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SummerSlam predictions
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for the two-night event of SummerSlam, streaming live from U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday at 6 ET/3 PT on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan in the United States and on Netflix internationally. SATURDAY’S CARD Undisputed WWE Championship Match CM Punk (C) vs.
10 takeaways from SmackDown, Saturday Night's Main Event and Raw
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly breaks down SmackDown, Saturday Night’s Main Event and Raw with 10 thoughts. 1. Accidents happen: Even though in CM Punk's match against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam will see two of the best in the business competing for the Undisputed WWE Championship, something seemed amiss. There is almost too much respect between them, as if there needs to be more tension.
Top 10 Hell in a Cell Matches
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists his Top 10 Hell in a Cell Matches before SummerSlam, when Brock Lesnar takes on Oba Femi at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Aug. 1-2. THE SETUP The Hell in a Cell has been a WWE staple for nearly 30 years, and some of the most iconic and memorable matches have taken place inside the 20-foot-high, five-ton structure.
WWE Night of Champions predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WWE Night of Champions, streaming live on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan in the United States and on Netflix internationally. Undisputed WWE Championship Triple Threat Match Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn If Cody Rhodes has been the face of the WWE for more than two years, Gunther hasn’t been far behind.
WWE Clash in Italy predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WWE Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, Sunday at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan in the United States and Netflix internationally. Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar When Paul Heyman says Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar is “the biggest rematch in WWE history,” it gets your attention, especially when considering some of the biggest rematches in the history of WWE such as The Rock vs.
Superstars who could become World Champions
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly lists his up-and-coming WWE Superstars that are the most intriguing to him and have the best chance to be a World Champion. THE SETUP There are a lot of new faces on the main roster, but not new to the company. Who has the best chance to become the next Gunther or Rhea Ripley? The most difficult aspect of a young wrestler promoted to the main roster is getting a chance.
Who should be Oba Femi's next rival?
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lays out who would be the most interesting and logical opponents for "The Ruler" Oba Femi following his dominant WrestleMania 42 win over Brock Lesnar. THE SETUP When you stand toe-to-toe with Brock Lesnar on The Grandest Stage of Them All, beat him in less than five minutes and potentially retire one of the most dominant competitors in WWE history, what’s next is almost as important as what happened.
WrestleMania 42 predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WrestleMania 42, streaming live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday at 6 ET/3 PT on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. SATURDAY’S MATCH CARD Undisputed WWE Championship Match Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) Has there been more of a polarizing buildup to a WrestleMania main event than this one… and I mean ever?
Mark Kaboly's reasons why Pat McAfee has aligned with Randy Orton against Cody Rhodes
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly points out all the reasons why Pat McAfee aligning with Randy Orton against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42 on April 18 will indeed save wrestling. • BRIEF AND TO THE POINT … If Cody Rhodes can deliver an impromptu mic moment about my boss, Pat McAfee, and CM Punk can drop one of his "pipe bombs" on it a few days later, I feel almost obligated to let you know my feelings.
Breaking down Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42
WWE.com and "The Pat McAfee Show" contributor Mark Kaboly breaks down the much-anticipated WrestleMania 42 match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19.
Who was on the phone with Randy Orton on Raw?
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly comes up with who just might have been on the telephone with Randy Orton during last week’s episode of Raw that suggested that might be the person who put The Viper up to attacking Cody Rhodes. THE SETUP Last week on SmackDown, Randy Orton produced one of the most shocking and brutal betrayals of a friend in recent memory during a WrestleMania 42 contract signing with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Who dares step into the squared circle with Danhausen?
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly talks about the best opponents for Danhausen on Raw or SmackDown. THE SETUP Danhausen made his debut at WWE Elimination Chamber to what he himself has described as “thunderous applause.” True or not, he has won over WWE Universe in just a few weeks with some memorable backstage segments.
Top 5 challengers for Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his top 5 intriguing potential matchups for newly crowned Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee.
WWE Elimination Chamber predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for the WWE Elimination Chamber, streaming live from the United Center in Chicago on Saturday at 7 ET/4 PT on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. World Heavyweight Title Match CM Punk (c) vs. Finn Bálor CM Punk cannot lose in his hometown of Chicago. It just can’t happen. And not having Punk holding the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 42 seems like a longshot at best.
Royal Rumble predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly makes his predictions for the Royal Rumble PLE set for Saturday (2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT), streaming live on ESPN in the United States and Netflix internationally. MEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH Only a little more than half of the 30 participants have declared for the Royal Rumble, but the ones that we know are the heavy hitters.
Saturday Night's Main Event predictions
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Top 52 moments from the first year of Raw on Neflix
In honor of Raw's one-year anniversary on Netflix this Monday, WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists his top moment from all 52 shows. Ep. 1 – Jan. 6: CM Punk’s double GTS to Seth Rollins in the main event was special, but nothing on this day tops the opening moment of the history of WWE fading into a spotlight on Triple H in the center of the ring. Ep. 2 — Jan.
Top 5 Men's Superstars of the Year
As 2025 concludes, WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly picks his Top 5 WWE Men's Superstars of the Year. THE SETUP Who had the best 2025? There are a lot of Superstars that had a solid year, whether it was their overall body of work, their main-event status and the x-factor, and just the entertainment factor they brought to the fans. Here is my list: 1.
Top 5 Women Superstars of the Year
As 2025 heads down the final stretch, veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly picks his top 5 WWE Women Superstars of the Year. THE SETUP It’s time to figure out what had the best 2025 in the women’s division of the WWE. Now, best is quite a subjective term. Are we talking about win/loss percentage? Maybe the person who shines brightest on the biggest stage? Or maybe it is somebody who came out of nowhere to make a jump in the industry?
What to watch in John Cena’s Final Match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly shares his thoughts on what could happen during John Cena’s Final Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (8 e/5p) on Peacock in the United States and YouTube internationally. SETTING THE STAGE Believe it or not, John Cena’s 36 dates and 18 matches of the 12-month Farewell Tour are down to one date and one final match.
Who is the mystery assailant that attacked CM Punk at Survivor Series?
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly takes a look at who might be the black-hooded mystery person that attacked CM Punk in the Men’s WarGames Match at Survivor Series. THE SETUP The internet has been on fire with speculation ever since the person dressed in all black scaled the cage during the WarGames Match and clobbered World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk with a superkick and Stomp that allowed The Vision’s Bron Breakker to get the win for Team Heyman.
Survivor Series: WarGames predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for Survivor Series:WarGames which will be broadcasted live from Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday at 7 ET/4PT on the ESPN app in the United States and Netflix internationally. Women’s War Games Match AJ Lee, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss vs.
Looking back at the best Raw of the year | Live from Madison Square Garden
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his thoughts on Monday Night Raw from Madison Square Garden, from John Cena’s last appearance at the World’s Most Famous Arena to the ending, after the ending.
Mark Kaboly's five most intriguing storylines going into Survivor Series: WarGames
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly breaks down his top 5 most intriguing storylines going into Survivor Series: WarGames. THE SETUP Survivor Series: WarGames is a few weeks away, and then there is a huge Saturday Night’s Main Event program set for the middle of December. WWE has revved up, and it is evident with several interesting storylines. Here are my most interesting: TOP STORYLINES 1) Last Time is Now Tournament: How can you not start right here?
Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event live from Salt Lake City on Saturday at 7e/4p on Peacock in the United States and YouTube internationally. Jey Uso vs. CM Punk (World Heavyweight Championship Match) I don't believe there is any way there is going to be a clean winner in a match to determine who will take ownership of the vacant World Heavyweight Title.
What's next for The Vision after a shocking end to Monday Night Raw?
WWE.com and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists who could be out front of The Vision after the stunning doublecross of World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins on Monday Night Raw. THE SETUP Just as The Vision was getting clearer, it’s become cloudier than ever… or has it?
WWE Crown Jewel 2025 predictions
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WWE Crown Jewel, streaming live from the RAC Arena in Western Australia on Saturday at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT on the ESPN App in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. John Cena vs.
Top 5 things to watch at WWE Crown Jewel | Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists his top 5 things to watch in the match between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, Saturday at 8 a.m. ET/5 a.m. PT, streaming live in the United States on the ESPN App and on Netflix everywhere else. THE SETUP Cody Rhodes will oppose Seth Rollins for the WWE Crown Jewel Title and World Champion bragging rights.
Top 5 options for John Cena’s final match
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly looks at who would be the best opponent for John Cena in his Farewell Match now less than three months away. THE SETUP The days are numbered for John Cena's Farewell Tour. The Last Real Champ has five scheduled appearances left on his yearlong goodbye tour starting on Oct. 11 at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia against AJ Styles and concluding at Saturday Night’s Main Event in mid-December.
Wrestlepalooza Predictions: Will John Cena earn his 100th PLE win?
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Top 5 things to watch | CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists his Top 5 things to watch during the Mixed Tag Team Match pitting power couples CM Punk & AJ Lee against Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch at Wrestlepalooza on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Gainbridge Arena at 7 ET/4 PT on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. THE SETUP When something is named Wrestlepalooza, airing just in time for WWE’s ESPN streaming debut, you'd better bring the goods and bring them with conviction.
Comparing favorite WWE Superstars to NFL teams
With the NFL season upon us and WWE moving its PLEs to ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming service starting Sept. 20 with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis, veteran NFL writer and "The Pat McAfee Show" correspondent Mark Kaboly compares each NFL team to a WWE Superstar. AFC John Cena (New England Patriots) It's not just that Cena is from New England, he is quite similar to the Patriots’ organization as a whole.
Top 5 Insane WWE Moments of 2025… so far
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists his Top 5 Insane Moments through the first eight months of 2025. THE SETUP At Triplemanía XXXIII, the confrontation between Omos and Microman, the latter of whom is a competitor four feet shorter than the gigantic Superstar, made for a memorable moment that won’t soon be forgotten. It also made me think about the previous eight months and all the insane moments that have occurred.
Top 5 female WWE Superstars to watch for the rest of 2025
Veteran NFL writer and "The Pat McAfee Show" contributor Mark Kaboly lists his top 5 rising female WWE Superstars to watch for the rest of the year. THE SETUP One thing about WWE's Women’s division is that it is deep at the top – very deep. Becky Lynch, Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Naomi, Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair are all current or former champions. Without argument, one could say we are presently in the golden age of women’s wrestling.
SummerSlam Saturday match predictions
Veteran NFL writer and "Pat McAfee Show" correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for the inaugural two-night SummerSlam, streaming live from MetLife Stadium on Saturday and Sunday at 6 ET/3 PT on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk As a PLE second only to WrestleMania, SummerSlam is truly The Biggest Event of the Summer.
SummerSlam Sunday match predictions
Veteran NFL writer and "Pat McAfee Show" correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for the inaugural two-night SummerSlam, streaming live from MetLife Stadium on Saturday and Sunday at 6 ET/3 PT on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes (Street Fight) I will leave this brief and to the point without many explanations: It’s just not time for John Cena to drop the WWE Undisputed Championship.
Who is the true "Top Dog" of WWE?
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly lists his “Top Dogs” currently in the WWE in response to the return of Roman Reigns – the original “Big Dog” after nearly a three-month hiatus. THE SETUP With the return of Reigns at Raw last Monday and with his sights surely set on SummerSlam and getting even with Paul Heyman and his new crew, it got me thinking about the ever-growing group of the hardest-working Superstars that can lay claim to being "The Top Dog” of WWE.
Saturday Night's Main Event Match Predictions
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for Saturday Night’s Main Event being held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta and airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock at 8 ET/7 CT World Heavyweight Champion Gunther vs. Goldberg Who’s next? For perhaps this one final time, it's Gunther. Goldberg plowed his way through the WCW roster over 15 months in the late 1990s, going a remarkable 173-0.
Predictions for WWE Night of Champions 2025
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for Saturday’s WWE Night Of Champions PLE from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For viewers in the United States, it will be streamed exclusively on Peacock at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT and internationally on Netflix. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena vs. CM Punk If "Cena vs. Punk" wasn’t enough, the pipebomb redux that Cena delivered last week to a knocked-out Punk took this match to another level.
Top 5 most intriguing opponents for Gunther
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly looks at who would make the most interesting challenger for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship title after the “Ring General” regained the title from Jey Uso on Raw on Netflix. THE SETUP When you think about it, Gunther may be the most underappreciated wrestler in WWE. He’s lost only four singles matches since leaving NXT a little more than three years ago — Sami Zayn. Cody Rhodes, Chad Gable, and Jey Uso.
Five intriguing opponents for Jey Uso
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly looks at who would make the most interesting challenger for Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship after he joins forces with Cody Rhodes against John Cena and Logan Paul at WWE Money in the Bank. THE SETUP Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship has become quite the hot commodity with seemingly everybody on the roster wanting to have an opportunity to take it from Uce.
Saturday Night’s Main Event Predictions
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for Saturday Night’s Main Event from Tampa, Fla., on May 24 live on NBC and streaming on Peacock at 8 ET/7 CT. R-Truth vs. John Cena Is there anybody more deserving than R-Truth to have at least a small part in John Cena’s Farewell Tour? OK, you can make an argument for The Miz, and let’s hope that’s on the docket by the end of the year as well, but I digress.
5 Superstars John Cena needs to battle before his Farewell Tour ends
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly looks at the final seven months of John Cena’s Farewell Tour. The setup John Cena, the 17-time World Champ, has only 24 appearances remaining before his Farewell Tour and in-ring career conclude. If you consider his match-per-month pace since returning to the ring at January’s Royal Rumble, that leaves seven matches left for Cena before he hangs up his boots.
WWE Backlash 2025 predictions
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WWE Backlash, streaming live from Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Saturday at 7 ET/4 PT on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena vs. Randy Orton Though John Cena seems like the favorite to win after defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, it doesn’t take away from the magnitude of "Cena vs.
Eight bold rivalry predictions for post-WrestleMania
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WrestleMania 41 predictions and breakdown
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show correspondent Mark Kaboly gives his predictions for WrestleMania 41 streaming live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday at 7 ET/4 PT on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix everywhere else. SATURDAY’S CARD Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs.
Five things to watch: AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly subjectively lists his top 5 things to watch at the WrestleMania 41 match between AJ Styles and Logan Paul. THE SETUP No title is on the line at WrestleMania 41 between AJ Styles and Logan Paul. The buildup has been quick, and both Superstars may have to knock off some ring rust in the process.
Five things to watch: IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley vs.Bianca Belair at WrestleMania
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Five things to watch: World Heavyweight Champion Gunther vs. Jey Uso at WrestleMania
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly subjectively lists his top five things to watch for the WrestleMania 41 match between World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and Jey Uso. THE SETUP Even if you tried hard … maybe squinted with immense intensity … possibly made some exceptions along the way to manipulate the truth … and try to convince yourself with all your might …you probably couldn't come up with two more polar opposite Superstars than Jey Uso and Gunther.
Five Things to Watch: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins at WrestleMania
Veteran NFL writer and Pat McAfee Show contributor Mark Kaboly subjectively lists his Top Five Things to Watch in the WrestleMania 41 match between Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins after significant happenings at SmackDown and Monday Night Raw on Netflix.
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