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WWE SmackDown commentator Pat McAfee is reportedly in talks for one more vital contract.
McAfee is at present in talks with Amazon to doubtlessly contribute to their NFL Thursday Evening Soccer protection, which begins within the fall, in response to The New York Publish.
There have additionally been talks about presumably airing The Pat McAfee Present on Amazon Prime Video. The weekday discuss present, sponsored by FanDuel, at present airs through YouTube and SiriusXM.
It was famous that nothing has been finalized, however negotiations are ongoing.
McAfee would be part of Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on the Amazon NFL broadcast workforce. Michaels and Herbstreit had been just lately employed to name the soccer video games this fall.
McAfee just lately famous on his present that he has talked with Amazon executives. Earlier than Herbstreit was employed, McAfee mentioned he didn’t wish to be a shade commentator within the sales space as a result of giant time dedication.
McAfee signed a large sponsorship take care of FanDuel late final 12 months, value $30 million per 12 months for 4 years, with an opt-out after 3 years. The deal was for The Pat McAfee Present and was described because the richest expertise deal in sports activities media historical past.
The previous NFL punter at present calls WWE SmackDown on FOX every week with Michael Cole, and is signed to a multi-year contract. He defeated Austin Concept at WrestleMania 38 earlier this month, however then misplaced an impromptu match in opposition to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.
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