WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon ended up wrestling at WrestleMania 38 after all.
Tonight’s WrestleMania Sunday event saw Pat McAfee defeat Austin Theory while McMahon watched from ringside. Vince actually came out before the match and gave McAfee an introduction, billing him as a future WWE Universal Champion. Theory’s entrance featured The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
After the match, Vince checked on Theory at ringside but had words with McAfee after the SmackDown commentator invited him in the ring. Vince took off his coat and his shirt for a big pop from the crowd, revealing a tank top and a jacked physical condition. McMahon entered the ring and faced off with McAfee as a referee stood between them. This allowed Theory to drop McAfee from behind as Vince laughed.
The bell finally rang as Vince clotheslined McAfee. Vince sent McAfee into the turnbuckles and beat him around the ring for several minutes. Fans chanted “you still got it!” as Vince controlled the match, which was more like a Street Fight or a brawl-type bout. Theory interfered again and finally brought Vince a football. The finish saw Vince punt kick the football into McAfee’s chest for the pin to win.
After the match, Vince and Theory stood tall together as “No Chance” played. Vince encouraged Theory to pose for the crowd but AT&T Stadium came unglued when the glass broke and out came WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin. Vince and Austin had a few words but Vince tried to sell Austin on the up & coming Superstar. Theory then attacked but Vince destroyed him and hit a Stone Cold Stunner to send him out of the ring. Austin ended up having a beer toast with Vince, but he dropped him with a Stone Cold Stunner instead. Vince stumbled a few steps against the ropes but Austin caught him and finished the Stunner.
Austin continued his beer bash, then invited McAfee into the ring for a few beers. This also ended in a Stunner to McAfee. Austin finally made his exit as the crowd cheered him on.
Stay tuned for more. Below are several shots of both matches from Night Two of WrestleMania 38 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX:
OH NO #WrestleMania #WrestleMania38 pic.twitter.com/wdrXjLX0ir
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/MrMatthewCFB/status/1510816268366065664
Mr. McMahon is making his way to the ring for @PatMcAfeeShow vs. @austintheory1 at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/rWvrsDFx61
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 4, 2022
Mr. McMahon likes what he sees!#WrestleMania @austintheory1 @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/YjhRcYrYuX
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1510810757163851776
A #WrestleMania dream comes true for @PatMcAfeeShow! pic.twitter.com/Fk8nLp6pJt
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1510810757163851776
Can @PatMcAfeeShow battle back?!#WrestleMania @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/EMHC2EluZk
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
Commentating his own match! #WrestleMania @PatMcAfeeShow @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/tl1Xrno0O1
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
No water in the pool for @PatMcAfeeShow! 😱#WrestleMania @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/zNQACtZsg4
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
A Superplex FOR THE BRAND!!!#WrestleMania @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/Ed7368ZFqm
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
MCAFEE WINS!!! MCAFEE WINS!!! MCAFEE WINS!!! #WrestleMania @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/c8dSZHChsQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
The spectacular @PatMcAfeeShow's athleticism was on full display at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/SlkgiGP3PF
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!#WrestleMania @PatMcAfeeShow @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/uf8oPdUvfn
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
Mr. McMahon is picking apart @PatMcAfeeShow at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/WWPZ1X1QM8
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
Mr. McMahon takes down @PatMcAfeeShow in an impromptu matchup at #WrestleMania! 🤯 @VinceMcMahon @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/19cxxH2l1u
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
MR. MCMAHON HAS SEEN A RATTLESNAKE!!!#WrestleMania @steveaustinBSR @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/j60TPU2M17
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
STUNNER! STUNNER! STUNNER!#WrestleMania @steveaustinBSR @austintheory1 pic.twitter.com/FAMEvH3jxr
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
A STUNNER FOR @PatMcAfeeShow!!! 🍻#WrestleMania @steveaustinBSR pic.twitter.com/omCC2cmvvl
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
HERE'S TO YA!!! 🍻#WrestleMania @steveaustinBSR pic.twitter.com/lTUTj2d0SG
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
What a #WrestleMania moment!@PatMcAfeeShow shared a beer with @steveaustinBSR AND got a Stone Cold Stunner on the Grandest Stage of Them All!
OH HELL YEAHHHHHHH. 🍻 pic.twitter.com/koFHPMPnxW
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2022
