Pat McAfee Replacement for WWE RAW in Belgium Revealed

Monday Night Raw is making history in Brussels, Belgium, but one major voice won’t be part of the action. With Pat McAfee staying in the U.S. for his ESPN commitments, Corey Graves is stepping in to fill the spot alongside Michael Cole.

McAfee’s absence had fans wondering who would take his place, and now it’s confirmed that Graves—a staple of WWE’s commentary team—will be handling the call for tonight’s international episode. Known for his sharp wit and deep knowledge of the business, Graves has been a fixture behind the desk for years, often alternating between Raw and SmackDown.

While Graves is no stranger to Raw, there’s no denying McAfee’s unique energy will be missed. His chemistry with Cole has made for some of the most entertaining calls in recent WWE history. However, Graves has proven he can hold his own, and tonight’s show is stacked with John Cena’s return, Seth Rollins addressing Roman Reigns’ attack, and an Intercontinental Championship match.

With Raw airing live at 3 PM ET on Netflix, fans will have to wait and see if Graves brings a different flavor to the commentary booth—or if McAfee’s absence leaves a noticeable void.

WWE RAW Lineup for March 17, 2025 Episode:

• Dakota Kai vs. Ivy Nile
• Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Finn Balor
• No Holds Barred Match: Penta vs. Ludwig Kaiser
• Jey Uso vs. Austin Theory
• John Cena Appears
• Seth Rollins Appearance
• IYO SKY and Bianca Belair contract signing.

Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the episode will turn out.

Will Corey Graves be the right man for the job, or will fans be counting the days until McAfee returns? Let us know what you think in the comments!