Pat McAfee Ambushes Michael Cole with Tank Top Punishment Backstage Ahead of WWE RAW

Michael Cole’s tank top punishment is officially in motion—and Pat McAfee made sure it happened face-to-face.

Hours before WWE Raw went live on June 3, cameras caught the moment McAfee pulled up on Cole backstage with a Indiana Pacers jersey in hand, cashing in on their on-air NBA playoff bet. Cole didn’t try to dodge it—he took the jersey and held it up for the camera, sealing his fate for the night.

McAfee walked straight up and made it clear what was going down as he showed off the jersey. “The Eastern Conference Champion of TJ McConnell,” McAfee declared, showing both the front and back before handing it over to Cole.

Cole gave it a look and then held it up himself as McAfee added: “That will fit great.”

WWE shared the clip on social media with the caption:
@PatMcAfeeShow made sure @MichaelCole didn’t run away from their bet 😂

The bet was simple—if the Pacers made the Finals, Cole had to call Raw in a Pacers tank top. With Tyrese Haliburton and company sending the Knicks packing, Cole’s fate was sealed. And judging by that backstage handoff, there’s no getting out of it now.

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