“Welcome to Twitter. Here is your copy of the Communist Manifesto and a season pass to Monday Night RAW for some reason,” reads an iconic tweet from 2015 that captured the essence of Twitter’s heyday.
This past weekend brought back that nostalgic vibe, if only briefly, during WrestleMania 41, as social media feeds on X, Bluesky, and more buzzed with updates and reactions to the wrestling world’s biggest spectacle. The main event featured a captivating match between CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, with the outcome swayed significantly by manager Paul Heyman, who flipped his loyalties from Reigns (and Punk) to Rollins.
The situation was complex, but the key takeaway is that anyone Heyman aligns with often finds success due to his ability to command the ring and engage the audience, along with his knack for provoking strong reactions. This showmanship was on full display during Monday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, where he took aim at Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuit and made jabs at McAfee’s connection with Stephen A. Smith.
As a notorious heel, Heyman is frequently heckled by fans, and this occasion was no different. On Monday, attendees at McAfee’s show directed insults at the WWE manager, who, true to form, confronted one individual directly in a response that some might argue crossed a line.
Paul Heyman goes off on a fan:
“Who’s the smart ass, you, the one that’s gonna get deported. Hey amigo, I may suck but it’s your mother that taught me how.”
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“Who’s the smart ass?” Heyman shouted, facing the crowd. “You, the one that’s gonna get deported.” Cameras zoomed in on a man in the front row, likely Hispanic, as Heyman continued, “Hey amigo, I may suck but it’s your mother that taught me how.” This moment drew a mix of laughter and discomfort, even from the outspoken members of The Pat McAfee Show, who appeared to recognize that Heyman had overstepped boundaries.
Heyman’s comments referenced the Trump administration’s controversial deportation policies, which have faced significant criticism for their use of foreign internment camps without due process. While this topic may strike a chord with wrestling fans, it also risks alienating broader audiences. Overall, it’s been quite a day for The Pat McAfee Show. Although crazier statements have emerged from the program, including remarks about ESPN and its personnel, it remains to be seen if there will be any internal repercussions for what transpired.
