An amusing incident occurred on a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show where legendary actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger showed his bubbly personality to the world. It’s no secret that Pat McAfee reveres the former bodybuilder and when he hears the words he wanted to hear from the legend, his reaction is priceless as he becomes a fanboy. 

Pat McAfee is a popular figure who is beloved for his childlike reactions and bubbly personality. From an NFL punter to a pro wrestler to a sports analyst and commentator, he finds success everywhere he goes. However, his admiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger mainly stems from his innate love for bodybuilding and wrestling. 

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Arnold came in smiling on the show after a killer introduction from Pat McAfee. Immediately, he urged the former NFL punter to flex his muscles and flaunt his biceps. Pat McAfee complied with the entertaining scene and gave his fans a 360-degree view of his toned physique as the 76-year-old bodybuilding legend commented on his back and biceps, saying, “This is like Mr Universe material.”

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Pat McAfee admitted that he got a little hyped up with Arnold’s praise but as they settled down to talk about the legend, another funny thing happened. As both Arnold Schwarzenegger and AJ Hawk began smoking cigars, Pat McAfee apologized for smoking a cigarette and when asked why by the Terminator, he replied, “Well, because you’re Arnold Schwarzenegger and I’m not doing exactly what you’re doing.” Needless to say, Pat McAfee looks up to the legend as one of his heroes citing his Netflix docuseries as a major source of inspiration. 

From an NFL player to a professional wrestler

Although he played for the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2016, it was wrestling that was always in Pat McAfee’s mind. From his early years, he had dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler saying, “I used to sit in my room—I grew up in a very blue-collar family, and every Monday night was my escape… And you’d hear ” The Rock” and his persona and his image, and Triple-H, Stone Cold…those are the guys I wanted to be.”

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Finally, in 2017, he trained with Rip Rogers for a brief period as a professional wrestler and began his career in WWE in 2018 as a pre-show analyst. His first pro wrestling opponent Adam Cole admitted Pat McAfee was a natural as he praised his in-ring ability. He expressed his thoughts saying, “I think between his athletic background, his gift of gab, and his love and appreciation in years and years and years of watching it.” 

Given his undying love for bodybuilding, it’s not surprising why Pat McAfee is awed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. After all, who wouldn’t be inspired by a popular actor who not only won Mr. Universe but also went on to become the governor of California? 

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