“That’s Not What We Meant”: Fans Distress Over Recent WWE Release That Got Major Heat Before

WWE releasing its employees from their contracts is nothing new. However, not often do fans feel responsible for a talent’s firing. Recently, the Stamford-based company laid off the on-screen commentator Kevin Patrick after his recent stint as main play-by-play. The fanbase believes that it holds the sole responsibility for the firing of the SmackDown commentator.

The commentating talent was laid off by the company today. Although there was a buildup in the company regarding the same, fans still feel like their criticism led to Patrick losing his precious job at the leading wrestling promotion.

Why did WWE fire the commentator?

Kevin Patrick joined WWE in March 2021. In October 2022, the broadcast journalist was promoted to be an announcer on Monday Night Raw. It wasn’t until August 2023 that he was shifted to the blue brand alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves. The three-man booth will now have one less member in the blue brand.

A few days ago, PW Insider reported that the sentiment in the company is that they are trying to note whether Patrick can handle the booth without Michael Cole ‘steering the ship’. The sources also reported that the commentator could lose his position if he didn’t act as an announcer.

This was probably the reason why WWE ended up deciding that Patrick needed to be released from the position in the blue brand. Although fans who watched him on screen regularly didn’t admire his skills as a commentator, they didn’t want him to get fired.

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Now that the promotion has given its verdict on the situation, fans blame themselves for the layoff that Kevin Patrick had to face in WWE.

WWE fans feel bad for Kevin Patrick

After the news was broken out, fans across the globe clustered on the internet to give their honest reaction to the situation. The majority of the fanbase regretted the release of the Irish commentator, and some even blamed themselves for the harsh comments that might have acted as catalysts for the company to make the final call.

A fan immediately defended what they wanted the company to do instead of firing Kevin Patrick.

After feeling sorry for him, this fan also wished Patrick the best of luck for his future endeavors.

Yet another viewer feels like the company misinterpreted what they wanted for the commentator.

An internet user provides an alternative course that WWE could’ve taken to deal better with the situation instead of firing the SmackDown talent.

One more fan takes the loss quite personally.

This account took a clear shot at WWE for not being considerate enough with their decision.

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What is your reaction to the Patrick’s relesase Do you think a positive fan response could have affected Kevin Patrick’s job desirably? Comment your thoughts below.