The Indiana Pacers have officially secured their spot in the NBA Finals, while Michael Cole is set to take his place at the Announcement Desk. On May 31st, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, Tyreese Halliburton led the Pacers to a 125-108 victory with 21 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds. Pascal Siakam also played a crucial role, earning the title of Eastern Conference Finals MVP and helping seal the series win.
This triumph not only advances the Pacers to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 5th but also settles a humorous wager between Pat McAfee and Michael Cole. A few weeks prior, they made a bet: if the Knicks won, McAfee would wear a full suit on WWE TV, but if the Pacers moved on, Cole would have to call Monday Night Raw wearing a tank top.
With Indiana heading to the finals, Cole is now expected to honor the bet, much to the delight of fans. This means the WWE’s lead announcer will be donning an outfit more fitting for SummerSlam than the commentary desk—creating an entertaining blend of sports and sports entertainment.
Fan Take: This crossover between NBA excitement and WWE entertainment highlights the growing connection between sports and wrestling fans. Michael Cole’s tank top moment will not only spice up Monday Night Raw but also bring fresh attention and humor to WWE broadcasts, making this fun bet a win-win for fans of both worlds.
