For the cherry on top of the Super Bowl 59 surprises, former West Virginia kicker/punter Pat McAfee starred as a high school principal in the NFL's Flag 50 commercial.

Pat's an incredible part of this WWE family." From McAfee promoting the WWE and ... "Pat is such an integral part of who we are as a brand now. Just, he's a complete original," said Levesque.

Pat McAfee’s success story underscores how athletes can effectively transition into media, using authenticity and adaptability to build influential brands post-retirement.