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Backstage ‘unnecessary’ reaction to Pat McAfee’s inclusion in Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes WWE feud emerges

Last week, during the Apr. 3, 2026, episode of Friday Night SmackDown episode in St.Louis, fans saw the shocking return of former WWE commentator and NFL punter Pat McAfee. However, instead of reclaiming his position as one of WWE’s voices, McAfee joined forces with Randy Orton to launch an ambush on Cody Rhodes. Shortly after, […] The post Backstage ‘unnecessary’ reaction to Pat McAfee’s inclusion in Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes WWE feud emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat McAfee’s initial reaction to WWE heel turn with Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes revealed

It sounds like reports that Ari Emanuel wants Pat McAfee to become the “next Sylvester Stallone” are true after he turned heel and inserted himself in WWE’s feud between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio (via Sportskeeda) reports that McAfee was the “first choice” for his role in Orton […] The post Pat McAfee’s initial reaction to WWE heel turn with Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shocking Reason For Cody Rhodes “Breaking Character” On WWE TV Revealed

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes had a memorable night by cutting a “shoot promo” designed to feel like he was breaking the script. Broadcaster Pat McAfee received a huge push by joining Randy Orton in the storyline against Rhodes heading into WrestleMania 42. However, the show ended with Cody returning to attack Orton and cutting a […] The post Shocking Reason For Cody Rhodes “Breaking Character” On WWE TV Revealed appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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WWE Nearly Recruited Massive AEW Star to SmackDown: Report

With newcomers Trick Williams, Oba Femi and Je’Von Evans on the rise, and active legends Randy Orton, CM Punk and Roman Reigns still competing at a high level, the WWE main event roster is in great shape.From top to bottom, the current WWE roster is arguably the deepest since the 2000s.Still, the pro wrestling giant […] The post WWE Nearly Recruited Massive AEW Star to SmackDown: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pat McAfee Reportedly Inserted Into WrestleMania 42 Main Event In Order To Sell More Tickets

Pro wrestling fans everywhere are expressing their frustration at the WWE after the company inserted Pat McAfee into the WrestleMania 42 main event storyline between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton on Friday night. During Friday’s episode of SmackDown, McAfee was revealed as the “mystery” man who had been speaking with Orton on the phone for weeks, telling him to attack Rhodes. […] The post Pat McAfee Reportedly Inserted Into WrestleMania 42 Main Event In Order To Sell More Tickets appeared first on BroBible.

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WWE fans revolt against Pat McAfee being inserted into WrestleMania build

WWE reached a creative and cultural peak not seen since the glory days of the Attitude Era just a couple years ago when Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and The Rock were blazing the trail towards WrestleMania 40 in 2024. Two years later, and WWE is now depending on a heel turn from Pat McAfee to…

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