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WWE Rumor Roundup: 2 Major stars expected to walk out of WrestleMania 42 as Champions, Stunning Randy Orton update ahead of his match against Cody Rhodes (17th April, 2026) Sportskeeda
There are only a few hours before Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes face at WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the “Viper” may have suffered an injury and is “hurting.” Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer discussed Orton’s manager Pat McAfee’s recent promo during the Apr. 10 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. McAfee […] The post WWE legend Randy Orton ‘hurting’ days before marquee WrestleMania 42 match appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WWE SmackDown live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas serves as the final stop before WrestleMania 42 with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton face off.
With the recent decision to sell WWE WrestleMania 42 tickets on the stage comes a slight tweak to the structure of the massive stage. PWInsider (via Ringside News) reports that WWE is relocating fans with tickets on the WrestleMania 42 set to the main stage. In turn, pyrotechnics will come from behind the main stage. […] The post WWE making big changes to WrestleMania 42 stage appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Heartbreaking Update On Randy Orton Ahead Of WrestleMania 42 - Reports Sportskeeda
WWE continued using their broadcast partners at ESPN to advance one of their major storylines at WrestleMania 42 with Pat McAfee taking center stage in the corner of Randy Orton as he challenges Cody Rhodes for the WWE title. The sudden insertion of McAfee into the main event picture has soundly been rejected by wrestling…
5 Possible finishes for Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton at WWE WrestleMania 42 Sportskeeda
Randy Orton, CM Punk, John Cena & AJ Styles: WWE treatment forces Dominik Mysterio character break; says he's "surprised" Sportskeeda
4 Mistakes WWE must avoid with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 Sportskeeda
Stephen A. Smith claimed on Monday that at some point in the past, WWE wanted to hire him to play a heel (bad guy) role, like Pat McAfee is doing now, but he turned them down because he isn’t “as courageous.” “In the last two weeks, our colleague Pat McAfee has inserted himself here,” WWE […] The post Stephen A. Smith Claims WWE Wanted Him To Play A Heel, But He Turned Them Down appeared first on BroBible.
After several attacks and kicks below the belt from former NFL punter Pat McAfee, reigning Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is ready for WrestleMania 42. First Take pundit Stephen A. Smith gave Rhodes advice for his upcoming match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. He suggested that the former NFL punter may try to kick […] The post WWE Champ Cody Rhodes makes WrestleMania revenge ‘plan’ clear after ‘getting kicked in the balls’ by Pat McAfee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A popular face on American television, Stephen A. Smith is known for his work as an NBA analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, and the network’s NBA broadcasts. He once almost became a crucial part of WWE’s roster. Former NFL punter Pat McAfee became an integral part of WWE, first through commentary and rare […] The post Stephen A. Smith rejected major WWE role offered by Nick Khan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"And then we inserted Pat McAfee" - Cody Rhodes questions controversial TKO decision in Randy Orton rivalry ahead of WrestleMania 42 Sportskeeda
It turns out that Pat McAfee’s “massive surprise” on Friday Night SmackDown was a discount on WWE WrestleMania 42 tickets, and updated figures on the event’s sales are here. Over the last few months, it has been reported that WWE wasn’t enthusiastic about the ticket sales for WrestleMania 42. Less than 40,000 tickets were sold […] The post Updated WWE WrestleMania 42 ticket sales after Pat McAfee’s 25% off ‘surprise’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WWE: 4 Better main events for WrestleMania 42 Night One than Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Sportskeeda
We are now just a week away from WrestleMania 42 and Pat McAfee isn’t just part of the build to the main event of the first night of action in Las Vegas. He is now the unquestioned star of the show. The ESPN host was inexplicably inserted into the main event storyline between WWE champion…
Randy Orton's wife, Kim, reacts after he leaves WWE SmackDown with 38-year-old star Sportskeeda
Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest buried the current WrestleMania 42 storyline of Pat McAfee entering the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton feud. McAfee was revealed as the mystery caller who was advising Orton into doing his controversial actions against the top star. Reports indicate that TKO stepped in as WWE ownership to request […] The post Top WWE Star Says Current Pat McAfee Storyline “Sucks” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Pat McAfee collide on WWE SmackDown tonight. Here is the full preview and how to watch live from San Jose.
One week after his surprise return and heel turn alongside Randy Orton, former WWE commentator Pat McAfee will come back to Friday Night SmackDown on Apr. 10. However, he may not be alone this time around. McAfee teased his appearance on the Apr. 10 edition of SmackDown, which emanates from San Jose, California, and stated […] The post WWE’s Pat McAfee teases ‘massive surprise’ on SmackDown after aligning with Randy Orton appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WWE SmackDown returns April 10 from San Jose. Randy Orton, Pat McAfee and Cody Rhodes headline a loaded night on the road to WrestleMania 42.
Massive changes in the works involving Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42 [Report] Sportskeeda
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.
