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Randy Orton

4 Mistakes WWE must avoid with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 – Sportskeeda

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:51am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

4 Mistakes WWE must avoid with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42  Sportskeeda

Read more4 Mistakes WWE must avoid with Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 – Sportskeeda

Stephen A. Smith Claims WWE Wanted Him To Play A Heel, But He Turned Them Down

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:49pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
BroBible

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.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Claims WWE Wanted Him To Play A Heel, But He Turned Them Down

WWE Champ Cody Rhodes makes WrestleMania revenge ‘plan’ clear after ‘getting kicked in the balls’ by Pat McAfee

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:07pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
ClutchPoints

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.

Read moreWWE Champ Cody Rhodes makes WrestleMania revenge ‘plan’ clear after ‘getting kicked in the balls’ by Pat McAfee

Stephen A. Smith rejected major WWE role offered by Nick Khan

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:13am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
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.

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"And then we inserted Pat McAfee" – Cody Rhodes questions controversial TKO decision in Randy Orton rivalry ahead of WrestleMania 42 – Sportskeeda

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:16am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

"And then we inserted Pat McAfee" - Cody Rhodes questions controversial TKO decision in Randy Orton rivalry ahead of WrestleMania 42  Sportskeeda

Read more"And then we inserted Pat McAfee" – Cody Rhodes questions controversial TKO decision in Randy Orton rivalry ahead of WrestleMania 42 – Sportskeeda

Updated WWE WrestleMania 42 ticket sales after Pat McAfee’s 25% off ‘surprise’

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:44am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
ClutchPoints

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.

Read moreUpdated WWE WrestleMania 42 ticket sales after Pat McAfee’s 25% off ‘surprise’

WWE: 4 Better main events for WrestleMania 42 Night One than Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Sportskeeda

Apr 12, 2026 @ 10:30pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

WWE: 4 Better main events for WrestleMania 42 Night One than Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton  Sportskeeda

Read moreWWE: 4 Better main events for WrestleMania 42 Night One than Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Sportskeeda

Latest Pat McAfee promo only adds to WWE confusion and desperation

Apr 11, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Awful Announcing

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…

Read moreLatest Pat McAfee promo only adds to WWE confusion and desperation

Randy Orton's wife, Kim, reacts after he leaves WWE SmackDown with 38-year-old star – Sportskeeda

Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:44am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

Randy Orton's wife, Kim, reacts after he leaves WWE SmackDown with 38-year-old star  Sportskeeda

Read moreRandy Orton's wife, Kim, reacts after he leaves WWE SmackDown with 38-year-old star – Sportskeeda

Top WWE Star Says Current Pat McAfee Storyline “Sucks”

Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:16pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Heavy

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.

Read moreTop WWE Star Says Current Pat McAfee Storyline “Sucks”

WWE SmackDown April 10, 2026: What Time Does it Start?

Apr 10, 2026 @ 2:42pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Athlon 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.

Read moreWWE SmackDown April 10, 2026: What Time Does it Start?

WWE’s Pat McAfee teases ‘massive surprise’ on SmackDown after aligning with Randy Orton

Apr 10, 2026 @ 7:27am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
ClutchPoints

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.

Read moreWWE’s Pat McAfee teases ‘massive surprise’ on SmackDown after aligning with Randy Orton

WWE SmackDown April 10, 2026: Location, Match Card, Start Time & Where to Watch

Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:47am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Athlon Sports

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.

Read moreWWE SmackDown April 10, 2026: Location, Match Card, Start Time & Where to Watch

Massive changes in the works involving Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42 [Report] – Sportskeeda

Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:18pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

Massive changes in the works involving Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42 [Report]  Sportskeeda

Read moreMassive changes in the works involving Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42 [Report] – Sportskeeda

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

Apr 8, 2026 @ 11:19am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
ClutchPoints

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.

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

WrestleMania Is Better With Pat McAfee's New Storyline

Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
OutKick

WrestleMania is better with Pat McAfee involved with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.

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CM Punk Trolls Pat McAfee Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42

Apr 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Athlon Sports

World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk made his feelings on Pat McAfee crystal clear with one Instagram post ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42.

Read moreCM Punk Trolls Pat McAfee Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42

WWE, TKO Face Backlash After Latest WrestleMania Storyline Decision: 'Ginormous Failure'

Apr 6, 2026 @ 5:59pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Athlon Sports

WWE and TKO Group Holdings are under fire after Pat McAfee was inserted into the WrestleMania 42 main event storyline. Here is what fans are saying.

Read moreWWE, TKO Face Backlash After Latest WrestleMania Storyline Decision: 'Ginormous Failure'

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

Apr 6, 2026 @ 2:08pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
ClutchPoints

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.

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

"I’LL NEVER BE SEEN OR HEARD IN THE WRESTLING WORLD AGAIN" – Randy Orton Taking Over WWE After WrestleMania, Says Major Name – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:11pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

"I’LL NEVER BE SEEN OR HEARD IN THE WRESTLING WORLD AGAIN" - Randy Orton Taking Over WWE After WrestleMania, Says Major Name  Sportskeeda

Read more"I’LL NEVER BE SEEN OR HEARD IN THE WRESTLING WORLD AGAIN" – Randy Orton Taking Over WWE After WrestleMania, Says Major Name – Sportskeeda

WWE SmackDown Just Got the Worst Rating in Its History – Here Is Why

Apr 5, 2026 @ 5:24pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Athlon Sports

The April 3 WWE SmackDown episode received the worst rating in show history on Cagematch. Here is what went wrong ahead of WrestleMania 42.

Read moreWWE SmackDown Just Got the Worst Rating in Its History – Here Is Why

Randy Orton's Biggest Former Ally Will Officially Be In Las Vegas For WWE WrestleMania Weekend In Huge Announcement – Not Pat McAfee – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 3:39am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Sportskeeda

Randy Orton's Biggest Former Ally Will Officially Be In Las Vegas For WWE WrestleMania Weekend In Huge Announcement - Not Pat McAfee  Sportskeeda

Read moreRandy Orton's Biggest Former Ally Will Officially Be In Las Vegas For WWE WrestleMania Weekend In Huge Announcement – Not Pat McAfee – Sportskeeda

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

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:26pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Heavy

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.

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

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

Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:34pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
BroBible

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.

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