Damian Priest Says WWE Locker Room Wasn’t Happy With Pat McAfee Angle

TLDR

Damian Priest criticized Pat McAfee's insertion into the Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes storyline from the April 3, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown, where McAfee was revealed as Orton's mystery phone caller. In an interview with Gabby LaSpisa, Priest stated that he and many in the WWE locker room weren't happy with the angle, calling it unfair that McAfee could use profanity on a PG show while regular roster members don't get the same freedoms or spotlight opportunities.