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Pat McAfee was revealed to be the person that Randy Orton has been talking to for the last few weeks. McAfee has stated that if Randy Orton loses at WWE WrestleMania, he will leave wrestling TV forever.
WWE has confirmed that Nikki Bella is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a legitimate injury during the March 27 episode of SmackDown. The injury occurred during a post-match brawl exchange with Charlotte Flair, with reports indicating Bella rolled her left ankle during the chaotic segment. Bella is working to recover in time for her scheduled fatal four-way tag team match at WrestleMania 42, though her status depends on her rehabilitation progress.
Pat McAfee has vowed to never appear on wrestling television again if Randy Orton loses his championship match at WrestleMania 42. McAfee made this promise on social media after being revealed as Orton's mystery caller on the April 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, where he helped Orton attack Cody Rhodes with a low blow and steel chair. The statement adds personal stakes to the Orton vs. Rhodes rivalry heading into their WrestleMania showdown.
Cody Rhodes posted on social media during the April 3 SmackDown episode, stating he would like to respond before the show ends after being attacked earlier that night by Pat McAfee and Randy Orton. The attack occurred in the opening segment when McAfee was revealed as the mystery caller behind Randy Orton's phone storyline, with McAfee blindsiding Rhodes and Orton following up with chair shots that left the Undisputed WWE Champion laid out.
Pat McAfee has stated that he will never return to wrestling television if Randy Orton loses at WWE WrestleMania 42.
Trick Williams invited rapper Lil Yachty to join him at WrestleMania 42 during WWE SmackDown.
Jade Cargill revealed on the Joe Budden Podcast that she originally wanted to face Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 42 instead of Rhea Ripley, citing bigger reactions during their past face-offs. Cargill said WWE likely chose Ripley because "it's more money that's going to be made going against Rhea" and credited WWE's system with helping build Ripley's character over time. She contrasted this with her own path, noting that her first match ever was on AEW Dynamite in March 2021 without going through traditional development.
Trick Williams appeared on the April 3 episode of WWE SmackDown alongside Lil Yachty and invited the rapper to attend WrestleMania with him as he pursues the United States Championship. During the segment, Sami Zayn confronted Williams, leading to another heated exchange between the two competitors ahead of their expected WrestleMania showdown.
WWE changed the name of NXT talent EK Prosper, who was formerly known as Eli Knight. A report has revealed additional details about the reasoning behind WWE's decision to make this name change.
Uncle Howdy regained control of the lantern on the April 3 episode of WWE SmackDown following a heated argument between Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga. After Uncle Howdy defeated Tama Tonga with Sister Abigail, Solo and Tama argued at ringside about Solo's interference in the match, leading to Tama grabbing the lantern from Solo and placing it on the mat. This allowed Uncle Howdy to retrieve the lantern and leave with it in his possession.
Charlotte Flair has named her all-women's wrestling Mount Rushmore, which consists of herself and the other members of the Four Horsewomen: Becky Lynch, Mercedes Mone, and Bayley. Flair explained her reasoning for selecting these four wrestlers for her top picks in women's wrestling.
Pat McAfee returned to WWE SmackDown and was revealed as Randy Orton's mysterious ally. This development comes ahead of Orton's WrestleMania 42 match with Cody Rhodes.