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Pat McAfee’s WWE Storyline Role Believed to Come From TKO Leadership

According to PWInsider Elite, there is a growing belief within WWE that Pat McAfee's insertion into the Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes storyline came from TKO leadership rather than WWE's creative team. The move is reportedly tied to WWE's broader media plans and their agreement with ESPN, particularly the deal to broadcast the first hour of each WrestleMania night on linear television. McAfee was revealed as Orton's mystery ally on SmackDown and has promised to walk away from wrestling television if Orton fails to win at WrestleMania 42.

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Opening Segment for April 6 WWE RAW Confirmed

WWE has confirmed that Seth Rollins will open the April 6 episode of Monday Night Raw, following his recent return from a rotator cuff injury suffered at Crown Jewel 2025 and his confrontation with Gunther on the previous week's show. Rollins struck Paul Heyman with a chair upon his return, which led to Gunther attacking him in the ring and pointing at the WrestleMania sign, signaling his desire for a match at WrestleMania 42. The April 6 Raw will also feature appearances from CM Punk, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar.

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Damian Priest & R-Truth Retain WWE Tag Titles After Danhausen Curses Ref On SmackDown

Damian Priest and R-Truth successfully retained their WWE Tag Team Championships in their first title defense on WWE SmackDown. The retention came after Danhausen cursed the referee during the match.

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Danhausen Crashes SmackDown Tag Title Match After Miz Told Him To Stay Away

Danhausen interfered in the SmackDown Tag Team Title match between Damian Priest and R-Truth vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson, despite Miz warning him backstage to stay away. Danhausen's appearance created distractions during the match, including attempting to tag himself in and trying to use his signature curse before the lights went out and he disappeared up the aisle. Damian Priest and R-Truth retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles.

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Cody Rhodes Compares Pat McAfee Reveal To Disco Inferno Instead Of Hulk Hogan

Cody Rhodes returned on SmackDown after being attacked earlier in the show by Pat McAfee and Randy Orton, confronting the reveal that McAfee was behind Orton's mystery phone calls. Rhodes compared the McAfee reveal to "the third member of the nWo not being Hulk Hogan, but Disco Inferno" and promised that McAfee would receive payback. Rhodes also indicated the situation is pushing him toward a darker mindset as WrestleMania 42 approaches, stating he has been "hearing those voices in his head."

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Pat McAfee: If Randy Orton Loses At WWE WrestleMania, I'll Leave Wrestling TV Forever

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.

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WWE Confirms Nikki Bella Is Undergoing Rehab After SmackDown Injury

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.

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Pat McAfee Vows To Leave Wrestling TV If Randy Orton Loses At WrestleMania

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.

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Cody Rhodes Teases Response Before SmackDown Goes Off The Air

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.

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Pat McAfee Will Never Return To Wrestling Television If Randy Orton Loses At WWE WrestleMania 42

Pat McAfee has stated that he will never return to wrestling television if Randy Orton loses at WWE WrestleMania 42.

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Trick Williams Invites Rapper Lil Yachty To WWE WrestleMania 42 On SmackDown

Trick Williams invited rapper Lil Yachty to join him at WrestleMania 42 during WWE SmackDown.

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Jade Cargill Claims WWE Backing Helped Rhea Ripley Reach WrestleMania Spot

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.

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