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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.
Pat McAfee was revealed as Randy Orton's mystery caller on the April 3 episode of SmackDown, ending weeks of speculation about the storyline. McAfee attacked Cody Rhodes with a low blow during a confrontation between Rhodes and Orton in the ring, after which Orton struck Rhodes multiple times with a steel chair. McAfee explained that he had been pushing Orton to become more ruthless, solidifying their new alliance ahead of WrestleMania 42.
Pat McAfee returned on WWE SmackDown and aligned himself with Randy Orton. McAfee attacked Cody Rhodes during the show.
WWE SmackDown aired live from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri on April 3, 2026, featuring appearances by Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, with Rhodes aiming to spoil Orton's homecoming. The show also included appearances by Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre ahead of their Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania 42, along with scheduled matches including Rhea Ripley vs. Michin and a tag team match featuring Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.
Natalya told The Sun that she wants championship gold and is targeting whoever holds titles after WrestleMania, specifically naming Stephanie McMahon, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and Jade Cargill as potential opponents she wants to face. She also expressed interest in feuding with several wrestlers she hasn't worked with yet, including Bianca Belair, Io Shirai, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez, while stating she plans to use momentum from her upcoming Bloodsport appearance to elevate herself back into the women's title picture.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray identified a disconnect between two WWE Raw segments on Monday, with one involving Triple H and another that he felt could have used Triple H's involvement.
According to Natalya in an interview with the Toronto Sun, the Bella Twins turned down WWE's offer of private locker rooms when they returned and chose to change with the rest of the women's division instead. Natalya stated that despite being mainstream celebrities, Nikki and Brie Bella didn't ask for special treatment and that their decision earned respect from the locker room, with the women being happy to have them back.
Peter Rosenberg used his Cheap Heat podcast to respond to backlash over his comments about risky dives, defending his stance by saying he speaks as someone who watches the product and is close to people in the business, not as someone claiming to be a wrestler. Rosenberg doubled down on his original take, stating that with wrestlers performing "eight of them a night" and frequent botches where performers "fall straight down like a ton of bricks," he believes the move isn't worth the risk. He also called out critics including Chris Hero for mocking him publicly rather than engaging in private dialogue, and referred to online critics as "mouth-breathing internet dorks," emphasizing that his comments come from concern for performer safety.
WWE SmackDown on April 3, 2026 is set to feature several matches including Uncle Howdy vs. Tama Tonga, Rhea Ripley vs. Michin, Matt Cardona vs. Aleister Black, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria. The show will also include live segments with Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, plus a segment with Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu, while rapper Lil Yachty is backstage and expected to do something with Trick Williams.
WWE has confirmed multiple major stars for the April 6 episode of Raw, including CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi. Punk will address his recent brawl with Roman Reigns, while Lesnar and Femi are set to appear on the same show ahead of their scheduled WrestleMania 42 match. The episode will take place in Houston and air on Netflix.
According to Bodyslam.net, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are scheduled to close tonight's April 3 WWE SmackDown, with the show taking place in St. Louis where Orton will be appearing in his hometown. WWE has been building tension between the two ahead of their WrestleMania 42 showdown, with Orton's mystery phone storyline still ongoing and Rhodes continuing to push back against him.
NXT Champion Joe Hendry recalled his only interaction with Randy Orton before their upcoming WWE WrestleMania 41 match. According to Hendry, Orton told him "Good Luck To You, Wishing You All The Best."