Randy Orton is set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, and over the last few weeks The Viper has been getting advice from a mystery person who was finally revealed on SmackDown.
As the show kicked off Orton made his way to the ring to cut a promo. After a few minutes he was interrupted by Cody Rhodes who wasted little time as he attacked Orton. Rhodes had the upper hand for a moment until Pat McAfee returned and hit Cody with a low blow. McAfee went off on Rhodes as he said that the business he’s been leading sucks, and Randy Orton is going to be the one who saves it.
Following the big reveal on SmackDown, Pat McAfee has been quite active on social media. McAfee made a big announcement when he declared that he will never appear on any wrestling television program ever again if Randy Orton loses at WrestleMania.
“How about that marks, never back on any wrestling television if Randy Orton loses at WrestleMania. I don’t know how long the business will last if that happens, but I will never come back. I am here on a mission to motivate a 6 foot 5, 280 pound, monster, to lead the WWE. My friend, the Legend Killer, the GOAT, Randy Orton. Tickets available now. Most important match in the history of this business happens in Las Vegas, Nevada.”
I will make a deal with the IWC now..
If @RandyOrton doesn’t win at Mania.. I will NEVER be seen OR HEARD on wrestling television AGAIN.@BustedOpenRadio @WrestleOps @WrestleTalk_TV @twcworldwide @Fightful @BehindTheBuckle @EliteClubS0B pic.twitter.com/dnn44ftMha
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 4, 2026
Ever since the mystery caller angle was introduced a few weeks ago speculation has been running rampant regarding the big reveal. Ultimately WWE decided to go with Pat McAfee, and you can get more details on who made the call to add Pat McAfee to the storyline here.
Stay tuned for updates.