Trending Now - Pat Mcafee Teases Major Surprises for Upcoming WWE Smackdown

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Pat McAfee was revealed as Randy Orton's mystery ally.

Cageside Seats - WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is involved in the storyline with Randy Orton and Pat McAfee.

WHAT:

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee's promo on SmackDown included a reference to his connection with TKO Chairman Ari Emanuel, suggesting that Emanuel's involvement granted him significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - McAfee's promo criticized WWE's WrestleMania ticket sales and referenced the March 27th, 2026 SmackDown as the lowest rated show ever on Cagematch.

Cageside Seats - McAfee stated that he will never be seen again if Randy Orton does not win at WrestleMania 42, reiterating his commitment to the storyline.

Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes interrupted McAfee's segment, stating, "The people want to see Randy Orton at WrestleMania, but they don’t want to see McAfee," leading to a chant of "Go home, Pat" from the audience.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee announced that ticket prices for WrestleMania Saturday are discounted by 25% from April 10th through the end of Raw on April 13th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - McAfee stated, "If Randy Orton does not win at WrestleMania 42, he will never be seen again in WWE."

Cageside Seats - McAfee referred to Cody Rhodes as an "elite runaway" and made a comment about Rhodes being "deep in Paul Levesque’s cheeks."

Cageside Seats - McAfee claimed that he will never be seen again if Orton does not walk out of WrestleMania 42 as the 15-time world champion.

Cageside Seats - McAfee drove off with Cody Rhodes' WWE championship in his possession after the segment on SmackDown.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee announced a 25% discount on ticket prices for WrestleMania Saturday, effective from April 10th through the end of Raw on April 13th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - McAfee claimed that if Randy Orton does not win at WrestleMania 42, he will never be seen again in WWE.

Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes interrupted McAfee's segment, stating that fans want to see Orton at WrestleMania but do not want to see McAfee, leading to a chant of "Go home, Pat" from the audience.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee referred to CM Punk as a "fraud" and a "spineless bum" during his segment on SmackDown, stating, "He’s a fraud. Like a politician — all talk, no action."

Cageside Seats - McAfee criticized WWE's current business metrics and stated that Randy Orton is the only one who can save the industry.

Cageside Seats - McAfee stated he has a "MASSIVE SURPRISE" planned for WWE SmackDown on April 10th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - WWE's preview for SmackDown indicated that Rhodes will "strike back" after being attacked by McAfee and Orton, who kicked him and used a steel chair against him.

Cageside Seats - WWE is attempting to save the main event of WrestleMania 42 with a surprise.

Cageside Seats - Reports indicate that the content of McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, suggesting he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - WWE is building up to WrestleMania 42 over a seven-week period, with SmackDown being the sixth episode in this build-up.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee referred to CM Punk as a "fraud" and a "spineless bum" during his segment on SmackDown, stating, "He’s a fraud. Like a politician — all talk, no action."

Cageside Seats - McAfee criticized the high ticket prices for WrestleMania, suggesting fans should only attend the Saturday show, not the Sunday show.

Cageside Seats - Damian Priest expressed his dissatisfaction with the storyline involving Pat McAfee, stating, "It sucks. Not a fan... a lot of us weren’t happy."

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee referred to CM Punk as a "spineless bum" and accused him of being a "fraud" during his segment on SmackDown.

Cageside Seats - McAfee stated that ticket prices for WrestleMania are too high and suggested fans should only attend the Saturday show, not the Sunday show.

Cageside Seats - Drew McIntyre emphasized Jacob Fatu's past incarceration during his promo on SmackDown.

Cageside Seats - Royce Keys won his debut match on SmackDown against Berto with a spinebuster, receiving a favorable reaction from the live crowd.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee's promo on SmackDown included criticism of WWE's WrestleMania ticket sales and referenced the March 27th, 2026 SmackDown as the lowest rated show ever on Cagematch.

Cageside Seats - Reports indicate that the content of McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, suggesting he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee stated he has a "MASSIVE SURPRISE" planned for WWE SmackDown on April 10th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes mentioned he is starting to hear "the voices in his head" after being attacked by McAfee and Orton, indicating a potential escalation in his character's storyline.

Cageside Seats - WWE's preview for SmackDown indicated that Rhodes will "strike back" after being attacked by McAfee and Orton, who kicked him and used a steel chair against him.

Cageside Seats - WWE's preview for SmackDown indicates that Cody Rhodes will "strike back" after being attacked by McAfee and Orton, stating he is starting to hear "the voices in his head."

Cageside Seats - WWE announced that Royce Keys is debuting on SmackDown, which likely means he will be involved in a match.

Cageside Seats - United States Champion Sami Zayn is "out for payback" after being attacked by Trick Williams and Lil Yachty.

Cageside Seats - Drew McIntyre "promises to expose the real Jacob Fatu" on SmackDown, related to Fatu's criminal record.

Cageside Seats - WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill has reformed The Baddies and attacked IYO SKY with a kendo stick earlier in the week on Raw.

Cageside Seats - Pat McAfee teased a "massive surprise" for WWE SmackDown on April 10th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - WWE is attempting to save the main event of WrestleMania 42 with a surprise.

Cageside Seats - McAfee criticized WWE's current business metrics and stated that Randy Orton is the only one who can save the industry.

Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes stated he is starting to hear "the voices in his head" after being attacked by McAfee and Orton.

WHERE:

Cageside Seats - WWE SmackDown is airing from SAP Center in San Jose, California.

WHEN:

Cageside Seats - WWE SmackDown is scheduled for April 10th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - WrestleMania 42 will take place on the weekend of April 18th and 19th, 2026.

WHY:

Cageside Seats - The negative backlash online to McAfee’s heel turn prompted WWE to pay attention to fan reactions, indicating a shift in their approach to storytelling.

Cageside Seats - The negative backlash to McAfee's heel turn prompted WWE to pay attention to fan reactions, indicating a shift in their approach to storytelling.

Cageside Seats - The negative backlash to McAfee's heel turn prompted WWE to pay attention to fan reactions.

HOW:

Cageside Seats - Reports indicate that the content of McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, suggesting he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - McAfee's promo included a reference to CM Punk's apology to Saudi Arabia, calling him a "fraud" and stating, "He’s a fraud. Like a politician — all talk, no action."

Cageside Seats - McAfee's promo included a reference to Cody Rhodes as an "elite runaway" and a comment about Rhodes being "deep in Paul Levesque’s cheeks."

Cageside Seats - Reports indicate that the content of McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, suggesting he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - McAfee's promo was reportedly not scripted by WWE Creative, indicating he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - The belief is that McAfee's involvement in the storyline was a decision made by TKO Chairman Ari Emanuel, rather than WWE's Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque.

Cageside Seats - Reports suggest that Pat McAfee's promo on SmackDown was not scripted by WWE Creative, indicating he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - Reports indicate that Pat McAfee's promo on SmackDown was not written by WWE Creative, suggesting he had significant creative freedom during his segment.

Cageside Seats - WWE is building up to WrestleMania 42 over a seven-week period, with SmackDown being the sixth episode in this build-up.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 21:03 UTC)

In a bold promo on SmackDown, Pat McAfee hinted at his connection with TKO Chairman Ari Emanuel, which he suggested gave him significant creative freedom, while also criticizing WWE's WrestleMania ticket sales and calling the March 27th SmackDown the lowest rated show ever on Cagematch. During the segment, McAfee declared he would disappear if Randy Orton doesn't win at WrestleMania 42, but his remarks were interrupted by Cody Rhodes, who claimed the audience wanted to see Orton, not McAfee, prompting a "Go home, Pat" chant from the crowd. Reports indicate that McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, further emphasizing the creative liberty he enjoyed during the segment.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 19:09 UTC)

In a surprising announcement, Pat McAfee revealed that ticket prices for WrestleMania Saturday will be discounted by 25% from on Friday through the end of Raw April 13th. During his promo, McAfee made a bold claim that if Randy Orton does not win at WrestleMania 42, he will never be seen again in WWE, and he also took a jab at Cody Rhodes, calling him an "elite runaway." The segment ended with McAfee driving off with Rhodes' WWE championship, which has sparked significant backlash online, prompting WWE to reconsider its storytelling approach.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 17:05 UTC)

In a surprising announcement, Pat McAfee revealed a 25% discount on ticket prices for WrestleMania Saturday, which will be available from on Friday through the end of Raw April 13th. During his segment, McAfee claimed that if Randy Orton does not win at WrestleMania 42, he will never be seen again in WWE, but this drew the ire of Cody Rhodes, who interrupted to say that fans want to see Orton, not McAfee, prompting a "Go home, Pat" chant from the crowd. McAfee didn't hold back, referring to Rhodes as an "elite runaway" and making a comment about him being "deep in Paul Levesque’s cheeks."

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 15:04 UTC)

During a recent segment on SmackDown, Pat McAfee called CM Punk a "fraud" and a "spineless bum," comparing him to a politician who is "all talk, no action." McAfee also expressed concerns about WWE's current business metrics and declared that Randy Orton is the only one who can save the industry, while teasing a "MASSIVE SURPRISE" for the show. As WWE builds up to WrestleMania 42, reports suggest that McAfee's promo was unscripted, reflecting a shift in WWE's storytelling approach in response to fan backlash.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 11:04 UTC)

During a recent segment on SmackDown, Pat McAfee labeled CM Punk a "fraud" and a "spineless bum," comparing him to a politician who is "all talk, no action." McAfee also took aim at the high ticket prices for WrestleMania, recommending that fans only attend the Saturday show, while Damian Priest voiced his discontent with McAfee's storyline, saying, "It sucks. Not a fan... a lot of us weren’t happy." Notably, reports indicate that McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, suggesting he had considerable creative freedom during his appearance.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 09:08 UTC)

During a recent segment on SmackDown, Pat McAfee called out CM Punk, labeling him a "spineless bum" and a "fraud," while also criticizing the high ticket prices for WrestleMania and suggesting fans only attend the Saturday show. In another part of the show, Drew McIntyre highlighted Jacob Fatu's past incarceration during his promo, and Royce Keys made a strong impression by winning his debut match against Berto with a spinebuster, earning cheers from the live audience. Notably, McAfee's promo was unscripted, giving him considerable creative freedom to express his thoughts.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 05:23 UTC)

In a recent promo on SmackDown, Pat McAfee criticized WWE's WrestleMania ticket sales and pointed out that the March 27th, episode was the lowest rated show ever on Cagematch. Reports suggest that McAfee's segment was not scripted by WWE Creative, indicating he had considerable creative freedom, which may have been influenced by the negative backlash to his heel turn. It's believed that TKO Chairman Ari Emanuel, rather than WWE's Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, made the decision to involve McAfee in this storyline.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 03:46 UTC)

Pat McAfee has teased a "MASSIVE SURPRISE" for WWE SmackDown, which aired on Friday, while Cody Rhodes is hinting at a darker turn in his storyline after being attacked by McAfee and Randy Orton. WWE's preview for the show suggested that Rhodes will "strike back" following the brutal assault that included a steel chair. Interestingly, reports indicate that McAfee's promo was not scripted by WWE Creative, allowing him considerable creative freedom during his segment.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 23:08 UTC)

WWE's SmackDown is shaping up to be an exciting event, with Cody Rhodes vowing to "strike back" after his recent attack by McAfee and Orton, while United States Champion Sami Zayn is seeking "payback" against Trick Williams and Lil Yachty. Additionally, Royce Keys is set to make his debut, and Drew McIntyre has promised to expose the real Jacob Fatu in relation to his criminal record. Meanwhile, WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill has reformed The Baddies and made headlines by attacking IYO SKY with a kendo stick earlier in the week on Raw.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 21:11 UTC)

In a surprising twist, Pat McAfee has been revealed as Randy Orton's mystery ally, and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is also involved in this unfolding storyline. McAfee has teased a "massive surprise" for WWE SmackDown, which is airing from the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Friday, as WWE aims to save the main event of WrestleMania 42 scheduled for the weekend of April 18th and 19. Amidst the drama, Rhodes has expressed that he is starting to hear "the voices in his head" after being attacked by McAfee and Orton, highlighting the growing tension as WWE responds to fan reactions following McAfee's heel turn.