Pat McAfee identified as mystery caller, attacks Cody Rhodes on SmackDown

The recent WWE SmackDown episode revealed the mystery behind Randy Orton’s mysterious phone calls, which turned out to be orchestrated by Pat McAfee. This revelation took place in a fiery manner, with Cody Rhodes ending up on the receiving end of Orton and McAfee’s aggression in the ring.

The story had been building up for weeks, with speculation rife about who Orton was communicating with behind the scenes. Names like Vince McMahon and The Rock were thrown around, but it was ultimately Pat McAfee who emerged as the man behind the phone calls. This unexpected reveal took place in the opening segment of the April 3 episode of SmackDown.

Orton, in his hometown of St. Louis, addressed the audience about his aspirations to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, drawing Rhodes into a confrontation. The tension escalated quickly, leading to a physical altercation between Orton and Rhodes. As the fight intensified, McAfee intervened from behind, delivering a low blow to Rhodes to showcase his alliance with Orton.

Following the sneak attack, McAfee revealed that he had been goading Orton to embrace his ruthless side once again, aligning himself with Orton’s aggressive mindset in the run-up to WrestleMania 42. The brutal steel chair assault on Rhodes solidified their newfound partnership as they walked backstage together.

This reveal not only put an end to the mystery of Orton’s mystery caller but also set the stage for a heated showdown between Orton and Rhodes at WrestleMania 42. The unexpected twist brought an exciting turn of events to the ongoing storyline, leaving fans eager to see how the conflict between Orton, Rhodes, and McAfee unfolds in the coming weeks.

Were you surprised by the revelation of Pat McAfee as Randy Orton’s mystery caller, or were you expecting a different character to be revealed? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.