Summary

Pat McAfee doubled down on his new alliance with Randy Orton after the April 3 edition of SmackDown by saying he will not appear on wrestling television again if Orton loses at WrestleMania 42.

The comment came after McAfee was revealed as the mystery caller who had been advising Orton during his feud with Cody Rhodes. That reveal closed SmackDown and expanded on the story WWE had been building in recent weeks, including the tease that Orton would finally meet his contact in St. Louis.

What McAfee's vow adds to Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes

McAfee has now attached his own on-screen future to Orton's WrestleMania 42 result, which gives the match another layer beyond the title fight itself. Instead of being a one-night surprise appearance, McAfee is presenting himself as fully invested in Orton taking control of the biggest WWE program on the board.

It also keeps McAfee tied directly to the Orton-Rhodes rivalry after his reveal as Orton's caller and his attack on Rhodes. If WWE follows through on that framing, McAfee's promise becomes part of the build rather than just a post-show reaction.

Quote from Pat McAfee

"How about that, marks? I will never be 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, 270, 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. Come watch it live."

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.