Pat McAfee returns to WWE as Orton’s mystery caller and punts Cody Rhodes in the balls
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Key Points:
- Randy Orton returned to SmackDown in St. Louis and challenged Cody Rhodes, claiming Rhodes lacks the killer instinct to defeat him at WrestleMania 42.
- During their confrontation, Pat McAfee made a surprise return, attacking Rhodes and criticizing the current state of WWE, calling it inferior under Rhodes' championship reign.
- McAfee declared himself the mysterious figure encouraging Orton to "kill everything" in WWE, positioning Orton as the potential savior of the struggling brand.
- The storyline has received mixed reactions, with some fans viewing the angle as a negative commentary on WWE's product and McAfee's prominent role in a major storyline.
- This segment marked a notably low-rated episode of SmackDown, highlighting ongoing concerns about WWE's creative direction and audience engagement.
