Randy Orton tries to save the main event of WrestleMania as fans boo Cody Rhodes again
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Key Points:
- Cody Rhodes will defend the WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania Saturday on April 18.
- The storyline between Rhodes and Orton, centered on Orton's betrayal last month, was complicated by the forced inclusion of former NFL punter Pat McAfee, which detracted from the narrative.
- On the April 17 WrestleMania SmackDown go-home show, Orton delivered a promo explaining his reasons for turning on Rhodes, citing feelings of being taken advantage of and unappreciated in their friendship.
- Despite Orton's strong promo, McAfee's on-screen presence shortly after, where he insulted fans, undermined the storyline's impact.
- Rhodes is set to respond later in the show, with fans and commentators awaiting how the feud will culminate at WrestleMania 42.
