REPORT: Pat McAfee Originally Turned Down WWE Return Idea
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Key Points:
- Pat McAfee was the first choice for celebrity involvement in the WrestleMania 42 main event build, a decision initiated by Ari Emanuel at the TKO corporate level.
- McAfee initially declined the role, leading WWE to consider other options before eventually reaching a deal with him.
- McAfee made a surprise appearance on the April 3rd SmackDown, attacking Cody Rhodes and aligning with Randy Orton, declaring they would "save the business."
- The decision to include a celebrity in the Rhodes-Orton storyline surprised WWE's creative team, with some members reportedly opposing the move.
- McAfee has stated he will not return to wrestling television if Orton fails to win the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, where Rhodes will defend the title against Orton on April 18 in Las Vegas.
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