Pat McAfee Joins Randy Orton's Side Ahead of WrestleMania 42
REPORT: Pat McAfee-ESPN-WWE Involved In Strategically Co-Ordinated Move For WrestleMania 42
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Pat McAfee has emerged as a key player in the WWE storyline leading up to WrestleMania 42, teaming up with Randy Orton against Cody Rhodes. Initially reluctant, McAfee's involvement was reportedly orchestrated by TKO's Ari Emanuel, with ESPN supporting the narrative to boost app subscriptions for the event.
- 01Pat McAfee joins Randy Orton as a mystery caller in the WrestleMania 42 storyline.
- 02His involvement was reportedly orchestrated by TKO's Ari Emanuel.
- 03McAfee initially refused to participate but later agreed.
- 04ESPN is leveraging McAfee's character to drive app subscriptions for WrestleMania.
- 05CM Punk issued a warning to McAfee during WWE RAW, intensifying the rivalry.
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In a surprising twist ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42, Pat McAfee has joined Randy Orton as his mystery caller, setting the stage for a showdown against Cody Rhodes. Initially hesitant about participating, McAfee's involvement was reportedly a strategic decision made by TKO's Ari Emanuel. Pro-wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer noted that McAfee is portraying a heel character on his ESPN show, with the network fully supporting this storyline to drive fans towards purchasing their app for WrestleMania. This collaboration underscores the importance of the Orton-Rhodes rivalry for WWE's marketing strategy. Adding to the drama, CM Punk delivered a scathing promo on WWE RAW, targeting McAfee and warning him about the consequences of his actions. With WrestleMania 42 just days away, the dynamics of this rivalry are set to escalate further.
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