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Pat McAfee Sparks Fan Backlash as SmackDown Takes a Turbulent Turn
sports11 hours ago

Pat McAfee Sparks Fan Backlash as SmackDown Takes a Turbulent Turn

Pat McAfee’s controversial promos dominate SmackDown as Nick Aldis positions himself as the fan’s voice and teases Roll vs. McAfee; Cody Rhodes defends the crowd while McAfee targets Punk and others, setting up potential conflicts. The show also features Jade Cargill vs. Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley, a Danhausen win with Kit Wilson, and Drew McIntyre–style beatdowns, plus Sami Zayn and Trick Williams interactions. The overall feeling is a confusing booking direction, yielding a D+ grade from the recap.

via Cageside Seats|
#cody-rhodes#pat-mcafee#smackdown
SmackDown Bets on a MASSIVE SURPRISE to Save WrestleMania's Main Event
entertainment21 hours ago

SmackDown Bets on a MASSIVE SURPRISE to Save WrestleMania's Main Event

SmackDown from San Jose builds toward WrestleMania 42 with Pat McAfee promising a MASSIVE SURPRISE to buoy the Orton-Cody Rhodes main event, while Rhodes vows to strike back after last week's chair beatdown. The show is expected to feature the debut of Royce Keys, payback angles for Sami Zayn, and various setup segments as WWE pushes multiple WrestleMania storylines including Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu and several match-builds for the weekend.

via Cageside Seats|
#cody-rhodes#entertainment#pat-mcafee
Gunther Strikes Back, Cody Makes a Bold Entrance, and Mania Buzz Grows on Raw
sports10 days ago

Gunther Strikes Back, Cody Makes a Bold Entrance, and Mania Buzz Grows on Raw

WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden delivered a fast-paced, surprise-filled night: Cody Rhodes opened the show to warn about Randy Orton, Stephanie McMahon popped up with a blunt warning, and Triple H asserted authority while Brock Lesnar was kept apart. Gunther made a dramatic return by attacking Seth Rollins, signaling a serious, built-for-Mania feud, and teasing a potential pairing with Heyman in the future. Roman Reigns was written off briefly after a table spot by CM Punk, giving Punk bragging rights ahead of the go-home Raw, while several WrestleMania bouts were announced, setting the stage for a stacked card. Overall, the episode delivered momentum, surprises, and clear Mania setup without slowing down.

via Cageside Seats|
#cody-rhodes#gunther#roman-reigns
Stephanie McMahon Returns on Raw to Light a Fire Under Cody Rhodes
entertainment11 days ago

Stephanie McMahon Returns on Raw to Light a Fire Under Cody Rhodes

Stephanie McMahon returned to WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden, interrupting Cody Rhodes to tell him he can’t beat this version of Randy Orton. Rhodes responded that he isn’t his father either, earning a big pop. Stephanie says she wants to bring out the best in him and even nudges him, prompting a heartfelt “thank you.” The segment leaves open whether Stephanie is the person Orton has been speaking to.

via Cageside Seats|
#cody-rhodes#entertainment#monday-night-raw
MSG Raw Night Sparks Big-Name Speculation
entertainment11 days ago

MSG Raw Night Sparks Big-Name Speculation

WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden is shaping up with major names rumored: Penta defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston, Roxanne Perez reportedly set to return, and CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar are expected to appear. Cody Rhodes is in town for Raw despite wrestling on SmackDown, with Nikkita Lyons backstage; it’s unclear if either will appear on the show. Randy Orton is not advertised for the night.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#cody-rhodes#entertainment#madison-square-garden
Rhodes Returns, Orton Feud Heats Up as SmackDown Builds Mania
sports13 days ago

Rhodes Returns, Orton Feud Heats Up as SmackDown Builds Mania

SmackDown (Mar 27, 2026) pushed WrestleMania-forward with Cody Rhodes returning to confront Randy Orton after Orton defeats Matt Cardona, sparking a pull‑apart that Jelly Roll interrupts. Sami Zayn seeks a Mania spot, backing Trick Williams, who beats Carmelo Hayes to set up a United States Championship match against Nick Aldis at WrestleMania. The show also featured Lash Legend with The Bella Twins defeating Flair & Bliss, ongoing Rhea Ripley/Jade Cargill/Michin/B-Fab angles, Kit Wilson vs. Jelly Roll, and a teased unsanctioned bout between Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre; Giulia defeated Tiffany Stratton with help from Kiana James. Grade B.

via Cageside Seats|
#cody-rhodes#randy-orton#smackdown
Orton Dominates SmackDown as Mania Storylines Heat Up
sports-entertainment13 days ago

Orton Dominates SmackDown as Mania Storylines Heat Up

Orton opened SmackDown with a fiery promo and a dominant win over Matt Cardona, setting the stage for his WrestleMania clash while Cody Rhodes watched from ringside. Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams’ miscue, hinting at a Zayn–Williams program at Mania. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu were booked in an Unsanctioned WrestleMania match, and Jade Cargill’s trio continued to target Rhea Ripley to keep their feud alive. Jelly Roll defeated Kit Wilson in a crowd-pleasing segment, and a post‑match confrontation saw Cody Rhodes confront Orton as the show closed with Orton’s ominous grin.

via TJRWrestling|
#cody-rhodes#drew-mcintyre#jade-cargill
SmackDown March 27 stacks segments as Orton looms and Rhodes makes his return
entertainment15 days ago

SmackDown March 27 stacks segments as Orton looms and Rhodes makes his return

WWE's March 27 SmackDown at the PPG Paints Arena focuses on fallout from last week's chaos with Randy Orton teasing his next target and Cody Rhodes returning, plus Nick Aldis addressing the Jacob Fatu–Drew McIntyre brawl. The in-ring lineup includes Giulia vs. Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's United States Championship, Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. The Bella Twins, and Kit Wilson vs. Jelly Roll, signaling major WrestleMania- season implications and potential Rhodes–Orton interaction.

via Ringside News|
#cody-rhodes#entertainment#randy-orton
WWE Title Shuffle: McIntyre’s Brief Reign as a WrestleMania Pivot
sports28 days ago

WWE Title Shuffle: McIntyre’s Brief Reign as a WrestleMania Pivot

Drew McIntyre briefly captured the Undisputed WWE Championship before Cody Rhodes reclaimed it weeks later, a move reportedly intended to refresh the main event scene ahead of WrestleMania. McIntyre anticipated a short reign; the switch followed concerns about a stale title picture, fan backlash to Rhodes vs. Reigns, and Bron Breakker’s injury, with Road Dogg cited as a creative influencer behind the pivot.

via Ringside News|
#cody-rhodes#drew-mcintyre#sports
WWE WrestleMania 42: The shelved McIntyre-Rhodes Hell in a Cell pitch
sports1 month ago

WWE WrestleMania 42: The shelved McIntyre-Rhodes Hell in a Cell pitch

PWInsider reports WWE floated a Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 42, but the company proceeded with Rhodes vs. Randy Orton as the Mania title bout, with McIntyre potentially facing Jacob Fatu. Orton earned his title shot at Elimination Chamber, Rhodes won the title back on SmackDown, and the Rhodes-vs-Orton plan remains the likely Mania match for now.

via F4W/WON|
#cody-rhodes#drew-mcintyre#hell-in-a-cell