Pat McAfee Lays the SmackDown on Cody Rhodes
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Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton storyline
If Pat McAfee, in any way, shape or form, gets involved in this match at WrestleMania 42, Cody has to f*** him up in Las Vegas. He just said it. Cody needs to kick Pat McAfee's balls through his own throat and out his mouth.
Cody Rhodes' promo/TKO management
You and everyone who represents you and you know who I'm talking to can kiss my ass. And if you think I've gone too far, fire me. Look how that worked out the first time. He is talking to Ari and TKO right there.
Cody Rhodes' response to Pat McAfee
The whole front end of that promo was an 'F you' to anybody who thought that including anybody in this was a good idea. He said this is about two guys with 20 years of history and a pro wrestling match. You should have left it alone.
Cody Rhodes' character direction
If this story gets the fans back behind Cody Rhodes, maybe at the end of the day, the Pat McAfee promo that doesn't make sense sparked something that makes us go: this is what it needs to be.
Cody Rhodes' promo performance
I have never heard that Cody Rhodes before. I've heard Cody angry, but this was his best WWE promo. It was real, genuine, from the heart, and passionate. There was nothing canned about it.
Pat McAfee's involvement
Pat McAfee took the perception of the vocal minority of internet trash and used it in a promo on the biggest pro wrestling company in the world. Parroting the perception of the ultra-myopic minority.
Wrestling promo philosophy
I'm so tired of hearing pro wrestling promos. Take your script, take your scripted promo and throw it out the f***ing door. It no longer works.
Randy Orton's mystery caller
The number one name that makes the most sense with this phone call and full-circle story is Ric Flair. You can take Pat McAfee's name out of this equation. Plug in Stephen A. Smith, Joe Klecko, Don Mattingly. I don't care. Pick a name.