Cody Rhodes Shatters Pat McAfee’s Set, Reclaims WWE Title Before WrestleMania
Footage aired on the Pat McAfee Show showed Cody Rhodes storming the Thunderdome studio. He recovered the WWE Championship and damaged parts of the set with a baseball bat.
How the confrontation unfolded
Security video aired Wednesday captured Rhodes approaching McAfee’s set. The clip shows him regaining the belt and swinging a bat to break set pieces.
Earlier on SmackDown, Rhodes was assaulted by Randy Orton and Pat McAfee. While Rhodes was incapacitated, Orton and McAfee left the arena carrying the title.
McAfee’s return to WWE television
McAfee had reappeared on SmackDown weeks earlier. He struck Rhodes with a low blow, which allowed Orton to attack.
McAfee later admitted he was the person Orton had been calling. He said he planned to assist Orton in his WrestleMania title effort.
Immediate fallout and storyline impact
On Tuesday’s episode of his show, McAfee displayed the championship while taunting Rhodes. That prompted a furious Rhodes to reclaim the belt and damage McAfee’s property.
The incident has intensified the rivalry before the main event on Night 1 of WrestleMania 42. Fans can expect the moment to be a focal point on Friday’s go-home SmackDown.
Public reaction and broader implications
McAfee’s involvement drew mixed reactions from fans and analysts. Many argue Rhodes and Orton had sufficient history for a heated feud without outside interference.
Supporters note a benefit. McAfee hosts a prominent daily program on ESPN and has repeatedly promoted the Rhodes vs. Orton match.
That exposure could attract casual viewers who might not normally tune into WWE television. It may boost interest for the WrestleMania showdown.
What to watch this week
Expect the Thunderdome invasion to be revisited on Friday’s SmackDown. The segment will serve as the final build to Saturday’s match.
With the title back in Rhodes’ hands, tensions will rise heading into the Night 1 main event against Orton. The storyline now includes the added element of McAfee’s role.
- Cody Rhodes reclaimed the WWE Championship on McAfee’s show.
- Rhodes damaged set pieces using a baseball bat.
- Randy Orton and Pat McAfee had previously taken the belt on SmackDown.
- McAfee’s ESPN platform has amplified attention on the WrestleMania match.
Filmogaz.com will continue covering developments as Rhodes shatters Pat McAfee’s set and the build to WrestleMania intensifies. Expect updates before Saturday’s Night 1 main event.
