Cody Rhodes’ good friend has a one-word reaction to Randy Orton teaming up with Pat McAfee before WrestleMania 42

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On X, Orton shared a message after aligning with McAfee. The post caught Cardona’s attention, who posted a one-word reaction. Cardona stepped up to Orton on SmackDown after he attacked Rhodes and left him in a bloody mess.

“Ugh,” wrote Cardona.

Check out Cardona’s post on X:

Pat McAfee took a shot at Cody Rhodes after WWE SmackDown

Pat McAfee and Randy Orton ambushed Cody Rhodes during the opening segment of WWE SmackDown. He later returned the same night, attacking Kit Wilson and addressing the attack.

On X, McAfee took a shot at Rhodes and claimed that Orton will save the business at WrestleMania 42. He said:

“Good morning wrestling fans, have you thanked Randy Orton for what he is going to do at WrestleMania? You should, okay? Saving the business. Cody Rhodes had a tough one last night.”

Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Orton at WrestleMania 42. The Viper earned himself a title shot after winning the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber and is aiming to win his 15th WWE World Championship

McAfee’s role at WrestleMania 42 has yet to be revealed. In fact, WWE has yet to confirm if the former Monday Night RAW commentator will appear at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Rhodes, who was also in the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, regained the Undisputed WWE Championship after the Premium Live Event. He dethroned Drew McIntyre to become a three-time champion. With the win, his title match against Orton at WrestleMania 42 was also made official.