Cody Rhodes believes someone in Pat McAfee’s orbit needs to tell him “No,” at least on occasion.
At WrestleMania 42, Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. With the pair having been linked since the early days of The American Nightmare’s career, fans were expecting a highly emotional feud going into the Showcase of the Immortals. Instead, Pat McAfee has become involved in the rivalry and made it more about ticket costs than personal history.
While appearing on Matt & Shane’s Secret Podcast, Rhodes said he was flattered that McAfee would pitch himself for WrestleMania, but says he ‘doesn’t know him.’
“I’ve been told some of the people in his orbit, his circle, think he’s the next Sylvester Stallone in terms of TV and film. I don’t know if I’m getting that. From what I’ve watched, I have very limited knowledge on that. I love me some College GameDay, he’s very good on College GameDay.
“I’m glad there are people who like to pitch themselves in WrestleMania and big moments. I’m flattered. This is the first time I’ve been asked about him. Hencefourth, I’m just going with the Mariah Carey, ‘I don’t know him.’”
Reportedly, Pat McAfee was added to the feud at the request of TKO, which could be why Cody Rhodes says he is willing to see where the story goes. However, the star questioned whether there was someone close to McAfee who could tell him “No” once in a while.
“Randy Orton, we have almost two decades of history. There is a lot of rich story material. Then, we inserted Pat McAfee. We are literally in that part right there. Your question is literally everybody else’s question. You know the troops all outside and there is that clown? I’m not saying he’s the clown, but it’s an interesting fit.
“We’re going to see where it goes. You can’t have that much success and be ground up like he is without being a serious person. What I would say is, from what I’ve seen, everyone around Pat McAfee, his orbit, probably someone needs to say ‘no’ every now and again. You need that one guy being like, ‘I don’t know, man. Jumping into the WrestleMania main event.’”
“It’s Like Watching A Guy At A Bar Doing A Stone Cold Steve Austin Impression” – Cody Rhodes On Pat McAfee’s Heel Turn
When Pat McAfee turned on Cody Rhodes with a low blow, he was wearing shades in the ring. For Rhodes, it was like the former commentator was trying to be a heel in a bygone era.
“Looking up while I’m getting my ass kicked, he’s wearing shades. It’s a different era of wrestling. It’s like watching a guy at a bar doing a Stone Cold (Steve Austin) impression. I’m going to stick with ‘I don’t know him.’
“I heard him talk about the Attitude Era. I don’t think he knows. Almost 30 years ago. Love it and it was the most prolific era of the business until the last four years. If you’re part of the last four years, you’re kind of talking like, ‘Why are we talking about this?’ I’ll stick with ‘I don’t know him.’”
McAfee’s involvement seemingly won’t end at WrestleMania, with WWE reportedly planning a tag team match at Backlash that will see him teaming with Randy Orton to take on Cody Rhodes and Jelly Roll.
H/T to Fightful for the above transcription.
