Summary
Cody Rhodes and WWE's creative team have real disagreements with TKO, the group involved in wrestling storylines before WrestleMania. Rhodes expressed his frustrations openly during a recent SmackDown event, reacting to Pat McAfee's unscripted comments.
Key Facts
- Cody Rhodes expressed real frustration during a SmackDown segment.
- Pat McAfee blindsided Cody Rhodes and gave an unscripted promo attacking the wrestling industry.
- Rhodes was allowed to respond openly on-air after McAfee went off script.
- WWE's creative team and Cody Rhodes have issues with TKO over storyline involvement.
- TKO leadership, not WWE's creative team, decided to bring McAfee into the storyline.
- TKO CEO Ari Emanuel reportedly wanted to use McAfee to boost WrestleMania 42's popularity.
- WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
