Pat McAfee exit & Jelly Roll tag match rumors post-WM42
Key Questions
What were the original post-WrestleMania 42 plans for Pat McAfee?
Pat McAfee was set to be in Randy Orton's corner at WrestleMania with Jelly Roll backing Cody Rhodes, leading to a tag match. McAfee opted out, causing plan changes.
Is there a rumor of a tag team match involving Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll?
Yes, WWE had planned a major tag team match with Pat McAfee teaming with Randy Orton against Jelly Roll and others in the Cody-Orton feud. McAfee's exit and Orton's back injury have created Backlash uncertainty.
How has Pat McAfee's exit affected the Orton heel turn storyline?
McAfee's decision to end his storyline fueled Orton heel drama, including an RKO spot in rumored tags. It has led to flux in Backlash plans amid Orton's punt and injury.
McAfee opts out post-WM plans, originally Orton vs Jelly/Rhodes; tag match rumor with RKO spot fuels Orton heel/Cody drama/Backlash flux amid back injury/punt.
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Updated Apr 24, 2026