Pat McAfees involvement in Cody Rhodes and Randy Ortons feud is now raising serious concern behind the scenes and the reaction isnt positive. After reports revealed Pat McAfee was brought into the WrestleMania 42 storyline as a corporate-driven move tied to Ari Emanuel, a new update from Self Made Pro is shedding light on how WWE talent are reacting and the response is full of concern. Speaking during a Self Made Session on April 6, Self Made Pro revealed that he spoke directly with a WWE talent who was present at the April 3 SmackDown taping and made it clear this wasnt speculation, but something shared on record. From there, the concerns start to pile up beginning with how the angle reflects on the rest of the roster if it was actually planned. But the other possibility that McAfee may have gone off-script isnt being received any better internally: But if this is instead Pat McAfee going into business for himself, that is even worse. That uncertainty is exactly whats driving frustration backstage, with talent reportedly unsure which scenario is more damaging. The overall reaction, according to the report, is blunt and not something WWE would want getting out this close to WrestleMania. And the concern doesnt stop at just this storyline. Talent is now reportedly worried about what this could mean long-term especially with earlier reports pointing to corporate influence behind the decision. That concern quickly shifts into a bigger question about how decisions could be made going forward if business starts slipping. And finally, the fear that outside calls could directly dictate creative direction even on short notice. This update flips the story. What looked like a celebrity tie-in now has real heat behind the scenes with talent openly questioning both the execution and the decision-making process. With WrestleMania 42 getting closer, this isnt just about one segment anymore its about how WWE is handling creative at the highest level. Do you think WWE crossed the line with the Pat McAfee angle, or is this just part of doing business at a bigger level? Drop your thoughts and feedback below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
