Pat McAfee Airs ‘Security Footage’ of Cody Rhodes Wrecking His Studio

Overview

• McAfee opened his ESPN show Wednesday with a trashed set, then played security video that shows Cody Rhodes smashing props and taking a WWE belt.
• The belt in the clip matches the title McAfee grabbed during Friday’s SmackDown segment tied to the Randy Orton–Rhodes feud.
• WWE and ESPN are using The Pat McAfee Show to promote WrestleMania 42, where Rhodes defends the undisputed title against Orton with McAfee in Orton’s corner.
• Fans on social media mocked the bit, pointing out the hosts laughed through the segment and calling the cross‑promotion confusing during heavy NBA and NFL coverage.
• Industry coverage ties McAfee’s spotlight to backing from TKO leadership and ESPN distribution, part of driving viewers to what ESPN bills as its first WrestleMania on the app.