After Pat McAfee was revealed as the mystery caller aligned with Randy Orton on SmackDown earlier this week, fan reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Many viewers have voiced frustration over McAfee’s involvement in a high-stakes WWE Championship storyline.
However, Mark Henry appears to see things differently. Speaking on a recent episode of the Busted Open Radio podcast, Henry explored the idea of bringing McAfee back as a heel, suggesting that such a shift could add depth and intrigue to the storyline moving forward.
Mark Henry Backs Pat McAfee’s Heel Turn Ahead Of WrestleMania 42
Mark Henry has voiced his support for Pat McAfee’s recent heel turn, despite the widespread backlash it has received online. Henry explained that McAfee is aiming to bring back a sense of toughness and aggression to professional wrestling, something he believes is currently missing.
Drawing comparisons to the Attitude Era, Henry emphasized his desire to see a similar shift in today’s product and expressed confidence in McAfee’s ability to help drive that change.
The former World Heavyweight champion said, “I want change. I love the fact that there’s somebody else that wants change, and sometimes, in order to have change, you’ve got to ruffle a few feathers. And so far, it looks like everybody’s feathers are ruffled.”
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Despite the negative reaction from fans, Henry remains optimistic about the direction of the storyline, even likening McAfee’s energy to the intensity seen during the Attitude Era. While his perspective may not align with the majority, it adds an interesting layer to the conversation as the storyline continues to unfold.
Pat McAfee Will Leave WWE Forever If Randy Orton Loses At WrestleMania 42
After Pat McAfee attacked Cody Rhodes, officially turning heel in the process, the former NFL pundit issued a bold statement ahead of the WWE Championship clash at WrestleMania.
With the internet wrestling community largely criticizing his involvement in the storyline, McAfee leaned into the backlash and delivered a striking response. Positioning himself as someone looking to “save the business” by backing Orton, he revealed that he’s willing to raise the stakes in a major way, offering to walk away from wrestling television entirely if Orton fails to win at WrestleMania 42.
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As WWE continues to amplify the drama surrounding the match with McAfee’s involvement, the pressure is now on to deliver a storyline that resonates with fans. Whether this gamble pays off or not remains to be seen.
