Pat McAfee will have ‘some things to say’ on WWE SmackDown

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Pat McAfee says he will have “some things to say” on WWE SmackDown this week.

On Wednesday, McAfee revealed that The Pat McAfee Show will not air on Thursday and Friday this week as he will be in San Jose for SmackDown.

McAfee said:

“Friday night, live from San Jose. I think I got some things to say. I think we will have a good time there on SmackDown.”

McAfee was revealed as Randy Orton’s ally on SmackDown last week and assisted in an attack on Cody Rhodes. He also claimed that Orton will “save the business” by winning his 15th championship at WWE WrestleMania 42. McAfee has continued to comment on the angle during episodes of The Pat McAfee Show this week.

This week’s episode of SmackDown will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. No matches or segments have been announced for the show.

WWE SmackDown April 10, 2026:

  • Pat McAfee has some things to say
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