Cody Rhodes Says He’s Going “Mariah Carey” on Pat McAfee: “I Don’t Know Him”

Cody Rhodes has delivered his most comprehensive and entertaining assessment yet of Pat McAfee’s involvement in their WrestleMania 42 storyline — and it culminated in a Mariah Carey impression that is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. Speaking on Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, Rhodes balanced genuine candor about his concerns with carefully calibrated wit in a way that underscored both his discomfort with the situation and his refusal to give McAfee more oxygen than necessary.

“I’ve been told some of the people in his orbit, his circle, think he’s the next Sylvester Stallone in terms of TV and film. I don’t know if I’m getting that. I love me some College GameDay, he’s very good on College GameDay. I’m glad there are people who like to pitch themselves in WrestleMania and big moments. I’m flattered,” Rhodes said. He then delivered the line of the interview. “Henceforth, I’m just going with the Mariah Carey — ‘I don’t know him.'”

Cody Rhodes Says the Randy Orton Rivalry Has Rich Story Material That Got Pat McAfee Inserted Into It

Rhodes was equally pointed when breaking down the creative reality of the situation — acknowledging the deep history between himself and Orton before questioning how McAfee fits into that equation. “Randy Orton, we have almost two decades of history. There is a lot of rich story material. Then we inserted Pat McAfee. You know the troops all outside and there is that clown? I’m not saying he’s the clown, but it’s an interesting fit.” He also revisited his concern about the lack of pushback in McAfee’s orbit. “Everyone around Pat McAfee, his orbit — probably someone needs to say ‘no’ every now and again. Looking up while I’m getting my ass kicked, he’s wearing shades. It’s a different era of wrestling. It’s like watching a guy at a bar doing a Stone Cold impression.” McAfee will be in Randy Orton’s corner when Orton challenges Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship on WrestleMania 42 Night One on April 18 in Las Vegas.