# Cody Rhodes Off Script Promo, Pat McAfee RUINED WrestleMania, Chris Jericho AEW Return, Mercedes Moné Controversy | The Two Count

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Podcast: [Off The Script w/JDfromNY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-script-w-jdfromny-969350)
Published: 2026-04-08T16:08:58+00:00
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On this week’s episode of The Two Count with Jonathan Coachman, we break down the biggest stories across WWE and AEW, including major WrestleMania developments, controversial promos, and fan reactions across the wrestling world. We start with the fallout from Cody Rhodes’ off-script promo on SmackDown, and whether it added real emotion to the WrestleMania build or exposed cracks in WWE’s creative direction. We also discuss the reveal of Pat McAfee as the mystery call, and whether WWE delivered on the hype or left fans underwhelmed. Over in AEW, Chris Jericho makes his return, raising questions about whether AEW continues to rely too heavily on established names instead of building new stars. We also break down the situation surrounding Mercedes Moné vacating her final championship, and why many fans are frustrated with how AEW is handling one of its biggest stars. Elsewhere, Carmelo Hayes remains without a clear WrestleMania direction, and we debate whether WWE is missing a major opportunity with one of its fastest-rising talents. We also take a closer look at the reaction to Peter Rosenberg’s comments on “suicide dives”, and whether the backlash reflects a larger divide in how fans view modern wrestling. Plus, we discuss Dave Meltzer’s comparison of Kendal Grey to Sasha Banks, and whether the comparison is fair or completely off-base. 📍Support The Channel: ♦Join the "Off The Script" VIP Club: 👉https://www.youtube.com/c/JDfromNY206/join ♦Get Your JDfromNY Merch: 👉https://www.bonfire.com/store/off-the-script/ ♦Follow on Twitter/X: 👉https://twitter.com/jdfromny206 ♦Follow on Instagram: 👉https://www.instagram.com/jdfromny206 ♦Follow on Tik Tok: 👉http://www.tiktok.com/@jdfromny ♦Follow on Twitch: 👉http://www.twitch.com/jdfromnewyork ♦Request A Cameo: 👉http://www.cameo.com/…

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