WWE SmackDown Preview - Will Cody Rhodes Take Stephanie McMahon's Advice? Who Is Randy Orton's Mystery Caller? Could Chelsea Green RETURN From Injury? The End Of The MFTs?!

In this lively Friday night SmackDown preview podcast, hosts Adam Wilborn and Michael Hanflit dive into the major storylines heading into WWE's Friday Night SmackDown. They open with a humorous debate over whether ATB's '9pm till I come' qualifies as a 'song,' using Google definitions and personal opinions to explore the boundaries of musical terminology. The conversation then shifts to the Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton rivalry, analyzing Cody's potential shift to a more aggressive, 'fight fire with fire' approach after Stephanie McMahon's advice. They speculate on Orton's mysterious phone call, with theories ranging from The Rock to Kevin Owens, and debate whether the reveal should happen at WrestleMania for maximum ticket sales. The hosts also discuss the potential return of Chelsea Green from injury, suggesting a babyface redemption arc with Julia Hart, and consider the future of the MFTs, possibly ending with Solo Sikoa returning to the Bloodline. They touch on Carmelo Hayes' US title loss, advocating for a triple threat at WrestleMania, and reflect on the evolving nature of social media and internet culture. The episode closes with a playful look at the hosts' own experiences with sleep, partying, and aging in the wrestling world.