At WWE Backlash 2025, held on May 10 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, Pat McAfee clashed with Gunther in an action-packed match. The WWE announcer had to face a formidable challenge from the former Heavyweight Champion, as the latter dominated the ring with his hard-hitting style and power-packed punches, leading him to win the bout.
Following the match, Pat McAfee shared his experience on The Pat McAfee Show, candidly discussing the physical toll of the encounter. However, McAfee stated that Gunther has the chance to become the greatest WWE Superstar of all time . Let’s take a look at what the WWE announcer had to say about Gunther and his future ahead in WWE.
Why does Pat McAfee believe Gunther would become the greatest WWE superstar?
After his match at WWE Backlash 2025, Pat McAfee believes that Gunther would become the greatest WWE superstar. He admitted it during The Pat McAfee Show, where he spoke candidly about his Backlash experience and how brutally he was attacked by the Ring General. During his Pat McAfee Show on ESPN/YouTube, the excitable WWE announcer talked about how he was feeling two days after the match.
Sharing his experience after the fight, he said, “The body is a little battered and bruised. Me and Gunther had a moment in time where I believe I showcased to him something that he showed a little respect. I showed him I wasn’t scared to eat one of those [chops] if need be.”
As the discussion continued about the WWE Backlash match, McAfee admitted that it went longer than he thought it would. “This went a lot longer than I thought it was going to be. I think the first chop popped both of my eardrums, the sound.”
Speaking about Gunther, McAfee praised the Ring General and even predicted that he has the potential to become an all-time great superstar in WWE.
Pat McAfee said, “To Gunther’s credit, him giving me the head nod at the end, I think he acknowledged what happened in there. I think he was waiting until it was on camera to be able to do that. If you saw him talking to the ref, I think he was asking the ref, ‘I would like people to see this and know this.”
He further added that it was a privilege to work with Gunther, “What an honor it was to get into the ring once again and be part of Backlash and fight [Gunther]. He might be in GOAT conversations when it’s all said and done.”
“Michael Cole, I’m sorry I couldn’t get us the win. At least I think the guy who was bullying your old ass around knows we’re willing to fight if we have to,” McAfee added.
Also Read: Pat McAfee to face Gunther at Backlash after reckless demand — is this bravery or pure stupidity? | NFL News - The Times of India
Pat's prediction regarding Gunther's future may come true, given that he has only been on the main roster for three years, but he is already the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in history and a former World Heavyweight Champion.
Following the match, Pat McAfee shared his experience on The Pat McAfee Show, candidly discussing the physical toll of the encounter. However, McAfee stated that Gunther has the chance to become the greatest WWE Superstar of all time . Let’s take a look at what the WWE announcer had to say about Gunther and his future ahead in WWE.
Why does Pat McAfee believe Gunther would become the greatest WWE superstar?
After his match at WWE Backlash 2025, Pat McAfee believes that Gunther would become the greatest WWE superstar. He admitted it during The Pat McAfee Show, where he spoke candidly about his Backlash experience and how brutally he was attacked by the Ring General. During his Pat McAfee Show on ESPN/YouTube, the excitable WWE announcer talked about how he was feeling two days after the match.
Sharing his experience after the fight, he said, “The body is a little battered and bruised. Me and Gunther had a moment in time where I believe I showcased to him something that he showed a little respect. I showed him I wasn’t scared to eat one of those [chops] if need be.”
My chest… is ahhh… burning pic.twitter.com/RVrhRkRYuf
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 11, 2025
As the discussion continued about the WWE Backlash match, McAfee admitted that it went longer than he thought it would. “This went a lot longer than I thought it was going to be. I think the first chop popped both of my eardrums, the sound.”
Speaking about Gunther, McAfee praised the Ring General and even predicted that he has the potential to become an all-time great superstar in WWE.
Pat McAfee said, “To Gunther’s credit, him giving me the head nod at the end, I think he acknowledged what happened in there. I think he was waiting until it was on camera to be able to do that. If you saw him talking to the ref, I think he was asking the ref, ‘I would like people to see this and know this.”
He further added that it was a privilege to work with Gunther, “What an honor it was to get into the ring once again and be part of Backlash and fight [Gunther]. He might be in GOAT conversations when it’s all said and done.”
“Michael Cole, I’m sorry I couldn’t get us the win. At least I think the guy who was bullying your old ass around knows we’re willing to fight if we have to,” McAfee added.
Also Read: Pat McAfee to face Gunther at Backlash after reckless demand — is this bravery or pure stupidity? | NFL News - The Times of India
Pat's prediction regarding Gunther's future may come true, given that he has only been on the main roster for three years, but he is already the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in history and a former World Heavyweight Champion.
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