Gunther defeated WWE Raw commentator and former NFL punter Pat McAfee in a grudge match at Backlash on Saturday. McAfee may have lost the fight, but he continued to win over the WWE Universe's hearts—and the respect of Gunther.

WWE Backlash 2025 saw an unlikely match that seemingly exceeded expectations. Pat McAfee stood up to Gunther’s bullying, who put his hands on his colleague, Michael Cole. The former NFL punter displayed a valiant effort against a much stronger Gunther but failed to put him down.

Gunther put Pat McAfee to sleep to end their grudge match at WWE Backlash. The bout was made in recent weeks after Gunther turned the frustration of losing the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41 to the "WWE Raw" broadcast team,