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,

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.

For the first time in a while, Pat McAfee was back in the ring at WWE Backlash 2025. McAfee is usually watching from the side these days as a broadcaster. However, there was something to settle against Gunther in an anticipated matchup between the two from St.