Pat McAfee issues statement regarding his match against Gunther at WWE Backlash 2025

As seen during the 2025 WWE Backlash PLE, Gunther scored a victory over announcer Pat McAfee. While speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, McAfee issued a statement regarding the match…

“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. 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.”

“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.’ 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.” (quotes courtesy of WrestlingNews.co)