Pat McAfee vows to destroy Gunther’s ego at Backlash

Pat McAfee expressed his determination on Monday Night Raw ahead of his anticipated match with Gunther at Backlash.

Pat McAfee vows to destroy Gunther’s ego at Backlash

Gunther and Pat McAfee (via WWE)

Pat McAfee faces a monumental challenge at WWE Backlash as he prepares to go one-on-one with Gunther for the first time ever. In what promises to be a high-stakes grudge match, McAfee—though not a full-time wrestler—will step into the ring to defend his honor against one of the most ruthless competitors in the industry.

Despite the odds and the sheer intensity of his opponent, the former NFL punter remains undeterred. In a bold face-off on Monday Night Raw, McAfee vowed to shatter Gunther’s ego in the center of the ring. He pointed out that The Ring General is making the same critical mistake he made in his WrestleMania bouts against Sami Zayn and Jey Uso—underestimating his opponent.

This time, Pat McAfee issued a stern warning, claiming the mistake could cost Gunther dearly. The Raw commentator declared that he wouldn’t just be fighting for himself, but also for Michael Cole and every kid who’s ever been bullied. According to McAfee, the only person who should be worried now was Gunther.

It was a bold and passionate promo—one that could have shaken anyone’s confidence, but not The Ring General. Instead of being fazed by McAfee’s fiery words, Gunther locked eyes with him and calmly thanked him. He said those words had only fueled his desire to destroy McAfee, and that he was now looking forward to wiping the smile off his face in St. Louis.

Gunther breaks his character for a rare personal video ahead of his match with Pat McAfee at Backlash

Gunther is a fierce WWE star known for his aggressive wrestling style and intimidating presence in the ring, where he’s capable of dismantling anyone. However, in a recent viral video, The Ring General showed a more personal side to his fans. While shooting WWE’s promotional material, he took a moment to surprise his wife with a thoughtful gift.

Gunther
Gunther (via WWE)

In a video shared by WWE, Gunther was seen going from shop to shop in search of the perfect watch for his wife. During this search, The Ring General paused for a moment to reflect on his success, admitting that he never imagined he would earn so much from professional wrestling that he’d one day be able to buy a watch of his wife’s choosing.

Success is a reflection that everyone eventually recognizes in their own way. Gunther had his moment during the watch hunt, a lucky day when others might have overlooked such milestones. With this mindset, the former World Champion is now headed to St. Louis to face Pat McAfee in a grudge match this weekend.

Pat McAfee to go on a hiatus following his match with Gunther?

Pat McAfee is set to have his first wrestling match in years at Backlash this weekend. Despite his confidence, it’s unlikely he’ll defeat Gunther at the event. However, this match could also mark the beginning of a hiatus for McAfee in WWE for a while.

Jessika Carr trying to separate Gunther and Pat McAfee
Jessika Carr trying to separate Gunther and Pat McAfee [via- WWE]

The former World Heavyweight Champion is likely to dominate Pat McAfee at Backlash, potentially squashing him early on before continuing his rampage to make a bold statement. In a shocking twist, Gunther could leave the NFL star bloodied in the ring, sending a clear message of disrespect.

Thereafter, McAfee could go on a hiatus for a while to recover from his injury. This could allow him to fulfill his prior commitments and perform other gigs. Besides, it could also re establish the Austrian powerhouse as a dominant figure on Monday Night Raw.

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