Overview

• Gunther rebounded from his WrestleMania 41 loss by defeating Pat McAfee via sleeper hold submission at WWE Backlash in St. Louis on May 10, 2025.
• The match stemmed from a Raw segment where Gunther attacked Michael Cole, prompting McAfee to intervene and challenge him to a fight.
• Despite losing, McAfee gained fan respect for his resilience, refusing to tap out and later posting, 'Never tapped aht,' on social media.
• WWE Backlash, a mid-May Premium Live Event streamed on Peacock and Netflix, serves as a transitional event in WWE's annual calendar.
• Speculation suggests Gunther may next feud with Goldberg, though this storyline remains unconfirmed at this stage.