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Pat McAfee Returns to WWE Ring Tonight to Face Gunther at Backlash

The ESPN analyst and former NFL punter steps into the ring for his eighth WWE match, continuing a feud sparked by Gunther's post-WrestleMania attack on Michael Cole.

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Overview

  • Pat McAfee is set to wrestle Gunther tonight at WWE Backlash 2025, held at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
  • The match stems from a Raw after WrestleMania confrontation where Gunther attacked commentator Michael Cole, prompting McAfee to intervene and later challenge him to a match.
  • This will mark McAfee's eighth WWE match and his first since participating in the 2024 Royal Rumble.
  • Gunther, known as 'The Ring General,' is the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history and a prominent heel in the promotion.
  • WWE Backlash 2025 will stream live at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally, featuring a lineup of marquee matches.