Gunther Sets WWE Backlash Match Against Pat McAfee May 10

Gunther, currently absent from WWE television due to a storyline suspension after attacking Pat McAfee and Michael Cole, has reacted on social media to his upcoming match against McAfee at WWE Backlash on May 10, 2025. The match was made official after McAfee challenged Gunther, with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis confirming the bout. Gunther, who recently lost his WWE World Heavyweight Championship to Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41, expressed amusement at the announcement, signaling his awareness and possible anticipation for the encounter. Pat McAfee brings a limited but impressive WWE track record, with multiple high-profile victories and only one premium live event singles loss. Meanwhile, Gunther remains one of WWE's most decorated competitors, having held the Intercontinental, World Heavyweight, and NXT United Kingdom Championships. The storyline and the clash between Gunther's dominance and McAfee's underdog persona have generated considerable interest among WWE fans.