RAW Turns Hostile as GUNTHER Shoves Pat McAfee Ahead of Backlash Showdown

The May 5 episode of WWE RAW took place at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. You never know what can happen with another premium live event approaching, and fans got their money’s worth.

Fans were shocked to see GUNTHER attack Michael Cole and Pat McAfee on the RAW after WrestleMania 41. McAfee then surprised fans once again as he called out the Ring General for a match at Backlash.

During WWE RAW this week, the two had a chance to have a face-to-face confrontation. Naturally, fans were expecting an explosive segment.

This segment capped off the second hour of RAW this week. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce was in the ring, and he introduced both competitors. He warned both of them to keep things professional before they started.

GUNTHER was heavily booed as he started first. Fans also chanted “you tapped out” at him. McAfee started off his promo by calling Michael Cole a “walking, talking, GOAT” before he praised Cole for his ridiculous track record for 28 years. Then McAfee praised the Cornhuskers, which brought a huge pop from the Nebraska crowd.

McAfee said that, despite their difference in origin, he and GUNTHER both grew up watching pro wrestling thinking that was what they were put on Earth to do. Then McAfee said that GUNTHER has been at this for twenty years, and he’s been a champion in WWE, so he’s jaded. It is different for Pat, as he still gets “jacked up about life, baby” every time he walks into a WWE building.

Then Pat McAfee said that GUNTHER has gotten too comfortable, and he will prove that this version of GUNTHER is soft. The Ring General didn’t like hearing that at all. He started off his reply by asking McAfee if he enjoyed his daughter’s birthday on Saturday, but next Saturday is going to be special. GUNTHER promised to show up more focused than ever before, and he promised him his full and undivided attention at Backlash.

After saying that “only the grace of god will rip my arms off your throat,” GUNTHER pushed Pat McAfee and left the ring. This was certainly a tense promo. Only time will tell how Backlash turns out.

What’s your take on Pat McAfee and GUNTHER’s current WWE storyline? Let us know what you think in the comments section!