In a shocking development on WWE Raw, Triple H issued an important announcement related to Gunther’s bold action after attacking Pat McAfee. The incident occurred on April 21, 2025, in Las Vegas, when Gunther, ie “The Ring General”, angry because the crowd mocked him with the “You Tapped Out” words after the defeat to Jey Uso at Wrestlemania 41.
The incident escalated quickly when Gunther strangled Michael Cole with a lock. Pat McAfee, did not hesitate, jumped into the intervention, launched a elbow that made Gunther let go. However, “The Ring General” does not stop. He quickly locked McAfee’s neck, making him unconscious at the comment table. This action was stunned and forced General Manager Raw Adam Pearce to intervene. Gunther was fined an unspecified amount and suspended indefinitely.
But the story does not stop there. In RAW on April 28 in Kansas City, Triple H, as the creative head of WWE, made the wrestling world pay attention. He announced that Gunther would face the direct consequences of his actions, but not by extending the suspension command. Instead, Triple H revealed that Pat McAfee requested a match against Gunther at WWE Backlash on May 10, 2025 at St. Louis. Notably, Nick Aldis, General Manager Smackdown, who temporarily replaced Pearce, approved this proposal, officially confirmed the dramatic match.
McAfee, a former NFL player and a famous commentator with a straightforward style, made fans excited with an emotional speech on Raw. Standing on the comment table, he announced that he would protect his honor and his colleague Michael Cole. McAfee emphasized that he could not stand still when “The Ring General” attacked his close friend. The upcoming match marked McAfee’s official return in the ring after the impromptu victory over The Miz at Wrestlemania 39.
Fans on social networks are boiling with this information, many people call this one of WWE’s most attractive plot this year. Can McAfee face one of WWE’s most feared wrestlers? Or Gunther will continue to prove why he was called “The Ring General”? All will be answered at Backlash. Follow up to not miss this peak moment!
