When WWE formally booked Pat McAfee for a wrestling match with the “Ring Basic” Gunther at Backlash, one factor was clear: the ESPN host was going to depart the match a lot otherwise than he entered it.
Taking the ring after a card full of twists and turns, McAfee took 80 % off the match’s offense, with Gunther laughing off his occasional botched spot whereas beating him repeatedly with large chops, Dinosaur Drop Kicks, and quite a lot of chokes to drive his foe into submission.
In the long run, Gunther acquired the win regardless of a couple of reputable close to falls spurned on by interference by Michael Cole, however McAfee lived to inform the story of the match come Monday, with the previous All-Professional punter incomes his opponents’ respect by way of a dramatic show of welts and bruises, as he shared on social media.
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Yikes, that’s one pink chest from what may need eaten 20 chops over the course of the match.
One of many extra fascinating matches on the cardboard, with some assuming Gunther would get the win in 30 seconds, whereas others fearful that the RAW commentator may really safe the win through some shenanigans, McAfee took a beating over the course of the match, incomes the loss after mercifully being put out of his distress simply after the 14 minute mark.
Cole appeared genuinely fearful about his good friend, and whereas Gunther got here near placing a beating on the long-time senior commentator, giving flashbacks to his match at WrestleMania XXVII, ultimately, it seems like this feud has come to an finish, with the “Ring Basic” acknowledging that he does respect the duo and their opinions, after taking difficulty with a few of their feedback earlier than the present.
And one of the best half? Pat McAfee will definitely discuss it extensively on his present this Monday, giving WWE the crossover enchantment they need, which, ultimately, is kind of the purpose of the match within the first place.
