As CinemaBlend guessed in our WWE Backlash predictions, Pat McAfee could not best Gunther in a one-on-one singles match. The outcome is hardly surprising, but the follow-up reaction from the commentator certainly threw me for a loop. While I expected him to take some time off following the loss, it sounds like it could be longer than anticipated.

WWE commentator Pat McAfee revealed the eye injury he suffered at the hands of the 'Ring General' Gunther at Backlash. His latest match against WWE's Gunther left Pat McAfee battered, and he revealed another injury during the May 12, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix.

It was a rough night for Pat McAfee against Gunther at WWE Backlash. Today on The Pat McAfee Show, the RAW commentator spoke about his experience stepping into the ring with the former World Heavyweight Champion and how he feels coming out of it.