Pat McAfee has extended an invitation to WWE legend Scott Steiner ahead of his upcoming match against Gunther at Backlash next month in St. Louis, Missouri. The former NFL punter will be stepping into the ring for a singles match against Gunther, and he is seeking some assistance from Big Poppa Pump.
During an episode of The Pat McAfee Show, McAfee personally invited Steiner to appear on his show and help him train for his match against Gunther. He expressed his desire for Steiner to provide him with strategies, tips, and advice to prepare for the showdown at Backlash 2025.
In response to McAfee’s invitation, Steiner seemingly accepted and confidently stated that the collaboration between him and McAfee would result in disaster for Gunther at WWE Backlash. The anticipation for this match is building, especially after Gunther’s recent loss of the World Heavyweight Championship to Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41.
Following his defeat, Gunther unleashed his frustrations by attacking Michael Cole and Pat McAfee on RAW, leading to his indefinite suspension. However, it was announced by Nick Aldis on the red brand that Gunther would be facing off against McAfee at WWE Backlash.
Meanwhile, former WWE writer Vince Russo criticized McAfee for his use of profanity during a recent promo on RAW. Russo questioned the necessity of including swear words in the promo, especially considering the presence of children in the audience. He highlighted that profanity did not play a significant role during the Attitude Era and suggested that it added little value to McAfee’s performance.
Despite the criticism, McAfee remains focused on his upcoming match against Gunther and delivered a warning to his opponent after the official announcement for WWE Backlash. The clash between McAfee and Gunther is expected to be intense, with both competitors vying for victory at the PLE event next month.
As the anticipation for this matchup continues to grow, fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the showdown between McAfee and Gunther at WWE Backlash in St. Louis. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting encounter in the world of professional wrestling.
