Gunther defeated WWE Raw commentator and former NFL punter Pat McAfee in a grudge match at Backlash on Saturday. McAfee may have lost the fight, but he continued to win over the WWE Universe's hearts—and the respect of Gunther.

McAfee, 38, took a bruising defeat at the hands of former WWE World Heavyweight champion Gunther in St. Louis. The “Ring General” is known for his punishing in-ring style and feuded with the former Colts punter leading up to the WWE’s first major show following ‘Mania.