The fallout from the April 21st, 2025 edition of WWE Raw continues to make headlines following a shocking altercation involving Gunther, Michael Cole, and Pat McAfee on the post-WrestleMania episode.
The confrontation began when Gunther confronted announcer Michael Cole during a heated in-ring segment. As tensions escalated, McAfee attempted to intervene — only to be violently choked out by the imposing Austrian, much to the shock of fans and commentators alike.
McAfee, addressing the incident on The Pat McAfee Show, offered an update on his health and shared insight into the unexpected angle.
“Thank you for all the positive prayers and vibes for this here neck,” McAfee began. “Gunther snatched up and choked me out on Raw after Mania. I went to a local medical facility in Las Vegas. I thought I might have something with the C2 or C3 — something in the neck — because of how it felt, but they said I was deemed A-OK.”
The former NFL punter and WWE personality confirmed that he lost consciousness during the chokehold, adding some levity with stories of his crew’s reaction at ringside.
“I certainly lost consciousness, as the entire world watched on. Shout-out to the boys jumping the barricade. I do have some questions though — all that security focused on the boys? I’d be focused too. Ty was going to get some. Boston Connor was going to naw on an Achilles. DBone actually puked ringside. He almost ran through four to five different guys.”
McAfee continued by praising his crew and expressing frustration with security’s slow response as he tried to defend Cole.
“I appreciate you guys getting in there as I was blindsided trying to stick up for Michael Cole, as the Austrian asshole attacked me. There’s security and there is nobody helping as I’m getting my life choked out of me. What am I supposed to do? I found out quickly there isn’t much to do when Gunther has that thing on you. I felt my body slithering away. You kind of disappear from existence.”
“Everybody who said they are happy it happened to me, I hope we meet in person so I can punch you in the fucking face. I was sticking up for Michael Cole. What happens next? You tell me. I’m bout it, bout it for whatever. If you think choking me out is going to end me, you’re wrong. You think you’re going to bury me publicly, and I’m gonna quit showing up? You’re wrong. You’re not going to mess with Michael Cole and get away with it.”
The unexpected physicality has fans wondering what could be next for Gunther, McAfee, and Cole. Could this angle lead to a future in-ring confrontation?
Stay tuned to PWMania.com for more updates on this developing story and all things WWE.
