Pat McAfee Choked Out by WWE Star in Shocking Post-WrestleMania Showdown

Shocking Moment: WWE Star Gunther Chokes Out Commentator Pat McAfee on RAW
By Eric Blum | Published: 05:06 BST, 22 April 2025 | Updated: 05:06 BST, 22 April 2025

WWE commentator Pat McAfee faced a brutal attack from wrestler Gunther during Monday’s RAW, leaving fans stunned. The incident occurred during WWE’s first post-WrestleMania 41 episode, where Gunther—fresh off losing his World Heavyweight Championship to Jey Uso—lashed out at McAfee and fellow announcer Michael Cole.

[IMAGE 1: Pat McAfee grimaces as Gunther applies a chokehold. Caption: Gunther subdues McAfee during a heated exchange on RAW.]

The tension began when Cole criticized Gunther for “tapping out” to Uso at WrestleMania 41. The Austrian star, known for his dominant streak, snapped, placing Cole in a chokehold. McAfee, who rarely engages physically, intervened to defend his colleague but was swiftly overpowered. Gunther locked McAfee in a rear-naked choke, leaving the ESPN host unconscious after nearly a minute.

[IMAGE 2: Gunther confronts commentators Cole and McAfee. Caption: Gunther’s rage ignited by critiques of his WrestleMania loss.]

McAfee, visibly dazed, required medical attention and was escorted off-screen. He was replaced by Joe Tessitore for the remainder of the broadcast. WWE’s storyline likely mandates a suspension for Gunther due to his attack on non-wrestlers, though McAfee’s absence may also be scripted following his WrestleMania return.

The shocking segment underscores Gunther’s menacing persona while raising questions about McAfee’s future on commentary. For now, Tessitore stands ready to fill the void as WWE’s drama unfolds.

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