What Pat McAfee most likely told Gunther backstage before ruthless choke-out on RAW noted by WWE veteran (Exclusive)
The RAW after WrestleMania 41 expectedly featured some big moments, including Gunther snapping at the commentary team. While reacting to the segment, Vince Russo speculated about what McAfee would have wanted Gunther to do.
Fresh off his loss to Jey Uso at WrestleMania Saturday, Gunther certainly wasn't a happy man. The crowd also targeted him by chanting, 'You tapped out.'
An infuriated Ring General first grabbed Michael Cole before proceeding to choke Pat McAfee, and the announcer's face made it look like Gunther legitimately hurt him. During this week's Legion of RAW, Vince Russo felt Pat might have told Gunther to lay it in before the angle, as it would elevate it visually for the audience.
As things panned out, the segment came across well, and Vince Russo praised the personalities involved for playing their parts to perfection.
"I guarantee you, because bro, you could see the blood rushing to McAfee's head. I guarantee you, McAfee said to Gunther, 'Choke me out.' That's my point, guys, he was so red in the face. He said to Gunther, 'Do not make his look namby pamby, choke me out', and that was really well done." [45:14 - 46:00]
Vince Russo admitted that while they criticize many aspects of the WWE product, the angle involving Gunther was well done on RAW and amongst the best things that happened throughout WrestleMania week.
"Again, we bury everything, this was the best thing that happened all weekend long." [44:30 - 44:41]
Gunther has gotten some of his heat back after RAW, and Vince Russo believed WWE needed to ensure it happened after his crushing defeat at WrestleMania.
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