With SummerSlam accomplished, WWE now turns its consideration to Sept. 2 when Payback involves Pittsburgh. The occasion kicks off the march to the following of WWE’s “huge 4” pay-per-views, Survivor Sequence.
Whereas the cardboard continues to be coming collectively, there are already some huge matches set for the occasion. These matches embody Seth Rollins defending his world heavyweight championship towards Shinsuke Nakamura and one other title match that can see Rhea Ripley put the ladies’s world championship on the road towards Raquel Rodriguez.
As well as, the lengthy rivalry between Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus involves a head when the 2 ladies meet in a metal cage match.
Have a look under on the confirmed matches for Payback and take a look on the crystal ball of what might come. The occasion streams dwell on Peacock on Sept. 2 with the principle card beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
2023 WWE Payback matches
World Heavyweight Championship — Seth Rollins (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura:Â Nakamura turned on Rollins after the 2 teamed collectively in a six-man tag match, Rollins responded by providing Nakamura a shot on the belt “any time.” Nakamura additionally whispered into Rollins’ ear, visibly shaking the champion. Nakamura would later reveal that he advised Rollins he knew that his again was failing and that he’s residing with ache each day and now Nakamura will finish him.
Ladies’s World Championship — Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Raquel Rodriguez:Â Ripley and Rodriguez had engaged in a collection of brawls earlier than Ripley injured Rodriguez’s knee. Ripley additionally attacked Rodriguez’s tag accomplice and good friend Liv Morgan earlier than injuring Rodriguez once more. For weeks, Rodriguez was not medically cleared to get again within the ring. Lastly, Rodriguez was cleared, attacking Ripley earlier than saying that she had secured a match with the champion at Payback.
Trish Stratus vs. Becky Lynch (Metal Cage Match):Â The rivalry between Stratus and Lynch has been ongoing for months. Their final two matches didn’t go as deliberate, with interference from Zoey Stark ending one match and a wild brawl — once more that includes interference from Stark in a match the place she was banned from ringside — ending in a countout. To strive and ensure the 2 ladies can finish issues with none outdoors interference, Adam Pearce booked a cage match for Payback. In fact, matches designed to “stop outdoors interference” nearly all the time lead to outdoors interference.
2023 WWE Payback predictions
The Miz vs. LA Knight:Â Miz and Knight have exchanged phrases on each Uncooked and SmackDown. Knight lately appeared on Uncooked, distracting Miz sufficient to permit Akira Tozawa to select up an upset victory. It appears a foregone conclusion that the 2 will meet at Payback in a match designed to proceed boosting Knight’s profile.
Jimmy Uso vs. Jey Uso:Â It might be a little bit quickly to completely pull the set off on the Uso vs. Uso match however the first stage may occur at Payback. Issues might not play out in a clear means if the match does occur, permitting the storyline to tug on towards a serious pay-per-view like Survivor Sequence. WWE actually is displaying no indicators of wanting to finish the years-long Bloodline story at this level.
Intercontinental Championship — Gunther (c) vs. Chad Gable:Â Gunther is about to interrupt Honky Tonk Man’s document because the longest-reigning intercontinental champion in historical past however he’s struggling to get the higher of Gable. First, Gable survived Gunther’s “five-minute problem.” Then, after profitable a four-way match to grow to be No. 1 contender, Gable grew to become the primary particular person to beat Gunther in a singles match on the principle roster when he received their title match on Uncooked by depend out. That left Gunther nonetheless as champion however with one thing to show going ahead.