The WWE Payback 2023 event delivered an action-packed night of wrestling, leaving fans thrilled and satisfied. The show featured intense matches, surprises, and plenty of drama. The recap provides a comprehensive overview of the event, including match results and key moments. Additionally, highlights showcase the most captivating and memorable segments, keeping fans engaged. The inclusion of exclusive photos gives readers a visual glimpse into the event, capturing the excitement and energy of the matches. Overall, the content provides a detailed and exciting summary of WWE Payback 2023, catering to fans’ desires for updates and exclusive content..
Becky Lynch def. Trish Stratus – Steel Cage Match
The Man came to Pittsburgh and made good on her word as she dispatched WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus in a thrilling Steel Cage Match.
Trish Stratus started the match by attempting to unceremoniously escape the cage, but she was captured by Lynch. The Man went to work, tossing the Hall of Famer all around the ring and even into the steel structure.
Both Superstars exchanged incredible moves, like Trish Stratus hitting a Widow’s Peak and Lynch nailing not only a Twist of Fate, but also a back-breaking superplex.
Zoey Stark came to Trish Stratus’ aide and got into the cage, but Lynch locked the cage door herself and proceeded to hit a Man-handle Slam on Stark and then a Super Man-handle Slam on Stratus to earn the victory.
After the match, Trish Stratus slapped Stark which prompted a brutal Z-360 onto the WWE Hall of Famer.
LA Knight def. The Miz
WWE Payback host and “The Greatest of All Time” John Cena hit the ring and infuriated his old rival, The Miz, by announcing that he would be the Special Guest Referee in his match against LA Knight.
The WWE Universe lit up every time Knight struck The Miz, but the A-Lister showed that he had a few tricks up his sleeve, using his veteran savvy to down Knight while trying to circumvent Cena’s strict enforcement of the rules.
After kicking out of the Skull-Crushing Finale, Knight rallied and fed off the WWE Universe to hit his signature elbow drop, then planted him with Blunt Force Trauma to earn one of his biggest victories yet.
As the two stood atop the ramp, Cena raised Knight’s hand to show his respect for The Megastar.
Rey Mysterio def. Austin Theory – United States Championship Match
The United States Championship remains with the LWO as Rey Mysterio knocked off Austin Theory to retain his title
The legendary luchador and WWE Hall of Famer lived up his reputation as one of the greatest ever as he used his speed and agility to keep Theory off-balance, highlighted by an incredible sliding Tornado DDT to the outside.
After getting drilled by a 619, Theory expertly countered the following splash, but his attempt at A-Town Down went awry as Mysterio rolled him up to retain his title.
Finn Bálor & Damian Priest def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn – Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match
A Steel City Street Fight went the way of The Judgment Day as Finn Bálor and Damian Priest knocked off Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to become the new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
Owens and Zayn were in control of the match, but NXT North American Champion “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio appeared and got into the fray, only for the titleholders to return wearing Pittsburgh Penguins NHL gear, using hockey sticks as weapons.
The Judgment Day’s title hopes looked lost, but JD McDonagh and WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley appeared, taking out Owens, isolating Zayn in the process.
Zayn hit a Helluva Kick on Bálor, but Mysterio cracked the champion with the Money in the Bank briefcase, allowing him to pin Zayn to win the Undisputed Tag Title.
Cody Rhodes announces Jey Uso is back in WWE
“The Grayson Waller Effect” took place at WWE Payback, but it wasn’t the Aussie Icon who caught the WWE Universe’s attention – it was The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes
Rhodes made the incredible announcement that Jey Uso is returning to WWE as the newest member of Monday Night Raw.
Uso quickly re-acclimated himself to the ring by superkicking Waller and hyping up the WWE Universe.
Rhea Ripley def. Raquel Rodriguez – WWE Women’s World Championship Match
The Judgment Day continued their stranglehold on WWE as Rhea Ripley remained the WWE Women’s World Champion by toppling one of the strongest Superstars in WWE, Raquel Rodriguez.
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