WWE Payback Preview

Payback has always been a good PPV because it's literally the payoff show for everything that went down at Mania, but this one is a little weird because of the superstar shake up the other week. We have Wyatt and Orton fighting a Smackdown match. Owens and Jericho fighting to see who takes the US Title to Smackdown. It just has a real feel. I think over the next month we're gunna see a lot of development with various new feuds and rising stars as we truly move into 2017 for the WWE. But before moving ahead, let's check out tonight's card.

Kick-Off Show

Miz TV featuring Finn Balor

A lot of talk about this becoming a match. If so, there's no way Finn loses a clean one. The Miz is the top contender for Ambrose's Intercontinental Championship so maybe this is a way for Finn to get himself into the title scene as well. If they do fight..

Prediction: Finn Balor


Enzo & Cass vs. Gallows & Anderson

In a match up that will likely decide the next contenders for the Hardy's championship. Gallows and Anderson had their title run so I think it's time to give Enzo and Cass their first real shot. Hopefully for a fun match with the Hardy Boyz.

Prediction: Enzo & Cass



Main Card

Neville (c) vs. Austin Aries -- Cruiserweight Championship

These two had what was arguably the match of the night at Mania and are sure to repeat that success again. It's a hard call on whether Neville can win again or if Aries can get that win that has been expected since his huge return. Neville has been an unreal heel champion and losing a highly competitive match won't hurt Aries at all.

Prediction: Neville retains


The Hardy Boyz (c) vs. Sheasaro -- Raw Tag Team Championships

Sheamus and Cesaro have really pulled it together as a team as of late, but it's far too early to take the titles off of the Hardys, especially to what is still a makeshift tag team. Save it for a full time team and then bring back the Broken gimmick.

Prediction: Hardys retain


Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe

It was a surprise to many that Joe didn't interfere in the Mania match, but now we're finally getting the payoff we've been waiting for since Joe injured Rollins' knee. I don't think Rollins will immediately compete with Lesnar for the title so we might be seeing this rivalry for a bit. That's why I think Samoa Joe might actually squash Rollins tonight. Could be a little bold but Rollins' new finisher sucks and even though he's my homie I gotta put him on the bench for one PPV.

Prediction: Samoa Joe


Kevin Owens (c) vs. Chris Jericho -- United States Championship

The winner of this match goes to Smackdown with the title. It's known that Jericho is leaving soon. Owens is better and has more of a reason to win and become a face of Smackdown. Easy.

Prediction: Kevin Owens retains


Bayley (c) vs. Alexa Bliss -- Raw Women's Championship

Alexa Bliss is actually my girlfriend and I'm sick and tired of Bayley and Sasha Banks cutting promos about their childhood dreams. They have nice stories and all, but I couldn't be more done with those two if I tried. Bliss kills everybody on the mic and was an unreal champ on Smackdown. Get this shit off of Bayley and give it to someone who will give it life.

Prediction: Alexa Bliss


Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt -- House of Horrors Match

Maybe I'm just behind, but I have no fucking clue what this match is. At the last second they're changing this to a non title match which makes me think Wyatt could win this. I was honestly shocked by his loss at Mania and hate how he can never get that one win he needs to get over. Yeah, he was the champ but did that really feel like it was enough? Give him the win then send him to Raw to run shit at the top and that'll start with him beating Dean Ambrose in his first feud on the red brand.

Prediction: Bray Wyatt


Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman

Roman Reigns actually beat Strowman clean -- which was bullshit -- so Braun responded by beating the everliving shit out of Reigns and cracking his ribs and separating his shoulder in the biggest ass kicking I've ever seen as a WWE fan. I mean, he literally flipped the guys ambulance on his side. With Roman recovering just in time for the match, he has the injury excuse to fall back on for a loss, which allows Braun to get his win back and Roman to lose without looking bad. One of these guys SHOULD be moving on to face Lesnar who we haven't seen in forever..

Prediction: Braun Strowman

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Andre the Giant Battle Royal

Don't let the Battle Royal aspect make you think Braun isn't winning this. Corbin debuted and won it last year and now he's getting a title shot a year later. Strowman is coming into this already established so this should be the start of a big year for him. Hopefully they have some good call ups

Prediction: Braun Strowman



Neville (c) vs. Austin Aries -- Cruiserweight Championship

Two guys like Neville and Austin Aries fighting in Orlando could easily steal the show tonight. This is a battle for cruiserweight supremacy in a feud that should headline this division for a while. Neville has been the top dog for a while and seems like the pick here, but I'm gunna take my chances with Austin Aries getting his Mania Moment early into his WWE career.

Prediction: Austin Aries



Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Baron Corbin -- Intercontinental Championship

As I mentioned ^^, Corbin debuted about a year ago at the last Mania and now he's here. For a while it seemed like Corbin's call up was yet another waste of a Battle Royal winner, but after a few months of figuring himself out, Corbin is finally ready to contend. The brand split was huge for giving him more exposure with a bigger role.
Ambrose, on the other hand, is a well established vet who has never needed a belt on him to remain relevant. It's time for Corbin to win that first belt with the company.

Prediction: Baron Corbin



Alexa Bliss (c) vs. The Field -- Smackdown Women's Championship Open Challenge

Daniel Bryan made this an open challenge which makes this an interesting one for my girlfriend Alexa. I could see an Asuka debut but she did just retain the title on NXT so I don't know if they'd rush her to the main roster like that unless they're really trying to hide the surprise. That being said, Naomi will be back to claim her title that she never lost in her hometown and that's the direction I see this going.

Prediction: Naomi



Gallows & Anderson (c) vs. Sheasaro vs. Enzo & Cass -- Raw Tag Team Championships

I have a lot of title changes tonight, which is probably a mistake on my part, but having Enzo & Cass down in Orlando where they made a real name for themselves, in a ladder match, I think the pick is easy.
Enzo & Cass are definitely the weakest team of the three with Enzo's ring ability not being up to par for this match. But with it being a ladder match, Enzo suddenly gains an advantage.
Expect Enzo to grab the belts and new champs to be crowned.

Prediction: Enzo & Cass



John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Mizanins

The most well built up match will come to fruition tonight. The Goat and John Cena have been cutting A+ promos on each other with Miz and Maryse showcasing their fine acting with incredible performances as their opponents.
This could be Nikki's last match and Cena is gravitating towards another part time schedule, so I think WWE's couple wins this one.

Prediction: Cena and Bella w/ a proposal



Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax -- Raw Women's Championship Fatal Four-Way Elimination

It's in elimination match, so Bayley has more of a chance to retain, but her title reign is due to end tonight.
Nia Jax isn't ready to be champ.
Charlotte has won too much.
I think this comes down to Sasha and Bayley to get a program going with these two.

Prediction: Sasha Banks



Chris Jericho (c) vs. Kevin Owens -- United States Championship

It's almost weird seeing these two fight with JERICHO being champ mostly because I forgot he had a championship. Jericho is going on tour soon so he'll be leaving. What better way to go out than by putting over Kevin Owens at Mania? I know the rivalry is heated, but you can tell behind the scenes these two love and respect each other. Would love to see The Authority help push Owens to being the double champ.

Prediction: Kevin Owens



AJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon

AJ Styles really is the best wrestler in the world and having him face Shane McMahon in kind of a throwaway match is a little disappointing. But I think the fact that nothing is really on the line means they're gunna take a lot of risks and big bumps. They built a giant ramp, a roller coaster, and a giant ring that overhangs the actual ring. Shane's jumping off of something. At least give me a coast to coast with a trash can or something. Styles has to win tho.

Prediction: AJ Styles



Triple H vs. Seth Rollins -- Unsanctioned Match

Listen, I know this is about to get wild so just stay with me. 
I know Seth Rollins HAS to win here, but I don't think he does it. For the past 6 years, HHH has alternated winning years. And there are like no rules here. And Samoa Joe will be lurking.
House shows do suggest that Finn Balor gets involved and helps Rollins win, and that is probably gunna happen. But I think Balor is gunna join the Authority. Balor LOVES Triple H. LOVES him. Imagine if he joined the team with Owens? Don't believe it just watch. 
Or imagine if Finn Balor helped Rollins then Shinsuke debuts with The Authority?? lmao

Prediction: Triple H



Goldberg (c) vs. Brock Lesnar -- Universal Championship

This match will be like 7 minutes and Lesnar will become the champ. Take it out of the ring to make it interesting or something.

Prediction: Brock Lesnar



Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Randy Orton -- WWE World Championship

Randy Orton's master plan to infiltrate the Wyatt Family and win the championship will probably pay off here, but I don't want it to. Somebody has to retain a title tonight, so why not let it be Brotha Bray? Guy deserves a run and Orton has won enough championships as it is. Luke Harper will cost somebody this match. Hopefully Wyatt can control him this time.

Prediction: Bray Wyatt retains



Roman Reigns vs. The Undertaker

I hope this main events because Roman Reigns is about to retire Taker and it might as well be the match of the night. A Reigns win could also kill the mood of the entire arena ruining the other matches in terms of reactions and if it's really Takers retirement he deserves the proper send off.
BUT FUCK ROMAN REIGNS.

Prediction: THE UNDERTAKER



Also watch for a KURT ANGLE appearance as well as the BROKEN HARDYS. SOMEBODY HAS TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE AND I KNOW THEY WILL THEY HAVE TO. DOES SHINSUKE NAKAMURA DEBUT??????