WWE Payback 2020 Roman Reigns becomes Universal Champion, Results, Highlights Written Details

The big dog Roman Reigns wins Universal Title at WWE Payback Pay Per View and it seems that its just the beginning of the new era of Roman Empire. Sasha Banks and Bayley split seems to be more evident after the result we got tonight in the Women’s tag team title match. Matt Riddle gets his first main roster PPV win over King Corbin. Keith Lee showed pure dominance over legend killer Randy Orton. The most interesting thing we have noticed is that Alexa Bliss is showing signs of a character change and she might be paired up with Bray Wyatt in the coming days.

WWE Payback 2020 Winners and Losers

1. The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) vs. The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) Singles Match

Winners – The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan)

Losers – The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce)

Liv Morgan gets tagged in by Ruby Riott and Morgan clears the ring. Morgan stomps Peyton Royce after which she tagged in Ruby. Morgan gets dumped out of the ring after which Billie Kay and Peyton Royce hit Dejavu on Ruby Riott and went for the cover but Morgan breaks up the pin. Morgan drags Riott back to the corner to make the tag. Riott and Morgan hit a combo code breaker/Riott Kick picking up the win.

2. Apollo Crews (c) vs. Bobby Lashley w/ The Hurt Business Singles Match for United States Championship

Winner – Bobby Lashley

Loser – Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews hits Bobby Lashley with a spinebuster after which Crews does the Wakanda Forever salute before landing a standing moonsault. Crews lifts Lashley up for a press slam but Lashley rolls out of it. Crews hits two German suplexes. Crews gets a near fall after a frog splash. Crews hits the ropes and runs right into a sky-high one-armed spinebuster. Lashley locks Crews in the Full Lashley picking up the win.

After the match, MVP drags a cameraman into position and he snaps a bunch of photos of the Hurt Business with the US title.

3. Sheamus vs. Big E Singles Match

Winner – Big E

Loser – Sheamus

Sheamus hits Big E with a High knee and went for the pin but Big E kicks out at two. Sheamus attempts the Brogue Kick but Big E catches Sheamus and hits a powerbomb. Big E crushes Sheamus with the Big Ending picking up the win.

4. King Corbin vs. Matt Riddle Singles Match

Winner – Matt Riddle

Loser – King Corbin

King Corbin drops Matt Riddle with a right hand, but Corbin drops from a stiff kick to the gut Riddle delivered second ago. Deep Six by Corbin and he went for the cover but Riddle kicks out. Riddle lands the Bro-to-Sleep after which Riddle goes up top and hits the Floating Bro picking up the win.

After the match at Backstage, King Corbin attacked Matt Riddle from behind.

5. Bayley and Sasha Banks (c) vs. Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax Tag Team Match for Women Tag Team Championships

Winners – Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler

Losers – Bayley and Sasha Banks

Shayna Baszler grabs Sasha Banks and puts her in the Kirifuda Clutch. Baszler drops down while she has Banks and Bayley in different submission hold. Banks tries to claw at Baszler, but Baszler grabs Banks’ arm and uses it to choke Bayley. Bayley taps out!

After the match, Charly Caruso tries to interview Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax but Jax jumps around and celebrates the win. Baszler just tells Charly they are going to celebrate.

6. Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton Singles Match

Winner – Keith Lee

Loser – Randy Orton

Randy Orton sidesteps Keith Lee causing Lee to crash into the ring post. Lee falls out of the ring. Orton back suplexes Lee on the announce desk. Lee was almost counted out. Orton locks Lee in a chin lock but Lee gets to his feet. Lee hits a pounce that sends Orton flying out of the ring into the announce desk. Lee back suplexes Orton on the announce desk. Orton kicks Lee in the chest as he was trying to get back in the ring. Hangman’s DDT by Orton. Orton plays to the video screens in the crowd. Orton calls for the RKO. Lee counters the RKO with the Spirit Bomb picking up the win.

7. Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins and Murphy Tag Team Match

Winners – Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio

Losers – Seth Rollins and Murphy

Seth Rollins tries to powerbomb Rey Mysterio into the corner while Murphy hits a kick. Rey reverses the powerbomb into a ranna, sending Rollins into Murphy kick. Dominik Mysterio hits a 619 on Murphy. Rey blasts Rollins with a diving sunset bomb into the barricade. Dominik lands a frog splash on Murphy picking up the win!

8. The Fiend (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman No Hold Barred Match for the Universal Championship

Winner – Roman Reigns

Losers – The Fiend and Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman attacks The Fiend during his entrance. Strowman hits a powerslam for a near fall. Strowman walks into a nasty crossbody by The Fiend. The Fiend hits Sister Abigail but Strowman kicks out. No sign of Roman Reigns yet. Strowman and The Fiend fights outside the ring.

Alexa Bliss was watching the match backstage. The Fiend pulls a huge mallet from under the ring. Strowman tosses a desk chair at The Fiend, hitting him in the face. Strowman clubs The Fiend into the ring steps. Strowman tries to hit The Fiend with the mallet.

The Fiend kicks Strowman in the knee after which the Fiend hits Strowman in the chest with the mallet. The Fiend hits Strowman with the ring steps. Strowman and The Fiend fight up to the stage. Strowman crossbody blocks The Fiend off the stage. Strowman drags The Fiend back to the ring. Strowman goes up top?. The Fiend cuts him off. The Fiend superplexes Strowman off the top. When they land, the ring collapses. The referee was sent flying out of the ring.

Roman Reigns’ music hits. Reigns and Paul Heyman walk out on the stage. Reigns had a steel chair in his hand. Reigns signs the contract and gets in the ring. Reigns screams for a referee. Reigns pins The Fiend but The Fiend kicks out. Reigns tries to pin Strowman but Strowman kicks out. Reigns hits Strowman with a chair over and over again. Stroman kicks out again. Reigns tries to attack The Fiend but The Fiend puts Reigns in the Mandible Claw. Reigns kicks The Fiend in the nuts. Reigns falls out of the ring in the process. Strowman struggles to get to his feet. Strowman turns around and Reigns Spears him picking up the win.

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