WWE Payback 2017 Results and Review House of Horrors and Standard Booking

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WWE Payback was this weekend, and the highlight of the show for me was simple, drinking Indianapolis’s finest from Sun King Brewing. I had a Wee Mac and Pachanga, and didn’t go with the cream ale, although I still have one in the fridge. I also bought a digiorno, and found out that they have changed their formula, because it now sucks. Oh well.

WWE Payback 2017 Results

Enzo Amore and Big Cass def. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (Kickoff Match)
Chris Jericho def. United States Champion Kevin Owens
Austin Aries def. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville by Disqualification
Raw Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz def. Sheamus and Cesaro
Alexa Bliss def. Bayley to become the new Raw Women's Champion
Seth Rollins def. Samoa Joe
Bray Wyatt def. Randy Orton in a House of Horrors Match
Braun Strowman def. Roman Reigns

WWE Payback 2017 Review

I’m tired. I admit that. I am also late on this review. I have been dealing with a variety of issues, and am fighting to try and make this site a bit more robust, but sometimes I get burned out on not making any money and watching wrestling. Here are my thoughts on the show from San Jose, California.

Enzo Amore and Big Cass def. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (Kickoff Match)

The kick off match was fun, and got the crowd really into things moving forward. Enzo put on a great deal of offense against the Club Sandwich boys. Big Cass got the hot tag, laid waste, but Enzo really showed off that he has some great moves, and was able to harness enough power to win this match. This was a great opener in my view, and I was hoping that this feud was over, but guess what? It’s not.

Chris Jericho def. United States Champion Kevin Owens

Not one smart fan, podcast, or video channel picked Chris Jericho to defeat Kevin Owens. Owens and Jericho have some good chemistry. Jericho won with the Walls of Jericho after Owens’s hand was injured earlier in the match. This was a fine outing, but a bit boring considering it’s the U.S. Title.

Austin Aries def. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville by Disqualification

Neville pulled the ref into Austin Aries, while in a submission move. This is the same idea that we saw with NXT Takeover, as Asuka did the same thing. Only this time, Neville was disqualified for doing it, and would cost Aries the title. This feud continues. I’m bored with Aries at this point, I don’t get it honestly.

Raw Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz def. Sheamus and Cesaro

The Hardy Boyz won a hard hitting match. Sheamus and Cesaro put the boots to the Hardy’s but wow, stiff as hell. You can find slow motion hits on Youtube about this match, including Sheamus kicking Jeff unprotected in the face, knocking out his tooth. Matt Hardy was busted open the hard way, and it looked bad. Sheamus and Cesaro lose, and then turn heel after the fact. Oh well.

Alexa Bliss def. Bayley to become the new Raw Women's Champion

This was a solid match. Bayley was able to put on a showcase of her talent, but Bliss had her number nearly every time. Bayley was sent flying into a post head first, and Bliss capitalized. The psychology of this match was great, and enjoyed this greatly. Bliss is great, no doubt.

Seth Rollins def. Samoa Joe

A slow moving, illogical match. Rollins would sell that his knee hurt one minute, then he’s jumping off the top rope the next minute. I don’t understand the logic. I have a legit knee injury, and when I’m in pain, I’m dragging my leg to not put weight on it. Rollins seems to forget and remember that his leg is messed up, and it’s not acceptable. OH well.

Bray Wyatt def. Randy Orton in a House of Horrors Match

What the hell was this? Seriously, what the hell? Wyatt and Orton fought in an old house. Orton had a beard growing, walked into a house without a shirt on, and Wyatt attacked him. This was like a Hollywood movie rather than a wrestling match. Orton was left for dead after a refrigerator was thrown on him. A limo took Wyatt to the arena, and Orton showed up at the arena, and it looked like Wyatt was going to lose again. Jinder showed up with the Bollywood Boys and cost Orton the match, which got a lot of cheers, to be honest. Wyatt wins, thanks to Jinder Mahal.

Braun Strowman def. Roman Reigns

I honestly forgot that this match was going to be on. Brown Shoeman showed up and beat up Roman Reigns, simple as that. Reigns put on a show as usual, but he was heavily taped up, and it was obvious that he was going to get pummeled into oblivion. Strowman took out all of his weapons and eventually beat down Strowman enough to win the big match. Shoeman wins clean, and that was that.

Overall Payback 2017 was not that good. I spent a lot of time trying to stay awake, and while there were a few moments that I recall being good, the majority of it wasn’t that fun to watch. It was illogical, boring, and just tired. Oh well.

WWE Payback 2016 Results and Review The New Era’s First Event

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The All State Arena in Chicago was the home for WWE Payback 2016 and while I am only a few hours away from the arena, I decided to catch it on the WWE Network. I wasn’t expecting a lot, but wow, things got moving fast.

Before we go through my thoughts, let me tell you about my predictions that I got wrong and right.

Here are my predictions as posted yesterday or the day before.

U.S. Championship Match, I picked Ryback.

I predicted the McMahon’s would set up a match for control at the next ppv.

I picked Natalya winning via DQ (RIGHT KIND OF)

I picked NO winner.

I picked The Miz (RIGHT)

I picked Jericho.

I picked Corbin.

I picked The Vaudevillians (nope)

I picked Roman Reigns (RIGHT)

I also predicted Bullet Club showing up, the Wyatts and Finn Balor.

Now, with that out of the way, let’s consider WWE Payback 2016 Results and Review from last night!

Dolph Ziggler defeated Baron Corbin

The opening match wasn’t that grand, and didn’t end like I thought it would end. Baron Corbin lost this one, but he did have a lot of control over the match. He looked strong, with a lot of power moves. However, the finale came with Ziggler doing a quick roll up and that’s it. I didn’t think this was great. However, I did like Corbin’s entrance.

Kalisto defeated Ryback (United States Championship)

Kalisto put on a nice showing, but some of his offense just isn’t believable to me. Ryback put on a serious show here. He put through some big power moves and threw Kalisto around a lot. However, it was Kalisto that took the win here, and it was a better match than WrestleMania.

Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. The Vaudevillians NO CONTEST

This match barely got underway before something big happened. Enzo Amore was thrown into the ropes, he caught the second rope and dropped on his head, knocking himself completely out. He was out cold, and that stopped the match and caused the stretcher to come out. This was not a work, this was legit. Amore was diagnosed with a concussion, and he was released from the hospital. This was a freak accident, but hey, it happens.

Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn

An all-out brawl. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn put on a 4 star classic here. Back and forth through a lot of different points, and I was hoping for a Zayn win. Owens would eventually win, but not without putting on a showcase of various power moves, and insane movements. The frog splash he threw out was stellar, Zayn’s athleticism is always grand, and this one took the match of the night. Owens heel ways are beyond a shadow of a doubt the best in the business right now. He got on commentary afterwards and berated the team, except for JBL. Great stuff here.

The Miz defeated Cesaro (Intercontinental Championship)

Not a great match, not a bad one, these two work fine together. The match flowed very well, and Cesaro was poised to get the big win here. The Miz however, got the final pin after Sami Zayn attacked Owens and the two brawled and caused distraction in the ring. Cesaro knocked the two off the apron and Miz picked up the win. The end set up a 4-way match for Extreme Rules, and well, Owens really wants his intercontinental title match. This was not a classic, but a great bit of wrestling towards the end.

Dean Ambrose defeated Chris Jericho

Another great match, and a surprise Ambrose win. Jericho and Ambrose went back and forth, but I was a bit distracted with twitter, because Enzo’s injury from earlier in the night. I liked it. It was ok, and Ambrose got the win, but I don’t know where he goes from here.

Charlotte defeated Natalya (Women’s Championship)

Now this was an odd one. Bret Hart looked old, tired, and definitely didn’t look like he was ready to be back on television at all. The two put on a great overall match, with Charlotte looking absolutely amazing. I was left wondering where Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch were. I thought it was a diva’s revolution, and yet they couldn’t squeeze in more women’s matches into this show? I don’t know. If you go back, look for Charlotte’s incredible moonsault off the top to the outside. I loved it. The end was a screw job and JBL mentioned Little NAICH and that was that. Natalya and Bret Hart put the Flairs into sharpshooters and that was that.

Mr. McMahon said both McMahon children will be running Raw.

So after all that, both McMahon children will run Raw. This was awful. The show would eventually have both of them come out and restart the main event after Styles won twice. Once via count out and once via disqualification. Terrible.

Roman Reigns defeated Aj Styles (World Heavyweight Championship)

Now this was a title match. Aj Styles was going through every move in the book. Reigns was strong overall, and the two put on a stellar showcase of what you should see in the main event at Pay Per view events. I was impressed with Styles completely, and Reigns was not a chump here. The two put on serious moves, suplexes, high risk maneuvers, and so much. They tore the house down in this one. The match ended twice, then restarted, and that’s when The Bullet Club showed up. They beat down Reigns and this was all Aj. Aj Styles was seconds away from winning the WWE Championship, but nope, The Usos were the equalizers, and well, a spear later and it was all said and done. Reigns wins, gets booed out of the building, but what a hell of a match. Great, great showcase. Great main event.

WWE Payback 2016 Results

Dolph Ziggler defeated Baron Corbin
Kalisto defeated Ryback (United States Championship)
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. The Vaudevillians NO CONTEST
Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn
The Miz defeated Cesaro (Intercontinental Championship)
Dean Ambrose defeated Chris Jericho
Charlotte defeated Natalya (Women’s Championship)
Mr. McMahon said both McMahon children will be running Raw.
Roman Reigns defeated Aj Styles (World Heavyweight Championship)

My overall rating for WWE Payback 2016 is: 9 out 10 as it was a lot more fun than WrestleMania.

WWE Payback 2016 Predictions

Ryback versus Kalisto (WWE U.S. Championship)

This is a match that should see a lot of commentary on how small Kalisto is against the big guy. Look to see Ryback win this one, get the title and get a good run against all comers. In fact, I wouldn't put it past WWE to put in Apollo Crews in a feud with Ryback as two big guys going at it is a Vinnie Mac wet dream. 

Winner: Ryback for the U.S. Championship 

Vince McMahon Announces Who Controls WWE 

Look at Vince to state that at the next Pay Per View, Team Authority will face Team Shane winner will get control over the show. 

Winner: No One, Setting Up A Match For Next Pay Per view

Charlotte vs. Natalya (WWE Women's Championship)

I don't think that Bret and Flair can get too physical. Hart has stated that he can't really do a lot of bumps, so if there is any interaction, look for Flair to get hit hard on this one, and the unpopular solution of Natalya winning via disqualification and Charlotte once again not losing the belt. 

Winner: Natalya via DQ

Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens

I honestly think that this is going to be a brawl, and it won't end with a finish. What it's going to do is simple, it's going to go quite a while, but double dq or double countout with this leading to a serious second match with weapons, ladders, or something else. Last man standing most likely. This is a money feud, there will not be a definitive winner here, in my opinion. 

Winner: No Winner, Double Countout or DQ

The Miz vs. Cesaro (Intercontinental Championship)

The Miz will put on a good match, Cesaro will beat the crap out of him, but The Miz will retain the title after the Skull Crushing Finale. 

Winner: The Miz

Chris Jericho vs. Dean Ambrose

Look for Jericho to win this one, and BURY Dean Ambrose. Then get Jericho into a feud with Roman Reigns as his last major feud before retiring for good. 

Winner: Chris Jericho 

Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler is enhancement talent, nothing more at this point. Ziggler is going to put on a showcase of wrestling, but will most likely lose this one yet again. Look for Baron Corbin to look strong yet again. 

Winner: Baron Corbin 

Enzo and Cass vs. The Vaudevillains 

In this final match in the tag team title tournament, look for The Vaudevillains to win big here. I think Enzo and Cass are great, but their time is not now, and they will end up losing this one, setting up a return of Blue Pants and Carmela down the line. But in this match, The Realest Guys in the room will go down to the throwback tag team of The Vaudevillains. 

Winner: The Vaudevillains 

Roman Reigns vs. Aj Styles (WWE Championship)

Here it is, the match you'd never think you'd see since Aj Styles was so loyal to TNA. Well, while a lot of people are hoping for Bullet Club to help Aj Styles win the big one, I think it's going to be Roman Reigns getting the victory. If by chance Aj does win, it will be by disqualification, and it will lead to him getting a rematch. 

Winner: Roman Reigns

The Wild Card Bullets 

No pun intended here. What will happen other than the aforementioned matches? Watch out for: 

• The Bullet Club and Finn Balor showing up to beat up Aj Styles. 
• Look out for a Roman Reigns heel turn by aligning with The Bullet Club and Balor. 
• Watch out for the Wyatt Family!

And there you have it, Payback 2016 predictions! I'll have results and review on Monday, and a new column coming to you weekly. 

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WWE Payback 2013 Thoughts and Review

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WWE Payback 2013 hit the Chicago area last night and while I don’t often venture forward to watch any pay per views, this time around I was intrigued by some of the card. I don’t remember everything that happened, but you might remember a few things more than I did, which is fine. The following things I wanted to comment on, even though more things happened. You can get full images, video and beyond by visiting the official wwe website, otherwise join me in ranting on a few things I noticed about the show.

WWE Payback Results 

Sheamus defeated Damien Sandow
Curtis Axel defeated Wade Barrett and the Miz for the Intercontinental Title
Aj Lee defeated Kaitlyn for the divas championship
Alberto Del Rio defeated Dolph Ziggler for the World Heavyweight Championship
Cm Punk defeated Chris Jericho
The Shield defeated Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan
John Cena defeated Ryback in 3 Stages of Hell

I didn’t see the Sheamus match, so I can’t say much about that. I do however want to say that the show should have included that match up during the main ppv, instead of some of the filler that was on the line up.

Curtis Axel aka Mr. Perfect Lite

The triple threat match was actually really well done, and I absolutely loved the ending. Axel getting the pin on Barrett and capturing the IC title would have made his father proud. The only thing that I can’t get over is the fact that Axel has the personality and charisma of a wet paper bag. He needs to really work on that or else I will inevitably hate him. I loved the perfectplex pin which would’ve blown the roof off the arena, but oh well, new IC champion.

The divas did ok. That is all.

Alberto Del Rio bad guy?

I guess Del Rio is a heel again? I don’t know, he kept kicking Ziggler in the head and the whole storyline was about concussions, and didn’t bode well for me. I didn’t like the match and do not support the lame attempt at making Del Rio hated, he doesn’t need that, he can just cheat, like natural heels do.

Cm Punk returns to mediocrity.

The building was definitely loud for the big return, but Jericho is right, he is not the best in the world. Sure he beat Jericho clean and the two threw out a really good match, but was it the best? An instant classic? No! The crowd made the match though and Punk’s new shirt is awesome. Punk is definitely one of the more important aspects of wrestling right now, and I’m glad he’s back.

Super Cena wins again.

I had a shred of doubt as to the winner, but nope, Superman aka John Cena wins again. I am ultimately sick of Cena destroying ALL the heels. He can’t lose can he? I hate the guy, you hate the guy, he needs to turn heel now!

There you have it, all my thoughts on Payback 2013. If you want to support this blog and help me get cable to watch more shows away from my computer, than please support by buying stuff via amazon online. Thanks!