WWE Payback 2014

WWE Payback 2014WWE Payback 2014

By NWK2000
From June 01, 2014
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We get the opening video package and it's the scary old lady from the Taker/Lesnar package. Why does everyone think the broken glass motif is a good theme. Although the package does end on a cool note with Bray glaring into the camera.


Sheamus vs Cesaro w/Paul Heyman for the US Title

-I'm super glad this is opening, I think this one will steal the show.
-Already we see a "Push Curt Hawkins" sign and a "What about me? What about Raven?" sign. Maybe it's just the Saint Louisan in me, but I f***ing hate Chicago crowds.
-Paul Heyman actually turns CM Punk chants into a way to rip the Blackhawks, and then plug Brock Lesnar, brilliant
-Wow, immediate signature combo by Sheamus, and countered by Cesaro
-Lots of unexpected use of signature moves
-Oooh a small package finish, this doesn't hinder Cesaro's push.

6.75/10 would've been a 6 if not for the finish.



Rybaxel vs Rhodes Bros

Goldust plays a good babyface in peril
-Cody comes and messed up a moonsault, I wouldn't be surprised if he tweeks something.
-I think that's the first time I've seen a guy get powerbombed into another guy.
-Man, talk about a false finish, that was literally 2 and 7/8ths
-YES, Rybaxel won. I wish Goldust would've taken the pin though
6/10

Oh, now this is interesting, Cody being sad instead of pissed about the loss. Forget what I said about Goldust taking the pin.

HOORAY RUSEV TIME
Lana comes out and, as only she can, gets legit heat. They're now announcing Rusev in Kilos, this is f***ing amazing.

Rusev w/ Lana vs. Big E


I like the double body block collision, and them trading punches as well.
-DAMN, Big E does a Joe corner urinagi
-That out-of-ring spear makes me pop every time.
-FUCK Rusev kicks are ridiculous
6.5/10 this is how squashes should be done

Apparently Kofi vs Bo is happening. That's what I get for not watching the pre-show before the review.

Kofi Kingston vs Bo Dallas


-Jerry Lawler class bulls**t on Bo being on PPV, good
-Did Bo Dallas just Tebow? I love this man
-Kofi's face after Bo's promo was amazing
-zOh...okay Kane's here.
-Kane murders Kofi while Bo runs like a chickenshit,
-Bo comes in and tells a murdered Kofi he'll be fine if he Bolieves
-Apparently Kofi is anti-Authority and that's why he was murdered, thanks for that Cole.


RVD vs Bad News Barrett for the IC Title

As usual, Bad News cuts a great pre-match promo.
-JBL justifies people cheering for Bad News, because people like Bad News, it's why they watch the news, brilliant
- Ooooh, that sequence with the ring post and stuff made it suspenseful
7/10

Daniel Bryan video package, and now here comes Steph. She narrates the stakes like the DBZ announcer. They come out, she brings in the Bryan's non-existent "weird, bearded" baby and says they need to do the right thing. BRIE QUITS! AWESOME! THIS MAKES BRIE LOOK LIKE AN UBER BABYFACE.


John Cena vs Bray Wyatt. Last man Standing


I know Cena wins this (special thanks to Sassafrass for spoiling it), but I really don't think this will hurt Bray's character, he's way too over.
-What is it that Cena's caring around. An infant's shirt? A napkin?
-Huh, the Usos backing up Cena, I dig it.
--Cena looks like an underdog early, dig it
-AA early
-WOAH, CRABWALK
-Did Uso just do a 630 senton?
-This is one of the quicker LMS matches I've ever seen
-Why did Cena have to tease using the chair? As Cole said, it's well with in the rules of the match
-Bry posing on top of the steps was great.
-Jesus, brutal headstomp.
-AHHH Royal Rumble 2007 chair throw spot
-Bray caught Cena in a dive for the Sister Abigail
-OH s**t, that Senton
-Umaga hip bump through the table, how appropriate
-Superplex through the table
-Crowd brawl
-I dig the finish, it gives Bray a chance for rebuttal and wasn't necessarily a sign of his own weakness that he was defeated.
8.5/10, on par with Punk/Cena and Umaga/Cena as Cena's best match.


Alicia Fox vs Paige for the Diva's Title

Crazy Alicia Fox is amazing
-Oh hey a straightjacket hold, awesome
-Pretty great, I hope Alicia/Paige is a feud that goes for a while.
4.5/10

Evolution vs The Shield Elimination match

Too much to actually call here.
8.5/10 great match
Great PPV overall, although I don't know if I would've put the time in if not for the WWE Network.

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