Seth Rollins survives Shinsuke Nakamura at WWE Payback.
Seth Rollins retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Payback, defeating Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event.
The finish saw Rollins hit the stomp for the victory.
As expected, Nakamura targeted the injured back of Rollins, but it wasn't enough to lead Nakamura to his first world title in WWE. Rollins was able to overcome everything Nakamura threw at him, including a top rope landslide and a Kinshasa.
NAH MAN THIS IS INSANE LMFAOOOOO #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/l7X0SIjhEF
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) September 3, 2023
#WWEPayback Seth Rollins anunció el «Curb Stomp» permitiendo que Shinsuke Nakamura se incorporara intentando la «Kinshasa».
— MUNDO LUCHA (@iMundoLucha) September 3, 2023
Intercambio de «Roll Up's», Rollins aprovechó la posición al salirse para aplicar un «Pisotón» instantáneo y lograr obtener la victoria. pic.twitter.com/9eHNrIiEG0
WWE Hall of Famer The Great Muta (Keiji Muto) was ringside for the match.
WWE Hall of Famer The Great Muta is here for our main event at #WWEPayback as @WWERollins defends the #WorldTitle against @ShinsukeN! pic.twitter.com/RapuWR2HaF
— WWE (@WWE) September 3, 2023
This marked the fifth successful title defense for Rollins. He won the vacant title in a tournament final against AJ Styles at WWE Night of Champions.
Nakamura was given a title shot by Rollins on the August 14 episode episode of WWE Raw, one week after Nakamura attacked Rollins. Nakamura whispered in Rollins' ear on that night, giving Seth a concerning look. It was later revealed that Nakamura said he knew about Seth's back, giving him a target for their bout at WWE Payback.
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