Just seven days after this year's SummerSlam, WWE is putting on the Payback pay-per-view this Sunday.
While SummerSlam ushered in a new era on both Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown, Payback will look to continue that momentum into the fall and winter months.
Roman Reigns' return at the end of SummerSlam has flipped SmackDown and the Universal Championship picture on its head. While Randy Orton's attack on WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has taken the champ out of action for the time being.
Not to mention the main roster debut of Keith Lee has added a jolt of energy to the WWE product.
Payback will look to end feuds, start new stories and may even reveal who those pesky Retribution guys are. To watch the upcoming pay-per-view, continue reading for all the information.
WWE Payback 2020 Start Time
Payback will go live from the Amway Center in Orlando on Sunday, August 30. The Kickoff show will start at 6 p.m. EDT with the main show beginning at 7 p.m. EDT.
How To Watch the Payback 2020 Kickoff Show Online
WWE kickoff shows give background on the matches you'll see on the pay-per-view and you may see a backstage promo or two that will further the story between wrestlers.
The kickoff shows usually have at least one match that takes place in the hour-long pre-show, but WWE has yet to confirm which match it would be. It's safe to say that a match will happen on the pre-show just be sure to keep an eye on WWE social media to learn more.
Fans can watch the Payback kickoff on the WWE Network, or the promotion's official Twitter, Facebook and Twitch channels.The official WWE YouTube channel will also have the kickoff show.
How To Watch Payback 2020 Online
This year's Payback pay-per-view can only be viewed through the WWE Network. The WWE Network is offering a free trial for one month by signing up with a credit card. Fans can cancel their subscription at any time.
Download the WWE Network app on iOS and Android devices to watch online and on-the-go. The WWE Network is also available on PS4 and Xbox One, simply by searching "WWE Network" on the PlayStation and Microsoft stores, as well as on streaming devices like Roku and the Amazon Fire Stick.
WWE Payback 2020 Card
There are five confirmed matches on the Payback card for now. There are plenty of championship match options that can be announced between now and Sunday and we'll update the lineup when they do.
Here's the current card for this year's Payback:
- "The Fiend" (c) vs Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns - Universal Championship Match
- Bayley and Sasha Banks (c) vs Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax - Women's Tag Team Championship Match
- Apollo Crews (c) vs Bobby Lashley - US Championship Match
- Keith Lee vs Randy Orton
- Seth Rollins and Murphy vs Rey and Dominik Mysterio
Are you excited for this Sunday's Payback pay-per-view? Which match are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments section.
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