WWE Payback 2013 Results

Sheamus defeated Damien Sandow in the pre-show match

The pre-show match that was shown on both YouTube and Yahoo Sports saw Sheamus pick up the victory over an impressive Sandow. The match involved a lot of interesting moments as Sandow dominated most of the match. Though many felt that having a star like Sheamus in the pre-show was bad, it was actually a good move as WWE managed to get in a lot of viewers for the match. Surprisingly, Sheamus picked up a clean victory as Sandow looked hopeful for a huge PPV victory.

Curtis Axel defeated The Miz and Wade Barrett to become the new Intercontinental Champion

Curtis continued his winning run as he managed to pick up the victory over The Miz and Champion Barrett to become the new Intercontinental Champion. Son of the greatest Intercontinental Champion Mr. Perfect, Axel managed to give us some really good offense inside the ring. The Perfectplex on Barrett received a lot of cheers from the crowd. While Miz had Barrett locked in the Figure Four, Axel came into the ring and pinned Barrett to pick up the victory.

AJ defeated Kaitlyn to become the new Diva’s Champion

In a match that involved a lot of build up, AJ managed to win her first Diva’s Champion by tap out. AJ countered Kaitlyn’s spear attempt to lock in the Black Widow which made Kaitlyn tap out.

RVD to return in Money in the Bank

WWE announced that RVD will make his comeback in Money in the Bank this year.

Dean Ambrose defeated Kane for the US Title

Ambrose looked a completely different person inside the ring here as he tried several different moves. There were moments were Ambrose tried Undertaker’s Old School, but Kane somehow managed to counter that move. Ambrose slapped Kane, who then went out of the ring enraged. A DDT outside the ring on the floor put Kane out as Ambrose wisely came in and Kane was counted out.

Alberto Del Rio defeated Dolph Ziggler to become the new World Heavyweight Champion

One of the most unpredictable results of the night. Del Rio, who had been in the title race for quite sometime now, finally managed to pull one back as he picked up the victory against Ziggler to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. Del Rio took advantage of Ziggler’s concussion as Ziggler was made to look injured during the fight. The crowd was clearly behind Ziggler as they booed Del Rio. Ziggler showed complete heart in this match as he managed to kick out of huge kicks to the back of the head. Despite referee’s attempts to stop the match, Ziggler wanted to carry on; and after a Zig-Zag which Ziggler failed to capitalize on, a final kick to the back of Ziggler’s head gave Del Rio the victory and the title.