Randy Orton defeats Kevin Owens: Raw August 31

Result: Randy Orton defeats Kevin Owens

Match:

• Aleister Black attacked Kevin Owens as Owens made his way to the ring. After taking a black mass, Owens insisted on taking the match.
• Randy Orton immediately hit the RKO for the pinfall victory.

All Matches from WWE Payback August 30

• Full Results
  • Keith Lee v. Dolph Ziggler – Winner Advances to Triple Threat Match for WWE Championship Opportunity
  • Kevin Owens v. Randy Orton – Winner Advances to Triple Threat Match for WWE Championship Opportunity
  • Seth Rollins v. Dominik Mysterio – Winner Advances to Triple Threat Match for WWE Championship Opportunity
  • Triple Threat Match for WWE Championship Opportunity
  • Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan v. Iiconics – Winner Gets Title Shot
  • Mickie James v. Lana
  • Cedric Alexander and Viking Raiders v. Hurt Business
  • Street Profits v. Andrade and Angel Garza – Tornado Tag Match

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