WWE Payback 2014
Payback (2014) took place on June 1, 2014 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. It was the second event under the Payback chronology, with the event having originated in 2013. There were two main events, with the first main event featuring John Cena versus Bray Wyatt in a Last Man Standing Match. The second match faced Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista) against The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose) in a No Holds Barred six-man tag team elimination match. Other matches included Bad News Barrett defending the IC Title against RVD, the debut of Bo Dallas against Kofi Kingston, Big E vs Rusev, Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs Rybaxel, and Cesaro defending the US Title against Sheamus.
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Plot Summary
WWE Payback 2014 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. The main event saw John Cena face Bray Wyatt in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Other notable matches included Seth Rollins vs. Rob Van Dam and a Triple Threat IC title match. The event featured a mix of championship defenses and grudge matches, showcasing the ongoing storylines within WWE at the time.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, critical reception typically focuses on the quality of the matches, the booking decisions, and the overall entertainment value. Payback 2014 received a generally positive reception for its main event match and several other strong performances, though some storylines and booking choices were met with mixed reactions.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event between John Cena and Bray Wyatt was widely praised as an intense and thrilling contest.
- Several mid-card matches delivered strong in-ring action.
- Some booking decisions and the length of certain segments were points of contention for viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews for WWE Payback 2014 are generally positive, with many praising the main event for its dramatic conclusion and the overall energy of the show.
Fun Fact
The main event Last Man Standing match between John Cena and Bray Wyatt was highly anticipated and considered one of the standout matches of the year for both competitors.
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