Published 11:14 IST, August 26th 2020

WWE Payback 2020: Randy Orton vs Keith Lee and Apollo Crews vs Bobby Lashley announced

On WWE RAW, it was revealed that Randy Orton will face Keith Lee, while US Champion Apollo Crews will defend his title against Lashley at WWE Payback 2020.

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On this week’s WWE RAW, former NXT Champion Keith Lee me his main roster debut and went up against WWE veteran Randy Orton. two superstars delivered an incredible performance, but in end, Randy Orton was hailed as winner as he was attacked by WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, causing a disqualification. This forced WWE to set up a rematch between Orton and Lee which is w scheduled to take place at WWE Payback 2020.

Ar set of superstars who will clash at upcoming PPV is United States Champion Apollo Crews and Bobby Lashley. Apollo Crews vs Bobby Lashley was me official after Crews defeated Lashley’s partner MVP at SummerSlam to retain his title. According to fans, Keith Lee will defeat Randy Orton with help of Drew McIntyre, while Bobby Lashley will become new United States Champion with help of MVP and or Hurt Business members. WWE Payback 2020 PPV is scheduled to take place on August 30, 2020 (August 31 for Indian viewers) at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.

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WWE Payback 2020: origin of Randy Orton vs Keith Lee feud

After Randy Orton attacked Drew McIntyre in opening segment of show, Keith Lee confronted him and challenged him to a match. Randy Orton accepted challenge and pair faced each or later on show. As soon as bell rang, Keith Lee unloed on Randy Orton with a series of punch and kicks. He n sent Randy Orton flying to floor with an overhe suplex but was t able to dominate for long as veteran escaped a powerslam and sent Lee shoulder-first into ring post.

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Randy Orton n came close to hitting Lee with an RKO, but McIntyre returned and attacked Orton, causing a disqualification. However, . 1 contender soon dodged McIntyre’s Claymore and escaped through stands, leaving WWE champion to stare him down. Afterwards, Drew McIntyre went to ring to check on Keith Lee, but Randy Orton appeared from behind and delivered a punt. WWE host Charly Caruso later reported that WWE Champion may very well have endured a fractured skull.

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WWE Payback 2020: beginning of Apollo Crews vs Bobby Lashley feud

After Apollo Crews defeated MVP at SummerSlam, Bobby Lashley challenged him to a title match. United States Champion agreed to give Lashley a title shot but called him out to an arm-wrestling competition officiated by WWE legend Mark Henry. Before arm wrestling competition, Bobby Lashley picked up mic and vowed to defeat Crews at WWE Payback 2020. Crews reiterated same and Mark Henry officially signalled start competition. Even though Lashley tried to cheat by putting his foot under podium, Crews defeated him and when Hurt Business tried to attack him, Crews escaped and celebrated his win on entrance ramp.

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11:14 IST, August 26th 2020