WWE Payback 2023: 10 Things That Must Happen

10. LA Knight & The Miz Open

Energy levels are important.

No, not just in everyday life, but on pro wrestling cards too. WWE's usual pyro and ballyhoo at Payback will be followed by a commentary introduction, then a pause, then..."YEAH!". The live crowd in Pittsburgh will be hot if LA Knight's music hits so everyone can "YEAH!" themselves hoarse over and over again.

There's some spice on this one after The Miz's excellent Raw promo too. There, he cosplayed Knight and mocked his gimmick. It was a stellar segment, one that properly hyped the coming PLE match with serious pizzazz. Nobody should be surprised by that - Miz is one of the most adaptable talents on the roster and has been for a long, long time.

WWE has a few choices for the opener on Saturday night, but LA vs. Miz seems like the best bet. Bring Knight out first, get the fans onside early, then watch those energy levels rise even in the nosebleed seats way up high.