WWE Payback 2016: 10 Awesome Moments

2. Sami Zayn Comes Back For A Piece Of Owens

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Losing out to Kevin Owens during a big grudge match between the pair, Sami Zayn was applauded as he was helped to the back by an official. Staying ringside to commentate on the WWE Intercontinental Title showdown between The Miz and Cesaro, Kevin Owens was on top form.

Fans would be given a reason for his prolonged appearance. KO didn't mince his words on announce duty, he came across as a genuinely unlikeable heel who would do anything but admit praise for others. His big mouth was firmly shut when Zayn returned to fly over the announce table and into his hated rival's shocked face.

People went crazy when it became clear that the popular Zayn had come back for a little more. There was still a match going on in the ring, but Owens and Zayn somehow enhanced that bout rather than take away importance.

Not enough of this kind of stuff happens on WWE television at the moment, it feels unpredictable and exciting. Not only did they put on a wonderful match, but Zayn and Owens followed up on that achievement with more outside the ring.

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