WWE Payback 2020: 8 Nightmares That Could Come True

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Randy Orton Gets His Title Rematch (And Wins)

Randy Orton Drew McIntyre
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SummerSlam's finish between Orton and McIntyre was obvious set-up for another title clash, and most predicted that'd happen at Payback. WWE haven't advertised that yet, but they could easily set something up on the night.

If they do, then here's the concern.

It's similar to one included before SummerSlam, and it'll continue to be a worry until fans are back in buildings: Drew McIntyre losing his WWE Title on a show that doesn't have a proper audience. Why is that a fear? Well, he'd be the first champ in history to go from start-to-finish in the hot seat without once wrestling in front of a live crowd.

Heel Randy wouldn't be a bad choice to replace Drew eventually, but it'd be horrible for McIntyre (a guy who literally dreamed of this as a child) to get bumped out the way without sampling that organic crowd pop as WWE Champion.

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What nightmare scenarios do you fear at WWE Payback 2020? For more like this, check out WWE SummerSlam 2020: 41 Things You Probably Missed and 10 Things You Learn Binge Watching Every WWE Raw From 1994!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.