A look at what happened in the pre-show match at WWE Payback between Kalisto and Ryback.
The opening match of WWE Payback saw Kalisto and Ryback battle for the former’s United States Championship. They have feuded for the past few months including having a bout at WrestleMania 32. The Lucha Dragon would win this to retain his title.
However, Ryback defeated him in a non-title match in April. This led to this rematch for the belt made for Payback. Who would be able to walk out with the U.S. title on Sunday night?
Kalisto came into Payback ready to defend his belt.
The US Champion @KalistoWWE defends his title vs @Ryback22 LIVE NOW on #WWEPayback #Kickoff!! pic.twitter.com/yhetCBSxvI
— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2016
Ryback started out the match bouncing Kalisto around the ring. However, Kalisto would come back and hit this move during the match that, well, didn’t really connect.
Kalisto then hit this ridiculous DDT in the ring, showing off the moves he never gets to display.
DDT from Kalisto #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/ysv3oaNuKP
— Jocay🇪🇨 (@Jocay19) May 1, 2016
This DDT on the ring apron also looked very nice. Kalisto was killing it in this match midway through.
Then the Big Guy came back with this big spinebuster after getting out of Kalisto’s offense.
Spinebuster from Ryback. #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/NcOkJlIK60
— Jocay🇪🇨 (@Jocay19) May 1, 2016
Kalisto would finish off Ryback with a Salida Del Sol to win this WWE Payback match.
This was a fun match, probably one that went a bit better than expected. It was entertaining and got the Chicago crowd fired up to set up what’s to come during the show.
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