WWE Payback 2023 Results: LA Knight vs. The Miz Full Match & Winner

Pittsburgh, 2 September - LA Knight vs. The Miz takes place in a Singles match live from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

WWE Payback 2023 is scheduled to take place at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 2. The event is set to kick off at 8 pm (ET), and you can catch the live stream on Peacock.

WWE Payback 2023: LA Knight vs. The Miz Full Match Recap

The match kicks off as the bell rings, and Miz quickly exits to the floor to evade a charging LA Knight. Knight kindly holds the ropes open for Miz, who decides he's had enough and starts walking toward the backstage area. However, Knight pursues Miz, causing Miz to turn around and miss a clothesline.

Knight takes control with a flurry of punches and takedowns. Miz counters with punches and a back elbow. They engage in a punch exchange, but Knight gains the upper hand. Knight executes a suplex and positions Miz on the turnbuckles, attempting a superplex. Miz blocks it and drops Knight face-first onto the mat. Miz follows up with a double sledge off the turnbuckles and a chop. Knight fights back with a power slam and a series of punches.

Knight goes for a suplex, but Miz escapes and looks to hit a Skull Crushing Finale. Knight manages to break free and attempts a BFT (Billionaire's Finishing Touch), but Miz also escapes and retreats to the outside. Knight catches Miz with a baseball slide, sending him into the ring steps.



Knight continues his attack, smashing Miz into the announce table multiple times. He briefly enters the ring to break the count but returns to the outside to send Miz into the ringside barrier. Miz retaliates by returning the favor, sending Knight into the ringside barrier a few times. Miz then reenters the ring, only to go back outside and charge at Knight. Knight counters with a back body drop that sends Miz crashing into the timekeeper's area. Knight later hits a springboard clothesline off the ringside barrier onto Miz.

Miz counters with punches and kicks to the midsection, followed by choking Knight in the corner. John Cena, the special guest referee, intervenes and warns Miz. Knight resumes the offense with clotheslines and corner kicks, but Cena forcefully pulls him out of the corner as he nears a five-count. Knight exchanges words with Cena, providing an opening for Miz to strike Knight from behind.

Miz takes advantage by choking Knight in the ropes and raking his face. Knight manages to land a boot on Miz, but Miz responds by putting Knight in the ropes and hitting a hanging Codebreaker. Miz follows up with a reverse chinlock. Knight attempts an Irish whip, but Miz sends him to the apron and pulls him off to the floor. Miz then sends Knight back into the ring and continues with kicks to the chest and back.



Knight attempts to rally but is met with more kicks from Miz. Despite the punishment, Knight avoids a round kick and counters with a belly-to-back suplex, transitioning it into a uranage. Knight unleashes punches and a clothesline, followed by an Irish whip and neck breaker. Knight ascends the turnbuckles for a bulldog and a head kick, securing a near fall. He kicks Miz in the corner and delivers a running hip into the corner.

Knight tries to set Miz up for a Skull Crushing Finale, but Miz evades and rolls through. Miz connects with two DDTs, nearly securing the victory. Miz goes for a Skull Crushing Finale again, but Knight counters with a victory roll for a near fall. Miz attempts a clothesline into the ropes, but Knight counters with a hanging twisting DDT, nearly securing the win.

Miz fights back with a jawbreaker and goes for a rollup, but his hand on the ropes is noticed by Cena, who intervenes and kicks Miz's hand away. Miz and Cena engage in a heated argument. Knight delivers a kick, and Miz avoids a BFT attempt. Knight almost strikes Cena but stops short. Miz seizes the opportunity for a Skull Crushing Finale but falls short. Knight retaliates with a power slam, followed by the "YEAHple's Elbow" and the BFT, ultimately securing the three-count victory.

WWE Payback 2023: LA Knight vs. The Miz Match Winner

WINNER: LA Knight

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