WWE Payback 2023 Results: Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura Full Match & Winner

Pittsburgh, 2 September - Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura takes place in a Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

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 Results: Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura Full Match Recap

In their intense match, Seth Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura initially try to gain the upper hand in a series of technical exchanges. The sequence includes waist locks, wrist locks, hammer locks, and head scissors. They engage in a Greco Roman Knuckle Lock, with Rollins ultimately transitioning into a side headlock. After backing Rollins into the ropes, Nakamura taunts him by rubbing his back. Nakamura delivers a kick to Rollins' back, but Rollins retaliates with a series of chops and kicks, followed by a flying forearm. The battle continues with both competitors aiming to assert their dominance.

Nakamura takes control with a series of kicks in the corner, targeting Seth Rollins. He attempts to work on Seth's knee but Seth manages to escape to the apron. Seth then executes a knee drop and follows it up with a suicide dive to take down Nakamura. He proceeds to slam Nakamura into the announce table and taunts him with a slap to the face. Seth goes towards the ringside barrier, but Nakamura recovers and press slams Seth onto the table, causing him to bounce off and crash to the floor. Nakamura goes for the cover, but Seth kicks out at two. The action intensifies as both competitors look to gain the upper hand in this hard-fought contest.

Nakamura continues his assault on Seth Rollins, putting him in the ropes and delivering kicks to the back. He then places Seth on the turnbuckles and executes a running knee to the midsection, followed by another running knee for a near fall. Nakamura transitions into a camel clutch, further targeting Seth's back. He continues with more kicks to the back, inflicting punishment on his opponent. Seth manages to slap Nakamura, but Nakamura responds with a backbreaker, attempting another pinfall, but Seth kicks out at the last moment. Nakamura places Seth over the apron and delivers a running knee and a knee drop, causing Seth to fall to the floor. Nakamura goes for another pin attempt but falls short.



Nakamura maintains control with a single-leg crab applied to Seth. He then rushes Seth into the turnbuckles, attempting to maintain his dominance. Nakamura climbs the turnbuckles, but Seth fights back with a series of chops. Seth positions himself on the turnbuckles, looking to execute a superplex, but Nakamura thwarts his efforts. Seth resorts to a Frankensteiner to take Nakamura down. Both competitors exchange forearm strikes, with Seth delivering a barrage of forearms, only to receive a stiff forearm from Nakamura in return.

Seth executes a sling blade, and then he ascends to the top turnbuckle, hitting a frog splash on Nakamura for a near fall. Nakamura manages to block Seth's power bomb attempt, but Seth still lifts Nakamura off the mat. However, Nakamura lands on his feet, and Seth follows up with a short-arm clothesline for a near fall.

Seth slaps Nakamura, mocking him about his injured back. He attempts the Stomp but misses, allowing Nakamura to go for a sleeper hold. Seth fights back with elbow strikes to block a reverse exploder suplex. Nakamura responds with a knee strike off the turnbuckle, earning a near fall. Nakamura continues his offense with knees targeting Seth's ribs and chest, followed by a slam and a suplex.



Nakamura positions Seth in the ropes and delivers kicks, finishing with a sliding German suplex for another near fall. He then executes a reverse exploder suplex, setting up for Kinshasa, but Seth counters with a superkick for a near fall. Seth delivers forearm strikes, and Nakamura avoids a rolling elbow, transitioning into an armbar and then a triangle choke. Seth momentarily lifts Nakamura, but his back gives out. Despite the pain, Seth refuses to tap out and eventually escapes with a one-armed sit-out powerbomb, gaining a near fall.

Both competitors exchange fierce forearms while face-to-face. Seth attempts King's Landing, but Nakamura evades it, hitting a spinning heel kick. Seth retaliates with an enzuigiri, leaving both men down. Seth climbs to the top turnbuckle for a Phoenix Splash, but Nakamura recovers and crotches him. Nakamura also ascends the turnbuckles, hoisting Seth onto his shoulders and executing a Landslide for another near fall.

Nakamura connects with Kinshasa and sets up for a second one, but Seth collapses. Nakamura tries to pick Seth up, but Seth responds with a slap and a chop. Nakamura counters with kicks and knee strikes, focusing on Seth's back.

Nakamura attempts to suplex Seth into the ring, but Seth lands on his feet. They engage in a series of standing switches, and Seth counters with a knee strike followed by a Pedigree. Seth charges at Nakamura, who counters with a boot to the face. Seth then surprises Nakamura with a sunset flip for a near fall, immediately followed by a Stomp. Seth secures the three-count victory.

WWE Payback 2023 Results: Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura Match Winner

WINNER: Seth Rollins (retains championship)

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