WWE Payback 2023: How, When & Where To Watch In Free In USA, Europe And India

Payback 2023 marks its triumphant return as a premium live event after a three-year hiatus, promising an unforgettable experience. Notably, this event will also bring positive economic and entertainment impact to Pittsburgh, as it hosts a WWE event for the first time in five years.

WWE’s Payback event is making its grand return after three years, and it’s all set to take place at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on the 2nd of September. While the anticipation is building, the excitement is magnified by the fact that no matches have been officially booked for the show just yet. Stay tuned for what’s sure to be an action-packed event featuring top stars from both Raw and SmackDown brands!

Payback kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET and 5:00 p.m.  on September 2 in the US Remember, the excitement starts an hour earlier with the kickoff show. For fans in India, set your alarms for 5:30 a.m. on September 3rd to catch the event on Sunday. Folks in the United Kingdom will need to stay up late for the kickoff show, which begins at midnight, followed by the main event at 1:00 am GMT on September

The upcoming Payback event is generating excitement worldwide. Viewers in the United States can catch the action exclusively on the Peacock Network, while fans in India can look forward to live coverage on Sony Sports Network’s channel as well as streaming on Sony Liv for subscribers.

For those in the United Kingdom and several other countries, the event will be available on WWE Network.

Here’s the schedule for some of these countries:

Australia: August 6th at 10 a.m ACT

Pakistan: August 6th at 5 a.m PKT

Saudi Arabia: August 6th at 3 a.m

South Africa, France, and Germany: August 6th at 2 a.m

Interestingly, this Payback event marks WWE’s return to Pittsburgh after a five-year gap, adding to the anticipation. Notably, the previous Payback event was in 2020, breaking a three-year hiatus. With this new schedule, some are speculating whether Payback might become a triennial occurrence.

WWE Payback Matches & Predictions

World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins defends his title against Shinsuke Nakamura in a bitter feud. Nakamura’s personal attack on Rollins’ health adds a new layer of intensity to their rivalry.

Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley faces Raquel Rodriguez in a grudge match after Rodriguez’s return from injury. The two fierce competitors are set to settle their differences inside the ring.

Trish Stratus vs. Becky Lynch (Steel Cage Match): Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch’s heated rivalry culminates in a steel cage match, aiming to finally settle their score without outside interference.

United States Championship: Rey Mysterio defends his title against Austin Theory, seeking to maintain his reign after Theory’s recent victory in a No. 1 contender’s match.

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The Miz vs. LA Knight: The Miz and LA Knight clash in a showdown fueled by personal animosity, as both competitors look to gain the upper hand.

Jimmy Uso vs. Jey Uso (Predicted): The long-running Uso vs. Uso storyline could see a chapter unfold at Payback, with potential twists and turns that keep the feud alive.

Intercontinental Championship: Gunther defends his Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable, who has proven to be a formidable challenger by winning a No. 1 contender’s match and defeating Gunther by count-out.