WWE Payback: The Ascension Vs. The Meta Powers (Kickoff Pre-Show)

- It's announced that Steve Austin will interview Paul Heyman live on the WWE Network after RAW on June 1st.

- Renee leads us to a video package for Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt. Tom Phillips has some fan questions for Sheamus in the social media lounge before we go back to the ring.

The Ascension vs. The Meta Powers

We go to the ring and out comes The Ascension. Damien Sandow is out next as "Macho Mandow" with Randy Savage's theme and all. Curtis Axel is out next to Hulk Hogan's Real American theme, boa and all.

Konnor starts with Axel and works him over. Axel starts hulking up already. He does the finger point and fires away with right hands on Konnor. Konnor runs into the big boot and Axel hits the leg drop for a 2 count as Viktor breaks the pin. Viktor also knocks Sandow off the apron. Konnor stomps on Axel and tags in Viktor to keep up the attack. They do another quick tag and keep Axel in their corner. Viktor comes back in and keeps up the attack for a 2 count. Viktor with a headlock now.

Sandow gets the tag and unloads on Viktor. Konnor runs in but Axel pulls the rope down, sending him to the floor. Sandow slams Viktor and goes up top for the big elbow drop. Konnor decks Axel and knocks Sandow off the top. Konnor tags in and they hit Fall of Man on Sandow for the win.

Winners: The Ascension

- We go back to the panel for more discussion on tonight's pay-per-view.