UPDATE: After a third punt from Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre was taken to a local medical facility. As a result, Keith Lee will face Randy Orton at WWE Payback this Sunday in McIntyre’s place.
THIS SUNDAY: @RealKeithLee is out for some PAYBACK when he goes one-on-one with #TheViper @RandyOrton! #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/QP3IFherBH
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 25, 2020
This week on WWE RAW, Randy Orton came to the ring to discuss his loss at WWE SummerSlam. He said he’s a man of his word, so when he promised to take the WWE Championship from McIntyre, he meant it. He said he’s still the greatest wrestler in the world. Keith Lee made his debut on WWE RAW by interrupting the Legend Killer. Lee introduced himself to Orton and said he wants to give Orton the chance to bask in his glory. The newcomer said he wanted to face Orton in a match.
There is NO limit to who @RealKeithLee will interrupt!@RandyOrton, meet Keith Lee. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/VO6rce6cN4
— WWE (@WWE) August 25, 2020
Orton had a brief response to the challenge. “Maybe later,” said Orton.
After a commercial break, the match was confirmed for later in the show.
You've never met anyone like @RealKeithLee, @RandyOrton. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/qRpOl9WeU1
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 25, 2020
During the match, Lee countered Orton’s veteran expertise with his impressive athleticism. Lee caught a punch from Orton and crushed his hand. The newcomer then tossed Orton with a belly-to-belly suplex. Orton took control by sending Lee shoulder-first into the ring post. Orton grounded Lee, but the former NXT Champion rallied. He crushed Orton with a crossbody, but the Viper planted him with a spike DDT. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre pulled Orton out of the ring and attacked him. Orton ran away, and the WWE Champion stood stall.
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