WWE Payback 2017 Results April 30th 2017, Full Show Match Updates and Video Highlights

Neville (C) vs Austin Aries (for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship)

These two men met again for the first time after WrestleMania 33 – once again battling over the Cruiserweight Championship.

Aries hit an early armdrag which looked to have taken Neville by surprise. The two men started off at a fast pace before Aries hit a couple of snap armdrags followed by a dropkick. Aries then showed off in the corner as Neville came charging in. Aries hit him with an elbow before diving at Neville who’d rolled out to ringside.

Aries rolled Neville back in before heading to the top rope. He looked to be attempting a 450 Splash but Neville got up and swept his feet out from under him, sending Aries crashing into the mat. Neville locked in a headlock before hitting Aries with a facebuster.

Neville then headed to the top rope and hit a dropkick for a 2-count. Aries soon won control back by attacking Neville as he gloated and posed for the fans. He then hit Neville with a crossbody before hitting him with a Gut Buster and an STO before hitting his trademark pendulum elbow. Aries then hit his trademark flying elbow for a nearfall.

Aries then hit Neville with a rope-assisted neckbreaker which sent Neville rolling out to ringside. Aries then picked up speed and hit the Heat Seeking Missile but once again he only got a nearfall. Aries then looked to hit the Discus Fivearm but Neville dodged it and hit back with a series of kicks.

Aries then headed to the top rope, looking for a 450 Splash. He changed plans when Neville got back to his feet and hit Neville with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb which he transitioned into the Last Chancery.

On the verge of tapping out, Neville pulled the referee into himself to break up the submission hold. The referee didn’t take kindly to this and DQ-ed Neville. A bad end to a great match. Neville retains.

Austin Aries def. Neville by DQ