In the second match of tonight's WWE Payback premium live event, L.A. Knight defeated former two-time WWE Champion The Miz, with the legendary John Cena serving as the Special Guest Referee.

Match results:

The Miz vs. LA Knight with Special Referee John Cena

The excitement of WWE Payback 2023 continued to soar as the evening's second match pitted "The Awesome One" The Miz against LA Knight, with none other than John Cena serving as the special guest referee. The segment began with Cena and The Miz exchanging playful banter. After some back-and-forth about hosting talents and attire choices, Cena declared himself the match's referee, much to the Miz's dismay.

As LA Knight's entrance music blared, the crowd erupted into cheers. The wrestler took his place in the ring, amping up the excitement. With Cena donning his referee shirt, the bout commenced.

The atmosphere was electric as the audience chanted in support of LA Knight. Several close calls and rope-a-dope tactics from both wrestlers kept fans on the edge of their seats. Cena's role as the impartial referee added an extra layer of excitement, especially as he caught The Miz trying to cheat during a pin attempt.

After some intense action, LA Knight landed his signature B.F.T., earning him a hard-fought victory. Cena's referee role and the in-ring prowess of both competitors made this a match to remember.

The host of #WWEPayback @JohnCena is HERE! pic.twitter.com/emZtxjp0sy

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Longtime rivals @JohnCena and @mikethemiz have battle on the 🎤 at #WWEPayback! pic.twitter.com/Vol2LmoV75

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#WWEPayback Host AND Special Guest Referee?!@JohnCena truly is The Greatest of All Time! pic.twitter.com/jSFYwpjMks

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This @RealLAKnight/@JohnCena showdown has us on the edge of our seats!#WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/TDjvCRAj36

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Special Guest Referee @JohnCena lays down the law for @mikethemiz and @RealLAKnight at #WWEPayback! pic.twitter.com/hEpuzylIDu

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YEAH!

Special Guest Referee @JohnCena gives a show of respect to @RealLAKnight at #WWEPayback! pic.twitter.com/mwwegvjosS

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PAY BACK WIN

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⚡ WWE Payback Coverage & Results (09/02/2023)

The following are the results of tonight's WWE Payback premium live event, courtesy of Matt Boone of Rajah.com: WWE PAYBACK RESUL [...]

, Caylon Knox Sep 02, 2023 08:30PM