Following the events of "Archangel Finds Bliss: Genesis", the newly dethroned Universal Champion, Archangel seeks out to claim the title once more, but reality kicks in... Vince McMahon and his diabolical schemes are back in play, as he tries to tea...
The fallout of Hell in a Cell was apparent. The locker room was still bruised up and the Payback card was yet to be finalised. With not every Championship going to be defended, it was the perfect opportunity in Vince McMahon's eyes to give the WWE Universe matches with renewed vigour, now that his most prized possession was back within his grasp, the Devil's Role Model was beaming as he walked the halls backstage, handing Adam Pearce the task of getting Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman to sign the contract for their Triple Threat Match
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Meanwhile, the new Intercontinental Champion had just concluded his first title defence against Shinsuke Nakamura and the WWE Universe was treated to an early return from Sami Zayn! After Sami had knocked out Hardy with a Helluva Kick, Styles marched forward, looking to get himself a piece of the Charismatic Enigma before the Archangel stepped out from behind the stage and over Hardy as the Phenomenal One stared at the Herald from High, frozen in his tracks
Archangel: If you want Hardy or that title... you're gonna have to go through me FIRST!
With Hardy standing up, the Archangel stared down the legendary tag-team Superstar who raised his title high, only to watch the Archangel turn his attention to Styles before staring down and pointing at the Phenomenal One
Archangel: I'm not looking for a title! I'm looking for Payback!
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Backstage as the Archangel walked through the halls of the arena, Alyse Ashton raced after the Celestial Superstar, looking for answers
Alyse: Archangel, Archangel! May we please have a word?
Archangel: What is your enquiry?
Alyse: We just saw you get between both AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy, but it seems that...
Archangel: I'm gonna stop you right there. Yes, I got between Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles. I just stood face-to-face with him the Intercontinental Champion, but I am not looking to face for the Intercontinental Championship. Sami Zayn can walk around with his, Jeff Hardy can do whatever he wants, but I owe AJ Styles some payback! He blindsided me on SmackDown before my match against him on RAW nearly stole it and at Clash of Champions, he cost me the throne! How fitting is it... that at Payback, I shall have my own payback? Now THAT will truly be PHENOMENAL!
