HBK's promo ended up being more about Flair than the WWE title match.
at him getting RKO'd shortly after invoking the SummerSlam tag line.
This week's episode was somewhat dull overall, especially as a go-home show. Maybe the weakest in a while in terms of ring action and a mixed bag for story stuff. Like why give Montez Ford his big payback moment tonight instead of at SummerSlam and same for why tease the reforming of the MMA Horsewomen only for Nia Jax to quickly plow through Baszler's lackeys.
The rumors about SummerSlam being like a go-home show for Payback feels more accurate after watching tonight's RAW.