New WWE United States Champion Crowned at Payback (Photos, Videos)

Chris Jericho became the new WWE United States Champion by defeating Kevin Owens in the opening match of tonight’s WWE Payback pay-per-view from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

Jericho is now a two-time United States Champion. Owens won the title back at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando.

With the win, Jericho joins the SmackDown roster. Owens stays on the blue brand.

Below are photos and videos from tonight’s match:

BREAK THE WALLS DOWN! @IAmJericho kicks off #WWEPayback aiming to win back the #USTitle! pic.twitter.com/5I7VM0NyEM

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2017

The FACE of AMERICA @FightOwensFight isn't about to let @IAmJericho take his #USTitle without a FIGHT indeed! #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/bKj2rgQDm8

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

In NO MOOD for mind games is @IAmJericho as he takes it to @FightOwensFight right away! #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/TNz6vi3R7z

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

The count is on after @FightOwensFight connects with a VICIOUS Cannonball to @IAmJericho on the outside… #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/Wn5rQlap7B

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

"I'M THE NEW FACE!" – @FightOwensFight #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/KlX93lMAHv

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

OUCH! @IAmJericho just got PLANTED harder than Mitch the Plant courtesy of a @FightOwensFight DDT! #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/GSlwQI7jTT

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

C'MON FRIENDS of JERICHO! CHEER HIM ON, MAAAAAAAN! #WWEPayback #USTitle @IAmJericho pic.twitter.com/fM15E2I4R6

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

The #FriendsOfJericho are cheering on the #WallsOfJericho applied by none other than @IAmJericho! #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/K65mCVEIMV

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2017

Things have escalated since @IAmJericho & @FightOwensFight met for the FIRST TIME at #BeastInTheEast in 🇯🇵 in 2015! #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/u72nDnEOVE

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

There goes that ☝️ saving @FightOwensFight once again… #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/tIGAlO1CC8

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

Can @IAmJericho get the REVENGE of JERICHO or will @FightOwensFight retain the #USTitle & continue on as The #NewFaceOfAmerica? #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/BGoDszzDin

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2017

HE CAN'T MAKE IT THIS TIME! @IAmJericho is once again #USChampion, and he's going to #SDLive! #WWEPayback pic.twitter.com/oPwBwiraOp

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2017

Is @IAmJericho the NEW #NewFaceOfAmerica now that he is once again #USChampion?! #WWEPayback #USTitle pic.twitter.com/hjNMiSXoYp

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2017

This kid knows how to keep a LIST! #WWEPayback #USTitle @IAmJericho pic.twitter.com/w2qxslXUTK

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 1, 2017

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