WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel addressed his title win via Twitter on Sunday night. "I never had the privilege to stand in the ring with my Dad, but now I'm honored to stand in the history books with him," Axel wrote. "Happy Father's Day, Dad!" Follow Axel online at Twitter.com/RealCurtisAxel.

Powell's POV: Axel became emotional after he won the title at Payback on Sunday. He held up the title and looked up, and he appeared to be welling up a bit. Dot Net Member Rich Connor attended the show and noted that Paul Heyman gave Axel a big hug once they got backstage near the Gorilla position

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