Do defenders have to be on payload for it to move back?

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On payload maps, the payload can reverse direction and move back towards the start. According to the Overwatch wiki (http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Escort), "The payload will roll back towards the start if no attacking players are near it." However, I have often heard defenders on streams say "I'm going to get on the payload to move it back." Is this necessary? Or are they just confused?






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