WWE 2012 © MAIN EVENT [10/31] & SUPERSTARS [11/1]

WWE Superstars - October 4th, 2012

Wade Barrett def. Tyson Kidd
The impressive Wade Barrett once again decimated his opposition, drilling Kidd with The Souvenir for the victory.

David Otunga def. Michael McGillicutty
Otunga managed to defeat his former tag team partner after hitting him with The Verdict.

Tensai def. Yoshi Tatsu
In what appeared to be a total decimation, Tensai squashed Tatsu with the Senton Splash, picking up the win.

Rhodes Scholars def. The Usos
Damien Sandow was able to drop Jey Uso with the Terminus while Cody Rhodes dealt with Jimmy Uso on the outside, giving the impressive duo tons of momentum.

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Friday Night SmackDown - October 5th, 2012; Tulsa, Oklahoma

The pyrotechnics explode, "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day blasting around the arena as Michael Cole and Josh Mathews welcome us to the show. We are told that tonight, we will see the #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, the Big Show take on one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Daniel Bryan in tonight's Main Event! We are shown a graphic promoting the match as SmackDown continues.



Speak of the devil, the theme of the World's Largest Athlete hits as Big Show makes his way down the ramp looking as serious as ever. Some fans in the front row make an attempt to slap hands with him, but he shrugs them off before finally entering the ring and grabbing a microphone. He says that he was humiliated and embarrassed by Sheamus on Raw, but he wasn't going to rise to the occasion and give him what he wanted, and that's why he walked out during the debate. However, he mentions for those of us who saw WWE Main Event that he got some payback and made sure that Sheamus knew that he wasn't going to get away with his childish games. Show says that come Hell in a Cell, there won't be any jokes, there won't be any messing around, and there sure as hell won't be no humiliation for the Big Show-- he promises to end Sheamus and his title reign.

The WWE Universe erupt as the theme of Sheamus hits, Show shaking his head with a sigh. The World Heavyweight Champion comes down to the ring and confronts the big man. He says that he's come out to apologise to Show for making fun of him on Raw. He wants to apologise for all the things he said about him being a smelly giant with B.O., and about the fact that he lost to Daniel Bryan in 45 seconds. Show gets angry that Sheamus has once again mentioned those things, but Sheamus says he sincerely apologises and he wants to give Big Show a present to say sorry. He hops out of the ring and starts looking underneath before pulling out a large black bag. He re-enters the ring and hands it to Big Show, telling him it's his way of saying sorry. Show takes the bag, opens it and his face goes red with rage. He pulls the present out of the bag and we see a full on camera shot of a large cannister marked "Smelly Giant Deodorant". The crowd laugh, as do Cole and Mathews at commentary as Big Show screams "Do you think this is funny?!" at Sheamus. Sheamus asks what's wrong, he thought he'd like it. Show says he has had enough of Sheamus' games and he throws down the cannister before rolling up the sleeves of his hoodie. The crowd pop as Sheamus drops his World Heavyweight Championship and gets in a fighting stance.

But before anything can happen, General Manager, Booker T makes his way out to the stage and tells them to stop. He says that he isn't going to let them have it out on his turf, so he says that seeing as Big Show is already in a match later tonight, he's going to book Sheamus in a match later as well to keep them both busy. Booker says that Sheamus will take on David Otunga later tonight. The crowd pop as Big Show and Sheamus stare off in the ring as the scene fades to black.

Commercial Break.

WWE Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Tournament
The Prime Time Players def. Kofi Kingston & R-Truth
In the final of four first round matches in this tournament, Darren Young and Titus O'Neil continued to impress as they picked up a big victory over the former WWE Tag Team Champions, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth, knocking them out of the tournament. The former Champs put up a good fight, but after Truth took a big risk by launching himself over the ropes at Titus, he missed and this allowed Darren Young to take advantage inside the ring, hitting Kingston with the Gut Check for the victory.

Titus and Young celebrated as the graphic appeared on the titantron that they were through to the semi-final stages of this Tag Team Tournament, and they will face Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara next Friday on SmackDown. They leave ringside to boos from the crowd as R-Truth enters the ring to check on Kingston.

We see a video package for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, featuring WWE superstars and divas saying their bit in the fight against breast cancer. Support Susan G. Komen now.

Returning to SmackDown, Booker T is back in his office speaking with Teddy Long. Their attention turns to off-scene as the trio of Alberto Del Rio, David Otunga and Ricardo Rodriguez walk into the room to a ton of heat. Otunga asks what Booker T was thinking putting him in a match with Sheamus after last time. Booker says he doesn't care about what happened last time because he and Del Rio made it clear that they don't care for anyone else's well-being when they attacked Randy Orton last week on SmackDown. Otunga says that he is still working on a formal complaint to the Board of Directors regarding Booker T's decisions as General Manager, and this is just another thing to add to the list. Del Rio steps in, saying that Booker T is one of the worst General Managers he has ever worked with, and as for Randy Orton-- he got what he deserved. Booker says that he doesn't have time for the three of them, and tells them to get out of his office. Del Rio mutters something in Spanish before they leave the room. Booker shakes his head and says something to Teddy Long as the scene fades away.

Commercial Break.

SmackDown returns to see a returning Trent Barreta standing in the ring with his theme playing in the background. The theme of Wade Barrett follows and it seems as though a match is up next.

Wade Barrett def. Trent Barreta
Adding another impressive victory to his name, Barrett was able to overcome the returning superstar, almost with ease. Following a sickening big boot to the skull, Barrett lifted Trent up and nailed him with The Souvenir, laying him out for the three count.

Wade Barrett continues to decimate his opposition tonight on SmackDown. Michael Cole acknowledges that he believes Wade Barrett is a future World Champion in the WWE, and Josh Mathews says he has to agree. Barrett smirks as he stands over Barreta, SmackDown cutting to another scene.

Backstage, the Divas Champion, Eve is standing alongside Kaitlyn, talking to her about her attack. Eve says she dedicated her victory on Raw to Kaitlyn, getting revenge on her behalf against Beth Phoenix. Kaitlyn smiles and thanks Eve, but then says that she doesn't like how creepy Eve has been getting and asks her if she's hiding something. Eve takes a big gulp and says that she doesn't know what Kaitlyn's talking about, saying that she was just looking out for her friends. Kaitlyn says she can look out for herself, and then says that she'll be back in action on Raw this Monday, and "friend" or not, she'll be coming for that Divas Championship. Kaitlyn walks off as Eve looks slightly worried.

We are once again reminded of our Main Event match between the Big Show and one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Daniel Bryan later tonight. But up next, the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus will be in action against David Otunga!

Commercial Break.

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus def. David Otunga in a non-title match
Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez were by ringside in this one, in the corner of David Otunga. Otunga got a decent amount of offence in, and Del Rio attempted to play a part, but out of nowhere... Randy Orton appeared through the crowd and tackled Del Rio to the floor on the outside. This distracted Otunga in the ring who turned around into a forceful Brogue Kick to the face, giving Sheamus the victory.

Sheamus celebrated his win and then sees Orton laying into Del Rio on the outside to a huge pop. However, Rodriguez steps in, pulling Orton off and allowing Del Rio to escape up the ramp. But Orton grabs Rodriguez and rolls him into the ring before sliding in himself. Rodriguez gets to his feet and sees Sheamus, stumbles backwards and turns right into an RKO from Orton! The crowd erupt as Orton stands tall above Ricardo, and then turns his attentions up the ramp to Del Rio and Otunga. Sheamus and Orton stand side-by-side staring up the ramp as the scene fades to black.

A recap from Raw is shown, specifically the segment where Jim Ross entered the ring as part of his appreciation night, but was interrupted by the WWE Champion, CM Punk and Paul Heyman. It shows Punk telling Ross to call him the Best in the World, and Ross refusing. It then shows Ryback making his entrance and confronting the WWE Champion before Punk backed out of the ring, wanting nothing to do with the undefeated machine that is Ryback. We then return to SmackDown.

Ryback def. Primo & Epico
Yet another example of why Ryback is simply unstoppable. The former WWE Tag Team Champions tried their hand at taking out the beast, but Ryback is simply too strong for even the most cohesive of units. Rosa Mendes watched in horror as Primo and Epico were both driven into the canvas with the Shell Shocked, Ryback claiming another victory.

The WWE Universe exploded and chanted "Feed Me More!" along with Ryback and SmackDown fades to black.

Commercial Break.

SmackDown returns to see Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre in the ring to a ton of heat. Heath Slater says that he and his "band" are ready to take over the WWE, and they're starting right now. McIntyre takes the microphone and challenges anyone to come and test the power of The Band. The theme of Sin Cara hits to a big pop and we get a match underway.

Sin Cara def. Drew McIntyre
Despite the claims of The Band, Sin Cara happened to be too much for them to handle. Accompanied to the ring by his tag team partner, Rey Mysterio, Cara was able to retain his momentum and defeat McIntyre after hitting a Senton Bomb after Mysterio took out Slater and Mahal on the outside with a Seated Senton off the steel steps.

Sin Cara celebrated alongside Rey Mysterio as The Band left ringside in disappointment. But then, out of nowhere... the Prime Time Players attack Cara and Mysterio from behind! The WWE Universe boo as Young and Titus beat down their opponents in the Tag Team Tournament for next week. O'Neil and Young stand tall over the fallen luchadores as the scene fades to black.

We are shown a video package advertising WWE Hell in a Cell, which will air on October 28th, 2012.

We cut to the backstage corridors where we see a split screen of the Big Show and WWE Tag Team Champion, Daniel Bryan walking down them. Bryan is screaming in the faces of those he passes, exclaiming "I'm the Tag Team Champions!" to the chuckles of the crowd.

Commercial Break.

WWE Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan def. Big Show via Disqualification
This was reigniting a rivalry from early this year, and what a match it was. The World's Largest Athlete was clearly still frustrated with what happened earlier on with Sheamus once again humiliating him in front of the world, and he took out that frustration on Daniel Bryan. Big Show got a bit carried away and let his anger get the better of him, refusing to stop choking Bryan before the referee's five count and therefore was disqualified.

The referee tried, but Big Show wouldn't let go, a twisted look in his eyes. Suddenly, there was a fiery explosion from the stage and Bryan's Hell No tag team partner, Kane made his way to the ring. Kane entered and stood face-to-face with the Big Show. Did we just see Kane come to the defence of his tag team partner, despite their dysfunctional teaming? Big Show doesn't waste any time and delivers some hard shots to the gut of Kane and once again gains control. But then... Sheamus rushes to ringside and begins to trade blows with the big man, avoiding the Big Show's shots for the most part and landing some of his own. Kane recuperates and helps Sheamus clothesline the Big Show over the top rope to a huge pop from the WWE Universe. Big Show angrily leaves ringside, rage filling his face having been embarrassed not once, but twice in one night. Daniel Bryan gets to his feet and confronts Kane, and it looks like he's about to thank him when suddenly-- "I'm the Tag Team Champions!", and so it began. Sheamus laughed as the WWE Tag Team Champions comically argued, the WWE Universe enjoying the close of this week's SmackDown.

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Monday Night Raw - October 8th, 2012; Sacramento, California

After a stunning pyrotechnics display, the camera pans around the crowd to show the WWE Universe ready for a stacked episode of Monday Night Raw. And right off the bat, we are graced with the well-known theme of none other than John Cena! The crowd explodes, whether it be boos or cheers, he always gets a huge reaction. Cena walks out onto the stage, his arm still in a sling courtesy of his injury. but he is here and he has a smile on his face. He walks down the ramp, enters the ring and grabs the microphone from Justin Roberts. Cena stand in the center of the ring for a few minutes before beginning to speak.

Cena starts things off informing the WWE Universe of his injury, and according to him, he's healing fast. He says that he isn't going to allow his injury to get in the way of his match with CM Punk at Hell in a Cell, and reiterates that the challenge still stands. Cena mentions how Punk has avoided the match at all costs so far, but he vows to get his match one way or another, because there's plenty of unfinished business between them. He calls CM Punk a cowardly WWE Champion, saying that if he was truly the 'Best in the World' like he says he is, then he wouldn't have a problem defending his WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell. With that, the theme of CM Punk hits to another mixed reaction...

... but out walks Paul Heyman, without CM Punk. John Cena rolls his eyes as Heyman strolls to the ring, entering and getting a microphone of his own. Heyman starts to laugh, saying that John Cena is as pathetic as he looks right now. He says that Cena behaves just like the children that cheer him with his name-calling. He says that CM Punk isn't as stupid as Cena, and won't fall for the name-calling to bring him out here and accept his challenge. Still chuckling, Heyman tells Cena that there is nothing he can do to change CM Punk's mind, because at the end of the day, Cena has had many, many Championship matches, and failed at them all, therefore he will not receive another. Cena shakes his head before telling Heyman that if he's going to be messenger boy, then he needs to go backstage and tell CM Punk that he won't get any respect by sitting on his ass and avoiding the match that will define his career, and actually prove if he is the 'Best in the World' or not. Heyman once again laughs, asking if Cena honestly believes that Punk has anything to prove. Heyman says Punk has cemented his legacy, he's done everything he needs to do, and to prove that he isn't afraid of anyone, he's agree to defend his WWE Championship tonight!

The crowd erupt at the announcement, and Cena looks intrigued. He asks who CM Punk will be defending the WWE Championship against, and Paul Heyman says one of the most legendary individuals to ever grace the wrestling industry. Someone who's career makes John Cena's look miniature, although he says that isn't difficult. And he says that this person is even a WWE Hall of Famer. The crowd are fired up for this announcement. Heyman says that the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship tonight... is Jim Ross. The crowd are in shock, as is John Cena, but nobody is shocked more than Jim Ross who is sat at the commentary. We get a shot of Ross's face and his eyes are wide in disbelief. Michael Cole is speechless as well, nobody knows what to do. Paul Heyman simply smiles, looks past Cena and says "See you later, Jim". Heyman leaves to Punk's theme as everyone remains in astonishment. Did that really just happen? Is that really our Main Event?

Commercial Break.

We return to Raw to see Michael Cole sat alongside Josh Mathews as we are told that Jim Ross left the commentary booth to go and speak with General Manager, AJ Lee. We are then reminded of what happened before the break and that tonight's Main Event, as shocking as it may be, will be CM Punk defending the WWE Championship... against Jim Ross. The entire arena is still in disbelief, but a graphic appears to confirm it.



Randy Orton def. Big Show
The World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus was at commentary for this one. In a rematch from two weeks ago on SmackDown, these two superstars went toe-to-toe. Orton was able to go into this one healthy without being assaulted beforehand, and showed everyone why he is The Viper. Show gained control part way through and seemed to be closing in on a victory, but suddenly, the World Heavyweight Champion stood up from his seat and started shouting Big Show. He mocked him by sniffing and then pretending to be disgusted with the smell. This angered the World's Largest Athlete enough to distract him. Show turned back around into a huge RKO from Orton, giving him the victory.

Randy Orton celebrated as Sheamus left with a smirk on his face. Big Show was furious, but Sheamus was only getting payback from WWE Main Event when Show cost him the match against CM Punk. We then fade to black.

We see a video package for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, featuring WWE superstars and divas saying their bit in the fight against breast cancer. Support Susan G. Komen now.

When we return we see General Manager, AJ Lee in her office to a huge pop. Alberto Del Rio and David Otunga enter the room, apparently AJ asked to see them. She says she did, and she wanted to tell them that she's given them a non-title match with the WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No. The crowd erupt, but Del Rio and Otunga aren't happy. AJ says the decision is final, so both of them storm off in anger.

Commercial Break.

Wade Barrett def. Santino Marella
Nobody has been able to stop the vicious Wade Barrett, and tonight was no different. Santino Marella and his Cobra were no match for the British brawler as Barrett almost beheaded Santino with the The Souvenir for the victory.

Wade Barrett asked for a microphone following the match as the crowd booed. He stood in the center of the ring and declared that he was sick of being given opponents that are no match for him. Barrett demands that he be placed in higher regard and given better competition, or he'll just find it himself. He drops the microphone and sees Santino getting to his feet. He grabs him and drills him with a second Souvenir! Barrett leaves as we cut backstage.

We are shown the WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No walking down a corridor, each screaming at people "I am the Tag Team Champions!". They both stop and look at each other, before screaming it at the other. They then continue their walk and we are told that they will be in action up next.

We are shown a video package advertising WWE Hell in a Cell, which will air on October 28th, 2012.

Commercial Break.

WWE Tag Team Champions Hell No def. Alberto Del Rio & David Otunga in a non-title match
This match was made earlier by General Manager, AJ Lee. The match started off with the usual argument between Kane and Daniel Bryan, and Bryan started things off. Del Rio and Otunga managed to isolate Bryan from his corner and maintain control. Bryan eventually managed to tag in Kane, who exploded into the match and took Otunga down. However, Otunga managed to fight back and was about to get a tag, when suddenly... Randy Orton is here! Orton arrives and Alberto Del Rio sees him, fleeing from ringside. Otunga is left without a tag team partner, and falls victim to a sickening Chokeslam from Kane for the victory.

The WWE Tag Team Champions are victorious, but they continue to argue over who is the Tag Team Champions as we cut backstage.

Backstage, we see Alberto Del Rio running, barging past backstage workers to get away from Orton. However, he runs into the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus to a huge amount of cheers. Sheamus says "What's wrong, fella?" before laughing and staying in Del Rio's way. Del Rio can't get past as Sheamus keeps stepping in his way, so he decides to turn around and runs right into The Viper to a huge pop. Orton throws Del Rio up against a wall and tells him that this Friday on SmackDown, he'll be there, and he expects Del Rio to be there too. Orton releases Del Rio and leaves as we fade further backstage.

The Intercontinental Champion, The Miz is shown backstage, and we're about to get another edition of MizTV on Raw with special guest, the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus!

Commercial Break.

When we return, the ring is set up for another edition of Miz TV. The Miz makes his entrance to some heat and begins the show. He says that tonight, he has a very special guests who he's got some grilling questions for. He introduces the World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus to a huge ovation and he comes down to the ring and sits on one of the couches. The Miz welcomes him to the show and then asks him how confident he feels going into a match with the World's Largest Athlete at Hell in a Cell. Sheamus says he's always up for a challenge, and he isn't going to back down. He knows how dangerous Big Show can be, but it won't stop him from delivering a Brogue Kick and beating him to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Miz laughs, saying that Sheamus shouldn't be too confident, because the Big Show was once a tag team partner of his, and he knows first hand how tough he is, and he doesn't think Sheamus has what it takes, because he's all about fun and games. Sheamus says that the fact that Big Show teamed with The Miz means it'll be even easier, because Big Show must be extremely dumb to think teaming with Miz was a good idea. The crowd cheer as Miz becomes angered by that comment. Miz says that Sheamus doesn't stand a chance at Hell in a Cell, and he hopes Big Show knocks his head off. Sheamus says there's more chance of this show being a success than there is Big Show winning at Hell in a Cell. Suddenly, the theme of the Big Show hits and everything gets a bit more serious.

Big Show runs towards the ring, it doesn't seem like he's coming down to chat. Sheamus gets up and gets ready to fight as Show jumps onto the ring apron. Sheamus tells Show to get in and fight him if he wants, but Show just stands there. Out of nowhere, The Miz attacks Sheamus from behind with the Intercontinental Championship belt! Sheamus stumbles forward, right into the Knockout Punch of the Big Show! The crowd gasp as Sheamus drops to the canvas, out cold from the shot as Big Show enters the ring over the ropes. Show and Miz stand tall above the World Champion with smiles on their faces. Raw then fades to black.

Commercial Break.

We are shown another recap of what happened earlier on when Paul Heyman confronted John Cena and we were told that tonight's Main Event would see CM Punk defending the WWE Championship... against Jim Ross.

Kaitlyn def. Layla
Divas Champion, Eve was at commentary. In Kaitlyn's return match since suffering an injury at Night of Champions, she managed to defeat the former Divas Champion, Layla, but not in the fashion she wanted. Eve got involved in the match and tripped Layla up as she bounced off the ropes while the referee wasn't paying attention. Kaitlyn didn't see the attack either, and inadvertently took advantage, hitting Layla with an Inverted DDT for the victory.

Kaitlyn was declared the winner, and then Eve jumped into the ring and started screaming in celebration with Kaitlyn. She hugged her and raised her hand, leaving Kaitlyn confused. Layla got to her feet and asked Kaitlyn what that was about, but Kaitlyn doesn't have a clue what she's talking about. Eve congratulates Kaitlyn again and then leaves the ring, Layla still arguing with Kaitlyn. They then both look at Eve who leaves up the ramp, seemingly realising they'd just been played against each other.

Backstage, Jim Ross is seen once again, this time alongside John Cena to a huge pop. JR says he doesn't know what he's going to do because he isn't a WWE superstar and he shouldn't be competing against someone like CM Punk. Cena says he isn't going to let it happen, and he says that he's going to be at ringside for him. He says that they're going to get to the bottom of this, and he's going to get CM Punk in the Cell one way or another.

Going to another backstage area, we see the WWE Champion, CM Punk and Paul Heyman talking backstage to a ton of heat. Heyman asks if Punk's at all concerned that John Cena will get involved tonight. Punk says that he knows John Cena won't be able to keep his big nose out of the spotlight. Heyman says he thinks he might have a plan to keep John Cena at bay during the match. Punk looks at Heyman and tells him to explain. The scene fades to black.

Commercial Break.

WWE Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Tournament
Rhodes Scholars def. Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd
The tournament continues as these two teams collide, with the second semi-final taking place this Friday on SmackDown. Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd showed the world that they are worthy of being in this tournament, however, the new combination of Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow was just too much for the young duo as Sandow was able to avoid a 450 Splash from Gabriel and hit The Terminus for the victory.

Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes celebrated their victory, advancing in the tournament, and they will either face Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara, or the Prime Time Players next Monday on Raw in the finals. Which team will they compete against?

We see a video package for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, featuring WWE superstars and divas saying their bit in the fight against breast cancer. Support Susan G. Komen now.

Commercial Break.

Ryback def. Dolph Ziggler
The crowd erupted when Ryback made his entrance, and Ziggler was as shocked as ever. The machine made his way to the ring and was ready to dominate once more. But unlike previous matches, Ziggler put up one hell of a fight and took Ryback to the limit. He locked in the Sleeper Hold on Ryback and it looked like he was fading away, but the brute force of this machine of a man was too much and Ryback eventually finished off Mr. Money in the Bank with the Shell Shocked for the victory.

Ryback celebrated yet another victory, adding to his undefeated streak. It's becoming obvious that there is nobody that can stop this beast.

We see a video package promoting this Wednesday's WWE Main Event, advertising the headline match as WWE Tag Team Champion, Kane taking on the Big Show.

We are shown a video package from the debut of WWE Main Event, showing us how successful it was, but focusing on the match where the United States Champion, Antonio Cesaro defeated Ted DiBiase. We return to Raw to see Antonio Cesaro in the ring. He talks about how he is a true Champion, and then tells us the word for Champion in five different languages. We are then introduced to his opponent Zack Ryder and we have a match.

United States Champion Antonio Cesaro def. Zack Ryder in a non-title match
Almost with ease, the Swiss superstar disposes of Zack Ryder just like he did at Night of Champions. Cesaro hits him with the Black Diamond Uppercut, followed by The Neutralizer, claiming yet another victory.

Cesaro celebrates his win with his United States Championship as the referee tends to Ryder.

We go backstage to see Jim Ross in his wrestling gear, complete with his football jersey and we are told that the Main Event is coming up next.

Commercial Break.

WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Jim Ross never got started
CM Punk and Paul Heyman entered first, and then Jim Ross came out, but was shortly followed by John Cena, his arm still in a sling like earlier. JR enters the ring, Heyman and Cena by ringside. Cena grabs a microphone and declared that this isn't the way a Champion behaves, saying that Punk isn't proving anything by getting in the ring with a sixty year old man who isn't even a wrestler. Cena says that if Punk really wants to prove his worth, he'll face him at Hell in a Cell, one last time.

By this point, it was obvious the match wasn't going to take place. Heyman handed CM Punk a microphone and Punk said that no matter what, Cena isn't getting another WWE Championship Match. Cena then says that he's going to give Punk an offer. He says that if he faces him at Hell in a Cell, and Punk wins, John Cena will never, ever get another WWE Championship match as long as CM Punk holds the title belt. Punk's eyebrows raise, not expecting Cena to say that. Cena says that he's willing to give everything up for this one final shot at the gold. Punk says that's an interesting offer, and he'll certainly think about it. Punk strolls over to Jim Ross and puts his arm around him before saying "But first, I've got business to take care of..." and delivers a sickening knee to the gut of JR!

The crowd gasp as JR drops to his knees. Cena jumps onto the apron to go and help JR, but out of nowhere... Wade Barrett appears! What is he doing here?! Wade Barrett assaults John Cena on the outside, stomping down on him and his injured arm. Punk and Heyman laugh as Barrett delivers a beat down to Cena. He rolls Cena in the ring and both Punk, Barrett and Heyman stand over him and JR. Punk picks up JR and holds his arms back as Heyman slaps him across the face. The crowd are giving the trio so much heat, when suddenly...

The theme of Ryback hits and the place comes unglued! Heyman tells Barrett to get ready, and he does as Ryback marches towards the ring. He slides in and Barrett attacks him as Punk and Heyman watch from the corner. Ryback eventually battles back and delivers a sickening clothesline to Barrett. Ryback then turns his attentions to CM Punk in the corner, but Punk and Heyman get out of ring and leave up the ramp to a ton of heat. Ryback follows them with his eyes, not taking them off of Punk for one second. Barrett gets back to his feet, and Ryback notices, grabbing him and lifting him onto his shoulders before connecting with Shell Shocked! Ryback stands tall as John Cena helps Jim Ross to his feet. Ryback and John Cena share a staredown for a few minutes before both turning their attention to CM Punk on top of the stage. Punk clutches his WWE Championship to his chest, Heyman trying to calm him down. Will CM Punk accept John Cena's ultimatum for Hell in a Cell? Will Wade Barrett's role be explained? Tune into next week's Raw to find out!

WWE Main Event - October 10th, 2012; San Jose, California

Once again, WWE Main Event is brought to the WWE Universe for a night of unique action. Michael Cole and The Miz greet us over the theme of "Diamond Eyes" by Shinedown. They remind that tonight we will see WWE Tag Team Champion, Kane take on the Big Show in a clash of the titans. The crowd are pumped and we are startled by a large fiery explosion from the stage, and it's time to see these two titans clash.

Big Show def. WWE Tag Team Champion Kane
With Kane's partner, Daniel Bryan nowhere to be seen, this was a straight up monster brawl. These two giants went toe-to-toe like they're used to and Big Show was clearly looking for some revenge after Kane was part of Big Show's embarrassment on SmackDown last week in the Main Event. The Big Red Monster fought his own against the World's Largest Athlete, but the angry giant was too much to handle, even for the WWE Tag Team Champion. Both men would go for a Chokeslam, but Show drilled Kane in the kidneys with a huge left hand and then managed to Chokeslam the fiery monster to the canvas and pick up a victory, much to the dismay of the WWE Universe.

The Big Show celebrated his victory over Kane and then signalled that he was going to become the World Heavyweight Champion very soon. He screamed "Sheamus-- I'm coming for you!" as the scene fades to black.

Commercial Break.

A video package brings us back to WWE Main Event as we see a Raw recap, showing us the "match" between the WWE Champion, CM Punk and Jim Ross on Raw. It shows how John Cena came to JR's aid, only to be assaulted by Wade Barrett. However, the destructive Ryback would save Cena and JR by chasing off CM Punk and planting Wade Barrett with Shell Shocked. The scene fades away on a shot of Ryback, John Cena and Jim Ross standing in the ring as CM Punk retreats up the ramp with Paul Heyman.

Cody Rhodes def. Justin Gabriel
With both Damien Sandow and Tyson Kidd by ringside for their respective partners, this one was an interesting match. Rhodes Scholars were victorious on Raw over the opposing team to advance in the Tournament, and tonight was no different as Cody Rhodes took advantage of Damien Sandow's distraction as he provoked Tyson Kidd on the outside. Rhodes would hit Gabriel with the Cross Rhodes for the victory.

Rhodes and Sandow celebrate in the ring as Gabriel and Kidd leave ringside. Sandow does a cartwheel before shaking hands with his tag team partner. We are then shown a graphic which tells us that this Friday on SmackDown, the next Semi-Final match will take place to see who Rhodes Scholars will take on next week on Raw.



Commercial Break.

Santino Marella & Zack Ryder def. Primo & Epico
Both of these teams were unsuccessful in advancing in the Tag Team Tournament, but tonight they got their chance to regain some momentum. With the WWE Universe behind them, Santino and Ryder's new alliance was able to put away the former WWE Tag Team Champions. Santino scared Epico with the Cobra, turning him into a huge Rough Ryder which gave this oddball team the victory.

Santino and Ryder celebrated their victory with the WWE Universe as Primo, Epico and their manager, Rosa Mendes left ringside in disappointment. WWE Main Event fades to a close, the second show a success.

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