Show
Night of Champions
Results
Time and location
Sunday, Sep 16 | 8 PMET/5 PMPT
Night of Champions : Quick Hits
- World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus def. Alberto Del Rio
- WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena ended in a draw
- Eve def. Divas Champion Layla
- Randy Orton def. Dolph Ziggler
- Kane & Daniel Bryan def. WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston
- Zack Ryder won a Pre-Show Battle Royal to become No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship
- Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara & Cody Rhodes
- United States Champion Antonio Cesaro def. Zack Ryder
- Night of Champions 2012 results
Night of Champions : Full Details
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus def. Alberto Del Rio
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus defeated Alberto Del Rio at Night of Champions to retain his illustrious title.
WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena ended in a draw
In an epic WWE Championship clash in Boston Sunday, a top rope German suplex closed Night of Champions in controversy. With both Superstars' shoulders pinned to the mat as the referee counted to three, the match ended in a draw that allowed The Straight Edge Superstar to retain the title.
Eve def. Divas Champion Layla
In a surprising turn of events, an ankle injury to No. 1 contender Kaitlyn opened the door for Eve to step in and challenge Divas Champion Layla at Night of Champions.
Randy Orton def. Dolph Ziggler
The intense rivalry between Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler hit its breaking point at Night of Champions, as The Viper defeated Mr. Money in the Bank. While Orton vs. Ziggler was the only match in which a title wasn’t up for grabs at the pay-per-view, it thrilled the WWE Universe at the sold-out TD Garden and watching around the world.
Kane & Daniel Bryan def. WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston
Former anger management classmates Kane & Daniel Bryan defeated WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston, ending Truth & Kingston’s nearly five-month reign with the titles.
Zack Ryder won a Pre-Show Battle Royal to become No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship
Zack Ryder earned the right to face Antonio Cesaro for the United States Championship at Night of Champions by winning a No. 1 Contender Battle Royal held during the Pre-Show event Sunday on YouTube.com/WWE and WWE.com.
Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara & Cody Rhodes
In an unpredictable Fatal 4-Way Match featuring four of WWE’s most agile and athletic Superstars, The Miz overcame the odds and retained his coveted Intercontinental Championship in a most unique and unexpected fashion.
United States Champion Antonio Cesaro def. Zack Ryder
After winning a Battle Royal earlier in the evening on the live-streamed Pre-Show, Zack Ryder earned the right to face the versatile and impressive United States Champion Antonio Cesaro at Night of Champions.
Night of Champions 2012 results
WWE.com has you covered with complete Night of Champions 2012 results for all of the championship action as it unfolds Sunday night. Check back throughout the night to read match recaps, see photos and check out exclusive videos from September’s annual event, which features WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs.