Night of Champions 2012

Thanks to a late-game ruling by SmackDown General Manager Booker T, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus was legally allowed to use the Brogue Kick in his match against Alberto Del Rio. Though no championship gold was at stake, the thrilling encounter between Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler left the WWE Universe in Boston breathless. Despite all their differences, the bizarre pairing of Kane & Daniel Bryan remained united long enough to dethrone WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Kofi Kingston.

Time and location

Sunday, Sep 16 | 8 PM^ET/5 PM^PT

Where to watch

Night of Champions 2012

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.