WWE Hell in a Cell 2012 Results

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Here are the results of this year’s Hell in a Cell PPV in brief:

Match 1: Randy Orton vs Alberto Del Rio

In the opening match of the PPV, Randy Orton defeated Alberto Del Rio after countering Del Rio’s drop kick with his RKO.

The Viper stands tall after his victory over Del Rio at Hell in a Cell 2012

Match 2: Intercontinental Championship match

Kofi Kingston successfully retained his Intercontinental title after beating The Miz in a closely fought contest.

Kofi Kingston is ecstatic after his win

Match 3: United States Championship match

The reigning United States Champion Antonio Cesaro was able to fend off the challenge of South African Justin Gabriel with ease.

Match 4: Tag-team Championship match

Team Rhodes Scholars defeated Team Hell No but only via disqualification. This result meant that Kane and Daniel Bryan are still the Tag-team Champions.

Kane and Daniel Bryan quarelling during their match against Team Rhodes Scholars at WWE Hell in a Cell 2012

Match 5: Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs The Prime Time Players

The masked warriors Mysterio and Sin Cara got the victory in this tag-team contest. Sin Cara seemed to be in pain at the end when he was slammed on his head by Titus O’ Neill.

Match 6: World Heavyweight Championship match

Big Show defeated Sheamus to become the new World Heavyweight Champion after landing his KO punch not once but twice during the course of this match. This result meant the title reign of Sheamus since Wrestleamania 28 came to an end.

The new World Heavyweight Champion – The Big Showwrest

Match 7: Triple Threat Divas Championship match

Eve Torres defeated Kaitlyn and Layla to retain her divas championship.

Match 8: WWE Championship Hell in a Cell match

CM Punk retained his WWE Championship after defeating Ryback. The referee Brad Maddox rendered a low blow to Ryback and did a fast count to enable this victory for CM Punk. This was Ryback’s first defeat in the WWE. After the match, Ryback would attack the referee and deliver his Shell Shocked finishing move to CM Punk on the top of the cage.