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WWE Night Of Champions 2013
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- Tails Azimuth
Detroit Showdown: A Thrilling Night of Action at the Joe Louis Arena
The Motor City played host to an unforgettable evening of professional wrestling as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) brought its highly anticipated pay-per-view event to the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. On a crisp autumn night, fans were treated to a stacked card that featured a mix of title tilts, grudge matches, and high-stakes showdowns.
Match 1: WWE Intercontinental Title - Curtis Axel vs. Kofi Kingston
The show kicked off with a thrilling encounter between Curtis Axel and Kofi Kingston for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Axel, looking to solidify his claim as a top contender, came out on top in a hard-fought contest that saw both men trading moves and near-falls. In the end, Axel emerged victorious, retaining the title in 13 minutes and 54 seconds.
Match 2: WWE Divas Title Fatal Four Way - AJ Lee vs. Brie Bella, Naomi, Natalya
The first of two title matches on the night saw AJ Lee successfully defend her WWE Divas Championship against a quartet of formidable foes in Naomi, Natalya, and Brie Bella. The action was fast-paced and frenetic, with all four competitors giving it their all. In the end, Lee's cunning and athleticism proved too much for her opponents, as she secured the win in just 5 minutes and 36 seconds.
Match 3: World Heavyweight Title - Rob Van Dam vs. Alberto Del Rio
The World Heavyweight Championship was on the line in a match that pitted Rob Van Dam against Alberto Del Rio. VD, seeking to regain his title, faced stiff resistance from the cunning Del Rio. However, the veteran Van Dam's experience and skill ultimately told, as he pinned Del Rio in 13 minutes and 30 seconds to claim the gold.
Match 4: Singles - The Miz vs. Fandango
The Miz looked to build momentum ahead of his upcoming title opportunities with a victory over Fandango. While Fandango showed flashes of brilliance, The Miz's cunning and experience proved too much for him, as he secured a convincing win in 7 minutes and 51 seconds.
Match 5: Two On One Handicap Elimination No Disqualification - CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel, Paul Heyman
In a match that defied convention, CM Punk faced off against Curtis Axel and his mentor Paul Heyman in a two-on-one handicap encounter. The action was intense and unpredictable, with all three competitors giving it their all. In the end, Axel and Heyman emerged victorious, as Punk was forced to submit in 15 minutes and 43 seconds.
Match 6: WWE United States Title - Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler
Dean Ambrose looked to continue his winning streak against Dolph Ziggler for the WWE United States Championship. The action was hard-hitting and intense, with both men trading moves and near-falls. In the end, Ambrose's resilience proved too much for Ziggler, as he retained the title in 9 minutes and 45 seconds.
Match 7: WWE RAW Tag Team Titles - The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins) vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young, Titus O'Neil)
The night's penultimate match saw The Shield look to retain their WWE RAW Tag Team Championships against The Prime Time Players. The action was fast-paced and physical, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, The Shield emerged victorious, successfully defending their titles in 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
Main Event: WWE Title - Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
The main event of the evening saw Daniel Bryan put his WWE Championship on the line against Randy Orton. The action was intense and unpredictable, with both men trading moves and near-falls. In the end, Bryan's determination and skill proved too much for Orton, as he retained the title in a thrilling contest.
In conclusion, the WWE's Detroit show was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that featured a mix of thrilling matches, exciting finishes, and high-stakes showdowns. With several titles on the line, the action was intense and unpredictable throughout, making for a truly memorable evening in the Motor City.
Card Details
- Date: 15 Sep 2013
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Joe Louis Arena
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 15 Sep 2013
Matches
Curtis Axel
(C)
defeat Kofi Kingston in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 13:54AJ Lee
(C)
defeat Brie Bella, Naomi and Natalya in a WWE Divas Title Fatal Four Way Match
Match Time: 05:36Rob Van Dam
(C)
defeat Alberto Del Rio in a World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 13:30The Miz defeat Fandango in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:51Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman defeat CM Punk in a Two On One Handicap Elimination No Disqualification Match
Match Time: 15:43Dean Ambrose
(C)
defeat Dolph Ziggler in a WWE United States Title Match
Match Time: 09:45The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins)
(C)
defeat The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 07:30Daniel Bryan
(C)
defeat Randy Orton in a WWE Title Match