WWE WrestleMania XXVIII - "Once In A Lifetime"

WrestleMania XXVIII: A Night of Unforgettable Matches

Miami Gardens, Florida - Sun Life Stadium - April 1st, 2012

The stage was set for the grandest spectacle in professional wrestling as WrestleMania XXVIII descended upon Miami Gardens, Florida. The sold-out crowd of 78,363 at the Sun Life Stadium witnessed a night of electrifying matches that will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come.

Match 1: Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan (World Heavyweight Title Match)

The show opener saw Irish powerhouse Sheamus put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against the high-flying Daniel Bryan. In a thrilling encounter, Sheamus emerged victorious, connecting with a thunderous Brogue Kick to retain his title.

Match 2: Kane vs. Randy Orton

The Demon of Death Valley, Kane, took on 'The Viper' Randy Orton in a hard-hitting affair that saw both men trading blows and near-falls. In the end, Kane's sheer power proved too much for Orton as he secured a pinfall victory (10:58).

Match 3: The Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes (WWE Intercontinental Title Match)

The Big Show put his WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line against the determined Cody Rhodes. In a battle of giants, the larger-than-life Big Show outpowered Rhodes to retain his title.

Match 4: Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres

In an intriguing tag team match, Hollywood stars Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos teamed up to take on WWE Divas Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres. The celebrity duo proved a force to be reckoned with, securing a quick pinfall victory (6:22).

Match 5: The Undertaker vs. Triple H (Hell In A Cell Match)

The main event of the evening saw two legends, The Undertaker and Triple H, clash in a Hell in a Cell match with special referee Shawn Michaels. In a brutal encounter that tested the limits of both competitors, Taker emerged victorious after a Tombstone Piledriver sent Triple H crashing to the mat (30:47).

Match 6: David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry and The Miz vs. Booker T, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, Santino Marella, The Great Khali and Zack Ryder

In a chaotic 12-man tag team match, the forces of good and evil clashed in an action-packed bout that saw the team of David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, and The Miz come out on top (10:32).

Match 7: CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho (WWE Title Match)

In a thrilling WWE Championship match, CM Punk defended his title against the cunning Chris Jericho. In an intense battle that showcased both men's skills, Punk retained his title after a series of rapid-fire punches sent Jericho crashing to the mat (22:23).

Match 8: The Rock vs. John Cena

The evening culminated in a highly anticipated showdown between Hollywood A-lister The Rock and sports-entertainment icon John Cena. In an electrifying match that saw both men give it their all, The Rock emerged victorious after a thunderous Rock Bottom sent Cena crashing to the mat (30:35).

As the dust settled on WrestleMania XXVIII, fans departed the Sun Life Stadium with unforgettable memories of a night that will be etched in the annals of professional wrestling history.

Card Details

• Date: 01 Apr 2012
• Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
• Arena: Sun Life Stadium
• Attendance: 78363
• Type: Pay Per View
• Broadcast Type: Live
• Broadcast Date: 01 Apr 2012

Matches

1. Sheamus(C) defeat Daniel Bryan in a World Heavyweight Title Match

2. Kane defeat Randy Orton in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 10:58

3. The Big Show(C) defeat Cody Rhodes in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match

4. Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos defeat Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres in a Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 06:22

5. The Undertaker defeat Triple H in a Hell In A Cell Match (Special Referee: Shawn Michaels)
   Match Time: 30:47

6. David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry and The Miz defeat Booker T, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, Santino Marella, The Great Khali and Zack Ryder in a 12 Man Tag Team Match
   Match Time: 10:32

7. CM Punk(C) defeat Chris Jericho in a WWE Title Match
   Match Time: 22:23

8. The Rock defeat John Cena in a Singles Match
   Match Time: 30:35