Night of Champions 2013

DETROIT — As if it wasn’t already clear, Daniel Bryan is not the type of guy who takes “No!” no for an answer.Disrespected by WWE COO Triple H, disrupted by The Shield and disgraced by WWE Champion Randy Orton at every turn, Bryan had been belittled by the powers that be since the moment the WWE Title was snatched away from him at

DETROIT – What is greater – creator or the creation? Since he was signed to a WWE developmental contract eight years ago, CM Punk’s biggest advocate has been one of sports-entertainment’s most lauded creators: Paul Heyman. But in front of a raucous Motor City crowd at Night of Champions, Heyman’s creation achieved momentary redemption

DETROIT — With an explosive offense, Rob Van Dam brought the fight to World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio inside the Joe Louis Arena. But it was Del Rio’s refusal to release a Cross Armbreaker that ended the bout in disqualification. Photos of the hard-hitting actionThe WWE Universe in attendance was clearly in support of RVD, who

DETROIT — Call it a reality check.Three weeks after AJ Lee verbally eviscerated the stars of E!’s “Total Divas” in a scathing tirade on Raw, the outspoken Divas Champion defeated Naomi, Natalya and Brie Bella in a Fatal 4-Way Match to retain the title and back up her big talk. Check out photos from this chaotic brawlThat’s not to say

DETROIT — Darren Young and Titus O’Neil proved that they are indeed ready for prime time during the Night of Champions Kickoff. The confident duo advanced past 3MB, The Real Americans, Tons of Funk and The Usos in a high-octane Tag Team Turmoil Match to become No. 1 Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championship. The Prime Time Players will now

DETROIT — United States Champion Dean Ambrose might not have instilled in Dolph Ziggler The Shield’s idea of “respect for the business,” but the rabid Hound of Justice nonetheless escaped Night of Champions with his title reign intact.In a competitive outing defined by parity, the volatile titleholder narrowly avoided losing the

DETROIT – In an unannounced addition to an already jam-packed Night of Champions, The Miz picked up an “awesome” – albeit painful – victory over his fleet-footed foe, Fandango.For weeks, the outspoken rivals have circled each other in and out of the ring. Distractions during each other’s matches, sneak attacks and a highly physical

DETROIT — Interrupting Triple H as he welcomed the WWE Universe to Night of Champions at first seemed to be a gross miscalculation by Paul Heyman and Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel –  as a result, The Game ordered Axel into an impromptu title defense against former Intercontinental and United States Title holder Kofi Kingston.

DETROIT — Though The Prime Time Players were on a roll following their Tag Team Turmoil victory during the Night of Champions Kickoff, the quick turnaround time may have cost Darren Young & Titus O’Neil the WWE Tag Team Championships. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns of The Shield defeated The Prime Time Players to continue their impressive

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Night of Champions 2013 is in the books, and true to form, WWE’s most golden event of the year was packed with breathtaking action and compelling twists and turns. Watch the Night of Champions replay |  Full Night of Champions 2013 resultsAs the WWE Universe lets the impact of Night of Champions sink in, check out these five facts relating to