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SummerSlam 2013

The Biggest Party of The Summer returned to Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center for the fifth consecutive year in 2013 with a true scorcher of an event. The show began as eerie newcomer Bray Wyatt went toe-to-toe with Kane in a Ring of Fire Match, where the squared circle was completely surrounded by flames. Brock Lesnar stomped into the City of Angels hoping to demolish a former Paul Heyman Guy, CM Punk. Daniel Bryan’s dream summer reached its apex, as he challenged John Cena for the WWE Championship, only to have glory snatched from him at the last moment.

Daniel Bryan def. WWE Champion John Cena; Randy Orton cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Bryan to become WWE Champion

LOS ANGELES – Yes, Daniel Bryan finally did it. The bearded brawler who honed his craft in in the halls of armories and high school gymnasiums, grappling for fifty dollars before crowds of tens, finally battled his way through the highest competition his chosen field has to offer, ascended the McMahon-guarded mountaintop and dethroned the

Brock Lesnar def. CM Punk (No Disqualification Match)

When CM Punk steps into the ring to fight Paul Heyman client Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, he will face a Superstar who, in Punk’s words, is “a monster." As Heyman revealed in the SummerSlam Kickoff, this bout will be No Disqualification, meaning this collision will be even more vicious than before.Against The Anomaly, The Straight Edge

World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio def. Christian

LOS ANGELES – With the STAPLES Centers packed to the rafters for The Biggest Party of the Summer, World Heavyweight Championship Alberto Del Rio ultimately reigned supreme over the extremely charismatic challenge of Christian. Match Photos | Watch: Christian contemplates his future From the word go, the WWE Universe was treated to a truly epic

Cody Rhodes def. Damien Sandow

LOS ANGELES – Cody Rhodes grew up around wrestling rings. The son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes spent his childhood around his sports-entertainment heroes, learning from the best. So, when faced with the task of facing Damien Sandow at SummerSlam, it could be said that the now mustache-less Rhodes was born for this moment. And it was the

Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn def. Big E Langston & Divas Champion AJ Lee

LOS ANGELES – At first glance, AJ Lee and Big E Langston might seem like something of an odd couple. The Divas Champion is a devilish vixen determined to rip apart her rivals emotionally and in the ring. Langston is a behemoth bred from the weight room, seeking destruction to cause around every turn. Despite their differences to the layman, the

Bray Wyatt def. Kane (Ring of Fire Match)

LOS ANGELES – At The Biggest Party of the Summer, Wyatt proved that he may indeed be the slayer of demons by defeating Kane inside a flame-engulfed squared circle. It didn’t matter that the Ring of Fire Match was designed to keep The Wyatt Family from interfering, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan eventually found a way to ensure Wyatt's

Rob Van Dam def. United States Champion Dean Ambrose by disqualification (Kickoff Match)

LOS ANGELES – The Biggest Party of the Summer got off to a rousing – and controversial – start, as volatile United States Champion Dean Ambrose lost to Rob Van Dam by disqualification, but retained his star-spangled title in a contentious SummerSlam Kickoff Match. Watch the SummerSlam Kickoff show | Check out photos of the U.S. Title

Natalya def. Brie Bella

LOS ANGELES – After defeating Brie Bella & Eva Marie with the help of Maria Menounos earlier Sunday at SummerSlam Axxess, Natalya rode a wave of momentum into SummerSlam, earning a second victory of the day against The Bella Twin and “Total Divas” co-star. Exclusive ringside photos | Watch Natalya & Maria Menounos in action at AxxessThe

SummerSlam 2013 results

WWE.com presents complete SummerSlam 2013 results, as well as exclusive videos and photos from the game-changing pay-per-view. Held August 18 at Los Angeles' Staples Center, the event featured epic clashes and a jaw-dropping WWE Championship Match, including an unexpected and shocking Money in the Bank contract cash-in. How to watch the SummerSlam

6 Intercontinental Title Matches that made SummerSlam

Make no mistake: The WWE Championship is and always will be considered the top prize to any individual who laces up the boots and devotes his life to competing in the squared circle.But when you’re talking about SummerSlam — especially the formative years of WWE’s annual warm-weather tradition — no championship has had as profound an