WWE Over The Limit 2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Sunday night, before a capacity crowd in Raleigh’s PNC Arena, John Laurinaitis endured a punishment every member of the WWE Universe wishes they could have doled out themselves.The WWE executive looked to be only a three-count away from finding himself on the unemployment line when something big happened. Stunning WWE fans

In several ways, a CM Punk-Daniel Bryan WWE Championship Match was always fated to be. The two Superstars are among the purest athletes and finest technicians WWE has ever seen. Their championship reigns were some of the most dominant in late 2011 and early 2012, and they come from a hardscrabble, old-school wrestling background that has endeared

RALEIGH, N.C. – Former Divas Champion Beth Phoenix came to WWE Over the Limit looking to reestablish herself as the alpha female in WWE. Instead, she suffered a stinging defeat at the hands of the current titleholder, Layla. ( PHOTOS)It has been a precipitous decline for Phoenix, who just over a month ago complained to WWE.com that there were

RALEIGH, N.C. – In what was his greatest challenge as champion to date, Sheamus stood up to seemingly insurmountable odds in a brutal Fatal 4-Way Match on his way to retaining the World Heavyweight Title. It was certainly no easy feat, squaring off with three former multi-time World Champions – Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton

RALEIGH, N.C. – Kofi Kingston & R-Truth retained the WWE Tag Team Championships at WWE Over the Limit with a strong victory over an alliance that appears to be growing weaker – Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger. ( PHOTOS)With “Little Jimmy” on their side, Kingston & Truth proved there’s a simple reason why they still hold the tag titles –

RALEIGH, N.C. - Zack Ryder had a perfect opportunity to find retribution for Kane’s devastating attack earlier this year after The Big Red Monster nearly ended Long Island Iced-Z’s career. However, on the WWE Over the Limit YouTube Pre-Show, Ryder failed to overcome the odds and was subsequently decimated at the hands of The Devil’s Favorite

RALEIGH, N.C. – Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and United States Champion Santino Marella kept a close eye on The Great Khali, The Miz and David Otunga as they battled in the 20-Man Over-the-Top Rope “People Power” Battle Royal that kicked off WWE Over the Limit — and with good reason. ( PHOTOS)The winner of the melee, which was

RALEIGH, N.C. – After his shocking return and impressive victory in the "People Power" Battle Royal earlier in the night, Christian seemingly had his sights set on Santino Marella’s United States Championship. However, after catching Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes doing some good, old-fashioned trash talking backstage to Eve where the

RALEIGH, N.C. – The undefeated Brodus Clay continued his funky roll at WWE Over the Limit, defeating his polar opposite, former WWE Champion The Miz at Raleigh, N.C.'s PNC Arena.The bout was a rematch from earlier this month on Raw SuperShow, a contest which delivered The Funkasaurus his most arduous challenge to date ( WATCH). After falling to

RALEIGH, N.C. – Of all the Superstars who have made their debuts on both Raw and SmackDown over the last several months, none have made a thunderous impact quite like the authoritative Ryback. As soon as the WWE Universe hears his music, they know pure destruction is imminent.Luckily for Raleigh, N.C., natives, Ryback has moved on from facing

WWE.com has complete WWE Over the Limit 2012 results for all of the exciting bouts on the pay-per-view card, including John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis, WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan, and the World Heavyweight Championship Fatal 4-Way Match.Over the Limit 2012 results:Pre-Show MatchKane def. Zack Ryder - FULL STORY | PHOTOSChristian won a

“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.” – Albert EinsteinWith WWE Over the Limit 2012 closing in, WWE.com thought it only appropriate to examine standout memories of Superstars and matches that went “over the limit.”In some instances, the matches discussed here exceeded very tangible constraints – for example, a time limit.