Bryan vs Sheamus – World Heavyweight title
Sheamus defeats Bryan in singles competition at Wrestlemania 28 to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Sheamus picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a Brogue kick on the distracted Bryan at eighteen seconds.
Undertaker – Triple H Wrestlemania XXVIII
Undertaker defeats Triple H at Wrestlemania XXVIII in a Hell in a Cell match with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee.
Wrestlemania 28
Wrestlemania 28 is held at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. The event features Kane vs Randy Orton, Big Show vs Cody Rhodes, The Undertaker vs Triple H, CM Punk vs Chris Jericho and The Rock vs John Cena.
Leprechaun: Origins announced
Lionsgate and WWE announce a two film deal will start with Leprechaun film reboot titled Leprechaun: Origins. The companies will share producing costs as well as team on marketing strategies. Lionsgate will handle distribution. WWE Studios head, Michael Luisi:
We have been looking for ways to continue our relationship with Lionsgate and we saw Leprechaun as the perfect opportunity to take a well-known franchise and put a modern-day spin on it. This is a property that we believe our audience will respond to and we continue to look for ways to surprise and engage them.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Kidd is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss working in WWE and not being allowed to watch wrestling.
We would try moves on each other. My mom shut that down fast. So I wasn’t allowed to watch wrestling. So I had to be at my cousin’s house or something.
Inside The Squared Circle interview
The Ultimate Warrior talks about winning intellectual property rights in court:
I own my life. I get to do what I want when I want. I’m still very productive in my life and I’m still as successful in my life doing other stuff as I was in the wrestling business. Years ago when I fought with Vince in the courts about my intellectual properties — the logos, the brand, the intellectual properties of the Ultimate Warrior, everybody thought I was crazy. I mean, that’s provided me a great, wonderful living.
Wrestling101.com interview
Animal speaks about being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame:
Being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame is a culmination of what you have achieved throughout your career and I didn’t realise what Hawk and I had achieved until I looked back on it there the night of the Hall of Fame. We literary won almost every tag-team title you could possibly win in wrestling and that’s history because it will never be done again because a lot of those companies will never exist again nor those world titles.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Ziggler is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss wrestling names and Ric Flair.
I was going by Nic without a “K” at the end. I’d wear a shirt with no “K” but then the banner on the screen would read Nick with a “K”. It was an homage to Ric Flair. I’m a huge Flair fan so obviously, it was a bit of a tribute to him.
WWE.com interview
Eve talks to WWE.com about Zack Ryder and her kissing John Cena.
I never intended for anything bad to happen to Zack. How this turned out is not how I intended. I acted in the moment—we all make mistakes. I can’t really say I’m sorry, but isn’t it better to be honest than to lead Zack on?
WWE.com interview
Ryder speaks to WWE.com about Eve and John Cena betraying him.
Are you serious? “How am I feeling?!” Someone who I thought was my Broski, one of my closest friends, gets with the woman I love! How do you think I’m feeling?
Roode vs Ray vs Storm vs Hardy – TNA title
Roode defeats Storm, Ray and Hardy in four-way competition (with Sting acting as special guest referee) to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Roode picks up the pinfall victory over Hardy after Sting accidentally strikes him with the championship belt.
Wrestling101.com interview
Ouellet discusses her 2006 WWE debut:
Hard because I couldn’t understand anybody, but I learned so much. I learned how to listen carefully to everything, every detail, and I think that I needed a character that people could relate to, without speaking, which is very hard. I developed a heel persona and everything about Maryse was presentation, facials, gestures….. Over the years, I learned how to work a live crowd and perfect my craft. I believe that Maryse’s persona was the best female persona in years within the WWE.
Wins 2012 Royal Rumble match
Sheamus outlasts thirty other WWE Superstars in the over-the-top-rope elimination Royal Rumble match at the pay-per-view of the same name. Winning the match guarantees Sheamus a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 28.
Punk vs Ziggler – WWE title
Punk defeats Ziggler in singles competition at WWE Royal Rumble on pay-per-view to retain the WWE Championship. Punk picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a “GTS” at fourteen minutes and thirty seconds.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Hornswoggle is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss WWE, Twitter haters and not studying older midget wrestling.
I’m ashamed of it. I know nothing about it. I know the names but I don’t really know the history behind it. I watch Youtube videos but that’s about it. Max Mini was the main one (midget wrestler) that I knew of.
Rhodes vs Booker – Intercontinental title
Rhodes defeats Booker in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to retain the Intercontinental Championship. Rhodes picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a springboard kick at seven minutes and fifteen seconds.
Cashes in Money in the Bank
Bryan runs to the ring, after Big Show is knocked out by DDT on a steel chair, to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase title shot. Bryan pins Show to become the new World Heavyweight Champion at WWE TLC on pay-per-view.
Show vs Henry – World Heavyweight title
Show defeats Henry in a singles competition chairs match at WWE TLC on pay-per-view. Show picks up the pinfall victory after hitting Henry with a “WMD” punch at five minutes and thirty seconds.
Triple H vs Nash – Sledgehammer ladder match
Triple H defeats Nash in a special sledgehammer ladder match at WWE TLC on pay-per-view. Triple H picks up the victory after climbing the ladder, retrieving the hammer and using it on Nash to pick up the pinfall at eighteen minutes and ten seconds.
Phoenix vs Kelly – Divas title
Phoenix defeats Kelly in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to become the WWE Divas Champion. Phoenix picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a powerslam at five minutes.