SummerSlam (2012)

The 2012 SummerSlam was the 25th annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on August 19, 2012, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California for the fourth consecutive year. It was the first SummerSlam held since the end of the first brand extension, which happened shortly after the 2011 event.

SummerSlam
Promotional poster featuring Brock Lesnar
PromotionWWE
DateAugust 19, 2012
CityLos Angeles, California
VenueStaples Center
Attendance17,482
Buy rate358,000
Tagline(s)The Perfect Storm
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Eight matches were contested at the event, including one on the pre-show. In the main event, Brock Lesnar defeated Triple H by submission. In other marquee matches, The Miz retained the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio, Daniel Bryan defeated Kane, and CM Punk retained the WWE Championship against Big Show and John Cena.

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