September 28 , 2012 Smackdown results The September 28 , 2012 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on September 25 , 2012 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo , New York . Summary . In one of the biggest main events in SmackDown history , The World ’ s Largest Athlete went one - on - one with The Viper in a World Heavyweight Championship No . 1 Contender ’ s Match , while a tournament was introduced by SmackDown General Manager Booker T to establish the new No . 1 contenders to the WWE Tag Team Titles . Four days after using the WMD to knockout both Brodus Clay and Tensai on Raw , Big Show came to SmackDown to declare that he was back and that he wanted the World Heavyweight Title . Recalling the embarrassment of his last World Title reign , which lasted 45 seconds , the giant stated that when the Superstar that defeated him , Daniel Bryan , lost that title in 18 seconds at WrestleMania , it was a true turning point in his career . He then stated , in no uncertain terms , that he was the one Superstar on the roster that could beat current World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus . Big Show was soon interrupted by Randy Orton , the serpentine competitor that he would face in the SmackDown main event to try and become the No . 1 contender to The Great White ’ s championship gold at WWE Hell in a Cell . The Viper said that if The World ’ s Largest Athlete thought he would stand in between him and his 10th World Title , he would “ not be standing for much longer . ” As the fierce adversaries contemplated whether the main event would see someone get “ bit by the RKO or hit with a KO , ” Alberto Del Rio emerged , demanding that — because he was “ cheated ” in his World Title Match at Night of Champions and “ better than both Orton and Big Show combined ” — both Superstars would be moving to the back of the line . But as The Mexican Aristocrat entered the ring , The Viper wasted no time hitting Del Rio with the RKO . One week ago , an accidental distraction by Aksana , helped Santino Marella overcome United States Champion , Antonio Cesaro , in a non - title match . As a result , two things happened : The Swiss titleholder broke up with the beautiful Diva in five languages and The Italian Stallion earned an opportunity to get the U . S . Title back . Aksana ’ s reaction was captured over the weekend in a WWE . com exclusive . In the explosive championship match that followed , there was no sign of Cesaro ’ s discarded ex . But that didn ’ t stop the action from heating up in a hurry . When the battle between the two fierce competitors moved to the top rope , Cesaro attempted to hit the Neutralizer from high above the canvas , only to be treated to a supersized back - body - drop by the former champion . However , when Santino followed him down with a headbutt , Cesaro had enough presence of mind to move , allowing the Swiss Superstar to successfully hit the Neutralizer on his second attempt for the victory . In a match highly anticipated on social media for a long time now , Beth Phoenix squared off against her friend Natalya in her hometown of Buffalo , N . Y . The desire of the two battling beauties turned more and more volatile with every moment that passed , especially after Beth reached the ropes to escape her opponent ’ s signature Sharpshooter and Natalya miraculously kicked out of the Glam Slam ! And in the end of a contest that truly could have gone either way , The Glamazon reversed a pin attempt by the third - generation Diva to grab the quick pinfall . After the bell , Divas Champion Eve emerged on the top of the ramp , apologizing for striking Beth on Monday Night Raw in the heat of the moment , as accusations were flying over Kaitlyn ’ s discovery that her attacker at Night of Champions had blond hair . But , moments after saying sorry , the Assistant to the SmackDown General Manager added that until an investigation into the matter could be concluded , The Fabulous Firebird was indefinitely suspended ! Though SmackDown GM Booker T reversed Eve ’ s decision moments later , the controversy surrounding Kaitlyn ’ s attack continued to rage on . SmackDown General Manager Booker T announced that a Tag Team Elimination Tournament to name the new No . 1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Titles will take place between eight different teams in the coming weeks . The winners will face Daniel Bryan and Kane , Team Hell No , for the titles at WWE Hell in a Cell . For weeks now , the reemerging Wade Barrett has taken the Barrett Barrage to a new level of absolute destruction . On SmackDown this week , despite an extremely strong effort by Zack Ryder , Barrett avoided the Broski Boot , roaring back minutes later to overtake Long Island Iced - Z with the devastating Souvenir elbow . Fearing that — with all the abuse The Miz has taken from Ryback lately — the Intercontinental Champion might have been suffering from “ memory loss ” and therefore forgot to introduce him , Sheamus decided to emerge on “ Miz TV ” before he was called to the ring . Though The Great White immediately threw one of the Miz ’ s chairs out of the ring , poked fun at the host in numerous ways and refused to let him get a word in edgewise . The Awesome One would not be denied . Regrouping , Miz began to list the many ways people would have to pay to experience him , spouting off his own accolades , before pointing out how either Big Show or Randy Orton were sure to defeat The Celtic Warrior at WWE Hell in a Cell . Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero soon interrupted the situation , with Mr . Money in the Bank pointing out that no matter who won the pay - per - view World Title Match , he guaranteed that he would walk out of WWE Hell in a Cell with the World Heavyweight Championship . Hearing enough , the first - ever Irish - born World Heavyweight Champion opted to attack both Superstars , igniting a brawl that once again tore the “ Miz TV ” set apart and ended with The Great White sending both Miz and Ziggler over the top rope . On the same night that SmackDown GM Booker T set up an eight - team elimination tournament to determine the new No . 1 contenders to WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No at WWE Hell in a Cell , Team Rhodes Scholars advanced to the quarterfinals . After Sandow grabbed Jey Uso out of the ring , it caused Jimmy Uso to become momentarily distracted on the top rope . When Jimmy finally leaped at Cody Rhodes , the grandson of a plumber raised his knees to meet him . This set up the Cross Rhodes and the important tag team victory . After reigning supreme over Intercontinental Champion The Miz in a non - title match on Raw and engaging in a noticeable stare down with WWE Champion CM Punk , Ryback faced the largest opponent he has ever faced , Tensai . And despite of the size of his intimidating foe , Ryback pulled of the seemingly impossible , delivering the Shell Shocked to the massive grappler to remain undefeated . Before Randy Orton could face Big Show , he was attacked in the back by Alberto Del Rio , the Superstar he hit with the RKO at the start of the show . The Mexican Aristocrat then tried to take his prey ’ s place in the No . 1 Contender ’ s Match , only to be stopped by the now - injured Viper . After taking his attacker down , WWE ’ s Apex Predator insisted on facing the giant anyway , battling for the right to face World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus at WWE Hell in a Cell . In the ensuing showdown , the courageous Orton attempted time and time again to overcome not only the fierce giant , but also his own injured midsection . The wrath that he had to endure for the majority of the contest was so vicious , that when he finally regrouped and countered the chokeslam to hit the RKO , he couldn ’ t seem to execute it fully . Possibly for this reason , Show kicked out of the dreaded finishing maneuver ! The giant then hit two chokeslams for the huge win , making him the new No . 1 contender to The Great White ’ s World Title at WWE Hell on a Cell . After the bell , following an argument with a fan , The World ’ s Largest Athlete returned to the ring and hit his fallen opponent with the WMD .