January 16 , 2013 Main Event results The January 16 , 2013 Edition of Main Event is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE , it was taped at the AT & T Center in San Antonio , Texas on January 15 , 2013 . Summary . On WWE Main Event , Randy Orton had a second chance to battle United States Champion Antonio Cesaro after their bout on SmackDown was interrupted by The Shield . The highly competitive featured contest was followed by a fast - paced tag team match between The Prime Time Players and The Usos and Michael Cole was joined by a surprise guest commentator ! The United States Champion first encounter with WWE ’ s Apex Predator came on SmackDown last week following The Swiss Superman ’ s declaration of intent to enter — and win — the Royal Rumble Match . During their highly competitive contest , however , The Shield targeted The Viper and the bout ended with a disqualification victory for Orton . Certainly dissatisfied with the outcome of the battle — and the subsequent Three - Man Powerbomb , The Viper was poised to face the United States Champion once again , hopefully without having to worry about The Shield . Orton and Cesaro ’ s tale of the tape paints an evenly matched portrait . Both Superstars stand 6 - foot - 5 and weigh the same — give or take a pound . Of course , as a nine - time World Champion who is approaching his 10 - year anniversary in WWE , The Viper brings a great deal of experience to the squared circle and this certainly plays in his favor . Although , Antonio Cesaro has proved to be a dominant champion and a definitive victory against WWE ’ s Apex Predator would surely put him in a potential World Title conversation . As the bout got underway , Orton and Cesaro tested the waters , looking for a single misstep that would allow one of them an advantage to gain the upper hand in the match . Following their heated battle on SmackDown , each Superstar brought a better understanding of their opponent ’ s ring psychology . Momentum shifted back and forth early in San Antonio , though , and the WWE Universe realized they were in for a great night on WWE Main Event . The match spilled outside the ring and Cesaro managed to maintain some semblance of control , but back inside the ring , The Viper took over sending The Swiss Superman flying back over the ropes to the outside . WWE ’ s Apex Predator fed off the energy inside the AT & T Center taking the fight to Cesaro . As momentum shifted in The Viper ’ s favor , the U . S . Champion proved his sheer ingenuity and strategy by recognizing Orton ’ s history of shoulder injuries and tossing the third - generation Superstar shoulder first into the steel steps . The strategic targeting of Orton ’ s shoulder displayed the type of shrewd calculation that has made Cesaro a dominant champion early in his career . The Swiss - born Superstar maintained the upper hand against Orton as the contest continued . Cesaro even took the time to taunt his rival — WWE Main Event commentator The Miz — by using maneuvers from The Awesome One ’ s arsenal . Each time WWE ’ s Apex Predator fought his way back against the powerful United States Champion ; Cesaro would answer and kept The Viper in a very precarious position — the prey . But Orton is one of the most resilient Superstars in WWE history and a devastating superplex shifted the tide and The Viper took advantage . Unfortunately for Orton , his offensive onslaught was countered and matched by Cesaro striking back , leaving both Superstars exchanging blows in the center of the squared circle . There could be no way to determine who would leave San Antonio victorious as momentum continued to shift , with both Superstars displaying their competitive spirit and refusal to back down . With Cesaro reeling on the ring apron , however , The Viper seized the opportunity to execute his patented DDT much to the delight of the WWE Universe . As Orton once again fed off the energy in the AT & T Center — no doubt preparing an RKO — The Shield appeared and surrounded the ring . The Miz left the announce table to help Orton try and fend off the deviant trio , but the numbers were too great and they were overwhelmed . The United States Champion — absent during the attack — returned to the ring and sent a clear message to his nemesis , taking down The Awesome One with the Neutralizer . The Miz did not return to the broadcast position following the attack by The Shield and the Neutralizer that followed from Antonio Cesaro . As a result , before the second contest of the evening got underway , Brad Maddox jumped over the fan barricade and joined Michael Cole on commentary . Caught off guard , Cole tried to ascertain why Maddox was now sitting at the announce table , but the rogue individual acted as though nothing was out of the ordinary . As the tag team match got underway , Cole was still flabbergasted by his new broadcast partner ’ s presence as Maddox called the action inside the ring . Nevertheless , The Prime Time Players and The Usos engaged in a brutal contest highlighting the teamwork and abilities of both duos . Maddox continued to call the action as The Prime Time Players utilized their size and strength against the Samoan brothers to try and maintain dominance throughout the contest . The explosive and fast - paced style and abilities of The Usos , though , ultimately proved to be too much for the combined efforts of Titus O ’ Neil and Darren Young . With a high - octane offensive , The Usos were able to secure victory in San Antonio .