January 2 , 2013 Main Event results The January 2 , 2013 Edition of Main Event is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE , it was taped at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond , Virginia on December 30 , 2012 . Summary . Each week on WWE Main Event , the WWE Universe is typically shown a highlight reel of the Superstars competing in the week ’ s featured contest . This week , however , United States Champion Antonio Cesaro took issue with the production values of his video package and unsurprisingly blamed the standards of American television . WWE Main Event commentator and WWE Superstar The Miz interrupted the Swiss - born Superstar ’ s rant , clearly annoyed with the U . S . Champion ’ s constant berating of America . The Awesome One told off the United States Champion , explaining The Swiss Superman could easily self - deport himself back to this homeland . Before their heated exchange could go any further , Michael Cole settled the animosity , reminding the United States Champion of the daunting task ahead of him : former World Heavyweight Champion , The Great Khali . The Punjabi Playboy successfully won a 20 - Man Over - the - Top - Rope Battle Royal on the final WWE Main Event in 2012 to secure an opportunity for the United States Championship . Before the match , the Indian Superstar ensured the WWE Universe in Richmond was firmly in his corner by chanting “ USA ! ” before making his way to the squared circle flanked by a smitten Natalya and “ Baby New Year ” Hornswoggle . Certainly The Swiss Superman ’ s most giant challenge to date , The Great Khali immediately used his size and strength to gain an early advantage over the U . S . Champion . The Punjabi giant sent Cesaro reeling after giant slaps to the chest and quickly knocking the Swiss Superstar to the outside . In the early moments of the battle , it seemed as though The Great Khali would simply dominate his opponent as he delivered crushing blows with Hornswoggle and Natalya providing encouragement and distractions . As The Punjabi Playboy stalked Cesaro to the outside , however , he lifted one leg over the top and The Swiss Superman pounced , using the ropes to strike at Khali ’ s leg , driving him back to the mat . The crafty maneuver was exactly what the United States Champion needed to recalibrate his strategy against his gigantic challenger . With The Great Khali in his most vulnerable position , Cesaro targeted the Punjabi ’ s leg and knee , using a variety of aggressive strikes and technical holds . Each time the massive fists of the Indian - born Superstar tried to fight off the champion , Cesaro refocused his efforts on Khali ’ s legs . As a former World Heavyweight Champion who has battled the likes of Batista and John Cena , The Great Khali displayed his resilience and made it back to his feet . Unfortunately , The Punjabi Playboy ’ s second wind wasn ’ t enough to slow down Antonio Cesaro ’ s quickness and agility . Nearly as soon as Khali was back on his feet , the United States Champion managed to send him crashing back to the mat with a flying uppercut . The Swiss Superman then seized the opportunity to execute his most impressive Neutralizer to date , picking up and planting The Great Khali — seemingly with ease — and securing the victory . Following the contest , Matt Striker interviewed the victorious champion , who clarified he does not have a disdain for the United States , but is superior to the citizens of America . Cesaro then focused his attention to The Miz and the two Superstars again exchanged heated words — further stirring the pot that seems ready to boil over . Former Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston joined The Miz and Michael Cole at ringside and called Wade Barrett ’ s victory for the title on New Year ’ s Eve a “ one time deal ” and promised to reclaim the championship on SmackDown . Barrett took issue with Kingston ’ s comments and made his way to the ring , declaring that “ The Wildcat ” would never reclaim the prestigious title as long as The Bare - Knuckle Brawler wore it around his waist . To prove his claims of being a fighting champion , Barrett then challenged any WWE Superstars to a Non - Title Gauntlet Match . Barrett ’ s first challenger was Yoshi Tatsu , who was quickly taken down and disposed of with the Bull Hammer elbow smash to the face . Following the Japanese Superstar was JTG , who — despite a brief offense — was also removed from the contest following a devastating Bull Hammer . The Intercontinental Champion ’ s third challenger was his former Nexus and Corre cohort Justin Gabriel . The Superstars have clashed many times over the past few years , and Gabriel used his quickness and agility to stop the momentum Barrett built up against Tatsu and JTG . Despite a handful of near - falls and a fast - paced offense that expended a great deal of Barrett ’ s energy , Gabriel was unable to secure the victory and he , too , was put down with the Bull Hammer . The bare - knuckle champion ’ s fight wasn ’ t over , however , as Kofi Kingston seized the opportunity to battle his opponent this Friday on SmackDown . “ The Wildcat ” jumped into the ring and kept the Intercontinental Champion reeling , never allowing him to counter or strike back . Kofi delivered Trouble in Paradise and claimed the victory — leaving Barrett with a very clear message heading into their championship rematch on SmackDown .