October 10 , 2012 Main Event results The October 10 , 2012 Edition of Main Event is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE , it was taped at the HP Pavilion At San Jose in San Jose , California on October 9 , 2012 . Summary . The second episode of WWE Main Event continued to make Wednesday nights on ION Television the latest destination for high - octane WWE action . The featured contest pit bitter rivals Randy Orton and Big Show at odds with one another in a rematch from their recent No . 1 Contender ’ s Match on SmackDown . Plus , Kofi Kingston battled Michael McGillicutty , and WWE Main Event ’ s first title match was made for next week ! Based on their respective interviews before the contest , there was no love lost between The World ’ s Largest Athlete and WWE ’ s Apex Predator . The bitter rivalry intensified on SmackDown two weeks prior , when Big Show defeated Orton in a World Heavyweight Title No . 1 Contender ’ s Match . The World ’ s Largest Athlete took advantage of an attack by Alberto Del Rio before that match , injuring The Viper ’ s ribs . On WWE Main Event , though , Orton struck with a fast - paced offense to keep Big Show reeling . The rib injury soon came into play , however , with a powerful blow from the giant stopping Orton ’ s momentum . Big Show ’ s strategy was effective in keeping The Viper on defense throughout the contest . Orton ’ s injured ribs seemed to be easy targets for the massive fists of The World ’ s Largest Athlete , and though WWE ’ s Apex Predator managed to execute an impressive DDT from the third rope , his gigantic opponent was able to roll out of the ring following an RKO . Relentless , Orton attempted a second RKO at ringside , but Big Show resisted , tossing Orton into the side of the ring with his ribs absorbing the impact . Reeling in pain , Orton ’ s ribs became the target of a series of huge elbow drops and two Colossal Clutches before Big Show secured the victory with a chokeslam . Third - generation Superstar Michael McGillicutty set out to prove his mettle against former Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston in each Superstar ’ s debut on WWE Main Event . McGillicutty ’ s strategy proved sound as he immediately displayed his aggression and desire to keep the high - flying Kingston grounded . Though McGillicutty appeared to have the match fully under control , his more experienced opponent found an opening to put his resilience and agility to work . With the tables turning in his favor , Kingston built momentum as the WWE Universe inside the HP Pavilion rose to their feet . Although McGillicutty barely ducked Trouble in Paradise , Kingston ’ s quickness allowed him to rebound with the SOS and secure the victory . After the amicable split with his tag team partner R - Truth , Kingston is back on track for success in singles competition . Following his impressive victory against Michael McGillicutty , Kofi Kingston was confronted by Intercontinental Champion – and WWE Main Event commentator – The Miz . Claiming he is responsible for making Kingston “ relevant ” following their altercation during “ Larry King Now ” on Raw , The Awesome One challenged the Ghana , West Africa , native to a match any time , anywhere . Kingston accepted so long as Miz agreed to defend the Intercontinental Championship next week on WWE Main Event ! WWE Main Event is Wednesday night ’ s hottest trending topic and the WWE Universe can certainly expect the unexpected .