December 7 , 2012 Smackdown results The December 7 , 2012 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on December 4 , 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston , South Carolina . Summary . As The Shield stepped onto SmackDown soil for the first time — nine days before their epic Tables , Ladders & Chairs clash with Team Hell No & Ryback at WWE TLC : Tables , Ladders & Chairs — Sheamus triumphed over Alberto Del Rio before nearly losing his World Title Match against Big Show at the upcoming pay - per - view ! Looking to assure that both Big Show and Sheamus arrived to their World Title Chairs Match at WWE TLC in one piece , SmackDown General Manager Booker T demanded that both Superstars sign a No Contact Clause Contract . The agreement would stipulate that neither one could lay a hand on the other until their pay - per - view showdown in nine days . The head of SmackDown did not mince words on the subject , making it clear that if Sheamus refused to sign , he would lose his title match and if Show didn ’ t sign , he would lose the World Title outright . Sheamus signed first , acknowledging that having to wait to take down his giant adversary was like waiting for Christmas . The World ’ s Largest Athlete responded that Sheamus ’ gift would be not getting hurt for nine days . But he also warned The Celtic Warrior should be careful what he wished for . The resilient Daniel Bryan showed a great deal of both skill and bravery against the fierce Big Show , as The World ’ s Largest Athlete punished his opponent in a battle that stretched both inside and outside the ring . Nevertheless , the intestinal fortitude of the submission specialist would roar back and , to the amazement of the WWE Universe , Bryan eventually took Big Show off his feet . But as Bryan looked to follow - up with an assault off the top rope , The Shield suddenly appeared in the crowd — nine days before they will face Team Hell No and Ryback in a Tables , Ladders & Chairs Match at WWE TLC . As Bryan took notice of the emerging faction , Big Show seized the opportunity , executing an earth - shattering chokeslam on Bryan from his high perch for the three - count . When The Shield attacked Bryan after the contest , the fallen Superstar ’ s partner , Kane , rushed to the ring to engage them . In spite of the ruthless aggression of The Big Red Monster , though , the numbers disadvantage proved to be too much . The Shield took down him down , executing a huge three - man Powerbomb on The Devil ’ s Favorite Demon to send a clear message they were ready for WWE TLC . Once again , Damien Sandow called a member of the WWE Universe into the ring , asking his potential apprentice three questions to determine if he was worthy of being his protégé . While the fan answered the first two questions with ease , the extremely difficult third question left him completely stumped — opening him up to ridicule and to his immediate dismissal from the ring by “ The Intellectual Savior of the Masses . ” But before Sandow could make his own exit , the outspoken Miz emerged to ask his own question of “ The Enlightened One ” — one specifically designed to mock Sandow like only The Awesome One could . With Drew McIntyre back in action for the first time in months — after recovering from a serious wrist injury — 3MB took on Brodus Clay & The Usos . Just when it looked as if the air - guitar - playing trio was about to get beat , Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal attacked The Funkasaurus on the apron , igniting a furious battles outside the ring between the four non - legal Superstars . This opened the door for McIntyre to gain the advantage and overcome Jimmy Uso with the Future Shock DDT . Already set to face Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston for the championship gold at WWE TLC in nine days , Wade Barrett prepared to take on the unrelenting Randy Orton — with “ The Wildcat ” joining the SmackDown announce team . Whether the English Superstar would be able to keep his full attention on WWE ’ s Apex Predator with Kofi in the wings remained to be seen . In the explosive bout that followed — pitting two of the most brutal brawlers in the squared circle against each other — The Viper eventually went for the RKO . But Barrett had enough presence of mind to hold onto the ropes at the last second , sending Orton crashing to the canvas without his prey in tow . The tough - as - nails Barrett then turned his attention to the turnbuckle , looking as if he would remove it and expose his adversary to a much harder surface . But before he could , though , Kofi leaped up onto the ring apron to protest his action . This opened the door for a recovered Orton to hit the successful RKO for the huge win . In an explosive tag team match , the action proved just as interesting outside the ring as inside it . After the mischievous Hornswoggle caused Rosa Mendes to fall backward in playful fashion at ringside , Natalya stopped the angry Diva ’ s pursuit with a fierce clothesline . As the Divas battled outside the ring , The Great Khali was taking care of business against the cousins from San Juan , Puerto Rico . The Punjabi Playboy then tagged in ’ Swoggle , who hit the Tadpole Splash on Epico for the victory . Just nine days before he will challenge the Swiss Superstar for the United States Championship at WWE TLC , the charismatic R - Truth interrupted Cesaro in defense of America . Longtime adversaries Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio engaged in a monumental SmackDown main event , with Big Show observing the action from the ramp . And after a brutal back - and - forth struggle , The Celtic Warrior ultimately reigned supreme , making Del Rio tap out to the Clover Leaf . As the dust cleared , Big Show stepped into the ring , knowing if Sheamus laid a hand on him before their Chair Match at WWE TLC , he would lose his World Heavyweight Championship Match . Banking that the “ Irish temper ” on The Celtic Warrior would prevail over reason , the giant closed his eyes , tempting Sheamus to strike . Rather than give in , however , the former World Champion did the next best thing — grabbing a close - by Ricardo Rodriguez and hurling Del Rio ’ s persona ring announcer into The World Largest Athlete . Since the below - the - belt onslaught didn ’ t involve him hitting Big Show , Sheamus didn ’ t break the rules .