September 18 , 2013 Main Event results The September 18 , 2013 Edition of Main Event is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE , it was taped at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati , Ohio on September 17 , 2013 . Summary . The WWE Universe inside Cincinnati ’ s US Bank Arena was treated to three competitive matches on WWE Main Event ! The action - packed evening also offered a bit more insight into the new relationship between Ryback and Paul Heyman . Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel faced a daunting challenge on WWE Main Event – former World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler . However , accompanying Axel to the ring were Ryback and Paul Heyman , no doubt adding an unpredictable variable to the battle . Early in the contest , both Superstars displayed their impressive technical prowess . Ultimately Ziggler took control using his quickness and took plenty of time to showoff and leave Axel frustrated . Seeking counsel from Heyman , Axel re - engaged his opponent and relied on powerful strikes to shift momentum in his favor . The son of WWE Hall of Famer “ Mr . Perfect ” Curt Hennig began to methodically attack the former World Heavyweight Champion , knowing full well that Ziggler ’ s speed and resilience could spell certain doom . Although the WWE Universe was firmly in support of The Showoff , each time he mounted an offensive , Axel managed to counter and keep him at bay . The Intercontinental Champion dominated throughout the contest , continuing to counter Ziggler ’ s attacks and trying to secure victory . But The Showoff was relentless in the struggle , displaying his spirit and staying in the match . Finally taking control after dodging Axel and forcing him into the steel ring post , Ziggler fully unleashed on the third - generation Superstar . After a back and forth exchange , Ziggler tried ascending to the top rope only to be distracted by Ryback . Falling to the outside , Axel diverted the official ’ s attention as Heyman ’ s new associate drilled Ziggler with his Meathook Clothesline . The Intercontinental Champion pounced , pulling Ziggler back in the ring and executing his signature maneuver to secure the win . In recent months , Kofi Kingston and Fandango have battled numerous times , sparking a competitive rivalry that has been featured on Raw , SmackDown and WWE Main Event . Their battles are always exciting and unpredictable , and both Superstars have become very familiar with one another . Inside Cincinnati ’ s US Bank Arena , their latest clash was the type of back - and - forth battle of wits , agility – and dance moves – the WWE Universe has come to expect . The familiarity between both ring warriors created a competitive atmosphere that didn ’ t allow either Superstar to maintain momentum in the contest for very long . Kingston started the battle aggressive , forcing Fandango to the outside to recalibrate a handful of times , even taunting the dancing Superstar with some moves of his own . Although Fandango is known more for his dancing , he is also capable of being an aggressive competitor in his own right . Assists from Summer Rae often help , but Fandango ’ s own offense was enough to keep Kingston reeling . Continuing their back and forth struggle , Kingston finally seized an opportunity to strike , perfectly executing Trouble in Paradise for a hard - fought victory . Justin Gabriel entered Cincinnati ’ s US Bank Arena with one goal in mind – pick up a huge victory against World Heavyweight Championship contract Money in the Bank winner Damien Sandow . The South African Superstar wasted no time taking the fight to the self - proclaimed Intellectual Savior of the Masses , using his uncanny agility to immediately control the bout . Sandow managed to recover by tossing Gabriel to the outside and unleashing a brutal offense that displayed the type controlled aggression that makes Sandow a dangerous adversary . Gabriel fought back , putting his opponent on the defensive and preparing to execute his 450 Splash . However , Sandow rolled out of harm ’ s way and countered a charge from Gabriel by forcing him into the turnbuckle . With the Dare - Wolf stunned , Sandow seized the opportunity to hit The Silencer to secure victory .