November 28 , 2012 Main Event results The November 28 , 2012 Edition of Main Event is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE , it was taped at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City , Louisiana on November 27 , 2012 . Summary . John Cena made his WWE Main Event debut and battled Damien Sandow in a hard - fought battle that kept the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats . Also , U . S . Champion Antonio Cesaro squared off with Zack Ryder and a huge Champion vs . Champion Match was set for next week ! John Cena made his highly anticipated debut on WWE Main Event , battling one of WWE ’ s brightest young stars , Damien Sandow . The Intellectual Savior of the Masses was presented with a simple yet huge opportunity : defeat John Cena on national television . Before the contest , Sandow addressed the WWE Universe , claiming Cena was a “ false idol . ” Unfortunately for Sandow , his words only fired up the Cenation leader , who was undoubtedly ready for a fast - paced and competitive contest . The WWE Universe was firmly in Cena ’ s corner as soon as the match got underway and Sandow was visibly frustrated with an early grapple that gave “ The Bastion of Bravery ” his first test with the 10 - time WWE Champion . The Cenation leader kept Sandow on the defensive , frustrating the scholarly Superstar to the point of walking away from the match . Cena had other plans and chased after his opponent , throwing him back into the ring and mounting an impressive offense . Sandow managed to turn the tables with a powerful kick to the sternum that sent Cena reeling . The young competitor wisely kept the pressure on the Cenation leader , building momentum against his experienced opponent . With the contest swinging in his favor , Sandow used the opportunity to show off the impressive in - ring skills he learned from the legendary Killer Kowalski . The Intellectual Savior was relentless in his efforts — each time Cena tried to fight back , Sandow managed to keep him at bay . “ The Duke of Decency ” kept his momentum until colliding with his opponent in the middle of the ring . As the two ring warriors struggled to their feet , they exchanged blows — going toe - to - toe in the center of the squared circle . Though Cena got the better of the interchange , Sandow impressively managed to keep his hopes alive , tangling his opponent in the ropes . With Cena struggling to break free from the rope , Sandow delivered punishing punches and kicks — though he took plenty of time to taunt Cena and the WWE Universe . As The Intellectual Savior of the Masses goaded the audience , Cena broke free and tackled his adversary . The Cenation leader was fired up as the excitement in the Century Link Center built , but Sandow regained control by tossing Cena into the steel steps . Once again in control of the match , Sandow displayed his confidence by taunting Cena . Giving the 10 - time WWE Champion a chance to catch his breath was foolish on Sandow ’ s part as Cena built momentum and prepared to deliver an Attitude Adjustment . Yet once more , “ The Czar of Sophistication ” showed his own resilience and countered , seemingly keeping the contest in his favor . As Sandow continued his attempt to secure the biggest win of his career , Cena overpowered him , tossed him face first to the mat and applied the STF . The Intellectual Savior of the Masses immediately tapped out , giving Cena a hard - fought victory and allowing the Cenation leader to focus once more on Dolph Ziggler . United States Champion Antonio Cesaro and Zack Ryder are no strangers to each other . At WWE Night of Champions , Long Island Iced - Z was unsuccessful in an attempt to reclaim the U . S . Title against Cesaro . Inside the Century Link Center , Ryder had a prime opportunity to claim retribution for his loss to the Swiss Superstar . Once the opening bell sounded , Cesaro used his power and technical prowess to keep Ryder on the defensive , looking to maintain his dominance over American competitors . Long Island Iced - Z tried his best to counter the sheer strength of the U . S . Champion , but Cesaro ’ s momentum and unbridled aggression mounted — reminding the WWE Universe why he is one of the most dominant U . S . Champions in recent memory . The Swiss Superstar ’ s devastating European uppercuts punished his opponent , giving him definite edge in the contest . The self - proclaimed “ Internet Champion ” was unable to build offense strong enough to swing the match in his favor . Finally , Cesaro rolled out of the ring to avoid a Broski Boot , and as Ryder then leaped over the ropes , the Swiss Superman nailed him with a powerful forearm uppercut . Cesaro completed his impressive effort by executing the Neutralizer and securing the victory . Following his impressive win against Zack Ryder , Antonio Cesaro addressed the WWE Universe — once again berating America while claiming he is WWE ’ s greatest champion . As the U . S . Champion raised his title , Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston took issue with Cesaro ’ s claim of being WWE ’ s best titleholder . “ The Wildcat ” challenged Cesaro to a Champion vs . Champion Match next week on WWE Main Event !