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WWE Over The Limit 2012

Name: WWE Over The Limit 2012
Released: 2012-05-20
Duration: 180 min

2012

Movie

180 min

English

John Cena takes on the polarizing purveyor of "People Power", John Laurinaitis. Plus, both World Championships are on the line! The Superstars of Raw and SmackDown dial up the intensity as WWE goes Over The Limit! Over the Limit was a PPV which took place at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 20, 2012. It was the third and final event under the Over the Limit chronology. In a main event from the Raw brand, John Laurinaitis challenged John Cena. Another main event from the Raw brand featured CM Punk defending against Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship. In the main event from the SmackDown brand, Sheamus defended against Alberto Del Rio, Randy Orton, and Chris Jericho in a Fatal Four-way match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

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IMDb6.8/10

Director: Kevin Dunn•Genres: Sport, Action, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

WWE Over The Limit 2012 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. The main event featured WWE Champion CM Punk defending his title against Daniel Bryan. Other notable matches included John Cena facing John Laurinaitis in a "People Power" Match and Big Show challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Critical Reception

WWE Over The Limit 2012 received a mixed to positive reception from critics and fans. While the main event between CM Punk and Daniel Bryan was generally praised for its in-ring action and storyline progression, some undercard matches and the overall booking decisions were met with less enthusiasm. The event is remembered for its significant storyline developments and character advancements.

What Reviewers Say

The main event between CM Punk and Daniel Bryan was a highlight, showcasing strong in-ring performances.
John Laurinaitis's role as a heel authority figure was polarizing but effective in generating heat.
Some fans expressed disappointment with the outcomes of certain matches and the overall pacing of the show.

Google audience: Audience reviews for WWE Over The Limit 2012 were varied, with many appreciating the championship match. However, some viewers felt that the event did not meet expectations in terms of overall match quality and storyline coherence.