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WWE Battleground 2013
After winning the WWE Title at SummerSlam and again at Night of Champions, Daniel Bryan is determined to prove his powerful detractors wrong and make it three in a row when he takes on the chosen “face of WWE”, Randy Orton? Meanwhile CM Punk faces the latest opponent standing between himself and his former best friend Paul Heyman; the monstrous Ryback! Cody Rhodes & Goldust look to not only regain their jobs but also save their father's, when they battle WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns! Plus Alberto Del Rio defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Rob Van Dam and AJ Lee faces Brie Bella with the Divas Championship on the line. The time has come for scores to be settled, at the inaugural WWE Battleground!
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Plot Summary
WWE Battleground 2013 was the inaugural event of its kind, a WWE pay-per-view event that featured top superstars competing in various matches. The main event saw Randy Orton defend his WWE Championship against the returning John Cena in a match where the Big Show served as a special guest referee. Daniel Bryan was also a prominent figure, seeking to regain his championship.
Critical Reception
As a new event on the WWE calendar, Battleground 2013 received mixed reviews, largely due to its booking decisions and pacing. While it featured some notable matches and the return of a major star, many critics and fans felt the event lacked the excitement and coherence of previous WWE pay-per-views, with the main event match itself being particularly divisive.
What Reviewers Say
The event suffered from predictable match outcomes and a lack of compelling storylines leading into the matches.
John Cena's return was a highlight, but the main event finish was controversial.
Daniel Bryan's segments were generally well-received, but his role felt underserved by the event's overall narrative.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with many viewers expressing disappointment over the booking of the main event and the overall quality of the matches compared to other WWE events. Some appreciated John Cena's return, while others felt the event did not live up to expectations.
Fun Fact
This was the first and only WWE pay-per-view event to be named 'Battleground'.
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