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- The broadcast began with a pre-recorded message from President Barack Obama, featured musical performances from Flo Rida and Kid Rock, and a special “Miz TV” segment with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
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Presented by Slim JimDecember 9, 2012Norfolk Scope; Norfolk, VAUnity by Shinedown
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The Celtic Warrior joined forces with Randy Orton to battle World Heavyweight Champion Big Show and Dolph Ziggler in the opening contest of WWE Tribute to the Troops. Sheamus and Orton were ready for a fight, keeping The World’s Largest Athlete and The Showoff reeling.
John Cena and the WWE Superstars thank the United States Military.
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The 2012 Tribute to the Troops was an event that took place at Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia. The event was billed as the "Most Patriotic Show of the Year." It is the 10th Tribute to the Troops show. It was broadcasted on December 19, 2012.
In a special video message, President Barack Obama took a moment to thank the U.S. Troops for their selfless sacrifice and service to America and the nation's interests all over the world.
The Celtic Warrior joined forces with Randy Orton to battle World Heavyweight Champion Big Show and Dolph Ziggler in the opening contest of WWE Tribute to the Troops. Sheamus and Orton were ready for a fight, keeping The World's Largest Athlete and The Showoff reeling. With The Viper dominating Ziggler early in the contest, the World Heavyweight Champion and Mr. Money in the Bank decided to walk away from the bout and were counted out.
SmackDown General Manager Booker T then restarted the match and demanded that a winner be decided. Unfortunately, Ziggler and Big Show were never truly on the same page and Orton and Sheamus took advantage. Despite Orton aggravating his shoulder injury, the teamwork and resilience displayed by The Celtic Warrior and WWE's Apex Predator — as well as an RKO and Brogue Kick delivered to Big Show — were enough to secure victory.
Disney's The Muppets joined WWE Superstars and Divas at the 10th anniversary of Tribute to the Troops to honor America's brave service members.
Fergie, the U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Katie Couric and other celebrities joined WWE in thanking the men and women of the U.S. military.
In addition to the fast-paced WWE action, music sensations Flo Rida and Kid Rock joined WWE and performed for U.S. service members at WWE Tribute to the Troops. Both artists rocked the Norfolk Scope and thanked the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match. (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match.
•Randy Orton & Sheamus defeated Big Show & Dolph Ziggler
•Ryback defeated Alberto Del Rio (w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) by DQ
•Daniel Bryan, Kane & R-Truth defeated 3MB (Drew McIntyre, Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal)
•The Miz defeated Damien Sandow
•Layla defeated Eve Torres
WWE Tribute to the Troops is an American annual professional wrestling event held by WWE and Armed Forces Entertainment. Since 2003, the show airs as a television special during the month of December (specifically during the holiday season), with the exception of the 2019 event, which was a special non-televised event, and the 2021 event, which ...
JBL, Stephanie McMahon, Kurt Angle and more talk about the origin and legacy of one of WWE’s most important annual events, Tribute to the Troops. Check local...
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9th December 2012: “WWE Tribute to the Troops 2012 TV Taping”: Norfolk, VA – 12,000 (0 paid) Free show for military personnel and their families A one hour edited show aired on NBC on 12/22. Tribute to the Troops 2012: (12/19): Sheamus and Randy Orton bested Dolph Ziggler and World Heavyweight...
