At WWE SummerSlam 2012, held on August 19, 2012, Brock Lesnar defeated Triple H in the main event. Here’s a quick breakdown of what happened:
🔥 Match Overview: Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H
Stipulation: Standard singles match (but built heavily around real injuries and personal vendettas)
Winner: Brock Lesnar (by submission)
🧠 Storyline Background:
Brock Lesnar had returned to WWE earlier in 2012 after an 8-year absence.
Lesnar “broke” Triple H’s arm (kayfabe) using the Kimura Lock.
The match at SummerSlam was billed as a “fight to the finish”, with Lesnar attacking Triple H’s already “injured” arm again.
The build focused on realism and physicality, especially referencing Lesnar’s UFC background.
💥 What Happened in the Match:
It was a hard-hitting, physical match with a strong MMA-style presentation.
Lesnar dominated much of the match with brutal power moves and submissions.
Triple H fought back and even hit the Pedigree, but it wasn’t enough.
Lesnar eventually locked in the Kimura Lock again and forced Triple H to tap out — a rare thing for Triple H.
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Aftermath:
After the match, Lesnar left while Triple H stayed in the ring, selling the injury.
The crowd reaction was mixed — some fans even booed Triple H, possibly thinking it was a retirement tease.
This match set the stage for their continued rivalry into WrestleMania 29 the following year.
