‹ Back

 Dolph Ziggler vs John cena TLC 2012 

 

           

 

TLC 2012: Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena

Dolph Ziggler with World Heavyweight Title Money in the Bank contract, respectively). This meeting not only exhibited each's way of fighting but also contained the tale, way too personal, of their history of jealousy, and hence one of the highlight bouts of 2012.

The Build-Up

Leading up to the TLC match, the feud between Ziggler and [Concerned] Cena escalated week after week through compelling WWE programming. Ziggler, hereafter "The Showoff", has repeatedly strived for professional and personal brand recognition by the leading WWE athletes. With his physical strength, his unique character, and his ring motion, Ziggler, showed itself to be the most sincere fighter from a group of wrestlers eternally marked as the legendary one. However, John Cena, the WWE spokesman, the WWE world champion, and various others caused the organization to seriously think about what it took to remain at the top of its game in the wrestling business. The rivalry between the two grapplers culminate in "Monday Night Raw" and "SmackDown" specials, where mutual, bloody, intensely emotional ranting always leads to a fight.

An element of competition between Ziggler and Cena existed in addition to, although not resulting in, the personality conflict and further aggravated and convoluted by AJ Lee, Ziggler's partner and main narrator. AJ's capriciousness and tendency to play in her matches lent an extra dimension of mystery, because it remained something of a guessing game as to whoideservice her allegiance to the trophy, and which way her potential would turn the tide of this dramatic event.

The Match

Tables, ladders and chairs, weapons, that each of the fighters can use to inflict a blow on the other. An atmosphere of apprehensive expectation hung on the wind in the Barclays Center until the first ball flew. Right from the start they lay everything down, physical power, of course, but also mental strength to hold out from a huge amount of pain to achieve that end.

Initially, at the game's beginning, Ziggler reigned supreme during the first couple of seconds by showcasing his extraordinary speed and nimbleness to establish an early ring advantage over Cena. His acrobatic style of throwing the jab then the haymaker has landed a clean shot on Cena. The brute-force back-and-forth was facilitated by such remarkable virtuosity on the specimens' part, who both plumbed their bludgeoned foes in the most inventive ways their brains came up with, a type of invention that was driven by the wild energy of the potential of violence which TLC competitions are famous for.

Key Moments and Climax

The psychological warfare of Zimgler progressed through the match. He made fun of Cena enjoying the adulation of the crowd, but the timekeeper cares about none of that. Cena's grit on cue ignited at the very moment he began to return doing so with sheer willpower, walking through Ziggler's world. However, at the same time, Cena did a series of unbelievable (and powerful) body motions, such as a clothesline and suplex, which illustrates force and commitment.

1. Weaponry Usage: Both participants took full advantage of their environment. For the Ironclad strategy of attack, Ziggler the planner, crushed Cena with a steel chair and the sound resonated through the stadium. However, Cena appeared back like a god, performing an Attitude Adjustment through a table, thus, provided the audience with the distressing sight to their eyes and ears.

2. High-Risk Maneuvers: Competition intensity increased with the barrier of the wrestlers reaching the top of the bars. The risk of injury lingered as Ziggler launched off a ladder with a breathtaking springboard elbow drop, illustrating his daring nature. Confronting dinner, undeterred, responded with a formidable Five Knuckle Shuffle (with the backing of the audience) while he charged for the win.

3. The Climactic Moment: Now, with the challenge drawing to a close, Ziggler reached the top of the cage in an effort to grab the prestigious Money in the Bank bag. Just in the last seconds running out, at the brink of victory, Cena made a superhuman lunge to block, reflecting not one but the tension and motivation of each boxer in the ring. At this crucial stage, AJ Lee made hand; she shoved Cena off the ladder, making him fall on the mat and Ziggler could take him as the chance by doing so. Landing the briefcase in the end to finally get up to take it in his own hands, Ziggler achieved a career changing moment.

Aftermath

Dolph Ziggler's victory proved not only to close the gap between Ziggler and the creme de la creme of WWE but also to mark Ziggler as a main event performer. The match was, indeed, a vindication of his tenacity, physical prowess, and panache. Not only was the win a big deal in Story to Ziggler and WWE, it also set the stage for new story lines and avenues for title match outcomes going forward. Cena, however, encountered the harsh reality of a disappointing defeat, but his resolve to regain his standing later manifested itself in future rivalries and narratives.

Legacy

The Dillon Ziggler v. John Cena TLC match at WWE TLC 2012, lives in the annals of wrestling history as a great bout that represented all that fans love about the sport, professional wrestling. Intensity, story telling, and ongoing physicality changed the course of the lives of its competitors—forever. Ziggler's success was not just about a victory; it was a moment that, for him, demonstrated him as a good entertainer and would then lead to additional pressure and chances at the top level of WWE.

Furthermore, the match continues to be revisited by fans and analysts, as a good example of how narrative brought about by sports competition may produce unique and exciting experiences as profound as they are compelling. The battle between Ziggler/Cena at TLC 2012 is a demonstration of the soul and guts, the essence of the way professional wrestling is done and is being brought into a new era of the sport.