Tool's Adam Jones performs the National Anthem
SummerSlam is off to an explosive start at the STAPLES Center.
Tool's Adam Jones kicks off the event with the National Anthem.
The rock band Tool is based in Los Angeles.
Tool has won three Grammy Awards.
Six-Man Tag Team MatchThe Miz is certain he'll steal the show at SummerSlam.
R-Truth arrives for the match talking about conspiracies.
Their third tag team partner is Mr. Money in the Bank, Alberto Del Rio.
Rey Mysterio is welcomed by the West Coast crowd in Los Angeles.
The action kicks off with Kofi Kingston against The Miz.
John Morrison is looking for retribution against his rival, R-Truth.
R-Truth and The Miz double-team Morrison in the Six-Man Tag Team Match.
Del Rio takes no mercy against his opponent.
Mr. Money in the Bank and R-Truth reach into the ring, hoping to tag in for The Miz.
Morrison soars over the ropes to take out Del Rio.
Mysterio nearly hits the 619 on two of his opponents.
Working well as a team, Kingston then takes out The Miz.
Mysterio hits a giant Frog Splash against R-Truth, securing the victory.
Mysterio will face the Undisputed WWE Champion tomorrow on Raw!
Stephanie McMahon confronts CM PunkWWE Champion CM Punk exchanges tense words with WWE's EVP of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis.
The Second City Savior maintains his strong dislike for authority.
Punk is confronted by Mr. McMahon's daugher and WWE COO Triple H's wife, Executive Vice President Stephanie McMahon.
McMahon says that she and her father wish both Punk and John Cena luck in their match later in the night.
"You came here to wish me luck? I find that hard to believe."
"What would I know, I'm just Vince McMahon's clueless daughter, right?"
"I called you 'idiotic,'" Punk says, brashly correcting her.
The WWE EVP offers her hand, to which Punk boldly replies, "I would, but I know where that hand's been."
Punk strides off to prepare for his Undisputed WWE Championship Match against Cena.
Sheamus vs. Mark HenrySheamus is ready to battle the seemingly unstoppable Mark Henry at SummerSlam.
The Celtic Warrior and The World's Strongest Man are two of SmackDown's most destructive Superstars.
The first-ever Irish-born WWE Champion tries to end Henry's path of destruction.
Henry manhandles Sheamus in an incredible feat of strength.
Henry seems to enjoy brutalizing all who oppose him.
The Celtic Warrior lays into Henry with a series of strikes.
Henry further punishes a grounded Sheamus with a sickening splash.
Sheamus nails the behemoth with his signature Brogue Kick.
The barbaric brawl continues at ringside.
The World's Strongest Man sends Sheamus crashing through the ringside barricade.
Both Superstars struggle to recover following the shocking impact.
Fueled by his unstoppable aggression, Henry rises to his feet first.
The Celtic Warrior crawls to the ring in an attempt to beat the referee's 10-count.
Unable to re-enter the ring, Sheamus is counted out.
Can any Superstar stop The World's Strongest Man?
Cee Lo Green performs at SummerSlamCee Lo Green performs for the WWE Universe at SummerSlam.
Green's song "Bright Lights Bigger City" is the official theme song of SummerSlam.
Green is the Grammy Award winner for Best Urban Performance and four-time Grammy nominee.
The Divas join Green on the stage at the STAPLES Center.
Green was a coach on NBC's hit seres, "The Voice."
The singer performed "Bright Lights Bigger City" and his smash hit, "Forget You."
Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix - Divas Championship MatchKelly Kelly proudly displays her Divas Championship at SummerSlam.
Beth Phoenix arrives to the ring in new gear, ready to challenge Kelly Kelly.
Natalya, Beth's "Divas of Doom" partner, will stand in her friend's corner during the match.
Kelly Kelly fights to prove she's not a "perky blonde bimbo" as Beth has stated.
Beth says she's determined to "take back the Divas Division" with Natalya.
The Glamazon shows off her incredible power and strength.
Beth appears to have the upper hand against her opponent.
Could this be the end of Kelly Kelly's Divas Title run at SummerSlam?
Natalya intensely looks on, pulling for her friend, Beth.
Just when it seems Beth has the match won with a Glam Slam ...
... Kelly Kelly fights back, rolling up her opponent.
The Divas Champion pins Beth, securing a major victory!
Natalya consoles her fellow "Diva of Doom."
Kelly Kelly is congratulated by former Divas Champion Eve.
R-Truth encounters Jimmy Hart and Ron ArtestR-Truth is approached by WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart during SummerSlam.
Hart tells R-Truth, "You've got to think big," and lists off the Superstars he's managed.
But R-Truth is suspicious. "You smell like little Jimmy. You look like little Jimmy. Where's little Jimmy then?"
L.A. Lakers player Ron Artest looks on with his daughter.
R-Truth is still convinced there's a conspiracy going on.
Daniel Bryan vs. Wade BarrettDaniel Bryan arrives for his match with his Money in the Bank briefcase.
Bryan quickly taps into his fast-paced style to fend off Wade Barrett.
These two Superstars shared a tumultuous history before coming to SmackDown, competing against each other on WWE NXT season one.
Bryan has proclaimed he'll cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania XXVIII.
This has given Barrett a renewed animosity toward Bryan.
Former Intercontinental Champion and bare-knuckle brawler Barrett has made Bryan his target.
The ruthless Barrett is merciless against the former United States Champion.
Bryan takes to the air.
Bryan fights back, trying to fend off Barrett with the LeBell Lock.
Barrett is nearly forced to tap out to Mr. Money in the Bank, but he reaches for the ropes.
After a crushing clothesline, Barrett sets up Bryan for Wasteland.
After a vicious clothesline, Barrett pins Bryan, securing a big victory.
Barrett celebrates in front of the crowd of 17,404 at L.A.'s STAPLES Center.
Christian vs. Randy Orton - World Heavyweight Championship MatchWorld Heavyweight Champion Christian looks out into the sold-out STAPLES Center.
The WWE Universe is stunned when Edge emerges.
Edge shockingly berates his lifelong friend for how he won the World Title ...
... Through whining for rematches, hiding behind lawyers and eventually capturing the title by disqualification.
Edge walks out on Christian, forcing him to fend for himself.
The World Heavyweight Champion stares down his SummerSlam opponent, Randy Orton.
The No Holds Barred Match gets off to a vicious start.
A kendo stick-wielding Christian tries to fend off The Viper.
Orton unleashes with an intense fury on his opponent.
With a scoop slam, Orton quickly takes down Christian.
The World Heavyweight Champion picks up the kendo stick again, determined to punish Orton.
The No Holds Barred Match reaches a new level of intensity when tables are introduced.
Steel ring steps, steel chairs, TV monitors, tables and metal garbage cans are all legal in a No Holds Barred Match.
The Viper is poised to strike his prey.
Orton hits Christian with a devastating RKO on the steel steps, ending their battle.
The Viper pins Christian for the victory at SummerSlam.
Orton stands victorious as his emotional, months-long war against Christian is over.
Randy Orton is the new World Heavyweight Champion!
John Cena vs. CM Punk - Undisputed WWE Championship MatchWWE Champion CM Punk prepares for the biggest match in SummerSlam history ...
... against his fellow WWE Title holder John Cena.
WWE COO Triple H officiates this clash of WWE Champions.
These Superstars hold nothing back as they vie to become the Undisputed WWE Champion.
The Cenation leader attempts to end it early with an Attitude Adjustment.
The Straight Edge Superstar delivers a punishing elbow drop.
Punk desperately reaches for the ropes to escape Cena's STF.
The Cerebral Assassin won't allow a double count-out as he tosses both competitors back into the ring.
The Game maintains order, affirming that Cena only picked up a two-count.
Following a Go to Sleep, Punk scores the pin ... even though Cena's foot is on the bottom rope.
The Undisputed WWE Champion revels in the adulation of the WWE Universe.
Shockingly, The Game's Kliq cohort Kevin Nash emerges from the crowd.
The monstrous "Big Sexy" sends Punk crashing to the canvas with a Jackknife Powerbomb.
Seizing his destiny, Alberto Del Rio storms the ring, Money in the Bank briefcase in hand.
With an enziguri, The Mexican Aristocrat secures the Undisputed WWE Championship.
A battered Punk can hardly believe what has transpired.
Alberto Del Rio is the Undisputed WWE Champion ... but you already know that.
Did The Game truly call this match down the middle?