WWE over the Limit 2012 Results: Sheamus Retains World Title over Jericho, Orton, Del Rio

Orton and Sheamus were the focus of this match early as Sheamus got the better of Orton.   Jericho low-bridged Orton as the match moved to the outside. 

After Sheamus was thrown into the announce desk, heels Jericho and Del Rio reentered the ring to prey on Orton. 

Orton fought off the heels early, but they quickly double teamed Orton.  The temporary alliance between Jericho and Del Rio quickly faded as Del Rio hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker on Jericho. 

Orton capitalized on the dissension, but walked into an Enzuigiri by Jericho. 

Sheamus finally reentered the match as he opened up his offensive playbook on Del Rio.  As Sheamus teased the Brogue Kick, a distraction from Ricardo Rodriguez lead to an Enzuigiri by Del Rio. 

Sheamus recovered with a comeback on Del Rio, capped off by a British Bulldog-style power slam for a nearfall. 

Del Rio battled back, hitting a dropkick to Sheamus' head for a nearfall.  A missed dropkick lead to Sheamus' patented ten-count chest punches.  Sheamus' punches were interrupted by Jericho, which brought out Randy Orton, who cleaned house. 

As Orton pounded the mat, preparing for the RKO, Del Rio caught Orton in the cross arm breaker.  The move was broken up by Jericho. 

A Lionsault from Jericho was met by knees to the stomach.  Jericho was dumped outside of the ring, which lead to Sheamus and Orton countering each others' finishers until Sheamus rolled up Orton for a two count. 

As Ricardo Rodriguez attempted to get involved, Orton hit a double suspension DDT.  Jericho reentered and hit a Code Breaker on Orton, followed by the Walls of Jericho on Del Rio, and a Code Breaker on Sheamus for a nearfall. 

Jericho rolled through a Fireman's Carry from Sheamus and turned it into the Walls of Jericho.   Orton hit an RKO on Jericho, but the pinfall was broken up by Del Rio, who was RKOed.  Sheamus Brogue Kicked Orton, but was quickly rolled up by Jericho for a nearfall. 

Sheamus then picked up Jericho and hit his White Noise finisher for the win.

Winner: Sheamus

This Match as an Avenger: Thor

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