Over the Limit (2012) — WWE pay-per-view in Raleigh, North Carolina
Over the Limit (2012) was a WWE pay-per-view held May 20, 2012 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was the third and final Over the Limit event and showcased matches from the WWE roster.
Overview
Over the Limit (2012) was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE and presented as a televised pay-per-view. The show took place on May 20, 2012 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was the third edition of the Over the Limit series and, as history records, the final event to use that name on WWE's pay-per-view calendar.
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Format and presentation
The event followed the standard WWE pay-per-view format of the period: a single-evening card featuring a mixture of championship contests, storyline-driven grudge matches and undercard bouts intended to showcase a range of performers. Production included the typical elements of televised wrestling—entrances, arena staging, a commentary team and scripted storylines developed on the company’s weekly television programming.
Card composition and themes
Over the Limit events carried a thematic emphasis on matches with heightened intensity or specific stipulations in some years, although not every bout at a given show featured a special rule. The 2012 card drew from WWE’s active roster at the time, offering televised exposure for established main event stars and mid‑card performers alike. Post-event reports and contemporary recaps documented match results, broadcast partners and promotional material associated with the show.
Venue and date
The choice of PNC Arena placed the event in a medium‑sized American market with an established sporting and entertainment venue. The arena has hosted numerous concerts, collegiate sporting events and professional wrestling shows; staging a WWE pay-per-view there was consistent with the company’s regional touring strategy for live televised events.
Historical context and legacy
As the final Over the Limit event, the 2012 show marks the close of a short-lived WWE pay-per-view brand. WWE periodically refreshes its pay-per-view lineup, retiring some event names while introducing others; scholars and fans cite such changes as part of the company’s broader marketing and programming strategy. For collectors and historians, the event serves as a snapshot of WWE’s 2012 creative direction.
Further information
For more on the business and presentation of wrestling pay-per-views, consult official WWE publications and archival summaries that list match cards, broadcast details and promotional materials from the time. Useful starting points include entries on professional wrestling, the mechanics of pay-per-view distribution, corporate information about WWE, and venue history for PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Questions and answers
Q: What is Over the Limit (2012)?
A: Over the Limit (2012) is a professional wrestling pay-per-view show made by WWE.
Q: When was Over the Limit (2012) held?
A: Over the Limit (2012) was held on May 20, 2012.
Q: Where was Over the Limit (2012) held?
A: Over the Limit (2012) was held at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Q: How many Over the Limit events were held by WWE?
A: WWE held three Over the Limit events in total.
Q: Was Over the Limit (2012) the final Over the Limit event held by WWE?
A: Yes, Over the Limit (2012) was the third and final Over the Limit event held by WWE.
Q: What is pay-per-view?
A: Pay-per-view is a type of television service that allows viewers to pay to watch specific programs, typically sports or entertainment events.
Q: What is professional wrestling?
A: Professional wrestling is a form of entertainment where participants engage in simulated fights and storylines in front of a live audience.
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