In front of a rowdy his hometown fans in Chicago, CM Punk defeated John Cena to capture the WWE Championship. 

The match went on for over half an hour, and was undoubtedly the best worked match of the year. In fact, it was probably the best match since 'Taker and HBK at either 'Mania.

Punk won, Vince watched in disgust and pandemonium ensued. Vince called out Money in the Bank winner Alberto Del Rio to cash in his opportunity against Punk. However, the newly crowned champion delivered a kick to the head of Del Rio and escaped through the overjoyed Chicago crowd.