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Watch the moment Daniel Bryan was officially recognized as the top star of 2013:

: WWE '13 was a hit with fans, famously featuring CM Punk on the cover during the height of his "Revolution". wwe-2013

While Cena and Rock headlined, the soul of 2013 belonged to . His skyrocketing popularity forced him into the main event of SummerSlam , where he defeated John Cena in a classic. However, the celebration was short-lived as special guest referee Triple H turned heel, pedigreing Bryan and allowing Randy Orton to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. This betrayal launched the "Authority" era, which dominated storylines for the remainder of the year. One Title to Rule Them All Watch the moment Daniel Bryan was officially recognized

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: Daniel Bryan took home "Beard of the Year," while the match of the year went to The Undertaker vs. CM Punk from WrestleMania 29.

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The year concluded with a literal game-changer at the pay-per-view. WWE decided to retire the Big Gold Belt, pitting WWE Champion Randy Orton against World Heavyweight Champion John Cena in a TLC match. Orton emerged victorious, becoming the first-ever WWE World Heavyweight Champion and unifying the two historic lineages into one. 2013 WWE Highlights at a Glance