Every year, professional wrestling sees a change of gears, with some wrestlers leaving the company they work for, only to show up in the “competition” a few months later, while other stars are made through developmental territories or signed from the independent scene.

And what about that match you can’t forget and the best shock of the year? Well, fear no more, as Wrestling-News.net bring you their 2012 End of the Year Awards.

Best Male Wrestler of 2012 – CM Punk

Best Female Wrestler of 2012 – Jessicka Havok

Best Tag Team Of 2012 – Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan & Kane)

Best Independent Wrestler Of 2012 – Sami Callihan

Best Feud Of 2012 – CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho

Best Promotion Of 2012 – Dragon Gate USA

Best Promotion (Outside United States & Canada) of 2012 – New Japan Pro Wrestling

Breakout Star Of 2012 – Damien Sandow

Most Improved Wrestler Of 2012 – Adam Cole

Biggest Shock Of 2012 – Sheamus defeats Daniel Bryan in 18 seconds at WrestleMania XXVIII

Best PPV Event Of 2012 – WWE Extreme Rules

Best PPV Match Of 2012 – The Undertaker vs. Triple H at WrestleMania XXVIII

Best International Star (Working Outside United States & Canada) Of 2012 – “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson

Best Promo Of 2012 – John Cena’s Rap (March 12th Edition Of WWE RAW)

Best Entrance Theme Of 2012 – “Meat On the Table” by Jim Johnston (Ryback)

Best Wrestling DVD Of 2012 – CM Punk: Best in the World

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