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He's here to show the world: Dolph Ziggler struts his way onto Raw for a bout against Randy Orton.) u9 i1 p6 l( n2 r! c f, S/ {" z; L. [
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Despite Alberto Del Rio's interference, The Viper prevails.
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But Del Rio and Kofi Kingston are enlisted to make the contest a tag team match anyway.! K1 P8 P" x# F4 I. n. |
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... While Ziggler keeps his feet on the ground.
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Kofi and Orton dazzle, but Ziggler and Del Rio notch the victory.$ y3 `! b( U/ r" I6 E( {3 }5 P3 q, S
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# e) A' y" t9 H9 [2 oZiggler and Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero attempt to reveal more evidence supporting the "AJ scandal."
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Q: What did the five fingers say to the face? A: SLAP!!!!
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William Regal is fighting mad for his rematch against Big Show.
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The giant prevails, but Sheamus saves his friend from another knockout at the hands of the World Champion. m( Z0 Q. J- M, [5 I9 o$ U
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Kaitlyn is ready to roll in her match to determine the No. 1 contender for the Divas Championship.
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0 G. r/ b; S) J( t$ _5 m+ e/ i, yKaitlyn stands tall, defeating Layla to become next in line for Eve's prize.
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Mick Foley isn't having it, though.) N+ g* P; [( C& g; l
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Rosa gets a mysterious letter from Ricardo Rodriguez. What could it say?
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... But Rey Mysterio swings into victory with a 619 on Darren Young.6 J2 `( y+ t8 ^8 L
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U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro is all smiles as he scouts R-Truth at ringside.( ~$ t3 ^* W, M; {# k
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Truth makes his intentions known against the smarmy foreigner before their U.S. Title Match at Survivor Series.
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Brad Maddox gets a glimpse of things to come before he faces Ryback with a million-dollar contract at stake.
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Maddox is beaten to the point of being stretchered out, but Ryback remains unsatisfied.
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The Celtic Warrior looks on in horror as Big Show knocks out William Regal in the backstage area.
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Team Rhodes Scholars: Dignity personified.% u9 n- T2 Z% @8 N& E# q; G+ Y
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The Miz is revealed as the final Team Foley member, and unites with Kane to face Team Rhodes Scholars.
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Kane and Miz get the win, much to Daniel Bryan's passive-aggressive dismay.
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John Cena sends CM Punk flying in a continuation of their long-running grudge.( V5 c2 ~. E- f7 F9 F5 o
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Punk looks on in horror as the two titans manhandle his title.
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Kane stalks through hellfire and brimstone on WWE Main Event to face Team Rhodes Scholars alongside Daniel Bryan in a WWE Tag Team Title Match.: j+ G9 f: p u# Q5 P! x3 P
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Team Hell No: STILL the Tag Team Champions.
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But will The Miz hug it out? Not on your life, WWE Universe.
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. u$ r+ B) N6 gThe Awesome One doesn't mince words, trading insults with Dolph Ziggler over the TitanTron and setting up a one-on-one match for next week.
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The Cobra emerges ...
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... and strikes!
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The guests, Team Foley, are unruly as always. ...
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... But so is Team Ziggler.
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He can fly?
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Sadly, Damien Sandow manages a win over Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston.1 ]5 P2 ?( z8 f6 ]( A( t$ G
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Divas unite!
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Layla throws a mean dropkick against Aksana.
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Orton puts his distrust of The Miz in as simple a term as he knows." T% v A: I( F: ^% U- R- r
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Sheamus charges Big Show against SmackDown General Manager Booker T's express command ...
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Cesaro and Truth have one final staredown before their match on Sunday.
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Sheamus surprises Show from his bus, battling the World Heavyweight Champion all over the parking lot.
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