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It's a special WWE TLC edition of "Miz TV."
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High-flying Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston puts his illustrious title on the line against Wade Barrett.
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Ryback & Tag Team Champions Team Hell No get ready to battle The Shield in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match.
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As The Miz & Alberto Del Rio get set to face 3MB in a Six-Man Tag Team Match, their mystery partner is revealed to be The Brooklyn Brawler!2 }# L3 c. D* D0 @" c# y
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After her win, Kaitlyn perhaps hints at something more as she hoists Eve's title over her head.
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... and then celebrates with the lovely Natalya!
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7 S m# A! U+ g$ k" e; CAfter John Cena wins the Superstar of the Year Slammy Award, he graciously gives the statue to The Nature Boy!
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... and the trio attacks The Dirtiest Player in the Game.
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5 U, s$ O2 R8 h$ R. u9 E7 S, g% }( PSomebody call his momma! Brodus Clay makes quick work of JTG on Raw.
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7 J5 L+ |+ Q) ?After his WWE TLC loss to World Champion Big Show, Sheamus extends a hand in respect.
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A very special commercial-free SuperSmackDown LIVE kicks off with AJ Lee, Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston on "Miz TV."
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Tag Team Champions Team Hell No & Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston battle The Prime Time Players & Wade Barrett in a Six-Man Tag Match on the blue brand.
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WWE Champion CM Punk addresses the WWE Universe ...
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7 _$ _1 v9 b: }& m& V... but Ryback has heard enough.
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The Miz gets the last word in on Damien Sandow.
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Tag Team Champions Team Hell No join forces with R-Truth to take on 3MB in tag team action.
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