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The World Heavyweight Title Contract Money in the Bank Ladder Match showcases seven of WWE's rising stars.
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That's what friends AREN'T for! Damien Sandow double-crosses Cody Rhodes to claim the contract!
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Curtis Axel defends his Intercontinental Title against The Miz at Money in the Bank.
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The third-generation Superstar retains his illustrious title.- M& }9 o! l* q* p
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"Cryback" no more. The Human Wrecking Ball runs through Y2J.
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World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio takes on Dolph Ziggler with everything on the line!9 N8 w; a; E" C9 L, x
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WWE Champion John Cena faces The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, at Money in the Bank.( S, ~; B/ g& d/ W- A- v5 K
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The Cenation leader leaves Philly with the WWE Title held high!
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Money in the Bank was more costly for some Superstars than others, including CM Punk.
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While Mark Henry speaks inside the ring, The Shield descends from the WWE Universe ...
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In a Money in the Bank rematch, Dolph Ziggler battles World Champion Alberto Del Rio.( ?7 j2 M, A, C
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The high-flying Justin Gabriel takes on 3MB's front man, Heath Slater, on WWE Main Event.
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WWE Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins get set to battle The Usos.
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