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... But the ECW Original gets a little help from Mark Henry and Big Show!
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Cody gets the best of Mr. Money in the Bank.
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"Total Divas" stars Natalya and Brie Bella battle it out at The Biggest Party of the Summer.4 L: `- j. h/ f9 s. Z) M* ^ K
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. T2 T( O* J4 aIn arguably the night's best match, CM Punk takes on "The Beast," Brock Lesnar, in a No Disqualification battle!
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SummerSlam's main event showdown pits WWE Champion John Cena against red-hot challenger, Daniel Bryan!+ ~& B) n5 B& N& \3 h* ^
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Daniel Bryan is the new WWE Champion!
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5 ^& s4 s! n o) JRandy Orton emerges from SummerSlam as the new WWE Champion!
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8 e+ ]% O( \5 P" x6 _2 HIn the night's opening bout, Cody Rhodes takes the fight to former buddy, Damien Sandow.
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Dolph Ziggler has an impossible task ahead, as he faces The Shield in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match.
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The Prime Time Players look to garner momentum against The Real Americans on Raw.
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Triple H, Stephanie, and Mr. McMahon arrive for Randy Orton’s WWE Championship Coronation.
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