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Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz – Survivor Series Kickoff Match: photos
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Survivor Series 2013 is ushered in with an explosive Kickoff Match ...( h9 D. h- d6 q
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... against long-standing rival The Miz.* U5 u# Q7 B5 u) ~6 v5 J% F
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+ M* ? p: g4 _5 iDespite the fact that Miz's nafarious actions on Raw brought about this conflict ...
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& l9 ?, u: T% J( |5 n yBut once the bell rings, things get fast and furious pretty quick.
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When the former World Champion drops Kofi on the ropes, he quickly attemps the Figure Four Leg Lock!
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$ B% B% p4 f* b' B" v8 [; {The first match of the night pits Rey Mysterio, WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust and The Usos ...5 A4 A) j: }& J' `' _2 F6 @
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: A% f5 J, m; q* _% Y9 O) LRoman Reigns hits one of four ring-rocking spears, this time to Jimmy Uso.
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7 f3 L2 U$ p- N" \2 ^7 m3 ]The utterly impressive Reigns covers Cody for the pinfall.
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After Reigns hits yet another spear, leveling Rey in the middle of the ring ...
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Big E Langston vs. Curtis Axel – Intercontinental Championship Match: photos% l" y, F7 q* m/ I7 b: d. [/ Y! u; h
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Curtis Axel is poised to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series.
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The Intercontinental Champion levels the third-generation Superstar.
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Big E Langston proves his dominance and retains the Intercontinental Championship.: K3 `6 }( Y- c" D7 d& I
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7-on-7 “Total Divas” vs. Non-“Total Divas” Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match: photos
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The cast of "Total Divas" readies for Diva warfare in Beantown.
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Divas Champion AJ Lee leads a group of resentful Divas to the ring.6 Z' O; @& F p$ g: L k& K
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Alicia Fox is no match for the impressive athleticism of Naomi.
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Former Divas Champion Kaitlyn shows her muscle by eliminating both “newbie” Eva Marie and the funky Naomi./ W7 V. Q, ^& G& F, x
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The devilish AJ basks in the moment before pinning JoJo after Tamina's handywork.
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Ryback interrupts the Survivor Series Kickoff Panel, featuring WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley, Booker T and Bret “Hitman” Hart.3 F# c# W. Z( X% F E0 {! I- y
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1 u' o( V2 B5 j# LRyback also declares he intimidates everyone in the WWE locker room and issues an open challenge.
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Mark Henry answers the call and struts confidently to the ring.
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The World’s Strongest Man returns to action after a hamstring injury has kept him out of commission for the past several months.
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What's next for big Mark Henry?
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The Champ is here!
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