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Dolph Ziggler interrupts Batista’s rant on the WWE Universe: photos1 G# h+ n: u- P) Q, e
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# {0 d) V+ K% g( Y, n- [SmackDown acknowledges the passing of former Superstar Nelson Frazier Jr., better known to fans as Big Daddy V.0 Y3 @# U0 y: ^
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The No. 1 contender to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Batista, kicks off SmackDown., v* X3 ?& Q/ O
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Batista says he did not return to be liked; but to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title.( |( d: a4 e: C6 ^# O
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As far as the fans go, Batista says, in no uncertain terms, they will just have to deal with it.' B- i0 L! S4 n0 R$ _' \
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Batista appears miffed by the "Yes!" chants filling the BMO Harris Bradley Center.+ t3 i# U* }, q4 o9 @. z
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" _7 _: d3 E. t0 wThe 290-pound Animal takes off his shirt to help demonstrate his dominance.9 y' r) V7 z( g. b
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Ziggler takes exception to Batista's demeaning comments on smaller WWE Superstars.3 T/ d( |; [" o1 h8 |3 q
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0 [% N& J. `1 y" v( o; `, o3 i- TThe two-time World Heavyweight Champion challenges Batista to a match on SmackDown and Batista accepts!4 N8 Z: a+ |5 r3 c6 p
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The Showoff surprises Batista by hitting him with a dropkick to the chest.4 v3 d1 }- u+ r" E/ _
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Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio: Photos
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Dolph Ziggler vs. Batista: Photos- H8 o) |5 u5 k, D% L
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The situation explodes between The Shield and The Wyatt Family: photos
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Daniel Bryan & The Usos vs. Kane & The New Age Outlaws: Photos
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... to take on WWE Director of Operations Kane & WWE Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws!
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Road Dogg attempts to ground the high-flying Jimmy Uso.
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But the resilient Uso is able to battle back to make the much needed tag.
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The Beard takes the fight to his one-time Team Hell No ally.
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Kane goes for a double chokeslam on The Usos, only to get a double kick to the jaw.
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Billy Gunn lands the Famouser on Bryan, but the scrappy Superstar is about to kick out at two.- a" E) f8 o$ ]* v# x
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The bearded Superstar lands his patented Running Knee on Billy Gunn ...
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