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+ Q3 X5 F- M* F! HThe NXT Rookies await the first challenge of the evening.
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The winner of NXT will earn a WWE Tag Title opportunity with his WWE Pro.
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Ricardo Rodriguez takes Alberto Del Rio's place in the challenge.
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But Del Rio's personal ring announcer is quickly eliminated!
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The winning Pro will have the ability to trade for another NXT Rookie.
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Chris Masters manages to overpower Ted DiBiase.7 J+ f* }& r3 e# f
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Dolph Ziggler wins the WWE Pro Over-the-Top-Rope Challenge.
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Jacob Novak is furious after being traded for Byron Saxton.
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Ted DiBiase proudly raises his NXT Rookie's hand in victory.
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DiBiase and Clay taunt Curtis' WWE Pro R-Truth.
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