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: S: [2 b& M6 F7 K! T0 Q+ yThe battle between The Miz and Randy Orton on WWE Raw SuperShow spills to the outside.
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Wade Barrett prevents Orton from returning to the ring, allowing Miz to secure a win.
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While he ultimately loses the match, Bryan showed off his unique technical skills at Del Rio's expense.
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Eve and Kelly Kelly bring smiles to the WWE Universe on WWE Raw SuperShow.
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Divas Champion Beth Phoenix imposes her intimidating will on Kelly Kelly.. q6 r, s8 Y* k- a% R) X
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7 R& e7 |: D' O! @Zack Ryder sizes up John Cena in an effort to earn a U.S. Title opportunity at WWE TLC.
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Cena sets up Long Island Iced-Z for an Attitude Adjustment in order to be part of WWE TLC's WWE Title Match.
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Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis gives Ryder another chance to earn a U.S. Title match, but he must defeat World Champion Mark Henry.8 Z- ~' r8 o. B
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Cena comes to the aid of the self-proclaimed Internet Champion and gives Henry an Attitude Adjustment.5 e, C8 m* D c$ {- Z0 G2 V
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Kevin Nash makes his in-ring return and decimates Santino Marella on WWE Raw SuperShow.
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A distraction by Zack Ryder allows Sheamus to clobber U.S. Champion Dolph Ziggler with the Brogue Kick.
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- g* W1 ~) Q; VMr. Laurinaitis poses with the participants in the WWE TLC WWE Championship Match during the official contract signing.
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; `& [/ K1 Q* ~; C. U"The Voice of The Voiceless" slams Del Rio through a table ...
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6 F* g% Z1 Q5 N/ I }... then puts The Miz to sleep, proving he will take on any challenger.
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Tyler Reks shows off his impressive power on WWE NXT Redemption.
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The Usos fly high on their way to victory over Reks & Curt Hawkins on WWE.com's WWE NXT Redemption.
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Percy Watson takes down JTG during a competitive tag team match on WWE NXT Redemption.
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In a battle for Maxine's heart, NXT Rookie Derrick Bateman levels Johnny Curtis.1 q/ j ~! f2 w% t5 @, a' i: T
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On WWE.com's "WWE Superstars," Justin Gabriel takes his battle with Tyson Kidd to the outside.
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Jack Swagger unleashes his fury on Trent Barreta on WWE.com's "WWE Superstars."
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Drew McIntyre employs a wise strategy and keeps the powerful Mason Ryan on the ground.
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The agile Bourne introduces Epico to his boot with an unbelievable high kick.) c% i9 P E2 n! y
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2 K, k7 k' Q! o N% f3 vThe Bella Twins want to bring Twin Magic to the squared circle.
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" j4 g! b; s$ a" g) q0 EIntrercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes kicks off SmackDown with a brutal attack on Booker T.( H! t( K4 P) d w3 J& b3 T
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Lilian Garcia returns to WWE and is SmackDown's new ring announcer.
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Wade Barrett takes down Ezekiel Jackson during an exhausting Beat the Clock Challenge.. m" A+ Q. f5 v' D. T- |
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% i3 h% I8 F7 [- Z+ kWorld Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry and Big Show seem to put an end to their hostilities ...* Q* e- H' [: x" `, t6 y7 f
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... but their truce quickly degrades into an all-out brawl.
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Sheamus executes a perfect suplex against David Otunga on SmackDown.
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Zack Ryder excites the WWE Universe on SmackDown.5 ^- k6 A. C2 I( V1 A9 T" T
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# [) X/ k$ N6 z) |" y" \# G3 O9 bIntercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes wisely and mercilessly attacks Daniel Bryan's injured ribs.
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s6 i# }( z" S' _. y' Z7 F) qBryan sends Rhodes sailing over the ropes in their competitive contest.
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Booker T returns and seeks out retribution against Rhodes.
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United States Champion Dolph Ziggler impressively takes down Randy Orton in SmackDown's main event. h6 b0 o u0 a0 S. H4 A
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Wade Barrett leaps over the barricade with his sights set on The Viper.2 I1 H& i+ s% @5 ]
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WWE's Apex Predator sends a clear message to Barrett by slamming Ziggler through a table.
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WWE CEO Vince McMahon, Kofi Kingston and The Bella Twins visit U.S. Troops stationed in Kyrgyzstan.
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WWE CEO Vince McMahon, Kofi Kingston and The Bella Twins pose with a member of the Connecticut State Police serving in Afghanistan.
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4 B0 H. r( s( t2 uDivas Champion Beth Phoenix proudly displays her title. |
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