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With WrestleMania less than two weeks away, CM Punk turns up the volume immediately this week on Raw SuperShow, rebutting WrestleMania opponent Chris Jericho's accusations about Punk's father.
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Punk certainly comes out swinging, but the WWE Universe knows Jericho can't be far behind./ B& Y* H. D# y: w$ m2 C) u% `9 }% |6 F
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8 |7 J" }/ C5 K/ @Jericho's personal attacks continue, as he shifts his vitriol from Punk's father to The Straight Edge Superstar's sister.
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Things heat up as The Big Red Monster Kane prepares to take on Big Show.( U( o) q3 c+ f5 w
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" ]4 Q/ K" H! D2 n7 YBig Show plants Kane with a monstrous spear.
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" S" [* g; v: \ JOtunga pulls off an upset over the US Champion, leading to a Team Johnny celebration.
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5 d* [& Y; I6 N: H8 y/ jLaurinaitis mocks Santino with his own version of the Italian Superstar's trademark trombone dance.
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In traditonal Daniel Bryan fashion, the World Heavyweight Champion is not shy about celebrating his victory.
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Hours after he was in a car accident, John Cena takes on Mark Henry.0 k6 c" n1 C# g. q. k3 {2 Z$ c
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1 v: T' S. x7 K( vThe World's Strongest Man lives up to his moniker, tossing Cena around in the early stages of the match.
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Somehow, Cena mounts a comeback against his enormous opponent.
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... But maybe Miz should be more concerned about his Raw opponent, The Great White Sheamus.
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Sheamus shows off the newest move in his repertoire.
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Randy Orton addresses his intensifying rivalry with Kane.
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As announced earlier in the day on WWE.com, Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler are the latest additions to Team Johnny.% } F. d A/ w* }4 o2 l
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Triple H enters the ring to make his own feelings known, saying that knows exactly what it will take to end The Undertaker's career inside Hell in a Cell.2 L, }5 {4 F& y
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The destinies of Undertaker, HBK and Triple H are all intertwined as the three men head into WrestleMania.1 f8 g/ w0 u3 W4 v
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It was announced this week that Lilian Garcia will sing "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania!
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Justin Gabriel and Curt Hawkins kick off NXT with high-flying action.
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Hawkins connects with a solid elbow drop.
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... As Maxine gives Match Coordinator William Regal a foot rub at ringside.
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WWE Diva AJ joined in the St. Patrick's fun this past week, donning a green outfit for a WWE.com exlcusive photo gallery.
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WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico battle Alex Riley and Mason Ryan in tag team action on "WWE Superstars."
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Eve lands a big splash on Tamina ...7 O8 Z+ z) W* I. A/ ?
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Titus O'Neil has Yoshi Tatsu primed for a high impact slam.
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Team Johnny member Christian joins the SmackDown announce team for the match between Team Teddy member Great Khali and Team Johnny’s Dolph Ziggler." ^3 A5 c# M% B( T+ Y8 A
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In a huge tag team main event, WWE Champion CM Punk and Sheamus take on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and The Miz.. s; v+ c! I U% Y" I
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Off the tag from Sheamus, Punk soars off the ropes.
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Bryan’s ability to utilize his lower body makes him so dangerous in the ring.
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