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CM Punk and Daniel Bryan through the years: photos/ f9 G6 ?+ i7 _3 T7 s- c0 t7 F# h
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Years before they'll meet at WWE Over the Limit, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan give the customary handshake during a match in an independent wrestling promotion, with WWE Hall of Famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat serving as the special guest referee.4 e, h& U% B: Y$ ^; b2 C
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Bryan takes to the air, knocking The Second City Saint from the sky.
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; ^: c( U" A7 _: `$ Z4 m2 c. K) {Now it's Punk who has Bryan twisted on the mat, looking to make his opponent tap out.
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Years later, WWE Champion Punk faces off against World Heavyweight Champion Bryan in a Champion vs. Champion Match on Raw SuperShow.
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3 @) ?0 p: Z- t, DBryan goes on to win the match, but only because interference from Chris Jericho disqualifies The Second City Saint. The contest is dead even until Jericho interferes.' l* t6 y8 W0 x# E" ^1 c& s5 v' ?
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The two champions square off again on SmackDown in a rematch.
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In another controversial finish, the match is ruled a double-pin. Until Over the Limit, Punk-Bryan's record remains 1-0 with an asterisk. Who will come away with the WWE Title when these two meet again? |
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