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Raw live event in Valencia, Spain, June 2012: photos D% K; j% J" Y0 _. F4 M
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Members of the Cenation turn up in full force as the Superstars of Raw dazzle in Valencia, Spain.
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Dolph Ziggler strikes a pose as Vickie Guerrero shows her support for The Showoff.9 ?- }2 m8 i- K) X7 n
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Zack Ryder gets a fist-pumpin' welcome as he gets set to take on Ziggler.4 y. u! F% A; m9 X. _
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Ryder is all smiles as he soaks in the big victory with his little broskis.* a G0 {- ?+ B+ f) \9 ]
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! s9 T: E% T% S {Brodus Clay always keeps it funky, especially when he's overseas.
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Primo gets an earful of boos from a member of the WWE Universe at ringside.# l1 Y- P9 b' H/ D! @ M
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The lovely Rosa Mendes looks on with concern for Primo & Epico.
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5 I) B/ C7 q5 k2 }- S' [ T: ZThe Funkasaurus celebrates with the crowd after his tag team triumph alongside Kofi Kingston. Z- Z# v6 p, b( {* m" n( s
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Curt Hawkins makes his way to the ring for a one-on-one clash with Alex Riley." F p8 B4 F) I; h
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A-Ry is amped up by the high-energy WWE fans in Valencia.+ c, X- D. E( O$ S* N
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Riley takes Hawkins airborne with a punishing tackle ... R. t. ]. K% C" H. Z/ L
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... then sets him up for the Final Score.
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Cenation members of all ages flash their colorful signs in support as Cena makes his entrance.; w( E0 @4 ~) S8 e L* L( Y
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Big Show is all business as he prepares to do battle with the Cenation leader.
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Cena embraces his passionate followers after his match.
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3 L7 Z& I% @; c/ @& j' A- HDivas Champion Layla gets plenty of love before her clash with Beth Phoenix.; P3 y- e; X6 o$ ]4 D
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, d& m" ?* r' m3 x9 g7 y2 XEven during her entrance, The Glamazon's strength looks quite intimidating.
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8 C0 @+ _: p3 Q4 C) B! o... but Michael McGillicutty lets everyone know he's ready for the challenge.
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* {2 T, r# X$ G& L. sSantino Marella readies his Cobra for a Triple Threat Match against Swagger and David Otunga.
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The United States Champion faces a tough test against the larger Superstars ... e7 f% g; z: Z: n; L T
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The Italian Stallion prevails against the odds to the crowd's delight. t9 \( ]: z' J1 t; g+ d
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Daniel Bryan greets Valencia with a cocky grin ...9 P$ G' O h/ b
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... while WWE Champion CM Punk is showered with cheers.
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The long-reigning champ holds up his cherished gold.+ ?: e; ? o) J
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Armed with a steel chair, The Second City Savior takes to the skies.$ n; I* p' H, |4 _ ~ n, p7 ?
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" l6 w, s) p8 @5 v& eThe victorious WWE Champion takes a fun snapshot with an admirer after his exhausting match.
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) ^6 t, M& K$ `, W/ IThe action-packed show gets a big thumbs up from a young member of the WWE Universe. |
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