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SmackDown live event in Tokyo, August 2012: photos
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Woo! Woo! Woo! Zack Ryder is welcomed by the WWE Universe in Tokyo.% i& Y3 {3 q) G8 ^: ]- n
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Long Island Iced-Z takes on The All-American American, Jack Swagger.- A' T, U# C5 B! |
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" p7 W" g J8 O$ I nThe WWE Universe at Ryōgoku Kokugikan Arena is ready for the next match.
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Jinder Mahal is mostly met by boos from the capacity crowd.
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On the other hand, Justin Gabriel is adored by the WWE fans in Tokyo.
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& x) C4 u0 v- g0 u! FHer competition is fellow former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly.
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Rey Mysterio is adored all around the WWE Universe.
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Randy Orton approaches the ring with intensity." g1 e' U% j { X
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The WWE Universe shows its support for The Viper.: D, e( M$ H {+ L+ o" u q
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Yoshi Tatsu is welcomed as a hometown hero when WWE comes to Japan.
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"No! No! No!" Daniel Bryan tries to correct the WWE Universe's chant.
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Incoming! Kingston brings the boom to WWE's "No!" man, Bryan.
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Alberto Del Rio must have left one of his many luxury automobiles at home during WWE's tour in Japan.
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% d7 u9 L" M7 n( u8 X4 V7 DBig Show enters the ring with a fierce and confident attitude.
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Kane makes a fiery entrance at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan.
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World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus is always ready for action.
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The smug Cody Rhodes refuses to stop and acknowledge his fans.* y j7 U% i, f1 L' J8 d
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; r' J: B N7 K) S* A/ P* jOn the other hand, United States Champion Santino Marella can't wait for some high-fives!
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# [7 X8 T5 F7 A# D, JCobra attack! Rhodes falls victim to Marella's trusty maneuver. |
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