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# U+ }8 X& z6 ~, n, j( A# TA stellar fireworks display gets the WWE Universe in Melbourne, Australia's Rod Laver Arena hyped for a night of action.) V! u! x5 |& j& x
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3 u. S; p- y6 s" m' ^Brodus Clay brings his unique brand of funk to the land down under.3 k/ c5 r+ J4 ?1 A" A: T5 Y7 ^, {6 |
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! J( {9 S/ n$ s) R, Q9 rThe Funkasaurus sends Jack Swagger crashing to the canvas.& s% f7 \& i0 u& A0 V$ `
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: B7 v# k |' ^7 LAfter the bell, Clay boogies with the younger members of the WWE Universe.
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) ?/ H" C# L( Y- kWWE Divas Champion Layla always puts a smile on fans' faces.! }6 k8 D' a: m3 k) M
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Rosa Mendes is reeling after a devastating kick from the champ.
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WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz soaks in the jeers of the Australian audience.' {: X+ E. _$ } `3 `9 B
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# a: ?% Z2 [ JAlex Riley gets up close and personal with the crowds./ ~4 r0 V2 W3 V8 V& H A
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1 H. U/ p4 Q9 g" W' }3 DThe Intercontinental Champ puts A-Ry down for the count with the Skull-Crushing Finale.
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! w) i ^" x$ C# hEven in Australia, there's plenty of Broskis ready to cheer on Zack Ryder.8 e$ N/ ~8 H9 R) k) c8 [
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Long Island Iced-Z has a tough challenge in front of him as he takes on the powerful Tensai. W+ x/ }+ E7 E- _! r
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WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston brings the boom down under.1 q& L3 \$ O0 a
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Rosa Mendes leads Primo & Epico to the ring.' w" ]/ P! F4 g* H1 |9 @+ M
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. A/ A/ ~$ i$ v: r/ w" e' QThere's no guessing who this youngster's favorite WWE Superstar is.
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John Cena hustles to the ring.
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The Cenation is in full force in Melbourne.
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After a hard-fought battle, Cena salutes the WWE Universe.& b; ?. a5 u3 g4 _
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David Otunga shows off his impressive physique.
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The WWE Universe in attendance have their cameras ready to snap a picture of their favorite Superstars.$ O# P% ^& x+ s+ j
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6 b9 L( @; r" ~* {1 Z5 E* cDaniel Bryan has one thing to say to the Australians: "NO!"* J. O8 r$ [) R0 d% `
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: N9 a0 b# c; t+ F& `0 nWWE Champion CM Punk continues his quest to be recognized as "Best in the World" in Melbourne.
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Daniel Bryan has The Straight Edge Superstar trapped in the No Lock ...8 _+ K2 ^' S. U* X( {
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