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Raw live event in Melbourne, Australia, September 2012: photos' v# [) Y, B7 B
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A stellar fireworks display gets the WWE Universe in Melbourne, Australia's Rod Laver Arena hyped for a night of action.
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. h- |. I' [5 [' o, G* R( u( B- jBrodus Clay brings his unique brand of funk to the land down under.# L8 d' b" W0 L7 L! u0 Y: @9 T0 X
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! s! i! D) E n; e5 K: \The Funkasaurus sends Jack Swagger crashing to the canvas.% w2 L* s7 `: \$ @
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After the bell, Clay boogies with the younger members of the WWE Universe.1 M- Z2 w1 ?9 i
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WWE Divas Champion Layla always puts a smile on fans' faces.9 l' m' m- ]2 A/ J. J
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7 e' O2 w& ~/ l6 J$ o# HRosa 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.
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Alex Riley gets up close and personal with the crowds.
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9 W- O" T1 W. m+ h: bThe Intercontinental Champ puts A-Ry down for the count with the Skull-Crushing Finale.# f. E: r% a" F0 i+ L; x6 i
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; E$ N: Q! y/ F: TEven in Australia, there's plenty of Broskis ready to cheer on Zack Ryder.
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& G& t1 L0 i. `7 L4 [" D% _4 ]Long Island Iced-Z has a tough challenge in front of him as he takes on the powerful Tensai.& X$ j$ {, A$ y" f/ o) u; Q
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WWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston brings the boom down under.( f& W" }* A. B* d9 l$ m0 k
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His partner, R-Truth, lets the WWE Universe know what's up.. D5 }0 h8 }; U
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5 s6 k! s# T# h0 G/ R& F/ YRosa Mendes leads Primo & Epico to the ring.' x0 q$ ~$ q) o( Z1 `$ c5 k6 A% @$ Y
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' O5 D, [8 a. `: |There'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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; ~' i- O2 ? o4 v- A- ?% M6 hThe Cenation is in full force in Melbourne." Y/ P \. X8 F5 A
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After a hard-fought battle, Cena salutes the WWE Universe.( T4 U: i) x( g6 l. z$ x
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David Otunga shows off his impressive physique.3 U% y: Q; Q8 p! N$ s
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The Harvard-educated lawyer slams Santino Marella to the mat.: z$ l7 V$ L+ S1 ^% \% h
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( R, F6 \( ^: ?" UThe WWE Universe in attendance have their cameras ready to snap a picture of their favorite Superstars.* H5 O4 a7 k# N0 n) O3 k
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6 a5 ?3 Y8 U" dWWE Champion CM Punk continues his quest to be recognized as "Best in the World" in Melbourne., P7 s2 {! j: q: H
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# W3 c+ j! q6 |# Y5 u- p- f... but gets distracted by a front-row fan chanting "YES!"! P2 B) G0 _$ o% b3 y
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