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16-Man Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal: photos: r. f7 f L( M1 E
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Breast cancer survivors attend Night of Champions as part of WWE's newly announced partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.) l$ ?1 a- {+ }
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* d8 H1 E! [% I( t2 T. b& KThe Ryder Revolution hopes for a jump-start on the Night of Champions Pre-Show.
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The Battle Royal particpants quickly dispose of Heath Slater, sending The One-Man Band out of the ring.
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The powerful Tensai eliminates Tyson Kidd onto a pile of previously ousted Superstars./ Y2 V7 M# c9 X1 ^, M
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Long Island Iced-Z takes out Drew McIntyre with a dynamic dropkick.
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Santino lands The Cobra onto Tensai, sending the big man crashing down the canvas." _9 v; Z6 j2 Z8 t( G+ o% E' ~
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% X4 p# u) }/ r" N1 `; yThe Prime Time Players double-team the "Internet Champion."
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Zack Ryder shocks the WWE Universe when he eliminates Tensai with a head-scissors takeover to earn the right to face Antonio Cesaro later in the evening., j) m! ^% Y* q' k
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* l: t+ c5 L6 u2 Z) c; K6 NFatal 4-Way Match for the Intercontinental Championship: photos
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John "Bradshaw" Layfield sits in on commentary with Michael Cole for Night of Champions, while Jerry "The King" Lawler continues his recovery.
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9 y4 i. a7 g6 _: Z- T, [Intercontinental Champion The Miz complains how unfair it is that he must defend his title against three Superstars in a Fatal 4-way Match.
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The Awesome One's first opponent, Rey Mysterio, makes an explosive entrance.
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Former Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes has made no secret of his desire to regain the title.7 F6 ]7 u( ^: ~: R, N- P
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High-flying Sin Cara is Miz's final challenger at Night of Champions.
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For the first time in WWE, masked Superstars Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara square off.7 x$ H* i" o% M! G
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% F) y+ n/ X$ o( x% nMysterio goes off the ropes to hit a high impact move on Rhodes.
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Rhodes and Mysterio fly off the ropes in the chaotic Fatal 4-Way matchup.
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WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth vs. Kane & Daniel Bryan: photos7 R1 B0 t c( G8 |! o( W: A2 G: w
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8 W! x# L3 Z" U( T2 XWWE Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston and his eccentric partner R-Truth prepare to defend their titles against Kane & Daniel Bryan.
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After many hours of therapy and anger management, Kane & Daniel Bryan must work together to win WWE's twin titles., j# H W9 q! o( D
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! m& O/ C5 ~6 _6 _R-Truth uses his explosive, high-flying arsenal on Bryan.
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1 v& Z& L0 d1 `' F( T) ZThe submission specialist, Bryan, locks Kofi in the "No!" Lock.
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: c! q4 _' \0 dStill having some lingering anger issues, Kane & Daniel Bryan display their newly won titles to each other.
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1 X7 \! o9 G, Y1 i$ `9 u+ T6 NZack Ryder vs. United States Champion Antonio Cesaro: photos: e/ ~3 C- H* D z
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United States Champion Antonio Cesaro approaches the ring with Aksana to face his newly crowned No. 1 Contender, Zack Ryder.
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$ @! ]9 ]" E l8 \+ ^ mRyder earned the right to face Cesaro by winning an Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal during the Pre-Show on YouTube.com/WWE and WWE.com.( @( _( v) P) w: d" @# `
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The Ryder Revolution was in full effect at Night of Champions.: d/ d2 P% S4 c3 Q( {+ Q8 X, e/ u
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7 O8 V* N9 e; G- \& r6 d) c/ m* BFor most of the contest, the dangerous Cesaro was too much for the "Internet Champion" to handle.
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The seductive Aksana, Cesaro's insurance policy, eyes the action from rinside.
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In the most vicious moment of the matchup, Cesaro nails a European forearm uppercut to Ryder's jaw.( e% X% b% A8 F
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Cesaro and Aksana celebrate the successful defense with a loving embrace.
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Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler: photos
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3 C& C8 D! ^, ERandy Orton gets set to prey on Dolph Ziggler at Night of Champions.
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$ c0 G. }4 L4 r1 b }' M5 YThe Viper waits to attack in Boston.
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6 [9 \: F4 `4 ~4 R" @Mr. Money in the Bank prepares to show off his skills to the WWE Universe again Randy Orton.6 V2 t! M. P5 N9 R: a
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; }/ v3 W g/ ^! L# |/ w, M# t% _% rOrton retaliates with one of his signature unique backbreakers.: u* ? _ f( A$ v" E
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Vickie Guerrero does not like what she sees at ringside as Orton begins to take control.
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" M: X: L) h4 j; i9 zOrton dominates as the action spills to the dangerous ringside area.
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y, q5 R. |7 A0 ?" qZiggler slaps on a Sleeper Hold to try to weaken The Viper.
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Eve locks Layla in her leg scissors submission and nearly gets a tap out from the British-born beauty.
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After hitting a dazed Layla with a spinning neckbreaker, Eve gets the pinfall for the victory and the Divas Championship!4 _- a% @2 n& X Q3 p( F
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Will Eve face Layla in a rematch? Or will former No. 1 contender Kaitlyn get her opportunity at the title?
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World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio: photos
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World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus is currently on a dominant run as titleholder. He prepares to defend his title against rival Alberto Del Rio.
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The Great White puts the Brogue Kick to use right away, nailing David Otunga with a big boot to the skull.& y# C* @; \) H
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Del Rio takes the fight to Sheamus and nails the big man with a high kick against the ropes.
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Del Rio again locks in the Cross Armbreaker, as Sheamus struggles to escape the brutal submission maneuver.
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Despite sustaining extensive damage and narrowly avoiding the Cross Armbreaker, Sheamus stands tall as World Heavyweight Champion.
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Bryan, offended by Dr. Shelby's remarks, reiterates "I'm the WWE Tag Team Champions!"
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Kane, attempting to show appreciation for his partner, dumps Gatorade onto Daniel Bryan.
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