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( e0 G& ?" b; \+ o( k2 q: _He's here to show the world: Dolph Ziggler struts his way onto Raw for a bout against Randy Orton.
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5 s3 D- k# K% M# [4 QDespite Alberto Del Rio's interference, The Viper prevails.
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Kofi catches flight. ...: Q( L- u7 r0 l* S3 B) i" i
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... While Ziggler keeps his feet on the ground.
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Kofi and Orton dazzle, but Ziggler and Del Rio notch the victory.
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Ziggler and Managing Supervisor Vickie Guerrero attempt to reveal more evidence supporting the "AJ scandal."
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Q: What did the five fingers say to the face? A: SLAP!!!!3 H w6 P, p, y- z0 e3 Q0 U; ]
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William Regal is fighting mad for his rematch against Big Show.
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The giant prevails, but Sheamus saves his friend from another knockout at the hands of the World Champion.
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All hail, WWE Universe: Jerry "The King" Lawler has returned.4 X* q$ d7 x. v) U! P
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Primo, Epico & The Prime Time Players are pumped for 8-Man Tag Team action. |) B3 E5 v( L4 @) y
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Rosa gets a mysterious letter from Ricardo Rodriguez. What could it say?
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Primo reverses Tyson Kidd's Dungeon Lock into a Backstabber. ...
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... But Rey Mysterio swings into victory with a 619 on Darren Young.
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U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro is all smiles as he scouts R-Truth at ringside.) @+ x3 s, K6 z+ L8 p
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. i6 U( b( W( HTruth makes his intentions known against the smarmy foreigner before their U.S. Title Match at Survivor Series.9 }+ I8 \* v1 x+ m- |2 N# A
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The Celtic Warrior looks on in horror as Big Show knocks out William Regal in the backstage area.
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The Miz is revealed as the final Team Foley member, and unites with Kane to face Team Rhodes Scholars.5 P& ^1 ?5 ] _+ O' T
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Kane and Miz get the win, much to Daniel Bryan's passive-aggressive dismay., l4 |7 G8 |" A+ j' [+ ^1 Q
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) }& w; V/ b+ j+ T+ VJohn Cena sends CM Punk flying in a continuation of their long-running grudge.: c- }% f8 e* F2 Q; I; X' l! g/ ?
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7 ?5 u! D3 b* S7 Z( G0 X6 Y/ LCena defeats the WWE Champion, but finds himself face to face with Ryback as a result.
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Punk looks on in horror as the two titans manhandle his title.( l4 D" g0 L* B) X
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Team Hell No: STILL the Tag Team Champions.( n; ~5 S* O6 b3 Y
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The Awesome One doesn't mince words, trading insults with Dolph Ziggler over the TitanTron and setting up a one-on-one match for next week.
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The Cobra emerges ...
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"Miz TV" reconvenes on SmackDown. s$ f$ W5 R7 I, _% e% D0 X
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The guests, Team Foley, are unruly as always. ...
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, _, v' |0 `/ ^' V... But so is Team Ziggler.* H) `; p: Y9 p) A+ g# G& X4 I6 z
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He can fly?
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% [( o9 f9 w& M0 o* p# D" O% nSadly, Damien Sandow manages a win over Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston.
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Divas unite!
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Haters do, indeed, love him.
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Sheamus charges Big Show against SmackDown General Manager Booker T's express command ...
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Sin Cara takes flight against Antonio Cesaro.
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Sheamus surprises Show from his bus, battling the World Heavyweight Champion all over the parking lot.
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