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Tag Team Champions Team Hell No kick off Raw ...
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AJ Lee has a tall task ahead as she takes on Tamina.2 p' q4 O: \# I" {$ \$ C
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Tamina dominates much of the bout. ...
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John Cena & Sheamus battle World Heavyweight Champion Big Show & Dolph Ziggler in tag team action on Raw.
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Damien Sandow once again seeks out the ideal apprentice.
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U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro, Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett and R-Truth all battle in a Fatal 4-Way RAWactive Match!
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1 a$ K: s" U- R3 `3 x/ B, L" UThe Shield once again wreaks havoc on Raw!
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Blue brand General Manager Booker T kicks off SmackDown with a giant-size contract signing.6 n) r' O6 a4 o( x! x
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1 }3 I8 H' m6 ^0 b0 S3 rIt's a rockin' Six-Man Tag Team Match as Brodus Clay & The Usos take on 3MB!
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