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6 P. @+ h. |6 fPaul Heyman kicks off Raw as WWE comes to London!
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The Game hits the Pedigree on Heyman!
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R-Truth locks up with Antonio Cesaro in the night's opening match.4 G) e: y9 \# \* ]1 n
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Before Brodus Clay takes on Damien Sandow, Tons of Funk lights up the arena and gets the London crowd on its feet.* z+ ~5 T$ N* I5 o* Q3 N2 D$ \
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In a show-stealing match, Chris Jericho tangles with World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler.
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"Sweet T" Tensai takes the fight to Cody Rhodes in a one-on-one bout.' G& c6 n% Q% ?0 X% M Z
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9 g% U9 f- M# ^! [0 L8 {Zack Ryder has a long night ahead of him, as Long Island Iced-Z hooks up against Big E Langston.
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The Undertaker arrives in London, with his eyes on The Shield., E+ V& K: |% {
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! N# Q6 m. f* h... until WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No show up!3 X" K$ k5 v" a; p$ M2 Q
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Ryback confronts WWE Hall of Famer - and hardcore Legend - Mick Foley.
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... WWE Champion John Cena arrives just in the nick of time.+ u9 z6 o. e/ A8 M4 y; d* C& b; w
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Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment on Ryback!
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Mark Henry is scheduled in a Gauntlet Match on WWE Main Event.( G" A; m, G- v& c7 u
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Layla returns home, ready to square off against Aksana.
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Justin Gabriel battles Fandango on SmackDown.
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8 Q( r* t+ m' e/ [Sheamus has a massive task ahead, as The Celtic Warrior battles Big Show on the blue brand.
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Hometown hero William Regal takes on Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.
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Randy Orton arrives in the U.K., ready to do battle against Mark Henry.6 D/ v0 v' |$ P; E7 p- ?' v
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The Undertaker returns to SmackDown!
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The Deadman locks in Hell's Gate and forces Ambrose to tap out ...
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