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However, Miz slips out and eventually traps Rhodes in the Figure-Four Leglock to claim the victory.
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Fandango's famous feet find their target.
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5 v. V3 u* a/ RThe high-flying Kofi Kingston defends his United States Title at Extreme Rules., \; ?0 }1 X9 ^+ h# i+ n
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The Shield descends upon the ring, as Dean Ambrose vies for the star-spangled prize.
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Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap Match: photos
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The hatred of the imminent struggle between Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger begins even before the ringing of the bell, as Zeb Colter spouts his explosive rhetoric.
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Zeb Colter suddenly throws in the towel, then makes it look as if Ricardo Rodriguez had done it.
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Team Hell No vs. The Shield: WWE Tag Team Championship Tornado Match: photos2 ^1 B" p7 m- S# u
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Randy Orton vs. Big Show – Extreme Rules Match: Photos
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Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar: Steel Cage Match: photos
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The new steel cage descends in preparation for Triple H and Brock Lesnar's epic clash.
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