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The Usos prepare to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Titles in the Money in the Bank Kickoff Match ...4 n. V7 Z( F6 v) `/ f9 c2 K4 _
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$ V2 o+ E8 F- @5 D& a4 R9 \* V... Where they face WWE Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins.
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$ S7 s8 F" \6 D& jOnce again, The Shield stands supreme.
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The World Heavyweight Title Contract Money in the Bank Ladder Match showcases seven of WWE's rising stars.
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That's what friends AREN'T for! Damien Sandow double-crosses Cody Rhodes to claim the contract!
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( O" W# X& S! iCurtis Axel defends his Intercontinental Title against The Miz at Money in the Bank.
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The third-generation Superstar retains his illustrious title.# d m1 d3 _& n8 } x
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The mini-manipulator does it again, overcoming Kaitlyn to retain her title.
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World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio takes on Dolph Ziggler with everything on the line!
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... And The Viper takes on the dancing Superstar in the night's first match.
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While Mark Henry speaks inside the ring, The Shield descends from the WWE Universe ...% g' g J, }! d. k" |$ q% h
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Van Dam hits the Five-Star Frog Splash for the win!
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WWE Main Event kicks off with Christian battling Fandango.
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