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You think you know him: WWE Hall of Famer Edge returns on Raw for "The Cutting Edge."
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Bray Wyatt returns to Raw in action against Dolph Ziggler., r9 c; X( H0 e* @. T' d/ J+ [
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"The Eater of Worlds" introduces the former World Champion to Sister Abigail.
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But wait, it gets worse! Here comes CM Punk to attack everyone in sight!
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Divas action unfolds between the "Total Divas" cast and Layla, Aksana & Alicia Fox.
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R-Truth takes flight against World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio.& F2 t9 R1 X0 H( H% z/ H
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The Essence of Excellence taps out his challenger.
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! a! V+ \ T# xSantino Marella interrupts Zeb Colter's and Antonio Cesaro's latest missive.
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Here we go: Cesaro unleashes a ruthless, 30-second Giant Swing on The Italian Stallion.
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Fandango's intrusion allows Sandow to steal the win.
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Goldust returns to battle WWE Champion Randy Orton in a match that could save his brother Cody's job.
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Despite a hard-fought battle, The Viper strikes The Bizarre One down with an RKO.- B& O: s/ f$ d8 p/ }
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Airbrushed singlets collide when Ryback takes on Rob Van Dam.
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"Mr. Small Package" strikes again! Bryan gets the win.' t2 t" V) D4 K$ d0 [& @6 J
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Cesaro and Kofi clash on WWE Main Event.: D2 V* E W# E! V
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The Dreadlocked Dynamo counters with Trouble in Paradise, and captures the win.3 q" t% _! x+ m8 x- a# a* k# s
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Titus O'Neil pulverizes Jinder Mahal with Clash of the Titus to score a tag-team win for The Prime Time Players.% [0 B/ \* r3 u2 z: f
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Big Show's prepared statement kicks off SmackDown.
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R-Truth gets down in a dance-off with Fandango.4 v! C# a$ {+ [' i* J& H
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, D/ r p- y* _8 \5 H6 \0 m" ZMichael Cole interviews Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman.
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RVD throws a big kick to the champ's chin.
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The Shield swarms the ring, giving Dolph a DQ win and his U.S. Title Match as a result, but The Usos quickly run interference for The Showoff.8 g9 T7 [; L& A, U# g' x% A
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