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: }$ P4 o3 m) l2 |Survivor Series 2013 is ushered in with an explosive Kickoff Match ...
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... pitting Kofi Kingston ...
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Despite the fact that Miz's nafarious actions on Raw brought about this conflict ...
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Kofi goes for Trouble in Paradise, but comes up short.
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Cody Rhodes, Goldust, The Usos & Rey Mysterio vs. The Shield & The Real Americans – 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match: photos
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Cody Rhodes and Dean Ambrose lock up to start what proves to be an epic battle.
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7-on-7 “Total Divas” vs. Non-“Total Divas” Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match: photos7 O0 k3 d( h- y2 Q# `% o3 X; e. X
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Divas Champion AJ Lee leads a group of resentful Divas to the ring.
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Alicia Fox is no match for the impressive athleticism of Naomi.
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Ryback also declares he intimidates everyone in the WWE locker room and issues an open challenge.
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The World’s Strongest Man returns to action after a hamstring injury has kept him out of commission for the past several months.
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Led by Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan & Luke Harper make their signature eerie entrance into Boston's T.D. Garden.
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The Best and The Beard break out tandem maneuvers, including a double dropkick ...
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Harper & Rowan survive the flurry and continue their brutish attack.
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