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Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel - Kickoff Match: photos
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/ F5 ~2 a: c3 FThe Elimination Chamber Kickoff panel, including Josh Mathews, Mark Henry, The Miz and Rey Mysterio, introduces the Kickoff Match: Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel!0 l: A! @* n* ^2 [ S: A
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9 J2 v7 S [# `% vFormer WWE Tag Team Champions the Rhodes Brothers look to get back in the title picture and avenge their losses to The New Age Outlaws with a victory over Ryback & Axel.& _% n) I- E( N
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: N/ [- g1 R5 vThe legendary Larry "The Axe" Hennig accompanies his grandson, Axel, and Ryback to the ring.
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Ryback uses his incredible strength to hold Goldust in the air before viciously slamming the veteran Superstar to the canvas.4 t* E; s6 b; B* t9 U! @
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The brothers celebrate a hard-fought win after Cody plants Axel with Cross Rhodes for the three-count.
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Was the impressive Kickoff Match win enough to earn WWE fan favorites Cody Rhodes & Goldust another WWE Tag Team Championship Match?
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Big E vs. Jack Swagger – Intercontinental Championship Match: photos
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6 n# J5 P# ^6 f6 [The final pay-per-view stop on The Road to WrestleMania, Elimination Chamber, opens with a classic bout ...
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2 K) Q2 y" e# l, ]9 c* J" w) g% P' i... pitting Intercontinental Champion Big E against Jack Swagger with the title on the line.: e1 i" A2 O, t& ?: n: Z
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... and traditional grappling maneuvers in a classic bout.
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The Real American connects with a monstrous big boot to the champion's face.
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... but Big E breaks the hold!
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Not even the interruption of Bad News Barrett can bring down the mood of the WWE Universe in attendance after an incredible Intercontinental Title bout.
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Bad News Barrett has something to say at Elimination Chamber.
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: u% C) |% M2 s. uWWE Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws get ready for the battle.
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The Usos are poised and ready to face the legendary New Age Outlaws for the WWE Tag Team Title.
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Road Dogg uses his experience to counter the uncanny agility of The Usos.
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Jimmy Uso takes out Billy Gunn with a powerful super kick.
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Darren Young vs. Titus O'Neil: photos
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Titus uses his strength to manhandle the smaller Superstar.
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; [( i9 l, f/ e+ O+ n( }6 `3 ZAfter Clash of the Titus, "The Big Deal" secures the three-count and hard-fought win.
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... that “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan will host WrestleMania 30, not the incredibly charismatic and athletic Bad New Barrett.# j7 n9 R: A6 e
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Erick Rowan and Roman Reigns collide in the center of the ring.
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The Elimination Chamber descends upon the ring for the match that will decide the fate of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
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