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Batista comes face-to-face with Triple H: photos
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Once again, the bitter six-time World Champion appears bemused the WWE Universe cheers for Daniel Bryan instead of him.
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The Animal declares nobody will prevent him from realizing victory at The Showcase of Immortals.
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Batista recalls when Stephanie McMahon slapped him on Raw ...# f. J! H: l2 N, ~5 ]5 D
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Triple H puts Batista in a match with a Superstar who reminds him of the old Batista ...# S2 J% _5 g/ O8 ~
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... The Celtic Warrior, Sheamus!
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Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre: photos
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Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel: photos
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2 A/ _: s# \ c7 y' GSheamus vs. Batista: photos
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7 h0 d1 P& H4 X rBella Twins vs. AJ & Tamina: photos
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& a7 q" [4 \ }5 x b, AIn SmackDown's main event, Bray Wyatt goes one-on-one with Big Show.
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Wyatt chops down the 7-foot giant with a thudding kick.
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Wyatt always has the extra threat of his loyal disciples.
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1 |( o$ w. a. j( T: Q5 tThis bizarre sight continues to strike fear into the hearts of WWE Superstars.
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Wyatt hurls his frame at Big Show.
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