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El Torito is ready to charge into battle.
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Rob Van Dam vs. Cesaro vs. Jack Swagger: Photos
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The powerful King of Swing is ready to go.* X' a( I# F% X! H9 O: ]
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Cesaro goes for the Cesaro Swing, but RVD catches him.
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Big E vs. Bad News Barrett: Intercontinental Championship Match photos
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Bad News Barrett captures the Intercontinental Championship for the fourth time.
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The veterans wear down The Authority's onetime "soldiers."
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Wyatt's sway over the WWE Universe is seemingly growing ...
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A monstrous powerbomb temporarily quells Wyatt's assault.
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