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Huge Match Added To Survivor Series, Changes To Team Punk vs. Team Foley

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Tonight’s WWE RAW, which is being taped this afternoon from Birmingham, England, will open with The Miz coming out and quitting CM Punk’s “Team Punk” at Survivor Series. Later in the show, Wade Barrett accepts Paul Heyman’s invitation to join Team Punk.

The even bigger news is that Vince McMahon ordered Vickie Guerrero book a triple threat match for the WWE Championship at Survivor Series: CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. Ryback.

Team Punk will no longer be captained by CM Punk. Vickie named Dolph Ziggler as the new team captain of Team Punk.

Stephanie McMahon Appears In Spanish Commercial, History Of Monday Night Raw Discussion, WWE Returns To Stockton

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– Stephanie McMahon speaks in Spanish in a newly released Linda McMahon for U.S. Senate campaign ad geared towards Latino voters in Connecticut. Stephanie says her mother understands the hardships many Connecticut families are facing since they faced similar hardships years ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs_ecZge_Iw

– A new episode of The Legends of Wrestling premieres this Thursday on WWE Classics On Demand with Jim Ross, Pat Patterson, Michael Hayes and ‘The Road Dogg’ Brian James joining host Gene Okerlund for a no-holds-barred discussion and a special look at “The History Of Monday Night Raw.”

– WWE will hold a live event in Stockton, California on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 23, 2012.

Jack Swagger Requests Release From WWE?, Halloween With Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts

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– An account on Twitter spoofing Vince McMahon that also leaks confidential WWE information on occasion (located @CrankyVince) cryptically suggested in a message last Thursday that a wrestler had asked for his release from the sports-entertainment organization. In a follow-up, the account stated Sunday that Jack Swagger asked for his release: “WELL FUCK JACK SWAGGER AND HIS REQUEST. WHO THE FUCK IS JACK SWAGGER?”

The account has drawn concern from WWE officials since last year, who believe it is being administered by an employee within proximity of McMahon or a former employee with close ties to organization due to the amount of sensitive information being released.

– Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page has posted a video of himself and Jake “The Snake” Roberts distributing Halloween candy to trick or treaters. Roberts recently moved in with Page to lose weight and train for one last pro wrestling run. (Watch)

– Former WWE Superstar Batista is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

The Miz Walks On The Moon In Survivor Series Promotional Advertisement, WWE Celebrates “Season’s Beatings”

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– The Miz is featured in WWE’s promotional advertisement for Survivor Series taking place November 18, 2012 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is shown fulfilling his “Awesome Bucket List,” which includes climbing the highest mountain and walking on the moon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPY2WqzadL8

– WWE has released the promotional video for Classics On Demand programming during the month of Decemeber, “Season’s Beatings.” The synopsis reads: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when WWE Classics On Demand presents “Season’s Beatings”. Get in the holiday spirit all December, with your favorite festive moments and matches from over the years.”

WWE Ranks The 15 Greatest Ring Entrances Of All-Time, Matches Taped Monday For WWE Superstars, Dark Match

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– The official WWE website has published an article ranking the 15 greatest ring entrances in sports-entertainment history.

“What’s more impressive, pulling up in an expensive sports car or walking through hellfire?” WWE states. “A calm walk through darkness or a mad dash to the ring?”

The list ranks 15. Ultimate Warrior, 14. Goldust, 13. Alberto Del Rio, 12. Glacier, 11. The Sandman, 10. The Rock, 9. Rey Mysterio, 8. Gangrel, 7. Goldberg, 6. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, 5. Hulk Hogan, 4. Kane, 3. Chris Jericho, 2. Triple H, 1. The Undertaker.

– Matches taped Monday in Birmingham, England for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were Jimmy Uso vs. Jinder Mahal and Justin Gabriel vs. Tensai.

In a pre-taping dark match result, Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty.

– WWE developmental Briley Pierce turned 28-years-old Sunday. He is the younger brother of WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler.

Vince Russo Interviewed For WWE’s nWo Video Release, Dolph Ziggler Rips John Cena’s Rapping On “Download”

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– Among the talking heads in WWE’s nWo: The Revolution DVD and Blu-ray video title, scheduled for release tomorrow in the United States, is former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Vince Russo. He was the creative mind behind the group’s reformation in late 1999.

Russo’s involvement with the video release is the first time in ten years both he and WWE have worked together. After leaving the sports-entertainment organization in 1999 for WCW, he was rehired in 2002 to aid WWE’s creative process. However, he quickly left on his own accord, and explained during a later interview, “No way in the world that this thing would work out…I felt there were layers upon layers of people to go through to get my ideas accepted.”

Another talking head of note is former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger, who notably battled the nefarious group before becoming a member himself.

– In this week’s episode of WWE Download, Dolph Ziggler rips a rapping John Cena as well as more of YouTube’s worst offenders, including a strip club gone wrong, a Jeep gone under and role playing gone awry.

Eric Young To Wrestle His Final Matches For TNA?, Knockout Appears In TV Commercial, Miss Tessmacher Appearance

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– Eric Young suggested on Twitter Monday that his time with TNA may be coming to an end. He stated that this week’s live event tour may be his last with the organization.

“TNA Live shows in MI and Windsor Canada. Ill be there could be my last live shows with TNA come and get crazy with me!” wrote Young.

Young, who has not competed on Impact Wrestling since May, has kept busy in the meantime as the host of Animal Planet’s fishing roadtrip adventure series, Off the Hook: Extreme Catches. The program was recently renewed for a second season.

– Sarita, known internationally as Dark Angel, appears in this commercial promoting El Luchador 2 on A&E Latinoamerica.

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, Miss Tessmacher appears at Pro Wrestling World at the Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylania on Sunday, November 18 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 610-798-9900 or e-mail [email protected].

Madison Rayne Says She’s Still Under Contract To TNA, Jeff Hardy Video Segment, AJ Styles and Christy In Florida

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– Madison Rayne, who has not appeared on Impact Wrestling since Aug. 30, stated on Twitter that she is still affiliated with TNA Wrestling despite her absence.

“Yes everyone, I am still employed. Happily. No need to keep asking/worrying. It is ALL good. LoL. Thank u for all the concern tho,” she wrote.

The four-time TNA Women’s Knockout Champion has kept busy in the meantime by training for fitness competitions. She placed second in her class at a competition in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday.

– Jeff Hardy, Robbie E and Robbie T appeared on Sunday’s broadcast of WrestletalkTV on Challenge in the United Kingdom. Hardy offered his take on the greatest moment in wrestling history while E and T discussed their respective careers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tf9Oo6GV3A

– AJ Styles and Christy Hemme appear at Direct Auto Insurance 14187 West Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, Florida, this Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. Call 407-656-2274 for more information.

Antonio Cesaro Working Injured, Cena Grants Wishes Overseas, Another Traditional Survivor Series Match?

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– John Cena granted several more wishes through the Make-A-Wish organization at WWE’s live event from Manchester, England over the weekend.

– WWEShop.com is now selling the Sin Cara’s silver ring jacket, which you can buy for $69.99.

– Ticket sales for WWE’s ongoing European tour were disappointing for the first few shows, however attendance tonight’s RAW and tomorrow’s SmackDown are looking much better.

– WWE United States Champion Antonio Cesaro continents to work with a broken bone in his hand.

– With the main event of Survivor Series scheduled to be a traditional 5-on-5 elimination match, WWE officials are considering adding another team vs. team match to the card.

Partial source: F4Wonline.com

Who Confronted Vince Backstage, Beth Phoenix’s Future, WM29 Seating Chart

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– People close to former WWE diva Beth Phoenix are saying that even though she left WWE on good terms, it’s unlikely that she’ll be back with the company in 2013.

– The official seating chart for WrestleMania 29 has been released, which you can view at Ticketmaster.com. The ticket prices start at $35 and go up to $2,000 (not including fees).

– Several weeks ago, there were online reports that a certain top WWE superstar read Vince McMahon the riot act backstage, explaining that the current WWE product is not up to par and Vince is out of touch with what fans want these days. It appears that the locker room leader who confronted Vince is none other than John Cena.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Notes From Sunday’s UK SmackDown Show, Diva’s Lung Cancer Awareness Work

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– WWEShop.comimage 5810028 11177295 is running a sale where clearance merchandise is up to 80% off.

– Former WWE Diva Serena Deeb participated in the Free to Breathe Yogathon in Baltimore this weekend. The event, which was held to raise awareness about lung cancer, raised over $30,000.

– Former WWE divas the Bella Twins filmed another Celebrity Sweat fitness video over weekend with rapper Nelly and actor James Maslow. You can see a picture of the Bella Twins with James Maslow by clicking here.

– At Sunday’s SmackDown live event from England, Sheamus was accompanied to the ring by 6 members of the London Irish rugby team. Also on the show, Wade Barrett and William Regal teamed together at Sunday’s SmackDown brand live event from England. They worked as babyfaces and defeated the team of Ted DiBiase and Johnny Curtis.

Iron Fists Box Office Numbers, Batista Talks Wrestling vs. Acting, WWE-Egypt

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– Egyptian website TheNational.AE has an article up looking at WWE’s recent tour of the country. Senior Vice President and Managing Director of WWE International Ed Wells is optimistic about WWE’s expansion into the Middle East:

“WWE’s programming in the Middle East, and Egypt in particular, has very strong audience figures and we have seen steady growth of the popularity of the brand in these markets in the past 12 months.”

– Batista’s new movie “The Man With The Iron Fists” drew approximately $8.22 million at the box office during its opening weekend, finishing in fourth place (behind Wreck It Ralph, Flight and Argo). This is considered to be on par with what Universal Pictures was expecting, but it’s on the lower end of what comparable movies have done in their opening weekends. For more on the weekend box office numbers, visit BoxOfficeMojo.com.

During a recent interview with Collider.com, Batista explained the differences between acting and wrestling:

“For me, it’s funny because I tell actors it’s so intimidating for me to be on this little intimate set, with the cameras pointed at you. Somebody says ‘action’ and all eyes are on you and you have to follow a certain script. Acting is harder. It’s more intimidating. When you’re out in front of so many people, it’s just so conversational. It’s easy, and it’s something I could do at any given moment.”

Prime Time Players Ready For RAW, Foley In Korea For The Troops & More

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– Former WWE superstar Dustin Runnels (Goldust) continues to work wrestling shows on the independent circuit and has faith that one day, he’ll be back in a WWE ring. He tweeted over the weekend:

https://twitter.com/dustin_rhodes1/status/265257133107462144

– WWE star Mick Foley noted on Twitter on Sunday night that his home is still without electricity as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Foley is currently overseas in South Korea to perform stand-up comedy for US troops that are stationed there. Foley tweeted on Monday morning:

https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/status/265440517620391936

– The Prime Time Players have a “plan” to make an impact on tonight’s WWE RAW from the UK. Titus O’Neil tweeted on Monday:

Latest “Are You Serious?”, IGN’s Iron Fists Review, Brad Armstrong Funeral This Morning

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– Funeral services for Brad Armstrong will take place this morning at 11am at the 1st United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

– IGN.com recently reviewed “The Man With The Iron Fists” – the new RZA/Quentin Tarantino movie starring Russell Crowe and former WWE superstar Batista. They gave the movie a 7.1/10, calling it a “chaotic, sometimes messy, but in the end, a fun kung fu film.”

As for Batista’s performance:

“David Bautista, as Brass Body, contributes some memorable fight scenes, but fails to dazzle in between.”

– Here’s episode #40 of “Are You Serious?” hosted by Road Dogg and Josh Mathews, including mockery of Ron Simmons’ WWE debut as the helmet-wearing gladiator, Faarooq Asaad:

Video Of El Local’s WWE TV Debut, Update On Superstar’s Rumored Suspension

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– Over the weekend, we posted a video of a recent NXT television broadcast where announcer William Regal implied that Hunico has been suspended. Regal stated:

“Camacho is usually out here with his partner Hunico, but Hunico’s not here and I’m not allowed to say why. He’s in a little trouble, and he got into a little extra curricular activities and causing a bit of grief to people, and he’s not gonna be with us for awhile let’s put it that way.”

Upon checking with a WWE source, it appears that Hunico is actually injured – and Regal was apparently turning it into a storyline, playing up Hunico’s gimmick as a thug.

Regal has since tweeted the following update regarding the situation:

– You may have read in recent weeks that Ricardo Rodriguez has been occasionally wrestling under a mask as the lucha libre character, El Local. This weekend’s episode of WWE Saturday Morning Slam featured the television debut of El Local in a match against Sin Cara:

RAW’s Opening Segment, Spoilers This Afternoon, The Rock Rumored For UK Reality Show

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– WWE returns to the Galaxie Hall in Amneville, France on April 24th, 2013 at 8 PM.

– Yahoo.com is reporting that the British reality TV version of “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” is trying to get Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as one of the celebrities taking part in the show.

The Rock has since addressed the rumor on Twitter, stating, “Garbage rumor #BS”.

– WWE has announced that “suspended referee” Brad Maddox will explain his actions from Hell in a Cell during the opening segment for tonight’s RAW.

RAW will be taped on Monday afternoon from Great Britain – so check back later today for *Spoilers* of tonight’s show.

Ziggler & Cena Getting Great Reviews Overseas, Punk Attending Thanksgiving Parade, Otunga-Oprah

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– WWE Champion CM Punk is set to appear in the McDonald’s Thanksgiving day parade in Chicago, which will air live on the WGN television network.

– WWE superstar David Otunga will be appearing on Oprah’s OWN network at 8PM tonight on the show LifeClass, hosted by Joel Osteen. The episode will focus on Otunga decision to give up his law career to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler. Oprah will also be appearing on the episode.

– As previously reported, John Cena has been wrestling Dolph Ziggler on WWE’s current European tour. According to fans who have attended some of the shows, their matches have been excellent, with both men having great chemistry together.

It hasn’t been announced yet, but they are expected to wrestle at WWE Survivor Series in 13 days.

Here’s a video clip of Dolph Ziggler hitting Cena with Sweet Chin Music during one of their matches from over the weekend:

Dates & Locations For WWE’s Next UK Tour (April 2013)

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WWE has announced the following dates and locations for the company’s next UK tour in April 2013, after WrestleMania 29:

RAW Brand:

– RAW taping in London, England (April 22, 2013)

– Live Event in Nottingham, England (April 23, 2013)

Tickets for all the events go on sale November 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM.

SMACKDOWN BRAND:

– Live Event in Glasgow, Scottland (April 18, 2013)

– Live Event in Newcastle, England (April 19, 2013)

– Live Event in Birmingham, England (April 20, 2013)

– Live Event in Sheffield, England (April 21, 2013)

– Live Event in Cardiff, Wales (April 22, 2013)

– Friday Night SmackDown taping in London, England (April 23, 2013)

* WWE Superstar Asks For His Release – Find Out Who It’s Rumored To Be

Linda McMahon Accused Of Deceitful Tactics, Spending To Hit $100 Million

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– Linda McMahon’s Senatorial campaign was given a warning by Connecticut’s State Election Enforcement Commission as a result of of “deceitful tactics.” McMahon’s campaign sent out a mailer looked very much like it was sent by the state of Connecticut and has been deemed misleading. The commission has received many complaints from Connecticut residents. For more on this story, visit NHRegister.com.

– The New York Times has an article up looking at Linda McMahon’s campaign spending, noting that she is on the verge of hitting $100 million of her own money on two campaign. The article states:

“Ms. McMahon may or may not get to influence job creation as a senator. But she has already made an impact on the Connecticut economy by dishing out close to $100 million for two Senate races over the past three years, far more than anyone has ever spent of their own money to win any federal seat. She has long since blown by the $72 million Ross Perot spent of his own money on presidential bids in 1992 and 1996.”

– The Connecticut Post also has a story on Linda McMahon’s run as head of WWE.

Sound Off 244: The Absurdity of Miz Being On Team Punk

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RVD Talks About ECW’s Final Days, His Age, His Marijuana Arrest Ending His Push In WWE

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Extreme Pro Wrestling Radio with Rob Van Dam
Airs on 100.3 FM KFAN in Minneapolis
Hosts: Big D, Crisco, and Tim
Available at Facebook.com/Extremeprowrestlingradio.

Rob Van Dam called into Extreme Pro Wrestling Radio on 100.3 FM The Fan in Minneapolis and spoke about how holding out and staying in ECW in it’s last years developed him, how physically he hasn’t changed, how he would change the X-Division, and if marijuana use has kept him from being the poster boy of the different organizations he’s been with.

How staying in ECW in it’s last few years helped develop RVD into what he is today: “… WWE didn’t want RVD to get over when I was there. They tried so much to… to… not get me… to…to… keep me from that. They didn’t understand why the fans liked me because I don’t fit the cookie cutter formula because I am a non-conformist. I’m so confusing to wrestling promoters, and I’m used to that, but because I stayed in ECW and learned how to express myself the way, ah, that I could connect with my fans, it made my strong Rob Van Dam character uncompromising… and I owe that to ECW. If I would have left and went to WCW way back then, they were gonna make me… they were gonna put a mask on me and make me one of those Glacier characters… ”

On whether age has affected his physical condition and does he have to stop doing some moves because of it: “Not even in the slightest… not even a little bit. … as a matter of fact, every once in a while, I’ll pull out a move because I haven’t done it in awhile. I was wrestling Jeff Hardy, I think this was, like, two months ago, I went up to the top rope and I went, ‘you know what, I don’t think I’ve done a 450 splash in like 10 years’. Boom… I just bust it out… I haven’t cut anything out, and if it was up to me, ah, I would change that X-Division Title into hardcore rules and I would have 20 minute matches every night, bouncing off the guardrail, bring in a chair… and hell yeah, that’s what I got to show still!”

On whether being “420 friendly” has kept him from being “the man” everywhere he has been: “I would think, ah, with TNA, probably not so, because they, they usually like to make those references, ah, whenever they can. And I think they appreciate the extra, ah, the extra cool attention that it gets them. Obviously, my… high profile bust, when I got pulled over in Ohio with possession of 18 grams, uh, and..and… resulted in suspension and loss of the titles… I mean, there is no way in denying that that definitely knocked me off from the track that I was on. At the same time, I don’t mind going down in history for that or drawing attention to a cause that I believe is worthy…”

Kelly Kelly Undergoes MRI On Her Neck, Batista Thanks His Fans

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– Barbie Blank, formerly WWE Diva Kelly Kelly, underwent an MRI on her neck on Friday. She tweeted:

When asked by a fan what is wrong with her neck, she replied:

– Former WWE superstar Batista is thanking his fans for supporting his movie, “The Man With The Iron Fists,” which is estimated to do a projected opening weekend total of around $8.5 million:

Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton Feud Planned, WWE Teases Superstar Has Been Suspended

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– With Big Show and Sheamus currently feuding over the SmackDown brand’s World Heavyweight Championship, WWE creative is already looking ahead to future feuds over the “big gold belt.”

Dolph Ziggler is waiting in the wings to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and will do so at Survivor Series or shortly after. Ziggler is then expected to feud with Randy Orton over the title, a program that WWE is planning to run through the early part of 2012.

Ziggler and Orton had a short feud earlier this year, but that was cut short when Orton was suspended for 60 days due to his second violation of the company Wellness Policy.

– It appears that WWE superstar Hunico has been suspended. On the October 24th edition of WWE NXT, commentator William Regal made some cryptic comments about the Mexican wrestler during a match between Brodus Clay and Camacho. When Camacho came out without Hunico, Regal said:

“Camacho is usually out here with his partner Hunico, but Hunico’s not here and I’m not allowed to say why. He’s in a little trouble, and he got into a little extra curricular activities and causing a bit of grief to people, and he’s not gonna be with us for awhile let’s put it that way.”

Here is a video clip of Regal calling out Hunico for his “curricular activities” –

* Early Plans For The Royal Rumble Winner, When Dolph Ziggler Will Cash In MITB

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer)

David Otunga In Line For A Push, Early RAW Preview, WWE’s Return To Paris

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– WWE returns to the Galaxie Hall in Amneville, France on April 24, 2013 at 8 PM.

– WWE is advertising the following two items for Monday’s RAW:

* Referee Brad Maddox will speak about his actions at Hell in a Cell, where he cost Ryback the match

* Vickie Guerrero will present video evidence of John Cena and AJ Lee’s affair.

– WWE officials are working to figure out how they can get David Otunga over. They are impressed with his ring work, his physique and his Hollywood connections, but he’s not connecting with live crowds and has been used only sparingly since he was aligned with John Laurinaitis earlier this year.

Survivor Series News: John Cena’s Likely Opponent

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With only two more weeks until WWE Survivor Series, only two matches have been announced for the fall classic pay-per-view.

The main event is a traditional 5-on-5 team elimination match, with Team Punk squaring off against Team Foley. The WWE Championship will not be defended at Survivor Series, so the top singles match is Big Show defending the World Heavyweight championship against Sheamus.

John Cena, who recently returned to action after undergoing extensive elbow surgery, does not yet have an opponent. Cena is expected to wrestle Dolph Ziggler, with the two of them currently wrestling each other on WWE’s European tour.

WWE Survivor Series 2012 takes place on Sunday, November 18 from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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