Batista won the Royal Rumble Match which puts the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in his sights. Will Raw bring the first face-off between Batista & Orton?
Sheamus returned with a vengeance in the Royal Rumble Match, eliminating Big E Langston & effectively serving notice to the WWE locker room. With no rivalries claiming his attention of yet, the playing field is wide open for The Celtic Warrior heading into WrestleMania season. Odds are the rowdy Irishman will seize the moment as he only can.
It would appear that The Shield’s unity is in question for the first time in their collective history after what transpired in the Royal Rumble Match. Can The Hounds of Justice keep from mauling one another before WrestleMania?
The New Age Outlaws defeated Cody Rhodes & Goldust for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Can Cody & Goldust pull themselves together & keep their fell-good story running? Or is it up to another tandem to take out the New Age Outlaws in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania?
Yes, Batista won the Royal Rumble Match, but the Royal Rumble pay-per-view was undoubtedly Bray Wyatt’s night. He got to make a vicious example of Daniel Bryan, he cost John Cena the WWE World Heavyweight Championship & saw his Family throw down in the Royal Rumble Match itself, eliminating a “Wrestling God” & a little bull before all was said & done. Last night Bray Wyatt truly made good on his famous warning. He’s here. What he does next, particularly where Cena is concerned, will be must-see.
The show opened with video on Martin Luther King Jr.
The Authority was in the ring. Triple H said this Sunday marks the Road to WrestleMania. Triple H talked about the Royal Rumble match. Triple H was introducing Batista out when Randy Orton interrupted & came down. Orton asked Triple H & Stephanie who in the hell do they think they are. Stephanie asked Orton who in the hell does he think he is. Stephanie talked about the WWE Network & that never has there been so many eyes on the WWE. Stephanie brought up what Orton did to John Cena’s father last week after he lost to Kofi Kingston. Stephanie said Orton’s actions were unbecoming of the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Stephanie then basically threatened to fire Orton if he can’t abide by The Authority. Orton complained about having to face Cena at the Royal Rumble & Triple H bringing back Brock Lesnar & Batista. Orton said there wouldn’t be a network without him. Ortonsaid if he could go back in time he wouldn’t change what he did.. Triple H said they made Orton the face of the WWE because they believe in him & that he could walk through obstacles placed in front of him in a way becoming of a WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H said Orton lost faith in himself which led to him to make unreasonable decisions like losing to Kofi. Triple H said he expects Orton to rise up & make it right instead of attacking Cena’s father. Triple H said Orton needs to rise up & be a man & fix what is broken & tonight he will get a opportunity to make it right by facing Kofi again. Triple H showed a camera shot of the entrance backstage & said Orton will know when Cena arrives, so he can make things right with Cena & he will have to do it alone. Batista came down to the ring to a huge ovation. Batista got down & kissed the mat. Stephanie & Triple H hugged Batista & hands him a mic & left the ring. Orton extended his hand to Batista to shake but Batista didn’t shake his hand. Batista said he is here for that(as he pointed to Orton’s title belts). Batista said he is back to win the Royal Rumble, be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion & headline WrestleMania & he told Orton to deal with it.
Big E Langston, Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS The Shield: The Shield got the win.
A look at what happened last week with Daniel Bryan & Bray Wyatt in the steel cage after their loss to The Usos.
Daniel Bryan was in the ring leading chants of Yes! Bryan said people asked him if he had a plan when he joined The Wyatt Family. Fans chanted Yes! Bryan said it looks like people already figured it out. Bryan said to take down a guy with a messiah complex you have to take him down mentally & he had to do some thing he isn’t proud of. He had to keep friends in the dark & stand side by side with 3 guys he despises & wait just for the right moment & that moment came last week inside a steel cage where he got Bray Wyatt one on one. Bryan said he doesn’t follow anybody. Bryan said he exposed Bray. Bryan said Harper & Rowan are in the Royal Rumble match which leaves Bray to go one on one with him at the Royal Rumble. Chanted Yes! Yes! Yes! The lights went out & Bray appeared on the big screen. Bray said being a traitor is a sin & that Bryan only exposed himself. Bray said he wants Bryan to go home & hug his mother & say he is sorry because everything that happens to him for now on is his own fault.
Fandango VS Xavier Woods: R-Truth did commentary. Fandango got the win. Emma was seen in the crowd dancing & holding a #EMMAtaining sign.
Kane & RAW GM Brad Maddox in the back. Maddox took credit for Batista’s return. Stephanie came in & told Maddox to leave. Stephanie questioned Kane about chokeslamming CM Punk on SmackDown. Stepahnie told Kane that he can’t put his hands on a Superstar & can’t put his hands on Punk. She told Kane that he has to apologize to Punk.
Director of Operations Kane came to the ring. Footage was showed of what happened on SmackDown between Kane & CM Punk. Kane called out Punk. Punk came down. Kane apologized to Punk. Punk made Kane repeat it again. Punk said he is also sorry & attacked Kane. Punk knocked Kane out of the ring. Kane was angry & took of his jacket & headed back toward the ring. Brad Maddox came out & told Kane to stop. Maddox put Punk in a match against on of the New Age Outlaws. New Age Outlaws played rock, paper, scissors to decide who will face Punk.
CM Punk VS Billy Gunn: Road Dogg Jesse James did commentary. Punk attacked Road Dogg at the announce table. Punk got the win. After the match, Maddox came out & congratulated Punk, Kane came out & ripped the mic away from Maddox & said he’s got this. Kane said Punk will be the #1 entrant in the Royal Rumble match.
Paul Heyman & Brock Lesnar was seen arriving to the building.
A look at the history of the Royal Rumble Match.
Tribute video to the life & career of Mae Young(1923-2014).
Rey Mysterio VS Alberto Del Rio: Del Rio won by submission. After the match, Batista came down & confronted Del Rio. Batista laid out Del Rio with a Batista Bomb.
Big Show came out to the ring. Big Show talked about his match with The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. Big Show called out Lesnar. Paul Heyman came out but didn’t say anything. Lesnar then came out & walked toward the ring. Lesnar waved off Big Show & went to the back. Big Show called Lesnar out again. Lesnar & Heyman came back out. Lesnar got in the ring & got nose to nose with Big Show. Lesnar acted like he was going to hit Big Show & made him flinch. Lesnar laughed & then went for a takedown on Big Show. Big Show tossed Lesnar out of the ring. Lesnar was mad & tore the top & some monitors from the announce table. Lesnar got a chair & slid back into the ring, but Big Show was there to stop him. Big Show put his foot on the chair & Lesnar fell back out of the ring. Lesnar & Heyman headed toward the back as Big Show yelled at Lesnar that he will knock him out. As Lesnar backed up the ramp he told Big Show he will see him Sunday.
Footage from earlier of AJ Lee celebrating her record 218 days as Divas Champion. Bad News Barrett told her that nobody came to her party because nobody like her. Josh Mathews came in to interview AJ. AJ was upset & tossed her cake at Josh but he ducked & the cake hit Tamina Snuka in the face.
AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka VS The Funkadactyles: Naomi pinned AJ. The Funkadactyles got the win.
A look at MLK Jr.
The Usos VS Luke Harper & Erick Rowan: During the match, Bray Wyatt got a mic & said this is the kind of punishment awaiting Daniel Bryan. Bray said at the Royal Rumble, Bryan will be walking into a meat grinder but we are the reapers & Hell awaits Bryan. Bryan came out & attacked Bray. The Usos got the win. Bryan celebrated with The Usos atop the stage with chants of Yes! as The Wyatt Family looked on from the ring.
Kofi Kingston VS Randy Orton: During the match Orton kept looking for John Cena. Cena was seen arriving & Orton noticed it on the screen. Cena came down & went after Orton. The ref called for the bell. Orton won by DQ. Cena fought Orton up through the fans. Orton continued to retreat & Cena followed him through a sky box & outside the building. Orton escaped by getting in somebody’s car & the car drove away. Cena came back to the ring to celebrate with the fans.
Brock Lesnar will be at RAW tonight. What will happen when he comes face to face with Big Show?
“The Animal” Batista finally returns to RAW for the first time in almost 4 years. Will Batista’s first business be to attend to Alberto Del Rio, who has insulted Batista over the past month? With Batista under the same roof as Del Rio, it’ll be time to pay the piper before long.
The Wyatt Family went down in flames last week when Daniel Bryan shed his Wyatt garb & tore Bray Wyatt apart, while locked inside the steel cage. If Bray’s sermon on SmackDown was any indication, he’s not done with Bryan by a long shot. Can Bryan evade Bray’s wrath, or is their gruesome rivalry finally coming to a head?
Randy Orton attacked John Cena’s father at ringside last week. How will Cena respond to Orton’s heinous actions in the last RAW before their match at the Royal Rumble?
Kane has been teasing a potential return to his monstrous roots for some time now. Lately CM Punk has managed to bring out the demon within Kane. Harsh words on RAW led to an eruption of rage from Kane when he chokeslammed Punk at the close of SmackDown. Might Punk’s anti-Authority mentality have resurrected The Big Red Monster?
WrestlingInc.com is reporting that Daniel Bryan suffered a concussion Monday on RAW. A WWE spokesman confirmed to WrestlingInc.com that Bryan is suffering from a concussion.
There is no word on how long Bryan will be out of in ring action.
Bray Wyatt video about Daniel Bryan needing him & now Bryan has a home.
The Usos VS Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan: Luke Harper & Erick Rowan interfered. The Usos won by DQ. After the match Wyatt yelled at Bryan & then whispered something in Bryan’s ear. Bryan drops to his knees, then Wyatt grabbed Bryan & kissed him on the forehead & nailed Bryan with Sister Abigail. Harper & Rowan helped Bryan out of the ring & toward the back. Bryan followed Wyatt to the back.
Damien Sandow VS John Cena: Cena powered out of a cross face submission into a AA. Cena got the win.
A look at the WWE Network.
Kane & Brad Maddox in the back, Maddox points out how things are chaotic already with the Wyatt Family. Kane said Maddox should be enforcing the rules. Maddox proposed a rematch of The Usos VS Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan inside a steel cage. Kane then adds that the cage door should be locked & that he will be the only one with the key.
Big Show VS Jack Swagger: Big Show got the win. After the match, Antonio Cesaro entered the ring & Big Show chased him out. Zeb Colter was in the ring, Big Show grabbed Zeb. Cesaro came back in & Big Show tossed Cesaro out of the ring. Big Show grabbed Zeb & knocked him out.
New Age Outlaws & CM Punk VS The Shield: Punk went to make a tag & New Age Outlaws dropped off the apron & walked away. The Shield got the win. After the match, The Shield laid out Punk with a triple powerbomb.
The Wyatt Family in the back, Wyatt talked about the cage match with The Usos. Wyatt said they will find redemption, they will find absolution. Daniel Bryan then said they will find – in a low voice said monsters.
AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka VS The Funkadactyles: AJ & Tamina got the win. After the match AJ directed Tamina to beat on Cameron. Naomi knocked down AJ & then took out Tamina & then hit AJ with the Rear View. AJ escaped the ring & her & Tamina made their way up the ramp.
Randy Orton in the back looking for The Authority.
In the back, Randy Orton asked Kane about the whereabouts of The Authority. Kane said they aren’t here. Orton complained about having to face John Cena at the Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar wanting a piece of him & the return of Batista. Orton said he should be better protected. Kane said he can only control tonight & put Orton in a match with Kofi Kingston so he can take out his frustrations. Orton said the pleasure is all his.
Announcement of the first inductee into the 2014 Hall of Fame is the Ultimate Warrior.
Renee Young in the back with Paul Heyman. She showed footage of what happened last week between Big Show & Brock Lesnar. She asked how Lesnar will fare against Big Show. Heyman said his client lives by the credo of Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat. Heyman said it’s a bonehead move to pick a fight with Lesnar. Heyman said he & Lesnar isn’t intimidated or impressed by Big Show choke slamming Jack Swagger & knocking out Zeb Colter.
Randy Orton VS Kofi Kingston: Kofi got the win. After the match Orton was livid. Orton assaulted John Cena’s dad who was sitting at ringside. Security pulled Orton off of him. Cena ran down & Orton ran away. Cena checked on his dad.
John Cena’s dad was taken out on a stretcher & loaded into an ambulance. Cena went with him in the ambulance.
Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS Ryback & Curtis Axel: Michael Cole announced that Cody & Goldust will be in the Royal Rumble match. Cody & Goldust got the win.
Video package on the return of Batista.
Video of Rey Mysterio talking about being in the Royal Rumble.
Rey Mysterio VS Alberto Del Rio: Del Rio won by submission. After the match, Del Rio made a threat to Batista. Del Rio said after the Royal Rumble they will be talking about him not Batista.
A look at the announcement of the WWE Network.
Kane & CM Punk in the back, Punk was looking for The Authority. Kane said they’re not here. Punk talked about having to deal with Triple H’s hired assassins The Shield & now has to deal with his DX pals the New Age Outlaws. Punk said Triple H doesn’t have to hide behind those 5 guys or hide behind Kane & Stephanie. Kane said The Authority is giving Punk the opportunity to win the Royal Rumble match. Kane said if Punk has got a problem with that, punk has a problem with him. Punk said he has no problem with that but he has a problem with Kane.
Michael Cole announced that John Cena’s dad has a fracture to the bone around his eye.
Steel Cage Match: Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan VS The Usos: Kane came down & locked the cage door with a chain & padlock. The Usos got the win by escaping the cage. After the match, Wyatt whispered in Bryan’s ear. Bryan dropped to his knees. Wyatt grabbed Bryan kissed him on the forehead & went to nail Bryan with Sister Abigail but Bryan escaped out of it. Wyatt dropped to his knees & dared Bryan to attack him. Wyatt got back up & called Bryan a coward. Wyatt charged at Bryan but Bryan moved & attacked Wyatt. Bryan took out Wyatt with some kicks. Bryan took of his Wyatt Family coveralls. Bryan continued his assault on Wyatt. Luke Harper & Erick Rowan tried to get in the cage. Bryan tossed Wyatt into the cage knocking Harper off the cage & onto the floor. Bryan again tossed Wyatt into the cage knocking Rowan off the cage & onto the floor. Bryan laid out Wyatt with a running knee. Bryan climbed to the top of the cage & celebrated with the fans with chants of Yes! Yes! Yes!
Daniel Bryan partners with Bray Wyatt to take on The Usos. What will unfold when the creepy group’s leader takes The Beard under his wing?
On SmackDown a angry Randy Orton vowed to give The Authority a piece of his mind on RAW.
On SmackDown, Big Show challenged Brock Lesnar to a match. Paul Heyman was there to accept the match for Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. Who makes the next move as the collision between these two goliaths approaches at the Royal Rumble?
For weeks, The Shield’s unity has been tested after some Superstars questioned which member of the group is the best. There has appeared to be some cracks in their unity. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose worked together to dismantle CM Punk & The New Age Outlaws on SmackDown. Is the victory enough to make all doubters stop asking questions about the strength of The Shield, or will the black-clad Superstars carry their momentum into RAW & make another emphatic statement?
So far, we know Batista & Alberto Del Rio are in the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match. With 28 more spots to fill, will more competitors be named on RAW? As the January 26th Royal Rumble pay-per-view fast approaches & paves the Road to WrestleMania, who’s driven enough to make a name for himself this year?
Ric Flair came out to the ring & talked about Old School Raw. Flair said he is ready to style & profile all night long. Flair strutted around the ring. Randy Orton came down & he said he had respect for Flair & thanked him. But Orton then said that he is the greatest Superstar ever. Orton said that it is his time & asked Flair to leave the ring because he has something to get off his chest. Orton talked about The Authority making him defend his Title against John Cena at the Royal Rumble. Orton said he doesn’t have anything to prove & wanted The Authority to reverse their decision & cancel the match. Orton said he is the man. Flair said he isn’t sure Orton is the man. Flair said in his youth he went out & performed against the best every night. Flair said Orton is crying about the rematch & told Orton to just go out there & wrestle Cena again. Orton said Flair always had someone to watch his back but he doesn’t. Orton called Flair the most overrated Superstar in history. Orton told Flair to leave his ring & if he doesn’t he won’t be responsible for what happens next. Flair said he isn’t leaving until & Orton is going to listen to him. Flair talked about how he & Triple H picked Orton to join Evolution. Flair said Orton has a immature punk attitude. Flair said he wonders if Orton is really the man. Orton threaten to go old school on Flair. John Cena came to the ring & question Orton having the gall to call Flair overrated. Cena wanted to fight with Orton, but Orton left the ring & went to the back.
Michael Cole announced that Jerry Lawler wasn’t out on commentary because he is under the weather.
A look at Daniel Bryan giving in & joining The Wyatt Family last week.
Rey Mysterio & The Usos VS Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper & Erick Rowan: Bryan was wearing sleeveless coveralls. Mysterio & The Usos got the win.
Promo for the return of Batista.
Michael Cole announced that Batista has entered the Royal Rumble match.
Raw GM Brad Maddox in the back, he mentioned that tonight will be a rematch of The Great Khali VS Damien Sandow. Fans will vote via the WWE App for the special guest referee. Maddox is with the choices, Bob Backlund, Arn Anderson & Sgt. Slaughter. They left & Kane came in & asked Maddox if he has anything to say to his face that he didn’t get to say to The Authority behind his back last week. Maddox asked Kane if he is going to threaten him with physical violence. Kane said he would be fired if he did. Kane said Maddox is in a no win situation because id he did lay his hands on him he would be fired but on his way out he would make sure Maddox is never seen or heard from again or if Maddox gets him fired & he is no longer Director of Operations he goes back to being the monster in which he would make sure Maddox is never seen or heard from again. Kane told Maddox to keep that in mind the next time he talks to Triple H & Stephanie about his job performance.
Big E Langston in the back making his way toward the ring. He came across Nikolai Volkoff singing, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase who said everybody has a price for the Million Dollar Man & Irwin R. Schyster who told Big E to pay his taxes.
Breaking News: Wednesday night at 9:30 Eastern on WWE.com. Important announcement that will change the course of WWE forever. Vince McMahon will be joined by John Cena, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels & Triple H.
Big E Langston VS Curtis Axel: Ryback did commentary during the match. Big E got the win.
“Hot Rod” “Rowdy” Roddy Piper came to the ring for the Piper’s Pit. The Shield came down to the ring as his guest. Dean Ambrose asked who gave this old man a microphone & sais Piper is lucky they wasn’t around in his time. Piper said CM Punk is the only guy who can match him on the mic. Ambrose said Piper should tread lightly. Seth Rollins said they are too smart to fall to Piper’s antics. Rollins said Ambrose is a better US Champion than Piper ever was. Piper said Ambrose & Rollins couldn’t beat Punk one on one. Piper asked Roman Reigns if he beats Punk does it make him better than Ambrose & Rollins. Piper asked if they are holding Reigns back. They said there isn’t any cracks in The Shield. Reigns said he will beat Punk & threatened Piper. Punk & the New Age Outlaws ran to the ring & cleared The Shield out.
Footage was showed of Brock Lesnar destroying Mark Henry last week.
Sin Cara VS Alberto Del Rio: Del Rio got the win. After the match, Del Rio said everybody is talking about Batista but after he wins the Royal Rumble they will be talking about him.
The Wyatt Family in the back, Bryan yelled at Luke Harper & Erick Rowan. Bryan told tem to let him help them & contribute. Bryan wants to tag with either Rowan or Harper next week. Bray Wyatt said next week Bryan will team with him.
The Real Americans VS Cody Rhodes & Goldust: Cody & Goldust got the win.
Diamond Dallas Page in the back stretching, Booker T came in. DDP talked about his DDP Yoga. DDP said his Yoga can have Booker T doing the Spinarooni better than ever. DDP shows Booker a Yoga move, Booker said he can do Booker T Yoga. Ron Simmons came in & said Damn!
JBL announced who the fans chose as the special guest referee for Khali VS Sandow: Fans chose Sgt. Slaughter.
Damien Sandow VS The Great Khali: Special Guest Referee- Sgt. Slaughter: Ranjin Singh was out with Khali. Khali got the win. Slaughter counted the pinfall even though Sandow’s leg was on the rope. After the match, Snadow yelled at Slaughter & Slaughter put the Cobra Clutch on Sandow. Slaughter celebrated & danced with Khali & Ranjin Singh.
Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman came to the ring. Heyman said Lesnar says bringing back legends isn’t old school. Old school is when one man reigns supreme & everybody in the back comes out & challenges the one man for the right to be the man. Heyman talked about Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan & “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Heyman said after the Royal Rumble who ever is Champion will have a target on his back & Lesnar is coming after him. Heyman talked about Lesnar destroying Mark Henry last week. Heyman said anyone who comes & challenges Lesnar will be a loser. Heyman says what is on Lesnar’s shirt – Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat. Henry came to the ring & went after Lesnar. Lesnar took down Henry & applied the kimura lock & it appeared that Lesnar broke Henry’s arm. Lesnar & Heyman headed up the isle to the back. Big Show came out & Lesnar backed up & got back in the ring. Big Show entered the ring & Lesnar left the ring. Heyman distracted Big Show & Lesnar tried to attack Big Show from behind. Big Show turned around & grabbed Lesnar & tossed him across & out of the ring. Lesnar & Heyman headed to the back.
The Bella Twins VS Aksana & Alicia Fox: Aksana & Alicia got the win.
Too Cool (Rihishi, Scotty2Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) VS 3MB: Too Cool got the win.
The WWE Legends came out led by The Godfather & lined the stage. Scotty2Hotty, Grandmaster Sexay, Booker T, Rikishi, Nikolai Volkoff, Sgt. Slaughter, Irwin R. Schyster, Bob Backlund, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Arn Anderson, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ron Simmons, Diamond Dallas Page, The Godfather, & Ric Flair. Bad News Barrett rises up on his podium, he insults the legends saying they are washed up.
Mean Gene Okerlund came out does a promo for his old school hotline & introduces the New Age Outlaws. They did there old promo routine & Road Dogg introduced CM Punk.
CM Punk VS Roman Reigns: New Age Outlaws & Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose of The Shield was at ringside for the match. New Age Outlaws & The Shield got into on the outside. Ambrose interfered distracting Punk. Reigns speared Punk. Reigns got the win. After the match Jack “The Snake” Roberts made a shocking return & came to the ring with a bag over his shoulder which contained his snake “Damien”. New Age Outlaws tossed Rollins & Reigns out of the ring & Punk laid out Ambrose with a GTS. Roberts dumped his snake “Damien” out on top of Ambrose.
Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston will defend his title against Fandango.
Ring in 2014 with WWE’s 7-foot, 450-lb New Year’s “baby” Big Show. What will unfold when The World’s Largest Athlete dons a diaper to say goodbye to 2013?
Batista is returning to WWE on January 20th edition of Raw. What might The Authority & other Superstars have to say about his imminent return?
Will John Cena make a bid for a rematch with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton? What’s next for the 14-time World Champ?
What is The Authority planning for 2014? They are willing to put the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to the test. With high expectations for The Viper, will they also look to test the mettle of Divas Champion AJ Lee, Intercontinental champion Big E Langston & WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust?
The Battle for Christmas: “Good Santa” Mark Henry VS “Bad Santa” Damien Sandow.
Randy Orton took the easy way out last week in a match with Daniel Bryan by low-blowing him to end the match with a disqualification. Is it possible that The Authority have a lump of coal in store for Orton or is having the WWE World Heavyweight Championship itself enough of a gift?
Are The Wyatt Family looking to wipe Daniel Bryan out for good?
Who does The Shield have their sights set on next?
The WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust has had some defeats in the last few weeks, so they are hungry for a big win. Will they get one in their stockings this week?
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