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Batista reportedly cast in Marvel Studios release

Former WWE and World Heavyweight Champion Batista has been cast as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel Studios' next major blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The upcoming film is a key component to Marvel's cinematic universe and part of the build-up to the sequel to 2012's biggest blockbuster, "The Avengers.

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The Rock's greatest New York/New Jersey moments

Before The People's Champion returns to the NY/NJ area to defend his WWE Title at WrestleMania 29, take a look at some of The Rock's most historic moments on either side of the Hudson River.

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The kids from OVW that changed WWE

John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and Batista all made massive impacts on WWE, but before that, they were rookies honing their craft in Ohio Valley Wrestling.

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The rise and fall of Evolution

In 2003, Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista formed the dominant WWE faction known as Evolution. Ten years later, WWE Classics examines the group's rise to power and the greed and jealousy that ultimately corrupted them.

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Are long title reigns cursed?

CM Punk's 380-plus day reign as WWE Champion hit its biggest hurdle yet when the champ underwent sudden knee surgery, an incident that sounds like happenstance but bears eerie similarity to the fate two other long-running champions. While Punk convalesces, WWE.com asks, are long title reigns cursed?

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Meet WWE.com's inaugural Hall of Shame Class

There's a new Hall in town, and it's one very well-suited for former General Manager John Laurinaitis. WWE.com rolls out its very first Hall of Shame, a place where underhanded attacks and disgraceful exits actually help you get inducted. Find out who else deserves a spot among the inaugural Hall of Shame Class.

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Counting to 1,000: Special memories from Raw's milestone episodes

As Raw rapidly approaches its historic 1,000th episode on July 23, there's no better time to trace how we got here. Join WWE.com as we explore each of Raw's landmark episodes -- from No. 1 all the way to 900 -- and take you on a tour of the spotlight-stealing Superstars, matches and totally unexpected incidents.

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John Cena's acts of rage

John Cena's recent attack on Kane on Raw SuperShow hasn't been the only time he's unleashed his rage. As his Ambulance Match with Kane approaches, relive moments when Cena was pushed beyond his limits, forcing the leader of the Cenation to take severe action.

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Is the Royal Rumble Match winner cursed?

On Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, Sheamus joined an elite group of Superstars that have outlasted 30 (or 40) other competitors to be crowned the winner of the Royal Rumble Match. Which World Champion will Sheamus choose? Has the Royal Rumble winner been doomed to fail since 2008?

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How does Cody Rhodes measure up to Booker T's past?

Booker T has stood toe-to-toe with some of the best Superstars in WWE history. How does Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes measure up to some of the legend's greatest opponents?

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