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Who needs to win the Royal Rumble Match?

John Cena, Randy Orton and Sheamus – winners of the 2008, 2009 and 2012 Royal Rumble Matches, respectively – are the first three competitors to throw their hats in the ring for this year's over-the-top-rope free-for-all. WWE.com takes a look at each of the three celebrated Superstars and who needs a second Royal Rumble Match triumph the most.

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SmackDown results: Cena helped Sheamus stand tall after a "huge" altercation at the height of SmackDown's main event

Just 16 days before WWE TLC, an intense Sheamus took the fight to Mr. Money in the Bank, Dolph Ziggler – looking to rip the show out of The Showoff. But with both John Cena and World Heavyweight Champion Big Show on SmackDown, would The Celtic Warrior emerge victorious over his dangerous opponent?

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Five very European maneuvers for Antonio Cesaro

We’ve all seen U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro use his jaw-rattling European uppercut and powerful Neutralizer, but what other maneuvers of European descent could aid the Swiss sensation on his quest for supremacy?

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SmackDown Five-Point Preview: July 13, 2012

WWE.com examines five things that the WWE Universe should watch for on the July 13 edition of SmackDown.

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'No Way Out' of being fired?

No matter who emerges victorious from the Steel Cage Match at WWE No Way Out, one thing is set in stone — one way or another, someone is getting fired as a result of the match. Whether that person will be John Laurinaitis or John Cena is left to be seen.

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Title reign length or reign count: What's more impressive?

What is the true test of a champion's greatness: having a longer title reign or winning the title multiple times? In this WWE.com exclusive, find out which John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Booker T and other Superstars believe is a more impressive feat.

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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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WWE debuts new set for live events

WWE has created a new entrance set for non-televised live events that captures the feel and excitement of WWE’s outstanding television productions of Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown.

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'Eck's Factor': Raw SuperShow 11/28 and SmackDown Holiday Special 11/29 Analysis

The Eck's Factor returns from a two-week hiatus to tackle the controversial Nov. 28 Raw SuperShow and "St. Mick Foley's" Smackdown holiday special.

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SmackDown results: Reunited for victory

With WrestleMania XXVII just 23 days away, John Cena and Triple H came to the blue brand with messages for their opponents. Plus, WWE NXT season four runner-up Brodus Clay tried to make a name for himself on Friday night with Alberto Del Rio at his side, but reunited veterans World Heavyweight Champion Edge and Christian said no how, no way.

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