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• Bray Wyatt Talks Carrying on the Rotunda Legacy, Working with The Undertaker, His WWE Title Aspirations and More

  20-02-2016 23:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE star Bray Wyatt recently spoke with WKYC to promote tomorrow night’s WWE Fastlane PPV, and below are some interview highlights:
  On carrying on the Rotunda family tradition:
  “It’s bizarre that it’s not looked like that, at least not like that. We don’t look at it like that. I think it was something that was always flashed in front of our eyes, ‘Ah, this is kind of what everyone else does, and maybe, you could do this one day too.&r
  
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• VIDEO: Batista Rips Manny Pacquiao Over Recent Anti-Gay Comments

  20-02-2016 23:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesFor those unaware, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao made headlines this week when he made a statement claiming homosexuals are “no better than animals.” Pacquiao later apologized for the comment.
  TMZ cameras caught up with former WWE Champion Batista, and in the brief interview Batista calls Pacquiao a “f**king idiot.” Batista adds that his mother is gay, and although he will always respect Pacquiao as a fighter, he will not accept his apology beca
  
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• PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles Player At Last Night’s NXT Live Event

  20-02-2016 21:32
  
  Philadelphia Eagles player Vinny Curry was in attendance at last night’s NXT house show in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Here’s a photo he posted from the event on his Instagram account:Just want to give a huge thanks to @wwenxt for putting a great show on so far in my home town #NXTAsburyPark #Flee X #BalorClub
  A photo posted by Vinny Curry (FLEE) (@mrgetflee) on Feb 19, 2016 at 6:06pm PST
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• How Does Paige Feel About the Word “Diva”?, Top ROH Stars Challenge New Day to a Match, Wear New Day Shirts at ROH Event

  20-02-2016 21:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  How Does Paige Feel About the Word “Diva”?
  At a recent Comic Con appearance, WWE Diva Paige had the following to say when asked how she feels about the term “diva”:
  “As much as before I came here I was like ‘I wanna change that’. When you think about a WWE Diva, you think of us girls in WWE, not like the girls that are in the indies, the girls in TNA or in other different companies. So yeah, the word Diva means a lot to me. Jus
  
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• Paige Gets A New Tattoo (Photo), Raymond Rougeau Resurfaces (Video), More

  20-02-2016 20:47
  
  – WWE Diva Paige got a new tattoo on her finger while she was in Portland for Wizard World. You can check out a picture she posted on her experience below.Wizard world was super fun. Got to hang out with these loons a little and got a tattoo from the handsome @kylershinntattoos thanks mannnn.
  A photo posted by Paige WWE (@realpaigewwe) on Feb 19, 2016 at 7:49pm PST
  – Hannibal TV has released another video of its interview with former WWE Superstar Raymond Rougeau. In the new video, R
  
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• Brooke Adams Rips Robbie E. & Their Relationship, Is Reigns ‘Sexy’?, More

  20-02-2016 20:35
  
  Jim Ross recently interviewed Brooke Adams for his Ross Report podcast. Below are some highlights:
  Adams’ thoughts on the women of NXT: “I can see the NXT girls and those women are bringing it! Jesus! They are unbelievable. I haven’t been that entertained in so long. Like, wow, these girls are insane athletes. They are putting on just five-star matches.”
  Adams on how wrestlers dating rarely works out: “Oh my God! Don’t do it! Don’t do it! Don’t do
  
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• Karl Anderson Confirms He’s ‘Jumping Ship’ To WWE – Details

  20-02-2016 19:22
  
  Japanese wrestling reporter Enuhito wrote on Twitter that wrestler Karl Anderson has confirmed he is bound for WWE at today’s NJPW event. Anderson reportedly worked his last New Japan Pro Wrestling event yesterday. He and tag team partner Doc Gallows teamed up to beat The Briscoes on Thursday night.
  During the event, Anderson told fans that he wants to come back, but he has to find out “who he really is” and if “he can be a big star.” You can read Enuhito’s tw
  
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• Bill Apter Gives His WWE Fastlane Predictions: Who Wins The Main Event?, What Does He Expect From AJ Styles vs Chris Jericho III?, More

  20-02-2016 19:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Every Friday WrestleZone Daily presents the latest installment of Apter’s Alley on WrestleZone Daily. Each installment features 1Wrestling.com Editor-in-Chief Bill Apter and host Nick Hausman talking about different big issues from around the world of pro wrestling.Book: Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn’t Know It Was Broken! by Bill Apter
  In this installment Bill takes a deep look at this Sunday’s WWE Fastlane card and some
  
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• Paige ‘Crashes’ Comic-Con Panel, Three-Hour Taz Podcast Planned, More

  20-02-2016 18:54
  
  – WWE Diva Paige crashed the WWE panel at the Wizard World convention in Portland on Friday night. She had some fun with New Day member Xavier Woods. We hope to have a video of this shortly. Stay tuned.
  – Taz posted the following tweet on a special three-hour edition for his CBS Radio series, The Taz Show. The show will be held on Sunday, April 3 on the same night as WrestleMania 32. It looks like it will be a late night edition. You can check out his tweet below.
  April 3rd LIVE 3 ho
  
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• Does Kevin Owens Keep IC Title & Possible WrestleMania Plans For Him, Wyatt Family Booking At Fastlane

  20-02-2016 18:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  This segment of Chair Shot Reality begins the predictions of Fastlane with talk of two matches.
  Here’s some highlights of the conversation which starts with Kevin Owens vs Dolph Ziggler:Brian Gulish:
  Dolph Ziggler is going to win, bigger plans for Kevin Owens at WrestleMania.
  Josh Isenberg:
  There can be a great IC story and match built around Kevin Owens which I think WWE will do.It’s just a matter of figuring out who he’s going to face.
  Justin LaBar:
  
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• Report: Top Ring of Honor Star Signs Two Year Deal with New Japan

  20-02-2016 18:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to WZ Daily regular Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com, former Ring of Honor World Champion Michael Elgin has signed a 2-year deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
  Sources add the deal allows Elgin to continue taking bookings wherever he’d like outside of Japan, meaning he is free to continue working for ROH, PWG and even big companies in other countries.
  The post Report: Top Ring of Honor Star Signs Two Year Deal with New Japan appeared first on Wrestlezone.
  
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• Final WWE Fastlane Promo Video, Who Does Triple H Fear the Most at WrestleMania?, Latest Edition of Tyler Breeze’s New Show

  20-02-2016 17:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Final WWE Fastlane Promo Video
  WWE has released a final WWE Fastlane promo video and you can check it out at this link.
  Triple H Poll
  WWE.com has published a new poll asking fans who WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H least wants to face at WrestleMania 32. The options are Brock Lesnar, Dean Ambrose or Roman Reigns. The new WWE website does not show vote counts but Reigns is currently leading with 40% while Lesnar has 37% of the vote.
  Latest Edition of Tyler Breez
  
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• Footage of Austin Aries’ WWE NXT Debut, Sunny Says WWE Called to Check Up On Her, Kurt Angle & WWE Hall of Famer at Bellator Event

  20-02-2016 17:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Sunny Says WWE Called to Check Up On Her
  WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch was still hospitalized as of Thursday this week for abdominal issues stemming from pancreatitis.
  Sytch added she’s scheduled to have more tests done at a different hospital soon. She also noted that WWE called to check on her health, adding that she doesn’t believe she will be kicked out of the WWE Hall of Fame anytime soon.
  Kurt Angle & WWE Hall of Famer at Bella
  
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• Former NXT Head Coach Bill DeMott Talks Braun Strowman’s Abilities, Roman Reigns Future, Who Will Sell The Most Merch In WWE & More

  20-02-2016 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Paul Cooper / The World According to Wrestling
  In recent months since the tragic passing of his daughter Keri Ann — Bill DeMott has become passionate about changing the DUI Laws in Central Florida. He’s joined forces with MADD and the University of Central Florida.  He’s not looking to get into politics but is willing to run for office to make sure that what happened to his family doesn’t continue to happen to thousands of others in Florida and around t
  
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• Final WWE Smackdown Rating, News on the Next WWE Game Night, NFL Star Attends Last Night’s WWE NXT Live Event

  20-02-2016 17:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
  News on the Next WWE Game Night
  The next episode of WWE Game Night will be taped in Indianapolis prior to next week’s Smackdown and will feature dodgeball. Heath Slater has invited Pacers legend Reggie Miller to be part of the episode.
  NFL Star Attends Last Night’s WWE NXT Live Event
  Vinny Curry, defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, was in attendance for last night’s WWE NXT live event in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
  Final WWE Smackdown Rating
  According to ShowBuzzDaily.com,
  
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• VIDEO: Steve Austin Samples Fancy Cocktails, Renames The Jolly Rancher Shot in the Most Hilarious Way

  20-02-2016 16:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin recently sampled some “fancy cocktails” in a new Buzzfeed video, and you can check it out at this link.
  During the video Austin samples such drinks as the Cosmo, the Appletini, and the Jolly Rancher shot, which he renames as something not safe for work and entirely hilarious.
  Thanks to WZ reader Bob for contributing to this article.
  The post VIDEO: Steve Austin Samples Fancy Cocktails, Renames The Jolly Rancher Shot in the Most Hilarious Way appeared fi
  
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• Paige Gets a New Tattoo (Photo), Latest Top 10 Video Looks at Ring Wrecking Moments, Today’s Wrestler Birthday News

  20-02-2016 16:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Today’s Wrestler Birthday News
  In today’s wrestler birthday news, WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki turns 73 years old and TNA Knockout Gail Kim turns 39.
  Top 10
  The latest WWE top 10 video looks at ring wrecking moments, and you can check it out at this link.
  Paige Gets a Tattoo
  As seen in the photo below, WWE Diva Paige recently got a new tattoo: Wizard world was super fun. Got to hang out with these loons a little and got a tattoo from the handsome @kylershinntattoos thanks mannnn.A
  
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• Former NJPW Star Confirms He is Heading to WWE

  20-02-2016 16:25 via wrestlezone.com
  
  According to Japanese wrestling reporter Enuhito, Karl Anderson revealed he is heading to  WWE.Anderson appeared today with partner Doc Gallows in what was apparently the team’s final New Japan Wrestling appearance. The team defeated The Briscoes the day before, and Anderson reportedly told fans he wants to come back but has to go find out “who he is.”
  As of this writing, there is no confirmation on Doc Gallows’ WWE status, but as we previously noted he is expected t
  
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• Jake Roberts: ‘I’m Not Ashamed To Look In The Mirror Anymore!’, Talks Demons

  20-02-2016 06:41
  
  TheWhig.com recently interviewed WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts, who discusses his documentary, dealing with the personal demons of his past, how he is no longer ashamed to look in the mirror, and more. Below are some highlights.
  On watching The Resurrection of Jake the Snake: “They just left me to watch it. Afterwards they gave me some time (to digest what I’d seen). I was just blown away. It was very painful to watch. You watch yourself on that roller coaste
  
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• PHOTO: Natalya Discusses Her Recent Weight Loss Via Instagram

  20-02-2016 06:21
  
  WWE Diva Natalya posted on her Instagram about her recent drop in weight. According to Natalya, she has lost 15 pounds since her she got back in the ring. You can check out her post on the subject below.Down 15 pounds!!!! (But who's counting?!) AND I got to be one of the few people to ring this bell for breaking a front squat record. If you're a personal trainer/coach, you need to check out the @mogyapp … It's changed my entire training routine in the best way. #ReachingMyFullestPotential
  
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• PHOTO: Booker T & Kurt Angle At The Bellator 149 Event

  20-02-2016 06:14
  
  WWE Hall of Famer Booker T was in attendance backstage at Friday night’s Bellator 149 event. The event was held in Booker T’s hometown of Houston, Texas. Kurt Angle posted the following picture of them backstage at the event.
  Guess who popped in for Bellator149? @BookerT5x – brings back some great memories! #WWE #TNA pic.twitter.com/oEjwZhO1bD
  — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) February 20, 2016
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• Minnesota tops Iowa State 30-10 to open NWCA Dual Championship Series

  20-02-2016 06:06
  
  Back-to-back pins from Jake Short and Brandon Kingsley helped propel Minnesota to a 30-10 win over Iowa State
  
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• The Scott Steiner vs. TNA Lawsuit Postponed Yet Again – Details

  20-02-2016 06:00
  
  Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
  Here is an update on TNA’s ongoing legal dispute against Scott Steiner. The lawsuit TNA filed against Scott Steiner was scheduled to go to trial next week on February 22. However, the trial date was reportedly canceled today (Feb. 19).
  This is the fourth time the jury trial date was scheduled and ultimately did not take place. The lawsuit has been delayed on numerous occasions. The legal dispute stems from when TNA sued Steiner in June 2012 for an alleged brea
  
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• Eric Bischoff Reacts To The End Of WCW & When He Knew It Was Coming, More

  20-02-2016 02:57
  
  WWE.com has a new article looking at WCW’s promotion for a “Big Bang” PPV in 2001, which would have served as a relaunch for the promotion. Here are highlights from an interview with Eric Bischoff:
  On knowing the end was coming for WCW: “Toward the end of 1998, around August, it started to become very apparent to me that the Time Warner conglomerate [which owned Turner Broadcasting Systems] really didn’t want WCW to survive. It was obvious to me because of the thing
  
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• The Very Early Betting Odds For WWE’s Fastlane Pay-Per-View Event

  20-02-2016 02:51
  
  5Dimes Sportsbook has revealed the latest odds for WWE Fastlane. There are also some odds for the main event of WrestleMania. Roman Reigns is at -350 to walk out of that match as the champion while there is a +250 chance of anyone but Roman being champion. That means you’d have to bet $350 on Roman to win $100, but betting $100 against him would get you $250. Here are the odds for Fastlane:
  #1 Contender Match: Roman Reigns(-600) vs Dean Ambrose(+800) vs Brock Lesnar(+640)
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• Steve Austin Says Daniel Bryan Could ‘Work Any Style Of Wrestling’

  20-02-2016 02:51
  
  WWE Hall of famer Steve Austin recently spoke on Daniel Bryan’s retirement and revealed that it moved him so much there was a tear in his eye. On a recent episode of his podcast The Steve Austin Show, Austin discusses his thoughts on the now-retired Bryan. Here are the following highlights below:
  “Just a big shout out to a hell of a body of work that he leaves behind and I’m sure we’ll see him in the Hall of Fame,” Austin said, “but it was a very emotional nig
  
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• The Rock Set To Star In Another Movie Sequel

  20-02-2016 02:49
  
  WWE Superstar Dwayne Johnson is currently scheduled to film Baywatch, Fast 8, then Rampage, and he has now added a fourth movie to his schedule. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Rock has signed on to film a sequel to last year’s hit San Andreas.
  The sequel to San Andreas will focus on the “Ring of Fire” which “circles the Pacific Ocean with fault lines and volcanoes and, according to scientists, is home to about 90 percent of the world’s earthquakes.”C
  
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• ‘The Revival’ In NXT Update, Today’s Birthdays, Top 10 SmackDown Moments (Video)

  20-02-2016 02:30
  
  – WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Dash and Dawson are now being billed as “The Revival” at NXT live events.
  – NXT’s Tye Dillinger turns 35 years old today.
  – WWE’s El Torito turns 34 years old today.
  – Former ECW performer Danny Doring turns 42 years old today.
  – Former ECW performer Francine turns 44 years old today.
  – Here are the top 10 moments from Thursday night’s episode of SmackDown…100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): “Total
  
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• Apollo Crews Praises The WWE NXT Coaches, More

  20-02-2016 02:24
  
  Apollo Crews recently spoke with NJ.com, here are some highlights…
  On The NXT Coaches: “The coaches have so much knowledge, and experience. They open your eyes to doing things in a different way. They’re available to us 24/7 and they love what they do. They’re always honest with us, and answer all our questions. It’s a great environment to be in.”
  On cursing during his NXT Takeover: Brooklyn entrance: “People still make fun of me about it. I had rehears
  
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• TNA Wrestling | Asylum Years Ep. 111

  20-02-2016 02:21
  
  TNA Wrestling | Asylum Years Ep. 111The post TNA Wrestling | Asylum Years Ep. 111 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• IMPACT Stars and UK Celebrities Gather for Starlight UK

  20-02-2016 02:20
  
  IMPACT Stars and UK Celebrities Gather for Starlight UKThe post IMPACT Stars and UK Celebrities Gather for Starlight UK appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Shane Douglas Reveals Why His Ric Flair/WCW Angle Failed, Talks Shawn Michaels

  20-02-2016 02:18
  
  — Inan interview with The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, Shane Douglas spoke about his angle with Ric Flair in WCW and how it never really got off the ground due to being undermined. Here are highlights:
  On Shawn Michaels refusing to drop the Intercontinental title to him: “I agree with that and thanks for the comments. If you listen to Shawn Michaels comments, Shawn will tell you that Shane Douglas wasn’t very good. I’ll tell you upfront, I think Shawn Michael
  
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• The New Day presents WWE SuperCard Update 4

  20-02-2016 02:13
  
  It’s a New Day for WWE SuperCard, the card-battling WWE mobile game for iOS and Android by 2K and Cat Daddy Games. The latest update includes Team Ring Domination, Chat Toasts and more!The post The New Day presents WWE SuperCard Update 4 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Former WWE Star Thinks Daniel Bryan Might Still Be Wrestling If Not For Concussion Lawsuits

  20-02-2016 01:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesFormer WWE star Vito Lograsso, who is one of several former WWE talents currently amidst a concussion lawsuit against WWE, posted the following on Facebook:
  “My thoughts on this week so far are something to talk about. People are now starting to get in the know on CTE. If it wasn’t for this lawsuit, Daniel Bryan would be going to Wrestlemania. Who knows what would have happened if he kept wrestling. I am happy he will be OK. The fear on losing your spot is r
  
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• ESPN Host Not Happy with Steve Austin’s Titus O’Neil Comments, Update on WMania Possibly Returning to Orlando, TNA Star Re-Signs

  20-02-2016 00:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ESPN Host Not Happy with Steve Austin’s Titus O’Neil Comments
  ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” host Bomani Jones expressed his displeasure with the choice of words Steve Austin used when he referred to Titus O’Neil “Shucking and Jiving” during the incident which took place on Raw with Vince McMahon.
  Jones took to Twitter and called Austin’s comment an “unfortunate choice of words” and also wrote the followin
  
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• Jake Robets Recalls the First Time He Watched His Documentary, Dealing with His Demons, Feeling Proud These Days and More

  20-02-2016 00:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE Hall of Famer recently spoke with TheWhig.com to promote his upcoming spoken word show in Kingston, Ontario. Below are some interview highlights:First time he watched his “Resurrection of Jake The Snake” film:
  “They just left me to watch it. Afterwards they gave me some time (to digest what I’d seen). I was just blown away. It was very painful to watch.”
  “You watch yourself on that roller coaster and then it finally sinks in that you’re OK now. You&r
  
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• Jake Roberts Recalls the First Time He Watched His Documentary, Dealing with His Demons, Feeling Proud These Days and More

  20-02-2016 00:43 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Photo Credit: Getty ImagesWWE Hall of Famer recently spoke with TheWhig.com to promote his upcoming spoken word show in Kingston, Ontario. Below are some interview highlights:
  First time he watched his “Resurrection of Jake The Snake” film:
  “They just left me to watch it. Afterwards they gave me some time (to digest what I’d seen). I was just blown away. It was very painful to watch.”
  “You watch yourself on that roller coaster and then it finally sinks in that
  
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