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• Former WWE Star Stops Attempted Robbery At Gas Station From Guy Who Pulled A ‘Gun’ On Him

  11-12-2016 23:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard had a weapon pulled on him last night at a gas station in Florida by a man who said he was going to rob the place … and like a real-life superhero, the wrestler quickly sprang into action by taking the guy out.
  Gaspard tells us he and his Cryme Tyme tag partner JTG stopped at a gas station after a wrestling show and he went inside to grab a drink, while everyone else stayed in the car.
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• Dolph Ziggler Superkicks a Plastic Santa, Latest Trailer for “Fast & Furious 8” (Videos), EVOLVE 74 Results and Tonight’s 75 Card

  11-12-2016 23:07 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dolph Ziggler Superkicks a Plastic Santa
  At last night’s WWE live event in Norfolk, Dolph Ziggler superkicked a plastic prop Santa as seen below:
  @HEELZiggler tonight in Norfolk, looks like someone is getting a lump of coal in their stocking pic.twitter.com/HlviRWFkgJ
  — Tyler (@Tyler_NoEnnis) December 11, 2016EVOLVE 74 Results and Tonight’s 75 Card
  Last night EVOLVE held its 75 event and tonight is the 75 event. Below are the 74 results:
  Drew Gulak d
  
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• Edge Discusses The Plans WWE Had For Him, Jeff Hardy, Who He’d Like To Face

  11-12-2016 23:06
  
  Edge recently spoke with Sports Illustrated, here are the highlights…
  On Plans WWE had for him: “I was champion and I wanted to pass this on to whomever it was eventually, so it really hit home when I was told, ‘We’re not going to allow you to compete anymore.’ We did have a tentative plan to go forward once [Alberto] Del Rio and I were through our program. Christian would have cost me the title to Del Rio, and then we would have moved on and done our thing –
  
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• Update on AJ Styles’ Injury Status, When the Injury Occurred & When WWE Expects His In-Ring Return

  11-12-2016 22:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, WWE Champion AJ Styles has been pulled from weekend WWE live events due to a “minor ankle injury” suffered at WWE TLC.
  Dave Meltzer noted on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio the Styles’ that the injury occurred when Styles took the over-the-top rope backdrop from Dean Ambrose during their TLC match. WWE is hoping that Styles will be able to wrestle on Tuesday’s edition of Smackdown Live, although Style
  
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• Jerry Lawler Reveals Why He Was Pulled from WWE TV, What Kevin Dunn and Vince McMahon Told Him About His WWE Future

  11-12-2016 22:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler appeared on Cerrito Live, Sports56 in Memphis, TN to discuss being pulled from his regular WWE TV role, and during the appearance Lawler had the following to say on his current WWE status and future:
  “[Kevin] Dunn said that due to WWE being a public traded company, it comes down to dollars and cents. That having his salary being absorbed on the pre-show after he was taken off of Smackdown made it a very expensive to pr
  
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• Canvas 2 Canvas: The Champ Is On The Canvas (Video), Update On the Rumors of Harley Race’s Declining Health

  11-12-2016 19:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Canvas 2 Canvas
  WWE has posted the following Canvas 2 Canvas video featuring John Cena. You can watch the video below:Harley Race
  There are some rumors swirling around the health of Harley Race. PWInsider is reporting that Race is currently in a nursing home and does need ongoing therapy because of his years wrestling. This is only temporary as his son Leland Race is beginning his first tour with New Japan Pro Wrestlin
  
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• WWE Fury: 15 terrorizing top-rope leg drops (Video), Photo: ‘Finn Freeze’ In Iceland

  11-12-2016 18:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Fury
  WWE has posted the following WWE Fury video featuring 15 top-rope leg drops. You can watch the video below:Finn Freeze
  Finn Balor posted another of his ‘Finn Freeze’ poses, this time at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Balor is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury. You can see the photo below:#finnfreeze in the Blue Lagoon Iceland
  A photo posted by Finn Bálor (@finnbalor) on Dec 11, 2016 at 4:45am PSTThe post WWE Fury: 15 terrorizing
  
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• Portland Wrestling Legend Len Denton Talks Slapping Newscaster For Calling Wrestling ‘Fake’, Kicking a Fan, Turning Down a WWE Offer

  11-12-2016 18:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The following release was submitted to WrestleZone earlier this morning featuring transcribed comments from Len Denton and Zach Gowen from their recent interviews on Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360. You can check out the full X-Pac 1,2,360 episode in the video above, or download the podcast version on iTunes at this link.
  What led to him kicking a fan, who would later sue Len and the promoter for $150,00:
  “He’s giving Tully [Blanchard] all kinds of BS. He’s getting in
  
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• NXT Gold Coast Live Event Results (12/12): Nakamura & TM61 vs Joe & Revival, Dillinger vs Roode, Asuka vs Ember Moon (Photos Included)

  11-12-2016 18:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  NXT Gold Coast Live Event Results12/11/16Gold Coast, AustraliaResults courtesy of WZ reader Anthony Phung
  1. Akira Tozawa v Andrade Cien Almas
  I did not expect people to know who Akira Tozawa was, but he received a good pop upon entrance. A good paced match, not a lot of high flying, but a lot more technical than expected. Both of these guys are wonderful and the natural charisma that oozes from the both of them could be seen.
  Tozawa ended up getting the pin on Almas.
  2. Liv Morgan & Aliyah
  
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• James Ellsworth’s Birthday Today, Several WWE Superstars Missing From Smackdown’s Live Event In Norfolk

  11-12-2016 18:21 via wrestlezone.com
  WWE Birthdays
  James Ellsworth turns 32 today and it is also Rey Mysterio’s birthday as he turns 42.
  Superstars Missing From Smackdown Live Event
  WWE was in Norfolk, Virginia for their Smackdown WWE Holiday Tour. There were several superstars that did not participate in the event. Those not on the card were Nikki Bella, Kane, Tag Team Champion Randy Orton, WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz, and AJ Styles due to injury. The next show is tonight at Greenville, NC.
  I’ll be attending
  
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• WWE Live Event Results Norfolk, Virginia (12/10): Heath Slater & Rhyno vs Breezango, Dean Ambrose vs Luke Harper In A Street Fight

  11-12-2016 17:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Live Event Results
  12/10/2016
  Norfolk, Virginia
  Heath Slater and Rhyno beat Breezango.
  Baron Corbin beat Kalisto.
  Apollo Crews beat Curt Hawkins.
  Hawkins demanded another opponent and then lost to Jack Swagger.
  Dolph Ziggler beat Luke Harper.
  The Hype Bros and American Alpha beat The Ascension and The Vaudevillians.
  Alexa Bliss retained her Women’s Title in a Four Way over Natalya, Becky Lynch and Carmella.
  Dean Ambrose beat
  
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• Mensa Match Reviews #2

  11-12-2016 12:00
  
  Hey everyone! I added a twitter account @MensaMatchRev that I’ll use to post when my columns are up & give a preview of the next week’s column so feel free to follow that if you’re interested.
  2 Cold Scorpio & Marcus Bagwell vs Tex Slashinger & Shanghai Pierce (WCW Beach Blast 1993)
  Tex & Shanghai were the future Godwinns, doing a Texas outlaw gimmick here, while Scorpio & Bagwell were the good-looking high-flying team that NWA/WCW always had on hand for yea
  
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• Becky Balboa: The rise of Becky Lynch

  11-12-2016 08:09
  
  Becky Lynch – Backlash 2016 (WWE.com (2016)
  “Full of charm, full of harm and ready to break your arm” – Becky Lynch (Steve Austin Unleashed show – Episode 378)
  Becky Balboa, it’s more than just a fancy nickname, Becky Lynch is the Rocky Balboa of the WWE. Rocky Balboa (Sylvestor Stallone’s most iconic character on the big screen), was loved because he was tough, charming and had a heart of gold. The same reasons could be given, to why fans
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Announces Plans to Run for Mayor in Texas

  11-12-2016 07:53 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  During tonight’s edition of “Heated Conversations”, which airs on Sports Radio 610, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T announced plans to run for Mayor of Houston, Texas, according to CBS Houston.
  Booker T plans to run in 2020, and had the following to say on the announcement:
  “You heard it, 2020 I’m preparing. I’m preparing myself to run for mayor of the city.”
  Booker revealed that he solicited advice from WWE Smackdown star Rhyn
  
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• Videos From Tonight’s Saturday Night Live Featuring John Cena as Donald Trump, Erotic Book Store Employee, Rob Gronkowski & More!

  11-12-2016 07:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  In case you missed it, WWE mega star John Cena was the host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live tonight, and the 15-time world champion is getting almost universally rave reviews.
  Ever the charismatic presence, Cena dominated the show with numerous sketches, playing some truly hilarious roles including NFL star Rob Gronkowski, the blonde-haired Fabio as an adult book store employee, an eccentric owl trainer, and a karate master! Oh, and Donald Trump. This w
  
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• Photos & Videos: The Rock Appears on the “Tonight Show”, Surprises Show Staffer with Military Homecoming, Talks Sexiest Man Alive, More

  11-12-2016 07:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appeared on last night’s edition of “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”, and during the show Rock and Fallon surprised a Tonight Show staffer by brining her husband home early from the military:Below is another clip featuring Rock talking about his “Sexiest Man Alive” honor:Finally, The Rock reveals his daughter is not a fan of Santa Claus:THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRIN
  
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• Ric Flair Says His Financial Situation is Better Than When He Was Wrestling, Talks His Legacy in the Business

  11-12-2016 07:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently spoke with Alex Marvez of SportingNews.com and below are some interview highlights:
  On his pro wrestling career and how he’s doing financially:
  “I look back on it and think about how much fun I did have. At the time, I didn’t look at it as providing memories for the future. But thanks to things like the WWE Network, YouTube and people like you being gracious enough to keep my name out there, I’m doin
  
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• NXT Newcastle Live Event Results (12/10): Nakamura & Roode in Big 6 Man Main Event, Almas vs Tozawa, DIY vs Revival (Photos & Videos)

  11-12-2016 07:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT Newcastle Live Event Results12/10/16Newcastle, AustraliaResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  TM61 beat Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss.
  Patrick Clark beat Wesley Blake.
  Ember Moon beat Aliyah.
  DIY beat The Revival to retain the NXT Tag Team Titles.
  Asuka beat Peyton Royce (with Billie Kay) to retain the NXT Women’s Championship.
  William Regal thanked the fans for coming.
  Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas beat Akira Tozawa.
  Shinsuke Nakamura, Tye Dillinger and Buddy Mur
  
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• Recently Released WWE Head Writer Speaks Out on Leaving WWE, Working for the McMahons, the Womens Division and More

  11-12-2016 06:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As noted, Tom Casiello, formerly WWE’s head writer who was released last week, posted the following comments on Twitter:
  What “more” on the story,or me,is there? They eliminated my position. I said,”ok”. They save money & I move on to next thing. NEWSWORTHY. https://t.co/d5sJxW1Zh9
  — Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
  I’m sure there will now be lots of stupidity floating around. So here’s my only stat
  
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• Official Preview For ‘This Was The XFL’ ESPN 30 For 30 Documentary, Goldberg Wins Classic WWE Raw Battle Royal (Video)

  11-12-2016 05:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  ‘This Was The XFL’ Preview
  ESPN has released a preview for their upcoming 30 For 30 documentary on the XFL, the ridiculous 2001 failed brainchild of WWE owner Vince McMahon, who wanted to create an off-season alternative to the NFL. The 30 For 30 special is expected to air February 2017.Coming to @ESPN in February – #ThisWasTheXFL! pic.twitter.com/uuXeQThrcs
  — ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) December 11, 2016Goldberg Wins Classic Raw Battle Roya
  
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• Gabe Sapolsky Talks Relationship Between Evolve And WWE/NXT

  11-12-2016 01:23
  
  - World Wrestling Network Vice President of Talent Relations Gabe Sapolsky posted a blog post on Sports Illustrated, check out the highlights below:
  On the Relationship with WWE:
  “The last year has seen a mind-blowing relationship develop between EVOLVE and WWE/NXT. The progressive attitude of Triple H has led the way for one unprecedented happening after another. From EVOLVE footage being seen on WWE Network to WWN Seminars with NXT trainers and talent evaluators to WWE contracted talent
  
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• Zach Gowen On How Vince McMahon Treated Him, What Jim Ross Told Him After He Was Fired

  11-12-2016 01:16
  
  AfterBuzz TV this week presented a supersized episode of Sean Waltman’s X-Pac 1,2,360, which you can watch in the video above. The show featured Portland wrestling legend “The Grappler” Len Denton and the first one-legged competitor in pro wrestling history, Zach Gowen. They sent us these highlights from Zach’s interview:
  Being fired by WWE in person, instead of on the phone:
  “So they flew me in, and then I didn’t even see Johnny Ace or Vince, I saw Jim Ross.
  
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• Goldberg wins a Raw Battle Royal: Raw, Jan. 19, 2004

  11-12-2016 01:12
  
  Goldberg wins a Raw Battle Royal: Raw, Jan. 19, 2004The post Goldberg wins a Raw Battle Royal: Raw, Jan. 19, 2004 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• FULL MATCH – John Cena vs. Kevin Owens: WWE Elimination Chamber 2015

  11-12-2016 01:09
  
  FULL MATCH – John Cena vs. Kevin Owens: WWE Elimination Chamber 2015The post FULL MATCH – John Cena vs. Kevin Owens: WWE Elimination Chamber 2015 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Randy Orton Guest Stars On USA Network’s “Shooter” (Video)

  11-12-2016 01:08
  
  - WWE Superstar Randy Orton guest stars on USA Network’s “Shooter”, check out a sneak peek at The Viper’s guest starring role on Tuesday’s “Shooter” on USA Network.
  Check out the video below:The post Randy Orton Guest Stars On USA Network’s “Shooter” (Video) appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Announce table crash landings: WWE Top 10

  11-12-2016 01:06
  
  Announce table crash landings: WWE Top 10The post Announce table crash landings: WWE Top 10 appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• Cesar Bononi and Adrian Jaoude introduce Taynara Melo de Carvalho

  11-12-2016 01:05
  
  Cesar Bononi and Adrian Jaoude introduce Taynara Melo de CarvalhoThe post Cesar Bononi and Adrian Jaoude introduce Taynara Melo de Carvalho appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• John Cena discusses the impact and expectations of hosting “Saturday Night Live”

  11-12-2016 01:04
  
  John Cena discusses the impact and expectations of hosting “Saturday Night Live”The post John Cena discusses the impact and expectations of hosting “Saturday Night Live” appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WZ Year-End Award Polls: Vote Now to Decide Nominations For Rookie of the Year & Best on the Mic

  11-12-2016 01:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
  This year we are very excited to announce some details that will make the new and improved Wrestlezone Year-End Awards more selective, and much more legitimate than ever before.
  We have chosen nine categories this year, and cultivated a selection of options for each category based on suggestions from our readers and staff. We will be posting polls, like the one(s) below, for our readers to vote on. The top five selections (or top three, if there are five or fewer options) that rec
  
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• Triple H Is Looking Forward To John Cena Hosting SNL Tonight

  11-12-2016 00:56
  
  - Triple H tweeted congrats to John Cena for hosting SNL tonight:
  Looking forward to tonight…Congrats @JohnCena, you’ll be great! #CareerMilestone #CenaOnSNL
  Looking forward to tonight…Congrats @JohnCena, you'll be great! #CareerMilestone #CenaOnSNL https://t.co/B5Yq0U3vnD
  — Triple H (@TripleH) December 10, 2016The post Triple H Is Looking Forward To John Cena Hosting SNL Tonight appeared first on ProWrestling.com.
  
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• WWE NXT Live Event Results From Newcastle (12/10): Nakamura And Bobby Roode Headline

  11-12-2016 00:48
  
  - Check out the following results for today’s NXT live event in Newcastle, Australia:
  * TM61 defeated Tino Sabbatelli and Riddick Moss
  * Patrick Clark defeated Wesley Blake
  * Ember Moon defeated Aliyah
  * DIY defeated the Revival to retain the NXT Tag Team Championships
  Intermission
  William Regal came out and offered thanks
  * Asuka defeated Peyton Royce to retain the NXT women’s title
  * Andrade Cien Almas defeated Akira Tozawa
  * Buddy Murphy, Tye Dillinger and Shinsuke Nakamura defeat
  
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• Cody Rhodes Revealed As Newest Bullet Club Member

  11-12-2016 00:32
  
  - On Saturday, Rhodes was revealed as the newest Bullet Club member and was featured in a video package (see below) indicating that he will be working the big Wrestle Kingdom show next month at the Tokyo Dome.
  Check out the clips NJPW aired on Cody Rhodes below.
  ついに #BulletClub の新メンバーが明かされた！！
  その正体は"The American Nightmare" コーӠ
  
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• Another Top NJPW Stable Gets New Member, Updated Wrestle Kingdom 11 Match Card; 6 Title Matches Confirmed

  11-12-2016 00:28 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Another NJPW Faction Gets New Member
  The Bullet Club wasn’t the only top New Japan stable to get a brand new member today. Himoru Takahashi (formerly Kamaitachi), who will be challenging KUSHIDA for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 11, joined forces with Los Ingobernables de Japon after a mid-match attack that cost KUSHIDA and Hiroshi Tanahashi their tag team match at today’s World Tag League Finals.
  Takahashi, not to be confused with Bullet Club member Yujir
  
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• Josh Mathews Says Total Nonstop Deletion is Better Than Any WrestleMania He’s Seen, Devon Dudley’s Sons Win Tag Titles (Video)

  11-12-2016 00:14 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Josh Mathews Says Total Nonstop Deletion is Better Than Any WrestleMania He’s Seen
  Josh Mathews posted the following reacting to an early screener of Total Nonstop Deletion:I’ve seen :30 of #TotalNonstopDELETION and… OH. MY. GOD. For perspective… It’s better than any wrestlemania I’ve been to or witnessed.
  — Josh Mathews (@realjoshmathews) December 9, 2016Devon Dudley’s Sons Win Tag Titles
  The following has been issued:CO
  
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• Watch Cody Rhodes’ NJPW Bullet Club Vignette, Cody, Kenny Omega, Adam Cole & More Comment

  11-12-2016 00:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  As previously reported, Cody Rhodes was announced as the newest member of the Bullet Club at today’s NJPW World Tag League finals. It was also revealed that he will be making an appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 11 on January 4th, live from the Tokyo Dome. Check out the official vignette seen at today’s show, featured below.ついに #BulletClub の新メンバーが明かされた&
  
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