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• Dax Harwood Pitched Bringing The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express To This Week’s AEW Events In North Carolina

  03-01-2025 23:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Dax Harwood had a hand in bringing Rock ‘n’ Roll to North Carolina this weekend.
  The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express is one of the greatest tag teams of all time. They have appeared in AEW on multiple occasions before, and they will make their return at Saturday’s episode of Collision. AEW is advertising that fans can also meet the legendary team ahead of the show.
  FTR’s Dax Harwood spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about the Rock ‘n’ Ro
  
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• Grayson Waller: WWE Is Ready To Deliver Something Huge With Netflix Move

  03-01-2025 23:04 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Grayson Waller is excited about how WWE will be free of the constraints of network television on Netflix.The wrestling world continues to buzz about the looming premiere of WWE RAW on Netflix, as the move is expected to come with a number of changes to WWE programming.In an interview with The West Sport, Grayson Waller discussed WWE’s move to Netflix. (H/t Wrestling Inc.)“It’s super exciting. “Obviously, already the fan base on Netflix is a lot bigger. W
  
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• Report: Former Champion’s NJPW Contract Coming Up

  03-01-2025 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A former champion’s NJPW contract is reportedly coming up.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Drilla Moloney‘s contract is set to expire soon. Moloney is a former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. Per Sapp, there has been “outside interest” in Moloney, but it’s unclear where it’s from.Moloney recently wrestled throughout the NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome tour in late December. He also competed in the Super Junior Tag Leag
  
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• Repot: Former Champion’s NJPW Contract Coming Up

  03-01-2025 22:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
  A former champion’s NJPW contract is reportedly coming up.Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Drilla Moloney‘s contract is set to expire soon. Moloney is a former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. Per Sapp, there has been “outside interest” in Moloney, but it’s unclear where it’s from.Moloney recently wrestled throughout the NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome tour in late December. He also competed in the Super Junior Tag Leag
  
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• The Bloodline To Compete In Six-Man Tag Team Match On WWE SmackDown

  03-01-2025 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The Bloodline will be in action on the January 3 episode of WWE SmackDown.In a tweet, Nick Aldis announced the main event for Friday’s show. He confirmed that The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu) would face The Usos and Sami Zayn.
  ? ? ? @RealNickAldis has a HUGE announcement regarding tonight's main event as #SmackDown moves to THREE HOURS!? 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/84X6gLp8iA— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2025
  Friday’s episode will mark SmackDown’s
  
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• QT Marshall On Match With Big Boom AJ: It Couldn’t Have Been More Perfect, I’m So Happy For What We Accomplished

  03-01-2025 22:26 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  QT Marshall highlights what makes pro wrestling the “one true sport.”Many of the recent celebrity cameos in wrestling have featured talented performers who love wrestling. This is a contrast to some past appearances where advertising and status was put before skill level. This is largely not the case anymore, with names like Bad Bunny and Logan Paul being standouts in their respective fields.
  Whether you watch their content or not, Big Boom AJ (an indie pro wre
  
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• Drew McIntyre: I’m Targeting Everybody That’s Ever Screwed Me Over

  03-01-2025 22:13 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Drew McIntyre previews his goals for the new year.McIntyre returned on the December 2 episode of WWE RAW and targeted Sami Zayn and Jey Uso. He then beat Zayn at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event and on the December 23 episode of WWE RAW. McIntyre has now focused on Uso, and they will clash at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere.In an interview with Cameron Hawkins for The Ringer, Drew McIntyre discussed his mindset going forward.“I’m going to focus on what matters
  
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• Report: ‘NXT Evolve’ Show In The Works For 2025

  03-01-2025 21:27 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE is reportedly planning a new “NXT Evolve” show, and it would be in addition to WWE LFG.In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that NXT Evolve will premiere at some point in 2025, and it will be led by EVOLVE founder Gabe Sapolsky. Per Meltzer, the show would feature NXT developmental wrestlers, like NXT Level Up. This new series would be booked more like a television show. There was no word on when/where the show would air. (H/t Josh Nason of F4WOnlin
  
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• Liv Morgan Shows Off Her Florida Farm

  03-01-2025 20:59 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan showed off her farm.WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan was recently featured on Entertainment Tonight, and she discussed her farm in Florida. She noted that she had seven-and-a-quarter acres, where she had five chickens, two cows, a pig, two cats, and two dogs. Morgan then provided a tour of her farm.
  When asked about her love for animals, Liv Morgan said that she had always felt compassionate toward them. She said that she enjoyed having the farm. Morgan th
  
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• Karrion Kross: Bray Wyatt Pitched A Multi-Brand Faction, Asked Me To Vet NXT Talent

  03-01-2025 20:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Karrion Kross has gone into his relationship with Bray Wyatt, prior to the latter’s death in 2023.The former NXT Champion spoke with Sam Roberts on YouTube. He revealed a pitch Bray Wyatt made for the pair of them in the WWE. Kross claimed that Bray Wyatt wanted them to face off at WrestleMania. The former WWE Champion likened their potential match to a bout between Terry Funk vs Bruiser Brody. Wyatt also asked Karrion Kross to vet the NXT wrestlers for him, to see who wo
  
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• MJF Segment Announced For AEW Dynamite

  03-01-2025 20:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  MJF will appear on the January 8 episode of AEW Dynamite.MJF defeated Adam Cole at AEW Worlds End to retain his Dynamite Diamond Ring. He then appeared in a taped video at AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen and made it clear that he was coming for the AEW World Championship.In a tweet, AEW announced that MJF would appear live on the January 8 episode of AEW Dynamite.
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• Report: Bruce Prichard Back On The Road With WWE After Leave Of Absence

  03-01-2025 19:49 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Bruce Prichard is reportedly back on the road with WWE.In November, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that Prichard, a longtime member of the WWE creative team, was on temporary leave due to a family emergency. Conrad Thompson confirmed the news on his Something to Wrestle podcast with Prichard. He noted that there had been “health events” in Prichard’s family. For this reason, he was taking a leave of absence. At the time, there was no word on h
  
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• Seth Rollins: CM Punk Betrayed Me, I’m Gonna Try To Punch Him In His Face

  03-01-2025 19:18 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins is ready to step into the ring with CM Punk this Monday night when WWE RAW debuts on Netflix.WWE Superstar Seth “Freakin” Rollins was a recent guest on Good Morning Football. When asked why his match with CM Punk this Monday is so personal to him, Rollins explained the history he’s had with the Straight Edge Superstar.“Yeah, it’s a long time coming. CM Punk and I were friends. I mean, he was a mentor to me in real life. He helped train
  
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• Omos Announced For Multiple Pro Wrestling NOAH Events

  03-01-2025 19:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE’s Omos is set for multiple Pro Wrestling NOAH events.Omos made his NOAH debut at NOAH The New Year 2025. There, he and Jack Morris beat Naomichi Marufuji and Takashi Sugiura to win the GHC Tag Team Championship. Omos then competed at NOAH New Year Reboot on January 2 and teamed up with Morris and Yu Owada) to defeat El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Galeno Del Mal, and Saxon Huxley.In a tweet, Pro Wrestling NOAH announced Omos for their Ja
  
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• WWE Stars Who Could Make Use Of Transfer Window

  03-01-2025 19:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has been hyping up a transfer window for the past several weeks. Michael Cole previously noted that the General Managers of RAW, SmackDown and NXT were working together to move superstars across all three brands.While you are waiting for WWE to confirm which superstars will pass through the transfer window, this writer is back with another piece of fantasy booking on the six superstars (and teams) who could benefit from a change of scenery.Video Credit: YouTubeWWE SmackDown
  
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• Report: John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes Planned For WWE WrestleMania 41

  03-01-2025 18:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A major match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes is reportedly planned for WWE WrestleMania 41.The possibility has been buzzed about in recent weeks, and new reports offer more details about the situation.
  In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer wrote that the recent reports about John Cena being Cody Rhodes’ planned opponent were accurate as things currently stood. Meltzer noted that the idea of Cena trying to break the world title reign had been a &ldqu
  
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• WWE SmackDown Preview For January 3: Andrade vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Women’s Title Match

  03-01-2025 18:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
  The first WWE SmackDown of 2025 comes to you live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s also the first SmackDown to get a third hour and the final before RAW moves to Netflix next Monday. So, sit back and relax as we get on with our preview of the blue brand.Photo Credit: WWEAndrade vs. Shinsuke NakamuraAndrade and Nakamura previously battled on the November 29 episode of WWE SmackDown.
  The King of Strong Style picked up the win after baiting El Idolo into hitting the expose
  
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• Zack Sabre Jr. On Ricochet: He Was Somewhat Of A Constant In My Life

  03-01-2025 18:07 via wrestlezone.com
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  Zack Sabre Jr. is no stranger to Ricochet and is prepared to defeat him this weekend at Wrestle Dynasty.New Japan Pro-Wrestling‘s Zack Sabre Jr. recently sat down with Philip Lindsey of Bleacher Report. When asked about his match against Ricochet this weekend at Wrestle Dynasty, Zack reflected on their history and how it’s ironic that their first match against each other in Japan will take place inside the Tokyo Dome.“Well, I mean, me and Ricoc
  
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• Report: Ric Flair Was Scheduled For AEW Collision, Not Expected To Appear

  03-01-2025 17:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ric Flair was reportedly expected to appear at the AEW Collision taping in Charlotte, but the plans were nixed.Flair has been absent from AEW programming since AEW Revolution in March 2024. He was part of Sting’s last match at the pay-per-view, where Sting and Darby Alin beat The Young Bucks. Flair noted in July that he had not heard from AEW in months. According to a new report, a planned appearance for Flair will no longer be happening.Per Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Ric
  
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• Tay Melo Reacts To In-Ring Return At STARDOM New Year Dream

  03-01-2025 17:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Tay Melo made her return to the ring at STARDOM New Year Dream on January 3.Melo had not wrestled since March 2023. She announced her pregnancy in May 2023, and she gave birth to her daughter in November. In recent months, she has been training to return to the ring. Melo wrestled for the first time in over a year at STARDOM New Year Dream where she and Mina Shirakawa lost to Athena and Thekla.Melo then commented on her return to the ring backstage.“I really have no w
  
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• Gabe Kidd Comments On His Current NJPW Deal Expiring

  03-01-2025 17:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Gabe Kidd doesn’t appear to be too worried about his current deal with New Japan Pro-Wrestling expiring this month.Ahead of NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty this weekend, Gabe Kidd sat down with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful. While discussing his current contract status, Kidd didn’t mix any words regarding it.
  “People try to talk to me about my contract. I say you talk to me after January 5th when I pin what many regard as the best wrestler to ever d
  
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• Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up: Mone & Statlander Make History Once Again, NXT New Year’s Evil Preview, New STARDOM Champions Crowned

  03-01-2025 17:00 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander outdo themselves at AEW Worlds End. NXT will host New Year’s Evil on January 7. STARDOM crowns new champions, and more! Let’s break it down in this week’s edition of Women’s Wrestling Wrap-Up!Mercedes Moné & Kris Statlander Make History Once AgainAt AEW Full Gear, Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander made history when they wrestled just under 20 minutes with the TBS Championship on the line. In doin
  
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• Big Boom AJ Says He’s Aiming To Wrestle At AEW Revolution

  03-01-2025 16:37 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Big Boom AJ says he’s aiming to wrestle at AEW Revolution.Big Boom AJ of The Costco Guys feuded with QT Marshall heading into AEW Full Gear, and he appeared on AEW programming ahead of the show. At AEW Full Gear: Zero Hour, AJ defeated Marshall. However, he suffered a broken foot, and he has been sidelined ever since. AJ appeared at AEW Christmas Collision, and he has said that he plans to be at AEW All In Texas.Speaking with Cultaholic’s Tom Campbell, Big Boom AJ&r
  
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• WWE Announces Multiple Dates, NXT Returning To Atlanta

  03-01-2025 16:08 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has announced multiple live events as part of the Road to WrestleMania tour, including another special edition of NXT.On January 3, WWE added multiple dates to the Road to WrestleMania tour. Among others, the January 28 episode of NXT will be held at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia.Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, January 10 at 10am ET/7am PT via Ticketmaster.com. Pre-sale opportunities are available here.
  
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• R-Truth Addresses A Possible Heel Turn In WWE

  03-01-2025 16:02 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Would R-Truth turn heel again?WWE fans have widely known R-Truth as a fun-loving, comedic babyface during his second run with the company. In April 2011, however, R-Truth showed a more aggressive side when he attacked John Morrison and subsequently turned heel. From there, the former United States Champion notably feuded with John Cena and formed a tag team with another hot heel, The Miz. While memorable, Truth’s run as a heel quickly came to an end by December 2011, when
  
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• Report: Update On PAC’s Recent AEW Absence

  03-01-2025 16:01 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Why has PAC recently disappeared from AEW programming?Death Rider member and one-third of the AEW Trios Champions PAC hasn’t been seen on AEW programming since competing on the December 18 episode of Dynamite.PAC was absent at Worlds End and the following Dynamite when the Death Riders were in trios action without him. So where has The Bastard gone?According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), PAC is currently overseas and that’s why he has bee
  
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• The Hardys vs. The Rascalz Announced for TNA Genesis

  03-01-2025 15:55 via wrestlezone.com
  
  TNA just added a huge tag team match to its Genesis pay-per-view.
  TNA Genesis will take place in Dallas, Texas on January 11. This week’s episode of TNA iMPACT! saw two huge title matches announced for the show. One of them was for the TNA World Tag Team Championship, as The Hardys will be defending their gold against The Rascalz.On iMPACT, both Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel challenged The Hardys to a title match. Trey Miguel mentioned that the tag team has been on fire as of late and are
  
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• David Finlay’s NJPW Contract Reportedly Ending Soon

  03-01-2025 15:41 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay could be a free agent soon, but it doesn’t look like he’ll ultimately leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
  It is well known that one of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s biggest shows of the year always kicks off the new year. That show is the Wrestle Kingdom pay-per-view. The Japanese Wrestling promotion always signs new or renews contracts following the grand pay-per-view. One such contract that was sign
  
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• Janel Grant To Amend Lawsuit Against WWE, Vince McMahon, & John Laurinaitis

  03-01-2025 15:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Janel Grant is set to amend her complaint against Vince McMahon and John Laurinitis. This is before she goes to court next year.The former WWE employee filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE back in January 2004. She alleged that she was the victim of physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking at WWE. Additionally, Brock Lesnar was also alleged to have been involved.It was claimed that she was under an NDA. This mean she could not s
  
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• Maven: The Rock Voiced His Displeasure Over Me Being Jobbed Out To Triple H, It Meant The World

  03-01-2025 14:00 via wrestlezone.com
  Triple H was one of the top stars in WWE for a long time. Back in early 2003, WWE Tough Enough Season 1 winner Maven had jobbed out to The Game. Maven recently shared how The Great One, The Rock felt about the match.While speaking on a recent video on his channel, Maven shared the story of him jobbing out to The Game, Triple H. Maven also revealed that following the match, The Rock spoke with him backstage. The Great One also shared his displeasure at seeing Maven squashed in a matter of minute
  
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• WWE NXT Viewership Decreases On 12/31, Demo Slightly Rises

  03-01-2025 04:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE NXT viewership saw a decrease on December 31.According to Wrestlenomics, 626,000 viewers watched the show on Tuesday night, and NXT drew a 0.15 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week’s episode when 723,000 viewers tuned in. The demo slightly rose from last week‘s episode, which drew a 0.14 rating in the same demographic.
  ? TV RATINGS ARE INWWE NXT last Wednesday on CWhttps://t.co/yHQrMWTW6l— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomi
  
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• Ring Of Honor Quick Results (1/2/25): Komander & Homicide In Action

  03-01-2025 02:35 via wrestlezone.com
  
  Ring of Honor results – January 2, 2025Thursday’s Ring of Honor on HonorClub episode featured Komander, Shane Taylor Promotions, Homicide, Lio Rush, Harley Cameron, Dark Order, Rocky Romero, Red Velvet, and more.Here are the complete ROH on HonorClub results for the January 2 episode:
  Red Velvet defeated Hanako to retain the ROH Women’s World Television Champion
  Lio Rush and Action Andretti defeated Rocky Romero and HomicideHarley Cameron defeated Ashley VoxShane Taylor P
  
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• TNA iMPACT Results: Review, Grades, Card For January 2

  03-01-2025 00:56 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Our TNA iMPACT results for tonight include Jordynne Grace teaming with Spitfire and Masha Slamovich to take on Rosemary, Tasha Steelz, and Ash & Heather By Elegance, KUSHIDA going one-on-one with Ace Austin, and Rhino taking on Ryan Nemeth.TNA iMPACT CardThe announced card is as follows:
  Jordynne Grace, Masha Slamovich, and Spitfire vs. Rosemary, Tasha Steelz, Ash & Heather By EleganceKUSHIDA vs. Ace AustinRhino vs. Ryan NemethJoe Hendry and Te
  
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