Tonight’s pay per view comes from San Antonio, Texas.

We begin with a video package showing the carnage that tables, ladders, and chair has caused over the years in the WWE.

Your announcers are Matt Striker, Jerry Lawler, and Michael Cole.

Match Number One: ECW Title Match: Christian versus Shelton Benjamin in a Ladder Match

They both look at the belt hanging above the ring as the match starts. They lock up and Benjamin backs Christian into the corner. They lock up again and Benjamin with a side head lock. Christian with a drop kick. Benjamin with a forearm off the turnbuckles after an Irish whip and then Benjamin with a kick and punch. Christian keeps Benjamin from going to the floor to get a ladder. Benjamin misses a dragon whip but Benjamin does not miss with a neck breaker. Benjamin goes to the floor to get a ladder, but Christian stops him and sends Benjamin into the barrier.

Christian takes a ladder but it is closed before he can bring it into the ring. Benjamin sends Christian into the ringside barrier. Christian is in the ring and he hits a double jump cross body to stop Benjamin from getting the ladder into the ring. Christian has the ladder in the ring and he sets it up under the ECW title belt. He climbs the ladder but Benjamin pulls him off. Christian punches Benjamin and Irish whips him. Benjamin lands on his feet on a monkey flip and Shelton climbs the ladder but Christian pulls him off again. Christian sends Benjamin to the floor again and he takes the ladder down but before he can throw the ladder onto Benjamin, Shelton trips Christian and the ladder falls on Christian, causing Christian to bleed.

They tend to Christian and the referee keeps Benjamin from going after Christian while he is being cared for. Benjamin climbs the ladder and Christian pulls him down as they fight on the floor. Christian sends Benjamin into the crowd and then Christian gets another ladder. They fight on the same ladder and Benjamin knocks Christian down. Benjamin with a cannonball onto Christian and both men are down.

Benjamin punches Christian and Christian falls into the ringside barrier. Benjamin rearranges the announce table and then Benjamin puts the ladder on the apron and the announce table. Christian tries to send Benjamin into the ladder but Benjamin slides under. Benjamin tries to catapult Christian into the ladder, but Christian pushes him away and Benjamin falls into another ladder.

They return to the ring and Christian sets a ladder in the corner and then he kicks Benjamin and punches him. Benjamin with an Irish whip that sends Christian face first into the ladder in the corner. Benjamin puts Christian between the ladder and turnbuckles and punches Christian. Benjamin tries for the Stinger Splash but Christian throws the ladder at Benjamin and Shelton is down. Christian sets up the ladder in the center of the ring and Benjamin pushes Christian off the ladder. Benjamin with the dragon whip.

Benjamin sends Christian head first into a ladder against the ropes. Shelton climbs the ladder but Christian brings him back to the mat with an inverted DDT. Christian has his hand on the ladder but he sees Benjamin on the turnbuckles and he tries to run the ladder into Benjamin. Benjamin climbs the ladder and he almost has it but Christian pushes Benjamin off but Benjamin holds on to the ladder and balances on the top rope. Benjamin with a clothesline from the ladder and Christian falls to the floor.

Benjamin picks up the large ladder and sets it up. Benjamin is within reach but Christian grabs Shelton and they fight on top of each other. Benjamin with a power slam from the top third of the ladder and both men are down again. Christian knocks over the ladder and sets one up in the corner. Benjamin with the Stinger Splash to Christian, who did not see Benjamin coming.

Benjamin is up top and he has the title belt. Christian pulls the ladder away but Benjamin has the title belt. Benjamin is not trying to pull the belt off the hook and Christian is able to get another ladder set up. Christian has the belt this time while there is no ladder to sit on. Benjamin grabs Christian and power bombs Christian into the ladder propped on the turnbuckles.

They each climb the larger ladder but Christian is closer to the belt. Benjamin punches Christian and then he thinks about a sunset flip power bomb but Benjamin takes too long to take Benjamin over and Christian with a rana. They fight to the apron and Benjamin tries for a German suplex onto the ladder between the apron and announce table. Christian with the pendulum kick and then Christian goes up top (because you already have your opponent incapacitated) and hits a splash onto the ladder and the ladder is bent into a ‘v’ shape.

Christian struggles to get to the ladder and he climbs it while Benjamin is down on the floor and Christian gets the title belt to win the match.
Winner: Christian

(Good opening match with a lot of moves that I have not seen before mixed in with the usual Shelton Benjamin in a ladder match spectacular action. A good start for the pay per view)

After the match, the medical staff checks on Benjamin while Christian celebrates in the ring. He takes a look at his opponent before leaving the ring.

The announcers talk about the Table, Ladders, and Chair Match for the Tag Titles later tonight. We have a video package from Monday’s handicap match when Big Show got involved.

Match Number Two: Intercontinental Title Match: John Morrison versus Drew McIntyre

They lock up and McIntyre backs Morrison into the turnbuckles and gives a clean break. Morrison works on the wrist but McIntyre with a forearm and he gets a near fall. McIntyre with an arm bar but Morrison with an arm drag and punch. Morrison with a European uppercut but McIntyre with an Irish whip. Morrison goes to the apron and he hits a shoulder followed by a head scissors. Morrison with a kick to the head for a near fall. McIntyre goes to the floor and Morrison is sent into the ring post and Morrison is down. McIntyre sends Morrison back into the ring and he gets a near fall. McIntyre sends Morrison into the turnbuckles and then he punches Morrison while the referee tries to keep McIntyre away from Morrison. McIntyre drapes Morrison over the apron and connects with a forearm. McIntyre with a short arm clothesline for a near fall.

Morrison returns to the arm bar and he ads a cross face. Morrison with forearms and kicks but McIntyre with a kick to stop Morrison. McIntyre with clotheslines in the corner and then he hits a suplex for a near fall. McIntyre returns to the arm bar. Morrison with a kick to McIntyre but McIntyre responds with a big boot and forearms across the chest and McIntyre gets a few near falls.

McIntyre returns to the arm bar as he works on Morrison’s back. Morrison punches McIntyre but McIntyre punches back. Morrison hits a DDT and both men are down. Morrison punches McIntyre and then he hits a clothesline and a leg lariat followed by a boot to the head for a near fall. Morrison goes up top and hits a missile drop kick for a near fall. McIntyre with a kick to Morrison’s knee and Morrison limps a bit. McIntyre with a reverse wheelbarrow slam for a near fall. McIntyre slaps Morrison in the head but Morrison with a dropsault and McIntyre goes to the floor.

Morrison goes out to the floor after McIntyre but McIntyre punches Morrison. McIntyre misses a charge and goes into the ringside barrier. Morrison with a spin kick off the apron and both men are down. They get back into the ring and McIntyre misses a charge into the corner and hits the ring post with his shoulder. Morrison with the corkscrew split legged moonsault and McIntyre’s foot is under the rope so the referee stops the count. Morrison kicks McIntyre. McIntyre tries to send Morrison into the turnbuckles but Morrison stays on his feet. McIntyre hits Morrison in the eyes while the referee is distracted by John Morrison’s belt. McIntyre hits the double underhook DDT for the three count.
Winner: Drew McIntyre

(Good match and a solid follow up to the ladder match. Morrison was not hurt by losing because McIntyre used slightly nefarious means to win. It was a solid outing with a few awkward spots).

Vince McMahon congratulates Drew in the back for winning the Intercontinental Champion. Josh Mathews wants to talk to Vince but Vince suggests that Josh talk to Drew. Josh asks Drew if he is surprised that he won so quickly. Drew says that it was inevitable that he would win this quickly. Sheamus stops by and he admires Drew’s title belt. Sheamus says that it was pretty impressive, but Drew isn’t the only newcomer leaving TLC with gold.

Match Number Three: Women’s Title Match: Michelle McCool versus Mickie James

The bell rings and Michelle goes to the floor to avoid Mickie’s early aggression. They lock up and Mickie backs Michelle into the turnbuckles and then takes Michelle down but they maintain the collar and elbow tie up. They roll to the floor and Michelle is backed into the ringside barrier while Mickie is backed into the apron. They return to the ring while inches apart and stare each other down. They pull each other’s hair and then Mickie with a jackknife cover for a near fall. Mickie with a rollup and bridge for a near fall. Michelle with a forearm to the back and but Mickie tries for a crucifix take down but Michelle runs Mickie into the turnbuckles. Michelle with a knee to Mickie and a cover for a near fall. Michelle with a snap mare and knee to the back for a near fall.

Michelle with a chin lock and then she rubs Mickie’s face in the mat. Mickie with elbows to try to get out of the hold but Michelle works on the back. Michelle with a kick to the midsection. Michelle with knees to the back and then she insults Mickie but Mickie responds with forearms. Michelle with a back breaker for a near fall. Mickie with an inside cradle for a near fall. Michelle sends Mickie into the ring post and then Mickie goes to the floor. Michelle sends Mickie into the ringside barrier and then she returns to the ring for the referee to count. Michelle misses a charge into the ringside barrier when Mickie moves. Mickie with a head scissors and then a Thesz Press on the floor. Layla thinks about interfering before the competitors return to the ring.

Mickie with another Thesz Press. Michelle misses a clothesline but Mickie does not. Mickie hits another clothesline followed by a forearm. Michelle sends Mickie to the apron. Layla interferes and knocks Mickie off the turnbuckles. Mickie kicks Layla and Michelle knocks Layla off the apron. Mickie gets a near fall with a rollup. Michelle gets the three count after a big boot.
Winner: Michelle McCool

(This match was missing something because it was very choppy. Layla did nothing to help the match with her interference and actually took away from the match. Mickie and Michelle did not click in the ring tonight.)

We see a video package showing Sheamus and his run through ECW and the way he got his match tonight against John Cena.
Match Number Four: WWE Title Match: John Cena versus Sheamus in a Tables Match

Sheamus wants Cena to meet him in the center of the ring and Cena punches Sheamus and sends him into the turnbuckles. Cena with an Irish whip and bulldog. Cena punches Sheamus and sends him into another turnbuckle. Cena charges into a boot and then Sheamus with a clothesline. Sheamus with a suplex and then he punches Cena in the head. Sheamus is the first to go for a table, but Cena stops him and slams Sheamus’ head into the announce table. Cena punches Sheamus and sends Sheamus into the ringside barrier.

Sheamus sends Cena into the ring post. Cena Irish whips Sheamus into the ringsteps. Cena pulls the first table from under the ring. Cena sets up the table on the floor and drapes Sheamus on the edge. Cena goes up top and Sheamus moves out of the way. Sheamus gets into the ring and he connects with knees to Cena as Cena returns to the ring. Sheamus with a running power slam. Cena is on the apron and Sheamus punches Cena. Cena hangs on to the ropes so he does not go through the table. Sheamus punches Cena and he teeters on the apron. Cena with a shoulder and he returns to the ring. Sheamus misses a punch and Cena gets Sheamus up for the Attitude Adjustment and he thinks about sending Sheamus through the table, but Sheamus stops Cena and Sheamus sends Cena into the turnbuckles.

Sheamus punches Cena in the head and then he slams Cena’s head into the ring steps. Cena punches Sheamus and he sends Sheamus into the ring steps. Sheamus stops an Attitude Adjustment attempt on the floor. Sheamus tries for a power bomb through the table, but Cena stops Sheamus. Cena blocks a suplex on the ramp and he hits a suplex of his own and Sheamus shows the effect in his reaction.

Cena closes up the table and he carries it up the ramp and tries to slam it onto Sheamus but Sheamus moves out of the way. They fight into the crowd and Cena attacks Sheamus from behind. Cena punches Sheamus. Cena clotheslines Sheamus over the ringside barrier and they return to the ringside area.

Cena pulls out a second table and he sets it up on the floor. Sheamus with the bicycle kick and Cena is down. Sheamus gets his own table and he brings it into the ring while Cena is still down. Sheamus props it in the corner. Sheamus picks up Cena but Cena rolls through and tries for an STF. Cena with two shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb. Cena finishes off the moves of doom with the five knuckle shuffle. The table is moved from the ring and Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment.

Cena gets the table he set up on the floor and brings it into the ring. Cena sets up the table in the ring and he looks to make sure that everything is okay with the table. Cena puts Sheamus on the turnbuckles and he sets up for a Super Attitude Adjustment through the table. Sheamus with elbows to get out of the hold and then Cena falls to the mat. Cena gets back on the turnbuckles and he tries for a superplex. Sheamus pushes Cena through the table and the ref calls for the bell.
Winner: Sheamus

After the match, Sheamus celebrates in the ring while Cena is down in the ring. Sheamus stands on Cena like the conquering hero.

(The match was not what I expected from them. There were too many spots that took too long. As soon as this match was announced at the end of the first hour, I had a feeling that Sheamus would win and maybe set up the immediate rematch. Since there is no ‘general manager’ for Raw, will Cena be able to get a rematch tonight like he promised? It was interesting to hear a lot of fans cheering for Sheamus during the match.)

We have a promo for the Tribute to the Troops Show on Saturday night.

Cole, Lawler, and Striker somberly talk about how much of an upset Sheamus’ victory was. They see the replay and Lawler wonders if Cena fell or was he pushed.

Match Number Five: World Title Match: Undertaker versus Batista in a Chair Match

Batista tries to bring a chair into the ring but Taker stops him. Taker tries to use the chair but Batista with a kick. Taker with a clothesline to Batista and then Taker with punches. Taker with an Irish whop but Batista with a clothesline. They fight to the floor and Taker sends Batista into the ring steps. Taker tries to use the chair but Batista with a kick and Batista sends Taker into the ring steps. Batista punches Taker as they fight around the ring. Taker throws a chair into the ring as they continue to battle on the floor. Taker is sent into the apron but Batista is sent into the ring bell cubicle. Taker misses with a running boot when Batista moves and Taker is caught on the ringside barrier. Batista hits Taker in the back with a chair.

Batista chokes Taker with the chair. Batista continues to jab Taker with the chair and then he puts Taker against the ring post but Taker moves when Batista tries to hit Taker. Taker drapes Batista on the apron for a VINTAGE leg drop on the apron. Taker gets a near fall. Taker tries for old school but Batista stops him. Batista tries for a superplex but Taker punches Batista in the ribs. Batista is still able to hit a superplex and both men are down. Batista sets for a Batista Bomb onto a chair but Taker counters with a back body drop that sends Batista onto the chair.

Taker and Batista with the boo/yay punch set up. Batista with a spinebuster for a near fall. Batista tries to wedge the chair in the turnbuckles and he punches Taker. Taker with a flying clothesline and then he sits up. Taker goes up top for old school and he hits it. Taker with an Irish whip followed by snake eyes but Batista knows Taker’s moves of doom and hits a spear to counter the big boot. Batista with a spinebuster onto a chair and Batista shakes the ropes and signals for a Batista Bomb but Batista gets between Taker’s legs and Taker locks in Hell’s Gate. Batista struggles to get to the ropes and he succeeds. Batista goes to the floor to regroup and he gets a chair. Batista hits Taker in the throat with the chair when Taker goes to check on Batista.

Batista tries for a spear in the corner but Taker moves and Batista runs into the chair he set up. Taker gets a near fall. Taker sets for the choke slam and he hits it. Taker can only get a two count as Batista kicks out. Taker sets for the tombstone but Batista escapes. Batista tries to send Taker into the corner but he stops short of the referee. Batista with a low blow and then he drills Taker with the chair and Batista gets the three count.
Winner: Batista

After the match, Teddy Long comes out and he says that while chairs are legal, a blatant foul is not. Teddy says that he will not let the title change on a cheap and despicable act. Teddy is restarting the match.

The match is restarted and Taker sits up. Batista runs at Taker and Taker with a boot into the chair and Taker hits Batista with the chair and then hits the tombstone for the three count.
Winner: Undertaker

(This match started slowly and built to an interesting finish with Batista winning the title. Then they brought out Teddy Long for the San Antonio Screwjob. Why is it that when a match is restarted, it only takes seconds to win? What would have happened if Batista hit Taker in the groin with the chair? What about the ring steps? Were they legal? The restarting of the match took away from what Taker and Batista built to)

We have the Royal Rumble commercial. Let the pointing at signs begin. (No thank you note from Vince yet).

The announcers talk about the issues between Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton and we have a video package.
Kofi is getting ready in the match and Ted and Cody stop by. They tell Kofi that they are not going to attack him because they are going to let Randy do it in the ring. Kofi says that Ted and Cody aren’t going to be psyched out by two side kicks. Ted and Cody say that Kofi has never been in a one-on-one match like this against someone like Randy. Ted says that Kofi is probably terrified. Kofi wonders why he is the one who is terrified when Randy sends his carrier pigeons instead of doing it himself.

Kofi walks in the back and he enters Randy Orton’s dressing room. Kofi says that he is looking forward to beating him down tonight.

Match Number Six: Rubber Match: Kofi Kingston versus Randy Orton

Orton with a side head lock and take down. Kofi tries for a head scissors but Orton maintains the side head lock for a moment until Kofi is able to get the head scissors applied. Orton escapes and Kofi with a hammer lock but Orton reverses. They lock up and Orton misses a punch but he sends Kofi into the turnbuckles and kicks Kofi until the referee tells him to stop.

Kofi punches Orton but Orton with an Irish whip but he charges into boots from Kofi. Orton with a power slam for a near fall. Orton with a reverse chin lock. Kofi punches Orton and the referee pulls Kofi out of the corner. Kofi leaps into the corner and he punches Orton but Orton tries for a power bomb but Kofi counters with a sunset flip. Kofi with a side Russian leg sweep and he sets for the Boom Leg Drop but Orton goes to the floor. Orton avoids a baseball slide and Kofi goes up top for a cross body but Orton with a drop kick to Kofi and both men are down.

Orton rolls in and stops the count before returning to the floor. Orton drops Kofi onto the ringside barrier and then he brings Kofi back into the ringside area. Orton stomps on Kofi’s lower abdomen. Orton drops Kofi on the top rope as he continues to work on the ribs and then Orton follows that with a leaping knee drop for a near fall. Orton methodically waits for Kofi to get back to his feet and he punches Kofi again. Orton with a kick to the midsection followed by a European uppercut. Kofi gets back to his feet and then Kofi with the SOS to Orton and both men are down.

Kofi gets a near fall. Kofi clotheslines Orton over the top rope to the floor and then Kofi with a suicide dive. They return to the ring and Kofi goes up top and he hits a cross body for a near fall. Kofi with chops to Orton followed by a discus chop and clothesline. Orton with an Irish whip but Kofi leaps from the turnbuckles for a clothesline and gets a near fall. Orton with a back breaker and then he waits for Kofi to get back to his feet. Orton tries for the RKO but Kofi with a drop kick and Kofi runs laps around Orton for the Boom Boom Leg Drop. Kofi tunes up the steel band and he hits Trouble in Paradise but Orton gets his hand on the ropes.

Orton falls to the floor and Kofi pulls Orton back into the ring. Orton with the IEDDT as he was playing a snake-like possum. Orton sees Kofi down and he thinks about a field goal kick. Kofi blocks it with his elbow. Orton with a divorce court to the injured arm. Orton does his RKO push ups as he waits for Kofi to get up. Kofi misses Trouble in Paradise and Orton does not miss with the RKO and gets the three count.
Winner: Randy Orton

(This was an okay match and maintained the last few weeks of the feud, but did not live up to the build that should have happened after the Madison Square Garden situation. There was some good action in the match, especially with Kofi blocking the field goal kick and Orton focusing on the arm. The pre-match situation with Rhodes and DiBiase was not good on both parts. They beat up Kofi before a Raw match but won’t do it at a pay per view when the stakes are higher? Then Kofi turns his back on Cody and Ted and they do nothing?)

Batista is in Teddy Long’s office and he tells Teddy that it was his fault that he lost and Teddy will make it right. Batista has a chair and he tells Teddy that he better make it right. He tells Teddy that the next time, he will not miss with the chair.

Match Number Seven: Unified Tag Title Match: Chris Jericho and Big Show versus Degeneration X in a Table, Ladders, and Chairs Match

Show pushes Hunter while Michaels punches Jericho. Michaels and Jericho lock up while Show and Hunter punch each other and Show with a head butt that sends Hunter to the floor. Show with an Irish whip that sends Hunter into the ringside barrier. Back in the ring, Michaels with a swinging neck breaker. Show misses a charge at Hunter and Show goes into the crowd. Jericho with a snap mare to Michaels. Hunter gets a table and sets it up against the ringside barrier. Michaels with a kick when Jericho charges at him. Show punches Hunter as they fight to a ladder and table. Michaels kicks Jericho to the apron and then he sends Jericho to the floor. Michaels chops Jericho while Hunter and Show fight in the crowd.

Jericho sends Michaels into the ring post and then Jericho moves a table and he tries to suplex Michaels through the table. Michaels tries to send Jericho through the table but Michaels with a chop and then he sends Jericho back into the ring. Michaels with the flying forearm and kip up. Jericho tries for the Walls of Jericho but Michaels escapes and then he hits a reverse atomic drop and chop. Michaels with a slam and then he goes up top for the elbow drop but Jericho gets his knees up and Michaels goes to the floor. Jericho brings the ladder to the ring as we see Hunter send Show into the Titantron. Jericho runs with a chair but Hunter with a kick. Hunter tries for a pedigree on the stage but Jericho with a back body drop. Michaels stops by for a second and he gets punched before Michaels goes to the back. Show holds Hunter and Michaels returns with a chair and we have a rehash of the Tanaka/Awesome chair fights. Michaels hits Show and Jericho with the chair and then Show stops Michaels.

Show walks to the ring and he is followed by Jericho. Jericho enters the ring while he waits for Show to bring the ladder into the ring. Hunter and Shawn recover in time to stop the ladder from getting into the ring. Hunter punches Jericho as Michaels brings the ladder into the ring. Hunter punches Jericho in the corner. Hunter sets up the ladder but thinks that it would be better to run it into Jericho’s chest.

Michaels slams Jericho and then they hit a double suplex of the ladder onto Jericho. They then use the ladder to knock Show down. Hunter and Shawn set up the ladder and Show takes care of Hunter and then pulls Michaels off the ladder. Hunter punches Show but Show punches back. Jericho brings another ladder into the ring and he drops Michaels on the ladder. Jericho with a baseball slide into the ladder and the momentum sends Michaels into the ring post. Show takes the ladder out of the equation. Jericho bulldogs Hunter onto the ladder. Jericho punches Michaels off the apron as Show sets up the ladder in the corner. Jericho punches Hunter and Jericho with an Irish whip into the ladder. Show runs Hunter into the ladder and then they put Hunter in the ladder of woe. Michaels chops Show and Show Irish whips Shawn onto the ladder and Michaels does the Michaels flip. Show with a splash onto Hunter and Hunter crumbles to the mat.

Hunter reverses an Irish whip and Jericho flips off the ladder to the floor. Show misses a splash and then Hunter with punches. Hunter with a face buster and then he takes the ladder and hits Show in the head. Jericho falls victim to the ladder when Hunter throws it onto him. Hunter blocks a choke slam and counters with a DDT. Michaels with a vintage elbow drop to Show. Shawn tunes up the band and Jericho avoids Sweet Chin Music. Jericho hits the Codebreaker and Shawn goes to the floor. Hunter with a spinebuster to Jericho but Show with a spear to Hunter.

Show sets up the ladder and he climbs it gingerly but Hunter has a chair and he hits Show in the back. Show punches the chair into Hunter’s face and Hunter is down and crawls away. Show tries to climb again and Shawn and Hunter push Show off the ladder. Hunter and Shawn with a spike pedigree and Show falls to the floor.

Shawn sets up a ladder and he climbs but Jericho pushes Shawn off and he lands on Show. Jericho climbs the ladder and Hunter returns to the ring and he grabs Jericho’s leg. The belts sway above Jericho as he tries to keep Hunter at bay. Hunter with a power bomb to Jericho and both men are down.

Hunter climbs the ladder but Show returns to the ring and he choke slams Hunter from the ladder. Show breaks the ladder and throws it out of the ring. Show punches Hunter in the abdomen and follows it with a head butt. Show with a slam while Jericho brings a new ladder into the ring. Show hip tosses Michaels back into the ring. Jericho puts Hunter and Michaels into the middle of the ladder while Jericho uses the chair on the ladder. Show drops the ladder onto Shawn and Hunter and then he breaks it in half. Show picks up Michaels and he runs Michaels and Hunter through the table on the floor. Jericho gets on Show’s shoulders and then he tries to figure out how to get the belts. Shawn and Hunter return to the ring and Show gets super kicked and Jericho falls out of the ring and off the table. Shawn with another super kick and then they use the ladder edge to send Show over the top rope to the floor.

Hunter holds the side of the ladder and Michaels climbs it and he gets the title belts to win.
Winners: Degeneration X

Shawn and Hunter celebrate in the ring as we go to credits.

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