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<p>Excited for the new thread. Was rewatching the last PPV video, and it strikes me that with Rhino and Jerry Lynn allied together as heels, Rob Van Dam coming back from injury and Steve Corino running a faction, it's almost like this could be taking place in 2001 / 2002. </p><p> </p><p>

Which is to say, it feels like ECW never died, at least in the top feuds! Now though, now's the time to see how ECW evolves!</p><p> </p><p>

And I think I'll start by seeing this starting video...</p>

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<p>Just watched the video...</p><p> </p><p>

Well, that's certainly a lot of exciting news come ECW's way, enough to get the online fans buzzing. I'm not sure if ECW at this point isn't in the peak ROH period of making money but getting criticism for being more like WWE, but I'm curious to see how well Mr. Regal's charges thrive on the roster. Obviously, they're your two biggest candidates for replacing CM Punk, but I think with the likes of RVD and Rhino around you might be fine a little while longer after his departure. </p><p> </p><p>

Cyberslam sticking around as a B-Show is certainly interesting and makes perfect sense, though I'd be curious as to what you'd put on that program in terms of feuds that you couldn't on the main FX show. After all, the roster is only so big and can only have so many feuds that don't involve the titles, managers or something else. So I'll be curious to see who floats in and out of there.</p>

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Excited for the new thread. Was rewatching the last PPV video, and it strikes me that with Rhino and Jerry Lynn allied together as heels, Rob Van Dam coming back from injury and Steve Corino running a faction, it's almost like this could be taking place in 2001 / 2002.

 

Which is to say, it feels like ECW never died, at least in the top feuds! Now though, now's the time to see how ECW evolves!

 

And I think I'll start by seeing this starting video...

While the intent obviously isn't to feel like the first year was a waste and nothing has changed in 6 years, the Lynn/Rhino alliance and him being the TV & World Champion was something I was keen to do. Especially with Guilty As Charged 2001 being the last ECW PPV, and the same event in 2007 having a similar "landmark moment" with the new show coming. Like you say RVD out injured and his likely chase of the title when he returns, it does feel like a "what could have been", albeit with hopefully enough change that the roster feels fresh.

Just watched the video...

 

Well, that's certainly a lot of exciting news come ECW's way, enough to get the online fans buzzing. I'm not sure if ECW at this point isn't in the peak ROH period of making money but getting criticism for being more like WWE, but I'm curious to see how well Mr. Regal's charges thrive on the roster. Obviously, they're your two biggest candidates for replacing CM Punk, but I think with the likes of RVD and Rhino around you might be fine a little while longer after his departure.

 

Cyberslam sticking around as a B-Show is certainly interesting and makes perfect sense, though I'd be curious as to what you'd put on that program in terms of feuds that you couldn't on the main FX show. After all, the roster is only so big and can only have so many feuds that don't involve the titles, managers or something else. So I'll be curious to see who floats in and out of there.

Yeah, there definitely a few people getting closer to Punk's level within the roster, but I think there needs to be a pretty stark raising of the bar across the board. Not only because the new show has a higher minimum rating requirement, but because there's been too many poor performers who've been given far too many chances. Punk has been great, but we need 4 or 5 people on that level, and hopefully the newcomers and some of the established names can do that.

 

I'll try and keep CyberSlam updated, at least with posts on the forum, but the idea will be to just use the people who might not be featured heavily during a certain period, but who I do see something in. Johnny Kashmere for example, is somebody who performs well, but with Trent Acid gone, I haven't yet worked out his direction. While he does appear once or twice in the first FX shows, CyberSlam's return will hopefully give me a chance to work something out with him. I also have a list of people who I want to try on the roster, people on my shortlist, but who could well be absolutely terrible when I use them. CyberSlam will give me the chance to introduce them on that show, and give me an idea of whether they're likely to be good enough. To give a few examples, Jamin Olivencia, Damien Steele and Derrick Neikirk are all WWE development people who I don't really know anything about, but who have caught my eye when browsing through the workers screen.

 

So a mix of the people like Balls Mahoney and Tony Mamaluke, who will likely never be heavily featured on the new show, people like Johnny Kashmere who will cycle in and out of being part of the new show, and young, tryouts who will hopefully develop into something I'd feel confident putting out on the FX show. There's plenty of people I want to try out on CyberSlam, and I think I'm going to really enjoy booking it as a B-show. Obviously the show quality will probably be terrible, but I do think it gives the potential to come up with a gimmick or idea that might not have developed with just having a single 1 hour show a week.

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ECW on FX - Episode #1 [Preview]

 

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Thursday February 15th 2007 marks the debut of ECW on FX!, as the “Tribe of Extreme” returns to Television for the first time in over six years. After closing its doors in early 2001, Extreme Championship Wrestling returned almost one year ago to the day, and resparked the revolution with an online exclusive show that proved that there was still a huge demand for their brand of Pro Wrestling!

 

Some of the personnel has changed, and the company has continued to evolve, but what remains is Paul Heyman’s commitment to producing contemporary, trend-setting and envelope pushing entertainment… and that is what ECW brings to FX!

 

Coming off the back of a successful pay-per-view, Guilty As Charged 2007, fans old and new were given the chance to catch up with all the happenings in the “Land of Extreme”, with two “preview episodes” for the new show. Now, the wait is over.

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Jerry Lynn made his ECW return at the aforementioned event, assisting Rhino in his Main Event match against CM Punk. As a result of his involvement, Rhino defeated Punk to take his World Championship title, becoming the “Dual Champion of ECW” in the process. He leads Extreme Championship Wrestling into this new era on FX… but there is no doubt that CM Punk will be looking for a fight! He will face Jerry Lynn in the Main Event of “ECW on FX”, but will also want revenge on the man who not only took his title, but put his girlfriend in the hospital.

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At Guilty As Charged, Alisson Danger looked to protect her boyfriend from a potentially career-threatening injury, but found herself at the mercy of Rhino. CM Punk could only watch as Rhino hit Alisson with a Piledriver from the apron, through a table, after she’d ignored her brother Steve Corino’s warning to stay away from ringside. As well as CM Punk, Steve Corino is expected to address the incident on the debut episode of ECW on FX!

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The opening match in the show’s history, will feature four men who once represented the same group within the company, as The Hustle’s Ricky Reyes & Rocky Romero face former members Low-Ki & Xavier. Ricky & Rocky are known as The Havana Pitbulls, and are the first and only people to hold the World Tag Team Championships since ECW’s return. Undefeated in 7 months with the company, The Havana Pitbulls face two men with momentum on their side, as they come off huge victories over Homicide and Sonny Siaki at Guilty As Charged. Having overcome two members of The Hustle at the pay-per-view, Low-Ki & Xavier would like nothing more than to make a statement, in the first ever ECW match to air on FX!

 

The other match on the night will see exciting newcomer Teddy Hart face Johnny Swinger, looking to follow up The New Hart Foundation’s impressive victory over The Extreme Horsemen with another win. Of course, those won’t be the only members of the roster appearing on the night, with the entire company desperate to make their mark as ECW comes to a new audience.

 

What that guarantees is a night of risk taking, show-stealing, intense action, as the men and women of ECW introduce themselves to the world... knowing that you only get one chance to make a good first impression!<hr color=black>

Confirmed Matches For Episode #1 of ECW on FX!

 

CM Punk vs.
the returning
Jerry Lynn

 

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Low-Ki & Xavier vs.
the undefeated World Tag Team Champions
The Havana Pitbulls

 

Johnny Swinger vs. Teddy Hart
making his singles debut
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I'll try and keep CyberSlam updated, at least with posts on the forum, but the idea will be to just use the people who might not be featured heavily during a certain period, but who I do see something in. Johnny Kashmere for example, is somebody who performs well, but with Trent Acid gone, I haven't yet worked out his direction. While he does appear once or twice in the first FX shows, CyberSlam's return will hopefully give me a chance to work something out with him.
Sounds decent. Kashmere could actually live up to the ECW legacy of having tag teams (Eliminators, Gangstas) losing one guy and moving onwards.

 

I also have a list of people who I want to try on the roster, people on my shortlist, but who could well be absolutely terrible when I use them. CyberSlam will give me the chance to introduce them on that show, and give me an idea of whether they're likely to be good enough. To give a few examples, Jamin Olivencia, Damien Steele and Derrick Neikirk are all WWE development people who I don't really know anything about, but who have caught my eye when browsing through the workers screen.
IRL, Jamin Olivencia was a pretty decent hand in OVW as a regional kind of star. IIRC he only started with OVW in 2006, so you're actually picking him up quite quick. Big boy, good looking. Damien Steele is a Georgia boy, did shots for Dusty Rhodes on the indies, worked for DSW. Didn't really go anywhere, died in 2009. Derrick Neikirk is a Les Thatcher trainee from HWA, appeared in developmental in DSW, FCW and OVW from 2005 to 2008.

 

Suffice it to say, be interesting to see what you pull out of these guys!

 

So a mix of the people like Balls Mahoney and Tony Mamaluke, who will likely never be heavily featured on the new show, people like Johnny Kashmere who will cycle in and out of being part of the new show, and young, tryouts who will hopefully develop into something I'd feel confident putting out on the FX show. There's plenty of people I want to try out on CyberSlam, and I think I'm going to really enjoy booking it as a B-show. Obviously the show quality will probably be terrible, but I do think it gives the potential to come up with a gimmick or idea that might not have developed with just having a single 1 hour show a week.

 

> Keeping Balls Mahoney and Tony Mamaluke.

 

Is Chilly Willy in the database somewhere. Christian York? Joey Mercury? Please, anyone else besides Mamaluke! :p

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Sounds decent. Kashmere could actually live up to the ECW legacy of having tag teams (Eliminators, Gangstas) losing one guy and moving onwards.

He's one of those like Brent Albright and Xavier who, because they didn't make it that big in real life, I'd love to make something of. I definitely thing long-term he'll be at least a solid midcarder. But I'd also like to think Trent Acid could be back one day.

IRL, Jamin Olivencia was a pretty decent hand in OVW as a regional kind of star. IIRC he only started with OVW in 2006, so you're actually picking him up quite quick. Big boy, good looking. Damien Steele is a Georgia boy, did shots for Dusty Rhodes on the indies, worked for DSW. Didn't really go anywhere, died in 2009. Derrick Neikirk is a Les Thatcher trainee from HWA, appeared in developmental in DSW, FCW and OVW from 2005 to 2008.

 

Suffice it to say, be interesting to see what you pull out of these guys

I'd be so much better at building a roster for this time if I had your knowledge, I'll definitely look into them before I bring them in though.

> Keeping Balls Mahoney and Tony Mamaluke.

 

Is Chilly Willy in the database somewhere. Christian York? Joey Mercury? Please, anyone else besides Mamaluke! :p

:D I didn't know anybody could ever feel so strongly about Tony Mamaluke. I did actually look for Chilly Willy when I started, but don't think he's in the mod.

 

Perfect timing too, because Balls & Tony are booked this week ;)

Don't listen to em, Tony Mamaluke is a utility player for your undercard. Never forget the second best duo in FBI. Guido/Tracy, then Guido/Tony :D

You're the expert :D I mean I know he's not the most exciting guy, but I've always thought he was alright. Although his ratings do suggest otherwise.

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ECW on FX - Episode #2 [Preview]

 

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Last week's debut of ECW on FX provided a number of hugely memorable moments, as Extreme Championship Wrestling went all out to show the world what they were capable of. Between Low-Ki & Xavier's defeat of the previously unbeaten Havana Pitbulls, the shocking upset in the Main Event between Jerry Lynn and CM Punk, and the return of Rob Van Dam, the debut episode gave the perfect "first impression" of what fans can expect from ECW on FX!

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This week, the momentum looks set to continue, with Rob Van Dam making his return to in-ring competition against Sonny Siaki. While RVD's focus last week was ECW World Champion Rhino, and his former rival Jerry Lynn, he also has unfinished business with "The Muscle of The Hustle". Three months ago, before November To Remember 2006, Rob Van Dam was injured ahead of a World Championship defence, after Sonny Siaki hit him with his car as he arrived at the building. The injuries sustained put RVD on the sidelines for the rest of the year, and forced him to relinquish the ECW World Championship. Rob Van Dam is back to regain the title he never lost, but will go through Sonny Siaki first, on his return to action!

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After their New Hart Foundation partner Teddy Hart made his mark last week, TJ Wilson & Harry Smith - known as The Stampede Bulldogs when working as a tag team - will face two members of The Extreme Horsemen, looking to continue the group's impressive start to their ECW careers. "The Enforcer" C.W. Anderson and "The Gatekeeper" Stevie Richards will be their opponents on the night, presenting a tough challenge for the two youngest members of the ECW roster.

 

While ECW on FX is a brand new show, old rivalries will rage on, as The F.B.I of Little Guido & Chuck Palumbo take on former group member Tony Mamaluke, and his partner Balls Mahoney. Things are particularly personal between Guido & Mamaluke, and their intense feud will continue, with an all new audience!

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Also scheduled to air on the show is a sit-down interview with William Regal, as the former WWE man introduces two new competitors to ECW. Internationally respected independent wrestlers Bryan Danielson & Nigel McGuinness have been officially signed to the company, and William Regal will give viewers his insight into what makes them such valuable additions to the ECW roster. With all that, and the reaction to the debut episode of ECW on FX, this week promise to pick up where the previous show left off, and continue the momentum for the hottest new show on television!<hr color=black>

Confirmed Matches For Episode #2 of ECW on FX!

 

Rob Van Dam vs. Sonny Siaki

 

Balls Mahoney & Tony Mamaluke vs. The F.B.I (Chuck Palumbo & Little Guido)

 

The Extreme Horsemen (C.W. Anderson & Stevie Richards) vs. The Stampede Bulldogs (Harry Smith & TJ Wilson)<hr color=black>

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I'd be so much better at building a roster for this time if I had your knowledge, I'll definitely look into them before I bring them in though.

 

I'm the kind of weirdo who looks up people in cagematch after reading their names in the database. And then I start watching matches and following niche super-fans who talk about them. That's pretty much the only reason I know who a Mammoth Sasaki is, for example.

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ECW on FX - Episode #3 [Preview]

 

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Following the events of the first two weeks of ECW on FX, a huge Main Event match has been made for Episode #3, as four former ECW World Champions compete in Tag Team action. CM Punk & Rob Van Dam have both held the title for the first time since the return of ECW, while Rhino & Jerry Lynn became Champion during the company's original run. The undefeated current World Champion Rhino will make his FX in-ring debut on this week's show, and look to prove why he's been dubbed "undefeatable" by some within ECW.

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Another competitor will enter the "ECW on FX" ring for the first time, as William Regal introduces Nigel McGuinness to the ECW fanbase. He will face Chad Collyer, who holds an impressive record since coming to the company, but has usually competed in tag team matches since his arrival. Collyer's first match since he and Brent Albright lost to The Havana Pitbulls at Guilty As Charged, "The Ice Man" will be keen not to lose to the newcomer, at the risk of falling further down the pecking order.

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The show will be opened by two men who are certainly on their way up in ECW, as Low-Ki faces Ricky Reyes, two weeks after Ki & Xavier ended the World Tag Team Champions' undefeated run in the company. Rumours suggest that the team of Low-Ki & Xavier, who had never worked as a pair before, could be in line for a shot at the Champions, and defeating one half of The Havana Pitbulls would only strengthen their claim. Rocky Romero and Xavier will be banned from ringside for this match, with the two of them set to face off next week with the same rules enforced.

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Speaking of The Hustle, it is believed that we will hear from Homicide for the first time since ECW Guilty As Charged 2007, as Sonny Siaki meets him in an undisclosed location...

 

With three hugely competitive matches, and a volatile locker room environment, we are guaranteed an unpredictable hour of Extreme action... Thursday Night, only on FX!<hr color=black>

Confirmed Matches For Episode #3 of ECW on FX!

 

CM Punk & Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn & Rhino

 

Chad Collyer vs. Nigel McGuinness

 

Low-Ki vs. Ricky Reyes<hr color=black>

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<p>Devon Storm He wrestled for ECW in 1996 in 26 appearances, mostly jobbing. And he didn't do anything after 2002 because he became a chiropracter or masseuse, so the wrestling became a weekend side hustle. </p><p> </p><p>

One thing I didn't realize after looking up the above is that he's apparently 6'2, so you might want to make sure whoever you replace him with is the same height! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

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ECW on FX - Episode #4 [Preview]

 

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This week on ECW on FX, the show's first ever title match will take place, as ECW World Television Champion Rhino defends his title against "The Shooter" Brent Albright. Albright has been a large part of the revived ECW over the last 12 months, but is yet to reach the heights of the likes of Rhino and others. Debuting with a lot of hype, largely built upon a multi-year, cross promotional rivalry with CM Punk, Brent Albright struggled under the spotlight in ECW, and many believed he wasn't cut out for the Main Event spots. While the last few months have seen him rebuild his reputation in a tag team with Chad Collyer, they too fell short at Guilty As Charged, losing a World Tag Team titles match against The Havana Pitbulls. This match offers Brent Albright a second chance at singles success, and with Rhino spreading himself thin since the pay-per-view, it may be the best time (if there is such a thing) to face the undefeated, Dual Champion of ECW...

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Not only will we see Rhino's first singles match and the first title match of the ECW on FX era, but Paul Heyman will also appear in front of the live crowd at the Hammerstein Ballroom, the first time since the show debuted. Heyman has looked to take more of a background role as the show focusses on the young, hungry, agressive roster that "The Chief of ECW" has built, but tonight calls for him to address the audience in the ring! That's because Paul has a "huge announcement" to make, with speculation running rampant throughout the week as to the nature of his statement.

 

Also set to be in action, The New Hart Foundation will appear as a trio, Harry Smith, TJ Wilson & Teddy Hart "sharpening their swords" against three competitors currently unsigned to ECW. Xavier will also go up against his former Hustle teammates Ricky Reyes, and looks to match Low-Ki's victory over Rocky Romero with a win of his own. Confirmed as the Number One Contenders to the World Tag Team Championships last week, Low-Ki & Xavier will also be aware of the potential threat coming from Sonny Siaki, who was issued an ultimatum by Homicide last week...

 

As well as that, we will hear from William Regal, who is set to address Nigel McGuinness' debut victory last week, and the upcoming debut of Bryan Danielson on next week's show. Before any of that however, Steve Corino is set to "call out" CM Punk at the show's open.

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The leader of The Extreme Horsemen blames CM Punk for what happened to his sister Alisson Danger at Guilty As Charged, as she was hit with a Piledriver - from the apron, through a table on the outside - by Rhino. CM Punk is in a relationship with Alisson, and Corino holds him responsible for her coming out to ringside during the match. He has bizarrely refused to place any of the blame at the door of Rhino, who Corino claims was "just doing what he had to". Steve Corino will this week address CM Punk, and explain how the situation has affected himself, and the entire Corino family.<hr color=black>

Confirmed Matches For Episode #4 of ECW on FX!

 

ECW World Television Championship Match

Rhino © vs. Brent Albright

 

Los Guardias vs. The New Hart Foundation

 

Ricky Reyes vs. Xavier<hr color=black>

Devon Storm He wrestled for ECW in 1996 in 26 appearances, mostly jobbing. And he didn't do anything after 2002 because he became a chiropracter or masseuse, so the wrestling became a weekend side hustle.

 

One thing I didn't realize after looking up the above is that he's apparently 6'2, so you might want to make sure whoever you replace him with is the same height! :p

Yeah, I knew of him as Crowbar, but only recently saw he was in the original ECW. Didn't know about his career change though.

 

I'm quite surprised he's that tall, but I just checked and the guy who was my idea as "the hooded man" is 6ft 3in. So not too bad. With that said, "plans changed" and the storyline will play out differently to how I first imagined. Either way, Devon is unlikely to get a proper run, unless he impresses me. Might be a decent candidate to work CyberSlam now I think about it.

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ECW on FX - Episode #5 [Preview]

 

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This week's ECW on FX will see Steve Corino's constant talking about what he intends to do to CM Punk come to an end, as he faces his sister's boyfriend in singles competition. That match will Main Event, and with CM Punk's recent injury issues - as well as the presence of Paul Burchill at ringside - the match could really go either way. Things have been extremely personal between the two men for quite some time, their history going beyond their careers in ECW...

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Elsewhere, there will be reaction to Rhino's shockingly dominant victory over Brent Albright last week, a ECW World Television Championship defence that lasted less than two minutes. While Brent Albright will not appear, Rhino is set to address what happened last week. During that show, Paul Heyman also announced ECW's Living Dangerously 2007 pay-per-view, an event that will be Main Evented by Rhino vs. Rob Van Dam for the ECW World title. Jerry Lynn was interviewed earlier in the week, and his thoughts on Rob Van Dam, Rhino and his role in ECW will all be discussed in his conversation with Joey Styles.

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Also in action will be Low-Ki, who goes one on one will Little Guido. Guido will be joined by Chuck Palumbo at ringside, and Xavier will corner his tag team partner. "The Revolutionary" will have to have eyes in the back of his head however, as Sonny Siaki continues to attempt to take Xavier out of ECW, on the orders of Homicide, and threat of expulsion from The Hustle!

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The other match on the night will see Bryan Danielson make his much anticipated in-ring debut, as he faces a fellow debutant Danny Basham. It was confirmed this week that Danny Basham had been working for ECW over the last year in a "different role", but this match gives him the opportunity to rain on Danielson's parade, and potentially make himself a fixture of ECW on FX!<hr color=black>

Confirmed Matches For Episode #5 of ECW on FX!

 

CM Punk vs. Steve Corino

 

Little Guido vs. Low-Ki

 

Bryan Danielson vs. Danny Basham<hr color=black>

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