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Raw preview: Punk speaks, AJ general manages. Who watches?

Monday July 30, 2012 5:47 PM By Alfonso Castillo

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 It may not have received nearly as much hype as last week’s show, but the 1001st episode of Raw tonight is, in some ways, even more important. That’s in large part because it marks the true beginning of the 3-hour era, and will not have the Rock, the Undertaker or a reunited D-Generation X to prop it up in the ratings.

 As it will on most Monday nights going forward, WWE will have...

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