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WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, centre, in attendance.
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WWE just held its first UK stadium event in 30 years with 'Clash at the Castle' in Cardiff, Wales. All photos: WWE
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The Street Profits and Madcap Moss defeated Austin Theory and Alpha Academy.
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WWE Raw Women's champion Bianca Belair comes to the ring.
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WWE Smackdown women's champion Liv Morgan successfully defended her title against Shayna Baszler.
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Riddle takes to the air in his match with Seth 'Freakin' Rollins.
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A six-women tag-team match of Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair and Asuka faced off against Dakota Kai, Bayley and Iyo Sky.
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Rey Mysterio and Edge take on the Judgement Day.
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Boxing champion Tyson Fury makes a special appearance at 'Clash at the Castle'.
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Bianca Belair shows off her strength with a military press of Dakota Kai.
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The Judgement Day with, from left, Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest, make their entrance in the ring.
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Seth 'Freakin' Rollins makes his way to the ring for his match against Riddle.
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Austin Theory and Angelo Dawkins square off in the ring during their six-man tag team match.
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Gunther and Sheamus have a stare down.
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Gunther retains his Intercontinental Championship by defeating Sheamus at 'Clash at the Castle'.
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Liv Morgan holds her WWE SmackDown Women's Championship belt.
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Dominik Mysterio stands over his father Rey Mysterio, and Edge, after betraying them.
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Seth 'Freakin' Rollins goes for a top rope move on to Riddle.
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Drew McIntyre, the first ever UK WWE world champion, makes his way to the ring as the home town favourite.
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Tyson Fury joins a defeated Drew McIntyre in the ring.
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Tyson Fury and Drew McIntyre pose on the ropes for fans.
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WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, centre, in attendance.
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WWE just held its first UK stadium event in 30 years with 'Clash at the Castle' in Cardiff, Wales. All photos: WWE
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The Street Profits and Madcap Moss defeated Austin Theory and Alpha Academy.
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WWE Raw Women's champion Bianca Belair comes to the ring.
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WWE Smackdown women's champion Liv Morgan successfully defended her title against Shayna Baszler.
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Riddle takes to the air in his match with Seth 'Freakin' Rollins.
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A six-women tag-team match of Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair and Asuka faced off against Dakota Kai, Bayley and Iyo Sky.
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Rey Mysterio and Edge take on the Judgement Day.
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Boxing champion Tyson Fury makes a special appearance at 'Clash at the Castle'.
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Bianca Belair shows off her strength with a military press of Dakota Kai.
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The Judgement Day with, from left, Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest, make their entrance in the ring.
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Seth 'Freakin' Rollins makes his way to the ring for his match against Riddle.
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Austin Theory and Angelo Dawkins square off in the ring during their six-man tag team match.
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Gunther and Sheamus have a stare down.
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Gunther retains his Intercontinental Championship by defeating Sheamus at 'Clash at the Castle'.
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Liv Morgan holds her WWE SmackDown Women's Championship belt.
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Dominik Mysterio stands over his father Rey Mysterio, and Edge, after betraying them.
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Seth 'Freakin' Rollins goes for a top rope move on to Riddle.
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Drew McIntyre, the first ever UK WWE world champion, makes his way to the ring as the home town favourite.
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Tyson Fury joins a defeated Drew McIntyre in the ring.
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Tyson Fury and Drew McIntyre pose on the ropes for fans.
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WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, centre, in attendance.
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