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10. How WWE Matches Are Changing

Apollo Crews Andrade Buddy Murphy Daniel Bryan
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There's been a sneaky change in the way most talent within WWE start their matches.

On Raw, Cesaro planted a boot on Samoa Joe's face as soon as the bell started ringing. On SmackDown, two matches followed that same format. First, Apollo Crews turned Andrade inside out with a lariat, then Buddy Murphy's knee strike earned him a near fall on Daniel Bryan.

No complaints here. Those sudden jump-starts are way better than the formulaic lock-up spot.

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