Zack Ryder vs. United States Champion Antonio Cesaro: photos | WWE

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United States Champion Antonio Cesaro approaches the ring with Aksana to face his newly crowned No. 1 contender, Zack Ryder.

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Cesaro impressively declares the contest as "unfair" in five languages.

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Ryder earned the right to face Cesaro by winning an Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal during the Pre-Show on YouTube.com/WWE, Facebook and WWE.com.

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The Ryder Revolution was in full effect at Night of Champions.

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For most of the contest, the dangerous Cesaro was too much for the "Internet Champion" to handle.

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The seductive Aksana, Cesaro's insurance policy, eyes the action from ringside.

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The Swiss Superstar uses a litany of maneuvers displaying his brute power.

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Cesaro leaps onto the prone challenger with a hefty double-stomp.

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In the most vicious moment of the matchup, Cesaro nails a European forearm uppercut to Ryder's jaw.

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Cesaro and Aksana celebrate the successful defense with a loving embrace.

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