Kofi Kingston Beats Shelton Benjamin, Loses To Cedric Alexander In Back-To-Back Matches
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The WWE RAW Tag Team Champions, the New Day continued their rivalry with The Hurt Business this week.Kofi Kingston faced Shelton Benjamin in a singles match. The veterans demonstrated their in-ring expertise throughout the bout. Kingston gained momentum with a flurry of offense, but Benjamin floored him with a powerbomb. He locked in a nasty ankle lock, but Kingston reached the ropes. Benjamin displayed his impressive athleticism, but Kingston won the match with Trouble in Paradise.
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After the bout, Cedric Alexander challenged Kingston to a match, and he accepted. Alexander took control early on by attacking Kingston’s leg. Alexander grounded Kingston, but the former WWE Champion rallied. A spinning Brainbuster earned Alexander a near fall, but he couldn’t put Kingston away. But in the end, Alexander pinned Kingston with a Lumbar Check.
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— WWE (@WWE) December 8, 2020
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