[11] He was also immediately placed into Brock Lesnar's Survivor Series team, which also included A-Train, Big Show, and Matt Morgan in order to compete against Lesnar's rival Kurt Angle and his team. The giant one-upped The Total Package a few weeks later, dropkicking the monster over the top rope and through a ringside table before chokeslamming him with ease. Ness barely budged when opponents struck him, with foes bouncing off him like flies. Follow us on our social media channels to stay connected. Join us to discuss WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, Stardom, ChocoPro, GCW, and every other promotion, big or small, past and present. If the bell never had to ring, Australian native, Nathan Jones, would've been one of the biggest foreign stars in WWE history. Nathan Jones wouldn't have the longest career with the WWE, but he would get a small spot on the WrestleMania 19 show helping The Undertaker. WWE NXT results, May 30, 2023: Baron Corbin makes a shocking return to NXT and attacks Carmelo Hayes! However, he was defeated after Rove was smashed with Jeff Jarrett's guitar and Jones was hit with the Stroke. [May 2005] 2003 On December 6, 2003, he apparently decided to "quit" the business during a Smackdown! Jones next took part in the 1995 World's Strongest Man contest. He even showed his devotion and cycled 25 miles a day to court his true love. He is also alleged to have begun taking steroids during this time. The story of how the ship he were on got hit and sank, his great grandfather was the only survivor out of 6 men on board, suffering under below freezing temperatures, swam across The River Thames to his survival. During his trial, he admitted the fact that the armed robberies that he had committed were under the influence of Amphetamines and Steroids. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. (WWE) debut on the SmackDown! He was also placed in matches by either Lesnar or Heyman to aid them. Few Superstars had as frightening a background as Nathan Jones. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. King Kong and Awesome Kong looked to be on the fast track to the WCW Tag Team Championships, until they ran into WCWs top two stars Sting and Ric Flair. In it, Jones made an impressionable cameo appearance as the imposing giant Greek warrior Boagrius. During the robberies, he became one of Australia's most wanted and ended up serving seven years in a maximum-security prison. Nathan Jones left WWE because he felt that the whole touring schedule of WWE was quite hectic and exhausting. After the title loss, Jones began performing for Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAX in June. exhausting touring schedule. During the robberies, he became one of Australia's most wanted and ended up serving seven years in a maximum-security prison. Jones is best known for his stint with World Wrestling Entertainment, where he performed on its SmackDown brand. Showed promise as a WWE Wrestler (2001-2003) until he quit, due to an Nathan Jones is best remembered for his roles in movies like Troy & Mad Max: Fury Road. He took first place, topping a field that included 1993 World's Strongest Man Gary Taylor. Nathan Frazer on WWE.com ; Nathan Frazer's profile at . On the 8 April episode of SmackDown!, Jones made his televised WWE debut and defeated Bill DeMott. But thats exactly what ECW wrestlers got when the 6-foot-8, 300-pounder hit the ring. Within a short space of time, he became the National Powerlifting Champion of Australia. Though he never captured it, he did win the promotions tag team titles with Ken Patera. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Nathan most notably appeared alongside The Undertaker at WrestleMania XIX, as well as part of Team Lesnar at Survivor Series 2003. There are many questions that the closing of WCW left unanswered. Nathan Jones Height: 6'11 (2.11 m) At 6'11 and over 300 lbs, Nathan Jones was a physical specimen who had the potential to succeed in the WWE. Nathan Jones . His last appearance on WWE TV was his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2022. The character that he would portray on . Though names like Hail and Roadblock may not be as hallowed as their more successful counterparts, these colossuses are certainly worthy of recognition. The jolly giant invited WWE fans to be a part of his wedding to the lovely Joyce, which took place on Saturday Nights Main Event in October 1985. On December 6, 2003, Jones left WWE. This resulted in breaking the arm he was using to wrestle (a spiral fracture of the humerus), and he subsequently was out of the competition. He recently hosted the UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW in Cardiff before Clash at the Castle. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Tipping the scales at a reported 679 pounds, the monster was part of Kevin Sullivans collection of oddities, The Dungeon of Doom. In 2005, he wrestled three matches for World Series Wrestling. [4] While in prison, he was introduced to the sport of powerlifting. Being spotted by Jackie Chan was his big break. During the robberies, he became one of Australia's most wanted and ended up serving seven years in a maximum-security prison and one year on work release. At Survivor Series, Jones was eliminated by Angle after he submitted to the Ankle lock. Information November 7, 2002 - Smackdown! Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, power-lifting champion, strongman, and former WWE professional wrestler. Dumping his tights for jorts and flannel, the rechristened Reese was the intimidating muscle that the outcasts needed to get noticed in WCW. 04.12.2003. Jones was blessed with the size and look that Vince McMahon covets in his main event stars. On October 25, Jones and Heidenreich successfully retained the title against Jimmy Snuka, Jr. and The Predator before losing the title the next day to Naoya Ogawa and Shinya Hashimoto. [1][9][10] He was originally promoted as a "Hannibal Lecter" type character. The Rapmaster PN News burst onto the scene in 1991. From 1994 to 1996 he won several contests, including the World Strongman Challenge and the World Strength Challenge. Jones returned to the World's Strongest Man competition in 1996 and placed third in a qualifying heat behind Magns Ver Magnsson and Jorma Ojanaho. The Colossus of Boggo Road debuted in spring 2003 and quickly caught the eye of The Undertaker. Jackie Chan saw him on the Good Morning Australia Show picking up the back of a Ford truck and pushed it for 30m. Injured his arm after being sideswiped by a cement truck in Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2008. Standing 6-foot-10 and tipping the scales at 430 pounds, Elmer loved to square dance with his family as much as he loved squashing his foes in the ring. [1] Near the closing moments of the match, Jones reappeared and attacked Big Show, enabling Undertaker to pin A-Train for the victory. Roderick Strong Shocks The World And Is All Elite, Report: Goldbergs WWE contract has expired, The Bella Twins Are Officially Free Agents, Tony Khan Announces The Return Of Ring Of Honor TV, Ring Of Honor Tag Team Champion Jay Briscoe Passes Away At 38. [12], After leaving WWE, Jones was scheduled to make his pro wrestling return in 2004 at the Australian Wrestling Supershow III, booked against Mark Mercedes. [11] On 10 April 2003 episode of SmackDown!, Jones made his televised WWE in-ring debut and defeated Bill DeMott. All the while, his grandfather (on his mother's side) held a physics & electrical engineering degree, and competed in Olympic track cycling. AtWrestleMania XIX, Jones and Undertaker were scheduled to face Big Show and A-Train in a tag team match, but at the last minute, the match was made a handicap match instead. Nathan Jones left WWE because he felt that the whole touring schedule of WWE was quite hectic and exhausting. Naturally, the aggressive Jones sought to let out his rage in WWE rings. He was known as "The Colossus of Boggo Road", a title referring to his time spent in Boggo Road Gaol, a notorious maximum-security Australian prison. Jones is best known for his stint with World Wrestling Entertainment, where he performed on its SmackDown brand. On the April 10, 2003 episode ofSmackDown!, Jones made his televised WWE in-ring debut and defeatedBill DeMott. The company is trying to come up with ways to utilize the Hall of Famer's increasing demand even after retirement. WWE set up Nathan Jones as a character who was a demented ex-con. 2001 On 5 October, he defeated Lee Star and on 7 and 8 October, he defeated Mark Hilton. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Mark Calaway also did his best to protect the character, which has increased fans' interest. Debut Previously, Balgaard lost matches to the likes of Odyssey Jones, Axiom, Nathan Frazer and Eddy Thorpe, among others. 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Although he was sentenced for the crime of string armed robberies, it was not done out of personal greed or avarice, but due to the unfairness and inequality of the system. We have estimated Nathan Jones's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Whether he was rapping in the ring or in commercials for WCWs pay-per-views, News remained a fan favorite for his fresh rhymes and powerful presence in the squared circle. The big man soon fell under Ravens spell and joined his gang of misfits. That contest was won by Magns Ver Magnsson, with Nathan finishing fifth in a field of twelve competitors. Upon debuting, Jones' was put into an angle with The Undertaker as he became Undertaker's storyline protg in order to feud with A-Train and The Big Show, Undertaker's enemies at the time. Jones returned to Strongman competition in 1996, winning the World Strongman Challenge, and placed third in a World's Strongest Man qualifying heat behind Magns Ver Magnsson and Jorma Ojanaho.[8]. He suffered nerve damage to his arm and was sidelined from wrestling for three months. Near the closing moments of the match, Jones reappeared and attacked Big Show, enabling Undertaker to pin A-Train for the victory. [1] Jones was then sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to improve his skills. With a mullet, mustache and leather vest combo that made him look equal parts biker and pro wrestler, 911 was an instant fan favorite with the hardcore faithful. During his wrestling career, he became a one time world champion after winning the WWA World Heavyweight Championship once during his stint in World Wrestling All-Stars. Reddit, Inc. 2023. Brought into WCW by Harley Race in 1993, King Kong and Awesome Kong were primitive competitors billed at a total combined weight of 1,001 pounds. Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, power-lifting champion, strongman, and former WWE professional wrestler. Born August 21, 1969 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, power-lifting champion, strongman, and former WWE professional wrestler. Gold Coast bodybuilder Nathan Jones, at 207 centimeters and weighing 128 kilograms, was nicknamed "The Colossus of Boggo Road" Nathan was convicted in the Brisbane Supreme Court in April 1989 on five counts of attempted robbery and three of the unlawful use of a motor vehicle. On April 7, 2002, Nathan Jones won the WWA Heavyweight Title. His only problem was his lack of in-ring skills. (Nathan's grandmother) In the second round Nathan refused to go down and pulled with his opposite arm, twisting his body. Report a problem? Born You can also catch him playing heavy-hitting, fully costumed characters like Akun in "Conan The Barbarian" with Jason Mamoa, or his latest "Scorpion King: Book of Souls" as Enkidu, a Golem made of clay, as the protector. Check out photos of these titanic grapplers| Watch them decimate the competition. He took first place, topping a field that included 1993 World's Strongest Man Gary Taylor. In late 2002 and early 2003, Jones began performing indark matches forWorld Wrestling Entertainment. : Nathan Jones defeats Doug Basham in a "dark" match.. November 9, 2002 - WWF Live Event: Nathan Jones defeats Val Venis, again.. November 10, 2002 - WWF Live Event: Nathan Jones defeats Crash.. November 11, 2002 - RAW: Nathan Jones defeats Rob Conway in a "dark" match.. World Wrestling Entertainment: 2005 Played characters in movies viz. While in prison, he was introduced to the sport of powerlifting. Upon returning, he was immediately placed into Brock Lesnar's Survivor Series team, which also included A-Train, Big Show, and Matt Morgan in order to compete against Lesnar's rival Kurt Angle and his team. These masked monsters didnt particularly care for the rules of the ring. In 2015, he also starred in an Indian Tamil sports- action film titledBhooloham. roster. He rose upon the world strongman scene in 1995, and showed magnitude to become perhaps the top competitor in the world. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Thank you to the New Theatre and everyone who attended both One Deadman shows in Cardiff, Wales. 911 gives Jungle Jim Steele enough Chokeslams that will make him think twice about entering an ECW ring again. At the time, The Deadman was in a heated rivalry with the Big Show and A-Train. Birth Place Being spotted by Jackie Chan was his big break. However, there are plenty of other giants who have stepped over the ropes to ply their craft. Jones first gained fame working in World Wrestling All-Stars, making a large impression at the first WWA pay-per-view "The Inception", where he was accompanied to the ring by Rove McManus. Then there's a handful of wrestlers that made you go "do you remember. 6' 11" (211 cm) At Survivor Series, Jones was eliminated by Angle after he submitted to theAnkle lock. Nathan Jones WWE Some wrestlers will be forever remembered by WWE fans due to their enduring legacies in the company. The titanic pair didnt even bother taking their furry jackets off as they crushed the competition. Reese didnt fare so well on his own, but when his fellow Flock members needed a hand, he was more than capable of helping them pick up a win. tour of Asia & Australia.. October 5, 2005World Series Wrestling: Nathan Jones defeated Lee Star in a short match in Melbourne, Australia .. October 7, 2005World Series Wrestling: Nathan Jones defeated Mark Hilton.. October 8, 2005World Series Wrestling: Nathan Jones defeated Mark Hilton.. 2006: Nathan Jones has a bit part in what is billed as Jet Lis last kung fu movie called Fearless, which is opening in Asia, According to IMDB.com, Nathan Jones is Scheduled to star in Stone Cold. One thing we want to know is this: What would have become of Hail? He has also made his starring debut in a few Aussie horror films, and no stranger to playing intense, intimidating roles. He also appeared in the 2011 remake of Conan the Barbarian. roster. and The Predator before losing the title the next day to Naoya Ogawa and Shinya Hashimoto. He rose upon the world strongman scene in 1995, and showed magnitude to become perhaps the top competitor in the world. The story of how the ship he were on got hit and sank, his great grandfather was the only survivor out of 6 men on board, suffering under below freezing temperatures, swam across The River Thames to his survival. Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, power-lifting champion, strongman, and former WWE professional wrestler. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championship, NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship, World Wrestling All-Stars and Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAX (20012002), World Wrestling Entertainment (20022003), NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Raven was great at finding oddballs for his Flock, and no addition was more impactful than Reese. After his departure from WWE in 2003, Jones joined the production for the Warner Bros. movie epic Troy, released in 2004. As per PWInsider, WWE is looking to book The Deadman for fan meets and engagements. Nathan most notably appeared alongside The Undertaker at WrestleMania XIX . [10] On 20 October, Jones and Jon Heidenreich defeated Masato Tanaka and Shinjiro Otani to win the NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship. August 21, 1970 (1970-08-21) (age52) After months leading up to Nathan Jones' WrestleMania in-ring debut, he gets lured backstage by the FBI and attacked by Train and Show. Loch Ness makes quick work of Scotty Riggs on Nitro. Sign up for BINGE to watch. As projected, he proved himself, and won the Highland Games World Strongman Challenge at age 26 in Scotland against Gary Taylor, a 6x World Record Holder & Olympian..and did it naturally. Merchandise In late 2002 and early 2003, Jones began performing in dark matches for World Wrestling Entertainment. You can also catch him playing heavy-hitting, fully costumed characters like Akun in "Conan The Barbarian" with Jason Mamoa, or his latest "Scorpion King: Book of Souls" as Enkidu, a Golem made of clay, as the protector. On the April 10, 2003 episode of SmackDown!, Jones made his televised WWE in-ring debut and defeated Bill DeMott . Then as the infamous Rictus Erectus in acclaimed Oscar-winning Australian film "Mad Max: Fury Road", son of 'The Immortan Joe', as his right-hand man and successor, he undoubtedly stands tall and out from the crowd. 6. Upon his release, Jones also began competing in strongman contests and during this time, he was dubbed "Megaman". Jackie Chan's First Strike, Tom Yum Goong, Mad Max: Fury Road, Troy, Fearless. October 20, 2002: John Heidenreich & Nathan Jones beat Shinjiro Ohtani & Masato Tanaka for the NWA Intercontinental Tag titles.. Nathan was enrolled in the WWF training school but didnt work out due to green-card issues.. November 2002: Nathan Jones recieves several try-out matches with the WWE.. ~~~In a match, Undertaker vs A-Train goes to a no contest with Nathan Jones & Big Show interfer.. ~~~Jones WAS scheduled to be Undertakers partner but Big Show & A-Train attacked him before the event.. May 2003: Nathan Jones will be heading down to Ohio Valley Wrestling for shaping up.. August 2003: Nathan Jones was in Mexico working on one of the biggest budget movies in history, Troy, starring Brad Pitt.. Editors Notes: Nathan Jones was the first person the character played by Brad Pitt killed in the movie Troy. [11] In late 2002 and early 2003, Jones began performing in dark matches for World Wrestling Entertainment. He was a big, scary-looking fella with a lot of potential in 2003. The Colossal Kongs demolished anyone that WCW officials put in their path from the second they arrived on the scene. Before his career as a wrestler, Jones was sentenced to 16 years in 1987 at the age of 18 to Boggo Road Gaol for eight armed robberies between 1985 and 1987, two of which occurred in Tasmania. 11 October 1997 With ring gear decorated to make him look like a freshly-paved road and a street barrier slung over his massive shoulders, Roadblock certainly had an imposing look. He was paired with Paul Heyman on-screen, with Heyman taking on the role of SmackDown! He even asked Nathan to do a jumping spin kick 8ft in the air! He was also placed in matches by either Lesnar or Heyman to aid them. Ultimate Pro WrestlingMike BellTom HowardThe Undertaker In 2008, Jones signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, but nerve damage caused by a cement truck hitting his left arm kept him sidelined for the first three months. This resulted in breaking the arm he was using to wrestle (a spiral fracture of the humerus),[7] and he subsequently was out of the competition. After quickly defeating Phil Martin twice in the arm wrestling event in the qualifying heat, Jones was then matched against Magnus Samuelsson, who had been Europe's arm wrestling champion for several years and who would become the World's Strongest Man in 1998. At 6-foot-9 and 350 pounds of solid muscle, this titan discovered by Jimmy Hart should have been a sure thing in the squared circle. Two short main roster stints each ended in huge disappointment to end his run. of muscle & mayhem, the giant Australian known as "Megaman" was an imposing sight, and used his great size and strength to place high in the World Musclepower Championships. Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, power-lifting champion, strongman, and former WWE professional wrestler. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. His career later turned towards Professional Wrestling and Sports Entertainment in 2002, where we made his televised World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) debut on the SmackDown! Before his career as a wrestler, he was sentenced to 16 years in 1987 at the age of 18 to Boggo Road Gaol for eight armed robberies between 1985-1987, two of which occurred in Tasmania. Written by F. Tran. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. After working as a bodyguard for multimillionaire Rene Rivkin, Jones began a career in wrestling during this time. Born in Victoria, Queensland on August 21, 1968, his mother (Adrienne Grace-Jones) is of English/German descent, and father (Malcolm Hirtzel) is of Switzerland descent. On October 20, Jones and Jon Heidenreich defeated Masato Tanaka and Shinjiro Otani to win the NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship. With his opponents often leaving the arena on stretchers, Hail looked to be a future champion. Nathan Darren Jones (August 21, 1970) is an Australian actor and former professional wrestler. The massive Australian spent a decade in prison, with nothing but free time and free weights. Uncle Elmers family grew to include the WWE Universe, too. Trainer Any poor schlub in the ring when Edgar Winter Groups Frankenstein hit the arena speakers was sure to be on the receiving end of a vicious chokeslam or two or five, depending on how unruly the crowd was. He lives in Queensland, Australia with his family, wife and partner Fawn Tran, and young son, Justice. Nathan Jones makes his debut in WWE smackdown Loaded Progress 0:00 / 0:14 Video Quality 576p 540p 360p 268p Video: Prison, pro wrestling and perseverance: How Mad Max star Nathan Jones went. Raw results, May 29, 2023: Seth Freakin Rollins and AJ Styles join forces to conquer Finn Blor & Damian Priest, SmackDown results, June 2, 2023: Roman Reigns celebrates 1,000 days as Champion with new Undisputed Title and forces Solo Sikoa to attack Jimmy Uso. He is best known for his time in WWE. After quickly defeating Phil Martin twice in the arm wrestling event in the qualifying heat, Jones was then matched against Magnus Samuelsson, who had been Europe's arm wrestling champion for several years and who would become the World's Strongest Man in 1998. He was also immediately placed intoBrock Lesnar's Survivor Seriesteam, which also included A-Train, Big Show, andMatt Morganin order to compete against Lesnar's rivalKurt Angleand his team. He was the definition of an immovable object. Nathan's grandfather (on his father's side) at 6'7", was a Caber tossing champion in New Zealand, while his great grandfather at 6'5", known for his adept swimming skills and champion medals, joined the police force, and was inducted into their Nautical task-force, also due to his nautical engineering background as well. Paul Heyman Orders Nathan Jones To Destroy Shannon Moore Because Matt Hardy Jumped To RawCopyright WWE Sign up for Peacock to watch. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Near the closing moments of the match, Jones reappeared and attacked Big Show, enabling Undertaker to pin A-Train for the victory. Nathan Jones. 2005 Upon debuting, Jones' was put into an angle with The Undertaker as he became Undertaker's storyline protg in order to feud . 18:19 07:51 The ring's forgotten big men facebook twitter The annals of sports-entertainment are lined with memories of iconic titans like Andre the Giant, Big John Studd and Big Show. He held the WWA World Heavyweight Championship once in World Wrestling All-Stars, and aligned himself with The Undertaker in World Wrestling Entertainment on its SmackDown brand. Ring names [11] At WrestleMania XIX, Jones and Undertaker were scheduled to face Big Show and A-Train in a Tag Team match, but at the last minute, the match was made a handicap match instead. roster. Since then, some of his most notable roles in film have included playing David vs. Goliath type villainous characters, like Boagrius facing off Archilles (Brad Pitt) in "TROY", as Hercules O'Brien fighting Jet Li in "Fearless", or wrestling with Stone Cold Steve Austin as Petr in the jungles of "The Condemned". From there, Jones played equally imposing characters in following projects including a "purchased" convict pitted in a gladiatorial game on a reality-televised island show against fellow WWE alumni Steve Austin in The Condemned, released in 2007. Queensland, Australia WWE Debut 2003 In late 2002 and early 2003, Jones began performing in dark matches for World Wrestling Entertainment . Bradshaw, Hardcore Holly & John Cena defeat Matt Morgan, Nathan Jones & The Big Show. In 1994, Jones was given one year work release before being discharged at the age of 25. "#OnThisDayInWWE 20 years ago on #SmackDown: What a promo from the soon to be debuting Nathan Jones " The Australian, who spent time in prison before joining WWE, worked for Vince McMahon 's company in 2002 and 2003. of muscle & mayhem, the giant Australian known as "Megaman" was an imposing sight, and used his great size and strength to place high in the World Musclepower Championships. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He rose upon the world strongman scene . After his last match against Hilton, Jones immediately retired from wrestling. Jones did not appear as advertised and a battle royal was held following an angry shoot promo on Jones by Mercedes and promoter Andy Raymond. Soon, though, Jones rage was too much for Undertaker to control. . [13], In 2005, he wrestled three matches for World Series Wrestling. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Jones joined up with Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar, doing The Anomalys bidding before leaving WWE at the end of 2003. On October 5, he defeated Lee Star and on October 7 and October 8, he defeated Mark Hilton. In his very first year, the company aligned him with The Undertaker to build him up. Jones was then absent from television for several months until returning in the fall of 2003 as avillainknown by the nickname "The Colossus of Boggo Road". Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Actor, Sports Entertainer, Stunt Pro StarringIn The New MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, release date 5/15/15 Nathan Jones is an Australian actor, power-lifting champion, strongman, and former WWE professional wrestler. After working as a bodyguard for multimillionaire Rene Rivkin, Jones began a career in wrestling during this time. of muscle & mayhem, the giant Australian known as "Megaman" was an imposing sight, and used his great size and strength to place high in the World Musclepower Championships. 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