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Jumpers 2", and "Shakespeare & Steve".
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for the vacant UXW Tag Team titles on April 15, 2005 and was scheduled to defend their titles against
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National Wrestling Superstars, Reil defeating Corey Havoc, Dan Petit and J.R. in a Four-Way Jobbers Match on December 29, 2006.
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the following day. The following month, in a match for the vacant UXW X-Treme
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