Can I Ask You Something? III

by QPython

Another WrestleMania has passed and Zack Tyler a.k.a. Machetti is still in the WWE. After winning the Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania what’s in store for Machetti in the next year of his WWE career? Story goes parallel to WWE Programming.

25. The Great American Bash

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Great American Bash

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(A/N: Yes, I know, I'm over three weeks late with this chapter. Over the last three weeks I've been working six days a week doing eight hour shifts. I end up getting home at ten o' clock at night. I haven't been able to watch wrestling much and all my free time has been spent either out of the house or doing my summer writing assignment for college. As much as I enjoy writing this story, my college career comes first. I've constantly been looking for clips from the Great American Bash that I could use, but the one that I have only goes halfway through the match. Now that I've got this chapter out, I'm hoping I'll be able to get the other ones out too.)

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The Great American Bash was live from the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island New York. Mark Henry had just retained his ECW Championship against Tommy Dreamer due to some interference from Colin Delaney. The cameras then went backstage and showed Machetti in the locker room with London, Kendrick, and Maria. London and Kendrick were both showered and dressed in street clothesline, while Machetti was in his wrestling gear and had a bandage on his forehead covering the stitches he had gotten after Smackdown. London looked upset that he had been pinned during the Fatal-4-Way Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships earlier in the night, while Kendrick looked pissed that London had gotten pinned, by Curt Hawkins of all people. Maria was sitting a safe distance away from the two of them, not wanting to get involved while tempers were running high.

(A/N: I wanted to do a WWE Tag Team Championship Fatal-4-Way of my own, but that was the match I was looking for clips of and couldn't find. The one I had only went half way where Miz had Finlay in a sleeper hold. Finlay hadn't even escaped the sleeper hold in the clip. I can't use a written report to do a Fatal-4-Way Tag Match because with eight competitors it's bound to miss something that happened. So to make a long story short, Hawkins crotched London on the top rope while all the other people are on the outside, then drives him down to the mat with a top rope DDT for the pin. The same result as the actual match, just substituting London and Kendrick for Jesse and Festus.)

"Look," said Machetti, "you lost tonight, but I'm sure you'll be able to get title shots in the future. You guys are one of the top tag teams in the WWE, you held those titles for almost a year two years ago, its only a matter of time before you get your hands on them again."

"Says the guy who's fighting for the WWE Championship in the main event," retorted Kendrick.

"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Machetti.

"Why don't you tell me," snapped Kendrick. "I was in the WWE before any of you guys, and I was a joke. I delivered a singing telegram to the Undertaker, ran through the arena naked, and spent about a year getting my ass kicked on Velocity. That show doesn't even exist any more! But where did it get me? A WWE Tag Team Championship reign and two World Tag Team Championship reigns, at least Paul managed to hold the Cruiserweight title for a while, and he had another tag team partner that he won the WWE Tag Team Championships with. Every week I go out there and bust my ass and I'm still not taken seriously. Machetti, even Maria has been in the WWE longer than you, but you've been more successful than all three of us put together. You've held the world title on all three brand, you won the Money in the Bank on your second WrestleMania appearance, and you have two Intercontinental Title reigns. You're even dating a Playboy Cover Girl."

"For the record," pointed out Maria. "I wasn't a Playboy Cover Girl when we started dating. And I'm pretty sure that I got him."

"That's beside the point!" said Kendrick. "I haven't even APPEARED at WrestleMania, the best I've done was participate in the Battle Royal for a shot at the ECW Championship."

"What are you trying to say?" questioned Machetti.

"I'm sick of living in your shadow!" exclaimed Kendrick. "Shawn always liked you best, the guys at TWA and OVW liked you best, and now the storyline writers here all like you best. I'm tired of it!"

"So the only reason I've been successful is because people here like me?" inquired Machetti. "I've gotten as far as I have because I've worked at it. I won my first title at Cyber Sunday where the fans VOTED for me to face Jeff Hardy. Then I won the ECW Championship by EARNING my spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber match. I won the WWE Championship by forcing myself into the match at Judgment Day and managed to beat both Cena and the Great Khali to get the title. I won the Intercontinental Title again by beating Jeff Hardy in his own match, a ladder match. I earned a spot in the Money in the Bank match and I beat seven other guys to win it, I nearly had my back broken in the process. And finally, I won the World Heavyweight Championship by cashing in the briefcase that I busted my ass for. Yes, I had some help in a few circumstances, but I didn't have any of the titles I've won HANDED to me, I fought for them and took advantage of the opportunities presented to me and I WON THEM!"

"I don't need to hear this," said Kendrick as he got up and grabbed his bag. "I'm out of here." Kendrick stormed out of the locker room leaving London, Machetti, and Maria staring after him.

"Should I go after him?" asked London.

"In his present mood, I don't think that's a great idea," advised Machetti. "Let him cool down for a while, and then we'll work this out. I'm gonna go warm up, let me know what happens in Shawn's match."

"I'll come with you," offered Maria, who was instantly on her feet.

"I don't think that's the kind of warm up he had in mind," commented London.

"Quiet you," said Machetti as he and Maria left the locker room. London shrugged and the cameras cut to the ring for the Jericho/Michaels match.

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It was time for the Main Event, WWE Championship Fatal-4-Way Match. JR and Foley had revealed that 55 percent of the audience feels sorry for Edge after what happened with Vickie, which goes to show that even though Edge cheated on Vickie, the fans still hate her enough to feel bad for Edge. A recap of the things leading up to the match is shown. Featuring Edge losing the World Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk (thanks to Machetti), then Machetti and Kennedy earning spots in the WWE Championship match at the Pay-Per-View by beating Khali and Umaga, while at the same time Edge getting in his little spat with Vickie Guerrero and calling off the wedding. The next week all four men were in action, HHH, Kennedy, and Machetti all won, while Edge's match with Big Show was stopped and he asked Vickie to marry him. The next week was Edge and Vickie's wedding reception, where Maria had caught the bouquet and earned herself a match with Vickie, only to get beaten by Natalya first, then somehow manage to have enough left to beat Vickie. The wedding portrait from Chaos Inc and Kennedy was shown and then Machetti and Kennedy were put in a Last Man Standing match to beat the hell out of each other. Parts of the match were shown, featuring Machetti constantly working over Kennedy's legs, while Kennedy busted Machetti opened and worked over his back. Then Edge and La Familia ran down and interrupted the match and gave both men a beat down. Finally Triple H interrupted the Cutting Edge and showed the 'secret footage' of Edge's affair with the wedding planner. The Fatal-4-Way was going to be chaotic and intense, and it was up next.

The cameras cut to the arena where he bell rang to get everyone's attention. Turn up the Trouble played and the fans cheered as Mr. Kennedy came out from the back and headed down to the ring. It didn't take the most observant person in the arena to notice that Kennedy was walking with a slight limp. He was probably still feeling the effects of what happened on Smackdown during and after his Last Man Standing Match with Machetti. Kennedy got in the ring and stood in the middle of it then raised his arm up into the air and called for his mic. The lights turned down so only a spotlight was on Kennedy, and the mic was lowered from the rafters into Kennedy's awaiting hand, it appeared that he had something to say. "I'm not gonna lie," Kennedy began, "I'm pretty beat up after what happened on Smackdown. First, Machetti and I attempted to tear each other apart in our Last Man Standing Match, then Edge and his lackeys ran down to the ring and finished the job. But despite my less than spectacular condition, I'M STILL HERE!" Kennedy paused for a moment and the fans cheered, they were glad that Edge's assault hadn't been enough to keep Kennedy out of the match. "I'm here, and I'm ready to put up the fight of my life. This is the biggest match of my career and I'm not gonna stop fighting until the referee has my arm raised in the air and the ring announcer says, 'Here is your winner and the NEW WWE Champion, MIIIISSSSTEEERRR KEEENNEEEDYYYY…" Kennedy paused and walked to the corner, then climbed up to the middle rope, "KEEEENNEEEEDYYYYYYYY!!" The fans cheered as Kennedy let go of the mic and allowed it to be raised back up to the rafters then climbed back down from the turnbuckle and backed up to the ropes. Kennedy faced the entrance ramp and awaited his opponents.

Kennedy didn't have to wait long, Kennedy's theme cut and then Riot Time hit, the fans cheered loudly as Machetti came out from the back accompanied by Maria. Machetti was wearing the blue shorts that he had been wearing since coming to Smackdown, but also had a bandage on his head over the spot where he had gotten his stitches to close up the gash on his head from Smackdown. Machetti and Machetti darted down the entrance ramp and Machetti quickly slid in the ring then got back up and held the rope opened for Maria, who climbed up onto the ring apron and got in the ring. Machetti and Maria went passed Kennedy and both went to separate corners where they climbed up onto the middle rope, Machetti glanced at Maria who looked over her shoulder at him and nodded. Then at the same time both Machetti and Maria back-flipped out of the corners and landed in the middle of the ring. When they landed white pyro shot up out of the ring posts and the fans cheered. Machetti then turned and grabbed Maria's hand and escorted her out of the ring, but before Machetti got back in Maria gave him a kiss for luck. Machetti stepped through the ropes and turned to face Kennedy who had been staring at him since he had come out. Machetti slowly approached Kennedy then held out his hand, hoping that there were no hard feelings from their match on Friday. The two of them had beaten the hell out of each othe because they both knew the other guy could take it, if they had given anything less they would have lost. Kennedy stared at Machetti's hand for a moment then slowly extended his hand, took Machetti's, and shook it. There were no hard feelings, and now the match was behind them. With that done, Machetti and Kennedy turned to the entrance ramp awaiting the other two participants.

The Game sounded through the arena and the fans erupted in a tremendous ovation as the defending WWE Champion, Triple H came out from the back. HHH walked down to the ring carrying his water bottle and stared at Machetti and Kennedy, and quickly took in the injuries the two of them were sporting. Going into this match Triple H was in the best condition, not only phyisically, but mentally as well. Triple H hadn't had a match on Smackdown, so he was still fresh, and Edge was probably going crazy due to all the problems he was having in his relationship with Vickie Guerrero. Triple H walked around the ring and took one last swig of water then threw the bottle to the side and climbed up onto the ring apron. Triple H bent down then shot up and sprayed the water up into the air then got in the ring. Machetti and Kennedy moved out of the way as HHH crossed the ring and climbed up onto the middle rope in the corners. Triple H took the WWE Championship off of his shoulder and held it up in the air, earning himself a thunderous ovation from the crowd. Triple H climbed down then turned to face Machetti and Kennedy and showed off his title. Kennedy didn't seem intimidated and started mouthing off to the Game, "Enjoy holding that belt while you can, because after this match is over, I'll be taking it from you, and you won't see it for a long time." Machetti seemed to disagree, he turned and glared at Kennedy, "I believe you're mistaken, I'M taking the title from him." Kennedy turned and stood face-to-face with Machetti, Triple H looked amused then spoke up, "Guys, guys, if you want this title so bad you're gonna have to take it, but I'm telling you right now. You're fighting a losing battle." Machetti and Kennedy formed a brief truce and both of them glared at HHH.

But then Metalingus played and the fans started booing, all three superstars turned and glared at Edge as he came out from the back. Both Machetti and Kennedy were angry at Edge for interfering in their match, while Triple H was aggravated that Edge was trying to take his title. Edge's glare was fixed on HHH, the WWE Champion had messed with his relationship with Vickie Guerrero and it was because of him that he was having so many problems. The referee bravely stood in front of the other three superstars who looked about ready to tear Edge apart while Edge cautiously slid into the ring. Edge stood back in the corner while the referee attempted to keep order, and made the other three combatants go to individual corners. When it was safe Justin Roberts got in the ring for the 'official-style' introduction. "Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for one-fall and is for the WWE Championship, introducing first, from Toronto Ontario Canada, weighing in at two hundred forty pounds, he is the Rated R Superstar, EDGE!!" The fans booed loudly but as usual Edge simply ignored them. The ring announce moved on, "from Green Bay Wisconsin, weighing in at two hundred thirty-five pounds, MISTER KENNEDY!" Kennedy stood and glared at Edge while the fans gave him a decent pop then Justin Roberts continued, "And from Detroit Michigan, weighing in at two hundred fifteen pounds, MACHETTI!" The fans cheered loudly for Machetti, as did Maria, Machetti smiled and took a bow. "And finally, from Greenwich Connecticut, weighing in at two hundred sixty pounds, he is the WWE Champion, the Game, TRIPLE H!!" Justin Roberts got out of the ring while the fans cheered and HHH posed for the crowd, the referee walked over and took the title belt from the Game then walked to the middle of the ring and held it up over his head, the gold was on the line. The referee walked to the ropes and handed the belt to someone at ringside then came back and called for the bell, this contest was officially underway.

Right off the bat Kennedy charged across the ring at Edge, Edge swung at Kennedy and tried to cut him off, but Kennedy ducked the punch then slipped behind Edge and took him down from behind with a double leg take down. Kennedy dropped down to his knees then delivered a barrage of hard punches to Edge's spine. Kennedy reached forward and grabbed Edge's arms, then pulled back and pulled him up off of the mat, Machetti came running across the ring then jumped up AND DROPKICKED EDGE RIGHT IN THE FACE! Machetti glanced at Kennedy and shrugged then they got up pulled Edge up off of the mat and to his feet. Kennedy whipped Edge into the ropes while Machetti backed up into the ropes on another side of the ring, Edge came back and Kennedy dropped down, catching him with a drop toe hold. Machetti quickly came out of the corner and darted at Edge then did a front-flip and landed on the back of Edge's head for a running front-flip leg drop. Machetti got up and smirked at Kennedy, Kennedy smiled back, it appeared that the two of them had just formed some sort of an alliance in order to get Edge back for what he had done on Smackdown. Machetti and Kennedy turned and stared at Triple H, HHH held up his hands and backed up into the corner then lifted himself up and put his legs over one of the ropes and rested his back on the other so he was relaxing in the corner. Triple H then motioned for Machetti and Kennedy to continue their two-on-one assault. HHH was smart enough to realize that Kennedy and Machetti double-teaming Edge, meant that they'd be able to take Edge out of the match, which would benefit him and make winning easier. From there all Triple H needed to do was hit a few legs and back moves on Kennedy and Machetti (respectively) and then he'd be able to get the pin and retain his belt with minimal problems.

Now that they knew that Triple H wasn't going to interfere, Machetti and Kennedy turned their attention back to Edge. Machetti slapped Kennedy on the back then went over to the corner and climbed up onto the top rope while Kennedy hoisted Edge up into the air for a vertical suplex. While Edge was being held upside down Machetti launched himself out of the corner and collided with Edge, FLYING CROSSBODY!! Machetti and Edge went crashing down to the mat, but Machetti quickly rolled off of Edge before he could be confused for going for a pin. Machetti got up and ran to the ropes and back-flipped off of the top one while Kennedy held Edge down, SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT!! Machetti rolled off of Edge and over to the ropes then quickly got back up while Maria smiled encouragingly at him from ringside.

Kennedy reached down and started pulling Edge up to his feet, but Edge lifted up his leg and drove it down into Kennedy's knee. Kennedy let out a yelp in surprise as Edge quickly followed up by hitting a knee to the stomach. Edge grabbed Kennedy for a side headlock, but Machetti charged over and clubbed him on the back. Machetti and Kennedy worked together and pushed Edge off and into the ropes. Edge bounced off and came back at Machetti and Kennedy, but Machetti darted forward and dropped down onto his stomach. Edge ran over Machetti and right into Kennedy, who ducked down and got Edge up onto his shoulders. Machetti rolled out of the way as Kennedy flipped forward and drove Edge down to the mat, STEAM-ROLLER! Kennedy rolled off of Edge while Machetti got up and walked over, then jumped up into the air and did a back-flip, STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! Machetti rolled off of Edge and got up before the referee could consider counting a pin attempt.

Over in the corner, Triple H looked amused and actually applauded the beat down Machetti and Kennedy were giving Edge. Kennedy and Machetti took turns stomping on Edge, but then they pulled him up to his feet and whipped him into the ropes. Kennedy ran after him but quickly dropped down onto his hands and knees. Machetti ran towards the ropes and jumped up onto Kennedy's back, then jumped off and flew through the air and drove his leg into Edge's face for a flying leg lariat. Edge was knocked backwards and both he and Machetti spilled over the top rope, Edge landed hard on the floor while Machetti landed on the ring apron beside him. Edge rolled onto his stomach while Machetti rolled under the bottom rope and got back into the ring, Edge slowly pushed himself up onto his hands and knees, then Machetti hoisted himself up onto the top rope and back-flipped off of it, SHOOTING STAR PRESS LEG DROP PLANCHA!! Machetti landed leg-first on Edge's back and drove him down to the floor for a leg drop, Maria came around the corner and looked at Machetti with concern, but Machetti rolled off of Edge and pulled himself up to a sitting position and smiled at her.

Machetti got back up and glanced down at Edge then looked up at the ring and caught Kennedy's eye. Machetti pulled Edge up to his feet and motioned for Kennedy to 'come on'. Kennedy stood in the middle of the ring for a moment then shrugged in a 'what the hell' kind of gesture and sprinted across the ring and over to the ropes. Kennedy grabbed onto the top rope then vaulted over, Machetti dove out of the way caused Kennedy to connect with Edge and knock him down to the floor, VAULTING BODY PRESS!! Machetti wandered over to Maria while Kennedy rolled off of Edge and got back up. Machetti nodded at Kennedy then ran at him at full speed, Kennedy caught Machetti and hoisted him up into the air then slammed him down on top of Edge, FLAPJACK ON MACHETTI, ONTO EDGE!! Machetti rolled off of Edge and got back up then got in a crouching position and held his hands together. Kennedy jumped over Edge and onto Machetti's hands, then Machetti flipped Kennedy's legs up into the air causing him to do a back-flip onto Edge, AIDED MOONSAULT!!

The fans cheered while Kennedy got back to his feet, in the ring Triple H pulled himself up so he was sitting on the top turnbuckle, now he could watch the other three competitors better. Machetti and Kennedy pulled Edge back up to his feet then motioned for Maria to get out of the way, when she did they whipped Edge as hard as they could into the steel steps. Edge slammed into the steps at full speed, flipped over them, and landed hard on the other side. Machetti turned to Kennedy and grinned, then pointed to the announce table, Kennedy stared at Machetti for a moment then shrugged and said, "sure, why not." Machetti and Kennedy turned and stared at the three announce tables, they seemed uncertain on which one they wanted to use. Machetti pointed to the ECW Announce Table and shrugged, it was the one in the middle maybe that's the one that would be the best to put someone through. Machetti and Kennedy walked over to the announce table and motioned for Tazz and Adamle to get out of the way, then took off the top part and pulled out the monitors. When they were finished Kennedy turned away from the announce table and went to get Edge, but when he approached the steps, Edge jumped up on top of them then launched off, DIVING SPEAR ON KENNEDY!! Edge got up and ducked a clothesline from Machetti, then grabbed him from behind and slammed his head down to the mat for a sit-out slam, EDGE-O-MATIC!!

Edge went over to Kennedy and pulled him back up then ran with him over to the uncovered ECW Announce Table and drove his face down into the top of it. Edge pulled Kennedy's head back, then slammed it down onto the announce table again. Kennedy slumped against the announce table and it looked like he was out, Edge quickly rolled him on top of the table then got on after him. Edge pulled Kennedy up to his feet so they were both standing on top of the announce table then kicked him in the stomach and grabbed a side headlock, IMPAL—KENNEDY LIFTED EDGE UP AND DROVE HIM DOWN ONTO HIS KNEE FOR AN INVERTED ATOMIC DROP!! Kennedy grabbed onto Edge and put his leg behind Edge's then fell backwards, MIC CHECK ONTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!! BUT THE TABLE DIDN'T BREAK!!

Kennedy stared down at Edge in surprise, then glanced beside him and noticed Machetti just getting back up. Machetti smirked and said, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Now, its my turn." Machetti called Maria over and told her and Kennedy to pin Edge down on the announce table, then went over to the time keeper's corner and got a steel chair. Kennedy grabbed Edge's arms and pinned them down to the table, while Maria kept Edge's legs pinned down. Machetti slid his chair into the ring then got in after it. Triple H stared at Machetti curiously, but Machetti just smiled then unfolded the chair and set it up so it was half way between the middle of the ring and the ropes. Machetti backed up across the ring and leaned against the ropes then sprinted across, Machetti jumped up onto the chair then jumped off of the chair and onto top rope, before he came off with a corkscrew back-flip, Machetti soared through the air and came crashing down on top of Edge, CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! MACHETTI SMASHED EDGE THROUGH THE ECW ANNOUNCE TABLE!!

The fans stood and cheered loudly, as did Triple H, Edge was out cold, and was probably out of the match now. Maria went over to Machetti and after checking that he was okay she helped him back up to his feet. Machetti and Kennedy glanced down at Edge and the remains of the announce table, then stared at each other. At the same time both Kennedy and Machetti slowly turned and stared at Triple H with identical smirks. Triple H came out of the corner and glared at Machetti and Kennedy, he knew what those smirks meant, it was his turn to be double teamed now. Triple H stood his ground and motioned for Machetti and Kennedy to get in the ring, he intended to fight, because if he didn't, he'd end up out cold and through a table. Kennedy and Machetti moved in opposite directions and kept going until they were on opposite sides of the ring. HHH spared quick glances as both of them and waited to see who would make the first move. Machetti obliged and climbed up onto the apron, but Triple H ran ta him and tried to clothesline him off, Machetti ducked the clothesline then jumped backwards off of the ring apron and down to the floor. He smirked up at Triple H, who quickly realized he had been had and spun around in time to hit Kennedy with a shot to the face. Triple H followed up with a second shot to the face then whipped Kennedy into the ropes, KENNEDY SMASHED INTO MACHETTI AND KNOCKED HIM OFF OF THE RING APRON!!

The Cerebral Assassin had managed to counter the double team and was now alone in the ring with Kennedy. Triple H pulled Kennedy to his feet then went to whip him across the ring, but Kennedy reversed it. HHH went into the ropes and bounced off, then ducked a clothesline from Kennedy. Triple H quickly spun around then lashed out his leg and kicked Kennedy in the back of the leg, launching his legs up into the air and causing Kennedy to land hard on his back. Triple H didn't stay still for long, he quickly turned around and took Machetti down with a running knee lift to the face. HHH turned around and saw Kennedy getting back up, then quickly ran at him and clipped his leg from behind. Hunter got back up and went over to Machetti, then pulled him up and whipped him into the ropes, Machetti came off, but Triple H caught him and drove his face down ot his knee for a facebuster. Machetti was launched up into the air and landed hard on his back then rolled over to the ropes and started pulling himself up. HHH went back over to Kennedy and started stomping on his legs, but while his back was turned Machetti ran at him. But suddenly, HHH turned around, caught Machetti, then spun around and drove him downwards, DOUBLE EDGE SPINEBUSTER ON MACHETTI… ONTO KENNEDY!!

Machetti rolled off of Kennedy, Triple H stood up and grabbed Kennedy's legs, then crossed them, AND LOCKED IN THE INDIAN DEATHLOCK!! Kennedy yelled out in pain as Triple H started working over his previously injured legs. Machetti and Edge had done a pretty good job working over Kennedy's legs on Smackdown! but now it looked like Triple H was going to finish the job. HHH sat up and punched Kennedy directly in the knee, then fell backwards to torque Kennedy's legs again. Kennedy yelled out and then gritted his teeth, he refused to tap out, but suddenly Machetti ran over and did a back-flip, RUNNING SHOOTING STAR PRESS ONTO TRIPLE H!! Machetti stayed on HHH, while the Game kept his hold on Kennedy locked in, the referee came over and made the first and possibly the last pin count of the match, ONE… TW—TRIPLE H KICKED OUT!! But in order to kick out of the pin, Triple H had to break the hold. Machetti rolled away from and got back up, while Kennedy rolled over to the ropes. But then Machetti noticed that the chair he had used before was still in the ring, Machetti grabbed the chair and folded it back up while Triple H got back up. HHH turned to face Machetti, but Machetti caught him off guard and THREW the chair. Triple H wasn't ready and the chair ended up smashing right into his face, Hunter staggered backwards, but then smiled at Machetti and picked up the chair, now it was his turn. But before Triple H could do anything with his new weapon, Machetti ran at him, did a handspring then vaulted up into the air and spun around before driving his foot into the chair, MACHETTI SMASHED THE CHAIR INTO HHH'S FACE WITH A HANDSPRING SPINNING WHEEL KICK!! Machetti tossed the chair to the side and made a cover, ONE… TWO… TH—TRIPLE H KICKED OUT!!

Machetti got off of Triple H and stood up, then he noticed Kennedy getting up. Machetti went over to the chair and picked it up then turned to Kennedy and slowly held out the chair to him. Kennedy stared at the chair for a moment, then tentatively stepped forward and grabbed it, Machetti let go of the chair and Kennedy quickly pulled it back, Machetti took a few steps backwards, but Kennedy never swung the chair. Kennedy nodded at Machetti, their alliance was still in effect. Machetti smiled then pointed to Triple H, Kennedy nodded then walked up to Triple H and stomped on him a few times before holding the chair over him with two hands. Machetti took a few steps back then ran forward and jumped up into the air, Machetti drove his feet down into the chair while Kennedy let go and drove it down into HHH's chest, MUSHROOM STOMP ON THE CHAIR!! Machetti rolled forward and went over to the corner then told Kennedy to "keep him down" as he climbed up onto the top rope. Kennedy picked up the chair and smashed it on Triple H a few times, then held it over him with two hands like before, he need to time this perfectly. Machetti launched himself out of the corner with a back-flip, SHOOTING STAR PR—KENNEDY BROUGHT THE CHAIR UP AND SMASHED IT INTO MACHETTI'S FACE!! The force of the chair shot causing Machetti to flip in the opposite direction, he went crashing down to the mat and landed hard on his back. Apparently, Kennedy and Machetti's alliance was over.

Kennedy tossed the chair to the side then walked over to Machetti and covered him, ONE… TWO… TH—MACHETTI KICKED OUT!! Kennedy glanced down at Machetti, then noticed that for the second time this week he had busted him opened. The chair had gone directly into the stitches on Machetti's forehead and had reopened them, now the bandage that was over them was stained red and some blood was dripped out from around it. Kennedy stood up and pulled Machetti up to his feet then ran with him and threw him over the top rope and out of the ring. Machetti hit the floor hard and Maria quickly ran around the corner and dropped down next to him to check on him. But with Machetti out of the ring, and Edge still out cold on the remains of the announce table, this left Kennedy alone in the ring with HHH. Kennedy saw that Triple H was still down and quickly climbed up onto the top rope, then he came off with a front-flip, KENTON BO—TRIPLE H MOVED!! Kennedy slammed back-first into the mat, then HHH capitalized by going for the pin, ONE… TWO… TH—KENNEDY KICKED OUT!!

Triple H got up, then pulled Kennedy up to his feet and whipped him into the corner. HHH ran after Kennedy then smashed into him with a turnbuckle clothesline, Triple H stepped back and Kennedy fell forward and ended up on his face. Hunter got out of the ring and grabbed Kennedy's legs, then pulled him towards the ring post so he could inflict some damage. Triple H took one of Kennedy's legs and moved it to the side then prepared to bring it back, BUT KENNEDY SUDDENLY PULLED HIMSELF FORWARD! TRIPLE H WENT FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST!! Kennedy pulled himself free and Triple H collapsed to the floor, Kennedy quickly got out of the ring then grabbed Triple H and rolled him back into the ring. Kennedy rolled into the ring and stood up behind HHH who was slowly getting back up. Triple H turned around and got booted in the stomach by Kennedy, Kennedy quickly got his leg behind Triple H's MIC CHECK ON TRIPLE H!! Kennedy rolled HHH onto his back and went for a pin, ONE… TWO… THRE—MACHETTI CAME IN A BROKE IT UP!!

Machetti got up and pulled Kennedy off of Triple H and to his feet then whipped him into the corner. Machetti ran at Kennedy, but Kennedy moved out of the corner and caught Machetti then launched him over his head. Machetti landed on the middle rope but springboarded backwards off of it and over Kennedy's head, then landed on his shoulders. Machetti fell backwards and sent Kenney flying across the ring with a hurricurana. Machetti stood back up and watched as Kennedy started to pull himself back up to his feet, but then Machetti ran at Kennedy grabbed him then ran to the ropes and jumped over them, Kennedy's neck snapped on the top rope while Machetti dropped down to the floor. Machetti pulled himself back up and climbed up onto the ring apron, and glanced at Kennedy who was out cold on his back. Machetti hoisted himself up onto the top rope and springboarded across the ring, but suddenly Kennedy got up and kicked Machetti in the stomach. Machetti landed on his feet and doubled over, Kennedy put his leg behind Machetti's then fell backwards, MIC CHECK ON MACHETTI!! Kennedy hooked Machetti's leg and went for the pin, ONE… TWO… THR—HHH BROKE IT UP!!

Triple H pulled Kennedy up off of Machetti then kicked him in the stomach and bent him over, then hooked his arms, PEDIGR—KENNEDY SHOT UP FOR A BACK DROP!! Triple H went flying and smashed back-first into the top turnbuckle then went crashing down to the mat. Kennedy staggered over to HHH and pulled him up to his feet then lifted him up and sat him on the top rope. Kennedy quickly climbed up onto the middle rope and pulled Triple H onto his shoulders then turned to face Machetti who was still out cold on the mat, Kennedy flipped forward, GREEN BAY PLUNGE ON TRIPLE H ONTO MACHETTI!! Kennedy rolled Triple H off of Machetti and then covered Machetti for the pin, ONE… TWO… THRE—MACHETTI GOT HIS SHOULDER UP!! Kennedy stared down at Machetti in surprise, then crawled over to Triple H and covered him, ONE… TWO… THRE—HHH KICKED OUT TOO!! Kennedy stared down at Triple H and slowly stood up, what was going on!? But what Kennedy didn't notice, was that someone was crouched down in the corner behind him. Kennedy heard the fans booing and slowly turned around, SPEAR BY EDGE!! Edge stood over Kennedy then noticed Machetti getting up, Edge ran at Machetti as he turned around, SPEAR TO MACHETTI!! Edge noticed Triple H was getting back up, Edge charged him, SPEAR TO TRIPLE H!! ALL FOUR MEN WERE DOWN!!

Suddenly the Wedding Planner Alicia Fox came running out from the back then went around the ring and grabbed the WWE Championship. The referee was busy checking on the three spear victims so he didn't notice Fox as she ran around the ring and tried sliding the WWE Championship to Edge. But Maria didn't seem too pleased with that, she grabbed Fox by the hair and threw her down to the floor then quickly grabbed the WWE Championship. Fox got up and grabbed the other end of the belt she and Maria started a tug-a-war over the title, but then Vickie Guerrero came charging down the entrance ramp. Maria ducked and Vickie leveled Fox with a clothesline, Maria was left with the belt and quickly slid in the ring. Vickie went around and went up the steps and ordered Maria to give her the title. Maria refused and tossed the belt to the referee, Vickie approached the referee and tried to convince him to hand her the belt, but Alicia Fox came from behind and took Vickie Guerrero down. Vickie and Alicia started rolling around the ring in the middle of a catfight, the referee tossed the belt to Maria, then grabbed Fox and tried to pull her off of Vickie. Maria stared at the belt the referee had handed her then discretely walked over to Machetti and slid the belt to him. Machetti stared up at Maria then glanced over at Edge who was crouched down in the corner watching the referee attempt to separate Fox and Guerrero. Edge suddenly charged out of the corner the referee and the wedding planner dove out of the way, SPEAR TO VICKIE GUERRERO!!

Edge knelt down over Vickie's prone body and stared in shock, he couldn't believe what he had just done. Edge was so caught up in what he had done to his wife that he didn't notice Machetti rolling over to him with the WWE Championship clutched to his chest. Machetti placed the championship down in the middle of the ring, then stood up behind Edge. Edge slowly stood up, deciding it finish the match first, then fix what he had just done when he had the title. Machetti grabbed Edge and spun him around, then lifted him up and held him sideways in front of him, MACHETE'S BLADE ONTO THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP!! Machetti hooked both of Edge's legs for the pin, the referee got Alicia and Maria out of the ring then started the count, ONE… TWO… THRE—KENNEDY BROKE IT UP!! Kennedy pulled Machetti up off of Edge then kicked him in the stomach and put his leg behind Machetti's, MIC CHECK!! Kennedy rolled Machetti onto his back and was about to go for a pin, but HHH grabbed him from behind and spun him around. Triple H booted Kennedy in the stomach, bent him over and hooked his arms, PEDIGREE TO KENNEDY ONTO MACHETTI!! Triple H dragged Kennedy off of Machetti and went for the pin, ONE… TWO… THREE! TRIPLE H GOT THE PIN! TRIPLE H RETAINS!!

The Game played as Triple H got off of Machetti and raised his arms up into the air in victory. The referee found the WWE Championship under Edge and handed it to HHH, who quickly left the ring and headed up the ramp. Maria got back in the ring and checked on Machetti, and Kennedy as an after thought. Chavo Guerrero ran passed Triple H and down to the ring to check on Vickie, HHH just smiled up on the entrance ramp and held the WWE Championship up over his head. When everything was said and done, Triple H had retained his title and was still the WWE Champion.

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Again I'm sorry for the REALLY late update. Now that I'm done with my Summer Writing Assignment I can concentrate on my story. I'll hopefully have the next chapter out later this week.

'Till Next Time…

Peace!