Louisville, Kentucky

Seth was tying up his boots in the locker room. Later on he and Vader will be facing Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna in a tag team match. Seth still fully trust Vader and Vader didn't trust Seth.

Despite the two of them were standing tall two nights ago, Seth kept thinking about the occasions where Vader left him backstage for his matches. And each time, Vader had been on the receiving end of losses and assaults. Yet Vader gladly accompanied Seth for his match against Neidhart and helped him win.

Vader was probably still pissed about WrestleMania a few months ago. What Seth didn't understand was why he was still pissed. Yes Vader lost but he took two months off of Seth's career. Surely that must have made up for it?

"No it doesn't."

Seth looked up to see Vader standing over him. "No… what doesn't?"

"Taking two months off your career does not mean we're cool," Vader said. "And yes, I don't trust you. After seeing you team with Helmsley and then kicking him in the head I have a reason not to."

Seth's eyes darted to the right. "But," Seth looked back at his partner, "how did you know what I was thinking?"

"Thinking?!" Vade cried. "You just said it out loud!"

"No I didn't."

"Yes you did!" Vader yelled. "I just heard you say it. "Despite the fact we were the victors on Friday I keep remembered him telling me to not get involved in his matches." Does that ring a bell?"

Seth tried really hard not to let his jaw drop. He failed. "And I said that?"

"Word for word."

Seth played with one of his dreadlocks and sighed. "It happened again didn't it?"

"What happened again?" Vader asked.

"Every once in a while, I have an episode where I literal say my mind," Seth explained. "It's really embarrassing when it happens in public. What's worse is that I don't know it's happening until it's over. And I'm not saying that for my character this is the real me. I don't have an onscreen character, I'm just myself. Which is how I like it."

"Anyway," Seth continued. "We have match to get too." He stood up. "Let's kick ass." He held his hand out. Vader just stared at it.

"It's a handshake," Seth said. "You ju…"

"I know what a god damn handshake is! And if you think I will show you any kind of respect you've got a screw loose!" Vader shouted before storming out of the room.

Someone's in a mood, Seth thought.

…

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony hit and Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna walked out to boos. Later on Shawn Michaels would be facing the Undertaker so they had to make sure their opponents weren't able to interfere.

"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, the team of Chyna and Hunter Hearst Helmsley!" Howard Finkel announced.

The duo entered the ring and Hunter took a bow while Chyna folded her arms and scowled at the entrance ramp. Her head still hurt from the chair shot two nights ago.

Smells like Teen Spirit hit and Seth Hardy came out. He V1'd the cheering crowd as he made his way to the ring.

"Introducing their opponents. First, from Cameron, North Carolina. Weighing in at 94lbs. Seth Hardy!"

When he made it to ringside, Seth slid under the bottom rope as Chyna and Hunter climbed out of the ring. Seth glared at them as he climbed the turnbuckle and V1'd the crowd again.

Its time! Its time! Its Vader time!

Vader appeared at the top of the ramp and began his walk to the ring.

"And his tag team partner. From the Rocky Mountains. Weighing in at 450lbs. The man they call Vader!"

Vader climbed in-between the ropes and again ignored a handshake from Seth.

Seth scowled at him. He understood why Vader still didn't trust him but surely he could see that Seth was willing to put that behind him tonight.

Vader stepped onto the apron as the bell rang.

Chyna started off for her team and immediately went after Seth with a Clothesline. Seth ducked it and went for a Superkick. Chyna fell down to avoid it. Seth laughed at her and tapped his leg.

"Soon enough," he mouthed.

Chyna stood up and went to grab Seth. Seth caught her arm and twisted it into an Arm Wrench. He held his hand out to Vader looking for the tag.

But Vader refused to tag in. Seth let go of Chyna and got up close with Vader staring him dead in the eye.

Unbeknownst to Seth, Chyna had tagged Hunter in. Seth only figured out what was going to happen when Vader looked over his shoulder. Seth turned around only to get a High Knee.

Hunter went for the cover and Seth kicked out at one. He picked Seth up and dragged him to his corner. Chyna tagged herself in and while Helmsley held Seth's arms behind his back, she punched him in the gut.

Seth fell to his knees as Hunter returned to the apron. She picked him up hit a Jawbreaker. She covered him and got a two count.

Vader just leaned on the ropes as he watched Chyna dismantle his partner. She hit Seth with many backbreakers, five to be exact. She attempted another pinfall and again got a two count.

Seth clutched his back as he held back cries of pain. Chyna tagged in Hunter who kicked Seth's back. Before Seth could even roll around, Helmsley was on him pounding his head in. He only stopped the beating when the ref made it to 4. Hunter went for a cover and Seth kicked out again.

Hunter Irish-Whipped Seth into a neutral corner. As he was about to squash him into the corner, Seth moved to the side and Hunter went face first into the turnbuckle. Seth, with help from the ropes, went over to his corner and for the second time requested a tag.

Vader still refused. Helmsley took Seth down with a strike to his back followed by an Elbow Drop. He then drove his knee into Seth's lower back.

Hunter picked Seth up again looking to hit a Spinebuster. But Seth was ready before he was even on his feet. Out of nowhere, Seth executed a Side Effect. Exhaustion overwhelmed Seth who collapsed next to Hunter. The ref began his 10 count.

By the time the ref made it to 7 both competitors made it back to their feet. Seth immediately hit a Spinning Heel Kick on Helmsley. He tried for a pinfall and Hunter kicked out just before two. Seth, getting his second wind, knocked Chyna off the apron and, just as Helmsley had gotten back up, Seth performed a new move on him.

A Spear. Seth crawled into the cover.

"1."

"2."

Hunter got his shoulder up much to the crowd's dismay. Chyna slid into the ring and tackled Seth to the canvas. Before she could deal some damage Seth, much to Vader's surprise, forced her off him. She turned to hit a Clothesline but, just like 5 weeks ago, she was knocked out cold by a Superkick.

Seth kicked her out of the ring. He went to a corner and waited for Hunter to get back up. When he did Seth went for another Spear.

But this time Helmsley was ready. He kneed Seth in the face forcing him to stand upright. Then he kicked him in the stomach and hit a Pedigree. He flipped Seth over and went for another cover.

"1."

"2."

Vader pulled Hunter off of Seth and went back to the apron. Hunter tried for another cover but Seth kicked out at two. Frustration beginning to build up inside Hunter as he picked Seth up. Then, showing complete disrespect, slapped him before going for another Pedigree.

Seth crawled between his legs and leapt towards Vader with his arm outstretched.

Out of respect for Seth's resiliency, Vader did not refuse.

Vader climbed into the ring as Helmsley delivered clobbering blows to him. They had little effect on Vader who with one arm, forced Hunter to the middle of the ring. Hunter went after him again but got a Belly to Belly Suplex instead. A two count was all Vader got.

Seth noticed Chyna climbing back into the ring. He leaped over the ropes and goaded her in. Anger clearly on her face she went for a Clothesline. Seth ducked, grabbed her hair and got her into a Front Facelock.

And in unison, Seth hit a Twist of Fate on Chyna and Vader hit a Release Powerbomb on Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

Vader dragged Hunter to a corner and climbed to the top rope. Seth could only grin as he watched the big man perform a Vadersault.

And that would do it.

"Here are your winners. Seth Hardy and Vader!"

Vader threw his hands into the air as the crowd cheered for the two victors. The referee raised Seth's arm as he took hold off Vader's.

Vader turned to face Seth. As his music died down, he gave the young man a nod of approval. He held his hand out.

Seth looked at it for several seconds. He looked at the crowd a couple of times before making his choice.

Seth took hold of his partners hand and shook it.

Vader grinned at him and patted him on the back. Seth's theme hit and Vader exited the ring.

Seth watched him go up the ramp and back to the locker room. After one more V1 to the crowd he did the same.

Results

1. Brian Pillman defeated Goldust (with Marlena). Singles match.

2. Brian Christopher defeated Scott Putski by Countout. Singles match.

3. Savio Vega defeated Crush and Faarooq. Triple Threat Match.

4. Max Mini defeated El Torito. Singles match.

5. The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher) defeated the Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal), the Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) and Owen Hart and the British Bulldog. Four way elimination match for the vacant WWF Tag Team Championship.

6. Seth Hardy and Vader defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna. Tag team match.

7. Bret Hart (c) defeated the Patriot. Singes match for the WWF Championship.

8. Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker ended in a no contest. Singles match.