Can I Ask You Something?

Summary: Zack Tyler a.k.a. Machetti has been brought in from OVW to compete on Raw. Machetti has been in the WWE for a while now and is now the ECW Champion. But he is still an active member of the Raw roster and his relationship with Maria is still going strong.

Pairing; OCxMaria

Disclaimer: I do not own the WWE or any of the superstars, they belong to Vince McMahon. I do own Machetti though he's mine and my alone.

Rating:T

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Chapter Thirty-Eight: New Champion on the Block

Raw was live from North Charleston South Carolina, and Maria's music played in the arena. Maria then made her way down to the ring accompanied by the NEW ECW World Champion Machetti. Maria was dressed to compete tonight, while Machetti was only wearing jeans and his chain-link ECW Vest, but what Machetti did have that was special was a bandage on his forehead (HHH style). Machetti climbed up the steps and got on the ring apron, and held the ropes opened for Maria.

Maria then climbed up the steps and walked passed Machetti and stepped through the ropes. Machetti then took Maria's hand and lifted it into the air and spun her around. Machetti then took the ECW World Title from around his waist and held it up in the air to a loud cheer from the fans. Machetti then wrapped his arms around Maria for a warm hug, and the two of them were about to kiss when Victoria's theme music hit. Victoria then appeared on the entrance ramp and slowly walked down towards the ring.

A video package from last weeks Diva Battle Royal was shown, especially the part where both Maria and Victoria hit the ground at the same time. The clip then showed the end the end of the match, where Victoria attempted to hit Maria with the Widow's Peak, but Maria reversed it into the inverted DDT. The clip then showed Maria taunting Mickie James and saying how both of Victoria and her should be the number one contender for the Women's Championship.

Meanwhile Victoria got in the ring and Maria quickly slipped behind Machetti, who had yet to leave the ring. But the referee didn't want Machetti lurking around so he started arguing with Machetti to go to the back. The ECW Champion argued back, saying that he hadn't done anything yet. But behind the referee's back Machetti had slipped Maria the ECW Championship. When Victoria charged at Maria, Maria quickly turned around and bashed Victoria in the head with the belt, knocking her out cold.

Machetti saw Maria take out Victoria and then slide his title out of the ring, so he decided to let the referee win the argument and left the ring. Machetti then grabbed his title and started heading to the back. The referee then turned around to see Maria on the top rope, Maria then jumped off and landed on Victoria for a top rope leg drop, then hooked Victoria's leg and got the pin. Machetti quickly ran back to the ring and raised Maria's arm in victory.

Maria's music hit as Machetti and Maria celebrated in the middle of the ring. But suddenly Mickie James' music hit and the WWE Women's Champion made her way down to the ring. Mickie then got in the ring and told Machetti to step off. Machetti quickly stepped back and sat on the turnbuckle in the corner. Mickie James and Maria then stood in the middle of the ring. Mickie then showed off her Women's Championship before getting the mic.

"Listen Maria," said Mickie, "new week Victoria is going to be facing Torrie Wilson, so how about you and I face off in a non-title match?"

"Wait why just non-title?" asked Maria in a sweet and innocent voice, "are you scared or something? Do you think I'll beat you?"

"Oh trust me honey," said Mickie, "you have no chance of beating me."

"Well why don't you prove it?" asked Maria, "I mean if you can clearly beat me, why don't you make the match a title match?"

"You know what, fine!" snapped Mickie, "you're on. Next week, you and me for the Women's Championship."

"I wouldn't have it any other way," said Maria who suddenly smirked, then kicked Mickie in the stomach and planted her with an Impaler.

Maria's music hit as Machetti got off of the turnbuckle pad and walked up to Maria while clapping his hands. Machetti then smirked as he and Maria left the ring, before heading through the curtain and to the back.

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The main-event of Raw had just ended. Kenny had interfered and while the referee wasn't looking laid out HBK with a chair shot. HHH then got out of the ring and chased after Kenny as he attempted to hightail it through the crowd. Meanwhile the Hardyz were in the ring and were fending off MNM. Matt had hit a Twist of Fate on Mercury, and now Jeff was on the top rope looking for a Swanton Bomb. But then Nitro came and pushed Jeff off of the top rope down to the floor.

Matt then turned around right into a spear from Edge. Edge then covered Hardy and got the win for his team, and then he and Orton fled from the ring and backed up the ramp as D-X got in the ring with Kenny. Michaels tuned up the band and nailed Kenny with the Sweet Chin Music, Kenny then turned around right into a pedigree from Triple H. D-X and Rated RKO then glared at each other and had an intense stare down.

But suddenly Machetti came from behind and laid out Edge by bashing him in the back of the head with the ECW Title. Then Machetti dropped the title on the ground and drove Orton's head down into it with an Impaler. Machetti then called for D-X and had Triple H drag Orton down to the ring while he and Michaels brought down Edge. Triple H then hit Edge with a pedigree and Machetti and Michaels hit Orton with a Double Sweet Chin Music. Then Machetti got on the top rope and landed on the already unconscious Kenny with a Decapitator.

Then to the delight of the fans, Machetti, Triple H, and Michaels all locked in Figure Four Leg Locks, Machetti had Kenny, Triple H had Edge and Michaels had Orton. The three heels tapped frantically, but D-X and Machetti weren't going to let go, this wasn't a match. But eventually when the damage had been done and the revenge had been extracted, HHH, HBK, and Machetti released the holds and stood in the ring to the sound of Ric Flair's theme song.

Machetti, Michaels and Hunter then got a cameraman to come into the ring, and then stood side-by-side and then together the three of them did the D-X salute to the camera, knowing that Ric Flair was watching from home at this exact time and moment.

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ECW was airing on Sci-Fi from North Charleston South Carolina, Tommy Dreamer had just beaten Davari, only to be attacked after the match by the Great Khali. Machetti was then shown walking backstage, where he was going no one could be certain, but from the looks of things he wasn't looking to compete, Machetti was only wearing a blue button down shirt, a pair of blue jeans, and the ECW World Title over his shoulder. But as Machetti continued walking he suddenly came face to face with CM Punk.

"What's up man?" asked Machetti, who eventually noticed the very seriously look on Punk's face.

"Last night you made me tap out to my own finisher," stated Punk, but suddenly his face turned into a smile, "and you took me to the limit, I came to ECW for the competition, and you gave it to me. I won at SummerSlam, you beat me last night, now we're even. So 'champ' how about you put that title on the line, and we'll have our third match?"

"Look man," said Machetti, "I'd love to face you for the title, and granted I will… eventually. But tonight I have a big problem to attend to."

"What do you mean?" asked Punk.

"You'll see," said Machetti as he walked off.

Machetti's music then played in the arena and the NEW ECW World Champion made his way down to the ring. Machetti walked up the steps and got in the ring and stood there with a purpose.

"Alright you giant smelly ape!" exclaimed Machetti, "you know who you are, get you big ass out here right now! I've got something to say to you, and I'm going to say it face-to-face."

Machetti waited a moment but there was no sign of the Big Show, "being big and slow is one thing, but if you're not going to come out here, then I'll have to come back there, and that's not going to be pleasant."

Big Show's music eventually hit and he made his way down to the ring and stepped over the rope to get in. Big Show then held up his mic and was about to say something when Machetti cut him off.

"Hold up there Big Guy," said Machetti as he silenced the Big Show and held up his title, "see this gold? That means I'm the champ now. And you're going to have to earn your shot just like I did. But don't worry I won't make you wait that long, you can have your rematch tonight, Paul Heyman's not here tonight though, in fact he 's been released, so that means I'm calling the shots, and the title match is going to be under my rules. And my rules, are EXTREME RULES!!"

"Do you honestly think I'm afraid of you little man?" asked Big Show, "you only won that title last night because you and CM Punk double teamed me. You could never take me alone. I don't need to prove anything, and as former Champion I get the title match of MY choice."

"Well you might," said Machetti with a smirk, "but if you chicken out and deprive these fans of seeing an Extreme Rules match for the ECW Championship, and if you get their hopes up and don't deliver, not only are you a coward, but that's bad for business."

"I am not a coward!" snapped Big Show, "I don't have anything to prove to you!"

"Right, and that's why I'm wearing this belt instead of you," said Machetti sarcastically, "look at it this way big guy, If you face me tonight in a regular match there's chance that either of us could get disqualified or counted out, then I would still retain my title. We woudln't want that now would we? So if we have an Extreme Rules match the only way a decision can be made is by either pinning me or making me tap, I won't be able to use my advantages as Champ and get myself disqualified or counted out. So what do you say Big Man? Are you up for the challenge?"

"You know what," answered Big Show, "I'm going to make you eat those words. You're on, tonight the Transitional ECW Champion Machetti faces the Former ECW Champion the Big Shom for the ECW Title in an Extreme Rules match. And after I beat you in the middle of that ring tonight, I'll start my second reign as Champion and I'll become even more dominant than ever before!"

Big Show's music then hit as the giant stepped over the top rope and got out of the ring. Machetti was then left on his own saying, "bring it on big man, bring it on."

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It was time for ECW's Main Event. The ring announcer stood in the middle of the ring with the title in his hand as Big Show's theme music hit. "The following contest is for the ECW World Championship, and is being contested under EXTREME rules," announced the announcer, "introducing first, the challenger, from Tampa Florida, weighing in at five hundred and seven pounds, THE BIG SHOW!!"

Big Show confidently walked down to the ring and stepped over the top rope before getting inside. Big Show then waited and soon Riot Time hit. "And the champion, from Detroit Michigan, weighing in at one hundred and ninety-five pounds, MACHETTI!!"

Machetti appeared on the entrance ramp to a loud ovation from the crowd. Machetti was wearing a pair of gold shorts, his ECW chain-link vest, and the ECW World Championship around his waist. In Machetti's hand was his trusty pipe. Machetti was about halfway down the ramp when he was jumped by Heyman's security guys. Both of them clobbered him with their nightsticks and beat the crap out of him. Once Machetti was unconscious the two of the dragged Machetti down the ramp and rolled him into the ring.

Big Show then pressed his arms to Machetti's chest and went for the pin, but somehow Machetti kicked out before the three count. Big Show then got pissed and pulled the ECW Championship off of Machetti and placed it down in the middle of the ring. Big Show then signaled for the chokeslam, and raised his arm into the air. A while had gone by and Machetti still wasn't moving so Big Show walked over to Machetti and lifted him to his feet and with one hand held Machetti up, and with the other grabbed Machetti's throat.

Big Show pulled Machetti into the middle of the ring and then lifted him high into the air, and then slammed him down on the title with a giant chokeslam. Big Show then covered Machetti for the pin. The referee's hand hit the mat once, then lifted and hit the mat again, then lifted up into the air, but suddenly a steel pipe smashed the Big Show on the back and broke up the pin on Machetti. Big Show looked up and glared at Maria as she slowly realized what she just did.

Maria held the pipe up in front of her as she backed away from the Big Show, he was huge and towered over her, Maria quickly slid out of the ring and away from the Big Show. Show was about to go over the ropes after Maria but he was suddenly bashed on the back on the head with the ECW Championship. Big Show went down on his knees and Maria tossed Machetti his pipe. Big Show got up on his feet and started advancing on Machetti, who wasn't backing down.

Machetti quickly slipped behind Big Show and smashed his steel pipe into the back on Big Show's knee. Then brought it back and nailed him again, and again. Big Show then went down on his knee, and Machetti quickly went to the other side of Big Show and smashed him in the back on the other knee. Once, twice, three times Big Show then dropped down to his knees and was relatively level with Machetti now. That was one way to get rid of the height difference.

Machetti then dropped his pipe and ran passed Big Show, jumped onto the middle rope, spring-boarded off of it, and grabbed Big Show's head as he came back and slammed it down to the mat for a springboard Bulldog. Machetti then picked up his pipe again and brought it up above his head, then brought it down on Big Show repeatedly. Machetti then ran to the ropes, bounced off of them, and dropkicked Big Show in the side.

Machetti stayed on offense and got back up and ran to the ropes again, jumped onto the middle rope, then back-flipped off of the ropes and landed on Big Show for a springboard moonsault. Machetti then got up and walked over to the ropes and got on the ring apron. Machetti then hoisted himself up onto the top rope and spring-boarded off of it. Machetti then landed on the back of Big Show's head with a springboard leg drop. Machetti then grabbed his pipe and hooked it under Big Show's chin and pulled back.

Big Show screamed in pain, but refused to tap out. Test quickly hit the ring and stomped on Machetti's back to break up the hold. Test then lifted Machetti up off of the ground and onto his shoulders then hit him with a modified swinging neckbreaker. Test then rolled Big Show onto his stomach and dragged him over to Machetti and placed Big Show on top of him. The referee was about to count the pin when CM Punk grabbed his ankle and pulled him out of the ring and down to the floor.

While Test's attention was focused on CM Punk someone snuck in the ring behind Test and used Machetti's discarded pipe to nail Test right between the legs. Test cried out in pain and fell to the ground while looking up to find Maria standing over him. Maria then walked over to Big Show, who was still on top of Machetti and smashed him on the side with the pipe and knocked him off of Machetti. Punk then got back in the ring and together Punk and Maria helped Machetti back to his feet.

Maria and Punk then let go of Machetti and let him stand on his own. Machetti then walked over to the Big Show, who was still down on the mat. Machetti taunted Big Show by saying you almost had me didn't you? While holding his index and middle fingers less than an inch apart. Big Show glared at Machetti for a moment then crawled over to the ring ropes and managed to pull himself back up to his feet. Big Show stood gingerly but was now once again towering over Machetti.

Meanwhile CM Punk and Maria had left the ring, CM Punk dealt with Test and chased him away from the ring and through the crowd, while Maria helped the referee back to his feet and helped him get back into the ring. Machetti then ran at Big Show and hit him with a clothesline, but Big Show wasn't going down, Machetti then stepped backwards and ran and Show and hit him with another clothesline, but still Big Show stayed on his feet. Machetti then backed up against the ropes, bounced off of them and hit Big Show with a third clothesline.

This one had an effect, but Big Show stayed on his feet, but was clearly teetering. Machetti then stepped back again and ran at Big Show, but this time Machetti went low and dropkicked Big Show's knee, causing Big Show to go back down. Machetti then went off on Big Show and hit him with a flurry of forearms and kicks, but Big Show swatted Machetti away with one chop. Machetti got back up to his feet and jumped up into the air and nailed Big Show in the face with a corkscrew dropkick.

Big Show then fell backwards and landed on his back. Machetti then ran to a corner and climbed onto the top rope, then launched himself off of the top rope and nailed Big Show with a Diving Head-butt. Machetti then went for a pin, but Big Show kicked out with authority and sent Machetti flying across the ring. But Machetti quickly got back up to his feet and jumped up onto the middle rope, then back-flipped off of it and landed on Big Show for a springboard moonsault. Machetti once again went for a pin, but again Big Show kicked out.

Machetti stood up and turned around then did a back-flip and hit Big Show with a standing moonsault, went for the cover, but again Big Show kicked out. Machetti then got back up to his feet and walked over to the corner and climbed onto the top rope. Machetti then waited for Big Show to get to his feet and launched himself across the ring for a crossbody. But Big Show caught Machetti in mid air and slammed him down to the mat. Big Show then went for the pin but Machetti kicked out right before the three count.

Big Show then grabbed Machetti and lifted him up to his feet then whipped Machetti hard into the corner. Big Show then picked up Machetti's pipe and walked towards Machetti, Big Show stood in front of Machetti and back him into the corner and held the pipe high above his head. But Machetti suddenly lashed out and kicked the giant right in the nuts. Machetti then pulled his pipe away from Big Show and pressed it to the giant's neck.

Then Machetti climbed up onto the top rope, while continuing to press the pipe to Show's throat, then flipped backwards and slammed the back of Big Show's head down onto… the ECW CHAMPIONSHIP. Maria then smirked at Machetti as she stepped backwards and got out of the way. The Big Show had just been put through a top rope Amputator onto the ECW Championship. Machetti then pressed Big Show's shoulder's down to the mat and finally got the three count to win the match.

Machetti's theme song hit and Maria was instantly at Machetti's side. Maria saw the ring announcer getting into the ring and quickly ran over to him and took the mic from him before getting into the middle of the ring next to Machetti. "Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner and STILL the ECW World Champion… Machetti!!" announced Maria. Maria then lifted the ECW Championship from the ground and wrapped it around Machetti's waist. Maria and Machetti then stood in the middle of the ring together over the fallen Big Show as ECW went off the air.

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Well that's that. I have a huge amount of respect for Ric Flair and I wanted to see Edge and Orton get punched for what they did to him. So I figured I'd throw Machetti in there at the end of Raw.

'Till Next Time…

Peace!