Chapter 24: Weapon Of Choice

The week after Evolution revealed that they will not be hesitant in using thumbtacks, everyone wants to know what will Shelton and John will bring out. Also Jeff Hardy tried to earn another shot at CM Punk by defeating Lance Cade tonight.

Backstage the Dangerous Alliance were strategizing as Trish was still in the cage, watching and listening to the things that they planned to do to Jeff Hardy, they were talking when Dusty Rhodes came in.

"Hold up a second, Paul E. All that stuff you've been saying is not going to happen because I've finally decided to give Jeff Hardy a chance because all of you guys will not be able go past the top of the entrance ramp. See you guys will get a front row seat, on top of the ramp and if any of you past that line you will all be gone from this company. Have a nice day." The Alliance was furious over that decision but Dusty wasn't done, "oh and if Jeff Hardy wins, not only will he get his match at No Way Out, but he gets a match against any member of the Alliance, and that member has been chosen by Jeff Hardy himself, and that member is…Paul E. Dangerously!" With that he left the room as Paul E. was left shocked with the rest of the Alliance.

Some other spot in the back Shelton, John and Torrie were talking about what will happen tonight.

"Shelton you got the goods?"

"Oh yeah and they will be scared and sorry for messing with us."

"So where is it?"

"In my bag, we'll bring it out later, when the time is right."

In another part Evolution was all hanging out feeling good about next Sunday as Batista carried the bag of thumbtacks, Randy Orton was with Stacy and was "enjoying" himself with her.

"Next Sunday, I can't wait to RKO John Cena on those thumbtacks." Randy said as Stacy was all over him. "But I won't be satisfied with that, I want Shelton's title shot as well, I'm going to talk to Dusty right now and hopefully I will get it." With that he left, Stacy right behind as HHH looked on with anger and astonishment.

"What the hell is his problem? The plan is to make sure we get rid of Shelton before Mania but have him take the title from me."

"Calm down remember this is what happened last time, dissension, calm down, everything will be okay." Flair said.

It was now time for Jeff Hardy Vs Lance Cade, Cade came out first with the Alliance behind him wheeling Trish in the cage, they stopped at the top of the ramp and gave Cade one last time before he went to the ring. The Alliance stayed up top the ramp as Jeff Hardy's music played.

Hardy came out but was immediately attacked by the Alliance on top of the ramp, they were allowed that as long as they don't cross the line on the ramp. They attacked him brutally in front of Trish who was concerned watching him get hurt. The Alliance rammed him into the stage a few times and he was just about out of it, when Cade came down and dragged him to the ring and threw him in, he made a cover 1…2…NO! Jeff just barely kicked out, knowing what was on the line here. Cade didn't let that discourage him as he attacked Hardy some more with some right hands and stomps. Cade threw him into the ropes and hit a back body drop, then hit a body slam and made a cover for a 2. Cade picked him again and hit a right hand, then whipped him into the corner, Hardy hit the turnbuckles hard, Cade charged and hit a clothesline in the corner. Hardy was hurting, his back was hurting and was in obvious pain. Cade made another cover and got a 2. Cade grabbed in and locked in a bear hug squeezing and putting more pressure on his back. Paul E. was still shouting instructions from the rampway.

"Squeeze! Squeeze!" Paul E. screamed talking about the pressure being put on. The Alliance seemed pretty confident over this and Paul E. was feeling good, Trish was not feeling good and scared for Jeff's well being.

Cade continued to squeeze as the crowd got behind Hardy trying to get him fired up and out of the hold. Hardy used it and was starting to fight out, he hit a right hand to Cade's face, then another, then another, as the grip loosened up. Hardy eventually broke free and then went off the ropes but was met with a sidewalk slam. Hardy was down again, Cade made another cover, but only got a 2, then he made another cover and again only 2. Cade now was getting frustrated, he threw Hardy into the corner, he set him up on the top turnbuckle. He hit a right hand, then climbed up himself, he hooked his head and lifted him up and held him there for a little bit letting the blood rush to his head, then fell back delivering a huge super plex and end seemed to be near. Cade slowly made the cover 1…2…NO! Hardy kicked out! The Alliance were upset, Paul E. was ready to cross that line as Trish's smile grew bigger.

"Lance Cade has hit everything he could and still can't put away Jeff Hardy."

Cade went up top as Hardy was down, Cade got to the top he set, then jumped and went for his top rope elbow, but Hardy moved out of the way! Cade hurt his elbow, Hardy bounced off the ropes and hit a spinning heel kick, then a forearm, and a clothesline. Hardy grabbed him and set for the twist of fate, but Cade spun out, and got a hold of Hardy, he set for a back suplex, but Hardy flipped over and escaped and hit a twist of fate. The Alliance were now shocked, no panic just shock, Paul E. covered his face with his hands in disbelief, as Hardy made the cover, 1…2…3! It's over!

"Jeff Hardy has earned his match with CM Punk at No Way Out, but more importantly he gets a shot at that loud mouth jerk Dangerously next week."

The Alliance were stunned, Jeff could barely get up but he was happy, Trish was happy, and CM Punk was eerily calm. Punk whispered something in Paul E.'s ear, and Paul E. nodded and pulled out his cell phone and made a call and said a few words then closed his phone and smiled, then motioned for the Alliance to do something. Tomko and Snitsky opened the cage and forcibly grabbed Trish and held both of her arms and she was in front of Paul E. Jeff was watching from the ring but couldn't get up, Paul E. looked at Trish trying to get away, he smiled and looked at her liking what he saw. He looked at her, then Jeff, then the Alliance and then he leaned in and gave Trish a big wet kiss. Trish was disgusted, the Alliance was cheering their leader and Jeff couldn't do anything, but watch and feel bad that he couldn't do anything because he was in so much pain. Tomko picked up Trish and they all retreated to the back.

"Paul E. is trying to get into the head of the Jeff Hardy and is obviously gotten into his heart. But what will Jeff Hardy do to Paul E. next week when they meet one on one in that very ring."

In the back Randy, Stacy, Batista and Bob Orton were walking towards the ring still with the bag of thumbtacks. On the other side of the building John, Shelton and Torrie were walking with the bag that carried their weapon of choice.

Evolution's music hit and out they came, cocky as ever as the crowd booed and some cheered.

"Now everyone wants to know what happened during my meeting with the big fat man himself, Dusty Rhodes. Well after doing what I do best and that's be a very reasonable man, and after some convincing, I got what I wanted. All I have to do is pin Shelton Benjamin, or incapacitate him and I get that title shot at WrestleMania. Now for this so called weapon of choice by them, I want them out here to show us because it can't be as bad as these." Randy said pointing at the bag of tacks.

John Cena's music hit, and out they came Torrie held the bag, Shelton and John, didn't want to say anything, they charged the ring and the fight was on and it was 3 on 2. Evolution took control, Batista got the bag of tacks, he then spread it around to one corner of the ring, Randy had John and was setting him up for a trip to the tacks. Shelton started to fight back, taking down Bob Orton and Batista, then got Randy away from John and John away from the tacks. Shelton and John, fought and drove Batista and Randy out of the ring, leaving Bob Orton by himself, Randy and Batista retreated with Stacy and they stopped on the ramp to watch what was happening, too afraid to go back and help. John and Shelton had Bob in between them they took turns nailing right hands, they had him down and then looked at the tacks, they picked him up and dropped him back first onto the tacks and he was in pain. John and Shelton signaled to Torrie who pulled out 2 pairs of gloves and gave it to them, they put it on and Torrie threw the bag in. Shelton reached in and smiled before pulling it out: BARBED WIRE!

Randy, Batista and Stacy were scared and shocked, as John and Shelton each grabbed a realm of barbed wire. John set his on the ground then picked up Bob Orton, he looked at Evolution on the ramp, he pointed at them and gave a FU onto the wire. Shelton took his and wrapped it around Bob's head and tore away at the flesh on his face, Bob was immediantely busted open, Shelton let go and held up the wire to the roar of the crowd. Randy ran back and got his dad out of there, he and Stacy helped him out as John, Shelton, and Torrie were in the ring celebrating to the approval of the crowd, as they raised the barbed wire.

A/N: Done just again wanted to get one out, hope you like it and give me a good review. On a side note I want to say how happy I am that Christian is now the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion, he deserves it just like Edge deserve his title reign. Congrats to Captain Charisma and I look forward to his reign, hopefully a long one, and that's how he rolls, here's a preview:

Next Week: It will be Paul E. Dangerously vs Jeff Hardy. Plus how the Alliance react to Cade losing the match? And more confrontations between the 2 teams just a few days before they battle at No Way Out.