Chapter Nineteen: Beat the Clock pt 1
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(A/N: This chapter is really long since it has six different matches, so I'm doing it in two different parts.)
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Raw was live from Dallas Texas and right after J.R. and King introduced themselves Mr. Kennedy's theme music hit. Kennedy headed down to the ring and called for his microphone.
"My name is Mr. Kennedy and I should be the WWE Champion," started Kennedy. Kennedy went on to say that it was the fans' fault that he was not the WWE Champion. They put too much stress on him as an athlete and made him work too hard and get back in the ring before he was ready. Now Kennedy's actions were going to serve on person and one person alone, that person was going to be the next WWE Champion, that man is MIIIISTERRRR…
Kennedy was suddenly interrupted by John Cena. Cena came down to the ring to boos and cheers. Cena introduced himself to 'the new guy' as the number one contender. John Cena pretended to forget who Kennedy was and introduced him as Misterrrr camel toe!
Cena went on to say that rumor has it that Kennedy likes to talk, and that he has a big mouth. Cena said that this is Monday Night Raw. Cena told Kennedy that any thing can happen on Raw, and that sometimes all a guy has to stand on is his words. Cena led the fans in pointing out that Kennedy is a liar. Cena said that he can't trust liars and the only one responsible for Kennedy not winning the title is Misterrr blahblahblah!"
But then King Booker's music hit and he came out and commended Cena on his performance then said that he has a great record against Cena and that he should be the next number one contender, not Cena. So right here tonight, he is challenging Machetti for the WWE Championship.
But then Randy Orton came out. Orton pointed out that Booker and Kennedy are new to raw and that he has been on Raw the longest. He has ended the careers of Shawn Michaels and RVD. Orton then said, that no one else on the roster deserves a shot at Machetti's title, HE DOES!
But then Bobby Lashley's music hit and Lashley came down to the ring and started stating cold hard facts, as he put it. Kennedy lost his money in the bank, Booker and Orton were former world champions, but they both lost. He, Bobby Lashley, never lost the ECW World Championship, so he is the uncrowned champion. He deserves a shot at the WWE title.
But suddenly William Regal's theme music hit. Regal came out to the ring and said that Coachman is on 'holiday.' He said that tonight he was in charge. Tonight the NEW number one contender would be determined through the system of Beat the Clock. Who ever had the fastest time would go on to the Great American Bash to face the WWE Champion for the title.
"Hold on a minute!" interrupted Cena, "I'm still the number one contender, I shouldn't be competing to be something I already am!"
"You're right!" said Regal, "so tonight, you, John Cena are going to be facing Machetti for the WWE title."
But then Riot Time hit and Machetti came out from the back accompanied by Paul London and Brian Kendrick. All three Chaos Inc members were wearing black bandanas, black pants, and opened black zip up sweatshirts. On the front in white letters 'Chaos Inc' was written and on the back, also written in white, it said 'Victory Through Chaos.'
"Hey, I'm the WWE Champion here," Machetti snapped at Regal, "don't I get any say in this?"
"Actually son, you don't," answered Regal, "I'm running things tonight! You're facing John Cena tonight for the WWE Championship whether you like it or not! Then if you win, you're going to be facing one of the other four men in the ring at the Great American Bash."
"Is that so?" questioned Machetti with a slight smirk, "well then if I don't get any say in this, I'm going to do something about it! Since it's my title in question, I think I should pick the opponents!"
"Is that right?" asked Regal, "well what did you have in mind?"
"Let's see, I'm facing Cena, so that leaves, Kennedy, Booker, Orton, and Lashley. Well Orton is going to be facing Paul London, Booker will be facing Brian Kendrick, Kennedy you'll be facing Super Crazy, and Lashley you get Shelton Benjamin. But if any of you guys lose, you're out of the running, and I mean you are completely eliminated from the running."
"Well that's fine with me," said Regal, "if you want to put your friends there in matches against your possible opponents, I see nothing wrong with that. But Machetti, if you think you can change my matches then I can make some more, every member of your little faction is going to be in action tonight, because Maria is going to facing Melina in singles action tonight. With that said, Randy, Randy look at me sunshine, I hope you've warmed up because you're beat the clock match is up next!"
Orton glared up at Kendrick, London, and Machetti, while London whispered something to Machetti. Probably if he knew what he was doing. With that Regal headed to the back and Raw went to its first commercial break.
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When Raw came back, Randy Orton was alone in the ring and Paul London was standing in front of it with Kendrick and Machetti. The three of them were in a group huddle and then they broke apart. London took off his sweatshirt and handed it to Kendrick, then he turned and quickly got into the ring. The bell rang and Orton walked across the ring and locked up with London. But before London could do anything Orton locked in a headlock, then whipped London across the ring and into the ropes. Orton charged at London and went for a shoulder block, but London leap-frogged Orton and landed safely behind him. Orton spun around but suddenly ate London's boots when he was hit with a dropsault. Orton went for a quick cover, ONE… TWO… but Orton quickly kicked out. London went to pull Orton up off of the mat, but Orton suddenly raked Paul's eyes, then whipped him across the ring, Orton then ran after London and hit him with a dropkick, knocking London out of the ring and down to the floor.
On the outside Kendrick and Machetti quickly pulled London up to his feet and backed him away from the ring. The clock kept ticking as Orton quickly got out of the ring and came towards Machetti and Kendrick, Machetti stepped forward and started getting in Orton's face, while Kendrick took London and rolled him under the bottom rope and back into the ring.
Orton turned away from Machetti to get back into the ring, but Machetti grabbed onto Orton and pulled him back. Orton spun around and shoved Machetti, knocking him back into the barricade. Orton smirked down at Machetti then turned around and got into the ring. But London was ready for him and quickly whipped London into the corner. London ran at Orton and hit a running shoulder thrust, then jumped back from Orton before running forward jumping up into the air, and hitting a flying forearm right to Orton's face.
London stepped away from Orton, allowing the Legend Killer to fall face-first down to the mat. London quickly went back over to the corner and climbed up onto the top rope and started waiting for Orton to get up, but whatever London was waiting to do, the fans wouldn't see because Orton ran at the ropes and pushed the top one, causing London to lose his footing and get crotched on the top rope.
Orton then quickly took advantage and climbed up onto the middle rope so he was across from London, then Orton hit a superplex, driving London down to the mat back-first. Orton then backed away from London and crouched down while starting to measure London up for the RKO. London was totally out of it and slowly fought up to his feet, Orton ran forward and quickly nailed the RKO. The time on the clock was three mintues and eleven seconds and Orton quickly went for the pin. But the referee was currently on the other side of the ring arguing with Brian Kendrick, who was trying to get inside to help London.
Orton glared down at London then yelled across the ring at the referee, he was wasting time, but Kendrick kept trying to get into the ring and the referee couldn't make the count. Orton got off of London and started across the ring towards the referee, but suddenly Machetti ran in and bashed Orton in the face with the WWE Championship. Machetti smirked down at the unconscious Legend Killer then ran over to London and pulled him up to his feet.
London staggered away from Machetti and climbed up onto the top rope, then came off of the top with a 540 splash. London stayed on Orton and went for the cover, while Machetti slid out of the ring. Kendrick got down off of the apron and the referee quickly turned around. The referee ran over and made the count, ONE… TWO… THREE! LONDON WITH THE UPSET!
London quickly slid out of the ring as the fans started booing the cheap finish to the match. London stood next to Machetti and the two of them headed around the ring and over to the entrance ramp. Kendrick met them and around on the other side and from there the three of them smirk at Orton, who is just now waking up. Orton suddenly realized what just happened and ran across the ring over to the ropes and started yelling at the three Chaos Inc members.
Machetti smirked held up his WWE title while London and Kendrick simply waved to Orton, further pissing off the Legend Killer. The three of them then turned and head to the back, leaving Orton fuming on his own in the ring. J.R. and King then pointed out that Maria was going to be facing Melina next. With that Raw went to its second commercial break.
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When Raw came back Women's Champion Candice Michelle's music hit. Candice came down the ramp and walked around the ring so she could join Kind and J.R. for commentary. Once she was situated Melina's theme music hit. The former Women's Champion came down and got in the ring. Melina started mouthing off at Candice as Maria's music hit.
Maria came out (A/N: wearing a black leather version of her outfit from Raw). But Maria wasn't alone, she was being accompanied by Machetti. Maria and Machetti sprinted down the ramp and then slid into the ring. Maria went to one corner and Machetti walked passed Maria and went to the corner opposite her. Maria and Machetti climbed up onto the middle rope, then both of them did simultaneous back-flips and landed in the middle of the ring.
Before getting out of the ring Machetti turned to Maria and whispered something in her ear. When Machetti backed away and got out of the ring Maria watched him as he walked around the ring over to Candice Michelle, who had her Women's Championship displayed on top of the announce table. Machetti took a moment to compare title with Candice then knelt down next to her and whispered something in her ear.
Back in the ring, the bell rang and Melina and Maria met in the center. Melina started talking trash to Maria but then suddenly shoved her down to the mat. Melina turned around and glanced over at Candice and Machetti, the later of which was holding up Candice's Women's Championship. Melina was distracted, which allowed Maria to get up and take her by surprise with a Lou Threz Press, Maria then went off on Melina with some hard punches to Melina's pretty face.
But Melina quickly pushed Maria off of her, then waited for her to get to her feet. Melina then ran at Maria and took her down with a clothesline. Melina then bent down and pulled Maria up using her hair, then Melina tossed Maria across the ring using her hold on Maria's hair. Melina walked over to Maria and stomped on Maria's back, then kicked her in the side.
Maria rolled away and over to the ropes while Melina turned around and smirked at Candice. But Candice wasn't paying attention, Machetti was currently having a conversation with her at the announce table. Melina glared at Candice hoping to get the Women's Champion's attention and prove how dominant she was but suddenly Maria rolled Melina up from behind, ONE… TWO…. TH… Melina managed to kick out.
Melina pushed Maria off of her and slowly got back up to her feet. Maria got back up as well, but then turned and ran to the ropes, then jumped up onto the middle rope. Maria springboarded off of the middle rope and caught Melina with a crossbody, Maria stayed on top and went for a pin, ONE… TWO… THR… Melina just kicked out.
Melina shot back up to her feet then spun around and saw Machetti and Candice laughing at her. Melina got pissed and went over to Maria, Maria hit Melina with a kick to the mid section, but Melina came back with a hard kick of her own then grabbed Maria and planted her with a DDT. Melina rolled Maria onto her back and drove her forearm into Maria's face.
Melina got off of Maria then turned to Candice and Machetti with a smirk on her face. 'That's what I'm going to do to you!' yelled Melina. Machetti turned to Candice and the two of them shook their head. Melina looked confused, but then Maria suddenly came from behind and took Melina down with a bulldog. Maria then ran to the corner and climbed up onto the top rope, and then came off with a top rope leg drop. Maria went for the pin, ONE… TWO… THREE! Maria gets the upset!
Machetti patted Candice on the back then quickly got into the ring and ran over to Maria. Machetti smiled at Maria then led her out of the ring and to the back, Melina eventually got up and then got out of the ring and tried to take out her frustrations on Candice. The two divas went at it at ringside but Candice came out on top and whipped Melina into the barricade, then went over the announce table and stood up on top of it. Raw then went to its third commercial break.
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Raw was back and the video package showing the history between Umaga and Santino Marella had just been shown. All four members of Chaos Inc were in the back deep in conversation. "Alright," said Machetti, "so Orton's out of the running for the title thanks to you Paul. So that's one down and four to go." Machetti then turned to Maria, "Maria you beat Melina, and while that isn't going to stop me from having to face someone at the Bash, it does bring us up to a 2 – 0 record." Machetti then turned to Brian, "now I need you to beat King Booker, we'll be out there with you, so don't get too worried, just don't let him pin you, and if all else fails, get out of the ring."
"But what about the other three?" asked London, "Kennedy, Lashley, and Cena?"
"Kennedy is going to be facing Super Crazy," said Machetti, "just leave that to me, I have a plan. Also, I want you to leave Cena to me, I want to beat him once and for all, then he won't be the WWE Champion any longer."
"But what about Lashley?" asked Brian.
Machetti slowly shook his head, "I have another plan for that. It's going to involve Shelton Benjamin, and us…" Machetti suddenly stopped talking when Santino Marella entered the room.
"What do you want?" snapped Machetti as he quickly stepped in front of Maria.
The Intercontinental Champion glared at the WWE Champion, then said, "I was just…"
"You were just leaving," interrupted Machetti, "we all have important matches tonight, and unless I am mistaken, you do too. Don't you have a title to lose?"
"What you don't think I can win?" asked Santino.
"I know you can't win!" laughed Machetti as he stepped forward and glared at Santino, "listen, to win MY title I beat John Cena and the Great Khali in the same match, and then I defended my title against Randy Orton, then at Vengeance I beat not just Cena and Orton, but Mick Foley, King Booker, and Bobby Lashley. So unlike you I actually beat my opponents. You had to have help to win yours, and if it wasn't for Lashley you would have left the arena in a stretcher that night."
"No one seems to think that I can beat Umaga, no one believes that I can do it, well I will do it, I'm going to prove to everyone that I can beat Umaga, and that I am a real champion."
"You do that," replied Machetti with a laugh, "but if you last more than five minutes against Umaga, I'll be very surprised. Now get out of here, or you'll have to be carried out." Santino slowly turned around and left the ring. He was off to face Umaga, he just hoped he would survive. The cameras then went to the arena where Umaga's theme music hit.
But Santino of course didn't survive and he ended up losing his title to Umaga. After that Raw went to a commercial break.
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When Raw came back, Riot Time hit. Kendrick, London, and Machetti came out from th back wearing the same black outfits from before. Now Brian Kendrick was going to be facing King Booker in the second Beat the Clock match of the night. The three Chaos Inc members ran down to the ring and slid inside. Kendrick, London, and Machetti all ran to a different corner and jumped up onto the middle rope, then they back-flipped off and landed in the middle of the ring.
The three of them then had a group huddle in the middle of the ring as King Booker's theme music hit. King Booker came out from the back accompanied by Queen Sharmell. Seeing how Orton lost his match, Booker was going to have to set the time to beat. The King and Queen got into the ring together and the five people stared down in the middle of the ring. Machetti showed off his WWE title, then he and London got out of the ring. Queen Sharmell quickly left and got out the other side of the ring.
Now that Kendrick and Booker were the only ones in the ring, the referee called for the bell and start the clock. Booker and Kendrick looked up in the middle of the ring, but Booker quickly took control by driving his knee into Kendrick's stomach. Booker then grabbed Kendrick and whipped him into the corner. Booker then charged at Kendrick, but when Booker got close, Kendrick drove out of the way, causing Booker to run into the hard turnbuckle.
Kendrick got up and ran back into the middle of the ring, then he ran at Booker jumped up and drove his feet into Booker's back. But then Kendrick back-flipped off of Booker and landed on his feet, then he ran forward and hit a running shoulder thrust, driving Booker into the ring post. Kendrick quickly grabbed Booker and rolled him up, ONE… TWO… TH… but Booker kicked out.
Booker and Kendrick got up to their feet and stared down. Kendrick ran at Booker, but Booker took him down with a spinning hook kick. "All hail King Booker!" cheered Sharmell.
"SHUT UP!" yelled Machetti from across the ring. This upset King Booker, and causing him to start towards Machetti, but Kendrick caught him from behind with a roll up, ONE… TWO… THR… Booker just kicked out. Kendrick pulled Booker up to his feet, but Booker kneed him in the stomach, then grabbed Kendrick, lifted him up, and then planted him with a scoop slam. Booker then went for a pin, ONE… TWO… Kendrick kicked out.
Booker shook his head and got back up to his feet, then pulled Kendrick up with him. But Kendrick suddenly started fighting back and started to club his hands on Booker's back. Kendrick then turned and ran across the ring, bounced off of the ropes and ran back at Booker, but suddenly King Booker caught Kendrick and planted him with the Book End. "ALL HAIL KING BOOKER!" Shamell cheered again.
"SHUT THE HELL UP!" shouted London and Machetti.
"Hey! Don't you talk to my wife that way!" shouted Booker as he turned to face Machetti and London, instead of going of the pin.
"Then get her to shut up!" snapped Machetti, "I'm getting sick of her yelling that when you're not a King any more!"
"How dare you!" yelled Booker as he started towards Machetti and London. But when he got near the ropes London spoke up.
"Hey, why don't you focus on your match? Weren't you watching what happened to Melina?"
Booker glared at London and Machetti then turned around and went back over to Kendrick then went for the pin, ONE… TWO… THR… Kendrick kicked out. Booker turned to glare at Machetti, the distraction had given Kendrick enough time to recover. Booker pulled Kendrick up to his feet and whipped him into the ropes, then bent down for a back body drop.
But Kendrick held onto the ropes and stopped himself from bouncing off of the ropes. Then Kendrick ran forward and kicked Booker in the face. Booker charged at Kendrick and went for a spinning kick, but Kendrick ducked down and dodged it, then jumped up and took Booker down with a dropkick. As Booker got back up Kendrick ran to the ropes, bounced off of them, then took Booker down again with a flying forearm.
Kendrick pulled Booker back up and took two steps back. Kendrick then ran at Booker and jumped up, flipped over him, and flipped Booker onto his back with running neckbreaker. Kendrick quickly went for pin, ONE… TWO… TH… but Booker kicked out.
Kendrick looked a little frustrated then got up to his feet and dragged Booker up with him. But Booker suddenly kneed Kendrick in the stomach, then ran to the ropes, bounced off and hit the Scissors Kick. But before King Booker could got for the pin, London reached into the ring, grabbed Kendrick's feet and grabbed him out of the ring and down to the floor. "What the hell!" yelled Booker, as he got up and got out of the ring. Booker ran at London and took him down with a running hook kick.
Then Booker turned around and dragged Kendrick to his feet before rolling him back into the ring. But suddenly Queen Sharmell started screaming. Booker looked up and saw Sharmell kicking while Machetti held her on his shoulder. "Hey Booker, lose something?" taunted Machetti.
"Put her down!" yelled Booker as he ran around the ring to face Machetti. But Machetti quickly turned and ran up the ramp and stood on top of it.
"Come get her!" called Machetti from the top of the entrance ramp as he put Sharmel down on the ground. Booker glanced back at the ring then went up the entrance ramp and over to Sharmell. Machetti stepped back and smirked at Booker as he lifted his wife up off of the ground. Booker's head suddenly jerked up as he heard a bell ringing. BOOKER WAS JUST COUNTED OUT! BRIAN KENDRICK WON!
King Booker looked furious, Machetti had just cost him a title shot, now he was out of the running! But Machetti quickly turned and ran to the back, leaving Booker holding the still frantic Sharmell on the top of the entrance ramp. With that Raw faded and went to the back with Mr. Kennedy and Super Crazy.
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When Raw came back Mr. Kennedy's theme music hit. Kennedy came out from the back with a smirk on his face. He had just made a deal with Super Crazy and was now going to get an easy win. Kennedy got in the ring and was signaling for his mic when Super Crazy's theme music cut him off. Kennedy glared at the entrance ramp as the super and the crazy superstar came out from the back.
Super Crazy got in the ring and the referee called for the bell. The two wrestlers circled around the ring while Kennedy yelled at the referee to hold on. The referee had no idea what was going on, but quickly told Super Crazy to back off. Kennedy then stood in the middle of the ring and called for his signature mic, which was lowered from the rafters.
Kennedy then told Super Crazy off for interrupting him. Kennedy then started to say his name, but then Riot Time hit. Machetti came out from the back with a smirk on his face. "Hey, I have a match! Get the hell out of here!" yelled Kennedy.
"You want this?" asked Machetti as he held up his WWE title and spun the spinner. Kennedy glared at him, but suddenly Super Crazy came from behind and took Kennedy by surprise with a roll up, ONE… TWO… THREE! SUPER CRAZY BEAT MISTER KENNEDY! Machetti laughed as Crazy got out of the ring and ran up the ramp. Machetti shook Super Crazy's hand then the two of them headed to the back as Raw went to a commercial break.
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When Raw came back, Kendrick, London, and Machetti were in the back with Bobby Lashley's opponent, Shelton Benjamin. "Alright so Orton, King Booker, and Kennedy are all out of the running, the leaves Lashley," explained Machetti, "so all he has to do tonight is win his match. Are you going to let him beat you?"
"I never let anyone beat me!" snapped Shelton, "what happens if I do beat him?"
"If you beat Bobby Lashley in his Beat the Clock match tonight," answered Machetti, "once I take care of Cena, I'll have no number one contender. That means I won't have an opponent at the Great American Bash. So if you can beat Lashley, maybe I'll let you face me for the title at the pay per view?"
"That sounds good, consider it done!" replied Shelton, "now if you excuse me, I have to get down to the ring."
Shelton then left Machetti on his own with London and Kendrick. "Do you really think he's going to win?" asked Kendrick.
"Of course not!" snapped Machetti, "I have another plan."
"What's that?" asked London.
"Here's what we're gonna do," said Machetti as he, Kendrick, and London had a group huddle. With that Raw faded to a commercial.
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Alright, that's the first part. Bobby Lashley's Beat the Clock match and the Machetti versus John Cena WWE Championship match is in the next part. But this is it for now.
'Till Next Time…
Peace!