Chapter Forty: Psychotherapy
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(A/N: Remember, I said last week I was going to have Machetti, Candice, and Maria see a psychiatrist, I'm going to make good on that. Also, at the end of the chapter I'm going to announce MY Cyber Sunday Match, and the voting will be up to the readers.)
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Raw was airing from Birmingham England, Santino had just beaten Val Venis and was on his way to the back, when Machetti walked up to them. Without even acknowledging Santino's presence, Machetti grabbed Maria and pulled her off further backstage. The camera man followed after them.
"Machetti where are we going?" asked Maria as Machetti pulled opened a door and dragged Maria inside after him. "Is this about me going out there for Santino's match?"
"I said I was getting help and I meant it," came Machetti's curt reply as the camera followed Machetti and Maria into the room.
The room had been decorated like a psychiatrist's office. Inside, there were four arm chairs. One of which was behind a desk, and a couch. But the only other occupant of the room was sitting in one of the chairs, Candice Michelle.
"Then who is this psychiatrist?" asked Maria as she and Machetti each sat down in one of the arm chairs.
"He's coming," answered Machetti.
"Machetti, do we really need to do this?" questioned Candice.
"Yes we do," said Machetti, "you two have been driving me crazy, and we're going to get to the bottom of this."
"What is there to get to the bottom of?" asked Maria, "you and I are dating and she…" Maria sent a dirty look Candice's way, "… is trying to steal you from me."
"If that was just the case, then we wouldn't be here," replied Machetti, "there's also the matter that you keep hitting me with steel chairs, and you keep going out to the ring with that loser Santino."
"Machetti, I…" started Maria, but she was interrupted by Candice.
"You've been toying with him!" interrupted Candice, "and he doesn't deserve that! Machetti deserves someone that actually cares about him."
"I…" began Maria.
"And you two thought we didn't need therapy," commented Machetti as the camera cut and went to the Diva Search Commercial.
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Coach had just chased Hornswoggle out of his office after the Leprechaun had stolen Carlito's apple. The camera then went back to the psychiatrist's office where Machetti, Candice, and Maria were still waiting. But then there was a knock at the door and the fans erupted in a loud pop as Mick Foley entered the room carrying a small briefcase.
"You got him for a psychiatrist?" asked Candice.
"Hey, he was the best I could come up with!" snapped Machetti as Foley placed the briefcase on the desk and pulled out a Psychiatry for Dummies book. Earning Machetti pointed glances from Maria and Candice.
"Alright," began Foley as he sat down in the chair on the other side of the desk, "now, Machetti asked me here to sort out your little problem. But of course I also showed up to promote Cyber Sunday, where you can vote for me as the special guest referee in the World Heavyweight Championship match."
"Mick, plug the pay per view later," said Machetti, "these two are driving me crazy."
"Alright fine," replied Mick, as he opened the Psychiatry book and paged through it, "alright, first thing we should do is have each of you talk about how you feel about this incident." Foley turned to Maria, "Miss. Kanellis, would you like to start?"
"Alright Mick," replied Maria as she got up, then made herself comfortable on the couch, "this is really simple, Machetti and I have been together since he came to the WWE. Sure, we've been through some snags, where Machetti had his personality disorder, and with Santino…"
"You don't seem to mind the second one," Candice cut in.
"Miss. Michelle, please let her finish," said Foley.
"Look," said Maria as she glared at Candice, "most of the time, I'm just doing my job. I'm not only a Diva, I'm one of the Raw Backstage Interviewers. I can't control how people act when I interview them. Santino asked me to go out to the ring and help him with his Marella at the Movies skit, and I did that. Before No Mercy, Tazz had asked me to go out for the Pizza Eating Contest, and I did that too. I'm just doing what I'm told."
Foley nodded at Maria, then turned to Machetti, "Mister Machetti, is there anything you'd like to say?"
"Maria," said Machetti, causing Maria to turn and look at him, "If I had always done what I was told I would have never become Intercontinental Champion, and I would have never become ECW World Champion. More importantly, no one told me to go out there and help you my second week on Raw. I did that on my own, because I don't like seeing people get hurt." (Can I Ask You Something, Chapter Four: Save Me)
"What are you trying to say?" asked Maria, "That I should stop doing what I'm told and risk getting fired?"
"No," replied Machetti, "I'm telling you that you don't have to do everything you're told. You didn't have to go out there for the Marella at the Movies segment and you definitely didn't have to go out there tonight and help Santino from ringside."
When Machetti stopped speaking the room was silent for a moment, both Machetti and Maria was staring at each other intently. "Are you saying, that if I choose not to go out to the ring, then we'll stand more of a chance of staying together in the end of this?" asked Maria.
"Maria, I'm not making any promises," confessed Machetti, "but that is definitely a possibility."
"Good," Mick congratulated them, "you're making progress. Now, we're going to take a short break, but when we come back, we'll have Candice give her take on things." With that Raw went to another commercial break.
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Vince McMahon just informed William Regal that he had something to show Triple H and that it involved Umaga. The camera then cut back to the Psychiatrist's office where Candice was now sitting on the couch.
"Miss. Michelle, let's hear from you," said Foley, "how is it you developed your current feelings for Machetti?"
Before she answered Candice turned so she was looking directly at Machetti, "Do you remember back in July, Coach booked that Champions versus Champions handicap match."
"The one where you and I were scheduled to face Umaga, Cade, and Murdoch," clarified Machetti. (Chapter 24: The Champions Clash)
"Yeah," said Candice, "Machetti, I was scared for my life. I couldn't fight Umaga, let along him and the tag team champions. But when things started looking really bad, and Cade and Murdoch had me pinned in the corner. You jumped on Umaga's back and stopped him from doing something that undoubtedly would have injured me. You were there when I needed you, and you saved me. You didn't ask anything in return, you just did it because you knew it was the right thing to do."
"Candice, I would have done that for anyone," pointed out Machetti.
"I know," replied Candice, "that's what makes you so great. And you did do it for just anyone, you did it for me. Machetti, I feel safe when I'm around you, and I tried to make it clear how I felt about you, and that I want to be with you." Candice's voice went cold and she glared at Maria, "I saw how she was treating you, and knew you deserved better than that."
"And just what did I do exactly?" demanded Maria.
"You put yourself on an auction block!" snapped Candice, "you did Regal's stupid Dating Game thing."
"But Machetti still won," Maria reminded Candice.
"But knowing you, you would have gone on a date with the winner," pointed out Candice.
"What's that supposed to mean?" challenged Maria as she and Candice shot up to their feet.
"Ladies, ladies," interrupted Foley, "please calm down!" Candice and Maria stopped talking, and sat back down, but kept glaring at each other.
Machetti took advantage of the silence and turned to Mick, "What do you think?" asked Machetti.
"Well, it looks like Candice is feeling a sense of attachment to you after you saved her," commented Foley, "I guess she's seeing you as some sort of a hero."
"That's because he is," added Candice, "remember that time you defended me (and Maria) from Snitsky? You really told him off! And then the episode of Raw before Unforgiven, you tackled me to the ground and saved me from possibly getting attacked by Randy Orton."
"Mick…" said Machetti as he let out a small chuckle, "that actually made sense!"
"I know," replied Foley, as he held up the Psychology for Dummies book, "isn't this thing great!?"
Despite everything that was going on in the room, Machetti, Maria, and Candice all laughed. The fact that Mick had almost said something useful was rather amusing. But with that The camera cut to Mr. Kennedy and showed him walking to the ring for his match against Randy Orton, then Raw went to a commercial break.
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Raw had just come back from the commercial break following the Orton/Kennedy match and the camera was backstage and once again in Mick Foley's psychiatry office.
"Well Mick," said Machetti as he turned and glanced at Foley, "we might not have resolved this thing, but at least we have some answers."
"Um… Machetti…" interrupted Candice, "I'm scheduled to face Jillian Hall tonight, do you think we can end this soon? I still need to warm up."
"Sure go to your match," muttered Maria in a not-so-quiet voice, "I'm staying here with Machetti."
"You know, maybe if you actually WON a match, you'd care about your in ring activities too," snapped Candice.
"I've won plenty of matches," argued Maria.
"Yeah, because you had help," pointed out Candice, "I trained hard to become what I am, and I'm confident I could kick your butt any day of the week!"
"Is that a challenge?" questioned Maria.
"Why yes… yes it is," replied Candice, "I'm glad you actually understood that!"
All while this argument was going on Machetti and Mick were shaking their heads. Machetti let out a groan, then turned to look a Foley, "I guess we've done all we can for tonight," said Machetti, "maybe we should end this before they kill each other."
"I think you're right," agreed Mick, who got up then walked in front of the camera and looked into it. "Remember everyone, vote for me as the referee as Cyber Sunday! I've refereed World Championship matches before, and I pride myself in calling them right down the middle. And NOT attacking the combatants after the match is over. Take care, and HAVE A NICE DAY!" With that the camera cut to the ring, where Vince McMahon's music hit.
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Raw was still live and the World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch had just joined JR and King at the announce table. Then London and Kendrick's theme music hit. Brian Kendrick came out from the back for his match, but he wasn't just accompanied by Paul London, Machetti was with them as well. But while London and Kendrick were dressed to compete, Machetti was only wearing the jeans and the button down shirt he had on before. The three of them sprinted down to the ring and slid inside under the bottom rope. While Kendrick climbed up onto the middle rope and acknowledged the fans, Machetti stood in the middle of the ring with Paul and whispered something in his ear.
Brian did a back-flip and landed next to London and Machetti, then the Highlander's theme music hit. Robbie and Rory headed down to the ring and got inside, the referee called for order, prompting Paul, Machetti, and Robbie to get out of the ring. With the two combatants in the ring, the referee called for the bell and started the match.
Kendrick started off by hitting a pair of lefts to take Rory down, then got down on top of him and went off on him with some right hands to the face. Kendrick rolled off of Rory and both of them got to their feet. Rory rushed at Kendrick for a Clothesline, but Kendrick ducked under it, then spun around and hit a trio forearm to Rory's face, then kicked him in the left leg, then the right leg, taking Rory down to his knees. Brian followed up by standing over Rory and clubbed his arm down across Rory's back a few times.
But suddenly Rory came back by shooting forward and driving his head into Brian's stomach, sending him staggering backwards. Rory waited for Kendrick to steady himself, then rushed at him and took him down with a Running Elbow to the face. Brian rolled across the mat and grabbed onto the bottom rope in an attempt to pull himself up. But before Kendrick could get up, Rory came over and stomped on him, driving his feet into Brian's stomach with a little added leverage from the ropes.
The referee came over and ordered Rory to get Kendrick away from the ropes, which Rory did by grabbed Brian's leg and dragging him back into the middle of the ring for a pin attempt, ONE… TWO… but Kendrick kicked out. Rory got off of Brian, and watched as he crawled over to the ropes near a corner and tried to pull himself up using the middle one. One the other side of the ring, Paul and Machetti cheered for Brian and encouraged him to get back in control.
But then Rory came over and shot himself up off of the mat using the top rope, only to come back down and drive his foot into Kendrick's stomach for some kind of a Slingshot Stomp. Kendrick rolled away from the ropes and back into the middle of the ring, but Rory quickly dropped down and delivered a Falling Forearm to Kendrick's chest. Then got back up to his knees and hit another one. Kendrick thrashed on the mat every time Rory hit him, but then Rory got back up and drove his foot down onto Kendrick's face for a Standing Stomp.
Rory backed away from Kendrick and circled around him. Brian reached back and once again grabbed onto the ropes in a desperate attempt to pull himself up off of the mat. As Rory came after him Kendrick lashed out his leg at Rory's knee, but Rory took the kick then hit Kendrick with a hard knee to the face, causing Brian to fall through the ropes and go crashing down to the floor.
Machetti rushed around the ring and pulled Kendrick up off of the floor. Machetti gave him an encouraging slap on the back, then stepped back and allowed Brian to climb up onto the ring apron and get back into the ring. But the second Kendrick got in the ring, Rory rush at him and took him down with a Running Knee, then dragged him back into the middle of the ring and locked in a Chin Lock.
Brian sat on the mat and attempted to reach out for the ropes, but he was stuck in the middle of the ring and had no chance of reaching them. At ringside Paul and Machetti started slapping the ring apron with their hands and encouraged Brian to fight out of the hold. Brian struggled and fought up to his knees, and then finally he feet, then quickly hit a shot to Rory's stomach, only for Rory to launch forward and slam Brian back down to the mat and once again applied pressure with the Chin Lock.
Seeing Brian in trouble Paul started slapping the ring apron, while Machetti turned around and encouraged the fans to clap and urge Kendrick back up to his feet. That motivated Brian enough to fight up off of the mat, then he hit another Forearm to Rory's stomach, then followed up with a Hard Punch, and then a second one, finally breaking the hold Rory had on him. Brian swung at Rory for a Third Punch, but Rory countered by hitting a Hard Knee to the stomach, then pushed Brian back into the corner.
Rory whipped Kendrick across the ring into the opposite corner, then rushed at him, but Kendrick got his foot up, causing Rory to stagger backwards. Brian held onto the top rope to keep himself steady, then pushed off, jumped up into the air and took Rory down with a Jumping Calf Kick, Brian quickly made the cover, but before the referee could even count one, Brian got up and turned to face Robbie who was yelling at him from the ring apron in front of the announce table.
But before Kendrick could even start towards Robbie, London and Machetti came from behind and grabbed Robbie's legs, then yanked them backwards. Causing Robbie to fall down and smash his chin into the ring apron, then collapse to the ground. Machetti pointed to Kendrick and told him to stay on Robbie.
Kendrick nodded, then turned around and pulled Rory up to his feet. Rory swung at Kendrick for a punch, but Brian ducked, then grabbed Rory, ran to the corner and hit Sliced Bread Number Two. Brian quickly followed up by going for a pin, ONE… TWO… THREE! HE GOT IT! London and Kendrick's theme music hit, prompting Machetti and Paul to get in the ring and pull Brian up to his feet.
While Rory rolled out of the ring, Cade and Murdoch stood up at the announce table and yelled at the three superstars in the ring for un-sportsmanlike conduct. Machetti turned to Paul and Brian and shrugged. Robbie shouldn't have gotten on the ring apron then. Machetti pointed to Cade and Murdoch, then motioned to London and Kendrick, signaling that when they chased in their title opportunity they would win the belts.
But suddenly, Vince McMahon's theme music hit. Kendrick, London, and Machetti, as well as Cade, Murdoch, Robbie and Rory, all turned and watched as Vince came strutting out from the back.
"There you are Machetti," said Vince in mock relief, "I've been looking for you all night! I was going to use you for my demonstration with Umaga, but I couldn't find you anywhere."
"What do you want Vince?" asked Machetti after he got a mic.
"What do I want?" repeated Vince, "I don't want anything. I just thought you'd like to know, that since I couldn't find you for my demonstration against Umaga tonight, that you're going to be in another match instead. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find you to tell you that your match is… up next."
"There's a surprise," commented Machetti who was still dressed in street clothes.
"Now, I would like to ask the other six superstars at ringside to please leave so Machetti can have his match."
Cade, Murdoch, and the Highlanders all left with smug looks on their faces, while London and Kendrick only got out of the ring after wishing Machetti luck in his match.
"And remember," Vince said to Paul and Brian as the walked up the ramp passed him, "you two are banned from ringside."
"Alright Vince, I'm out here alone now," said Machetti, "what kind of match do you have me in? Another handicap match?"
"Of course not," replied Vince with an evil grin on his face, "you proved last week that you are durable enough to withstand a great deal of pain and punishment. This week you're only going to be facing one superstar. Only… he is actually a… specialist… in inflicting pain and punishment. Machetti, let me introduce you to your opponent… GENE SNITSKY!"
As if on cue, Snitsky's theme music hit, and Raw's resident deranged psychopath came out from the back and stood on the ramp next to Vince McMahon.
"Machetti, I almost feel sorry for you," commented Vince, "RING THE DAMN BELL!" The bell rang and Vince smirked at Machetti before heading to the back, while at the same time, Snitsky started on his way down to the ring.
Machetti didn't really look scared, on the contrary, he looked pissed off. Vince sprung the match on him last minute, and he was going to have a big fight in front of him. Machetti quickly undid the buttons on his shirt, then pulled it off and threw it out of the ring. Machetti glared at Snitsky and motioned for him to 'bring it on!' Snitsky bared his yellow teeth and took his time getting to the ring. Snitsky eventually got in the ring. But Machetti walked right up to him, not showing the slightest bit of intimidation.
Snitsky swung at Machetti for a hard left hand, but Machetti ducked under it, then lashed out his leg for a side kick, only for Snitsky to catch his leg in the process. But Machetti brought his other leg up and connected with the back of Snitsky's head for an Enzuigiri. Snitsky didn't fall, he just stood dazed as Machetti rolled away from him and got back up to his feet.
But once Machetti was up, Snitsky broke out of the daze and rushed at Machetti looking for a Clothesline. But Machetti ducked under it, then jumped up and hit Snitsky with a Corkscrew Dropkick when he turned around. Snitsky still didn't fall, and only staggered back into the ropes. Machetti took a few steps back, then sprinted forward, jumped up into the air and connected with a High Dropkick, right to the face. Snitsky launched backwards and toppled over the top rope and down to the floor.
Machetti raised his arms up into the air, and was rewarded with a loud cheer from the crowd. But the crowd stopped cheering when they noticed Snitsky getting up off of the ground. Machetti ran forward and grabbed onto the top rope, then launched himself up into the air and over the top rope, causing him to come crashing down on Snitsky, knocking both of them down to the floor.
Machetti rolled off of Snitsky and got back up, then pulled him up off of the floor and rolled him into the ring. Machetti got in the ring after Snitsky and quickly went for a cover, ONE… TWO… but Snitsky kicked out. Machetti got up and ran across the ring to the ropes while Snitsky sat up. Machetti bounced off of the ropes and rushed at Snitsky then connected with a Low Dropkick right to the back, knocking Snitsky back down to the mat.
Machetti got back up, then rushed at Snitsky, jumped up into the air, flipped forward and came crashing down back-first on Snitsky for a Front Flip Senton. Machetti followed up by going for another pin, ONE… TWO… Snitsky kicked out again. Machetti rolled off of Snitsky and got up to his feet, then watched Snitsky as he rolled onto his stomach and went to get up. Machetti knew that if he wanted to keep Snitsky down, he'd need to do something big.
So while Snitsky was still getting up, Machetti went to the corner and climbed up onto the top rope. Snitsky got up and turned around, then Machetti lunged off of the top turnbuckle and landed on Snitsky's shoulders, looking for a Hurricurana. But Snitsky suddenly grabbed Machetti's sides, then dropped down and drove Machetti back-first down to the mat for a Sit-Down Powerbomb. Snitsky followed up by pressing his hands down into Machetti's chest for a pin, ONE… TWO… Machetti kicked out.
Snitsky glared down at Machetti, then grabbed onto his legs and got back up to his feet. Snitsky held Machetti's legs at his sides, then swung around, launching Machetti across the ring, and causing him to skid into the opposite corner. While Machetti pushed himself up off of the mat, Snitsky rushed across the ring, then kicked Machetti hard in the ribs, causing him to flip onto his back.
Snitsky stalked forward and pulled Machetti up off of the mat, then hoisted him up into the air for a Vertical Suplex. But Snitsky held Machetti up and didn't slam him down immediately. Instead Machetti kept holding Machetti upside down, then walked into the middle of the ring. It was only then that Snitsky slammed Machetti down to the mat and completed the Suplex. Snitsky quickly followed up by going for a pin, ONE… TWO… TH… Machetti kicked out.
Snitsky got back up, then went to pull Machetti up with him. But while on his knees, Machetti quickly shot out his fist and drove it into Snitsky's stomach, then followed up with another hard shot as he got back up to his feet. But Snitsky was unfazed, he suddenly lashed out his knee and drove it hard into Machetti's stomach, causing him to double over, then Snitsky followed up by Clubbing his arm across Machetti's back, sending him crashing down to the mat.
Snitsky reached down and grabbed Machetti by his long brown hair, then dragged him up to his feet. Snitsky whipped Machetti into the corner, and then rushed at him. But at the last second, Machetti dove out of the way, causing Snitsky to run full speed into the ring post. Snitsky staggered backwards and turned around, allowing Machetti to rush at him from behind and take him down with a Bulldog. Machetti took a step back and made sure Snitsky was getting up, then rushed across the ring and into the ropes.
But as Snitsky got to his feet, he shot his leg out in front of him, causing Machetti to run full speed into a Big Boot. From the impact, Machetti's head snapped backwards, but his legs kept going, causing him to flip up into the air, then go crashing down to the mat. Snitsky quickly followed up by going for a pin, ONE… TWO… THRE…. MACHETTI KICKED OUT! The fans cheered while Snitsky looked down at Machetti in surprise, how did he kick out of that?
Snitsky shook his head and got back up to his feet, he yanked Machetti up off of the mat, then spun him around so he was facing away from him. Snitsky pulled Machetti's arm down in between his legs, then hoisted Machetti up onto his shoulder for a Pump Handle Slam. But at the last second, Machetti pushed off of Snitsky and slipped down behind him. Snitsky turned around to face Machetti, and out of desperation, Machetti nailed him with an Impaler. Machetti rolled Snitsky onto his back and went for a pin, ONE… TWO… THR… Snitsky kicked out, pushing Machetti off of him. Snitsky then sat up and glared at Machetti, this guy kept coming back!
Machetti pulled himself up with the ropes, while Snitsky got up on his own. Snitsky rushed at Machetti looking to take his head off with another Big Boot, but at the last second Machetti dropped down and caught Snitsky's other leg with a Drop Toe Hold, causing Snitsky to collapse face-first down to the mat. Machetti got back up and ran to the rope, bounced off of them, then drove his feet into Snitsky's face for a Dropkick, flipping Snitsky onto his back.
Machetti quickly ran to the corner, then climbed up onto the top rope, then lunged off of the top turnbuckle and nailed Snitsky with a Diving Headbutt. Machetti quickly went for a pin, ONE… TWO… TH… but Snitsky shot Machetti up off of him. Snitsky was pissed off, he wanted to end this once and for all. Snitsky and Machetti got back up, then Snitsky rushed at Machetti and practically took his head off with a stiff Clothesline.
Snitsky glared down at Machetti, then pulled him up off of the mat and hoisted him up onto his shoulder for a Pump Handle Slam, this time, he nailed it! "How do you like that!?" demanded Snitsky before going for a pin, ONE… TWO… THRE… MACHETTI KICKED OUT! Snitsky shot to his feet and completely flipped out. How could Machetti have possibly kicked out of that!? Snitsky turned around and grabbed the referee, then ran with him and tossed him over the top rope and down to the floor.
Snitsky got out of the ring and grabbed a chair from the Time Keepers corner. Snitsky got back in and waited for Machetti to finish pulling himself up off of the mat, then he rushed at Machetti and blasted him in the face with a hard chair shot that echoed through the arena. Machetti collapsed down to the mat and Snitsky dropped the chair on top of him before leaving the ring and heading to the back.
Now that the match was over, London and Kendrick ran out from the back and pulled Machetti up off of the mat, then helped Machetti to the back as Raw went to a commercial break.
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Raw had come back and Todd Grisham had just finished his interview with Shawn Michaels. HBK had promised that at Cyber Sunday he would be back in the saddle and he would be kicking Orton's teeth down his throat, but this time, it would be for the WWE Title.
But just as Michaels finished Machetti came up behind him and shoved Grisham out of the way.
"Watch it kid!" snapped Shawn, "Do you want me to kick your face in?"
"Someone already tried that tonight thanks," replied Machetti before turning to glare into the camera, "Snitsky! What's the matter? Surprised that you I can actually take a hit!? Snitsky, if you want a fight, I'll give you one… at Cyber Sunday!! I can take everything you can dish out, lets see if you can take it when you're the one being bashed across the face with a chair!" With that Machetti turned, nodded to Shawn, then walked off. The challenge was set, Machetti versus Snitsky at Cyber Sunday.
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Alright guys, WWE posted their Cyber Sunday matches Monday night, so now, here's mine. Machetti versus Snitsky YOU pick the match. Here are your choices…
1. Extreme Rules
2. Tables Match
3. Parking Lot Brawl
4. Other
To vote, just send me a review with the number of your choice. If you pick 'Other' also write what match you want. Like with the WWE, you can vote as many times as you want, until Cyber Sunday on October 28th. The match with the most votes is the one I'm going to do.
'Till Next Time…
Peace