Chapter Nine: Judgment Day

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Judgment Day was live from St. Louis Missouri and CM Punk had just beaten Elijah Burke. Now Kristal Mashall was conducting an interview with the divas and asked who they thought would win the WWE Championship match tonight. Candice Michelle picked John Cena, because he's 'hot,' Jillian said the Khali was hot and inspired her to sing. Kelly picked Khali because it sounds like Kelly.

Maria then walked on screen and Kristal asked her who she though would win the WWE Championship tonight. "Do you really have to ask?" was Maria's only response, "Machetti's going to win this thing hands down. Khali may be big and tough, but Machetti is one of the few people who have beaten him. And Cena may be determined to retain his title, but Machetti is determined to win it."

"But do you really think he has a…" started Kristal when she was suddenly cut off. Maria turned around and smiled when she saw Machetti standing behind her wearing the WWE Title over his shoulder. The live crowd popped for Machetti's appearance.

"Kristal, would you excuse us please?" asked Machetti.

"Sure," replied Kristal as she quickly walked off.

"You ready for tonight?" asked Maria.

"Yeah, tonight is going to be my night. I can feel it," said Machetti, "and the fact that you think I'm going to win makes me even more confident. But I just need you to do one thing for me tonight."

"Anything," said Maria.

"Stay backstage during my match," said Machetti.

"Why?" asked Maria, who was confused.

"I just don't want anything bad to happen to you out there," answered Machetti, "you and I both know how unstable Khali is, and I don't want him to hurt you. So please, no matter what happens to me out there tonight, don't come to the ring."

"I can come down after you win though right?" questioned Maria with a slight smile.

"Yeah," said Machetti as he beamed at her, and adjusted Cena's title on his shoulder "alright, I'll see you later, I've got to go win this for real."

"Good luck," said Maria as Machetti turned and walked off.

"Thanks," replied Machetti with a smile.

The camera followed Machetti down the hallway where he came face to face with Paul London and Brian Kendrick.

"What's up bro?" asked Brian, "Are you ready for your match?"

"Yeah I'm fine," laughed Machetti, how many people were going to ask him this?

"Look man," said Paul, "we might have come up short in our match for the tag team titles, but if you leave the arena with the title tonight, then I guess we could still say that the night was a success."

"I'll do my best," replied Machetti, "that's all I ever do."

"And you're doing a great job at it," came a voice as Shawn Michaels walked on screen. Machetti, London, and Kendrick all stared Shawn was barely standing! "What are you doing here?" asked Machetti, "You're not even supposed to be competing!" "Shut up!" snapped Shawn, as he glared at Machetti, "I trained you better than that! I'm going out there and I'm going to do everything I can to come out on top. And I know that's what you're gonna do! You've had one title shot before. This might be the last one you get for a while. Don't blow it."

"Trust me I won't," said Machetti, as he stared back at Shawn.

"Just remember," continued Shawn, "the second you win that belt, you'll have a bull's eye on you. Everyone's going to come after that belt. I'M going to come after that belt."

"Yeah I know," said Machetti, as his smirk faded, "I got that when you superkicked me a few weeks ago."

"Then you'll have no problem with this…" Shawn suddenly lunged at Machetti looking for Sweet Chin Music, but Machetti quickly ducked and dodged it. Machetti glared at Shawn once he stood back up. "Good luck kid." Shawn smirked as he walked off.

"Guys," said Machetti to Paul and Brian, "if you excuse me I have a title match to get ready for."

Machetti walked off, more determined than ever. Shawn was only trying to motivate Machetti. And to say he succeeded would be an understatement. Machetti was more confident than ever, and was ready for the fight of his life.

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"Ladies and gentlemen the following triple threat match is scheduled for one-fall and is for the WWE Championship!" announced Lillian Garcia. Riot Time hit and Machetti came out from the back, already wearing the WWE title around his waist. "Introducing first from Detroit Michigan, weighing in at two hundred and fifteen pounds… MACHETTI!"

Machetti smirked and sprinted down to the ring and slid under the bottom rope, then ran to the corner and jumped onto the middle rope. Machetti did a back flip off of the ropes and landed on his feet in the middle of the ring. Machetti pulled off his 'Go Hard Or Go Home' t-shirt and tossed it into the crowd, then took off the WWE Title and held it up above his head.

My Time Is Now hit and John Cena came from the back and started storming down to the ring. "And the opponent from West Newbury Massachusetts, weighing in at two hundred and forty pounds, he is the WWE Champion… JOHN CENA!!"

Cena didn't wait a second and quickly got in the ring. He was tired of waiting, he wanted his title back and he wanted it back NOW! Machetti tossed the title to the side and the two superstars met in the middle of the ring and immediately started brawling. The bell was rung and the match was started, despite the fact that the third combatant hadn't even shown up yet.

Cena and Machetti were brawling all over the ring, trading hard punches. Cena was as determined as ever to retain his title and get it back, but Machetti was just as determined to keep it and win it. Cena and Machetti were still brawling when the Great Khali's music hit.

The Punjabi Giant came out from the back and slowly made his way towards the ring. Cena and Machetti paid him no mind and kept fighting. "And the opponent," announced Lillian from time keeper's corner, "from India, weighing in at four hundred and fifty pounds… THE GREAT KHALI!"

Khali climbed up onto the ring apron and stepped over the top rope. Cena currently had Machetti backed up against the ropes and was punching him in the stomach. But Machetti suddenly nailed Cena with an uppercut, then grabbed Cena's head and drove it down to his knee. Machetti brought both of his hands over his head and brought them crashing down on Cena's back, knocking the Champ on his stomach.

But Khali suddenly added himself to the situation and hit Machetti over the head with a huge chop, knocking Machetti back against the ropes. Khali then rushed forward and nailed Machetti in the head with a big boot, knocking him over the top rope and down to the floor.

Khali was now left on his own to take on Cena. Cena fought up to his feet and punched Khali hard in the stomach. But it had no effect on the giant, who grabbed Cena then drove a knee into the champ's stomach, knocking all of the air out of him. Khali then grabbed Cena and whipped him across the ring, then when Cena came back Khali drove his hand into the champ's skull, knocking him on his back.

Khali raised his arms into the air and roared, but suddenly Machetti hoisted himself up onto the top rope, then springboarded off of it and launched himself at Khali. Machetti drove his feet into the Great Khali's side for a springboard dropkick. But the move had little effect and only knocked the giant backwards. But Machetti stayed on him and got back up to his feet, then ran forward and hit Khali with a running corkscrew dropkick, forcing Khali back into the ropes.

Machetti glanced at Cena, who had fought back up to his feet and nodded, then the two of them rushed Khali and hit him with a double clothesline, knocking Khali backwards so he was hanging over the top rope. Cena and Machetti reached down and each grabbed one of Khali's legs, then together they pulled the giant's legs up, flipping the Khali over the top rope, then they let go, allowing Khali to fall down to the floor.

The alliance was short lived because Cena and Machetti suddenly ran at each other. Both were thinking the same thing and they ended up colliding with a pair of clotheslines. Machetti was down, Cena was down, Khali was down, and the match hadn't even gone five minutes yet!

Cena slowly sat up, while Machetti crawled over to the ropes and started pulling himself up. Cena got up first and charged Machetti, who quickly jumped up into the air and leap-frogged Cena when he got close, causing the champ to go flying through the middle and top rope and land in a heap on the outside. Machetti smirked down at Cena and raised his arms into the air, the fans let out a loud cheer and started chanting, MACHETTI.

Machetti quickly ran then jumped up onto the top rope and springboarded off of it. Machetti did a back flip in mid air and came crashing down on top of Cena with a springboard shooting star press. Now all three men were down outside of the ring. On around the corner Khali was the first superstar back on his feet, but Machetti got back up shortly after and rushed over to meet the giant.

Machetti hit Khali with a clothesline, but the Punjabi Giant was unfazed and grabbed Machetti then whipped him into the steel stairs. Machetti's head made a sickening thud when it made contact with the steel, and the steps ended up sliding to the side due to the impact. Khali roared and slapped himself on the chest and was met with deafening boos and a KHALI SUCKS chant.

Khali went back over to Machetti and pulled him up to his feet, Machetti had been busted open when his head smashed into the steps. Khali then turned around and whipped Machetti across the ring side area. Machetti ran forward and smashed head first into the steel ring post. Machetti's head was knocked backwards while his legs kept going, causing him to flip in the air and land on his stomach. Khali turned back around and went after Cena who was pulling himself up on the ring apron.

Khali grabbed Cena from behind and whipped him into the barricade. Cena smashed into the barricade shoulder-first and fell to the ground. Khali walked back over to Cena and pulled him up to his feet, the rolled him under the bottom rope and back into the ring. Khali followed after Cena and climbed up onto the ring apron then stepped over the top rope. But instead of placing his foot on the ground, Khali pressed his foot into Cena's back. Cena felt Khali's entire weight press into him as Khali lifted up his other leg and got the rest of the way into the ring.

Khali kicked Cena in the side and rolled him onto his back, then Khali pressed his foot to Cena's chest for a pin attempt, ONE… TWO… TH… CENA KICKED OUT! Khali looked down in shock, and the fans let out a cheer, this match was going to keep going. Khali bent down and pulled Cena back up to his feet, then Khali grabbed Cena by the throat and tossed him up into the air and across the ring. Cena came crashing down on his back and rolled the rest of the way over to the ropes.

Khali walked over to Cena and grabbed his foot, then grabbed the champ back into the middle of the ring. Khali started spinning around and swung Cena up into the air, then let go, causing Cena to come crashing down to the mat and go skidding side-first into the ring post. Khali stood in the middle of the ring and raised his arms into the air then let out another roar, but again Khali was met with nothing but boos.

Khali turned around to find that Cena had rolled outside of the ring and was leaning against the ring apron. Khali bent over the top rope and grabbed Cena's head, but suddenly Machetti, who was bleeding profusely, ran to the barricade and jumped on top of it, then Machetti jumped off of the barricade and flew across the ringside area and nailed Khali with a clothesline, causing Khali to drop Cena and stumble backwards. Machetti and Cena both dropped down to the ground, but Machetti quickly pulled himself up, then climbed up onto the ring apron.

Khali was still dazed and was standing in the middle of the ring, on the ring apron Machetti wiped some of the blood out of his eyes then hoisted himself up onto the top rope and springboarded across the ring at Khali looking for a spring board crossbody. But Khali reached up and somehow caught Machetti in mid air! Then in one motion Khali slammed Machetti back-first down to the mat. Khali then dropped down on Machetti elbow-first and went for a pin, ONE… TWO… THRE… NO! MACHETTI KICKED OUT!

The fans exploded in a loud ovation for Machetti, that could have been it, but somehow, Machetti dug down and kicked out. Khali couldn't believe it and slowly got up to his feet, then jumped up into the air. Khali came crashing down leg-first across Machetti's throat with a standing leg drop, causing Machetti to spit up blood. Khali rolled over and pressed his giant hands to Machetti's chest and went for a pin, ONE… TWO… TH…CENA BROKE IT UP!

Cena stood over Khali, who was still on his knees, and started slamming his fists down into Khali's back. But even with Cena hitting Khali in the back as hard as he could he wasn't having much of an effect. Khali pushed himself up then charged forward driving Cena back into the ropes. Khali pushed Cena back into the ropes and lifted his hand up above his head, Khali then brought his hand down on Cena's chest for a hard chop, which echoed through the arena.

Khali pulled Cena up and sat him up on the top rope. Khali brought back his giant-sized fist and punched Cena in the face, causing him to topple over the top rope and fall to the outside, landing hard on his back. Khali roared in triumph then turned around. Machetti came rushing forward and charged at Khali, but Khali caught Machetti and shot him up into the air. Machetti flew up over Khali's head then came crashing down to the mat. Machetti rolled on his side and held his stomach, blood was dripping down his face and out of his mouth.

Khali went over to Machetti and pressed his shoulders to the mat for a pin, ONE… TWO… THR… MACHETTI KICEKD OUT! Khali got back up and pulled Machetti up to his feet, then Khali hoisted Machetti up over his head with a Military Press. Khali walked to the ropes then tossed Machetti out of the ring. Machetti went flying and crashed into Cena, who had just gotten back up, knocking both men to the ground.

Khali tall in the middle of the ring, while both Cena and Machetti fought to their feet on the outside. Both men glared at Khali then slowly turned to each other. Machetti smirked and Cena nodded. Khali might not have realized it, but things were about to get really bad for him.

Machetti and Cena split up and went to opposite sides of the ring, then climbed up onto the ring apron and slowly got in the ring. Cena nodded then he and Machetti rushed forward and started wailing on Khali with hard punches, working over the Punjabi Giant with a vicious double team. But Khali didn't like this one bit and suddenly brought his hands up then pushed both Machetti and Cena away from. Cena and Machetti quickly recovered then both men rushed forward and nailed Khali with a double clothesline, but even that wasn't enough to take the Great Khali off of his feet.

Cena and Machetti stepped back then ran forward and jumped up into the air. Cena and Machetti hit Khali with a double dropkick, forcing Khali backwards into the ropes. Cena started hitting Khali in the face with stiff right hands, while Machetti ran forward and drove his knee into Khali stomach. But suddenly Khali's hands shot out and grabbed both men by the throat.

Khali got off of the ropes while continuing to hold Cena and Machetti by the throat. Was he really going to chokeslam both of them at the same time? Machetti turned to Cena and nodded then both Machetti and the Champ hit Khali in the stomach. Machetti and Cena pulled Khali's hands off of their throat then put the giant's arms over their shoulders. Then at the same time they fell backwards, driving Khali's head down to the mat with a double DDT.

Machetti jumped back up to his feet, then jumped up into the air. Machetti moved his legs out in front of him and came crashing down on the back of Khali's head with a standing leg drop. Cena and Machetti then worked together and rolled Khali onto his back. Cena glanced at Machetti then pointed at Khali. Machetti nodded then at the same time he and Cena bent down and did the 'You Can't See Me' taunt to Khali.

The fans exploded as Machetti and Cena ran to the ropes on opposite sides of the ring then bounced off. When they came back they nailed Khali with a double Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena and Machetti got back up to their feet and stood over Khali. Then slowly they bent down and pulled the Punjabi Giant back up to his feet.

Cena and Machetti ran with Khali and tossed him into the ropes. Khali almost went over the top but didn't quite make it and ended up hanging over the edge of the ring. Machetti and Cena quickly grabbed Khali's legs the lifted them up into the air, flipping Khali over the top rope and knocking him down to the floor, for the second time in the match up.

Now that Khali had been taken out of the equation Cena and Machetti were left on their own in the ring. Cena glared at Machetti, while Machetti wiped some of the blood out of his eyes, his face was still coated in crimson but both men knew Machetti wasn't going to be letting up at all.

Cena acted first and charged at Machetti and looking for a clothesline, but Machetti ducked causing Cena to run passed him. Cena stopped running and turned around, right into a corkscrew dropkick from Machetti. Machetti then ran to the ropes and jumped up onto the second rope. Machetti back flipped off of it looking for a springboard moonsault, but suddenly Cena got his knees, but causing Machetti to go stomach first into the champ's knees.

Machetti rolled off of Cena and clutched his stomach while the Champ got back up to his feet. Cena then stood behind Machetti and waited for him to get back up. Machetti slowly stood up and turned around, prompting Cena to charge forward and take Machetti down with a shoulder block. Cena ran over to the ropes while Machetti got back to his feet, then Cena charged at Machetti and took him down again with a second shoulder block.

Cena walked over to Machetti, who was getting to his feet, then hoisted him up into the air and nailed a spin out powerslam. Cena smiled walked back around Machetti and stood over him. Cena bent down and did the 'You Can't See Me' taunted to Machetti then ran to the ropes. Cena bounced off of the ropes and came back, looking for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but at Cena was dropping down on Machetti, Machetti sat up, causing Cena to drive his fist into the mat.

Machetti got back up to his feet and smirked at Cena, who was holding his hand which he had just driving full force into the met. Machetti then pointed to himself, then to his eyes, and then to Cena signaling that he actually could 'see' Cena. Cena charged at Machetti at Machetti looking to take him down with a clothesline, but Machetti side stepped him then spun around and caught Cena with an Impaler. Machetti quickly went for the pin, ONE… TWO… TH… NO! Cena kicked out!

Machetti glared down at the champ then slowly walked over to the corner. Machetti climbed up onto the top rope, but Cena suddenly recovered, then ran to the corner and jumped up onto the middle rope across from Machetti. Cena and Machetti then started trading punches on the top rope. Both men were hitting each other with everything they had. This wasn't a fight either of them could afford to lose.

Machetti suddenly raked Cena's eyes, then nailed him with a head butt. Machetti leaned back then grabbed Cena's head and slammed it down into the top of the ring post. Machetti stayed in control and started pounding on Cena's back, keeping him down against the ring post.

Machetti took a deep breath then lifted his feet one at a time and placed them on the other side of the top rope, now he was standing on the same side as Cena. Machetti smirked then lifted his hand to his forehead and saluted the fans, then showed a surprising feat of strength and pulled Cena up onto his shoulders in powerbomb position. Machetti lunged off of the middle rope and dropped down to his knees, while driving Cena down to the mat with a vicious powerbomb off of the middle rope.

The fans exploded in cheers and started a HOLY SHIT chant. Machetti slowly rolled on top of Cena and went for the pin, ONE… TWO… THR… as the referee's hand was coming down for the three count, Khali reached in the ring and grabbed one of Machetti's legs, then pulled him off of Cena and out of the ring. Khali smashed his hand down on the top of Machetti's head, knocking him down to the ground. Khali then picked Machetti up and hoisted him up onto his shoulder.

Khali charged forward and rammed the opened wound on Machetti's head into the steel ring post. Khali dropped Machetti down on the ground then turned around and got back into the ring, where Cena was still out cold. Khali reached down and grabbed Cena by the throat, then pulled him up to his feet. Khali held Cena in front of him with two hands, signaling for the chokebomb. But suddenly Cena reached up and grabbed Khali's hands, and with an amazing effort pulled them off of his throat.

Cena took Khali completely by surprise and pushed the giant off of him. Khali was backed into the ropes then bounced off. When he came back Cena grabbed him and showed a tremendous feat of strength by hoisting the four hundred pounds up onto his shoulders. Cena stood there for a second with Khali on his shoulders then drove him down to the mat with the F-U. CENA JUST F-UED THE GREAT KHALI!

But suddenly Machetti came from behind and pushed Cena into the ropes. When Cena came back Machetti caught him and held him sideways in front of him. Machetti bent down then shot up and launched Cena over his head for a Fall Away Slam, but at the same time did a back-flip. Cena was smashed down to the mat, then Machetti crashed down on top of him for a moonsault. Machetti grabbed both of Cena's legs and bent him in half for the pin, ONE… TWO… THREE HE GOT IT! MACHETTI JUST PINNED JOHN CENA!

Riot Time hit and Machetti suddenly sat up in shock. He had actually done it! He pinned John Cena and had just won the WWE Championship! Even though his face was still coated in blood everyone could see the look of shock and amazement on Machetti's face. Around the arena the fans were all on their feet cheering. A Machetti chant started and it grew louder and louder until everyone in the arena was chanting, MACHETTI, MACHETTI!

The referee came over and handed Machetti the WWE Championship, Machetti held the title in his hands and stared down at it. This was it his dreams had just come true, he had won the biggest prize in the WWE, HE was the new WWE Champion! He was on top of the world!

Machetti was suddenly tackled to the ground by Maria, who had rushed the ring to celebrate with him. Maria laid on top of Machetti and hugged him tightly, while Machetti wrapped his arms around her and hugged her back. Maria rolled off of Machetti and pulled him up to his feet. But then Machetti was tackled back down to the ground by Paul London and Brian Kendrick. London and Kendrick smirked down at Machetti then pulled him up to his feet. Paul and Brian then hoisted Machetti up onto their shoulders and held him high up into the air.

Machetti smiled and held his title up over his head. That's right, HIS title. Machetti was placed back on the ground and the last thing that was shown before Judgment Day went off the air was Machetti sharing a passionate kiss with Maria, despite the blood on his covering the majority of his face.

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Yep, Machetti's the champ. I don't know, maybe it's not time yet, he hasn't even been on Raw for a year yet, but I'm a little tired of the whole, 'superman' gimmick they're giving Cena.

Now I have something to ask everyone reading this. The move that Machetti put Cena away with is actually going to be his new finisher. It's pretty much a Fall Away Slam Moonsault. If anyone can suggest a name for it, review me. Otherwise I'll fall back on something involving a blade, seeing how a machete is a large knife.

'Till Next Time…

Peace!