Chapter Ten: Revenge

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The Great Khali's music hit as he and his translator made their way down to the ring. Khali was in a really bad mood due to losing the title match last night. Once Khali and the translator were in the ring Khali started yelling things that caused the fans to chant What? when he paused. Khali eventually stopped and let his translator do his job.

"Last night, the Great Khali was screwed," said the translator, "everyone knows that the Great Khali can beat John Cena anywhere he wants, in the ring, on the floor, in the crowd, in the back, anywhere! Khali wasn't even pinned last night, but he still lost, he lost to a man who wasn't even supposed to be in the match up, but instead wormed his way into it."

Khali took this moment to shout something that sounded like, 'Machetti' but no one could be quite sure. But none the less, Riot Time hit and the new WWE Champion, came out from the back. Machetti was wearing the WWE title over his shoulder, a simple pair of jeans and a 'Go Hard Or Go Home' t-shirt. The fans cheered loudly as Machetti stood on the ramp and started chanting, Machetti Machetti!

Machetti smiled and waited for the fans to quiet down a little before speaking, "You know," said Machetti, "even though I just won this title last night, I've been hearing countless people say that I don't deserve it and that I haven't been in this business long enough to be able to hold the WWE Title."

Machetti paused and glared out at Khali, "Well I've got something to tell everyone who said that, SCR-W YOU! I have bled in that ring more times than I can count! Every night I go out there and I five one hundred and ten percent trying to put on the best show possible. This career has become my life and I have fought as hard as I can, I've left blood, sweat and tears in that ring and I have worked for what I have earned. I might not have even been in the WWE for a year yet, but I can still run circles around some of the people who have been here for longer. And anyone who thinks I don't belong, then tell me to my face and we'll see what we can do about it."

The fans around the arena started chanting, it looked like Machetti was going to be another fighting champion. "Now Khali," said Machetti as he finally addressed the Punjabi Giant, "try to get this through your thick skull. It was a triple threat match, sure I had myself put in the match, but I still came out on top, by pinning John Cena. You might not have been pinned and you might not have tapped out, but you still lost! I've got the title right here, and if you want to try and take it from me, then be my guest!"

What ever Khali was going to do next was cut off as My Time Is Now hit. Former WWE Champion John Cena came out from the back, looking a bit somber and upset. Cena walked up to Machetti and stared at the title on Machetti's shoulder, the title that used to be his.

"If anyone is going to be getting a title shot, it's me," said Cena, "I have a rematch clause in my contract and I'm going to use it. Machetti, you took my title away from me! Because of you I can't sleep at night!"

"That my friend," replied Machetti, "is called insomnia, you should probably see a doctor about that." Machetti smirked at Cena, who glared at him, "Cena, one thing I admired about you when you were champion was that you took on all comers. And I think I'd be a disgrace to this title if I didn't do the same. So if you want a rematch, just name the place and time, and we'll do it."

Cena nodded, but suddenly the Great Khali, who didn't want his presence to be forgotten started shouting things that no one really understood. Machetti and Cena turned to Khali as his translator took the mic, "the Great Khali says, that he should be the WWE Champion. John Cena can not beat the Great Khali, and Machetti can not beat the Great Khali! The Great Khali says that if anyone deserves a rematch after last night, it is him."

"Do you want me to handle this or do you have it?" Machetti asked Cena, "because I actually have something else I wanted to do tonight."

"No, I've got it," replied Cena as he stepped forward and glared at Khali, "Khali, you haven't beat me yet. You say you want a rematch? Well, I WANT A REMATCH! Khali, I'll take you on anywhere, in the parking lot, in the crowd, backstage, on the floor, on the entrance ramp! Khali, first I'm gonna beat you, then I'm gonna beat Machetti and get my title back!"

"I've got an idea," suggested Machetti, "One Night Stand is in two weeks. You two seem really eager to fight each other. Why don't you two have a number one contender's match, where the winner gets to face me, for the WWE Title at Saturday Night's Main Event?"

The fans in the arena cheered loudly and started chanting, MACHETTI Machetti smirked, and continued, "but seeing how you guys want to fight, on the floor, in the crowd, in the back, on the entrance ramp, why don't you make the match, a Falls Count Anywhere match? I mean it is ECW you need to have some kind of Extreme Situation."

The crowd exploded with loud cheers, Cena versus the Great Khali at ECW One Night Stand in a Fall Count Anywhere match for a Number One Contender shot at Machetti's WWE Title, that was awesome, but would Cena and Khali accept?

"Well, you know me," said Cena, "I never back down from a challenge, I'll do it! And I'm pretty sure that sasquatch will want to also. But I just have one question, why don't we just make it a triple threat Fall Count Anywhere match for the WWE Title? "

Once again the fans cheered, "Sorry Cena," said Machetti as he shook his head, causing a small amount of boos to break out. "I'm afraid that can't happen. In case you don't remember I lost a match to Tommy Dreamer a few months back, banning me, Machetti, from ever competing in an ECW ring again. I'd love to face the two of you and prove without a shadow of a doubt that I really am the WWE Champion, but my contract won't allow it."

"Alright I'm down with that," said Cena as he glanced at Machetti, "but now there's only one thing left to do." Cena pulled off his shirt and rushed down to the Great Khali, where he and the Punjabi Giant started brawling. Khali grabbed Cena by the throat, but Cena fought back and managed to pushed Khali's hands off of him. Cena then started punching Khali, landing some hard shots straight to the stomach, but Khali was unfazed and simple raised his frying pan sized and slammed it down on top of Cena's head, knocking the former WWE Champion on his back. Khali reached down and grabbed Cena by the throat, then picked him up and nailed the double handed chokeslam. Khali stood tall over Cena and glared at Machetti, who simply shrugged.

"Now as much as I'd love to fight you tonight big guy, its not going to happen, I've got something else to take care of." With that Machetti shrugged then turned and went backstage, leaving the Great Khali standing tall over the fallen John Cena.

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The Legend Killer's music hit and Randy Orton came out to the ring. Last night at Judgment Day, Shawn Michaels had compete against the doctor's orders and ended up losing the match. Then Orton hit Shawn with an RKO after the match had ended. Shawn's wife ran down to the ring to check on him, and HBK ended up being carted out of the arena on a stretcher.

"I regret that Shawn Michaels' wife had to endure what happened last night," said Orton, as the fans booed loudly.

On the TitanTron they showed a recap of what happened to HBK in recent weeks. From Khali chokebombing him through the announce table, to Orton kicked HBK in the back of the head a week ago, then Orton attacking Shawn before their match at Judgment Day. They showed the doctor refusing to let Shawn compete, then they showed a replay of the Orton and Michaels match and how Shawn hadn't been able to hit the Sweet Chin Music and ended up losing. Then they showed Orton hitting Shawn with an RKO, the EMTs checking him over, and then Shawn being carted out of the arena on a stretcher.

Back in the ring Orton asked the fans if that was the last they'd ever see of Shawn Michaels. "You see in this business an injury is like a bull's eye," explained Orton, "I did what any other professional would have done. I beat HBK. But not because he had a concussion, but because, I am the Legend Killer."

Randy Orton's music hit, but suddenly stopped, then Riot Time hit. Machetti and Maria came out from the back. Machetti was still wearing his street clothes and had the WWE Title over his shoulder. The look on Machetti's face told everyone that he was pissed beyond reason.

"Randy Orton you son of a bitch!" snapped Machetti as he glared at Orton, "there is no way in hell you can kill the legend of HBK. So despite your best efforts Shawn WILL be back and he WILL be wrestling in that very ring. The last thing Shawn said to me before he was carted off was, 'good luck kid.' Do you have any idea how that makes me feel? Shawn knew he would probably get his ass kicked in his match last night, but that didn't stop him from motivating me. And it would be a disgrace to his memory if I let you stand there in the middle of the ring and claim that you ended his career. Vince was onto something when he was talking about Street Fights. So how about you and I face off in a Street Fight, right here, RIGHT NOW!"

The fans started cheering loudly and started a MACHETTI chant. Machetti versus Randy Orton in a Street Fight was a match that they'd love to see.

"There's no way I'm fighting you tonight," said Orton, "I know you're on the war path, and you're probably looking for revenge. Do you think I'm stupid enough to take you up on a match like that?"

"Yes," replied Machetti, "and I think I can persuade you to accept the match. What if… what if… I put my WWE Title on the line, in my first ever WWE Title defense? How's that, Randy Orton versus Machetti, in a Street Fight for the WWE Title?" Machetti took his title off of his shoulder and held it up over his head. The fans erupted in cheers, and the MACHETTI chant was louder than ever.

"I think last night Khali hit you harder than I thought," answered Orton, "you're crazy. But you know what, you're on!" The fans cheered loudly, this was really going to happen, Machetti and Randy Orton were going to face off in a street fight.

"That's what I thought you'd say," said Machetti. Then he glanced at Maria and dropped the mic, then pulled off his t-shirt and ran down to the ring carrying his WWE Title. In the ring Randy Orton pulled off his shirt and stood there awaiting Machetti in a pair of jeans.

Machetti slid in the ring and handed his title to the referee, then the bell rang. This match was underway. Machetti and Orton charged and met in the middle of the ring with a lock up. Orton struggled and managed to keep Machetti back, but Machetti quickly slipped behind Randy then took him down from behind. Machetti got up to his feet and started kicking Orton in the side.

Machetti stepped back, then ran forward and dropkicked Orton in the side, causing him to roll across the ring and stop near the ropes. Machetti got back up and ran at Orton, then jumped up in the air looking to hit Orton with a running leg drop. But Randy suddenly pulled himself under the bottom rope and out of the ring, causing Machetti to land hard on his ass. Orton then grabbed Machetti's foot and pulled him out of the ring, then took Machetti and whipped him into the steel steps. Machetti's shoulder made hard contact with the steel, sending a loud clang through the arena.

Maria, who had followed Machetti down to the ring, ran over to Machetti and checked to see if he was okay and started helping him to his feet. Meanwhile Randy took this opportunity to knock the time keeper off of his chair and then take the steel chair he was sitting on.

Orton turned around and rushed Machetti then smashed the steel chair into the back of Machetti's shoulder. Machetti hit the ground hard and Maria just managed to get out of the way. Maria glared at Orton who still had the chair and told him to back off. Orton's only reply was to flash Maria his trademark smirk, then to smashed Machetti's shoulder with the chair again. "Get the hell out of here you piece of trash!" Orton yelled at Maria.

That apparently wasn't the right thing to say, because Maria suddenly charged forward and slapped Orton across the face. Orton more surprised than hurt, he never expected Maria to actually hit him. But then Orton smirked and raised the chair and went after Maria, who promptly turned on heel and ran. King made a comment about that being the smartest thing she had done tonight.

But the distraction by Maria was enough to give Machetti time to recover, and when Orton turned around Machetti suddenly got up and tackled him to the ground. Machetti pulled the chair away from Orton and tossed it to the side, then started alternating hands and rained down punches on Orton's face. Each punch impacted hard with the side of Orton's face, causing Randy's head to snap to the side. Randy finally threw Machetti off of him after raking the WWE Champion's eyes.

Orton and Machetti both got back to their feet then Machetti turned and picked up the discarded chair. Machetti charged at Orton and swung the chair but Orton moved out of the way and Machetti ended up smashing the chair against the ring post, causing the loud clang of steel on steel to ring through the arena. But Machetti quickly recovered and took the chair and drove it into Orton's stomach, Orton doubled over in pain, then Machetti raised the chair above his head and brought it crashing down on the back of Randy's head, knocking the Legend Killer down to the ground.

Machetti tossed the dented chair to the side and picked Orton up off of the mat, then rolled him back into the ring. Machetti climbed up onto the ring apron, but instead of getting into the ring, he climbed up onto the top rope. Orton was slowly getting to his feet, but when he turned around Machetti lunged off of the turnbuckle and landed on Orton's shoulders, then fell backwards and took him down with a diving hurricurana, launching Orton across the ring.

As Machetti got back up Orton quickly grabbed the bottom rope and pulled himself out of the ring and stood in front of the commentators table. Machetti ran from his spot in the ring, then in one motion, jumped up onto the top rope, then springboarded off of it. Machetti flew through the air looking for a flying body press, but Orton suddenly dropped down, causing Machetti to come crashing down on the announce table, then bounce off of it and land in King and JR's laps.

Orton smirked and went around the announce table and pulled Machetti away from JR and King, then dragged him over to the ring and rolled him in, but not all the way. Orton kept his hold on Machetti's arm and placed it on top of the bottom rope, then Orton leaned back while pulling on Machetti's arm, causing it to be wrenched at the shoulder and almost get pulled out of the socket. Orton leaning back had increased the leverage, causing Machetti to scream out in pain.

Orton eventually stood back up then raised Machetti's arm up a bit, only to snap it down onto the bottom rope again. The fans booed as Orton let Machetti's arm fall limply onto the bottom rope then. Orton quickly climbed up onto the ring apron, but instead of getting in the ring he took his foot and pressed it into Machetti arm, pressing it down into the bottom rope and bending the shoulder in the process. Orton smirked and eventually took his foot off of Machetti's arm.

The fans booed as Orton raised his arms and did his signature pose on the apron, then Orton grabbed the top rope and launched himself up into the air, Orton came crashing down with a body splash onto Machetti's shoulder, causing the WWE Champion to scream out in pain. Orton slowly got up and pulled Machetti up to his feet, then Orton ran with Machetti ran rammed his shoulder into the corner, causing a loud thud as Machetti's shoulder smashed into the steel ring post.

Orton stood behind Machetti then raised his foot and pressed it into the back of Machetti's shoulder driving it into the ring post and grinding it into the steel. Orton smirked then removed his foot. Then he took Machetti's arm and wrapped it around the middle rope, then pulled back, bending Machetti's shoulder backwards around the rope. Orton smirked sadistically as Machetti screamed out in pain. The amount of anguish shooting though his arm was excruciating, and it felt like his shoulder could be snapped at any second.

Orton slowly let go and let Machetti's arm limply drape over the middle rope. Orton stepped back and stood in the middle of the ring, then raised his arms into the air and spun around for his signature taunt. The fans booed nearly took the roof off of the arena and an extremely loud ORTON SUCKS chant broke out. Orton simply shrugged at the crowd then turned back to Machetti, who was slowly pulling himself away from the turnbuckle.

The referee came over and asked Machetti if he could continue. Machetti paused and glanced at his right arm, which was hanging limply at his side. Then Machetti turned and glared at Orton. To answer the referee's question, Machetti charged forward looking for a left handed clothesline, but Orton ducked it then jumped up and dropkicked Machetti in the right arm. Machetti fell to the ground and held his arm, anguish was written all over his face.

Orton smirked then went over to Machetti and grabbed his right arm, then bent it at the shoulder and elbow, then pulled back, wrenching the already injured arm in a way it wasn't supposed to go. Orton maneuvered Machetti into a sitting position, then held Machetti's arm over his head while continuing the pressure on the shoulder.

Machetti's right shoulder was in agony, Orton wasn't letting up. But Machetti knew he couldn't tap out, he'd lose his WWE Title, and Orton would have gotten away with taking out Shawn Michaels. Machetti glanced out at the fans, who saw he was in trouble and started a Machetti chant. Machetti took a deep breath and responded by taking his left arm, bending it and punching Orton hard in the mouth.

Orton was knocked backwards a bit but kept the arm lock locked in. The fans' chant got louder and louder the energy spread through the arena as the fans chant MACHETTI over and over again, willing the WWE Champion to fight out of the arm lock. Machetti brought back his left arm and punched Orton in the face again, knocking the Legend Killer back further and allowing Machetti an opportunity to fight up to his knees. Orton kept some control and got up on his knees too, and kept the arm lock locked in, hoping Machetti would give up soon.

But Machetti kept fight and took his left elbow and drove it into Orton's stomach, once, twice, three times. Orton's hold on Machetti's arm had lessened and Machetti had finally managed to fight up onto his feet and receive a loud ovation from the fans. But Machetti wasn't out of the hold yet. Orton got up onto his feet and kept Machetti's arm bent behind him, but suddenly Machetti reached back and wrapped his left arm around Orton's head, then flipped Orton over him and down to the mat with a one armed snapmare. Machetti finally pulled his arm free from Orton and jumped back.

Orton got to his feet and charged at Machetti, but Machetti turned to his side and nailed Orton in the face with a left handed jab. Machetti brought back his fist and hit Orton over and over again, causing Orton to stumble back and stand dazed. Machetti stepped back then ran forward and took Orton down with a Shining Wizard, Machetti went for a quick one armed pin, ONE… TWO… Orton kicked out.

Machetti realized that since he had almost lost the use of one of his arms he'd need to change his offense and needed to be a bit more innovative. Machetti slowly got up, then jumped up in the air and moved his legs out in front of him. Machetti came crashing down on Orton with a standing leg drop. Machetti rolled off of Orton then ran to the corner and jumped up onto the top rope. Machetti did a back-flip off of the top rope and landed on Orton with a moonsualt, Machetti stayed on top of Orton and went for the pin, ONE… TWO… THR… NO! Orton kicked out!

Machetti rolled off of Orton and pulled him up to his feet with his left arm, then pulled Orton along with him and ran over to the corner. Machetti jumped up onto the middle rope and pushed off of it with his feet, then swung around and planted Orton's head with a tornado DDT. Again Machetti went for the pin, ONE… TWO… T… But Orton kicked out. Machetti was only using one arm on his pin attempts and didn't have enough leverage to keep Orton.

Machetti realized that if he was going to beat Orton he was going to have to knock him out before covering him. So Machetti got back up to his feet and pulled Orton up with him, then Machetti went to whip Randy into the ropes, but Orton reversed and sent Machetti towards the ropes instead. Machetti bounced off of the ropes and came back full speed, then jumped up into the air and wrapped his legs around Orton's head. Machetti swung around then grabbed Orton's head with his left arm and drove it down to the mat for a head scissors DDT. Machetti then ran to the ropes and jumped up onto the middle one, then did a back-flip off of it and landed on Orton with a springboard moonsualt, ONE… TWO… THR… ORTON JUST KICKED OUT!

Machetti shook his head and slowly got to his feet. He was getting a little bit frustrated and though he should have had Orton beat by now. Machetti pulled Orton up then dragged him over to the corner. Machetti pushed Orton back into the corner, then took a few steps back. Machetti ran at Orton, jumped up and drove his feet into his chest, then landed on the ground after back-flipping off of him.

While Orton was groggy Machetti quickly got out of the ring and onto the ring apron, then climbed up onto the top rope. Machetti held Randy's head with his left arm and prepared to flip off of the top and smash Orton's face down to the mat. But Orton sensed danger and out of desperation reached up and raked Machetti's eyes. Then quick as a flash Orton grabbed Machetti's bad arm, and then flipped Machetti off of the top rope, causing him to slam, back-first, down to the mat with a top rope arm drag. Orton collapsed back against the corner to recover while Machetti held his shoulder in pain.

Orton slowly got back up to his feet and made his way over to Machetti, but suddenly he changed his mind, and instead went to the ropes and climbed out of the ring. Orton lifted the ring skirt and dug under it for a second before coming out with a trash can. Orton rolled the aluminum trash can into the ring, then went back under and pulled out a trash can lit.

Orton slid the trash can lid into the ring and then got in after it. Randy stared across the ring at Machetti, who had managed to fight up to his feet. Orton rushed at Machetti and promptly blasted him with a hard right hand. Machetti fell back against the ropes, but then came back and delivered a left hook to Orton' s jaw, knocking the Legend Killer back a few steps.

Orton came back at Machetti, but received another left to the mouth, Machetti stayed in control and nailed Orton with another few punches, but Orton finally took advantage with a European Uppercut, sending Machetti staggering backwards. Orton grabbed Machetti's right arm and whipped him across the ring, where Machetti bounced off of the ropes and came back. But when Machetti got close Randy grabbed Machetti's arm and flipped him over his head for an arm drag.

Orton smirked as Machetti held his shoulder then went over and got the trash can. Orton placed the aluminum can in the middle of the ring then went over to Machetti and dragged him over to the can. Orton pulled Machetti up then suplexed him up into the air. Orton fell backwards and drove Machetti down into the trash can, causing the back of Machetti's shoulder to make hard contact with the trash can. Orton pulled Machetti away from the can and went for a pin, ONE… TWO… THR… Machetti kicked out.

Orton glared down at Machetti then turned around and picked up the trash can. Orton raised the dented aluminum can over his head then dropped down to his knees while bringing the can smashing down onto Machetti's shoulder, causing the WWE Champion to yell out in pain. Orton smirked and knew this match wasn't far from the end. The Legend Killer took a few steps back then crouched down on the ground and measured Machetti up for an RKO.

Being the resilient superstar that he was Machetti got up off of the ground and eventually made it to his feet. Machetti slowly turned around, and Orton pounced, and grabbed Machetti and planted him with an RKO! Orton smirked, this one was over, and then made the cover, ONE… TWO… THRE… NO! The fans exploded in cheers, MACHETTI KICKED OUT OF THE RKO! Orton glared down at Machetti, he couldn't believe it.

Orton got off of the mat and went over to the trash can lid, then brought it over to Machetti and placed it on the ground next to him. Orton then crouched down on the ground and measured Machetti up for another RKO, this time onto the trash can lid. Orton waited but was getting impatient, Machetti wasn't getting up. That last kick out had been out of pure instinct. Orton got up off of the ground and went over to Machetti, then pulled him up to his feet.

Orton jumped up and grabbed Machetti looking for an RKO, but suddenly Machetti caught Orton while he was in mid air with his left arm, then painfully brought up his injured right arm and wrapped that around Orton too. Machetti bent forward then shot up and nailed the Fall Away Slam Moonsualt ONTO THE TRASH CAN LID! Machetti laid on top of Orton for the cover, ONE… TWO… THREE! HE DID IT!

Riot Time hit as Machetti slowly struggled to his feet, his right arm was hanging limply at his side as he stood over the fallen Legend Killer. Suddenly confetti started dropping from the ceiling. Machetti looked up in shock as thousands of little pieces of confetti fell from the rafters and rained down on him. "Here is your winner and still the WWE Champion… MACHETTI!" The referee handed Machetti back his title, which Machetti took with his left hand and held over his head. The fans in the arena were on their feet applauding Machetti had just won his first ever WWE Title defense.

Maria suddenly came out from the back and ran down to the ring. Machetti smiled and quickly wrapped his arm around her for a one armed hug. Orton had long since rolled out of the ring, leaving Machetti and Maria to celebrate together as the confetti continued to rain down on them. "Was this your idea?" Machetti asked her, getting a nod in response. Machetti smiled and quickly captured Maria's lips with his and shared a passionate kiss.

When they broke apart Maria grabbed Machetti's arm and raised it up into the air, causing Machetti to suddenly yell out in pain, that was his right arm. Maria blushed and slowly lowered Machetti's right arm, then walked around him and raised his left arm instead. Both Machetti and Maria smiled out of the fans as Raw went to a commercial break.

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That's chapter ten. I've decided to give you guys a little more time on the naming process. I've already got a few names, but I figured I'd leave it opened for another week, so if anyone has a suggestion review!

'Till Next Time…

Peace!