Chapter Fifty-Three: A Visit to Smackdown!
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Hardcore Holly's theme music hit and he made his way out to the ring for the main event. This was an extreme rules match for the ECW World Title. Holly got in the ring and glared out into the crowd, which was booing loudly before a loud beeping sounded through the arena.
The beeping got faster and faster until it turned solid, then an explosion of green pyro and smoke went off on the entrance ramp as Step Up hit. Then Machetti came walking out of the explosion to a chorus of boos. Machetti was wearing his usual green and black attire and had his ECW World Title over his shoulder. Machetti eventually made his way down to the ring and got inside, then just to piss off the fans he shook Holly's hand, which got an extremely loud chorus of boos.
"The following Extreme Rules match is scheduled for one fall and is for the ECW World Championship," said the ring announcer, "Introducing first, the challenger from Mobile Alabama weighing in at two hundred and thirty-five pounds… Hardcore Holly." Holly raised his arms into the air and received loud round of boos from the crowd. Machetti nodded and then whispered, "Nice job watch this."
"And the opponent, from Detroit Michigan, weighing in at two hundred and ten pounds, he is the ECW World Champion… Machetti." Machetti patted himself on the chest and raised his arms into the air, and received the loudest ovation of the night. Only it was an ovation of boos not cheers. The fans couldn't stand Machetti. Machetti looked at Holly and gestured to the crowd and smirked. Holly nodded, he knew when he was beat, the crowd hated Machetti.
The referee showed the title belt to Holly while Machetti took out his black bandana and tied it on his head. The bell then rang starting the match up. Machetti and Holly then met in the middle of the ring and locked up, Holly was the stronger of the two and back Machetti up against the ropes, then broke clean. Holly then brought back his arm and chopped Machetti hard across the chest, once, twice, three times, causing a red welt to appear.
Holly then whipped Machetti across the ring and he bounced off of the ropes, then caught him as he came back with a hip toss, causing Machetti's back to make hard contact with mat. Holly then backed off and let Machetti get up to his feet. Machetti and Holly stood across from each other, then at the same time they both charged. Machetti jumped into the air looking for a flying clothesline, at the same time jumped high into the air and dropkicked Machetti in the side, sending him crashing down to the mat.
Holly then lifted Machetti to his feet and whipped him hard into the corner, Holly then ran at Machetti and hit him with a hard clothesline into the corner. Holly then stepped back and slapped Machetti across the chest. Holly then brought back his other hand and slapped Machetti across the chest again, causing the red welt on Machetti's chest to get even redder. Even though the crowd hated Machetti they started cheering seeing the abuse Machetti was being put through.
Holly then grabbed Machetti by the arm and whipped him across the ring, then jumped up into the air and dropkicked Machetti in the chest as he came back. Holly then grabbed Machetti by the foot and dragged him into the middle of the ring then started stomping on him. Holly then jumped into the air and landed across Machetti's head for a leg drop, then stood up and landed another one. Holly then rolled across Machetti and hooked his leg and went for the pin but only got a two count.
Holly got really angry slid behind Machetti and sat him up then hooked his arm under Machetti's chin and locked in a choke hold, and despite the fact that they didn't like Holly, the fans started cheering as Machetti started clawing for the mat and trying to get out of the hold. Machetti edged his legs closer to the ropes and dragged Holly along with him. But Holly would have none of that and pulled Machetti back into the middle of the ring.
Machetti's face was turning red as he continued struggling for breath. Machetti then leaned backwards and managed to wrap his legs around Holly's head, then pulled them forward launching Holly over him and onto his back. Machetti clutched his neck and crawled over to the ropes and pulled himself to his feet. Machetti regained his vertical base at the same time as Holly. Holly charged at Machetti looking for a clothesline but Machetti dropped down and caught him with a drop toe hold, causing Holly's head to slam down to the mat.
Machetti then got to his feet and viciously started stomping on Holly's back as hard as he could. Machetti then ran back against the ropes, bounced off of them and dropkicked Holly in the side, causing him to roll across the ring and under the bottom rope and down to the floor. Machetti then leaned against the ropes and rested for a moment to recover from the punishment he had just been through.
On the outside Holly got to his feet by pulling himself up with the ring apron, then he lifted it up and went under, before coming out with an orange extension chord. Holly smirked and got into the ring and faced off with Machetti. Holly held up the chord with both hands and taunted Machetti then ran at him. Machetti forward, dropped down and rolled passed Holly, then Machetti jumped up and hit Holly with an incredibly fast enzuigiri as he turned around.
Machetti then grabbed the extension chord and pulled it from Holly's hand, then slipped behind him and slid the chord under Holly's chin. Machetti pulled back on the chord and began choking the life out of Holly, who was fading fast. The fans booed loudly at Machetti's foreign object use, but Machetti took no notice and focused on strangling Holly.
Machetti then got up to his feet and dragged Holly while pulling on the chord, then tied the chord around the top rope, leaving Holly to stand their tied to it. Machetti then backed across the ring, bounced off of the ropes on the other side, then ran full speed at Holly and practically broke him in half with a spear. Holly started coughing and clutching his stomach, but Machetti stayed on him and jumped up and dropkicked him in the chest.
Machetti then undid the extension chord and let Holly fall down to the mat, practically unconscious. Machetti then held one end of the chord and brought it back then whipped Holly across the back with the chord, causing Holly to scream out in pain. Machetti repeated the multiple times and the fans' booing started getting louder and louder. When Machetti finally dropped the extension chord there were red chord shaped welts all over his back.
Machetti smirked down at Holly and then got out of the ring, went under the apron and dragged out a wooden board. Machetti slid the board into the ring and then dragged it over to the corner and leaned it against the top turnbuckle. Machetti then walked over to Holly and pulled him to his feet, then dragged him across the ring to the corner where the board was set up. When he got close enough Machetti hoisted Holly up into the air then brought him down with the Flat-Liner, driving him through the board in the process. Machetti then grabbed Holly's ankle and pulled him into the middle of the ring, covered him and got the three count.
Machetti stood up in the middle of the ring and was handed the ECW Title, the fans booed like crazy and started chanting You Suck over and over again. The ring announcer then got in the ring with his mic, "Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner and STILL the ECW World Champion… Machetti." Machetti raised his arms into the air, ignoring the boos and got out of the ring and made his way up the ramp and to the back.
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Machetti was shown in the back with the Great Khali, where he and Khali entered what turned out to be the ECW Heel Locker room. There Machetti was greeted by Marcus Cor Von, Kevin Thorn, Matt Striker, and Elijah Burke. "Now you guys saw me out there," said Machetti, "that's what this is all about, take no prisoners and win the match. Play dirty if you want you're not saints you're wrestlers. But I hope I don't need to express the implications of what would happen if you lose."
The other four wrestlers shook their heads, showing Machetti didn't have to tell them what would happen. "Good," said Machetti, "then as your champion, I'm happy to call you my team mates. Good luck." Machetti and Khali then left the locker room, leaving the other four wrestlers to get ready for their matches.
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Kevin Thorn and Marcus Cor Von had just defeated the Sandman and Tommy Dreamer, they had, of course, cheated and used Thorn's walking stick. Machetti was shown walking backstage when he was approached by Theodore Long.
"What up playa?" asked Long.
"What's it to you?" asked Machetti.
"Hey, that's no way to speak to the General Manager of Smackdown," said Teddy.
"Oh sorry," said Machetti, "what are you doing here on my show you son of a bitch!"
"Look dog, I came here to invite you to Smackdown," said Teddy.
Oh, and why the hell would I want to be on your piece of crap show?" demanded Machetti.
"Well, you've established yourself on Raw, and you've established yourself on Smackdown," said Long, "I thought you'd lke a chance to prove yourself on Smackdown."
"Incase you haven't noticed," said Machetti, "I'm undefeated on Smackdown. I won twice on your regular show in tag team matches, then I destroyed half your locker room in a gauntlet match."
"You're right dog," said Teddy, "but incase you didn't know Shawn Michaels, John Cena, and Rated RKO are going to be there. It would be a great opportunity, especially if all the world champions are going to be on the same show."
"Oh, in that case let me go get my things," said Machetti, "why in the hell do you think I'd want to be on your show? So some guys from Raw are there big deal, I don't care."
"Well," said Teddy, "then I guess you wouldn't care that you'd get publicity as the ECW World Champion, and you wouldn't even have to compete. Besides, it will increase the ratings."
"So let me get this straight," said Machetti, "you want me to be on your show, just to be there?"
"That's about it playa," said Teddy, "what do you see?"
Machetti glared at Long for a long time, "alright," said Machetti, "I'll be there."
"That's what I like to hear playa," said Teddy, "see you Friday night."
"Whatever," said Machetti as Teddy walked off, "I guess Machetti's coming to Smackdown."
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It was Friday night and Machetti was shown entering the arena. He was wearing a pair of blue jeans, a green button down shirt, and a leather jacket and he had his ECW World Title over his shoulder. Machetti began walking down a hallway when he heard loud noises coming from down the hall.
Suddenly Finlay and Lil Bastard came running towards him having just finished their match with Boogeyman. Lil Bastard saw Machetti and lunged at him viciously attacking him with punches and kicks, all of which were below the belt. Finlay eventually grabbed Lil Bastard by the collar and pulled him off of Machetti.
"Sorry champ," said Finlay, "'e gets a little out of 'and some times."
"I can see that," said Machetti as he backed away from Finlay and headed down the opposite direction. "This show is screwed up," Machetti muttered to himself.
Machetti kept walking when suddenly a door opened on his own. Machetti walked over and inside a closet were the Boogeyman and mini Boogeyman, both of whom were eating worms.
"Ha-ha, I'm the Boogeyman, and I'm coming to get ya!" shouted Boogeyman as he spat worm in Machetti's direction. Machetti literally jumped in the air as he was sprayed with worm guts then he slammed the door shut on Boogeyman and mini Boogeyman. Machetti stared at the door wide-eyed, "what the hell!"
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Machetti was continuing his way backstage when Deuce, Domino, and Cherry came around a corner and started walking down the hallway towards him.
"'Ey! Champ!" said Deuce, eyeing Machetti's leather jacket, "nice threads."
"Uh, thanks," said Machetti, "you do know its two thousand seven right?"
"Listen, 'Chetti," said Domino, "it's all about the fifties man. It doesn't matter what time we're in, what matters is we're gonna be the new tag team champs."
"New tag team champs?" questioned Machetti, "well that seems interesting."
"Interesting, but you know it's true," said Deuce, "'ere, take my shades, they'll look good on you."
Deuce then handed Machetti his sun glasses and he Domino and Cherry walked off, or in the case of Cherry, rolled off. Machetti watched them leave and shrugged then put on the sun glasses and continued his walk down the hallway when he came across the current tag team champions, Paul London, and Brian Kendrick.
"Machetti!" exclaimed London, "what's up man, where'd you get the shades?"
"Your opponents," said Machetti, "they're a little out of it, but at least they get it done in the ring."
"Ouch," said Brian, "you don't have to be so harsh, besides they cheated."
"Yeah," said Machetti, "but that doesn't matter, all that matters is what's down in the books, and the books say, you got your ass kicked."
"What's up with you man?" asked Paul, "you're not your normal self. We're still tag team champions, I mean come on, cut us a break."
"Oh yeah," said Machetti sarcastically, "how long has it been now, since like, May? The only reason you have those titles is 'cause there's no one here that's good enough to take them. Hell I'd beat the two of you with one arm tied behind my back."
"Is that so?" asked Brian.
"Yeah," said Machetti as he suddenly brought his hand back and slapped Brian clean across the face, "that's so."
Machetti then shoved Brian and Paul to the side and walked off, leaving Paul and Brian on their own. Brian held his hand to his cheek and shook he head at Paul, Machetti was messed up, more messed up then them!
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Machetti was once again shown walking backstage when he came across MVP. "Hey man," said Machetti, "good to see a friendly face, or someone who's not a weirdo."
"Nice to see you too," said MVP, "everything went according to plan last week, see when we work together we accomplish great things, we caused the self destruction of their team, and you guys picked up the win."
"Hell yeah man," said Machetti, "that makes up for you and Ken losing out there tonight, but no worries, Shawn, Cena, Batista, and Taker are all gonna kill each other at No Way Out, so all we need to do, is sit back and relax."
"That's what I'm talkin' about," said MVP, "by the way, you, Edge, and Randy greeted me and Ken with open arms on Monday, so I'm doing the same for you, welcome to my show,"
"It's good to be here," with a smirk, "well, aside from the weird-os."
"What can you do," said MVP as he shook Machetti's hand, "talk to you later man."
"Later," said Machetti as he walked off.
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"Teddy what the hell kind of show are you running here!?" demanded Machetti as he entered Teddy Long's office. Long was currently busy with a topless Krystal Marshall.
"Oh, sorry Teddy," said Krystal, as she turned walked away from Teddy, and passed Machetti, "I'll have to excuse myself, hey Machetti."
"Hey," said Machetti with a smirk, "wow, best part of the show I've seen so far."
"Thanks," said Krystal as she walked off.
"What can I do for you playa?" asked Teddy, "you enjoying yourself?"
"Your show if full of freaks!" snapped Machetti finally out of his trance. "The first thing that happens when I get in here, is I get attacked by a mini leprechaun, then I get worms spat on me."
"Well man, you've got weird people on ECW," said Teddy, "don't you call Balls Mahoney Captain Caveman?"
"At least we've been dealing with the problem," snapped Machetti, "I kicked his ass last week. Your guys are running around doing what ever the hell they want."
"I'm all about letting the superstars do what they want dog," said Teddy.
"Yeah, that's why Deuce and Domino had to go over your head to get the title match they deserve," said Machetti.
"Someone say something about a title match?" asked Bobby Lashley as he entered the office.
"This doesn't concern you," snapped Machetti, "now go wait outside like a good little boy and let me take care of business."
"That title on your shoulder is my business," said Lashley.
"And why would that be?" asked Machetti.
"You took my spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber where you won that title," said Lashley, "everyone knows I would have won that match."
"Well look at you," said Machetti with a smirk, "you talk a big game, but you can't really back it up."
"But that's why I'm here," said Lashley, "Teddy, I want Machetti for the title at No Way Out."
"Oh please," said Machetti, "Teddy can't give you a match, this is the ECW World Title, and you're on Smackdown."
"Well actually playa," said Teddy, "you're on Smackdown tonight, and No Way Out is my pay-per-view. So that gives me the right to make a match for you at it."
"That is complete load of crap!" snapped Machetti.
"You got that right," said Ken Kennedy as he stormed into the office, "Teddy, why'd you book me in a tag team match, we all know I'm a singles competitor. If I was facing either Cena or Michaels one-on-one I would have beaten their ass."
"He's got a point," said Machetti as he gave Ken a little smirk.
"Look, if all you're gonna do is come in here and complain, then we're gonna have to do something about this," said Teddy.
"Lashley you want a ECW Title match," said Teddy, "Ken, you want to be known as a singles competitor. You two are gonna face Machetti for the ECW World Championship in a triple threat match at No Way Out. How's that sound?"
"Actually, that sounds pretty good," said Machetti he and Ken glared evilly at Lashley, "may the best man win."
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That's right Machetti versus Mr. Kennedy versus Bobby Lashley, for the ECW World Title at No Way Out. I honestly can't wait, the main event should be great, and I already have some plans for stuff to go down at No Way Out.
'Till Next Time…
Peace!
