The Path
The forth part in the Jake Reed/TNA series. Jake no must walk the path of NWA world champion. Will he be to survive or will it destroy him.
Chapter 1
Author's Note- This picks up at the first Impact after Lockdown.
Jake's music kicked off Impact as he made his way to the ring with Traci and both of his titles. "Please welcome the NWA World and United States Heavyweight champion, "The Omaha Outlaw," Jake Reed," David Penzar says as Jake climbs to the top rope and raises both belts above his head. Jake gives both belts to Traci so she can hold them and then takes a microphone.
"You know I don't think I was ever more afraid as after Lockdown when I went to sleep because I thought it was all a dream. Then I woke up I realized it wasn't a dream it was a nightmare," Jake says taking a pause. "A nightmare for Jeff Jarrett. Because you see Jeff you pulled are your little tricks. You had every member of the Army try to interfere. You had Larry Zybsko actually get off his fat ass and attack me. And like the little bitch you are you ran. But AMW finally sobered up and stopped you. And now I have not you title but the people's title! THE TRUE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE!" Jake says as the crowd erupts.
Samoa Joe's music
plays. Joe makes his way to the ring with a microphone in hand. "You
know Reed I said this once before. I will never like you, but I have
to respect you. Now as that said you did great at Lockdown but I were
you paying attune when I choked out both of those jackoff's from up
north. Now ever since I came to TNA I have laid everyone in front of
me down. Yet I haven't had a NWA world title shot yet," Joe says.
"You know I get what you driving at…"
Before Jake can finish Jarrett's music stats to play as he makes his way to the ring with Gail Kim, Larry Zybsko and holding his guitar plus a microphone of his own. "Reed you have right to give anybody a title shot because I get a rematch," Jeff says climbing into the ring. "Oh great Jeff I am so glade you're here you see I was afraid that I wouldn't get my daily recommended serving of bitch," Jake says.
"Shut up boy. Now I don't give a dam about this fat piece of crap. I don't care if it's on PPV, Impact, or some high school gym I want my rematch," Jeff says. Joe forces Jeff to face. "Now hold you lost so I say you go to the back of the line," Joe says. "Now boy you listen to me I know my history and every time you get in the ring with him he beats you," Jeff says. "Ok last night he beat you and before that he laid you out for months," Joe says.
"You Jake I have seen a lot of fight but I have seen a fight over who got beat up worse," Traci says. "Well I'm good at what I do," Jake says. Paul Heyman comes out and gets in the ring. "Paul well you tell these idiots who the real number one contender is," Jeff demands. Paul takes the microphone from Jeff. "With pleasure, because everyone knows that the number one contender should be a man that can no will have the best chance to win the title. And we all that one man is…" Paul stops as Jeff points to himself. "The whole F'N show, Mr. PPV, RVD, Rob Van Dam," Paul says as Jeff turns around in shock. Rob's music hits and he comes to the ring.
"No it's supposed to be me," Jeff yells. "Shut old man. Everyone knows I can beat Reed. First I beat him in the US title tournament finale and in the two out of three falls," Rob says. "Beat you in king of the mountain and I won that two out of three falls match," Jake says. "You got very lucky and all your little buddies helped," Rob says.
Jake is stating to get pissed and get in his face. Rob shoves him back. Jake shoves Rob. Joe starts to get evolved and RVD kicks him. Jeff turns Jake around and goes to hit him with the guitar. Traci low blows Jeff sending to the ground in pain. Gail Kim jumps Traci. Larry picks up the guitar and tries to hit Jake who decks and goes after Larry who runs away in fear. Security comes out break up the brawl.
Jake and Traci come through the curtain to the back. Jim Cornett is there to greet them with Terry Taylor. "Jim long time no see," Jake says as he shakes hands with the former booker of OVW. "I always said you would be world champion and now you truly are," Jim says. "Look I hate to break up the reunion but Mr. Cornett and Terry we need to know who Jake is defending the title against," Traci says.
"Well all three men have great points. Yes Jeff does have a rematch clause, but Joe has earned a title match, as has RVD due to his past wins over Jake," Terry says. "Why do I have a feeling my first defense of the world title is going to be tougher than a sane man would want?" Jake asks having an idea of what is planned. "Now Jake nothing is official yet but odds are you will be looking at some type of multiple challenger match," Jim says.
"Well what type of match?" Traci asks. "Look we don't know we just wanted to give Jake the heads up," Terry says. "Well thank guys," Jake says as he and Traci turn to leave. "Hold it Jake, we need to talk about the US title," Terry says. "You mean the US title I haven't lost," Jake says. "Look Jake you know it is the best for you, both titles and TNA in general to forfeit the belt," Jim says. "Ok let's say I do forfeit the US title, then what?" Jake asks. "Well Mr. Cornett believes we have a tournament while I believe we have the top two contenders fight it out for the belt," Terry says.
"Those are both great ideas but until you guys decide who the new champ is crowned I am not giving up the first title I ever won in TNA," Jake says. "Jake will you listen to reason," Jim says. "I am the reason. Look you guys don't know how to crown my successor to the US title until you do I want to enjoy being a double champ. And Jim I know for a fact the Midnight Express held both the US and World tag belts at one point," Jake says.
"Alright I guess there is no harm, but Jake don't wreck the belt," Terry says as he leaves. "What is he talking about?" Jake asks. "Do you remember when you left of OVW and I wanted you to give up the OVW title?" Jim asks. "Yeah," Jake says. "You gave it up after you ran the thing over with you car," Jim says. "To be fair I was pissed and I didn't do it on purpose I was so drunk I laid the belt down behind my car to get my bag and forget about it until the next day after I ran over it," Jake says. "Look I'll make sure he takes care of both belts," Traci says.
"Oh great I finally get AJ to stop acting like my father and now you are acting like my mother," Jake says. "Hey what yours is mine and you are not spending my because we have to get a new belt made," Traci says jokingly.
