Chapter 2
JB was doing the TNA Today show. "Well fans let it never be said that doesn't see potential. Because you all saw it this past Thursday my guest Jake Reed came very close to upsetting Robert Roode," JB says as Jake walks into the shoot with his hands showing he was "this close." "And fans I want to break the news that TNA Management has signed you to a contract. How are you feeling?" JB asks. "Well JB I have never felt better," Jake says.
"What goals do you have coming to a new company?" "Well right my goal is to get a win. I know that sounds a little strange but I have seen a number of guys not able to get on track. And goal number two is all about you Bobby Roode. You see I remember every single slap to face. I know your goal to injury me last week. So trust I have a few things to settle with you," Jake says.
Robert Roode walked into Impact his good smile from last week gone. Some punk kid had gotten a job at his expense. Payton walked up to him. "Robert here is the line up for tonight," Payton says handing it to him. You can clearly tell she is worried about something. Robert reads over the line up. His eyes burn with anger as he crumples it up and knocks things off the catering table.
"You're telling me that this punk kid is getting a match and I am working Explosion," Robert yells storming off to Jim's office. Matt Morgan stands outside the door. "Move aside," Robert yells. "No." "I am serious Morgan. I have to talk to Cornet," Robert yells. "Look we will try to get you a promo tonight but we don't have time for you to have a match on Impact," Matt says. Robert tries to charge but Matt just shoves him down. Robert gets up and backs off. "This isn't the end," Roode yells as he leaves. "Like I really care," Matt says.
Jake stood at the entrance ramp as his entrance music started to play. Jake made his entrance as the fans started to cheer most out of the fact they were impressed by his match last week. "The following contest is set for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first from Omaha NE Jake Reed." Jake jumps in the ring and takes off his red ring jacket.
"And his opponent from the Deep Blue sea Sharkboy." Sharkboy's music plays but he doesn't come out. Sharkboy's music starts again but still he doesn't come out. Finally Robert Roode's music starts to play. "Oh what is this?" Jake asks. "Unfortunately it seems that goofball tripped over his two left and now can't make his match. But you know I am more than happy to show everyone that your big moment was a fluke," Robert says. "Bring it on," Jake says.
Robert climbs into the ring. "Now hold on there Jason," Robert says. "It's Jake." "Yeah I really don't care. You see kid everyone seems to think you are something special. But everyone needs to remember is you lost that match," Robert says. "Only because she knocked me off the rope there Bobby," Jake says. Roode acts like he is about to attack Jake but the ref forces him back.
The ref is checking Robert. Payton is up on the apron she walks over to where Jake is and sprays something in his face. The referee didn't see it and calls for the bell. Jake is blind and walks right into the payoff. Count of one, count of two, count of three.
Later that night Traci is facing Payton in a one on one match. Traci usually has the advantage but Robert is able to interfere. About ten minutes into the match Jake comes from the back and attacks Roode. This distracts Traci allowing Payton to roll her up for a three. Security has to pull Jake and Robert apart. Robert and Payton leaves and Traci is pissed but Jake just leaves not even seeing her.
Traci walks right up to Jake backstage. "Hey what the hell is what that out there?" Traci demands. Jake starts to walk off. "Look Punk when I ask you something you answer it," Traci yells. "It's not fault you didn't keep you eye on the ball," Jake says. Jim Cornet walks up to the two of them. "Both of you shut up!" Jim yells. Both Jake and Traci both quit down.
"Look I think I know what is going on. Traci you want a shot at Payton Banks and Robert Roode and Jake you want the same thing. So you know what for the PPV I am booking you two to team against Roode and Banks," Jim says with a smile on his face but neither Jake and Traci look very happy about it.