Chapter 9
Back to Action
It had been week since Jake had rejoined TNA. And being a man of his word went to bat with Dixie and the rest of management to Chris and Claudio jobs. Jim wasn't too (he was pissed) happy but couldn't do much after Claudio had already impressed everyone in a try out match a few weeks ago. But still it was up in the air if the would be hired. Meanwhile Robert had quickly reminded everyone in Robert Roode Inc. that he owned them. Christian Cage meanwhile was convinced Jake was only back for the NWA title.
Jake was booked for his in ring return at Impact. Kaz of Serotonin was in the ring. Raven has gotten him booked in Jake's comeback match. Jake hadn't been seen all day. Finally the crowd started to cheer as Jake made his way to the ring through them. No music no pyro no video package just Jake jumping over the guard rail. Jake removed his leather jacket and put in on the announcers table and than entered the ring. Kaz jumps him to start the match but Jake takes control quickly.
Jake hits a series of punches. Kaz tries to cover up but can't. Jake than hits the over head belly to belly suplex. Kaz sits up only to get kicked right in the back. Jake brings him up and hits a DDT to take him down again. Kaz sits up again and Jake hits the rolling neck snap. Jake brings Kaz up and gives a German suplex and rolls through to hit another rolls through again repositions his hand and hits a dragon suplex with no bridge so it's all impact.
"Don look at his face. Jake Reed is picking Kaz apart and he has shown no emotion," Mike notes. "Just like a hit man," Don says. Jake picks Kaz up to his shoulder and hits the Death Valley Driver. Jake covers, count of one, count of two, count of three. Jake leaves the ring picks up his jacket leaves.
Robert has watched the whole thing unfold backstage. "I got to take him out before our match," Robert says since he hand just found out that he and Jake were booked for Hard Justice. "But Alex and Eric are too stupid to do anything right. I have to get the big guns," Robert thinks. Robert runs out the room and heads to the place he knows where he can find the right person. Hell this guy wasn't a big gun he was the biggest gun of them all.
Most people avoided this part of the building. Only people that were willing to make a deal with the devil came here. Robert found the people he was looking for. "Perfect," Robert thought.
Jake made his way backstage and found a crate to sit on where he could watch the show. Suddenly he felt something pushing on the crate trying to move it. Jake jumps off the crate. Rhino walks up to him. "Jake we need to talk," Rhino says. Jake stays silent. "Jake what is your deal? Do act like I didn't call or try to help you. I did you didn't take it," Rhino says. "You people around either A turn on me or B get hurt. I really want either one to happen anymore," Jake says walking away.
Rhino pulls him back. "Hey if I haven't turned on you yet why would I do it now? As for getting hurt well were wrestlers we know the risk," Rhino says. "I don't you to take the risk. I have to do this on my own," Jake says pulling away from Rhino. "He may only care about Roode but a lot of people are worried about him," Rhino thinks.
"Guys this the darkest moment in the history of Christian Collation and peeps its up to make sure Jake Reed doesn't get my title," Christian says to Tomoko and Steiner. Tomoko gets up and pulls on his beard. "Christian where's my title shot?" Tomoko asks. "Why is everyone so selfish?" Christian yells. "Christian don't worry about this. You see this vain," Steiner says holding up his arm. "Yeah I see it," Christian says. "Well it's bigger than anything Reed's little body. I will snap that little roll of dimes neck of his," Scott says. "Yes," Christian says. "Right after I get my shot at the title," Scott says.
Christian knows he has to change tactics. "Guys think about this. Reed is back and he is the golden boy of TNA. I know for a fact that he already went to management and is trying to get jobs for his little buddies Chris Zero and some French guy. Now think about it. If Reed gets the belt he is going to have even more pull around here. And Tomoko old buddy I know your contract isn't as long term as you would like. Same goes for you Scotty," Christian says. The look on there faces tells Christian they have bought it hook line and sinker.
Jake walked in Jim's office and rolled his eyes when he saw Robert Roode Inc. was in there with a group of guards. "Jake now that you're here we can get started," Jim says. "The legs," Jake says. "What?" Jim asks. "I am going to break both of his legs! That's how I am going to start," Jake says looking right at Robert. "Jake sit down," Jim orders. Jake sits his eyes catches Traci at the same time she turns her head to avoid him.
"So Reed what do you say," Robert asks. Jake hadn't been listening just stays silent with a tough look on his face. "Come Reed it real simple I pick you opponent next week you pick mine," Roode says. "I head the first time," Jake says lying but wanting to keep up his new attitude. "Well were waiting," Robert says. "Fine I'll do it," Jake says.
Robert stands up. "Well Jake all I can say is…" Robert kicks Jake right in the face knocking him over. "Hey at least you old man put up a fight," Robert says running out the room. Jake gets up and gives chase. Roode makes it to the ring. Jake catches him. Suddenly the Monster Abyss attacks. Jake sees him coming and gets out of the ring. Robert is pissed he wanted he was counting Abyss on hurting Jake this week and than making sure he was really soft by the PPV.
Jake stands in the crowd knowing while he didn't win the war he won the battle. "Next week I got a real big surprise," Jake yells pulling out his cell phone and walking off.
The next Jake was in his new apartment. He hadn't finished unpacking yet. Someone knocked on the door. Jake walked over to the door opened to his shock it was Traci standing on the other side. "Hi," she says. "Hi," Jake says. "I have to go," Traci says turning to leave. Jake pulls her pack. "Stay," Jake says. The look into each other eyes and leans in and kiss.
Jake wakes up and finds himself face with Delirious. "AHHHHHHHHHHH," Jake yells. "FOJGLJLJLJLJ," Delirious yells. "What are you doing here?" Jake asks. "JBOHOHOHJOHRHHGhroih. Jkhghghgljgjgwjglhn. Gbhwbkh hbhhr. Knknlkahlahgklahkhakhag" Delirious says. "Chris stop showing people where I hide my spare key," Jake yells getting up and walking to his living room where Hero sits. "If you just give me a key I wouldn't have to find it," Hero says. "What you are two even doing here," Jake says pulling the remote away from Delirious who was trying to eat it. "Well I hear you get make a match and well I think it's time you gave it me and Delirious is here because well I needed to be entertained," Hero says.
"Alright first I went to TNA about getting you a job. And second rules are it has to be someone in TNA according to Jim," Jake says. "Of course because he knows you would pick me and I would win. Thus he would have to give me a job," Hero says. "NVOIHOJG," Delirious says. "Oh don't worry lizard man I have a great guy already lined up. Roode wants to use demons I will use warriors of light," Jake says.