Chapter 21
Final Resolution
Jake had been given time off by TNA management so he could recover in time for Final Resolution. It was time for the main event of Final Resolution, title vs. career. Jake Reed vs. Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett's music played as he made his way to the ring. "The following contest is set for one fall and is for the NWA title and Jeff Jarrett's career. Introducing first accompanied by Gail Kim from Nashville Tennessee he is the "King of the Mountain," Jeff Jarrett.," JB announced. Jake's music plays. "And now he is the NWA world heavyweight champion, the "Omaha Outlaw" Jake Reed," JB announces as Jake makes his way to the ring.
Jake climbs in and he eyes never leave Jarrett. Jake removes his leather jacket. Jake removes the NWA title and gives it to Rudy Charles. Rudy quickly let Jarrett look at it before holding the belt up in the air, he finally hands the title to the ring girl and calls for the bell. Everyone expects the match to be fast and furious instead both Jake and Jarrett are taking there time to even lock up. They stand face to face staring each other down. Jeff for a punch that Jake catches and goes for an arm bar that Jeff breaks by getting to the ropes and then sliding out of the ring.
"Don that shows just how much Jake's leg has to be bothering him, normally if Jake catches a punch like that he would go for a power move. But because of damage done to his leg he had to go for a submission move that allowed him to get off his leg," Mike says. "Well professor he has to be smart if he goes for a big move now than he may not be able to hit another later," Don says. Jeff slides back in the ring.
The two men tie up and Jake drops down to one leg. Jake pulls on Jeff trunks and sends him into the corner. Jeff charges but Jake gives him an arm drag, Jeff charges him again so Jake gives him a second arm drag. Jeff leaves the ring again to break Jake's momentum. Jeff trips up and Jake and then smashes his leg into ring post.
Jeff gets back in the ring he puts Jake's injured leg on the second rope and cannonballs down on the leg and he than repeats the action. Jeff pulls Jake to the middle of the ring and goes for the figure four, Jake kicks him off. Jake hits the flying clothesline and goes for a quick cover. Count of One, Jeff kicks out with more force than he has ever shown.
Jake puts Jeff in a rear chin lock. Jeff gets to his leg and hits some elbows to break up the chin lock. Jeff goes for a clothesline but Jake goes for the overhead belly to belly but Jake can't get him all the way up and both men fall to the canvas and Jeff is on top with Jake on his back it's a cover, Count of one, count of two, Jake kicks out. "Mike I think his leg just gave out," Don West says. "The NWA title maybe slipping away from Jake Reed," Mike says.
Both men get up but Jeff hits a drop kick to knock Jake back down. Jeff puts Jake neck down on the second Jeff cannonballs on Jake he than distracts Rudy Charles allowing Gail Kim to choke Jake on the ropes. Jeff picks Jake up and looks like he is going for the stroke but Jake turns it into an ace crusher. Jake goes to make a cover count of one, count of two, Jeff kicks out. Jeff gets to his feet but Jake hits a DDT. Jake picks Jeff up and hits a German suplex he rolls through and goes for a second but his leg fails again and it winds being like a release German but still Jake is hurting. Jake gets up and goes for a roaring elbow but Jeff moves and Jake hits Rudy Charles instead.
Jeff pulls a bag of powder out one of the turnbuckle pads. He throws it at Jake and blinds him. Jake is swinging wildly and he actually hits Rudy Charles who had just gotten up and is now out like a light again. Chris Harris slides into the ring and goes after Jake and gives him a spear. Monty Brown is in next and he gives Jake the pounce. AJ and Daniels rush out with chairs to chase them off. Jeff makes a cover, Rudy gets up slowly. Count of one, count of two, Jake kick out.
Jake is getting an adrenaline rush he give Jeff a thez press and reigns down the punches. Jake gets up and kicks Jeff in the gut and takes him up for the Death Valley Driver. Jake's leg gives out again and he falls to the ground. Jeff gets up and puts Jake in the figure four. Jake cries out in pain. "Reed do you want to quit?" Rudy asks. "NO!" Jake yells trying to block out the pain. Jake lies flat for a second to take little pressure off his leg but his shoulder are down, count of one, count of two, Jake sits up but puts more pressure on his leg again.
Jake tries to revere the hold he almost gets Jeff over but Jeff forces him back. Jake tries to head for the ropes but Jeff is able to move him back to the center of the ring. Jake is pain and fans start to chant, "please don't tap! Please don't tap!" Jake is finally able to reverse the hold and Jeff breaks the figure four. Scott D'Amore comes down and hops on the apron. Rudy Charles tries to get rid of him. Larry Zybsko comes down and also hops on the apron, now Rudy has to get rid of two men.
This all gives Gail Kim a chance to slide the guitar into Jeff. Jeff hits Jake dead on with the guitar and Jake is out. Jeff picks Jake up and gives him the stroke. Larry and Scott get down just as Jeff makes the cover. Count of one, count of two, count of… Jake kicks out. Jeff can't believe it and is arguing with Rudy Charles. Jake goes for a school boy, count of one, count of two, Jeff kicks out.
Both Jake and Jeff get to there feet. Both men look completely exhausted. Jeff charges but Jake catches him with a drop kick, Jeff staggers back bounces off the ropes and Jake is able to roll him up with a small package, count of one, count of two, Scott Steiner pulls Rudy Charles out of the ring and throws him into the steel steps. Steiner and Abyss come on the ring. Jake charges but Abyss gives him the black hole slam. While Steiner puts Jeff on top.
The lights go out. When they come back on Sting is in the ring. Sting uses his bat to get rid of Abyss and Steiner. He throws Jeff off of Jake. Jake gets up and hits a running splash and cover, count of one, count of two, count of three. Jake has done it. The crowd start yelling "Nah Nah hey hey goodbye," At Jeff.
Jake stands up, while Sting hands Jake the NWA world title. Jake raises the title above his head, as Jim Cornett brings security out to carry Jeff out of the building. Jake continues to celebrate when Bryan Danielson comes out and gets in the ring he has a microphone. "Wow Jake you got lucky. Because if had been me than you wouldn't have that belt right now," Danielson says.
"Cut to the chase Danielson," Jake says. "Alright Jake I just came out here to let you know when you're defending that belt next. Because I am cashing in my shot that you paid to get me to team with you. Book a flight because it's going to be you and me in Philadelphia at the ROH anniversary show. That's right you and me in my company," Danielson says. "I'll be there," Jake says and even extends his hand as a sign of respect to both Danielson and ROH. Danielson takes the hand and than raises to show his respect to Jake.
Team 3-D rushes the ring and attack Jake. Danielson and Jake are able to fight them off. Danielson goes heel and clips Jake's knee. Team 3-D and Paul E. come into the ring and shake hands with Danielson. Paul has a microphone. "I warned you Jake. And now look at you, a broken man with only a brief time left with that belt," Paul says as he leaves with his clients.