Chapter 9
Again I just want to thank everyone for all the views I got in January. Easily my best month in a long time and stuff like that really encourages me to keep working hard. As I always I want to extend extra thanks to those that add me and the story on fave and alert lists. And I am so grateful for any reviews.
"Baby you feeling any better?" Riley asked only to hear the sound of Mandy throwing in the bathroom. "I'll take that a no," he thinks. The door opens and Mandy shuffles out and collapses on the bed. "I feel like my whole body is in a vice," Mandy complains. She had started to feel bad on the flight to Texas. Felt worse by the time the checked in and was full blown sick by the middle of the night. Riley pulled the covers of the bed onto her. "Are you sure you don't want me to beg off doing the show? I don't like the idea of leaving you alone when you are this sick," Riley says. Mandy slowly turns to face him. "Riley your dad is the doctor not you. I have the flu all we can do is wait it out. Go to the taping. I just need to sleep," Mandy says.
"Okay you got water, you got your crackers if you want to try and eat anything. I have my phone and there is a bucket at your bedside," Riley says getting his bag. "I'll be fine its just a few hours," Mandy says rolling back over. "I love you," Riley says. "I love you too… turn off the light," Mandy says. He does and leaves. He makes it the elevator and runs into Dustin Rhodes. "Hey how is Mandy?" He asks. "Sick as a dog. No disrespect Dustin but I am glade I don't wrestle in the days where its make the show no matter what. Because Mandy can barley get out of bed," Riley says. Dustin thinks for a moment. "Don't spread it around because they would revoke my old school wrestler card but I am glade those days are over too. Seeing guys walk around on bad legs. Seeing guys sick as a dog trying to travel town to town. Don't need any of it," Dustin says.
Dynamite Taping
Riley had just finished some promo shots for AEW and was on his way to get lunch. A door opened and Tony Khan stepped out flanked by various people. "Just a second guys. Riley I need a minute," he says. Riley stops as Tony steps away from the his employees. "Tony thank you for giving Mandy the night off," Riley says. "Not a problem. I just hope she is better by next week. Now its another big match for you tonight. Its going to be you and Pentagon," Tony says. "Well don't worry I'm ready," Riley says. "Looking forward to it but I think we do need a follow up to last week," Tony says. "I agree. We can credit injures from last week with why Mandy isn't on the show this week," Riley says.
Later That Night
Mandy felt well enough she sat up in bed to Dynamite. "And this was just disgusting. Kip Sabian would pick up a defenseless woman just so he can shove her down," Jim Ross says as footage of last week played. Riley's music played and he came to the ring. "The following contest is set for one fall." "ONE FALL!" "With a twenty minute time limit. Introducing first from Omaha Nebraska he is the DOG OF WAR! RILEY MORGANNNNN!" Justin Roberts. Riley walked down the ramp. "Guys Riley and I go way back. I have never seen him so seething with anger as I have this week," Excalibur claims. Mandy smiled. Pentagon's music played. "His opponent from Mexico City Mexico is one half of the Lucha Brothers he is PENTAGON!" Roberts announced.
Pentagon climbed into the ring and stuck his hand in Riley's face. "Zero Miedo!" He taunted. Riley smacks the hand out of his face. The referee separates them and makes them go to the corners. They do and the referee calls for the bell. They go to the center and lock up Pentagon gets an arm drag waits for Riley to stand up "Zero Miedo!" He taunts again again doing the hand gesture in the face. Another lock up and Riley with his own hip toss. "Zero Miedro," Riley taunts but adds his own twist and pokes Pentagon in the eyes Three Stooges style. The referee warns Riley not to do that again. Pentagon comes back and slaps Riley in the face. Riley back hands him. Exchange of slaps. back hands, chops and elbows. "Pentagon is heavy hitter but Riley Morgan hits like truck," Jim Ross says as Riley knocks Pentagon back.
Riley with a step knee and than he whips Pentagon into the ropes to hit a back body drop. Riley gets a chin lock on the luchador. Pentagon fights back to his feet and elbow free. Pentagon runs the ropes and hits the sling blade and than a second and finally a third on Riley who rolls to the floor. Tope Con Hilo by Pentagon. "JR earlier you said Pentagon didn't want to strike with Riley. Well it's now it's Riley Morgan wrestling the wrong kind of match he let Pentagon get space to work," Excalibur says. Pentagon goes to toss Riley back into the ring but Riley catches himself on the ropes and comes back down with a rebound lariat. "The timing and self awareness a move like that takes is amazing," Tony says putting over Riley.
Both men are down and the referee is counting Riley gets up rolls in just enough to break the count before whipping Pentagon into the guard rail. Riley than backs up and starts to run "The Ode to Chono!" Excalibur yells as Riley Yakuza kicks Pentagon over the guard rail. Riley high fives some fans. Riley breaks the count again by rolling back in. Pentagon gets over the guard rail and back into the ring. Riley waits for him to stand up and than picks him up in a firemen's carry. Pentagon slips off the back. Riley spins around and eats a super kick. Sling blade by Pentagon than the running soccer kick to Riley's leg. Power bomb onto the knee by Pentagon who covers, count of one, could of two, Riley kicks out.
Pentagon puts Riley in the corner and hits a knife edge chop. Gorilla press into double knee gut buster by Pentagon. Pentagon to the top for lanza a diving double foot stomp but Riley moves. Still hurting Riley rolls back to the floor. Pentagon out to the apron and comes off with a shoulder block that knocks Riley down. Pentagon tosses Riley back into the ring. Pentagon hits a double knee back breaker and covers count of one count of two, Riley kicks out. Pentagon sets up for the sacrifice arm breaker. Some how Riley gets under his opponent and picks him for a Mountain Bomb. Both men get back up and Riley hits a spinning hook kick than jumping front kick. Pentagon is stunned. Riley pulls Pentagon up and hits a running razor's edge into the turn buckle. Riley covers count of one count of two Pentagon kicks out.
Pentagon gets back up and Riley hits a jump knee. Mandy smiled seeing him do one of her moves. Riley than followed it up with another knee this time more like Kenny's v-trigger. Pentagon is still hurt and Riley locks on the Muay Thai clinch finally knocking Pentagon down. Riley with a gut wrench suplex count of of one count of two. Kip Sabian has run down to the ring and jumped up on the apron. Riley gives up on the pin and goes after Kip. Riley swings wildly but Kip has jumped off the apron. Riley jumps out chasing after Kip. The referee gets between Riley and Kip. Meanwhile Penelope has also snuck down to ringside. She jumps off the apron and gives Riley a rana. Penelope gets Riley back into the ring.
Caballette by Pentagon, Riley gets the ropes. Pentagon with a sling blade and he sets up for the Pentagon Driver. Riley bases out blocking the move. Pentagon with elbows to Riley's head. He changes position and hits the fear factor. Cover count of one count of two Riley gets his boot under the ropes breaking the pin. Pentagon starts to argue with the referee. Kip meanwhile pulls Riley back out of the ring and goes to whip him into the guard rail. Riley blocks it and hits a spine buster on the floor he than gets the mount on Kip to reign down strikes. "Riley Morgan has snapped," Jim Ross observes. "He's going to get counted out," Tony yells. Pentagon gets out of the ring and super kicks Riley of the head. He tosses Riley back in wanting a pin fall win. Pentagon with the sacrifice. "Right on the arm Riley uses for the final wave," Excalibur yells as Riley screams in agony.
Again Pentagon sets for the fear factor but Riley hooks the ropes with his good arm. Pentagon with hard elbows and than he runs the ropes looking for the sling blade again but Riley sees it coming and hits the Ode to Chono. Riley covers counter of one count of two Pentagon kicks out. "Guys how can Riley Morgan win this match with his beast weapon out of commission?" Excalibur asks. Mandy watched wondering the same thing. She knew the Sacrifice actually did not actually damage the arm but Riley sure was selling it. Even on the Ode to Chono he made it a point kick the arm close to his body. Now he pulled himself up only using his left arm. "Shinning Wizard," Jim Ross calls as Riley hits it. Riley than throws his legs around Pentagon's head. "Koji Clutch! The Koji Clutch! Riley hasn't used this move in years," Excalibur says. Pentagon reached his hand out the ropes but can't get it Riley cranks back using his leg.
"He's out! Pentagon is out!" Jim Ross yells. The referee pulls Riley off and calls for the bell. "The winner of the match Riley Morgan!" Riley got up. "Look out!" Jim Ross yelled as Kip had come back in the ring and hit arm with a chair. Kip set up the chair on Riley's bad arm as Penelope climbed to the top. Kenny came running out to make the save driving Super Bad and Bad Girl off. Mandy in her room smiled as Kenny helped Riley to his feet and raised his hand. Mandy laid back down she would leave the show on for now but she figured Riley had to be done.
Later That Night
Kenny Omega and Hangman Page were in the main defending the AEW tag titles against Proud and Powerful. The Inner Circle team was in trouble as Kenny and Hangman had hit the v-trigger and buckshot lariat combo. "OMEGA!" Pac's voice boomed over the PA system. The Bastard appeared at the top of the ramp holding a microphone. "Omega I told you this wasn't over," Pac taunted. Kenny was distracted allowing Santana toss him over the top rope. Hangman though is able to take out Santana and than hit right of passage allowing him to get the pin. Pac charged and Kenny jumped over the ropes and the two fought. Hangman has grabbed his belt and walked off. Proud and Powerful are back up and join in with Pac.
"The numbers are to much for Kenny Omega," Jim Ross says as the heels get control as the fight winds up in the ring. The fans start to cheer as Riley runs down with a chair. Santana and Ortiz leave but Pac takes a chair shot and than a V-trigger. The show goes off the air with Riley and Kenny standing tall celebrating. Hangman has returned to the stage. Kenny and Riley signal for him to join them but Page just walks to the back.
Being The Elite
Riley was in the locker room getting packed up as Kenny walked in. "Rile Morgan I got some news," Kenny says. "Kenny Omega, what is your news?" Riley asks. "Well you and I have a very simlar problem. A couple of pesky guys from England. Well I happen to have some pull around here. Next week on Dynamite it's Kip Sabian and Pac vs. you and me," Kenny says. Riley pumps his fist. "Good. Any chance I get to punch and kick Kip I'll take. And I got no problem laying a few Ode to Chonos on the Bastard's face as well," Riley says. "Just what I was thinking," Kenny says as Hangman enters. "Did I hear that right? You two are teaming up next week?" He asks clearly annoyed. "Yeah its the return of time MorMega," Kenny says. "MorMega!" Riley repeats with gusto.
"Oh that's great," Page says clearly not meaning it. "Look I got to get going.. Riley we will talk come with a game plan," Kenny says with a smile. Riley goes back to packing. Hangman waits a second and than puts his hand on Riley back. "We need to talk," Hangman says. "Sure what's up?" Riley asks. "Are you really this selfish? I mean Kenny and are the world tag team champions. He and I just defended our titles tonight we have another title defense in a few weeks. Now he's getting involved in your business," Hangman rants. Riley is in shock.
"Bro are you for real?" Riley finally asks. "Hey end of the day you need to look out for what is best for yourself. And I have to remind everyone I'm not part of The Elite anymore," Hangman says. "Do I have to remind you The Elite has done a lot for you.." Riley has more to say but Hangman has walked away. Riley just looks a head and shakes his head disappointed.
Hotel Room
The room was dark as Riley opened the room. Riley tried to be quite not wanting to take her if she had managed to fall asleep. "Riley?" She asks half asleep. "Its me. Taping went great. How are you feeling?" Riley asks. "Better sort of. I think we will have to cancel our plans for valentine's day. I'm not going to get much better traveling tomorrow. And I know me I won't be able to eat by Friday" Mandy says. "Its fine, we will do something special once you are better. Besides given how expensive the food at those fancy places are I want you to actually be able to eat it and keep it down," Riley says. "Good point. I don't want to even think about throwing up orange duck," Mandy says. He explains about the tag match booked for next week. "I should be good next week," Mandy says.
Vegas Days Later
It was rare Jon had people over. Renee had tons of people over. But Jon almost never had someone over. Hell he didn't even invite him over. But the call came in yesterday. "Well you wanted talk Seth come on," Jon finally says. "Its kind of tough given what's been said," Seth finally says. John took an annoyed breath. "Said by you! And you called asking to come over and talk things out. So come on out with it," Jon says. "I haven't said anything that was unfair man," Seth claims. "Look Seth you are my friend. Even with all that has gone down. You are happy with WWE fine. You want to clap back at fans on Twitter your choice. But don't piss me off by wasting my time," Jon says.
"You are the one trashing the WWE and me at every turn," Seth claims. "I have never trashed you bro. What I trashed was the god awful creative process. Man I turn heel on you the night Roman tells the world he's sick. It should have been the biggest heel turn in over twenty years. I'm taking god damn injections in the ass. You can't act like I walked about Rock vs. Austin or Hogan vs. Savage level stuff," Jon says. "You should have stayed and worked it out. Man you, me, and Roman are the guys WWE needs to be leaders. Its a shame you are wasting time with losers like Riley Morgan," Seth rants. "First Roman now you. What is with the anit Riley Morgan stuff? Didn't you learn from the Ospeary stuff," Jon says.
"You know what bothers me? What really bothers me? I have been busting my ass for how long to make it! Long before anyone gave a damn about Kenny Omega, or Pac or Morgan or you name it it was me tearing houses down. It was me that built companies like ROH. And now I have to hear from every expert how much better they are than me," Seth rants. "Will you calm down! Do I have to remind you I was out on the Indy's busting my ass same time you were? Yeah back in the day we were the internet darlings. Well things changed. Seth I saw Roman fuck up his career and reputation going down this same rabbit hole and at least he kept it off Twitter," Jon points out.
"I am being a good friend. These are last year to make big money. Dude you and Jericho should be having a match at WrestleMania," Seth says. "That is a different subject. And end of the day Seth I made my decision I'm out of the WWE and so is Jericho. What I am trying to talk you about is you trashing me in the press at times. I thought that was why you asked to come over why you are in town," Jon says. "For your firends sake for your wife's sake don't do crap like you did with Omega. I don't think she could take another match like that," Seth says.
Now Jon is mad. "Don't bring up Renee. I don't bring up Becky you don't bring up my wife. "The stuff you are doing with AEW is going to tear you body apart. And its going to set back the business I love back twenty plus years," Seth claims. "This is a real sad day. You and I are supposed to be like brothers and I can't stand the sight of you. Seth I think the real issue is you are finally at top and are pissed off that WWE is facing a real competitor. Fans hate a lot of what they are doing. If not for the TV deals the money would be drying up. And you are on top and you are getting the blame. That has got to suck I know much it messed with me when ratings were down when I was WWE lashing out at everyone won't help you," Jon says. Seth just gets up and leaves.