Chapter 10
Jake was in heading to his favorite video store in Orlando. The good news was his car was finally back from the shop. He wanted to something to take off his mind the guy that was after him and getting new DVD seemed like a great idea. Jake parked the car and got out.
Jake walked into the store. "Here comes the champ," the store manger Eddie says when he sees Jake. "Hey Eddie, how's it going?" Jake asks. "Pretty good. Expect this guy keeps calling to complain that we need more TNA DVD's," Eddie says. "I say the same thing. I mean I know the WWE does some great DVD's. The only great thing they do these day but you need more TNA stuff," Jake says. "I stock plenty of TNA stuff," Eddie says. "Not enough," Jake says. "Oh yeah probably just want this because it won't be too much longer and they put out the "Best of Jake Reed,"" Eddie says.
"Hey your Jake Reed right?" A guy asks as he comes into the store. "Yeah I am," Jake says as he turns and sees a familiar face. "Yeah I'm Steven Richards," Steven says. Jake remembered the WWE was doing a number of shows in Florida this week so he decided to have a little fun with someone from the other side. "Yeah I know who you are. I mean it took me a second since most of the time I see you are on you back," Jake says joking. "Hey look the BWO was a big deal," Steven says. "Hey I was just joking," Jake says.
"Look kid I am glade I ran into you. I just want to tell you Raven will calm down sooner or later," Steven says. "Raven? What are you saying has been the guy that has been jumping me?" Jake asks getting mad. "Look I don't know for sure. But I know Raven better than any one and you know he hasn't had a title shot since he got screwed out of NWA title," Steven says. "Yeah I know that was because of Larry Z," Jake says.
"Yeah but he hasn't gotten a shot since Larry was fired and I know him better than anyone. He may not be the man in the mask but he never does the dirty work," Steven says. "Hey pal, are you going to buy something?" Eddie asks. "Well tell me where your horror movies are," Steven says as he walks away from Jake.
Jake just walks out of the store. "Man I can't to find out who this guys is just if for no other reason to make people stop telling me who is it is," Jake thinks to himself. Jake takes out his cell phone and places a call. "Dixie its Jake look I know the booking committee usually picks the challengers for the NWA title but I need a favor," Jake says into the phone. "What kind of favor Jake?" Dixie asks. "I need an open contract for any time I want with any challenger I want," Jake says.
"Look Jake I would love to but TNA management has already picked your next challenger but after the next PPV I can give you what you want," Dixie says. "Alright Dixie I'll take it," Jake says. "Let's see if I can get the rat to walk into my trap," Jake thinks.
The guy had been watching Jake. "So what are planning Jake," the guy thinks as he sees Jake put his phone back in his pocket. Jake gets in his car and drives off the guy follows. When the guy realizes that Jake is just heading home he stop following him so Jake doesn't notice him.
"I'm going to get you Jake. I am going to wait until the time is right. And when it is I will take world title and leave you broken in half," the guy thinks.
Later that day Jake was writing in a note book. It had a list of names with and reasons why they would want to go after Jake. "Ok let's just read this list. Chris Hero because he is mad I didn't do the cage of death. Rhino because he is mad that I took his spotlight. Raven because he never got a title shot. Jarrett because he is an ass," Jake says but then he throws down the book in frustration.
Traci walks into the living room and hugs him. "Jake we are going to find out who is doing this," she says. "We keep saying that and we are no closer then we were than week one," Jake says. "If you can get though you next title defense then you can put your plan to give the guy a title shot to lure him out," Traci says.
"Yeah but I who am I facing," Jake says. "You'll find out at Impact," Traci says. "I know it's just feels like if I'm not getting jumped from behind then I am getting kicked in the face," Jake says. "You wanted to be a wrestler," Traci says.
Jim Cornett was in his office. "I can't believe how you managed to get a title shot for him," he says. Paul Heyman and RVD were smiling smugly. "Jimmie I thought you understood that money in wrestling like in life makes the world go around," Paul says. "That's right, face it Jim when RVD vs. Jake Reed is on the card the money comes rolling in," RVD says.
"You know I am actually going to look forward to this match. Because I know Jake Reed will beat you. I know that after hits that Death Valley Driver you stand no chance. Mr. JOB," Jim says standing up and getting in Rob's face. "Oh well see. Because the way I see it the only reason you D'Qed Rob in the four was because you knew he was going to win. Then we would control the NWA title," Paul says.