Chapter 6
Larry Zybsko was in his office with referee Mark "Slick" Johnson. "All right Johnson I am going to let you officiate the Samoa Joe, Jake Reed match," Larry said. "All right Larry finally you realize that I am the best referee in TNA," Johnson said. "Look TNA management wants this feud settled once and for all. So I want you to be a little laxed on the rules. If they want to brawl on the floor let them do it with in the reason," Larry said. "No problem," Johnson said.
Joe was a hall way getting ready for his match. Tonight he knew he had to win. He honestly believed he was the best in the world. Everyone that watched ROH knew how good he was. He had dominated the X-division since had arrived in TNA now he wanted the NWA world title. But Jake Reed was the man in his way. Ever since that night when Jake had won there cage match the wrestling world's eyes had shifted to Reed.
Tonight was the night Joe would make Jake tap out. With it he would erase all doubts about his greatness. Tonight Reed winning streak would end. After that Joe would win the NWA US title and then he would beat Christian Cage and take the world title. Tonight Joe would prove he was the best.
Jake was already taped up and ready for his match he and Traci were spending a few moments together before the match. "Jake just get the match over with don't try to play any mind games with Joe," Traci said. "Trust me the time for mind games is over my only goal is to beat Joe," Jake said.
Traci still has a nervous look on her face. Jake gives her a hug. "I know you are worried I may get hurt. But feel this," Jake said placing her hand on his heart. "Feel that? You are the reason my heart beats. You are the reason I know I am going to be fine. Because it took way to long to get you back and now we are about to get married so I can't get hurt now," Jake says. "I love you," Traci says, "I love you too," Jake says kissing her.
Terry Taylor come up to them and clears his throat. "Five minutes Jake," he says and then walks away. Jake break the kiss, "Time beat Joe up again."
Jarrett was with the manger and the mystery wrestler in Jarrett's locker room. "It won't be to much longer until we get rid of Reed," Jarrett said. "Yes the time if finally time to get rid of this little pest," the manger said. "Finally we should have taken him out right away," the wrestler said.
"That has always been you problem you want to leap before you look," the manger said. "He is right. Reed is a dangerous guy," Jarrett said. "So am I. I am the best wrestler alive today. You know how many guys rip me off all over the place. And it's all because of him damn brother that I never go to win my one true goal," the wrestler said. "Just wait until after the match then you can take out Reed," the manger says.
Jake's music played and the Impact Zone exploded. "Ladies and Gentlemen this is a grudge match. The loser will out of the US title tournament and be unable to challenge for three mouths. Introducing first accompanied by Traci Brooks, he is from Omaha NE, Jake Reed," JB announced as Jake made his way to the ring.
Jake gave Traci a quick kiss and took off his jacket and gave it to the ring girl. Jake then turned to the heel entrance ramp his eyes focused like laser beam. Joe's music began to play. "His opponent is from American Samoa he is the Samoan Submission Machine he is Samoa Joe," JB said as Joe walked to the ring.
Joe off the ramp but not in the ring yet, Jake doesn't want to wait for the match and hits a no hands summersault to the outside. Mark "Slick" Johnson rings the bell to start the match. Jake and Joe start trading punches. Jake tries to Irish wipe Joe into the guard rail but Joe is able to reverse and Jake hits the steel.
Joe charges and flips Jake into the crowd with a clothesline. Joe hops the barricade and the two brawl in the crowd. Jake to drop toe hold Joe into a steel chair. Joe stagers and they wind up back in the ring area.
Jake charges at Joe but instead takes a power slam. Joe picks Jake up and throws him into the steel steps. Jake is hurt. Joe picks him again. Jake is able to land some quick jabs. Joe gives Jake a head but. Joe then places Jake in a steel chair right by the guard rail. Joe steps back and then charges full force and delivers the ole kick.
Even though he was order to be relaxed on the rules Slick Johnson knows he has to get them in ring sooner or later. He tells Joe, "Get him in ring." Joe picks Jake up and gorilla press slams him into the ring. Joe gets in the ring and delivers the back splash Swanton.
"Come on Jake! Get up!" Traci yells trying to encourage him. Joe stands Jake up. Jake is able to hit an enziguri out of no where. Joe is stunned. Jake hits an upper cut. Jake then gives Joe a jaw breaker. Jake hits the ropes fly off to give a flying clothes line.
Jake and Joe reach there feet at the same time. Joe is able to deliver his strike combo. Joe then hits some elbows and Jake is down. Joe puts Jake in the corner and gives him the face wash. Joe then goes for an ole kick and hits it.
Joe puts Jake in the Joe's special Boston crap. Traci runs over to where Jake can see her and cheers him on. Jake is able to reach the ropes. Joe pulls him off the ropes and this time puts Jake in the STF. Mark Johnson gets down to Jake, "You want to quit?" "No," Jake says in pain. Jake tries to reach the ropes but can't he also can't escape the hold.
Joe finally lets the STF go. He puts Jake on the top rope and gets in him position for the muscle buster. Joe hits it and makes the first cover. Count of one count of two and Jake is barley able to kick out. Joe is infuriated and picks Jake up to give him a second muscle buster Jake is able to fight out and turns it into a hangman's neck breaker.
Both men are down. Traci tries to encourage Jake to get up. Jake gets to his feet and drops some elbows. He then picks up Joe and gives him a brain buster. Jake covers count of one count of two and Joe kicks out. Jake hits shinning wizard.
Jake picks Joe up for the Death Valley Driver. He hits it and is able to cover. Count of one, count of two and Joe kicks out. Joe quickly thumbs Jake's eyes. Joe picks him up and uses the island driver. Joe locks in the clutch. Jake won't quit.
Jake rolls onto his to stomach and powers his way to his feet. Jake is able to hit a stunner like move. Jake is able to get to his feet Joe is stunned Jake gives Joe a DDT. Jake picks up Joe up and gives him a second DVD. Jake makes the cover. Count of one count of two and count of three.
Traci climbs in the ring to celebrate with Jake. Jake is exhausted but is able to give Traci a hug. Both men stand at the same time. Joe looks pissed. Jake gets his hands up ready to fight if need be. Joe shocks everyone by extending his hand. Jake takes it and shakes it. "I don't like you but I have to respect you," Joe says before walking to the back.
Jarrett's music hits. Jeff walks out with a microphone. "Well, well, well the addict proved it wasn't a fluke Joe is just a loser," Jarrett says. Jake demands his own microphone. "You know what Jarrett I am actually in better shape than I was in war games so why don't you come down here so I can give you another ass kicking and hopefully this time put you into retirement," Jake says.
"Jake that sort of thing I am going to leave up to my new manger the man that took wrestling to the extreme…"
"My new manger Paul Heyman," Jarrett says as Heyman walks out and take the mike. "So I finally know what Traci is wearing," Heyman says. Jake and Traci realize that Paul was the guy on the phone. "You SOB I am going to kick you ass!" Jake yells.
"Calm down Jake. But first turn around," Paul says. Jake turns around and sees a chair flying at him. Jake catches it but gets kick in the face and the chair is driven into his face as well.
Everyone but Jarrett and Heyman are shocked standing over a down Jake is Rob Van Damn. RVD rolls out the ring and take the mike from Jarrett. "Hey Jake 4:20 says I just smoked your ass."