Chapter 23
It was time for Impact. Jake had his opponent for RVD in a private dressing room so RVD wouldn't know until match time. AJ came up to him as he left the dressing room. "Alright who is it?" AJ asks. "Man I am not even going to risk saying out loud, but if you want to know he is right in there," Jake says pointing to the door.
AJ opens the door and goes in. He comes back out a second latter. "Ok I didn't see that coming. RVD won't know what hit him," AJ says. "That is what I was going for. Heyman may be smart but he won't see this coming," Jake says. "Who do you think he is going to pick for you?" AJ asks. "My front runner is Scott Steiner," Jake says. "Wouldn't surprise me. RVD and Heyman aren't the most popular guys in the world," AJ says.
Larry Zybsko was in the ring. "As you all know by know last week I gave Jake Reed and RVD seven days to pick each other mysterious opponents. Well the time is up so I want both of them out here right now," Larry says. Jake's music starts to play. He and Traci make there way to the ring. Jake raises the belt over his head. RVD's music starts to play as he and Paul come to the ring. Jake and RVD get face to face.
"Hold on you two are not going have a fist fight. If you two start that crap again I will declare the title vacant and put David Young and Sharkboy in the match to crown the new US champ just for fun," Larry says. Jake and RVD back up but don't take there eye off each other.
"Rob Van Damn, who have you picked at Jake Reed's opponent?" Larry asked. Paul takes the microphone, "Well we have selected the most dangerous man in wrestling. No the most dangerous man in the world. The man with the largest arms in the world. The genetic freak Scott Steiner," Paul says as Steiner's music plays so he can make his way to the ring.
Jake takes the microphone and speaks, "Leave it you guys to pick the nearest guy around. That is why I have the advantage because you know what I think out the box RVD. So the guy I picked for you is the first guy you would think of and the last guy you would think of. Do you know who I am talking about?"
"I don't want to play guessing games," RVD says. "Come on just make one. First guy you would think of and the last guy you would think of," Jake says. "Alright fine Rhino," RVD says. "No it's not Rhino but good guess," Jake says. "Reed, tell us who you picked," Larry says. "Babe why is with everyone trying to rush me?" Jake asks Traci. "I don't know," Traci says.
"Ok the guy that is going to kick you ass RVD. Is a living legend yet not sadly a household name. He is old school yet new school at the same time. He is the guy that time and again took you to your limit every time you wrestled. Your opponent tonight is the new F'N show Jerry Lynn," Jake yells as Jerry comes to the ring. RVD and Paul are freaking out.
"No, no, no. This isn't happing. There is less than a week until the title and you want to put RVD in a match with him," Paul yells pointing at Jerry. "What's the problem?" Larry asks. "I don't want him to get hurt before his title match," Paul says. "I will say this about you Paul E. you are a jackass but you are an honest jackass. You want me to get hurt but you don't want RVD to get hurt," Jake says.
"Looks like I am going to have to make an executive decision. Instead of having two matches we have tag match. RVD and Scott Steiner vs. Jake Reed and Jerry Lynn. And before you object Paul if you don't take this then RVD is out of the title match," Larry says.
RVD and Steiner attack but Jake and Jerry get the advantage and throw them to the out side. "Later tonight you two are dead," Steiner yells as he and RVD back up the ramp.
In the back RVD is freaking out throwing things around the dressing room. "Who the hell does he think he is? And brining Jerry Lynn back in the ring damn it I don't need this," RVD yells. "Rob calm down. I have a plan. Reed won't even make it to Blind Rage," Paul says. "Look I don't care we need to take out Reed once and for all," RVD says.
It was time for the tag match. RVD and Steiner were in the ring. Jerry Lynn came out and stood on the ramp waiting for Jake. Jake's music played as he and Traci make there way out. AMW, Jarrett and Gail Kim attack from behind. Jarrett takes Lynn out with a guitar shot. RVD, Scott, and Paul run up to join in on the beat down on Jake.
Christian and AJ run out to try to make the save but the numbers are too much. The bad guys throw Jake from the top of the ramp. Jake hits his bad leg on the steel guard rail. The bad guys run to the back. Jake is clutching his leg in pain.
Jake comes on the trainer's room on crutches. Traci who had been asked to leave for the exam comes up to him. "Jake what did he say?" Traci asked worried out her mind. "I didn't tear it again. But I am going to have a really bad bruise. Also it will be sore for a while. I am going to stay off it until the match," Jake says.
"Are you really going to be able to wrestle on Sunday?" Traci asked. "I have to," Jake says. "You don't have to if you're hurt," Traci says. "I'll be fine," Jake says. "Jake do you realize how dangerous this is. RVD wants to put you out of wrestling. And all three of these matches are dangerous," Traci says getting upset.
Jake pulls her into a hug. "I know. But I got to end this now or it may never end. I will tell you this if I honestly can't do this. If I think my leg will give out then I will hand the belt over RVD. It's not worth crippling my self over," Jakes says.
"Jake I didn't mean it like that," Traci says. "I know it what I want to do," Jake says. "I love you," Traci says. "I love you too," Jake says before pulling her into a kiss.