Chapter 6
It was time for Jake's match. "This non title contest is set for one fall introducing first Brooklyn New York this is Senshi," The announcer said as Senshi came into the ring. Jake's music played. "And now introducing with his manger Traci Brooks. From Omaha NE, "The Omaha Outlaw," The US champion Jake Reed," The ring announcer says. Jake stops outside to remove his jacket and the US title. He gives Traci a kiss and climbs in.
The crowd to see a match they have never seen before but for Senshi and Jake it was a renewal of there old rivalry in Japan and the US Independent scene. The two proud men shake hands to show respect. The bell rings and we are under way.
Jake and Senshi circle each other tentative to tie up. Shi goes for a kick that Jake catches, Jake uses his leg to sweep out Senshi who fall to the floor. Jake looks like he is going for half crap but Senshi uses his free leg and catches Jake right in the face. Jake holds on to the leg and snaps it over before letting go.
Both men stand and tie up finally. Senshi drives some knees into Jake. Jake responds with some hard punches. Senshi knocks Jake down with stiff kick and hits an elbow. Senshi then hits a Rolling Koppu Kick. Senshi makes the cover, count of one, count of two, Jake kicks out.
Senshi doesn't miss a beat and hits some Mongolian Chops. Senshi charges but Jake hits the overhead belly to belly suplex. Jake picks him up and hits a running power slam. Jake picks him up again and uses an atomic drop. Jake hits a flying clothesline. Jake covers, count of one, count of two, Senshi kicks out.
Jake tries to wipe Senshi into the corner but is reversed and fells the Tidal Crush. Jake is stunned and staggering allowing Senshi to use the Springboard Gamengiri. Senshi picks Jake and looks like he is going for the Ki Krusher but Jake fights out and hits the hangman's neck breaker.
Senshi is up first and locks in the Dragon Clutch. Jake fights to the ropes and gets there. Senshi hits the krush combo. Senshi picks Jake up and uses the dragon whip but Jake is able go behind and hit a release German suplex. Jake brings him to his feet and uses a brain buster. Jake makes a cover, count of one, count of two, Senshi kicks out. Jake climbs to the top, but Senshi is up and catches Jake in the head. Jake sitting the ropes allowing Senshi to use the Hanging Dragon clutch. The referee counts, 1 2 3 4, Senshi brakes. Jake falls to the mat.
Senshi picks him up and hits the Krush Rush. Senshi climbs and goes for the Corkscrew 450 but Jake moves at the last second. Both men stand but Jake kicks him in the guy and hits a DDT. Jake is up first and puts Senshi in the firemen's carrier it DVD time.
Just as Jake is about to hit it, Monty Brown hits the ring and Pounces Jake. Monty picks Jake up and hits the Alpha bomb. Brown is about to hit the bomb again but Traci low blows him. The Jarrett Army hits the ring and tries to take Jake out. But Jake's team hits the ring. Security hits the ring to pull them apart. It takes a while but order is restored.
The team walks backstage after the fight. "Well I hope you're all happy," Larry says as he comes up to them. "Ok what's the matter Larry?" Jake asks. "The one thing I don't want or need. Chaos all because of this civil war," Larry says. "Hold on Brown pounces me and the Jarrett army attacks. All my team did was make the save yet we are the one you blame," Jake says.
"Oh I plan to have a talk with Jarrett but I had to do this first. Rhino you are suspended," Larry says. "FOR WHAT?" Rhino asks. "In the ring you shoved down a ref in the ring," Larry says. "Oh come on Abyss was coming at me so I shoved the ref to get him out of the way," Rhino says. "I don't care you don't do that in TNA. So you are out for the six man tag. Oh Reed you can pick a replacement as long as he is in TNA and already a member of this little group you have," Larry says as he walks away.
The team walks into the locker room. The mystery guy stands up. "What is going on you guys look pissed," The guy says. "Larry pulled some crap and suspended Rhino," Jake says. "So I guess he is out for the six man tag," The guy says. "Yeah and to top if off he says the only replacement we could use has to have a TNA deal must be a member of the team. But everyone is already booked," Brother Ray says.
"So I guess I'm making my debut at the PPV," The guy says. "Are you going to be ready?" Sting asks. "Unlike you who worked one a year for five years I work regularly," The guys says. "That is his very rude way of saying yes," Jake says.
Later that night Larry was leaving the impact zone unknown to him Alex was following him. Alex knew he had to be careful if Larry found him he would make his life miserable and if Larry was working with Jeff then Jeff would kill him. Jeff was a guy that loved to have an ace in the hole. And having the head of the championship committee was a big ace.
Either way Alex knew he couldn't get caught. He also knew this would take time. Larry and Jeff weren't stupid. It wasn't like they were going to meet in public with sings saying they were working together. All Alex could do was be smart and have the Shelly Cam ready.
Jake and Traci walked into there house. "I think today went really well," Jake says. "Yeah it did. What happened with Chris was a miracle. I still can't believe he just showed up," Traci says. "He didn't. I asked to show up so he and Chris could talk," Jake says. "Are you nuts? If Chris ever finds out he will kill you," Traci says. "Yeah I know. But I saw it when I first pitched the idea to him. I think he misses there old friendship. So I rolled the dice," Jake says.
"Well I guess no harm no foul," Traci says. "Yeah, just don't tell Chris," Jake says. "Not a chance," Traci says.