Chapter 22

Author's note- Yes I am back and I am finally able to think clearly again.

Lockdown began with a video package the detailed Jake's rise to the top of TNA and his history with Jarrett. Rhino and Steve Corino won a tag match against RVD and Scott Steiner in a tag match. Daniels retained the X-division title in an escape match with Petey Williams, Matt Bentley, Sonjay Dutt, and Elix Skipper. Alex Shelly nearly beat Eric Young until D'Amore gave Young powder that blinded Alex. Monty Brown beat Sting after RVD interfered.

Samoa Joe returned to TNA and Bobby Roode in and A-1 in an impromptu handicapped match. The Natural regained the NWA tag titles by using the handcuffs to secure Harris to the cage allowing them to hit the Natural Disaster on Storm. Now it was time for the Title for Title match.

A taped promo of Jarrett was shown in it he gave his view on the upcoming match. "I have been the best wrestler in TNA since 2002. The company my father ran was a NWA promotion. I grew up watching the best of the best. Now I have this drug addict trying to disgrace my legacy. Jake Reed is a nothing. He blames me for all of the problems in his life since he came here. No he is to blame for everything. But I will be to blame when he is left a broken man. A loser and I leave with his my title and the US title," Jeff says before the tape ends.

When they go back to a live shot Jake and Traci are with JB. "Jake Reed what do you have to say about that?" JB asks. Jake just walks away with an intense look on his face. "No comment," Traci says as she follows him.

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Jake's music started to play as he and Traci made there way to the ring. Jake stooped outside the cage to remove his jacket and the US title. He gave Traci there traditional kiss for luck. Jake starts to head for the cage when Traci pulls him back. "Remember no matter what you have me," She says. Jake kisses her again and then heads for the cage and gets in. His hand is tapped up.

Jarrett's music started to play as he made his way to the ring with Gail Kim. Jeff climbs into the ring. JB stands between them with the referee. "Ladies and Gentlemen this is you main event for the evening. This is a title for title match. Introducing first from Omaha NE, he is the reigning NWA United States Champion, the "Omaha Outlaw," Jake Reed. His opponent from Nashville TN. The current and defending NWA World Heavyweight Champion, the "King of Mountain," Jeff Jarrett," JB says.

Both men had there title belts to the referee who holds them up and gives them to JB as he leaves to the ring. The ref signals for the bell to ring and the match is off. Both men are tentative to tie up. Finally they do and Jake powers Jarrett down. Jarrett pops up and goes for a chop. Jake throws a punch that Jarrett ducks. Jarrett thumbs Jake in the eyes. Jake staggers back allowing Jarrett to throw him into the cage wall.

Jeff knocks Jake down with a clothesline. Jeff makes the first cover, count of one, Jake quickly kicks out. Jeff goes for a kick Jake catches the leg and turns into a dragon screw leg whip. Jeff gets up and connects with some punches. Jeff hits a drop kick sending Jake to the ground again. Jeff starts to kick Jake in his bad leg. Jeff pulls Jake over to the ropes and cannonballs down on the leg.

Jeff pulls Jake back over to the center ring and goes locks in the figure four. Jake reverses it and Jarrett releases the hold. Both men get up. Jeff charges but Jake hits the overhead belly to belly suplex. Jeff sits up allowing Jake to hit the rolling neck snap. Jake drops some elbows on Jeff. Jeff low blows Jake.

Jeff puts Jake across the ropes runs back and splashes onto to Jake. Jake slumps to the mat. Jeff makes the cover, count of one, count of two, Jake kicks out. Jeff rakes Jake across the cage wall busting him open. Jeff climbs up to the top rope and comes off with a double ax handle. Jake catches him and turns it into an atomic drop.

Jake hits the flying clothesline. Jake makes a cover, count of one, count of two, Jeff kicks out. Jake throws Jarrett into the steel and then throws him into the other walls until Jarrett hits all six sides. Jeff is bleeding now. Jake hits German suplex rolls through and hits a second, Jake then repositions his hand in a full nelson and hits a dragon suplex with a bridge for the pin. Count of one, count of two, Jeff kicks out.

Both men get up. Jake picks Jeff up for a brain buster but Jeff's legs hit Rudy Charles on the way down. Jake is trying to get the ref up allowing Jeff to into his tights and bring out a bag of powder. Jake gets in right in the face and is blind. Jeff taps Jake on the shoulder when Jake spins around he tries to kick Jeff but he hits the referee and gives the referee the DVD. Jake covers to mock Jake Jeff counts three.

Jake is still blind allowing Jeff to take a chain out of his boots and punch Jake in the face. Jeff then hits the Stroke. Mark "Slick" Johnson opens the cage door and slides in the ring. Jeff is making the cover, count of one, count of two, Jake kicks out. RVD comes throw the crowd and climbs to the top of the cage he comes off with a side kick and hits Jake in the face. AJ slides throw the open door and take RVD out with enziagur and then Jeff with the Pele. AJ drags RVD out of the ring.

They get to there feet and Jeff hits some chops driving Jake back into the corner. Jeff keeps chopping away until Jake grabs the arms and wrings it. Jake drives Jeff to the ground Jake uses both of his legs and drives them into Jeff back and into the arm.

On the outside Gail Kim starts to climb up the cage. Traci pulls her down. The cat fight is on. This gives Scott Steiner a chance to come down a climb down and get in the ring. Corino comes down to make the save. Bobby Roode and A-1 hit the ring. Jake is able to fight them off, but D'Amore slides the guitar to Jarrett. Jeff hits Jake in the head and makes the cover, count of one, count of two, Jake kicks out.

Jake adrenaline is starting to flow and he is up. Jake kicks Jeff in the gut and picks him up and hits the Death Valley Driver, Count of one, count of two, Larry Zybsko breaks it up. Jake is pissed and starts to chase after Larry. Heyman tosses a chair over the top. Jarrett hits Jake with it. Then he delivers the Stork on the chair. Heyman then tosses another guitar to Jarrett who is looking to end. Sting comes down and slides his bat to Jake.

Jeff swings the guitar but Jake gets the bat up and the guitar shatters. Jarrett goes to run and gets out the door. Jake goes after him but Larry Z jumps on Jake's back Jake throws Larry out of the cage finally but Jarrett is almost gone. The Naturals try to stop him but Petey Williams and Eric Young hit them with chairs. Jake is trying to go after Jarrett but he is being held back by various members of the army.

Jarrett has the NWA title and heading up the ramp. AMW comes up behind and in the most shocking moment since they joined with Jarrett. AMW turns on him. Storm picks Jeff up and brings him back to the cage. Harris takes out the handcuffs and uses them to lock the cage door again.

Jarrett tries to climb out again but Jake catches him. Jake gets him on his shoulders at the top of the cage and hits the DVD from the top. Both men look to be dead. Jake starts to crawl over and finally gets an arm arcos Jeff. Count of one, Count of two, COUNT OF THREE!

"The winner of the match and NEW NWA world heavyweight champion and still NWA US champion, "The Omaha Outlaw," Jake Reed!" JB announces as the crowd erupts. Chris Harris unlocks the cage door and the uprising gets in to celebrate. Rhino throws Jarrett out of the cage.

Traci is the first to reach Jake who is still down on his back breathing heavy. Terry Taylor comes down with both belts to give them to Jake. Traci gives Jake a kiss after AJ and Christian help him to his feet. Confetti, streamers, and balloons fall from the roof as fireworks go off. Mike Tenay climbs into the ring with a microphone.

"Jake Reed it is my privilege on behalf of TNA management and the members of the NWA to present you with first you the US title belt that you successfully retained here tonight," Terry says handing Jake the US belt. "But also Jake I can now present this to you. As you are now the new NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION," Terry says as he gives Jake the world belt.

"Jake Reed what do you have to say?" Mike Tenay asks. "The honest truth is I have no idea what to say. I thought the words would just come," Jake says. "Just say anything," Steve yells. "Well I guess I want to thank my parents because it was there money that sent me to training. Rick Michaels for training me. My wife Traci for giving me a second chance and keeping my confidence up. My best friend AJ Styles for not letting walk off the edge of the mountain so many times," Jake says.

Jake takes a deep breath. "And finally everyone that joined the Uprising. But most importantly all the fans. A new day has come to TNA. The day of the Outlaw. You know I can't say anymore it's time to celebrate," Jake says as he breaks away and climbs up the cage and holds both belts over his head.

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