Chapter 29
Sorry for a short chapter. But I didn't want to pad it out.
A private video conference was taking place Riley and Mandy in there home had just told Kenny, Nick, Matt, Cody, and Brandi about Rollins's latest stunt. They were all in shock until finally Brandi says, "he showed up at your house and is bringing up your dad that is low." "There has to be something we can do? Maybe actually reach out to the WWE?" Nick says. "Or maybe I should just knock his his teeth out," Riley says everything about how he is acting makes it clear he's not joking around. Kenny speaks next, "Riley you have a fistfight..." "I am going to use a lost more than my fists," Riley interrupts. "As I was saying. You fighting him doesn't do any real good. He can still insult Mandy, he can still bring up your father's stuff," Kenny finishes. "Or it might scare him off," Cody says drawing looks from everyone except for Riley who smiles.
"Look guys I am at the end of my damn rope. I need to do something. God only knows what he is going to post on that website when it goes up," Riley says pacing. "Again we should let him. Its going to happen sooner or later," Cody says. "Problem is Cody you can't just get into a fight with someone who you don't like or have a problem with," Matt points out. "Yet fist fights do happen. Plus if Rollins was using my dad I'd want to run him over. And well Rollins has been a pain in our of asses for how a while now," Cody says. "Great so I won't get fired," Riley says. "You need to listen to reason. And what the hell is wrong with you encouraging him," Brandi says to Riley and Cody. "Thank you. Riley do you even think Rollins would just let you attack him. For all you know Regins was there to attack you as well," Nick says. "Plus how would TNT or the Khans would react," Mandy adds.
"So I am just supposed to try and keep calm. Just keep ignoring him. Hope he gives up?" Riley rants. "I don't really think you have any other option. Remember how punching Roman Reigns went? You had like a second of feeling good about it. Than you worried about the fallout hurting Mandy, about you getting arrested, and eventually it did hurt Mandy and you. Or did you forget me having to talk you out of doing something stupid in a hospital waiting room," Kenny tells him. "Riley please just listen to everyone. We don't want to lose everything you have worked for," Mandy says clearly distressed. Riley takes a deep breath wanting to stay calm. "I have tried to ignore the guy he shows up at our place. He keeps brings my name up on NXT. Guys I don't think I have much of a choice at this point. I have to do something. After my parents or my ex's maybe he goes after you again. Hell Mandy I had a a nightmare last night he attacked you one day when you coming home from the gym," Riley says.
"So you want to charge into Full Sail or the Performance Center?" Kenny asks. "Of course not. Its just I feel something has to be done," Riley says. "What about calling the cops?" Matt asks. "Or how about we find a way to let Riley take care of it himself. Guys I hate to say this but I don't think Rollins will be happy until he invokes some kind of physical reaction from Riley. Let's change the play on him put Seth on his back foot," Cody says. "So do you have an idea?" Matt asks. "I have been looking into some things with the law," Riley says. "Just to note I totally object to this idea," Mandy says. Riley takes her hand. "Mandy I hate seeing you like this. But I don't think I have any other option," Riley says.
Becky and Seth's home
"Becky you are being over dramatic," Seth said as she pack her bag. "I'm just heading out on the road a bit early," Becky says. "I have a feeling you are leaving because you are mad about last night," Seth says. Becky stops and faces him with a real serious and stern look on her face. "Seth its not just night its been the last few months. It is me feeling like you don't listen to me. You don't care about my concerns," She says to him. "Becky I swear this is almost over," Seth claims. "Why can't it be over now?" Becky says almost pleading. She's ready to move on with her life. "Its almost over," Seth says again. "You just don't understand do you? I am sick of you making AEW such a big part of our life. We have a wedding to plan. And shame on for dragging so many people into this. It was one thing to bring up Mandy but Morgan's father? That Laura girl who has real issues," Becky shams him.
"Its a worked shoot Bec," Seth says. She is about to lose it when a loud thud down at the front door draws there attention. "What the hell was that?" Seth says as he runs down to the door and opens it. "Becky call the cops!" Seth yells. She comes down and asks, "why?" "Because of this," Rollins says pointing to a note pinned to the door with a small pocket knife. Becky does not call the cops and instead takes off the note off the door. "Don't touch it... the police will need it for fingerprints," Seth says. Becky instead reads the note out loud. "Dear Seth, Go a head and keep the knife. Its a cheap one I picked up a while ago. You want a fight fine lets do it..." Seth takes the note and says with disgust, "look at this. He had balls to sign it Riley Morgan Universe Killer." Seth crumples up the note and throws it.
"Who the hell does this bastard think he is?" Seth asks. "Yeah the boy is taking tips from you," Becky points out. "I never..." He stops himself knowing that what he is in the middle of saying is total BS. "So are you going to show up? He puts down the address," Becky says. Seth is about to say something but stops himself again. "Well of course not I could be fired..." Another thud at the door. Seth opens it and finds a rock has been thrown at the door. The word chicken is written on it. Seth picks the rock up and looks around trying to find who threw the rock. "Come out Morgan!" He yells. Still no sign of him. "Seth please maybe it's a rib from one of the guys," Becky says worried about how angry he has gotten. Becky spends a good five minutes calming Seth down. By the time she thinks she's made any real progress his phone goes off and hell breaks lose again.
"Hello." "So you taking me up on my offer?" Riley asks. "How dare you threaten me and my fiance," Seth snaps. "I didn't threaten you much less Becky. Now maybe the knife was a bit dramatic. But than again you don't have much room to talk. I mean you have been to my house how many times now? And well you playing reporter," Riley says. "Fine you want a fight Morgan just show…" "Let's be real Seth. If some how I was allowed to walk into Full Sale or the Performance Center and don't get jumped, and we some how have a fight someone doesn't call the cops, no one will believe it was real," Riley says. "So what do you suggest?" Seth says. "That address is to a martial arts gym. They have a ring and a cage. Show up we fight it out and than its done," Riley says. "Rules?"
Riley takes a deep a breath he's enjoying messing with Seth. "Well we can work that out just show," Riley says. "I need time to train," Seth claims. Riley laughs. "Train. Its a fight in a gym not UFC 255. Besides man you have been calling for this. Well Seth this is it you want a fight show up. If not its clear you are all talk and I will move on," Riley taunts. "You want a fight show..." "This isn't a wrestling angle Seth. Its not about drawing money for me. This about pride. So show up or let me move you damn coward," Riley says ending the call. "I"ll be there," Seth says.
Advanced Tech MMA and Kickboxing
As Seth approached the door he saw the sign reading, "No filming inside the gym today- management." Seth with Roman entered the building. A guy wearing one of the gym's t-shirts was behind the desk, Seth had a feeling this guy was the owner. "Mr. Rollins please sign this," the guy greets putting a clip board with a form and pen on the desk. "What is it?" Seth asks. "A wavier. What you are Riley are about to do legally is a sparring session. This covers my ass legally." Seth takes a second and looks over the form. Its pretty straight forward. Basically Seth was acknowledging what he was about to do was dangerous. "What if I don't sign?" "Than I don't let you back there," the guy says bluntly. Seth signs the paper. "You don't have to do this," Roman reminds him.
Seth ignores him and goes through the door separating the reception area from the gym floor. There is a bag area, some open mat space an MMA cage and a boxing ring. "What the hell are you doing here?" Seth asks seeing Jon Moxley sitting on a bench. "Someone has to be the referee... Hey Roman how is it going?" Jon says. "I'm good. Congrats on the title," Roman says looking around. "Where is Morgan?" Seth asks making a fist and looking around. "Changing," Moxley explains. Riley exits the locker room wearing black Muay Thai shorts and a black t-shirt. Both he and Rollins look each other over. "So what are the rules for this?" Roman asks he's playing it cool but is worried about his friend. The door locker room door opens and Kenny Omega enters the gym area. "What is he doing here?" Seth asks pointing at Kenny. "Same reason Roman is here," Jon says.
They quickly work out the rules. Both easily agree to no rules. Riley wanted it in the ring but Seth wanted it on the open mat they compromise to do it be in the cage. Seth asks about low blows and eye pokes. "I'm wearing a cup you should as well. What kind of gloves do you want before we talk eye pokes," Riley says. Riley explains that with boxing gloves poking the eyes is nearly impossible. This leads to talk about wrestling and submissions. Its agreed they will be allowed. Punches and kicks along with knees are allowed. Eye pokes and low blows are both out with no strikes to the back of the head. They will wrap there hands and wear MMA style gloves, cups, and mouth pieces. Moxley will be the referee the ways to win are him stopping it, a tap out another verbally submitting. Seth wants time to warm up, Riley does the same. Both men wrap there hands and gets there gloves on.
"Man we don't have to do this," Roman says helping Seth. "Its fine I have a game plan. Dive in get to his bad neck I bet he taps out of fear," Seth says. "You want my advice stand south paw get you power side in front," Roman says. "Yeah I should have speed edge I can hopefully land something that draws his attention. My real worry is the kicks. This thai stuff he does is all about leg kicks," Seth says. Roman just nods. Over with Riley and Kenny they get his gloves on. "Just make sure Roman doesn't get in there," Riley says. Kenny just nods. "Yo lets get this on the road," Jon says climbing into the cage. Riley gets in first than Seth. "Time to back out," Seth says. Riley doesn't reply but can't help but think how fake tough that sounds. After all he was this was his idea.
"Ding ding," Jon yells. Both Riley and Seth have there hands up and circle around the cage. "Its not a work you can't fuck around here," Seth thinks and he shoots for Riley's leg. Riley sprawls and Seth winds up on the bottom. He scrambles and both are back to there feet. "Jab," Roman yells. Seth goes for a punch but Riley throws up both arms in a X block and traps Seth's arm. Seth tries to pull away but Riley runs him into the wall. Riley with a hard knee to the gut and Seth is hurt. Riley moves his position and gets Seth in a choke. In desperation Seth tries to pull Morgan's arm off his neck but he can't. He can't breathe and his vision is blurring. Seth taps.
Riley lets the choke go and shoves Rollins across the cage and into the wall. Seth struggles to get his breath back. Riley wants to say something about this being over instead he just leaves the cage. "You okay?" Kenny asks. "Yeah. Let me get my bag and lets get out of here," Riley says. "Where the hell do you think you are going?" Seth chokes out. Riley just ignores him. "Roman stop him," Seth says. "You lost dude," Roman says. "I know," Seth finally says. "And don't forget it," Jon says leaving the cage.