Chapter 26
Talk about a full plate
The TNA website had already broken the news that Jake would defend the NWA title at Against All Odds. Jake was making his way to ring where Jim Cornett. "Alright Jake I called you out here to announce you next TNA title defense," Jim Cornett said. "That's bullshit Cornett he already has a title match," a very pissed of fan yelled.
"It's ok buddy. You see its ok because I want to defend the belt as much as I can," Jake says. "Well Jake I know you ultimate goal is to bring the NWA title back to level it enjoyed many years ago," Jim says. "And the way I can do that it to defend my title against the best of the best. Now before you make your announcement Jim I want to address two of the best in the businesses. And of course I'm talking about Bryan Danielson and CM Punk," Jake said the crowd cheered.
"First Punk I'm counting the days until that no compete clause is over and when that time comes I'll be waiting. Until than I have to deal with Bryan Danielson. Danielson I'll admit you can truly claim to be the best in the world. But what does that make me when I drop you on your head with the Death Valley Driver," Jake yells.
"Alright Jake but now I need to announce your opponent for…" Abyss's music plays as he and James Mitchell make there way to the ring. "Jake Reed there is no need to worry about those two independent scrubs. Because you are set to face the "The Weapon of Mass Destruction," Abyss. And you little dream life ends after he hits the Black hole Slam," Mitchell says. "You know what Mitchell I'm just going to kick big ugly ass," Jake says.
"Hold it! Hold it!" Paul Heyman yells and he and Danielson run down to the ring. "This isn't happing," Paul says. "What's the matter Paul? Oh right the contract says Danielson has a match me not with the champion. And since Against All Odds is a before the ROH anniversary show if I lose the NWA title than Danielson gets no title shot," Jake says.
Abyss goes after Jake. Danielson because he doesn't want to lose his shot at Jake makes the save. Jake Abyss and Danielson start trading blows. Jake gets up and hits Danielson, Abyss gets Jake in position for the shock treatment and hits it.
Security rushes down to pull everyone apart. Abyss knocks almost everyone out of the way to keep going after Jake. Abyss gets Jake in position for a choke slam. Danielson has a chair and blasts Abyss but it has no effect. Abyss grabs Danielson by the throat and gives both men a choke slam. Abyss posies as he walks away.
Later on Jake is talking to Jim. "How exactly did Abyss become the number one contender?" Jake asks. "Well he is undefeated the last few months and with D'Amore still on the booking committee he and Mitchell have help," Jim says. "You know and I thought getting rid of Jarrett would stop a lot of problems but it's still the same," Jake says. "Trust TNA is a lot better with out Jarrett," Jim says. "Yeah but how bad do you think it will be if Mitchell or Heyman get control of the NWA title," Jake says. "Better than Jarrett. It will be slightly but still better," Jim says.
Jake's phone starts to ring. "Hello," Jake says. "So now you have to deal with Abyss," Traci says. "How the hell did you find out already?" Jake asks. "Rhino told me," Traci says. "That guy's got a big mouth," Jake says. "And now there are rumors that since the ROH show where you are wrestling Danielson is part of a triple shot that a few different guys want to have a match with you," Traci says.
"I should have listened to my drama teacher and been an actor. Hey I got the lead in Noises Off and All of my Sons," Jake says. "Your mom said you were a stage hand," Traci says jokingly. "Yeah well I'm going to get out of here. See you soon. Love you," Jake says. "Love you to," Traci says. Jake closes his phone and heads for the locker room to get his bag.
When he gets in the room Danielson and team 3-D jump him. "Hey Reed it doesn't matter if you are the NWA champion or not I am going to beat and prove to everyone that you are nothing," Dragon says before leaving. But before they make it though the door CM Punk, Colt Cabana, and Ace Steel jump them. "Hey tell you fat boss that it was a big mistake to use a Second City Saint," Punk says standing over them.
He walks over to Jake who is trying to get up. Punk gives Jake a stiff kick sending him to the ground again. "And Reed, straight edge means I'm better than you!" Punk yells as he leaves. "This is one of those days I should have called in sick," Jake thinks to himself.
At home Jake has just gotten done telling Traci everything. "You should have called in sick," Traci says. "Yeah well I'm going to beat Abyss and Danielson and than I move onto to Punk," Jake says. "I think we finally picked a name if it's a girl," Traci says changing the subject. "Tell me," Jake says getting excited. "How about Grace," Traci says. "I love it," Jake says kissing her.
"So it's Brain if it's a boy and Grace if it's a girl," Traci says. "Yeah, I still can't believe it. I mean I was all pissed off about today and than I come home and I realize what's important," Jake says. "I wouldn't exactly say you life's work isn't important," Traci says.
"You know what I mean," Jake says. "I do, but now I think you need to check out the web and see who in ROH wants a match," Traci says. "Any chance it may just be the students," Jake says. "Nope," Traci says. "You know I don't have to wrestle anybody besides Danielson. I mean hell I some would say I wrestle way too often," Jake says. "Yeah and I am one of them," Traci says.
"Yeah besides I'm going to have my hands full with Abyss and Danielson those two weeks," Jake says. "Wow you are actually growing up," Traci says. "About time since I'm about to have a kid," Jake says. "Yes so I'll tell Gabe that he will have to find someone else to team with the kings of wrestling against Aries, Strong, and Danielson," Traci says realizing she has said to much.
"Ok I'm taking that one," Jake says. "Jake com on you just talked about how you weren't taking anymore matches," Traci says. "Yeah but was before I had the chance to make history. I mean think about it. Dragon hates me and the Kings so much that he is willing to work with Aries and Strong two guy he hates," Jake says. "Well I can't argue with that," Traci says.