Chapter 3
Jake was in the ring as Bobby Roode made his entrance. Roode had the TNA title belt on his shoulder. "You have to wonder what Bobby Roode has planned in this meeting," Mike Tenay says. "Jake I just want to say thank you for meeting with me," Bobby says actually sounding genuine. "Alright Bobby out with out," Jake says. Bobby takes a moment to gather his thoughts. "Jake do you remember when Hulk Hogan first showed up in TNA and how the first thing he did was fire you?" Roode asks. "Gee Bobby I had blocked that out until now," Jake says sarcastically. "Jake you and I have a lot in common we have both given for everything for this company and get nothing in return. We shouldn't be fighting we should team up hell knowing Hogan he is planning to get rid of us now," Roode says. "So what do you want Roode we work together and I give up my title shot," Jake says. "This is bigger than a title shot this is about our careers think about it Jake, Hogan didn't just fire you he tried to destroy you when you came back. Hell play the video," Roode yells.
On the big screen a video of Hogan and Jake's history plays. "Cut the crap off," Jake yells. "Jake think about you daughter," Roode says. "Oh that's not a good idea," Mike says. "Be very careful what you say next," Jake says. "Jake you have to understand, I'm a father too," Bobby says. "And last year we heard you wife say barely been home since winning the title," Mike says in disgust. "Roode you better make a point," Jake says. "My point is Reed you and aren't that different. We should team up to take this company back," Roode says. "Bobby your a little late I already did that," Jake says. "Has anything really changed?" Roode asks.
Hogan's music starts to play and the GM comes out. "You know Manics I can't believe the trash Roode is spewing. But Roode I can tell you are scared of losing that title to Jake Reed," Hogan says as the fan cheers. "I'm not afraid of anything Hogan," Roode yells. "Well Roode as I said last week you and Reed are going to be tested. And this being open fight night I have plenty of people wanting to call you out," Hogan says. "Sounds fine by me boss," Jake says. "So Roode you are going to face Big Bad Bully Ray. And Reed your going to face Austin Aries," Hogan says.
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Madison was getting ready for a match she placed the tiara on her head. Her nerves had been shot for the last few days. She just needed on to focus now she was still hopeful this would just stop. She opened the door and the camera man was waiting for her. "Madison can we get your thoughts on tonight's match?" He asks. "Yeah sure," she says. "Ok rolling in five four three two one… Madison Rayne tonight you are taking part in the Gutcheck what are your thoughts on the girl getting here chance tonight?" "Once upon time that was me with just one chance to impress but here the thing that night the girl I was wrestling didn't cut me any slack so I am sure as hell won't cut this girl any," Madison says.
As Madison is talking her stalker watched her. He was just one of several people out in the hall right now. "Madison can we also get you pick on upcoming world title match?" The idiot asks trying to be cute. Madison laughs I can tell she is putting on an act. Talking to Jake earlier it was clear he knew something was up not what. "Well of course Jake is going to win. Bobby just going to try and run scared all night," Madison says. Bobby Roode at the second is passing by. "Oh you think that's cute?" Roode yells. A look of fear comes across Madison face as he grabs. "I'm the world champion show me some damn respect," Bobby yells at her. Now might be a good time to play hero…
"Roode you son of a bitch get your hands off her," Jake yells coming down the ramp. Roode backs up. Jake has a fire in his eyes. Once Roode has left Jake turns to tend to Madison it was kind of sweat and a clue to how weak Reed really was.
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"Are you alright?" I ask Madison. "Yeah I'm fine," she says. I can see there is actually a big mark on her arm from where he grabbed her. I see several people look at us. "Don't you people have something to do," I yell and that clears the hall. "Ouch," Madison says. "Lets get that checked out please," I say. "Alright," Madison says I can tell she is really in pain. "Madison come on its time," Bruce Pritchard says walking up to us from the TV truck. "Bruce she is…" "I don't want to hear it she either goes now or I will fine someone else. And since she has been asking more for more TV time I kind of find it strange she wants to pull out," Bruce says. Man this guy can be an asshole. "I'm going," Madison says pulling away from me. I can hear JB doing the introduction for Gut Check. "Sassy Stephie this is you Gut Check," JB says.
I head for the monitor I have heard of this girl she is growing a great reputation on the Indy scene and she is pretty dangerous. And she is going focus in on that bad arm. Madison's music starts to play and she makes her entrance doing her smile and wave. "Can you believe Bobby Roode going after Madison like that?" I hear Mike Tenay to Taz. "That was pretty low," Taz agrees. As Madison climbs into the ring and Stephie kicks her right in the head as Madison climbs in. I am getting worried sure a loss wouldn't destroy Madison's career but this could be a set back and take her out of the Knockouts title picture. Stephie hits a big suplex and going for a big cover Madison kicks out right away.
Stephie pulls Madison up again for and hits an inverted DDT and than hits a elbow drop and than in a sleeper. Madison tries to fight her way out only to get pulled back down by her hair. "Oh come on," I yell. The referee warns Stephie. "Gotta give her credit on the aggression," Taz says. Stephie than stomps on Madison bad arm and than goes for an arm bar. Madison gets to the ropes and the hold is broken and Madison rolls out of the ring.
"She's not doing to well," Austin Aries says coming up to me. "Not now Aries," I say. "Fine Reed but your not going to do any better," Aries says. Back in the ring I can see Madison hitting a big takedown. And than pulling the girl up and hit a gut wrench suplex. Stephie is rocked and than charges at Madison witch allows Madison to hit a big boot and than Rayne drop and gets the cover for the win.
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He watched on another monitor. Madison had managed to pick up the win. She truly was a very talented wrestler. Watching her hold her arm as she left you could tell she was in real pain. Look over at the entrance I see Madison being led to the trainer's room by Jake. A dark idea comes into his mind. It would be risky but if he moved quick he could do it. He would also be smart in the off chance he was caught. He headed to the Knockouts dressing room. It was empty right now and Madison's purse was on a table he open it and found her wallet and than pulled out a picture of her and Jake and than he tore it apart before returning everything back to where it was and than left the locker room. Madison things was only get worse for you.