Chapter 31

"Where's Reed?" Had become the question of the day at TNA Lockdown. The Show had already started and still no sign of the world champion. Finally after the second match of the night he arrived. He was short and rude with anyone that tried to talk to him. It took a little while but finally the news spread over the locker room. Traci was gone and it was clear Jake was dead inside. Wolfe, Bischoff, and Hogan along with the rest of crew were thrilled they figured there was no way Reed could defend his title.

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My head is killing me. When was the last time I slept? Ok maybe going on a binge was a bad idea but what the fuck does it matter anymore. They want me to do an interview but I won't. I didn't even pack gear for this. I guess I am back to the old wrestling in jeans and a t-shirt for tonight. "Hey Jake's it's time," Pat Kenny yells as I pick up the TNA world title. "Here we go," I say to myself.

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JB stood in the middle of the ring. "The Following contest if the main event of the evening. Introducing first the special guest referee the Legendary Hulk Hogan," JB annoces as Hogan's music plays. Hogan makes his way out wearing a referee shirt. He slaps hands with the fans as en enters the cage. The lights dim and Wolfe's music start. "First the is challenger from..." Before Wolfe can even get to the ramps Jake attacks him from behind. Jake throws Wolfe off the ramp and into the crowds. Wolfe starts to stand but Jake hits him with a crossbody. Wolfe tries to run away but Jake keeps pounding on him. "You know with Reed the guy has gone so nuts lately you have no idea who is driving the car," Taz says. "Taz it's the months of pent up anger and Jake Reed is looking to unleash it all tonight on Desmond Wolfe," Tenay says.

Wolfe picks up a chair and goes to hit Jake but Jake moves and Wolfe only hits the ground. Jake catches Wolfe with a big upper cut right to the throat. Wolfe starts to back pedals and winds up going up the starts into the stands. Jake goes after him but Wolfe kicks him in the gut and than rams Jake's head into a seat. The fight up the stairs trading blows. "Hulk Hogan can't do anything these two guys are just going to brawl all over St. Louis maybe when they get winded security can guide them to the ring," Taz says. Jake throws Wolfe into a wall and Wolfe stumbles down a hall into the concession area of the arena.

Jake charges and shoulder blocks Wolfe. Wolfe falls into a food stand. Wolfe gets up and Jake hits him a mop that he picked up. The fight back into the stands area. Jake goes for a kick but Wolfe blocks it and than clothes line Jake who winds up falling down a flight of stairs. "Holy Hell Reed may seriously hurt that is concrete," Taz yells. Jake struggles to stand up. "I think Jake at best dislocated his shoulder," Tenay says seeing a huge lump on Jake's shoulder. Jake holds his right arm and grunts in pain. Wolfe has a smug smile on his face as he runs down and drops a slege hammer double punch into Jake's shoulder. Wolfe gets Jake in a hammer lock and takes him back to the cage.

"Mike how long can Jake Reed last in a match with a guy like Desmond Wolfe when he clearly has a major injury?" Taz asks. "Taz it's not good. I mean if Jake can't use that arm there goes most of offence and the death vally driver and Wolfe is such an expert at Submission," Tenay says. Hogan calls for the bell as the cage is locked. Wolfe starts off with a big arm wringer. "Reed do you give up?" Hogan asks. Wolfe drops an elbow into Jake's shoulder. Jake drops to the ground in pain. Wolfe takes time to pose before picking Jake up for a DDT. Wolfe covers count of one Jake kicks out strong. Wolfe lets Jake get up and hits a larait and than goes for the London Dungeon Jake gets to the ropes. Hogan forces the break. Wolfe pulls Jake up in a hammer lock and than hits an STO.

"Jake Reed is in real trouble," Tenay says. "It's only a mtter of time Mike. Desmond Wolfe is leaving Lockdown the TNA world champion," Taz says. Wolfe picks Jake up and rams him into cage and than racks Jake's face across the steel. Jake is bleeding. Wolfe picks him an crotches Jake on the top rope. Wolfe climbs the ropes to go for a diving larait but some how Jake gets free and turn it into a flying cutter. Jake stand first Wolfe up next and Jake hits a drop kick that send Desmond into the corner.

Jake charges and hits a back elbow with his good arm. Jake goes to whip Wolfe who reverses it Jake puts on the brakes and charges back right into a double chop right to the throat by Wolfe. Wolfe locks in a Cobra Clutch that leads to a powerful short arm Larait. Wolfe covers, count of one, count of two, Jake kicks out. Wolfe sets for the Tower of London but Jake fights out and hits a inverted lung blower on Wolfe. Both men are down. Hogan looks like he is about to start the ten count but instead starts trying to wake Wolfe up. "What are you doing Hogan?" Tenay asks. "He doesn't want this great match to end in a draw Mike," Taz says. Wofle gets up and now Hogan tries to revie Jake. Wolfe goes for a flying Arm Bar but Jake gets him in a small package, count of one, count of two, Wolfe kicks out.

Wolfe hits a big kick right to Jake's face. Wolfe locks in the london dungeon. "GIVE UP REED OR I'LL TEAR IT OFF!" Wolfe yells. Jake looks like he wants to tap. "What do you say Reed?" Hogan asks. Jake reaches out and pulls at Hogan's shirt driving Wolfe's and Hogan's heads together. Wolfe is stunned enough to drop the hold. Jake gets up and throws a stunned Wolfe into the cage wall. Wolfe is stunned Jake picks him up in a electric chair and bring him down in Rubix Cube. Jake covers count of one count of two. Wolfe kicks out. Jake climbs the ropes and hits a big splash off the top. Another coer by Jake Hogan counts one, count of two, count of three.

"The winner and still TNA world champion Jake Reed!" The Cage is unlocked and Jake gets out of the cage and grabs his belt. "Jake Reed has done it. Jake Reed is still the champion," Tenay says. "Who is going to stop this guy. Desmond Wolfe was winning the mental war with Reed. He had him hurt in this match," Taz says. "Taz Hulk Hogan doesn't look happy. What's next between these two what does Reed have on Hogan?" Tenay asks.

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I simply went to the hotel and left the belt with the desk with a small note "I quit here's you belt." I left and disappaered. On 10 10 10 Immortal took control of TNA and I don't care anymore. You might be thinking, "Jake your the hero do something." Let me ask you if you went throught everything I've been through and it never gets better wouldn't you be sick of being the hero. Yeah me to.

Preview for Hope

Jake: It's not my war

Bischoff: AJ shut up. Reed is gone we don't have to worry about him

Jake: Will you leave me alone Madison. It was just one night.

Madison: I can't...

Jake: Why the hell not

Madison: Because I'm pregnant

Jake: What makes you think I'm... Madison slaps him

An angry Jeff Hardy holding a char over as he stalks a blood covered Jake.

Coming as soon as I get around to writing it.