Before I start my first column I would like to introduce myself to give you some insight into the writer of this story. My name is Jeff Springer, I have been watching the WWF/WWE since I was very young .I always loved the WWF/E over all other promotions no matter what the circumstances were bad, good or indifferent I was WWF/E. Then about 4 years ago I came close to never watching wrestling again but than the World Wrestling All-stars tour and the Formation of NWA/TNA Changed my mind. I am a devoted TNA fan but have continued to give my former favorite company a chance, but enough about that time for my first column. On March 4, 2006, during an interview with Christian Cage on iMPACT!, Father James Mitchell and The Monster Abyss came in and had some words for the champion. Mitchell said that Cage had leapfrogged Abyss for a title shot and that is was time he paid him back with a title shot. Mitchell Continued saying that if he didn't it would be "Click Doomsday!" before Cage could answer Mitchell, Monty Brown attacked him. That night the two didn't get there answer but that wouldn't be the last the champ would here from the demonic duo.

At Destination X. Christian Cage had retained his title in a defense against Monty Brown. The Impact after the PPV, Cage was not there because he was filming a movie in Toronto, Canada. Later in the night Abyss squashed Cassidy Riley in a match. When the match concluded Father James Mitchell got on the mic and challenged Christian Cage to a Match at Lockdown April's PPV. Mitchell after making the challenge, Alex Shelley asked Mitchell if he needed him for filming in which he replied yes. The next week on iMPACT! they announced that footage would be shown at the end of the night. What happened shocked everyone in the Impact Zone as it was James Mitchell and Abyss with Alex Shelley Stalking Christian Cage's wife Denise which ended with them leaving it with a to be continued. The next week part 2 was shown before they did Mitchell got on the mic and said that Cage ran off to make movies and they were going to make sure the he no longer ignored Abyss no matter what it took. They showed the footage with them at Christian's house and the champ catching them at his house as he went after Shelley, Abyss popped out and attacked Cage fighting him through his house to the backyard and basically drowning him in his pool leaving just a tiny bit left in him with a message across the screen saying to be continued... April 23.

After 3 weeks of not being at iMPACT! and after the two weeks of disgusting footage that Mitchell and Abyss had shown Christian Cage finally appeared on iMPACT! attacking Abyss with a tire iron. Abyss escaped from the attack which gave Cage time to get on the mic. Cage accepted the match for Lockdown and left this message with him '' are you prepared to die" Because I am." On the first TNA iMPACT! on Thursdays we finally got to hear from Christian Cage about the situation involving Abyss. He spoke about the match being more than just a title defense; he said it was personal. Three days before Lockdown Abyss and Cage had their final showdown before the PPV on iMPACT! with Abyss gaining the mental advantage, going in choking the Champ with his signature Chain. Lockdown was finally here, and the two warriors got into the Six Sides of Steel in a violent showdown. The two battled all over the arena before officially starting the match with them trying to destroy each other. Christian Cage hit a Frog Splash of the top of the cage for the pin which was unsuccessful. In pain, Abyss took advantage, bringing in his thumbtacks to take out Cage. Abyss was unsuccessful putting Cage through the tacks but instead was sunset-flipped on to them for another cover by Cage which was again unsuccessful. Cage went after Abyss to try to finish him but instead fell victim to the Black Hole Slam but again it was only a two count The match finally ended with the Champion giving his Unprettier to Abyss on the tacks to retain the NWA Championship.

The match was over, Christian Cage had overcome the odds and retained the title. Christian was not done though, he decided to go back and go after Mitchell who was who was the brains behind the sickening things that had gone on prior to the PPV. Before he could get his hands on him Abyss got up and knocked him out with his chain, busting the champ wide-open. Abyss proceeded to do what he did 3 days earlier and choke him with his chain. After finishing the job and destroying Cage, Mitchell grabbed the NWA Championship and gave it to Abyss saying that it was time for him to take his prize. In one of the most shocking moments of the night Abyss had stolen the NWA Championship from Christian Cage, and you then realized this feud is far from over. The following iMPACT! started with Mitchell and Abyss with the title. They challenged anyone to try to take the belt from him. Rhino the former NWA Champion accepted his challenge and was unsuccessful. After the match the Champion ran in the ring and went after Abyss and his belt but because he wasn't alone Mitchell ran off with the belt.

Christian Cage got on the mic and made a challenge to Abyss for a Tables Ladders and Chairs match but, since Abyss loves chains he decided that he would make it a Full Metal Mayhem match. With the announcement of this match it makes for an even playing field for both stars as they both have experience in this type of match. A lot is on the line at Sacrifice May 14th, not only is the title on the line but Cage's pride is on the line as well. After 2 months of having his wife stalked, almost being drowned and having his title stolen, Cage is in for the match of his life. As for Abyss, only one thing is on the line for Abyss, and that is to officially hold the gold he has wanted to hold for 3 years. May 14th at Sacrifice Christian has everything to lose and Abyss has everything to gain.

by Jeff Springer ..