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Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Redemption’s Price

A Champion's Resolve – The Fight for Honor

The sounds of a packed arena filled the air, the crowd's energy buzzing with anticipation. The night was far from over, but the story of Jaxon Cross was just beginning a new chapter. After the brutal No Holds Barred match with The Beast and the shocking betrayal from Seth Rollins, Jaxon Cross found himself at a crossroads. His body was battered, his title lost, and his trust in those closest to him shattered. But there was one thing left — his will to fight.

As The Beast loomed over him in the ring, the air thick with the weight of betrayal, Jaxon Cross's gaze was unwavering. His face, bruised and bloodied, revealed something the crowd hadn't seen before — a quiet resolve, a burning fire that no amount of pain or manipulation could extinguish. His journey wasn't just about being champion; it was about survival, redemption, and proving to the world that he was more than the man everyone had believed him to be.

Jaxon Cross slowly pushed himself to his feet, his every movement a reminder of the hell he had already endured. The pain shot through him like wildfire, but he didn't care. The Beast stood across from him, towering and menacing. But Jaxon Cross had learned one thing in his years in WWE: it wasn't about size, strength, or power. It was about heart, resilience, and the courage to stand when everyone else would fall.

The crowd roared as Jaxon Cross and The Beast locked eyes, and for a brief moment, time seemed to stand still. They were both broken — one physically, the other emotionally — but there was only one thing left to do. Fight.

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The Beast Unleashed – The Final Battle

The Beast charged forward, throwing a wild haymaker that Jaxon Cross narrowly dodged. Jaxon sidestepped the attack and landed a sharp knee to The Beast's midsection, sending a jolt of pain through his own body. But the adrenaline coursing through his veins drowned out the pain for the moment. He had one goal — to take down The Beast and prove that he was still the top dog in WWE, regardless of who tried to tear him down.

But The Beast was relentless. With a roar, he spun around, catching Jaxon Cross off guard with a crushing spinebuster that shook the ring. The crowd gasped as Jaxon writhed in pain. The Beast didn't give him a moment to recover; he immediately hoisted Jaxon Cross up for a devastating powerbomb, slamming him back into the canvas with monstrous force.

The momentum was swinging in The Beast's favor, but Jaxon Cross wasn't ready to give in. He fought with everything he had, his fists connecting with The Beast's jaw in a flurry of desperate strikes. Jaxon Cross powered through the agony, digging deep into his reserves as he grabbed a nearby steel chair.

He swung it —

With a scream of fury, the steel met flesh and bone. The sound rang out like a shotgun blast. The Beast howled, arching his back in pain.

Jaxon struck again.

And again.

The chair bent under the force of the final blow, twisted and warped from rage and redemption.

The Beast dropped to a knee. Breathing heavy, Jaxon looked down at him — not with hatred, but with purpose.

With a burst of speed, Jaxon bounced off the ropes and hit The Redemption Knee, smashing it into The Beast's skull. The monster collapsed.

Jaxon fell over him, barely able to hook the leg.

One!

Two!

Three!

The bell rang. The crowd erupted.

Jaxon didn't move for a second. The pain, the exhaustion, the heartbreak — it all came rushing back. But when the referee raised his arm, and the fans chanted his name, a small smile crept across his bloodied face.

He didn't leave with gold around his waist. He didn't walk out with the title. But he left with something stronger: the people's respect, and the fire of a man reborn.

This wasn't the end of his story. It was just the beginning of his war.

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