Breakdown - April 1, 2020

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

A shot of Kelcey Wallace nailing Bree Lancaster with the Perfect Ending, followed by a shot of Steve Griffin hitting the Decimator off the top rope on CHBK at the first Rise to Greatness, before turning a shot of Jake Starr pumping up the crowd on his way to the ring, before turning into a shot of Ravyn Taylor sitting in the corner, waiting for the start of a match. We then see a shot of Katie Steward holding the Women’s Championship before cutting to a shot of Selena Frost hitting Vixen Cain with the Defying Gravity at Supreme Saturday: Just Desserts.

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MAIN SHOW:

The opening bars of “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire play as the Breakdown logo flies across the screen.

I'm thinking about the old me
'Cause I've been feeling empty
I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Off with her Head on Giovanni Aries at Retribution 2018 follows.

I think I lost my memory
I can't remember carefree
And all my days turn into fight or flight

Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Scarlet Grey walking to the ring.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Kennedy Street hitting Dante McCaffery with the Touch of Class follows before we see James Evans and Angelica Jones holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Marie Jones standing on the ropes follows before we see Kandis swiveling her hips as part of her entrance. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear
Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear
'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)
Trying to get back to who I used to be
Where is the old me?

Chris Cannon spearing Kennedy Street and Owen Cruze follows before we see a shot of Cassidy Carter dancing on her way to the ring, and then a shot of Regan Street and Datura swinging chairs at one another. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Breakdown comes to you live from the city that never sleeps, the fallout of Retribution to come!”

The cameras pan across the crowd before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots are standing.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside. And Jon, James Evans defied the odds at Retribution and is still the World Champion.”

Knots: “Yes he is and this smile on my face says it all. Sienna Swann’s master plan came undone as she didn’t think about the pure fight in James Evans.”

Sharper: “And we are expecting to hear from Sienna Swann, Chris Cannon and of course, our World Champion. Not only that, some big matches. Jay Gold and Selena Frost, friends, and some respect, but some issues. They’ll clash tonight. But not only that, Gavin Taylor will go up against the former World Champion, Alistaire Allocco!”

Knots: “Talk about a mix of styles. We also know we’ll hear from Aaron Blackbourne. Shilo Valiant attacking him while disguised as Datura. Retribution is a hell of a night.”

The opening of “Door to Door Cannibals" can be heard blaring through the PA system. The crowd erupts in cheers. A few moments pass before James Evans walks out from the back, a swagger in his step, and holding the SCW World Championship over his shoulder. He looks around as the crowd roars, the male audience members especially cheering for the Champion.

Sharper: “And there’s your world champion!”

James then starts to head to the ring. He makes his way down, the camera following him on his way. He then reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then walks along the apron and thrusts the World Title in the air. The crowd cheers as James looks around. He then steps into the ring and walks around the ring. The crowd cheers some more as James then turns and heads over to the corner, demanding a microphone. Phillips walks over and hands him one. James takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. He paces around the ring as the music fades out and the crowd cheers.

James: “Look what I still have!”

James holds the SCW World Championship over his shoulder. He then knocks on the face plate.

James: “The master plan to take this from me ended up with me pinning the former Superman and ending these little hopes for the World Title. All of this that started at Clarity, the so-called screwjobs, the attempt to screw me over…you all forgot about one thing, Sienna, Chris, Xiomara, Bree….I WILL FIGHT!”

The crowd cheers.

James: “While you all are too busy bitching about everything, in those exact same matches that you couldn’t get it done, I showed up and I FOUGHT!”

The crowd roars. James walks around the ring as a “James!” chant echoes throughout the arena.

James: “Now, you can figure out the meaning of that when you have to shut the hell up and go to the back of the line. Next time I see you, you can get back here without a negotiated Trios contract, without needing to bend the rules, and maybe, just maybe one of you can remember what the hell a champion is. Because while you bitch and bitch and bitch, I won. Yeah, Clarity was the clearing of the deck. Well, two wrongs don’t make a right. I got a shot, you got a shot, and now the deck is God damned clear!”

James walks around the ring. He then turns to the hard camera and leans on the ropes.

James: “Now, the question is who is next?”

The crowd roars.

James: “Sienna Swann….gone. Chris Cannon….next! Giovanni Aries…have your fun with the Helmses…and Syren…well, you seem to be just falling down this mountain and it’s not Owen’s fault or mine. It’s all just catching up to you. And well, I got this title here and I’m not waiting another two months to defend it against anyone else, so the question is who’s next to give a fight and-“

???: “Give you a fight. No…there’s not going to a fight. Just a bit of revenge!”

Bree Lancaster walks out from the back as the crowd erupts in boos. The SCW United States Championship is over her shoulder, and a microphone in her hand. James turns and smirks as the crowd boos loudly. Bree goes to speak, but quickly is booed down.

Bree: “Now-“

The boos drown her out quickly and Bree looks around, annoyed.

Bree: “I get we’re in Las Vegas, where there’s no class, but-“

The boos continue. Bree continues to look on as the boos turn into chanting “Bree sucks!” Bree looks around. James just smirks.

Knots: “Seems like the people here in Las Vegas know who to hate!”

Sharper: “They’re very vocal here.”

The chants continue as Bree looks around.

James: “I know we want her to screw off but I want to hear what BS she’s going to spew!”

The crowd roars as Bree looks at the ring, shaking her head.

Bree: “You know damn well what I’m going to say won’t be BS!”

The boos continue as Bree stops.

Bree: “If you think you’re done with all of us, you’re dead wrong!”

The boos continue before a “Shut up!” chant begins. Bree sighs and looks around.

Bree: “No wonder most people hate this God damn city!”

The crowd boos as Bree looks around.

Bree: “James…you made sure that I owe you a receipt at some point, when you hit me with that chair, giving me a concussion. And James, trust me…I’m going to get my receipt!”

James: “You’re welcome to try Bree! Any time! I’m not hard to find!”

The crowd cheers James. James extends his arms and looks around as the crowd continues to make noise before faintly and then growing a “Try him now!” chant begins. James at first tries to figure out what is being said before smirking.

James: “I think you should listen to them this time, Bree!”

Bree looks around.

Bree: “No James…You’re just going to the warning. The least I can do. Just like you didn’t let me see it coming, you won’t from me. I’m not playing nice.”

Bree then steps back and turns. James just steps back.

James: “After what your friend put me through, give it your best shot!”

The crowd cheers as Bree storms to the back, annoyed as “Door to Door Cannibals” plays throughout the arena.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster threatening James Evans, but James not exactly concerned.”

Knots: “He’s just taken on the world. Bree wants to take another shot. James is welcoming it. He’s welcoming anything in his way!”

Sharper: “Well be better be careful. We have seen how vengeful Bree can be!”

The scene opens up backstage to see Sienna Swann walking backstage with Chris Cannon and Xiomara Diaz. She looks noticeably irritated, as does Chris.

Knots: “Speaking of vengeful!”

Xiomara: “Now Sienna, we don’t need to do anything rash.”

Sienna: “I’m not doing anything rash. I’m getting answers!”

Chris: “I’m just curious what the bitch will say.”

Sienna storms through the hallways before walking over to the office of Sasha to be on the phone with someone.

Sasha: “Look, we can’t keep negotiating around all of this. You’re going to need to-“

Sasha looks up.

Sasha: “Excuse me. Your friend is here. I’ll have to call you back.”

Sienna: “Oh good, you finally know I’m the most important focus for you. Chris and I that is.”

Sasha hangs up.

Sasha: “Well I’ve been wondering how long it would take for you to come find me.”

Sienna: “Oh this…this is important. Didn’t need James Evans coming out of nowhere to just try and get a cheap shot in. Just like he did to Bree. But the fact that he’s World Champion is a joke. Xiomara was the referee, not Demitra!”

Sasha: “And Demitra was the senior official. He counted the fall that presented itself. And quite down the middle. And Xiomara, I’m impressed. I figured you’d try to test me.”

Chris: “We’d know you’d just pull something so why tempt fate.”

Xiomara just smirks.

Sasha: “Well there was no need. James beat you.”

Sienna: “Like hell he did.”

Sasha: “Demitra counted the fall. Period. You can cling onto whatever conspiracy you want, but there isn’t one. So any other crooked nails you want to hang your hat on.”

Sienna turns to Xiomara and then Chris. Chris steps forward.

Chris: “Just you know damn well, none of this is over. None of this.”

Sasha: “It is for now. You stacked the deck. You had your chance. And James just had more fight than you. Maybe you should listen to what people like Owen, Alistaire, Peyton…Kelcey…are talking about.”

Sienna: “I’m the hell out of here. I’m better than she ever was!”

Sienna turns and storms out. Chris just glares at Sasha before stepping out. We then see Xioamra walk out with Sienna. The camera turns and follows them as Sienna Swann looks up and takes a deep breath before walking forward, with Xiomara and Chris. She then slows down as the camera reveals Kelcey Wallace leaning against the wall, looking at Sienna.

Sienna: “You…really?”

Kelcey: “What? I thought you were going to prove you were able to do what I couldn’t!”

Sienna doesn’t say anything.

Kelcey: “Too bad that you won’t be replacing me in that ring, no matter how much you try. You won’t replace me as a wife…good luck on that Chris. And Sienna…you won’t replace me as a mother.”

Sienna steps forward, but Xiomara stops her. Kelcey looks at her.

Kelcey: “Now if you excuse me, I need to focus on future.”

Kelcey walks off as Xiomara remains in front of Sienna who just looks at Kelcey with pure disdain.

Chris: “Ignore her.”

Sienna: “Oh I’m going to…and we aren’t done yet. The future…yeah…”

Sienna heads off, a different direction from Kelcey, Chris and Xiomara following after.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Sienna Swann storming into one of the female locker rooms. Chris stops at the door as Xiomara follows in after. A commotion is heard as we then see Chris Cannon step in after as the camera follows where we see Jordan Majors standing across from Sienna Swann and Xiomara Diaz.

Sharper: “They’re going after Jordan Majors?”

Knots: “The Star of Tomorrow and new SCW Adrenaline Champion!”

Sienna: “What part of you not being involved in my match was it that was hard to understand?”

Jordan: “The hell are you talking about? Me coming down to help Bree?”

Sienna: “Exactly. I said you were not welcome. And it’s a simple thing but a big thing. Shows yet again that you’ve got too much of your brother in you. He didn’t listen ever either.”

Chris: “Alright, Sie- just-“

Sienna: “No. It’s clear that she’s as dumb as he is.”

Jordan: “Really. Well, if we’re going to just share how I feel, I think you keep Bree down.”

Sienna: “Please. We have an agreement. We’d show the world true competition.”

Jordan: “Yeah, well as an outsider, something you damn sure want to keep for me.”

Sienna: “Well you can keep watching from the outside. Xio – what was that clause in the contract if anyone not welcome came to the ring.”

Xiomara: “Suspension for sixty days. We didn’t announce it as we figured people wouldn’t tempt it.”

Sienna: “And well, maybe I’m in a mood to have something to smile about. Someone who’s just hanging onto Bree, trying to use people to get noticed.”

Jordan: “Want to try something.”

Jake Starr then comes into the room.

Jake: “You want to come after my sister.”

Chris turns and goes to stop him. Jake promptly shoves him back. Jordan turns to him.

Jordan: “Jake, it’s fine. I can handle it.”

Sienna: “Thanks for proving me right. Let’s go Xiomara. Have everything we do. Bree doesn’t need you. Be with your brother. Keep reminding yourself that this is what you’ll look like. Sad and pathetic.”

Sienna storms off as Chris gets up and Starr turns to him. Chris holds back a punch as Jordan turns away. Xiomara heads off as Chris does too. Jake turns to Jordan.

Jordan: “Great…just great. Win the Adrenaline Champion and get proven right by an egotistical bitch.”

The crowd roars.

Starr: “I’m not going to say anything.”

Jordan: “Better not.”

Jordan turns to her Adrenaline Championship and looks at it as we cut away.

Sharper: “Sienna Swann just looking for a target and it fell on Jordan Majors!”

Knots: “Clearly Bree’s friend. Not Sienna’s. Didn’t trust her several weeks back and now using it to just feel good. To get some revenge. To feel like she’s getting something. It’s just petty!”

Sharper: “Grasping at straws…”

Cain Adams vs. David Helms

We’re All Mad Here by Marquis of Vaudeville begins to play as the arena goes dark except for a spotlight as Alice Ames walks out to the center of it. The camera shows a close up as Alice takes a psychedelic colored blow pop and seductively licks it as the arena lights change to wild psychedelic colors as Cain Adams appears with Giovanni Aries riding piggy back on him. Alice continues to lick on the blow while Giovanni Aries has a cigarette hanging in his mouth. He puffs on it for a minute before sticking it in Cain Adams mouth. Giovanni Aries hysterically laughs out and points toward the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, accompanied by Alice Ames and Giovanni Aries, representing the Wonderland, he is Cain Adams!”

They make their way down the ramp as Alice slides into the ring while Cain Adams carries Giovanni Aries to the ring apron. Cain turns his back to the ring apron as Giovanni takes a seat on the ring apron. Giovanni Aries looks around the arena before throwing his arms out and yelling at the top of his lungs:

“DEATH TO THE LIZARD KINGDOM!!!!”

Giovanni breaks out in mad laughter again before pulling himself with the ring ropes and back flipping into the ring as Cain Adams follows by climbing up and the ring ropes. Giovanni Aries circles the ring pointing and yelling about the atrocities of the lizard kingdom before he takes a seat on the top turnbuckle as Cain Adams and Alice Ames stand in front of Giovanni Aries.

Sharper: “At Retribution, the match, if we can call it that, between the Handsome Devils Club and the Wonderland was a fight. Now, tonight, David Helms will look to go up against Cain Adams.”

Knots: “At least this time, he knows who he’s facing. At Retribution, it was a surprise and even still, right now, we’re not sure who they actually faced.”

The arena's lights cut and the room falls into complete darkness as a buzz spreads through the crowd, the screens suddenly lighting up with one single solitary word...

"BANG!"

As the crowd react, the entire stage lights up with a brilliant white light and the opening riff of an SCW remixed version of "All I Want" by A Day To Remember hits the pa system. The crowd erupt into cheers again as they spot the silhouette of David Helms standing there, his arms held aloft and his hands throwing the Self High Five, all framed by the brilliant white light behind him.

“ALL I WANT IS A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN
TO MEND THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO FEELS ALONE
WOAH; YOU KNOW TO KEEP YOUR HOPES UP HIGH
BUT YOU HEAD DOWN LOW!”

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as the curtains part and Lucas Knight & Jason Helms walk out onto the stage to join David Helms there. David grins at the fans, soaking up the cheers before suddenly bolting towards the ring, leaving Lucas and Jason to head down after him.

Phillips: "Making his way to the ring from Red Bank New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills; he weighed in earlier tonight at one hundred ninety nine pounds, is a member of the SCW Hall of Fame and a Supreme Champion. Acompanied by fellow Handsome Devils Club members Lucas Knight & Jason Helms, he is... DAVID HELMS!!!"

Reaching the ring, David jumps up and slides under the bottom rope feet first before jumping straight back to his feet and climbing straight to the middle rope of the nearest ring post. He throws his hands up into the Self High Five to another cheer before hopping down and walking towards the closest camera on the outside. He throws his hands into the Self High Five to the camera so that his face is framed by the gap in the middle of his hands. Grinning, he mouths the word "Bang!" into the camera before turning and settling back into the corner to another cheer from the fans as Lucas & Jason stand on the outside, both talking to him through the ropes as David waits for the start of the match.

Sharper: “David Helms not coming alone. The entire club with him. Lucas Knight too.”

Knots: “We remember the fights before Retribution. Lucas was just as involved and he may not have defeated Xander Valentine. I thank him for standing up for me, but with him out here, he can whomp some Wonderland idiots!”

David looks at Cain as Cain smirks and Giovanni hops down. The bell sounds. Cain walks out from the corner. David watches him and Cain steps forward and swings, going for a haymaker. David ducks and spins around. Cain turns and David nails him with a hard right and then another before going for a third. Cain blocks it and grabs his hand. He then pulls it down and headbutts David. David falls back into the ropes. Cain walks over and goes for a hard right. David ducks and spins around and hits a dropkick. Cain falls to the ropes and then staggers forward. David nails him again with a hard right causing Cain to fall into the corner. David moves in and kicks him in the ribs and then again.

Sharper: “David Helms not standing down at all. Going right for Cain Adams!”

Knots: “And hammering away. He’s brawling with him. Going to his roots!”

David grabs Cain and goes to whip him across. Cain grabs the top rope and stops him and David turns and runs back and nails him with a diving forearm. He then grabs Cain and runs him across and over to the next corner, but Cain blocks it. Cain elbows him in the ribs and then drives David face first into the top turnbuckle. David stumbles back and Cain watches him for a moment. David falls to a knee and gets up and turns and Cain boots him in the face. David hits the mat. Cain grabs him by the head and drags him up and clubs him hard in the back. David rolls over. He gets up at the ropes. Cain grabs him and David nails him in the ribs with an elbow and then another before Cain just clubs him in the back. Cain then knees him in the ribs before rearing back and kneeing him over and over again. The referee calls for the break.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Cain stops and backs up.

Sharper: “And Cain just mauling the hall of famer!”

Knots: “Mauling is exactly it. It’s not pretty, but David is finding out you don’t mess with these people!”

Helms turns and Cain kicks him in the ribs and then grabs him and pulls him into an awkward short-arm clothesline. He then goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Helms kicks out. Cain gets up as David Helms rolls over. Cain grabs him and runs him into the corner again. He then kicks him in the ribs over and over and over again. David drops down to a seated position. Cain gets a boot to the face as the official counts again.

1!

2!

3!

Cain however turns and walks across the ring. He then stops and turns around and runs toward David. David rolls out of the way as Cain goes for a cannonball. He hits the turnbuckle and rolls over. He starts to get up and David gets up and runs over and hits a running bulldog. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Cain went to crush David in the corner. No one home and David not hesitating a second. Got up and drove him to the mat with a bulldog!”

Knots: “Cain however will he stay down?!”

David goes for the pin as Giovanni Aries can be seen crouching next to the corner, holding the ringpost, while peering at Jason Helms.

1!

2!

Cain kicks out. He turns and starts to get up. David runs at him and drives his elbow into his back. He rolls over. Cain gets up again and David kicks him in the ribs. He then chops him. The crowd woos. Cain shoves him back and then runs out and goes for a superkick. David ducks and Cain stops and turns and David jumps up and hits the Nightmare on Helms Street. Cain falls over to the ropes. David steps back and runs forward and clotheslines Cain up and over and David goes up too. Jason starts to meanwhile walk along the ringside area, snapping at Giovanni Aries.

Jason: “Eh! Wanna a look? I can show you my ass so you can kiss it, bro!”

Giovanni smirks as he steps back and starts to walk around as David slowly gets up. He does and the official tells Jason to get back. David turns and we see Alice Ames hopping off the steel steps and going for a crossbody. David however catches her. The crowd roars. David throws her down. David then turns and Lucas Knight decides, this is enough, and quickly reaches under the ring. He grabs a steel chair and turns and yells at Jason. He grabs a second chair as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “And as Alice Ames gets involved, Lucas Knight saw it! He’s getting ready.”

Knots: “Not going to sit and wait for this to get out of hand. They’re going to make the call!”

Sharper: “The referee didn’t see Alice! But he sees Lucas and Jason with chairs!”

Jason then starts to walk forward towards Giovanni as David turns and grabs Cain and Cain grabs him by the throat. He hoists him up and Lucas comes up from behind and slams the chair in the back. The crowd roars and cheers as Cain yells out and falls forward, dropping David. The David steps back. Jason heads towards Gio as the bell sounds. Alice gets up and grabs David by the leg and Giovanni turns and runs over and kicks David in the ribs and nails him with a shot before Lucas comes over and swings at him. Giovanni jukes back and spins around as Jason Helms nails him in the ribs with the chair and slams it into his back. Giovanni falls back as the c crowd roars. Alice moves away and looks around before rolling into the crowd as Cain then steps up and goes over and kicks Jason in the ribs and nails him before David turns and jumps over the ring steps and nails Cain, knocking him down. He rolls through and gets up. David turns and asks for the chair. Lucas throws it to him. Cain backs up as Alice backs up in the crowd a bit. Jason rolls into the ring as David rolls in after and Lucas climb up into the ring. Alice steps over and enters the ringside area and goes to Giovanni and Cain.

Sharper: “Looks like the Handsome Devil’s Club is going to take the fight to the Wonderland!”

Knots: “This has ratcheted up each week!”

Back in the ring, we see David Helms grabbing Jason’s steel chair, holding both, as Jason Helms has gotten a microphone. Lucas Knight is in the ring looking on as Giovanni Aries, Cain Adams and Alice Ames are on the floor, Giovanni talking as they listen, almost as if getting ready for another attack. Officials start to come down and step between the Wonderland and the ring.

Jason: “Hey! Gio! You know you’re running around, talking about people being a Judas when you’re the one who decided to attack me just because you’re a complete nutbar, but hell, I’ll tell you what, I don’t know about these two, I haven’t had as much fun kicking someone’s ass than at Retribution and tonight. How about you Dave?”

David nods.

Jason: “You, Lucas?”

Lucas cracks his knuckles and smirks.

Jason: “That pretty much says it and I think next week, we need to go back to our roots. I mean, you wanted to run us down at Retribution! And Lucas, he decided screw that. We’re not going to wait for this to break down! And since you want to just throw the rules out and try to have a brawl, I saw we just take you to the mean streets of Jersey and kick your ass in a Jersey Street Fight next week. How the hell does that sound?”

Giovanni Aries just smiles as Jason throws the microphone at him. Giovanni just moves out of the way as Cain swats it down and it crashes to the floor. Jason steps up as Giovanni Aries cackles a bit before smiling.

Sharper: “The Handsome Devils Club calling out the Wonderland, and not for just anything, but a Street Fight!”

Knots: “Looks like David, Jason and maybe Lucas too, they’re going to have some fun. And Giovanni…he’s almost licking his lips!”

Officials keep the Wonderland back as Giovanni looks at Jason as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we see Bree Lancaster now with Sienna Swann backstage.

Sienna: “She shouldn’t have been out there!”

Bree: “Okay, fine. But she didn’t do anything except help me.”

Sienna: “She let Demitra get into the cage.”

Bree sighs. Xiomara and Chris look on.

Bree: “And I had dropped the key. Jaina came out too. Do you want to now go after my niece?!”

Sienna stops and sighs before turning away.

Bree: “I get it. I really do. You had James beat and somehow he’s holding that title! But to go after Jordan…she just came out to help me.”

Sienna: “Still doesn’t help the disrespect.”

Bree: “You and I know both she meant nothing. If anything, it’s the fact that she’s still even listening to his brother. Running in there to help her. She can stand for herself and I’m sure if you two just talked, it would’ve been dealt with. She knows you’re upset.”

Sienna: “Upset doesn’t start but…”

Sienna turns to Chris and then Xiomara.

Sienna: “Fine…I’ll give Jordan a pass. But I’ll…I’ll find something else to take me mind off of this all.”

Bree: “Thank you. It means a lot. I should go talk to Jordan.”

Sienna: “Please…and pass along an apology.”

Bree: “Of course.”

Bree heads off as Sienna turns to Chris and Xiomara.

Chris: “Change of heart. I thought you don’t trust her.”

Sienna: “I don’t. And I still blame her in part. But there’s a way we can all get what we want.”

Chris: “Oh? I’m intrigued. You’re just full of fun surprises tonight.”

Chris and Sienna briefly kiss before they head off.

Sharper: “And now what does that mean?!”

The crowd boos as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Jordan Majors and Bree Lancaster talking outside of the locker room seen previously.

Bree: “I’ve talked her out of it. But you know…it’s been a hard couple of weeks for her.”

Jordan: “I get it but that’s not normal. To lash out like that. For what? Because I came out to check on you. A friend? What if she went after Jaina?”

Bree: “She wouldn’t be-“

Jordan: “She went after me. Bree…look, you’re worried about me and Jake. After today…I look at Sienna and something is off there. She’s never cared for me, but this…this is ridiculous.”

Bree: “Again, she was counting on being champion and of course, all of this crap to prevent it. Just…Sorry for her.”

Jordan: “Are you saying that for her, or is she saying sorry.”

Bree: “She is. Just-“

Jordan: “Fine…just…I need to refocus. I have a match tonight. First night as champion. Just let me focus on that. We’ll talk after. Thanks for…not ending this all.”

Bree: “You’re welcome. Kick Konrad’s ass, okay?”

Jordan: “Yeah, yeah…”

Jordan and Bree hug before Jordan heads back into her locker room as Bree heads off.

Jake Starr vs. Asher Hayes vs. Scarlet Grey

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Rope" by the Foo Fighters echo throughout the arena. At the 13 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses.

“This indecision got me climbing up the wall
Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you”

Phillips: “The following contest is a triple threat match, scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, from Chicago, Illinois, he is Asher Hayes!”

He makes his way down the ramp as the cheers of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, saluting the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side.

“Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose…”

He stands, once again, on the top rope. He tosses his shades out to the crowd, smirking and a blowing a kiss to the fans before dropping down, removing his jacket and handing it to the ref before leaning into the corner, waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes, the now former two-time Adrenaline Champion, lost to Jordan Majors at Retribution. Looking to get back on that proverbial horse here tonight.”

Knots: “And hoping to get back into the winning ways. But has a bit of a unique challenge. First Scarlet Grey, but not only that, Jake Starr!”

“Nymphetamine (Deva-Fix)” begins to play, and once the guitars kick in the lights dim just enough for red and white lights to stand out as they sway across the stage. Out from the back saunters Scarlet Grey, a smirk on her lips as she purposely sways her hips, drawing the gaze of every fan in the arena as they are entranced by the mere sight of her walking down the ramp, putting every runway model in existence to shame without even actually trying.

Phillips: “Next, from Parts Unknown, she is Scarlet Grey!”

She slowly walks up the steps before stepping between the top and second ropes, taking her sweet time with it to show off not only her ample display of cleavage but also the greatest ass god himself ever created for a woman. Once she's in the ring she waits in the corner, eyes moving over to the referee with a look that's just begging for him to come over and 'inspect' her for foreign objects.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey still looking to get back going since returning, but there are some other matters of concern with her.”

Knots: “There’s something off about her. She’s been more aggressive. Even just snapping on people. And then we saw a masked person who we swore was her a couple of weeks ago…I’d love to know what is going on there.”

The opening chords of "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown begin to echo throughout the stadium. With each opening drum beat, the logo of the Social Misfits flashes on the jumbotron...

Yeah, I get it you're an outcast
Always under attack always coming in last
Bringing up the past no one owes you anything
I think you need a shotgun blast a kick in the ass
So paranoid

WATCH YOUR BACK!

With those words, an explosion or pyro shoots high into the air from the stage and in front of the stage in another wall of sparks. Lights start to circle the arena as several spotlights turn to the stage. Jake Starr walks out from the back and looks around. He just smiles and nods. He surveys the crowd, feeling their energy and absorbing it all in.

Phillips: “And finally, from Des Moines, Iowa, he is Jake Starr!”

His nameplate comes up as Jake Starr starts to head down to the ring. But as he does, we see Chris Cannon, Sienna Swann and Xiomara Diaz run up behind him and Cannon nails Starr with a clothesline to the back of the head. Starr falls to the steel ramp. Chris turns and grabs him as Sienna gets a kick in and Xiomara kicks him too and Chris runs him over and throws him into the entrance set. The crowd boos loudly.

Sharper: “Give me a break! Come on! Sienna Swann, Chris Cannon, Xiomara Diaz! And they’re mugging Jake Starr!”

Knots: “Yeah, this will make them feel better!”

Sharper: “Starr stood up to them. And Starr is the problem they see with Jordan Majors too!”

Starr falls to the steel and Sienna and Xiomara start to stomp away on him as the crowd boos loudly. We cut to the ring to see Asher Hayes turning and walking to the ropes. He steps through the ropes and to the floor. He then starts to head up the rampway. Chris Cannon turns and sees this and he cuts him off, nailing him with a hard right. Asher nails him with one. They trade blows as Sienna keeps stomping away on Jake with Xiomara Diaz getting shots in.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes going up to try and save Jake Starr! At least some respect there.”

Knots: “Chris Cannon cutting him off. They’re going at it!”

Sharper: “While Sienna Swann and Xiomara Diaz wears out Jake Starr!”

Starr covers up as we see officials coming out and trying to get Xiomara away from Starr and then Sienna gets a couple more shots in as Sienna is backed up. Chris and Asher keep trading blows and then we see Scarlet Grey running up behind Asher and low blowing him. Asher falls over and back and rolls over. Scarlet then looks at him as Chris just smirks and backs up. He turns back as officials grab him and start to move him away. The crowd boos loudly. Scarlet then stomps Asher in the face before Asher rolls over.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey! From behind! Officials trying to get Swann, Cannon and Diaz out of here! Scarlet Grey meanwhile picking up the scraps!”

Knots: “Shows you how much she wants a win!”

Asher starts to get up, holding himself as Steve Hollinsworth, the official in the match, tries to get Grey away from Hayes. Scarlet meanwhile grabs Asher and drives him face first into the ring apron. She then watches him as he steps back and hits a drop toe hold, driving him face first into the steel steps. Asher falls back, holding his face in pain. He turns and Grey grabs Asher, dragging him up as best as she can and rolls him into the ring. Asher rolls over, holding himself in pain. We cut to the stage as Swann, Cannon and Diaz finally move to the back, yelling at some of the officials, Swann particularly getting in the face of Aaron Demitra as a couple of others check on Starr. Starr winces as we cut back to the ring. Grey turns to Hollinsworth as Hollinsworth turns to Hayes. He then calls for the bell to start it. The crowd roars a bit before Hayes staggers up to the ropes. Scarlet turns and runs at him and Hayes hoists her up and back drops her up and over to the floor. The crowd cheers. Hayes falls to a knee. He takes a moment for himself as he then gets to his feet.

Sharper: “Grey sent to the floor. A moment of reprieve for Asher Hayes! But I guess this may now be a singles match.”

Knots: “Jake Starr is getting checked on. He took a beating. Sienna Swann made sure every kick had something behind it and Diaz can throw some too.”

Hayes turns as Scarlet gets up and Hayes rolls to the floor. He then grabs her and rolls her into the ring. Hayes slides in and Scarlet starts to get up and Hayes runs over and clotheslines her down. He then walks around the ring. Grey stirs and gets up and Hayes walks over and hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. He goes for the pin.

Grey kicks out. Grey rolls over as Hayes pulls himself up and grabs Grey. Hayes whips Grey into the corner. Hayes runs after, but Grey jumps up and over and floats over. Hayes turns and Grey rakes the eyes. The crowd boos and Hayes falls back into the corner. Grey climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and nails Hayes with repeated hard forearm shots to the head. Asher leans back as Grey leans in, rubbing her chest in the face of Hayes. Hayes smirks a bit and Grey then steps back and hits a dropkick to the face. Hayes staggers out and rolls to the floor. Grey gets up. She then runs over and hooks the leg.

Hayes kicks out.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey still using her sex appeal to taunt her opponent. And Asher Hayes quickly found out she’s lovely but deadly.”

Knots: “A black widow in every way. Or maybe red widow.”

Sharper: “Either way, only two.”

We see Jake Starr starting to get up at the stage, wincing. The trainer is out with him and Starr shakes his head no. The trainer and officials keep him back, checking his ribs, as back in the ring, we see Scarlet stomping Asher over and over. Asher grabs at the ropes. Scarlet then grabs his arm and wrenches it. Asher holds onto the ropes but Scarlet kicks him in the chest. She then pushes him into the corner. Scarlet forearms him in the jaw and then again before backing up to the opposite corner. She then runs across and goes for a stinger splash, but Asher moves out of the way. Scarlet hits the corner and stumbles back and turns around into Asher who grabs her and hits a single knee facebuster. Scarlet falls back and Asher hooks the leg.

Scarlet kicks out. She rolls over and Asher grabs her. He then hits a short-arm clothesline. Asher gets up and moves to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. As he does, we see Jake Starr move past the officials and trainer and wincing and heading to the ring. Asher gets to the top rope. He then dives off and goes for a 450 splash.

Sharper: “Jake Starr on his way down. I guess he’s been cleared!”

Knots: “But Asher! On the top!”

Sharper: “450! No one home! Crash and burn!”

Scarlet moves out of the way as Asher hits the mat. He pops up a bit only for Scarlet to hit a split-legged leg drop to the back of Asher’s head. She rolls him over and goes for the pin.

Starr springboards to the top rope and hits a diving elbow to the back of Scarlet’s head to break it up. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Starr entering the match in a big way, breaking up the pin!”

Starr rolls over, holding his ribs as Scarlet rolls off. She starts to get up and Starr gets up and hits a dropkick, knocking her up and over the top rope to the floor. Starr rolls over and gets up and turns and runs at the ropes and hits a pescado right onto her. He rolls over. The crowd cheers some more. Starr slowly starts to get up. He looks around and turns and rolls into the ring. He then gets up and Asher immediately hits him with a step-up enziguri. Starr falls to the mat and kneels up as Asher runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a double knee to the face. The crowd ohs. Asher goes for the pin.

Scarlet pulls him off from the floor. She falls to the barricade. Ashe rolls over and starts to get up. Scarlet slides in and Asher gets up only for Scarlet to get up and run at him only for Asher to hit a back drop.

Sharper: “Scarlet back dropped just after breaking up the pin!”

Knots: “And now everyone knows it’s a three way!”

Starr turns to the ropes. Asher walks over and grabs him and hooks him up and hits a fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

Scarlet kicks Asher in the back to break it up. The crowd ohs. Asher rolls over in pain and starts to get up and Scarlet grabs him and tries to lock in the Scarlet Fever. The crowd roars as Asher reaches around before Scarlet hooks his leg and forces him down. The Asher reaches out. Scarlet keeps pulling back as Asher struggles. Starr slowly stirs as the referee checks on Asher. The crowd boos as Asher keeps reaching, but the arm starts to fall a bit. Starr then turns and dives over and hits a dropkick to the back of Scarlet’s head. The crowd ohs and Scarlet lets go and Scarlet rolls over as Asher rolls away.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey was looking to make Asher Hayes tap out. But Starr just bring it up. Breaking up the Scarlet Fever!”

Knots: “And now it may be a race to see who gets up first!”

Scarlet rolls over as Starr starts to get slowly gets up. Asher turns and Starr walks over and stomps Asher in the head and then Scarlet in the side. He turns back and grabs Asher. He pulls him up and forearms him in the jaw and then again before going to whip him across the ring. Asher bounces off the ropes and Starr goes to nail him, but Asher lunges and hits a shoulder dive into the ribs. Starr. Starr falls back and Asher grabs him and throws him out of the ring. He then turns around and Scarlet kicks him in the ribs. She then runs into the ropes, bounces off and goes for a sunset flip, but Asher drops down and reaches back, pulling on the legs.

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Asher Hayes!”

Asher rolls forward as Scarlet rolls away and turns to the official. Asher Hayes starts to get up.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes catches Scarlet Grey, getting her trapped and for the three count!”

Knots: “Starr tried to fight back, but Asher Hayes just saw the moment, creating it himself and Grey, continues to get close, but not close enough!”

Sharper: “How she’ll react, that could be a big one. But Asher Hayes rebounding from losing the Adrenaline Championship.”

Asher Hayes gets up and has his arm raised as Starr starts to get up, wincing in pain. The crowd cheers Hayes as Scarlet looks at the official and then rolls out of the ring. She storms to the back as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we see Jay Gold backstage, walking to one of the locker rooms backstage. He then stops and knocks on the door. He waits a moment before the door opens and Selena Frost steps out.

Frost: “Jay…”

Gold: “Selena. I feel we should clear the air.”

Frost: “Come on in.”

Gold: “Thank you.”

Gold steps in as Selena holds the door open. Selena steps in as the door closes behind Gold and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Sienna Swann, Xiomara Diaz and Chris Cannon can be seen walking down a hallway backstage. Sienna is smiling.

Sienna: “That was great. Felt good to kick his ass.”

Diaz: “Maybe that will help some people see things clearly.”

Sienna: “Even if not, I can get into the habit of taking out our frustrations on someone like that.”

Chris smirks as we then see Dean Black walking over to Sienna, Xiomara and Chris with a couple of other SCW officials.

Chris: “Oh this is going to be cute.”

Dean: “Sienna, Xiomara, Chris…please come with me. I’m escorting you off the premises.”

Sienna: “Are you serious? We’re your only stars!”

Dean: “The problems you’re causing – its best for you to just be removed. Please come with me.”

Sienna steps up.

Sienna: “Can’t Sasha do this. Doesn’t she want to play these games!”

Dean: “Come on.”

The officials come over and start to restrain Chris as Chris pulls away, yelling on one of them.

Chris: “What the hell are you doing? Get the hell off of me!”

We then see Bree Lancaster and Scott Burnside coming over.

Bree: “What is this about?”

Sienna: “Sasha’s kicking us out. Wants to kick us when we’re down!”

Chris: “Get off of me!”

The officials start to restrain Chris and start to move with Sienna and Xiomara. Bree looks at them.

Bree: “Well I’m coming with you. I’m not letting them do this! They can have the night without their US Champion! Scott, get my bags.”

Scott: “Yes Bree.”

Scott heads off as Bree walks with them. The commotion continues as we see James Evans walking out, holding the SCW World Champion, and just watching from afar. He smirks, mockingly waving as Sienna, Bree, Chris and Xiomara leave the building.

Back at ringside, we hear the sounds of “The show must go on” the SCW / Maserati Remix plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers as we cut to the stage as Owen Cruze walks out from the back, with Alistaire Allocco, Peyton Rice, and Kelcey Wallace. The four look around the arena as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “There’s a foursome we can all get behind. All victorious at Retribution too. Alistaire Allocco defeated Blake Mason – he’ll be in action later tonight. Peyton Rice overcame Kelsai Adamson-Mason. And Owen Cruze defeated Syren.”

Knots: “The only one not with them is Aaron Blackbourne and its not because he’s got a problem. He’s got Shilo Valiant on his mind. We’re going to hear from him later.”

Sharper: “And earlier tonight, Blackbourne included, this is the future Kelcey talked about. Sienna Swann meanwhile on her way out of here. Bree too. A big shift from where we were a couple of weeks ago.”

Owen Cruze heads down to the ring with Kelcey Wallace following a few steps behind. Allocco and Rice follow behind them. We then cut to see Damian Angel watching from the floor.

Sharper: “Damian Angel watching.”

Knots: “He left with Allocco at Retribution. So what the hell does that mean?”

Kelcey and Owen reach the ring. Owen climbs up and looks around and then hops into the ring. He holds the ropes open for Kelcey Wallace as Wallace steps inside. Peyton and Alistaire reach the ring and Allocco walks along the apron before holding the ropes open for Rice. Rice looks at Allocco with a smile as the four walk around the ring. Kelcey asks for a microphone and is handed one by Jason Phillips. Kelcey takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. Kelcey turns to everyone as the music fades out.

Kelcey: “I want to highlight something but I hand this microphone over to man who stepped up and reminded Syren why a legacy is not enough to last forever in this industry.”

The crowd cheers.

Kelcey: “Because while our former World Champion and our current US Champion, people who also felt they were owed everything, people who can’t handle that this sport is built on competition. People who have not learned from the lessons of others who have made those mistakes. People who feel they can take the place of others…”

The crowd boos a bit.

Kelcey: “They can fight the future. And here in this ring, while the group we call the Beauty Factory, they only walked away with one win, the future…the future represented in this ring…and Aaron Blackbourne will prove it when he gets to faace Datura properly or Shilo Valiant…they were victorious!”

The crowd cheers.

Kelcey: “No…they were Perfect!”

The crowd cheers louder.

Kelcey: “Blake Mason tried to show Alistaire that his way was wrong. He fought well. He tried to make his point. Yet Alistaire defeated him.”

The crowd cheers some more as Alistaire modestly nods as the camera focuses on him.

Kelcey: “Kelsai Adamson-Mason offered Peyton Rice an opportunity to have what we’ve all wanted – the showcase of two of the future stars of this sport. And they put on another classic and one where Peyton Rice, I hope you remembered who you are. And that is a future champion. No matter the hardship or the distractions.”

Kelcey turns to Peyton as Peyton smiles a bit as we cut to see Damian Angel watching from the floor still.

Kelcey: “And Owen…you kicked Syren’s ass again and maybe, just maybe she’ll get the hint. Owen…the floor is yours.”

Kelcey hands the microphone to Owen. Owen takes it as the crowd cheers. He looks around.

Owen: “Thank you Kelcey and Syren, I hope you’re listening. Because the fact is that everything she said it right. Let’s hope that finally you get the damn hint and stop blaming everyone else for the fact that you’re not World Champion and start looking in the mirror. The last year has been an interesting one for me, but nothing has been as interesting as the moment we are in right now. Sienna Swann – she stacked the deck. I always said she should get her rematch. Well she got a farce and in the process, she fell short. Now, she’s lost it too. She can join Syren in the group that need to take long looks in the mirrors. Because when I look in this ring…to people like Aaron Blackbourne…to people who have competed tonight and will compete later…and then I look at the fact that despite my disagreement with how James Evans handles himself, well…he definitely can fight!”

The crowd cheers.

Owen: “And I said it before, I hope at some point I’m facing you one on one in that ring again so we can see who really is the best between us. I get it, we have Clarity…or at least what Clarity was supposed to be for the first time since it was all announced. No more Trios shots in the way. Nothing more to muddy it up and I’m going to have to earn that shot. Well, guess what…unlike Sienna and Syren, I don’t have a problem doing just that!”

Owen pauses as the crowd cheers.

Owen: “See I don’t have a problem of facing anyone in this ring and proving to myself and the world I deserve another shot. Do I like the fact that my World Title reign lasted one month? No. Do I like the fact that my first defense was in the Chamber? No. But I showed up and competed. Just like James Evans did at Retribution. Just like Alistaire does. Just like Peyton does. Aaron Blackbourne! Konrad Raab! Asher Hayes! Kim Williams! Marie Jones! I can go on and on. Because we’re all fighting for that opportunity to challenge for a title…and in my case, getting back to challenging for the World Title. And James…I know you’re watching. I know you want to face the best. I am coming for you and I am coming for that title and I will EARN that opportunity!”

The crowd cheers.

Owen: “And I’ll be doing just that next week when I’m back in action in this ring. But this brings me to Cold Blooded. And well, I’ve pitched something else to Sasha. Because well, I was given another challenge a couple of weeks ago. A challenge that, much like Syren’s, was also personal.”

Owen pauses as he looks down.

Owen: “Someone else who wants to see what I’m capable of in this ring for himself!”

The crowd cheers.

Knots: “Someone else called him out? I haven’t heard anyone.”

Sharper: “Seems to have been private.”

Owen: “And its someone I respect. Someone all of us respect. And well, I think I’m going to turn the tables. Because for the last few months, I’ve been enjoying the challenges and I want to make one of my own. So at Cold-Blooded, how about it….Shaun!”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “What?!”

Owen: “How do you feel about getting in the ring with your nephew and we give the world a show, huh? Show the world how its done and I can show you what I’ve learned!”

Kelcey smiles as Owen pauses.

Owen: “Make something flashy. Let the world know, Hollywood producer!”

The crowd cheers as Owen brings the microphone down. “The show must go on” the SCW / Maserati Remix plays as Owen turns to Kelcey. Kelcey smiles. Alistaire and Peyton come in too the four talk in the ring before starting to exit.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze has just challenged his uncle, Shaun, for a match at Cold Blooded!”

Knots: “We figured this could happen, but I thought Shaun was done. I thought he had called it a day. But he apparently challenged Owen. Owen’s now naming a time and place!”

Sharper: “Will Shaun Cruze respond? I’m sure at some point.”

Owen Cruze exits the ring as Kelcey Wallace steps out next. Alistaire and Peyton exit the ring and walk down the steps. They start to head to the back as we cut away.

The scene opens as Jay Gold is walking out of the locker room of Selena Frost.

Gold: “Thank you for taking some time.”

Frost: “I always respected you. I disagreed. Just good that we were able to hash things out. You should get ready though. We’re going to put on a classic out there.”

Gold: “Of course.”

As Gold walks off, Jessica Winters walks over to Selena.

Frost: “Hey, Jessica-“

Winters: “Hey Selena. Just been waiting for you to finish up. Just wanted to see, have you heard anything regarding Regan? The rumours about her-“

Frost: “Well she’s ready to kick ass…but I know she wants to say something herself. She’ll say it herself later tonight.”

Winters: “Thanks Selena.”

Frost smiles and heads back in as Jessica Winters backs off and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Las Bandidas de Gata Negra vs. Team Desire

The lights dim a bit as “Nada Como Tú” begins to play, a bit of fog slowly beginning to form on the stage as golden orange lights pulse in rhythm with the guitars. Slowly, we see a figure crawling through it, almost like a cat trying to remain hidden before it pounces on its prey. When the main beat of the song kicks in, the figure picks up the pace until she reaches the end of the stage, crouching as she's far enough away from the fog to reveal herself to be Maria Vencejo. Not too far behind her is Valeria Garcia, her eyes slowly roaming over the fans with a cold, emotionless look. She looks down at Maria and a smile actually forms on her lips as she reaches down and helps her partner to a stand as the lyrics begin. The two of them begin making their way down to the ring, Maria staying ahead of Valeria and moving quicker as though she were energized by the song while Valeria maintains her slow, calculating approach. Maria slides into the ring before rolling into a kip-up, and Valeria slides in right behind her, pausing as she and Maria smile at one another before Maria helps her partner to her feet before twisting her around so the two are both facing the same way, Valeria in front of Maria. The two slowly back into their corner like this before separating to discuss strategy.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, they are Valeria Garcia and Maria Vencejo…Las Bandidas de Gata Negra!!!”

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Kings & Queens” by Ava Max plays Giovanna Steward steps out onto the stage with her partner Madison Steward next to her, with Katie Steward standing with them. Gigi fixes her leather spiked “Brat Club” jacket and she holds up black bandana in hand. While Maddy stands next to her in her white rabbit mask and does a Charlie Angel like pose. They continue their way to the ring, and both slide into the ring and throw their hands up to the crowd getting a nice reaction and they then get ready for their match. Katie remains on the outside.

Phillips: “And their opponents, they are Giovanna Steward and Madison Steward…Team Desire!!!”

The ref calls for the bell. Maria and Maddy remain in the ring as Gigi and Maria step out onto the apron. Maria and Maddy begin to circle around the ring, before lunging forward.

Sharper: “Maddy Steward and Valeria Garcia starting things out for their respective teams.”

Valeria takes Maddy into a side headlock. Maddy shoves her forward. Valeria comes off the ropes, and Maddy takes her down with an arm drag. She gets to her feet, letting go of the hold. Valeria gets to her feet, only for Maddy to connect with a springboard dropkick. Maddy goes for a quick cover.

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Valeria kicks out.

Knots: “Maddy getting a count of one in the opening moments of this match. Probably going to need to dig down a little deeper.”

Maddy grabs Valeria, only for Valeria to hit a European uppercut. Maddy staggers back. Valeria kicks at Maddy, only for Maddy to grab hold of her foot. Valeria follows up with an enziguri. Maddy falls into the ropes. Valeria gets to her feet and clubs Maddy, before hooking her and taking her down with a belly to back suplex. Valeria goes for a cover of her own.

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Maddy shoots the shoulder up.

Sharper: “Valeria getting a count of two after that belly to back suplex.”

Valeria gets to her feet, and lifts Maddy up, before hitting a knife edge chop and whipping her into the Bandidas corner. Valeria follows up with a running clothesline. Maddy buckles in the corner, as Valeria tags in Maria.

Sharper: “Maria now getting involved.”

Maria and Valeria begin to stomp away at Maddy.

Knots: “And here comes Gigi.”

Gigi is shown getting into the ring as the ref tries to get Valeria out of the ring. Gigi is shown connecting with a clubbing blow to the back of Maria, causing her to drop to one knee. Gigi is backed into her corner. Valeria grabs Maddy from behind, hitting a twisting neckbreaker on the ropes. Maddy bounces off the ropes, grabbing at her throat, as Maria scrambles over, trying to get a cover.

Sharper: “Valeria and Maria taking full advantage of this thing. The ref can’t take his eyes off them for one second.”

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Maddy manages to kick out.

Knots: “Maddy still showing signs of life.”

Sharper: “But you have to wonder how much damage has been done.”

Maria pulls Maddy up and goes to whip her into the ropes, but Maddy reverses. She pulls Maria close, before hitting her with a belly to belly suplex. Maria hits the mat and quickly scrambles to her feet, only for Maddy to grab her and plant Maria with an exploder suplex. Maddy goes for a cover.

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Maria shoots the shoulder up.

Knots: “Maddy with two and wait a minute…”

Sharper: “Here comes Raab and he’s got plenty still to deal with with Katie!”

Maddy is shown looking at Gigi and pointing to the outside, just as Raab reaches the bottom of the ramp. Katie turns and backs away before turning and bolting. Raab runs around the ring after him. Gigi looks at this and drops down as Katie spins around and goes over to the rampway. She starts to back away, terrified as Maddy watches, distracted by this all. Raab stops at the entrance way before just glaring at her, pure rage coming through his mask. Just then, Maddy is pulled down as Raab turns and starts to go after Gigi. Gigi looks around as Maddy is hit with Momento Cumbre. Maria goes for the pin as Valeria stands guard.

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The ref calls for the bell. “Nada Como Tú:” hits as Valeria and Maria roll out of the ring.

Phillips: “Here are your winners… Valeria Garcia and Maria Vencejo…Las Bandidas de Gata Negra!!!”

Gigi looks around as she slides into the ring, but just as she does, Raab does, almost in mirror image and Gigi turns and goes to run across, but Raab reaches out, grabbing her tights and pulling her back in and right into a release German suplex. The crowd roars as Gigi rolls out of the ring. Raab turns and looks up as Katie looks on stunned.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab launching Gigi Steward as Katie Steward, again, just narrowly getting out of dodge!”

Knots: “Raab incensed by what the Stewards did, tricking him into thinking his wife was giving birth, all to set up some damn story for him. They’re playing with people’s lives and Katie is going to have to deal with the consequences at some point!”

Sharper: “As Valeria Garcia and Maria Vencejo…Las Bandidas de Gata Negra, picking up a win in their return, quickly putting the tag division on notice.”

Raab just steps up as Valeria and Maria walk past Katie. Valeria glances at her as Katie turns to the ring and looks around, before letting out a Goddess Scream as we cut away.

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage, where Jaina Lancaster is standing by with Blake Mason.”

Backstage, we see Blake Mason standing with Jaina Lancaster. The crowd cheers a bit.

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. And Blake…”

Blake: “I realize this is somewhat awkward, but let’s get through it.”

Jaina: “We’re both professionals. And I’m not here to speak about my aunt. Instead, you stepped up to go after Damian Angel. You challenged Alistaire Allocco, but Allocco defeated you. Going forward, what do you have to say to Alistaire Allocco? Have you been convinced?”

Blake: “I’m convinced that Alistaire Allocco is as good as advertised. And if he wants to continue to compete as he has, that’s his prerogative. I can respect that. I just disagree. And the problem is that someone else who was also involved in that match, even if unofficially, Damian Angel…we don’t operate by the same rules. And take issue with what you’ve done to my family. You hold Peyton Rice as your savior in many ways. You look up to her. She’s a hell of a talent, but she doesn’t need you. And Damian…after our clashes, three weeks ago on this program, what could’ve happened at Retribution…I don’t trust you as far as I can throw you. And Damian, it seems like you need someone who is willing to force you out of the way and out of some people’s lives. So if I need to, I’ll do what Peyton Rice and Alistaire Allocco should do and while Kelsai will let love in…I’m not looking for love. I’m looking to make a statement now and it’s not out of kindness or from a place of respect. This…this is all disrespect.”

Jaina: “Thank you for your time.”

Blake nods. Blake turns and Jaxson Sullivan steps off camera and he and Blake walk off as the scene cuts to black.

COMMERCIALS

Selena Frost vs. Jay Gold

“Until the Day I Die” hits the sound system, as a golden hue washes over the arena. As soon as the loud crash is heard a few measures in, Jay Gold appears on the stage. The crowd pops for the SCW Hall of Famer. Jay surveys the crowd with squinted eyes before strolling down the ramp towards the ring.

Phillips: “From Albany, New York… SCW Hall of Famer… first ever Supreme Champion…. JAY GOLD!”

Once there, Jay stands up on the apron, and looks out and smiles. He steps into the ring and once he's in the middle of his ring with his arms held up high, golden pyro explodes out of all four turnbuckles as the crowd continues to cheer Gold. Jay readies himself for the pending battle.

Sharper: “Two individuals who have, or maybe had, some respect for one another. They respect each other in the ring. There have been some disagreements outside of it.”

Knots: “They can deal with it in the ring!”

Sharper: “Selena Frost took issue with Jay Gold drafting Xander Valentine as part of his team at the 2020 Trios Tournament. It didn’t work as he had hoped either.”

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Nome, Alaska by way of New York City, New York, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her front hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward, her back arm lifted behind her to the sky. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground, causing a crack like ice to form and sprint down the ramp and towards the ring! Reaching the ring, Selena slides under the ropes to enter it. She gets up and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal. She looks around as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Selena Frost meanwhile looking to rebound after the World Tag Team Championship disappointment. Frozen Hell not walking out the champions.”

Knots: “But a lot of rumours around Regan too. Will she focus? Then again, if anyone knows, it’s got to be her. Selena and Regan talk about everything.”

Sharper: “And Jay Gold also looking to rebound from a tough loss to Gavin Taylor.”

The bell sounds and Jay Gold and Selena Frost look at one another. They start to circle the ring a bit as Jay watches Selena. Selena watches Jay. They lunge and lock up in the middle of the ring. Jay quickly grabs the arm and locks in an arm wrench. He holds on and Selena reaches out. She flips forward and nips up and then wrenches the arm of Jay. Jay reaches around and moves to the ropes. He uses them to backflips through. He then wrenches the arm of Selena back. He pulls her away from the ropes. Selena then rolls forward and bridges back before spinning around, breaking the grasp and hitting a dropkick. Jay hits the mat. He rolls over and Selena gets up. Jay gets up too.

Sharper: “Selena with the dropkick. Jay hits hard, but both getting back up.”

Knots: “Well this could be interesting. Both very similar styles. Both known for their time in the Adrenaline Division too!”

Jay then lunges again and Selena grabs the arm. She jerks on it and then runs to the corner. She climbs up, drops down to the top rope and hops back up before jumping back and twisting through into an arm drag. Jay rolls through. Selena gets up and Jay looks at her as she runs at him and dropkicks him back into the corner. He falls to the mat. Selena grabs him and then pulls him out before snapmaring him down and going for the pin.

Jay kicks out. Selena moves to the arm again. She holds on and Jay starts to get up. He then grabs her and spins through and hits a snap hip toss. Selena gets up and Gold hits a dropkick. Selena hits the mat. She gets up and Jay quickly kicks her in the ribs and hits a snap suplex. He floats over for the pin.

Selena kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall with the two count. Snap suplex caught Selena off guard.”

Knots: “And that may be what it takes. Hit something when someone’s not expecting it, force the air out, and get the win.”

Sharper: “And both have the experience and skill to do just that.”

Selena turns and Gold moves into a side headlock. He pulls back as Selena gets him back to the ropes. She goes to fire him off, but Gold plants his feet and throws Selena over. She lands on her ass before Gold hits a dropkick to the back. He goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Gold hits a snapmare before running forward. He bounces off and goes for a running boot. Selena leans back, dodging it before reaching up and rolling Gold over into a school boy.

Gold kicks out. Both get up and Selena and Gold both go for dropkicks. They both miss. Both get up and Gold goes for a clothesline. Selena ducks and then grabs his head and hits a neckbreaker. She rolls over for the pin.

Sharper: “Both went for the dropkick! Missed! Gold misses the clothesline! Selena! Neckbreaker!”

Gold kicks out. He rolls over and Selena walks over and grabs him. She then wrenches his arm and hits a back kick, knocking him to the mat. Selena turns and stands next to him and hits a standing moonsault. She hooks the leg.

Gold kicks out. He starts to get up and Selena hits a shoot kick to the thigh and then another. Gold falls to the corner. Selena grabs him and then chops him. The crowd woos. She chops him again. More woos. Gold then grabs her and spins her around and chops her. Woos follow. He then goes for another, but Selena goes to block it. Gold however then kicks her in the leg and jumps up with an enziguri kick. Selena falls out of the corner. Gold then climbs the turnbuckle to the top rope. Selena gets up and turns and Gold takes her down with a corkscrew moonsault into a pin.

Selena kicks out.

Sharper: “Gold with the moonsault. Only two!”

Knots: “Gold’s turning up the agility here. Selena better be ready to respond!”

Gold gets up. Selena rolls over. Gold hits another dropkick, knocking her down. She hits the mat and rolls over. Gold then grabs her and scoops her up and slams her down. He exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. He gets to the top, but Selena suddenly gets up and runs over and jumps to the middle rope before jumping up and hooking her legs around his head and snapping him off with a top rope frankensteiner! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Selena! Frankensteiner! Out of nowhere!”

Knots: “I see she heard me!”

Selena goes for the pin.

Gold kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up in the corner. Selena gets up and runs at him and hits a running leg lariat. She rolls down. Gold staggers out and Selena grabs him and hits a running bulldog. She then turns and moves to the corner. She climbs up to the top rope as the crowd roars and goes for a moonsault. Gold moves out of the way. She hits hard and slowly gets up. Gold gets up and grabs her and plants her with a DDT. He rolls her over for the pin.

Selena gets her shoulder up. Gold rolls over. He gets up and turns and hits a leg drop. He turns and Selena rolls over. Gold grabs her and pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. He hoists her up and hits a snap belly to back suplex. He turns and runs into the ropes and jumps to the middle rope and springboards off into another leg drop. He goes for the pin.

Selena gets her shoulder up. Gold turns and grabs her and then pulls her up before Selena counters with a jawbreaker. Gold ends up at the ropes. Selena runs at him and Gold lowers his head and goes for a back drop. Selena spins through and sends up on the apron. Gold turns and Selena hits a pump kick to the jaw. Gold stumbles back, but remains on his feet. Selena then springboards to the top rope and dives forward with a seated senton into a pin.

Gold counters with sunset flip.

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Selena goes for a superkick. Gold ducks and spins around and rolls her up!

Selena kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall out of the dodge!”

Knots: “They’re now just playing chess in there. The wrestling equivalent. If you cradled the queen if you will!”

Gold gets up and forearms Selena. He goes to whip her into the ropes. She bounces off and Gold scoops her up for a tilt-a-whirl, but Selena counters with an arm drag. He rolls through. He turns and runs back at her and Selena jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

Gold kicks out. Both get up and Selena hits a gamengiri. Gold falls to the ropes and then steps forward where Selena grabs his arm and hits the Paydirt. Gold falls to the mat. Selena goes for the pin.

Gold gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and Selena gets up. She grabs him and Gold hits a single leg take down. Selena turns and Gold grabs her arm, pulls her over and locks in a La Magistral.

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Gold runs to the ropes, jumping to the middle rope. He goes for a lionsault. Selena drops down. Gold lands on his feet and Selena then jumps up to the middle rope and dives back with the Cold Shoulder!

Sharper: “And Selena gets maybe the advantage with the Cold Shoulder!”

Knots: “Jesus! Jay Gold showing he can still go and Selena keeping up with him!”

Sharper: “But now for Selena, can she capitalize? Or does Jay Gold have another ace up his sleeve!”

Selena slowly gets up and Gold starts to get up. Selena then kicks him in the ribs and then jumps up and hits a dropkick. Gold stumbles back to the ropes. Selena then turns and runs across the ring, bounces off and jumps up and hits a crossbody, both go up and over and Selena and Jay both land awkwardly, with Jay nearly landing on his head, but more his shoulder as Selena lands hard shoulder first too. They roll over. (1) Selena and Jay remain in a heap though. (2) Selena turns and winces as Jay rolls over, holding his arm. (3) Gold turns and rolls again to the barricade. (4) Selena grabs at the ring apron and stirs. (5) She then holds her arm and winces, dropping back to a seated position. (6) Gold actually starts to get up first and falls to a knee. (7) He then turns and crawls over to Selena. (8) Selena nods and the two talk a bit.

Selena: “You ok? Your arm?”

Gold: “Hurt. Yours?”

Selena: “Same.

(9) The crowd looks on and boos as bit as Selena and Gold start to get up. (10) The bell sounds and the crowd boos loudly. Gold and Frost, however, keep talking to one another.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, both Jay Gold and Selena Frost have been counted out. This match is a draw!”

The crowd boos as the Las Vegas crowd was hoping for a finish. Gold and Frost keep chatting before Gold nods and walks off. Selena Frost watches Gold as he walks away, moving his arm, trying to stretch it a bit.

Sharper: “A hard landing. Both potentially injured, but perhaps a renewed respect.”

Knots: “Not like they didn’t respect each other. But both checking on the other instead of just fighting and ending this.”

Sharper: “We hope both are alright here. Both favouring their arms.”

Selena watches as Gold heads up the rampway. The camera focuses on him as the crowd boos a bit more and we cut away.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jessica Winters is standing by with Las Vegas’s own, Ace Marshall.”

Backstage, we see Ace Marshall standing backstage with Jessica Winters. In his hand is the Trios Tournament contract. Cassidy Carter is with him.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. I’m a bit confused, Ace. You’ve taunted Sienna Swann about the Trios Tournament contract. You defeated Glory Braddock at Retribution. But Sienna Swann is not the World Champion and for several moments, you’ve been waving that contract around.”

Ace: “Please. I’m going to use it for whatever I want. Next week, live on this program, we’re going to have the Ace Marshall roulette. Spin the wheel and determine whether you wrestle naked or not!”

Jessica: “Ah…”

Ace: “Okay…we fire you out of a camera?”

Jessica: “Ace…”

Cassidy: “You get me a drink?”

Cassidy yawns.

Ace: “Okay, that last one is possible. What? I can’t flash this thing around. I mean David Helms is facing the fools of the Wonderland and trust me, to get him that pissed, you need to do a lot. It’s almost sad to know I’m not the sole Judas anymore. Way to go Jason. Take my spot!”

Ace shrugs.

Ace: “Sienna was wasting weeks and weeks on this. I mean it’s Vegas. Maybe I could put this down on red or some damn thing. Whatever…the problem is that I don’t know what to use this for. I’m the Best in the World! I beat that at Retribution!”

Ace sighs.

Ace: “Oh well. Maybe next week, I’ll share what I’m doing with this-“

Jessica: “So you’re just going to do what Sienna did?”

Ace: “Why not? Worked for her. I mean I could get the main event spot! Should I complain more? You’ve been around a bunch more.”

Cassidy: “Get me some tequila! Woooo!”

Cassidy walks out of the scene.

Ace: “That I can get behind.”

Jessica: “So you’re just wasting our time?”

Ace: “Well I was thinking James was screwed. No offense to the guy. I mean he’s screwed in the head and well, yeah, he can fight, but I figured they got it. And well my plan was to screw with Sienna. But now she’s gone. And well, it’s not fun anymore. I mean I want some fun around here. That’s what this can be used for. Gotta go back to the drawing board. Hey Cass! We got a drawing board?”

Cassidy walks into view with a bottle of Jose Cuervo.

Jessica: “Where did you get that?”

Cassidy: “It’s Vegas! I own this town!”

Cassidy smirks and walks off as Ace shrugs.

Ace: “It’s true. Now if you excuse me, while I figure out what to do with this lovely thing or figure out who’s fun to screw with, I’m gonna do tequila shots out of my wife’s belly button. You can come too!”

Jessica: “Ah thanks, but no…”

???: “Hold up! I’ll come!”

Ace: “Get your own!”

Ace walks off as Asher Hayes walks into the scene, towel around his neck. Jessica just shakes her head and heads off. The scene cuts to black.

COMMERCIALS

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “My Name” by From Ashes To New begins, the lyrics starting about eight seconds into the song. White lights slowly begin to envelop the stage as we see that smoke has also begun to engulf it. The Tron also comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations, as well as clips of his various artistic endeavors including writing, painting, drawing and digital art. During this, we see a figure standing in the smoke, but that and the lighting make it impossible to tell who the silhouette belongs to. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the sides of the stage in sync with the silhouette throwing his arms in the familiar raised and outstretched pose, the smoke clearing almost as if on command to reveal the creative soul himself, causing the fans erupt into cheers. The lights start to come back on, although they're both dimmed and rotating between every color in the spectrum to the beat of the song, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring.

Sharper: “At Retribution, we saw a surprising turn of events. It wasn’t Datura that Blackbourne clashed with, but Shilo Valiant. Shilo Valiant arrived, dressing as Datura.”

Knots: “We thought something was wrong, but knew Datura played games too, but it turned out to be Shilo Valiant pulling a fast one over everyone.”

Blackbourne walks down to the ring and steps over to the steel steps. He walks up them and into the ring. He straightens his leather jacket and demands a microphone. Jason Phillips walks over and Blackbourne takes it. He turns back to the middle of the ring and brings the microphone to his mouth.

Blackbourne: “So Shilo…had your fun? Had to attack Datura, rob the fans out of something they were interested in…and make it all about yourself?”

Blackbourne pauses.

Blackbourne: “See, Shilo, you’re just making this easier. You didn’t answer my challenge. You could’ve proven yourself to be someone to guide the future. Instead, you’re just as conceited as everyone else-“

The arena turns black. On the screen, scenes of post-apocalyptic landscapes haunt the darkness. Over the speakers, an eerie synth pad sets the mood as a deep, raspy voice begins speaking:

“The car’s on fire, and there’s no driver at the wheel, and the sewers are all muddied with a thousand lonely suicides, and a dark wind blows…

The government is corrupt and we’re on so many drugs with the radio on and the curtains drawn. We’re trapped in the belly of this horrible machine, and the machine is bleeding to death. The sun has fallen down, and the billboards are all leering, and the flags are all dead at the top of their poles.

It went like this: The buildings tumbled in on themselves. Mothers clutching babies picked through the rubble and pulled out their hair. The skyline was beautiful on fire, all twisted metal stretching upward, everything washed in a thin orange haze

I said ‘Kiss me. You’re beautiful. These are truly the last days. You grabbed my hand and we fell into it like a daydream or a fever.”

A chorus of strings play a melancholic tune as a pale spotlight settles at the top of the ramp. There, it falls on Datura, dressed in a pair of tight, dark jeans and a black hoodie. She stops at the top of the ramp and stares out into the darkness of the crowd and sea of jeers that flood her way. Datura walks to the ring as Aaron Blackbourne watches her. The camera cuts up closer to show it is clearly her.

Sharper: “Datura now coming out. Stopping Blackbourne before he can continue whatever message he was going to send.”

Knots: “Well I hate to say it, but it’s not just his problem. It’s hers. Shilo attacked her too!”

Datura walks over to the ring and grabs the middle rope and pulls herself onto the apron. She steps up, allowing Aaron to get a clear view of her. Datura even motions to her, pointing at herself, before stepping into the ring. She then steps forward. She walks past Blackbourne and asks for a microphone for herself. Phillips obliges and hands her one. Datura takes it as Blackbourne looks at her. Datura’s music fades.

Blackbourne: “Not surprised you’re out here.”

Datura: “Well you should’ve have expected it because when Shilo Valiant went after me, he made me his concern too.”

Blackbourne: “Not surprised. And not surprised because of you…but we now know exactly what this is all about…”

Datura: “The precious hall of famer is sad you got a new girl.”

Datura looks at Blackbourne as Blackbourne looks down, a bit uncomfortable about that line.

Datura: “Did I say something that got to you? Sorry, Aaron, but this isn’t the time for us to be thin-skinned. The fact is that I actually was looking forward to what you’d bring against me. But well, you’re right, Shilo has my attention. And I don’t have a problem giving him my attention. He can learn first hand why one should regret that. To dress up like me. To usurp my position, my aura, for a lark.”

Blackbourne: “And you’re just collateral damage.”

Datura: “Blackbourne…I’m not going to be satisfied with you trying to stand up for me. The man attacked me backstage on a night I was looking forward to competing. So here’s what I propose. You and I…no, no, no. We’re not going to team up.”

Blackbourne: “Had no intention to team up.”

Datura: “Good. Because I’m going for him and if you get in my way…I’m going to have to kick your ass too.”

Blackbourne: “Then we’ll have our match that way. Because Shilo, he’s my fight. And we have much more to resolve than you have to.”

Datura: “Then get creative!”

Just then, the lights go out. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “And as if on cue.”

Knots: “They start focusing on one another…”

“The Man Who Laughs” by Rob Zombie starts to play throughout the arena. The crowd roars as the song plays throughout the arena, while keeping the arena in darkness.

“Leave that boy behind
Convict of our trades
Steal the small ones
Carved and homemade
Transform children
Flesh and living slaves
Clowns and jesters are
The ones you can not save”

Just then, as the chorus plays, a spotlight shines down on the stage, reminiscent of Shilo Valiant’s old entrance. But instead of Shilo, we just see a shot of a head, wearing Shilo Valaint’s mask, with a huge smile on its face. The head sits in the middle of the stage.

The man who laughs

Datura just smirks as Blackbourne looks at the head.

Sharper: “What in the world?”

Knots: “That’s friggin’ creepy!”

Sharper: “And look…the head…it’s Shilo...smiling?”

The song continues to play in the background as the camera cuts back to the stage, focusing on it for a few moments longer before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Gavin Taylor giving an over the top speech backstage, from a distance, with Adam Allocco.

Sharper: “Oh give me a break…”

Knots: “Is that Adam Allocco with Gavin Taylor?”

Sharper: “It is. And look at these two. Two peas in a pod. And Gavin Taylor will be facing Alistaire Allocco later tonight.”

Gavin finishes his speech and Adam, in equally over the top fashion, speaks, almost as if these two are speaking the same language. None of the conversation is picked up by the cameras. The scene plays out for a few moments longer before we cut away.

Tommy Valentine vs. Kelsai Adamson-Mason

SCW Television Championship

The arena's lights cut out completely, plunging the whole room into darkness for several seconds before the screens light up to display a countdown.

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

2...

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NOW!

The screens show static for a few seconds before going dark once more. The black screen starts to pulse now like a heartbeat and on each pulse that reverberates round the arena, a shot of Thomas in various poses is shown before reverting to the blackness until the next pulse that sounds like a bass drum beat with increasing volume until a final shot of him holding the SCW Title aloft after winning the match at Taking Hold Of The Flame is Shown and remains until two green fireworks shoot from the rafters and explode on the ramp. The explosion drifts across the ramp before the beginning chords to "Cut The Cord" by Shinedown, hits.

A shot of "Thorn" going for the Swanton from the top of a chamber pod at Under Attack 2009 is shown in slow motion as he misses it and hits nothing but canvas. A shot now of him hitting the Socially Unacceptable Moonsault stomp from the top rope onto Justin Davis is shown, the impact punctuated by the last word of the verse before a shadowed figure can be seen standing in front of the curtain at the top of the ramp.

"FREE-DOM LALALALA FREE-DOM FOLLOW ME!"

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverbrates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start cheering.

The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp as he looks out into the audience that are now cheering loudly, chanting his name in some cases. He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before he resumes walking down to the ring. As he walks past the barrier he looks out into the crowds and goes to high fives a few fans before moving on down the ramp, the smirk still on his face before he slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before smiling at all the fans in the crowds. He jumps down and does the same to all the turnbuckles before standing still in the centre, cranking his neck. Thomas then stands motionless in the corner before waiting for his opponent.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing first, he is one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions…TOMMY VALENTINE!!!”

“Let Love In” by the Goo Goo Dolls plays again as Kelsai turns and almost resets, finding her smile and starting to head to the ring. Kelsai walks to the ring, Amy walking down step-for-step with her. Getting to the ring, Kelsai hands the title to Amy, and jumps from the floor to the ring apron before she steps through the ropes, reveals her simple all white attire, and goes to her corner, smiling and waving enthusiastically, before she gets ready for her match, with Amy keeping watch from the corner outside. The ref takes the belt from Amy, before lifting it up. Both competitors stare at the title, then at one another. The ref hands the belt to the announcer.

Phillips: “And introducing next, accompanied by Amy Chastaine, she is the current SCW Television Champion…KELSAI ADAMSON MASON!!!”

The ref calls for the bell. Tommy steps out of the corner, as does Kelsai. They go for a tie-up, with Tommy pulling her into side headlock position. Kelsai tries to break free, only for Tommy to flip her over onto the mat.

Sharper: “The former World Champion, Tommy Valentine, in control during the early stages of this TV title match.”

Kelsai manages to push herself up from the mat, but Tommy maintains the head lock position, before flipping forward with an inverted neckbreaker. Kelsai slumps to the mat, grabbing at her neck. Amy can be heard shouting at Kelsai.

Amy: “You’re okay! You’re okay! You got this!”

Tommy can be shown smirking, earning some boos.

Knots: “Tommy Valentine showing that he’s not trying to win any popularity contests. Just championship gold.”

Kelsai is shown getting to her feet. Tommy clubs her in the back before whipping her into the ropes. Kelsai comes back and Tommy takes her down with a dropkick, sending Kelsai to the outside.

Sharper: “Kelsai going up and over to the top, crashing to the floor below.”

Kelsai is shown getting to her feet, using the apron.

Sharper: “No one can deny the fight Kelsai has.”

Tommy bounces off the ropes and connects with a baseball slide, sending Kelsai to the floor once again. Tommy rolls out of the ring, grabbing Kelsai, before whipping her into the apron. Tommy follows this up with a running clothesline. Kelsai buckles a bit, before Tommy rolls her into the ring. Tommy follows and goes for the cover.

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Kelsai kicks out.

Knots: “Tommy getting a two count.”

Sharper: “Kelsai taking some punishment so far, but she’s showing that fight. That she is not going to be put away that easily.”

Tommy gets to his feet and goes to reach down to grab Kelsai, only for her to reach up, pulling him down into an inside cradle.

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Tommy kicks out!

Sharper: “Kelsai with a near fall and Tommy looks none too pleased.”

Kelsai scrambles to her feet and charges at Tommy, connecting with a few forearm strikes, backing him into the ropes, before whipping him across. Tommy hits the ropes and bounces back, connecting with a spinning clothesline.

Knots: “Tommy stopping Kelsai before she could really build any momentum.”

Tommy begins to climb the top rope as Kelsai is shown getting to her feet. She turns just as Tommy looks down at her. Kelsai charges, leaping up, and taking Tommy down with an arm drag off the top. Tommy lands hard.

Sharper: “Kelsai turning the tide.”

Kelsai climbs to the top, looks down at Tommy, before leaping off the top and connecting with a 720 splash. Kelsai grabs at her ribs before hooking the leg.

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Tommy manages to kick out. Kelsai gets to her feet and charges at the ropes, before leaping up and springing off, connecting with a springboard moonsault. She goes for another pin.

Knots: “Kelsai going for another cover.”

Sharper: “Trying to keep her opponent grounded.”

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3….NOOO! Tommy shoots the shoulder up.

Sharper: “The Champion almost retained. Valentine getting the shoulder up just in the nick of time.”

Kelsai gets to her feet, pulling Tommy up. She goes to whip her across the ring, but Tommy reverses. Kelsai hits the ropes, and Tommy goes for a dropkick, but Kelsai hangs onto the top rope. Tommy hits the mat. Kelsai climbs to the second rope as Tommy is shown getting to his feet. He turns and Kelsai, leaps and takes him down with a tornado DDT. Kelsai goes for another cover.

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Tommy kicks out once again.

Sharper: “Tommy manages to kick out at two.”

Kelsai grabs Tommy and goes to whip him across, but Tommy reverses once again. Kelsai bounces back and Tommy takes her down with a spinning heel kick. Kelsai hits the mat and slowly pushes herself up, only for Tommy to connect with a crescent kick, driving her back to the mat. Tommy picks Kelsai up and goes to whip her across, but Kelsai reverses, going for a roundhouse only for Tommy to dunk under, transitioning behind Kelsai before grabbing her and taking her down with the Messiah Syndrome. Tommy goes for the cover.

Knots: “Knees to the back and the Champ is down.”

Sharper: “Does he have it here?”

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3…NOOOO!!! Kelsai shoots the shoulder up! The crowd erupts. Tommy looks at the ref, who states it was a two count.

Sharper: “The crowd, nor the challenger, can believe it. Kelsai kicked out just before the three.”

Tommy gets to his feet, as Kelsai rolls over and begins to slowly push herself up. Tommy kneels to one knee and beckons for the opponent to get to their feet with an upward motion of his arm.

Sharper: “Tommy going old school, signaling for the Griever’s Bane.”

Kelsai gets to her feet as Tommy charges. Kelsai turns just as Tommy grabs her and plants her with the Griever’s Bane. He then hooks the leg.

1

2

3!!!

"Cut The Cord" hits as the crowd begins to boo. Tommy is shown getting to his feet as the ref is handed the belt by the timekeeper. Tommy snatches it away and climbs the top rope, pointing at the title. Amy is shown getting into the ring and checking on Kelsai, before helping her to her feet. Tommy jumps down, only to find Kelsai standing behind him. They look at each other.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine is the new TV Champion, and Kelsai trying to show him respect.”

Kelsai extends her hand. Amy is shown nodding her head. Tommy looks at the crowd, who can be heard cheering. He looks at Kelsai, before a smirk appears across his face. He then just walks past her and smirks. He walks over to the ropes and drops down to the floor. He then starts to walk to the back.

Sharper: “Come on. Not even shaking hands…”

Knots: “Tommy I guess doesn’t want to let love in!”

Amy Chastaine looks at Tommy with a bit of disdain. We then see Blake Mason walking out from the back. He takes a few steps down and Tommy Valentine walks over to him. Blake points to the ring.

Blake: “Got a problem with her? What is wrong with you?”

Tommy: “Got a woman with ass for days that’s waiting. You’d know.”

Tommy shoves Blake out of his way as Blake steps back and Tommy continues to the back. He turns and holds his titles over his head as the crowd boos. Blake glares at him as Tommy walks through the curtain.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Tommy Valentine can be seen walking over to his locker room, holding his two title belts. Jaina Lancaster walks over to him.

Tommy: “Hold it …hold it…just like your mom should figure out, I got other more important things to do than deal with others right now.”

Jaina: “But, you just disrespected Kelsai-“

Tommy: “Take that however she wants. I’ve got priorities.”

Tommy opens the door. We then see Kandis sticking her head out.

Kandis: “I thought I heard a voice…”

Tommy: “Brought some more gold…”

Kandis: “Oh…this will be fun…”

Kandis reaches out and grabs the TV Title, revealing that she is clearly topless, using the title to cover herself up, while admiring the faceplate. Jaina looks at her a bit stunned, suggesting that the camera isn’t revealing the whole picture

Jaina: “Oh…ah..”

Tommy: “Stare why don’t ya. Got the picture? Want a comment about us being champions? Kandis?”

Kandis smirks and holds the door open, the camera pans up, just to be safe.

Kandis: “We’re having the time of our lives. Told you this is our division. And whoever wants to come at us next…they can’t beat our chemistry.”

Tommy: “Damn right. Now screw off.”

Tommy steps into the locker room and the door closes behind her. Jaina looks a bit surprised, even embarrassed, having not been expecting that before we cut away.

There’s a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. The lights return slowly and dimly in a crimson hue as a boos spread throughout the arena, then without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...

"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"

The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...

"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."

“Indestructible” By Disturbed hits over the P.A system causing the crowd to erupt into a sea of boos as they know who is about to make their presence felt. Christy Matthews walks out with Christopher Richter, followed by Ravyn Taylor and Alexander Crowe, and then finally Syren with CHBK. The crowd boos louder and louder as they see the group of Infamous en masse.

Sharper: “We were wondering when we would hear from Infamous. And it looks like we’re going to hear from them all.”

Knots: “What’s there to say though? It was not a good night at Retribution! At all! And thank God!”

The group slowly makes their way down the rampway to the ring, continually greeted by the boos from the crowd. Christy Matthews is first to enter the ring, followed by Christopher Richter. Alexander Crowe hops onto the apron and holds the ropes open for Ravyn Taylor and for Syren. CHBK walks up the steel steps and enters the ring last. Syren looks around as the crowd continues to boo. Syren walks across the ring and grabs a microphone waiting for her on the apron. She takes it and walks over to the middle of the ring.

Sharper: “And we should highlight Syren’s new book, Chapter One, is available for order. Written by her, getting some good press.”

Knots: “Maybe she’ll just talk about that.”

Syren looks around, the microphone down at her side. The crowd continues to boo her as she looks around. Ravyn Taylor walks over and leans on the ropes, surveying the crowd. Christy Matthews paces a bit. Syren just looks out at it, stone-faced, not responding. CHBK looks around too as the boos continue. This carries on for several moments.

Crowd: “Syren sucks! Syren sucks!”

The crowd chants more and more as Syren listens. Syren continues to scan the crowd. She slowly brings the microphone to her mouth. She then looks at it. The boos return, ensuring she would be drowned out. She slowly lowers the microphone again and looks at the crowd. She takes a deep breath, trying to cover up whatever emotions she’s thinking. Ravyn Taylor steps back and says something to Christy as Syren looks down. She then brings the microphone back up, but the boos grow yet again.

Knots: “I think she’s popular here in Las Vegas!”

Sharper: “This crowd letting her have it. We’ve seen Syren, and Infamous, and just like Sienna Swann earlier…people have grown tired with their antics!”

Knots: “Guess they’re not going to buy her book, huh?”

Syren looks at the microphone as CHBK walks over and says something to her. The boos continue.

Crowd: “You all suck! You all suck!”

The chanting starts as Syren brings the microphone down, this time a bit more forcefully, clearly showing that its starting to get to her. CHBK walks over to her as does Ravyn Taylor. They both talk to her, whispering to her as the crowd chanting continues for several moments longer.

KABLAAAAAAAAAAM!!!

The opening horns of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Wanna B Ur Lovr” begin to play out over the crowd. The crowd roars as Syren’s anger gets only more visible as she looks out. Derek Adonis then walks out from the back, holding a microphone and wearing a cape. Cookie is with him, dressed in a small top and booty shorts, and wearing a cape too. They look around.

Knots: “Uh…Derek…maybe not the time!”

Sharper: “Well they’re dressed as superheroes it appears!”

Knots: “Kablam Man and Cookie Girl?”

Derek Adonis starts to head to the ring as Syren slowly turns to the entrance way. Derek stops about halfway.

Derek: “I heard someone saying someone sucks and I thought…KABLAM!”

Derek looks around as the crowd roars.

Derek: “KABLAM MAN MOUNTAIN and THE COOKIE MAMA ARE HERE!”

Derek looks at the ring.

Derek: “Now, Syren, I know you had a hard time, getting beat by Owen Cruze at Retribution, but I figured with it being April Fool’s Day…you could have a bit of a smile on your lips!”

Derek stops and looks around.

Derek: “And so we have-“

Before Derek can even finish the line, we see Alexander Crowe and Christopher Richter slide down to the floor. Adonis reaches up and quickly steps in front of Cookie, but only for Crowe to kick him in the ribs before Richter clubs him in the back.

Sharper: “And Infamous just attacking Derek Adonis!”

Knots: “Adonis picked the wrong group to antagonize!”

Adonis drops down to the rampway and Crowe and Richter stomp away on him with repeated boots. The crowd boos loudly as Adonis covers up. Cookie pleads with them to stop as Crowe and Richter get several more shots in before Christy drops to the floor and gets their attention. Crowe gets one final shot in before stepping back. Syren then looks at the crowd as the crowd boos loudly.

Syren: “None of us need to look in any mirrors!”

Syren then throws the microphone down before turning and walking over to the ropes. “Groupie” starts to play as the crowd boos. Crowe and Richter look at Adonis as Cookie goes over to check on him. Ravyn rolls to the floor and heads around the ring. Syren steps through with CHBK stepping out last. Infamous slowly walks up the rampway, each taking a moment to look at the handiwork of Richter and Crowe. They however each walk past as Cookie checks on Adonis and Adonis writhes in pain.

Sharper: “Infamous apparently not planning to change anything.”

Knots: “But maybe they’re reloading. Either way, Adonis won’t be!”

Syren walks at the back, glancing back at Adonis before turning back to Infamous as they continue their exit.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Sasha speaking with a female figure.

Sasha: “I suppose I can….but…you know what. That’s not a concern. If this will help her, then sure. Next week, Void can be in action.”

Woman: “Thank you.”

The woman turns and walks out of the locker room. We then see what is clearly Scarlet Grey, but with a mask on. She turns to the figure, grunting.

Woman: “You can have your release next week. Whoever is against you, destroy them. Just as you know you want to do.”

The masked Grey lets out a grunt of seeming sadistic glee as the camera focuses on her for a few moments longer and we cut away.

Jordan Majors vs. Konrad Raab

The lights go down and flash purple as "Nightmare" by Halsey starts to play.

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord, my soul to keep
If I shall die before I 'wake
I pray the Lord, my soul to take

Jordan runs out on the stage and jumps, landing right when the beat hits and looks out at the crowd with a big smile on her face. The SCW Adrenaline Championship is around her waist. She continues to smirk as she starts to skip down the ramp ignoring anything the fans around her say.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, she is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Jordan Majors!”

She sprints toward the ring apron and slides under the bottom rope to the middle of the ring, going on her elbows and kicking her feet behind her as she laughs. Jordan jumps to her feet and runs to the ropes and jumps on to the middle rope and leans across the top as she sticks her tongue out. She tosses her head back and forth a few times before hopping off the rope and sauntering around the ring.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors has already had a noteworthy night. Jake Starr attacked. The Beauty Factory all banned from the arena. The issues for Majors and who she associates with. All coming to a head tonight, all thanks to Sienna Swann!”

Knots: “Now she has to deal with someone who is having also a wild night. Konrad Raab that is looking for revenge against the Stewards and just full of anger!”

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad Raab comes out through the curtain just wearing his red, green and blue mask along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iced Rainbow on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

He ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring. He goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes before sitting down in the corner of the ring with the crowd cheering for him, having a nasty look in his eyes waiting for the match to start. He paces.

Sharper: “Jordan better be ready for a fight. Konrad is ready for a fight.”

Knots: “At least both could blow off some steam. And just think, this could’ve been a happy night for Jordan Majors, walking around as Adrenaline Champion!”

The bell sounds and Konrad runs at Jordan and throws a vicious clothesline attempt. Jordan ducks at the last moment. Konrad stops at the corner. He turns around and Jordan nails him with a forearm shot and then another and another before Raab shoves her back. She rolls through. Raab then moves in and Jordan gets up only for Raab to drill her with a vicious European uppercut. The crowd ohs. Jordan rolls over and starts to get up and Raab grabs her and hits another European uppercut. Jordan hits the mat and crawls to the corner. She starts to pull herself up and Raab walks in and hits a back elbow to the jaw. He then hits another before starting to lean in, just pressing his arm against the throat of Jordan.

Konrad steps out and shakes his head a bit, pacing around the ring. The referee gives him some space.

Knots: “Look out. Konrad decked the ref at Retribution.”

Sharper: “And Michael Constantine remembers that. But Raab more aggressive and we know he’s had some issues controlling himself depending on the masks he wears.”

Konrad turns and walks over to Majors and kicks her in the ribs. He then whips her across the ring. Konrad runs after and goes for a running clothesline, but Majors moves out of the way. Konrad hits the corner hard and stumbles back and Jordan runs over and jumps up, grabbing his head and hitting a neckbreaker. Jordan goes for the pin.

Konrad kicks out. Konrad turns and Jordan watches him and he gets up and Jordan hits a shoot kick to the chest, knocking Konrad back to the ropes. Konrad then gets up and throws a jab. Jordan moves back. Konrad steps forward with another jab attempt and then a haymaker. Majors ducks and then jumps up and hits a jump kick to the jaw. Konrad falls to the ropes. Jordan gets up and moves over and rolls him up with a school boy.

Konrad kicks out.

Sharper: “This could be turning into that brawl we figured could be a possibility.”

Knots: “Both can throw shots. Jordan with her feet. Konrad with his hands.”

Sharper: “But the size advantage is the big one for Raab.”

Konrad gets up and Jordan hits a shoot kick to the leg and then another to the chest. Konrad stumbles back and Jordan moves over to the corner and pulls herself onto the middle turnbuckle. Konrad steps back and Jordan dives off and lands on Konrad’s back, tackling him down. She then hammers away on the back of his head as the crowd roars. Jordan then gets up and stomps him in the head. She walks around the ring as Konrad grabs at the ropes. Jordan moves back in and nails him with a hard right and then a kicks him in the ribs. She then grabs his head and goes for a DDT, but Konrad lifts her up and over to the apron. Jordan lands on the apron. Konrad then turns and nails her in the back of the head with a clothesline. Jordan hits the apron and remains on it.

Sharper: “Raab hits the clothesline to the back of the head and Jordan just dropped!”

Knots: “Raab’s rage just may be too much!”

Sharper: “Our new Adrenaline Champion could have a lot on her mind too.”

Jordan stirs and Konrad then grabs her and pulls her in through the ropes before kicking her in the chest. She falls to the mat. She rolls over. Jordan slowly gets up and Konrad pulls her up and hits a short-arm clothesline. He then turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. The crowd looks on and Raab dives off and hits a knee drop to the stomach of Jordan. He rolls through. The crowd ohs as Jordan holds her ribs in pain and Konrad crawls back and goes for the pin.

Jordan gets her shoulder up. She turns holding her stomach. Raab then grabs her by the head and drags her up and hits another European uppercut, knocking her to the corner. Raab whips her across and Raab follows after. Jordan however flips up and over the top rope and lands on the apron. Raab stops and Jordan hits a quick kick to the head. Raab staggers back and Jordan climbs up to the top rope. She dives off and hits a front dropkick, knocking Raab down. Jordan rolls over. She starts to get up and Raab turns to his hands and knees and Jordan runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a running kick to the ribs of Raab.

Sharper: “And Majors firing back. Using those feet and just buried one in the ribs of Raab!”

Knots: “Raab may have some trouble breathing now too.”

Raab rolls over and stirs and Jordan watches him and Raab turns only to walk into a superkick. Jordan turns and rolls through for the pin.

Raab gets his shoulder up. Jordan rolls off. She then starts to getup and turns and jumps to the top rope and dives back with a moonsault. She goes for another pin.

Raab kicks out. He turns and looks out as Jordan starts to pull herself up. She nails him with a hard forearm and then another. She goes for a kick. Raab however catches it. She hops on the other leg and jumps up for an enziguri kick, but Raab ducks. He lets go and Jordan lands on her feet only for Raab to grab her and hit a release German suplex. The crowd ohs as Jordan rolls over in pain.

Sharper: “And Raab with the German suplex.”

Knots: “Majors landed hard. Real hard.”

Raab turns and starts to get up. He then looks at Jordan, straighten his glove before Jordan grabs at the ropes. She staggers up to her feet, stumbling back and turning around before walking into Raab. Raab grabs her by the throat. The crowd roars. He then hoists him up for the Iceinator, but Jordan breaks it and turns and right into the Cash-Out. The crowd erupts in cheers. Jordan turns and hooks the leg.

The crowd cheers.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Jordan Majors!”

Sharper: “And Jordan Majors counteres the Iceinator into the Cash Out to walk out a victor tonight!”

Knots: “Raab’s rage wasn’t enough to overcome Majors’s drive!”

Sharper: “And the Adrenaline Champion walks out with a non-title victory here in Las Vegas!”

Jordan rolls off and starts to get up. She falls to the ropes as the official hands her her title. Jordan holds her title up as the official raises her arm. Jordan looks around as Raab winces in pain. The crowd cheers her as she drops to the floor and starts to slowly head to the back.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays in the background. A shot of Gavin Taylor vs. Alistaire Allocco comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “We saw Adam Allocco talking to Gavin Taylor. Will he be a factor in this one as this familial issue continues to be in the background of Allocco’s career? Will Alistaire Allocco outwrestle Gavin Taylor or will Taylor find a way to take a shortcut. We’ll find out, next, here on Breakdown.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see the Breakdown logo come up on the screen. “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays and we see a still of the Wonderland vs. the Handsome Devils Club come up on the screen.

Sharper:” And it is official. Next week, on this program, the Handsome Devils Club and the Wonderland will meet in a New Jersey Street Fight here on Breakdown!”

Knots: “Looks like everyone may be getting in and with no rules. Oh boy. We know this is going to get out of hand in a hurry!”

The still remains on the screen for a few moments longer before we cut to ringside.

Gavin Taylor vs. Alistaire Allocco

Rise!!!!
Look deep into his eyes!
Rise!!!!
Look deep into his eyes, that's where the fire lies!

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A figure stands in front of the curtains, his arms are extended horizontally, and his legs spread. His back is turned to the audience. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. As the bright lights starts to dim, you can tell the man is wearing pure white tights. A blood red sleeveless coat stretching from his defined torso down to his equally bright white boots. Alistaire kicks out his leg to turn to face the crowd as the chorus of his theme kicks in.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit and is your main event of the evening. First, on his way to the ring, from Rochester, New York, he is Alistaire Allocco!”

Descending on a cloud, For all the world to see
Dressed in white with strength and majesty
Robe dripping red with eyes like fire
Sword held up high behold the white horse rider

Cries of the martyrs he has heard your voices
Now the day nears they will pay for their choices
Look up until the day and don't ever be afraid
For vengeance isn't yours, In time they will face their grave

He begins to walk down the ramp with his dark eyes staring intently upon the ring before him. He marches down with purpose, waving and smiling to the children in the crowd. He stops at the bottom of the ramp for a moment, before launching forward, sliding into the ring.

Descending on a cloud, For all the world to see
Dressed in white with strength and majesty
Robe dripping red with eyes like fire
Sword held up high behold the white horse rider

Once in the ring, he discards his coat by tossing it to the referee. He’s in the center of the ring, he’s hops up and down, switching his weight behind his feet as he stands. As the song begins to fade out, Alistaire prepares to compete.

Sharper: “Alistaire Allocco about to compete against a man who stands for everything that well Alistaire doesn’t!”

Knots: “Yeah and this could be a big night for Gavin. Gavin walking out victorious at Retribution. Alistaire beat Blake Mason, managing to deal with all of the shortcuts.”

Sharper: “Gavin may take a few shortcuts tonight.”

Knots: “Yes, but they’ll be the most valuable shortcuts!”

The lights around the arena begin to flicker as "Whoa Is Me" by Down With Webster starts to play over the arena.

Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
See me decked out from my head to my toe
Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
Everywhere I go I'm a one man show

And the song continues. The crowd boos as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays. Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Los Angeles, California, he is the All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope. Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he turns to Alistaire.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor has to be loving this. In the main event and looking to defeat another former World Champion.”

Knots: “Yeah. From Jay Gold to this.”

Sharper: “And he’s already been approached by Adam Allocco too!”

The bell sounds and Gavin and Alistaire step out. Gavin smirks as he struts a bit. The two look at one another and go for a grapple, but Gavin pulls away and runs his hands through his hair. He then walks around the ring. Alistaire looks at him, shaking his head. Gavin then smirks and lunges and goes to throw a hard right. Alistaire leans back as Gavin smirks and laughs, pointing at himself. He then walks around before Alistaire grabs his left arm and pulls him into a hip throw. Gavin yells out as Alistaire turns and moves in a chinlock. Gavin quickly moves, left and then right, before moving to the ropes. The crowd boos as Alistaire backs up. Gavin looks at him. Alistaire then motions for him to get up. Gavin looks around. He then gets up and moves forward and goes for a hard right. Alistaire however drops down and takes him over with a fireman’s carry takedown. He goes for his head again and Gavin moves to the ropes. Alistaire lets go and backs up.

Sharper: “Gavin was pretty confident. That’s quickly evaporating.”

Knots: “Seems like Alistaire not going to get caught in by all of this.”

Alistaire watches as Gavin gets up. He then turns and moves toward Alistaire and then two lock up with a proper collar-and-elbow tie-up. They push back on one another before Gavin turns into a side headlock. He smiles. Alistaire reaches around and Alistaire pulls him back to the ropes and fires him off. Alistaire bounces off and Gavin steps up and Alistaire shoulders him down. Gavin rolls through. He gets up and Alistaire grabs him and pulls him in and into another fireman’s carry. Gavin rolls over and moves to the ropes again. Alistaire quickly lets go and Gavin pops up and rakes the eyes. The crowd boos. Gavin then kicks him in the ribs. Alistaire moves back and Gavin kicks him again and knocking him back to the corner. The crowd boos as Gavin then chops him. The crowd woos. He chops him again. Gavin nods and goes to whip him across. Alistaire hits the opposite corner. Gavin runs after and hits a clothesline. Alistaire stumbles out and down to the mat.

Sharper: “Gavin across the ring. Running headlong into Alistaire Allocco!”

Knots: “Made sure to ensure all of the impact. And there’s that smile!”

Gavin smirks as he runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits an elbow drop to Alistaire. He goes for the pin.

Alistaire kicks out. He turns and gets up as Gavin pulls him up. He then nails him with a hard right. Alistaire stumbles to the ropes. Gavin grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Alistaire spins through and sends him. Gavin bounces off and Alistaire catches him on the rebound and hits a snap belly to belly suplex. The crowd ohs. Alistaire turns and grabs him and hooks the leg.

Gavin gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and moves to the ropes. Alistaire gets up and Gavin turns around and walks into Alistaire who scoops him up and hits a backbreaker. Gavin rolls over, holding his back in pain. Alistaire then grabs Gavin and pulls him up. He hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. He floats over for the pin.

Gavin kicks out. He rolls over as Alistaire gets up.

Sharper: “And Alistaire Allocco is suplexing Gavin all over. Gets a two.”

Knots: “And he’s going to keep going until he gets a three or Gavin finds some way to get out.”

Gavin starts to get up and Alistaire grabs him and hoists him up and hits a back suplex. He rolls over and Gavin turns over and Alistaire goes for the arm and tries to pull on it. Gavin struggles and Alistaire manages to lock in a crossface. The crowd roars as Gavin yells out. The referee checks on him as Gavin tries to move his legs around, struggling as Alistaire pulls back. The crowd continues to roar as the camera focuses on the official checking on Gavin when we see Gavin getting pulled back. Alistaire loses his grip and Gavin slides to the floor. The camera turns to reveal Adam Allocco now at ringside, standing where Gavin had been pulled and stepping back with his arms up. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Of course! Adam Allocco getting involved! Pulling Gavin to safety!”

Knots: “Just disqualify him!”

Sharper: “Aaron Demitra strongly considering that right now. Alistaire Allocco getting up though.”

Adam just steps back.

Adam: “Hey! I didn’t do anything! You didn’t see it. Gavin’s just that elusive!”

Alistaire just waves off the official and steps to the ropes to continue to compete, but Gavin then reaches through the ropes and pulls Alistaire to the floor. Alistaire lands on his feet and Gavin quickly spears him into the ring apron. Alistaire winces. Adam leans in.

Adam: “See son! Elusive!”

Sharper: “And Gavin taking advantage!”

Adam backs up as Gavin then jumps up and hits a Desperation Buzzer Beater on the floor. The crowd boos. (1) Gavin slowly rolls over, wincing a bit. He then starts to get up. (2) He turns and stomps him in the head. (3) Alistaire rolls over and Gavin grabs him. He rolls him into the ring. Adam laughs as Gavin slides in. Alistaire slowly starts to get up and Gavin runs into the far ropes, bounces off and hits the All-Starmaker! The crowd boos.

Knots: “Gavin Taylor got all of that!”

Sharper: “Adam Allocco is hoping just for that! Now the cover!”

Alistaire gets his shoulder up. Gavin looks up. He then turns to Adam.

Adam: “Don’t look at me! You kick his ass!”

Gavin then turns and grabs him and pulls him up. He kicks him in the ribs before going to whip him into the ropes, but Alistaire counters. Alistaire spins through and sends him in. Gavin bounces off but then spins around Alistaire and locks in a sleeper hold! The crowd boos. Gavin smiles as Alistaire reaches around. Adam smiles as we then hear a roar as the camera cuts to show Damian Angel walking down the rampway toward the ring.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor counters with a sleeper! He’s hoping to put Alistaire down for the count!”

Knots: “Yeah, but Adam may be going down too. Damian Angel is on his way down and he’s not looking to just pass out girl scout cookies!”

Adam keeps focusing on the ring as Alistaire continues to fight as Gavin pulls back on the sleeper. Alistaire reaches around as Adam is then spun around by Damian Angel. Damian then nails him with a hard right hand. Adam falls to the floor. He rolls over and starts to back away. Damian watches him as Alistaire manages to spin through and hoists Gavin up and slams him down with a back suplex. Gavin rolls over, holding his head and neck and starts to get up before Alistaire Allocco grabs him and hits an overhead exploder suplex. Gavin hits the mat and turns as Damian turns to the ring and Alistaire turns to Gavin, nailing him with the Sins of the Father. Gavin hits the mat. Alistaire drops down and hooks the leg.

The crowd cheers.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Alistaire Allocco!”

Sharper: “Damian Angel coming down and eliminating the Adam Allocco factor and Alistaire Allocco driving the sole of his boot into the face of Gavin Taylor!”

Knots: “And gets the win!”

Damian turns to the ring as we see Adam Allocco then looking to the barricade. He then pulls off one of the safety signs and turns and Alistaire turns, seeing Damian. He quickly warns him, but it’s too late as Adam Allocco wallops him in the back with the sign. Damian falls to the mats. Alistaire heads to the ropes as Adam backs up and laughs. He then backs away.

Sharper: “A cheap shot from Allocco as Damian Angel realizing Alistaire would disapprove!”

Knots: “Did he really just go after the devil?!”

Sharper: “And look who is on the stage…another man who wants a shot at Damian Angel!”

Blake Mason walks out on the stage. Adam Allocco walks up the rampway and turns to him. He holds his hand up for a high-five, but Blake just looks at him. Adam waves him off and walks past him as the crowd boos. Alistaire looks at Blake and then Damian as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

The arena goes dark. The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. Fireworks blast off the entrance as “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers as Regan Street walks out from the back. She looks out at the crowd before looking down and running her hand through her hair. She then starts to walk down the rampway to the ring.

Sharper: “A lot of rumours surrounding that young lady. A lot of frustration too.”

Knots: “She’s said on social media she could call it a night after Retribution. She came close, and since has talked about reloading and getting back. Where’s her head at?”

Sharper: “And she’s also been called out by a few people. Xander Valentine to name one.”

Regan Street reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps. She then walks along the apron and enters the ring. She walks across the ring and asks for a microphone. The crowd cheers her as she heads to the middle of the ring. She looks around as the crowd cheers for her and a “Regan!” chant begins to echo out. She looks around and listens to it.

Regan: “Look, I appreciate it, but as you can see, I don’t got Selena here. Don’t got Miks or Delilah. Things are a bit serious here as I got some stuff to get off my chest.”

Regan paces a bit as the crowd roars.

Regan: “There are a few rumours going around about what the hell I’m doing. Frankly, someone them started by me. See, there’s a lot going on in my personal life. That’s the thing people forget around here. There’s a lot of stuff I share in front of this camera and lot that I don’t. I may have even used personal stuff to motivate me in the past. Look at Datura. Even when I went after Selena and Deanna. And hell, just have to remind the world about my history with that bitch Syren and well…”

Regan smirks as she looks around as the crowd roars.

Regan: “But well, I was hoping…nah, I damn sure expected to be walking out the World Tag Team Champions with MY family at Retribution. And I didn’t. Instead a fat ass and a jackass got the titles and well, good on them. Tommy even won the TV title tonight. The two titles I need…the two titles I need to have won them all, he gets them in back to back nights. And well, let’s just say Tommy and I aint friends right now, and Dave…I’m sorry, because it’s put you in a rough spot. Thank God you have some crazy assholes of your own to knock around.”

Regan walks around the ring as the crowd cheers. A “David!” chant begins as Regan looks around and nods.

Regan: “And people can tell me I’m just here to pick up the titles and run. But it’s not that. It’s about earning something that feels special, that makes me clearly know I did something. I’m someone who won the World Title and lost it in twenty four hours and sorry if that put a bit of a chip on my God damned shoulders. But I’ll never live that down.”

Regan pauses.

Regan: “And at Retribution, I had to deal with people calling me out on that…and others calling me out for being a coward if I chose to hang up my boots…From someone who owes a psychotic break for his time on top now…and someone who had to use a chair to take me down when he couldn’t just finish me off!”

Regan paces a bit as she turns back to the camera.

Regan: “So I guess I’m out here because I need to clear the air and let the world know what the hell the Hellcat is going to be doing going forward. Well despite there being a movie on my career, I don’t have a film career in the works yet. I’m always on the road with my husband, my family, and well, I’m now just pissed off as I’m not holding the gold I thought I had and I don’t like leaving things unfinished. Just like I’ll always be taking any chance I can get at kicking Syren’s ass or how I’m still miffed that I can’t get my rematch against Amy Chastaine…or how it took years between Selena and I ended our rivalry in this ring and now we’re not just friends, but family…Well…”

Regan stops and looks at the camera.

Regan: “I’m not f[bleep]in going anywhere!”

Regan looks around.

Regan: “See I’m not done with the World Tag Team Titles. I’m not done gunning for those. I’m not done finishing the job with Selena. And hell, I’m not done finishing the job with some other people, like you Xander. See, Xander, if you want to call me out for being a coward, I’m not hard to find. I’m right here. And Tommy, Kandis, when you can get your hands out of wherever you’re sticking them, Selena and I are coming and –“

The lights go out. The crowd roars. A few moments pass before the sound of feedback is heard, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier. The crowd roars as “Fade to Black” plays throughout the arena. A few moments pass before Xander Valentine walks out from the back. He looks down at the ring. Regan just turns and smirks. Xander then starts to slowly walk down to the ring.

Sharper: “Well ask and you shall receive! Xander Valentine making his way down!”

Knots: “And he’s alone! No Artemis!”

Sharper: “Regan’s not moving an inch either!”

Xander steps toward the ring as the crowd cheers him. He grabs the top rope and pulls himself up onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. He steps forward, looking at Regan as Regan looks at him. Xander stops, keeping his eyes on the Hellcat as his music fades out. The crowd continues to cheer as Regan and Xander don’t break eye contact. They share some words before Regan lunges and nails Xander with a forearm. The crowd erupts in cheers. Regan nails her with one shot and then another and another before grabbing him, but Xander stops and pulls her into the ropes behind him. She bounces off and Xander boots her in the face. Regan hits the mat and rolls over. She starts to get up and Xander steps over to her and clotheslines her up and over the top rope, causing her to land right in front of the announce tables.

Sharper: “Regan taking the fight right to Xander, but Xander, fresh off defeating Lucas Knight, sends her to the floor. And she’s right in front of us.”

Knots: “See ya!”

Knots gets up and moves away as Xander walks over to the ropes and steps over them and drops down. Regan gets up and throws hard right, but Xander knees her in the ribs and runs her into the barricade. Xander turns around and Sharper gets up as Xander pulls the top of the announce table off. He throws it down and turns back to Regan, but Regan runs forward, jumping off the aring steps and then right into Xander, causing him to step back and fall into the table. The table collapses under their weight and Xander goes down to the floor with Regan still on him, in a Lou Thesz Press position. She hammers away on him with repeated right hands.

Sharper: “Regan Street taking Xander down. The table imploding under him. Regan raining down blows!”

Regan gets several more shots in and Xander slowly rolls over, trying to move. Regan turns and ends up on his back. Xander flips her over. She rolls through and turns before reaching up and forearming him more.

Sharper: “They’re not holding back. Regan Street scrapping and clawing. If she’s frustrated, she’s got a hell of a target. And Xander testing her!”

Officials run down to the ring as Regan continues to get a few shots in and Xander pushes himself up to his feet and forearms her. She staggers back and then turns around and nails him with a right hand. The crowd chants for Regan as Regan is pushed away a bit before she spins around and goes back to Xander. Xander knees her and he’s pulled away. They keep trying to get to one another as the scene fades to black…