“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.

 

“The leading force in sports and entertainment today....”

 

 

 

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 Save the Queen on Ace Marshall 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 Asher Hayes and Cid Turner coming out of their A/C unit.
 
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
 
Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.
David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Cookie Dreams holding up the TV Championship 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 Alistaire Allocco on his 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 Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “After the controversy that surrounded the end of Retribution, what will happen tonight?!”

 

The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots stand next to the ring, microphones in hand.

 

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here, as always joined by Jonathan Knots. What a night we have for you, but first and foremost, we have a new World Champion, and his name is Cid Turner.”

 

Knots: “Asher Hayes wanted it. By fluke it ended up being Cid Turner and with an assist from Holly Adams. What the hell is going on there? As a result, Cid Turner is World Champion. A/C Unit is the World Tag Team Champions!”

 

Sharper: “Not only that, we expect to hear from Sienna Swann tonight. She said she’d be back. On that now, Bree Lancaster also adding that she’ll speak. We should also add that Datura, the new number one contender to the SCW World Championship I’m sure has plenty on her mind too. And on top of that, David Helms faces Konrad Raab and much, much more!”

 

The lights slowly dim down. The crowd buzzes in anticipation, many of them taking their phones out and lighting up the arena with their flashlights. After a few moments of silence, "Dark Child" by Marlon Williams plays as the lights flash back on. The big screen shows several highlights of Cid Turner's career as the song continues to play. The crowd roars as Cid makes his way onto the stage, the SCW World Tag Team Championship over his shoulder. But then he glances back as we see Asher Hayes step out from the back, an obnoxious smirk on his face, and wearing aviators, with his World Tag Team Championship over one shoulder and the SCW World Championship over the other. He steps out and looks around as the crowd boos before Holly Adams walks out and joins them, the trio standing on the stage. Cid glances at his friend, Asher, before the three start to head to the ring.

 

Sharper: “And now I have more questions. Holly Adams with Cid and Asher. But Asher Hayes carrying and proudly holding the SCW World Championship along with the Tag Title!”

 

Knots: “Do not adjust your TV screens. Asher Hayes is holding the World Title, but he’s not the champion. Cid Turner is!”

 

The trio reaches the ring. Asher Hayes walks up the steel steps while Holly turns to Cid and smiles at him. Cid looks around a bit as Hayes enters the ring. He then steps up and holds both titles over his head. Cid Turner enters the ring after, even holding the ropes for Holly as Holly enters the ring. Asher continues to play to the crowd as they boo him. He looks around as Holly Adams walks across the ring to the corner. She asks for a microphone as Cid Turner looks around the arena. Asher meanwhile continues to enjoy holding both titles. Holly is handed a microphone by Phillips. She then walks over to the middle of the ring.

 

Holly: “You all know that if I have one of these in my hands, you should listen, so everyone shut up and show a little respect. I know that’s hard here when Puttyface is your greatest champion, and what not, but put a little effort in and you may find even you can succeed!”

 

The crowd boos loudly as Holly looks around. She then shakes her head.

 

Holly: “It’s time to hear from your NEW World Champion…Cid Turner!”

 

The crowd cheers a bit as Cid Turner takes the microphone and looks at it before Asher walks over and asks for it from him. Cid nods and takes it from Asher. Asher smiles and turns as the crowd boos.

 

Asher: “Don’t worry, you’ll hear from Cidnay soon enough, but Holly made a bit of a mistake here. See, it’s not just Cid here who’s the World Champion, but you’re looking at the other half, Asher Hayes!”

 

The crowd boos as Asher looks out and smiles, looking up.

 

Asher: “After year after year of busting my ass, I can come out here on Breakdown and call myself champion. Wait, not just champion, but DOUBLE champion. With my good friend, Cidnay, we are on top of the world. World Tag Team Champions…and World Champion…sorry Chris, Lucas, you just couldn’t get it done against talent like us and let’s face it, with Holly joining us.”

 

Asher looks at Holly and smiles. Holly poses a bit.

 

Asher: “Well, I think it’s time we stop being so modest. I mean we all know how damn good I am. We know Holly Adams is everyone’s favourite wrestling. She’s damn sure mine. And Cid here, a Hall of Famer. Fighting in two matches to get to this point. This point where him and I are Double Champions!”

 

Hayes walks over and turns to Cid and nods.

 

Asher: “Just think, less than a year ago, you were just someone security wasn’t sure of and punching old assholes in the face!”

 

Holly smirks at this.

 

Asher: “I know we planned to kick Dark Fantasy’s ass, but trust me, this is far better. Both of us holding the SCW World Tag Team  and World Championship!”

 

Sharper: “He keeps saying he’s the World Champion to.”

 

Knots: “And look at Cid. He’s going along with it.”

 

Cid smiles, although, showing some uncertainty.

 

Asher: “But SCW…you better get ready. Because I’ve been saying for YEARS that I can compete with anyone. I just needed the chance. At Retribution, I had it. I said I could beat Chris Cannon and I did. WE knew we could beat Suited and Booted and we did. And we are now the standard bearers around here and ya bet your ass we’re going to prove that no one can beat us. We’re just that good. It’s that simple. You don’t need to do much more than print that on a t-shirt and let it run because we’re holding the gold and –“

 

“Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing...”

.CHRIS CANNON.

The opening guitar to Prometheus by Audio Machine hit’s over the P.A system next with an explosion of sound. The crowd cheers as Chris Cannon walks out from the back, dressed in a suit. Lucas Knight walks out with him. The two then start to walk down to the ring. Chris Cannon, already, has a microphone in his hand.

 

Sharper: “And we already have company. The former Tag Team Champions. The former World Champion.”

 

Knots: “And with Holly Adams’ involvement, he not only has some question, but I’m sure he’s got a good shot at a rematch here!”

 

Cannon heads down to the ring.

 

Asher: “Hold it there Chris. You had your chance. You could prove everyone wrong, but you couldn’t. As I said, I am better than you. We’re holding the gold. You’re not!”

 

Chris Cannon reaches the ring and pulls himself onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. Asher looks at him as Cid steps up to stop anything from happening, even getting between Asher and Cannon. Lucas hops onto the apron and enters the ring.

 

Chris: “You think this is cute, Asher? Coming out and playing champion. We all know what happened at Retribution.”

 

Asher: “Don’t have to be a sore loser, Chris.”

 

Chris: “I’m not a sore loser. All I know is after Retribution, I know I can beat you. Remember this speech. You had your chance at Retribution. But YOU didn’t beat me. Holly Adams beat me. Cid Turner beat me. You…Lucas nearly knocked you out-“

 

Asher: “You don’t have to lie to the world. I’m standing here holding the World Title. You’re not.”

 

Chris: “Well, then Asher, if you’re as good as you claim, then you have no problem giving me the rematch…and if not you, how about the real World Champion in this situation, Cid…”

 

Asher: “Chris, Chris, you don’t need to embarrass yourself here. The answer, my man, it’s no. Why the hell would I give you a second chance when I’ve already beaten you!”

 

Chris smirks and nods.

 

Chris: “Good to see you’re as spineless as we figured. Well, Asher…you never beat me. Cid did. And you can live with that, but don’t think I’m not coming after you-“

 

???: “Uh…hello?!”

 

The crowd roars as we then see Datura step out from the back. She then looks around and smiles.

 

Datura: “I don’t want to interrupt the shot of testosterone or the blatant lying, but while Asher Hayes may not be champion from my perspective, you Chris, aren’t the number one contender…I am!”

 

The crowd roars. Some boo. Datura smirks.

 

Datura: “That feels damn good to say. So Chris….get the hell out of my way. And Asher…I’m not here to fight fakes. I’m here to fight the real deal. So Cid…get ready. Because I’m not going to be like God who thinks your time has passed. I know what you are. And that’s that you’re Champion…and I’m here to take it!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Asher: “Trust someone who could never get the big one before this to ignore the obvious and-“

 

Chris then blasts Asher in the jaw with a hard right. The crowd roars. Cid steps up and gets between Asher and Chris as Holly Adams grabs the microphone, pulling it away from Asher. Chris then looks at him and then Cid. He then brings the microphone to his mouth.

 

Chris: “Tonight not a night where I’m going to have much patience for jackasses. If Datura has you Cid…I want you Asher…one on one…And I’m just getting started!”

 

Chris steps back as Cid steps up as Chris then turns to him. The two of them share a brief staredown before Cid turns back as Asher turns, holding his jaw. Holly then grabs the SCW World Championship, which Asher dropped after the shot and clutches it. Cid checks on Asher as Datura looks on in the ring. Chris drops down to the floor, joined by Lucas. Datura and Chris lock eyes before Chris starts to head to the back.

 

Sharper: “Chris Cannon calling out Asher. Datura reminding everyone that she’s next in line.”

 

Knots: “All while Asher is claiming to be the World Champion. We didn’t hear from Cid. And I’m stunned we aren’t hearing from Holly-“

 

Sharper: “But look at her. She’s clutching the World Title. What is actually going on here?”

 

In the ring, Asher starts to get back up as Cid tries to help him back up, glancing at Chris, Lucas and Datura, as Holly Adams watches a couple of feet away, holding the World Title.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Intense music plays in the background as we see a man, in a suit, in front of a green screen step forward.

 

Man: “Have you been in an unsafe working environment? Perhaps placed in a scaffold match against your will? Caused to suffer fall damage by falling from the scaffold?”

 

We see a shot of Ricky James falling off the scaffold, holding on as much as possible before falling to the mat, hardly the most devastating fall.

 

Man: “Well then call me at 555-999-CALL, that’s right! Caught in a fall, call William McCall! That’s me. Doubt me…here these testimonies.”

 

We abruptly cut to show Ricky James.

 

Voice: “Go.”

 

Ricky: “I was in a scaffold match and Shady Sasha made me risk my life for a title shot. This is UNACCEPTABLE!”

 

LHS then forces herself into the scene.

 

LHS: “Just an unsafe working environment. Sidney Wood will never be the same!”

 

The scene abruptly cuts again and we see the suited man, presumably William McCall.

 

McCall: “That’s right. If you’re caught in a fall, call William McCall. We guarantee a settlement for you!”

 

McCall, of course, points to the screen.

 

McCall: “Doubt me? Check out this reference.”

 

We cut to Rudy Powell, sweating profusely.

 

Rudy: “That’s right. The finest lawyer I’ve known, second only to me. You want someone to get you free money. This is your man. Speaking of…free money…”

 

Rudy licks his lips. We abruptly  cut back to McCall in front of a green screen, now without even anything behind him, just the green screen.

 

McCall: “That’s right! Caught in a fall, call William McCall! Or triple your money back!”

 

McCall smiles as his law office logo comes up on the screen as the scene fades to black.

 

The scene opens up to see Gavin Taylor talking to Ava St. Claire with his A.S.S., Karl and Jack Barker.

 

Gavin: “So, you know what today is?”

 

Karl Barker: “April Fools-“

 

Gavin: “No, Karl. The start of the rest of our lives. I survived Xander Valentine. I am here in one piece. I am an IMMORTAL!”

 

The crowd boos hearing Gavin.

 

Gavin: “And he’s not even here. He knows he’s failed. Xander Valentine can’t handle that and this…this we can’t just pass up.”

 

Ava: “So what are you thinking of?”

 

Gavin: “Whatever makes sure we milk this. I am the clear star around here. I offer something even the Streets couldn’t! So we need to milk it for everything it’s worth. Find out where we can maximize this. We need to be on every week. To make sure the Gavin Taylor story inspires billions!”

 

Ava: “Okay…I’ll see what options are there.”

 

Gavin: “This is the moment in SCW we’ve been waiting for. I may not be US Champion. But I am alive and this is worth more than anything else!”

 

Gavin smiles and looks off into the distance. Karl looks around and Jack looks where Gavin is before the scene fades away.

 

Tommy Valentine vs. Derek Adonis

 

The lights to the arena go out as the choral sounds of "Personal Jesus" by Vocal Skyline begins to play. As the song begins, Derek Adonis steps out atop the ramp, clad in a white robe with a black sash over his neck. He stops atop the ramp for a brief prayer before walking to the ring.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. Introducing first, from the Derek Adonis Retreat and Prayer Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, he is Derek Adonis!”

 

Derek attempts to shake the hands of his congregation along the way, though only those willing to present.

 

Sharper: “The lifestyle change of Derek Adonis hasn’t brought him a ton of success, but he’ll be looking to take down a member of the SCW Hall of Fame tonight, something he surprisingly has some experience with.”

 

Knots: “Right, he’s got some impressive victories under his gut, and, you know, some people are just built to come up in the clutch like that. If he overcomes Tommy tonight, we might have to christen him as Big Match Adonis.”

 

Once he gets to the ring, he climbs up the stairs and passes through the middle and top ropes. Stepping into the ring, Derek moves to the middle of the ring where he Tebows - another moment in inspirational prayer.

 

Sharper: “As for Tommy, he-”

 

Knots: “Don’t interrupt our prayer time, Adam!”

 

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

 

HEART FILLED WITH HATE

 

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 Valentine in various poses is shown before reverting to the words on screen 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 reverberates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start jeering, the heat almost palpable in the air. 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 booing loudly. 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. The smirk turns to a full on grin as Kandis steps out from behind the curtain to join him on stage. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before Thomas starts walking down to the ring, Kandis trailing him. 

 

Sharper: “Not unlike Derek Adonis, Tommy hasn’t been on the best run of late either.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, difference being, no change in attitude there. Tommy’s still Tommy, but he’s been struggling to get the job done lately. With his temper, things are bound to reach a boiling point, and it’s only a matter of time until he unleashes, maybe sooner than later.”

 

Tommy and Kandis reach the ring. Tommy slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before looking at all the fans in the crowd with undisguised disgust. Kandis takes her place just outside the ring next to the announcer’s desks. Tommy hops down from the corner and goes over to the ropes, leaning down to exchange some words with Kandis on the outside as his music fades. The bell sounds and Tommy looks behind him to see Derek still Tebowing in the middle of the ring, having not moved from that exact position since the end of his entrance. Tommy cocks an eyebrow at him before looking down towards Kandis, who gestures for him to get after Derek. Tommy shrugs and runs at Derek before just straight up kicking him in the side of the head. The crowd ohs as Derek breaks his pose to fall to the mat.

 

Sharper: “And Tommy, taking advantage of Adonis being stuck in deep prayer!”

 

Tommy rolls Derek onto his back and hooks the far leg for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Derek rolls his shoulder up right after the two. Tommy stays grounded and on Derek, laying in a wild series of forearms and punches. Derek defensively rolls onto the apron before accidentally falling off, crashing to the mats outside. Tommy springs up and looks at Derek on the outside. Derek begins to stir. Tommy bounces in place before running to the opposite side of the ring and bouncing off the ropes. Derek gets to his feet right as Tommy flies over the top rope, crashing down onto Derek with a diving somersault plancha. The crowd roars at the daring move as both Tommy and Derek roll around on the floor in noticeable pain.

 

Sharper: “Tommy with a beautiful plancha!”

 

Knots: “Tommy’s more than capable of taking down a competitor like Derek, but he’s not taking it easy here, not taking any chances. We’ve seen Derek grab a couple big wins here in SCW, Tommy doesn’t plan on being added to that list!”

 

The referee begins the count as Tommy pulls himself up onto the barricade while nursing his back. (1) Tommy stomps Derek in the head. Derek covers up, but Tommy lays in a few more stomps on his neck. (2) Tommy bends down and slowly lifts Derek up. Derek defensively shoves Tommy away. Tommy stumbles back, the steel steps stopping him in his tracks. (3) Tommy quickly turns the corner and sets up behind the steel steps. Derek stands up straight and Tommy runs forward, hopping up onto the steps before jumping right off, flying into Derek with a flying forearm. (4) Derek falls back onto the mats as Tommy rolls through, swiftly getting right back to his feet.

 

Sharper: “Again, Tommy going high risk and taking Derek out!”

 

Knots: “In complete control of this match so far. Might be taking some of his recent frustrations out on Derek here!”

 

(5) Tommy walks over to Derek and again pulls him up. Tommy throws a knee up, catching Derek in the gut, before shoving him onto the apron and pushing him into the ring. Tommy hops up to the apron as Derek scrambles to the middle of the ring, slowly pulling himself up. He looks around, a bit dazed, searching for where Tommy is. Tommy grabs the top rope while still on the apron, measuring Derek up. Derek turns around and Tommy hops up onto the top rope and leaps off, smashing Derek with a big forearm on the way down. Derek slowly falls back and crashes to the mat.

 

Sharper: “Tommy with The Trailblazer, trying to wrap this one up already!”

 

Tommy jumps over onto Derek and tries his best to hook both of Derek’s massive legs for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Derek just barely kicks out, throwing a shoulder up at the last second. Derek rolls onto his stomach and crawls to the ropes, draping himself over the bottom rope. Tommy gets up and walks over to him, getting behind Derek and setting his neck onto the bottom rope before standing on Derek’s back for the choke. The crowd boos as the count begins.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Tommy hops off Derek and spins back towards the middle of the ring, looking out to the booing crowd before smirking down at Kandis, who looks pleased. Derek pulls himself up using the ropes, favoring his throat all the while. Tommy hits the ropes as Derek turns. Tommy leaps up and goes for a crossbody, but Derek catches him with an honestly hideous powerslam. Despite its ugliness, the maneuver gets a loud cheer from the crowd as Derek stays on top of Tommy for the lazy cover.

 

1!

 

Tommy breaks out of the cover and rolls away from Derek.

 

Sharper: “And a powerslam from Derek, but only getting a count of one.”

 

Knots: “Not surprising, considering that was only his first bit of offense in the entire match!”

 

Sharper: “Derek now, he’s gotta be looking to build on this small bit of momentum.”

 

Knots: “Anything is possible through the power of the Lawrd.”

 

Despite just being powerslammed, Tommy gets up before Derek and staggers over towards him. Derek bursts up, however, drilling his own head into the gut of Tommy. The crowd cheers with a few boos mixed throughout as Tommy keels over, stumbling backwards against the ropes while holding his gut.

 

Sharper: “Old school battering ram from Derek Adonis, forcing the wind right out of Tommy!”

 

Derek finally brings himself up back to his feet. Tommy runs at him again, but Derek drops him with a shoulder tackle. Tommy goes to get up, but Derek grabs him and clubs him in the back. Derek whips Tommy across the ring and into the corner. Tommy slams hard into the corner and Derek rumbles towards him. Tommy throws a leg up, catching Derek right in the face. Derek stumbles back. Tommy runs out of the corner and leaps at Derek, going for slingblade, but Derek breaks away and Tommy just falls to the mat. He recovers quickly, getting up into the corner, but Derek comes as out of nowhere as he possibly could given his massive girth and splashes Tommy into the corner. The crowd roars as the two stumble out of the corner together, Tommy looking worse for wear. Derek scoops Tommy up and drops him with a bodyslam. The crowd continues to mostly support Derek.

 

Sharper: “Derek now, mounting some offense! Whether they’re supporting him or just wanting to see Tommy taste defeat, he might be feeding off of this crowd!”

 

Knots: “Nonsense, Adam! He’s fueled by a higher power! The power of the Good News!”

 

Derek turns Tommy’s body, laying him out near the corner. He steps over Tommy and turns, awkwardly stepping backwards up onto the bottom rope.

 

Knots: “Big man going high risk! Well, by his standards anyway!”

 

Sharper: “Derek, setting up on the bottom rope.”

 

Derek does the sign of the cross before hopping off the bottom rope and onto Tommy with a splash. The crowd cheers as Tommy kicks his legs while Derek stays on top of him with his full weight for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Tommy somehow manages to break free and get a shoulder up. Tommy scrambles away as Derek gets to his feet. He waddles over to Tommy and goes to grab him, but Tommy throws a thumb into his eye. The crowd boos and the referee gets in Tommy’s face, warning against the cheap shot.

 

Sharper: “Oh, and a thumb to the eye to Adonis, halting his momentum.”

 

Derek stumbles back, still holding his eye. Tommy walks forward and hits Derek with a toe kick, keeling him over. Tommy hooks the head and spins for Twist of Hate, but Derek pushes Tommy off before he can complete the move. Tommy turns around quickly and goes for a running clothesline, but Derek ducks. Derek turns quickly and grabs Tommy from behind before hoisting him up and planting him with a big backdrop. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “But Derek, he’s back on Tommy with a backdrop suplex!”

 

Derek gets up and drags Tommy towards the corner. Again, Derek backs up into the corner and steps up on the bottom rope. The crowd gasps as he dares to take another step up, now standing on the middle rope and looking down at Tommy.

 

Sharper: “Bottom rope splash from Derek didn’t seal the deal moments ago, but this might do it!”

 

Knots: “That’s a lot of man meat up there on that second rope right now, Adam!”

 

Derek does the sign of the cross once again and prepares to jump off, but Kandis suddenly hops up onto the apron and grabs at Derek’s leg, preventing him from leaping. The crowd boos as Derek looks down in confusion at Kandis, who continues to hold a tight grip on Derek’s leg.

 

Sharper: “And what the hell is Kandis doing?!”

 

Knots: “Saving her man from being flattened, I presume!”

 

The referee tries to get in between the two and break the hold, but to no avail. Tommy springs up and jumps at Derek, drilling him with a forearm. The crowd boos as Kandis finally breaks the hold, hopping back down to the floor. Tommy jumps up with another forearm as the referee gets out of the corner now. Derek still stands on the middle rope, looking groggy. Tommy backs up before charging right back forward and jumping up with an enzuigiri. The crowd ohs at the snap of Tommy’s boot against the back of Derek’s head. Tommy rolls out of the way as Derek just falls forward, falling hard onto the mat and rolling onto his back.

 

Sharper: “Derek, crashing down from that middle rope after a hard kick from Tommy!”

 

Knots: “And Tommy sees an opportunity here after taking Derek down, looking to take advantage of this opening provided by Kandis!”

 

Tommy pulls himself up and skips over Derek, leaping up to the top rope in one swift move before turning on the turnbuckle to face Derek, quickly measuring him up.

 

Sharper: “Might be looking at Force of Nature from Tommy here in a second!”

 

Tommy flings himself forward for Force of Nature, but Derek uses all of his might to perform a basic crunch while on the mat, throwing his knees up into the air. The crowd ohs as Tommy falls right onto Derek’s knees. There are cheers throughout the arena as Derek slowly pulls himself up.

 

Sharper: “Derek threw those knees up! A huge counter from Derek Adonis!”

 

Knots: “And at Retribution, that exact counter to Force of Nature basically spelt the end of Tommy Valentine!”

 

Derek gets to a vertical base and Kandis once again hops up onto the apron, this time catching his attention from a distance. Derek turns to see Kandis, who twirls on the apron before propping her big ass onto the middle rope, sliding it around suggestively.

 

Knots: “And Kandis, she’s probably aware of exactly what I just said, because she’s trying to stop Derek’s roll right now!”

 

Sharper: “We know Derek’s history. She’s testing him right now.”

 

Knots: “The Ass of SCW against the word of the Good Book! A battle for the ages!”

 

Kandis begins bouncing her backside on top of the rope, painting a disturbing yet alluring image for Derek Adonis, who seems mesmerized by the act. The crowd buzzes and builds up an anticipatory ohh as Derek slowly reaches his hand out, slowly drawing closer and closer to Kandis. He suddenly stops and shakes his head violently. The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

 

Sharper: “Derek, putting his hand down. We can clearly see a great inner conflict in the eyes of Derek Adonis right now. He’s apparently forgotten that he’s in the middle of a wrestling match.”

 

Knots: “There are bigger things at play here, Adam. A man’s faith is being tested!”

 

Kandis takes a peek back and sees Derek about to turn back to Tommy, so she pivots around and leans over the rope suggestively. Derek catches sight of her cleavage and is immediately drawn back to her. His eyes say no, but his body moves forward, his hands reaching out. The camera picks up his hands trembling as he moves closer to Kandis, all while shaking his head side to side in defiance. Right before he gets to Kandis, he suddenly vomits all over her face. The crowd roars, drowning out the disgusted shrieks of Kandis.

 

Sharper: “Oh, my God! Derek! Derek just puked all over Kandis!”

 

Knots: “The stress of that choice, I think it just got to him and he blew chunks!”

 

Sharper: “Good God, I can smell it from here! I don’t even want to begin to imagine that man’s diet!”

 

Derek appears to be apologizing profusely as Kandis rolls off of the apron and blindly stumbles over to the timekeeper’s table to grab a towel. Derek continues to yell his apologies, but stops suddenly and begins to hold his stomach. Finally, Tommy gets up and goes behind Derek. Tommy spins Derek around and suddenly gets vomit sprayed on his face as well, though not as much as Kandis got. 

 

Sharper: “Oh, and Tommy! Tommy getting a face full of Derek as well! All hell has broken loose!”

 

Knots: “The aftershock! Tommy’s blinded and Kandis, she’s still getting chunks of out of her hair out here next to us!”

 

The raucous crowd continues to cheer as Tommy stumbles back and around while trying to wipe the puke out of his eyes. Derek looks worse for wear after puking twice in a row, but sees an opportunity and tries his best to shake off the cobwebs. Derek rumbles forward and bends over to grab Tommy’s legs, tripping him up and taking him down. Derek keeps the legs hooked and - for some reason - attempts a jackknife pin, flipping forward but not getting enough momentum to complete the flip, to the point where he just falls on top of Tommy with a horrid somersault for the cover, not even keeping the legs hooked.

 

Sharper: “Derek, going for an unorthodox pin for his weight class, but he’s got the cover now!”

 

Tommy thrashes his body around in an attempt to kick out from underneath the immense weight while also still trying to get the vomit out of his eyes as the referee slides over for the count.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Tommy finally manages to roll out of the dead weight pin, but he’s a second too late as the bell sounds and "Personal Jesus" plays. The crowd mostly cheers.

 

Phillips: “And here is your winner, via pinfall, Derek Adonis!”

 

Sharper: “What in the hell did we just witness?!”

 

Knots: “An upset, I guess! Derek Adonis just pinned Tommy Valentine after projectile vomiting all over his face! Is that grounds for disqualification?!”

 

Derek pulls himself up and goes to wipe excess vomit from his mouth, but the referee runs over and raises his arm into the air. Tommy rolls to the apron where Kandis waits with a fresh towel, having already (mostly) cleaned herself off. Kandis wipes Tommy’s face with the towel as he slams the apron in frustration.

 

Knots: “Whatever the case, Derek Adonis may have just made a believer out of Doubting Thomas!”

 

Sharper: “And Tommy’s rough run as of late continues, though it’s hard to blame him for these unique circumstances.”

 

Kandis slides into the ring as Tommy continues to wipe his face off. She charges Derek and jumps up to drill him with Starmaker. The crowd ohs as Derek stumbles back against the ropes before falling forward flat on his face. The crowd starts to boo as Kandis lays in a series of stiff kicks to Derek, who groggily attempts to cover up.

 

Sharper: “Oh, but Kandis! She’s attacking Derek now!”

 

Knots: “I guess we can’t really blame her, the stench is still lingering! It smells like dog food here at ringside!”

 

Sharper: “But the match is over! Derek already won!”

 

Tommy staggers up and throws the dirty towel behind him into the crowd. He runs forward towards Derek and Kandis, but slips on some of the vomit on the mat, landing hard on his side. This only makes his rage greater as he scrambles over to Derek and begins unloading on him with a series of forearms, elbow shots, and closed fists. The crowd continues to boo as the referee tries to yank Tommy off of Derek, but Kandis shoves the official away as Tommy continues to unleash. He pushes himself off of Derek and brings himself up to his feet. Derek attempts to at least get to his hands and knees, but Tommy leaps up and stomps down on Derek with Beggar’s Throne. The crowd ohs before continuing to boo. Tommy lays in some vicious stomps as Kandis yells encouragement. 

 

Sharper: “Beggar’s Throne from Tommy and this is just getting excessive!”

 

Tommy finally relents before dragging Adonis over his own pool of vomit, leaving him there. Tommy spits on Derek before nodding to Kandis. The two exit the ring as the referee runs over to check on Derek.

 

Knots: “And now leaving Derek in a puddle of his own vomit. Derek may have won the match, but he didn’t make as much of a statement as Tommy and Kandis did here tonight.”

 

Sharper: “A disgusting act.”

 

Tommy wraps his arm around Kandis’ waist as the two walk backwards up the ramp, shouting out insults at a downed Derek.

 

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is with Glory Braddock!”

 

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster stands with Glory Braddock. The crowd cheers seeing Braddock.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Glory Braddock and Glory, Retribution wasn’t the night you wanted it to be. You didn’t regain the Adrenaline Championship, but there’s some concerns about what happened after. You’re a woman with a lot of contacts.”

 

Glory: “The old Glory may have done something like that, but I had nothing to do with that. Just looks like Shilo Valiant has some enemies from the past. As for Shilo beating me, I don’t have to like it, but he beat me. I’ll accept it…for now…as now it seems to be Holly Adams…”

 

Glory scoffs a bit.

 

Glory: “Yeah…Holly Adams has him next. As for me…I don’t know. I don’t like that I was only the World Champion for a cup of coffee. I don’t like that I’m not standing here as Adrenaline Champion. But I know that I need to figure out what’s next and that’s what I’m going to do. Someone with my skill set…they don’t sit on the sidelines for that long. And right now, I don’t have an answer. But I won’t say that for long because I will have an answer soon enough. And I will hold SCW Gold soon enough too. One way or another. I’m just getting warmed up in SCW. Adrenaline Title. World Title…all just tastes…what’s next….I’ll have that answer soon enough!”

 

Glory nods.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Glory.”

 

Glory nods.

 

Jaina: “Breakdown returns after this!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as Jessica Winters stands in front of the locker room of Infamous. Ravyn Taylor, Syren and CHBK stand with her.

 

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and I am with the team of Dark Fantasy, victorious at Retribution, against David Helms and Selena Frost. And I’ll come to Selena in a moment, but Ravyn, you managed to get the win as you continued to play games with both of them, constantly referring to Regan Street.”

 

Ravyn: “What is so wrong about that? Regan and Syren, longtime rivals, and I’m probably doing a better job reminding everyone about her existence by dedicating every match to her. Not like she can stop me. I don’t think she’d have the leg strength at the moment.”

 

Winters: “Disgusting…”

 

Ravyn: “Disgusting? Just like me getting under the skin of David Helms by referring to his son? Is Selena going to jump me now? What about David? Can he even stop me? Maybe he has doubts. What I think is disgusting is seeing someone who otherwise had no reason to be out at that ring preventing yours truly from winning the World Championship. I think it’s disgusting that Bree Lancaster was allowed to continue her run as interim champion.”

 

The crowd boos some more.

 

Ravyn: “And I think it’s disgusting that David Helms is holier than though when we here in Infamous recall a time where he made clear, on multiple levels, just how depraved he is. The fact is that we have just exposed him and Selena, simply…by doing what everyone says to do. Show it in the ring. And we did. We won. That’s what Dark Fantasy does. That’s what I do. That’s certainly what Syren does. It’s not that hard to understand.”

 

Winters: “Thank you Ravyn, and Syren, you and Selena shared a bit of a staredown-“

 

Syren cuts her off.

 

Syren: “Selena can keep staring. She made clear to the world that she felt she was better than me. She could not beat me on Breakdown three weeks ago. She could not beat me at Retribution. The Face of SCW needs to look in the mirror and understand that when it comes to professional wrestling, I AM the measuring stick.”

 

Winters: “To be fair, Syren, there’s two things I could say to that. First, your contracts are available, and has Selena reached out about signing, then when it came down to you two in the ring, neither you nor Selena pinned the oth-“

 

Syren then turns and heads off, ignoring Jessica.

 

Winters: “Excuse me!”

 

The cameras follow Syren as Syren starts to yell out.

 

Syren: “Holly!”

 

Syren speeds up a bit.

 

Syren: “Holly!”

 

The camera turns to show Holly Adams turning at Syren as she walks over.

 

Syren: “What is going on? You’re with Asher and Cid now? You’re ignoring phone calls.”

 

Holly: “Oh that was you. Sorry, new phone and all. And hadn’t imported contacts.”

 

Syren: “Don’t need to be cute about it. What the hell is going on?”

 

Holly: “What’s going on is that I…well, I got sick of being a cog in your little system. While you’re trying to get the boss to give you a shot instead of taking the ONE THAT WAS IN YOUR LAP…I realized you’re just not ruthless enough to be champion. It’s fine. It happens. Everyone has a fall from grace. Looks like you’re just done at age 35, right?”

 

Syren: “I’m 31 and you know it. I thought Blondetourage and all-“

 

Holly: “Yeah, no. To both. 31…really…anyway. I’m with the champions now. And that means I have the attention. While your grandpa over there can claim he has a clue, it’s clear you don’t anymore and well, I did what’s best for me. But don’t worry…if Sasha ever gives you that shot, I’ll give you a high five or something before Asher and Cid kick your ass. Just…”

 

Holly then brushes off Syren’s shoulder. She steps back.

 

Syren: “What are you doing?”

 

Holly: “Sorry. Some of CHBK’s grey hairs and dust got on you. Now if you excuse me, I have something more important than you to deal with.”

 

Holly turns and heads off.

 

Syren: “Excuse me?!”

 

Syren steps forward, but CHBK stops her. Syren looks at him and then Holly as Ravyn walks over too.  The scene cuts to ringside and the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Holly Adams just tossing Syren’s friendship aside. How about that?”

 

Knots: “Moving up I guess.”

 

Sharper: “That’s an interesting turn of events…”

 

Knots: “You’re telling me!”

 

Sharper: “Speaking of interesting turn of events, folks, at Retribution, Shilo Valiant, after managing to defeat Glory Braddock, was accosted by a masked man who tried to attack him. Shilo tried to get away and did, looking quite concerned.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. As threatened as he’s locked since returning!”

 

Sharper: “Well, Shilo Valiant submitted this to our production crew. Take a look.”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We open up to Shilo Valiant sitting in his hotel room, presumably in New Orleans. Shilo looks around before looking at the camera.

 

Shilo: “Sorry to break the façade that we’re all in the lap of luxury here, but the fact is that these are the accommodations of SCW. Kinda shabby.”

 

Shilo shakes his head and sighs.

 

Shilo: “Anyway, you’re probably wonder why you’re hearing from me in this format instead of me coming to you from some upper deck. I mean I’m still the SCW Adrenaline Champion. Glory fell short. But well, after some masked maniac attacked me….frankly…”

 

Shilo looks around.


Shilo: “Why the hell would I show up? Maybe they’ll toss me over the railing. Try to do something more serious. See, SCW needs to remember who I am? I’m a Hall of Famer. I mean…you could provide some security, but apparently, I’m getting none. And well, that’s just unacceptable. I mean I beat the Best in the World, or so I’m told. Isn’t that worth anything?”

 

Shilo shrugs.

 

Shilo: “I mean I am champion so, that should matter. But…frankly, until then, why am I going to risk my life. Unsafe working environment. That’s how this goes right. So SCW…get it all together. Make sure whoever this masked maniac is has nothing to do with me. Until then…I’ll enjoy the hospitality of this local hotel.”

 

Shilo smiles.

 

Shilo: “What are you going to do to me? Ignore me? How is that new?”

 

Shilo smirks and then winks.

 

Shilo: “See you next week…maybe. Oh yeah…my catch phrase…”

 

Shilo chuckles.

 

Shilo: “[Bleep] you!”

 

Shilo smirks as the video ends. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We return to a panning shot of the crowd.

 

Knots: “So he’s now not showing up again.”

 

Sharper: “This masked individual accosts him and now he’s running scared. It’s someone who did to him what he did to Glory. And he wanted nothing to do with them and now talking about unsafe working environment. That’s rich.”

 

Knots: “And on a night where Sasha is not yet here too. Clearly he got some information.”

 

Teddy & Diamond Steele in Action

 

Diamond and the Gem Stones begins to blare all across the sound system and as it does we are able to see the likes of the Gem Stones playing on a tron. Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire are all playing various instruments as we are able to see Diamond Steele along with her husband Teddy Steele emerging from the curtain. She has a microphone in her hands sings as loudly as she can to the sound of roaring cheers. Kate smirks as she just sings loudly which results in even more cheers. Diamond finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about before she points at the crowd who cheers louder than before. She waves at them off as she throws the microphone to the side. She smirks as she opens up a pocket mirror and takes a moment to admire how beautiful her hair is as she waits for the match to begin. Teddy begins to clap excitedly for his wife as he tries to get the crowd involved.

Phillips: The following is a one fall match, introducing first from London, England and Brooklyn, New York respectively. They are DIAMOND AND TEDDY STEELE!!!!!

Sharper: A multi talented duo making their SCW tonight.

Knots: Huh?

Sharper: Insaid a multi talented duo making their SCW tonight.

Knots: What? Wait a moment let me get the ear plugs out.

Sharper: Seriously this young lady has a great voice.

Knots: So my ears won’t bleed like when Stacy Kissinger use to sing?

Sharper: Anyway…

Phillips: And their opponents hailing from Baton Rouge Louisiana they are JOEY PLUMBER AND THE MECHANIC MATT HARVEY!!!!!

Knots: Did we picks these guys up at a trade school? Then again that Plumber guy looks like he has killed a person or two.

The ref calls for the bell as Teddy Steele and Matt Harvey start out. Matt cuts Teddy off with a knee to the ribs as Harvey backs Teddy to the ropes and shoots him off to the opposite ropes. Teddy bounces off the ropes as he ducks an attempted clothesline from Harvey. Teddy bounces off the other ropes and connects with a flying forearm as Teddy kips up to his feet.

Sharper: Teddy showing some athleticism.

Harvey climbs to his feet as he eats a dropkick to the face. Harvey quickly scrambles to his feet as Teddy snatches him into a snap suplex as Teddy climbs to his feet and does a dance.

Knots: I remember the last time you moved like that Sharper….You were celebrating V-Day.

Sharper: Really?

Teddy dances a little more as Harvey moves closer to his corner. Harvey is close to his corner as Diamond yells for Teddy to turn around. Teddy turns around as Harvey tags in Plumber. Joey Plumber climbs into the ring and charges at Teddy who takes him down with a drop toe hold as Plumber face eats the canvas. Teddy picks up Plumber and gives him a few forearms to the face before backing Plumber into the Steele’s corner. Teddy tags in Diamond.

Sharper: Teddy tags in Diamond who trained Teddy. Let’s see if her wrestling ability matches her voice.

Knots: Kissinger’s ability and voice matches but then again both were trash.

Diamond climbs into the ring as she gives Plumber a couple stiff kicks to the midsection before dragging him out a bit. Diamond hooks him up in a suplex position as she connects with a brain buster. She quickly climbs to her feet as Plumber rolls over to his stomach. Diamond grabs him from behind as she connects with a German Suplex. Plumber rolls to the corner as he tries to pull himself up. Diamond waits for him to climb to a vertical base. Diamond charges in and connects with Yuzaka kick that causes Plumber to crumple to the ground. Diamond pulls Plumber out from the corner and makes the cover.

1…….

2……..

Broken up by Matt Harvey.

Shaper: Harvey breaks the cover to continue the match.

Teddy gets in the ring as charges at Harvey as he connects with a front dropkick that sends Harvey out of the ring through the ropes. Teddy now waits as Harvey climbs to his feet. Teddy hits the opposite ropes and runs toward Harvey as he connects with a suicide dive that send Harvey into the guardrail.

Sharper: Teddy takes out Harvey.

Diamond now picks up Plumber who catches Diamond by surprise with a uppercut out of nowhere. Diamond staggers back a bit as Plumber follows up with a kick to the stomach. Plumber now hooks her up in a suplex as he goes for a stun gun but overshoots it as Diamond lands on the apron.

Knots: Plumber seemingly not use to having any offense botched the stun gun.

Diamond delivers a stiff punch to the side Plumber’s head as he staggers back. Diamond springboard’s up and connects with a crossbody.
Diamond rolls to her feet as Plumber staggers to his feet. Diamond waits for him. She goes for a Diamond Cutter

Sharper: DIAMOND CUTTER!!!!!

Plumber stumbles backwards and slips out of her grasp as she eats the ground.

Knots: Plumber’s sheer ineptness saved him there.

Sharper: Why do you hate this guy?

Knots: I think he killed one of my friends.

Sharper: Um okay.

Diamond climbs to her feet as Plumber charges at her with a clothesline. Diamond grabs his arm ducks under and brings him to the mat as she applies an Seated Fujiwara Armbar.

Sharper: SHIPWRECKED!!!! She has it locked in on Plumber.

Harvey climbs in to break it up as Teddy cuts him off. Harvey takes a wild swing as Teddy ducks as Teddy catches him in a bear hug.

Sharper: TEDDY BEAR HUG!!!! on Harvey. The Steele dip have both their submissions locked in.

Knots: And the Trade School Dropouts are both tapping at the same time.

Plumber and Harvey taps as the ref calls for the bell. Diamond lets go of Plumber’s arm and Teddy drops Harvey as they celebrate.

Phillips: THE WINNERS OF THE MATCH VIA SUBMISSION…..DIAMOND AND TEDDY STEELE!!!!!!

Sharper: Both Diamond and Teddy impressed in their SCW debut. Their future looks bright.

 

 

The scene opens up backstage to the back entrance as the doors open and Kelcey Wallace walks into the building. She looks around as she walks over to the security checkpoint. The crowd cheers seeing her.

 

Sharper: “We have another surprise! Sienna Swann returning tonight. Kelcey Wallace coming here too!”

 

Knots: “Think it’s about that?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. We may find out!”

 

Kelcey Wallace signs in before turning and walking forward, the camera following her before the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando stand with Jaina Lancaster. The crowd cheers seeing them.

 

Jaina: “Ladies and gentlemen, I am here with the team of Doom & Groove, Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando and at Retribution, you showed why you’re one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling today, but you didn’t win. Instead, the Golden Boys took advantage of an injury to the Light in the Darkness.”

 

Reyes: “Just tells you exactly what you need to know about Adam. I know he likes to say he’s the reason we’re here. He wanted us to even go easy on him because of that, but that’s just not how we do things. But the fact is that well…I may not like it, but it looks like we may need to turn things up a bit if we’re going to remind everyone what we’re capable of. Right, Devin?”

 

Brando steps up and takes a deep breath and looks at Lyza before looking forward. Jaina moves the microphone to Brando.

 

Brando: “I don’t like losing. Sure, no one does. But I really don’t. And I don’t like losing to teams where I’m not sure they’re the better team. At Retribution, I know damn well the Golden Boys are not the better team….So SCW…So Adam…this is on your head…because it’s time for us to stop pussyfooting around. We won the World’s Best for a reason. And we’re going to show it. And no Adam…we’re not going to thank you. If anything, we’re going to make sure you know exactly how much you should regret this.”

 

Reyes: “Better get ready for the ride.”

 

Brando and Reyes head off. The crowd roars as the scene cuts away.

 

“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. 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.

 

Sharper: “They’re all back. Cain Adams back. Alice Ames, we’ve seen her return. Giovanni Aries of course standing tall.”

 

Knots: “But you know who isn’t? Blake Mason. Aaron Blackbourne. Blake, blinded by Giovanni, thought Aaron was him and then he tried to piledrive him only for Giovanni Aries to shove both off. Aaron injured and Blake Mason suspended.”

 

Sharper: “Lot of good Katya did. Clearly wanted to eliminate someone. Got rid of Blake. Now, a sixty day suspension.”

 

Knots: “And this nut gets to come out here and next week, he’s facing Shaun Cruz eina special challenge match!”

 

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. Giovanni then turns and snaps at Jason Phillips. Cain turns and storms over and reaches through the ropes, grabbing at him and then pulling the microphone from him. Cain steps back as the crowd boos and turns and hands the microphone to Giovanni. Giovanni takes it and looks around, smirking, the boos coming from all over.

 

Giovanni: “Two more heroes down. And I just had to give a little push…”

 

Giovanni cackles.

 

Giovanni: “And…”

 

Giovanni makes a whistling noise, sounding like someone plummeting.

 

Giovanni: “BAM! Aaron Blackbourne, broken arm, no more creativity to be unchained. Blake Mason….looks like the Lizard Princess doesn’t keep her promises…well, they just keep other ones. Bye bye Blake….”

 

Giovanni looks around.

 

Giovanni: “And next in the line in another savior, one who’s going to be a bit rusty. The Cruze family wants to suffer more. Shaun Cruze emerges from Hollywood and forgets this isn’t some crappy sci-fi movie where the so-called hero wins. The hero, if anyone, is me, and we all know no one would cast me that way even if we all know I’m bringing everything down to burn it all…and Shaun….SCW was happy to cash in.”

 

Giovanni smirks.

 

Giovanni: “The tickets, the money, the ratings…that’s all you are. Another line on a card and another hero to go down in FLAMES….”

 

Giovanni chuckles.

 

Giovanni: “You don’t have a chance. This isn’t twitter, Shaun. You have to get in the ring with me, and in here, as I’ve proven, I always have something up my sleeve and I have left a trail of bodies behind me. You’ll just be left. I wonder what Owen is going to think about that-“

 

???: “He can think what he wants. This is between us, Giovanni!”

 

The crowd erupts in cheers as on the big screen, we see Shaun Cruze sitting down, straightening a microphone on his lapel.

 

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze, joining us via satellite. We had planned this for later, but I guess we’re doing it now!”

 

Giovanni smirks and looks at the screen.

 

Giovanni: “Money, money, money…all around….no wonder SCW and you get along!”

 

Shaun: “I’m not going to just stand by and listen to you spew the same crap time and time again. The fact is that someone needs to step up and people can take this how they want. You’ve talk about the trail of bodies, but I’ll happily step up and fight you as you need to be fought. Dirty, hardcore, underground, whatever…I’m not exactly looking here to win a match or get a title shot. And I’m not Blake Mason where I’ll do a lot of talk and fail at the end. I’m coming right for you Gio!”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Giovanni: “But you’ll make me wait a week. You could’ve just come tonight…but no, better to hold off, draw it out, make some more money. For you or SCW….I think I see the scales forming. Too bad they’re drying out just like any chance you have of stopping me.”

 

Shaun: “Keep with the schtick, Gio. I’m not screwing around. And hell, if you’re going to play the money card, let’s just then sweeten the pot. See, you have the chance to put another name on your list. Another hero. Let’s make it high stakes. That’s what you like right? You had them with Blake. One wrong move and it was all over. One piledriver and it could be all over. Well let’s make it that if you screw up, it’s all over.”

 

Shaun looks forward, pausing.

 

Giovanni: “Shauny, shauny on the wall. What tale will you spin that is tall?”

 

Shaun: “Easy…all or nothing. You win, I never step foot in that ring again. You know I’m gone. Another former golden goose plucked. But if I win…you get down on your hands and knees and praise the Lizard King before leaving forever. You leave SCW. You step away from the crap outside of the ring. You END it all and accept DEFEAT!”

 

Sharper: “What the hell?! Shaun!”

 

Giovanni stops and then steps forward, right through Cain and Alice. He then moves to the middle of the ring and tilting his head, looking at the screen.

 

Shaun: “What’s wrong, Gio?”

 

Giovanni starts to slowly smile.

 

Giovanni: “You’re serious. Gotta go out swinging. We have a martyr on our hands. Well good news…the SCW doesn’t care about their martyrs. If I can hang your head on my wall, then I’ll take it. Just don’t forget to apologize to Owen…time and time again….I love a true family moment…”

 

Shaun: “I wish he was around. I would’ve loved to watch him plant you on your ass!”

 

Giovanni cackles as Shaun then takes the microphone off his lapel and steps up and walks forward. Giovanni keeps cackling.

 

Sharper: “That sick man…referring to Orlando Cruze.”

 

Knots: “He’s been in the head of the Cruze family…but Shaun putting it all on the line. For next week.”


Sharper: “He just challenged him a couple of weeks ago. And he’s running into this.”

 

Knots: “All I can think Sharper…after Retribution, I don’t think he intends to give him a chance for more victims. But is SCW going to sign off?”

 

Sharper: “And Sasha not here…just…I don’t know what to think. Giovanni has been so slithery…I just hope Shaun knows what he’s doing.”

 

Giovanni continues to cackle before looking towards the screen and then looking down and smiling as the scene cuts away.

 

Backstage, we see Tommy Valentine walking forward from the showers, dressed only in a towel as Kandis walks out, wearing only a towel too, both of them clearly having come from the showers.

 

Tommy: “That son of a bitch…this is why we need to get rid of assholes like Adonis.”

 

Kandis: “Just because he couldn’t handle me. He couldn’t handle me before. Nearly caused his head to explode just by being around a real woman, not like the plastic blow up doll he was used to.”

 

Tommy turns and smirks.

 

Tommy: “At least we got to have some fun out of it.”

 

Kandis: “Once we got it off us and had a good scrub.”

 

Tommy: “We found positive ways to use the anger. We seem to be good at that.”

 

Kandis smiles and the two move in, kissing before the door opens and Konrad Raab comes into the room. He then stops and covers his eyes.

 

Raab: “Oh sorry-“

 

Kandis: “Oh Konrad…you don’t need to cover your eyes. You better get used to it. Tommy and I have a healthy sex life. Just like we’ve heard you and Minerva-“

 

Raab: “Still…just…”

 

Tommy: “What do you want Konrad?”

 

Raab: “Minerva sent me…just making sure-“

 

Tommy: “Relax…you’re facing Dave. We’ll be ready to pounce on his Judas ass as soon as we can. Almost fitting with it nearly Easter and all.”

 

Raab: “Alright…just…I need to get ready.”

 

Raab walks over as Kandis sighs silently.

 

Tommy: “Guess we best not bother him.”

 

Kandis: “Too bad. We’ll just have to stew until we can take out our energies on someone else.”

 

The crowd boos as the scene fades away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, Chris Cannon is standing with Jessica Winters, looking down, clearly gathering his thoughts.

 

Jessica: “I’m here with Chris Cannon and Chris, a lot on your mind. We’ve already seen you comment about the World Championship situation, but we also know you have your mind on the Peyton Rice situation and with Kandis, Tommy Valentine, Minerva…”

 

Cannon: “All of them…and I know a lot of others are angry too, but there’s a degree where this is personal. Part of me regrets that I could not stand here as Champion because then I’d have the easiest carrot to dangle in front of Kandis to get what I want and that’s to teach them a lesson. But I will get some measure of revenge and make sure their attempt at gaining the spotlight ends….There’s a lot going on in my head and –“

 

Datura then walks into the scene.

 

Datura: “Then allow me to help…”

 

Cannon: “Datura…I’m not in the mood for games.”

 

Datura: “Neither am I. My unsanctioned title…that’s nice. I have my eye on the World Title…and the actual World Champion, Cid Turner. That…that intrigues me.”

 

Cannon: “So then me?”

 

Datura: “Well I’m staking my claim on beating Cid for the title. You can then focus on another bit of revenge…against Asher…and with your reputation…I’m sure you’ll get the rest. Just I’ll handle being World Champion.”

 

Datura smirks and then walks off. Chris Cannon watches her leave.

 

Cannon: “I can live with parts of that…”

 

Cannon turns and heads off as the scene cuts to the locker room of A/C Unit.

 

Asher Hayes is watching the monitor.

 

Asher: “Going after you Cid…trust someone like Datura who’s never won the big one to understand how champions do things. I mean, she’s going to have to get used to the idea that we’re in this together.”

 

Asher turns to Cid. Cid nods.

 

Cid: “Well…yeah, of course. I mean you helped me out. I beat Cid…and…uh…yeah, least I can do.”

 

Asher: “Well of course. I mean, falling on Chris like that. You knew it was mine. You’re a good friend. Doing what’s best for me, just like I’d have your back. Like we’ll prove with Chris or Datura or anyone else who wants to end this. What’s important is that this gold is around my waist!”

 

Cid: “Ours.”

 

Asher: “Oh yeah…sorry….just…you know how it is.”

 

Asher looks up and smiles.

 

Cid: “Just still trying to deal with this…back on top of the world.”

 

Asher: “Didn’t you miss it. I can see how you’d miss it. I think about this…all of the hard work. And now, in 2021, we’re both champion and back to where we deserve to be. And with Holly with me…oh, this is going to be great. Time to take over SCW and give you the run you deserve, while the world is going to remember the name of Asher Hayes!”

 

Cid: “And Cid Turner!”

 

Cid smiles, showing a flash of confidence.

 

Asher: “Yeah, man…yeah, man…”

 

Asher nods as the scene fades out.

 

Katie Steward vs. Ronin

 

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fa---"

Bruce Lee: “I said empty your mind...be formless, be shapeless...like water…”

The beat of “Shaolin Style Hip Hop instrumental” kicks in as Ronin comes out in a high knee jog before stopping at the top of the entrance. He looks in both directions before tossing his black fedora hat out into the crowd revealing the white bald look at the top of his head from the mask. He rips his black trench coat open and off of him immediately tossing that into the crowd as well.

Phillips: “Making his way to the ring, weighing in tonight at 230 pounds, from Little Tokyo, City of Angels, RONIN… the DOUBLE EDGED SWORD!”

A black gi with a red belt is revealed as he walks down the ramp slapping any fans hand who sticks their hand out. As he gets to the bottom of the ramp he proceeds to run and slide into the ring. He jumps onto the nearest right top turnbuckle and flexes to the crowd before hopping down and awaiting his opponent.

Sharper: “Ronin has a huge opportunity to start his SCW career on a big note.”

Knots: “He made short work of Sammy Thomas Davis in his debut, but Katie Stewards is in a completely different league than STD.”

Sharper: “If he wins, he’s gonna turn heads, that’s for sure.”

Phillips: “And his opponent…”

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho
A little bit psycho
At night she's screamin'
"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"


The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Sweet but Psycho:” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length.

Phillips: “Making her way to the ring, she ‘s is the Blonde Bombshell, the Queen of Queens, ladies and gentlemen, Katie Steward!

Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Sharper: “She is the woman who broke the gender barrier in professional wrestling. Katie Steward’s resume is incredible as it is long.”

Knots: “She’s approaching 16 years in her career, but she still has dreams of getting back on top.”

Sharper: “Ever ambitious, she needs to focus on the dangerous newcomer before her.”

Katie Steward walks up to Ronin, and points at his mask. She hurls an insult that is muted by the bell ringing. Ronin leaps past Katie to connect with a hook. She screams while knocked sideways. She needs a few steps to recover and she turns, this time a shoulder backs her up against the ropes. He clinches her head and pepper her with elbows. He whips her across the ring, she rebounds, but she slams on the break, taking a hold of his lower head and slams it down into the canvas. Still holding onto his head, she rubs her knee across his masked face. Ronin pushes her back, catches her knee. He stands, still holding, he spins around with a wheel kick. He rolls through up onto his feet. He runs as Katie sits up, releasing a frustrated cry, but is interrupt by a drive by kick to the chest. Ronin yells out to the crowd to garner some response.

Sharper: “Early volleys fired. Ronin takes the advantage over the veteran, Katie.”

Knots: “His striking game is impressive. It’s like he’s pulled right out of Mortal Kombat, Adam!”

Sharper: “Katie Steward is savoring that last kick.”

Katie storms to her feet, turns and he launches off the ropes with a spinning shoulder block. Katie’s knocked all the way to the apron. She keeps rolling until she’s down on the outside, leaning on the apron. Ronin comes running towards her. She rolls out of the way of the baseball slide. Ronin is out on the outside now, he runs around, hops up the ring post, turning and running along the apron to throw himself at Katie. Katie manages to catch him, launching him back behind her right into the ring post. Ronin’s shoulder hits and he rings around the posey down onto the floor. Katie rolls back in and immediately demands to know why the referee hasn’t started counting.

Knots: “Ronin’s over aggressiveness cost him there. Katie letting him make the mistake.”

Sharper: “Katie, rightfully so, is questioning the referee’s slow start on the count out.”

Knots: “Doesn’t matter, he’s back in the ring already.”

Ronin slides into the ring. He goes to climb to his feet, but there’s Katie a strong back hand Ronin. His head is snapped back, but Katie pulls it back down, she swings it back for a mat slam. Ronin holds his head while Katie begins to mudhole stomp him in the corner. She back away as Ronin helps himself up using the corner. Katie comes in but Ronin steps forward, ducking underneath the wide hook. He pivots, catches her waist and lifts her up for a german suplex.

Sharper: “Ronin’s breaking out his suplex game now.”

Knots: “That’s one… there’s another, and a third!”

Sharper: “Picture perfect bridge for the pin!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Katie shoots her shoulder up.”

Knots: “She took every second to recover. Three german suplexes. The newcomer has the Hall of Fame wrestler reeling.”

Ronin pulls Katie by the arm to the center of the ring. He laughs in her face before dropping down, pulling her into the Mumei choke. Katie in pain. Ronin is yelling at her to tap. Katie turns her body, grabbing the top rope with her opposite hand and pinning his shoulder. Referee doesn’t see the hand on the rope, but does see the pin!

Sharper: “Ronin’s going to choke out Katie- no, Katie reverse, rolls him up!”

1…

2…

3-

Sharper: “No! Katie Steward almost stole the win. She doesn’t care if she had to break the rules.”

Knots: “Bash her all you want for breaking rules, but she turned that disaster into a near fall! She’s wrestling smart, Adam.”

Sharper: “Smart or not, it’s still cheating.”

Ronin yells frustration as he hurries to the referee. He wags his finger. Katie is helping herself up, and Ronin tries for some revenge with a superkick. Katie lowers the top rope, and times it to catch the extended leg. Trapped now, Ronin tries to pull his foot free. Katie hits him with the Most Beautiful Superkick Ever!

Sharper: “Katie again burns Ronin’s aggressive still and this time, she knocked him right off the feet with that superkick!”

Knots: “And she’s scrambling to pin him.”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Ronin shoots the shoulder up. Katie is leading him into making mistakes and you have to wonder if that’s starting to frustrate Ronin.”

Knots: “She is showing her experience is everything.”

Katie takes his legs and goes to step into a sharpshooter but Ronin boots Katie in the ass. Katie stumbles forward, Ronin nips up to his feet. Katie turns and is caught by surprise when she is tossed by the back body drop. Katie hurries to her feet, but before she can fully find her feet, Ronin is there with a scoop slam, lining her right up in the corner. Ronin begins to climb the ropes, signaling victory.

Sharper: “Ronin is climbing to the top rope. I think we’re going to see Nagasa!”

Knots: “He’s logging his flight plan. He’s taken off!”

Sharper: “No! Kaite Steward pulls herself out of the way and Ronin crashes down onto his tailbone, no body’s home!”

Ronin hops up onto his feet, holding his lower back, strained from that crash landing. He’s turned around by Kaite and---

Sharper: “Platinum Blonde!”

Knots: “She’s back!”

Sharper: “The pin!”

1…

2…

3!

The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Katie Steward!”


Sharper: “And that’s all she wrote. Katie Steward emerging with the impressive victory here.”

Knots: “She seemed one step ahead of Ronin the whole match, using his style against him, and looked good doing so.”

 

Katie gets up, having her arm raised as the crowd boos her. TJ Johnson enters the ring and raises her arm. Katie looks around and smiles, enjoying her victory.

 

Backstage, the scene opens up with Owen Cruze standing with Jessica Winters.

 

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. I am here with Owen Cruze and Owen, we just heard from your uncle, Shaun, who not only is going to face Giovanni Aries but with higher stakes. And we can confirm, SCW officials have agreed to the stipulations.”

 

Owen: “Figures.”

 

Jessica: “Figures?”

 

Owen sighs.

 

Owen: “I just hope Shaun doesn’t regret this…He better not regret this.”

 

Owen shakes his head and walks off. Jessica watches him go, a bit surprised by his response before the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, we cut to see Adam Allocco, Bison Jones and Anastasia Smirnova with Jaina Lancaster, standing down the hall from their locker oom.

 

Jaina: “I am here with the Golden Boys, the number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship and earlier, we saw A/C Unit coming out and their attention appears to be on the World Title-“

 

Adam: “Big mistake. It would be like passing you over because you’re related to Bree. The fact is that they really should be looking at me….Bison too. I mean, do you know who I am? I’m the man who brought Datura into this world of supreme. Years ago. She was a star in Majestic. Finally coming through here and all because she saw Adam here kicking ass and taking names, earning title shots, and collecting them all. See I just finally decided it was time to add to my collection of SCW gold. That simple and I’m doing that.”

 

Behind Adam, as he continues, we see Polly Playtime walking into the scene, something in her hand, but she looks at Adam and Bison before sneaking into the locker room, the door closing behind her.

 

Adam: “Datura….good on her. But let’s face it. People want to see whether the Golden Boys add more gold to their midst. They want to see if I can lead someone like Bison to the promised land. And they want to see someone, not Asher holding that title…and Cid…good on you. A great feel good story rivalled only by yours truly. Come on, guys. And all for my son, my nearly dead son, who has since recovered from near death to be almost alive. He still has not much of a life, but we can fix that later!”

 

Jaina: “Bison, do you have-“

 

Adam: “Please! He lets his actions speak for themselves in the ring.”

 

Jaina: “Okay, Adam. How about the fact that you needed to defeat the team that was hurt at Retribution-“

 

Adam: “This isn’t ballet. This is professional wrestling. People get hurt. Maybe she couldn’t take it. Coming in here with a lot of fanfare when Sasha, you had someone right here to guide your tag division. That’s right. Me. Your buddy, Adam. And you better learn to like it. Going to take my shot now! Bison! You’re coming along. Anastasia, you too. And everyone is going to listen to what dear old Adam has to say!”

 

We see Polly step out of the locker room and then look over, smiling before running off.

 

Jaina: “Thank you for your time.”

 

Adam: “Get used to it. Tonight, Polly, next, the tag champs…maybe the World Title. We’ll bring them all around my beautiful waist!”

 

Adam turns and smiles and heads off as Anastasia rolls her eyes a bit. Bison glances at him before heading off.

 

 “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace begins to play, a lone spotlight centers in the entrance way where Sienna Swann walks out, her long blonde hair slicked back in a high ponytail, wearing black leggings, knee high boots and a white loose blouse. walks toward the ring as “Fallen Angel” continues to play. The gorgeous South African walks up the stairs and asks for a mic.
 
Sharper: “We haven’t seen Sienna Swann in a few months now after her injuries along with Kelcey Wallace’s in that horrific car accident leading into Last Grasp of Reality where she has been recovering, and what we are told is that she is medically cleared to wrestle again, I assume this will be what she has to talk about tonight, asking for this time.”
 
Knots: “It’s Sienna Swann, of course she wants the spotlight and after all that has been happening in the last few months, I’m sure she will want to establish herself as a contender to the World Title.”
 
Sharper: “There is no doubt about that, let’s see what she has to say.”
 
The crowd boos, Sienna paces the ring some, a smirk on her face before she speaks.
 
Sienna: “I’m glad that all of you missed me, and while I was out recovering from injuries thanks to the recklessness of Kelcey Wallace and an over-concern of my mental stability, I have had to sit back and watch MY SCW go to an absolute bloody tailspin, and while I look at what has been going on, nothing upsets me more than seeing certain people at the top of this company when that spot has always been reserved for ME.
 
The crowd continues to boo as Sienna shakes her head.
 
Sienna: “See, this company was missing something, Sienna Swan. We have seen the World Title change hands twice, both people dear to my heart held the belt, and they were BOTH screwed out of it, so naturally I want nothing more than to go right up to Cid Turner’s face and hand him a loss and take the World Title for myself and every single one of you including those in the back KNOW that it would happen, because the last four years there has been NO ONE more consistent in this company than Sienna Swann. No matter what Sasha put me through, and these others who have toted the company line and claim they are here for one reason, SCW are all full of themselves, they are in it for one person, them just like I was but before I continue, while I was sitting at home recovering, I had an epiphany and a few things happened that started to make me realize that maybe I needed to take a step back and rethink things.”
 
Looking around, Sienna paces a little, almost seemingly trying to pick out her words properly.
 
Sienna: “First off, everyone knows my history with Jordan Majors, and during my time injured, I found out that she has been dating my sister, Sierra since before the New Year’s, which was extremely shocking to me, and there was nothing more I wanted to do than to knee her in the face again like I have so many times before, but I realized that the happiness of my little sister was more important. Secondly, after my divorce filing with Chris Cannon, I came to understand a little more the err of my ways, and in doing so I started to think about my approach to this business, and before I continue I regret nothing, I have always been a woman that has done things to benefit me, but now I have to think about u…..”
 
Before she can continue though “Exodus” by Henry Mancini starts to play throughout the arena.
 
Sharper: “And it looks like Kelcey Wallace is also here and she has returned! We know that she too has been medically cleared but has been spending a lot of time helping Peyton Rice recover from successful knee surgery! She doesn’t look happy!”
 
Knots: “Business is about to pick up! Kelcey Wallace and Sienna Swann have unfinished business and you have to wonder if Xiomara is somewhere nearby!”
 
The crowd stands up and roars as Kelcey Wallace walks down to the ring in jeans, boots, leather jacket and halter top, Sienna with a deep sigh steps back some, glaring at Kelcey who slides into the ring with a mic in hand….
 
Sienna: “I wasn’t finished with what I had to say.”
 
Kelcey: “Now you are. I was standing back there listening to what you were saying, and something struck me, we were the ones who were injured, because I sacrificed myself to stop you, Sienna! You have become so unhinged and lately, it seems like you and Chris are back at least on speaking terms which boggles my mind, but see Sienna, I’m not in the best of moods, admittedly, at first I believed it was you who attacked Peyton.”
 
Sienna: “REALLY!? I actually respected Peyton!”
 
Kelcey: “You don’t know the meaning of respect, Sienna. We both missed time out of our careers, and it was your recklessness that did it, so don’t try to change things and twist them to fit your narrative, love. So, I came out here for one reason, it’s time to finish what we started.”
 
The crowd roars as Kelcey takes her jacket off, Sienna doesn’t look like she wants to fight, slowly backing up.
 
Sienna: “Kelcey…. You don’t want to do this!”
 
Kelcey: After the last few years and the hell you have put my family and I through!? There is nothing mor that I want right now than to kick your ass!”
 
Sienna: “Kelcey…. Calm down, do not do this!”
 
Kelcey gets closer to her as Sienna cowers in the corner, Kelcey grabs her by the collar….
 
Sienna: “I’M PREGNANT!”
 
Kelcey stops, a silence befalls her as the stunned crowd looks on where a pin can be heard dropped. Slowly tilting her head, trying to comprehend what Sienna just said, Kelcey loosens the grip on the South African’s collar, stepping back a little….
 
Sienna: “I…. I am pregnant. That is what I was about to tell them all before you came out here to interrupt me.”
 
Kelcey: “You’re…. you’re lying.”
 
Sienna: “I swear, I’m not! I am pregnant, 5 weeks. I was about to say my goodbye’s for at least the next year.”
 
The shock has overcome Kelcey, for she had the sinking feeling who the father was…
 
Kelcey: “Who…..wh…..”
 
Sienna: “You know who the father is.”
 
Sienna drops the mic and walks past Kelcey and out of the ring, leaving Wallace shocked as the arena is silent. Sienna doesn’t even look back; she continues to walk toward the backstage area…
 
Sharper: “I don’t know what to say, I think the reaction of the fans is the same as ours. Sienna Swann is pregnant and that is not news we thought we would hear tonight.”
 
Knots: And the father? Yeah, she even said to Kelcey, she knew who he was.”
 
Kelcey looks on at Sienna as it fades into a commercial break.

 

COMMERCIALS


As the camera fades from commercial to the backstage area, Sienna Swann is seen walking in the back toward the exit when Kelcey Wallace comes through the Gorilla position.
 
Kelcey: “Sienna! Wait!”
 
Sienna stops and turns around to confront Kelcey but just as she does, Giovanni Aries walks into view and stands between Sienna and Kelcey, looking right at the Perfect Ten.
 
Giovanni: “Looks like you’re a woman with no mission. No Pey-Pey, no Owen and now no Sienna. See what serving the Lizard Kingdom gets you?”
 
Kelcey looks away and sighs, nodding her head….
 
Kelcey: “You know Gio, maybe you were right along and I just needed to stop talking and start…..”
 
Without warning Kelcey forearms Gio flush in the face, he stumbles back and Kelcey hits a Lou Thezs Press on Gio and lands on top of him striking him blow for blow on his face when Alice Ames comes out of nowhere and tackles Kelcey off, but she continues to fight her off as well when Cain Adams comes into the picture and starts kicking Kelcey who is still fighting back, when the numbers are too much finding herself being kicked and stomped by Adams and Ames.
 
Sienna: “Stop!”
 
Giovanni sits up with a huge smile on his face, wiping the blood from his busted lip when Sienna pushes Ames and Adams out of the way and covers Kelcey. Giovanni starts to laugh, grabbing Ames and Adams, holding them back….
 
Giovanni: “Willing to sacrifice yourself for her? How pathetic.”
 
The Wonderland stand over them when officials run in, Dean Black and referees surround Kelcey and Sienna as Gio pulls The Wonderland back. Just then Cookie and Jordan Majors run in, as Gio and his troops are being escorted away, Kelcey then sits up glaring at Sienna who is helped up by officials, Kelcey is then helped to her feet as both women stare at one another, when Chris Cannon shows up, Sienna quickly hugs him, placing his hand on her stomach. Chris and Kelcey lock eyes before she backs away, Sienna reaches for Wallace, but she wants nothing to do with the situation and leaves.
 
Chris: “Are you okay?”
 
Sienna: “Yes.”
 
As Kelcey walks off, within the shadows of the backstage area Minerva looks on biting down on her bottom lip with a sly grin on her face.

 

“BELIEVE IT!”

The fans are on their feet and shouting as “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max plays across the arena. From behind the back, Selena Frost walks out with her wife, Deanna Frost, at her side.

Sharper: “And from one shocking moment to another. Deanna joining Selena here. We’ve not seen her in a long time.”  

Stills are shown of the tag match of Retribution, showing all aspects of the match, from Infamous interfering repeatedly, to them being thrown out, to Dark Fantasy double-teaming, to Selena and Syren brawling outside, to David hitting Ravyn with the New Jersey Neckbreaker, to Syren pinning David, to Selena, in the ring, boring a hole into Syren, who returns the glare. 

Sharper: “You saw the stills, folks. Selena and David, brought it to Dark Fantasy, but couldn’t quite get the job done.”

Selena and Deanna make it to the ring, where Selena slides under the ropes to enter while Deanna walks around the ring to grab a microphone for Selena. The redhead hands it to Selena, who smiles at her-

Sharper: “And I think Selena is just as happy as we are to have Deanna with her.”

The music fades as Selena looks around the ring, raising the microphone to her lips.

Selena: “Now before I mention the redhead in the room…”

She offers a wink to Deanna, who rolls her eyes good-naturedly. The crowd cheers a bit. Deanna smiles and waves at them, shouting “I missed you guys!” to the crowd.

Sharper: “Welcome back indeed! Deanna, not technically a wrestler here, but no one can deny the part she has played in her wife’s career and her absence clearly felt throughout SCW.”

Selena waits for the chants to die down, not wanting to ruin this moment for her wife, before speaking again.

Selena: “Before I mention the redhead in the room… there’s a certain blonde that’s NOT in the room that I need to address.”

Immediately, the cheers turn to boos.

Selena: “Now, I’ll call a spade a spade. At Retribution, David Helms and I intended to send a message to Dark Fantasy and Infamous. A message that we weren’t going to let them run this place or dictate the terms of how SCW should be represented. For me, personally, it was about showing Syren that she is NOT ‘the standard bearer of SCW’.”

She takes a moment to look around the audience, a mixed reason, cheers for Selena and boos for Infamous, fill her ears.

Selena: “And, calling it square, we lost. David and I come up short.”

The Snow Queen shrugs her shoulders.

Sharper: “An intense back and forth tag match that could have gone either way.”

Selena: “But if we’re going to be calling a spade a spade, let’s talk about how, for all her talk about ‘standards’ and ‘chemistry’ and being ‘untouchable’ as a tag-team, let’s talk about how long it took for Syren and Ravyn to NEED Infamous.”

The boos outweigh the cheers now, the fans in agreement of the Snow Queen.

Sharper: “I mean, she’s not wrong.”


Knots: “Not wrong? It was ridiculous! What was it? Three or four times they got involved?!”

Selena: “Three minutes, Syren. That’s how long it took for Infamous to lose faith in you. That’s how long it took for them to see that, once again, you needed them. You want me to admit that you and Ravyn beat David and I?”

She shrugs.

Selena: “You beat us. But tell me you’d have accomplished that without Crowe grabbing my foot, or Infamous beating on me outside the ring, or CHBK getting involved?”

The Snow Queen shakes her head.

Selena: “Maybe David and I didn’t prove our message then, but you sure as hell proved that you are nothing more than a lying, manipulating bitch that can’t do it without Infamous!”

The fans cheer and clap in agreement.

Sharper: “Bold words.”


Knots: “Well, I mean, when you brag about being ‘The Standard Bearer of SCW’, that kind of analysis follows.”

Selena: “But it doesn’t end there, does it, Syren? No. It wasn’t just the typical “Infamous saves your ass” over and over again. No, you thought you could go a step further. You disrespected me. You spit on me!”

Selena glares at the camera, the jeers of the crowd still loud.

Knots: “Yeah, that was going too far, even for me.”


Sharper: “Ultimate form of disrespect.”

Selena: “But you know what, Syren? When you did that? And when you had Infamous there? And all that followed? You pissed me off, absolutely, but you showed me that your words, words of ‘respecting me’, were nothing more than bullshit!”

Selena pauses, walking around the ring.

Selena: “And you know what? That’s a good thing for me, because now, I don’t have to respect you. I don’t have to show you respect, or mercy, or anything of the sort. I can do whatever the hell I want to you and I plan on just that – starting with a message you’re not going to like.”

Selena takes a moment to look around the arena.

Selena: “And that brings me to my wife.”

Her eyes go to Deanna, who smiles at her.

Selena: “For months now, people have talked about how “I’ve lost step.”, “I’m in a rut”, “I’m off my game”.”

She shakes her head.

Selena: “No more. Retribution was just the start. Because now, I have with me the person that makes me the strongest. The person that drives me to be better and be the force that every single person, from Xander Valentine to CHBK, is intimidated by. The person that earned the name “The Face of SCW”… And together, Deanna and I are going to make that happen and more…Because Syren… you want to ‘make history’? You want to ‘do the impossible’? I say, ‘over my dead body’!”

The crowd erupts into cheers at the implication!

Selena: “Because you proved at Retribution that you have no respect and you have no standards – and I’ll be damned if I see you steal another World Title with those standards… so consider me in your way! Consider me as a competitor that is hunting for the SCW World Championship!”

Knots: “Oh damn!”


Sharper: “Selena Frost proclaiming her intentions to win the SCW World Championship!”

Selena: “And I-“

“This is How a Heart Breaks” plays throughout the arena, cutting off Selena as she looks towards the rampway, where CHBK walks out, alone.

Sharper: “This is interesting. I was expecting Syren to come out and talk down Selena.”


Knots: “Maybe that will still happen. It’s kind of a two-act deal with CHBK and Syren.”

Holding up his hands, CHBK seems to not wish to fight or cause disturbances. He merely walks around the ring, offers a ‘welcome back’ to Deanna, who remains on guard, and grabs a microphone before rolling into the ring to stand before Selena, who has not removed her glare from him.

CHBK: “Easy, Selena. Easy. Not here to pick a fight.”

There is a moment of booing from the crowd as CHBK rolls his shoulders.

CHBK: “Now, I’ll admit to you, as a man and a professional, that things got out of hand at Retribution. I’m sorry to say that, honestly, you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Sharper: “What the hell is he talking about?”

CHBK: “Let’s face it, kid, you got wrapped up in a fight that didn’t concern you. It was about David Helms, Regan Street, and Ravyn. You know that. You were just roped in because of your past with Regan – and with her being injured… you know David used you, right?”

Selena crosses her arms but says nothing.

CHBK: “I mean, there you were, the good substitute for Regan that he needed. Sadly, while you thought it was ‘family’, Helms was just using you. That’s what he does. He used Syren and Ravyn to get ahead back in the Pinnacle days. He used Tommy Valentine to get ahead. The list is rather long of the people he’s manipulated. And for me, I needed you to see how that man can and did let you down.”

Chants of “Asshole” fill the arena as CHBK keeps his eyes on Selena.

CHBK: “And that’s why I am here now, without Infamous. Because I want you to listen and understand what I am telling you. Because I listened to you. And I can respect your desire to represent SCW. To be the Face of SCW – I was there a long time ago, myself. “

The icon gives a shrug.

CHBK: “But there is a time and a place for everything, Selena. And here? Now? Syren is leagues ahead of you. Syren wins matches. How many have you won this year? You failed in the Tag league, you failed to win the world title in that gauntlet match and you failed at Retribution. I could go on, but let’s face it, the proof is there, Selena. Meanwhile, Syren continues to win and dominate. And you can hate it all you want, but the fact remains that Syren WILL become World Champion. She WILL make history. That’s just a fact.”

Again, CHBK shrugs, Selena remains still in the ring.

CHBK: “So the question now is, which side of history do you, Selena, want to be on? Do you want to continue to be used by people like Helms and Regan? People that have used you for their means and their ends? Do you want to spend week after week getting beaten down by Infamous? Or… do you want to finally break free of being ‘their puppet’? The puppet of all these people…”

He gestures to the fans.

CHBK: “And instead of being lost in Syren’s shadow, you could be “The Next Syren”-“

 

The crowd boos more as we then see Christy Matthews storming out from the back.

 

CHBK: “Now, that’s not going to happen. No one is going to be the next Syren, just like no one can replace me. You can be the Face of SCW, but we all know that;s a way to get t-shirts and give you a few extra bucks on your merch statement.”

 

Selena: “Like I need it-“

 

Christy reaches the ring and pulls herself onto the apron. The crowd boos. She steps in and CHBK turns. Christy walks over and CHBK says something to her.

 

Selena: “What? This not planned? A bit of a trouble in paradise.”

 

CHBK: On the contrary…looks like Christy Matthews is looking to make her name tonight. Not like she needs to. A Hall of Famer. Someone who was supposed to face Cookie Dreams tonight. She’s gone, but she wants you.”

 

Selena: “So you’re going to jump me? That’s usually your M.O.”

 

CHBK: “Oh no…she wants to just kick your ass and prove that you’re nowhere close to World Title contention.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Selena: “So she’s going to come at me now…unprepared.”

 

CHBK turns to Christy.

 

Christy shrugs and lunges and Selena forearms her in the jaw. The crowd roars. She then grabs her and turns and throws her out of the ring. Selena spins around and CHBK goes for a Bittersweet Ending. The crowd cheers though as Selena catches his leg. CHBK looks at her and looks around. Deanna then looks at CHBK as CHBK hops on his other foot. Deanna then kicks CHBK in the chest, knocking him down and causing him to roll out of the ring. The crowd cheers. Christy turns and climbs onto the apron and Selena swings at her, causing her to fall off the apron and back up. Selena then turns and grabs one of the microphone. She turns to Christy and then CHBK.

 

Selena: “You want to come for me. CHBK, you want you shot. I want Syren and I will do anything I have to to stand up to her and prove to her that she’s a lot farther from the World Title than she thinks. So Christy…bring it up. I’m ready…and CHBK…better throw something better than me because I’m not going anywhere! BELIEVE IT!”

 

The crowd roars before Selena’s music plays throughout the arena. CHBK backs up and Christy looks at the ring and walks around the ring. The crowd continues to cheer Selena as CHBK looks at her and shakes her head.

 

Selena: “Drop off the contracts…let’s see if there’s something interesting because I don’t think Syren can beat me, CHBK!”

 

The crowd roars as CHBK just looks at Selena. Christy glances at CHBK. CHBK glances at her and Christy shakes her head as she walks around. Selena continues to stand in the ring.

 

Sharper: “Selena defiant to the end. She wants Syren…and she wants her best shot!”

 

Knots: “What about Christy? That may be first!”

 

Sharper: “Selena damn sure looks ready!”

 

The crowd cheers Selena as CHBK backs up.

 

 Breakdown backstage, we see Ace Marshall and Lexy Chapel in one of the hallways and Lexy has a duffelbag in her hand.

 

Lexy: “You’re lucky Guillermo could handle this before…but now, we need to come through. So…”

 

Ace: “What? What are you talking about?”

 

Lexy: “I made a deal. Hello! Big manager here. I made a deal. Got us some extra bucks!”

 

Ace: “We don’t need the money!”

 

Lexy: “I’m showcasing my skills, Ace. Come on….just go with it. You need to be handling this. That was my deal and I could hide it for a bit but…’

 

Ace sighs and grabs the duffelbag and then looks inside as Lexy’s eyes wonder. We then see Kim Williams walking in the background, with Wasley under her arm, smiling. The Lizard Championship is also around her waist.

 

Ace: “Wait, was this-“

 

Lexy: “Shhhh! That was wait. I realized what else is going to help! Gold!”

 

Ace: “Gold?”

 

Lexy: “Yeah…her…”

 

Lexy points but Kim has now gone.

 

Ace: “I don’t see anyone.

 

Lexy: “Kim! She has gold. It’s not real. But who cares? I have a champion and we’re going to have everyone flocking to be represented by me. Come on! Get me it!”

 

Ace: “It’s Kim…I’d like to be in one piece-“

 

Lexy: “You used to be friends. Just do it!”

 

Ace: “Can’t you get Kat to-“

 

Lexy: “She’s not here. Mysterious and all. Don’t need Zdunich attacking her. Just come on…for me…..”

 

Lexy pouts and Ace rolls his eyes. He then starts to head off as Lexy smiles and claps.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Holly Adams is seen walking backstage.

 

Holly: “Okay, Sasha! I know, I know…you’ve got new champions. You’re going to have your favourite person as Adrenaline Champion. Now with Shilo showing he’s a big scared masked Ancient Alien and well-“

 

Holly walks over to the office of Sasha and grabs the door and opens it and steps inside.

 

Holly: “Not going to knock, because this is important. You’ve got the champion. Just get it off him-“

 

Holly stops and looks around. She then looks in the office, the camera moving over to show the inside, showing no one inside and Holly steps back and then jukes back.

 

Holly: “Damn it! Look out! True star right here!”

 

Dean Black stands in front of Holly.

 

Holly: “Good thing I didn’t scream. You’d have a controversy on your hands.”

 

Black: “What do you want Holly?

 

Holly: “I just came to actually offer a solution. Now that I’m not wasting my time carrying Infamous’s luggage since that’s all they trusted me with, I can now return to being Sasha’s favourite wrestler and well, as the number one contender to the Adrenaline Champion and Shilo Valiant running off, well…”

 

Holly smiles.

 

Holly: “So…where’s Sasha? I only speak to important people.”

 

Black: “Well you’re speaking to me and she’s not here. Maybe later.”

 

Holly: “Later?! Get her here!”

 

Black: “Keep thinking that’s how things work.”

 

Black nods and heads off as Holly looks at him and scoffs before turning back to the office and then heading off.

 

Minerva in action

 

Breakdown returns abruptly to the stage to see Minerva standing over a female wrestler on the stage. The crowd boos loudly.

 

Sharper: “Minerva! Attacking this local talent…”

 

Knots: “Look who’s with her too. Konrad Raab with her!”

 

Konrad Raab stands and watches, wearing his mask, but a notably more leather-based ensemble as Minerva turns around and grabs the talent.

 

Sharper: “The local talent, Kay Grace…was just coming out here to face Minerva and Minerva attacking her from behind!”

 

Knots: “And she’s not done!”

 

Minerva lifts her up and then turns and runs her over and throws her off the stage. The crowd roars as Grace falls to the concrete, rolling through and rolling over, holding her head and neck. Minerva then backs up and dusts her hands. She then steps back as she then motions to Konrad. Konrad walks over to her and Minerva smiles before pointing to her. She then turns and heads to the ring. The boos continue as we see officials heading over to check on Grace. Minerva heads to the ring as the official from the ring leaves to go and join them. Minerva looks at him and smirks before continuing to head to the ring, Raab following.

 

Sharper: “Officials checking on Grace. This match obviously won’t be happening.”

 

Knots: “She’s coming here, Sharper.”

 

Sharper: “I don’t like this at all.”

 

Minerva reaches the ring and hops onto the apron, hanging upside down on the ropes for a moment. She then drops down and enters the ring, the ropes held open by Raab enters after as Phillips is seen talking to the timekeeper. Minerva walks over and taps him on the shoulder. Phillips turns and Minerva smirks as Phillips jumps back a bit. She then extends her hand and takes the microphone. Minerva turns back to the middle of the ring. She looks around as Raab walks over and stands behind her.

 

Minerva: “Sorry for the sudden start to my formal appearance tonight. Just figured I’d trim the fat. Either way…one and oh….”

 

Minerva smirks and looks at Raab.

 

Minerva: “And Konrad is going to have some fun with David tonight.”

 

Raab smiles. Minerva turns back.

 

Minerva: “Right, Konrad….you’ll take care of him.”

 

Raab just nods and Minerva leans in before tapping his nose through his mask and turning back to the crowd.

 

Minerva: “Meanwhile, Sasha…where are you? Maybe you need to be given a fine if you don’t show up. Who’s going to pay for you though? Daddy?”

 

Minerva laughing and throwing the microphone down. She steps back as “Blood, Milk & Sky” by White Zombie starts to play.

 

Sharper: “Just disgusting. This woman is just disgusting.”

 

Knots: “And she feels nothing can stop her. I can’t wait for her to learn otherwise!”

 

Sharper: “And Raab appears to be firmly with his girlfriend, or whatever you want to call it. And he’ll be in action later against David Helms!”

 

Minerva turns to the ropes and flips back over them and drops to the floor. Raab follows, stepping through the ropes and dropping down. The two walk up the rampway. The crowd boos them the entire way up before Minerva stops and looks down at the floor as officials are helping Grace up. Raab glances over too before turning back to Minerva who draws his attention toward her and the two head to the back.

 

Backstage, we see Adam Allocco, in his wrestling gear, popping a pill before bringing the pill bottle down and then turning to Bison.

 

Allocco: “Want one? Vitamins are the most important. Keep you big and strong.”

 

Bison: “I thought that was just your youth and greatness.”

 

Allocco: “That too. But always need a back up plan.”

 

Bison: “Yeah, man…”

 

Anastasia: “Are you ready? To beat this Playtime girl?”

 

Allocco: “Yeah, just-“

 

Allocco stops and turns and then glances at Anastasia before eying her. Anastasia notices this.

 

Anastasia: “What are you doing? Stop gawking at me!”

 

Allocco then turns and glances back to Bison.

 

Bison: “Yo, man. What are you doing? You’re weirding out!”

 

Allocco: “Ah…”

 

Allocco then looks down and pulls his tight strap looking down before looking up.

 

Allocco: “Guess I’m just excited…uh…”

 

Anastasia: “What? For facing her? Or now you care about me? Need little blue pill usually…”

 

Allocco suddenly realizes and turns and grabs his vitamins and looks at them, popping the top. He then looks up, almost stunned, before looking down. He then shows them to Anastasia. She just starts to laugh.

 

Anastasia: “Did you bring the wrong ones? Looking to get lucky later?”

 

Allocco: “Shut up! Someone switch them. They….Now she’s going to think…Oh God…”

 

Bison: “Whatever man. You’re a champion. Prove it then.”

 

Bison heads out of the room as Anastasia laughs. Adam looks around, and gulps.

 

Allocco: “Okay…it’s fine. I can handle her…and then you later…”

 

Allocco turns and heads off.

 

Sharper: “We saw Polly earlier…was that what she was doing? A little bit of a prank on April Fools Day!”

 

Knots: “Well it’s a growing problem for Adam!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Ace Marshall shakes his head as he walks forward.

 

Ace: “Whatever…get this done.”

 

Ace looks around and then walks down the hallway, looking around, glancing around the hallways before he stops. He then sees Kim Williams, with Wasley, talking to someone. Ace then runs over to her, picking up speed and Kim turns at the last moment and swings. Ace stops and jukes back.

 

Kim: “Whoa…wait…”

 

Ace holds his hands up, guarding his face before looking at her.

 

Ace: “Yeah…uh…”

 

Kim: “I know. I look like Marie. And well, she’s very hittable these days, but I’m just not going to let it happen.”

 

Ace: “Well…uh…yeah, sure. I was trying to take out Marie. That’s why-“

 

Kim: “Hmmm…well, hold this then.”

 

Ace looks confused as Kim hands Wasley, her stuffed penguin, to Ace.

 

Ace: “Wait…I attack your sister and-“

 

Kim: “Shhhhh.”

 

Kim heads off. Ace looks a bit confused and looks around.

 

Ace: “Why am I doing this?”

 

The camera turns to Kim as Kim skips off before we hear a pop and a yell.

 

Ace: “Ah! My eyes! God damn it!”

 

Kim stops and turns back and then runs over to Ace Marshall who is now covered in glitter as Wasley has been split in two.

 

Kim: “You think I’d give you Wasley! April Fools!”

 

Ace: “The damn glitter is in my eyes!”

 

Kim: “Don’t come after my title! Lizard Championship…staying with me. Even for the Judas!”

 

Ace: “I need water, Kim!”

 

Kim: “Don’t turn a friend!”

 

Kim turns and heads off. Ace continues to rub his eyes in pain. He writhes before Lexy runs over.

 

Lexy: “Oh God…you’re hurt!”

 

Ace: “You think! Why the hell am I doing this?”

 

Lexy: “Because a good manager has champions!”

 

Lexy looks around.

 

Lexy: “I need water!”

 

Ace continues to rub his eyes in pain as the scene cuts away.

 

Polly Playtime vs. Adam Allocco

SCW Television Championship

 

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot and then the words “START GAME” show up on SCW’s Jumbotron.  A bunch of girls can be heard giggling before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched begins to play. The music plays for quite some time and it is not until it comes to the first chorus that Polly Playtime emerges from the backstage area wearing a frilly pink skirt and a very cute and fashionable strapless crop top that has black paw prints on it.  She is carrying a personally made microphone, clearly wanting to make the world wait to see her.  She smirks and begins skipping down the ramp.

 

Sharper: “Polly Playtime coming to the ring now, looking to take advantage of this championship opportunity.”

 

Knots: “And it’s a good day for the girl that loves to play. April Fool’s Day! Taking the Television Championship from Adam Allocco would cause a fair bit of chaos, just like she likes!”

 

The crowd boos as she arrives down at the ringside area.  She walks up the steel steps and into the ring and is very careful to not show off any of her assets.  She hands over her personalized microphone to Jason Phillips and tells him to announce her using ONLY that microphone.  He looks at her and just shrugs before taking it.

 

Phillips:  “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and is for the SCW Television Championship! Introducing first, from Panguitch, Utah, she is the girl that loves to play, Polly Playtime!”

 

She immediately snatches her microphone back away from him and nods, telling him “good job”, before she heads to her assigned corner, placing the microphone under the bottom rope. She turns and looks up towards the ramp, awaiting her opponent. Suddenly, indistinguishable echoes, sounding awfully like church choir echoes out as a single bright spotlight shines down upon the stage. On the screen, narrated by the voice resembling that of Morgan Freeman:

 

“Blasted is thee who sin within the ring. God called upon the messiah, delivering an edict of reckoning upon the ignorant primitives with their lackluster wrestling. The messiah set forth to enlighten all those before him, and enlightened they shall be. (Adam 13:21)”

 

As his voice trails off, gold pyrotechnics explode on the stage as “Glitter & Gold” by Barns Courtney blares over the PA system. As the display stops, by now the song starting to pick up the pace, Adam Allocco emerges from behind the curtains, the SCW Television Championship belt around his waist. Behind him are Bison Jones and Anastasia Smirnov. Anastasia hurries past them both. She swings her arms around and presents Adam to the crowd, who just boos him in response. After a moment of soaking in the hate, Allocco moves down to the ring, shouting several insults to the crowd. 

 

Phillips: “And her opponent, accompanied to the ring by ‘Big Bad’ Bison Jones and Anastasia Smirnov, from Rochester, New York but now making a living on OnlyFans, he is the SCW Television Champion and Wrestling's Enlightenment, Adam Allocco!”

 

Knots: “Strategic belt placement from The Renaissance Man.”

 

Sharper: “And ever since coming out on top of Doom & Groove some weeks back, Golden Boys have been on quite a roll. Adam winning the TV Championship, then at Retribution they earned the right to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship. Adam will be looking to continue this hot streak.”

 

Knots: “Adam’s been going hard lately!”

 

Bison Jones begins to circle the ring while Allocco steps up onto one of the turnbuckles and starts shouting random rants and insults. He motions to Anastasia, who begins to show Adam off to everyone with a forced smile and a weak golf clap. As the song begins to fade away, Allocco takes his place in his corner, his belt still covering up his junk.

 

Sharper: “Adam Allocco, staying covered up still.”

 

Knots: “Understandable, but this match has gotta start at some point! We don’t have four hours, if you catch my drift.”

 

Polly stands in her corner with a knowing smirk as the referee asks for the belt. Adam just stares ahead blankly. The referee continues to urge him until Adam finally relents.

 

Adam: “Fine! You want this belt?! Here, take it!”

 

Adam rips the belt off of his waist and holds it out in front of him for the referee to take. The FCC be damned, the camera zooms in towards Adam’s tights, revealing the obvious effects of Viagra. The crowd erupts in cheers at the sight for some reason. 

 

Knots: “This New Orleans crowd going wild at, uh… that!”

 

Sharper: “Regardless, we still have a match to call here."

 

Adam looks back at the big screen to see himself in all its glory. He turns to Polly, who's cackling in the opposite corner. 

 

Adam: "Don't flatter yourself, honey! It's not for you!"

 

Adam turns around to face the corner, now looking down at his peter and seemingly giving it a pep talk of sorts. A nearby camera picks up part of the conversation.

 

Adam: "What the hell's the matter with you? Polly Playtime? You get up for Polly Playtime?! For shame… for shame!"

 

The bell suddenly sounds and Polly rushes forward while Adam is lost in deep conversation with his unit. Polly leaps up and takes Adam down with a crucifix pin, almost poking Adam's eye out with his member in the process of the pin. 

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam breaks free at the last second and rolls out of the ring to safety where Bison and Anastasia wait for him by the announcer's tables. 

 

Sharper: "Polly almost stole one!" 

 

Knots: "Adam on the verge of only lasting a few seconds here! Almost losing the TV Championship, knock on wood!"

 

Sharper just remains silent as we see Anastasia glaring at Polly, who stands in the ring while the referee begins the count. (1) Anastasia turns her wicked gaze to Adam and slaps him on the arm. Adam ducks and dodges to avoid any further damage and looks at Anastasia. (2)

 

Anastasia: "Her?! Little blonde funtime playgirl?!"

 

Adam looks down at his protruding tights before looking back up sheepishly at Anastasia and Bison, the latter just shaking his head in disappointment, or perhaps disgust.

 

Adam: "It's not what it looks like!" 

 

(3) Polly suddenly leaps through the ropes and launches herself into Adam with a suicide dive. The crowd roars as Adam crashes into the announce desk, falling on top of it while Polly lays on the outside mats. Bison and Anastasia back up, Anastasia keeping a stern glare locked onto Polly. 

 

Sharper: "Polly, back on top of Adam!" 

 

Knots: "Look at you, Adam, getting into the wordplay!" 

 

Sharper: "What?! Adam Allocco, right in front of us now, taken out by Polly!" 

 

Knots: "I think it touched our desk. I think it touched our desk!"

 

(4) Polly pulls herself up and pulls Adam off the desk. She whips him into the steel steps. Adam's johnson works as a stopper as he plows right into the steps. (5) The crowd ohs as Adam winces and comically prances around while cradling his bits. Polly laughs evilly while walking towards Adam. (6) She drills him in the back of the head with a forearm and throws him back into the ring. She quickly hops up on the apron while Adam rolls onto his back, still nursing himself. Polly slingshots over the top rope and drops onto Adam's head with a leg drop. She reaches forward and hooks a leg for the unorthodox pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam breaks free just after the two. He rolls himself up and Polly charges at him. Adam throws up an elbow, catching Polly in the face. Polly stumbles back and Adam goes after her before grabbing her and catching her in a small package. 

 

1!

 

2!

 

Polly breaks out at the last second and rolls towards the apron.

 

Sharper: "Nearfall there and it looks like Adam's trying to end this as soon as possible." 

 

Knots: "Right, Adam Allocco just utilising his small package there, almost getting himself out of this tight situation."

 

Polly stands up on the apron and Adam runs at her and swings, but Polly dodges it, immediately throwing her leg up after the fact and catching Adam with a kick to the face. Adam stumbles back off of the ropes while holding his face. Polly runs to the corner and hops up to the top rope. She leaps off, going for a flying crossbody, but Adam throws up a dropkick, piercing Polly right in the gut. The crowd ohs as Polly crashes to the mat while clutching her stomach. Adam scurries over and hooks both legs for the cover. 

 

1!

 

2!

 

Polly rolls out of the cover and goes on her stomach, going right back to nursing her midsection. Adam gets up and lays in a vicious stomp to the back of her head before turning and facing the crowd, who boos him loudly.

 

Sharper: "Adam with a stunning dropkick, catching Polly in mid-air and just knocking the wind out of her."

 

Knots: "A droprick to the ribs and- oh, sorry, a dropkick to the ribs and Polly's just sucking air now."

 

Adam stomps towards the corner and leaps up onto the second rope, thrusting his hips forward while holding his arms out to his side and taunting the crowd.

 

Adam: “I’m proud of who I am! I’m proud of little Gorbachev! Hashtag Free The Pickle! Free The Pickle, damn it!”

 

Perhaps receiving word from production that Breakdown is on the verge of being yanked off of the air due to obscenity, the camera opts not to zoom in this time, instead showing Adam from behind as he continues to hump the air. Polly gets back to her feet and rushes over to Adam before hoisting him up off the second rope and dropping him down with a harsh backdrop suplex. The crowd roars as Adam holds his neck and rolls around the ring. 

 

Sharper: "Polly, taking advantage of Adam's gloating with a big move!" 

 

Knots: "And let me tell you, she put some extra mustard on that sausage! Adam getting the shaft with that maneuver!" 

 

Adam groggily gets up, as does Polly. Adam turns around and Polly goes for a kick, but Adam catches her leg, holding it up. He reaches forward and slaps Polly in the face, releasing the leg at the same time. Polly stumbles back a bit, holding her face, but Adam stays with her, hitting her with a knife-edge chop. The crowd woos. Adam hits her with another and the crowd woos again as Polly backs up against the ropes. Adam pushes her back further before whipping her across the ring. Polly bounces back and Adam bends over for a backdrop, but Polly instead flips over him and takes him with her for a sunset flip.

 

Sharper: "Sunset flip! 

 

Knots: "Of all the pins to do in this situation, she chooses a sunset flip!" 

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam breaks free just before the three, scrambling over to the corner and pulling himself up. Polly flips up and charges Adam in the corner. Adam throws a boot up, catching Polly in the chin. Polly turns away and holds her jaw, but Adam springs out of the corner and hooks her with a waistlock before snapping her back with a German suplex right into the second turnbuckle. The crowd ohs as Polly hits hard and ends up slumped into the corner, clearly dazed. 

 

Sharper: "A quick, vicious German from Adam, driving Polly's neck right into that turnbuckle! What a move from the veteran!" 

 

Knots: "And Germany - home of the bratwurst, of course - would be proud of that suplex! Hard and fast from Adam!"

 

Adam gets up and spots Polly slumped in the corner. A mischievous grin spreads across his face as he backs up to the opposite corner, measuring Polly up. He sprints forward and flies into the air, going for a bronco buster, but Polly moves out of the corner, leaving Adam straddled on the second turnbuckle. His cries of great pain are greeted with an eruption of cheers from the crowd. 

 

Sharper: "It looked like Adam was going for a bronco buster, but Polly dodged it! Adam's in trouble now!" 

 

Knots: "And I swear I just heard a door stop spring!"

 

Adam gingerly peels himself off of the middle rope and stands straight, wincing all the way through. Polly sets up behind him as he takes a deep breath in an attempt to regain his composure. Adam turns around and receives a toe kick courtesy of Polly. He keels over and Polly grabs his head before jumping up and slamming it down with a facebuster. Adam’s pecker also slams against the mat as well. He immediately rolls onto his back, holding both his head and his crotch.

 

Sharper: “Big facebuster from Polly!”

 

Knots: “Doing damage to two heads at once!”

 

Polly jumps forward for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam rolls his shoulder up and rolls onto his stomach, still nursing the goods. Polly rolls backwards and springs up. She runs forward and leaps up, looking for The Head Turner, but Adam pulls back at the last second. Polly’s foot drives into the mat. She turns to see Adam quickly get up. Adam runs forward and goes for a clothesline. Polly ducks it and throws her elbow back, catching Adam in the back of the head in the followthrough. She hooks Adam’s head from behind and leaps up to drive him down with a bulldog, once again doing damage to the head and the pelvic region. The crowd roars.

 

Knots: “Again, knocking out two gamecocks with one stone!”

 

Sharper: “I think the saying is two birds with one stone, but either way, Polly’s going up top!”

 

We see Polly already on the top rope, looking down at Adam, who’s still lying on his stomach. Polly leaps off with a somersault, crashing down onto Adam’s back. She rolls through flawlessly and springs right back up, the momentum taking her to the opposite corner, where she looks out to the crowd with a big smile on her face.

 

Sharper: “Downplay from Polly Playtime!”

 

Knots: “Will Downplay keep Adam down?!”

 

Polly goes to turn back to Adam, but Anastasia suddenly tugs at her leg. She immediately lets go after gaining Polly’s attention, but Anastasia feigns innocence. Polly suddenly grabs the top rope and jumps up before swinging herself under the middle rope and nailing Anastasia with a swinging dropkick. The crowd roars as Anastasia falls to the ground while Polly pulls herself back onto the apron. She steps back into the ring, but turns to Anastasia and yells something inaudible at her while Bison goes over to check on her.

 

Sharper: “Polly taking out Anastasia Smirnov at ringside here!”

 

Knots: “Oh, but Adam, he’s getting it back up!”

 

We see Adam get to his feet while nursing his back. He sees Polly still trash talking Anastasia while leaning over the ropes. Adam gets behind Polly before lunging forward with a sickening superkick to the back of Polly’s head. The crowd ohs before booing as Polly goes limp, hanging over the top rope.

 

Sharper: “The Enlightenment from Adam Allocco! Polly’s out now!”

 

Adam takes Polly off of the top rope and locks in a waistlock before rolling backwards to roll her up into an O’Connor roll. He bridges back for added measure, his mountain standing proudly in the air.

 

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Adam releases the pin and rolls away from Polly as the bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and still SCW Television Champion, Adam Allocco!”

 

“Glitter & Gold” plays while Adam pulls himself up, suggestively nursing the family jewels and all adjoining organs.

 

Sharper: “Polly came close, but Adam Allocco retains here after a hard-fought battle.”

 

Knots: “Real hard! Not often does Adam have a height advantage, but he may have proved tonight against Polly that sometimes size does indeed matter!”

 

Polly rolls out of the ring as Anastasia and Bison step into the ring, Anastasia with an exaggerated limp and Bison carrying the TV belt. Adam stomps forward and snatches it from Bison. He turns and goes to the corner, again stepping up onto the second rope to thrust himself into the air, this time holding the belt high above his head and barking out insults at the crowd.

 

Sharper: “Well, while Adam continues to celebrate, we’ll be moving on quickly out of fear of being taken off of the air.”

 

Knots: “Nothing worse than getting cut off prematurely, I tell you what.”

 

The cameras make sure to avoid the scene presented by Adam, instead opting to show Polly on the outside, now slumped against the barricade while looking into the ring, shaking her head in disappointment.

 

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is standing by!”

 

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster stands with Crystal Zdunich who has Diamond Caldwell with her.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. I am here with Crystal Zdunich. Retribution was not the night you hoped it would be but for reasons you didn’t see coming. Kat Kelly, the former tag partner of Lexy Chapel, showing up and costing you the match. You seem to be going to war against Chapel and her swarm of clients.”

 

Zdunich: “Oh, I’m going to war. See, I don’t need some jumped up second generation hold on telling me what to do, putting more emphasis on themselves when I’m already a star. I just needed to remind myself of that. I’ve accomplished plenty in this business, just not here in SCW. That changed when I won the TV Title. It gave me a taste and one I wanted m ore of. But then Lexy couldn’t handle that. Instead, when she muscled her way into my career, when I realized she was not what was best…and now she’s calling in the cavalry. Well…”

 

Zdunich looks up and nods.

 

Zdunich: “Going to be a big mistake for Lexy because I’m not going anywhere. I’m coming for her, for Ace, for anyone else stupid enough to align with her. And I’m going to do the one thing she’s afraid of someone doing…I’m going to make my mark in SCW on her reputation and her stable. And at the end, she’ll have no one to blame but herself. Let’s go to war…the Silver Screen Queen is coming to show exactly what she cand do!”

 

The crowd cheers as Zdunich heads off with Caldwell.

 

Jaina: “Crystal Zdunich fired up. More after this, here on Breakdown!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The lights dim as a voice backed by piano music fill the arena.

{That's the price you pay.... Leave behind your heartache, cast away
Just another product of today.... Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge, face up... 'cause you're a NATURAL}

As the heavy music of Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage, her arms spread wide. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her.

Phillips: "Making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside... Bree Lancaster!"

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp, Bree holding her arms out all the way to the ring. Bree's wearing a jersey dress, black material with gold edging, the number 9 on the front and back. The front row fans applaud and cheer as she and Scott pass by.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster making her first appearance in front of a crowd since losing the World Championship on Breakdown several weeks ago. And what a crowd she chose for it, in her hometown of New Orleans.”

Knots: “And already pandering, wearing that jersey, number nine, after Drew Brees recently announced his retirement. Bree knows this is the only way she'd get any cheers at all!”

Sharper: “Now, now. There are some people in this city who support her, no matter what the rest of the world thinks of her.”

Knots: “Have they been tested for CTE?”

Bree and Scott enter the ring. Bree poses with her arms spread, showing off her jersey dress, as Scott gets a mic. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Scott hands Bree the mic.

Bree: “I know... I know. I love this dress, too! I don't usually go for the whole football thing, but future Hall of Famers should be honored and respected... from one to another, right?”

Another mix of cheers and boos come from the crowd.

Bree: “I mean, I have a better chance than the man who made this number famous does.... he has one World Championship. I have two... and counting.”

That brings more boos. Bree smirks.

Bree: “Am I lying? Between the two of us, I am the only multiple time World Champion. Maybe he should be wearing MY shirt? I have a friend on the team's staff, I'll send him one.”

A few more boos fill the air.

Bree: “Okay, I get it. You don't want to be reminded of this city losing a great athlete to retirement, you want to hear about a great athlete's return to action following a heartbreaking loss. That's what you all expect me to come out here and speak about it, isn't it? The fact that six weeks ago, I walked into Breakdown as World Champion... and walked out without it. Well, lucky for you... that's exactly what I came out here to do. First of all, I want everyone in this arena and everyone watching at home to know... Glory Braddock did not beat me.

The crowd boos.

Knots: “Oh here we go... what's your excuse this time?!”

Bree: “Well... let me rephrase that, or else I'll get called a liar, and everyone knows I do not lie. Glory pinned me, yes. But she didn't beat me. She beat a weakened version of me, after she drilled her knee into my side during that shooting star press, bruising several ribs. I heard her little video, she said she 'guaranteed' that I would not survive the night as champion. And she made sure of that, didn't she? She made sure of that by injuring me on purpose!

The crowd boos more.

Sharper: “Oh come on, that's a hell of an accusation!”

Knots: “I wouldn't blame Glory if she did...”

Bree: “Now, you might think I'm angry about that... and you'd be right. I am angry that my championship was taken from me when I wasn't a hundred percent. But I'm not angry at Glory. How could I be, when she only did the same thing I would do if I had the opportunity? Granted, I typically attack knees and not ribs, but it's no secret that I do not hesitate to do what's necessary to get what I want. So, I would be a hypocrite if I stood here and condemned her for that.

That doesn't mean though that I am going to let this go. Oh no. No no no. Under normal circumstances, I would go after the person who robbed me, who hurt me, to take back what's mine. But it just so happens... that thanks to Chris Cannon? I don't have to do that. Because maybe ten minutes after Glory injured me and stole my championship... Chris took it from her.

Chris, you and I have a fair bit of history between us, but I have to say, for that at least... thank you.”

Bree smirks. The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Bree: “But that's where the civility ends, because Chris... while you did SCW and the world a favor that night while I was being checked by medical.... you didn't have the fortitude to hold on to that championship until I was cleared to come back and challenge you for it! It makes me very upset to know that you and I had a chance to settle so many things between us right here in this ring, with MY World Championship in the balance... and you managed to find a way to screw that up. Sure, you can argue that you were screwed, but if you had put the match away before that bitch had the opportunity to hit you, we wouldn't be in this position now would we?”

 

She shakes her head.

Bree: “I mean, come on. Cid? Turner?”

Bree looks down at her feet, laughing. Light boos come from the crowd.

Bree: “Look, don't misunderstand me. I faced Cid in tag competition twice, I know he's not the joke that, yes I admit, I tried to make him out to be. No, far from it. He likes to make jokes and often doesn't know his ass from his forehead, but in this ring? He can go. But does that make him World Championship material? I don't think so. Even he doesn't think so, he said so! Oh no, Cid Turner literally stumbled into the position he finds himself in, and I have to wonder... how long will it be before he stumbles right back out of it?”

Bree looks around. We see Scott shaking his head.

Bree: “Why don't we ask my good friend Datura?”

This gets some cheers from the crowd.

Bree: “That's right. Datura. Lizzy babe! Fate threw us together for Trios last year and we've been friends ever since. Thank you for the tea date recently, and reminding me that I am too badass to let the media tear me down. I can't think of a better or more deserving person to have won the Scaffold Scramble match at Retribution than you. Congrats babe. You earned it!”

Bree blows a kiss at the camera over the mic with her free hand. She then smirks.

Bree: “What you also earned, is a date with Cid Turner... okay ew... but after that? One of you will be facing ME. You heard me. I am perfectly happy to stand back while my good friend Lizzy gets the chance she earned, but I will not wait forever. I told all of you.... I am coming for what's mine. I am fully cleared, my ribs are good as new, and the SCW World Championship? Will be around MY waist for the third time. You all know it's the truth. It's only a matter of time, babes. Once again, I will be the one who brings honor and respect to the fabulous city of New Orleans... a city of resilience, and a city of champions.”

Bree gestures to her dress, drawing some cheers. Bree smiles.

Bree: “You're welcome.”

Bree then hands the mic back to Scott, and he tosses it away. “Natural” plays again as Scott holds the ropes for Bree to exit. Bree waves to the crowd from the apron, drawing some cheers but boos can be heard as well as they head towards the ramp.

 

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of David Helms comes up on the screen and then a shot of Konrad Raab before showing both.

 

Sharper: “And next, main event, Helms. Raab. Next!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

David Helms vs. Konrad Raab

 

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain. The crowd boos as Konrad looks around through his Iced Rainbow mask. Minerva then steps out with him and the crowd boos some more. The two look around before Minerva turns to pull Konrad over to the side, but Konrad stops her and points to the ring.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is your main event of the evening and is scheduled for onefall with TV Time remaining. First, on his way to the ring, from Cologne, Germany, accompanied by Minerva, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

 

The boos continue as Raab heads to the ring before Minerva nods and looks at Raab before starting to follow.

 

Sharper: “A bit of a miscommunication there. Raab wanting to start this in the ring. I think Minerva wanted to do a bit of a repeat of earlier!”

 

Knots: “So maybe there is something inside of Raab that still has some respect for anyone or anything!”

 

Raab reaches the ring and rolls into the ring. Minerva walks around the ring, watching Raab. Raab steps up and walks around the ring, doing some shadowboxing. He then stretches out, walking around the ring.

 

Sharper: “Raab also updating his look. You see the leather that he’s now enjoying. I assume a Minerva change.”

 

Knots: “Either way, for someone as submissive to her, he has a bit of some independence.”

 

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 Jason Helms walks out onto the stage to join David there. Dave grins at the fans, soaking up the cheers before suddenly bolting towards the ring, leaving 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. Accompanied by his brother Jason, he is... DAVID HELMS!!!"

Reaching the ring, Helms 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 but Minerva starts to talk to Raab before more forcefully doing so, and Raab turns and heads after Helms.

 

Sharper: “There goes that independence. Minerva goading this response and going after David! Look out!”

 

Knots: “David’s ready!”

 

David turns, helped by Jason warning him and Raab throws a hard right, but David blocks it and nails him with one of his own. The crowd erupts in cheers as the bell sounds. David follows up with another hard right and a kick to the ribs. He grabs Raab by the head and spins him around, sending him into the corner, face first into the top turnbuckle. Raab turns and David kicks him in the ribs and then again and again as the crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Helms working over Raab in the corner. Right off! Minerva and Raab wanted to start off aggressively. Helms is happy to oblige!”

 

Knots: “Kicking the dust out of him!”

 

David Helms continues to stomp away.

 

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Helms stops and walks around the ring. Raab starts to pull himself up. He then gets up and Helms runs at him and clotheslines him in the corner. Raab staggers out and Helms shoves him down. Helms then dives onto him, grabbing his head and hammering away on him with repeated blows to the jaw. He gets a few shot in before pushing off. Raab rolls over. He then gets up to the ropes and Helms runs at him and clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor. The crowd cheers again as Raab hits the floor and falls into the barricade. Helms looks around and then to Minerva who keeps watching him. David Helms then runs across the ring, bouncing off. (1) He then dives through the ropes and hits a pescado into Raab, knocking him into the barricade. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Through the ropes! David Helms spearing Raab back into the barricade!”

 

Knots: “And Raab may just not have an answer. David Helms came fired up tonight!”

 

David Helms rolls over as Jason Helms cheers him on. Raab rolls over in pain. (1) David Helms slowly pulls himself up.(2) He drags Raab up and turns and rolls him into the ring. Raab rolls over. (3) Helms slides in and David runs over and hits an elbow to the back of Raab’s head. Raab rolls to his back and David hooks the leg.

 

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Raab kicks out. David rolls off and Raab rolls over. He crawls to the ropes. He uses them to get up and David walks over to him and grabs him, but Raab manages to hit him with a back elbow. David staggers off. Raab gets up as Minerva says something to him and David turns back to Raab only for Raab to cuff him with a European uppercut. David stumbles back and almost falls down. He gets up and turns to Raab who hits a dropkick. David hits the mat.

 

Sharper: “Raab using that European uppercut to box Helms down.”

 

Knots: “Demitra better check – Helms could be hurt.”

 

Helms rolls over and starts to get up and Raab steps up and forearms him in the jaw before striking him again and then whipping him across the ring. David bounces off and Raab hits a European uppercut on the rebound. David rolls over and gets up and Raab grabs him and hooks him up and hits a back suplex. He then goes for the pin.

 

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Helms gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and Raab grabs him and drags him over to the corner by Minerva. He pulls him up and hits him with a European uppercut before rearing back and nailing him again. He then knees him in the ribs repeatedly.

 

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Raab steps back and walks around the ring. As the official reprimands him, Minerva climbs onto the apron and leans over to Helms and says something to him, causing Helms to turn and elbow back, but Minerva jumps down. Helms looks at her and Raab runs over and splashes him from behind. The crowd ohs and Raab steps back and throws him back with a release German suplex.

 

Sharper: “I don’t know what Minerva said, but it got a response from Helms.”

 

Knots: “And that got a response from Raab!”

 

Helms rolls over, holding his head in pain. He starts to get up and Raab walks over to him and grabs him by the head and pulls him up and drags him to the corner, but Helms elbows him in the ribs and then again before Raab elbows him in the back of the head. Helms falls to the corner. Raab walks around the ring and then turns back and runs at Helms, but Helms moves out of the way. Raab hits chest first and spins around as Helms moves to the middle of the ring and then runs back at Raab, jumping up and hitting a hesitation dropkick to the jaw. Raab falls out and down to the mat. The crowd ohs. Helms then gets up and turns and looks at Minerva. Raab starts to get up and pulls himself up and Helms runs over and hits a chopblock. Raab hits the mat.

 

Sharper: “Helms going for the legs now.”

 

Knots: “After nearly taking Raab’s head off with that dropkick!”

 

Raab rolls over and starts to get up and Helms kicks him in the knee. Raab stumbles over and gets up. Helms grabs him and pulls him up and Raab hits a back elbow. Helms stumbles back. Raab then turns and hits a European uppercut. Helms stumbles back and Raab grabs him and whips him across the ring. Helms bounces off. Raab attempts a clothesline. Helms ducks and bounces off the other side before hitting a basement dropkick to the knee. Raab flips forward in pain.

 

Sharper: “Helms going low now. And I wonder, I just put this together…Where did Minerva attack Peyton? The jaw, the knees.”

 

Knots: “May be coincidence. May be intentional. Either way, that message could easily be sent here!”

 

Raab starts to get up and Helms grabs him by the leg at it. The crowd cheers. Raab looks around as Minerva looks on. Jason cheers on David as David then spins through and locks in a figure four leglock. The crowd roars with cheers. Raab yells out in pain. Helms leans back. Demitra checks on Raab.

 

Sharper: “And now the figure four. Time tested. Trying to get it down here!”

 

Knots: “Trying to make Raab tap out!”

 

Raab reaches around as Helms uses his hips to try and end more pressure. Raab starts to move, trying to get to the ropes, reaching out as Minerva just keeps looking at Raab. Raab keeps moving, frantically at times, as Helms keeps the hold on. Raab shakes his head no and gets closer to the ropes and then finally manages to reach out and grab them. The crowd boos.

 

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Helms lets go and rolls over. Raab pulls himself closer to the ropes. Helms gets up as the crowd cheers for him. David walks over to Raab, pulling him up and then grabs him and goes for a kneebreaker, but Raab counters by pushing himself over and into a sunset flip.

 

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David kicks out. Both get up and David kicks him in the ribs. He hooks him up and goes to lift him up, but Raab kicks his legs and drops down. Raab’s leg gives out, but Raab manages to pull Helms over into an inside cradle.

 

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David kicks out. Both get up and Raab hits another European uppercut. David staggers to the ropes. He then steps up and Raab grabs him by the throat and hoists him up into the Iceinator. The crowd ohs and boos. He leans forward for the pin.

 

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David shoots his shoulder up and rolls over. Raab rolls over looking out and then turning to Minerva. Minerva says something to him as Raab nods. He then runs and looks at David as he starts to get up and Raab grits his teeth, fighting through the pain and spears David into the corner.

 

Sharper: “Raab…with Minerva encouraging him, fighting through the pain.”

 

Knots: “Almost controlling him. And Raab is happy to be controlled. David Helms sure isn’t happy about this!”

 

Raab then rears back and shoulders him in the ribs. He then steps out and pulls Helms in and then ducks under before pulling back of Helms’s head with a neckbreaker. Raab hooks the leg.

 

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David kicks out. Raab turns and looks around before turning and exiting to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. David remains down and Raab gets to the top rope. He then looks at Helms and dives off with a twisting elbow drop. The crowd ohs. Raab turns and hooks the leg.

 

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Helms gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Raab looks up and turns around and then grabs Helms by the legs, dragging him away from the ropes. Raab then pulls up on the legs. He looks around and goes for a slingshot, but Helms lands on the middle turnbuckle before jumping to the top rope and Raab gets up and Helms dives off with a moonsault into a pin.

 

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Raab kicks out. Both get up and Raab goes for a clothesline. Helms ducks and then stops and turns and grabs Raab by the arm and pulls him back, pulling down in the process and flipping Raab into the corner. Raab hits the turnbuckle and then rolls over and starts to get up and turns and Helms runs at him again and hits a second big dropkick to the jaw, sandwiching him in the corner. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Another huge dropkick!”

 

Knots: “Right to the jaw again too!”

 

Raab falls to a knee and then starts to get up and Helms grabs him and lifts him up from behind before dropping him down hard onto his knees Raab grimaces in and falls forward only for Helms to run into the nearby ropes, bouncing off and hitting the Sudden Realization. The crowd ohs and Raab pops up and rolls over. He then starts to slowly gets up, half out of it.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Sudden Realization!”

 

Knots: “I don’t know if that will help Raab with anything he’s dealing with Minerva”!

 

David Helms steps around the ring and Raab reaches out before David Helms grabs him and hooks his head and hits the New Jersey Neckbreaker. Helms turns and hooks the leg.

 

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The crowd erupts in cheers. Minerva just looks in the ring, watching David as the crowd cheers.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, David Helms!”

 

Sharper: “And David Helms defeats Konrad Raab with the New Jersey Neckbreaker!”

 

Knots: “Minerva just staring a hole through David Helms. After this night where every match, win or lose, Minerva, Kandis, Valentine, they’ve made sure to be standing.”

 

Sharper: “So what’s the plan now?”

 

Minerva then pulls herself onto the apron. Jason Helms does the same on the other side, but just as this happens, we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine running down from the back. They slide into the ring as Jason steps into the ring. He then looks around as David starts to get up. He moves back to join his brother as Kandis and Tommy slide into the ring. Minerva enters and smiles. The crowd boos at first before cheers come from the crowd as Jordan Majors runs out from the back and slides in and then gets up, standing up with the Helmses. The crowd continues to roar as Raab moves to the ropes, starting to stir.

 

Sharper: “Majors coming out to help David Helms!”

 

Knots: “And Majors has been friends with Peyton and David for the last year, but the numbers still.”

 

Sharper: “Find Chris Cannon! Find Selena! I don’t like this!”

 

The crowd buzzes as Jason Helms, David Helms and Jordan Majors get ready. David then steps forward, glancing back at Jason. Jason shakes his head no. Kandis, Tommy and Minerva step up as Minerva grabs Raab, forcing him up to his feet. The crowd roars before suddenly the opening riffs of “Cult of Personality” starts to play. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute? Is that…”

 

Knots: “No…is this why Sasha hasn’t been here?”

 

A few moments pass before Mr. D steps out from the back, microphone in his hand.

 

Sharper: “He is here! The original founder. And he’s not here to spend time with his wife. Microphone in hand.”

 

Mr. D steps forward, remaining on the stage.

 

Mr. D: “As I interrupt what appears to be a handful of the wrestlers contracted to my roster about ready to make a big mistake…I think it’s about time that I come out here to make clear something…things are changing.”

 

The crowd roars. David looks over at Mr. D and then back.

 

Mr. D: “And oh yeah…I didn’t come alone.”

 

Mr. D remains focused on the ring before “Schism" begins to filter through the sound system. The crowd erupts in cheers again as Josh Hudson walks out from the back, wearing a zip up jacket, but he’s not alone. Joining him is Pat Evans, wearing a hoodie. They step forward and Mr. D turns to them.

 

Mr. D: “Take care of it.”

 

Mr. D steps back and returns to the back as the crowd erupts in cheers as Pat Evans and Josh Hudson start to head to the ring. Evans takes off his hoodie, while Hudson takes off his jacket, unzipping it and throwing it off.

 

Sharper: “I don’t believe it! Pat Evans! Josh Hudson! Two technical masters and Mr. D bringing backup and they’re going right for the ring!”

 

Knots: “But the fight is on!

 

They storm to the ring as Kandis runs forward and kicks Jason Helms in his injured leg. He falls back and rolls over and Jordan lunges at Kandis, nailing her as Helms kicks Tommy and then turns to Minerva. Raab then clubs Helms in the back, protecting Minerva. Hudson and Evans enter the ring. Tommy turns and runs at Evans who hoists him up and quickly catches him and hits a Uranage Backbreaker. Tommy hits the mat and rolls out of the ring as Majors and Kandis trade blows. Helms is thrown down by Raab and Minerva follows up on him and Raab turns and walks into Hudson who hoists him up and hits a release overhead belly to belly suplex. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Tommy dropped! Big suplex by Hudson!”

 

Knots: “Raab flying, just not the way he’s used to!”

 

Minerva then gets a few kicks in on Helms before backing up as Majors grabs Kandis and turns and throws her into the ropes, but Kandis stops and pulls herself down and rolls out of the ring. Minerva looks at Evans and Hudson as they look at her. She turns around and drops down, rolling to the floor. She then backs up before turning and going over and grabbing the timekeeper, throwing him down. She then grabs his steel chair, folding it up. She heads to the ring as David Helms pulls himself up and staggers over. Jason Helms limps up as Majors watches Kandis. Raab heads around, holding his lower back and stopping Minerva from going forward as she just eyes everyone in the ring. Kandis does too as Tommy holds his lower back in pain.

 

Sharper: “Hudson and Evans back in an SCW ring. Brought by Mr. D, while Majors and the Helmses stand in the ring. Minerva’s statement blunted as Raab now holding her back.”

 

Knots: “Looks like things are going to change! Mr. D…he said so. Does it mean he’s back?”

 

Sharper: “And does it mean that things are finally going to come under control around here?!”

 

The two groups keep their eyes on one another as the scene fades to black…