“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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MAIN SHOW:

 

 

The opening bars of “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire play as the Breakdown logo flies across the screen.
 
I'm thinking about the old me
'Cause I've been feeling empty
I never used to be so dead inside
 
Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the 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 Firserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “After last week, we have one question – Why Owen? I’m Adam Sharper, here with Jonathan Knots, at ringside for Breakdown, live in Milwaukee!”

 

The opening to 'My Stress' by NF hits over the PA as the crowd buzzes.  

'Yeah (oh), Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head
I just want relief from my stress
I just want relief from my stress (oh)
Some days, I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (oh)'

As explosions rock the rampway from the very top, making their way down the side of the ramp, Owen Cruze then steps out onto the rampway, wearing a long trenchcoat, the collar up and his head lowered.

 

Sharper: “And we kick off tonight with Owen Cruze, a week removed from attacking his uncle and seemingly siding with Giovanni Aries.”

 

Knots: “I don’t even know what to say and the response, on social media, so many in SCW are upset and rightfully so. Peyton Rice telling him to burn in hell. Others highlighting how Owen just stabbed everyone in the back.”

 

Owen Cruze slowly walks to the ring, soaking in the boos. He makes his way to the ring and over to the steel steps. He then steps up them and along the apron before stepping into the ring. He looks around before stopping in the middle of the ring. He then looks down, almost at the same spot he drove Shaun Cruze into the mat. The crowd continues to boo him as Owen turns and walks over to the corner, extending his hand, still not saying anything. Jason Phillips hands him the microphone. Owen takes it and walks over to the middle of the ring. He then looks around. His music fades out and the boos continue as Owen looks around.

 

Owen: “Let it all out, because anyone who knows me, knows exactly why I did what I did.”

 

The crowd boos some more.

 

Owen: “I’ve heard it all. From friends…if I can even call them that…to family…again….to fans, all asking why, when it’s always been in front of your face. I can only run full steam into a brick wall so many times before I realize something is wrong. And what’s wrong…is that this company has, in two short years, made it clear that nothing I do matters unless I make them money.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Owen: “Giovanni Aries has been right! You want to know why I came out last week, stopping this farce of a match between my uncle and Giovanni Aries? SCW promoted it to high heaven…Giovanni Aries could be gone. Or wait, Shaun Cruze, someone who was half retired anyways, could have their last match. All for a quick payday. The ad rates had to be through the roof.”

 

Owen pauses.

 

Owen: “I had to watch as Blake Mason, one of the biggest failures in professional wrestling. Someone that had to have his one true love settle for him…claim that only he could take out Giovanni Aries. To treat me and others like children because he had what it took to get it done. Yeah, if getting thrown off a scaffold and failing yet again is that…well, don’t worry. At least, I never let myself get to that point.”

 

Owen shakes his head.

 

Owen: “I fought Giovanni Aries off and on for over two years…I know him as well as anyone. I’ve thrown everything at him. And the fact is…it should’ve been done. I’ve had it said to me, to my face, that I’m the reason Giovanni Aries is still here. Do people not realize that the decisionmaker in a major wrestling promotion listened to a twenty-one year old to make that decision. And you think that’s smart?! And that’s when it started to click. Giovanni was right. We are all pawns in the scheme of the people running the show. I don’t need to buy into the Lizard Kingdom crap to get there…we are just pawns.”

 

Owen looks at the crowd as they boo him.

 

Owen: “It all started to click…going back to when I won the World Championship. At nineteen years old, I was the SCW World Champion. Holding a title my father couldn’t even hold. And what was my first defense? Chamber match, six people, all gunning for me. I never had a chance. But look at the dollar signs. Could Owen Cruze, at nineteen, beat the odds. And then…nothing…Despite the charges of being the chosen one, the one who got all of the shots…despite the fact that I am the only reason Sasha was even put in charge of SCW….I still was treated like a dirty napkin. When it wasn’t useful, I was thrown aside until I had a use.”

 

Owen scoffs.

 

Owen: “And I fought, and fought, and fought. I tried to do the right thing. That doesn’t exist here. Because what does it matter when an incompetent owner listens to an ANGRY CHILD! God! I-“

 

"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. A few moments pass before David Helms walks out from the back. Owen turns to the entrance, rolling his eyes a bit.

 

Owen: “Ladies and gentlemen, don’t turn your channel, the main event isn’t here yet, but here comes David Helms to help SCW milk more money out of this CONVENIENT main event. Come on, Dave, you’re better than this too.”

 

David Helms reaches the ring, at first ignoring the ring and walking around the ring. He heads over to Phillips and asks for a microphone. Phillips hands him one. Helms takes it, still not bringing it to his mouth.

 

Sharper: “Folks, as we mentioned in the open, David Helms will face Owen Cruze tonight.”

 

Knots: “Wonder what the hell Helms has to say. I’ll add this wrinkle – Owen is dating David’s adopted daughter, Jenni Helms!”

 

Helms walks up the steel steps and then enters the ring. He steps forward as Owen looks at him.

 

Owen: “You’re better than this.”

 

David: “And so are you!”

 

Owen turns away.

 

David: “Coming out here and acting like all is lost. Do you know what I’ve heard the last few minutes? I’ve heard a hell of a lot of excuses. Giovanni should’ve been fired. Sure, maybe. But at the same time, maybe she had faith you’d finish what you started. The Chamber? You’re going back that far? You’re complaining that you, holding the most coveted championship in professional wrestling were given a challenge?!”

 

Owen: “Don’t try to defend any of that. They milked me for money because that’s why. Instead of getting a one on one match, see what they could do, they couldn’t wait-“

 

David: “To challenge you. So what? You’re nineteen. You were in over your head? Then you do what everyone in this sport has done that has ANY longevity. You learn and get better. But seems like you don’t want that.”

 

Owen: “Don’t give me the speech, David. You know I respect what you’ve done in this ring, but just like you’ve realized it all full of crap this right and wrong way of doing it at times of your career, I’m learning it now-“

 

David: “And it was the biggest mistake of my career to side with Infamous. To turn my back on the fans, on who I was!”

 

Owen: “I’m twenty-one, David. I’m just finding out who I am and I know I’m not going to be someone that Sasha, Mr. D, whoever is going to use to fill a slot because that works for them…or if I have an inkling of success, to be satisfied with being put in a position to fail. I’m going to stand for myself…and if that means I’m standing with Giovanni, then so be it. See, David, it’s that simple.”

 

David: “Is it?”

 

Owen: “Ye-“

 

David then slaps Owen. The crowd ohs and cheers. Owen staggers back, turning away, clearly upset, but holding back what he wants to do.

 

David: “That’s that simple too. I don’t care that something clicked with Giovanni. The fact that you buy into his crap…that’s all I need to know. And Owen…great, you respect me. I respect your ability. We got that out of the way.”

 

Owen steps up and gets in the face of David.

 

David: “But Owen…right now, I’m seeing someone who has all of the talent in the world, making it clear that maybe they just don’t have what it takes to survive in professional wrestling.”

 

Owen: “Maybe I don’t just want to survive, Dave…I’m charting my own path. And if you’re in my way tonight, so be it. SCW can enjoy their blood money. I’ll prove that doing things my way makes me a hell of a lot happier.”

 

Owen steps back and turns, exiting the ring. “My Stress” starts to play again. The crowd boos. David watches Owen as Owen turns and starts to head to the back.

 

Sharper: “I don’t know where this attitude came from….well, I know where. And I know Giovanni Aries encouraged it. But…I always though Owen could see through it.”

 

Knots: “We’re a business, Adam. So SCW is going to put out matches people want to see. But what Owen seems to forget is that SCW was giving him already what he wanted. And he’s just pissed off that he has to deal with the consequences.”

 

Sharper: “Easier to blame others than yourself. And look at this…”

 

Owen walks up to the stage as Giovanni Aries steps out from the back. He cackles as Owen walks over to him. He glances at Giovanni before turning back to David Helms. David just shakes his head as Owen walks past Giovanni and to the back. Giovanni looks at David before turning and following after Owen as the crowd boos more and the scene cuts away.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for Glory Braddock vs. Syren follow.

 

Sharper: “We kick off the in-ring action here on Breakdown with a huge match. Two members of the Rise to Greatness XVI main event. Syren faces Glory Braddock in one on one action.”

 

Knots: “As much as it can be with Infamous around.”

 

Sharper: “These two former World Champions will clash, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Syren vs. Glory Braddock

 

Sharper: “There is so much more to talk about, but right now we’re about to get our first match underway and by god what a way to kick things off tonight.”

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system...

Phillips: “From London, England, she is The British Bombshell GLORY BRADDOCK!”
 
Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million bucks and grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.
 
It's burning down, it's burning high
when ashes fall the legends rise
We burned it out oh my oh why
When ashes fall the legends rise

Throat is dry, my vision's fading
I'm paralyzed and left here waiting
Taking time just one step forward
Won't lose my mind, I'm here to stay

The British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before stepping through the ropes and into the ring.  Once in the ring Glory heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. Then the music dies down slowly...

Knots: “Hell of an opportunity for Glory tonight, facing one of the most decorated women in this company’s history.”

Sharper: “Syren is a hell of a competitor it is just her attitude of late which has drawn the ire of so many in management and the roster alike.”

Knots: “Speak of the devil.”

All of a sudden the camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.
 
“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”
 
There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.
 
“INFAMOUS!”
 
The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and we cut to the hallways in the back, where the cameras watch as Syren rounds a corner on her way to the ring. She’s got her hands taped, appears to be in her ring gear with her ring jacket on, but doesn’t even acknowledge the camera. Behind her are notably CHBK and Alexander Crowe, and we can see Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews in the background as well. The crowd boos as this footage is shown on the screens. As the lights come back up in the arena, we see Syren walking through the doorway that security entered through moments earlier. She stands in the aisleway for a moment before turning her back to the camera. On the back of her jacket we see the Infamous skull logo.
 
Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy
 
Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. From behind her we see the rest of Infamous also walking through the doorway, led by CHBK. Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews also have similar jackets to Syren, with Christy’s being red in design and with a hood pulled up over her head. Syren leads the pack to the guard rail with the security walking alongside them, holding back any fans from getting too close.
 
Phillips: “Introducing, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor, Christy Matthews, Christopher Richter and SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, hailing from Los Angeles, California, and weighing one hundred and twenty nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN!”
 
Syren smirks as she’s introduced. Once they get to the guard rail Syren jumps over before the camera follows her walking up the ring steps. Once there we see Alexander Crowe leap onto the apron and sit on the middle rope, lowering it for her. She steps between the ropes and leans back to kiss him before Syren climbs the turnbuckles and points to herself confidently, shouting down at those at ringside as they jeer her. She takes her jacket off and tosses it to Alexander at ringside as she adjusts the skull-logo armband on her arm, pointing it out to the camera with a grin on her face and tapping it with two fingers.

Sharper: “Of course she isn’t out here alone, why would she be?”

Knots: “I’d give you an answer but I’m afraid you wouldn’t like it.”

Sharper: “Yeah well be that as it may ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats. This will no doubt be a barn burner if there ever was one, Infamous’ presence notwithstanding.”

Knots: “Hell of a way to kick off our show tonight.”

The bell sounds and Glory comes out of her corner and the two competitors circle one another for a moment. Glory offers a hand to lock up and Syren approaches cautiously. Glory steps to the middle of the ring, challenging Syren to lock up, but Syren hesitates. She finally steps forward before nailing her with a knee to the gut which doubles her over. She grabs Glory by the arm and whips her to the ropes before nailing her with a cross body block. She grabs Glory to pull her back to her feet.
 
Sharper: “Syren wasting little time to instate her dominance over Glory. These are two established veterans here.”

Knots: “That they are, now the question is how will Glory respond?”
 
After pulling Glory back to her feet, Syren attempts to set up for a suplex, but Glory blocks it. She tries again but Glory blocks it a second time. She nails a shot to the midsection before pushing Syren off and then nailing her with a right hand. Syren staggers. Glory then grabs her and grabs her in a side headlock, wrenching down on it as Syren struggles to break free. Syren pushes Glory off into the ropes but Glory comes back with a big shoulder block knocking Syren to the ground. She grabs the legs, trying for a submission hold but Syren kicks her off and quickly rolls to the ropes, grabbing the bottom rope and telling the referee to get Glory away from her.
 
 Sharper: “There is your answer, looking to lock in a submission. Two contrasting styles here, and now Syren with a degree of separation.”

Knots: “It is no secret that Glory knows how to work the joints of her opponents, Syren had it scouted.”
 
Syren slowly gets back to her feet. Glory waits in the middle of the ring. She offers her hand out to Syren again to lock up once more. Syren cautiously takes it, but Glory uses it to pull her in and grab her in a side headlock. Syren pushes Glory to the ropes and as she rebounds attempts an arm drag but Glory blocks it, grabbing at Syren’s head again. Syren ducks through it, grabbing Glory’s leg to attempt a move of her own but Glory kicks up with the other leg, knocking Syren down. Glory then runs the ropes but Alexander Crowe grabs at her leg. He doesn’t manage to catch her, but this draws the referee’s attention who admonishes Alexander at ringside. Syren drops down to the mat and rolls out of the ring, walking over to her husband and seemingly asking him what he’s doing.
 
Knots: “Syren having strong words with her husband there, mis-communication maybe?”

Sharper: “Maybe so, Syren doesn’t look thrilled with whatever it is he was trying.”

Knots: “Neither is Glory, clearly time wasting now.”
 
Glory yells at Syren from the ring and Syren regroups before hesitantly climbing back on the apron. She tells the referee to get Glory off before finally getting into the ring. Glory charges and nails a knee, then pushes Syren into the ropes and whips her across the ring. Syren counters however, sending Glory into the ropes and then catching her with a headlock as she rebounds. Glory is able to use her momentum to flip Syren over her shoulder however. Both women quickly get back into position and Syren grabs Glory, taking her down with a double-leg takedown before making sure her shoulders are down.
 
1…
 
2…
 
Glory lifts her shoulders up. She forces herself up off the mat and then twists around, grabbing both of Syren’s arms before pulling her down for a pin attempt.
 
1…
 
2…
 
Syren flips through. She grabs Glory and rolls her up.
 
1…
 
2…
 
Glory counters, shifting the weight so Syren is on her shoulders instead.
 
1…
 
2…
 
Syren pushes her shoulders up and forces them both back to the mat. Glory shoves her off, going for a kick to the head which Syren ducks. Syren tries a kick of her own but Glory gets out of the way. Glory goes for a swing for a punch but Syren ducks it. She attempts a clothesline but Glory ducks it. Both women then have the same idea and both go for a dropkick at the exact same time, both missing it and landing on their knees in the ring. They glare at one another from crouched positions as the fans cheer.
 
Sharper: “Wow, there you have it both women has the other scouted tonight, both knew what the other had planned. It’s about as even as it comes.”

Knots: “You said it earlier, both veterans of this business, Syren of SCW especially and it shows. Almost shades of the old Syren there if there ever was any left.”
 
Glory steps in but Syren nails her with a European uppercut. That staggers Glory back and Syren grabs her at her legs, taking her down. She attempts a submission but Glory grabs the bottom rope. The referee rushes over and forces Syren off as Glory gets back to her feet in the corner. Glory comes out of the corner at Syren who sidesteps her and sends her into the opposite corner. Glory steps out of the corner and Syren nails her, grabbing her before throwing her hard through the ropes and into the ring post. Glory grabs at her shoulder in pain. Syren nails her in the back and the referee admonishes Syren because Glory is in the ropes, backing her out of the corner.
 
 Sharper: “You were saying Jon? There is the Syren we’ve come to know now, ruthless as ever and wanting to take every advantage possible.”

Knots: “It was just an observation! Just like this, look at Crowe!”

Glory slowly pushes herself back into the ring. As she attempts to stand up, Alexander grabs her leg again and trips her. The referee notices this and waves the group off, rolling out of the ring before pointing to the back and sending all of Infamous to the back. CHBK objects, trying to calm the referee down, but the referee insists and slowly all of Infamous back away from the ring as the crowd chants at them.
 
Sharper: The official tonight having NONE of that now. With Mr. D back in charge, the rules are now strictly being adhered to my officials.”

Knots: “Can’t believe they’re listening, but here we are. GOOD though, let these two fight it out on their own.”

Sharper: “Exactly, both talented enough.”
 
Glory gets back to her feet in the ring as Syren continues to argue with the referee. Glory attacks her, dropping her to the mat before unloading with right hands onto Syren who desperately tries to cover up. Glory rolls off, pulling Syren back to her feet before grabbing her by the head and slamming her face first into the top turnbuckle. Syren staggers, and Glory spins her around and slaps her hard across the chest to a roar from the fans. Syren tries to cover up but Glory pulls her arm away and slaps her again. The fans again roar.
 
Sharper: “Those chops are so hard, you could feel them in London, England.”

Knots: “I think Syren’s future grandchildren are going to feel them at this rate.”
 
Glory attempts a third slap, even teasing the fans to be quiet so they can hear it, but Syren pushes Glory off and slaps her with a shot of her own. Glory staggers back, and Syren steps out of the corner and hits her again. Glory staggers and Syren nails her a third time, driving her back into another corner. She hits Glory again before attempting to whip her into the opposite corner. Glory counters and sends Syren in instead. Glory then charges but Syren gets a boot up and Glory runs straight into it, staggering into the center of the ring,
 
 Sharper: “Stiff counter form Syren, big boot to the face will do it that is for sure.”
 
Syren comes out of the corner and drops Glory with a clothesline. Glory forces herself back to her feet and Syren drops her with another clothesline. Glory gets back up again and Syren whips her to the ropes before nailing her with a knee to the gut as she rebounds, and then grabs her from behind and attempts a German suplex. Glory blocks it. Syren nails her repeatedly in the back before launching her up and over with a release variant of the German Suplex. Glory crashes into the mat as Syren rolls over and hooks the leg.
 
1…
 
2…
 
Knots: “Only the 2 there from Syren on this occasion, Glory not letting up just yet.”
 
Glory slowly gets back up as Syren gets to her feet. Syren grabs Glory and attempts to pull her up but Glory pushes her off and slaps her hard across the chest again. Syren covers up. Glory then leaps up and nails her with Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Syren goes down holding her head and Glory quickly rushes for the cover.
 
1…
 
2…
 
Sharper: “And only 2 there as well, neither looking to let the other have a inch at this moment in time.”

Knots: “It really is a hell of an opening match we have here.”
 
Glory slaps the mat. She gets back to her feet, pulling Syren up and whipping her to the ropes before levelling her with a clothesline. Syren attempts to get back to her feet and Glory nails her with a knee, then another, and then switches behind and locks in a waistlock. She attempts a German suplex but Syren grabs hold of the top rope as quickly as she can. She screams at the referee to break the waistlock. Glory hammers her once more for good measure before backing off. Syren then looks as though she’s about to charge Glory before dropping down and rolling out of the ring. The fans boo as Syren walks around at ringside for a moment to catch her breath and regain her composure.
 
Sharper: “Glory was feeling some momentum building, as was Syren and there you see her create more separation.”
 
Syren continues to catch her breath at ringside as Glory runs the ropes and dives through the ropes, smashing into Syren at ringside and sending her back into the guard rail. The fans cheer. Glory then grabs Syren and throws her back into the ring.
 
Knots: “But Glory wasn’t having any of it, she knows how big a win it would be for her tonight if fortuned favours her.”

Sharper: “That said it really is anyone’s game right now.”
 
Glory grabs Syren and slams her down. She then looks to the top rope. Syren begins to get back up and Glory then grabs her and slams her down a second time before pointing to the top rope. The fans cheer as Glory climbs up. She gets her balance on the top rope before leaping off, going for the London Plunge, but Syren rolls out of the way and Glory smashes head first into the ring.
 
Knots: “Oooh, but with moments like that which you NEED to capitalize with, well they could turn south now at a drop of a dime.”

Sharper: “High risk equals high rewards, but on the other end of that coin it always leaves you open to fail and in this instance that was the case.”
 
Syren rolls back up. She waits for Glory to get back up before leaping up behind her and dropping her with the Golden Blonde. Glory grabs at her back in pain as she rolls over and Syren steps away, setting up for her Superkick. She teases it as the fans boo and Glory slowly gets back to her feet. Syren then goes to strike but Glory swats the kick attempt away. Syren spins around and Glory tries to grab her but Syren nails her with a shot to the midsection before leaping up and dropping her with the Total Makeover. The fans boo as Syren drops down and hooks both legs.
 
1..
 
2…
 
3!!

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match as a result of a pin fall… SYREN!!”
 
Syren rolls off as “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. She gets back to her feet as the referee raises her hand and she smirks as she looks down at Glory behind her before rolling from the ring. Glory looks up from the mat, holding her head, as Syren celebrates on the ramp.

Knots: “You spoke of mistakes and that at the end proved more costly than Glory would have liked, but you can’t take anything away form Glory tonight she gave Syren a lot to think about, she give everyone a lot to think about.”

Sharper: “She did, but as Phillips stated, tonight on this occasion Syren picks up a huge win over no doubt a former SCW World Champion, a huge result for her.”

We then get a split screen of both women, Syren celebrating on the stage now to more boos  from the crowd while Glory is getting to her feet and kicking the bottom ropes in annoyance.

We cut to the backstage area where Jessica Winters stands next to Holly Adams. The crowd boos upon seeing Holly, who just smiles brightly for the camera.

 

Jessica: "I'm backstage with Holly Adams, and Holly, last week you promised a huge announcement to take place tonight. Life changing, you said."

 

Holly: "That's right, because that's what I do. I change lives! What were Asher Hayes and Cid Turner doing before I became their life coach?" 

 

Jessica: “Well, they had just won the SCW Tag League and-”

 

Holly: "They were two lost sheep, waiting for a beautiful shepherd to herd them back to a place where their lives had meaning. Now look at them! Speaking of, I did just get done talking to our World Champion about this life changing announcement."

 

Jessica: "Cid?"

 

Holly: "What? No! I mean, yes, but I'm talking about Asher! Our World Champions, as made possible by yours truly! But the reason I was talking to Asher was because he's the centrepiece of this big announcement."

 

Jessica: "Can you elaborate?"

 

Holly mockingly pouts while adopting a more sombre tone. 

 

Holly: "Something needs to be done about Asher. He's not well. But I'm here to help, as best I can. Jennifer, by the end-”

 

Jessica: "Jessica." 

 

Holly: "-of the night, the entire landscape of SCW changes. Everyone's talking about Owen Cruze? Last week was little boy stuff. This week is the real shocker. After tonight…nothing will ever be the same again."

 

Holly smirks and walks out of frame, leaving Jessica looking on in a confused sort of concern. 

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Shilo Valiant walking up to the building, the SCW Adrenaline Championship over his shoulder. He just looks around and smirks.

 

Shilo: “Well I’m here. Don’t worry, D. I’ll show up, just for you. Maybe you still have some respect for me? But then again, remember…you better protect me-“

 

Shilo turns.

 

Shilo: “The hell is that?! Is this some sort of set up?! Huh?!”

 

Shilo turns and looks at the cameraman.

 

Shilo: “Chaz! This your doing! Who the hell got him here?”

 

Just then, we see the masked man, the same one from Retribution, running over, dressed entirely in black, including a black mask under a ski mask. We then see the man swing a 2x4 at the head of Shilo. Shilo ducks down and backs up. The man turns and swings overhead now, missing Shilo again. He backs up, looking at the camera.

 

Shilo: “Oh no! I’m not an idiot! I’m not going to get in there! Screw this! You all can get your entertainment elsewhere. Not here! He’s here! I’m gone! Screw this!”

 

Shilo turns and storms off, the camera follows as the masked man starts to motion to Shilo to come at him, not saying anything. Shilo turns to the camera.

 

Shilo: “I made it clear. I need to be protected. If not, screw this. I’ll stay home. D, it’s on you! You said there’s change. Prove it!”

 

Shilo storms off as we cut back and see the masked man, fighting away from the security and then heading off, his shirt ripped, revealing an L on a shirt underneath.

 

Sharper: “Shilo arriving and that masked man again…”

 

Knots: “Who is it? Shilo wants nothing to do with them?! I don’t get it!”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Jaina Lancaster, standing by, in the middle of the ring.”

Jaina Lancaster stands in the middle of the SCW ring.

 

Jaina: “Fans, at this time, please welcome…Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando, Doom & Groove!”

 

The crowd cheers. A black and white video vignette begins rolling on the screens, showing Lyza Reyes dressed as Charlie Chaplin on the moon. There is no dialogue, but simply piano music playing with the pace of the footage. She's caught in the middle of a tug of war match between a U.S. Spaceman, and a small group of miniature aliens. Before determining which side pulls Lyza once and for all, the feed goes dead. Television static comes through, which leads to a shot of Devin Brando, standing in the center of war born chaos. Half of his face is painted with his former persona’s essence. He glides his hand down his face before he starts down the centerline. The venue goes black.

“There’s no right, there’s no wrong, there’s only popular opinion.”

All while these videos play, the introduction of “Clockwork” by Hyper comes and goes. When the beat drops, Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando make their way out from behind the curtain. Devin gives the world a solemn look while Lyza moves around him, taking in the energy of their environment.

 

Sharper: “Last week, we saw Devin Brando snap if you will. Lexy Chapel, annoying at the best of times, was as annoying as ever and Devin finally had it, sending her over our announce table. This led to Doom & Groove losing the match via countout.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but frustration the name of the game here. Doom & Groove came in highly touted and they’re finding that not everyone wants to just stand up and fight. Some want to stand up and sign contracts!”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, if there was any doubt, Lyza Reyes made sure that the world knew she stood by her tag partner.”

 

When she clears out of his way, the Last King starts his way down the ramp. Lyza takes the time to slap some of the hands of the fans. Brando doesn’t seem invested in the action. When they make their way to the end of the ramp, Devin looks to both sides of himself. Lyza stops in front of him and turns to face him. Brando’s eyes fall on her and she gives him a pat on the shoulder before backing away. 

With a nice turn of the heel, Reyes hit the ring steps while Devin opts to slide underneath the bottom rope. While the man rises, Lyza leaps over the top rope and scales the nearest turnbuckle. She points to some of the “Lyzanities.” When she gets off the turnbuckle, she turns to face the hard camera. Devin settles near Jaina Lancaster and Lyza Reyes joins them. The crowd cheers.

 

Winters: “Devin, Lyza, thank you for joining me. Last week, things got a bit heated at ringside. But through it all, Lyza, you made clear that there was no hard feelings. Frustration sure. But how do you move on from last week where things clearly are heading to a breaking point?”

 

Lyza: “Well, Jaina. Devin and I are not spring chickens. We’ve done this before-“

 

Lexy: “Wait! Wait! Sorry! I’m a bit late!”

 

The crowd roars before some boo, others cheer. Devin just looks down, closing his eyes briefly, showing as little emotion as otherwise possible. Lyza just looks at the ramp.

 

Lyza: “What’s this?”

 

Lexy Chapel walks out from the back, wearing only one heel. The other heel, in her hand, quickly finds its way to her foot as she then starts to walk down the rampway and smiling.

 

Lexy: “Don’t answer any questions! I’ve got this!”

 

Sharper: “What is she talking about?”

 

Lexy Chapel walks over to the ring. She then walks up the steel steps and then places the microphone on the apron before stepping through the ropes. She steps forward and Devin just looks at her. Lexy slinks a bit around him, moving toward Lyza.

 

Lexy: “Let me just get in here.”

 

Lexy slides in between Lyza Reyes and Jaina Lancaster, right next to the microphone.

 

Lexy: “Now, as the new representation for Doom & Gloom…by the way, new name. Totally rolls off the tongue better. And well, I already got the merch set up. A great makeup line for anyone who wears it. Some black for the doom, purple for the gloom. Anyway, we’ll talk about it later-”

 

Lexy keeps looking to Lyza and Devin as if trying to sell them on her plan.

 

Jaina: “Lexy, I hate to interrupt you, but it’s probably for the best. Why are you here? You’re not their representation. They didn’t sign any contract.”

 

Lyza steps in.

 

Lyza: “What I was going to say, but I feel we need to hear this.”

 

Lexy: “Exactly! See, you didn’t sign, but I get it. You want to make sure I’m worth. And I’m TOTALLY worth it. I mean, Doom & Gloom, that’s one. Better name. Totally able to get you out there. And well, I’ll handle the tough questions for you. I know you want to be all boom and doom and gloom and win and fight and wrestle people, so yeah! Anyway…tough questions. Jaina! Go!”

 

Lyza just turns away, hands on her hips, almost in a bit of disbelief. She then leans on the ropes. She locks eyes with Devin before trying to calm him down with a wave of the hand. She then motions to Jaina to continue.

 

Jaina: “Ah…alright…Lexy, as a try-out of your skills, Doom & Groove-“

 

Lexy: “Gloom.”

 

Jaina: “Yes…after last week, do you feel they’re still on the same page-“

 

Lexy: “Oh totally. I mean look at them. Coming out here, ready for this. They walked out together, they were together last week. I mean…wait…are you two together? Like romantically? Anything I should know, not tell, prying eyes and all-“

 

Lyza steps up.

 

Lyza: “Yeah, that was spectacular.”

 

Jaina moves the microphone closer to Lyza. Lexy steps back.

 

Lexy: “It was?! Yes! So-“

 

Lyza: “Spectacularly bad. Look, don’t ever think of us as your clients. After last week, and especially this week, I really don’t feel like having to protect you from Devin when you get under his skin…and you will. So yeah…this is where I nicely tell you to leave the ring. Come on…”

 

Lyza reaches out and grabs Lexy’s hand, starting to lead her away.

 

Lexy: “Wait….Wait!”

 

Lyza: “Come on. You want to deal with me, not him. He’s bigger. Can put you over his shoulder and everything!”

 

Lexy: “No! I’m trying to help you!”

 

Lexy tries to stop. Lyza shrugs as Jaina steps back and Devin steps forward and lifts Lexy up, this time much more gently than last week. He then turns and places her over onto the apron.

 

Sharper: “Looks like Lexy can’t talk her way out of this one!”

 

Knots: “But Lexy Chapel Presents may fight their way out of it!”

 

Autumn Valentine and Kat Kelly bolt out of the back. The crowd roars, preparing for the fight as Lexy rolls to the floor, stepping back, kicking her heels off. Kat slides in as Autumn follows. Autumn goes for Lyza and catches her with a hard right, before Lyza nails her with one. Kat turns to Devin and kicks him in the ribs and then again before He grabs her and knees her in the ribs. He then hoists her up and hip tosses her over. Lexy turns to the back, motioning before we see Ace Marshall staggering out, black pants hooked on his foot. He manages to kick it off before running down to the ring. Jaina Lancaster bails from the ring.

 

Sharper: “Ace Marshall now coming as Doom & Gloom…damn it, Doom & Groove are fighting off Kelly and Valentine!”

 

Knots: “What the hell does Ace have? Both Lexy and Ace coming out here with clothing issues…”

 

Ace Marshall runs down as Devin turns and grabs Autumn and Lexy nails her in the ribs. They whip her across. She bounces off and both back drop her up and over. The crowd roars. Kat then runs over and jumps up, but Devin catches her, but Ace slides into the ring and quickly chop blocks Devin. Devin goes down. Kat rolls through. Lyza goes over to Ace as he gets up and clubs him in the back once and then again before Ace shoves her back. Lyza stops and goes to run forward, but Kat runs over and clubs her in the back of the head. Lyza goes down. Kat then stomps on her before Ace turns and goes over to Devin as he starts to get up and Devin nails him with a back elbow. Ace falls back. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Devin Brando, trying to fight back. It’s two against three.”

 

Knots: “What about Crystal Zdunich? She’s had issues with them!”

 

Sharper: “Not here tonight. They had to know this.”

 

Devin turns and Autumn and Kelly run over and both hit dropkicks to the knees of Devin Brando. He falls to his hands and knees and goes to get up, but Ace turns and hits a running knee to the side of Devin’s head. The crowd ohs as Devin falls over. Lexy cheers on her group. Lyza gets up and runs over and nails Ace again in the back of the head and then again before Kat and Autumn run over, like a pack and both kick her in the ribs and then club her in the back again. Kat and Autumn then back up as Ace shoves Lyza into the ropes and Ace then launches her up and over him before she falls into Autumn and Kat’s waiting feet in a double superkick. The crowd ohs. Devin starts to get up as Ace turns and Devin staggers over, falling over toward Lyza, going to protect her. Kat and Autumn bail too as Ace drops to the floor.

 

Sharper: “Marshall, Kelly and Valentine leaving Doom & Groove laying while Lexy Chapel cheers them on.”

 

Knots: “Lexy Chapel Presents an Ass-Kicking!”

 

Sharper: “Three on two! I hope they’re happy!”

 

Knots: “Lexy definitely is!”

 

Lexy smiles as Ace walks around and Lexy runs over and grabs him, hugging him briefly before then pulling away. Kelly and Valentine walk over to them. The four start to head to the back as officials start to jog down from the back. Ace walks away and heads up the rampway. Lexy turns to the ring, yelling “You like that! You could’ve been with this!” The crowd boos as Devin starts to get up, wincing a bit. Valentine and Kelly steer Chapel up the rampway. Ace walks past the pants he had taken off and heads to the back as Lexy Chapel notices the pants and quickly runs up and grabs them. She looks around as Kelly and Valentine even look a bit confused before they head to the back.

Backstage, Gavin Taylor is stalking to Mr. D.

 

Gavin: “So you see, I don’t think I should be held responsible for aggressive pelvic action! I mean…I should be your Television Champion! I know! It’s an outrage!”

 

Mr. D: “And tonight, Adam will have to deal with some of the ramification of that.”

 

Gavin: “That’s all well and good, but come on. What about me? SCW’s hottest act. The All-Star. The people want to see me! See…this is why I had to talk to you directly. Ava said she’d take care of it, but frankly…this needs the personal touch. I mean, we’re kinda alike. You left SCW for a bit, just like I left Canada. When you returned, you were a new man!”

 

Mr. D: “Uh-huh.”

 

Gavin: “And now you’re coming out and making changes, making decisions, and kicking ass, chewing bubblegum and you, just like me, are out of bubblegum.”

 

Mr. D: “That actually is true. But…Gavin…I have something in mind.”

 

Gavin: “Good. Care to tell me-“

 

Mr. D: “No…I think this is best if SCW promotes this. I mean, you are the All-Star. And frankly, with someone of your stardom…and really, your opponent, someone else who realizes their importance, I think this sells itself. How does that sound?”

 

Gavin: “Sound FANTAMAZING!”

 

Mr. D looks at Gavin.

 

Gavin: “I’m inventing words too. Copyright…”

 

Gavin taps his temple. Mr. D nods and walks off as Gavin smiles and nods as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Kandis is backstage with Tommy Valentine, who is on crutches. The crowd boos seeing them. Jessica Winters stands with them.

 

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and I’m with Kandis and Tommy Valentine and Tommy, looks like Pat Evans did some damage.”

 

Tommy: “You think? This company rewards me for YEARS of service by bringing in someone for the purpose of taking me out. They’re all lucky it should only be for a few weeks, but if you want to war-“

 

Kandis: “Now, Tommy…we don’t need to tell them what we’ve got planned. Just finding it interesting that based on the rumours I’m hearing, people are lining up to face off. The little shooters are standing up to Minerva and Raab tonight…they’ll get a rude awakening. But let’s not forget about me. And Chris, nothing was resolved last week, but I’ll keep remembering the sound of Peyton’s jaw breaking when Minerva struck her with that pipe! Oh what? I’ve heard the rumours…you may get your hands on Asher? Looks like you’re going to have to prioritize!”

 

Tommy: “Or maybe we’ll need to remind him what we’ve been doing as of late and that we don’t mind taking one of these crutches and using it on anyone in our way.”

 

The crowd boos as Tommy turns and hobbles off with Kandis helping him and the scene cuts to the ring.

Derek Adonis vs. Diamond Steele

 

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. 

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing first… Hailing from London, England… Being accompanied to the ring by Teddy Steel, she is Diamond STEELE!!”

All eyes focus to the stage now as she has a microphone in her hands and 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 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.

Sharper: “One of the more unique entrances in SCW as of late, Diamond Steele popular with the fans here tonight.”

Knots: “They certainly are getting behind her, helps having a hype man at ringside.”

Sharper: “That’s her husband!”

Knots: “You wouldn’t catch me doing it for Kennedy.”

Sharper: “…”

Anyway, all that aside the crowd continues to cheer for Diamond before Phillips steps out to the middle of the ring once again. 

Phillips: “And her opponent…”

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.

Phillips: “Hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada… Being accompanied to the ring by the almighty?! He is DEREK ADONIS!!”

All eyes are on the stage once more where he stops atop the ramp for a brief prayer before walking to the ring. He attempts to shake the hands of his congregation along the way, though only those willing to present. 

Sharper: “Big opportunity for both Derek and Diamond to get some eyes on them from upper management.”

Knots: “The look on Diamond and Teddy says it all really, they’re not impressed.”

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 before looking across at Diamond and reaches into his robe and removes a small bottle which he opens and flings its contents at her, some kind of holy water perhaps. The crowd roars while some boo as Diamond backs up to the corner as the official interjects quickly. Teddy hops on to the apron and yells at Derek who flings whatever it was at him too.

Sharper: “Derek throwing some kind of liquid at Diamond and Teddy Steele.”

Knots: “As long as it isn’t anything Kablam related, I think they’re safe.”

The official says something to Derek and he says its just holy water, the official rolls his eyes and backs up before informing Diamond what he was told. Derek removes his robe and limbers up just a little with some stretches in the corner. Teddy whispering into the ear of his wife before patting her on the ass for support before jumping down. The bell sounds and both Derek and Diamond exit their corners, Diamond rushing over to Derek and hitting a forearm shot. She hits another before trying to whip him across the ring, however he spins through and sends Diamond to the ropes . She hits the cables as Derek doubles over looking for a back body drop but Diamond holds onto the top rope stopping her momentum. She immediately rushes forward and swings a stiff kick into the chest of Derek forcing him upright, from there Diamond leaps up and goes for a dropkick which Derek manages to swat away before stumbling back to the ropes.

Knots: “Diamond trying to take Derek down with a drop kick but he swats her away like any would be sinner.”

Diamond is on her feet and runs at Derek, however Adonis drops down after grabbing the top rope and from there Diamond goes up and over however lands on the apron.  She pulls herself up as Derek gets to his feet and she hits another right hand, and one more on Derek as he staggers back some more. She grabs onto the top rope and springboards up onto the top rope and leaps off and hits a dropkick once more and this time Derek falls to the canvas. Immediately after that Diamond scurries over and covers.

1… KICK OUT BY ADONIS!

Derek powers out of it and pushes Diamond away, he rolls over to his knees and looks to get up but Steele is already up and rushes over with a stiff kick to his chest which gets a roar from the crowd. She hits another stiff kick, and another and one more for good measure this time to the temple of Adonis who drops to the canvas once more where she covers again.

1…

2… NO! KICK OUT BY ADONIS!!

Sharper: “Diamond not able to keep his shoulders down for the three, something she’s learning now that while he is one of SCW’s more unique characters, he is about as capable as anyone else on this roster.”

Knots: “You’re damn right, he has beaten some of the very best in what many call flukes and while that might be true, he still won and you can’t take that away from him.”

Diamond looks at the official who holds up two fingers, Teddy on the outside slaps the mat to keep his wife’s eye on the prize. She nods before pulling Derek up and looks to grapple with him, but Derek counters with a European uppercut. He hits another before sending Diamond across the ring with a thunderous Irish Whip where he put his full weight into it. Diamond hits the corner and winces in pain, but has no time to stumble out as she is caught with a huge splash into the corner form Derek Adonis who Irish whips her across the ring to the opposite corner where once again he connects with a huge splash once more. Teddy holds his head with concern when Adonis follows up with a hip toss from out of the corner and covers.

1… KICK OUT BY DIAMOND!!

Teddy holds his head in relief as do some fans as they cheer that Diamond kicked out. A lets go Diamond chant starts up with the help of Teddy at ringside. Derek takes a moment before getting to his feet and pulling Diamond to her feet. Derek goes for an irish whip, but Diamond spins through and stops in her tracks before kicking Derek in the gut doubling him over, she quickly follows up with a DDT into the canvas before rolling to feet. Diamond walks around and grabs hold of Dereks leg and lifts one up before locking in an Ankle lock much to the chagrin of Derek Adonis who lets out an almighty girlish scream. Diamond looks to struggle a little to keep the weight up but Adonis manages to roll to his back and kicks Diamond off with authority.

Sharper: “Diamond hit the canvas hard there, again just proof you can’t discount what Derek Adonis brings to the table, there is power behind him.”

Knots: “He has the potential for sure, we’ve seen glimmers of that. I mean you don’t’ win the TV Championship if you don’t have an ounce of talent.”

Diamonds holds the back of her head and rolls away slowly as Derek sits up and checks on his ankle. After being relieved it wasn’t facing the opposite direction, he gets to his feet and begins to stalks Diamond as she starts to get to her feet. Teddy tries to get her attention but she turns around into a stiff kick to the mid-section which double her over. Derek then pushes her head between his head and looks up to the heavens and apologises before lifting her up onto his shoulders and hitting a sit out powerbomb before holding here there for a cover as the crowd boo’s.

1…

2… NO! KICK OUT BY DIAMOND!!

The crowd roars as Diamond forces her shoulder up from the pin attempt, Derek slaps the mat frustrated now as he pushes her away and starts to get to his feet. He runs the ropes after and leaps for an elbow drop which catches the back of Diamond. He rolls over and gets up and hits the ropes again looking for another elbow drop but this time Diamond rolls away just in time. She holds her lower back before getting up as Derek rubs at his elbow while wincing. He sits up but Diamond is back to her feet and kicks him in the back to a cheer from the crowd. She hits another and another before spinning around and kicking him in the chest and again. Diamaon then backs up before swinging for the fences and this with a kick to the temple of Derek adonis where she covers once again…

1..

2…

3? NO!! KICK OUT BY DEREK!!

Knots: “That was almost THREE! She almost had him there.”

Sharper: “Close but no cigar for Diamond Steele, Derek Adonis still in this thing.”

Derek holds his face before rolling away and once again Diamond looks to the official and questions them, another two fingers held out signal what Diamond didn’t want to see. She slaps the mat now in frustration and gets to her feet. Teddy shouts out to Diamond to get her attention, she goes over to her husband and they begin to speak about something. Derek shakes the cobwebs out and begins to get to his feet, Diamond see’s it and turns. Derek rushes towards her only to get caught by a spinning wheel kick which staggers him. Diamond kicks him in the gut which doubles him over again, this time she hits the ropes and leaps over for a sunset flip and tries to pull him back but instead he drops to his knees while holding his head still from the back spinning wheel kick inadvertently pinning her down…

1…

2….

3!!!

Diamond manages to escape the weight of Derek but its too little too late as Personal Jesus hits over the P.A System which startles Derek back to his feet in shock. The official raises his arm as he realizes that he actually won. Diamond holds her chest as her husband slides in to check on her.

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match as a result of a pinfall… DEREK ADONIS!!”

The crowd boos loudly as Derek begins to now celebrate more enthusiastically in the ring. 

Sharper: “Derek with the win for what was a very even match.”

Knots: “Derek with that weight of his was the difference maker, especially with that pin even if he wasn’t one-hundred percent sure what he was doing other than maybe taking a breather.”

Sharper: “Well it got the result he needed tonight, the much important win.”

Derek drops to the canvas and rolls out of the ring, Diamond and Teddy Steele watching him continue to celebrate while heading up the ramp.

Backstage, we see Asher Hayes and Cid Turner in their locker room. A priest stands at attention next to them both, closely studying Asher’s concerned face.

 

Knots: “Who the hell let a priest backstage?!”

 

Asher takes a deep breath before looking at the priest.

 

Asher: “I’ll tell you, Father, I never thought this day would come. I’m freaking out. I don’t...I don’t know what to do. I mean, I guess I have to do what Holly says, right? She’s a life coach, but...you’re a priest.”

 

Priest: “Why am I here, son?”

 

Asher: “I guess I’m just looking for some guidance. God, just look at me. SCW World Champion, World Tag Team Champion, just running the world right now, but seeking advice from some lowly priest. I guess this is what facing death does to you, huh?”

 

Priest: “Are you unwell?”

 

Cid steps closer to Asher and rests a comforting hand on his shoulder.

 

Cid: “It’ll be okay, Ash. It’ll be okay.”

 

Asher takes another deep breath. He holds up both of his hands, gesturing for Cid and the priest to grab hold. Cid and the priest nod and take Asher’s hands.

 

Asher: “Let’s just say a prayer. For peace of mind. If there really is someone up there, then I’ll need them tonight.”

 

The priest bows his head and begins to say a prayer with A/C Unit following along as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Ravyn Taylor vs. Adam Allocco

SCW Television Championship

 

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for one fall and it is for the SCW Television Championship! Introducing first, the challenger…”

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”

There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes hits the PA system.

“Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever-ever-ever-ever”

The song gets stuck on the word and is then interrupted by the deep sound of the voice of Marilyn Manson.

“Just lay your head in daddy’s lap
You’re a bad girl!”

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as we cut to the backstage. We see Ravyn Taylor walking the corridors, accompanied by both CHBK and Alexander Crowe. Ravyn has her ring-gear on, and most notably her ring jacket. As she walks the camera reverses down the corridor, and we see Christy Matthews and Syren are amongst those behind her as Infamous make their way toward ringside, and we can hear the boos from the crowd even backstage. We then cut to the shot of the doorway again where we see Ravyn Taylor walk through. She pauses, a smirk on her face for a moment, before beginning to walk to the ring.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
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We follow the group as they make their way down toward ringside, with security keeping fans back in the aisles. Ravyn doesn’t seem at all distracted by the noise and movement of people around her however, keeping her eyes focused on the ring. She gets to the barricade and pauses. Alexander Crowe and Syren grab her by the arms and lift her up and over. She jumps down the other side and smirks again as she starts to walk toward the ring.

Phillips: “Representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Christy Matthews, Christopher Richter, Syren, and CHBK, hailing from Hell, Michigan, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, an SCW Supreme Champion, and a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”

Ravyn steps up the ring steps, pausing for a moment before encouraging Jason Phillips to walk over toward her. She points to the ropes, telling him to sit on the middle rope to lower it for her. He hesitates before doing exactly that, and she responds by vaulting over the top rope and just smirking at him. She then casually removes her jacket, tossing it into the corner before climbing the turnbuckles on the left camera side and looking out toward the camera. On her arm we see the Infamous skull-logo armband which she points to, tapping it with two fingers as she looks into the camera.

Sharper: “Hall of Fame, proud record holder for many of the titles here in SCW. And despite some questioning if Ravyn lives forever in the shadow that is Syren, she… in her own right, is one of the greatest to step into a SCW ring.”

Knots: “She’s arguably one of the best SCW Television champions we have had, competing with Peyton Rice for that mantle.”

Sharper: “But tonight, she’s gonna try to oust the pretender from his throne. The self-proclaimed ‘Best TV Champion Ever’!”

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 “Gold & Glitter”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, behind him is Big Bad Bison Jones. Anastasia hurries past them both, she swings her arms around and presents to the crowd Adam Allocco who poses as he is doused in boos from the crowd. After a moment of soaking in the hate, Allocco moves down to the ring, shouting several insults to the crowd before rolling in underneath the bottom rope. Bison Jones begins to circle the ring while Adam Allocco steps up onto one of the turnbuckles and starts shouting random rants and insults.

Phillips: “And the defending Television Champion, weighing in at 225 pounds, available on OnlyFans, the King of HARDstyle, Wrestling’s Enlightenment, Adam… Almighty American... Allocco!”

He motions to Anastasia, who begins to show everyone a forced smile and a weak golf clap. As the song begins to fade away, Allocco tries to take the referee aside to dispense with a few words of guidance before clapping his hand and hopping back. Golden Boys entourage stand on the opposite side to Infamous, who outnumbers them two to one.

Sharper: “We can’t stand him but regardless of our annoyance, Adam Allocco is on a winning streak.”

Knots: “Something awaken in Adam. He might be stealing victories but it’s like a lightbulb turned on over his head.”

Sharper: “He fooled the referee into disqualifying Gavin Taylor last week, but I’m confident and so is Mr. D, that such shenanigans won’t be rewarded this week. The referee knows.”

Adam poses in front of the camera for a moment with the Television Championship, before handing off his baby to the referee. He reaches into his trunks and pulls out a small vail. He pops out a blue chew and winks but before he can pops that in, Ravyn comes crashing in from behind, knocking Adam to the canvas with a leaping double axe handle to the back of the skull. Bluechew pieces scattered everywhere. Adam pushes himself up, some of the blue chews are stuck to his head.

Sharper: “Ravyn is not dealing with any of that!”

Knots: “Adam is treating that stuff as his spinach, but we all know Ravyn did not want the awkwardness that brings along.”

Sharper: “We’re a publicly traded company, and I can’t believe they have let Adam run rampant with an erection.”

Knots: “Can you say that on television? I thought we were supposed to look the other way.”

The referee kneels down besides Adam, who waves him away. He pops back up onto his feet, picking off the blue chews from his face before shaking his head disappointed. The bell rings and Ravyn again catched Adam off guard. She clocks him as he is turning around with a discus elbow strike that launches him into the ropes. He bounces forward and this time she meets him with a spinning lariat. He is knocked down onto the canvas again.

Sharper: “Ravyn’s not holding back her punches. She must have remembered how much she truly despised that man.”

Knots: “Ravyn and Adam went to war when it was Greaternity and Dark Fantasy competing for the World Title and the Tag Team Titles.”

Sharper: “One the few losses that Adam would own up to. We heard him in the build up, explaining how times have changed and he’s finally entered the prime of his career.”

Knots: “What, at age 45?”

Sharper: “He stated he’s a late bloomer.”

Ravyn takes a hold of Adam’s arms and pulls back, while pressing down on his upper back. Adam yells as he tries to awkwardly reach the ropes. Anastasia is cheering him on. Ravyn pulls back a little bit more before stomping down, sending Adam’s jaw right into the mat. Adam holds his jaw like he has a toothache, trying to use his spare arm to pull himself up. Ravyn stomps towards him but he suddenly signals for a timeout. He hops up and down, holding his jaw, pointing to a tooth. Ravyn and the referee exchange looks. Ravyn then clocks him with another discus elbow smash, this time blindsiding Adam with enough momentum to send him into the corner.

Knots: “Idiot! There’s no time outs in wrestling!”

Sharper: “Adam probably tried to fake out Ravyn to buy some time to recover from her lightning strike offense and of course, probably one of the most cerebral wrestlers we have ever seen did not fall for it.”

Knots: “She has learned from perhaps the best, that is CHBK.”

Ravyn backpedals before running forward. She leaps in the air for a high knee strikes, but Adam spins out from the corner. She bounces off the turnbuckle right into a inverted northern lights suplex from Adam. Adam rolls through onto his feet before stepping quickly forward to drive a kick to Ravyns’ side. She rolls away to the protection of the bottom rope. She hurries up to a standing position on the apron. Adam approaches her and she nails him in the midsection with a shoulder through the ropes before reaching up, grabbing his head and leaping off, bringing his face across the top rope. She then sits down onto the apron and smiles.

Sharper: “The early minutes of this contest has been almost entirely the challenger.”

Knots: “Adam is having a hard time keeping up with her. Maybe his prime is already over.”

Ravyn rolls back into the ring as Adam holds his nose, laying on his back. Ravyn leaps forward, double stomping onto his chest. Adam sits up, holding his chest now. Ravyn drills a kick to his spine before pulling Adam up from behind but Adam spins around, slaps on the front facelock, hooks the leg, and goes for a surprise pin!

1...

Sharper: “Champion trying to pull a fast one here!”

2!

Sharper: “But Ravyn kicks out.”

Knots: “He’s going to have to do better than that.”

Both competitors find their feet in the middle of the ring. Ravyn is first to the punch, this time stepping forward with a stiff elbow. She takes Adam and whips him into the ropes, he counters through, sending her running. She comes back into a belly-to-back suplex by Adam. He quickly hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Belly-to-back! Pin attempt again!”

1!

Knots: “Not even to one this time!”

Sharper: “Adam shows some of his technical prowess but Ravyn’s as tough as she’s smart. And he probably is being reminded of that right now.”

Adam Allocco begins to complain about the referee’s count. Ravyn nips up behind Adam. The crowd begins to clamor as Ravyn stands up behind Adam. The referee looks behind Adam, Ravyn reaches for him. Adam ducks underneath, Ravyn grabs a hold of the referee. Ravyn sets aside the referee, but immediately Adam suckerpunches her. Referee warns Adam for the closed fist but Ravyn again swipes but Adam ducks underneath. Ravyn turns and this time catches Adam with a back hand. Adam falls against the ropes. Taylor goes from one side to the next, leaps up for a leg lariat but Adam pulls down the top rope and she is launched over the ropes. Alexander and Christopher soften her fall in a half-catch that takes them down. Adam slaps his knees but Ravyn is helped up, and she glares at Adam.

Knots: “Adam thinks he’s coy, but Ravyn is giving him a death stare.”

Sharper: “This is part of Adam’s game. He tries to be as irritating as possible so his opponents make mistakes.”

Knots: “He’s going to have his uppcomeance. And we’re going to savor every moment.”

Ravyn rushes the ring. Adam bails on the opposite side. Ravyn isn’t fazed at all, goes charging, flies through the middle rope with a diving spear. Adam throws Anastasia in her trajectory and Ravyn destroys Anastasia. Ravyn shakes her head, looking down at the woman, she stands and Adam has shoved Bison right into her. Bison stops himself in time from colliding. He goes to apologize Ravyn but she boots him in the balls. At this point, Adam has hightailed it, running around the ring but he’s caught by CHBK. Behind him the entirety of Infamous approach, surrounding Adam. Adam and CHBK begins to jaw.

Sharper: “Adam and CHBK has never been friends. They never liked each other. They have fought so many times over the decades and right now we’re seeing that renewed.”

Knots: “But CHBK’s not alone. The entirety of Infamous gathering around him. They’ve caught him. No more running, Adam!”

Adam notices his flanks covered. Syren takes up the rear. Adam suddenly turns towards Ravyn as she makes way into the huddle, dropping to his knees, pleading with her.

Adam Allocco: “I’m only messing around! Please, please, I’m sorry if I offend!”

Sharper: “Begging’s not going to get you anywhere. Ravyn’s not in a forgiving mood.”

Adam sees this and stands up. He backs up, running into Alexander Crowe. He looks back towards Crowe, then back towards Ravyn. Ravyn thrusts forward for the Bittersweet Ending to Adam, but Adam spins out of the way and Ravyn hits Alexander. Adam takes advantage of the confusion, ducks out from the converging Infamous and ends the ring. He rolls to the middle and he sits up on his knees, wiping the sweat from his brow. Ravyn apologizes to Alexander before stepping up the ring steps on the apron.

Sharper: “Adam escaped that turmoil by the hair of his chinny chin chin.”

Knots: “But all he has done is to make Ravyn even more determined to kick his ass.”

Sharper: “Ravyn hasn’t showed any cracks in her composure. She’s not off his game from what we can tell. If anything, you’re right, she’s probably even more honed in on him.”

Adam rushes over, tries to knock her off the apron with an elbow but she sidesteps. She hits him with a pelekick that drives him back into the ring. She rolls into the ring and as Adam staggers around, she blindsides him with the Bust of Pallas yakuza kick! Adam staggers before dropping to the mat like a bag of bricks.

Sharper: “Bust of Pallas! Ravyn has rocked Adam’s world. The pin!”

1…

2…

Knots: “This is it!”

3-

Sharper: “No! Adam gets the shoulder up after 3! The match continues.”

Knots: “Not for long!”

Adam starts to wave away as he crawls away from her. He is panting and he seems gassed. Ravyn steps onto his ankle and he releases a yell of pain. She takes a hold of his head and smashes his face against the canvas. She then takes his arm, drops down, trying to slip in the Momento Mori, but suddenly Adam leans up, rolling her up with a school boy pin.

Sharper: “Momento Mori- No, pin!”

1!

2!

Knots: “Adam is grabbing the ropes! Come on, ref!”

3!

Sharper: “Adam just stole another one!”

Adam immediately slides out of the ring as the referee calls for the bell. Anastasia already has the TV belt and the Golden Boys are booking it up the ramp. Ravyn sits up, glares as they make their getaway!

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor had Adam dead to rites and he weaseled out of a loss into a cheap victory!”

Knots: “Eventually his luck’s going to run out! Eventually he’s going to get what’s coming! God, I hate that man!”

Phillips: “The winner of the match, by pin fall, and still the SCW Television Champion, Adam Allocco!”

 

The Golden Boys disappear to the back as the scene fades away.

Mr. D is walking away from one of the monitors, shaking his head when Kim Williams jumps from behind a foot locker and grabs Mr. D, pulling him in.

 

Kim: “Mr. D! Get down!”

 

Mr. D: “Kim…what are you doing?”

 

Kim looks around.

 

Kim: “Protecting you. I’ve been slacking. But I realized, this is why I have this…”

 

Kim holds up the Lizard Title that was around her waist.

 

Kim: “To whomever has it, they must protect the Lizard King!”

 

Kim smiles as Jessica Lasiewicz then walks over, sighing.

 

Jessica: “Kim-“

 

Mr. D: “It’s fine. Also, I’m not Lizard King. You can tell, I don’t have scales. I don’t have a tail. I’m quite warm to the touch.”

 

Jessica: “Yeah…you’re burning up. Maybe the tie is on too tight!”

 

Jessica starts to fiddle with Mr. D’s tie. He pushes her back.

 

Mr. D: “I’m fine. Just-“

 

Voice: “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”

 

Kim looks up as we see a man with a toy axe running at Kim and Mr. D and Kim simply side-steps them and trips the man, causing him to forward, off camera with a thud.

 

Kim: “Excuse me.”

 

Kim turns and runs over and rolls the man over, who is clearly unconscious from falling.

 

Kim: “1! 2! 3!”

 

Kim jumps up and grabs her title, holding it over her head.

 

Jessica: “Hmmm…that was disappointing.”

 

Kim: “Yeah. I figured he’d want it more. Yo, Lizaralian One, get some better local talent. I challenged them all and-“

 

Kim turns as another, this one a female, runs at Kim and Kim lifts them up and backdrops them into a pile of plunder that’s behind one of the storage crates. Kim turns.

 

Kim: “They’re really bad at attacking me from behind.”

 

Mr. D: “Perhaps it because you’ve got a second sense.”

 

Kim looks at Mr. D. Jessica just brings her hand to her head. D and Kim keep eying each other, and then the woman she just back dropped and then again before Kim nods.

 

Kim: “You better keep that a secret.”

 

Mr. D: “Don’t worry about it. And I appreciate your protection.”

 

Kim turns to Jessica.

 

Kim: “Ha! See! He likes it!”

 

Jessica: “Let’s go before one of them accidentally hits him.”

 

Kim: “Oh…good idea. Draw the fire away!”

 

Kim and Jessica head off as Mr. D nods and watches them leave before looking at the two local talents down on the ground and walking off.

COMMERCIALS

“Better Without You” by Evanescence plays as we see the Be Careful What You Wish For graphic come up on the screen.

 

Sharper: “Folks, we can say this is official now! Mr. D said he had an idea for Gavin…and well, he did.”

 

Knots: “Oh, this is going to be great!”

 

We then see a still of Gavin Taylor before cutting to a still of Bree Lancaster before cutting to a still of both.

 

Sharper: “I’ll be very interested to hear what Bree Lancaster thinks of this. She wanted a top tier competitor. We all see Gavin Taylor’s talent. But…”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but it’s Gavin Taylor, so there’s a veneer of ridiculous- I mean All-Starity!”

 

Sharper: “All-Starity?”

 

Knots: “Yeah!”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, next week…”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as the music changes to “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire. We then see a still of James Evans.

 

Sharper: “We saw Xander Valentine and James Evans have a confrontation last week on this program. They will also face at Be Careful What You Wish For, but first, next week, James Evans, we’re told, will have some time to speak to Xander Valentine. Security will be on high alert. That’s next week, here on Breakdown!”

 

The still remains on the screen for a few moments before the Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as  “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe.

 

Sharper: “Well it’s been a busy night so far and Selena Frost been watching the action.”

 

Knots: “Saw her favourite person in the world, Syren, get a win against Glory Braddock. She kept out of that, but we can guess why she’s out here.”

 

Selena Frost glances back as Deanna walks out with her. The two start to head to the ring, the crowd cheering them. They make their way down to the ring before reaching the ringside area. Selena turns and runs over to the steels step, running up them before walking along the apron. She steps into the ring. She then steps forward, and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience. She then stops as Deanna joins her. Selena turns and smiles as she then grabs a microphone waiting for her at the ringside area. She takes it, walking back over to the middle of the ring. Her music fades out.

 

Selena: “Well here we are, another week and another week where Syren won’t respond. And I know what some people are thinking…this is a bit desperate. Coming out here, week after week, saying you’ll sign contracts, lay challenges, maybe even put something on the line. And yet, Syren seems to have one thing that is common…she’s running.”

 

Selena pauses.

 

Selena: “Oh wait, she won at Retribution. I’m sure she’ll say that. I know she probably has at some point. To herself, to Infamous, to CHBK. She never pinned me. That’s not a slight at David. Not at all. More that while he had his issue with Ravyn, mine was with Ravyn and it’s turned to Syren. The Syren who WANTS to be the history-making trailblazer, but really, is nothing of the sort. She may be the most decorated wrestler in SCW history. But let’s face it…anyone going to remember her that way. Oh wait…sorry, you’ve got Ravyn and CHBK…don’t worry, Syren, I’m not using this to get under your skin. Hoping you’ll run out here and just give me a match. That’s been tried on you many, many times. And let’s face it. That’s the thing. There’s a tired feeling about you more and more. How long has this brand of Infamous been going on?”

 

Selena looks around.

 

Selena: “Two and a half years? Something like that? Since you manipulated the situation to blame Kennedy for something you did all to get you back to the top of the mountain. And the well is drying up. Now, you’re having CHBK draw up these contracts so you can go through everyone and for what? So Sasha…now Mr. D will announce you the number one contender. You’re that vain that you’re pulling this all because you want the owner of this company to pat you on the head.”

 

Selena shakes her head.

 

Selena: “Well maybe we can find out if that’s happening? Then maybe we can move on to things that do matter! You know…competing! We heard Owen Cruze come out here and blame everyone for everything. The sad thing is at least you’re willing to compete, but because you don’t have your precious vindication, we need to waste time listening to you bitch about not being World Champion even when you were HANDED a golden opportunity. When I had to tear the house down with Asher Hayes, before he showed how weak he was…you could’ve walked in and nudged Chris over and taken it. We all saw what he put out there to hold onto that title. A lot could’ve changed. But you walked away. You slapped everyone in that match in the face. And well-“

 

“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”

 

There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.

 

“INFAMOUS!”

 

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. The crowd boos as Selena stops, mid-sentence, and smirks. She turns as Syren walks out from the back, flanked by CHBK and Alexander Crowe. They step forward, Syren holding a microphone. She just sighs and looks down at the ring.

 

Syren: “Do you ever shut up?”

 

The crowd boos as the music fades out.

 

Syren: “I just had to watch my wife have to deal with…whatever that was…and now to add to the headache I have to listen to you continue to challenge me for a match. One you do not deserve. Can you not get it through your head? There are some things BIGGER than you. Like my undoing, what I could, of Rise to Greatness…beating Glory Braddock, and getting one step closer to what I want. You can call it desperate all you want, but it’s the one thing I’ve never had in this sport. While you…you’re the Face of SCW…”

 

Selena: “Be careful where you go with that because I don’t think I have to point out I haven’t been close to the World Title in long time too. Not as long as Christy Matthews, but given how quickly you’ve moved on from her coming short against me last week-“

 

Syren: “Don’t change the subject, Selena! See, this is where I make this clear. You’re the one being desperate. Coming out here, third week in a row, demanding a match against me. CHBK has your contracts. And I’ve seen them all. You’ve offered to paint my house in one of them. There’s another where you become my chauffeur – given that you don’t drive yourself, I don’t feel like dying. Another where you’ll say something nice to me. You’re not even taking it seriously. Well this serious to me, Selena. And when CHBK decides you face me, then you’ll know, but it’s on HIS terms.”

 

Syren pauses.

 

Syren: “His terms because he’s earned that because of the respect he shows me and what he’s done in this sport. And I’ve earned the right to enjoy that since I am, as you just said, the most decorated star in the history of the company!”

 

The crowd boos as Syren defiantly stands on the stage.

 

Syren: “And Selena…BELIE-“

 

Just then “Cult of Personality” starts to play and the crowd roars. Selena holds her finger up, as if anticipating this twist. Syren turns as CHBK turns too as Mr. D walks out from the back, microphone in his hand. Mr. D steps forward, extending his hand in over the top fashion, as none of CHBK, Syren nor Crowe shake it back.

 

Sharper: “Looks like the Boss may have something to say about it!”

 

Knots: “I think Selena figured something is up here!”

 

Mr. D shrugs and pulls his hand away. Syren glares at Selena before turning back to Mr. D.

 

Mr. D: “Don’t worry. I’d probably not shake my hand either. I mean that’s the sign of a deal, and we don’t have one.”

 

Syren: “What are you talking about?”

 

Mr. D: “Oh yeah, see, when I returned to this position well…I was told to deal with a lot of problems and I’ve already started in a few places. Last week, talking to people, figuring out what people wanted, what people claimed, what people were going to complain about, and then there’s you….and this little contract business.”

 

Mr. D nods.

 

Mr. D: “Alex…you’ve been having fun. And it’s nice. A little weekly challenge. CHBK puts you in the ring with someone. And all of it is so I come out here, Sasha before, and announce you’re the number one contender and have a title shot. Well, Syren…”

 

Syren looks at Mr. D. Mr. D fakes a smile.

 

Mr. D: “Yeah, I’m not going to say that. In fact, I can tell you that it’s going to be a long time before I do. Your win against Glory certainly helped, but you dug yourself a nice hole. See, it turns out that forfeiting a World Title shot, no matter the circumstances…that’s not a good way to win people over to your little plan. And so you need to fight a lot harder to get there. There’s always Taking Hold of the Flame at least, right?!”

 

Syren grits her teeth.

 

Syren: “This is bullshi-“

 

Mr. D: “No…no, this is what’s bull. Those contracts. Because CHBK’s contracts…keep them as mementos. They don’t have any standing in SCW anymore!”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Mr. D: “Instead, we’re going to do things the correct way. You want to compete weekly? Great! I’ll happily facilitate that. And you can earn your way back to the top. But I’ll be naming your opponents, the stipulations and everything else in between!”

 

Selena smirks as CHBK holds a hand out as Syren is about ready to go off.

 

Mr. D: “And I’ll name one of your upcoming opponents…at Be Careful What You Wish For, on May 2…you’ll face Selena Frost!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Mr. D: “And I’ll give you another hint.”

 

Syren is seething at this point, clearly trying to keep her anger in check.

 

Mr. D: “You may want to do it without Infamous is you want to catch my eye.”

 

Selena: “Believe it!”

 

The crowd cheers as “Kings and Queens” then start to play. Syren starts to follow Mr. D to the back as CHBK follows with Crowe glancing at Selena. Selena just smiles as she waves at Syren. Deanna smiles too.

 

Sharper: “At Be Careful What You Wish For, Syren and Selena Frost in one on one action! And looks like things are changing in the plans for Infamous!”

 

The camera focuses on Selena and Deanna in the ring.

“The Old Me” then starts to play as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Pat Evans & Josh Hudson vs. Minerva & Konrad Raab follows.

 

Sharper: “And speaking of other plans changing, we’ll see how the returning Josh Hudson and Pat Evans will do against the team of Minerva and Konrad Raab.”

 

Knots: “Minerva’s going to have to start answering for things and it starts next!”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Syren stunned as Mr. D walks off. Crowe standing between Syren and Mr. D as CHBK stands with his hands on his hips next to Syren.

 

Syren: “That’s it? You’re going to walk away.”

 

Syren turns to CHBK.

 

Syren: “He can’t just do that.”

 

CHBK: “He can.”

 

Syren: “We had a plan.”

 

CHBK: “And Sasha’s strategy was to leave us alone. The Board clearly didn’t care. He does.”

 

Syren: “We have to do something though-“

 

CHBK: “Why? Zoe…we did this in part because Sasha wasn’t booking you well. Him…he basically just said he’s going to do what we’re doing. The difference, I don’t control it. So we’re going to have to find our own goals. And most importantly…is win. Beat everyone and you get what you want.”

 

Syren: “Yes…but-“

 

CHBK: “I know. You wanted everything on our terms. I’ll see what we can swing there, but for now…we figure out how to make this work and first off, shutting up Selena would be a good start.”

 

Syren: “Yeah…”

 

We cut to the ring.

Pat Evans & Josh Hudson vs. Minerva & Konrad Raab

 

“Schism" begins to filter through the sound system and out from the back steps none other than Josh Hudson, wearing a zip up jacket. Pat Evans walks out with him, also wearing a hoodie. Hudson stops atop the entrance ramp, and looks out into the crowd and shakes his head, before heading down to the ring. Pat Evans walks down with Josh Hudson.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, from Detroit, Michigan, he is Pat Evans; his partner, from New York City, New York, he is Josh Hudson!”

 

Hudson embraces the positive reaction with outstretched arms as he makes his way down the ramp, his body turned sideways as he faces the crowd. Pat Evans just rolls into the ring. Hudson continues to slowly make his way to the ring, a look of determination on his face as he slides underneath the ropes. He climbs to the top rope and stares out into the crowd, slowly lifting a fist in the air. He then drops down, before turning and sitting against the turnbuckle, waiting for the match to begin. Pat Evans takes off his hoodie, walking around the ring, ready to compete too.

 

Sharper: “Pat Evans and Josh Hudson about to make their formal debut as a team. They were brought in to deal with problems.”

 

Knots: “Mr. D even calling them shooters. And trust me, this is going to be one where we see if they’re as advertised!”

 

The arena goes dark, the sounds of “Blood, Milk & Sky” by White Zombie plays, echoing when a lone spotlight is shown where Minerva is on the stage, kneeling and licking her lips, looking around wearing her hat and Glasses, carrying her gypsy chain hooked to the neck of a leather covered Konrad Raab sporting his zipper mask. The Gypsy is wearing an intricate black jacket, carrying a black rose. She slowly looks around with a smile on her face before crawling a little and slowly standing on her two feet where she unzips his mouthpiece and places the rose in his mouth. 

 

Sharper: “What in the world…”

 

Knots: “This is just getting more levels of weird.”
 
The crowd boos, as she starts to laugh, biting down on her pierced lips before looking around wide-eyed and making her way to the ring pulling Konrad in tow. She stops and gets close to some of the fans before backing up and licking her lips again. Turning to the rampway where she points to the ceiling, her eyes roll to the back of her head, not moving, making the signal of the cross as Konrad crawls up the steps like a four-legged creature. Minerva starts to laugh before she hops on the apron, hanging upside down on the ropes for a moment as the crowd continues to boo.

Phillips: “Their opponents, from Cologne, Germany, he is the Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab and his partner, from Anywhere she feels like, she is Minerva!”
 
Konrad opens the ropes for her as Minerva slowly gets back into the ring and stands in the middle, looking around, Konrad on his all fours positions himself under her legs as she straddles him, pulling out a small whips and striking him on the buttocks, before walking to the corner and leaning against the turnbuckle in a seated position, unhooking the chain as Konrad kisses her feet, then taking off her hat and glasses as she is licking her lips with a smirk on her face. She then exits to the apron as Konrad turns to Evans and Hudson. Hudson just shake his head.

 

Sharper: “This display, Minerva…I don’t even know what to make.”

 

Knots: “I do. The Iced Gimp is here and he apparently has completely lost any desire to think for himself.”

 

Sharper: “And Minerva putting him in first. Clearly to do some extra scouting, I assume!”

 

The bell sounds. Hudson steps out as Raab walks forward, going for a collar-and-elbow tie-up, but Hudson goes low with a double leg takedown. He then moves over into a side mount and then starts to move for the arm. The crowd roars a bit as Konrad struggles and manages to get his arm free and rolls over, but Hudson moves into a side headlock. He pulls up on the face and continues to try and lock something in. Raab keeps fighting, before managing to slide out. Hudson spins around quickly and into a front face lock. Raab reaches out as Hudson starts to pull him up. Raab goes up with him and Hudson then steps forward and uses this to take Raab over with a single arm suplex. Konrad rolls over and moves to the corner. Hudson looks at him.

 

Sharper: “Hudson going to just outwrestle anyone. That’s his M.O.”

 

Knots: “And yeah and Raab not always been that great at it. More of a highflier. Hard to do that if you’re stuck on the mat!”

 

Raab gets up and lunges and Hudson catches him in the sprawl. He then starts to pull him up. Raab keeps fight and Hudson then spins around and goes for a Greco-Roman takedown. He hits it and spins around to the head. Raab slides back and Hudson then dives at him, taking him down with a tackle into a pin.

 

1!

 

Raab kicks out. Both get up and Raab nails Hudson with a hard right. The crowd boos. Raab then nails him with a shot to the ribs and then another hard right before Hudson hits a double throat thrust. Raab falls back. He rolls over. Hudson grabs him and drags him up, tagging in Pat. Pat enters and Hudson wrenches the arm and Pat then hits a double sledge to the arm. Raab wince sand Pat wrenches the arm again. He then turns and pulls him out and then back into a knee. Raab rolls through. Pat goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Raab kicks out. Both get up and Pat hits a side headlock. Raab pulls him back into the ropes, firing him off. Pat bounces off and Raab steps up only for Pat to shoulder him down. Pat runs into the ropes and Raab rolls over and Pat goes for the head, diving onto him, but Raab rolls through into a cradling pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Pat kicks out. Both get up and Raab catches Pat with a European uppercut. Pat staggers. Raab hits a second European uppercut and Pat falls to the ropes.

 

Sharper: “Hard uppercut and Raab fighting back. A couple of shots that just shut Pat down.”

 

Knots: “Each shot dazing him and Raab not going to just let them outwrestle him. He’ll turn to brawling!”

 

Sharper: “While Minerva watches. She’s just keeping an eye on her opponents here.”

 

Raab moves in and knees him in the ribs. He then whips him across the ring. Pat bounces off and Raab nails him with a back elbow. Pat rolls over and starts to get up and Raab walks over and elbows him in the back of the head and then again before grabbing him and going to Irish whip him, but Pat spins through and pulls him in before spinning around him and hitting a snap back suplex into a bridge.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Raab kicks out. He rolls over and Pat turns and grabs Raab. He pulls him up and then locks in a cravate. Raab however nails him in the ribs and then again before shoving him toward Minerva who reaches over and digs her fingers into the eyes of Pat Evans. The crowd boos and she rakes the eyes as the official reprimands Minerva. She just smiles before looking at her fingers and laughing a bit. Pat meanwhile turns around and right into Raab who hits a dropkick. He goes for the pin,.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Pat kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Hard dropkick after Minerva trying to blind Pat Evans!”

 

Knots: “First time she’s been involved too! Just watching otherwise. Raab’s not even going for a tag.”

 

Sharper: “He is turning to her, almost following her lead.”

 

Raab turns to Minerva. Minerva leans through the ropes, saying something to Raab. Raab walks over to Pat and grabs him. He then pulls him up and forearms him in the back and then again before shoving him into the corner with Minerva. Pat leans back as Raab nails him with a hard right and then a left before nailing Pat with a series of hard right hands. The official counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Raab then grabs Pat and snapmares him out. He turns and Minerva leans, almost licking his chin as Raab looks through his mask, enamoured at Minerva. Minerva then winks as Raab turns and kicks Pat hard in the back of the head. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “My God! What a kick!”

 

Knots: “Raab is entirely motivated by this allure of Minerva.”

 

Sharper: “And she’s loving this! Why wouldn’t she?!”

 

Raab rolls Pat over and goes for the pin again.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hudson breaks it up. Raab rolls over as Minerva looks at Josh. Josh watches him and then turns back. Raab then turns and winces, shaking the cobwebs loose. Pat starts to get up and Raab turns back to him only for Evans to hoist him up and hit the Spinal Tap. The crowd ohs and Raab rolls over, holding his lower back in pain. Pat kneels next to Raab. He then gets up and grabs Raab. He drags him over. Raab fights the entire way and Pat rakes the eyes of Raab. Pat glances at Minerva at one point before moving Raab in and Evans tags in Hudson. Hudson enters and Pat then steps back and throws Raab back as if going for a mat slam, but he falls into Hudson who grabs him and hits a snap German suplex. The crowd ohs. Evans exits the ring. Hudson gets up and then turns and stomps Raab in the back and then again before turning and leaning down and looking at Minerva. Minerva winks at Hudson. Hudson looks at her before shaking his head and grabbing Raab. He pulls him up and hooks him up and hits a fisherman’s suplex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Raab kicks out. Hudson rolls over.

 

Sharper: “Minerva has not moved and that was as close to a victory for Evans and Hudson!”

 

Knots: “She knows she’s got her own tackling dummy! Emphasis on the dummy!”

 

Hudson gets up and grabs Raab and pulls him up before headbutting him once and then again. He then moves in and goes for a T-Bone suplex, but Raab elbows his way out of it. He then grabs Hudson and pulls him into a knee. Raab then shoves him over toward Minerva. Minerva then starts to almost examine Hudson. Raab holds Hudson back, just pushing on his chest.

 

Sharper: “What the hell are they doing?”

 

Knots: “Minerva is sizing Hudson up I think. Raab is trying to help.”

 

Sharper: “This is the oddest way of taking stock of an opponent, I’ve ever seen.”

 

Hudson keeps fighting and then shoves Raab back. He glances at Minerva before Raab runs at Hudson and nails him with a European uppercut. Hudson stumbles out and Raab runs out and clotheslines Hudson in the back of the head. Raab then turns and runs at Evans, but Evans ducks a shot and then grabs Raab by the head and hits a neckbreaker guillotine. Raab staggers forward and Hudson winces, getting up and then scooping him up into a pendulum backbreaker. Hudson winces a bit before pulling himself up and throwing Raab down, but rolling him over before hoisting him up and locking in the Hudson Stretch. The crowd erupts in cheers. Pat Evans turns and enters the ring, stepping forward as Minerva just watches from the apron.

 

Sharper: “Minerva just watching as Hudson hoists Raab up! Hudson Stretch! Nowhere to go for Raab!”

 

Knots: “Evans is even making sure. If Minerva wants to come in, she better be ready!”

 

Hudson keeps pulling on the leg as Raab yells out in pain before starting to tap. The crowd cheers as the bell sounds. Hudson keeps the hold on a moment longer before throwing Raab down. Minerva just smirks and drops down to the floor. Raab slowly rolls to the apron.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Pat Evans and Josh Hudson!”

 

Sharper: “Minerva never entered the match officially!”

 

Knots: “But she sure set the tone. Raab was taking orders the entire time.”

 

Sharper: “Evans and Hudson meanwhile as advertised and Minerva may be finding out that she quickly is meeting her wall. You get the spotlight, you get the consequences of your actions a lot quicker!”

 

Knots: “She seems to be accepting of it though. She didn’t really feel like getting in there!”

 

Minerva slowly walks around the ring, going to Raab, pulling him out of the ring. Raab falls to the floor as Pat and Josh continue to watch her. Their music plays as Raab slowly gets up, wincing, holding his lower back. Minerva starts to lead him around the ring, keeping her eyes on Pat and Josh, before a slight smile some over her face and the scene fades out.

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands with Chris Cannon who is watching the monitor. Lucas Knight is with them.

 

Jessica: “Chris, I’m sorry to interrupt, but-“

 

Chris holds his hand up.

 

Chris: “It’s alright. You’re just doing your job.”

 

Jessica: “You watched Minerva’s match again the Shooters and….thoughts?”

 

Chris: “I would’ve preferred if she got in the ring. But it’s clear this still is a game to her. And she’s got her own pawn.”

 

Chris shakes his head.

 

Lucas: “One that’s also an ATM.”

 

Chris: “Yeah…just…”

 

Jessica: “There’s a lot I want to ask you about and-“

 

Chris: “Owen? Yeah…well, I’m going to reserve judgment. I’ve been there. I just hope that the kid realizes this is a bad plan.”

 

Jessica: “Fair enough…One final note. I’m sure you’ve been hearing of this massive life-altering announcement.”

 

Chris scoffs.

 

Chris: “That’s our World Champion, involved in that…Tag Champion…and we could’ve stopped it. Didn’t thanks to Holly. I’ve not forgotten. Part of me can’t look away. But you know what….There are some reasons to give me cause for a smile around here. They’re few and far between. But I have a long list…and Lucas…I think we start to work on it this week.”

 

Lucas and Chris fist-pump one another as they then head off. The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Adam Allocco and Bison Jones stand backstage having a conversation with Anastasia Smirnov. The crowd boos as Holly Adams slowly walks into frame. The Golden Boys turn to look at her and see her beaming.

 

Holly: “And how is the second hottest act, only to me, in SCW doing tonight?!”

 

Adam and Holly both share ingenuine laughs before air kissing each cheek while Bison just shakes his head.

 

Adam: “Holly! What can I do for you?”

 

Holly: “Here’s the thing. As you may have heard, we have a big announcement about Asher tonight.”

 

Adam: “Right, right, I heard. I think it’s even trending worldwide, but you know, my thoughts and prayers are with him. After what happened to poor Ali, it’s not easy hearing rumors about someone else’s potential demise, even if I do despise them.”

 

Holly: “Wait, are we trending?”

 

Holly shakes her head.

 

Holly: “Of course we are, it’s massive! Huge! Life changing! Anyways, as you know, you’re the most talented director in SCW right now.”

 

Adam: “Not just right now, but probably in its storied history.”

 

Holly: “Exactly! Aw, see? We get each other. So here’s the thing, I need someone to film this announcement for my life coaching reel.”

 

Adam: “Well...you know I’m always happy to help my favorite blonde, and-”

 

Anastasia clears her throat, leading to both Holly and Adam looking at her. Adam shrugs and looks back at Holly.

 

Adam: “And I feel for Asher with whatever he’s going through, but really, I have to kick his ass soon for those tag belts! I can’t go being all friendly with him.”

 

Holly: “I completely understand. You know I’m always on your side! Don’t think of it as helping Asher though. Think of it as helping me...and yourself! I can use the footage for my life coaching reel, but you can use it for your directing reel! It’s a win-win! Trust me, you’ll be happy to have this on your resume. By the end of the night, we won’t be just trending on Twitter, we’ll be all over the news. You and I might even get interviewed by Oprah.”

 

Adam: “We’ll get that Oprah money? Hmm...”

 

Adam strokes his chin and takes a moment to ponder the decision. Before long, he snaps his fingers and looks at Bison.

 

Adam: “Bison! Scrounge up some filming equipment. We’ve got a job to do!”

 

Holly shrieks and claps excitedly before giving Adam a hug.

 

Holly: “Another win for Holly and the Golden Boys! Bye for now!”

 

Holly scurries off and Adam watches her go the whole way with a smile on his face. He slowly turns to Bison, who is staring at him disapprovingly.

 

Adam: “What? Go! Get our stuff!”

Katie Steward vs. Polly Playtime

 

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 shines 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 one another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length. 

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by TJ Johnson, from Los Angeles, California, she is The Goddess of Desire, Katie Steward!”

 

Sharper: “Katie Steward making her way to the ring, just two weeks removed from an impressive victory against Ronin.”

 

Knots: “Impressive for sure, Katie showed some fire taking down the newcomer to SCW, showing why she’s a member of our Hall of Fame. If she gets on a roll, she can still make some noise as a competitor here.”

 

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 while Katie waits in her corner. 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.

 

Knots: “And here comes someone we haven’t seen since she showed the world a bit too much of Adam Allocco on April Fool’s Day!”

 

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.  While she gets the cat calls and the whistles from a lot of the guys in the crowd, she definitely appears to be ignoring them, instead choosing to focus on only herself, allowing the cameras to film her, but not too much. She makes her way down the ramp and 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:  “And her opponent, 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 opposite Katie. She sets the microphone in the corner and rolls her shoulders while staring Katie down. The bell sounds.

 

Sharper: “Underway here now. What are you looking out for in this match, Jon?”

 

Knots: “Well, like we said, Katie had a great showing last time out. She wants to continue that, but Polly wants to recover after that tough loss for the Television Championship. Both of them could use a win here. Katie to stay hot, Polly to get back at it.”

 

Polly and Katie meet in the middle of the ring. Polly suddenly drops to the mat, flat on her back. The crowd buzzes in confusion. Katie looks down at Polly before looking back at TJ on the outside. TJ shrugs.

 

Knots: "Okay. An interesting strategy from Miss Playtime to start out here."

 

Sharper: "What the hell is Polly doing?!"

 

Katie just keeps looking back and forth between Polly on the ground and TJ on the outside while the crowd boos loudly. TJ just starts jumping up and down.

 

Johnson: "Pin her, pin her!" 

 

Katie falls forward for a cautious cover. The referee hesitates briefly before sliding in for the count.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell rings and Katie's music hits while the crowd continues to boo.

 

Sharper: "What just happened?!"

 

Knots: "Katie won!"

 

Polly rolls out of the ring and makes her way up the ramp with a questionable look on her face. The nearby crowd hurls insults at her, but she pays no mind to it as she continues her walk up the ramp. Meanwhile, TJ slides into the ring and hugs Katie before throwing her arm up into the air in victory. Katie looks around, still a bit confused, but eventually breaks into celebration, jumping up and down with her arms in the air. The crowd keeps booing.

 

Sharper: "Katie with the victory, but Polly…" 

 

Knots: "Another win for Katie, she keeps on rolling! Technically another good showing, too."

 

Sharper: "A good showing? Polly laid down! She threw the match, Jon!"

 

Katie continues to celebrate in the ring, now climbing the turnbuckle and posing beautifully for the fans. TJ looks on the verge of happy tears as stands in the middle of the ring clapping for Katie.

 

Sharper: "Well, regardless of what's happened, Jon's right. Katie Steward is our victor here tonight…"

 

Katie climbs down and bows for the booing crowd. TJ is clapping so hard that his hands start to hurt, so he changes to a minor golf clap instead. 

 

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is with another Lancaster, Bree.”

Backstage, we see Jaina Lancaster standing with Bree Lancaster and Scott Burnside. Bree shakes her head.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. I am here with Bree Lancaster, the former SCW World Champion and we now know what the boss had in mind. You’re facing Gavin Taylor at Be Careful What You Wish For.”

 

Bree: “Heck of a name, right. Look, I wanted a challenge and don’t get me wrong. Gavin Taylor may be the top star at some point. But right now, he’s more happy about surviving an ass-kicking than winning titles! What part of someone worth my time did you not understand?”

 

Bree pauses.

 

Bree: “But I am a professional, unlike some people here, so this is what I will do. I will march to Be Careful What You Wish For, I will give Gavin Taylor a challenge he cannot even fathom. He will wish he was still facing Xander Valentine. And then, I will turn to watching my friend Datura win the World Title. And then I expect a phone call. And on that phone call – that I’m challenging for the SCW World Championship and getting my rematch.”

 

Bree turns to Jaina.

 

Bree: “That should help D get the hint.”

 

Jaina: “We’ll find out. Breakdown returns after this!”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Minerva, Konrad Raab, Kandis and a crutch-supported Tommy Valentine walking down the hallway.

 

Raab: “I’m sorry…I couldn’t keep holding them off.”

 

Minerva: “Enough, my sexy schnitzel. You lasted long enough. Enough for me to get some information. And they got nothing. And in fact…they’ll have even less.”

 

They continue to head on their way before heading toward one of the locker rooms.

 

Kandis: “Going to enjoy this one.”

 

Sharper: “Where are they going?”

 

Knots: “I don’t know, but someone better be ready.”

 

Minerva then turns to the camera.

 

Minerva: “You’re going to want to watch this. Right Dave?”

 

Minerva smirks. Raab and Minerva then head over toward one of the locker rooms and Raab walks over to the door and goes to open it, when suddenly, we see a chair slam against the wall. Raab backs up. Minerva turns as Lucas then steps forward, brandishing a chair.

 

Lucas: “Ah, what are you thinking here? Going to send your little robot here to try and extract a pound of flesh. I don’t think so.”

 

Minerva: “This is convenient. I didn’t figure you would be this bright.”

 

Lucas: “A lot of people seem to underestimate me. That’s their problem.”

 

The door to the locker room opens as Jordan Majors steps out with Cookie Dreams.

 

Jordan: “Lucas?!”

 

Jordan the notices Minerva, Kandis, Raab and Valentine, who has his crutch held up, ready to use as a weapon.

 

Jordan: “Minerva….Kandis…”

 

Kandis: “Ah screw this!”

 

Kandis lunges and grabs at Jordan as Cookie reaches up, but officials move into the scene as Minerva blocks the chair, trying to push it back. Officials get her back and break up Kandis and Jordan. Jordan looks around as Cookie brings her fists up. Minerva just looks at them and laughs a bit.

 

Minerva: “Lucky this week…how much longer…And Jordan…you’re not done with anything…”

 

Minerva almost sings the last part as she turns. Raab turns and immediately follows her as Lucas turns to Jordan and Cookie.

 

Lucas: “Ya both already, loves?”

 

Cookie: “Oh totally. I could’ve punched Kandis in the ass a few more times!”

 

Jordan: “That’s the important part Cook.”

 

Jordan watches as officials remain between them as we cut to the ring.

Owen Cruze vs. David Helms

 

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: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, with a thirty minute time limit and is your main event of the evening. First, making his way to the ring from Red Bank, New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills. 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 to another cheer from the fans as Jason stands on the outside, talking to him through the ropes as Helms waits for the start of the match.

 

Sharper: “David Helms is among the many stunned by last week’s assault on Shaun Cruze. Not only that, revealing that he attacked Blake Mason backstage. That he’s been quietly revealing his true self.”

 

Knots: “He’s pissed off. But I’ll say it. It’s twenty-two. And he’s pissed off life isn’t the way it was supposed to be. Welcome to real life. You’re the one who kept it going. Blame Sasha all you want. That seems to be all he can do. Blame others.”

 

The opening to 'My Stress' by NF hits over the PA, and in the main a negative reaction spills out from the crowd. 

'Yeah (oh), Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head
I just want relief from my stress
I just want relief from my stress (oh)
Some days, I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (oh)'

As explosions rock the rampway from the very top, making their way down the side of the ramp, Owen Cruze then steps out onto the rampway, wearing a long trenchcoat, the collar up and his head lowered.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, from Los Angeles, California, he is Owen Cruze!”

 

Owen lifts his head, a huge grin now on his face and he turns to the nearest camera and screams at it "THIS IS MY WONDERLAND", before beginning his walk to the ring, avoiding any fan reaching out to touch him. The chorus kicks back in as he walks up the step and onto the ring apron, spinning around whilst holding the ropes, leaning back against them

Owen takes his coat off and throws it to ringside and then runs up the turnbuckle and sits himself down on the corner, before leaping forwards into a roll and then back up to his feet in the center of the ring showing his agility. Owen stands in the middle of the ring with his arms outstretched his eyes closed, as the boos and jeers intensify, Cruze just taking them all in every single sound digested

The song fades, Owen backing to his corner, a now determined look on his face.

Sharper: “Adding to this, Owen is dating David Helms’ adopted daughter. So there’s a personal connection here.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, well at least he can live the American dream. The disappointed father who can kick the crap out of his daughter’s boyfriend and he deserves it!”

 

Cruze leans in the corner, looking around as David watches Cruze. The crowd roars as the bell sounds. David steps up and Cruze walks out too. David starts to talk to him and Cruze just shakes his head and nails him with a slap. The crowd ohs and Cruze then kicks David in the ribs and forearms him in the jaw before pushing him into the ropes. He grabs David and whips him across the ring. David bounces off and Cruze runs at him and nails him with a running forearm shot to the jaw. David hits the mat, rolling over, holding his jaw as Cruze leans on the ropes. He then turns to him and walks over and grabs David by the hair.

 

Sharper: “Owen disrespecting David to start and now forcing him down.”

 

Knots: “David trying to talk some sense into him.”

 

Sharper: “Add to the confusion, what is Owen’s relationship with Giovanni? Another thing I’m sure David is thinking about too.”

 

Owen drags up David and turns him and kicks him in the ribs. He then forearms him in the jaw. He then pushes him into the corner. David looks at him as Owen blasts him with a hard right. David shakes his head from the impact. Owen then steps up and starts to hammer away on him as the crowd boos. Owen ignores the crowd as he hammers away, the sound of the official counting in the background.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Owen jumps down. He then looks at David and jumps up and hits a dropkick. Helms’s head snaps back and he falls to the mat. Owen rolls him over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

David kicks out. The crowd cheers. Owen then walks over and stomps David in the head. David rolls over and Owen stomps him again. David rolls to the ropes. He starts to get up and Owen then walks over and grabs him, but David chops him in the chest. The crowd woos. Owen goes for a hard right, but David blocks it and then kicks him in the ribs before hooking his arm and spinning through into a hip toss.

 

Sharper: “The experience the factor there. David Helms catching Owen.”

 

Knots: “Owen was all over David. As aggressive as we’ve seen him, but David waited him out.”

 

Owen gets up and David chops him again. The crowd woos and Owen staggers back, holding his chest. He turns and David chops him again. More woos. Owen falls to the corner. David then wrenches the arm and kicks him and whips him across the ring. Owen hits the corner hard, staggering out and David runs at him and hits a running back elbow. Owen hits the mat. He starts to get up and David steps up and chops him a third time, this time, making sure to get a direct hit, the sound echoing throughout the arena. The crowd ohs and then woos.

 

Sharper: “David Helms taking him maybe to the woodshed. Hard chop. My God!”

 

Knots: “Orlando Cruze heard that one from beyond the grave!”

 

Owen holds his chest and David turns and shoves him into the ropes. Owen bounces chest first and David jumps up, catching Owen in the back of the head with a dropkick. Owen hits the mat. David rolls him over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen kicks out. Both competitors start to get up and Owen turns to David. David feigns another chop, but Owen blocks his chest and David instead hits a snap jab. Owen staggers back to the corner. David then follows up with a knee to the ribs and then another and another. The crowd roars as Helms repeatedly attacks Owen.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

David steps back and whips him across the ring. Owen hits the opposite corner. David runs after. Owen gets a boot up, but David stops and catches it. Owen then jumps up with his free leg and tries to kick David, but David catches his other leg. He then holds both legs before then stepping back and lifting Owen’s legs up, but Owen backflips through. The crowd ohs and then David just blasts him with a hard right, knocking him back into the corner. The crowd roars.

 

Knots: “A bit of flash. David didn’t care for it!”

 

Sharper: “That’s an understatement. Owen’s speed and agility still what it is. David Helms not impressed.”

 

Helms then grabs Owen and pulls him out and into a knee strike. Owen flips forward. He ends up in a seated position. Helms turns and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a dropkick to the back of Owen’s head. He follows up with a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen kicks out. He rolls over and David pulls him up, hooking him up and hitting a snap suplex. David then moves to the corner. He pulls himself to the middle rope and dives forward with a front elbow drop. He goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen kicks out. He rolls over and David grabs him, pulling him up and just then Owen grabs him by the head and drives him throat first into the middle rope. David bounces off before dropping down to the ropes. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Never seen Owen use the ring like that.”

 

Knots: “Not like he cares. He’s clearly given up on trying to even marginally do the right thing.”

 

Owen then rolls David over, David’s head hanging over the bottom rope. Owen then looks up, pulling up on David’s legs and then falls back, catapulting David throat first into the middle rope. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Oh God! David’s throat! Right into the middle rope!”

 

Knots: “That’s gotta be it for David. Hard to compete when you can’t breathe.”

 

Owen then drags David away from the ropes and drops down, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

David gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Owen looks out and then turns and grabs David by the head and hair, dragging him up. He then turns and runs him over to the corner, driving him face first into the top turnbuckle. Owen then hits a hard right and then a kick to the ribs. Owen then hoists David up and places him on the top rope. The crowd roars as Owen then looks at David and nails him with a hard right and then another before jumping to the middle rope and then to the top rope. He then jumps up for a top rope frankensteiner, but David pushes him off. Owen lands stomach first on the mat. He pops up and falls back and David steps up and dives off with an elbow drop to the chest. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Helms with a counter and then an elbow drop!”

 

Knots: “The impact caused Owen to fall back into position!”

 

Sharper: “Cover!”

 

David goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen pushes him off. He rolls over and David turns and moves to the middle of the ring. Owen starts to get up by the ropes and David runs at him and Owen lowers his head, hoisting David up and over the top rope. David, however, lands on the apron. Owen turns and David hits a pump kick to the jaw. Owen stumbles back. David springboards to the top rope and Owen turns as David hits a springboard forearm smash. The crowd cheers. David turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs and David rolls over. He looks out to the crowd and then gets to his knees. He glances back to Owen and turns back to him. He grabs him and pulls him up between his legs.

 

Sharper: “David thought he may have it, but like any good veteran, he doesn’t stay far away.”

 

Knots: “Pulling Owen up. Going to maybe plant him. High impact to knock some sense into him.”

 

David then hoists Owen up for a powerbomb, but Owen slides through, landing on his feet in front of him. He then grabs him and jumps up and hits a kneeling facebuster. David rolls over, holding his head in pain. He gets up and Owen runs past him, jumping to the middle rope and then diving back and just nailing David with a vicious springboard superman punch. The crowd ohs. Owen goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

David gets his shoulder up. Owen rolls off. He then gets up and walks over to David and David suddenly grabs him and throws him over with an inside cradle.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen kicks out. Both get up and David gets to his feet, bent over, and Owen kicks him in the stomach. He then looks at him and runs to the ropes. He jumps to the top rope and bounces off, going for a double stomp to the back of David’s head, but David sidesteps. Owen lands on his feet, somersaulting through. He then turns back and goes for a clothesline. David ducks and then grabs Owen from behind, pulling him down with the Honesty Policy!

 

Sharper: “Maybe a bit of irony there. The Honesty Policy on Owen! Right after Owen tried to hit that double stomp he hit on Shaun Cruze last week”

 

Knots: “And he’s going for the pin!”

 

Helms turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Owen gets his shoulder up again. David Helms rolls over. He starts to get up and Owen rolls over too. David walks over and drives his elbow across the chest of Owen. He then gets up and grabs Owen. He drags him up to his feet and scoops him up. He then places him in the corner in the tree of woe. The crowd roars as Owen reaches around. Helms then stomps him in the cherst and then again before backing up and going to the middle of the ring. He then turns and jumps up and goes for a hesitation dropkick, but Owen is able to use his agility to sit up and get to the top rope. David hits the mat. He gets up, wincing a bit and Owen then glances back and hits a corkscrew moonsault onto David, riding him down. He rolls through. David rolls over and starts to get up and Owen gets up again and runs at him and nails him with a running dropkick to the face. Helms falls to the mat.

 

Sharper: “Owen got all of that dropkick.”

 

Knots: “David’s head may no longer be attached to his body. Owen Cruze made sure to get it all.”

 

Sharper: “Helms could be out, but Owen Cruze is looking for more. What’s he thinking?”

 

Owen then starts to pull Helms up. He then kicks him in the ribs. Owen leans over and says something to him before running to the ropes, jumping to the middle rope and then twisting back, but this time, Helms jumps up and hits a spinning back kick to the jaw. The crowd erupts in cheers. Owen rolls over, holding his jaw in pain. David Helms starts to rolls over, holding his jaw. The official counts both down.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

5!

 

Owen rolls over, moving to the ropes. Helms crawls to the ropes too. (6) He then starts to use them to get up. Owen does the same. (7) Owen starts to get up and staggers back as David gets up and turns and nails Owen, but just as he does, the crowd roars and boos. A figure slides into the ring. Jason slides in at this point, having been focused on Owen, only for Giovanni Aries to grab David Helms and spike him with the Bad Trip. The crowd ohs and boos as Owen leans against the ropes. He then drops down to the floor as Jason goes to grab Giovanni. Giovanni rolls out of the ring, the bell sounding.

 

Sharper: “Damn it! Giovanni Aries! Entered the ring and caught David when he didn’t see it!”

 

Knots: “Jason was focused on Owen. And look at Owen…he’s fine with it?! Don’t even want wins now?”

 

Owen backs up as the camera comes near him. Owen turns to him.

 

Owen: “Can’t wait for the rematch for more money! Now I’m playing the system!”

 

Owen walks around as Giovanni looks at the ring. David Helms rolls over, wincing in pain as the crowd boos as Jason Helms looks at Owen and Giovanni Aries. Aries watches as Owen turns and heads up the rampway to the back. Giovanni winks at Jason Helms as Jason shakes his head as David starts to pull himself up.

We cut backstage to see Asher Hayes in the middle of a conversation with Ricky James' sweaty attorney, Rudy Powell. Rudy licks his lips while dabbing his entire head with a damp cloth.

 

Asher: "And I know me and your boy have had a lot of issues, but there's no one I trust more right now on such short notice."

 

Rudy: "You betcha, Ashtray. Always here to serve."

 

Asher: "It's actually Ash-... you know what? Whatever. We're running out of time. Are you ready?"

 

Rudy holds up a clipboard with some papers on it before bringing up and clicking a pen. He eagerly waits as Asher takes a deep breath.

 

Asher: "First and foremost, I'd like to donate my body to science. More specifically, my huge johnson and my abs. May they provide knowledge to the world in death, much like they did in life. You got that?"

 

Rudy jots down Asher's words.

 

Rudy: "Huge johnson…and…abs. Yep."

 

Asher: "Now, in the event of my untimely death…to Cid Turner and Holly Adams, I leave my SCW World Championship. May they carry it with as much honor as A/C Unit has. As for my half of the Tag Team Championships, I leave that to Holly as well. After everything we've been through these last few weeks, I believe she's the one to take care of Cid when I'm gone. To my old friend Ace Marshall, I leave-” 

 

Asher stops himself, choking up. He places his hand over his chest and looks to be on the verge of tears. He takes a couple of quick breaths to compose himself.

 

Asher: "Okay, okay. To Ace Marshall, I leave my fleshlight, my favorite childhood toy. Despite how broken in it is, I feel he'll treasure it. As for my enemies, I leave-”

 

Cid Turner walks into view.

 

Cid: "Ash. It's time."

 

Asher: "Damn it. You get all that, Rudy?"

 

Rudy: "Take a look."

 

Rudy shows Asher and Cid the paper on the clipboard, which Rudy has dripped sweat all over. A/C Unit looks disgusted.

 

Asher: "Dude, it's all wet with runny ink. Is this going to hold up in court?" 

 

Rudy: "I'll make it so. With Rudy on the case, you'll win the case!"

 

Asher: "It's not a case, it's my will! Are you even a real lawyer?"

 

Rudy: "Well I got rid of Sasha, didn't I?" 

 

Asher: "I don't-...I don't know? Did you?"

 

Rudy just sucks his teeth and smiles creepily in return.

 

Cid: "Asher, we gotta go. Holly's ready!"

 

Asher: "Rudy, make that official! It's time to face the music."

 

Rudy nods while Asher and Cid walk out of frame and head to the ring as the scene fades.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to a live shot of the ring where we see some sort of construction in the middle of the ring and clearly a person, moving, underneath a giant black cloth.

 

Sharper: “What in the world is this?”

 

Knots: “This is the big announcement. The EARTH-SHATTERING ANNOUNCEMENT!”

 

Sharper: “Well someone is in the ring. They turned the lights down in the arena to hide this…I know Holly was the one out here making this work. We could hear her and well…”

 

I am flesh and I am bone
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter and gold
I’ve got fire in my soul
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter
Like glitter and gold
Like glitter
 
Strobe lights flash around the entrance set to match the beat of “Glitter & Gold”. We then see Adam Allocco walking out from the back, followed by Bison Jones, who is holding the microphone and Anastasia Smirnov who steps in front of it, making sure to get some camera time before Adam pulls her out of the way. They step back and just as the music picks up, it cuts out.

 

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

 

"W Face," By Kumi Koda kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams walks out from the back, doing a bit of a pageant wave, before stopping and turning to the back. We notice she has a headset microphone on.

 

Holly: “Asher! Get your ass out here! You’re not running from this! You need to face your fears!”

 

Holly’s music comes back up for a few moments before it cuts out into the opening riffs of "Awake" by Godsmack echo throughout the arena. At the 26 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses. Asher holds the SCW World and World Tag Team Championship belts over his shoulders. Adam Allocco turns and points to the Tag Team Championship and Bison moves in.

 

Holly: “Back up! Back up! Champion coming through. About to face the greatest lifechanging moment in WORLD history.”

 

Cid Turner at this point walks out, holding his World Tag Team Championship. He looks around as Holly focuses on Asher, starting to escort him down to the ring.

 

Holly: “Clear the way!”

 

Sharper: “Everyone getting their music of course.”

 

Knots: “Union rules. Not like there is a union.”

 

Sharper: “What about Cid?”

 

Knots: “He’s cool with it. Look at him!”

 

The camera cuts to Cid who looks more lost than anything as Asher Hayes and Holly Adams get to the ring. Holly then turns and motions to Adam, Bison and Anastasia to hurry up. Holly then moves in.

 

Holly: “Come on! I need you do this professionally. Up your game here, Adam!”

 

Adam: “Yeah, Bison!”

 

Adam is heard over the crowd as they reach the ring and Bison walks up the steel steps after Asher has already entered. He then notices the covered items. Holly runs up after Adam, brushing up against him before entering the ring. She hurries Adam along as Bison, Adam and Anastasia enter the ring. Cid Turner is last and he’s the most uncertain. He walks over to the black cloth and grabs it. Holly slaps his hand.

 

Holly: “No! Not yet! You don’t want to have to deal with this yourself!”

 

Asher looks around.

 

Cid: “It’s moving!”

 

Cid points to what’s clear the man underneath who moves. Holly turns and walks over to the man.

 

Holly: “Shhh! You’re ruining it!”

 

Holly then turns back.

 

Holly: “Okay, we’re in the ring. We’re good to go. And it’s time for you all to witness the greatness of my life coaching here.”

 

Asher’s music fades out. Holly recomposes herself for a moment.

 

Holly: “As we made clear, tonight…will be an EARTH-SHATTERING, LIFE-CHANGING announcement and it involves our World Champion, Asher Hayes.”

 

Cid goes to point to himself before then looking relieved before then a bit uncertain. Adam keeps telling Bison to film. Anastasia looks on as Asher’s eyes keep darting back and forth.

 

Holly: “Now, Asher, now that you’re at the top of the mountain, physically holding the gold that has stayed away from you for YEARS, it’s time for you to throw your past behind you. See, Asher, tonight, it’s going to be hard.”

 

Adam nods. Holly glances at him. Cid scans down on Adam. Holly turns to Adam.

 

Holly: “Not that way!”

 

Adam shrugs. Asher then pouts. Holly rolls her eyes.

 

Holly: “Focus Asher! This is part of what I mean. Moving forward, not backward. BEING a champion, not just Asher Hayes! You with me!”

 

Asher nods, a bit uncertain, before mouthing “I guess.”

 

Holly: “And to do that, you’re going to face your fears. You’re going to DIE in this ring tonight.”

 

Asher’s eyes widen. Cid’s do too. He then steps up at this point, getting in front of Asher, ready to protect him.

 

Holly: “Cid! Cid! Relax…”

 

Cid looks at Asher and then back at Holly.

 

Holly: “He will survive! I’m promise. But the old Asher Hayes will DIE tonight. Allow me to demonstrate.”

 

Holly then grabs the black cloth and lifts it up before, with a flourish, pulling it off, getting it hung on the person, who pushes the cloth off to help, revealing a barber’s chair. Asher starts to shake his head no. The man, underneath the cloth, naturally, was a barber. Asher tries to leave, but Holly runs over and stops him. Cid continues to look, completely unsure of what to do.

 

Holly: “No…you’re not going to run from this. It’s not the first decade of the 2000s where being 40 and acting 20 was a good thing. Times have changed and honey, you need to grow up. Are you a boy or are you a man? We need to make you look like a champion so you can hold that title with pride with Cid over here.”

 

The camera again cuts to Cid, who remains with his long hair, and completely unkempt beard.

 

Sharper: “Have they looked at Cid?”

 

Knots: “I think baby steps. I mean Asher Hayes is losing his mind!”

 

Holly turns to Asher.

 

Holly: “This is about growth. You know you can do it. You’ll be ready to be champion for a LONG, LONG time after this. A change in appearance. A change in attitude! The attitude of a champion! Okay?”

 

Asher sighs and nods before stepping forward. Holly then grabs the SCW World Championship from him for safe keeping, as Cid takes the other half of the Tag Team Championship. Adam keeps eying them. Asher then walks over to the barber’s chair before sitting down. He then notices there’s something on the armrests.

 

Asher: “Hey, what’s-“

 

Holly then suddenly wraps a leather tie around his left wrist. Asher looks at it before Holly spins around and does the right one.

 

Knots: “She’s strapping him down…she’s quick with that…”

 

Adam then steps forward and Holly turns to him.

 

Holly: “Not the time Adam. Now Asher…this is for your own good. You just showed some weakness and this is to ensure you go through with it. I’m anything if not thorough in my desire to help you succeed. See this world. Life coaching at its best!”

 

Cid looks at Holly and then Asher who looks at Cid, worry in his eyes. He looks around. Holly turns to Cid.

 

Holly: “Don’t make me swat you again, Cid. You know this is good for him! He’ll be a better co-champion!”

 

Cid gulps as Asher starts to take deep breaths. Holly turns back and leans on Asher’s arms, looking right at his face.

 

Holly: “Now Asher. I know you love your hair. But this needs to happen. So…be strong and you will look great…EMBODYING…what a champion is.”

 

Holly turns to the barber and stands up.

 

Holly: “Let’s do it!”

 

The barber then turns and lifts up a pair of scissors as the crowd roars. Asher looks at the screen, able to see this as the barber moves in, but just then, the crowd erupts in cheers as Datura hops the barricade. She then runs over to Anastasia and Adam and pulls Adam down by the leg. Adam goes down. He grabs Anastasia, pulling her down and Bison tries to help her, but goes down too. Holly turns, eyes widening. Datura then rolls into the ring. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Datura! Datura coming from the crowd!”

 

Knots: “Down go the Number one contenders to the Tag Titles and Asher’s locked in!”

 

Holly turns to Datura and Datura blocks a hard right and then nails her with a hard right of her own. Holly hits the mat as the barber backs up to the corner. Datura then turns as Datura sees Asher. She then smirks but this causes Cid to drop both World Tag Team Titles and run at Datura. Datura catches him with a shot to the ribs as Cid grabs her and clubs her in the back. The two trade blows as Datura tries to go for the stomach and ribs as Cid clubs on the back before grabbing her and forcing her down. Both roll to the floor.

 

Sharper: “Cid defending Asher as Datura breaking this whole farce up!”

 

Knots: “Datura as destructive as ever and now going after the one she will face for the World Title in two and a half weeks!”

 

Both get up and Datura runs at Cid and jumps up onto him. Cid catches her, falling back into the barricade. Datura keeps attacking him, pummeling him with hard forearm blows. The crowd cheers as Datura keeps hammering away. Just then, the crowd cheers some more as we see Chris Cannon walk out from the back, a smirk on his face, as he then runs down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Look out! Chris Cannon now coming down and I think he sees an opportunity for a bit of revenge. For something to make him smile!”

 

Asher sees Chris coming. He looks around, trying to get any help as Chris Cannon slides into the ring. Adam Allocco is back up, with Anastasia yelling at him. Chris then runs at them and clotheslines Adam out of the ring. The crowd cheers. Anastasia rolls to the floor. Bison, meanwhile, calmly exits and backs away, motioning to Chris that the ring is his.

 

Knots: “Bison Jones wants nothing to do with this!”

 

Sharper: “Makes sense. They’re to be challenging A/C Unit, not helping them!”

 

Chris then turns as Holly Adams runs over and nails Chris with a hard right and then another forearm shot and then another before backing up and then running at Chris, but Chris hoists her up onto his shoulders and turns and hits the Lion’s Bite. Holly rolls over, holding her ribs and Chris gets up and looks at Asher Hayes. He then steps forward to him and says something to him as Asher tries to pull his arms out from the straps, kicking in the process and Chris walks around and grabs the electric shears. The crowd roars as Chris holds it up.

 

Knots: “Wait a minute…I don’t think this is what Holly or Asher had planned!”

 

Sharper: “They’re going to have to work with it now. He’s going to have to face his fears! And this may be life-changing for Asher!”

 

Chris then turns up on the shears and grabs Asher by the head and starts to run the shears along the back of his heads. Asher looks up, squinting, showing his frustration. The crowd cheers as Chris holds up some of Asher’s hair and throws it down. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Chris Cannon, the former champion, is getting some form of revenge. It may not be the title, but for now, it’ll feel good. Shaving off the hair of Asher Hayes!”

 

Knots: “And thanks to Holly, there’s nothing he can do about it!”

 

Chris then goes back in, using the shears to come a bit more off. He throws the hair up, causing it to land in front of Asher. Asher looks at it, getting only more angry. Cannon, again, shears off some more and then again, before taking off a long amount of the longer parts of Asher’s hair. The crowd cheers as we cut to see Cid, in the crowd, who briefly got the advantage over Datura, trying to get back, only for Datura to run over and jump on his back, riding him down to the concrete. She hammers away on him. Adam then enters the ring and runs at Chris. Chris throws the shears down and then backs up and back drops Adam up and over the top rope on the other side. 

 

Sharper: “Adam Allocco trying to save Asher. I don’t know whether that’s because of Asher or Holly, or even himself, but Chris seeing it coming!”

 

Knots: “Here comes Holly!”

 

Chris Cannon turns and Holly gets up. Chris grabs some of the hair and rolls to the floor as Holly tries to get her hands on Chris, but Chris backs up. He then looks at the hair and smirks before holding it up and letting it fall to the mats. Holly turns and moves over to the restraints, undoing them before Asher turns and steps forward, looking at the screen, realizing that Chris has cut half of his flowing locks and shaving the back of his head. Asher turns to Holly before seeing his hair on the ring mat. He grabs it and holds it as Holly notices the World Championship also on the mat before grabbing it and quickly clutching it. Chris just smiles as his music starts to play.

 

Sharper: “Chris Cannon getting a small measure of revenge. Asher Hayes…well he’ll be getting his haircut one way or another! Guess it was life-changing!”

 

Knots: “That’s one way to put it!”

 

Adam starts to get up on the other side as Datura keeps fighting Cid as Asher Hayes yells at Chris as Holly continues to clutch the SCW World Championship. Bison Jones stands with Anastasia watching the scene unfold, as Chris Cannon climbs up onto the announce table, dropping more of Asher’s hair as the scene fades to black…