Breakdown - April 8, 2020

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Breakdown comes to you live from South of the Border, on a night, where we will see two wars take place in that ring!”

The crowd continues to cheer before we cut to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots standing at ringside, microphones in their hands.

Sharper: “Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside. And Jon, two big matches taking place tonight.”

Knots: “Where to start? How about a New Jersey Street Fight in Mexico between the Handsome Devils Club and the Wonderland and it’s going to be war. No rules. Going to their roots. We’re going to see Dangerous David and uh…Jackass Jason show up?”

Sharper: “Well, one way to look at it. Not only that though, Jon, we’ll see Xander Valentine face James Evans in non-title action.”

Knots: “We’re told that Xander Valentine is getting this match because Sasha saw he wanted a fight. James will give him one. And if the end of last week’s show is any indication, Regan Street may be watching and we may see a lot more than anyone bargained for.”

Sharper: “We also expect a lot of fallout from last week. Will we hear from Shaun Cruze and Owen Cruze’s challenge for him at Cold Blooded? Owen will be in action against Kelsai Adamson-Mason. But we’re kicking things off with Damian Angel and Blake Mason clashing in that ring!”

Blake Mason vs. Damian Angel

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight we see a man wearing a robe that "Blake Mason Experience" embroidered in white. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "G.O.A.T" echoes through the loud speaker. Blake Mason still has his back turned to the camera. Standing behind him is Jaxson Sullivan, wearing a suit, looking like he is ready to knock someone’s head off.

Phillips: “The opening contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, accompanied by Jaxson Sullivan, from Boston, Massachusetts, he is Blake Mason!”

Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace. Reaching the steel steps, he walks up them, on to the apron, steps into the ring. Jaxson isn't too far behind. They reach the center of the ring. Blake turns his back to the main camera. He takes off his robe, hands it to Jaxson. Blake is shown to be wearing black leather pants like wrestling tights. He walks over to the nearest corner. By then, Jaxson is now standing outside the ring, keeping an eye on his surroundings.

Sharper: “Blake Mason about to go to battle against a man he’s had some issues with. He called him out last week, but looks like Sasha is not going to let this fester. Blake Mason going to face Damian Angel to open things up tonight.”

Knots: “May not let it fester, but also could have ramifications. Blake Mason has taken to being his sister-in-law’s protector in a lot of ways, Kelsai Adamson-Mason, just like Damian Angel has for Peyton Rice!”

Sharper: “One I can understand, the other…”

Knots: “Damian? Yeah, I don’t get it either!”

The opening lines of The Rasmus' "Lucifer's Angel" begin to play over the crowd suddenly, without the introduction of the song.

Behind those eyes lies the truth and grief
Behind those beautiful smiles I've seen tragedy
The flawless skin hides the secrets within
Silent forces that secretly ignite your sins

During that verse, Damian Angel steps out onto the top of the ramp , inciting a mixed reaction from the crowd. He looks at the crowd. The lights in the arena all turn off, leaving the sight of pitch black. As the chorus strikes up, a red spotlight begins to follow Angel to the ring...

Phillips: “His opponent, from Hell, Michigan, he is Damian Angel!”

After a few moments, Angel has rolled toward the centre of the ring, pulling himself to one knee. Damian runs his hand over the canvas before pounding his right fist down upon the SCW logo, immediately springing to his feet thereafter. Damian unfastens the clasps of his rope, letting it drop down to the mat behind him. He glares out over the crowd. Angel climbs onto the middle rope and outstretches his arms, bringing them together in an 'X' formation as he looks down towards the pits of hell. He repeats this process on the other three sides of the ring, and after the last one he hops off the turnbuckle. He then turns to Blake Mason who keeps his eyes on him.

Sharper: “Damian Angel is a former World Champion. He’s a dangerous man. And we’ve seen that in recent weeks. He’s been controlled some by Peyton.”

Knots: “Controlled? He’ll follow her whim and she doesn’t want that. She wants to move on. But there’s this respect, for giving him new purpose or something.”

Sharper: “Blake is looking perhaps to make Damian no longer a factor tonight.”

The bell sounds as Damian and Blake circle the ring. They watch one another before stepping forward and locking up in the middle of the ring, both engaging in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. They push back on one another before Blake turns into a side headlock. He pulls back. Damian reaches around and gets him to the ropes and fires him off. Blake bounces off the other side. Damian steps up and Blake shoulders him down. Damian looks up. Blake turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hops over Damian. He then stops and turns and goes to stomp Damian, but Damian blocks it and pushes him off. Blake steps back and Damian gets up and goes for a double leg takedown. He gets Blake down. Blake moves around to the ropes and Damian gets up, only for Blake to kick at him in the leg and then the face. Damian blocks each shot and backs up as Blake starts to pull himself up.

Sharper: “Think that exchange outlines what we’re in for.”

Knots: “Not much respect between the two. And something has gotten to both.”

Blake looks at Damian as Damian waits for Blake to get up. Blake does and steps forward and Damian moves in with a hard right. The crowd roars. Blake blocks the second shot and knees him in the ribs and spins him into the corner. Blake then forearms him in the jaw and then chops him. The crowd woos. He chops him again before Blake grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Damian spins through and pulls Blake into his knee. Blake flips over and rolls over and moves to the corner. Damian follows up with a hard right to the jaw before hitting a back chop and then a kick. He leans in, starting to choke Blake. The crowd boos some.

Damian lets go and walks back, walking around the ring. He turns back and runs at Blake and Blake steps up and pulls Damian’s head down, forcing him through the ropes to the floor.

Sharper: “And Blake Mason moves out of the way. Damian Angel thrown hard to the floor.”

Knots: “Hey! The Street Fight is later guys!”

Sharper: “Blake’s following!”

Blake steps through the ropes to the floor. (1) Damian gets up and Blake knees him in the ribs. He then pushes him hard into the barricade. (2) Damian winces and Blake grabs him and whips him across, into the ring apron. Damian goes in back first. (3) He bounces off and Blake lifts him up and drops him chest first on the top of the barricade. (4) Damian stumbles back and Blake grabs him and rolls him into the ring. Blake slides in after. Damian starts to get up and Blake runs up behind him and clotheslines him down from behind. Damian hits the mat and Blake grabs him and pulls him up. He then hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. He follows up with a pin.

Damian kicks out. He turns and Blake grabs him. He elbows him in the back of the head. Damian staggers to the ropes. Blake follows up and elbows him in the back of the head again. Damian winces and Blake starts to choke him on the top rope.

Blake lets go and then grabs Damian and hoists him up and throws him back with a back suplex. Damian rolls over. Blake gets up and follows up and stomps him in the back of the head. The crowd boos a bit while some cheer.

Sharper: “And Blake, as he did at Retribution, although that had a point, bending the rules.”

Knots: “Already did that by going to the floor. Looks like he is trying to get Damian out of the picture.”

Blake then walks over and grabs Damian and whips him into the ropes. Damian bounces off and Blake decks him with a clothesline. Damian hits the mat and turns and Blake grabs him and drags him up. He then hoists him up for a vertical suplex and holds him up for a moment too long as Damian knees him in the face. Damian drops down and then kicks Blake in the ribs and drops to his knees and hits an uppercut. Blake stumbles back. The crowd cheers a bit as Blake hits the ropes and then turns around and runs at Damian who scoops him up and hits a snap sidewalk slam. Damian hooks the leg.

Blake kicks out. Damian rolls over and turns as Blake starts to get up. He stirs and Damian chops him. The crowd woos. He chops him again and then kicks him in the ribs before pushing him into the ropes. He fires him off. Blake bounces off and Damian hits a back elbow. Blake pops back up and turns around and Damian kicks him in the ribs. He places his head between his legs. He goes to hoist him up, but Blake counters with a back drop. Damian rolls over. He gets up and Blake kicks him in the ribs and hooks him up before hoisting him up and bouncing him off the top rope and hitting a slingshot suplex. Blake turns and hooks the leg.

Damian kicks out. Blake rolls off. He then turns and grabs Damian by the head and hair and pulls him up and nails him with a hard right. He nails him with a second shot, knocking him into the corner.

Sharper: “Blake staying on Damian Angel. Hard right hands.”

Knots: “Those aren’t just punches. He’s trying to blacken an eye with those!”

Blake whips Damian across. Blake then runs after him and Damian gets his boot up. Blake staggers back and Damian runs out and hits a chopblock. Blake hits the mat. He rolls over and gets up and limps to Damian who kicks him in the ribs, grabs his head and hits a snap bulldog. He goes for the pin.

Blake kicks out. Damian gets up and Blake rolls over, but Damian clubs him in the back and then spins him around, placing his head between his legs. He hoists him up and into a crucifix before throwing him down with a crucifix powerbomb into a pin.

Blake rolls his shoulder up and Damian rolls over too and hooks Blake’s left leg. He pulls back in a single leg crab as the crowd roars. Blake yells in pain.

Sharper: “And Damian Angel holding on and right into a crab hold!”

Knots: “And Blake Mason is in the middle of the ring!”

Sharper: “Blake’s crawling. Trying to get to the ropes! Damian has him in the center of the ring!”

Blake keeps crawling to the ropes as Damian continues to pull back on the leg. Blake gets closer and closer before reaching out, grabbing the bottom rope. The crowd cheers.

Damian lets go and walks forward. He walks around the ring as Blake slowly uses the ropes to get up. Damian runs over and nails him in the lower back with a hard right. He then nails him again before pulling him back. He goes for a back suplex. Blake however backflips through. He lands on his feet and steps back, wincing. Damian turns and goes for a clothesline. Blake ducks and Damian stops and turns around and Blake kicks him in the ribs and double underhooks him before spinning him through and hitting a double underhook facebuster. Damian rolls over in pain. Blake rolls back. He then starts to get up as Damian rolls over.

Sharper: “Blake counters and plants Damian face first into them at.”

Knots: “Both slow to get up, but Blake getting there first. Damian just getting back to his feet!”

Blake then hoists him up onto his shoulders and throws him over into the Blake Mason Experience. The crowd ohs and cheers. Blake winces a bit before going for the pin.

The crowd roars and the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Blake Mason!”

Blake rolls off and looks back at Damian before getting up to his feet. He has his arm raised.

Sharper: “To kick us off here on Breakdown, Blake Mason defeats Damian Angel!”

Knots: “And it was a fight at times, but Blake fought through a hurt leg.”

Sharper: “And the Devil himself failing to win tonight. But I don’t know if that sent the message Blake wanted.”

Blake continues to look at Damian before walking over to the ropes. He steps through them and drops down to the floor. He then starts to walk to the back, Jaxson Sullivan following him as he heads to the back. As they reach the stage, we then see Gavin Taylor running down from the back, on the floor, and along the side of the rampway before hopping onto it. He runs to and slide into the ring. Adam Allocco walks out on the floor and over to the rampway, climbing up and applauding. Blake stops and watches the scene as Damian stirs only for Gavin to hoist him up and onto his shoulders before hitting the Highlight of the Night. The crowd ohs and boos. Damian holds his head and neck. Gavin then gets up and does a sign of a cross over him and yells at him.

Gavin: “The power of Gavin and Wrestling’s Enlightenment compel you!”

Gavin then throws his arms up as the crowd boos. Blake looks on and shakes his head as he turns to the back. Adam Allocco meanwhile applauds in the rampway.

Sharper: “And just like that Gavin Taylor coming down to the ring and planting Damian Angel again!”

Knots: “And with Blake’s move and now the Highlight of the Night, both targeting the head and neck!”

Sharper: “Adam Allocco is out with him too!”

Knots: “Seemed to be on the same page last week. And this may just be revenge against Damian Angel who attacked Adam! Why not? Two people full of themselves standing together!”

Sharper: “The All-Star of Wrestling and Parenthood, right?”

Knots: “I hope that’s sarcasm!”

Gavin Taylor continues to play to the crowd as they boo as Adam smiles. Blake disappears to the back.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jessica Winters is alongside Regan Street!”

Backstage, we see Regan Street is backstage with Jessica Winters. Regan paces a bit as Jessica turns to her.

Jessica: “Regan, last week, you came out and said you’ve got a lot to focus on and effectively called out Xander Valentine, while putting Tommy Valentine on notice and so much more. You then had a fight with Regan, taking us back to those early brawls around this time last year.”

Regan: “Seems like we didn’t finish everything. Well, Jessica, I don’t care for being called a coward when I’m anything but. And the fact is that Day of Infamy solved nothing. And I’m tired of solving nothing. I look at someone like Tommy Valentine…him and I better get back in that ring to deal with a lot of hard feelings that have started the last few weeks and he’s welcome to bring Kandis. I’ll bring Selena and we’ll give it another go. But with Xander, he stepped up. And I guess he didn’t care for what I was saying. Well, we’re on the collision course and I’m not letting this end with a wishy-washy end.”

Regan pauses.

Regan: “Now Xander’s going to be in action, facing James Evans. I heard Sasha gave that match because Xander wanted to fight and James loves one. Well, if I don’t think Xander’s gotten his fight, I’ll be happy to pick back up where we left off. And Xander, I aint going anywhere until we settle this all in the ring!”

The crowd roars.

Regan: “Meow bitches.”

Regan turns and heads off as Jessica turns to the camera.

Jessica: “Breakdown returns after this.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Alistaire is backstage with Peyton Rice as he shakes his head. He paces a bit.

Peyton: “You don’t need to-“

Alistaire: “I do. I don’t trust Damian, but that….that…that was too much. Blake defeated him. Damian Angel had his opportunity to prove who he really was. And with my father involved, I don’t like any of this.”

Peyton: “Neither do I.”

Kelcey then comes into view.

Kelcey: “This isn’t a distraction you need and Peyton, he may be onto something.”

Alistaire: “My father has to be getting involved in this in some way, knowing getting to you could get to me.”

Peyton: “Why does it have to be this way?”

Alistaire: “It doesn’t, at least for you. Let me deal with it. I’m going to go find him. I’m going to deal with this. You…you have opportunities coming up. Focus on that. Kelcey…please make sure she does.”

Kelcey: “I will.”

Alistaire: “Thank you.”

Peyton: “Don’t I have a say?”

Alistaire leaves the room.

Kelcey: “In this case, it involves his father. You need to trust him here.”

Peyton: “I trust him. I don’t trust Adam.”

Kelcey: “Neither do I.”

The scene cuts away.

A red carpet is rolled out with a few photographers positioned toward the entrance position, the woman by the name of Xiomara Diaz directs everyone to take their positions just as the arena goes dark. Suddenly one lone spotlight shines in entrance where smoke begins to come out and surround the stage. “Style" by Taylor Swift begins to play throughout the arena, the Tron plays the Video of her various photo-shoots, training, fighting, swimsuits, lingerie and walking through nightclubs with men gawking over her in skin tight dresses. The crowd boos before we see Sienna Swann walking out from the back, followed by Chris Cannon and Xiomara Diaz.

Sharper: “Last week, we saw these three, Sienna especially, show just the loss at Retribution affected her. She nearly had Jordan Majors suspended. She attacked Jake Starr. She got in Sasha’s face, Kelcey’s face…”

Knots: “And she was kicked out quite early! It was great see her out of here!”

Sharper: “But she’s back and you wonder what she’ll have to say tonight.”

Sienna Swann heads to the ring with Chris Cannon walking up toward her and wrapping his arm around her waist. She smiles as she slowly makes her way to the ring. Xiomara Diaz remains a steps behind when we see someone running up behind them and running into Xiomara. Xiomara falls forward and into Sienna Swann and Chris. The crowd roars. We then see that the figure is Jake Starr, holding a steel chair. The crowd cheers loudly.

Sharper: “Xiomara knocked into Sienna and Chris! Jake Starr!”

Knots: “He didn’t use the chair on Xiomara. But is looking to use it now!”

Chris gets up and turns and Jake swings and nails Chris in the shoulder with the chair. Chris falls back and rolls over down the rampway, holding his arm in pain. Sienna gets up and turns as Jake Starr steps forward.

Starr: “What?! You don’t like it?! Well tough! I didn’t get a choice last week!”

Starr then lifts the chair up as we see officials running out from the back. The crowd boos as one grabs the chair from Starr. Starr turns away briefly as Sienna gets up and lunges for Starr, but Starr turns and kicks her in the ribs. She steps back a bit and Xiomara gets up and holds her back as Starr is held back by other officials. Sienna however steps up and grabs Xiomara and pushes her out of the way and steps forward. Sienna runs at Starr as he’s pulled back. She manages to get a shot in and Starr stumbles back and she laughs. Sienna then steps back.

Sienna: “Yeah! Go down! Just like you’re bringing Jordan down!”

Jake gets up as officials start to keep Sienna away. Jake turns and smiles as he looks for his chair and then turns and runs over at Sienna and spears her back. She falls over and down to the rampway, taking several officials down with her, along with Xiomara and Chris Cannon who were caught in the attack, Starr’s momentum taking them all down.

Sharper: “Starr again! One on the world!”

Knots: “He’s used to that! And he just took down them all!”

Sharper: “Including several officials! Starr!”

Starr is pulled back by a couple of officials and Jake rolls over and moves away, crawling up to his feet. He gets up and looks around as the crowd cheers loudly. Starr holds his fist in the air, saluting to the fans before heading over to the chair. He lifts it up and the officials get up, standing between him and the group of Swann, Diaz and Cannon. Chris gets up and steps forward as Diaz gets up too. Sienna slowly staggers up and some officials tell her to stay back. She gets up and then steps forward before Chris and Xiomara tell her to stay back too, stepping forward in front of the officials. Jake Starr holds the chair up as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Jake Starr holding that chair up, defiantly! Going right for Sienna Swann! And Sienna is completely riled up again!”

Knots: “She pushed Xiomara to get out of the way the first time. Now, she wants to go, but both her and Chris holding her back.”

Sharper: “And Jake is taunting her. She started it last week and now, she’s dealing with the consequences!”

Knots: “Guess we’re not going to hear from her here, huh!”

Sharper: “Jake Starr just said it all!”

Starr continues to hold up the chair as Sienna remains back at the ringside area, Xiomara and Chris trying to calm her down as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Sienna Swann is walking backstage, holding her jaw and then looking at her blouse. Chris Cannon is with her along with Xiomara Diaz.

Sienna: “The son of a bitch ripped it.”

Chris: “Oh hey just made a really stupid mistake. I’ll-“

Sienna: “No…just means all the more that he needs to be thrown aside. Something I need right now. Something that-“

Sienna stops as Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter walk over to them, with Ace holding his Trios Tournament contract in front of him.

Ace: “Oh…hey! Sienna…just wanted to check with you….since you’ve well…lost a lot with these things. What do you want or not what to happen with these?”

Cassidy: “I mean since we need to pass everything by you.”

Chris: “Get the hell out of here!”

Ace: “Hey! We used to be buds! She got me chicken noodle soup if you know what I mean.”

Chris steps forward.

Ace: “Whoa! Whoa! Testy! I’m trying to help you out. Trying to give her something to be happy about. A trios tournament cash-in, which I MAY OR MAY NOT CASH IN THIS WEEK-“

Ace turns to the camera and winks. Sienna is just stunned by Ace as Chris glares at him. Xiomara turns away, clearly willing to let Sienna go.

Ace: “But Jesus, don’t need you bitching about another trios tournament contract that screws you over-“

Ace then notices someone off camera.

Ace: “Oh hey! Konrad! Hold up!”

Ace and Cassidy quickly head off as the camera turns to show Konrad Raab, in his Iced Rainbow mask, walking down another hallway. The camera turns back as Sienna is just fuming.

Chris: “Disrespectful little bastard.”

Sienna: “He’s blowing me off for Konrad Raab?!”

Chris turns back to Ace as Sienna storms off as Xiomara walks over to Chris.

Xiomara: “She’s losing it.”

Chris: “No…she’s just getting ready to be complete unfiltered…and you know what…I may join her in that.”

Chris cracks his knuckles as Xiomara walks past Chris as Chris looks down the hallway before turning back to follow Sienna.

Void in action

We open up in the ring to see a luchador in the ring, wearing a blue mask and blue tights with white trim.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. From Monterrey, Mexico, this is Rayo Azul!”

The crowd applauds a bit. “Scarlet” begins to play as the entire arena in engulfed in red lighting, feeling so much like a thick red veil has overtaken the arena that it's suffocating. Through the smoke that begins to cover the stage, Void slowly walks out onto the stage, snarling at the fans in an almost animalistic fashion. Angel is not far behind her, a hand on Void's shoulder as she says something to her that has the masked woman nodding.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Angel, she is Void!”

The two begin making their way down to the ring, Angel never breaking her contact with Void which seems to be the only thing keeping her from venting her aggression on any of the booing fans around them. Once they reach ringside Angel pulls back her hand, and Void slides into the ring and crouches down in her corner as Angel stays on the floor, giving more instructions to her as the lights return to normal.

Sharper: “Now, Void in action. First time we’re seeing Void in action here. But that’s…that’s clearly Scarlet Grey.”

Knots: “And Grey has been increasingly aggressive backstage. This…Sasha agreeing to this match thanks to that woman on the floor, Angel, talking to her.”

Sharper: “Even she decided it best to just let it be. We’ll see what this means. Maybe a revival of Grey after some rough times here.”

The bell sounds. Void immediately runs at Rayo Azul and jumps up, crossbodying him into the corner. Void drops down and kicks him in the ribs before hitting him with a chop and then a forearm before another chop and then another forearm before headbutting Rayo Azul over and over. The officials starts to count.

Void is forced back as Angel leans in and moves her back. Void backs up and paces a bit as Rayo Azul staggers to the next corner.

Sharper: “And Void, dear god!”

Knots: “Rayo Azul is now regretting signing that contract!”

Void then suddenly runs at Rayo Azul and Azul moves out of the way just in time as Void goes for a cannonball, but misses, going into the turnbuckle. She rolls back and Rayo shakes his head and tries to get the cobwebs loose before running over and hitting a dropkick. Void hits the mat. She rolls over and Azul grabs her and wrenches the arm before whipping her into the ropes. He runs into the opposite side but Void spins through and drills Azul with the Void Effect. The crowd ohs and Azul hits the mat and rolls over, half out of it before starting to get up before just falling back to the mat.

Sharper: “And Void nearly taking Azul’s head off with what she calls the Void Effect!”

Knots: “Something has flipped in Scarlet Grey that she’s like this. That Void comes out!”

Sharper: “Not just that, but manhandling someone bigger than her!”

Azul stirs and the official goes to check on him. Void however moves him out of the way and dives in and goes for the Fading Away! The crowd boos as Azul struggles a bit, but starts to pass out. The official moves in and tries to check on Azul as Void, focusing entirely on Azul, keeps pressing down on the mandible of Rayo Azul. Finally, the official calls for the bell. The crowd boos. Void keeps the hold on and the official tells her to break it. Angel looks on for a few moments.

Sharper: “Void has won. The referee ending this. But she won’t let go!”

Knots: “Can she?!”

The crowd boos before Angel gets Void’s attention. Void lets go and rolls over and looks at Rayo Azul. The official checks on him.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via referee stoppage, Void!”

Void slowly gets up and looks out as Angel motions to her. Void walks over to the ropes and drops down to the floor. She then starts to walk with Angel, Angel leading her around and to the rampway before they head to the back. The camera focuses on Void before we cut backstage.

Backstage, we see Jake Starr in his locker room, sitting on one of the benches as the door opens and Jordan Majors walks into the room, holding her SCW Adrenaline Championship.

Jordan: “Did you have to go after her like that? You know what it’s going to do!”

Jake: “Yeah, I know exactly what it’s going to do. I’m going to have a raging bitch coming after me and I’m going to do what I always do, fight against the odds.”

Jordan: “And what about me?”

Jake: “And what about me? Attacked last week by someone who is apparently friends…oh and Bree then goes with them too in a sign of solidarity.”

Jordan: “It’s not that simple.”

Jake: “Yes it is. See, I’m doing this for me. I don’t take an ass-kicking and just walk away. That’s not me. That’s not you either. But for this…frankly, she’s coming after me because of you. Well, she can find out what that means.”

Jordan sighs.

Jake: “Look….remember this…”

Jake slides over and grabs the steel chair he used early and holds it up.

Jordan: “What about it?”

Jake: “I gave you one too. Something to represent being family. But it’s something else…because with this, it’s Chairee. Yeah, I may not need it. But it for me…it’s my way of reminding me there’s always a way out to fight for myself and for what I think is important. THIS is important for both of us. And if I have to teach Sienna Swann a lesson, when I’m on my way down, when the old Jake Starr is more a memory than reality than I will.”

Jordan: “Then what about me…I have to deal with all of this…thank God Bree talked her out of it.”

Jake: “Then maybe you can focus on doing what’s best for you and you control it instead of worry about your thin-skinned friends who want a lapdog instead of a friend!”

Jordan: “That’s not fair…”

Jake: “Then do you believe what they’re saying about me? I’m using you for my career. For relevancy? Last week…I’m not the one who attacked Sienna. I was a target because they’re trying to control you.”

Jake stands up.

Jake: “And you deserve a hell of a lot better than that.”

Jake then gets up and goes to walk out of the room. He stops and turns back and grabs the chair.

Jake: “Just in case they say hi.”

Jake walks past as Jordan watches him leave and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Ace Marshall is standing in front of Konrad Raab who is sitting on a bench in one of the locker rooms, looking up at him. Cassidy Carter is at the door.

Ace: “Look, I get it. You want to kill her. That’s fine and all. But I’ve got a new deal – the Best Best Wrestler in the World. Totally won it from Glory and everything and apparently, well-“

Konrad: “Or I could just take her out and you don’t have to worry about anything.”

Ace looks down, nodding, almost thinking about it for a moment before snapping out of it.

Ace: “No…just…I can’t have you kill Katie.”

Konrad: “Then you should have told her not to screw with my family! One thing I’ve always protected! ONE THING!”

Ace: “Okay, okay…chill. Uh…Cass?”

Cassidy chimes in.

Cassidy: “Hmmm…Derek’s packing. Explains that-“

Ace: “What?”

Cassidy: “I’m checking out the men’s junk. Okay. I mean you can look at ours. Damn it. I’m going to enjoy this. You keep drowning over there.”

Konrad then stands up.

Konrad: “Ace…if someone said she was giving birth, forcing you to drop everything…all for them to play some game.”

Ace: “I’d probably piss in their coffee. But that’s the difference between you and me…look…I just want to have my match with Katie. One on one. We…we’ve know each other for a while. Like old friends. So it’s always special when we touch and well, I don’t….I don’t want your murder of her ruining it.”

Konrad: “Get out of my locker room, Ace. This…this isn’t something I’m laughing about.”

Ace: “I’m not laughing about it either!”

Cassidy then starts to laugh. Ace and Konrad turn.

Cassidy: “What? I think I saw Blake back there. Explains a LOT!”

Konrad: “Get the hell out.”

Ace: “Alright, alright.”

Ace backs up and turns as he walks out with Cassidy. Cassidy keeps looking in before Ace forces her out. Konrad just glares at them before sitting down and leaning forward on his hands, plotting for the evening.

The scene changes as Sienna Swann is seated in her locker room, leaning forward. Her phone is next to her, on speaker phone.

Sienna: “Can’t believe all of this-“

Bree: “Just more of the same.”

The crowd boos hearing Bree’s voice.

Bree: “I wish I was there. Just to give you another purpose to beat some respect into other. Just like with James…still owe him a receipt.”

Sienna: “Please, don’t mention his name.”

Bree: “Sorry, we’re all on edge. And have a lot on our minds.”

Sienna: “Either way, you have fun.”

Bree: “Oh I’m having a blast. You know how these events are. A lot of pointless talking. A lot of BS. At least Dom’s looking good from it.”

Sienna: “Yeah. Gives you a break from this madness.”

Bree: “I’ll call you after I’m done here.”

Sienna: “Thanks…and we’ll make sure everyone respects us soon enough.”

Bree: “Damn right.”

Sienna smiles and hangs up the phone. She then sighs as Chris Cannon steps forward into view.

Chris: “Don’t worry. We’ll make sure a few people get the hint.”

Sienna: “Good.”

The scene cuts away.

Owen Cruze vs. Kelsai Adamson-Mason

"Let Love In" plays in the background as Kelsai Adamson-Mason makes her way to the stage. She has the hugest smile on her face while her manager Amy Chastaine walks by her side, smiling brightly. Getting to the ring, Kelsai jumps from the floor to the ring apron before she steps through the ropes, reveals her simple all white attire, and goes to her corner, smiling and waving enthusiastically, before she gets ready for her match, with Amy keeping watch from the corner outside.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Amy Chastaine, she is…Kelsai! Adamson! Mason!”

The lights straight to flicker in the arena as “The show must go on” the SCW / Maserati Remix kicks in over the PA system, the opening beats bringing a huge cheer from the fans

“Empty spaces, what are we living for?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
Does anybody know what we are looking for?”

Owen steps out onto the stage to an even louder outpouring of noise, looking left and right at the fans and nodding in acknowledgment of their support, as Kelcey Wallace begins to accompany him.

“Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line
Does anybody want to take it anymore?”

Phillips: Ladies and Gentlemen, currently on the way to the ring and weighing in at 189Ibs, accompanied to the ring by Kelcey Wallace...OWEN CRUUUUUUUUUZE!!!

He drops to one knee and punches the stage, as a huge burst of pyro erupts behind him. Owen getting to his feet and walking down the ramp, only focused on the ring.

“The show must go on
The show must go on, yeah
Inside my heart is breaking
My makeup may be flaking
But my smile, still, stays on”

Owen slides into the ring, and climbs a turnbuckle, raising his arm as his music fades, and he jumps backwards into the ring, with Kelcey standing on the outside.

The ref calls for the bell. Owen and Kelsai look at one another as they begin to circle the ring, before lunging forward, engaging in a tie-up. Owen gains the quick advantage, pulling Kelsai into a side headlock.

Sharper: “Owen and Kelsai looking to tear the house down here tonight. Owen coming off a huge win over Syren at Retribution. Kelsai will be looking to regain some momentum.”

Kelsai shoves Owen forward, breaking out of the hold. Owen races to, and bounces off the ropes, only for Kelsai to leap up and hit a dropkick. Owen hits the mat.

Knots: “Owen taken off his feet with that dropkick.”

Sharper: “He has the size advantage here. Kelsai will have to do all she can to keep him grounded.”

Owen gets to his feet as Kelsai charges, hitting a flying forearm smash, taking him down once again. Kelsai gets to her feet and charges into, before bouncing off, the ropes, connecting with a baseball slide.

Knots: “She may have heard what you said, Adam. And if she did, she’s taking your advice to heart.”

Kelsai goes for the pin.

1

Owen kicks out. Owen rolls over and climbs to his feet. Kelsai connects with a forearm, followed by a second. Owen grabs her and goes to lift Kelsai up, but Kelsai uses the momentum, planting Owen with a tornado DDT.

Sharper: “Kelsai spiking Owen’s head off the mat.”

Kelsai goes for another cover.

1

2

Owen kicks out.

Sharper: “Kelsai getting a two count.”

Kelsai gets to her feet and goes to the corner. The crowd cheers as she climbs to the top. She looks and sees Owen still lying on the mat. Kelsai leaps off the top rope.

Knots: “Kelsai going for a moonsault. Does she get all of it?”

Owen rolls out of the way, just in the nick of time.

Sharper: “No! Owen getting out of dodge as Kelsai crashes and burns. This is the time for Owen to collect himself and get something going in his favor.”

Owen gets to his feet, and he lifts Kelsai off the mat. He whips her into the ropes. Kelsai comes back and Owen hits a dropkick, sending Kelsai back into the ropes. Kelsai comes back and Owen takes her down with a hurricanrana. Kelsai hits the mat. She pushes herself up, only for Owen to grab her and plant her with a float over DDT. Owen goes for the cover.

1

2

Kelsai kicks out. Owen grabs Kelsai and lifts her from the mat. Kelsai connects with a European uppercut. Owen staggers back. Kelsai charges, going for a crossbody, but Owen catches her and plants her with a powerslam. Owen gets to his feet and leaps onto, then off, the ropes hitting a double knee drop. Owen goes for another cover.

1

2

Kelsai kicks out once again.

Knots: “Owen building some momentum.”

Owen lifts Kelsai off the mat. He hits a few forearms, before hooking her and going for a snap suplex, but Kelsai floats over, landing on her feet. Owen turns just as Kelsai connects with a Pele kick, stunning Owen. Owen stumbles as Kelsai gets to her feet, before hitting a step up enziguri. Owen drops to one knee, as Kelsai hooks him around the head and plants him with a snap DDT.

Sharper: “Kelsai rallying back, showing there’s more fight to her than many may give her credit for.”

Kelsai goes for the cover.

1

2

Owen kicks out. Kelsai gets to her feet, as Owen is shown using the ropes to stand up. Kelsai charges, but Owen dunks down, lifting Kelsai up and over the top rope. Kelsai lands on the apron as Owen steps to the center of the ring. Kelsai springboards off the top rope as Owen turns around. Owen blasts Kelsai with a superkick as Kelsai crumples to the mat.

Knots: “Morality superkick!”

Sharper: “Shades of his Uncle Shaun.”

Owen goes for the cover.

Sharper: “Does Owen have it here?”

1

2

3….NO!!! Kelsai kicks out!

Knots: “I can’t believe what I’m seeing. Kelsai is still in this thing.”

Sharper: “Somehow, some way, Kelsai kicks out. No one can deny that she can hang with the top performers in this company.”

Owen gets to his feet. He lifts Kelsai up, but she fires away with another European uppercut. Owen staggers back. Kelsai steps forward, then hits a roundhouse kick, leveling Owen to the mat. She hooks the leg.

1

2

Owen kicks out. Kelsai gets up and goes to grab Owen, who pulls her down into an inside cradle.

1

2

Kelsai shifts, managing to pin Owen’s shoulders to the mat.

1

2

Owen kicks out, scrambling to his feet. Kelsai gets to one knee, only for Owen to hit a spinning heel kick. Kelsai rolls over onto her back. Owen leans into the ropes as Kelsai is shown rolling over onto her stomach and pushing herself up. Owen bounces off the ropes and plants Kelsai with the Cruze Stomp. The crowd erupts as Owen hooks the leg.

1

2

3!!!

Amy slides into the ring. Amy checks on Kelsai as Kelcey remains on the outside. Owen climbs to his feet as the ref lifts his hand in victory.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Owen Cruze!”

“The Show Must Go On” blares through the arena, as Owen nods at Kelsai and Amy, before continuing to celebrate.

Sharper: “Owen pulling off a hard fought victory here tonight. Kelsai gave him a fight, but in the end, he was able to put her away with the Cruze Stomp.”

Amy and Kelsai are shown heading to the back, as Owen stands in the ring alone, a smile on his face.

???: “Hey, is this thing on?”

Owen turns to the video screen, an image forming on the screen and the arena exploding at the sight of none other than Shaun Cruze. Shaun taps on the screen, and a picture must form his end as well, as he smiles and waves, again the fans going crazy. Owen just looks around at the reaction and cannot help but grin

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze, live via Skype here tonight!”

Shaun: “Oh, hey Mexico City, you guys having a good night?”

The crowd roars an affirmative, Shaun nodding his head

Shaun: “That's good... real good. Now, what did I want you guys for you?”

He puts his hand to his chin thoughtfully, pondering it for a moment

Shaun: “I'm sorry, just being so 'old' and all, I just forget sometimes. The minor details.”

He clicks his figures, a look of realization on his face

Shaun: “Of course, it's not you guys I wanted to talk to. It's you... isn't it kiddo?”

He looks down at the ring from behind the screen, Owen now laughing. Owen then looking out over the crowd before leaning against the ropes.

Shaun: “See, guys... Owen is right, me and the kid did have a little chat. Coz, the God of Wrestling tournament last year, it left me with a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. It was supposed to be the big goodbye from the Impact Player wasn't it Owen. It was supposed to be my chance to say thank you, and I just felt I could have done more. You guys may or may not know, I then offered myself to be Regan Street's tag partner. To give he the chance to be the Supreme Champion she should be, and for me to thank you all personally for what you did over the course of my career. But Regan chose Selena... and who can honestly blame her. And me... well I did other things. I starred in epic 'Endgames', I wrote my own script, and saw it brought to life on the big screen and do very well might I add... Resistance: Earth now out on Blu-ray might I add. Oh, and I bought a wrestling company too... but less said about that the better huh SCW?”

Shaun gets some comedic boos a smirk now forming on his face

Shaun: “But still... there was that little thing eating away at me. That one thing I needed for closure of this chapter.”

Owen now walks to the centre of the ring, and is still intently lightning to his Uncle

Shaun: “And that's when we had our conversation Owen. What started in jest became a valid question. Could one of the most outstanding talents in this new generation taking over, fight and defeat the Impact Player Shaun Cruze? There was a lot of ribbing, but that's what it was, banter, not really something that would ever happen. But then, when I tuned into Breakdown last Wednesday, you issued a challenge. A challenge I heard loud and clear kid.”

He pulls himself closer to the screen

Shaun: “And a challenge I accept.”

The arena explodes again, Owen nodding his head like he already knew the answer anyway

Sharper: “Oh my... it's really going to happen. The Cruzes will do battle at Cold Blooded!”

Knots: “I bet Orlando is grinning from ear to ear right now. What a match that should be!”

Shaun: “Kid, I couldn't be prouder of you, you know that. And I thank you, for giving me this last hurrah, on the biggest stage. But, mark my words Owen, I ain't asking you to go easy. I'm not going to show just to make up the numbers. No Owen, I'm coming to end my career on the biggest of high by beating the future of this company in the middle of that ring...”

Shaun's eyes narrow, but then another smirk forms

Shaun: “I'm going to show you that this old dog, knows plenty of new tricks. And you just got plenty to learn.”

Owen just mouths “We’ll see! We’ll see!” Kelcey smiles next to Owen. \

Sharper: “Looks like it’s happening. Shaun Cruze facing Owen Cruze, at Cold Blooded! What a moment here on Breakdown!”

The scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as “We Will Rock You” by In This Moment (featuring Maria Brink, Lzzy Hale and Taylor Momsen) plays and the Cold Blooded logo comes up on the screen. A still of Shaun Cruze vs. Owen Cruze comes up.

Sharper: “We have the acceptance and we know its official. Shaun Cruze will face his nephew Owen Cruze, one on one at Cold Blooded!”

Knots: “This should be a lot of fun. The Cruzes have a lot of pride. And they may be family, they may be friendly, they may like each other, but when that bell rings, it’s going to be on!”

The still remains up on the screen for a few moments.

The scene switches backstage as Kelsai Adamson-Mason is walking backstage with Amy Chastaine walking with her.

Amy: “That was a hard fought one. I know it’s not the result you wanted. I know you wanted to walk out the winner, but you need to know these matches are what’s going to help you get better.”

Kelsai: “I know that Miss Amy. Facing people better than me is how you improve. Just need to figure out how to get over that hump.”

???: “You could let love in?”

Kelsai and Amy stop as Tommy Valentine walks over, holding the SCW Television Championship over one shoulder and the World Tag Team Championship over the other.

Tommy: “I know Kandis has been doing plenty of that.”

Amy: “Tommy-“

Tommy: “Nah, you’re giving her good advice. She’s dealing with people who are better than her. And one day, one day, she can work her way up. But this is the problem with this whole competition deal. At some point, it has to be about wins or losses or what are we doing? You know…that’s why Infamous, for all their crap, I can respect they care about the end goal. You…you….heh…let love in.”

Amy: “Come on Kelsai-“

Kelsai: “No. I’m not going to let you just talk down to me. You may be a hall of famer. You may be a two time champion, but you….you’re a terrible competitor.”

Tommy: “And yet, I beat you for this…beat Infamous and Frozen Hell, alongside Kandis to win this…I’m doing a great job competing. I’m also winning. There’s a difference. I mean Amy should know that…or can she not teach that part…the success.”

Kelsai just looks at Tommy.

Amy: “Proud of yourself.”

Tommy smirks as Kandis walks over, wearing what appears to only be a t-shirt, covering up whatever bottoms she has.

Tommy: “Damn right I am.”

Tommy turns and heads off with Kandis as Kelsai watches them go, uncertain of what to say.

Amy: “Ignore him.”

Kelsai backs up and follows Amy as we cut away.

The arena goes dark before a lone spotlight shines on the entrance, suddenly the opening beats to “All The Days" by Mammoth play throughout the arena as the beautiful Peyton Rice walks out. Her long sandy blonde hair hanging down. She looks around at the crowd before getting to one knee and making a line across the entrance, she crosses her arms and lowers her head for a moment before standing up and pointing to the ring as the crowd roars. Suddenly Kelcey Wallace walks out to an even bigger roar of the crowd as she looks around and smiles. Turning to Peyton they both nod.

Sharper: “In the last week, Sasha has been busy making matches and one match we are pleased to announce is that at Cold Blooded, Peyton Rice will challenge Jordan Majors for the SCW Adrenaline Championship! Two of the future stars of SCW going at it.”

Knots: “And they’ve had a bit of a history. They were on that team together in the Trios Tournament buy-in and they’ve also had their issues too. So now it’s a bit more…Adrenaline Title in the middle of it!”

Peyton and Kelcey walk down to the ring. Peyton reaches the steel steps and runs up them. She then walks along the apron and enters the ring. A few moments later, Kelcey walks up the steel steps and into the ring. Peyton heads across and poses for the crowd as she looks around. She then backs up as Kelcey Wallace gives Peyton the floor. Peyton then heads over to the corner, getting a microphone from Jason Phillips. She then walks back to the middle of the ring and looks around as the crowd cheers and music fades out.

Peyton: “I have to admit that things in SCW have been challenging…and even earlier tonight, I watched a few people who frankly I have zero respect for taking out someone who I don’t know what to make out for it. And I know Alistaire said he’d deal with it, but the fact is that some of that…that’s all noise. A lot of noise.”

Peyton pauses.

Peyton: “But at Cold Blooded, I have a chance to finally get above all of the noise. Back to the way things were with the TV Title where I was looking to just compete. That’s because at Cold Blooded, I’m challenging Jordan Majors for the SCW Adrenaline Championship!”

The crowd cheers as Peyton looks around.

Peyton: “On one hand I see someone that I’ve had some big matches with. I see someone, who just like Kelsai at Retribution, I can have a classic with. Remind myself and everyone here what professional wrestling is all about…leaving it in this ring and seeing who is the best. A long time has best since you were using your money to get ahead. In fact, leaving 2019, there were two awards that people look at to consider the future – I won Rookie of the Year, but you…you won Star of Tomorrow and Jordan, I don’t think anyone here or backstage would disagree with that being the case right now…you are the Star of Tomorrow. Since the End of the Year Special, Jordan, you’ve been proving you may just be the future of this company. The problem is that that’s something I want too. And there’s nothing wrong with a bit of competition. That’s not the concern.”

Peyton sighs and looks up.

Peyton: “The concern I have is what I’m going to get from you come Cold Blooded. Sure, you walked out the Adrenaline Championship at Retribution. You finally won SCW gold. And congratulations by the way. After some of what we’ve been through this year, some of our shared experienced leading into that Trios Tournament buy-in match, all thanks to Ace Marshall, well…I know I can be happy for you, just like you know I’ll mean it. But people weren’t talking about that last week. For a brief moment, someone who has no problem messing with people’s lives nearly took it all away and THAT was the focus. And Jordan…you are better than that. I’m not standing here, trying to give you another speech like your brother just gave. But the fact is that all of this, being pulled in two directions…it’s going to derail you. Just look at my career the last few months, as I dealt with Damian Angel and had to deal with some of the insanity going around there. The fact is Jordan…all of this call of your being the star of tomorrow, it could go up in flames at Cold Blooded.”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Peyton turns to them.

Peyton: “I respect. I want her to focus on competing for that title. Not trying to keep Bree happy or Sienna happy, just like I know, at the end of the day, I will make Kelcey happy just by competing at my best. There are NO strings attached.”

Peyton sighs as the crowd cheers a bit more.

Peyton: “Jordan…focus on the Adrenaline Championship. Focus on giving me a heck of a match. Focus on defending that title. Because I’m going to be focused on taking it and earning and winning my second piece of gold in SCW. And in the process, just as Owen, Aaron, Alistaire, we all are…we’re trying to focus on bringing the competition back to this ring and being the best. And Jordan…you could be…I stress could. Don’t make them question it. Let’s show the world how far and how much you’ve grown.”

Peyton brings the microphone down. “All the Days” starts to play as the crowd cheers some. Kelcey walks over and wraps her arm around Peyton, saying something to her. Peyton smiles a bit as she then steps forward and hands the microphone off.

Sharper: “Peyton focusing on the Adrenaline Championship. Jordan Majors, she has a point. Is she?”

Knots: “She’s caught in this battle between her brother and the Beauty Factory? Peyton wants her to move past that all.”

Sharper: “But there’s that other aspect to that all; both seen for their potential. This match will showcase that first hand and with SCW gold on the line!”

Peyton steps back as Kelcey exits the ring. Peyton steps through too and drops down to the floor. She and Kelcey head to the back.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays throughout the arena as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. The logo disappears to show a still of James Evans vs. Xander Valentine. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “And it’s going to be a huge match. A clash of two violent individuals, both who love to fight. Xander Valentine faces James Evans, non-title action, next here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Xander Valentine vs. James Evans

The feedback over the PA system, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier rips through the arena. While the noise attracts the attention of the crowd, spotlights, one after another shine down onto the stage. The familiar chords of "The Fade to Black" crackles on the sound system as smoke begins to hover on the stage. A shadow stands behind a illuminated curtain, by this point the crowd already caught up in a frenzy. The song's interlude cuts shorts as the lyrics begin:

“Life it seems, will fade away
Drifting further every day
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free”

As the final line of lyrics play and the song revs up, Xander bursts out behind the curtain onto the stage. He marches out onto the stage to the top of the ramp. Boos starts to hail down on him, but there is some cheers beneath. Xander stares down at the ring, regardless if occupied or vacant. A serious glare is painted across his weathered face. He starts marching deliberately down the ramp, continuing to stare at the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from San Diego, California, he is Xander Valentine!”

Things not what they used to be
Missing one inside of me
Deathly lost, this Can t be real
Cannot stand this hell I feel
Emptiness is filling me
To the point of agony
Growing darkness taking dawn
I was me, but now he 's gone

The song begins to fade out at this point. Xander is at the bottom of the ring steps. He stomps the bottom step several times before moving pass the steps towards the side of the ring. In a single bound, Xander leaps up onto the apron. He poses for a moment, stretching his shoulders as he continues to look into the ring. He raises his arm high into his air, as to promise victory. He garners another response from the crowd. He steps over to the corner and prepares for the battle ahead.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine marching to the ring, but without Artemis. He is alone.”

Knots: “And why? Because of James Evans? Because of Regan Street? Is there something else?”

Sharper: “After the brawl with Regan Street, Sasha decided to give him his match. He can fight against someone else who would love to fight. James Evans, our World Champion!”

The opening of “Door to Door Cannibals" can be heard blaring through the PA system. The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a positive reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in cheers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The cheers intensify as James looks out at the crowd, holding the SCW World Championship

"Your name isn't proud demented man
Hold tight to the lie you sold to them
Take God and the case below
It falls on the day with much to learn
But you didn't get it
No you didn't get it
But you didn't get it
No you didn't"

Phillips: “And his opponent, from New York City, New York, he is the SCW World Champion, James Evans!”

James slowly makes his way to the ring, as images of him winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen. James reaches the ring and makes his way up the ring steps, before turning and facing the crowd. James then steps into the ring and walks to the center of it, removing his black hoodie, maintaining his focus. James then goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, his back to the crowd, as the screen shows James powerbombing Ace Marshall through the barricade, as well as James lifting the SCW World title above his head, as his music comes to an end. He brings it down as he looks across at Xander, who is now moving back and forth in the corner, like a caged animal.

Sharper: “James Evans almost flaunting the World Title. Telling Xander to come and get him. Telling the world to come and get him.”

Knots: “It’s an open playing field for the first time in a long time.”

James hands the title off as the crowd roars and the bell sounds. Aaron Demitra backs up as Xander steps forward and James hops down off the apron and steps up to Xander. The two get face to face with one another as the crowd cheers a bit more. Xander says nothing, stoically looking at the World Champion as James Evans is trash talking him. Xander then goes to grab his throat, but James breaks the hold quickly and nails Xander with a left to the ribs and then a right before nailing him with a hard right to the jaw. Xander goes for a swinging right hand, but James ducks and kicks him in the ribs. She then forearms Xander in the jaw and grabs him to force him into the corner, spinning him around. Xander however blocks it. James tries again but Xander knees James in the ribs and then spins him not the corner. James staggers off.

Sharper: “James happy to take the fight to Xander, but Xander quickly making clear the power advantage he has!”

Knots: “Just forcing him to go where he wants him to go.”

Xander follows up with a knee to the ribs and then spins him around, placing him against the ropes and he pushes him back and clubs him in the chest. James stumbles forward, rolling over, holding his chest. He gets up and Xander walks over and grabs him. James quickly blasts him with a hard right to the jaw and then another. He kicks him in the ribs and Xander then grabs him by the throat again. James breaks it and quickly goes low and lifts Xander up just enough to spear him back into the corner. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “The strength of James Evans as he just powers Xander up and spears him back in the corner!”

Knots: “And now just driving his shoulder into his ribs!”

James rears back and shoulders him in the ribs and then again before getting up and nailing him with a hard right and grabbing him by the head. He pulls him out and knees him in the ribs. James runs into the ropes, bouncing off, and then goes for a clothesline, but Xander blocks it the arm and knees him in the ribs. He then lifts him up as if going for a back suplex before instead launches him forward, causing him to land hard on his back. James rolls over and starts to get up and Xander boots him in the face. James falls back into the corner. Xander follows him and knees him in the ribs before rearing back and kneeing him again and again before pulling him out and whipping him across the ring. James bounces out of the corner and jumps up, but Xander catches him and quickly swings James’ legs around and slams him to the mat. He goes for the pin.

James kicks out. Xander gets up and James rolls over. He starts to stir and runs at Xander, but Xander boots him in the face.

Sharper: “We noted his strength. Now that agility. Xander just with the boot, right to the face. Caught him in the jaw.”

Knots: “And down goes Evans!”

Xander grabs James and pulls him up before scooping him up and hitting a sidewalk slam. He pulls on the legs.

James pushes him off. He rolls over and Xander gets up. He backs up into the ropes and bounces off and nails James with a hard haymaker. James falls to the ropes and bounces off before spinning around nailing Xander with a discus clothesline. The crowd roars. Xander gets up, feeling bowled over by the champion and turns around as James hoists him up and spins him around into a spinebuster! He hooks the leg.

Xander kicks out. James then crawls over and mounts Xander and nails him with a hard right and then another and another and another, hammering away on the Executioner. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “James Evans just hammers away on Xander Valentine!”

Knots: “Shot after shot. He’s giving you your fight Xander!”

James then gets up and walks around the ring. He turns around and stomps Xander in the face. Xander rolls over. James boots him in the face after and Xander rolls over and to the corner. He starts to get up and James grabs him and hoists him up and hits a back suplex. Xander rolls over as James gets up. James turns and pulls himself onto the middle turnbuckle. Xander starts to pull himself up and James looks at him and dives off with a shoulder tackle. Xander hits the mat. James goes for the pin.

Xander kicks out. James rolls over and gets up. He then stomps Xander in the face and then again before turning and exiting to the apron. He walks over to the corner and climbs up to the top rope. He gets to the top rope and Xander gets up and runs over and nails him in the ribs with a hard right. James winces. Xander steps up and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. He grabs James and clubs him in the back and then again. He goes for the Martial Bane, but James blocks it and nails him with a hard right and Xander fires back with one before hooking James up. He then lifts him up and holds him up with a hanging vertical suplex for several moments.

Sharper: “Xander just holding James up. Making all of the blood go to his head.”

Knots: “Can’t get the Martial Bane. Let’s make him discombobulated!”

Xander then falls back with the superplex. James grimaces in pain. Xander rolls over and goes for the lateral press.

James gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Xander turns and gets up and stomps James in the face and then steps on his face. He grinds his foot down a bit as he leans over to the ropes. James struggles for a moment.

Xander steps off as James rolls over. He holds his face and starts to get up and Xander scoops him up. He then quickly hits a snake eyes. James stumbles back and Xander watches him before grabbing him by the throat. He goes for a chokeslam, but James spins out of it. He then quickly jumps onto his back and forces him down with a bulldog. James rolls through and gets up and Xander pulls himself up and James jumps to the middle rope and hits a spinning heel kick off the ropes. The crowd cheers. He rolls through and gets up.

Sharper: “James caught Xander under the jaw. These two going tit for tat here.”

Knots: “Yeah and James making sure that if Xander’s going to keep him down, he’s going to have to do something big. Xander’s still getting up though!”

Sharper: “And James may be ready!”

James runs at him and jumps up, grabbing Xander’s head before running through the corner and hitting a tornado DDT. James goes for the pin.

Xander gets his shoulder up. James rolls off. He then gets up and walks around the ring. He then walks over to Xander as he starts to get up and clubs him in the back before nailing him with a hard right and then a forearm shot before grabbing Xander. He goes for a short-arm clothesline, but Xander ducks at the last moment and stops before hitting a snap jab to the jaw before a hard right to the ribs and then an uppercut. James stumbles to the ropes and steps forward only for Xander to kick him in the ribs and lift him up and unceremoniously drop him with a sitout powerbomb!

James shoots his shoulder up and rolls over. Xander falls back and looks up before rolling over, slowly starting to get up.

Sharper: “Xander just using his strength.”

Knots: “Does James have much left?”

Xander then gets up and grabs James and pulls him up by the hair. He drags him up and knees him in the ribs before kneeing him a second time. He then whips him into the ropes. James bounces off. Xander goes for a clothesline. James ducks and stops at the opposite side and Xander turns and runs at him and James lifts him up and back drops him up and over. Xander rolls over. James steps forward and falls to a knee. He then gets up as the crowd starts to boo. We cut to a wide shot to see Bree Lancaster rolling into the ring, holding her US Championship. James backs up only for Bree to run at him and drill him as hard as she can in the back of the head. James falls to the mat, holding the back of his head. Aaron Demitra calls for the bell. The bell sounds and the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster! I thought she wasn’t here!”

Knots: “That’s what Sienna and Bree seemed to have wanted us to think! Bree Lancaster is damn sure in the ring and she just took James’ head off with the US title!”

Sharper: “And this match thrown out. James winning by disqualification. Bree Lancaster taking all of the spotlight from this one and getting her receipt!”

Bree rolls over and drops to the floor. She spins around, holding her US championship up before turning and smiling as James holds his head in pain. Xander Valentine pulls himself up onto the apron and then enters the ring. He then looks at James before turning to Bree. Bree continues to back up to the back. The crowd however roars as Regan Street storms out from the back. Bree hears the roar and turns out of instinct only for Regan to glare at her and walk past her before continuing to head to the ring.

Sharper: “And well that match is done and Regan Street said if Xander didn’t have the fight that he should get, she’d be out here and well, here she comes!”

Knots: “If only she took out Bree on the way!”

Officials meanwhile run down to the ring as Xander Valentine stands in the ring. Regan Street gets to the ring before she’s stopped by the officials coming to the ring. The crowd continues to just make noise as Regan yells at the officials to let her get into the ring. Xander keeps watching Regan as James Evans is checked on by the official and the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Bree Lancaster walking into the locker room of the Beauty Factory where Sienna Swann is smiling. A roar of approval and cheers come from Xiomara and Chris who step forward and Bree and Sienna hug as Bree high-fives Xiomara and steps back.

Sharper: “There you see Bree Lancaster, thrilled about what she’s just done. We thought she wasn’t here. It was all a ruse.”

Knots: “And one that may have left James Evans hurt! She drilled him with the SCW US Championship!”

The scene plays for a moment longer before we see Spirit Dansby walking in, microphone in her hand.

Spirit: “Don’t worry Adam! I’ll take it from here.”

Spirit: “Bree! Bree, it’s great to see you here. I sense you were able to get free from your engagement?”

Bree laughs as Sienna does too.

Bree: “Of course. Always able to be available to do something that’s right. Something that needed to be done. Reminding James Evans that I get receipts for EVERYTHING! Selena Frost! Yes! Giovanni Aries! Kim Williams and now you James. And James, I hope you realized that it may be a minor thing, but I hope that you’re not getting up this time. I hope that you realize what its like to have your dreams ripped from you. Just like what happened to Sienna. And I hope that while you’re waking up, you can also enjoy the feeling of dread as you don’t know what’s next!”

Bree smirks.

Bree: “Because it’s not what you deserved. You deserved to walk out the loser you are at Retribution, but you somehow got past us all. Well, your luck ran out tonight and I felt you unconscious in that ring, with MY title getting driven into your skull. What? Didn’t see it coming? Just like I didn’t see you hitting me with a steel chair at Retribution.”

Bree looks around.

Bree: “I told you I get you! I told you you wouldn’t see it coming. And I told you that you’d regret what you did at Retribution. So start regretting and as it should be, we…the group of us can smile as finally bad things happened to a bad person instead of the good people around here!”

Bree turns and Sienna steps forward.

Sienna: “It truly was PERFECT!”

Sienna looks at the camera as Spirit turns to the camera.

Spirit: “Message sent. Receipt sent. Back to you Adam.”

The crowd boos as we cut to ringside.

Adam Sharper turns to Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

Sharper: “Something tells me they had that all drawn up. They wanted to take advantage of Xander Valentine and James Evans wearing each other out.”

Knots: “And now James is getting checked on. And for what? What’s the end result?”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but one thing I do know is that James Evans is not one to just move on. He hates Sienna Swann and all of those affiliated with her. The fact is that they do hate him back and we thought Retribution would be the end.”

Knots: “The problem is that we forgot how petty they all were. They need the last laugh. Why do you think Sienna stacked the deck? They can’t handle being second. And we’re seeing it with Sienna right now?”

Sharper: “The question I have is is this all Bree’s way of moving on. No secret she’s had her eyes on the World Championship for a long time now. Sienna can’t challenge. Could she be next?”

The scene cuts backstage as we see Alistaire Allocco walking backstage, running his hand across his face. He then looks up and sighs.

Alistaire: “Where the hell are you? You’re actually running scared from your son…”

Alistaire then walks into one area and turns before walking down the hallway several more strides before stopping and looking into one section of the locker room area. He stops and then sighs before walking forward.

Alistaire: “There you are!”

Adam, who is leaning against a table rack, turns. He smiles.

Adam: “Alistaire! My boy! Finally coming to apologize?”

Alistaire: “No. Trying to end this. It’s months you’ve been getting involved in my affairs. You’ve undermined everything I’ve stood for and your tactics…how can I even start to think about an apology when you’ve done nothing to rectify your past misgivings!”

Adam: “Ali, my boy. I’m just trying to get you to realize that you’re a naïve man. And please, rectify things? Gavin and I did something you’d never do. We got Damian out of PeyPey’s way. Gone! Even Bibby Mass couldn’t get it done.”

Alistaire: “Bibby Mass?

Adam: “Blake! Look. Just apologize to me and I’ll consider taking you back to the top.”

Alistaire: “I knew this was just useless. And you’ve got your tag tournament. How about you focus on that. Just focus there while I try to focus on what’s important. Peyton, my career…I don’t need you. I’ve got Kelcey Wallace.”

Adam: “She’s perfect right?”

Alistaire holds his hand up and turns to walk off.

Adam: “Like God? Hmmm…yeah…sure she’s good there. Then why won’t you just take out the devil. You’re supposed to smite him, right.”

Alistaire stops.

Alistaire: “He’s not the devil.”

Adam: “Proudly calls himself that. It’s fine…I’ve got another new man I can guide to the top. Someone who I’m offering some tips on.”

Adam turns.

Adam: “Gavin! Come on out!”

Alistaire turns and watches as Gavin walks over to Adam and fist pumps him.

Gavin: “Going to add another nickname, man! Just call me the Archangel Michael, Gavin Taylor! You know…cause I took out the Devil!”

Alistaire shakes his head.

Alistaire: “Fits you to a tee, dad. Neither of you respect anyone Greater than you.”

Alistaire walks off as Gavin smirks. Adam watches him go.

Adam: “Shame to watch him pick the wrong side…again and again and again.”

Gavin: “Don’t worry…you’ve got an upgrade in every way! I can be it…The Better Alistaire, Gavin Taylor too! Plus, I at least have more charisma than paint!”

Adam: “We’ll see Gavin…We’ll see.”

The scene cuts away.

Backstage, Regan Street is seen with Jessica Winters backstage.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here with the Hellcat Regan Street, and we talked to you earlier. You made it clear that you were going to bring a fight to Xander if he didn’t get one from James. Well, you were going to head out there for one, but it looks like you were stopped short as SCW officials made sure we wouldn’t have another brawl like that which closed out last week. Regan, you want Xander, but let’s face it, having another standard match may solve nothing.”

Regan: “You’re exactly right. It won’t solve a damn thing. So you know what, I’m going to make this plain and simple. Xander…you want a fight. I want a fight. Cold Blooded, you and me, and let’s take a page out of my husband’s book…You and I in a Street Fight! Anything goes. And we’ll see if I’ll earn your respect or beat some out of you then!”

The crowd roars. Regan turns and storms off. The cheers continue as Breakdown cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Ace Marshall vs. Katie Steward

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans erupt in cheers as on stage Ace Marshall steps out with Oakley shades and a black reflective jacket. Cassidy Carter comes out to join him by his side.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the ramp way. He snaps his fingers and bobs his head before pointing out to the crowd. Cassidy smiles broadly while stepping in a rhythm around the stage to match the beat.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. Making his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, accompanied by Cassidy Carter, The Bird Slayer, mud slinger and first of his title, Ace Marshall!"

The two make their way down the ramp. Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Cassidy climbs up on to the apron. Standing along it, she raises her head up to the rafters while leaning fully into the top rope. She sways her hips seductively before flipping over it, landing inside the ring on her feet before turning and throwing her arms up and walking toward the center of the ring just as Ace makes his way to the corner. He climbs up it before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the crowd before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for an official to grab just as the match is about to be underway.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall has had a busy night. Had some fun with Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon and then trying to talk Konrad Raab out of coming after Katie Steward.”

Knots: “Yeah, I don’t know how that’s going to go. Raab is here and he wants Katie Steward! He wants to get his hands on her and Ace meanwhile, I know there’s history with Katie. They’ve known each other for years.”

Sharper: “Perhaps he’s trying to make sure he doesn’t have to deal with Katie getting destroyed in this match.”

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

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Sweet but Psycho:” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by TJ Johnson, from Los Angeles, California, she is the Goddess of Desire, Katie Steward!”

TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length. Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Sharper: “TJ out here and Katie acting like normal. Could just not be understanding the seriousness of this all.”

Knots: “Has she ever? She’s always been focused on herself. And she’s said it in the past, this was all about helping Raab. Just like she’s helped others!”

Katie then turns and looks at Ace. Ace looks around the arena and then to Katie as the bell sounds. Ace starts to circle as Katie walks around the ring, showing herself off as Ace looks at her. Katie just smiles before we see Konrad Raab walking out from the back. Ace stops and turns and walks over to the ropes. Konrad Raab heads down to the ring.

Ace: “Hey! Shoo! Shoo! I need to prove I’m the Best Best Wrestler in the World! I can beat her! Shoo!”

Konrad continues to come to the ring, almost stalking. Katie ignores him entirely and runs over and rolls Ace up with an Okana roll.

Ace kicks out. Katie falls forward and rolls through the ropes to the floor. She then notices Konrad heading to the ring. Katie lets out a quick scream and rolls back in. Konrad lunges to the ring and Ace starts to get up and Katie grabs Ace and pushes him toward the ropes. Ace looks around.

Ace: “Hey! Wait! I just didn’t want you to die while I’m here! I’m not going to die for you! I won’t be your Jesus!”

Katie: “We go back a long way! Do it! I’ll direct a great remembrance video!”

Konrad then rolls into the ring and Ace turns and we see Gigi and Maddy running out from the back. Ace backs away as Gigi and Maddy reach in and pull Raab to the floor. Katie just smiles, immediately changing her demeanor before Ace turns and Katie nails him with the Best Superkick Ever. The crowd ohs. Katie goes for the pin.

Ace shoots his shoulder up as Katie rolls off. She gets up and stomps Ace in the chest and then again and again. On the floor, we see Gigi and Maddy clubbing away on Konrad, trying to protect Katie.

Sharper: “Katie’s demeanour changes. She just wants a win. Ace making it clear, this was just a favour for her. They go way back.”

Knots: “And he wants a clean win. He doesn’t want Raab out here. He’s taking something seriously.”

Sharper: “As Gigi and Maddy do the dirty work and Katie is happy to take advantage in the ring!”

Katie gets a few more shots in before grabbing Ace and moving him to the ropes. She then leans on his back.

Raab shoves Maddy away meanwhile and then turns and Gigi kicks him in the ribs. She kicks him again and Maddy turns and runs over, but Konrad throws Gigi into Maddy. Maddy falls over and down to the mats as Katie then grabs Ace and drags him up enough before hooking his head. Ace however lifts her up and throws her forward, dropping her chest first into the mat. Raab then European uppercuts Gigi, knocking her back and into the barricade. He walks over and grabs her before hooking her up and hitting a vertical suplex on the floor. He gets up a s Maddy recovers. Back in the ring, Ace whips Katie into the corner and runs after her and clotheslines her in the corner. He then grabs her by the head and hits a running bulldog. Katie rolls over as Ace gets up. He looks over to see Konrad turning and starting to head into the ring.

Sharper: “Konrad dispatching Maddy and Gigi, just using pure strength and that desire for revenge! Katie faking news that Konrad’s wife was giving birth. One thing matters more than anything to Konrad – it’s his family!”

Knots: “And Ace gets Katie down, but now has to deal with Konrad entering the ring.”

Konrad gets up and the official gets in front of him. Konrad looks at him before turning to Ace. Ace just looks around.

Cassidy: “TJ just said your wife [bleep]!”

Cassidy points to TJ as TJ looks around, shaking his head.

Knots: “Oh no…”

Sharper: “Cassidy just made sure TJ’s now the target. Guess she’s in on this with Ace!”

Knots: “Clearly he wants to beat Katie! Or he’s just doing this for his own entertainment! I don’t know!”

Konrad then drops down to the floor. Ace turns to Cassidy and smirks before turning back to Katie. Katie however rolls him up with a small package as Konrad walks around the ring.

Ace kicks out. Both get up as Konrad starts to pick up speed and TJ spins around a corner and Cassidy trips him. TJ falls over as Konrad walks around the ring. Ace then turns to Katie who kicks him in the ribs. She double underhooks him, but Ace back drops her over. Katie rolls over and gets up and Ace kicks her in the ribs and hits a double underhook backbreaker. Ace turns and goes for the pin.

Katie kicks out. Ace looks up as Konrad then grabs TJ from behind and pulls him up before spinning him around and grabs him by the throat and lifts him up before dropping him with the Iceinator on the floor. The crowd ohs. Konrad looks at TJ before getting up and turning to the ring.

Sharper: “TJ! Oh God! The thud! The Iceinator on the floor!”

Knots: “Well he’s down, but Maddy and Gigi are back up!”

Konrad turns to the ring and sees Katie and grabs at her. The crowd roars and Katie fights as the official drops down to the floor. As this happens, Gigi and Maddy run around and both jump up and start to double-team Konrad again. Konrad tries to fight them off as Katie backs away. The official tries to break it up and Ace turns and looks at them before we see Chris Cannon running out from the back. He slides into the ring and Ace turns only for Chris to immediately flatten him with a C4. Chris turns around and grabs his chin and holds it, snapping at him.

Chris: “You disrespect punk!”

Chris then gets up and stomps him in the face. Cassidy slides into the ring. Chris rolls out of the ring and turns to the rampway, heading to the back.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon! Cannon! From behind! Ace walked right into it!”

Knots: “Konrad being attacked by Gigi and Maddy, causing Ace’s attention to turn. Gigi and Maddy are moved away from Konrad as the official turns to the ring and sees Cassidy in the ring. He tells her to leave. Cassidy points to Ace as Ace rolls over in pain. Katie looks in and slides in. She heads over and quickly grabs Ace as he holds his ribs, clearly in pain and double underhooks him. Chris heads to the back as the crowd boos louder. Katie then hits the Save the Queen. The crowd boos as Katie rolls Ace over.

The crowd boos as Katie rolls off. The bell sounds.

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

Sharper: “And Katie Steward steals this!”

Knots: “She may be, but Konrad’s getting back up!”

Konrad gets up and pulls himself into the ring. Katie turns and now, finally accepting the threat, rolls to the ring frantically. Gigi and Maddy start to help TJ up as he’s clearly in pain and hurt. Konrad gets up and seethes as the Stewards as they back away. Katie celebrates a bit as Ace is checked on by Cassidy.

Backstage, we see Chris Cannon walking backstage, smiling as we then see Asher Hayes running over and nailing him from the side. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes attacking Chris Cannon backstage!”

Knots: “He was watching and he was not going to let Cannon get away scot free!”

Asher Hayes kicks him in the ribs and then again and again. The crowd cheers as Chris Cannon leans against the wall when we see Sienna Swann, Xiomara Diaz and Bree Lancaster running over. Sienna Swann and Xiomara Diaz quickly get on Asher as Bree checks on Chris. Sienna and Diaz both kick away at Asher, knocking him down and both start to stomp away. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Sienna! Xiomara! They were there.”

Knots: “Bree too! For good measure, but look who is leading it. Sienna especially. She’s lost it!”

They get several more shots in before we see Chris starting to get up and he moves past Bree and moves in and starts to join in on stomping away on Asher Hayes. Hayes covers up as the boos continue. Bree keeps watching before we see Selena Frost running into view with a chair.

Bree: “Hey! Selena!”

Sienna: “What?”

Bree: “Selena!”

Sienna: “Of course she couldn’t stay out of this!”

Selena runs over and Bree moves out of the way as Selena holds the chair up. She swings at Chris, Sienna and Xiomara who juke in a different direction. Bree quickly disappears heading a different way. Sienna starts to turn back, pulled back by Xiomara.

Sienna: “Yeah! Gotta be the center of attention. They had nothing to do with you.”

Selena: “They do when you’re running around attacking people for the hell of it. Because you’re a sore loser!”

Sienna: “Oh yeah, Face of SCW!”

We then see Jake Starr coming into view with a chair of his own. The crowd roars. Starr and Frost look at one another and then their chairs.

Sienna: “Come to attack us from behind again!”

Xiomara: “Come on! Sienna!”

Chris watches Selena and Jake as Sienna is dragged off by Xiomara. Selena then bends over to check on Asher who coughs in pain, rolling over.

Asher: “Didn’t realize she’d be that rough…”

Asher coughs as the scene cuts to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Konrad Raab standing backstage. Jessica Winters is walking over to her. Konrad just looks at her. He slowly takes off the mask, grasping it in his hand and looking at her.

Konrad: “It’s fine…My problem is not with you…”

Konrad pauses a bit longer as Jessica steps forward.

Konrad: “I have nothing much to say except that I am tired of Katie Steward running. She tricked me into thinking my wife was giving birth to our son. She used my FAMILY for some sideshow production.”

Konrad pauses.

Konrad: “I just want one thing…her one on one, at Cold-Blooded…no place to hide. Sasha…I don’t ask for much, but I want this. Give me Katie Steward in a steel cage…ONE ON ONE!”

Jessica: “Thank you for your time Konrad.”

Konrad looks at the mask in his hand as we cut to the ring.

In the ring, we see Cookie standing in the ring with Derek Adonis, in his wrestling attire. The crowd cheers.

Cookie: “Last week, those meanies in Infamous came and attacked the KABLAMOPOTAMAS all for what? Because we were going to help out? Offer some help. Stress is an important problem!”

Cookie pauses as the crowd cheers a bit as Adonis nods.

Cookie: “It can lead to dysfunction or for your success in things drying up!”

Knots: “Yeah!”

Cookie: “And we just were going to offer help, but now…Syren, Ravyn…Christy….all of you. I hope you’ll have your unfulfilled lives while Derek and I rise to the top!”

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

Cookie: “And you can kiss my patootie! No help for any of you!”

Adonis looks at Cookie and nods as Cookie brings the microphone down before handing it back to Jason Phillips.

Derek Adonis vs. Tommy Valentine

SCW Television Championship

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall… and it is for the SCW Television Title. Introducing first, already in the ring, the challenger… 270 pounds of loving… fighting out of Las Vegas, DEREK ADONIS!”

Derek Adonis blows Cookie a kiss as she leaves the ring and Derek Adonis slaps his face repeatedly, looking to prepare himself for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Some strong words from Cookie, she’s getting outspoken.”

Knots: “We all knew that was coming if you paid any attention to Cookie’s twitter. And they’ll help everyone!”

Sharper: “But in her own way, showing how she’s not going to let Infamous walk over her. They not being here due to the press for Syren’s new book, Chapter One, available at book stores everywhere.”

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

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

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NOW!

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

Phillips: “And his opponent, the current reigning SCW Television Champion and one half of the Tag Team Champions, weighing in at 205 pounds…. THOMAS VALENTINE!”

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

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

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

Sharper: “Thomas Valentine has seen a resurrection in his career. He’s amassing gold in SCW.”

Knots: “Something has changed about him. He’s fighting with an edge. He’s fighting with a chip on his shoulder. Love him or hate him, you have to give credit. He’s making that success happen.”

Sharper: “And against some elite talent too.”

The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp as he looks out into the audience that are now cheering loudly, chanting his name in some cases. He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before he resumes walking down to the ring. As he walks past the barrier he looks out into the crowds and goes to high fives a few fans before moving on down the ramp, the smirk still on his face before he slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before smiling at all the fans in the crowds. Thomas throws up both title belts into the air. He mouths something to Derek. Derek hurries forward and Thomas tosses the titles up before catching Derek on the nose with a cheap shot. Derek goes down.

Knots: “What was that for?!”

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine showing zero respect toward Adonis or his belts right now.”

Knots: “You can hear Cookie admonishing the referee for letting that happen.”

A member of the ring crew snatches the titles and brings them over to the ring keeper. The referee kneels down next to Derek and checks on him. Derek pushes the referee away and gets to his feet. The referee calls for the bell and Thomas Valentine walks up to Derek, boots him repeated in the midsection. Derek catches the third kick, spins Thomas around. When Thomas is facing Derek again, he’s met with a clothesline. Thomas rolls to his feet, hurtles towards and then off the ropes into shoulder block. The crowd cheers as Thomas sits up, holding his jaw. Derek Adonis waves Thomas to stand.

Sharper: “Derek Adonis, who might be described a teddybear in some circles, is enraged by that sucker punch.”

Knots: “He’s definitely throwing his weight around!”

Sharper: “Thomas Valentine has a savage look on his face. He’s not willing to accept this situation. The champion’s angry too now.”

Thomas Valentine climbs to his feet. Derek clubs him on the top of the skull with a forearm. He winds before another one but this one’s blocked by Thomas. Thomas slaps Derek across the face, hard enough that Derek loses his balance and staggers three steps the right. He returns with an uppercut that catches Thomas, launches him into the corner. Derek comes running and steamrolls him against the corner. He whips Thomas Valentine into the opposite corner and flattens him again. He backpedals to give space to the heaving Thomas, scoops him up and slams him flat onto the canvas.

Knots: “Derek Adonis is manhandling Thomas Valentine.”

Sharper: “Many of those attacks are aimed to wear down Thomas. I’m surprised he hasn’t tried to take out the legs, to ground Thomas Valentine and limit the scope of his attacks.”

Derek claps as he liens up Thomas Valentine for another attack. He steps forward for another clothesline but Thomas ducks underneath. Derek turns and there’s a front dropkick to send him tripping back into the corner. Thomas Valentine runs in with a shoulder to the midsection. He rams his shoulder repeatedly against the sternum of Derek Adonis. Derek Adonis shoves Thomas Valentine back. He steps forward but there’s an enziguri which stuns Derek. From the side, Thomas springboards off the ropes to spear Derek to the mat.

Sharper: “The champion hooks the challenger’s leg. The pin!”

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Sharper: “Derek Adonis explodes out of that pin to freedom.”

Knots: “He wants his third go as Television Champion. He wants it bad. And of course, he’s going to fight hard, he has Cookie cheering in his corner.”

Sharper: “Only a handful of others have held the TV belt three times, one of them happen to be the defending champion right now, Thomas Valentine.”

Valentine stalks Derek. Derek crawls to the ropes and pulls himself up. Thomas stomps down onto the back of the knee of Derek. Derek falls into the ropes. Valentine reaches over and throws his weight backwards with a Russian legsweep but Derek holds onto the top rope, and throws out his hip to send Thomas flying onto his ass. Thomas scrambles to his feet and gets lifted by Derek, drops onto Derek’s knee, groin-first, for an inverted atomic drop. Thomas Valentine hops up and down, but before he can make too much of a deal out of the illegal move, Derek pulls him into a tight bear hug and begins to squeeze.

Derek Adonis: “TAP!”

Sharper: “Derek Adonis with the bear hug applied, he’s squeezing the life out of Tommy Valentine.”

Knots: “Even if Tommy doesn’t tap, that hold exhausts your body. You’re not breathing properly. You’re straining your body to escape.”

Thomas Valentine shakes his head ‘no’ before headbutting Derek in the face. Derek yells in pain but lifts Valentine up and slams him down to the canvas. Valentine hurries to his feet. Derek comes off the ropes, raising his boot to kick Valentine into the head. The crowd cheers as Valentine falls back into the corner. Derek comes charging in with the KABLAM! No- Tommy Valentine ducks underneath, spins around and as Derek’s chest bounces off the top turnbuckle. Valentine leaps up and catches him with the Messiah Syndrome! Derek bounces off the knees and onto the canvas. Thomas walks over and shoves him over, hooks the leg.

Sharper: “The pin!”

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Sharper: “No! Derek gets his shoulder up before two.”

Knots: “Derek Adonis was looking to finish this fight but Thomas Valentine quick to turn the tables.”

Thomas Valentine climbs to his feet and walks over to the top rope. He throws up his arm as he climbs to the top turnbuckle. He turns, and dives! Force of Nature misses as the big man rolls out of the way. Both men are down. Cookie begins to clap her hands over her head and the crowd gets behind her. Derek Adonis battles to his feet, finding his feet before Thomas Valentine. Valentine climbs, trying to locate Derek. He turns and there’s a jab… and there’s another jab… and third jab. Adonis rolls his arms and delivers a hammer fist onto the top of the head. The referee warns Derek but Derek steps forward with a hook and Valentine stumbles about until finally lands in the corner. The crowd explodes!

Sharper: “This is it!”

Knots: “Here comes the KABLAM!”

Sharper: “No! Valentine again dodges the vicious attack.”

Valentine cuts the corner into the ropes and comes off as again Adonis comes stumbling into the center of the ring.

Sharper: “KNEE DEEP!”

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3!

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

Sharper: “Thomas Valentine retains!”

Knots: “Cookie’s hurrying into the ring to keck on Adonis. She’s warning Thomas Valentine to stay away.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Valentine’s content to gather his belts and walk out as still the SCW Television Champion.”

Valentine gets up and demands his belts. The official grabs them before handing them off to Tommy. Tommy holds both his World Tag Team and Television Championships over his head. The crowd boos him as he looks around. He then throws them over his shoulders and smiles as he starts to head out of the ring.

We see Sienna Swann in her locker room with Bree Lancaster and Chris Cannon.

Sienna: “She has to get involved. We were just sending a message. You RESPECT us. You BOW DOWN to us.”

Chris: “Just means we’re going to have to extend this message.”

Xiomara: “Okay, guys…you know what…we should call it a night. We’ve got enough targets on our back.”

Bree: “Yeah, plus we know Selena and Jake aren’t above using weapons.”

Sienna: “Good…make them miss us.”

Chris smirks.

Chris: “Come on.”

Xiomara: “Bree…go with them. I’ll get their bags.”

Bree: “Alright.”

Bree grabs her title and heads off as Sienna and Chris leave. Xiomara watches and we hear the door close before Xiomara pulls out her phone and dials it. She waits a moment, presumably as it rings. She then hears a response.

Xiomara: “Yeah, it’s me….she’s fine…for now. But we’re breaking a few eggs. We’re going to have to have you take care of your scheduling issues. Something big is happening and the more back up, the better.”

Xiomara listens for a moment.

Xiomara: “She’ll be over the moon.”

Xiomara hangs up and turns and goes to grab Chris and Sienna’s bags as the scene cuts to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Tommy Valentine is smiling as he walks backstage and we then see the smile evaporate as Blake Mason walks over to him. Jaxson Sullivan stands with him.

Tommy: “Oh…did your precious little sis-in-law run to you crying.”

Blake: “She doesn’t know I’m here. But I’m getting sick of this attitude, Tommy.”

Tommy: “Why? Just unhappy that while you just flail, I’ve been on the rebound. Rising to new heights. Double champion!”

Blake looks at the titles.

Blake: “No…I have a problem when you all but slap my sister-in-law just because it makes you feel good.”

Tommy: “It’s not that…other things make me feel good.”

Blake: “What’s that supposed to-“

Blake turns as Kandis walks over, wearing tight booty shorts and a tight top. She smirks as she looks at Blake.

Kandis: “Hi Blake…”

Tommy smirks.

Kandis: “Heard so much about your little experience…and I stress little. But you…”

Kandis turns and walks over to Jaxson.

Kandis: “But you, I’ve heard nothing about-“

Blake: “And you’re not going to-“

Before Blake can even finish the thought, Tommy nails Blake in the side of the head with the Tag Team Championship belt. Blake goes down as Jaxson Sullivan steps forward and catches Blake before spinning around and getting ready to protect him.

Tommy: “No one can resist you Kandis.”

Kandis smirks.

Kandis: “Now, I feel like letting some love in!”

Tommy laughs as they head off as the crowd boos.

Aaron Blackbourne vs. Jay Gold

“Until the Day I Die” hits the sound system, as a golden hue washes over the arena. As soon as the loud crash is heard a few measures in, Jay Gold appears on the stage. The crowd pops for the SCW Hall of Famer. Jay surveys the crowd with squinted eyes before strolling down the ramp towards the ring. Once there, Jay stands up on the apron, and looks out and smiles. He steps into the ring and once he's in the middle of his ring with his arms held up high, golden pyro explodes out of all four turnbuckles as the crowd continues to cheer Gold. Jay readies himself for the pending battle.

Sharper: “Jay Gold’s been on a bit of a downward slope recently, but a win tonight would definitely put him back on the right track.”

Knots: “He made it clear that all he wants is a straightforward match with Aaron Blackbourne. We know Aaron will give him that, but the real question is if Aaron will be allowed to.”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “My Name” by From Ashes To New begins, the lyrics starting about eight seconds into the song. White lights slowly begin to envelop the stage as we see that smoke has also begun to engulf it. The Tron also comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations, as well as clips of his various artistic endeavors including writing, painting, drawing and digital art. During this, we see a figure standing in the smoke, but that and the lighting make it impossible to tell who the silhouette belongs to. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the sides of the stage in sync with the silhouette throwing his arms in the familiar raised and outstretched pose, the smoke clearing almost as if on command to reveal the creative soul himself, causing the fans to erupt into cheers. The lights start to come back on, although they're both dimmed and rotating between every color in the spectrum to the beat of the song, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile. As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, the lights going out again as white spotlights suddenly come on and converge upon him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment, also letting the lyrics of the song serve as a reminder of exactly who he is and why he does this. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring as the lights completely return to normal, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne would love nothing more than to get back on track himself, especially after the war he had with James Evans for the World Title not that long ago.”

Knots: “No kidding, but the problem is that Shilo Valiant decided to resurface and go back to haunting him like a ghost, something he’s going to have to put out of his mind if he wants to prevail over SCW’s first-ever Supreme Champion.”

The bell rings and both men meet in the center of the ring, talking for a brief moment before exchanging a handshake that gets a small pop from the fans. They circle one another before engaging in a lockup, which Gold ends when he’s able to transition into a side headlock. He cranks on it before Blackbourne elbows him in the gut. He hits a second elbow before backing against the ropes and firing Gold off. He goes for a dropkick, but Gold hooks the top rope to keep from rebounding and Aaron hits the mat, and when he gets back up Gold charges in and clotheslines him over the top rope and out of the ring!

Sharper: “Gold with the upper hand to start this contest. Unfortunately, it’s hard to tell if this is due to his experience advantage or Blackbourne’s head being elsewhere.”

Knots: “I’d like to say the former, but something tells me we’re about to get a lot more of the latter. Look who’s joining us!”

As Knots points towards the fans on the side of the ring where Aaron is pulling himself up using the ring apron, the fans are buzzing as a figure can be seen making his way through the crowd. Just as Blackborune’s back to his feet, he turns towards the fans and catches sight of Shilo Valiant moving to claim an empty seat in the front row, waving to Aaron and even seemingly offering him a handful of the popcorn he’s brought with him. As he takes his seat, Aaron looks about ready to walk over and deck him, until he realizes the referee’s count is getting fairly close to 10 and turns to slide back into the ring. Instinctively, he braces himself but relaxes a bit when he realizes Gold is very well aware of what’s going on and is keeping his distance so Blackbourne can refocus, which gets some very audible booing from Shilo.

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant’s decided to get a front-row seat for this match, playing more games with Blackbourne.”

Knots: “He may not like it, but Jay’s made it pretty clear he’s had enough of Shilo’s antics already just like Aaron has.”

The two men lock up again, and this time Blackbourne is able to take advantage with his own side headlock. He cranks on it before glancing over to where Shilo is, finding him leaning back and yawning. The momentary lapse in focus allows Gold to slip free and go straight into a hammerlock. He slowly starts to transition into trying to apply a sleeper, but Blackbourne manages to grab his head and sit out into a jawbreaker! Gold stumbles back as Blackbourne gets back to his feet before running towards the ropes, where he springboards off the middle one and twists to catch Gold with a european uppercut!

Shilo: “Is that really the most entertaining thing you’ve got Aaron? I could do that in my sleep!”

Blackbourne starts to go for a cover, but stops when Shilo audibly yells over the cheering fans. A few of the ones seated around him begin to boo, and he responds by holding his hands up innocently. The distraction allows Gold to suddenly pick Blackbourne’s leg and take him to the mat, but instead of following up he backs away as Aaron stares up at him.

Gold: “Don’t worry about him. This is just you and me, nobody else.”

Blackborune nods before getting back to his feet, rolling his eyes a bit at Shilo’s repeated jeering over all of this. Blackbourne charges and tries to clothesline Gold, but he ducks and as Blackbourne rebounds, Gold catches him with a hurricanrana and holds him for the pin!

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Blackbourne kicks out! He glances over and sees Shilo just laughing at what almost happened, even throwing his arm around the fan next to him who just looks disturbed by his amusement.

Sharper: “Blackbourne’s trying to mount some offense, but Shilo clearly wants to make sure he knows he’s there.”

Knots: “Shilo’s presence has pretty much derailed this match, and I’m sure- wait a minute, who’s that?”

At Knots’ exclamation, the camera suddenly cuts to see a hooded figure slowly making their way through the crowd and down towards the ring, almost looking like they’re trying to avoid being caught. We cut back to the ring where Gold has grabbed a rising Blackbourne and takes him over with a snapmare before applying the sleeper hold. He applies pressure as the referee checks to make sure it isn’t a choke while Blackbourne’s arms move about, desperately trying to find a way out.

Shilo: “If you fall asleep Aaron, I know I’ll be joining you! BORING!”

Gold sneers but ignores the heckler as he tries to apply more pressure, though Blackbourne is slowly starting to get his feet under him. He elbows Gold in the gut again, and Gold quickly releases the hold and whips him into the ropes before catching him on the way back with a cross body block! He hooks the leg.

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Blackbourne kicks out! The camera suddenly cuts once again to see the hooded figure that’s been sneaking through the crowd having gotten much closer now, moving out of the aisles and starting to essentially climb over seats and other fans, much to their anger.

Knots: “Someone’s clearly not endearing themselves to these fans, but I want to know who they are and what they’re doing.”

Sharper: “We’ve already got enough uninvited guests with Shilo out here, and Blackbourne’s been struggling to focus because of that!”

Gold measures Blackbourne as he rises before running off the ropes, but whatever he’d planned hits a brick wall as he gets caught with a discus elbow smash! Gold staggers back as Blackbourne takes a moment to get his bearings. Gold charges at him, but Blackbourne blocks a clothesline and takes him over with an exploder suplex! The fans are on their feet, but Shilo looks like he’s about to leap over the barricade. As soon as Aaron notices, he looks ready to strike, but Shilo returns to his seat in laughter before enjoying some of his popcorn. Blackborune turns to see Gold has started to get back to his feet, yelling at Aaron to keep his focus only on him. Aaron takes a deep breath and nods before the two close the distance, but Blackbourne strikes first with a step-up enzuigiri! Gold slowly drops to his knees as Aaron looks out at the fans cheering him on that are opposite where Shilo is before he starts throwing a series of shoot kicks into Gold’s chest! With each kick, Shilo can be heard obnoxiously yelling “NO!” upon impact. Blackbourne backs away from Gold and shoots Shilo a look of anger before he turns and sprints into a soccer kick, but Gold manages to roll out of the way! Blackbourne turns to him and Gold drills him with a nasty knee right to the gut that drops Blackbourne to his knees! Gold pulls him up and starts to hook him for The Golden Moment, pausing to glare over at Shilo who’s enthusiastically motioning for him to just do it already, but when he goes to execute it Blackbourne slips free and grabs Gold’s head before suddenly running towards the corner and connecting with a sliced bread #2!

Sharper: “Blackbourne just averted disaster by using Shilo’s own E-Factor!”

Knots: I don’t know if it was intentional or not, but Blackbourne still found a unique way out of trouble regardless!”

Blackbourne uses the ropes to help him back to his feet as the fans are going nuts. He stares a hole through Shilo, yelling out to him if that was entertaining enough. Shilo responds by grabbing a big handful of popcorn and throwing it at Aaron. Aaron steps out onto the apron as Shilo throws more popcorn at him before standing up and looking ready to jump the barricade, but as he goes to set his tub of popcorn down he notices the hooded figure that’s been sneaking around suddenly leaps over the second row of chairs and swings a lead pipe right at his head! Shilo manages to duck and quickly leaps over the barricade and backs away from Aaron and the figure, whose hood has fallen to reveal the face of Datura!

Sharper: “Datura was the other person coming through the crowd, and she’s here to take Shilo’s head off for attacking her at Retribution!”

Aaron and Datura exchange looks that almost question what the other one’s doing as Shilo starts to head towards the ramp. As he gets there, however, he’s met by Gold, who’s had enough of his interruptions and slid out of the ring so he can deck him right in the face!

Sharper: “And Gold nails Shilo Valiant! Even he’s done with Shilo’s antics!”

Shilo falls back to the ramp and scrambles to get back to his feet as Datura takes notice and begins chasing after him, Shilo quickly heading backstage with her in hot pursuit.

Knots: “Datura’s chasing Shilo right out of the arena! She wants her own proverbial pound of flesh out of him!”

As the two of them disappear, Gold rolls back into the ring as Aaron steps between the ropes. The two of them make eye contact and Aaron responds to something Jay says with a smile and a nod. After a moment of circling the ring and resetting, Blackbourne suddenly charges at Gold for a front dropkick, but Gold sidesteps and lets him crash to the mat. He dives in to grab him, but Blackbourne rises back to his feet and manages to hoist Gold up to Pull the Trigger, but Gold manages to squirm free! He lands behind Blackbourne and spins him around into another hard knee to the gut before twisting him around, looking for The Golden Moment again, but Blackbourne suddenly leaps into the air and aims behind him, smashing Gold in the nose with a pele-style version of the Unchained Creativity! Gold drops to his knees before hitting the mat facefirst, and Blackbourne rolls him over and into a cover.

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The bell rings and “My Name” by From Ashes To New hits the speakers again as Blackbourne slowly rises to his feet, the referee raising his arm in victory. After this, he goes to check on Gold and helps him back to his feet.

Phillips: “Here is your winner… AARON BLACKBOURNE!”

Sharper: “This may not have been the absolute pure showcase either of these men wanted, but they did their best to put on a show for these fans despite our uninvited heckler.”

Knots: “Blackbourne’s somehow back in the win column, and Datura’s probably run Shilo out into the parking lot by now. I’d say that’s as good a reason as any to celebrate!”

Blackbourne and Gold shake hands while conversing about what happened, with Jay looking disappointed by the loss but taking it in stride, congratulating the creative soul on his hard-fought victory all the same.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays throughout the arena before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for the Handsome Devils Club vs. The Wonderland comes up.

Sharper: “Well it’s here, and it’s going to be violent. The Handsome Devils Club are planning to take the Wonderland to Jersey…in Mexico. A Jersey Street Fight, it’s next, on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Handsome Devils Club vs. The Wonderland

New Jersey Street Fight

The lights cut and the screen goes black, before a logo starts to appear piece by piece on it in brilliant white.

HANDSOME DEVILS CLUB!

As the logo appears in full, “Handsome Devils Club” by Pure Love hits the speakers and the fans roar as a spotlight appears on the stage where David Helms and Jason Helms both stand side by side. David has his arms outstretched in front of him in the Self High Five while Jason has one arm outstretched, his hand cocked like a pistol and the camera moves towards them just as they both react. David emphatically splits his hands apart as Jason ‘fires’ the gun and the whole crowd shout “Bang” as one which leaves the two brothers grinning as the lights rise again. The curtain parts again as out walks Lucas Knight to join the brothers on the stage before he nods to the ring and David and Jason set off sprinting.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, is your main event, and is a New Jersey Street Fight! First, from Red Bank New Jersey, they weighed in earlier tonight at a combined weight of four hundred and twenty four pounds and are accompanied to the ring by Lucas Knight; they are the team of David Helms and Jason Helms… THE HANDSOME DEVILS CLUB!”

The brothers hit the ring and David slides in legs first while Jason goes head first, before both leap back up and hit opposite corners. They scale the middle turnbuckle and repeat their own hand gestures as Lucas makes his way to ringside. As they finish playing up to the fans, the two brothers make their way to their corner and exchange words with Lucas for a moment before looking at each other and pacing around the ring.

Sharper: “They have come not for a match, but for a fight. Dressed in street clothes. This is going to be one of the books.”

Knots: “Going to their roots they said and David, he’s a crazy bastard. Jason, he’s a crazy bastard, and Lucas, he’s a British crazy bastard!”

Sharper: “It is only the Helmses in this though. Lucas is out here knowing full well it’s going to be three on three no matter what. To even the odds!”

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

Phillips: “Their opponents, from Black Rock Desert, Nevada, accompanied by Giovanni Aries, they are the team of Cain Adams and Alice Ames, they are the Wonderland!”

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

“DEATH TO THE LIZARD KINGDOM!!!!”

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

Sharper “Giovanni Aries not a legal combatant, but we know he’ll get involved.”

Knots: “If the Handsome Devils Club can break past Adams and Ames!”

Sharper: “Well anything goes in this one. The only rule is that it must end in the ring.”

Knots: “Oh God. We needed some structure!”

The bell sounds and David, Jason and Lucas run right for Adams and Ames. Giovanni steps up and dives forward and takes Jason down with a crossbody into a tackle as David and Lucas go after Cain and Alice. Alice covers up as David clubs her a few times and throws her to the floor. Lucas nails Cain with a few clubbing blows before he elbows Lucas in the jaw. David turns and nails him with a forearm shot and then another. Cain shoves David back with a pieface and David rolls through. Lucas turns back and kicks Cain in the ribs and then backs up and clotheslines him in the jaw. Cain falls through the ropes and to the floor, landing on his feet. Lucas goes to follow. David waves him off. Lucas steps back as David springboards to the top rope and dives forward, nailing Cain with a diving forearm to the jaw. Cain and David land on the mats. Giovanni continues to hammer away on Jason before Lucas goes over and stomps him in the back.

Sharper: “Lucas and David working over the legal team. Cain down on the floor as David Helms went airborne!”

Knots: “That didn’t take long. Giovanni now having to deal with Lucas after he got too focused on the betrayer.”

Giovanni rolls over and Lucas stomps him in the face and then then ribs. Giovanni moves to the ropes and laughs at Lucas as Lucas stomps him in the face and then again. Alice however rolls into the ring, having grabbed a kendo stick. She gets up and runs over and nails Lucas in the back hard with it. The crowd ohs and Lucas falls to a knee. Alice backs up and nails him again. Lucas falls through the ropes, down to the floor. Alice then backs up and turns before holding the kendo stick up, but Jason hits a double leg takedown. Alice hits the mat and rolls over. Jason turns and goes over to the kendo stick. Alice rolls out of the ring. Helms then turns and rolls to the floor. Giovanni gets up and turns and Jason swings at him. Giovanni ducks and steps forward. The crowd hos. Giovanni turns around and kicks him in the ribs. He then promptly hits a DDT on the floor. The crowd ohs. David meanwhile grabs Cain and throws him into the ring apron. Cain staggers off as David looks under the ring and grabs a steel chair. He throws it into the ring. He then grabs a trash can and smirks before throwing it in. Inside the trash can appear to be a number of weapons, the crowd roaring seeing it thrown in. David then kicks Cain in the ribs before rolling into the ring. He then turns and runs across the ring and dives through, taking Alice down as she walks around. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “David Helms breaking in the weapons, but more crucially, seeing how his compatriots are struggling early! Running across and taking Alice down.”

Knots: “Did she have something?!”

Sharper: “Ring bell!”

We cut to see the ring bell next to Alice as David rolls over. He gets up and Giovanni runs over and kicks him in the ribs. Giovanni then runs him over and throws him onto the announce table. David goes up and rolls through and down the other side. Giovanni then turns around when suddenly, Lucas runs at him and spears him back, driving him back first into the announce table. The crowd ohs and cheers as Giovanni rolls over in pain. Lucas gets up as Cain walks around the ring. Lucas nails Giovanni with a couple of shots as Jason stirs. Cain then walks over and grabs Lucas and pulls him up before kicking him in the ribs. He then grabs him and pulls him in and hits a belly to belly suplex on the floor. The crowd ohs and Lucas rolls over. Cain then turns and grabs David by the head. David gets up and throws hard right to the ribs and then another before Cain knees David in the ribs and then again before he just lifts him up and presses him into the ring. Cain slides in after. He gets up as David starts to get up and runs at him and nails him with a hard right and then another before running across the ring. David bounces off and jumps up for a front dropkick, but Cain catches him, throwing him down before pulling up on his legs and hoisting him up and hitting a vicious snap powerbomb. He then leans over, pinning him.

David kicks out. The crowd cheers. Cain then gets up and walks over to the trash can and sits up on its base before looking in. He smirks before pulling a kendo stick out. He turns and Jason is back in, grabbing the kendo stick Alice brought in. He lifts it up and Cain turns and goes to swing at Cain, but Jason ducks and nails Cain in the ribs with it. Cain drops his kendo stick and falls to the ropes. Jason heads over and swings the stick, nailing Cain in the back.

Sharper: “Jason Helms wearing out Cain Adams with those kendo sticks!”

Knots: “Trying to take the big man down.”

Jason then swings again and Cain swats at him. Jason falls back and sees David getting up. Jason tosses his kendo stick at David before turning and grabbing the one Cain had. The crowd roars as Cain turns around and David nails him in the ribs with his as Jason swings nailing him in the shoulder. The Helms brothers then take swings over and over, hitting Cain Adams in the arms, the back, the legs. Cain then falls to the mat and rolls over as the crowd roars. David then looks at the kendo stick and throws it away. He shakes his head. He walks over to the trash can and pulls out a baseball bat…wrapped in barbed wire. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Now wait a minute!”

Knots: “They really are going to their roots!”

Sharper: “David Helms going to the underground division in this one!”

Alice however is on the floor and she’s grabbed the chair from Jason Phillips. Cain remains down and Helms walks around the ring before turning and holding the bat and running over, jumping up and driving the barbed wire bat into the face of Cain. Cain rolls over, holding his face in pain. The crowd roars. Jason Helms turns and rolls to the floor and turns over to walk around to Giovanni, but Alice, who is hiding behind the steel steps suddenly swings the chair into the chest of Jason. Jason falls back and Alice runs at him and swings the chair, catches him in the face and chest, knocking Jason up and over the barricade into the crowd. The crowd ohs. Alice laughs a bit as she falls back. Lucas and Giovanni stir as David is now grinding the barbed wire bat into the face of Cain Adams. The crowd roars as Cain is clearly bleeding.

Sharper: “David Helms grating away at the face of Cain Adams, showing us all that he does bleed as Alice Ames sends Jason to the floor!”

Knots: “To the crowd. Just swung and caught him in the chest. I know he got his hands up, but the impact!”

Giovanni then turns Lucas gets up and Alice runs at him and throws the chair into his face. Lucas falls over to the barricade. Alice then turns around as she grabs the steel chair. David gets up and Cain crawls to the ropes, the blood streaming down his face. He starts to get up and turns and David swings, nailing him in the ribs with the bat. Alice however climbs up the apron and then to the top rope. David turns around to her and Alice dives off and using the chair, places it on her feet and pushes it into the face of David with a missile dropkick. The crowd ohs and David hits the mat. Giovanni then walks around the ring.

Sharper: “David walked into it. Cain Adams is hurt.”

Knots: “He’s a mess, but David Helms just lost his weapon!”

Sharper: “And Giovanni Aries is going for it!”

Jason Helms rolls over the barricade, back into the ringside area, blood coming from his face. David rolls over, and we see that the chair has caught him too. Giovanni Aries then reaches into the ring and grabs the barbed wire bat. He looks at it and smiles before walking over and Lucas Knight starts to get up and Aries steps over and swings, going for Lucas’ face. Lucas gets a hand up, catching it and he goes up and over the barricade to the crowd. The crowd ohs. Giovanni then smirks as he turns and rolls back into the ring as Alice Ames has mounted David Helms on his back and is nailing him with repeated blows. Alice gets up and looks around as David rolls over, the blood trickling down his face. Giovanni then hands Alice the barbed wire bat, which she at first grabs the barbed wire before spinning it around.

Knots: “She’s nuts!”

Sharper: “Well not like people handle barbed wire regularly. It hurts like a mother.”

Knots: “I think most people know not to grab the barbed wire!”

She then looks at David Helms as he gets up and Alice runs over and drives the barbed wire of the bat into the face of David, grinding it into his head. The crowd cheers as Giovanni walks around the ring toward Jason. Jason gets up and sees Giovanni before waving at him but then suddenly turning to the ring. Alice grinds the bat into the face of David before getting up. She pulls the bat up and throws it at Jason. Jason ducks and runs forward. Alice goes for a clothesline, but again Jason ducks and Jason jumps back with the Wake Up Call. The crowd cheers. Alice rolls over as Giovanni slides in. Jason gets up and Giovanni grabs the barbed wire bat before running over and placing it on the back of Jason and raking it across. The crowd ohs as Jason falls over to the ropes. Giovanni then walks over and places it on his back and grinds it in.

Giovanni: “Come on Jason! Let’s get the human skin off. See the scales beneath, you son of a bitch snake!”

Cain gets up and staggers over to the chair, moving it into position and then grabbing the trash can too and placing it on its side, next to it. Giovanni keeps raking the back of Jason, tearing up at the shirt.

Sharper: “Cain Adams back up as Jason Helms is getting his skin grated off, raked off by that bat!”

Knots: “This is sick! He’s trying to get him to prove he’s a lizard…this crap has gone on long enough!”

Sharper: “Trying to expose Jason Helms for being a snake before destroying him!?”

Giovanni pulls away and looks back to Cain, motioning to him. Jason starts to get up, gritting his teeth and he turns around before Cain kicks him in the ribs and hoists him up. He turns, looking at the chair and trash can and then hoists Jason up and turns, swinging him down and planting him through the trash can and onto the chair with the Chasing the White Rabbit. The crowd ohs and Cain gets up, not going for the pins as Jason rolls over, clearly in pain, holding his back. David rolls over to the ropes and Lucas Knight moves back to the ringside area, going up and over the barricade. We see him moving his right hand a bit and Giovanni turns and reaches out for him as Lucas swings and nails him with a hard right. Giovanni falls back, holding his jaw. Lucas rolls into the ring and as he gets up, we realize he not only has one brass knuckle, but both hands have brass knuckles with his left hand, holding a spiked one!

Sharper: “And Lucas Knight came to fight!”

Knots: “He’s making this a bit of a London Street Fight! We’re international here!”

Lucas turns and looks at Cain who is there and Cain heads over and goes to nail him, but Lucas nails him with a right hand to the ribs and then a shot with the spiked knuckles to the ribs too. Cain kicks Lucas. Lucas staggers back and then bounces off the ropes and nails Cain with a hard right before a left handed jab and then nails him in the ribs with another shot. Cain staggers back. Lucas backs up and runs at him and nails him with the left hand, knocking Cain back into the ropes and down. Lucas turns around as Giovanni gets up and Lucas turns and nails him in the ribs with a shot before backing up. He puts his hands up and just then, we see Alice Ames grabbing the steel chair. She runs over and slams it into the back of Lucas. Lucas falls over. Alice then backs up and sees David getting up. She swings at him, but David ducks. She turns and David jumps up and hits the Nightmare on Helms Street. Alice falls back and rolls to the floor. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Nightmare on Helms Street! Alice Ames sent to the floor!”

Knots: “He got all of it and Alice Ames may have taken Lucas down to a knee, but David Helms knocked her for a loop!”

Giovanni slowly looks up as Lucas starts to get up. Giovanni then steps off of Lucas and runs at David, but David catches him and hits a flapjack. David then rolls over and staggers up to his feet. He turns around as Lucas starts to get up. David rolls to the floor. Lucas smirks as we then see David Helms lifting up the ring skirt and pulling out a table. He lifts it up and slides into the ring. He then looks around, walking around the ring as Jason stirs. Lucas grabs the table, lifting up and setting up the legs. Back to David, we see him moving to another part of the ring and lifting the ring skirt up. The crowd is cheering before we see David sliding something else out. We then see security starting move fans back as we see it to be a barbed wire board! The crowd roars as David drags it around and places it on the announce table before lifting the other part up and placing it on the steel steps, moving them into position.

Knots: “Okay…this is too far! This is nuts!”

Sharper: “David Helms bringing out more barbed wire! Run through a particle board. They’re coming to take a chunk out of the Wonderland!”

Knots: “And so many people bleeding. Blood being spilled. More about to be!”

Lucas then turns and grabs Giovanni. He knees him in the ribs and Jason starts to stir. Lucas then throws Giovanni down before helping Jason up. Jason winces and starts to get up, holding his back. David Helms turns back and rolls into the ring. Cain starts to get up and pulls himself back up as Jason turns to Giovanni. Lucas runs over and goes for a hard right on Cain, but Cain grabs him and headbutts him before entering the ring. Jason lifts Giovanni up and kicks him in the ribs over and over. Giovanni smirking with each shot. Jason then nails him with a shot to the face. Giovanni’s smirk disappears. Cain meanwhile nails Lucas with a discus clothesline. He then turns and David runs at him, but Cain boots him in the face. David spins off. Jason then grabs Giovanni and drags him out to the table, but Cain walks over and grabs him and pulls his arms in before hooking them with his arms and headbutts Jason over and over again.

Sharper: “And this machine! This Wonderland Machine, Cain Adams, going through the entire Club, all to protect Giovanni!”

Knots: “There are a lot of instruments for destruction littered about!”

Cain then hoists him up and into a bearhug before driving him through the table. The crowd ohs. Cain then looks at him before turning around and David runs over and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Cain then swings, but David ducks and runs into the ropes. He hits the ropes, but Giovanni jumps up and nails him, while falling back himself. David stumbles up and Cain grabs him by the throat. He hoists him up, but David gets free and lands on the apron. Lucas then runs into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up with a boot. Cain stumbles back and to the ropes, bending over. David however hoists him up onto his shoulders. The crowd erupts in cheers and David hooks Cain’s leg enough before turning and hitting the Genesis Shift through the barbed wire board! The crowd ohs and jumps to their feet. David and Cain both writhe in pain.

Sharper: “Oh my God! Oh my God!”

Knots: “Jesus! They’re in the barbed wire right in front of us! That’s one way to get rid of the big bastard!”

Sharper: “But at what cost. David Helms in a heap. Cain Adams in pain. They’ve gone through it. The barbed wire, the splinters!”

Lucas then turns as Alice throws power into his eyes. The crowd ohs and Lucas spins around, yelling in pain, holding his eyes. Alice slides in and stomps him over and over and over again as Jason starts to crawl out. Alice then stomps him n the face before Giovanni Aries grabs Lucas and drags him out of the ring. Giovanni yells at him as Alice turns to Jason and goes over to him, but suddenly, Jason jumps up and hits the Back from the Dead on Alice. Alice rolls to her back and Jason turns and covers her!

The crowd roars as Jason rolls over. Giovanni turns around. He slides into the ring. He then runs over and stomps Jason in the back of the head.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, the Handsome Devils Club!”

The boos continue as Giovanni stomps away on Jason Helms.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries now standing alone for the Wonderland. The Handsome Devils Club has taken out Alice Ames and Cain Adams, but now Giovanni! Standing tall and going for the liberties!”

Knots: “You won the battle but the war doesn’t look to be done yet!”

The crowd boos as Giovanni then mounts Jason Helms and hammers away on him with repeated shots over and over and over again. He then gets up as David starts to get up and rolls into the ring. Giovanni then turns and grabs the barbed wire baseball bat. He looks at it and David runs over and nails him from behind. He collapses to a knee as Giovanni rolls through to the floor. He then starts to get up. Jason rolls over, wincing. David turns and checks on him as officials work on trying to get Cain Adams out. Adams however yells at them to get away from him as he fights out of the barbed wire. Jason Helms then rolls over as David turns to Lucas. Lucas getting up, rubbing his eyes.

Jason: “Get me a f[bleep]in’ microphone!”

Jason turns and rolls over as David tells him to stop. Jason reaches out and Phillips obliges. He takes it and Jason rolls over. Giovanni looks at him.

Jason: “You couldn’t just turn around and walk off. You had to take the final shots. Make me realize that you’re never gonna let this go unless I beat your ass outright, huh? Got through Cain and Alice tonight. Well this is all between you and I, right?”

Giovanni just looks at him.

Jason: “Fine…let’s do it. I’ll end this bullshit. You and I, one more time, Gio. And since we came to our domain, I’ll go to yours. Gio…Cold Blooded? I’ll kick your ass in a Wonderland match!”

The crowd roars. Giovanni just looks at him and then starts to laugh. He laughs some more as he looks at Jason.

Sharper: “What? Jason Helms challenging Giovanni Aries to a Wonderland Match?!”

Knots: “What are you doing?”

David can be seen asking the same question to Jason as Breakdown slowly fades to black…