“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

MAIN SHOW:

 

 

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

 

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

 

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the 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 TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “We are in Boston as SCW is back from its hiatus and all of the fallout from Rise to Greatness is going to be experienced! And leading that fallout is our new World Champion, Alistaire Allocco!”

 

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your NEW SCW World Champion…Alistaire Allocco!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

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

 

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A figure stands in front of the curtains, his arms are extended horizontally, and his legs spread. His back is turned to the audience. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. He turns around and looks out at the crowd as we see him take a step forward, the SCW World Championship around his waist. He looks around as the crowd cheers him. He continues to step forward before his father, Adam, runs out from the back and in front of him, pointing to him. Alistaire looks at him before returning the smile to his face. Adam leads his son down to the ring.

 

Knots: “Guess no one can doubt you now for your opening! New champion. Alistaire holding it and we know he’d never steal it. So he had to win it!”

 

Sharper: “In a hard fought three way match. We saw Syren and Infamous have several plans, including Abigail Lindsay getting involved.”

 

Knots: “Glory’s going to have something to say there.”

 

Sharper: “But in spite of that, Alistaire did as he said. He stepped up. He outwrestled both. He fought his match and he won, becoming a two time SCW World Champion!”

 

The Alloccos walk down to the ring before reaching the ring. Adam runs up the steel steps as Alistaire heads over to them. He walks up them and Adam holds the ropes open for his father. Alistaire steps in. He looks at his father before backing up and walking over to the ropes. He looks around as the crowd cheers him. Adam enters the ring, applauding his son, before walking over to Phillips, taking the microphone from him. Adam takes it and turns to the middle of the ring before pointing to his son as Alistaire walks to the opposite side of the ring, looking out to the crowd. He backs off and turns to his father.

 

Adam: “That’s right. My son, Ali…YOUR World Champion!”

 

The crowd cheers as Alistaire smiles a bit, almost okay with his father taking the lead.

 

Adam: “No more Syren on top. That’s over. Alistaire Allocco, your new champion, your new HERO!”

 

Alistaire then stops his father. Adam turns to him. They have a bit of a back and forth. Alistaire then asks for the microphone. Adam relents and backs up, giving it to him. Alistaire takes it and steps back before looking at his father.

 

Alistaire: “Dad, look, I appreciate that you’re proud and happy that I’m standing here as World Champion.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit as Adam nods.

 

Alistaire: “But I am no hero. I’m not someone who slayed a dragon. I’m not someone who like Christ himself sought to do great things. I merely am a man who is trying to do their best and at Rise to Greatness, I did one thing I knew that I could do better than Syren and Glory Braddock and that was beat them in this ring by outwrestling them!”

 

The crowd cheers a bit. Although, some boos start to come out, presumably as Glory Braddock fans, given her links to the Jones family.

 

Alistaire: “I said time and time again, the moment I stood in this ring at Taking Hold of the Flame, having outlasted thirty-nine others, that I was going to prove myself in this ring. Syren laughed at me, saying that I was naïve. Even saying that I wasn’t challenge. Then I had Glory Braddock using her Trios Tournament contract, claiming that I was naïve, that I was not going to be able to outdo Syren and that she needed to ensure Syren did not walk out champion. But I remained steadfast in my faith in myself and that I could, no matter what Syren did or plotted, no matter what Glory did in reaction, that I could do what I know I have a God-given talent for…and that is compete in this ring. And compete within the rules.”

 

Alistaire looks to the crowd.

 

Alistaire: “Compete with no excuses!”

 

The crowd cheers a bit.

 

Alistaire: “I get it. I may not be the typical champion insofar that I may be a bit wooden. People probably out there take issue with the fact that I wear my faith on my sleeve. I’m a God-fearing man and there is nothing wrong with that. More importantly, I try to be a good man. Even when my message, my aims were being misperceived. But now, there is no doubt.”

 

The crowd gives a bit more of a mixed reaction. Alistaire then looks at the title around his waist.

 

Alistaire: “Now, it’s simple. This championship represents the best in wrestling today. Period.”

 

Alistaire pauses as the crowd cheers some more.

 

Alistaire: “And we look at who held it from this show last year today. Sienna Swann and Syren.”

 

The crowd boos loudly. Alistaire looks around. Adam smirks.

 

Alistaire: “Deserved boos, but I will not say they were not champions. Instead, they were allowed to run amock with their deception, with their shortcuts, with their alliances, and their plotting! No more!”

 

Alistaire looks back down at the title.

 

Alistaire: “That ended at Rise to Greatness. That ended when I showed it could all be beaten by one thing – a correct strategy and talent. And while I know people will be standing backstage, looking at me, thinking maybe I’m naïve. I just ask you one question – who stepped up at Rise to Greatness, the main event of the biggest show of the year, and not only came in underestimated by everyone, but did exactly what they said they would.”

 

Alistaire looks at the camera.

 

Alistaire: “Me!”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Completely true.”

 

Alistaire: “So if you think you have a plan to outdo me in this ring, I will have one better. And all I ask is Sasha…I know I am a champion that I can build your vision of Supreme Championship Wrestling around. People spoke of how Rise to Greatness was your first completely under your watch. And after, I heard how many said you were pleased with that. I am not asking for favours. I will not be like others who have held this spot. All I ask is that you determine challengers who should stand up to face me. I will be honest with what I feel of others. That is who I am. I do my best not to lie. But just like my competitive spirit, it yearns to be unleashed and as your champion, I promise to be someone you, these fans, my father, my God and this sport can be proud of!”

 

Alistaire brings the microphone down. The crowd cheers some as Adam steps forward and applauds before raising Alistaire’s arm. “Eyes Like Fire” plays throughout the arena. Alistaire continues to scan the crowd before turning to the title and placing it back around his waist. His father quickly moves over and fastens it for him.

 

Sharper: “Alistaire Allocco has a lot of pride in what he accomplished.”

 

Knots: “Good reason to!”

 

Sharper: “And he’s got a bold statement and it shouldn’t be that bold. He’s going to compete. He’s going to do what he feels is to wrestle purely and he’s got the skill to back it up. The World Champion with a call to the roster and to Sasha.”

 

Knots: “The question is who could be up next. Lord knows Syren and Sienna both have been chomping at the bit for a shot!”

 

Alistaire Allocco continues to stand proudly in the ring before we cut to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Our new World Champion joining us already, but plenty to come tonight including we’re going to see a bit of revenge from Rise to Greatness. Jordan Majors stunned us all when she won for Friends with Benefits, pinning Ravyn Taylor at Rise to Greatness.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, no more friends. They’re on opposite sides of the fight now. And tonight, Jordan Majors may regret it all! She faces Christy Matthews tonight!”

 

Sharper: “Not just that, Selena Frost, after her stunning knockout victory over Xander Valentine, will be in action when she faces Cassidy Carter. And James Evans…fresh off beating Giovanni Aries…”

 

Knots: “After Giovanni told him proved him right…”

 

Sharper: “Yeah…he’ll face the second part of that manipulative alliance, Damian Angel, here tonight. Much more to come here as we experience the fallout from Rise to Greatness XVI! But let’s now go backstage where Spirit Dansby is standing by with Jake Starr!”

 

The crowd roars as we cut to the backstage area to see Spirit Dansby standing next to Jake.

 

Spirit: “Thank you Adam. Jake, you returned to the ring after a long time away at Taking Hold of the Flame. You returned to Rise to Greatness and not only that, you walked away with a win. Given everything you went through, how does it feel?”

 

Jake: “Well Marisa. It feel great to be back and you know-“

 

Spirit: “My name’s Spirit.”

 

Jake: “Oh…”

 

Spirit: “And I’m not a brunette from southern Texas.”

 

Jake: “That’s fair. What’s your name?”

 

Spirit: “Spirit Dansby. I’ve been here for a while.”

 

Jake: “Let me just get the book.”

 

Jake turns to reach off camera, but then turns back.

 

Jake: “I’m just screwing with you. God, I mistake one idiot for another idiot and now everyone thinks I’ve lost it. I may have nearly died last year, but damn it, didn’t mean I got dumber! I cam back to Rise to Greatness and I made sure to kick ass. That was an event I’ve made my bitch in the past and damn it, I want to do it again. So while I’m happy to be standing here, next year…I’m aiming big. So, to get there…it starts right now. Sasha…give me anyone. I’ll take them on, and remind the world that Only Social Misfit Remaining is going NOWHERE!”

 

Jake Starr looks at the camera and walks off. The crowd cheers. Spirit watches him leave as we cut to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns and we see Sasha with Adam and Alistaire Allocco, talking in one of the hallways backstage. Alistaire is apparently pleading his case as Sasha listens.

 

Knots: “Getting to work quick.”

 

Sharper: “Adam and Alistaire Allocco talking to the boss. Alistaire said he would play a role. He would be honest. And you can see he’s at least walking the walk after talking the talk. But the question is who will be first in line.”

 

The scene cuts away.

 

Freedom Grey vs. Max Kane

 

The chords to "He Is" by Ghost begins to play throughout the arena as the crowd murmurs in response. Freedom Grey emerges from behind the curtains, peering over the crowd briefly before Pandora emerges from behind him wrapped up in a black cowl. Clint Sampson emerges next and immediately steps forward to point at his client before beckoning at the crowd to bow their heads, going so far as to scream at the mostly silent audience.

Sampson: "Bow! I am selling a product here and that product is pain and misery to anything standing across the ring from him God damn it! Bow!"

Some in the audience boo but most mainly remain rather quiet.

Knots: “That’s one big product this man is selling.”

Sharper: “Six feet, seven inches, Freedom Grey is making his SCW debut tonight.”

Complete in black from neck to toe, Freedom's face is covered with a white face mask. Ignoring the audience and walking past Clint he makes a direct shot down the ramp, Pandora in quick pursuit as she holds onto his left hand with both of hers..

Phillips: "Making his way to the ring, hailing from parts unknown, accompanied by Clint Sampson and person anonymous, the tower known as Freedom Grey!"

As he reaches the bottom of the ramp he peers to either side briefly before walking up to the ring and grabbing the top rope to pull himself up onto the apron. Stepping over it he enters the ring and peers around at the crowd, ignoring their reaction, or lack of one. Pandora rolls into the ring under the bottom rope before standing up beside him. Clint runs up the steps and has to stop to catch his breath before entering beside them. He tries going for Phillips microphone but Phillips tosses drops it and kicks it under the bottom rope, completely ignoring him.

Knots: “Max Kane’s going to have his hands full with this behemoth. Man, oh man, I wouldn’t want to step in the ring with that dude.”

Sharper: “You pretend that Max Kane doesn’t have experience with competing against bigger man.”
The arena is silent when all of a sudden Max's Kane voice is heard through the PA system.

KANE!

MAX!

KANE!

"Suck My Kiss" then hits the PA system; the lights flashing in sync with the bass. After a few seconds, Max Kane is propelled from underneath the ramp into the air. The Breakdown crowd oohs as he then lands on his feet and drops to his knees on the ramp, the camera right in his face. Max yells at the camera before he stands on his feet. Max looks around the crowd as he immediately extends his arms out to the crowd. The young man is sporting a leopard "Rock N' Roll Unicorn" vest with big spikes on the shoulders, black tape underneath his right eye and a black bandana around his forehead and a pair of shades on his face. Max continues yelling towards the camera.

Phillips: “From San Francisco, California, weighing in at two hundred, ten pounds....he is The Rock N' Roll Unicorn.... "MAD" MAX.....KAAAAANE!”

Max walks down to the ring, looking around the crowd, yelling to them. Max once again eyes the camera as he looks at the ring. He faces the crowd, looking around at all the picture as he turns back to the camera.

Knots: “Max Kane is definitely feeling energetic tonight. What’s up with that? Did Mad Max spray some paint in his face before coming out?”

Sharper: “He came close to winning that battle royal on Rise to Greatness’s preshow but he’s not happy. Not happy at all. He knows he can do better.”

The youngster picks up his pace and walks past the camera towards the apron. He runs into the ring and he tosses his vest across the ring! Max yells to the crowd and motions for them to make some noise. He points to every section of the arena before extending his arms. He then claps his hands, yelling "KANE. MAX. KANE." Max moves to the corner and Clint Sampson starts barking orders at Grey. Kane claps his hands while his back is turned and this gives Freedom Grey the opportunity to strike from behind. Grey clubs him, knocking Kane down into the corner. The referee immediately calls for the bell.

Sharper: “Referee’s letting the newcomer get a jump on Grey.”

Knots: “Maybe Max Kane is getting a little cocky there, discrediting the rookie. Stupid move, Max! This man’s a beast!”

Sharper: “Sampson seems to be directing Freedom Grey from the sidelines.”

Freedom grabs Kane by the neck and lower back and basically tosses him across the ring. Mad Max rolls and is only stop by the bottom turnbuckle. Kane sits up and immediately Freedom Grey comes rushing in with a knee to the face. He doesn’t stop, grabbing Kane by the chest and pulling him onto his feet. He whips Kane into the ropes, follows in pursuit. When Kane rebounds off the ropes, he comes crashing right into Freedom Grey. Kane does a 360 upon collision with Grey’s clothesline.

Sharper: “The power and speed that Freedom Grey possesses is incredible.”

Knots: “I don’t think Kane know what hit him. Did you see him flying?”

Kane crawls towards the ropes but before he can reach them, he’s once again snatched up by Grey. Grey spins Max around and tosses him towards the corner. Kane rolls forward and his back strikes the turnbuckle while he was in an upside-down position. He bounces off, holds his back in pain. Freedom Grey steps up over him, reaches down and locks in a full nelson. Max struggles, trying to slip out but Freedom lifts him up onto his feet. He keeps the hold locked in. Sampson is on the outside, telling him to slam Kane to oblivion. Grey elevates Max and slams him down onto the canvas. Sampson motions for Grey to cover:

Sharper: “Full Nelson slam and Grey goes for the cover.”

1…


2-

Sharper: “Just barely a two count despite the dubbing Max has had so far in this match.”

Knots: “As much as I am in awe of Freedom’s strength, maybe he should hook the leg next time.”

Sharper: “Rookie mistake so far but the only one we’ve seen.”

Freedom Grey sizes Max Kane up as Kane searches for his feet. He stands and turns, but ducks underneath a big boot from Grey. Kane bounces off the ropes and smashes an elbow across the face of Grey. Grey stumbles backwards but doesn’t go down. Kane backs up again and then he delivers another elbow smash. Grey stares at Kane. Kane shakes his head and backs up and runs forward, he slides underneath the clothesline attempt by Grey. He nips up, and immediately he stomps down onto the back of Grey’s knee in an attempt to hyper extend the knee. Grey seems frustrated at the strike, his knee almost bucking. Kane comes back hurtling off the ropes and leaps, crossbody takedown fails as Grey catches him. Grey carries Kane to the center of the ring. Kane tries to break free, elbowing the neck and head of Freedom Grey but Grey delivers a slam, planting Kane down onto the canvas.

Sharper: “Kane has manage to get in a few strikes but this has all been Grey.”

Knots: “And here the pin, and still just a cover.”

1….


2….

Sharper: “Mad Max Kane gets the shoulder up. He’s noted for his resilience and I think despite the strong start to this match by Freedom Grey, you can’t count out Mad Max.”

Freedom Grey stands to his feet as Kane rolls to the apron for safety. Sampson starts instructing him, telling Freedom to stay on top of Kane. Grey runs and approaches Kane. He reaches over the top rope, but Kane grabs him and leaps off the apron, bringing Grey’s face first against the top rope. Kane scrambles up onto the top rope and as Grey turns, Kane dives off, taking Grey off his feet with a missile toe dropkick. The crowd cheers loudly. Freedom Grey rolls over onto his hands and knees. Kane springboards off the ropes and drives forward with a running knee strike to the side of the head. The impact causes Grey to roll, and he doesn’t stop until he hit the ropes. He slides to the apron. Sampson looks concerned.

Sharper: “Kane manages to knock the big man down for the first time and didn’t let up.”

Knots: “Grey might have had a few screws knocked loose from that knee strike to the head. The referee should check on him.

Grey shakes his head, and climbs to his feet, using the ropes. He stands on the apron and Kane, who watched him from afar, getting a breathe, comes off from one knee and charges forward. There’s a spear through the middle ropes and Freedom Grey is launched to the outside. He flies all the way to the guard rail!

Knots: “Did the barricade just move a few inches? I think it did!”

Sharper: “Grey’s in trouble!”

Max Kane claps his hands, yelling “MAD. MAX. KANE.” The crowd chants behind him before Max runs from one side of the ring, and back again. Electro Chub and he takes Freedom Grey down on the outside and the crowd pops.

Sharper: “And down goes the big man again. Both men are out on the outside. The referee is counting them out!”

Knots: “Look at the face of Sampson. He’s not pleased at all!”

Both men struggle to their feet. Mad Max Kane rolls into the ring first but Grey staggers behind. He climbs through the middle rope but there’s Kane with another knee strike to the head. Grey is left exposed, and there’s a DDT to Grey. Grey stumps in and Kane goes for the pin:

Sharper: “This could be it!”

1…


2…

Kane is tossed off Freedom Grey. Kane, now taking deep breathes, stares as Freedom is still flat on his back. He charges forward towards the middle rope, he hops up onto the top, and he takes flight. H.F.G(Holy F**king Grail) attempted but a miss as Grey rolls out of the way. Kane bounces up, holding his body in pain as Freedom Grey stands. Grey has Kane by the throat.

Knots: “Kane has his chance and he blew it!”

Sharper: “I think I know what’s coming next!”

Grey lifts Kane up high into the air and delivers a devastating chokeslam. The air is knocked out from Mad Max Kane as Grey presses down on Kane’s chest. The pin:

1….


2….


3-

Kane shoots his shoulder up. This frustrates Freedom Grey who storms to his feet. Sampson jumps up onto the apron and calls Freedom over.

Sharper: “Freedom Grey expected a victory, perhaps he suspected Mad Max Kane to stay down, but Max has a lot of fight in him! It’s going to take more than this to keep him down.”

Knots: “What is Sampson doing? He’s trying to have a huddle during the match?”

Kane stumbles to his feet. Sampson has his hands over Freedom Grey’s face, instructing Freedom what he knees to do. Freedom Grey turns and he is hoisted up onto the shoulder of Kane. The crowd takes in a breathe and Kane, despite struggling to do so, hits the Ha, Ha You’re Dead onto Freedom Grey. Sampson is shocked as Kane hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Kane catches Grey with his finishing move! Is this over?”

1…


2...

3!

Sharper: “Grey gets the shoulder up but it’s too late. Max Kane gets the victory here!”

Knots: “I can’t believe this! Sampson can’t believe this!

Sharper: “Despite a strong showing by the rookie, Max Kane stuck to his guns and he caught Freedom Grey.”

Phillips: “The winner of the match, by pinfall… Mad Max Kane!”

 

Kane gets up and has his arm raised. The crowd roars. He looks around and laughs before falling back and dropping through the ropes and down to the floor. Grey stirs as Kane looks around and laughs. He backs up the rampway to the back.

 

Backstage we see Owen Cruze hopping up and down, getting warmed up. The crowd cheers seeing him. A few moments pass before Aaron Blackbourne walks over to him. We see him wearing an Aaron Blackbourne personally designed t-shirt and jeans.

 

Aaron: “Ready for tonight?”

 

Owen: “I’m looking forward to it.”

 

Aaron: “Just be careful. She’s a handful and she’s going to try and get under your skin.”

 

Owen: “Don’t worry about it. With how I’m feeling, I’m not looking for anything but a win. How are you?”

 

Aaron shrugs.

 

Aaron: “Still sore. Bree didn’t help. But at least the month away did. Not going to complain. Just another near miss.”

 

Owen: “No shame in losing to people who flirt with the top. You’ll get it at some point. Plus, you made Bree work harder than she had to for a while.”

 

Aaron stops.

 

Aaron: “That’s a bit cold. I thought you were trying to be nicer. One thing to convince me to challenge her and bring competition. That though…”

 

Owen stops his warm up.

 

Owen: “Don’t worry about it. And don’t worry about me and Scarlet.”

 

Aaron: “Not going to stop me though.”

 

Owen: “Well don’t worry too hard. If you want to worry, focus on what’s next for you. People talking about how close you were.”

 

Aaron: “I know. Liane has said the same. The problem is that I’m not going to run into a brick wall again by going after Bree or Regan. Plus, there’s Asher…he’s gotta decide.”

 

Owen: “So then step back…you’re the creative one. You’ve got cache. And one thing I’ve learned in the last year…when you got people watching you, they watch you closely. This can make or break you.”

 

Owen pats him on the back.

 

Owen: “Think about it. I do every time I now step up there. And I’d like to think I made a moment at Rise to Greatness.”

 

Owen turns and walks off. Aaron nods as the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The Jackass and Big Ass Connection vs. Team Desire 2.0

 

The opening bass of "Baby Got Back" begins and Kandis steps out from the curtain, a sway in her step. The music cuts to a remixed version of the chorus, with added bass, and Kandis turns around to wiggle her bountiful rear end.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, from West Hollywood, California, Kandis!”

Some of the males in the crowd cheer as Kandis turns back and starts down the ramp. When Kandis gets to the ring steps, the line skips in the remix:

"My anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hon!"

Kandis shakes her hips in time to the words, then slaps her ass right at the whip sound. Her music fades a little quicker than usual as Kandis sits on the apron, facing the ramp. A few moments pass, then the arena's lights cut out completely, plunging the whole room into darkness for several seconds before the screens light up to display a countdown.

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

NOW!

The screens show static for a few seconds before going dark once more. The black screen starts to pulse now like a heartbeat. Then 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.

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

Valentine starts down the ramp, giving Kandis a look, with a smirk.

Phillips: “And her partner, from Raleigh, North Carolina…Tommy Valentine! Together, they are the Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

Valentine makes his way down the ramp. As he does Kandis hops down from the apron and meets him at the bottom of the ramp. She turns and bends over slightly, and he makes a show of admiring her ass. Kandis and Valentine then start going up the steps. Valentine's music fades and they go to their corner and they bump fists.

 

Sharper: “The Jackass and Big Ass Connection has had a month to come to terms with the fact they are no longer the World Tag Team Champions.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and they have some fs to give about that!”

 

Sharper: “But Ryan Watson and Kandis friends. At least Kandis made twenty dollars.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, can’t believe Phillips actually said…well, you know.”

 

Sharper: “No what?”

 

Knots: “I’m not getting thrown off the air for you!”

 

“That’s Just the Way I Am
I Do It Just Because I Can”

“Chemicals React” blares from the speaker system throughout the arena. At the same time the lights dim with only a single bright pink spotlight shines towards and lights up the stage. After a few more minutes of their entrance song has played, Giovanna and Madison Steward walk proudly and with confidence into the light. Dressed in matching wrestling attire and their Team Desire jackets, the girl stand perfectly still as several flashes catch their entrance. Gigi stands underneath the spotlight with the hood of her jacket covering her head. When she begins to blow kisses to the fans, Madison starts to motions with her arms raised and clapping over her head to the get the fans riled up and get them to show their support by screaming louder. The crowd boos.

Phillips: “Their opponents, both hailing from Los Angeles, California. First, she is the Demi-Goddess, Gigi Steward and her partner, the Dynamite Kid, Madison Steward. They are Team Desire 2.0!”

This dynamic team raise their arms in the air then grab the other’s hand as they venture down the entrance ramp together. At the bottom of the ramp they break the connection and run to separate sides of the security barrier where the fans are waiting eagerly with their hands out just waiting and hoping for the girls will greet them with some Hi-Fives. After a brief networking with the crowd, Gigi runs and shows off her flexibility by springing up onto the apron before steps through the ropes entering the ring. Maddy meanwhile finishes interacting with their admirers at ringside getting a few more seconds with them before she notices that Gigi is ready for the match. Maddy turns around and slides into the ring to re-join her partner, Gigi.

 

Sharper: “The Stewards proved to be the foil for Donovan Kayl that Kayl retired against and successfully, defeating all three Stewards.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, caught Maddy and Gigi before Katie tried call an audible. TJ Johnson pulled down the rope. Sasha said no!”

 

Sharper: “Kayl then hit the Point Blank on Katie Steward. The executive producer ordered rewrites!”

 

Maddy and Gigi look at one another and Gigi starts off. Kandis steps up too. Kandis and Gigi look at one another before the bell sounds. Gigi and Kandis then lunge at one another and push back on each other before Gigi locks in a side headlock. The crowd boos. Kandis pulls her back and into the ropes before firing her off. Gigi bounces off and Kandis shoulders her down. The crowd cheers. Kandis runs into the ropes. Gigi rolls toward her. Kandis hops over. She bounces off the other side. Gigi jumps up and hits a leapfrog. Kandis bounces off and Gigi hits an arm drag. Kandis rolls over and gets up and Gigi forearms her in the jaw and then again before grabbing her and going to whip her across and into the corner. Kandis spins through and sends her in. Gigi hits the corner. Kandis runs after and hits a running backsplash into the corner. The crowd ohs and Gigi falls out and drops to the mats. Kandis walks out and smirks. Gigi rolls over and grabs at the ropes.

 

Sharper: “Kandis running in and all of her weight into the chest and ribs of Gigi!”

 

Knots: “Gigi dropped. Gigi was hoping for rewrites there.”

 

Kandis turns and walks over to Gigi. She grabs her and nails her with a kick to the ribs before pulling her in and scooping her up and slamming her down. She runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits an elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gigi kicks out. Maddy looks on as Gigi turns and the crowd boos as Katie Steward and TJ Johnson walk out from the back. The boos continue as the two head down to the ring. Gigi stirs and Maddy looks over. Gigi notices them and rolls to the floor. She steps forward as Katie and TJ get to the ringside area. Tommy looks at them. Maddy hops down and TJ motions to Gigi and Maddy. Katie looks on as Tommy starts to taunt Katie. Katie just holds her hand up before turning to him.

 

Katie: “I am the director! You! Nothing!”

 

Tommy laughs a bit as the crowd boos as TJ leads Gigi and Maddy over to Katie. (1)

 

Sharper: “Katie Steward coming down. Gigi and Maddy leaving the ring!”

 

Knots: “Katie may just get into it with Tommy. The paparazzi are everywhere trying to get a scoop!”

 

Sharper: “Stop it.”

 

Knots: “Guess more rewrites!”

 

The boos continue as Kandis looks at the Stewards in disbelief.(2) Tommy looks at them too, remaining on the apron.(3) Katie then leads TJ, Gigi and Maddy to the back.(4) The camera continues to follow Team Desire on their retreat.(5)

 

Knots: “They are leaving!”

 

Sharper: “They are. The Stewards just walking away!”

 

Knots: “I don’t get this. Team Desire beats the former champs. That’s a hell of a feather in the cap. Although, I think the Stewards don’t wear caps!”

 

Sharper: “Maybe it’s about something more then. What? I don’t know.”

 

Boos remain echoing through the TD Garden. (6) Fans start to even count with the official as he continues to count out the Stewards.

 

7!

 

Sharper: “Just speed it up, ref. Michael Constantine, our official.”

 

8!

 

9!

 

10!

 

The crowd boos and roars as the bell sounds. “Baby Got Back” plays.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via countout, Kandis and Tommy Valentine, the Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

 

Knots: “Guess more celebrations! Right?”

 

Sharper: “How about you ask them, Jon? I don’t know about their celebration habits!”

 

Tommy just continues to look at the Stewards in shock before he steps into the ring. Kandis shrugs and has her arm raised. She then looks around before turning back to the entrance .Tommy turns and glances back too. Just then, the crowd erupts in a roar. Kandis walks over to Tommy and leans over him, saying something into his ear. Tommy smirks as he laughs. Kandis then backs up as the roars grow and the camera pans out to show Gavin Taylor standing in the ring, holding a tea kettle.

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute! That’s Gavin Taylor!”

 

Knots: “The hell does he have in his hand?”

 

Sharper: “That’s a tea kettle! Wait…no! No! Kandis!”

 

Kandis then notices him on the big screen and turns before noticing the kettle. Gavin turns and throws the contents of the kettle into the face of Kandis. Kandis turns, clearly expecting it to be heated, but she turns, holding her face, looking around. Tommy turns and runs at Gavin. Gavin ducks and turns and hits the Dependable Roundhouse kick to Kandis as she calms herself from the water. Kandis hits the mat. Tommy turns and lunges at Taylor who steps back and falls through the ropes, rolling to the floor and backing up. He laughs and looks around as Tommy glares at him. He turns back and dives to Kandis, checking on her as Taylor throws his arms up.

 

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor showing up here in Boston!”

 

Knots: “The All Star just made an impact!”

 

Sharper: “And obviously concern on Kandis. Taylor won a match by throwing hot water at Kandis in Emerge. Obviously playing off that. That’s what Kandis and I both noticed. It looked to be ruse…And then roundhouse just for the exclamation point.”

 

Knots: “Taylor’s celebrating like he’s won the World Title!”

 

Taylor turns and holds his arms up as he walks up the rampway and heads to the back. The crowd boos as Kandis stirs. Tommy looks up as we see officials running out from the back to help Kandis. They slide in as Tommy turns to the ropes and looks at Taylor. Taylor keeps chuckling to himself before getting to the curtain and stepping through.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Katie Steward walking backstage, the crowd boos seeing her. She walks with purpose with TJ Johnson, Gigi Steward and Maddy Steward behind her. They turn the corner.

 

Gigi: “Katie. What’s going on? I thought the plan was to lead you to the Tag Titles-“

 

Katie: “Change of plans. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this earlier.”

 

Katie smiles a bit before she walks over to one door and opens the door and walks in. The cameraman moves over and moves in after, revealing it to be Sasha’s office. Sasha looks up.

 

Sasha: “Katie? How can I-“

 

Katie: “I’m just here that because of these creative differences we have, you can find yourself a new director. Good luck trying to find anyone as good as me!”

 

Katie turns and storms out of the room. Sasha looks at her stunned as Katie turns and smiles as she walks past Gigi, Maddy and TJ. TJ follows Katie. Gigi turns to Maddy.

 

Gigi: “Oh no…”

 

Maddy: “Better make a call.”

 

Gigi looks back at the office before Maddy and Gigi follow after Katie and TJ.

 

Knots: “She’s walking off! Ha!”

 

Sharper: “Well now it becomes clear. Katie is pulling this because of Sasha’s interference at Rise to Greatness. But I don’t know what she’s going to get!”

 

Knots: “She probably thinks she’s the center of the show. I mean. Wait! She is. Please don’t send me angry letters, Katie!”

 

We then cut to another part of the arena to see Gavin Taylor walking down the hallway, leading to more boos from the crowd. He takes a few more steps before Jessica Winters walks over to him.

 

Jessica: “Gavin Taylor! Can I get a word?”

 

Gavin smiles and points to him. He then chuckles and walks over.

 

Gavin: “Already getting the top interviewer. Jerrika!”

 

Jessica: “It’s Jessica.”

 

Gavin: “I know. You want to get the interview, the exclusive with the All Star.”

 

Jessica: “Well first, I hate to ask – but you’ve said you were coming to SCW before and now…it’s…well a year since-“

 

Gavin: “Had to find the perfect moment!”

 

Jessica: “And it was attacking Kandis with…that wasn’t hot water-“

 

Gavin: “I know. I just had to have some fun. Plus, tea kettle. I mean, Boston. Tea Party. I know, it’s brilliant, but I figured I’d say hi to an old friend-“

 

???: “Oy ya little pillock. Wanna pick a fight? Look at me and I’ll slap tha taste outta dem flappin’ gums ya call a mouth!”

 

Gavin: “Gotta go!”

 

Gavin turns and runs off as Ryan Watson can be seen storming down the hallway and jogging forward before stopping, realizing it’s not worth chasing him. He then looks at Gavin before turning to Jessica.

 

Ryan: “Next time ya get ‘im an interview. Bring me along. I gotta a great interviewin’ style!”

 

Ryan looks off where Gavin went before turning back.

 

El Lucho Venti & El Lucho Grande in action

 

The arena goes dark and the opening riff of “Escribe Una Canción” starts to play. As the intro pauses, the sound of a shotgun being cocked is heard. As the music kicks back in, El Lucho Venti and El Lucho Grande run out from the back, holding coffees in their hand. They look around and holds their coffees up as the crowd gives some polite cheers.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, from Soconusco, Mexico, they are El Lucho Venti and El Lucho Grande! In the ring, their opponents, from New York City, New York, they are Tom Jackson and Jack Thompson!”

 

The crowd boos Jackson and Thompson as Grande and Venti start to head down to the ring. They head down as quickly as they can, careful not to spill any coffee before Venti runs up the steel steps. He places the coffees down before slingshotting into the ring. He turns and grabs the coffees as Grande enters the ring and then they run over to the ropes, holding their coffees up in the air.

 

Knots: “I hate to say it, but I think they have an addiction!”

 

Sharper: “What gives you that impression?”

 

Knots: “They’re trafficking coffee.”

 

We see El Lucho Venti and El Lucho Grande giving a venti and a grande coffee respectively to their opponents, Tom Jackson and Jack Thompson. They look at them a bit oddly before both Luchos hold up the other coffees in their hand. Tom and Jack turn to one another and shrug before accepting them.

 

Knots: “Guess we’re going to have the ceremonial coffee swap.”

 

Sharper: “The hell are you talking about?”

 

Tom and Jack smile and clang cups with the Luchos. Tom and Jack then take a swig of their coffees before El Lucho Venti and El Lucho Grande take off the tops and then throw the contents into the faces of their opponents. Venti then kicks Tom Jackson and hits a DDT. Grande quickly whips Jack Thompson into the corner. He then runs over and hits a clothesline. He turns and whips him out and Venti lets him run past, causing him to hit the corner before jumping to the top middle rope, and diving back, hitting the Cafe Santa Muerte! The crowd ohs. Jack Thompson rolls out of the ring. Grande turns to Tom Jackson and pulls him up before hooking his arms and dropping him in an Unprettier. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Hooking the arms and El Lucho Grande spinning Tom Jackson around and driving him face first into the mat!”

 

Knots: “Jesus! Don’t screw with their coffee!”

 

Grande goes for the pin on Jackson.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars. Grande rolls off as Venti and Grande celebrate a bit. The official, Steven Hollinsworth raises their arms.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, El Lucho Venti and El Lucho Grande, the El Lucho Brothers!”

 

Sharper: “Well they may be odd. They may be unorthodox, but they just got a win.”

 

Knots: “They also have spilled coffee all over the ring.”

 

El Lucho Venti and El Lucho Grande celebrate some more as they then turn and exit the ring. They start to head to the back, walking up the rampway when Spirit Dansby walks over towards them.

 

Sharper: “Hopefully Spirit can help us out here with some more about these two. Spirit?”

 

Spirit: “Lucho Brothers…Lucho Brothers…”

 

El Lucho Grande and El Lucho Venti walk over and look to one another.

 

Spirit: “Can I get a word? Get some extra information. We know you are celebrated south of the border, but why the coffee?”

 

El Lucho Grande and El Lucho Venti look at one another.

 

Venti: “Ich muss gehen.”

 

Venti and Grande then head off as Spirit looks confused.

 

Spirit: “Guess they don’t speak English…uh…alright then.”

 

Knots: “Could be that Spirit is very intimidating.”

 

Sharper: “Uh-huh.”

 

Venti and Grande continue to the back before we cut away.

 

Backstage, we see Ryan Watson walking backstage. The crowd roars seeing him. He heads over toward his locker room.

 

Ryan: “Oy, Autumn, it’s me-“

 

Ryan stops and smirks as we see London and Paris Truelove standing by the door.

 

Ryan: “Well aint this a fun surprise-“

 

London: “No surprise. You should’ve seen this coming.”

 

Paris: “We saw everything.”

 

Ryan: “Oh, and whadida do?”

 

Paris: “Using our finisher to beat Embers and Ashes…then win the titles.”

 

London: “Smacking us in the face. Why? Cause you have no effs to give.”

 

Ryan: “Oh, ya mean tha Wedded Bliss.”

 

Paris: “Twin Killing.”

 

Ryan: “Well we won tha titles so…guess we just better at it.”

 

Autumn then opens the door and steps out.

 

Autumn: “Ry, what’s…oh.”

 

London and Paris look at Ryan and Autumn.

 

London: “Yeah, oh.”

 

Paris: “You want to send messages. Just remember, at some point, we will get our chance to send one back.”

 

Autumn: “I’m not worried. Not like you can get it done with the titles on the line.”

 

The crowd ohs. Paris steps forward and London stops her. Autumn smirks.

 

Ryan: “See why I love her?”

 

Ryan steps into the locker room and Autumn pulls it closed. Paris steps back and turns to London.

 

Paris: “You had to stop me?”

 

London: “Because right now, we need to make sure we’re back to challenging sooner than later. They want to take shots like that…I’m not going to just let it take longer and longer because we want to take shot not.”

 

Paris: “Yeah, yeah…”

 

London: “Come on.”

 

London then heads off and Paris looks at the door as she follows London before we cut to commercials.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Owen Cruze vs. Scarlet Grey

 

“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.

“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...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.

Sharper: “Our next contest pits the young man you see in the ring, Owen Cruze, against none other than Scarlet Grey. Owen is coming off a huge win from Rise to Greatness…”

Knots: “And let’s not take anything away from his tag team partner, Kennedy Street. She did a lot of the heavy lifting. Owen did some stuff. Either way, they defeated Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon on our biggest stage.”

Sharper: “Yeah. As I was saying, Owen will be looking to continue that momentum as we’re now heading towards Apocalypse.”

“Nymphetamine (Deva-Fix)” begins to play, and once the guitars kick in the lights dim just enough for red and white lights to stand out as they sway across the stage. Out from the back saunters Scarlet Grey, a smirk on her lips as she purposely sways her hips, drawing the gaze of every fan in the arena as they are entranced by the mere sight of her walking down the ramp, putting every runway model in existence to shame without even actually trying. She slowly walks up the steps before stepping between the top and second ropes, taking her sweet time with it to show off not only her ample display of cleavage but also the greatest ass god himself ever created for a woman. Once she's in the ring she waits in the corner, eyes moving over to the referee with a look that's just begging for him to come over and 'inspect' her for foreign objects.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from parts unknown, she is SCARLET…GRRRRRREEEYYYY!!!!”

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey should be looking for a win here tonight. She’s been relatively quiet in terms of success as of late.”

Knots: “But let’s not forget her offer to Owen. I’d say she has a smart strategy at least. She knows what she wants.”

Sharper: “She should want to win.”

The ref calls for the bell and Owen steps into the center of the ring, looking for a tie-up. Scarlet, however, places her hands on her hips as she smirks. Scarlet begins to dance, moving her hips back and forth, running her hands up her sides then over her breast, before licking one of her fingers and blowing Owen a kiss.

Knots: “Aren’t we a family show?”

With the finger she licked, Scarlet motions for Owen to come to her.

Sharper: “Scarlet doesn’t seem to have forgotten her proposition.”

Knots: “Owen, are you gonna go for it, or what?”

Owen takes a step or two back, shaking his head no and waving his hands.

Sharper: “Owen showing that he has some common sense. Besides, this is wrestling. Not Cinemax after dark.”

Knots: “I’m surprised you know about that, old man.”

Scarlet is shown smirking, as she begins to beg.

Scarlet: “Come on, baby. Please. You know you want to.”

Scarlet reaches out to touch Owen, but he grabs her arm and whips her into the ropes. Scarlet comes back and Owen connects her with a standing dropkick.

Sharper: “Finally.”

Knots: “He nailed her…with that dropkick.”

Sharper: “My word.”

Owen goes for a quick cover.

1

Scarlet rotates however and wraps her legs around Owen’s waist.

Knots: “She’s got him in the missionary position.”

Owen breaks the count and quickly climbs to his feet. Scarlet gets to hers and immediately motions for him to come to her once again, rubbing her body. Owen shakes his head no and goes to grab her. Scarlet’s smirk fades and she connects with a forearm to the side of the jaw, followed by a second, and a third, staggering Owen.

Sharper: “Apparently Scarlet isn’t a woman you say no to.”

Knots: “If she has her way, she will have her way with Owen if you catch my drift.”

Scarlet goes to whip Owen across the ring, but he reverses. Scarlet comes back off the ropes and Owen takes her down with a hip toss. Owen goes for the cover.

1

2

Scarlet kicks out. Owen sits up and Scarlet kicks him in the face. Owen slumps over. Scarlet seductively crawls toward him. Scarlet grabs his face.

Scarlet: “Shush, shush. It’s okay. I’ll make it better.”

Scarlet laughs as she then presses Owen’s face into her breast. The crowd boos as she continues to laugh. Owen struggles for a second before finally shoving her away. Scarlet rolls through and glares at Owen. She runs and bounces off the ropes as Owen gets to one knee, only for Scarlet to land a running big boot. Owen hits the mat and Scarlet goes for a pin of her own, straddling Owen as she pins his arms down.

1

2

Owen kicks out, throwing Scarlet off him. Scarlet scrambles to her feet and charges at Owen, who quickly bolts to his feet taking her down with a clothesline.

Knots: “Scarlet showing Owen what happens when you say no to her.”

Sharper: “But Owen bounces right back, taking her down with that clothesline.”

Scarlet gets to her feet and charges toward Owen, who lands another dropkick. Scarlet hits the mat then climbs to her feet, only for Owen to connect with another dropkick. Scarlet hits the mat again, rolling over toward the ropes. Owen grabs her and goes to whip her across the ring, but Scarlet reverses, driving her knee into his abdomen. Scarlet runs toward the rope and bounces off, only for Owen to connect with Morality!

Sharper: “The Morality superkick! Paying homage to his uncle Shaun.”

Scarlet drops to the mat as Owen leans into the ropes. Scarlet rolls over and slowly gets up onto all fours.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey doesn’t seem to know where she is.”

Knots: “Who are we kidding? She’s probably been in that position more than once.”

Owen bounces off the ropes, leaps up, and drives Scarlet down with a curb stomp, as the crowd erupts. Owen immediately goes for the cover.

1

2

3!!!

“The Show Must Go On” hits as Owen climbs to his feet. The crowd cheers as the ref raises his hand.

Sharper: “Owen with another win here tonight, keeping the momentum going from Rise to Greatness!”

Owen celebrates a few moments more, before dropping out of the ring. He looks at Scarlet who is slowly coming to in the ring. He shakes his head before heading to the back.

 

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage to Jessica Winters.”

 

Backstage, Jessica Winters greets us, standing in front of the SCW interview set.

 

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. Please welcome, joining me at this time, Glory Braddock.”

 

The crowd cheers as Glory walks into scene and looks at the camera.

 

Jessica: “Glory, thank you for joining me. Rise to Greatness not the night you wanted. Some say you had an opportunity to put it away. Abigail Lindsay getting involved and costing you the match. The floor is yours.”

 

Glory smirks and nods before turning to Jessica.

 

Glory: “Sic Semper Tyrannis…”

The crowd, knowing by now what comes next, can be heard responding with “thus always to tyrants”.  Braddock nods her head with approval.

Glory: “That’s right, thus always to tyrants. And that’s what Rise to Greatness was all about; ending the tyranny. Rise to Greatness was about making damn sure that Syren did not leave as SCW World Champion. And while I am disappointed that I did not win number fifteen, I can still take solace knowing that the greater mission was accomplished that night in Texas.  So congratulations are in order for Alistaire Allocco.”

Another cheer comes from the fans.

Glory: “That’s right, Alistaire.  You went out there and you earned it.  Good on you, mate.  But if Rise to Greatness was about the greater good of professional wrestling and specifically SCW, then I think I can afford to be just a mite selfish now that the tyrant is gone. You and me, Allocco; one on one. No tricks, no games, and go excuses. I want the first shot at the SCW World Championship, because as deserving as you are of holding that title, you know deep down in your heart and soul that had it not been for a certain afterthought taking me out of the equation, you may not have had the chance to defeat Syren.”

She holds up one finger.

Glory: “Just one opportunity, Alistaire. That’s all I ask. One more time, you against The British Bombshell, for the SCW World Championship. Let’s give SCW, the wrestling world, and these great fans a true wrestling showcase that they will not soon forget.  Now as far as Abigail The Afterthought is concerned…”

Braddock glares angrily into the camera.

Glory: “...you made a huge mistake in doing what you did at Rise To Greatness. You want me as an enemy? Well at some point, Abigail, I will give you a taste of what you do not want. And then you have a decision. Stay out of my way or you do not want to know what happens next.”

 

Jessica: “Do you think Abigail will listen?”

 

Glory turns to Jessica.

 

Glory: “She’ll have no choice. This is just the warning. Next I come for blood. After that is whether she wants it to be for more!”

 

The crowd roars as Glory turns and walks off. Jessica turns to the camera.

 

Jessica: “Glory Braddock with a message to Abigail Lindsay, but also a challenge to Alistaire Allocco. She wants the first title defense. Sasha, our boss, I’m sure will be thinking about it and Alistaire said he would be honest. I’ll try to get a comment from him later.”

 

Sharper: “Thank you Jessica!”

 

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as we see Regan Street walking down the hallway with Mikaela Street. The crowd cheers. The SCW Adrenaline Championship sits proudly on Regan’s shoulder.

 

Sharper: “Regan Street is on her way to the ring. She’ll join us next! She beat Datura. What’s on her mind? We’ll find out!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The arena goes dark. The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. Fireworks blast off the entrance as “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers as a few moments pass and Regan Street walks out from the back, holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship, alongside her sister, Mikaela Street. They look out at the crowd as Regan just smiles. They then head down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Regan Street has to be feeling great. At Rise to Greatness, she did exactly what she said she would and wanted to. She beat Datura on the grandest stage of wrestling, retaining her Adrenaline Championship.”

 

Knots: “Getting her redemption from Making Things Right. A lot riding on her and I’m happy she won. I just didn’t want to have to guess what she would do.”

 

Sharper: “She placed a lot of pressure on herself to win. Able to fight through those pressures and hit the CATastrophe.”

 

Regan reaches the ring and runs up the steel steps. She then steps the ring and spins around and stops, looking out at the crowd. She then nods as Mikaela enters after her. Regan turns and walks over to the corner, grabbing a microphone waiting for her. She takes it and steps back over to the middle of the ring. She then looks around as the crowd cheers her. The music fades out as we then start to hear a “Hellcat!” chant echo throughout the arena. Regan looks around, listening to the chants and smiles.

 

Sharper: “Boston may be Hellcat country!”

 

Knots: “Hilarious as she’s British!”

 

Regan continues to listen to the chant, soaking them in. She turns to Mikaela for a moment who smiles back at her. Regan smirks as she then brings the microphone up.

 

Regan: “Thank you for that…been a long time since I stood in this ring and had twenty thousand fans chanting for me.”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Regan: “But as much I appreciate all of that, I have to put it this way. It’s only the second best reaction I’ve gotten since Rise to Greatness. The best was when I walked home and spent time with my family knowing I did everything I needed to fight for them, to fight for me, and to kick Datura’s ass at Rise to Greatness!”

 

The crowd roars. Regan looks around and enjoys the response.

 

Regan: “You don’t know want to know how good that feels to say that.”

 

Regan smirks as she walks around the ring.

 

Regan: “A monkey off my back. I don’t even have to go back and think back to Making Things Right where Datura knocked me down and out right there and pinned. I turned around, came out at Rise to Greatness, and knew I must win and did it. I told you, her, the world that I was going to take this title, give her her chance at it, and then I was going to beat her and keep going with this reign. And that’s exactly what the hell I did!”

 

More cheers as Regan looks up at the crowd before she then turns and motions to one of the cameramen at ringside.

 

Regan: “Come up here. I want to make sure something is damn sure clear.”

 

Regan walks over to the ropes and the cameraman walks up the steel steps and Regan looks at him and holds the camera, looking right into it.

 

Regan: “Datura. Wherever you are…I need you to know one thing. I will forever hate your guts!”

 

Regan pauses as the crowd cheers.

 

Regan: “But you have my respect that you actually showed up. But that’s as far as it goes. You want to rent time in my head, rates went up and I will evict your ass the next time I see you squatting in there! Got it!”

 

Regan steps back. The cameraman then heads down as the crowd cheers. Regan paces around the ring before turning back to the middle.

 

Regan: “But with Datura now behind me-“

 

“Rope” by Foo Fighters plays throughout the arena and the crowd buzzes. Regan stops and turns to the entrance way. A few moments pass as Asher Hayes then walks out from the back. The crowd cheers some more.

 

Sharper: “And just as Regan Street was going to move on, looks like someone has something to say! Asher Hayes won the battle royal for an opportunity at either the US or Adrenaline Champion at Apocalypse!”

 

Knots: “I think this may be a bit clear what he’s thinking!”

 

Asher Hayes walks down to the ring and Regan keeps her eyes on him. Asher Hayes walks over to the steel steps. He looks up and smiles before jogging up them. He then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. He then looks around and turns, walking over to Regan, putting his hands on his hips. Regan looks at him and brings the microphone to her mouth.

 

Regan: “Well then…”

 

The crowd buzzes.

 

Regan: “You sure you want to do this?”

 

Asher asks for the microphone. Regan flips it up and catches it, extending the handle to him. Asher takes it and looks at her. She smiles again.

 

Asher: “Easy answer there, Regan. Damn right I am sure. I walked out here at Rise to Greatness and earned a shot at the US Championship or the Adrenaline Championship. I’ve held one of those titles. The other….is yours. And it’s good you’re feeling good, because I do too. So Regan…Apocalypse…let’s dance.”

 

Asher then flips the microphone up, catching it and extending it back to Regan. Regan looks at him and then grabs the microphone. She then pulls it up to her mouth and looks at him.

 

Regan: “You want to get your ass kicked. I’m happy to oblige.”

 

Asher then leans into the microphone.

 

Asher: “We’ll see.”

 

Asher smirks. He then backs up and turns and steps through the ropes, dropping down to the floor. “Who’s Next” by Porcelain Black plays as the crowd buzzes.

 

Sharper: “Asher Hayes standing up to the bravado of Regan Street! Street is as confident as ever and Asher Hayes, he’s going for it. He’s never held the Adrenaline Championship!”

 

Knots: “Hey his funeral! But he’s been away for a while. I hope he understand what he’s in for. But we got a title match at Apocalypse, Sharper!”

 

Sharper: “That we do. Adrenaline Championship, Asher Hayes will challenge Regan Street!”

 

Asher Hayes continues to walk to the back, even waving at a fan on his way. Regan Street watches him and nods.

 

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Damian Angel vs. James Evans comes up on the screen. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “James Evans defeated Giovanni Aries at Rise to Greatness. Now, he faces off against Damian Angel. That match, it’s next, here live from Boston, on Breakdown!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Damian Angel vs. James Evans

 

The opening lines of The Rasmus' "Lucifer's Angel" begins 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

Damian Angel steps out onto the top of the ramp, inciting boos 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 on his way to the ring.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, from Hell, Michigan, he is the Hellbound Messiah, Damian Angel!”

 

When he reaches the ring, Angel rolls 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.

 

Sharper: “Damian Angel saw the experiment of Konrad Raab blow up in his face at Rise to Greatness. Raab defeating him on the big stage.”

 

Knots: “Now is Giovanni’s going to do the same to him tonight. A month after James Evans took Giovanni Aries out!”

 

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.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, from New York City, New York, he is James Evans!”
 
"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"
 
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. Damian smirks.

 

Sharper: “James Evans ready for another fight here tonight.”

 

Knots: “Look at Damian. He’s just smiling. He’s looking forward to this.”

 

Sharper: “I’d guess both are.”

 

The crowd roars as the bell sounds. James hops down. The two look across at one another from across the ring. The roars from the crowd grows before James lunges and runs at Damian. Damian ducks and spins around. James stops and turns and Damian goes for a hard right, but James blocks it and nails him with a hard right. Damian staggers back. James nails him with a hard left to the ribs and then a hard right to the jaw. Damian spins around to the corner. James follows up with a hard right to the ribs and then a left and then a right as the official counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

James backs up and walks around the ring. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “James ready to fight here in Boston!”

 

Knots: “Boston always liked a good fight!”

 

James turns back and Damian nails him in the throat with a double throat chop. James staggers back and the crowd boos. Damian grabs him by the head and runs him into the corner, driving him face first into the top turnbuckle. James turns and Damian kicks him in the ribs and then again and again before leaning in, choking him. The crowd boos. Damian looks at him smiling.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Damian steps back, holding up four fingers. James coughs a bit before pulling himself up and Damian cracks him with another hard right. The crowd ohs and boos. Damian then grabs him and whips him across the ring. Damian turns around and runs after and James gets an elbow up. Damian staggers back. James runs out and drills Damian with a huge clothesline. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Running out from the corner. Huge clothesline! Damian Angel may be trying to get James to go hyper-aggressive.”

 

Knots: “Same strategy as Giovanni! Didn’t work for him. Maybe they’re trying to prove something else!”

 

Damian pulls himself up and James nails him with a hard right. Damian falls to the ropes. The referee checks on him before James steps over and grabs Damian anyway and whips him across. Damian bounces off and James lifts him up and throws him into the top rope with a huge hot shot. The crowd ohs as Damian falls back. James turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Damian kicks out. He turns and starts to get up. James grabs him by the head and pulls him up. He then pushes him into the ropes and fires him off. Damian bounces off and James goes for a clothesline. Damian ducks and stops. James turns around and Damian scoops him up and hits a snap sidewalk slam. He then gets up and stomps him in the head.

 

Sharper: “Hard sidewalk slam and then a stomp.”

 

Knots: “So is that respect or not? Or is that to piss him off or not?”

 

Sharper: “It’s Damian Angel. It could be both.”

 

Damian turns and then stomps him in the face again. James turns and holds his jaw. Damian grabs him and pulls him up to his feet. He then hooks his head and hits a snap suplex. James winces and Damian rolls over and goes for the lateral press.

 

1!

 

2!

 

James pushes him off. Damian then starts to choke him. The crowd boos.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

James rolls over as Damian smirks and gets up and pulls James up to his feet. He then grabs his head by the head before hitting the snap bulldog. James rolls over and Damian turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

James kicks out again.

 

Sharper: “Only two! Damian Angel drove James down to the mat. Driving his head down!”

 

Knots: “Now’s the plan to win this all!”

 

Damian rolls off. James turns and starts to stir. Damian walks over and kicks him in the ribs. James pops up and moves to the corner. Damian moves after and nails him with a hard right. He then chops him. The crowd woos. James grabs Damian and spins him into the corner. He then nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Damian staggers out as the crowd cheers. James walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He whips him into the next corner. Damian bounces off and James lifts him up and hits a huge spinebuster. The crowd cheers. James rolls through. He then grabs Damian and drags him up to his feet. He then spins around and hits a snap German suplex. The crowd ohs as Damian rolls over, holding his head and neck in pain.

 

Sharper: “Good lord! Vicious German suplex.”

 

Knots: “Think James Evans isn’t trying to make a statement! Don’t screw with him!”

 

James rolls over and starts to get up. He looks at Damian. Damian winces and James grabs him and pulls him up before hitting a single arm suplex. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Damian shoots his shoulder up. James smirks a bit before getting up and stomping him in the back of the head and then again and again. The referee warns him. Damian rolls over and turns as James walks over and grabs him. He drags him up and turns and hoists him up onto his shoulders. Damian however elbows him in the head and then again and again before sliding down. He kicks James in the ribs and hits a spike DDT. James rolls over to his back. Damian sits next to him. He then turns and gets up and exits to the apron. He pulls himself up to the top rope.

 

Sharper: “Damian Angel now going to the top rope.”

 

Knots: “He just dropped James on his head. May as well now trying to see if he can pop it off!”

 

Sharper: “Not going for the Martyr Syndrome.”

 

He then dives off and goes for a double stomp. James rolls out of the way. Damian rolls through. He gets up and James gets up as Damian runs over and hits a running dropkick. James falls back to the corner. He then grabs him and whips him across the ring into the opposite corner. James hits and Damian backs up to the corner before running across, going for the Hell Crash, but James instead runs out, letting out a yell and nailing Damian with a vicious running boot. The crowd ohs and Damian nearly does a backflip from the impact. Damian slowly staggers up and James hoists him up onto his shoulders. He then throws him over with the Middle Finger to the Establishment! The crowd ohs. James rolls through, hooking the leg.

 

Sharper: “He just destroyed Damian Angel with that boot. And then giving him the Middle Finger!”

 

Knots: “Just like to Gio!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd cheers as James rolls off. He glances back to Damian, smirking a bit before then pulling himself up to his feet.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, James Evans!”

 

Sharper: “As you said, just like Giovanni! James Evans hoisting Damian Angel up and planting him with the Middle Finger to the Establishment. Maybe we should call it the Middle Finger to the Wonderland!”

 

Knots: “I’m just glad he’s not on our table!”

 

James Evans then starts to get up and the referee goes to raise his arm. James pulls away and looks back at Damian. He then looks at him before stomping him in the back of the head and then again and again. Damian rolls to the ropes. The crowd cheers. The official calls for the bell again. James turns to him and the official backs up. James walks towards him. The official steps off. James then looks at him and smiles a bit before turning to the crowd. He then backs up and looks at Damian before scoffing and going to exit before his music fades out and “Mad Hatter” by Melanie Martinez starts to play throughout the arena. James turns and smiles as he then backs up.

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute. That’s Giovanni Aries’ music.”

 

Knots: “Getting ready for another war?”

 

The crowd cheers. A few moments pass before Giovanni Aries walks out from the back. He looks down at the ring, holding a microphone at his side. He has a cigarette in his mouth and takes a draw and blows out the smoke. He looks down at the ring, looking at James and then Damian who is down and slowly sits down, cross-legged on the stage.

 

Knots: “What’s he doing?”

 

James looks at the stage, breathing deeply and watching him. He then backs up, clearly ready for a fight too. Giovanni looks at James.

 

Giovanni: “James…again, I thank you for proving me right.”

 

Giovanni chuckles. He then takes another draw.

 

Giovanni: “But the rest of SCW….Greed. Selfishness. Artificial happiness. Your ungratefulness is not worthy of the Wonderland….yet.”

 

Giovanni pauses.

 

Giovanni: “Maybe you will realize that when the Lizard Family continues to bleed you of your true happiness….or maybe you’re all beyond hope.”

 

Giovanni then takes another draw. He then flicks his cigarette off the stage. He gets up before turning to the ring and looking at James. He smirks a bit before blowing out the smoke and turning and calmly walking to the back. James just looks at him and then steps through the ropes. James looks at the stage and then turns to Damian and then the official before dropping down to the floor. He spins around before turning and heading to the back. The crowd buzzes as the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see James Evans walking through the backstage area. He walks past a table and swats a coffee cup on it, knocking it across the hallway. He then continues to storm off.

 

Knots: “James Evans seems set off!”

 

Sharper: “Moments ago, Giovanni Aries made it seem like he’s just disappearing. James Evans was ready for another fight, but now seems to just be agitated. What else is going to happen tonight?!”

 

The camera follows him for a few moments before we cut away.

 

We open up to see a shot of what appears to be some wooden ships having been moved out onto the stage. The crowd looks on as we also see several crates placed all over before we then see Scott Burnside walking out from the back. The crowd boos seeing him as he looks around a bit surprised.

 

Sharper: “Are you ready for this?”

 

Knots: “No.”

 

Burnside: “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Not the arrival of your new World Champion. Not the showcase of the unstable. That’s right…a special event none of you will ever forget…Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome YOUR SCW United States Champion, Bree Lancaster!”

 

The crowd boos loudly as we hear “Natural” start to play throughout the arena. The boos only grow before we see Bree Lancaster walk out from the back, wearing a stars and stripes pants suit, proudly holding the SCW United States Championship. She looks out at the crowd and scoffs a bit. She then walks over to Scott Burnside and Scott hands her the microphone. Bree takes it and looks around, straightening out the SCW United States Championship over her shoulder. She then smirks and looks around.

 

Bree: “You all should realize just how lucky you all are. Here is a night of pure history. A night where I pay homage to one of the most important moments in American history and rescue it from Boston history. That’s right, the Boston Bree Party!”

 

The crowd boos. Bree looks around. She shakes her head.

 

Bree: “Naturally, education is something none of you would have any care for. But you all should be over the moon because your city is linked to someone like myself. No need to thank me too strongly. I’m just taking Sienna’s For the People slogan to heart for myself.”

 

Bree looks around at the set. The crowd boos some more.

 

Bree: “I would like to first thank Scott and the Beauty Factory for coming together to put this all together. I mean the idea is perfect. And unlike that ingrate who I managed to get past at Rise to Greatness who claims I’m uncreative, please…”

 

Bree shakes her head.

 

Bree: “Aaron, just like your attempt at Rise to Greatness, it had some fire. Some people believed in you, but it wasn’t good enough and no excuse can prevent people from knowing I am better than you!”

 

The crowd boos some more.

 

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne having been attacked in the days before the show. Cleared to compete despite bruised ribs.”

 

Knots: “Bruised ribs that Bree Lancaster targeted with precision.”

 

Bree: “But don’t worry. Tonight, tonight is about a celebration. A celebration of greatness of yours truly as your SCW US Champion and well, we have a few plans-“

 

Bree stops as she looks into one of the boats. She then pulls off a tarp inside and we see El Lucho Grande stand up. He then holds up two cups of coffee. The crowd roars. Bree steps back as El Lucho Venti stands up, throwing the tarp off him in another boat.

 

Sharper: “We have intruders!”

 

Bree: “What the…”

 

Grande leans into the microphone.

 

Grande: “CAFE!”

 

The crowd roars as Grande and Venti hold up the coffee. Bree looks at them.

 

Bree: “What are you doing here? This has nothing to do with you…coffee-loving idiots! This is the Boston BREE Party. Not TEA Party and damn sure not coffee!”

 

Grande looks around and Venti and him then yell out again.

 

Grande and Venti: “CAFE!”

 

Bree: “Get out of here!”

 

Bree snaps, moving toward them. Grande steps out of the boat as Venti steps out of his and quickly scurry around. Grande then looks at Bree before turning and dumping the contents into the boat. He throws the cups in. Bree looks at him annoyed as Venti just throws his cups in and the two run off. Bree just turns away as Scott looks at the boat and turns to Bree. She composes herself.

 

Bree: “It’s just a set. That…that I can get past. But the disrespect. Crashing my segment-“

 

Just then, we see Bree stop as she smirks.

 

Bree: “You know…it’s funny because stuff like that makes clear exactly why we needed a Boston Bree Party. For months, I had heard how I was part of some group that needed to be cast aside. Like the tea that was dumped into the Boston Harbour. That I needed to get out of the way. No no no. You have it all wrong.”

 

Bree looks at the crowd.

 

Bree: “See like this…you know what…let me just show you!”

 

Bree walks over to the boats and looks in.

 

Bree: “I was going to do this more symbolically, but I may as well do it this way!”

 

Bree puts the microphone down before she grabs one of the boats, rocking it a bit before pushing it up and over, causing it to tip over and the coffee inside to spill out. The boat slides a bit. She then grabs the microphone again.

 

Bree: “I’m not going anywhere. People can say they don’t like me. I don’t care. I’m your US champion and I’ll throw out all of the people who think they should beat me. People who disrespect me. People who know nothing about me, and yet think they’re better because they’re young, their dumb and they think they know better. Well…they don’t and well…”

 

The crowd roars as Bree chuckles.

 

Bree: “I just seem to have made a career of taking those who judge me and making them regret every moment of it!”

 

Sharper: “The crowd sees what we see! Bree’s Bree Party getting crashed again!”

 

The camera pans back as Scott starts to back away. Bree looks at him.

 

Bree: “What?”

 

Scott points behind her. Rachel Tatum Lee stands behind Bree as Bree turns around and looks at her, wide-eyed before Rachel nails her with a hard forearm and then grabs her and spins her around, throwing her over the other boat, causing her tip the boat over and on top of her. Rachel Tatum Lee then turns to Scott who backs away. Rachel then looks around as the crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Rachel Tatum Lee!”

 

Knots: “Remember the Alamo!”

 

Sharper: “Jon, the Americans lost…”

 

Knots: “Well damn it. I need something in American history involving Texas. I know…Coming off beating the hell of her best friend in Texas making history, she just broke up the Bree Party!”

 

Sharper: “Alright…”

 

“Blue” plays as Tatum looks at the boats and shakes her head. She backs up and looks around at the crowd before smiling. Scott runs over to the boat and starts to pull it off of Bree. Rachel then heads to the back as the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Jordan Majors vs. Christy Matthews

 

I’ll add the match, hopefully, tomorrow.

 

Summary – Jordan Majors manages to hit the Cash Out on Christy Matthews. Abigail Lindsay and Ravyn Taylor who are at ringside, try to lay a trap on Jordan as she bails. Abigail gets attacked by Glory Braddock and officials come out before it spills into a war.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns to open up backstage to see Jessica Winters at the SCW interview area.

 

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. While many are wondering who will be first to challenge the SCW World Champion, a lot of eyes are on the SCW World Tag Team division. We saw earlier the Jackass and Big Ass Connection in action. They could receive a rematch. We saw the Truelove Twins show they are not backing down, and we know Christy Matthews wants to get consideration. That could be an option with Autumn Valentine, links to Christy Matthews and Infamous, even if they’ve not always been on the same page. But, another team-“

 

We then see Kim Williams jump into view and holding up her staple gun.

 

Kim: “Alright, partner. You give us the title shot and the brunette don’t get it!”

 

Marie: “Kim….”

 

Marie walks into view.

 

Jessica: “Twin Magic, everyone.”

 

Kim: “Everyone?! Where!”

 

Marie: “She’s talking about the crowd, Kim.”

 

Kim walks over to the camera and looks into it.

 

Kim: “They’re really small…and wiry.”

 

Marie pulls Kim back.

 

Jessica: “Marie, Kim, you had a big night at Rise to Greatness. May not have beaten Ravyn Taylor as you had planned, but you later chased off Infamous, allowing the World Championship match to continue, only for Abigail to come through in the end. Not only that, but as one of SCW’s top teams, you could be in line for a title shot.”

 

Kim: “Woo-hoo! The sexier twins are in line!”

 

Marie: “Well we’ll see about that. But ultimately, Jessica, we didn’t help Glory win. We got rid of some, but not enough and that, part of that, I’ll put on us. We didn’t think about Abigail, nor did we take her out, but I’m going to have some fun. I mean we’re here in our hometown. It’s Boston!”

 

The crowd roars. Marie looks around and nods.

 

Marie: “And one thing about everyone in Boston – we don’t just give up. We figure out a way to do what we need to do. So you mention Christy wanting a shot at the Tag Titles…well, maybe we’ll make sure that doesn’t happen because Infamous deserves nothing but a long fall to the bottom!”

 

Kim: “Damn right!”

 

Marie: “And Abigail, at some point, we’ll make sure, as you just saw, whether it’s us, or it’s Glory, you got your message, think on it…or maybe it may be your former friend, Jordan, but at some point, you’ll pay for your involvement.”

 

Kim: “Testify!”

 

Marie: “And Twin Magic…we’re going to have fun…staples or not.”

 

Kim: “Whoa, whoa…not? But…”

 

Marie turns to Kim. Kim sighs.

 

Kim: “Oh fine.”

 

Kim drops the staple gun before walking off. Marie turns to Jessica.

 

Marie: “Now I just need to keep her away from Home Depot….or Rachel Tatum Lee.”

 

Kim and Marie head off as we cut to the ring.

 

“Style” by Taylor Swift starts to play as the crowd starts to boo. A golden hue comes over the entrance. A few moments pass before Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon walk out from the back. They stand on the stage and look out at the crowd, hearing the boos.

 

Sharper: “Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon on their way out and the crowd letting them know how they feel.”

 

Knots: “They see through the For the People nonsense too!”

 

Sharper: “Owen Cruze and Kennedy Street were victorious and it was a hell of an ending. You have to see it. The replay of Rise to Greatness XVI playing for the next month as well.”

 

Sienna and Chris walk down to the ring, hand in hand as Sienna glares at the crowd, although with a smirk. Chris ignores the crowd focusing on the ring. The two head down to the rampway to the ring and Chris walks up the steel steps and walks along the apron. Sienna walks up the steel steps and then Chris holds the ropes open for her. Sienna smiles and looks at him lovingly as he steps through the ropes and into the ring. Chris Cannon follows and steps in and the two look around as a golden hue comes over the ring. Chris then heads over to corner as Sienna Swann stands in the ring, posing. The crowd boos more. Chris is handed a microphone and he takes it walking back to the middle of the ring. He looks around. Sienna smirks as the house lights come back on.

 

Sharper: “Chris getting a microphone.”

 

Knots: “Oh God. Well I hope your BS detectors are working at home everyone!”

 

Chris looks around as he walks over to Sienna.

 

Chris: “I’m sure so many of you are loving the fact that Owen Cruze and Kennedy Street had their little moment at Rise to Greatness.”

 

The crowd roars. Chris looks around.

 

Chris: “This is the respect we get when we do so much for not only communities and disadvantaged people all over the United States, but just try to be better. I remain a great ex-husband to Kelcey. We are taking care of our son, Nathaniel. We should be an inspiration.”

 

Chris scoffs.

 

Chris: “And yet, Kennedy Street gets cheered for not getting the hint that I tried to show her mercy, letting her not get injured. She needed some punk kid who needs to be knocked down a few pegs to give her a handout, just to pin me for three seconds. Was it worth it, Kennedy?”

 

Knots: “Yeah!”

 

The crowd boos as Chris looks around.

 

Chris: “Whatever…Rise to Greatness is past us. We had that moment where Owen and Kennedy got lucky, but it changes nothing from what Sienna and I have been saying for months…we deserve better. I have been one of the top competitors in this ring, night in, night out, and I have not gotten the opportunities. Instead, someone like Asher Hayes gets a handout by beating a bunch of underachievers who may have all the talent in the world, but haven’t put it together like I have!”

 

Chris pauses. He turns to Sienna. Sienna just smiles.

 

Chris: “And then Sienna….well, there, we may have something. Right, angel?”

 

Sienna smiles as Chris hands the microphone to Sienna. The crowd boos more as Sienna takes it and looks out at the crowd. Sienna soaks them in for a moment before continuing.

 

Sienna: “Count on Boston to continue to show it is the most backward part of this country.”

 

The crowd boos loudly.

 

Sienna: “But I’m going to talk anyway, even if all of you think your opinions matter. Because just like your biggest stars, I am someone who knows their greatness and embrace it.”

 

The crowd boos more. Chris smiles.

 

Sienna: “See, Laura is currently making a frankly airtight case that I should receive the first opportunity at Alistaire Allocco. No, sorry Glory. But people who cut in line shouldn’t get the rewards of those of us who have been in the club for hours. And we all know that Syren did not beat me straight up. If this company cares about the competition so many people around here claim to represent, we all know I should be the one to humble Alistaire and end this little attempt at something else. End this travesty that is the time this title is stay outside of my grasp!”

 

Sienna pauses.

 

Sienna: “Because we all know I am a champion. We all know that I represent the best interests for this sport. That I represent greatness. All for you! For the People! Me! Your IronAngel!”

 

She pauses as the boos continue.

 

Sharper: “Can’t say Sienna and Chris are not confident.”

 

Knots: “How about arrogant?”

 

Sharper: “The question is about the rematch though Jon. You think she deserves it?”

 

Knots: “I don’t think. I think Sienna, just like Syren, they got caught. They’re that good, they can earn it. Just like Kennedy had to fight for it for way too long!”

 

Sharper: “A hard decision for Sasha.”

 

Sienna looks around.

 

Sienna: “This simple. Someone like Syren, I’m sure, she’s stewing backstage with her geriatric mentor and his paper towel of a husband, and stewing about how she should be champion and get the rematch, but please…I am more deserving than her. I tried to stop her myself. I did. And my sacrifice gave Alistaire and Glory their opportunity to see what really was at stake. I was treated like the canary in the birdcage in the coal mines. And trust me, I am too damn talented and too damn beautiful to be treated like that. So it’s only right that I get what I deserve and Alistaire…I’ve beaten you once…for the World Championship…this is damn simple.”

 

Sienna shakes her head and laughs.

 

Sienna: “And yet we know Sasha you have difficulty with that. So I hope you listen to Laura. And I hope that you start to look at people like my fiancé Chris, to be someone you can build this company around in your vision. This is an easy decision. Give us the opportunities we deserve and we will lead you to greatness FOR THE PEOPLE!”

 

The crowd boos. Sienna looks around. She then continues, turning to Chris as the crowd starts to roar, making noise, and starting to cheer.

 

Sienna: “And Alistaire, I know you said that you’d take an interest, but you attack what you know nothing of, so I’ll consider that your inexperience now that the spotlight is on you and on just you. It’s clear you need better management, but still-“

 

Chris then steps forward, and moves Sienna. Sienna looks over as Chris steps forward. James Evans slides into the ring, having come down the rampway, the cause of the crowd cheering.

 

Sharper: “James Evans?! Coming to the ring?”

 

Knots: “I’m not complaining, but why-“

 

Sharper: “Chris saw him and James! Oh my!”

 

James gets up and Chris steps over and James immediately takes him down with a double leg takedown. The crowd erupts in cheers. Chris grabs at him, but James drives his head forward, hitting a headbutt on Chris. He then rears back and nails him with a second one and then a third. Chris is dazed and James nails him with a couple of hard right hands as Sienna looks around before going over to grab James. She tries to pull him off, but James gets up and pushes her back. He then spins around and stomps Chris over and over. Sienna rolls to the floor as the crowd cheers. Chris rolls to the ropes.

 

Sharper: “James Evans is assaulting Chris Cannon!”

 

Knots: “Again…Why?! Even if I think the son of a bitch deserves it!”

 

Chris tries to cover up as James stomps away and Sienna runs around the ring and pulls Chris out of the ring and to the floor. The crowd roars as James steps forward and kicks at the ropes. Sienna steps back as James backs up and smiles as he then looks around the arena as they cheer him.

 

Sharper: “Look at that look on James’ face!”

 

James continues to smile, almost as if he’s accomplished something. Sienna tries to help Chris up as officials reach the ring and get between the ring and Chris and Sienna. A few check on Chris as Sienna snaps at them.

 

Sienna: “Now you come out?!”

 

Sienna turns to Chris and checks on him as the crowd continues to cheer as we cut away.

 

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Drake Hemingway vs. Peyton Rice comes up on the screen.

 

Sharper: “As we take care of Chris Cannon here, the SCW Television Championship will be on the line, next, when Drake Hemingway faces Peyton Rice!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Drake Hemingway vs. Peyton Rice

SCW Television Championship

 

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall…. And it is for the SCW Television Championship! INTRODUCING FIRST… the challenger….”

The lights go out. "Exciter" by Judas Priest plays from the loud speaker. Steam rises from the stage. Out walks Drake Hemingway accompanied by his maiden Loretta Inglewood. The spotlight shines on them as though they are angels being given to us from the heavens, their aura tells a different story. Both of them walk down to the ring, side by side.

Phillips: “Making his way to the ring, accompanied by his Loretta, weighing in at 245 pounds… ladies and gentlemen, DRAKE HEMINGWAY!”

Sharper: “Mixed response from fans here in Boston. Drake used to run around these parts, growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts.”

Knots: “Look at Loretta, she is just oozing with confidence… she thinks her man is going to win Peyton, who has had an iron grasp over this title since she won it back in June… I think she knows something we don’t!”

 They reach the ring. Drake walks up the steel steps, walks across the apron. He bends down extending his hand to Loretta, pulling her on the apron, he then opens the ropes for her. She enters the ring first. He follows. Both walk to the center of the ring as the lights come back on. She smirks. He stands there stoically. She exits the ring.

Sharper: “You can feel the intensity of this man. This is going to be a very tough challenge for Peyton.”

Knots: “And they are no strangers. They competed before, down in Emerge. Drake actually have pinned Peyton, only for Peyton to pin him to win in that big time Championship Scramble match.“

Sharper: “But now finally, they get to face each other, one-on-one, without anyone else getting in their way.”

Phillips: “And the defending SCW Television Champion…”

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 in wrestling gear and jacket. Her long dark 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.

Knots: “Of course, Drake’s going to try to purify the TV title and also Peyton Rice.”

Sharper: “I don’t think you can find anything more pure than this woman right here.”


With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring, stopping and pulling off some high fiving the fans and taking selfies with them. She continues to head to the ring soaking up the reaction before hopping into the apron and pointing the crowd before flipping over the top rope as the crowd roars and stepping on the second rope, raising her arms and looking up, she then thanks the fans while being announced….


Phillips: “From Glendale, Arizona! Weighing in at 115 pounds, here is “Pretty” Peyton Rice!”


The crowd roars as she flips from the second rope on to her feet and does a cartwheel. She takes off her jacket and ruffles her hair a little, standing in the corner and awaiting for the match to begin. She points at Loretta, telling her to stay out of her way but Drake steps in between.

Knots: “Peyton needs to be careful. Drake doesn’t appreciate her talking to Loretta like that!”

Sharper: “She’s making sure Loretta understand that there isn’t going to be any funny business.”

The referee raises the SCW Television Championship belt and handed it to the ring crew. The bell rings and immediately Drake explodes forward. Peyton Rice ducks underneath a clothesline. She rebounds as Drake turns and lowers his shoulder. She rolls over his back and stops, trying to direct a high kick towards Drake’s skull but he ducks underneath. He delivers a side kick to the midsection. He follows up by moving in with a knee the gut, and there’s an elbow attempt to the face but Peyton Rice covers. She spins around to his side and knees him in motion. She takes a hold of his head and tries to swing back for an inverse Russian legsweep but Drake elbows Peyton in the side of the head. He reaches around her, gutwrenches her up and delivers a powerbomb into the middle of the ring. He covers:

1…

Peyton shoots her shoulder up.

Sharper: “Drake looks like a man doing an honest day’s work in this match so far. He’s being deliberate and I wonder if he finds any pleasure.”

Knots: “Purity doesn’t know what fun is… but I bet he felt satisfaction after purifying Derek Adonis and Cookie at Rise to Greatnesss but then again, I don’t know.”

Sharper: “Talk about a statement win. Derek Adonis is a former TV Champion, if anyone could forget.”


Drake stomps down on Peyton’s knee a few time before grabbing it and starting to pull her up. There’s a boot to the face from Peyton as she rolls forward to her feet. She backs up into the ropes as Drake turns. She charges forward but Drake sidesteps her shoulder block attempt. She keeps running and Drake turns, again he lowers the shoulder but this time Peyton boots him in the face. He reels backwards, bouncing off the ropes and she hops up onto her shoulder. Hurricanrana, captures both legs in a pin attempt.

1…

2-

Sharper: “Peyton almost trapped Drake early on in that hurricanrana, but he exploded out of it at two.”

Knots: “Imagine if he slipped up there. I think Drake would be furious!”

Sharper: “Peyton has been very vocal about how much of an honor she thinks it is to have competed on the pre-show of Rise to Greatness and to serve SCW as it’s TV Champion. A fine champion if I say so myself.”

Peyton waves Drake up to his feet. He stumbles up, she charges forward but he tosses her, belly-to-belly suplex right into the turnbuckle. She bounces off and immediately scrambles to her feet. He charges forward, sending her flying back into the turnbuckle. Now strung up in the corner, Drake comes flying forward but there’s a boot up. He stumbles back way. She pushes herself forward, but he catches her and delivers a side walk slam in the center of the ring. He hooks the leg.

1…

2-

Peyton shoots her shoulder up. Drake stands, drops down with an elbow, and does so again. She holds her upper body as she rolls towards the ropes. She pulls herself up using the ropes and there’s Drake grabbing by the back of the head and smashing her off the top turnbuckle. He flips her over and drills an elbow to the face before sending a knee the midsection.

 Sharper: “Drake has Peyton corner, trying to soften her up with some hard strikes.”

Knots: “This could be his night. Peyton might have been caught up too much in celebrating Alistaire’s SCW World Championship victory, should have been solely focused on her job as SCW TV Champion.”


Sharper: “While we all know Peyton has been a very vocal supporter of Alistaire Allocco, I think her priority is always going to be her career. She isn’t that type of woman to cling on a man.”

Knots: “You mean that she’s a strong independent woman?”

Drake yanks Peyton out of the corner and whips her into the opposite corner. He comes back in, crushing Peyton against the corner. She staggers forward, he scoops her up and slams her into the center of the ring. He backs up against the turnbuckle and then drops down with a leg drop across the throat. He covers:

1…

2…

Sharper: “Another kick out. Drake is pressing Peyton. She might be in trouble.”

Knots: “Drake is a man on a mission.”

Peyton rolls out onto the apron to recover. Drake Hemmingway steps over to the ropes and reaches over, pulling her up. She catches him off guard with an uppercut. Drake staggers backwards and falls forwards. She steps up and runs across the apron, catching with a running knee. He stumbles backwards, the blow knocked him off balance. She gets a hold of the top rope. Springboards high into the air and she catches Drake right when he turns with a crossbody:

1…

He rolls over and pins her.

1…

Peyton Rice slips out again to the apron. Drake grabs her through the ropes, not giving her the chance to escape but she manages to get an elbow, and another one. He’s now extended over the middle rope. Peyton steps back and delivers another knee, this time to the side of the head. He bounces about in pain, still stuck between the ropes. Rice falls back against the ring post and she then turns, climbing up onto the top rope. She leaps off, crashing down the trapped Drake across the back of the head with an elbow. She lands on her feet, buckling at the landing but Drake flies back into the center of the ring, holding the back of his head.

Sharper: “Talk about a vicious shot there!”

Knots: “I think that turn the tides in this match. Peyton off the top with an elbow strike.”

Sharper: “I think she might have damaged her knees on the landing herself but right now, the SCW Television Champion is in the driver’s seat if she can capitalize.”

Peyton Rice slides into the ring and covers.

1…

2…

Drake shoots his shoulder up. Peyton pushes herself up and then stalks Drake. Drake seems to be in a daze but Peyton slaps on the front face look. She runs towards the corner, trying to finish Drake with the Bear Down! Drake dumps her over the top rope, and Peyton crashes down onto the outside and the crowd explodes.

Sharper: “Peyton just crashed and burn before our eyes!”

Knots: “She’s in agony. She might be out of commission here!”

Sharper: “Drake is still reeling from that diving elbow across the skull. He’s down on one knee in the ring holding his head while Peyton is just withering in pain on the outside.”

Peyton clings weakly onto the ring apron, struggling to get to her feet as the referee starts to count her out. Drake rolls out of the ring and slides her back into the ring underneath the bottom rope. He returns, dragging her away from the bottom rope and goes for the pin:

Knots: “It’s all over, Sharper. Peyton’s dead!”

1….

2….

3-

Sharper: “Peyton gets the shoulder up right before the referee hits the mat. She hasn’t given up! This match continues.”

Knots: “But can she continue to compete?”

Drake stomps down onto Peyton. Referee tries to limit the number of strikes but he pushes the referee out of the way and drags Peyton up to her feet. He tosses her into the corner. He backs up and charges forward, running big boot but she ducks and rolls forward. Drake gets his leg stuck on the top rope. Peyton delivers a well-placed Pele kick to the back of Drake’s head. The impact strains his overextended leg and he manages to break free, but he’s staggering. As he turns, Peyton falls into corner behind her. Drake searches for Peyton as she throws herself onto the top rope.

Knots: “Drake can’t find Peyton. Peyton snuck back around him.”

Sharper: “He’s in trouble!”

Drake finally turns around and there’s the Snowbird, diving spear, off the top rope. Both competitors are down. The crowd cheers as Drake rolls towards the center of the ring as Peyton returns to the corner. She throws herself up onto the top rope and takes flight. Pretty Girl Drop landed perfectly and Peyton lays across Drake.

1…

2…

3!

Sharper: “Peyton Rice retains!”

Knots: “Drake Hemmingway gave her a challenge and somehow, she managed to pull out.”

Sharper: “Peyton was brought to her limit but mustered up the last of her strength to carry out that impressive sequence to put away Drake Hemmingway.”

Phillips: “The winner of the match… and still SCW TV Champion… PEYTON RICE!”

 

Peyton rolls over and starts to get up. The referee hands her the TV Championship and raises her arm. The crowd cheers as Peyton smiles and looks around. She smiles as she then holds the TV title over her head. The crowd cheers some more. Her music plays throughout the arena before we cut away.

 

Backstage, we see a shot of Casterillo walking out of a darkened hallway. He takes a deep breath. He then walks over to the camera and leans into it.

 

Casterillo: “I asked for one thing…Glory Braddock. I’ve been told now that Sasha will not entertain my request.”

 

Casterillo sighs.

 

Casterillo: “Protecting her…or another mistake. Glory’s hubris caught her at Rise to Greatness. But now…I cannot get the revenge I deserve. So I will find it another way. Because if I cannot get Glory in the ring, I will just have to unleash my power on everyone else.”

 

Casterillo shoves the camera back as he turns and walks off, his footsteps heard in the background as the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Datura on the screen with “Next week!” on it.

 

Sharper: “Datura suffered a big loss to Regan Street at Rise to Greatness. We heard from Regan earlier tonight. Next week, we will hear from Datura. What will she have to say and what is next for the enigma of professional wrestling?”

 

Knots: “I don’t know, but you wonder what she’ll think about what Regan said. She’s been clear on social media, but with a greater platform. Oh boy…”

 

The still remains on the screen for a few moments.

 

The lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

 

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

 

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

 

“INFAMOUS!”

 

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and as the lights come back up, we find Syren standing in the middle of the stage. The crowd boos loudly as Syren just looks out at the crowd, watching it, and scanning it, listening to all of the boos and the hate.

 

Sharper: “The former World Champion.”

 

Knots: “She’s had a month to think about it.”

 

Syren remains on the stage for a few moments longer before walking down the rampway by herself. Crowe and CHBK, nor Ravyn Taylor or Christy Matthews, are with her. Syren makes her way to ringside and looks in the ring. She then turns and walks over to the steel steps and steps up them. She then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. She then looks down at the ring canvas before walking over to the corner, a look of disdain on her face. She grabs a microphone from the apron waiting for her. She then walks over to the middle of the ring. Her music starts to fade out. She walks around the ring, pacing a bit, continuing to look down at the mat. The boos resound throughout the TD Garden.

 

Syren: “Funny enough, if you were cheering me, I’d come out here and say exactly what I’m going to in these next few minutes.”

 

The crowd boos some more. A “Syren sucks!” chant begins to break out. Syren looks down, chuckling a bit to herself, shaking her head.

 

Syren: “You know what. I’d give a damn about that in the past, but the fact that I am the greatest World Champion in SCW history, holding that title more than anyone else ever, and I’m now a Hall of Famer, you can take that chant and shove it up your ass!”

 

The crowd boos as Syren looks out at the crowd.

 

Syren: “I’ll say it again. I am the greatest World Champion in SCW history. Statistically, I have held that title more than anyone else. I’ll put it this way…I am the greatest WRESTLER in SCW history and this ring on my finger helps prove just that!”

 

Syren holds up her hand with the SCW Hall of Fame ring on it. The crowd boos as she looks around.

 

Syren: “And to all of the people who claim that I didn’t deserve anything, that I didn’t deserve to be the World Champion, that I was bringing it down with my tactics. No…I was doing what I needed to do to keep it. I just found the way to do it and you were all pissed off I did it first!”

 

Syren shrugs.

 

Syren: “But now comes the next question…what’s next? What’s next for Syren? Well it sure as hell better be a rematch for the SCW World Championship!”

 

The crowd boos some more as Syren looks around.

 

Syren: “For all of the people judging me, I’ll make this plain and simple. Why did Ravyn, Alex and I put together a plot to incriminate Kennedy a year and a half ago? Why did we side with Katya to try and take control of this company? Why did we do everything to hold onto the title? The SCW World Championship! But not just that…this company proved to me years ago that they were never going to do me right even if I did every damn media appearance, was a leader in that locker room, and fought every match no matter how much I hurt.”

 

The crowd boos some more.

 

Syren: “So Sasha…this is simple. Either you’re going to prove to me something only your sister cared about – being fair to me by giving me my rematch for the World Title.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Syren: “Or you better believe I will have another plan and I will be World Champion again whether you like it or not. Easy way or the hard way. Your choice!”

 

Syren brings the microphone down. The boos continue as “Groupie” plays. She looks around the arena before putting the microphone down in the middle of the ring before stepping over to the ropes and going through them, dropping down to the floor. She turns and heads to the back.

 

Sharper: “The entitlement of Syren! Sasha has been clear about one thing – she will give opportunities to those who deserve them.”

 

Knots: “Pretty much saying that either you give me the rematch or I’ll do everything I’ve done again. No consequences!”

 

Sharper: “Her plans blew up in her face at Rise to Greatness. Now she wants a do-over.”

 

Knots: “It’s now what Sasha thinks. And there are a lot of questions there.”

 

Sharper: “Glory, Sienna, Syren…And that’s just those who have spoken publicly about it!”

 

Syren defiantly walks to the back, the camera following her. The look of annoyance on her face remains. The camera follows her as she walks through the curtain and to the back.

 

Backstage, we see Selena Frost standing with Jessica Winters. The crowd cheers seeing her.

 

Jessica: “I’m here with Selena Frost and Selena, in a few moments, you’re going to face Cassidy Carter, but I have to ask, you knocked out Xander Valentine at Rise to Greatness.”

 

A smile comes over the face of Selena.

 

Jessica: “I hope you understand how big that is.”

 

Selena: “I know…and I said I was going to do anything to win. And in this case, it was knock him out. And I just hope all of those he’s targeted had a smile when he couldn’t get up and that bell sounded. That’s what I wanted to accomplish and I hope I did that.”

 

Jessica: “Good luck tonight.”

 

Selena: “Thanks.”

 

Selena walks off as Jessica smiles.

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost faces Cassidy Carter, next, here on Breakdown!”

 

The scene cuts to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Selena Frost vs. Cassidy Carter

 

The lights in the arena go dark for a moment, and the crowd hushes in anticipation.  After a few moments, the baseline to "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish begins thumping through the speakers. The arena fills with a mixture of boos and cheers.  As Billie's voice begins singing, low red lights begin flashing in time with the rhythm.

White shirt now red, my bloody nose 

Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes 

Creeping around like no one knows 

Think you're so criminal 

Cassidy's face appears on the big screen, blood streaming down her nose as she flashes a sadistic smile before her face disappears and her name flashes across the screen in blood red letters.  The red lights keep flashing. 

Bruises, on both my knees for you 

Don't say thank you or please 

I do what I want when I'm wanting to 

My soul? So cynical

White strobes begin flashing as Cassidy appears in the entryway.  The crowd is louder now, mostly booing Cassidy, but there are a few audible cheers mixed in. Cassidy is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and "Bad Guy" sprayed on the back in red spray paint, and a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses.  In her hand she holds a leash which is connected to Ace Marshall's neck. 

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, accompanied by Ace Marshall, from Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the Duchess of Debauchery, Cassidy Carter!”

 

She grins devilishly posing for a moment before walking down the ramp, Ace following closely behind her.  As she gets to the end of the ramp, she pauses and looks back at her husband, who quickly moves and lifts her onto the ring apron.  Cassidy moves to the corner as Ace climbs the steps before holding the rope open for her.  She enters the ring and he follows.  She continues holding the leash as she moves to the corner, climbing the turnbuckle and blowing a kiss to the crowd with her free hand, as the boos grow louder.  As she steps down from the turnbuckle she hands the leash to the referee as she takes off her sunglasses and sweatshirt.  The ref drops the leash and Cassidy motions for Ace to get out of the ring.  He obeys and leaves as she waits for the match to start. 

 

Knots: “I guess this is a thing now. Ace Marshall now just a dog.”

 

Sharper: “Again, they’ve always gone to the beat of their own drum. And we saw this at Rise to Greatness. Guess it is the new entrance if you will.”

 

"BELIEVE IT!"

The SCW fans are on their feet as “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande as plays throughout the arena, as out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe. Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground before starting to sprint down the ramp and towards the ring. Lowering her arm, the Winter’s Knight heads down the ramp.

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Nome, Alaska, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

 

Reaching the ring, Selena slides into the ring. She gets up and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal. She looks around as the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost coming off a stunning victory against Xander Valentine. Knocking him unconscious. We’re still talking about it.”

 

Knots: “It was minutes. No one saw that. Xander Valentine caught by multiple kicks and each one just enough. The Defying Gravity taking him down for good.”

 

Sharper: “Emphatic victory at Rise to Greatness for Selena Frost. And now facing Cassidy Carter and there’s some history here, dating back to the last time Selena Frost was World Champion.”

 

The bell sounds. Cassidy runs at Selena and nails her with a hard forearm and then another and another. The crowd boos as Selena covers up. Cassidy nails her with a couple of other shots as Selena ends up in the corner. The referee starts to count.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Selena then pushes her back and goes for a spin kick. Cassidy dodges and backs up, nearly losing her footing. Selena then moves out and grabs the arm of Cassidy and wrenches it. Cassidy winces and reaches up and Selena hits a shoot kick to the chest. Cassidy hits the mat. Selena holds on. Cassidy rolls back and then gets up and flips forward and nips up. She goes for an arm wrench to flip Selena over, but Selena cartwheels through. She then goes for another kick. Cassidy ducks and rolls Selena up with a school boy.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy with the school boy. Almost three!”

 

Knots: “Notice that she’s making sure not to get caught by any head kicks!”

 

Selena rolls over and gets up. Cassidy grabs her and clubs her in the back and then again and again before throwing her into the corner. Selena stands up and Cassidy jumps up and hits a dropkick. Selena falls back. She winces. Cassidy walks over and grabs her by the head and pulls her out, but Selena spins through and hits a hip toss. Cassidy rolls over and gets up and Selena hits a dropkick. Cassidy hits the mat. She turns and grabs at the ropes. She gets up and Selena runs at her and hits a clothesline. Cassidy goes up and over the top rope to the floor. She rolls over and looks up as the crowd cheer. Selena stretches out a bit as she paces away.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy sent to the floor. But you can see Cassidy’s offense, more just throwing right hands, working on Selena.”

 

Knots: “She’s clearly stiff. She’s feeling it. But she’s got a bit of distance.”

 

Sharper: “Cassidy may be feeling something else!”

 

Cassidy gets up on the floor. (1) Selena then turns and runs to the corner and jumps to the middle rope before jumping to the top rope and hitting a flip dive onto Cassidy. The crowd erupts in cheers. Selena rolls away. (1) Cassidy winces as Ace looks on. (2) Selena grabs at the ring skirt and uses it to pull herself up. (3) Cassidy rolls over. (4) Selena grabs her and pulls her up and rolls her into the ring. Selena glances at Ace before sliding in after. Cassidy starts to get up and Selena watches her. Cassidy turns around and Selena runs at her and hits a spinning heel kick. Cassidy hits the mat. Selena goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cassidy kicks out. Selena rolls off. Cassidy rolls to the ropes. Selena walks over and grabs Cassidy and drags her up. Ace yells at Selena, trying to get her attention. Selena smirks and turns to him.

 

Selena: “Bad dog! Bad!”

 

She swings at him. Ace steps back and looks around before Selena turns around and Cassidy goes for a hard right, but Selena blocks it and kicks her in the ribs. She then hits a swinging neckbreaker. She goes for the pin.

 

Sharper: “Even getting a burn in on Ace! Now the neckbreaker!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cassidy kicks out. Selena rolls off. She pulls herself up and turns to Cassidy and pulls her up. She then spins through and sends Cassidy into the ropes. She bounces off and Selena goes for a back drop, but Cassidy jumps up and backflips down her back. Selena turns around and Cassidy jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Cassidy jumps up and grabs her head and just forces it down to the mat with a diving facebuster. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy, never to be underestimated, showing what she can do.”

 

Knots: “And giving Selena some problems. She’s making sure she doesn’t get hit by the kicks, but she’s now able to just keep on. It’s not pretty and she doesn’t care.”

 

Sharper: “Spending time again with Rachel Foxx rubbing off on her.”

 

Cassidy then gets up and looks at Selena before stomping her over and over and over again in the chest. She then smirks and walks around the ring. Selena turns and moves to the ropes. She starts to get up and Cassidy walks over and kicks her in the ribs. She then whips her across the ring. Selena bounces off and Cassidy jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick of her own. She then gets up and runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a senton backsplash to the body of Selena. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena kicks out. Cassidy rolls off. She looks at the official and snaps at him to make sure. The official, Aaron Demitra, confirms the two count. Cassidy then gets up. She turns and grabs Selena and pulls her up. She then knees her in the ribs and then again. She then scoops her up and slams her down. Cassidy then moves to the corner and climbs up to the top rope.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy scooping Selena up and now, going to the top rope.”

 

Knots: “Cassidy taking it to the Grand Slam champion. Imagine if she was this focused all the time!”

 

Cassidy glances back and dives off with a corkscrew moonsault. Selena gets her knees up. Cassidy winces and falls forward. She slowly gets up and holds her back. Selena gets up and looks at her and then lunges and goes for the Glass Shard. Cassidy drops to her knees, expecting it and Selena stops and then hits a straight kick to the jaw of Cassidy. The crowd ohs and Cassidy falls to her hands and knees.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy ducked! But Selena saw it coming!”

 

Knots: “And Cassidy dropped!”

 

The official checks on her before Selena backs up. Cassidy slowly gets up, holding her jaw and Selena springboards to the top rope and hits the Defying Gravity! The crowd cheers. Cassidy drops. The official checks on her and Selena looks at Demitra before then pushing Cassidy over and covering her.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd cheers. Selena rolls off. She gets up as Ace looks down, disappointed. Referee Aaron Demitra raises Selena’s arm in victory.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Cassidy Carter!”

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost victorious tonight. Another win with the Defying Gravity.”

 

Knots: “But not via knockout. Cassidy still had something left it seemed. Nothing to help her kick out though.”

 

Sharper: “Sapped her energy, but not her consciousness. But Selena Frost continues to prove that if she hits her kicks, she’s as devastating as anyone in this sport!”

 

Selena takes a moment and enjoys it. The crowd cheers her as her music plays. She heads over to the corner and steps up to the middle turnbuckle and looks around before nodding. She celebrates a bit as Ace pulls Cassidy out of the ring. Selena continues to celebrate as we cut away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns with a shot of the inside of the TD Garden. We then cut to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots.

 

Sharper: “It’s been a hell of a night tonight. Alistaire Allocco started us off by talking about his vision. Since then, Glory Braddock, Sienna Swann and Syren have all publicly asked for a shot.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and we’ve seen Asher Hayes make his claim – he’s going after Regan and the Adrenaline Title at Apocalypse.”

 

Sharper: “And then we saw Gavin Sattler show up and shockingly resume his feud with Kandis before drawing the ire of Tommy Valentine and Ryan Watson.”

 

Knots: “And James Evans lost it on Chris Cannon.”

 

Sharper: “But next week, it should be a barnburner of a night. We return to SCW’s home, to Toronto!”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We see a shot of Konrad Raab vs. Alistaire Allocco.

 

Sharper: “And this may be a surprise.”

 

Knots: “Ya think?!”

 

Sharper: “Konrad Raab will be the first challenger to Alistaire Allocco. Allocco apparently requested the match. World Title on the line next week in Toronto! Konrad Raab has a hell of an opportunity.”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up again before we see a shot of Bree Lancaster vs. Asher Hayes.

 

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster is going to have to look past Rachel Tatum Lee. You wonder what the fallout there will be. But Bree Lancaster will face to face Asher Hayes.”

 

Knots: “Going to find out if Asher maybe made the wrong call. Faces the one he didn’t pin, the US champion, in a non-title match and-“

 

The cameras cut to the floor by the stage as Xander Valentine walks over to the rampway and along the side before stepping onto the rampway.

 

Knots: “I may be getting out of here.”

 

Sharper: “Xander Valentine coming out. And he obviously does not look pleased.”

 

Xander Valentine walks over to the ring and then looks into it before stepping around and walking around the ring.

 

Knots: “He’s not even getting in. You don’t think he’s got some sort of issue now.”

 

Sharper: “Last time he was in the ring, he was knocked out. I don’t know. I honestly don’t know.”

 

Xander walks around the steel steps and then over to Phillips. He demands a microphone. Phillips is a bit slow on it and Xander grabs him by the collar. Phillips hands him one a bit quicker. Xander takes it and pushes him down. He then takes a deep breath.

 

Knots:” I just noticed…where’s that woman that’s normally with him. She was staring a hole at him at Rise to Greatness.”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know Jon. I don’t know anything here.”

 

Xander looks around.

 

Xander: “I was knocked out…”

 

Xander pauses and scoffs. The crowd cheers. XAnder glares at the crowd.

 

Xander: “I was knocked out. Selena Frost…knocked me out.”

 

Xander looks down as the crowd cheers again.

 

Xander: “A lucky shot and now that’s how I will be known. For years I was feared….last year I was disrespected…for months I was everyone’s focus. And now, I’m known as the man Selena Frost knocked out at Rise to Greatness.”

 

The crowd cheers again. Xander looks around.

 

Xander: “Perhaps I should do something about that…”

 

Xander then walks along the ringside area. Xander looks around before then walking around and stepping over to grab Jonathan Knots by the throat. The crowd roars and boos.

 

Knots: “Hey! No! No!”

 

Sharper: “Xander!”

 

Xander: “No…you’re more liable to piss yourself.”

 

Xander drops Knots. Xander looks at Sharper.

 

Sharper: “Hey now…”

 

Xander: “No…you’re convenient…”

 

Xander walks forward a bit more. A “We Believe!” chant starts to break out and Xander looks out and smirks. He listens to the crowd for a few moments longer.

 

Xander: “Always count on fans wanting to be a part of the show. Well…if that’s what you want…You True Believers…”

 

Xander throws the microphone down.

 

Sharper: “What does that mean?”

 

Knots: “At least we’re alive!”

 

Xander then walks over to the barricade and looks around before stepping over.

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute!”

 

Xander then steps forward and boots one male fan in the face. The crowd ohs and several fans look stunned. Xander then nails another male fan with a forearm.

 

Sharper: “What the hell are you doing?!”

 

Security quickly runs over and one guard grabs Xander. Xander turns and grabs him by the throat and lifts him up in a double choke before stepping forward and throwing him over the barricade and into the matted area. The crowd ohs. Another guard gets nailed by Xander with a hard right. Several other guards start to rush around as Xander turns and grabs another male fan by the arm and pulls him in and knees him in the ribs. He drops and then he turns and grabs a child fan. The child looks up and screams. But security reaches the scene and two grab Xander and pull him back. The crowd looks on, as noise fills the arena.

 

Sharper: “This is insane! He’s attacking fans!”

 

Knots: “No! He’s attacking True Believers! He’s attacking Selena fans I guess. Or he’s assuming they are!”

 

Sharper: “Children too?!”

 

Xander wrestles free and knees one guard before nailing another. A few more come onto scene. One tackles him from behind, but Xander manages to remain on his feet. Another grabs him too. Xander keeps fighting before we see Artemis running out from the back. The crowd looks on and boos.

 

Sharper: “There’s that woman who is with Xander. Artemis!”

 

Knots: “So is she coming to help take down Xander or help Xander?!”

 

Artemis runs down and runs around the ring. She hops the barricade as Xander seens her. He elbows one guard away and then another before Artemis keeps watching him. Xander and Artemis then start to move through the crowd. We then see Regan Street and Selena Frost running out from the back, Selena’s hair wet, as she wears a t-shirt and track pants, presumably having been in the shower. They run down to the ring as several other officials start to head out too. The crowd cheers as we cut to the crowd where Xander and Artemis were to see a few guards running after Xander and Artemis as a couple of guards check on the people attacked.

 

Sharper: “Selena! Regan!”

 

Knots: “Did Artemis come out to warn him?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. But Regan and Selena just were told. Sasha now too. I’m being told the roster…”

 

Knots: “Look!”

 

Owen Cruze, Aaron Blackbourne and Alistaire Allocco even come out, to check on fans.

 

Sharper: “We have to go. I don’t even what to say. Xander Valentine has crossed a line that no wrestler ever should…I just hope those fans are alright!”

 

The scene slowly fades to black…