“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

A shot of Syren holding the SCW Women’s Championship, followed by a shot of CHBK hitting a Bittersweet Ending on one individual, before turning a shot of Jason Zero hitting a spear on Brian Kinney from Rise to Greatness a few years ago, before turning into a shot of Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Star on James Exeter.

 

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

 

The SCW logo then appears on the screen before evaporating into smoke and the scene fades to black.

 

 

MAIN SHOW:

 

 

We open up with a shot of the SCW roster lined up on the stage. The crowd roars as an image of David Miller appears on the big screen above them.

 

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, could you please rise, remove your hats, and stand as we toll the bell ten times in memory of David Miller who passed away this past weekend.”

 

The crowd slowly calms down as we cut to see Adam Sharper and David Miller standing at ringside before cutting back to show the roster. The bell starts to sound as the cameras pan throughout the arena. The chimes ring out throughout the generally silent building. The camera continues to pan around, cutting to show some of the roster as the ten chimes ring out. At the end, the crowd cheers as we see the roster slowly file to the back.

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Kelcey Wallace walking out to the ring with Chris Cannon and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Selena Frost locking the Frost’s Bite on Angelica Jones before showing Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on CHBK.
 
"They say we are what we are
But we don't have to be
I'm glad to hate you but I do it in the best way
I'll be the watcher of the eternal flame
I'll be the guard dog of all your fever dreams"
 
We see a shot of Dylan Howell clutching the Adrenaline Championship before showing Tommy Valentine hitting James Evans with the Griever’s Bane. We see a shot of Rachel Foxx going to hit Syren with a sledgehammer before showing Syren ducking and her hitting Adam Sharper instead before we follow up with a shot of Syren celebrating with the SCW World Championship at Rise to Greatness.
 
"I am the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass (Glass, glass)"

 

A shot of Red Rayne spewing the Bloodbath into the eyes of Christy Matthews is shown before showing Dawn Lohan standing over Selena Frost. We then see Eli D’Angelo hitting the Salvation on Ace Marshall.
 
"I'll try to picture me without you but I can't"

 

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne and PUNK HAZARD carrying their banner.
 
"Cause we could be immortals, immortals
Just not for long, for long
If we meet forever now, pull the blackout curtains down
Just not for long, for long
We could be immor immortals, immor immortals
Immor immortals,
immor immortals
Immortals"
 
We then see a shot of Merrick Wiseman handcuffing Ravyn Taylor before showing Adrenaline Rush in the ring. Shots of Kennedy Street standing in the middle of the ring posing, followed by Katie Steward posing and AJ Helms and Shaun Cruze walking to the ring are shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping Rachel Foxx with the Catnap inside Tactical Warfare before showing Jake Starr and Greg Cherry driving Shaun Cruze through the steel chair at Retribution before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.

 

The scene then cuts to inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio where pyro ignites either side of the stage and makes its way towards the center. The crowd explodes with electricity with the cameras catching glimpses of all in attendance tonight. Various signs are on full display for their favorite superstars.  The camera continues to pan the crowd before we to see Adam Sharper and Shawn Winters at ringside.

 

Sharper: “Welcome here to Columbus, Ohio. A sombre night to say the least. Adam Sharper here with Shawn Winters.”

 

Winters: “Well it’s unfortunate what happened. Whether we liked David Miller or not, you never want to see what happened.”

 

Sharper: “And we want to make clear to anyone who is feeling like that, there are plenty of support options. Whether it be friends, family or the many mental health support groups. Please never feel you are alone.”

 

Sharper takes a deep breath.

 

Sharper: “And with Miller on our minds, we continue on with the show, and Jessica Winters has a special sit down interview. Jessica?”

 

We cut to the ring to see that three chairs have been moved into the ring. We see Jessica Winters in one chair in the middle.

 

Jessica: “Please welcome at this time…the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

 

"BELIEVE IT!"

At the sound of the familiar call, the true-believers are immediately on their feet in cheers as "What I Believe" by Skillet brings forth a barrage purple-blue lights in the design of snowflakes across the arena. From the back, out walks The Snow Queen, herself, Selena Frost. With a twirl amongst the lights and snowflakes, Frost slowly strolls down the ramp, her platinum-white hair in a long-braid swishing this way. She looks around the building as she continues on her way to the ring.

 

Sharper: “This Sunday, Selena Frost will be in action against Kelcey Wallace in a match both have wanted for some time. Remember the last time they faced each other, one on one, Selena Frost knocked Kelcey Wallace out with that Defying Gravity kick of hers.”

 

Winters: “And it is something that Kelcey has not forgotten.”

 

She walks up the steel steps before entering the ring. She then heads over to Jessica and shakes her hand. She then walks over to the chair on the right and sits down, grabbing the microphone on the seat. Jessica turns back to the main camera.

 

Jessica: “And now, please welcome, her opponent, this Sunday, the Perfect Ten, Kelcey Wallace!”

 

The crowd boos as “Exodus” starts to play. A few moments pass before we see Shawn Mason walk out from the back and with him, naturally, Kelcey Wallace. Wallace looks down at the ring. She then starts to slowly walk down to the ring, led by her manager, Shawn Mason. They head to the ring, down the ramp before reaching the steel steps. Shawn Mason walks up the steel steps and then stops before pointing at Selena and snapping at her to stay back.

 

Sharper: “Shawn Mason fearing Selena may attack him.”

 

Winters: “Well after last week-“

 

Sharper: “When he tried to attack HER from behind!”

 

Shawn Mason holds the ropes open as Kelcey Wallace then slowly enters the ring. She looks at Selena with an arrogant smile on her face. Shawn Mason steps forward and then moves Kelcey’s chair out a bit to make it easier to sit on it. She does and leans back. Selena just leans forward, posture straight, looking right at both. Shawn Mason however doesn’t stop, walking over to Jessica Winters. He grabs the microphone. Kelcey meanwhile just puts her down.

 

Jessica: “What are you doing?”

 

Shawn: “You’re not needed. Leave.”

 

The crowd roars before booing. The crowd boos. Jessica just looks at him.

 

Jessica: “This is my job-“

 

Shawn: “And with me here, you’re obsolete. Leave!”

 

Jessica slowly lets go of the microphone. She backs up and exits the ring. Shawn Mason watches her go as Kelcey keeps watching Selena Frost. Selena just keeps her eyes on Kelcey. Shawn meanwhile then sits down in the chair. He leans back.

 

Shawn: “I hope you don’t mind. I wasn’t going to be the only one standing in this ring. May make some people jumpy and need to throw a kick.”

 

Selena just looks at Shawn as Shawn smiles.

 

Shawn: “We all know that’s your M.O.”

 

Selena: “You’d like to think that.”

 

Shawn: “Well given that you’re so good at attacks when no one can see it coming. It’s what you do. And fortunately, one of the most egregious will be taken care of this Sunday. I am, of course, talking about what occurred at the Best of the Best tournament. I mean, let me take you both back there. SCW was waiting with bated breath for the match they KNEW was going to happen. Kelcey Wallace vs. Ravyn Taylor II. The match that was to fix ANOTHER mistake in SCW history that occurred during the Superbowl. The finals were supposed to be Kelcey Wallace beating Ravyn Taylor and making it clear that she was always perfect. And Ravyn’s little choke, a cheap shot was going to be the only way she could claim to have made Kelcey imperfect. But instead…”

Shawn pauses, calming himself down before smiling. Kelcey just leans back and smiles, continuing to look right at Selena.

Shawn: But...that match- and all the rewards of that tournament was stolen by you and an official. You jumped off the top and caught her with a kick. While true, she stumbled to the mat…you were handed the win. She was not knocked out. She was not even beaten. She was merely downed, but some poorly paid referee, presumably saw a way to bump up their monthly pay, called for the bell. And, while many of us, myself included, can respect what you do in the ring, the fact is that you have been riding the fame and rewards of that thievery ever since. All the momentum, all the fans – I know, and I think on some level, you know – all those rewards rightfully belong to Kelcey Wallace. Let’s be clear…had Kelcey Wallace won, as should have happened, she’d have been handed the World Title shot at Taking Hold of the Flame, ending Rachel Foxx’s title reign and giving this company a champion that is a champion, a TRUE champion, not a raging Hellcat, not someone who needs the attention, not someone who finally got the job done…or a couple of people who finally got their head on right for two nights…A TRUE Champion, the only one this company has!”

Selena then interrupts as Kelcey just smiles.


Selena: “Do you have a question to ask?”

Shawn: “I do. Because at Apocalypse, I don't think you realize what you have signed up for. I'll say it, you've been fun to watch on some level. Good for the children and people that don't know anything about wrestling. The “little miracle of SCW” that is Selena Frost. But at Apocalypse, you're going to be fighting against a wrestler. Not a lucky, lovable princess like you, but a bona-fide wrestler. A wrestler that, in truth, you've never really pinned or made to submit, have you? A wrestler that has, let's be honest, led SCW for years. I mean, let's face it, Selena, you've had some success here and around the world, but have you ever won the World title? Main-evented Rise to Greatness?”

Selena remains silent.

Shawn: “You haven't, have you? As I said, she’s a CHAMPION…a true one. The PERFECT Champion. Kelcey has done all of those things because there is no one else in the world like Kelcey Wallace. There is a reason that she is “perfection” and you are not. Why she has leaded this company and you…you’re happy to just be here. It’s great. It’s touching. You want to fight for what you think is right. Great. You want to fight for the fans – stupid, but fine…”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Shawn: “And as I said, you’re pretty good at what you do. But again, NO ONE is Kelcey Wallace. NO ONE is Perfect, but her. And at Apocalypse, there's not going to be an “errant kick” or “bumbling official”. Because “miracles”? They only happen once in a lifetime.”

Shawn holds up his finger to emphasize the number.

Shawn: “Once. They don't happen again. My question to you, Selena, and really the only question that is worth asking in regards to this match is: what are you going to do when you realize that?? When you realize that you are all out of miracles and will be at the mercy of “Perfection”? Are you going to try and choke her out and get another tainted win? Are you going to have to hope you can put enough money aside to bribe an official to stop the match early? How are you going to handle letting your true-believers down, letting your family down – your newborn son, David, down? When Kelcey exposes your “Year of Selena Frost” is what it and everything else is and should be….nothing compared to Kelcey Wallace and her Perfection. That Kelcey Wallace truly is the best of the best?”

The crowd boos loudly as Selena Frost just takes a moment.


Selena: “With all due respect, I'll answer that question to Kelcey Wallace.”

Slowly, Selena Frost turns in her seat until the Snow Queen is face to face with the calm, smiling face of “The Perfect One”. The two opponents stare each other down before Selena opens her mouth.

Selena: “I know how good you are. I know what you can do in the ring. I know what I am getting myself into. But I also know what I can do in the ring. And I know what happened at April...wasn't a fluke. It wasn't some “bad call” or “mistake”. And deep down, I know you know it. At Apocalypse, I'm going to beat you again. I know it and you know it – whether you will admit it or not. Because if I can’t get an errant kick…I’ll get one that hits the mark and you’ll see it coming and not be able to do anything about it…If I can’t get that, I’ll take you down and beat you in the same matter you claim to represent…tap you out in the middle of that ring! And then what excuse will have-”

Kelcey stands up and the crowd roars. Selena stands up as well. Shawn Mason brings the microphone up as if to load it for a shot. Kelcey just extends her hand, stopping Shawn. Selena and Kelcey lock eyes. The two stare each other down, Kelcey staring down on the slightly shorter Selena, the voices of the fans can be heard chanting “We Believe! We Believe!”. Slowly hearing the cheers from afar, Kelcey smiles before shaking her head at Selena. Outside of the microphones, picked up by the cameras themselves in the ring, Kelcey responds.

Kelcey: “Unlike all of these idiots chanting, I don’t believe you, or in you to do it.”

Selena stares Kelcey down.

Selena: “After Sunday...you will.”

The camera continues to focus on the two of them with Shawn Mason continues to eye Selena. The crowd continues to just cheer and chant as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns as we open up at ringside to see Adam Sharper and Shawn Winters at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside here. Adam Sharper here with Shawn Winters and with everything going on tonight, but also we have David Miller on our minds, we need to make one announcement. Amy Chastaine is not here tonight.”

 

Winters: “No, she’s not. She was recently in a relationship with Miller. They separated a few weeks ago. And she has been not only given the night off by SCW, but she will be donating some money from SCW to the Davis Youth Academy on behalf of the company.”

 

Sharper: “She requested to do that and SCW agreed. She will be back this Sunday when she faces Alexis Quinne, but tonight, her Television Championship defense against Memphis Cade, it has been postponed and won’t happen tonight.”

Gigi Steward vs. Casey Holliday

 

“Real Wild Child” explodes over the speaker system and the fans begin to boo as they know who’s coming out next. Right on cue, Gigi strides out from backstage and she is quick to exchanges smiles despite the reaction of the fan. After several minutes of posing , Gigi turns around to show off her Desire jacket, complete with her logo of the pink and baby blue winged cross. With her award winning smile, she turns her head and looks over shoulder at the fans, while keeping her back to them. Gigi leisurely unzips her jacket revealing her wrestling attire. With a confident smirk on her face, Gigi throws her fist in the air causing the place to continue to boo as TJ Johnson steps out to join her, applauding frantically. Gigi jumps up and twists around at the same time before she makes her way toward the ring.

Phillips: "Introducing first, accompanied by TJ Johnson, from Los Angeles, California, The Princess of Wrestling, Gigi Steward!"

When she arrives at the bottom of the ramp, she runs her hand through her hair and makes a display of removing the hood and the hair from her eyes. Gigi purposely makes her way over to the corner where the closest fans are and begins to greet them all along the way to ringside, ignoring their negative reactions. TJ behind her tells them to behave for their Princess. When Gigi makes it down to the ring area, she quickly climbs the steel ring steps to stand on the apron and waves to those in attendance. Miss Steward pulls herself through the middle rope in slow motion, giving the world a show. Gigi steps into the ring, then climbs the ropes in the nearest corner and she raises her arms in the air. After a few moments, Gigi goes to her corner to wait for the match to start. It takes a while before the camera flashes begin to fade.

Sharper: "Gigi Steward taking on Casey Holliday. Not the Steward Casey is wanting to get her hands on but I think she will be more than happy to face Gigi here and now, as we've seen conflict between her and Katie with the Horsewomen."

Winters: "The name never more fitting than now as she will set herself out to bring her the Apocalypse come Sunday in an event never more fitting."

"Diary of Jane" by Breaking Benjamin hits and the crowd begins to cheer before Casey Holliday walks through the curtains. They continue to give a warm reception as she takes a little bit of time trying to acknowledge some of the fans in the front row. She proceeds to turn before making her way down the ramp.

Phillips: "And her opponent, from Seattle, Washington, Casey Holliday!"

When she reaches the end of the walkway, she takes a deep breath before she makes her way into the ring. She soaks in the unfamiliar spotlight, with a few of the fans cheering her, looking determined as she waits for the match to begin. The referee calls for the bell and Casey immediately charges forward and spears Gigi to the ground. The crowd cheers as she sits over her chest and begins connecting with lefts and rights. Gigi shoves her off of her and stands only to turn and get speared once more. Gigi grabs the ropes as Casey continues pummeling her with lefts and rights. The referee tells her to break it up, forcing her to back off as Gigi slowly pulls herself up using the ropes. She goes to step forward only for Casey to lunge at her. Gigi immediately backs up and grabs the top rope. She points at Casey and tells the referee to make her back off.

Sharper: "Casey Holliday coming in hot, Gigi not entirely thrilled with the onset of this match up."

Winters: "She's hoping to send a message to the Queen herself. Unfortunately for Gigi that would be at her expense."

Gigi lets go and makes her way toward the center of the ring when Casey lunges again. Gigi manages runs back, now being chased in a mini circle. She manages to then step forward and catch Casey with a drop toe hold, sending her to the mat. Gigi leaps over her as Casey goes to quickly get up, only to be met with an elbow drop to the back of the head. Gigi starts stomping her repeatedly, garnering heat from the crowd. She sits over Casey's back before locking on a reverse chin lock, just as Casey fights to pull herself up. Gigi keeps the lock in as Casey runs, pulling them both forward toward the corner where she throws her legs up and uses them to propel off of it. They both fall down, Gigi slammed into the mat with Casey sandwiching her before flipping back over Gigi, breaking the hold in the process. Casey pulls her back to her feet before leaping up while grabbing her shoulders, now driving her feet into her midsection to send her over with a monkey flip. Gigi hits the mat and grabs at her lower back before forcing herself up and hitting the ropes. Casey runs over to clothesline her over the top rope. Gigi pulls down on the top rope while ducking causing her to go over and fall to the apron. As they both stand Gigi kicks her before connecting with a stunner that sends Casey falling off the apron.

Sharper: "Casey fighting hard and constantly on the offense. It's however giving Gigi the opportunity to stay in as she is having to get more strategic."

Winters: "They don't call her the Princess for nothing, she is practically wrestling royalty. There is a reason she has been here for as long as she has been."

Just as Casey goes to pull herself up as the referee begins the count Gigi runs across the ring and bounces off the opposite ropes before coming back and connecting with a baseball slide, sending Casey into the barricade. Gigi slides out of the ring before grabbing Casey by the hair and shoulder. She goes to run her into the corner only for Casey to counter and send her face first into the pole. The crow oh's as Gigi falls back. Casey doesn't hesitate as she grabs her by the shoulder and slides her into the ring. Sliding in after her she pulls Gigi up before grabbing her from behind and driving her face first into the mat with a forward Russian leg sweep. She turns and starts climbing to the top rope as Gigi starts to groggily pull herself up to her feet.She turns in time for Casey to leap off the top rope going for a diving cross body. Gigi quickly ducks and leaps forward into the corner where Casey leapt from as she hits the mat. The crowd boos as TJ on the outside begins to clap overly enthusiastically. She proceeds to grab Casey and pull her up before whipping her into the corner. Gigi then steps back into the opposite corner before running in and connecting with a splash. As Casey is about to fall from the corner Gigi attempts a bulldog. She takes several steps forward with Casey in her grasps when Casey manages to shove her off directly into the ropes. She leaps up and connects with an enziguiri to the face as she is coming back, causing the fans to cheer, TJ now slamming the apron with his fists out of disgust.

Sharper: "Just before Gigi is able to carry momentum Casey manages to pull off a counter. Very back and forth here as Gigi tries to take this in hopes of spelling out what will happen on Sunday."

Winters: "Never underestimate a Steward."

Casey pulls Gigi up only to be met with a rake to the eyes. Gigi kicks her hard in the midsection, causing her to buckle over before taking a step back to attempt Nirvana. Casey pulls her head back out of the way before proceeding to grab Gigi from behind and hit her with a reverse DDT. Gigi is quickly back up, turning into a clothesline Casey immediately runs over and springboards herself from the second rope just as Gigi quickly stands and turns. Casey connects with The Rose's Thorn! She quickly makes the cover.

1! ...

2! ...

3!

"Diary of Jane" begins to play throughout the arena once more as Casey sits up. She stands just as the crowd boos as Katie Steward suddenly slides into the ring. Casey turns before Katie is able to blindside her, immediately causing Casey to go for her. Katie smirks before backing off, quickly dropping and rolling out of the ring as Casey goes to grab her. Gigi takes this time to quickly roll toward the apron where she is helped out by TJ.

Sharper: "Katie hoping to strike her from behind before she was caught by Casey Holliday. You can feel Casey is sick and tired of these games. Come Sunday she has the chance to put an end to them."

Winters: "She was able to pull out the win after a Rose's Thorn out of no where here tonight but when it comes to pecking order, Katie is number one for a reason."

Katie backs up with Gigi and TJ, now just shaking her head as Casey is screaming at her to come on. She just smiles, while shaking her head.

Katie Steward: "No. Not happening."

The crowd boos as they start making their way up the ramp, Casey watching them every step of the way.

Mr. D is in his office with Christina Matsui. Christina is leaning over the desk, pointing out some of the contracts.

 

Christina: “So that’s the waivers for the Defy or Fly match. They’ve all been signed.”

 

Mr. D: “Alright…good, just need to file those away-“

 

The door opens as Memphis Cade comes into the room. Chubbs stands with him and Mr. D looks up.

 

Mr. D: “Memphis-“

 

Memphis: “Well how about this. Got a nice piece of ass as an assistant. Heard you were single? Ya hittin’ that?”

 

Mr. D: “Excuse me?”

 

Christina: “You realize I am here?”

 

Memphis: “Because if not, I can give her the time of her life. Chubbs…card her-“

 

Christina: “You may want to step back a moment.”

 

Mr. D: “I’d listen to her. Because between both of us, we can make sure you’re not coming back until you’ve gone through quite a bit of sexual harassment education. So let’s try this again?”

 

Memphis puts his hands up.

 

Memphis: “Okay, okay…relax. Don’t need to go SJW on us.”

 

Christina rolls her eyes.

 

Memphis: “I’m just here to ask a simple question…am I going to be standing around here tonight with my thumb up my ass with Amy off and am I getting a title shot?”

 

Mr. D: “Simple and direct, so I’ll give you two simple answers: unfortunately yes, and yes. You earned the title shot. This is a very unique situation as I hope you realise.”

 

Memphis: “Hey look, it sucks. Just wanted to make sure. Now I know I can enjoy my after show plans and deal with which one on my team I’ll smack first if we lose.”

 

Memphis then turns and starts to walk off. The crowd boos as Mr. D watches Memphis leave.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns with us walking backstage to see Katie Steward walking backstage with TJ Johnson with her. Gigi Steward is a few strides behind them.

 

Katie: “You know, I don’t think she’s appreciating what we have done for this division. She just wants to destroy me and for what?”

 

TJ goes to respond, but Katie stops him.

 

Katie: “Exactly. Her ego. She’s just some pumped up rookie who just got angry that I gave her purpose. Was it too much? Attacking her in her hometown. Ruining that night, but no, she deserved it. She ruined Rise to Greatness and what we were doing for the Women’s Championship! That’s a level of ungratefulness that deserves to be punished.”

 

TJ: “So-“

 

Katie: “I’ll tell you want.”

 

They stop as they get to Katie Steward’s dressing room with Gigi catching up. Katie turns to TJ.

 

Katie: “This Sunday, Casey Holliday doesn’t deserve to face me. Figure out a way out of the match.”

 

Katie then steps into her locker room with Gigi following. They close the door behind them as TJ just takes a deep breath. He then walks off.

We open to see Adam Sharper and Shawn Winters at ringside, seated at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Katie Steward wants to weasel out of a match. Not sure how bright that may be.”

 

Winters: “With what happened to Wiseman?”

 

Sharper: “And speaking of which. Last week, as Merrick Wiseman and Kennedy Street have both started to be held accountability for some of their actions, we found out that they would face each other in a bit of a unique situation.”

 

Winters: “That’s right. They’re not facing each other tonight in that ring, in front of the crowd. They fought each other earlier tonight before anyone came into the arena. It’s what we call a dark match.”

 

Sharper: “And despite the fact that usually cameras wouldn’t be rolling, they were for this one and let’s just take a look at what happened. It wasn’t what Mr. D or others had in mind.”

 

BEFORE TONIGHT’S SHOW:

We open up to see a shot of Merrick Wiseman in the middle of the ring just pacing back and forth. He just shakes his head. The arena is empty outside of the referee and some production crew members running around.

 

Merrick: “Ridiculous…”

 

We then see Kennedy Street starting to walk out from the back, notably without her music. We see Maximillian walking out with her. Kennedy Street just looks around before turning back.

 

Kennedy: “No music?!”

 

Kennedy just throws her arms up in the air before continuing to walk to the ring. Merrick Wiseman just continues to pace. He then motions at her to hurry up. Kennedy just looks at him before yelling at him.

 

Kennedy: “I’ll get down there when I’m damn ready!”

 

Wiseman: “Well hurry the hell up. I figured you’d have some appointment with your hair stylist planned for after this.”

 

Kennedy just glares at Wiseman as she continues to head to the ring. She gets there and looks at Maximillian as he walks up the steel steps. He holds the ropes open as Kennedy steps up the stairs and enters into the ring. She then looks at Wiseman as Wiseman just leans back in his corner. The referee checks Kennedy before turning back and check on Wiseman. He backs up and the bell sounds, rang by one of the production crew members. Kennedy and Wiseman then start to circle the ring. The sound of every step echoes throughout the empty arena. Wiseman and Kennedy then move towards one another and Kennedy goes for the arm. Merrick blocks it and clubs her in the back and then again and again. She falls back to the corner, letting go of Wiseman as Wiseman follows. He hits a back elbow and Kennedy holds her jaw. The referee moves in and calls for the break. Wiseman backs up as Kennedy holds her jaw. She then shakes her head.

 

Maximillian: “You okay, Keenie?”

 

Kennedy doesn’t respond, making a frustrated grunt before moving forward. Merrick watches her and Kennedy steps forward and Merrick then steps up and goes to grab Kennedy. He pulls her out, but Kennedy forearms him in the ribs and then kicks him in the leg. She then wrenches the arm. Merrick holds on. He then leans up and Kennedy elbows him in the shoulder. Kennedy lets go and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Merrick nails her with a clothesline. She gets back up and Merrick starts to run at her and Kennedy gets a boot up. She then runs out and hits a dropkick. Merrick hits the mat. She then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Merrick kicks out. Both get up and Kennedy turns to Merrick and grabs him, but he hits a jawbreaker. Kennedy falls to the ropes.

 

Merrick turns and runs at her and nails her in the ribs with a hard right. He then nails her again before grabbing her and whipping her across the ring. She bounces off and Kennedy goes for a running clothesline. She stops and turns and Merrick hits a European uppercut. Kennedy stumbles back and to the ropes. She then turns around and Merrick runs at her and nails her with a hard clothesline. Kennedy goes up and over the top rope to the floor. She rolls over. Maximillian starts to walk around, but the referee tells him to get back. He does. (1) Merrick backs up a bit and sets up for a running dive through the ropes. (2) Kennedy slowly gets up and Merrick turns and runs across the ring. Kennedy then throws her arms up and moves out of the way. Merrick stops and backs up. (3) Merrick turns and watches as Kennedy walks over towards the entrance way and turns back to the ring. (4)

 

Kennedy: “Screw this. I’m not going to waste my time with this. I am above this! I should be main eventing tonight! Not making sure I can throw a punch without hurting someone! Screw this! Keenie is above this!”

 

Kennedy turns and starts to walk to the back. (5) Wiseman just smirks and shakes his head. He then walks back to the ropes and leans back. (6) Kennedy storms off to the back. Maximillian follows her, not saying anything. She then turns around and looks at the ring. (7)

 

Kennedy: “Just count faster. May as well not waste his time either! Call me when we got a full house wanting to see Keenie!”

 

Kennedy turns around. (8) The referee continues his count as Kennedy walks through the curtain to the back with Maximillian. (9) Wiseman just shakes his head. (10) The production crew member rings the bell. The referee walks over to Wiseman and goes to raise his arm. Wiseman just pulls away, dropping to the floor. He then walks around the ring and starts to make his way out of ringside. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We then open up with a shot of the crowd as the cameras pan around the arena.

 

Sharper: “Kennedy Street obviously just walking out, not seeing the value in the exercise.”

 

Winters: “I’m more surprised Wiseman stuck with it. It was humiliating for both, given what they both believe they should be doing. Wiseman went with it. Kennedy walked off.”

 

Sharper: “And not just that, but Kennedy Street walked off entirely. She left the arena after the match so we don’t even know what Mr. D is thinking. Wiseman meanwhile was then afterwards told to leave. Obviously, they don’t want Wiseman here, given Vixen Cain will be in action later.”

 

Winters: “And given what they did to Autumn Valentine last week, and the anger towards them, Wiseman is not just a controversy lightning rod right now, but they don’t want Cain and Wiseman causing more problems in the name of this justice.”

 

Sharper: “Obviously, an interesting situation and we’ll be curious if we hear anything regarding both individuals later tonight. Let’s be clear though, Merrick Wiseman is scheduled to face Regan Street this Sunday. Kennedy Street is not even on the card.”

 

Winters: “Guess that’s some of that Sexy, Flawless Diva Abuse.”

 

Sharper: “Or Kennedy Street’s arrogance finally catching up to her.”

We cut to the backstage interview area to see Katelyn Buehler and Dawn Lohan standing with Jessica Winters. Each stand on one side of the interviewer as Jessica welcomes us in.

 

Jessica: “Welcome back to the interview area here backstage. I am here with Dawn Lohan and Katelyn Buehler and the two of you will face one another in a match this Sunday. Dawn, you first, you requested this match, and compared to some of the other matches happening this Sunday, it’s for a much more simpler and wholesome reason.”

 

Dawn: “That it is. It’s not because we hate each other. It’s not even for a title. It’s just because I knew that Katelyn is a hell of a wrestler and I’m sick of the unnecessary drama and constant head swivelling. For this match, I don’t need to worry about any of that. I just need to worry about walking down to the ring and wrestling to the best of my abilities and hoping that I come out the winner. I don’t need to worry about if I trust my opponent. I don’t need to worry if I’m going to be used in some giant scheme. I don’t even need to worry about whether I’ll disappoint someone. I just need to wrestle and it’s refreshing and for that, I’m thankful, you, Katelyn, agreed to the match.”

 

Jessica then turns to Katelyn.

 

Jessica: “Now Katelyn, you agreed to the match. You’re coming off a win against Tommy Valentine, but a loss against Kelcey Wallace. You’re now fulltime with SCW, something you’ve not been for many years. Is this simply a desire to have a straight-up match or are you figuring there is something else you could gain from facing a former World Champion in Dawn Lohan?”

 

Katelyn smiles a bit.

 

Katelyn: “First off, thank you for the kind words Dawn. But just like you have your motives, I do have my own. I’m happy that this is going to be a straight up competition. That is refreshing, but this is a bit more to me. I may not be about titles. But there is a part of me that realizes who I’m in the ring against. See, some people may look at you and remember you calling Red Rayne mommy and probably trying too hard to please that person or this person. I can’t judge you. I can’t. My past, it’s a hundred times worse and unfortunately, it’s led to some situations that today, they still affect me every day. But every win against someone of your ability, that just reminds the SCW fans and thus backstage that just want to run me down that I am someone to watch. Just like every big win you had in the last year, it should’ve made them notice. Well this Sunday, we’ll make everyone notice what you and I are capable of.”

 

Dawn: “And it’s like some people have said…it’s a new year, a new season. For both of us…could be a New Dawn.”

 

Katelyn: “I can live with that.”

 

The crowd cheers as Jessica pipes in.

 

Jessica: “Dawn Lohan and Katelyn Buehler will face each other one on one this Sunday. A former SCW World Champion and a former IWC World Champion. Both former World Tag Team Champions and both looking for fresh starts. We’ll be back after this.”

 

We cut away.

COMMERCIAL:

We cut to the back where we find Spirit Dansby with microphone in one hand and a call sheet in the other, looking down the list as though she’s preparing for an interview. She looks up into the camera and responds to what someone behind it says with a nod.

Spirit: “So what happens after that? Are we going to… oh no. No. No! Whatever it is, I’m not doing it. You almost got me fired last week!”

The camera pans slightly and we see the individual she’s reacting to, Lexy Chapel. The crowd cheers. Lexy is dressed in a grey suit, blue shirt and tie, with a short black wig on her head. Spirit looks her up and down and shakes her head.

Spirit: “Who are you meant to be this time? Wait, you know what? I’m not sure I even want to know.”

Lexy: “You don’t like the look? C’mon, isn’t it obvious? Maybe this will help…”

She hands Spirit a large bag. Spirit cautiously takes it before looking inside and immediately shaking her head again.

Spirit: “No!”

Lexy: “No? How can you just say that? You haven’t even tried it on.”

Spirit: “I don’t need to try it on. I’m NOT wearing this…”

She reaches into the bag and pulls out the contents. The crowd roars at what appears to be a dog costume.

Spirit: “There is no way! Why would I even…?”

Lexy: “We made a good team last week. Our investigative skills almost led us to the conclusion of the case of the year. This time, to get to the bottom of everything, I thought we’d change it up. I’m Turner, you’re Hooch.”

The crowd cheers again. Spirit shakes her head and calls someone over from off screen. The camera pans to show the backstage assistant taking the costume from her.

Spirit: “No way. There is no way I’m dressing up as Hooch. You know what, I’d actually prefer to dress up like last week and be Watson again, but that’s not happening ei—oh god. It’s happening again, isn’t it?”

The camera pans back and in the short time that it’s been away Lexy has somehow transformed from her previous Tom Hanks inspired look back into an Inverness cape and deerstalker cap, once again chewing on a pipe in her mouth.

Spirit: “How did you even get changed that quickly?”

Lexy: “Elementary, my dear. Now come Watson, the case is afoot once again, and there is work to be done.”

Spirit puts her hand to her head, slowly shaking her head as Lexy pulls out the bowler hat from last week and placing it back on Spirit’s head.

Spirit: “You’re going to get us both fired, you know that, right?”

Lexy: “Nonsense, Watson. The world needs our investigative skills. And I know just where to begin. I believe this could help continue our investigations from last week…”

Lexy pulls out a large book. The cover reads ‘Colonoscopy for Dummies’. The crowd cheers again as Lexy focuses on the book. Spirit just looks worried as we fade out.

The lights dim in the arena as the screens all cut to black and for a few seconds and there’s nothing but the reaction of the fans heard all around the arena. After a few moments the opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system as spotlights begin to flick on and off around the arena. A few more moments pass before Christy Matthews walks out from the back, holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship. She looks around before starting to make her way down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Christy Matthews has had a busy couple of weeks if only for what she’s been getting involved in. She’s seemingly fully sided with PUNK HAZARD, even managing them in their tag match last week. And this Sunday, she’ll be defending her Adrenaline Championship against Angelica Jones.”

 

Winters: “And she knows that. Angelica knows that. Angelica even tried to go after Christy after PUNK HAZARD attacked Donovan Kayl prior to a match against Christy. They’ve taken little shots at each other. The big one is this Sunday.”

 

Sharper: “And the Adrenaline Championship is a title that Angelica has come very close to winning in the past.”

 

Christy Matthews heads to the ring and walks up the steel steps and enters into the ring. She smiles as she walks across the ring and demands a microphone. Jason Phillips steps over and hands her one. She then stops and asks for another one. Phillips backs up and grabs another.

 

Sharper: “She’s asking for a second microphone.”

 

Winters: “Guess she’s got a guest.”

 

Christy walks back over to the middle of the ring and puts one of the microphones down onto the mat and steps back.

 

Christy: “Well we’re at this time again where I am about to defend my SCW Adrenaline Championship and now with Chad Evans no longer around, oh yes, you were probably all wondering when I’d talk about that…didn’t want to do it immediately, that would be in poor taste. But with him gone, suddenly, people questioning my championship credibility and my desire to defend this title are gone. And this Sunday, I defend it against Angelica Jones who made sure to remind me of that two weeks ago.”

 

Christy pauses as the crowd cheers a bit.

 

Christy: “Don’t worry Angelica. I elected not to come out to the ring when your match ended, in a loss, as I didn’t feel the need to make some sort of message. But since you’re so desperate for making a statement, I figured I’d give you an opportunity here with the world watching…I got you a microphone. Come on out. You can share the ring with the current Adrenaline Champion, a former World Champion, and talk your game, since lord knows, you feel you have the gift of gab. So come on out and share it with us!”

 

The crowd roars a bit as Christy just smirks and walks back over to the corner and drops down to a seated position. She looks out at the entrance way.

 

Christy: “Come on out Angelica. Giving you the time to spew your crap.”

 

Christy remains seated.

 

Winters: “A great opportunity if you ask me.”

 

Sharper: “I’m sure. But Angelica is probably not caring for Christy’s patronizing. Angelica has had a very successful career and to have Christy hold her personal success in SCW over her…”

 

A few more moments pass before “All The Things She Said” by t.A.T.U. starts to play throughout the arena. The crowd cheers as a few moments pass before Angelica Jones walks out from the back. She looks down at Christy Matthews. Christy pulls herself up to her feet as Angelica then starts to head down the rampway. She makes her way down the rampway and over to the ring before walking up the steel steps. She enters the ring and Christy Matthews remains back in the corner as Angelica steps forward. She then walks over to the microphone. She looks at Christy and slowly squats down and grabs the microphone, keeping her eyes on Christy.

 

Christy: “Oh relax. I don’t need to take the cheap shot here tonight. Just like I didn’t need to run down to the ring last week.”

 

Angelica just smirks as she turns around.

 

Angelica: “Oh, you think two weeks ago was about us running out to attack you. Well, don’t worry, even though you think you’re that special, oh no. It had more to do with reminding PUNK HAZARD that they made be facing the Sisterhood in the finals…”

 

Christy: “But that didn’t happen.”

 

Angelica: “Neither did your great managing and insight help PUNK HAZARD. So let’s cut the crap. With the distractions out of the way for this Sunday, the Adrenaline Championship match I earned and the SCW Adrenaline Championship that you hold because Tommy Valentine fell into your lap, now we can see what happens when your opponent isn’t looking to show the world how she’s some dragon or someone’s not going to jump off tall things for their moment. My moment will be winning the SCW Adrenaline Championship before teaming up with my sister to dominate the Tag Division again!”

 

The crowd roars. Christy just scoffs.

 

Christy: “What? You mean the Ginger Queen! Wait…Ginger Nation! Wait! HASHTAG Ginger Nation. Nothing better than naming yourself after a group of people who are attacked for stupid reasons and their shining moment is on an episode of South Park. I mean tonight, we have the battle over that crap. This is who you’ll dominate with-“

 

Angelica then steps forward and looks right at Christy, cutting her off.

 

Angelica: “Laugh. Come on. Keep doing it. We were hilarious during the Botswana thing. Is it free yet? Or was is four ninety-nine. Come on! Laugh! That was a joke. What won’t be is what happens when you piss me off with this patronizing crap? You bitched and bitched and bitched about how you were forgotten about after losing the World Title match at Rise to Greatness a few years back. Well, now you’re back, you’re kicking ass, but you’re holding a title I want. I’ve wanted it for a while. And Christy, if you want to stand there and worry about Ginger Nation and laugh, I hope that you can laugh in defeat when I drop you on your face and show you what the Real Dragon in Professional Wrestling can do.”

 

The crowd roars. Christy then looks at Angelica and slowly just backs up, scoffing and smiling.

 

Christy: “Well, Angelica…the Snow Queen couldn’t beat me, The Next Last Shadow of Hope didn’t make it to the ring, a Supreme Champion couldn’t take me down…I think I’ll add Dragon Slayer to my resume.”

 

Christy then turns and walks over to the ropes.

 

Christy: “Enjoy the airtime here.”

 

Christy then steps through. Angelica looks at her as Christy then drops down to the floor. She places the microphone on the apron as “King of the World” starts to play throughout the arena. Christy walks around the ring and goes to the entrance way. She then starts to walk to the back. Angelica just brings the microphone down, turning to watch Christy as she heads to the back.

 

Sharper: “Angelica Jones very serious. Christy Matthews a bit overconfident.”

 

Winters: “And we know that calling Angelica out on some of what the Sisterhood used to do and some of that happy-go-luckiness is a sore spot. But I don’t know if you want to piss off Angelica Jones. Then again, if I’m Christy Matthews, feeling bulletproof…I don’t blame her.”

 

Christy continues to the back as Angelica continues to watch her and we cut away.

COMMERCIAL:

We cut backstage to see Shilo Valiant walking backstage holding the SCW Television Championship. The crowd boos seeing him. He just continues on his way down the hallway.

 

Sharper: “There you see Shilo Valiant, holding the SCW Television Championship, that is not his. It’s Amy Chastaine’s.”

 

Winters: “But as pointed out, Amy not here.”

 

Sharper: “And we what’s odd is that he’s holding that title, but he’s been intentionally just walking around on it. Almost taunting people with it. We don’t understand what he is doing.”

 

Winters: “And now with Spirit doing that Sherlexy crap, we need to find answers somehow. Can we clone Jessica Winters? Is Marisa Condolesa around?”

 

Shilo Valiant then turns and looks at the camera.

 

Shilo: “Take a good look. Have to make sure that people are watching…because it’s just not as fun with Amy not here. So just a taste tonight. This Sunday though…Keep watching.”

 

Shilo smirks as he winks and then walks past the camera.

 

Sharper: “Well that’s different…”

 

Winters: “But fortunately, less creepy!”

 

Shilo continues to walk down the hallway, past the camera and continues to walk away.

We open up backstage to see Matty Stone walking through the backstage area. The crowd cheers seeing him. Matty then takes a few more steps before stopping at seeing Regan Street as she grabs a bottle of water from catering and goes to storm off.

 

Matty: “Yo! Regan!”

 

Regan stops and turns to him.

 

Regan: “What do you want Matty?”

 

Matty: “Figured we should talk…with everything going on at home, with how you’re acting on the shows, with the fact we’re even fighting the same thing-“

 

Regan: “Just stop there. I don’t care if David sent you. That part, right now, while I’m here. Screw all of that. Kay? And as for standing with you against Vixen Cain, when he and Merrick are best buds…I don’t give a damn about what they did since they just proved they’re the cowards I always thought they were. But I’m not going to pretend to give a damn about this wrestling honour sh[bleep] that you, AJ, Cruze and a bunch of other dips[bleep] are throwing out there. I just plan to beat the holy hell out of Wiseman, spill his blood and let him know that I hold him personally responsible for Amy Chastaine holding gold before I do. Because in my world, that’s as bad as it gets right now. And if you got a problem, don’t give a damn. Fight your own damn battles.”

 

Regan turns and storms off. Matty just scoffs.

 

Matty: “Great talk.”

 

Matty shakes his head and backs up before heading off.

Derek Adonis & Manvel vs. Abby-Normal (Abstinence & Sammy Thomas Davies)

 

We return to see Abby-Normal standing in the ring. Abstinence, Sammy Thomas Davies’ long time tag partner, with him and Clamidiya.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to ringside and we’re about to have a very unique match.”

 

Winters: “Oh hot damn we are. Abstinence is back. Abby-Normal is back. Even if for one night only!”

 

Sharper: “And they’re going to take on well….we’ll let them tell you.”

 

We first here Derek Adonis’ voice.

 

“LADIES – YOUR ADONIS IS HERE!”

 

This is followed by Manvel’s voice.

 

“MANTASTIC DADDY!”

 

The crowd roars as a horrible mishmash of “Wanna B Ur Lovr” and “All Around the Stars” plays, perhaps simply just with both songs playing at the same time, echoes throughout the arena. Manvel walks out, dripping in oil as Derek Adonis walks out and gyrates to the crowd.

 

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one-fall and has a ten minute time limit. Already in the ring, from the Red Light District, accompanied by Clamidiya, Sammy Thomas Davies, Abstinence, Abby-Normal! And their opponents, on their way to the ring, they are Manvelous, Mantastic…Manvel…and Man Mountain, Derek Adonis!”

 

They start to walk to the ring as the crowd’s cheers turn to boos, largely from the music. They head to the ring and Manvel just smiles confidently as Derek Adonis tries to talk to some female fans at ringside before being shot down. He steps back and frowns at them before heading to the ring. Adonis walks up the steel steps. Manvel hops onto the apron and slingshots into the ring. He then hops up and down as Adonis steps in and looks at his opponent.

 

Sharper: “The music…is…well…”

 

Winters: “It’s horrible. My ears are bleeding.”

 

Sharper: “Despite that, these two having their first official tag match together.”

 

Winters: “And against their worst nightmare – Abstinence and STD.”

 

Sharper: “Why do I feel that a teenager booked this match.”

 

Winters: “Maybe Mr. D just thinks young. Or Katya needed a hell of a laugh after the fresh hell she experienced this year.”

 

The bell sounds as Adonis starts the match for his team. Sammy Thomas Davies starts again Adonis. The crowd roars a bit as Sammy and Adonis circle the ring and then grapple in the middle. Adonis tries to outpower Sammy, but Sammy drops down and wrenches the arm. Adonis yells out and Sammy then elbows him in the shoulder. He then spins Adonis around and tags in Abstinence. Abstinence enters and kicks Adonis in the ribs. He then turns and drops down with a drop toe hold and locks in the Sound of One Hand Clapping. The crowd roars a bit as Adonis reaches forward and drags himself quickly to the ropes. The referee calls for the break.

 

Sharper: “Abstinence showing he’s still got it. Hasn’t been in an SCW ring for years and immediately got that ankle lock in.”

 

Winters: “The Sound of One Hand Clapping…I love this guy.”

 

Adonis turns around as Abstinence lets go and backs up. Adonis starts to get up and turns and goes to nail Sammy Thomas Davies, but STD blocks the right hand, nails Adonis with one and Adonis turns around and is drilled by the Empty Box of Tissues, the sharp right hand that floors Adonis. He rolls over and moves over to the ropes, sliding over to Manvel.

 

Sharper: “And a hard right, the-“

 

Winters: “Please say it!”

 

Sharper: “The Empty Box of Tissues.”

 

Winters: “A feeling you know well, huh, Sharper.”

 

Sharper: “You’re loving this.”

 

Winters: “Match of the year right now.”

 

Manvel enters the ring and Abstinence looks at him. They wait a moment and Manvel rushes at him. Abstinence ducks a clothesline and stops and turns only for Manvel to hit a dropkick. Abstinence hits the mat. He gets up and Manvel hits another dropkick. He then turns and hits a dropkick to STD, knocking him off. He turns back around and Abstinence gets up only for Manvel to crack him with a hard knife-edged chop. He hits another chop. The crowd woos. He then pushes him into the ropes and whips him across. Abstinence bounces off and Manvel nails him with yet another dropkick. The crowd roars. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

STD breaks it up. STD gets up as Adonis enters. He runs over and nails him with a hard right and then another. Manvel heads over as the referee tells them to break it up. They fire STD across and Manvel and Adonis wait before they both lift him up and drop him with a double flapjack. STD pops up and falls over. Adonis rolls over and the referee tells him to leave the ring. Manvel turns around to Abstinence who promptly low blows him. Manvel falls over to the ropes and Abstinence kicks him out of the ring. Adonis turns back and walks over to Abstinence who throws another Empty Box of Tissues at Adonis.

 

Winters: “We’ve got enough cardboard in there for…well…I don’t know.”

 

Sharper: “Adonis floored by that right hand. But he’s not the legal man!”

 

Winters: “There’s not been much legal in this match.”

 

Abstinence then spins Adonis around and lifts him up as STD gets up, clapping his thigh. The crowd roars. Abstinence then hoists Adonis up for a back suplex, but instead drops him forward and onto his backside. STD then goes for the Clap, but Manvel turns and grabs his feet. He then trips him up. STD rolls to the floor. Abstinence runs over to Manvel and Manvel nails him with a hard right. Adonis rolls to the apron. Manvel enters and goes over to Adonis as Adonis gets up, holding his ass. Manvel tags him in. Abstinence turns and tries to tag in STD, but Adonis runs up behind him and nails him with a running body avalanche, driving him into the corner. However, as a result, this allows STD to tag in. Abstinence falls to the mat and STD enters and hits a hard kick to the thigh and then Manvel runs over and STD hits a high knee. Manvel stumbles back and out of the ring. He turns back to Adonis and goes to scoop him up, but Adonis blocks it and knees him in the ribs. He then hoists him up and plants him with a hard powerbomb. He then grabs STD and drags him up before running him into a neutral corner before running after him and jumping up, connecting with the Kablam! The crowd ohs. STD falls back and Adonis goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Abstinence dives in too late. Adonis then rolls out of the ring, joined by Manvel.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Derek Adonis and Manvel!”

 

Adonis and Manvel have their arms raised.

 

Sharper: “Well not the straightforward match Adonis and Manvel wanted.”

 

Winters: “Abby-Normal brought it. They are former tag champs for a reason, but they looked good here tonight. Adonis and Manvel, not quite the tag team specialists…they may have a bit of a fight here.”

 

Sharper: “We will see. They’ve made an impression on some people so far. This is SCW.”

 

Adonis and Manvel turn and start to head to the back. Abby-Normal regroups in the ring as we cut backstage.

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

 

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, a lot going on backstage as we try to look forward to Apocalypse this Sunday and-“

 

Jessica looks a bit confused before turning off camera.

 

Jessica: “Ethan? What are you doing here?”

 

We then see Ethan von Aaron stepping into camera view. The crowd boos seeing him. Ethan then turns and walks over to Jessica, grabbing the microphone.

 

Ethan: “You don’t have an interview? Good! You’ve got one now. And don’t worry. You don’t even need to say anything. I’m here for a simple reason. Kennedy Street is getting unfairly treated and for what? Because she picks and chooses her spots. If more people did, we’d have fewer injuries. But just because she realizes that value she brings to the table. I don’t get this hate, but then again, it’s been happening for DECADES!”

 

Jessica: “Kennedy’s only been here for a couple of years-“

 

Ethan: “I meant what I said. Kennedy Street is a past and future World Champion and forever after and she should not be waiting her time wrestling scrubs in dark matches.”

 

Jessica: “She was facing Merrick Wiseman-“

 

Ethan: “Now we have scrubs pretending to be SCW wrestlers. It’s an insult! Well, SCW better get their act together. She may not be here thanks to the slap in the mouth, but I will be a good agent and give a proper ultimatum. She better be booked, ON PAY PER VIEW, as that’s the only way the people on God’s green earth should be even allowed to watch her compete. And she better be given the respect she deserves OR ELSE!”

 

Ethan turns and storms off. Jessica just looks a bit confused before Ethan suddenly returns to the scene and hands Jessica her microphone. He walks off again as the crowd just boos.

COMMERCIAL:

We open up to see TJ Johnson walking backstage as he takes a deep breath as he walks over to the women’s locker room. He stops and just takes a few more deep breaths, closing his eyes and looking up before turning to the door. Just then the door opens. TJ freezes. Casey Holliday steps outside.

 

Johnson: “Oh God…wait…how did you know?“

 

Casey: “I have a monitor. You’re on camera!”

 

Johnson turns to the camera.

 

Casey: “And I know why you’re here. So let’s make this simple. She can either run like a coward, but then she’ll have me chasing her until she gets into the ring. If she cares about this women’s division like she claims, she’ll come to Apocalypse and face me woman to woman. But don’t piss me off, because I’m not in the mood to get jerked around ANYMORE in my SCW career. Got it?!”

 

Johnson nods and gulps.

 

Casey: “Good! She’s not getting off this easily!”

 

Casey turns back into the locker room and slams the door shut. Johnson just backs up and looks around.

Bree Lancaster vs. Autumn Valentine

 

Phillips: "This match is a Television Championship Eliminator contest set to a fifteen minute time limit!"

The intro to "Quicksilver" by Cruxshadows begins, and Bree Lancaster appears at the top of the stage, trademark big smile on her face. As she limps out a bit, pink and purple pyro shower down behind her. As she starts down the ramp, the music cuts to a flourish of a techno beat, and the chorus. Bree smiles at and greets a few fans as she makes her way to the ring, a slight skip in her step.

Phillips: "On her way to the ring first, from New Orleans, Louisiana, Bree Lancaster!"

Bree slides into the ring under the bottom rope, and quickly hops to her feet, wincing as she does so. Raising her arms over head, she circles the center of the ring as the song goes on. The tempo of the song slows, and Bree hops up on a corner, posing with her arms overhead, flashing her megawatt smile at the crowd.

"The future belongs to the brave."

Bree hops down and the music fades out as she does a few squats to stretch before the match.

Winters: "Her condition is questionable after an altercation last week with Sienna Swann in the locker room. Regardless they found her fit to compete and this match is now happening with a title opportunity on the line.

Sharper: "We've slowly been watching a shift in her personality over recent weeks along with Blake Mason. Far more outspoken. She seems to be embracing the shift in Mason falling into old habits. Regardless she has a grand opportunity here tonight. This will be her third attempt to compete for the Television Championship. Will it be the charm?"

The lights dim slightly and the spotlights point down at the stage as the fans quieten in expectation. A woman whispering can be heard across the PA system.

“Don’t bless me father, for I have sinned...”

“Miss Nothing” by The Pretty Reckless begins playing across the PA system as the fans cheer. After a few seconds Autumn Valentine walks out onto the stage with a smile on her face, standing in the middle of the spotlights for a moment before spinning around and holding out her arms downward, revealing the words “DARK FANTASY” on the back of her ring jacket.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

Autumn spins back around, a smile on her face before opening up the ring jacket to reveal the SCW World Tag Team Championship around her waist. She strokes the belt playfully as she begins walking down to the ring.

Phillips: "And her opponent, from Los Angeles, California, she is one-half of the SCW Tag Team Champions, Autumn Valentine!"

She slaps a few hands of the fans on one side of the entrance ramp before running down the remaining distance to the ring and jumping up onto the ring apron and then leaping onto the middle turnbuckle. She stands there for a second before flipping over into the ring and landing on her feet, then dropping to her knees and posing in the ring. The fans cheer again before Autumn gets back to her feet and removes her ring jacket, placing it down into the corner and then unbuckling the World Tag Team Championship before running to the other side of the ring and leaping onto the middle rope in the middle of the ring, posing there for a moment with one foot on the middle rope and one on the bottom and the World Tag Team Championship belt held over her head, balancing there before flipping back over again. She sets the belt down on the apron before it is collected by an official. Turning toward the center of the ring she paces back and forth a bit as Bree limps a bit to a position opposite of her.

Sharper: "Bree may find herself at a huge disadvantage here."

Winters: "Autumn is coming in fresh seeking to take full advantage of the opportunity in front of her. Bree has to hope she recovers in time for her contest this Sunday. If she's able to take the win here it would set her up for two title opportunities, one against a well-established associate."

Bree and Autumn look up center in the ring as the referee calls for the bell. Bree proceeds to pull one arm back while pulling Autumn in with her other, striking her across the face with an elbow strike to the jaw. Twisting Autumn's arm around behind her back she suddenly shifts from an arm lock to applying a headlock. Autumn delivers an elbow shot to the midsection before Bree flips her over and takes her down with a headlock takedown. She smirks before Autumn manage to throw her legs up and wrap them around Bree's neck, forcing her back down to the mat and releasing the hold around Autumn's head. Autumn pins Brees's head down with her legs before Bree grabs one and goes to apply a leg lock. With her other Autumn starts kicking the side of her face. Bree immediately rolls grabbing at her cheek before standing as Autumn does a forward roll back to her feet. Autumn grabs her by the arm and arm drags her over before going for a spinning heel kick to the back of her head. Bree ducks under it before throwing her arm up and rolling her up with a school boy.

1! ...

2!

Quick kick out by Autumn just as the referee's hand hits the mat the second time. Autumn rolls over just as Bree dives and grabs a hold of her arm. She pulls Autumn in before going for a DDT. Autumn spins out of it before leaping up and throwing herself forward with a cartwheel kick. She connects, sending Bree to the mat. Grabbing Bree by the arm and assisting her back up she connects with several kicks to the midsection before spinning and connecting with a discuss elbow to the jaw. Bree falls to the mat and immediately clutches her jaw while trying to spin away. Autumn pulls her back up before delivering several knife edge chops to the midsection, sending Bree reeling back towards the ropes. With the fourth one putting her on the ropes Autumn grabs her arm and goes to whip her across the ring only for Bree's ankle to give out. She falls to the mat and yells out, clutching at her ankle. Autumn backs up as the fans boo while the referee checks on Bree.

Sharper: "Bree's mobility definitely an issue, she may not be able to walk out of the building tonight."

Winters: "She's lucky in one regard where she isn't in the ring against someone who would take advantage of this."

Sharper: "We all know you would."

Bree slowly with the referee's assistance is able to get back to her feet. Autumn steps forward about to say something when Bree suddenly takes a quick step forward and delivers a hard overhead right fist across Autumn's face, knocking her back into the ropes. She starts slamming her fists into her midsection before grabbing her by the arm and pulling her in, connecting with a belly to belly suplex. The crowd boos as she slides over and hooks the legs.

1! ...

2! .

Kick out from Autumn. Autumn starts to pull herself up only for Bree to spin her around and connect with a jaw breaker. She steps toward her as Autumn just about hits the ropes only to be knocked to the mat as Autumn comes back with a flying forearm smash. Autumn quickly pulls herself up before hitting the ropes and coming back with a running dropkick. Bree is knocked quickly back to the mat just as Autumn steps toward the ropes. She springboards herself off the middle rope before going for a roundhouse kick. Bree suddenly runs forward while ducking before bouncing herself off the ropes. The crowd oh's and boo's as Autumn lands on her feet and turns right into a lariat that causes her to spin out in midair. Sienna Swann is then shown backstage watching the match and shaking her head.

Sharper: "What in the world?!"

Winters: "Bree faking it! Developed a weakness and a ruse, distracting Autumn and now taking her off her game! Probably not the first thing she has faked this week but I give her props for creativity!"

Bree begins kicking Autumn repeatedly in the ribs. As Autumn tries to stand Bree steps back before charging and dropping a foot down on the back of her head. Pulling Autumn back to her feet she connects with the BOGO before suddenly grabbing her by the arm and leg, throwing Autumn over her head with a Fisherman suplex. Instead of keeping the bridge, Bree leaps up over goes over, driving her knees into Autumn's midsection. She stands up only to slam her knee back into Autumn's midsection, forcing her to roll over from the blow. She pulls Autumn up by the arm and turns her only to be met with a kick to the midsection. Bree shakes it off before going for another forearm smash to the face. Autumn ducks it and connects with a second and third kick to the midsection. She then bounces herself off of Bree's knee before going for an enziguiri. Bree ducks the blow only for Autumn to land on her feet and jump up this time connecting with a front dropkick to the jaw, knocking her back to the mat.

Sharper: "Autumn coming back into this with those educated feet landing on their mark. Bree however able to capitalize on the moment and has been taking the fight to her."

Winters: "Regardless Sienna Swann better continue watching this match closely, Bree is showing to be more than a worthy contender."

Bree grabs at her face before rolling over and pulling herself up. Autumn goes for another springboard roundhouse kick. Bree about to panic manages instead to catch and flip her in midair with a dragon screw. The incoming momentum is still too much and sends Bree falling back into the ropes as Autumn crashes on the mat. Bree runs over and goes to knee her across the side of the face. Autumn dodges it before pulling herself up and grabbing Bree's arm, arm dragging her over. Autumn goes to step toward her, however appearing to be feeling something from the dragon screw as she is forced to knee and grasp at her ankle. The referee tries to check on her only for Bree to run over and kick her across the face, proclaiming Autumn is faking it. Bree pulls her up frantically before going for The Whirlwind. Autumn leaps up and connects with a back-flip kick, knocking Bree into the ropes. Autumn quickly pulls herself up before jumping and connecting with a hurricanrana. As they both land Autumn quickly grabs Bree's legs and hikes her up while leaning almost entirely forward.

1! ...

2! ...

Bree is moving frantically but given the angle finds herself unable to muscle out in time.

3!

Bree kicks out immediately just a hair too late as “Miss Nothing” by The Pretty Reckless begins playing throughout the arena once more. Autumn rolls herself over and exists the ring. Bree sits up and slams her fist into the mat now while grabbing the side of her head.

Sharper: "Autumn Valentine able to pull the win out of no where! This now creates another interesting situation where we have two contenders for the TV Championship."

Winters: "Bree looked about to take the match but fell short. Regardless proves to be very crafty and shrewd. Sienna Swann best watch herself come Sunday. Autumn Valentine if she is successful this Sunday could be looking at a chance at being a double crowned Champion!"

Autumn continues up the ramp, seemingly taking it easy initially while limping a bit before smiling, shaking her leg while implying it's just fine. Bree exits the ramp, clearly not in a very good mood.

We cut to the back again where Lexy Chapel, dressed as Sherlexy Holmes complete with oversized magnifying glass, and Spirit Dansby, complete with bowler hat and fake moustache, are gathered over their colonoscopy book. Lexy suddenly slams her hand down like she’s discovered something.

Lexy: “A-ha, this could be the break in the case we’ve been looking for!”

Spirit: “It could be? Good, because… I mean… I can’t believe you’re actually making me read a book about colonoscopies…”

Lexy: “Read a book? We’re doing more than that, Watson. We’re about to make a major break in the case, is that not obvious?”

Spirit: “…I’m worried what you read on that page that you think is a break in the case. You know there is no way that I’m going to—”

Lexy: “Don’t be such a coward, Watson. You’re a doctor!”

Spirit shakes her head.

Spirit: “You’re an idiot.”

Lexy: “Would an idiot have taken another step toward solving this mystery? I see now what’s happening. Think about it Watson, first he returns after an absence to fire Chad Evans, then he takes a woman who has previously gotten away with whatever she wants from her star accommodation and forces her to share with others, next he puts a former ‘Watchman’ in his place, and now he’s handing out fines to those who step out of line and firing people? Do you not see what’s happening?”

Spirit: “Well, I think many people would say that he’s—”

Lexy: “It’s the stick, Watson. It’s ALWAYS been the stick! Don’t you see what this means?”

Spirit: “I’m afraid to ask.”

Lexy chews on her pipe, blowing a few bubbles from it and pretending to smoke for a moment.

Lexy: “I was right before, Watson. And this is the break in the case we’ve been looking for. The Strange Case of the Apparent Stick Up Mr D’s Ass has taken an unexpected turn. The stick has become wedged. It’s actually starting to provide structural support. Don’t you see? The fans were right: Mr D has actually developed a spine!”

The fans cheer and laugh as Lexy slams the book shut in excitement.

Lexy: “This can only mean one thing. Come Watson, there are places we must be. There are things we must do…”

Spirit: “I’m not going in his office again. If you keep dragging me in there he’s going to fire us both, you know that right? Lexy, you know that, right? Lexy?”

Lexy chews on her pipe before rushing off. Spirit shakes her head.

Spirit: “No, I’m not going. I’m… oh for god’s sake…”

Spirit rushes off after Lexy as we once again fade out.

COMMERCIAL:

We open up backstage to see Bree Lancaster walking over towards the locker rooms. She is clearly unhappy as Blake Mason walks over to her and gives her a hug.

 

Blake: “Bree-“

 

Bree: “Whatever. This is why I should’ve have competed. Now Sienna can throw this in my face. I didn’t need the match. I didn’t need the extra time in the ring.”

 

Blake: “And your ankle?”

 

Bree pauses for a moment and looks down before suddenly stepping forward, limping again.

 

Bree: “Of course, my ankle.”

 

Blake: “Look, it happens. Autumn got lucky. That’s all.”

 

Bree: “Well I’m going to make sure that no shooting stars are going to fly through the air on Sunday. Sienna’s not walking out the Women’s Champion. Not going to take another loss back to back.”

 

Blake: “But your ankle…”

 

Bree turns to Blake and smiles.

 

Bree: “Let her try and go for it. I’ll have a few surprises.”

 

Blake just nods and the two start to walk off.

 

Bree: “You figure out what’s going on on Sunday?”

 

Blake: “Going to win a US Title shot.”

 

Bree: “No…the other match?”

 

Blake just sighs.

 

Blake: “Nothing yet.”

 

Bree turns to him.

 

Bree: “You should speak to D. Get this cleared up. It’s not fair for you to have to guess your opponent.”

 

Blake: “True. You fine to get back to the locker room.”

 

Bree smirks.

 

Bree: “The ankle’s good enough to wrestle on, good enough to walk.”

 

Bree winks and turns and starts to “limp” towards her locker room as Blake goes in the opposite direction.

Darkness engulfs the arena as we hear the eerie sound of something tapping against glass. After a few moments there comes a whisper in the sound of a woman’s voice of one short, iconic word – “NEVERMORE”. With that we hear the opening from “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes.

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

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

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

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as the lights come back up and we see the screens playing images of Ravyn Taylor’s various antics in and out of the ring. A few moments pass before Ravyn Taylor walks out from the back, dragging a trash can, filled with some items. The camera gets a close shot of the trash can before looking into it, noticing some of the items inside.

 

Winters: “Is there a barbed wire bat in there?”

 

Sharper: “It looks like it. Ravyn Taylor bringing some weaponry down to the ring here.”

 

Winters: “And I’d say she’s not dressed for go, but I don’t know these days. “

 

We see Ravyn wearing her bra, covered by an open black shirt and a pair of jeans. She continues to drag the items down to the ring. The crowd cheers for her as she makes her way down. She then gets to ringside and then grabs the trash can and lifts it up, placing it on the apron as she walks up the steel steps. She then grabs the trash can, lifts it up and just throws it over the top rope, causing the items inside to spill out all over the inside of the ring. Ravyn enters the ring. She then walks over to the middle of the ring. She kicks a few of the items back into the trash can before going over to the far side and asking for a microphone. She’s handed one, takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. The crowd roars as her music fades out. She then looks around.

 

Ravyn: “If there are any young children in the audience or watching at home, the vitriol that will be dripping from my mouth as I speak here tonight will be enough to create nightmares and induce therapy. The sheer hatred I have for my opponent this Sunday is insurmountable. Indeed, I hate Ace Marshall more than I ever hated Kelcey Wallace, Merrick Wiseman, Vixen Cain or Trinity Street! Because you see, we are in the midst of the bloodiest blood feud in the history of personal rivalries in professional wrestling!”

 

The crowd roars. Ravyn looks around.

 

Ravyn: “I realize that my clash with one Ace Marshall this Sunday will be a standard, sanctioned competitive matchup by Supreme Championship Wrestling, but my level of hatred for him will cause me to throw the rulebook within moments. Whereas others may wish to destroy him through following the rules, I will live up to the reputation so many other have of me and I will both show my deviousness and also drop the façade of my scheming, manipulative nature just simply to destroy Mr. Marshall. For example…”

 

Ravyn reaches down and grabs a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire and holds it up. The crowd roars.

 

Ravyn: “I will take great pleasure, as the referee pleads for the end of my onslaught as I drive this baseball bat into your body and rip at your flesh. I will maim you simply to prove a point as we engage in the bloodied, hate-filled brawl in the history of professional wrestling and perhaps street fighting and the internet. In fact, police officers may need to be brought in. I may as well offer a front row seat to the fire marshall…”

 

Ravyn drops the bat.

 

Sharper: “What is she talking about?”

 

Ravyn then walks over to the trash can and reaches into his trash can and pulls out a bottle of lighter fluid and a barbecue lighter.

 

Ravyn: “Because I will watch what is left of your career go up in flames or anyone else who is going to stop us from our classic encounter.”

 

Ravyn then drops the items before holding her finger up

 

Ravyn: “Or perhaps something more…”

 

Ravyn stops and reaches into the trash can before pulling out another baseball bat, this one with thumbtacks all over with barbed wire and also a piece that could be lit underneath.

 

Ravyn: “Something that conveys everything….You think you’re dangerous. You want to flaunt it. You have been on a tear as of late. But I will bring it all to a screeching halt when or should I say if I get an opportunity. SCW may not want us to face this Sunday. But that’s alright. Because I am someone you don’t want to keep angry and I will make sure that nothing will happen unless I am okay with it. Right Ace?”

 

Ravyn then looks at the weapon and swings it around.

 

Ravyn: “Because I may be smaller, but I know where to hit and I know how to make every shot count…and at the end of the day, when I hate someone, or I am motivated…just ask all of those people I mentioned earlier. I will get my way at some point. Quoth the Ravyn…Nevermore!”

 

The crowd just buzzes as Ravyn brings the microphone down and the weapon. She then looks around before dropping it down in the middle of the ring.

 

Winters: “I don’t think any of that was for Ace Marshall.”

 

Sharper: “Well Ravyn Taylor started all cute and jokey – the bloodiest blood feud in the history of personal rivalries in professional wrestling. But I think all of that was a veiled message to James Evans. Ravyn Taylor is not going to accept James taking out Syren.”

 

Winters: “I wonder if James got the hint if that’s the case. Or it could be Ravyn screwing with Ace? I doubt it. But there’s always some doubt with her.”

 

Sharper: “We both know not to doubt her here.”

 

“Bad, Bad Girl” starts to play as Ravyn Taylor walks around the ring and looks at the weapons. She then steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. She then turns and starts to walk back to the back. The crowd continues to buzz.

 

Sharper: “Well plenty more to come tonight. Ace Marshall will be in action when he faces Jake Starr. We will also see Lexi von Aaron face Kayla Jones next and much more. Jonathan Knots will join me. Breakdown continues after this.”

 

Ravyn keeps going to the back as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

We return to Breakdown to see Ravyn Taylor backstage having been stopped by James Evans.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We just have been sent them from our production truck. This was during the commercial break. Ravyn Taylor was approached by our World Champion.”

 

Ravyn just looks at him as the camera films from down the hallway.

 

James: “Nice speech out there.”

 

Ravyn: “Meant every word.”

 

James: “I’m sure.”

 

James scoffs a bit and looks down.

 

James: “Enjoy the time off?”

 

Ravyn: “Hardly time off.”

 

James: “Well no competition. Hope your leg is okay?”

 

Just then James goes to kick Ravyn’s leg, injured at Rise to Greatness. Ravyn goes to check it. She does, but staggers back from the pain. James just smiles.

 

James: “Good to know.”

 

James then steps past Ravyn as Ravyn leans against the wall. She then limps forward and turns around as James continues to head off.

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Kelcey Wallace walking out to the ring with Chris Cannon and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Selena Frost locking the Frost’s Bite on Angelica Jones before showing Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on CHBK.
 
"They say we are what we are
But we don't have to be
I'm glad to hate you but I do it in the best way
I'll be the watcher of the eternal flame
I'll be the guard dog of all your fever dreams"
 
We see a shot of Dylan Howell walking to the ring with Jessica Howell before showing Tommy Valentine hitting James Evans with the Griever’s Bane. We see a shot of Rachel Foxx going to hit Syren with a sledgehammer before showing Syren ducking and her hitting Adam Sharper instead before we follow up with a shot of Syren celebrating with the SCW World Championship at Rise to Greatness.
 
"I am the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass (Glass, glass)"

 

A shot of Red Rayne spewing the Bloodbath into the eyes of Christy Matthews is shown before showing Dawn Lohan standing over Selena Frost. We then see Collin Cole trying to attack Xander Valentine only to be caught and thrown down to the mat.
 
"I'll try to picture me without you but I can't"

 

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne and PUNK HAZARD carrying their banner.
 
"Cause we could be immortals, immortals
Just not for long, for long
If we meet forever now, pull the blackout curtains down
Just not for long, for long
We could be immor immortals, immor immortals
Immor immortals,
immor immortals
Immortals"
 
We then see a shot of Merrick Wiseman handcuffing Ravyn Taylor before showing Adrenaline Rush in the ring. Shots of CHBK standing with Mikaela Street, followed by Katie Steward posing and David Helms walking to the ring are shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping Rachel Foxx with the Catnap inside Tactical Warfare before showing Jake Starr hitting the shooting five star frog splash from the top of a cage onto Silas Mason before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.

 

The scene then cuts to inside the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio where pyro ignites either side of the stage and makes its way towards the center. The crowd explodes with electricity with the cameras catching glimpses of all in attendance tonight. Various signs are on full display for their favorite superstars.  The camera continues to pan the crowd before we cut to ringside and the SCW announce table to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back here to Columbus, Ohio. We are just days away from Apocalypse. Adam Sharper here, joined by Jonathan Knots.”

 

Knots: “Still have our main event. Jake Starr facing Ace Marshall. We’ll also have Chris Cannon in action and a whole lot more!”

Lexi von Aaron vs. Kayla Jones

 

The lights turn a violent shade of red for the next contest, as strobe lighting goes off. The intro to Within Temptation’s “The Howling” kicks in as the big screen lights up with the name ‘Kayla Marie S. Jones’. Out from behind the curtain steps Kayla Jones, a broad smile upon her face as she stretches out a fist in the air. She slowly begins to make her way down to the ring; arms outstretched as she high fives some of the fans at the barriers. Kayla reaches ringside, making a lap around the ring as she meets and greets some of her fans along the way. She hops up onto the apron, rising her fist in the air once more before flipping over the ropes. She spins on the spot, before dropping to her knees, arms stretched into the air as a blast of pyro emits from each of the four turnbuckles.

Sharper: “Alright ladies and gentlemen, we have one half of the Sisterhood in Kayla Jones stepping into the ring against Lexi Von Aaron.”

Knots: “I don’t even want to talk about the Sisterhood. At least not until they go back to their cheating ways. I am holding out for Kayla to see the light so the Sisterhood can get on a roll again.”

"LEXtacular!" is heard through the arena. “No Nagging” by Froggy Mix hits and Lexi Von Aaron comes out bouncing to the beat. She makes her way out, confidently skipping to the ring, swishing her bright orange hair from side to side. She makes her way up the ring steps and then jumps over the top rope and does a twirl before dropping to knee with her arms spread doing the hang-ten sign with each of her hands.

Sharper: “Lexi Von Aaron, the last remaining member of Money in the Bank. She is looking to strike out on her own and make a name for herself. Beating Jones could be a step in the right direction.”

Knots: “If Jones does what she is good at then Lexi may not stand a chance. However, Lexi has competed for the TV Championship. She has shown she can get it done in the ring without her cohorts.”

The ref calls for the bell and Kayla steps into the center of the ring, preparing to lock up but Lexi backs away into the corner. She tells the ref that she isn’t ready. The ref looks at her confused. Kayla ignores Lexi as she goes to grab her but Lexi quickly rolls out of the ring. The crowd boos as the referee begins the count.

1

Lexi leans down and begins to untie her boots. Kayla rolls her eyes before going to the outside. As soon as Kayla’s feet hit the floor, Lexi quickly slides back inside.

Sharper: “Okay ladies and gents, I don’t know what is going on here, but Lexi doesn’t seem to be wanting to have any sort of contact with Kayla.”

Knots: “Okay partner. She said that she wasn’t ready. Give her a minute and then she will be good to go. I don’t understand what is so hard about that.”

Sharper: “She untied her boot and she did it intentionally.”

Knots: “I don’t think that is highly accurate. It seemed to be a little loose on her way out here. Give the girl a break.”

Kayla slides back into the ring and as soon as she gets to her feet, Lexi runs up and rolls her up from behind for a pin attempt.

1

2

Kayla kicks out. Kayla climbs to her feet and Lexi rolls to the outside once more as the ref begins the count (1) Lexi begins doing some stretching (2) as Kayla remains in the ring, shaking her head. The crowd boos as Lexi continues her stretching (3) Lexi nods her head and heads back to the ring, but stops (4) She begins to swirl her arms in circles. The crowd boos and Lexi looks at them, sticking her tongue out at the fans (5) Lexi then turns only for Kayla to nail her with a running baseball slide.

Sharper: “I hope Lexi was limber enough to take that shot to the face.”

Knots: “I don’t like this Kayla. She would have went out and mopped the floor with Lexi for doing that. Kayla clearly deserves this disrespect.”

Kayla walks over to Lexi who is holding her face. Kayla grabs her and slides her back into the ring before going for a cover of her own.

1

Lexi kicks outs. Kayla lifts Lexi up then they lock up. Lexi tries to wiggle out of the grapple, but Kayla drives a knee to Lexi’s mid-section. She then plants Lexi with a swinging neckbreaker. She goes for another cover.

1

Lexi kicks out. Kayla locks in a headlock as she lifts Lexi off of the mat. Lexi hits an elbow into Kayla’s ribs over and over, until she breaks the headlock. Lexi then grabs Kayla and lifts her up, hitting an exploder suplex. Kayla hits the mat hard. Lexi doesn’t give Kayla a moment to breathe as Lexi grabs Kayla by the hair, lifting her off of the mat and planting her with a T-Bone suplex before going for another cover.

1

2

Kayla kicks out. Kayla rolls over and begins to push herself off of the mat, only for Lexi to begin landing body kicks to the arms, thighs and knees. Lexi then nails Kayla with a high kick to the head before going for the pin.

1

2

Kayla kicks out.

Knots: “Gotta love those mind games. Lexi got in Kayla’s head, getting under her skin and now she is just making an example out of her. I guess she really wasn’t ready.”

Sharper: “I just wish Lexi would have done this from the get-go. There was no sense in her shenanigans.”

Knots: “It made sense to her. I mean, as far as I can tell…she’s winning.”

Lexi gets to her feet and begins to talk Kayla. Kayla gets to her feet and spins around. Lexi goes for another kick to the head, but Kayla dunks down. Lexi stumbles. Kayla grabs her then plants her with a DDT. Kayla pushes herself off of the mat then waits for Lexi to get up. Lexi slowly pushes herself off of the mat. She turns to only get nailed with a Kaytastrophe. Kayla then goes for the cover.

1

2

Lexi shoots the shoulder up. Kayla grabs Lexi and hits with a roundhouse kick. Kayla then hooks Lexi, going for what appears to be a double arm DDT, but Lexi wiggles out of it. Lexi spins Kayla back only for Kayla to nail Lexi with the Ginger Snap. Lexi hits the mat and Kayla goes for another cover.

1

2

Lexi shoots the shoulder up.

Sharper: “You were saying what about Lexi winning? Kayla has turned the tide her folks. It is going to come down to who wants it more. Both have given one another quite the fight. Kayla is in control, but if you’re a wrestling fan, you know that the momentum can change in an instant.”

Kayla lifts Lexi up, but Lexi connects with a jawbreaker. Kayla stumbles back. Lexi charges at Kayla, going for a short arm lariat, but Kayla dunks. Lexi stumbles as she tries to slow herself down. Lexi turns but gets blasted with the Kaylan Wind Kick Version 1.0. The crowd explodes upon impact as Kayla drops down and hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Lexi going with her signature short arm lariat but Kayla was able to dunk then level Lexi with the super kick. But is it enough to put her away?”

Knots: “Where is Lenore or Chanel when you need them?”

1

2

3!!!

The ref calls for the bell. The crowd begins to cheer as Kayla climbs to her feet as the ref holds her hand up in the air. Lexi begins to slowly move, rolling onto her side, holding her head as Kayla looks down at her before rolling out of the ring and heading to the back.

We open up backstage to see Blake Mason walking over towards the office of Mr. D. He heads to the office door and knocks on it. He waits a moment before Christina Matsui opens the door.

 

Christina: “Ah, Blake. Just about to call for you.”

 

Blake: “Call for me. Finally going to remove the mystery. Look I get it. It’s what happens. We thought out of injury and then that…and still, I need to make my public apology-“

 

Christina: “About that. We’ll accept the one on twitter. If you’d like, you’re welcome to put on the website. We however can tell you your opponent.”

 

Mr. D (inside): “Who’s that?”

 

Christina turns back.

 

Christina: “Blake.”

 

Mr. D (inside): “Good timing then. Blake…meet your opponent.”

 

Blake tries to peer in but Christina steps forward and holds the door open as Billy Mitchell walks out of the office. The crowd roars. Blake just steps back.

 

Billy: “Well hello there Blake.”

 

Blake: “Well Mitchell…”

 

Mr. D steps out.

 

Mr. D: “Contract just signed. I think your Sunday just got a bit more interesting.”

 

Blake: “Seems like it.”

 

Blake and Billy just continue to look at one another as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

The scene opens up backstage as we see Jessica Winters at the SCW interview area, but before she can start to speak, Regan Street comes into view.

 

Jessica: “Well, please welcome Regan Street.”

 

Regan then grabs the microphone.

 

Regan: “Stop wasting my time and ask me the question you think I’m going to answer.”

 

Jessica: “Frankly, if that’s the response, just say what you want.”

 

Regan smirks.

 

Regan: “Finally grew a backbone, then fine. See, right now, it’s nice of SCW to force Merrick Wiseman out of here. They probably  knew that I’d take another swing at him. I’m not going to deny anything here. Amy Chastaine is a champion and that pisses the hell out of me. But because that son of a bitch lied down, throwing the match, it gave her the opportunity. Then she won and now she’s holding gold before I’ve even had a chance to get another shot. Bullsh[bleep] to me and I hold Wiseman responsible. The funny thing is that I’m apparently going to do the world a favour by beating his ass so bad that he’s never going to be able to figure out how to get a title shot let alone challenge for one. He’s pissed off most of the roster. Great. I don’t care. He’s pissed me off. That’s what matters to me and since he loves to spew crap about justice…I’ll show him what justice by my hands looks like. I hope you bring a few towels. If you’re not bleeding when I’m done, you’re lucky.”

 

Regan shoves the microphone back and walks off. The crowd roars, giving a bit of a mixed reaction as we cut away.

The lights flicker in the arena, before going off fully, a single spotlight shining on the entrance way as it's fills with smoke. The spotlight then starts to strobe, as the opening riff to ‘Rise’ by Sixx: Am hits over the PA system and two figures step into the light, through the smoke. The light comes back on, AJ and Shaun nodding to each other before looking over their shoulders, Scarlett Pearson and Angyalka Cruze walking behind them and putting a hand on AJ and Shaun’s shoulders. With a smile at each other, AJ and Shaun make their way down the ramp to a thunderous ovation from the fans. Both of them take time to high five with the fans, before they start to run, sliding under the bottom rope and into the ring. Both of them then hop up onto a turnbuckle, and raise a fist in the air to another huge reaction. They then jump down, walking over to Scarlett and Angyalka who are stood in their corner, AJ kissing Scarlett and Shaun does the same to Angyalka, before Shaun goes over to grab a microphone. He takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring.

 

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze and AJ Helms have an opportunity at earning a World Tag Team Championship shot this Sunday when they face the new team of Daughters of Darkness.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and DoD coming in and getting past PUNK HAZARD, knocking Dante out. Now they have to face off against the goody-two-shoes of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.”

 

Shaun looks around as the music fades out. Shaun and Helms say something to each other before Shaun starts to speak.

 

Shaun: “It seems like things are a bit back on track. AJ doesn’t have Chris to worry about and trust me, Blake, I don’t know what some of your attitude is about, but kick his ass.”

 

AJ just smiles as he looks around. The crowd roars.

 

Shaun: “But there was a lot of talk about how the Honour Code would be challenging for the World Tag Team Championships after no time when we first teamed up. It took a bit longer than those early estimates, but depending on what happens this Sunday, that could be a reality, either against Adrenaline Rush or against Autumn Valentine & Gable Winchester, two teams that deserve anyone’s respect in the tag team division in SCW.”

 

The crowd cheers again.

 

Shaun: “And with the match they’ll be coming into, I’ve been in ladder matches, I’ve been in scaffold matches. I know they’re going to be hurting, they’re going to risk a lot. I just hope they come out of that match this Sunday safe.”

 

The crowd applauds a bit.

 

Shaun: “But for us, we have a unique opportunity – to face a relative unknown within SCW, but one well known outside of it. Rumours were abound that SCW was going to bring in some fresh blood to invigorate the Tag Division and it certainly did that with Sloan Sawyer and Diana Weston, the Daughters of Darkness. You were impressive last week and at this point, we’re not looking for a fight. The match is this Sunday, but we wanted to formally welcome you to SCW. So Sloan, Diana, if you could, we’d love to have you join us in the ring.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit more as Shaun Cruze brings the microphone down.

 

Knots: “Well how nice. They can then break bread and tells stories about how awesome they all are in the pyjamas.”

 

Sharper: “Showing some respect to their opponents this Sunday.”

 

A few more moments pass before “Daughters of Darkness” by Halestorm starts to play. The crowd roars. A few moments pass before Sloan Sawyer walks out and looks around, smiling. Diana Weston just looks down at the ring, far more serious than her partner. Both have microphones in their hands. Sawyer looks around and backs up before turning and tapping Diana on the shoulder. She then extends her microphone to try and pick up more of the cheers. She then stops and walks around a bit as Diana continues to stand on the stage, their music fading out.

 

Diana: “Shaun, AJ, we appreciate the invitation to the ring.”

 

Sloan: “Totes, but let’s be real here! There’s nothin’ friendly here!”

 

The crowd boos a bit.

 

Sloan: “You two can have your respect and competition and all that jazz. With the jazz hands either.”

 

Sloan mockingly does some jazz hands.

 

Sloan: “But let’s face it…this is a match for us. We…Di and I, totes on a plane of our own, we are Tag Team wrestling. Even Tag Team Wrasslin’! We’re THAT good. And as you all saw last week, we took that…clumpnugget? Was that it?“

 

Diana: “Yes, that is what she calls others.”

 

Sloan: “What the hell is that? Whatever, doesn’t matter, just like it doesn’t matter than Lexi totes has the hots for you there AJ. You may want to see if you can arrange something. Scarlett seems like she’s got a wildside. I mean, with Angie there and her showing off her, uh…”

 

Diana: “Sloan.”

 

Sloan: “Oh yeah, sorry. We kicked ass last week. Like totes kicked ass. And chin. Lots of chin. That elbow, bam, all over. Dante’s still wondering if he can eat hot soup. And while we lurv that you’re gonna be all nice, welcome us, maybe even bring us a basket of hot food, we don’t do that thing.”

 

Shaun Cruze and AJ Helms just watch them, listening to their diatribe.

 

Diana: “We don’t do welcomes. We do wins. We do championships. We do horrifying defeats to our enemies.”

 

Sloan: “And apparently we do knock outs too! We are MASTERS of our trade. Just like you two master respect and getting your ass kicked because of it. Got it?”

 

Shaun: “Well, seems AJ like we’ve got a couple of people who are quickly going to run their mouth after one match. And great, we get it. You two are good. You really are. We’ll give you that. But I hope you two realize that I’ve not only heard the song and dance, I’ve written part of the book as I was like that two years ago. But whatever, you want to come down and pump yourself up-“

 

Diana: “I assure you, we’re not pumping ourselves up.”

 

Sloan: “We just came from one place where we were unbeaten, undefeated and unmatched! And Shaun, you doin’ all the talking because AJ is gonna say something stupid. I mean he’s been a bit more angry as of late. Is he wavering in your totes respectable respect for respect respecting thing?”

 

Cruze just looks down and chuckles to himself.

 

Shaun: “Thank you for clarifying what we’re up again. We’re also undefeated in tag action. We also know SCW a lot better than you.”

 

Diana: “Doesn’t matter…we will win.”

 

Shaun: “Then give it a shot and Sloan…”

 

Cruze then turns and hands the microphone to AJ Helms. AJ takes it and clears his throat before turning to them.

 

AJ: “We’ll welcome you to SCW the way you’d prefer this Sunday by ending that whole schtick in one night!”

 

Sloan: “Try that kids. We be ready!”

 

“Daughters of Darkness” by Halestorm starts to play as the crowd gives a much more mixed reaction to the DoD. The Cruzes, Pearson and Helms just look at them before turning back to each other. Diana and Sloan just smile and turn to one another before heading to the back.

 

Sharper: “Cruze and Helms had one plan. DoD had another. Diana Weston and Sloan Sawyer showing that they’re confident, if not arrogant, going into Apocalypse.”

 

Knots: “I’m liking them a hell of a lot more now.”

 

Sharper: “And two undefeated teams, that’s right, going at it for a shot at the Tag Titles, this Sunday, on Apocalypse, live on pay per view!”

 

We then cut backstage.

We open up in Mr. D’s office to see Christina Matsui and Mr. D speaking.

 

Christina: “Oh, did you hear what Ethan von Aaron said?”

 

Mr. D just chuckles a bit.

 

Mr. D: “I did. Let the blowhard talk.”

 

Christina: “Well what about his demand?”

 

Mr. D just pauses for a moment. He then smiles.

 

Mr. D: “You know what…Let’s do it. Go file the paperwork. I think I know someone who SCW has wanted to give a second chance to who would be a perfect…wait…flawless opponent for Kennedy.”

 

Christina: “You sure? She walked out on the dark match.”

 

Mr. D: “She walks again, then she’s just digging deeper.”

 

Christina: “Alright.”

 

Christina then leaves the room. Mr. D just smirks as he sits back down. The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

We open up to see a shot of the outside of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The crowd cheers seeing it.

 

Sharper: “We are here live in Columbus, Ohio. The Nationwide Arena. We are just four days away from Apocalypse.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and it’s been-“

 

Knots is cut off as we hear Shilo Valiant’s voice echoing throughout the arena as we cut back inside.

 

Shilo: “It’s been a while since I’ve done this. But let’s face it, with some people running around, like Konrad Raab who won’t realize what I’ve done for him, and many other jealous, jealous wrestlers, I figured it best to now go into hiding after making clear that I still held the Television Championship. And that’s how it will be. Sorry Amy, congratulations for beating me, but this is bigger than the title. I am the title. I am Television. I am Entertainment. And I am the true owner of this title. And I will oversee your title matches and any others who hold this title. Don’t try to get it back. We both know it should always be around my waist. But I know you may be that petty, so try. But you won’t succeed.”

 

We then hear an abrupt clip, as if stopping the projection. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “I guess that was it…and Shilo’s arrogance regarding the SCW Television Championship. It’s not his. It’s Amy’s!”

 

Knots: “Why did he have to cut me off?!”

Vixen Cain vs. Justin Davis

 

Smoke starts to come on the stage as “Miseria Cantare” by AFI plays throughout Miller Park. The crowd roars a bit as the lights of the entrance set start to flash with the beat of the music. Lights shine down on the entrance way before we see Justin Davis walking out from the back, keeping his head down, covered by a hood. As Davis’ name flashes on the big screen, Davis slowly lifts his head and looks out at the crowd. He just smiles before looking around and enjoying the scene. Davis lifts his arms up as he starts to walk down the rampway. The crowd roars as Davis continues to head down the rampway and makes the long walk to the ring. He walks to the floor and runs over to the corner before running up the steel steps. He then climbs up to the middle rope and raises his right arm. He points to the ceiling and looks around. He just smiles as he admires his view before stepping into the ring. He then walks across and over to the far corner as his music fades out.

Sharper: “This next contest will be an interesting one. That man there, Justin Davis, will be looking to get things going again. He returned at Taking Hold of the Flame and had a decent showing. He went on a winning streak, even picking up a win over Donovan Kayl. He took Angelica Jones to the limit at Rise to Greatness but couldn’t quite get the job done. Same happened when he stepped into the ring against Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “I hope that he does something like hurt Vixen Cain. He deserves it for the way he treats Kelcey and Keenie. If you are a meanie to Keenie then you deserve nothing less than leaving an arena on a gurney.”

Sharper: “Well with Cain being the current United States Champion, one would think that Davis will definitely be looking to make a statement here tonight and have his name placed into title contention.”

“Danse Macabre” starts to play throughout Miller Park. The lights start to flash with the music. A spotlight then comes down on the stage. A few other spotlights shine down on the stage. We then see Vixen Cain step out from the back in his entrance coat. He takes a drag from his cigarette as he looks down to the ring. He smiles before blowing out the smoke. We then see gold sparks slowly start to fall from the top of the entrance set behind him. Cain just looks down at the ring. He then starts to walk down the rampway with a smirk on his face.The crowd boos as Vixen Cain continues to saunter down the rampway to the ring.. Vixen Cain walks down to the ring slowly and heads down to the floor. Davis stares at Cain, eyeing his opponent and the US Championship. Cain walks up to the ring and stops before smiling. He takes another drag from his cigarette. He blows out the smoke before putting his cigarette out on the ring apron. He then takes off his entrance attire and climbs into the ring.

Knots: “If I were Davis I would have rushed over and knocked Cain off of the damn apron. That is how much I hate him.”

Sharper: “Well if you’d like, you can go ahead and do it yourself. I won’t stop you.”

Knots: “Oh nah. I’ll let Davis handle my light work. He better not let me down.”

The ref calls for the bell and Davis steps out of the corner, eyeing Vixen as they begin to circle one another. Vixen blows him a kiss before lunging towards Davis. Davis dunks under, before wrapping his arms around Vixen’s waist. Davis takes Vixen down with a German suplex. Once Vixen hits the mat, Davis locks in a headlock. Vixen tries to wiggle out of the hold but Davis clubs him in the back of the head before floating over, grabbing Vixen’s arm and locking in a cross face.

Knots: “That is what I am talking about. Davis does need to stop playing nice. I know I wouldn’t if I were in the ring with Cain.”

Sharper: “Davis takes control early on. He looks calm as he locks in the crossface.”

The ref checks to see if Cain wants to submit, but Vixen shakes his head no. Cain manages to break his arm free and pushes himself up, arching his back before rolling over and hooking the leg for a pin.

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Davis breaks the pin by rolling back over, maintaining the hold as the referee once again asks Cain if he is okay. Cain begins to reach out for the ropes. Davis breaks the hold momentarily, driving his elbow in the back of Vixen’s head, stopping him in his journey to reach the ropes. Davis then locks the crossface in once again, pulling back as far as he can. The ref once again checks on the United States Champion.

Knots: “I like this Davis. Maybe he will manage to snap something. I am not saying I want it to happen, but I’m not saying I wouldn’t want it to, either.”

Sharper: “Vixen Cain is in trouble early on in this match. Davis has him locked in the crossface, a move that has put many legends and superstars of this sport away. Will Davis add Cain to that list or will Cain manage to get his way out of the hold? If he wants to win this match, he is going to have to turn things around and fast.”

Davis breaks the hold and lifts Cain up off of the mat. He whips him into the ropes. Cain bounces back and Davis catches him with a flying clothesline. Cain hits the mat and snaps back to his feet, only for Davis to plant him once again with a spinning DDT and hooking the leg.

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Cain kicks out. Davis lifts Cain up, but Cain fires away with a European Uppercut. Davis stumbles. Cain whips Davis into the ropes. Cain goes for a lariat, but Davis dunks under before spinning Cain around, kicking him in the mid-section. Davis hooks Cain, lifts him up for a powerbomb before dropping him with a facebuster. Davis then hooks the leg once again.

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Cain kicks out. Davis lands a few punches Cain in the face before lifting him off of the mat. Davis drives a few knees into Cain’s ribs before whipping him into the ropes. Davis goes for a dropkick, but Cain hangs onto the ropes. Once Davis his the mat, Cain runs up and drives his knee into Davis’ head. Vixen lifts Davis up then locks his arms around Davis’ waist before the Spider’s Web.

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Davis kicks out. Cain gets to his feet while Davis rolls over onto his stomach. Cain begins to stomp on Davis’ fingers, elbows and knees repeatedly while the crowd boos. Cain smirks at them before blowing them a kiss. Davis gets to one knee only for Cain to bounce off of the rope and connect with a running boot. Cain then lifts Davis up, hooks him and drives him to the mat with a snap suplex before going for the pin.

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Davis manages to shoot the shoulder up.

Knots: “What the hell is he doing? This is not how this should be going. I expected more from you, Davis.”

Sharper: “Davis started off strong. Cain coming back. Now Davis is the one in trouble.”

Vixen climbs to his feet, lifting Davis off of the mat. Davis fires back, landing shots to the ribs. He then whips Cain into the ropes. Cain bounces back and Davis plants him with a sit-out powerbomb. Davis then hooks the leg.

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Cain kicks out. Davis lifts Cain up, hooks him and goes for the Lip Sealer, but Cain manages to slide. Davis turns around only for Cain to grab him by the throat and plant him with the Nocturne Syndrome. Cain smirks at Davis before hooking the leg.

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3…NOOO!!! Davis shoots the shoulder up, just in the nick of time.

Sharper: “Davis finding the strength to kick out.”

Cain glares at the referee then at Davis. Cain gets up and stomps Davis’ head a few times before lifting him off of the mat. Cain drives his elbow into the side of Davis’ head, before grabbing him and planting Davis with the Nth Degree. The crowd “OOOHHHSSS” upon impact. Cain hooks the leg.

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3!!!

The bell rings and the crowd boos as Cain climbs to his feet. He smirks at the chorus of boos. The ref raises Cain’s hand in the air only for the boos to quickly turn into cheers. The camera pans to the entranceway to find Gable Winchester trying to make his way down to the ring, looking furious while Autumn Valentine holds him back. The camera then shows Cain standing in the ring with a smirk on his face, just watching.

We cut backstage as we open to the SCW interview area. There is no one standing there until we see Alexis Quinne walk into the area.

 

Quinne: “Is this some kind of joke?”

 

Quinne looks around. Dante comes into view.

 

Dante: “They barely book me for two months and then now, we can’t get an interviewer.”

 

El Rudo: “Relax!”

 

El Rudo then walks over and heads to the camera. He grabs something from behind the camera, before stepping back with a microphone. He turns to Quinne and Dante. Rudo looks around before turning to the camera.

 

El Rudo: “Everyone…Shut up. Quinne, Dante, they speak now!”

 

Rudo then hands the microphone first to Dante. Dante just turns to the camera.

 

Dante: “Well this disrespect better not become the norm. I’m not going to waste time when Alexis has something far more important to say. But this…tonight, the last three months, better not be the norm. And Daughters of Darkness…I owe you a receipt at some point.”

 

Dante turns and hands the microphone to Quinne. The crowd in the arena boos as Quinne takes it.

 

Quinne: “For DoD, don’t worry, I hope you win at Apocalypse because then, when we come back and give you a smacking around, PUNK HAZARD rules the wrestling world again and can take your little undefeated schtick. But people are wondering why I came out last week and clobbered that clumpnugget after her little match. Yeah, Shilo’s running around with her title, thank me later, but Amy, I wasn’t gonna let last week end without PUNK HAZARD reminding the world that we are the force to look out for. So Amy, you got the lucky spot. You got the shot as who I figured needed to be knocked down a few pegs, but just so you know, that’s what we’re in charge of around here. Did it to Autumn, did it to Collin, and nearly did it Ravyn too and Kayl, should’ve gotten it done to. Amy, you’re next chica.”

 

Alexis then drops the mic before walking off. El Rudo then turns and kicks the microphone off camera as PUNK HAZARD turns and storms off.

COMMERCIAL:

We open up backstage to see Ace Marshall walking into the locker room of Ravyn Taylor and Syren. Ravyn just winces a bit, stretching out her leg.

 

Ravyn: “Relax…it’s fine.”

 

Ace: “I was thrown off the top rope by that jackass. I’m thinking I know what he could do.”

 

Syren: “Yeah well he’s just giving me more than enough reason to kick his ass.”

 

Ravyn: “Zoe…”

 

Ace turns to Syren.

 

Ace: “He tried the same with me. And he does it against others too.”

 

Syren: “Yeah, well, I can then learn from all of their mistakes and end his title reign before it gets started.”

 

Ace: “Whatever. Hype yourself up later. I’m gonna go get ready to beat another egotistical prick in Jake. Just watch the match. James isn’t above trying something.”

 

Ravyn: “Of course. Wouldn’t want someone else to get their hands on you before I do.”

 

Ace: “Yeah, whatever. I’ll bloody your pretty little bad, bad girl ass too.”

 

Syren just looks at the two of them as Ace walks off.

 

Syren: “Okay…if I didn’t know what you guys were thinking, this would be weird, but I don’t need you watching out for me.”

 

Ravyn: “We’re not…total blood feud. We have reserved hospital beds. Paid lots of money. You know how the US Health Care system works.”

 

Ravyn then keeps stretching her leg as we cut away.

Konrad Raab vs. Chris Cannon

 

The big screen above the entrance springs into life as the lights darken, the only image we see is that of a glistening perfect world logo. We then hear a woman’s voice that sounds a lot like Kelcey Wallace over the P. A System next as she addresses the arena.

“Monarchy Presents...”

.CHRIS CANNON.

The opening guitar to Prometheus by Audio Machine hit’s over the P.A system next with an explosion of sound. There’s a sudden pause and then a spotlight shines down onto the stage where we see Chris Cannon, he stands proudly on the stage with an aura of confidences about him.

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentleman, introducing at this time, being accompanied to the ring by his wife, Kelcey Wallace… Hailing from Hermosa Beach, California... He weighed in tonight at two-hundred and thirty-five pounds... CHRIS CANNON"

The crowd has a mixed reaction for the British superstar as he turns and out walks Kelcey Wallace, the couple begins to walk down towards the ring with a confident stride in his step. Cannon stops and turns to look at one fan that is extending a hand which he would slap normally but doesn't as he and Kelcey continue down to the ring.

Once at the bottom he and Kelcey share a kiss, with a smile Cannon then slides into the ring and then climbs the nearest turnbuckle while Kelcey begins to walk around the ring to the corner announcers table and takes a seat to watch the upcoming match. Chris then raises his arm above his head holding a fist as the crowd mixed reaction continues…

Sharper: “Cannon picking up a very important win over AJ Helms back at Rise to Greatness. A moment many would consider a definitive statement in that particular rivalry.”

Winters: “Helms came out swinging, but experience proved to be the deciding factor. Still, you can’t believe that hatchet’s been buried just yet. Either way, Cannon seems to be moving on to better things. He’s part of that triple threat match for the United States Championship alongside Mason and the reigning champion, Cain.”

Sharper: “And you know that match is foremost in his mind. Not that I expect anything to distract him from the task at hand tonight.”

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his blue and white mask with white hair along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iceman on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands.

Phillips: “And introducing his opponent, now making his way to the ring. From Anaheim, California. Weighing in at two-hundred and thirty pounds … ‘The Iceman’ … KONRAD RAAB!”

Konrad high fives the fans as he goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and does a holdup on each turnbuckle and everyone cheers him as he does a few boxing punches to the cameras before he looks at Cannon waiting for the match to start. Cannon stares back from his own corner as Kelcey looks on from the floor.

Winters: “Speaking of that task, Sharper. Raab’s been making an impact for the past few months, showing a side not many believed was there. We were so used to the quiet, focused ‘Iceman’ that this almost-advocate persona came as a shock.”

Sharper: “The Iceman stepping up for Supreme Championship Wrestling on a number of occasions, and earning a lot of respect from the fans as a result. Just last week, we saw him try to stop Shilo Valiant from running off with Amy Chastaine’s Television Championship.”

Winters: “He’s got a lot of heart, but so did AJ…”

Both men move to the center of the ring as the official calls for the bell. Staring into Cannon’s eyes, Raab goes for a handshake, and Cannon accepts! Before pulling him into a tie-up, both men vying for position until Raab spins around behind and grabs Cannon around the waist, looking for a quick German. Cannon blocks it by hooking the ankle, then nailing a back elbow. Turning, he lands a hard right, followed by a second, before pulling Raab into a knee lift to the gut. Grabbing Raab around the waist, Cannon powers him over with a gut-wrench suplex, floating into the cover.

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Raab kicks out immediately, shoving Cannon away and rolling to his feet. Cannon gets up and steps in, but Raab catches him with a jab that dazes him. Raab jabs him again, then takes him down with a clothesline. Cannon rolls and stands, but Raab catches him halfway with a European uppercut, knocking Cannon back down.

Sharper: “And both men starting strong. Equally sized. Similar style, though it looks like Raab has the upper hand right now, much to the dismay of ‘Perfection.’”

Raab pulls Cannon up and lands a hook, followed by a body shot that sends Cannon back into the ropes. Raab tries to shoot him across, but Cannon reverses into a shoulder block, immediately following with three quick elbow drops in succession, all to Raab’s sternum. Getting to a knee, Cannon pulls Raab up and scoops him onto a shoulder before turning and planting him to the canvas with a powerslam, hooking the leg.

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Winters: “Kickout by Konrad. That’s the second attempt by Cannon, so far, showing off that patient, practiced attitude. Heavy offense followed by quick pins. Raab’s going to get tired just from all the kicking out he’ll be doing.”

Sharper: “That’s part of that experience you mentioned earlier.”

Pulling Raab to his feet, Cannon smashes him with a right hand, then a back elbow, driving Raab into the corner. Measuring him, Cannon follows in with a hard knee to the gut, before grabbing Raab and running out with a bulldog… but Raab shoves him off! Cannon lands hard on his backside, grimacing from the pain as he stands and turns right into a superkick from Raab. The crowd “Ooh’s” at the crack of the impact. Cannon staggers in a daze, allowing Raab to get behind him and throw him over with a release German suplex, dumping him on his head. Cannon rolls to his stomach and tries to push up, but Raab grabs him and snaps him over with a quick vertical suplex. Cannon arches in pain, reaching around for his back as Raab gets to his feet and grabs Cannon by the feet, tying his legs up with a cloverleaf.

Sharper: “Cologne Cloverleaf in the works. Raab looking to take advantage of Cannon’s weakened spine after those two big suplexes.”

Winters: “The man continues to surprise me, Sharper. Lots of heart and the talent to back it up. Maybe Cannon took the man a little too lightly?”

Cannon struggles to get his legs free as Raab twists them around and finally manages to turn Cannon over. The crowd cheers as he screams in pain, Konrad sitting low into the cloverleaf. Kelcey slaps the apron in front of her husband, urging him on as the referee kneels down to check on him. Cannon shakes his head, crawling towards the ropes as Raab continues to pull back, arching Cannon’s spine. Crying out in pain, Cannon again tries for the ropes, but Raab stands up just enough to walk him back towards the center.

Sharper: “Smart move by Raab, moving Cannon back to the middle.”

Winters: “Showing a little ring savvy of his own, not letting Cannon make the ropes.”

Gritting his teeth, Cannon starts to push himself up on his arms as Raab tries to sit back down into the cloverlead. Mustering his strength, Cannon howls and flexes his legs, managing to power out of the hold and send Raab stumbling forward. Hitting the ropes, Raab turns as Cannon rolls to his back, coming down with a leg drop across Cannon’s throat. Pulling the man up, he plants him with a DDT and rolls him over for the cover.

Sharper: “First cover attempt for Raab on an obviously hurting Cannon.”

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Cannon’s shoulder bucks up just enough. Raab stands and moves to the corner, hoisting himself onto the middle rope just as Cannon gets to his feet and lunges, catching Raab with a front dropkick, almost knocking him to the outside. Pushing up, Cannon climbs up onto the second rope while pulling Raab across his shoulders. Squaring up, he dives off with an avalanche Lion’s Bite, flattening Raab into the canvas. The crowd jeers as Cannon turns and dives into the cover, hooking the leg.

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Winters: “Raab kicked out!”

Sharper: “Just barely, but it was enough!”

Sitting up, Cannon glares at the referee, who again insists on the two-count. Turning, Cannon stands and extends a leg before dropping it across Raab’s throat. Standing again, he delivers a second, slowly standing afterward. Dragging Raab up, he whips him to the ropes, looking for a belly-to-belly. But Raab spins through and whips Cannon off his feet with a spinning side belly-to-belly, crushing Cannon into the canvas. Pushing to his knees, Raab shakes his head, using the ropes to pull himself up before grabbing and picking Cannon up. Cannon nails a shot to the ribs, followed by a second, but Raab answers with a headbutt that drives Cannon back down. Forcing the man’s head between his legs, Raab hooks the arms for a butterfly suplex, but Cannon breaks loose and stands, hoisting Raab over his shoulders before snapping him back down with an Alabama slam.

Sharper: “And just like that, Raab’s momentum is brought to a screeching halt. I think Cannon managed to clear those early cobwebs away and get his head back in the game.”

Winter: “Unfortunately for Raab… and also for his opponents at Apocalypse. You know both Mason and Cain are watching this one real close.”

Backing away, Cannon sets himself up in the corner, motioning for Raab to get up. The fans immediately recognize the set-up, jeering loudly as Raab stirs on the mat. Pushing to his knees, Raab stands with a wobble, turning around just as Cannon explodes out of the corner with the C4… but Raab side-steps him! Dropping, Raab catches Cannon with a drop toe-hold, sending him throat-first across the bottom rope! The crowd pops with a huge ovation as Raab slowly rolls to his knees and starts to get up. Kelcey starts to move towards Cannon, who limply drops to the mat, dazed and clutching his throat. As Cannon gets to his knees, Raab grabs him from behind and tries to throw him over with the Frozen Pin… but Cannon slams the back of his head into Raab’s face. As Raab staggers back, Cannon swings around with a discus clothesline, but Raab ducks it, waiting for Cannon to come back around before grabbing him again, looking for the Ice Storm! .. But Cannon shoves him forward into the corner before nailing him in the back with a short-range C4. Raab screams in pain and slumps to the mat as the crowd boos loudly.

Winters: “Jesus, what a hit… one I didn’t need to see, thank you, kindly.”

Sharper: “Little close to home for my colleague, but my god, what a spear from Cannon. Some might call it a lucky break following that exchange, but either way, Cannon is the one standing over Raab right now.”

Catching his breath, Cannon walks over and grabs Raab from behind, hooking him up in a full-nelson while dragging him out of the corner. Planting his feet, he lifts him up and starts to bring him down, driving his knee into the back of Raab’s skull halfway. Again, the crowd splits into a mixture of jeers and “Ooh’s” as Cannon drops down for the cover.

1!..

2!..

3!..

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Chris Cannon!”

 

The crowd boos as Cannon gets up. Kelcey walks up the steel steps and into the ring. She then goes to Cannon and raises his arm. The crowd boos some more as the two stand proudly in the ring.

 

Sharper: “And if Cannon can hit either the C4 or that full nelson slam, he could earn a US Championship shot.”

 

Knots: “And that would be perfect!”

 

The camera remains on the perfect couple for a few moments longer before we cut away.

We open up to see Sienna Swann walking over to the interview area. She looks around as the crowd cheers. Sienna then shrugs as she straightens the Women’s Championship belt over her shoulder. She then turns to the camera.

 

Sienna: “That on? I’m supposed to be here for an interview.”

 

Off-camera voice: “Yeah. We don’t know where Spirit is right now.”

 

Sienna: “Well then…guess just like Bree’s night this isn’t turning out as planned. But unlike for me, I don’t need to scramble to get my head in the game…at least as quickly. I know what you’re going through Bree. But Bree…at least I didn’t need to try and fake an injury. That’s what that was. Your ankle…Pathetic. But Bree…don’t worry, I’m going to test it and I’m also going to beat you, and keep this title. Try harder, Bree. Maybe if you weren’t looking at how to give yourself an edge or focused on what I’m wearing…or not wearing…you’d get your head in the game.”

 

Sienna then turns and shakes her head before walking off. The crowd cheers as she disappears.

We cut to the back once again where we see the opened door to Mr. D’s office. We slowly track inside to find Lexy Chapel and Spirit Dansby, still dressed as Sherlexy Holmes and Dr. Watson, inside the room. Spirit keeps looking over toward the door as Lexy looks through her large magnifying glass, apparently investigating the office for clues.

Spirit: “What are you even looking for?”

Lexy: “Proof Watson. Proof!”

Spirit: “Proof of what, exactly?”

Mr D: “I was wondering the same thing…”

The crowd cheers as Mr. D stands in the doorway. Spirit looks exceedingly guilty as Lexy turns to him and smiles.

Lexy: “Err… hi. Aren’t you supposed to be in a production meeting?”

Mr D: “Aren’t you supposed to be doing interviews? Both of you? Yet for the second week in a row I find you both in my office, and for the second week in a row I wonder who’s actually covering the interviews.”

Spirit: “I’m sorry. We were just—”

Lexy: “Interviews are easy. Hold a microphone. Ask a question. Get an answer. You don’t want us doing interviews. It’s a waste of our talents.”

Mr. D: “It’s what we pay you for.”

Lexy: “It’s still a waste of our talents. People don’t want us asking Katelyn Beuhler what it feels like to actually work for a wrestling company people want to watch, or asking Gable Winchester how it feels to be the token black guy in a locker room full of white guys, they want real answers to real questions! They want to know what you really think about Kennedy Street. They want to know if you were serious when you fired Cassidy Carter. They want to know why it is you let the roster run out of control for months. Most importantly, they want to know where the stick came from and just who it was who shoved it up your ass!”

The crowd roars as Lexy stands in front of Mr. D, standing her ground, while Spirit looks worried in the background.

Spirit: “Just so you know, I’m not—”

Mr. D: “Is that what they want to know?”

Lexy: “That’s what my investigative journalism has turned up, yeah.”

Mr. D: “This is investigative journalism?”

Lexy: “Damn right, the most investigative kind… plus you KNOW you like the way my ass looks in these pants. C’mon, don’t deny it. I saw you looking last week.”

 

Mr. D: “Jesus, I am going to have to put in sexual harassment training for everyone.”

 

Lexy: “For you. Oh yeah.”

 

Mr. D shakes his head.

 

Mr. D: “Look. This is not the night for this. And I don’t care what you think. There’s nothing more than a clear head. As for the two of you, just take the night off, but come Apocalypse, you better be doing what you’re paid for…interviews.”

 

Mr. D then holds the door open as Spirit runs out of the room. Lexy then walks past him before leaning over a bit.

 

Mr. D: “Out.”

 

Lexy pouts a bit and walks out as Mr. D shakes his head and walks back inside.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown opens up backstage to see Jessica Winters standing at the SCW interview area.

 

Sharper: “Please welcome at this time, the number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Champions, Adrenaline Rush, Craig Thomas and Tyler Tucker.”

 

The crowd cheers as Tyler Tucker and Craig Thomas walk into view. Jessica turns to them.

 

Jessica: “Now normally we would see Stacy Kissinger with you, but she’s been given the week off to cool down, after attacking Lexi von Aaron.”

 

Thomas: “And she probably needs it after what Lexi did. Stacy has been getting rather upset about things, but this Sunday is a way to make everything a lot better very quickly. She will be back in our corner, but I don’t know if she’ll want to watch as this is going to be a match that we’re going to get hurt in, nothing can stop that outside of not trying and that’s not something we’re up to doing.”

 

Jessica: “Now Tyler, last week, we saw you grabbing the structure and checking it out as Gable and Craig talked. What was going through your mind?”

 

Tucker looks at Jessica.

 

Tucker: “I-it’s very tall…and well, at some point, all of us will be up there, in some way or another. And there may c-come a time where someone is going to have to go for it all. And well….”

 

Thomas: “We’ll worry about that then there Tyler. But right now, we just hope that Gable and Autumn are focused on this instead of whatever Cain and Wiseman are trying.”

 

Tucker: “They b-better not be thinking we have no chance.”

 

Thomas: “Or they’re looking to fire us up. Either way, it’s going to Gable, Autumn, Tyler and I…and we’re going to make sure that this match’s first showing is going to be a classic, but in the process, we’re going to do whatever we can to become the Tag Team Champions. We’ve been close on too many occasions. Time to get it done.”

 

Jessica: “Thank you Tyler, Craig…good luck this Sunday.”

 

Tucker: “Thanks.”

 

Thomas nods and the two walk off.

We then open up at ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “While many of us are putting on a brave face and moving forward, SCW was rocked by the tragedy of David Miller’s death. It is something that has affected us all and we have our prayers and best wishes for his family and friends. Let’s take a look at the career that was, David Miller’s.”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

We see a shot of David Miller making his way to the ring. This is followed by multiple shots of David Miller in the ring, ready to fight, including a few of him cracking his knuckles. We then hear the voice of Marisa Condolesa.

 

Condolesa: “David Miller was always considered a dangerous competitor in the ring. His ability to fight was second to none.”

 

We see shots of him hitting kicks on various opponents, from Christian Savior to The Real Speed, to Reckless and we see some shots of him throwing a few suplexes in the ring.

 

Condolesa: “He would take on all comers and especially early in his run, his principled stance on competition and pure wrestling, made him a dividing figure in professional wrestling.”

 

We see David Miller in the ring holding the SCW Underground Championship. We then see a shot of The Real Speed throwing salt at David Miller and standing over him backstage, while Miller is down on the ground.

 

Miller: “Speed…If you’ve got a problem with my lifestyle and my title, then bring it. I’m not hard to find.”

 

This is followed by a shot of David Miller throwing Jamal Evans overhead with a belly to belly suplex. We also see him hitting a German suplex on Shaun Christopher Washington. This is followed by a shot of him holding the SCW Pure Championship, really the SCW Underground Championship, during Miller’s reign.

 

Condolesa: “He was known for his unparalleled technical skill and his ability to wear opponents down either through suplexes, strikes or submissions.”

 

Dawson: “Miller is just methodically going after Reckless. Reckless may be skilled, but Miller is on a mission.”

 

We see Miller throwing Reckless overhead in an overhead northern lights suplex. We see him hitting Jay Gold with a hard kick. This is followed by Miller hitting Alex Desoubrais Jr. with a belly to belly suplex. This is followed by shots of Miller hitting repeated headbutts on The Real Speed. We also see him hitting a vicious double kick to the head of The Real Speed causing him to turn inside out. We then see a shot of him hitting James Evans with a belly to belly suplex and also a shot of him hitting Merrick Wiseman with a suplex as well.

 

Condolesa: “And his Backdrop Driver…was feared.”

 

We then see shots of David Miller hitting Alex Desoubrais Jr. with the backdrop driver, before showing him hitting the same move on The Real Speed, Jake O’Neil and others.

 

Condolesa: “Widely respected for his skill, he was also known for his temper and his unpredictability…”

 

We see a shot of David Miller walking to the ring as Davey MacGregor before showing him swinging an aluminum bat backstage, hitting the chain link fences. This is followed by a shot of him throwing a rattlesnake into the ring against Natalie Dubrinsky, followed by a shot of him hitting Chris Cannon with the pop-up powerbomb.

 

Condolesa: “Always controversial, but respected, David Miller will be missed.”

 

We then cut to a shot of David Miller being summoned from his locker room. We then see him walking down the hallway before we see it cut to a shot of him standing in the ring, holding the SCW Pure FC Title over his head.

 

“David Miller

1980-2016”

 

The image remains on the big screen as we hear a faint “Miller!” chant begin. The chants continue to slowly build up as the cameras pan around the arena. After a few moments, the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Ace Marshall vs. Jake Starr

 

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans erupt in cheers as at the top of the stage Ace Marshall steps out with Oakley shades and a black reflective jacket.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the rampway. He snaps his fingers and bobs his head before pointing out to the crowd.

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one-fall, for TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening. On his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, he is The Blood-Feud Generator, Ace Marshall!”  

He makes his way down the ramp. Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Ace makes his way to the corner. He climbs up it before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the crowd before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for an official to grab just as the match is about to be underway.

 

Sharper: “Ace Marshall will be in action against Ravyn Taylor this Sunday and we saw them having some fun with that, clearly noting their personal respect to one another, while also their greater concern, James Evans.”

 

Knots: “Well clearly they’re in some sort of smear campaign. I mean James is dangerous, but clearly this is just a way to help Syren get the World Title. They both hate James and James called Ravyn out for that early! He didn’t even need to engage Ace!”

 

The arena lights slowly fade to black, and the sharp opening chords of "This Fire" by Killswitch Engage boom through the speaker system. The skull of the Social Misfits begins to flicker on the jumbotron like a strobe light, and the spotlights do the same, as one ultimately focuses its beam right on the entrance right as the first scream echoes. As the words of the first verse begin to play, Jake Starr slowly emerges from the locker room, carrying his chair in his right hand.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Des Moines, Iowa, he is the Only Social Misfit Remaining, Jake Starr!”


After looking over the torn crowd with a callous and cocky smirk on his face, he slowly unfolds the battered piece of steel and sets it down in front of himself, ultimately straddling it and leaning forward. The reaction from the crowd is more negative than it has ever been in his career, and he almost thrives on the negative energy pouring in his direction. As the crowd gets louder, trying to rattle him, and in very few cases, support him, his smile grows more and more, showing a sense of arrogance growing by the moment. He slowly leans back, extending his arms to the side, and making a motion for the crowd to give it to him the best way they can, and the crowd responds by cheering and jeering as loud as they can.

As the chorus ends, Jake springs up and grabs the chair. He begin walking toward the ring, and Jake folds the chair back up.

This is the broken ground
Misery begins to rise.
Turn away from yesterday,
tomorrow's in my eyes.

Nevermore to be held down
by the wings of history.
Nevermore to be cast aside,
this day is mine.

After he reaches ringside, Jake climbs the stairs. Getting on the ring apron, he ascends to the second turnbuckle, and takes in the crowd reactions to each side, smirking again. He then jumps into the ring, grabbing the chair with both hands, and slamming it hard right into the middle of the ring. He then looks camera side, placing his left foot on the bottom rope, right foot on the middle, bracing himself with his left hand, and holding the chair above his head, and mouthing the words, "THIS IS MY TIME!" Jake then bounces himself up and turns back to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Jake Starr still has that chair and remember, triple threat rules this Sunday. That chair may as well be legal this Sunday. Tonight, it’s not.”

 

Knots: “Never stopped him before. Then again, would he want to help James Evans, someone else he doesn’t like. Or Ravyn Taylor…He just hates everyone. That’s why he sucks.”

 

The referee tells Jake to drop the chair. Jake smirks and walks around the ring before then lunging and swinging the chair. Ace ducks and both spin around and Ace hits a quick knee to the face. Jake falls back, dropping the chair. The referee promptly kicks it out of the ring as Ace grabs Jake and elbows him in the back of the head. The bell sounds. He elbows him again and then turns and grabs Jake and runs him face first into the corner. Jake turns and Ace nails him with a hard right and a chop. The crowd woos. He whips him across the ring. Jake stops at the corner and Ace runs after, only to get caught by an elbow to the jaw. The crowd ohs. Ace stumbles back and Jake kicks him in the ribs. Ace winces and Starr scoops him up and slams him down. He walks around the ring as Ace gets back up.

 

Sharper: “Ace dropped by Starr and Starr just walking around.”

 

Knots: “Already arrogant. Former World Champion here as much as I hate saying that.”

 

Sharper: “And these two have a history dating back to Jake Starr’s entrance into SCW, back to the Greaternity days. There’s always been a dislike there.”

 

Ace turns and Starr walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He nails him with a forearm and then another before going to whip him into the ropes. Ace spins through and sends Starr in. Starr bounces off and jumps up, nailing Ace with a flying clothesline, before following him down and going right into a side headlock and hammering away on Ace for a few moments. He rolls off as Ace rolls over. He gets up and Starr kicks him in the ribs and hooks him up. He hits a snap suplex. He floats over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace kicks out. Ace turns and Starr grabs him and locks him in a side headlock. He pulls him back and Ace fires him off. Starr bounces off and Starr goes for a clothesline. Ace spins out of the way. Starr stops and turns and runs at Ace and Ace jumps up with another knee to the jaw. Starr staggers back and to the ropes and Ace runs at him, taking him over with a clothesline, sending both up and over the top rope to the floor.

 

Sharper: “Both up and over. Ace’s momentum taking him to the floor too.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and both fell on their ass. Something I wish would happen more to both, but I can’t always get that lucky.”

 

Sharper: “Ace however in control as the referee starts his count, something that again, Starr won’t need to worry about this Sunday.”

 

Ace starts to get up and turns to Starr. (1) He grabs him and turns and runs him over to the steel steps. Starr blocks it. (2) He then elbows Ace and drives him face first. (3) Ace staggers back. Starr then grabs him from behind and runs him over to the barricade and throws him hard, shoulder first into it. The crowd ohs. (4) Ace stirs and Starr just backs up and rolls into the ring. He gets up and poses. (5) Ace slowly stirs, holding his shoulder. (6) The crowd boos Starr as Ace walks over to the ring. (7) He rolls into the ring and gets up and Starr grabs him and promptly hits a DDT. The crowd ohs. Starr hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace kicks out. Starr gets up and grabs Ace. He then lifts him up and turns and runs him into the ropes, placing him on the middle rope. He then leans on his back, choking him. The crowd boos.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Starr steps back. He walks around. Ace starts to stir and Starr walks over and kicks Ace hard in the ribs. Ace rolls over and grabs at the ropes behind him. Starr walks over to him.

 

Sharper: “Starr in control here. Taking advantage of the damage done on the floor.”

 

Knots: “Tried to go for the countout, but then didn’t take his eyes off and now is just kicking Ace’s ass.”

 

Starr drags him up. He then spins him around and throws him back with another snap suplex. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace kicks out. Starr looks up and turns. He backs up to the corner and pulls himself up to the middle turnbuckle. He turns and watches as Ace starts to slowly get up. He turns around and Starr dives forward to attack Ace, but Ace catches him with an inverted atomic drop. Starr falls back to the corner, holding himself in pain. Ace then runs over and jumps up with a high knee in the corner. The crowd ohs. He turns and runs him out with a running bulldog. He turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Jake kicks out. He turns and rolls to his stomach. Ace gets up and starts to get up. He grabs Jake and drags him up. He then quickly hits a pendulum backbreaker. Starr winces, holding his back. Ace then turns and rolls him over before suddenly jumping up, locking in a traditional head scissors and rolls him over before turning and elbowing him in the head and nailing him with hammerfists.

 

Sharper: “Ace! The headscissors! The elbows!”

 

Knots: “Starr has no way to cover up. I love it.”

 

Sharper: “Just shot after shot. Trying to maybe daze if not knock Starr out!”

 

Starr struggles as Ace nails him a couple more times. He then rolls him over and lifts his legs up and drives Starr face first into the mat. Starr pops up. Ace gets up and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and jumps up and hits a double knee, knocking Starr back. He then leans on his shoulders.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Starr kicks out. Ace falls into the ropes. Starr rolls over. Ace pulls himself up and turns around and grabs Starr and Starr suddenly lifts him up and hits a fireman’s carry takeover to the floor. The crowd ohs as Ace hits hard and rolls over, holding his back. Starr falls back. (1)

 

Sharper: “And Starr with a huge counter. Not just instinct but awareness!”

 

Knots: “That works. Maybe Ace can get counted out here!”

 

Sharper: “Starr happily was willing to take that option earlier.”

 

Starr slowly rolls over. (2) He then gets up and walks around the ring. Ace holds his back. (3) He grabs at the barricade and slowly starts to pull himself up. (4) He then turns and winces against the ropes. (5) Starr just watches him as Ace then moves back to the ring and climbs up onto the apron. Starr runs over and Ace lowers his head and shoulders Starr in the ribs. Starr staggers back. Ace enters the ring and goes for a knee, but Starr blocks it and lifts him up and spins out into a spinebuster. He rolls through into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace Marshall kicks out. He starts to stir and Starr gets up and kicks him hard in the spine. Ace rolls over in pain. He then grabs at the ropes. Starr grabs him and pulls him up. He whips him across the ring and into the corner. Starr runs after him and nails Ace with a hard clothesline. The crowd ohs. Ace staggers forward. Starr then hoists him up and spins him around and into a back suplex. He then bridges up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace rolls his shoulder up and rolls over. He turns. Starr rolls away. Ace starts to slowly get up. Starr turns and runs to the ropes, jumps to the middle rope and goes for a lionsault, but Ace manages to catch him before dropping him with a backbreaker. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Ace Marshall with a great counter in his own right. Big catch and then the backbreaker.”

 

Knots: “Hell at this rate, I almost want them to keep going. I don’t want them to win, but they can keep going back and forth.”

 

Sharper: “Well let’s be clear here. Ace Marshall is a former World Champion. Starr knows what that means. Add their history. This isn’t just a match one of them is going to easily step back and think about this Sunday that immediately!”

 

Starr rolls over. He grabs at the ropes, but Ace then grabs him and pulls him back and hits a German suplex into a bridge.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Starr kicks out.

 

Sharper: “And a nearfall! The German suplex!”

 

Starr rolls over. He starts to get up and Ace turns and grabs him and drags him up. He then hits a snap back suplex. He then walks over to the ropes, bounces off and hits a knee drop. He turns and goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Starr gets his shoulder up. Ace rolls off. He then turns and grabs Starr. He then drags him up. He nails him with a forearm shiver and then another. He then walks over and goes to place him on the top rope before Ace then shakes his head. He then nails Starr with a hard right. He turns and grabs him to pull him out with a rope-hung cutter, but Starr pulls Ace by the hair and jerks back, slamming him down hard on the mat. Starr hops down as Ace rolls over. He starts to get up and Starr then spins him around and kicks him in the ribs. He places his head between his legs and hoists him up and runs forward and hits a running sitout powerbomb. The crowd ohs.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace shoots his shoulder up. He rolls over.

 

Sharper: “Nearly got him, but Ace again getting that shoulder up.”

 

Knots: “Back and forth. I don’t like either. I love this.”

 

Ace slowly rolls over and Starr pulls him up by the tights before running him forward and throwing him shoulder first into the ringpost. The crowd ohs. Ace remains hung up there and Starr then walks over and exits to the apron. He then runs over and hits a running boot to Ace. Ace falls down and to the floor again. Starr enters the ring. (1) Ace rolls over a bit. (2) Ace then grabs at the announce table. He pulls himself up as Starr walks around the ring, getting boos from the crowd. (3) He then turns around and gets to the ring apron. (4) Starr then walks over and reaches through the ropes. He grabs Ace. Ace pulls himself onto the apron and then suddenly knees Starr in the head. Starr falls back. Ace then enters the ring. Starr gets up and Ace runs over and grabs him and hits a snap DDT. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Right on his head! The DDT!”

 

Knots: “Starr is out. He’s just limp!”

 

Sharper: “And the cover, the count!”

 

Ace turns, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Starr shoots his shoulder up. Ace rolls off. He then starts to get up. Starr slowly gets up and Ace walks over to him and grabs him. He tries to set up for the Lightning Spiral, but Starr blocks it and elbows him in the face. Ace falls to the mat. He rolls over and Starr hits a basement dropkick. He then grabs Ace and drags him up and pulls him in between his legs. He then goes for the flip piledriver, but Ace counters with a back drop. Starr slowly gets up and Ace runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hits the One Eye’d Royal. The crowd ohs. Ace goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Ace Marshall!”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “And Ace Marshall, with that patented knee, knocks off Jake Starr here tonight on Breakdown!”

 

Knots: “And Jake Starr is out!”

 

Sharper: “But look out! Look out! James Evans! James Evans coming to the ring!”

 

We see Ace getting up, clearly a bit fatigued as James Evans slides into the ring from behind. He then runs over and clotheslines Ace in the back of the head. Ace falls over. Evans then walks up and grabs him and hoists him up for a powerbomb before dropping him down onto his knees. The crowd ohs as Ace rolls over, holding his back in pain. Jake Starr slowly stirs and Evans notices this. He then walks over and grabs him and drags him up. He then turns and throws Jake Starr out of the ring. Starr rolls over and hits the announce table. Ace continues to writhe in pain as James Evans then turns and walks over to Ace and starts to yell at him.

 

James: “Hell! Let’s just make this obvious. You and Ravyn want to screw around – worried about me. Let’s just cut the crap!”

 

James then grabs Ace and drags him up. He hooks his head and slowly lifts him up. He then turns and throws him back into the corner with a turnbuckle powerbomb. The crowd ohs. Ace just drops down to a seated position. Ace then grabs him and hoists him up. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “No! No!”

 

Knots: “James Evans is going to use Ace Marshall as an example again!”

 

At this point, Ravyn Taylor runs out from the back. She runs down to the ring as James places Ace on the top rope and nails him with a hard right. Ravyn slides in and gets up and James nails her with a shot. Ravyn falls back and rolls through. James however follows Ravyn and we see Syren running down from the back behind them. Ravyn gets up and covers up, as James Evans nails Ravyn with a hard right and then another, but Ravyn absorbing the shots. James then grabs Ravyn and tries to muscle her up, clubbing her in the back. We then see Syren sliding in. James hears the roar and turns, throwing Ravyn down before Syren runs over and nails Evans with a Yakuza kick. The crowd cheers. James falls back and rolls over and Syren grabs Evans by the head before going to jump up, but James shoves her back and James drops down and rolls to the floor. Ravyn gets up and Syren then runs and runs over and goes to vault herself over, but Ravyn stops her and pulls her back. Ace steps off the top rope and drops down to the mat. James then backs up, moving away from Starr. He then walks around the ring.

 

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor coming down to save Ace and maybe even allow Syren a moment to make a statement.”

 

Knots: “But James’ head is on a swivel. He’s on his game. He’s as strong as he’s ever been. Saw it coming and got out of there. Even getting away from Starr.”

 

Sharper: “He may be hyper aware. But Syren is fired up. Ravyn had to stop her from continuing.”

 

Knots: “Just protecting her more. They may not be able to do much when the bell rings though!”

 

Sharper: “James Evans defends the World Title against Syren this Sunday. He just tried to injure Ace again. Attacked Ravyn. He’s on his best game. And Syren, she’s fired up. Oh man, that’s going to be a clash. A hell of a clash this Sunday at Apocalypse!”

 

James Evans continues to walk around, a bit of a sadistic smile as Syren yells at him, trying to walk around the ring, stopped by Ravyn as the scene fades to black…

 

 

 

 

 



 

QUICK RESULTS:

Casey Holliday defeats Gigi Steward via pinfall

 

Derek Adonis & Manvel defeat Abby-Normal (Abstinence & Sammy Thomas Davies) via pinfall

 

Autumn Valentine defeats Bree Lancaster via pinfall

 

Kayla Jones defeats Lexi von Aaron via pinfall

 

Vixen Cain defeats Justin Davis via pinfall

 

Chris Cannon defeats Konrad Raab via pinfall

 

Ace Marshall defeats Jake Starr via pinfall