“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

I'm thinking about the old me

'Cause I've been feeling empty

I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Selena Frost celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Konrad Raab, bloodied, standing tall in the ring. Following this is Cid Turner punching CHBK in the concourse. Ace Sky diving off the top rope onto an opponent follows.

I think I lost my memory

I can't remember carefree

And all my days turn into fight or flight

Holly Adams standing on Asher Hayes at Tactical Warfare follows before we see Syren hitting the Total Makeover on an opponent. The One choking out Beard before we see Polly Playtime diving off the top rope and landing on an opponent with a crossbody.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Holly Adams throwing Syren into the windshield of a pink convertible follows before we see The Happy Farmstead Friends holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Ravyn Taylor standing on the ropes, looking down at herself, follows before we see Gavin Taylor hitting an opponent with the Gavin Taylor Lariat. Glory Braddock hitting the London Plunge on a downed opponents is next before we see Tsunami hitting a running body avalanche on an opponent in the corner.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear

Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear

'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)

Trying to get back to who I used to be

Where is the old me?

Autumn Valentine hitting the Blindspot on a foe follows before we see a shot of Owen Lee and Daisy Lee on their way to the ring, and then a shot of Kimberly Williams licking a staple gun. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are live in Detroit, Michigan as Breakdown comes to you live!”

The cameras continue to pan across the crowd. After a few moments, we cut to ringside where Adam Sharper, Simon Lyman and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. I’m Adam Sharper here alongside Jonathan Knots and Simon Lyman and tonight, we’ll feel all of the fallout from UInder Attack. Owen Cruze is the next challenger to the SCW World Championship. He’ll face Xander Valentine next week and tonight, we’ll also reveal the Trios Tournament teams and brackets!”

Lyman: “That’s not all. Calvan Greene will face off against the Woman Scorned, still the Underground Champion, Kimberly Williams.”

Knots: “And what about the fact we’re without our Commissioner? Shaun Cruze is gone. He walked out. He was dismissed. I don’t know, but he’s gone!”

“BELIEVE IT!”

The sound of two women shouting the familiar phrase causes the fans to cheer loudly as “Ignite” by Alan Walker and K-391 plays throughout the arena as ‘snow’ falls along the LED screens. From out the back walks Selena and Deanna Frost. As Selena stands on the center part of the ramp, she watches as Deanna runs to the far left, the redhead screaming her excitement to the fans before running to the far right to do the same, a stream of bright red and orange ‘leaves’ following the redhead on the LED screens below and behind them. We see the SCW World Tag Team Championship belts around their waist. Deanna, meanwhile, is also supporting an air cast in a sling.

Sharper: “And there you see our new World Tag Team Champions. The Happy Farmstead Friends, they are no longer on top. The House of Frost is ascendant!”

Knots: “But not all is well. Deanna Frost sporting an injury. That’s thanks to The One!”

The Under Attack logo comes up on the screen.

UNDER ATTACK – November 6, 2022

We see a shot of Deanna Frost down in the Chamber match, reaching out to Selena Frost through the chains. A close up still of Selena and Deanna holding hands is shown.

Lyman: “The injury the result of The One in the Chamber. Deanna getting support from her wife in the hellacious match and The One took advantage.”

We cut to a still of The One stomping on Deanna’s arm. We cut to a still of Deanna clutching her arm in pain. The Under Attack logo comes back up on the screen.

We cut to see Selena Frost and Deanna Frost now entering the ring. Deanna Frost straightens the SCW World Tag Team Championship over her shoulder as Selena Frost walks across the ring and is handed a microphone. She then points out she wants another one. Jason Phillips obliges and hands her another one. She takes it and walks over to Deanna, handing her one. The music fades out as Selena and Deanna walk around the ring. Deanna plays to the crowd a bit. Selena looks around and then walks back over to the middle of the ring.

Selena: “Well this is a heck of a way to return to SCW action in the United States!”

The crowd cheers.

Deanna: “I feel ten pounds heavier.”

Selena: “That would be what’s around your waist, De.”

The crowd looks on as Deanna looks down and feigns surprise.

Deanna: “Oh, so it is.”

Selena: “If you haven’t noticed, we’re now the SCW World Tag Team Champions. And that’s in spite of what Lexy Chapel was hoping!”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Deanna: “You mean hoping that the Chamber match would be first so you’d be left along to fight them.”

Selena: “Looks like she ran ahead of her thoughts, but she can cry rigged and conspiracy all she wants. At the end of the day, the Chamber match went on last like everyone with two working brain cells knew it would, while we walked into that ring and defeated the champions two on two, straight up.”

Deanna: “That we did. And Bear can run his mouth some more, but I hope he realizes that he gave us all the motivation that we needed to kick his ass and take those titles.”

Selena: “It’s a shame because Hairless Penguin has some future, and has the right attitude, but he’s going to just go down with where he is. But that’s just the first of our worries.”

Deanna: “You mean like we’re looking at the potential teams that could be kicking around here. Datura and Bree could be coming together?”

Selena: “Light in the Darkness returning.”

Deanna: “The Playgirls will want another shot. And yet…”

Deanna looks down at her arm. Selena doesn’t say anything.

Deanna: “You’ve won the tag titles with people close to you in the past, but this…and I’ve got this.”

Selena: “De-“

Deanna: “No…I knew the Chamber was going to be something that could take something from me and I didn’t expect it to affect me like this. Guess Lexy got some of what she wanted, just not the title.”

Selena: “Don’t give her the credit.”

Deanna: “Oh no…that credit goes to The One.”

Deanna turns and looks at the camera before looking back at her arm.

Deanna: “So you happy about your handiwork?!”

Deanna looks at the camera.

Deanna: “Try to take away this after we worked so hard to get it. Just because you wanted to. You didn’t need to do it. You could’ve pulled me away, but I’ve watched back the footage. And you knew exactly what you were doing. And The One-“

Before Deanna can continue, “Cynics and Critics” starts to play and the crowd roars as Deanna stops and turns as Selena looks at the entrance way and walks forward. Lexy Chapel then walks out from the back, smirking, microphone in her hand. She looks down at the ring and then nods.

Chapel: “Cut my music. I have something to say to these two!”

The crowd looks on as Selena and Deanna talk to one another.

Chapel: “No one cares about your arm. It’s just a little excuse.”

Selena: “Convenient as it’s the only thing you have to show for your little attempt to stop us from winning the titles.”

Chapel: “Please. We all know that the World Tag Team Championship should’ve been the main event. There was a personal issue. It was the highest ranked title defended and Lexy Chapel was presenting it and yet, SCW saved you. The conspiracy is right there! You even CALL yourself the Face of SCW, even though I should be it, given the high level of success I stand for!”

Selena looks at Chapel, incredulous.

Chapel: “But SCW is listening. They know that I’m blowing a whistle on this WHOLE thing. It’s all coming down. Clearly Shaun Cruze, thrown under the bus, SCAPEGOATED for everything SCW has done to hold me and my amazing group of wrestlers back, including putting Ace into hiding and leading to Autumn Valentine’s injury! And I am not going to take it anymore. If they don’t want me to keep causing problems, they better make good on this and give the Happy Farmstead Friends the rematch they DESERVE!”

Deanna: “We don’t back down from challenges Lexy. I don’t know if you’ve been watching, but we’ve both stood for integrity.”

Chapel: “Ha! Convenient! Then you’ll have no problem putting the title on the line next week on Breakdown! My Farmstead Friends will be ready. Will you?”

Deanna looks at her arm. Selena turns to her. Deanna then stops her and looks forward.

Deanna: “We’ll be ready!”

Chapel: “Good! So SCW! Make it happen! Lexy Chapel is ready to sell it as the biggest title match happening next week!”

Chapel turns as “Cynics and Critics” plays throughout the arena. Deanna looks at the stage as Selena does too. Selena then turns to her and Deanna looks at her cast again and nods.

Sharper: “The House of Frost agreeing to defend their titles against the former champions, but clearly concern for Selena and I think Deanna.”

Lyman: “Deanna is going in one armed!”

Knots: “Will she even be cleared? If not, is Selena going solo?”

Sharper: “And we assume it’s going to be booked. But it makes next week bigger if so. But I don’t know if Chapel realizes, World Title on the line next week too.”

Chapel disappears to the back as the scene cuts away.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage to Jessica Winters who is with James Evans. Jessica?”

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands next to James Evans in front of the SCW interview area.

Winters: “Thank you Adam. James, you faced Konrad Raab at Under Attack in an underground rules match. You noticed however the crowd reaction and some were hoping you’d use more weapons in the match. Care to explain your strategy?”

Evans: “Nothing much to explain. I did what I felt I needed to do in the moment.”

Winters: “But there were a number of times where you just refused to use weapons.”

Evans: “I elected not to use them. Simple as that. I don’t understand why this is an issue. I won. I beat Konrad Raab. I used a weapon to do it. If the fans wanted me to turn this into a garbage match, so be it. Kimberly Williams and Sarah Wolf gave them that. Konrad too. I elected to focus on winning-“

Konrad Raab then bursts into the scene, being held back by officials.

Raab: “You’re a coward. You couldn’t do it. Couldn’t even fight to your best and instead, hiding about this disrespect. We were going to spill each other’s blood and you couldn’t handle your side-“

Evans: “I’ve more than shown that side enough!”

Raab: “So you’re a bitch then. Huh? That it-“

Raab steps up, stopped by the officials. James Evans however looks at Raab and backs up, intentionally refusing to fight. Winters notices this. She turns to him, but James turns and walks off.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Selena Frost and Deanna Frost talk backstage.

Selena: “You didn’t have to accept it-“

Deanna: “Or what? We’d hear for weeks about how we’re ducking her.”

Selena: “You’re hurt.”

Deanna: “Yeah. But you’ve competed hurt before-“

Selena: “And we know where that nearly led me. This is different. I was worried with the Chamber and with Kim in the past. But now we have someone like Chapel after us and with this ridiculous conspiracy claim.”

Deanna: “I didn’t want to back down. We’re finally holding this gold. We’ve wanted it. Us. Tag Champs. And…the interim….”

Selena: “I get it. Let’s go to the trainer’s room. Let’s at least see what we’re dealing with. If this match gets made, we may not have much of a choice anyway. We don’t even know who’s making the match with Shaun gone.”

Deanna: “All the more reason I figured I’d just act.”

Selena: “Let’s make sure SCW will clear you.”

Deanna: “I don’t plan on just sitting on the sidelines. We worked too hard for this…especially after The One-“

Selena: “Easy…easy…”

Deanna looks at her arm.

Selena: “Come on. One thing at a time.”

Selena leads Deanna off as we cut to the ring.

Light in the Darkness in action

We cut to the ring where Jason Phillips is ready to go. In one corner of the ring we see a pair of men conversing, one in a singlet with the design of cracks running throughout it and one in a pair of traditional blue tights with presumably his last name across the back in white lettering.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Already in the ring at this time… the team of Tom Malkinson and Adam Shatter!”

Malkinson grins and starts flexing for the fans white Shatter leans over the top rope and says something that elicits a few jeers. All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “Die For You” by Starset begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness. When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy. As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the LED screens with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually.

Phillips: “And their opponents… Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz, THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS!”

Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. She moves to the center of the ring and drops to her knees, cupping her hands together in front of her while Amelia stands right behind her, hands folded before her once again. As Luz lifts her cupped hands upward, the arena lights slowly begin to come back on as Amelia takes her hands and pulls her to her feet, spinning her around one final time into a tight embrace and a soft kiss before the two move to their corner to prepare for battle, with both girls shedding their robes and Amelia also removing her mask.

Sharper: “We haven’t seen these two young ladies since Retribution of last year, where they were both unfortunately injured trying to earn a shot at the tag team titles. They opted out of their contracts while they were recovering, but I heard officials maintained contact in case they felt they were ready to give SCW another shot, and at Under Attack we got confirmation on that.”

Knots: “You think they want some payback against Adam Allocco for sidelining them? It wouldn’t be fair since Bison’s no longer around and he’s got enough to deal with courtesy of Xander keeping him locked out of the world title picture.”

Lyman: “They haven’t expressed any desire to bother with Adam as far as I’m aware, but we do know they were on a bit of a tear before the injuries. Clearly Selena and Deanna haven’t forgotten since they mentioned possibly facing these two down the line earlier, and that could definitely motivate them to come back out of the gate strong tonight.”

The referee signals for the bell as Luz and Malkinson elect to start for their teams. Malkinson says something to Luz while flexing a bit that shifts her mood before he attempts a rather lazy-looking lockup, but Luz quickly ducks underneath it and basement dropkicks him to bring him down to one knee before running off the ropes and catching him in the face with a front dropkick. Malkinson is quick to get back to his feet and attempts to clothesline Luz as she charges him, but she ducks and rebounds off the ropes before attempting a tilt-a-whirl headscissors, but Malkinson manages to throw her off! He starts strutting towards Blythe, grinning and posing in a way that implies he’s boasting about his strength. Unbeknownst to him, however, Luz landed on her feet, and she proceeds to run past him and springboard off the turnbuckles, tagging Amelia in as she does so, before she twists around and spikes him into the mat with a tornado DDT! Blythe proceeds to climb to the top rope before Luz throws her off onto Malkinson with the Spicy Toss! Amelia hooks the leg as Luz steps out onto the apron.

1!

2!

Malkinson gets a shoulder up!

Sharper: “The Light In The Darkness showing off some new tandem offense we didn’t see the last time around, including Amelia being more willing to fly like her partner usually does!”

Lyman: “That synergy they showed us the last time around is still very much present, and Malkinson isn’t helping his case by underestimating both women.”

Blythe pulls Malkinson to his feet before rocking him with a european uppercut. He staggers back before she nails him with a second one, backing him toward his own corner. She goes for another one, but Malkinson manages to catch her arm before saying something to her that the camera isn’t able to catch. Whatever he says only fires up Amelia as she quickly trips him up with a drop toe hold before hammerlocking his arm and working his wrist, making sure to bend and twist his fingers as well as he screams in pain. She grabs his other arm before shifting into what resembles a half nelson/hammerlock/camel clutch kind of hybrid submission, with Malkinson yelling his refusal to submit when asked by the referee. He slowly manages to get his feet under him, but any hope he had of trying to carry Blythe on his back for something is dashed as she immediately releases the hold, and as soon as he turns she grabs his leg before taking him over in a dragon screw! Malkinson looks furious, but Shatter tags himself in and tells his partner to take a moment to cool off.

Knots: “Who screened the local talent we signed on for this match?”

Sharper: “Things have been a bit chaotic in the aftermath of Shaun Cruze being relieved of the commissioner position. One thing that doesn’t seem to have changed, though, is Amelia Blythe’s technical prowess.”

Shatter proceeds to lock up with Blythe before shoving her back, but she rolls through it before charging in and popping him with a running european uppercut! He falls back against the ropes and she grabs his arm before whipping him across, but he reverses it. As Blythe rebounds, Luz tags herself in before Blythe surprises Shatter by leaping up and grabbing him in a guillotine choke! He stumbles around the ring with her as he tries to pry her off, but Luz enters the match and bounces off the ropes before taking his legs out with a basement dropkick, with Amelia shifting her position to safely land a DDT as he falls to the mat! The two of them move to opposite corners as Shatter slowly manages to sit up, and The Light In The Darkness charge in and sandwich his head with a Flash Freeze from the front and a european uppercut from the back!

Lyman: “Frozen Gauntlet! More new tandem offense from the returning tag team!”

Knots: “Here comes the hothead though!”

Malkinson enters the ring and pushes the referee aside when he tries to stop him before charging at the girls with a full head of steam, but Blythe manages to catch his clothesline and take him down with his own momentum before applying the Blythe Spite! Shatter slowly gets back to his feet to see that his partner’s in trouble and shakes his head, knowing neither he nor Amelia are the legal participants, before trying to grab Luz. She surprises him, however, by picking his ankle and rolling through before applying the Ensnaring Vines! The fans are on their feet as the referee warns Blythe to release her hold so she and Malkinson can both leave the ring while also checking to see if Shatter submits, both men refusing to give up.

Sharper: “La Pequeña Luz showing a level of technical expertise that better resembles her partner!”

Lyman: “Concussions are no joke and I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s become more willing to slow things down since sustaining the one that put her on the shelf.”

Both women release their submission holds as Malkinson rolls out to the floor and Blythe returns to her team’s corner. Shatter rolls over but gets little time to recover as Luz hits a standing moonsault and then immediately follows this up with a standing shooting star press! Instead of going for the pin, she rolls through this to her corner and tags in Blythe, who proceeds to hit a standing shooting star press of her own! She goes for the pin, but Malkinson reaches in and drags his partner out of the ring before trying to drag him to the back, waving this match off while yelling something at the girls that the broadcast has to cut the audio for. When it comes back in, the fans are booing relentlessly, but the girls just look at each other before Luz runs off the ropes and Amelia makes herself into a platform for her partner to Thorn Vault off of into a suicide version of Ilumina la Noche! Shatter takes the full brunt of it while Malkinson manages to move enough that he only gets clipped, but he sells it well enough that Luz pays him no mind as she throws Shatter back into the ring and follows him in. She and Amelia move to opposite corners and measure him as he slowly gets back to his feet in a daze, but when he does The Light In The Darkness catch him with the Wisteria Waltz!

Sharper: “Wisteria Waltz! The Light In The Darkness may be about to put this away!”

Knots: “Watch Malkinson though!”

Before either of the girls can go for the pin, Malkinson dives into the ring and drags Shatter’s lifeless body toward their corner. He tags himself in before charging at them, but they both duck the double clothesline attempt and Amelia grabs him for the Blight Choke! He tries to fight to keep it from being locked in, and Blythe ultimately lets go… only for Malkinson to be caught as Luz charges him before taking him down into La Mágica, with Blythe immediately tying up with other limbs with the Barrier Cage! Malkinson screams in agony as more pressure is applied on the Everlasting Oath, begging for his partner to come and save him despite Shatter being out like a light. He finally stops fighting it and submits as the referee calls for the bell! “Die For You” hits the speakers again as the ladies release the holds and raise each other’s arms high, smiling proudly at their win.

Phillips: “Here are your winners… THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS!”

Sharper: “I think it's safe to say The Light In The Darkness is back and better than ever, and the House of Frost might be wise to have taken notice early.”

Lyman: “They were one win away from being potential contenders last time, and this performance just made a statement that they plan on picking up right where they left off in their title aspirations.”

Luz and Amelia help each other out of the ring and start heading to the back hand-in-hand, with Luz excitedly talking about their performance as Amelia just grins and nods.

Owen Cruze walks backstage, bottle of water in his hand, when a voice stops him.

???: “So, think you’re hot shit…”

Owen stops and turns as Adam Allocco walks up to him.

Owen: “Look…you going to be angry because I won. I thought I didn’t care.”

Allocco: “Nah…just gotta be nice when you get the last entrant. Everyone’s down. One’s injured. I ran the distance.”

Owen: “You saying I had it rigged?”

Allocco looks at Owen.

Allocco: “Uncle’s gone. He chose to leave. After what he pulled at Under Attack, I’ve seen promoters do worse.”

Owen: “Then you don’t know him and you don’t know me. It’s luck of the draw. I had nothing to do with when I was coming out.”

Allocco looks at Owen. He then sighs.

Allocco: “Whatever…just…I can’t believe I’m going to say this….”

Allocco sighs.

Allocco: “Beat him.”

Owen: “What?”

Allocco: “Beat Xander.”

Owen: “Never thought I’d hear you cheer for me.”

Allocco: “Yeah, well…the way it goes. And frankly, depending on who’s in charge, whether its my rematch, or that I beat you on the last Breakdown…maybe all of that will mean something…or-“

Owen: “Look, what did you do? Xander’s holding this over your head. What did you do?”

Allocco: “Don’t worry about it. Just…forget I said anything. Hope you fall on your face.”

Allocco turns and heads off as Owen watches him leave a bit confused as Breakdown cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to show Jenni Anderson watching the show from the corporate boxes in the Little Caesars Arena.

Sharper: “Jenni Anderson joining us. Not backstage, but instead from one of the corporate boxes here.”

Lyman: “Probably looking forward to Calvan Greene’s match later tonight.”

Sharper: “She’s taken a specific interest in him. Just not willing to get into the ring though.”

Cassie Wolfe vs. Chance Owens

The match will be added tomorrow when I return home from work. My apologies to both handlers.

Backstage, we see Selena Frost and Deanna Frost in the trainer’s room. We see the trainer checking the air cast that Deanna has on her arm. Selena is talking quite a bit to the trainer as Deanna just focuses on her arm.

Sharper: “There you see – the Frosts getting checked out. Making sure Deanna can compete in the match she agreed to next week.”

Lyman: “If it happens.”

Sharper: “In one sense, this may ensure it. She’s cleared, this could make the decision. Who knows? More to come here on Breakdown.

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with a panning shot of the crowd in the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We are live in Detroit tonight and folks, we’ve had some big news in terms of the front-of-camera management here in SCW. It was revealed earlier this week that Shaun Cruze, our commissioner, effectively resigned from SCW.”

Knots: “Sounds like it wasn’t mutual. Maybe he gave up!”

Sharper: “I don’t think that. Our own Jaina Lancaster has been busy trying to find out some more information. Jaina is backstage right now. Jaina, can you hear us?”

We cut to the backstage area where Jaina Lancaster stands in front of the SCW interview area.

Jaina: “Yes, Adam, I can.”

Sharper: “Care to update us on what we knew going into tonight, as per SCW’s official social media.”

Jaina: “Of course. We were informed that Shaun Cruze was removed from his position as SCW commissioner. This came a few days ago. It’s since been revealed that the decision was made by Shaun, coming after several vocal and tense meetings at SCW headquarters. Apparently, the decision was not mutual but SCW officials felt they had no choice but to let Shaun walk.”

Lyman: “Jaina, do you have any idea of what the issue was with Shaun? Why did he choose to leave? If it was this angry, something had to be bubbling over?”

Jaina: “So I’ve done some digging and I’ve asked for official comments from members of the Board of Directors and also from Human Resources. Here’s what I can add – official, the statement is as follows. “SCW was proud to have former SCW World Champion and international star Shaun Cruze serve as a key figure in developing and evolving SCW’s on-air product, through also his oversight of hiring, firing, and booking of the SCW Roster. He has offered his resignation after Under Attack and we have granted it to him. We wish him the best in his future endeavours.” Obviously the statement says little.”

Jaina pauses briefly.

Jaina: “I then checked with people and I’ve been told that Shaun was becoming increasingly upset with the meddling from the SCW Board, even at one point, getting into a notable shouting match with Mr. D. We saw him back a few months ago and even ensuring certain people, like Owen Cruze, Shaun’s nephew, were booked. Since then, he was getting upset by requests for certain talent to be given an opportunity to shine. Feeling he was already handling things well, the final straw appears to have been the Chamber match at Under Attack. While Shaun had his six chosen, only two reflected his original field. We don’t know who those were, we can assume Adam Allocco, and potentially, Nicole Kinneck, but even Nicole would be considered a last minute choice from what I heard at the last Breakdown.”

Jaina stops again.

Jaina: “This was the straw that broke the camel’s back, so to speak. This was a match Shaun was quite proud of. We have also heard that there were other requests, but we don’t know the source of them.”

Sharper: “Sounds like there was a lot of dissention-“

Knots: “Or Shaun wasn’t as well liked for his decision-making.”

Jaina stops Knots.

Jaina: “On that note, the decision to leave was Shaun’s. SCW wanted him to stay.”

Lyman: “Can you tell us why?”

Jaina nods.

Jaina: “They see him as a star, as an ambassador. People know who he is. And until recently, there were no issues with his time as Commissioner.”

Knots: “What about his actions at Under Attack?”

Jaina nods again.

Jaina: “Those were frowned upon, but as far as I can tell, any idea of discipline hadn’t yet been discussed. Shaun instead voiced his concerns and that became the focus.”

Sharper: “Is there any chance of a resolution here or is Shaun Cruze’s relationship with SCW strained?”

Jaina shrugs.

Jaina: “Your guess is as good as mine, but there is one thing that’s interesting. One of the contacts I talked to suggested that Shaun was privy to some information that if it got out, it could lead to some problems. I asked my contact what that meant and they said they couldn’t say more.”

Sharper: “Well thank you Jaina. This offers some further context and information.”

Lyman: “One more question – do you know if they are going to replace Shaun with anyone?”

Jaina shakes her head.

Jaina: “At the moment, I’ve heard nothing discussed. Seems like the Board is going to take a more hands on approach.”

Lyman: “Interesting.”

Sharper: “Thank you again. Jaina Lancaster, fans.”

Jaina: “Thanks.”

The cameras cut to a panning shot again.

Knots: “Looks like another big change.”

Lyman: “Suppose no one is waiting in the wings, but if there were differences of opinion, maybe now we’ll see some of them play out.”

The scene cuts backstage to see Lexy Chapel smiling.

Chapel: “Okay, so got them agreeing to it. Just need SCW to now either give us our rematch or clearly show to the whole world that they’re protecting them.”

Penguin walks over.

Penguin: “Well isn’t Deanna injured?”

Bear: “Come on Penguin. That just is an excuse. Do you really think she’d have agreed if she was injured.”

Chapel: “Probably some sympathy play. Or better yet, it’s a smack in the face. They think they can kick your ass.”

Penguin: “Well they did win-“

Chapel: “Because you kept wanting Selena in. Should’ve just taken out the weak link! That’s how we take this whole thing down! The Lizard Kingdom, the Russians, the CONSPIRACY-“

Penguin: “You with her?”

Bear: “Hey, I’m out one hundred g’s. That’s some good move for a Black Bear like me, held down by the man!”

Penguin: “Well-“

Chapel: “Come on. They know I’ll go public. SCW! DO YOUR WORST!”

Chapel smiles as Bear awkwardly flosses in the background. Penguin just sighs and shrugs as the scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Jamison Logan vs. The One

SCW Television Championship

"Y'all ready for this" plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers a bit as Jamison Logan walks out from the back. He looks around the arena and starts to throw his arms up, trying to get the fans pumped up, while pumping himself up as well.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship! First, the challenger, from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he is Jamison Logan!”

Logan heads down to the ring and goes over to the barricade, climbing up onto it and looking out. He drops down and rolls into the ring. He gets up on his feet and looks around before heading to his corner.

Sharper: “Logan starting to show what he can do. He succeeded at Under Attack, defeating Savannah Sunshine and Ace Sky and before we forget, we want to extend a congratulations to Savannah. Just revealed that she is expecting.”

Lyman: “That’s great news for her. We’ll miss her in the ring, but look forward to seeing her again in the future and for only good health for her and her child.”

The arena goes dark, and slowly smoke begins to rise from the entry way.  "Battle Cry" by Little V begins to play over the PA system...

I hear the Battle Cry

Under the Devil's Sky
The One Winged Angel Screams
It fuels my Hopes and Dreams
The Best Bout Machine

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?

With the stinger of the song hitting, an explosion and pyrotechnics hit, cuing the spotlights to hit, and standing in the entry way is The One with her back turned to the audience, head down, and her right hand up in the air with the number one in the air. She turns at the waist, looking directly at the ring, and slowly lowers her hand, finger still extended, to point to her destination.  She fully turns and begins her walk to the ring, quickly, but methodically, occasionally slowly down to look around, not necessarily trusting anyone around her to not come rush her and attack her. The SCW television Championship sits around her waist.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Your Worst Personal Nightmare, the SCW Television Champion, The One!”

As she reaches the ring, she again looks over both shoulders, taking glimpses of the fans, and assuring her safety before entering.  She makes a full lap of the ring, walking, and staring at everyone at ringside, and occasionally looking toward the upper decks.  As she feels the situation is comfortable and safe, she walks to the corner facing the ramp, extending both hands and pointing with one finger toward the entryway, and then turning both palms up and making the motion with both hands to "bring it."  She then slumps into the corner, sitting on the mat, and pushing the title to the middle of the ring with her foot. The official, Jennifer Cassidy, takes it and holds it over his head. The SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner.

Sharper: “Jamison Logan successful while we’ve already seen some of the handiwork of The One. Injuring Deanna Frost by fracturing her arm by stomping on it the way she did.”

Lyman: “And that’s one of those injuries that can linger. It can affect your strength, grip, a lot of things.”

Sharper: “And The One I’m sure has been thinking about it since.”

The bell sounds as The One pulls herself up. Jamison Logan walks out of the corner and looks at The One. The One watches him before she lunges and drops down around him and moves into a waistlock. She moves into a side headlock. She pulls back. Logan reaches around and pulls her into the ropes and fires her off. The One bounces off and Logan runs forward and drops her with a running shoulder tackle. The crowd roars. The One looks up and rolls over. She gets up and Logan steps up and forearms her in the jaw. He grabs her and pushes her into the ropes and fires her off. The One bounces off and Logan runs forward and hits another shoulder block. The One hits the mat and rolls over and Logan clubs her in the back. The One rolls to the apron and starts to get up. Logan walks over and The One shoulders her in the ribs. Logan staggers back. The One slingshots into the ring and runs over and hits a dropkick, knocking him down.

Sharper: “The One comes back. Hard dropkick.”

Lyman: “Logan in tough. First title match of his young career.”

Knots: “And he’s come out strong, but The One is always one move away.”

Logan rolls over and gets up and The One walks over and knees him in the chest. Logan falls to a knee and The One steps back and kicks him in the chest. Logan falls back to the mat. The One goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Logan kicks out. Both get up and The One forearms him in the jaw once and then again. Logan ends up against the ropes. The One grabs him and goes to whip him across the ring. Logan however spins through and sends The One in. The One bounces off and jumps up with a flying clothesline. Logan ducks. The One stops and turns around and Logan scoops her up and hits a powerslam. He hooks the leg.

1!

2!

The One kicks out. She rolls over and Jamison Logan grabs The One by her leg as she tries to move to the ropes again, but The One fights and boots him in the face. Logan staggers back.

Sharper: “And the scrappy nature of The One-“

Knots: “Everything is a fight for her. She just is happy to take it to anyone. And this is very different from Logan did in training. Where people were going to wrestle a style. This style is I’m going to kick you in the face!”

Logan gets up and The One gets up and hits a spinning forearm shot. Logan falls to the mat. He rolls over and gets up and The One runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a swinging neckbreaker. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Logan pushes her off. The One turns and grabs him by the head. She drags him up and Logan nails her with a shot to the ribs and then another before The One knees him in the face. He pops up and The One runs into the ropes, bouncing off and jumping up with a double knee, but Logan catches her and drops her with a spinebuster. He rolls over and moves to the corner. Logan gets up as the One gets up only for him to run out and drop her with the Bull Rush!

Sharper: “Logan taking The One’s head off with the Bull Rush. The cover!”

Lyman: “Go for it, kid!”

The One dives onto the One for the pin.

1!

2!

The One gets her shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Jamison Logan rolls over and gets up. The One gets up too and turns as Logan runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a discus clothesline. The One hits the mat hard. Logan hooks the legs.

1!

2!

The One gets her shoulder up again and Logan rolls off. The crowd ohs again. The One slowly rolls over and gets up as Logan gets up and runs at her again and goes for another Bull Rush, but The One ducks and then turns and lunges, kneeing Logan in the back of the head before he can turn around. He falls into the ropes.

Sharper: “The One dodged the third attempt. Logan putting everything behind each blow, but the last one missed and The One caught him.”

Knots: “Right in the back of the head. Logan just stopped right there!”

Jamison Logan staggers back and turns only to walk into The One who grabs him and takes him down to the mat before locking in the One Hit Wonder. Logan reaches out, trying to get to the ropes, but The One keeps pulling back. Logan holds on for a moment longer before tapping out. The crowd roars and boos. The bell sounds. A few moments pass before The One lets go. The One rolls over as the official points to her before going over to the corner and getting the SCW Television Championship.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, and still SCW Television Champion, The One!”

Sharper: “The One retains after the One Hit Wonder.”

Lyman: “Logan learning a lesson there. Got that hold locked in the middle of the ring and nowhere to go.”

Sharper: “The One retains and Jessica Winters is going to try and get some reaction from The One after some of the Frosts comments earlier tonight.”

Logan rolls over in pain as The One takes the SCW Television Championship from the official. She then looks around. Her music plays as she glances around the arena and then turns as Jessica Winters walks over to the steel steps and starts to enter the ring. The One notices her and smirks a bit. Winters walks over to The One as The One turns to her.

Winters: “Thanks Adam. The One, congratulations on your win and retaining the Television Championship.”

The One doesn’t respond.

Winters: “The One…earlier tonight, Deanna Frost and Selena Frost had something to say to you before they were interrupted by Lexy Chapel. But I come here because I don’t think that the injury you caused to Deanna Frost was a spur of the moment decision.”

The One: “Can’t imagine someone wanting to hurt the wife of the golden goose?”

The One smirks.

The One: “Too bad you have it right. Of course it was intentional. To damage someone so affiliated with the established. I have come here to SCW to disrupt and to force some change in the dynamic. To inject some freshness into things and anything Frost is as stale as it can be. Frozen in statis. Well Deanna…how’s the arm?”

The One smirks.

The One: “Too bad you just won the Tag Titles. As much as the Farmstead Dimwits are a joke, they’re something different. You’re just another placeholder for your wife. But don’t get me wrong. Selena…too many have seen through her. But you enable her. And Deanna, that was from me to you! And trust me, I’ll do it again if I have the chance. Because there are three things guaranteed Deanna…Death, taxes, and the One…coming to take the top spot!”

The One then shrugs.

The One: “Good luck next week. I’ll be watching….very closely, Deanna.”

The One turns as she throws the Television Championship over her shoulder. She walks past Jessica Winters and exits the ring as her music plays throughout the arena. Jessica watches her leave.

Winters: “Adam?”

Sharper: “The One clearly meaning to injure Deanna and her focus is Deanna.”

Knots: “We’ve seen people take issue with Selena. Not Deanna though. Not in this way.”

Sharper: “And The One has shown how dangerous she is in a short time. Deanna’s cast on her arm the clear example of it.”

The One starts to head to the back as the crowd boos.

“The Old Me” plays throughout the arena as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Kimberly Williams vs. Calvan Greene come up on the screen.

Sharper: “From the TV Champion to the Underground Champion – Kimberly Williams faces Calvan Greene in non-title action, next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Kimberly William vs. Calvan Greene

The lights go out, except for a single spotlight at the top of the stage. The opening chords to “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play.  A haunting voice is heard…

"Is there a way out of here?"
"Hey, how long you been here?"
"I wanna go home"
"Hey, hahaha"
"Hahaha"
"Excuse me, could you tell how to get out of here?"
"Hahaha"
"I want to go home"
"Hahaha"
"Mommy, mommy"

The song begins to rage full bore now. Suddenly the lights come back on and Kimberly Williams is standing at the top of the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. The SCW Underground Championship is around her waist. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. She winks at the fans before pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it. 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the SCW Underground Champion, the Woman Scorned, Kimberly Williams!”

She slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope.  Kimberly then poses in the center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans.  The music slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to a corner to await the start of the match. She places the title in her corner.

Sharper: “Kimberly Williams survived against Sarah Wolf at Under Attack. It could’ve gone either way, but Kim, took a chance.”

Knots: “A chance? She pulled Wolf off a scaffold and hoped they she’d not die in the process!”

Sharper: “Kim is still Underground Champion and also has a World title shot waiting for her.”

"Die another day" begins to play throughout the arena to a small pop from the audience as his name pops up on the screen. Calvan runs out from the back before stopping at the stage. He raises his arms up and nods emphatically with the crowd happy with the acknowledgement. Slamming one arm down he runs down the ramp.

Phillips: “Her opponent, making his way to the ring, from Orange County, California, Calvan Greene!”

Reaching the bottom of the ramp, he slides in under the bottom rope before running past Phillips while giving him two thumbs up. He jumps up onto the turnbuckle before removing his shades and throwing them into the crowd. Removing his classic fur coat in a rather provocative manner he proceeds to toss at ringside where it completely covers up one of the Spanish announcers. He points out at the crowd and winks before jumping down and leaning into the turnbuckle in anticipation.

Sharper: “And Calvan Greene had a long night at Under Attack. First in the Chamber match, first out. And things have gone south for him since crossing Jenni Anderson.”

Lyman: “Not like this is much better.”

Sharper: “More that he’ll need to pay attention and I don’t know if he can.”

The bell sounds and Kim runs up to Calvan Greene, her arm up. Calvan looks at her a bit confused before shrugging and stepping up and high-fiving her. The crowd cheers as Kim smiles and gives him a thumbs up only to then drop down and roll him up with a school boy.

1!

2!

Calvan kicks out. He turns and gets up and Kim smiles and waves at him. Calvan smirks and does the same only for Kim to kick him in the ribs. She then grabs his head and turns and runs up the corner and goes for a tornado DDT, but Calvan shoves her off. Kim lands on her feet only for Calvan to jump up and catch her with a dropkick. The crowd ohs. Kim rolls over, holding her face. She gets up and Calvan rolls her up with a school boy of his own.

1!

2!

Kim kicks out.

Sharper: “And Calvan Greene able to match Kim.”

Lyman: “Got great height and extension on the dropkick and then the school boy.”

Kim gets up and moves to the corner. Calvan follows up with a couple of hard rights. He then whips her across the ring. Kim flips up the corner and lands on the apron. Calvan runs after and goes to nail her, but Kim blocks a hard right hand and then shoulders him in the ribs. Calvan bends over and Kim flips over, landing on her feet behind Calvan and running into the ropes. She bounces off and Calvan turns and goes for a clothesline, only for Kim to jump up and counter with a crucifix pin.

1!

2!

Calvan kicks out. Both get up and Kim then stomps Calvan in the foot. She smiles and stomps his other foot. Calvan swings, but Kim ducks and then pushes him into the corner. Kim follows up with a shoulder thrust to the ribs and then another and another.

Sharper: “Kim following up. Her unorthodox offense giving her the advantage.”

Knots: “Yeah but just trying to break all of Calvan’s feet!”

Sharper: “And now going for his ribs.”

Kim then grabs him and whips him across the ring. Calvan hits the opposite corner as Kim runs after and jumps up and hits a running backsplash. Calvan winces and staggers forward. Kim then jumps up and hits an enziguri kick to the back of his head. He flips forward to his back. Kim goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Calvan kicks out. Calvan turns and gets up and Kim pulls him up by the hair. She then smacks him openly. Calvan turn and Kim turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a running boot, but Calvan sidesteps. Kim stops and turns and Calvan hits a spinning heel kick. Kim rolls over, holding her face and gets up only for Calvan to hoist her up for a back suplex only to drop her on the top rope. Kim winces as she looks at Calvan. Calvan shrugs and then jumps to the top rope and dives back with a roundhouse kick, knocking her down to the mat. She rolls over and Calvan goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Kim kicks out. Calvan runs across the ring, bouncing off and then hitting a rolling thunder. He then reaches back for the pin.

1!

2!

Kim pulls back out of the pin into another crucifix.

1!

2!

Calvan rolls out of it.

Sharper: “Back and forth. Both using those quick pins.”

Lyman: “Kim just reminding Calvan that she’s far from unconscious from those shots.”

Knots: “And Calvan showing Kim that he can go.”

Calvan gets up and goes for a punt. Kim sidesteps and then spins around on her knees into another school boy.

1!

2!

Calvan kicks out. Both get up and Kim hits a jawbreaker. Calvan falls to the ropes. Kim then turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Calvan stumbles forward. Kim goes for a clothesline, but Calvan Greene backflips through it and to his feet. Kim looks at him a bit impressed only for Calvan to jump up and hit a back kick to the back of her head. Kim falls to her hands and knees. Calvan turns and goes into a handstand before hitting a breakdance leg drop to the back of Kim’s head.

Sharper: “Calvan Greene with the breakdance leg drop.”

Lyman: “Awkward angle but it caught Kim right on the back of the head.”

Calvan rolls her over and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Kim grabs the bottom rope. Calvan rolls over and smirks before turning and seeing the referee only counted to two. Calvan holds up three fingers; the official responds with two. Calvan checks again as Kim moves to the apron. Calvan then turns around and Kim springboards to the top rope and dives forward with a flying clothesline. The crowd ohs. Kim rolls through. She get sup and Calvan rolls over and turns and walks into the Morrigan’s Wrath. The crowd ohs. Kim drops down and rolls through, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Calvan gets his shoulder up. Kim rolls off and gets up. She looks at him and nods as Calvan rolls over. Kim then stomps him in the back a couple of times.

Sharper: “Kim keeps nodding at Calvan.”

Lyman: “Maybe respecting him.”

Knots: “Or just surprised he’s still in there.”

Sharper: “I don’t think that. We know Calvan can go.”

Knots: “Yeah, but Kim may just be screwing with him too.”

Calvan grabs at the ropes and Kim grabs him and pulls him up before hitting a Russian leg sweep. She turns and exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. Calvan Greene, however, starts to stir. He rolls over and Kim sighs before motioning to Calvan to get up. Calvan does and she dives off going for a blockbuster, but Calvan moves out of the way. Kim hits the mat and rolls through. She gets up and Calvan runs over, grabbing her head and running up the ropes and hitting a sliced bread. The crowd ohs. Calvan moves into a pin.

1!

2!

Kim gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as Calvan rolls off. He then starts to get up.

Sharper: “Kim kicks out. Calvan Greene showing his athleticism with the sliced bread. Only two though.”

Lyman: “And this time, yes, Calvan, it was two!”

Knots: “He knows he needs it to be higher and he was watching the count!”

Calvan turns around and Kim rolls to the ropes. She starts to get up. Calvan then runs over to her and clubs her in the back once and then again before jumping up and going for a poisonrana, but Kim grabs the ropes and Calvan lands stomach first on the mat. Kim drops down and then looks around before turning and Calvan holds his hands up.

Calvan: “Don’t kill me!”

Kim: “Kill you? Oh no…you’re fun!”

Kim then runs at him and goes for the Shadowblade, but Calvan drops down. Kim stops and turns and runs at him and Calvan hits a spinning back kick. He smiles and backs up and goes for a superkick, but Kim sidesteps and rolls him up with a school boy.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd roars as Calvan rolls over and looks up. Kim rolls out of the ring. She throws her arm in the air as the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Kimberly Williams!”

Sharper: “Williams gets it. Just a step quicker!”

Lyman: “And Kim Williams reminding us she’s more than just weapons and barbed wire and insanity!”

Calvan looks around as Jenni Anderson looks on from the corporate box smiling. Kimberly Williams walks over to a camera and plays to it before turning back. Calvan then starts to check himself for stab wounds before looking on relieved.

Backstage, we see Owen Cruze walking backstage as “The Old Me” plays in the background.

Sharper: “Well when we return, we’ll hear from Owen Cruze, the next challenger to the SCW World Championship, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up with a shot of the outside of Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Sharper: “We are live from Detroit, Michigan, here in the home of the Red Wings!”

Lyman: “Go Wings!”

Knots: “Pfft!”

The opening rifts to The Black Adam Theme kick in, as mist fills the entranceway. The music stops, a huge explosion rocks the entranceway and Owen jumps, seemingly through the floor and landing on his feet, dropping to one knee and punching the floor. Owen gets to his feet, and looks left and right at the reaction he is getting, a look of focus and determination on his face as he takes in the crowd. With real intensity, he begins the walk down to the ring, slapping the hand of anyone who offers, a laser show accompanying him all the way to the bottom of the ramp before he then slides in and under the bottom rope, before standing in the middle of the ring his arms outstretched, beams of light focussing now on only him. Owen points to the turnbuckle and then runs towards it, bouncing on the middle ropes and then jumping back before going to the corner.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze won the Chamber match at Under Attack. But as we’ve seen, he’s got a number of people who are needling him.”

Knots: “Last in. There was the issue of his entrance. Shaun Cruze now no longer in control.”

Sharper: “Sometimes it’s the luck of the draw.”

Owen Cruze heads over and asks for a microphone. Jason Phillips hands him one and Owen takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. His music fades out as the crowd cheers him. He looks around.

Owen: “It seems like some people are thinking much more highly of the stroke I have around here than I really do.”

Owen looks around.

Owen: “Look, I know that Adam Allocco is smarting after the Chamber match. I know that he wanted to be standing here challenging for another title, but that didn’t happen. And you can hint all you want, Adam. But you can’t have it both ways if one on hand I’m slapping you in the face because I wasn’t sure if I was ready, and now I’m getting some help to get to the end. Luck of the draw, Adam. Sometimes it happens. And if anyone has a problem with that, I have another simple response.”

Owen looks out as the crowd buzzes.

Owen: “I’m facing Xander effing Valentine next week for the World Title. I can have all of the advantages in the WORLD in the chamber and none of it will matter when I get into that ring. He’s gone through a man that was at the top of his game, by his own admission. He beat one of the greatest wrestlers, and arguably the most motivated with everything she wanted standing at ringside, waiting for her…all she had to do was win. He beat his former tag partner who had the ability to handpick his challenge.”

Owen pauses.

Owen: “And now I’m next. And I don’t think I have to say much more. I’m facing a World Champion that for reasons we’ve still not gotten refuses to allow anyone to get closet to the World Title. It’s not just about being dominant. There’s a personal action and maybe Adam, you should focus on that. But well-“

Before Owen can even continue, a long church bell rings, once- twice- a third time as the crowd explodes. The lights go out as Xander’s voice echoes out over the sound system, increasing the intensity of the crowd’s roar.

“Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”

The few opening keystrokes of “Soul on Fire” by Soul on Fire chimed. A lull before the storm as the crowd seems to calm for only a moment before Delila Paz’s blues dominate the audio.

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

A singular light appears before the curtains, on the other side is the outline of a large man. On the screen, we’re shown Xander Valentine holding onto the bars of a prison cell. He starts to bend the bars before the scene blurs. Owen Cruze looks on from the ring.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine is coming.”

Knots: “And he’s making Owen wait.”

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

“Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)

Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)”

A quick salvo of pyros explodes in front of him before Xander steps through the smoke with an intense look on his face. The SCW World Championship is around his waist. Artemis walks out with him. Xander looks down at the ring before the two start to make their way to the ring.

Sharper: “Similar to the end of Under Attack. Xander Valentine came out to confront Owen Cruze to close the show.”

Lyman: “And so much for Xander is intimidation sure. But even if you managed to look past that, this is a man who we know can dominate. Yes, he’s had a history of concussions and he’s been open about how that’s affected him. But he’s more driven right now.”

Xander Valentine walks down to the ring and reaches the ring. He grabs the top rope and pulls himself up onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. Artemis walks around the ring and goes over to the timekeeper. She grabs a microphone from the table and turns back to the ring. Xander and Owen lock eyes as Artemis then walks over to the ring and hands Xander the microphone. Xander takes it as Artemis remains on the ring. Owen watches her and notices this.

Owen: “Should we bother with the microphones then?”

The crowd roars. Xander turns to Owen.

Xander: “You’re smart to not give a damn about what Adam says. Given what he has on his conscience, even if what he accuses you of is true, you’re far more virtuous than he ever could claim.”

Owen: “What did he do?”

Xander ignores Owen.

Xander: “Instead, Owen, you should focus not on him, but on you. You rightfully know what awaits you. But you’ve slayed one demon, that of the chamber. The item you complained about in the past. That you were not ready. So Owen…are you ready now?”

Owen looks at Xander. Xander just looks down at him. The crowd roars.

Xander: “Are you?!”

Owen: “You’ll find out next week.”

Xander turns away and shakes his head.

Xander: “Sounds like you’re not. So are you going to spiral then? Are you going to then blame me? Adam? Shaun? SCW for when you FAIL next week?”

Owen: “You don’t know the first thing about me. I am not what I was a year and a half ago!”

Xander: “Then prove it! Why wait for next week? Who will stop you?”

Xander looks at Owen.

Xander: “Besides me.”

The crowd roars.

Owen: “And maybe I’ll just-“

Xander swats the microphone out of Owen’s hand. It tumbles to the mat. The crowd ohs.

Xander: “No wonder you plead not to be here.”

Xander shakes his head. Owen then grabs his microphone. The crowd roars. Xander looks at him. Xander locks eyes with Owen. Owen looks at him before Xander shoves Owen back. Owen rolls through. He then gets up and steps up and jumps up, hitting a dropkick to the chest of Xander. Xander staggers back, but Owen backflips through to his feet and kneels down on one before slowly getting up. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Xander and Owen! A flurry! Xander didn’t go down!”

Lyman: “And Owen Cruze landed on his feet!”

Xander Valentine looks at Owen as Owen locks eyes with Xander again. Xander then nods before turning and stepping over to the ropes. Artemis walks around. Xander grabs his World Championship which fell off from the brief volley. He then steps over the ropes. Owen looks at him a bit confused.

Sharper: “Guess Xander did what he wanted.”

Lyman: “Owen fought back and without hesitation. Xander seems impressed.”

Knots: “He’s damn sure not running. I’ll tell you that!”

Sharper: “And next week, Owen Cruze challenges Xander Valentine for the SCW World Championship one on one, here on Breakdown!”

Xander drops down to the floor. Artemis joins him and Xander heads to the back. Artemis follows as Owen backs up and looks around. Xander and Artemis head to the back as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Josh Hudson vs. Colleen

“Duality” by Slipknot blares through the PA system. The cameras show the crowd who begin cheering before zooming in at the entrance way, where Josh Hudson steps out, the SCW United States Championship around his waist. He wears a sleeveless black hoodie as he slowly makes his way down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from New York City, New York, he is the SCW United States Champion, Josh Hudson!”

He reaches the bottom of the ramp and he looks out to the crowd before making his way up the ring steps, and climbs into the ring. He goes to the bottom right hand corner, climbing to the top rope, and staring out at the crowd once again, as he lifts both fists into the air, earning more cheers before he climbs down and leans into the turnbuckle, waiting for the match to begin. His places the title under the turnbuckles.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson regained the SCW United States Championship at Under Attack. He pinned Polly Playtime, not Glory Braddock. And we’ve already heard Glory is not pleased.”

Lyman: “Meanwhile this is going to be interesting. I heard Colleen wanted her to ger her hands on Hudson. There’s something there.”

Knots: “Someone signed the match, so we’re going to see this happen.”

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot and then the words “START GAME” show up on SCW’s Jumbotron.  A bunch of girls can be heard giggling before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched begins to play. The crowd boos

The music plays for quite some time and it is not until it comes to the first chorus when Colleen walks out from the back. The three at the ring as Josh watches them. Colleen then starts to head to the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, representing the Playgirls Three, she is Colleen!”

The crowd boos as Colleen reaches the ring and gets a running start before sliding in. She gets up to her feet and looks at Josh Hudson.

Sharper: “AtUnder Attack, Shaun Cruze made the Playgirls leave. They seem to still be out here.”

Knots: “Guess they’re not going to want to talk to Josh Hudson about his car insurance!”

The bell sounds as Steve Hollinsworth is the official. Hudson walks out as Colleen steps up and then runs forward and swings, going for a clothesline. Hudson drops down and ducks. Colleen spins around and turns and Hudson knees her in the ribs and then takes her over with a headlock takedown. Colleen struggles as Hudson holds on. Colleen keeps fighting and Hudson pushes off and gets up. Colleen gets up and Hudson grabs her arm and wrenches it. He jerks on the arm. Colleen winces. Hudson then pushes her into the ropes and fires her off. She bounces off and Hudson hits a hip toss. Colleen hits the mat and moves to the ropes, glaring at Hudson. Hudson tells her to come at her and Colleen turns, clearly annoyed by Hudson’s overconfidence and steps up and swings, but Hudson blocks it and hits a fireman’s carry takedown. Colleen sits up and Hudson moves into a reverse chinlock.

Sharper: “Hudson showing that experience. That’s a difference maker and clearly Hudson feeling good.”

Lyman: “Taunting Colleen. Taunting the Playgirls by result.”

Hudson holds on as Colleen holds on and starts to slowly get her feet under her. She gets up and Hudson holds on and Colleen elbows him in the ribs and then again before running into the ropes. She bounces off and runs at Hudson and attempts a shoulder tackle. Hudson staggers, but remains on his feet. Colleen turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Hudson runs at her with a double forearm shot to the jaw. Colleen hits the mat. Hudson dives onto her for the pin.

1!

2!

Colleen kicks out. She turns and Hudson grabs her and pulls her up. He then pushes her into the corner. Hudson nails her in the ribs with a shot before a forearm shot to the jaw. He whips her across the ring. Hudson runs after and Colleen runs out and dives forward, shouldering Hudson in the ribs. Hudson falls to a knee. Colleen rolls over as she smirks. Polly and Aisling cheer her on.

Sharper: “Colleen coming out, needing to respond and does in a big way.”

Lyman: “Just launching herself into the stomach of Hudson.”

Knots: “And she knows she got him good.”

Hudson gets up and Colleen steps up and nails him with a hard right and then another before nailing him with an uppercut. Hudson falls to a ropes. Colleen then nails him with a couple of hard right hands as the official calls for the break.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Colleen steps and kicks him in the ribs. She then snapmares him over and then pushes him down before jumping up with an elbow drop to his chest. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out. He turns and gets up and Colleen gets up and watches him and kicks him in the ribs. Hudson stumbles to the ropes. Colleen grabs him and goes to whip him across the ring, but Hudson spins through and sends her in. Colleen bounces off and jumps up and hits a hip attack, knocking Hudson into the ropes. Colleen then runs at him and hits a cannonball against the ropes.

Sharper: “Colleen just throwing herself at the US Champion.”

Knots: “Getting Colleen all the ways he doesn’t want her.”

Sharper: “And Hudson in trouble here.”

Hudson uses the ropes to get up and Colleen grabs him and pulls him down with a school boy.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out. Both get up and Colleen goes for a hard right. Hudson blocks it and pulls her in before hitting a side belly to belly suplex. He hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Colleen kicks out. She turns and gets up and Hudson walks over and grabs her and locks in his arms for a German’s suplex. Colleen blocks it and elbows him in the jaw and then again. Hudson hoists her up and Colleen turns just enough to drive her fingers into Hudson’s eyes. The crowd boos as the official warns Colleen. Colleen runs into the ropes, bouncing off and then takes him down with a diving neckbreaker drop. She turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Hudson pushes her off. He rolls over. Colleen walks over and grabs him and clubs him in the back. She then throws him back with a mat slam and moves to the corner. She watches him and runs out and goes for a running senton backsplash, but Hudson gets his knees up.

Sharper: “Hudson got the knees up. Colleen got a bit too comfortable!”

Lyman: “And no good way to protect yourself from that!”

Colleen gets up in pain and Hudson grabs her from behind and hits a bridging German suplex.

1!

2!

Colleen just gets her shoulder up. Hudson turns and rolls over. He grabs Colleen and clubs her in the back once and then again before then whipping her into the corner. Hudson runs after and Colleen reaches up and thumbs in the eye. Hudson turns and falls to the ropes and Colleen turns and kicks Hudson in the ribs once and then again and Hudson falls through the ropes to the apron. He grabs at the ropes and Colleen looks at him and then looks around before running across the ring. She bounces off and jumps up and catches Hudson in the head while twisting in the air. Both fall back off the apron and land hard on the floor. The crowd ohs. (1)

Sharper: “Colleen throwing herself at Hudson. Both go down to the floor!”

Knots: “Hard landing! I don’t know who got the worst of it!”

Hudson and Colleen are both down. (2)

3!

4!

5!

Colleen stirs, and rolls over, holding her head and neck. (6) Hudson stirs too as the crowd looks on. Hudson turns and falls back to the mats. (7) Colleen slides back to the barricade. (8) The crowd roars as Hudson rolls over and Colleen looks over (9) She then crawls forward and falls to the ring skirt, holding her head. (10) The bell sounds. The crowd boos.

Phillips: “Fans, the referee has counted out both individuals and this match is a draw!”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “A stunning result. Colleen threw herself at Hudson, hurt herself, but also Hudson!”

Lyman: “They’re both down and they could be hurt. You can call it a fluke, but let’s be clear. Colleen used herself as a weapon and it nearly worked.”

Knots: “Just think – she just drew the SCW US Champion!”

Hudson stirs in pain as Colleen rolls over in pain too. We then see Polly Playtime and Aisling jogging out from the back alongside some of the officials and agents to check on both.

Sharper: “As we check on both, let’s go backstage with Jessica Winters.”

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands next to “Rockstar” Randy Ramon at the SCW interview area.

Winters: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Randy Ramon and Randy, you’ve been undefeated so far, although every win has come with a bit of controversy-“

Ramon: “Does it say I won?”

Winters: “Well, yes-“

Ramon: “Then that’s what matters. You know what else matters?”

Winters: “What?”

Ramon: “Finally someone is paying attention. No more rookies. No more new signings. Just throwing the Rockstar in the deep end and I’ll take care of things. I have the new Adrenaline Champion, a former World Champion…apparently a Supreme Champion-“

Winters: “Well actually-“

Ramon: “Who cares? She’s a big deal, right? Well, then everyone will be talking about me after when I beat her. I wanted my challenge. I came here to get to the top of the card. Tonight…I make sure people know why I should be there. Maybe I’ll get an Adrenaline Title shot out of it too. That would be nice. Hell, just make the match tonight one. I’ll save the step. See you out there Bree!”

Ramon winks at the camera and heads off. Jessica Winters turns to the camera.

Winters: “Ramon will face Bree Lancaster in non-title action later tonight, here on Breakdown.”

Lyman: “Arrogant, isn’t he?”

Knots: “I like him!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster is backstage with Angelica Jones and Kimberly Williams, who holds the SCW Underground Championship.

Lancaster: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jaina Lancaster here with the SCW Underground Champion Kimberly Williams and her representative Angelica Jones. And Kim, you have a World Title shot.”

Angelica: “To clarify, it will be Kimberly Williams enjoying that shot. I know some have noted that she was trying to get Wasley recognized-“

Kim: “Don’t worry. Wasley and I talked it out and he’s graciously giving me the title shot.”

Lancaster: “So you’re going to willingly accept the title opportunity. Last year-“

Angelica: “Last year, our former commissioner wanted to impose his views on her and Kim doesn’t like that. She does her own thing.”

Kim: “Like pull people off scaffolds through hell!”

Kim smiles.

Angelica: “And she is not going to be told what to do. Here, she’s earned it and she will be prepared.”

Kim: “Who’s got Owen! Who’s got Xander?! Let’s place bets. And then let’s see how they do with me!”

Kim smiles.

Lancaster: “I wasn’t expecting this.”

Angelica: “You shouldn’t be too surprised. The only surprise seems to be when this title match will occur.”

Lancaster: “And at the moment, we don’t know exactly when, but we will be sure to let you know as soon as we can. Let’s go back to ringside.”

Kim: “Again?! I was just there!”

Ducky: “NO WASLEY?!”

We then see Nicole Kinneck, with Ducky in the driver’s seat, run into the scene.

Ducky: “But I wanted tickets. Xandy and Wasley! Going at it!”

Angelica: “There is nothing worth-“

Kim stops Angelica. She turns to Ducky.

Kim: “Don’t worry. Wasley will be in my corner. He’s a great manager. Going to lead me to victory!”

Ducky: “Weally?!”

Kim: “Weally!”

Ducky: “Yay! Wasley! Wasley! Wasley!”

Ducky jumps up and down as Angelica shakes her head as we cut away.

Diamond Steele in action

The ring bell is rung at ringside and Jason Phillips is immediately on the microphone.

Phillips:  "The following contest is scheduled for one fall.  Introducing first, already in the ring, from Detroit, Michigan!"

The crowd cheers but then the short 130 pound or so female in the ring removes her Detroit Lions top to reveal a Minnesota Vikings halter top, which turns the cheers to immediate boos.

Phillips:  "She is... Michelle Van der Waal!"

Michelle raises her arms and flaunts her assets, leading to more boos and some cat calls.  Her "show" is short-lived however and she does not look pleased at all as Diamond and the Gem Stones begins to blare all across the sound system.  As it does we are able to see the likes of the Gem Stones playing on a tron.  Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire are all playing various instruments as we are able to see Diamond Steele emerges from the curtain.  She has a microphone in her hands sings as loudly as she can to the sound of roaring cheers.  She smirks as she just sings loudly which results in even more cheers.  Diamond finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can.  She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about before she points at the crowd who cheers louder than before.  She waves at them all as she throws the microphone to the side.  She smirks as she opens up a pocket mirror and takes a moment to admire how beautiful her hair is as she waits for the match to begin.

Phillips:  "And her opponent, from London, England... Diamond Steele!"

The crowd gives one more cheer as the referee assigned to the match calls for the bell.  Diamond dances around as Michelle does the same on her side of the ring.

Sharper:  "Right now is another chance for Diamond Steele to showcase what she inside of her. We heard some about her prior to her arrival here in SCW, but we have yet not seen what she is capable of."

Knots:  "At least you didn't sugarcoat there.  She really does need to show that she belongs here."

Lyman:  "A win is what she needs here."

Diamond and Michelle sizes one another up a bit more before Michelle leaps into action, being the bigger of the two females.  Michelle goes to ram her left shoulder into Diamond, but Diamond dodges out of the way, leading for the overzealous Michelle to go past Diamond.  Diamond whirls around and grabs Michelle from behind, capturing her.  She is able to lift her up and over with a Tiger Suplex.  Michelle's back hits the mat and she winces.  Diamond does not play for the crowd.  She wastes no time and pulls Michelle back up.  Michelle is not standing for long however as Diamond leg sweeps her back down.  Diamond then gets down on one knee and applies a sleeper hold right at the neck.  Michelle screams out "Vikings Forever!  Lions suck!" as the crowd boos.  The boos begin to turn into cheers though as Diamond begins to really wrench in the sleeper hold that she has locked on Michelle.  Michelle is already beginning to fade.

The referee checks on her and lifts her arm up once.  It drops.  The referee lifts the arm up a second time but this time it stays up.  Michelle is breathing heavily but begins to fight.  She back elbows Diamond a few times, which gets Diamond to release the hold.  Diamond however goes back for more, taking Michelle by the head and hitting a snap mare.  Diamond stands back up and now waits out of Michelle's vision.  Michelle begins to groggily get up but as she gets up to both feet walks right into a spinning heel kick that has perfect precision from Diamond.  The crowd cheers a bit louder as Diamond drops down and goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Michelle rolls a shoulder just before the 3.  She pounds the mat.

Sharper:  "This local talent just cannot get anything going.  She looks very frustrated."

Knots:  "I would too if I was losing badly... to Diamond Steele of all people!  How many wins does Diamond have since joining us here at SCW?"

Sharper:  "Uh..."

Knots:  "Exactly my point."

Diamond goes to lock in a second sleeper hold, but this time Michelle rolls down and out of the ring.  She is groggy yet again, but points her left pointer finger at her head before yelling out loud.

Michelle:  "I'm not falling for that trash again!  Come and get me, Diamond!"

Michelle just waits outside the ring as the referee begins a ten count.  Diamond looks around at the crowd, with her hands on her hips.

1!

2!

3!

4!

5!

The crowd cheers on Diamond to go after her.  As the referee's count reaches 8, Diamond shrugs her shoulders and rolls out of the ring.  Michelle tries to dodge, but Diamond goes low and takes Michelle down at the ankles.  Diamond, even though she is the smaller woman, pulls Michelle up and rolls her back into the ring.  Michelle is all out of sorts as Diamond rolls back into the ring.  Diamond immediately sits down on the back of her bigger opponent and locks in her Fujiwara Armbar.  Michelle is in pain and screaming yet again, but still chooses to not tap out.

Knots:  "Despite getting dominated, Diamond still has not put this away.  It might behoove her to do so."

It's almost as if Diamond can hear Knots as she gets off of Michelle's back, letting go of the Armbar.  Michelle is shaking out the arm it was just applied to and doesn't see Diamond setting up behind her.  Michelle shakes it out a bit more, turns, and falls victim to a Diamond Cutter. The crowd applauds as Michelle bounces against the canvas.  Diamond drops down, hooking both legs and keeping her left arm planted against Michelle's chest, fully holding her down.

1!

2!

3!!

The bell rings and Diamond and the Gem Stones once again plays.  Diamond unhooks the legs of Michelle and stands up.  The referee raises her arm.  .

Lyman:  "Mission accomplished.  Hopefully Diamond can keep her nose to the grindstone. Maybe all hope is not lost for her yet.”

Sharper:  "Maybe not.  But she needs more momentum."

Knots:  "A lot of it."

Diamond rolls out of the ring and leaves the ringside area. As she does, the crowd boos as we start to then hear The first chords of "Immortal" by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play over the PA system. Glory Braddock walks out from the back, still brandishing her United Kingdom Championship. But with her is someone else familiar, Amelia Stone.

Sharper: “Wait a minute. Glory Braddock now joining us.”

Lyman: “And she’s not alone. Amelia Stone. We’ve not seen Amelia in months!”

Diamond Steele walks towards them before Glory suddenly steps up and kicks her in the ribs. The crowd boos as Amelia then grabs her and runs her into the barricade. Diamond falls down to the ground as Glory turns and follows up with a stomp.

Sharper: “Hey!”

Lyman: “Jesus! Talk about not wanting to be nice.”

Knots: “How the British gained their colonies!”

Glory and Amelia walk to the ring and Glory climbs up and steps up before stepping into the ring. Amelia Stone runs up the steel steps and then along the apron and into the ring. Glory Braddock looks around as she holds her UK Title over her head.

Sharper: “And Glory still brandishing that United Kingdom title, not a sanctioned title here in SCW!”

Braddock demands a microphone, walking over to the corner. She’s handed one and Glory turns back to the middle of the ring.

Glory: “Sorry for the rude hello there Diamond, but I figured if SCW Commissioners can manhandle talent, we may as well let things be chaos.”

The crowd boos.

Glory: “But Shaun, guess you ran like the coward you were. You crossed a line and put your hands on me when you were in a position of authority. I had planned to come out here and have you come out face to face, but I guess that’s no longer possible. But don’t worry, Shaun, I’ll make sure you rue that decision.”

Glory looks arounds.

Glory: “But it also won’t happen again, because now I have someone who will do anything for me in my corner, someone who will stand by me and make sure we can accomplish what we want…after months on the shelf, Amelia is back and under my wing is going to go to the top. While I have plans for much more. Including this title here.”

Glory looks out as the crowd boos. Amelia smiles.

Glory: “Because Under Attack should have happened. And plus, the SCW announced a title I don’t recognize…so I am still the reigning and defending United Kingdom Champion and I will determine who can come close to challenging me. And trust me…it’s not going to be easy. No more handouts, no more politics…just you proving yourself in the ring. Unlike Polly. Unlike Josh. You couldn’t even try to pin me…couldn’t even beat me…proving me right.”

Glory shrugs.

Glory: “Well Josh, you’re a fraud just like Shaun. And time for Amelia and I to make people finally understand the consequences!”

“Immortal” plays throughout the arena. Glory holds out the microphone and drops it. She then looks out at the crowd as Amelia Stone nods and admires Glory in her spotlight.

Sharper: “Nothing stopping the arrogance of Glory Braddock and now with Amelia Stone back in her corner.”

Knots: “And looks like she’s got something planned. Just what is it?!”

Sharper: “I know SCW isn’t going to care for this stunt.”

Glory continues to look out at the crowd before we cut away.

We cut to the crowd where Jessica Winters stands in the crowd. She turns to the cameraman.

Winters: “Do you have her?”

Sharper: “Jessica?”

Winters puts her hand to her ear.

Winters: “Yes, Adam.”

Sharper: “We were told we’d be going to you.”

Winters: “I had hoped to get a word with Sarah Wolf after her loss at Under Attack. We know she comes from the crowd. We had word that Sarah was seen in this part of the crowd. I even had someone manage to reach out to her for some comments, and yet she’s not here.”

We cut to a wider shot as the cameras scan the crowd.

Knots: “Have we ever been able to find her when she’s not wanted?”

Lyman: “That’s the trick.”

Winters: “Unfortunately, I don’t know if we’ll be able to get any word from her.”

Sharper: “If you do find her, let us know. We’d love to hear from her. This obsession for her ending as it did at Under Attack.”

Winters: “Me too. I was hoping to get this opportunity. But sorry.”

Sharper: “Not your fault. The issue of dealing with the unique.”

The cameras continue to pan throughout the crowd.

Sharper: “When we return, Bree Lancaster will be in action against Randy Ramon in non-title action, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up inside a spa. No one is inside of it. The camera pans across a massage table, before cutting to a shot of mud baths before showing another table with stones stacked next to it. These shots continue to come on the screen as Holly Adams’s voice is heard.

Adams: “Have you wanted to know that all could be well? We at the Holly Adams Brand, trademarked, have that same hope too. And that’s why we’re working hard in our offseason to bring you new opportunities to better yourself, not just in terms of attitude, as some failures need to be reminded, especially when finally get the monkey off their back only to turn on us…”

Adams clears her throat as we cut to see a shot of smiling people entering the spa, all of whom look far too polished and hardly in need of any help. In fact, one of the scenes is from a local Applebees, but pay no attention to that and the stock footage, or that now the Applebee’s logo is prominently visible on the screen for a few moments.

Adams: “We realize some just need to be in a better frame of mine. To prevent them from allowing their demons to take hold. For them to not reach rock bottom.”

We then cut back to shots of the spa.

Adams: “And that’s why we are proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the Holly Adams Health and Wellness Retreat and Spa Center. Offering all of the services to help a healthy mind by taking your mind off the worries of today and putting them off until tomorrow. Follow the Holly Adams Brand, trademarked, on Google+, Tout, and Windows Live Spaces.”

The Holly Adams Brand logo comes up on the screen before slowly fading out.

Bree Lancaster vs. “Rockstar” Randy Ramon

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is a non-title bout! Introducing first...

“Rise” by Sixx A.M. starts to play and the crowd starts to rise to their feet. A few moments pass before “Rockstar” Randy Ramon steps out from the back and looks around, his arms outstretched. He smiles and nods his head in acknowledgment of the applause, although the crowd reaction is mixed.

Phillips: “Fighting from Los Angeles, California, he is “Rockstar” Randy Ramon!”

Ramon throws his arm up in the air and looks around before heading down to the ring. The crowd welcomes him as he walks down to the ring. He then runs down and slides into the ring, rolling over to his knees. He hops up to his feet, then goes to one corner, up on the second ropes, and raises one arm overhead, posing for a few seconds. Ramon then drops down and leans back in the corner as his music cuts.

Sharper: “Randy Ramon is in a good mood tonight, coming off a win at Under Attack, even if he did get it by somewhat shady means.”

Knots: “Hey, a win is a win! Randy knows that, and he did what he had to do. And look, it got him a match against one of SCW's best.”

Lyman: “He said he wanted to be challenged, and that's certainly what he's going to get tonight.”

The lights dim slightly as a male voice speaks:

“When's the last time you were afraid?”
“I haven't been afraid a day in my life.”

The music and chorus of Shinedown's “Dead Don't Die” kicks in, with white strobe lights flashing in time. Bree Lancaster runs out from the curtain, arms spread wide, hands facing up, and a smile on her face. The SCW Adrenaline Championship belt is fastened around her waist. The crowd cheers.

{The dead don't die, the heart still beats
Head held high, I haunt these streets
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die}

Phillips: “And his opponent, from New Orleans, Louisiana... current SCW Adrenaline Champion, she is Bree Lancaster!”

Bree makes her way down the ramp, confidence in her step as she speaks to a fan or two on the way.

{Knock me down six feet deep
One more round, no reprieve
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die}

Bree sprints up the ring steps, quickly wipes her feet on the apron then steps through the ropes. She takes the belt off, then holds it overhead as she does a spin in the center of the ring, drawing cheers. She then heads to her corner as the music fades and the lights return to normal. We see her hand the belt off before turning around.

Sharper: “And our new Adrenaline Champion, Bree Lancaster. She said she was ready for this comeback, and what a comeback it's been so far.”

Lyman: “Indeed it has. Pulled her friend Datura away from The Brand's influence, Datura offered her and Alexis Quinne a chance at the title, and Bree came out on top.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, I should highlight something I said in error at Under Attack – I declared Bree a Supreme Champion. Normally I do some research and when I heard it over my headset, I was a bit surprised, but went with it. Bree, however, has, of yet, not won the Underground or Television Championships.”

Knots: “You’re slipping. And blaming it on the Production crew?”

Sharper: “Well-“

Lyman: “Jon – I heard it too. Guess someone overzealous.”

Sharper: “I apologize as I take great pride in being correct and accurate. And that integrity is something I value. So again, I apologize.”

The bell rings. Bree and Randy circle each other a little, each feeling out their opponent. They go in and lock up. Randy, being much taller, quickly works Bree into the corner. He rears back and goes for a clothesline into the corner, but Bree ducks and spins out. Randy turns and Bree nails him with a forearm. Randy shakes his head, shaking it off. Bree hits another one, then a roundhouse kick to the ribs. Randy falls back into the corner. Bree backs up a few steps then runs in, looking for a knee strike. Randy though catches her leg and pushes sideways, causing Bree to spin out and loose her footing. She goes down to all fours. The crowd oohs. Randy pulls her up and spins her around, then hits a spinebuster. The crowd oohs as he makes a cover.

1!

Bree kicks out. Undeterred, Randy gets up and pulls Bree up again, this time sending her across into the ropes. On the return, Bree ducks a leg lariat attempt, and hits the other side She grabs the ropes to stop herself as Randy spins around. Bree runs in and nails a spinning heel kick, putting Randy on his back. Bree hits a knee drop before covering.

1!

Randy kicks out, shoving Bree away hard. She rolls over as Randy gets to his feet.

Sharper: “Randy Ramon with the first pin attempt, quickly followed by Bree making an attempt of her own.”

Knots: “Both had to know it wasn't enough, it's about establishing dominance. Randy Ramon says he wants to take Bree out!”

Lyman: “Many people before him have said the same and tried. Obviously they all failed.”

Randy grabs Bree and spins her into a waistlock. She fights to get out, but she can't break his grip. Instead, she throws a elbow backwards into Randy's ribs. He leans over just a bit, loosening his grip enough for Bree to get free. She turns and hits an uppercut, quickly followed by another. Randy takes a few steps backwards holding his jaw. Bree then nails a dropkick. Randy staggers backwards into the ropes. He bounces off and Bree reaches up for a DDT, but Randy blocks it, shoving her down. Bree rolls through and gets back up, only for Randy to hit a discus punch! Bree goes down hard. Randy makes a cover.

1!

2!

Bree shoots her shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Randy punches the mat.

Sharper: “Near fall there after that hard hit, and Randy Ramon doesn't like the kickout.”

Knots: “He's looking to make a name for himself, getting a pinfall on a current champion would do a lot for his upward mobility. Unfortunately for him, Bree Lancaster isn't cooperating!”

Lyman: “She's proving why she's one of the most decorated in recent history and added another just a month or so removed from her return.”

Bree gets up, shaking her head clear. Randy is up and he grabs her and spins her into a waistlock, this time hoisting her up and over with a snap suplex. The crowd oohs. Bree hits hard, and rolls through, but slowly. Randy turns and Bree is up to a knee, holding her back. Randy crouches a bit, waving a hand at her to get up. Bree gets to her feet, and Randy springs up and drills her with the Bro-kick! The crowd oohs as Bree goes down hard again. Randy steps over her and covers, hooking a leg. He realizes hes close to the ropes, and puts his feet up on the second one.

1!

2!

The official sees Randy's feet and stops the count. He gestures at the ropes, admonishing Randy for the cheap act.

Lyman: “Randy Ramon tried to steal this one!”

Knots: “If our official hadn't seen his feet on the ropes, there's a good chance he'd have got the three!”

Sharper: “Luckily for Bree and the sanctity of this match, he did. Randy doesn't like it though, and has no problem letting the official know.”

Randy is arguing with the official as Bree gets to her feet. She watches the argument, shaking her head. The official finally gets Randy to back off his protest. Randy puts his hands up, and turns. Bree smiles, then nails him with the BOGO. Randy takes a few steps backwards, a little off balance. Bree follows up with another spinning heel kick. Randy goes down. Bree goes to cover, but Randy rolls out of the way, under the bottom rope.

Knots: “Great ring awareness by Ramon! He's new to SCW but he's a ring veteran, and we see that there.”

Sharper: “And Bree, ever the professional, steps back to let him get to his feet.”

Randy pulls himself up using the ropes. He sees Bree waiting for him, and smirks. He then sprints forward and aims for another Bro-kick. Bree scouts it though and sidesteps. Randy plants his kicking leg down hard, and struggles to keep his balance. Bree turns and jumps and takes him down with a Recoil! The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “That reverse hurricanrana! Something of a new addition to Bree's repertoire and an effective one!”

Lyman: “The cover!”

Bree hooks a leg.

1!

2!

Randy gets a shoulder up. The crowd oohs. Bree sighs as she gets to her feet. Randy gets up and Bree grabs him and tries to send him across. He counters though and slings Bree, changing the angle a bit so she hits the corner. He follows her, running, and hits a body splash. Bree slides down a little, her rear resting on the bottom turnbuckle. Randy backs up a few steps, then goes in again, looking for a knee strike aimed at Bree's head. She sees it coming though and leans sideways out of the way. Randy nearly hits the post with his knee. Bree slides out and away from the corner. Randy turns, angry. He yells at Bree, but we can't make out what he says. Bree yells back, and motions for him to bring it. The crowd roars. Randy yells again and runs in, looking for another discuss punch. Bree ducks, and Randy spins out. Bree runs the ropes then jumps up and hits the Rectifier! The crowd roars. Bree makes the cover.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd cheers as the bell rings.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall... Bree Lancaster!”

The official hands Bree her belt and raises her arm. Randy stirs.

Sharper: “Randy Ramon with a great showing, but his frustration got to him in the end.”

Lyman: “That or his arrogance. He thought he had Bree right where he wanted her. But she proved too experienced for that.”

We see Randy Ramon roll out of the ring as Bree continues to celebrate and pose with the belt for the fans.

“The Old Me” then plays throughout the arena as we cut to a shot of the Trios Tournament 2022 logo .

Sharper: “Well don’t go anywhere. While Bree Lancaster celebrates, when we return, we’ll announce the Trios Tournament entrants for 2022. That will be next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up with a wide shot of the inside of the Little Caesars Arena, the camera panning over the crowd.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Detroit. It’s been a great night tonight, and SCW closing out 2022 with big matches and big opportunities.”

Lyman: “Talk about next week – Owen Cruze challenges Xander Valentine for the SCW World Championship. And we can confirm, yes, Deanna has been cleared, Deanna and Selena Frost, the House of Frost, they’ll defend their newly won Tag Team Championship against the former champions, The Happy Farmstead Friends!”

Knots: “Yeah, but are we going to see some people make a foolish decision, running into this.”

Sharper: “Not only that, next week, the voting for the End of the Year title shot begins. Yes, you fans at home can determine who will receive their very first one on one World Championship opportunity on New Year’s Eve.”

Knots: “Yeah and a lot of people are crossing their fingers!”

Sharper: “That will be up for you at home to decide. But we also have the return of the Trios Tournament, the first round beginning on December 15, here on Breakdown.”

Lyman: “And we have the names pulled. The teams are set.”

Sharper: “Eight teams of three, all randomized. The winning team will gain contracts that can be used for any match they wish in 2023 in SCW. And as we say goodbye from Detroit, let’s take a look at the teams.”

The Trios Tournament 2022 logo comes up on the screen.

We cut to a shot of the SCW World Championship before showing a shot of Jake Starr, Syren, Shaun Cruze and Kelcey Wallace standing across from one another at Rise to Greatness. This is followed by a shot of Gable Winchester looking across at Johnny Dollar inside a steel cage, before cutting to show Xander Valentine grabbing Adam Allocco by the throat and chokeslamming him.

“Eight teams”

We cut to show shots of various teams in the ring, getting ready to compete, before cutting to show a shot of Katie Steward walking to the ring for the Goddess Gauntlet.

“Three on each team

Randomized”

We see shots of CHBK, Trinity Street and Lucas Knight, before cutting to show Syren and Tommy Valentine jawing at ringside, before showing Glory Braddock directing traffic in the ring.

“The Teams”

We then cut to see Kimberly Williams come up on the screen, before showing her pulling Sarah Wolf off the scaffold at Under Attack, and then showing her holding up Wasley before stapling Datura in a local playground. The scene shifts to The One who is shown walking to the ring, before showing her holding the SCW Television Championship, and then showing her attacking Beard. Then we see Adam Allocco standing in the ring, as pyro goes off at the Taking Hold of the Flame as he stands victorious.

“Kimberly Williams, The One & Adam Allocco”

Shots of Konrad Raab choking an opponent before showing him attacking James Evans backstage. Next, we see Alexis Quinne hitting the Ditzy Tour on Holly Adams before showing her attacking Autumn Valentine at Rise to Greatness. We then cut to see Selena Frost as she stands on the stage at Rise to Greatness XIX before cutting to her hitting Xander Valentine with the Defying Gravity.

“Konrad Raab, Alexis Quinne & Selena Frost”

We then cut to see Glory Braddock standing in the ring posing before showing her hitting the London Plunge on an opponent and then showing her brandishing her United Kingdom Championship. This is followed by a shot of Chance Owens looking around the ring before showing him grappling with Randy Ramon. Then, we cut to a shot of Josh Hudson hitting a German suplex on Polly Playtime before showing him locking in the Severin Mission on Glory Braddock.

“Glory Braddock, Chance Owens & Josh Hudson”

La Pequena Luz watching in the crowd is shown before showing her teaming with Amelia Blythe in the ring in her original run, before cutting to show the Hairless Penguin hitting a Trust Fall on Syren. This is followed by showing him throwing his arm in the air and playing the guitar while making his entrance. Then we cut to show Calvan Greene posing on the stage as he looks around before showing him hitting the breakdance leg drop on an opponent before showing him having his arm raised at Apocalypse.

“La Pequena Luz, Hairless Penguin & Calvan Greene”

We then cut to see Xander Valentine walking to the ring holding the SCW World Championship before showing him locking in the Fade to Black on Gavin Taylor and then showing him booting Syren in the face. Next, we see Owen Cruze who clotheslines Adam Allocco down before cutting to him hitting a Cruze Missile on an opponent and then showing him hitting a dive onto Kandis. This then cuts to show Ravyn Taylor seated in the corner, looking around before showing her hitting the Evolutionary Synthesis on Gavin Taylor and then showing her walking through the crowd with CHBK and Alexander Crowe.

“Xander Valentine, Owen Cruze & Ravyn Taylor”

Sarah Wolf standing over an opponent is shown, before cutting to her Exorcissing Konrad Raab, before cutting to her assaulting Hairless Penguin in a steel cage plays. Next, we cut to see Syren standing on the stage at Rise to Greatness before showing her hitting the Blondeton Bomb on an opponent and then cutting to her hitting the Golden Blonde. From there, we cut to see Bree Lancaster celebrating with the SCW Adrenaline Championship before showing her hitting the BOGO on Samuel Davis before cutting to show her hitting the Classifier on an opponent .

“Sarah Wolf, Syren & Bree Lancaster”

Datura dancing down to the ring is shown before we see her hitting Lady Death on Alexis Quinne and then showing her celebrating with the SCW Adrenaline Championship. James Evans is shown next as we see him brawling with Konrad Raab and then showing him hitting the Middle Finger to the Establishment on an opponent. James Evans peering out to the crowd follows before we then cut to see Polly Playtime hitting a crossbody on Glory Braddock, before showing her setting up Josh Hudson for an attack with the Playgirls, and then showing her hitting the Polly-Pop on an opponent.

“Datura, James Evans & Polly Playtime”

We then see Cassie Wolfe throwing her arm in the air before showing her hitting a top rope dive onto Ace Sky, and then showing her posing to the crowd. Deanna Frost is then shown, holding the SCW Underground Championship before showing her taking down Adam Allocco with a strike, and then showing her standing with Selena Frost playing to the crowd. Finally, we see Randy Ramon as he looks out at the crowd. We see him low blowing Chance Owens before showing him hitting the Remix on an opponent.

“Cassie Wolfe, Deanna Frost & Randy Ramon”

We then cut through shots of all of the entrants, before cutting to shots of Team SUP from last year, before cutting to Glory Braddock, Ace Marshall and David Helms, andthen cutting to show Jake Starr, Syren and Skullkeeper and finally Donovan Kayl, Josh Hudson and Selena Frost, before cutting to various cash-ins from Gold/Kinney/Hodges, to Liana Lewis and Jay Gold challenging for the SCW World Tag Team Championship, to seeing Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter at End of the Year Special, and then showing Chris Cannon holding the SCW World Championship before the scene cuts to black.

“Begins December 15, 2022”

The Trios Tournament 2022 logo comes up on the screen as the scene fades to black…