“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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MAIN SHOW:

 

 

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

I think I lost my memory
I can't remember carefree
And all my days turn into fight or flight
 
Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Scarlet Grey walking to the ring.
 
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
 
Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Asher Hayes standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.
 
Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear
Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear
'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)
Trying to get back to who I used to be
Where is the old me?
 
Chris Cannon spearing Kennedy Street and Owen Cruze follows before we see a shot of Alistaire Allocco on his way to the ring, and then a shot of Regan Street and Datura swinging chairs at one another. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.


We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “After a wild Last Laugh ten days ago, SCW marches to the end of the year, as we are in the World’s Most Famous Arena!”

 

The cameras pan across the crowd before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots stand next to the ring, microphones in this hands.

 

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and folks, we are waiting for the arrival of Sienna Swann.”

 

Knots: “She drove off with Karina, Mr. D’s girlfriend. Sorry, her sister did. We know Karina returned back to the hotel but we’ve heard they’ve gone on repeated trips together since. What is going on there? But what about Sienna’s outbursts on social media?”

 

Sharper: “Or Giovanni Aries’s silence? But that’s not all, Bree Lancaster is still the interim World Champion, but David Helms returned. Is he back? But that’s not all! Tonight, we’ll announce the End of the Year Special title shot winner. Who did you all vote for?”

 

Knots: “Big opportunity there. But tag action also on the agenda – three tag matches tonight. Dark Fantasy faces Howell & Raab. Frozen Hell, no longer tag champs, can they rebound against their long time rivals, the Jackass and Big Ass Connection.”

 

Sharper: “And then, tonight, making their debut, the winners of the World’s Best tournament, Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando, they’ll make their formal debut here tonight in SCW facing Kelsai Adamson-Mason and Jay Gold. All that and much more!”

 

The arena's lights cut and the room falls into complete darkness as a buzz spreads through the crowd, the screens suddenly lighting up with one single solitary word...
 
"BANG!"

As the crowd react, the entire stage lights up with a brilliant white light and the opening riff of an SCW remixed version of "All I Want" by A Day To Remember hits the pa system. The crowd erupt into cheers again as they spot the silhouette of David Helms standing there, his arms held aloft and his hands throwing the Self High Five, all framed by the brilliant white light behind him.

“ALL I WANT IS A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN
TO MEND THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO FEELS ALONE
WOAH; YOU KNOW TO KEEP YOUR HOPES UP HIGH
BUT YOU HEAD DOWN LOW!”

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as the curtains part. Helms grins at the fans, holding the SCW World Championship, soaking up the cheers before suddenly bolting towards the ring.

Sharper: “And of the many surprises that took place at Last Laugh, one of the biggest was David Helms!”

 

Knots: “Yeah. He came down to the ring and got involved, ensuring that whoever was going to win at Last Laugh was going to do it clean.”

 

The Last Laugh logo comes up on the screen. A still of Ravyn Taylor holding the interim World Championship is shown, before showing a still of David coming to the ring. The next still is of David pulling the title away from Ravyn, before showing a still of Bree Lancaster hitting Ravyn with the Classifier. A still then shows David Helms handing Bree Lancaster the interim World Championship.

 

Sharper: “He came to the ring. Stopped Ravyn from using the interim World Championship. More of a case that she could do it so she planned to do it and it got her in trouble.”

 

Knots: “David was watching the whole thing. You wonder if he was willing to just watch it. Either way, after he handed the title to Bree, he held onto it a bit longer and we all thought the same thing.”

 

Sharper: “Is he back?”


Reaching the ring, Helms jumps up and slides under the bottom rope feet first before jumping straight back to his feet and climbing straight to the middle rope of the nearest ring post. He throws his hands up into the Self High Five to another cheer before hopping down and looking around the ring. He throws the title over his shoulder and walks over to the corner where a microphone awaits him. He grabs it and turns back to the middle of the ring. He looks around as the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “David Helms back holding court in the middle of the ring!”

 

Knots: “And holding the actual World Championship. I think betting odds are going towards one result!”

 

David Helms smirks.

 

David: “Damn it’s good to be back.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

David: “I know…some of you didn’t think I’d be here. Ravyn Taylor nor Bree Lancaster figured I’d be at Last Laugh.”

 

David shrugs as the crowd roars.

 

David: “But thank God I was. Because while I had a very different plan for that night, the fact is that I saw two people who frankly, regardless of their wrestling skill, who I knew someone would try something. And I’ll be damned if I’m returning to fight someone who puts more controversy on this damn title.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

David: “That’s right, let’s just remove the reading between the lines, if Bree Lancaster, if the world didn’t know, I’m good and ready to go!”

 

The crowd erupts in cheers. David looks around.

 

Sharper: “David Helms is back!”

 

David: “And because I can’t just do things straight-forward, I know I already pissed off Infamous. Well, I do that just by existing and by who I’m married to. But I know I pissed off Bree Lancaster. I do that just by existing. And I hope you realized that when I held on a bit longer…that’s what your future holds….well providing you get through the End of the Year Special.”

 

David pauses.

 

David: “Because I can happily announce right now, that whomever is the interim World Champion…they have a date with me…on January 24 at Last Grasp of Reality!”

 

The crowd roars. David looks around before the lights dim as a voice backed by piano music of “Natural” by Imagine Dragons fills the arena. The crowd boos loudly.

 

Sharper: “And from the World Champion to the interim World Champion!”

 

Knots: “And this is the start I expected! At least without Sienna or Giovanni here!”

The lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage, the interim World Championship around her waist. Scott Burnside is with her. The two then start to walk down to the ring as Bree looks at David and shakes her head. The crowd boos her loudly. She walks down to the ring and over to the steel steps, walking up them and into the ring. Scott follows. Bree just walks past David, flashing an angry look before going to the corner and demanding a microphone. Phillips hands her one and she takes it and walks back over here. \

 

Bree: “Cut my music!”

 

The crowd boos as David turns to Bree. Scott stands next to Bree.

 

Bree: “Of course after you come out and get involved in my match, so everyone thinks that I can’t get it done myself….”

 

The crowd roars. Bree looks around.

 

Bree: “You come out here first and claim to be World Champion. Let’s deal with the lies in play. I didn’t need you to beat Ravyn Taylor and all you did was just add doubt when I’ve beaten Aaron Blackbourne and Tommy Valentine without anyone’s help. And let’s be clear…I am the World Champion, not you. You just hold onto a title that someone was nice enough to let you keep when you came up lame.”

 

Bree stops and then turns to David.

 

Bree: “Oh wait, you never revealed what the injury was? Not like it matters. What matters is that I’m back to holding this…”

 

Bree taps the World Title around her waist.

 

Bree: “And if I have to beat you to remove the bogus interim tag, I will.”

 

David: “And you’ll have that opportunity on January 24. Also, you’re welcome. You won’t say it. But you’re welcome. Because I’ve seen people like you try to deal with Ravyn. It’s funny. You say one thing on social media, but today, you needed to pump it up. Cameras are on. That’s the difference Bree. People see through your crap here and depending on who you face at the End of the Year Special, you may just be walking to another disappointment.”

 

Bree: “I’m not the one who had to step away just to get the rest to stand here again today. I didn’t duck anything. And I damn sure don’t have the option to call my spots given who’s in charge. But you are right about one thing…you’re not next.”

 

Bree pauses.

 

Bree: “Whoever wins this little fan vote is. So David…do the world a favour and go back to obscurity. I’ll see you in 2021. But what I want to know is who will be facing me at End of the Year Special so I know when to make my reservations to count down the end of this year!”

 

The crowd boos. Bree looks around. A few moments pass before we see Sasha appear on the big screen from her office. The crowd roars.

 

Sasha: “Good thing I’ve been watching because I have other questions for you. But I am happy to announce who will be facing you at End of the Year Special, Bree.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Here we go.”

 

Knots: “Who is it?!”

 

Sasha: “Because we’ve had millions of votes cast by our wonderful fans. All to determine who will be rewarded with their first one on one World Championship opportunity on New Year’s Eve. And Bree…the person you will be facing…”

 

Sasha pauses as the crowd buzzes.

 

Sasha: “Someone you even had something good to say about, Bree…Jordan Majors!”

 

The crowd erupts in cheers. Bree’s eyes widen and then she turns to Scott and then back to Sasha.

 

Bree: “You would bring that up. Well…looks like I’m going to have to kill another dream. Sorry Jordan, but that’s just the professional I am…”

 

Bree turns to David.

 

Bree: “And David…she’s thrown her lot with you. Maybe you can use that to get ready for the actual end of this little run, the hiatus notwithstanding!”

 

David: “We’ll see Bree. We’ll see…”

 

Bree then turns and storms out of the ring.

 

Sasha: “Bree!”

 

Bree stops and looks up.

 

Sasha: “Don’t go too far. You and I need to talk.”

 

Bree just looks at Sasha before glancing back to David. David just smirks, proudly holding his World Championship. Bree then drops down to the floor, followed by Scott Burnside. She then heads to the back.

 

Sharper: “Jordan Majors is going to get her first shot at End of the Year Special. And Jordan and Bree, used to be best friends. That ended when Jordan dropped Sienna Swann earlier this year.’

 

Knots: “And Bree reminded about that a few times. No doubt that’s part of what Sasha wants to talk to Bree about.”

 

Sharper: “And we’re just getting started here in New York City!”

 

The camera follows Bree to the back before cutting to David who stands in the ring and turns to the crowd, getting cheers from them before we cut away.

 

COMMERCIAL

 

Breakdown returns as we see Sasha standing by her office. Dean Black is with her as Bree Lancaster walks over to her with Scott Burnside, a smirk on her face.

 

Bree: “Now beckoning me to your office, cute-“

 

Sasha: “Where the hell is Sienna?”

 

Bree: “She’ll be here. Probably traffic. It’s New York City.”

 

Sasha: “Convenient.”

 

Bree: “Why are you bent out of shape? I talked to her. I told her to make sure Karina gets back. And she got back after a couple of hours. I don’t need your little sister coming out and taking THIS from me. The only way I’m losing this is if someone beats me in that ring for it and that won’t be happening. So you should be thanking me that Karina was returned safe and sound that night.”

 

Sasha just looks at Bree.

 

Bree: “Anything else?”

 

Sasha: “If you hear from Sienna-“

 

Bree: “I’ll tell her to get in touch.”

 

Bree turns and heads off as Sasha sighs and turns to Dean.

 

Dean: “You know she’s actually right here.”

 

Sasha: “I know. But I struggle with the idea that this was just some prank or some BS momentary thing. I don’t like anything of this.”

 

Dean: “Even you’re dad’s trying to downplay it.”

 

Sasha: “Katya sure as hell isn’t. It’s bringing back some memories.”

 

Sasha returns to her office. The scene cuts to the ring.

 

Dark Fantasy vs. Dylan Howell & Konrad Raab

Tag League

 

We cut to ringside where we see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sitting ringside.
 
Sharper: “Tag team action for you up next, and this one should be interesting. After the massive win for the newly christened Suited & Booted, it means that Dylan Howell and Konrad Raab will become the first team to get two chances at the titles in this tournament.”
 
Knots: “Got to imagine their opponents, Dark Fantasy, weren’t pleased about that. Not just the history with Lucas Knight, but also the fact that their match against Frozen Hell might be for nothing at all now depending on tonight.”
 
Sharper: “Howell and Raab with a chance to build momentum, and play spoiler at the same time. Dark Fantasy both with a point to prove after last Sunday night. Two losses.”
 
Knots: “Couldn’t have happened to better people!”
 
“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain with Dylan Howell coming out behind him. Konrad's wearing his red, green and blue mask along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iced Rainbow on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest. Dylan Howell steps forward, wearing his ring gear as he looks around.
 
Phillips: “The following contest is a Tag League match, scheduled for one fall and has a fifteen minute time limit! Introducing first, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab! And his partner, from Malibu Beach, California, he is Dylan Howell!”
 
Raab ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring. He goes up the stairs, along with Dylan Howell before going in-between the ropes before sitting down in the corner of the ring with the crowd cheering for him, having a nasty look in his eyes, while Dylan Howell raises his hands in the middle of the ring, before patting Konrad's shoulder. Dylan walks around the ring, waiting for the match to start.
 
Sharper: “The next challengers to the belts looking focused. This one should be good.”
 
Knots: “Let’s see if they can build momentum. You know that that is their goal without doubt.”
 
The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. There’s then a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. Without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...
 
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"
 
The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...
 
"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."
 
A record scratch interrupts the normal Infamous introduction, only for the sound of Cute Is What We Aim For’s hit to begin around the arena.
 
“I’ve got the gift of one-liners,
And you’ve got the curse of curves”
 
The opening to “Misery Business” by Paramore suddenly hits the PA system as the spotlights on the stage flash between pink and white. We cut to the back where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren walking the corridor, looking at each other with little smirks on their faces. As they walk, Syren spins around and we see she’s wearing a Dark Fantasy logoed jacket instead of the normal Infamous one. She walks backwards alongside her partner for a moment before slapping hands with Alexander Crowe behind her who helps spin her around to face front again. Behind the duo we see their also accompanied by Christy Matthews, with her hood up, Holly Adams and Christopher Richter and CHBK.
 
Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy
 
We cut to the same doorway that opened a few moments earlier with security standing by. The lights slowly come back up again as Dark Fantasy make their way through the open door. Syren twirls again with Ravyn running her fingers along the words on the back of Syren’s jacket. They then lock arms and begin to walk down toward the ring with security holding back fans from getting too close. As they approach ringside, Syren vaults over the barricade as Alexander Crowe lifts Ravyn up and over it before following behind.
 
Phillips: “And their opponents, making their way to the ring and representing Infamous, being accompanied by CHBK, Holly Adams, Alexander Crowe, Christopher Richter and Christy Matthews, first, from Hell, Michigan, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, an SCW Supreme Champion, and a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”
 
Ravyn climbs the ring steps as Alexander Crowe sits on the middle rope, allowing first Ravyn to enter and then Syren, as Phillips continues the introduction.
 
Phillips: “And her tag team partner, from Los Angeles, California, weighing one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN! Together, they are… DARK FANTASY!”
 
Both women remove their ring jackets and toss them to the corner. Syren climbs up on to the ropes, with one foot on the bottom and one on the middle ropes, pointing at her armband and tapping it repeatedly. Ravyn stands alongside her, also pointing out her armband and standing such that their arms are close together for the camera.
 
Sharper: “Nothing changing for Infamous. They’re still going through every step of the normal grandiose entrance.”
 
Knots: “You really think that one loss each would change that, even on pay per view? These two are about as egotistical as they come, and… err… wait, what’s going on here?”
 
As the referee pats down the competitors in the ring we see Christy Matthews grab a chair from the timekeepers area and walk over next to Knots at ringside. She places the chair down and just sits there, watching Knots closely.
 
Sharper: “We have an unexpected guest at ringside. Is she getting a headset? Err, no. I’m hearing she’d not doing guest commentary, but she’s just chosen to sit and listen in I guess.”
 
Knots: “If she’s hoping that she’s going to change my opinions through intimidation then…”
 
Sharper: “She’s right?”
 
Knots: “Maybe. I’m not admitting that on air.”
 
The referee calls for the bell as in the ring Howell and Raab decide who’s going to start the match. Howell steps forward and Raab steps out to the apron. In the Infamous corner, Syren steps forward and smiles at him confidently. The two square up in the middle of the ring. In spite of the height difference, Syren steps right up to Howell and starts talking in his face. Howell steps up right against her confidently. She nods her head, appearing to back down before slapping him across the face. Howell responds by grabbing Syren in a side headlock. She backs into the ropes. She pushes him off against the ropes and then lowers her head but Howell stops himself and then grabs her, looking to suplex her up and over. Syren knees him in the face and manages to roll over, rolling Howell up as she does so.
 
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Howell counters, flipping out of the pin before spinning and kicking Syren in the head. She grabs the side of her head. Howell then runs the ropes. Syren leaps up and leap frogs over Howell. Howell rebounds again, grabbing Syren this time before rolling her up.
 
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Syren kicks out before three. She rolls away from Howell and the two of them stand on opposite sides of the ring as the fans cheer the early action.
 
Sharper: “Fast paced to kick this match off. Howell very technically gifted in that ring, up against one of the most technically gifted in SCW history.”
 
Knots: “Syren knows how to wrestle. We’ve never doubted that. The fact that she relies on cheap shots and even cheaper tactics has always been the problem most have had with her.”
 
Howell and Syren step forward again. Howell swings at Syren who ducks. She tries a clothesline attempt but Howell ducks. Howell grabs Syren by the arm but Syren flips over, reversing the pressure. She attempts to get Howell into some kind of armbar but Howell counters out, pushing her into a neutral corner. The fans cheer again. Howell and Syren face up again before Howell smiles at her and tags out to Raab. The fans cheer as Raab gets into the ring. Syren walks over to Ravyn, who holds out her hand. She then turns and surprises Raab with a thumb to the eye. The fans boo as the referee admonishers her. Syren doesn’t seem to listen though as she knees Raab in the gut and drags him into her corner. The camera focuses on Holly cheering at ringside.
 
Knots: “You see what I mean? That is exactly what I’m talking about. Cheap tactics!”
 
Sharper: “Holly Adams seems impressed by it at least.”
 
Syren throws Raab into the corner and then begins kicking him repeatedly. The referee warns her to stop and she tags out to Ravyn and then backs away toward the middle of the ring. The referee continues his conversation with her as Ravyn nails Raab with a few shots very close to the groin and then kicks out one of his legs. He drops down and she presses her foot against his throat, choking him. Raab struggles. Howell gets into the ring and Syren immediately points that out. The referee rushes over to stop Howell, allowing Syren to rush over and nail a few more kicks on Raab before rolling out of the ring. She smiles at the fans.
 
Syren: “Oh, boo-hoo. Cry me a river.”
 
Holly embraces her at ringside and then raises her hand. The fans boo even more. In the ring Ravyn finally releases the choke on Raab just as Howell gets out of the ring. The referee turns to see Ravyn just standing near him innocently. He questions her and she just smiles. Ravyn pulls Raab out of the corner but doesn’t let him get back to his feet. Instead she drills him with a knee to the head which knocks him down to the mat. She then begins stomping on the back of his head. Raab tries to cover up. Ravyn then pulls him up, slamming the back of his head against the middle turnbuckle as Syren gets up onto the apron. Ravyn tags out and Syren gets back into the match.
 
Sharper: “Dark Fantasy using all that tag team experience—”
 
Knots: “Cheating, Adam. Call it what it is.”
 
Sharper: “—to isolate one person in the team. They’ve done quite a bit of damage to Konrad’s head and neck with that assault. Perhaps that’s going to be their focus.”
 
Syren pulls Raab out of the corner onto his knees. She then drills him with a few solid forearms before running the ropes and landing a leg lariat. She drops down for a pin.
 
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Raab kicks out long before three. Syren rolls to the corner though and tags in Ravyn. She then goes and puts a foot on the throat of Raab, arguing with the referee even as she chokes him. The referee warns her again and is about to start counting when she walks away innocently. Ravyn then drops down and begins to drive her knee into the back of Raab’s head. Raab tries to cover up.
 
Sharper: “The assault on the head continues. The former tag team champions clearly have a game plan.”
 
Knots: “Raab is going to be seeing double soon if this keeps up. He’s got to make a tag.”
 
Raab tries to roll away. Ravyn gets back up before turning and hitting Howell. Howell tries to get into the ring to retaliate but the referee stops him, allowing Ravyn to put Raab’s throat across the bottom rope and then stand on his back. Raab kicks his legs desperately as the fans boo. Ravyn just smiles. She jumps off before pulling him back to his feet and whipping him to her corner. She runs in with a clothesline in the corner, tagging Syren as she does so. She pulls Raab out of the corner and snapmares him down, kicking him in the face for good measure. Syren vaults over the ropes and hits a leg drop. She then goes for a pin.
 
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Raab kicks out again. Howell begins to clap on the apron, trying to get the fans to start cheering on Konrad. They do. Syren ignores it however. She pulls Raab up and whips him to the ropes. Raab holds on however. Syren charges at him and Raab elevates her up and over, but Syren is able to land on the ropes. Raab runs to the opposite rope, but Ravyn pulls it down and Raab goes flailing over the top rope to the outside. The fans boo. Ravyn then jumps down and gets a few more kicks in even as she lifts him up.
 
Sharper: “It’s all Dark Fantasy here. Raab is in trouble. He needs a tag.”
 
Knots: “Howell trying to do all he can to get his partner new life. But he’s a long way from making a tag right now.”
 
Ravyn slams Raab’s head down on the apron. She rolls him back into the ring. Syren then grabs him and locks in a headlock on the mat. Ravyn climbs back onto the apron. Howell encourages the fans to clap and cheer again and Raab begins to fire up. He gets back to his feet. He drills Syren with a few elbows to the gut. Syren snaps him back down to the mat. He fights back up though. Syren nails him with a right hand but Raab hits one of his own, staggering Syren backwards. He nails another. And then another. He whips Syren to the ropes and then nails a massive back body drop. The fans cheer but Raab collapses. He begins to crawl to the other side of the ring. He gets up and dives to make the tag, but just as he’s about to Howell vanishes off the apron. At ringside we see Ravyn laughing as Howell holds his head, having hit it on the way down.
 
Sharper: “Oh!! Ravyn Taylor pulling Howell off the apron JUST before Raab was going to make the tag.”
 
Knots: “You’ve got to give it up to them. They are tag team specialists. It’s more rule breaking, but they know what they’re doing.”
 
Syren pulls Raab back to his feet and whips him across the ring to her corner. She then charges in, but Raab gets the boot up. Syren staggers back. Raab steps out of the corner and nails a neckbreaker, dropping the former World Champion. The fans cheer as Howell begins to get back into his corner. Raab crawls across the ring slowly. Ravyn jumps back on the apron, holding her hand for the tag. Syren tags her in. Ravyn gets in, but Raab leaps across the ring for the tag to Howell. The fans cheer.
 
Sharper: “Yes!! Tag made!! Dylan Howell in the match, and he’s been on that apron for a long time!”
 
Knots: “He’s been waiting for this.”
 
Howell charges across and clotheslines Ravyn down. Syren gets back up and he clotheslines Syren as well. Ravyn gets up and he nails Ravyn with a kick before pushing her to the corner. He grabs Syren by the head and bulldogs Syren down even while nailing Ravyn with another clothesline. The fans cheer wildly. Howell then tosses Syren out of the ring and grabs Ravyn. He tries to set up for the DOA but Ravyn slides out. She grabs him from behind and runs him straight into the turnbuckles, but Howell holds on and Ravyn rolls backwards. Howell then turns and kicks Ravyn right in the face. Ravyn goes down hard. Howell dives for the cover.
 
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Syren dives across the ring to break up the three. Howell slams the mat, but grabs Syren and tries to toss her out of the ring again. She holds on however. Howell goes to hit her but she ducks, allowing Ravyn to leap up and nail a double-knee backbreaker. Howell goes down as Ravyn staggers to her corner and makes the tag.
 
Sharper: “Howell did a lot of damage in quick succession to Dark Fantasy, and now it looks like he can win this if he can get back in control quick enough.”
 
Knots: “He came in on fire. He took everyone out. For a moment I thought he was going to dive on Infamous outside as well.”
 
Syren gets back into the ring as Ravyn goes to the apron. Howell gets back up. Syren nails him, but Howell hits her back harder. Syren staggers. She charges at Howell but Howell drops her with the Undo Influence. The fans cheer. Howell rolls her over and hooks both legs.
 
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Sharper: “NO!!!! Oh damn that was close. Howell almost getting the big win. Think what that would do to their confidence ahead of the weekend.”
 
Knots: “Cannon and Knight are probably in the back watching this match closely, looking to see exactly what’s waiting for them.”
 
Howell pulls Syren back up. He tries again for the DOA but like before Syren drops down. She pushes him to his corner. Raab makes the blind tag. Howell comes running out of the corner and drops Syren with a massive diving forearm. He then gets up but Ravyn charges across the ring and knocks him between the ropes, falling out of the ring after him. The fans boo. Howell hits hard on the outside, followed by Ravyn falling on top of him.
 
Sharper: “Ooh, nasty tumble to the outside. But Raab is legal. Can he win this for his team?”
 
Raab gets into the ring. He’s still holding his head but he pulls Syren up. He looks to try to lift her off her feet but Syren nails him with a knee to the face that staggers him backwards, and follows that up with a vicious superkick to the jaw.
 
Sharper: “BITTERSWEET ENDING!!”
 
Knots: “Goddamn it!”
 
1…
 
2…
 
3!!!
 
Syren rolls off as “Misery Business” hits the PA system again. Howell recovers enough at ringside to look up in disappointment. Syren then gets back to her feet and raises her hand. The referee raises her hand and she smiles. The rest of Infamous get back into the ring, with Christy standing up from her seat and rolling into the ring as well. Alexander helps Ravyn back into the ring as Syren pushes Raab out of the ring. CHBK hands her a microphone as the fans boo.
 
Sharper: “Zero respect from Infamous there. Syren forcing Raab out of the ring and CHBK already with the microphone.”
 
Knots: “You expected respect from these guys?”
 
The fans keep booing as Syren paces around the ring.
 
Syren: “Ladies and gentlemen, your number one contender to the SCW World Tag Team Championships, Dylan Howell and Konrad Raab…”
 
The fans cheer.
 
Syren: “…just got beat!”
 
The fans boo again, even more loudly than before.
 
Syren: “Oh, I’m sorry, does that make you upset? Would you rather it not be the case? It’d be a great story, wouldn’t it? Howell and Raab unite half way through this tournament, they lose to Frozen Hell and then they come together, beat Dark Fantasy and win the World Tag Team Championships. Only that isn’t the story. Now, I don’t know if they will win the belts. They could do. But what I do know is this: you’re looking at the team that just beat the next challengers AND the team that beat the reigning champions, Dark Fantasy!”
 
The fans boo wildly. Syren just smiles. CHBK leans into her and says something which just makes her smile more.
 
Syren: “Now I know what you’re all thinking when it comes to the Tag League. I know because none of you ever shut up about it. Yah, we lost ONE match. Cookie and Jordan are still the favorites. But they’re not unbeatable. And who knows, maybe Gavin and Katie will beat them. Maybe Frozen Hell will give them their first loss. This bracket is FAR from over. But all we can do now is wait and watch until January. And we will be watching.”
 
The fans boo. She takes a breath and turns to CHBK.
 
Syren: “But the Tag League isn’t what I want to talk about right now. This man in the ring right here is what I want to talk about. A man I owe an apology to. Because last Sunday, CHBK warned me that I needed to stay focused. He tried to help me, and I ignored him. I made a mistake. But unlike most who’ve rushed to condemn me or rub my face in it, CHBK is my mentor. He is my guide. And the first thing he did was remind me that that was my first loss since we started these contracts, and it could well be my last. This wasn’t about being undefeatable. It was about being the Best in the World. It was about facing every challenge every goddamn week. And on Sunday, that’s what I’m going to do. Because CHBK has picked my next opponent… Aaron Blackbourne.”
 
There is a huge cheer from the fans. Syren smiles. CHBK just laughs and sarcastically joins in.
 
Syren: “Oh, you like that? You like the fact that I’m going up against Aaron on the special pre-Christmas Breakdown? I do too! Because this is a match I’ve been waiting for. An opportunity I’ve been longing for. A chance to go up against another demon from my past, and to slay that demon in the middle of this ring. But I already know what all of you are going to complain about, and that’s this group right here. It’s not a fair fight, is it? So what if we make it one?”
 
The fans cheer again. Syren smiles. CHBK nods his head in approval.
 
Syren: “That’s right, Aaron. It’s your lucky day. CHBK has decided to give you a Christmas present. That present is on Sunday, you and me are going one on one. No Infamous at ringside. He’s told me that I need to remember to focus, and focus is exactly what I’m going to do in the ring with you. But it won’t change a damn thing. I’m still beating you Sunday, no matter how many are here to raise my hand when I do.”
 
The fans boo. She just laughs again.
 
Syren: “And on the subject of Infamous, that brings me to the other talking point about Infamous this Sunday. That is that CHBK made another choice. He wanted to give James Evans a chance to EARN what he apparently wants. I notice he’s not here stalking me right now. What’s the matter, James? Get lost on your way here? It won’t matter. Because if you show up Sunday, the challenge is ahead of you. You get to face a former World, Adrenaline, Women’s and Tag Team Champion, Christy Matthews…”
 
She steps back and points at Christy. The rest of Infamous do as well. The fans boo.
 
Syren: “You get to face the woman who should be challenging for the World Championship at the End of Year Special – honestly, it’s a goddamn disgrace that more of you didn’t vote for her – Holly Adams.”
 
Holly steps forward. The fans boo her too. She looks at the crowd and snaps at them, yelling “I’m your favourite wrestler! What the hell?!”
  
Syren: “And you get to face the woman who should be the SCW World Champion right now. The Hall of Famer. The Supreme Champion. The love of my life. Ravyn Taylor.”
 
CHBK raises Ravyn’s hand. The fans boo even louder. Syren grins.
 
Syren: “This Sunday you get to show the world how badly you want that match with me, James. Because I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not interested. I have nothing to prove. I sent you limping out of here. I beat you in an empty arena. Can you beat these odds? We’re ending the year on a high and getting rid of that problem, because unlike Sienna and her former boytoy, who weren’t on the same page this year, Infamous is and always will be!”
 
The fans boo. Syren continues to smile. She steps to the ropes to encourage it. CHBK puts a hand on her shoulder and she nods and hands him the microphone. He then hands it to Ravyn. Ravyn raises the microphone and the fans start to jeer. They begin chanting for David Helms. She just smiles.
 
Ravyn: “How fitting. You were excited about his return then?”
 
The fans roar loudly.
 
Ravyn: “I wasn’t. I could have won the match last Sunday. I could be standing here as World Champion right this moment. We’ll never know. Just like Bree Lancaster will never know if she’s better than me or not. Because Mr. Morality decided to stick his nose where it wasn’t wanted. And because of that, we end the year with one injured World Champion and one fraudulent World Champion. Oh how the mighty have fallen.”
 
The fans boo. They start chanting for David again. Ravyn rolls her eyes.
 
Ravyn: “Keep chanting his name. Maybe you’ll summon him. Say it three times into a mirror. Maybe he’ll show up. And when he does, I’m going to remind him of everything that happened between us. I’m going to remind him of our long and storied past. Not as partners. Not colleagues. But remind him that I’m the man who caused him to break his moral code before. I’m the one who broke Mr. Morality’s sense of right and wrong. And maybe I will be again.”
 
The fans boo. Ravyn just grins.
 
Ravyn: “How’s your son, David?”
 
The fans boo louder. They start chanting for David Helms even louder.
 
Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor not at all happy about last Sunday. We knew that. But she might be crossing a line here.”
 
Knots: “Might be? She’s taunting David Helms in the middle of this ring. Is he even cleared to compete? Does she even care?”
 
Ravyn walks to the ropes. She holds out her hand and Alexander hands her a photograph, which she holds up toward the camera. It’s of an image of her on the big screen standing over a crib from years ago. The fans boo again. Ravyn smiles once more and tilts her head as she looks into the camera.
 
Ravyn: “Do you remember who I am, David? Do you remember what I can do?”
 
The fans continue chanting for David. Ravyn just speaks louder.
 
Ravyn: “Perhaps at night he’ll hear a tapping. A gentle rapping on his door. His blood will run cold, his pulse will race, he’ll feel a chill down to his core. He’ll call your name, but will you be there to hear his desperate implore? Quoth the Ravyn… ‘Nevermore’.”
 
She drops the microphone as the fans boo wildly. She rolls from the ring as the rest of Infamous join her. Syren can be seen talking to her as Ravyn walks away confidently. “Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as Infamous walk off and we cut back to the commentators at ringside.
 
Sharper: “If she was trying to get these people to hate her even more, she’s just succeeded.”
 
Knots: “She didn’t explicitly threaten his family, but she made absolutely sure to remind him of a time when she did.”
 
Sharper: “If David was looking forward to his return… well, now he might have a few second thoughts. Ravyn Taylor not messing around here. She’s upset, and she’s not afraid who knows it.”
 
Knots: “Let’s hope talk is all it is."

 

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

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Cookie Dreams jumping up and down in happiness as Jessica Winters standing next to Cookie and Jordan Majors.

 

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. And we just heard from Dark Fantasy. But Jordan, a bigger announcement – you are challenging Bree Lancaster for the interim SCW World Championship at the End of the Year Special.”

 

Cookie shakes Jordan in happiness as Jordan smiles.

 

Jordan: “Well first allow me to respond to Syren and what she’s probably thinking. I hope you enjoyed a taste of your own medicine and I can’t wait to see Aaron Blackbourne beat you again. And this time, if Cookie and I are laughing, it will be at you!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Jordan: “But after the year I have had, I will end it by being one of the greats. Someone who I called a friend for quite a while…We’ve been through a lot. And a lot of that had to do with Sienna.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Jordan: “But I’ve grown a lot this year and to have the fans vote me in for this…”

 

Jordan nods.

 

Jordan: “Feels pretty damn good!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Jordan: “To face Bree for the interim biggest prize in the game, well, Bree, let’s take that disappointment we had in one another earlier this year and use it for something positive. Keep Sienna Swann the hell away from me and we can have a classic!”

 

Jessica: “I should ask with David Helms returning…you’ve gotten closer to the Helms family. And well, if you win-“

 

Jordan stops her.

 

Jordan: “Let me worry about Bree first. That one…there’s a lot going on into that match. Plus…to be able to win the title, interim or not, at the same event David won his first…the same title my brother held…a title that a year ago…certain members of this roster…We know who, would never have seen me here. I’ve had the toughest fights of my career this year. And I wouldn’t mind seeing if I’m ready to hold the SCW World Championship. Interim….and then we’ll worry about David.”

 

Jessica: “It’s a great opportunity for you. I’m sure you and Bree will cross paths at some point before New Year’s Eve.”

 

Jordan: “Don’t worry…I plan it. But now, Cook has to show what she can do!”

 

Jordan high-fives Cookie Dreams as the two then head off.

 

Jessica: “Breakdown returns with Cookie Dreams in action, facing Maria Salvatore, after this!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

We return to Breakdown to see Regan Street being held back by Selena as Regan yells past the camera.

 

Regan: “You want to make threats!”

 

The camera swings by to see Ravyn Taylor just turning and walking off with Infamous. We turn back as David Helms is now over to help get Regan Street back.

 

David: “Regan! Focus on Xander, on tonight…I’ll worry about her if it happens.”

 

Regan: “Not going to make those threats when I’m here.”

 

Selena: “David’s right. Come on…”

 

Sharper: “You see, the after effects. David Helms probably covering what he honestly thinks. Regan Street set off by Ravyn’s comment. But there’s a lot of history there.”

 

Knots: “Ravyn’s lucky Selena and David were there. But what’s Xander Valentine thinking. After Last Laugh, some people are thinking Frozen Hell may have just worn themselves down, focusing on too many things.”

 

Cookie Dreams vs. Maria Salvatore

 

SCW returns and as the cameras ready themselves, Annie UP by MOP begins to blast across the sound system. As it does Maria Salvatore comes out wearing her Maria Hearts Maleek leather jacket accompanied by that of her husband. She smiles as she flips off the crowd.

Phillips: “Introducing first, hailing from Florence, Italy… Being accompanied to the ring by her husband, Maleek… She is MARIA SALVATORE!!!”

The crowd immediately boos loudly and cause of this she can’t stop smiling as she immediately runs her way to the ring and slides right inside. She makes it to her feet and runs to the top of the turnbuckle holding her arm proudly in the air. She tosses her leather jacket to her husband at ringside as she waits patiently for her opponent...

Sharper: “Salvatore not out here alone, her husband here to make sure things are fair although if you ask me the woman she faces is likely one of if not THE fairest person in this company.”

Knots: “No argument there Adam, but both are also coming of big losses recently. Salvatore’s opponent especially after losing the lumberjack match against Syren.”

The lights dim as Nickelback’s “Something In Your Mouth” hit’s over the P. A System, all eyes focus to the stage where various colors of lights begin to flash.

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentleman, hailing from the mythical land of Candy Mountain by way of the Cookieverse… She is bringing with her that 34DDestruction all the while being accompanied to the ring by her Psychonauts partner, Jordan Majors… She is COOKIE DREAMS!!!”

The crowd pops upon hearing the buxom blonde’s name, and even more so when she steps out onto the stage in her ring gear. She grins from ear to ear before skipping to one side of the stage and poses by blowing a kiss to the crowd. She then repeats the process on the other side of the stage before then returning to the center and looks to THE CROWD while we see Jordan Majors walk out.

Sharper: “One of the break out teams from the World Tag League, Cookie and Jordan the Psychonauts. Top of their block right now with max points max wins. Hell of an accomplishment.”

Knots: “It is and you have to wonder if Cookie is able to translate that tonight into a singles win and get back to winning ways.”

Afterwards Cookie begins to skip down and slapping hands with some fans before sliding into the ring as Jordan skips down also. Cookie stops to look at Salvatore as she enters the ring and then scales the corner. Moment she does, Maria charges across the ring and clubs the back of Cookie to boos from the crowd. Jordan shouts at the referee already who manages to pull back Maria for a moment while Cookie winces… Maria however breaks free of the referees grip and runs across and boots Cookie in the side of her head. Jordan immediately slides in now and stands in front of her bestie, the SCW crowd cheering while Maria is demanding the ref calls the bell, so Jordan can hit her.

Knots: “Maria wasting little time in trying too goad Jordan into something.”

Sharper: “Majors knows better, she doesn’t want to cost her friend this match.”

Jordan checks on Cookie who nods and gets up, the referee tells Jordan to exit the ring which she does. He then immediately calls for the bell, both Cookie and Maria charge at each other, Cookie landing a lou thez press and throwing right hands at Maria Salvatore to a roar from the crowd. She continues to do just that as the official starts to force a count because it looked like Cookie wasn’t about to stop.

1..

2..

3..

4… Cookie steps away and walks to the corner where Jordan stands, she applauds her friend and gives support while Maria looks stunned by the outburst.

Sharper: “Cookie exploded out of that corner on the bell. Don’t think we’ve seen that sort of aggression from her before.”

Knots: “Telling you, that loss to Syren really hit home for her. This is a huge moment for Cookie.”

Cookie steps away from the corner and turns to Maria and the two lock up now, Maria getting the upper hand with a knee to the gut that doubles Cookie over, she then grabs her side and hits a gut wrench suplex to an “oooh” from the crowd. Cookie rolls over holding her back wincing a little, but starts to get back up again only to see Maria throw a right, Cookie ducks but Maria follows up with a knee lift to the face. Cookie springs up and then gets a thumb to her eye from Maria who cheers while the crowd boos. Cookie holds her face as the official chastises Maria, Salvatore grabbing Cookie and sending her across the ring with an Irish whip. Dreams makes the return into a spinning back elbow which takes her off her feet, Salvatore confidently places a foot on the chest of cookie with a nonchalant pin.

1… KICK OUT BY DREAMS!!

Sharper: “The arrogance of that woman, thinking she could put away a former TV champion like that.”

Knots: “Ignorance is bliss.”

Cookie rolls over holding her face while Jordan slaps the canvas cheering her friend on, the SCW crowd begin a “Lets go Cookie” chant over and over again. Maria telling them to shut up which only seems to get them to sing it louder. Cookie starts to get to her feet, Salvatore sees this and runs across the ring only to get a European upper cut from Dreams. Salvatore stumbles back a step and is taken down with a discus clothesline. Maleek on the outside holds his head as he can only watch while his wife rolls over and gets to her knees. Cookie hits the ropes and charges at Salvatore before connecting with the Thicc Thrust knocking her down for a cover.

1…

2… NO KICK OUT BY SALVATORE!

Cookie rolls away and back to her feet, she pulls Maria up but she grabs hold of Cookies pants and pulls her towards the corner where she lands. Maria gets to her feet and immediately starts to stomp the back of Cookie further into the bottom turnbuckle. She pulls her out of said corner by her leg and begins to hammer away with a right hand as well to boo’s from the crowd. She gets up and tells the fans to shut up, and then says something in Italian to Jordan which was probably not fit for TV. Maleek applauds his wife on the outside as she pulls Cookie up and pushes her into the corner. She slaps Cookie hard before doing so again, and one more time although each time it looked like Cookie got angrier and angrier. Maria begins to back up holding her hands, Cookie charges at her but gets a drop toe hold for her troubles, Maria following it up with a quick elbow to the back of Cookies head which she turns into a side headlock.

Sharper: “Maria keeping Dreams grounded right now, smart move as she is pretty quick when she gets going.”

Cookie readjusts her body and rolls back with Maria’s shoulders down on the canvas…

1..

2… NO MARIA KICKS OUT!!

Salvatore releases her side headlock and rolls to her feet, Cookie follows suit and the two both hit the other with a forearm shot. They both shake out the cobwebs and hit the ropes only to connect with a clothesline each taking each other down tot eh canvas to a roar from the crowd. Jordan and Maleek both watching expectantly now. The official looks to count to ten, but Maria rolls over draping an arm on Cookie…

1…

2… NO KICK OUT BY DREAMS!!

The crowd roars with Cookie rolling away and shaking her head, Maria holds her head too and starts to get to her knees. Cookie however first to her feet and spins out with a savate kick to the side of Marias head to a roar from the crowd once more. Cookie stumbles around and grabs Maria and pulls her to the nearest corner and climbs to the top before leaping off and hitting the Cookies and Cream. From there she covers and its all-academic.

1…

2…

3!!!

The bell sounds and Something in your mouth hits over the P.A System, Jordan slides into the ring and helps Cookie to her feet giving her partner the biggest hug imaginable.

Sharper: “If there was any doubt about whether Cookie was gonna be ready for the tag league match on Sunday, I believe that is the answer.”

Knots: “Great result for Cookie, a real boost to morale and it is momentum heading into Sunday.”

The ring shows cookie and Jordan celebrating while Maleek is pulling his wife out of harms way and checking on her via the apron.

 

Backstage, we open to see Lexy Chapel open a door, attached to nothing, except being held by an oiled shirtless man. Lexy then “closes” the door and turns to the camera.

 

Lexy: “Make sure you get Sven in the shot. Ensure that he’s glistening….this has to be good. We’re trying to reach the masses!”

 

Lexy then clears her throat before turning and looking at the cameraman before turning and moving him to now also film a poster, placed on an easel instead Lexy’s “office” that promotes Crystal Zdunich’s role in “The Wife.”

 

Lexy: “Okay…good…now…”

 

Lexy clears her throat again.

 

Lexy: “As you know, every year, SCW has a vote for all of you…the fans of SCW…to determine who will challenge the SCW World Champion at the End of the Year Special…Okay, not last year because some guy did things….But this year, it’s back and there are a lot of good choices, but only two that matter-“

 

Cameraman: “Uh, Lexy…the winner is already announced.”

 

Lexy stops and blinks.

 

Lexy: “Uh what?”

 

Cameraman: “Yeah. Jordan Majors won. The voting ended before Breakdown went on the air.”

 

Lexy: “What? Seriously?! I didn’t get a chance to start my massive media blitz. I have CONTACTS! Contacts that Blake Mason wishes he had. He was so saddened about the VASTNESS of my contacts that he went back to his ex and managed to convince her to marry him! Just….Can we start it over?”

 

Cameraman: “I don’t have that power, Lexy….”

 

Lexy looks around. She then leans in.

 

Lexy: “Do you want the power?”

 

Cameraman: “I’m just a cameraman-“

 

Lexy: “I can get you power…”

 

Lexy whispers into the camera.

 

Lexy: “Step into my office…”

 

Lexy walks over and opens the door. The cameraman turns the camera one way and then the other before following in as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, we see Blake Mason in his wrestling gear, getting up and starting to stretch. The crowd cheers seeing him before there’s a knock at the door. Jaxson Sullivan walks over to the door. He opens it and steps back. Blake looks up and looks a bit uncertain as Chris Cannon steps forward, holding his SCW World Tag Team Championship title. The crowd roars.

 

Blake: “Chris.”

 

Chris: “Blake.”

 

Blake turns to Jaxson.

 

Blake: “You can leave Jaxson.”

 

Jaxson: “You sure?”

 

Chris: “I’m not here to do anything. I may not ever like you, but right now, not the time.”

 

Blake nods.

 

Chris: “Congratulations.”

 

Blake looks at Chris. Chris reluctantly extends his hand.

 

Chris: “I know Owen got bit on it, but I’ll say….you screw this up…”

 

Blake: “I can’t afford to Chris. And I know if I do, I’ll have to answer to you and a lot of other people.”

 

Blake then shakes Chris’s hand.

 

Chris: “A good step is that if Kelcey said yes….then that’s good enough for me, right now.”

 

Blake nods. Chris steps back.

 

Blake: “Chris…”

 

Chris: “Yeah?”

 

Blake: “Congratulations. Looks like both of us are starting to make some good choices. And I know you deserve that title over your shoulder.”

 

Chris glances at the SCW World Tag Team Championship over his shoulder.

 

Chris: “Thanks.”

 

Chris turns and heads off. Blake watches him go before we cut away.

 

We cut to a panning shot of the crowd.

 

Sharper: “Blake Mason and Chris Cannon maybe burying a hatchet. Meanwhile, Peyton Rice is trying to move on from a tough loss in her hometown against Xander Valentine for the SCW United States Championship. She sat with Jessica Winters earlier tonight to discuss that match and next steps.”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

EARLIER TODAY:

The scene opens up to show Jessica Winters and Peyton Rice seated at two seats, facing each other, in a part of the backstage area.

 

Jessica: “Thank you Peyton for joining me at this moment.”

 

Peyton: “Thank you for having me.”

 

Jessica: “There’s a lot to talk about. But we should probably speak first on your match against Xander Valentine, in your hometown…not the result you wanted. That much is obvious. But that match, you showed heart.”

 

Peyton: “I’m not disappointed about the effort I showed. I refused to go down. And getting Selena Frost and Regan Street to let me have a moment, even when I wasn’t victorious…it was nice of them.”

 

Jessica: “But?”

 

Peyton sighs.

 

Peyton: “I hadn’t thought about the fact that I was challenging him in my hometown until Aaron Blackbourne mentioned something backstage one night. And I don’t know…maybe I put too much pressure on myself. But I can’t help but feel I let down my fans, my hometown. It was an opportunity for a truly special moment. Something not always guaranteed in wrestling and…after so much this year, it was there. In my grasp.”

 

Peyton pauses as we see a still of Peyton on the top rope at Last Laugh. We then see a still of her attempting the Pretty Girl Drop.

 

Peyton: “One move…had I hit it?”

 

Jessica: “The Pretty Girl Drop, you mean?”

 

Peyton: “Yeah…”

 

We cut back to a shot of Peyton.

 

Peyton: “Had I hit it, I could have won the US title. I could’ve won it in my hometown. I could’ve beat Xander Valentine.”

 

Jessica: “You’ve said Xander represented something for you. I don’t know if fans truly understand what this match meant. This was more than just challenging someone who attacked a friend, someone who reflected an approach to this business you disagree with.”

 

Peyton: “I kept saying he was my Blitzkrieg.”

 

Peyton looks down.

 

Peyton: “We all remember the rivalry Kelcey Wallace had with Blitzkrieg. Several years ago. 2013, I think? Perfect World and all that?”

 

We then see a shot of Kelcey Wallace standing face to face with Blitzkrieg.

 

Peyton: “Too many people think I’m copying her and I’m not. More that I remember what that match stood for. She took on an unstoppable monster. It was the moment that made her truly a star in SCW. It was when she was the Perfect Ten, no doubts about it. On another level. And I saw Xander…..”

 

Peyton pauses.

 

Peyton: “I saw it as the moment I could say I’ve arrived.”

 

Jessica: “It’s been a repeated theme in your time here in SCW, since you jumped from Emerge that you’ve had to learn some hard lessons. Maybe Xander is just someone you won’t beat.”

 

Peyton: “I refuse to believe that. I look at Last Laugh. I know I could have beat him. I know it. It’s not overconfidence. I’ve rewatched the match. I see a path. I know the damage I was doing to his ribs. I took the fight to him and I know there were a few times where he was surprised. I know I could beat him. And how could I not when later that same night, I saw my mentor, Kelcey Wallace return to the ring after she was told it’s over and take on one of the greatest herself.”

 

Jessica: “What did Xander say to you before Selena and Regan came down?”

 

Peyton looks down. She then looks up.

 

Peyton: “I’d rather not say.”

 

Jessica: “If it’s something inappropriate-“

 

Peyton: “Nothing like that. Then again, I suppose that was his goal. The make me wonder if I should say it to rile up others. He said I came close…but not close enough. It reminded me too much of what he was at with Regan and Selena, claiming things about respect.”

 

Jessica: “Do you think he respects you?”

 

Peyton: “He should.”

 

Peyton pauses.

 

Peyton: “I don’t know if I’ll get a chance to face him. I used my title shot and it’s gone. I came up short. But some day, I will be in that ring with Xander and I will still see him as I did. If he doesn’t respect me after Last Laugh, then I’m even more right in thinking I can beat him.”

 

Jessica: “But until that moment, Peyton…what’s next?”

 

Peyton: “Keep fighting. Keep fighting Giovanni. Keep fighting Sienna. Keep fighting anyone else that needs to be stopped. And I’m not going to stop looking at the US Championship. This is a brief blip. I will get another shot. I will earn another shot. That’s all Last Laugh did. Knowing I could’ve won…it drives me to make sure I won’t come up short again. And there’s a lot of talent here. I look at someone like Aaron Blackbourne. Someone we all know could do so much more. He just needs that one break. We know he has the talent. Blake Mason. He’s someone I’ve heard people call someone who should’ve won the World Title. That’s good company and it’s not settling. It’s understanding what’s around. SCW is as deep as ever. But in there is competition. And competition to drive us all to be who we need to be-“

 

???: “You’re already plotting yourself in further title shots. How about you step to the back of the line so people overlooked and you know damn sure deserve one get it?”

 

Peyton turns as Kandis walks into the scene and over to her.

 

Peyton: “I’d say you deserve a chance.”

 

Kandis: “I did have one. And you got lucky. Then bitchy when I reminded you its survival of the fittest. And while you’re trying to get it rough to get ahead, Xander needed to take a DQ like a bitch to get one over me.”

 

Peyton: “Your point?”

 

Kandis: “I’ve had the spotlight and I was second to you. Second to you in the chamber and while you’re allowed to chase these dreams and delusions, thinking it’s going to make you level up…I had to rough up a few people just to remind everyone what I’m capable of. You get the shots. How about it’s time you step aside and I can show you how it’s done?”

 

Peyton stands up. Kandis shoves her back down.

 

Kandis: “Don’t get up for me. We all know I wouldn’t get an interview like this. Even though we both came up the same time. We both were hailed as the future. And I’ve held just as much gold.”

 

Kandis turns to Jessica.

 

Kandis: “And don’t bother giving me, or Tommy, a pity interview. We’ll just make our statement the only way some people listen.”

 

Kandis then walks off. Peyton stands up and turns and watches her leave. Peyton then straightens her shirt. She then turns back to Jessica.

 

Peyton: “Thanks for the interview.”

 

Peyton unclips the microphone and takes off the pack and places it on the seat. She then glances off camera before heading off. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Jay Gold & Kelsai Adamson-Mason comes up on the screen followed by one of Lyza Reyes & Devin Brando.

 

Sharper: “Kandis stepping in and antagonizing Peyton Rice. Maybe she found her new challenge. But next, Jay Gold and Kelsai Adamson-Mason try to work through their own personal challenges, against the debuting Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando. That’s next here on Breakdown!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, the camera focuses on a blade as we see someone sharpening it. They go from handle to tip and then back again. The person puts the blade down before turning and grabbing a staple gun and for some reason doing the same thing on the handle. The camera pans out as the crowd cheers as we see Kimberly Williams going back and forth between the two, sharpening the knife and then sharpening part of the staple gun. Jessica Lasiewicz then comes into the room.

 

Jessica: “Kim…you…wait, you’re sharpening the Staple Gun.”

 

Kim: “Yes. Wasley got lost in transportation, so I need the element of surprise. So I am making sure my staple gun is now a multitool.”

 

Kim doesn’t smile as she normally would.

 

Jessica: “You need to move on from Last Laugh. This isn’t going to end well.”

 

Kim: “Oh, it’s going to end great! Between Sienna, the Wonderland…they deserve the Kim Williams Special! And they screwed things up! I could’ve had a real fun time with Datura. Unsanctioned Title? Sounds perfect for me! And yeah…PERFECT! I’ll say it! PERFECT!”

 

Jessica: “You’re trying to take on too much. We agreed to protect D and his girlfriend.”

 

Kim: “I gave him the staple gun. He used it. It helped.”

 

Jessica: “Not what I mean. Just…we’re getting sucked into this when we had other plans. There are some good teams. We could grab those titles soon after Tag League is done-“

 

There’s a knock at the door. Kim gets up, holding the staple gun up.

 

Kim: “Just in case…”

 

Jessica turns and opens the door and we see a crew member on the other side. He quickly drops down, extending his arm with a scroll in it.

 

Jessica: “Kim, put it down.”

 

Kim: “Maybe the Wonderland are shapeshifters…”

 

Jessica takes the scroll. The crewmember slinks away.

 

Jessica: “It’s a scroll…for you….I thought that Subarashi guy is gone or dead or something.”

 

Kim: “He is a Demon Slayer. Maybe he knows dark magics.”

 

Jessica unfurls the scroll and looks at it. She hands it to Kim.

 

Jessica: “For you…”

 

Kim looks at it and smiles.

 

Jessica: “She’s challenging you to Moretal Combat-“

 

Kim: “With a K?!”

 

Jessica: “No. A C….she says she doesn’t want to get sued. Also a silent e.”

 

Kim: “Silent e? On the Combat?”

 

Jessica: “No. On the Moretal.”

 

Kim: “Well then…She’s not screwing around- WAIT!”

 

Jessica: “What?”

 

Kim: “Where is the silent e?”

 

Jessica: “What?”

 

Kim: “Beginning, middle or end?”

 

Jessica: “Middle?”

 

Kim: “Oh…she’s not going to get away with this. NEVER get away with this!”

 

Jessica just looks at Kim completely confused as Kim just sneers, ready for a fight.

 

Kim smiles.

 

Lyza Reyes & Devin Brando vs. Jay Gold & Kelsai Adamson-Mason

 

The lights turn off in the arena.  Immediately the big screen goes completely bright white, almost blinding.  Then the white light simmers down.  The voice of Jay Gold can be heard saying "The old is about to become the new." Those words also display on the big screen. A few moments pass before the white background with the words turns to a solid gold background. "Until The Day I Die" by Story of the Year begins to play.  As the song gets to the chorus, one gold pyro goes off on each side of the stage. At this moment Jay Gold appears on the stage and surveys the crowd, but not smiling like he normally does. He does acknowledge the crowd and nods. As he nods the crowd provides a positive response as he begins to head to the ring. Once he arrives he walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring. He again nods at his surroundings and gives the crowd the thumbs up, but it’s more of a delayed thumbs up. They do cheer him and keep going until it is clear that Jay is ready to take on this latest wrestling match in his career.  His music settles as this happens. Jay turns to the entrance way, awaiting his tag team partner.

Phillips: “The following match is a tag team match and is scheduled for one fall.  In the ring, from Albany, New York, SCW Hall of Famer Jay Gold!  And his tag team partner, accompanied by Amy Chastaine, from Seattle, Washington, Kelsai Adamson-Mason!”

Kelsai emerges from the backstage area along with Amy Chastaine. Kelsai walks towards the ring quickly and confidently while "Let Love In" by The Goo Goo Dolls plays in the background.  While looking ready to compete she still holds a smile on her face while her manager Amy Chastaine walks by her side, smiling brightly. Getting to the ring, Kelsai jumps from the floor to the ring apron before she steps through the ropes, reveals her simple all white attire, and goes to the corner where Jay Gold now waits for her, smiling and waving enthusiastically, before she gets ready for her match, with Amy keeping watch from their corner outside the ring, down at the ringside area. “Let Love In” slowly fades out.

 

Sharper: “Big match here for a number of reasons. For these two, it’s to get off the snide. Jay Gold has had moments of great success this year, but has struggled as of late and even blamed himself last week.”

 

Knots: “He’s not himself and I give the Gold bastard a hard time, but it sucks watching someone just fall apart here. And especially when someone like Kelsai has a future. She’s almost too nice for him. Trying to help him out.”

 

Sharper: “But they have a fresh challenge. Spotlight on their opponents!”


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

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

All while these videos play, the introduction of “Clockwork” by Hyper comes and goes. When the beat drops, Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando make their way out from behind the curtain. Devin gives the world a solemn look while Lyza moves around him, taking in the energy of their environment. When she clears out of his way, the Last King starts his way down the ramp. Lyza takes the time to slap some of the hands of the fans. Brando doesn’t seem invested in the action. When they make their way to the end of the ramp, Devin looks to both sides of himself. Lyza stops in front of him and turns to face him. Brando’s eyes fall on her and she gives him a pat on the shoulder before backing away. 

 

Phillips: “And their opponents, making their debut, they are the 2020 World’s Best Tournament winners, they are the team of Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando!”

With a nice turn of the heel, Reyes hit the ring steps while Devin opts to slide underneath the bottom rope. While the man rises, Lyza leaps over the top rope and scales the nearest turnbuckle. She points to some of the “Lyzanities.” When she gets off the turnbuckle, she turns to face the hard camera. Devin stands in their corner, seated against the second turnbuckle. She comes over and levels herself onto the top turnbuckle, finalizing their tandem as they await the beginning bell.

 

Sharper: “Reyes and Brando, a very decorated team. They won the World’s Best tournament, a tournament run by Adam Allocco. The finals took place at Taking Hold of the Flame this year and now, they are in SCW.”

 

Knots: “They are in SCW and immediately dealing with a challenge. Fresh match for both teams and if Gold is focused, Kelsai is ready. Time to see what both teams can do.”

 

The crowd roars as Jay and Kelsai speak. Kelsai starts off for her team. Lyza starts off for hers. The two step up as the bell sounds. They watch one another and then step up and lock up in the collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another and Lyza moves into a side headlock. She pulls back as Kelsai reaches around and gets Lyza back to the ropes. She fires her off. Lyza bounces off and Kelsai steps up and Lyza shoulders her down. She runs into the ropes, bouncing off. Kelsai rolls toward her. Lyza hops over. Lyza bounces off the other side and Kelsai jumps up and leapfrogs over. Lyza bounces off again and Kelsai hits a hip toss. Lyza gets up and Kelsai geos for a dropkick. Lyza sidesteps and Kelsai hits. Lyza hits an elbow drop. Kelsai rolls over and starts to get up. Lyza jumps up for a dropkick. Kelsai sidesteps that. Lyza rolls over and gets up and Kelsai runs over and forearms her in the jaw. She goes to whip her across to the corner. Kelsai jumps up and goes for a float over, but Lyza just remains standing across the ring. Kelsai spins around and turns, looking at Reyes as Reyes nods and the crowd applauds.

 

Sharper: “Reyes stopping the increasing tempo. Right now, that may be slowing Kelsai Adamson-Mason down.”

 

Knots: “Kelsai kept wanting to go faster. Lyza wants to get comfortable first. Get to hit the ropes a few times. Take a slam. Get used to the ring. All of those things play with you until you’re used to them.”

 

Reyes and Adamson-Mason watch one another and Reyes then goes for the leg of Adamson-Mason, pulling her down. She then gets the leg and pulls it up. Kelsai struggles as Reyes pulls her back and then tags in Devin Brando. Brando enters and Kelsai looks around and Devin just hits an elbow drop. Kelsai rolls over in pain. Brando gets up and grabs Kelsai and lifts her up before just muscling her up and slamming her down. Reyes exits. Kelsai winces and turns and Devin grabs her. She spins her around and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and jumps up for a crossbody, but Devin catches her and spins her down with a powerslam. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kelsai kicks out. Devin gets up and grabs Kelsai. He pulls her up and hits a back elbow. Kelsai falls to the ropes. Devin then grabs her and pulls her in, scooping her up onto his shoulder. Kelsai however slides back behind and then reaches back, tagging in Jay. Jay enters as Kelsai tries to hold onto Devin. Devin however, having the strength advantage, turns around, but Jay dropkicks him. He falls to the mat and Kelsai then gets up and runs into one side of the ropes, Jay the other, and they hit a running flipping senton/leg drop combo. The crowd cheers. Gold for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Devin kicks out. Kelsai turns to Jay, trying to get some encouragement, happy with the move, despite the two, while Gold gets up and grabs Devin’s arm.

 

Sharper: “Some good tandem offense. Gold and Adamson-Mason if they can work out some of the problems could be a deceptively strong team.”

 

Knots: “Again, both just need that break, and this could be it. A win tonight, against a team coming in with fanfare. Talk about how that could go!”

 

Gold holds on and uses the leverage to get Devin up and snapmare him over. Gold runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a dropkick to the back of his head. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Devin kicks out again. Gold then turns and stomps him in the head. He drags him up and forearms him in the jaw and then pushes him into the corner. Gold then shoulders him in the ribs and then again before jumping up and hitting an enziguri kick to the temple. Devin falls to a knee. Gold then backs up and moves to the middle of the ring. He stops and turns back and Devin gets and elbow up. Gold stumbles back. Devin runs out and clotheslines Gold down. He then grabs him and drags him up and reaches out, tagging in Lyza. Lyza ends as Devin moves into a full nelson, hoisting him up and then dropping him down as Lyza grabs him, connecting with the Chirocrisis. The crowd ohs. Gold falls back. Devin rolls back. Lyza goes for the pin.

 

Sharper: “Chirocrisis! Unique move. I’ve never seen anything like that.”

 

Knots: “And timed perfectly! Cover!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gold gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and Lyza gets up. She then jumps up and hits a leg drop. She rolls over as Gold rolls to his back. Lyza grabs her and then goes for the arm, turning him over and starting to go for a fujiwara arm bar. Gold however frantically starts to pull away, rolling forward and then just moving to the ropes. Lyza holds on a bit surprised by Gold. Lyza lets go as Gold looks around and then gets up and runs at Lyza. Lyza hits a drop toe hold. Gold hits the mat and Lyza moves to the head. Gold again expends a lot of energy moving away and then grabbing Lyza and rolling her up with a school boy.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyza kicks out. Both get up and Gold hits a dropkick to the knee. Lyza hits the ropes.

 

Sharper: “Gold hits a dropkick after avoiding two submission attempts.”

 

Knots: “Clearly not wanting to take the chance. Now here comes Kelsai!”

 

Gold reaches up and tags in Kelsai who pulls herself to the middle turnbuckle and then hits a leg drop to the back of Lyza’s head. Lyza snaps back. Kelsai pulls herself into the ring and crawls over.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyza gets her shoulder up. Kelsai gets up and Gold leans in the corner, before moving to the apron. He looks a bit rattled as Kelsai gets Lyza up and forearms her in the jaw and then again before whipping her into the ropes. Lyza bounces off and Kelsai jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick. She gets up and hits a standing moonsault. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyza kicks out again. Kelsai rolls over and gets up and grabs Lyza. She then wrenches the arm and whips her into the corner, but Lyza jumps up and dives back with a dropkick. Kelsai rolls through. Lyza then runs into the corner with Brando, tagging him in and then runs out and hits a jumping headscissors, snapping Kelsai to Devin who hits a boot. Kelsai falls back. Lyza hits a dropkick and then Devin hoists her up and hits a huge spinebuster, completing the Ultra Combo.

 

Sharper: “Pillar to post! Pillar to post!”

 

Knots: “And all of those pillars and posts were Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando!”

 

Brando rolls through for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gold enters and breaks it up. The crowd roars. Devin rolls off. Lyza turns and runs over to Gold and grabs him. Gold however kicks her in the ribs and whips her into the corner. Gold then grabs her and tries to send her out of the ring, but Devin runs over and grabs Gold and pulls him back and throws him back. Gold hits the mat and rolls through. He gets up and Devin and Lyza then both run over and clothesline him over. Gold hits the floor.

 

Sharper: “The teamwork. They’re just on another level. Gold is trying to help Kelsai though!”

 

Knots: “He’s showing heart. He’s going with the one thing we know always is beating in Gold. His heart!”

 

Kelsai gets up and then nails Lyza with a dropkick. Lyza hits the ropes. She falls to the ropes. Devin walks over and grabs her and Kelsai elbows him. She then jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a moonsault, but Devin catches her. Devin then moves her around and places her on the corner as Lyza then tags herself in and Devin pulls Lyza out onto his shoulder before Lyza climbs up to the top rope and dives forward, the two connection wit the Nail of Helena. The crowd ohs. Devin rolls over as Lyza turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars and cheers.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando!”

 

Knots: “Jesus! They just compressed poor Kelsai!”

 

Sharper: “Devastating tandem maneuver. We saw it all match. They go all impact and Gold and Adamson-Mason tried their best, but Reyes and Brando’s teamwork too much! A successful debut for the two of them, formally, in SCW!”

 

The crowd continues to cheer as Gold looks up on the floor, leaning on the apron. Reyes and Brando have their arms raised. Brando pulls away to lean on the ropes. Reyes looks around and plays to the crowd a bit as Chastaine enters the ring to check on Adamson-Mason. After a moment, Gold does the same, crawling over.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see the arrival of Sienna Swann, wearing a stylish jacket and books, joined by Xiomara Diaz. The crowd boos seeing her. Sienna just smiles.

 

Sharper: “And there she is. Sienna Swann arriving here tonight.”

 

Knots: “And with Xiomara Diaz.”

 

Sienna walks past the camera and continues to walk through the backstage area as the boos continue to come from the crowd.

 

Sharper: “Let’s now go to the ring where Jaina Lancaster is standing by. Jaina?”

 

The scene cuts to the ring where Jaina Lancaster stands in the middle of it.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. At Last Laugh, we saw ten individuals compete to determine who would challenge Glory Braddock this Sunday night on a special edition of Breakdown to close out 2020. Allow me to introduce those two competitors. First, she is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Glory Braddock!”

 

The crowd cheers as the first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system. Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship over her shoulder. She grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.
 
It's burning down, it's burning high
when ashes fall the legends rise
We burned it out oh my oh why
When ashes fall the legends rise

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

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

 

Jaina: “Thank you Glory. And her opponent, and challenger, this Sunday night…he is Asher Hayes!”

 

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Awake" by Godsmack echo throughout the arena. At the 26 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses. He makes his way down the ramp as the reaction of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air. He hops down and Glory looks at him, noticing something, before Asher walks over to stand opposite to Glory with Jaina in the middle.  

Jaina: “Fans, this Sunday, you two will face each other, one more time, for the SCW Adrenaline Championship. Asher…care to say anything?”

 

Jaina extends the microphone to Asher.

 

Asher: “Honestly, I don’t even know what to say. And it’s not because I’m speechless. It’s because we all know there’s an elephant in the room. It’s not Chad Evans and his fat ass. But well, Glory?”

 

Jaina turns to Glory, extending the microphone to her. Glory looks around.

 

Glory: “Oh we know who…Shilo Valiant….who decided to show up and try to choke me out at ringside while I was watching you win. Funny enough, I was expecting someone else, not him.”

 

Asher motions to Jaina.

 

Asher: “And it’s why frankly, given our track record, I’m a bit concerned. Because well, something always seems to avoid this getting done the way it should be.”

 

Jaina steps back.

 

Jaina: “Well Asher, Glory…I can help there. Before I came out here, I was given a message from Sasha.”

 

The crowd buzzes a bit.

 

Jaina: “Because she has announced that when you two face, there will be a winner. Pinfalls or submissions is all that will count. And to ensure that everything is straight forward – no holds barred. We must have a winner.”

 

The crowd cheers as Asher Hayes and Glory Braddock both nod. Asher then steps forward. Jaina extends the microphone to him.

 

Asher: “That’s all well and good. Just now I know if Shilo Valiant gets involved, it’s not going to stop the match.”

 

Asher looks at Glory. Glory steps up.

 

Glory: “Same for Matt Hodges or Chad Evans…”

 

The crowd boos some.

 

Glory: “Look, it seems to be the best we’re going to get given that people seem to have a problem with us, but before I go forward, I have a question to ask. Where’s the TV Championship?”

 

Asher looks down and nods and steps up. Jaina turns to him.

 

Jaina: “Great question since you did come out in previous weeks, using it even as a weapon to help you friend, Cid Turner.”

 

The crowd cheers. Asher nods.

 

Asher: “Well, I made a tough decision. Because well, with Cid having to deal with God and me having to deal with you, the TV Championship isn’t something I can keep holding me down. So I vacated it so I can focus right on you, Glory!”

 

The crowd roars. Glory nods. Jaina turns back to Glory.

 

Glory: “Sounds like you’re getting ready for a win. But when you lose, and you will, no offense. That’s just what I do. I beat people. I win. You’ll have nothing….Well, you’ll have Cid, and it’s heartwarming you friendship…but to give up the TV Title…”

 

Asher shrugs. Asher steps up.

 

Asher: “Then again, I figure we’ll be dealing with Shilo over any of my problems.”

 

Glory: “Well then how about we make this easy. It’s Madison Square Garden. It’s New York City. Shilo Valiant always liked a spotlight. So where the hell are you, Shilo? You want me? Maybe you want Asher. Either way, you’ve got two targets right here!”

 

Asher shrugs. Jaina turns to him.

 

Asher: “Hell yeah. Come on out. I’ll give you the first shot at Glory too!”

 

Glory looks around. Asher leans back on the ropes.

 

Sharper: “After Last Laugh where Shilo Valiant appeared and attacked Glory Braddock, they’re calling him out now!”

 

Knots: “Asher’s even letting him have a free shot!”

 

Glory looks around, extending her arms. Jaina looks around as Asher remains leaning on the ropes. The crowd starts to roar, expecting some sort of clash. Glory remains engaged, waiting for something. Several more moments pass before the New York crowd starts to boo loudly. Glory looks around, yelling out as Jaina looks around too. Asher just shakes his head. Glory turns back and walks over to Jaina.

 

Glory: “Guess Shilo Valiant didn’t feel like following up. Show up this Sunday if your dare. Otherwise, you’re going to just see the British Bombshell show Asher Hayes that our long awaited match will end with me winning.”

 

Asher walks over and grabs the microphone.

 

Asher: “You wish.”

 

“When Legends Rise” plays as Asher looks at Glory and Glory looks back.

 

Jaina: “This Sunday, on a special Breakdown, Braddock/Hayes, SCW Adrenaline Championship!”

 

Asher steps through the ropes and drops to the floor. He heads to the back as Glory watches him leave.

 

Sharper: “This Sunday, a special edition of Breakdown. Adrenaline Title on the line. Braddock and Hayes going at it.”

 

Knots: “Don’t get why Shilo wouldn’t want to make an appearance. All of the spotlight in the world.”

 

Sharper: “Granted, he may have just had some fun. Who knows? But either way, there will be a winner this Sunday, when these two face!”

 

Asher continues to head to the back as Glory stands in the ring, proudly with her Adrenaline Championship, as we cut away.

 

Backstage, Bree Lancaster talks with Sienna Swann outside of their private locker room.

 

Bree: “Look, Sienna…you crossed a line. And you know…they’re already looking at this with me…”

 

Bree taps her title.

 

Bree: “I’m this close to reminding everyone that I am that great. Putting David down. I just have to get past Jordan.”

 

Sienna’s attention turns and she smirks.

 

Sienna: “Relax. I know what I’m doing. Right now…I’m exactly where I want to be and if they’re smart they won’t try anything.”

 

Bree: “And when have they been smart.”

 

Sienna smiles.

 

Sienna: “I have them right where I want them. I know Sasha wants to see me. Xiomara’s going to her and going to tell her what is going to happen. I’m closing the show tonight. We’ve been overlooked for too long. I’m taking the respect I’m owed. And you’re owed. I promise I’ll make everything right.”

 

Sienna then walks past and goes into the locker room. Bree takes a deep breath and nods before following her in as the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see a shot of the Breakdown logo and then a shot of the SCW Television Championship coming up on the screen, followed by THIS SUNDAY on the bottom. “The Old Me” plays in the background.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back. We just heard from Asher Hayes that he vacated the SCW Television Championship. We can tell you that is for certain. He has done just that.”

 

Knots: “That’s going to get him some heat I’m sure.”

 

Sharper: “Either way, we’ve been told, this Sunday, Sasha will make an announcement about that title’s future. Just another reason to tune in this Sunday. Because not only that…”

 

The still changes to show James Evans vs. Infamous.

 

Sharper: “If James Evans wants Syren, he has to go through all of Infamous!”

 

Knots: “Christy Matthews, Ravyn Taylor, Holly Adams…good luck James. That’s a hell of a brick wall you’re going to have to ram through!”

 

Sharper: “And that’s not all…”

 

The still changes to show Syren vs. Aaron Blackbourne.

 

Sharper: “…Aaron Blackbourne stunned the world when he beat Syren last year at Apocalpyse. CHBK using that to motivate Syren. And Blackbourne and Syren will meet again this Sunday, Infamous banned from ringside and CHBK made that match using one of those contracts.”

 

Knots: “Blackbourne signing up for past glory. We’ll have to see what he can do.”

 

The still changes again to show the SCW Adrenaline Championship and then a shot of Asher Hayes and then one of Glory Braddock.

 

Sharper: “The Adrenaline Championship will be on the line. Asher Hayes and Glory Braddock will face one more time for the title.”

 

Knots: “And we can confirm. There must be a winner. No disqualifications. No countouts. After the last two matches they’ve had, 2020 will end with someone winning and someone clearly losing.”

 

Sharper: “Along with that, the SCW World Tag Team Championship will be on the line and Sienna Swann and Bree Lancaster will team up to face the Wonderland.”

 

Knots: “We’re going to find out if they are working together or not there. No doubts about it!”

 

Sharper: “All that and more, this Sunday, on a special edition of Breakdown to close out 2020!”

 

Adam Allocco vs. Minerva

 

Indistinguishable echoes, sounding awfully like church choir echoes out as a single bright spotlight shines down upon the stage. On the screen, narrated by the voice resembling that of Morgan Freeman:

“Blasted is thee who sin within the ring. God called upon the messiah, delivering an edict of reckoning upon the ignorant primitives with their lackluster wrestling. The messiah set forth to enlighten all those before him, and enlightened they shall be. (Adam 13:21)”

As his voice trails off, gold pyrotechnics explode on the stage as “Gold & Glitter”by Barns Courtney blares over the PA system. As the display stops, by now the song starting to pick up the pace, Adam Allocco emerges from behind the curtains, behind him is Big Bad Bison Jones. Anastasia hurries past them both, she swings her arms around and presents to the crowd Adam Allocco who poses as he is doused in boos from the crowd.
 
Phillips: The Following Contest is Scheduled for one fall! Introducing first from Rochester, NY.! Weighing in at 225 lbs.! Accompanied to the ring by Bison Jones and Anastasia! He is “The Renaissance Man” Adam Allocco!
 
After a moment of soaking in the hate, Allocco moves down to the ring, shouting several insults to the crowd before rolling in underneath the bottom rope. Bison Jones begins to circle the ring while Adam Allocco steps up onto one of the turnbuckles and starts shouting random rants and insults. He motions to Anastasia, who begins to show everyone a forced smile and a weak golf clap. As the song begins to fade away, Allocco tries to take the referee aside to dispense with a few words of guidance before clapping his hand and hopping back.
 
Sharper: “Adam Allocco, fighting for the honor of his son after what Minerva did to Konrad Raab, yet so many people are questioning the sincerity of this, as Alistaire and Konrad were good friends. I think we both know what Adam is about.”
 
Knots: “Oh, we do, and I also think this is the first time Adam has faced an opponent who is just as about the biggest and dirtiest bitch in wrestling, Adam is scummy, he prides himself of that.”
 
As “Gold & Glitter” dies down, it is replaced by the tambourines and chants before “Blood, Milk & Sky” begins to play throughout the arena, the woman known as Azalea turns around and sees the gorgeous Gypsy Moth walk out in her gear, glasses, jacket and top hat. The mysterious asked man, Mr. Gunari behind her, she stops to look around before squatting down and pointing at the crowd as they roar with a mixed reaction.
 
Phillips: “His opponent hails from Bucharest, Romania! Weighing in at 123 lbs.! Accompanied to the ring by Azalea and Mr. Gunari….. she is “The Gypsy Moth” Minerva!”
 
Cracking a smile, Minerva slowly walks the rampway, looking down at the fans, lowering her glasses and glaring right at Adam Allocco with her icy blue eyes, holding a black rose. Mr. Gunari comes up behind when she stops at the ropes, taking off her jacket, handing her hat and glasses over to him as well, Azalea takes the rose and heads to her corner with Mr. Gunari. Minerva slides into the ring and crawls toward Adam, in the middle of the ring, arching her back and humping the mat while licking her lips. Adam looks on smirking, turning to Anastasia who looks on wide-eyed, Bison stands there staring.
 
Sharper: “And there she is, we saw her debut at Last Laugh, and Konrad was all over the place, her mind games worked, and it took Konrad out of the match early, I don’t think that will be the case with Adam Allocco, but this young woman always has something up her sleeve, and you know she will put it in play.”
 
Knots: “Oh, she knows exactly what she is doing, and it looks like she had already started with Adam. He is an old horn dog too, so could fall quickly to her tricks, but behind all the show, this is one dangerous wrestler.”
 
Minerva stays on her fours for s second before finally getting to her feet, Adam stares her down, smirking as the referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell! Minerva tilts her head, grabbing the ropes in the corner and squatting down before stroking up and down, glaring at Adam who starts to smirk. He slowly walks to her cautiously, taunting him as he gets close, where she lets go and stands right in front of him, placing her hands on his chest, he cracks a smile before hooking her for a Belly to Belly Suplex, but Minerva leans in, wrapping herself around him. He looks on wide-eyed and lets go of the hold, Minerva licks her lips before headbutting Adam on the side of his face, stumbling back, Minerva goes for a clothesline, Adam ducks, she turns into a kick to the gut, he hits a Sunset Flip but Minerva drops, sitting on his face as the referee goes for the count…
 
1!
 
No! Minerva stops the referee and leans forward, clearly pressing herself down into Adam’s face while smirking. Adam stops resisting for a moment as Adams can even be seen shrugging for a moment to enjoy Minerva’s overt games.
 
Sharper: “Well, I’ll be damned and Minerva doesn’t even want to pin Allocco, and arguably this match could be over already! This is just uncomfortable!”
 
Knots: “Well, we thought we had seen it all at Last Laugh, and Minerva continues to push the envelope here, and now Adam Allocco is in a position he has been in 20 years. Do you think he remembers why he wanted this match?”
 
Sharper: “I forgot already.”
 
Minerva continues to grind until she rolls off, staring at Allocco who rolls over and slowly gets to his feet, leaning against the ropes, a sheepish grin on his face as Anastasia looks on a bit sickened. Bison stands there cold-faced. Minerva circles Adam, teasing a lockup, as Allocco is still trying to compress it all, he ties up with Minerva, she drops a knee and turns around behind his back, holding him before rubbing up on his ass, Allocco quickly goes to the ropes, as Minerva pushes off, biting down on her bottom lip. Anastasia is on the apron now staring at the Gypsy Moth who motions her to step in the ring, placing her fingers in a V over her mouth, sticking out her tongue. Anastasia is wide eyed, Allocco quickly takes advantage with a dropkick. Adam turns to Anastasia, snapping “after!” Minerva gets back up and Allocco picks her up, body slam! Adam sprints against the ropes, massive leg drop on the Gypsy and goes for the cover….
 
1!
 
Minerva Kicks Out!
 
Adam quickly picks her up by the hair, a quick elbow strike, setting her up for a snap suplex, he rolls to his, a corkscrew elbow, then another going for a quick cover…
 
1!
 
2!
 
Minerva Kicks Out!
 
Sharper: “It seems like Adam has picked up the pace, he knows the longer this match goes the more it favors Minera. Her mind games, her tactics and especially talent, while Adam is a master in that ring, but what we have seen from Minerva so is she.”
 
Knots: “Maybe he remembered why he is doing this, then again he isn’t. It seems early in this match but Adam wants to finish it early, like you said, it opens the door for Minerva to do more things to him and maybe like Konrad, she is already in his head!”
 
Adam again lifts her by the hair, whipping her into the corner, he charges in, she runs out of the corner with blinding speed and intercepts him with the Devil’s Touch! Allocco almost does a 360 in the air as the crowd roars.
 
Sharper: “Did you see that running sidekick!? She almost took Allocco’s head off!”
 
Knots: “That’s how quick this could turn! Minerva with blinding speed and look at her face! That is a woman with cruel intentions!”
 
Minerva with a scowl on her face looks down at Adam, she then runs to the ropes but Bison grabs her leg, tripping her up, she stumbles then turns around, Flying Crossbody on Bison, NO! He catches her midair and switches into a bear hug but Minerva starts licking Bison’s face and he immediately lets her go, she rolls back into the ring staring at him, licking her lips, but she doesn’t notice Adam behind her, release Dragon Suplex! Minerva gets up a little dazed, turning around Allocco with a flying knee right to the button of her face. Gunari looks on as Azalea walks around the ring. Allocco again with a quick cover…
 
1!
 
2!
 
Minerva kicks Out!
 
Sharper: “Adam almost stole one there, Bison was the distraction, but did you see how fast he dropped her when Minerva started to kick his face! If there is anyone resilient it is this woman, but have to like Adam’s strategy, he doesn’t want to get caught playing games, we saw that had Minerva not stopped the pin earlier he may not have kicked out.”
 
Knots: “He wasn’t kicking out, and most men wouldn’t. Thing is, we know how tough Minerva is in her wrestling journey here, Adam needs to hit her with all he has, and I think she is playing him in!”
 
Adam rolls on his feet, she gets up, he hooks her into the Trifecta Climaxa! The first Fisherman’s Suplex, then the second and third, ending in the bridge!
 
1!
 
2!
 
3… NO! Minerva kicks out!
 
Allocco looks up at the referee who shakes his head, he slaps his hands together, and grabs Minerva, whipping her into the turnbuckle, charging in, clothesline and then a bulldog. While she is faced down he slaps her on the ass and laughs before hopping to the top rope, Minerva turns over and Allocco goes for Glorification, No! Minerva gets her knees up, Allocco hits hard, rolling over, Minerva looks at Allocco then hops on the ropes, Hell’s Bell’s! Split-Legged Moonsault, she starts rubbing his chest while staring at him for the cover….
 
1!
 
2!
 
Adam Kicks Out!
 
He quickly crawls to the corner, trying to rub out his excitement from her nipple tickling as she is on her knees smiling, slowly crawling over to him, Adam gets up and sprints at her, Minerva slides out of the way, Hammerlock release Suplex, Crippling Depression on Adam Allocco! He bounces back on his knees, she charges in with a Shining Wizard, No! Adam catches her leg, turns it right into an Ankle Lock! Minerva tries to go for the ropes, but she quickly turns over and instead of trying to kick him off, she rubs her foot across his crotch, Adam stops in shock….
 
Sharper: “I give up. Minerva is the master of breaking out of holds without doing any damn wrestling.”
 
Knots: “Every week she gets more and more creative and look at Adam! When you’re as old as him, well-”

 

Sharper: “Easy there…”
 
Anastasia hops on the apron as Adam looks down at Minerva and sighs, smiling, letting go of the grip to the hold, Minerva rolls over and stands a little gingerly over Anastasia who points at her, Minerva smiles…. The Dark! Minerva spits a black mist in the face of Anastasia, screaming, falling off the apron into Bison’s arms, Adam sees this and runs at Minerva, but she ducks, Adam bounces off the ropes, Minerva with an STO, no! Adam hangs on, an elbow to the side of her head, kicks her in the stomach, he goes for the Martial Bane, NO! Minerva somehow twists out of it, grabs Adam from behind, Paradise Lost!
 
Sharper: “Paradise Lost! Did you see how Minerva snapped back into that reverse DDT! She may have him here after spitting the mist into Anastasia’s face!”
 
Knots: “Did you see how she twisted out of the Martial Bane!? She must be double jointed, can you imagine!?”
 
Sharper: “Stop…. We might have a cover!”
 
Gunari slams his hands to the mat as Azalea looks on with a smile on her face. Minerva crawls on Adam and leans over him as the referee makes the count….
 
1!
 
2!
 
3!
 
The referee calls for the bell as Minerva doesn’t roll off, she stays on Adam, glaring at him as he starts to stir, she starts whispering something in his ear before licking his face and rolling off to her knees.
 
Phillips: “Here is your winner… “The Gypsy Moth” Minerva!!!!”
 
“Blood, Milk & Sky” starts to play throughout the arena as the crowd gives a mix reaction, Bison slides in and Minerva quickly slides out of the ring. The referee raises her hand as Minerva turns to him, licking his cheek as he now looks shocked. She starts to back away from the ring, up the rampway, glancing over at attendants flushing out Anastasia’s eyes, Bison looks on as Minerva licks her lips, being guided by Azalea and Mr. Gunari….
 
Sharper: “Another huge win over an SCW Legend and Adam had the right approach, he took it quickly to Minerva but she had her moments where she is resilient with her sexuality, yet what makes her most dangerous is she has the incredible talent to follow through, there is no compensation. Adam came to fight, but was also caught up in her charm, who wouldn’t be.”
 
Knots: “And he said this was about Konrad and the honor of his son, I don’t know if that is all true, but he did try, he didn’t look lost like Konrad, but he did get caught and Minerva capitalized. Wait….. look at Adam Allocco!”
 
Adam Allocco is seen laying flat on his back staring up at the ceiling with a huge smile on his face, wide eyed. Not caring about anything around him. Minerva continues going up the ramp biting down on her lips.
 
Sharper: “What the hell did Minerva say to him!?”
 
Knots: “I don’t know but it could be the cure to ED!”
 
Adam continues to lie on his back smiling while Bison stares at the Minerva entourage. The Gypsy Moth turns and starts to walk away, looking over her shoulder, winking.

 

Backstage, we open up to see Jessica Lasiewicz on the phone. She’s pacing in the hallway.

 

Jessica: “Whoa, whoa, whoa…Slow down. You’re coming to us again.”

 

Jessica pulls the phone a bit away from her ear.

 

Jessica: “This isn’t some other way to go after Blake.”

 

Jessica waits again.

 

Jessica: “You sure? Your sister on board. I’m not exactly in the mood to get caught in between that again.”

 

Jessica listens.

 

Jessica: “I’ll talk to Kim…”

 

Jessica hangs up and turns and we then see Jaina Lancaster walking over.

 

Jaina: “Hey…sorry, not meaning to pry, just….sounds like something is up. Everything okay?”

 

Jessica looks down and then up and nods.

 

Jessica: “Sounds like Kim and I are going to have some fun next week. Katya just called me. She’s apparently convincing the Board to have Kim and I as the special referees for the Swann/Lancaster/Wonderland Tag League match on Sunday.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Jaina: “What? Really? Why?”

 

Lasiewicz turns to Jaina.

 

Jessica: “I can think of a few reasons. But looks like they finally went too far.”

 

Jessica Lasiewicz heads off as Jaina turns and takes a deep breath before heading off in the opposite direction.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The scene opens up backstage to see Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando standing with Jessica Winters.

 

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown and I am here with SCW’s newest Tag team signing, successful earlier tonight against Jay Gold and Kelsai Adamson-Mason. The winners of the World’s Best Tournament from earlier this year and-“

 

Lyza and Devin turn as Lyza smirks a bit as Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight walk over, holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. The crowd roars seeing the two teams in the same scene.

 

Lucas: “I guess we should be the official welcoming committee.”

 

Lucas extends his arm. Devin shakes it, eying him. Chris shakes Lyza’s hands and then the two switch the other partners.

 

Lucas: “Looked good out there.”

 

Lyza: “First impressions are everything.”

 

Chris: “If they were, then we’d not be holding these. But a good first step helps.”

 

Lucas: “Either way, welcome to SCW. It only gets uphill from here. Maybe we’ll meet out there someday.”

 

Devin: “We intend to make that happen.”

 

Chris: “Look forward to it.”

 

The crowd roars as Lucas and Chris then walk off. Devin watches them go. Lyza then turns to Devin.

 

Lyza: “Looks like people already know who we are.”

 

The scene cuts away.

 

Blake Mason vs. Ricky James

 

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight we see a man wearing a robe that "Blake Mason Experience" embroidered in white. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "The Night" by Disturbed echoes through the loud speaker. Blake Mason still has his back turned to the camera. Standing behind him is Jaxson Sullivan, wearing a suit, looking like he is ready to knock someone’s head off.  

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Jaxson Sullivan, from Boston, Massachusetts, he is Blake Mason!”

 

Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace. Reaching the steel steps, he walks up them, on to the apron, steps into the ring. Jaxson isn't too far behind. Blake steps onto the middle turnbuckle with his arms outstretched as if he's basking in his own glory. He takes off his robe, hands it to Jaxson. His bodyguard exits the ring with it. Blake hops down. He immediately hits the ropes, then stops in the center of the ring. Drops down to his knees. Points up to the sky before he stands upright. He walks over to the nearest corner to look down at the floor with Jaxson is. 

 

Sharper: “Blake Mason maybe turning the corner personally and that could be a big difference for him. Of course, engaged with Kelcey Wallace. Congratulation to the two of them.”

 

Knots: “Took him long enough to finally realize he always saw himself with Kelcey. Now he just needs to see himself with some gold!”

 

“Real American” by Rick Derringer starts to play throughout the arena as Lucy Huckabee-Sanders and Ricky James walk out from behind the curtain and up to a podium at the top of the ramp. The music begins to fade to a quieter volume as Lucy takes position behind the mic on the podium.

Lucy Huckabee-Sanders: “Ladies and gentleman, please stand as we will now recite the Pledge of Allegiance.” 

Lucy and Ricky begin to recite the American pledge of allegiance for the crowd, and as they finish their entrance music goes back up to full volume throughout the arena. The pair steps around the podium, stopping in front of it as a large, oversized American flag unfurls behind them and begins to flow. 

 

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Lucy Huckabee-Sanders, from Boca Raton, Florida, he is Ricky James!”

The duo begin their descent down the ramp, ignoring the fans with Lucy sneaking a dirty look in at them as they approach the ring. Ricky hops up onto the apron as Lucy walks over to the stairs and up onto the ring apron. Ricky places his boot on the bottom rope and allows Lucy to step into the ring. As they get into the ring the pair then taunts for the crowd, both thrusting their fist in the air in front of them. Lucy then turns and walks over to Phillips, pushing him back and taking the microphone. Blake Mason looks on just shaking his head as LHS turns back.

 

LHS: “Now before this match starts, we’re going to hold our EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE!”

 

The crowd roars, while some boo.

 

LHS: “Everyone gather round as we explain to everyone who Ricky James is the RIGHTFUL earner of the SCW End of the Year Title shot. A cease and desist over our theme music…That won’t stop us! No, it’s not because of Russian interference or because of briefcases of padded votes for Jordan Majors, someone who has a fraction of the talent of a Real American like Ricky here! It’s because of those faulty digital votes, from a server in Canada. They bought the election to ensure that Ricky here couldn’t ascend to the top and give the world a main event of epic proportions, taking on the REAL World Champion, Bree Lancaster to close out the year 2020 with a true celebration!”

 

Ricky nods. Blake turns to Jaxson. Jaxson sense what he’s thinking as LHS continues.

 

LHS: “But we’re not going to stay silent and are looking to go to the courts to ensure that this fraudulent vote will not be upheld. We know that that true fans of SCW would support-“

 

Blake: “You shutting up!”

 

We cut back to Blake who has a microphone in his hand. LHS turns, he eyes widening.

 

Blake: “Yes, the SCW framed the vote, when it could’ve just named Jordan the champion, and you could have to still deal with the fact that you didn’t win at Last Laugh, just as I didn’t.”

 

Ricky takes the microphone.

 

Ricky: “That…that was equally a steal! I won and Asher Hayes, who CLEARLY was eliminated, snuck back in and eliminated me so SCW wouldn’t have to give me what I deserved!”

 

Blake: “Can you provide proof?”

 

Ricky: “EVERYONE saw it. It’s right there!”

 

Blake: “Anyone in the truck? Can you help?”

 

Ricky: “Please! They’ll play doctored footage. I should be challenging for the Adrenaline Championship this Sunday and the World Title to end the year!”

 

Blake: “Yeah…and trust me, from someone who year’s ago did their fair share of buying this off…Trust me, no one would waste the money screwing you two over.”

 

Ricky: “Of course! You’re even funding it!”

 

Ricky then lunges and goes to nail Blake. The official gets between him and Blake as Blake just shakes his head.

 

Blake: “Just ring the bell. You got a problem. Then beat me in this ring!”

 

Ricky keeps trying to get past before Blake turns around and just then, we see LHS go to run over, but the official, Steve Hollinsworth backs up and stops her. Blake turns and Ricky runs over to nail Blake, but Blake stops him, blocking a hard right hand before nailing him with one. LHS exits the ring as Hollinsworth calls for the bell.

 

Sharper: “We’ve interrupted the Emergency Press Conference for a bit of truth and now a wrestling match!”

 

Knots: “That’s only going to help him spin more yarn about this damn conspiracy theory. Nothing’s his damn fault and everyone’s else’s!”

 

Sharper: “And Blake Mason even feeding it into it. Having fun with it.”

 

Blake nails Ricky with another hard right and then a third, knocking him down. Ricky James gets back up and turns and Blake kicks him in the ribs. He pushes him into the ropes and fires him off. Ricky bounces off and Blake nails him with a clothesline. The crowd roars. Ricky pops up and staggers over to the corner. LHS keeps yelling at the official that Blake’s cheating as Blake kicks Ricky in the ribs, over and over.

 

Sharper: “Blake Mason full of piss and vinegar. Taking the fight to Ricky James.”

 

Knots: “Almost revived and we know why. Earlier this week, Kelcey Wallace and Blake Mason got engaged.”

 

Sharper: “A lot happening in Kelcey’s life. We’re happy for them as we mentioned earlier.”

 

Blake steps back as the official warns him. LHS keeps yelling at Blake as Blake looks and her and then points to Ricky as Ricky starts to get up. Blake nods and runs over and kicks him in the ribs over and over and over again. The crowd cheers again as Ricky struggles to stay upright.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Blake backs up and then turns to LHS and holds out four fingers before shaking his head and saying it wasn’t five. LHS snaps at him as Blake turns back over to Ricky. He grabs him and whips him across the ring. Ricky hits the corner. Blake runs after him and nails him with a clothesline. Ricky nearly falls over. Blake grabs him and pulls him out and hits a vertical suplex. He floats over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ricky kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Only two. But Blake Mason looks as good as we’ve seen him.”

 

Knots: “Almost like he’s got a weight off his shoulders. How about that?”

 

Blake rolls off and Ricky James stirs. Blake grabs him and knees him in the ribs. He then whips him across the ring. Ricky bounces off and Blake goes for a clothesline, but Ricky jumps up, grabbing the arm and into a crucifix before going down into a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blake kicks out. Both get up and Ricky rakes the eyes. The crowd boos. Blake falls to the ropes. Ricky walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He then whips him into the ropes. Blake bounces off and Ricky dropkicks him down. He then dives over to him and starts to grind his forearm into the bridge of Blake’s nose. Blake fights him off and rolls over as Ricky looks out to the crowd. LHS’s diatribes turn into cheers.


Sharper: “Ricky James now just roughing Blake up.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. Went for the eyes. Then the noses. Maybe ears next?”

 

Sharper: “Then he couldn’t hear LHS. I don’t think Ricky James is going to do him a favour.”

 

Blake starts to slowly get up and Ricky walks over and clubs him in the back. He then stands in front of Blake and just hoists him up and falls back with a stun gun. Blake falls back. Ricky crawls over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blake kicks out. Blake starts to get up as Ricky gets up. He then clubs him in the back with an axe handle smash. He spins Blake around and kicks him in the ribs. He then whips him into the ropes. Blake bounces off and Ricky hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blake gets his shoulder up. Ricky looks up and snaps at Hollinsworth. LHS promptly joins in chiding the official.

 

Sharper: “Ricky thought he should’ve won there. Shows how little respect he has for Blake.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, Blake’s taking worse shots to the back. He was married to Bree Lancaster at one point!”

 

Ricky then grabs Blake as he stirs and elbows him in the back of the head. He then elbows him again and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and goes for a clothesline. Blake ducks and then reaches back and grabs Ricky, pulling him down with a neckbreaker. The crowd roars. Ricky rolls over and stirs, holding his head and neck. Blake then whips him into the corner. He runs after and hits him with a clothesline before running out with a bulldog. He then rolls Ricky over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ricky kicks out. Blake looks up and then grabs Ricky. He pulls him up and wrenches his arm and knees him in the ribs. He hoists Ricky up and hits a back suplex. He then turns and goes to the corner. He walks out and hits a knee drop. He then goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ricky kicks out. LHS starts to yell out “Damn right it was two!” before yelling in Spanish. Blake returns to his feet as Ricky stirs. Blake then chops him. The crowd woos. He chops him again. More woos. He then goes to whip him into the ropes. Ricky bounces off and Blake goes do a clothesline, but Ricky ducks and spins through, hitting the Hard Right. The crowd ohs as Blake collapses to his hands and knees.

 

Sharper: “Goodnight! What a back elbow!”

 

Knots: “Ricky James got all of that!”

 

Sharper: “Blake Mason could be hurt from that. Stiff shot to the back of the head.”

 

Blake staggers up and Ricky grabs him and pulls him up and hits a back suplex. He bridges up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blake kicks out. Ricky rolls over and smacks the mat. He then gets up and moves to the corner. He exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. Blake then rolls over and looks up. The crowd roars as Ricky gets to the top, only for Blake to get up and grab him and press slam him down. Blake then turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. LHS hops onto the apron, but Jaxson starts to walk around. LHS quickly jumps down and steps back. She quickly starts to go through her shirt, pockets, pants, whatever, looking for some weapon, but Blake gets to the top rope, glaring at her as Jaxson stops. We then see Ricky running over and nailing Blake with an uppercut. Blake falls to a knee. Ricky then climbs up to the middle rope and grabs Blake, hooking his head.

 

Sharper: “Ricky nails Blake!”

 

Knots: “Blake knows the Art of the Deal, but nothing like this!”

 

Ricky then pulls Blake back and hits the Art of the Deal. The crowd ohs and Ricky rolls Blake over.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd boos. Ricky rolls over and jumps up, holding his arms in the air before falling to the ropes, holding his lower back. LHS then turns and walks over, pointing to him.

 

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

 

LHS: “Right there. Winner! That’s what he is! Winner! Should be future World Champion! Adrenaline Champion! EVERYTHING CHAMPION! WINNER!”

 

Ricky then turns and smiles and falls down to the mat. He rolls over, holding his lower back.

 

Sharper: “Ricky James showing the effects of battle. But surprisingly focused given how recent weeks have gone. And tonight, he made sure he won.”

 

Knots: “In what some would say is a upset. Blake looked good and Ricky James, he cheated, duh, but he still won! That’s what matters!”

 

Sharper: “Yeah, but everyone’s starting to notice how and just like all of his claims, there’s something that stinks about it all!”

 

Ricky James exits the ring and walks with LHS who keeps raising his arm, despite him holding his lower back before the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The scene opens to show Chad Evans in a dark room, although clearly with production values, as the lighting is just enough to showcase a concrete floor, a wooden chair, and the side of Chad Evans’ face. He runs his hand through his hair and leans forward before shaking his head.

 

Chad: “I never thought you would be this stupid.”

 

Chad scoffs and leans back.

 

Chad: “I’d be there in New York City, but we all know security would have a problem with me, especially since I wasn’t a guest and after last time…Matt Hodges isn’t there. He told me that his [bleep]ed up leg is keeping him in Miami. So I had to spring for this…”

 

Chad extends his arms.

 

Chad: “But you’re going to think you still have it. You beat Matt at Last Laugh. Had that jumped up cheerleader hopping around and thinking you still have a future in this business. YOU DON’T!”

 

Chad leans back.

 

Chad: “F[bleep]!”

 

Chad shakes his head.

 

Chad: “People like us should be staying at home. We had a legacy. We were GREAT….and now you’re just circling the drain, looking like you’ve been living on the streets for you, making a fool of yourself. Hell, it’s probably a sign of how crap the talent is today when you and another broken back dip[bleep] from the past can actually pick up a few wins. Or maybe they just feel sorry for you. For you both.”

 

Chad runs his hand across his mouth.

 

Chad: “Why the f[bleep] are you doing this? Don’t you know you’re going to die in that ring? Yeah, I know…There’s a reason you disappeared without a trace. Everyone thinks it’s that you were just an asshole. This company loves assholes. Whether someone is one or they show them…But I know the truth. You’re one bad fall away from being crippled. There’s a reason you never returned before now…you’re one step away from wondering if you’ll feel your f[bleep]ing legs. And you’re running around with Asher Hayes, letting that midcard leech ride you to the top.”

 

Chad shakes his head.

 

Chad: “We’re supposed to be at home. Cashing in our royalty cheques. Living off our past glories…and you’re screwing that all up…”

 

Chad then sighs and stands up.

 

Chad: “Maybe I’m going to have to just show you what your future is going to be if you don’t stop this sh[bleep] and go the hell home and stay there. Let people remember Cid as the King of the World….and this homeless jackass can just be forgotten.”

 

Chad turns and kicks the chair, causing it to fly into the darkness.

 

Chad: “I can’t believe this. He actually won at Last Laugh…..F[bleep]in’ Asher…”

 

Chad then turns and walks off camera, the sound of footsteps echoing throughout the presumably large set before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

Breakdown fades back to show Sasha backstage. There’s a knock at the door.

 

Sharper: “Did you see that from Chad?”

 

Knots: “Did he pay for time…”

 

Sasha: “Come in!”

 

The door opens as La Luz Pequena and Amelia Blythe walk in. Sasha smiles.

 

Sasha: “Ah, sorry. I’ve been a bit distracted tonight.”

 

Amelia: “Don’t worry. We’ve come with good news.”

 

Sasha: “Oh?”

 

Amelia: “We’ve decided to sign.”

 

Sasha: “Oh really. That is great news.”

 

La Luz Pequena: “Let’s just say that with some of the talent on display in the tag division…we know this is where we belong.”

 

Amelia: “Bringing in Reyes and Brando...That sold us. Told us that you’re dedicated to getting better and better and we hold we can be the best. This is where we should be.”

 

La Luz Pequena: “Our agent will be in touch tomorrow.”

 

Sasha: “This is great new. Enjoy the rest of the show.”

 

Amelia and La Luz Pequena both shake Sasha’s hand as they then go. Sasha almost looks relieved before we cut to the arena.

 

Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

 

Sharper: “We have a lot going on tonight and even more. We’re still waiting to hear from Sienna Swann. We know Kelcey Wallace and Owen Cruze are here.”

 

Knots: “And we know Sunday is going to be a huge night to say the last. But what about that stuff we just saw. New team – La Luz Pequena and Amelia Blythe signing. And Chad…”

 

Sharper: “Chad Evans still focusing on Cid Turner and what does he mean he’ll need to show him what his future will be?”

 

???: “Oh! Oh! Pick me! Pick me! Put the spotlight on me, Mister Director!”

 

We then cut to a wide shot.

 

Sharper: “What in the world?”

 

Knots: “I know that voice.”

 

Sharper: “That’s Shilo Valiant! That’s his voice.”

 

Knots: “Where the hell is he?”

 

After several moments, Shilo Valiant is shown walking along the floor, holding a microphone. The camera starts to follow him as does a spotlight.

 

Shilo: “Good to see you remembered me. I was half-expecting security to need to pull up some old photos to recognize me given the slap in the face this company gave me! But don’t worry…Because I’m here…I’m heeeeeeeeeere. That’s right Purple Haze and Glory, Glory Alleluia!”

 

Shilo spins around and walks along the back end.

 

Shilo: “Oh…pissed off I didn’t come to the ring earlier. Well after SCW decided to not invite me to a show that was so obviously named after me….I wasn’t in the mood to give people he time of day.”

 

Shilo then climbs over a barricade and walks up a few steps before diving into a fan’s seat, sitting back. Security tries to keep fans away. Shilo leans back. He then pulls out what appears to be two tickets.

 

Shilo: “So since I had to pay my own way, I figured I’d get involved in the show in my own way.”

 

Shilo then turns and looks at the fans.

 

Shilo: “Now, fans, you are not to touch the superstars!”

 

Shilo laughs.

 

Shilo: “You aren’t, but screw it, I am! Right Glory! I hope you enjoyed gasping for air while I LAUGHED in your ear. I mean I am the Man Who Laughs. No false advertising here!”

 

Shilo stands up and looks at the main camera throwing his tickets on the ground.

 

Shilo: “Bought my own tickets and everything. Don’t worry, SCW is going to get expensed for the flights because again, Last Laugh…HELLO!”

 

Shilo then walks up the steps, ranting as he turns away from the crowd, intentionally making a point.

 

Shilo: “But thankfully security let me in so I can get one of these and just give you all the lay of the land because since SCW didn’t seem to think I’m important enough, well, boys…time for me to show up and…Oh yeah, you think I’m going to entertain them or you. Screw that. I’m entertaining myself. After the last two months, where I’ve seen God himself even steal my gimmick…while Giovanni Aries and Sienna Swann show they are not delusional nor perfect enough to even half ass my laugh…The fact that no one could even figure it out was me…thank you Gord in the truck…I’m a God damned legend and you jackasses just spit on that. Hell, I gave Aaron Blackbourne his most amazing match, beat him…kid needs work still…and since then, he’s kept the momentum going by being Owen Cruze’s little bitch!”

 

The crowd ohs and boos. Shilo Valiant smirks as he stops and turns back to the crowd.

 

Shilo: “Don’t worry…I just tried to help the future. Now I’m time to help myself. And screw it, Glory, you once were entertaining when you were pissing off your so-called friends and flying too close to the sun. But there’s nothing Adrenaline about you. Plenty about me….And well, it felt too good feeling you struggle in my arms…maybe next time I’ll do it in the middle of the ring. That’s if SCW knows my number! I aint that hard to find….Just call the Necro-Merchant. The Man Who Laughs. Just this time, I’m laughing at each and every one of you as I…..have…the time of my liiiiiiiiiife!”

 

Shilo sings as he laughs.

 

Shilo: “This is the part where you all now shout it out-“

 

Shilo looks around, intentionally goading the fans. Shouts of “Necro!” can be heard. Shilo just lowers his head.

 

Shilo: “That was pathetic. Plus, so last decade. Let’s trying it again…

 

Shilo looks around.

 

Shilo: “3! 2! 1! Screw you!”

 

Shilo then turns as the crowd yells out “Necro!” still and Shilo throws the microphone in front of him and storms up the steps and into the breezeway. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of the Jackass & Big Ass Connection comes up on the screen followed by a shot of Frozen Hell and then both.

 

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant…what do we say to that?”

 

Knots: “Clearly we don’t just ignore him. Like by moving on to a huge tag team match next, in the Tag League! A rematch from Rise to Greatness. The Connection. Frozen Hell. Next!””

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The Jackass & Big Ass Connection vs. Frozen Hell

Tag League

 

The sound of a whip cracking gets everyone's attention, followed by the heavy bass riff of “More Human than Human.” The sounds of a female in the throes of passion seem to have been replaced with Kandis' voice.. When the moaning stops, the heavier music kicks in, then Kandis and Tommy Valentine come through the curtain. Both smirk as they look around.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit and is a Tag League match. First, from Santa Barbara, California, Tommy Valentine and Kandis.... they are The Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

 

The heavy music continues as the pair walk down the ramp, Kandis a step ahead, with Tommy clearly watching her voluptuous rear end as they proceed. Once getting to the ring, Tommy hops on the apron as Kandis goes up the steps. He holds the ropes open for her, and she steps through, slowly, making sure all who are interested get a good view (and pics) of her ass. Once in the ring, Kandis walks around showing herself off while Tommy watches. Kandis then walks to their corner, and Tommy follows, giving her ass a light slap as they get to the corner. 

 

Sharper: “The Jackass and Big Ass Connection have been busy the last few weeks. Both Tommy and Kandis had Last Laugh off but made sure to be heard, getting involved in the Adrenaline Championship contendership battle royal.”

 

Knots: “And Kandis antagonizing Peyton. Tommy reminding David. And now, they get to relive past glories, past failures and try to get the last laugh tonight against Frozen Hell who is trying to rebound from losing the Tag Titles!”

 

“HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!”
“BELIEVE IT!”

The fans are roaring in cheers as “Hell Has Frozen Over” by The Megas and Entertainment System plays! From the back walks Regan Street and Selena Frost. Taking the lead, Regan stands on the platform, grinning, as “Snow” falls on the background screens and “fire” dances down the electronic rampway. Lowering herself, as if ready to pounce, Regan holds her claws out as Selena stands behind her, the platinum-blonde's back hand raising up and her front hand reaching out over Regan towards the ring! With a stamp of Selena's foot, ice races along the electronic fire display, causing it to freeze and crack! Both smiling, Regan and Selena spin out of their pose and make their way down the ramp, Mikaela Street coming from the backstage curtains to join them.

Phillips: “This opponents, making their way to the ring, The Hellcat, Regan Street and The Snow Queen, Selena Frost, they are Frozen Hell!”

As Mikaela reaches the ring and walks over to her proper corner, Selena and Regan slide under the ropes to enter the ring. Getting to her feet, Selena is immediately met by Kandis who boots her the face. Tommy grabs Regan and forearms her in the jaw. Kandis then kicks Selena in the ribs and then backs up and clotheslines her over. Tommy gets Regan to the ropes and just dumps her up and over. Both land on the floor as the crowd boos. Kandis and Tommy turn back and play to the crowd.

 

Sharper: “I was going to say this is a must-win for Frozen Hell if they want to stay in it for the Tag League, but the Jackass and Big Ass Connection just smothering them.”

 

Knots: “Not the start they wanted, but I think the Connection just pissed them off!”

 

Frost and Street look at one another and then slide into the ring. Kandis turns as Selena gets up and kicks her in the ribs. Regan runs over to Tommy and jumps up, nailing him with a couple of hard rights. Tommy falls back to the ropes and Regan kicks away as Selena hits a straight kick and then a jumping dropkick and Kandis goes up and over to the floor. Selena gets up, yelling out as Regan kicks Tommy to the mat and he rolls to the floor. Regan just yells at him as the crowd continues to cheer.

 

Sharper: “And Frozen Hell coming right back! Forcing them out of the ring!”

 

Regan then turns to Selena. Selena nods. Kandis and Tommy move toward one another and Selena runs across the ring. Regan backs up to the ropes and then launches Selena up and over the top rope with a back drop and Selena flips through, doing a 450 and landing on both Tommy and Kandis right in front of the announce position. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Up and over! Selena landing on both!”

 

Knots: “Well, they wanted to take the fight to them. Frozen Hell fired right back!”

 

Sharper: “This match hasn’t started yet. But when we return, we’ll try to get this under control and we’ll see these two teams who battled for so much of 2020 do battle one more time!”

 

Selena rolls over as Regan drops to the floor and helps her up. Kandis and Valentine wince in pain as the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Selena move out of the way as Kandis tries for a running backsplash in the corner. Kandis hits and steps out and Selena chops her. The crowd woos. She chops her again.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Big tag team match here tonight as part of the Tag League. The Jackass and Big Ass Connection facing Frozen Hell. A long time rivalry.”

 

Knots: “And it’s not cooled off at all. And Selena now chopping away at Kandis. Doesn’t she know she prefers that elsewhere!”

 

Selena whips Kandis across. She hits the corner and staggers out and Selena runs at her and hits a huge spinning heel kick. Selena turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis kicks out. Selena grabs her and pulls her up, tagging in Regan. Regan enters and the two hit a dual snapmare before both hit dropkicks to the head of Kandis. Kandis falls back. Regan goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis kicks out again. Tommy looks on as Regan grabs Kandis and pulls her up, cracking her with a hard right. Kandis falls to the ropes as the referee warns Regan. Regan then nails Kandis with another hard right. She grabs her and whips her across the ring. Kandis reaches the ropes, but holds on. The crowd boos. Kandis then dives and tags in Tommy. Tommy enters as Regan shrugs and runs at him. She nails him with a couple of hard rights.

 

Knots: “Everyone’s riled up in this one!”

 

Sharper: “Frozen Hell came for a fight. They want a fight after Last Laugh. Connection wants to just keep the spotlight!”

 

Knots: “Probably also pissed. This was a Tag Title match before Last Laugh.”

 

Regan gets a few more shots in, before Tommy shoves Regan back. Regan gets up and Tommy runs out. He goes for a clothesline. Regan ducks and runs over and nails Kandis as she gets settled on the apron. The crowd cheers. Regan turns around and Tommy rakes her eyes. He then kicks her in the ribs and drops to a knee and headbutts Regan. Regan falls to the ropes. Tommy then gets up and runs at her and boots her in the face. Regan falls through the ropes to the floor. Tommy turns back and gets the official’s attention. The crowd boos as Kandis gets up and walks around and as Regan gets up, Kandis grabs her and drives her hip into the head of Regan. Regan falls back as the crowd boos. Kandis then snaps at her before turning back and pulling herself onto the apron, holding her lip. Selena walks around as the official stops her. Tommy drops to the floor.

 

Sharper: “Tommy giving the distraction. That let Kandis get a free shot in.”

 

Knots: “And the emotions boiling over in a big way. There’s not too much strategy. Just pain!”

 

Tommy grabs Regan. Selena backs up and Tommy turns and whips Regan into the steel steps. She falls over as Kandis steps on the steps to prevent them from really moving. The crowd boos. Official Aaron Demitra turns back and starts to count. (1) Tommy then grabs Regan and lifts her up. (2) He rolls her into the ring. Regan rolls over, holding her shoulder. Tommy slides in. Regan gets up and Tommy runs up behind her and drills her with a clothesline from behind. Regan hits the mat and Tommy gets up and grabs her before running her into the Connection corner. Tommy then kicks Regan in the ribs over and over before tagging in Kandis. Kandis enters and Tommy pushes Regan back with his boot. Kandis then runs over and hits a running hip check. The crowd ohs. Tommy exits and Kandis pulls Regan out and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Regan gets her shoulder up. Kandis then turns and grabs Regan and pulls her up, running her over to the Connection corner.

 

Sharper: “And the mean streak that’s running with both teams coming out still.”

 

Knots: “Never seen a match where both sides seen their opponents as stress-relief punching bags. Here we are!”

 

Kandis nails Regan in the face with a forearm and then another. Regan shoves her back and Tommy cuffs Regan in the back of the head. Regan spins around to turn and nail him, but Kandis grabs her arm and pulls it back before kicking her in the ribs. She then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. Kandis turns and hits a leg drop. She stays down for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Regan pushes her off. Kandis turns and gets up. Regan turns and Kandis grabs her and runs her over to the Connection corner. She then tags in Tommy. Tommy enters and Kandis holds Regan in the corner as Tommy boots her in the face. The crowd boos. Selena paces on the apron. Tommy then grabs Regan and pulls her out and just scoop slams her down. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Regan kicks out. Tommy turns and grabs Regan, pulling her up by the hair.

 

Sharper: “The Connection showing a killer instinct they’ve lacked in this tournament. And they know, they can play spoiler.”

 

Knots: “Win tonight, you make it that they’re waiting for their rematch in that Jordan Majors and Cookie Dreams determine their fate in their bloc.”

 

Tommy nails Regan with a hard right. She falls to the ropes. Tommy then whips her across the ring. She bounces off and Tommy hits a back drop. Regan rolls over. She starts to get up and Tommy kicks her in the ribs. He clubs her in the back and then again before hooking her up. He goes for a vertical suplex, but Regan spins through and lands behind him. Regan then rakes the eyes. She then runs into the ropes, bounces off and Tommy swings for a clothesline. Regan ducks and bounces off the other side and hits the Love Tap. The crowd roars. Regan rolls over. She winces and starts to get up and runs at Tommy as he holds his jaw and hits a running senton backsplash. Regan rolls over and turns and tags in Selena. Selena springboards to the top rope and dives off with a huge elbow drop. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Tommy kicks out. Selena rolls off and turns and nails Kandis with a hard right. The crowd cheers. Tommy gets up and lunges. Selena ducks and runs into the ropes, jumps to the middle rope and dives back, hooking Tommy up and hitting a snap frankensteiner. Tommy rolls to the corner. Selena turns to the opposite corner and runs across and hits a running dropkick. Selena drops down. Tommy falls to the mat. Selena gets up and turns as Kandis enters the ring and runs at her and hits a running hip check. Selena falls into the ropes. Kandis backs up when Regan climbs to the top rope and dives off with a flying clothesline. The crowd erupts in cheers. Kandis rolls to the floor. Regan rolls through too. Selena looks up, grabbing at the ropes as Tommy grabs at his jaw.

 

Sharper: “Kandis getting revenge again, but this time cutting Selena off.”

 

Knots: “Just as she was getting going too. They know too well that if Frozen Hell gets going. Good luck.”

 

Sharper: “It’s while Suited and Booted could defeat them. They came in with a good strategy and wore Selena and Regan down, when they’ve already been through so much!”

 

Knots: “And now there’s added pressure.”

 

Selena grabs at the ropes. Tommy starts to get up and Selena turns and forearms him. She forearms him again and runs into the ropes. Tommy runs out and hits a diving back elbow. Selena hits the mat. She turns, smacking it in anger as she grabs at the ropes. Tommy rolls over. Kandis grabs at the ropes and starts to pull herself up. Tommy gets up and Selena gets up and turns and moves to Tommy. Tommy kicks her in the ribs and hits a Petal of Woe. Selena hits the mat. Tommy rolls her over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena gets her shoulder up. The crowd roars. Kandis grabs at the ropes. Selena rolls over and Tommy tags in Kandis. Kandis enters the ring and Tommy grabs Selena. He pulls her up, but Selena holds onto the ropes. Tommy clubs her in the back over and over. Regan enters to stop it, but the official stops her and Kandis the kicks Selena in the ribs. She turns and Tommy gutwrenches her up and throws her back into a powerbomb from Kandis. The crowd ohs. Regan exits as the official turns.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Regan breaks it up. Tommy turns and goes after Regan, nailing her with a hard right. Regan fires back. Tommy nails her again. Regan fires back and then again before Kandis spears her back into the corner. Kandis then steps out and goes to whip her out. Tommy then kicks her in the ribs and hits the Twist of Hate. Tommy rolls over and gets up and just then, Selena nails Tommy with the Glass Shard. The crowd erupts in cheers. Tommy falls back and through the ropes to the floor.

 

Sharper: “Tommy and Kandis take down Regan. Regan sacrificing herself to give Selena a chance to come back.”

 

Knots: “And she just clocked Valentine!”

 

Kandis runs over and grabs Selena and knees her in the ribs. She places her head between her legs, but Selena then drops down and crawls through. Kandis turns and grabs her leg. Selena jumps up and flips forward, catching Kandis in the jaw with her boot. Kandis staggers and Selena gets up and Kandis runs at her and Selena sidesteps, sending Kandis to the floor. She lands on her feet and spins around and Selena runs to the corner, jumping to the middle rope and then diving over with a flip dive onto Kandis right in front of the announce table!

 

Sharper: “Over the top! Selena again taking flight!”

 

Knots: “And right in front of us again! She does know this isn’t a judges’ table, right?”

 

Selena rolls over as the crowd cheers. (1) She leans on the desk for a bit longer. (2) Kandis stirs too as Selena uses the table to get up. (3) She then staggers to her feet. (4) Kandis grabs at the ring apron and pulls herself up. (5) Selena turns and nails her in the ribs with a hard shot. (6) She nails her again and lifts her up and rolls her into the ring. Selena rolls in. Kandis starts to get up and Selena runs over and hits a running bulldog. She rolls her over, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis gets her shoulder up. Selena rolls off. Regan starts to get up in her corner. Selena gets up and grabs Kandis and pulls her up, but Kandis suddenly pulls on her tights and Selena goes chest first into the neutral corner. Selena staggers back and Kandis hits a superkick. Selena hits the mat and Kandis falls to the mat. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Kandis, desperation, got the superkick!”

 

Knots: “After using the tights. After making sure Selena couldn’t control where she was going!”

 

Regan starts to get up and extends her arm as Kandis crawls over to the corner as Tommy crawls over too. He still winces, holding his jaw and pulls himself up. Selena rolls over and crawls toward Selena and Kandis dives and tags in Tommy. Tommy enters and Selena dives and tags in Regan. Regan enters and Tommy goes for a clothesline. Regan ducks and runs across and nails Kandis with a dropkick. Kandis falls through the ropes to the floor. Regan gets up and turns and Tommy runs at her and just bowls her over with a shoulder tackle. He turns around and grabs him Regan, dragging her up and clubbing her in the back and then again before hooking her up and just then, Selena runs out and hits a dropkick. Tommy lets go and staggers back. Tommy bounces off the ropes and Regan then manages to hit the WTH. Tommy drops and Regan goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd erupts in cheers. The bell sounds. Just then, the lights go out.

 

Sharper: “Frozen Hell wins it. They get back on the winning side, but now the lights out!”

 

Knots: “And we can probably take three guesses but only need one!”

 

The feedback over the PA system, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier rips through the arena. While the noise attracts the attention of the crowd, spotlights, one after another shine down onto the stage. The familiar chords of "The Fade to Black" crackles on the sound system as smoke begins to hover on the stage. A shadow stands behind an illuminated curtain, by this point the crowd already caught up in a frenzy. The song's interlude cuts shorts as the lyrics begin. As the final line of lyrics play and the song revs up, Xander bursts out behind the curtain onto the stage. The crowd boos as Regan starts to get up and Selena steps up. Regan glances over to Mikaela Street as she looks over as Xander Valentine walks down to the ring, Artemis a few steps behind. Xander smirks as he reaches the ring, the spotlight focusing on him, providing the majority of the light in the arena.

 

Sharper: “Xander Valentine on his way to the ring and we can tell you right now, he will face Regan Street at Last Grasp of Reality and if he’s still the US champion, it will be on the line.”

 

Knots: “Clearly looking to make a show of force tonight.”

 

Xander Valentine reaches the ring and steps up onto the apron. He then smirks as he steps into the ring. The lights start to go back up as Selena and Regan both stand across from him. Tommy starts to get up, but Kandis slides in. She gets up and with Tommy, they push Selena and Regan into Xander. Xander quickly drops his title and grabs both by the throat.

 

Sharper: “Tommy and Kandis looking for a last laugh of their own! Using Xander to serve their purposes!”

 

The crowd roars and boos. Selena and Regan struggle a moment before both kick him in the ribs. They then whip him into Kandis who is helping Tommy up and Kandis and Tommy fall over and to the floor. Xander staggers to the ropes. He turns around and Regan moves to go for the Love Tap. Xander runs forward and goes for a clothesline on Selena. Selena ducks. Xander stops and turns and Regan stops her attempt and runs over and Selena and Regan both nail Xander with hard right hands before Regan backs up for a clothesline, and Selena joins and the two together, take Xander over with a clothesline. Xander hits the mat and steps back. Selena then steps back and sees the US Championship. Regan keeps yelling at Xander as Selena turns and grabs the US championship.

 

Sharper: “Selena and Regan working together to get Xander up and over!”

 

Knots: “And the title is in the ring. Regan is focusing on Xander. Selena Frost is focusing on the title!”

 

Selena looks at the US Championship before turning to Xander. Xander just backs up and looks forward before glancing behind them to Tommy and Kandis who are getting up. Selena then turns and goes to Regan, looking down briefly, before then handing the title to Regan. Regan looks at it. She then takes it and turns and looks at Xander before dropping it on the ring apron. Regan then backs up and turns to Selena. She then says something to her before the two get ready to fight if Xander, Kandis or Tommy want to get back. The crowd roars. Xander walks over and grabs the US title. He then steps back. Regan then turns and starts to jaw at Tommy and Kandis as Kandis just flips her off. Selena keeps looking at Xander before then stepping to the ropes and stepping through and then dropping down to the floor. The crowd roars as Mikaela Street runs around and stops her. Xander steps forward and then stops, seeing Mikaela doing this. Regan turns and drops down to the floor and heads around to join Mikaela. Selena looks at Xander as Xander smirks and then starts to walk to the back.

 

Knots: “Selena Frost wanted more!”

 

Sharper: “What was that about? They made their stand, but Selena Frost has shown a few times a more aggressive side to her!”

 

Knots: “Maybe Regan Street is rubbing off on her!”

 

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Kelcey Wallace, Owen Cruze, Peyton Rice and Aaron Blackbourne walking down the hallway. The crowd cheers seeing them.

 

Sharper: “We know Sienna is here. We’re waiting to hear from her. She’s milking this.”

 

Knots: “But we’re not going to wait for long. Kelcey Wallace, Peyton Rice, Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne are going to push this issue. They’re coming out, next! We’re getting some answers tonight!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The haunting opening lines of ‘Legends Never Die’ fill the arena, as smoke begins to form in the entranceway, the fans on their feet.
 
“Legends never die
When the world is callin' you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die (oo-oh)”
 
As the beat kicks in, a silhouette forms in the smoke, the noise in the arena cranking up a notch
 
“They never lose hope when everything's cold
And the fighting's near”
 
Owen Cruze, Aaron Blackbourne, Peyton Rice and Kelcey Wallace step out through the smoke, and stand on the stage. The crowd roars seeing them as Owen looks out to the crowd. Aaron glances behind him as Kelcey steps up too. Peyton walks and watches Kelcey. The four then start to walk to the ring.  

 

Sharper: “Owen would normally play to the crowd. Kelcey too. This though, there’s so much more going on and this uncertainty. As if something isn’t clear here.”

 

Knots: “Sasha and Katya both have been clear in their anger. Mr. D is apparently okay with it. Sienna knows something and Kelcey knows it too. And this is all casting a pall on everything.”

 

Sharper: “Kelcey’s engagement to Blake Mason. Kelcey successfully returning to the ring. Sure, there was no winner in that match, but Kelcey Wallace looked like she still has some in the tank. Owen Cruze cutting off Giovanni.”

 

Knots: “Then why is everyone on the edge…Everyone. Even Bree Lancaster!”

 

They reach the ring and Owen Cruze hops onto the apron. He looks around and enters the ring. Blackbourne walks up the steel steps and enters in after as Peyton Rice runs up and holds the ropes for Kelcey. Kelcey stops her and holds the ropes for Peyton. Peyton enters as Kelcey follows. The four walk around the ring and Owen Cruze walks over to grab a microphone. Phillips hands him one and Cruze walks over to the middle of the ring. He looks around as Kelcey Wallace stands in the ring. Owen turns to her. Kelcey says something to him and Owen speaks as his music ends.

 

Owen: “It’s been a wild last two weeks hasn’t it. Blake Mason and Kelcey Wallace are getting married.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit. Owen nods.

 

Owen: “Yeah, give it up for them.”

 

Owen looks around as Kelcey smiles slightly.

 

Owen: “This coming after Kelcey Wallace returned to the ring and showed she can still go!”

 

The crowd cheers louder.

 

Owen: “And I, for good measure, made sure Giovanni Aries wouldn’t have been a factor as I threw him through a glass window. Aaron Blackbourne did what he could to protect the boss. And yet, despite the fight, the games some people are playing overshadow it all. Now, Sienna Swann, I know you’re backstage, laughing this all up. You’re enjoying that everyone has their eyes on you. That’s what this always was about. After months of being completely unhinged, you’re still that, but now you have one thing to medicate it all…the spotlight, the attention…everyone focusing on you. But we’re not stupid. We see that even those around you are getting worried.”

 

Owen pauses.

 

Owen: “And screw it, I’m getting annoyed that this is what everyone is talking about. But the problem is that we need to give into your little ego just so you come out here and explain what the hell happened after Last Laugh…because you don’t seem to have many more cards to play and we all know what happened between Gio, you, Kelcey and myself…we’re FAR from done. Nothing was settled and if you hurt Karina…someone who is innocent in this all. All because you’ve lost it…”

 

Owen pauses. Kelcey steps up and stops him. Kelcey takes the microphone.

 

Kelcey: “There’s plenty of time to not do something you will regret, Sienna. Because this partnership with Giovanni-“

 

Just then, the rift of “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace begins to play, a lone spotlight centers in the entrance way where Sienna Swann walks out from the back, smiling, holding in one hand a microphone. In her other is a cell phone. Xiomara Diaz walks out with her. A few steps behind is Bree Lancaster who just stands in the background, watching Sienna, showing some concern on her face. Sienna just smiles and looks at the ring. Kelcey stops and turns as does Owen. Blackbourne keeps focusing on the arena, making sure an ambush won’t take place. Peyton looks around too.  

 

Sharper: “As if for maximum effect, here’s Sienna.”

 

Knots: “Look at Xiomara. Look at Bree. Sienna’s beaming. Both of them, you can’t hide the concern on their faces.”

 

Sienna smiles as she looks up at the ring.

 

Sienna: “Well, finally people realize that I’m the real focal point around here, not you, Owen, and definitely not you Kelcey.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Sienna: “But since everyone wants answers…I have a few I think…I don’t know. Maybe because it’s the holiday season…I can give a few. I mean, you did knock me down Kelcey. But after for YEARS people talking about how you’re better than me, more perfect than me, a better wife than me…a better MOTHER….I’m the better mind and I one way or another I will always be a step ahead.”

 

Kelcey shakes her head.

 

Sienna: “But since I have the spotlight, I should make sure I get the most of it before someone in the Lizard Kingdom stops me! Oh wait…surprised to hear me say that…”

 

Sienna laughs a bit. She then brings the microphone down and holds up her phone, quickly sending a text.

 

Sharper: “What the hell is she doing?”

 

Knots: “Texting. Then again, it could be the scrawling of a lunatic.”

 

Sienna smiles.

 

Sienna: “Just hold on a moment. I need to introduce you all to someone. Someone that got to know Karina really well after Last Laugh…”

 

Sienna glances back as Sierra Swann walks out from the back, strutting a bit, to clearly add to the flare before walking over and hugging her older sister. The crowd boos. Kelcey just shakes her head as Owen looks down. Sierra then steps back and takes the first phone from Sienna and hands her another phone.

 

Sienna: “Allow me to introduce you all to my beautiful sister, Sierra. And yes, looks run in the family. As does perfection. And well, Sierra, you’ve been busy.”

 

Sierra nods. Sienna looks at the second phone, quickly doing something on, presumably texting again. She finishes as the crowd boos. Sienna then brings the microphone back up.

 

Sienna: “Now, sorry, just there are other people now in my life. Like my family.”

 

Sienna glances around her.

 

Sienna: “And my friends. You want an answer…Karina was returned fine, to her hotel, about two hours after we left. You can thank Bree for it being that quick. But I can tell you that Karina didn’t want to leave. You know what its like being someone of great taste having to be around THAT family. She and Sierra hit it off….and we hit it off. And well, I just needed to let her know I’ll call her in after the show goes off the air.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Sienna: “What? So hard to believe?”

 

Kelcey: “Yeah. It is. Because frankly, with how you are, I’m surprised anyone besides the people directly linked to you want anything to do with you.”

 

Sienna: “Jealousy is not a strong suit. The thing is that we’ve not been able to talk much. Apparently, D is a bit concerned. Thinks I’m going to sell her out to the Wonderland or something. So she’s not here in New York. A shame, as there are some great boutiques. But we will talk. The old man still needs to make some business decisions. So what should I tell her? Maybe how close you all are with him. I’m not talking about Owen. Don’t worry. You can go tell your uncle, no secrets are going to come out, although I saw how he was looking at me. I mean given that I’m not the one that’s strung along every man I’ve been around, right Kelcey. That’s why you’re settling for Blake. That’s fine…he will give you everything. Good that you have a new puppy. Too bad he doesn’t have a set of balls since he’s still ducking Bree and I!

 

The crowd ohs as Bree smirks.

 

Sienna: “I saw Chris earlier…finally, you told him that even Superman wasn’t good enough. Well, Chris…I will always love you and I’m just one phone call away….

 

Sienna smiles. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “This is just unhinged…”

 

Sienna: “What about Olek…oh that’s right. Nothing ever happened between you two. It was all professional. What? Thought that was just a psychotic break. How the hell does someone like you get held in such high regard unless there are some God damned skeletons in the closet?! At least Karina doesn’t need to worry about you…anymore. I mean he did start to show up more at the shows to watch you up close when you started to be more involved. Right? Just a coincidence? I’m just stringing conspiracy theories….then again, if Giovanni is right…”

 

Sienna smiles again.

 

Kelcey: “You have no clue what the hell you’re on.”

 

Sienna: “Actually I do! And Karina and I talk a lot. And she seems to listen to what Sierra and I say. We share a connection!”

 

Sienna laughs.

 

Sienna: “Oh this is fun…I hold all the cards now. I told you I would win.”

 

Kelcey: “What the hell do you want with this all, Sienna?”

 

Sienna laughs.

 

Sienna: “What do I want? What I’m owed….and one way or another, I’ll get it. Maybe with Giovanni Aries? Maybe by myself? Maybe…maybe I can finally build everything that this year and EVERYONE in this company, in this arena, did to destroy my life…”

 

Sienna laughs again.

 

Sienna: “Not like you can stop me. Couldn’t at Last Laugh…and won’t going forward. But don’t act like you’re going to get any revenge against me. I just made a new friend, a few the last few months…can’t be angry at me for that.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Sienna: “Now, I have to make a phone call.”

 

Sienna turns and starts to dial on the phone Sierra gave her. She turns as she walks to the back. Bree watches her as she walks past her. Sierra smiles and turns to follow. Xiomara glances at Kelcey and then Bree before heading to the back as Kelcey turns to Owen. Aaron keeps watching as Peyton walks over.

 

Sharper: “Sienna Swann just beaming in this spotlight.”

 

Knots: “Did you hear her? She’s spinning stories. But she’s getting along with Karina? She dropped her off.”

 

Sharper: “That’s not the concern. Sienna Swann has an agenda. Everyone knows that.”

 

Knots: “And Giovanni…Sienna just came out as much as said they’re working together there.”

 

Sharper: “And regardless, Sienna Swann making everyone uncomfortable. She’s right though. She holds a lot of cards.”

 

Knots: “What’s going to happen Sunday though? You know what I just realized…Wonderland against Lancaster and Swann…but we’re in Hamilton? An hour away from the SCW headquarters and where Mr. D lives.”

 

Sharper: “Oh God…”

 

The scene then slowly fades to black…