Breakdown - February 11, 2021

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

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

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

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the 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 Asher Hayes and Cid Turner coming out of their A/C unit.

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.
David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Cookie Dreams holding up the TV Championship 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 TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Breakdown rolls into Boston, Mass, as the Tag League concludes here tonight!”

The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots stand next to the ring, microphones in hand.

Sharper: “That’s right everyone. Semifinals and Finals of the Tag League take place tonight. I’m Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and folks, huge night tonight for the tag division.”

Knots: “Damn right. And Kennie herself is here to watch it! Hi honey!”

Knots waves to one of the luxury boxes as we see Kennedy Street watching. She smiles.

Sharper: “Winner will face Suited & Booted for the World Tag team Championship at Retribution. But that’s not all, Syren will face Tommy Valentine. But folks, we’re looking at another match. Cain Adams will face Blake Mason.”

Knots: “Is Katya back to booking Blake? I don’t know, but this is exactly what he wants. Giovanni Aries may be out too. And Blake wants to drop all of them on their head!”

Sharper: “It’s been a wild ride in SCW as of late. Will tonight slow down? I doubt it. Jason Phillips, take it away!”

Phillips: “The opening contest tonight is one of the semi-final matches for the Tag League and has a thirty minute time limit!”

The crowd roars.

The Psychonauts vs. Selena Frost & Glory Braddock

Tag League Semi-Finals

The arena’s lights go out with a flick of a switch, then without warning a robotic voice comes over the P.A System uttering one word over and over again, each time it gets faster and faster along with the pitch higher and higher that same word is then spoken one final time with more authority.

.PSYCHONAUTS.

The opening to Popstars by KD/A hits over the P.A System next as purple and green spotlights shine down on the center of the stage to show Jordan Majors from behind with her arms outstretched. Kneeling in front of her flexing her arms with a lollipop in her mouth and a cat ear headband is Cookie Dreams who is moving her head to the music. Pyro ignites alongside them bringing the house lights back on, Cookie now standing back to back with Jordan as the pair slowly spin on the spot with their arms folded. Jason Phillips is heard next with the introduction…

Phillips: “Fans, hailing from Chicago, Illinois and the CookieVerse respectively by way of Santa Monica, California… They are the team of Jordan Majors and Cookie Dreams, THEY ARE THE PSYCHONAUTS!!”

The crowd roars as both women turn to face each other and hug before turning to the ramp way and both pointing towards the ring. The BFF’s beginning to walk down towards the ring with a purpose while Cookie mouths some of the lyrics to their theme song. Both women slap hands with some fans along the way before they stop at the bottom of the ramp and smile. Cookie and Jordan approach the apron and leap onto it before turning and sitting on the middle rope looking out at the crowd as they take photos. Spinning on the middle rope both women enter the ring and walk to opposite corners and climb the second rope and pose for the crowd. Cookie flexing like she was a Greek god and Jordan extending her arms like she was Rose at the front of the Titanic with Jack as their music begins to fade out, both women jump down and go to their respective corner.

Sharper: “The Psychonauts looked to be the team to beat in their block, but Frozen Hell stopped them in their tracks and then Regan Street and Selena Frost beat Dark Fantasy four weeks ago to force this match. But now, with Regan Street’s injury, there’s another change.”

Knots: “Both semi-finals match having that problem thanks to all of the chaos. In Regan’s case, we know the injury is bad. She’s gone in for neck surgery. No timetable for her return, but we hope for a speedy and smooth recovery and hope at some point she’ll be back in an SCW ring.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, the Psychonauts have to get used to a new team just to punch their ticket to the finals later tonight.”

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Nome, Alaska, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her front hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward, her back arm lifted behind her to the sky. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground, causing a crack like ice to form and sprint down the ramp and towards the ring! Reaching the ring, Selena slides under the ropes to enter it. She gets up and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal. She looks around as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Selena Frost has shown an ability to team with multiple people and succeed. Interestingly she decided to turn to another partner in the former SCW Adrenaline Champion, Glory Braddock.”

Knots: “And they don’t have much teaming experience. But Glory has done one thing well. She’s won the Trios Tournament twice, with completely different teams. Could that be the boon here tonight?”

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system...

Phillips: “Her partner, from London, England, she is The British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million bucks and 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. She goes over to Selena, the two starting to talk.

Sharper: “A lot of talent in this ring. One could look at this match as a group of made talent, former Champions. Jordan Majors and Cookie Dreams have held their gold, but many people still feel their futures are brighter.”

Knots: “Yeah. They also don’t have to worry about a self-righteous clown-like person pissing you off. That’s what Glory has. And we don’t even know if he’ll be here. But it’s a concern for Glory Braddock.”

The bell sounds as Jordan and Cookie talk before Jordan starts off for her team. Selena starts off for hers. The two look at one another and the crowd roars. They start to size one another up and lock up in the middle of the ring. They push back on one another before Jordan moves into a side headlock. She pulls back. Selena reaches around and pulls her into the ropes and then fires her off. Jordan bounces off. Selena steps up and Jordan shoulders her down. She runs into the ropes. Selena rolls toward her. Jordan hops over her, bouncing off the other side. Selena hits a leapfrog. Jordan ducks under and Selena turns and goes for a hip toss. Jordan spins through and hip tosses Selena. Selena rolls over and gets up and Jordan hits an arm drag. Selena rolls over and gets up and Jordan kicks her in the ribs. She pushes her into the neutral corner.

Sharper: “Majors looks to be as sharp as she’s been. She’s been on the sidelines for a while. Unlike Selena, who has been too, she’s been focusing on her friend. That could be an issue.”

Knots: “We’ll find out. Majors and Dreams, I know, have been focusing on this.”

Sharper: “Why’s that?”

Knots: “They’ve been spamming Tik Toks with Cookie talking about how much she wants this!”

Jordan kicks Selena in the ribs again and then a third time before she whips her across. Jordan runs after and Selena goes to float over. Jordan catches her. She turns and walks toward the middle of the ring, but Selena pushes herself down and shoves Jordan into the corner. Jordan turns and steps out and Selena hits a dropkick. Jordan falls back into the corner. Selena gets up and chops her. The crowd woos. She chops her again. More woos. She then grabs her and whips her across the ring. Jordan hits the corner and stops herself. Selena runs after and Jordan gets a boot up to the midsection. Selena steps back. Jordan then hits a straight kick to the face. Selena hits the mat and Jordan runs out and hits a diving elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. Jordan turns and grabs Selena and pulls her toward Cookie. Jordan tags in Cookie. Selena, however, breaks Jordan’s hold and then hits a gamengiri. Jordan falls through the ropes to the apron. Selena gets up and Cookie hits a clothesline.

Sharper: “Selena Frost fighting early. Cookie Dreams now in. Got Jordan out.”

Knots: “Yeah, but notice that they didn’t stop a moment. Cookie now all over Frost. There’s a lot of respect there.”

Selena rolls over and gets up and Cookie hits a hard forearm and then another before pushing her into the ropes. Selena hits them and Cookie fires her off. Selena bounces off and Cookie ducks under intentionally as Selena stops and turns and Cookie jumps to the middle rope and hits a saluting headbutt to the chest of Selena. Cookie goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. Both women get up and Cookie grabs Selena and runs her into the neutral corner. Cookie drives her shoulder into her before then grabbing her and firing her across. Cookie runs after and Selena gets a boot up. She then twists to the apron and springboard to the top rope. Cookie recovers, but just in time for Selena to hit a diving forearm shot. She then goes for the pin.

Cookie kicks out. She turns as Selena dives back and tags in Glory. Glory slingshots into the ring. Cookie gets up and turns and Glory runs over and hits a running dropkick, knocking her back hard into the ropes.

Knots: “Glory’s in. Everyone’s had a taste!”

Sharper: “And Cookie just tasting Glory’s boots. Jesus. Coming in hard.”

Knots: “We know Glory would love to add another title to her collection. Two wins tonight gets her closer.”

Cookie grabs at the ropes to get up, but Glory kicks her in the ribs. Glory then drags her out of the corner, hooking her up and hitting a vertical suplex. Cookie winces. Glory gets up and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting running leg drop. She goes for the pin.

Cookie kicks out. Jordan looks on as Glory rolls over and grabs Cookie. She pulls her up and wrenches her arm. She then pulls her into a forearm shot. Cookie, dazed, staggers, and Glory then runs up the turnbuckle to the top rope and then turns, but Cookie pulls her off and Glory lands hard on the mat. She rolls over, holding her lower back, getting up and turns and Cookie runs over and kicks her in the ribs, before hitting a forearm shot and then spinning around like an airplane, only to hit a backhand blow to the jaw. Glory falls to a knee. Cookie runs into the ropes, bouncing off and then runs at Glory, hitting a somersault, placing her leg on the back of Glory’s head, driving it down into them at with a facebuster bulldog. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams pulling out a hell of a move. Leg drop bulldog.”

Knots: “Yeah and the extra impact from the flip!”

Cookie rolls Glory over and hooks the leg.

Glory pushes her off. She rolls over, in pain and starts to get up and Cookie grabs her. Glory however nails her in the ribs with a hard forearm and then another before driving her shoulder into her ribs. Cookie falls into the ropes. Jordan tags herself in. She enters and Glory gets up and Jordan and Cookie run forward and hit a double mat slam. They then turn and Jordan jumps up for a fist drop while Cookie hits a flipping senton. Cookie rolls through and Majors turns for the pin.

Braddock gets her shoulder up. Majors turns and grabs the head of Glory, holding on, and slowly both get up, Majors locking in a side headlock.

Sharper: “Nice double team. It only gets two and now Jordan, back to controlling the match. Good headlock.”

Knots: “Glory’s however got a lot of ways to get out of that.”

Majors pulls Glory up and Glory starts to pull back, trying to pull her head out, but Majors then spins through and into a school boy.

Glory kicks out. Both get up and Jordan hits a kick to the ribs. Jordan then whips Glory into the corner. Majors runs after and Glory jumps up and jumps back, over Majors. Majors stops at the corner. Glory turns and runs at her. Majors attempts a back drop. Glory lands on the apron. Jordan turns and jumps up for a Cash Out, but Glory blocks it and shoves her back. Glory then enters the ring, reaching over and tagging in Selena before running at Jordan. Jordan turns and Glory hits a Gloria in Excelsis Dio. Jordan pops up and into Selena who runs at her and hits a tornado DDT. The crowd ohs. Selena dives for the pin.

Cookie breaks it out. Jordan rolls over.

Sharper: “And Frost and Braddock nearly had it there. I don’t know if that was teamwork, chemistry or just that both are always thinking. Either way, it was effective.”

Knots: “That woke everyone up!”

Jordan turns as Cookie turns and Glory kicks her in the ribs. Selena looks at her and Glory nods to her. Glory whips Cookie toward Selena and Selena lifts her up and throws Cookie up and over the top rope to the floor. Glory then turns to Jordan, but Jordan suddenly hits a pump kick on Glory. Glory falls through the ropes to the floor. Jordan hits the mat. Selena turns to her and grabs her and Jordan suddenly locks Selena in an inside cradle!

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Jordan goes for a spinning head kick, but Selena ducks and Jordan spins through only for Selena to hit her with a spinning head kick of her own. Jordan drops to the mat. Selena rolls her over for the pin.

Majors gets her shoulder up. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Nearfall. Majors get her shoulder up despite Selena trying to kick a field goal. A bit late in the season this year for this region.”

Knots: “Well that’s what happens when you don’t resign Brady.”

Selena turns and grabs Majors. She pulls her up and hooks her head. She hits a vertical suplex. Selena then gets up and looks at Majors before running into the ropes. She jumps to the middle rope and then goes for an asai moonsault. Majors rolls toward her. Selena lands on her feet. Majors gets up and Selena jumps up and hits a standing hurricanrana into a pin.

Majors kicks out. Both get up and Selena forearms Majors in the jaw and then again before going to whip her into the ropes. She bounces off and Selena scoops her up, but Majors spins down to her feet and then kicks Selena in the ribs and hits a DDT. The crowd roars. Majors then looks over to Cookie Dreams who is standing on the apron, stomping her feet, trying to get the Boston fans behind her. The crowd roars as Selena rolls over. She winces in pain as she starts to stir.

Sharper: “Big DDT. Majors plants Selena!”

Knots: “Cookie wants in. Cookie wants to do Cookie things!”

Selena rolls over, wincing in pain, looking up as Glory reaches out, but Majors dives and tags in Cookie. Cookie enters the ring and Selena gets up and lunges at her. Cookie somersaults under the clothesline attempts and then rolls back and wraps her legs around the head of Selena. She twists them and then pushes up and uses her body to force Selena forward with a headscissors takedown. Cookies get sup and Selena moves to the corner, slowly getting up only for Cookie runs over and hits a diving crossbody. The crowd ohs. Cookie gets up and turns and runs into the ropes, but Glory stops her. The crowd boos a bit and Cookie then jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking her off the apron.

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams on fire!”

Knots: “She wants the win this all and she just told Glory to take a powder!”

Cookie rolls over and gets up and Selena gets up and runs at Cookie and nails her with a jumping knee strike.

Sharper: “Love Tap! Shades of Regan Street!”

Knots: “Cover!”

Selena dives onto Cookie for the pin.

Cookie gets her shoulder up as Jordan enters and breaks it up too to be sure. Jordan gets up. Jordan turns and Glory slides in and gets up and nails her with a forearm and then another. Selena starts to get up as Cookie rolls to the apron. Glory and Selena hammer away on Jordan before pushing her to the ropes and then firing her off. She hits the opposite ropes and Selena and Glory both lift her up, falling back as they down. They try to back drop her over, but Jordan grabs the ropes and spins through to the apron. She frantically jumps up and grabs Selena’s head and drops her throat first on the top rope with a guillotine drop. Selena falls back as Cookie then climbs up to the top rope. Glory grabs Jordan and slingshots herself over, driving her down to the floor, Glory going down too. Selena stirs and Cookie manages to hit a Cookies and Cream on her. She hooks the leg.

The crowd erupts in cheers. Cookie rolls off, looking around as Glory starts to get up and falls to a knee, wincing a bit.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Cookie Dreams and Jordan Majors, the Psychonauts!”

Sharper: “I don’t believe it! Cookie Dreams was in the right position. They got Jordan out, but Selena down for just long enough.”

Knots: “Cookie made sure to hit that. She knew that was her one shot. And she got it! Psychonauts in the finals!”

Sharper: “Despite this for Regan Street, that driving Selena and Glory, Jordan and Cookie’s will, and timing, was enough!”

Cookie rolls off and leans on the ropes. A look of relieve and pride is on her face as she starts to get up. Selena just looks up at the lights.

Sharper: “A disheartening loss though for Selena Frost and Glory Braddock, a week out from the Ace Marshall gauntlet for the World Title!”

Jordan starts to get up on the floor. Glory looks at her and then grabs her and helps her up. Jordan looks at her. Glory points to the ring. Jordan rolls in and Cookie gets up, staggering over and helping her up. The official raises their arms. Glory walks around the ring to check on Selena as Selena looks over to her, the disappointment evident on her face. Jordan and Cookie start to let the win sink in as the fans cheer for them and the scene cuts away.

Bree Lancaster is shown in her locker room with her World Championship. Scott Burnside nods.

Scott: “Ready?”

Bree: “Oh yeah. Ready especially after watching Selena fall short. Guess the weight of Regan was too much. Glory too. Oh well….time to show what a champion does.”

Bree turns and Andrew Raynes knocks on the door, peaking his head in.

Raynes: “Ready?”

Bree: “Are you?”

Raynes: “Ready to knock a few heads around, cause some destruction, piss off SCW and leave. Sure.”

Bree: “Good.”

Raynes: “Only have the one belt?”

Bree looks down at the belt on her shoulder.

Bree: “Yeah…don’t need to carry the fake one. Still had David’s name on it. Let’s go.”

Raynes smirks and heads off as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Bree Lancaster & Andrew Raynes vs. A/C Unit

Tag League Semi-Finals

The lights suddenly go out in the arena. A few seconds of dark silence are followed by the opening synth of "Out in the Cold" by Judas Priest chiming throughout the arena. Some dark blue lights come on near the entrance ramp, lighting up the stage and arena with an eerie bluish hue as dry ice begins to spread across the stage. Several seconds pass and right as the sound of a snare echoes throughout the arena, a giant white metal container slowly rises up through the left side of the stage with two words plastered upon it.

A/C UNIT

The guitars kick in and Asher Hayes busts out through one side of the container, clad in his signature long leather jacket and sunglasses with a cloud of frozen mist following him out of the container. He's quickly followed by Cid Turner, who busts out of the opposite side of the container looking disheveled and just generally confused and for some reason not wearing a shirt or jacket while being in an ice box.

Phillips: “The following contest tonight is one of the semi-final matches for the Tag League and has a thirty minute time limit! First, on their way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado respectively, they are Asher Hayes and Cid Turner, they are A/C Unit!”

The crowd cheers as they both make their way towards the center stage, both shivering due to being in a giant ice box for almost two minutes. Once they're properly warmed up, they make their way down towards the ring through the dry ice. They both go up on steel steps on the opposite sides of each other and climb the turnbuckles, pointing dramatically at each other from across the ring in perfect unison and breathing heavily as the chorus of the song plays, the passionate audience singing along.

"I'm out in the cold

Out in the cold

Hear me calling

Cold

Out in the cold

Please rescue me"

They both hop down to the apron and step in the ring. Asher leans over the top rope and chucks his shades into the crowd and takes his jacket off as Cid nervously strokes his overgrown beard with both hands. They meet each other in the middle and hit each other with a quick fist bump as the lights come back on and their music begins to fade.

Sharper: “Cid Turner and Asher Hayes have their own rivals, but tonight, they’re hoping to do one thing they’ve had their eyes on for a long time, to get to the top of the Tag Division.”

Knots: “Won’t be facing Dark Fantasy as they hoped to, but they can outlast them!”

The lights dim as a voice backed by piano music fill the arena.

{That's the price you pay.... Leave behind your heartache, cast away
Just another product of today.... Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge, face up... 'cause you're a NATURAL}

As the heavy music of Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster, World Championship around her waist, is standing on the stage, a white robe over her gear and her arms spread wide. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her. The crowd boos heavily.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside, she is the SCW World Champion, Bree Lancaster!"

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp, Bree holding her arms out all the way to the ring. She stops at the steps and Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. He goes to the apron as Bree walks to the center of the ring, turning as she does. She then walks a circle in the ring showing off, before going to the corner. She removes the robe and the SCW World Championship and hands it off as her music fades.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster bringing in a hell of a ringer to get this done. Her friend, Andrew Raynes. Last time they teamed, they were holding Tag Gold. Well, tonight, the World Champion is hoping for another big night.”

Knots: “Yeah, but it’s been a while, and arrogance can only get you so far!”

Sharper: “We’ll find out. She has a huge couple of weeks. Tonight, Tag League. Next week, World Championship on the line. Ace Marshall cashing in his Trios Tournament contract for a massive sixteen person gauntlet match for the World Title!”

The arena goes dark and strobe lights pulse through the arena as "Through Struggle" hits the speakers. The crowd erupts into raucous boos as the lights dim around the entrance ramp, smoke begins to rise. After the intro kicks in, the lights start flashing as the smoke gets thicker, after a few moments we see Andrew Raynes appear through the smoke, his head shifted towards the ring, focused, a cold stare. He stands there for a few seconds still looking downwards, devoid of the fans, as he is introduced.

Phillips: “Her partner, from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, he is Andrew Raynes!”

As his introduction is finished, he starts taunting the fans, showing people how proud he is to hold the title. He then starts walking down towards the ring. He walks up the stairs into the ring and walks into the middle of the ring and continues to taunt the fans as they continue to rain down boos on him.

Sharper: “Raynes getting a warm welcome.”

Knots: “Well he hates them. They hate him. It’s kinda mutual!”

Sharper: “But they’ll hate him more if he can help Bree get to the finals and then win the Tag League.”

The bell then sounds and Andrew Raynes runs across the ring and jumps up and boots Cid in the side of the head. He falls through the ropes to the floor. Raynes rolls over and gets up and Asher grabs him and clubs him in the back as Raynes goes for body blows to the ribs. The crowd roars as the two brawl, Raynes pushing Asher back into his corner. Bree just smirks.

Sharper: “And Raynes starting this one off hot!”

Knots: “Reminding everyone what he can do. Piss people off and kick ass!”

Raynes shoulders Hayes in the ribs once and then again before backing out and whipping him across the ring. Bree grabs Hayes and Hayes tries to get free, but Raynes runs after him and nails him with a sandwiching clothesline. Hayes falls to the mat. Raynes tags in Bree. Bree climbs up to the top rope as the crowd boos and Bree looks at Hayes before diving off with a big splash. The crowd ohs. Bree hooks the leg.

Hayes kicks out and rolls away from the corner. Bree gets up and Cid pulls himself back up. Bree stomps Hayes in the head. He rolls over. Bree stomps him again. Asher rolls to the ropes. He starts to use them to get up and Bree runs across the ring. She bounces off and Asher gets up and lifts her up and goes for a back drop. Bree spins through and lands on the apron. Bree then cuffs Asher in the back of the head. Bree then grabs Asher and pulls him back and hooks his head, but Asher fights her off and then turns around and nails her with a forearm shot. She lands on the floor and spins around. (1) Asher runs across the ring, bounces off and then dives through the ropes with a tope suicida onto the World Champion! (1)

Sharper: “Hayes dives through the ropes, taking down Bree Lancaster!”

Knots: “That’s one way to turn it around. Bree’s not used to people throwing themselves at her. They normally run away!”

Bree winces and rolls over. (2) Hayes gets up and grabs her and pulls her up, rolling her into the ring. (3) He rolls in after. Bree slowly gets up and Hayes bounces off the ropes and nails her with a clothesline, knocking her down. Hayes then turns and grabs her and pulls her up and tags in Cid. The crowd cheers as Cid enters and looks around and kicks Bree in the ribs. Hayes grabs her as she pops up and hits a Russian leg sweep. He rolls over and Cid hits a running elbow drop. He goes for the pin.

Bree kicks out. She rolls over and Cid gets up as Asher leaves the ring. Cid grabs Bree and runs her into the corner, face first. Cid whips her across the ring. Bree hits the corner and staggers out and Cid lifts her up and hits a back body drop. Bree starts to get up and Cid jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a variation of a Denver Diving Kick, but Bree ducks. Cid lands on his feet and spins around. Bree then jumps up and hits a dropkick. Cid hits the mat. He rolls over and Bree tags in Andrew. Andrew Raynes enters as Cid gets up in the neutral corner. Raynes runs over and nails him with repeated blows to the stomach and ribs.

Sharper: “Raynes back in and right after Cid Turner.”

Knots: “Acting like Cid owes him money. That would be a trick. This is the first time I’m sure they’ve crossed paths!”

Raynes keeps hammering away on Cid.

Raynes backs up and holds his hands up. He then looks at Cid and runs at him and goes for a jumping dropkick, but Cid drops down. Raynes hits the top rope and flips down. He starts to get up and Cid runs out and grabs him by the head and hits a bulldog. Turner rolls him over, hooking the leg.

Raynes kicks out. Both men get up and Cid forearms Raynes in the jaw. He nails him again and then goes to whip him across, but Raynes spins through and sends Cid in. Cid bounces off and Raynes scoops him up for a tilt-a-whirl, but Cid counters with an arm drag. Raynes looks up annoyed and gets up and runs at Cid and Cid jumps up and hits a dropkick. Raynes hits the mat and Cid runs into the ropes. Hayes blind tags himself in and Cid bounces off and Raynes goes for a clothesline. Cid ducks and keeps running before Hayes enters and jumps up and hits a running high knee to the jaw and Cid nails him with a clothesline. Hayes goes for the pin.

Bree pulls him off.

Cid: “Hey! You stay away from his leg you leg breaking hussy!”

The crowd roars as Bree just looks at Cid, shaking her head. She exits as Cid is forced out. Raynes turns and gets up and Hayes grabs him and hits a back suplex. Hayes turns and moves to the neutral corner. He climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars as he gets up to the top rope and looks at Raynes and Hayes goes for a frog splash, but Raynes gets his knees up. Hayes rolls through in pain. Raynes rolls over and turns and uses the ropes to get up. Hayes starts to get up and Raynes hits a kick to his ribs. Hayes drops to his knees and Raynes tags in Bree. Bree enters and the two look at one another before both lunge and hit sandwiching superkicks to the head of Hayes. The crowd ohs. Bree and Andrew then both run across and go after Cid. Cid tries to defend himself, swatting at both and then catching a shot on Bree and another on Andrew before springboarding to the top rope. He dives forward, but Raynes and Lancaster telegraph it, guiding him down, ribs first into their knees. The crowd ohs. Cid rolls over, holding his ribs.

Sharper: “Raynes and Lancaster saw Cid coming!”

Knots: “Chad Evans had to love that. That was a glorious crash and burn. And now Hayes may be out.”

Sharper: “They may just need to cover him!”

Lancaster now goes to Hayes for the pin. Raynes smirks as he stands in the ring.

Hayes shoots his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Raynes looks over. He goes back over and the official tells him to leave the ring. Raynes snaps at him. Bree then tells him to leave as Andrew steps out and Bree grabs Hayes by the head, cradling it before hammering away on him with repeated forearm shots. She gets up and Hayes rolls over in pain. Hayes grabs at the ropes, right by Raynes, using them to get up and Raynes jumps up and rakes Hayes’ knuckle on the middle rope. Hayes pulls away in pain and steps toward Bree who nails him with the BOGO. Hayes hits the mat. Lancaster goes for the pin.

Hayes shoots his shoulder up again. Bree looks up. She then turns and Raynes asks to enter. Bree tags him in and he does. Bree grabs Hayes and holds him up and Raynes blasts him with a hard right. Asher falls to the mat. Cid grab at the ropes, reaching out as Raynes then grabs Asher and pulls him up and knees him in the ribs. He turns and goes to whip him across the ring. Hayes bounces off and Raynes scoops him up, but Hayes lands behind Raynes. The crowd roars. Raynes turns and Hayes hits a step-up enziguri. Raynes falls to his knee and Hayes scrambles up, runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a double knee to the jaw. Raynes falls back and Hayes rolls next to him, both down. The referee starts his count. (1)

Sharper: “Hayes with a flurry, likely out of desperation!”

Knots: “He got him. Twice. Right on the butt of the jaw! And Cid, he wants in!”

Sharper: “Cid Turner, wanting in. Hayes has taken a beating in this one. Lancaster and Raynes cutting him off. Can he get to the corner!”

Lancaster paces a bit as Hayes rolls over. (2) He looks up at Cid. Raynes winces, blinking as he rubs his jaw. (3) He slowly rolls over and Hayes crawls a bit closer. (4) The crowd roars as Hayes dives and tags in Cid. Cid enters the ring and Raynes gets up and Cid runs over and hits a dropkick. He gets up and Raynes get up again and Cid nails him with a clothesline. Bree enters, but Cid quickly elbows her in the jaw and Bree falls back to the ropes. Cid follows up with a clothesline. The crowd roars. Cid looks at Bree a moment, admiring it as Raynes then runs up behind him and rolls him up for a school boy.

Cid kicks out. Both get up and Raynes kicks him in the ribs. He places his head between his legs and goes for a powerbomb, but Cid counters with a frankensteiner. The crowd roars. Raynes rolls over. He starts to get up and turns and Cid runs at the ropes, bouncing off and Hayes runs out with him and both nail Raynes with a double inverted bulldog. The crowd roars. Cid turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope.

Sharper: “Cid Turner going to the top now! A/C Unit turning it around.”

Knots: “Momentum shifting and they can feel it. They know they need to do something big!”

Sharper: “Cid to the top.”

Bree manages to get up and climbs up to the apron. She runs over and grabs Cid and pulls on him. Cid however pushes her off and then jumps off and hits a Denver Diving Kick, jumping back in the ring, but catching Bree in the shoulder. She falls to the floor. Raynes, however, recovers and grabs Cid from behind, pushing him into the ropes before then throwing him back with a release full nelson suplex. The crowd ohs. Raynes however lands and Hayes jumps to the ropes and hits an Ash-Sault onto Raynes. The crowd roars. The official tries to get Hayes out of the ring.

Sharper: “Raynes with a beautiful full nelson suplex!”

Knots: “Cid landed on his head! And the head of hair only gives so much cushion!”

Sharper: “But Hayes caught Raynes and both Raynes and Turner are down. The legal competitors in this match!”

Hayes rolls over and Bree then runs along the apron and nails Hayes with a spear along the apron. The crowd ohs. Cid then looks up and runs over and boots Bree in the side of the head. She falls to the floor. The crowd roars. Raynes then runs up behind Cid and goes for an Okana roll. Cid can’t hold onto the ropes and Raynes rolls through, but Cid then rolls through too and bridges back.

The crowd roars. Raynes rolls over and turns and Cid rolls over to the floor. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Cid Turner and Asher Hayes, A/C Unit!”

Sharper: “Cid Turner pins Raynes! He wins the match! A/C Unit moves on to the finals!”

Knots: “Cid just rolled through, caught Raynes. They had it, but Cid saw Asher down and knew he had to figure something out and did!”

Sharper: “Bridging back for the extra leverage. That gets the three!”

Bree rolls over on the floor, wincing as Scott starts to help her up. Cid looks around as Asher holds his ribs and staggers over. Cid runs around the ring to check on Asher and help him up. The crowd cheers them as Asher starts to get up and looks up. They start to walk around the ring.

Sharper: “And that means the Psychonauts will face A/C Unit in the finals. Talk about a hell of a match to end it later tonight!”

Knots: “Could’ve been any of them. Four great teams. Sure, two had replacements. But the championship talent on display. A/C Unit and Psychonauts survive and advance!”

Bree winces and leans on the ropes, holding her jaw as Andrew Raynes gets up, hands on his hips, annoyed, before the scene cuts away.

Breakdown opens up backstage as we see Selena Frost in her locker room, leaning forward, taking a deep breath and running her hand through her hair. Glory Braddock enters the room. Selena looks over to her.

Glory: “Sorry….”

Selena: “No, I should apologize. One moment…that’s what we gave her.”

Glory: “Who’d have thought…Cookie….”

Selena: “Unfortunately, looks like both had those one moment moments….Just anted to put a smile on Regan’s face. End this with a win at the end. But…”

Glory: “You still can do that. Going to be harder. Next week…”

Selena: “Yeah, well, if I can get lucky enough to get my hands on Bree.”

Glory: “That’s just part of it. We’ll have to get through each other…and I don’t plan to have another moment.”

Selena: “Neither do I.”

Glory and Selena look at one another, a moment of silence befalls them.

Glory: “Tonight wasn’t out night. Let’s see who can make next week theirs.”

Glory heads off as Selena watches her go. She just nods.

Selena: “Yeah…we’ll see.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Cid Turner and Asher Hayes walk into their locker room, Hayes holds his lower back a bit, wincing.

Hayes: “Jesus she hits hard. Doesn’t matter as we’re goin’ to the finals!”

Cid: “Yeah, totally…yeah…You’re okay, right? Right?”

Cid looks at Hayes.

Hayes: “I’ll be fine, bro. Just get some ice and I’ll be good.”

They step in and Cid steps forward.

Hayes: “Look-“

Cid walks forward and we see a Playstation 2 with Madden NFL 2006 on top of it. There’s a note.

Hayes: “Seriously, Chad?”

Cid: “I used to play this crap backstage all the time. It….it was my thing. I didn’t take anything seriously and….”

Hayes: “What’s it say?”

Cid: “Sorry you lost.”

Hayes: “Well right there, we gave him the big F U.”

Cid: “Go back to do something you still can be good at. Stop humiliating yourself…at least unintentionally.”

Cid crumples the paper and throws it down.

Hayes: “You gonna-“

Cid: “No…we have a Tag League to win.”

The crowd roars as the scene changes.

Cookie Dreams and Jordan Majors are backstage as Cookie is trying to come down from the high of the first match.

Cookie: “I can’t believe it…I pinned her…I’ve pinned Selena Frost.”

Jordan: “Told you we can do it. And to hit it just that perfectly. You had a moment and you took it. One more match and we’re facing Suited and Booted, Cook. And then next week…”

Cookie: “Yeah, about that-“

Applauding is heard as Ace Marshall walks forward to the two of them.

Ace: “Two of my favourite girls! Kicking ass out there. Always fun to watch someone have Selena fall on her face!”

Jordan: “One more match still Ace.”

Ace: “Can’t mean I can’t come here and say hi. I mean, Holly gave me a kiss for last week, so well-“

Majors rolls her eyes.

Cookie: “I don’t need to thank you for anything.”

Ace: “Oh? I mean you’re in the gauntlet. I’ve always believed in you. Kicking ass, selling ass and well-“

Cookie: “Thank Ace, but I don’t want the shot next week.”

Ace looks at her a bit confused. Jordan is even a bit taken aback.

Jordan: “Cook, you sure?”

Cookie: “Yes. I want to earn my shot. And don’t get me wrong. You’ve earned it Jordan. Others, like even Selena, or Asher, they’ve earned it. Me…I…I just don’t want it this way. I want to work up. I…need that. I need that respect. I need to know I can do it and that everyone else feels I can do it!”

Ace: “Well I don’t respect it, but whatever. Probably shot you up there too early.”

Cookie looks at Ace a bit confused by that statement, even hurt.

Cookie: “Hey! Just because you don’t care if anyone respects you, doesn’t me I have to be the same!”

Ace: “Whoa, whoa…easy Cookie. I was just saying…a year ago you were selling a crappy sex book and some latex and rubber items. I get it. Walk before you run. Crawl before you walk. Kick ass later. And Jordan…I will still try and kick your ass next week to win the World Title again. Look forward to you trying the same.”

Ace winks as he walks off and Jordan watches him leave. Cookie just looks at him annoyed as the scene cuts to the ring.

Crystal Zdunich vs. Katie Steward

The arena fades to black as the screen lights up and we are treated to an old school movie countdown image.

THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!

“I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross begins to blast all across the speakers and as that happens we are able to see Crystal Zdunich emerging through the backstage curtain. Crystal smiles as her grouping of paparazzi gather up in front of the ring and they snag photos of the Latina beauty. Shortly after, Lexy Chapel comes from the back, taking her place next to Crystal. Lexy cradles a few bedazzled water bottles in one arm and carries two pieces of cardboard in the other as her and Crystal begin their walk down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, accompanied by Lexy Chapel, from Los Angeles, California, she is The Silver Screen Queen, Crystal Zdunich!”

Sharper: “Crystal Zdunich making her way to the ring now, followed by Lexy Chapel, who seems to be hauling some hardware.”

Crystal gets to the ring and then runs up the steps where she walks towards the middle of the apron. She blows kisses out to the crowd before dropping into a split entering the ring. She pops back up doing a hair flip as she goes to her corner. Meanwhile, Lexy turns the corner and goes to the announce desk. She sets the water bottles onto the desk before taking the two pieces of cardboard out. She hooks each piece to the corners of the desk.

Knots: “Hey, leave our desk out of this!”

Lexy steps back to admire her handiwork as we see it’s a single picture split in two. Crystal poses on one side and on the other is the title card for her TV show, “The Wife”. Lexy nods before going around the desk and taking a seat, putting on a headset.

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel joining us on commentary, apparently.”

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

The arena lights dim down and pink light shines on the stage.

Lexy: “Okay, so, I guess I’m not allowed a microphone after last week, so I’m here.”

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

Knots: “Did you get permission to join us here then?”

Lexy: “What does that have to do with anything?! We’re here to talk about Crystal and her wonderful television show, ‘The Wife’.”

TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to one another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length.

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

Sharper: “We’re actually here to call a match.”

Lexy: “It’s called multitasking. Speaking of, The Wife’s not all we’re promoting tonight. We’re also extending the reach of our brand.”

We see Lexy reach forward and grab one of the bedazzled water bottles, holding it up neatly for the camera. Knots takes one and inspects it in his hands.

Lexy: “Introducing… the new CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle, a line of drink bottles produced by yours truly and Crystal Zdunich.”

Knots: “Crystal clear water bottle?”

Lexy: “No, no. CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle. Please, respect the emphasis.”

Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner. We go back to the desk and see Lexy still proudly displaying the bottle.

Lexy: “Now, these bottles also double as fashion accessories, as you can see by the beautiful rhinestone lining.”

Knots: “Hey, mine’s missing some pieces.”

Knots holds his bottle up and we see that many of the imitation gems have fallen off due to poor craftsmanship. Lexy ignores him.

Lexy: “But not only are they beautiful. They also have great insulation and I think they’re made from recycled material or something. So, you know, you reduce your carbon footprint. But wait, there’s more! They also-”

Lexy stops when she sees TJ coming over, looking curious. She suddenly throws the headset off and goes behind Sharper and Knots.

Knots: “Hey!”

Lexy: “You stay away! I’m spreading brand awareness!”

TJ looks at the bottles and the ad and shrugs. He takes the last water bottle and takes it with him as he goes back to ringside near Katie’s corner. Meanwhile, the bell has sounded as Crystal looks to the outside at the scene of tension. She shakes her head and turns around, right into a jumping knee smash from Katie. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh, and Katie! Taking advantage of the distraction immediately!”

Katie goes for a quick pin.

Crystal kicks out just before two. Meanwhile, Lexy keeps a keen eye on TJ as she exits the desk area, returning to ringside.

Sharper: “Well, Lexy Chapel no longer with us on commentary.”

Knots: “Trying to stay out of the way of TJ at ringside here. We saw last week that not only did he ruin Lexy’s plans, but he wasn’t afraid to get physical to defend his Goddess!”

Crystal rolls over as Katie gets up. Katie drops back down with a knee drop to Crystal’s back. She keeps the knee digging in while reaching out and hooking Crystal’s neck before yanking back for the submission. Crystal rips at Katie’s hands, eventually breaking the hold. Katie keeps the knee planted and instead opts to pull on Crystal’s hair, once again yanking back. The referee warns her about the hair.

Katie lets go and gets up while Crystal rolls around on the mat. Katie poses for a jeering crowd. TJ Johnson cheers her on, thrusting the water bottle in the air with a double fist pump. Katie bends down and drags Crystal to the middle of the ring, laying her on her back. Katie drops to the mat and twirls around before dropping onto Crystal with a break dance leg drop. She goes for the cover.

Crystal kicks out just after two. Katie gets up and brings Crystal with her. She whips Crystal into the corner. Katie runs into the corner and nails Crystal with a back elbow. Both Crystal and Katie stumble out of the corner. Katie goes for The Most Beautiful Superkick Ever, but Crystal ducks it. She gets behind Katie and hooks her head before dropping down with a reverse DDT. Lexy cheers on from ringside extremely loudly.

Sharper: “Zdunich now, getting her first bit of offense in after getting surprised to start out.”

Knots: “Lexy showing some enthusiasm.”

Crystal gets up and leaves Katie down in the corner. She runs to the opposite corner and lines herself up. She leaps forward with a handspring before flipping back with a moonsault, landing flush onto Katie. The crowd ohs as Crystal hooks both of Katie’s legs on the follow up.

Katie gets a shoulder up.

Sharper: “Incredible athleticism from Zdunich.”

Knots: “And Crystal’s showing that while Lexy is out here pawning merch, she’s focused on just getting the W.”

Crystal gets to her feet, waiting for Katie to stir. As Katie gets up, Crystal throws her back down with a snapmare. She sits Katie back up before nailing her in the spine with a stiff kick. Katie winces and arches her back as Crystal runs forward and hits the ropes. She comes back and goes for a shining wizard, but Katie drops to the mat to dodge it. She gets up quickly and gets behind Crystal. She hooks both of her arms for the Platinum Blonde.

Sharper: “Katie with the counter, catching Zdunich now!”

Lexy hops up onto the apron and tries to distract Katie, but Katie ignores her and twists for the move anyway. Crystal breaks free and pushes Katie away. Crystal goes for an enzuigiri as Katie turns around, but Katie ducks it. Lexy stands on the apron behind Crystal, yelling encouragement as Crystal quickly gets up. Katie suddenly cups her hands around her mouth.

Knots: “Excuse me for one moment.”

We hear Knots slam the headset down. We briefly see him in the background, plugging his ears as Katie unleashes a deafening Goddess Scream. Crystal, however, sees it coming and drops to the mat while holding her ears in self-defense. Lexy takes the brunt of it, being blown off of the apron and onto the mats on the outside. Katie stomps on Crystal a few times.

Sharper: “The Goddess Scream from Katie Steward, absolutely piercing throughout this arena! Zdunich got out of the way of the soundwaves, but Lexy Chapel took it at full force!”

TJ spots Lexy trying to interfere and makes his way around the corner. He stops by the desk and rips off the piece of cardboard with Crystal’s face on it. Knots can be heard putting the headset back on.

Knots: “Sorry about that. I’m still recovering from The Goddess Scream from Last Grasp. I’m not taking any chances in the case of my long term hearing.”

Sharper: “TJ now, wielding Zdunich!”

Knots: “What?!”

Katie leans over the ropes to see TJ coming at Lexy, who’s now standing and snapping up close to her ear to check for hearing damage. She turns around and is immediately wholloped in the head by TJ with the piece of cardboard. Lexy looks like she was just shot as she falls to the floor in a heap.

TJ: “Stay out of our business!”

Sharper: “Lexy, taken out by TJ Johnson!”

Knots: “With the cardboard! Hoist with her own petard!”

Katie gestures towards TJ for the cardboard. TJ hops up onto the apron and gives it to her. Katie turns around and holds it up, ready to clobber Crystal with it. Crystal slowly begins to stir. However, the referee rips it away from her. He goes to the corner of the ring to discard it. With his back turned, Katie grabs Crystal from behind and hooks her arms. Katie turns Crystal around and violently nods her head towards TJ in the direction of his hand. In his hand is the CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle. TJ excitedly gives a thumbs up before steadying his arm and aiming for Crystal’s head. He throws it as hard as he can like a football at Crystal, but Crystal drops and Katie gets hit right in the nose with the CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Oh, and TJ was going for Zdunich, but Zdunich ducked!”

Knots: “Katie may have had her nose broken!”

Katie stumbles back, holding her face while wailing. TJ looks on in terror. Crystal gets up and nails him with Flashing Lights. TJ flies off of the apron and onto the mats outside.

Sharper: “TJ now, taken out!”

The referee turns around after getting rid of the cardboard and seems confused as to why there’s a CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle on the mat while Katie continues to yelp while nursing her nose. Crystal turns and goes to Katie. She grabs her and pulls her back before driving a knee into her gut. Katie keels over, now clutching her ribs. Crystal hooks Katie’s head and plants her with The Makeover. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “The Makeover from Zdunich!”

Knots: “A sickening DDT, and TJ’s not there to save Katie!”

Crystal rolls Katie over and leans back to hook the far leg.

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the bell sounds. Crystal rolls off of Katie while “I’m Coming Out” plays.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Crystal Zdunich!”

Sharper: “And despite all of the drama from last week and all of the distractions this week, this match finally took place and Zdunich picked up a much needed win!”

Crystal’s hand is raised by the referee. Crystal rips it away and picks up the CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle from the mat. She shrugs and holds it up to the crowd with a smirk. Meanwhile, Lexy begins to stir on the outside. She sees Crystal celebrating and quickly shakes off the cobwebs, sprinting towards the announcer’s desk. She grabs another CRYSTAL™ Clear Water Bottle as well as the title card for The Wife. She slides into the ring and stands in front of Crystal, standing on her tippy toes while holding both items in the air.

Knots: “Oh, good. Lexy’s back.”

Sharper: “Regardless of the surrounding circumstances, Lexy’s gotta be happy that her client has won. Katie and TJ will look to regroup after a tough loss.”

TJ cautiously slides into the ring halfway, reaching out and grabbing Katie. He drags her out of the ring and sits her on the apron, checking to make sure that her Goddess nose is undamaged. Crystal tries to step in front of Lexy, but Lexy blocks her, still displaying the items excitedly. Crystal shakes her head and just stands behind Lexy.

Sharper: “We have received word from the truck that we have a video submitted by Xander Valentine, who isn’t here tonight because he’s banned from the TD Garden.”

Knots: “Last time we were here, Xander attacked some fans in the crowd. One of our darkest moments in this company’s storied history.”

Sharper: “Let’s hear what the Executioner has to say from San Diego, California.”

With a loud beep, Xander’s face is shown on the big screen first. The feed cuts directly to the video. Xander’s bruised face still sports cuts and bandages from the hits he absorbed the week before. Behind him is a dark beach, in the moonlight you can see the waves sneaking up onto the beach before slipping away back into the dark behemoth behind him.

Valentine: “Last week, I bore the blunt of David Helms’ vengeance. I stopped him in his tracks. If there is anyone knows rage, that’s me.”

Xander stretches out his neck, rolls his shoulders, and cracks a smile. He squints for a moment back behind him.

Valentine: “It’s over. Some of you might have wondered why I hesitated to pull the trigger, not tossing David Helms to his demise, put him up high on the shelf like I have done his wife. And that’s a simple answer: I respect David. I respected that he’s unlike most of these sniveling worms in that locker room, David Helms went directly, immediately to me, and confronted me. Fought me. Yes, it might have ended him, unconscious, helpless as I cradled him in my arms, but at least he showed his guts, showed that he’s a real man. A real wrestler.”

Xander paused, lowing his head for a moment of silence. In the background, Artemis strolls across the sands, a white flowing gown trailing her. She’s a comet out in the night sky. It’s distinguishable that she isn’t wearing her usual mask, but her features were obscured by the night. She seems like a phantom.

Valentine: “And about Regan? I did what I did. There’s a part of me that regret that I had to go to such an extreme. That’s what happens when people push me. That’s what happens when people don’t bend a knee, don’t kiss the ring. Respect me. Now I hope her surgery goes well, she learns from her mistakes, and comes back a smarter person.”

Xander snickers, showing his bright white teeth. Something obviously amusing has dawned on him.

Valentine: “And for those who challenge me on social media, hidden from behind a screen, trying to hijack the narrative. I don’t wish to exact any more a toll on the Street and Helm dynasties. I consider my business finished. I’m not going to indulge you in your death wish. It’s done. It’s over.”

“As for Gavin Taylor, my next unwitting victim…”

Xander reaches down, brandishes the United States Championship. Xander’s shadow obscures the intricate designs on the ornament. Its metal doesn’t reflect any light, a dull object in Xander’s possession

Valentine: “This is a token of joy. A reminder that I’ve robbed from Selena. A testament that I’m better. You’ve earned your chance to challenge me. You have every right to come at me, test yourself against me. You’re wise to be scared. Because intimidation is only the tip of the iceberg, the real gunalet is me, alone in the ring, in the opposing corner. I make or break wrestlers. And you have come to the crossroads of your career. If you wish to ascend higher, you’re going to have survive my hell or…”

Xander turns the camera back towards the dark, featureless abyss of the horizon behind him, stretching out over the restless black giant.

Valentine: “Fade to black.”

The video ends there. The cameras turn back to the announcers at ringside.

Knots: “I don’t know why we give that man a platform to speak. He’s a bully. He’s out to hurt people. And he hasn’t changed one bit.”

Sharper: “It sounds like he’s putting his Frozen Hell saga behind him, turning his focus now on the number one contender to his United States Championship, Gavin Taylor.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Blake Mason is shown in his locker room. He slowly looks up as Jaxson Sullivan looks at him.

Sullivan: “You ready for tonight?”

Blake: “I just hope to God Giovanni is there. To come here…my home…and take him out…”

Sullivan: “I’m still not sure about this. Can you trust Katya?”

Blake looks at Sullivan.

Blake: “Do I have much of a choice? Now, excuse me. I need to get ready.”

Blake gets up and heads off. The scene cuts back to the ring.

Christy Matthews vs. Derek Adonis

The bell sounds capturing the the Bostonian crowds attention, inside the ring stands Jason Philips with his trusty microphone and million dollar smile. Ready for the introductions.

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall and has a ten minute time limit! Introducing first, he hails from Las Vegas, Nevada, and weighed in tonight at two-hundred and seventy pounds… DEREK ADONIS!!!”

The lights to the arena go out as the choral sounds of "Personal Jesus" by Vocal Skyline begins to play. As the song begins, Derek Adonis steps out atop the ramp, clad in a white robe with a black sash over his neck. He stops atop the ramp for a brief prayer before walking to the ring. He attempts to shake the hands of his congregation along the way, though only those willing to present.

Sharper: “The new and “improved?” Derek Adonis coming out here tonight and he has a tall task in front of him.”

Knots: “He certainly does! Derek no stranger to Infamous and tonight he faces Christy Matthews, and boy is she pissed as of late.”

Once he gets to the ring, he climbs up the stairs and passes through the middle and top ropes. Stepping into the ring, Derek moves to the middle of the ring where he bows - another moment in inspirational prayer.

Sharper: “No long with Cookie Dreams he has gone on to forsake his mantra of old KABLAM, and is now the man we’re all seeing now.”

Knots: “It’s a far cry from how he used to be, but if he’s happy about it who are we to judge it’s 2021!”

The crowd still mixed in their feelings to the change are evident as he looks out to his congregation and nods to himself spying some would be sinners that could use converting… Once the music dies down 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. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.
“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system. The fans boo loudly as we cut to the back. In the back we see Christy Matthews with taped fists and a red ring jacket with the hood pulled up over her head. She flexes her wrists for a few moments before looking behind her where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren both joining her. Behind them appears to be CHBK, Alexander Crowe and Christopher Richter. The fans boo louder as Infamous behind to walk the corridors toward the ring.

...E B D O N E N T E R T A I N M E N T P R E S E N T S...

...C H R I S T Y M A T T H E W S...

The music keeps playing as we see Christy appear in the doorway that security previously opened. She pauses, her head down for a moment before extending her arms in the mock crucifix pose. After a moment she starts walking to the ring, accompanied by the rest of Infamous. When she approaches ringside, she doesn’t even break stride, simply vaulting over the guardrail and toward the ring apron where she jumps up, quickly ascending the turnbuckles and extends her arms again in the mock crucifix pose.

Phillips: “Introducing, from the City of Angels, weighing one hundred and thirty-seven pounds and representing Infamous, she is accompanied to the ring by Christopher Richter, CHBK, Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor and Syren, this is CHRISTY MATTHEWS!”

She steps up onto the top turnbuckle and then jumps down to the ring, taking off her jacket and throwing it into the corner. At ringside we see Ravyn Taylor slip it out of the ring. Christy then drops to her knees, extending her arms out again before collapsing back into a seated position in the corner as the rest of Infamous gather around her corner. While sat in the corner she adjusts her Infamous armband, tapping it with two fingers as she looks to the camera.

Sharper: “There she is and if looks could kill right now, then Christy would have her own Netflix episode.”

Knots: “Christy livid that Ace Marshall never included her in the Gauntlet set for next week, tonight however she looks to take that frustration out on Derek.”

The bell sounds and the SCW Bostonian crowd roars Derek once again on one knee praying to the corner. Christy paces back and forth before rushing across the ring and leaping into the air before driving both her feet into the back of Derek’s head and knocking him down, she rolls back to her feet as Adonis rolls to his back into the corner. Christy is quick to run at the corner and leaps into the air once again looking for a double stomp, but Derek rolls out of the corner with Christy stomping the bottom turnbuckle. Adonis is back to his feet now as Christy turns around and leaps off for a missile drop kick off the second rope, Derek falls to the canvas and Matthews is quick to follow up with a cover.

1… KICK OUT BY ADONIS!!

Sharper: “Pressure from the early on from Matthews as expected, but managed just a 1 count from the official.”

Knots: “We expected her to come out swinging, there is no love lost between Infamous and Derek Adonis. But damn she isn’t wasting any time.”

Derek pushes Christy off and rolls away, she jumps to her feet and walks over to the former king of Kablam. She pulls him up but he breaks her grip and pushes her away, Matthews stumbles back a few paces and Adonis quickly rushes at her and throws his body weight behind the shoulder block which knows her down to the canvas with authority. Outside the ring Crowe is seen yelling at the Official about something, but it is falling on deaf ears. Everyone else from Infamous watching intently. Christy rolls to her side but is helped up to her feet, she drives an elbow into the gut of Derek stunning him, she hits another and one more before backing away and hitting the ropes before running back and connecting with a stiff forearm shot to the face. Adonis stumbles back a little dazed and Christy hits the ropes with a second attempt with a forearm shot, but Adonis staggers again from the impact which echoes around the arena. Christy glares and angrily runs at the ropes full speed for momentum now, hits the cables and runs back at Derek looking for a third and possibly final forearm shot, but Adonis catches her and spins around with a vicious spinning slam into the canvas before covering.

1…

2… KICK OUT BY MATTHEWS!

Sharper: “The weight behind that slam is telling, say what you want about Derek Adonis and his… Quirks, he is almost TWO Christy Matthews in weight.”

Knots: “That is a lot of heft and the experienced Matthews helped with the momentum, and like that this thing could be blown wide open and Infamous know it.”

Outside CHBK is seen talking amongst the others now as Derek rolls off Matthews who holds her back in pain. The crowd still very mixed, but a faint Derek chant begins amongst the most loyal fans of his. He winces as he rolls to his knees and begins to get up. CHBK is now saying something to Christy to get her attention but the larger Derek is already now on his feet, he notices Matthews slowly getting to hers and pulls her up to hers now and Irish whips her across the ring into the nearby corner where she rests... Derek backs to the opposite corner and runs across the ring and looks for a big splash on Matthews which connects to a mixed roar from the crowd. He follows that up with a Belly to Belly Suplex and another cover.

1…

2… NO KICK OUT BY MATTHEWS!!

Outside the ring we see some members of Infamous getting antsy just a little, Chris Richter especially pacing back and forth. Derek Adonis can feel the momentum shifting in his favour as he looks up to the heavens and prays to whichever deity he now believes in. Christy rolls away and holds her ribs while wincing. Derek gets to his feet now and looks to motivate himself more. Christy pulls herself up using the ropes and sneers while in pain, anger fully on her face as Derek rushes at her however this time she leaps onto the middle rope and springboards back and connects with a roundhouse kick into the face of Adonis, the big man crashing to the canvas before rolling away to the apron as he holds his face.

Knots: “Oooh what a shot from Matthews! Vicious Roundhouse kick assisted by the ropes!!”

Sharper: “Christy put all of that into the face of Adonis, he is rocked.”

Matthews gets up and screams in rage before running at Adonis and hitting a shotgun dropkick, Christy putting her full weight behind it which sends Adonis falling backwards through the middle ropes. He hits the apron and rolls to the floor with a Thud as the crowd buzzes. Derek shakes the cobwebs up and staggers to his feet before turning around to the crowd where one fan is wearing a KABLAM shirt. Immediately he diverts his attention to them instead of his surroundings.

Derek: “YOU! Why must you wear this filth?!”

The fan shrugs as Derek looks away in disgust only to fall short of Christopher Richter, Adonis immediately letting out the girlish of screams before stumbling back only to turn around to find more members of Infamous blocking his path, more screams ensue which get a few laughs from the crowd as well as Alexander Crowe who stops him from screaming. He motions to the ring, Crowe leaping onto the apron and sitting on the middle rope while Christy is almost being told by the official to wait. Derek looks at his options and pulls himself up onto the apron and steps through the middle ropes, but at that moment Crowe slips to the apron, the middle cable then springing up right into the groin of Adonis!

Knots: “Oooh right in the family joules!”

The referee rushes over to lambast Alexander Crowe who holds his arms up innocently as Derek steps into the ring grabbing hold of his crotch in obvious pain. Christy now charges at Adonis and swiftly kicks him in the groin again behind the refs back which doubles him over in twice the pain and from there she hits the Happily (N)ever After!

Sharper: “Evenflow DDT into he canvas, that has to be it, Matthews has put away so many with that move over the years!”

Mathews rolls over Adonis with a slight struggle given his dead weight, but pulls it off and covers while hooking a leg.

1…

2..

3!!!

The bell sounds and “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hit’s over the P.A System, Christy gets to her feet as Infamous now step into the ring. The official tries to raise her arm but she snatches it away and goes to back hand them before CHBK comes in and raises her arm instead as the crowd boos loudly.

Sharper: “What a picture, and what a message they’re sending.”

Knots: “Especially Matthews who no doubt along with the rest of infamous will be keeping an eye on things whether the remainder of the World Tag League or the 16 person Gauntlet next week.”

The camera focuses on the ring once more which now shows the official standing in front of Adonis as Infamous exit the ring and begin to head towards the back.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jessica Winters is with David Helms.”

The scene cuts backstage where Jessica Winters stands next to David Helms.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. David, last week, you had a war with Xander Valentine, only ended when Xander stopped choking you out. I know you’re still hot about everything with Regan. We’ve heard that she’s had neck surgery and is likely out for the foreseeable future…David…”

David: “You don’t need to say more. Of course, I’m pissed off. The last couple of weeks have been a nightmare for so many reason, personally, professionally…to watch my wife who struggles to do some things she always could…”

David sighs.

David: “I know she’s a fighter and at some point, she will find some way to fight back and knowing her, one way or another, she will appear in a wrestling ring again.”

The crowd roars.

David: “As for Xander…I don’t think I’m done with him. Last week, it only served to make me feel better for a moment, but at some point, I will get my hands on you again!”

Jessica: “Well David, you do have a Trios Tournament contract from last year and….you could use that.”

David nods.

David: “Yeah…I could. But if Xander is telling the truth about anything he’s said, I shouldn’t need to use it. I have other plans for that, plans I’m not going to let all of this derail because some things are bigger than me…I’ll reveal that soon enough. But right now, I’m a ball of anger and hate and I hate that…because I’d rather go with the flow, after being in this business for as long as I have….well…All I’ll say is that part of me glad I’m not in the gauntlet next week. I’m in no frame of mind to become World Champion again…and right now, I need to figure out where to best throw my energies.”

David turns to Jessica and then walks off.

Jessica: “David Helms, the former World Champion. Regan Street definitely on his mind. Breakdown returns after this.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Syren vs. Tommy Valentine

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is scheduled for one fall, and will be officiated under the standard rules and regulations of Supreme Championship Wrestling…”

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

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and we cut to the hallways in the back, where the cameras watch as Syren rounds a corner on her way to the ring. She’s got her hands taped, appears to be in her ring gear with her ring jacket on, but doesn’t even acknowledge the camera. Behind her are notably CHBK and Alexander Crowe, and we can see Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews in the background as well. The crowd boos as this footage is shown on the screens. As the lights come back up in the arena, we see Syren walking through the doorway that security entered through moments earlier. She stands in the aisleway for a moment before turning her back to the camera. On the back of her jacket we see the Infamous skull logo.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. From behind her we see the rest of Infamous also walking through the doorway, led by CHBK. Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews also have similar jackets to Syren, with Christy’s being red in design and with a hood pulled up over her head. Syren leads the pack to the guard rail with the security walking alongside them, holding back any fans from getting too close.
Phillips: “Introducing, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor, Christy Matthews, Christopher Richter and SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, hailing from Los Angeles, California, and weighing one hundred and twenty nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN!”
Syren smirks as she’s introduced. Once they get to the guard rail Syren jumps over before the camera follows her walking up the ring steps. Once there we see Alexander Crowe leap onto the apron and sit on the middle rope, lowering it for her. She steps between the ropes and leans back to kiss him before Syren climbs the turnbuckles and points to herself confidently, shouting down at those at ringside as they jeer her. She takes her jacket off and tosses it to Alexander at ringside as she adjusts the skull-logo armband on her arm, pointing it out to the camera with a grin on her face and tapping it with two fingers.

Sharper: “Some people are seeing this as the perfect opportunity for Syren to warm up for next week’s big match. She is going to have her work cut out after all if she wishes to win back the SCW World Championship in that Gauntlet match!”

Knots: “Two former World Champions clashing here tonight.”

Sharper: “It’s going to be crazy, you never know, Syren and Ravyn, the most loyal of partners, they might meet each other in the match, and put their partnership aside for a chance to be World Champion.”

Knots: “That’d be exciting tho! It’s every wrestler for their selves.”

Phillips: “And her opponent…”

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

HEART FILLED WITH HATE

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

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

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

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverbrates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start jeering, the heat almost palpable in the air.

Phillips: “Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 205 pounds, accompanied by Kandis and Olaf Erlandsson, Thomas Valentine!”

The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp as he looks out into the audience that are now booing loudly, chanting obscenities in some cases. He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. The smirk turns to a full on grin as "The Modern Day Viking" Olaf Erlandsson walks out from the back and stands behind Thomas who spins around and then pat's Olaf's shoulder before turning back around and looking out at the audience with smug satisfaction. Kandis joins, clapping from the side as fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before Thomas starts walking down to the ring, Olaf slowly walking behind him.

Sharper: “Thomas Valentine is in a rut lately, and he knows that if he defeats Syren, he’ll be back on the right track. Huge opportunity for him.”

Knots: “If you beat who some claim to be the GOAT, you’re definitely back on the radar.”

As he walks past the barrier he looks out into the crowds and goes to high five a few fans and moves his hand at the last second, instead running it through his hair and chuckling before moving on down the ramp, the smirk still on his face before he slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before looking at all the fans in the crowd with undisguised disgust. Olaf looks in the ring at Valentine, an emotionless expression on his face as he watches Thomas showboating. Meanwhile, Thomas jumps down and does the same to all the turnbuckles, soaking in the disapproval of the fans before standing still in the center, cranking his neck.

Sharper: “We’re about to get underway. Waiting for the opening bell-“

Syren looks on not impressed. Thomas Valentine suddenly turns around, charges towards Syren, flying past the referee and takes her down with a flying forearm. Syren hurries to her feet and there’s a Tommy again with a leg lariat this time to knock Syren off her feet. She rolls to the corner, but Tommy Valentine pursues her, stomping down at her while the bell rings.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine showing off his aggression, jumping the bell here.”

Knots: “And another factor we have to consider, Syren does not want to get beaten up here. She doesn’t want to be bruised going into that championship match.”

Sharper: “I think Tommy Valentine, whose has had a history with Dark Fantasy, would probably find it amusing to be the one to cause Syren to struggle in next week’s contest.”

Syren is pulled out of the ring by Alexander Crowe. Tommy Valentine jumps up onto the second turnbuckle and begins to yelling at Alexander. The ringside entourages begin to argue. Syren nods that she’s okay to Alexander. Ravyn jumps up onto the apron, Tommy Valentine runs towards her. She hops off while Syren uses this opportunity to get back into the ring. Tommy Valentine turns around and there’s Syren now striking with a running front dropkick. Tommy’s booted into the corner. Syren follows up with a handspring, crashing Tommy with an elbow. She goes to run away but Tommy yanks her back by the hair. Tommy pulls her around, referee warning about the hair grab, but Tommy ignores, begins to pelt the side of Syren’s head with forearms.

Sharper: “Neither competitors are known for their respect towards the rules, but Tommy right now is not paying the referee any heed.”

Knots: “It’s a risky venture there. The referee has the right to disqualify him.”

Sharper: “Knowing Syren’s competitiveness, she wouldn’t want the match to end but at the same time, she needs to get out of here quickly so she can be ready.”

Knots: “Tommy doesn’t care what the referee wants. OR what Syren wants for all that matters.”

Syren responds with a thrust to the throat. She takes Tommy’s hand on her head, blades the wrist, wrenching the arm forward. With Tommy’s bent over, Syren bombards his face with a few mule kicks, almost slapping his face with her boot. She then whips Tommy forward into the ropes. She comes running to meet him, but Tommy’s comes of the ropes with a high knee catching the oncoming Syren in the jaw. She staggers, holding her jaw, almost losing her footing. She turns and there’s the Petals of Woe right in the center of the ring. Tommy shoves her over and pins:

Sharper: “Pin fall, Tommy, after that DDT.”

1…

2…

Knots: “Syren shoots her shoulder up.”

Sharper: “Not the start Syren is looking for.”

Tommy waves for Syren to climb her feet. She labors up. Big boot to the chest sends her flying back into the corner again and he comes in, ramming his shoulder into her midsection. He then grabs her, whips her across the ring. He comes running again but this time Syren gets her boot up. Tommy staggers back wards and Syren runs forward, yanking his head down, bashing his face across her knee. He reels back. Syren throws herself forward with an European upper cut, Tommy bounces back against the ropes. Against the ropes, she drills his chest repeatedly with knife edge chops, getting some cheers from her ring crew and some boos from Tommy’s.

Sharper: “Syren picking up the intensity, not blinking.”

Knots: “Like her, don’t like her, if there’s anything Syren has that is remarkable is her ability to focus. She’s been through so much in her epic career that she is not fazed by a rough start.”

Syren reaches up, goes to snapmare Tommy to toss him over, but Tommy shoves her forward. She stops, but Tommy catches her with the Judas Syndrome. She is launched up and forward into the ropes, where she rebounds, and there’s the spear to the mat. Tommy covers again:

Sharper: “Tommy strikes hard again. His offense is brutal, it’s violent. Pin!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Still only a two count. Syren showing her resilience.”

Knots: “Syren is rubbing her midsection, her ribs and her back. She’s hurting.

Sharper: “It might sound like we’re beating a dead horse, but she match is supposed to set her up for success at next week big Breakdown, where she’s in that SCW World Championship clusterfunk.”

Knots: “It’s a huge match with implication that’s going to be felt throughout not only our company, but the entire sport, Adam.”

Sharper: “We can overstate it’s importance. That’s for sure.”

Syren is yanked to her feet by the hair. The referee steps up to Tommy and warns him. Tommy shoulders him aside, shouting out to Kandis how this next is a tribute to her beauty, before hitting the Twist of Hate. Syren is sprawled out onto canvas, Tommy smiles, seeing an opportunity. He climbs up onto the top rope, yells out.

Sharper: “Force of Nature Swanton Bomb?”

Knots: “I think so!”

Sharper: “No! Syren rolls out of the way and Tommy gets nothing but canvas! Syren is there to capitalize, rolling the writhing Tommy into a pin!”

1…

2…

3-

Sharper: “Close! But no cigar, Tommy finally realizing the pining predicament he found himself kicks out!”

Knots: “Syren, in a daze maybe, still with the awareness of a master to be able to turn that situation into a close pinfall.”

Tommy is up on his feet before Syren. He seems angry now, backing up and going for the Trailblazer but Syren runs forward, Facelift Running Yakuza Kick destroys Tommy. He crumples to the mat. Syren stumbles towards the down Tommy, shrugs her shoulders before completing a standing shooting star press.

Sharper: “A show of athleticism, Syren now covers Tommy!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Only two this time! Only two!”

Knots: “Syren was betting that she struck Tommy enough to get the three count, but unfortunately for her, this match continues.”

Sharper: “She’s sore. She’s ailing.”

Syren comes forward, leaps for the Blonde Satisfaction discus leg drop but Tommy rolls out of the way. Syren lands hard on her tailbone, and sits there, a pained look on her face. Tommy rolls forward and come back with a running dropkick to the seated Syren. Tommy presses his knee onto Syren’s chest, comes down with some hammer fists. Referee gets involved, pointing towards the closed fists. Tommy ignores him, grabs her by the ear and leads her to her feet. T Bone suplex in the middle of the ring. He throws himself into the ropes, climbing up.

Sharper: “Again, Tommy is looking for high risk!”

Knots: “And you know he has a number of aerial attacks that he likes to gamble on this! This could be over!”

Sharper: “450 Legdrop! He throws the arm over, yes he does!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Syren gets her shoulder up! Again, only a two! What does he have to do to get the win!”

Knots: “You know he’s thinking that, but Tommy’s a creative genius when it comes to violence. He has more in his bag of tricks!”

Tommy kneels in the corner, waving Syren to get to her feet. Syren begins to, Tommy runs forward, right into the Bittersweet Dreams! Kandis and Olaf are freaking on the outside. Infamous in its entirety is celebrating. Syren drops down, hooks the leg:

Sharper: “BITTERSWEET DREAMS!”

Knots: “This is it!”

1…

2…

3!

Sharper: “Syren gets the win, catching Tommy at the worst time with that superkick. Shades of CHBK with that finish there.”

Knots: “Tommy’s aggressive was there, but one fatal flaw, and that was all that Syren needed.”

Phillips: “Winner of the match, by pin fall, Syren!”

Syren rolls out of the ring, rejoining Infamous. They start to head to the back. Kandis looks on annoyed and enters and checks on Tommy as Olaf keeps watching Infamous to be safe.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Infamous walking into their locker room. Syren steps in, looking down, almost a bit concerned as Holly turns to the camera.

Holly: “Next World Champion….right here….”

Holly points to Syren and then to herself.

Holly: “Or maybe here…..or here?”

Holly then turns to Ravyn and points to her.

Holly: “Thanks Ace!”

Holly winks and heads back into the locker room as CHBK is next in, but Ravyn stops and turns to the camera. She steps over.

Ravyn: “I have to take advantage of this unique opportunity. After what’s happened tonight, and in the recent weeks, with Selena and David and Glory all letting you down, I feel as some of Regan’s greatest rivals, we need to let you know that we’re pulling for you and well, next week, in the gauntlet for the World Championship. Regan, Infamous would like to dedicate the return of the World Championship to our midst to you Regan. Someone has to give you something to smile about these days. Watch it with your kids. Enjoy!”

Ravyn smiles as she turns and walks back into the locker room. The crowd boos as the door closes behind her.

The scene cut to the announce position.

Sharper: “Unbelievable. How despicable. Couldn’t help herself.”

Knots: “Are you surprised? It’s Infamous? It’s Ravyn. And even rubbing everything in the face of Selena, of David….she’s not forgotten Last Laugh.”

Sharper: “And she could be our World Champion next week. Meanwhile, we should give another update. Folks, Owen Cruze is not here. As some of you may have heard, Shaun Cruze was rushed to the hospital. SCW has encouraged Owen to be with his family. Aaron Blackbourne, we’re told, left to join and support Owen. Obviously, with everything else, a lot to digest. We won’t speculate on the cause of his hospitalization, but we just hope for a speedy recovery.”

Knots: “Indeed. Shaun Cruze is a class act and we just have to hope he’ll get through this. A lot of negative news right now in the SCW family. We just have to hope for something good.”

The Light in the Darkness vs. The Golden Boys

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “Die For You” by Starset begins to play, the Tron flickering to life to show a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness. When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit! Introducing first, the team of Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz, they are The Light in the Darkness!”

Sharper: “One of our more recent additions to the tag team division, Light in the Darkness will be looking to make up for their loss against Doom & Groove at Last Grasp of Reality.”

Knots: “Yeah, it was the clash of the new kids at Last Grasp, and these two coming to the ring now fell just short. A different sort of test here as they go against a long-time player in SCW in the form of Adam Allocco, who will of course be flanked by Bison Jones.”

As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the Tron with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually and with special attention paid to the moments where they’re working in tandem. Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. She moves to the center of the ring and drops to her knees, cupping her hands together in front of her while Amelia stands right behind her, hands folded before her once again. As Luz lifts her cupped hands upward, the arena lights slowly begin to come back on as Amelia takes her hands and pulls her to her feet, spinning her around one final time into a tight embrace before the two move to their corner to prepare for battle.

I am flesh and I am bone

Rise up, ting ting, like glitter and gold

I’ve got fire in my soul

Rise up, ting ting, like glitter

Like glitter and gold

Like glitter

Strobe lights flash around the entrance set to match the beat of “Glitter & Gold”. Out comes Bison Jones steps out from behind the curtains. Bison Jones jogs in place as Adam Allocco steps out behind him, patting Big Bad on his back. He poses at the top of the ramp, flexing his pectorals and then rolling his defined shoulders. Adam steps in front of him and poses, imitating Bison as best as he could. All while this dick measuring contest is going on, Anastasia Smirnov comes strutting out, and with waving arms, presents the Golden Boys to the crowd. Adam soaks in the boos while Bison noticeably mouths something to his boss. They begin their descent down the ramp.

Phillips: “And their opponents, accompanied by Anastasia Smirnov, they are Adam Allocco and ‘Big Bad’ Bison Jones, the Golden Boys!”

Sharper: “And while Light in the Darkness look to regain a bit of lost momentum, the Golden Boys are looking to stop the train from derailing.”

Knots: “It hasn’t been a great run as of late for our favorite Boys and I’m sure Adam would like you to think it’s because he’s in mourning over his son Alistaire, but whether that’s the truth or not, they’ve gotta do something to get it going again.”

Bison hops up the ring steps while Adam Allocco slides in underneath the bottom rope. Bison goes to one corner, Adam goes to the other corner, both raise their arm high into the air. Bison and Adam retreat to their corner and begin to discuss strategy for the upcoming match. Adam notices Anastasia not doing anything, mouths something to her that makes her start clapping with a forced smile. Amelia and Luz both shake their heads. The bell sounds as Amelia steps forward. Bison goes to exit the ring, but Adam stops him as he sees Amelia approaching. Adam gestures for Bison to start as he gets out to take his place on the apron. Bison shakes his head and reluctantly steps back into the ring.

Sharper: “Starting out here are Amelia Blythe and - after some encouragement - Bison Jones.”

Amelia steps back a bit towards her corner, exchanging a few words with her partner. They both nod before Amelia goes back to the middle of the ring. Bison goes to grab Amelia, but she quickly slips behind him and hops up on his back, locking in a sleeper hold. Bison throws his hands up, trying to grab at her. She climbs his shoulders before switching to a front guillotine choke, shifting her body to the front of Bison. Bison lays in some hard shots to her back, but she takes the punishment while keeping the hold locked in.

Sharper: “Blythe now, with a quick guillotine here!”

Knots: “Her partner is known as the quicker one of the two, but Amelia is working with the major size difference here, just getting all around Bison and climbing him like a tree.”

The crowd begins to buzz as Bison seems to be fading rather quickly. He runs towards a corner and plows Amelia into it. Amelia releases the hold, looking like she’s lost a bit of wind from the slam. She pushes through it and slips behind Bison again, this time yanking his arm back with a hammerlock. Amelia keeps the hold locked in as Bison stumbles back, still a bit dazed from the guillotine. Amelia kicks at Bison’s leg in an attempt to take him down, but Bison doesn’t budge. Amelia breaks the hammerlock and hops back onto Bison, going for another guillotine, this time from behind. She struggles to get her arm over Bison’s head as he holds it to block the hold from getting locked in. Bison reaches back and pulls Amelia off of his back and onto his shoulder. He runs forward before planting her with a running powerslam. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And Bison finally got Blythe off of him with a vicious slam.”

Bison stays on the mat and goes for the cover.

Amelia quickly kicks out just after two.

Knots: “Amelia has incredible technique and she’s using it to perfection here, but when dealing with Bison Jones, eventually you’re just gonna run yourself into that big brick wall.”

Sharper: “Bison has a good foot on Blythe, doubling her weight as well. It’s going to be a challenge, and you have to assume that’s why Adam wanted Bison to start out here.”

Bison slowly gets to his feet, bringing Amelia up with him. He picks her up into a sidewalk slam position. He parades her around, walking in a circle in the ring. He takes a step forward and gets ready to drop Amelia, but Amelia suddenly catches him with a headscissors, flinging herself across his body and onto his back. She keeps one leg hooked on his neck while reaching across to grab his far arm, yanking back as hard as she can. She quickly uses her free leg to cross Bison’s leg, trapping him in an octopus hold. The crowd roars as Bison struggles to stay on his feet as he’s being twisted.

Sharper: “Oh, and Blythe! She caught Bison with an octopus stretch!”

Knots: “Not only an absolutely amazing counter, but an amazing submission here too! Blythe, taking full advantage of Bison’s inexperience and using her technical wit to stay on top of him!”

Suddenly, Adam enters the ring and clubs Amelia from behind. Amelia breaks the hold and slowly slinks off of Bison, falling to the mat as Bison falls to a knee, noticeably dazed. The referee gets in front of Adam and instructs him to leave.

Sharper: “Adam Allocco coming in with a cheap shot, breaking the hold.”

We see Luz halfway through the ropes, ready to come in. Adam smirks and exits the rings with his hands up. Amelia crawls to her corner and tags in Luz, who hops over the top rope and into the ring.

Sharper: “Amelia with the tag.”

Luz picks Amelia up and they both head to Bison, who’s still on a knee. They both hook his head and drop him with a double DDT. The crowd ohs. They both roll him over. Luz goes for the cover as Amelia rolls onto the apron.

Bison kicks out just after two. Luz swiftly gets back to her feet and circles Bison. Bison begins to stir, bringing himself back up. Luz runs behind him and drills him in the spine with a running dropkick. Bison falls forward, landing on the second rope. Luz gets up and runs at the ropes, swinging through and hitting Bison with a tiger feint kick. Bison falls back onto the mat as Luz plants her feet on the apron. Bison slowly gets to his feet as Luz stalks him. Adam screams at Bison, warning him of Luz, but Bison is too groggy to understand. Bison gets to his feet and Luz jumps up and springboards off of the top rope. She comes crashing down onto Bison with a meteora, dropping him to the mat. The crowd roars.

Knots: “Timber!”

Luz shifts and goes for the cover.

Bison gets a shoulder up. Luz wastes no time, getting back up and heading towards the corner.

Sharper: “Luz, right back at it, heading up top.”

She hops up to the top turnbuckle in one fluid motion before turning to face Bison, who’s still on the mat. Adam continues to scream at Bison from the apron. Luz stands and steadies herself, aiming for Bison. She leaps off and goes for a 450 splash, but Bison gets his knees up. The crowd ohs as Luz bounces off Bison’s knees, clutching her ribs.

Sharper: “Oh, but she caught the knees!”

Knots: “A lot of velocity on that thing, so that had to hurt.”

Bison pulls himself up and shakes off the cobwebs. He looks down angrily at Luz, who’s just getting to her feet while still favoring the ribs. She turns around and Bison almost takes her head off with a discus clothesline. Luz flips from the force, landing on her stomach on the canvas. The crowd ohs before booing. Bison stumbles into his corner and tags Adam, who excitedly runs into the ring and covers Luz.

Luz kicks out. Adam looks back angrily at Bison, presumably blaming him for not hitting her hard enough to win. Bison steps onto the apron, still collecting himself. Adam gets up and brings Luz with him, hooking her for a suplex. He also hooks the leg and hoists her up for a fisherman’s suplex before dropping her down. He twists his body and brings her back up before dropping her with a consecutive suplex. Again, he twists and brings her up before hitting a third fisherman’s. On impact, he bridges up for the pin.

Luz breaks free of the pin.

Sharper: “Adam, showing his prowess in the ring with a stunning trilogy of fishermans, but Luz got out in time.”

Knots: “And Luz, she still looks a bit loopy from that big clothesline!”

Adam gets up, bringing Luz with him. He starts ripping away at her mask. Luz holds onto it in an attempt to keep it on. The crowd showers Adam with boos.

Sharper: “Adam, showing great disrespect, tearing away at the mask of La Pequeña Luz.”

Adam throws a knee up, catching Luz in the chest. Luz takes her hands off her mask to nurse her torso. Adam returns to ripping away at the mask. He can’t quite get it, so he turns to Bison and tags him in. He twirls his finger at Bison, telling him to hurry up. Adam goes back to pulling at the mask as Bison enters the ring.

Adam: “Help me get this thing off!”

Bison shrugs and goes to help Adam. Suddenly, Amelia enters the ring and rushes across the ring. She drills Adam with a running European uppercut, sending him flying through the ropes. The crowd explodes as Amelia pushes Bison away angrily as Luz falls to the mat. The referee steps between them as Bison throws his hands up while backing up.

Sharper: “And Blythe had enough! Taking Adam out!”

Knots: “Bison, he’s trying to tell her, he’s just following orders!”

Amelia returns to her corner as Bison looks over the ropes at Adam to see he’s laid out on the outside. Bison shrugs and turns to Luz, picking her up off of the mat. He picks her up and lifts her up before dropping her face onto the top turnbuckle. Luz bounces up and staggers around on her feet. Bison runs away and hits the ropes, bouncing back before nailing Luz with a running big boot. The crowd ohs. Bison falls to his knees and falls forward for the cover.

Luz barely kicks out. Amelia hops on the apron, holding her hand out in desperation. Bison gets to his feet and looks down at Luz. He steps back and catapults himself off of the ropes, running forward before dropping down with a big leg drop. He rolls over on top of Luz for the pin.

Luz kicks out again. Bison just shakes his head. He slowly gets up. He bends down and picks Luz up, setting her up in a powerbomb position.

Sharper: “Big Bison Jones now, looking to finish things with the 187.”

Knots: “And finish things it definitely will.”

Bison hooks Luz and hoists her up. He goes to release her, but she catches him with a hurricanrana, flinging him towards the ropes. Bison hits the ropes and stumbles back. Perhaps inadvertently, Luz trips him up as she rests on all fours. Bison falls over her and to the mat. The crowd roars as Luz looks out to Amelia for the tag. The crowd buzzes as she crawls towards her partner. We see Adam pull himself up, looking just over the apron. He spots Luz crawling towards Amelia and slides into the ring. Luz leaps up and gets the tag.

Sharper: “Luz with the hot tag!”

The crowd cheers as Amelia gets into the ring. Adam gets up and charges at her, going for a clothesline, but Amelia ducks it. She traps his arm and spins him for Cutting Ties. Both Adam and Luz roll onto the apron. Amelia sees Bison still down and runs over to him, grabbing both legs and flipping forward for a jackknife pin.

Bison breaks free just after two. He rolls over and gets to his feet. Amelia gets behind him and leaps up before bringing him down with a crucifix pin.

Bison gets out of it. They both get up. Amelia goes to grab Bison, but Bison pushes her away. He turns and goes for a discus clothesline, but Amelia ducks it. She hooks the swinging arm on her way back and drops Bison with Cutting Ties. She goes for another cover.

Bison throws a shoulder up and rolls over onto his stomach.

Sharper: “Blythe, trying everything she can think of to keep Bison down for the three!”

Amelia gets up and stays behind Bison, who’s beginning to stir. She appears to be setting up for the Blight Choke, but Adam comes from behind and gets her in a waistlock. He goes for a German, but Amelia uses her leg to block it. She throws an elbow back, catching Adam in the eye. Adam stumbles back against the ropes while holding his eye. Amelia runs forward and drills him with a stiff European uppercut, sending him tumbling over the top rope. Adam lands on his feet and stumbles over to the announcer’s table, catching himself on top of it.

Sharper: “Thrown out of the ring is Adam, who’s now in front of us!”

Knots: “I think I see the imprint of Amelia’s elbow on his brow!”

Luz pulls herself up onto the apron and sees Adam still on his feet on the outside. She sizes him up as he groggily turns around. She runs and leaps off of the apron, catching him with a hurricanrana. The crowd roars as both her and Adam lay on the outside.

Sharper: “Luz, flying off of the apron with that ‘rana, taking Adam out!”

Amelia looks at the outside and nods. She turns around to face Bison, but Bison catches her with a choke.

Sharper: “Bison was recovering, though, and now he’s setting up for the chokeslam!”

Bison throws Amelia’s arm over and hoists her up. Amelia spins out of it, landing behind Bison. She sets him up for a Russian legsweep, but instead falls forward, bringing Bison down to the mat. She hooks a leg on Bison’s arm and uses all of her strength to catch him in a mousetrap pin.

Sharper: “Unique pin from Blythe, trapping Bison!”

The referee slides in for the count.

Amelia releases the pin and immediately rolls out of the ring. Bison looks out to her as the bell sounds and “Die For You” plays. Bison pounds his fist onto the mat out of frustration.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz, The Light in the Darkness!”

Amelia grabs Luz from off of the outside mats and brings her up. The referee slides out and holds both of their hands up in victory.

Sharper: “The Light in the Darkness pick up a win in what might be considered somewhat of an upset!”

Knots: “Well, they’re both incredible talents, but you’re right, I wasn’t sure how they’d navigate Bison Jones, especially with Adam lurking behind him, but they managed to get it done.”

Anastasia comes over to check on Adam, leading to Amelia and Luz to go around the ring and towards the ramp. Bison rolls out of the ring and goes over to Adam, who’s beginning to finally stir. Bison looks down at Adam and then looks up the ramp at Amelia and Luz. He shakes his head. Amelia and Luz reach the top of the ramp. They turn around and look out to the crowd. Luz puts her arm around Amelia. Adam comes to and looks confused as to what’s happening.

Backstage, we see Kimberly Williams can be seen proudly holding the Lizard Championship around her waist. She also is wearing double-boards with “All Hail the Lizard King” written on it. She then walks over to the office of Sasha. She then looks around before using the boards to knock on the door.

Sasha: “Come in!”

Kim opens the door and slides in and then turns to smile at Sasha.

Sasha: “Ah Kim…”

Kim: “That’s me!”

Sasha: “What can I do for you?”

Kim: “Oh nothing. I just figured I’d let you know I’m here to serve! ALL HAIL THE LIZARD KING, PRINCESSES AND ALL LIZARDKIN!”

Sasha: “Uh…thank you.”

Kim: “No problem!”

Kim smiles.

Sasha: “Anything else?”

Kim: “Not really…”

Kim turns, but then spins around.

Kim: “Oh yeah. I’m putting out an open challenge to anyone who wants to challenge me for the Lizard Championship. Any time, any place. Just bring it on. Just wanted to let you know so if you have questions, well, now you know, but it’s undisputed so don’t worry about it. See ya!”

Kim turns and falls into the door, trying to get through before doing so and running off.

Sasha: “Wait-what?”

Kim: “Byeeeeeeeeeee! Thanks for the camera tiiiiiime!”

Kim runs off as the crowd roars.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Gavin Taylor can be seen sitting around a table in catering with Ava St. Claire and his A.S.S. with a pad of paper in front of him.

Gavin: “Okay, so let’s now aim for Retribution for the US Title match. We can flee to Mexico if I’m injured. The border has to stop him. And I think Dylan, he wants a shot.”

Ava: “I’ve heard he wants Xander.”

Gavin: “Good. Agree to it. David too. Just make it that he has to face them first before he faces me. I’m like the Final Boss so we gotta protect that…”

Ava: “You think she’ll go for it.”

Gavin: “Come on Ava. This is what the PEOPLE want!”

Ava: “Well don’t the fans want to see you win the US Title.”

Gavin: “Yes, the fans want that. But People want these matches. Are David and Dylan not people?”

Ava: “That’s not-“

Gavin: “Of course they are! Don’t make me have to cancel you Ava. It’s 2021! Even David Helms is a person!”

Ava: “Yes, Gavin.”

Gavin: “Now…we need to make sure we get this figured out. Get a good duotang.”

Ava: “Uh…”

Gavin: “Duotang. We have them in Canada. Really one of three good things Canada is known for. Me, Hockey and Duotangs.”

Karl: “Got it!”

Gavin: “See! He gets it. Now we need them to make this really professional. Sasha will clearly understand this. We’re just helping her out. I know it’s stressful, but come on. She’ll know, end of Retribution, whether I am clinging to life or not, I will be the US Champion!”

Gavin smiles as the sound goes as we return to ringside.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor still trying to determine the perfect US Championship shot. He’s hearing anyone and everyone wanting to go after Xander.”

Knots: “Line them up. He’s not the matchmaker!”

Cain Adams vs. Blake Mason

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. He just takes off the robe and throws it aside, revealing a pair of blue jeans underneath, and a Kelcey Wallace t-shirt. 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. Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, accompanied by Jaxson Sullivan, from Boston, Massachusetts…”

The crowd roars. Blake however doesn’t respond.

Phillips: “Blake Mason!”

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 and looks out in the crowd. He then drops down and immediately hits the ropes, then stops in the center of the ring. He walks over to the nearest corner to look down at the floor with Jaxson is.

Sharper: “Just like at Last Grasp of Reality, Blake Mason coming out in street clothes. This is a fight.”

Knots: “Yeah, and one where he’s hoping, in his hometown nonetheless, to put Giovanni Aries down!”

Sharper: “He said it earlier. He’s got a lot of rough memories in Boston. He wants one he’ll never forget tonight.”

“We’re All Mad Here” by Marquis of Vaudeville begins to play as the arena goes dark except for a spotlight shining down on the stage. A few moments pass before Cain Adams walks out from the back, smirking a bit. He looks down at the ring as Blake Mason just glares at him. Mason looks around the ring, clearly trying to see if Giovanni is in the crowd. Cain Adams just starts to walks to the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, representing the Wonderland, from Black Rock Desert, Nevada, he is Cain Adams!”

Cain Adams reaches the ring and grabs the ropes, using them to pull himself up. He enters the ring and steps forward before we see Blake Mason running across and nailing Cain with a hard right hand and then another and another, clubbing him. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries not with Cain Adams, but Blake Mason going right after Cain!”

Knots: “Has the bell gone?”

Sharper: “Not yet!”

Blake kicks at Cain a bit before turning to the official, Steve Hollinsworth.

Blake: “Ring the damn bell!”

Hollinsworth looks at him.

Blake: “Do it!”

Hollinsworth turns and calls for it. It sounds and Cain starts to get up as Blake turns back.

Blake: “Where the f[bleep] is Gio-“

Cain grabs Blake by the throat and turns, throwing him into the corner. He then nails him with a hard right and then another and another, hammering away on Blake in the corner.

Cain grabs Blake and whips him across the ring. Cain runs after and nails Blake with a vicious clothesline. Blake hits the mat hard and rolls over. Cain Adams walks around the ring before turning back to Blake. He grabs him by the head, dragging him up and headbutts him. Blake falls into the corner.

Sharper: “Cain Adam with a hard headbutt.”

Knots: “Both hard headed for different reasons.”

Cain headbutts him again and then whips him across the ring. Blake bounces off and Cain nails him with a boot to the face. Blake hits the mat. He rolls over and grabs at the ropes. He turns and Cain nails him with a huge haymaker, sending Blake back into the corner. Cain then steps up and chokes Blake in the corner.

Cain steps back and stalks Hollinsworth. Hollinsworth backs up and Cain turns back as Blake runs out and jumps up, tackling Cain down and driving him down to the mat before hammering away on him with repeated right hands. The crowd roars as Cain covers up.

Sharper: “Blake now turning the tables and hammering away!”

Knots: “He’s making sure that Cain Adams may be wondering if his eyes open up. He’s trying to seal them shut with black eyes!”

Blake hits a few more shots before rolling off. Cain rolls over, wincing in pain. He starts to get up and Blake runs over and hits a running dropkick to the side of his had. Cain rolls over. Blake gets up and stomps Cain in the head and then again as Cain moves to the ropes. Blake starts to grind the sole of his boot into the side of Cain’s head while holding onto the ropes.

Blake steps off and turns back.

Blake: “Where the hell is Giovanni?! I want that son of a bitch!”

Cain just chuckles a bit and grabs at the ropes. Blake stomps him in the head. The crowd ohs and Cain rolls over. Blake grabs him and pulls him up and nails him with a hard right. Cain falls back into the corner. Blake kicks him in the ribs before kicking him again and again and again. He grabs Cain and drags him out. He then goes to hoist him up onto his shoulders. The crowd roars, but Cain slides down and then grabs Blake from behind as if going for a back suplex only to then launch him forward, driving him down into the canvas, back first. Blake rolls over in pain. Cain then walks over to him and grabs him. He pulls him up and elbows him in the back of his head. He then grabs him as if going for another back suplex, but this time, he just launches him up, causing him to do a full back flip, landing chest first into the mat. Cain then walks around. Cain then stretches out a bit as if getting ready. He glances at Jaxson and smirks before turning back.

Sharper: “That look…”

Knots: “Jaxson Sullivan and Cain Adams have had some brawls. Maybe encouraging him to get involved.”

Sharper: “I don’t know how bright that is.”

Knots: “It’s someone in the Wonderland. Nothing they do is bright. They just screw with people.”

Cain turns and looks at Blake and grabs him and kicks him in the ribs. He hooks his head and hoists him up, but Blake knees him in the ribs. Blake lands down. Cain then kicks him in the ribs and clubs him in the back and then again and again. He then hooks him up and goes to hoist him up again, but Blake spins through and lands on his feet. He then hits a chopblock. Cain hits the mat. He rolls over and Blake rolls over and moves to the ropes. Cain starts to get up, holding his leg, annoyed.

Sharper: “Blake going for the leg!”

Knots: “Maybe going to make Cain submit and tell him where Giovanni is!”

Cain limps forward and Blake runs at him again and this time, goes high. Cain drops down and Blake nails the official with a hard right. Blake looks at him and turns around and Cain runs at him and clotheslines him over the top rope. Cain winces a bit, punching his leg before stepping through to the floor.

Sharper: “Oh no. The official down. Cain going after Blake.”

Knots: “Will Sullivan get involved?”

Blake rolls over and Cain turns and grabs him. Jaxson starts to walk over and Cain turns and looks at him. Blake then gets up and nails him in the back. Blake grabs Cain and turns and points to Jaxson.

Blake: “Stay out of this.”

Jaxson shakes his head and Blake goes to grab Cain, but Cain elbows him in the ribs and runs him into the ringpost. Blake rolls through and down to the floor right by the rampway. Cain limps after him and grabs Blake. He drags him up and starts to drag him up on the rampway, but Blake cuffs him in the leg. Cain falls forward and rolls over to the floor, off the rampway. Blake gets up and drops down and follows Cain. Cain staggers forward and Blake clubs him in the back and then again. Cain staggers along the floor around the stage.

Knots: “Where the hell are they going?”

Sharper: “Oh I don’t like this. Cain could be leading Blake to Giovanni or something else?”

Blake runs over and nails him again. Cain staggers forward. He falls through the curtain. Blake follows up and stomps Cain in the back and then again. Cain rolls over. Blake grabs him and Cain elbows him in the ribs. He then grabs Blake and runs him over and throws him into a wall. Blake spins off and down. The cameraman follows, jogging after and trying to keep filming the action. Blake starts to stir and Cain walks over and grabs him as Jaxson Sullivan is seen walking into the scene. Cain grabs Blake and clubs him in the back and then again. He grabs Blake and pulls him up. He goes to hoist him up, but Blake spins through and lands behind him. Cain then elbows Blake. Blake falls back into the cameraman. The cameraman turns and falls over. The crowd ohs and boos before we hear the sound of voices.

???: “No! Don’t!”

More sounds are heard, muffled before we cut to another camera running down the hallway and we see Blake Mason down on the floor, leaning back against the wall as Cain Adams lies next to him, down, and not moving. Jaxson Sullivan just looks at Blake.

Sharper: “What the hell happened?”

Knots: “Cain Adams is down! He’s not moving!”

Sharper: “Someone yelled out no…but…You don’t think?”

Knots: “He piledrived Cain? I don’t think that…he had to!”

Sharper: “But…Katya said he protect him, but…”

Blake starts to get up and winces. He then steps forward. Jaxson Sullivan walks over to him.

Blake: “Come on…He won’t be saying anything.”

Blake then walks forward and kicks a bucket towards the wall in anger. Jaxson glances back.

???: “Someone get help!”

Blake Mason continues to be shown walking off as Sullivan is a few steps behind as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Cain Adams being placed on a stretcher. We can see his arm trying to move as he’s still woozy from whatever happened. Sasha is on the scene looking around as Dean Black walks over to her.

Sasha: “What the hell happened?”

Black: “No one really knows. Cameraman down. The other one got there late. One crew member says they think they saw Blake piledrive him.”

Sasha: “Think?”

Black: “He wasn’t paying attention and just saw the end. Cain was driven into the ground. Blake rolled over. That’s what he said. If Blake did do it-“

Sasha: “I have trouble believing otherwise.”

Black: “Well he right now got lucky.”

Sasha: “There is someone else that knows…”

Black: “Shall we go find out?”

Sasha: “Yeah…and I need to call my sister. Because I saw what she said…”

Black: “Yeah. Me too.”

Sasha and Black head off as Cain is rolled off on the stretcher, starting to move, giving out grunts.

Sharper: “Cain, fortunately, moving, but…”

Knots: “Yeah. You don’t want to see someone injured, but after everything they’ve done…”

Sharper: “If Blake Mason piledrove him though…”

Knots: “Then he can live with the consequences. Wherever they come from. Katya helping him. Sasha suspending him.”

Sharper: “The only thing we know is that he didn’t Giovanni Aries.”

LEGION vs. Sammy Thomas Davies

Breakdown cuts to the ring to see Sammy Thomas Davies standing in the ring, a mean look on his face.

Sharper: “Welcome back inside the arena. Sammy Thomas Davies looking to greet LEGION to SCW.”

The house lights dim. The matte of rich black is dotted with lights from cell phones like the stars mark the midnight sky. Thousands of voices settle to an eerie calm as all eyes move to the entrance.

LITTLE ONE GOTTA HEED MY WARNING… DEVIL IS KIND!

The slow beat of rattling chains and the singer’s droning voice underscore a blood red fog which has begun to spew out of the entrance, illuminated by stage lights.

HE COME IN EARLY MORNING… DEVIL IS FINE! HE GO BY MANY NAMES… DEVIL IS KIND! WE GONNA GO HOME TO THE FLAMES… DEVIL IS FINE!

Slowly and methodically, the outline of… something begins to move within the billowing crimson gloom as the verse repeats itself with a droning undertone. The mist is falling slowly to the ground, revealing a crouched man with his head down low. The music stops, and a white spotlight shines down on the figure, who slowly uncoils and stands tall with his arms outstretched like the crucified savior of so many in attendance.

Phillips: “The following contest is schedule for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana, he is LEGION!”

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “His opponent, from the Red Light District, accompanied by Clamidiya, he is Sammy Thomas Davies!”

Explosions rattle the arena as Zeal & Ardor’s Tuskegee shreds the hundreds of speakers mounted around the arena. A metal growl screams BAD BLOOD as the man known as LEǤION begins walking toward the ramp. From the neck down, his body is covered in scrawling messages in countless different hands, all reading WE ARE MANY. Thousands of eyes watch his every movement. Some cheer like a ravenous mob, while others boo out of utter contempt and disgust, but every single one of them are on their feet.

When he nears ringside, he takes off running and slides stomach first under the ropes and crawls like a primordial being to the center of the ring. He cranes his neck around, eyes the sea of faces, before once again standing like a cobra, arms outstretched and head craned back as the final notes of his music fade out. As his music comes to an end, he removes the talon crown from his head and the raven-feathered cape before handing them to the referee, who gives them to a producer at ringside.

Sharper: “LEGION making his debut. We’ve heard a lot of great things about him. Last week, introduced to him in that vignette. What will he do here now in SCW?”

Knots: “Time for Davies to find out!”

The bell sounds. Sammy runs at LEGION and nails him with a series of hard right hands. LEGION absorbs them, falling back into the corner. The crowd boos a bit as Sammy tees off.

Sammy steps back and spins around to give the space only to walk into a vicious throat thrust by LEGION, who knocks him down. Sammy rolls over and gets back up before LEGION nails him again. Sammy hits the mat. He staggers to the ropes and gets up and turns to Legion who scoops him up and hits a side slam. He pulls back on the legs.

Sammy pushes him away. He rolls over and gets up. LEGION calmly gets up and turns and Sammy runs at him again and jumps up, going for a clothesline, but LEGION ducks and Davies hits the ropes, chest first. He spins around and LEGION kicks him in the ribs before wrenching his arm and then pulling him into a vicious high knee. Davies legs go out from under him.

Sharper: “My God! What a knee!”

Knots: “Davies just found out what LEGION believes in.”

Sharper: “And what’s that?”

Knots: “I don’t know. I’m not Davies!”

Legion then grabs Davies and pulls him up before hooking his head and arm and hitting an arm-trap swinging neckbreaker. The crowd ohs. LEGION gets up and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars as LEGION crouches before slowly standing. He then dives off and hits the From Hell. The crowd ohs and LEGION rolls through. He then gets up and walks over to Davies’ legs and steps through. He turns him over for the sharpshooter only to then grab his arms and pulls him up to lock in the Blood Eagle. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “LEGION contorting Sammy Thomas Davies into the Blood Eagle!”

Knots: “I don’t think he’s getting out of this one!”

LEGION leans back, pulling up on the arms. The crowd roars as Sammy nods repeatedly, in pain. The bell sounds. LEGION lets go and drops Sammy. He then stands up and looks around as his music plays.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, LEGION!”

LEGION continues to look around as the referee goes to raise his arm. LEGION pulls away and scans the arena. He then turns and steps through the ropes to the floor. Sammy Thomas Davies writhes in pain.

Sharper: “LEGION with an impressive victory.”

Knots: “Davies got a few shots in and then LEGION took over. Talk about making a statement.”

Sharper: “And a dominant one.”

LEGION continues to head to the back.

Backstage, we see Dean Black walking into one of the locker rooms, Sasha behind him. He steps forward as Jaxson Sullivan greets them.

Jaxson: “Blake’s in the shower-“

Dean: “That’s fine. We’re here to see you.”

Jaxson: “Me?”

Sasha: “You were there. And Jaxson, you should know how seriously we take this. We’re hearing Blake Mason piledrove Cain Adams.”

Jaxson doesn’t respond initially.”

Sasha: “You were there.”

Jaxson: “If Cain Adams said it-“

Sasha: “You know we have every reason to doubt it given what he and Giovanni have done. You were there…now I understand he is your boss, but-“

Jaxson: “He didn’t piledrive him.”

Dean: “Jaxson-“

Jaxson: “He didn’t. I saw it with my own two eyes. Awkward landing. Cain went head first. Tragic, but not something that means Blake has to be suspended for.”

Sasha and Dean look at one another. Sasha sighs.

Sasha: “Fine…Thank you.”

Dean nods and the two walk off. Jaxson watches them leave before glancing toward the showers and turning back, shaking his head slightly as the scene cuts to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Chris Cannon is getting up backstage from catering as Tipper Witherbee walks over. Lucas then walks over to join them, coffee in his hand. He grabs his Tag Team Championship belt from off the table.

Tipper: “Alright, it’s set up. You’ll be at ringside to watch the action directly.”

Lucas: “Good. Get to see who may be waiting for us. Worked well with Lyza and Devin.”

Chris: “That time. Hopefully again.”

Lucas: “Gotta do what we can. I mean, between you trying to win the World Title and me pissing off JaMarcus Avery. Can’t take our eyes off these prizes.”

Chris: “Don’t worry about it-“

Chris pauses as he feels his phone vibrate. He grabs it and opens it as Lucas glances over before turning to Tipper.

Lucas: “Either way, should be fun. I mean this whole business is getting fun.”

Tipper: “Helps that you’re not only winning, but against teams with cache. Doom & Groove. That was huge.”

Lucas: “People still talking about it.”

Chris quickly puts his phone away.

Chris: “Put it on silent.”

Lucas: “No problem. Tipper…mine if I have a quick word with Chris.”

Tipper: “No problem.”

Tipper heads off as Lucas turns to Chris.

Chris: “What’s up?”

Lucas: “Couldn’t help but notice the gift you got. You know she’s dangerous.”

Chris: “Yeah…well…”

Lucas: “Oh I know Chris. But just remember, she probably wants something if she’s sending you what I think I saw.”

Lucas pats him on the head as Chris nods and heads off after.

Jay Gold vs. Ricky James

SCW Television Championship

“Real American” by Rick Derringer starts to play throughout the arena. Lucy Huckabee-Sanders walks out from behind the curtain holding the SCW Television Championship, drawing boos from the crowd. LHS stops at the top of the ramp and looks back as Ricky James emerges from the curtain wearing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady jersey, which draws a mixed reaction from the crowd. Ricky and LHS flash grins to the crowd as they begin their walk down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, has a fifteen minute time limit, and is for the SCW Television Championship! Introducing first, accompanied by Lucy Huckabee-Sanders, representing The Silent Majority, from Boca Raton, Florida, he is the SCW Champion of Television, Ricky James!”

Sharper: “Your new SCW TV Champion Ricky James making his way to the ring now. He’ll be making his first defence of his title.”

Knots: “Ricky defeated Kelsai Adamson-Mason at Last Grasp of Reality to crown a new champion, but it looks like Lucy’s the one holding the gold!”

The Silent Majority walk up the steps and enter the ring. LHS, still holding the TV Title, immediately demands a microphone. She rips the microphone away from Jason Phillips and walks back to the center of the ring as the music fades out.

LHS: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome YOUR CHAMPION OF TELEVISION, RICKY JAMES!”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction at first but the loud boos eventually overcome the cheers as Ricky holds his arm up in the air. LHS hands Ricky the microphone.

Ricky: “Boston, I’ll cut right to the chase. As you can see, I am representing the greatest professional athlete in history, American hero, TOM BRADY!”

The crowd erupts, this time with more cheers for the former hometown quarterback.

Sharper: “Ricky, sucking up to the hometown crowd.”

Knots: “Not looking to get hit in the mouth with a steel chair this week, I guess.”

Ricky: “Tom Brady is a true patriot. But the most patriotic thing he ever did was leaving this SOCIALIST CESSPOOL of a state and moving to the great state of FLORIDA!”

The crowd boos loudly and Ricky laughs.

Ricky: “Tom Brady knows. He could see the writing on the wall. He was sick of you people in Massachusetts pushing your radical left wing agenda. And just like I did a couple weeks ago, Brady once again overcame the odds and became CHAMPION!”

Knots: “Well, he may not get hit with a chair this week, but he may incite a riot!”

Ricky: “The NFL has constantly tried to stack the deck against Tom Brady, just like Shady Sasha is trying to stack the deck against The Silent Majority. The latest example is this unwarranted title defense against Fool’s Gold-”

The lights suddenly turn off in the arena. The crowd roars. Immediately the titantron goes completely bright white, almost blinding. Then the white light simmers down. The voice of Jay Gold can be heard.

"The old is about to become the new."

Those words also display on the titantron. 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. Out from behind the curtain comes Jay Gold.

Phillips: “And the challenger, from Albany, New York, he is Jay Gold!”

Jay has a serious look on his face as he stares down the ramp and into the ring at Ricky, who is yelling inaudibly about Jay’s interruption. Jay suddenly rushes down the ramp and slides straight into the ring. His music quickly fades as the bell sounds. Jay leaps up and hits a running dropkick to Ricky’s leg. Ricky buckles and falls to the mat as LHS shrieks before scrambling through the ropes and onto the apron, making sure to keep a tight grip on the TV title.

Sharper: “Jay Gold’s not wasting a second here!”

Knots: “He’s seen this song and dance having dealt with Ricky before, and I guess he doesn’t have time for it tonight!”

Jay almost chases LHS out of the ring, shaking the ropes behind her as she scatters off of the apron and onto the floor, looking back in horror. Jay turns to see Ricky getting back to his feet, favoring his leg. Jay runs at him and leaps up before taking Ricky down with a flying forearm. Jay kips up back to his feet. Ricky gets to his hands and knees. Jay quickly walks up to Ricky and jumps up. He comes crashing down onto Ricky’s head with a leg drop bulldog, driving Ricky’s head into the mat. Ricky rolls onto his back and Jay covers him.

Ricky gets a shoulder up at two. Ricky rolls onto his stomach as Jay gets to his knees, looking down at Ricky.

Knots: “Jay finally picked up a win recently after struggling at the end of last year and it looks like he’s trying to keep that momentum rolling!”

Sharper: “And that momentum nearly just got him a quick title victory here.”

Jay brings his hands up before slamming them down onto Ricky’s back with an axe handle smash. He does it again and again before getting to his feet. Jay leans down and grabs Ricky by the back of his collar. Jay yanks back and after a brief struggle, Ricky’s Tom Brady jersey is ripped off. Jay crumples it up into a ball and slams it onto the mat before stamping all over it. The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Sharper: “Gold, stomping all over that Brady jersey, which very well might be a federal offense in this city.”

Knots: “But right now, Jay Gold doesn’t give a damn!”

Ricky pulls himself up using the ropes. He leans on them while looking groggy. Jay walks over to him and goes to grab him off the ropes, but Ricky shoots his thumb out right into Jay’s eye. Jay cries out and stumbles back while holding his eye.

Sharper: “Oh, and a sneaky thumb to the eye from James.”

Knots: “That’s our Television Champion.”

Ricky staggers forward towards Jay. He reaches out and slaps Jay in the back of the head. Jay stumbles back further and into the corner, still holding his eye. Ricky takes a step back towards the middle of the ring before running forward and launching himself onto Jay in the corner with a diving splash. He bounces off Jay, who stumbles out of the corner from the impact. Ricky catches a falling Jay before hoisting him right back up before driving him down onto the ropes with a stun gun. Jay bounces off of the ropes, staggering around the ring. Ricky grabs Jay again, hoisting him up in a suplex position before twirling and driving him with a falcon arrow. The crowd ohs as Ricky reaches forward and hooks a leg.

Jay kicks out and immediately rolls over to begin crawling towards the ropes. Ricky gets up and gets in the referee’s face while pointing back at Jay.

Ricky: “You counted faster for him! Fool’s Gold pay you off?! Shady Sasha?!”

LHS barks something outside of the ring, catching Ricky’s attention. Ricky steps back and takes a moment to compose himself. He spots the Tom Brady jersey on the mat. He walks over to it and picks it up off of the mat.

Sharper: “Ricky James, fresh off questioning the referee, now grabbing that jersey again.”

Knots: “And it looks like he’s not planning to wear it.”

Ricky walks forward while wrapping the jersey around his wrists. He gets behind Jay, who’s pulling himself up by the ropes. Ricky stretches the jersey open before pulling it over Jay’s head, yanking back and choking Jay with the jersey. The crowd boos as Ricky pulls back as hard as he can, almost lifting Jay off of the mat.

Sharper: “Using that jersey to choke Gold out!”

Knots: “Jay Gold is choking worse than Patrick Mahomes right now!”

The referee tries to pull Ricky off, but Ricky continues to choke Jay. The referee begins the count.

Ricky finally breaks the hold, dropping back and leaving the jersey hanging on Jay. Jay rips it off and throws it outside onto the floor while he clutches at his neck, trying to regain his lost breath.

Sharper: “Ricky James was less than a second away from getting disqualified, though I question if he would have even cared.”

Knots: “Gets to choke Jay until he passes out while keeping the title? That’d probably be a good night in his books, but he’s opting to try and finish this legitimately now.”

Ricky mocks Jay by holding at his throat and acting like he’s choking. He laughs before getting back on Jay, ripping him off of the ropes and standing him in the middle of the ring. Ricky grabs Jay’s arm. He keeps hold of it while pushing Jay backwards before pulling him right back and drilling him with a ripcord knee strike. The crowd ohs as Jay looks out on his feet. Ricky keeps hold of the arm, pulling Jay towards him again before hoisting him up and planting him down with Stand Your Ground. The crowd ohs again. Ricky drops forward for the cover.

Jay gets a shoulder up. Ricky immediately shoots to his feet and gets in the referee’s face again.

Ricky: “What was that?! What was that?! You better start counting like a real American!”

Ricky claps his hands together quickly, simulating the count of what he thinks is a real American referee count. Jay gets halfway up behind Ricky before rolling him up with a schoolboy.

Ricky kicks out just before three and rolls back. He gets to his feet at the same time as Jay. Ricky jumps up and goes for an enzuigiri, but Jay ducks it. Ricky falls to the mat. Jay reaches forward and grabs the leg he dropkicked earlier, locking in an ankle lock. Ricky roars in pain but immediately reaches out for the ropes, grasping onto the bottom rope.

Jay keeps the hold locked on, even after four. The referee has to pull him off, also hitting him with a warning.

Sharper: “Jay Gold now, taking advantage of Ricky’s obsession with so-called ‘crooked refs’.”

Knots: “Had that quick pin, almost got him, too, but now he’s back to working that leg.”

Jay walks by the referee, ignoring the warning, and slides outside of the ring near Ricky. He reaches into the ring and shifts Ricky to get a hold of his legs. He pulls Ricky to the corner before repositioning himself and putting the ringpost in between himself and Ricky. He grabs both of Ricky’s legs and pulls back, sliding Ricky right into the post. The crowd ohs before giving a mixed reaction.

Sharper: “Playing fast and loose with the rules here is Jay Gold.”

Knots: “With how much Ricky’s getting in the face of the referee, Jay might find this particular official much more lenient tonight!”

Ricky grasps between his legs while yelping out. Jay grabs at Ricky’s injured leg and slams it against the post. Again, Ricky cries out in pain, and again, Jay grabs the leg and slams it. Jay looks incensed as he grabs the leg and slams it one final time. Ricky looks like he’s on the verge of tears as he crawls away from the corner while nursing his leg. LHS runs around the corner and looks to be ready to clobber Jay with the TV title, but Jay slides back into the ring. Ricky gets up and can barely put any pressure onto his left leg. Jay runs at Ricky and hits him with a running dropkick to the back. Ricky falls forward into the corner chest first before collapsing down to the mat. Jay swiftly crawls over to Ricky and grabs his throat, choking him under the bottom rope. The referee immediately counts.

Jay lets go and rolls back before bringing himself back to his feet. The referee checks on Ricky James while LHS also checks on him from outside the ring.

Knots: “Jay getting some payback for that earlier choke, but I have to say, this is reminding me a lot of their match at Under Attack back in October. Jay Gold with an aggressive approach there and it got him the win, it looks like he’s applying that same strategy.”

Sharper: “You’re right, but this is a higher level from Jay here. He’s been going through a lot lately… he’s taking it all out on Ricky James right now.”

Jay goes to Ricky and stomps on his leg. Ricky cries out and rolls on his back while clutching his leg. Jay rips Ricky’s arms away and grabs his leg before dragging him a bit further away from the ropes. Jay spins over Ricky’s leg before crossing his other leg and falling back into a figure-four leglock. Ricky immediately begins flailing his arms around, reaching everywhere for a rope.

Sharper: “Figure-four, and Ricky’s gotta get to the ropes!”

Knots: “I don’t think he’ll make it in time!”

Ricky lays back and reaches far for the ropes, but comes up short. His shoulders rest on the mat as the referee begins the count.

Ricky shoots back up. He throws a wild slap in Jay’s direction, but Jay’s just out of reach. Ricky flops up and down, pounding his back and arms on the mat a couple of times. He resumes reaching out towards the rope, again on his shoulders.

He rolls a shoulder up, still reaching. He suddenly plants his elbows onto the mat and slowly begins to drag himself towards the ropes, pulling Jay along with him.

Sharper: “Using his big size advantage to just power through this now!”

Ricky drags himself further and finally gets to a point where he can reach for the ropes. The crowd boos. Jay keeps the hold locked in while Ricky screams.

Jay releases the hold and scoots back to the middle of the ring. Meanwhile, Ricky is now clinging to the ropes with both arms, almost cradling them while lying on the apron. Jay shakes his head and gets up.

Sharper: “Again, Jay Gold using every second of that count as Ricky James finally escapes the hold.”

Knots: “Barely! He’s going to have to find out a way to survive this match on one leg.”

Jay goes towards Ricky and goes to grab him, but Ricky stays on the ropes, still hugging the bottom rope. Jay continues to pull away at him while Ricky wails loudly, holding on for dear life.

Knots: “I think he’s crying!”

The referee gets in between the two, kneeling down to check if Ricky wants to submit.

Ricky: “Fool’s Gold has crippled me! Disqualify this lunatic! Do your job!”

Ricky takes a hand off of the rope to pull the referee in closer while continuing to beg. Jay shakes his head and goes to grab Ricky once again. Ricky suddenly pulls the referee in with more force, pulling him onto the second rope, almost to the outside. With the referee halfway out, Ricky lets go of him and throws his arm up for a low blow on Jay. The crowd ohs before booing. Jay collapses to the mat, cradling himself.

Sharper: “Oh, and a low blow! Ricky yanked the referee out of view and nailed Jay!”

The referee gets out of the ropes and looks back, confused. Ricky pulls himself up and hops on one leg over to Jay, who’s only just beginning to attempt to stand. As Jay is just getting to his feet, Ricky pulls him down with a schoolboy. The referee slides over as Ricky hikes up the tights with all of his might.

Jay breaks free just after the three as the bell sounds. The crowd boos as “Real American” plays.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW Television Champion, Ricky James!”

Ricky struggles to his feet. He stands, still hopping on one leg. Jay begins to get up. Ricky sees this and falls to the mat before sliding out of the ring. The referee follows him as Ricky hops to LHS.

Sharper: “And Ricky James just stole one!”

Knots: “With a fourth quarter comeback, no less! That jersey must have brought some good juju.”

The referee raises Ricky’s hand in the air as he continues to hop on one foot next to LHS, who holds up the TV title proudly. Ricky goes to grab the title, but LHS turns the other way, taunting the crowd with it. Jay gets up and scowls at them from inside the ring. Seeing this, The Silent Majority begin to make their way up the ramp. Jay frustratedly kicks at the ropes and cradles his crotch while watching Ricky hop away with Lucy.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of the Psychonauts and then a shot of A/C Unit before showing both.

Sharper: “Folks, Tag League finals are here. Psychonauts! A/C Unit! One team will win the opportunity to challenge for the SCW World Tag Team Championship at Retribution! That’s next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

SCW Tag League Finals

Phillips: “The following contest is the Finals of the Tag League and is scheduled for onefall with a sixty minute time limit!”

The crowd cheers. Out go the lights with a flick of a switch causing the arena to buzz with excitement, all eyes shift from the ring to the entrance way when the opening guitar from Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC hit’s over the P.A System and when the drums kick in after that, the lights surrounding the arena stage begin to blink on and off, then and only then when the lyrics kick into full gear the lights come on to reveal Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight standing side to side at an angle, both men wearing three piece suits, the World Tag Team Championships resting on their shoulders. Already standing in the ring in a pants suit with white blouse is the beautiful Tipper Witherbee...

Sharper: “Our World Tag Team Champions will be joining us to watch this one at ringside.”

Knots: “Three seats set up. Our finest seats. We even have cushions on them!”

Cannon and Knight walk down to the ring, led by Witherbee. They reach the ringside area and head over to the seats placed at the neutral corner, nearest the announce position. They sit down and Knight and Cannon place their titles in front of them.

Sharper: “Suited and Booted will face the winners of this match at Retribution. Coming to get a closer look.”

Knots: “Yeah and it will be interesting. Psychonauts hold a win over them. In this Tag League. But Suited & Booted have been damn good. They’ve really gotten clicking and here we are.”

Sharper: “And two teams that the same could be said, in the finals, here tonight!”

The arena’s lights go out with a flick of a switch, then without warning a robotic voice comes over the P.A System uttering one word over and over again, each time it gets faster and faster along with the pitch higher and higher that same word is then spoken one final time with more authority.

.PSYCHONAUTS.

Sharper: “Psychonauts defeating Selena Frost and Glory Braddock to advance from their block to this one.”

Knots: “They had the dominance. They had one slip up, Frozen Hell. But Selena Frost, Glory Braddock, they were good, really good, but Cookie and Jordan, a step ahead. That simple.”

A/C UNIT

Phillips: “Their opponents, on their way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois and Denver, Colorado respectively, they are Asher Hayes and Cid Turner, they are A/C Unit!”

"I'm out in the cold

Out in the cold

Hear me calling

Cold

Out in the cold

Please rescue me"

Sharper: “And A/C Unit surviving their block. They advanced defeating Bree Lancaster and Andrew Raynes.”

Knots: “Something to be said about both teams making it to the finals were the teams that survived start to finish intact. The loss of Sienna and Regan were big. Not saying Andrew Raynes or Glory Braddock were lesser wrestlers. You can’t replace the chemistry and the momentum they had built.”

Sharper: “Indeed the case, but now to find out which of these two teams. Two teams that were not active even a year ago. Same for the Tag Team Champions. Yet, the division is as strong as ever. And I can’t wait to watch this one! And folks, we’ll stay with this one to the end. Our television partners are on board.”

Cid and Asher talk as Jordan and Cookie do too. Cookie starts off for her team as Cid Turner steps up for A/C Unit. The crowd roars. Cookie steps and Cid extends his hand. Cookie looks at it, almost stunned and then gleefully takes it, shaking it. They then step back. The bell sounds.

Sharper: “Cid Turner showing respect to Cookie Dreams and here we go.”

Knots: “A/C Unit. Psychonauts. We getting cooler or more psychotic to go with the suits….or the boots?”

Cid and Cookie circle briefly and lock up in the middle of the ring. Cid then turns into a side headlock. He looks around as Cookie reaches around. She gets Cid back into the ropes and goes to fire him off, but Cid holds on. Cookie falls to a knee. Cid looks around. Demitra checks on Cookie as Cookie reaches around and gets back up. She then drops down and rolls Cid out of it. Cid gets to his feet. He gets up and runs at Cookie who jumps up and manages to leapfrog him. Cid stops before running into Jordan. He turns and runs at Cookie who hits a drop toe hold and moves into a side headlock herself. The crowd roars. Cid reaches around as Cookie holds on as he slowly gets up.

Sharper: “Cookie showing her quickness. A bit of a match for the Masta of Speed.”

Knots: “Cid’s a bit older now. Maybe not as masterful. But Cookie making sure he knows she can run around a bit.”

Cookie holds on as Cid gets up to his feet and then pushes her off. Cookie bounces off and Cid sidesteps and pushes Cookie into the ropes. She bounces off and Cid hits a hip toss. Cookie rolls over and gets up and Cid grabs her arm and wrenches it. He then looks around and goes for a clothesline. Cookie ducks and bounces off the other side and Cid scoops her up and Cookie, out of the tilt-a-whirl, arm drags Cid down. Cid gets up and Cookie jumps up and hits a big Lou Thesz Press, riding him down. She hits and somersaults forward, tagging in Jordan. Jordan climbs up to the top rope and Cid rolls over and gets up and Jordan takes him down with a crossbody into a pin.

Cid kicks out. Jordan rolls off. She then smiles and waves at Asher. Jordan then turns and Asher enjoys the view briefly as Cid gets up and Jordan hits a forearm shot.

Sharper: “Jordan coming off the top for two. Then having a brief powwow with Asher Hayes.”

Knots: “A long friendship there. Something Asher probably wants more in.”

Sharper: “Cid definitely wants less right now.”

Jordan forearms him again and then goes to whip him into the ropes. Cid spins through and sends Jordan in. Jordan bounces off and slides underneath the arm of Cid. Cid turns around and Jordan hits a dropkick. Cid falls to the mat and rolls over and gets up and reaches up. Asher tags him in. He enters and Jordan looks up and nods. Asher nods too and lunges. Jordan ducks. Asher runs into the ropes, bounces off and Jordan goes for a dropkick. Asher stops and swats her down. Jordan hits the mat and gets up and Asher grabs her and scoops her up and slams her down. She rolls over and gets up and Asher kicks her in the ribs. Jordan falls to the ropes. Asher whips her into the ropes and Jordan bounces off and Asher lifts her up and hits a huge back body drop. Jordan hits hard and rolls over. She turns and staggers to Asher who lifts her up onto his shoulders. Jordan squirms and slides down and Asher hits a back knee. He runs into the ropes and bounces off and Jordan jumps up for a Cash Out. Asher blocks it and shoves her forward. Jordan hits the ropes, Cookie blind tags in and Jordan runs at Asher. Asher goes for another back drop, but Jordan spins through. Cookie then enters and lunges and hits a spinning savate kick to Asher as Jordan hits a leg sweep. Asher hits the mat, holding his chest in pain.

Sharper: “Cookie making sure to get all of that kick to the chest and Jordan with the sweep.”

Knots: “Talk about trying to make this quick. Both teams had a long fight earlier. Maybe long enough to get cooled down and that kick probably didn’t help!”

Cookie goes for the pin.

Asher kicks out. Cookie rolls off as Cid looks on as Asher rolls over, holding his chest. Cookie then runs into the ropes, bounces off and runs over Asher’s back. Asher falls to the mat. He holds his back and rolls over and Cookie jumps up and hits a running splash, twisting in the air and landing on him. She hooks the leg.

Asher kicks out again. Both get up and Cookie kicks him in the ribs. She goes for a snapmare. She then steps in front of him and goes for a spinning kick to the head, but Asher slides back and Cookie spins through and around and Asher reaches up and pulls her over with an inside cradle.

Cookie kicks out. Both get up and Asher kicks her in the ribs, hooks her up by the head and hits a spinning fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

Cookie kicks our and rolls over.

Sharper: “Asher needed that. Needed that suplex. Cookie and Jordan were running away with this.”

Knots: “They took it to Asher and Cid. A decade ago, both were faster than anyone. Age does that. Majors and Dreams know that!”

Cookie starts to get up and Hayes grabs her and cuffs her with a European uppercut. She drops to a knee and Hayes grabs her and drags her over to the A/C Unit corner and tags in Cid. Cid enters the ring and Hayes then scoop slams Cookie before backing up and Turner drops down and rolls back into Hayes into a wheelbarrow hold. Hayes hoists Cid up and drops him down with a splash onto Cookie. Cid hooks the leg.

Cookie kicks out. Majors starts to enter and Hayes looks at her before backing up. Cid rolls over and gets up. Cookie stirs and Cid grabs her and pulls her up before hitting a snap suplex. Cookie winces in pain and Cid runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running elbow drop. He gets up and runs into the ropes again and hits a second elbow drop. He then gets up and runs into the ropes a third time before this time, jumping up and hitting a splash. He goes for the pin.

Cookie rolls her shoulder up. Cid turns as Chris and Lucas can be seen talking at ringside.

Sharper: “Turner now turning it on. Chad Evans says he doesn’t have anything else. Turner looks to have plenty.”

Knots: “Cannon and Knight seem to be thinking just that.”

Sharper: “Enjoying the action at ringside. They will face the winner of this match tonight at Retribution!”

Cookie rolls over and Cid grabs her and pulls her up and hits a back suplex. Cid turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. Cookie remains down. Cid looks at her and then dives off with a frog splash, but Cookie rolls out of the way. Cid lands hard. He pops up and rolls over. Jordan reaches out as Cookie slowly gets up and turns and rolls over and somersaults toward her and tags Jordan in. Jordan enters and Cid gets up and Jordan runs over and hits a running dropkick. Cid spins out to the mat. Jordan goes for the pin.

Cid kicks out. He rolls over and grabs at the ropes. Jordan grabs him and clubs him in the back and then again before running into the ropes. She bounces off and Cid runs out, going for a clothesline. Jordan ducks and bounces off the other side and Cid does too. Jordan then hits a running leg lariat. Cid hits the mat. He rolls over and gets up and Jordan turns and grabs him and pulls him in. He hooks his head and goes for something, but Cid blocks it. Jordan tries again and Jordan then moves and goes to tag in Cookie, but Cid yells out “NOOO!” He drags Jordan back and hits a back drop. Jordan hits the mat and rolls over and turns and Cid kicks her in the ribs and then scoops her up and hits a backbreaker.

Sharper: “Cid, almost realizing that Jordan and Cookie couldn’t get going again. He fought it.”

Knots: “Now, A/C Unit needs to get this going again. Get the pace back in their favour.”

Cid turns and watches as Jordan gets up, grabbing at the ropes. She turns and Cid runs at her and spears her back into the corner. Jordan winces. Cid rears back and shoulder thrusts her again and then backs up and grabs her and whips her across the ring. Jordan hits chest first and staggers back. Cid grabs her and pulls her back with a fall-forward reverse DDT. He stays on her for the pin.

Majors rolls her shoulder up. Cid gets up and runs into the ropes. Jordan gets up and Cid runs at her and hits a knee lift. Majors falls to the ropes. Cid looks around. Cid then drags her back and hits a back suplex. He then turns and tags in Asher. Asher enters the ring and runs across the ring and jumps to the middle rope and hits an Ash-sault. He rolls through and Cid exits as Asher turns and tags Cid back in and he enters and runs into the ropes too before jumping up and back with a springboard body splash. He hooks the leg.

Cookie breaks it up as Asher turns back. Cid rolls over. Jordan stirs. Asher grabs Cookie and nails her in the ribs and then again before turning and spinning, throwing her to the floor. Asher then walks around. Cookie slowly gets up and Asher then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and going to run at the ropes, but Jordan dropkicks him and Asher falls forward and through the ropes to the floor. Cid sees this and grabs Jordan and turns and throws her over the top rope to the floor, landing ring by Asher. Cookie moves around to the side of the ring. Cid then turns and climbs up to the top rope.

Sharper: “Majors stopped Hayes, but Turner sending her to the floor!”

Knots: “And Turner going to the top!”

Cid looks at Majors and looks around. He then starts to do a sign of a cross, before stopping before looking up and giving a middle finger. The crowd roars and Cid dives off with a huge dive onto Majors and Hayes as a result. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Cid Turner! From the top! A diving legend onto Majors! Onto Hayes!”

Knots: “And after he gave a message to God Himself!”

Hayes rolls over in pain as Cid rolls over too.

REPLAY:

We see Cid looking up and then starting the sign of the cross, only to stop and flip off the ceiling before diving off onto Majors and Hayes.

Majors rolls over. (1) Cid stirs too. Cookie looks around.

Cookie then climbs up onto the apron as Majors, Hayes and Turner start to pull themselves up. (2) Cookie glances at them and then jumps to the middle rope and dives back with an imploding somersault plancha onto all three. The crowd erupts in cheers. Demitra drops to the floor to check on everyone.

Sharper: “My God! Cookie Dreams taking a huge risk.”

Knots: “A huge risk that took everyone down!”

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams looking to make this the night no one overlooks her. She just leveled the playing field there.”

REPLAY:

We see Cookie Dreams on the apron. She jumps to the middle rope for a moment before diving back with an imposing somersault plancha onto Hayes, Turner and Majors.

Cookie turns and checks on Majors.

Demitra checks on everyone before returning to the ring. (1) Turner stirs and Hayes too. Dreams helps Majors up and rolls her into the ring.(2) Turner crawls to the ring and grabs at the apron.(3) Hayes starts to get up too. Dreams is told to return to her corner. (4) Turner then rolls into the ring and gets up and Majors hits a spin kick to the head. Cid falls to the mat and rolls to his back. Majors turns and goes for the pin.

Cid rolls his shoulder up. Majors turns and stomps him in the head and then turns and moves to the corner. She climbs up to the top rope. Cid slowly rolls over and gets up and Majors dives off, going for a moonsault, but Cid catches her. Cid almost looks surprised before he hoists her up and drops her throat first on the top rope. He then holds her legs and kicks her in the stomach. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “An amazing counter! Cid Turner catching Majors and then making her pay!”

Knots: “You wonder if that was Raynes in there if he did it, he’d aim lower!”

Cid grabs her and pulls her up and tags in Hayes. Hayes enters and Cid hoists Majors up and then spins her off into Hayes’ knee. Majors pops up and Hayes grabs her by the head and hits a running half nelson bulldog. He cradles her, rolling her over into a pin.

Cookie breaks it up. The crowd roars. Hayes rolls off and Cookie backs up and to the corner. Chris looks on, enjoying the action. We also briefly cut to Kennedy Street in the luxury box. Then a shot of Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando watching too.

Sharper: “Nearfall as the great tandem offense of A/C Unit nearly put Jordan Majors needing maintenance.”

Knots: “Kennie watching. Doom & Groove watching. Cannon and Knight watching. All this for a shot at the Tag Team Championship and the glory of winning the Tag League.”

Sharper: “And Majors, Hayes, they’ll be going through hell next week. Cannon too! World Title on the line there in the gauntlet.”

Hayes starts to get up and Majors rolls over, reaching out to Dreams. Hayes grabs her and pulls her up and hits a back suplex. Hayes then backs up to the neutral corner. He runs out and hits a jumping elbow drop. He rolls off. Majors stirs as Hayes tags in Cid. Hayes then grabs Majors and pulls her up and holds her as Cid climbs to the top rope and dives off with the Denver Diving Kick. The crowd roars. Hayes then turns and nails Cookie off the apron. The crowd ohs and some boo as Cid looks at Hayes and then goes for the pin.

Majors shoots her shoulder up. The crowd roars. Hayes looks up and turns and exits to the apron. Cid gets up and turns and grabs Majors. Majors however turns and hits a stunner. Cid stumbles back and into Asher. Asher tags in. He enters and runs over and clotheslines Majors down from behind. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Hayes showing a mean streak here. Again, respect is one thing. They want to win.”

Knots: “Yeah. And Cookie and Majors may be finding out they need to get dirty here too.”

Sharper: “Cid still stunned by Majors, but Majors down.”

Asher then grabs Majors and pulls her away from the corner before turning and stepping through, locking in Painful Hayes. The crowd roars. Majors yells out in pain. She reaches out, reaching for Cookie. Cookie looks at Majors and rolls into the ring. Hayes keeps pulling back and then looks up to see Cookie who without hesitation, saves her friend with a vicious superkick to the head. Hayes falls back. The crowd roars. Cookie then stomps Hayes twice for good measure before exiting the ring and going to the corner. The crowd roars as Majors looks up, rolling over. Cookie reaches out and Majors reaches out and dives, tagging in Cookie. Cookie enters and Cid re-enters to stop Cookie, but Cookie runs at him and hits a Lou Thesz Press. She rolls over and gets up. Cid gets up and Cookie hits a discus clothesline. Cid spins out and into the neutral corner. Cookie runs at him and hits a running hip check to the chest. Cookie turns and sees Hayes getting up in the opposite side and she runs over and hits him with a running hip check. She then moves to the middle of the ring and looks around as the crowd cheers, a growing “Cookie!” chant starting.

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams running this match right now. Hip checks on everyone.”

Knots: “Pick one and go to town Cookie. This is your moment!”

Sharper: “Damn right it is!”

Cid rolls to the apron and Hayes gets up and crawls out and Cookie grabs him and kicks him in the ribs and then again before pushing him back into the corner. Cookie forces him down before moving into the corner and running back, hitting the Thicc Thrust. The crowd ohs. Cookie steps out and grabs Hayes, dragging him out of the corner. He tries to fight a bit, grabbing at the ropes and Cookie then steps up and stomps him in the chest and then again. She falls to the corner and then looks at Hayes. Hayes rolls over, getting up and Cookie climbs up to the top rope and dives back with a twisting crossbody, but Hayes rolls through and lifts Cookie up, but Jordan then nails him with a superkick. Cookie falls back onto Hayes, right into a pin.

Cid barely re-enters and breaks it up. The crowd roars. The crowd cheers. Majors then stays in as Demitra tries to regain control. She grabs Cid and pulls him up, clubbing him in the back of the head and then again. She goes to drive him into the neutral corner, but Cid blocks it and elbows her. She spins around and Cid turns and Cookie runs at Cid, but Cid lifts her up and Cookie lands chest first into the top turnbuckle. The crowd ohs and Cookie falls back. Cid then steps up and Jordan goes for a straight kick. Cid blocks it. Jordan then counters with an enziguri. Cid falls to the mat. Jordan rolls over and gets up and turns and Asher gets up only for Jordan to hit the Cash Out. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Cash Out! Jordan Majors hits the Cash Out on Hayes!”

Knots: “Get Cookie on top of him!”

Majors turns back and checks on Cookie. Cookie rolls over, holding her chest and then sees Hayes down. She crawls over as Majors to forced out of the ring by Demitra. Cookie pins Asher. Demitra turns back.

Cid breaks it up. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Amazing! Cid with the save!”

Knots: “These two friendships, that’s what going on here. And neither side wants to let anyone down!”

The crowd cheers as Cid rolls over. Majors then re-enters and Cookie gets up. Demitra tells Majors to leave, but she runs over and grab Cid. Cookie grabs him too and they both turn to throw him out of the ring. Cid lands right next to Lucas and Chris. They turn around and grab Hayes who is half out of it. They drag him up and place him on the top rope. Demitra counters but then, Majors and Dreams both lift up his legs. The crowd roars, but Hayes manages to then push off the top rope, sliding back and grabbing both Dreams and Majors and hitting a double DDT. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “I’ve never seen that! Hayes sliding back into a spike DDT on both Dreams and Majors.”

Knots: “They had something in mind, but Hayes wasn’t going to let them show it off!”

Hayes looks up as Cid slowly gets up and grabs at the ring skirt. Hayes stirs as Cookie and Jordan do as well. Hayes looks around as Cookie rolls to the ropes. Majors turns and grabs at Hayes, slowly pulling him up, but Hayes then suddenly nails her with a vicious European uppercut and Jordan falls back and through the ropes to the floor. Hayes then gets up and Cookie hits a Savate kick, knocking him down. Cid however then climbs up to the top rope, seeing his friend in trouble. Cookie goes for a shoot kick, catching Hayes in the chest. She steps back and goes for another, but Cid dives off with a Denver Diving Kick to the back. Cookie stumbles forward and Hayes fights up to his feet, grabbing her and hooking her head and arm and hitting the Ashes to Ashes. The crowd ohs and Hayes rolls over, throwing his arm over Cookie.

Sharper: “Cid with the assist. Ashes to Ashes! Cookie fell into it!”

Knots: “Cover!”

The crowd roars. Hayes rolls off of Cookie and to his side. Cid turns and looks at Hayes and then a look of glee comes over his face. Majors grabs at the ropes as she looks in. Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight get up, applauding.

Phillips: “Here are your winners of the Tag League…via pinfall…Cid Turner and Asher Hayes, A/C Unit!”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “What a match! What a finals! A/C Unit are your victors!”

Knots: “After a war. A war!”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

REPLAY:

We see a shot of Cid Turner diving off the top rope onto Majors and Hayes before cutting to a shot of Cookie Dreams hitting the imploding somersault plancha onto Hayes, Turner and Majors.

Sharper: “Immense agility and talent on display. Cookie Dreams impressing us there.”

Knots: “But then, this…Cid Turner catching Jordan…”

We see Jordan going for the moonsault, but Cid catching her and placing her on the top rope before kicking her in the ribs. This is followed up by a shot of Turner spinning Majors off his shoulder, into Hayes’ knee and then Hayes hitting the half-nelson bulldog. We cut forward to see Cookie hitting hip checks on Cid and Asher, before cutting to a shot of Jordan Majors hitting the Cash Out on Hayes. We see Cookie’s cover of Hayes.

Sharper: “This could’ve been it. Majors hitting the Cash Out. Cookie getting the pin.”

Cid breaks it up.

Knots: “Yeah, but as we said, Jordan or Cookie were always there for one another. Same for Cid and Asher.”

We cut to see Hayes pushing off the ropes as Cookie and Jordan have him by the legs and countering with a DDT. We then cut to see Cookie hitting a savate kick on Hayes before going again but Cid hitting a Denver Diving Kick, knocking her forward and into Hayes who hits the Ashes to Ashes. We then see the cover.

Hayes rolls off.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Just amazing teamwork by both. The Psychonauts showed they need to be respected. Cookie Dreams needs to be respect, just as we respect Jordan Majors after 2020. Cookie needs to be there too. But how about Cid and Asher.”

Knots: “A year ago, who would’ve thought both would still be in SCW. Now they’re challenging Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight for the SCW World Tag Team Championship.”

We cut to the ring to see Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight entering the ring. They step forward as Hayes and Turner look up at them. We cut to see Cookie who is now in the corner, seated there with Majors standing at ringside, talking to her. Cookie just looks at the scene in front of her, sighing as Cannon and Knight, standing with their titles over their shoulders, look at Turner and Hayes and extends their hands. We then cut to the entrance way as Cookie turns, noticing Ace Marshall who has walked out. Ace Marshall points to the ring and applauds. Cookie turns and just looks at him, now more with anger as Ace Marshall nods.

Sharper: “And Ace Marshall out here. Perhaps showing he was watching.”

Knots: “Hayes, Cannon, Majors, they’ll all be in that gauntlet next week for the World Title!”

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams has noticed him too and look at that scowl.”

Ace Marshall looks at Cookie and applauds before the crowd roars and boos as we see Bree Lancaster running out from the back and nailing Ace Marshall in the back of the head with the SCW World Championship. The crowd roars and then boos as Cannon turns and Hayes turns too. Cid looks around, almost paranoid as Cookie smirks slightly before starting to pull herself up. Jordan stepping up to the apron.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster couldn’t help herself! Annoyed by the gauntlet…and Ace Marshall’s Trios…”

Knots: “Sending a message. Maybe the last one she may send with her title!”

Ace rolls over, holding his head in pain. Bree just looks at it before looking up at the ring and then the crowd. The crowd boos a bit before Bree calmly places the title back on her shoulder. She then looks around before slowly backing up as the scene fades to black…