“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

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

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Off with her Head on Giovanni Aries at Retribution 2018 follows.

I think I lost my memory
I can't remember carefree
And all my days turn into fight or flight

Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Scarlet Grey walking to the ring.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Kennedy Street hitting Dante McCaffery with the Touch of Class follows before we see James Evans and Angelica Jones holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Marie Jones standing on the ropes follows before we see Kandis swiveling her hips as part of her entrance. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear
Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear
'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)
Trying to get back to who I used to be
Where is the old me?

Chris Cannon spearing Kennedy Street and Owen Cruze follows before we see a shot of Cassidy Carter dancing on her way to the ring, and then a shot of Regan Street and Datura swinging chairs at one another. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Days away from the 2020 Trios Tournament, we roll into San Antonio for Breakdown!”

Breakdown cuts to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jessica Winters standing in front of the SCW announce table, microphones in their hands.

Sharper: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m Adam Sharper, alongside Jessica Winters tonight. Jonathan Knots still recovering from last week’s attack from Artemis. Jon, get better. Tonight, meanwhile, we have a lot of great in-ring action.”

A still of Lucas Knight vs. Kimberly Williams comes up on the screen.

Winters: “Lucas Knight has technically been back as El Lucho Grande. But tonight, Lucas Knight as Lucas Knight is back and he faces the new SCW United States Champion, Kimberly Williams in non-title action.”

Sharper: “And not just that…”

A still of Ace Marshall vs. Asher Hayes comes on the screen.

Sharper: “Two fun-loving individuals. They’ll be going at it in singles action. The SCW Adrenaline Champion will face Ace Marshall in non-title action. And Ace better be careful. He needs to be focusing on this Sunday and the Trios Tournament.”

Winters: “A lot of people will be. Trios Tournament a big night. The teams are set. The brackets too. And you wonder if anyone is going to try anything tonight, just days before the event.”

Sharper: “And whether Sienna Swann will be cashing in her contract. She’s running out of time.”

“HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!”
“BELIEVE IT!”

The fans are roaring in cheers as “Hell Has Frozen Over” by The Megas and Entertainment System plays! From the back walks Regan Street and Selena Frost. Taking the lead, Regan stands on the platform, grinning, as “Snow” falls on the background screens and “fire” dances down the electronic rampway. The crowd cheers as Selena Frost and Regan Street take a moment to walk in opposite direction and look out at the crowd. They turn back to the middle of the stage and start to walk down the rampway as Delilah and Mikaela Street walk out too, joining them.

Sharper: “We’re kicking this off with two thirds of the second seeded team in Trios Tournament. They’ll be joined by Christy Matthews. That’ll be an interesting turn of events. And Jessica Winters will be finding what they think about that.”

Regan reaches the ring and pulls herself up to the apron and into the ring. Jessica Winters is waiting in the ring.

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the team of Frozen Hell!”

The crowd cheers. Selena Frost runs up the steps as Mikaela and Delilah follow. Selena looks around the ring and looks out to the crowd as they cheer some more. Regan heads over to the corner and looks at the announce table before turning back and walking over to stand with Jessica. Selena stands on the opposite side of her.

Jessica: “Regan, Selena…a lot to talk about as it’s been a busy couple of weeks for both of you. But let’s focus on-“

Regan: “If you don’t mind Jessica, sorry to interrupt, but I think there is something much more important than the Trios Tournament and that’s that right now, we don’t have a man sitting there when he was calling it like it is. Xander Valentine putting his hands on him and that woman with him, taking a cheap shot.”

The crowd boos.

Regan: “Now Xander, we solved nothing at Day of Infamy. That was clear and you even made sure it was by running me down last week. But you seem to have a habit of making sure everyone in the back hates every fibre of your being!”

The crowd boos some more. Selena nods.

Regan: “After you ran like a bitch, needing to use a steel chair and I made sure you realized that’s what you were, you’re going to take a shot at Knots…upset that I knocked down that woman with you. If you have a problem with me, I’m not hard to find!”

Regan stops and turns to Selena.

Regan: “You know…I’m almost sad. Because of the way the brackets are this Sunday, you need to get right to the end, just like Selena and I do for us to meet, but I’m hoping that you can take advantage of this gift Jay Gold gave you, picking you to be on his team. I don’t care what BS reason he’s given. I have a problem with it. Because he saw who you really are. But so be it…You want to prove respect…let’s see if both of us can make it to the finals. I’m not worried about us…but your team…”

Regan smirks.

Regan: “Good luck. Because then we can continue our fight and I can give you another dose of respect!”

The crowd roars.

Jessica: “I think he’ll have heard you. Whether or not that’s enough to motivate his team. They have some other issues to deal with, namely how Gavin Taylor and Jay Gold will have to be teaming after last week’s clash. But the two of you have a similar problem. Your randomly drawn partner is Christy Matthews, one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions. And let’s make this clear, you two came together to gun for those very titles!”

Regan smirks as Jessica turns to Selena.

Selena: “Exactly. Teaming together, coming together, to earn those titles for Regan Street and to focus on a new challenge.”

The crowd cheers.

Selena: “And there’s every reason to think there’s going to be some hard feelings. I mean I kicked her in the face!”

The crowd cheers. Selena smirks.

Selena: “Now we can have some fun at your expense Christy, but there is one thing neither one of us can take from you, and that’s this is an opportunity for you to actually focus on yourself. I know the pride you took in winning the SCW World Tag Team Championship. I’m glad you won it a second time because if that was your sole reign, it would taint an otherwise great career that you could tout to your daughter. But you’ve been under the thumb of Ravyn Taylor, someone who I have very little respect for. That seems to be a trend here.”

Regan nods.

Selena: “She made you wait how long for you to get what you wanted. And what’s next on your list? Maybe it’s returning to the Adrenaline Championship. Maybe it’s earning another shot at the World Championship, something I’m sure would bother Syren. See, Christy, you’re better than your position gives you credit for. You don’t need to be beholden to Ravyn Taylor. So while we may have our issues and yes, Regan and I are coming for those Tag Team Championships…for one night, put it all aside so we can all get exactly what we deserve. An opportunity to right a wrong….and for you to maybe have an opportunity to take the spot YOU deserve, Christy!”

???: “Is this where you yell out ‘BELIEVE IT’ to punctuate this?”

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen….uh…”

We cut to see Kandis and Tommy Valentine walking out from the back. Kandis has a microphone in her hand as Tommy smirks.

Jessica: “The Jackass and Big Ass Connection joining us…”

Regan turns and steps forward as Selena looks at them at the ropes.

Kandis: “Because you can save it! Hearing you for weeks about how the two of you are going to win those titles. When the two of you have done nothing to earn the opportunity. I don’t know if the message has been clear enough, but Tommy and I have been keeping things simple. Regan, you probably get it, Tommy’s got more background with you, but Selena, we never know, so I’ll spell it out for you.”

Tommy waves at Regan. Regan just looks at them, not reacting.

Kandis: “We may need to work our way up, but we’re not going to let anyone run roughshod on the division that we should still be on top of. As far as we’re concerned, we never got our true rematch. And the last team that came out of nowhere and tried to intervene in the Tag Team Division, the Wonderland, they found out that we have no problem taking the fight to them and quickly making them no longer a factor. And just like last week, I beat one half of the last number one contenders.”

The crowd boos.

Kandis: “As far as I’m concerned, and as far as Tommy is concerned, I see two people who want to be involved in everything and frankly, two people who need to realize the Tag division is not where they’re going to find success. And neither will they in the Trios Tournament when Tommy and I quickly dump you both on your ass and speed up the process ourselves!”

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine, Kandis and Katie Steward, the number six seed, if they win, as does Frozen Hell’s team, they’d need in the semifinals!”

Regan turns and asks for the microphone from Jessica. Jessica obliges and Regan steps forward.

Regan: “I hear a lot about two people thinking they deserve to even be called gatekeepers when I see someone who may need to remember that I don’t have a problem with a fight, and someone who has a whole lot of ass to kick!”

The crowd roars.

Regan: “Whether it’s this Sunday, or later, we’re not afraid of you. And if we have to go through you to get our shot at the World Tag Team Championship, then damn it, we will…BELIEVE IT!”

Regan flips the microphone behind her. Jessica catches it as “Hell Has Frozen Over” plays. Kandis just looks down at the ring as Tommy turns and gets her attention. Selena backs up as Regan glares at them, shaking her head.

Sharper: “The Jackass and Big Ass Connection making clear that they see the tag division as their division. They’ve said so as much previously, but they’re acting on it now. But Frozen Hell has no problem if they need to. And it could lead to an interesting second round if a few things break a certain way.”

Kandis and Tommy return to the back as Selena, Regan, Mikaela and Delilah remain in the ring, playing to the crowd.

Backstage, we open up to see Jordan Majors with Bree Lancaster inside the locker room for Beauty Factory members.

Bree: “Like they think they have a chance. Talking about getting to the end. Jay, Xander, Gavin…please…We’ll run over them.”

Jordan: “Of course. With this opportunity, I don’t want to waste it.”

Bree: “Don’t worry, babe. You’ve got me on your side. We’ll get to the end. Don’t even need to worry about Datura.”

Jordan: “Only know a bit about her. Haven’t really had much interaction.”

Sienna: “She’s obsessed with Regan. That’s all you need to know.”

Jordan: “Oh okay…”

Sienna walks over to them.

Sienna: “You made a good choice. I just hope you’re ready for what’s going to happen. You’re going to be a star. You said you wanted it now, not tomorrow. This is your way of doing it.”

Jordan: “I’m looking forward to it. To have a Trios contract…could be a big break.”

Sienna: “Oh it is. You need to have whatever control you can. Can’t trust others to make the right decisions.”

Jordan: “Of course…I should take off.”

Bree: “Why? We can talk strategy.”

Jordan: “Jake’s about to be in action.”

Bree sighs.

Sienna: “Do you really need to worry about him now?”

Jordan: “He’s my brother.”

Sienna: “And this weekend, he’s your enemy.”

Bree: “She’s right.”

Sienna: “You need to get your head around that.”

Xiomara then comes over to Sienna.

Xiomara: “Glory’s available.”

Sienna: “Excellent. Gotta go.”

Sienna and Xiomara head off as Jordan turns to Bree.

Jordan: “I’ll be back later too.”

Bree: “Alright…”

Jordan turns and heads off as well. Bree watches her leave as Chris Cannon comes over.

Cannon: “Do you think…”

Bree: “Not worried about her being ready. Just I don’t trust Jake.”

Cannon: “No one should.”

Cannon then heads back to where he was in the room as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Maria Vencejo vs. Jake Starr

SCW Television Championship

The lights dim a bit as Tesoro begins to play, a bit of fog slowly beginning to form on the stage. Slowly, we see a figure crawling through it, almost like a cat trying to remain hidden before it pounces on its prey. When the vocals pick up a bit, she slowly rises to a stand and gazes out at the crowd with a grin, revealing herself to be Maria Vencejo. She starts walking down the ramp, her eyes moving along with crowd but there's no further interaction with them. When she reaches ringside she pauses for a moment to examine the golden nails on her gloves before she suddenly bolts forward, sliding into the ring before rolling into a kip-up. She backs into her corner and slowly removes her gloves.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing first, from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico…she is the challenger…Maria Vencejo!”

The opening chords of "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown begin to echo throughout the stadium. With each opening drum beat, the logo of the Social Misfits flashes on the jumbotron...

Yeah, I get it you're an outcast
Always under attack always coming in last
Bringing up the past no one owes you anything
I think you need a shotgun blast a kick in the ass
So paranoid

WATCH YOUR BACK!

With those words, an explosion or pyro shoots high into the air from the stage and in front of the stage in another wall of sparks. Lights start to circle the arena as several spotlights turn to the stage. Jake Starr walks out from the back, the SCW Television title around his waist and looks around. He just smiles and nods. He surveys the crowd, feeling their energy and absorbing it all in. His nameplate comes up as Jake Starr starts to head down to the ring. He makes his way down the rampway before going to the guardrail and fist bumping a few fans and then going to the other side before doing the same.

Phillips: “Introducing next…from Des Moines, IA…he is the SCW Television Champion…Jake! Starr!”

The crowd cheers as Starr runs over to the ring and jumps up onto the apron. He steps into the ring. He immediately makes his way to the far corner, climbing to the top rope, taking the Championship from his waist and lifting it above his head. As the chorus hits, a spotlight illuminate Jake and he simply stands there looking around at the fans with a smirk on his face, the title now by his side. He points at himself, and ultimately yells the words "I'M NOT DEAD YET!" He looks around, continuing to soak up the energy from the crowd before beating on his chest twice, and raises his "Misfit Revolution Fist" high into the air, a gesture mimicked by many fans in the crowd who have been supporters over the years. After this, he goes camera side and climbs on the middle rope raising his arm one more time. He looks around before hopping down and walking around the ring, handing the title to the ref, who passes it along to to the timekeeper.

Sharper: “These two competitors, competing here tonight for the SCW Television Championship, could cross paths during the Trios tournament this weekend.”

The ref calls for the bell. Jake and Maria step out of their corners. Jake goes for a tie-up, but Maria fires away with a forearm strike, followed by a second. She hits a knife edge chop. Jake staggers a bit. Maria follows this up with a drop kick, sending Jake into the ropes. Jake comes back, going for a clothesline, but Maria dunks under. Jake turns around just as Maria connects with a step-up enziguri. Jake hits the mat and Maria goes for the cover.

Winters: “Maria taking the fight to the champion. Her speed could be too much for Starr. He is getting up there in age.”

Sharper: “We both know you can’t count out the veteran Jake Starr. He defeated Kelsai for the TV title, after one hell of a match. I don’t think he’s going to give it up so easily.”

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Jake shoots the shoulder up.

Winters: “Well he showed some speed breaking up the count.”

Maria gets to her feet and runs to the ropes. She bounces off as Jake sits up, but she connects with a dropkick to the face. Jake rolls over and goes to the ropes. He pulls himself up but Maria takes him down with a running tornado DDT. She goes for the pin.

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Jake kicks out once again.

Sharper: “The Champion needs to get into the groove, or I may end up eating crow.”

Winters: “That’s the challenge about the TV Title. It’s never stopping.”

Maria grabs Jake, pulling him up from the mat. She goes to whip him into the corner, but Jake manages to reverse, sending Maria chest first into the corner. She connects hard and stumbles back a bit. Jake grabs her and takes her down with a belly to back suplex. Jake gets to his feet, as does Maria, only for Jake to hit a standing dropkick, sending Maria into the ropes. Maria comes back and Jake catches her, before dropping her with an inverted backbreaker. Jake goes for a cover of his own.

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Maria kicks out.

Sharper: “Starr slowly building some momentum.”

Jake pulls Maria up from the mat and delivers a knife edge chop, before grabbing her and pulling her into a short arm lariat. Jake maintains his grip, lifting Maria up and hitting a second short arm lariat, before pulling her up and dropping her with a double arm DDT. Jake hooks the leg.

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Maria manages to shoot the shoulder up.

Winters: “The Champion with a great combination. The lariat into a DDT.”

Jake lifts Maria up, but she connects with a European uppercut. Jake staggers a bit. Maria grabs Jake and hits multiple forearm strikes, before whipping him into the ropes.

Sharper: “Maria mounting a comeback.”

Jake bounces off the ropes and connects with a spear.

Winters: “The Champion cutting it short, nearly cutting the challenger in half with that spear.”

Jake gets to his feet as Maria is shown clutching her ribs as she rolls around in the ring. Jake climbs to the top and salutes the crowd before leaping off the top of the turnbuckle, connecting with the Shooting Five Starr. The crowd erupts as Jake hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Is this it?”

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“Sound of Madness” blares through the system as the ref calls for the bell. Jake sits up as he is handed the SCW Television Championship.

Phillips: “Here is your winner and still SCW Television Champion, Jake Starr!!!”

Sharper: “Jake Starr getting some much needed momentum going into the Trios Tournament this weekend, as he retains the TV title.”

Winters: “And if Jordan Majors, his sister, was watching, I’ll be curious if they speak after this. Starr turning it on heading into the Tournament.”

Starr is shown celebrating in the ring, pointing to the SCW TV Championship, before we cut to the back.

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is standing by with Infamous.”

Breakdown cuts backstage to show Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews with Jaina Lancaster. The crowd boos.

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. I’m with the World Tag Team Champions, Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews. Selena Frost and Regan Street made a clear call to you Christy. They apparently want you to focus on yourself. I realize this is a loaded question with Ravyn Taylor standing here, but well, I figured I wouldn’t get you two apart.”

Ravyn: “Perhaps you could have also noted the camera on. Alexander Crowe is over there with a gun pointed at her. I’m pretty sure we also have a dog of hers held hostage.”

Ravyn sighs as Christy smirks.

Ravyn: “Selena and Regan, as with most things, misunderstand matters. But then again, I do think this whole situation is a bit rich. Years ago, Selena Frost wanted nothing to do with me. Now, I hold gold and well, here we are. And all of this is while the poorly named Jackass and Big Ass Connection wanted to also note their intention. And nothing has been said of their likely ill-fated team with the egotistical Katie Steward. So much to figure out. So little time. Perhaps we use this Sunday to show what happens if they come after our titles?”

Christy just looks at Ravyn, not reacting.

Jaina: “Christy…your thoughts?”

Christy smirks.

Christy: “While I can’t stand either of them. Their self-righteousness earlier tonight only adding to that, they are right about one thing. A Trios Tournament is an important thing. And while they can try and cause a rift with Infamous, the fact of the matter is that winning the Trios Tournament would be for me anyways. They don’t need to worry about that. But it seems they’re making more and more enemies by the day and that’s something I am more concerned about. I won’t be the reason we lose. If we lose, it will be because of them.”

Christy pauses.

Christy: “And as for these titles, if they’re going to come for them…we’ll be waiting. Because frankly, I always will enjoy an opportunity to drop the Snow Queen with the Happily Never After. And Ravyn…well, she’s been waiting a long time too. If it the Connection…it will be nice to simply shut them up. Plain and simple!”

Ravyn: “Quoth the Ravyn Nevermore!”

Christy and Ravyn walk off.

Jaina: “Thank you for your time. Breakdown returns after these messages.”

The scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Jake Starr is walking backstage, looking down at the TV Title over his shoulder. He walks toward his locker room door and stops. Jordan Majors stands outside of the locker room.

Starr: “Oh, damn, I forgot my ID. It’s inside. My friend has it!”

Majors: “Nice match.”

Starr: “So no ID?”

Majors: “Jake…Just wanted to support thing. You’re holding gold. Hopefully I will be soon too.”

Starr: “No doubt there. Just surprised you’re here. Figured you’d be behind locked doors.”

Majors: “They’re my friends. Not some sort of guard troop.”

Starr: “You can tell me that all you want. I’m always going to be protective.”

Majors: “Nothing to worry about here.”

Starr: “Alright…well you better get back. They may get concerned. Might see you at the end.”

Starr turns and steps into his locker room. Majors watches him step in and takes a bit of a deep breath before she turns and heads off.

Owen Cruze vs. Gigi Steward

The lights straight to flicker in the arena as “The show must go on” the SCW / Maserati Remix kicks in over the PA system, the opening beats bringing a huge cheer from the fans

“Empty spaces, what are we living for?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
Does anybody know what we are looking for?”

Owen steps out onto the stage to an even louder outpouring of noise, looking left and right at the fans and nodding in acknowledgment of their support.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Los Angeles, California, he is Owen Cruze!”

He drops to one knee and punches the stage, as a huge burst of pyro erupts behind him. Owen getting to his feet and walking down the ramp, only focussed on the ring. Owen slides into the ring, and climbs a turnbuckle, raising his arm as his music fades, and he jumps backwards into the ring.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze about to be in action against Gigi Steward. And later this week, on Sunday night, he’ll part of Marie Jones’ team for the Trios Tournament. Teaming with her and Maria Vencejo who we just saw in action.”

Winters: “It will be interesting to see how that works out. The three have never really worked together. And so can pure skill be enough to carry a team.”

Sharper: “We’ll also see how he’s doing. He had to miss some of our live events last week due to a thigh issue.”

“Supreme” plays throughout the arena as the stage and video screen goes dark. Gigi’s video plays on the screen and she steps out on to the stage wearing a black leather with tiny metal spikes on it and also a bandana covering her face. She walks up to the center of the stage and stretches her arms out. She begins is march to the walk to the ring walking with a purpose.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Hollywood, California, she is the Princess of Wrestling, Gigi Steward!”

She gets to ringside and rushes into the ring rolling inside. She marches to the corner and hops on the middle ropes and throws out her own hand sign to the fans. She then rips off the bandana and tosses it into the crowd. Gigi hops off the ropes and takes off her jacket setting it aside for ring crew to pick up and she gets ready for her match.

Sharper: “Gigi Steward is just hoping to play spoiler here.”

Winters: “Not just that, beating Owen Cruze quickly puts eyes on you. It’s really easy to just overlook someone like Gigi.”

The bell sounds. Gigi and Owen circle the ring and Owen moves forward as Gigi runs at her and drops down and spins around for a waistlock. She tries to get him up, but Owen grabs her arm and drops down and flips her over. Gigi spins through and lands on her back. She gets up and Owen wrenches the arm. Gigi winces. Owen holds on and Gigi flips forward and then nips up and turns into a side headlock. Owen pulls her back and fires her across. She bounces off the ropes and Owen shoulders her down. Gigi looks up and rolls over and gets up, falling into the ropes and bounces off and Owen hits a hip toss. Gigi gets up and turns and moves to the ropes. Owen grabs her and goes to whip her across, but Gigi reaches up and rakes his eyes. The crowd boos as Gigi kicks him in the ribs.

Sharper: “Raking the eyes. Gigi seeing a moment to take a short-cut.”

Winters: “Owen Cruze certainly has the speed and power advantage. It’s one of those rare cases. Gigi is going to have to be craftier.”

Gigi forearms him in the jaw. She then jumps up and hits a dropkick. Owen falls back into the corner. Gigi gets up and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and nails Owen with a couple of hard forearm blows to the jaw. Owen then shoves her back. Gigi rolls through and gets up. Owen runs out and goes for a clothesline. Gigi ducks. Owen stops and turns and Gigi hits a dropkick, knocking him down. Gigi goes for the pin.

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Owen kicks out. Gigi gets up and stomps him in the chest. Owen rolls over. He starts to get up and moves to the corner. Gigi moves in and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and nails him with a couple more forearm shots.

Sharper: “Gigi Steward staying on Owen. She wants this win. She wants to shock the world tonight in San Antonio.”

Winters: “If she gets a couple of good shots in, it’s possible right here!”

Gigi gets another shot in before Owen shoves her back again. Gigi rolls through and Owen runs at her and hits a spinning heel kick. The crowd cheers. Gigi slowly gets up and turns and Owen grabs her and hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. He floats over into a pin.

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Gigi kicks out. Owen gets up as Gigi rolls over. Owen walks over and grabs her and wrenches the arm and whips her into the corner. Gigi hits hard and Owen runs after and Gigi gets a boot up. Owen stumbles back. Gigi climbs up to the top rope and dives through into a twisting crossbody, but Owen backs up a step before extending a knee and Gigi lands ribs first on it. The crowd ohs and Owen goes for the pin.

Winters: “Gigi timed it well but Owen timed it better. Driving her into her knee!”

Sharper: “Gigi may not be able to breathe! A cover!”

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Gigi gets her shoulder up. She turns, holding her ribs in pain. Owen grabs her and pulls her up and hits a snap back suplex. Owen turns and hooks the leg.

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Gigi gets her shoulder up again. Owen rolls off. He starts to get up and pulls Gigi up and scoops her up and slams her down. Owen exits to the apron and then climbs up to the top rope. Gigi slowly gets up, trying to catch her breath and Owen dives off with a missile dropkick. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Cruze taking to the air. The dropkick to the chest. Gigi down!”

Winters: “Owen Cruze keeping the pressure on and Gigi through all of this is trying to recover from going stomach first into his knee!”

Sharper: “Now a cover!”

Owen hooks her leg.

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Gigi gets her shoulder up. Owen rolls off. Gigi rolls over. She takes a few deep breaths before starting to get up and Owen walks over and grabs her. He then spins her around and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Owen lifts her up for a back drop, but Gigi spins through. She then forearms Owen in the back of the head. Owen stumbles forward and Gigi falls to the ropes. She runs out and jumps up and hits a snap frankensteiner. She gets up and hits a leg drop. She goes for thep in.

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Owen kicks out. Gigi turns and pulls him up. She knees him in the ribs and then backs up and kicks him in the ribs. She looks around before running into the ropes. She bounces off and jumps up for the Nirvana, but Owen lifts her up before spinning out into a sitout powerbomb!

Sharper: “Owen counters the Nirvana!”

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Gigi rolls her shoulder up. Owen rolls back. Owen gets up as Gigi starts to get up, getting to a knee as Owen runs into the ropes, bounces off and connects with the Cruze Stomp!

Sharper: “And Owen Cruze doesn’t hesitate at all. Saw the moment and connects with the Cruze Stomp!”

Winters: “Driving her into the mat!”

Owen turns back and hooks the leg.

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The crowd roars and the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winners, via pinfall, Owen Cruze!”

Owen rolls off and gets up. He then walks over to the corner and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. He throws his arms up, playing to the crowd as they cheer.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze with a good win tonight against a very hungry Gigi Steward. Gives a good sense of what he could up against with a field of hungry competitors.”

Winters: “And you need to take any win. Slip a few times, it hurts your confidence and he’s doing it the right way. Competing in the ring.”

Sharper: “That he is…and wait! Look out! Damian Angel from behind!”

We see Damian Angel run up from behind Owen and nail him in the ribs with a shot. He then turns and grabs Owen, pulling him back by the arm and hitting a release crucifix bomb. The crowd ohs. Owen rolls over and Damian runs over and starts to stomp away on Owen. The bell sounds again as the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Damian Angel attacking Owen Cruze! He’s been linked with Peyton Rice, almost acting like an overzealous protector!”

Winters: “Owen’s on the team that faces Peyton Rice, Alistaire Allocco, and yes, Damian Angel, this Sunday in the first round!”

Owen covers up as Damian gets a few more stomps in. The crowd boos loudly before we see Peyton Rice and Alistaire Allocco running down from the back. The crowd cheers seeing them. Rice slides into the ring and pushes Damian away from Owen as Alistaire slides in and gets up and physically makes sure he backs away completely. Peyton checks on Owen. Alistaire starts to berate Damian as Damian ignores him, focusing on Owen. Peyton then gets up and walks over to Damian.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice and Alistaire Allocco coming to help their friend. Owen Cruze is their friend.”

Winters: “Not to Damian. He’s their enemy. He’s someone who could hurt them this Sunday!”

Damian then turns to Peyton as Peyton gets animated. We then see Marie Jones running down from the back. She slides in and Damian Angel starts to move past Peyton as Marie Jones gets up and Alistaire moves over and tries to get between Marie and Damian. Damian doesn’t say anything, just keeps trying to move toward Marie. Peyton keeps trying to keep Damian back as Alistaire does the same for Marie as Owen moves back to the corner, starting to get up as officials run down from the back.

Sharper: “Marie Jones now down here. Supporting her teammate in the Trios Tournament.”

Winters: “And Damian Angel is now focused on her! While his teammates are trying to keep them separated!”

Officials enter the ring and start to try and help Alistaire and Peyton. Marie keeps looking at Damian as Damian smirks a bit as he’s kept back and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Marie Jones with Owen Cruze. Peyton Rice is following after them. The camera turns to see Alistaire Allocco turning back as Damian Angel is seen standing a few feet away. Alistaire walks up to him.

AListaire: “You need to stop this.”

Damian: “Ali…there is nothing stop. This Sunday, we are partners.”

Alistaire: “There is no partnership here if this continues. Attacking an ally. Just for what?!”

Damian: “Because I owe Peyton.”

Alistaire’s eyes widen and he looks at Damian.

Damian: “She helped me becoming reborn. Something further to believe in. You seem to speak of belief. That in the lord…..well I believe in something real.”

Alistaire: “Well she is the one who will be leading us this Sunday.”

Damian: “And I will follow her.”

Alistaire again is taken aback by the eeriness in his voice.

Damian: “Better than you. Played by a veteran. Hearing Blake tempt you. You don’t understand what is really going on. And if you continue to play that way…I will not hesitate to remove you as an obstacle to her crowning this Sunday.”

Alistaire steps forward.

Damian: “I know you won’t attack me. Not if I don’t attack you first. It’s the problem with principles. At least I can teach you that…and teach you in what you should believe.”

Damian chuckles a bit.

Alistaire: “No matter what…this all ends this Sunday. Win or lose…”

Damian: “No, Alistaire. I only see one way this ends.”

Damian chuckles a bit as Alistaire starts to turn and walk off as we cut away.

Sharper: “Damian Angel is an evil man and Alistaire Allocco continuing to find out just how rotten some members of this company are.”

Winters: “Glory Braddock showing her true colours. Blake Mason challenging Alistaire to understand what happened to him. Damian Angel sees something in Peyton…I just…”

The feedback over the PA system, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier rips through the arena. While the noise attracts the attention of the crowd, spotlights, one after another shine down onto the stage. The familiar chords of "The Fade to Black" crackles on the sound system as smoke begins to hover on the stage. A shadow stands behind a illuminated curtain, by this point the crowd already caught up in a frenzy. The song's interlude cuts shorts as the song plays.

Sharper: “And from that, from pure rotten…to…Xander Valentine!”

Winters: “We already have security starting to come down here to be sure.”

Security can be seen around the ringside area as Xander Valentine steps out from the back, holding a microphone in his hand. Artemis walks out with him. The two stand out, looking at the crowd. Xander Valentine steps out and remains on the stage. He looks around the arena as the music fades out. He slowly brings the microphone to his mouth.

Xander: “After what took place last week, I have been asked to give a statement. Given my past actions, I couldn’t suggest I simply move on.”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “So I guess this is part of the new way Xander will need to act. He mentioned there were negotiated conditions when he returned a few months ago.”

Xander: “Last week, Jonathan Knots suffered a bit of consequence for his comments. Allow us to replay the tape.”

REPLAY – LAST WEEK:

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “You see Xander Valentine coming over to our announce position and putting his hands on Jonathan Knots.”

Jessica: “But listen to what he has to say.”

Xander then pulls Jonathan Knots up to his feet and pulls him over the announce table. The crowd roars and makes noise as Xander drops him to his feet and pushes him against the announce table.

Xander: “You think I’m a coward…I’m not the one acting big behind a desk.”

Xander then lifts him up and Artemis grabs Xander’s arm. Xander looks to her and sighs, slowly putting Knots down. Knots looks around as Xander then lets go and looks at him.

Xander: “You’re lucky I can’t.”

Xander then steps back. Knots sighs in relief before suddenly Artemis drills him with a hard right hook and Knots falls to his knees and down to the mats. The crowd ohs. Boos follow as Sharper looks at Xander and Artemis stunned. Phillips checks on Knots as Xander looks at Knots, showing no emotion, turning and walking around the ring. Artemis looks at Knots before following Xander. Sharper then turns and takes off his headset and heads over to Knots and checks on him. The Breakdown logo comes up again.

The crowd boos as we return to a live shot.

Xander: “You may have noticed that while I put my hands on Jonathan Knots, I stepped back. Unfortunately, his comments seemed to have bothered Artemis. I’ve already told her that was unprofessional.”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Yeah, like you care.”

Xander: “See, I unfortunately have to limit where my anger can be directed and Artemis stood up on my behalf. But at least I found out what rats all run together. Who is part of this mischief? And someone felt that they needed to intervene. Speaking about taking a fight to a monster. Right Mr. Knight?”

Xander smirks.

Xander: “I always trusted the men that the Street family married to be more honourable and willing to fight than their female counterparts. I assume David would do the same, given that Regan proved her cowardice at Day of Infamy.”

Winters: “Oh, come on…”

Xander pauses.

Xander: “This does not come out of any misogyny…Artemis proved herself willing to take charge in a situation. Selena Frost earned my respect too. Just seems to be endemic to the Street family. The mighty wrestling family that really is just filled with cowards. Well, Mr. Knight-“

We cut to the back where we see Regan Street starting to down one of the hallways, with David Helms running over toward her and stopping her. We can see David saying no repeatedly as Regan Street is clearly yelling something. Mikaela, Delilah and Selena come out, but no sound is heard. We return to Xander.

Xander: “I look forward to your best effort and I will be watching your forthcoming match very closely.”

Xander steps back as “Fade to Black” starts to play again. He turns and calmly returns to the back, Artemis following a step behind.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine continuing to disrespect Regan and now turning his attention to Lucas Knight, and you know that’s taken on a new dimension.”

Knots: “Trinity Street has to be loving that, especially with Xander’s comments.”

The cameras remain focused on the stage before cutting back to the backstage area to see Regan Street standing back, her hands on her hips.

Selena: “David’s right…you need to focus on other things. He’s trying to get that old Hellcat out.”

Mikaela: “You’re better than this.”

Lucas Knight then comes up.

Lucas: “I’m assuming this pow-wow is because of Mr. Jackass out there.”

Regan: “Lucas…”

Lucas: “Yeah, yeah. Don’t worry. I’m planning to do more than just bloody a lip when we meat.”

David: “Look, I’m going to go with Lucas to the ring in case he tries something. Focus on Trios. Focus on everything else.”

Regan: “David…”

David: “You know I’m right on this one.”

Regan nods.

Regan: “Just there may be nothing left if he survive the tournament and I get my hands on him there.”

Selena: “Gotta get through the whole thing. Both teams.”

Regan: “Yeah, I know.”

Regan and Selena turn back as Mikaela goes after Regan with Delilah. Selena stops and turns to Mikaela. David and Lucas head down the hallway.

Selena: “Can you watch her?”

Mikaela: “She’ll be fine. She’ll cool down the moment she gets back in there. You know that.”

Selena: “I need to talk to someone.”

Mikaela: “Alright. Just be careful.”

Selena: “I know.”

Mikaela goes to follow Regan with Delilah as Selena heads off in another direction.

Backstage, we see Glory Braddock standing with Xiomara Diaz and Sienna Swann.

Swann: “So this is a nice switch.”

Braddock: “What? I don’t have to play nice anymore. Unfortunately, a few months ago, had to. Just like you tried to and didn’t.”

Swann: “How do I not know that I’m going to disappointed again? I mean I had a chance to work with someone I admired and you screwed that up.”

Braddock: “History. You know who I am. And frankly, if you were where I was a few months again, you’d have do the same. You’d have questioned everything. If you don’t, then maybe you’re not as good or as smart as you think you are.”

Diaz: “Easy there. You wanted to speak to us. We don’t need to-“

Swann: “No Xiomara…”

Swann stops her and smiles.

Swann: “You’re right.”

Braddock: “So…drinks later? And this time, we don’t have to work two different motives.”

Swann: “Absolutely.”

Swann smiles and Braddock extends her hand. Swann looks at it and shakes it.

Braddock: “See you at 11:30, hotel bar. Don’t be late. It’s how I know we’re on the same page.”

Braddock turns and heads off. Swann watches her leave. Xiomara turns to her.

Xiomara: “You sure about this? I wouldn’t trust her.”

Swann: “That’s why she’s doing it. To prove we can. Everything in the open. Everyone will know. There’s no hiding. At least, I get to talk to someone I could respect. Nice for a change.”

Swann turns and walks off with Diaz as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

A flash of a shot of Datura comes up on the screen before the scene remains black.

“The car’s on fire, and there’s no driver at the wheel, and the sewers are all muddied with a thousand lonely suicides, and a dark wind blows…

The government is corrupt and we’re on so many drugs with the radio on and the curtains drawn. We’re trapped in the belly of this horrible machine, and the machine is bleeding to death. The sun has fallen down, and the billboards are all leering, and the flags are all dead at the top of their poles.

It went like this: The buildings tumbled in on themselves. Mothers clutching babies picked through the rubble and pulled out their hair. The skyline was beautiful on fire, all twisted metal stretching upward, everything washed in a thin orange haze

I said ‘Kiss me. You’re beautiful. These are truly the last days. You grabbed my hand and we fell into it like a daydream or a fever.” 

Just as “Dead Flag Blues” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor plays. We see shots of Datura seated in the ring, before showing her hitting the Deliriant on Regan Street before showing shots of her hitting the Lady Death, locking in armbars, and holding a steel chair in the ring. Following this are shots of the crowd cheering before we cut to a logo for the Trios Tournament with the words “Datura returns!” The scene slowly fades to black.

Sharper: “That’s right. Datura will return. She will be part of the team with Bree Lancaster and Jordan Majors.”

Winters: “Think that Bree Lancaster will be watching her closely. But also this next match. She’ll be facing one of the competitors, Kim Williams, for the US Championship at Retribution!”

Lucas Knight vs. Kimberly Williams

Out go the lights with a flick of a switch as all eyes focus onto the stage, just then the screen lights up as the opening to Alpha King by Rev Theory begins to play over the P.A system. Then and only then we see a series of words in italic writing phase in and out on the big screen...

.Infamous.

.British.

.Legendary.

Spotlights all start to focus on the stage entrance now changing colours, shades of red, white and blue and during that time a silhouette of a man can be seen walking out onto the stage with a familiar aura of confidence. Just then the final words explode onto the tron causing the crowd to react accordingly as the music hit's into full swing...

.LUCAS KNIGHT.

The crowd's cheers fill the arena as the lights come back on fully to show Lucas Knight standing on the stage looking at the crowd, he wears a while leather jacket with the union jack emblazoned on it. He looks out to the crowd with a smirk and nods as their roar once again as David Helms steps out beside him.

Phillips: "Ladies and Gentleman, hailing from Santa Monica, California. He weighs in tonight at two-hundred and thirty pounds. Being Accompanied to the ring by David Helms, He is the 2015 Trios Winner, He is representing the Handsome Devils Club,  He is the Alpha King, LUCAS KNIGHT!!"

Just then video of Lucas' career plays out on the tron as the music ramps up even more. The Lucas and David bump fists and begin to walk down towards the ring slapping hands of some fans in the front row aisles. Once they reach the bottom, Lucas slides under the bottom rope and quickly scales one corner and looks out to the crowd with another smirk as he now removes his jacket and hangs it over the steep post.

David looks up and nods as the two share a few words to each other before Knight jumps down to the canvas and begins to pull at the top rope and warm up for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Lucas Knight returning to the ring…as Lucas Knight.”

Winters: “A bit confusing, but he’s been under the mask as El Lucho Grande. Now a former TV champion too!”

Sharper: “And immediately will have a challenge in the form of Kimberly Williams. It will be interesting to see if Lucas Knight still has some of the El Lucho Grande in him or he’ll go back to his traditional style.”

Winters: “So if he’ll throw a somersault at some point. That was about as agile as we saw him!”

The opening chords of Look What You Made Me Do begin to play.  Kimberly Williams steps out onto the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. The SCW United States Championship belt is around her waist. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. 

Phillips: “His opponent, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the SCW United States Champion, the Wild Card, Kimberly Williams!”

She winks at the fans before pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it.  She slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope.  Kimberly then poses in the center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans.  The music slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to a corner to await the start of the match. She hands off the US Championship to Jason Phillips and turns to Lucas.

Sharper: “Kim Williams will be preparing for her first defrense of her US Championship. A rematch against Bree Lancaster at Retribution in just over a month.”

Winters: “Bree will be watching this closely. But Kim maybe can focus on just building some wins and showing exactly what she can do. She’s going on a singles run now. Moving away from Twin Magic, looking to stand on her own.”

The bell sounds. Lucas looks at Kim as Kim smiles and skips around the ring a bit. Lucas watches her and the two lunge for a lock-up, but Kim flips underneath and then turns and kicks Lucas in the leg. She then kicks him again and then a third time. Lucas swings with a hard right, but Kim ducks and hits a kick to the ribs. Lucas winces and lunges, going to grab her, but Kim ducks and bounces off the ropes behind Lucas. Lucas turns and Kim hits a dropkick. Lucas hits the mat. Kim goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Lucas kicks out. Kim rolls off and Lucas rolls over. He starts to get up and Kim watches him and hits another dropkick. Lucas falls back and rolls to the ropes. He looks up as Kim smiles, getting up to her feet.

Sharper: “And Kimberly Williams has the former World Champion in a bad way!”

Winters: “Lucas Knight is just stunned. Back at the ropes. Did not expect this!”

Lucas starts to get up and Kim then motions for him to get up. Lucas nods and Lucas steps up and Kim then runs at him. She goes to slide past him. Lucas however bends over and grabs her. He starts to lift her up, but Kim turns and bites his arm. Lucas pulls away. He looks at his arm and turns and Kim jumps up and hits another dropkick. This time she goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Lucas kicks out. Both get up and Kim kicks him in the ribs. She wrenches his arm and then goes for a back kick, but Lucas ducks. Kim spins around and Lucas hits a European uppercut and Kim falls back intro the corner. Lucas looks at his arm again before he moves in and drives his shoulder into the ribs of Kim. He rears back and does it again and then a third time before stepping back and whipping Kim across the ring. Kim flips up and over and onto the apron. Lucas runs over and goes to nail her. Kim blocks it and forearms him in the jaw. Lucas staggers back and Kim climbs up to the top rope. She then dives off and hits a crossbody into a pin.

Sharper: “Lucas Knight taking the fight to Kim! But Kimberly Williams off the top!”

Winters: “Right into a pin!”

1!

2!

Lucas kicks out. Both get up and Kim kicks Lucas in the chest before rearing back and doing it again. She runs into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up and goes for a wheelbarrow into a cover, but Lucas blocks it and lifts her up, letting go before grabbing her and hitting a release back suplex. Kim rolls through. She starts to get up, holding her head and neck and turns around and Lucas runs at Kim and clotheslines her down. He walks around the ring. He then backs up to the ropes and bounces off and hits a fall forward elbow drop. David applauds at ringside.

Sharper: “Driving the elbow into the head of Kim William. Now a cover!”

Winters: “Lucas’ first!”

1!

2!

Kim kicks out. Lucas gets up and Kim turns. Lucas grabs her and pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. He then scoops her up and hits a backbreaker. Kim rolls over. Lucas turns and follows up with a traditional elbow drop. He goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Kim kicks out again. She rolls over and Lucas drags her up. He turns and whips her into the corner. Lucas runs after and Kim jumps up and goes to try and float over. Lucas catches her. He spins around and runs toward the middle of the ring, but Kim rolls through into a small package.

1!

2!

Lucas kicks out. Both get up and Kim hits an enziguri kick, knocking him to the ropes. Kim gets up and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Lucas gets up and launches her up into the air and as she comes down, nails her with a European uppercut. Kim rolls to the mat.

Sharper: “Union Jack connects!”

Winters: “Kimberly Williams had nowhere to go. Just down and right into that uppercut, rising up!”

Kim rolls over and reaches the ropes. Lucas grabs her and drags her up before pulling her b ack into the Hail Britannia. Kim grimaces in pain as Lucas hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Kim gets her shoulder up. Lucas sits up and turns and grabs Kim by the head and pulls her up. He then whips her into the corner. Lucas follows up and kicks her in the ribs before lifting her up onto the top turnbuckle. Lucas then grabs her and headbutts her for good measure. Kim nearly falls back, but Lucas then steps up and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. He hooks her up, but Kim nails him in the ribs with a hard right and then another. Kim then looks around before going to flip over, but spins through, landing on her feet and into a waistlock before using her momentum to throw Lucas back with a German suplex. Lucas rolls through and to the middle of the ring. Kim slowly gets up as the crowd cheers and Lucas gets up to his feet and turns to her only for Kim to nail her with the Morrigan’s Wrath. Lucas hits the mat. David looks on as Kim dives for the pin.

1!

2!

Lucas gets his shoulder up. Kim rolls off.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Kimberly Williams nearly got Lucas with that superkick!”

Winters: “Lucas not wanting to lose this first match back. Digging deep to get that shoulder up.”

Lucas rolls over and Kim then turns and dives onto his back and hooks his arms before trying to move into the Homage to the Queen, but Lucas keeps fighting. Kim tries to hook his arms, but Lucas gets on free and elbows her in the jaw. She rolls back. She gets back up and runs at Lucas and Lucas scoops her up and hits a tilt-a-whirl sideslam. He pulls back on the legs.

1!

2!

Kim gets her shoulder up. Lucas rolls over. He then starts to stir. Lucas looks around.

Sharper: “Lucas planted Kim, but it was only two!”

Winters: “She’s going to have figure something out. The Wild Card finding out that Lucas is as good as ever!”

Lucas turns and grabs Kim. He hoists her up and knees her in the ribs. He then fires her into the corner. Lucas turns and runs after Kim. He nails a clothesline. He then backs up and Kim stumbles forward and Lucas scoops her up onto his shoulder. Kim however kicks her legs and slides back. Lucas steps forward and turns and Kim jumps up and hits a pump enziguri. Lucas falls to his knees. Kim starts to get up. David looks on as Lucas stirs and Kim runs into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up and spins through with a tornado DDT. Lucas rolls over. Kim turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She looks around as the crowd roars as Lucas rolls over and starts to get up, but Kim stops him and boots him in the face. Lucas falls back. Kim stands up and dives off with the Chaos Theory! The crowd roars. Kim hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Chaos Theory! Kimberly Williams from the top!”

1!

2!

3!

The crowd roars.

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

Winters: “And the US Champion defeats Lucas Knight!”

Sharper: “Ironically doing what Bree Lancaster has done, beating someone with a hall of famer career!”

Kim gets up as David Helms climbs up the ring steps to the apron. Kim turns and grabs her title and bows to David. David just nods as Kim rolls out of the ring. Kim just starts to walk to the back as David Helms walks over to Lucas. Lucas rolls over, holding his ribs in pain as the crowd cheers.

Backstage, we see Selena Frost walking over to one of the locker rooms. She knocks on the door. A few moments pass before Derek Adonis answers the door. Immediately, we notice that he’s wearing the new “Have a HAPPY KABLAMALENTINE day!”

Adonis: “Oh! Hi! Are you here to buy one of the new KABLAMALENTINE day!”

Selena: “The…what?”

Adonis shows off his shirt.

Selena: “Not right now. Is Jay Gold here?”

Adonis: “Hmmm…one minute!”

Adonis turns and steps back. Jay Gold then comes to the door.

Jay: “I was wondering if you could come here.”

Selena: “I had to. You chose Xander Valentine to be on your team. Even when he’s…well…the way he is.”

Jay: “And I said my piece. Look, we’ve been getting back in touch. We’ve known each other for a while. Yeah, I’m trying to see the best in him. I’ve known him in some way for years. I think he just needs to remember his value and that people respect it.”

Selena: “What is there to respect? This isn’t some employee of the month issue! He’s assaulted fans. Assaulted commentators. Mr. D!”

Jay: “And he’s been frustrated behind it all because no one sees him as he should be…one of the greats.”

Selena: “Because he’s not anymore!”

Jay sighs.

Jay: “I made my decision. If you’re disappointed, so be it. But I stand by it.”

Selena shakes her head.

Selena: “Just note…you disappointed not just me…but many of us.”

Jay: “Tough decisions usually do that. I didn’t have the easy one like you. Good luck on Sunday.”

Jay then closes the door. Selena steps back and sighs and heads off.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see David Helms and Lucas Knight walking backstage. Lucas winces a bit.

Lucas: “Damn…she can hurt like hell.”

David: “A bit different than when we were just fun-loving coffee junkies-“

Asher: “Mr. Helms. Need you suit up and come with me.”

Asher Hayes appears, looking at David. David looks at him. Lucas just nods.

Lucas: “This is your problem, bro.”

Lucas walks off.

David: “Thanks.”

David turns to Asher.

David: “Come again?”

Asher: “No thanks. But come with me. We’re having a team meeting!”

David: “Oh brother.”

Asher: “He’s the enemy.”

Asher walks with David, holding a clipboard in his hand. David then walks over as Asher knocks on a door. The door opens and we see Ace Marshall dragging out a half-inflated kiddie pool.

Ace: “Ah! David! You’re here. Excellent. Help me with this.”

David: “I’m…going to not.”

Ace: “Also, we’ll need more rum.”

David: “That I can help with.”

Ace looks around.

Ace: “Didn’t bring Regan?”

David: “Well, I wasn’t with her when Asher found me…aren’t you two facing each other tonight?”

Asher: “Oh yeah. Blood feud. Going to kill each other in the ring with rusty forks.”

Ace: “We’re focusing on team morale. Getting Regan was key, Asher!”

Asher: “Look. I took the easy way out. We had an understanding. Having her come to this…well..”

Ace sighs.

Ace: “Well now I’ll have to find another way to get Regan Street fight Glory Braddock in chocolate pudding. Give us something to bond over. Especially with Glory now sniffing Sienna’s [bleep] now. So…”

David: “Alright. I’m going to go. And seriously…chocolate pudding? You realize it’s 2020.”

Ace: “We were going to follow. Give the women something to look at. Cassidy’s idea. She thinks you can kick my ass. I told her I was undefeated in the pudding wars! It’s a matter of pride! Plus, I’m equal opportunity. I just figured we could also mend old fences with Regan. I mean…we’re buddies! We could even make it your rum!”

Ace extends his hand. David looks at him.

David: “You really haven’t grown up.”

Ace: “Why bother. No one else has either? Syren still is acting like it’s 2010!”

David: “I get you’re trying to get us all loose. We’ll all get it done.”

Ace: “Well I’m not worried about you, man. I picked you…and you have your own rum. Like a match made in heaven.”

Asher: “It’s true. Good stuff.”

David: “Great. We’ll add that to the website. But let’s lay off the team-building, at least, like this. Want to do something…Drinks. And may I can get Regan there…”

Asher: “She’s part of the enemy though…”

Ace: “Fine…we can do drinks. Just you’re paying.”

David: “Fine. Now, I’m going to hate asking this…but why was the kiddie pool in the janitor’s closet.”

Ace: “Needed to hose it down.”

David: “I was right….we’ll get in touch.”

David nods and heads off as Asher and Ace turn to one another.

Asher: “So…”

Ace: “Now we have to plan to murder each other in the ring.”

Asher: “I understand.”

Asher then suddenly steps on the kiddie pool, popping it. He walks off as Ace looks at it deflating.

Ace: “Asshole.”

The opening of “Door to Door Cannibals" can be heard blaring through the PA system.  The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a positive reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in cheers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The cheers intensify as James looks out at the crowd. He looks around and starts to head down to the ring, the SCW World Championship over his shoulder.

Sharper: “James Evans this Sunday will defend his World Championship against Aaron Blackbourne. Making his first defense.”

Winters: “And this is a huge opportunity for Blackbourne, but it’s also a big test. First defenses can be deceptive and James frankly lost the World Title the last time, years ago, against Syren, in his first defense.”

James Evans walks down to the ring and starts to climb up the steel steps and into the ring. He looks around and throws the title over his shoulder as he heads to the corner. He grabs a microphone waiting for him. He gets up and stretches out a bit before starting to walk around the ring.

Sharper: “And people are wondering what condition that man is in after the wars against Giovanni Aries and Syren in the last month.”

James looks around as the crowd cheers. His music fades out and James walks over to the ropes, leaning on them. He then steps back and turns to the crowd.

James: “Well we’re finally here where in a couple of days, this belt right here, is going to be on the line against Aaron Blackbourne!”

The crowd cheers.

James: “Kid’s done plenty.”

James nods.

James: “Including beating Syren at Apocalypse!”

The crowd cheers.

James: “Seems like we got something in common. But you’ve been waiting for this chance. People thought you should’ve had it earlier. Well here we are.”

James looks around.

James: “Welcome to the waiting to see what Syren Swann is gonna do with her Trios to try and screw one of us out of this. There’s no music. Just a grating noise that frankly you get used to after a while, especially when you shut her up by beating her and taking this.”

The crowd roars. James shrugs.

James: “But that’s the problem Aaron. Right now, no one is talking about this opportunity for you. Sasha is…she sees something in you. Good for you. Me…I am because I’ve made it clear I’ll face anyone here for this title and you get to be my first defense. Something I’m not gonna ignore. But everyone is still talking about Syren…whether I’m 100 percent thanks to what she and the Infamous pricks did with those steel chairs. I hope I answered the question last week, but Aaron, you don’t need to worry. I’m fine.”

The crowd roars.

James: “But everyone is going to be talking about Sienna. And here’s the thing Aaron…I think we need to make her realize how screwed she is. Retribution…we all know it. You or I are going to face her. And I don’t give a damn what she has planned. The fact is…there is nothing more I want right now then to watch people like Syren and Sienna realize that I will always be around to hold this title and keep it from their grasp.”

James pauses as the crowd cheers some more.

James: “I know you believe the same thing. Now, you may not be willing to do what I am for it, but that’s fine. I just hope just like I’m mentioning everything on everyone else’s mind…you’re focusing on THIS!”

James points to the World Title.

James: “Because if you’re focusing on the long-rent IT jackass, Shilo Valiant, Aaron…this is over and I’m not going to feel bad for one second about kicking your ass in front of the world.”

James pauses again.

James: “So you better be focusing on one thing…Me and this Title…God knows that would be refreshing around here!”

“The Nexus” by Amaranthe plays as the crowd roars. A few moments pass before James Evans turns as Aaron Blackbourne doesn’t come out. But instead, we see on the big screen a shot of a canvas.

Blackbourne: “I was hoping you would come out…”

Blackbourne’s voice plays as we see what appears to be Blackbourne’s hand drawing on the canvas. Starting to paint, beginning by painting a figure.

Blackbourne: “Sorry for the odd way of doing this, but you’re right, James…people are focusing on everything else. Even this match…some people have highlight that it should’ve come, but still talk about Syren or Sienna in the background. As for Shilo, he had his moment. As far as I’m concerned, he’s a disappointment.”

The crowd cheers, while some boo. The painting continue to be developed, the video speeding up to show what appears to be a wrestler in the ring.

Blackbourne: “But unlike you, I’m not one to come out to that ring and speak to the world, with all of the confidence. And in fact, if I came out there to speak to you directly, it would ring hollow. Even the fact that while I can respect you more than Sienna or Syren, you still are someone who doesn’t stand for what people like myself, Owen, Alistaire or Peyton are trying to accomplish.”

James: “Something they could accomplish if they stopped giving a damn what people thought.”

The crowd roars.

Blackbourne: “But James…there is only one thing I am focusing on this Sunday. Because I have to…it’s you. It’s the World Championship. It’s what beating you would represent. I’ve always been seen as the one who gets close, but not close enough. That’s something I’m ready to shed in 2020.”

The painting continues to develop as we see camera flashes painted on behind the figure, the figure clearly now turning into a drawn version of Aaron Blackbourne.

Blackbourne: “Just like you shed everything by returning to the top of the ladder, pinning Owen Cruze last to become champion. Just like you’ve shed your past reputation to become a bad ass, taking on those who wish to end your reign, not through competition but injury. James…I plan to shed my reputation. I plan to stand tall, just like I did against Syren at Apocalypse. Just like I have time and time again…just not without the SCW World Championship.”

The painting then starts to complete with Aaron’s hand finishing it off by showing Blackbourne holding the SCW World Championship.

Blackbourne: “While the Trios Tournament will also be another distraction in a sea of many. This Sunday, James…I plan to take advantage of this shot and in 2020, hold the SCW World Championship.”

The crowd cheers. Some however boo. James Evans just looks at the painting on the screen with a smirk. He then backs up as the painting does all of the talking, Blackbourne’s voice disappearing.

James: “Well Aaron…I hope you compete as well as you paint. Because if not…well…”

James throws the microphone behind him. The crowd cheers a bit as “Door to Door Cannibals” plays.

Sharper: “James Evans is as confident as ever. He’s going to talk with his words and his fsits. But Blackbourne letting his creativity do the talking tonight.”

Winters: “And they’re both right. There are a lot of distractions for both. The one who can see through it. This isn’t about who faces Sienna at Retribution. It’s not about Syren. It’s not about Shilo Valiant. Even for both, they both have a reputation for their success in this situation. It’s about the World Championship!”

The crowd looks on as James Evans then steps through the ropes. He drops down to the floor. He starts to head to the back as the cameras follow him.

Backstage, we see Damian Angel talking with Adam Allocco. Allocco can be seen trying to pitch him on something, but the camera isn’t close enough to pick up the sound.

Sharper: “What in the world…”

Winters: “Looks like Adam Allocco has another option to represent…and continuing to find people who may not get along with his son. How pathetic…”

Sharper: “And just before the Trios Tournament…Big impact if he closes this deal.”

The camera continues to focus on the two of them talking before it fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see “IN TWO WEEKS” come up before a shot of Frozen Hell comes up on the screen and then a shot of the Jackass and Big Ass Connection before showing both.

Sharper: “After how we started earlier tonight, it’s going to follow to the ring. The Big Ass and Jackass Connection will face Frozen Hell in two weeks on this program with the winner challenging Infamous for the SCW World Tag Team Championship at Retribution!”

Winters: “Jackass and Big Ass Connection getting their opportunity to re-earn their shot. Frozen Hell being forced to earn their shot. And they’ll hash it out in the ring in two weeks. But its possible we’ll get a partial preview this Sunday, in the semi-finals if both teams move on.”

Syren vs. Konrad Raab

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his red, green and blue mask along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iced Rainbow on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest.

Phillips: “From Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

He ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring. He goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes before sitting down in the corner of the ring with the crowd cheering for him, having a nasty look in his eyes waiting for the match to start.

Sharper: “Konrad has come out, knowing tonight is a huge opportunity for his career.”

Winters: “Not just an opportunity to score maybe the biggest win in his SCW career, but also, he believe this can be an learning experience for Syren, to teach her some respect.”

Sharper: “I don’t know if Syren understands the definition of respect.”

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

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and as the lights come back up, we find Syren standing in the middle of the stage, adorned in a jacket. The crowd boos but she doesn’t seem to care, spinning around to point to the back of her jacket where we see the words ‘DARK FANTASY’ written.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. The curtains part and CHBK and Alexander Crowe walk out to join her, which only gets more of a negative reaction from the fans. Syren then begins to walk down to the ring, flicking her hair and ignoring the fans at ringside as Alexander Crowe and CHBK follow. As the trio approach the ring, Crowe slides into the ring before sitting on the middle rope and pushing it down, while holding up the top rope. Syren very deliberately walks up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the ring apron before stepping between the ropes. CHBK makes his own way into the ring as Syren walks over to the middle of the ropes, stepping onto the bottom rope with one foot and the middle rope on the other, balancing.

Phillips: “Introducing, representing Infamous and accompanied by Alexander Crowe and SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, she hails from Los Angeles, California, this is SYREN!”

As they head to the ring, a graphic of Syren’s new book, Chapter One, comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Syren has lived a very interesting life. She’s been working on a book in the recent past and it will be released on March 10, available at bookstores everywhere. May give us some interesting perspective in who she is today.”

Winters: “And regardless of her current attitude, I’ve been told she’s candid about her life, including the issues of being in a same-sex marriage before it was as widely accepted, being a focal point too.”

Syren walks over to corner where Raab is now kneeling, flips her hair in his direction as Alexander Crowe and CHBK become settled down out on the outside of the ring. The bell rings with Syren’s back still turned to Konrad Raab. Raab steps up, stalks her from behind.

Winters: “Syren showing zero respect towards Konrad Raab, keeping her back turned.”

Sharper: “Crowe and CHBK both are calling out the fact that Raab’s right behind her.”

Winters: “What is Konrad waiting for?”

Sharper: “He’s too honorable to start this match, attacking from behind. Maybe that’s why Syren feels so comfortable turning her back on him.”

Syren strolls the way to one corner with Raab following in pursuit. She stretches forward and delivers a mule kick to the sternum. She swings around, seizing a hold of Raab’s lowered head. She leaps up and then backdown, delivering a jawbreaker. Raab stumbles backwards. She leg sweeps Raab to land him on his back. Syren leaps into the air for an elbow drop but Raab rolls out of the way, quickly back onto his feet. Raab charges forward for a clothesline, which Syren ducks underneath. He spins around as Syren rebounds off the ropes, leg lariat takes him down. Raab pops right back up but Syren rolls him over with another leg lariat.

Sharper: “Syren quickly getting the upperhand in this match. This is exactly not how Konrad Raab wanted to start this match.”

Winters: “She’s using speed to blitzkrieg Konrad Raab and right now, Raab’s struggling to keep up.”

Sharper: “Here we were doubting that Syren didn’t take her opponent seriously, but appears that she is!”

Raab shakes his head as he climbs to his feet in the corner. Syren comes flying in with a splash. She leads him out from the corner and whips him into the opposite. He counters, sending her flying instead. He comes in hot pursuit but Syren gets the boot up. Konrad Raab staggers. Syren steps past Raab, snapmares him into a seated position. She steps back and delivers a stiff kick to the upper back, perhaps connecting with the back of the head with her shin. Raab flies forward. The crowd starts to boo.

Winters: “Strike to the back of the head. The crowd is not liking that at all.”

Sharper: “Those can be dangerous.”

Winters: “Raab is in trouble and he needs to manage some offense or tonight can be the most disappointment match of his SCW at this rate.”

Syren performed a standing shooting star press as Raab is on the mat, still holding his head. She neglects to cover for the pin, instead she backs up. Syren waves her opponent on, seeming to be preparing for a homerun maneuver. Syren launches forward with the Face Lift but Raab rolls out of the way. She turns to locate Raab but he lifts her up, delivers a spinebuster into the center of the ring, getting the crowd to pop. Syren doesn’t stay down the long, she is up on her feet but she’s met with European uppercuts. After the third, Raab ducks underneath an attempt at an elbow strike, lifts her up for a northern lights suplex.

Sharper: “Northern Lights suplex! The bridge by Konrad Raab.”

1…

2…

Winters: “Syren explodes out of the pin. But this is exactly what the doctor ordered, a furry of offense stemming what had been a Syren dominated match.”

Sharper: “Syren seemed caught off guard by the sudden burst of action, but knowing her, she’s going to get a handle back on this match, one way or another.”

Syren pushes herself up to her feet but Konrad doesn’t give her a moment to rest. There’s one clothesline to send her back to the mat. Then another. And then a third. The crowd is growing loud now as Syren retreats by rolling to the apron. Konrad reaches over the top rope to pull her back in but she gouges his eyes. She stands, rolls backwards down the back of Konrad, into a german suplex! The crowd is stunned at the move as Syren positions herself on top of her opponent.

Winters: “Modified rolling german suplex, she managed to drop Konrad on the top of his head.”

Sharper: “The pin!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Only two, but Syren’s targeting that head of Raab. Are we going to shortly see a three?”

Winters: “I wouldn’t discredit Kornad. He has a lot of fight, and I believe, he has a lot left in this one.”

Raab throws a punch while he searches for balance. Syren knocks the straight away before leaping up with an enzuigiri. Raab doesn’t go down, but the strike to the head knocks him off tilter. Syren takes the opportunity, backpedals into the ropes and flies forward with the Facelift! Raab hits the canvas with a thud.

Sharper: “FaceLift! Now followed up by the Syren’s Call!”

Winters: “The hook of the leg, Syren is smiling!”

1…

2…

3-

Sharper: “Konrad gets the shoulder up!”

Winters: “The crowd is going ballistic. Everyone thought this match was closed out. Especially Syren and her crew!”

Konrad holds his head. Syren nods to herself, keeping her confidence high as the match continues. She shares a few words with the referee. Raab manages to stand but Syren greets him with a knee. She applies as headlock on him, before spinning out and whipping him into the ropes. He comes back with a spear to takes her down to the canvas. He mounts her, throwing some elbows. He stands up, giving way for her to scramble to her feet. From behind, he lifts her up high into the air, back suplex delivered. CHBK and Crowe are slapping the apron, in distress after another burst of offensive fury.

Sharper: “The Iced Rainbow has thawed up and Konrad Raab is very much alive in this contest!”

Winters: “He has Syren reeling!”

Syren pushes up. Raab comes from behind with a German suplex attempt but she rolls through, lands on her feet behind him. He spins around as she attempts to jump up on his back for a potential lungblower. She hits the canvas in a seated position. He reaches down, grabs her by the throat. Raab lifts her up, delivers the The Iceinator!

Winters: “The Chokeslam Powerbomb, the Iceinator!”

Sharper: “Konrad Raab with the pin!”

1…

2…

3-

Winters: “Almost! He almost got Syren!”

Sharper: “I think that Iceinator knocked the wind right out of her. This might be Raab’s chance.”

The crowd is still red hot as Raab stalks Syren. Syren is slow to her feet. Raab lifts her up, the Frozen Pin! He bridges the german suplex perfectly in the center of the ring!

Sharper: “The pin!”

Winters: “Upset?”

Sharper: “The referee’s distracted by CHBK. CHBK is on the apron!”

The crowd counts but Raab releases the bridge. He marches over to the referee. He moves the referee aside and uppercuts CHBK off the apron. Syren is back on her feet. Raab runs past her from behind, handsprings forward!

Sharper: “Ice storm! No- Syren counters, shoving Raab away!”

Raab hits the canvas with a thud. He scrambles up but before he’s on his feet even, he’s met with the Beauty Mark!

Winters: “Beauty Mark!”

1…

2…

3!

Sharper: “Syren wins the match, but what a showing by Konrad Raab.”

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

The crowd boos as Syren gets up and looks back at Raab. CHBK enters the ring, holding his jaw as Crowe follows. They join and hold Syren’s arm up. CHBK glances at Raab with disdain before smirking. The crowd boos loudly as Syren looks around before then turning back to Raab. She watches him a moment before exiting the ring, followed by CHBK and Crowe.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Gavin Taylor is walking down the hallway, speaking to himself.

Gavin: “Oh this is just great. We’re this late into the show and now All-Star. Even worse is that the Adrenaline Championship…but-“

Just then, Gavin is shoved against the wall, by one Xander Valentine. He leans in, placing his forearm against Gavin’s throat and pushing him back.

Gavin: “AHHH.......help…..can’t breath!”

Xander: “You won’t be if you don’t respond the correct way. Last week you and Jay had some issues…they won’t be an issue this Sunday.”

Gavin: “But…but…you…”

Xander: “Nothing wrong with me going after competitors if they deserve it. Understand…Because I want one of the contracts.”

Gavin nods. Xander lets go and backs up. Gavin coughs.

Xander: “Don’t try anything. After the tournament, what you do is not my concern. This Sunday….everything you do is my concern.”

Xander then turns and walks off. Gavin coughs.

Gavin: “Clearly a fan….just over-zealous.”

He coughs again as we cut to the ring.

Scarlet Grey in action

“Bang Bang” by ZZ Top plays through the arena and the Texas crowd begins to show support. Phillips steps forward.

Phillips: “This following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, he is Texas’ own…Frank…Hill…Gibbons!!!”

A lanky, and almost decrepit looking man with a Stetson hat, and a beard, makes his way out to the ring, clad in blue jeans and a black tank top. The crowd salutes Frank as he throws a fist in the air.

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

Phillips: “And his opponent…she is…. Scarlet! Grey!”

The ref calls for the bell. Frank steps forward as does Scarlet. Scarlet goes for a strike, but Frank blocks it and begins to connect with jabs to the jaw.

Sharper: “And we’re off. The hometown hero, Frank Hill Gibbons landing strikes. If he does well here tonight, he might get a job offer.”

Winters: “This is Scarlet’s return match. She may have some ring rust. Cut her some slack, I guess.”

Frank goes for another strike, but Scarlet pushes out her breast, causing Frank to stop in his tracks. He stares at her, seemingly smitten as he lowers his fists.

Sharper: “I take back what I said about a job offer.”

Knots: “You never know. We could always use more janitors or people in catering. Wait…on second thought…I will just go with what you said.”

Frank goes to grab her, only for Scarlet to connect with a forearm to the side of the head, followed by a second and a third. Frank staggers back. Scarlet then grabs Frank before driving him to the mat with a belly to belly suplex. She looks at him but doesn’t go for the kiss.

Sharper: “Grey hitting the Hug and a Kiss.”

Winters: “Minus the kiss, so does that actually count?”

Frank is shown using the ropes to get to his feet. He turns just as Scarlet hits another forearm strike, before driving him headfirst into the mat with a DDT. Scarlet grabs Frank by the beard, earning boos as she pulls him to his feet. She whips him into the corner. Frank buckles and drops down into a seated position. Scarlet charges and connects with a running hip attack.

Sharper: “I think its safe to say that if there was any ring rust, its waved goodbye to Scarlet.”

Frank is shown using the ropes to help him to his feet, only for Scarlet to charge, and grab him, before locking in the Fifty Shades of Grey.

Winters: “And she’s got it locked in. Frank’s going to need a miracle.”

The ref checks on Frank who quickly submits, as the ref calls for the bell. Scarlet maintains the hold a little longer, as the crowd boos even more, before she releases and steps aside as Frank crumples to the mat. “Nymphetamine (Deva-Fix)” blares through the sound system. Scarlet is shown celebrating in the ring as Frank is shown struggling.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey triumphant in her return, which was nothing short of dominant.”

Scarlet blows a kiss to the fallen Frank, before she climbs out of the ring. She takes a few steps before we see Spirit Dansby walking up to her.

Spirit: “Scarlet…can I get a word?”

Scarlet smirks and walks over. Scarlet pulls on the microphone.

Scarlet: “I return and now I get more time.”

Spirit: “Well last time we saw you, you were competing for a US Title shot and-“

Scarlet: “And I fell short. But unlike my opponent there, she’s gone…injured. And now, other people I’ve made my name on are back. Well, while I stand here, being who I am, something this company would like to cover up…Well, I’m back to climb back to where I was. Earn those shots. Datura’s back…people are telling me to watch my back…I have plenty who will do that for me. Just look at me.”

The crowd boos a bit.

Scarlet: “People can bring their best shot. The Red Empire will take over.”

Scarlet turns and walks past as her music plays again. Spirit turns and watches her leave as the crowd buzzes.

Backstage, we then see Sienna Swann, Chris Cannon and Xiomara Diaz walking down the hallway. The crowd boos seeing them.

Sharper: “Interesting message from Scarlet Grey and from Scarlet we go to Sienna.”

Winters: “Are we going to find out tonight?”

Sharper: “The Trios Tournament contract? We’ll find out next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We cut to see a shot of Kelsai Adamson-Mason talking with Jason Helms backstage, with Amy Chastaine looking on.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. It’s been a theme all night. All of the Trios Tournament teams engaged in some level of team building or at least matters involving them.”

Winters: “We’ve had attacks. We’ve had kiddie pools. We’ve had straight up team meetings. And some people have been oddly quiet – Katie Steward being one.”

Sharper: “Perhaps planning to make this Sunday a big one for her. We’ll find out.”

“Style” by Taylor Swift plays as the crowd boos. Cameras pan to the entrance way where Sienna Swann walks out from the back, followed by Xiomara Diaz and Chris Cannon. Cannon has the manila envelope in his hand and he walks forward as Sienna looks out at the crowd. Chris says something to her as the crowd continues to look on booing them.

Winters: “Another week and another taunting?”

Sharper: “Could very well be, but the clock is ticking. The Trios Tournament Contracts have some clear rules. One of which that they must be cashed in for a match that takes place by Retribution the following year.”

Winters: “Not only that but Chris Cannon has been talking about his own announcement in all of this too.”

Sienna and Chris walk down the rampway to the ring with Xiomara taking the envelope from them. They head to the ring and Chris walks up, holding the ropes open for Sienna. She steps into the ring. Chris enters after as Xiomara motions for him to step forward and embrace Sienna in the middle of the ring, kissing her as boos continue. Xiomara enters the ring as Sienna Swann walks over and asks for a microphone. Jason Phillips hands her one. Sienna turns back and walks over to the middle of the ring.

Sienna: “Well here we are. Another week has passed. And last week, after defeating a true great in the ring, in Katie Steward, in the main event, where I should be all the time, I said that maybe I’d be thinking a bit longer.”

Sienna chuckles.

Sienna: “But now I’m sent out now, in this spot, before the so-called main event, with the Adrenaline Champion…not defending his title….and an overrated jackass. There’s a bit of a trend here.”

Sienna sighs.

Sienna: “I guess Sasha doesn’t understand the easy decision. See, this is how bad this is. She has a clear star in not only me…but with Chris here. And Chris, he has an announcement too. And frankly, we both know we’re the reason all of you are here.”

The crowd boos. Sienna shakes her head.

Sienna: “And if this is how she’s going to treat us, then she clearly doesn’t understand the lifeline that that contract represents and until that changes, well…”

As Sienna continues, we see Sasha walking down from the back, microphone in her hand. She walks over to the ring as the crowd cheers a bit. Chris then gets Sienna’s attention. Sienna turns and smiles.

Sienna: “Oh…finally coming out to be with us. Even if you shouldn’t even be seen with someone like us.”

Sasha enters the ring,

Sienna: “So what are you here to say?”

Sasha: “Thank you for coming out here. I assigned you to this part of the show because I could come out here and frankly deliver this to you face to face so there is no mistake.”

Sienna: “This should be rich. The person who defend her favourites-

Sasha: “And if that was the case, I’d have just fired you outright because frankly, star or not, you’re not worth the pain in the ass you are.”

The crowd roars. Sienna just pauses and looks at Sasha, daggers in her eyes.

Sasha: “Are you going to announce your plans for that contract tonight, here in San Antonion?”

Sienna: “Given how you’re treating me, and how this is a favour to you and this company, no. Why am I going to safe you tonight?”

Sasha: “Great. Then you have a choice. You can keep acting like the prima donna that you are and keep playing this game or this Sunday, you’re going to reveal it at Trios Tournament 2020.”

Sienna: “And if I don’t?”

Sasha: “Easy…your contract will be voided. See, there’s a clause in every Trios Tournament contract. Everyone knows the Retribution stipulation. You have until the Retribution the year after the Trios Tournament the contract is won to schedule your match. But because we need to file and process and approve the contract, we need to file it two weeks ahead of the match. Now, SCW won’t be having any shows next week and I’m sure you’d love to make sure the entire world, and likely the World Champion, knows exactly what you have planned. So that leaves Trios Tournament as the final night you can announce your plans for that contract.”

Sienna and Sasha look at one another.

Sasha: “So….your decision. Because I’m sick and tired of you believing you run this show when you don’t.”

Sienna: “But I should. Instead, you are, and that means we have people like Aaron Blackbourne getting gifts. At least I know one thing…there is no way the Board could say no to what I have planned. Not after what Kellen Jeffries pulled. Not when you have a way to ensure I walk out World Champion and on top of this company where I belong!”

Sasha: “So then Trios Tournament, you’re walking out to announce this.”

Sienna: “On one condition…I do it AFTER the World Championship match.”

Sasha: “Fine.”

Sasha then turns to Chris.

Sasha: “Now, Chris…you said you had an announcement to make. But there’s a reason I came out here myself. Why I wanted both of you out here? Why I wanted to clear the air in front of the world?”

Chris asks for the microphone. Sienna hands it to him.

Chris: “Oh this should be rich. Going to announce that Kelcey Wallace has a brand new contract. Making millions.”

Sasha: “No, Chris…more that well, I’m pleased to announce that you’re cleared to return to active competition.”

Chris turns away, a stunned smile on his face. He shakes his head and turns back.

Chris: “Ya friggin’ kiddin’ me. What was the hold up? Finally got away from your quack doctors.”

Sasha: “That you can take up with SCW medical, but you’re cleared to compete and you can get ready because well, I mean, a big star coming back, that’s a big deal. And you know what Chris, we’re going to even make it a feature of SCW programming.”

Sasha continues, some sarcasm clearly noted.

Sasha: “So in two weeks when Breakdown returns after Trios Tournament, Chris, get your gear. You’re going to be in competition. And you know what, I’ll even make it a main event!”

Chris: “Are you kidding me? Going to make me come back…where? Some two-bit town. You don’t get it. Sienna and I, we’re stars. We don’t make these crap towns.”

Sasha: “You can take that up with the fans of Raleigh who I’m sure will now be showing up to watch you fall on your face.”

The crowd roars. Chris just turns to Sienna and then to Xiomara before Sasha follows up.

Sasha: “Oh, didn’t you have an announcement?”

Chris looks at Sasha and then Sienna.

Chris: “We’ll see about Raleigh. But no matter what, enjoy these next few weeks. Things will be changing when THAT…”

Chris points to the Trios Tournament contract.

Chris: “…is cashed in. And when Sienna Swann does what she needs to do for US!”

Chris then turns and motions to Sienna. Sienna looks at Sasha and smirks before stepping up to her, looking down at her, intentionally trying to intimidate her before stepping past her. “Prometheus” by Audio Machine plays as the crowd boos. Chris then steps through the ropes, following Xiomara. Sienna steps through and Chris extends his arm, helping Sienna down. Sasha turns and watches them as they turn their back to the ring and head to the back.

Sharper: “All attitude from Chris Cannon and Sienna Swann.”

Winters: “Attitude or not. Sasha clearing the air. Chris Cannon is not only cleared to return, passing his medical testing, but he’s going to be in the ring in two weeks!”

Sharper: “And looks like finally, no matter what, Sienna Swann will finally reveal the Trios Tournament contract cash-in. What does she have planned for what we assume is her World Championship shot at Retribution?!”

Xiomara, Sienna and Chris continue to head to the back.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays throughout the arena. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Ace Marshall vs. Asher Hayes follows.

Sharper: “From that situation to something a bit less tense. Asher Hayes will face Ace Marshall in non-title action in our main event of the evening. It’s next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up to see Blake Mason watching the show from his luxury box. He’s just enjoying the show, largely by himself.

Sharper: “There you see Blake Mason. Again, returning at Day of Infamy, sending a message to Alistaire Allocco and you wonder what he’s thinking about matters with Damian Angel.”

Winters: “Sitting on the sidelines, intentionally, going into Trios Tournament.”

Sharper: “And on that note, this Sunday, we will be presenting a special sitdown interview with Blake Mason where he will discuss his return and the conditions on it and what they mean. A lot to look forward to, this Sunday.”

Winters: “That, Sienna’s Trios announcement, World Title on the line and of course, the Trios Tournament itself!”

Ace Marshall vs. Asher Hayes

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Rope" by the Foo Fighters echo throughout the arena. At the 13 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses. The SCW Adrenaline Championship is around his waist.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening. First, from Chicago, Illinois, he is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Asher Hayes!”

“This indecision got me climbing up the wall
Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you”

He makes his way down the ramp as the cheers of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, saluting the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side.

“Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose…”

He stands, once again, on the top rope. He tosses his shades out to the crowd, smirking and a blowing a kiss to the fans before dropping down, removing his jacket and handing it to the ref before leaning into the corner, waiting for the match to begin. He takes off his title before placing it under the turnbuckle.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes returning to the main event here tonight. Going to have a challenge against someone he’s had some history with.”

Winters: “Had history, but emphasis on the had. A lot different from the days of 2009. Now, both have grown-up in one way…in some ways not, but they’re the same people.”

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans erupt in cheers as on stage Ace Marshall steps out with Oakley shades and a black reflective jacket. Cassidy Carter comes out to join him by his side.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the ramp way. He snaps his fingers and bobs his head before pointing out to the crowd. Cassidy smiles broadly while stepping in a rhythm around the stage to match the beat.

Phillips: “His opponent, making his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, accompanied by Cassidy Carter, The Bird Slayer, mud slinger and first of his title, Ace Marshall!"

The two make their way down the ramp. Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Cassidy climbs up on to the apron. Standing along it she raises her head up to the rafters while leaning fully into the top rope. She sways her hips seductively before flipping over it, landing inside the ring on her feet before turning and throwing her arms up and walking toward the center of the ring just as Ace makes his way to the corner. He climbs up it before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the crowd before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for an official to grab just as the match is about to be underway.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall and Asher Hayes both have a unique style. Both can fly. Both can grapple. This could be a fun one.”

Winters: “We’ll find out. One notable issue is that Ace Marshall is in the Trios Tournament. Asher is not. But then again, Ace revealing earlier he relied on Asher for some training of his team for Day of Infamy.”

Ace looks at Asher Hayes and the crowd roars and the bell sounds. The two circle around the ring before Ace suddenly throws his arm up. Asher looks at him. Ace points to it. The crowd roars. Asher points to it too and looks around.

Winters: “Are…is Asher doing what I think he is?”

Sharper: “I think we’re about to see a test of strength!”

Ace points up to it. Asher starts to extend his arm for it as the crowd cheers only for Ace to switch arms. Asher looks at him and then reaches up for Ace’s new arm, only for Ace to switch again. Ace yells at him and Asher then looks at him and then he extends his opposite arm.

Asher: “No! You come for me!”

Ace looks at him, looking around, pointing to him before Ace goes to reach up for it. Asher then goes to turn, but Ace snaps his other arm up and yells out and grabs it. Ace then grabs Asher’s other hand and they push one another, trying to push back on each other’s arms before pushing them up over their heads. Asher then starts to push Ace back. Ace looks around as the crowd roars. Asher gets Ace to the mat.

1!

Ace pushes his shoulder up. Asher forces it back down.

1!

Ace pushes it up again and then pushes Asher over with his boot. Ace rolls over and Asher rolls to his back.

1!

Asher gets his shoulder up and Ace leans forward and Asher lifts Ace up with his legs.

1!

2!

Asher pushes him back and Ace rolls through and Asher jumps up, but Ace knees him in the ribs. He then takes him over with a hip throw into a pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Ace rolls off as Asher turns to the ropes. He looks at the crowd and at Ace. Ace lowers his head and lifts Asher up and over onto the apron. Ace turns and grabs Asher by the head and goes for a guillotine drop, but Asher cuffs him in the back and then pulls his head back with a neckbreaker. Ace rolls over as the crowd ohs. Asher turns and goes to the corner, climbing to the top rope. Ace starts to get up and Asher dives off with a double axe handle smash. The crowd ohs and Asher goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Ace kicks out. Asher gets up and turns and looks at Ace as Ace rolls over. Asher smirks and shrugs. Ace looks at him and nods. Ace starts to get up as Asher waits for him. He then lunges and goes for the collar and elbow tie-up. Asher knees him in the ribs before whipping Ace into the corner. Asher runs after and Ace gets a knee up. Asher catches it and staggers back. Asher runs again at him. Ace sidesteps him. Asher hits the corner and Ace spanks him and gives him a thumbs up. Ace backs up as Asher looks around. He then turns and swings, going for a hard right, but Ace blocks it and kicks him in the ribs. He double underhooks him and hits a suplex.

Sharper: “Ace having some fun back. Asher was his coach. Giving him a pat on the ass.”

Winters: “And Asher knows exactly what he was doing. And then Ace suplexes him over!”

Asher rolls over and starts to get up. Ace runs over and kicks him in the ribs. He then forearms him in the jaw before whipping him into the ropes. Asher bounces off and Ace catches him on the rebound and hits a powerslam. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Ace then grabs Asher and slowly starts to lock him into a full nelson. Ace then starts to squeeze as Asher yells out. Ace smiles.

Ace: “Come on Ash! Just like the training. SQUEEEEEEEZE!”

Ace squeezes again as Asher reaches out. Asher slowly rolls over and gets to his knees as Ace remains on top of him. Asher reaches around and gets up to a foot before managing to flip Ace forward. Ace rolls through. He gets up and turns and Asher hits a slap. Ace turns.

Ace: “What the hell man!”

Asher: “Hey! I swung!”

Ace swings back, but Asher ducks. He reaches back and hits a neckbreaker. Asher rolls over and turns and runs to the ropes and jumps to the middle rope and hits the Ash-Sault. He hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Ace gets his shoulder up. Asher gets up.

Sharper: “And a nearfall as Asher Hayes turns up the tempo.”

Winters: “Off the ropes and hits that Ash-sault for the close two, but not close enough!”

Sharper: “And while all of this going on, the two poking and prodding one another. Very different from the personal battles from years ago.”

Asher gets up and grabs Ace and drags him up. He then scoops him up and hits a backbreaker. Ace rolls over, yelling out.

Ace: “You bitch!”

Asher: “Stop crying like one!”

Asher turns and exits to the apron. He starts to climb up to the top rope as Cassidy looks on. Ace remains down and Asher looks around and dives off with a flying elbow drop, but Ace rolls out of the way. Asher hits the mat and rolls over. He gets up and Ace runs over and grabs him and hoists him up and spins him out in an Olympic slam. The crowd ohs and Ace turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. He rolls over and starts to crawl to the ropes. He starts to get up and Ace walks over to him and grabs him from behind. He tries to pull him away from the ropes. The referee counts, but Asher gets an elbow to Ace’s jaw and then another before jumping to the middle rope and dives back with a boot to the face. Ace falls over. Asher crawls over and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Ace gets his shoulder up. Asher rolls off. He looks at the referee, Aaron Demitra, before starting to get up.

Sharper: “Asher can’t believe that was only two.”

Winters: “Probably felt he got all of that kick. Looks like the competition is taking over. They can taunt each other all they want. They still want the win. They want the extra money. They want to hold that over the other.”

Sharper: “Probably more so given their relationship. Someone has to buy the drinks.”

Ace rolls over and Asher then grabs him and pulls him up and hits a back suplex. Ace rolls over. Asher turns and runs into the corner before stopping and running out and hitting a senton backsplash. He turns and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Ace kicks out. Asher then turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. He gets up to the top, but Ace then starts to get up and runs over and nails him with a running hard right. Asher turns away and drops to a knee. Ace then climbs up and grabs Asher. He tries to hook him before clubbing him in the back and then lowers his head. He lifts Asher up onto his shoulder and hits a Samoan drop off the middle rope. The crowd ohs. Asher hits hard and rolls over to the middle of the ring. Ace turns and crawls over.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall hooked him and then threw him back with a Samoan drop off the middle rope!”

Winters: “With the impact to the back and Ace’s shoulders and head to his ribs and stomach!”

Sharper: “Now a cover!”

1!

2!

Asher gets his shoulder up. Ace rolls over. Ace starts to get up and turns around. He walks over to Asher and drags him up. He then knees him in the chest and then again and again before double underhooking him. Ace lifts him up and hits another double underhook suplex. Asher rolls out of the ring and to the apron and then to the floor. Ace looks over and starts to get up and the crowd starts to roar as we then see TJ Johnson pulling Aaron Demitra out of the ring. Demitra turns and he nails him with a hard right. We then see Gigi Steward and Maddy Steward running down from the ring and Cassidy turns and runs over to them and nails TJ with a shot before Maddy and Gigi run up and jump Cassidy. Cassidy covers up, while trying to throw her own shots at them. Ace then turns and drops to the floor. He heads over and grabs Gigi and turns and spins her off. Gigi staggers off and Ace turns to Maddy. Ace looks at them. Maddy backs up before Ace turns and we see Katie running over and nailing Ace in the ribs with a steel chair. Ace falls over to a knee. Katie then places the chair down before stepping forward and double underhooking Ace. Cassidy lunges to stop Katie, but Katie jumps up and hits the Save the Queen on Ace on the floor. The crowd ohs and boos.

Sharper: “Katie Steward and the Stewards coming out and assaulting Ace Marshall!”

Winters: “Planned a whole ambush!”

Sharper: “We thought it was odd she was quiet all night, but she waited to give an exclamation point tonight!”

Ace Marshall rolls over as Katie backs up and looks around. She then looks at the ring and runs past Cassidy and slides into the ring. She then looks around as Asher Hayes starts to get up on the floor. Katie stands in the middle of the ring and smiles before posing. The crowd boos. She then looks around.

Katie: “This will be my spot again! When I win the Trios Tournament!”

Katie smiles as Asher then slides into the ring.

Sharper: “That’s what it was about. Katie Steward’s team will face Ace’s to start it off.”

Winters: “But Ace’s friend, Asher…he’s in the ring!”

Sharper: “This is breaking down…and just days before the Trios Tournament this Sunday!”

TJ slides in as Gigi and Maddy do too. Katie looks around before Asher turns and knees TJ. Katie backs up and rolls to the floor as Gigi runs over and nails Asher with a shot. Asher nails her with a shot before backing up and back dropping Maddy up and over. Gigi keeps attacking Asher as the scene slowly fades to black…