“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

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MAIN SHOW:

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the Rectifier and Datura hanging upside down on the ropes, posing.

Maybe I'm just paranoid
Or maybe I'm just livin' a lie
Can't stop this screamin' voice
Or maybe I'm just sick inside

Shots of Kandis hitting Gratuitous on an opponent, before showing Rated X posing as SCW World Tag Team Champions. Katie Steward is next shown posing, before we see Cassie Wolfe hitting a dive off the top rope and Adam Brock standing on the stage, smiling. Shots of Chance Owens, Simon Lyman and Dancing Bear follow, superimposed over the Breakdown logo

This is the face
I hate the other side of me
Out of this cage
He breaks to take the life from me
Tell me, tell me, tell me
I'm not crazy

Syren is shown hitting Xander Valentine with the Total Makeover before showing Adam Allocco talking to the crowd. Glory Braddock is next shown hitting the London Plunge before we see The One Kirsten Scott proudly holding the SCW Television Championship. WASLEY is next shown as Kimberly Williams is seen smirking. The Breakdown logo flashes on the screen.

There's a psycho in my head
I'm closer to the edge
Makin' me feel like I'm livin' in misery, misery
Insane
These voices in my brain
Starting to feel like it's gonna be the death of me, death of me

Gavin Taylor hitting the Gavin Taylor lariat on an opponent is next, before we see Pro Kinneck attacking Sophie James at ringside. Konrad Raab punching Ace Marshall in a steel cage is shown next, before we see Alexis Quinne hitting a standing shooting star press. Lexy Chapel is then shown showing off Syren. Amy Chastaine posing follows.

There's a psycho in my, there's a psycho in my head

Shots of Selena Frost, Kandis, Adam Allocco, and Syren are shown before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena and the cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Just over two weeks away from Retribution, Breakdown rolls into Portland!”

The cameras continue to pan across the arena before we cut to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots are at ringside.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here alongside Jonathan Knots and folks, we are going to cap off tonight with another big title match…”

A still of Bree Lancaster vs. Simon Lyman comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “…Adrenaline Championship on the line. Simon Lyman accepting Bree’s challenge from social media and it’s going to take place tonight.”

Knots: “And Syren, seems to be alright…”

A still of Syren vs. Derek Adonis and Syren & Autumn Valentine vs. the European Fiery Nation come up on the screen.

Knots: “…Recovering enough to be cleared. She’s hoping tonight goes better than last week.”

Sharper: “On top of that, Selena Frost will be in action against Religious Wright. Kimberly Williams returns to Underground action and so much more!”

Adam Brock vs. Katie Steward

“Watching sand fall...

And listening for the knock
Upon my door (Listen)
And waiting...
For Promised Land”

FWOOSH!!! A series of red, gold and silver fireworks go off at the top of the ramp in a shimmering cascade. A roaming spotlight seeks to penetrate the darkness and find something... Or, perhaps, SOMEONE. A momentary silence, then...

POW!

Four blue fireworks go off and engulf the stage in their light. And as they die away, the darkness falls once more. But it’s not complete... The roaming spotlight catches glimpses of movement, but it’s too indistinct.

“Standing deep in life
My ring of brass
Lay rusting on the floor
Is this all?
Cause it’s not
What I expected!”

BAM!

White-hot green fireworks go off now and this time the spotlight DOES catch someone. Standing there amid the ghastly green glow is the one and only “Wolfsbane” Adam Brock! The fans erupt in a cavalcade of screaming and applause that seems to catch him off guard, but only for a second. He grins wickedly and makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans and pausing to hug a little boy.

Phillips: “The opening contest tonight on Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is Wolfsbane, Adam Brock!”

One overenthusiastic fan grabs him around the neck in a big hug and he makes a big deal out of it, letting one leg go forward in a comical display of being snared. Then he turns around and gives her a huge hug in return before she lets him go. Some of the fans are laughing now... The twinkle in his eye tells them he did that on purpose! He grins and jogs up the ring steps before grabbing the top rope and catapulting over it to stand in the middle of the ring. Once his feet make contact, the cleverly disguised pyro containers secured to the ringposts go off and send showers of purple confetti fireworks all over the crowd. It showers down over him as he turns a slow circle in the ring, basking in the cheers of the adoring fans. When the last of the confetti touches down, Adam does one final turn to face the ramp, hands resting on his legs above his knees.

Sharper: “Adam Brock to open up the action tonight on Breakdown. You know however he has his eyes on tonight’s main event.”

Knots: “You think? After getting assaulted by Simon Lyman and bloodied last week, I think he’s going to have something to say to Simon.”

Sharper: “Tensions have risen here in SCW as of late. A lot of people not seeing eye to eye. A lot of people hoping to get into title contention. And competition can breed contempt.”

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho
A little bit psycho
At night she's screamin'
"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

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

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

TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length. Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Sharper: “And speaking of competition, Katie Steward wants to be next in line for a World Tag Team Championship opportunity. Three wins in a row for the Stewards. But now the question is whether she’s willing to wait.”

Knots: “Yeah, I think Light in the Darkness, Dark Fantasy…they are next in line with the rematches and how personal that is getting. Not that Katie cares. She’s a star after all.”

Sharper: “But tonight, she’s in singles action. Two veterans about to meet here in this one.”

The bell sounds as Adam Brock looks at Katie Steward. Steward shakes her head. She turns to the official.

Katie: “Tag matches! Tag matches! Future Supreme Champion here!”

Brock just motions to her to focus on him. Katie just looks around and then turns and heads to Brock non-chalantly, only for Brock to grab her arm and wrench it. The crowd roars as Brock then jerks on it. Katie yells in pain and Brock then wrenches it again. Katie yells in pain and reaches out for the ropes. Brock pushes her to the ropes and fires her off. Katie bounces off and Brock shoulders her down. Katie hits the mat and rolls over, holding her jaw in pain. Brock turns and walks over to her as she gets up and chops her in the chest. Katie falls to the corner. The crowd woos. Brock chops her again. More woos. Brock then whips Katie across the ring. She hits the corner and bounces out and Brock steps out and lifts her up and back drops her. Katie rolls out of the ring and to the apron.

Sharper: “And Brock not in the mood for Katie’s attitude.”

Knots: “Just disrespect to an SCW legend!”

Katie starts to get up on the apron, and Brock runs at her and nails her with a forearm, knocking her off the apron and to the floor. TJ Johnson comes around annoyed as Brock shakes his head.

Sharper: “Some more disrespect there, but I think Katie opened the door thinking she shouldn’t be in the ring with Brock.”

Brock then drops down to the floor.. (1) TJ backs up as the official warns Brock. Brock grabs Katie. (2) He then rams her back first into the barricade. (3) The crowd ohs. Brock then grabs her and goes to roll her into the ring. She rolls through and gets up as Brock slides in only for Katie to stomp him in the back of the head once and then again and again and again. The crowd boos as Katie looks around. Katie then steps on his head, pressing down.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Katie looks around before walking around the ring. Brock rolls over, holding his head in pain and he turns to Katie only for her to hit a dropkick. Brock hits the mat. Katie goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Brock kicks out. Both get up, Katie first and Brock turns to her as Katie forearms him in the jaw once and then again and again, forcing him back into the corner. Katie then places her boot against his throat, choking him.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Katie steps off and walks around the ring. She turns to Brock as Brock then spins her into the corner and nails her with a couple of hard shots to the ribs before whipping her across. Brock runs after and jumps up as Katie hits the corner and hits a leg lariat to the jaw. Brock rolls down as Katie falls to the mat.

Sharper: “Brock not even giving Katie a chance to take the impact. Right behind her and the double whammy in the corner.”

Knots: “Come on! This is not okay!”

Sharper: “And Katie in trouble…Brock has some idea of what to do next.”

He grabs Katie as she gets up and hits a fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

1!

2!

Katie kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up. Brock gets up and grabs her and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Brock scoops her up for some maneuver, but Katie kicks her legs and lands behind him. Brock turns around and Katie jumps up with the Botox Injection. The crowd ohs. Brock falls to his hands and knees. He slowly gets up and Katie runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running dropkick to the face. She goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Brock kicks out. Both get up and Katie kicks him in the ribs and hits the Hair Flip DDT. The crowd ohs. Katie smiles as she turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She looks at Brock as Brock remains down for a moment. She steadies herself as Brock gets up. Katie waits for then diving off for a crossbody, but Brock rolls through and lifts her up. He then steps forward and throws her overhead with the Full Moon. He turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Katie kicks out.

Sharper: “Full Moon only gets two and Brock manages to stop this offense by the SCW Hall of Famer.”

Knots: “Lucky there. Just managed to catch it out of the corner of his eye.”

Sharper: “Katie had something else in mind. Brock got up first and she changed. Not to her benefit.”

Katie rolls over and gets up and Brock runs past her, handspringing into the ropes and hitting the Silver Bullet. He then goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Katie gets her shoulder up. She rolls over. Brock gets up as Katie slowly pulls herself up to her feet and Brock kicks her in the ribs. He fires her into the ropes. Katie bounces off and Brock catches her in a full nelson. The crowd roars, but Katie slides down and pulls Brock forward into a victory roll style pin.

1!

2!

Brock kicks out. Both get up and Katie hits the Most Beautiful Superkick Ever! The crowd ohs as Brock falls back and into the ropes.

Sharper: “Katie with the superkick!”

Knots: “Lexy Chapel may actually be right. Superkicks fix everything!”

Brock stumbles forward and then Katie kicks him in the ribs. Brock turns. Katie grabs him and pulls him up by the arms. She starts to turn him over for the Platinum Blonde, but Brock breaks free and then grabs Katie by the head and pulls her back into a dragon sleeper. Katie reaches around and Brock drops down to the mat before cradling her with his leg, locking in the Desert Heat. The crowd roars as Katie reaches out, struggling. The crowd roars as Katie starts to fade. TJ Johnson yells into the ring. Brock pulls back as Katie starts to go out. The official moves in and checks her arm. It drops. The official calls for the bell. The bell sounds.

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

Sharper: “And Brock makes Katie Steward pass out to the Desert Heat!”

Knots: “You think he wants to do that to Simon Lyman?”

Brock lets go and pushes Katie away. TJ slides in to check on her. Brock sits up and then slowly gets up. He looks out at the crowd. The official raises his arm. Brock turns and walks over to the corner and the camera in the corner.

Brock: “Simon! We’re far from done. Last week only confirmed it! That’s not going to be the last word. Good luck tonight, Simon…”

Brock steps away and then turns to the ropes. He steps through the ropes to the floor. Brock looks around and high-fives a few fans hands as his music plays. Katie stirs as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

The camera’s return to the backstage area, most notably the door of CHBK’s office. The crowd buzzes a little with anticipation wondering what will happen next. That wait is short lived when the door opens and CHBK walks out talking. He is followed by a younger male in a suit, his hair slicked back.

CHBK: “Once again please let Miss Ishikawa know that it is a honor to have her signing with Supreme Championship Wrestling. There are some formalities we have to go through, but they are easily sorted out.”

The man steps aside as does CHBK to a woman in her late twenties walking out in an elaborate robe. Her hair is silver in color and hangs down to the shoulders.  The suit begins to translate what CHBK said to him moments again, the woman we understand to be Kaori Ishikawa listens intently. She begins to speak back to him in Japanese with CHBK picking up just a few words he’s likely learned over the years in the business.

Suit: “Kaori-chan expresses her gratitude for the opportunity. She cannot wait to compete tonight in front of the great SCW fans that she has heard so much of.”

CHBK nods.

CHBK: “Well we have a match ready for her tonight, should be a great way for Kaori to show the fans and the world watching what she is capable of.”

The suit translates once more for Kaori. She responds to him once more.

Suit: “Kaori-chan looks forward to doing just that, it will not be long before she will be number one here in SCW!”

Kaori smiles and nods towards CHBK who nods back with a smile of his own.

CHBK: “Fresh blood is always good, keeps everyone else on their toes. Which can only improve our product more. I believe her match is up shortly, Gorilla is down that way.”

CHBK points down the corridor.

CHBK: “Kaori, good luck tonight. I expect good things from you.”

The suit translates for her once again and Kaori bows to CHBK before looking back up at him with a smile.

Kaori: “Thank… You… Very… Much…”

With that Kaori Ishikawa and her translator walk off towards Gorilla while CHBK heads back into his office.

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

"Thank You for Hating Me!" by Citizen Soldier plays throughout the arena, the SCW Universe deafening the song with their boos.

Sharper: “Wait a minute…we’re not expecting Selena Frost out yet.”

Knots: “She’s the World Champion, Sharper. We’ll make the time!”

The lights shift to dark purple and blue, filling the arena as snow is seen “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back, walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe with a smirk. Over her shoulder is the SCW World Championship while in her hand is a microphone. She stops at the top of the stage. She looks around. Her music fades out. The boos only grow. Selena looks around.

Selena: “Do…”

Selena stops as the boos just grow and Selena looks around.

Selena: “You’ll want to hear this.”

The boos continue as Selena brings the microphone down. She looks around and listens to them for a few moments before electing to just speak.

Selena: “Tonight, as many of you know, if you’ve checked your cards in your programs for tonight’s event, you’ll see that I’m facing…Religious Wright.”

Selena pauses for a moment.

Selena: “And maybe I’ve been wrong about him. He is just someone who wants to stand for the right things and I have misjudged him. Therefore, I am out here tonight…since last week, we saw it happen, no reason why the World Champion should not be able to do the same. As an apology for my oversight and potential misjudgement…my match against Religious Wright later tonight…it is now for the World Championship!”

The crowd roars a bit before booing.

Sharper: “What?”

Knots: “Well how about that?!”

Sharper: “Religious Wright is getting a World Title shot?!”

Selena: “You’ll witness history tonight, Portland.”

Selena smirks.

Selena: “BELIEVE IT!”

Selena then turns as “Thank You for Hating Me” plays. Selena Frost smiles and looks out at the crowd before turning and heading to the back.

Sharper: “Selena Frost will now defend the World Title against Religious Wright?”

Knots: “Did CHBK sign off on it?”

Sharper: “Will it matter? Or does Selena still have leverage?”

Knots: “Well talk about a boost to what we’ll see tonight.”

Sharper: “Religious Wright…”

Selena disappears through the curtain as the scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Katie Steward seated backstage in one of the locker rooms. TJ Johnson is with her. Gigi Steward is also with her. Jessica Winters stands to her side.

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and I’m with Katie Steward. You asked for it-“

Katie: “Actually TJ did.”

Johnson: “Damn right!”

Katie: “But…I can’t believe I had to be out there. I’m a tag team wrestler, Jessica. This simple disrespect. I understand you want stars on your show, but I’ve been clear about my plans. Either way, this won’t stop the winning streak Gigi and I were on. We still should be getting our tag team championship shot at Retribution, but we apparently are going to have to wait. Why should we wait, Jessica? Why?”

Winters: “Well, uh….”

Katie: “Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson got a shot last week! They jumped ahead. Gigi and I have accomplished more!”

Gigi: “They don’t even have a team name.”

Johnson: “Exactly! Maybe…maybe…we can call them Straight and Curly! Or uh…COLA for their home states or-“

Katie: “TJ…please. It just goes to the unprofessionalism. And wait…they’re affiliated with who I faced too, right? Ugh…just…SCW, do better. Your next historic moment is right here.”

Katie shoos Winters away. Winters looks at her and leaves as we cut to the ring.

Syren vs. Derek Adonis

KABLAAAAAAAAAAM!!!

The sound of a xylophone scale is heard, signifying the start of the KABLAMian Taberacle Choir's jingle, "Come In KABLAMia"...

Derek Adonis rolls out atop the ramp on a cloud, alongside a number of the citizens of KABLAMia: Sweet Sangria, Mimi Mimosa, Het Meisje, and Anastasia Fantasia among them. The crowd rise to their feet in a raucous applause at the display of flesh in front of them...

Welcome to the land that loves below the belt
The sky’s are clear and pleasure is felt
Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

Adonis partially rises to his knees, waving out to the crowd as chants of "KABLAM" ring out throughout the arena. The cloud continues to roll it's way down the ramp.

Where fun-loving people can give right in
To a Man Mountain utopia where everyone wins
Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

Sweet Sangria always dressed in smile
Many men and women will go the extra mile
Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

The women on the cloud toss out small, travel-sized bottles of Derek Adonis Heavy KABLAM Lubricant and folded up travel brochures to the crowd.

The lube flows freely, never enough
It’s a copyrighted formula, the right stuff
But even still they make you feel right at home
Whether you love cleaning the carpet or polishing chrome

The cloud makes it to the bottom of the ramp and Adonis hops off first, reaching up to help the four primary women off. They step down, each planting a kiss on the cheek of Man-Mountain before heading up the stairs. Adonis follows up last and pulls himself through the ropes, lifting them for the four women to enter the ring as well.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by the KAMBLAMia tourism board, from KABLAMia, he is Man Mountain, Derek Adonis!”

We don’t kink-shame here, it never allowed
It’s a comfortable place while you’re being plowed
Your greatest dreams are always on tap
Your can register now with our convenient app

Adonis moves around to the four corners, climbing onto the bottom rope to throw out travel brochures as far as he can.

That’s right, KABLAM is expanding…
It’s the dream of Derek Adonis
Come in KABLAMia, sunny KABLAMian
We mean YOU!

After finishing (heh), Adonis moves to the middle of the ring, posing with the four women around him. As the song ends, he bellows out with it...

Adonis: "KABLAAAAAAAAAAAAM!"

Sharper: “Derek Adonis continuing this tourist pitch here and he’ll get an opportunity for another big win. He’s coming off a victory against Autumn Valentine. He’s beaten Syren before too.”

Knots: “Just imagine the support he’d get for that. Not only a hedonistic paradise, but he’s beating World Champions in the wrestling ring!”

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound akin to a heartbeat plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer. We cut to the backstage area we see Syren, in her full ring gear, complete with black ring jacket and pink halter-top/black tights, making her way down a corridor, accompanied by Lexy Chapel dressed in a long skirt and t-shirt that reads ‘REJOICE, LEXY NATION’. She begins walking into the arena as we cut back to inside to see the fans reacting. “Groupie” by Cassie Steele then hits as we see one of the doors opening and Syren and Lexy walking through. She pauses to take in the atmosphere before walking down toward the ring.

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

DARK FANTASY

Syren and Lexy both walk down the walkway to the crowd barricade, occasionally slapping the hands of fans, before walking around and through the timekeeper’s area. Syren jumps up onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckles on the outside and waving her hands to get the fans fired up. As the camera gets closer to her, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans. The camera switches to Lexy who yells about her client and the ‘Lexy Nation’ appreciating them.

Phillips: “His opponent, being accompanied by Lexy Chapel and representing LexyCorp International, hailing from Los Angeles, California, this is SYREN!”

Syren smiles before leaping over the top rope, dropping to her knees in the ring, posing with both her arms outstretched, palms facing up. Lexy rolls into the ring and stands over her, pointing down at her client. She offers both her hands to Syren, pulling her up. Syren takes off her ring jacket and hands that to Lexy. She climbs up on the middle rope, posing for a moment and then jumping back down and standing in her corner with Lexy as her music fades out.

Sharper: “Syren back in the ring. Last week not a success. Twisted & Sadistic derailing Syren and Lexy Chapel’s plans and even threatening her career.”

Knots: “Yeah, she’s cleared, but still a scary moment.”

The bell sounds. Syren looks at Derek Adonis. Lexy motions for Syren to break Derek as Derek looks around. He goes to grapple with Syren, but Syren ducks down and around and into a side headlock. She pulls back as Derek pulls her into the ropes and fires her off. She bounces off and Adonis shoulders her down. Syren looks up and Adonis runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hops over her. Syren rolls over and gets up and Adonis then grabs her and goes to scoop her up, but Syren slides down behind him and then hits a dropkick. Adonis falls forward and down into the ropes, rolling over.

Sharper: “Syren looks sharp. Adonis trying to throw some surprises in there, but not working for Man Mountain.”

Knots: “Syren just focusing on him too. That’s got to be fun to think about.”

Adonis pulls himself up and Syren heads over and forearms him in the jaw. She chops him and then forearms him again. Syren pulls him out of the corner and then snapmares him over and hits a dropkick to the back of his head. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Adonis kicks out. Syren rolls off as Adonis starts to get up. Syren dropkicks him back down again. She goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Adonis pushes her off. He rolls over and to his hands and knees and Syren jumps up and hits the Blonde Satisfaction to the back of his head. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Adonis kicks out again.

Sharper: “And Syren repeatedly going for the pin. Looking for a quicker win.”

Knots: “Twisted & Sadistic came out after a longer match with Zdunich. So maybe she’s hoping to preempt that if they’re thinking that again.”

Sharper: “We know Ravyn Taylor is actively working against Twisted & Sadistic tonight. So we’ll see what could happen. But clearly, there’s a sense of urgency for the SCW Hall of Famer.”

Adonis starts to get up and moves to the ropes. Syren clubs him a couple of times and then goes to whip him across. Adonis spins through and sends her in. Syren counters off the rebound with a flying headscissors. Adonis rolls through and then turns as Syren runs at him and goes for the Face Lift, but Adonis ducks. Syren stops at the ropes and then turns around as Adonis scoops her up and hits a fall forward slam. The crowd ohs. Adonis gets up and hits a jumping elbow drop. The crowd ohs again. Syren rolls over, holding her chest. She gets up and turns around to Adonis who hoists her up and hits a Samoan drop. He leans back for the pin.

1!

2!

Syren kicks out. Adonis rolls off. He then turns and points to Lexy. At this point, Sweet Sangria walks around with a pamphlet for KABLAMia. Lexy looks at it and then Adonis clutches his hands together.

Chapel: “Take the fall.”

Adonis looks a bit confused before then looking at Syren, but before he can make a decision, Syren takes him over with an inside cradle.

Sharper: “Adonis trying to get Chapel on board. Giving her a pamphlet.”

Knots: “Did she agree if Adonis lose?”

Sharper: “Was he thinking about it…cover!”

1!

2!

Adonis kicks out and turns. Chapel rips up the pamphlet as Adonis looks over and turns as Syren hits a shoot kick to the chest. She rears back and hits a second. She then turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Adonis suddenly jumps up and hits a clothesline. Syren hits the mat and rolls over. She gets up and scoops her up and hits a bearhug slam. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Syren gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and both get up. Adonis then turns and runs into the ropes. Syren gets up and Adonis then jumps up and hits a crossbody. He remains on her for the pin. Syren kicks her legs frantically.

1!

2!

Syren kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall! The same way Adonis beat Syren a few years back!”

Knots: “Syren having her life flash before her eyes!”

She rolls over and starts to get up. Adonis turns and grabs her and clubs her in the back and elbows her in the back of the head before spinning her around and hooking her by the head. She hoists her up and goes for the OOPS, but Syren kicks her legs and falls back down. She then jumps up and hits the Golden Blonde. Adonis rolls over, holding his ribs in pain. He coughs and grimaces and starts to get up and turns to Syren who instinctively hits a superkick! The crowd ohs. Lexy jumps up, her arms wide.

Chapel: “SUPERKICK SOIREE!”

Chapel yells out as Syren looks at her and then winces as she recovers a bit. Adonis pushes off the ropes and gets up only to walk into Syren who jumps up and hits the Total Makeover. She turns Adonis over and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds. Syren rolls off. Lexy jumps up onto the apron and celebrates before entering the ring.

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

Sharper: “There’s match one! A victory over Derek Adonis.”

Knots: “And Lexy Chapel is thrilled, but the Man Mountain Winning Streak comes to an end!”

Sharper: “Syren, and more aptly, Lexy Chapel, is hoping this is the start of a new streak.”

Syren gets up and Chapel raises her arm. Chapel smiles and points to Syren.

Chapel: “Next World Champion! Next World Champion!”

She then turns and whispers something to Syren as Syren plays to the crowd a bit.

Sharper: “And we’ll see how Syren does later in tag action when she teams with Autumn Valentine to face the European Fiery Nation.”

Knots: “I’m sure that will be down the middle!”

Backstage, we see Kandis barging into the office of CHBK.

Kandis: “What the hell is that?”

CHBK sighs.

CHBK: “I assume you’re talking about Selena granting Wright a title shot.”

Kandis: “Yeah.”

CHBK: “She’s not wrong with there being a precedent last week. I approved it. But frankly, my hands are tied here.”

Kandis: “Why? Selena threaten to walk.”

CHBK: “No. Just…I can’t deny it’s going to lead to some more eyes.”

Kandis: “Some more eyes. Well I can help there.”

Kandis turns and goes to storm out.

CHBK: “Remember, you can’t touch Selena.”

Kandis looks at CHBK before turning and heading off.

COMMERCIALS

Kaori Ishikawa in action

Supreme Championship Wrestling returns from the commercial break to ringside, with Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside.

Sharper: “Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, hell of a card lined up for you tonight. But right now we have ourselves a little exhibition match with the in ring debut of Kaori Ishikawa.”

Knots: “That’s right, we see a little of Ishikawa earlier talking with CHBK. But tonight she goes up against well someone I’m not even sure what to call them…”

Sharper: “Of course you do, she goes by the Cosmic Tora Onna which I’m told translates to Cosmic Tiger Woman.”

The camera now focuses on the ring where a woman stands in her corner. She is wearing purple sparkly wrestling gear but what stands out the most is a tiger mask which is also colored purple with fur on the sides. She waves to the fans in the front row, but as she does everyone’s attention is captured by the stage when the lights go out.

Knots: “Well here we go.”

The opening to Crossing Fields by LiSa starts to play on the stage as a spotlight shine down onto the ring at first. The big screen begins to open to the image of a mountain side with a large moon now beginning to rise up. As it does the same spotlight begins to slowly move from the ring to the stage and stops dead center. Standing there is Kaori Ishikawa with her arms extended as if basking in the moonlight. Once her eyes open the arena’s lights come back on to a cheer from the crowd.

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, hailing from Kyoto, Japan… She is the Silver Lotus… KAORI ISHIKAWA!!”

Kaori begins to walk down towards the ring as the music continues. A confident stride as she looks at the ring ahead of her. A focus in her eyes. Kaori reaches the bottom of the ramp and stops to look around at the fans before removing her robe and allowing it to fall to the ground. Inside the ring Cosmic Tora Onna is sitting on a corner turnbuckle now watching. The camera returns to Ishikawa who walks around the ring with a smile and a few nods to the crowd. She leaps onto the apron and quickly steps in and walks to the middle only to extend her arms once again to another cheer from the crowd.

Sharper: “Charismatic I’ll give her that much. Fans enjoying her presence.”

Knots: “She’s hot, I think that’s why they’re so into this.”

Kaori walks over to a corner and leans into it and begins stretching to limber up.

Phillips: “And her opponent, hailing from a Galaxy far far away… She is the Cosmic Tora Onna!”

Very few cheers are heard from the crowd, but that doesn’t deter CTO from waving to the crowd before jumping to the canvas and begin to bend over to touch her toes.

Sharper: “Well I think this will be a treat for the fans looking to see our latest signing in person.”

DING DING DING!!!

The bell sounds and immediately CTO rushes out of the corner and slides to a halt in the middle of the ring. She drops to a knee and extends her hands in respect to Kaori. Ishikawa looks at her suspiciously but approaches, she says something in Japanese to her opponent who responds in kind… Kaori grabs the hands and the shake respectfully to a cheer from the crowd. CTO backs up now and bows to Kaori who instead rushes at her and drives a knee into the gut of CTO.

Knots: “That is enough of the respect there, the handshake clearly enough.”

Kaori pulls CTO into the middle of the ring and sends her to the ropes with an irish whip. CTO hits the ropes and runs back into a picture perfect drop kick to the face. She quickly covers.

1…

2… NO! Kickout by CTO!

Sharper: “That wouldn’t be enough to take out STD let alone anyone else.”

Knots: “Was that a joke?”

Kaori nods pulling CTO up to her feet by her mask and sends her towards the corner with another Irish whip only CTO leaps onto the corner as Kaori follows her with a run and leaps off the corner connecting with Kaori with a corkscrew crossbody taking her to the canvas. The crowd cheers a little at that show of athleticism on CTO’s part as she rolls off Kaori who quickly rolls back to her feet and rushes at CTO and connects with a clothesline. CTO springs back up to her feet only to get taken down again with another. This happens a third time only Kaori this time kicks CTO in the gut doubling her over. She applies a front face lock and unloads a series of knee strikes to the chest and head of CTO.

Knots: “The silver lotus here not appreciating that crossbody.”

Sharper: “Cosmic Tora Onna is down on one knee.”

Kaori releases her hold and hits the ropes and charges at her to hit an Enzguri to the face of CTO, the crowd ooohs as Kaori covers.

1…

2…. NO! Kickout by CTO!

Kaori sits up looks at the official holding up three fingers, the official holds up two and that seems to focus Kaori more now. She gets back to her feet and stomps the chest of CTO, she does so again before mounting her and holding the mask and punching away at her while screaming in Japanese at her. A few crowd members now start to boo…

Knots: “The crowd not liking this side of Kaori.”

The boos start to get a little louder now as Kaori steps away from CTO almost seething. She stops and looks around at the crowd and extends her arms once more only to get more boo’s from the crowd… She looks confused and shocked and looks down at CTO who is crawling to a corner and points at her. CTO now in a corner has started to pull herself up to her feet shaking out the cobwebs. Kaori scowls before charging at the corner looking for some kind of high impact move. Instead, though CTO steps out and lifts up Kaori looking for a snake eyes, CTO stumbles back into the corner and Kaori hits hard the steel ringpost instead of the corner before hitting the canvas hard and rolls away a little.

Sharper: “Ooooh she overshot that a little and hit the steel!”

Knots: “CTO doesn’t realize… No wait she does now!”

CTO sitting on the bottom corner turnbuckle looks at Kaori shocked she is still down holding her head. The crowd cheers her on as she pulls herself up once more and looks around at the crowd.

Sharper: “What a turn of events, this crowd fully behind CTO right now.”

CTO grabs the top rope and leaps up in one quick motion and spins on a dime on the top turnbuckle. She stands up and points down at Kaori Ishikawa and salutes her before leaping off the top with huge elevation and lands on Kaori Ishikawa with double knees to the gut and rolls off to a roar from the crowd. She quickly covers…

Knots: “No way…”

The referee drops to the canvas…

1….

2……

3!!!!!!

DING DING DING!!!

The crowd roars loudly as CTO rolls off Kaori Ishikawa and to her feet, shock evident from under her mask as the official raises her arm.

Knots: “Holy cow, the debuting Kaori Ishikawa just LOST her debut in an exhibition match… I don’t know what to say…”

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match as a result of a pin fall… COSMIC TORA ONNA!!”

The crowd cheers once again as CTO stumbles to a corner and climbs a corner and bows to the crowd respectfully before waving to other members of the crowd. She looks back to see Kaori moving and being checked on by officials.

Knots: “This is unexpected, I’m sure you’re all wondering what happened I think we all are. Kaori Ishikawa debuted tonight; we saw her talking to CHBK earlier who welcomed her. But she come out short to CTO who doesn’t even have music…”

Sharper: “Well if that isn’t the very definition of expect the unexpected here in Supreme Championship Wrestling, then I don’t know what is. Let’s now go backstage where Destiny Page is standing by with Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson.”

The cameras focus on a split screen of Kaori who is sitting up now while the other screen is that of CTO who is now at ringside celebrating with fans.

Backstage, Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson are backstage with Destiny Page, while Jaina Lancaster watches from the background.

Page: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson. Last week was a surprising night for you. Went from facing Dark Fantasy to challenging for the SCW World Tag Team Championship and now Katie Steward seems to be upset. She even suggested Team Desire should be next in line-“

Adamson: “Shouldn’t we remind her we didn’t lose to Twisted & Sadistic. LexyCorp got involved. Maybe you should step back, Katie.”

Owens steps up.

Owens: “What Kelsai is saying is that you should earn your shots. We’ve earned ours by stepping up and Twisted & Sadistic didn’t beat us. I understand you’re a streak, Katie. Put it on the line. Let your in-ring do the talking. Then again, Adam Brock just showed you…it’s not your night tonight and if you come up against us, it won’t be your night there either.”

Page: “Thanks for your time.”

Owens and Adamson head off as Jaina nods as Page glances over to her.

COMMERCIALS

SCW’s Cameras are backstage once more with the focus is on the woman who was brought in as enhancement talent this evening. She is standing with Jessica Winters with an ice bag pressed against her neck…

Winters: “I’m Jessica Winters and standing with me is the Cosmic Tora Onna and can I be the first to say to you, WOW. I don’t think anyone expected you to actually pick up the victory tonight over the debuting Kaori Ishikawa… How are you feeling right now?”

CTO pants but is all smiles from under her mask she nods understand everything that was just said to her. She then responds with a surprising light British accent which has blended in with a Japanese.

CTO: “I don’t know what to say… this is not how I envisioned tonight to go either if I am to be honest with you… However, a part of me knows this was written in the stars… Now how I feel is…”

All of a sudden loud shouting can be heard in Japanese, there are some security with the person behind the shouting, Kaori Ishikawa… She has her translator with her too who is trying his best to calm her down.

Kaori: “仮面の悪魔よ、あなたは私の勝利を奪いました。これでは逃げられないでしょう。来週も挑戦します！！”

Suit: “Miss Kaori-chan please calm down!

CTO: “I am not a devil! I won fair and square; I didn’t rob you of anything!”

The translator did his best to relay that back to Kaori who is trying to get past security to no avail, she screams at CTO in Japanese again.

CTO: I will NOT fight you. I have no contract here. I am happy with my win.”

Kaori shouts at her again, the translator now getting surprised. Kaori is now dragged away from the scene by Security leaving the translator and CTO along with Jessica winters…

Winters: “I’m sorry, but that all flew right over me as you can imagine. What was she saying, she said something that looked like it surprised you.”

Suit: “Miss Ishikawa wants to put her SCW contract on the line to face you Cosmic Tora Onna…”

Jessica looks surprised as does CTO who takes a step back…

CTO: “I will think about it. Go check on Miss Ishikawa, she was hurt during our match.”

The suit nodded and walked off with a hurried pace to go check on Kaori and relay the news that CTO will think about the offer. Winters looks at CTO and smiles.

Winters: “Does it really have to be thought about much? It doesn’t get much bigger than SCW.”

The scene cuts away.

Knots: “Looks like Kaori Ishikawa got a reality check.”

Sharper: “CTO actually thinking about it? It’s a guaranteed contract…of course, if CHBK agrees.”

The lights around the arena begin to flicker as "Whoa Is Me" by Down With Webster starts to play over the arena.

Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
See me decked out from my head to my toe
Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
Everywhere I go I'm a one man show

The crowd boos as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. He stands at the top of the ramp wearing a suit and looks around.

Sharper: “And this crowd not greeting Gavin Taylor as a hero. Last week, he stunned everyone attacking Xander Valentine.”

Knots:” But why? Why in the world would he do that? I thought they were friends.”

Sharper: “Let’s take you back to last week and show you exactly what we’re talking about..”

LAST WEEK – BREAKDOWN

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We see Xander Valentine with the Fade to Black on Kirsten Scott. The official is down in the ring. Xander keeps pulling back on Scott, stepping back for good measure, to ensure she can’t get to the ropes. We then see Gavin Taylor at ringside. Xander turns and sees him. Gavin hops onto the apron. Xander looks at him confused as Gavin then waves at him before slowly entering the ring. He then looks at the official before Gavin glances at Hollinsworth too as he starts to stir only for Gavin then turn and run at Xander and drop him with the Gavin Taylor Lariat! The crowd roars. Xander goes down as Scott is freed.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor came to the ring, official down, and Xander looking to be victorious but then hit not one but two Gavin Taylor lariats. Then Kirsten Scott got up, hit the Hidden Blade and won.”

Xander rolls over, stunned as Gavin Taylor then turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off as Scott stirs. Gavin nails Xander with another Gavin Taylor Lariat. He staggers back into Scott Hidden Blade. Xander spins around, half out of it and Scott then grabs him and turns him over into a cradle. Gavin exits the ring as Hollinsworth turns.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd roars. The bell sounds.

Knots: “But then after, he talked to Artemis at ringside. And listen!”

Xander turns then to Gavin who looks at Xander and smiles at him. Xander glares at him as Artemis walks over to Gavin.

Taylor: “Sorry…but tell him it’s business.”

Taylor can be seen saying that to Artemis as he turns and heads around the ring. Xander slowly gets up as Artemis turns to the ring. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

We return to the ring, Gavin’s music playing as Gavin stands in the middle of the ring, holding a microphone. He looks around as the crowd boos him as his music fades out.

Taylor: “I feel I owe a lot of people an explanation.”

Taylor looks down and walks around the ring a bit, his eyes covered by his sunglasses.

Taylor: “But the main person I owe an explanation to is Xander Valentine. Xander, my friend, could you-“

Taylor can’t even finish the sentence before Delila Paz’s blues can be heard as “Soul on Fire” by The Last Internationale plays. Xander Valentine steps out from the back, Artemis by his side. Xander storms to the ring with focus as Gavin stands back and takes a deep breath.

Sharper: “Gavin calling out Xander. Xander not even waiting.”

Knots: “He had to start going to the ring the moment Gavin’s music hit.”

Xander Valentine heads to the ring and walks over to it. He grabs the top rope and pulls himself onto the apron. He steps into the ring as Artemis slides into the ring. Xander steps up before Artemis runs over and steps between Xander and Gavin and stops Xander from striking him. Xander looks at her as Gavin steps back.

Gavin: “Xander…”

Xander turns to him and snaps at him before turning and looking at Artemis.

Gavin: “Please listen to her. You and I…we’ve been through a lot.”

Xander turns and snaps at him.

Xander: “You have some nerve. I should destroy you where you stand!”

Gavin: “And I want you to try…”

Knots: “What?”

Gavin looks at Xander.

Gavin: “Did you watch the show? Did she tell you what I said to her….this…this is business.”

Xander looks at Gavin, boring a hole through his face.

Gavin: “Xander, just let me talk and if you still want to take my head off with a boot, you have a free shot.”

Gavin looks at Xander as Xander continues to glare at him.

Gavin: “You and I have been through a lot. You heard the chants last week. People remember it. They remember Team Smashmouth Unicorn Puke. They remember Team SUP. They remember how we took the world by storm and surprise with Ducky. We were mainstream news!”

Gavin looks at Xander.

Gavin: “And you remember how I used my Trios Tournament. Ducky had her birthday party. You got revenge against Adam Allocco and won the World Title. And I…I hoped to finally take my mantle at the top. And I feel short. I fell waaaay short. You know what it did. I wasn’t seen for over half a year. Not until I walked out to that ring, the crowd going crazy, as the All Star returned at Taking Hold of the Flame and got to the final two! Only losing to Kandis in the end…That match against you, Xander, it broke me. At no fault of your own. You did what you do. You compete. You destroy. And I was foolish to think I could get past that.”

Gavin then smirks a bit.

Gavin: “Foolish like a fox!”

Gavin turns to Xander.

Gavin: “It’s now 2024 and I came back and 2023, except that Taking Hold of the Flame moment, which was pretty awesome if you ask me…but 2023, it sucked for Gavin Taylor. World Title, didn’t happen. US title, didn’t happen. But 2024, I have a fire back under me. Kelsai calling me out…the way she did. What Chance Owens said…THAT annoyed me. I then beat her, beat Sarah Wolf and I’m on a winning streak, but NONE of it matters unless I can see where I stand against my white whale!”

Gavin looks at Xander.

Gavin: “You.”

Gavin points at Xander.

Gavin: “But not just by challenging you to a match. I don’t want a friendly exhibition. That’s not going to prove anything. I win and people will say you took it easy on me. You and I know that you won’t, but that’s not good enough. I need you pissed off. I need the Paragon of Violence. I need SCW’s Executioner. And I need to know how far I can chop him down!”

Gavin looks at Xander as Xander keeps glaring at him. Artemis keeps her eyes on Xander, clearly tense.

Knots: “So Gavin is just insane!”

Gavin: “I need to know where I am in 2024. I need to know if I should even be thinking about the World Title. And I need to do that against YOU. You at your most mean, your most violent, your most destructive….but at Retribution, and that’s what Artemis…please…keep him back-“

Xander then boots Gavin in the face. Artemis steps in front of Xander as Xander looks down at Gavin. Gavin looks up, blinking as the crowd ohs. Artemis looks at Xander before Xander says something to Artemis. She then drops down and checks on him. Xander then calmly leans over and grabs the microphone.

Sharper: “Xander took that shot. That boot.”

Knots: “Gavin told him he could!”

Sharper: “And Artemis is checking on Gavin…”

Knots: “Xander told her to?”

Xander stands back up, looking down at Gavin.

Xander: “Gavin…I thought I was done with the games and the off the wall ideas. But guess it wouldn’t be a reunion of us without that.”

Xander pauses and looks away briefly. Gavin looks up.

Xander: “You’ll get me at my most violent. But you didn’t need to piss me off…You’re now in my way as I earn my World Title shot. I will destroy you again, Gavin. You better be strong enough to not completely wilt as you did before. Because you will lose.”

Xander then turns to Artemis.

Xander: “Is he…”

Artemis nods.

Xander: “Come on.”

Xander drops the microphone. Artemis gets up and backs away from Gavin. Gavin slowly sits up, holding his jaw. Gavin then smiles a bit and nods as Xander steps through the ropes and down to the floor. Artemis follows. “Soul on Fire” plays in the background.

Knots: “Well Gavin got what he wanted!”

Sharper: “He wanted to Xander to bring it. But I think he may have overplayed this. Overthought it. Xander’s already dialled in.”

Knots: “All he did is give him a reason to, as he put it, destroy. Gavin, I hope you don’t regret it!”

Gavin slowly starts to get up. Xander Valentine heads to the back with Artemis following. The crowd looks on buzzing as the scene cuts away.

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up across the screen. A shot of Selena Frost vs. Religious Wright for the SCW World Championship follows.

Knots: “That’s not a typo!”

Sharper: “Selena Frost is going to defend her World Title tonight against Religious Wright. One on one. And it’s next!”

Knots: “What’s Kandis planning though?”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Selena Frost vs. Religious Wright

Jason Phillips stands in the middle of the ring. Aaron Demitra is also in the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit and is for the SCW World Championship!”

The crowd roars as the SCW World Championship logo comes across the screen.

“I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe begins to play. Religious Wright steps out onto the stage wearing a black robe and carrying his Holy Book in his right hand. Along the way down the aisle he stops by some fans. He presses his hand to the foreheads of some fans and shouts “I BELIEVE! DO YOU!”

Phillips: “First, the challenger, from The Sword of Joshua Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple of Joy Holiness by way of-“

Before Phillips can finish, the crowd roars as Kandis runs up behind Religious Wright. She then nails him in the back with a clothesline. Wright falls forward and rolls through to the bottom of the ramp. He staggers up and Kandis runs over and grabs him and nails him with a hard right. Wright stumbles back and Kandis rolls him into the ring.

Sharper: “Kandis assaulting Religious Wright!”

Knots: “Well…can’t attack Selena. May as well take out the prophet she doesn’t like!”

Kandis slides in after. Demitra tries to stop Kandis, but Kandis shoves him down. Wright sees this.

Wright: “No! The Chosen One!”

Wright swings and goes to nail Kandis with a hard right, but she blocks it and kicks him in the knee before then driving her ass into his face with the Gratuitous. The crowd ohs.

Knots: “Ass to the face!”

Wright rolls over and grabs at the ropes. He smiles a bit and turns into Kandis who drills him with another Gratuitous.

Knots: “Another ass to the face!”

Religious Wright goes down and Kandis steps over him and then looks down at him before hitting the Bass Drop. The crowd ohs. Kandis pulls herself up as Wright rolls over, gasping for air. He reaches for the ropes. He then looks around as the crowd starts to chant for Kandis. Kandis focuses on Wright though who staggers up, reaching into his pocket. He then turns and throws holy water onto Kandis from a vial in his pocket. Kandis just looks at him unimpressed.

Wright: “You’re supposed to burn, demon!”

Kandis then drills Wright with the Starmaker. The crowd ohs. Wright hits the mat. Kandis then looks down at him.

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

"Thank You for Hating Me!" by Citizen Soldier plays throughout the arena, the SCW Universe deafening the song with their boos. The lights shift to dark purple and blue, filling the arena as snow is seen “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back, walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe with a smirk. The SCW World Championship sits over her shoulder. Kandis turns and looks at Selena.

Selena, instead of doing her usual entrance, starts to slowly walk down the rampway. She keeps her eyes on Kandis, smirking as she does. Kandis just glares at her before stepping over to the ropes. Demitra checks on Wright.

Sharper: “And now Selena Frost on her way to the ring.”

Knots: “Is this match still happening?”

Sharper: “That’s going to be up to Aaron Demitra, the chosen official for Selena Frost. Senior official. Wanting to ensure he would call this match. CHBK called the first match between Kandis and Selena Frost at Rise to Greatness.”

Selena Frost walks over to the ring and looks up. She then calmly walks over to the steel steps. She walks up them and to the apron. Kandis then walks over and sits on the middle rope. Selena looks at her before then smiling as she steps through the ropes, Kandis hold open for her. Kandis keeps her eyes on Selena. Selena, however, ignores Kandis and walks over to Demitra. She stands over him.

Selena: “How is he?”

Demitra: “Well-“

Wright starts to look around.

Wright: “Selena! Oh…she….I’m good! I’m good to fight.”

Selena: “Are you sure? I don’t want to rush you into this-“

Wright: “I must. For you!”

Wright turns and grabs at the ropes. Half out of it, he looks around and grabs at the ropes. Kandis looks at him before Demitra turns and tells Kandis to leave the ring. She looks at Selena and exits the ring. Selena hands Demitra the World Championship. He hands it off before turning and looking at Wright. Demitra checks on Wright again. He nods. Demitra steps back and hesitantly, calls for the bell. Wright steps up only to immediately be hit by Selena’s Glass Shard.

Sharper: “This match is happening and Glass Shard! Right off the bat!”

Knots: “I don’t even know if Wright would’ve attacked her.”

Kandis looks on as Selena drops down and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds. Selena rolls off. She then taps him on the chest, before getting up. She turns to Demitra who is handed the SCW World Championship.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW World Champion, Selena Frost!”

The crowd boos as Demitra hands Selena the World Championship. Selena has her arm raised and turns and looks at Kandis. Kandis just turns and heads to the back. The camera follows Kandis.

Kandis: “Get that bullshit out of here.”

Kandis looks right at the camera before heading to the back. Selena continues to celebrate in the ring. The crowd looks on booing her loudly as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Deanna Frost talking to CHBK backstage.

Deanna: “Thank you for agreeing to it.”

CHBK: “I will admit that the match, I think, is a bit much, but you do need to have a clean winner with no room for controversy.”

Deanna: “I don’t, to be honest. Polly does. After everything she has been through, I don’t even know if she’s really recovered, but I want to give her her best chance. I want to face her with nothing hanging over this.”

CHBK: “Yeah…”

CHBK trails off momentarily.

CHBK: “Either way, Polly and you will meet in a Last Woman Standing match for the US Championship. Polly I’m sure will be thrilled.”

Deanna: “I’m sure she will…”

CHBK: “Interesting how you two have diverged.”

Deanna: “Excuse me?”

CHBK: “Nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

Deanna: “Okay…thanks…Look forward to giving SCW and its universe a show at Retribution. Polly better be ready. This is what she wanted.”

CHBK: “Indeed.”

Deanna: “Thanks.”

Deanna steps back and turns and heads out of the room. CHBK watches her leave.

Knots: “That was awkward.”

Sharper: “Diverged…thinking of Selena and Deanna?”

Knots: “Maybe.”

Sharper: “Selena having it called to the book; Deanna in last woman standing. Giving her opponent what she wants…”

Knots: “Selena just wants a match that is called fairly. That’s all!”

Sharper: “You were at ringside at Rise to Greatness XX with me Jon. CHBK called it flawlessly.”

Kimberly Williams vs. David Striker

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

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

The song begins to rage full bore now. Suddenly the lights come back on and Kimberly Williams, wearing the SCW Underground Championship, is standing at the top of the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit and it is Underground Rules! First on her way to the ring, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the SCW Underground 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 takes off her title.

Sharper: “After a week away for Kimberly Williams, she is back in action and back in the underground .Non-title, but that’s not going to stop Kim from going all out.”

Knots: “Is David Striker ready for this? This is what Kim enjoys doing. She likes maiming people!”

Sharper: “And without James Evans around, Kimberly Williams doesn’t need to worry about tha distraction or him coming out and stopping her or the Underground.”

“Man in the Box” by Like a Storm plays and the crowd roars. A few moments pass before David Striker walks out from the back and scans the arena. He then nods a bit as he turns to the ring and looks at his opponent. He then starts to head to the ring.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Cameron, North Carolina, he is Bam Bam David Striker!”

The crowd roars as Striker heads to the ring and slides into the ring. He gets up to a knee and looks around before getting up to his feet. He then turns and runs into the ropes, before sticking his upper body under and out from the top rope, getting a louder reaction.

Sharper: “David Striker all business. I hope he does understand what he’s getting into.”

Knots: “If not, he’ll get a quick confirmation of that!”

Sharper: “But this is also a huge opportunity for him. Facing a champion and in her favoured style of match.”

The bell sounds and Kim runs at Striker. Striker goes for a spinning back fist, but Kim ducks and stops. Striker turns and Kim hits a dropkick. She then lunges onto him and nails him with a couple of hard right hands before he shoves her off. Kim rolls through and right to the apron and the floor. Striker looks up and turns and runs over to the ropes and reaches through, but Kim jumps up and hits a kick to the head. Striker falls back. Kim then drops down and crawls under the ring. Striker shakes it off and looks around before leaning through the ropes. He notices Kim isn’t there and steps through to the floor. He looks around before looking under the ring skirt. He reaches around before then pulling out a steel chair. Kim crawls out the other side, a kendo stick in her mouth, but also grabbing a bag and a steel chair of her own. She turns and throws the chair into the ring as Striker enters. Striker knocks it away with his chair. He steps up and Kim then jabs the kendo stick in before placing the bag on the apron. She rolls into the ring.

Sharper: “And quickly both grabbing weapons. Kim keeping Striker back right now.”

Knots: “What the hell is in that bag?”

Sharper: “Nothing good. We can probably guess.”

Kim gets up and jabs at Striker. She then swings, but Striker ducks and then jabs the end of the chair into the ribs of Kim. Kim spins around and Striker then throws the chair into the face of Kim. Kim drops to the mat. Striker looks on as Kim rolls over. He then grabs her and hoists her up and hits a high angle back suplex onto the chair. The crowd ohs. Striker folds her up for the pin.

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Kim kicks out. She rolls over. She holds the back of her head and starts to get up. Striker then watches as she gets up and runs at her and jumps up and hits a running jumping palm strike. Kim falls through the ropes and to the floor. She stumbles out to the rampway.

Sharper: “And my God. A hard strike. Striker putting everything behind that palm strike. The Shotei.”

Knots: “Living up to his family name.”

Striker then exits to the floor. He follows up as Kim gets up and Striker then runs at her and lifts her up for a spear only to take several more steps and slam her hard into the rampway. The crowd ohs as Kim rolls over, eyes widened from the air being forced out of her, but also a bit of surprise. She rolls over and looks up as Striker turns and grabs her before wrestling her arm and then rolling her down into a cradle pin.

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Kim kicks out. Kim rolls over and rolls away before starting to get up. Striker follows up with another palm strike. Kim falls back and rolls over to the rampway, just a few feet from the stage. Striker then walks over to her, but Kim then punches him in the stomach and then hits a jawbreaker. Striker stumbles. He then shakes it off and turns at Kim who hip tosses him off the rampway. Striker lands on the floor, just barely getting his feet under him and rolling through as the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Kim just hip tossed David Striker off the ramp! That’s concrete up there!”

Knots: “Welcome to the Underground!”

Sharper: “Welcome to the Underground?!”

Knots: “What? Do you want me to get him a popsicle? This is what happens!”

Striker rolls over in pain, holding his lower back. He then looks around as Kim then staggers over to the entrance curtain and steps into the back. The crowd looks on buzzing. Striker grimaces in pain as the official checks on him. He just nods before staggering up. He then looks up as we then suddenly hear a roar from the crowd as a WASLEY, dressed in a cape and wearing goggles, is launched at him, catching Striker in the face and chest. He falls back as the crowd roars. Kim stands on the stage, arms aloft as the crowd cheers.

Knots: “Penguins can fly!”

Sharper: “WASLEY making an appearance.”

Knots: “Now what hurts more? Your head, your chest or your back, Striker?”

Kim then looks at Striker as he rolls over and stirs and Kim then gets a running start and flip dives off the stage and lands on Striker. The crowd cheers some more.

Sharper: “Kim! She now takes flight!”

Knots: “The Flying Williams!”

Kim turns and covers Striker.

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2!

Striker gets his shoulder up. He rolls over as Kim looks around and then gets up. She stomps him in the back once and then again and again. She then grabs Striker and drags him up and goes to run him over to the barricade. Striker leans on it and Kim hits a kick to the ribs. She then grabs his head and goes to run him across, but Striker lifts her up and throws her hard into the side of the stage. The panel cracks and gives way and Kim ends up in a heap under the stage. The crowd ohs as Striker falls to his knees.

Sharper: “Striker sending Kim into our stage! Through our stage!”

Knots: “Just grasped her and threw her.”

Sharper: “Almost like a variation of his Monster Mash, but instead of down, he threw her forward and hard!”

Striker looks around as Kim pushes through the panel and falls back into the opening, a cut having opened over her eye, and blood pouring down her face.

Sharper: “And the Underground Champion is bleeding heavily.”

Striker walks over and grabs her. He then suddenly grabs her arm, wrenches it and pulls her in for the Divorce Court on the concrete. The crowd ohs. Striker turns and hooks the leg.

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2!

Kim gets her shoulder up. Striker looks around and then grabs Kim. He winces a bit as we see a welt forming on his lower back. He grabs Kim and then drags her up and looks around before running her hard into the side of the ramp. Kim, this time, bounces off and rolls over, a smear of blood forming on the concrete. The crowd ohs. Striker then grabs Kim and slowly lifts her up before then rolling her onto the ramp. Striker leans on the ramp for a moment before then walks along it and rolling onto it. He then grabs Kim. Kim nails him with a hard right and then another before lunging and Striker just grabs her and hits a huge overhead belly to belly suplex on the floor. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Striker with that welt and my God! Kim thrown overhead!”

Knots: “There’s no padding there. These two are going to feel like hell…well, they do already now. They will later too!”

Sharper: “And this is not for the title. This is non-title.”

Knots: “And they’re doing this to each other!”

Kim rolls over as Striker gets up. He then walks over and grabs Kim. He drags her up and looks around before rearing back for another Shotei, but Kim then suddenly grabs him by the tights and head and falls back, throwing him hard face first into the ringpost. The crowd ohs as Striker rolls through and ends up in a heap against the barricade. Kim looks around and then starts to get up. She looks around, blood covering the side of her face. Striker rolls over and we see blood starting to stream from his forehead. Kim then walks over and punches him right in the open wound. Striker leans back. Kim nails him again and again and again. Kim then licks her hand and smiles before then spinning him to the apron. Kim blasts him with the Morrigan’s Wrath and he falls against the apron and down to his hands and knees. Kim then stumbles over to the ring. She looks under and pulls out one item, another steel chair. She looks around before running over and jumping up and hitting a leg drop, driving the chair down into the back of Striker’s head on the floor.

Sharper: “Kim driving the chair into the back of Striker’s head as both turning into a bloody mess at this point!”

Knots: “Why not? Take years off their careers for this war.”

Kim rolls over and throws the chair into the ring. Kim then turns and walks around the ring. She looks under and pulls out a table. The crowd cheers. Kim then looks around before unfolding the table legs and then looking around before placing the table against the announce table.

Knots: “What are you doing? Get that away from me!”

Kim: “It’s a shield, Jonny!”

Sharper: “Oh no…what the hell is she thinking.”

Knots: “She’s not!”

Kim then stabilizes it before turning and seeing Striker rolling into the ring. Kim slides in after and she gets up. Striker looks at her, both covered in blood. Striker then swings and nails Kim with a hard right. Kim fires back with one of her own. They trade right hands as the crowd cheers before Striker knees Kim in the ribs. He knees her again and then pulls her in for a full nelson, but Kim blocks it and elbows out of it. She then hits a running facebuster into one of the chairs brought earlier into the ring. Striker rolls over. Kim then gets up and looks at Striker. Striker winces and grabs at the ropes. Kim walks over to him and grabs him. She then turns and runs him over to the ropes by the table and announce table and throws him through to the apron. Striker holds on and looks up.

Knots: “I’m getting out of here.”

Kim then looks around and grabs a steel chair. She then looks at Striker and smiles before turning and swinging at him. Striker ducks though and Kim spins around and Striker grabs Kim and just muscles her up and over the top rope and down to the floor, landing in front of her table. Kim gets up and Striker kicks her hard with a donkey kick to the head. Kim falls back and against the table. Striker looks at her and smirks a bit before entering the ring. He then runs across the ring, bounces off the other side and then dives over the top rope. Kim dives out of the way as Striker goes head first through the table, ending up in a heap against the announce table. Many in the crowd jump to their feet in awe, as the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “My God! My God! Striker head first!”

Knots: “He’s as nuts as Kim!”

Sharper: “And Kim moved out of the way.”

Kim looks over at David as David Striker remains down. Kim then crawls over. She pats David on the head and drags him up. She then pulls him into the ring. Striker rolls over and down. Kim then slides in and hooks the leg.

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Striker gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Kim looks down, nodding, almost impressed. Kim then nods and walks over and grabs the bag that she pulled out early. She staggers back and looks at it, undoing the string on it and turning and dumping the contents all over the mat, a variety of legos. Kim spreads them out and turns back to Striker. Striker rolls over and Kim nails him with a hard right. Striker gets up and stumbles back to the corner. Kim nails him again and again. She then manages to lift him up and onto the top turnbuckle. Kim then looks at him and nails him again. Kim then climbs up to the middle rope and hooks him up by the head and neck. She steps up to the top rope. The crowd roars and Kim then manages to hit a superplex onto Striker into the legos. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Off the top! Into the legos!”

Knots: “Every parent just winced at home-“

Sharper: “Striker, he hooked Kim’s legs!”

On the impact, Striker rolls back as Kim goes to turn, but Striker then grabs Kim’s head and legs, cradling her.

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The crowd roars as Striker lets go and Kim turns and looks on. The bell sounds as Striker’s music plays. Kim then turns to Striker, a smirk forming on her face.

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

Sharper: “My God! Striker! The upset! Just pinned Kimberly Williams in an underground rules match!”

Knots: “Kim is smirking. That was a war. She is happy?”

Striker rolls over, grimacing in pain as Kim falls back to the ropes. She looks at Striker, nodding as Striker has his arm raised. He glances over at Kim as the crowd cheers and Breakdown slowly fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns. All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. Then instead of dancing to the ring as they usually do, they walk to the ring.

Sharper: “Light in the Darkness, no longer Tag Team Champions. La Pequena Luz also, as a result of the chaos last week, pulled in too many directions, and lost the TV title.”

Knots: “This vortex of what is happening between Twisted and Sadistic and Dark Fantasy has had a lot of collateral damage and Light in the Darkness has taken most of it. Live rounds if you will.”

Sharper: “But at the same time, you have to wonder if this is a blessing in disguise. CHBK’s focus on rematches, plus Luz no longer worrying about defending the TV Title every week, could that be much needed rest.”

Knots: “Not just that, but we saw last week – these two said that something needed to change. And the suggested Retribution.”

La Pequena Luz and Amelia Blythe reach the ring. Blythe goes up first and climbs up the top rope and then walks along the apron, wiping her feet and entering the ring. La Pequena Luz slingshots into the ring. She hops forward as Blythe walks over to the corner and is handed a microphone. She takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. They look around before the music fades out and the crowd cheers a bit. Blythe and Luz look around.

Blythe: “The last two weeks have been trying to say the least…losing the Tag Team Champions…Luz losing the TV Championship…and at the heart of both are two teams we know too well. Dark Fantasy and Twisted & Sadistic.”

Blythe looks around. The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Blythe: “First off, Glory, Brittany, they beat us fair and square. We’re not going to deny that. And Glory should not have had that moment, that historic moment, taken away from her.”

Blythe then shakes her head.

Blythe: “But the follow up…nothing good came from that. Nothing good has come from much of what has happened.”

Luz takes the microphone.

Luz: “Not at all. Lohan knocking down Ravyn, interfering in our title defense. Ravyn jumping Glory. Syren and Glory getting dragged into this, both as victims, but also perpetrators. They are not innocents in this. And we have even allowed ourselves to get distracted by this. To take all of the good we have done, the amazing accomplishment of holding the Television Championship for five months, the World Tag Team Championship for three…and now it is here…”

Luz looks at the camera.

Luz: “We instead staked our claim. Retribution – we said it to Lohan and Braddock, to their faces…Twisted & Sadistic, Dark Fantasy, and us, Light in the Darkness. One match. The three teams. Winner take all. Tag Titles, no rematches, nothing. We find out who is truly the best of the three teams.”

Luz looks at the camera.

Luz: “And CHBK said yes.”

The crowd roars. Blythe takes the microphone back.

Blythe: “And so it is going to happen. Three teams will step in and one will be the winner. Dark Fantasy is to many the greatest team ever. Twisted & Sadistic, you said you were the best team of 2023. We would beg to differ. And it will all be resolved at Retribution-“

The opening riff to “Best of Both Worlds” by Van Halen begins to play. Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan emerge from behind the curtain simultaneously. They look down at the ring before heading down. Luz and Amelia turn as Lohan and Braddock descend the rampway. When at the bottom, Brittany Lohan grabs the ropes and pulls herself up. Braddock walks around the ring and goes over to Jason Phillips, the ring announcer. After being handed a microphone, Braddock turns and climbs up the steel steps. She enters the ring on the other side of Luz and Blythe. Lohan enters into the ring. They step forward, visually flanking the Light in the Darkness before Braddock walks over to Blythe and stands in front of her.

Braddock: “You know I have a lot of respect for you, Amelia.”

The crowd cheers.

Braddock: “Ever since we met one on one in the US title tournament. To have a British style match here in America, that was special.”

Braddock pauses.

Braddock: “But I don’t take kindly to people assuming something of me unnecessarily. Lohan made her decisions. I support my teammate. Simple as that. It’s the only ethical decision we can make here. But Luz, Amelia, this match…triple threat, Retribution…”

Blythe and Luz nod. Lohan keeps eying Luz and Blythe from the side.

Braddock: “Are you prepared to now do to yourself what Selena Frost demanded of you one year again at the same event?”

The crowd boos hearing Selena’s name.

Braddock: “We all remember that. Light in the Darkness, House of Frost, you four go out and have an amazing tag match. And then after, you demanded Selena’s seal of approval before going for the titles. And instead, that came after she had someone she didn’t like. You waited though, but are you prepared to do that all again? To throw it all away to work back up. Would you even ask for my seal of approval?”

Luz takes the microphone.

Luz: “We are not the same team we were then.”

Braddock: “Good. Because I want to make sure you’re aware of what will happen at Retribution. I already know some people in the back are thinking now that I’ve gotten this moment, this accolade, finally a Supreme Champion, I’m going to just move on, not care, phone it in. A Braddock NEVER phones it in. And Brittany and I will hold these titles until someone TAKES them from us.”

Luz and Amelia continue to look at Glory. Lohan watches them.

Braddock: “And we have beaten you twice. Strike three for the American game of baseball…What will you then done? Are you willing to work your way back up, jump back through the hoops as we did to get here. Was there collateral damage? Yes…and we are sorry for that. But that happens. Are you ready?”

Luz: “No hesitation…we are ready to fight back up.”

Blythe then takes the microphone.

Blythe: “If you doubt that, then you don’t respect me as you say you do.”

Braddock: “Good. Because we owe Dark Fantasy a true defeat. But you will be caught as collateral damage again. And I am sorry, but it will mean it will be a long time until you hold these titles again.”

Lohan then walks over to Braddock. She asks for the microphone. Braddock hands it to her. Lohan takes it and looks at both.

Lohan: “And while Glory may be kind about it, I won’t. Because I have one goal. Destroy Dark Fantasy. And you too while I’m at it.”

Braddock and Lohan go to walk off, but Blythe interjects.

Blythe: “Will this mean you’ll try to needless injure to make your point?”

The crowd ohs as Braddock stops and looks down. Lohan just smirks. Before Lohan can respond, we see Ravyn Taylor on the stage.

Ravyn: “Well isn’t this nice? Seeing a former ally openly showing their past hostility where a new member of history decides to target us. How do you feel about this Luz, Amelia?”

Blythe: “You’re not going to manipulate us-“

Ravyn: “I don’t need. They already have. This is your match and they’ve dismissed you. And they claim to respect you. So be it…My message is for them…or perhaps you two if you snap after some sort of mental break trying to cross the wires that are being shorted by their lovefest.”

Lohan: “What do you want Ravyn?”

Ravyn:” Oh nothing except that I am delivering a threat. We followed Lexy last week. And this week, simply put, you’ve already gotten one gift from me. But I want to make this clear because as you said, Brittany, you know what I am capable of. And when someone tries to permanently injure my wife, I take it personally. Who would have thought so?”

Lohan smirks. Braddock glances at Lohan.

Ravyn: “Simply put, you intervene with Syren at any point tonight or next week, I will make sure one of you on Twisted & Sadistic will not make it to Retribution. And trust me, I know ways of surprising you neither of you have thought of.”

Ravyn looks at the ring as the crowd roars. Lohan smirks. Luz and Amelia visibly show their disgust with the threat.

Ravyn: “Quoth the Ravyn…Lexy Chapel presents…NEVERMORE!”

Ravyn then turns and walks to the back calmly. Braddock leans over and says something to Lohan. Lohan just puts her hand up.

Sharper: “What is Braddock saying to Lohan?”

Knots: “Lohan put this in motion. Braddock doesn’t seem thrilled. What is Syren going to think of this? Or Lexy? And we know how angry Light in the Darkness are! Look at them. They’re not even hiding it!”

Sharper: “Not at all. Light in the Darkness however, at Retribution, will do everything to avoid being the collateral damage. They want to regain those titles.”

Lohan then exits the ring and motions to Braddock. Braddock looks at Blythe as Blythe looks at her, seemingly unimpressed. Luz supports Blythe as Braddock drops to the floor and follows Lohan. The scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

“The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe vs. The Enigma

SCW Television Championship

The opening riff of “Wolf Within” hits the speakers and once the lyrics kick in Cassie Wolfe emerges from the back excited to start the match, with her hands on her leather jacket’s sides, she turns her back to the crowd.

Phillips: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, the challenger, from Greenock, South Australia and now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, “The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe!

When her name is announced Cassie spins around flashing the metal horns sign with her left hand and clapping fans hands with the other, when she reaches the ring Cassie jumps onto the apron before giving her hair a full flip and removing her jacket to give to a stagehand, she then jumps over the top rope and into the ring, rolling to her knees and basking in the moment.

Sharper: “What an opportunity for “The Rebel Princess” here tonight, a shot at the SCW Television Championship.

Knots: “Yeah, but Sharper, she’s gotta go through the Enigma to win the championship. I can’t lie, when I say I don’t like her chances.

As the eerie strains of "Whispers of the Abyss" begin to echo through the arena, the lights dim, plunging the venue into an unsettling darkness. A thick fog creeps across the entrance ramp, shrouding it in an otherworldly mist.

A chilling gust of wind sweeps through the arena, causing a collective shiver among the spectators. Suddenly, a single spotlight pierces the gloom, revealing the imposing figure of The Enigma standing at the top of the ramp.

His mask, an enigmatic visage of darkness, glistens ominously in the dim light. Clad in a long, tattered black robe that billows around him like a specter, The Enigma exudes an aura of malevolence that is palpable even from a distance.

Phillips: “And her opponent, the SCW Television Champion, The Enigma!”

With each step, the haunting melody of "Whispers of the Abyss" intensifies, sending shivers down the spines of those in attendance. The audience's anticipation is met with a creeping dread as The Enigma descends the ramp, his presence a looming specter of the unknown.

Sharper: “Last week, the Enigma picked up a huge win over La Pequena Luz to capture his first SCW gold, the SCW Television Championship!

Knots: “Enigma has only lost one match in SCW so far, and honestly one would question if that Boiler Room Brawl was even a loss. But, he has his work cut out for him tonight as he takes on the dangerous “Rebel Princess!”

As he reaches the ring, The Enigma climbs the steel steps with deliberate, measured movements. He enters the ring through the ropes, his masked gaze fixed on some unseen point in the distance. The crowd's unease grows with each passing moment.

Once inside the ring, The Enigma raises his arms slowly with the SCW Television Championship around his waist. The fog around him thickens, obscuring his form. The spotlight flickers, casting eerie, shifting shadows that dance across the canvas.

And then, in an instant, the spotlight extinguishes, plunging the arena into complete darkness. The music fades, and all that remains is the haunting silence, broken only by the faint, echoing whispers of the abyss.

The referee nervously walks over to Enigma and takes the title from him. The referee holds the title in the air, showing it off to the camera and live crowd. Cassie nervously stares down Enigma as the bell rings. Enigma stands motionless as Cassie stares him down.

Enigma slowly walks to the center of the ring. Cassie backs into the corner, away from Enigma. Enigma takes advantage of Cassie backing into the corner and quickly charges at her, hitting her with a running knee to the midsection in the corner. Enigma backs up and charges at her, hitting her with another running knee.

Sharper: “Enigma off to a quick start here, showing off his sheer dominance.”

Enigma grabs Cassie by the back of the head and pulls her out of the corner. Enigma grabs Cassie by the arm and pulls her into the ropes on the far side of the ring. Cassie bounces off and runs into a dropkick by Enigma. Enigma picks up Cassie and backs her into the corner again. Enigma charges at Cassie, crashing in hard with an avalanche. Cassie staggers out of the corner, Enigma takes her down with a face plant! Enigma goes for the cover and the referee counts.

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NO!

Sharper: “Cassie is not ready to go away yet!”

Knots: “But, Enigma is having his way with her so far.. Enigma picks up Cassie and kicks her in the midsection, drops down to his back and uppercuts her in the chin, rocking her back. Cassie bounces off the ropes and before Enigma can get back to his feet, she takes him down with a dropkick!

Sharper: “What a move by “The Rebel Princess!”

Knots: “Enigma rocked her, but Cassie managed to take advantage of a downed Enigma!”

Enigma slowly gets to his feet, giving Cassie time to regain her composure. Cassie runs at Enigma, jumps up, wraps her legs around his head and takes him down with a hurricanrana. Cassie quickly rolls over into a cover and the referee counts.

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NO!

Enigma kicks out before the three count. Cassie gets to her knees, and Enigma quickly rolls out of the ring to regain his composure.

Sharper: “Enigma has to take a break for a second, trying to all of a sudden regain his composure.”

Knots: “Cassie wants that title Sharper!”

Enigma paces around outside right in front of the announce table. Cassie runs off the ropes, and bounces off on the far side. Cassie runs back at Enigma, leaps up and hits a big time suicide dive onto Enigma taking him down! The crowd cheers as Cassie takes full advantage of Enigma now. Cassie grabs Enigma by his masked head and rolls him back into the ring. Cassie slides in behind Enigma and quickly goes for a cover with a count from the referee.

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NO!

Enigma gets his shoulder up just before the three count this time.

Sharper: “Cassie has a ton of momentum right now! She is eying up that Television Championship!”

Knots: “This might be one of the shortest reigns of the TV Title that we have ever seen, Sharper!”

Enigma is rocked, attempting to slowly get back to his feet. Cassie waits for Enigma to get up to a knee and charges at him. Cassie runs at Enigma looking for a shining wizard, but Enigma catches her. Enigma lifts Cassie up, head head between her legs and takes her down with a thunderous powerbomb! The crowd oohs as Cassie slams hard down on the mat.

Sharper: “And just like that, Enigma has regained the advantage!”

Enigma quickly ascends the top rope. Black smoke fills the arena and Enigma leaps off nailing the Shadowfall onto Cassie! The smoke thickens as Enigma picks Cassie up. The four dark figures appear from out of nowhere with their arms outstretched. Enigma locks Cassie in under his arm and slams her head down on his knee, taking her down with Into The Abyss! Enigma quickly goes for the cover as the referee counts.

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Enigma slowly climbs to his feet as the bell rings to end the match.

Phillips: “Here is your winner and STILL SCW Television Champion, The Enigma!”

Enigma is nervously handed the title by the official. Enigma grabs the title, and stands with his arms outstretched, as smoke overflows out of the ring.

Sharper: “What a victory for the Enigma! Continuing to show his dominance here in Supreme Championship Wrestling!”

Knots: “Honestly, Sharper, the Television Championship is only the beginning for this guy! The way he is looking, he will stop at nothing before he gets to the World Title!”

Enigma stands with his arms outstretched, the same as the four figures standing on all four sides of the apron. The lights quickly go out and just as quickly as they go out, they come back on. The only person left in the ring is the unconscious Cassie Wolfe.

COMMERCIALS

Colleen vs. Sean Michael Prime

As the arena lights dim, a hushed anticipation falls over the crowd. The haunting notes of Metallica's "Turn the Page" resonate through the speakers, setting the stage for the arrival of Sean Michael Prime. Slowly emerging from the shadows. Sean stands at the top of the ramp with a determined gaze. He walks with purpose down the entrance ramp, his worn silhouette illuminated by a lone spotlight.

Phillips: “The following contest is schedule for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, making his way to the ring, from Salem, Massachusetts, Sean Michael Prime!”

With every step, SMP absorbs the energy of the arena, his long hair flowing in rhythm with the haunting melody. As the chorus kicks in, the crowd begins to stir, caught between the raw emotion of the song and the enigmatic presence of Sean as he slowly approaches the ring. Sean climbs into the ring, casting a stoic gaze across the audience. The metallic strains of "Turn the Page" amplify the intensity of the moment. Sean starts pacing around the ring awaiting for the start of the match.

Sharper: “Sean Michael Prime hoping for a better result this week. His debut, lost by countout.”

Knots: “Yeah, good for Kelsai Adamson. Not him!”

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Panguitch, Utah,…Colleen!”

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling. But before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched can even begin, Colleen steps out onto the stage from the backstage area, wearing her normal all-black ring gear. Colleen does a cutthroat signal. The music turns off as she stands still and waits until the beginning of “How Far I’ll Go” by Auli’i Cravalho begins to play. Colleen nods once before beginning to slowly head down the entrance ramp. The crowd does keep their eyes on her as she looks straight down at the ring. She keeps going until she arrives down at the ring. Not quickening her pace, she steps up the steel ring steps and climbs over the top rope to get into the ring. Once inside she does look around the arena. She simply approves of her surroundings before she turns to the business at hand, warming up before the bell rings.

Sharper: “Colleen and Aisling both looking to expand their singles footprint. Obviously also we know Polly is focused on the US Title.”

Knots: “But now what about Colleen? She wants to get to winning ways.”

SMP starts fast with several chops, a few quick jabs.  Colleen is backed up against the ropes.  He whips her into the ropes and she comes running back into him getting caught with a roundhouse kick.  Colleen scrambles back up to her feet but SMP puts her down with a running high knee.  SMP whips her into the ropes and comes charging in with a splash.  He proceeds to chop her repeatedly in the corner.  He whips her into the opposite corner.  He comes charging in but she gets her boot up.  He staggers backward.  Colleen then drops him with a spear.

Sharper: “And Colleen throwing her weight at Prime. Taking him down and hard.”

Knots: “Shoulders hurt. Especially to the stomach and Prime just found that out.”

SMP crawls to a corner.  Colleen with The Facewarmer!  Then she mows him over with a huge lariat.  She covers…

1…

…2Kickout!

Colleen goes for a whip but SMP reverses.  Lou Thesz Press from SMP into mounted strikes.  Then he goes quickly into an arm bar.

Sharper: “Prime going into an armbar.”

Knots: “Why not? Try to make her tap!”

Sharper: “Throwing anything he can at her. Would love to get his first win in SCW.”

Colleen won’t give in.  Prime keeps the hold locked in as tightly as possible.  Colleen fights towards the ropes, reaching the bottom rope after about twenty seconds.  Sean breaks the hold.  He pulls Colleen up and snaps of a suplex.  He floats over into a cover…

1…

…2Kickout!

SMP pulls Colleen up and gets her in a rear waistlock.  He attempts a German suplex but Colleen blocks, reverses, and then drops him with a back stabber. Colleen uses the ropes to pull herself back up.  Sean gets to his feet.  Colleen meets him with quick jabs and then a huge haymaker that staggers him back into the ropes.  She whips him into the ropes and she hits the other side and meets him in the center with a clothesline from hell.

Sharper: “Colleen…Good God.”

Knots: “Did Prime steal from her?”

Sharper: “Hard shot and Prime in trouble. Colleen thinking about following up with more. Into the ropes…”

Colleen hits the ropes and drops her entire bodyweight onto SMP with a seated senton.  She pulls him up and tries to whip him into the corner but he reverses.  He charges in after her but she ducks out of the way and SMP slams into the turnbuckle.  Colleen with another spear.  She covers, hooking a leg…

1…

…2Kickout!

Colleen pulls him back up.  She goes for a suplex but he counters into a suplex of his own.  Sean pulls Colleen up and drops her with Fatal Dose!  He covers…

1…

2…

….3NO!!!

Sharper: “And Prime almost had her. Fatal Dose got a two!”

Knots: “Too close if I’m Colleen.”

Sean pulls Colleen up and plants her with a snap German suplex.  He pulls her back up and hooks her for an implant ddt but Colleen counters by picking the leg, tripping him up and causing to fall flat on the back.  Colleen then leaps up and drops her entire body weight, butt first, onto his chest and face area!  The Collapser!  She grabs hold of a leg for the cover…

1…

2…

…3!

The bell sounds. Colleen rolls off.

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

Sharper: “And Colleen wins. Prime…back to the drawing board.”

Knots: “Just a bit.”

Colleen gets up and looks out at the crowd and nods as they cheer. Prime slowly stirs as he looks at Colleen. He then gets up slowly, holding his head and neck. Colleen celebrates some more before Prime then steps forward and raises his arm, but then stops himself and turns, clearly showing some frustration. As this happens, we then see David Striker, bandaged from his war earlier, and limping, starting to head from the back.

Sharper: “Prime was thinking about doing more.”

Knots: “Thought better of it. But what the hell is David Striker doing out here?”

Sharper: “We saw him a few weeks ago watching Aisling and Colleen. Now he saw what Prime did…”

Colleen turns as Striker ends up at ringside and stops and looks in the ring. Prime rolls to the floor and walks around, clearly frustrated as Colleen now starts to piece things together.

Cassie Wolfe can be seen in the trainer’s room. The trainer flashes his flash light into her eyes and then looks at her.

Trainer: “How are you feeling?”

Wolfe: “Just…thought I had him and then I didn’t.”

Trainer: “You were unconscious for a moment. But you seem to be aware of where you are. You’re looking normal, despite the scare.”

Wolfe: “Yeah…scare…just…”

There’s a knock at the door. The trainer turns as does Wolfe and Amy Chastaine stands at the door way. The crowd cheers.

Chastaine: “Sorry to interrupt. I wanted to check on Cassie.”

Wolfe: “Sounds like I’m going to be fine, right doc?”

Trainer: “It’s looking good. I’d suggest taking it easy and if there are any side effects, dizziness, headaches, blackouts, immediately call 911.”

Wolfe smiles.

Chastaine: “Good to hear. Although sad to hear you’re not a champion.”

Wolfe: “You’re telling me. It’s frustrating getting close only to falter at the end. I know I can get the crowd behind me. I know I can get the momentum. It’s…”

Chastaine: “The finishing here. So many people are talented, they can turn it around. It takes some getting used to. One reason I was off a step when I returned. It’s a bit different than training.”

Wolfe: “Just a bit. Then add the Enigma with his games and tricks and smoke and oogity-boogity.”

Chastaine: “I don’t know what to make of that. I’ve seen people use tricks like that before but him…”

Wolfe: “Yeah…it’s…weird being in the ring. You just feel off.”

Chastaine: “That’s not a sign I want to hear. That’s a red flag if I say so.”

Wolfe: “Well, just hope you’re not up against him. Next in line for the TV Title?”

Chastaine: “That’s not up to me. Then again, with Scott and her vendetta.”

Wolfe: “What is up with that?”

Chastaine: “Some people…”

Chastaine pauses.

Chastaine: “She has her thoughts. That’s all.”

Wolfe: “Maybe you need to knock her down a few pegs.”

Chastaine: “Again…not my decision. But I’m glad you’re good. If you want, Jaina and I will be driving the hotel after. You’re welcome to join us.”

Wolfe: “Oh…thanks.”

Chastaine: “Another set of eyes to watch you if you want.”

Chastaine nods and heads off as Wolfe smiles and hops off the examination table. The scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Syren & Autumn Valentine vs. The European Fiery Nation

“Off To War” by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as ever as Ginny Raab walks out middle with Ludvig on the left and Dakon on the right-hand sides, looking at the crowd and got heavy boos. When the lights briefly came back on, you see Dakon, Ludvig and Ginny waving their Norway, Sweden and German flags.

Phillips: “Making their way to the ring, accompanied by Ginny Raab, coming from Sweden, Norway and Germany, they are Ludvig Eriksson, Dakon Theron, known as The European Fiery Nation.”

They walked down to the ring, with the lights dimming, with their flags and stepped on the stairs, and did a hold-up in the middle of the ring as they gave their flags to Ginny, and she left the ring to go to the back, leaving the two men in the ring as Ludvig and Dakon stand, as if they were on the sides of Raab. When the lights returned, Ludvig and Dakon stared at the entrance ramp, waiting for their opponents to enter the ring.

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound akin to a heartbeat plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer. The heartbeat gets faster before “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. After a few moments Syren comes through the curtain, alongside Autumn Valentine, accompanied by Lexy Chapel. Syren pauses on the stage, looking out at the fans cheering, as Lexy waves her arms, trying to get them to cheer even louder for her client.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
DARK FANTASY

Syren and Autumn walk down the ramp. They jump up onto the apron before climbing opposite turnbuckles on the outside and peering out at the fans. As the camera gets closer to Syren, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans. The camera switches to Lexy who yells about her client and the ‘Lexy Nation’ appreciating them.

The ref calls for the bell as Autumn and Ludvig step out of the ring. Syren and Dakon begin to circle the ring before lunging forward, engaging in a tie-up.

Sharper: “Syren teaming with Autumn Valentine, taking one two members of the European Fiery Nation. Dakon and Ludvig competed in a triple threat for the Tag Team title number one contenders’ spot, coming up short against the Stewards. Syren came up short in a tag title match, just as Autumn came up short in a triple threat for the Adrenaline title.”

Knots: “Both teams are looking for redemption, so to speak. I’d hope so, at least.”

Ludvig pulls Syren into a side headlock. Syren tries to push Ludvig forward, but he stops, planting his feet and using his weight against Syren, maintaining control. Syren then drives her left fist into Ludvig’s back over and over, until his grip weakens. Syren then shoves Ludvig forward, sending him into the ropes. Ludvig comes back and Syren takes him down with a dropkick.

Sharper: “Ludvig used his weight advantage over Syren, but she used her veteran instincts to turn the tide and in short order.”

Knots: “She’s not a seven-time SCW Champion for nothing.”

Syren pulls Ludvig up, but Ludvig hits her with a European uppercut. Syren staggers back. Ludvig then jumps forward, taking her down with a cutter. Ludvig lifts Syren up and whips her into the Nation’s corner. Ludvig follows up with a running clothesline. Syren buckles a bit against the turnbuckle as Ludvig tags in Dakon. They begin taking turns stomping her before the camera shoots over to Autumn, who is seen talking to Lexy, who holds a chair.

Lexy: “Get in there and use this! We need a win!”

Autumn: “How is that going to help?”

Lexy: “Hit them when the ref isn’t looking.”

Autumn: “No!”

Lexy rolls her eyes and shakes her head.

Lexy: “Then get them to hit you with it! We need this win!”

Autumn: “No!”

Autumn then climbs into the ring and leaps onto the Nation, taking out Ludvig. Dakon falls to the side, as Ludvig holds onto the ropes. Autumn kicks him in the midsection and hooks Ludvig, dropping him with a DDT. Lexy is shown sliding the chair into the ring, in between Dakon and Autumn as she gets to her feet. They both look at the chair then at Lexy.

Lexy: “Do it! For the cause!”

Dakon and Autumn look at one another, before Dakon reaches down to the grab the chair. The ref goes to grab it, but Syren runs up, driving her shoulder into Dakon’s right knee. Dakon falls back. Autumn kicks the chair out of the ring before climbing back to the outside apron. Lexy is shown throwing her hands up in the air.

Knots: “Is it me or did it seem like Lexy wanted Autumn to…dare I say…take one for the team…”

Sharper: “I believe that is what we just witnessed partner. And Dakon was ready to oblige, as the Nation doesn’t seem to care about wins or losses. Autumn, on the other hand, seemed to think Lexy’s approach was rather insane.”

Knots: “Well, Syren does need the wins.”

Sharper: “I don’t think Autumn is one to sacrifice herself for Lexy’s greater good. Not in this instance, at least.”

Syren picks Dakon up and blasts him with a European uppercut, then a second, and a third. Dakon falls into the ropes but Syren this a step-up enziguri. Dakon falls to the mat and Syren goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Ludvig breaks it up, pulling Dakon’s leg onto the ropes. He turns only for Autumn to dive onto him from the apron. Syren is shown pulling Dakon up, but he hits her with a European uppercut of his own. Syren staggers back, but Dakon grabs her and pulls her into a powerslam. He goes for a cover as well.

1!

2!

Autumn breaks it up, as Lexy can be seen looking nervous, but heard cheering as well.

Knots: “Lexy thought that was it, but Autumn ‘assassinated’ that pin attempt. Did you see what I did there?”

Sharper: “Subtle, partner. Very subtle.”

Autumn gets back onto the apron as Dakon and Syren get to their feet, using the ropes. Dakon turns and Syren blasts him with a superkick. Dakon falls and rolls under the ropes, as Syren stumbles into her corner and tags in Autumn. Autumn gets into the ring, just as Ludvig does. Ludvig runs over and clubs her in the back with a forearm. Autumn stumbles forward a bit, before flipping back and connecting with a Pele kick.

As Autumn gets to her feet, Dakon charges over, but she hits him with a rolling wheel kick. Dakon hits the mat then bounces up and Autumn takes him down with a dropkick. Autumn then goes into the corner and tags Syren back in.

Knots: “As I’m sure you’ve heard before Adam, that was quick.”

Sharper: “Anyways. Syren returning to the fray.”

Syren stands in the corner as Dakon gets to his feet. She steps forward, connecting with a running One-Legged Thrust Kick to the jaw. Dakon hits the mat.

Sharper: “Syren with the Bittersweet Dreams!”

Syren goes to cover, only for Ludvig to be seen charging over, slamming a steel chair into her back. The ref calls for the bell. Syren drops and Autumn runs into the ring. She spins Ludvig around and kicks him in the midsection. Ludvig drops the chair before Autumn plants him headfirst into the chair with the Pink Whisper!

Knots: “Autumn making Ludvig regret bringing in that chair!”

Sharper: “Well, he may have gotten the idea from Lexy who introduced it into the equation. Regardless, Syren and Autumn win, giving the former World Champion a much-needed win.”

Autumn is shown helping Syren to her feet, with Lexy rolling inside and joining them. They stand tall, with Syren clutching at her back.

Phillips: “Here are your winners by result of a disqualification…Syren and Autumn Valentine!”

They are shown glaring down Ludvig and Dakon, who are now on the outside with Ginny, looking hurt by slightly satisfied. There is another shot of Syren, Autumn, and Lexy before we cut away.

Sharper: “And no Lohan or Braddock. Doesn’t mean they took Ravyn seriously. Maybe Lohan is listening to her partner.”

Knots: “Or they’re playing their own mind games!”

COMMERCIALS

The arena goes dark and there the crowd begins to buzz wondering who is coming out.  As "Sonne" by Rammstein begins to play, lasers begin to shoot across the arena to the beat, and a spotlight illuminates The Oracle on the entry way, back to the crowd, holding fingers up with the opening count-up.

Eins...
Zwei...
Drei...
Vier...
Fünf...
Sechs...
Sieben...
Acht...
Neun...

As she holds up the ninth finger, the song stops the countdown at its crescendo, and she throws her arms out to the side...

AUS!

Spotlights begin to swirl around the arena as the song continues, and "The One" Kirsten Scott walks out from backstage, bottle of water in her hand. Scott steps forward and looks at The Oracle. She heads to the back. Scott then turns and starts to walk down the rampway.

Sharper: “The One Kirsten Scott on her way to the ring. She beat Xander Valentine last week with the assist from Gavin Taylor.”

Knots: “I don’t think she cares.”

Sharper: “Neither do I. But she did turn down a World Title match before Retribution. She’s owed one thanks to Fatal Fortunes.”

Knots: “Getting out of the way of Kandis and Selena Frost!”

Scott heads to the ring and walks around it. She heads over to Jason Phillips and asks for a microphone. He hands her one and Scott turns and moves to the ring, rolling under the bottom rope. She slowly gets up and steps forward, taking a sip of water before leaning on the top rope. She looks around as her music fades out.

Scott: “So…I don’t deserve a World Title shot?”

Scott scoffs and shakes her head.

Scott: “Last week, I beat you Xander Valentine. For all of the bluster, and all of the insults you want to cast my way, I still am the one with the win in the win-loss record when we faced.”

The crowd boos a bit.

Scott: “Don’t doubt me. Not again. Not after what I’ve been through. Not after the FAILURE I had to deal with. But Xander, you already have moved on and maybe you shouldn’t taken Gavin so lightly either.”

Scott then looks around.

Scott: “Because instead, well, I figure I would clarify something. Just like Xander Valentine stepped in something he didn’t need to and his mouth got him in trouble, I have a problem with people dragging me into their problems. Xander found out that last week. But then again, I have a problem with people thinking that just because they’re a name…a hall of famer…a former World Champion…they deserve to be heard. Sometimes people need to shut up or need to just go away.”

Scott shakes her head.

Scott: “There is no room for soap operas in my world!”

Scott looks around.

Knots: “A shot at Amy Chastaine?”

Sharper: “Could be still talking about Xander?”

Scott: “And you know what, I wasn’t going to say anything about it, but it seems like someone has a problem just letting things be. I see it…someone needing to be involved in everything. Needing to mother everyone. It’s sickening. Now, talking to Cassie Wolfe? She got her ass kicked by a better wrestler tonight. Simple as that. She got hurt? So be it. That happens. This is a contact sport. Then again, I don’t know if you’d know that since you seem to be barely wrestling. The old bones not healing up so well.”

Scott shakes her head.

Scott: “Then maybe you shouldn’t have joined what was MY fight. Cassie…she returned the one favour. I was willing to do one for one. You, Chance…nothing to do with me. And I was the one who put down the House of James. But…now you’re trying to make friends. You’re trying to run around and stick your nose into people’s business. But…then I heard something. First… the modesty. You don’t make the matches. Yeah, I’ve heard that. But I do know that some people get the benefit of the doubt, even with a new boss. Look at Under Attack. I was forced to jump through hoops when people like Lucas Knight, someone who for reasons we don’t even know, can’t compete. And he took a spot from ME!”

Scott shakes her head.

Scott: “Same with Katie and…you were not needed at Body, Heart, and Soul and…oh God…”

Scott shakes her head before Amy Chastaine walks out from the back, microphone in her hand. The crowd cheers seeing her.

Chastaine: “What is your problem with me?”

Scott turns as Chastaine walks down the rampway at a decent pace.

Chastaine: “I mean I know your problem, but why don’t you just move on. I’m sorry that I naturally…what was it? Mother? Well, beyond myself being one, I also train, and maybe I want to help the next generation, instead of magically hoping they just get it together like you tried!”

Chastaine walks to the ring.

Chastaine: “I’m sorry that I stepped up at Body, Heart, and Soul…before it. I would do it again. You can say what you wish about it being your fight. You were given your wide berth. I gave you your props. I came out because I knew what James was capable of and I felt a need to get involved. You don’t like, I no longer care!”

Chastaine climbs up the steel steps. Scott smirks. Chastaine steps into the ring.

Chastaine: “Cassie asked me some questions. TV title, I know it means a lot to you. A match with you. I said the truth. I don’t know. But I’m starting to hope more and more that I do get a match against you maybe so I can push that chip off your shoulder and maybe humble you since Deanna didn’t do it well enough!”

Chastaine stops for a moment.

Chastaine: “And don’t you dare say you beat Xander. You needed Gavin’s help.”

Scott: “And you act like I care. At the end of the day, I beat a man who said he was better than me and I, and I quote, shouldn’t be in line. I am in line and I’m next and unlike others, I know my spot. I’m not stupid enough to get involved with what Selena and Kandis are going through. Let them kill each other. I’ll step up after. I don’t need either one taking a cheap shot no matter what their contract says. Just like you…you want a match. I guess we’ll get it, when? In April? May?”

Chastaine: “You know what. Name the place. If I have the pull you claim I do, then CHBK will sign it and we can get this behind us. It’s professional wrestling. Let’s just settle it in the ring. A novel concept!”

Scott smirks and takes a swig of water and then swallows and looks at Chastaine.

Scott: “Retribution…I mean you’re a hall of famer. A former Champion. Let’s give you the big match stage. At the very least, you can give me a free training session as I prepare for the World Champion.”

Chastaine: “You know what, Kirsten. With pleasure. First lesson…have some respect and discipline.”

Chastaine smacks Scott. Scott turns as the crowd ohs. Chastaine just backs up and shakes her head before stepping through the ropes. She looks at Scott.

Chastaine: “Retribution it is.”

Chastaine hops down as “Relentless” by New Year’s Day plays throughout the arena. Amy turns and heads to the back. Scott watches her leave, a slight smile forming on her face.

Sharper: “Chastaine challenging Scott. Scott saying Retribution. And this tension that’s developed between these two is going to boil over there.”

Knots: “Amy better be ready. Scott’s hungry for something. Anything.”

Sharper: “Recognition maybe?”

Knots: “Maybe…”

Chastaine continues to the back.

“Psycho in my Head” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for Simon Lyman vs. Bree Lancaster follows for the SCW Adrenaline Championship.

Sharper: “And we still have more explosiveness to come. Our main event, it’s next. SCW Adrenaline Championship on the line. Simon Lyman challenges Bree Lancaster! And it’s when we return!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Simon Lyman vs. Bree Lancaster

SCW Adrenaline Championship

“Jesus He Knows Me” by Ghost plays throughout the arena. The crowd boos as the lights flash around the stage. A few moments pass before Simon Lyman walks out from the back in his wrestling robe. He looks around and poses to the crowd as pyro shoots from both sides of the stage, which only draws further boos. Lyman glances at the ring before nodding and starts to head to the ring.

Lyman walks down to the ring and goes to the steel steps. He walks up them and onto the apron. He looks around and nods before stepping into the ring. He steps forward and extends his arms again. The crowd boos. Lyman looks around, seemingly annoyed by this response. Simon then undoes the strap of the robe before sliding the robe down and turning and spinning it around. He looks out at the crowd before placing the robe over the top rope to the floor. He then stretches out against the ropes.

Sharper: “Simon Lyman is hoping he’ll be holding SCW gold after tonight.”

Knots: “If Adam Brock doesn’t ruin it.”

Sharper: “Brock will be watching this. But Bree Lancaster said she’d take care of it. Her first title defense here on Breakdown!”

The lights dim, only a few small ones on the stage as the voice of Bree Lancaster whispers:

“I am the light of the truth
The one who sees right through”

A guitar riff plays as the small lights dance around the stage, then suddenly stop, as one large beam shines down onto the figure of Bree herself.

“Spotlight”

The smaller lights begin again swirling as the music of “Spotlight” by Fozzy kicks in and Bree makes her way down the ramp. The SCW Adrenaline Championship sits around her waist.

[I am the light of the truth, The one who sees right through
I know your every move, I got my eye on you
Go on and bury it down, I follow you 'til it's out
I got my eye on you, I got my eye on you]

Bree smiles at the front row fans as she gets to the ring and goes up the steps, stepping through the ropes. She goes to a corner and gets on the second turnbuckle, posing with one hand up overhead. The crowd cheers.

[You're the wicked, I'm a sharp knife
Shining on you like a spotlight
I'm a witness, I'm a dark night]

The lights go down, and one beam shines on Bree in the corner.

[You're a sickness, I'm your spotlight]

The lights come up and Bree hops down as the music fades out. Bree gets to her corner and looks around. Jason Phillips steps up.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, for TV Time remaining, and is for the SCW Adrenaline Championship!”

The crowd cheers as the SCW Adrenaline Championship logo comes across the screen.

Phillips: “First, fighting out of the corner to my left, he is the challenger, from Columbus, Ohio, he is Simply Your Savior, Simon Lyman!”

The crowd boos as Simon Lyman steps out, extending his arms and looking around. He then points to the Adrenaline Championship and then to his waist.

Phillips: “And his opponent…”

The crowd cheers as Bree Lancaster looks at him.

Phillips: “From New Orleans, Louisiana, she is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Bree Lancaster!”

The crowd cheers as Bree just slowly takes off her title from around her waist and holds it over her head. Aaron Demitra steps forward and takes the title from her. He raises it over his head. As he goes to hand it off, Lyman turn sand walks over and wraps his arm around Demitra, looking down at the title. He even grabs it and looks at it. Bree snaps at Simon to leave and Simon then pulls the title away from Demitra. He turns and runs at Bree and goes to nail her with the title. Bree ducks and the title flies out of the ring to the floor. Lyman turns around and Bree forearms him in the jaw. The crowd ohs as the bell sounds.

Sharper: “And here we go! The bell sounding as Lyman hoped for a cheap shot to start this one!”

Knots: “Imagine if Bree was cracked by her own title and lost?”

Bree gets a couple more forearms in before going to whip Lyman across the ring. Lyman spins through and sends Lancaster in. Lyman runs after her, but Bree Lancaster gets her boot up. Lyman stumbles back and turns around as Bree runs at him and jumps up and takes him down with a Lou Thesz Press. She nails him with a couple of hard forearms before Lyman pushes her off. Bree gets to her feet and Lyman gets up and runs at her. Bree sidesteps and pulls down the top rope. Lyman goes up and over the top rope to the floor. Lyman turns and looks around, kicking the barricade before turning to the ring where Bree Lancaster grabs the top rope and hits a vaulting press onto her challenger!

Sharper: “Over the top! Lancaster takes flight. Launching herself over the top rope.”

Knots: “And right onto Lyman!”

Sharper: “And remember folks, no countouts in an Adrenaline Championship match. We want to encourage that high-flying style and for more risk taking.”

Bree rolls off as Lyman rolls away and crawls away. Bree follows after and grabs him by his tights and pulls back. Lyman reaches out, his tights being pulled down. Bree looks at him disgusted before pulling him up, but Lyman catches her with a back elbow. Bree stumbles back. Lyman pulls up his tights before turning and kicking Lancaster in the ribs. He then hooks her up and hits a snap suplex on the mats. Bree grimaces in pain. Lyman sits up smiling. He then looks around before grabbing Bree Lancaster, dragging her up to her feet and then rolling her into the ring, but pulling her back out so her head is over the apron. Lyman then drives his elbow into the face of Bree. Bree rolls into the ring. Lyman slides in after.

Sharper: “And Lyman, always crafty, back in charge here.”

Knots: “And now to slow this down. Bring it back to a slower pace.”

Lyman gets up and stomps Bree in the head. She rolls over. She starts to get up and Lyman follows her into the corner and nails her with a hard right and then a chop. The crowd woos. Lyman then grabs her and pulls her out and scoops her up, slamming her down in the middle of the ring. Lyman follows up with an elbow drop to the chest and then a lateral press.

1!

2!

Bree kicks out. Lyman gets up and Bree rolls over. She gets to her feet and Lyman kicks her in the ribs. He whips her into the ropes. Bree bounces off and Lyman takes her back down with a back elbow.

Knots: “Nothing fancy here, Sharper. Hard shots. Points of elbows. Toe of the boot.”

Sharper: “And just a frustrating offense to defend against.”

Bree starts to get up and turns and Lyman grabs her and scoops her up and slams her down again. The crowd boos as Lyman looks out at the crowd. Bree rolls over and gets up. Lyman then hooks her head and arm and goes for a vertical suplex, but Bree spins through, landing behind her. She then rolls him up with a school boy.

1!

2!

Lyman kicks out. Both get up and Lancaster hits a dropkick to the face of Lyman. Lyman hits the mat. Before he can get up, Bree pushes him back down and drives an elbow of her own into the face of Lyman. Lyman pushes her off and starts to get up and Bree kicks him in the ribs. She goes to whip him across into the ropes, but Lyman spins through and sends Bree in. Bree bounces off and hits the ropes only to somersault under a clothesline attempt. Lyman stops and turns and Bree gets up and hit a hurricanrana into a pin.

1!

2!

Lyman kicks out. Both get up and Lancaster hits a kick to the stomach.

Sharper: “Hard kick to the stomach as again Bree, picking up the pace.”

Knots: “And also making it harder for Lyman to breathe.”

Lyman winces as Bree runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Lyman suddenly lifts her up onto his shoulder. He tries to cradle her head, but Bree fights it and so Lyman counters with a sitout spinebuster.

1!

2!

Lancaster gets her shoulder up and rolls over, but Lyman holds on and holds onto her left leg, locking in a single leg crab. The crowd boos as Bree winces and reaches out. Lyman smiles as he sits down. Lancaster reaches for the ropes, trying to get closer and closer before managing to do so after a few moments.

1!

2!

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Lyman lets go and walks forward. He walks around the ring. Lancaster grabs at the ropes and starts to get up, but Lyman then runs up behind her, hoisting her up and just dumping her unceremoniously to the floor. Lancaster rolls over after landing with a thud.

Sharper: “Just throwing Lancaster to the floor.”

Knots: “I don’t think Bree even thought that would be an option for Lyman.”

Sharper: “And Lyman walking around the ring. He can fly if he wants to.”

Lancaster starts to get up and turns to the ring and Lyman runs across the ring, bouncing off and then runs at the ropes and dives through with a suicide dive through the ropes, knocking Bree back into the announce table and Bree falls to the mat as Lyman rolls through. He smiles. The crowd ohs. Lancaster holds her lower back as Lyman then walks over and grabs her. Lyman then lifts her up and slams her back first on the apron. The crowd ohs as Bree falls to the mats.

Sharper: “And just trying to injure Bree Lancaster. That spinebuster on the side of the ring apron!”

Knots: “Tried to just break her in two.”

Lancaster yells in pain, holding her back. Aaron Demitra tries to get Lyman back into the ring. Lyman says no and then grabs Bree. Lyman lifts her up before hoisting her up and dropping her chest first on the announce table. Bree bounces off of it, but then remains on it. Lyman looks at her and then rolls her over and nails her with a hard right and then another and another. Bree looks up as Lyman smiles at her. He then grabs her, but Bree fights and manages to get her feet between her and Lyman and pushes him back. Lyman falls into the ring. He steps up as Bree fights up and then jumps off and grabs Lyman’s head, hitting a tornado DDT off the announce table to the mats.

Sharper: “Tornado DDT, from our table, to the floor! Lancaster a fighter. Wasn’t going to let Lyman just dominate.”

Knots: “Plus fighting for her title!”

Sharper: “And again, no countouts in an Adrenaline division match.”

Lancaster looks around and then grabs at the ring. She uses it to pull herself up before climbing to the top rope. She glances back as Lyman starts to get up and Lancaster dives off with moonsault onto Lyman. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Moonsault! From the top rope to the floor! Lancaster wasn’t going to miss that opportunity!”

Lancaster rolls over and looks up as Lyman is down in a heap. Lancaster looks around as the cheers continue to come from the crowd. Lancaster gets back up. She grabs Lyman and drags him up. She looks around before dragging him to his feet and rolling him into the ring. Lyman rolls over and Lancaster slides in before jumping up and hitting a flipping senton onto Lyman. She hooks the leg.

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Lyman gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Lyman rolls over as Lancaster turns and looks around. Lyman grabs at the ropes and Lancaster watches him before dragging him back and hitting a reverse DDT. Lancaster turns and moves to the corner. She climbs up to the middle rope and then to the top. She glances back and hits a moonsault onto Lyman. She hooks the leg.

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Lyman gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Lancaster rolls off and starts to get up. Lyman stirs as Lancaster grabs him and forearms him in the jaw once and then again before running across the ring. She bounces off, but Lyman then steps up and hoists her up and hits the Change in Attitude. He rolls through and hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Change in Attitude. Lancaster stopped! Right into a pin.”

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Lancaster kicks out. Lyman rolls off. Lancaster turns and gets up. Lyman pulls himself up and walks around. Lancaster turns as Lyman clotheslines her down. Lancaster stirs and Lyman grabs her and clubs her in the back once and then again. He places her head between his legs. He hoists her up for a powerbomb, but Lancaster slides down and forearms him before hitting the BOGO. The crowd roars. Lyman staggers and then Lancaster waits before jumping up and going for a hurricanrana, but Lyman holds on and hoists her back up, cradles her head and throws her overhead with Smite.

Sharper: “Lyman with amazing strength! Smite!”

Knots: “Just throwing Lancaster across and nearly on the back of her head!”

Lyman crawls over and hooks the leg.

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Lancaster gets her shoulder up. Lyman rolls off. Lancaster rolls over, but Lyman then grabs her, drags her up and then places her head between his legs. He hoists her up and hits a package piledriver. He rolls her over and hooks the leg.

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Bree shoots her shoulder up. The crowd roars. Lyman rolls off and looks around. He then starts to get up and looks at Bree. Bree slowly stirs and reaches for the ropes. Lyman grabs her by the hair and drags her up. He then hoists her up for a back suplex, but Bree backflips through, lands on her feet, and hits the Priceless! Lyman falls to his hands and knees.

Sharper: “Bree fighting back. Priceless! Right between the shoulder blades!”

Knots: “She needs to hit something big. Lyman’s just gotten some big moves off. Bree is barely able to stand.”

Bree uses the ropes and Lyman gets back up and Bree runs over and goes for the Rectifier. Lyman however turns into it, catching Bree and hitting a backbreaker. Bree grimaces and rolls over. Lyman then pulls her in and goes for a spinning flatliner, but Bree wraps her arms around the back of Lyman and counters into a crucifix pin.

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Lyman kicks out. Both get up and Lyman goes for a superkick. Bree ducks and both turn to one another only for Bree to kick Lyman and hit a spike DDT. She rolls over and hooks the leg.

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Lyman gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and crawls to the corner. Bree then gets up and runs at him and hits a running shoulder thrust. Lyman grimaces in pain. Bree then drags him out and snapmares him down. Lyman rolls through and rolls to the middle of the ring.

Sharper: “Bree trying to think fast. Hit what she can and keep Lyman on his back foot, figuratively.”

Knots: “She’s got something in mind. Maybe Classifier?”

Lyman rolls over and starts to get up. Bree then lunges and goes for the Classifier. Lyman then grabs her and takes her over with an inside cradle!

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Lancaster kicks out. The crowd ohs as Lancaster rolls over and Lyman gets up and grabs Lancaster. He hoists her up for the Down with the Sinners, but Lancaster flips through. She lands behind Lyman and jumps up and hits the Rectifier. The crowd cheers. Lancaster turns and hooks the leg.

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The bell sounds. The crowd erupts in cheers. Lancaster rolls off. Lyman rolls over, holding his head and neck.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW Adrenaline Champion, Bree Lancaster!”

Sharper: “Lancaster didn’t stop fighting and made the opening for the Rectifier to retain her title.”

Knots: “And Adam Brock has to be beaming backstage!”

Sharper: “Falling shot is Simon Lyman. Bree Lancaster with her successful first defense.”

Bree gets up and looks around and extends her arm. Aaron Demitra hands her the SCW Adrenaline Championship and raises her arm. The music continues to play as Bree Lancaster stands in the ring. She plays to the crowd celebrating and holding up her title. We then see Autumn Valentine walking out from the back. She heads to the ring as Bree celebrates. She then turns and sees Autumn Valentine. Bree stops and then motions to her. She points at her Adrenaline Championship. Autumn steps forward and to the ring.

Sharper: “Autumn Valentine out here.”

Knots: “Where’s Lexy?”

Sharper: “Autumn out here alone. And Bree is telling Autumn, she’s right there. Bree has said she’ll do all of the talking in the ring.”

Knots: “She did pin Alistaire Allocco to win the title. Not Autumn.”

Autumn looks in the ring as Bree keeps talking to her.

Lancaster: “You want me. Come on. Get in line. I’ll beat you again!”

Bree holds up the Adrenaline Championship and Autumn then starts to climb onto the apron. As she does though, Lyman comes up behind Bree and grabs her again before hoisting her up and hitting the Down with the Sinners. The crowd ohs and boos. Lyman rolls over, holding his head and neck. The Adrenaline Championship bounces off the mat and to a few feet from Autumn. Autumn remains on the apron before we see Lyman get up and turn and stomp Bree over and over. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “God damn it! Lyman from behind!”

Knots: “Why not? Guess if you can’t beat them, you beat them down!”

Lyman keeps stomping Lancaster as Autumn just watches before looking at the Adrenaline Championship. She then starts to step through as the crowd roars. Adam Brock bolts down the rampway to the ring. He slides into the ring and Autumn looks at him before Brock runs over and nails Lyman with a running forearm. Lyman goes down and Brock nails him with a series of hard stomps as Bree rolls over. Brock then turns and sees Autumn before looking at the Adrenaline Championship. Autumn looks at Brock before Brock grabs the Adrenaline Championship and hands it back to Bree. Bree winces, holding her head and looks up. Brock looks at Autumn before Lyman grabs at the ropes to fight back in. Bree takes the title as Brock turns and runs over and kicks at the ropes.

Sharper: “Brock helping Bree Lancaster. Autumn was going to go grab the Adrenaline Championship!”

Knots: “Ignore the beat down. Focus on the title! Brock saved Bree and made sure her title didn’t go anywhere!”

Sharper: “Lyman in pain, beside himself. Bree looking at Brock while Autumn keeps her eyes on the title!”

Autumn looks at Bree as Brock watches her and Lyman. Bree slides back to the ropes. Lyman turns and grabs a steel chair from the timekeeper. The crowd roars.

Knots: “Here come the weapons!”

Sharper: “Simon’s not done! But we’re out of time!”

The scene fades to black…