Breakdown - February 2, 2011

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

A shot of Syren holding the SCW Women’s Championship, followed by a shot of CHBK hitting a Bittersweet Ending on one individual, before turning a shot of Jason Zero hitting a spear on Brian Kinney from Rise to Greatness a few years ago, before turning into a shot of Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Star on James Exeter.

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

The SCW logo then appears on the screen before evaporating into smoke and the scene fades to black.

MAIN SHOW:

“BODY, HEART AND SOUL.....”

The scene opens up to show Lucas Knight and Thorn standing in the middle of the ring, before cutting to a still of Pete Ebdon, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK standing at ringside. This is followed up with a shot of Harmony Fisher in the corner of Thorn. We then see a still of Harmony Fisher taking down Ravyn Taylor.

Sharper: “Harmony just took out Ravyn!”

Dawson: “Harmony’s been in the ring. She may not have the experience but that doesn’t make her not dangerous!”

We then see a still of Harmony Fisher getting clotheslined by Ebdon. This is followed by a still of the referee kicking Ravyn Taylor, Pete Ebdon and Harmony Fisher from ringside before we see a still of CHBK sitting away from them.

Sharper: “How about that? Fisher, Ravyn and Ebdon are gone!”

Dawson: “Look at CHBK though. He moved away.”

We then see a still of Thorn hitting the Griever’s Bane on Lucas Knight before a still of CHBK nailing Thorn with the Bittersweet Ending.

Sharper: “Bittersweet Ending!”

Dawson: “Look! Ravyn was watching. CHBK and her hand a plan!”

Knots: “Move Lucas onto him though.”

Sharper: “Why the hell is CHBK so against facing Thorn?!”

We then see a shot of CHBK about to be kicked out from ringside before Thorn stops the referee. This is followed up with a still of Sasha walking to the ring, before slapping CHBK.

Sharper: “Sasha Drachewych just slapped CHBK!”

Knots: “Oh God! That’s his plan? That’s his surprise!”

Dawson: “This is getting interesting!”

We then see CHBK glaring at Sasha as his chilling words picked up by the cameraman are heard.

CHBK: “You may want to reconsider your physical approach. You have cameras all over you. You wouldn’t want Jason Zero to have further leverage to do as he pleases and to undermine you.”

This is followed up by a shot of Laura Desoubrais, CHBK’s wife coming towards the ring, only to be held back by Donovan Kayl. We then see a still of Alex Desoubrais Jr. hopping the guardrail, before another shot of him tackling CHBK down, and falling into Sasha.

Sharper: “CHBK’s son!”

Dawson: “This is breaking down! All of the personal ties to CHBK are costing him here!”

Sharper: “And we still have a match going. The referee is checking on our boss!”

This is followed by a still of CHBK getting into the ring and Alex Desoubrais Jr. then accidentally nailing Thorn in the head with the chair before a still of Alex Jr. getting superkicked is shown. We then see a still of Lucas Knight pinning Thorn before seeing CHBK and Lucas Knight celebrating and then a still of Thorn looking completely dejected in the middle of the ring.

Sharper: “Damn it! Lucas Knight wins this.”

Knots: “Thorn isn’t going to get to face CHBK!”

Sharper: “Alex Desoubrais Jr. came out and he went after CHBK with a chair. Lucas pushed Thorn into CHBK so Thorn would get hit and Alex Jr. gets a superkick for his troubles!”

Knots: “One too many pieces in play and CHBK and Lucas get through it.”

Sharper: “That slippery eel. I don’t believe it. I thought Thorn had it. I thought they finally got CHBK and instead, CHBK just gets free and he and Lucas Knight are standing tall...tall...tall....!”

The final words echo before the scene slowly fades to black.

The opening strums of “Rescue Me” by Buckcherry plays as the Breakdown logo flies past the screen before we see a shot of Jake Starr holding the SCW Championship over his head. This is followed by a shot of Brittany Lohan locking in the From California with Love before freezing and flying past the screen. We see a shot of Katie Steward posing on the rampway before freezing and flying past the screen. This is followed by a shot of Rachel Foxx pulling on a barbed wire wrapped bat stuck on Dillusion’s hair and then ripping away as Dillusion smiles from the sudden pain, before freezing and flying at the screen.

“You can't erase this deep inside of me
I know I'm not a sight to see
But baby, I'm alive.”

We see Dillusion hitting Anthony Wallace with a hard right hand before freezing and flying at the screen. A shot of Jason Zero dropping Sasha Drachewych with the Chaos Theory is shown before freezing and flying at the screen. A quick shot of David Helms holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship over his head, before switching to a shot of Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger standing together, followed by a shot of Thorn hitting the Griever’s Bane on someone is shown, followed by a shot of CHBK standing in a suit in the ring, all freezing in mid-motion and flying at the screen.

“I cherish the love and
I cherish the life that's inside of me
And I know I'm not a sight to see
But baby, I'm alive.”

Shots of Gigi Steward and Syren looking at each other, standing across the ring from each other, followed by showing Lucas Knight hitting someone with the UKOD, and followed by a shot of Christian Savior hitting a spear on Greg Cherry are all shown before freezing and flying past the screen. A shot of the former SCW Tag Team Champions, Liberation, are shown, posing with the titles before flying past the screen.

“Won't you come and rescue me?
Separate myself from me
Maybe I'm too blind to see
Save my life, rescue me.”

Several shots of various SCW competitors, new and old, including Shilo Valiant, Andrew Samuel Pugh, Thorn & David Helms, Lucas Knight, Masquerade, James Evans & Katelyn Buehler, Infamous and others all fly past the screen before ending with the SCW Breakdown logo flying into the screen.

The scene then moves forward to show Alex Desoubrais Jr. being thrown hard into a wall and spinning off and then falling to the ground. We then see Thorn walking over towards Alex Desoubrais Jr. and grabbing him by the head and clubbing him in the face. The crowd roars seeing this as Alex Jr. falls back to the ground.

Sharper: “Welcome everyone to Breakdown and things have already degenerated here tonight.”

Dawson: “These fans in Oklahoma City, in the Ford Center, are witnessing Thorn brutalizing Alex Desoubrais Jr. We don’t know where Rachel Foxx is, nor the World Champion David Helms, but right now, Thorn is going after the person that most directly cost him the opportunity to get his hands on CHBK!”

Knots: “Well he probably got him to do it. How can he be pissed off at the results? Just because he’s clumsy and lets Lucas Knight push him!”

Sharper: “Oh come on! Why in the world would Thorn and Alex Desoubrais Jr. even associate. We know Alex Desoubrais Jr. hates Jake Starr and David Helms hates Rachel Foxx! Remember the wars from last year and the year before!”

Thorn then stomps Alex Desoubrais Jr. in the face and he rolls over as some officials show up. One of them goes to stop Thorn, but Thorn just shoves him away before walking over to Alex Desoubrais Jr. and drags him up. He then slowly drags him to the stairs to the entrance and drags him up there, noticeably we see Alex Desoubrais Jr.’s knee bounce off one of the stairs. He then gets him up before just pushing him out through the curtain. The crowd roars as Alex Desoubrais Jr. rolls out and Thorn walks out after him. The cheers get louder and Thorn then stomps him again. He rolls over and starts to get up and Thorn nails him with a hard right and Alex Jr. rolls over and falls back. He then starts to get up and Thorn then runs at him and nails him with a Lou Thesz press, taking him down and Alex Jr. slides a bit after impact and Thorn nails him with shot after shot after shot. The crowd cheers further as officials start to get out and start to try and pull Thorn off of the son of his rival.

Sharper: “Thorn is brutalizing Alex Desoubrais Jr. Shots to the face!”

Dawson: “And he’s already shoved a referee. We need to get someone out here to control him or else he may do more harm than good!”

Thorn then gets up and looks around before turning and grabbing Alex Desoubrais Jr. and dragging him up again. Some of the officials try to stop him, but with no success before Thorn just throws Alex Jr. into the ring and he falls face first off the apron. He then walks over to him and grabs him before pulling himself up onto the apron. As he does this, we then see Rachel Foxx, wincing, and still looking cut up, walking out from the back. The officials continue to try and maintain order as we then see Foxx try to get past one of the officials, only for some of the officials turn and start to hold her back. Rachel snaps at them as Thorn then lifts Alex Desoubrais Jr. up and drops him down chest first on the top rope while standing on the apron. Alex Desoubrais Jr. hands on it and Thorn enters the ring. He then turns and grabs Alex Desoubrais Jr. and before hesitating at all, grabs him by the throat and pulls him back with the Sour Note. The crowd roars as Alex Desoubrais Jr. reaches around. Several officials turns their attention to the ring as Thorn starts to yell at Alex Desoubrais Jr. as the camera manages to pick up some of it.

Thorn: “You had to get involved! You had to finally start to care!”

Sharper: “Thorn has snapped! He’s got the Sour Note locked in on Alex Desoubrais Jr.! He’s trying to choke him out!”

Dawson: “The officials are trying to stop Thorn. But we’ve seen this side from him before. We saw it after Under Attack! We saw glimpses at Gang Rulz, but never to this extent!”

Knots: “He’s lost it!”

Rachel Foxx manages to slide into the ring, getting past the one official holding her back and as some of the officials try to get their hands on Thorn. She then dives over and nails Thorn in the face with a diving forearm. She then nails him again before Thorn lets go and rolls over. Officials try to keep them apart as the crowd roars. Rachel gets up slowly, still feeling the effects of Body, Heart and Soul and Thorn swings and manages to nail her with a hard right. Rachel turns before charging forward only to be stopped by three officials. The crowd continues to roar as Alex Desoubrais Jr. rolls over and falls to the floor before starting to stir. Rachel Foxx calms down a bit before backing off and then exiting the ring and going down to check on Alex Desoubrais Jr. Thorn just looks on at both as the officials hold him back. We then see Harmony Fisher and David Helms jogging down from the back. Rachel glances up and Harmony just tells Helms to go as Harmony walks over and just looks at her. We then see Helms walk up the steps and into the ring. Harmony then backs up as Rachel turns away from her.

Sharper: “Unbelievable scene here to open up Breakdown.”

Dawson: “Obviously Thorn wanted nothing to do with Alex Desoubrais Jr., CHBK’s son, at Body, Heart and Soul.”

Knots: “Or he’s just taking out anger on him for his part of the plan getting broken up.”

Sharper: “Come on Jonathan. Has Thorn ever lost it like this over something like that?!”

Knots: “So? He’s not the same Thorn we knew in the past. You just said that Dawson!”

We see Helms walk over as the crowd cheers a bit and he goes to Thorn as Thorn paces back and forth and Helms and Harmony both just stand between him in Rachel and Alex Desoubrais Jr. We then cut backstage to show Sasha Drachewych standing by the stairs through the tunnel before taking a deep breath and shaking her head. She then runs her hand through her hair before turning and walking off. We then see Donovan Kayl walking over to Sasha.

Kayl: “Look. I can go out there to help calm the situation.”

Sasha just sticks her hand up, almost conceding defeat before walking off. The camera then cuts back to the ring to show Thorn continuing to pace. A faint “Thorn!” chant begins as Helms tries to calm down Thorn by talking to him. Harmony just watches Rachel and Alex Jr. as the officials just stand between the two. We then cut backstage again to see Ravyn Taylor watching in the Infamous locker room with Pete Ebdon and Christy Matthews with her. She just smiles. Lucas Knight then walks up from behind as CHBK can be seen in the background. We then flash back to the shot in the ring.

Dawson: “And Infamous is watching.”

Sharper: “They are watching the breakdown of Thorn here tonight to start off Breakdown, no pun intended.”

The scene remains showing Thorn walking back and forth as Helms and Harmony Fisher continue to talk to him. Rachel starts to help Alex Desoubrais Jr. to the back as he winces a bit. Rachel however focuses on helping him off. The crowd continues to roar before we focus back on Thorn.

Dawson: “And just think, later tonight, that man, Thorn, has to team with the World Champion, David Helms, and will face Dark Fantasy and two other teams for a World Tag Team Championship opportunity!”

Sharper: “What state of mind will he be in? There’s still time, but what a start to Breakdown….we’ll be back in a few moments…”

Thorn continues to just watch as Rachel Foxx and Alex Desoubrais Jr. make their escape before the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Rachel Foxx and Alex Desoubrais Jr. walking through the backstage area heading back towards the locker room.

Alex Jr.: “That son of a bitch. Has to attack me from behind and for what?”

Rachel just remains quiet as Alex Desoubrais Jr. winces a bit, holding his neck.

Alex Jr.: “What the hell does he know about my father….Oh so he was kicked in the face? Boo hoo. He’s destroyed my life…he’s destroyed what I cared of my family. Yeah…that’s the same…”

Rachel: “Just relax. We’ll get him later. Just remember…no one pisses us off.”

Alex Jr. just smiles.

Alex Jr.: “That’s why I love you.”

Alex Jr. continues to smirk as the two continue on their way as the crowd boos in the background.

We then cut to see Thorn walking through the backstage area. Harmony Fisher is walking in front of him, seemingly not concerned at all as David Helms walks over to Thorn and starts to talk to him.

Helms: “Tommy….you need to relax….”

Thorn just remains silent, almost brooding.

Helms: “We have a great chance tonight to knock back Infamous. Dark Fantasy is in the Tag Team Contendership match-“

Thorn just stops and turns to him.

Thorn: “I was that close to getting what we both want. I could’ve had CHBK in the ring. I could’ve taught him-“

Helms: “Tommy…is it worth alienating yourself? He wants that. He wants you to lose it. He knows you’ve been off it for the last couple of months.”

Thorn: “Off it-“

Helms just stops for a moment, realizing his poor choice of words.

Helms: “Bad word choice, man. Just….you’ve been more aggressive, we’ll say…and he knows he can use that.”

Thorn: “Well I thought bottling things up was bad….I’m just letting it all out.”

Thorn then walks forward. Harmony just turns around and continues to walk before Helms turns and continues to walk after him shaking his head.

We then open up at ringside and see the SCW commentators, Adam Sharper, Jonathan Knots and Jim Dawson.

Knots: “That was fun.”

Sharper: “Yeah, of course you loved it. Thorn obviously frustrated after being so close to finally getting a chance at CHBK on his terms too. Granted, nothing says that CHBK would have gone for it.”

Dawson: “In any case, as we’ve mentioned, Thorn gets some ability for revenge. Helms too. Ravyn Taylor will team with Syren, Helms and Thorn, along with Anthony Wallace and Ducky and Chad Evans and Katelyn Buehler will all go at it in a four way single fall match to crown a new number one contender to the SCW World Tag Team Championship here tonight.”

Sharper: “But that’s not all. The SCW World Tag Team Championship will be on the line tonight as well. Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger challenge Jake Starr and Greg Cherry for their titles.”

Knots: “Yeah, but while those opportunities are to be had, we have the tournament to crown a number one contender to David Helms’ World Championship continuing!”

Sharper: “And at Body, Heart and Soul, we saw Christy Matthews and Brittany Lohan move on. But now, we have four more people to go. We’ll see who will join them in the semi-finals. Which two? And the first of two quarterfinals matches is next!”

Simon Kalis vs. Shilo Valiant

SCW World Championship Contendership Tournament

The lights dim in the arena, and a single spotlight pans the audience as the opening sounds to "Heart of a Lion" by Kid Cudi fill the arena through the speakers.

"It's been a long time, a long time coming."
"It looks like the death of me now..."

Some of the fans boo while others cheer in anticipation of who's to come.

"But you know, there's no turning back now."
"This is what makes me... This is what I am."

ALL HAIL SIMON KALIS!

Pyros explode from the entrance ramp in sequence from the left and right sides, culminating at the center as the song picks up, and Simon Kalis steps out from behind the curtains, the spotlight focusing on him. He puts his arms out to his sides and motions them in embrace to the mixed reaction from the crowd before looking up and pointing his hands in the air like guns, pretending to fire a shot from each hand as more pyros explode behind him toward him engulfing him in light. The words "THE LAST SUPERSTAR" burn on the Tron as he blows smoke from his mouth towards a few fans at ringside. He circles the ring and taunts the fans at ringside. He flips them off and hops up onto the apron and removes his black hoody and throws it into the crowd, he is in his signate black spandex tights which read "OUTLAW" down the left side of his leg, "KALIS" down the right side of his leg. He taps the yellow knee brace on his left knee as we quickly catch his black wrestling boots with yellow laces. He cockily swaggers around the ring, putting his cupped right hand to his right ear in a mockery of the booing fans and in honor of the cheering fans at the same time. He finally stops in the center of the ring and stomps his foot down, saluting towards the crowd as more pyros explode off behind him in the ring. Finally he taps the eye patch that covers his left eye and removes his black bandana, throwing it to one of his fans at ringside.

Sharper: “Well Body, Heart and Soul saw an ultimate opportunity match and Simon Kalis is looking to take advantage of that ultimate opportunity. He’s got this huge match here tonight against Shilo Valiant.”

Dawson: “Only three wins away from gaining a World Championship shot. Of course, the semi-finals and finals will be on the next edition of Breakdown. Christy Matthews and Brittany Lohan are the only two we know for certain, as they defeated Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger at Body, Heart and Soul, will be in there. The other two will be determined tonight.”

Sharper: “And just think, we could have a Karnivale and Infamous semi-final.”

The audience rise to their feet in cheers as a woman screams the word "NECRO!" across the sound system!

So hold on until it's over

Oh!
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do
'Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

The spotlight and camera search around the arena as "I'm Here for Your Entertainment" by Adam Lambert screams through the arena, the cameras and lights trying to locate the elusive Necro-Merchant. They quickly spot a growing fog near the entryway of the ramp.

Oh!
I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
But I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment

The fans yells only grow louder as from seeming below the ground, Shilo shoots out of the ground as fireworks shoot out around him, the neon lights causing his face and colored hair to glow in eerie colors. Landing on the ground, Shilo spins around on the spot, marveling at the massive audience and shouting back at them. The word "Necro" is heard again, which Shilo returns by shouting the same word. The SCW United States Championship sits over his shoulder.

'Sall right
You'll be fine
Baby I'm in control
Take the pain
Take the pleasure
I'm the master of both
Close your eyes, not your mind
Let me into your soul
I'm gonna work it 'til your totally blown

Making his way down the ramp, he takes out two vial guns from his belt and holds them up, his feet planted as blue fire shoots from the stage behind him. As the fire raises then dies, the lights return to normal, revealing Shilo in full color.

No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way to ring the alarm
So hold on 'til it's over

Making his way to the audience, Shilo is approached by fans who hand him money for a hit from his vial guns of necro. As he takes the payment and gives the fan what they want, both Shilo and the fans yell Necro.

Oh!
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I am about to do
'Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

Returning to the ring, Shilo tosses the now empty guns away and slides into the ring, staying on his stomach to view the hungry crowd. Standing up, he makes his way over to the turnbuckle, jumps on and shouts to the fans and finger shooting them as if he still had his vial guns.

I'M HERE FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT!

Dawson: “The reigning United States Champion. He has held it since prior Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “Yeah. And it’s more of a question of who’s next for him. I hate to say it, but the bastard has been winning. I just can’t wait until someone knocks him off his pedestal.”

Shilo looks over at Kalis as Kalis just smiles looking across the ring at the US Champion. The bell sounds as Shilo then spins out of the corner. Kalis just watches him. They then move towards each other and grapple in the middle of the ring. Kalis quickly turns into an arm wrench. He presses down on the back of Shilo’s knee with his boot before then kneeing him in the back. Shilo winces and Kalis wraps Shilo’s arm around his head and pulls him up. Kalis then goes to grab him for a back suplex, but Shilo backflips through and spins Kalis around before kicking him in the ribs. He holds on and kicks him again and then whips him into the corner. Kalis hits the turnbuckle and Shilo runs after him, but Kalis gets his elbow up. Shilo stumbles back and Kalis runs forward and Shilo attempts a clothesline, but Kalis ducks. He then stops and Shilo turns around and Kalis jumps up and nails Shilo in the side of the head with an enziguri.

Sharper: “Oh! What a kick!”

Dawson: “Down goes Shilo.”

Knots: “First pin attempt!”

Sharper: “Huge upset if he gets this. Who would have thought Simon Kalis would have won at Body, Heart and Soul and be facing the US champion in this match here tonight.”

Kalis goes for the pin.

Shilo kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up and Kalis gets up and clubs him in the back. He then spins him around and kicks him in the ribs. He then fires him into the ropes. Shilo bounces off the ropes and Kalis jumps up and nails him with a forearm. Shilo rolls over and gets back up. Kalis then grabs him and pulls him in before hooking his head for a vertical suplex, but Shilo blocks it and then just pushes Kalis away before jumping up and nailing him with a dropkick. Kalis rolls over, holding his jaw in pain. He then gets up and Shilo grabs him and pulls him back with a Russian leg sweep and then rolls through for a pin.

Kalis kicks out. Shilo looks down as Kalis starts to pull himself up. He then grabs him and drags him over to the corner and throws him to it.

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant now slowing things down. He’s going to be more methodical than Kalis. Kalis probably has some nerves, even though he’s a very experienced grappler in his own right. This is his biggest match in SCW to date.”

Knots: “Yeah, but then again, he’s facing a clown. Granted, the clown has beaten a lot of people, for someone that looks like Kalis, I doubt he’s intimidated!”

Shilo throws Kalis’ arm over the top rope and nails him with a chop. The crowd woos. Shilo then chops him again and Kalis winces as more woos come from the crowd. Shilo then grabs Kalis, but Kalis reaches out and grabs Shilo and spins him into the corner before nailing him with a spin kick to the ribs. The crowd ohs and Kalis kicks him again. Shilo winces. Kalis then snapmares him over before then kneeing him in the back. He pushes him down and goes for the pin.

Shilo kicks out. He rolls over and Kalis grabs him in a waistlock. He then starts to slowly drag him up. Kalis holds on and Shilo then manages to move forward and grab onto the top rope. Kalis goes to throw him back, but Shilo holds on further and then nails Kalis with a back elbow. Kalis stumbles back and Shilo glances back before stepping forward and then nailing Kalis with a spinning heel kick. He follows up with a pin.

Kalis gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and Shilo grabs him and starts to lift him up. He then grabs him and drives him face first into his knee before running into the ropes. He bounces off them and as Kalis gets up, Shilo jumps up and takes him over with a hurricanrana. Kalis remains down and Shilo gets up and looks over to him.

Knots: “Well now Shilo’s running around the ring. I thought he was trying to slow the pace there Mr. Expert!”

Sharper: “Shilo may be thinking a change in tactics is in order.”

Dawson: “To both of these two, their opponent is very new. Different from what they are used to.”

Shilo then runs over to the corner and jumps up to the middle turnbuckle and then the top and then just goes for a fallback senton backsplash, but Kalis gets his knees up and Shilo hits them and rolls back, only for Kalis to roll through and into a crucifix style pin.

Shilo kicks out. Kalis rolls over and gets up as Shilo starts to stir. He turns to Kalis and Kalis grabs him and takes him over with a bridging northern lights suplex.

Shilo kicks out. He rolls over and pulls himself to his feet only for Kalis to kick him in the ribs. He then gutwrenches him up and throws him back with a suplex. He then turns and runs into the ropes. Shilo starts to get up and Kalis attempts a running boot, but Shilo sidesteps it. Kalis stops and turns around and Shilo then kicks him in the ribs before dropping him with an implant DDT.

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant showing some quickness there. Moving out of the way and planting Kalis.”

Dawson: “Yeah, but Kalis has brought it here. He knows he’s got everything to gain and nothing to lose.”

Knots: “But Shilo should be more desperate then. I mean, if he loses, think about what that does for Kalis and think about the doubt for Shilo!”

Shilo then rolls over and exits to the apron. He starts to get up before getting to the top rope and looks at Kalis. He then attempts a swanton bomb, but Kalis rolls out of the way. Shilo however rolls through. Kalis then gets up and Shilo turns to him and Kalis hits a spin kick to the ribs. Shilo topples over and Kalis goes for a Muay Thai clinch, but Shilo manages to break free before nailing him with a forearm and then kicking him in the ribs. He then turns and sets up for the E-Factor, but Kalis throws him off and Shilo lands on his feet behind him. Kalis then drops down and grabs Shilo by the tights and throws him forward and into the ropes. The crowd boos as Shilo goes chest first into the middle rope. He starts to pull himself up and Kalis suddenly rolls him up with a school boy and pushes up, blatantly pulling back on the tights too.

The crowd roars as Shilo rolls over, having been pulled completely through and looks up in shock. Kalis rolls out of the ring and throws his arms in the air as the crowd just looks on in shock and the roar starts to turn into genuine shock.

Sharper: “I don’t believe it. Simon Kalis has just pinned the United States Champion!”

Knots: “Not only that! He moves on in the tournament. The obvious favourite, Shilo Valiant, is gone!”

Sharper: “Talk about a hell of an upset. Shilo Valiant hasn’t been pinned in months and Simon Kalis just did it tonight.”

Dawson: “Albeit with the tights!”

Kalis just smirks as he starts to walk back to the back with his arm in the air. Shilo Valiant just remains in the ring in absolute shock.

Sharper: “And now Simon Kalis, the man no one would have thought would even come close to this point, joins Christy Matthews and Brittany Lohan in the semi-finals for a World Championship opportunity.”

Dawson: “Just think. We though Ace Marshall would win the Ultimate Opportunity Match. We thought it was a foregone conclusion Shilo Valiant would win tonight. Simon Kalis is quickly making us second guess everything we thought in this tournament.”

Sharper: “Now who will be the last member of the semi-finals. Aaron Rupp or Masquerade. We’ll find that out later tonight.”

The camera focuses on Kalis smiling as he walks to the back before cutting back to the ring and Valiant’s sheer disbelief as we then cut backstage.

The scene opens up backstage to see Chad Evans standing in front of the camera and he turns around to look at Katelyn Buehler, the crowd boos upon seeing her.

Chad: “Now…Katelyn….you better be ready for tonight.”

Katelyn: “Oh yes. I will be. I’m ready to do anything for you!”

Chad: “Well then just win…”

Katelyn: “Will do. It’s going to happen. Biggest win for me here and then more spotlight.”

Chad just sighs a bit. Katelyn then stops before then changing her tune a bit.

Katelyn: “I’m sorry…did I do something to anger you?”

Chad: “No…just no.”

Chad turns and mutters under his breath.

Chad: “God…she was better as just a slut.”

Katelyn: “What was that?”

Chad: “Nothing….Just….prove to me I was right to pick you and not James…or Ace.”

Chad just turns and then walks off as Katelyn Buehler just smiles.

Katelyn: “Oh…you know I can’t wait to prove that.”

Katelyn just smiles as she rubs her hands together. She then hops up and turns to Chad before leaning against him.

Katelyn: “Want a pre-match warm-up?”

Chad just rolls his eyes. He then turns and walks off towards the back of the room. Katelyn then shrugs before turning and smiling.

Katelyn: “Can’t wait….Going to do one thing that bitch Ducky couldn’t do…that’s win a Tag Title shot!”

Katelyn smiles.

Sharper: “Still to come, World Tag Team Championship Contendership match. That and so much more still to come on Breakdown!”

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and the scene opens up in one of the hallways backstage to see Jessica Winters. She just smiles as she looks at the camera.

Jessica: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the World Champion, David Helms!”

The crowd cheers as the camera pans out to show David Helms standing next to Jessica Winters with the World Championship over his shoulder.

Jessica: “Now David, I was going to come out here and ask you about your big win at Body, Heart and Soul and then of course the World Championship Contendership Tournament, but I guess first, I should ask about Thorn and how he’s doing.”

David just nods.

David: “Not a problem. He’s…frustrated. I don’t blame him. But we know this is what CHBK wants. He likes to play games. In fact, I bet Ravyn Taylor was hoping for it. He’s calming down now and hopefully, later tonight, we can walk away the number one contenders to the World Tag Team Championship. Until then, we’ll see. You want to know, you can ask him as I’m sure he’s got plenty to say.”

Jessica just nods approvingly.

Jessica: “Thank you David. How about the World Contendership tournament?”

David: “Well it’s going to be interesting. Jake Starr gave me a hell of a match at Body, Heart and Soul and despite our recent issues, I’ll always respect the hell out of him for what he can do in that ring and he made me a better champion….but as I say that, I need to move on, just like I hope he does. And I get to see who will be next aiming at me. And well, we alr-“

David just pauses in mid-sentence before we see Christy Matthews walk out from behind the camera and smile at David. David just looks at her and glares.

Christy: “Congratulations David on your successful defense….aren’t you going to wish me congratulations?”

David just looks at Christy.

Christy: “I thought not. Don’t worry, I know you want to. Just figured I’d say that we may see each other fighting for that title….or maybe Brittany….who knows….she wanted to join me…but she’s otherwise occupied. In any case, good luck tonight. And I look forward to earning your respect soon…”

Christy smiles before she turns and walks back behind the camera. David Helms just looks at Christy and takes a slightly deep breath before the scene cuts back to ringside.

Aiden Maddox vs. Travis Green

“Last Fight” plays through the arena as Aiden Maddox walks through the curtain and stands on the stage. He is wearing a black unbuttoned shirt with combat boots and simple black jean shorts. He slowly walks down towards the ring giving some of the fans along the barricade a high fives and shaking hands but he is focused on the ring. He reaches the ring and slides in under the bottom rope. He takes the shirt off and throws it out of the ring and climbs onto the middle of the rope and looks at the crowd raising his hand up as the crowd cheers him.

Knots: What a douche!

Dawson: What’s got into you?

Knots: Throwing his shirt into the crowd... pandering to the fans... how original.

Dawson: The fans liked it.

Knots: They’ll like anything if you sugar coat it.

The lights in the arena dim down and interrupt their bickering. The crowd looks towards the ramp waiting for the next star to emerge. After a moment, "Gangsta Nation" begins playing through the speakers.

)Consider This A Proclimation(
)To my Gangsta Nation(

The music picks up, girls start coming out of their seats, freakin each other as Travis walks out the back and holds his arms up. The girls go nuts for the kid as all the men with wives want to rip his head off. He smirks taking his time to get to the ring. He slides in under the bottom rope, walking to the nearest turn buckle. He steps up, one leg on the center, his other leg on the top turn buckle as he raises his arms again this time forming an X above his head before hopping down and locking arms, rolling his wrists while he watches Aiden Maddox slide back into the ring and make his way to the centre.

Knots: Now here’s a guy with style.

Dawson: You call that style?

Knots: Yes, problem?

Sharper: Guys calm down and call the match, be objective.

The ref calls the bell and the two men tie up in the centre of the ring. The bigger of the two men – Maddox – seems to get the early advantage as he pushes Travis towards the corner. But luckily for Travis, his extra two years wrestling experience, and his MMA training come into play as he counters and takes his opponent down to the mat with a thunderous spinning slam!

Knots: See, what did I tell you? The guy has style!

Dawson: One move doesn’t win you a match.

Sharper: Travis has mounted his opponent and is hitting calculated strikes. Most wrestlers simply swing wild, but his MMA training is teaching him to choose his strikes carefully, to make sure that each of them hits home, rather than hitting his opponent’s forearms or the canvas.

Knots: See, he agrees with me.

Travis continues this assault for a few more blows with finishing it with a hard forearm shot to the face, causing Maddox to end up with a bloodied nose. The sight of blood causes the ref to push Travis off his opponent and he checks up on him, but Maddox pushes him to the canvas, but before he can get to his feet, he is met by a front dropkick right to the face. Travis follows this up by running towards the ring ropes and bouncing off them, and running back towards his opponent and leaps in mid air, and hits an elbow drop right to the chest of Maddox causing all the air in his opponent’s lungs to come crashing out of him!

Travis tries for a pin but the ref is still making his way to his feet. Instead of complaining like most wrestlers, Travis keeps his attention on his opponent and lands a few more punches and forearm shots to Maddox, keeping him firmly on the ground where he wants him. He proceeds to lock in place an arm bar, but releases it to hit some solid shots to his opponent’s shoulder, before locking the arm bar in again.

The referee having finally come back to his senses waddles over to check on whether Maddox wants to submit, but is met by a swift response of – no fucking way. Maddox waves his free arm wildly to try and hit Travis, but his blows have no power or direction, and cause next to no damage. Travis simply taunts his opponent and cranks up the pressure.

Knots: See what I mean about Maddox having no style? The kid tries to hit Travis with his free arm, rather than using it to reach out for the ropes to his right. Which for the record, he can reach... hence proving my theory right that he is a douche.

Sharper: Was that so hard to provide an insightful commentary?

Dawson: Looks like the douche is doing like you said, he’s just touched the rope with his fingers and the ref is breaking the hold. Not as dumb as you think, eh?

Knots: Meh, touching a rope is hardly creditworthy.

Travis breaks the hold with no complaints and gets back to his feet. He waits to make his next move and allows Maddox to sit up, and then he rushes at him and tries to smash his boot right into his face, but Maddox scouts it and falls flat on his back, causing Travis to end up tangled on the ropes in the corner. Maddox springs to his feet using his athleticism and slams an axe handle to the back of Travis and he falls to the mat, but his leg is still over the rope. Maddox notices this and smashes down on his opponent’s knee, and Travis screams in pain. The ref warns Maddox to get his leg off the ropes and he does as he is told and grabs Travis’ foot and slams his leg down on the canvas, causing another painful shout. With the match seemingly turned in his favour, Maddox goes on the offensive and stomps down on Travis. He then picks up his opponent and forces in into the corner and hits a series of vicious knife edge chops, and then an open palmed slap on the chest that echoes around the whole arena. Travis reels forwards holding his chest and Maddox hits a bulldog and goes for a quick pin!

1....

2...NO KICK OUT!

Knots: Not even a two count, he has to do more than that to put Travis away.

Maddox immediately gets up to his feet and whips a trickle of blood away from his bloodied nose, and grabs Travis and picks him back up to his feet. He hits a scoop slam, and once again picks up his opponent and repeats the move again.

Knots: Without meaning to sound critical...

Dawson: Really, why do I doubt you mean that?

Knots: What is the guy trying to prove by hitting two scoop slams? He needs to do more than that to get the crowd excited.

Dawson: It’s about doing damage and getting himself primed for doing the more high powered and high risk moves.

Knots: Doesn’t stop some from doing them straight away.

Dawson: Give the guy a break, he’s a rookie!

Knots: Who’s being critical now?

Dawson: Grrrr.....

Maddox lifts his opponent up to his feet, and proceeds to whip him into the corner. He signals to the fans and runs towards his opponent and hits a knee right to the jaw of his opponent and Travis begins to see stars and staggers forwards, but the pain doesn’t stop there, because Maddox then hits a bulldog, and once again tries for a cover.

1....

2...........

SHOULDER UP!

Maddox groans thinking he had done enough and hits a few shots to his opponent’s face, and before Maddox can lift Travis up to his feet, Travis counters and locks in a triangle choke right near the centre of the ring. Maddox has nowhere to go and immediately begins flapping wildly to try to get out of the hold, but this causes him to lose most of his strength, as well as Travis cranking up the pressure to inflict more pain and lack of oxygen entering Maddox’s body. The ref sees the danger and asks Maddox if he wants to quit but is met by no answer, he looks to be out cold.

Knots: Looks like my boy has made Maddox pass out.

Dawson: Probably through his bo...

Knots: WHOA, you made a joke!

The ref holds Maddox’s hand and lifts it in the air but it falls back down to his side, and the ref shouts ONE!

The ref grabs Maddox’s hand and lifts it up in the air, and once again it falls limply back down to his side, and the ref shouts TWO!!

For the last time the ref lifts Maddox’s hand but this time as it falls it stops halfway and holds steady. Maddox comes back to life and uses his strength to lift his opponent up in the air as he gets back to his feet, which in itself is an amazing feat considering the move he is in. But his fight back all but stops there as the only thing he can do is fall back down to the mat, but the move makes Travis break the hold as his opponent’s weight slams down on top of him. With his shoulders flat on the mat, the ref begins to count the pin.

1......

2..........

NO Travis kicks out!

As he kicks out he wriggles his way from under Maddox. He smashes a boot down onto the back of Maddox’s head, and then lifts him to his feet. He slaps him and runs into the ropes and hits a roaring knee right to the face and Maddox slumps down to the mat. Travis glares down at his opponent, and picks him up again, this time slapping him again and shouting some abuse right in his face. He once again runs into the ropes and just as he is about to hit another roaring knee, he is caught mid air and power slam right back down to the canvas. But Maddox doesn’t seem to be able to capitalise as both men lie flat on their backs. Thusly the ref begins to count.

1...

2.....

3.......

4..........

Both men are stirring

5...............

6...................

7........................

8.....

Maddox is back on his feet having used the ropes, and Travis is sat up and not aware that his opponent is back on his feet. Maddox makes his way over and picks his opponent up to his feet, he hits a kick to the midsection and lifts his opponent up to his shoulders and power bomb him into the turnbuckles. Travis stumbles out of the corner and falls to his knees, and Maddox goes for his signature superkick but somehow misses as Travis can no longer hold himself on his knees and falls down to the canvas.

Knots: Looks like he couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn...

Maddox quickly covers up his mistake by trying to for a cover, but Green counters again and locks in a cross face. Maddox shouts out in pain and tries to escape, and luckily with Travis’ less than sturdy state, he manages to escape by reaching the ring ropes easier than he normally would in this position... but the damage was done. The earlier attack on his left shoulder had now been further damaged and Green zones in on this. He lifts himself up to his feet and stomps down on the shoulder again, and again, and again, and again. He grabs the arm and yanks it down, and repeats this again and again for a few times. He takes a step back and signals to the fans that this is it. He coaxes his opponent to get to his feet which he duly does, and the two men square off once again in the centre of the ring.

Unlike the start of this match, Maddox’s left arm is limply down by his side, hurt badly by Travis’ arm bars, cross face, and stomps. He tries to compensate by raising his right hand high and palms off punches thrown by Travis for the first few, but is met by a few vicious combinations, then a knee to the midsection knocking the air out of his lungs, and finally a knee to the jaw causing Maddox to almost blackout. At this point Travis quickly and clinically hits the SKY HIGH, or in other words, he placed Maddox in an inverted face lock, spins under him while holding the face lock, and twists them into the cutter position.

Travis covers his opponent and ref begins the count!

1.........

2....................

3.................................

As the refs hand hits the mat for the final time, Travis stands up and begins to celebrate his hard earned victory.

Knots: What did I tell you, this guy has style, guts, and everything else!

Dawson: Run out of descriptive words?

Sharper: A solid performance by Travis showing off his martial art and technical ability. This kid could go far.

Aiden Maddox remains down as Travis Green smiling and celebrates for a few moments before we head backstage.

The scene opens up backstage to see Shilo Valiant just still in shock, carrying his SCW United States Championship. He just walks down the hallway before we see Marisa Condolesa running over to him.

Marisa: “Shilo! Shilo….”

Shilo just continues to walk as Marisa then runs up behind him and taps him on the shoulder. Shilo spins around and then stops before turning away.

Shilo: “Sorry…”

Marisa: “Shilo, I know you’ve got to be hurting after that shocking upset we saw.”

Shilo: “That may be an understatement. You know what…good on Kalis. He came and did something a lot of people have been unable to do. I now just hope that you can go all the way to the end just so I know this wasn’t a fluke. But you know what, I don’t like losing. Sorry, it’s just something in me. I’m a competitive guy. So here’s what I’m thinking. Next Breakdown, I’m going to come to that ring and I’ll put my US Championship on the line to anyone who wants a shot. First come first served. The Tour de Necro is far from over and I’m going to make sure that it picks up right where it left off at Body, Heart and Soul!”

The crowd roars as Shilo turns and walks off. Marisa Condolesa just watches him leave before turning to the camera.

Marisa: “Shilo Valiant making an open challenge for his United States Championship belt for the next Breakdown. Talk about a huge announcement for a huge show next week. More of this week’s Breakdown, when we return.”

Marisa then turns back to Shilo and mouths “Wow” before the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

We get a quick shot of someone’s arm and then their leg, before showing the back of the head, showing darkish-blonde hair. We see flashes of the shot of a boot connecting with the jaw of someone before seeing them, from behind, locking in a sharpshooter on a silhouetted man before showing them standing in the middle of a ring in the middle of a warehouse, silhouetted as well.

We then see sudden shots of the figure from all side, except his face. We then see a shot of them hitting an inverted 450 splash from far away on a downed opponent, before seeing a shot of the figure again just standing in the ring with his hands on his hips.

“The New Icon is coming....SCW better be ready....For he comes….next Breakdown….”

The scene then suddenly cuts to black and remains so for a few moments.

Madison Steward vs. Clamidiya

“Can't Be Tamed” blasts through the arena, one single blue spot light flies around the audience, lighting up random fans, as the music gets louder. When the spot finally settles on the middle of the stage, Madison Steward sprints onto the out to the awaiting crowd. Madison throws her arms in the air getting a small pop from the crowd. She hops back and forth on the balls of her toes, showing the energy she possesses. She also flashes the multitude her award winning smile as she exhibits her excitement and it shows as she waves wildly to the crowd. The spot light stays trained on Madison as she start her walk down the ramp. Madison dressed in her ring gear with her own version of the Team Desire sleeveless jacket. As she reaches ringside, Madison runs at the ring apron and jumps on it and climbs the corner and throws her arms into the air trying getting the crowd to go nuts with cheers. Maddy climbs down off the ropes and enters the ring where she heads to her corner to get ready for the match to begin.

Dawson: Madison Steward looks different tonight as she gets ready to face Clamidiya.

Knots: its confidents Dawson. We are finally seeing what all of Francis Evans’ work has done to this girl and her career is about to turn around.

“Sharing is Caring” by the Tinker Toys resounds throughout the arena as the crowd stirs. From the back, Sammy Thomas Davies walks out along with Clamidiya. The two look around, somewhat in awe of their surroundings before starting to make their way down to the ring. Clamidiya claps a few hands as STD runs over and slides into the ring. He rolls over and pushes himself up to his feet before running over to the ropes. Clamidiya turns and runs up the steel steps and enters the ring. She walks around and the two pose in the middle of the ring.

Dawson: Madison Steward vs. Clamidiya action right now on Breakdown and I just want to apologize beforehand on calling this match.

Sharper: Only in the SCW, Jim do you get this kind of a match.

Maddy walks out of her corner and begins talking to Clamidiya and rambles on about Francis Evans and what he can do for her. The crowd starts to boo at Maddy while Clamidiya stands in her corner just looking at Maddy with a confused look.

Dawson: If you needed anymore proof that the Evans have a cult following you’re looking at it now.

Sharper: Madison was a sweet girl with an open mind and Francis has completely corrupted it.

Clamidiya steps out of her corner and begins to shake her head agreeing with Maddy. Maddy smiles and motions her to follow her and Maddy turns away excited about spreading the Evans name. She turns back to Clamidiya who hits her with a fist knocking Maddy to the mat.

Dawson: Madison turning her back was a mistake she needs to learn from.

Knots: I can’t believe Clamidiya. Madison was giving her a new chance on life and that’s how she repays her.

Maddy holds her face where Clamidiya laid her out and she rolls over on the mat. Clamidiya walks over and grabs Maddy by her hair and picks her up off the mat. Clamidiya has Maddy in the middle of the ring by her hair. Maddy turns around to face Clamidiya and grabs onto her hands which have a hold of Maddy’s head. Clamidiya takes a couple of steps back and drags Maddy along with her and then quickly walks forward and throws Maddy but the hair across the ring and she crashes down on the mat.

Dawson: Oh, a nice hair toss by Clamidiya and Madison is down on the mat.

Maddy struggles to get to her feet trying to figure out where she is. Maddy on her feet Clamidiya walks over and grabs Maddy’s legs and pulls them out from under her. Maddy’s back hits the mat and Clamidiya flips over her and lands on top covering her for a pin.

1…

2…

Maddy manages to get her shoulder up in time and pushes Clamidiya off of her. Clamidiya gets back to her feet and Maddy follows right behind her and pushes her forward and drives Clamidiya chest first into the turnbuckle. Clamidiya stumbles backward and Maddy right behind grabs her tights and pulls her back for a roll up pin.

1…

2…

Clamidiya kicks her legs up and Maddy rolls away breaking the pin attempt.

Dawson: Back to back pin falls by both these talented women.

Sharper: Maddy is just a little bit quickly than Clamidiya. Its going to be interesting to see what Clamidiya is going to do.

Clamidiya tries to roll away, but Maddy pulls her back and climbs on top and throws down the punches while she rambles on about Francis Evans’ teaching.

Dawson: Madison looks to be trying to aggressively fight the demons of Clamidiya’s life.

Francis Evans suddenly emerges on the stage and sprints to the ring carrying the golden Book of Evans with and he stands at ringside to cheer Maddy on.

Sharper: And the Son of God, Francis Evans as arrived at ringside and one can only wonder how long till he gets physically involved.

Maddy grabs Clamidiya and picks her up off the mat. Maddy continues to throw punch after punch at her to keep her in place. Maddy scoops Clamidiya up and slams her in the middle of the ring. Francis screams his instructions at her. Maddy combs her hair back behind her ears as she looks at Clamidiya lying on the mat. Maddy runs over to the turnbuckle and steps onto the apron of the ring. Maddy starts to climb the ropes and perches herself at the top. Maddy takes a deep breath and then leaps off the ropes and attempts to hit the five star frog splash, but Clamidiya rolls away and Maddy hits the mat and rolls around the ring.

Dawson: No one was home for Maddy’s Rising Star Frog Splash. Clamidiya has a chance to capitalize on this moment.

Clamidiya makes it back to her feet and grabs Maddy by the hair and smashes her face into the mat. Maddy’s face bounces off the mat and she reaches her hand out and covers her face. Clamidiya picks Maddy up off the mat and throws her into the corner of the ring. Maddy turns and her back hits the turnbuckle and she slumps down in the corner. Clamidiya walks over and hold Maddy in the corner and she climbs the ropes and raises her fist up. The referee walks over and warns Clamidiya to get down.

Dawson: Clamidiya is all over Madison Steward at this point… again I am really sorry to our audience watching at home.

Suddenly Francis Evans jumps on the apron and tries to get at Clamidiya, but the referee is there to dealing with him. Clamidiya is distracted by Francis’ interference and Maddy gets her thumb in Clamidiya’s eye. Clamidiya drops off the ropes and stumbles blindly back into the ring. Maddy then quickly runs at Clamidiya and leaps in the air grabbing the back of Clamidiya’s head pulling her backward and crashing into the mat.

Dawson: Madison Steward hitting the Zig Zag on Clamidiya. This could be it.

Madison rolls over and covers Clamidiya hooking her leg. Francis jumps off the apron and the referee turns around seeing the pin attempt and slides into position.

1…

2…

3!!!

Maddy rolls off of Clamidiya and exits the ring into the waiting arms of her manager Francis Evans as the fans start to boo this allegiance.

Dawson: And the fans might not like Maddy hanging around with an Evans, but it seems to have paid off tonight.

Knots: Oh this is going to be a great year if your last name is an Evans. I can just feel it.

Madison continues to enjoy her win as her and Francis start to make their exit. But as they do, their music is cut off by the sound of laughter. Francis and Madison just look around before then starting to make their exit a bit quicker. The laughter continues for a few moments before the source of the laughter starts to speak.

???: “Oh Dillusion....are you wondering why I came for you....Are you wondering why I did something few have managed to do successfully...”

Dawson: “Saber...”

Some laughter is heard before the chilling voice of Saber is heard.

Saber: “Just think Dillusion to your past. You may be known for being ultraviolent and a flag bearer of the Underground....but you’re nothing to me. Nothing more than simple lucky. You were a champion without definition. No real focus. And despite that...you’ve wronged me....NO ONE wrongs me....and Dillusion....trust me when I say that I have waited plenty to bring you pain and suffering unlike what you’ve never seen. You think the Death Chamber was brutal....you think Empty Arena was brutal....you think your fights with Rachel Foxx were art.....You haven’t experienced ANYTHING yet....The Clown Prince of Wrestling has come to spill your blood....”

More laughter is heard as the crowd just buzzes. The laughter continues, getting louder and louder before just suddenly tapering off. A more sinister laugh is then heard before we then only hear silence. The crowd just buzzes before some boo.

Sharper: “Saber...delivering a message to Dillusion who is not here tonight. Still recovering from the Empty Arena Match and Saber’s attack.”

Knots: “Do you want to deal with him? I know I don’t.”

The scene cuts backstage to show Lucas Knight taking a sip of water in the Infamous locker room before we see CHBK walk over and take a seat down next to him. Lucas just glances over. We then notice Pete Ebdon standing in the background, watching them.

Lucas: “Anything you need?”

CHBK just smirks.

CHBK: “Not at all. Just wanted to say good job. You managed to succeed. A bit messier than I would’ve liked...but a victory is a victory and trust me when I say it’s a victory.”

Lucas just smiles.

Lucas: “Well Thorn is one of my favourite punching bags.”

CHBK: “Oh I know. I know.”

CHBK then gets up and Lucas looks up to him.

Lucas: “So what’s next....not for him...for me....You’ve gotten what you want...and me-“

CHBK: “Haven’t earned that much yet. But just wait....enjoy your time off. Lucas...we’re going to make sure people forget that you walked away at Gang Rulz. We’re going to make people regret that they even questioned your loyalty.”

CHBK just pauses before looking at Ebdon.

CHBK: “And all you need to do...is wait.”

CHBK smiles as he walks back and past Ebdon. Ebdon then walks forward and looks at Lucas. Lucas just looks confused.

Lucas: “The hell? Wait? The hell with that. I don’t-“

Ebdon: “Lucas...”

Lucas just stops and turns to Pete.

Ebdon: “Trust him. I know that’s hard. But right now, you’re a guy that won a match on a fluke. He knows it. You deep down know it too. And if you want to be a star again, you need to make people wish you were still gone. Got it?”

Lucas just nods.

Ebdon: “Good...”

Lucas then takes a sip of his water before leaning back. He takes a deep breath before the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we open up backstage to see the camera panning over to show the SCW Underground Champion Hallucigen. He can be seen rambling to Marisa Condolesa backstage.

Hallucigen: “So Marisa. You know that Dillusion is quite simply the greatest individual to have ever lived. He may bleed, but it’s actually his blood cells sacrificing themselves to protect the greatness of Dillusion. I mean...it’s amazing. His body is perfectly made to suit his awesomeness. It’s astounding-“

Marisa: “Hallucigen!”

Hallucigen: “Yes? I’m right there. No need to yell.”

Marisa: “You asked for some time to talk about the Underground Championship. I’ve stood here and you’re just rambling about Dillusion-“

Hallucigen: “Rambling? Hardly. Prophesising. Sure. I mean, the man is a God. Not like Chad Evans. But a real God. I could say Goddess, but then people would talk about Katie Steward and that would just be too scary. People would start leaping off the roof of this building and we don’t want that. It would just be horrible. I just can’t believe people would want to see her-“

Suddenly, Hallucigen is drilled in the side of the head and falls forward into a foot locker. He turns before looking up and Brittany Lohan appears before then kicking him hard in the face. Hallucigen falls back and rolls over as Marisa screams a bit and backs up. Lohan just smiles at Marisa, obviously enjoying her fear. Hallucigen starts to get up before Lohan then grabs him by the throat with the Dark Knight of the Soul. The crowd boos as Lohan pushes down on Hallucigen. Hallucigen struggles, but Lohan just keeps pushing down on him.

Lohan: “You know Hallucigen....you worry about Dillusion so much. Perhaps you should worry about the Underground Championship. Or are you going to offer that up to him. Doesn’t matter. You do that, you’re going to just sign his death certificate prematurely. Saber and I may have to have a bit of a competition for who can destroy him first. Either way....I’ve waited months to get my shot at your title....and let’s just say...whether I win or lose the World Championship Contendership Tournament....I’m coming for you too!”

Lohan then rips away as Marisa just looks up at Lohan. Lohan gets up and smiles, towering over her and Hallucigen before turning and walking off calmly. Marisa Condolesa then moves over and checks on Hallucigen as he starts to cough, trying to clear his throat and we head back to ringside.

Sharper: “Lohan refocusing on the Underground Championship!”

Knots: “Backup plan maybe?”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but she’s always had her eye on that title ever since she debuted.”

“Sandstorm” by Darude plays throughout the arena and the crowd starts to roar. Spotlights start to go around the arena before we see Jake Starr walk out from the back with one half of the SCW World Tag Team Championship. He takes a few steps and just looks out at the crowd.

Sharper: “And we are going to be joined by Jake Starr.”

Knots: “Of course we are. I mean, it’s been what....thirty minutes since we even thought about him.”

Sharper: “Stop it. The man is coming off a hard fought loss at the hands of his friend David Helms for the World Championship and tonight, he’s going to be defending the World Tag Team Championship against two individuals he has greater respect for than average.”

Starr starts to make his way down to the ring. He then claps hands with a few hands before walking over to the steel steps. He walks up them before entering the ring and he smirks before looking around. He then walks over to the far corner and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and pounds his chest before pointing out. He smiles before dropping down and walking over to Jason Phillips. Phillips hands him the microphone and Jake Starr grabs it before walking back over to the middle of the ring and straightens the SCW World Tag Team Championship on his shoulder.

Starr: “Well....”

The crowd cheers a bit as Starr looks down at his feet.

Starr: “Here I stand now just a week and a half removed from my classic encounter with David Helms and I don’t stand here as World Champion...but just World Tag Team Champion.”

The crowd gives a bit of a mixed reaction.

Starr: “And honestly, I’ve been thinking about it and it’s one of those things I’m a bit bittersweet about. Hell, I love the fact that David Helms is the World Champion, but damn, it sucks that it’s not me. Why are people so taken aback by that?”

Starr looks around as the crowd cheers a bit.

Starr: “Seriously, I laugh when I sit there and pop twitter up on my laptop or cellphone or whatever the hell I have, and people are criticizing me for taking pride in being the World Champion. Where is the problem in having pride in being the best in the World today? Ravyn Taylor. Christy Matthews...hell, all of the hens squawking in Infamous...probably half the people backstage, that guy in the glasses in the front row and that fat son of a bitch about seven rows up over there, they all think that Jake Starr sucks and all because I come out here and don’t even come close to trying to hide it...I’m a horrible person. Well...”

Starr looks around. Starr then turns and looks over to Jason Phillips.

Starr: “Jason. Get back in here.”

Jason then turns and starts to come to the ring before sliding in. He then gets up and Starr walks over to him.

Starr: “Yeah, yeah....don’t worry, you’re not getting any cheers. Hell, people are probably shocked your name was Jason. Doesn’t matter. Anyways...do you not want to be known as the greatest ring announcer that there ever was?”

Starr puts the microphone to his mouth. Jason Phillips just looks around a bit nervous.

Phillips: “Uh....”

Starr: “Yes or no...”

Phillips: “Sure?”

Starr just shakes his head.

Starr: “Real confident. Get outta here.”

Phillips then turns and exits the ring as Starr walks back to the middle of the ring.

Starr: “Okay, so I think that’s a draw. It’s fifty-fifty. Whatever. My point is clear. I take a lot of damn pride in being the best in the world, but the fact is, here I stand on Breakdown not as World Champion....just as Jake Starr. And I don’t know how to feel about that. Basic logic says that the man, or woman, or it, if you count Katie Steward and Brittany Lohan, who is World Champion is the best and I guess right now...I’m not the best. Heh...”

Starr looks around.

Starr: “You know, I always told myself that the moment that I couldn’t stand in this ring and say for certain I was the best, I’d walk. But well-“

Before Jake Starr can finish that sentence, the sound of a woman climaxing is heard "OH OH SHHAAAWWWNN!" "I'm So Paid" by Akon follows. The crowd boos before Jake Starr turns and smirks as Shawn Winters walks out from the back with Charlie Laurio, microphone in hand. He takes a few steps and smiles before looking down at the ring. Jake Starr just walks over to the ropes and leans on them before Winters brings the microphone up.

Sharper: “Shawn Winters. What is he doing out here?”

Shawn: “Well Jake....I guess, I just have one thing to say to you....why the hell are you still in that ring? I mean, you said that you’d walk when you weren’t the best and well, you never were. How do I know that....because I am the best.”

Starr: “Ha! Clever!”

Shawn: “Now, now, Starr, either way, I laugh. I come out here and hear you talking about respect and how you’re the best and blah, blah, blah, but I distinctly remember something from a few years back. See on a nice little show that was in spring break and it was one of the best shows SCW ever produced, there was a smart ass sitting in the stands and guess who that was....YOU! Yes, you...and you stood up to me and what happened was unimportant.-“

Starr: “Whoa...whoa...whoa...”

Starr now cuts of Shawn Winters.

Starr: “Look, Shawn. Honestly, clearly, you wanted to come out here to take the spotlight since well, apparently, what YOU do is okay, not so for me, but whatever. But I don’t really care for bedtime stories. See, I was going to come out here and remind who these fans who I am and that is Jake f’n Starr. I AM the best. Not you. And sorry, not David Helms. I come out to this ring and I bust my ass. I’ve beaten everyone I’ve stepped into the ring and I sure as hell am not going anywhere until the day comes where I bust my ass and can’t even get out of the dark matches!”

Shawn just starts to mockingly clap.

Shawn: “That’s great Jake. But here’s the thing....you’re full of crap!”

Starr just smirks before Shawn continues.

Shawn: “Now...I fortunately don’t have a page, so I didn’t get lost in my place. But anyways, you see, there was you, and I remember you saying one thing for certain to me....Some day you’d be coming for me. And you know Jake. I figured I’d have tonnes of fun with Greg, but I was sitting in the back and listening to you come out here and act like you’re all that and I HAD to remind you Jake...you’re still nothing to me.”

Starr: “Oh lordy no! Whatever will I do. Shawn Winters won’t bow down and kiss my feet. Hey! When was the last time we saw you do something of note besides screwing my fellow Tag Champion over...oh yeah, you ran away after James Exeter kicked your ass at Rise to Greatness!”

The crowd roars.

Starr: “And wait! Who kicked his ass and sent him packing! Oh yeah! Me!”

Shawn: “Nice....but yet, you’ve never stepped in the ring with me. You’ve never proven that you’re worth the spit you spew.....And see Jake. Had you never come up against me, you would be standing right now here as a nothing. People wouldn’t have taken notice. And the best part Jake....I think I may have done the greatest thing in this company. No...it’s not holding the World Title....it’s helping create you. Hell, you polarize people more than me. And damn, it’s fun to watch.”

Starr: “You know what also is fun to watch? Me kicking your ass. And guess what...I can even hold open the ropes so you don’t trip over them when you try to stop me!”

Starr then sits on the ropes and mockingly motions for him to come inside before stepping off and walking around.

Shawn: “Not tonight Jake. I don’t want to ruin your SCW Tag Team Championship.”

Starr: “Awww....pweeze! Pretty pweeze!”

Shawn just smirks.

Shawn: “Now who’s being the jackass. Go run to Greg. Maybe you can help him keep some gold. God knows neither one of you can win it anymore. And trust me...I’ll be watching. I want to see what two years has done to little Jake Starr....the guy who has bigger balls than everyone...And the guy who will have to get used to being second best around here again...”

Shawn Winters smiles as “I’m So Paid” by Akon starts to play throughout the arena. Starr just looks at him and flips him off before jumping up and down, mockingly acting like he’s afraid. He then walks around the ring as Shawn Winters turns and walks back backstage, Charlie Laurio following.

Dawson: “Shawn Winters coming at Jake Starr.”

Knots: “And Jake Starr is back to acting like an asshole. I liked him better when he was quieter!”

Sharper: “In any case, Jake Starr claiming he’s still the same one he always was. Some were worried that he may lose a step, but he’s going to look to keep going, but Shawn Winters...well, he disagrees.”

Dawson: “But then again, we know Shawn can talk the talk and walk the walk. Though, he’s looking to make sure he’s not losing a step either after losing to Greg Cherry.”

Sharper: “Can you feel the ego in the room right now?”

Knots: “No....”

Jake Starr continues to watch as Winters’ music continues to play. This then turns to “Rescue Me” and a still for the SCW World Tag Team Championship match comes up on the screen.

Dawson: “Well, Jake Starr will be in action later tonight. He’ll be teaming with Greg Cherry to defend the World Tag Team Championship.”

Knots: “Can Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger walk away champions or will Greg and Jake continue their reign?”

The still then switches to show Next Level vs. Dark Fantasy vs. Chad Evans & Katelyn Buehler vs. Rejected for a World Tag Team Championship shot.

Sharper: “And next, four teams, one opportunity, one fall. Who will get it? We’ll find out when we come back. Don’t go anywhere!”

COMMERCIAL:

Jake Starr is shown walking in the backstage area and he starts to walk towards his locker room before he’s then stopped by Greg Cherry who meets him up in the locker room. The crowd cheers seeing them.

Greg: “Hey Jake...”

Starr: “What’s up?”

Greg: “Look, just making sure you’re not adding to what we need to deal with later tonight.”

Starr: “Don’t worry. Winters....I don’t think he’ll want to mess with you after you dropped him on his face last Sunday.”

Greg: “He may just come out to mess with us though.”

Starr: “Just relax. He does. I’ll drop him too. Either way, we focus on retaining our titles. That work.”

Greg: “Perfectly....”

Starr: “See you later tonight.”

Starr then smirks and walks past Greg as Greg just watches him walk off. He then turns and starts to walk in the opposite direction as we head to ringside.

The Next Level (Thorn & David Helms) vs. Dark Fantasy (Ravyn Taylor & Syren) vs. The Rejected (Anthony Wallace & Ducky) vs. Chad Evans & Katelyn Buehler

The Arena goes dark, and footsteps can be heard reverberating round the vast building as a single word illuminates on the video screen.

“WE“

The footsteps are a little louder now as if someone is walking closer to the arena. A video of Helms’ hitting the “Nightmare On Helms Street” With his patented barbed wire chair is shown before another word is highlighted on the screen.

“WON’T”

The footsteps have risen to an almost unbearable level as a video of Thorn hitting the “Grievers Bane” manoeuvre out of nowhere plays now before another word shows on the screen.

“BACK”

The footsteps reach an crescendo as both Thorn and Helms can be seen hitting a Swanton bomb and a moonsault on two downed opponents respectively as one final word lights up on the screen

“DOWN!”

There is darkness all around as the crowds murmur with the electricity this entrance is causing within the audience and the footsteps finally halt. A few moments elapse before the opening to “We Won’t Back Down” By Escape The Fate echoes around the Arena and finally breaks the silence. A montage of the current members of “The Next Level” starts to play, showing various moves in their arsenal as Thorn and “Dangerous” David Helms, with the World Championship over his shoulder, walk out from the back as David Helms strides out to the top of the ramp throwing his arms into the Self High Five. Jumping in the air he brings his hands apart as fireworks erupt from either side of the ramp going all the way to the ring before the house lights come back on. Thorn just walks out next to David Helms. They make their way to the ring and slide under the ropes, each man taking a separate corner they all repeat their poses as they then jump from the ringposts and stand in the centre of the ring, ready for whatever is ahead of them. Thorn looks across at Helms before doing a Self High Five of his own as fireworks erupt from the stage before David then walks over to Thorn and talks to him a bit as Thorn just walks around the ring.

Sharper: “We’ve seen both of them so far tonight. David Helms being accosted by Christy Matthews and Brittany Lohan and of course, we remember how we started here tonight.”

Knots: “With Thorn losing it and going after CHBK’s son. Just because his plan failed-“

Dawson: “We know now that wasn’t his plan.”

Knots: “I hope not. It didn’t work!”

The lights cut out as “Devil In A Midnight Mass” by Billy Talent echoes around the arena. A flashing white and blue strobe light flickers at the edge of the stage as a close up of Anthony Wallace’s screaming face is shown on the big screen in time with the scream in the song.

Smoke begins to roll along the stage area before we see Ducky walk out from the back and glance back a bit before continuing on her way. Wallace slowly makes his way out and just looks at Ducky a bit disappointed before then starting to slowly walk down to the ring. Closing his eyes to compose himself, he begins to walk down to the ring, ignoring the outstretched hands of the fans who want to touch someone famous. Ducky meanwhile rolls into the ring and walks over towards the Next Level, albeit keeping some distance.

Getting to ringside, Wallace slides under the bottom rope and quickly pulls himself up before pacing the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd. After a few laps of the canvas, Wallace steps into a corner and leans back on the ropes waiting for the start of the match. He then goes over towards Ducky who just exits to the apron and tells him to stay back.

Sharper: “I don’t understand this at all. Wallace stood by Ducky and even tried to help her out, and Ducky is running away from him.”

Dawson: “Well the Rejected are made up of some interesting individuals and in any case, maybe there’s something going on behind the scenes.”

"Broken Dreams" by Shamans Harvest begins playing as the lights dim to different shades of gold. Smoke begins filling up the top of the stage as Chad Evans steps out from behind the curtains wearing a white robe with the sleeves short with a hood over his head. Katelyn Buehler walks out with him. She just smiles at Chad. As the smoke clears Chad beams down to the closest camera to his right as he extends his arms out and circles around at the top of the stage posing. Pyro begins falling from the rafters at several different parts of the arena immediately causing everything to have different tints of silver. Dropping his arms he begins making his way down the ramp. Katelyn follows him down the way. As he steps on the apron he walks across it and stands on the second turnbuckle on the outside before raising one arm. After a moment he drops it and climbs down before entering the ring. Katelyn Buehler meanwhile rolls in and looks up at Ducky before then looking at Thorn and David Helms.

Sharper: “Three of the four teams that will be competing for a World Tag Team Championship shot. And two are getting their first opportunity to even be considered. The Next Level and Dark Fantasy...well they’ve been teams that have been in the discussion for a while now.”

Knots: “Yeah and David Helms better protect Syren from Thorn. God knows what he may try against Ravyn Taylor!”

Sharper: “And that’s another story in this match. This is the first opportunity the Next Level has had to get their hands on Ravyn Taylor since CHBK joined Infamous!”

"I Made It" by Kevin Rudolf picks up across the sound system as the lights dim and the spotlights begin to flicker on and off around the arena. The screens come to life and display a similar message.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

The spotlights focus on the stage where we see the curtains part and Ravyn Taylor make her way out on to the entrance ramp in a fur cloak and hood, turning to the side as her tag team partner Syren walks out in a full length pink jacket similar to her partners, standing with her back to Ravyn and striking a pose before raising the SCW Women’s Championship above her head proudly. As the fans boo the girls join arms and begin to walk to the ring with Ravyn waving away the arms of the fans but Zoe embracing the lustful reactions of the fans at ringside. Ravyn leaves Zoe at ringside and walks up the ring steps, climbing in to the ring before Zoe leaps up on to the apron and waves coyly at the fans at ringside, wiggling her ass for them before ducking down under the second rope and in to the ring. The girls both look at each other as they simultaneously climb the turnbuckles. Ravyn raises her arms up proudly while Zoe sings along to the song lyrics before raising the Women’s Championship in to the air proudly at the declaration of “I Made It”. She points proudly at the title before back flipping back in to the ring and making her way over to Ravyn, who steps off the middle turnbuckle and collapses in to a seated position in the corner. Syren waves at the fans again at ringside before putting her title over her shoulder and crouching down next to Ravyn. Syren then turns and waves a bit at David Helms as Thorn just glares at Ravyn. Ravyn meanwhile just smirks back. Suddenly, we see Katelyn Buehler run out and grab Syren and turn before throwing her right out of the ring. Syren hits hard and Ravyn gets up as Thorn runs across the ring and before Ravyn can do anything against Katelyn, Thorn tackles her into the corner. He then gets up as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “And here we go! We don’t even get to talk about Syren’s big win-“

Knots: “That’s horrible. Let’s talk about it anyways!”

Sharper: “Thorn is going after Ravyn after Katelyn Buehler just tossed Syren over the top rope.”

Chad just watches as Katelyn then turns and goes to go after Anthony Wallace, only for him to block it as Ducky slinks away and out to the floor. Wallace then spins Katelyn into the corner behind him only for Chad Evans to then run up behind Wallace and grab him before throwing him back with a snap release German suplex. Wallace rolls over and goes to the floor, near Ducky, only for Ducky to move away. Chad then gets up as Thorn grabs at Ravyn and Ravyn tries to get out of the ring. The crowd continues to roar as David Helms looks at Chad Evans and Katelyn. Katelyn starts to walk towards David Helms and Syren then slides back into the ring and runs up behind Katelyn and tackles her down from behind. She then hammers away at her to the back of the head. Chad goes to grab at Syren, but Helms then moves in and nails him with a shot to the ribs before spinning him around and out of the ring. Ravyn meanwhile rakes the eyes of Thorn and Thorn backs away and Ravyn as the referee focuses on Syren and Katelyn, hits a blatant low blow and Thorn drops down and rolls out of the ring. Syren gets up and David Helms quickly checks on her before Syren turns and grabs Katelyn and lifts her up and throws her to the corner before Helms turns and Ravyn dropkicks him, knocking him down and to the corner. The referee then tells him to get out of the ring as Ravyn Taylor backs away as Syren knees Katelyn in the ribs.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor knocking David Helms out of the ring with Syren’s back turned.”

Dawson: “Yeah and now Syren and Katelyn Buehler are starting this out. Katelyn wanted to take on the Women’s Champion at Body, Heart and Soul as we heard on the last edition of Ammo and she’s getting her wish!”

Syren then grabs Katelyn and snapmares her out of the corner before then dropkicking her in the head. She then goes for the pin.

Katelyn kicks out. Chad gets back on the apron as Thorn walks around and Ravyn then jumps down and turns before shoving him back. Thorn turns and goes to go after Ravyn. Ravyn immediately yells out to the referee, getting his attention. The referee turns and runs over as Thorn turns, throwing his arms up in the air. Ravyn just smirks as David Helms glares. Ducky meanwhile stands on the apron a bit away from Wallace as Wallace starts to get up.

Knots: “That was great. The Next Level is on the ropes and they haven’t even really done much yet!”

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor playing with the emotions of Thorn. Meanwhile, everyone has returned to their spots.”

Ravyn gets back onto the apron and Syren lifts Katelyn up and wrenches her arm. She then pulls her back and tags in Ravyn. Ravyn enters the ring and quickly kicks Katelyn in the arm. She winces and Ravyn then wrenches the arm again. Ravyn then tags in Syren as she hops onto the top rope before diving forward and hitting a double axe handle smash to the shoulder of Katelyn. Katelyn winces and Syren then grabs her and we then see Ducky jumping up and down on the apron, reaching in for the tag. The crowd roars and Ducky can be heard asking to get in. Syren just shrugs before tagging in Ducky. Ducky then enters the ring before jumping up and dropkicking Katelyn in the face. The crowd roars as Syren then exits and Ducky gets up as Katelyn rolls over and away to Chad Evans.

Knots: “What the hell is wrong with her?”

Sharper: “Well she’s a bit eccentric. In any case, you saw one of the interesting components of this match and that is that you can tag anyone in. Granted, if two partners are tagged in, one must tag out.”

Dawson: “A bit of strategy there too. Although right there, more fun, I guess? I don’t know.”

Katelyn tags in Chad Evans and Ducky just looks to Chad, cocking her head. Chad looks over at Ducky. Ducky then starts to smirk before turning and running at Thorn and David Helms and nailing David Helms with a forearm and then nailing Thorn with a back elbow. She then runs over and goes at Syren and Ravyn. Ravyn and Syren jump down in time before Chad runs over and nails Anthony Wallace with a hard right. Wallace turns away a bit and drops down as Ducky runs over and knocks Katelyn Buehler off the apron. The crowd just looks confused before Ducky and Chad look to each other and Chad smirks as Ducky then turns her head before running over and hugging Chad. The crowd starts to boo as Chad looks a bit confused.

Sharper: “What is going on? Chad Evans and Ducky of all people have cleared the area!”

Dawson: “This is just getting odder and odder with her.”

Chad Evans then nudges her off and Ducky falls back and trips before Wallace tags himself in. Ducky just looks up at Chad confused before Wallace enters the ring and runs at Chad Evans and nails him with a clothesline. The crowd roars and Chad rolls over and gets back up before Wallace kicks him in the ribs. He then nails him with a shot to the ribs. He goes to fire Chad across the ring, but Chad spins through and sends Wallace in. Wallace bounces off and jumps up and nails him with a flying clothesline. He then turns and goes for the pin.

Helms makes the save as Chad Evans kicks out too. Wallace glances back as Ducky backs up to the apron. Wallace then turns and grabs at Chad and clubs him in the back. He then lifts him up and knees him in the ribs before turning and spinning him around and throwing him into his corner. Katelyn however is unable to tag and Chad stumbles back. Wallace then turns and whips him into the ropes. Chad bounces off the ropes and Wallace lifts Chad up for a hotshot. Chad falls back, but as he does, Ravyn Taylor manages to tag herself in. Wallace goes forward for the tag, but the referee waves it off before Ravyn pulls him down with a school boy.

Wallace kicks out and Ravyn falls back and Wallace looks up. He then gets up and Ravyn then ducks a clothesline attempt from Wallace before tagging in Katelyn Buehler. She then exits the ring again as Katelyn gets back up. Wallace however sees it and kicks her in the chest. Buehler pops up and stumbles over before Wallace turns and whips her into the Next Level corner. Wallace then runs at her and goes for a clothesline, but Katelyn moves out of the way. Wallace then backs up before shaking his head. He then tags in Thorn. The crowd roars as Thorn enters the ring.

Sharper: “And here we go! Business is going to pick up! Thorn is in the ring.”

Dawson: “At least he’s the legal man now. But that’s not the female he wants to get his hands on tonight!”

Sharper: “And ironically, random fact of this match, David Helms is the only person yet to be tagged into this match!”

Thorn just looks at Katelyn as she gets up as Wallace exits the ring. Thorn then stomps her in the head before turning and throwing her forward and towards the Next Level corner, demanding Ravyn Taylor tag herself in. Ravyn Taylor just smirks before stepping off. Katelyn just looks up and Thorn just glares.

Dawson: “Thorn wants Ravyn!”

Sharper: “Will he get her? We need to take a commercial break. When we return, this match continues!”

Ravyn just smirks as the crowd boos and Thorn just continues to glare at her as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see David Helms being bounced off the ropes and being taken down by a powerslam by Chad Evans. He then follows up with the pin.

David kicks out. He turns as Wallace then falls onto Evans. Evans looks up as the referee tells Wallace to get out. Chad then starts to get up and David starts to get up.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. David Helms in the ring now. He ended up convincing Thorn to tag out of the match, but while David Helms had control, Katelyn Buehler tripped him up and got Chad Evans into the match.”

Dawson: “And it’s changed the entire flow. The Next Level has not been looking as solid as they’d like and you have to think that’s because of Thorn’s mind being elsewhere.”

Knots: “So? That’s his problem!”

Chad Evans then grabs David and knees him in the ribs. He then turns and drags him over to Katelyn and tags her in. He then hoists David up with a vertical suplex and holds him up as Katelyn Buehler climbs up to the top rope. She then dives forward and hits a crossbody on David Helms as Chad falls back for a double team. The crowd ohs and Chad exits the ring as Katelyn stays down for the pin.

Thorn breaks it up. The crowd cheers and Katelyn rolls off and Thorn backs away. He shakes his head before looking up and Katelyn grabs Helms. She then hoists him up before nailing him with a hard forearm. She then hits another before running into the ropes. She bounces off them and David Helms then jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick. The crowd roars. Katelyn then gets up and David Helms runs at her and clotheslines her down. He then turns and as Chad Evans enters the ring, clotheslines him down. He then turns and looks around as Ducky then goes to enter, but Wallace holds her back. Helms then grabs Katelyn and goes to drag her up, but Katelyn counters with a small package.

Syren makes the save. Katelyn rolls over and gets up. Helms rolls over and Katelyn then looks up as Syren backs up before then reaching up and tagging her in. The crowd roars as Katelyn then exits the ring and Syren steps in. David turns to her and the two friends stare off.

Sharper: “Oh boy. This is going to be interesting.”

Dawson: “Syren and David Helms have been friends for quite some time, despite obviously being rival teams...and rival may be an understatement.”

David just shrugs and Syren smiles a bit. The two then start to go towards each other before we then see Chad Evans run into the ring and drill both Syren and David Helms with a vicious clothesline. The crowd boos and Wallace then enters the ring and runs at Chad before kicking him in the ribs. He then spins him around and goes to send him out of the ring, but Chad blocks it. Wallace then runs at Chad and Chad goes to lift him up and over but Ravyn turns and kicks Chad in the ribs from the apron. Wallace drops down and Chad turns and Wallace spikes him with a DDT. Syren then starts to stir, as does David Helms and Syren starts to get up. David gets up and Wallace exits the ring as Chad does as well. Syren then turns to Helms and lifts him up before they look at each other and Syren then nails him with a forearm. She then hits another before pushing him back into the ropes. She then turns and fires him into the ropes. Helms spins through and sends Syren in. Syren bounces off the ropes and counters with a flying headscissors.

Knots: “Oh God. I wish I was Helms.”

Dawson: “Despite Chad Evans coming in and delaying it, they’re going right at it. They’re putting it on the line. They both love the competition!”

Helms starts to get up and Syren then kicks him in the ribs and attempts the Total Makeover, but Helms pushes her back. Syren stumbles back and bounces off the ropes and Helms lifts her up onto his shoulders before spinning him out into a TKO. The crowd ohs and Helms rolls over and goes for the pin.

Ducky makes the break. She then runs back and Helms starts to get up. Syren stirs and Helms grabs her and lifts her up. Helms then wrenches her arm and attempts a short-arm clothesline, but Syren ducks and runs into the ropes. Helms does the same and both meet in the middle of the ring, colliding with a double clothesline. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “And both competitors are down.”

Dawson: “Intense sequence right there by these two. Now, they need to make a tag-“

Knots: “Or do they? Why risk putting someone else in there?”

Sharper: “They can still tag their own partners-“

Knots: “Would YOU want to if you were Helms?”

Sharper: “But I bet Helms trusts the hell out of his partner, Thorn!”

Helms rolls over and starts to move towards Thorn as Syren starts to crawl towards Ravyn. Thorn now reaches forward and asks for the tag as Ravyn just takes a deep breath before reaching forward as well. The crowd starts to roar as Syren tags in Ravyn and Helms tags in Thorn. The crowd roars as Thorn enters the ring and Ravyn gets in and runs at Thorn, but Thorn catches Ravyn before dropping her face first on the top turnbuckle. Ravyn turns and drops to her knees and she starts to reach for a tag elsewhere, but Thorn grabs her by the leg and starts to pull her up before pulling her in and hitting a sitout spinebuster. The crowd ohs and Thorn rolls back. He then looks around before grabbing Ravyn. He then drags her up and then places her head between his legs. The crowd roars further and Thorn goes to go for the Prickly Heat, but Ravyn blocks it and Thorn tries to lift her up again, but Ravyn flips through and then slides down and knees Thorn in the ribs. She then hits a forearm before then jumping up and hitting a calf kick, knocking him down. Thorn rolls over and Ravyn go to get to another corner, but Thorn grabs the leg. Ravyn turns around and stomps Thorn in the face. Ravyn then shakes her head before running into the ropes as Thorn starts to get back up. Ravyn then jumps up and attempts the Evolutionary Synthesis, but Thorn throws her off. Ravyn then falls back and gets back up only for Thorn to kick her in the ribs and drop her with a twist of fate. The crowd cheers and Thorn gets back up.

Sharper: “Thorn drops Ravyn Taylor face first into the mat.”

Dawson: “And that frustration, that anger, it’s doing him some good as Ravyn Taylor is down and Thorn may have his opportunity to take something Infamous would love and that’s a World Tag Team Championship opportunity from them!”

Knots: “But there’s the other teams. They won’t let him have it easy!”

Thorn then gets up and Anthony Wallace enters the ring and Thorn nails him with a clothesline before turning and running into the ropes. Syren, however, helping out Ravyn, pulls down the top rope and Thorn goes up and over the top rope and to the floor. Thorn lands hard and Ducky then runs along the apron and takes him down with a flipping dive to the former champion. Thorn rolls over, holding his head as Ravyn starts to get up. Thorn starts to reach up and pull himself up as Syren looks at him. Thorn just glares up at her before he pulls himself up onto the apron and Ravyn walks over and clubs him in the face with a forearm. Ravyn then grabs Thorn and just flips him into the ring. He rolls over and Ravyn then grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Thorn bounces off the ropes and Ravyn stands in the ring as Wallace gets up and jumps up and just takes both down with a flying shoulder block. The crowd ohs as Wallace then gets up. Helms then enters the ring and runs in before grabbing him from behind and throwing him up and over the top rope to the floor. The refere tells him to get out of the ring only for Ducky to get to the top rope and dive forward and take Helms down with a flying clothesline. Helms then rolls to the floor herself with Ducky crawling after him and just bopping him in the head before climbing out. Chad then orders Katelyn to jump down and help. She turns to Chad and Chad then pushes her, causing her to fall off. She then gets up over running over and intentionally going for Helms instead of Ducky. Ducky then looks up at her shocked.

Sharper: “Katelyn Buehler joining the fray. This is breaking down.”

Knots: “Why is Katelyn helping Ducky? I thought they hated each other.”

Dawson: “Chad. It’s got to be Chad. Even earlier, Chad didn’t even go after Ducky. Something isn’t right there.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Chad Evans is just standing in his corner. Next Level and Rejected are piled up here. Thorn and Ravyn are still getting up in the ring and Syren is just watching, obviously hoping for a tag.”

Syren remains in the corner, playing by the rules, and holding the tag rope, reaching forward for a tag. Thorn and Ravyn both start to stir as Anthony Wallace starts to get up an pulls himself back up to the apron. He just looks around before Thorn and Ravyn both get up and Ravyn then grabs at Thorn and Thorn just pushes her back and into the ropes, but Chad then reaches over and tags Thorn by slapping him. Thorn just looks up and Ravyn then grabs him, not realizing the tag and pulls him down by the hair. She remains in the ring and Chad then enters the ring by slingshotting in and then grabbing Ravyn and holding her by the head and just hip throwing him across the ring. Chad however then quickly grabs Thorn and as he does, Wallace tags himself in. Ravyn starts to get up and Chad turns and throws Thorn hard shoulder first into Ravyn. The crowd ohs as Ravyn and Thorn fall back. Wallace however then enters the ring and nails Chad with a clothesline. Chad gets back up and Wallace runs off the ropes and hits another. Syren just starts to yell at Ravyn and as Ducky and Helms continue to battle, more that Helms is trying to get Ducky off of him, Katelyn reaches over and grabs Syren and pulls her off the apron. Syren falls back as the crowd ohs. Meanwhile, Wallace grabs Chad and nails him with a hard right, knocking him into the ropes.

Sharper: “This is breaking down. We need more officials here to take care of this.”

Dawson: “Ducky and Helms are going at it, but Katelyn Buehler just took Syren down off the apron. We know Katelyn Buehler does not like Syren. She wanted to be Women’s Champion and well, Syren holds that position.”

Knots: “Yeah, well, jealousy drives so many people in SCW. It’s great.”

Dawson: “And right now, Ravyn and Thorn are in the ring. They are down. I don’t even know if they know they’ve been tagged out. Wallace just touched Ravyn and Chad smacked Thorn.”

Sharper: “This is where standing back can favour you. You can take advantage of the fatigue or people’s minds being elsewhere and as smart as Ravyn Taylor and Thorn may be, they’ve got their minds elsewhere!”

Wallace then walks over to Chad as the referee walks over to get Ravyn and Thorn out, but Thorn gets up and grabs at the hair of Ravyn. Ravyn continues to fight with him, holding onto the ropes and Chad mule kicks Wallace. Wallace turns around, wincing and Chad quickly grabs him and without any hesitation, spins him out into the Overturn. He then glances over to see Ducky still dealing with Helms as Helms gets off and then nails Katelyn, knocking her down. Ducky then jumps on his back with a frantic sleeper attempt. Syren starts to get up, but Chad goes for the pin, just as Ravyn manages to suddenly elbow Thorn and jump up and hit the Evolutionary Synthesis. She then rolls him over for the pin as the referee turns back to Chad.

The crowd roars and Chad rolls off of Wallace as Ravyn rolls off of Thorn and Helms turns and slides into the ring before Ravyn rolls out. Ravyn then smirks before then sees the referee going over to Chad Evans. “Broken Dreams” plays throughout the arena and the crowd starts to boo as Ravyn Taylor looks absolutely incensed and Syren glances up before looking heartbroken as well. Ducky looks around and actually smiles before turning into a smirk as Katelyn crawls over to Chad and grabs his leg.

Sharper: “I don’t believe it! Chad Evans steals this match right from under the nose of Dark Fantasy and Next Level.”

Knots: “And just think! Guess who has a World Tag Team Championship shot!”

Sharper: “Oh God...”

Dawson: “Chad Evans has just won a World Tag Team Championship shot for himself and Katelyn Buehler.”

Knots: “He’s doing wonders with them. One of his followers is the Adrenaline Champion and now he’s going to lead Katelyn Buehler to Tag Team gold!”

Sharper: “I don’t believe it. And Dark Fantasy and Next Level don’t either.”

Knots: “Thorn doesn’t even know. He’s out. Ravyn dropped him.”

Chad just continues to celebrate as a sly smirk comes across his face. Ravyn Taylor spins around in anger as Syren just looks completely saddened. David Helms goes over to Thorn as Ducky just continues to smirk before turning her head and suddenly sliding into the ring to go check on Wallace. Wallace stirs.

“Rescue Me” starts to play throughout the arena as a still for the World Tag Team Championship match comes up on the screen.

Dawson: “But now who will Chad Evans and Katelyn Buehler face? Gable Winchester & Stacy Kissinger or Jake Starr & Greg Cherry?”

Sharper: “A lot on the line later tonight, but...when we return...”

The still then changes to show Aaron Rupp vs. Masquerade in the SCW Contendership Tournament.

Sharper: “...Aaron Rupp and Masquerade. Who will join Christy Matthews, Brittany Lohan and yes...Simon Kalis in the semi-finals. We will find out who will get that coveted final spot next!”

The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Katelyn Buehler skipping around backstage.

Katelyn: “Yes! Yes! Gold! Here I come! The soon to be most beautiful and hottest sexsational Tag Team Champion in SCW History, NO! WORLD History....ME! Katelyn Buehler!”

Katelyn lets out a laugh of joy as we see Chad Evans walking behind her, just shaking his head. He then rolls his eyes before continuing on his way and we then see Marisa Condolesa coming up to Chad. Katelyn then stops and turns around.

Katelyn: “Oh you so want an interview with me!”

Marisa: “Ah....actually, I was sent to talk to Chad...”

Katelyn: “What? That’s impossible. Everyone wants an interview with the future SCW Tag Team, Women’s and everything else champion, ME!”

Chad: “Katelyn....”

Katelyn: “Yes, my God....”

Chad: “Get your ass to back to the locker room.”

Katelyn: “Oh....you sure?”

Chad: “Oh yes.”

Chad says a bit more sternly as Katelyn just turns and walks off. Chad then turns to Marisa. Marisa goes to talk.

Chad: “No...don’t talk. Just listen. Because I have something very simple to say.”

Chad then pauses ensuring Marisa Condolesa understands.

Chad: “Pass a message along to Sasha. I just took probably the worst wrestler in this company and are taking them to a contendership match. You wanted me to have to carry these guys....well...we’ve got one title. We’re going to have another....and Ace...I’m sure he’ll do something to get the spotlight. So Sasha...care to reconsider...”

Chad then turns away from Marisa as Marisa watches him leave. Chad continues on his way down the hallway as the crowd boos.

The scene then switches to see Dark Fantasy, Ravyn Taylor and Syren, on their way to their locker room. Ravyn Taylor looks anything but pleased.

Ravyn: “I cannot even fathom this. Chad Evans and that whore....give me a break...”

Syren: “I’m sorry...Ravyn....I’m-“

Ravyn then stops and turns to Syren.

Ravyn: “Relax. I’m not angry at you. Not at all. You fought out there and even went after Helms. I’m not worried about that. The fact of the matter is that all three of those teams had no business even gracing the same ring as us with the subject of the Tag Team Championship looming overhead. We have yet to rightfully get OUR shot. What does Chad Evans or Katelyn Buehler know about tag team wrestling? Chad Evans probably just picked her at random or something.”

Syren: “Well she got lucky. God knows....”

Ravyn: “Exactly. The thing is...at some point, skill will triumph over luck and I can’t wait until we’re standing tall. I’m getting sick of waiting again.”

Ravyn then starts to walk off as Syren follows her. We then cut back to ringside.

Masquerade vs. Aaron Rupp

SCW World Championship Contendership Tournament

"Hero" by Skillet begins to play as the lights dim, a lone spotlight shining down onto the middle of the stage as various other spotlights pan through the crowd, as though they're looking for someone. The big screen is showing various clips from all of Rupp's matches throughout his career. As the lyrics begin, a figure slowly emerges from backstage and steps into the spotlight, his head hidden by the hood of an open sleeveless black leather trenchcoat that reaches down to the figure's ankles. All the other spotlights converge on the figure as he uses his right hand to push the hood off his head and, in one fluid motion, throw his arms out to the sides in a wingspan pose as all the lights come back on and green pyro explodes behind him, just in time for the song to go into the chorus. Once the pyro ceases, Aaron Rupp heads down to the ring with a focused and determined look on his face. He hops up onto the apron and enters the ring, removing the trenchcoat and tossing it out of the ring as he stands in his corner, arms folded across his chest as he waits for the bell to sound.

Sharper: “Aaron Rupp has been struggling as of late and as such, some may say this opportunity comes at a bad time for him.”

Dawson: “But even so, he’s been making matches close. James Evans was struggling to hold on at Body, Heart and Soul. And we’ve seen that when Rupp is on, he’s one of the best uncrowned champions of SCW.”

Knots: “That’s a hell of a leap though from great uncrowned champion to beating some of the best rising stars to get a title shot!”

The guitar riffs bring the fans to their feet. The big screen shows several masks flying around before crashing into one another and making the word, Masquerade. We then see the man himself standing there posing. The camera does 360 around him while he looks up with his arms out slightly, palms turned out. his hands holding several different masks. The name he bears goes around him in the back ground, and suddenly there is a flash followed by clips of Masquerade beating people up in the ring and him laughing and in gothic background while he tries on different masks, still laughing out loud. These shots get faster as the music picks up. When the vocals start it goes back to utter black out and then the name ‘Masquerade’ flashes like a pulse.

We got the fire
Whose got the matches?
Take a look around at the sea of masks.
Come one Come all
Welcome to the grand ball
Where the strong run for cover and the weak stand tall.

The big screen shows more model like slow motion shots of the good looking yet deranged stranger as well as several clips of Karnivale celebrating with titles and victories. From the ramp, a pedestal opens and rising slowly as if in slow motion, with the wind blowing in his face, is Masquerade. His back is to the audience and his arms are out at different angles, holding several different masks. Behind him we see the fireworks go off showing an actual arrangement pattern in the shape of a mask. THe fans, meanwhile, hold up their own masks. Masquerade holds his head down slightly while the wind blows. His vest is undone so the camera picks up his build quite easily. As he poses for the camera, he waits till he hears...

Welcome to the Masquerade

He turns slowly one eighty for the audience, before tossing his masks aside. They cause a few cool explosions when they land. Masquerade then walks down the ramp, waiting a second before running and sliding into the ring. He lies on his back and puts his hands up and lowers them over his face to take off his last mask as the vocals go 'I'm not afraid... I'm ashamed... I'm not ok... Welcome to the Masquerade!'

Masquerade kips up and slowly takes off his trenchcoat, tossing it out of the ring, and lets his vest fall a bit so he can show off. He then does it up and goes to rest on the turnbuckle, his legs up. While he waits for his opponent to enter the ring, he takes his mask and tosses it out to a lucky fan in the audience.

Welcome to the Masquerade...

The music cuts and the fans roar!

Sharper: “Well he is not the United States Champion and some people are wondering if Karnivale is in one piece after Body, Heart and Soul, but Masquerade has a hell of a chance in front of him.”

Knots: “Yeah and this doorknob apparently has been bitching about the lack of title shots in the back. Well, get her done then!”

Dawson: “Who will join Simon Kalis, Christy Matthews and Brittany Lohan in the next round? We’re going to find out.”

The bell sounds as Masquerade and Aaron Rupp look across at each other. They then start to walk towards each other before Masquerade buries his foot into the ribs of Rupp. He then nails him with a hard right and then another and another, causing Rupp to fall back to the ropes. Masquerade then hits another right before going to whip him across the ring. Rupp spins through and Masquerade bounces off the ropes before Rupp attempts a hip toss, but Masquerade lands on his feet before kicking Rupp in the ribs. He then places his leg across the back of Rupp’s head before backflipping up and landing on his feet. Rupp attempts a clothesline, but Masquerade ducks. He then stops and Rupp turns around and Masquerade nails him with a dropkick. Rupp falls back and rolls over and gets to the ropes. He then grabs at them and starts to pull himself up as the crowd roars a bit.

Dawson: “These two know each other so well. We know of their battles between Liberation and Karnivale and then the singles battles over the Adrenaline Championship.”

Sharper: “And there is showing a bit of it as Masquerade gets one over Rupp and takes him down. Rupp slow to get up and quickly re-evaluating his plan of attack here.”

Rupp gets up and turns around and Masquerade nails him with a boot to the ribs again. He then whips him across the ring. Rupp bounces off the other side and Masquerade nails him with a jumping calf kick. Rupp rolls over and Masquerade quickly follows up with a pin attempt.

Rupp kicks out. He starts to get up and Masquerade gets to his feet. He then drags Rupp up before throwing him to the corner. He then nails him with a hard right before lowering his shoulder and thrusting it into the ribs of Rupp. He then backs up and does it again. He rears back and hits a third thrust before getting up and grabbing Rupp. He then whips him across the ring. Rupp hits the corner and Masquerade runs after him and Rupp pushes up before wrapping his legs around the body of Masquerade and countering with a sunset flip.

Masquerade kicks out and rolls back as does Rupp. Both get to their feet and Rupp quickly nails Masquerade in the head with a spin kick, knocking him through the ropes and to the apron.

Sharper: “And a quick kick to the head and Masquerade is dazed and no longer in the ring.”

Knots: “A harder landing could be coming too.”

Dawson: “Rupp is just sizing him up. Masquerade getting up on the apron.”

Masquerade pulls himself up on the apron and Rupp jumps to the middle rope before jumping back and nailing Masquerade in the jaw with a dropkick and Masquerade falls off the apron and to the floor. The crowd cheers a bit as the referee walks over and starts to count. (1) He then watches as Masquerade slowly gets up. Rupp walks over to the ropes. (2) He then grabs the top rope before launching himself over and onto the former Adrenaline Champion. The crowd cheers as the referee restarts his count again. (1) Rupp slowly gets up and Masquerade grabs at the barricade. (2) Rupp grabs him and turns and rolls him into the ring. Rupp then climbs up and climbs into the ring. He crawls after Masquerade and hooks the leg.

Masquerade kicks out. He then starts to stir and Rupp grabs him by the head. He then starts to lift him up in a dragon sleeper before transitioning to more of a traditional inverted front face lock. He then knees Masquerade in the back before lifting him up and throwing him back with a reverse suplex. Rupp then rolls him over and reaches forward and hooks the leg, pulling it back.

Masquerade kicks out again. Rupp falls back before starting to get up as Masquerade stirs.

Dawson: “A couple of nearfalls after big impact moves. Rupp is being more driven by ending this fast.”

Knots: “Wouldn’t you? There’s a World Championship shot on the line. The sooner you get this over with, the sooner you rest and the sooner you can relax until Breakdown!”

Masquerade starts to get up and Rupp turns and stomps him in the back of the head. Masquerade rolls over and Rupp grabs him before pulling him up. He then throws him into the corner. Rupp then nails him with a hard right and then a chop. He then hip tosses Masquerade out of the corner. Masquerade starts to get up and Rupp runs at him, only for Masquerade to duck. Rupp stops at the corner. Masquerade runs at Rupp, but Rupp gets his boot up. Masquerade stumbles back and Rupp runs forward only for Masquerade to lift him up and drop him with a backbreaker. He then gets up and jumps up before hitting a front flipping senton into Rupp. He follows up with a pin.

Rupp kicks out. He rolls over and starts to pull himself up and Masquerade gets up and kicks him in the chest. Rupp pops up and turns around and Masquerade scoops him up and plants him in front of the corner with a Michinoku driver. The crowd ohs and Masquerade rolls over. He then crawls to the corner and starts to pull himself up.

Sharper: “Masquerade spikes Aaron Rupp down in front of the corner. Obviously, he’s thinking something high-risk.”

Dawson: “Maybe something to act as the killshot and end this once and for all.”

Sharper: “Rupp is going to have to dig deep and figure out a way to get back into this or Masquerade may finish him off here.”

Masquerade then dives forward and attempts a guillotine leg drop, but Rupp rolls over. Masquerade hits hard and rolls over. He then starts to get up and Rupp reaches up and grabs him and rolls him back with a school boy.

Masquerade kicks out. Both men then start to get up and Rupp attempts a superkick, but Masquerade drops down with a dropkick to the knee. Rupp falls back awkwardly and rolls to his stomach, holding his knee. Masquerade then walks over and grabs him by his head and wraps his legs around him before pulling up and locking in the Tour de Mask. The crowd roars as Masquerade pulls back. Rupp tries to reach forward, but Masquerade keeps leaning back as Rupp yells out. He continues to yell and struggles to reach around before starting to tap on the arm of Masquerade. The referee calls for the bell and Masquerade lets go and smiles. He then drops to his knees and continues to smile through his mask as the referee holds his arm up in victory.

Dawson: “And you have it. Masquerade is the final entrant into the semi-finals with a submission victory here tonight.”

Sharper: “And talk about perhaps sending a message....he calls that hold the Tour de Mask. We know Shilo Valiant calls his US Championship reign the Tour de Necro.”

Knots: “And who moved on in the tournament....”

Masquerade continues to smile and celebrates as his music plays through the arena. Aaron Rupp holds his neck in pain before we see Masquerade walk over to one of the turnbuckles and climbs up in happiness. He throws his arms in the air as we then cut backstage.

Backstage we see Anthony Wallace starting to walk through the backstage area. He can be seen just storming over to one of the doors in the locker room. He then goes to open it before pounding on the door. Ducky jogs up behind him and with her is Sketch Retro.

Ducky: “Wally! What are you doing Wally! That’s not your locker room.”

Wallace just stays quiet.

Sketch: “Chad Evans...”

Just then the door opens and Wallace just pushes through as Katelyn is pushed over before Chad who was near the door is tackled down by Wallace. Wallace starts to push down Chad and gets a couple of shots on him. Ducky starts to yell at Wallace.

Ducky: “Wally! Stop it! Stop it! Why are you hitting Chaddy!”

Just then Ducky turns a bit as Wallace gets another shot of Chad before Ducky grabs Wallace and lifts him up and grabs him by the throat before pushing him into the wall. He then nails him with a forearm and then another and another. Chad just pushes back and smirks before Ducky grabs Wallace and pushes him through the door and almost into the cameraman. Wallace hits the wall before Sketch tries to push Ducky back and spins her into the wall. Ducky then suddenly turns and turns her head. She then dives over to Wallace and starts to check on him.

Ducky: “Wally? Are you hurt? You okay?! Did Pro do this? Oh no...Wally!”

Ducky starts to check on Wallace as Chad Evans just walks to the door way and smirks before then slamming it shut. Wallace looks up and starts to get up.

Dawson: “What the hell....”

The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we open up backstage in the locker room of the Next Level to see Thorn pacing back and forth as Helms walks over to her. Harmony just stands in the back of the room.

Helms: “Tommy....”

Thorn: “Dave...I know...I know.....I screwed up.”

Thorn looks around as Helms just continues to stand where he is.

Helms: “You need to calm down. I’d say go get a drink, but we don’t need to start that with you. CHBK and Ravyn...and now Alex Jr. and Rachel and everyone else...they’ve gotten into your head. They’ve gotten you off-kilter. They’re trying to do that.”

Thorn: “I know! Damn it...I know....”

Helms: “You’re not in this alone. You’ve got me. Harmony. Even Gable and Stacy....”

Thorn: “I know....”

Thorn just sits down and looks down into his hands.

Helms: “You need to get yourself together. We know we are better than them. We’ve both held the World Championship. Lucas...he couldn’t even measure up. Dark Fantasy...we’ve gotten past them before. We’ve outdone them, and they’re the smart ones. But we need you to have your head on...You want CHBK....then turn his games around on him.”

Thorn just remains quiet as he continues to look down. Helms then glances back to Harmony.

Helms: “Come on Harm....let him have some time alone.”

Harmony: “Whatever.”

Harmony just walks out of the room as Helms glances back. He then walks out as Thorn continues to just contemplate things while seated on the couch.

“Lord Have Mercy” by Joanne Shaw Taylor is heard around the arena and the crowd immediately start to boo and jeer as Mike Harrison appears on stage. He stops at the top of the ramp and stretches his arms out wide taking it all in with a smug smile on his face. As he does this a set of gold pyros explode behind him, shocking everyone into a momentary silence. At this point Mike proceeds to make his way slowly down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope. He proceeds to climb to the top turnbuckle and points to the crowd who continue to boo, jeer and shout abuse his way, much to Mike's amusement. Finally he stretches his arms out wide as the guitar solo begins and closes his eyes. After a moment he drops down from the top turnbuckle and calls for a mic, which is promptly presented to him by an assistant who quickly gets out of Mike’s way, not wanting to delay him any further because he clearly did not look in a good mood.

Sharper: “Obviously Thorn having a lot to think about it. But one man who doesn’t have too much, at least of such a serious level, is that man.”

Knots: “He’s beaten two former World Champions. Angel and Savior. Both fallen to his hands. It’s great!”

Mike’s music ceases and he stands in the centre of the ring holding the mic in his hands. He lifts it towards his mouth and the crowd immediately begins to boo so loudly that even if he begun to speak he wouldn’t have been heard. Mike simply smiles and sarcastically claps the crowd for the great reception. This goes on for a good minute before Mike holds up his hand and begins to speak, whether he was heard or not, he had some things he wanted to get off his chest, and standing around listening to this crap when he could be at home was not helping his already bad mood. He didn’t actually want to be here considering he wasn’t here to wrestle, but management wanted him to appear and he couldn’t say no.

Mike Harrison: I can’t help but say I told you so. I did exactly what I said I would on Sunday night and that was beat Christian Savior and Damian Angel. I beat two former world champions. Yet another great feat to add to my list of achievements, and at Ammo next week I will be adding another and that is Hallucigen’s name to my list. But I am not here to address that, instead, I am here to address an issue that is bothering me, and I will cut straight to the chase. What is bothering me is that you people continue to not only boo me, but doubt me; yet, you cheer for hypocrites, liars, frauds, and most of all... dishonest people...

Mike pauses and listens to the crowd’s reaction, this time it is more mixed than his entrance with only some booing, but mostly people want to hear where Mike was going with this.

Mike Harrison: You see, these so-called good guys come out here and spew their verbal garbage every single week, and proclaim to be good honest people. They claim to be what this business represents. But the fact is they aren’t because they lie to you, and they create this false perception that you all buy into it. You believe every single thing they say, and you cheer them and do not question a single thing they say or do. Yet you place people like me – good, honest people who don’t lie to you – under a microscope and criticise every single thing I do. Now fair enough, I don’t like you anymore than you like me, but the fact is I simply cannot believe how gullible and foolish, naive and dumb, each and every one of you are by believing in people like them, rather than believing in people like me.

Mike pauses and brushes his blonde mane back behind his ears.

Mike Harrison: You doubt me and wrongly so. Have I not already proved beyond all doubt that I am a man of my word? Have I not proved I can beat anyone, in any match type? Seriously, do you folks simply doubt me for spite, or are you doing it because you simply cannot bring yourselves to cheer for me? Probably the latter because you’d rather cheer scum who lie to you, because they tell you the things you want to hear, rather than the things you do not because you are blinkered. Since I’m an honest, truthful man... I’ll give you an example of the difference between me and them, just in case you are under some misconception of what I mean.

Mike holds up his index finger indicating to give him a minute and proceeds to slide out of the ring. He walks around the area near the guard rail looking for a perfect example and sees a small child in the front row, he approaches them.

Mike Harrison: Honey, you want to know a secret?

The girl looks at him and nods.

Mike Harrison: Santa’s not real...

The crowd immediately begin to boo louder than before, and the girl looks close to tears.

Mike Harrison, Yeah, Santa’s not real. The presents come from your parents. And whilst we’re on the topic of what’s not real, the Easter Bunny is made up, and so is the tooth fairy...

Mike smirks smugly and embraces the booing as they get even louder. He then leans forwards to say one last thing to the girl who is already in tears.

Mike Harrison: But the monsters under your bed, well, they are real. They might not be huge like those out of Monster’s INC, but there are spiders, and creepy crawlies under your bed getting ready to strike! Hahaha...

Mike laughs and turns and walks away, he sees another victim in the front row, an obese man.

Mike Harrison: Now you my friend, yes, you are my next port of call. Now you are classed as an obese person. You’ve probably already tried suing McDonalds for making you fat. But here is the thing mate, you are not obese, oh no. You are what people in my country, from where I come from, call FAT... GREEDY... BASTARDS...

The man glares at Mike, but Mike isn’t intimidated at all, instead he remains stone faced as usual.

Mike Harrison: Why should we as a society molly-coddle you? Why? You are fat, not obese. McDonalds didn’t make you fat, it was you stuffing burgers down your throat without considering the consequences. The only person to blame here is you, and that is the problem with society today. People blame others rather than take responsibility for their own actions. They point the finger. They do everything they can to avoid the cold harsh truth that it is their own fault that they have failed, or that they are fat, or whatever mess they have gotten themselves into. People like Billy Mitchell, Doc Green, Christian Saviour and countless other people are simply finger pointers who cannot take responsibility for their own ineptitude, and yet, you guys buy into their bullshit and cheer them, and make them heroes and so-called good guys, whilst making villains and bad guys out of people like me... good, honest people. YOU MAKE ME SICK!

Mike pauses and slides back under the bottom rope and returns to his position stood in the middle.

Mike Harrison: That is what annoys me about society today, and especially people here in SCW, including you fans. Yea, continue to boo me... continue to hate me but you are only proving me right. You see, I am honest and I tell the truth. I don’t come out here and spew lies and verbal garbage. I come out here and tell the truth and get the job done in the ring. I said before Body, Heart and Soul that I would beat Savior and Angel, and I did just that. I came out here and said I’d win the battle royal, I did. I came out here and said I would beat Doc Green, Billy Mitchell, Andrew Samuel Pugh and countless others, and you know what? I did. So when have I ever lied about what I am going to do? The answer is never. And anytime I have said anything about my opponents – for example that Billy Mitchell is a worthless drunk, or that Christian Savior and Damian Angel are washed up has-beens who are clinging to their former reputations by their finger tips – it has been nothing but the truth. I haven’t lied. I haven’t misled you. But they have...

Mike strokes his beard and walks forwards a few steps.

Mike Harrison: They constantly mislead you through this false perception they create through their dishonesty. But you love them, but let me give you something to dwell on. I have done everything I have said I would since walking through those doors and I am not going to stop anytime soon. This is my time, and when I get my opportunity I will take it and bring back those traditional wrestling values, because as much as you hate me, and as much as you love your so-called good guy heroes... I am the closest thing, not I am THE closest thing to a traditional wrestler who shows honour, respect and dignity to every single opponent. Not all your good guys do that, yet they proclaim to in this false perception they have created. But soon enough I will smash that falsehood, those lies and garbage to pieces with one fell swoop...

Mike pauses one last time and raises his arm in the air, and then motions around his waist before raising the mic to his mouth for one last time.

Mike Harrison: Believe me, sooner rather than later I will be your champion... Yea, I know you hate to hear that. But it will happen, and when that time comes, get ready to bow down to your KING... your CHAMPION... and your SAVIOUR.

Mike mockingly smirks at the fans in the front row who boo him, which only helps broaden Mike’s already smug smirk.

Mike Harrison: Because folks... that is UNDENIABLE!

Mike laughs as he drops the mic and embraces the crowd’s hatred once again as his entrance music plays. The crowd continues to boo as he just looks around and smiles.

Dawson: “I don’t believe it.”

Sharper: “Can’t say he’s not confident. And that confidence is only rising.”

Knots: “Who’s next for him? He mentioned Hallucigen. But then who.”

Sharper: “Well he’s facing Hallucigen in a non-title match on Ammo, but obviously, Mike Harrison has a lot looking up for him right now. And that is a good question. What’s next for him?”

Harrison continues to look around and just embrace the negative response. He continues to smile as the boos continue. His music continues to play before he steps through the ropes and looks out and then drops down and starts to walk out towards the back.

The scene opens up backstage in a darkened area of the arena to see Jason Zero just looking down as Bastion Scythe stands behind him just silhouetted in the shadows.

Zero: “Again....again you fail....”

A grunt is heard.

Zero: “What must I do to ensure your success? You are playing with your legacy. You had to destroy a mental invalid and couldn’t do that. You instead looked to play games instead of just destroying them. This is not what your father would have done.“

Scythe just remains stoic.

Zero: “He would have dominated. By this point, he was World Champion. What are you?”

Scythe remains silent.

Zero: “Exactly. My charity is getting harder and harder to secure. So you better do something to remind me what I saw in you.”

Scythe: “And what of your loss?”

Scythe just coldly responds. Zero doesn’t even make eye contact.

Zero: “Are you a former seven time World Champion?”

Scythe doesn’t respond.

Zero: “A fluke is a fluke.”

Zero then walks off.

Zero: “I have a devil to slay.”

Zero continues to walk off. Bastion just takes a deep breath.

Scythe: “Be careful what you wish for.”

Bastion just remains in the shadows before turning and walking further into them as Zero disappears.

Sharper: “Jason Zero faces Damian Angel next on Breakdown!”

COMMERCIAL:

The scene opens up backstage and we see Vampira, with Thomas Anderson, standing next to Chris Oliver. Oliver turns to Vampira.

Oliver:” Welcome back to Breakdown and I am here with Vampira and ultimately, there’s a big question that’s looming over your appearance at Body, Heart and Soul. While your match against Chad Evans cannot be considered a success in the traditional sense, you seemed to be otherwise occupied by a figure in the crowd. Care to comment?”

Vampira: “Actually I do care about commenting on this and all I’m going to say is that right now, it’s a matter of personal business and if it happens again, I’ll deal with it appropriately.”

Vampira pauses before Oliver just is taken a bit aback by that response.

Oliver: “Alright then. Any comments in general. What are you looking to do?”

Vampira: “Now that is something I can respond to. Because I do have my eyes on something. At the moment, I will say for certain, there’s actually a couple of things I’ve got my eyes on. Perhaps it’s some of the women in SCW. Katie Steward comes to mind. Marina Trent...same thing. Both need to be put in their place. But I think I may situate myself in a place I know I feel good...and that’s the Underground. Rex Butler found out what I’m willing to do a few weeks ago on this show and I think it’s time that I add some spice to the division with Rachel Foxx, Dillusion, Speed and others not exactly in a condition to compete. Now it’s my understanding that Brittany Lohan has gone ahead and put herself in the running....well....Brittany....you may be big and strong....but if I have to go through you, I’ll make sure to make you regret that decision.”

Vampira just smiles before turning and walking off with Thomas Anderson in tow. Oliver just turns to the camera.

Oliver: “Thank you Vampira. Back to ringside.”

Jason Zero vs. Damian Angel

The opening lines of The Rasmus' "Lucifer's Angel" begin to play over the crowd suddenly, without the introduction of the song...

Behind those eyes lies the truth and grief
Behind those beautiful smiles I've seen tragedy
The flawless skin hides the secrets within
Silent forces that secretly ignite your sins

...During that verse, Damian Angel steps out onto the top of the ramp with Autumn Daniels following behind him, inciting boos from the crowd. He looks at the crowd, ...

...In the slight pause between the verse and the chorus, the lights in the arena all turn off, leaving the sight of pitch black. As the chorus strikes up, a red spotlight begins to follow Angel and Daniels to the ring...

...During the chorus, they begin their approach to the ring...

Fly away, fly away
From the torch of blame
They haunt you
The Lucifer's Angels
Never lived, you never died
Your life has been denied
They call you
The Lucifer's Angel

...By the end of the chorus, Angel has rolled toward the centre of the ring, pulling himself to one knee. Autumn waits on the ring apron while Damian runs his hand over the canvas before pounding his right fist down upon the SCW logo, immediately springing to his feet thereafter ...

Beyond these clouds you can hide all your tears
Beyond this world you'll be safe from their wicked fears
And in their hearts they fear your demands
You know their minds won't accept you, they'll never understand

...As this verse goes on, Damian unfastens the clasps of his rope, letting it hang open. Autumn steps through the ropes and runs her hands over Damian's shoulders, pulling back on the robe until it is no longer on him. She steps away, bringing the robe to the corner...

Fly away, fly away
From the torch of blame
They haunt you
The Lucifer's Angels
Never lived, you never died
Your life has been denied
They call you
The Lucifer's Angel

...Angel climbs onto the middle rope and outstretches his arms, bringing them together in an 'X' formation as he looks down towards the pits of hell. He repeats this process on the other three sides of the ring, and after the last one he hops off the turnbuckle. Autumn, from the ring apron, rubs Damian's shoulders as he awaits his opponent.

The lights dim and a hush comes over the audience. The big screen suddenly goes static and this static starts to form a shape that all the audience recognizes. The audience boo as they recognize the face of Jason Zero. The face smiles before saying.

The Kingdom Of Old Is Dead.
The Order Has Fallen.
Now Is The Rise Of A New Kingdom
Of Chaos

The familiar electric guitar starts playing Crush 40’s “Knight of the Wind” while every single fan of the proclaimed Crusader of Chaos holds up their lighters as a trap door opens from the stage ramp.

Wooaaah, Woooooah

Slowly, a large glass orb and two metal towers rise. We can see the silhouette of a man kneeling in that orb. As the lyrics start, he slowly rises out stretching his arms at a 45 degree angle.

Hey all (Hey all)
Welcome to the greatest storm.
I know, I know.
You have waited much too long
And I (And I)
I will be your shining star.
Iï¿½m here (Iï¿½m here)
You Better conquer fear or run!

Suddenly the two metal towers spring to life shooting bright purple and pink electricity at the orb. The man inside does not shy from this and within a few seconds the orb implodes, collapsing all around, leaving the man inside standing, exposed. Standing there is Jason Zero, his head to the sky, his eyes closed.

Like a sword, I'm brought
Into the heat of the day
Like a knight, I'll fight
Until the fight is won

In the reign, I save
Each and every
Each and every
Each and everyone
'Till this war is won

Zero looks around as the crowd boos. He gives a grin before running down the ramp and then he slides inside it. He hops to the turnbuckle, reaching out with his arms and looking to the heavens before removing his jacket.

And I'm meant to rule
By the sword
Slashing through the every inch of the power
The power in you

As I sit
As I stand
By chaos will I command
My kingdom

I'm a knight of the wind

The crowd boos as he then drops down and the music fades out.

Sharper: "Let me tell you, if you're new to SCW then you should be in for a top grade match here tonight. There’s certainly no love lost between these two superstars."

Knots: "Neither have been able to pick up win's at Body, Heart and Soul and both will be looking to amend that tonight!"

Dawson: "Looks like the official is ready, these fans are ready, both SUPERSTARS are ready!"

The official calls for the bell which sounds and the place erupts as both men step out from their corner and begin to circle each other in the ring, weighing up their options. Angel scurries forward dropping to his knee before getting up as Zero is quick to back away. The two then rush forward and lock horns both trying to get the upperhand, but it's Angel who strikes the first blow driving a knee into the gut of Zero. He then follows up with a clubbing forearm to the back, then again before lleveling Zero and hitting a european uppercut which sends the Black Knight heading into the ropes. Angel grimaces as he charges at Jason Zero aiming for a clothesline, but Zero has other ideas and drops down grabing the top rope sending Angel over to the outside with a thud.

Dawson: "Looks like the fans in the front row are going to get their money’s worth in a moment!"

Sharper: "Zero heading to the outside now, a place he's oh so fond of playing in."

Knots: "But so is Damian Angel!"

Outside the ring Angel is getting up using the ring apron and he receives an upper cut of his own from Zero. Jason the slams Angels face into the ring apron as the official begins that ill fated ten count. (1) Zero grabs Angel only to receive an elbow to the gut (2), Angel drives another elbow into Zero's gut before grabbing him and retrning the favor by slamming him face first into the apron. (3) Zero stumbles back and is taken down with a clothesline for good measure before Angel begins to stomp away at the former multi-time World Champion. (4) The crowd start to yell random things at Angel which distracts him for a moment as he feigns to slap a fan before stopping and returning to Zero.

Sharper: "Damian Angel in control in the early goings on."

Knots: "That doesn't surprise me."

Dawson: "You can't count out Zero though, he's one tough nut to crack at the best of times."

(5) Angel pulls Zero up and goes for a right had strike which he blocks and hits back with one of his own. (6) Angel fires back again knocking Zero back a little only for him to fire another shot back evening the score once more. (7) The two lock up once again, this time Zero gaining the upper hand with a knee of his own before throwing him back into the ring via the bottom rope. (8) Zeo then re-enters the ring and pulls himself up and is met with a stiff right hand again from Angel. Zero moves into a corner now as Angel begins to drive his shoulder into the gut before scooping him up and putting Zero into a Tree of woe.

Dawson: "Tree of woe, and now Zero is in a precarious position!"

Angel kicks zero in the face before backing to the opposites corner, he then charges at Zero attempting a baseball slide, but Zero using his body strength sits up, Angel sliding through and striking the ring post in the most unfortunate of circumstance. The crowd oooohs, along with a few laughs as Zero holding the top rope rolls back onto his feet. Zero wasting no time however leaps up and drops down with a knee to the back of Angels head before pulling him out to the middle of the ring and covering.

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Angel kicks out violently as he rolls over onto his stomach holding the back of his head as Zero sits up adjusting his boots a little. Both men then get up, Angel more in a rage as the two butt heads together. Angel says something that gripes Zero, and the multi time world champ pushes Angel back, Angel comes forward and returns the favour, Angel then throws a punch rocking Zero back, then again before Irish whipping him into the opposite ropes. Angel is quick to run at Zero though and takes him out with a thunderous clothesline. Zero springs back up though to be taken down once again with another lariat, Angel hitting the ropes in his stead. Zero gets up again spinning around to find where Angel is but the "devil" leaps up hooks his arms and legs around the back of Zero and forces him back with a crucifix pin!

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Zero kicks out now rolling over on to his front and getting to his hands and knees. Angel the first to his feet, hits the ropes and runs up to and kicks Zero in the mid-section sending him rolling across the ring. Now on one knee Angel again strikes this time planting a kick to the side of Zeros head, Zero landing on the bottom rope. As the ref checks on Zero, Angel sides out of the ring and walks around hitting a stiff right hand to Zero again before grabbing him and choking him out using the ring ropes.

Sharper: "OH COME ON, THAT'S NOT NEEDED AT ALL!"

Knots: "Of course it is, it's Zero it's ALWAYS needed!!"

Dawson: "Well the official disagrees with you there Knots!"

(1)Angel continues to choke out Zero with the ropes as the referee counts the traditional five. (2) Zero tries to push at Angels face, but has no luck making him release the hold. (3)Angel now begins to try and drag Zeros face across the ropes . (4)Angel releases and rolls back into the ring, but not without getting shouted at by the official and given a warning. The look on Damian’s face says it all though, he doesn't care. Zero holding his throat climbs over the bottom rope onto the apron and starts to pull himself up. Angel approaches Zero and pulls him up and hits another European uppercut, Zero holding onto the ropes so he doesn’t drop to the canvas. The crowd start up a small Zero chant as Angel goes for a right hand shot, but Zero blocks. Angel tries again but Zero blocks it once more before applying a front facelock over the top rope and lifting Angel up and dropping him down with a suplex onto the apron, Zero now rolling to the outside.

Sharper: "GREAT move there by Zero, that could be a real gamechanger!"

Dawson: "But Zero needs to get back on the attack, there’s no rest for the "wicked" as they say!"

Zero back on his feet spins Angel around so his upper body hangs over the Apron, and climbs onto the apron himself. Zero using the bottom rope Jason springs up and comes down with a knee across Angels chest. Zero once again landing on the matting outside. Angel clutches his chest in pain as he now rolls back into the ring. The official starts a count but Zero is quick to break it and re-enters himself pulling Damian over and hooking a leg.

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2...

Angel kicks out and the look one Zero's face shows that he's getting irritated now and gets up pulling Angel up with him. Zero goes for a grapple, but Angel breaks it with a chop to the neck of Zero. Angel drives a knee into the gut of Zero before spinning him around and pushing him into the nearby corner. Zero attempts to break out by he gets a kick to the gut for his trouble doubling him over, Angel applies a front face lock of his own and drapes Zeros arm over his neck before lifting him up and stumbling back a little before dropping down hitting a perfect brainbuster! The crowd Ooohs at the site of a crumpled up heap of Jason Zero, and watches with bated breath as Damian Angel covers the multi time champion.

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ZERO KICKS OUT! Angel can't believe it as he sits up while Zero lays there holding his head, still feeling the after effects of it all. Damian gets to his feet and hops over Zero climbing to the outside and scaling the top turnbuckle much to the crowds delight.

Sharper: "Angel going for the four-fifty splash, if he hits this it could be over!"

Knots: "Come on Damian, you can do it!!"

Dawson: "The corwd are really trying to get behind Jason Zero here who isn't moving an inch now."

Angel smirks before leaping up goes through the motions for the splash, however Zero rolls into the corner, and thus Damian catches nothing but canvas as he rolls onto his back clutching his stomach and chest, kicking his legs frantically. Zero holding his head looks up and staggers to his feet and into the ropes still feeling the shot of that Brainbuster before stumbling over to Angel and pulling him to his feet. Angel tries to throw a right but Zero blocks to cheers by the fans, hitting back with one of his own. Zero hits again, and again pushing Angel into the ropes with the return being met by the end of Zeros boot. Damian doubles over and Zero locks in a front face lock of his own, not for the first time of this evening though lifts Angel up and spins out before hitting a falcon arrow.

Sharper: "THE FALCON IN THE DIVE, THIS ONE IS OVER!"

Knots: "NO, COME ON DAMIAN!"

Dawson: "ZERO COVERS, WILL HI PICK UP HIS FIRST WIN OF TWO-THOUSAND AND ELEVEN!?!"

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The bell sounds as Zero rolls off Damian still holding the back of his head but with a smile on his face now, the roar with approval from the crowd is heard as the offical helps Zero up and holds his arm up victoriously. Jason then exits the ring and begins to head backstage while Damian now only begins to come to in the middle of the ring. He starts to get up before suddenly, Ace Marshall slides into the ring. He then dives onto Damian and clubs him in the back. Damian spins through and ends up on his back before Ace Marshall gets up and smiles. The crowd boos further and Ace Marshall stomps away at Damian Angel. Autumn Daniels goes to enter the ring, but Ace turns and Autumn steps back away from the back.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall has come down here. Marshall is brutalizing Damian Angel.”

Knots: “The devil himself is getting attacked by one of God’s minions!”

Ace then turns and grabs Damian Angel and smiles before dragging him up. He then slaps him across the face. Damian stumbles back and to the ropes before Ace grabs him by the tights and pulls him back. He then hooks him up and in one fluid motion, drops him with the 52 Pick Up. The crowd ohs and Damian rolls onto his back. Ace Marshall then looks over at him and smiles before looking up. He sticks his arms in the air.

Sharper: “52 Pick Up and Damian Angel is down and out.”

Dawson: “Dropped him right on his head. This crowd is in shock as Ace Marshall has just taken out Satan himself.”

Ace Marshall continues to smile and enjoy his work as he just stands over him. He then places his foot on the chest of Damian Angel as the boos continue. The camera continues to focus on Ace Marshall for a few moments longer before the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

The scene opens up backstage as Breakdown returns and we see Shawn Winters walking backstage with Charlie Laurio, a smirk on his face. We then hear the familiar voice of SCW owner, Sasha Drachewych.

Sasha: “Shawn!”

Shawn just stops and turns to Charlie before glancing back.

Shawn: “Ah...it’s my favourite tease.”

Sasha just walks up to Shawn as Shawn just smirks.

Sasha: “You wish.”

Shawn: “To what do I owe this visit?”

Sasha: “Shawn, don’t even think about pretending you wouldn’t know. I heard about how you interrupted Jake Starr. It seems like you’re just moving from one partner to the other. Either way, I don’t care. My point. Don’t get involved in the Tag Team Championship match tonight. No little cheap shots. You stay back here like a good little boy.”

Shawn just smiles.

Shawn: “Yes mistress. Or what will I get if I’m a bad little boy? A spanking? Actually I could go for seeing you in leather.”

Sasha: “I’ll suspend you indefinitely.”

Shawn: “Wooo...vacation!”

Sasha: “And I’ll fine you...Don’t tempt me.”

Sasha then turns and walks off as Shawn Winters just smiles.

Shawn: “Aww...but I think it would be fun...”

Shawn smirks before turning back to Charlie Laurio and then starts to walk to where they were going.

The scene opens up in the main arena as the camera starts to pan around. The crowd starts to cheer before the sound of the honking of a horn is heard. Just then we see, from the side of the rampway, a 2011 Dodge Charger pull out and to the concrete. As it starts to pull in, “Coward” starts to play throughout the arena and the crowd starts to boo.

Knots: “Hot damn! I want one!”

Dawson: “Well James Evans, I assume, is in there. He’s driving that car in here and he’s making all kinds of noise.”

The car comes to a stop and he then opens the driver’s side and honks the horn some more. He then steps out before looking around and pulling out the SCW Adrenaline Championship. He then hoists it up and holds it over his head before smiling and then grabbing a microphone. He just smirks as the crowd boos for him and he looks around as he then leans on the door.

James: “Oh how good it feels to stand here in front of the world still the Adrenaline Champion!”

The crowd roars and then boos as James Evans smiles.

James: “I mean how many people thought that I wasn’t going to get it done against David Helms, let alone Aaron Rupp and here we are. The college dropout. The guy who everyone said wouldn’t get it done....I’m Adrenaline Champion.”

James smiles as the crowd boos.

James: “And I successfully defended it at Body, Heart and Soul. See, this is what I’m talking about when I say that I’m making people take notice. They’re taking notice not of the Jake Starrs, the Shawn Winters, the Katie Stewards or the Infamouses....they’re taking notice of me, James Evans. Screw Chad...screw Ace....screw Katelyn even. I know you’d want to. I am where it’s at. I am where people are looking to for their entertainment. I am the new face of the Adrenaline division and I am going to lead it to places it could only dream of being.”

The crowd boos further.

James: “Well, I even thought I should enjoy it a bit. I took my bonus and put a down payment on this beauty right here. So while you have all of you idiots going home, studying real hard, hoping you’ll get that degree that’s not worth the paper the ink is printed on....I’m standing on top of the world and just only a few steps away from the World Championship and you all WISH you were me. That’s right. You all wish you had the ability that I have. Here I am, so called coasting forever and you know what, I still kick ass. I still am worth more to the world than each and every one of you and you’ve got to love it. Kids....drop out. Do yourself a favour and drop out. You’ll be a success, just like your hero here James Evans!”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Give me a break-“

Knots: “Why? He’s an inspiration to us all!”

Sharper: “Yeah, right. He got lucky. Sure, he’s champion, but he’s one defense in and acting like he’s the next coming of Jesus.”

Dawson: “Well he is affiliated with Chad Evans.”

James: “So just admire what I have done. Admire what your new hero has done. And I am YOUR Adrenaline Champion.”

The crowd boos some more before we then hear “Sober” by Tool play throughout the arena. The crowd roars and James Evans looks around before we then see Warren James walk out from the back. He just smirks before looking over at James Evans and shakes his head. Jayde Blanchard stands next to him and just looks over at Warren as Warren holds up a microphone.

Warren: “James....do you even think before you speak? I mean, great, you won. You’re still champion. That’s fantastic. But you’re only one defense in. And while you were defending that, I was taking on one of the most decorated champions in SCW history. And you know what, I’m sick of dealing with Bastion Scythe. I’m sick of dealing with them and I’m thinking I should turn my attention to something else. And a lot of people have been telling me backstage I’m taylor made for the Adrenaline division.”

The crowd cheers upon Warren saying that and he looks around and smiles.

Warren: “And well James, after hearing your speech, I’m not sure what to say. Maybe I should stay away.”

James just smirks.

Warren: “But one thing I can say for sure and I’m sure you can agree, you have a sweet ride there. And well, in my younger years, I used to be a bit of a gear head and you know what, I want to give you a bit of a congratulatory gift for retaining your title. Jayde?”

Jayde just smiles before she reaches behind her and pulls out a crowbar. She then hands it to Warren James and James smirks before grabbing it. He then walks down the rampway before jumping down at a lower area. James Evans looks a bit shocked and starts to back up before Warren James runs forward and swings, narrowly missing the hood. He then runs at James Evans and swings again. Jayde drops down too before walking over to the car and opening the door. Warren James holds James Evans back as James Evans runs backstage. Warren walks back towards the car as Jayde pops the hood. Warren then throws the crowbar to Jayde before Warren walks over to the car and lifts open the hood. He then looks around before smiling. James Evans starts to walk back, but Jayde just stands guard. James looks around as Warren James then grabs one of the cable and reaches it before reaching into his pocket and then using a small screw driver to unhook one item and then turns and stabs another part with the screwdriver, causing sparks to fly and Warren James stands back. He just smirks before he grabs the hood and throws it down, causing it to sit awkwardly. He then grabs his microphone from his pocket and looks at James.

Warren: “I guess James that being an asshole and doing nothing with your life is always going to get you through life....funny how that works.”

Warren smirks as Jayde backs up. James Evans runs over to the car and looks out as Warren James walks back to the rampway and then reaches forward and pulls Jayde up. The crowd cheers as “Sober” plays throughout the arena. James Evans continues to look at his new car, completely pissed off and panicking about the damage. Warren just smiles as he looks at James Evans and starts to walk towards the back with Jayde.

Knots: “Why in the hell would he do that?”

Sharper: “Talk about sending a message! Warren James practically just showing what his past has done for him when James Evans promoted dropping out.”

Dawson: “He said he was a gear head, obviously knows cars and James Evans is scrambling with his new investment!”

Sharper: “And Warren James may have turned his attention to the Adrenaline Championship too!”

Warren James continues to admire his handiwork as Jayde and him start to make their exit. James Evans just slams his fists down on the hood before looking around, clearly unhappy. The crowd continues to roar as we then head backstage.

The scene opens up backstage as we see Jessica Winters standing in front of the SCW Interview Area.

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the individuals who will challenge for the SCW World Tag Team Championship later tonight, Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger.”

The crowd cheers as we see Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger walk into camera view. Both looking less happy, but more focused. Jessica Winters then turns to Stacy Kissinger.

Jessica: “Stacy...Gable...obviously, Body, Heart and Soul wasn’t a great night for either of you, but tonight, you have a chance to undo and quickly forget that bad night. Your thoughts?”

Kissinger: “Yeah...it wasn’t the greatest of nights. I mean, here both of us were, lookin’ to have a shot at tha World Championship. But Brittany Lohan...Christy Matthews...they had aw numbahs. Well, we look to regroup. We know that Greg Cherry and Jake Starr are going to come at us. We know they are going to be looking to either in Greg’s case, keep the momentum alive or in Jake’s case...quickly get back to the right foot. Well, in both cases, while I may have mah history with both...I won’t let them get another win over me or stop me from movin’ fohward....I will join mah Gable and be World Tag Team Champion tonight!”

Kissinger smiles before Gable moves in.

Gable: “See, that’s what tonight’s going to be. I mean, I’ve been in the ring with Jake Starr. He and I went to the limit. I know he’s great. I know the same for Greg Cherry. The fact of the matter is that this night will see four individuals looking to compete. Sure, Greg and Jake may have shown they’re a bit too gold driven, but so what, just means they’re going to fight harder. Us....we’re looking to do something we haven’t done and that’s hold Tag Team gold. There’s nothing more I can see as better for us than to win SCW gold together. Yeah, I’d love to be World Champion...same with Stacy. I would’ve loved to be US Champion...same with Stacy and the Adrenaline title...but this is not a consolation prize. We’re taking this opportunity very seriously and Greg....Jake....you two better be ready for a hell of a fight, but we are going to do everything we can to be the new World Tag Team Champions!”

The crowd cheers a bit as Jessica Winters smiles as Gable and Stacy glance at one another.

Jessica: “Thank you and good luck. Stacy Kissinger and Gable Winchester challenge for the World Tag Team Championship later tonight! That and so much more still to come.”

Sharper: “That’s the case indeed. We look forward to it. More Breakdown when we return!”

The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and the scene opens up backstage to show Karnivale backstage. We see Shilo Valiant and Marina in the corner just obviously less than pleased. Shilo just shakes his head.

Shilo: “I still can’t believe it. I just...”

Marina: “Well, we had a bad night. Me at Body, Heart and Soul...you tonight. Two matches we should have had.”

Shilo: “Yeah, well...next Breakdown I hope to right that wrong....”

Marina: “There will be a next time. Look at Savior. Look at others.”

Shilo: “Of course.”

Just as Shilo finishes this, we hear an audible woo as the door opens and we see Masquerade, not with a bottle of champagne, but just of simple water, acting like he’s drunk.

Masquerade: “Woooo....we’re going to Disneyland!”

Shilo just looks over at Masquerade a bit confused.

Marina: “Ah....Masq....That’s not alcohol.”

Masquerade then looks over at them before looking at the water and then completely dropping the facade.

Masquerade: “Way to ruin it buzzkill.”

Marina: “Sorry....”

Shilo: “I guess congratulations are in order.”

Masquerade just smiles.

Masquerade: “I’ll accept them for sure. I guess I’m no longer the weak link so to speak in Karnivale.”

Marina and Shilo are both taken a back by this.

Shilo: “Masq...”

Masquerade: “Oh please. You believed it. Everyone believed it.”

Shilo: “Is THAT why you challenged me at Body, Heart and Soul? You thought we thought you were the weak link.”

Masquerade just scoffs.

Marina: “Well you’re not...”

Masquerade: “I know. I’m moving on in the tournament. For once, people are going to be worrying about what I do instead of who Shilo is going to steamroll over next or what you’re going to do against all the bleached-blonde bimbos. Masquerade will be the focus!”

Shilo: “Masq...”

Masquerade: “Oh...I guess that’s a bit taboo to say it to both of you....I’m sure you’ll have a next time.”

Marina: “Thanks...”

Shilo: “Yeah...”

Masquerade just smiles as he then starts to pretend his drunk again.

Masquerade: “Now....woooooooo....where’s Claire! We need to celebrate in style! No blue paint either!”

Masquerade woos again before walking back farther into the room and past the camera. Shilo and Marina just look to each other and shake their heads before we head to ringside.

The scene opens up at ringside as we see Adam Sharper, Jim Dawson and Jonathan Knots at ringside. Adam Sharper looks to his partners.

Sharper: “A hell of a night we’ve had tonight.”

Dawson: “And a lot of upsets. I mean we had Simon Kalis start off the night by defeating Shilo Valiant, who then afterwards promptly put out an open challenge for the United States Championship for the next edition of Breakdown.”

Sharper: “Yeah and on top of that, who would have thought this. Katelyn Buehler and Chad Evans are your new number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship.”

Knots: “It’s a hell of a day if you’re God. God successfully leading Katelyn Buehler to a huge match. That match we now know will happen at Retribution in a few weeks!”

Sharper: “And of course, Thorn has been off the page. He’s been all over the place and now we know that Ravyn Taylor is not in a good mood. And on top of that, we were wondering the fallout...Shawn Winters and Jake Starr went face to face earlier. Ace Marshall went after Damian Angel. Warren James may be going after James Evans and the Adrenaline Championship.”

Dawson: “And don’t forget Brittany Lohan’s attack on Hallucigen, reminding him of her desire to go after the Underground Championship. Backup plan with her in the contendership tournament...perhaps.”

Sharper: “Next Breakdown of course, will be a huge show. We now know the US Championship will be defended that night, but also, we will see the semi-finals and the finals the World Championship contendership tournament. Christy Matthews, Brittany Lohan, Masquerade and Simon Kalis. Those are your final four and on Friday Night Ammo, we will reveal the brackets publically for next week’s big Breakdown.”

Knots: “And a lot of people will be watching. David Helms for certain. But what else will happen?”

We cut backstage to see Sasha Drachewych starting to walk down the hallway seemingly on her way to the ring. She straightens out her top as she takes a deep breath. We then see Donovan Kayl waiting for her as Sasha walks up to her. She then nods before the two start to walk towards the entrance.

Sharper: “There we see the owner, Ms. Drachewych on her way to the ring. I assume she’s going to talk to CHBK. Donovan Kayl is with her. That’s why I’m thinking that. We don’t know.”

Dawson: “It’s been a hell of a night as is. What’s going to happen next?”

They continue to walk before the scene changes and we see Thorn walk out of his locker room. He just starts to saunter down the hallway as Harmony Fisher does the same. The crowd starts to roar.

Sharper: “Harmony Fisher and Thorn too. Oh boy...this is going to get interesting!”

“Rescue Me” continues to play in the background as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Sasha Drachewych standing in the ring with Donovan Kayl standing next to her as “Rescue Me” plays throughout the arena. She can be seen taking a deep breath before lifting the microphone in her hand to her mouth.

Sasha: “Ladies and gentlemen...a lot of individuals have been talking about the events at Body, Heart and Soul. They are talking about the actions of CHBK, but also, most importantly, his family....and myself.”

Sasha pauses for a moment.

Sasha: “I’m not going to stand out here and waste any more time. Donovan Kayl is out here largely just to act as protection, but I doubt you’re going to try anything. In any case, I would like to ask the man you know as CHBK, but I know as Alex....to come out here to this ring.”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Here we go.”

Knots: “You were right there Sharper.”

The crowd continues to roar as Sasha turns to the entrance way. She waits a few moments before the spotlights come to the entrance way and “This is How a Heart Breaks” starts to play throughout the arena. The crowd starts to boo and we see CHBK walk out from the back, noticeably alone. He just continues to walk down to the ring as the crowd continues to boo. He just smirks before making his way to the ring and pulling himself up onto the apron.

Dawson: “The heartbreaker is alone. I don’t know whether that bodes well or not.”

CHBK then steps through the ropes and walks over to Donovan Kayl and then Sasha. He smiles a bit before walking over to the far corner and reaching through the ropes and asking for a microphone. He is handed on and he turns back to the middle of the ring. He then looks at Sasha and Kayl.

CHBK: “You rang?”

Sasha just looks down as the crowd boos.

Sasha: “I wanted to come out here and....and apologize.”

The crowd boos further.

Sasha: “When Thorn announced he had a plan...it was that he had contacted me and I contacted Donovan....and I contacted your wife.....And while all of that is bad enough for the acting owner of SCW to do...I then struck you several times at ringside.”

CHBK: “That you did.”

Sasha: “And despite the personal nature between you and I...I can’t allow myself to get involved in such matters in that way. And so for that and not just to you, but members of the board of directors....the fans....I apologize for letting myself refuse to hold onto my emotions.”

CHBK just smirks as the crowd boos.

CHBK: “Are you done?”

Sasha just nods.

CHBK: “That’s great. Because I really don’t care. The fact of the matter is....so you brought Laura out. That’s great. Is Donovan going to bring Skylar out next? Are we going to go find other members of my family to wander out? So what? Do you think I’m that afraid of looking my FAMILY...in the eye...”

CHBK then looks right into the eyes of Donovan Kayl and then Sasha.

CHBK: “And dealing with what I’ve done. I have done a lot in 30 years in this business. A LOT. I’ve ended careers...I’ve shortened others....I’ve stabbed people in the back before. I do what I need to do to stand by whatever I believe it. And I don’t really care about my family right now....right now...I care about Infamous....”

Sasha clearly starts to turn away, not wanting to hear this. Donovan Kayl however turns and goes to move towards CHBK to strike him, but Sasha holds him back.

CHBK: “Awww...Donovan....having a problem....”

Sasha just tells Kayl to stay back and Sasha then turns back before we see Alex Desoubrais Jr. start to run down to the ring. CHBK just glances over and smirks before stepping back and just leaving to the floor. CHBK backs up to the announce table and looks up as Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks across the ring and Sasha tries to stop him and Rachel Foxx jogs down and to join him and slides into the ring.

CHBK: “Oh great...everyone’s here.”

Sasha tries to tell Alex Desoubrais Jr. to stop.

CHBK: “See it’s just that easy to play you all. Thorn included. I sneeze and you’re all so quick to yell out ‘Bless you!’ You’re predictable. And you....my son....a joke....someone who will do anything to thrust yourself into the spotlight, and especially at my expense...and yet again, you managed to screw up the best chance Thorn had at his vengeance. Well that’s not going to happen. And you have that on your conscience.”

Sasha: “Oh no...not this time Alex...”

CHBK looks up and stops.

Sasha: “Now, Alex....I know why you can get around doing what you want. You had it put in your contract and I was dumb enough to listen, because your wife wanted it....but you can pick and choose your dates. Well, I may not be able to get personally involved, but Alex...it doesn’t mean professionally, I can give every opportunity possible to those who want to get their hands on you.”

The crowd roars and CHBK just looks up.

Sasha: “So next Breakdown, here’s what I am going to do. You want Lucas Knight to get back to meaningfulness. Well I want to make sure he’s going to stick around....otherwise, I may as well release him. So he can come down to this ring and Alex Jr.....you’ve got a spot.....and Thorn....he can have a spot. And to make sure no one gets involved....we’re going to lock all three in a steel cage....”

The crowd roars. CHBK just smirks.

Sasha: “And if Thorn or your son win....I WILL book the match for Retribution! And you’re going to have to deal with some of the consequences!”

The crowd cheers as Sasha backs up. We then see Thorn stepping out at the top of the entrance way just smiling. He then looks down at CHBK as CHBK just nods. He can be seen just mouthing.

CHBK: “We’ll see....we’ll see....”

CHBK just continues to nod as “Rescue Me” starts to play throughout the arena.

Sharper: “Unbelievable! A huge main event next week. Thorn, Lucas Knight, Alex Desoubrais Jr. in a steel cage!”

Dawson: “And if Thorn or Alex Jr. win, they get CHBK at Retribution!”

Knots: “CHBK’s already thinking. They’ve got to have a plan!”

The camera focuses on Thorn as CHBK just continues to nod before he starts to make his way around the ring. Thorn just remains at the top as Sasha turns and glances over to him. They just continue to watch CHBK as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Gable Winchester & Stacy Kissinger vs. Jake Starr & Greg Cherry

SCW World Tag Team Championship

A deep voice booms around the arena as the crowds are hushed, waiting for what would happen next.

“The Book Of Winchester, Page Three, Chapter Seven, Verse Nine…There was a dark and foreboding federation…nothing but criminals and geriatrics running riot…the place called out for a hero…a saviour that wasn’t of the Christian variety…that could bring a new sense of awesomeness to it’s very core…and rock the place to it’s foundations like never before…they found that man”

The video screen shows the words “Who is that man?”…a wall of blue comes up next after the words dissolve and comes up with four options one below the other, reading 1) Santa, 2) Darth Vader, 3) Bulbasaur, 4) Gable Winchester. A spotlight shines throughout the arena as a ticking clock shows on the screen next to the options before a flashing light starts glowing on the clear answer, and the crowds start to chant as the clock reaches zero and then explodes, followed by a barrage of pyros as Gable Winchester appears on the top of the ramp, stepping from foot to foot rapidly, with a microphone in hand, he lifts his arms up and down, smiling as he yells into the microphone.

“I CAN’T HEAR YOU!”

The words “Gable Time” appear on the screen now and flashes of his various matches in SCW scroll by as the sound of a violin playing a random tune can be heard before it phases out and “Fever” By Bullet For My Valentine hits finally on the airwaves, Gable drops the microphone on the floor at the top of the ramp. He turns back as Stacy Kissinger walks out and straightens out her elbow pad before looking to Gable. Gable smiles as the two start to walk down the rampway The many fans of Gable shouting his name as he makes his way to the ring, high fiving as many people as he can, as Stacy does the same before both slide into the ring and take to the top rope. Gable runs a hand through his wild dreadlocks, beaming out with joy at the fans showing their support as Stacy just looks around. She drops down as does Gable and the two look to each other as they meet up in their corner.

Dawson: “A huge opportunity for Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger. Both have been adversely affected by the matters with Infamous.”

Sharper: “Both of their records have suffered. Regardless, they get a chance at the World Tag Team Championship tonight, but they will have a hell of a competition as Jake Starr and Greg Cherry are not going to give up those titles without a fight.”

The opening guitar riffs are heard leading into "I Will Not Bow" by Breaking Benjamin. The crowd starts to cheer as the opening line is heard.

"I will not bow
I will not break
I will shove the world away
I will not fall
I will not faint
I will take your breath away"

Greg Cherry walks down the aisle and looks out into the audience and stares out into the crowd. The SCW World Tag Team Championship sits over his shoulder. He looks towards both sides and then bends down and raises both his arms up in the air. His right hand has his middle and pointer finger and thumb extended while his left hand has his pointer finger extended. Pyro shoots out from behind him as he looks straight up. He then begins walking down to the ring as the cheers rain down from the fans.

He enters the ring and brings both his hands to his head as if he's saluting then flings his arms out to his sides then brings them back with the "Penn Sen" hand gesture. He turns around and does this to the other side of the ring before turning back around, raising his hands with the "VLI" symbol.

Greg walks over to the turnbuckle to the left and raises up both hands with all fingers extended except the ring finger. He points to the crowd and points back to himself while shouting out to the crowd as they cheer him. He does this to all four sides, getting the crowd riled up in a frenzy as he steps back and readies himself for the match at hand.

Sharper: “Greg Cherry much less intense than we’ve seen him lately. Obviously, a bit of relief, albeit, he now needs to focus on the World Tag Team Championship before focusing on the World Championship.”

Dawson: “He still has a lot of emotions going on, but at least he can move forward knowing he’s put Shawn Winters in his place.”

The arena goes dark, with just the sounds of the crowds and the flashes of the cameras. With the first chord of "Sandstorm" by Darude, two green spotlights shoot to the stage. As the song hits the post, fireworks erupt from the stage, and from behind the curtain emerges Jake Starr. The SCW World Tag Team Championship sits over his shoulder. Upon first stepping onto the stage, Starr pauses to immerse himself in the electricity of the fans. He smirks as he looks around the arena. He walks down towards the ring, slapping the occasional outstretched hand of the fans around the ring. He quickly ascends the steps and enters the ring. Upon entering the ring he walks to the opposite corner and steps up to the middle turnbuckle. He once again cocks a smirk. The crowd reacts to his presence with a majority of cheers, and scattered boos. He points towards the crowd, and shows his appreciation by tapping his chest with the fist he had extended. He proceeds to repeat that gesture on the remaining turnbuckles, and finally settles in the ring. He then turns to Greg Cherry and brings his title down. He and Greg talk a bit before the referee walks over to grab their titles.

Dawson: “An interesting match to say the least here. Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger getting their opportunity at the World Tag Team Championship. But Jake Starr and Greg Cherry making their first defense since Gang Rulz and on top of that, since Gang Rulz, have really separated and gone their own ways.”

Knots: “So how well are they going to team up here? And on top of that, even if they get past Kisschester, they have to worry about Chad Evans and Katelyn Buehler who will be looking to become Tag Team Champions after winning earlier tonight!”

Sharper: “And of course, Shawn Winters, who has issues with both of the tag champions has been told to stay backstage. Our owner wanting this to showcase the tag teams of SCW.”

The referee is handed both World Tag Team Championship belts as the SCW World Tag Team Championship logo flies across the screen before settling in the bottom corner. The crowd roars as the referee holds the two belts over his head and then turns and hands them off to Jason Phillips. Phillips walks them over to the timekeeper’s table before the referee steps back and calls for the bell.

Sharper: “And here we go. Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger challenge Jake Starr and Greg Cherry. World Tag Team Championship on the line!”

Gable Winchester stays in the ring as Kissinger exits. We then have Jake Starr remain in as he asks Greg Cherry to step out. He gladly does and Starr and Gable look to each other as the crowd roars. Starr and Gable then start to move towards each other and Gable and Starr trade a few verbal jabs before both smile and Starr then goes for a hard right, but Gable blocks it and nails Starr with one of his own. He then nails Starr with a hard right before chopping him in the chest and then nailing him with an overhand open-palmed shot to the jaw. He grabs Starr and goes to fire him into the ropes, but Starr stops and pulls Gable in before kneeing him in the ribs. He then gutwrenches him before lifting him up and suplexing him over. He then goes for the quick pin.

Gable kicks out. He turns and gets to his hands and knees and Starr grabs him by the head and starts to hoist him up. He then throws his arm over and vertical suplexes him over. Starr rolls over as Gable starts to get up. Starr turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off them and goes for a clothesline. Gable ducks and then spins around Starr before hoisting him up and dropping him with a back suplex. Starr rolls over and gets back up as Gable shakes things out himself and gets up.

Dawson: “Both Gable and Starr going right for it at the start.”

Sharper: “They wouldn’t have it any other way. They both go one hundred and ten percent every night.”

Knots: “Yeah, but blow that energy earlier, that may be a bad move.”

Starr pulls himself up and Gable walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He then nails him with a hard right. This causes Starr to fall back into the corner. Gable then grabs him and nails him with a forearm to the jaw. Starr winces and Gable grabs him and whips him across the ring. Starr spins through and stops at the corner. Gable runs after him and Starr nails him with a back elbow. Gable stumbles back and Starr turns and jumps to the middle turnbuckle before springing off and hitting a twisting crossbody onto Gable Winchester. He forces him down into a pin.

Gable kicks out. He turns and Starr grabs him and starts to lift him up. He then wrenches his arm before reaching over and tagging in Greg Cherry. Cherry enters the ring as the crowd cheers and Greg grabs the other arm and wrenches that before both Starr and Cherry just throw Gable back and cause him to land hard on his back and the back of his head.

Dawson: “Interesting move. Gable getting his head bounced off the canvas.”

Knots: “And that can daze you. That can cause you to forget you’re in a championship match!”

Greg however doesn’t go for the cover as Starr exits the ring. Greg grabs Gable Winchester and lifts him up before throwing him back with a back suplex. He then follows up with a pin.

Gable kicks out. He turns and Greg grabs him and locks him in a reverse chinlock. The crowd starts to just make noise as the split crowd just cheers and boos as Greg pulls back. Kissinger starts to stomp her feet trying to get the crowd behind Gable. Greg continues to hold on and Gable reaches out. He then turns his body and sits up with Greg leaning over him. He then turns and gets to his knees as the crowd continues to cheer and Gable gets to his knees and elbows Greg in the ribs. He then rears back and elbows him again. He then gets up and runs into the ropes. He then jumps up and takes Greg down with an inner leg lariat, falling down on top of him. The crowd roars and Gable rolls over. Greg gets back up and Gable quickly lifts him up and hits an inverted atomic drop and then clotheslines him down. He then turns and tags in Stacy as the crowd cheers more. Stacy enters the ring and Greg starts to stir. Gable however grabs him as the referee counts in the background. Gable then lifts up Greg by the legs and Stacy runs into the ropes and jumps up and Gable drops down with Greg, hitting a variation of the hart attack. Gable then backs off and exits the ring.

Sharper: “Great double-team maneuver. Stacy Kissinger and Gable Winchester force Greg Cherry down to the mat.”

Dawson: “And they look like they’re going to go for the pin. Starr is just watching.”

Stacy hooks the leg on Greg.

Greg kicks out. He turns and Stacy then gets up and Greg starts to get up too. Stacy grabs him and nails him with a forearm in the back. Greg winces and Stacy clubs him in the back again. Greg turns to the ropes. She then grabs Greg and whips him across the ring. Greg bounces off the ropes and Stacy jumps up and dropkicks him down. She then turns and runs into the ropes before jumping up and hitting an elbow to the chest of Greg. She goes for another pin.

Greg gets his shoulder up. He then turns and starts to stir. Kissinger then grabs him and drags him up before nailing him with a forearm. She then fires Greg into the ropes, however Greg stops and pulls her in before lifting her up and then turning dropping Kissinger with the Cherry Bomb. The crowd ohs and Greg rolls over and away from Kissinger.

Dawson: “Greg just planted Kissinger with a desperation move, but one that has jarred her.”

Knots: “Yeah and she’s holding her head. At least it’s not her stomach again. Don’t need to go through that crap-“

Sharper: “You’re just so endearing tonight.”

Kissinger slowly pulls herself up and Greg gets up and grabs Kissinger before throwing her back with a Russian leg sweep. He then goes for the pin.

Gable enters and dives, breaking up the pin. Greg rolls over and then reaches towards Starr and tags him in. He then rolls over before Starr slingshots himself into the ring and then hits a leg drop to Kissinger. Kissinger rolls over and Starr grabs her and lifts her up before then kneeing her in the ribs. Kissinger winces and Starr whips her into the ropes. Stacy bounces off the ropes and Starr lifts her up and drops her with a flapjack. Kissinger rolls over onto her back and Starr then runs over and nails Gable off the apron. Kissinger starts to stir and Starr then runs back over to her and rolls her onto her back for the pin.

Kissinger gets her shoulder up. Starr looks up before grabbing Kissinger. He then drags her up before turning and whipping her into the corner. Starr then runs after her and Kissinger sidesteps out of the way, but Starr stops and turns before sitting on the top turnbuckle. Kissinger turns around and Starr attempts a diving tornado DDT. Kissinger, however, throws him off and then turns and runs into the corner, jumping to the middle turnbuckle before diving back and spinning through with a tornado DDT of her own on Jake Starr. Starr is spiked and flips through before falling to his side. The crowd ohs as Kissinger and Starr are both down.

Sharper: “Both are down. Kissinger playing copycat and it works out for her after Starr failed with it.”

Dawson: “Was more that Kissinger dug deep and it paid off.”

Sharper: “A rare miss for Jake Starr, but by all means, this is far from over.”

Knots: “Yeah. She’s not going for the pin when she should be!”

Kissinger starts to crawl towards Gable. Starr remains down as the crowd starts to cheer as a “Stacy! Let’s Go Starr!” duelling chant begins. Kissinger continues to crawl over as Starr rolls in the opposite direction and slowly starts to pull himself up. Kissinger then dives and tags in Gable as the crowd roars. Gable enters the ring and runs over and clotheslines Starr down. Greg goes to enter the ring and Gable quickly runs over and dropkicks him back out of the ring and to the floor. Starr pops back up and Gable turns around and runs past Starr before jumping to the middle rope and diving back with the STF uppercut. The crowd ohs and Starr falls back. Gable then gets up and looks out at the crowd and pauses, taking in the reaction. He then turns and walks over to Starr and grabs him only for Starr to suddenly roll him up in a small package.

Gable kicks out. Both men then get up and Gable attempts a clothesline, but Starr ducks and stops. Starr then hoists him up and hits a quick powerbomb before diving over and tagging in Greg. Cherry climbs to the top rope and then dives forward and hits a huge elbow drop to the chest of Gable. The crowd ohs and Greg hooks Gable’s legs.

Kissinger dives in and breaks it up and the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh man! How close!”

Dawson: “The elbow didn’t do it. The powerbomb didn’t do it!”

Knots: “And they’re still going!”

Sharper: “Both teams want to walk away Tag Champions. Both are giving it all here.”

Gable rolls over as Kissinger gets up. Greg starts to get up too and Starr then gets back into the ring before grabbing Kissinger and turning and throwing her out of the ring. Kissinger falls to the floor and Starr then steps through and dives off the apron and hits a double axe handle smash to the face of Kissinger. Kissinger falls back. Greg grabs Gable and starts to lift him up. He then kicks him in the ribs before hooking his head, only for Gable to keep his legs away. Greg tries to go for the legs, but Gable then turns and rolls him up in a small package.

Greg kicks out. Both men get up and Gable then go to clothesline him. Greg ducks and then reaches back to grab the head of Gable, but Gable slips through before pushing Greg forward and off the ropes before pulling him back and rolling through and hitting the WIN-chester. The crowd ohs and Gable dives over and goes for the pin as Starr goes to get back into the ring, but Kissinger grabs his leg and pulls him back before just holding him down.

The crowd explodes as Starr just lets go and steps back. Gable Winchester falls back with his arms out. Kissinger slowly rolls into the ring as the referee goes over and asks for the Tag Titles.

Sharper: “Kiss-chester has done it. Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger are Tag Team Champions of the World!”

Dawson: “Unbelievable. What a match and right down to the wire. Gable saw his moment and took it, but it was touch and go for most of it.”

Knots: “And they have a date with Chad Evans and Katelyn Buehler at Retribution with those titles on the line!”

Dawson: “What a victory. And Greg Cherry and Jake Starr have to be disappointed about the result, but another hard fought loss for both.”

Starr just walks around the ring as Greg Cherry remains down. Gable gets up as the referee walks over to him and Kissinger and hands them the World Tag Team Championship belts. The crowd cheers as Kissinger just looks at them before hoisting them up over her head as Gable does the same. They then get up and turn to each other and share a hug before both throw each other’s arms up in the air and hold the titles over their head.

Sharper: “Congratulations to both of them. SCW has new Tag Team Champions!”

Starr continues to make his way around the ring as Greg Cherry starts to make his exit slowly. Kissinger and Winchester continue to celebrate, turning to each side of the ring and posing for the fans with their newly won championship gold. The crowd continues to cheer as the scene slowly fades to black...

QUICK RESULTS:

Simon Kalis defeats Shilo Valiant via pinfall to move on in the SCW Contendership Tournament

Travis Green defeats Aiden Maddox via pinfall

Madison Steward defeats Clamidiya via pinfall

Chad Evans & Katelyn Buehler defeats The Next Level, The Rejected and Dark Fantasy via pinfall to become number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship

Masquerade defeats Aaron Rupp via submission to move on in the SCW Contendership Tournament

Jason Zero defeats Damian Angel via pinfall

Gable Winchester & Stacy Kissinger defeat Jake Starr & Greg Cherry via pinfall to win the SCW World Tag Team Championship