Breakdown - February 28, 2018

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Giovanni Aries hitting Selena Frost and Ravyn Taylor with the Down the Rabbit Hole and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on an opponent before showing Syren nailing Josh Hudson with a steel chair.

"They say we are what we are
But we don't have to be
I'm glad to hate you but I do it in the best way
I'll be the watcher of the eternal flame
I'll be the guard dog of all your fever dreams"

We see a shot of Dylan Howell clutching the Adrenaline Championship before showing Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Starr on Alistaire Allocco inside the Chamber. We cut to a shot of Konrad Raab doing some shadowboxing in the ring before showing Ikiro Yoshida, Derek Adonis and Manvel in the ring with the KABLAMA Sutra. We follow up with a shot of Gable Winchester walking away from Autumn Valentine and Ryan Watson.

"I am the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass (Glass, glass)"

A shot of Christy Matthews posing in the crowd follows. Amy Chastaine locking in the Torniquet on an opponent is shown before showing Selena Frost hitting Vixen Cain with the Defying Gravity. We then see Ace Marshall nailing someone with the One Eyed Royal.

"I'll try to picture me without you but I can't"

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne running and attacking Regan Street in the ring.

"Cause we could be immortals, immortals
Just not for long, for long
If we meet forever now, pull the blackout curtains down
Just not for long, for long
We could be immor immortals, immor immortals
Immor immortals,
immor immortals
Immortals"

We then see a shot of Ravyn Taylor looking down at herself, while posing in the corner before showing Adrenaline Rush in the ring. Shots of Kennedy Street standing in the middle of the ring posing, followed by Katie Steward posing and Bill Barnhart lifting Ikiro Yoshida up with the Barnhart Shoulder Breaker walking to the ring are shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping an opponent with the CATastrophe before showing Bree Lancaster nailing Marie Jones with the Classifier, followed by a shot of Tyler Tucker going for the Caffeine Crash before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.

The scene then cuts to show the inside of the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, as we see the lights turned out and a red hue coming over the ring as a video plays on the big screen. We see fans taking pictures before cutting to a shot of the outside of the Pepsi Center. We see some other fans walking through the concourse in the arena, some at the merchandising stands.

Spirit: “We are eleven days away from Retribution as we roll into the Rocky Mountain High in Denver, Colorado!”

We then see a few more shots inside the concourse before we cut to the inside of the SCW Studios and the camera pans in, coming down to the desk where we see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Hello again everyone. I’m Spirit Dansby here with Shawn Winters and last week, we closed Breakdown with the World Championship on the line. A shocking turn of events. Syren retains, but we saw the return of SCW’s Executioner.”

The screen behind Spirit and Shawn shows Xander Valentine locking in the Fade to Black on Jake Starr in the middle of the ring.

Winters: “Xander Valentine is back and a lot of questions. Last time we saw Xander Valentine, he was starting a team with Jake Starr. This was years ago. But there’s a second part to all of this. Kennedy Street, she saw that and immediately was unhappy that Jake Starr got screwed. Syren has said Xander had nothing to do with her. A lot of people I’ve talked to don’t buy that. They think CHBK and Ravyn were behind it!”

Spirit: “I’m not sure. I’m sure that question will be asked at some point. But Dark Fantasy, involved or not, they’re going to have their hands full. Tonight, Dark Fantasy faces off against B.A.E. in what should be a hell of a main event.”

The screen behind them changes to show Dark Fantasy vs. B.A.E.

Winters: “Both former Tag Team Champions and it will be the first time Kennedy Street will be in the same ring as Syren and Ravyn Taylor since they revealed the plan. Amy Chastaine will be there and regardless of Retribution, the World Title, this is the first chance of legitimate revenge we could see here.”

Spirit: “But the question is whether Amy Chastaine will be focused. Tommy Valentine is here too. Tommy gunning for Ravyn. That match is signed for Retribution. Tommy will face Ravyn at that event. But will Amy Chastaine face Blake Mason. Blake said he would think about it after Amy said she would anything.”

Winters: “And if I’m Blake, I wait until they’re in the ring and I make sure that Amy knows exactly what she’s gotten into. Cards are right now all in Blake’s hand.”

The screen behind Spirit and Winters changes again to show Regan Street vs. Thirteen.

Spirit: “Lots to come tonight. We’re hearing some news about the Sisterhood and they may have an announcement tonight. Giovanni Aries and Ace Marshall have gotten the attention of the boss, but D already made one match tonight. Regan Street will defend the US Championship against former World Champion, Thirteen.”

Winters: “Thirteen has been testing people’s righteousness if you will. This could be a very interesting match because Thirteen is very different from anything Regan Street has dealt with. On top of that, last time we saw him, Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter tricked him. He could be very motivated.”

Spirit: “We’ll find out. We also know Sienna Swann and Selena Frost are here. Bree Mason of course. Owen Cruze will make his singles debut. A lot to come. But let’s go to the ring. You see Ace Marshall on his way. He’ll kick us off face Sam Raine. Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots have the call! Take it away!”

We see Ace Marshall walking down to the ring on the screen behind them. Cassidy Carter walks out with him with Memphis Cade behind them. The camera pans to the screen before we cut to it as “Adrenalize” plays throughout the arena.

Phillips: “The opening contest here tonight for Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Cassidy Carter and Memphis Cade, from Houston, Texas, he is Ace Marshall!”

Ace Marshall vs. Sam Raine

Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Cassidy climbs up on to the apron. Standing along it, she raises her head up to the rafters while leaning fully into the top rope. She sways her hips seductively before flipping over it, landing inside the ring on her feet before turning and throwing her arms up and walking toward the center of the ring just as Ace makes his way to the corner. Memphis Cade enters the ring and looks around as Ace climbs up the turnbuckle before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the crowd before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for a crew member to take them as they await the arrival of Sam Raine.

Sharper: “Welcome to Denver, Colorado. I’m Adam Sharper alongside Jonathan Knots. You see Ace Marshall coming to the ring, with Cassidy Carter, his wife, and Memphis Cade, his newest mentee, if you will.”

Knots: “Yeah and at least Memphis Cade has a personality. Unlike Alistaire Allocco!”

Sharper: “Last week, Ace Marshall got the boss’ attention after his little ploy failed. Giovanni Aries apparently made friends with whoever that was he was that Ace got to give Giovanni a drug test. So he called him out and we don’t know what’s happened there.”

Knots: “Giovanni better have had a drug test!”

Sharper: “I’m sure he did. But Ace Marshall has to deal with Sam Raine in a few moments. And Giovanni Aries is here. Jason Helms is here. Beard is here too. Somewhere and so is Katelyn Buehler who will face Cassidy Carter at Retribution!”

The arena suddenly goes dark as the arena lighting starts to simulate the look of lightning flashes. While the sound system starts to broadcast the sound of rain as white and blue confetti starts falling on both sides of the entrance. However, the sound of the rain is broken up with the voice of Samantha saying... “No rain on this parade...” which is followed by the start of “Look What You Made Me Do (Rock Cover)” by Halocene. The big screen comes to life showing Samantha standing out in a pretty looking field when all of the sudden it starts raining down onto her. As the video continues to play Sam continues to stand in the field without running for cover. Instead, she looks up at the sky allowing the rain to pelt her face as she raises both of her arms up. When Sam finally steps out from behind the curtain and the crowd cheers, seeing Sam Raine in the middle of the entrance ramp. Sam smiles widely as she starts to make her way down to the ring. Sam alternates between the left and right side of the ring as she stops to take pictures with the fans.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she is Samantha Raine!”

Once she reaches the ring she walks over to the ring stairs and then jaunts up them on to the apron. She moves over to the center of the apron where she looks at all the fans with a smile on her face before she enters the ring, but she stops when she is just half way in to the ring. During that slight pause in her entering the ring she blows kisses to the fans before stepping through the middle ropes. Though the fans just continue to cheer her attention turns from them as she starts to stretch herself out a little bit more to get ready for her match.

Sharper: “Sam Raine has made Past, Present, Future her target. They’ve not responded to her at all.”

Knots: “Sam Raine has always had an issue with the Street family. Even Kennedy!”

Sharper: “A long history there. But she’s not going to rest until she gets someone from Past, Present, Future in that ring. She hates them and especially their tactics. Lately, hard to disagree!”

The bell sounds. Sam Raine turns and looks at Ace as Ace smirks and walks out of the corner. He then turns and moves in and goes to grapple with Sam before quickly turning into a side headlock and mockingly spinning around her and into an arm wrench. He then shoves her back. Sam steps back and looks around. Ace just smirks as Sam nods. She then turns move back in for another grapple. Ace this time hits a leg trip and then does a front roll before getting up and pumping his fists in the air and jogging around. Sam slowly gets up and nods and Ace then smirks.

Knots: “Ace just toying with Sam. That’s what you get being an asshole!”

Sharper: “Ace Marshall mocking Sam Raine’s technical prowess too and Sam just nodding it off, but I’m sure it has to get to her.”

Sam gets up and Ace turns and nods and moves in for another grapple, but this time, Sam drops down and into a drop toe hold. Ace hits the mat and Sam gets up and kicks him in the ribs. The crowd roars as Ace rolls over, holding his ribs in pain and gets up and Sam runs over and hits a dropkick, knocking him back into the corner. He steps forward and Sam jumps up and hits another dropkick and Ace falls back and through the ropes to the floor. He then turns and moves to the announce table. He turns around as Memphis Cade then hops onto the apron and Sam Raine turns and runs over and jumps up and dropkicks him off. The crowd roars as Cade hits the mats and rolls to the floor. Cassidy Carter checks on Ace as Ace turns and then straightens out his tights before sliding back into the ring. He gets up and Sam immediately drills him with an enziguri. Ace falls face first into the mat.

Sharper: “Ace is completely discombobulated! Sam Raine just connecting with kick after kick and now an enziguri!”

Knots: “Ha! That jackass is getting knocked around by Raine and I love it!”

Raine rolls Ace over.

Ace kicks out. Ace turns and starts to get up. He turns around and Raine runs past him. Ace spins around and Sam jumps up and hits a reverse bulldog. She then gets back up as Ace stirs and Sam runs behind him, bounces off and hits a rolling cutter. She dives onto him for the pin again.

Ace kicks out. Both get up and Sam kicks him in the ribs and hooks his head, but Ace counters with a back drop. The crowd sighs and Sam rolls over and gets up only for Ace to kick her in the ribs, double underhook her and hit a backbreaker. The crowd ohs and Sam rolls over, arching her back in pain.

Sharper: “Ace with the vicious backbreaker and just like that, someone as small as Sam Raine, just hard impact on the knee.”

Knots: “Well good try. Sorry Sam, but you’re not going to get SCW to give you your at the US Champion or Sienna Swann now!”

Ace Marshall then gets up and walks around. Sam slowly starts to get up and Ace walks over and hooks her up and hits a back suplex. Sam winces and Ace goes for the pin.

Sam gets her shoulder up. She turns over and Ace sits up next to her. He then starts to get up as Sam slowly gets up and Ace grabs her and runs her into the corner, face first. Sam turns around and Ace kicks her in the ribs and then again. He then pulls her out and whips her hard against the opposite corner. Sam bounces out and Ace grabs her and hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He hooks the leg. Cassidy arrogantly counts along.

Sam kicks out and the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Another backbreaker but Raine gets the shoulder up!”

Knots: “Some fight left in her. How about that!”

Ace turns and grabs her and pulls her up. He knees her in the ribs and then steps around her and goes to lock in the Pagliacci. Sam however fights it and slips out of it and down and kicks Ace in the face. Ace staggers back. He shakes it off and snaps at Sam.

Ace: “Hey! I’m trying to win here!”

Sam then gets up and hits a pump kick to the side of the head. Ace falls to the knee. Ace shakes his head and starts to get up.

Ace: “But I’m some Lizard King, don’t you know!”

Sam then runs over and kicks him in the head with another enziguri kick. Ace falls to the mat. He starts to get up and Sam moves away. She looks over at him and then looks around as Ace gets up to a knee and Sam runs over and jumps onto his knee and hits the Halestorm. The crowd ohs and cheers as Ace hits the mat. Sam dives onto him.

The crowd erupts in cheers. Sam rolls off as Cassidy and Memphis both slide into the ring. Sam Raine rolls out of the ring and backs up as her music plays. The referee drops down, raising her arm.

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

Sharper: “An upset to say the least. Ace Marshall almost arrogantly getting into this match.”

Knots: “And he got caught. Not just caught, but several kicks putting him down!”

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter and Memphis Cade are stunned. Ace will be when he recovers. Sam Raine however with a huge win here in Denver, on Breakdown!”

Knots: “She just pinned a former World Champion!”

Sharper: “Something Regan Street will look to do later and something Regan Street has put a lot of stake in during her US Title reign!”

Sam Raine backs up smiling. Cassidy paces a bit in the ring in disbelief as Memphis Cade stands in the ring. Ace Marshall rolls over, holding his head in pain as Sam Raine backs away, enjoying the victory and we cut away.

Backstage we see Jessica Winters backstage in one of the hallways as we see Kennedy Street and Amy Chastaine standing next to her. The crowd cheers seeing them.

Jessica: “I am here with B.A.E. and later tonight, you’re going to face Dark Fantasy. Plenty there, but I’m more interested about matters outside of that huge main event tonight. First, to Kennedy, you made a comment on twitter after Xander Valentine interjected himself in the World Title match last week and some are saying that you should be removed from the World title.”

Kennedy sighs and shakes her head.

Kennedy: “More that I’m getting sick of this woman having horseshoes fall out of her. Xander Valentine made sure Syren would win and in turn, I get a World Title match that. I’m sorry if I’m a bit annoyed that I had to earn a title match by Jake Starr getting screwed over and while I’ve had my issues with Jake, this…with Ravyn, with CHBK, Syren can publicly state that she had nothing to do with it. I’ve heard Ravyn’s made comments saying the same. I’m sorry if I can’t trust them a whole much right now. Maybe they were part of this. Xander wasn’t banned. No one realized he would even be there and this…it all just stinks.”

Jessica: “So the World Title shot?”

Kennedy: “Amy calmed me down and well, the fact is that I’ve got this shot. And between tonight and Retribution, I have an opportunity to show Syren that her tactics don’t mean a damn thing. I may not have earned the match the way I’d like, but I’ll make sure that I end the match the way it should be.”

Jessica: “Well said, Kennie and Amy, while Kennedy has a match, we’re still waiting for Blake Mason.”

Amy: “And since it’s Blake and he’s going to take potshots like he has on twitter, he’s going to make me wait. The problem is that I’m not in a laughing mood. I’m not in a patient mood and as far as I’m concerned, if he has the balls to actually face me, he’s just pissing me more off by the second. And if he says no…”

Amy turns to Kennedy.

Amy: “Kennie…”

Kennedy: “Oh I’ll kick Bree’s ass after I’m done kicking Syren’s!”

The crowd roars.

Amy: “That work?”

Jessica: “Sounds fair to me. B.A.E. in action later tonight against Dark Fantasy. Breakdown continues after this.”

The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Ace Marshall walking backstage. He runs his hand through his hair as Cassidy and Cade follow.

Cade: “Yo…what happened out there?”

Ace: “She got lucky. It happens, kid. Just like how you probably had sex for the first time.”

We then see Alistaire Allocco walking up to them.

Cassidy: “And where the hell were you?”

Alistaire: “Doing reps. Getting ready for my match. Apparently as you found out, pounding shots makes you not the most effective for a match.”

Ace: “Perfectly sober. Not like Gio who’s probably floating somewhere in the rafters. How the hell is he even in the building now?”

Alistaire: “Look, if you focused more on the in-ring instead of all of these random antics outside of the ring. Buying off a doctor. You’re better than that.”

Cassidy: “No, no he’s not.”

Ace: “She’s right.”

Cassidy: “Wait? Have you been talking to that bitch, Katelyn? She thinks she’s better than me. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing.”

Alistaire shakes his head.

Alistaire: “I just know that you and I could dominate. Don’t need this cast off from my father. And all you need to do is focus. Just like I plan to at Retribution when I face Jason Helms.”

Alistaire turns and walks off. Memphis mocks him a bit by making some faces as Ace turns to Cassidy.

Ace: “We should get him drug tested.”

Cassidy: “Please. I doubt we’d even find Tylenol in his system.”

Ace: “So…maybe the stick up his ass will fall out.”

Ace and Cassidy walk off as Memphis chuckles a bit as we cut to the ring.

Sparkling angel
I believe
You are my saviour
In my time of need

The lights in the arena go dim. “Angels” by Within Temptation plays as the crowd cheers a bit. A few moments pass before we see Angelica Jones and Kayla Jones walk out from the back. They look around the arena and take it in for a few moments before they turn to one another and then start to walk towards the ring. The camera follows them down as they make their way down the rampway to the ring.

Sharper: “It’s been an interesting month for the Sisterhood. Kayla Jones getting a favourable draw in her mind in the Trios Tournament, but failing to make it out of the semi-finals. Angelica Jones was able to have a week-long reign as the SCW Television Champion.”

Knots: “And before that, Angelica Jones and Kayla Jones were introduced to Har Megiddo first hand.”

Angelica Jones and Kayla Jones make their way to the ring and Angelica Jones runs up the steels steps. Kayla hops onto the apron. She then enters the ring as Angelica does the same. They look around before going over to the corners and climbing up to the middle turnbuckles on opposite sides. They look around before then hopping down. Angelica then heads over to the corner and asks for a microphone. She’s handed one and then asks for another. She turns and hands one to her sister as Kayla walks across the ring. Angelica looks around before the music fades out.

Kayla: “Well Denver!”

The crowd cheers.

Kayla: “The Sisterhood is here and well, we have a few things to say.”

The crowd cheers a bit.

Angelica: “We definitely do. And it starts with what happened about a month when we were standing right there.”

Angelica points at the rampway.

Angelica: “When we stood there and called out the World Tag Team Champions before getting assaulted by Har Megiddo. We even did it with a team we’ve called rivals and friends, Adrenaline Rush, getting attacked in front of us.”

Angelica pauses a moment.

Kayla: “And well that sucked. It really sucked.”

Angelica: “It did.”

Kayla shrugs.

Kayla: “But it was a moment where we noticed things were changing and we’d be lying if we didn’t stand here and say that the last year has been very challenging. Sure, we won the World Tag Titles a year ago. Since then, we’ve been pariahs, working to get respect back, but it’s never quite felt the same.”

Angelica: “Exactly and with teams with B.A.E., like Chad and Lexi as much as we think they’re getting off easy right now, like Adrenaline Rush, like Sophie James and David Callahan…and now Har Megiddo. You better be ready to go. And I know ladies don’t like to talk about age, Bree Mason can kiss my ass if she doesn’t think it’s classy, but I’m in my forties.”

Kayla: “I’m not THAT old.”

Angelica: “Yeah, yeah-“

Kayla: “But we’ve been thinking and despite some flashes of us showing what we can do…Angel, the TV Title.”

Angelica: “And Kay, a strong showing in the Trios Tournament.”

Kayla: “We’ve been thinking long and hard. And it’s time for us to step aside for a little bit and let the next round of teams take advantage while we….we consider where we’re at in our lives and our careers.”

Angelica: “For those of you who don’t know, our contracts come up at the end of March and SCW and us have been in contract and we’ve decided to not renew and are instead going to take a moment to pursue other projects. I may return to the music industry. Kayla, you may think about your family.”

Kayla: “But not without us doing one more thing we’ve always wanted to do. And that’s at Retribution…”

Kayla turns to Angelica as Angelica turns to Kayla.

Angelica: “Because we’re going to find out which Jones sister is better.”

Kayla: “That’s right. You’re going to see at Retribution, Angelica jones face off against me, Kayla Jones. And no matter how it ends, we’re stepping away…it’s not goodbye…it’s just a so long for now and we will be back at some point in an SCW ring. But for now…we’re closing this chapter.”

Angelica then turns to the crowd as Kayla does as well.

Angelica: “And before we get to that point, we want to take this moment and thank all of you. Thank you all for supporting the Sisterhood. Please, support my daughter, Marie as she will be a World Champion some day and for these next two weeks, we’re going to close this chapter and move on. And we look forward to seeing what’s next!”

“Angels” plays again as Angelica and Kayla put the microphones down in the middle of the ring. Kayla and Angelica say something to each other before Kayla goes to the corner and Angelica does the same. They stand up on the turnbuckles and pose for them.

Sharper: “A stunning announcement. The Sisterhood closing a chapter, in their words, at Retribution.”

Knots: “Not just that, they’re leaving SCW for some time, but they’re going to close it out by facing each other. Kayla Jones will face Angelica Jones and then it’s a career, at least for now.”

Sharper: “A fitting close, but it’s going to be odd. I’ll admit, I figured they may be a favourite to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship. The Tag Division will be different without them and this could be an opportunity for someone. But until then, Kayla and Angelica, thank you and we look forward to Retribution.”

Angelica and Kayla continue to pose on the turnbuckles before dropping down. They then drop down to the floor and each take a side of the ring before going around and high-fiving and shaking fans at ringside before we cut away.

Backstage we see Autumn and Ryan Watson talking before we see Andrew Raynes walking past. He then stops and turns back. Autumn and Ryan stop their conversation and turn to Andrew.

Ryan: “Can we ‘elp ya mate?”

Autumn: “Yeah…”

Andrew: “Nothing…Just intrigued…what did you see in Gable before you clearly traded up?”

Autumn: “I didn’t trade up-“

Ryan: “Ey!”

Autumn: “We had our issues, but we’re still friends despite it all and I’m glad he’s the Adrenaline Champion!”

Andrew: “Well that’s cute.”

Ryan: “You should pr’bably keep walkin’.”

Ryan steps up in front of Andrew.

Andrew: “Don’t worry. Sounds like she’s still got feelings. She can enjoy watching me destroy Gable at Retribution. Maybe he can use you or that other girl…Nikki…one of them could throw in a towel.”

Autumn steps forward and Ryan stops her. Raynes just smirks as he backs up and turns and walks off as the crowd boos. Autumn and Ryan watch Raynes walk off before we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Ruby Amarant walking backstage with Scarlet Grey. The crowd roars a bit seeing them before we see Ruby walk over to SCW interviewer Hana Ito backstage.

Ruby: “Excuse me?”

Hana: “Yes?”

Ruby: “What would we need to do to get some microphone time here? I mean, Scarlet here is already showing off plenty to make it worth the ratings and I am articulate enough, far more than some of the other wastes of time and space populating this place.”

Hana: “Well, we ask that individuals let our stage director know-“

Ruby: “This was not an opportunity for a legitimate answer. This was for you to hold your microphone and be a good stand.”

The crowd boos. Hana just looks on and reluctantly grabs the microphone and Ruby moves it up to her face.

Ruby: “It seems like Angelica and Kayla are planning to cut bait and run. Before they do…well…”

Scarlet moves in.

Scarlet: “They seemed to have forgotten about us when listing those in the division.”

Ruby: “And so before they leave, next week, for example, we would like to give them a proper goodbye, but also an introduction to who will be ruling the Tag Division while they’re gone.”

Scarlet: “Thank you.”

Ruby backs off as Scarlet and her turn and head off as Hana watches them leave and we cut to the ring.

Bill Barnhart vs. Billy Breakdown

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall...”

“Confident” by Demi Lovato begins to play as the lights in the arena go dark. We watch as pink spotlights flash around the entrance area. After a short time we see “Bulldog” Bill Barnhart step out from the backstage area with his English Bulldog, Iris, strutting along beside him. Iris is wearing a pink diamond-studded dog collar and there is a pink leash attached to the collar and the leash trails behind her as she comes down the entrance ramp toward the ring. The fans don’t particularly care for Bill Barnhart and they let him know it with boos and taunts. Barnhart ignores them as he is here to wrestle and not cater to the fans.

Phillips: “Introducing first; fighting out of Lawrenceville Georgia, he weighed in earlier tonight at two hundred and fifty pounds, please give it up... FOR “BULLDOG” BILL BARNHART!!!”

Even as the fans yell louder at him and throw trash at him he ignores them. When Barnhart arrives at the ringside area he bends down and grabs the leash of Iris and hands it to a ringside assistant who holds onto the leash and keeps Iris at ringside to watch Bill’s match. Barnhart gives Iris a kiss on the nose and then he climbs the ring steps to the ring apron. Bill then walks along the ring apron and when he reaches the middle of the ropes he ducks through the ropes into the ring. He walks around the ring playing the crowd but that only incites them to boo him more. Barnhart again ignores the rude fans as he backs into a corner to await the start of his match.

Knots: “You know Adam, I like this guy. He’s a relic of a bygone era sure, but he has a go to hell attitude, doesn’t take crap, he takes a simple approach to the way he fights and more importantly, he can go...”

Sharper: “He didn’t fare too well a week ago against AJ Helms, but his record has been fairly impressive since Barnhart arrived in SCW, which is to be expected given his experience in the business...”

“Something for You” by David Rolfe hits and Billy Breakdown emerges from the backstage area and he walks out across the landing of the entrance area. He is wearing a black leather jacket along with his standard ring gear with black trunks that have the breakdown logo on the back. He is accompanied to the ring by the Beautiful Miss Misato whose hand he is holding. As the two walk to the ring he argues with the fans and this accomplishes getting the fans riled up and they give a rousing negative reaction to him. When the two arrive at ringside Miss Misato takes a seat in a folding metal chair while Billy climbs up the ring steps and ducks through the ropes into the ring. He walks around the ring to play up the crowd, again getting a negative reaction from them, before he settles into the corner opposite to Aaron Blackbourne.

Phillips: “And his opponent, standing in at 6 feet even and 226 pounds, please give it up... FOR BILLY BREAKDOWN!!!”

The crowd again erupts into a loud negative reaction but Billy Breakdown doesn’t care what they think. The Referee is taking time to give pre-match information to the two wrestlers as we wait for the match to officially begin.

Sharper: “A very similar reaction for Billy Breakdown tonight as what we saw for Barnhart...”

Knots: “Which is just disrespectful. Don’t they know Breakdown is a billion time World champion?”

Sharper: “I don’t believe that, you don’t believe that, and they don’t believe it either. Billy Breakdown believes every step to the ring deserves a world championship... so disrespectful to those who have achieved that level of success!”

In the ring, the referee checks on Barnhart and then Breakdown. He turns and goes to call for the bell as Barnhart checks over on his dog Iris at ringside before turning his attention and he does so just in time to see Breakdown running across the ring at him. Barnhart steps sideways and Breakdown almost crashes into the turnbuckles before he cockily hops up onto the ropes so he’s laid diagonally across the corner. Barnhart frowns and steps forward and goes for a big overhand club onto Breakdown’s stomach but Breakdown slinks over the rope to the apron and Barnhart staggers a little. He straightens up and Breakdown slaps him up the back of the head, smirking. Barnhart turns and glares at Breakdown. Barnhart grunts as he swings a hard right but Breakdown hops casually backwards from the apron to the floor, still grinning as he backs up and starts to walk around the ring. He keeps his eyes on Barnhart as he walks around the ring before a bark from Iris causes him to spin around. Breakdown looks down at Iris in confusion before just shrugging.

Breakdown: “Oh hai doggy!”

In the ring, Barnhart glares at Breakdown and assumes the worst. He quickly jogs over and slides out of the ring, expecting Breakdown to try and hurt Iris but as Barnhart slides out, Breakdown slides back in to the ring and the fans boo as Barnhart checks on his dog.

Sharper: “Billy Breakdown is doing nothing but playing games so far, showing clear disrespect to Bill Barnhart.”

Knots: “He knows that Barnhart is probably the stronger of the two, the more experienced too despite his championship reign claims. He wants to frustrate Barnhart and then hopefully take advantage of that. It’s a good strategy really...”

Barnhart, patting Iris on the head, turns back to the ring and goes to move towards the apron to re-enter himself but Breakdown hits a baseball slide and Barnhart slams backwards into the guard rail behind him, narrowly missing Iris as he lands. Breakdown turns and throws his arms up in a mock celebration as the fans continue to boo. He turns back to where Barnhart is now getting back to his feet and he steps forward to step through the ropes to the apron. Barnhart gets up and steps forward and Breakdown swings with a kick, but Barnhart grabs the foot. Barnhart goes to pull Breakdown from the apron but Breakdown quickly manages to hit a modified enziguri that connects to the side of Barnhart’s head and both men fall to the floor on the outside. The referee thinks about starting a count but uses his judgement and Breakdown gets back to his feet before looking at Iris again.

Breakdown: “Woof!”

Iris barks at Breakdown and he jumps in fright a little before grabbing Barnhart and throwing him back into the ring. Breakdown slides into the ring and quickly gets to his feet, stomping Barnhart in the back as he starts to get to his hands and knees. Barnhart drops down to his stomach again and Breakdown rolls him over before hooking the leg.

1...

Kickout!

Knots: “Not even remotely close enough yet, but first pin attempt goes to Billy Breakdown.”

Sharper: “And all Breakdown seems to be doing is angering Barnhart... that may not be smart given the guy seems to already be angry as standard for the most part.”

Breakdown stares at the referee, unable to believe that he didn’t count quick enough, that it should clearly have been three.

Breakdown: “You’re trying to screw me, aren’t you?! Who paid you off, huh?!”

The referee glares at Breakdown before saying something to him that isn’t picked up and Breakdown glares back before turning around and as he turns to Barnhart, he realizes too late that Barnhart is back up to his knees and Barnhart punches him in the stomach. Breakdown staggers back holding his stomach and Barnhart gets back to his feet. He goes chasing Breakdown, and Breakdown swings a punch but Barnhart grabs the first in his left hand and grins as Breakdown starts to panic. Barnhart hits a chop to Breakdown’s chest and he dances on the spot, still held there by Barnhart’s grip on his fist. Barnhart yanks Breakdown back around by the first and hits a headbutt that drops Breakdown to one knee.

Knots: “And that’s why you don’t annoy a guy like Bill Barnhart!”

Sharper: “Billy Breakdown’s games seem to have come to an abrupt end now that Barnhart has actually got ahold of him and that could spell disaster for the supposed multi-time world champion...”

Barnhart yanks on Breakdown’s arm and Breakdown snaps back up to his feet again. Barnhart pulls Breakdown in and he swings with a clothesline and this time he lets go of Breakdown’s fist and Breakdown hits the canvas hard. Barnhart doesn’t let up, he reaches down and grabs Breakdown by the hair and pulls him back up and Barnhart whips him into the ropes. Bouncing off the ropes, Breakdown breaks back across the ring and he goes to try and clothesline Barnhart as a counter but Barnhart ducks under the arm and comes up behind Breakdown and he slips on a sleeper hold.

Sharper: “SWEET DREAMS!”

Knots: “Barnhart has that sleeper hold locked in tight, right in the middle of the ring... and Billy Breakdown has nowhere to go!”

Breakdown flails his arms, trying to free himself. He tries to head for the ropes, hoping to break it up, but Barnhart keeps the sleeper locked in tight. Breakdown starts to fade and he falls to one knee and Barnhart drags him all the way down, the Sweet Dreams still locked in tight while he adds leverage with his legs, applying a body scissors.

Knots: “Billy Breakdown is actually starting to turn blue. Look at his face!”

Sharper: “And he’s tapping! Billy Breakdown is tapping out!”

In the ring, Breakdown is indeed tapping. He knows he can’t get out of the hold, that he’s about to pass out, and with nowhere to go he taps and the referee turns and calls for the bell. “Confident” hits the speakers again as Barnhart finally releases the hold and shoves Breakdown away from him as he gets to his knees.

Sharper: “Another solid performance from Bill Barnhart, another victory to his list of achievements...”

Knots: “Billy Breakdown possibly the architect of his own destruction... he chose to play games instead of trying to fight. It backfired tonight...”

Barnhart rolls out of the ring and makes his way over to where Iris is waiting for him and he takes the leash before leading her back towards the ramp as his music continues to play. The fans boo some as he exits and the camera cuts to the ring to show Billy Breakdown still breathing heavily as he tries to catch his breath, the camera lingering on his face before the scene fades out.

We open up backstage as we see Giovanni Aries smirking as he smokes a cigarette backstage. Jason Helms walks into the room and Sam looks over at him.

Jason: “Oh…you’re actually here.”

Giovanni: “Whyever would I not be?”

Jason: “Well just figured after last week, we’d be stamping your way to a wellness violation.”

Giovanni: “Clean as a whistle. There’s no way I’m allowing that Judas to win. Not with the Wonderland in the balance.”

Jason: “Alright…and-“

Just then, the door opens as we see Beard walking into the room, dragging a goat behind him.

Beard: “Okay, look…don’t tell anyone I got this-“

Beard turns and sees the camera.

Beard: “Well, damn it, the world knows. PETA’s gonna be pissed. Just make sure that you’re ready to beat pandas with chairs too or something.”

Jason: “Do I even want to know?”

Beard: “Hey man. Aren’t you going to say anything about my awesome, cool eye patch?”

Jason: “No.”

Just then, Aniya walks into the room. She jumps seeing the goat.

Aniya: “What the?”

Beard smirks and leans against the door.

Beard: “Hey…aren’t you jealous Imogen has a strapping young man with only one eye, a causalty of war-“

Aniya: “He’s drunk, right?”

Jason: “No, just an idiot. And why do we have a goat?”

Beard: “Whatever, bro. You owe me after this.”

Beard turns and walks off before hitting the wall.

Beard: “God damn it! Need to get used to this perception stuff.”

Beard leaves the room. Jason just looks at the goat.

Jason: “The goat?”

Giovanni: “This…this is to ensure that you and Leviticus won’t prove yourself to be easily swayed by the Lizard King and his ways.”

Jason: “Didn’t we go over that last week and the week before.”

Giovanni: “Jules wants me to be sure.”

Just then, Leviticus walks in.

Leviticus: “Alright. I got more t-shirts spray painted and –“

Leviticus turns to the goat.

Leviticus: “Is that a goat?”

Giovanni gets up and takes a drag.

Giovanni: “It is. It’s my marketing goat. Your new assistant for the evening. Use him well and he will tell me at the end of the night if you can be trusted.”

Giovanni pats him on the shoulder.

Giovanni: “Go….say hi to him.”

Leviticus looks at Jason. Jason just shrugs. Leviticus walks over and gulps. He then pats it lightly on the back. The goat bahs leading Leviticus to jump a bit.

Giovanni: “He seems to like you. That’s a good sign.”

Giovanni smiles as Jason shakes his head and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return to see Lexi von Aaron walking backstage.

Lexi: “Hey! Where the hell is the boss? Come on! I’m getting bored here! World Tag Champ!”

Lexi smirks as she then storms down the hallway.

Lexi: “Just because I kicked the ass of the celestial cow and now they have to settle for Dark Fantasy. Come on….give me the Devil Himself. Give me those apes. Give me Sisterhood so we can kick their ass and send them packing too. Come on!”

Lexi continues to walk through the backstage.

Lexi: “This is God’s Bitch talking. Listen to me! This is the word of GOD HIMSELF! God!”

Lexi rolls her eyes and continues to walk off, running her mouth before we cut away.

Har Megiddo in action

Breakdown returns as we hear stock rock music start to play as we see two men walk out from the back. One throws their arm up in the air.

Sharper: “Lexi von Aaron running her mouth. Still wanting a challenge. I don’t know how Chad feels about that. But as we get prepared to see Har Megiddo in action, someone Chad may have an interested in and Lexi seemingly too, to face these two young men, plenty to come still tonight. Huge main event. B.A.E. will face Dark Fantasy and also, the US Championship will be on the line.”

Knots: “Yeah. Thirteen going to face Regan Street tonight. And that will be interesting. Regan Street doesn’t give a damn who she’s up again and Thirteen, one of the most technically sound!”

One of the two men start to head to the ring, when suddenly, we see Malphas and Behemoth run out and Malphas nails the man hanging back from behind. The man who started to head to the ring, turns around and Kali suddenly comes out, exploding with a vicious superkick, knocking him down. The crowd ohs. Malphas then grabs the first man they attacked and drags him up. He then headbutts him back down before Behemoth grabs him and drags him up to his feet.

Sharper: “Har Megiddo! From behind! I don’t get it.”

Knots: “Why waste the time with the match when you can just lay waste here!”

Sharper: “And what the hell is Behemoth doing?!”

Behemoth looks at the man in his hands and smirks before turning and lifting him up and turning and hitting a huge hip toss off the stage and through a table off the side of it. The crowd ohs and the man is laid out on the floor. Behemoth looks down as Kali runs over and leans around him and looks down, smiling. Malphas watches the other man before turning around and suddenly, the crowd erupt sin cheers as Konrad Raab runs out and nails him with a hard right and then a left before nailing him with a European uppercut. Malphas staggers back, but remains on his feet. Behemoth turns around and Konrad Raab nails him with a European uppercut. Kali steps back as Raab nails him with another one and then another before Malphas runs over and clubs Raab in the back. He clubs him again and Kali moves in and kicks Raab in the ribs.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab coming out, trying to help these kids as one just thrown off the stage!”

Knots: “And Har Megiddo didn’t look to be done!”

Sharper: “Don’t look to be done now as the numbers too much for Raab!”

Behemoth recovers and Malphas grabs Raab and holds him up and Behemoth just looks at him and then nails Raab with a boot. Raab hits the stage before we see Damian Angel walk out from the back and bang his cane against the entrance set. Kali, Malphas and Behemoth all turn to him. Damian Angel steps forward and looks at them.

Damian: “That’s enough! Make him think about it!”

Damian backs off as Malphas turns away from Raab and Behemoth glances at him before Damian smacks him across the jaw. The crowd ohs and Behemoth turns and follows Malphas before finally Kali follows. Damian Angel glances at Raab before turning and following.

Sharper: “Damian Angel coming out and sparring Raab. Raab called him out last week.”

Knots: “He said to make him think about it. Raab I hope he is!”

Damian Angel returns to the back as we cut to the floor to see officials checking on the man thrown off the stage. We cut back to Raab as he winces and slowly starts to pull himself up. The crowd looks on buzzing before we cut away.

We open up backstage to see Chad Evans storming down the hallway. Lexi von Aaron is down farther that hallway.

Lexi: “Anyone! Tag Team ass-kicking!”

Chad: “LEXI!”

Lexi stops and turns and then smiles before running down over to him and going to hug him.

Lexi: “Just spreading your word-“

Chad: “Get the hell back to the locker room. Now!”

Lexi stops and gulps.

Lexi: “Just…just looking for an opportunity to show your greatness-“

Chad: “Now is not the time!”

Lexi gulps and Chad glares at her as Lexi starts to tear a bit as she starts to walk down the hallway. Chad just follows a few strides behind. He just shakes his head. They walk by as we see Max Kane standing by and just watching, leaning against one of the walls. He just smirks watching them before turning and reaching into his pocket. He starts to text as the camera focuses on him before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up in the SCW interview area to see Jessica Winters.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here backstage in the locker room area. Please welcome my guest at this time, Katelyn Buehler!”

Katelyn Buehler walks into the area as the crowd cheers.

Katelyn: “Hi Jessica.”

Jessica: “Katelyn. In eleven days, you have what has become a very personal match with one Cassidy Carter and Cassidy even made some comments about you tonight. But this has gone a little bit more than expected essentially when you are a good friend of Ace Marshall.”

Katelyn: “Cassidy likes to run her mouth and she also likes to show her jealousy. I’ve been friends with Ace Marshall for years. For all of the stupidity he does, when he wants to be, he can be a hell of a sweet guy and for me, if it had not been for him, I’d still be the same Katelyn I was when I was here in my first run. Thank God I’m not the person anymore. But since Cassidy and Ace have gotten married, he’s been nothing like that person to the point where I can’t even fully trust him around my kids and think about that. When I can trust Blake, for how horrible a person he is, he still I trust more. And then I hear Cassidy running her mouth. Well let me make this clear. I think he can do better than you. I think he can do better than a party girl who doesn’t want her twenties to end. That’s not what life is and you…even treating someone like Alistaire the way you do. He may be a bit stiff, but at his core, he tries to be a good person. You…you’re just rotten in the core.”

Katelyn pauses for a moment.

Katelyn: “So at Retribution, I’ll finally make you worth something. For me, you’ll be someone I’ll have no problem showing that this is MY HOUSE at Retribution. And I’ve heard that you plan a full time return to the ring. Well maybe I’ll show that SCW can do better than you…and Ace maybe will get the hint.”

Jessica: “Thank you for your time, Katelyn.”

Katelyn: “Anytime.”

Jessica: “Let’s go to ringside.”

Marie Jones vs. Derek Adonis

Television Championship Eliminator

The opening horns of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Wanna B Ur Lovr” begin to play out over the crowd. Derek Adonis steps out amidst spotlights of every colour of the rainbow, the man’s outfit radiates light against a few blacklights slipped in, basking in the glow of the spotlight as he begins his sensual stride towards the ring.

Phillips: ““The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is tonight's Television Championship Eliminator. Introducing first...Currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada... he is a former Television Champion and Swami of the Kablamasutra... Deerek Adonis!”

Stopping at various points on his walk down towards the ring to hit on some of the more attractive females in the area Derek makes his way to the ring. Adonis steps up the ramp, taking each step with added emphasis. He gets onto the apron and after winking at a particularly friendly female (probably the most receptive to advances of earlier), pulls himself through the ropes. He gyrates just a little bit in the ring (it’s better than his twerking – trust me) as his music fades.

Sharper: “Derek Adonis getting a chance here tonight to get a shot at becoming a two-time Television Champion.”

Knots: “I wonder if he should have the first shot. Did we have the title sanitized after he lost it?”

Sharper: “Probably.”

“You and I walk a fragile line...”

A spotlight shines down at the top of the entrance ramp. Pyro goes off as the lyrics of "Haunted" by Taylor Swift begin to flow through the arena. Then Marie Annabelle Jones steps through the curtain, wearing her ring gear and her signature black leather jacket. A broad grin is on her face as she gaze out at the fans in the arena who cheer loudly. The Tron shows images of her striking at her opponents with her finishing and signature moves.

Phillips: “And his opponent... from Boston Massachusetts, she is the Phoenix.... Marie Jones!”

Marie begins to make her way down towards the ring to loud cheering from the fans. As for Marie herself, she stops to slap a few high fives with fans, recognizing them as they cheer her. Then her focus is solely on the ring and the determined stride with which she walks tells that story. Marie hops up onto the ring apron. She strikes a sultry and sexy pose for the audience. Marie turns and leaps over the top rope and into the ring. She then hops up onto the second turnbuckle of the nearby corner and holds her arms up high into the air, getting a reaction from the crowd.

Sharper: “Marie Jones is coming off a great showing in the recent Contendership Series, that followed the much-talked about battle royal back at The Future is Now. Perhaps overshadowed by the controversy involving Dark Fantasy and the eventual winner of that Series, Bree Mason... Marie Jones has to be coming out here tonight looking to make an impact.”

Knots: “Jones did great, I won't deny that. But she didn't WIN. And if anything was overshadowed. That's why. People pay attention to winners, Adam.”

The bell rings and Adonis smiles at Jones before doing a little gyrating dance in her direction. The crowd cheers, as Marie just shakes her head, unimpressed. Slightly dejected, Adonis sighs and ceases. Marie starts to circle, as if looking for the best opening. Adonis takes a wide swing, and Marie sidesteps. Adonis swings with the other hand, and Marie avoids it again. Adonis lunges forward with what was probably supposed to be a shoulderblock but Marie spins out and Adonis stumbles forward. They both turn to face each other, and Marie jumps with a spinning heel kick. Adonis staggers backwards, and perhaps a little dizzy from spinning around, so he falls very ungraciously on his ass. The crowd cheers. Marie runs at him and nails a knee strike to his head, then goes for a cover.

1!

Adonis kicks out. Marie is up quick, and Adonis isn't far behind. Marie runs the ropes, Adonis ducks a clothesline attempt. Marie bounces off the other side, and Adonis catches her with a bear hug, then spins and plants her with a powerbomb. He then goes for a cover.

1!

2!

Marie gets her shoulder up. Adonis rolls away and they both start to get up.

Sharper: “A pair of pit attempts and Derek Adonis looks like he came to work instead of play.”

Knots: “It's the gold, he had a taste and he wants it back. Brings the ladies.”

Sharper: “Yeah? Then what's Marie's motivation?”

Knots: “Title bonus checks.”

Sharper: “Of course... how silly of me.”

Both Marie and Adonis are up. Adonis grabs Marie's arm and whips her into the corner hard. He runs at her for a splash, but Marie gets a boot up, catching him in the chest. Adonis steps back holding his chest. Marie hops up to the middle ropes then jumps, bringing Adonis down with a blockbuster. She makes another cover.

1!

2!

Adonis kicks out. Marie rolls off and gets up, looking down as Adonis starts to get up. When he's to one knee, Marie goes to grab him but Adonis counters with surprising quickness by getting to his feet and basically tackling Marie down in a sort of clumsy Thez press-ish maneuver. He then gets Marie into a rollup.

1!

2!

Marie rolls back and through. From a crouched position Marie throws an elbow to Adonis' jaw. The blow knocks him off balance and he goes down to a knee again. Marie gets to her feet and climbs the corner again. As soon as Adonis is back to a vertical base, Marie leaps from the top with a crossbody. She and Adonis both crash hard. Marie tries to cover but Adonis uses their momentum to flip them over and he covers instead.

1!

2!

Marie shoots her shoulder up!

Sharper: “Nearfall there, Adonis almost stealing that one from Marie.”

Knots: “Objects in motion tend to stay in motion, right? She should have accounted for that.”

Adonis is slow to get up, holding his back. Marie rolls away and gets to her feet. She comes at Adonis with several strikes, followed by a high knee to the ribcage. Adonis holds his side as Marie backs up a few steps, then before Adonis can get out of the way, Marie grabs his head and drills him down with the Ave Maria! The crowd oohs then cheers as she makes a cover, hooking a leg.

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings and Marie rolls off, smiling.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall..... Marie Jones!”

Marie gets to her feet and the referee raises her hand as she is all smiles. Adonis stirs and starts to roll towards the apron as Marie celebrates.

Sharper: “Marie Jones making quick work of Derek Adonis. Fast paced bout and Adonis was game but Marie was just faster. She'll face the Television Champion next week.”

Knots: “Poor Derek.... how is he gonna draw the ladies without the gold?”

Marie Jones waves to some cheering fans in the front row as Breakdown cuts away.

Breakdown opens up backstage as we see Hana Ito standing with Sam Raine outside the women’s locker room.

Hana: “Hana Ito here with Sam Raine. Sam, you had a big win earlier tonight. You’ve had your eyes on Regan Street and beating a former rival of hers in Ace Marshall has to feel good.”

Sam turns to Hana.

Sam: “It feels good. But not as good as getting my hands on someone in Past, Present, Future and beating them. Mr. D…give me a shot.”

Sam turns and walks off as the crowd cheers. Hana watches her leave as we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown, opening up in the office of Mr. D.

Christy: “Are you going to keep wasting my time?”

Mr. D: “And how I am doing that?”

Christy: “I could at home with my daughter, but instead, I’m simply here at the arena, twiddling my thumbs simply because I can only assume you can’t find any legitimate competition for me. I mean, Marie Jones was supposed to be part of that?”

Mr. D: “You’re under a full contract. You are expected to make your appearances. You’ve made no other arrangement regarding your daughter.”

Christy rolls her eyes.

Christy: “You’re a single parent. Wouldn’t you rather be at home than here right now?”

Mr. D: “This exact second? Definitely.”

Christy: “Now you know how I feel? Find me opponents or pay me to stay at home. And for those opponents, I took on a future main eventer at Learning from History. I think that tells you where I should be booked and what opportunities I should get.”

Christy turns and storms off. Mr. D watches her leave before we cut back to the ring.

The horns of "I'm Worth It" by Fifth Harmony begin as the lights dim somewhat, and a few white spotlights dance on the stage in time to the music. A few moments pass before Bree Lancaster walks out from the back, wearing some Dior fashion. Blake Mason walks out with her in a suit with Scott Burnside following. The crowd boos as Blake Mason turns and kisses Bree only leading to more boos from the crowd. Bree and Blake then start to make their way down the rampway with Scott following.

Sharper: “A lot going on with these two regarding Retribution. Blake Mason not under contract with SCW, but Amy Chastaine told him she would do anything to face him at Retribution.”

Knots: “Why did she play that card?”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, we now know, thanks to Xander Valentine, that Syren will defend her World Championship against both Kennedy Street and Bree Mason and no doubt, Bree is unhappy about that.”

Knots: “Yeah…probably because she knows Kennie is going to kick her ass!”

Bree and Blake reach the ring before Blake walks up the steel steps and then along the apron. He steps into the ring before turning. Bree walks along the apron and Blake holds the ropes open and Bree steps in. Scott follows as Blake lets go of the ropes and walks across the ring and demands a microphone. Jason Phillips walks over and Blake takes it. He says something to Phillips as Phillips walks back over as Blake walks over to the middle of the ring as the crowd boos. He looks around as the music fades out.

Blake: “Before I give you all to your future World Champion, I would be remiss if I did not talk about the offer laid down by one Amy Chastaine.”

The crowd cheers a bit.

Blake: “As you know, if you follow me on Twitter, I have been asking for your thoughts and well, even at this point, with plenty of ideas, from forcing her to retire, to needing her to physically kiss my ass…hell, maybe I could get her to divorce her husband just so Bree’s brother has a chance at true happiness, but so be it….I have not made a decision one way or another. I may tonight. I may not…”

We cut backstage as we see Amy Chastaine watching and just glaring. Kennedy is standing with her as is Wyatt Lancaster.

Kennedy: “He’s goading you.”

Wyatt: “Doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve to have his head taken off.”

Amy watches, no reacting. We cut back to the ring.

Blake: “But don’t worry, Amy…decision or not, I’ll make another statement later. See, right now, what’s more important than your need to make yourself feel better is the future of this sport, your next World Champion…and that is BREE….MASON!”

The crowd boos as Bree smiles and Blake turns and hands her the microphone. Bree looks around and hears the boos. The smile turns into a scowl.

Bree: “Just more disrespect. That’s fine. Just because you can’t appreciate the fact that you’re going to see me as your new World Champion, you’re going to get used to it and accept it and love it, because when it happens at Retribution, it’s going to be the new normal for a very long time!”

Scott smiles as Blake does too.

Bree: “And as people need to understand that I am going to be your World Champion and you need to respect me…see, I’m not going to worry about the plans you have Syren and Ravyn…I’ve got Blake and Scott. I don’t care about Kennedy desire for revenge. All that means is that she’s going to do something stupid and sorry, Kennedy…but it’s clear that you’re just willing to play the victim and aren’t ready to hold the top championship in this sport. But to show that I am ready to be the World Champion, and demand the respect that title demands, there’s one person I need to call out and I need to teach a lesson to.”

Bree turns to Blake.

Bree: “Someone who wanted to insult me just showing how someone who had the greatest opportunity in the world can’t handle when they sabotage themselves. I’m talking about you Ikiro Yoshida. See, you’re someone who has no respect for the true greats in this port today, from Sienna Swann and myself. I’m an ass? That’s what you’re going to call me. I am the next World Champion and you should be bowing down that I even recognize who the hell you are!”

The crowd boos.

Bree: “And you know what…I think that’s exactly what you should do. You have a habit of saying stupid things to people who you’re lucky even recognize you exist. So Ikiro…I want you to come out here and I want you to beg for my forgiveness….for what you did to me….to Sienna…and to anyone who deserves your respect, especially Past, Present, Future, because as far as we’re concerned, we can make you obsolete.”

The crowd boos. Bree looks around.

Bree: “That’s how confident I am. I demand the respect of a champion. I don’t need some grand plot. I don’t need to call myself a Sexy, Flawless Diva so people notice me. I don’t need to be a judgmental person. I just need to carry myself as a champion! So Ikiro…you’re first…bow down to your future World Champion!”

Bree looks at the entrance way. Blake just smiles as Scott Burnside smirks. A few moments pass before we see Ikiro Yoshida walk out. He looks around as the crowd roars seeing him. He perks up and looks around as Bree rolls her eyes.

Bree: “Don’t cheer him!”

Ikiro Yoshida takes a few steps forward before we see Manvel and Derek Adonis running out from the back. Adonis has a bag with him. The crowd cheers seeing them.

Knots: “Oh no…Ikiro…run from them. They’re not going to help you!”

Sharper: “Last week Ikiro Yoshida referred to Regan Street as a bitch. He left Sienna Swann on a date and earlier this week, referred to Bree Mason as an ass….and now Derek Adonis and Manvel are out here.”

Bree: “Get out of here. This is between Ikiro and us!”

Derek Adonis turns and stops Ikiro, saying something to him. Ikiro points to the ring. Adonis just smiles and says he has it before turning and starting to head to the ring. Manvel stands with Ikiro as Adonis walks over to the ring and then reaches into his back. Ikiro takes a few steps down before Manvel stops him and Adonis then places a copy of the Second Edition of the KABLAMa Sutra on the apron and slides it into the ring. Bree looks at it.

Bree: “You serious? This filth?”

Adonis smiles. He then smiles before turning around and Ikiro continues to look at the ring before Blake turns and steps through the ropes to the floor and grabs Adonis as he walks back and turns him around and rolling him into the ring. He gets up and Bree drills him with the Classifier. The crowd boos as Bree then gets up. Ikiro starts to move towards the ring as does Manvel. Bree gets up and rolls out of the ring, still holding the microphone. Blake exits too as he dodges Ikiro and Manvel as they enter the ring. Blake backs away, as does Scott Burnside who joins him. Bree moves away and looks in the ring at Ikiro who stands up and Manvel who checks on Adonis.

Bree: “This…this is going to end if I’m World Champion. You all will have respect for the classiest World Champion in SCW history!”

The crowd boos as Bree walks around and goes over to Blake and Scott. Blake just smiles as Bree smirks too as they start to back away. Manvel keeps checking on Adonis as Ikiro Yoshida looks at them before turning to Bree, Blake and Burnside and the scene fades out.

“Immortals” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Regan Street vs. Thirteen for the SCW United States Championship come up on the screen.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine can’t be pleased. Kennedy neither. Bree of course not. But someone is going to be disappointed in a few moments.”

Knots: “US Title on the line. Regan Street defends against the former World Champion, Thirteen, next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Thirteen vs. Regan Street

SCW United States Championship

The lights in the arena go out, prompting a small surprised pop from the fans. After a few moments, the heavy beats of "The Vengeful One" by Disturbed kick in as deep purple lighting and smoke begin to engulf the stage. On the tron, we see a series of clips playing that can best be summarized as a depiction of chaos playing out in the world, all of them having a figure in a tattered black hooded cloak adorned with chains conveniently walking through them. When the lyrics kick in, we see this same figure slowly walk out through the smoke as he gazes out from under his hood at all the fans buzzing in anticipation, almost as though he's judging each and every one of them. Finally, when the song hits the chorus, the figure drops to his knees and whips his head back, throwing off the hood as he extends his arms in a familiar pose of being extended with his palms facing towards the ring, the motion causing an explosion of fire to his sides that continue to burst from the stage in tune with the music as the fans go ballistic at the sight of Thirteen.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit and is for the SCW United States Championship. First, the challenger, on his way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, he is Thirteen!”

Slowly he rises to his feet and begins his march to the ring, listening to the fans cheering him on but keeping his focus on the task at hand. He leaps up onto the apron and steps between the ropes quickly before going to the center of the ring where he slowly runs his thumb across his throat before giving a thumbs down, giving a malicious smile as he does so. He proceeds to start removing his cloak as he awaits the start of the impending match.

Sharper: “Announced by the boss, last week, Thirteen is going to get an opportunity to dethrone Regan Street who has held the SCW United States Championship since Rise to Greatness last July.”

Knots: “Yeah and we’ve said it time and time again, this is going to be a very different matches than Regan is used to. Not going to be fast paced. Going to be all about technical strength and Thirteen has that in spades!”

The arena goes dark. The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. Fireworks blast off the entrance as “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena. The beautiful and confident Regan Street walks out in her cat suit and ensemble with her younger sister, Mikaela behind her. Regan holds the SCW United States Championship over her shoulder. She stands at the entrance way looking out into the crowd as they shower her with boos. Regan turns to Mikaela, they both nod before she looks around at the crowd, rolls her eyes and then smirks walking to the ring determined for her next match and starts to make her way down to the ring followed by Mikaela.

Phillips: “And his opponent, accompanied by Mikaela Street and representing Past, Present, Future, from Santa Monica, California, she is the reigning and defending SCW United States Champion, The Hellcat, Regan Street!”

Regan Street gets to the apron and hops up to the ring; she flips over the ropes back first to the boos from the fans. Mikaela slides after her. Once inside the ring Regan goes to the corner, climbing it and posing in her own confident way as Mikaela claps before dropping down and walking to the middle of the ring where she takes off her entrance attire and nods to her sister, handing her the gear and she makes her way to the corner while the Hellcat stands waiting to start her fight. She turns and hands the US Championship to the official. He steps back and holds it over his head as the crowd roars and the SCW United States Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner.

Sharper: “Mikaela in the corner. We’ll have to watch her. Regan Street meanwhile, her arrogance has been just growing this year since we entered it. She has no respect for anyone in the ring across the way from you.”

Knots: “Do you blame her?”

Sharper: “Well, she’s been successful but you wonder what will happen when she’s caught and that could very well happen tonight.”

The referee hands off the title and backs up as the crowd roars a bit. Regan looks at Thirteen as Thirteen coldly looks back. The bell sounds. Regan smirks as she circles the ring a bit. Thirteen watches her before Regan lunges and Thirteen goes for a collar and elbow tie-up as well, but Regan goes low with a kick to the leg. Thirteen winces and Regan ends up on her back and kicks him again in the leg and forces him down with a drop toe hold. She then rolls through and into a side headlock. She pulls back as Thirteen reaches around. Regan smirks and holds on. Thirteen starts to pull himself up as Regan holds on and then turns and spins around and into an arm wrench. She wrenches it and Thirteen winces and Regan then smacks him in the back of the head and then again. The crowd boos. Regan looks around, snapping at the crowd, when suddenly Thirteen ducks under and throws Regan over with a fireman’s carry takedown. Regan rolls over and gets up and Thirteen chops her hard in the throat and Regan hits the mat, rolling over, and coughing as she ends up at the ropes.

Sharper: “Hard chop and Regan is floored by that!”

Knots: “Just pure strength and Regan Street got a wake up call there. Too bad that means Thirteen is going to get one back!”

Regan grabs at the ropes and starts to get up and Thirteen runs over and nails her with a forearm. Regan turns back. Thirteen forearms her again and whips her across. Regan bounces off and Thirteen goes for a clothesline. Regan ducks and bounces off the other side. She jumps up and hits a dropkick. Thirteen gets back up and Regan clubs him in the back and then again. She then spins him around and forearms him in the jaw. She then pulls him out and goes to grab him for a leg sweep, but Thirteen breaks it and hoists her up and hits a huge high angle back suplex. Regan rolls over, holding the back of her head and Thirteen grabs her and pulls her into a short-arm clothesline. Regan hits the mat and rolls to the ropes. Thirteen walks around.

Sharper: “Big suplex and then a hard clothesline and Regan needs to stay away from Thirteen’s strength.”

Knots: “If this isn’t it!”

Thirteen dives down for the pin.

Regan kicks out. Thirteen gets up and Regan starts to get up and stirs and Thirteen grabs her and whips her into the ropes. Regan bounces off and Thirteen hits a back elbow, knocking her down. Thirteen walks around. Regan starts to get up and Thirteen grabs her and hits a snap suplex. He turns and goes for the pin.

Regan kicks out. She turns and starts to pull herself up and Thirteen grabs her and pulls her up. He then fires her off into the corner. Thirteen runs after and Regan gets her boots up. Thirteen staggers out. Regan runs out and jumps up and dropkicks Thirteen down. Thirteen rolls over and stirs and Regan grabs him and hits a facebuster. She hooks the leg.

Thirteen pushes her off. Both get up and Regan runs at Thirteen, but Thirteen ducks a clothesline, spinning around her before hitting a huge release German suplex. Regan hits hard and rolls over, as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Huge german! Regan Street was launched!”

Knots: “Oh God! She could be hurt!”

Sharper: “Thirteen catching Regan Street and showing that hip strength in just taking Regan Street, the Hellcat over. We may have a new US Champion!”

Regan slowly rolls over and starts to get up and Thirteen grabs her from behind and hits a back suplex into a bridge.

Regan shoots her shoulder up and rolls over. She turns and winces and holds her head. Mikaela paces a bit on the floor as Regan then grabs at the ropes. She starts to get up and Thirteen grabs her and clubs her in the back and then again. He spins her around and then whips her across the ring. She bounces off and Thirteen lifts her up and hits a flapjack. Regan hits the mat and stirs and Thirteen grabs her and pulls her up. He then hooks her up and hoists her up, but Regan rakes his eyes as she goes up and then quickly kicks him in the ribs. Regan winces and spins around and grabs Thirteen and hits a Russian leg sweep. She rolls through and gets up and then hits a leg drop. She gets back u pand hits another leg drop before getting up and hitting a third leg drop. She goes for the pin.

Thirteen kicks out. He turns and Regan turns and locks in a reverse chinlock and pulls back.

Sharper: “Regan Street fighting back. Not holding back and just knocking Thirteen around, but not enough for the pin.”

Knots: “Just going to wear him down now. All you can do until you get some wind back here.”

Thirteen winces as Regan pulls back and Thirteen reaches around. Regan continues to pull back as Thirteen slowly rolls over. Regan holds on and Thirteen gets up to his knees and Regan lets go and knees him in the side of the head before kneeing him again. She then runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Thirteen gets up and Regan hits the Love Tap. The crowd roars and Regan goes for the pin.

Thirteen gets his shoulder up. Regan rolls off. She smacks the canvas in anger and starts to get up and Regan gets up. Thirteen rolls over and Regan grabs her and drags him over to the corner and throws him face first into the middle turnbuckle. He turns and Regan kicks him in the ribs and then again.

Sharper: “Regan just trying to stomp away here. Keep the pressure on.”

Knots: “Keeps the pressure on and maybe keeps Thirteen down. Those shots are right into the ribs.”

Regan then pulls him out and drags him out and drives him into the mat face first. Thirteen rolls over. Regan then turns and looks around as the crowd boos. Regan exits to the apron and then climbs up to the top rope. She turns and looks at Thirteen and looks around before then diving off for the Price Tag, but Thirteen rolls out of the way. Regan hits hard and rolls through and holds her arm. She staggers to her feet and turns around and Thirteen runs at her and drills her with the Scythe Slash. The crowd ohs and Regan rolls over, holding her ribs in pain. Thirteen goes for the pin.

Regan shoots her shoulder up. Thirteen rolls off and starts to get up.

Sharper: “Oh! Huge spear! Not enough!”

Regan rolls over and Thirteen rolls over and gets up. He then looks around as the crowd roars. Regan slowly gets to her knees and starts to pull herself up as Thirteen holds his arms up, setting up for the Last Breath. Regan then gets up and Mikaela yells out to warn Regan, but Thirteen grabs her. The crowd cheers as he tries to lock it in. Regan gets her hands up to block the arms. Thirteen keeps pulling before then kneeing her in the back and then again. Thirteen then moves down a bit before pulling up on Regan’s arms. He tries for a full nelson, but Regan slips out and slides down and hooks her legs up and pulls him forward.

Thirteen kicks out. Regan rolls back and starts to get up as Thirteen rolls over and Thirteen gets up and turns and goes for a clothesline. Regan ducks and bounces off other side and then jumps up and hits another Love Tap. Thirteen falls to a knee. Regan then turns and grabs him and goes for the CATastrophe, but Thirteen then suddenly snaps out of it and spins her around and kicks her in the ribs. The crowd roars as he double underhooks her and goes for the Broken Wings, but Regan spins through and lands behind him and immediately pulls him down with an Okana roll into a bridge.

Thirteen rolls out as Regan rolls through and out of the ring. Thirteen starts to get up and Regan just laughs and smiles as Mikaela Street holds her arm up. Regan snaps at the referee, asking for the US Title.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW United States Champion, Regan Street!”

The crowd boos.

Knots: “The Hellcat still on top!”

Sharper: “Managing to just get out of there by the skin of her teeth, but she’s laughing. She’s smiling. She just beat another World Champion.”

Knots: “Thirteen just watching her. He knows how close, but close doesn’t count!”

The referee is handed the title and turns and hands it to Regan. She pulls it away and holds it over her head. The crowd boos as Regan and Mikaela start to walk around the ring and to the entrance way. Regan yells at some fans as she continues on her way.

We then cut to the SCW studios in Toronto to see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Regan Street still the US Champion and defeating Thirteen here tonight on Breakdown.”

Winters: “This is one of those times, you look at the two top titles in SCW and it’s scary. We’ve always said Regan Street and Syren are two of the best. They hate each other. A huge rivalry. They’re holding the two biggest singles titles in SCW.”

Spirit: “And you wonder who is next to for Regan. We may find out tonight. Who knows, but plenty more to come. We’ll have some news and notes from Denver, next. Don’t go anywhere.”

The camera pans away.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and we see a shot of Dark Fantasy and then a shot of B.A.E. heading to the ring.

Voice: “Still to come here tonight on Breakdown….In our main event, Brave and Elegant will face off against Dark Fantasy. A huge tag team match will headline. That and much more here on Breakdown!”

The Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen as we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

We open up back in the SCW Studios to see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Welcome back to Toronto. Breakdown is live from Denver. We’ll be going back in a moment. Spirit Dansby here with Shawn Winters and we’ve had a noteworthy show already. The Sisterhood announcing that they are going to be stepping away from the ring being on issue.”

Winters: “Everyone needs some time to recharge or step away and the Sisterhood has been a mainstay of the SCW Tag Division for years now, but as we see those big teams like Har Megiddo or even Red Empire who challenged them earlier, they may realize they need to take some time to figure it out and at Retribution, they’re going to give their fans a treat. Kayla Jones will face off against Angelica Jones in singles action.”

Spirit: “Along with that, we heard from Bree Mason earlier and she’s obviously unhappy with Ikiro Yoshida. She’s trying to focus on the World Championship and Blake Mason making use waiting regarding what he’ll decide with regard to Amy Chastaine.”

Winters: “Hold all the cards until you have to and –“

Spirit: “Sorry to interrupt. Our cameras in Denver are catching something going on that may be of interest. Let’s go there.”

We then cut to show Bree Mason and Blake Mason standing across from Regan Street and Mikaela Street, Regan still in her wrestling gear, obviously just coming back from the ring.

Bree: “-needs to stop. He has no respect for anyone of us. And I’m going to be World Champion!”

Regan: “Look, get Blake to pay for someone to take him out. Hell, pull his green card or whatever. Screw with the son of a bitch.”

Blake: “Don’t want to go that route if we don’t have to. Plays cards that aren’t exactly fun to deal with the consequences if it goes south.”

Bree: “Look, I’m coming to you because we’re all on the same team. You, Sienna, me. We’re on the same side here and we should be getting the attention and we’re not.”

Regan sighs and turns away.

Bree: “You know I’m right here and I came to you for another reason…I know you’ll enjoy it.”

Regan: “After what he did to Sienna…leaving her like that…”

Regan pauses for a moment.

Regan: “Plus…getting a title shot he didn’t deserve all because of these idiot fans…”

Blake: “May as well enjoy what you do…”

Regan: “Yeah, but I’m not the one making decisions and the boss isn’t exactly one to listen to reason.”

Bree: “Well hopefully he gets this one.”

Regan: “Too bad they clued in on what you were doing last fall.”

Blake: “You’re telling me. Would make our lives so much easier.”

Regan turns and walks off with Mikaela as Blake and Bree watch them leave. Bree turns to Blake.

Bree: “Thankfully she’ll take care of it one way or another.”

Blake: “Just like I plan to with Amy and you with the World Title.”

Bree: “Exactly.”

Bree smiles and the two kiss before they walk off. We then cut to the studio again.

Winters: “We’re spying on people now?!”

Spirit: “I’m not exactly crazy there, but sounds like Bree asked Regan Street to step in to deal with Ikiro Yoshida and I have to admit that Ikiro needs someone to knock him down a few pegs. He’s disrespectful. He clearly has no problem insulting people.”

Winters: “Or he’s just misunderstand. English is his second language-“

Spirit: “And he got what he want before insulting Sienna Swann by leaving her on a date on Valentine’s Day. Clearly he was looking to humiliate her.”

Winters: “Dylan did get injured and that’s why he did leave.”

Spirit: “Anyway, that may be something to key an eye on. Speaking of Sienna Swann, we will hear from her later. Selena Frost also here. But Jessica Winters is standing by with someone else with a vested interest in Past, Present, Future, and that’s Alexis Quinne who will face Josh Hudson at Retribution. Jessica?”

We open up backstage to see Jessica Winters with Alexis Quinne in the backstage area.

Jessica: “Thank you Spirit. I am here with Alexis Quinne and Alexis, you’ve had some battles and fights with Josh Hudson. Using the car door to injure his hand. The attacks when dealing with Regan Street. The brawl at Trios Tournament. Now, finally, you and Josh Hudson will meet at Retribution in singles action.”

Alexis: “Finally Josh, I get to find out how big of a legend you are. Someone who is twice my size and twice my age and I’ve been able to get one on you. Yeah, you’ve gotten some good shots in, but you forget Josh. I’ve been taking those types of shots my entire career and I keep getting up. And I’ll scrap and I’ll claw and I’ll fight and frankly, I don’t know how Retribution is going to go. It’s a regular match right?”

Jessica: “Yes.”

Alexis: “Then I hope that the referee for the match is ready. Trios Tournament was just a taste. When I went at him with that spray paint, that was me just reminding him that I may not be able to throw you around, but I will be your worst nightmare because that’s what I do. I will be the thorn in your side until you’re forced to quit or you have to take me out and trust me, too many have tried and I’m still here. Even Regan tried to take me out and she had to put up with me all night long at Trios. And she may be US champion, but she knows that I made that match much closer than her ego would ever accept! And you Josh, you’ll need to meet that same problem, but I plan on taking a bit more from you. Retribution…this is going to be fun.”

Jessica: “Thank you for your time.”

Alexis Quinne nods and walks back. We then cut to the studio again.

Winters: “Alexis Quinne is not the same person she was a year ago and a year ago, we saw PUNK HAZARD torn down. This year, she’s taking on one of the legends in SCW. She better be ready.”

Spirit: “They’ve had some rather scrappy moments and Alexis Quinne already suggesting this could be one that the referee is going to have a hard time with. Quinne has been known to do anything she can in the ring and Hudson getting a taste of that.”

Winters: “And you think about it, the hand injury, where Quinne closed that door on Hudson’s hand. That was just using the environment. The spray paint. That was a message. Quinne is damn crafty. Hudson can and will outwrestle her and Alexis knows this and doesn’t care. So Retribution could be very interesting for those two.”

Spirit: “That it could. But one thing we’re looking to still watch. The situation with Ace Marshall and Giovanni Aries. We’ve seen Aries is here. He’s presumably cleared to compete.”

Winters: “He has a goat.”

Spirit sighs.

Spirit: “He has a goat. And I don’t even know how to try and make sense of him sometimes.”

Winters: “I’m just saying he has a goat! Apparently an merchandising goat. Better than the Merchandising GOAT that Leviticus is!”

Spirit: “Giovanni mentioned that Wonderland match and you wonder what Mr. D is thinking about that. We hope to hear more from Blake Mason and of course, our main event. B.A.E. will face Dark Fantasy. But right now, let’s go backstage again where Hana Ito is standing by with Jake Starr.”

We cut back to the building to see Jake Starr stepping out of his locker room. Hana Ito is standing next to the door.

Hana: “Jake, thanks for taking a moment-“

Starr: “No problem, but it’s going to be only a moment. If I’m looking for answers, it’s going to be in the ring. I want to make sure Xander Valentine has to deal with me straight up.”

Jake Starr then turns and walks off.

Hana: “I guess he’s going to the ring. Spirit. Back to you.”

“Immortals” starts to play as we see Jake Starr walking down the hallway.

Spirit: “Guess when we return to Denver, for Breakdown, Jake Starr is going to call out Xander Valentine!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The arena goes dark and the crowd begins to get loud. The opening chords of "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown begin to echo throughout the arena. With each opening drum beat, the logo of the Social Misfits flashes on the jumbotron.

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

WATCH YOUR BACK!

With those words, an explosion or pyrotechnics erupts on the stage and the arena fills with lights and Jake Starr walks out from the back. He looks around as the crowd cheers. He then scans the arena before starting to slowly make his way down to the ring.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Denver, Colorado. Jake Starr joining us and as he said just moment ago, this isn’t something to be dealt with backstage. He’s coming out to call out Xander Valentine.”

Knots: “I get why. But Xander is not someone you call out. He’s not someone who is going to take nicely to that!”

Jake Starr walks over to the ring and steps up the steel steps. He then walks along the apron. He then enters the ring and looks around. He then heads over to the corner and asks for a microphone. The crowd roars a bit as Jake is handed one by Jason Phillips. Starr turns back around and looks out at the crowd. His music fades out as Starr looks around. The crowd cheers as “Social Misfit!” starts to be chanted throughout the arena. Starr smirks a bit as he looks around. The chants continue for a few moments longer. Starr then brings the microphone to his mouth as some of the chants taper off.

Starr: “Funny how this sport works sometimes. Despite the fact that half the damn roster was banned from the ring last week…and the added bonus that it was a match where I may have damn well won back the SCW World Championship, a ghost from my past decided it was about time to dust himself off and drags himself from wherever the hell he was holed up in and make an unwelcomed visit!”

The crowd roars and many boo.

Starr: “Xander effing Valentine.”

Starr pauses as the crowd roars, a mix between cheering and booing.

Starr: “There’s a name I’ve not said in years and last time I talked to him, he and I were getting ready to dominate this company together. A lot of time has passed since then and while I’ve climbed my way back to the top of the mountain, he disappeared without a trace until last week.”

Starr looks at the camera as the crowd boos.

Starr: “Xander…I know you are here and I can probably guess why you did it. Not that hard. I’m an asshole. I accept it. But why now? And that’s the part that I would love for you to come out to this ring, to walk right up to my face, and tell me before I then remind you why I don’t give a damn who the hell you are!”

The crowd roars.

Starr: “So Xander…get your ass out here!”

The crowd cheers as Starr backs away from the ropes and turns to the entrance way. He looks at the stage for a few moments.

Sharper: “No fear for Starr. Xander’s reputation is what it is and we both know this isn’t going to be something he takes kindly to.”

Knots: “And Starr I’m sure knows that. I guess he wants his ass kicked!”

Starr continues to wait before suddenly, we see Ravyn Taylor and CHBK appear on the big screen. The crowd boos. Ravyn is seated on the couch in their locker room with CHBK next to her.

Ravyn: “Hello Jake. I bet you didn’t think you’d hear from us here. Or maybe you did. I mean, it’s not like some people are predicting something deeper here.”

CHBK: “That would not be our style…”

Starr just glares at the entrance way.

Ravyn: “And I know what you and many people are thinking. Syren has stated she had nothing to do with that. You can find her latest thoughts at @TheRealSyren. But again, she was telling the truth. She had nothing to do with it.”

Starr: “Ravyn, I don’t give a damn about this, but if you’re going to taunt me, how about you come to the ring and you can find out exactly what I think about you having anything to do with this?!”

Ravyn smirks hearing this. CHBK shakes his head.

CHBK: “That you can thank your little friend for.”

Ravyn: “Unfortunately, while we would prefer to see your reaction in person, but your best friend, Tommy, has a habit of violent responses to matters and well, why give him a free shot? Why give him an opportunity to have an opportunity to injure either of us, now that SCW finally realized that perhaps we should be punished, I guess that’s the word…booking him to face me at Retribution. He’ll have to try harder to get us. So having to witness your response on a monitor in our locker room is a small concession.”

CHBK: “And Jake, it should not be hard for you to consider….given that if anyone would be able to get through to Xander Valentine, it may be one of his greatest rivals who could give him exactly what he wants-“

Just then, the lights go out. The crowd roars.

Ravyn: “This is going to be entertaining.”

The opening strums to “Fade to Black” by Metallica starts to play. A few moments pass before we see the entrance set turn white and Xander Valentine steps out from the back. He looks down at the ring before starting to walk down to the ring. Jake Starr focuses on him, his eyes not leaving him. On the big screen, we see Ravyn smiling as CHBK leans back. Xander Valentine continues on his way to the ring. He reaches it and grabs the top rope and pulls himself onto the apron. He then looks at Jake Starr before stepping over the top rope and entering the ring.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine and Jake Starr just feet apart here on Breakdown!”

Knots: “This is what Jake wanted!”

Xander steps forward and stands across from Jake Starr. Jake just looks at him. Xander keeps watching him before grabbing the microphone and pulling it out of Jake’s hands. Jake then steps up to him, looking up at Xander. Xander then brings the microphone to his mouth.

Xander: “I’ll make this simple. F[bleep] CHBK and Ravyn. And F[bleep] you too. Why now? Because now I can throw you off the top of the mountain when you actually matter.”

Starr smirks and then turns and nails Xander with a hard right. The crowd cheers. Xander turns back and boots Starr in the face. The crowd ohs and Starr falls back. Xander throws the microphone down before stretching out as Starr starts to get up. The crowd cheers as Ravyn and CHBK disappear from the big screen. Starr gets up and runs at Xander and spears him back into the ropes. Xander clubs him in the back and then again before hoisting him up and just throwing him forward. Starr hits the mat and rolls over and gets up and Xander moves in and goes for another boot, but Starr ducks. Xander turns and Starr nails him with a hard right and then another and another before going to the ribs. Xander shoves him back. Starr rolls back. As he gets up, we see officials running down from the back.

Sharper: “Xander and Jake! They’re going at it. Xander just using his strength, but Starr getting up and showing his scrappiness!”

Knots: “Xander’s almost taunting him, but Starr doesn’t care. He’s going for blood!”

Starr gets up and runs back at Xander and nails him with a hard right and then another before Xander nails him with one. Starr fires back before officials get up in between the two of them. They start to pull Starr back. Xander just smirks as he’s pulled back before he looks around at the officials holding him back. Starr then keeps trying to get free before Xander throws one official back and pulls out and runs forward and Starr steps forward and takes a shot from Xander. He falls back and Starr turns and nails him with another shot and officials again get control, getting Xander and Starr back. The crowd continues to cheer, looking on as Xander and Starr try to get away from the officials and get free.

Sharper: “Officials trying to regain control here as Xander and Starr want to do whatever they can to get to each other!”

Knots: “They can get that at Retribution! But they want to go now!”

Sharper: “And all what Xander said…he wants to throw Jake Starr from the top of the mountain!”

Xander and Starr continue to try and get free as officials hold them back as best as they can and the scene slowly fades out to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Mr. D is shown walking through the backstage area. We then see Regan Street still in her wrestling gear walking over to him.

Regan: “Hey!”

Mr. D: “Oh good…exactly who I was hoping to run into.”

Mikaela runs over to them.

Mr. D: “Relax Mikaela-“

Regan: “Oh planned to give me some fun with the US Title. Retribution’s coming around and if you need your top title defended-“

Mr. D: “No, but I did hear your little discussion with Bree.”

Regan: “Spying on me now.”

Mr. D: “More a chance situation where you happened to not notice a cameraman filming nearby. I’ll make your life easy. Retribution, US Title will be on the line. But I’m going to let a couple of people who have an issue with you and you have an issue with them get their shot….Sam Raine and Ikiro Yoshida.”

Regan: “Not even hiding your true colours.”

Mr. D: “One of them you planned to talk to me about as is, right?”

Regan says nothing. Regan then turns and walks off as Mikaela turns and follows as Mr. D watches them leave and we cut away.

Giovanni Aries & Jason Helms vs. Gigi & Maddy Steward

“Real Wild Child” plays throughout the arena as the fans gets excited and stand on their feet cheer. Gigi Steward steps out behind the curtain with Maddy walking beside her and they walks onto the stage in their wrestling gear and wearing her Team Desire hooded. She strikes a pose on the stage and holds her hand showing off a bedazzled skeleton hand jewelry and she makes a fist with it. She gives a cold blooded stare at the wrestling getting herself psyched.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, they are Gigi Steward and Madison Steward, they are Team Desire 2.0!”

She then marches onward to the ring. She takes off her jacket and drops it on the aisle for ring crew to pick it up. She walks around the ring and marches up the ring steps and enters the ring. She shouts at the crowd and throws her arms up in the air just trying to get a reaction for them. Gigi smirks at the main camera and retreats to her corner.

Sharper: “The Stewards about to compete in tag team action here, but who knows what awaits them?”

Knots: “Just like Katie! Who knows when she’ll show up? We heard soon two weeks ago!”

Sharper: “Yes and at this point, I wonder if this is all an attempt to get a lot of attention on Katie and she’s not pleased with not so many people wondering about it.”

"Mad Hatter" by Melanie Martinez begins to play as Giovanni Aries steps out from behind the curtain as Sam his manager is in tow. Giovanni Aries has on a grey wolf pelt fur jacket on while wearing Oracle sunglasses. We then see Jason Helms walking out from the back with Aniya Helms. The two quickly kiss before glancing back as Leviticus walks out with their advertisement goat. Giovanni Aries turns and smiles as he turns and sits cross-legged on the stage. The goat walks up to him and Aries looks at his eyes and says something to him. Aniya and Jason talk a bit as Leviticus looks at them. Giovanni then gets up and says something to Leviticus before Giovanni turns and Sam and him lead their way to the ring. Jason Helms and Leviticus talk before they start to head to the ring with Aniya following a few strides behind. The goat makes its way to the ring and looks around before bahing at he crowd. Leviticus then reaches into the bag that is placed over its back and pulls out a “Wonderland Club” t-shirt and holds it up. He then throws it into the crowd. He turns and grabs another before throwing it into the crowd. Jason and Giovanni reach the ring as Giovanni looks around.

Aries: "FOLLOW ME DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!!!"

He laughs hysterically before walking up the steps to the ring apron. He faces the crowd and hard camera as he throws his arms out making a cross while looking to the sky. Sam smiles as Jason slides into the ring. He gets up.

Phillips: “And their opponents, accompanied by Aniya Helms, Leviticus and Sam, they are Jason Helms and Giovanni Aries!”

Jason looks around as Giovanni Aries takes off his jacket and hands it to Sam. Sam takes it as the goat walks over and sniffs at it. Sam smiles as she holds it and Leviticus throws another shirt into the crowd. Aniya stays a few feet away.

Knots: “These idiots bring that goat out here.”

Sharper: “And its carrying those altered t-shirts. Giovanni Aries obviously making sure Leviticus and Jason Helms keep up their end in this odd situation.”

Knots: “Odd? This is nuts. There’s a goat at ringside and I think it’s gnawing on that coat! Apparently it has the taste of blood already!”

The bell sounds and Giovanni Aries and Jason Helms look at one another before Giovanni exits, motioning to Jason to start it off. Gigi and Maddy do some rock, paper, scissors, before Maddy wins and stays in the ring. Jason and Maddy watch one another and Jason then lunges and goes for a running clothesline. Maddy rolls underneath and gets up and turns and Jason turns around and Maddy nails him with a jumping forearm shot. She nails him with another one before turning and running into the ropes. She bounces off and Jason goes for a clothesline. Maddy ducks and bounces off the other side and then hits a flying headscissors. Jason rolls through and moves to the corner. Maddy looks at him before throwing her arms in the air. The crowd boos as Maddy then looks around, disappointed. Jason gets up and Maddy turns and runs at Jason and goes for a monkey flip. Jason however blocks it and spins through and places her on the top rope. Jason then nails her with a hard right. Maddy holds onto the ropes and ends up on the apron. She starts to get up and Jason grabs her and hip tosses her back into the ring.

Sharper: “Jason with the strength, just forcing Maddy back into the ring with that hip toss.”

Knots: “Maddy came out strong, but Jason Helms quickly turning that around. Nothing fancy and at least Maddy’s not letting the goat get to her.”

Jason turns and grabs Maddy and scoops her up and slams her down. Maddy turns and starts to get up and Jason grabs her and pushes her into the ropes. He turns and fires her into the opposite side. Maddy bounces off and slides between the legs of Jason. Jason steps forward and Maddy gets up and runs at Jason and Jason turns and lifts her up and goes for a back drop. Maddy spins through and sends up on the apron and looks over to see the goat there with Leviticus holding him back. She kicks at him and Jason walks over and kicks at her hands. Maddy spins along the apron and dives into the ring. The crowd roars as Jason smirks. Maddy starts to get up and Jason kicks her in the ribs. He then turns and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Maddy hits a jumping calf kick, catching Maddy in the head. Jason goes for the pin.

Maddy kicks out. Both get up and Jason grabs Maddy, but Maddy reaches up and hits a quick jawbreaker, causing Jason to staggers back, dazed. Giovanni then tags himself in as Maddy turns around and tags in Gigi.

Sharper: “Maddy dazing Jason Helms. Giovanni Aries has seen plenty. He’s now in and Maddy getting in Gigi to try and turn this fully in the favour of the Stewards!”

Knots: “If she can figure out what the hell Giovanni is going to do!”

Giovanni enters and Gigi slingshots in. She runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Giovanni lifts her up, but Gigi spins through. She then quickly goes for a school boy.

Giovanni kicks out. Gigi falls over. She ends up at the ropes and pulls away as the goat remains there, now actually chewing on the ring apron before Gigi turns around and Giovanni kicks her in the ribs. He then hits a single underhook suplex. Gigi winces and turns. She starts to get up and Giovanni grabs her and hits a snap back suplex. He turns and goes for the pin.

Gigi kicks out. She turns and Giovanni grabs her and pulls her up. He then spins her around before turning and whipping her into the ropes. Gigi bounces off and Giovanni Aries kicks her in the ribs. He starts to double underhook her, but Gigi moves around, trying to get free before falling back and rolling through. Giovanni runs after and goes for a knee, but Gigi dodges and Giovanni hits the corner. He turns around and Gigi jumps up and hits a dropkick to the jaw and Giovanni falls to the corner. Gigi gets up and steps up to the middle turnbuckle and hits an enziguri kick. Giovanni falls to a knee.

Sharper: “Gigi fighting here. Hard enziguri and that brings Giovanni Aries to a knee.”

Knots: “Just get a few more kicks in and you can get the hell out of here. She’s now gotten weirded out by that damn goat!”

Giovanni starts to get up and Gigi grabs him and runs out with a bulldog. She rolls over and hooks the leg.

Giovanni kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up and Gigi grabs him and clubs him in the back and then again before running into the ropes. She bounces off and Giovanni lifts her up and backs up before back dropping her over the top rope. Gigi lands on the mats right next to the goat, who jumps up a bit and moves around before starting to go right over to Gigi and Gigi rolls over before moving away.(1) She then looks at the goat and lets out a small Goddess Scream. (2) She then gets up and storms over towards the announce table. (3)

Gigi: “No! I’m done with this. Done with this disrespect! I’m a Steward!”

Maddy drops down and checks on her, trying to calm her down. (4) Gigi paces a bit and shakes her head no. (5)

Sharper: “Gigi Steward snapping here.”

Knots: “She was just about to be gnawed on by a goat!”

Sharper: “The mind games I guess, if we can call them that…they’ve gotten to Gigi.”

Knots: “It’s not mind games. It’s ridiculousness!”

Gigi keeps pacing before talking to Maddy and suddenly we then see Giovanni Aries running to the ropes and hitting a flip dive onto both Gigi and Maddy. The crowd roars. (1) Giovanni rolls over and grabs at Gigi before lifting her up and turning and rolling her into the ring. (2) Giovanni rolls in after and Gigi stirs. Giovanni then runs at Gigi and clotheslines her down. He stops at the corner before tagging in Jason. Jason climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Gigi and dives off with the Forgotten No More. The crowd ohs and Jason goes for the pin.

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Jason Helms and Giovanni Aries!”

Maddy leans against the announce table as Leviticus throws another shirt into the crowd before looking around and starting to pull the goat away. The goat keeps trying to gnaw at the ring apron before Leviticus can pull it away. Jason Helms gets up as Giovanni turns to him and smiles before pulling himself to the floor. Jason Helms shakes his head as he drops down and joins Aniya.

Sharper: “Thanks to the distraction, Giovanni Aries and Jason Helms with the win.”

Knots: “To the distraction…to the distress! Gigi was right! She’s a Steward! She shouldn’t be harassed by a goat!”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries and Jason Helms still took advantage as Giovanni insurance to make sure that Leviticus and Jason are on his side, not the Lizard King…”

Knots: “Oh stop it…”

Sharper: “It pays off for them here.”

Giovanni Aries and Sam walk to the back as Jason and Aniya Helms follow. Leviticus pulls the goat up the rampway slowly, taking one last moment to throw a t-shirt into the crowd, before we cut away.

We then open up backstage to see Tommy Valentine standing outside of the locker room of Dark Fantasy with a baseball bat.

Tommy: “Hey! Come on! Open up! I want to talk! With my friend here”!

Tommy kicks at the door before swinging the bat at the door. He then rears back and swings it again before we see officials running in and cutting him off from pulling the bat back again. Tommy tries to fight around.

Tommy: “Come on! I just want to say hi to CHBK and Ravyn and maybe Syren too!”

Tommy is pulled back as the crowd roars and the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We see a shot of what appears to be a graveyard. The camera moves past a couple of headstones. It then stops at the third, where we see an empty beer can next to one stone. The camera passes another stone before we see someone placing their foot on the back of the headstone, before tying up their shoe laces. The person stomps down and throws another beer can down to the ground before we hear a cough and then the person squats down next to the headstone, back to the camera. We hear the sound of a spray paint can being shook before the person starts to write on the back of the headstone in white spray paint. Slowly the message becomes clear on the screen. “Phreak is coming…” He finishes his message and tosses the can of spray paint down to the ground before then turning and just walking off as the camera remains focused on the message as the scene fades to black.

Breakdown returns, opening up backstage. We see Regan Street walking backstage with Mikaela Street before we see Andrew Raynes leaning against a wall.

Raynes: “Hey…Regan!”

Regan and Mikaela stop and Mikaela sees Raynes and turns to Regan.

Mikaela: “I’ll see you at the locker room.”

Mikaela turns and walks off.

Raynes: “See ya…”

Regan: “What do you want?”

Raynes: “Just heard the match for your title…figured I’d give you the heads up. It’s going to be a singles match.”

Regan: “So sure?”

Raynes: “I did what I said about Dylan right? Well, I plan to take out Ikiro Yoshida next week.”

Raynes turns and walks off. Regan Street turns and watches him leave. Unlike last time, she shows a more obvious smirk as the scene cut back to ringside.

Owen Cruze vs. Sammy Thomas Davies

We cut to the ring to see Sammy Thomas Davies stretching out in the ring with Clamidiya on the floor.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a ten minute time limit. First, already in the ring, from the Red Light District, accompanied by Clamidiya, he is Sammy Thomas Davies!”

Sammy turns and holds his arm up as the crowd cheers. The lights dim and flicker, as a voice booms throughout the arena.

“All I ever wanted was to leave a legacy. Something with which I would be remembered”

The voice is easily recognizable, and an ‘Icon’ chant starts to roll through the arena, as Steven Coopers ‘Born to Do’ kicks in, Owen Cruze stepping nervously out onto the stage.

Phillips: “His opponent, currently on his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, he is Owen Cruze!”

With a simple nod and a salute, Owen makes his way down the rampway towards the ring. Owen jumps up onto the apron and turns, leaning back against the ropes, his arms either side of him. Owen steps into the ring and makes his way to every side of the ring applauding the fans with a huge grin on his face before standing in the center of the ring, and looking up at the arena lights nodding his head. Owen then runs to the ropes and bounces off them, before heading to his corner and waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze looked solid at Trios Tournament. For his first significant matches, he held his own. He got a bit overzealous and he showed that lack of experience, by trying to do too much.”

Knots: “Yeah, but people are expecting him to be the next Messiah, damn it.”

Sharper: “That may be a bit unfair, but we’ll see what he can do without any tag partners. On his own here and against a former Tag Team Champion in Sammy Thomas Davies!”

Owen looks at Sammy as the referee calls for the bell. The crowd cheers faintly and Owen Cruze walks forward and goes to get his arms up for a collar and elbow tie-up, but Sammy lunges and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Owen falls back to the corner. Sammy then pulls him out of the corner and hoists him up and hits a snap back suplex. Owen rolls over, holding his back in pain. Sammy turns to him. The crowd boos a bit before Sammy turns and goes over to him and rolls him onto his back.

Owen kicks out. Owen rolls over to the ropes. He starts to pull himself up and Sammy walks over and clubs him in the back and then again.

Sharper: “Davies all over Cruze. Not giving him any chance to figure things out.”

Knots: “Experience move there. Cruze has the hype. Force him to panic.”

Sammy then grabs Owen and whips him across the ring. Owen bounces off and Sammy goes for a clothesline. Owen ducks and Sammy stops and turns and Owen jumps up and hits a step-up enziguri. Sammy hits the mat. He rolls over and starts to get up. Owen looks at him and jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

Sammy kicks out. Both get up and Sammy hits a kick to the ribs. Owen falls to his knees. Sammy turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Owen and Owen gets up and Sammy dives off for a crossbody, but Owen counters with a powerslam. The crowd roars. Owen gets up and runs into the ropes. He bounces off as Sammy gets back up and Owen spins around him into a float over DDT. The crowd erupt in cheers. Owen rolls over.

Sharper: “He floats over. That agility. Great DDT!”

Knots: “Caught Sammy before he could even figure out what was going on!”

Cruze goes for the pin.

Sammy kicks out. Both men start to get up and Sammy slowly rolls over and gets up and turns around to Owen before Owen runs into the ropes, bounces off and nails him with a Yakuza kick. Sammy hits the mat and slowly rolls over. Owen watches him and looks around. He then runs into the ropes behind Sammy before bouncing off and jumps up and hits the Cruze Stomp. Sammy hits the mat and rolls to his back.

Sharper: “Cruze Stomp!”

Knots: “Sammy’s out! Driven into the mat!”

Cruze dives onto him and hooks the leg.

The bell sounds.

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

The crowd cheers a bit. Owen Cruze gets up and has his arm raised. He looks around and nods before going over to the corner and climbing up to the middle turnbuckle. The crowd cheers some more.

Sharper: “Despite some early trouble, Sammy Thomas Davies used his experience, but Owen was able to weather that!”

Knots: “Yeah. Sammy I thought had a plan. He tried to get Owen off onto his back foot. Owen held fast. Not bad kid.”

Sharper: “A solid singles debut for the next generation. For Orlando Cruze’s son, Owen Cruze. Well done.”

Owen Cruze celebrates a bit on the corner as Sammy Thomas Davies slowly rolls over to the ropes and is helped out by Clamidiya. Owen Cruze continues to celebrate in the ring before we cut away.

Backstage, we see Mr. D and Ace Marshall standing outside of his locker room.

Ace: “So you found out? He’s flying high as a kite and it’s not because he was shot out of a cannon.”

Mr. D: “Ace…we’ve had the same concerns about him for a while and he’s been passing his tests.”

Ace: “Got someone watching his penis when he pisses? Just saying-“

Mr. D: “You know that’s standard. We take it seriously. Nothing has shown up that causes us concern. He’s just eclectic.”

Ace: “How about you just give him tests by the ten minutes. That’ll be fun.”

Mr. D: “Ace…you’re facing Giovanni Aries at Retribution. And if I were you, I’d stop joking around or trying to screw with him because he may be odd, but he believes you screwed him over. And to be honest, I’m curious what this Wonderland Match is. So I’m allowing it.”

Ace: “Are you on drugs? Do you even know what the hell it is?!”

Mr. D: “Not at all. So while Giovanni can bring his goats and be odd…you get to deal with all of that first hand. But don’t worry. We’ll keep testing him to make sure he’s clean. Don’t need to waste your time or money next week.”

Mr. D turns and walks off as Ace watches him leave. Breakdown cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

We open up to see Marie Jones with Kayla Jones and Angelica Jones backstage in the locker room area.

Marie: “Can’t believe you’re going to be leaving.”

Angelica: “Don’t know if it’s permanent. But we need something fresh.”

Kayla: “Yeah, but you…you need to trust what you can do.”

Marie: “I know.”

Angelica: “And we’ll be always in your corner.”

Marie nods.

Kayla: “Here. We’ll go for drinks. There’s a nice place downtown.”

Marie: “That’ll be nice…I’ll be right back.”

Angelica: “You okay?”

Marie: “Just one thing you said earlier. It’s given me an idea of what to do tonight. Beyond just earning a TV title shot.”

Marie turns and heads off as we cut to the ring.

Konrad Raab vs. Edward Adams

The opening to “Man In Motion/St Elmo’s Fire” by John Parr starts to play, bringing a lukewarm negative reaction from the crowd. With the opening lyrics, “300P” Edward Adams struts out on top of the ramp, looking out over the crowd with a face absolutely awash of arrogance – he knows he’s great, and is completely deaf to the reactions of the crowd. As the lyrics continue at a low tone, he makes his way down towards the ring.

He jumps onto the apron from the floor, holding onto the top rope with one arm, hanging by one arm and one leg over the floor. The crowd continues to jeer while he jaws at them before pulling himself into the ring. He moves to the corner, motioning to pull himself onto the ropes, but opts not to, only drawing further ire from the fans.

Sharper: “The man who is known as a troublemaker, Edward Adams making his way to the ring. Adams will be taking on none other than a man we’ve seen once tonight in Konrad Raab. Adams will surely be looking to get a win here tonight and gain some momentum.”

Knots: “Yeah Raab came out here to make the save for some locals after they were used and abused by Harr Megiddo earlier tonight. Raab will definitely have to grow eyes in the back of his head.”

Cold as Ice by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his blue and white mask with white hair along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iceman on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck.

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

He then high fives the fans as he goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and does a holdup on each turnbuckle and everyone cheers him as he gets down from the turnbuckle and does a few boxing punches to the cameras before he looks at Adams waiting for the match to start.

The referee signals for the bell. Raab steps to the center of the ring and seems to go for a tie-up, only for Adams to roll out of the ring, earning boos.

Knots: “Adams letting Raab know that he isn’t ready just yet.”

Sharper: “We don’t share the same opinion, partner. Not being ready is putting in lightly.”

Raab motions for Adams to get into the ring, as the ref keeps Raab away from the ropes. Adams tells the referee to keep Raab back. Raab backs away as Adams slowly makes his way into the ring. Adams is shown keeping his eyes on Raab as he uses the ropes to pull himself up to his feet.

Raab steps forward, and goes for another tie-up, but Adams hits a quick kick to the midsection, before taking Raab down with a hip toss. Adams then locks in a side headlock. Raab struggles for a few moments before shifting his legs, managing to roll out of the headlock. Adams quickly gets to his feet as Raab gets to one knee and they lock eyes.

Raab slowly gets to his feet as Adams is shown smirking. Adams now goes for a tie-up. Raab locks up with Adams, backing him into a corner, where Raab delivers a series of knife edge chops. Adams grabs at his chest as the crowd cheers Raab.

Sharper: “Those knife edge chops bringing welts to Adams’ chest. I think Raab is letting Adams know that he isn’t playing games.”

Knots: “He’s the Iceman! Not sure why he is trying to warm Adams’ heart!”

Raab grabs Adams and goes to whip him into the opposite corner, but Adams reverses, taking Raab down with a spinebuster. Adams goes for the cover.

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Raab kicks out.

Sharper: “First pin attempt of the match. Raab kicking out at one.”

Adams lifts Raab off of the mat, but Raab fires away with a few punches to the abdomen before connecting with an enziguri. Raab then goes for the cover.

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Adams kicks out. Raab picks Adams up from the mat before taking him back down again with a release German suplex. Raab gets to his feet and goes to pick Adams up, but Adams manages to roll out of the ring, drawing boos from the crowd. Adams is shown holding his back.

Adams: “I need a minute. I need a minute.”

Sharper: “Adams is trying to slow things down by taking his time outside. Raab is ready to go.”

Knots: “He’s been ready to go. He came out trying to pick a fight earlier. Someone needs to tell him to…chill….”

Adams slowly climbs back into the ring. Raab charges, but Adams manages to take him down with a quick jumping knee strike. Raab stumbles back. Adams charges, but Raab hits a surprise superkick. Adams stumbles and leans into the ropes. Raab grabs Adams before taking him down with another release German suplex. Raab then goes for the pin, as the camera pans around, showing Har Megiddo making their way down to the ring.

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Adams kicks out. Raab gets to his feet before noticing the members of Har Megiddo slowly surrounding the ring.

Sharper: “Now, what in the hell are they doing out here?”

Knots: “I’m sure they are simply observing Raab in the ring.”

As Raab is shown watching Har Megiddo circle the ring, Adams runs up behind Raab rolling him into a school boy pin attempt.

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Raab manages to kick out. Adams stomps on Raab before grabbing his legs. Adams then seems to go for a Figure-Four leglock, but Raab reaches up and pulls him down into an inside cradle.

Sharper: “Adams tried to go for the figure four, but Raab got him…inside cradle…”

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3!!!

The crowd cheers as the ref makes the three. Behemoth is shown looking at Malphas and nodding.

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

Sharper: “Raab with the win, but I don’t think he is going to have much time to celebrate.”

Behemoth, Malphas, and Kali are shown climbing onto the ring apron, surrounding Raab. Raab moves around the ring, trying to keep his eyes on all three. Raab then motions for them to get into the ring. Behemoth goes to get into the ring, but Raab rushes toward him. Behemoth enters and Raab clubs him in the back and then again and again.

Sharper: “Har Megiddo surrounding the ring.”

Knots: “And he’s actually calling them in. Raab wants to fight!”

Sharper: “Behemoth obliging!”

Raab gets another shot in before Malphas grabs him from behind and spins him around before hoisting his arm up and nailing him with a heart punch. Raab hits the mat, holding his chest and turns.

Sharper: “The heart punch! Come on! That’s a fifty year old man. They’re going for his heart!”

Knots: “Trying to do some damage!”

Malphas then grabs Raab as Raab struggles and Kali walks over and kicks him in the ribs and then again and again. Raab falls over and coughs a bit. He slowly stirs and Behemoth gets up and looks at Malphas before they start to pull Raab up by his mask. Just then, we see Sophie James and David Callahan run out from the back. Sophie James is running out without a weapon, but David Callahan has a steel chair. Sophie James slides into the ring and Malphas and Behemoth throw Raab down and step forward. She ducks under and runs into the ropes, running past Kali and nailing Malphas with a hard right. Malphas doesn’t move, but Callahan slides in with a steel chair. He gets up and nails Malphas in the back with it. Malphas grimaces and staggers forward. Callahan then turns and nails Behemoth in the arm. Kali exits the ring as Callahan looks at Sophie, unsure of what to do. Sophie then nods at him and Callahan holds the chair up in front of Malphas and Sophie runs into the ropes and jumps up and dropkicks the chair into Malphas. Malphas falls into the ropes. Raab then starts to get up and winces before Sophie turns as Behemoth kicks her in the ribs. Callahan turns and kicks Behemoth before Raab and him clothesline him up and over the top rope. Behemoth however lands on his feet. Kali snaps at Malphas who steps through the ropes to the floor. Raab backs up, holding his chest as Callahan looks around before turning and checking on James.

Sharper: “Sophie James and David Callahan, with the help of a chair, and they still only barely got Har Megiddo out.”

Knots: “Never took them off their feet! But Raab better say thank you to James and Callahan. They’re the only reason he may still have a career!”

James helps Sophie up as Sophie holds her ribs and looks at Har Megiddo as they start to move to the entrance way. Damian Angel then walks out from the back and down at them. He then smiles, a microphone in one hand, and a cane in the other.

Damian: “Konrad….This is what you wanted. You wanted a fight.”

Raab turns to the stage and points at Damian.

Damian: “Well, part of that is correct. You however called me out. So I’ll make you a deal. If you and your little friends can survive a match with my instruments of destruction…then I will give you your bout and take you to hell personally.”

The crowd roars as Damian turns to Har Megiddo and just flashes a look at them. They turn and nod before heading up the rampway towards the back. Konrad Raab nods and Sophie pats him on the back as Callahan looks around, a bit more nervous.

Sharper: “Damian Angel making the challenge this time. But they have to get through Har Megiddo!”

Knots: “Not just that, but I think he just lumped Sophie and David in with Raab and I don’t know if that’s what, well, at least Callahan wanted!”

Har Megiddo heads to the back as Damian Angel taps his cane before heading to the back and we cut away.

Backstage we see Hana Ito standing by with Gable Winchester, the SCW Adrenaline Champion. The crowd cheers seeing him. Nikki Walton stands with him.

Hana: “I am Hana Ito and I’m standing by with the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Gable Winchester and you will be facing Andrew Raynes at Retribution, but Andrew has been busy sending messages tonight, to Autumn Valentine and to Ikiro Yoshida.”

Gable: “Well I’m sure Gable can handle himself, but I will be around if he wants to take liberties, I’m not letting another situation like what happened to Dylan happen. As for Autumn…she could kick your ass and Andrew…if you want to make sure you have no chance, keep going. Because the Man of Win is getting really pissed off at all.”

Hana: “Thank you for your time.”

Gable nods.

Hana: “Breakdown is back after this.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Blake Mason and Bree Lancaster in their locker room. There’s a knock at the door as Scott Burnside walks over to the door. Blake and Bree talk about something before Mr. D walks into the room with Scott Burnside standing next to him.

Blake: “Well this is rich.”

Mr. D: “My last visit.”

Blake: “Guess we should be honoured. Is it to right another wrong? Bree getting her singles title shot.”

Mr. D: “Only have correct. Here to right a wrong, but nothing to do with Bree. I stand by that decision and if she doesn’t like it, I don’t give a damn.”

Bree: “Excuse me?!”

Blake turns and calms her down. He turns around.

Blake: “You realize she’ll be your World Champion in eleven days and you know that gives us leverage.”

Mr. D: “And if that happens, we deal with it. I’m here about you.”

Blake: “That’s funny. I’m not under contract and if you’re not here to talk about Bree, we have nothing to talk about.”

Mr. D: “Alright, I’ll have security escort you from the premises.”

Mr. D turns away, about to leave.

Blake: “Whoa, wait? What?!”

Mr. D turns back.

Mr. D: “You want to be a manager, that’s fine. But you want to put your hands on contracted talent and a bit more than just protecting your client…and well, you may win. It would just delay things, but probably long enough that you wouldn’t be even allowed in the arena at Retribution and I mean, you missed her title shot against Kelcey at Taking Hold of the Flame last year. You were kicked out of the building before Bree lost again. And well, I don’t know if you want to make it a Trifecta and miss this historic event since clearly you’ve already got the idea that this is inevitable that Bree is going to win.”

Blake grits his teeth.

Blake: “Try me.”

Mr. D: “That’s fine. I’m happy to do so. Because after what you did to Amy and then to Kennedy, I’m sure I have enough of a case to suggest we can ignore your manager’s license for competitor safety.”

Bree: “Blake!”

Blake: “What do you want?”

Mr. D: “That’s easy.”

Mr. D reaches into his blazer pocket and hands an envelope to Blake.

Mr. D: “It’s a new contract. Six months. Your old rate. As a signing bonus, you face Amy Chastaine at Retribution in an unsanctioned match.”

Blake: “Cute…so giving her what she wants. No wonder people think she’s a favourite of yours.”

Mr. D: “No Blake. I just believe that if you attack someone, you’re not going to hide and while she may do anything to face you, I’m not blinded by rage enough to end up having to notorize something SCW will regret. I’m done with the regrets around here. That’s my offer. Sign that, you face Amy at Retribution. Match is unsanctioned. One time only. One on one. But you’re signed to SCW for six months. So if you decide to get in on Bree’s career physically, SCW can hold you accountable.”

Blake: “Only six months.”

Mr. D: “After that, I assume you won’t be able to control yourself and SCW can just ban you outright. No matter how many powerful attorneys you have.”

Blake looks at Mr. D as Bree just glares too.

Mr. D: “Take some time. Make your lawyers look after it. I look forward to hearing from you.”

Mr. D turns and walks off. He opens the door and steps through.

Bree: “You’re not going to do.”

Blake looks at the envelope.

Blake: “He made it unscantioned.”

Bree: “Okay and? Amy will come after you. I want you there to hold my hand when I’m World Champion.”

Blake: “I know…I know.”

Blake looks at the envelope as we then cut away.

The Gothfather vs. Aaron Blackbourne

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the SCW Television Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, from New York; weighing in at 235 pounds.. THE GOTHFATHER!”

The arena goes black as the guitar solo for the Godfather tune starts to play, causing the Titan Tron to turn red before in white the name of the Gothfather emerges. From the curtains a dark figure emerges as he walks slowly towards the ring, dressed in a mafia suit and gloves on his hands. He slowly walks halfway the entrance way, before stopping and look at the crowd and spits on them. He then turns his attention towards the ring once more and awaits his opponent.

Sharper: “The Gothfather managed to prevail over Dante McCaffery last week to earn this opportunity, and he’s challenging someone he’s no stranger to in Aaron Blackbourne.”

Knots: “He’s already proven once that experience trumps creativity, and doing it again tonight will give him his first taste of true success here in SCW. You think it’ll taste sweeter than any of the wine he’s used to drinking?”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “The Nexus” by Amaranthe begins as a distorted speech that can barely be made out plays amidst the beat, but it’s not long before the song kicks into full gear, and when it does red and white lights begin pulsing on the stage as we see that smoke has begun to engulf it. When the lyrics kick in, the Tron comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the stage in sync with the creative soul himself suddenly shooting up through the smoke and standing tall on the stage with the SCW TV Title around his waist, arms raised and outstretched as the fans erupt into cheers. The lights start to come back on, albeit dimmed, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile.

Phillips: "His opponent, from Seattle, Washington; weighing in at 175 pounds; he is the SCW Television Champion... AARON BLACKBOURNE!"

As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, white spotlights suddenly coming on and converging on him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he passes the TV Title along to the referee to hold up, his gaze shifting to the man waiting for him across the ring.

Sharper: “The last time these two men met, The Gothfather handed Blackbourne his only singles defeat thus far. Since then however, Aaron’s been on fire in the ring, including what many are calling a huge upset over Donovan Kayl last week to become TV Champion.”

Knots: “Let’s be honest for a second Adam: the only reason Kayl fell last week was because he was exhausted from both helping Josh Hudson carry Selena Frost to a Trios contract just days before and also getting his ass kicked once again by Torsten Voigt before somehow surviving at the end. Aaron’s been impressive, but I wouldn’t say he’s ready to go two in a row over guys with far more experience than him just yet.”

The referee signals for the bell and the two men slowly leave their corners, cautiously circling one another. They inch closer as arms extend for a potential lockup, but Blackbourne tries to kick at Gothfather’s hand and he pulls it away in time. The continue to circle, eyes locked as they carefully look to lock up again, but Gothfather suddenly slips behind Blackbourne into a waistlock. The TV Champion manages to free himself with a back elbow and tries to run towards the ropes, but Gothfather grabs him by the tights and yanks him back into a hard clubbing blow across the back! Blackbourne goes down to a knee and the Gothfather keeps him there with a few forearms to the side of the head before he bounces off the ropes and catches him from the side with a low dropkick. Blackbourne quickly rolls away towards the ropes to try and keep his challenge from building any more momentum as the Gothfather just smirks.

Sharper: “We questioned how this rematch would go, and so far it looks like the Gothfather is picking up where he left off from their last encounter.”

Knots: “Blackbourne should’ve just accepted his offer. At least then he wouldn’t have to get hurt along with losing the TV Title.”

Blackbourne starts to use the ropes to get back to his feet, but the Gothfather moves in and lands a few kicks to the midsection to keep him right where he wants him. He irish whips the champion into the ropes and catches him on the rebound with a dropkick. Blackbourne quickly tries to get back to his feet, but it’s not quick enough to avoid getting dropped by a Gothfather clothesline. He considers making a cover but slowly shakes his head, feeling there’s still far too much fight left in his opponent. The Gothfather drags Blackbourne to his feet and irish whips him again before bouncing off the opposite set of ropes, but when he tries to catch the champion with a cross body block Blackbourne suddenly slides underneath and he ends up catching nothing but air before faceplanting into the canvas! Blackbourne quickly rises and takes advantage, running and springboarding off the middle rope to catch the Gothfather before he can start getting back up with a springboard moonsault double knee drop right across the back! Gothfather yells out in pain before Aaron rolls him over into a cover.

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2-

The very second the referee’s hand hits the mat for the two, Gothfather’s shoulder shoots up from the mat.

Sharper: “A unique bit of offense from the ever-creative Blackbourne as he starts to show the veteran he’s picked up a few things from their first battle.”

Knots: “Father Time is a cruel man and this kid seems to know just where he really hit the Gothfather.”

The Gothfather starts to get up, but his rise is halted as he clutches at his back. Still, Blackbourne backs off and waits patiently until his challenger does make it back to his feet before he moves in, dropping the Gothfather with a sleeper slam. Again Gothfather’s arm moves towards his back before he tries to get back up, but once he’s to his knees Blackborune cracks him in the chest with a hard shoot kick. The champion begins to repeat these kicks, peppering his challenger’s chest with them until he backs up briefly and goes to launch a final one perhaps towards the head, but the Gothfather puts his arms up to block. After a moment, he realizes he fell for a feint and lowers them right as Blackbourne instead launches the Unchained Creativity! Gothfather manages to duck this, but before he can celebrate Blackbourne uses the momentum to bounce off the ropes behind him and cracks him across the spine with a stiff soccer kick that echoes throughout the arena!

Knots: “That’s not going to feel good in the morning!”

Sharper: “We’ve mentioned before how dangerous that Unchained Creativity knee strike is. Blackbourne just used it as a feint to get another good shot in on the Gothfather’s back, making it clear he’s willing to throw it early if he has to.”

The Gothfather tries to get back up, but Blackbourne won’t let him get too much distance between them before he hooks him for an exploder suplex. Gothfather, however, manages to land a few elbows to the side of the head to escape disaster. Blackbourne stumbles back a bit before charging in only to get caught with a big spinebuster! Some of the fans gasp at this as Gothfather takes a moment to assess the pain he’s in before he drops into a cover, hooking the leg.

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2…

Blackbourne kicks out! The Gothfather quickly shakes this off though as he catches Blackbourne between the eyes with a fist drop, followed by a second one. He moves to grab one of Blackbourne’s legs before attempting to apply a single leg boston crab, and while the champion looks like he’s in pain it’s clear Gothfather doesn’t have the hold in as deep as he would like as he tries to avoid any further damage to his own back. This easily allows Blackbourne to start crawling towards the ropes, refusing to submit. While the referee is distracted with checking in with the champion, Gothfather slowly starts to undo some of his wrist tape, and once Blackbourne gets close Gothfather releases the single leg crab and floats over into a grounded front facelock. What the referee doesn’t see because of how close the challenger is trying to keep his body to the champion is the Gothfather wrap his wrist tape around Blackbourne’s throat, adding an illegal choke to the hold as well!

Sharper: “Oh come on! Is the Gothfather that desperate that he’s going to try and win by illegally choking Blackbounre out?”

Knots: “I don’t know what you’re talking about Adam. All I see is a perfectly legal front facelock.”

The Gothfather continues to apply pressure, Aaron’s face starting to turn blue from being choked by the wrist tape as he tries to find a way towards the ropes. As the referee checks in, Blackbourne somehow manages to attempt to roll them over, and while the attempt is blocked it does allow the referee to see the tape choking the champion and he immediately demands the Gothfather break the hold, which he does only after disqualification is threatened. He glares at the referee as he removes the rest of the tape and throws it out of the ring before he stalks Blackbourne, waiting as the champion slowly tries to get back to his feet while gasping for air. The moment he’s upright, the Gothfather moves in and attempts to apply the Code of Silence! Blackbourne does everything he can to try and fight off the hold before it’s fully cinched in, and once Gothfather’s hands start trying to clasp together he desperately runs towards the corner and up the turnbuckles, flipping over Gothfather so that while he manages to get most of the hold in, his shoulders are being pinned to the mat!

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2…

Gothfather releases the hold to stop the pin! Blackbourne stumbles back from the momentum as the Gothfather rises as quickly as he can, only to be knocked hard against the turnbuckles by a running front dropkick! Blackbourne bolts across the ring and bounces against the opposite corner before completing the Creative Process! Seeing that Gothfather is too close to the ropes, Blackbourne instead opts to lift him up and tries to Pull the Trigger, but the Gothfather manages to slide off the champion’s shoulders and blasts him Through the Mouth when he turns around! The momentum, however, carries Blackbourne through the ropes and out onto the apron. The Gothfather curses his luck. He heads over before we see Bill Barnhart running down from the back. Gothfather turns and goes over to stop him. Barnhart staggers back and Gothfather looks at him. Barnhart backs up as Blackbourne returns to the ring. Gothfather turns around and suddenly twists out into an arm wrench before lunging in and blasting Gothfather in the jaw with the Unchained Creativity! The Gothfather collapses in a heap and Blackbourne falls on him for the cover.

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3!

The bell rings as “The Nexus” by Amaranthe hits again and the fans cheer as Blackbourne slowly gets up, trying to clear his head as the referee raises his arm and hands him the TV Title.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and STILL SCW television Champion... AARON BLACKBOURNE!”

Sharper:”An incredible back and forth near the end there before Bill Barnhart comes out to make sure Gothfather doesn’t get it. Blackbourne didn’t know, but he proves he’s learned enough from their last encounter to avenge his only singles defeat in SCW thus far!”

Knots: “He better tread lightly going forward, because I doubt the Gothfather is going to forget about this. For Barnhart or for Blackbourne!”

Blackbourne holds up the TV Title with a smile on his face to the delight of the fans as the Gothfather slowly rolls out of the ring, still in a daze from the devastating knee that made his title aspirations fall short tonight.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Donovan Kayl backstage in catering. The crowd cheers seeing him. He finishes stirring a coffee before taking a sip. He lets out an ahh as he turns and we see Marie Jones standing next to him.

Donovan: “It’s almost stunning that SCW catering has better coffee than many coffee joints.”

Marie: “I assume they care…or it’s a fresh pot.”

Donovan: “Probably.”

Marie: “I came to talk to you.”

Donovan: “I figured. That or coffee.”

Marie: “Well it’s you.”

Donovan: “What do you need?”

Marie: “I want to face you at Retribution.”

The crowd cheers a bit.

Marie: “I want to take on people who do this business right. But let’s face it. People were talking about you all last year and after Trios Tournament, you’re as high as you can be without winning the title.”

Donovan: “That could be coming.”

Marie: “You’re going to cash in for Retribution. But you can’t-“

Donovan: “No…but down the road. I have some ideas. But with my dance card free with Torsten Voigt no longer a thorn in my side. Rachel Foxx gone. It would be nice to have a match where it’s someone looking to prove themselves, especially when I’ve been doing that for the last year.”

Marie: “So?”

Donovan: “Happily.”

The crowd cheers.

Marie: “Thank you.”

Donovan: “Don’t. I plan to beat you. That’s the last thing you want.”

Donovan turns and takes another sip of his coffee as Marie watches him leave as we cut to the ringside area.

We open up to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

Sharper: “Looks like Marie Jones’ plan was to challenge Kayl to a match.”

Knots: “Not a bad plan. After Trios Tournament, he had a hell of a night. And if Marie can beat him, that’s going to turn heads.”

Sharper: “Indeed. Speaking about challenges, last week, Sienna Swann came out to this ring and after she saw Selena Frost on crutches, she agreed to give her a rematch at Retribution. But not just any rematch, a sixty-minute ironwoman match.”

Knots: “She’s going to make it so Selena Frost has to keep up with her or she’s going to run circles around her, maybe literally!”

Sharper: “And to that end, earlier today, Laura Steinbeck arranged to have their message played here tonight.”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

We then open up with a shot of a punchbag before showing a sparring ring set up in a wearhouse before we see a slow-motion shot of Sienna Swann, wearing black tights and a pink sports bra walking into the room, taping up her fists. We then cut to a shot of Paris and London Truelove standing off to the side as we see a blonde figure, presumably Sienna, throwing punches into some pads, held by a male, unidentified by the angle.

Paris Truelove: “She really is an inspiration for how much she trains and prepares.”

London Truelove: “Really, if anyone doubts that she should be headlining, just stand back and watch and hope you don’t get too mesmerized.”

We then cut to shot a couple of tighter shots of Sienna throwing punches at the pads before stopping to show a shot of Sienna leaning against a weight bar, her arms over the weights before we see a photographer taking photos.

Laura: “She really is something completely unparalleled in this sport. Even while training, she is able to break into the perfect pose, making her the most desired for any major fitness magazine, let alone fashion.”

Laura is shown briefly as Sienna is shown holding poses as she is holding some small weights in the background. We cut to show shots of Sienna focused while lifting some small weights, focusing on her toning and endurance. This is followed by a shot of her back in the ring, throwing a few punches at the pads. We then see a shot of her standing by the punching bag as we see the man training her, former SCW United States Champion, Nate Lawson.

Lawson: “When Laura approached, at first, I thought she may just be another pretty face.”

We then cut to see Lawson giving Sienna some guidance before improving her stance a bit and then moving back behind the punching bag before we see Sienna move in with a hard forearm shot and then another before spinning through with a spinning back elbow.

Lawson: “Then I realized she’s quite capable. And trained well.”

Sienna is then shown throwing another combination, this time a hard right before knee to the side of the punching back before hitting a right forearm and then spinning through into a spin kick to the punching bag. Lawson nods. We then see a shot of her posing, holding a punch at the bag as Lawson can be seen folding his arms in the background, pacing a bit. The photographer takes a few photos.

Laura: “Few can do a meaningful workout and look this good. That’s why all of that former Perfect Ten stuff with Kelcey, no…sorry. She’s surpassed her and Selena is going to find that out. Already realized she couldn’t beat her in thirty minutes.”

Sienna then is shown throwing a couple of snap jabs at Lawson as he moves back, leaning Sienna to move in with a high spin kick to the pads. Lawson gives her some training as we then see shots of Sienna Swann off at the side of the warehouse, leaning against the wall, looking down, breathing heavily before we see a couple of photos being taken. This is followed by a shot of her skipping and going faster and faster as she clearly is trying to show off her endurance, while getting her heart rate up. The footage slows down a bit as she crosses her arms and continues to skip for a few moments before seeing her pacing back and forth, catching her breath and nodding to someone off camera. We then cut to see her throwing more combinations with Lawson.

Sienna: “People wonder why I had a change of mind. The put it to how you looked. Please…I’m hardly that vain.”

Sienna is then shown hitting a hard Kiss of an Angel into the pads in the ring. We then hear Lawson.

Lawson: “Again!”

Sienna turns around and turns before planting her and lunging again and nailing the pad another time.

Sienna: “I did it because now is the perfect time to show you that while you may have dominated Kelcey, you will never dominate me, the FUTURE of this sport.”

We see a shot of Sienna leaning on a weight bench, bottle of water in her hand, looking right into the camera.

Sienna: “I make it clear that I am someone people should pay to see. I’m a special attraction. And I’m going spend every moment until Retribution training and making sure I’m ready not only to compete for sixty minutes.”

We see a shot of Sienna lifting weights again before we see some in-action photos being taken. This is followed by a shot of Sienna Swann intentionally doing some posed shots while against the wall. We then see Sienna Swann doing some more skipping as Lawson and Laura can be seen talking in the background.

Sienna: “But to dominate. You wanted this Selena. You’re getting it. Ready or not. And if you’re not ready, you couldn’t beat me in thirty, I won’t let you in sixty…and I will humiliate you if you can’t bring it.”

We then see shots of Sienna hitting the Kiss of an Angel knee on the punching back before seeing her hitting another aggressive combination on Lawson before showing an amateur wrestling double-leg takedown on Lawson before showing her moving into a side headlock. She swings the hair out of her face. We then see a shot of Sienna leaning on the top rope of the sparring ring, smirking into the camera as a couple of flashes from a camera are seen.

Sienna: “And I will look damn good…no…PERFECT doing it. Believe it, Selena!”

Lawson is then shown, standing in front of the camera before glancing behind him as we see Sienna Swann practicing some combinations in the ring.

Lawson: “I would.”

We then see a shot of Sienna Swann smirking as she throws a towel over her shoulder and starts to walk out of the training area in slow motion. The Breakdown logo then comes up on the screen.

The Breakdown logo comes up again as “Immortals” plays in the background.

Sharper: “Unbelievable. Taunting Selena Frost.”

Knots: “Hey! She was genuine. Giving her a shot.”

Sharper: “While she’s injured and putting the emphasis on endurance. Come on.”

We then see Dark Fantasy vs. B.A.E. come up on the screen.

Sharper: “But next, we’ll see B.A.E. face Dark Fantasy. Our main event and a lot of tension here. It’s next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns and we open up inside the bus of Selena Frost to see her seated in her bus with her crutches next to her.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Before we go to the ring, Selena, you’ve been here in your bus all night. Not wanting to miss an appearance. I’m sure you saw what Sienna Swann had us play.”

Selena: “Don’t get me started.”

Jessica: “Can I get a comment?”

Selena looks down and clearly thinks a moment.

Selena: “Sienna Swann may be riding high, but come Retribution, I will be as ready as I can be. I meant what I said to Mr. D and to Sienna. She may think she has the advantage thanks to my ankle. But I will be ready to go for Retribution. So she can taunt her training. She can taunt her endurance, but believe me…she’s going to eat those words. If this is my one match at her…with her thinking she’s got me, I’ll figure out some way to knock her off her pedestal. BELIEVE IT!”

The crowd cheers.

Jessica: “Thank you. Back to ringside.”

We cut back to the ring.

B.A.E. vs. Dark Fantasy

The lights around the arena dim leaving the spotlights focused on the stage.

“I’ve got the gift of one-liners,
And you’ve got the curse of curves!”

The opening to “Misery Business” by Paramore suddenly hits the PA system as the spotlights on the stage flash between pink and white and the video screens around the arena begin to play.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

After a few moments the curtains part and CHBK, Ravyn Taylor and Syren make their way out on the stage. Ravyn and Syren are wearing matching pink ring jackets. CHBK just stands in the background as Syren and Ravyn look out at the crowd. Syren proudly holds the SCW World Championship over her shoulder. Syren blows a kiss to the crowd as Ravyn Taylor just smirks. The crowd begin to boo as the trio make their way to the ring. CHBK reaches the ring and hops onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. He then walks towards the middle of the ring. Ravyn climbs the ring steps and Syren stops in front of the camera and flicks her hair back before singing along with the lyrics, mouthing the words “And if you could then you know you would, cause god it just feels so”, before taking a few more steps and spinning back around to the camera, completing the chorus by mouthing “it just feels SO good!”

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, with TV Time remaining and is your main event of the evening! First, on their way to the ring, accompanied by the Canadian Heartbreak Kid, from Malibu, California, this is Ravyn Taylor and, the SCW World Champion, Syren, collectively they are Dark Fantasy!”

Syren points to herself, shouting to the fans “greatest tag team EVER” as they boo even more before she continues walking to the ring and leaps up on to the apron, ducking under the middle rope and wiggling her ass to the crowd to tease the fans. Once inside the ring Syren and Ravyn climb the turnbuckles, posing on the middle turnbuckles. CHBK remains in the middle of the ring as Ravyn looks down at herself. Both Ravyn and Syren pose with Syren singing along to the song lyrics even more. Syren flips off the ropes athletically. They gather in the corner. Ravyn and Syren kiss and the fans let out a little cheer mixed in with a lot of boos. Ravyn collapses to a seated position in the corner fanning herself with her hand as Syren ducks down beside her. CHBK drops down to the floor and stands in the corner. Syren hands him the SCW World Championship which he places his over his shoulder.

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy returning to action tonight in this one. B.A.E. about to get a chance to get a taste of revenge.”

Knots: “Syren handing CHBK that World Title and that’s a title between those three has been held thirteen times. And soon, will be held by Kennedy Street for the second time!”

Sharper: “We’ll see about that. Dark Fantasy already has had some fun with Kennedy, with Bree, and even Jake Starr and Xander Valentine earlier. You wonder where everyone’s head will be at.”

The arena goes dark. “Unity” by Shinedown plays throughout the arena as the words BRAVERY with footage of Amy Chastaine in action, then ELEGANCE with shots of Kennedy Street. The word BAE comes across the screen as the lights come back on, both Amy Chastaine and Kennedy Street are standing at the entrance with their arms raised high, hand to hand as the Chorus of “Unity” begins to play. The two ladies make their way down to the ring, focusing on Dark Fantasy in the ring.

Phillips: “Their opponents, from New Orleans, Louisiana and Malibu, California respectively, They are Amy Chastaine and Kennedy Street, they are B.A.E.!”

Amy and Kennedy end at the ringside area and look at each other before both turn and run at the ring. They slide in and get up as Syren and Ravyn run over. Ravyn goes over to Amy as Kennedy goes over to Syren. Syren clubs Kennedy in the back and then again and again as Ravyn grabs Amy, but Amy uses her size to push her back into the Dark Fantasy corner. She nails her with a shoulder into the ribs and then another before Syren turns and whips Kennedy into the ropes. Kennedy bounces off and Syren goes for a clothesline. Kennedy ducks it and stops. Syren turns and Kennedy jumps up with a crescent kick. Syren hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. Kennedy goes after her as she turns and Amy pulls Ravyn out and pulls her into the middle of the ring. Kennedy turns and Amy and Kennedy whip her across the ring. Ravyn bounces off and Kennedy and Amy both launch her on the rebound with a huge back drop. Ravyn rolls over as Kennedy turns and stays in the ring as Amy backs up to the corner and exits.

Sharper: “B.A.E. in control. Big back drop and Ravyn Taylor just figuratively sent into the lights.”

Knots: “And Amy knows this is Kennie’s fight. She’s giving it to her and Kennedy going right after Ravyn.”

Sharper: “And a lot of history there. Remember Retribution a couple of years ago, with Kennedy and Syren competing for the World Title. Ravyn Taylor when she first won the World Title at Rise to Greatness. We remember Monarchy, but Kennedy Street was the champion entering into that match.”

Knots: “She’s not the same person she was then.”

Kennedy grabs Ravyn and nails her with a forearm she gets up. Ravyn falls into the ropes. Kennedy chops her. The crowd woos. She then whips her across the ring. Ravyn hits the mat and Kennedy hits a back elbow. The crowd cheers as Ravyn hits the mat. Kennedy goes for the pin.

Ravyn kicks out. She turns and starts to get up. Kennedy grabs her and wrenches her arm. She then pulls her into a short-arm clothesline. Ravyn hits the mat and gets up. She shakes it off and Kennedy grabs her and pushes her into the corner and forearms her in the jaw and then again. She whips Ravyn across the ring. Kennedy runs after and Ravyn jumps up and goes for the float over, but instead catches Kennedy by landing her on shoulders with her feet. She then hits a headscissors, taking Kennedy into the middle turnbuckle. She winces and Ravyn gets up. Kennedy pulls herself up and turns as Ravyn hits a discus forearm and Kennedy falls back into the corner. Ravyn then grabs her by the head and runs her face first along the top rope. The crowd boos as Ravyn turns taunting Kennedy. She then grabs her arm and drags her over to Syren. She then tags her in.

Sharper: “Ravyn, crafty as always. Even just in how this whole follow-up has been. Lurking in the shadows and only reminding everyone of that weeks after and who knows what she’s had time to plan.”

Knots: “Her and CHBK, but now Syren is in and I don’t like this. It’s two on one.”

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy, one of the most decorated teams in SCW history. The longest reigning tag team champions in SCW History too.”

Ravyn holds on and Syren enters and kicks Kennedy in the chest. Ravyn stomps her in the back and Syren kicks her again in the chest. Kennedy rolls over as Ravyn exits. Syren then stomps her in the face. Kennedy rolls over and slowly pull herself up and Syren grabs her and hoists her up and hits a back suplex. She turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and hits a running leg drop. She goes for the pin.

Kennedy kicks out. She turns and Syren grabs her and slowly pulls her up. She then runs her over and places her on the middle turnbuckle. She then leans against her back, choking her on the ropes. Amy snaps at the official.

Syren steps back and backs up. The referee reprimands her as Ravyn runs over on the apron and boots Kennedy in the side of the head. Kennedy rolls over and falls into the ring. Amy enters the ring and Syren turns and points her out. The referee turns and stops Amy and starts to get her out as Syren runs over and grabs Kennedy and pulls her up before scoop slamming her up and down before clapping her hands. Ravyn enters the ring and then hits a knee drop on Kennedy. She then places her knee on Kennedy’s throat as Amy exits and the referee turns around before starting to count.

Ravyn gets up and the referee gets in her face, asking about the tag. CHBK points out he heard one. Syren then claps her hands before Ravyn turns and grabs Kennedy. Kennedy winces and Ravyn grabs her and nails her with a hard right. Kennedy staggers back into the corner. Ravyn follows up and kicks her in the ribs.

Sharper: “This is just why Dark Fantasy is so good as a team. They know each other. They know the ins and outs.”

Knots: “Add CHBK out there. I’m sure he’s telling Syren right now what to look for.”

Sharper: “And Kennedy Street needs to figure out how to shut this down to get Amy in there.”

Knots: “Get Amy in there, so you can recover and then go for revenge!”

Ravyn then chops Kennedy. She grabs her and whips her across the ring. Kennedy hits the opposite corner. Ravyn runs after and nails her with a running clothesline. Kennedy starts to fall out and Ravyn grabs her and spins out before hooking her up. She goes for a vertical suplex, but Kennedy blocks it. Ravyn tries again and Kennedy blocks it again before nailing Ravyn in the ribs. She nails Ravyn in the ribs again before then hoisting her up and throwing her forward with a release front suplex. The crowd cheers and Ravyn rolls over, holding her ribs. Kennedy remains on her knees. Amy reaches out and Ravyn starts to get up and Kennedy then runs at her and jumps up and spins through with the Silver Spoon. The crowd cheers some more. She then looks around before turning and diving for Amy. Amy climbs up to the top rope and Ravyn gets up and Amy dives off with a crossbody into a pin.

Ravyn kicks out. Amy rolls through and nails Syren with a forearm shot. The crowd erupts in cheers. Syren falls back and CHBK holds her up. Syren goes to step in by CHBK stops her as Amy turns back and nails Ravyn with a dropkick.

Sharper: “Amy with the shot on Syren. And then the dropkick!”

Knots: “All changed with the tag. Amy Chastaine is kicking ass!”

Amy gets up and runs into the ropes. Ravyn starts to get up and Amy grabs her head and hits a swinging neckbreaker. She goes for the pin.

Syren breaks it up. She gets up and Kennedy re-enters the ring and turns and goes after Syren. Syren quickly drops down and rolls out of the ring. Kennedy runs over to try and grab at her. The crowd boos as Syren gets out and CHBK then looks at her as Kennedy looks at him, glaring at him. Amy then turns and motions to Kennedy. Kennedy turns around and Kennedy looks at Syren as Amy grabs Ravyn and knees her in the ribs. Kennedy then turns and pulls herself up to the middle turnbuckle. She looks right at Syren as Syren looks back. Amy then hoists Ravyn up and together they hit the Oh Honey. Syren then turns and enters the ring as Amy goes for the pin.

Kennedy nails Syren with a forearm shot and then another as Ravyn kicks out. Amy rolls off and Kennedy nails Syren with a hard right to the ribs and then a left before grabbing her and pulling her out. She then turns and whips her into the ropes before Amy elbows her down. The referee tries to get them out of the ring as CHBK snaps at the referee to get them out too.

Sharper: “The referee losing a bit of control in this one. B.A.E. is setting something up for Syren!”

Knots: “Who cares about the referee! Drop her!”

Amy then pulls her up and turns to Kennedy who kicks her in the ribs. Amy turns and exits to the apron before Kennedy wrenches the arm. She looks around and goes for the Apple of My Eye on Syren. She connects, but as she does, Ravyn runs over and jumps up and shoves Amy off the top rope. Amy falls off, holding onto the top rope enough to land onto the apron before hitting the ground. Syren falls to her knees and Kennedy turns and nails Ravyn with a hard right and then another. The referee tries to get Kennedy out, along with Syren as Amy is down on the floor.

Sharper: “Kennedy going after Ravyn as Ravyn stopped whatever B.A.E. had planned!”

Knots: “Come on! Get some revenge. Ravyn, CHBK and Syren all set you up! Just tee off!”

Kennedy turns and grabs Ravyn and hip tosses her across the ring. Syren starts to get up and Kennedy kicks her in the ribs. She then looks at her before running into the ropes. She bounces off and CHBK sees Amy down before CHBK slides into the ring. Syren staggers and CHBK gets up and clotheslines Kennedy down. The crowd ohs and boos. The bell sounds. CHBK steps forward. He then slides the World Championship down to his hand. Kennedy slowly starts to get up.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, B.A.E.!”

Syren falls to the ropes as Ravyn stirs. CHBK then turns and looks at Kennedy and the referee tells him to get away and CHBK nails the official with a hard right. He then repositions the belt before turning to Kennedy, and pulling her up, but Kennedy pushes him back and turns and hits the Touch of Class to CHBK. The crowd erupts in cheers and CHBK falls to the mat. Kennedy then looks at him and smiles before turning and Ravyn nails her with a forearm and then another. Syren pulls herself up as Amy gets up on the floor.

Sharper: “Kennedy takes down CHBK with the Touch of Class!”

Knots: “Yes! Take his ass down!”

Sharper: “Ravyn coming in. Going after Kennedy!”

Amy starts to get up when we see Blake Mason walk out from the back with Bree Mason. The crowd boos seeing them. We then see Amy turn and notice him as Blake then takes a few steps down. Bree smiles too as Kennedy suddenly fires back at Ravyn and then again. Ravyn falls over and Syren gets up and she nails Kennedy in the side. Kennedy falls to the ropes. Syren turns and grabs at her World Title. She turns and looks at her before running at her and Kennedy reaches up and blocks it. Just then, Ravyn runs across and hits a dropkick to Amy as she focuses on Blake. Amy falls over. Blake smiles. Bree then smiles as she looks in the ring. Kennedy pushes Syren away.

Sharper: “Ravyn takes out Amy. Bree and Blake Mason just watching!”

Knots: “They’re not coming to the ring though!”

Kennedy turns and nails Ravyn with a forearm. She turns and Syren kicks Kennedy. Kennedy turns and swings and nails Syren with a shot. Kennedy keeps fighting, trying to take on both members of Dark Fantasy as Ravyn goes for Kennedy and gets a few shots in, before Kennedy shoves her back. She hits a straight kick at Ravyn before Syren moves in and nails her with a hard right and then another and another.

Sharper: “Bree just watching as Kennedy is forced to take on all of Dark Fantasy! She wants Kennedy taken out. We’re out of time tonight.”

Knots: “Fight Kennie Fight!”

Sharper: “Bree not lifting a finger!”

Syren nails Kennedy again, knocking her into the corner as Bree just looks on smiling as the scene fades to black…

QUICK RESULTS:

Sam Raine defeats Ace Marshall via pinfall

Bill Barnhart defeats Billy Breakdown via submission

Marie Jones defeats Derek Adonis in a Television Championship Eliminator via pinfall

Regan Street defeats Thirteen via pinfall to retain the SCW United States Championship

Giovanni Aries & Jason Helms defeat Gigi & Maddy Steward via pinfall

Owen Cruze defeats Sammy Thomas Davies via pinfall

Konrad Raab defeats Edward Adams via pinfall

Aaron Blackbourne defeats Gothfather via pinfall to retain the SCW Television Championship

BAE (Kennedy Street & Amy Chastaine) defeat Dark Fantasy (Ravyn Taylor & Syren) via disqualification