“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

MAIN SHOW:

 

The scene opens up backstage in the office of Mr. D to see Sasha standing in the room, leading to cheers, before cutting to Katya who just looks off camera, before sneering at Sasha, where boos greet her. The camera then pans over to Mr. D where cheers greet him.

 

Mr. D: “So you understand what this Sunday is going to do?”

 

Sasha looks down and shakes her head.

 

Sasha: “Look, dad…I don’t think this is a good idea.”

 

Katya: “I think it’s crap. Do you really believe she has proven any reason to be running things? Do you not understand anything I’ve been doing.”

 

Sasha: “I’ve seen you make decisions based on keeping Dark Fantasy happy. I’ve seen you cross lines. I’ve seen you coldly maybe ruin someone’s career when she had a significant personal issue.”

 

Katya: “You gave Slayter an out. She didn’t take it. I’ve learned from dad that this is a business. Not everyone is cut out for it.”

 

Sasha: “And Kennedy? Or Kelcey? Or the comments you made last week? What about the week before-“

 

Katya: “Honesty. Just like I had the integrity to give Syren her deserve title shot.”

 

Sasha: “After all she had to do was show up and compete and you reward her for flouting that-“

 

Mr. D: “Enough…Syren has her shot. Sienna will defend. Cassidy Carter also get her shot. No more delaying that. Simply put, Making Things Right, your name, right Katya…well, it will be a clean slate. But I’m not going to stand here and have to openly choose between one of you. Sorry…I’m not prepared to do that. I know I’m going to have to. But what I can do is give an opportunity. Sasha, you’ve had it. You can have it again. Katya, you want it, unencumbered. Here it is.”

 

Sasha looks at her sister.

 

Sasha: “I don’t understand it, but fine.”

 

Katya: “It’ll be a forgone conclusion.”

 

Mr. D: “We’ll see. Because you know the matches I’ve flagged, you picked the competitors. Every match needs a winner. Casterillo against Damian Angel. Autumn Valentine against Konrad Raab. Marie Jones against Giovanni Aries. Xander Valentine against Chris Cannon. Owen Cruze against Ravyn Taylor for the Adrenaline Championship. Scarlet Grey and Kandis against Redemption for the Tag Titles.”

 

Katya: “Looks good to me.”

 

Sasha: “How Scarlet and Kandis already deserve that opportunity-“

 

Katya: “Why isn’t Kennedy Street booked?”

 

Mr. D: “Enough!”

 

Sasha: “Fine…it’s six matches, dad. What happens if it’s a tie?”

 

Mr. D: “Easy…Katya, you’re so sure about Syren, that I was wrong. Then it’s simple, if she walks out the World Champion, and the other six matches are a tie, I’ll give the final point to you Katya. And whoever’s side walks out, you have full matchmaking control for the next four weeks. You get the opportunity to show you should be calling the shots.”

 

Katya looks at her sister as Sasha looks back at her.

 

Katya: “Great.”

 

Katya turns and walks off. Sasha turns to her father.

 

Sasha: “You’re just buying time, dad. You know what she’s doing it wrong.”

 

Mr. D: “Maybe. But if she is, then I’m giving her her chance to prove herself right. Without needing to worry if I’ll show up. Without needing to worry about you. But as I also said, it’s only matchmaking. No hiring, no firing. And trust me, that’s going to fall to me.”

 

Sasha nods. She heads off as the scene fades to black.

“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. Sam Raine kicking 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 Har Megiddo in the ring. Shots of Kennedy Street standing in the middle of the ring posing, followed by Katie Steward posing and Kennedy Street hitting Syren with the Touch of Class is 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 Blake Mason hitting the Blake Mason Experience on Thirteen before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen. 

 

The scene opens up with a shot of the inside of the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. Spotlights circle the arena. The crowd cheers as the cameras pan across them.

 

Sharper: “You heard it to start off the show, a huge announcement. Six matches at Making Things Right this Sunday. One side representing Sasha. One side representing Katya. Winning side means that daughter runs the show for four weeks. If it’s a tie, Syren winning or losing in the World Championship match decides it all.”

 

Knots: “Huge announcement and the balance of power up for grabs. I get not wanting to choose between his daughters, but come on!”

 

Sharper: “I guess Mr. D’s trying to be fair. Trying to be fair that some of what Katya has been saying is true, that her father has been unfair to Syren or getting too personally invested, but still…I know where I’m siding. And it sounds like Mr. D does see the negatives.”

 

Knots: “Well see them harder and get your youngest in line!”

 

Sharper: “Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside to call the action as last week we ended with a hell of a match. Tonight, the SCW Television Championship on the line! Two friends going at it!”

 

Dawn Lohan vs. Tommy Valentine

SCW Television Championship

 

“Confident” by Demi Lovato echoes from the loud speaker. Dawn Lohan pushes her way through the curtain. She stands in front of the entrance way, she takes a moment to soak in the reaction from the crowd.

 

Phillips: “Your opponent contest tonight is scheduled for onefall, has a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship! First, the challenger, from San Diego, California, she is Dawn Lohan!”

 

As the music is coursing through the arena she knows she can't delay the inevitable. She slowly makes her down to the ring, all business. She makes her way to the ring steps. When she reaches the top of the steps, she walks along the apron. Grabbing the top rope she pulls back, using the momentum she propels herself forward over the top rope into the ring. She immediately springs up. She walks to the turnbuckle, stands on the middle turnbuckle soaking in the atmosphere. She hops off the turnbuckle and remains in the corner until the match gets underway. 

 

Sharper: “Dawn Lohan getting the opportunity tonight. She was named for this chance two weeks ago and as a result of last week’s stunning turn of events where Manvel helped Tommy Valentine win the title, Dawn will face someone who is a very good friend of hers for the title.”

 

Knots: “That may be all well and good, but is Tommy going to see it that way. We’ve seen him get more and more aggressive in that ring. We thought he toned it down, but then fired it up lately.”

 

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

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

NOW!

The screens show static for a few seconds before going dark once more. The black screen starts to pulse now like a heartbeat and on each pulse that reverberates round the arena. Two green fireworks shoot from the rafters and explode on the ramp. The explosion drifts across the ramp before the beginning chords to "Cut The Cord" by Shinedown hits.

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

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverberates throughout the arena now, causing the fans give a mixed reaction. The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena’s ramp as he looks out into the audience. He holds the SCW Television Championship.

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Raleigh, North Carolina, he is the reigning and defending SCW Television Champion, Tommy Valentine!”

 

He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before he resumes walking down to the ring. As he walks past the barrier he looks out into the crowds and goes to high fives a few fans before moving on down the ramp, the smirk still on his face before he slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before smiling. He jumps down and does the same to all the turnbuckles before standing still in the centre, cranking his neck. Thomas then stands motionless in the corner before the official for the match walks over. Tommy hands him the SCW Television Championship. The referee raises it over his head as the SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen.

 

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine ready to go, to face a good friend.”

 

Knots: “Crowd’s not behind Tommy though. They’re not sure about him. He seemed happy to win the title as he did.”

 

The bell sounds after the official hands off the title. Tommy and Dawn circle the ring. They reach in and quickly high-five each other quickly before going back to circling. Tommy then lunges and Dawn does too. Both go for a grapple, but Dawn drops down and around Tommy into a waistlock. She then grabs the arm of Tommy and Tommy blocks whatever Dawn had in mind and wrenches it before violently forcing Dawn down to the mat. The crowd ohs and Dawn rolls over, shaking out her arm. Tommy looks at her as the crowd boos. Dawn then gets up and turns and Tommy moves over and wrenches the arm and lifts Dawn up. Dawn kicks her legs and Tommy pushes her into the corner. Tommy leans in.

 

1!

 

21

 

3!

 

4!

 

Tommy backs up. Dawn looks at Tommy.

 

Sharper: “Tommy certainly not any less aggressive.”

 

Knots: “Is that out of respect or disrespect though? Is it because he doesn’t care he’s in there with Dawn or because he’s in there with Dawn?”

 

Dawn then moves out and Tommy watches her. Dawn lunge sand goes for the leg, but Tommy blocks it and clubs her in the back and then again. He then hooks her up in a single arm underhook and hip tosses her over. Dawn rolls over. Dawn starts to get up and Tommy grabs her and knees her in the ribs. He pushes her into the ropes. He fires her off. Dawn bounces off and Tommy goes for a forearm shot. Dawn ducks and bounces off the other side. Tommy turns around and Dawn jumps up and hits a jumping calf kick to the jaw. Tommy falls back to the ropes. He gets up and turns around and Dawn jumps up and hits a dropkick. The crowd cheers. Tommy hits the mat. He gets up and Dawn moves in and hits a shoot kick to his leg. Tommy winces. Dawn hits another shoot kick to the leg and Tommy falls to the ropes. Dawn then grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Tommy spins through and sends her in. Dawn bounces off and jumps up and hits a flying headscissors. Tommy rolls through.

 

Sharper: “Dawn hits a headscissors and Tommy can be aggressive. Dawn is going to stick with her style!”

 

Knots: “Snapped him over and Tommy goes headfirst. Don’t know if that’s going to click a switch.”

 

Tommy gets up and turns and Dawn grabs his arm and wrenches it before jumping up with a leg drop bulldog. Tommy rolls over. Dawn goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Tommy kicks out. Tommy turns and slowly gets up, wincing a bit. He staggers to the corner. Dawn moves in and hits a shoot kick to the chest and then again. Tommy winces and moves to the corner. Dawn climbs up to the middle rope and nails Tommy with a hard right and then another and another. Tommy however shoves her off. Dawn rolls through and looks up and Tommy runs out and nails her with a vicious European uppercut. Dawn hits the mat. She winces and Tommy winces a bit and turns around and grabs her and hits the Petal of Woe. Tommy pushes her over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Dawn throws her shoulder up and kicks out. Tommy looks up. He then turns to Dawn before starting to grab her by the hair and pulls her up.

 

Sharper: “Tommy almost thought that was it. Dawn has a lot more fight left in her.”

 

Knots: “And now just pulling her up by the hair. Only time I know of hair-pulling between friends is if you’re pissed off at them or something completely different.”

 

Dawn fights a bit, but Tommy knees her in the ribs. He hooks her up by the head and then pushes her back a bit before jumping up with an enziguri kick. Dawn hits the mat. Tommy then starts to get up. Dawn stirs before Tommy runs at the ropes, bounces off and hits the Cross the T. The crowd ohs and books. Tommy goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Dawn gets her shoulder up. Tommy rolls over. He grabs her and starts to pull her up, but Dawn rolls back and kicks him in the side of the head. He staggers to the ropes. He turns and Dawn gets up. Tommy runs at her for a spear, but Dawn hits a quickly dropkick to the top of the head. Tommy rolls over. He starts to get up and Dawn hits him with a shoot kick to the thigh. He falls to a knee and Dawn hits a shoot kick to the chest and then another. She turns and runs across the ring. Tommy gets up and back drops Dawn up and over the top rope, but Dawn lands on her feet. Tommy turns and Dawn grabs him and hits a guillotine drop. Tommy hits the mat. Dawn turns and grabs the top rope and hits the Breaking Dawn.

 

Sharper: “Breaking Dawn! Lohan flipping over and hitting the leg drop!”

 

Knots: “And this is turning up. They’re both looking to walk out champion! Friendship be damned. I never cared for friends. They just want things! I love this!”

 

Sharper: “Cover!”

 

Dawn turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Tommy pushes her off and rolls over. The crowd sighs as Dawn turns and looks over at Tommy. Dawn pulls herself up and grabs Tommy. He pulls him up to his knees and nails him with a forearm shot and then another and another. Dawn turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a shining wizard, but Tommy drops down to the mat. Dawn goes up and over her. Dawn gets up and Tommy grabs her from behind and hits the Redemption Syndrome. Dawn backflips through to her knees. She grimaces as Tommy gets up. Tommy looks at Dawn before running into the ropes, bouncing off and drilling Dawn with the Knee Deep. The crowd ohs and boos some. Tommy goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars and boos.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and still SCW Television Champion, Tommy Valentine!”

 

Sharper: “Valentine retains. Knee deep to the face and Dawn Lohan couldn’t kick out if she tried!”

 

Knots: “Took out his friend, kept his reign moving along. Fans may not be behind him.”

 

Sharper: “Must be fans of Derek Adonis.”

 

Knots: “Makes sense to me. But now, Tommy and Dawn can move on for a potential Adrenaline Championship shot this Sunday!”

 

Sharper: “And will Dawn look to get a shot back or will they be fine.”

 

Knots: “I wouldn’t be. Not after that Knee Deep!”

 

Tommy gets up and has the SCW Television Championship handed to him. He celebrates a bit as the mixed reaction continues. Dawn rolls over and Tommy glances over to Dawn. Tommy then walks over and extends his hand to Dawn. Dawn looks up and grabs it. Tommy pulls her up. The two talk a bit as Dawn nods and just rolls to the floor. Tommy watches her leave before raising the title over his head and we cut away.

Breakdown opens up backstage to see Lexy Chapel in the interview area.

 

Lexy: “That’s right. I’m here and still around. Don’t worry. I’m not going anywhere, but I have a special guest…”

 

Lexy sighs.

 

Lexy: “Christy Matthews.”

 

The crowd roars as we see Christy Matthews step into view.

 

Lexy: “Now it’s nice that you’re here. Apparently let back in by security and while last week we were near your hometown, we’re near where you live. So not like you have to go far to see if you have a reason to compete.”

 

Christy scoffs and turns to Lexy.

 

Christy: “Nice…you want to start that way. Well how about you tell Ravyn I’m coming for her.”

 

Lexy: “Only if you win this Sunday.”

 

Christy: “Oh it’s going to happen. This Sunday just makes it happen sooner rather than later. You think with Mr. D around it’s not going to happen? Or are you certain Katya is going to walk away with the balance of power? With Giovanni talking about Lizard Kings? Konrad Raab with more experience than Autumn could ever hope to have? Yeah, I have to get through Abigail Lindsay to get my match against Ravyn immediately, a match I should’ve had a hell of a long time ago, but what this match tells me…someone finally realizes that this needs to get figured out. And Ravyn…you can run. You can hide. I will get my hands on you. As for you Abigail.”

 

Christy pauses for a moment.

 

Christy: “You may want Ravyn. You may see it as a dream match. You may see it as the ultimate challenge. Keep seeing it as that…a dream. I am going to do whatever I can to make you have to wait. Sorry. I’ve been waiting since last April. I’m done waiting. I’ll get my match. I’ll then make her pay. And whatever’s left…it’s yours. Until then…this story is ending Happily Never After.”

 

Christy glares at Lexy as she turns and walks off. The crowd cheers as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns, focusing on the SCW Adrenaline Championship in the room of Dark Fantasy before we see the camera pan back before showing Kimberly Williams looking at the title. She just eyes it before Marie walks over.

 

Marie: “Kim…”

 

Kim: “What? I didn’t do anything. Totally not a fake.”

 

Marie sighs.

 

Ravyn: “Even if she tried, she should realize I would know quite quickly.”

 

Kim: “See! Perfect security system.”

 

Marie: “I can’t believe you’re in the Adrenaline contendership battle royal.”

 

Kim: “Consider it contingency. I can knock people around, have some fun, and if Ravyn somehow loses, well, bam, right in there. That’s helping, right?”

 

Ravyn looks over as Marie looks at Ravyn. Kim just smiles.

 

Kim: “Can I go say hi to Mr. D!”

 

Marie: “No…Kim…look, I get that you have an opportunity. Just, remember…it’s about what’s best for all of us!”

 

Kim: “Yeah, yeah. I can’t kidnap Ravyn. Don’t worry.”

 

Kim turns to Ravyn.

 

Kim: “Don’t worry! Not kidnapping you!”

 

Marie rolls her eyes.

 

Ravyn: “Relax. Much like if Syren wins, Marie…you’ll have your shot. If Kim wins, she’ll have hers.”

 

Kim: “I can take care of Christy or Abigail though too.”

 

Ravyn: “That may be worth considering too.”

 

Marie: “Either way, all a lot easier when Syren wins, you beat Owen, and I try to help Giovanni find that he’s gotta stop talking out of his ass. Katya then runs the show and we can get what we all deserve.”

 

Ravyn: “I’m not too concerned about Owen. As for Gio…Marie, this is your night to shine.”

 

Marie smiles as Kim watches Ravyn and we cut away.

Peyton Rice vs. “The Hellbilly” John Goddard

 

Sharper: “As you can see, we’ve got a lot going on in SCW behind the scenes with Sasha and Katya at odds, the return of Mr. D their father also stirring the pot as well and then factor in Dark Fantasy, CHBK and everything else...”

Knots: “You got that right and 2019 has only just begun and with that Katya of course using what control of SCW she has booked this next match of ours.”

Sharper: “She did, and you have to wonder just why she did it. We can speculate all we want, but it just feels off…”

The arena goes dark before a lone spotlight shines on the entrance, suddenly the opening beats to “All The Days" by Mammoth play throughout the arena as the beautiful Peyton Rice walks out in wrestling gear and jacket. Her long dark blonde hair hanging down. She looks around at the crowd before getting to one knee and making a line across the entrance, she crosses her arms and lowers her head for a moment before standing up and pointing to the ring as the crowd roars. 
 
Announcer: “From Glendale, Arizona! Weighing in at 115 pounds, here is “Pretty” Peyton Rice!”

With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring, stopping and pulling off some high fiving the fans and taking selfies with them. She continues to head to the ring soaking up the reaction before hopping into the apron and pointing the crowd before flipping over the top rope as the crowd roars and stepping on the second rope, raising her arms and looking up, she then thanks the fans while being announced….
 
Sharper: “What a talent SCW has acquired from Emerge. Left there as EMERGE Champion, had a hell of a spell as Cruiserweight Champion in UWA, trained by David Helms at the Ante Up Acadamy which has given us talent such as AJ Helms and Owen Cruze and lastly but not least she is mentored by none other than Hall of Famer, Kelcey Wallace.”

Knots: “That’s quite the resume for the young woman and you gotta think that last part is why she is up against who she is tonight, Kelcey Wallace not high up or on Katya’s Christmas list.”

Sharper: “Or any list for that matter.”

While Knots and Sharper continue to debate the arena is plunged into total darkness causing the crowd to buzz, the questions are answered when the tron above the stage illuminates while the sound of wind blowing over the P.A System. The picture on the screen is that of the desert sand, but it’s not long before we hear the rattling sound of a curled-up snake... The footage starts to pan upwards to reveal more of the desert, but the focus is on the snake slithering towards the screen, the Rattlesnake moves closer and closer and then wastes no time at all before striking at the screen...

Sharper: “And here we go…”

Knots: “I just felt a shiver go up my spine…”

Then as if on cue Johnny Cash’s “God’s Gonna Cut you Down” hits over the P. A System, while the music begins to build upwards with the guitar strumming away a smoke like fog begins to haze its way onto the stage as the lights shift in colour to a fiery amber… With it a shadowy figure begins to casually walk out among the Smokey haze to reveal Goddard himself dressed in his leather trench coat, Stetson hat and bandanna over his painted face while a dishevelled voice breaks out over the P.A System...

Dishevelled voice: “Ladies and Gentlemen, ya’ll heard the whispers, ya’ll listened to the tales but allow us to inform ya that “The Legend is Very Real...” Hailing from the wastelands of Texas, better known as Tombstone… he weighs in tonight at one-hundred and ninety-seven pounds...  He is “THE HELLBILLY” … JOHN GODDARD!!”

The crowd’s reaction is incredibly mixed as he stands on the stage looking out from under his hat, he then removes the bandanna and cracks a smile before nodding and walking down to the ring with a confidence of one like himself. Fans reach out to touch him, but he pays them no mind if they manage to do just that.  After rolling into the ring he rises to one knee and looks out to the crowd again before pulling himself up using the ropes before walking over to a corner and removing his jacket before standing on the second corner and nodding one more time.

Sharper: “No one is sure what to make of this gentleman, mysterious as they come but I recall his exploits many years ago, and everything you read was certainly true…”

Knots: “And now he’s in SCW, facing a woman who is about as old as his youngest daughter. What a world we live in.”

Both Peyton and Goddard stand across from each other with a focused look in their eyes. A member of the ring crew takes Goddard’s jacket, hat and other items away with them. The fans roar with the sound of the bell going of. Both Peyton and Goddard begin to slowly walk out of their corners with the elder John Goddard extending a hand to the young woman. Peyton looks down at the gloved hand and then to the crowd while some urge her to do it others do not, but the ever positive Peyton smiles and reaches out to shake and the two do just that. 

Sharper: “Great show of sportsmanship there, Peyton trusting the veteran who has stated many times he will be no pawn for Katya or anyone else tonight.”

Knots: “Have to wonder if those words will come back and bite him in his ass.”

Peyton turns to walk away but Goddard still has hold of her hand, she tries to pull it away but once again John has not let go, a grin slowly forming on his face before finally letting go himself which gets a chuckle from the Veteran before he steps away into his corner once again. Peyton wrings out her hand before stepping back into hers, the two getting a feel for each other it would seem before John is first out of his corner, but Peyton is equally quick on her feet with the two beginning to circle each other. The two lock up with Goddard quickly applying a side headlock on the younger Peyton Rice. But she slaps the back and pushes him towards the ropes and then forward with him releasing the hold. Goddard runs into the opposite cables and comes back on the return to a spinning heel kick! Goddard holds his face and rolls away towards a corner and looks up to Peyton who smiles with which he returns with a nod, Rice then approaches and offers Goddard a hand up...

Sharper: “Goddard biding his time making a decision there.”

Goddard does ponder a moment but reaches out and pulls himself up with the aid of Rice, the two nodding before Goddard quickly goes for a grapple which he gains an advantage with a knee to the gut of Peyton. He hits another before grabbing her arm and sending her to the cables with an Irish whip, the young Rice returns on the bounce only to get taken off her feet with a bionic elbow for her trouble from John Goddard. The crowd oohs a little with Peyton holding her head, but she has little room to move with John dropping stiff boots to her back now repeatedly. This doesn’t seem popular with her fans and rightly so, but the veteran doesn’t pay them any mind. Instead he pulls Peyton up once again and connects a European uppercut, he hits another and one more, the impact of the third sending the young woman to the ropes he then lifts her up onto his shoulders upon the return and slams her down with a Samoan drop before covering.

1… NO KICK OUT BY PEYTON!

Sharper: “Stiff shots one after the other from Goddard, that is the brawling side to him but that isn’t all he is known for from back in the day.”

Knots: “No he liked to use weapons as well, the old hardcore style which SCW has reverted from”

Sharper: “It’s true, the Underground Division being a huge part of SCW history.”

Goddard moves back quickly and lies in wait for Peyton to get back to her feet, when she does, he runs at her looking for a clothesline, but the young woman ducks under it and sends him to the ropes. He makes the return from the cables only to get caught with a hip toss which Peyton quickly turns into a neck breaker, a move she calls the Rice-a-Roni which gets a huge response from the fans. Peyton is now back on her feet and pulling Goddard up with him who seems stunned, she hits a quick side Russian leg sweet taking the Veteran off his feet and floats over for a cover of her own.

1… NO KICK OUT BY GODDARD!!!

Sharper: “Just the one count, but it’s a start for the young woman who many touted didn’t have much chance tonight.”

Knots: “Whoever said that are morons, anything can happen in SCW. Just look at last week with Cannon winning his first match in what feels like forever.”

Sharper: “Against you wife and Owen Cruze no less.”

Knots: “Don’t remind me.”

Peyton winces a little but not as much as Goddard who rolls away from the young talent. She is back on her feet first and runs at Goddard who is on his knee now, she connects with a running Knee strike which sends him flying into the nearby corner where now she begins to stomp away at him repeatedly showing she isn’t just a pretty face. Grabbing Goddard by his hair she pulls him up and leans him against the corner and hits a chop to the chest, the SCW fans “Wooo” in unison, she hits another and one more. John just grins from behind his beard almost welcoming it, even going as far as to slap his chest once again. Peyton pauses a moment a little taken back from the look in his eye, he wants her to hit him again.

Sharper: “Goddard goading Peyton to hit him again.”

Knots: “Don’t just stand there, do it!”

It was like Peyton had heard Knots screaming into his microphone, she slaps his chest once again to another “Wooo” from the crowd. Peyton tries one more chop, but Goddard swiftly ducks under and moves behind her. She turns only to get pushed back into the corner and now John Goddard spins and drives his back into the young Peyton. She winces a little and tries to fight free with forearm shots to the back of his head but he doesn’t budge, instead stands upright and rives a vicious elbow shot to her head, he then doubles down and hits another with his other arm and begins to connected with a multitude of rear elbow strikes on Peyton in the corner which she struggles to cover up and block. Some fans of Goddard cheer while others boo, but Goddard merely turns around and catches Peyton next and throws her over for an exploder suplex! The crowd groans a little at the impact. Goddard sits up and looks back before sliding over and covering.

1…

2… NO KICK OUT BY PEYTON!!

The crowd roars with John now sitting up and looking a little annoyed. He slaps the mat and rolls to a knee and then his feet before grabbing Peyton and dragging her to the ropes and stands her up against them before running the ropes himself and going for a clothesline, but Peyton pulls the top rope down and Goddard flies over, hits the apron and drops to the matting outside to “oohs” from the crowd. Peyton holds her head before dropping to a knee, she looks back and realizes John is starting to get back up already and climbs through the ropes and leaps onto the second rope before jumping back and connecting with an Asai Moonsault on John Goddard. The Fans roar from the move, a highlight reel moment for sure for the young Peyton and she too gets excited and roars with the crowd.

Sharper: “What a move, great tenacity there from Peyton who moments ago was assaulted with those stiff elbows and an exploder suplex.”

Knots: “She needs to focus on Goddard though, he’s as tough as old boots. Just look at him.”

Goddard is already beginning to stir on the ground, Peyton holding her stomach now from the impact. She kicks Goddard in the back, the veteran rolling away and trying to get back to his feet quickly. He reaches the steps and pushes himself back up to his feet while taking his breath for a moment. Peyton runs over and hits a forearm shot to the side of his head, he collapses against the steps. Peyton grabs him to through him back into the ring, but he drives an elbow into stomach, he hits another before spinning her around and throwing her into the steel steps back first to oohs from the fans.

Sharper: “Ouch! Peyton’s back hitting that steel hard, don’t matter how tough you are that hurts.”

Knots: “It does, and Goddard knew that.”

The referee using his discretion is letting these two debutants go at it without a count, he just asks Goddard to bring her back into the ring. He looks up and nods before backing up and running at the steps with the intent of a knee to her Pretty face it seems, but Peyton rolls out of the way and Goddard catches the steps hard… He cries out in pain holding his leg before rolling back into the ring quickly. Peyton gets to her feet and falls back into the barrier and sees Goddard not favouring his leg. Rice quickly leaps onto the apron with her agility, and then does the same again leaping to the top rope with one stride.

Sharper: “Oh wow, Peyton is going for the Pretty Girl Drop, named after her mentor Kelcey Wallace.”

John winces still and has noticed Peyton up there on the top turnbuckle. She positions herself and he quickly gets to his feet, shaking off whatever pain he felt moments ago and looks to catch her off guard. But Peyton leaps off and instead of the Pretty Girl Drop, she lands on his shoulders and hits a Hurricanrana! The move is quick and fast and after the impact, Peyton hooks both legs of John Goddard’s with a roar from the crowd who count along with the official!

1…

2… NO KICKOUT BY JOHN GODDARD!!

Knots: “WOOOOW Didn’t see that coming, thought that was it just then!”

Sharper: “You’re not the only one, these fans did as well as Peyton!”

Peyton rolls off Goddard who remains down on the canvas, she sits there like the two commentators said in shock that didn’t put the veteran away. John begins to stir a little which prompts the young woman to hurry back to her feet now with him holding his head, tough as old boots clearly wasn’t kind enough is the look tells us as she tries to figure out what it is she has to do to put this veteran away. Goddard rolls over and begins to push himself back up to his feet with Peyton waiting a short distance away, she runs at him, he spins and looks for a discus forearm smash of his own but Rice ducks under it. She speeds up and hits the cables for the return, Goddard once again throws a back elbow now trying to catch her off guard but to no avail. 

Sharper: “The speed of Rice proving too much for John Goddard right now.”

Peyton hits the ropes and charges at John at full speed, but this time he steps and lifts her up and using her own momentum hits a hugh tilt-a-whirl back breaker on Peyton, she cries out in pain as she falls to the canvas holding her lower back, John once again holds his leg before collapsing to the canvas, both Peyton and John Goddard down. The referee looking before counting.

1…

2…. Peyton winces in pain, she’s holding her back as she now begins to make her way towards the ropes.

3…

4… John is doing the same, rolling towards the opposite side and now reaching for the ropes there to pull himself up.

5…

6… Peyton and John both begin to pull themselves up, the SCW Fans cheering both on, each second they grow louder for the two debutants. 

7…

8…. Both pull themselves to their feet just before the 9 to a roar from both the crowd. The look on both John and Peyton’s faces are of appreciation if nothing else before the focus returns to each other. John hobbles over and the two lock up with Peyton pushing back and kicking John in the side, she his another and one more side kick before going for another spinning wheel kick. John however blocks and catches her leg, Peyton however leaps back with a Pele kick causing him to release and stumble back into the ropes and falling through only managing to hold on and land on the apron. 

Sharper: “Goddard with a block to the wheel kick but a great counter from Rice. This match really is an unknown, either could leave with the victory.”

Goddard Steadies himself with Peyton rushing over and connecting with a shot with her forearm. She hits another and connects with an uppercut of her own this time John drops to the apron and falls to the floor shaking his head. Immediately Peyton runs the ropes and sprints towards the opposite side before diving through the ropes with a tope suicida just as John turns. He see’s her coming and steadies himself only to catch her head first, Peyton’s feet planting into the ground and John spins out into a swinging neck breaker to the matting outside. The winces while John sits there, the referee once again, this time opting to count to ten.

1…

2… John winces holding his leg, giving it a good punch to get some feeling back into it.

3…

4… Peyton begins to start holding her head in the process.

Sharper: “That neck breaker, this match has taking its toll on both Peyton and Goddard!”

5…

6…. John rolls over to a knee and begins to get up slowly.

7…. Peyton rolls to her front and starts to push herself up. 

8… John gets to his feet and staggers to the apron

9… Peyton now gets to a knee and pushes herself to her feet while John has now rolled himself into the ring.

10!!! Peyton lunges to the ring apron to roll in but is one second to slow as she trips under her own feet due to the dizziness of the neck breaker and the match on a whole and she drops to her knees holding her head… Goddard is laying back on the canvas holding his head as well having fought a war with the young woman, Peyton Rice. Just then “God is Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash hits over the P.A System to a mixed reaction from the SCW fans…

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match as a result of a count out… He is “The Hellbilly” JOHN GODDARD!!”

Sharper: “WOW, what a match.”

Knots: “It was so very close, Peyton almost caught him multiple times, but that ten count and the neck breaker had done enough.”

While both Knots and Sharper continue debate, the scene in the ring is John Goddard now on his feet. Peyton is on the outside leaning against the barrier holding the back of her neck. John looking at the young woman and nodding his head as she motions to him it was just one second. Goddard then exits the ring while the fans cheer both Peyton and him, the veteran slowly walking up the ramp favouring his leg as SCW’s cameras move away from ringside to backstage.

Owen and Chris Cannon are watching backstage as Owen turns to Chris.

 

Owen: “Heartbreaking, but she stood her own.”

 

Chris: “We both know that feeling. She’ll bounce back. She got the taste of the big stage again and she wants it.”

 

Owen: “Nice to have some matches that aren’t all about who may run in.”

 

Chris: “And we both have a chance to fix that. You be careful with Ravyn this Sunday. She’s not like anyone else you’ve faced. Add the title…”

 

Owen: “Don’t worry. I’m making sure I’m as ready as I can be. By the way, I don’t think I need to say this, but last week, glad to see you back.”

 

Chris: “Felt good, won’t lie. Now I have to deal with Xander. And now we know exactly where Xander is and exactly what’s motivating him…I’m going to have to do it again.”

 

Just then, Donovan Kayl walks into view. He looks at both Owen and Chris.

 

Owen: “Donovan.”

 

Owen fist pumps Donovan as Chris and Donovan shake hands.

 

Donovan: “You know what…sorry to butt in, but I overheard…at least I’m feeling good about something these days. And don’t worry. I’ll be around this Sunday. Making sure that whatever happens in that series…it happens because of what’s in the ring…not what’s outside of it.”

 

The crowd cheers as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up to hear the sound of women cheering before we see several oil-covered women, in black cheerleading outfits, cheering as we see Manvel walk forward out of a curtain, shirtless, and wearing a pair of slacks. He smirks before we see two of the cheerleaders come over and pour oil over his chest, promptly also ruining the slacks. Manvel just nods. He then walks over to a counter.

 

Manvel: “Well ladies, the MANtastic, MANtabulous, the MANubular One, Manvel is here and don’t worry, that fat tub of goo aint nowhere in sight. A lot of people have been talkin’ about the KABLAMA Sutra. About the KABLAMaerobics or even the KABLAMArama, but let’s face it, we all know who was the brainchild behind it…The MANtastic one himself! That’s right, daddy, I am the master of all of the secrets of the KABLAMA Sutra and that freeloading jackass tried to take all the glory, all the money, and all the Cookie. Well, I aint gonna stand for it. Not when he was also the Champion of Television to peddle MY ideas.”

 

Manvel turns to the cheerleaders.

 

Manvel: “Right Olive, Canola…That’s right…the Lube Boobs here are standin’ with the MANtastic one himself!”

 

Manvel turns to the camera.

 

Manvel: “And ladies, Manvel has everything ya really need right here.”

 

Manvel then lifts a jug, filled with a clear liquid and places it on the table.

 

Manvel: “First off, everyone asks how I look so MANtastic all the time and when was a little Boyvel, I learned the importance of moisturizing. But realizing that people want multiple purposes, I’ve come up with the MANvel Mansauce. Particularly for you ladies. Whether you need a bit of help when practicing the MANVELSutra or just want to make your skin its shiniest, a ladle or two will do ya. Ladies?”

 

Manvel then steps back and poses as one of the Lube Boobs walks over, grabs the jug and squeezes, causing a stream of Mansauce to cover Manvel. The Lube Boob puts it down and then turns to the camera and winks.

 

Boob: “And I can assure you, it works for my purposes too.”

 

She smiles as Manvel steps forward.

 

Manvel: “Now, if you really want to work on your personal satisfaction ladies, I can offer you something that the KABLAMA Fraud could only dream of…made in perfect reproduction of my own loins…I give you the MANShaft…”

 

At this point, Manvel pulls out an item, which is promptly pixelated and placed on the screen, causing most of the screen to be a tanned-colour shade of pixels.

 

Manvel: “And ladies, trust me, it will leave you feeling fulfilled. So if you want the real path to personal, sensual and sexual fulfillment. The Mantastic One has you taken care of.”

 

Manvel then winks as the Lube Boobs start to cheer and the scene slowly fades to black.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We open up backstage to see Derek Adonis stunned as he turns from the monitor. Cookie Dreams and Chesty LaRue stand next to him.

 

Adonis: “But…he’s lying. The KABLAMA Sutra…it’s….me….it’s us…”

 

Cookie: “I know, I know, Derek.”

 

Chesty and Cookie then move in and start to comfort Adonis, pressing up against him as he just looks down, unsure of what to think. We then see Jessica Winters heading over to Derek, Chesty and Cookie.

 

Jessica: “Derek, I’m sorry to have to interrupt this moment. But obviously, you were watching Manvel’s advertisement and he made some significant allegations. I just overheard you mention that he’s lying. He’s clearly trying to attack the empire you erected-“

 

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

 

Jessica and Adonis look at one another.

 

Adonis: “Sorry…nervous habit.”

 

Jessica: “That’s fine…he’s trying to penetrate into your market share-“

 

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

 

Adonis and Jessica look at one another again.

 

Jessica: “He’s trying to end your financial success. Obviously jealousy seems to have played a role. This Sunday, you face him. But this has taken a lot out of you hasn’t it.”

 

Adonis: “Well, I’m taking it hard…KA…No…I can’t. Not after he turned on me, took a platform that allowed me to share the secrets of the KABLAMA Sutra and all that all of us at KABLAM Labs are working on. And now to claim we stole it all from him…”

 

Adonis pauses and takes a deep breath as Cookie and Chesty both rub his back.

 

Adonis: “I have to listen to the support…of all of the people I have helped. All of the people who now are at home having the greatest times of their lives all because they’ve allowed a little bit of Man Mountain into their lives and no amount of lies from Manvel will take that away from me! I will RISE (Kablam) to the occasion and PERFORM to the level that I have shown I can. Man Mountain is going to be on top and I will protect everything we’ve worked for!”

 

Adonis then turns to Jessica and nods.

 

Adonis: “Kablam.”

 

Adonis then walks off with Cookie and Chesty as the crowd cheers. Jessica watches him leave. 

Breakdown cuts to another part of the backstage area to see Dante McCaffery standing with Spirit Dansby. Jack Parker, Savali and LEO stand behind him.

 

Spirit: “Spirit Dansby here with Dante McCaffery and last week, we saw Xander Valentnie seem to leave the Network and join Dark Fantasy. Obviously, this has to throw Network plans into chaos.”

 

Dante: “Nothing of the sort. No offense to such bluntness, but all that Xander Valentine’s actions prove is that the man has no integrity. Xander…you’ve made a grave mistake and not only that, you left a lot of money on the table. I hope you understand that you will have to suffer for your actions.”

 

Dante pauses.

 

Dante: “But a bigger problem is that Dark Fantasy proved they have no respect for the Network and what we offer. They poached our talent for their own services and as far as we’re concerned, any agreement is off. So Ravyn, Syren, CHBK…come this Sunday…everything is fair game. I hope it was worth it.”

 

Dante turns and heads off.

 

Spirit: “Looks like Dark Fantasy made a mistake.”

 

Spirit looks into the camera as the Network as a whole walks off and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage we see Peyton Rice stepping away from a couple of storage crates and heading toward her locker room where she’s stopped by Mr. D.

 

Peyton: “Oh…uh…Mr. D…uh…honour to meet you.”

 

Peyton extends her hand and Mr. D shakes it.

 

Mr. D: “Great to meet you.”

 

Peyton: “Sorry I didn’t-“

 

Mr. D: “Don’t worry about it. Saw plenty to see a good future in you.”

 

Peyton: “I hope I can pick up the win then.”

 

Mr. D: “I’m sure you will, but I have a question.”

 

Peyton: “Uh…sure…”

 

Mr. D: “Pretty Peyton Rice?”

 

Peyton: “How I’ve always gone…”

 

Mr. D: “Not really helps you stand out. I mean, we have plenty in SCW who claim they’re pretty. Sienna, Bree, Kennedy, Kandis, Scarlet….”

 

Peyton: “Well-“

 

Mr. D: “You can do better. Or is that all you are?”

 

Peyton: “No, I’m quite-“

 

Mr. D: “Then why are you focusing on that?”

 

Peyton says something and gulps.

 

Mr. D: “You’re better than that…next time…I better see something that reflects your future.”

 

Peyton: “Yes…sir…yes…”

 

Mr. D: “Don’t bother with the yes sir. Trust me…you’re more than just pretty. You deserve better.”

 

Mr. D turns and walks off as Peyton watches him leave and takes a deep breath before we cut away.

Sam Raine vs. Angelica Jones

 

The lights dim to a crimson red color throughout the arena. A high pitched female voice can be heard over the PA speakers…

 

"I Lost My Miiiiiiind..."

 

The image of a red dragon appears on the Tron. The dragon is engulfed in flames as it is replaced by a phoenix. Then that too goes up in flames as it is replaced by an image of Angelica Jones. The Global-Tron shows images of Angelica Jones delivering the Hot Shot to Steve Pinex, Meagan Collins, Glory Braddock, Angela Jameson and the Divine Impact to Dazz, Daystalker, and Cuchulain. Angelica then steps out onto the stage, as James Evans stands by her side. She is dressed in all black, from head to toe, and that includes a black trenchcoat. Her long hair hangs down to shoulder length. She stares menacingly, sadistically down at the ring, pausing before finally beginning to make the long walk to the ring, as James follows. Once at ringside she takes a sharp turn to the right and the ascends the steel steps, making her way up to the ring apron. She strolls slowly to the center before turning towards the audience. She looks out intensely at the crowd before posing with both arms raised high into the air. Angelica steps into the ring and then steps over to the opposite side of the ring where she poses on the second rope. She then jumps off and heads to the center where the music dies down and the lights come back up. James stands on the outside as Angelica waits for the match to begin.

 

Sharper: “The SCW World Tag Team Champions ringside tonight as one half, the Dragon, Angelica Jones awaits her opponent.”

 

Knots: “Her opponent is half of another tag team. A potential title shot surely on the mind of Sam Raine.”

 

The arena’s lights cut and as the room falls into complete and utter darkness a buzz starts to spread through the crowd. It feels like a lifetime that the lights are off before they start to flash in a sequence that resembles lightening. Another moment passes and as the sound of rain fills the air while white and blue confetti starts falling on both sides of the entrance way. The sound of the rain is broken up momentarily as the voice of Samantha Raine is head saying…

 

“Raining on your parade.”

 

As the crowd start to react, the sounds of Firefly's “Unbreakable” starts to play through the arena. The crowd just further erupts in to cheers as the small silhouette of Samantha makes her way on to the stage, but she isn’t alone. There is another silhouette behind her clapping his heads.

 

"Where are the people that accuse me? The ones who beat me down and bruise me...

They hide just out of sight, Can't face me in the light, They'll return but I'll be stronger..."

 

The song’s intro gives way to the chorus and as the song takes a harder edge the flashes of lighting become more violent. On the big screen the fans are treated to the iconic view of Sam as she stands in an empty as it starts to rain on her. She just looks up at the sky allowing the rain drops to pelt her face while lifting her arms up towards the sky. In the meantime, Sam along Crissy Gardner make their way down to the ring.

 

Before they start actually making their way down to the ring, Sam raises both of her hands up to her lips and kisses them, bending over towards the fans she acts like she is blowing kisses to everyone in attendance.

 

"Forget the fear it's just a crutch, That tries to hold you back...

And turn your dreams in to dust, All you need to do is just, trust...

Trust!"

 

As they reach the ring, Crissy stands on the opposite side of the ring of James as Sam rolls into the ring. Sam goes to the nearest turnbuckle and blows kisses towards the fans before dropping down and locking eyes with Angelica.

 

Sharper: “Angelica and Sam Raine, were both part of the Tag Team Elimination Chamber match a few months ago, with Redemption outlasting the competition in order to get a title shot.”

 

Knots: “Sam will be looking to pick up the win here tonight in order to get her and Crissy back into the title picture.”

 

The ref calls for the bell as Angelica and Sam step into the center of the ring, going for  a lock up. Sam quickly gets control, taking Angelica into a side headlock. Angelica pushes forward, sending Sam into the ropes. Sam comes back, connecting with a shoulder tackle, knocking Angelica to the floor.

 

Sam runs into the ropes before connecting with a diving dropkick to the side of the head. Angelica rolls over onto her back, holding her head. Sam hits the ropes again, this time going for a moonsault off of the second rope, but Angelica rolls out of the way. Sam hits the mat hard.

 

Angelica gets to her feet as Sam pushes herself up. Sam turns just as Angelica charges and connects with a running knee. Angelica then charges to the ropes and does a moonsault off of the second rope and connecting. Angelica then hooks the leg for the pin.

 

1

 

2

 

Sam shoots the shoulder up!

 

Sharper: “Angelica Jones with the first pinfall of the match. Sam went for her own moonsault, but Angelica was able to move out of the way then connect with the knee.”

 

Angelica locks in a headlock as Sam tries to break free. Angelica begins to climb to her feet, trying to apply pressure to the hold. Sam lands an elbow shot to the ribs, followed by a second elbow. Angelica’s grip loosens and Sam hooks Angelica before connecting with a belly to back suplex.

 

Sam lifts Angelica off of the mat and goes to whip her into the ropes, but Angelica reverses, before pulling Sam into a spinning back elbow. Angelica then charges to the ropes and comes back going for a bulldog, but Sam escapes, sending Angelica to the mat. Angelica rolls over onto her stomach, holding her back before pushing herself up, only for Sam to land a dropkick.

 

Sam lifts Angelica up once again and takes her back down to the mat with a vertical suplex. She then hooks the leg.

 

1

 

2

 

Angelica shoots the shoulder up!

 

Knots: “Sam building some momentum here.”

 

Sharper: “Both competitors have fought to build momentum from the start. Only time will tell if Sam can maintain.”

 

Just then, Andrew Raynes is seen marching down to the ring, steel chair in hand.

 

Sharper: “What the hell is this? Why is Andrew Raynes walking out here?”

 

Knots: “He looks pissed and that steel chair makes him even more dangerous.”

 

James rushes over as Andrew drops the chair. James and Andrew are shown exchanging punches, before James grabs Andrew and plants him with a spine buster. James then goes to lift Andrew up, but Andrew lands a low blow. James drops to the floor as Andrew climbs to his feet. Andrew grabs the chair as James struggles to his feet, only for Andrew to drive the chair into James’ ribs then to his back.

 

Angelica is shown rolling out of the ring and charging at Andrew who catches her with a chair shot to the ribs as well.

 

Sharper: “Raynes is pissed and it appears the members of Redemption are targets!”

 

Sam and Crissy begin to make their way over as Raynes swings the chair, causing them to stop. Raynes smirks as the bell can be heard ringing. Raynes drives the chair into the side of James once more before throwing the chair at Crissy and Sam. Andrew then turns and heads back up the ramp.

 

Knots: “I don’t think anyone really has to wonder why Raynes was out here. He had a purpose.”

 

Sharper: “The bigger question is was he acting on his own accord, or did someone send him after James and Angelica?”

 

The cameras catch referees checking on James and Angelica before cutting to the back.

Backstage, we see Mr. D walking into a limousine with his phone in hand. He looks at the driver.

 

Mr. D: “Let no one bother me. I need to make an important call.”

 

Driver: “Yes sir.”

 

Mr. D then starts to dial on his phone as he steps into the limousine. He then closes the door.

 

Sharper: “Mr. D making a phone call.”

 

Knots: “Not even in his office. Maybe calling someone Katya or Sasha aint happy about? Or just generally?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know what to make of it. Interesting to say the least.”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Andrew Raynes walks backstage, annoyed and Jessica Winters walks over to him.

 

Jessica: “Andrew Raynes! Can I get-“

 

Andrew grabs the microphone.

 

Andrew: “I’m not going to bother with your waste of time questions. You want to know what that was…a reminder. I may not be booked this Sunday, but I won’t be forgotten. I don’t care who is running the show. We know damn well I deserve a Tag Title shot and a lot more than that. So Katya, Sasha, there’s your hint and this Sunday…I’ll make it that much easier to figure it out.”

 

Andrew turns and storms off as the crowd boos. Jessica watches Andrew walk off as we cut away.

“Cult of Personality” by In Living Colour starts to play as the crowd buzzes a bit before we then see Katya walking out from the back. The crowd boos as she looks around and then starts to make her way down the rampway.

 

Sharper: “Katya is joining us.”

 

Knots: “And alone. Why?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. But she’s on her way to the ring. I assume she’ll have something to say. And every time she has said something, it’s becoming clearer what’s at work for this young lady.”

 

Knots: “Hatred, jealousy, you name it. Particularly to Kelcey Wallace to Kennie…for what? Because Mr. D has helped them?”

 

Katya walks down to the ring and over to the steel steps. She walks up them and then along the apron before stepping into the ring. She walks across the ring and asks for a microphone. Jason Phillips obliges before Katya takes it. She then walks over to the middle of the ring. Her music fades out as she looks at the entrance way.

 

Katya: “First off, so you know, I’m out here alone. There’s not going to be any attack. Nothing like that. But Kennedy Street…I know you’re backstage. And I feel I need to say something to you, to your face.”

 

Knots: “An apology? Let’s do this then!”

 

Katya looks at the entrance way. Katya waits a moment. She then speaks again.

 

Katya: “Bring Trinity if you want for backup. This is just going to be between you and me though.”

 

A few more moments pass as a “Kennie!” chant starts to break out in the crowd. Katya looks around, showing some disgust, before “Criticize” by Adelita’s Way starts to play. After a few seconds, Kennedy Street walks out from the back. She looks at the ring. Trinity Street then walks out with her. Kennedy turns and waves her off. Kennedy then starts to walk down to the ring. Trinity turns and returns to the back as Kennedy walks down the rampway before walking up the steel steps. She looks in the ring at Katya.

 

Knots: “Trinity’s going to be watching. We know that. So am I!”

 

Sharper: “Kennedy Street coming down. Katya, the boss’ youngest daughter, asking her to come out here. She had something to say to her.”

 

Kennedy then steps into the ring. She looks at Katya before walking past her. She asks for a microphone. Phillips hands her one. Kennedy takes it and walks across the ring and turns to Katya. The two stand face to face, a few feet apart, as Kennedy’s music fades out.

 

Katya: “Thank you for joining me.”

 

Kennedy: “Trust me, part of me doesn’t really care what you have to say.”

 

The crowd cheers as Katya smirks a bit.

 

Katya: “That’s fair. Then again, part of me thinks you shouldn’t even be here. Then again, you’re not sure either, are you?”

 

Kennedy looks at Katya.

 

Katya: “You’re a fraud, aren’t you?”

 

Kennedy: “I figured there wouldn’t be an apology coming.”

 

Katya: “I have no reason to give one. See, my father taught me the importance of honesty and that’s why I’m here. I’m at least genuine. I’m not going to hide the fact that I hate you. My dad may say that’s not becoming of a promotion head, but I think it’s refreshing. But you…I was waiting for when you’re remind everyone who you really are.”

 

Kennedy: “Thank you for wasting our time. I already heard this speech.”

 

Kennedy turns and starts to leave.

 

Katya: “Do you want me to convince my dad to let you leave SCW?”

 

Kennedy stops and turns to Katya.

 

Katya: “I mean you did do what you Streets are getting synonymous for. Short fuses and tantrums when things don’t go your way. That’s who you were years ago. Nevermind that the only reason you even matter today is because of my father. He’s a father figure to you…right?”

 

Kennedy: “I would never leave and I’m far from done in this ring. I may have been upset with the result of last week, but that match, I’m proud of because it didn’t involve any meddling and involved myself, the future of this company in Owen, and someone who finally remembered what he can do too.”

 

Katya: “Really? Maybe I just saw someone who accepted that she had one good run in her.”

 

Kennedy smirks and steps forward and looks at Katya.

 

Kennedy: “The tough girl act is cute. And I get it, you’re probably too young to realize you shouldn’t act like this and you probably have CHBK and Ravyn in your ear-“

 

Katya: “This is all me. I’m my father’s daughter and I’m not going to let someone pull the wool over his eyes because she’s manipulated him for years. Just like Kelcey did. When’s the next time you’re going to disappoint him? I mean it’s gotta be easier. Ethan von Aaron turned back up on social media. You going to have him run out here and kick someone in the face. That’ll get you off the snide. Why not?! Or maybe Trinity can help you. I mean she was needed to give you your last win at End of the Year Special.”

 

Knots: “I can’t-“

 

Sharper: “Jon…let her.”

 

Knots bristles as the camera focuses on him. Kennedy looks at Katya.

 

Katya: “See, I see someone who is getting ready to say screw it. You’re holding onto that title shot my dad said would be yours. But you know you couldn’t beat Sienna. Definitely couldn’t be Syren. You’re falling apart-“

 

Kennedy: “Katya. If I got any one of them in this ring, you can test that theory. But let’s remind you that the last time Syren and I were in the ring against one another, I beat her. You can put your faith in her, but the fact is that despite my frustration, despite the fact that maybe things haven’t gone my way, I’m not quitting, and I’m making sure I am doing something far more important…standing for what I believe in and what is right and that’s not for you.”

 

Katya: “Then if you’re so confident. Why aren’t you competing this Sunday? Why aren’t you stand on behalf of my sister, to make sure my vision, a vision that gives the opportunities to the people who deserve them doesn’t get seen through!”

 

The crowd boos as Katya looks around. Kennedy smirks.

 

Kennedy: “You believe that.”

 

Katya: “I do. Now answer my question.”

 

Kennedy: “You know that.”

 

Katya: “What? You’re not cleared? Broke a nail again. I know. Terrible.”

 

Kennedy laughs a bit.

 

Katya: “Come on, what is it? Both Sasha and my dad are being quiet. Are they protecting you? Is this façade all that? Is my dad doing what he does for so many others instead of his own flesh and blood? Protecting you…protecting Kelcey…Protecting Peyton now…”

 

Kennedy: “I’m not cleared because last week, I had a competitive match with two of the best and when I arrived to the arena on Thursday, SCW’s doctors told me that I should be out of this ring for at least three weeks. Trust me, it’s the hardest thing I’ve had to do because I want to do nothing more than to add one point to the side of your sister to make sure this call for attention ends.”

 

Katya: “Or they realize you’re about to fall flat on your face and are saving you the embarrassment when people more hungry than you knock you clear from your perch. That’s what happens with you Streets. How your sister is back here even though she was banned for life? All for HER vision…a flawed one, but one that even stood against you. Yeah, yeah, sisterly love. I’m sure at some point, Sasha will see the error of her ways too and we’ll be besties again, but let’s face it…she manipulated a situation to help her. She’s back. Just like you are now. You called my father, you asked him to help you, he saw you in pain, and he caved.”

 

Kennedy: “Katya…go check the medical records if you’re so concerned. Now, if you don’t mind, I’m going to stop wasting my time and yours for you to feel good about yourself. You’ve said your piece. Anyone who knows me, these fans, they know me, they know what I stand for today!”

 

Kennedy turns and goes to leave.

 

Katya: “There we go. Quit. Come on…I wanna see Bitchy Keenie. Show the world who you really are?”

 

Kennedy stops and takes a deep breath as the crowd cheers a bit. Kennedy turns around.

 

Knots: “Kennie…”

 

Kennedy: “Katya…trust me, there’s a part of me that would love to give you a Touch of Class right now just to give you the hint. The only reason I don’t is because of who you are!”

 

Katya: “Because you’re worried about your job? You don’t want to disappoint my father?! Here, I’ll help.”

 

Katya grabs Kennedy and spins her around. Kennedy brings her forearm up out of instinct, but stops herself. The crowd roars.

 

Katya: “Come on. Be the hero you claim to be. Maybe you don’t have to keep worrying about letting down your family. Or just go the opposite way. Let down your family. Let down my father. And be true to yourself! Come on! Hit me! Do it! Prove to the world that you don’t give a damn about anything but making yourself feel good! Things get hard, who cares, you’re Keenie! They shouldn’t be hard! You knew you were golden when my dad stood up for you a year ago! Played the good girl all year. All last year. You’re not irrelevant anymore. You’re Keenie! Prove that it was ALL a sham!”

 

Kennedy just looks at Katya, clearly debating what to do. The crowd roars as we see Trinity Street storming out from the back. Kennedy just continues to look at Katya as Katya berates her and Trinity enters the ring and immediately just nails Katya with a hard forearm. The crowd roars in cheers. Katya goes down and Kennedy turns to Trinity. Trinity just turns and grabs her by the arm and turns. As they exit the ring, and the crowd cheers loudly, we see Dean Black and security coming forward. Knots throws his headset off and heads around the announce table to go to join Kennedy and Trinity.

 

Sharper: “Trinity Street knocking down Katya…presumably to prevent Kennedy from doing it. Jon’s leaving. Kennedy, his wife.”

 

Katya turns and smirks in the ring, wincing and holding her lip before falling back down to the mat. Kennedy and Trinity just walk over to security. Kennedy just looks back at Katya before Jon heads over. He starts to lead her to the back. Trinity goes with security as they head to the back. The crowd continues to cheer before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK:

We see Mr. D walking into the building, while on the phone.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. During the commercial break, Kennedy Street, Trinity Street and Jonathan Knots with them were escorted from the building.”

 

Mr. D steps forward. Kennedy just looks at him.

 

Mr. D: “What is going on?”

 

Trinity: “I took a swing at your daughter. Would do it again.”

 

The crowd cheers hearing this.

 

Mr. D: “Trinity…”

 

Knots: “Get your kid in check D. For the best, we’re all leaving.”

 

Kennedy just looks at Mr. D and nods.

 

Kennedy: “Sorry.”

 

Mr. D looks confused as he then steps forward and goes to Dean Black.

 

Mr. D: “Find me later.”

 

Mr. D then turns as we see Katya, now in tears, holding her jaw and being helped by two officials. Mr. D heads over to her.

 

Katya: “She hit me…a cheap shot too…”

 

Mr. D: “Alright…alright…”

 

Katya: “Told you that they can’t be trusted. They’ll just go to their old ways.”

 

Katya sobs a bit more. Mr. D then hugs his daughter. Notably, we see Sasha watching, having come onto the scene, shaking her head. Katya can be seen crying into the blazer of her father as we cut away.

We open up at the announce table to see Adam Sharper, alone.

 

Sharper: “That young lady is quickly finding out how to manipulate everyone. From her father, to the Streets…I don’t believe it. I know her father will watch the footage back. She was trying to goad Kennedy Street to attack her, only for Trinity Street to end it.”

 

Sharper shakes his head.

 

Sharper: “Now Jon is gone and it looks like Kennedy Street, who isn’t cleared for medical reasons, tonight or this Sunday, she and her sister, Trinity leaving. Jon, her husband, going with her to support her. All while Katya’s growing jealousy bubbles over here. And she could be running this promotion after Making Things Right this Sunday.”

 

We cut to the ring.

 

Aaron Blackbourne vs. Bree Lancaster

 

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

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

As the heavy music of Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage, dressed in her black silk robe and her arms spread wide. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her, carrying her title belt. The crowd boos heavily.

Phillips: “The following contest, scheduled for onefall, has a twenty minute time limit. Making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside... she is the SCW United States Champion, Bree Lancaster!"

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp, Bree holding her arms out all the way to the ring. She stops at the steps and Scott hands her the belt before going up. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. In the ring Bree holds the belt overhead. She then hands it back to Scott and pulls on the silver belt holding her robe closed. The robe opens, revealing her black shimmery gear. Bree pulls the robe off and tosses it aside, where it lands over the top rope. She then walks a circle in the ring showing off, before going to the corner. Scott is on the outside and pulls her robe off the ropes as her music fades out.

 

Sharper: “A big match here for Aaron Blackbourne as he continues to move on from the situation that defined the second half of his 2018, Scarlet Grey. Bree Lancaster meanwhile just days away from facing Selena Frost who still is in Nome, Alaska.”

 

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, arms raised and outstretched as the fans erupt into cheers.

 

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

 

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. 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 begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

 

Sharper: “Blackbourne is going to be in action this Sunday too. One of the ten names in a battle royal to determine the next challenger to the SCW Adrenaline Championship. Finally getting to rebuild his career after it being derailed.”

 

The bell sounds. Aaron and Bree look at one another before they start to get ready and then lunge. Aaron ducks a clothesline attempt. Bree turns and Aaron hits a headlock takedown. He lets go and Bree rolls over and gets up and Aaron grabs her arm and locks in an armlock. Bree reaches up and then tries to go for the eyes. Aaron quickly ducks down and under before flipping Bree. Bree rolls over, holding her lower back. She looks at Aaron, annoyed before getting up and running at Aaron but Aaron ducks and spins around into a school boy.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree kicks out. Both get up and Aaron grabs Bree and pulls her in for a vertical suplex, but Bree nails him in the ribs with a hard right and then another. She then drops down and goes for the back of Aaron’s leg. Aaron stumbles forward, into the corner and turns, kicking out his left leg as Bree looks at him.

 

Sharper: “Bree going for the leg. Saw an opening and given that Aaron started this strong.”

 

Bree moves in and goes for the leg again. She pulls on it and Aaron grabs her and clubs her in the back before shoving her back. Bree rolls through. She gets up and Aaron runs forward and jumps up and hits a running jumping calf kick to the jaw. The crowd ohs and Aaron goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree kicks out. Both get up and Bree thumbs Aaron in the eye. Aaron winces and Bree nails him with a forearm shot before grabbing Aaron’s leg and tripping Aaron’s other leg and driving her elbow into the left leg of Aaron. Aaron grimaces and Bree gets up and kicks at it. Aaron moves to the ropes. He grabs it and starts to get up and Bree runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Aaron turns and Bree goes low, dropkicking him in the left knee. Aaron flips over, holding his leg in pain.

 

Sharper: “Bree putting a target on Aaron Blackbourne’s leg. Going after the knee and this Sunday, that could be a problem. Aaron Blackbourne is not going to quit. Didn’t for months with the situation with Scarlet Grey. But this may be a different story. Risking money in his bank account from the winner’s purse and a potential title shot!”

 

Aaron starts to get up and Bree grabs him and hits a snapmare. She kicks him in the back. Aaron falls back and Bree goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Aaron kicks out. He turns and Bree goes for the leg. She starts to drag her to the ropes and places it on the bottom rope. Bree then turns and jumps up and goes lands on the leg of Aaron. Aaron winces in pain. Bree smirks and places his left leg on the bottom rope again. She then jumps up, but Aaron manages to quick kick to the side of Bree. Bree turns a bit and lands chest first on the top rope and Aaron quickly rolls her up with a school boy.

 

Sharper: “Creative counter. Most send them up and over. Aaron controlled her fall by how she fell into the ropes! Cover!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree kicks out. Both get up and Bree goes for the leg, but Aaron grabs her and spins her into the middle turnbuckle of the nearby corner. Bree pops back and Aaron grabs her and locks her up before hitting a dragon suplex. He lets go, wincing, holding his leg. Bree rolls over. She slowly rolls to her stomach and starts to get up. Aaron turns and looks at her before starting to get up. Bree gets up and Aaron grabs her from behind and hits a sleeper slam. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree gets her shoulder up. Aaron starts to get up and kicks his leg in the air before starting up. Bree slowly stumbles to her feet and turns around and Aaron runs as best as he can and hits a running dropkick. Bree falls back into the corner. She falls into a seated position as Aaron moves to the corner and then runs across and completes the Creative Process. The crowd roars. Aaron falls back and turns and pulls Bree out of the corner. He hooks both legs.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree shoots her shoulder up. Aaron rolls over. He grabs at the ropes, starting to get up.

 

Sharper: “Nearfall! Only two though. Bree kicking out after Aaron fights through the pain and hits the Creative Process!”

 

Aaron turns and walks over to Bree as she gets up and elbows him in the back. Bree hits the mat. Aaron turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Bree and Bree starts to get up and Aaron dives off and hits a diving knee to the face. Bree hits the mat. Aaron rolls over and Aaron goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Scott pushes the ropes toward Bree, leaning on them and Bree grabs the bottom rope. Aaron looks up as the referee sees Bree’s hand as Scott steps back. The official gets up and looks at Scott as Scott backs away. Aaron gets up and turns to him before grabbing Bree. He grabs Bree and hoists her up and as the official reprimands Scott, Bree digs her fingers into the eyes of Aaron and rakes his eyes. The crowd boos as Bree slides down. She then smirks and squats down as Aaron turns only for Bree to drill Aaron with the Classifier. The crowd boos loudly.

 

Sharper: “Scott Burnside getting involved. And Bree Lancaster proving that she doesn’t care how she wins as long as she wins. She does it because she can. Those are her words and Scott enabling it! Classifier takes Aaron down!”

 

Bree hooks the leg. The official turns and counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd boos as Bree rolls off.

 

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

 

She then starts to get up as Scott smiles and recollects the SCW US Championship before sliding into the ring. He gets up and hands the title to Bree. Bree takes the title and steps forward.

 

Bree: “Selena! I hope you’re watching! I’ll just keep winning because I can!”

 

Sharper: “No integrity. And this Sunday, she’ll be in the roofed cage by herself. Scott won’t be able to help her. But at the same time, the rules, very different than this. Anything goes. And Selena will be ready. Bree says she is.”

 

Bree smiles as she looks out. Aaron Blackbourne rolls over, holding his ribs. Bree turns and shrugs at him before turning and exiting through the ropes. Scott follows. They then start to head to the back as Bree smiles and enjoys her win.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, the scene opens up to see Lexy Chapel standing backstage.

 

Lexy: “Well folks, I had Christy Matthews, but you don’t think I’m fair…please! I’m a broadcast journalist! I do things to be even and I’ve got Abigail Lindsay, the other woman who wants a match with Ravyn Taylor. And Abigail…if you beat Christy Matthews this Sunday, you’ll get that match!”

 

Abigail Lindsay walks into view and looks around. She then nods.

 

Abigail: “Given that someone seems to be wanting to help her, there’s a lot of ways I could take this interview.”

 

Lexy: “Wait a minute…you’re not accusing me of ruining your motorcycle?”

 

Abigail: “Oh no….that would involve me thinking you could figure that out! I would say Ravyn, but let’s face it…that’s below her. And if she did, I think I’d be disappointed. I mean, really…but who would want to just piss me off. Clearly someone wants to get my attention. But instead of that, I’m facing Christy Matthews…”

 

Abigail nods.

 

Abigail: “But sorry Christy, you’re going to have to wait. I mean you’ve wanted this for months. You’ve been jerked around. It’s horrible. Really it is. But, let’s face it…I don’t care! And come this Sunday, I’m going to try and well ruin your hopes and dreams. This match against Ravyn is more than just some obsession. I want to prove that I can match her…and well, if I’m facing her, she has to notice me. And I guess that could be simplistic. Oh well…I’m going to have fun. And one way or another, that fun will happen. I guess it’s just going to happen one way or another. I just plan to make it sooner by denying you Christy. Simply put.”

 

Abigail smirks as Lexy turns to her.

 

Lexy: “Well said. Abigail Lindsay faces Christy Matthews for the HONOUR of facing Ravyn Taylor in the future.”

 

Lexy smirks.

 

Abigail: “No honour. I just want to see if she’s as smart as she thinks she is.”

 

Abigail smirks and walks off as Lexy looks less than pleased and we cut away.

The scene cuts to show CHBK walking around the ring. He smiles as he walks around the ring. The crowd boos him as he walks over to the announce table. Adam Sharper looks up at him.

 

Sharper: “CHBK out here? What are you doing out here?”

 

CHBK walks over and sits down in the seat of Jonathan Knots. He then grabs the headset and puts it on. He turns to Adam.

 

Sharper: “What are you doing here?”

 

CHBK: “You need a commentator. Shawn Winters aint around. He’s gone for drinking. Knots wants to go comfort his wife. So guess what? I’m here.”

 

Sharper: “Oh joy.”

 

CHBK: “Always wanted the chance.”

 

Sharper: “How can you support Katya after everything-“

 

CHBK: “Easy. Someone needs to be a father figure to her. I’ve been there for her when so many haven’t and I’m happy to support her!”

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. A few moments pass before we see Regan Street walk out from the back, holding a steel chair. Mikaela Street is with her.

 

Sharper: “Regan Street on her way to the ring, brandishing a steel chair. Maybe it’s for you, there CHBK?”

 

CHBK: “She can try. But I’m not planning anything. I’m here to help you out. Offer some colour. You know.”

 

Sharper: “Regan using a chair frequently last week. Involved in that Adrenaline Championship shamble of a match and then to actually take down the Network before duelling with Datura.”

 

CHBK: “Amazing. You’re telling me that being angry at everything makes lots of enemies. Seems so. And people wonder why I threw my lot in with Dark Fantasy!”

 

The crowd cheers her a bit as she then starts to make her way to the ring. Mikaela follows Regan down before they reach the ring. Regan hops onto the apron. She looks around the arena and then across at the announce table. CHBK smirks as Regan enters the ring and walks across the ring. Mikaela walks up the steel steps and along the apron before going into the ring. Regan walks over to the ropes and yells at CHBK.

 

CHBK: “Nah, that’s fine. I have a chair right here. You keep that one!”

 

Regan backs up and unfolds the chair as Mikaela grabs a microphone from the corner, left for Regan by Phillips. Mikaela looks at CHBK briefly with a glare before turning back and handing the microphone to Regan. Regan takes it and straddles the chair, leaning on the back of the chair. The music fades out as the crowd roars a bit. Regan looks around the arena.
 

Regan: “Trust me, CHBK…you want to try something. Ravyn tries something…Xander tries something…I have no problem taking this chair and doing my damnedest to shove it up your ass.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Regan: “But be patient, because after last week, once I’m done with my business this Sunday, I have no problem doing that unprovoked!”

 

CHBK just smirks. Regan leans back a bit before moving back forward.

 

Regan: “But my attention is undivided on Datura. Because you at the very least deserve it. I could come out here and talk about how I enjoyed kicking the Network’s ass for getting involved in my affairs because someone can’t take a hint. I could talk about being pissed off at Dark Fantasy. But you trump all of it. Anyone who comes after my family and calls me out about it deserve the most motivated of ass-kickings.”

 

Regan smirks.

 

Regan: “And you’re making it easy for me.”

 

Regan scoffs a bit.

 

Regan: “Not that I figured you had a backbone or any integrity, given that you’re teaming with someone you piledrove and now have respect for. The fact is that I at least came out and went right to your face after I saved your sorry ass from those jackasses because at least when I leave your bloody carcass in the middle of this ring this Sunday, it will be with you having had every opportunity to actually put up a fight. You just remained backstage proving to me exactly who you are…someone who has realized they’ve overstepped what they are capable of.”

 

Regan then stands up and grabs her steel chair. She folds the chair up and holds it up

 

Regan: “The good news is that all of this can be over in just four short days. When you walk into this ring, in a match we BOTH want. The good news is you won’t remember much of it. You’ll be feeling it for a long damn time. This started with AJ. You’ve mentioned David. You wore the dress. You’ve mentioned Jennifer…but you have to deal with me. And trust me, these days, I don’t have much left. So you want to threaten what I do have…your funeral!”

 

Regan then slams the chair into the ring canvas. She holds it up again before she’s interrupt by the lights going out. The crowd roars as an eerie synth pad sets the mood as a deep, raspy voice begins speaking:

 

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

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

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

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

“Dead Flag Blues” by Godspeed You! Black Emperor plays as Regan steps toward the entrance way. The lights turn on to then show Datura pulling Mikaela Street to the floor. In her hands are a steel chair. Mikaela turns as Regan looks at the scene on the big screen and turns and Datura holds her chair up as Mikaela starts to stir. Regan immediately turns and slides down out of the ring and right next to Mikaela, holding the chair, but Datura at that point, immediately turns and rolls into the ring, moving to the microphone, Regan had. She holds the chair in front of her as Mikaela starts to get up and Regan turns to Datura, ready to slide back in.

 

Datura: “Overstepped Regan…no. I just care about snuffing you out however it happens. And right now I have you wrapped around my finger! Come on Regan…take me out!”

 

Regan slides into the ring and Datura calmly rolls out of it. Regan gets up and storms to the ropes. Datura backs up as her music starts to play again. She turns and holds her arms up, and the steel chair. She then drops it before starting to make way to the back.

 

CHBK: “Regan’s anger may make her hit harder, but when you leave yourself open, well, Datura playing her like a fiddle.”

 

Sharper: “Datura knows exactly what she’s doing. The problem is whether she’ll regret that when this Sunday, she has to be in the ring of a very angry, very focused Regan.”

 

CHBK: “Focused? Then keep Mikaela backstage. If not, Regan, you may be leading to your own family downfall!”

 

Regan continues to look at Datura, seething as Datura walks to the back, not even looking back. Mikaela pulls herself onto the apron and then into the ring before the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Mr. D leaving his office as he turns and we see Sasha standing there, her arms folded across her chest.

 

Mr. D: “Don’t worry.”

 

Sasha: “You know she’s faking it. You know she was goading Kennedy.”

 

Mr. D: “I know. I know exactly what happened. The person I was talking to on the phone updated me.”

 

Sasha: “So?”

 

Mr. D: “I’m not going to steer away from the course I’ve picked. You both have your chance.”

 

Sasha: “She’s going to turn this place upside down. She’s already started.”

 

Mr. D: “And if that happens, it’s my problem.”

 

Sasha: “She’s manipulating you dad.”

 

Mr. D: “She’s still my daughter. She’s still your sister. I hope you can understand that.”

 

Mr. D walks off as Sasha watches her father leave and we cut away.

Backstage we see Sienna Swann with Laura Steinbeck and the Truelove Twins backstage. Sienna is smiling.

 

Sienna: “Finally something clearer.”

 

Laura: “Network firmly with us. So they’ve lost Xander. We have LEO.”

 

Paris: “We DEFINITELY have LEO.”

 

London: “Maybe we call someone else.”

 

Laura: “We won’t need to. If the deals off, Network can have some fun this Sunday. As can you two. Let Xander get involved. Triple threat rules.”

 

Sienna: “I have something better in mind.”

 

Sienna smiles and turns and walks across the room where we see Ikiro Yoshida getting something out of his bag.

 

Sienna: “Ikiro?”

 

Ikiro: “Sienna, what do you need?”

 

Sienna smiles.

 

Sienna: “You want to make me very happy?”

 

Ikiro: “Of course!”

 

Sienna: “Then this Sunday? There’s a match on the card you need to watch VERY closely. And it involves two people who have personally upset me.”

 

Ikiro: “I will make sure they regret it all.”

 

Sienna smiles and leans in and kisses Ikiro on the cheek.

 

Sienna: “Perfect.”

 

Sienna smirks as the crowd boos and we cut away.

Kellen Jeffries vs. Dante McCaffery

 

The opening to "Out of the Black" hits the PA system, drawing boos from the audience. The lights flash with every sound of the drum. Once the bass hits and the song kicks into gear, Dante McCaffery emerges from the curtains with a long black and yellow fur trenchcoat with another black and red jacket underneath. He immediately mouths off to the crowd and scowls. Dante glares at the crowd and shortly after, Savali, LEO and Jack Parker walk out. Jack has his trademark steel chair in hands as he extends his arms to the crowd before he looks right at the camera. Dante looks around and starts walking down to the ring as Jack, LEO and Savali follow.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, accompanied to the ring by Savali, LEO and Jack Parker, From Montreal, Quebec, Canada, representing the Network, he is Dante McCaffery!”

Dante walks down to the ring, giving the fans the "shoo" gesture repeatedly. Jack, meanwhile, is seen walking, smirking and holding up his chair. Savali just glares at the camera. LEO doesn't react to anyone as he just walks down to the ring. Dante soon pauses and stares at the audience to his right for a moment. He looks around at the crowd and he says a few things. Jack looks on and pulls Dante to the side. Jack is seen whispering something to Dante who nods. Dante then starts walking up the steel steps before turning around, giving the crowd the chance to boo him some more. Dante soon enters the ring. Jack soon sets his chair and sits on it as he, LEO and Savali look on the outside. Dante soon ascends up the turnbuckle. The crowd boos as McCaffery looks around the crowd. From there, Dante steps down and goes to the corner, where he and Savali talk while Jack and LEO are on the outside.

 

Sharper: “Dante McCaffery already calling out Xander Valentine. Also rescinding the deal with Dark Fantasy.”

 

CHBK: “I wouldn’t be worried there. Contracts are wonderful things. He can have his issue with Xander. We expect that. But anything else, he better tread carefully.”

 

"The Authority Song" by John Mellencamp hits the speakers and Kellen Jeffries comes out from the back with Amber Sloane.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Amber Sloane, from New York City, New York, he is The Man-God, Kellen Jeffries!”

 

The crowd looks on buzzing, as some cheer, some boo. Kellen looks around, listening to the lukewarm reaction, nodding. He turns to Amber and tells her to stay on the stage. She obliges as Kellen heads to the ring. He then looks at the ring and hops onto the apron. He then steps through the ropes and into the ring. He looks at Dante who leans in the corner. Kellen looks around at the other Network members too.

 

CHBK: “I don’t get why he wants to make good with Kennedy. He dodged a bullet if you ask me.”

 

Sharper: “Maybe he’s looking to be a decent person. You thought about that?”

 

CHBK: “That’s boring.”

 

Sharper: “Kellen Jeffries making his debut here tonight in SCW. And against a group that have had a lot of issues with Kennedy Street, with Trinity Street. So there’s a connection here to say the least. Meanwhile, Amber Sloane, Kellen’s current significant other being asked to wait on the stage.”

 

CHBK: “It’s true. I wouldn’t trust the Network!”

 

The bell sounds. Kellen then steps forward and Dante starts to step back, but Kellen moves in and goes over for a hard right. He nails him with a hard right and then another. Dante moves back and sticks his head between the ropes. He leans back. Kellen moves in as the referee calls for the break.

 

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Kellen backs up and Dante moves back in and kicks him in the ribs. Kellen stumbles back and Dante kicks him in the ribs and nails him with a forearm shiver. The crowd boos and Kellen hits the mat. He gets up and Dante grabs him and drags him to the ropes before running his head along the top rope. Kellen turns away, holding his head. Dante moves in after him and kicks him in the ribs.

 

Sharper: “Dante quickly using the aggression of Kellen Jeffries to his advantage.”

 

CHBK: “Welcome to SCW. Don’t just assume you can bully people. Gotta be good at it!”

 

Dante then whips Kellen across the ring. Kellen hits the corner. Dante runs after and nails him with a running forearm shot. He then pulls him out and snapmares him over and goes for the pin.

 

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Kellen kicks out. Kellen turns and starts to get up and Dante grabs Kellen and pushes him into the ropes. He fires him off across the ring. Dante goes for a clothesline. Kellen ducks and stops and Dante turns and Kellen hits a headbutt. Dante hits the mat. He gets up and Kellen pushes him into the ropes and fires him off. Dante bounces off and Kellen hits a discus clotheslineDante hits the mat. He stirs and starts to get up and Kellen scoops him up and places him in the tree of woe. The crowd roars. Amber looks on smiling.

 

Sharper: “Kellen Jeffries has Dante in the tree of woe.”

 

CHBK: “Good thing as Dante has plenty to think about!”

 

Sharper: “Kellen now just stomping away.”

 

Kellen kicks at the chest of Dante over and over. The crowd cheers some as Dante tries to cover up.

 

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Kellen steps back, his arms up. The referee reprimands him as we see Jack Parker hop onto the apron and free Dante. Dante hits the mat and rolls to the floor. Jack hops down as the crowd boos. Kellen turns and notices this. He then steps forward and slides to the floor. Kellen turns and then nails Parker with a hard right. The crowd roars. He turns and nails Dante. Dante staggers back. Savali grabs Kellen from behind, but Kellen quickly hits a back elbow. Dante rolls into the ring and grabs the referee’s attention. He holds his eye as the referee checks on him and we see LEO jump up and hit a kick to the jaw, knocking Kellen down. The crowd ohs and boos. Savali turns as Parker holds his jaw. Savali then steps forward and hits a running elbow drop to Kellen’s chest. The crowd boos some more. Parker then grabs him and pulls him up, knees him in the ribs and rolls him into the ring. Dante then moves around the official and grabs him by the hair, pulling him up before the official can determine what happened.

 

CHBK: “Kellen’s getting the good old way we used to say hi to new people in the territory days.”

 

Sharper: “I heard of those stories.”

 

CHBK: “Hopefully they caught a rib, maybe a shiner in there.”

 

Dante knees him in the ribs and turns him around before hoisting him up and hitting a lifting reverse DDT. Dante turns and hooks the leg.

 

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Kellen gets his shoulder up. The crowd roars. Kellen rolls over and Dante grabs him and pulls him up. He rakes his eyes. Kellen falls back into the corner. Dante moves in and nails him in the ribs. He then goes to whip him across the ring. Kellen hits the opposite corner. Dante runs after and Kellen gets an elbow up. Dante stumbles back and turns and Kellen runs out and hits the Face Wash. The crowd roars. Kellen gets up and turns and stomps Dante in the chest and then again and again. Dante rolls over to the corner.

 

Sharper: “Kellen Jeffries giving Dante a bit of his own greeting. Stomping away!”

 

CHBK: “He’s got some piss and vinegar. Good on him!”

 

Dante starts to get up. He then turns and lunges at Kellen, but Kellen kicks him in the ribs before hitting the Game Misconduct. The crowd ohs and Dante hits the mat. Kellen goes for the pin.

 

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But LEO and Parker roll into the ring with Savali before Parker stomps Kellen in the back. The crowd boos as the referee calls for the bell.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, Kellen Jeffries!”

 

Savali gets up as LEO kicks at Kellen too.

 

Sharper: “Of course! The Network getting involved!”

 

CHBK: “Kellen looked good, but won’t after this!”

 

Amber looks on from the stage briefly before running to the back as Savali then walks over and step forward and hits an elbow drop to the back of Kellen. The crowd boos as Kellen gets up and stumbles up before falling into the corner. He turns and nails Parker with a hard right and then nails LEO with a shot only for Savali to run in and nail Kellen with a splash. Kellen stumbles out and falls to a knee. He starts to get up before we see Alexis Quinne running out from the back. The crowd cheers.

 

CHBK: “Don’t worry though. Xander won’t be coming out for this. Kellen will get a solid ass-kicking!”

 

Sharper: “Not if Alexis Quinne has something to say about it!”

 

CHBK: “How cute.”

 

Alexis Quinne runs down and slides in. She gets up and nails Dante with a hard right and then another and another. Dante falls over and covers up as Alexis hammers away on him over and over. LEO then runs over and kicks Quinne in the chest. She falls back and rolls over. LEO then kicks her in the chest. Quinne falls back. Just then, we see Amber Sloane step out from the back and point as we see Chris Cannon and Owen Cruze running down from the back. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “And here come Owen Cruze! Chris Cannon! Now have your attention?”

 

CHBK: “A bit more!”

 

Chris and Owen run down and Amber jogs to the ring and stops at the ring as Chris and Owen slide in. They get up and Owen and Chris run at Savali and drill her with a double spear as the crowd erupts in cheers. Savali rolls over. Kellen gets up and Parker turns to grab at Owen but Kellen grabs him and spins him around and throws him out of the ring. LEO is then caught by Quinne who rakes his eyes. LEO falls back and rolls out of the ring to the floor. Amber Sloane then walks up the steel steps and then enters the ring. She heads over to Kellen as Kellen gets up and Chris turns to him. Alexis Quinne looks at the Network as Owen Cruze watches them too.

 

Sharper: “Chris Cannon, Owen Cruze, Alexis Quinne and Kellen Jeffries standing in the ring! Standing tall! Chasing the Network off!”

 

CHBK: “Hope they enjoy this. Owen and Chris are going to have long nights this Sunday!”

 

Sharper: “Owen challenges Ravyn Taylor for the Adrenaline Championship. Chris Cannon faces Xander Valentine. They may not be related to the Network, but the issues run deep and they stand for what’s right.”

 

CHBK: “Or they stand for spreading themselves thin. You stand for yourself!”

 

Owen turns and looks at CHBK as Chris glances at him too. Kellen grimaces.

 

Sharper: “Wherever Kennedy Street is tonight. She has to be happy. And look at those looks from Owen and Chris, CHBK.”

 

CHBK: “Keep looking. As I said, Ravyn and Xander will have no problem showing why they’ve made some poor decisions and who they affiliate with, who they stand with…it’s marked them forever!”

 

The Network backs up. Dante just turns and storms to the back. LEO grimaces as Alexis leans on the ropes. The scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see Syren standing by with Xander Valentine. Ravyn Taylor is with them too as is Alexander Crowe. The crowd boos seeing them.

 

Sharper: “A nice little get together. Not there for strategy?”

 

CHBK: “What strategy would I be needed to be there for?”

 

Sharper: “Fair enough…and welcome back folks, you’re watching the second Breakdown of 2019 if you just joined us and do we have another stellar match for you coming up.”

CHBK: “Great you’re pointing out the obvious as always Adam. Autumn will be taking on Katie Steward in singles action.”

Autumn Valentine vs. Katie Steward


The lights dim slightly, and the spotlights point down at the stage as the fans quieten in expectation. A woman whispering can be heard across the PA system.

“Don’t bless me father, for I have sinned...”

“Miss Nothing” by The Pretty Reckless begins playing across the PA system as the fans boo. After a few seconds Autumn Valentine walks out onto the stage with a smile on her face, standing in the middle of the spotlights for a moment before spinning around and holding out her arms downward, revealing the words “DARK FANTASY” on the back of her ring jacket.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, she hails from Anaheim, California and is being accompanied to the ring by Ryan Watson… Autumn Valentine!”

Autumn spins back around, seemingly enjoying the negative crowd reaction. She stands for a moment before looking back over her shoulder. The fans booing gets louder as she’s joined on the stage by Ryan Watson. Watson holds her hand as the two of them head to the ring. Once at ringside Autumn jumps up on the ring entrance as Ryan pulls himself up using the bottom rope. He then stands and holds down the middle rope for her to enter. The fans boo louder as Autumn now ascends the ropes in the corner, standing on the middle rope once again soaking in their reaction. She flips back out of the corner, spinning around and landing on her feet. She then removes her jacket, handing it to Ryan who remains on the apron. Ryan jumps down, holding onto her jacket as Autumn walks to the corner, sitting down in the corner and talking with her manager at ringside as he stands outside the ring.

CHBK: “Shame Ryan isn’t competing these days he’d be a great addition to the SCW roster once again.”

Sharper: “You mean to join whatever you’re behind with Katya don’t you?”

CHBK: “Careful Adam, that’s slander. I’m doing nothing, that is all the mind of that young woman who has an axe to grind.”

Meanwhile in the ring we see Phillips raise the mic once more…

Phillips: And her opponent… She needs no introduction, you know of her as the Goddess of Desire, the Queen of Queens… Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for SCW Hall of Famer, KATIE STEWARD!!!

Baby I'm coming, better ready yourself
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing

“The Real Thing” plays throughout the arena as Katie video plays on the screen. The crowd jumps to their feet giving her her usual pop. After a few moments Katie walks out on the stage wearing her glorious white and gold ring robe. She slowly walks across the stage to the ramp with TJ Johnson in toe and he is running his mouth hyping Katie up to the crowd. Katie stands at the top of the stage and does her pose for the crowd. After a few seconds of the sending her their love she continues her way down the entrance way. TJ runs head and jumps on the apron. Katie walks around ringside and steps up the ring steps onto the apron and enters the ring while TJ holds the ropes for her. She walks to the middle of the ring and undoes her belt taking off her robe for the crowd. She hands her robe off to TJ and poses for the crowd in her stylish ring gear for a second before she gets into her mind set for her match.

Sharper: “Katie and Autumn are no strangers to each other, both looking to capitalize and build momentum before the PPV.”

CHBK: “This is a paramount time for everyone in SCW, Autumn has a huge match against Konrad Raab, a win tonight would do wonders.”

Sharper “It would, a win for Katie would be better given the Adrenaline Contendership battle royal.”

The bell sounds and both women immediately come out of the gate all guns blazing, Autumn running at Katie only to get knocked of her feet with a vicious shot from out of nowhere. Autumn immediately springs to her feet only to get sent to the ropes and getting dropped down with a clothesline, Katie quickly covers.

1… Kick out by Autumn.

Ryan outside shrugs it off while Autumn rolls away from Katie who quickly gets back to her feet. Autumn follows and the two lock up in the middle of the ring, Autumn raking the eyes of Steward to boos from the crowd. Katie winces until she is caught with a chop to the chest which gets a Wooo from the fans, Autumn hits another and another and then sends Katie into the corner which she then follows up with a stinger style splash before throwing Katie to the canvas with a hip toss. Another cover attempt is made this time by Autumn.

1… NO Kick out by Steward!! 

Outside Ryan slaps the mat to cheer Autumn on who has now got Katie back to her feet. Autumn goes for a discus forearm smash, but Katie ducks and locks her arms around the waist of Valentine, she then lifts he up and over with a release German suplex to the canvas which gets “ooohs” from the crowd. Autumn winces while on her knees, Katie on her feet already hitting the ropes and catching Autumn in the face with a knee. Once again Steward covers to a roar from the crowd.

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Sharper: “Katie really hitting Valentine with some stiff shots here, that knee looked like it hurt.”

CHBK: “Knees to the face tend to hurt. Autumn has been through worse though.”

Autumn continues to wince, now rolling out of the ring to be by Ryan who helps her to her feet. Katie wastes no time running and baseball sliding out of the ring, this time hitting Ryan into the barrier. Autumn then pulls Katie out of the ring and slaps her hard across the face. The crowd “ooohs” once again as the Queen of Queens looks at Autumn angrily. Katie goes for a grapple, but Autumn drops to a knee and pulls Katie into the nearby ring post. The Goddess of Desire holding her face now while Autumn gets back up only to hit a high kick which against sends Katie face first into the ring post, autumn quickly then checks on Ryan who waves her off.

Sharper: “And like that looks like Autumn paying back Katie for that knee to the face, steel however wins hands down.”

CHBK: “It does, good call there if our viewers who are listening because they’re blind.”

Sharper: “Can I just do my job without you being a smart ass?!”

Katie has already rolled back into the ring to get away from Autumn, but that doesn’t last too long with her re-entering the ring as well. Autumn gets to her feet first and then does Katie, the younger woman charges at the other. Katie looking ready for it with a high kick of her own, but Autumn baseball slides through her legs. Katie turns around only to get a step up Enzuiguri from Valentine. Katie drops to her knees which opens her up for a running knee of her own from Autumn, but Steward counters with a Superkick from out of nowhere! The fans roar from the shot, Katie once again covering Autumn while Ryan yells at ringside.

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Ryan holds his head in his hands while now climbing on the apron. Katie is back to her feet quickly ready for anything, but she isn’t ready for the figure who leaps over the barrier and enters the ring while the referee is distracted. Katie is spun around and DDT’d almost instantly into the canvas to a roaring set of boo’s from the SCW Fans before putting Autumn on top of Katie.

Sharper: “What is KANDIS OUT HERE FOR?!”

Kandis rolls out of the ring as fast as she entered and drops to the floor out of sight. The referee seeing the situation after Ryan drops back to the mats also with a smirk on his face…

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The crowd roars at the sight of Steward kicking out, the look on Ryans face is one of anger now as he holds his head. Kandis on the other side sits on the mat with shock on her face, the focus all back on the ring where Autumn and Katie begin to stir and make their way to their feet slowly. They finally stand upright and lock horns in the middle of the ring, Autumn breaks free and goes for a clothesline which Katie ducks and from out of nowhere hits the platinum blonde on Autumn Valentine to another roar form the crowd.

Sharper:” The unprettier she calls the Platinum Blonde executed perfectly.”

CHBK: “I shouldn’t be surprised.”

Katie rolls over onto Autumn as the referee counts three and both Kandis and Ryan watch from either side of the ring.

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The bell sounds and “The Real Thing” plays over the P.A System, it is however cut short when Kandis slides into the ring and hits a running boot to the back of the head of Katie Steward. She drops to the canvas as Kandis continues to stick the boot into her while Ryan rolls in and helps Autumn to her feet. Both women then starting to take turns after Autumn gathers her senses.

Sharper: “This is uncalled for, why are they doing this?!”

CHBK: “Because they can, they are sending a message clearly. You really are losing it in your old age aren’t you?”

Both Kandis and Autumn stomp away at Katie, Autumn holding her up now on her knees and Kandis looking to strike but the boo’s suddenly turn into cheers as Gigi and Maddie Steward run down towards the ring. Ryan shouts at both and all three exit the ring about as fast as Gigi and Maddie enter, the two younger Stewards standing guard now over Katie who looks in pain. Outside the ring Ryan, Kandis and Autumn are backing up the ramp all with smirks on their faces.

Sharper: “There was no need for that at all, thank god those two came out when they did, things could have gotten ugly.”

CHBK: “Nature of the beast, kill or be killed. The youth are looking to take over and make statements, one such as this. This is what Katya brings to SCW while under her leadership.”

Sharper: “It’s wrong Alex, it’s damn wrong there’s no need for it.”

The SCW cameras focus on the ring one last time with Katie now on her feet and screaming at the three who stand on the stage. Gigi and Maddie doing their best to hold her back from going up there while the cameras now move to another part of the arena.

The scene opens up at the announce position to see Adam Sharper and CHBK.

 

Sharper: “This Sunday, we’re going to see a lot of big matches and we’ve talked about some of the Balance of Power matches and much more, but also that night, we’ll see the US Championship on the line when Selena Frost challenges Bree Lancaster inside the Roofed Cage.”

 

CHBK: “Yeah. Should be great watching the two of them try to take each other out.”

 

Sharper: “Well Selena Frost has been in Nome, Alaska, her home, for much of the last few weeks and we have her here, live, from Nome. Selena, can you hear us?”

 

We then cut to see Selena Frost, seemingly outside, darkness surround her, but a light making her visible.

 

Selena: “Adam, I can hear you and thank you for having me.”

 

Sharper: “I understand you’ve been watching tonight’s show and you witnessed Bree Lancaster’s match earlier tonight against Aaron Blackbourne.”

 

Selena: “I saw her need to take another shortcut, just because she could, against someone who very much will be the future of this business. I know she’ll justify it. I know she’ll see it as just part of what she does. The egotism from her knows no bounds.”

 

Sharper: “This Sunday, you’ll face her in a match with no rules. Just pinfall or submission. Roofed cage.”

 

Selena: “But no Scott. And I know that she’ll take whatever shortcut she can find. Whatever is under the ring, I’m sure she’ll try to use. I’m sure she’ll turn to her friend, Andrew Raynes, for some advice. Not the Thunderdome, but same principles. I’m sure she’ll have plenty of strategies and I welcome them all. All I want is her to have to deal with me herself. She can keep claiming the same egotistical crap she has. She can claim I’m making excuses. I see her as someone who realizes that she needs to prove she’s as good as she claims. And if she can do that, she can get what she wants…me out of her way.”

 

CHBK: “CHBK here. So how about the fact that you chose a selfish choice for your Trios. I mean after talking so big about how much you hated what Katya did. What about you going to bat for Slayter or Owen.”

 

Selena scoffs.

 

Selena: “Maybe I don’t need to get involved with what so many other can do fine without me. Maybe I also know that Ravyn has wanted a match against me for years. Maybe I don’t give a damn about what a washed up legend has to say.”

 

CHBK: “So much disrespect…hardly a champion.”

 

Selena: “More that you are. I don’t need to manipulate things to prove anything.”

 

CHBK: “Is that not what you’re doing with the Trios Tournament?”

 

Selena: “I earned that match and I’m not coming up with a match to give me an instant win. I’m looking to compete. I’m looking to force Bree Lancaster to prove she is as good as she claims. I’ve said it last week and as I did to end 2018. If Bree Lancaster can beat me in the middle of that ring, I’ll accept it, respect what she’s done. But when one week she needs to run off thanks to you and your allies CHBK, and the next, she needs her manager to help her just so she holds on…SCW deserves better. These fans deserve better. Professional wrestling deserves better. Just like they do this Sunday….I know Sienna. I know Syren…There’s something sad when I have to say Cassidy Carter is the least of all of the evils, but I at least can take pride that Owen Cruze, if he beats Ravyn Taylor, we may have one of the most deserving champions in the history of the sport. That’s a kid that the sky is the limit!”

 

CHBK laughs a bit.

 

Sharper: “Bree I’m sure is watching. Any final words for the US Champion?”

 

Selena smirks.

 

Selena: “I hope Bree is ready to compete. This isn’t going to be a Dior photoshoot. It’s not going to be anything like that and it won’t be pleasurable. Instead, Bree, I plan to make you earn everything you get this Sunday. I’m going to make you honest. It’s that simple”

 

Selena pauses.

 

Selena: “We’ve had too many people who think they are owed everything. And the fact that you’re standing a champion and proud of it when you had to rely on your manager who couldn’t even stand as champion, when you forced him to do it…shows everything necessary to understand it.”

 

Selena then steps forward and looks at the camera.

 

Selena: “So BELIEVE IT when I say in the match that everything started with us…when you were with Blake, you can reinvent yourself, sure. You can prove you could beat me without a miscommunication, without help, without anything except your God given talent. But if you can’t, then all you will prove this Sunday Bree is that I am better than you and there is no way you can hide. You can either prove yourself to be worthy of holding the US Championship or I’m going to give SCW something they can cheer over…BELIEVE IT!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Thank you Selena! Selena Frost faces Bree Lancaster in the roofed cage this Sunday for the SCW United States Championship!”

 

Selena smiles as she remains on the screen for a few moments longer before we cut away.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as “Immortals” by Fall Out Boy plays in the background. A shot of Giovanni Aries vs. Damian Angel comes up on the screen.

 

Sharper: “And from that, next, Giovanni Aries and Damian Angel, they meet in our main event, next!”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Giovanni Aries vs. Damian Angel

 

"Mad Hatter" by Melanie Martinez begins to play as Giovanni Aries steps out from behind the curtain. Giovanni Aries has on a grey wolf pelt fur jacket on while wearing Oracle sunglasses. Giovanni Aries takes a few steps and then sits down Indian style in the middle of the stage. He sits there and looks around the arena and begins to laugh hysterically before he pulls out an LSD laced cigarette and lighter and proceeds to light up, taking a long deep drag before slowly standing up and walking to the ring. While walking to the ring he takes a drag and blows it in ringside fans face as begins to laugh hysterically again. Giovanni Aries reaches ringside and looks out to the crowd and yells

"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 and slowly moves his left hand to his mouth takes a drag of his LSD laced cigarette and blowing smoke into the air before flipping backwards into the ring. He takes off the fur jacket before going over to his corner and setting everything aside, cautiously eyeing CHBK sitting at the announce desk.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries has been an interesting figure in this power struggle so far, seeming to support Sasha and oppose Katya while still not fully trusting in Mr. D.”

CHBK: “I would say he’d do a lot better for himself if he just kept his nose out of other people’s business, but clearly whatever’s going on in his head only makes sense to him and is better off being kept there.”

The opening lines of The Rasmus' "Lucifer's Angel" begin to play over the crowd suddenly, without the introduction of the song. As the first verse plays, Damian Angel steps out onto the stage with Har Megiddo in tow, staring out at the crowd. In the slight pause between the verse and the chorus, the lights in the arena all turn off, leaving the sight of pitch black. As the chorus strikes up, a red spotlight begins to follow Angel as he heads to the ring with his monsters following close behind. By the end of the chorus, Angel has rolled toward the centre of the ring, pulling himself to one knee. Damian runs his hand over the canvas before pounding his right fist down upon the SCW logo, immediately springing to his feet thereafter. As Har Megiddo take their place in his corner, Damian unfastens the clasps of his rope, letting it drop down to the mat behind him. He glares out over the crowd before his gaze finds CHBK on commentary, which is where it stays locked as he backs up into his corner before his attention turns to Aries.

Sharper: “You know Damian Angel better than perhaps anybody currently on the roster, and what he’s capable of certainly can’t bode well for Aries.”

CHBK: “We’re assuming this is the same man I actually dealt with all those years ago Adam. As far as I’m concerned, he’s a shell of the devil he used to proclaim himself to be and hiding behind that entourage in his corner is proof of that.”

The bell rings as both men begin to slowly circle one another, their eyes remaining locked as they seem wary to engage. As they reach the point where they’ve switched sides in the ring, Aries puts some distance between himself and the ropes as he stares at Har Megiddo, Kali having grabbed the bottom rope as the trio glares at him like a hungry wolfpack. Aries turns back to see that Angel hasn’t taken advantage because he’s locked eyes with CHBK as he sits at the announce desk.

CHBK: “I don’t know why you’re busy looking at me. The Damian I knew would’ve taken advantage and turned Aries into a bloody mess already.”

Damian ignores this as he turns and he and Aries finally meet in the center and lock up. They jockey for position before Aries does a go-behind and starts trying to hook Angel in a half nelson, but he twists around and grabs Aries’ legs, attempting to take him down. Aries blocks this and lands a few clubbing blows across Damian’s upper back. As Angel starts to rise Aries grabs at his hand and starts looking to attack the fingers, but Angel drives a knee into Giovanni’s midsection. He proceeds to take him down with a drop toe hold, and as Aries gets to his hands and knees in his attempt to get to his feet he’s kicked hard in the ribcage! He rolls over a bit, cringing in pain as Angel looks down at him before glancing over at CHBK, almost as if he’s daring him to do something.

Sharper: “A bit of a slower start to this match than I think anyone expected between these two men as they’re still fairly even here in the early going.”

CHBK: “If Damian wasn’t so busy trying to get my attention when I’m out here doing a job tonight, this match might even be over already.”

Aries starts to get back to his feet, but as soon as he does Angel floors him with a running elbow strike. He quickly pulls Giovanni back to his feet and hooks him for a northern lights suplex, sticking the bridge for a pin!

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Aries quickly kicks out! Undeterred, Angel knees Aries in the midsection again as both men get back to their feet. He turns and runs into the ropes, but as soon as he hits them he’s met with a running knee to the face! Angel rebounds off the ropes and falls to the mat as Aries just glares down at him before briefly glancing over at CHBK. He mutters something to himself before grabbing the top rope for balance as he starts stomping away at the back of Angel’s head. The referee demands that he stops, and Aries does so when he looks to see movement from Har Megiddo, not getting involved but making it clear they’re ready to if need be. Aries shrugs this off before grabbing Angel by the waist and deadlifting him into a german suplex!

Sharper: “Aries showing why he’s so dangerous. Just when Damian started getting into a rhythm, Aries immediately sprang to life and cut him off.”

CHBK: “Now just imagine what he could do with that ability if he wasn’t so busy making ridiculous claims about others with this whole ‘Wonderland’ crusade. He may have even become World Champion last year.”

Angel crawls over to the nearest corner and props himself up into a seated position. Aries notices this and makes his way over to the opposite corner before charging full steam ahead. Angel manages to roll out of the way of a presumed cannonball attempt, but Aries manages to put on the brakes to avert disaster! As Angel gets back to his feet, Aries suddenly hooks him for a suplex and lifts him up, but the intended brainbuster is thwarted as Angel manages to knee him in the top of the head! Aries drops him, but Angel maintains the hold and goes for his own brainbuster attempt, only for Aries to slip free and land behind him. He bounces off the ropes, but Angel catches him coming in with another drop toe hold that causes Aries to land throat-first across the middle rope! Angel follows this up by running off the opposite set of ropes before draping his leg across the back of the hung-up Aries’ head! As Aries lands on the mat from the rebound, clutching at his throat, Angel climbs out of the ring and makes his way over to the announce table, looking ready to lunge over it at any moment.

CHBK: “I know you better than that Damian. I’m just focusing on calling this match, which you should be focusing on wrestling in.”

Sharper: “Look out!”

As Angel starts to inch closer to the table, hearing Sharper’s warning causes him to turn around just in time to catch Aries as he suicide dives through the ropes and drives Angel into the table! Damian falls to the floor clutching at his lower back as Aries pulls himself up, still clutching at his throat before he turns his attention to CHBK now.

Aries: “When I’m done with this monster, you’re next you vile general of the Lizard Princess!”

Despite the threat, CHBK just rolls his eyes as Aries grabs Angel and throws him back into the ring. He takes one last look back at CHBK to be sure he’s staying put before he slides back into the ring, pulling Angel to his feet and taking him over with a suplex before rolling him up into a small package!

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Angel kicks out! Aries just shakes his head and mumbles something incomprehensive to himself before hauling Angel to his feet and propping him up in the corner. He moves towards the opposite corner, eyeing Har Megiddo to make sure they still won’t get involved before he charges forward for a helluva kick, but Angel manages to move and Aries gets himself hung up on the top turnbuckle! He starts trying to pull his leg back, but Angel moves in and clobbers him in the back of the head with another running elbow smash before pulling him back, trapping Aries’ foot under the turnbuckle bolt to put him in a tree of woe position. He lands a few kicks to the midsection before moving back towards the opposite corner and then charging in full speed, slamming into Aries’ ribs and stomach with The Hell Crash! Angel’s momentum carries him out to the apron as the impact knocks Aries’ foot free and he falls to the canvas, instinct allowing him to roll away from the corner a bit as he clutches at his midsection. Angel sees this and climbs to the top rope before diving off with a 450 splash! He makes the cover, hooking the leg.

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Aries gets his shoulder up!

Sharper: “Damian almost picking up the win right there after Gio maybe got a little too far ahead of himself.”

CHBK: “I wish I could say the Damian Angel of old is finally back, but I have a feeling that look he’s giving me has other implications.”

Angel is indeed glaring over at CHBK again as he stays in the corner before briefly smirking at him. As Aries slowly starts to get back to his feet, Angel starts to get into the familiar position to signal for the Bittersweet Ending, or The Bitter End as he refers to it. Before he can go for it, however, his attention is diverted as he sees Har Megiddo having moved towards the ramp, the sudden jeers of the fans becoming clear now as they form a wall to stop the advance of Autumn Valentine, Kandis and Scarlet Grey who have all made their way out at this point. The menacing trio just grins and dares the ladies to make the first move, with Autumn holding her arm out to keep Scarlet from obliging just yet.

Sharper: “What the hell are these three doing out here!?”

CHBK: “Maybe they just wanted to have a front row seat to see how this match plays out.”

Sharper: “You know damn well they have no reason to- wait a minute… Casterillo! Where the hell did he come from!?”

With Har Megiddo so focused on the trio standing before them, they don’t notice Casterillo suddenly climb over the barricade with a steel chair in hand until he smashes it across the back of Kali! She immediately crumbles onto the ramp as Casterillo makes a beeline for the ring. Malphas and Behemoth become so distracted by Kali being taken out and trying to catch Casterillo that it leaves them open for Scarlet to drill Malphas in the face with a big boot before all three women swarm Behemoth, quickly managing to get him down as Autumn and Kandis kick away at his legs while Scarlet hammers away at his face. Casterillo slides into the ring and Angel immediately goes to cut him off by trying to kick the chair into his face with The Bitter End, but Casterillo manages to sidestep before driving the chair into his gut! He sets the chair on the ground and grabs Angel for Trial By Fire, but Aries suddenly breaks it up with a discus forearm that catches Casterillo in the side of the head! The referee is frantically calling for the bell before vacating the ring. Aries looks at Angel as he slowly gets up before looking at the chair, and the two seem to get on the same page for the moment as they grab Casterillo, but before they can get any farther Aries is suddenly Kissed by Fire courtesy of Marie Jones! Angel lets go of Casterillo and tries to go after her, but Kim Williams also emerges from the crowd and slides into the ring, catching Angel from behind with some forearms to the back of the head that stun him enough for Casterillo to then level him with Thunder Run!

Sharper: “Marie and Kim are out here too now! Aries and Angel being triple teamed by them and Casterillo!”

Out on the floor, despite Behemoth’s best efforts to fight back the coordinated triple teaming has taken its toll on him as the three women drag him over towards the ring and lift him onto the apron. Autumn splits from the group when she sees Malphas starting to approach them, kicking him in the gut and dropping him facefirst into the ramp with the Pink Whisper! She goes and stomps on Kali against the barricade for good measure as Scarlet stands on the steps holding Behemoth against the ring post at just the right height for Kandis to land the Gratuitous, smashing his skull between her hip and the steel! Autumn picks Kali up and throws her into the barricade before grabbing Malphas and throwing him towards Scarlet, who catches him and throws him into the ring before she and Kandis enter as well. Meanwhile, Marie and Kim have been stomping away on Aries before Marie suddenly lifts him to his feet, bringing him close to the chair before driving his skull into it with Ave Maria! Angel starts trying to get back to his feet before Scarlet and Kandis both land a few stomps on him. Scarlet pulls him up before decking him with a right hand that causes him to stumble back into Casterillo, who proceeds to plant Angel’s face onto the chair with the Holy Water! Kandis then kicks Angel off the chair as Scarlet drives some elbows into the back of Malphas’ head to keep him stunned before laying his head and upper back across the chair. Kandis and Scarlet move to stand over him back-to-back before delivering a double Bass Drop, Kandis coming down on his head as Scarlet lands on his chest, driving him into the chair in the process!

Sharper: “This is too much. Giovanni, Damian and Har Megiddo are outnumbered and being overwhelmed!”

CHBK: “Maybe some people should worry about their careers more than trying to make too many powerful enemies.”

Sharper: “Wait a minute, here comes the cavalry!”

The fans erupt as Konrad Raab, James Evans and Angelica Jones come storming out from the back! Autumn goes to try and slow them down, but Evans runs straight through her with the Flashpoint! The trio slide into the ring, with James and Angelica getting into a brawl with Scarlet and Kandis while Konrad starts trading blows with Casterillo. Kim and Marie go to assist Casterillo, but Kim is suddenly jerked back into The Peyote Experience from Aries! Marie immediately dives on him and starts raining down punches to an open wound that’s formed on his forehead to get the blood flowing from it. Kandis attempts to catch Evans with the Starmaker, but he manages to avoid it and Angelica shoves Scarlet away so she can catch Kandis with a superkick that knocks her into Evans’ waiting grip as he hooks her and drops her to the mat with the Cataclysm! Scarlet grabs Angelica from behind, trying to lock in the Scarlet Fever, but Evans moves in and frees his partner with a right hand as he and Scarlet start exchanging blows now. Angelica turns around and finds herself now locking eyes with Marie, the fans buzzing at this despite the rest of the chaos going on around it.

Sharper: “Somehow, in the middle of all of this carnage, mother and daughter have now come to a standstill and may come to blows!”

Marie starts moving towards her mother, her fists clenched for a fight but her body language clearly tells a different story. Angelica seems to be having the same thoughts as she looks ready bit doesn’t seem willing to actually engage. Kim has recovered by this point and takes notice of this, quickly grabbing Angel and shoving him towards the brawl between Casterillo and Raab. Bumping into them briefly causes their brawl to get too close to Angelica as she backs up to avoid it, and Kim quickly grabs Marie by the hand and the two vacate the ring. Raab cracks Casterillo with a european uppercut, but he responds with a big clothesline that knocks The Iceman down. As he turns, though, Casterillo is suddenly caught with The Bitter End from Angel, tumbling through the ropes and out to the floor! Scarlet starts to get the upper hand on Evans, only for him to stun her with a quick enzuigiri out of nowhere! This drops her to one knee, where Angelica snaps out of her thoughts and capitalizes with the Stubborn Bitch! Autumn reaches into the ring and pulls Scarlet out as she helps support her and Kandis while Casterillo gets back to his feet and backs off as well, staring down Angel the whole way as he returns the gesture while using the ropes to support himself, clearly bleeding from the mouth after the wild brawl.

Sharper: “All hell just broke loose out here, but those that stand against Katya are the ones standing tall in the end!”

CHBK: “They don’t all look like they’re in the best shape to me Adam, and this Sunday will very easily write a different ending to this story.”

The fans are cheering wildly as Angel continues to glare, with a bloody Aries joining him as he drapes himself across the middle rope and Raab as well as he climbs to the second turnbuckle. Har Megiddo, despite the damage they sustained, have managed to regroup on the floor and look like they want to keep fighting despite the state they’re in, and James and Angelica glance up the ramp as well while conversing with one another over the mother-daughter battle that almost happened. From up on the stage Marie is staring at her mother with uncertainty while Kim tries to simply pull her away to the back, Casterillo is mouthing something to Angel that the camera can’t catch, Autumn is staring down Raab and Scarlet and Kandis glare at the Tag Team Champions while motioning towards their waists with their free hands as they both continue to be supported by Autumn.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns and we open up with a wide shot of the inside of the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Sacramento. We’re almost done here. Adam Sharper with CHBK.”

 

CHBK: “And I hope you enjoy this moment. The final moment on Breakdown before SCW has a visionary in charge, one Katya.”

 

Sharper: “Please.”

 

CHBK: “Fine. How about with Syren as World Champion? How about when SCW finally has a true World Champion, a generational talent, leading the charge. Syren is all of that and don’t get me wrong. Sienna Swann. Impressive. But not quite in the same league. She’s the Jason Zero to Syren’s well…me. Accomplished, sure, but everyone always rightfully sees me as the bigger star and bigger impact on the business, just as Syren should be.”

 

Sharper: “You’re just all full of yourself. For Syren. I get that you respect what she’s done, but what about the fact that she could’ve been competing for this. Showing that she is that step above but wants the easy route.”

 

CHBK: “When you have to fight for so long, sometimes you take the easy way because you’re sick of having to prove yourself.”

 

Sharper: “I’m sure you-“

 

Just then, CHBK is nailed from behind and falls over as the crowd roars. We then see Cassidy Carter climbing over the barricade. In her hand is a pair of brass knuckles. CHBK stumbles up to his feet and turns around and Cassidy nails him with a hard right. CHBK falls into the apron and he turns around and Cassidy nails him again. The crowd roars as Cassidy hits the mats.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter! From the crowd! The third individual in the World Championship match. Sienna Swann. Syren. Cassidy Carter! The rightful number one contender!”

 

Cassidy walks over and grabs at the microphone before turning to CHBK.

 

Cassidy: “Hey! Tell Syren that she gotta worry about me too! Sienna at least can count up to three, so she knows she’ll be watching that when I pin her to become the World Champion, but Syren seems to have trouble with big numbers….and well, she likes you, right. Well, I don’t!”

 

Cassidy runs over and kicks CHBK in the ribs. CHBK falls over. Cassidy then nails CHBK with the microphone. He falls over. The crowd roars. We then see Syren running down from the back. The crowd erupts in boos as Syren runs down to the ring. She runs over to the ring and slides in. She then turns and drops down to the floor. Cassidy turns and nails Syren with a hard right. Syren nails her with a hard right. The crowd roars as they nail each other with hard forearm shots.

 

Sharper: “And now Syren and Cassidy! They’re trading blows! They’re going at it! Cassidy has largely focused on Sienna, but until now!”

 

Syren and Cassidy trade blows before Syren kicks Cassidy in the ribs. She then turns and goes to whip her into the steel steps, but Cassidy hops over and turns. Syren runs at her but Cassidy dropkicks the steel steps and into Syren. Syren falls over and turns. Cassidy then backs up and extends her arms. The crowd erupts in cheers as Cassidy backs away.

 

Cassidy: “Bring whoever you want. This Sunday…new champion!”

 

The crowd roars. Syren starts to get up and grabs at the barricade. She rolls into the ring as Cassidy walks around the ring. She heads to the entrance turns to Syren. She then waves at her as Syren forward, annoyed. As she does, “Style” by Taylor Swift starts to play. The crowd boos some more and Cassidy turns and looks at the entrance as Sienna Swann walks out from the back, holding a microphone. She just smirks as Laura Steinbeck, London and Paris Truelove all stand with her. Sienna proudly stands on the stage, holding the SCW World Championship. The music fades out a bit.

 

Sienna: “Cassidy…the only person walking out World Champion this Sunday is going to be me. So Syren, enjoy your one and only shot and Cassidy….enjoy your last moment at the top of the card. Your World Champion is not going anywhere!”

 

Sienna brings the microphone down before slowly holding the SCW World Championship over her head. The crowd boos some more. Cassidy smirks as she looks at her as Syren starts to jaw at the stage.

 

Sharper: “Syren! Sienna! Cassidy! World Championship this Sunday!”

 

The scene then starts to fade to black…