Breakdown - January 17, 2018

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

Breakdown opens with a still shot.

Sharper: “Welcome to Breakdown and fifteen minutes ago, Lexi von Aaron and Chad Evans, the number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship and potential suspects to clear Kennedy Street regarding the Dark Fantasy incident at The Future is Now arrived.”

The still unpauses as we see Lexi von Aaron and Chad Evans walking to the door and Lexi turns and spits at the camera before laughing. Lexi enters through the doors and opens the next step and immediately we see Lexi stop as Chad snaps her.

Chad: “Get the hell out of the door…dumb-“

Chad looks up and smirks.

Chad: “Finally did something smart.”

The camera turns and we see several security personnel and Mr. D standing by the door.

Mr. D: “Lexi, you are coming with us. The internal investigators have some questions.”

Lexi: “And I have nothing to say.”

Mr. D: “Then in that case, security, please escort both off the premises. Chad Evans and Lexi von Aaron are suspended indefinitely.”

Chad scoffs.

Lexi: “You don’t have the-“

Mr. D: “And furthermore, instead of crowning new contenders, I’m going to start planning an Amy Chastaine appreciation night-“

Lexi: “You don’t celebrate that whore!”

Lexi snaps, lunging forward and security immediately stops her, holding her back. Several others surround her.

Mr. D: “So those are your options…”

Lexi lets out a yell as Chad Evans shakes his head.

Chad: “Don’t say anything too stupid…what am I saying?”

Chad turns and looks at Mr. D.

Chad: “Do I have to be there?”

Mr. D: “Frankly, no.”

Chad: “Thank me.”

Chad walks past, leaving Lexi as Lexi looks around.

Lexi: “Chad! Chad! I’ll keep you safe! I’LL KEEP YOU SAFE!”

Chad: “Delusional bitch…”

Chad walks off as Mr. D glares at Chad as the scene cuts out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The scene then cuts to inside the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee where pyro ignites either side of the stage and makes its way towards the center. The crowd cheers loudly with the cameras catching glimpses of all in attendance tonight. Various signs are on full display for their favorite superstars. The camera continues to pan the crowd before we cut to ringside and the SCW announce table to see Adam Sharper and Shawn Winters at ringside.

Sharper: “Welcome everyone live to Breakdown here in Memphis, Tennessee. Adam Sharper here alongside Shawn Winters. Jonathan Knots will join me later. And tonight, it’s the final Breakdown before Learning from History this Sunday.”

Winters: “And the internal investigators are back. Lexi von Aaron being interrogated thanks to a comment she made last week regarding her brother, Ethan von Aaron who has issues. They’ve never been the brightest.”

Sharper: “She also made it seem that Chad was involved. This could be interesting. But along with that, all three individuals in the World Championship match this Sunday are here. Past, Present, Future have been making some statements and even challenges.”

Winters: “And the Adrenaline Championship situation is a cluster to say the least. Andrew Raynes still has the title and that’s something to watch too!”

Sharper: “Mr. D all over the place and he’s been known to micromanage. This could be costing him tonight.”

Hudson: “Past.”

Regan: “Present.”

Sienna: “Future.”

“Who’s Next” by Porcelain Black starts to play as the crowd boos. A few moments pass before we see Josh Hudson walk out from the back, getting more boos before seeing Regan Street and Mikaela Street, Regan holding the SCW United States Championship. Finally, we see Sienna Swann walk out with the Truelove Twins and Laura Steinbeck. The boos continue as the group start to make their way to the ring.

Sharper: “We talked about statements. Regan Street and Sienna Swann have been taunting Selena Frost and Alexis Quinne.”

Winters: “And Josh Hudson challenged CHBK again.”

Sharper: “I don’t know if that will lead to anything, but it just goes…Regan Street claiming the official counted a three count last week. That never happened. The referee was busy with Sienna Swann and Selena Frost.”

Winters: “But he would’ve had he seen the fall. That’s her point!”

Sharper: “The point is that she’s a perpetual liar and these three, feeding each other, as they come up with excuses. Alexis Quinne had a visual three count on Regan Street and let’s point out that she will challenge Regan Street this Sunday for the US Title.”

The group reach the ring and all slowly enter the ring. Sienna Swann has the ropes held open for her by the Truelove Twins as Hudson climbs up and enters on another side of the ring. Regan Street walks around, yelling at the fans before jumping onto the apron and entering into the ring. Mikaela is handed a microphone and turns and walks over to the middle of the ring. Sienna Swann then takes the microphone. She smiles as the crowd boos loudly. She then looks around the ring.

Sienna: “It’s a week removed from your pathetic chance to get one over us and just like the way it always goes, the one whom the world revolves, the Snow Queen, she gets what she wants, but this time, she could not get it done.”

The crowd boos.

Sienna: “In fact, let’s remind everyone here, as they gaze upon the beauty and talent in this ring…how things ended last week.”

Sienna turns to the big screen.

LAST WEEK – BREAKDOWN – January 10, 2018

We see Quinne and Regan in the ring with Quinne pinning Regan. Hudson slides in, holding his jaw. Quinne starts to get up as the crowd roars and Hudson pulls Quinne up to her feet and hoists her onto his shoulders before hitting the Kingdom Come. The crowd ohs and boos. There’s a quick cut to show Selena knocked down from behind by Sienna Swann.

Sharper: “Right before this, Quinne had a pin on Regan Street. Hudson came in. You see the Kingdom Come. That led to a disqualification.”

Winters: “Yeah, yeah, but then look at that. Sienna Swann knocking Selena down. Keeping her down.”

Sharper: “From behind too.”

We cut to see Regan looking down at Quinne as Sienna however remains with her foot on Selena’s back as she’s down. The crowd boos as the scene fades to black…

Sharper: “And then rubbing it in. Standing on Selena. Just disrespecting her. Regan took some liberties on Quinne too.”

We cut back to a live shot.

Sienna: “Perfect, wasn’t it?”

The crowd boos. Regan smirks as Josh Hudson chuckles to himself.

Sienna: “See, Selena. You need to get used to the fact that you will be always under my foot and this Sunday, you’ll get another chance at me. Even though, I’m done with you. I’m done with this. I’ve beaten you. But as usual, something I always had to deal with when I was foolish enough to call you my friend, you needed it all about you. You needed that chance to get revenge. You needed to get that chance to stand tall and this company, yet again, gives you it. Much like it gives its unnecessary opportunities when they have someone more deserving right here….you get a shot at me.”

Sienna scoffs.

Sienna: “You know what, Selena, just this once, I’ll give you this ONE shot. One chance for you to humiliate yourself. See, Selena, sorry to make it this plain, but while Kelcey Wallace had her difficulties with you, I will not. I know every trick. I’ve been in the same room as you’ve planned your tactics. And just like Regan showed at The Future is Now, it’s all gotten stale and while you loved to talk about how 2016 was your coming out and 2017 was your year, 2018 is going to be where you step back and see Regan and I surpass anything you could’ve dreamed of. But SCW wants to give you the shot. You want it too…Sorry, Selena, but you’ve already screwed up.”

Sienna turns as the crowd boos. Laura Steinbeck applauds as Paris and London Truelove do too. Regan then takes the microphone. More boos come from the crowd.

Regan: “Oh shut up.”

The crowd boos more. Regan looks around.

Regan: “Just because you’re jealous of what we stand for and what we can do…even a crooked referee couldn’t stop us from reminding Alexis Quinne and Selena Frost that they cannot deal with us.”

Sharper: “Perpetual liars…”

Winters: “Well, more often than-“

Sharper: “The referee did not make any count. He called it perfectly if I may and it’s just part of this twisted narrative Regan, Sienna and Josh Hudson would love to promote. Getting screwed at every turn and rising above it.”

Regan: “With people getting title shots they damn sure don’t deserve….Should be Bree’s shot so we can get to some proper competition, but that’s a different issue. Alexis, she tried so hard to beat me but she found out that all that will happen is that she’ll be dropped on her Pint-Sized ass and knocked out cold while we stand tall. Selena got the hint…again. And trust me, that was almost as sweet as the hair of hers, I now have hanging in my basement as a reminder of how I beat her frozen ass.”

The crowd boos more as Regan looks around.

Regan: “See, people need to be realizing that the only group they need to focus on is right here. US Champion…still will be after this Sunday. Alexis Quinne, doesn’t have a chance. Sienna, she’ll kick Selena’s ass just before breaking a sweat and Josh…well, yet again, we find out that even with Viagra, CHBK still has nothing to show from it!”

Regan looks around as the crowd boos more. A faint “CHBK!” chant begins as Josh Hudson looks around.

Regan: “Frankly, no one will ever have anything to show of things against us. You can’t argue with it. The most dominant US Champion of all time. The future of this sport in Sienna and the best mind in wrestling in Josh and-“

“BELIEVE IT!”

The crowd erupts in cheers. “What I Believe” by Skillet plays. Regan rolls her eyes and turns and we see Selena Frost walk out from the back, a microphone in her hand.

Sharper: “And here comes Selena Frost. She’s heard enough!”

Selena Frost steps forward, remaining on the stage. Sienna Swann just looks right at Selena as Regan Street just turns to the entrance way.

Regan: “See, you can’t even let us have any moment, you arrogant-“

Selena: “You’ve talked enough, Regan. See, you can sit here and talk and talk and talk. You can lie too. It’s clear you can do it all. I’m out here because I believe in action!”

The crowd roars.

Regan: “Please, you don’t do anything that doesn’t just benefit you.”

Selena: “Alright. Since that’s the new narrative you’re pushing with all of the other lies you want to tell, I’ll make this simple. I’ll give you a chance so Sienna can have everything she’d want. Including a win over a former World Champion. I’ll forfeit my match this Sunday.”

Sharper: “What?!”

The crowd boos. Sienna chuckles.

Selena: “But I want you Regan. Tonight. US title not on the line. I just feel like shutting you up tonight. But I also want to remind you just how quickly things can change…just like friendships.”

The crowd roars.

Regan: “So if I beat you tonight, I don’t even need to put my title on the line…you’ll just forfeit. Run like a coward. Hell yes, you dumb SOB!”

Selena: “You beat me tonight, I will come to the ring this Sunday and forfeit my match against Sienna. But Regan…if there’s one thing you know about me, you’re in for the fight of your life. And Regan, it sounds like you need to get a dose of reality! BELIEVE IT!”

The crowd roars as “What I Believe” by Skillet starts to play again.

Winters: “What is wrong with her?”

Sharper: “Huge stakes tonight. A huge match tonight. Regan Street to face Selena Frost in a non-title match and if Regan wins, Selena will forfeit her match against Sienna Swann this Sunday!”

Sienna turns to Regan, talking to her, laughing too. Josh Hudson talks to them as well as Selena backs up and looks at the crowd. The crowd roars as we then cut away.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see Lexi von Aaron in the office of Mr. D. Mr. D steps forward and immediately, Lexi spits at him. Mr. D turns away and calmly pulls out a handkerchief from his blazer pocket and wipes his face. Janice, the lead investigator is present and looks stunned.

Mr. D: “Lexi…sit down.”

Lexi huffs and puts her hands on her hips.

Lexi: “Make me.”

Mr. D turns around and there’s an intern there.

Mr. D: “Find Chad. Tell him that he is to leave the building. He’s been fired-“

Lexi: “WAIT! Fire me…not him…not him!-“

Mr. D turns back.

Mr. D: “Then sit down and answer any questions Janice has.”

Lexi rolls her eyes. She then huffs and sits in Mr. D’s chair, causing it to spin a bit.

Lexi: “I hate this place.”

Lexi grumbles to herself as Mr. D just shakes his head at the intern. We then cut away.

Konrad Raab vs. Angelica Jones

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

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

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

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..."

Phillips: And his opponent, from Boston, Massachusetts, “The Dragon” Angelica Jones!

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. Angelica then steps out onto the stage. 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. 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. She stands, waiting for the match to begin.

Konrad starts out quickly going for jabs, rights, and lefts, but Angelica ducks and dodges, avoiding their impact. Angelica then strikes out with martial arts kicks to the larger opponent’s quads, thighs, and gut. Angelica then hits the ropes and connects with a spinning heel kick. Angelica follows it up with a beautiful standing dropkick and Konrad goes tumbling over the top rope and to the outside.

Sharper: Konrad sent to the outside early on by the quicker Angelica Jones.

Winters: And it appears as if she isn’t going to let the big man rest.

Angelica hits the ropes and leaps over the top with a suicide corkscrew plancha onto Konrad, taking him down and out on the outside. Angelica with a double arm ddt on the outside!

Crowd: OOOOOOOH!

Angelica rolls him back into the ring. She springboards off the top and hits a 450 splash back in onto Raab! A cover…

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…2Kickout!

Sharper: Springboard 450 after that double arm ddt on the outside.

Winters: Angelica only got a two but she’s keeping the pressure up on Raab and that’s smart.

Angelica hits the ropes and connects with a Stubborn Bitch kick as Raab starts to sit up. Angelica then goes for the Divine Impact but Konrad manages to get his knees up just in time, driving them into her gut on her way down. Konrad up quickly, as is Angelica, but Konrad puts her right back down with a spear that nearly breaks her in half. Konrad pulls Jones up, whips her into the ropes, and connects with an arm drag take down, transitions immediately into a short arm clothesline, and then drops an elbow across her chest.

Sharper: Nice chain of moves from Konrad Raab.

Winters: He needs to use his superior size and strength to wear her down.

Almost as if on cue, Konrad pulls Jones to her feet and sets her up for a suplex but he holds her in the air for a moment, letting the blood flow to her head before dropping her down to the mat. Instead of covering he pulls her up, whips her into the ropes, and delivers a hard spine buster. Konrad then pulls her up and drills her with a German suplex, bridging for a pin…

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…3NO! Angelica rolls a shoulder up!

Sharper: Angelica barely survived a three count there.

Winters: Indeed. Konrad Raab is very proficient with those German suplexes. Any one of them could end it.

Konrad sets her up for another German suplex but Angelica fights out of it with elbows to the side of his head followed up by a pele kick. Angelica with rights and lefts that stagger Konrad. Angelica goes for a superkick but Raab catches the foot, spins her around and throws her for a German but she lands on her feet and locks in The Firestarter!

Sharper: Firestarter locked in!

Winters: That’s her variation of the crossface chicken wing.

Raab is in pain but refuses to give up. Angelica tries to cinch the hold in even tighter but Raab charges backward with Angelica on his back and slams her back into the turnbuckle. Konrad turns around and with Angelica backed into the corner drills her with boxing punches, a European uppercut, and then a ddt. A cover…

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…3NO! Angelica kicks out!

Sharper: Angelica is very resilient but how much more can she take?

Winters: She can take a lot of punishment, believe me.

Konrad pulls her up and drills her with a back suplex. Konrad pulls Angelica up and goes for a power bomb but she counters with a face buster!

Sharper: Face buster is one way to counter the power bomb!

The referee begins his count…

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3!

Konrad rolls over to the ropes.

4!

6!

Winters: Whoever gets up first is no doubt going to have an advantage.

7!

Konrad is up first. He walks over to Angelica only for her to kip up and drill him with a frankensteiner! Angelica rolls to the ring apron and waits as Konrad pulls himself up. He turns around into a springboard flying forearm smash! Konrad scrambles back to his feet only to get drilled back into the mat with a bulldog. Angelica follows it up with a Divine Impact for a cover…

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…3NO! Konrad powers out!

Sharper: The Divine Impact was perfectly executed but it was not enough to keep Konrad down for a three.

Winters: What other tricks does Angelica have left in her bag?

Angelica climbs up to the top turnbuckle. She comes off with a van dominator to Konrad! The impact of the kick sends him near the opposite corner. Angelica then charges forward and connects with a split legged moonsault for a cover…

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…3NO! Konrad with a shoulder up!

Sharper: Jones has built up a ton of momentum now.

Winters: But can she finish him off?

Angelica signals for the end. She pulls Konrad to his feet and gets him set up for The Hot Shot but he back drops out of it. Angelica scrambles up to her feet only to walk into a waist lock followed up by a German suplex, rolled into another German suplex, and then a third German suplex, releasing on the third. Konrad then locks Angelica in a sharpshooter.

Sharper: The time-tested sharpshooter locked in on Jones.

Winters: Will she tap out?

The referee is right there to check if Jones will submit but she shakes her head. Angelica fights and claws towards the ropes. She almost gets there but Konrad pulls her right back to the center of the ring. Angelica fights and claws again, trying to get to the ropes. Finally, she gets to the ropes, forcing a break.

Sharper: Jones reaches the ropes, forcing a break, but the damage was done.

Winters: Yeah, now Konrad needs to finish her off.

Konrad pulls Angelica up to her feet and whips her into the ropes but she ducks the clothesline, rebounds, and comes back with a spinning heel kick. A pele kick drops Konrad! Angelica rolls out of the ring to the apron. Konrad pulls himself in time to see Angelica coming at him with a springboard flying forearm but this time Konrad catches her in mid-air and drills her with the Iceinator!

Sharper: Good God what a counter!

Winters: That has to be it!

Konrad with the cover…

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…3NO! Angelica rolls a shoulder up off of the mat!

Konrad Raab is stunned that The Iceinator didn’t finish her off. Konrad goes out of the ring and climbs up to the top rope. He leaps off going for a frog splash but Angelica moves out of the way just in time! Angelica hits the ropes and springboards off the ropes into a reverse ddt on Konrad!

Sharper: Angelica connected with From The Ashes!

Winters: That could do it but she’s not going for the cover…

Angelica takes Konrad by his legs and turns him over into the Angel’s Arch.

Sharper: Angel’s Arch locked in! The elevated Boston Crab!

Winters: This will do tremendous amounts of damage to Raab’s back the longer she can keep it locked in!

The referee is in perfect position to check if Konrad submits but he refuses. Angelica is in an intense zone, shouting “ask him” at the top of her lungs. Konrad fights and claws to the ropes but just as he gets there Angelica pulls him back to the center and cinches the hold in even tighter. Konrad still refuses to quit as he continues to try and pull his way back to the ropes. Eventually, after an agonizing time in the hold, he does reach the ropes and Angelica is forced to release it.

Sharper: The guts and determination of Konrad Raab were on display. Few have survived The Angel’s Arch.

Winters: That’s right, Konrad is in rare air, but can he survive the rest of the match?

Angelica takes Konrad and attempts to lock in the Angel’s Arch again but Konrad counters into a small package…

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…3NO! Angelica kicks out!

Angelica and Konrad both pop up at about the same time. Konrad goes for a lariat clothesline but Angelica ducks, spins him around, kicks him in the gut to double him over, underhooks both arms, and drills him with the Hot Shot!

Sharper: There it is!

Winters: That should end it.

Angelica rolls over into a cover…

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…3!

Phillips: Here is your winner, Angelica Jones!

Angelica rolls off and celebrates a bit as we cut away.

The scene cuts backstage as we see Chad Evans standing next to Jessica Winters. Chad just looks around, clearly annoyed to be there.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here-“

Chad: “No one cares who you are. Just ask your question so you can stop wasting my time.”

Jessica looks at Chad and glares at him.

Jessica: “Are you not in the slightest concerned that Lexi von Aaron is going to say something that will affect you.”

Chad just turns to Jessica.

Chad: “You would’ve been better off not talking. At least before, you could’ve seemed smart. She’s too stupid for anyone to take anything she says seriously. But it should be fun. Watching them waste their time. All I’ll care about is getting to this Sunday. Watching her take out Amy Chastaine, that should be fun. As for Kennedy…well, if I got her to take Knots’ face out…imagine what she’ll do to Kennedy. Those who claim to be flawless always have flaws. That will just become obvious after this Sunday.”

Chad then turns and walks off. Jessica just glares at him, watching him leave in disgust as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns and we see Spirit Dansby, without a microphone, starting to head towards the door of the locker room of Past, Present, Future. She waits a moment and knocks on the door. We hear some voices inside and we then see one of the Truelove Twins open the door. They see Spirit.

Paris: “Sienna….Spirit’s here.”

Sienna: “Oh…’

Sienna then turns and heads to the door. She steps out.

Sienna: “Spirit! Great to see you!”

She hugs Spirit. Spirit hugs back and then steps off.

Sienna: “What are you doing here? Did SCW need more footage of me?”

Spirit: “Actually, I’m here because well…Sam Raine humiliated me. Just because. But…nothing? And you know she has a problem with Regan.”

Sienna: “I’m so sorry about that. We had our hands full last week with ungrateful people and people who need to understand they’re just not capable of dealing with us. We have to make that statement again tonight. But I’ll tell you what. I will make sure she’s personally dealt with. She’ll find out that she won’t mess with my friends.”

Spirit: “Alright…sorry, just…you know I’m still uneasy about Bree and if we’re not going to be respected-“

Sienna: “To be fair, she should be just fined. Maybe even suspended. Just a shame. But don’t worry. As is usually the case, I’ll have to take care of it.”

Spirit: “Thanks, Sienna.”

Sienna: “Drinks after the show?”

Spirit: “Sure…sure.”

Spirit smiles weakly and walks off as Sienna smiles and then looks down the hallway before turning back.

Sienna: “At least Ikiro’s not here.”

Sienna shakes her head and steps back in.

Helena Merriman vs. Scarlet Grey

"One Woman Army" by Porcelain Black plays. The imposing force dubbed by her mentor, One Woman Army, saunters down to the ring driven by a sense of purpose. She hops on the ring apron. Uses the ropes to springboard herself into the ring. She stretches her long legs in the corner waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “This next contest will be an interesting one. Two competitors that are looking to start their rise in SCW. The one Woman Army, Helena Merriman will be looking to add a victory her resume. She is a second generation superstar. One would think she is looking to carve her own path.”

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

Winters: “The other competitor in this match made her debut at the End of the Year special, in the battle royal. This is her first match on Breakdown. By the looks of things, she has some great assets to bring to the table.”

Sharper: “I’m interested in much more than her assets.”

Winters: “I am sure CHBK has pills to help with that.”

Sharper: “I’ll be sure to that on my to-do list. Anyways, it’s time to get the match underway.”

The referee calls for the bell. Helena calls for Scarlet to come to the center of the ring. Helena lifts her arm up, looking for a tie up. Scarlet smirks as she saunters out of the corner.

Winters: “Are we a PG show? If we are then all I can say is parents…put your kids to bed. That is…if you’re boring.”

Scarlet locks up with Helena, as both engage in a test of strength. Helena easily overpowers Scarlet. Scarlet quickly kicks Helena in the abdomen before hitting a few forearm shots. Scarlet then hooks Helena and plants her with a bridging fishermen’s suplex, going for a pin attempt.

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Helena powers out. Scarlet rolls over and locks in a side headlock, keeping Helena down on the mat. Helena manages to push herself up off of the mat, but Scarlet maintains the headlock. Helena begins to drive her elbow into Scarlet’s ribs, breaking the hold. Helena goes to run towards the ropes, but Scarlet grabs hold of Helena’s hair, snapping her back down to the mat. The crowd boos as the referee throws a warning Scarlet’s way.

Helena goes to get to her feet, but Scarlet takes her down with a running clothesline. Helena hits the mat but quickly gets to her feet. Scarlet hits a kick to the abdomen once again and goes for a DDT, but Helena powers out, taking Scarlet up and over with a snap suplex. Helena gets to her feet, picking Scarlet up and whips her into the ropes. Scarlet bounces off of the ropes and dunks a clothesline attempt from Helena. Scarlet hits the ropes once more, leaping off of them, only for Helena to catch her mid-air before planting Scarlet with a scoop slam before hooking the leg.

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Scarlet kicks out.

Sharper: “Both competitors are trying to gain an advantage. It has been a struggle for both stars to get that advantage and maintain it.”

Scarlet gets to her feet, only for Helena to land a missile dropkick, sending Scarlet back down to the mat. Helena goes to hook the leg but Scarlet lands an elbow to the side of the head. Helena rolls away, holding her head as Scarlet gets to her feet. Helena turns but Scarlet connects with a big boot to the side of the head. Helena falls into the ropes.

Winters: “The big boot, following an elbow to the head, has the One Woman Army dazed and confused.”

Helena stumbles off of the ropes and Scarlet grabs her, lifts her then takes her down with a sit-out facebuster. Scarlet then hooks the leg.

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Helena kicks out. Scarlet looks at the referee, glaring seductively and flicks her tongue at him. Scarlet then lifts Helena off of the mat and whips her into the corner, following up with a splash. Helena nearly crumples upon impact, but manages to maintain her footing. Scarlet runs to the opposite corner before charging towards Helena once more, leaping into the air only for Helena to leap out of the corner, grabbing hold of Scarlet and executing a double knee facebuster.

Sharper: “Catching Scarlet in mid-air with the double knee to the face. That may have turned the tide back into Helena’s favor. “

Helena lifts Scarlet up and whips her into the ropes. Helena goes for a big boot, but Scarlet dunks under. Scarlet spins Helena around and goes for a forearm, but Helena dunks under, hooking Scarlet and planting her with a full nelson slam. Helena then points to the top rope before climbing up.

Sharper: “Full nelson slam. Scarlet may be out of it.”

Winters: “That may be a good thing considering Helena is on the top rope, eyeing her opponent.”

Helena turns and faces the crowd before leaping off of the top rope, connecting with Bombs Away. The crowd cheers upon impact as Helena hooks a single leg.

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The ref calls for the bell. Helena gets to one knee as the ref holds her hand up in victory.

Sharper: “A strong showing for both fairly new competitors, in a back and forth contest. It truly could have gone either way.”

Breakdown opens backstage as we see Syren taking a deep breath and pacing a bit.

Ravyn: “You need to stop doing that.”

CHBK also is in the room as Ravyn looks at Syren.

Syren: “I just want answers. Nothing from the meeting. Nothing yet.”

CHBK: “To be fair, it’s Lexi, so there’s a better than average chance that they’ve got anything released from the room on a delay.”

Ravyn: “If you want, we can have some fun to take your mind off of it. I mean…Alex, plan to face Josh Hudson?”

CHBK scoffs.

CHBK: “Not planning to. He had his chance. He wasted it. I’m not an active competitor. If he wants to take that as cowardice, that’s his problem.”

Ravyn: “It is pretty cowardly.”

CHBK turns to Ravyn.

CHBK: “I know you’re hoping I do something foolish. But if Josh Hudson needs to legitimize himself taking me out again…”

Ravyn: “It is rather pathetic.”

Syren: “Not helping….especially since that Street thing…”

Ravyn: “I’m still hoping Ethan shows up. He claimed he would. Granted they’re all perpetual liars. I think we should hook everyone up to a lie detector.”

Syren looks at Ravyn.

Ravyn: “Would be hilarious. Put them in the same room. Line them up.”

Syren: “Okay, okay…not funny.”

CHBK: “Just focus on Sunday. And Ravyn-“

Ravyn: “Still waiting to hear it, but I’ve not been booked yet. I just want confirmation.”

CHBK: “We’re going to make sure you get your shot.”

Syren: “Good...I just want to make sure whoever was behind this all won’t get another shot at me.”

Syren sighs as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Bree Lancaster arriving at the arena. She has her gear over her shoulder. Scott Burnside is notably not with her. The crowd boos seeing her before Jessica Winters walks over towards her.

Jessica: “Bree…Bree, can I get a word?”

Bree sighs.

Bree: “What?”

Jessica: “You made it clear that you had some travel difficulties earlier. You’re however here and by driving, it would be possible-“

Bree: “I took a chartered flight.”

Jessica: “But, well-“

Bree: “With my own money. Is this really what you should be talking to me about? I mean this is going to be last Breakdown without me as your World Champion.”

Bree turns and walks off as Jessica watches her leave. We cut back to the ring.

The arena goes dark and strobe lights pulse through the arena as "Through Struggle" hits the speakers. The crowd boos as the lights dim around the entrance ramp, smoke begins to rise. After the intro kicks in, the lights start flashing as the smoke gets thicker, after a few moments we see Andrew Raynes appear through the smoke, his head shifted towards the ring, focused, a cold stare. He stands there for a few seconds still looking around before we see the SCW Adrenaline Championship fastened around his waist. He looks around as the boos grow.

Sharper: “Give me a break. Andrew Raynes coming out here and with the SCW Adrenaline Championship around his waist.”

Winters: “Looks like a champion to me!”

Sharper: “Except he is not. That’s Dylan Howell’s title!”

Raynes looks at the camera as he then walks past it and continues on his way to the ring. He then reaches the ring and slides in. He gets up and then walks over to the middle of the ring and unfastens his title and holds it over his head. He looks around with a cold stare as the crowd boos. He then brings the title back down over his shoulder before going over and demanding a microphone. He is handed one and Raynes backs up to the middle of the ring and looks around. He then brings the microphone to his mouth.

Raynes: “This is what a champion looks like.”

The crowd boos.

Raynes: “I realize that may be hard for some of you to grasp. I’m not trying to marry the title. I’m not talking about a Lizard King. I just beat people in this ring! And frankly, I am sick of people thinking the first two are options for someone who actually gives a damn about this title!”

The crowd boos.

Raynes: “See, it’s not cute. It’s not funny. It’s not even entertaining. It’s a slap in the face for someone like me who for months has been demanding their opportunity to prove to the world what they can do. I have demanded an opportunity at this title.”

Raynes slides the title down to his hand and looks at it.

Raynes: “And it’s been ignored. Yeah, I was in the open invitational. A waste of time and effort for what it produced. And then for Dylan Howell, after years of wanting this title, to show immediately he didn’t deserve it. I had it. And in the process, I may have noticed someone else looking to do the same, but they didn’t have the balls to do it properly. And so I am going to make this simple. Gable Winchester can face Dylan Howell for whatever you want to call him. I am the real Adrenaline Champion because I at least respect this and I don’t need to prove I deserve to be in a God damned psych ward to prove it!”

Raynes looks at the crowd as they boo. He waits a moment as the boos continue.

Raynes: “See I am a wrestler. I am someone who proves what they do in this ring and I don’t need to make an ass out of myself-“

The lights in the arena cut and the darkness remains for a moment before the intro of “Hated” by Beartooth starts to play over the pa system, the lyrics appearing on the big screen in time with the music.

“WHO KNEW YOU’D BE HATED FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE…
AND BE A BIG TARGET FOR ALL THE FOR ALL THE INSECURE…”

The crash of drums and the wail of guitars kick the song in properly and as the volume doubles a spotlight appears on the stage to show a smirking Jason Helms standing there with his arms out wide. Raynes glares as Jason steps forward and Aniya walks forward and hands him a microphone.

Jason: “Andrew, Andrew, Andrew…”

Raynes looks at Jason.

Jason: “I get it. I really do. I mean, I planned to have some fun, but you wanted to go and make a point and well, yeah, Giovanni Aries is a bit warped in the head and Dylan, he’s….despite family in a wrap around way…I mean, marrying a title, I don’t even know if it was legal in the state we were in ,but fine, it worked. But I was having some fun. You’ve taken it to the next level.”

Raynes: “Doing what needed to be done since frankly, Jason, you’re just as much of a joke as they are.”

Jason Helms shakes his head and chuckles into the microphone.

Jason: “You had to just be a dick about it…well…see-“

Jason drops the microphone. He then starts to head to the ring. The crowd roars as we see Jason Helms reach the ring, Aniya doing nothing to stop him and Helms slides into the ring and Raynes immediately stomps him in the back and then again and again and again. Raynes drops the title for added mobility. Helms rolls over and Raynes stomps him again and again and again. Helms rolls right out of the ring, but as he does, we see Ikiro Yoshida slide into the ring, having come from the crowd. He slides in and grabs the SCW Adrenaline Championship and then rolls out of the ring. Raynes turns and spins around, going for Ikiro, but Ikiro gets out of the way. Ikiro then gets up and backs away and then looks at the title before running to the back.

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida, Howell’s ally, coming from the crowd! Waiting for Raynes, and got the title!”

Winters: “Got it back! But it looked so damn good on Raynes!”

Jason Helms lunges at the ring and Raynes turns and kicks at him. Jason backs off. He backs away as Aniya Helms grabs Jason and pulls him away. Raynes then looks around before then turning and rolling to the floor. He then runs after Ikiro Yoshida, anger in his eyes. He runs through to the back. Jason Helms just watches before looking around. He then backs up as Aniya watches him. Raynes disappears to the back. We then cut away.

We open up to see a shot of the hallway outside of the office of Mr. D.

Sharper: “A big meeting happening there. We’re still waiting for any reports or footage from that office. Lexi von Aaron is getting interrogated about potential involvement in the Dark Fantasy incident.”

Winters: “Good luck making sense of her.”

Sharper: “Yeah, really.”

We then cut away.

We cut back to see Jason Helms walking backstage with Aniya Helms. The camera follows them.

Sharper: “Plenty to come tonight. Selena Frost and Regan Street to meet tonight. TV Title also on the line.”

Winters: “We also plan to hear from Jake Starr, Syren and Bree Lancaster too!”

Just then, we see Aniya knocked down as Jason Helms is pulled back and almost down the stairs. The cameraman jukes back before following back, going to through the curtain. We then see Jason Helms dragged away by two people.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Jason Helms being dragged away!”

Winters: “Wait! Why?!”

Sharper: “I don’t know. Follow them!”

The scene then cuts to commercial as we see Helms and the two figures leaving the field of view.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see Ikiro Yoshida running backstage with the SCW Adrenaline Championship. He then jogs down the hallway before stopping and we see Dylan Howell waiting, a huge smile on his face.

Howell: “ADDY!”

Ikiro runs over to him and stops. He takes a few breaths before handing him the title. Howell takes it.

Howell: “Thanks EyeYoshi!”

Howell immediately embraces it and smiles widely.

Howell: “I will never let you go!”

Ikiro looks around before thinking a bit.

Ikiro: “Gable….”

Howell: “What?”

Ikiro: “Gable…”

Howell: “Someone else looking to take my Addy! NO! It will not happen! Never! NEVER!”

Howell holds onto the title and walks off as Ikiro looks around before heading after him.

We then cut away to see Kennedy Street standing in the hallway, looking down at the office of Mr. D who has some security standing outside of it. Kennedy watches the door. We then see Amy Chastaine walking over to her.

Amy: “Anything?”

Kennedy: “Nothing. No footage. No anything. I figured by now Lexi would’ve been dragged out of here.”

Amy pauses for a moment.

Amy: “Any sign of Ethan-“

Kennedy: “Better not be.”

Amy: “Whether it was her or not-“

Kennedy: “It makes sense. She hates you. She’s hated you for a long time. This was just the long game.”

Amy: “And do you think Lexi would be smart enough to do all this.”

Kennedy: “Chad?”

Amy: “We all know you didn’t do it. I just don’t know if its Lexi. Makes it easier if it is though.”

Kennedy: “Regardless, for what she did to Jonny…to you….we’re going to make her realize that she’s not that special and she’s getting a much deserved ass-kicking!”

The crowd roars hearing this. Kennedy keeps watching the door as Amy stands with her. We cut back to the ring.

Max Kane vs. Torsten Voigt

SCW Television Championship

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is for the SCW Television Championship! Introducing first, the challenger...”

"Suck My Kiss" hits the PA system; the lights flashing in sync with the bass. After a few seconds, Max Kane is propelled from underneath the ramp into the air. Th crowd oohs as he then lands on his feet and smirks to the camera. Dante McCaffery and then Jack Parker shortly walking out with him and immediately extends his arms out to the crowd. The young man is sporting a pair of black shades, black and silver jacket to match his black and silver wrestling pants. He then opens his jacket to reveal that he's wearing a "Mara Kade World Tour" to which he smirks. Max looks around before pointing to the camera.

Max: New entrance. I'm jumping out of stuff now. New perks of being the next TV champ. Next TV champion. Next TV champion. Say it with me.

Max motions for the camera to also repeat what he's saying before he waves them off. He starts playing air guitar to the song. He then stops and then gives the camera the twin pistols to indicate that he's beginning his walk down the ring, with Dante McCaffery and Jack Parker following him.

Ring Announcer: From San Francisco, California, accompanied to the ring by Dante McCaffery and Jack Parker, weighing in at two hundred and ten pounds, this is "Mad" MAX....KAAANE!

Max flashes a smile as he quickly makes his way down the ramp. Dante simply "shoos"the crowd and mouths out a few words to them. Jack smirks when he sees the camera and says a few words. Max once again eyes the camera before putting his arms up in the air for the crowd. The youngster looks at some of the crowd and is seen saying something that isn't picked up. As he gets to ringside, he gets close to the camera.

Max: Come here, come here. This isn't going to be for the faint of heart. This is going to be war. And I'm going to be head a big piece of German...

Max covers his mouth.

Max: Going to have his head in one hand, the title in another!

Max then turns away from the camera and prepares to walk to the steel steps. But he he suddenly turns back around to the attention and motions for the camera. He fakes a punch to the camera before running up the steel steps to the apron. Dante and Jack stay on the outside. Max removes his shades and then jumps on the top turnbuckle before walking on the top rope and then performing a backflip, landing on his feet in the ring. Max looks around and points to every section of the arena before extending his arms with his hands open once again. Max then quickly goes to the corner and takes off his jacket, and the his t-shirt. getting ready for his mouth. Max is then seen turning around and talking to Dante, who's on the apron while Jack is also on the outside, giving advice.

Sharper: “Max Kane all fired up tonight.”

Winters: “If he isn't careful, he'll be LIT up by the champion.”

Phillips: “And his opponent....”

“Mission Statement” by Stone Sour begins blasting through the arena as red and gold lights flash in an alternating fashion on the stage in tune with the song and we see the German flag waving proudly on the Tron. Eric Teufel slowly makes his way out, leading his German destroyer into battle. Voigt appears wearing the Television Championship over his shoulder, likely because it won't fit around his waist. They both stand there for a moment surveying the fans, Eric with a huge grin while Torsten Voigt takes in the boos of the crowd with a glare.

Phillips: “From Bonn, Germany and weighing in tonight at 275 pounds, he is accompanied by Eric Teufel.... Torsten Voigt!”

Voigt focuses solely on the ring and begins marching down the ramp, a vice grip on the belt. Eric notices his client heading to the ring and does his best to keep up with the far more athletic of the two of them. When they reach ringside Eric simply takes his place there to catch his breath while Torsten effortlessly hops onto the apron and steps between the ropes. The official takes the title belt and steps away quickly from Voigt's glare before holding it overhead briefly. He then hands it to the timekeeper.

Sharper: “Voigt looks just as fired up, I can't see him wanting to let go of his first championship so soon.”

Winters: “Max Kane is in tough here tonight, there's no doubt about that.”

The official calls for the bell and Kane immediately runs to the ropes, up the turnbuckle and leaps with a missile dropkick looking to take Voigt down early. Voigt goes down to his hands and knees. Kane then runs and connects with a knee to Voigt's ribs. He falters a bit but doesn't go down. Kane shakes his head some, then bounces off the ropes for added momentum and nails another knee to the ribs. Voigt finally goes down and Kane immediately drops for a cover.

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Voigt shoves Kane off hard. Kane rolls across the ring as Voigt gets to his feet. As soon as Kane is up, Voigt is ready and waiting with a massive uppercut. Kane staggers backwards into the ropes. Voigt grabs an arm and slings Kane across the ring into the corner. He then runs over and nails Kane with a bog boot right in the sternum. Kane slumps down. Voigt steps back admiring his work with a smirk as Teufel claps. Jack Parker and Dante McCaffery look on, concerned.

Sharper: “Torsten Voigt proud of himself right now, but he needs to take advantage instead of posturing. Max Kane recovers quickly.”

Winters: “Indeed he does, he's up already and- look out Torsten!”

Kane springs out of the corner, springboards off the second rope and twists in the air, nailing Voigt with a flying clothesline. They both go down as the crowd oohs. Kane goes for another cover, hooking a leg.

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Voigt gets his shoulder up. Kane wastes no time getting back to his feet and climbs the corner again, then balancing, he walks along the top rope midway. Voigt gets up and Kane leaps again, taking Voigt down with a hurricanrana. He hooks a leg again.

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Voigt kicks out again. The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “Max Kane may be just playing the odds here, wear Voigt down enough with these covers and kickouts and he might get him too tired to keep kicking out.”

Winters: “That's if Voigt allows this to go on that long. He's up. And pissed.”

Kane gets up and starts to climb the corner again. Voigt gets up too though and when Kane turns to make a move, Voigt is right behind him and reaches up, grabbing Kane by the throat. Kane shakes his head, pleading. McCaffery and Parker stare wide-eyed as Voigt pulls Kane off the top, turns, and chokeslams him to the mat hard enough to shake the ring. The crowd oohs again. Voigt looks down an the motionless Kane and smirks, before slowly dropping for a cover. Instead of hooking a leg though, he simply gets on one knee and places a large palm over Kane's chest. The official counts.

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Kane kicks out! A few cheers come from the crowd at the kickout. Voigt punches the mat angrily as Kane rolls away from him, one hand grabbing at his back. Voigt follows as Kane gets to the ropes and uses them to pull himself up. Voigt gives him room, just barely to keep the official off his back. Kane turns and starts throwing wild lefts and rights, no technique whatsoever, just an attempt to get Voigt to back up a bit. Voigt does take a step back, but also fires back, one right connecting hard and Kane falls back into the ropes. Voigt grabs an arm and whips Kane across. Instead of bouncing off like normal though Kane springboards off the middle rope and flies backwards probably hoping Voigt is there to be caught by the crossbody he is looking for. Voigt is there, but he catches Kane in the air! The crowd gasps as Voigt then spins looks like he's going to powerslam Kane to the mat but Kane fights out if it, landing on his feet behind Voigt. He then fires off a quick dropkick to Voigt's back, causing him to stumble forwards. Kane then runs up the turnbuckles again, and leaps off the top with a corkscrew moonsault. Both men crash to the mat.

Sharper: “I believe Kane calls that the Magical Mystery Tour, but it doesn't look too mysterious to me, clearly the impact hurts.”

Winters: “Forget what you said earlier about Kane wearing Voigt out. I think he's gonna wear himself out first.”

Kane crawls on top of Voigt and makes a cover.

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Voigt gets his shoulder up just in time. Teufel slaps the mat in excitement as McCaffery and Parker can't believe it. Both men are slow to their feet. Once up, Voigt lunges and connects with an uppercut, then another, pushing Kane back into the corner. Voigt backs up to make room for a running splash but Kane scouts it and drops out of the way. Voigt hits the corner chest first hard. He falls over the turnbuckle a little.

Sharper: “Torsten Voigt may have just knocked the wind out of his own chest.”

Winters: “If Max Kane wants to be the new Television Champion, this may be his best chance right here.”

Kane grabs Voigt's arm and pulls him to the middle of the ring. Voigt is still trying to catch his breath. Kane jumps with a high knee strike for good measure before running up the corner yet again, and leaps with another Magical Mystery Tour. This time though, Voigt catches him midair! The crowd oohs as Voigt then spins Kane around folding him nearly in half and quickly dropping him with the Panzer! Voigt pushes Kane down and makes a cover, hooking a leg this time for certainty.

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The crowd boos as the official calls for the bell.

Phillips: “Here is your winner via pinfall, and STILL SCW Television Champion.... Torsten Voigt!”

Teufel grabs the title belt from the timekeeper before the official can and rolls into the ring. Voigt snatches it from him and hoists it overhead as Teufel doesn't seem to care and raises his arm. We see Kane stir and slowly start to roll towards the apron where McCaffery and Parker are waiting to check on him.

Sharper: “Kane nearly pulled that of, but he took one chance too many and Voigt turned it into his advantage instead.”

Winters: “This guy is fantastic, last week he caught Manvel's dropkick mid-air, tonight he caught Kane's moonsault. Dangerous man, Torsten Voigt is.”

Kane exits the ring with McCaffery and Parker walking him away as Voigt continues to celebrate to boos as Breakdown cuts away.

We open up backstage to see Cassidy Carter pushing a cameraman back backstage. The cameraman tries to move the camera to show what’s behind.

Cassidy: “Hey! Not yet! Not yet!”

We then see the silhouette of someone else before we see a shot of someone tied up to a chair.

Sharper: “Wait a minute. What’s Cassidy hiding? What’s she doing?”

Winters: “Is that Ace?!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We cut back to the office of Mr. D to see Janice standing across from Lexi von Aaron as she sits in the chair in the office.

Janice: “You need to be answering this questions. Cooperation will make this end faster.”

Lexi: “Okay…I hate Kennedy Street. I think she’s a waste of space. I hate Amy Chastaine more. The dumb drunk is probably going to fall off the wagon again when she finds out Kennedy is as pathetic as I know she is. And then Chad and I can be Tag Champs!”

Lexi smirks.

Janice: “That’s not the question. The question is what happened to your old phone. The one you owned on the night of The Future is Now.”

Lexi: “I told you. I dropped it. It’s gone. Forever.”

Janice sighs. There’s a knock at the door. Mr. D opens it. We then see a female agent with something in his hand, a bag.

Mr. D: “May as well make this useful.”

Mr. D turns to Lexi and tosses her the bag. Lexi instinctively catches it.

Mr. D: “You’re doing a drug test.”

Lexi: “I don’t do steroids. This is ALL natural.”

Mr. D: “Not for steroids.”

Lexi gulps a bit and she then looks around.

Lexi: “So where am I going to go?”

Mr. D: “Right here. Any men, leave the room.”

Lexi: “What?!”

Mr. D: “Need to make sure you’re not going to con out of this. Sandra here is to make sure the test is legitimate.”

Lexi look around as Mr. D holds the door open and the cameraman gets out first, followed by a couple of other agents and we see Mr. D walk out. He closes the door as we see Kennedy Street walk over to him.

Kennedy: “Anything. Has she said anything-“

Mr. D: “Nothing yet Kennedy. It’s Lexi. She’s wasting our time.”

Kennedy: “Then force her-“

Mr. D: “Kennedy…we have to do this legitimately. But stuff like this…this is what makes people doubt your sincerity.”

Kennedy stops and grits her teeth, taking a deep breath. Amy walks over.

Amy: “Come on…let’s go back to our area of the building.”

Kennedy: “You tell me if there’s anything.”

Mr. D says nothing as Kennedy and Amy walk off as we cut away.

We return backstage to see Cassidy Carter now pulling the cameraman back in.

Cassidy: “Now, we’re ready. Come on…come along. You wanted to get in here so badly before.”

Jason: “The hell is wrong with you?! Let me go!”

We then hear Jason Helms tied up in a chair backstage in what appears to be the loading bay for the arena. We see Jason shivering a bit, as he’s not in a coat.

Ace: “Sorry. You’ll be free in a bit. But I needed to borrow you!”

Alistaire Allocco then comes in.

Alistaire: “Okay…this is a bit too much. I get wanting to teach him respect-“

Ace: “Screw that. This has nothing to do with that. We’re setting a trap. I want me a piece of the Wonderland!’

Jason: “You just have to go to the ring for that you dumbass!”

Ace turns and gently pats Jason on the cheek.

Ace: “Then it wouldn’t be a trap. Why risk myself when I can risk-“

Jason: “Alistaire?”

Ace turns to Alistaire.

Ace: “Well yeah, but I need him to be the back-up plan. Plus, well…”

Ace then turns to Cassidy. Cassidy walks over and hands Ace one of the hoods Jason Helms had used at the End of the Year Special..

Cassidy: “This is just part of it.”

Cassidy then holds a t-shirt, one of the Lizard Club t-shirts and jams it into Jason Helms’ mouth. Jason struggles.

Ace: “Best part, this is in the BDSM part of the KABLAMA Sutra. Alistaire told me.”

Alistaire: “Wha…wait. I wouldn’t read that smut!”

Ace: “Yeah, yeah.”

Ace then puts the hood on Jason and backs up.

Winters: “Ace Marshall, Cassidy Carter and Alistaire Allocco have tied Jason Helms up. They’re luring Giovanni Aries out!”

Sharper: “Security is on its way. Obviously they not know of this. This is being broadcast.”

Ace looks at it.

Cassidy: “So now we wait. Locked the door?’

Ace: “Of course. Used some of Alistaire’s money to bribe the attendant to make sure security can’t make it. We’re catching ourselves a dumbass!”

Cassidy: “And if your idiot friend can take care of Thirteen-“

Ace: “Not my friend.”

Cassidy: “Whatever-“

Ace: “Wait!”

Ace then reaches into his coat.

Ace: “Almost forgot.”

Ace then pulls out a small spray bottle. He then starts to spray what appears to be purple liquid all over Jason Helms’ shirt. Helms struggles, groaning as obviously the liquid is not pleasant in the cold.

Ace: “There’s your purple blood, jackass. Smell the Lizard King or Lizard People or whatever your dumbass believes.”

Ace backs up and tosses the bottle away. Ace turns to Cassidy.

Ace: “Maybe we should take a picture.”

Cassidy: “What? Why?!”

Ace: “I don’t know. Adonis can use it as an example in his follow up. How to do BDSM with Lizards or something.”

Cassidy rolls his eyes.

Ace: “I don’t know. It’s God damn cold.”

Alistaire turns as we hear the metal door to the loading bay slamming, clearly locked, and also barricaded at this point as we see a dumpster in front of it. Next is the rattle of the metal garage door.

Alistaire: “Security’s here. Come on. We should go.”

Cassidy: “Jesus. Grow a set. We’re not leaving until we’ve got the dumbass.”

Alistaire: “Well if he’s locked in, how’s he going to come out here.”

Ace turns to Alistaire and puts his hand on his shoulder.

Ace: “He’s so warped with this Lizard King crap…I’m sure he’ll find a way. Probably scaling one side of the building smelling the Lizard blood or whatever the hell-“

Alistaire looks up at this point, looking at the wall above the loading bays. Ace then turns and goes over to Cassidy. Jason starts to jostle.

Sharper: “This is ridiculous. We need to get help for Jason Helms!”

Winters: “Well we’ll see. Giovanni Aries has a chance to at least beat Jason’s ass. So that’s something!”

Ace and Cassidy then walk off camera. Alistaire Allocco continues to look at the door. He then shakes his head.

Alistaire: “What am I doing?”

Alistaire then turns and heads over to Jason Helms.

Cassidy: “Alistaire….what the-“

Alistaire: “This…this is ridiculous. We prove ourselves in the ring. I’ll just beat Giovanni Aries.”

Giovanni Aries is then seen in the background, sneaking against the wall. He then looks up, clearly sniffing the air. Ace and Cassidy have moved around as Alistaire starts to untie Jason Helms. Giovanni Aries however turns his head and then lets out a yell and runs at Alistaire. Giovanni Aries then nails Alistaire with a running boot. Alistaire falls over.

Giovanni: “Trying to free a minion of the Lizard King! I knew you were in liege with them!”

Giovanni then turns and stomps Alistaire in the face and then again and again and again. He then leans down and starts to bite Alistaire. Alistaire yells out and the camera pans over to show Ace and Cassidy just watching, Cassidy openly holding Ace back. Giovanni gets a couple more shots in before Cassidy seemingly lets Ace go and Ace runs in and nails Giovanni from behind. Giovanni falls over. Giovanni rolls over and Ace grabs him and pulls him up and spins him around and throws him face first into the dumpster. The crowd ohs and Giovanni falls back, staggering and Ace then looks over at Jason Helms who is still struggling and Ace shrugs and grabs Giovanni.

Ace: “Well you wanted him…here you go!”

Ace then turns and runs Giovanni over and turns and throws him into Jason Helms, causing Helms to go down and Giovanni rolls over. Ace then walks over to him and stomps him in the head and then again and again.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall’s trap seemed to have worked.”

Winters: “Had the added advantage of getting Alistaire Allocco’s ass kicked too!”

Sharper: “Ace is wearing Giovanni Aries out!”

Ace then stomps him again before looking at Gio’s coat.

Ace: “Alright. Time to see if you’re really that stupid.”

Ace then starts to dig through Giovanni Aries’ coat. Cassidy looks on as Ace then reaches into one pocket before moving to another one. He then turns and reaches into another one and grabs something. He then turns and tosses something to Cassidy. We notice it being a pack of cigarettes. Ace then turns and stomps him again before we see Sam running over, seemingly having lost track of Giovanni.

Cassidy: “Hey!”

Ace looks over and then turns.

Cassidy: “Come on.”

Ace then turns and heads over to Cassidy.

Ace: “Alright. Thanks Gio! Needed this! I hope it’s on the house!”

Sharper: “What’s that mean?”

Winters: “Well they were friends. Giovanni called Ace a traitor. Probably partied together!”

Sharper: “And swapped cigarettes?!”

Ace then walks over to Cassidy.

Cassidy: “So careless…”

Ace: “Guess no more wonderland for now!”

Ace and Cassidy head off.

Cassidy: “Almost. Have another stop.”

Ace: “I love you.”

Cassidy: “Shut up.”

Alistaire stirs as Ace and Cassidy head off. Jason Helm slowly rolls over, clearly hurt, as Sam checks on Giovanni Aries and the scene slowly fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown here in Memphis. Days before our first pay per view of 2018, Learning from History. Adam Sharper here alongside Jonathan Knots and still to come tonight, Regan Street will face Selena Frost. If Regan Street wins, Selena Frost will forfeit her match against Sienna Swann this Sunday.”

Knots: “Yeah, but what about what we just saw. Giovanni Aries assaulted by Ace Marshall. They took his cigarettes. They declared the end of the Wonderland tonight!”

Sharper: “This just days before they’ll clash this Sunday in six person tag action. We’ll also be determining a new contender for the TV Title too and much more.”

The lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. In the darkness we hear the thumping of a heart beating twice. With each beat we see a pink heart on the screens, and pink lights on the stage flashing in unison. After a few more seconds of darkness we hear the heart beating twice more, accompanied by the same lights. A few more seconds of darkness are followed by two more flashes of light, this time in a silhouette against the lights we see the figure of a woman standing. Two more heart beats once again show the silhouette of the woman. The crowd roars and “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. The lights come back up as the crowd roars to find Syren standing in the middle of the stage.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

She starts to head to the ring as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “And there’s one of the two challengers for the SCW World Championship!”

Knots: “Couldn’t be in the battle royal. Thanks to all of this with Dark Fantasy, Mr. D gifted her a title shot!”

Sharper: “Some not pleased about that, but as Mr. D put it, she didn’t have her opportunity to compete. Bree Lancaster, if she’s that good, same for Jake Starr, they’ll find a way to beat her too. If you want to be Champion, you need to beat the best. And Syren is no doubt a future hall of famer.”

Syren walks down to the ring and walks over to the steel steps before walking up them. She looks around before walking along the apron. She smiles a bit as she steps through the ropes and shows off a bit before stepping into the ring. She then looks around before posing a bit in the middle of the ring. The crowd cheers a bit before Syren turns and goes over to the corner and is handed a microphone. He takes it and turns back to the middle of the ring and looks around, her music fading out.

Syren: “This is an odd feeling. To be back here, talking about the World Championship, challenging for the World Championship when just under two month ago, it looked like this opportunity would never come-“

Syren is then cut off as “Worth It” by Fifth Harmony starts to play. The crowd boos. Syren turns to the entrance way as we see Bree Lancaster walk out from the back. She heads to the ring, clearly annoyed as she heads to the ring.

Knots: “And here comes Bree! And she’s not happy!”

Sharper: “Syren and Bree Lancaster have not been face to face since the announcement. Bree Lancaster has been vocal in her disagreement with Mr. D’s decision to give Syren this opportunity!”

Bree Lancaster walks over to the ring and walks up the steel steps. She then walks along the apron and enters into the ring. She glares at Syren, who returns a glare back. Bree then heads over to the corner and snaps at Jason Phillips to hand her a microphone. With a small delay, he hands her one. Bree takes it and turns around, immediately getting into the face of Syren.

Syren: “I’ve been waiting for this.”

Bree: “Well I’m pissed off I have to waste time on this! You shouldn’t be here!”

The crowd boos.

Syren: “Someone disagrees. And despite someone else’s best efforts, I am here and I am challenging for the World Championship.”

Bree: “Gifted a title shot you didn’t earn. Never mind that I had to go through a damn gauntlet to prove what everyone should have already know and that 2018 is going to see a Classy World Champion.”

The crowd boos.

Bree: “And I even spent some significant money to make it here even though I should’ve just stayed home, safe and sound, just so I could come and look at you right in the eye and tell you that you shouldn’t even be in the same ring as me this Sunday, Syren!”

The crowd boos more. Syren and Bree look right at each other.

Syren: “You’re not the one that made that decision. And these are the cards we’ve been dealt. Would I have rather proven myself by kicking your ass in the contendership series so I wouldn’t have to listen to you whine, oh God yes, but here we are. You have a problem with it, with how I got this shot, then prove you’re better than me this Sunday in the ring. Because Bree…that’s what I plan to do this Sunday. I plan to prove to you that your number one seed, your success, yeah, at some point, you may hold that World Title, but not yet. No…this Sunday, I’m walking out as champion and proving that if I was able to compete at The Future is Now…this discussion we’re having…we’d not be wasting either of our time with it.”

Bree: “We shouldn’t wasting our time on it now. Just like we should’ve have wasted my time with the contendership series. And just like frankly, if we’re talking about people being handed a title shot…there are far better people than you.”

Syren: “Keep talking about being handed a title shot. It sounds to me that you’re just realizing that your chances of walking out World Champion dropped significantly with me there and you’re just worried that I’m going to prove you’re not ready yet and your little prophecy last year…it’s a long way off from coming true.”

Bree: “Nothing is stopping that-“

Just then “Sandstorm” by Darude starts to play. The crowd roars. Bree just turns away, annoyed as Syren steps back, glancing to the entrance way. We then see Jake Starr walk out from the back, holding the SCW World Championship. He looks down at the ring and holds the title up over his head and smiles as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “There’s a third member of this eventual Championship encounter. The World Champion himself, Jake Starr!”

Starr brings the title back down over his shoulder and continues on his way to the ring. Starr heads over to the apron and hops up onto it and looks into the ring. He looks at Syren and then to Bree before stepping in. He then walks past both of them before asking for a microphone too. Phillips obliges and hands him one and Starr takes it and turns back to the middle of the ring. He ignores Bree at first, turning to Syren.

Starr: “Well, looks like we have a bit of a situation here and well, if we’re talking about the World Championship, we kinda should have the World Champion here, don’t cha think?!”

The crowd cheers. Starr smiles at Syren.

Starr: “Syren…we meet again.”

Starr then extends his hand as Syren looks at it briefly before then shaking it.

Starr: “Looks like we’re about to have another war….a different context, but I know exactly what I’m in for.”

Starr then steps back and turns to Bree as he then looks confused.

Starr: “And you are?”

Bree: “You know exactly who I am. I pinned you two months ago in the tag tournament! Just like may very well happen this Sunday!”

Starr: “Oh…you’re the self-entitled jackass that thinks you’ve earned the world and you holding this is a foregone conclusion! Hi! I’m Jake Starr!”

Starr extends his hand to Bree. Bree just glares at him.

Starr: “Rude…but whatever, I can see why you may not want to shake my hand given that I’ve made a career out of taking over-confident prima donnas and showing them to not be ready for what I bring. At least with her…I can respect her. We’ve been through wars. We’ve left an impact and I know she’ll do whatever she needs to win.”

Syren smirks.

Starr: “You Bree…well, you made sure Ace Marshall was in there so you could take advantage of it, if you weren’t already buddy-buddy with him. You took the easy route to get here and well, Bree…against Syren and I…I think you’re going to hit a brick wall.”

Bree chuckles.

Bree: “Typically…an afterthought for so long and now that you’re back on top, you think you’ve got a chance. Your fairy tale is going to end Jake. Sorry to say. It’s great that you’re here. I take beat two multiple time champions and show the world that my time is here.”

Syren: “You keep saying that.”

Bree: “Because we all know its true.”

Syren: “And yet, I know how rare it is to be in my position. Something I don’t know if you realize. And I’ve wanted this shot for over a year. I didn’t get title shots because I had pissed someone off bad enough. I earned them. I proved I would fight for them, just like I would’ve had I had the chance this time.”

Starr: “It’s true. She’s a feisty one.”

Bree glares at Starr as the crowd roars.

Syren: “And sorry Jake…but you may have gotten one monkey off your back at the End of the Year Special. But I want my title back.”

Bree: “It’s not yours! It will be mine!”

Starr: “Correction…it’s mine. And I’ve already proven that I’ll beat the odds once. And I’ll beat my past demons. Bree….Syren…give it your best shot. Because I have everything to lose. And that’s when, as you know very well Syren…I’m the most dangerous!”

Bree rolls her eyes. Syren just watches both Bree and Starr.

Starr: “So ladies…bring your best. I damn sure will be too.”

Starr holds his World Title up as “Sandstorm” starts to play again. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Three individuals, all motivated to walk out the World Champion this Sunday. Bree Lancaster feels she’s earned this weeks ago. Syren gets a second opportunity. Starr, he wants to keep the dream alive.”

Knots: “But only one is going to be happy. Triple threat rules. Anything can happen.”

Starr continues to watch Syren and Bree as they watch each other too. The crowd continues to cheer as we remain focused on the ring for a few moments longer before cutting away.

We cut backstage to see Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter walking through the hallway. Cassidy is looking at door as they pass them before then stopping.

Cassidy: “This one.”

Cassidy then opens the door. They storm in and we see a few wrestlers in the backstage before we see Cassidy point over to one set of bags and we see Ace run over and start to rummage through. He then looks around, moving some clothes around.

Ace: “Damn it. I guess we’re having a safe night tonight.”

Cassidy: “What? Really-“

Ace: “The guy actually doesn’t have them. I thought he always had it. Jesus, Gio. You’ve gotten soft! Lizard King getting to you.”

Ace then turns and throws Giovanni’s bag down and looks around. He then stops.

Ace: “Ah, damn it.”

The camera turns to see AJ Helms.

Helms: “You want to go after my family.”

Ace: “Like you care. Plus, frankly, he’s just collateral damage in this war or whatever BS Giovanni is spread.”

Helms: “Yeah, well, maybe you need to realize that you’re just pissing off more people by the second.”

Ace: “Yes, and?”

Helms then lunges at Ace, and Ace dodges out of the way. AJ stops and Ace and Cassidy bolt out of the room. They then head down the hallway as AJ Helms turns and heads after them before stopping at the door. He then looks around before the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

We see Alistaire Allocco walking backstage, holding the back of his head. He takes a few steps before he stops as he’s greeted by Katelyn Buehler. The crowd cheers Katelyn.

Alistaire: “Oh…Katelyn…I probably shouldn’t be seen with you. May cause Gio to go after you.”

Katelyn: “I’ll deal with that. Looks like you could deal with someone who actually cares about you.”

Alistaire: “Ace and Cassidy care. They’ve mentored me to the World Title. They’ve done some good things.”

Katelyn: “And left you out to dry out there. Cassidy’s completely caused Ace to piss on anyone close to him.”

Alistaire: “Wait…they did what to me?!”

Katelyn sighs.

Katelyn: “You deserve better Alistaire. You really do.”

Katelyn then steps past him as Alistaire sighs and looks down a bit as we then cut away.

Maddie Chase vs. Bill Barnhart

“Confident” by Demi Lovato begins to play as the lights in the arena go dark. We watch as pink spotlights flash around the entrance area. After a short time we see “Bulldog” Bill Barnhart step out from the backstage area with his English Bulldog, Iris, strutting along beside him. Iris is wearing a pink diamond-studded dog collar and there is a pink leash attached to the collar and the leash trails behind her as she comes down the entrance ramp toward the ring.

The fans don’t particularly care for Bill Barnhart and they let him know it with boos and taunts. Barnhart ignores them as he is here to wrestle and not cater to the fans. Even as the fans yell louder at him and throw trash at him he ignores them. When Barnhart arrives at the ringside area he bends down and grabs the leash of Iris and hands it to a ringside assistant who holds onto the leash and keeps Iris at ringside to watch Bill’s match.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first, from Oakland, California! Weighing in at 250 pounds! Accompanied to the ring by Iris, he is “The Bulldog” Bill Barnhart!”

The crowd mainly boos, some cheer as Barnhart gives Iris a kiss on the nose and then he climbs the ring steps to the ring apron. Bill then walks along the ring apron and when he reaches the middle of the ropes he ducks through the ropes into the ring. He walks around the ring playing the crowd but that only incites them to boo him more. Barnhart again ignores the rude fans as he backs into a corner to await the start of his match.

Sharper: “Bill Barnhart has beaten Ikiro Yoshida who just had a World Title match and Dylan Howell the current Adrenaline Champion. He came up a little short against Konrad Raab but the Bulldog is making waves already, the veteran is now also part of the Adrenaline Division which will make things quite interesting.”

Knots: “Sure, he’s had some big wins, he also thinks tonight will be a cake walk, we all know the returning Maddie Chase and I beg to differ, Sharper.”

The arena goes dark. Spotlights start to shine in the entrance way. A shower of fireworks goes off. The chorus begins as "Best Damn Thing” by Avril Lavigne plays throughout the arena as Madison Chase slowly walks out and stops at the entrance way, in the middle, Madison can barely contain her excitement looking out into the crowd. Stars start to shine all over the Tron and the arena as she looks around and smiles, posing and pointing to the air while the camera’s flash taking pictures of her…..

Phillips: “His opponent, she hails from Pacific Palisades, California! Weighing in at 115 pounds! She is “America’s Sweetheart” Maddie Chase!”

Madison giggles and starts skipping to the ring while ruffling up her hair, she slides in and stays on her knees as she smirks looking around the arena.. She takes off her jacket and covers her mouth, giggling some more. Madison then climbs to the second turnbuckle and points at the crowd and yells "Yeah!" Madison gets down and hops in the ring waving to the crowd and awaiting for the match to begin, she talks to the referee and makes sure that he understands how to ref her matches, the World According to Maddie…..

Knots: “I have to admit Sharper, I’m excited to see Maddie Chase back in the SCW, this girl can wrestle and yeah The Dependables are a bunch of idiots, but she knows the Dim Mak!”

Sharper: “A very eclectic and polarizing FIGURE IN Maddie Chase, even if she is annoying you can’t seem to really want to cheer against her. She is giving up a lot of size to Bill, probably not a good first opponent to face but do you think Maddie cares? She is back.”

The referee checks on Maddie who smiles and nods, Bill stands there waiting for the referee to call for the bell, he does and it rings as the match starts. Barnhart goes right up to the much smaller Maddie who raises her right arm for a test of strength, Bill starts to laugh, he then obliges, but Maddie switches arms quickly, he then nods and tries to grab her other hand, but she quickly takes that one down and switches again this time annoying Barnhart. He then tries for it again but each time Maddie switches arm, finally he tries to go after her, she quickly drops to the mate and crawls under his legs, he turns to a dropkick causing him to stagger back a little, Maddie runs against the ropes and goes for a flying body press but Barnhart catches her in midair, she wiggles and falls behind Bill trying to bring him down in a sunset flip, instead he grabs her by the neck and hoists her off her feet, launching her against the turnbuckle hard, he charges in but Maddie moves out of the way, Barnhart catches himself, turns and tries to clothesline Maddie but she ducks, he turns and chops him hard across his chest, she starts shaking her hand as the crowd screams “Woooo!”

Barnhart laughs and slaps his chest for her to do it again. She winds up and chops him again, echoing throughout the arena. He laughs again and tells her to do it one more time, instead she looks down at the palm of her hand, stands in a karate stance and screams….

Knots: “The Din Mak!”

Sharper: “No, you can’t be serious!?”

Maddie with all her strength slams her palm into the guy of Bill Barnhart, there is a massive ripple in his stomach, there are ripples as he staggers back for a moment, he then stops and cracks his neck and knuckles, she looks on wide-eyed before Bill drops her with a clothesline. The crowd was laughing but now they boo. He laughs before putting his foot on her chest for the pinfall….

1!

2!

Maddie kicks Out!

Bill wasn’t wasting any time, he grabbed Maddie by the hair, scooped her up with ease and throws her half way across the ring. The crowd boos as she slowly stands holding her back, he runs and crushes her against the turnbuckle, hoisting her up on his shoulder with a running powerslam, he hooks the leg for the cover….

1!

2!

Maddie gets a shoot her shoulder up quickly.

Barnhart shakes his head and picks her up again this time right into a bear hug, he violently shakes her side to side before Maddie goes limp, the referee quickly grabs her hand, it drops, he lifts it again, it drops, one more time, he lifts it but when it is about to fall she keeps her arm up, the crowd roars Maddie slaps her hands together ringing in Bill’s ears, he stumbles a little before getting his balance just then Maddie hits him square in the jaw with a dropkick….

Sharper: “Madison Chase is throwing everything she has at Barnhart but the question, is it working!? No and if she is not careful she will be caught with something and taken down quickly.”

Knots: “Maddie is fast, Bulldog is powerful. If she was smart, she’d go after the dog.”

Sharper: “Then fight PETA?”

Knots: “I think Maddie would rather fight Bill.”

Bulldog staggers again, Maddie climbs the turnbuckle and hits a missile dropkick, Barnhart falls back into the corner, she looks around as the crowd cheers. She runs at Bill and goes for a Monkey Flip but he pushes her off, grabs Maddie and reverses throwing her in the corner in the sit down position, he then shoves his butt in her face as she screams, rolling out of the ring almost turning green and gagging….

Knots: “Oh God, Sharper, I saw Barnhart eating boiled eggs earlier with fried rice and pizza, she made need some mouth to mouth resuscitation!”

Sharper: “Kennedy?”

Knots: “I am certified in CPR, I am trying to save a life, besides she is friends with Kennie!”

Sharper: “Uh huh. She does look sick, Maddie is trying not to faint, looking a little woozy!”

Maddie feels lightheaded, gagging. Barnhart laughs, Maddie then takes the leash from the ring attendant, she grabs Iris by the leash and runs around the ring, when Bill sees that, he suddenly drops to the floor and chases Maddie around the ring with the dog, she finally drops the leash, Bill checks on the dog before slamming the mats and rolling into the ring, wide eyed, Maddie tries to run but Bill grabs her by the ponytail. She screams, he throws her into the turnbuckle and yells before charging in quickly but Maddie at the last second dodges out of the way, Barnhart hits the corner hard, he stumbles and tries to catch his wind…..

Sharper: “Maddie dodged a bullet and by God the agility!”

Knots: “She is fast Sharper! This is the opening she needed, and she listened, she went after the dog, that really pissed off Barnhart!”

Maddie with her speed and agility in one hop jumps to the top rope, he turns and she hits The Black Tie Affair upside down moonsault,, he finally falls on his back as she quickly hooks the legs….

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings as Maddie looks up in shock, she quickly rolls out of the ring and on the floor as the crowd roars. Barnhart sits up shocked, looking around not realizing it was a three count, the referee raises Maddie’s hand in her return match…..

Phillips: “The winner of the match, Maddie Chase!”

The crowd erupts, she jumps up and down hugging fans and high fiving them. She quickly runs to Sharper and gives him a hug, then Knots, jumping up and down…..

Sharper: “Maddie Chase with a huge win over a game and dangerous Bill Barnhart! He and the crowd are in complete shock! What a return by this talented and beautiful young lady! She is over here hugging us, what a moment!”

Knots: “I love it Sharper! Maddie Chase is half the size of that big hairy beats, she just pulled an upset! She’s beaten Matt Auclair and now Barnhart, two big bad hombres!”

Sharper: “What a great return and Bill does not look happy, we’ll be right back!”

She starts to skip around the ring toward the back as “Best Damn Thing” starts to play throughout the arena. Bill Barnhart stands there still in shock while Maddie looks back to the ring with all smiles, raising her hands in victory…..

We open up backstage as we see Syren back in her locker room. She runs her hands through her hair. We then see Ravyn Taylor walk into the locker room.

Syren: “Anything?”

Ravyn: “Oh…Lexi? Nothing. But got confirmation in one another.”

Ravyn holds her phone up.

Ravyn: “I’m not booked. And my application to be a manager went through. So nothing that says I can’t be out here. Jake can have Tommy. Bree has Scott. You have me. And CHBK too. We’ll make sure that if you lose, it’s because of what’s happening in that ring.”

Syren smiles a bit.

Syren: “Exactly how it should be.”

Syren smiles some more as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Thirteen vs. Beard

The lights in the arena go out, prompting a small surprised pop from the fans. After a few moments, the heavy beats of "The Vengeful One" by Disturbed kick in as deep purple lighting and smoke begin to engulf the stage. On the tron we see a series of clips playing that can best be summarized as a depiction of chaos playing out in the world, all of them having a figure in a tattered black hooded cloak adorned with chains conveniently walking through them. When the lyrics kick in, we see this same figure slowly walk out through the smoke as he gazes out from under his hood at all the fans buzzing in anticipation, almost as though he's judging each and every one of them.

Phillips: “The following contest is schedule for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, he is Thirteen!”

Finally, when the song hits the chorus, the figure drops to his knees and whips his head back, throwing off the hood as he extends his arms in a familiar pose of being extended with his palms facing towards the ring, the motion causing an explosion of fire to his sides that continue to burst from the stage in tune with the music as the fans go ballistic at the sight of the returning Thirteen. Slowly he rises to his feet and begins his march to the ring, listening to the fans cheering him on but keeping his focus on the task at hand. He leaps up onto the apron and steps between the ropes quickly before going to the center of the ring where he slowly runs his thumb across his throat before giving a thumbs down, giving a malicious smile as he does so. He proceeds to start removing his cloak as he awaits the start of the impending match.

Sharper: “Ace and Cassidy having some fun earlier. Thirteen I’m sure has to be unimpressed by that.”

Knots: “He has other issues. Beard is awaiting him. That’s what Ace and Cassidy were referring to. Beard is here to make sure Thirteen is taken care of!”

The lights dim down, and green smoke begins to slowly drift up and around the entrance ramp, when the voice of Beard can be heard saying, “Can you turn your voices down…significantly,” followed by his voice once more saying, “Y’all are super loud…” Then, “The Antagonist” by Lil Dicky begins to blare through the PA system and out from the smoke emerges Beard, decked out in a leather jacket and sunglasses, and Imogen Reed, walking in slow motion. Beard doesn’t look out to the crowd, only at Imogen, before they slowly make their way to the ring. Along the way, Beard will slowly remove his leather jacket before handing it to a camera man.

Phillips: “And his opponent, accompanied by Imogen Reed, from New York City, New York, he is Beard!”

The music continues to play, with Beard’s voice heard once more saying:

“First of all, this shit about me
I ain't made this shit for y'all, that's the damn thing…”

Beard will reach the steps and slowly ascend the steps. He will then step across the ring apron and go through the ropes, taking his time of course. Once in the ring, he will slowly remove his sunglasses, earning himself a chorus of boos. Slowly ascending to the top rope, Beard poses, drinking in all of the jeers, as Gen drops down to her knees in front of him, showing him praise. Beard then slowly steps down off of the top rope and stands in the center of the ring, with Imogen wrapping herself around his left leg with the music dying down.

Sharper: “Beard has Imogen by his side. We’ll see if that plays a role in this one.”

Knots: “Think Ace or Cassidy will have a role in this?”

Sharper: “I have no clue. They’re too focused on Giovanni Aries tonight it seems.”

Beard then backs up as Imogen steps back and backs away. The referee checks both and then calls for the bell. The bell sounds and immediately, Thirteen walks up and just nails Beard with a hard smack. Beard staggers back and falls through the ropes to the floor. He backs away to the barricade in shock.

Sharper: “A hard shot and Beard just found out what he’s in for!”

Imogen looks stunned too as Thirteen then walks forward to the ropes. Beard then turns and moves back. He walks around the ring. Thirteen drops to the floor and Beard turns and rolls into the ring. Thirteen turns and slides in after and Beard turns and stomps him in the back and then again and again. The crowd boos as Beard then drops to his knees and nails him with a couple of forearms before then getting up and backing up. He then tells Thirteen to get up. Thirteen just looks at him and slowly starts to get up.

Knots: “I don’t know about letting him back up Beard!”

Sharper: “Guess he didn’t want to pull him up himself. Or he’s suddenly got a burst of confidence.”

Beard then turns and goes for a hard right. Thirteen blocks it and moves his arm down and hooks it under his armpit. Beard’s eyes widen and Thirteen then turns and rolls through and starts to go for a cross-armbreaker. Beard starts to move to the ropes and Imogen pushes on the ropes too as Beard manages to break the plane of them. Thirteen holds on.

Thirteen lets go and rolls back. Beard rolls to the floor. He holds his arm. Thirteen then gets up and walks over to the ropes. (1) Beard then reaches up and rakes Thirteen’s eyes. Thirteen tunrs back, grimacing in pain. (2) Beard then backs away, shaking out his arm. Thirteen rubs his eyes. (3) He then watches Beard as Beard remains standing back. (4)

Sharper: “And Beard, as we’ve seen recently, taking his time. Slowing it down.”

Knots: “It’s smart. Thirteen can’t touch him and lock in a hold as easily out here.”

Thirteen then shakes his head before stepping through the ropes. Beard jukes back and walks around. (5) Thirteen steps back in and Beard then looks around as Thirteen remains in the ring. (6) Beard grits his teeth as he watches the referee. (7) Beard looks around as the crowd starts to chant for Thirteen. Beard looks at them. (8) He then girts his teeth and rolls back in, but Thirteen promptly grabs him, pulls him up and hits a side belly to belly suplex. He goes for the pin.

Beard kicks out. Thirteen gets up and grabs at Beard. Beard rolls over and boots him in the face and then again. Thirteen falls back. He then gets up and heads over to Beard again before Beard gets to the apron. He then grabs Thirteen and drops him with a guillotine drop between the ropes. Thirteen falls to a knee. Beard then backs up and smiles. He then point to his head and turns and grabs Thirteen and goes to pull him out, but Thirteen suddenly turns and nails him with a hard right. Beard falls back and the crowd roars. (1)

Sharper: “And a hard right and Beard dropped again!”

Knots: “Okay, you can’t get too cocky with Thirteen, Beard!”

Sharper: “Looks like he’s figuring that out.”

Beard starts to get up and shakes the cobwebs loose before turning to Imogen. (2) He turns to Thirteen and waves him away. (3)

Beard: “Screw it! Tell Ace this is his problem!”

Beard and Imogen then start to head off and Thirteen turns and sees this. (4) He then rolls to the floor. (1) The crowd roars as Beard and Imogen continue to walk away. (2) They had to the rampway and start to walk forward as Thirteen runs around and then runs at them. (3) The crowd roars as Thirteen nails Beard from behind. Beard falls over and Imogen staggers forward before backing up. (4) Thirteen then grabs Beard and starts to pull him up, but Beard just goes limp, trying to avoid being dragged back to the ring. (5) He tries to kick away at Thirteen and Thirteen then catches his legs. (6) Beard shakes his head and then turns and locks in a boston crab on the rampway. Beard yells out in pain. (7) Thirteen then starts to also turn into the ankle a bit as Beard yells out. (8) The referee remains counting in the ring. Imogen looks on as Beard shakes his head no, before starting to tap out. (9) The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Beard is tapping out!”

Knots: “But it’s on the floor! It’s not in the ring! Thirteen and Beard are being counted out though!”

Sharper: “And Imogen. Look at her. She’s not sure what to do. Beard is looking right at her, shaking his head no! All while screaming in pain!”

10!

The referee calls for the bell.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has counted out both men and therefore, this match is a draw!”

The crowd boos and just then Beard nods and Imogen comes over and hits a straight kick to the back of Thirteen. Thirteen staggers forward and falls to a knee. He then gets up and winces as Imogen grabs Beard. He starts to drag him up and Beard falls back over, holding his lower back. Imogen starts to pull him up again and then frantically make this escape. Thirteen turns around and looks at them. He then starts to walk forward towards them. Beard and Imogen disappear to the back. Thirteen then looks around at the crowd as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Thirteen making a statement by making Beard realize just how dangerous he is.”

Knots: “I don’t even know if Beard will send that message back to Ace. Beard and Imogen may be getting the hell out of here!”

We then cut away.

We open up back in the office of Mr. D backstage. Lexi can be seen getting more agitated.

Lexi: “What the hell else do you want? I’ve pissed in a cup. I’ve told you I hate Kennedy and Amy. I’ve told you Chad is innocent.”

Janice: “What about you?”

Lexi smiles.

Lexi: “What about me? I’m just nothing…right? I’m a stupid girl. I’m God’s Bitch. I’m just crazy.”

Janice: “So maybe you had it done to prove you weren’t.”

Lexi: “Like you care. This is all because my brother may have been behind it. I’ve not deal with that jackass in months.”

Janice turns to Mr. D.

Lexi: “I hate him too. Never thought I was worth anything and here I am more famous than he EVER was. And all because God is leading me. You know what. Yeah. I did it. I made Dark Fantasy miss the title shot. I’m the reason everyone hates you, bossman. You showed how they’ve got you around their finger. I showed how Amy Chastaine and Kennedy Street are just bitter little bitches that even with the World Tag Titles, it’s not good enough. I got everyone to prove Kennedy hasn’t bought anything. I did it all. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT!”

Janice sighs.

Mr. D: “Lexi-“

Lexi: “I DID EVERYTHING!”

Just then, there is a commotion heard outside the door as Mr. D turns and the door opens a bit as Kennedy Street tries to go into the room, with Amy Chastaine and the two guards stopping her.

Mr. D: “Kennedy…get out of here! Kennedy!”

Kennedy: “You want to throw my reputation, that I’ve worked on because you’re jealous! You’re jealous?! That’s way!”

Lexi smiles.

Lexi: “Let her go. I’ll knee her in the face just like I did Jonny!”

Kennedy nearly gets free as the security guards push her out with Amy helping too. Mr. D walks out with them.

Janice: “Everyone take five.”

Janice turns away.

Janice: “Got damn it.”

We then cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Mr. D and Janice talking backstage in the hallway as security can be seen flanked on either side of them. Mr. D can be seen nodding as Janice and him talk.

Sharper: “Stunning turn of events. Lexi von Aaron taking credit for everything.”

Knots: “Yeah. Maybe that was easy. She just hates everyone!”

Sharper: “Well the investigator and Mr. D talking about it. We’ll get back to that whenever we have more.”

We then cut to another part of the building to see Spirit Dansby standing with Gable Winchester. Nikki Walton stands to his side.

Spirit: “A lot going on here, but Gable, you cashed in your Trios Tournament shot. It led to some controversy, but you’ll be facing Dylan Howell this Sunday in a ladder match for the Adrenaline Championship.”

Gable: “Exactly and I get a chance to see if I can get back to holding some gold around here. 2017 was a year that frankly, part of me wants to forget. But I have a chance to start off this year on the right foot and maybe focusing a bit more on myself. I had this shot and I was going to take it. And Dylan, great you’re finally holding Addy, but unfortunately, you are going to be losing it this Sunday. The Man of Win is looking to win the Adrenaline Championship. And sorry, Dylan, but I’m not going to let the relationship between man and title get in its way. But there seem to be a lot of others who aren’t too pleased…Andrew Raynes for one….well, maybe Andrew, you can find out what being a real champion is like and if you want to get noticed, you earn it and you make sure you don’t screw it up.”

Gable turns to Spirit as Nikki smiles and we cut back to the ring.

Madison Steward vs. Ikiro Yoshida vs. Lexi von Aaron

Television Championship Eliminator

“She’s a Genius” blasts through the arena as one single blue spot light flies around the audience, lighting up the faces of random fans. Everything suddenly stops, the music and the light in the middle of the stage. A solo light not pink light glares down in the middle of the stage. The crowd boos.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, has a fifteen minute time limit and is your Television Championship Eliminator. First, on her way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, she is Madison Steward!”

Madison Steward sprints out to the awaiting crowd. Madison throws her arms in the air. She hops back and forth on the balls of her toes, showing the energy she possesses. She also flashes the multitude her award winning smile as she exhibits her excitement and it shows as she waves wildly to the crowd. The spot light stays trained on Madison as she starts her walk down the ramp. The newest Steward is dressed in her ring gear with her own version of the Team Desire sleeveless jacket. When she reaches ringside, Madison runs at the ring apron and swiftly jumps onto the apron. She makes her way over to nearest corner and throws her arms into the air trying getting the crowd riled up for her match. Maddy climbs down off the ropes and enters the ring where she heads to her corner to get ready for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Madison Steward going to have an opportunity to try and earn a title shot. But it will be a unique match here.”

Knots: “Yeah, is it going to be a singles match? Triple threat? Is Lexi even out of those meetings?”

Sharper: “Doesn’t seem to be the case. Furthermore, with the Stewards, we’re still wondering if or when Katie Steward may return. We keep randomly hearing that she’s coming.”

Knots: “Well maybe she’s just taking a long time to get ready and she’s getting us prepared too!”

Red and white lights begin to flash wildly when the opening to “Smooth Criminal (Violin Instrumental)” by David Garrett begins to play over the P.A System. The SCW fans rise to their feet casting their eyes to the stage where the curtains part. A sudden pause befalls the arena until a man walks out out with a confident swagger in his step, Ikiro Yoshida… He wears his trademark red eye patch with a gold dragon emblazoned onto it along with his long sleeved jacket. A smirk appears on the Japanese superstar’s lips before he spins around once and drops down to one knee, both his arms outstretched while he looks down at the ground…

Phillips: “Her opponent, hailing from the Fukushima prefecture, Japan…he is Ikiro Yoshida!”

The fans pop for the Japanese superstar, he leaps back up onto his feet and reaches into his jacket to remove what looks to be a pink plush Yoshi doll… He raises it up above his head with a grin before lowering his arm and walking down towards the ring with that same confident swagger from before.

Ikiro quickly runs to the ring and slides in, following that up with a quicker roll to a knee. Ikiro sits the plush doll in front of him as he appears to talk to it… After kissing the tip of his index and forefinger, he places them on the forehead of the doll before picking it up and taking it to the corner where he sits it. Once removing his jacket, he hands it to the ring crew and begins to stretch before the bell.

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida, we’ve seen him once tonight. Helping Dylan Howell get his Adrenaline Championship back.”

Knots: “Not just that, but he’s now got to focus on Steward here and Ikiro, he’s coming off that tough loss to Jake Starr!”

Sharper: “How will he rebound? We’re about to find out…and we’ll see if Lexi von Aaron is still to come out…”

There’s a bit of a pause as the referee standing in the corner, looking at the timekeeper. The timekeeper gives the referee a thumbs up. The referee calls for the bell and the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Looks like just a standard singles match here. Lexi won’t be a part of this.”

Knots: “Good.”

Ikiro steps out with his foot in front of him as Maddy watches him and then runs at him and dives down to his legs. She tries to grab them, but Ikiro blocks it and then clubs Maddy in the back. He clubs her again and then pulls her up before just hoisting her up in a gutwrench and throwing her down. Maddy rolls to the corner. Ikiro then starts to head towards Maddy. Maddy then kicks at him. Ikiro winces. She kicks at him again and then jumps up and into his arms before starting to dig into his eyes. He throws her down and Ikiro staggers back. Maddy then rolls over and gets up and runs at Ikiro and hits a running dropkick to the back of his leg, causing him to hit the mat hard. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Maddy going for the eyes and then going to the legs. Taking down Ikiro Yoshida.”

Knots: “Maddy knows the opportunity here and she’s going to take a few shortcuts to get it done.”

Ikiro turns and Maddy stomps him in the head and then again and again. Ikiro starts to get up and slowly pulls himself up as Maddy runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Ikiro steps forward only for Maddy Steward to take him down with a Lou Thesz press. She then nails Ikiro with a couple of hard forearms before getting pushed off. Ikiro rolls over and turns and Maddy runs at him and hits a basement dropkick. Ikiro falls to the mat. Maddy goes for the pin.

Ikiro kicks out. Ikiro rolls over and moves to the corner. Maddy gets up and runs at Ikiro. She jumps up and goes for a monkey flip. Ikiro however cartwheels out of it. Maddy turns around and runs at Ikiro and Ikiro scoops her up and spins her down with a back suplex. The crowd ohs. Ikiro turns and starts to get up. He stretches out before turning and Maddy starts to get up and Ikiro grabs her and hits a falcon arrow into a pin.

Maddy kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Ikiro Yoshida quickly using his strength to take down the Dynamite Kid.”

Knots: “And Maddy may have just seen her strategy blow up here. But just wait. I’m sure he’ll do something stupid with the KABLAMA Sutra or dice.”

Maddy starts to get up and Ikiro grabs her and snapmares her down and hits a knee to her back. She rolls over. Ikiro grabs her and then pulls her up before whipping her into the corner. Ikiro runs after and Maddy gets her boots up. Ikiro staggers back. Maddy then runs at him and jumps up, but Ikiro grabs her and turns and throws her down. Maddy’s arm catches the official. Ikiro turns, looking stunned and then heads to the official to check on him. He then turns back when we suddenly see Andrew Raynes running out from the back and sliding into the ring. Ikiro turns and in one fluid motion, we see Raynes jump up and grab Ikiro and hit the Xclamation Point. He then turns and rolls out of the ring. He then glares at the ring before walking off as the crowd boos. Maddy Steward meanwhile exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. The referee stirs as Raynes just walks to the back, not looking back.

Sharper: “Raynes! From the back!”

Knots: “A small measure of revenge from earlier! Not the Adrenaline Championship. Even if I think he’d be a great one. But the King of Karaoke is down!”

Sharper: “And Maddy Steward not hesitating at all.”

Maddy gets to the top rope and smiles as she dives off the top rope and hits the Rising Star Frog Splash. The crowd boos as Maddy then hooks the leg. The official turns back, seeing the fall. He slowly counts.

The crowd boos and Maddy rolls off and pumps her fist. She then points up to the ceiling.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and next challenger for the SCW Television Championship, Madison Steward!”

Sharper: “And Maddy Steward takes advantage!”

Knots: “Looks like no one wants to see Ikiro Yoshida walk out with gold around here!”

Sharper: “And a Steward could have an opportunity to win gold in in two weeks on Breakdown!”

Maddy Steward continues to celebrate as Ikiro Yoshida winces in the ring and we cut away.

We open up to see Konrad Raab, Craig Thomas and Tyler Tucker in the locker room. Tucker turns to Craig.

Tucker: “C-Craig…we could have a shot here.”

Thomas: “I heard. Lexi taking blame for it all. I…I just don’t believe it.”

Tucker: “If they pull them, look, B.A.E. are going to want some competition.”

Thomas: “Let’s just see what they do.”

Raab: “D is a good man. But they’re going to make a fair decision here.”

Thomas: “Yeah, but this…this is off the page.”

There’s a knock at the door. We then see Tucker head over to the door and open it.

Tucker: “Donovan?”

We cut to see Donovan Kayl standing in the doorway.

Kayl: “Can I come in?”

Tucker backs up a bit, signifying for him to come in. Raab and Thomas walk over.

Kayl: “Look, I understand you have a history with Torsten Voigt. And especially his manager. I’m wondering if we can talk.”

Thomas, Raab, and Tucker turn to each other as Breakdown cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we cut to the backstage area to see Marie Jones standing with Jessica Winters.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here with Marie Jones and Marie, this Sunday, you’ll face Christy Matthews, who we should note is not here tonight. But you eliminated her from the contendership series. She took offense and well, here we are.”

Marie: “And if she’s motivated, great. That’s what I want. I don’t want someone looking to take shortcuts. I don’t want someone looking to make excuses. I can respect that she’s a single mother and that’s amazing. But don’t use it as a crutch for your wanting to take shortcuts! But she’s also still a former World Champion and I know what that can mean around here. I hope that I proved any doubters wrong the last couple of months, that I can hang here in SCW. This Sunday, I hope to prove that I am going nowhere and Christy…you are going to have to dig deeper than you’ve had in a long time to stop me.”

Jessica: “Thank you Marie.”

Marie smiles.

Jessica: “And now let’s go to Spirit Dansby who is standing by with Madison Steward. Spirit?”

We then cut to another part of the backstage area. We then see Madison Steward standing with Spirit Dansby.

Spirit: “Madison Steward here with me, Spirit Dansby. You’re not the number one contender to the TV Championship. But let me just ask you, when you left the ring, you pointed to the heavens and-“

Maddy: “Well why wouldn’t I? Because when Katie returns, that’s where your Goddess is from.”

Spirit looks a bit confused.

Maddy: “She will come down and set us all free from our flaws and show the world a champion. Come on. Haven’t you noticed something missing around here?!”

Spirit: “Ah…well-“

???: “YOUR GODDESS HAS ARRIVED!”

Maddy and Spirit turn and we then see David Callahan dressed in a pink robe and with a blonde wig.

David: “I am here! Your Goddess is back! And the first thing I demand is a chocobo for David Callahan!”

Sophie James then runs over and grabs the wig and David turns.

David: “Hey!”

Sophie: “What are you doing?”

Gigi however suddenly comes over, having seen this from off camera and runs over and nails David with a hard right.

Gigi: “You don’t have the right to insult her!”

Sophie looks at Gigi and Maddy starts to pull Gigi away. David holds his jaw.

David: “Jesus that hurt!”

David winces as Sophie starts to help him up.

We then cut back to the office of Mr. D to see Lexi von Aaron, now seated proudly with her hands folded in front of her chest. Janice and Mr. D step back into the room.

Lexi: “I’m pretty great huh?”

Janice: “Lexi…”

Lexi: “Come on…I just have this whole place around my finger and all thanks to GOD HIMSELF giving me purpose!”

Janice: “It’s not possible.”

Lexi: “Nuh-uh! It is! I swear it! I did it all!”

Janice: “Chad turned over your financial records. And his. No money every came out of it. You couldn’t have done it.”

Mr. D: “And I believe you wouldn’t have talked to your brother. You two hated each other if I recall.”

Lexi: “He had nothing to do with it. And neither did God!”

Mr. D: “And that’s why I doubt you had anything to do with it. You just want the notoriety…the jealousy…you just want everyone to watch you.”

Lexi: “Better me than those assholes!”

Mr. D sighs. Janice looks around.

Janice: “I don’t think we have anything else to ask. Even if she’s involved, she wouldn’t add anything. She doesn’t have the money. She didn’t leave the night of. And if she was involved, it was to the side.”

Lexi: “I DID IT!”

Mr. D: “Oh you may want to…”

Lexi: “I did it! Come on…do your worst!”

Mr. D shakes his head.

Mr. D: “I won’t need to. I’ll leave that to Kennedy and Amy this Sunday. Because you know what…I’m going to make that match no disqualification, no countout.”

The crowd roars.

Mr. D: “Anything Kennedy or Amy want to do to you after this waste of time…they can get their shot at you!”

Lexi: “I’ll give it right back to them! See! I knew you’d make that decision too! I GOT WHAT I WANT! I WILL RIP AMY’S HEAD OFF!”

Mr. D turns to Janice as they leave the room. Lexi starts to laugh as the door closes behind them. Janice turns to Mr. D in the hallway.

Janice: “I’ve got nothing to make me think less of Kennedy being involved. That video is damning. Even with the phone issue. She got a burner. She got a temporary one.”

Mr. D: “I don’t buy it. Why would she sell everything she’s earned down the river for petty hatred?”

Janice: “Same reason Lexi would take credit. There’s nothing to prove she was involved outside of that Ethan may have been. That’s out of our means to go after him. You think Lexi mentioning him, that means something, get the authorities involved. Chad…for someone who is like him, his financials are in order and nothing is close to out of the ordinary. Kennedy has sent hers, but with her family connections, that’s beyond what we can do. That’s where we think the missing piece is.”

Mr. D: “Trinity…”

Janice: “That’s our belief. Nothing to prove that outside of a lot of circumstance. CHBK returning, thinking about coming back to the ring, add the hatred of Syren and Ravyn. It’s all too neat.”

Sharper: “Wait…Trinity?”

Knots: “Oh no…”

Sharper: “That’s why they’re so set on her. That’s the motive and that’s where it adds up.”

Knots: “She had nothing to do with it.”

Mr. D: “Still, that’s…there’s others who could get to Trinity if that’s the piece you think is missing!”

Janice: “Not like Kennedy. We’ve heard that she’s been closer with her as of late. Trinity’s been openly angry. And Kennedy is the one outside on the phone at a time that could have put it all in motion. She says it’s not her. She didn’t. It’s on tape. From the tapes we got from the building. The report says Street.”

Mr. D: “I’m not willing to act on that.”

Janice: “Sir…those are my findings. You’ll have my full report on your desk on Monday.”

Mr. D pauses.

Mr. D: “Thank you at least for that.”

Janice: “It’s clear you care. But I think you may have it wrong. But I’ll let her have this moment. But after…it goes to the Board.”

Janice turns and walks off. Mr. D sighs as he shakes his head, looking up, clearly thinking.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and we hear “Immortals” in the background. We then see a shot of Selena Frost vs. Regan Street come up on the screen. The still remains on the screen.

Knots: “I don’t believe this.”

Sharper: “Shocking revelations…and well…next, we could see this Sunday change drastically again. Selena Frost faces Regan Street. If Regan wins, Selena Frost will forfeit her match against Sienna Swann this Sunday! Don’t go anywhere!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Selena Frost vs. Regan Street

"BELIEVE IT!"

At the sound of the familiar call, the true-believers are immediately on their feet in cheers as "What I Believe" by Skillet brings forth a barrage purple-blue lights in the design of snowflakes across the arena. From the back, out walks The Snow Queen, herself, Selena Frost. With a twirl amongst the lights and snowflakes, Frost slowly strolls down the ramp, her platinum-white hair in a long-braid swishing this way and that as the lights bounce off the ice-shard cape she wears.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining. If Selena Frost loses this match, she will be forced to forfeit her match against Sienna Swann this Sunday. First, on her way to the ring, from Nome, Alaska, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Looking around the arena, Selena smiles at the voice of her true-believers before sliding into the ring. Inside, the Winter Diamond is quickly on her feet, stepping into the center of the ring as all the snowflake-lights rush to form a large blue-white snowflake-shaped light over Selena. Raising her arms, Selena looks up at the lights before they return to normal. With a smile, Selena removes her ice-shard cape, folding it and placing it aside before returning her attention to the ring.

Sharper: “This match was made to start the night and has some huge implications.”

Knots: “Yeah and Selena Frost is going to start 2018’s pay per view schedule with a night off. She’s going to have to forfeit to Sienna Swann!”

Sharper: “If she loses to Regan Street tonight, that is going to happen then.”

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. Regan Street walks out in her cat suit and ensemble with her younger sister, Mikaela behind her. The SCW United States Championship is over her shoulder. We then see Josh Hudson and Sienna Swann walk out from the back as well. The crowd boos some more. Selena just looks at the entrance way.

Phillips: “And her opponent, accompanied by Sienna Swann, Josh Hudson and Mikaela Street, from Santa Monica, California, she is the SCW United States Champion, the Hellcat, Regan Street!”

She stands at the entrance way looking out into the crowd as they shower her with boos. Regan turns to Sienna and smiles before turning to Mikaela and handing her the SCW United States Championship. She then turns and bolts down to the ring. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Regan Street out here with her sister, with Sienna, with Josh! And now rushing right down to the ring!”

Knots: “Here we go!”

Regan runs down and slides in. She gets up and immediately goes for a clothesline to Selena. Selena ducks and runs into the ropes. The bell sounds. She bounces off and nails her with a corkscrew gamengiri right to the chest of Regan. The crowd roars. Regan gets up and Selena turns and nails her with a forearm shot and then another before pushing her into the corner. Regan covers her head as Selena then hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then another and goes for a third, but Regan catches it and piefaces Selena back. Selena rolls over and gets up and Regan runs out and drills her with a clothesline. She paces around the ring as Sienna, Mikaela and Josh reach the ring and settle at ringside.

Sharper: “Past, Present, Future at ringside.”

Knots: “And Laura Steinbeck, the Truelove Twins…they’re already planning the victory photoshoot. Going to be great!”

Sharper: “And Regan drills Selena with a hard clothesline. These two hate each other!”

Selena rolls over and starts to get up and Regan turns and lifts her up and spears her back into the corner. The crowd ohs and boos. Regan rears back and shoulders her in the ribs. She rears back and shoulders her again and then a third time. Selena winces and Regan grabs her and throws her down to the mat. Selena winces and starts to get up and Regan runs into the ropes, bounces off and then kicks Selena hard in the ribs. Selena rolls over to her back and Regan goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. Regan grabs her by the hair. She then chuckles and starts to jerk violently on her hair. She spins her around, controlling her movement a bit before laughing. The crowd boos. She then pulls Selena in by the hair into a front face lock, but Selena spins out and then hits a back kick to the jaw, knocking Regan down. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Regan taunting Selena. Remember she has that part of Selena’s hair as a trophy!”

Knots: “Yeah, yeah. And Selena getting lucky there.”

Sharper: “I don’t think that. I think Regan’s arrogance showing its face here. And then it got greeted by a back kick.”

Regan turns, holding her jaw. She starts to get up and Selena hits a shoot kick to the jaw. Regan falls back and into the ropes. The crowd ohs. Selena grabs her and whips her across. Regan bounces off and Selena jumps up and drills her with a dropkick right to the jaw. The crowd ohs. Selena goes for the pin.

Regan kicks out. She turns and Selena gets up and hits a leg drop. The crowd ohs. Selena rolls over and gets up and Regan turns and starts to pull herself up and Selena walks over and nails her with a forearm shot. She then forearms her again. She pushes Regan into the corner before whipping her across. Selena runs after. Regan moves out of the way. Selena stops at the corner and uses the momentum to vault up and over. Regan turns and grabs her and goes to nail her, but Selena blocks it, grabs her arm and springboards to the top rope and twists through with an arm drag. The crowd roars. Regan gets up and turns back to Selena. Selena jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick. She goes for another pin.

Regan kicks out. She then looks up and turns and grabs Regan.

Sharper: “Selena as crisp as we’ve seen her. Regan’s trying to counter, but Selena just a step ahead.”

Knots: “For now. Remember. Selena had this at Future is Now. Regan walked away the winner!”

Selena pulls Regan up, but Regan nails her in the ribs with a shot and then another before reaching up and digging her fingers into the eyes of Selena. She then rakes the eyes. The crowd boos. Regan then turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and nails Selena with a spear. The crowd ohs and boos. Regan rolls through for the pin.

Regan: “Stay down bitch!”

Selena pushes her off. The crowd cheers. Regan turns and gets up. She then quickly stomps her in the face and then leg drops her in the face, before rolling over and hitting a second leg drop. She rolls over and hits a third leg drop. The crowd boos and Regan then goes for another pin.

Selena kicks out. Regan then grabs her by the throat and starts to blatantly choke her. The crowd boos as Selena struggles.

Regan lets go and rolls back. She then starts to get up before Selena turns. She coughs a bit. Regan grabs her and pulls her up before dragging her up again by the hair, but as soon as Selena gets to her feet, she grabs Regan and hits a jawjacker. Regan staggers back a bit and Selena gets up, runs to the ropes and dives back with the Cold Shoulder. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Off the ropes! Great counter!”

Knots: “Let her get a breath. Damn it. She shouldn’t stayed down! Sienna Swann could focus on the World Championship!”

Sharper: “She still may need to focus on Selena Frost. Frost taking this match to make a point!”

Knots: “Of course! She’s cocky!”

Selena gets up and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a flipping senton onto Regan. She turns and grabs the leg.

Regan Street kicks out. Selena rolls over and Regan starts to get up. She turns to Selena and throws a punch, but Selena blocks it and pulls her in and hits a jawbreaker. She then jumps up and hits a frankensteiner. Selena rolls over and starts to get up. She exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. Josh Hudson turns and lunges towards her. Selena hops down and then kicks at the ropes. Josh staggers back, chuckling. The referee tells him to get back. Selena then turns around and walks right into a Love Tap from Regan. The crowd ohs and boos. Regan dives for the pin, hooking both legs.

Selena just kicks out!

Sharper: “My God! So close!”

Knots: “How hilarious that would’ve been.”

Sharper: “And look at Josh, apologizing to Sienna. Sienna mockingly nodding.”

We cut to see Hudson mockingly saying sorry as Sienna shakes her head, mockingly unimpressed. Regan then turns and grabs Selena. She then starts to pull her up. Just then, we see Alexis Quinne running out from the back. She runs down to the ring. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Alexis Quinne is coming down!”

Mikaela points her out and Regan turns her attention briefly to the entrance way. Josh Hudson immediately starts to head over and Alexis Quinne immediately runs to the ring and hops onto the apron. She jumps up and Regan throws Selena down briefly. Regan runs at Alexis, blinded by rage, but Sienna runs over first. Alexis boots her in the face. The crowd erupts in cheers. Sienna stumbles back, holding her face. Josh Hudson then grabs Alexis and swings her legs out and Alexis hits the apron, rolling to the floor. Just as she does this, we then see Sam Raine running down from the back. Regan turns and knees Selena in the ribs. She then pulls her up and turns and goes to run her into the ropes, but Selena grabs Regan and jumps up and over the top rope with a guillotine. The crowd ohs. Regan falls over and rolls over. She starts to get up. Selena climbs back to the apron. She then springboards to the top rope and immeidatley hits the Alaskan Dragonrana onto Regan. Sam Raine nails Sienna as Mikaela heads over too. Sam nails Josh as Alexis Quinne stirs and Josh shoves Sam back. Quinne boots Josh in the face. Selena meanwhile has a pin.

Regan kicks out just after. The crowd erupts in cheers.

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

Regan looks up and looks around, irate. Selena meanwhile gets up and as Sienna turns and nails Sam. Josh turns to Quinne and nails her with a shot and then another. Mikaela comes over only for Selena to get up and run to the ropes and hit a flip dive over the top rope and onto Sienna, Mikaela and Josh! The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Selena just pinned Regan Street! Sienna versus Selena still on! And look out! Selena!”

Knots: “Retreat! Retreat! This is too much!”

Selena rolls over, wincing in pain. Quinne meanwhile remains on the apron and Regan turns and gets up and runs over to the ropes and grabs at Quinne. Regan pulls Quinne into the ring and then pulls her up by the hair. But as she does, Quinne lunges and starts to bite Regan in the forehead. Regan pushes away and rolls out of the ring. Quinne then steps forward and smiles as she then starts to motion to Regan to come into the ring. Sam Raine and Selena Frost get up on the floor and Selena rolls into the ring as does Sam Raine. They back up and start to motion to Sienna Swann, Josh Hudson and Mikaela Street to enter the ring too. The crowd roars, cheering the three women in the ring.

Sharper: “Sam Raine coming down, hearing what Sienna said earlier. Selena Frost ready to fight and after Past, Present, Future sent their message last week. Selena, Alexis and now Sam, have sent their this week!”

Knots: “They’re going to be in for a long night this Sunday!”

Sharper: “And Selena Frost will look to make Sienna Swann’s, and Alexis Quinne will look to make Regan Street’s, even longer!”

Sam, Alexis and Selena remain in the ring as Regan looks in the ring, eye wide. She hops onto the apron. Alexis nails her with a hard shot. Regan falls back and backs up to the announce table. Josh Hudson looks in the ring as Sienna Swann and Mikaela Street just watch them too. Sienna yells at Selena as the scene slowly fades to black…

QUICK RESULTS:

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Torsten Voigt defeats Max Kane via pinfall to retain the SCW Television Championship

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Maddy Steward defeats Ikiro Yoshida via pinfall to win a Television Championship opportunity

Selena Frost defeats Regan Street via pinfall