“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.

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MAIN SHOW:

The opening bars of “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire play as the Breakdown logo flies across the screen.

I'm thinking about the old me
'Cause I've been feeling empty
I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Off with her Head on Giovanni Aries at Retribution 2018 follows.

I think I lost my memory
I can't remember carefree
And all my days turn into fight or flight

Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Scarlet Grey walking to the ring.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Kennedy Street hitting Dante McCaffery with the Touch of Class follows before we see James Evans and Angelica Jones holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Marie Jones standing on the ropes follows before we see Kandis swiveling her hips as part of her entrance. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear
Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear
'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)
Trying to get back to who I used to be
Where is the old me?

Chris Cannon spearing Kennedy Street and Owen Cruze follows before we see a shot of Cassidy Carter dancing on her way to the ring, and then a shot of Regan Street and Datura swinging chairs at one another. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are in the car capital of America, days away from Day of Infamy live on pay per view. We are in Detroit for Breakdown!”

Breakdown cuts to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots standing in front of the SCW announce table, microphones in their hands.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and folks, four days away from Day of Infamy, we know James Evans and Giovanni Aries are both here. Syren is too.”

Knots: “And I’m hearing Syren won’t shut up. About last week. About this match with James Evans. She’ll have her revenge. What’s the problem?”

Sharper: “I’d love to know, and I’m sure we’ll find out. Meanwhile in the ring, tonight, we will see the Adrenaline Champion in action, against Jordan Majors. And on top of that Marie Jones will face Asher Hayes in what could be preview of a future Adrenaline Championship match.”

Knots: “Yeah. Marie Jones is looking to defeat anyone involved in that title.”

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans erupt in cheers as on stage Ace Marshall steps out. Cassidy Carter comes out to join him by his side.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the ramp way. The two head down to the ring.

Sharper: “And we’re starting off with a very happy Ace Marshall. Last week, on this program, let’s take you to the final moments of the show.”

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

Cassidy turns and nails Ravyn before Christy grabs her and tackles her down. Ravyn gets up and stomps Cassidy. Cassidy covers up as Ravyn and Christy attack her. Syren gets up and goes over to Ace as the bell sounds again. The crowd then roars as we see Peyton Rice and Kelsai Adamson-Mason running out from the back. They head down as the crowd’s cheers grow. We then see a few feet behind them, Jordan Majors. Rice and Adamson-Mason enter as does Majors. Majors goes right for Ravyn and they trade blows. Kelsai goes over to Christy as Peyton Rice dropkicks Crowe out of the ring. Peyton gets up and Syren exits the ring, but grabs Ace’s legs and pulling them around the ringpost. She pulls it back and swings it into the ringpost before Peyton grabs Ace and pulls him back. Syren backs up before the crowd erupts in cheers. James Evans, holding his ribs, storms out and runs down.

Knots: “A lot of people coming down. All of Ace Marshall’s team at Day of Infamy. Team chemistry is a thing.”

Sharper: “But notably, only Infamous out to help Syren. All this before James Evans came down. Remember, James is scheduled to face Syren during our special presentation during the big game in a week and a half.”

James slides in as Majors gets Ravyn out of the ring. Christy rolls out as Kelsai turns and Peyton then walks over and grabs Kelsai and pulls her away as Syren runs around the ring as James slides in. Syren quickly pulls CHBK out of as they back up. James stands in the ring and turns back as Jordan Majors walks around the ring a few steps behind as Kelsai and Peyton stand together, but notably with distance to James Evans. James Evans then watches Syren. Syren yells at him as James tells her to get into the ring. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “And that has some interesting implications.”

Knots: “James may be trying to take everyone on.”

Ace Marshall is now in the ring with Cassidy Carter. Ace Marshall walks around the ring and goes over to the corner, mockingly begging for a microphone. Phillips hands him one and Ace gets up and walks back over to the middle of the ring. Cassidy walks around too.

Ace: “We had some fun last week, didn’t we?”

The crowd roars.

Ace: “I mean we found out that I’m good at making friends and influencing people. I even got James to come out. Bros, man. After everything we’ve been through.”

Ace sticks his fist out toward the camera before Cassidy chuckles.

Ace: “Nah, we all know that you wanted to come down to this ring to get some revenge on Infamous for finding out if your ribs can get pressed further into your chest. But the fact is that Syren, you made something clear last night. No…not that I’m still on your mind and that you wish I was your friend not your enemy. It’s that outside of Infamous, no one really likes you. Who would’ve thought that you and James would have something in common. You’ve both become pariahs!”

The crowd roars as Ace walks around the ring.

Ace: “But that’s fine. Because I have a bunch of friends and I don’t know if you realized. I know… I know. I shouldn’t discount Ravyn or CHBK. I mean I was in the room while you had your INTENSE planning sessions, but maybe you didn’t hear Sasha. So I’m going to make this clear.

Ace clears his throat.

Ace: “You have a team of four. So do I. And it looks more and more like mine is going to kick the asses of those on yours!”

The crowd roars.

Ace: “It’s really scientific when myself and Ace’s Angels….That’s our team name. Sienna, you won’t mind me borrowing that? Right?”

Ace smirks. Cassidy feigns throwing up.

Ace: “Whatever. See, Syren, I don’t think you figured out what this is all about. But then again, you’ve been too busy getting angry over James. And Sasha. And Sienna. You’re an angry person. Amazing what happens when I’m not in your life to give you a nice release with our stupid games. But that doesn’t stop me from offering a different kind of game tonight.”

The crowd cheers.

Ace: “See, I’ve been out of this ring for a bit and I want to make sure I feel good in that ring come Sunday. I mean, I need to kick your ass Syren, again, and your team, and Derek has a lot of padding. Need to get back up to speed! And since I’ve already beaten you last week because you needed to have your precious hubby throw in the towel and attack me. Well, I’m thinking bigger. I mean, I don’t have to. We won’t face until the Trios Tournament, but screw it. Arrogance seems to be in. And I’ve not had a tango with Owen in a while. Selena, we’re old buddies. Come on, I think we should even throw Syren back in that. Let’s have a little fatal four way. A bit of a preview of the whole shoot and match.”

Cassidy turns to Ace and grabs the microphone.

Cassidy: “You didn’t just say that.”

Ace: “Told. I’m rusty. Needed to get the motor running. Both with the legs and the mouth.”

Cassidy: “I could fix both for you.”

The crowd roars as then the lights straight to flicker in the arena as “The show must go on” the SCW / Maserati Remix kicks in over the PA system, the opening beats bringing a huge cheer from the fans

“Empty spaces, what are we living for?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
Does anybody know what we are looking for?”

Owen Cruze then walks out from the back, microphone in his hand. He looks down at the ring as Ace turns. Owen looks down, running his hand through his hair, before walking down the rampway. He reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then steps into the ring. He walks forward. His music fades out as Cassidy starts to eye Owen, openly checking him out. Ace turns and lightly nudges Cassidy. Cassidy shrugs.

Ace: “Well we got one fish to bite!”

Owen: “Wasn’t that hard Ace. I mean, if this was a couple of years ago, I’d be questioning all of this, but if you want to have a match that is going to make these fans in Detroit quite happy. And with all of us team leaders in it, why not? I have no problem coming into this ring and proving myself.”

Ace: “Good on ya. And one day you’ll find out how the real world work-“

Ace leans in and whispers to Owen.

Ace: “Money! Lots of money!”

Ace winks, pointing to him and then Ace and Cassidy.

Owen: “Money helps, but so does being damn good in this ring and that’s what I’m interested in. So we got you. We got me. Anyone else want to join us…and you know who we’re talking about?”

Owen and Ace turn to the entrance way. A few more moments pass.

BELIEVE IT!

“The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande plays as the crowd cheers. A few more moments pass before Selena Frost walks out from the back, microphone in her hand. Selena looks around at the crowd before starting to make her way down to the ring.

Sharper: “Owen is in. Looks like Selena too!”

Knots: “Three of the team leaders going to go at it tonight?”

Selena Frost reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps. She walks along the apron and steps into the ring. Ace walks over, holding his hand up for a high five. Selena just looks at him and doesn’t do anything, turning to Owen. They share some words, leading to a shrug.

Ace: “Fine, leave me hanging.”

Selena: “Well, I’ll leave you hanging there, but on the other issue, this challenge of yours between the group of us, these decided leaders by Sasha, in this Trios Tournament Buy-in. Well, just like Owen, I have no problem getting my hands dirty and you know what, I think it could be a nice little boost for whichever leader wins. But there is one thing all three of us know.”

Selena turns to the entrance way before turning back.

Selena: “The three of us…we respect our teammates. We may not agree, but we respect them and well, we’re leading a team. As you said Ace, where was Syren’s last week? And where is Syren now?”

Owen: “Let’s see if we can make three into four?”

Ace points to the entrance way in an over the top fashion. The crowd looks on as the cameras pick up several fans turning to the entrance way.

Knots: “So. Syren! Wanna join this?”

Sharper: “The only leader not out there.”

The crowd continues to look on as Selena leans on the top rope as Owen leans back on the adjacent ropes. Ace then stands up.

Ace: “Guess she has nothing to prove after I beat her last week!”

Ace turns to Selena and Owen.

Ace: “See you two later!”

“Adrenalize” plays as the crowd cheers a bit. He and Cassidy exit the ring. Selena and Owen nod as Ace and Cassidy walk up the rampway.

Sharper: “It looks like only a triple threat. Still a huge deal.”

Knots: “Yeah. Nothing from Syren. She’s not come out. We waited for a few moments. This crowd got restless. Ace got restless.”

Sharper: “Well rumour has it she’s focusing on other things. But not just that…”

We cut to the announce table to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots seated at it.

Sharper: “Plenty to come tonight. We assume Sasha will approve this match as our main event.”

Knots: “Yeah, and that’ll change things up. We were going to have as our main event Kelsai Adamson-Mason getting another shot at the TV Title!”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as a still of Kelsai Adamson-Mason vs. Katie Steward comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Last week it was chaos. This week, the hope is that all of the parties involved will stay backstage. A rare rematch in the division.”

Knots: “But then again, we could’ve had Sienna demanding the final slot again. She’s going to talk tonight. I’m sure nothing of value!”

A still of Sienna Swann comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “She’d disagree. Last time she spoke live, she announced she had Regan Street’s Trios Tournament contract. She’s holding it over everyone’s head now. And we’ll hear from her later.”

Knots: “Let’s hope in a way less propagandizing than what happened with Spirit Dansby last week.”

Sharper: “This will be live. All that and much more. Here tonight on Breakdown, live from Detroit, Michigan!”

Backstage, we see Syren and Sasha backstage. CHBK is with Syren as Alexander Crowe is as well.

Syren: “I’m not doing this on your terms.”

Sasha: “Actually, yes you are. You are under contract.”

Syren: “Just because you want to use my name so you get a few more people to watch James Evans on your halftime show. No…that’s not what’s happening. If you’re going to have to make me WAIT for my match, then I demand it on a stage that matters. Something like Retribution-“

Sasha: “And you know damn well why I’m not going to agree with that. Take it up with your recent doppleganger.”

Syren’s eyes widen.

Syren: “How dare you compare me with her-“

CHBK: “Zoe…calm…”

Syren turns to Sasha.

Syren: “All the more reason you need to remember everything I’ve done for this company. To place me on that-“

Sasha: “Yeah, to place you on a platform that will give you more viewers than ever as you get the revenge YOU want-“

Syren: “Not on my terms!”

Sasha: “Those are the only terms available. So you decide…you agree to show up at Supreme Sunday: Halftime II, or you forfeit any opportunity for revenge and frankly, I’ll suspend you for the next three months.”

Syren just glares at Sasha.

Sasha: “I’m done with people thinking they can call the shots. You are under contract to SCW. I gave you what you wanted and on a stage appropriate for it. If that’s not good enough, then it will not happen at all and I will book an alternate match for that night.”

Syren: “Go to hell.”

Syren storms off with Crowe following. CHBK turns to Sasha.

CHBK: “Sasha-“

Sasha: “Don’t try. You know damn well I can’t budge here. I’m not going to book a match between them at Retribution when Sienna is there. So this is it. She takes it or leaves it.”

CHBK: “She may leave it.”

Sasha: “You know that’s not true. She sees James as hurting her title goals and if she didn’t say that, I know you and Ravyn don’t have a plan yet. I’ve around enough Alex. I’m not a child.”

CHBK: “That’s true.”

Sasha: “And tell Syren…she should get her gear…before she stormed in here, sounded like there’s a match that I think she should be in.”

CHBK scoffs and nods.

CHBK: “Good luck with that.”

CHBK heads off. The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Gavin Taylor vs. Jordan Majors

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

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

The crowd boos as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays. The SCW Adrenaline Championship rests around his waist.

Phillips: “The opening contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Los Angeles, California, he is the Man Who Would be King, the Obscenely Naturally Talented, the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Gavin Taylor!”

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger. He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope. Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out.

Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches for his opponent, keeping his title on his waist. The official, Steve Hollinsworth comes over to get it from him. Gavin brushes him off.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor going to have his second non-title match of 2020, just days before facing Asher Hayes, defending his title, this Sunday.”

Knots: “Yeah. He could use a win. Doesn’t need to fall on his face again. Marie Jones already in contention. You think Jordan Majors isn’t thinking the same?”

The lights go down and flash purple as "Nightmare" by Halsey starts to play. 

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord, my soul to keep
If I shall die before I 'wake
I pray the Lord, my soul to take

Jordan runs out on the stage and jumps, landing right when the beat hits and looks out at the crowd with a big smile on her face. 

Phillips: “His opponent, from Chicago, Illinois, she is Jordan Majors!”

She continues to smirk as she starts to skip down the ramp ignoring anything the fans around her say. She sprints toward the ring apron and slides under the bottom rope to the middle of the ring, going on her elbows and kicking her feet behind her as she laughs. Jordan jumps to her feet and runs to the ropes and jumps on to the middle rope and leans across the top as she sticks her tongue out. She tosses her head back and forth a few times before hopping off the rope and sauntering around the ring.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors is one of those team members that got involved last week to help Ace Marshall.”

Knots: “Jake Starr had to be proud. Little sis doing things on her own.”

Sharper: “Jake Starr and Jordan Majors already talking a bit about the end result of this Sunday. Both hoping to be in the Trios Tournament, but some divided loyalties may be an issue.”

Knots: “She can worry about that then. Tonight, focus on Gavin Taylor and earning a title shot. Win and you could definitely say that!”

The bell sounds. Gavin Taylor looks at Jordan Majors as Majors looks at the title around his waist. Gavin points at it. He nods and throws his arms up. The crowd boos. Majors looks at Gavin unimpressed before Gavin turns and starts to move toward her. Majors turns and ducks down and under into a waistlock, but Gavin blocks it and elbows her in the jaw. Majors stumbles back and into the corner. Gavin turns poses. The crowd boos. Jordan nods and walks out. Gavin motions for her to come at her.

Sharper: “Gavin has no shortage of confidence.”

Knots: “Yeah, but he better look out. Jordan hits one of those kicks and we’ll be finding out that he has no shortage of bruises on his chest and his ass from falling hard.”

Gavin continues to watch as Jordan lunges and Gavin counters with an arm drag. He yells out and smiles as Jordan holds on and starts to get up, as Gavin holds on. Gavin pulls her down by the hair and then goes for the pin.

1!

Jordan kicks out. Both get up and Gavin laughs before Jordan goes for a spin kick to the ribs, but Gavin blocks it. He laughs before Jordan jumps up and hits a spinning mule kick to the jaw. Gavin falls back to the corner. Jordan gets up and Gavin turns and runs out and Jordan plants her right foot and nails Gavin with a vicious shoot kick right to the chest. Gavin hits the mat as the crowd ohs and the impact echoes. Gavin holds his chest and rolls out of the ring, the Adrenaline Championship falling off of him as Gavin then falls to the floor. Jordan turns and walks over to the Adrenaline Championship and holds it up. The crowd cheers.

Knots: “There you go! Told you!”

Sharper: “And the title even fell off and Jordan Majors holding it up. This crowd could go for Majors as a future champion!”

Knots: “Another Chicagoan is hoping for that this Sunday – Asher Hayes!”

Sharper: “Who will be in action later tonight against Marie Jones who pinned two weeks ago.”

Gavin starts to get up, holding his chest. (1) Jordan places the title down as Gavin starts to walk around. (2) He sees the title and quickly goes over and grabs it. (3) The crowd boos as he backs up a bit. (4) Jordan then exits to the apron. Gavin turns back to the ring to wave off the match, but Jordan dives off with a Lou Thesz press, taking him down to the mats. The crowd cheers. (1) Jordan nails Gavin with a couple of shots. The Adrenaline Championship lands in the rampway. Jordan gets up. (2) She grabs Gavin by the hair. Gavin yells out.

Gavin: “Let go! Let go! Let go!”

Jordan then runs him into the ring apron. The crowd cheers. (3) She lifts him up as best as she can and rolls him into the ring. Gavin rolls over as Jordan slides in after. Gavin gets up and Jordan turns and jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a twisting clothesline. Gavin hits the mat. Jordan goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Gavin kicks out.

Sharper: “Only two as Jordan hits another solid strike, but not enough to keep him down.”

Knots: “Hey. Gavin will keep fighting. He’s got that for him.”

Gavin rolls over and Jordan gets up and stomps him in the back and then again before grabbing him and pulling him up. He hits a Russian leg sweep. Jordan rolls through. She then turns and climbs up to the top rope, setting up for a moonsault. She gets to the top, but Gavin runs over and pushes her legs out from under her. She lands on the top turnbuckle in pain. Gavin waits a moment before tapping his temple and then he grabs Jordan by the head and pulls her out and hits a rope-assisted neckbreaker. Jordan rolls over, holding her head in pain. Gavin gets up and looks at her. Jordan fights up, but Gavin runs into the ropes, bounces off and nails Jordan with the All-Starmaker. The crowd ohs. Gavin turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Jordan gets her shoulder up and rolls over. The crowd cheers. Gavin looks up and then grabs Jordan. He pulls her up and Jordan nails him in the ribs. She nails him again and hits a jawbreaker. Gavin staggers back.

Sharper: “Now Jordan’s turn to fight back. Not stopping. Taking any and all shots she can!”

Knots: “Two shots to the ribs. Go for the mouth. He cares most about that!”

Jordan turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Gavin suddenly steps forward, scoops her up and spins her around with a sidewalk slam. He pulls back on the legs.

1!

2!

Jordan pushes him off. She rolls over. Gavin gets up and grabs her and runs her face first into the top turnbuckle. Jordan turns around. Gavin then chops her in the chest. The crowd woos. He chops her again. He then whips her out and across the ring. Jordan hits hard and staggers out and Gavin goes for a Dependable Roundtable, but Jordan ducks. Gavin lands and turns and Jordan hits a superkick. The crowd roars as Gavin hits the mat.

Sharper: “Superkick! Right to the jaw! Gavin’s lights dimmed!”

Knots: “Gavin walked into it. He tried to meet her with a kick of his own. Majors took care of that!”

Jordan Majors looks around and looks at Gavin. She starts to motion for Gavin to get up. Gavin slowly does, looking around, and staggering up to his feet. He then turns around and Jordan runs over and jumps up and goes for the Cash-Out. Gavin however manages to pull away and roll out to the floor. The crowd boos as Gavin staggers back and waves off the ring, turning to the Adrenaline Championship, that still is in the rampway and grabs it. (1) Jordan turns and looks at Gavin as the boos continue. (2)

Sharper: “Jordan Majors was going to plant Gavin Taylor with the Cash-Out!”

Knots: “Guess Gavin had enough of this. He’s got his title. Still in the rampway. Nice and convenient!”

Sharper: “And he’s getting the hell out of here. Give me a break. And this man is one of our champions!”

Jordan stands in the ring, her hands on her hips, just listening to the boos. (3)

4!

5!

6!

7!

Gavin continues to walk up the rampway, a smile on his face, clearly pleased with what he’s doing. (8) Jordan Majors shakes her head. (9) The official finishes his count. (10) The bell sounds and the crowd boos.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via countout, Jordan Majors!”

Hollinsworth goes to raise Jordan’s arm but she pulls away. Her music plays as she shakes her head. Gavin smiles as he continues to the back.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors not pleased.”

Knots: “Still has a win over the champion though!”

Sharper: “Just not how it should’ve been. Gavin Taylor has let his arrogance take over and we almost saw another potential contender pin him here tonight in Cleveland!”

There’s a brief pause.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage to Spirit Dansby who is with Glory Braddock!”

Backstage, we open up to see Spirit Dansby standing next to Glory Braddock at the SCW interview area.

Spirit: “Thank you Adam. Glory, this Sunday, you face Alistaire Allocco in one on one action. A match that has its roots from before Rise to Greatness last year, but you’ve also had some other wrinkles. First off, Clyde Sutter-“

Glory: “Don’t bother mentioning him, Spirit. He’s been trying to get in my affairs. I don’t need him. I don’t want him. He can focus on his own matters. For me, I’m seeing this match for what it is. I’m facing a former World Champion and one that frankly has shown me that there are some things I shouldn’t fight. Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks, but I have plenty of my own and the fact is that I see 2020 as a year where I take my place as a champion in SCW. And beating Alistaire, regardless of our newfound respect, is something that helps with that. Plain and simple-“

???: “I know something else that will help with it.”

Adam Allocco walks into view. The crowd boos a bit as Glory turns.

Adam: “Hi Spirit.”

Spirit looks at him with disgust.

Adam: “As you have seen, I’m looking to represent someone new and Glory, well, we could-“

Glory: “This is a new low. Trying to go after the person facing your son. Then again, you did try to align with Clyde first. So I already now you don’t have good judgement skills.”

Adam: “Well I just-“

Glory: “You assumed. You were an idiot. I don’t care. You can cheer from the sidelines if it helps. But I won’t need you this Sunday. Alistaire beat me at Rise to Greatness straight up. I plan to do the same this Sunday.”

Glory turns and walks off. Adam watches her leave before turning to Spirit. Spirit just rolls her eyes and walks off. Adam looks around and sighs as he walks away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jordan Majors walking backstage before Jake Starr heads over to her. Jordan holds her arm up and Jake does the same. They highfive as they walk past one another.

Sharper: “Jake Starr coming in. Jordan Majors tagging out.”

Knots: “The Exquisite Hamsters kicking us off tonight!”

The camera follows Jake Starr before we cut to the ring.

El Lucho Trenta vs. Jake Starr

The opening chords of "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown begin to echo throughout the stadium. With each opening drum beat, the logo of the Social Misfits flashes on the jumbotron...

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

WATCH YOUR BACK!

With those words, an explosion or pyro shoots high into the air from the stage and in front of the stage in another wall of sparks. Lights start to circle the arena as several spotlights turn to the stage. Jake Starr walks out from the back and looks around. He just smiles and nods. He surveys the crowd, feeling their energy and absorbing it all in. His nameplate comes up as Jake Starr starts to head down to the ring. He makes his way down the rampway before going to the guardrail and fist bumping a few fans and then going to the other side before doing the same.

The crowd cheers as Starr runs over to the ring and jumps up onto the apron. He steps into the ring. He immediately makes his way to the far corner, climbing to the top rope. As the chorus hits, a spotlights illuminate Jake and he simply stands there looking around at the fans with a smirk on his face. He points at himself, and ultimately yells the words "I'M NOT DEAD YET!" He looks around, continuing to soak up the energy from the crowd before beating on his chest twice, and raises his "Misfit Revolution Fist" high into the air, a gesture mimicked by many fans in the crowd who have been supporters over the years. After this, he goes camera side and climbs on the middle rope raising his arm one more time. He looks around before hopping down and walking around the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Des Moines, IA…he is the Social Misfit…JAKE! STARR!”

The arena goes dark and the opening riff of “Escribe Una Canción” starts to play. As the intro pauses, the sound of a shotgun being cocked is heard. As the music kicks back in, El Lucho Trenta appears at ringside, standing by the barrier and the camera has to scramble to pick him up. He waves casually at the camera before hopping over the barricade and he strolls around the ring shaking hands with the fans. On the stage, Nate Patrick appears and begins to walk down to ringside.

Phillips: From Soconusco in Mexico… ELLLLLLLL LUCHOOOOO TRENTAAAAAA!

Having done a full circle of the ring, Trena meets up with Nate, who has to coral him and point to the ring. Trena nods his head before turning and leaping up onto the apron. He wipes his feet - because manners cost nothing - before grabbing the top rope to jump into the ring. He goes to the corner and climbs the ropes, playing to the fans for a moment before jumping back down to listen to Nate Patrick’s advice in the corner.

Sharper: “This next contest with pit the Hall of Fame legend, Jake Starr against the relatively newcomer to SCW, El Lucho Trenta.”

The ref calls for the bell. Starr eyes Trenta as he gets to his feet and steps out of the corner. Starr moves forward as well, before they tie up in the ring. Star pulls Trent into a side headlock. Starr transitions behind Trenta, pulling the luchador’s behind his back. Trenta manages to connect with an elbow. Starr backs away, holding his jaw. Trenta turns only for Starr to connect with a right hook, staggering Trenta. Starr grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Trenta comes back and Starr takes him down with a running shoulder tackle.

Starr goes for a pin.

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Trenta kicks out.

Knots: “First pinfall attempt was quick and short. There’s a chance at least one of these superstars has heard that about other aspects of their lives.”

Starr picks Trent up from the mat. He delivers a knife edge chop. Trenta staggers back, before coming back and connecting with a chop of his own. Starr hits another chop. Trenta follows up with a chop as well. Starr turns before hitting another right hook, then a left, before he grabs Trenta and goes for a vertical suplex. Trenta lands on his feet. Starr turns around and Trenta connects with a step-up enziguri, before rolling Starr into a pin.

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Starr kicks out.

Sharper: “That may have been a little too close for Starr’s comfort.”

Trenta grabs Starr, who fires away with a European uppercut. Trenta staggers back and Starr takes him down with a running clothesline. Starr bounces off the ropes and hits a baseball slide to the side of the head. Starr goes for a pin.

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Trenta kicks out. Starr grabs him and locks in a crossface.

Knots: “Starr going for a submission.”

Trenta manages to reverse, flipping Starr onto his back despite the hold being locked in. The ref begins the count.

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Starr kicks out, breaking the hold. Both men scramble to their feet. Trenta connects with a stiff kick to the ribs, then the chest, before hitting a kick to the side of the head. Starr falls into the ropes. Trenta runs to the opposite side, bouncing off the ropes before hitting Starr with Pateado en la cara. Trenta goes for the pin.

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Starr kicks out.

Knots: “Trenta might pull this off.”

Sharper: “He’s bringing the fight to the SCW legend, but you and I both know you can’t count Jake Starr out just yet.”

Trenta picks Starr up, and goes to whip him into the corner, but Starr reverses, pulling Trenta into a short arm lariat. Trenta hits the mat and Starr picks him before taking him down with a belly to back suplex.

Starr picks Trenta up from the mat and delivers a knife edge chop, before going to whip Trenta across the ring. Trenta reverses. Starr hits the ropes. Trenta goes for another stiff kick, but Starr rolls under. Trenta turns as Starr gets to his feet and charges, taking Trenta down with a spear. Starr hooks the leg.

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Trenta kicks out. Starr grabs Trenta. Trenta goes for a European uppercut, but Starr blocks it before hooking Trenta, leaping into the air, taking him down with a tornado DDT. Starr pulls himself up using the ropes, pointing to the top turnbuckle.

Sharper: “Starr going up top. Calling for the Shooting Five Star.”

Starr gets to the top, he looks out at the crowd who send cheers his way, before he looks down at Trenta. Starr leaps off, connecting with the Shooting Five Star. Starr hooks the leg.

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3!!!

The crowd cheers as “Sound of Madness” hits once more. Starr gets to his feet as the ref holds his hand up in victory. Starr then begins to celebrate in the ring, before we cut to the back.

Backstage, we see Syren walking backstage before we see her storming over to Derek Adonis and Cookie who are backstage.

Syren: “Hey!”

Derek turns and looks at Syren. Alexander Crowe is a few steps behind.

Syren: “Have any desire to actually win this Sunday?”

Derek: “Well I could ask you the same question…”

Cookie: “Yeah. We tried to up team morale. Because well…you….you suck!”

Derek: “KABLAM!”

Cookie: “Not now, honey.”

Syren: “Excuse me? I suck? I’m the greatest champion and Trios Tournament competitor-“

Derek: “And you act like you’re going to carry us. So we didn’t come out last week. Maybe you would’ve gotten the hint, but you didn’t. And since communication is a big part of the KABLAMA Sutra, allow me to help…you suck!”

Cookie looks at Derek. Derek just smiles.

Syren: “God, people think their-“

Derek: “KABLAM!”

Cookie turns to Derek.

Derek: “Sorry.”

Syren: “Whatever…if you don’t want to win. Just stay backstage this Sunday. Because so help me God, you cost me the Trios Tournament when it’s looking more and more that it’s my best chance…I’ll make you TOTALLY pay.”

CHBK: “Zoe!”

CHBK is heard from down the hallway.

Crowe: “Come on.”

Derek and Cookie watch as Syren turns and heads away as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Syren taking a deep breath. Alexander Crowe looks around as CHBK stands across from her.

CHBK: “I know all of this is not great. You’d rather have a better team. You’d rather have the match at Retribution, but I honestly feel this is not the hill to die on.”

Syren: “I should have the match at Retribution. I should be getting all of the attention. Instead, I’m being used to get my eyes on this…when…

CHBK: “The fact is that she even offered the revenge. And on top of that, she’s serious about suspending you. That doesn’t help anyone. Especially you. On top of that, she’s got you in action tonight.”

Syren: “What?”

Crowe: “That stupid Ace match..”

CHBK: “Yeah.”

Syren: “So a chance to-“

Syren stops and looks at CHBK. The two lock eyes almost as if finally on the same wavelength.

Syren: “Okay…okay…it’s a four way.”

CHBK: “Yes.”

Syren: “Good….and I may not be getting a title shot. She wants this…fine….I’ll play ball this once.”

Syren turns to Crowe.

Syren: “But I’m winning a Trios Tournament spot and I’m going to cost James Evans the World Championship if he can survive Giovanni….and Giovanni better not take that from me.”

Crowe: “And tonight, we have fun.”

Syren: “Damn right….We’re going to get something for this and if it all fails, what follows is on Sasha’s head and SCW’s!”

Syren heads off with CHBK and Crowe as we cut to the ring.

The opening chords of “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift begin to play. The crowd cheers as the cameras turn to the entrance way.

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

Bree Lancaster and Scott Burnside are looking at the ring, outside of it, stepping out during Bree’s match with Peyton Rice, when the crowd roars, all of a sudden Kimberly Williams comes running out from the back, attacking Bree! She jumps her from behind, wailing on her back, Scott tries to grab her giving Bree enough time to roll over and get a few punches in. The referee calls for the bell as Peyton’s eyes widen, Damian looks on as Kimberly grabs Bree’s head and starts slamming it on the ramp, she then reaches into her pocket and takes out a stapler as the crowd roars…

Sharper: “As we await the arrival of Kimberly Williams. Last week, she made a hell of a statement.”

Knots: “Nearly beat James Evans before then attacking and threatening to staple Bree Lancaster!”

Sharper: “And it is official, she will challenge Bree Lancaster, with Rachel Tatum Lee injured, for the US Championship this Sunday!”

Bree is able to squirm out of the way and run up the ramp with Scott, leaving her title on the ground, where Kim slowly picks it up and smiles holding it up, Bree screams that her title belongs to her, where the referee comes in and snags it from Kimberly giving it to Bree. They disappear in the back as Kimberly looks around and the crowd roars, she then turns to a very angry Peyton staring her down…

Phillips: “The winner of the match as a result of a Disqualification…. The United States Champion, BREE LANCASTER!”

The crowd boos as Kimberly and Peyton continue to stare each other down, Kimberly then turns with the stapler as the crowd cheers and runs to the back. The Breakdown logo comes up.

Knots: “Now where the hell is Kim?”

Sharper: “You don’t think Bree may have gotten to her. She’s shown more aggression against Rachel Tatum Lee, the reason for her injury.”

We then cut to see Kimberly Williams, in a leather jacket, climbing over the barricade, having come from the crowd. She nearly falls over, rolling through before getting up and sliding into the ring. The crowd cheers. Kimberly then gets up and looks around, laughing a bit. She then walks around the ring before grabbing the microphone waiting for her. She turns back.

Sharper: “Coming from the crowd…Kim almost more and more unpredictable since her and Marie have elected to focus on their singles careers since Clarity last year.”

Knots: “Well she still has some predictable parts to her.”

Sharper: “Like?”

Knots: “She likes sharp things!”

Kim turns to the middle of the ring.

Kim: “Did Kimmy do something bad?”

Kim shrugs.

Kim: “All I wanted to do is say hi, Breezy! I just wanted to show you that everything isn’t for not. No reason to be unhappy. I mean instead of a neutered cowgirl, you’re getting the real crazy right here and the real Wild Card as I’ll keep you wondering what’s next! Is it staples? Is it something else? Maybe I just want to say hi!”

Kim shakes her head.

Kim: “No…I’ll just keep you guessing about how, but don’t worry…one thing you know…I want your gold!”

The crowd cheers. Kim smiles and backs up from the ropes.

Kim: “And how did we get here. Well, Bree, you decided you were going to take Rachel Tatum Lee and dump her ample ass on the top rope and looks like you tweaked something because she aint coming back for a while, maybe ever. And then Sasha took a look at the list. Of all the people and she was right, she ran out of the Hall of Famers. She didn’t have another Crazy Cowgirl. But she did have crazy and well, I’ve been at my sister’s side for a while. I know how this champion thing goes and well, maybe we need to see what happens when you have to deal with something different, Bree. You’ve held that title for a while. Good on ya…”

Kim pauses.

Kim: “Maybe if you win, I can staple it to you so you can hold it forever!”

Kim smirks.

Kim: “Or maybe I’ll not give the chance. Last week, it was a sign. You wanted some big to do. I only do big when it involved knocking you down. I already know you’ll call me a cheap shot artists or a bully. Here’s the thing. I! DON’T! CARE! I just want something shiny. Mainly because it belongs to you. And I’m getting the chance to do that-“

???: “You?”

Kim turns as she smiles. Bree Lancaster walks out from the back with Scott Burnside holding her US Championship. Bree holds a microphone and looks down as the boos start to come from all over.

Bree: “This is a joke, right? Something to make me squirm. Something to make me uncomfortable.”

Kim: “Can’t it be both? I mean you’re so loved by Sasha. Let’s ramp up the conspiracy theory! Come on! The Lizard People are in on it too. Come on Giovanni! Come give me a hug because I want the gold too!”

Bree looks around.

Bree: “This is a joke. And you know what, if that’s what I need to do for others to realize I need true competition, then just like I would’ve defeated Rachel Tatum Lee, humbling her, by bringing her to the knees of Breemerica, I’m going to do the same to you!”

Kim: “Oh good! In Breemerica, do we have the right to bear arms? I can bring my staple gun. STAPLE! STAPLE! STAPLE!”

Bree: “Shut up! You…you’re getting this act of charity. Getting it because Rachel can’t answer the bell. And this is the closest you’ll get.”

Kim: “This…”

Kim looks around.

Kim: “Oh we can get much closer!”

Bree looks around. Kim starts to move to the ropes and steps through.

Bree: “No! I’m not going to give you the chance to injure me just so you have a chance this Sunday. You can wait until this Sunday when my pure skill and talent will smother you!”

Kim: “Oooohhh kinky!”

Bree rolls her eyes, before looking on in disgust.

Kim: “Well you can try that, but maybe I’ll just pull out the big guns in Breemerica. STABBY! STABBY! STABBY!”

Kim laughs a bit.

Bree: “Like hell you will!”

Bree turns and storms to the back. Scott turn to the ring and then quickly turns to follow Bree. Kim backs up into the ring and starts to wave.

Kim: “Oh this is going to be fun!”

Kim backs up as “Look What You Made Me Do” plays as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Kim Williams, another different look, another different challenge.”

Knots: “And certainly a threat. Bree doesn’t know what’s real. What’s just Kim being Kim!”

Sharper: “She’s already pulled out a staple gun. Threatening her with it last week. Not legal this Sunday.”

Knots: “That may not stop her!”

Sharper: “We’ll find out!”

Kim Williams continues to stand in the ring, looking around, almost letting her eyes wander around the inside of the Little Caesars Arena as the scene cuts away.

Breakdown cut backstage to see Regan Street standing with Jessica Winters at the SCW interview area.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here and Regan, last week, an intense night and one that Xander Valentine struck a nerve. You are now days away from facing him. And we can tell you all at home, Xander Valentine is not here. He asked for a night off, but we all know this is to go after you, just by removing the opportunity to fight.”

Regan: “Jessica…the last couple of weeks have been interesting, but one thing at the heart of them is my family. Last week, Xander Valentine, he may not have threatened, but the fact is that I don’t trust anything that man does. You don’t tell someone you don’t respect them and then go after their cousin, their sister, and just talk.”

Regan pauses.

Regan: “See, I’m happy you’re not here. I’m happy that you’re at home. I don’t have the urge to come over and kick your ass. Because that…that would be giving you what you wanted. Instead, I get to stew. I get to think about everything I’m going to do. How I’m going to kick your ass and make you realize there are other lines you don’t crossed. You learned the legal ones with Selena. With me…I just teach you the rest. Welcome to the new era Xander. One where people like Selena and I kick ass and we take monsters like you, take them out back, and make them beg for their lives!”

Regan looks at the screen.

Regan: “See you Sunday, Xander.”

Regan walks off as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Asher Hayes vs. Marie Jones

"You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
It's getting dark and its all too quiet
And I can't trust anything now
And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake"

Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen….

"Holding my breathe, won't lose you again
Something's made your eyes go cold"

Phillips: ..."The Phoenix" Marie Jones!!!!!!!!!!

A spotlight shines down at the top of the entrance ramp. Pyro goes off. Then Marie Annabelle Jones steps through the curtain, wearing her ring gear and her signature black leather jacket. A broad, somewhat condescending grin is on her face as she gaze out at the fans in the arena who cheer loudly. The Tron shows images of her striking at her opponents with her finishing and signature moves as the lyrics of "Haunted" by Taylor Swift begin to flow through the arena.  Marie begins to make her way down towards the ring to loud cheering from the fans. As for Marie herself, she stops to slap a few high fives with fans, recognizing them as they cheer her. Then her focus is solely on the ring and the determined stride with which she walks tells that story.  Marie hops up onto the ring apron. She strikes a sultry and sexy pose for the audience. Marie turns and leaps over the top rope and into the ring.  She then hops up onto the second turnbuckle of the nearby corner and holds her arms up high into the air, getting a reaction from the crowd.

Sharper: “After Day of Infamy, we’re looking at the next challenger to the SCW Adrenaline Championship. I have no doubt in my mind.”

Knots: “Marie Jones pinned the Champion, Gavin Taylor last week. But she may have to get through her opponent to win the title.”

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Rope" by the Foo Fighters echo throughout the arena. At the 13 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses.

“This indecision got me climbing up the wall
Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you”

He makes his way down the ramp as the cheers of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, saluting the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side.

“Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm hanging on you
Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for you now
Give me some rope I'm coming, out of my head, into the clear when you, go,
I, go, noose…”

He stands, once again, on the top rope. He tosses his shades out to the crowd, smirking and a blowing a kiss to the fans before dropping down, removing his jacket and handing it to the ref before leaning into the corner, waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes will face Gavin Taylor at Day of Infamy for the SCW Adrenaline Championship.”

Knots: “Gavin beat Asher for the title at Clarity a little over a month ago.”

Sharper: “Should we include how he won?”

Knots: “I don’t believe its necessary. I’m sure we will hear about it this weekend.”

The ref calls for the bell. Asher and Marie begin to circle around one another before lunging forward. Marie locks in a side headlock. Asher shoves her forward. Marie hits the ropes, only to come back with a flying lariat. Asher hits the mat.

Asher gets to his feet a Marie charges. Asher leaps over her. Marie hits the ropes and bounces off. Asher hits a dropkick, before locking in another headlock, keeping her on the mat. Marie swings her legs around, before she begins to strike Asher in the face, causing him to break the hold. Marie stands to her feet, as does Asher, rubbing his jaw as he nods his head.

Sharper: “These two wasting little time.”

Knots: “Marie wants to send a message that she deserves to challenge for the Adrenaline title.”

Sharper: “She’s beaten Gavin. If she beats Asher, it would be a crime to deny her the opportunity.”

Both competitors circle one another once again before going for another tie-up. Marie drives her knee into Asher’s ribs. Asher shoves her back, but maintains a hold of her wrist, before pulling her forward into a short arm lariat. Asher grabs her but Marie connects with a European uppercut, before hitting a dropkick of her own, sending Asher into the ropes. Marie charges and Asher leaps over her. Marie hits the ropes and Asher catches her, before planting with a reverse twisting neckbreaker. Asher goes for the cover.

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Marie kicks out.

Sharper: “Asher with the first pin attempt of the match. Getting two.”

Knots: “Oh and look who has decided to join us.”

Cameras show Gavin Taylor walking down the ramp, smirking as he watches in the ring. Cameras then show Asher taking notice before returning his attention to Marie. Marie fires away with another European uppercut, staggering Asher. Marie connects with a kick to the abdomen before following up with a scissors kick, sending Asher to the mat. Marie goes for a pin cover.

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Asher kicks out, scrambling to his feet. Marie hits a running knee. She goes to whip Asher into the ropes, but he reverses, before hitting a dropkick, sending Marie over the top and to the floor.

Sharper: “Marie crashing and burning to the outside.”

Gavin is shown walking toward Marie, only for Asher to roll out of the ring and step in between them.

Knots: “Asher seems to have a serious issue with Gavin. All he wanted to do was help Marie get up.”

Sharper: “I’m sure we can both agree that isn’t the case.”

Gavin backs down. Asher continues to look at him, until Marie charges and takes Asher down with a blockbuster.

Knots: “Asher should keep his mind on the match and not worry about Gavin.”

Sharper: “Well, Gavin has proven to be the type to attack from behind. Asher’s experienced that quite a bit over the last two months.”

Marie grabs Asher, lifting him and she rolls him into the ring. She glances at Gavin who is shown smiling and putting his hands up. Marie slides into the ring just as Asher is shown getting to one knee. She clubs him in the back before hooking him and dropping him with a double arm DDT. Marie goes for another pin.

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Asher kicks out. Gavin hops on the apron and yells something at Marie. Marie charges over to the ropes, only for Gavin to jump down. Marie glares at him. Marie turns and walks right into a superkick. Marie flips over the ropes, but lands on her feet. Asher follows up but springboarding over the top rope, taking Marie down with a crossbody.

Sharper: “Asher going airborne!”

Knots: “And taking Marie out!”

Asher and Marie struggle on the floor as Gavin is shown getting close, before Asher gets to his feet. He glares at Gavin who stops in his tracks.

Sharper: “What is Gavin trying to do?”

Marie gets to her feet and grabs Asher, spinning him around. They begin to exchange punches before Asher blocks a punch and hits another short arm lariat. Asher then rolls Marie into the ring. Gavin charges, only for Asher to turn and look at him.

Knots: “Gavin was clearly trying to lend a helping hand.”

Asher and Gavin are shown mouthing off. Gavin turns away before going for a punch, but Asher blocks it, shoving Gavin back. Asher steps forward and Gavin quickly slides into the ring.

Sharper: “Where you going, Gavin?”

Gavin smirks at Asher, before turning around, only for Marie to connect with a spinning heel kick. Gavin hits the mat and quickly rolls to the outside. Cameras show him stumbling to his feet, holding his jaw as he stumbles toward the ramp.

Knots: “Such disrespect for the Champion. I mean, I can’t argue that he’s not brought it upon himself.”

Asher is shown standing in the ring, beside Marie, motioning for Gavin to return to the ring. Gavin is then shown clutching the Adrenaline Championship.

Sharper: “Gavin is looking at his future. Asher will be looking to take back the Adrenaline Championship, while Marie will be looking to get the next shot. What will happen at Day of Infamy?”

Gavin is shown once again, before the cameras shown Asher and Marie talking to one another, before we fade away.

Backstage, we cut to see James Evans walking through the backstage area. The crowd cheers. He holds the SCW World Championship over his shoulder.

Sharper: “Folks, next, we’re going to see and hear from the SCW World Champion. James Evans, joins us, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The opening of “Door to Door Cannibals" can be heard blaring through the PA system.  The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a positive reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in cheers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The cheers intensify as James looks out at the crowd, holding the SCW World Championship.

Sharper: “This Sunday, James Evans is going to have a hell of a challenge on his hands.”

Knots: “But it’s one he’s been happy to stand up to!”

Sharper: “That’s true. They’ve fought in the past. But it’s non-title this Sunday. Giovanni Aries not earning the title shot. This is a blood feud!”

James Evans heads down the rampway, the camera following him down. Fans reach out to touch him, but he ignores them, heading over to the steel steps. He then walks along the apron and into the ring. He looks around and the crowd cheers for him again.

Sharper: “Not many frills to this man. A long history. A very difficult history, but one that has led him to becoming World Champion again tonight.”

Knots: “And you mentioned Giovanni Aries this Sunday. But a week after that, he’s got Syren! And then two weeks after, he’s got his first defense at Trios Tournament! A busy schedule as he goes through a lot of people that want him.”

Sharper: “We assume Sienna Swann and the Trios Tournament contract waiting at the end.”

James heads over and grabs a microphone. He takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. His music fades out as the crowd starts to chant “James!” over and over. James looks around and nods before starting to speak.

James: “Looks like I have a busy few weeks. And trust me, I’m looking forward to it all. I’ve said for a last few months, I’ve wanted a fight. I’m going to get that.”

The crowd cheers.

James: “I’ve said for the last few months I want to take out Syren…”

James chuckles a bit.

James: “If she stops being Syren, maybe we’ll get that. If not, like I care. She wants to keep attacking me backstage, I’ll make sure she never touches this again.”

James taps the World Championship as the crowd roars.

James: “And then there’s Sienna Swann-“

The crowd boos. James smirks.

James: “They’ve gotten tired of your crap too. But don’t worry. Bring you best with the Trios Tournament because after everything we’ve been through, I plan to give your husband another concussion, and end any chance YOU have of holding this.”

The crowd roars.

James: “Because for the last few months, I’ve said one thing…I’ll be champion again and here we are. But now let’s start the beginning, because I have to deal with a ghost from the past, who wants to take credit for this and now is going to try and take it out, destroy it. It’s not that easy Gio…”

James chuckles.

James: “Because while you may have reignited my love for fighting, I don’t need some bull[bleep] Wonderland to do it. I don’t need to be brainwashed…oh wait…I am because I care about this.”

James looks at the World Championship, holding it up. The crowd cheers.

James: “Yeah, I care. I care for the validation of knowing I am as good as I’ve said I am. I care about the extra money to give to my kids. I care about the fact that it’s not in Syren Swann’s hands. Either one of them, their interchangeable and Giovanni, I also care about knocking the hell out of jackasses who can’t realize that they got lucky at Rise to Greatness when I left you down and out. I had hoped you’d just screw off, but here we are and I guess I need to give you that same lesson one more time. I said to leave me alone there. You didn’t listen. This time, I’ll make sure it lasts!”

The crowd cheers.

???: “Really James…you’re acting like nothing has changed.”

The crowd gives a very mixed reaction as Giovanni Aries, Cain Adams and Alice Ames walk along the floor around the stage. Giovanni has a microphone in his hand. The spotlights pick him up and they walk over to the rampway.

Giovanni: “Because for one, by heralding the greatness of that title, you’ve proven you have no hope. You are just another pawn, another zombified delinquent of the Lizard Kingdom.”

James: “Sounds the same to me. Same crap as before. Just now you’re not going to try and win me over, by trying to ruin everything and build me back up. No…I just see clearly and it’s that you’re full of s[bleep]!”

The crowd cheers. Giovanni climbs onto the rampway. Cain and Alice follow. They walk to the ring.

Giovanni: “Yes, you’re right. I’m not looking to help people see the truth. I’m merely looking to destroy them all. To bring down this empire, this kingdom, to its knees and lay waste to all those who didn’t open their eyes when they had a chance. Just like you James.”

Giovanni stops at the ring. Cain and Alice then start to walk around the rinhg.

Giovanni: “But another difference…you stand alone now. No more Angelica. You were sure to burn that bridge. And I have a handful of people who understand what needs to be done, James…”

James watches Cain and Alice as they start to walk around the ring.

Sharper: “The Wonderland is surrounding the ring!”

Giovanni: “And James…no one is going to save you. No one wants to save you. Remember Clarity. Even those who believe in the good of everyone in this wretched place didn’t even want to help you. They let you drown at Clarity. And you needed to fight for that…”

James: “And you won’t be.”

Giovanni smiles.

Giovanni: “Funny that’s what you care about instead of the fact that you’re alone.”

James: “A lot easier when it is the way. I don’t have to trust anyone then.”

The crowd roars. Giovanni smirks.

Giovanni: “Then no one will cry when this Sunday, I don’t aim to win. I am to destroy the SCW World Championship and bring the chaos that follows. This will be a war James…but one I don’t plan to fight on SCW’s terms. Just on ours!”

Cain and Alice remain at ringside as James Evans slides the World Championship down to his hand to use as a weapon and flips the microphone around to use it as a weapon too. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Look! James is getting ready to fight!”

Knots: “Didn’t even think about it!”

Giovanni smiles.

Giovanni: “Now you understand. Cain…Alice….let James have his final thoughts alone leading into Sunday. I hope you say goodbye to anything that matters to you. Because James…if you’re even capable of meeting Syren at the Superbowl, whether the match happens or not, I have failed…You will be useful to me one way or another!”

Giovanni backs up. Cain and Alice walk around to rejoin Giovanni. The crowd boos. James flips the microphone over.

James: “You better get ready to fail. I’ve already fought this entire roster twice. Alone. Give it your best shot!”

James flips the microphone back around. The crowd roars as “Door to Door Cannibals” starts to play. Giovanni, Cain and Alice watch the ring. They smirk before the ground roars as Kandis and Tommy Valentine step out from the back. Giovanni, Cain and Alice start to head to the back. They see Kandis and Tommy Valentine.

Sharper: “What is this? Valentine and Kandis standing on the stage!”

Knots: “They’re not exactly friends of people here!”

Sharper: “But the Wonderland took a shot at the tag division. The Connection made clear a few weeks ago, they’re going to be the gatekeepers if they have to be to earn themselves a shot.”

Giovanni, Cain and Alice turn and step off the stage, seemingly not willing to take this fight. James Evans watches Kandis and Tommy as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Aaron Blackbourne & Konrad Raab vs. The Jackass & Big Ass Connection (Kandis & Tommy Valentine)

Breakdown returns with Kandis and Tommy Valentine now in the ring, stretching and getting ready.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. The Jackass and Big Ass Connection already in the ring. They may have just decided to come out early. Not wanting to wait to fight.”

Knots: “Who knows? But they’ll be fighting on different teams this Sunday in the Trios Tournament buy-in!”

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

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, white spotlights suddenly coming on and converging on him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead. “Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his red, green and blue mask along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iced Rainbow 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 with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest.

Phillips: “His partner, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

He ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring. He goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes before sitting down in the corner of the ring with the crowd cheering for him, having a nasty look in his eyes waiting for the match to start. He and Aaron start to chat.

Sharper: “Blackbourne and Raab teaming just days before they’ll need to repeat this process this Sunday as part of the Trios buy-in.”

Knots: “The question is whether they’re going to be able to get along with Clyde Sutter who-“

The bell sounds to start the match before the lights in the arena go out as the opening chords of “Unforgiven” by Metallica begins to play.  As the song picks up its pace a spotlight shines at the top of the ramp and we see “The Assassin” Clyde Sutter standing there with a sinister grin on his face.  He is flanked by his agent, Mason Van Stanton, who smirks arrogantly out at the crowd who showers both men with booing and jeering. They head down to the ring as Aaron Blackbourne turns to the entrance way. Konrad steps over too and Kandis turns to Tommy as Tommy runs over and nails Konrad from the side. Konrad falls over and out of the ring. Kandis clubs Aaron in the back. Aaron turns around and Kandis kicks him in the ribs. He falls into the corner. The crowd boos some as Clyde smirks and walks around the ring, intentionally on the side where Konrad was thrown out. Mason follows.

Sharper: “Kandis and Tommy Valentine apparently in a fighting mood. Moment ago with the Wonderland and now going right for Blackbourne and Raab.”

Knots: “Sutter, their partner, actually distracting them. He’s coming over here.”

Sharper: “This should be a treat. Sutter doing a great job of making sure everyone knows who he is.”

Sutter step past Konrad and Sutter chuckles. Mason walks around him and they head over to the announced table as Kandis nails Aaron with another forearm shot in the corner. Kandis then grabs him and pulls him out and spins him around and hits a shot kick to the thigh. Aaron falls over to the ropes. Kandis walks over and tags in Tommy. Tommy slingshots in and the two whip Aaron across the ring. He however handsprings into the ropes and jumps back into a double back elbow. Tommy and Kandis go down. Sutter gets situated at the announce table.

Sharper: “Great counter by Blackbourne! Using his agility to handspring and hit both Kandis and Valentine as we are joined by Clyde Sutter. Clyde, what brings you to ringside?”\

Sutter: “What kinda dumb ass question is that? They’re my partners. I’m just lookin’ to make sure we’re on the same page.”

Knots: “You sure about that. Last week, you threatened to attack your team leader.”

Sutter: “Just remindin’ people what I’m capable of.”

Sutter smirks as Blackbourne gets up and grabs Tommy and runs him into the neutral corner. He knees him in the ribs and hits a forearm shot. He then grabs him and goes to whip him across before pulling his arm and Tommy flips back first into the corner and rolls back to his knees. He starts to get up and Aaron grabs him and hits a back suplex into bridge.

1!

2!

Tommy kicks out. Aaron rolls over and turns and tags in Konrad. Konrad enters and Aaron turns and grabs Tommy. Tommy tries to pull away, but Konrad hits a European uppercut. Tommy hits the mat. Konrad then grabs him and drags him up and hits a vertical suplex into a float over.

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2!

Tommy kicks out. He turns and Konrad grabs him. He forearms him in the jaw and then again, knocking Tommy into the ropes. He then whips him across. Tommy bounces off and Konrad goes for a clothesline on the rebound. Tommy ducks and stops. Konrad turns and Tommy hits a basement dropkick to the knees. Konrad falls to his face and then starts to get up and Tommy rolls over and hits a second basement dropkick to the face. Konrad falls over and Tommy goes for the pin.

Sharper: “A series of dropkicks and now a cover!”

Sutter: “That’s why you don’t use your head, kids. Heh.”

Knots: “Look at this. We got a Jimmy Carr here.”

1!

2!

Konrad kicks out. Tommy gets up and tags in Kandis.

Sharper: “As the Connection takes over, why are taking such an antagonistic approach to your teammates. There’s a big opportunity here Clyde.”

Sutter: “Because they made it that way. They wanna judge me. Not my fault I don’t try to put on a little fake thing for everyone to get some precious little cheers. I wanna make money. I wanna hurt people. How either happens, don’t really care.”

Knots: “Makes sense.”

Tommy then hooks Konrad up and hits a snap suplex by the corner as Kandis get into the ring and Tommy scoops her up and spins her around before throwing her down with a senton backsplash on Konrad. She turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Konrad kicks out. Kandis gets up and turns and stomps him in the head. She then grabs Konrad and drags him over to the corner and starts to lean on his back. The crowd boos.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Kandis steps off and looks around. She turns and runs across the ring. She bounces off and Konrad pushes off the ropes and turns and hits a jumping enziguri to the face. Kandis hits the mat. She rolls over, holding her face and Konrad then runs up from behind, grabs her by the waist and pushes her into the ropes and then rolls through into a rolling German suplex into a bridge!

1!

2!

Tommy breaks it up to be safe as Konrad turns and rolls over. Kandis holds her head. Konrad turns and looks at Tommy as he backs up. Konrad turns and tags in Aaron. Kandis slowly stirs and spins around as Aaron enters and runs at her and clotheslines her down.

Sutter: “Now crack the older fella on the apron!”

Sharper: “I don’t think Aaron will do that-“

Sutter: “Because he sucks. Look. Just start taking people out. Make your life easier!”

Sharper: “That’s not their style Clyde.”

Sutter: “Again, their problem!”

Aaron turns and grabs Kandis and pulls her up before hooking her up by the head. He hits a vertical suplex. He then swivels his hips and gets up as the crowd roars. He hoists her up and places her on the top turnbuckle. Kandis looks around and immediately gets concerned and catches Aaron with a kick. She immediately climbs up and then runs at Aaron and hits a running hip check. Aaron rolls over as Kandis turns back and tags in Tommy. Tommy climbs up to the top rope. Aaron gets up and Tommy dives off with a missile dropkick. The crowd roars. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Blackbourne kicks out. He turns and Tommy grabs him.

Sharper: “And Blackbourne in trouble.”

Sutter: “And that’s another thing. This kid runs his mouth about me. He’s worryin’ about some clown-painted/masked freak. Who cares? Old news. Focus on this, dumb ass!”

Knots: “There’s some connection there. He wants to test his creativity.”

Sutter: “Do it against people you’re in the ring with, not old hat!”

Tommy pulls him up and runs him into the corner. Aaron turns and Tommy kicks him in the ribs and then again before whipping him across. Tommy runs after and Aaron jumps to the middle turnbuckle and jumps back over him. Tommy ducks under and turns around and Aaron hits a bicycle kick to the jaw. Tommy stumbles up on his feet. Aaron then hoists him up onto his back almost like a torture rack before spinning him down into a facebuster to his knee. The crowd ohs and Tommy rolls over. Aaron turns and tags in Konrad. Konrad climbs up to the top rope. He looks around and dives off and hits a senton backsplash onto Tommy. The crowd roars. Konrad hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Kandis breaks it up. Aaron turns to Kandis.

Sharper: “Nearfall! Kandis just able to break it up as Tommy was in trouble there!”

Knots: “Had a flying German on him!”

Sutter: “Now just go for the eyes and throw them to the floor. She’s got paddin’. Just get it done.”

Aaron watches as Kandis backs up. Raab rolls over and Aaron exits the ring. Tommy rolls over and reaches out for Kandis, but Konrad pulls him back and clubs him in the back and then again before spinning him around and hitting a European uppercut. Tommy stumbles back to the ropes. Konrad then grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Tommy spins through and sends Konrad in. Konrad hits the ropes, but Kandis hits a quick spin kick to the back of Konrad’s head. Aaron points this out as Tommy then grabs Konrad by the arm and drags him over with the Elitist! The crowd roars and some boo. Konrad reaches out. Aaron enters, but just as he does, we see Kandis enter and jumps over Tommy and nails Aaron. Aaron spins her around and into the corner, as Tommy keeps pulling back.

Sutter: “Time to watch the old bat turn ta dust! If they just knocked em around!”

Knots: “Aaron and Kandis going at it. Kandis just trying to keep his attention!”

Blackbourne pushes Kandis to the corner before Blackbourne turns as Kandis jumps on his back. Blackbourne falls to the mat as Konrad starts to tap out. The crowd boos as Tommy holds on a moment and the bell sounds. Tommy lets go as Konrad rolls over in pain, holding his arm. Kandis rolls off of Blackbourne and the two roll to the floor. Clyde Sutter just flips his headset off. He just points to the ring, shaking his head before getting up. Tommy and Kandis start to back away from the ring, holding each other’s arms.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via submission, the Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

Sharper: “Kandis and Tommy Valentine have the tag team experience and it was the difference here. The unspoken cues. Blackbourne and Raab looked good, but Clyde Sutter not impressed.”

Knots: “Not at all. He thinks they should’ve fought fire with fire. Just to hell with the rules. Blackbourne doesn’t know that.”

Raab rolls over as Blackbourne steps up as Sutter walks over to the ring. Blackbourne turns to him.

Sutter: “Hey! Plan not ta suck this Sunday. I got plans for that Trios contract!”

Blackbourne just glares at Sutter as he starts to walk around the ring. Van Stanton follows Sutter as Kandis and Valentine head to the back.

Backstage, we see Alistaire Allocco seated backstage as Jaina Lancaster walks over to him.

Jaina: “Alistaire, could I get a word?”

Alistaire looks up and nods.

Jaina: “You’re facing Glory Braddock, but we should mention that she was approached by your father.”

Alistaire nods.

Alistaire: “I saw. And I’m glad that Glory turned him down. He’s pursuing pettiness and revenge. But just like Glory, I’m going to focus on my match. My father…not my concern right now. I will need to figure out how I approach that situation as I have always tried to live my life as I believe God would want. But…I need to focus on my career and a match that some personal importance. Glory has redeemed herself in my eyes and proven that she is as she claims and this match is very different than Rise to Greatness. We respect one another. We understand our approaches. We may disagree, but we care about one thing…a clear winner in the middle of the ring. And this Sunday will have that. No Clyde. No Adam. Just Glory and I.”

Jaina: “Thank you for your time. Good luck this Sunday.”

Alistaire: “Thank you.”

Jaina heads off as Alistaire gets up and walks off and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Kelsai Adamson-Mason vs. Katie Steward

SCW Television Championship

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Phillips: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, with a 15-minute time limit and it is for the SCW Television Championship!

As “Let Love In” by the Goo Goo Dolls starts to blare throughout Little Caesar’s Arena as the fans in Detroit immediately begin to roar.

Sharper: We know what that means, are you feeling

Knots: Clearly, there can only be one…

The Dull roar becomes much louder as Kelsai Adamson-Mason steps out a stage smiling for ear-to-ear with an equally smiling Amy Chastaine at her left side.

Phillips: Introducing first, and accompanied to the ring by Amy Chastaine, now residing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and weighing 118 pounds, Kelsai Adamson-Masooooooon!

Kelsai walks to the ring confidently with the hugest smile on her face looking at the fans, Amy walking down step-for-step with her, smiling warmly as she does.

Sharper: This is a rematch from last week, and if you believe what Kelsai has to say, it is a rematch that never should been necessary because we should have had a winner last week.

Knots: She is absolutely right too, there should have been a winner last week, no doubt. On that point, she and I do agree one hundred percent!

Getting to the ring, Kelsai jumps from the floor to the ring apron before she steps through the ropes, reveals her simple all white attire, and goes to her corner, smiling and waving enthusiastically, before she gets ready for her match, with Amy keeping watch from the corner outside. The mood then changes in Little Caesar’s Arena as the Detroit faithful boo like they are going to a Tigers game as soon as the arena lights dim down and a pink light shines on the stage.

Sharper: We do know what this means too.

Knots: As I said before, there can only be one.

“Queen:” by Loren Gray plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold ring robe and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. TJ Johnson as well as Katie’s sisters Gigi and Maddy Steward walk out onto the stage with Katie as the boos become defeaning.

Sharper: What on earth are they doing out here? They are the ones that ruined the match last week!

Knots: Ruined? Their presence enhanced the match! Gigi and Maddy work here to you know, and they were coming down in support of Katie, their sister!

Phillips: Her opponent, she is currently residing in Los Angeles, California and she is the reigning and defending SCW Television Champion, the Goddess of Desire, Katie Stewaaaaaard!

Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and TJ’s hands at shoulder length, while Gigi and Maddy come down right behind them. Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron while Gigi and Maddy stay in her corner clapping and cheering the entire time, though you would never hear them with the crowd booing is loudly as they. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for Katie to enter the ring before she walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off SCW Television Championship belt, making certain that Kelsai can see her as she does this.

Sharper: That is what it is all about ladies and gentlemen, the SCW Television Championship belt.

Knots: Katie is making sure that Kelsai knows who the champ is too

TJ takes her robe and exits the ring, while Katie takes off the Television Championship handing to the referee reluctantly. Then with both women in the center of the ring, the referee holds the belt up high before handing it outside and calling for the bell.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Sharper: Here we go, in less than 15 minutes, we will hopefully have a winner this time between Kelsai and Katie.

Knots: This should be without the extra-curriculars an outstanding match-up.

Katie and Kelsai are slowly circling one another looking for opening until Katie reaches up and slaps the taste out of Kelsai’s mouth. Katie gets a much louder reaction from the Detroit fans, who boo this uproarious meanwhile Kelsai just looks at Katie and smiles, not getting upset or agitated here in the early going. Amy stands in her corner watching silently with only a smirk at the corners of her mouth while TJ, Gigi, and Maddy shout encouragement toward Katie from her corner.

Sharper: This crowd really not caring for the antics of Katie all that much here in the early going, though I don’t think it really made all much of a difference to Kelsai.

Knots: It had better start making a difference to Kelsai if she knows what is good for her. She has 15 minutes, more like 14 minutes now and if this match goes the full 15 minutes? The belt stays with Katie.

Katie reaches up to try and slap Kelsai hard across the face for a second time. This time Kelsai is ready for her though side stepping out of the way and then connecting to a front dropkick to huge cheers from the crowd. Then taking advantage of her incredible speed, Kelsai quickly bounces off of the ropes and then connects on the way back with a senton back splash followed by the first cover of the match..

One!

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T…..No! Kickout By Katie Steward!


After the brief cover Kelsai brings Katie up with her before taking the champ right back down to the mat with a standing headscissors. Amy claps while the crowd cheers along Kelsai, and TJ starts become frantic in Katie’s corner, especially after watching Kelsai seamlessly switch from the headscissors to a side headlock, uncharacteristically keeping this mat on the match, which frustrates Katie and she is kicking the mat trying to get away.

Sharper: This is something that Kelsai has been trying to improve, her mat wrestling, and so far she seems to be right at home there.

Knots: Yes, and right now Katie does not have to do anything, because the clock is still tivking and Kelsai is wasting time if you ask me. You don’t win the Championship by controlling the mat on ground with a side headlock.

Kelsai is still controlling Katie inside the ring with that side headlock. This becomes a concern for her sisters who are huddled together in her corner discussing something while never taking their eyes off the match going on in the ring. Before they can take action however the crowd erupts with cheers seeing all three of the El Lucho Brothers who are in the crowd on the other side of the ring, getting the attention of both Steward sisters, who are no longer paying attention to what is happening inside of the ring.

Sharper: Well it looks like we have real party go on inside the crowd as the fans are being entertained by the El Lucho Brothers who have started passing out free merchandise to the fans.

Knots: What are these morons doing? We do not need any entertainment other than the match going on in the ring, and merchandise is available outside the arena. Why are these guys even here?

If they were paying attention, they would see that Katie taking command of the match after reaching up giving Kelsai a thumb to the eye, before taking Kelsai down with a jawbreaker. Kelsai scatters to a nearby neutral corner where she is followed by Katie who starts choking her with her boot, ignoring the objections of the referee as she does so. Meanwhile, the Steward sisters are now slowing making their way over to where the El Lucho brothers are at in the crowd trying to see what exactly they are up to, while the El Lucho brothers continue to pass out sticks with pictures of their masks on them to fans. This frustrates Gigi and Maddy who have now started to try and get some of the sticks from the fans which is met with another loud chorus of boos in Little Caesar’s Arena.

Sharper: There is nothing wrong with what the El Lucho brothers are doing. They are here because they work here, and since they are friends, maybe they are here to show their support for Kelsai Adamson-Mason.

Knots: If they were here to show their support for anyone, they would not be handing out potential weapons to the fans in this arena. They would be encouraging people to watch the damn match, because it is a good match, and by the way there is close to five minutes gone already and Katie is starting to dominate this match.

With Katie finally releasing the choke hold in the corner and being admonished in the ring by the official briefly which she largely ignores, Kelsai tries to use this opportunity to recuperate. It doesn’t last for long however because Katie sees Kelsai trying to get up and hits her with a running knee smash right on the temple, as Amy looks on obviously concerned. Kelsai crumples back the mat, while Katie makes the cover hooking the far leg.

ONE

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TWO

No! Kickout by Kelsai Adamson-Mason!

The kickout frustrates Katie a tad, but she goes right back on the offensive jumping into the air and landing with both knees in Kelsai’s midsection. The force of the landing propels Katie a few feet in front of Kelsai, where then does a handspring back flip in the air before landing on Kelsai with both knees in her midsection again. The pain is obvious on Kelsai’s face, the crowd gasping with a collective groan that can be heard throughout the arena.

Sharper: Insult to injury as Kelsai’s forced to take that double jumping knee twice. We are about half way through this fifteen minute match ladies and gentlemen, and right now Katie is firmly in command of Kelsai.

Knots: Kelsai is spunky, smiling girl, and I have no doubt that if she continues to work hard she is going to win some titles here in SCW. Tonight though, it sure seems like Katie is saying that it is not Kelsai’s time.

With Kelsai in intense pain, Katie makes the cover again, this time hooking both legs….

ONE!

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TWO!

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THR-No! Kickout by Kelsai Adamson-Mason.

Amy shouts more encouragement from Kelsai despite the fact that the look on her face says that she is very worried right now. Seeing that look, Katie gets a smirk on her face and flips Kelsai over to her back and applies a sharpshooterThe anguish is etched on Kelsai’s face which is now roughly fifteen feet away from Amy. TJ looks on from Katie’s corner laughing and telling his Goddess to finish off Kelsai. The crowd starts to cheer though at the encouragement of Amy trying to will Kelsai off of the canvas and continue fighting to be in this match.

Sharper: This crowd is being inspired by Amy right now and hopefully they will help to get Kelsai fight through the pain of this sharpshooter and continue this match.

Knots: Yeah, well what about Katie? She is an SCW legend, the first woman to ever win the SCW World Championship. Are we saying that Katie has done anything just because the fans do not try and get behind her?

Despite the fact that Kelsai looks to be gradually fading more and more, the crowd manages to get even louder behind her, not allowing her to get up.

Sharper: No that is not at all what I am saying at all Mr. Knots. Few people can match Katie’s experience in the ring. She is very close to becoming a Supreme Champion. But Kelsai’s bond with the fans, something she talks about regularly as being very important to her is nearly unmatched in this industry and in such a short time too. It is truly remarkable to witness and yes, I believe the fans can help her dire circumstances like she is facing right now.

Knots: Well, they had better pull a rabbit out of a hat for this match then and soon, because time is slip slip slipping away in this contest and Katie looks like she is going to be the one to leave here with the gold still around her waste whether the fans here in Detroit like it or not.

Kelsai continues to fight for all she is worth and looks to be only a hand’s length away from reaching the ropes and breaking the hold. Katie notices this however and pulls Kelsai back into the center of the ring and sits down on the sharpshooter again, placing an incredible amount of stress on Kelsai’s lower back and the back of her thighs. Kelsai slumps down to the canvas not moving, while Amy looks on, unable to do anything.

Sharper: As much as I know Kelsai doesn’t want to give up this match, she might not have to much of a choice. There is certainly no shame in losing to Katie Steward and living to fight another day.

Knots: Kelsai honestly doesn’t look like she is going to be conscious for too much longer. Katie has used her experience to keep this match on the mat and there by keep Kelsai grounded and you can look at the end result.

With Kelsai still not moving, the referee comes in and checks her arm…

AND IT FALLS!

The crowd is getting even louder now as the referee checks Kelsai’s arm for the second time….

AND IT FALLS AGAIN!

While the crowd is nearly deafening the referee checks Kelsai’s arm for the third and final time….

BUT IT DOES NOT FALL!

Right before her hand hits the canvas Kelsai starts shaking, showing signs of life. This causes Katie to become incredibly frustrated who releases the hold and starts stomps repeatedly down on Kelsai’s back. Kelsai flips over on her back to protect her back, so Katie start to stomp on her stomp as the time keeper makes the following announcement.

3 MINUTES REMAINING IN THIS CONTEST, THREE MINUTES!

Katie tries to stomp on Kelsai again but Kelsai digs down deep and reaches up and hooks Katie into a small package…

ONE!

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TWO!

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THR-No! Kickout by Katie Steward!

Sharper: And we were a half a second from having a new television champion there and this match is on.

Knots: It’s so late though Kelsai has taking so much punishment from Katie, she just didn’t have enough left to keep her down.

Katie is up first and forces Kelsai to use the extra ten seconds to get up on her own, before rushing her with a superkick. Kelsai manages to duck out of the way however, and then nearly decapitate Katie with a huge spear that has the crowd rising to their feet cheering wildly and leaves both TJ and Amy both pounding on the mat in opposite corners of the ring for opposite reasons

Sharper: What an incredible spear by Kelsai on Katie!

Knots: But does she have enough time left?!

Kelsai slowly manages to get the cover as the crowd counts along….

ONE!

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TWO

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THRE-No! Katie Steward gets her shoulder up!

Kelsai, hits the mat showing a little frustration herself though the crowd is still nearly blowing the roof off of Little Caesar’s Arena, both challenger and champion wondering what they need to do to put the other away. Amy tells Kelsai to focus as Kelsai rolls over and starts to get up and she turns and grabs Katie and pulls her up, but Katie reaches up and rakes the eyes. Kelsai stumbles back and turns and Katie grabs her from behind and runs her into the corner. Kelsai stumbles back and Katie spins her around and kicks her in the ribs. She pulls her into the middle of the ring with a double underhook, but Kelsai fights and hits a double leg takedown and flips through into a jackknife pin.

1!

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3!

The crowd erupts in cheers.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and NEW SCW Television Champion, Kelsai Adamson-Mason!”

The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “She did it! Kelsai Adamson-Mason did it! New Television Champion!”

Knots: “Talk about a hell of a way to win your first taste of SCW gold. Against a hall of famer!”

Amy enters the ring as Kelsai rolls off and the referee hands her the title. The crowd cheers as Amy then slowly helps her up and raises her arm. Katie looks around, stunned. She lets out a Goddess Scream as Kelsai and Amy briefly look at her before returning to their celebration. Katie rolls out of the ring, annoyed as the crowd cheers for Kelsai. The camera remains on Amy and Kelsai as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Katie Steward with Gigi and Maddy backstage. TJ Johnson is with them and Jessica Winters comes up to them.

Jessica: “Katie, Gigi, Maddy…what happened out there-“

Katie: “What happened out there?! That was a travesty! Those masked freaks came out and after spilling coffee and everything on me…now they cost me the TV Championship.”

Katie spins around, letting out an annoyed grunt before Maddy just chimes up.

Maddy: “Wish we could get them back somehow.”

Gigi: “All that with their masks in the crowd…”

Maddy: “Maybe go after their masks. It’s a big deal in Mexico-“

Katie: “That’s it…”

Katie smiles and lets out a bit of a laugh.

Katie: “We’re going to unmask them. We’re going to bring shame to them and their families and we’re going to direct it all. No happy ending on this one. Just a story of pure failure…and we’ll send them back where they came from. Spread the word…at Day of Infamy, we’re coming for their heads!”

Katie laughs a bit as Gigi and Maddy now look a bit concerned before the Stewards as a whole walk off.

The scene shifts to show Kelsai Adamson-Mason smiling, as we see Peyton Rice, Jordan Majors, Jaina Lancaster, and even Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter, who looks as bored as ever, celebrating with Kelsai.

Ace: “Wooooo!”

Amy: “Ace-“

Ace: “Relax…it’s non-alcoholic.”

Kelsai: “You planned this.”

Ace: “Uh yeah…totally. Never had any doubt!”

Peyton: “SCW had this. After Owen and I suggested if you win. They were going to roll it out if not…”

Kelsai: “Oh…well…COOL!”

Ace then pops the top of the bottle and ensures he gets none of the spray on him as he starts his celebration. We then cut to ringside.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall again spending with his team. So he’s taking this seriously.”

Knots: “So are the Stewards. Coming after the El Lucho Brothers masked. I just want my coffee!”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, things will be serious this Sunday. Day of Infamy live on pay per view. And some huge opportunities and a lot of personal issues will be on display.”

“Already Dead” by Hollywood Undead starts to play as the Day of Infamy logo comes up on the screen. This is followed by stills of each match.

Trios Tournament Buy-in

Syren, Kandis, Derek Adonis & Jake Starr vs. Ace Marshall, Kelsai Adamson-Mason, Peyton Rice & Jordan Majors

Owen Cruze, Aaron Blackbourne, Clyde Sutter & Konrad Raab vs. Selena Frost, Marie Jones, Tommy Valentine & Jay Gold

Sharper: “We’ve been seeing it play out all night long. Four teams, four people on each team. Only eight can guarantee their spot in the Trios Tournament this year.”

Knots: “Winning teams in the tag matches, they get to even pick one of their partners on the next edition of Breakdown.”

Sharper: “But that’s not all – the winning teams, they’ll face each other in elimination fatal four ways. The eliminations determine pick order, as does the length of the match. It’s an opportunity for eight people to better change their fates.”

Knots: “And you can see it all play out. Some are hoping to win the tag match to have the chance. Some don’t care. But everyone wants the opportunity and you look at the talent. From all over the roster.”

The Stewards vs. El Lucho Brothers

Sharper: “And speaking of all over, SCW royalty in the Stewards will face off against coffee barters themselves El Lucho Brothers.”

Knots: “They’re going to need the strongest coffee here. Katie is pissed. Gigi and Maddy want to win and they’ve already taken the TV Title from the Lucho Brothers. Now they want to do much more.”

Kimberly Williams vs. Bree Lancaster

SCW United States Championship

Sharper: “From Rachel Tatum Lee, who was injured, to Kim Williams. Similar challenge on one sense, but also very different.”

Knots: “Rachel will sometimes play by the rules. Wasn’t the same Violent Kind. Kim is just violent. Period and Bree…she better be ready for well, something different! Refs or not, she’s got a long night if she wants to hold onto the US Championship!”

Las Bandidas de Gata Negra vs. Infamous

SCW World Tag Team Championship

Sharper: “Low-key this could be the sleeper match of the night. Infamous has been so used to manipulating everything and with their focus on Syren, they could be split. Valeria Garcia has proven an ability to scheme with the best of them.”

Knots: “After they watched what happened to them against the Wonderland last week and with Crowe throwing them off the stage; that injured the Trueloves. There’s some bad blood here that could spill over in this one.

Asher Hayes vs. Gavin Taylor

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Sharper: “One match that there is some overt bad blood is between Asher Hayes and Gavin Taylor. Asher Hayes looks to regain the Adrenaline Championship.”

Knots: “Gavin has run his mouth. He’s tried to injure Asher’s back. He’s also muddied the waters with his arrogance.”

Sharper: “Adrenaline division as crowded as ever. Asher Hayes knows this may be his only chance.”

Alistaire Allocco vs. Glory Braddock

Sharper: “Alistaire Allocco and Glory Braddock have had an up and down relationship. Respect now seems to exist between the two. It stemmed from Rise to Greatness, but now, Glory realizes that Alistaire has shown his way has some merits.”

Knots: “The hardened veteran and the keen youth. Well, now we see what happens when they meet one on one. Looks like no Clyde. Just Glory and Alistaire. How both want it!”

Xander Valentine vs. Regan Street

Sharper: “But there is no respect here. Xander Valentine has said as much. And he’s now making Regan wait to fight him. Until this Sunday.”

Knots: “Regan’s already been headstrong and she’s grown in the last year, but Xander is testing that. She wants to go after him. Xander won’t let her and this Sunday, an explosion may be waiting.”

Giovanni Aries vs. James Evans

Sharper: “A main event that has significant ramifications even with the World Title not on the line. Giovanni Aries not earning the shot according to Sasha. But Giovanni doesn’t care. He wants to take James Evans out.”

Knots: “One of the biggest rivalries from last year continues. It’s been bloody, it’s been violent, it’s been brutal and now the World Champion has to try to take him out again as he faces some of the ghosts of his 2019 while on top of the mountain.”

Sharper: “But if Giovanni Aries succeeds, SCW will be without a champion and after the recent controversy, and Sienna Swann’s Trios Tournament cash-in, which we expect to hear about this Sunday, a lot of concern in the air for this one.”

The Day of Infamy logo comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “It’s this Sunday, live from Chicago, Illinois. Day of Infamy on pay per view. 2020 starting off with a bang in SCW.”

Knots: “And just think, a week after that, the big game, James Evans, if he survives, and Syren, if she sucks it up, they’ll meet. Oh man…James going through the ringer. There are always consequences!”

Sharper: “And as you said.”

“Raise Hell” by Dorothy starts to play as the Supreme Sunday: Halftime 2 logo comes up on the screen. We then cut to see a shot of James Evans vs. Syren come up on the screen.

Sharper: “Syren will face James Evans. This is her chance at revenge. All of her self-absorbed reasons aside. She needs to take advantage of this or that will be it.”

Knots: “Sasha not messing around and why not, take a break from San Francisco and Kansas City facing one another and watch Syren and James Evans face one on one!”

The still remains on the screen for a few moments.

Sharper: “That match in eleven days, one week after Day of Infamy!”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as we open up to see Sienna Swann, dressed to the nines with Chris Cannon and Xiomara Diaz, along with her, walking down the hallway. The crowd boos seeing her.

Knots: “Get the spotlights ready!”

Sharper: “Sienna Swann coming to the ring. Won’t be taking the main event slot, thank God, but I’m sure she’ll have plenty to talk about herself and the Trios Tournament!”

Knots: “Probably!”

Sharper: “The IronAngel and Chris Cannon join us, next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“Style” by Taylor Swift starts to play as the golden hue comes over the stage. A few moments pass before Sienna Swann walks out from the back alongside Chris Cannon. Xiomara Diaz walks out with them. Instead of going to the ring though, they remain on the stage. Sienna Swann has in her hand a manila envelope. In her other hand a microphone.

Sharper: “As expected, Sienna Swann here.”

Knots: “Yeah, but looks like she’s going to speak to the masses from the stage. Wants everyone on her. Not on a run-in. Nothing else.”

Sienna looks around as the crowd boos her loudly. Sienna just looks out at the crowd before Chris Cannon asks for the microphone. Sienna hands it to him. Chris takes it and steps forward.

Chris: “I understand that we’re in Detroit and thus a city that has never had any class to begin with and is used to being the laughing stock of the world in terms of any noticeable metric…hell, we had to bring in our own bottled water, just to ensure that we didn’t get any run-off from Flint. You should be feeling lucky that Sienna even decided to come here tonight to make her final statement before Day of Infamy!”

The crowd boos.

Chris: “That’s just who she is. Kind to the core.”

Knots: “Give me a break.”

Chris looks around.

Chris: “Now…you better listen carefully. Not just all of you. Not just all of the wrestlers in the back. But because she is the representation of what SCW WILL be when she makes her announcement. And we have plenty of surprises up our sleeve too.”

Chris turns and hands the microphone back to Sienna. Sienna smiles and the two share a kiss, garnering more boos from the Detroit crowd. Sienna then turns and looks at the crowd.

Sienna: “Your disrespect notwithstanding, I have imperiled myself by coming here tonight because I wanted to make clear what is at stake. This…”

Sienna Swann holds up the manila envelope.

Sienna: “In this envelope is MY Trios Tournament contract that I will be using to rectify a lot of wrongs. And Sasha, there is not a damn thing you can do about it.”

Sienna smiles.

Sienna: “See I came here for two reasons. One…so you can remember what a star looks like. Because no one back there can touch Chris or I in that department. And while you have done EVERYTHING to hold Chris back, now, you have to play on our terms. And for me, I will be fixing your mistakes, Sasha. And everyone in SCW may be fearful of this change, but all that will change is something that was always true before…I am your champion, I am your best, and I will be back there, regardless of the actions of lesser women and men!”

Sienna turns and ratchets down some of the intensity.

Sienna: “Nothing new. Just now, you don’t have to tiptoe around it because some people don’t like to hear it.”

The crowd boos. Sienna looks around.

Sienna: “Please…Ravyn Taylor hails from this state. You have no way to ever judge me!”

The crowd boos more as Sienna looks around.

Sienna: “But the other reason…it was because unlike another so-called great, someone who frankly isn’t worth being mentioned by me because she is so far beneath me, despite some people wanting to slur me by referencing her alongside with me….I will happily be appearing and I’ll HAPPILY let you promote my name because we all know it’s what EVERYONE wants to see. Me…”

Sienna smirks.

Sienna: “Because this Sunday, we won’t be celebrating a Day of Infamy…Why would anyone want to do that? We won’t be celebrating James Evans and Giovanni Aries beating each other to a bloody pulp. We will be celebrating, instead, a Day of Perfection…because I will be in Chicago this Sunday. And maybe, maybe I’ll save your promotion by announcing how I’m going to fix this mess…with this contract…”

Sienna smiles.

Sienna: “You’re welcome.”

“Style” starts to play again and Sienna brings the microphone down. She then turns and steps back before walking through the curtain with Xiomara leading the way and Chris Cannon alongside her. The crowd continues to boo as we cut to the announce position.

Knots: “God, I love our daily dose of complete arrogance!”

Sharper: “The one we do know is that Sienna Swann thinks she has a hell of a plan. She’s not been this confident in a while. She’s been upset, and confidence in herself, but never confident about her future. The last couple of months were challenging for a World Champion. But that’s part of what that position holds.”

Knots: “Yeah. Challenge. But she’s gotten to used to ass-kissing!”

Sharper: “And this Sunday, she claims she may reveal her cash-in and time is running out for her to do it.”

Knots: “Not only that, but what was that from Chris about more surprises?”

Sharper: “I don’t know. But right now, all I know is that James Evans or whoever James may be facing at Trios Tournament will be having a long night in the very near future.”

Knots: “Ya think?”

“The Old Me” then starts to play as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Owen Cruze vs. Selena Frost vs. Ace Marshall vs. Syren comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Well from one aggrieved star, to another, but one with a twist. Trios Tournament buy-in this Sunday. The leaders will meet.”

Knots: “And Syren has already said if anything happens to her, it’s on SCW’s head. Well, let’s find out what happens. It’s next, here on Breakdown!”

Sharper: “Main event time!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Syren stepping out of her locker room, in her wrestling gear. She turns and CHBK and Crowe follow. Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews step out when suddenly, we see a figure throwing powder into the eyes of Christy and Ravyn and then we see Valeria Garcia and Maria Vencejo, both wearing kerchiefs around their face and Valeria nails Ravyn with a shot. She falls in and Vencejo kicks Christy and pushes her in before officials run into the area. Valeria and Maria are pulled back as Syren turns.

Sharper: “An ambush by Las Bandidas!”

Knots: “What did they do? Powder in the eyes!”

Sharper: “And chains on their fists. They came to send a message!”

Syren turns back, goes to nail them before CHBK and Crowe pull her away. The crowd roars as we cut away.

Owen Cruze vs. Selena Frost vs. Ace Marshall

The lights straight to flicker in the arena as “The show must go on” the SCW / Maserati Remix kicks in over the PA system, the opening beats bringing a huge cheer from the fans

“Empty spaces, what are we living for?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
Does anybody know what we are looking for?”

Owen steps out onto the stage to an even louder outpouring of noise, looking left and right at the fans and nodding in acknowledgment of their support.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining. First, on his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, he is Owen Cruze!”

He drops to one knee and punches the stage, as a huge burst of pyro erupts behind him. Owen getting to his feet and walking down the ramp, only focussed on the ring. Owen slides into the ring, and climbs a turnbuckle, raising his arm as his music fades, and he jumps backwards into the ring.

Sharper: “This match set up earlier tonight. Owen Cruze answering the bell. The challenge by Ace Marshall. Ace wanting to face all of the team leaders.”

Knots: “And Selena’s about to come out too. Syren’s being forced to be in it. And this could be a classic.”

Sharper: “Bragging rights. A boost to a team. It’s all there in this one.”

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as  “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe.

Phillips: “Next, from Nome, Alaska, the Winter’s Knight, Selena Frost!”

Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her front hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward, her back arm lifted behind her to the sky. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground, causing a crack like ice to form and sprint down the ramp and towards the ring, her steps leaving footprints in the “snow” under her feet. Reaching the ring, Selena slides under the ropes to enter it. She gets up and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal. She looks around as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Selena Frost and Owen Cruze will lead their teams into battle against one another this Sunday. Remember, only two teams will guarantee their entrance into the Trios Tournament. Then you’re relying on being drafted for one round or random draw after that.”

Knots: “And everyone wants a Trios contract. We saw what some people have done with it just this year, change everything up. Main event Rise to Greatness. Secure another title shot. It’s yours.”

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans erupt in cheers as on stage Ace Marshall steps out with Oakley shades and a black reflective jacket. Cassidy Carter comes out to join him by his side.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the ramp way. He snaps his fingers and bobs his head before pointing out to the crowd. Cassidy smiles broadly while stepping in a rhythm around the stage to match the beat.

Phillips: “Next, making his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, accompanied by Cassidy Carter, The Bird Slayer, mud slinger and first of his title, Ace Marshall!"

The two make their way down the ramp. Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Cassidy climbs up on to the apron. Standing along it she raises her head up to the rafters while leaning fully into the top rope. She sways her hips seductively before flipping over it, landing inside the ring on her feet before turning and throwing her arms up and walking toward the center of the ring just as Ace makes his way to the corner. He climbs up it before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the crowd before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for an official to grab just as the match is about to be underway.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall meanwhile had some fun at Syren’s expense, pointing out the lack of team unity on her team.”

Knots: “You’d think being yelled at would help tonight, but I doubt it!”

Sharper: “Syren showing her attitude more and more tonight. She’s finding out her reputation won’t be getting her much. Need to earn things and respect in 2020 in SCW!”

The lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”

There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and as the lights come back up, we find Syren standing in the middle of the stage, adorned in a jacket. The crowd boos but she doesn’t seem to care, spinning around to point to the back of her jacket where we see the words ‘DARK FANTASY’ written.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. The curtains part and CHBK and Alexander Crowe walk out to join her, which only gets more of a negative reaction from the fans. Syren then begins to walk down to the ring, flicking her hair and ignoring the fans at ringside as Alexander Crowe and CHBK follow. As the trio approach the ring, Crowe slides into the ring before sitting on the middle rope and pushing it down, while holding up the top rope. Syren very deliberately walks up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the ring apron before stepping between the ropes. CHBK makes his own way into the ring as Syren walks over to the middle of the ropes, stepping onto the bottom rope with one foot and the middle rope on the other.

Phillips: “Finally, introducing, representing Infamous and accompanied by Alexander Crowe and SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, she hails from Los Angeles, California, this is SYREN!”

She steps off the ropes and walks over to her corner. She slides off her ring jacket and tosses it in the corner. Then she backs into the corner as CHBK leans in and talks to her.

Sharper: “And Syren actually out here. Just after that attack. But with CHBK and Crowe. Not going to come out alone.”

Knots: “But then again, she practically is alone. We know Ace has his team ready to go. Owen too. Selena, we’ve seen her having conversations with Jay Gold and others in recent weeks. It’s there. There’s some respect. We just have Syren berating her team, namely Derek Adonis!”

Sharper: “But there’s one thing Syren. While Ace has won the tournament too, no one has won it as many times as Syren. And she’s hoping that will get everyone to realize the opportunity they have…even if Syren believes she should have it already!”

The bell sounds. Syren runs over and rakes Ace in the eyes. Ace falls over and Syren boots him in the face. Ace falls to the ropes. Syren turns and Selena runs over and forearms her in the jaw and then again. The crowd roars. Selena then grabs her and runs her across the ring. Syren blocks it, getting her feet up and Syren elbows Selena before Syren turns around and Owen hits a dropkick, knocking her up and over. The crowd cheers. Owen then gets up and Selena turns and grabs him and quickly goes for an inside cradle.

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Owen kicks out. Both get up and Owen hits a side headlock into a pin.

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Selena kicks out. Both get up and Selena hits a side headlock on Owen into a pin.

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Owen kicks out and gets free. Both get up and Selena goes for a clothesline. Owen ducks and catches her and goes for a back suplex. Selena backflips through, but Syren pulls her out of the ring and Selena gets to her feet and Syren grabs her and pulls her back to the barricade, slamming her into it. The crowd ohs. Owen sees this and turns to run into the ropes, but Ace gets up and clotheslines him down. The crowd ohs. Ace hooks the leg.

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Owen kicks out.

Sharper; “Selena pulled to the floor. Syren taking her out and Ace gets a two after a vicious clothesline.”

Knots: “Owen didn’t even see him there and literally ran right into it.”

Ace gets up as Syren slides in and gets up and runs over to Ace and clubs him in the back and then again before raking his eyes again. Ace turns to the ropes. Syren kicks him in the ribs over and over. The referee counts, but Syren ignores it.

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Syren keep stomping as Ace covers up.

Sharper: “And Syren stomping away. Not stopping at all!”

Knots: “Why bother? Not like she’ll be disqualified. It’s a four way!”

Sharper: “This Sunday, in the elimination matches after the eight person tags though, that can be a disqualification. So Syren is trying to just take Ace out here!”

Syren then snaps at the official to stop counting before she starts to choke Ace with her boot.

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Owen then runs up behind Syren and pulls her back before hoisting her up and hitting a blue thunder bomb.

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Syren kicks out. She rolls through as Selena rolls in. Owen turns and kicks her in the ribs before turning to Syren. Syren hits a back elbow. She then turns into the ropes and bounces off, but Selena jumps up and hits a gamengiri, knocking her down. Syren hits the mat. Syren rolls over, holding her face and Selena grabs her and hits a back suplex. She gets up and Owen suddenly rolls her up with an inside cradle.

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Selena kicks out. Both get up and Owen hits a dropkick, knocking Selena down. Owen then gets up as Syren rolls to the floor. Owen shrugs and runs into the ropes, bounces off and dives over the top rope and hits a flip dive onto Syren. The crowd cheers. Owen Cruze rolls over.

Sharper: “And Owen takes a risk! But couldn’t help himself. To take a shot at Syren. They’ve had a long history in the past too.”

Knots: “Yeah and Syren probably wouldn’t mind getting a win over him as Owen had her number to some degree last year in early 2019!”

Selena stirs as Ace starts to get up and Selena hits a shoot kick to the thigh. The crowd ohs and Selena kicks him again. She jumps up and hits a spinning back kick. Ace hits the mat and Selena hits a standing moonsault.

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Ace kicks out. Selena gets up. Owen rolls in and Selena turns and goes for a clothesline, but Owen immediately gets the quickness to spin through into a wraparound DDT!

Sharper: “Oh! The agility of Owen Cruze! Almost from standing!”

Owen goes for the pin.

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Selena kicks out. Owen rolls off and turns around and Ace kicks him in the ribs and double underhooks him and plants him with a backbreaker. Ace goes for the pin.

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Owen kicks out. Syren meanwhile grabs a steel chair from under the ring. CHBK walks around and he quickly hops onto the apron. Ace notices him before turning to Syren. Syren slides into the ring with the chair. Ace turns and ducks a chair shot. Syren stops and turns and Selena runs at her and dropkicks the chair back into her face. The crowd roars. Ace smirks. Crowe then slides in and Selena gets up and nails CHBK with a shot. CHBK spins off and down to the floor. Ace grabs Crowe and Crowe goes for the leg. Cassidy rolls her eyes as she rolls into the ring. Ace tries to hold on as Crowe pulls his leg up and Cassidy enters and spears him down. Crowe rolls through and Cassidy gets up. She then looks at Ace. Ace shrugs. He then lunges at Selena, but Selena ducks and both stop and turn around and Selena hits a hurricanrana.

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Ace kicks out.

Sharper: “Syren and Infamous tried to make their play! It failed. Selena and Ace were ready and right back into it! But only two!”

Knots: “Syren doesn’t care about the win. She cares about damage! Why not! Take Ace out and that’s big. Cause some collateral damage. Even better! She hates everyone in there.”

Sharper: “Ace and Selena now getting up and Owen about to get back to his feet.”

Syren slowly stirs on the floor as CHBK gets up too and heads over to him. We see Selena getting up and kicking Ace in the ribs. She turns and runs into the ropes and bounces off before Owen hits a flipping dropkick to the chest. Selena hits the mat. Owen then nips up and Ace hits a clothesline, knocking him down. Owen rolls over and Ace grabs him and pulls him up before hitting a vertical suplex into a float over.

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Owen kicks out. Ace rolls over and gets up and Owen turns and starts to get up. Ace grabs him and whips him into the corner. Ace runs after and Owen gets his boot up. Ace turns and falls, dropping down to his hands and knees. Selena then runs over and jumps off his back and hits a running calf kick to Owen. The crowd ohs. Owen staggers out and Selena turns and runs over and hits a running bulldog. She then goes for the pin on Owen.

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Ace pulls her off. He then pulls her up to her feet and hits the Olympic Slam. The crowd cheers and Ace goes for the pin.

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Owen pulls Ace off. Both get up and Owen quickly hits the Morality. Ace drops to the mat. Owen goes for the pin.

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Syren breaks it up. She then gets up and stomps Ace in the face for good measure before moving over to Owen and stomping him in the face over and over as the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Owen, Selena and Ace just looking for every moment, but here comes Syren!”

Knots: “Looking to just take advantage of everyone down. She took a chair to the face, but she’s just back in there and probably more pissed off!”

Syren grabs the top rope and stomps away on Owen, sending him to the apron. Syren then backs up and turns as Selena suddenly grabs her arm and hits the Paydirt. The crowd ohs and cheers. Selena turns and hooks the leg.

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Syren gets her shoulder up. Selena looks up and grabs Syren and pulls her up. She then looks at her before forearming her in the jaw and then again and again. Selena kicks her in the ribs before whipping her into the ropes. Syren bounces off and Selena goes for the Glass Shard. Syren stops at the ropes. Selena turns and runs at Syren. Syren lowers the top rope and Selena goes up and over and lands on the apron. Syren turns and goes for a hard right, but Selena hits a pump enziguri. Syren staggers back and Owen suddenly springboards to the top rope and hits a diving clothesline. He rolls through. He then turns as Selena jumps to the top rope and hits a springboard hurricanrana into a pin.

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Owen kicks out. Both get up and moves to the corner as Owen forearms Selena and Selena chops Owen. Owen forearms her again and Selena chops him back. As this continues, we see Ace in the corner as CHBK tries to just mess with him, trying to go for his eyes. Ace turns and nails him with a hard right. Owen then knees her in the ribs. He pulls her in by the head. Selena however fights out and spins out. She goes for a short-arm clothesline. Owen ducks and both run to the ropes. Selena jumps to the top rope and goes for the Defying Gravity. Owen ducks. Selena lands on and ends up to a knee. Owen runs over and goes for the Cruze Stomp, but Selena side steps. Owen stops and turns and Syren runs over and hits a running double boot, catching both in the face with her feet.

Sharper: “Selena Frost and Owen Cruze showing both the respect and the scouting they have for one another. Just knowing each other so well.”

Knots: “And Syren had to ruin that!”

Syren then slowly gets up as Ace shoves CHBK back and Syren turns and smirks only for Ace to run at her and unlike last week, he nails Syren with the One Eyed Royal. Syren hits the mat and Ace goes for the pin as we see Cassidy Carter on Crowe’s back on the floor.

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Selena and Owen dive for the pin, but Ace rolls out of the ring. The crowd cheers.

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

The crowd continues to cheer as Ace gets up and Cassidy jumps off and backs off. Alexander Crowe turns and looks at her as we see Ace head over and join Cassidy.

Ace: “Got you this week!”

Sharper: “Ace Marshall hit the One Eyed Royal and this week, Crowe couldn’t break it up thanks to Cassidy. They saw it coming!”

Knots: “And if that happens this Sunday, no matter how many times Syren has won the tournament, she’d have to hope someone will pick or for fate. And I think karma is starting to hit!”

Sharper: “Ace Marshall with the exclamation point and reminding everyone what he can do. A huge win in his third singles match back. Owen Cruze and Selena Frost reminding everyone how close they are. And Syren…Syren finding out that 2020 may not be her year! Karma striking hard tonight!”

Ace Marshall continues to taunt Syren as Owen and Selena slowly get up and watch Syren as the scene slowly fades to black…