Breakdown - January 31, 2018

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharper: “Welcome everyone! Deep in the heart of Texas, Breakdown is on the air! Adam Sharper here with Shawn Winters and the world is still talking about Learning from History.”

Winters: “A night that a lot of people are never going to forget. We have a new Adrenaline Champion, new World Tag Team Champions, and new World Champions and for that last one, we saw something I don’t think we would’ve seen in a long time. Ravyn Taylor and CHBK getting involved all for the purpose of helping Syren pin Jake Starr and become the World Champion.”

Sharper: “A lot of questions there. A lot of answers we are wondering about. Along with that, new tag team champions. Chad Evans and Lexi von Aaron. The former champions, they’ve however got questions of their own. Kennedy Street was given a reprieve in that investigation regarding her. We’re not sure why. And Amy Chastaine, she’s got her eyes firmly on Blake Mason.”

Winters: “He doesn’t even work here, right?”

Sharper: “I thought he left SCW after facing Kelcey Wallace. Wondering a lot there and-“

The horns of "I'm Worth It" by Fifth Harmony begin as the lights dim somewhat, and a few white spotlights dance on the stage in time to the music. Bree Lancaster appears, wearing a tight knee length off-white v-neck dress with silver pumps. She stops at the top of the ramp, with a little amused smirk on her face as the crowd boos.

Give it to me, I'm worth it
Baby, I'm worth it

Bree then looks back the curtain, as if waiting for her assistant Scott Burnside. Instead.... Blake Mason appears. He's dressed impeccably as always in a navy blue double-breasted suit. The crowd boos heavily as they smile at each other and Blake grabs Bree's hand.

Sharper: “Oh my... that's not something I, or anyone else in this building expected to see!”

Winters: “Guess that answers the question from Learning from History of what Bree Lancaster thought about Mason's attack on Amy Chastaine.”

Sharper: “How is he even being allowed to walk to the ring? He was taken out by security last Sunday, he doesn't have a contract!”

Bree and Blake start down the ramp, as Scott Burnside finally appears behind them. Two crossing spotlights follow the trio's progress towards the ring. Jason Phillips watches them pass by somewhat confused.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the ring the Classy One... Bree Lancas-”

Scott hurries over and pulls Phillips's arm down, the mic away from his mouth. He then says something into Phillips' ear. Phillips looks over at Bree and Blake, who are waiting near the ring steps impatiently. Scott nods. Phillips shrugs and nods. Scott backs away and Bree puts her foot on the bottom step, as the lights return to normal.

Phillips: “I've just been instructed to make the introduction as follows.... please welcome to the ring, being accompanied by Scott Burnside and Blake Mason... the Classy One herself.... Bree Mason...”

Bree practically beams as she goes up the steps. She waits for Blake to get on the apron as well and he opens the ropes for her to step through. The crowd boos even harder, if that's possible.

Sharper: “Did he just say Bree Mason? So not only are these two back together, but they're married?!”

Winters: “That's what he was told to say. SCW just got a whole lot more interesting!”

Blake keeps a hold of Bree's hand, holding it up as she makes a small circle around the ring. He keeps his eyes on her the whole time, ignoring the crowd. Once she's completed the circle, Scott hands her a mic he's grabbed from the timekeeper and her music fades out.

Bree: “This is a sight that I’m sure all of you are looking at and you’re making all of your judgements and getting on twitter and wondering what is happening after we had our split. But allow me to make this nice and simple. Blake and I are back together….and I am officially Mrs. Mason…and Bree Mason should be standing here as the World Champion!”

The crowd boos as Bree looks around.

Bree: “See, instead, we had someone who had no business in MY match, a match I earned, and she stole the match with the help of her wife and a so-called legend in this sport. And she didn’t beat me. Instead, went right for Jake Starr and that’s because we all know had that happened, I’d have taken it all and shown why you don’t get between someone who is Ambitchous and who demands the World Championship!”

Bree looks around as the crowd boos some more. Blake just smiles and nods.

Bree: “So I’m going to make this nice and simple. Mr. D, since you’re so big on your fairness and claims that well, if you’re so good, you’ll just beat her too…she didn’t beat me, she didn’t do it fairly, oh, and let’s just add, she made you look like a complete fool. That’s your hero! That’s the woman you HANDED a title shot, claiming she deserved it, and she stole it like some nothing thief. You got played!”

Winters: “Hard to deny that.”

Bree smirks and chuckles a bit.

Bree: “So if you want to make her regret her decision and you want to make the right choice…I’m right here and I will make sure that your champion is a classy one. But if you don’t…I have no problem making sure that anyone that will listen will realize just how questionable your decision-making is and that I will get the championship opportunity I DESERVE!”

The crowd boos. Bree looks right at the camera before then starting to back up.

Bree: “Now that’s for you to think about D…This isn’t hard. But what also isn’t hard to understand is why this man next to me is standing here with me? No, he’s not back. You all don’t deserve him.”

The crowd boos.

Bree: “But Blake…how about you make things a bit clearer?”

The crowd boos more. Blake takes the microphone and looks around. The crowd’s negative reaction grows. Blake looks at them, peering out. He then smirks before starting to speak.

Blake: “Don’t boo too loud. The headache you may be causing Amy Chastaine backstage may be too much for her to bear.”

The boos continue.

Sharper: “Come on…”

Blake: “First off, as Bree made clear, I am not back. I am not part of the SCW roster. I have nothing to do with them and I don’t plan to change that. See, instead, I have this.”

Blake reaches into his pocket and holds up a small card.

Blake: “A manager’s licence. See, I am going to stand by my WIFE and make sure she gets everything she deserves and more. Like a World Championship opportunity. Like the spotlight like she deserves. Like fair opportunities and no more games. But on top of that, I had to make sure I did one thing and that was at Learning from History taking that moralistic, high-handed, self-absorbed reformed alcoholic and remind her that she is not better than anyone and especially not my Bree!”

The crowd boos.

Blake: “I’ve heard everything you did to Bree, calling her out for the fact that she takes what she deserves and she carries herself with class. You’re just jealous that at your stage of your career, you don’t have the opportunities she had and you refuse to be happy for someone that genuinely is going to be one of the biggest stars in this sport. And after you’ve driven your own sister-in-law through the mud, holding her to a higher standard than you do yourself…evident in the fact that you needed US to force SCW to put you in rehab so you didn’t yet again humiliate yourself and prove that you were unfit to be a mother to your children….I decided to remind you that your actions have consequences and that’s when I pulled you out, just after you lost your Tag Team Championship…just after you let someone else down…just after you couldn’t be your own hero and planted you on that apron.”

The crowd boos as Blake walks over to the apron and points to it. He then walks back to the middle of the ring.

Blake: “And you didn’t have to do that. You could’ve actually been understanding. You could’ve mended fences with Bree. But you think you’re better than everyone and well-“

We then see Amy Chastaine storming out from the back. The crowd erupts in cheers. Amy takes a few more steps before we see Kennedy Street running out with her and a few other officials come out too. Amy gets a few feet forward before Kennedy grabs her arm and holds her back. The officials also get in front of Amy and stop her from heading to the ring. Blake turns and smiles, walking up to the ropes.

Blake: “Come on! Come in this ring. Come and show just how that’s all it takes for you to put her as your priority. And if you touch me, I will sue you and SCW for everything their worth.”

The crowd boos. Amy just stops as Kennedy keeps watching her.

Blake: “Because as I said, I’m not on the roster. I’m just a manager. I’m Bree’s manager and if you want to touch me, get your petty revenge…it’s going to cost you.”

The crowd boos. “I’m Worth It” by Fifth Harmony starts to play. Amy just looks in the ring, right at Blake Mason as Blake backs up and smirks. Bree Lancaster wraps her arm around Blake and the crowd boos some more. Amy just rolls her eyes and pulls away from the officials. She then starts to back away with Kennedy Street.

Sharper: “Blake Mason is apparently back. He attacks Amy Chastaine, he runs her down, and knowing that young lady in the ring next to him, I can’t buy any of what he’s selling. And then he points out he’s not the roster.”

Winters: “Well maybe he’s not. So he’s right. He’s a businessman. He’s a smart man too.”

Sharper: “And not to be lost in that, Bree Lancaster-“

Winters: “Mason.”

Sharper: “Bree Mason is demanding a title shot.”

Winters: “And Blake may be doing the representation!”

Amy Chastaine walks to the back, clearly upset as Blake Mason and Bree Lancaster remain in the ring, embraced. The camera remains on them for a moment before we cut backstage.

We open up backstage as we see Spirit Dansby walking backstage. The crowd boos a bit and Spirit heads over to the locker room of Past, Present, Future and knocks on the door. She waits a moment and we then see London and Paris step out.

London: “Spirit! Come on in. You don’t need to knock, you’re one of us!”

Spirit: “Well about that…can I…can I talk to Sienna?”

Paris: “Of course.”

Paris & London glance back.

Paris & London: “Sienna!”

Spirit looks in as Regan walks over and pats her on the back.

Regan: “Don’t worry. We’ve got your back. Seems like something that needs to happen around here.”

Regan turns and heads off as Sienna walks over.

Sienna: “Spirit! Come on in-“

Spirit: “Actually, I can’t…I have to work…but about that. I…”

Sienna: “You can work from here. You don’t have to worry about interviewing people who don’t respect you and who don’t realize your talents and just see you as easy prey. You can focus on interviewing the stars….Us…”

Spirit: “I’m honoured, I really am….but…my job is to interview everyone.”

Sienna: “Not anymore.”

Spirit: “Sienna…I can’t. I can’t risk it. I have-“

Sienna: “Relax. We’ll take care of it. Miks…get her a drink. Spirit…take a seat. Enjoy that you’ve made it to the top tier where you belong too.”

Spirit looks around and Sienna wraps her arm around her and leads her in. Josh Hudson looks at her and smiles as the crowd boos some more and the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

We return backstage as we see Amy Chastaine running her hand through her hair with Kennedy Street with her. We then see Wyatt Lancaster, Amy’s husband, walking over to her.

Wyatt: “You okay?”

Amy: “Yeah fine…”

Wyatt: “You know you can’t do anything tonight. The doctors-“

Amy: “Yeah well…I’m sick of dealing with self-absorbed people who can’t understand reality.”

Wyatt: “I’ll happily take care of that if need be.”

Amy: “No…no…”

Kennedy: “Just, we need to relax here.”

Amy: “Well I’m getting a shot at Blake. I’m not letting him do what he did and get away with it.”

Wyatt: “Yeah, well, there’s a lot on the plate.”

Kennedy: “Tag titles…the investigation…now Blake…”

Amy: “Well, I’m only going to be on the shelf for so long and when that’s done…I’m coming to kick someone’s ass.”

The crowd roars as Amy walks off with Wyatt following after her with Kennedy Street.

Bill Barnhart vs. Angelica Jones

Television Championship Eliminator

Philips: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest, scheduled for one fall, is a Television Title Eliminator! Introducing first “Bulldog” Bill Barnhart!

“Confident” by Demi Lovato begins to play as the lights in the arena go dark. We watch as pink spotlights flash around the entrance area. After a short time we see “Bulldog” Bill Barnhart step out from the backstage area with his English Bulldog, Iris, strutting along beside him. Iris is wearing a pink diamond-studded dog collar and there is a pink leash attached to the collar and the leash trails behind her as she comes down the entrance ramp toward the ring. The fans don’t particularly care for Bill Barnhart and they let him know it with boos and taunts. Barnhart ignores them as he is here to wrestle and not cater to the fans. Even as the fans yell louder at him and throw trash at him he ignores them. When Barnhart arrives at the ringside area he bends down and grabs the leash of Iris and hands it to a ringside assistant who holds onto the leash and keeps Iris at ringside to watch Bill’s match. Barnhart gives Iris a kiss on the nose and then he climbs the ring steps to the ring apron. Bill then walks along the ring apron and when he reaches the middle of the ropes he ducks through the ropes into the ring. He walks around the ring playing the crowd but that only incites them to boo him more. Barnhart again ignores the rude fans as he backs into a corner to await the start of his match.

Philips: And his opponent, “The Dragon” Angelica Jones!

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

"I Lost My Miiiiiiind..."

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

Sharper: Both of them are frustrated, they have to be; Angelica with the fact that Chad and Lexi became tag champions…

Winters: …yeah, and Bill Barnhart wants an Adrenaline Title shot.

Sharper: BUT they have to forget that right now. Neither can afford to lose focus because tonight, both of these veterans have an opportunity to cash in on a golden opportunity.

Winters: Nice pun.

Barnhart blindsides Angelica when she isn’t looking to start the match. He continues to pour down rights and lefts which staggers her against the ropes. He Irish whips her into the ropes but she rebounds with a spinning heel kick but it doesn’t quite take him down. She connects with a standing dropkick that staggers him. She hits the ropes again but he drops her with a hard shoulder block. Barnhart throws more right hands that backs Angelica up into a nearby corner. He whips her into the opposite corner, charges in, and splashes her in the corner. He lets her stagger out of the corner before catching her with an atomic drop. He covers…

1…Kickout!

Angelica rolls to the outside to break his momentum.

Sharper: Smart move by Jones.

Winters: Yeah, you don’t want to let Barnhart continue with this momentum he’s built up.

Barnhart goes outside after her. He whips her violently into the steel steps. He pulls her up and body slams her on the outside. He rolls her back into the ring. Barnhart gets back in the ring, takes Angelica, and sets her up for a pile driver…

Sharper: Wait! Not a pile driver! It’s banned!

Winters: Is he crazy?!

The referee warns Bill Barnhart about the use of the pile driver. This distracts him long enough to allow Angelica to escape and strike out with a pele kick. Angelica hits the ropes and comes back with a sudden Stubborn Bitch kick to the side of his head. Bill tries to rise up to his feet but gets caught with a sudden series of moves, starting with a low basement dropkick to the face, running back off the ropes and following it up with a neck snapper, and then a swinging neck breaker as he tries to get back to his feet. Angelica hits the ropes and goes for the Divine Impact but Barnhart rolls out of the way...but Angelica lands on her feet!

Sharper: Amazing agility from Angelica Jones!

Winters: It’s not often you see someone land on their feet after missing that move.

Angelica charges and rolls through a Bill Barnhart clothesline attempt, kicks up, and strikes a frankensteiner! Angelica runs off the ropes and hits the Divine Impact for a cover…

1…

2…Kickout!

Sharper: Two count created by Jones after the Divine Impact.

Winters: Still too early to put away a powerhouse like Barnhart.

Jones waits as Bill Barnhart gets to his feet, she then kicks him in the gut and goes for the Hot Shot but he back drops out of it. He then rushes off the ropes and comes back with a massive lariat clothesline that flips Jones head over heels!

Sharper: Angelica was turned inside out with that clothesline!

Winters: Like I said, too early to count him out.

Barnhart hooks Jones in a torture rack. The referee is right there to check for a submission but Jones says no. After about ten to fifteen seconds Barnhart turns it into an Argentine neck breaker. He then whips her into the ropes and delivers a huge power slam. He covers…)

1…

2…

…3NO! Angelica shoots her right shoulder up off of the mat!

Barnhart measures Jones as she slowly pulls herself up and he drops her with a bulldog! Another cover…

1…

2…

…3NO! Angelica with another kick out!

Sharper: You have to be impressed with Barnhart. He is keeping the pressure on Jones.

Winters: But he can’t seem to put her away.

Barnhart whips her into the ropes and goes for another clothesline but Jones ducks under, rebounds off the other side, and comes off with a flying forearm smash! Jones kips up to a loud roar from the audience! Barnhart scrambles back to his feet only to get met with a superkick from Jones that sends him tumbling to the outside!

Sharper: Barnhart to the outside.

Winters: That may be the best for him, he can’t let Jones pick up the pace of this match. He will lose in a fast paced match…wait, what is Angelica doing?!

Angelica hits the ropes, leaps onto the top rope and uses it as a springboard to complete a Flipping Seated Senton from inside the ring to the outside, taking down Bill Barnhart!

Sharper: MY GOD! What a high risk, high reward offensive move from Angelica Jones!

Winters: I have never seen anything like that!

Angelica rolls Bill Barnhart back into the ring. She waits as he pulls himself up to his feet. She springboards off the top and connects with a flying forearm! Angelica then goes for a split legged moonsault! She connects! The cover…

1…

2…

…3NO! Barnhart gets a shoulder up!

Angelica goes over to a corner and starts kicking the mat…

Sharper: She’s tuning up the band.

Winters: This is her sister Kayla’s move, the Kaylan Wind Kick.

Sharper: Well didn’t Kayla steal one of her moves last Breakdown?

Winters: True.

Barnhart pulls himself up. He turns around and Angelica goes for the kick but Barnhart catches the foot, spins her around, and catches her with a sleeper hold!

Sharper: The sleeper!

Winter: Barnhart is well versed in the sleeper hold.

Barnhart tries to lock it in tight, tries to shake her violently, but Angelica uses all of her remaining energy to charge forward with Barnhart still refusing to let go of his grip on the hold, Angelica charges towards a corner and climbs up the corner, flips backward, landing on top of Barnhart for the cover…

1…

2…

….3!

DING! DING! DING!

Philips: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, “The Dragon” Angelica Jones!

Sharper: What a counter! What a counter to Sweet Dreams!

Winters: She ran to a nearby corner and Barnhart refused to let go of his grip on the hold, he wanted to put her to sleep, but that proved to be his downfall when Angelica fell back onto him, forcing HIS OWN shoulders onto the mat!

Sharper: Right, and Barnhart did not release the hold in time. The referee counted him down and Angelica picks up a sudden victory.

Angelica Jones has her arm raised and looks around. She winces a bit and looks around. She pulls her arm again and looks at Barnhart before starting to head off.

We cut backstage as we open up in the SCW interview area. We see Marie Jones standing there and looking around. We then see the cameraman lean in and extend a microphone.

Marie: “Are you serious?”

???: “Yeah, sorry. Don’t know where she is.”

Marie takes the microphone.

Marie: “It’s almost like there’s a hint here. I spent the last two months showing that I could hang with some of the best…former World Champions. And even Christy…she needed to get any advantage she could just to beat me. And I could stand here and maybe like a certain World Champion…I guess, I’m guessing here….I could get sick of it and just give up on what I’m doing and take the easy route. Sorry, but that’s not how I’m wired. I did that and I’m not going down that route again. Heck, Kimberly Williams, my twin sister was willing to attack Christy after our match just to get me happy, but it wasn’t worth it.”

Marie pauses for a moment.

Marie: “The last two months were some of the hardest months of my career and I was facing some of the best wrestlers on the planet and I loved it….I’m just getting started. I came to SCW a year ago to face the best and I got my taste and I liked it. And the Crown Jewel of Professional Wrestling…I call myself that. I need to earn it here and I’m just getting started!”

We then see Marie bring the microphone down before she then looks around. She sighs and puts the microphone down. She then turns and walks off as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown as we see a shot of Dylan Howell standing outside of one of the locker rooms. He is pounding on the door of the room.

Dylan: “ADDY! Let me in! We can still talk! LET ME TALK TO ADDY!”

We then see Derek Adonis, Manvel and Cookie in the background as Ikiro Yoshida starts to head towards him. Ikiro just extends his hand as Tanahashi translates for Ikiro’s Japanese.

Tanahashi: “Maybe you need to give it space-“

Dylan pounds on the door again.,

Dylan: “ADDY! Let me talk to it!”

Adonis: “Dude…you need to control yourself!”

Manvel: “Yeah daddy. This just makes you look desperate.”

Dylan turns.

Dylan: “Wait…do you think? I mean…I just want to.”

Ikiro says something.

Tanahashi: “It will come back to you if you love it and it loves you.”

Cookie: “Uh yeah…totally that!”

Cookie smiles as Dylan then starts to back away. He then nods. The door opens and we see Gable Winchester step out.

Dylan: “Sorry….sorry…I’ll be good. Still…I want to…shake your hand later. I’ll behave….sorry.”

Dylan turns and walks off. Ikiro Yoshida walks off with him as Gable looks stunned. He then looks around, almost expecting something else before we cut away.

Maddie Chase vs. Max Kane

The arena goes dark and spotlights shine on the entrance area as a shower of fireworks erupt. The chorus begins as "Best Damn Thing” by Avril Levigne plays over the speakers in the arena. Madison Chase slowly walks out and stops at the middle of the entrance landing and she can barely contain her excitement looking out into the crowd. Stars start to shine all over the Tron, and the arena, as she looks around and smiles, posing and pointing to the air while the camera’s flash taking pictures of her. Madison giggles and then she starts skipping down the ramp toward the ring while ruffling up her hair. When she arrives at the ring Madison slides in and stays on her knees as she smirks looking around the arena. She takes off her jacket and covers her mouth, giggling some more. She then climbs to the second turnbuckle and points at the crowd and yells "Yeah!" Madison gets down and hops in the ring waving to the crowd. She then takes up residence in a corner to await the arrival of her opponent Max Kane. While waiting she talks to the Referee to make sure they understand how to officiate her match. This is the World According to Maddie.

Phillips: Our first participant in this match hails from Malibu, California, and she stands in at 5 feet two inches and 115 pounds, she is “America’s Sweetheart” Madison Chase!!!

Upon hearing the announcement of her name Maddie again prances around the ring to play the crowd before returning to a corner to await the arrival of her opponent.

Sharper: Madison Chase appears very confident for this match.

Winters: Considering she defeated the large man Bill Barnhart several weeks ago she has every right to be confident for any match she is assigned to.

"Suck My Kiss" hits the speakers and the light flash in sync with the bass. After a few seconds, Max Kane is propelled from underneath the ramp into the air. The crowd ooohs as he then lands on his feet and smirks to the camera. The young man is sporting a pair of black shades, black and silver jacket to match his black and silver wrestling pants. He then opens his jacket to reveal that he's wearing a "Mara Kade World Tour" to which he smirks. Max looks around before pointing to the camera. Max starts playing air guitar to the song and then he stops and gives the twin pistols motion to the camera to indicate that he's beginning his walk down the ring. Max flashes a smile as he quickly makes his way down the ramp to the ring. Max again eyes the camera before putting his arms up in the air for the crowd. The youngster looks at some of the crowd and is seen saying something that isn't picked up by the audio. Max then turns and walks up the ring steps and along the ring apron before stepping through the ropes into the ring. He removes his shades and then jumps on the top turnbuckle before walking on the top rope and then performing a back flip, landing on his feet in the ring. Max looks around and points to every section of the arena before extending his arms with his hands open once again. Max goes into the corner opposite of where Maddie Chase is located and he takes off his jacket and t-shirt.

Phillips: Hailing from San Francisco, California, standing in at 5 feet 11 inches and 210 pounds he is “MAD” Max Kane!!!

Max plays the crowd again before settling back into the corner.

Sharper: A very positive and confident Max Kane. However I’m wondering why Dante McCaffery and Jack Parker didn’t accompany Max to the ring upon his entrance.

Winters: Bill Barnhart was very positive and confident when he faced Madison Chase recently and his over-confidence cost him the match. Also it isn’t your place to question why someone might change up their entrance now and then. I’m sure Kane has a good reason for this modification.

Sharper: Both are high-flying technical wrestlers so this match should prove to be very interesting. I believe the factor that might decide this match is that Max tends to take more chances with his high flying maneuvers but if he can keep himself in control he could win this match.

Winters: Let’s see how it ends up.

The Referee calls both wrestlers to join him in the middle of the ring. He issues pre-match information concerning the rules of this match and that he expects to be very hard on rule-breaking. He then inspects Maddie to ensure she doesn’t have any foreign objects on her. Satisfied that she is clean of foreign objects he turns his attention to Max Kane. Immediately Max turns away and refuses to allow the Referee to inspect him for foreign objects. The Referee informs Kane if he doesn’t allow the inspection then he will call the match right now as a Disqualification win for Madison Chase. Max Kane turns around and allows the Referee to inspect him and the Referee finds that Kane is also clean.

Winters: What the hell was that? If you have nothing to hide then you have no reason to hide it.

Sharper: Maybe just a round of mind games to get under the skin of Madison.

The Referee tells both wrestlers to return to their corners to await the Timekeeper’s bell to officially start this match. Both are headed back to their corners when the bell rings. Madison continues walking toward her corner while Max spins around and charges toward Chase. He is coming up quickly behind her and the fans are trying to warn her but we’re not sure if she can hear them. When Madison is a few feet from the corner she spins around to see Max charging at her. Chase leaps into the air and somersaults over the top of Kane. This causes Max to miss the hit he was attempting to put on Madison and he slams into the corner and he slips through the ropes. We are not sure if he hit his head or shoulder on the turnbuckle couplings but we did see he landed hard into the corner.

Sharper: Ouch!

Max Kane is pulling himself out of the corner and he is massaging his shoulder so it appears he may have hit his shoulder on the couplings in the corner. Madison Chase sees the opening and she runs up behind Max Kane and she pulls him upright and then, standing to his side, she places her leg behind his legs, and her arm across his throat, and she drags Kane backward, taking out his legs, and when he hits the mat Madison jumps on top of him and goes for the pin.

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Max gets his shoulder up and in the process he is able to toss Maddie to the side. Kane rolls over and gets to his feet but he smartly backs into the corner and sticks his leg through the ropes to cause the Referee to call for Chase to back off until he can get Max off the ropes. We see Jack Parker and Dante McCaffery come out from the backstage area and they run down the ramp to the ring. They take up residence at ringside which causes Maddie Chase to be concerned about interference from those two. The Referee assures Chase that he’s in charge of this match and he will not hesitate to call a disqualification on Max Kane if there is interference on his behalf. Even with this assurance Madison continues to complain to the Referee to get him to make Dante and Jack leave the ringside area. The Referee informs Madison since they are part of Max Kane’s team, and they are not causing trouble, he is not able to order them to leave the ringside area.

Sharper: This appears to be a recipe for disaster for Madison Chase.

Winters: Stop your complaining. Nothing has happened and probably nothing will happen.

Max Kane is starting to get up and he is currently on his knees. Madison Chase charges him to administer more damage but Max lunges at her and hits her hard in the midsection with his head. This knocks the wind out of Maddie but it doesn’t knock her down. Kane gets to his feet and he grabs the arm of Chase and whips her into the ropes and catches her with a clothesline on the rebound and this drops Maddie to the mat. Max grabs the arm of Maddie again and drags her to her feet. Once he has her on her feet he lands a few forearm smashes before launching Chase into the ropes. This time, however, Maddie grabs the ropes and doesn’t rebound off them. Kane charges Chase and as he tries to clothesline her over the ropes Maddie drops down to the mat and Max flies over the ropes onto the arena floor. Dante and Jack quickly run to assist Max and help him get to his feet while the Referee starts a count on Kane on the outside of the ring.

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Sharper: Smart for Madison Chase to hold back and not cause the Referee to stop his count on Max Kane.

Winters: Kane has a chance to catch his breath. The guy’s nuts so if he’s going to run around like that, may as well get the added benefit here.

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Max returns inside the ring breaking the Referee’s count. Max and Maddie lock up and Max gains the advantage and he backs Maddie into the corner. Kane is landing blows on Chase and the Referee steps in to demand a break since Maddie is on the ropes. Max stops the blows and he maneuvers in position to ensure the Referee has his back to the corner where Madison is located. Chase is about to come out of the corner to go on the attack on Kane but Dante and Jack reach up and grab her legs preventing her from getting out of the corner. Max continues to distract the Referee but the Referee tires of arguing with Kane so he quickly turns around to see Jack and Dante holding onto the legs of Madison Chase. The Referee has had enough and he orders the two to return to the backstage area or he will call a disqualification on Max Kane due to interference. We see Kane motion to the two to leave the ringside area and return backstage and the two run from the ringside area and up the ramp and disappear backstage. The Referee turns toward Maddie and Max and motions for them to get back to the action.

Sharper: That was close to a disqualification for interference. Not sure why the Referee didn’t call it and end the match.

Winters: That pesky referee’s judgement. Then again, both young, probably for the best in this case.

Once again Madison Chase and Max Kane lock up and push and shove for position. Madison drops to the mat and with a leg sweep takes Max off his feet. When the two are back on their feet Madison whips Max into the ropes and catches him with a drop kick on the rebound. She then drags Max to his feet and leans him back on the ropes. Chase then runs to the opposite side of the ring where she rebounds off the ropes and dives at Kane. Max dives out of the way and Madison flies through the ropes landing hard on the arena floor. She appears to be hurt from the landing on the concrete floor but she is moving.

Sharper: Here we go again back on the arena floor.

Winters: Will be interesting to see what happens next.

Max Kane goes into the corner and looks down at Madison Chase who has gotten to her knees and she is half way between the ring and the wooden barricade. The Referee is about to start his count on Chase when Max Kane climbs to the top of the corner ropes. When the Referee realizes that Kane is likely to executed a seriously dangerous maneuver on Chase on the outside of the ring he orders him to get down off the ropes. Instead of complying with the Referee’s demand Max Kane leaps off the ropes and flies toward Madison Chase with a flip dive. Max lands the move on Madison causing her to crash hard to the arena floor. However in the process of landing the high-flying move on Chase we see Kane crash hard into the barricade. The Referee starts a count on the two wresters on the outside of the time.

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Both wrestlers are stirring but neither has recovered enough to get to their feet and return into the ring to break the count.

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Madison Chase has managed to get to her knees but she isn’t able to get to her feet yet. Max Kane is stirring also and trying to pull himself up using the barricade as something to hold onto.

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The Referee calls for the bell when he reaches a ten count on both wrestlers which results in a double count-out.

DING...DING...DING!!!

Phillips: Ladies and Gentlemen, this match has been declared a Draw due to double count-out.

Sharper: Well there you go. Another high-risk maneuver and he overshot it a bit and took himself out! Kane…well I don’t even know what to say. He’s got no sense!

Winters: That may be why he’s so dangerous and with the Network. Consequences be damned. He’s going to leave a mark.

Sharper: Maddie Chase unable to get into the ring. Kane too. And not the result Maddie wanted. Kane…I don’t even know. Maybe that was what he wanted.

The crowd boos as we cut to the back.

We open up to see Mr. D walking backstage.

Sharper: “The boss…he’s on the move.”

Winters: “Maybe looking for Ravyn, for Syren…”

We then see Mr. D walking over to the door of Past, Present, Future.”

Sharper: “Wait a minute…”

He knocks on the door. A few moments pass and the door opens. Paris Truelove opens the door and smirks.

Paris: “Oh this is rich-“

Mr. D: “Is Spirit here?”

We then wait a moment as Paris looks back and Regan Street steps forward, opening the door and stepping forward.

Regan: “Oh this is great. Come on, please tell me you’re here to tell me to knock that bitch’s head off.”

Mr. D: “No…I’m here because you have an employee of mine who apparently isn’t willing to do their job.”

Regan: “Well you didn’t protect her, so she’s with us and she only talks to us.”

Mr. D: “Oh, in that case, tell her she’s fired.”

The crowd roars. Regan laughs.

Regan: “You serious? What? Need to show you have any balls after proving you got played. So now you’re going after announcers after not giving a damn. Yeah…that’s-“

Mr. D: “Either get her out here, or I’m going to a lot more. I’m not in the mood.”

Regan: “Oh I am.”

Mr. D: “Then fine-“

Spirit: “Wait!”

Mr. D steps away and Spirit steps past Regan.

Spirit: “Look…they insisted-“

Regan: “You’re with us.”

Mr. D: “You can be. And if they pay you, fine…but you’re employed by SCW. So you work with what we give you. As for Sam Raine, I’ve fined her for her little joke.”

Regan: “Oh no…not a fine. Hell, just like you’re probably going to give Syren a firm spanking-“

Mr. D: “Okay, bye.”

Mr. D turns and heads off.

Spirit: “Wait! I’ll do what I need to do…sorry…just…sorry.”

Mr. D turns and glances at Regan.

Regan: “Spirit. You need anything, just come to us. And D…pathetic…really pathetic.”

Mr. D looks at her, glaring as Spirit turns and heads off. Mr. D just heads off too and the scene ends.

COMMERCIALS

We open up to see a shot of Adam Sharper and Shawn Winters at ringside.

Sharper: “Tensions high here at Breakdown and part of the reason is that we are still stunned regarding the events of Learning from History…”

“Beautiful is Boring” by BONES starts to play as the Learning from History logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Jake Starr in the ring. This is followed by a still of him on the top rope with Bree Lancaster down.

Winters: “Jake Starr had Bree Lancaster down. He had gone to the top rope, setting up for the Shooting Five Star and then CHBK and Ravyn Taylor put their plan into action.”

A still is shown of CHBK superkicking Tommy Valentine on the floor. This is followed by a still of Ravyn Taylor in the ring with a steel chair, nailing Jake Starr in the head.

Sharper: “CHBK hit the Bittersweet Ending on Tommy Valentine. Ravyn Taylor hits Jake Starr in the head with the steel chair. And Syren then realized what had happened.”

We see a still of Syren smiling. This is followed by a still of Syren holding the SCW World Championship as Ravyn and CHBK raise her arms.

Winters: “Realized what happened and didn’t protest at all. Took the win and the World Championship. Six time World Champion, five times undisputed, one time interim!”

Sharper: “And folks, standing by, with Jessica Winters, two of the victims of this plot, the former World Champion, Jake Starr and Tommy Valentine.”

We then cut backstage to see Jessica Winters standing in the locker room and we see Jake Starr standing next to her. Tommy Valentine can be seen pacing behind her.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. Jake, thanks to the actions of Ravyn Taylor and CHBK and Syren taking advantage, you are now no longer the World Champion. You went from thinking you’d retain to being pinned in the middle of the ring.”

Jake: “And looks like Dark Fantasy wanted to relive the past and on top of that, I can’t help but enjoy the irony that Ravyn Taylor had to take my head off with a steel chair, taking the fine that comes with it, just to get the job done. But I guess we just saw Syren show her true colours. She wanted the World Title more than anything and whereas I, for everything people can tag me with, I’m egotistical. I’m a jackass. I’m a piece of crap. When I took myself to the limit, I still got it done in that ring and won the title outright. At the end of the day, I could’ve take the easy route. I could’ve had a Trios Tournament cash-in that saw me shoot Alistaire Allocco out of a God damned cannon into a brick wall with me running over to grab a pin-“

Jessica: “Actually, I’m pretty confident you could not have-“

Jake: “Not the point! The point is that I fought for it and Syren, for 99% of that match was willing to do the same. Instead, a legend in this sport and one of the most devious women in this company handed her the title on a silver platter and she couldn’t resist. Well, Syren, let’s see if there’s anything left in you that shows what her true colours are. I already see people standing up and getting into line. Bree LANCASTER, screw this Mason crap, won’t shut up and frankly, I’ve figured out how Blake Mason can get through every night with everyone booing the hell out of him, he’s just deaf from Bree’s screeching. Well, Bree can have her shot or whatever if that’s what D or whoever is making calls says, after I’m done with her. I don’t care about D looking a fool. I don’t care about any of that because I was a fighting champion and I happily was willing to take both of you on, but Syren, if you’re going to beat me, God damn it, it better be with me flat on my back and with you taking me out, not Ravyn or CHBK. So, whoever is making the call, I want my rematch and let’s see what type of champion, and person, Syren is!”

The crowd roars. Jessica turns as we see Tommy still pacing.

Jessica: “That’s as clear as it gets. And Tommy, Tommy Valentine, you were superkicked by CHBK, something you know well. A bit of coming full circle. That’s how it all began with CHBK and Dark Fantasy years ago and-“

Tommy grabs the microphone.

Tommy: “And I thought Syren was better than that too. I called her a friend. Even when David went to Regan, I was willing to give Syren someone to talk to. She wants to toss that down the river, that’s fine with me. But you know what…I don’t care if I get a match. That can be what Jake wants. What I want…I want to see someone take that smile off her face and I have no problem stooping a bit lower to get it-“

Jake: “Tommy-“

Tommy: “No, Jake. See I’m not here to be a convenient tool for people to step over. So CHBK, Ravyn, Syren, if I get my hands on any of you in a match, in a fight, I’m not looking to win a title. I’m not looking to do anything…but remind you, you don’t screw with me! There’s no more respect here and come the Trios Tournament…yeah Syren, you and I are on the same team…and trust me…maybe I will force you to drag me to the finals and win just so I can use that contract to take you down!”

The crowd roars. Jessica turns and looks at the camera.

Jessica: “Jake Starr and Tommy Valentine, clearly upset. Jake asking for a rematch. Tommy for a fight. We’ll see what happens as we’re waiting for any sign of what the boss is going to do on matters regarding the World Championship. Adam?”

Sharper: “Thank you Jessica.”

We cut to a wide shot of the arena, panning across the crowd.

Sharper: “And Mr. D has been active tonight, but not where we figured.”

Winters: “He’s dealing with the nickel and dime stuff he was, for lack of a better word, he just wasn’t worried about when he was dealing with this investigation. And he may still be dealing with the investigation.”

Sharper: “A lot of people are wondering about his judgement. We’ll see what happens here tonight.”

We cut backstage to see Dylan Howell with the Golden Triangle and Ikiro Yoshida and Tanahashi.

Dylan: “Look…I’ll be fine. You can trust me.”

Ikiro says something.

Tanahashi: “You sure. We’ll come with you.”

Adonis: “Totally on your side. Plus, I can pass out copies of the KABLAMA Sutra!”

The crowd roars.

Dylan: “No…I said I’d shake his hand…and….”

Dylan pauses and takes a deep breath.

Dylan: “I’m a man of my word.”

Dylan turns and heads off.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell said he’d shake Gable Winchester’s hand. Will he do that? We’ll find out next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

We return to see a cameraman walking into a room backstage and we see a desk with several papers, some with doodles on them and we then see a figure spin around in a computer chair and look at the screen, revealing Leviticus! The crowd cheers.

Leviticus: “Welcome to the Marketing Directors T-shirt and Magic Emporium. Why magic? Because every t-shirt I sell gets sold out! Do you want to show your support for the Lizard Club?”

Leviticus holds up a t-shirt from behind him.

Leviticus: “You can show it off! Just buy a t-shirt, any stand in this building and on the SCW website at home.”

Leviticus then throws the shirt behind him.

Leviticus: “Or maybe you want to show you’re classy…”

Leviticus turns and reaches under his desk and pulls up a flask.

Leviticus: “This is Bree’s own sweat. How do we know? We don’t! But it’s classy! And you can be too just by being around it! And finally!”

Leviticus tosses the flask behind him. It shatters on the ground behind him as we see him grabbing a megaphone.

Leviticus: “Or you can get the Regan Street promo assistor! If you need everyone to know you’re pissed off and going to beat someone ass down, you can make sure everyone knows and guess what!”

Leviticus presses a button and a cat roar is heard.

Leviticus: “Even with extra Hellcat action. All that and more…courtesy of the Man of a Thousand Nicknames Leviticus himself!”

Leviticus poses as the crowd roars.

We then cut to see Mr. D walking through the backstage area, clearly annoyed and we then see Bree Lancaster and Blake Mason walking over to him.

Blake: “D….looks like we can help you out with your latest screw up-“

Mr. D cuts him off.

Mr. D: “Are you under contract?”

Blake: “Don’t need to be. I’m Bree’s manager.”

Mr. D: “Great. I don’t need to listen to you.”

Blake: “Excuse me. Bree deserves the World Championship and trust me…you really should listen to me.”

Mr. D just ignores him and walks off as Bree just scoffs.

Bree: “Well that’s clear. Clearly his judgment is impared.”

Blake: “Already on it.”

Blake grabs his cellphone form his pocket and starts to dial. Bree just smiles as Blake smiles and we cut away.

“Adrenaline” by Gavin Rossdale is playing in the background as we see Dylan Howell walking up the steel steps. He then walks along the apron and enters into the ring. He goes over to the corner and asks for a microphone. He is handed one by Jason Phillips. He backs up and turns back to the middle of the ring and looks out at the crowd before running his hand across his face and starts to speak.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell said he would shake Gable Winchester’s hand. We’ll find out here.”

Dylan: “Alright…I think I have it under control.”

Dylan sighs.

Dylan: “You managed to defeat me with Addy on the line. You had it hung over the ring and you managed to put up a hell of a fight, Gable. And now, you stand as the proud holder of Addy. I was a bit not myself earlier. I was…I was jealous. But I have to get used to this because so many want to hold Addy, so many want to be champion and well…”

Dylan looks at the crowd.

Dylan: “I just want to know she’s in good hands and if you can be that kind of a competitor out there and you can fight me to that…maybe you have it in good hands. So Gable…I don’t want to spend too much time on this. Gable, if you could, I would like you to come out here and I would like to shake your hands and just…have some peace of mind.”

Dylan takes a deep breath as he looks around.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell seems to be calm.”

Winters: “The man tried to marry the title a couple of weeks ago. Sorry if I struggle to believe him!”

Dylan looks at the entrance way.

Dylan: “Gable, if you could?”

Dylan waits a moment longer before a deep voice booms around the arena.

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

“Motherf**ker Of The Year” By Motley Crue hits in the arena. This immediately sets the crowds off with cheers aimed toward the man that steps out onto the top of the ramp. We see Gable Winchester walking out from the back, holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship over his shoulder. Nikki Walton walks out with him. Dylan looks on and backs up a bit.

Winters: “Gable is apparently going to come out here.”

Sharper: “Looks like he’s going to at least hear Dylan Howell out.”

Gable Winchester heads down to the ring followed by Walton. He gets to the ringside area and then walks up the steel steps. He looks into the ring. Dylan just motions for him to get into the ring. Gable then slowly enters the ring. He steps forward. Nikki goes to enter and Gable tells her to stay on the floor. Nikki nods and hops down to the ring. Gable then steps forward. Dylan holds his hand up.

Dylan: “Look, I know I got a bit crazy earlier, but I get it. I’m good…I’m…dealing.”

Gable looks at Dylan.

Dylan: “So just…they say you can test a man by their handshake and…I just want to know Addy’s in good hands. So…”

Dylan extends his hand. He looks right at Gable, looking right at his eyes. Gable looks at him and then his hand. He looks around. The crowd roars and Gable then continues to watch him before then extending his hand. He shakes Dylan’s hand and the crowd cheers. We then see Andrew Raynes walk out from the back, microphone in his hand.

Andrew: “Absolutely sickening. Even considering him a legitimate competitor…”

Andrew scoffs.

Andrew: “Looks like you didn’t get the hint!”

Andrew Raynes then drops the microphone as he starts to head to the ring. The crowd roars. Gable Winchester turns and Dylan Howell then actually stands side by side with him. Andrew Raynes just smirks as he ends up at the ringside area. He turns and heads to the steel steps. He then looks at Gable and Dylan before he turns and looks at Nikki Walton.

Sharper: “Andrew Raynes coming to the ring and he shoved Gable Winchester off that ladder as he was celebrating.”

Winters: “Howell is standing with Gable!”

Sharper: “Wait…he’s looking at Nikki Walton and Walton said she would go after Raynes if need be. She called him on twitter!”

Raynes then smirks and turns and shoves Nikki down. The crowd ohs. Gable then turns and drops the title, sliding to the floor. Raynes turns and rolls into the ring. He gets up and turns and kicks Dylan in the ribs. Dylan winces and Raynes nails him with a hard right and Dylan falls to the mat. Gable looks up as Nikki starts to get up and Gable turns and slides into the ring. He gets up and Raynes turns and grabs the SCW Adrenaline Championship. He looks at it and Gable turns and heads to Raynes. He grabs him by the shoulder and spins him around before Raynes turns and drills Gable in the face with the SCW Adrenaline Championship.

Sharper: “Andrew Raynes with the Adrenaline Championship! Nailing Gable Winchester with it!”

Winters: “Suckering him in and nailing him! Classic!”

Raynes steps forward and looks at Gable and then shakes his head before suddenly, Dylan Howell runs up behind Raynes and grabs him from behind. He then hooks him up in a waistlock before throwing him out with a big German suplex. Raynes hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Big suplex! Howell coming to the aid of Gable Winchester!”

Rayne rolls over on the floor. Dylan Howell then looks around before turning and seeing the SCW Adrenaline Championship. He then looks at it and grabs it. He then looks right at it as the crowd cheers a bit.

Winters: “He’s got Addy…”

Dylan Howell looks at title and takes a deep breath. He then turns to Gable Winchester who is slowly stirring. Nikki Walton is back up on her feet and looks into the ring and Dylan steps over and hands the title to Gable. Gable looks up and takes it. Dylan then extends his hand. Gable takes it and Dylan pulls him up. Raynes pulls himself up on the floor and looks in disgusted.

Sharper: “Howell pulling Winchester up to his feet…handing him the Adrenaline Championship!”

Winters: “I don’t believe it!”

Sharper: “He’s actually handed over Addy…and Winchester and Howell, standing up against Andrew Raynes! Good for you Dylan! And Gable Winchester ready to fight Raynes! Raynes backing off, his assault not working out tonight!”

Nikki Walton enters the ring and goes over to Gable. Gable looks at Raynes and steps forward, staggering to the ropes, holding the Adrenaline Championship. Raynes backs away and looks at them and shakes his head, backing off. He then looks at Dylan before turning to Gable. The crowd continues to roar as Gable Winchester watches him, as does Dylan Howell. The scene then slowly cuts away.

We then open up backstage to see Ace Marshall in his locker room. Alistaire Allocco steps out in his wrestling gear.

Alistaire: “You don’t need to come out with me.”

Ace: “Please. Beard jumped to Giovanni. The guy needs to get his ass beat and you’re going to do it. It’ll be fun. We’ll throw a party. Lots of booze and stuff…right Cass.”

Cassidy: “As long as the lazy asshole gets his ass kicked…Whatever.”

Alistaire sighs. They then leave their locker room.

Sharper: “Alistaire Allocco faces Beard, who joined Giovanni Aries at Learning from History. They’ll meet, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns and we open up to see Spirit Dansby backstage. She clears her throat and we see Gothfather standing next to her.

Spirit: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Spirit Dansby here-“

Gothfather: “Actually doing your job. Good.”

Spirit just glares at him before turning to him.

Spirit: “You had your pay per view debut against Sam Raine. Not the result you wanted, but you’ve come to SCW and looked pretty impressive at the End of the Year Special and against Aaron Blackbourne-“

Gothfather: “And good on Sam Raine. Next time, she will regret even wrestling good enough for the win. Something I’m sure you’d enjoy.”

Spirit: “Well, then….what are you goals in SCW?”

Gothfather: “A true strategist won’t reveal their cards this early. All I’ll say is that I challenged for the Adrenaline Championship. I wouldn’t mind earning that title but it seems like there are a few…eccentric individuals. Put me in the ring with them. Put me in the ring with anyone and I will prove myself. That’s what I do.”

Gothfather then stops and looks up as we see Helena Merriman coming into the scene. The crowd cheers seeing her. Gothfather smirks.

Gothfather: “Someone cut from the same cloth. Willing to do what is needed, even cutting out a mentor.”

Helena: “I had to do that because she forgot who she was. You…I don’t even know who you are.”

Gothfather: “Well then…that’s your failing.”

Helena looks at Gothfather for a moment and then Gothfather straightens his suit and walks off before we cut away.

Beard vs. Alistaire Allocco

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Imogen Reed, hailing from New York, New York, he is Beard!”

Along the way, Beard will slowly remove his leather jacket before handing it to a camera man. The music continues to play, with Beard’s voice heard once more saying:

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

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

Sharper: “At Learning from History, Beard seemed to switch sides. We heard from Ace Marshall earlier, giving orders to Alistaire Allocco. Making sure he’s loyal, but Beard doesn’t seem to be.”

Winters: “He switched sides. He even pleaded with Giovanni Aries to work with him. I guess he wants to be part of the Wonderland!”

A timer begins to run on the screen, counting down from five to one. A momentarily pause in darkness as “Fire It Up” by Thousand Foot Krutch begins to play, as the song begins to pick up into full swing, a quick line of pyrotechnics goes off, running down across the length of the stage. Through the smoke, out pops Alistaire Allocco, with both arms raised as if in presumptive victory. We then see Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter walk out with him. The crowd boos.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from accompanied by Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter, from Salt Lake City, Utah, he is Alistaire Allocco!”

He marches down the ramp with his harms still held high. We then see Beard asking for the microphone from Jason Phillips as Cassidy and Ace follow Alistaire down to the ring. Alistaire walks over to the steel steps. There he pauses, dropping both his arms. He rotates his torso a few times, swinging his shoulders, before Beard steps over towards the corner, his hand out.

Beard: “Hey! Alistaire! Ali! My man!”

Alistaire stops and looks at him.

Sharper: “What’s this about?”

Beard: “Alistaire…you can find some place where they really respect you man. See, Ace….he doesn’t care about you.”

Ace looks around in mocked stun. Cassidy looks stunned too. Alistaire just looks in the ring.

Beard: “And well, if you join the Wonderland…just saying, Giovanni…he’s got a way of opening your mind. He’s going to care about you. Help you out. He helped me out with Torsten…Torsten kicked my ass, but Gio at least gave me some advice! Tried to help me find some dirt on him. Ace, Cass, they just sent me out here…just like they’re doing for you. They’re trying to get you to do their dirty work. But you’re a former World Champion. Totally good in this ring and stuff, just like me! I’m a future World Champion!”

Alistaire looks at him.

Beard: “So…just saying, he may be your mentor and uh….stuff…but come on. He’s talking about how he led you to the World Title. You did that yourself and you and I…we can help Giovanni and the Wonderland teach Ace some respect. Yeah…and I mean, I’m a former World Tag Champ here. Just come in. We can shake hands. Mano I mano and then go after Ace! All in service of the Wonderland!”

The crowd roars. Alistaire looks back at Ace and Cassidy. Ace just looks at him and says something to him while pointing to Beard. Alistaire turns and walks up the steel steps. He then walks along the apron. Beard extended the microphone to him.

Alistaire: “Mr. Beard…I realize that you feel disrespected, but I cannot support this Giovanni Aries. The man is clearly delusional and for you…it’s the same. You’re not a former champion like I. You’re not capable of it and if you want to turn your back on a man such as Ace, someone who has helped me…sort of…then I have no choice but to engage in a battle in this ring and show you the error of your ways.”

Beard pulls away and looks back at Imogen who is now on the apron, looking in. Alistaire calmly enters the ring.

Beard: “Well in that case-“

Beard throws the microphone down and runs over to Alistaire and clubs him in the back and then again and again.

Sharper: “Beard going right after Alistaire Allocco! Beard clearly fighting for Giovanni Aries. Trying to turn Alistaire.”

Winters: “And well, that’s all well and good, but Alistaire…he’s got a bit of a pedigree. Something Beard’s not really had!”

Beard then nails him again and grabs him and goes to whip him across. Alistaire spins through and sends him in. Beard bounces off and Alistaire grabs him and hits a belly to belly suplex. Alistaire then rolls over and backs up to the corner. He points at him. Ace yells at him to attack Beard as Beard slowly gets up. The referee checks on him. Beard then nods as the crowd roars. The bell sounds. Beard steps forward and Alistaire moves in and goes for the collar and elbow tie-up, but Beard ducks down and nails Alistaire in the kidneys with a couple of hard shots.

Sharper: “Beard going for the kidney shots. Shots to the back.”

Winters: “Well he’s facing a former World Champion. You gotta do something. But he’s fighting for the Wonderland and I don’t see Gio out here!”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries could be watching somewhere. He’s a bit odd, eccentric if you will.”

Alistaire winces and Beard nails him again and spins him around and locks in a side headlock. He holds on and Alistaire pulls him back into the ropes and fires him off. Beard bounces off and Alistaire shoulders him down hard. Beard rolls over and turns and grabs at the ropes. He starts to get up and turns around and Alistaire grabs him and pulls him away from the ropes before wrenching the arm. He holds on as Beard winces and Alistaire wrenches it again. He then hoists him up and lifts him into the arm before placing him down and hitting a hip toss. He goes for the pin.

Beard kicks out. Alistaire kicks out. Beard rolls over and turns and starts to get up. Alistaire walks over and grabs Beard and kicks him in the ribs. He forearms him in the jaw. He then whips him into the corner. Alistaire runs after and Beard gets a boot up. Alistaire staggers back and Beard runs out and hits a running chop to the chest. Alistaire winces and Beard grabs him and throws him back to the mat. Alistaire rolls over and notes that Beard threw his hair. The referee turns to Beard and Beard then looks at the referee before turning to Alistaire and snapping at him.

Beard: “You’re a former World Champion dude. Yeah I pulled your hair!”

He then stomps him in the face and Alistaire falls back and rolls over.

Sharper: “Beard taking a shortcut. Alistaire appealing to the official. And Beard not even denying it!”

Winters: “Well come on. Enforce the rules!”

Sharper: “This crowd behind Beard and it seems like they want a bit of enjoyment around here. Alistaire is a bit stiff!”

Ace and Cassidy look in the ring as Beard stomps him in the face again. Alistiare rolls over to the ropes. Beard then watches him as he gets up and pulls him down with a school boy.

He even hikes the tights, but Alistaire kicks out and Beard steps forward. He then turns around and waits as Alistaire gets up and Beard nails him with a hard right and then another. The referee tells him to watch the right hands. The crowd roars as Beard nails Alistaire a third one and then pushes him into the ropes and whips him across. Beard lets out a deep breath, almost noting he’s done more work than intended and Alistaire bounces off and Beard goes for a clothesline. Alistaire ducks and stops. Beard stops and turns around and Alistaire grabs him and steps forward and hits a T-bone suplex.

Sharper: “Big suplex. Beard launched. T-bone style.”

Winters: “Beard’s working harder than he’s done in weeks. Maybe he should reconsider! The Wonderland is hard work.”

Sharper: “Maybe the payoff is good.”

Winters: “He may be doubting that!”

Beard rolls over and slowly stirs. He starts to get up as Imogen looks on and Ace and Cassidy smile as Alistaire hooks him up by the head. He then hoists him up and hits a vertical suplex. He swivels his hips and starts to get up. He then hoists Beard over and hits a hip toss. Beard rolls over. He winces and turns and Alistaire measures him and hits a dropkick, knocking him down. Beard turns and holds his face. Alistaire goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

Beard kicks out. The crowd cheers a bit. Alistaire turns into a reverse chinlock and pulls back. The crowd boos some and Beard reaches out. Ace and Cassidy look on as Alistaire holds on. Imogen starts to bang the apron with her hands, trying to get the crowd behind him. Beard reaches out as the crowd claps. Beard slowly starts to move his arm and starts to turn. The crowd roars as they start to get up and Alistaire holds on. He looks around and Beard gets up and Alistaire holds on and Beard elbows him in the ribs and then again. He then ducks under and jumps up and rolls him up with a rolling clutch pin. He hikes up the tights.

Alistiare kicks out. Beard gets up and throws his arm up in victory. The referee comes over and points out it was only two. Beard looks at him and then tells him it was three. The referee reaffirms it and Alistaire starts to get up.

Sharper: “Beard thinks he’s won!”

Winters: “That idiot! The ref says its two!”

Sharper: “And Alistaire is starting to get up!”

Beard then turns around and nails Alistaire with a hard right and then another. He then grabs her and goes to whip him across, but Alistaire stops and pulls him in before hooking him up and hitting a backbreaker. Beard yells in pain and rolls over. Alistiare gets up.

Sharper: “Big backbreaker. Beard driven into his knee!”

Alistaire then turns and grabs Beard. He pulls him up. He then turns and pulls him out by his legs, dropping him down. The crowd roar and Alistaire starts to turn him over, but Beard fights off as best as he can. The crowd roars and Alistaire keeps trying before Beard manages to push him back and Alistaire nails the referee with his arm. The referee drops down and Alistaire rolls over. Just then, we see Imogen dive to the floor and look under the ring. Just then, we see Giovanni Aries appear from under the ring from another side. The crowd erupts in cheers and Giovanni Aries turns and rolls into the ring. Ace and Cassidy turn and head toward the ring and Giovanni Aries runs past Alistiare Allocco and dives over and hits a straight dropkick to Ace and Cassidy, knocking them back into the barricade. Giovanni gets up and Alistaire turns and runs at him and clotheslines him up and over the top rope. He then backs up and looks at him.

Sharper: “Imogen looking underneath. Giovanni Aries was hiding underneath and Alistaire Allocco just cut him off!”

Winters: “Not before he got a shot in on Cassidy and Ace though!”

We then see Alistaire back up and Beard starts to get up. He jumps up and goes to grab him, but Alistaire catches him and hits and overhead suplex. The crowd ohs. The official turns and goes over to Giovanni Aries, Ace and Cassidy as Ace and Cassidy are back up and Cassidy looks at Alistaire and smiles briefly before Ace starts to stomp away on Giovanni Aries. Just then, we see Jason Helms run out from the back. He enters the ring and as the official is watching Giovanni, Ace and Cassidy, we see Jason get up and jump up, hitting the Back from the Dead. He then turns and grabs Beard and pulls him over Jason. He then rolls out of the ring. He walks around the ring and looks around, throwing his arms up. The crowd cheers him as Ace and Cassidy back away from Giovanni Aries, laughing and we then see the official turn around.

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “The winner of this match, via pinfall…Beard!”

The crowd roars. Ace and Cassidy turn to the ring and Ace and Cassidy quickly turn and pull themselves into the ring. Imogen crawls in and drags Beard out of the ring as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Beard just pinned a former World Champion! He just beat Alistaire Allocco! Jason Helms from behind!”

Winters: “I don’t believe it! That lazy bastard did it!”

Sharper: “Allocco was dominating and Giovanni Aries coming out, causing the chaos. Helms and Aries are not allies, but they share the same enemies after two weeks ago when Ace and Cassidy tied him up as bait!”

Helms walks around the ring and Ace and Cassidy look around. Helms backs away and looks around as he heads to the back. The crowd continues to cheer as Imogen Reed holds Beard’s arm up. Giovanni Aries gets up on the floor and then lunges into the ring. Ace and Cassidy run over to stomp at him. The crowd roars at Aries as Aries then slides back out and Imogen pulls him back too. Beard does as well, but he seems out of it as Aries looks at Ace who just shakes his head. Cassidy Carter turns to the official as Alistaire Allocco, starts to get up. The crowd continues to cheer as the scene cuts backstage.

We open up backstage to see Jessica Winters jogging over to Ravyn Taylor who is walking backstage.

Jessica: “Ravyn…can we get a word? Anything to say about Learning from History?”

Ravyn just stops and smirks.

Ravyn: “Not yet. But everyone will know soon enough.”

Ravyn turns and walks off. The crowd boos as the scene cuts to back.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up to see Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter walking through the backstage area, on their own, returning from the ring.

Cassidy: “Can’t believe that dimwit actually got a win over him. Where are we going wrong?”

Ace: “Don’t be too hard on yourself. He’s an idiot too.”

Cassidy: “Oh don’t worry. I should be blaming you. You’re the manager of champions. I just reap the rewards.”

We then see Ace and Cassidy stop as the camera pans across to show Thirteen stepping forward.

Ace: “Oh look, it’s the Hall Monitor.”

Thirteen: “Cute. I could say the class clown, but then again, you’re actually far more dangerous than that.”

Ace: “Yeah, well, if you respect me so much, give me my award, damn it. I worked hard for it! Cassidy can make twenty bucks on Ebay from it!”

Thirteen: “No.”

Ace turns back to Cassidy.

Cassidy: “Maybe he just needs us to kick his ass. Two of us.”

Thirteen: “And that’s worked so well to this point. All I need is ten seconds and one of you is unconscious. And not because you blacked out from partying too much.”

Ace looks at Thirteen as Thirteen glances behind Ace. Ace suddenly turns back. Thirteen just smirks.

Thirteen: “A bit jumpy about something.”

Ace doesn’t say anything.

Thirteen: “Fine…I’ll make this easy. You can get me out of your hair. All you need to do is give me what anyone who demands respect would want…a one on one match in the ring. Next week…I’ll even give you the time to repair. Beat me, I’ll give you back your little award. Don’t beat me…I’ll invite Giovanni Aries himself to kick your ass when I’m done and Katelyn too if she wants to as well.”

Cassidy smiles to this.

Cassidy: “Damn right he’ll be there. Bring Katelyn either way. I’ll beat her ass one way or another.”

Ace turns to Cassidy as Thirteen just smiles as he walks past them. Ace turns to Cassidy and throws his arms up.

Cassidy: “What? I hate Katelyn.”

Ace rolls his eyes as they head off.

Sharper: “Welcome everyone back to Breakdown here in Dallas, Texas. Adam Sharper still at ringside, alongside Jonathan Knots and Jon, still waiting to hear from the new SCW World Champion.”

Knots: “Yeah and a lot of people are wondering why Syren went with Ravyn and CHBK. It seemed like they had a plan and Syren saw the results and wanted to be World Champion that bad.”

Sharper: “We hope to hear from them. Ravyn has been quite tight-lipped since Learning from History. Meanwhile, we also will hear from the new World Tag Team Champions and the TV Title will still be on the line. Madison Steward challenges against Torsten Voigt in the ultimate David vs. Goliath situation.”

Knots: “Yeah. Maddy is literally about twelve pounds soaking wet and Torsten Voigt is a damn brick house!”

Sharper: “And one on a bit of a run as of late.”

We then open up backstage to see Josh Hudson heading through the backstage area, but we see the cameraman being dragged behind him and Josh Hudson heads towards the tunnel. We hear “Fall Into Sleep” starts to play. The crowd boos as Hudson starts to head towards the tunnel and just then, from behind the cameraman, we see Alexis Quinne run up and she yells at Hudson.

Quinne: “Hey asshole!”

Hudson turns and we then see Quinne pull out a can of black spray paint and sprays it into the eyes of Josh Hudson. He yells out. Quinne then jukes back as Hudson swings wildly. Quinne ducks and he throws another shots and Quinne then nails him in the head with the can of spray paint.

Sharper: “Alexis Quinne…she knew Josh Hudson was heading out and attacked him first!”

Knots: “We know Josh wants to get his hands on Quinne. Quinne striking first!”

The crowd roars. Quinne nails Josh again with the spray can and then again. Hudson falls to the ground and we then see Quinne stomping away on Josh over and over again. The crowd cheers some more.

Quinne: “Want a fight! I’ll always be where you never want me!”

Quinne then stomps Josh again before he rolls over and Alexis Quinne sprays the black paint on the back of Josh’s head before throwing it down on him. She then backs up as we see officials running into the scene. Quinne backs up.

Sharper: “And ambush…hiding with the cameraman.”

Knots: “That was ridiculous!”

Sharper: “Quinne not done with Past, Present, Future and Josh Hudson just got a reminder of what Alexis Quinne can do.”

Quinne continues to back off as we then cut away.

Backstage we open up to see Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter in their locker room as we see the door open and Alistaire Allocco walk inside.

Cassidy: “Where have you been?”

Alistaire: “Not now…”

Cassidy: “Don’t snap at me. You do something good before letting him beat you! I thought you were learning!”

Ace: “It’s true. She did. She even told me she’d buy you a new car. It was going to be a Barbie convertible in honour of our new overlord and champion, but meh.”

Alistaire: “Jason Helms is what happened. The miscreant came up and attacked me from behind.”

Cassidy: “Well that’s no-“

Alistaire: “You know what. I’ll take care of him. You take care of Giovanni Aries as this fake reality and Wonderland stuff…I’m done with it too. Take care of your issues. I’ll take care of mine.”

Alistaire then storms past Ace and Cassidy, clearly riled up. Ace and Cassidy turn to one another and Cassidy smirks as Ace shrugs.

Ace: “Works for me.”

The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

An EMERGE logo comes up on the screen.

Won’t just survive
Oh, you will see me thrive
Can’t write my story
I’m beyond the archetype

I won’t just conform
No matter how you shake my core
‘Cause my roots — they run deep, oh

The video cuts to show Sabrina Bello, strutting to the ring with the fans at ringside watching her intently, and then we see Dylan Cent perched on the turnbuckle, and landing a top rope leg drop.

Oh, ye of so little faith
Don’t doubt it, don’t doubt it
Victory is in my veins
I know it, I know it
And I will not negotiate
I’ll fight it, I’ll fight it
I will transform

We see Agostino Romano in his bike gear, and then swapping to the wrestling ring, landing a double knee facebreaker on his unfortunate opponent, and then Canada native Chris Staggs holding an opponent in a sleeper, before dropping him into a side Russian leg sweep, before Drake Hemingway stands with his arms outstretched, posing for the camera at the top of the ramp.

When, when the fire’s at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They’re whispering, “You’re out of time”
But still I rise

Georgia Steele appears at the top of the ramp, smiling and waving at the fans who greet her, and then we see Alex Anarchy leaping with a twisting standing moonsault and taking her opponent down into a pin fall. And then Polly Norah hits her finisher, as Saraiel looks on with a grin.

This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in
Think again
Don’t be surprised
I will still rise

We see Kandis standing on the apron and bending into the ring, the fans hollering at her amazing ass, and then Kimberley Williams holding a knife, thrusting it at the camera whilst mouthing ‘stabby, stabby’.

I must stay conscious
Through the madness and chaos
So I call on my angels
They say
Oh, ye of so little faith
Don’t doubt it, don’t doubt it
Victory is in your veins
You know it, you know it
And you will not negotiate
Just fight it, just fight it
And be transformed

Ryan Singer then stands at the top of the ramp, spinning back towards the entrance curtain and raising both arms to the ceiling as pyro goes off, and then we see Mika Kozlov peering from behind a camera, and blowing a kiss towards the lens. We then see Ella May dropping an opponent with a running reverse bulldog, before giggling towards the fans

‘Cause when, when the fire’s at my feet again
And the vultures all start circling
They’re whispering, “You’re out of time,”
But still I rise

This is no mistake, no accident
When you think the final nail is in
Think again
Don’t be surprised
I will still rise

We then see Peyton Rice, with Kelcey Wallace accompanying her to the ring, and then Jynkz brawling with an opponent before driving her knee into his face.

Don’t doubt it, don’t doubt it
Oh, oh, oh
You know it, you know it
Still rise
Just fight it, just fight it
Don’t be surprised
I will still rise

The video ends with the SCW logo spinning, and then the EMERGE logo explodes from it and from behind that steps Vanilla Skyy and Daniel Darko, Vanilla Skyy holding out the EMERGE Championship with a smirk on her face

We then open up with a shot of SCW announce table to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside.

Sharper: “There you see the stars of EMERGE. It debuted earlier this week. The future of SCW on display. You’ll want to check it out.”

Knots: “Exactly and all of the stars of EMERGE, you’ll want to check this out.”

Knots then holds up a couple of shots of Sienna Swann from her latest shot, holding up the pictures to the camera.

Knots: “Laura Steinbeck sent me these. The pics of an angel and not just that, a future champion. Not like Selena Frost. She didn’t lose.”

Sharper: “She didn’t win either!”

Knots: “Please. Someone like Sienna, that’s someone who people test themselves on. A true piece of greatness in this sport and Selena couldn’t hack it. And that’s why we’re not seeing her out in the ring. Same with Regan. Not gloating. Best in the right doses so everyone knows just how special they are.”

Sharper: “Or they couldn’t book mic time. Then again, showing pictures is just oh so humble.’

Knots: “That’s just sharing her beauty with the world. Look at her…looks just like a champion!”

Knots holds a couple more pictures in front of the camera and then looks at them, sliding them under his papers.

We then cut backstage quickly to see Kennedy Street and Mr. D talking backstage in one of the hallways. Mr. D can be seen shaking his head.

Mr. D: “Look…just…there’s something I need to find out. If I’m right…”

Kennedy: “That’s….Sorry, but I thank you, but-“

Mr. D: “Sorry…that’s the best I can give you. I bought time to tonight. I have a hunch. I just need to figure it out.”

Kennedy: “Well figure it out! This is my career! My reputation!”

Mr. D sighs and heads off as Kennedy turns and looks away, clearly frustrated. She then runs her hands through her hair as we cut back to the ring.

Knots: “Poor Kennie….”

Sharper: “Well a frustration start to 2018. Mr. D says he has a hunch. He stalled the investigation. Convinced someone of something the day after Learning from History. And looks like nothing yet.”

Knots: “This…I can’t believe it. Where are those pictures? I need to calm down.”

Konrad Raab vs. Aaron Blackbourne

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: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Seattle, Washington; weighing in at 175 pounds... 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.

Sharper: “This young man was very impressive when he debuted in the open invitational at the End of the Year Special, but he got derailed a bit in his Breakdown debut against the Gothfather a few weeks ago and is looking to bounce back.”

Knots: “He’s a fairly unique young man, I’ll give him that, but sometimes being unique doesn’t win you matches.”

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

Phillips: “His opponent, from Cologne, Germany; weighing in tonight at 208 pounds... he is The Iceman, KONRAD RAAB!”

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

Sharper: “Konrad, on the other hand, has been cutting weight recently in order to participate in a junior heavyweight tournament being held elsewhere to my knowledge, and tonight we’ll see if a lighter Iceman is what will do the trick against the quick striker Blackbourne,”

Knots: “He’s willing to drop all that weight just to try and succeed somewhere else? What about SCW, the only company that actually matters?”

The referee signals for the bell as the two men slowly approach one another, looking ready to lock up. Before they can tangle, Blackbourne suddenly throws a kick and Raab jumps back to avoid it. They slowly close the distance before Blackbourne swings and misses with another kick but again creates some distance, knowing that despite Konrad’s recent attempts to cut weight he’s still drastically outsized. They attempt to lock up one more time and once again Blackbourne launches a kick, but this time Raab manages to bat it aside and connect with a boxing combination that sends Blackbourne stumbling back into the corner! The fans pop as Raab moves in and lands a few more punches both high and low before finishing this combo with a european uppercut, then pulls Aaron out of the corner with a suplex. Konrad quickly follows this up with an elbow drop before trying for an early cover, but Blackbourne quickly kicks out before the referee even begins his count.

Sharper: “Konrad breaking the early stalemate and overpowering Blackbourne. Despite having been trying to cut weight lately, he still has a big size advantage over this young man.”

Knots: “He even got the upper hand in the striking department, which has been Blackbourne’s bread and butter from what we’ve seen of him so far!”

Raab waits until Blackbourne is to his feet before he grabs his arm and irish whips him into the ropes, catching him with a clothesline on the rebound. He grabs the legs and attempts to turn him over for a boston crab, but Blackbourne almost immediately scrambles towards the ropes and grabs the bottom one before it’s locked in. Raab immediately lets him go and lets him climb back to his feet before he grabs him from behind, but Blackbourne holds on to the top rope for dear life to try and block the german suplex attempt. Raab finally manages to use his strength to forcibly drag Aaron away from the ropes, but when it finally looks like he’s going to land the german, Blackbourne suddenly lunges forward as his feet leave the mat and he virtually runs up the ropes before using the momentum to not only slip out of Konrad’s grasp, but land with a sleeper slam in the process! The fans can’t help but cheer the impressive improvised counter as Aaron smiles a bit as he starts to get back up.

Knots: “Did he just run up the ropes to drop Konrad before being folded in half by a german suplex!?”

Sharper: “We’ve seen before that Aaron Blackbourne is a fairly creative young man with a lot of potential, and that was certainly one of the more creative ways I’ve ever seen to avoid being suplexed!”

Raab starts to get back to his feet, but the moment he does he ends up eating a step-up enzuigiri! The Iceman drops to one knee before Blackbourne runs off the ropes to his left and dropkicks him in the side of the head. Aaron eyes Konrad as he lets him slowly rise back to his feet before bouncing off the ropes and landing a discus elbow smash that sends Raab tumbling through the ropes and out to the floor! The fans are buzzing in anticipation as Aaron looks eager as he watches his opponent slowly get up on the outside, and once he feels the time is right he runs off the ropes one more time before soaring onto Raab with a suicide somersault senton that gets the fans roaring!

Knots: “Well Konrad, welcome to the world of lighter wrestlers!”

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne starting to give Konrad a crash course, and I have a feeling he’s only just getting started!”

The fans begin chanting Blackbourne’s name as he rises with a smile before he gathers Raab and rolls him back into the ring and climbs up onto the apron. As Konrad starts trying to get back to his feet Aaron starts looking between him and the corner before his grin seems to get even bigger. He suddenly sprints towards the corner and leaps to the top turnbuckle in one swift motion before leaping off into a corkscrew, but whatever he was intending falls apart as Raab has recovered just enough that he manages to snatch the creative soul out of the air and plants him with an emerald flowsion! The fans roar for the counter as Raab makes the cover, hooking the leg.

1…

2…

Blackbourne kicks out!

Sharper: “I think Blackbourne might’ve gotten a little too lost in the zone there trying to get creative, and it almost cost him.”

Knots: “Now’s not the time to be trying new things when you can just stick to what’s been working and get a quick and easy win.”

Blackbourne slowly starts to get to his feet, but immediately regrets it when Raab grabs him from behind and takes him over with a double arm german suplex. Raab then grabs Aaron by the legs and drags him into the center of the ring before turning him over into an STF! Blackbourne’s arm flail as he tries to grab a hold of anything, but he’s nowhere close to the ropes as The Iceman starts slowly wearing him down, forcing the relative newcomer to have to grab his weight along if he wants to break the hold. The referee checks with Blackbourne but he shakes his head, not wanting to give in. He starts crawling towards the ropes, gritting his teeth as Raab cranks on the hold to try and make him give up. Aaron reaches out and his fingertips brush against the ropes, but Konrad suddenly releases the hold and drags him back to the center of the ring before this time applying the Cologne Cloverleaf! The fans are very divided over whether they want to see Blackbourne escape or Raab pick up the win right here as the referee checks in again, but Blackbourne shakes his head and grits his teeth as he starts trying to crawl towards the ropes again.

Sharper: “Smart call here by Raab, trying to do anything to wear down Blackbourne and strip him of some of his striking power.”

Knots: “It’s hard to get any sort of strength behind them if you don’t have a good vertical base, and a sore back just makes it that much more difficult.”

Blackbourne gets close to the ropes, Raab planting his feet to try and stifle the agonizing journey even more. Finally, with one desperate lunge, Aaron grabs the bottom rope. Some fans breathe a sigh of relief while others groan in disappointment as Konrad quickly releases the Cologne Cloverleaf and tries to think of what he can do next, watching as Blackbourne clutches at his lower back. An idea seems to strike him as he pulls Blackbourne to his feet again before delivering another suplex that puts him in position near the turnbuckles, painfully clutching at his back after the landing. Raab slowly begins to ascend to the top, the fans beginning to buzz with anticipation as this is fairly unfamiliar territory for The Iceman. After steadying himself and making sure his opponent’s still down on the mat, Raab goes airborne with a diving senton… but Blackbourne manages to roll out of the way! Fans wince as Raab’s back hits nothing but the canvas and he’s now the one clutching his back in pain as Blackbourne uses the corner to help himself back to his feet, and as soon as he sees Raab starting to get up he quickly moves to lift him in a fireman’s carry before connecting with Pull the Trigger! He crawls into a cover, wincing at the strain he had to put on his own back to try and seal the deal here.

1…

2…

Raab kicks out!

Sharper: “Konrad said he’s been wanting to try and fly more to show the results of his weight cutting to reach junior heavyweight status, but it didn’t pay off that time.”

Knots: “Like I said with Aaron earlier: probably not the best time to be trying new things with how competitive this match has been.”

Blackbourne gets to his feet as Raab starts to rise as well, and once The Iceman’s to his knees Blackbourne catches him in the chest with a hard shoot kick! Raab cringes as Blackbourne starts peppering his chest with more of these kicks. With his final kick, Raab actually moves to try and catch it, but Aaron manages to fake him out before instead catching him in the face with a basement dropkick! Blackbourne slowly backs up into the corner, measuring Raab as he tries to get to his feet and get his bearings. He slowly turns and Blackbourne runs out of the corner to hit a front dropkick with some extra force behind it, enough to send Konrad flying back into the opposite corner! Raab slumps down as Blackbourne backs up into the corner again, cringing a bit before he sprints to try and finish the Creative Process, but that moment’s hesitation cost him as Raab suddenly explodes to his feet and catches Blackbourne coming in with The Iceinator! He quickly goes for the cover.

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Blackbourne gets a shoulder up! The fans are roaring at how back and forth this match has been as Raab looks down at Blackbourne, trying to figure out how to put an end to this match. As Blackbourne starts to rise The Iceman grabs him in a waistlock to try and take him over for another german, perhaps even The Frozen Pin, but Blackbourne wraps his legs around Konrad’s waist and tries to take him over into a victory roll! Konrad manages to plant his feet and block this, and he removes Aaron’s legs from his waist before going straight for The Ice Lock! Blackbourne tries to pull his ankle free but it’s no use, but the flailing does give him the momentum to twist around onto his back before any major damage can be done. He uses all the strength he can muster to shove Konrad off. Raab bounces against the ropes and as he rebounds from the momentum, Blackbourne manages to kip up, and the moment his soles hit the mat he’s suddenly airborne again, nailing the returning Raab under the chin with the Unchained Creativity! The fans are in awe of what they’ve just seen as Blackbourne scrambles into a cover.

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3!

The bell rings as “The Nexus” hits again and the fans are on their feet for the competitive match as Blackbourne slowly rises to his feet, teeth grit in pain as the referee raises his arm high.

Phillips: “Here is your winner... AARON BLACKBOURNE!”

Knots: “Did he just kip up straight into that knee strike!?”

Sharper: “The Unchained Creativity, that lethal knee Blackbourne seems to be able to pull out of absolutely anywhere. Tonight, a unique sequence with it notches the victory for him!”

Raab slowly rises to his feet in disappointment, but notices that Blackbourne has a hand extended to him with a calming smile. He hesitates for a moment, but Raab still returns the smile and accepts the handshake before both men raise the other’s arm high to the delight of the fans after the match they just gave them.

Breakdown returns as we see Josh Hudson backstage and see Regan Street and Mikaela Street heading over him. Hudson just sits on one of the footlockers, seething.

Regan: “Do I need to find her and break in a new asshole? Guess she didn’t learn from History, it seems. And I have to carry her ass at Trios…”

Hudson just shakes his head. He then stands up.

Hudson: “No…but next week…I will get my hands on her and I think it’s time I remind everyone why I was one of the most feared people in that ring. You…you focus on the US title. Sienna, she should focus on the World Title. Me…I’ll focus on breaking Alexis Quinne in two like a God damned twig! Let’s hope when I take her out, SCW gives you a new partner.”

Hudson then looks at his hand before turning and touching the back of his head. He then takes a deep breath.

Regan: “Yeah…but you have Selena.”

Hudson: “Don’t remind me.”

They start to head off.

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play and the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Chad Evans and Lexi von Aaron holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.

Knots: “Still can’t believe that’s the case. Only one more thing to remind Amy Chastaine and Kennedy Street how this year is not going their way.”

Sharper: “The new SCW Tag Team Champions, Lexi von Aaron and Chad Evans, they will speak for the first time since winning the titles. We’ll see them next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return as we open up backstage with Jessica Winters in the backstage area.

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and please welcome at this time…the Snow Queen herself, Selena Frost.”

The crowd cheers. We then see Selena Frost coming into the view.

Jessica: “Now Selena, we’ve already heard a bit from Sienna Swann and she’s already flaunting another pictorial and claiming that that is how she looks like a champion and at Learning from History, she was leaving, talking about how just like a champion, you couldn’t beat her.”

Selena: “Seems like she needs any excuse to remind her she can hang. Look, Sienna Swann is a great talent. I’m not going to deny that, but since siding with Regan Street, it’s been manipulation, it’s been lying, it’s been all the show, without substance unless it was needed. And at Learning from History, I’ll flat out say it. We competed for thirty minutes and solved nothing. If she needs to say that’s a win for her…so be it. For me, it’s just step one and I would be doing just as I am now…calling for a rematch. See, I compete and I look to win, not just survive. Sienna Swann, no one doubts you could one day hold the title, but needing to take Kelcey Wallace’s nickname, calling yourself the REAL Perfect Ten. Now flaunting that you outlasted me….You couldn’t stand up to her mantle.”

Selena shakes her head.

Selena: “And before this match, you said I’d have one shot. And then you tried to get out of it. Well, Sienna, in that one shot, you also proved you couldn’t beat me. All I’ll say is that we’ve solved nothing. And Sienna, I want another shot at you. See, that’s the difference between you and me. You can focus on your image. I focus on results. And I’m not disappearing…especially now when we have Syren, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK showing their true colours. Yeah, maybe it was a moment of weakness. But in that moment…they proved that they don’t care about their reputation. They may care about the results. But they don’t care about what they need to do to get it. I still care and Sienna…I won’t except a draw…and I’m not except this SCW where a lot of people who hold championship gold are anything other than champions…and no pictorial is going to fix that. BELIEVE IT!”

The crowd cheers as Selena look at the camera and we cut to the ring.

The lights drop to black as static is briefly heard, the screen being shown shattering like glass. The screen goes black before passages appear capitalized across the screen. A voice mirroring Lexi Von Aaron can be heard saying along with them;

FATHER, FORGIVE THEM; FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO

AND THE LORD RESPONDED SOME TIME LATER, NO

THERE WILL BE NO FORGIVENESS FOR THOSE WHO DEFY ME

"Broken Dreams" by Shaman's Harvest begins to play throughout the arena, immediately leading to a chorus of boos. The lights slowly come up in a very dark shade of blue as two figures emerge from the curtains. The crowd continues to roar their disgust as Lexi leans into Chad's side, Chad looking around briefly before walking toward the ring. Lexi holds the SCW World Tag Team Championship belts, both of them. Notably, the nameplates have been scratched out from Amy Chastaine and Kennedy Street to God and Lexi respectively. Lexi von Aaron holds both titles up over her head as the crowd boos and she looks around.

Sharper: “Your new Tag Team Champions, Lexi von Aaron and Chad Evans. And they may be some of the champions Selena Frost was referring to!”

Knots: “And look at the titles. Lexis’ scratched out Kennie and Amy’s names.”

Sharper: “Defacing the titles and more importantly, Lexi is the one holding both of them.”

Lexi von Aaron snaps at the crowd before holding both titles over her head and heading down to the ring. Chad Evans saunters down from a few feet behind. Lexi von Aaron reaches the ring and glances back. She then extends one of the titles to Chad and Chad just waves her off before walking over to the steel steps. She slides into the ring and Chad slowly enters the ring. Lexi von Aaron puts the titles down and runs across, snapping at Jason Phillips for a microphone. She is handed one and turns to Chad, who quickly takes it out of her hand. He glares at her as Lexi turns and scurries to the titles and grabs them, pulling them back up and putting them over her shoulders. Chad just watches her as the crowd boos and music fades out. For a few moments, with no music, we see Chad just watch Lexi von Aaron as she becomes more subdued, standing to his side. Chad then turns to the crowd.

Chad: “This is a familiar scene, is it not? Instead of one who is finding whatever they can to insert inside of them, I have found the virtuous and given her purpose.”

Lexi smiles. She then steps forward to speak into the microphone.

Lexi: “Look what we go-“

Chad pulls the microphone away and looks at her.

Chad: “Just stand there and holds the titles. You care more about them than I ever did.”

Lexi nods and steps back, again, falling back into line.

Sharper: “Sickening.”

Chad: “While many of you see me as a despicable, arrogant fool, I have made Lexi von Aaron someone you now must respect all by simply giving her some self-worth. Not defined by some foolish teenage love. Not by being someone who’s entire self-worth is determined by some pathetic child’s love. But one who will do anything in this ring necessary…and Amy and Kennedy…I hope you realize that it does not matter how Brave or Elegant you claim to be, nothing is more powerful than me.”

The crowd boos as Chad looks around.

Chad: “And we stand here as the World Tag Team Champions.”

Chad just looks at them, unimpressed.

Chad: “Lexi is far more interested in them than I, but I just happy we don’t have to listen to two shrill women proclaim equality and rah-rah, just as some way to make them feel special. In SCW, it’s been happening for years, and yet, whenever I come back and I actually give a damn, nothing can compare to what I want and what I demand. And it’s that simple-“

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

“Angels” by Within Temptation starts to play. The crowd roars and cheers as Chad turns and Lexi storms over to the ropes, glaring at the entrance way. She starts to yell at the entrance way when Kayla Jones and Angelica Jones walk out from the back, Kayla holding a microphone.

Sharper: “The Sisterhood interrupting Chad Evans and you hear the music. There has to be something irony about them coming out to a song entitled Angels when looking at a man who refers to himself as God himself.”

Knots: “Yeah, but there’s some history there. They were hoping BAE would win at Learning from History. They hate Chad Evans and Lexi von Aaron too.”

Chad rolls his eyes.

Kayla: “We’re not going to stand backstage as we hear you give some rant designed to spark a response. We know one thing about you. You’re a disgusting human being and you may have Lexi von Aaron wanting to be with you, but you’ve made clear since returning that you have a lot of people you hate and you’ll do anything to take them out.”

Chad: “I’m a simple God in that way.”

The crowd boos as Kayla looks down at the ring.

Kayla: “You’re a no good piece of crap. And you even paid the Network to take us out. But they failed and we’ve not forgotten. And you want to stand in that ring, talk about how those titles mean nothing to you. They mean everything to us. So if you’re so quick to want to lose them, I think we can oblige! Right Angelica?”

Angelica then grabs the microphone and turns and tosses it to the side. The crowd roars. They start to step forward when we suddenly start to hear “Adrenaline” by Shinedown. The crowd erupts in cheers. Angelica and Kayla glance back where we see Craig Thomas and Tyler Tucker walk out from the back. They crowd cheers some more. We see Craig Thomas have a microphone in his hand. His music fades out. Chad just looks on, unimpressed as Lexi glances back before turning back and getting riled up more. She starts to dare them to come to the ring, holding up both titles.

Craig: “Kayla….Angelica…Tyler and I have plenty to deal with them too. So if you’re going to talk about obliging with taking the titles from them, I hope you don’t mind us crashing the party too.”

Kayla shrugs and Angelica too. They start to head to the ring. We see Craig put the microphone down as Tyler and him start to head to the ring too. As they do, we then suddenly two large men running down from the back. One runs at Craig and Tucker and nails them from behind with hard clotheslines. The man lets out a yell and Angelica and Kayla turn and look at them before the other man nails them with hard clotheslines. The crowd ohs. Chad just looks on and backs up. Lexi just cheers.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! What the hell?! Who are these men!?

Knots: “They’re coming from behind. Attacking Adrenaline Rush! Attacking Sisterhood!”

Sharper: “Are they with Chad?”

Knots: “I don’t know. Chad doesn’t seem to be fazed by them!”

The first man grabs Craig Thomas and pulls him up before hoisting him up and pressing him over his head and turning and press slamming him on the steel. The crowd ohs. Craig rolls over in pain. Tucker gets up and turns and nails him with a hard right and then another before the second man grabs Tucker’s arm, catching him. He then hoists him up from behind for a back suplex. He instead places him on the first man’s shoulders as if going for a powerbomb, but he then pushes him back and into a vicious facebuster onto the steel. The crowd ohs. Tucker rolls over, out of it.

Sharper: “Oh my God! Facebuster…a reverse powerbomb. An assisted reverse powerbomb. My God!”

Knots: “Tucker’s out!”

The second man then gets up and Kayla gets up and lunges, going for a superkick. He catches it, but then the first man gets up and lifts Kayla up and just launches her back into Angelica. Both hit on the mats with a thud. They then look to the ring as we see a third woman now out with them and she’s turning and stomping away at Craig Thomas. The two men start to head to the ring. Lexi just looks at them, smiling, thinking they’re with Chad. Chad, however, grabs Lexi’s arm roughly and pulls her away. He snaps at her to leave the ring. The two men stop as Chad and Lexi back out the back side of the ring.

Sharper: “Chad Evans pulling Lexi away. They turned to the ring and they bailed!”

Knots: “And look! There’s a third! A woman!”

Sharper: “What in the hell is going on?!”

The two men then turn and the second man grabs Kayla she stirs and hoists her up in a press slam. The first man goes over to the woman as the second man then press slams Kayla into Angelica, taking her down. The first man goes over to the woman who backs away. He then grabs Craig Thomas as he starts to stir and Thomas throws a shot in. The crowd roars. He punches the man again and the woman clubs him in the back. The second man walks over and then he scoops Craig onto his shoulder. The second man then holds him up too and the woman looks at them before hitting a straight kick to the back of Craig’s head and she ducks under and the two powerslam him onto the steel. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “No! Not Craig too!”

Knots: “Sisterhood destroyed! Adrenaline Rush manhandled!”

Sharper: “All from behind too. These two men and this woman, from behind…Thankfully officials have shown up.”

Knots: “Talk about impact. Jesus…And they don’t seem to be with Chad Evans and Lexi von Aaron who are just looking at this.”

Lexi keeps looking at Chad as Chad watches them. Officials come out as the woman starts to back them away. The two men back up, looking at the devastation. The crowd boos. Chad Evans watches as Lexi keeps asking him something.

Lexi: “Do you know who they are? They’re with you, right? Right?! Or did Kennedy and Amy get them-“

Chad: “Shut up!”

Chad snaps at Lexi as he then starts to slowly head around the ring. Lexi follows, still holding her title belts as officials keep the three unidentified people back and the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see Craig Thomas wincing and Tyler Tucker down backstage as Konrad Raab is with them, checking on both of them, along with the trainer. We see Angelica Jones leaning against a wall as Kayla Jones is leaning against thewall while seated on the ground.

Sharper: “Shocking turn of events. Two large men and a woman showing up and assaulting the Sisterhood and Adrenaline Rush.”

Knots: “Even had Chad Evans a bit uncertain. Lexi von Aaron was crazy enough to want to fight them!”

Sharper: “And you see the results there…”

The Red Empire vs. Abby-Normal

We cut to the ring as “Sharing is Caring” by the Tinker Toys is playing in the ring. We see Clamidiya stretching in the ring with Sammy Thomas Davies hopping up and down.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, in the ring, from the Red Light District, they are Clamidiya and Sammy Thomas Davies, they are Abby-Normal!”

Sammy Thomas Davies nods. “Scarlet” by In This Moment begins to play as the entire arena in engulfed in red lighting. Through the smoke that begins to cover the stage, Scarlet Grey and Ruby Amarant slowly saunter out onto the stage hand-in-hand and hips bumping as they walk, drawing the gaze of every fan in the arena as they are entranced by this sight.

Phillips: “And their opponents, they are Scarlet Grey and Ruby Amarant, they are Red Empire!”

Scarlet slowly turns to Ruby with a smirk and slowly starts running a hand up and down her body, trying to intentionally shift some of the focus over to her as Ruby just smiles back at her, and when Scarlet rises back to full height the two share a brief but passionate kiss before they begin heading down to the ring, Scarlet catching the lingering gaze of some of the fans and winking to them as Ruby just keeps her smile, pleased that Scarlet's enjoying herself. As they reach ringside Scarlet slowly walks up the steps before stepping between the top and second ropes, taking her sweet time with it to show off not only her ample display of cleavage but also the greatest ass god himself ever created for a woman. She then spreads her legs as she leans back against the ropes and allows Ruby to slide into the ring between her legs. Ruby slowly twists around and rises as Scarlet approaches, taking Ruby's hands to run them up along her own body as well. This ends with the two of them locking lips again, one leg slowly rising from each of them before they separate. As the lights return to normal, Scarlet saunters over to try and start flirting with the referee as the look on Ruby's face changes, making it clear that at least she's flipped the switch and is ready for war.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey made her debut a couple of weeks ago at the End of the Year Special, then came up short against Helena Merriman, but she has brought in an ally and Red Empire making their debut.”

Knots: “And certainly at home with everyone watching them! Hot damn!”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, they better be ready. Sammy Thomas Davies, a former Tag Team Champion. So this could be a challenge for them.”

The bell sounds. Sammy Thomas Davies starts out as Scarlet starts out for Red Empire. The two circle the ring and Sammy then lunges and goes for a collar and elbow tie-up. Scarlet falls back and moves to the ropes. We then see Ruby take a hard forearm to the jaw of Sammy. Sammy staggers back and Scarlet nails Sammy with a hard forearm and then another and another. She kicks him in the ribs and then drops him down with a drop toe hold. She then gets up and runs into the ropes. She jumps up and goes for a flipping leg drop. Davies rolls out of the way. Sammy turns and gets up and turns and Sammy scoops her up and slams her down. He then shakes his jaw before Scarlet get up and Sammy turns and spins her into the corner. Sammy then hits a chop. The crowd woos.

Sharper: “Hard chop in the corner and Sammy Thomas Davies trying to just get his wits about him.”

Knots: “Yeah. Some hard shots in there. They’re not intimidated.”

Sammy chops her again. More woos. She then whips her across the ring. Sammy runs after and Scarlet gets a boot up. Sammy staggers back and Scarlet runs at Sammy and jumps up and hits a Lou Thesz press, driving her chest into Sammy too, driving him down. She rolls through. She then gets up and turns and goes to drag Sammy over to the corner. He gets away and rolls away. Scarlet then turns and tags in Ruby. Ruby enters the ring and Sammy moves back and reaches up, tagging in Clamidiya. She enters. The crowd looks on.

Sharper: “Sammy getting out of the ring and Clamidiya entering to face off against Ruby Amarant in her first appearance here in SCW.”

Knots: “Time to see what she can do.”

Clamidiya looks at Ruby. The two circle and lunge at each other, locking up in a collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another and Clamidiya turns into an arm wrench. She wrenches it again and then kicks her in the ribs. She then pushes her into the ropes before going to whip her across, but Ruby spins through and sends her in. Clamidiya bounces off and Ruby hits a snap frankensteiner. The crowd ohs. Clamidiya turns and slowly gets up and Ruby runs past her and into the ropes before hitting a sliding forearm smash. The crowd ohs. She turns and goes for the pin.

Clamidiya kicks out. She turns and Ruby grabs her and pulls her up before hitting a snap suplex. She then turns and tags in Scarlet. Scarlet enters and Clamidiya stirs and Scarlet grabs her and hits a fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

Sammy breaks it up as Clamidiya kicks out too. Ruby enters and kicks Sammy in the ribs. Ruby then kicks him again and Scarlet starts to get up and Ruby ducks a Davies clothesline attempt and Scarlet hits a jawbreaker and Ruby turns and grabs him and throws him out of the ring through the ropes.

Sharper: “Sammy Davies caught. Sent to the floor.”

Knots: “Ruby and Scarlet are owning the ring and Abby-Normal just can’t figure things out here.”

The referee tells Ruby to exit, but Clamidiya starts to stir and Ruby and Scarlet run into opposite directions, bounce off the ropes and hit the Crowning Moment. The crowd ohs. Scarlett goes for the pin. Ruby gets up and looks at Sammy.

The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Scarlet Grey and Ruby Amarant, Red Empire!”

“Scarlet” plays again and Scarlet gets up. Ruby backs up and they turn to one another. Scarlet straightens her top and looks around before proudly holding her arm up. The referee raises it as Ruby holds hers up.

Sharper: “An impressive, dominant victory for Red Empire. Ruby Amarant not someone to mess with and Scarlet Grey showing just how well she works with her.”

Knots: “Yeah. Different personalities, but screw it. It worked tonight. Sammy Thomas Davies and Clamidiya couldn’t figure a damn thing out.”

They continue to celebrate in the ring for a moment longer when the cameras cut to the floor and we see the two large men from the previous segment come out from the back, still surrounded by officials. Officials try to get them back as we then the woman come out. Ruby and Scarlet turn to the entrance way, seeing the commotion. Scarlet stands on the turnbuckle as Ruby watches them.

Sharper: “Oh no…not them!”

Knots: “Well they just noticed another tag team I guess! I guess they figure to add Red Empire to the body count!”

The two men are stopped as one then grabs an official and holds him up. The crowd roars before we then cut to the entrance way to see Damian Angel standing there. He snaps at them from the stage. The crowd roars seeing the former World Champion.

Knots: “Look!”

Sharper: “My God! That’s Damian Angel!”

Damian Angel just snaps at them, yelling at them, saying something clearly not in English. The man puts down the official and steps back. The crowd looks on. Damian Angel then glances at the ring before turning and just calmly returning to the back. The two men back up with the woman calming down too. The crowd roars as we cut away.

We see Sophie James and David Callahan watching the scene on a television. Callahan steps back.

Callahan: “Great. Now we’re going to get murdered by bouncers. Why are we here? Seriously-“

James: “Would you relax? Won tag titles here. And looks like SCW needs some people who are going to not just-“

Callahan: “Murder stuttering children.”

James: “Stop it. Tyler’s nice.”

Callahan: “Well yeah, the jitters just make him lovely.”

James: “Look…I’ve heard of this Damian Angel before. He’s bad news. And well, we’re here. We’re not going anywhere and is this is the Tag Division we’re a part of…then find your balls, because we’re going in!”

The crowd roars. Callahan then reaches down, cupping himself.

Callahan: “They’re right here. They want to stay attached, Sophie!”

Sophie rolls her eyes and walks off as Callahan follows.

We then cut away to see Leviticus in his office. He can be seen doodling on some paper and we then see AJ Helms walking into the room. The crowd cheers.

Leviticus: “AJ! Welcome. I know exactly what you need…”

Leviticus turns and holds up a t-shirt.

Leviticus: “I beat Blake Mason’s ass and all I got was this lousy t-shirt!”

The crowd roars as AJ just chuckles a bit. Leviticus hands it to him.

AJ: “Sometimes it feels like that. Not the volley from that I’d have liked. Maybe just needing something to drive me.”

Leviticus: “I can make you a delivery guy-“

AJ: “Not like that. Look…is Jason here?”

Leviticus: “Well about that…look, I think we need to talk to him. Have a bit of a interventorino…I mean…he’s going to get me killed.”

AJ: “Well he doesn’t mean to do that.”

Leviticus just looks at him. Just then, Jason Helms walks into the room.

Jason: “Levi! My man! And AJ…nice shirt.”

AJ: “Yeah.”

Jason: “How are the shirt sales going? Hoods and Lizard Club stuff going well.”

Jason: “Oh yeah. Flying off the shelves!”

Jason: “Excellent.”

Leviticus: “About that…uh…mind if we diversify…like with some nice stuff.”

Jason: “Whoa, whoa, whoa…that is nice stuff.”

Leviticus: “Well I just was thinking, with Giovanni Aries being….uh…crazy, we could-“

Jason: “Well yeah he is. And whatever. The man is so focused on Ace. It’s fine…then again…I do plan to kick his ass. You can come too AJ.”

AJ: “About that, Alistaire Allocco seems annoyed with you.”

Jason: “Well, yeah…I made him lose to Beard. I’d be pissed too. Then again, they weren’t tied up outside and had purple crap sprayed on me that needed like twelve showers to get out. Plus, friggin’ cold man.”

AJ: “Yeah, yeah…just…maybe Levi has a point.”

Jason: “Levi…don’t worry about it. You’ll be fine. Come on AJ. Let’s go make drinking plans or something.”

Jason turns and heads off with AJ Helms. Leviticus looks around and sighs.

Leviticus: “I just have to sell more shirts. That will make me feel better.”

Leviticus lets out a deep breath and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns and we open up to see Jessica Winters walking over to Sam Raine backstage. The crowd cheers a bit and Sam Raine looks at Jessica.

Sam: “Shouldn’t be surprised Spirit didn’t get assigned to this one.”

Jessica: “Well, to be fair, a lot of us were annoyed by that. We get enough.”

Sam: “Look, it’s how I express frustration. Sorry…I’ll be good. Then again, I don’t have much to be frustrated right now.”

Jessica: “The floor is yours.”

Sam smirks and turns to the camera.

Sam: “Well I just saw Josh Hudson get knocked around by Alexis Quinne. That fun to watch. Especially after the little receipt I got. The problem is that I’ve been dealing with some people with big egos and I’ve always had a good hatred for the Streets. And well, watching Josh Hudson get his…that was fun. As for Sienna and Regan…I got to have bit of fun two weeks ago and it’s just the beginning. And with Spirit…look…I’m sorry. I stepped over a line. Now, Spirit, you have to make a decision. Side with them and I treat you like them. Do your job, which your good at…and no issues from me. It’s that simple. And if that pisses you off Sienna…I’m easy to find. Then again, you don’t seem to like getting into too many fights.”

The crowd roars and Sam turns and heads off. We then cut away.

Madison Steward vs. Torsten Voigt

SCW Television Championship

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

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

Phillips: “On her way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, she is Madison Steward!”

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

Sharper: “Madison Steward has quite the challenge ahead of her tonight. Torsten Voigt is... well I think he's a monster.”

Knots: “Maybe so but Maddy is backed by a Goddess! Maybe she'll appear tonight and aid Maddy on her quest. Like a... what do you call it? A Deus ex machina!”

Sharper: “That doesn't mean what you think it does Jon.”

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

Phillips: “From Bonn, Germany and being accompanied by Eric Teufel.... he is the SCW Television Champion, Torsten Voigt!”

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

Sharper: “Voigt staring Madison Steward down, and she is not backing down one inch.”

Knots: “I'm telling ya, Sharper, she has protection from on high!”

Sharper: “Oh God...”

Knots: “You mean Goddess!”

The bell rings and Madison continues to glare back at Voigt just as hard as he's glaring at her. Teufel stands at ringside with his arms crossed, waiting. Vogit smirks at Maddy and moves his hand in a 'come on' motion, inviting Maddy to attack him. Maddy shrugs a little and steps forward before jumping up with a dropkick. Voigt only stumbles backwards a little. Maddy gets to her feet and frowns. She then throws a flurry of strikes, aimed at Voigt's ribs due to his height difference over her. He lets her for a few seconds, then grabs an arm to block her, before simply piefacing her backwards and down. Maddy hits the mat hard on her ass. The crowd boos as Maddy looks up with a scowl.

Sharper: “And Voigt showing no respect for this woman! Her attack having little to no effect on him.”

Knots: “I mean she is about the size of a hummingbird compared to him. But she has determination, look at her go!”

Maddy is back to her feet. Determined to do something to get the big man off his feet, Maddy springboards off the middle rope and flies with a crossbody. Voigt tries to catch her but she grabs his head as he does and she swings, pulling him down with a modified DDT! The crowd oohs. Maddy goes for a cover.

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Voigt shoves Maddy off. She rolls over and gets to her feet, dusting herself off. Voigt is back up as well and he reaches out and grabs Maddy's arm, then slings her hard into the corner. Not wasting time, Voigt sprints into the corner after her with a big boot to her chest. Maddy hits the corner hard and slides down to the mat. Teufel cheers his client on from the apron, slapping the mat in approval. Voigt pays him no attention though as he reaches down to pull Maddy up by her hair. She grabs at her head at the pain as he does, before Voigt then tosses her by her head into the middle of the ring like a ragdoll. The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “Madison had a moment there, with the near fall. Voigt didn't care for it though.”

Knots: “Maddy could really use some divine intervention right about now!”

Voigt lumbers towards Maddy who is starting to stir. She rolls to her back and sees Voigt trying to stomp her just in time to keep rolling out of the way. Voigt's foot hits the mat hard and he shakes his ankle off. Maddy gets to the ropes and pulls herself. up. Voigt is still rolling and shaking his ankle off, looking angry. Teufel looks on, concerned.

Knots: “Uh oh, Maddy may have inadvertently given herself an advantage there, looks like Torsten tweaked his ankle missing that stomp.”

Sharper: “That may be the only way to get Voigt down and keep him there, if she can capitalize.”

Maddy sees Voigt's issue and smirks. She climbs the corner to the second rope and jumps on Voigt's back! She then wraps her arm around his neck and her legs around his torso, locking in a sleeper hold. Voigt staggers around a little as Teufel yells from the apron. Voigt reaches up and grabs Maddy's head and starts to pull. She locks her legs and arms tighter. Voigt starts to have trouble breathing and lets go of her head. Maddy tweaks her arms harder. Teufel is nearly beside himself on the outside, yelling for his clients attention, calling for him to get to the ropes for a break.

Sharper: “Is Madison Steward really going to put this guy to sleep?”

Knots: “He's halfway there!”

Voigt spins around towards the sound of Teufel's voice and reaches for the top rope, but he's too far away. Rather than try to step closer with the added weight on the tweaked ankle, Voigt simply quickly leans forward, flipping Maddy off his back and onto the mat hard. The crowd oohs and she grabs at ger back. Voigt steps back, shaking his head off. He rolls his ankle around again, testing it, then smirks. Teufel sees this and smiles. Voigt stalks Maddy as she starts to get up. Just as she gets to her feet, Voigt grabs her and lifts her up in a military press. He then walks around the ring with her overhead a bit before then just dropping her behind him with a fallaway slam. Voigt makes a cover.

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Maddy gets her shoulder up. Teufel pounds the mat angry. Voigt simply gets up and pulls Maddy up to her feet. He starts to whip her into the ropes but she somehow counters, spinning around instead and fires off a kick to Voigt's thigh. He turns to face her and she then kicks the other thigh, then kicks lower at the ankle he had trouble with earlier. Voigt staggers away from her. Maddy follows though. She grabs Voigt's arm to make him face her, fist ready for a strike, but Voigt scoops her up and spins before slamming her down hard wth a powerslam! The crowd oohs and Teufel claps as Voigt makes another cover.

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Maddy kicks out just in time. Voigt slams a fist into the mat. Maddy scoots away and gets to her feet. She bounces off the ropes as Voigt is getting back to his feet and nails him with a diving forearm. Voigt staggers a little. Maddy then grabs Voigt's arm, looking to take advantage of his momentary discombobulation to throw him into the ropes. Instead, Voigt counters, spins her around, then lifts her up before planting her with the Panzer!

Sharper: “Wow! Counter out of nowhere! Madison practically folded in half!”

Knots: “Come on, Goddess! Where are you??”

Teufel slaps the apron as Voigt makes the cover.

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The bell rings and Voigt gets to his feet.

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

Teufel slides into the ring and snatches the belt from the official, handing it to Voigt himself. Maddy starts to stir and roll away as Voigt holds the title belt overhead.

Sharper: “Madison Steward gave it one hell of a fight, got Voigt down, nearly made him pass out, caused him to hurt his ankle a little... but none of that was enough here tonight.”

Knots: “Torsten Voigt has been on a tear since becoming Television Champion, perhaps making a point about being overlooked when he wasn't included in the contendership battle royal. He made his presence felt that night at The Future is Now and has been imposing his will over everyone ever since!”

Sharper: “Can anyone end his championship reign, this... reign of terror?”

Knots: “We'll see next week. I just bet that if Maddy's Goddess were here she'd be champion right now!”

Sharper: “Stop it.”

Voigt continues to pose with the belt overhead as Breakdown cuts away.

“Immortals” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Syren holding the SCW World Championship, having her arms held up by CHBK and Ravyn Taylor.”

Sharper: “Apparently next, we are finally going to get some answers.”

Knots: “Syren, our new World Champion, along with Ravyn Taylor and CHBK. They’ll explain why to the world…next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return to a shot of the arena to see four stools set up, three on one side, one on the other with some ferns places around the ring. We also see Lexy Chapel in the middle of the ring.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and we figured that Syren, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK would be joining us, but Lexy Chapel is in the ring.”

Knots: “Looks like the Chapel Show is back!”

Lexy Chapel looks around.

Lexy: “That’s right! Keep your pants on, your feet on the ground and get ready because the Chapel Show is FINALLY back!”

The crowd roars a bit.

Lexy: “And it returns with a true treat as I will get down to the bottom of all of the juiciest details of the stunning turn of events that led to SCW seeing a new SCW World Champion crowned at Learning from History…that’s right, we’re going to get answers as to what Syren was thinking. What Ravyn Taylor was thinking. And…what CHBK was thinking.”

Lexy pauses for a moment.

Lexy: “So at this time, please allow me to introduce to you, back on top of the mountain…my guests tonight….Syren, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK…DARK FANTASY!”

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

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

She looks around smiling as the crowd boos her some. We then see Syren, Ravyn and CHBK start to walk down to the ring. The crowd continues to boo. Lexy just smiles in the ring, waiting for them to come to the ring.

Sharper: “There’s the new World Champion. We’ve heard from Ravyn already once tonight. Telling us to wait for this.”

Knots: “Guess we’re going to get some answers. But I’m not sure what there is to say. Syren finally saw her shot to be at the top. And I can’t really even be mad. I’d do the same thing!”

Sharper: “Yeah, but we want to hear her say it. For years, she’s fought the way we want everyone to. With honour, with integrity. That…that had nothing there-“

Knots: “But honesty!”

Syren, Ravyn and CHBK reach the ring and CHBK walks up the steel steps. He then walks along the apron as Syren pulls herself up onto the apron. She then steps through the ropes and smiles as CHBK holds them open for her. He keeps them open for Ravyn as Ravyn steps through too. CHBK follows and steps forward. Lexy ushers them to their stools as Syren just stands in the ring, looking around, enjoying the feeling of standing in the middle of it as champion. She then steps back as Ravyn and CHBK grab the microphones on the stools and sit on them. We then see Syren back up and grab the microphone. She sits down on it and Lexy looks around. The crowd just boos as the music fades out. The boos the only sound for a few moments.

Lexy: “Well I have to say first of all that this is a sight for sore eyes as it is good to see you holding SCW Championship gold again…”

Syren nods and smiles. The crowd boos some more.

Lexy: “But I’m not here to talk about how great it is to see you holding that title, setting history by now holding that title six times…Come on! History here! Surpassing CHBK himself.”

CHBK nods as Syren glances at him and then Ravyn.

Lexy: “But let’s face it Syren, you couldn’t have done it without Ravyn and CHBK. Now, maybe, just maybe Jake Starr could’ve missed. Maybe you could’ve come back, but they made sure you walked out the World Champion.”

Ravyn: “Yes, we did.”

The crowd boos.

Ravyn: “Alex and I did what we felt was best. He did what he felt was best for this promotion. I did what I felt was best for Zoe. And we now have her back where she belongs…as World Champion.”

The crowd boos some as Syren smiles as Lexy steps forward.

Lexy: “Ravyn…I’ll come back to you in a moment. But I want to hear it from Syren. Because of one moment. When she turned, she saw what you did CHBK…what you did Ravyn…and she made a decision. She didn’t know did she? She didn’t know that you two decided to intervene like this and it seems like well before you all headed to the ring. So Syren….Come on! Answer the question. Why?!”

Syren looks around before turning right to Lexy.

Syren: “Because this back around my waist was long overdue.”

The crowd boos, while some cheer.

Syren: “One year ago, almost to the day, I was scheduled to challenge for the World Championship. That match didn’t happen. Alexis Quinne…lost to Selena Frost. So then I waited…and waited…and waited. And it wasn’t until a year later that I was given the opportunity to get this title back around my waist. Now, I would’ve been fine if I had gotten my shot last year and found out that someone was better than me. I would’ve survived. I would’ve dusted myself off, gotten back in the gym and come back to kick ass and make everyone oh so totally jealous….But….instead, I had maybe the worst year of my career. Injured by so called legends who now need to attack people from behind and challenge a retired ACTUAL legend just to have any hope of relevancy…I had to watch one of the most despicable people I’ve ever seen hold this title. Snow Queen’s got multiple shots. Perfection was where it was at. Screwed over by a Hellcat and those that she keeps around to kiss her ass…and then screwed out of the opportunity to earn this title.”

Syren pauses for a moment.

Syren: “And even though no one with a working brain could argue I shouldn’t be getting a shot at this…I realized in that moment, nothing I did would’ve changed that. I lose, then so be it. I win, even if I did it without Ravyn and CHBK, I’d still have the prima donnas like Sienna Swann and Bree Lancaster talking about how I didn’t deserve it. How I was handed a title shot…and therefore shouldn’t have been there. So I did what I knew I had to…take the opportunity before me that two people who KNOW what I’ve done gave me…and stand here as a six time World Champion!”

The crowd boos.

Syren: “And stand here knowing that EVERYONE who hates me, yeah, I see you Regan…everyone who judges me, yeah, I see you Selena, Sienna, Bree, and so many others…and show that while I can stand here at the top of the mountain, I’ve earned the ability to take a shortcut if it means getting what I damn well deserve and should have had a LONG damn time ago!”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Just disappointment here.”

Knots: “She makes some good points!”

Syren looks around, proudly holding the World Championship.

Lexy: “That makes a lot of sense to me. And well, you do deserve a lot more.”

Sharper: “What?”

Knots: “Hey! I like it. She’s finally talking with sense too!”

Lexy: “And I admire someone to be so honest. It’s refreshing. And well, to that end, that brings me to Ravyn and CHBK, because Syren clearly made the call, but I would be remiss if I didn’t suggest that many you two thought she couldn’t get it done-“

CHBK: “It was merely a back-up plan. Why leave anything to chance.”

Lexy: “So you had a plan though. This wasn’t something that came out of nowhere and I happened to do some digging and well…oh wait…”

Lexy turns and moves over to her stool and grabs an envelope with a note.

Lexy: “I seem to have gotten a note late last week, perhaps a bit before I arranged to have all of this here set up…from someone in this very ring and it…well…Ravyn, do you want to read it?”

Lexy turns and hands it to Ravyn. Ravyn goes to open it when we see Mr. D walking out from the back. The crowd roars a bit, while some boo. Mr. D has a microphone in his hand.

Mr. D: “Yes, Ravyn…how about you fill in one blank…or maybe several…”

Ravyn smirks. Mr. D continues on his way to the ring. Ravyn mockingly starts to play stupid.

Ravyn: “Oh whatever do you mean?”

Mr. D continues on his way to the ring and walks up the steel steps. He locks eyes with CHBK before stepping into the ring. Lexy steps forward.

Lexy: “Mr. D, welcome to the Chapel Show. I’m glad you’re here. I mean…sorry…I know we have other things planned, but first, see, look at how good I am, interviewing, getting answers-“

Mr. D: “Lexy…”

Lexy backs off. Mr. D turns to Dark Fantasy.

Mr. D: “I don’t even need to guess what’s on that note. My gut already tells me what it says. My gut figured it all out the moment I saw you both get involved at Learning from History. I had to a bit of my own learning. A match where it was triple threat and therefore, what you did was completely legal in the rules of a match. Wearing me down to have Syren in the match, both of you…you had this planned since the night of the Future is Now. You both saw an opportunity to make things good your own way…and I fell for it.”

CHBK smirks and stands up. Ravyn just chuckles a bit. Syren looks a bit more confused. CHBK steps forward and places his hand on Mr. D’s shoulder.

CHBK: “No, old friend…we had it planned a long time before that.”

The crowd roars as Mr. D looks at CHBK, right in his eye. Ravyn then responds from the chair as Syren just looks at them stunned.

Ravyn: “And don’t worry though…we’ll explain everything. Because we’ve decided to give Lexy Chapel an exclusive. I mean…you clearly don’t seem to want to give her any work and we like to make things right…and not just because she’s related to Alex over here. But next week, you can find out exactly how we made you realize that you don’t mess with the two smartest people in this company.”

Syren then turns and immediately kisses Ravyn. The crowd roars and then boos as Syren smiles, clearly fully on board.

Sharper: “And look at that reaction. If there was any doubt…Syren…she’s over the moon. Ravyn Taylor and CHBK gave her a gift.”

Knots: “Wait…they planned this before Future is Now…wait…”

CHBK then turns to Mr. D as he smiles.

CHBK: “And Olek…I’ll at least give you a bit of a sneak preview since you are a friend…Kennedy Street made a very convenient patsy.”

The crowd roars.

Knots: “You sons of bitches!”

Just then, Kennedy Street runs out from the back. A roar comes from the crowd. CHBK backs off. Syren and Ravyn back up and Lexy bails. Kennedy slides into the ring and runs at Ravyn and Syren and swings. They exit the ring, dodging, just in time and they back away. CHBK exits too.

Sharper: “Kennedy Street heard that. She’s down here! She wants revenge!”

Kennedy then grabs one of the stools and lifts it up and turns and throws it at them as they get to the entrance way. CHBK, Ravyn, Syren and Lexy Chapel back away, just narrowly not getting hit. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “They framed Kennedy! They framed Kennedy and then manipulated everyone to get the World Championship!”

Knots: “You sons of bitches!”

Kennedy steps to the ropes, seething as Ravyn smirk and turns around. Syren just smiles, holding the World Championship. CHBK backs away, helping Lexy Chapel too as we then slowly fade to black…

QUICK RESULTS:

Angelica Jones defeats Bill Barnhart via pinfall to win a SCW Television Championship shot

Maddie Chase vs. Max Kane ends via double countout

Beard defeats Alistaire Allocco via pinfall

Aaron Blackbourne defeats Konrad Raab via pinfall

Red Empire (Scarlet Grey & Ruby Amarant) defeat Abby-Normal (Sammy Thomas Davies & Clamidiya) via pinfall

Torsten Voigt defeats Madison Steward via pinfall to retain the SCW Television Championship