Breakdown - January 6, 2021

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

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

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

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Save the Queen on Ace Marshall follows.

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

Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Asher Hayes and Cid Turner coming out of their A/C unit.

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

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.
David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Cookie Dreams holding up the TV Championship follows.

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

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

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

Sharper: “It’s the first Breakdown of 2021 as SCW comes rolling in with a hot shot in the Motor City!”

The cameras pan across the crowd before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots stand next to the ring, microphones in their hands.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. I’m Adam Sharper here at ringside with Jonathan Knots as usual and folks, SCW is coming into 2021 hot!”

Knots: “It left it on fire with controversy and then a successful title defense. We now know David Helms and Bree Lancaster will meet at Last Grasp of Reality to unify the World Titles!”

Sharper: “But tonight, Jordan Majors, who came close, but not close enough, she needs to reset. Frozen Hell, they’re still a team until they call it a day, successful against Xander Valentine. But they most win tonight to keep their Tag League hopes alive. If Majors and Dreams win, they go to the finals.”

Knots: “And oh yeah, Giovanni Aries. He’s going to be in action and facing Blake Mason here tonight. Talk about a match that could get bloody!”

Sharper: “So much more to come. Including, CHBK returns to the ring, forced to compete against James Evans. And the TV Championship tournament kicks off. All this and more here on Breakdown!”

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

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

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

Sharper: “There you see the interim World Champion. Still holding that title after successfully defending it against Jordan Majors.”

Knots: “And I’m sure we’ll never hear her shut up about it!”

Bree Lancaster proudly holds the interim SCW World Championship over her shoulder and looks around before the music abruptly stops and the lights dim. Suddenly the rift of “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace begins to play, a lone spotlight centers in the entrance way where Sienna Swann stands. She smiles and looks around as Bree turns to her and smiles. Xiomara Diaz and Sierra Swann walks out with Sienna. The four, including Scott Burnside, then start to walk down to the ring. The boos continue.

Knots: “Of course! We needed Sienna Swann too!”

Sharper: “Sienna Swann has been vocal on social media. Nothing new there.”

Knots: “Sniping at anyone she can.”

Sharper: “And now taking some of the limelight from Bree Lancaster. But Sienna Swann should be thanking Blake Mason. Yes, I said that. He’s the reason no charges were laid after that brawl in that restaurant on the final Breakdown of 2020.”

The four reach the ring and Scott climbs up the steel steps. He holds the ropes open as Bree Lancaster follows. Xiomara Diaz and Sierra Swann are next and Sienna Swann then smiles, saying something to Scott before entering the ring. The four walk around the ring as Bree holds her title over her head. Sienna points to her as the crowd boos some more. Bree then smiles as Scott goes over and is handed a microphone by Jason Phillips. Burnside takes it and hands it to Bree. Bree takes it and walks around the ring as the crowd boos and a growing “You suck!” chant.

Sharper: “Detroit giving Bree Lancaster and Sienna Swann a hell of a welcome tonight!”

Bree looks around as the chants continue. Sienna just rolls her eyes.

Bree: “Thank God we’re not wasting our time competing for you ingrates!”

The crowd boos louder. Bree looks around.

Bree: “So be quiet because you have true talent standing in the ring, including the real World Champion!”

Bree points to herself as the crowd boos some more. She looks around as a faint “David Helms!” chant begins and Bree hears it, causing fans to get behind it more.

Bree: “If you want to chant the name of the man who is going to lose to me and we can all prove 2020 was a fluke for him, then keep going!”

Bree looks around as the crowd boos.

Bree: “See, at Last Grasp of Reality, David Helms is going to have to come to terms with the Last Gasp of his career at the top. He had a hell of a year. A really good one. Jordan Majors did too. By non-Ambitchous standards. And she fell at my hands.”

Sienna points to herself and repeatedly says “mine too” as well.

Bree: “And David…I’ve not been sitting on the shelf for the last two months of 202 and now we’re going on first month of 2021. I’ve been competing against the top talent. Rise to Greatness was a fluke. Plain and simple. I don’t like to make excuses, but the facts are just so clearly that way…you need to understand. You can hold up your World Title. The one that Sasha let you keep only to try and get under my skin when we all know that I am the rightful and REAL World Champion. I would’ve proven it at Under Attack. But I’ll now do it at Last Grasp of Reality and end this farce with you holding a title that only I have the right to hold.”

Bree pauses as the crowd boos.

Bree: “So chant his name because he’ll need something to feel good about. While he and his family was on the top of the world at Rise to Greatness…now…the top is populated by the people in this ring. The sooner everyone understands that…the better it will be for everyone. Because it’s not just my holding this title. We’re going to the finals of the Tag League and no one is going to stop that!”

Bree smiles as the crowd boos. Sienna then walks over and Bree hands her the microphone. Sienna smirks as the boos only grow. Sienna looks around and glares at the crowd.

Sienna: “Given that we’re in Detroit, we all know this city wouldn’t show respect to greatness if forced to. So we’re not going to try. But just as Bree said, we are going to the end of the Tag League where we will not only win, but send a statement to the World Tag Team Champions.”

Sienna looks at the main camera.

Sienna: “Hi Chris…remember, I want to talk. Call me…”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “They are confident, but they are right. They are in the driver’s seat in a lot of ways.”

Knots: “Yeah. And they’re hoping Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne help them by beating A/C Unit next week!”

Sienna: “Not much time…Jake Starr and JaMarcus Avery won’t be much of a stopping block. And maybe Jake Starr can pass along a hint to David, right, Bree.”

Bree smiles.

Sienna: “But before we leave you…I need to make one thing clear. I am standing here not because of the lies we know some people are going to tell you. As I was in the midst of a wonderful meal with a special friend, I and my family and friends were ruthlessly attacked by an out of control woman with a vendetta. Someone who is with MY son. Now Kelcey, I know the bar is low…but at the End of the Year Special, there were two reasons you received the Manager of the Year award.”

The crowd roars a bit.

Sienna: “One…because this company wouldn’t recognize the role Xiomara or Scott have played in our careers. And two…they’re giving you the hint. We don’t want to see your sad ass in a wrestling ring ever again.”

The crowd roars and a Kelcey chant begins.

Sienna: “Instead of the sad nostalgia cheers you’re going to get because they’re happy you still have control of your extremities…take the hint and guide Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne to a third place finish in the Tag League….guide Peyton Rice to coming up short for any other titles. In fact, you’re PERFECT for it. You can be the perfect Runner-up. I’ll be perfect in the ring.”

Sienna scoffs. The crowd keeps booing, but Sienna continues.

Sienna: “While you’re settle for Blake Mason because you know damn well Chris knows the truth about you…you’re as unstable as what everyone has accused me about. Please…I’m in full control….You can rely on Blake’s money to get you out of your own problems. Me…people know the real me. They saw the real you to end the year. Stay the hell out of my way….because 2021…I will get what I have deserved no matter what conspiracy theories you come up with in your head. I WONDER where you’re getting all that. But as for me…I am the master of my own future for once. And you’re going to have to accept it. And oh…it’s perfect!”

“Fallen Angel” starts to play as Xiomara and Bree share a look but Sierra Swann smiles and applauds. Sienna brings the microphone down and looks defiantly at the camera. Bree Lancaster refocuses and straightens the title over her shoulder as Sienna gestures for her to move forward.

Sharper: “What does that mean? What does Sienna have planned? Beyond just continued manipulation!”

Knots: “That’s probably it. Even now. Bree Lancaster is the interim champion and Sienna is making sure she’s the conductor!”

Sharper: “I don’t think anything will come between them. Even with threats to Bree’s title reign, she’s been loyal. But Sienna Swann is believing whatever she’s figured out. Whatever she’s planning and whatever she may have, working with, implicitly or not, with Giovanni Aries.”

Knots: “They were waiting the restaurant. They’re working with her!”

Sharper: “I don’t know what to believe anymore!”

Sienna and Bree pose as Sienna then has Sierra join in. The three stand up front and center as Xiomara looks on as Scott Burnside applauds and we cut away.

The scene opens backstage as Kelcey Wallace looks at the monitor in the locker room, shaking her head. She turns away.

Kelcey: “I can’t even feign shock at her delusions.”

Owen starts taking out his gear.

Owen: “Because she knows we’re far from done with her. We know she’s up to something and I’m not going to let it happen. We all know what she’s going to try. She’s just being sneakier this time.”

Kelcey shakes her head as we see Blake Mason walk into the room.

Blake: “Kelcey, you-“

Kelcey: “Relax. I’ve heard worse.”

Blake: “Well with everything else. I don’t feel the need to hear some more barely veiled threats. Or lies.”

Kelcey: “We appreciate what you did. They’re going to have the nicest restaurant on the lakeside now.”

Blake: “At the very least. Given that I heard Sienna offered nothing. Claiming publicity.”

Owen: “Typical. Then again, For the People, right…oh wait. She’s stuffed that crap.”

Aaron then appears in the frame, having stopped his stretches and gets up.

Aaron: “Either way, we need to make a tough choice. Not tonight. But next week. A/C Unit.”

Owen turns to Aaron.

Aaron: “Principles or something for them to think about.”

Kelcey: “I’m not going to tell you to do anything like that. As far as I’m concerned, we own Giovanni and Sienna another match.”

Blake: “Not if I do what I want to do to Gio tonight.”

Owen: “We’ll worry about next week, next week. We have a tough shot tonight.”

Aaron: “Of course.”

Kelcey: “We all better get ready then.”

The scene cuts away.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Tommy Valentine vs. Ricky James follows.

Sharper: “Well as Kelcey Wallace, Owen Cruze, Aaron Blackbourne and Blake Mason get ready for tonight-“

Knots: “Where was Peyton Rice?”

Sharper: “Good question. Either way, next, the TV Championship tournament starts tonight and it’s next. Tommy Valentine faces Ricky James when we return!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Tommy Valentine vs. Ricky James

SCW Television Championship Tournament

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

HEART FILLED WITH HATE

The screens show static for a few seconds before going dark once more. The black screen starts to pulse now like a heartbeat and on each pulse that reverberates round the arena, a shot of Thomas in various poses is shown before reverting to the words on screen until the next pulse that sounds like a bass drum beat with increasing volume until a final shot of him holding the SCW Title aloft after winning the match at Taking Hold Of The Flame is Shown and remains until two green fireworks shoot from the rafters and explode on the ramp. The explosion drifts across the ramp before the beginning chords to "Cut The Cord" by Shinedown, hits.

A shot of "Thorn" going for the Swanton from the top of a chamber pod at Under Attack 2009 is shown in slow motion as he misses it and hits nothing but canvas. A shot now of him hitting the Socially Unacceptable Moonsault stomp from the top rope onto Justin Davis is shown, the impact punctuated by the last word of the verse before a shadowed figure can be seen standing in front of the curtain at the top of the ramp.

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

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverberates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start jeering, the heat almost palpable in the air. The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp as he looks out into the audience that are now booing loudly, chanting obscenities in some cases. He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. The smirk turns to a full on grin as "The Modern Day Viking" Olaf Erlandsson walks out from the back and stands behind Thomas who spins around and then pat's Olaf's shoulder before turning back around and looking out at the audience with smug satisfaction. Kandis walks out too and Tommy smirks, kissing her. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before Thomas starts walking down to the ring, Kandis and Olaf slowly walking behind him.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, has a fifteen minute time limit, and is a TV Championship Tournament Match. First, accompanied by Olaf Erlandsson and Kandis, from Santa Barbara, California, he is Tommy Valentine!”

As he walks past the barrier he looks out into the crowds and goes to high five a few fans and moves his hand at the last second, instead running it through his hair and chuckling before moving on down the ramp, the smirk still on his face before he slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before looking at all the fans in the crowd with undisguised disgust. Olaf looks in the ring at Valentine, an emotionless expression on his face as he watches Thomas showboating. Meanwhile, Thomas jumps down and does the same to all the turnbuckles, soaking in the disapproval of the fans before standing still in the centre, cranking his neck. He then stands motionless in the corner, looking over to make sure Olaf is focused on the ring before waiting for his opponent

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine is hoping 2021 ends a bit better than 2020. He had a hell of a year returning to the top of the card, but not much to show for it as of recent memory.”

Knots: “Well he is with Kandis. And maybe he can kick things off by earning shot to win the TV Title at Last Grasp of Reality!”

“Real American” by Rick Derringer starts to play throughout the arena as Lucy Huckabee-Sanders and Ricky James walk out from behind the curtain and up to a podium at the top of the ramp. The music begins to fade to a quieter volume as Lucy takes position behind the mic on the podium.

Lucy Huckabee-Sanders: “Ladies and gentleman, please stand as we will now recite the Pledge of Allegiance!”

Lucy and Ricky begin to recite the American pledge of allegiance for the crowd, and as they finish their entrance music goes back up to full volume throughout the arena. The pair steps around the podium, stopping in front of it as a large, oversized American flag unfurls behind them and begins to flow.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Lucy Huckabee-Sanders, from Miami, Florida, he is Ricky James!”

The duo begin their descent down the ramp, ignoring the fans with Lucy sneaking a dirty look in at them as they approach the ring. Ricky hops up onto the apron as Lucy walks over to the stairs and up onto the ring apron. Ricky places his boot on the bottom rope and allows Lucy to step into the ring. As they get into the ring the pair then taunts for the crowd, both thrusting their fist in the air in front of them. They take their place in the corner as their music dies down.

Sharper: “Ricky James meanwhile has made sure to make his presence felt as of late. Felt he got screwed out of the End of the Year Title shot and then, not just that, he screwed Asher Hayes out of the Open Invitational.”

Knots: “He thinks he was screwed out of that Last Laugh battle royal. Blaming everyone else but himself!”

Ricky looks at Tommy as the bell sounds. Ricky James glances at Kandis and then turns back to Tommy. The two circle a bit before locking up and grappling. Tommy then knees him in the ribs. He knees Ricky again and whips him across the ring. Ricky James bounces off and Tommy nails him with a forearm. Ricky rolls over and moves to the ropes. He snaps at the official, claiming he wasn’t ready as Tommy shakes his head and turns back and goes over to Ricky. He grabs him, but Ricky James reaches up and rakes his eyes. Tommy staggers back. Ricky then nails him with a hard right and grabs him by the head and runs him across to the far corner, driving him face first into the top turnbuckle. Tommy turns and Ricky kicks him in the ribs and then again and again before stepping off and walking around before we then hear a roar from the crowd as Asher Hayes walks out from the back.

Sharper: “Ricky James gets control here.”

Knots: “But he’s got his attention elsewhere. We got some company!”

Sharper: “Asher Hayes on his way to the ring and he’s got an issue with both men in there!”

Kandis walks around the ring as Olaf Erlandsson looks on. Asher Hayes reaches the ring and smirks as he walks around the ring. He waves at LHS before turning and glancing at Kandis. Kandis keeps watching as he heads around. Ricky then turns around and Tommy hits an European uppercut, knocking him down. The crowd ohs and Ricky rolls over. He gets up and Tommy kicks him in the ribs and whips him into the ropes. Ricky bounces off and Tommy hits a back drop. Tommy then jumps up and hits a double leg drop to the chest of Ricky. He rolls back and goes for the pin.

Ricky kicks out. He rolls over as Asher takes a seat at the announce position.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes joining us here as Ricky James just kicks out.”

Knots: “I doubt it’s just to look at Kandis’s ass.”

Asher: “I didn’t need to come out here to see that. I came out here because well, I got a little bit of unfinished business with both these two.”

Ricky grabs at the ropes and starts to get up as Tommy nails him in the ribs with a shot. He spins him around and elbows him in the jaw. Ricky holds his jaw in pain. Tommy whips him across the ring and Ricky hits hard. Tommy runs after and jumps up and hits a leg lariat. He rolls down and Ricky staggers out. Tommy then grabs him and hooks him up and hits the Petal of Woe. He rolls Ricky over and hooks the leg.

James kicks out. Ricky James rolls over and starts to stir. Tommy grabs him and pulls him up and Ricky reaches up and rakes the eyes. Tommy staggers back. Ricky then looks at him and runs at him and clotheslines him back and up and over the top rope. Tommy rolls to the floor. (1) Ricky then drops down. He points to Olaf and Kandis to stay back and stomps Tommy in the face and then the ribs. (1)

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine to the floor. Ricky James following after.”

Asher: “Smelled blood. So I guess he’s going to be a big man. Go to the floor. I mean he’s on his back!”

Sharper: “He did attack you from behind.”

Asher: “Trust me. I know that! And I don’t feel bad for Tommy here. He does the same crap too!”

Ricky grabs Tommy by the hair. (2) He drags him up and runs him over to the steel steps, driving him face first into them. (3) He falls to a knee where Ricky grabs him and rolls him into the ring. Ricky climbs onto the apron. He then climbs to the top rope. Tommy starts to get up and Ricky dives off with a somersault dive, taking him down. The crowd ohs. Ricky goes for the pin.

Tommy gets his shoulder up. He rolls over as Ricky gets up. Tommy pulls himself up and turns around and Ricky forearms him in the jaw and then again, knocking him back to the corner. Ricky whips him across the ring. Ricky runs after and Tommy gets a boot up. Ricky stumbles back and Tommy runs out as Ricky turns and Tommy grabs him and hits the Judas Syndrome. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Judas Syndrome.”

Asher: “Always fun when they just make clear what a piece of crap they are.”

Knots: “Makes it easy, huh?”

Tommy goes for the pin.

Ricky kicks out. Ricky rolls over and Tommy grabs him by the hair and pulls him up. He then kicks him in the ribs and whips him into the ropes. Ricky bounces off and Tommy goes for a launch, but Ricky counters and lands on Tommy’s shoulders, countering with a hurricanrana into a pin.

Tommy counters with a sunset flip pin.

Ricky kicks out. Both roll back. Tommy gets up and Ricky hoists him up and hits the Stand Your Ground. He then rolls through for the pin.

Tommy rolls his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Tommy kicks out!”

Asher: “Maybe LHS should throw him a kendo stick.”

Knots: “Still sore about it.”

Asher: “Hell yeah I am. I don’t care about the money or the car. I care about winning. And thanks to this jackass I didn’t get that. Hell, Tommy stopped it too. Just because either one can’t get it done, they come over and crap on me. Nuh-uh!”

Tommy starts to stir and Ricky James looks over at him. He then gets up as LHS berates Tommy. Kandis just glares at her before Tommy gets up and Ricky kicks him in the ribs. He pulls him in for a DDT, but Tommy spins out and then pulls him into a short-arm clothesline. Ricky rolls over and gets up and Tommy scoops him up and hits a powerslam. He then gets up and exits to the apron. Tommy grabs at the ropes and starts to pull himself up to the top rope as the crowd roars and Ricky James looks up and runs over and nails Tommy in the ribs. He then grabs him and Tommy fights, but Ricky gets enough of him and pulls up Tommy’s arm to hit the Art of the Deal. The crowd ohs. Tommy hits the mat and Ricky turns and throws himself onto him.

The crowd roars and boos.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Ricky James!”

Sharper: “Ricky James moves onto the finals to maybe walk out TV Champion at Last Grasp of Reality!”

Knots: “And look out! Asher Hayes is leaving us!”

Asher Hayes takes off his headset and runs around the table. He slides into the ring and Ricky James gets up as LHS walks up the steel steps. Asher clotheslines him down. The crowd erupts in cheers. Ricky hits the mat and rolls over. Asher turns and stomps him in the chest and then again as Ricky bails out of the ring. LHS jumps down to check on Ricky as Asher turns and runs over to Tommy as he gets up.

Sharper: “Asher going after Ricky James. And now turning his attention to Tommy Valentine.”

Knots: “Getting some revenge for the last two battle royals Hayes was in!”

Kandis then climbs onto the apron and Asher Hayes runs over and goes to nail her. Kandis falls back and Olaf climbs up onto the apron and Asher nails him with a hard right. He steps back. Asher Hayes turns as Tommy gets up and Hayes runs at him and nails him with the Dust to Dust. Kandis slides in as Hayes rolls out of the ring. He then backs away. He looks at both Ricky James and Tommy Valentine.

Asher: “I at least did it to your face and waited for you to settle your match.”

Asher then issues a middle finger to the ring. The crowd roars as Asher Hayes turns and starts to head to the back. The crowd cheers for Asher. He heads to the back as LHS keeps yelling at anyone and everyone she can.

COMMERCIALS

We hear the sound of classical music in the background.

“And now a New Year’s Resolution with The All-Star, Gavin Taylor.”

We then open up to see a shot of Gavin Taylor sitting in a leather chair, next to a construction paper fireplace, stroking a stuffed animal cat and blowing bubbles out of a pipe. He then pulls the pipe out.

Gavin: “Ah…I didn’t see you come in. But with this breach of privacy, this must be the moment you’ve all been waiting for…the night I issue the All-Star’s New Year, New Me, Patented Prediction for 2021.”

Gavin leans back.

Gavin: “I’ve given things a lot of thought and after the failed attempt to do the seemingly impossible, helping Katie Steward win the World Tag Team Championship, there is the chance for something great. I mean in 2020, I was still Adrenaline Champion. I was amazing in every way. And well…”

Gavin then throws the stuffed cat into the construction paper fireplace. He then throws the pipe down.

Gavin: “This is the year you will always remember the name of Gavin Taylor. Not just in Australia after the greatest appearance in that young nation’s history. Not just as the greatest Adrenaline Champion in history. Sorry Devon Kayl. But as Gavin Taylor for being GAVIN GOD DAMNED TAYLOR. The All-Star, the Most Valuable Player, the Director’s Cut Last Jedi, and the man who could make Godfather Part III better than Part II. I’m not screwing around this year. Mark my words. I will be the man everyone is talking about in 2021. People will be looking at SCW and realizing the letters stand for Gavin F’n Taylor!”

Gavin then sits back. The classic music plays again as the camera pans back.

“This has been a New Year’s Resolution with The All-Star, Gavin Taylor.”

The scene fades to black.

The Light in the Darkness in action

We cut to the ring where Jason Phillips is ready to go, a pair of men in black and blue long tights conversing in the corner.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Already in the ring at this time… the team of Ty Dawson and Tucker Miles!”

The two men start egging on the crowd, arrogantly yelling how they’re the real stars everyone came to see tonight, which earns them a few boos. All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “Die For You” by Starset begins to play, the Tron flickering to life to show a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness. When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy. As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the Tron with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually and with special attention paid to the moments where they’re working in tandem.

Phillips: “And their opponents, making their SCW in-ring debut… Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz, THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS!”

Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. She moves to the center of the ring and drops to her knees, cupping her hands together in front of her while Amelia stands right behind her, hands folded before her once again. As Luz lifts her cupped hands upward, the arena lights slowly begin to come back on as Amelia takes her hands and pulls her to her feet, spinning her around one final time into a tight embrace before the two move to their corner to prepare for battle.

Sharper: “Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz, a huge new addition to the tag division that we finally get to see in action for the first time here tonight. Both are highly touted second-generation talents that have conquered Mexico and Europe together, and now look to add to their already impressive resumes here with us.”

Knots: “They’ve been hanging around for weeks to get a feel for things as Sasha’s been trying to sign them on amidst all the other chaos she’s had to deal with. These two may live up to their team name as they seem to be one of the few things lately that hasn’t left our poor boss with a mess to sort out!”

The referee signals for the bell as Luz and Amelia talk briefly before Luz exits the ring, sharing a quick kiss for good luck with her partner. Amelia slowly approaches Ty Dawson with a smile, though it fades when he just shakes his head and starts talking some trash about how she doesn’t belong in the same ring as him. Amelia simply extends a hand for a lockup and Dawson obliges, briefly controlling it with his size advantage before Amelia drops down and picks his leg, taking him to the mat with a single leg takedown. She starts looking for a heel hook, but Dawson kicks up with his free leg, only for Amelia to let go and back off to avoid it as his momentum turns him over, leaving him vulnerable as she grabs his foot and begins twisting it. Dawson cries out in agony and tries to pull free, but Amelia seamlessly floats to the mat and starts pulling his foot towards his torso to put pressure on the knee, holding this for a moment before transitioning into a wrist lock as she starts bending Dawson’s wrist and elbow in ways it’s not meant to go. Dawson manages to get back to his feet and tries to fight his way out, but Amelia ducks underneath and floors him again with a drop toe hold before going for his foot again, only for Dawson to make a mad scramble toward his corner to tag in Tucker Miles. He looks ready to grapple as he enters the ring, but Amelia glances over at Luz and they seemingly have a silent conversation before she goes to tag the luchadora in for the first time.

Sharper: “Ty Dawson perhaps getting a bit overconfident. Amelia Blythe’s grappling skills have been highly touted in European circles for a very long time.

Knots: “We’ve had many top tier technicians on the SCW roster over the years, but I’ve seen very few of them transition so seamlessly between holds the way she just did.”

Luz and Miles circle one another before the latter moves in to grab Luz, but she ducks underneath. He turns and tries to grab her again, but again Luz ducks him and runs towards the ropes before rebounding and catching him with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors that takes him to the mat. Miles starts to rise, but Luz grabs his arm and lays an open palm strike to his chest before springboarding off the second and then the top rope into a backflip that takes Miles over with an arm drag. He gets back to his feet and angrily charges her, but she ducks once again and rebounds off the ropes into a flying forearm smash that knocks him against the ropes, where she follows with a dropkick that takes him up and over to the floor. Dawson sneaks in and tries to attack Luz from behind, but Amelia’s timely warning causes her to duck underneath and catch him as he turns with a spinning wheel kick. Dawson rolls out to join his partner on the floor, but Luz gives them only a second to recover before she’s bouncing off the ropes, Amelia having suddenly entered as well to make herself a platform for Luz to Thorn Vault off of into a suicide senton that takes out both men!

Sharper: “Luz displaying some of the speed that put her on SCW’s radar and made her a household name in Mexico!”

Knots: “Don’t forget that assist from Amelia! She was right there to give Luz a boost before any of us even knew what she was going to try!”

Luz takes a moment to play to the crowd and get them amped up before she throws Miles back into the ring and rolls in after him. Amelia has returned to the apron only for Luz to quickly tag her back in. Miles stumbles over to them and Luz runs towards the ropes as Amelia hits a drop toe hold that drapes him over the middle rope just in time for Luz to connect with a tiger feint kick, which causes Miles to stumble back into a nasty european uppercut from Blythe! Amelia immediately tags Luz back in as she traps Miles’ arm while Luz ascends to the top turnbuckle before they drive him into the mat with the Enchanted Execution! Luz goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Dawson reaches in and pulls his partner out of the ring for the save, earning a few boos from the crowd. He angrily yells a few things at the women while his partner tries to get his bearings, and Luz and Amelia exchange a look before the latter returns to the apron. Luz, however, runs off the ropes and takes them both out again with a Space Flying Tiger Drop, making the tag to Amelia as she goes airborne! Luz once again throws Miles back into the ring, where Amelia immediately descends upon him to apply The Abomination! As Miles yells out his refusal to submit to the referee, we suddenly cut backstage to find Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando watching the match on a monitor, intrigued by what they’re witnessing.

Sharper: “The tag team synergy between these two young ladies is unreal! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more fluid sequence of teamwork capped off by this unique submission hold Amelia has applied right now!”

Knots: “And it looks like someone else is just as invested in this debut as we are out here!”

Sharper: “Reyes and Brando, winners of Adam Allocco’s World’s Best Tag Tournament last year, keeping an eye on a team that SCW has been pursuing just as heavily.”

We cut back to the ring where Amelia has released The Abomination and is pulling Miles to his feet to start laying in a series of european uppercuts to rock him. She grabs his leg, but Dawson manages to reach in from the apron and grabs her by the hair! She’s quick to free herself, but Miles has recovered enough to blast her from behind! Dawson enters the ring and the two men start clubbing away at Amelia as the referee tries to restore order, only to be shoved away. Miles goes to start climbing to the top rope in his team’s corner as Dawson tries to set Amelia up for something, but she manages to pick his leg and send him crashing into the ropes with a dragon screw, which crotches Miles with the resulting impact! Dawson rolls out of the ring as Amelia looks over to Luz with a smile and a wink, getting Luz pumped as Amelia rushes towards their corner, rebounding off the turnbuckles as Luz tags herself in before she nearly decapitates the stranded Miles with a high leaping european uppercut! Luz runs over to the adjacent corner and both ladies begin to ascend. Amelia hooks Miles, but as she does so Dawson stealthily grabs the tag rope and slaps his partner’s ankle, the referee signaling for the legal tag before he ducks back out of sight. Amelia manages to take Miles up and over with a superplex as Luz takes flight, crashing into Miles with the Caer del Cielo the second he hits the mat!

Sharper: “Fuego en el Cielo! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that combination so perfectly timed before!”

Knots: “Ty Dawson managed to slip a tag in though!”

Instead of going for the pin, Luz makes a very subtle motion with her head that points out the tag she caught as Miles is left to roll out to the floor. Dawson slides in and attempts to level both ladies with a double clothesline, but they both duck underneath and Luz bounces off the ropes and takes him down into La Mágica! As Dawson flails around in a desperate attempt to escape, Amelia moves in and applies the Barrier Cage to tie up the rest of his limbs, completing the Everlasting Oath! Dawson submits almost immediately and the referee calls for the bell! “Die For You” hits the speakers again as the ladies release the holds and embrace one another before having their arms raised by the referee to the delight of the fans.

Phillips: “Here are your winners… THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS!”

We briefly cut backstage to see Reyes and Brando nodding at what they just watched, looking very interested. We cut back to the ring right as they seem to start a quiet conversation.

Sharper: “An impressive debut from these two young ladies that gave us all a taste of what made them such a sought after signing in the first place.”

Knots: “And it looks like they’re already getting some attention for it. Whoever ultimately comes out of the Tag League with the Tag Team Titles might want to keep an eye out for the new blood that would love to make their own statement.”

Luz and Amelia start heading to the back, exchanging high fives and handshakes along the way with eager fans.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Chris Cannon can be found grabbing a bottle of water. He turns and then looks down as the crowd boos, seeing Sienna Swann walking up to him. Sienna leans in, clearly flirting with Chris.

Cannon: “What do you want Sienna?”

Sienna: “That’s easy. You.”

Cannon: “Not going to happen.”

Sienna: “You sure? I mean Kelcey’s finally settled for that millionaire jackass. Flashing his money around. Still fell short on the real man. Or Superman…”

Sienna leans in. Chris pushes away.

Chris: “No, Sienna. I’m done. And right now, with everything you’re doing…I’m not touching it. As for Kelcey…that’s something else.”

Chris turns and heads off as Lucas Knight walks over. Knight then sees Chris. Chris just makes a face to Lucas, sending him the hint not to ask. Knight then turns and walks off with Cannon as Swann just watches him leave.

Sharper: “What is Sienna Swann doing?”

Knots: “Whatever she wants it seems. Wants to get Chris back.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, let’s go to the ring, where Jessica Winters is standing by.”

We cut to the ring where Jessica Winters stands in the middle.

Winters: “Thank you Adam. Fans, please allow me to introduce to you, an SCW Hall of Famer, Cid Turner!”

The crowd cheers. The lights slowly dim down. The crowd buzzes in anticipation, many of them taking their phones out and lighting up the arena with their flashlights. After a few moments of silence, "Dark Child" by Marlon Williams plays as the lights flash back on. The big screen shows several highlights of Cid Turner's career as the song continues to play. The crowd roars as Cid, dressed in his ring gear, makes his way onto the stage, looking tensely out into the crowd. He takes a moment to let it all soak in before he begins his walk down the ramp.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes, his tag partner, has been busy tonight. We know next week, A/C Unit will be in action, ending their Tag League with big stakes, against Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne.”

Knots: “A win and you get to the semi-finals type deal for A/C Unit; For Cruze and Blackbourne they need to win everything.”

Sharper: “But at the same time, Cid Turner has had to deal with Chad Evans, God Himself returning, clearly taking issue with Cid’s renewed wrestling career.”

Cid continues his walk down the ramp and keeps his eye on the ring while continually muttering to himself. He reaches the ring and climbs up the steps. He walks across the apron to the corner and pulls himself up onto the second rope, standing on the turnbuckle. He raises his head high into the air and looks around the arena. He takes a deep breath as the crowd continues to cheer. The music begins to fade out as Cid climbs down from the ropes and enters the ring, and then looks around before going over to Jessica Winters. Jessica smiles as his music fades out.

Jessica: “Cid, thank you for joining me. First off, I should ask…you expecting some in-ring action-“

Cid: “Always be prepared…I’m ready for everything…I think…I hope….”

Jessica: “Fair enough. We’ve already see Asher out here-“

Cid: “Kicking ass! Yeah!”

Jessica smirks. The crowd cheers.

Jessica: “Indeed, putting his stamp on things, but you have your own issue and some people frankly have noted that some of Asher’s problems stem from yours. Ricky James when he attacked Asher Hayes costing him the End of the Year Open Invitational, yelled out In God We Trust, a veiled reference to your former friend, Chad Evans.”

Cid: “Well….uh…former is strong. I….I don’t know what you’d call us.”

Jessica: “Well what are you Asher Hayes?”

Cid: “Oh, we’re friends. No! Brothers. I mean if Frozen Hell can do the sister thing. We can do the brother things. We’re bros!”

Jessica: “So what are you and Chad? Especially when he attacked you and clearly doesn’t appreciate what you’re doing in this return.”

Cid: “Well, sometimes…friends have issues and…”

Jessica: “This is not an issue. This got violent. He even arranged Matt Hodges to arrange it. Someone you refer to as your adult son. Someone we’ve not seen since you defeated him at Last Laugh.”

Cid looks down, almost forlorn.

Cid: “I’m…truly sorry about that. Matthew clearly is hurting and…I just don’t know what to do. It’s real hard to be a parent, especially when I’m on the road and all. You’d know.”

Jessica: “Actually, I don’t, unfortunately.”

Cid: “Seriously? You’ve been around forever. Even I know who you are….well…Matt was a good son…and I…”

Jessica: “Cid….he set you up to be attacked by someone who clearly wants to do you harm in Chad Evans? Don’t you understand that.”

Cid sighs as he looks down. He then shrugs.

Cid: “Asher has been saying that and….I get it’s not cool to bring up my past…and he’s not a fan of Asher, I….”

Jessica: “Cid…how-“

Cid: “I don’t know! Okay! He was someone I considered a brother! We were a thing! And awesome thing! Vitamin C! I was King of the World! He was God. We RULED….okay! And I know that’s the past. I know it’s a long time again. I know he hates I’m standing in this ring…I….I just don’t know. Maybe I don’t want to let it go. We had good times. We dominated! I was World Champion!”

The crowd roars.

Jessica: “He seems to want to leave that in the past.”

Cid: “And I….I was too…I…didn’t plan to come back. I just saw CHBK and wanted to push him and now…I’m in a tag team, with Asher Hayes, and people are cheering for me…in 2021!”

The crowd cheers again.

Jessica: “That they are. And well Cid-“

We then see a crew member at ringside trying to get Jessica Winters’ attention. Jessica turns and looks over.

Jessica: “I’m being told…there’s something to play on the screen.”

Jessica looks a bit confused and turns to Cid before we see on the big screen a shot of the inside of an office.

The camera pushes forward as it scans over the office, a sea of cubicles. Then a middled-aged blonde walks over to the camera.

Blonde: “Uh…excuse me? Can I help you?”

Chad Evans then steps from behind the camera, revealing he’s not holding the camera but organizing this.

Chad: “Uh yes. I’m here from the local gaming commission and well, we have a special surprise for one Mr. Turner. He wouldn’t happen to be here?”

Blonde: “We have two Mr. Turners…do you have a first name?”

Chad: “I expect him to be a big man, former wrestler.”

Blonde: “Oh-“

Chad: “No need to confirm the name? Please show me to him.”

Blonde: “Right this way.”

Chad smiles and then promptly drops it as the blonde walks into the sea of cubicles and then stops and points.

Blonde: “Fourth cubicle on the right. This is exciting. He’s a great employee and-“

Chad: “Yeah, yeah….”

Chad walks past and starts to head toward the cubicle. He then pulls out of his front pocket two black gloves.

In the arena, Cid Turner looks on, almost frozen.

He puts the two black gloves on while walking over to the cubicle. We then hear “Mr. Turner,” the former wrestler known as Crusher, Cid’s tag team partner in Xotic, talking on a headset telephone.

Crusher: “Now, you know I can make you that good deal. Just give me an opportunity to walk you through what we offer and you’ll be surfing at the best speeds possible in your country. Okay…now-“

Chad: “Well, Crusher…”

Crusher turns and looks up as he’s interrupted.

Crusher: “Excuse me one moment.”

Crusher turns and presses a button on his call pad and takes off his headset.

Crusher: “Chad? Chad Evans? What are you doing here?”

Chad: “Saying hi. I’ve been talking to Cid and well…he wanted to pass along a message.”

Crusher: “Cid but-“

Chad then punches him with a hard right. Crusher turns and Chad him by the head and drives him face first into his desk. The chair flies back and Crusher falls to the ground. Chad then stomps him in the ribs and then again.

Voice: “Security! Security!”

Another voice: “Call the cops!”

Chad then grabs the monitor from his computer, pulling out and nailing Crusher in the head as he gets up. He falls over. Chad then grabs him and drags him up. A scream is heard.

Cid looks on in horror from the ring, helpless.

Chad then lifts him up and spins him around, throwing him into a cubicle wall. It tips over a bit before Crusher falls over. Chad then stands over him.

Chad: “Come on! Cid had a great return! Can’t you fight back? Or did you realize you could move on! Leave in the past!”

Chad then nails him with a hard right while standing over him and then another and another. He gets up and walks forward and looks at one of Crusher’s co-workers.

Chad: “What the hell are you looking at? This is professional wrestling! Right?”

Chad turns and looks at Crusher who is standing to bleed from his forehead from the right hands and computer monitor shot by Chad. Chad squats next to him and looks at the camera.

Chad: “Cid…he seems to have realized he was done. Former Tag Champ. He realized his days of fighting are past him. Think you’re better than your brother?”

Crusher reaches up at Chad and grabs at him and Chad swats him away and then stands up and stomps him in the chest and then again and again. Chad looks down at him.

Chad: “Have no fight in you?! Huh?!”

Chad then looks up as Crusher coughs. Chad looks around, glancing at the many frightened and frozen co-workers. Chad then turns to the camera. Chad then points to Crusher before lifting his hand up and pointing back down.

Chad: “This should be you Cid…at least it’s not a smack in the face to who you were. Even if you are a complete bitch.”

Chad looks at Crusher and then steps away. He starts to walk out of the building.

Voice: “Are cops coming?”

Chad continues to walk out. He storms out, walking past the blonde who let him in, stunned.

We then cut back to the ring where Cid Turner looks up and then turns to Jessica before looking down, uncertain of what to do. Jessica turns.

Jessica: “That…that was Crusher, your brother, who you won the World Tag Team Championship with as Xotic…and-“

Cid puts his hand up. He then looks down. We then see Asher Hayes jogging out from the back. He heads down to the ring. Cid just looks down, gulping as he does. Hayes hops onto the apron and enters the ring. He heads over to Asher. The camera gets in close.

Asher: “Ignore him-“

Cid: “I can’t…he’s going after Crusher…he…did nothing….he….”

Cid looks down.

Asher: “He’s going not going away. At least not without you calling it a day.”

Cid: “But…”

Asher: “Then you know what you need to do, just-“

Cid: “I need to get air.”

Cid then turns and forces himself past Asher and exits the ring. He then heads up the rampway. Asher looks on from the ring as Cid continues to head up the rampway. The crowd looks on buzzing.

Sharper: “Chad Evans making this more and more personal.”

Knots: “What else from his past is going to haunt him?”

Cid continues to head to the back as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Sasha walking down one of the hallways with Dean Black. The crowd cheers a bit seeing her before we see her walking over to Xander Valentine who is taping his fists. Artemis stands by.

Sasha: “What are you thinking about doing?”

Xander: “Nothing…”

Sasha: “I don’t see people thinking about doing nothing taping their fists.”

Xander eyes Sasha with disgust.

Sasha: “Well in case you are thinking about something. Let me remind you that you can’t just storm out there and attack them. In fact, I’ll make this clear. You walk out to that ring and disrupt the Frozen Hell/Psychonauts match, I’ll make sure that will be the last time you’re seen on SCW programming, you will be fired, you will be fined, and you will be stripped of the US Championship.”

The crowd roars.

Xander: “That’s bullshit and you know it. Nice little double-standard!”

Sasha: “You lost the ability to have any second chances when you attacked fans a year and a half ago.”

Xander: “Little bitch…”

Sasha glares at Xander as Artemis watches Xander as Sasha turns and heads off as Dean Black glances at Xander. Xander and him lock eyes as we cut to the ring.

The Psychonauts vs. Frozen Hell

Tag League

The arena’s lights go out with a flick of a switch, then without warning a robotic voice comes over the P.A System uttering one word over and over again, each time it gets faster and faster along with the pitch higher and higher that same word is then spoken one final time with more authority.

.PSYCHONAUTS.

The opening to “Popstars” by KD/A hits over the P.A System next as purple and green spotlights shine down on the center of the stage to show Jordan Majors from behind with her arms outstretched. Kneeling in front of her flexing her arms with a lollipop in her mouth and a cat ear headband is Cookie Dreams who is moving her head to the music. Pyro ignites alongside them bringing the house lights back on, Cookie now standing back to back with Jordan as the pair slowly spin on the spot with their arms folded. Jason Phillips is heard next with the introduction…

Phillips: “The following contest is a Tag League match, scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, fans, hailing from Chicago, Illinois and the CookieVerse respectively by way of Santa Monica, California, they are the team of Jordan Majors and Cookie Dreams, THEY ARE THE PSYCHONAUTS!!”

The crowd roars as both women turn to face each other and hug before turning to the ramp way and both pointing towards the ring. The BFF’s beginning to walk down towards the ring with a purpose while Cookie mouths some of the lyrics to their theme song. Both women slap hands with some fans along the way before they stop at the bottom of the ramp and smile. Cookie and Jordan approach the apron and leap onto it before turning and sitting on the middle rope looking out at the crowd as they take photos. Spinning on the middle rope both women enter the ring and walk to opposite corners and climb the second rope and pose for the crowd. Cookie flexing like she was a Greek god and Jordan extending her arms like she was Rose at the front of the Titanic with Jack as their music begins to fade out, both women jump down and go to their respective corner.

Sharper: “This may be the biggest match of the Tag League. It’s this time. Jordan Majors and Cookie Dreams, they win, and they’re in the finals. They face the winners of the other block. They lose and who knows what to expect!”

Knots: “Frozen Hell needs to win to keep it all alive. And not just that, if they win, then, they fight to face Dark Fantasy next week, winners face the Psychonauts for the winners of the bloc!”

“HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!”
“BELIEVE IT!”

The fans are roaring in cheers as “Hell Has Frozen Over” by The Megas and Entertainment System plays. From the back walks Regan Street and Selena Frost. Taking the lead, Regan stands on the platform, grinning, as “Snow” falls on the background screens and “fire” dances down the electronic rampway. Lowering herself, as if ready to pounce, Regan holds her claws out as Selena stands behind her, the platinum-blonde's back hand raising up and her front hand reaching out over Regan towards the ring! With a stamp of Selena's foot, ice races along the electronic fire display, causing it to freeze and crack! Both smiling, Regan and Selena spin out of their pose and make their way down the ramp, Mikaela Street coming from the backstage curtains to join them.

Phillips: “Their opponents, accompanied by Mikaela Street, first, from Santa Monica, California, she is “The Hellcat” Regan Street and her partner, from Nome, Alaska, “The Snow Queen” Selena Frost: They are... FROZEN HELL!”

As Mikaela reaches the ring and walks over to her proper corner, Selena and Regan slide under the ropes to enter the ring. Getting to her feet, Selena lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more as Regan, matching her partner's smirk, lowers down to a pouncing stance. With a slam of her foot, Selena causes the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue streaks of fire as the lights return to normal. Regan jumps to a turnbuckle and continues to pose while Selena stands near her.

Sharper: “We talked about the high stakes tonight. But there were high stakes at End of the Year Special. Frozen Hell however managing to show that their skill as a team was enough to outduel Xander Valentine.”

Knots: “Arrogance got the best of him. And in the process, now Regan Street may have the edge going into their title match at Last Grasp of Reality on January 24!”

Sharper: “But now they fight for more. They gotta win the Tag League to earn a rematch sooner rather than later for the World Tag Team Championship!”

Knots:” And we at least know Xander Valentine can’t come out here. Sasha pre-emptively ensuring if he does, it will be at a grave cost.”

The crowd roars as Selena and Regan speak for a moment. Jordan and Cookie do too before Regan exits the ring and Selena starts of for Frozen Hell. The bell sounds as Jordan and Cookie talk before Jordan starts off. Jordan and Selena watch one another for a moment.

Sharper: “Here we go. Selena Frost and Jordan Majors to start us.”

Jordan and Selena lock up in the middle of the ring. They push back one on another and Selena turns into an arm wrench. She pulls up and then jerks on the arm. Jordan winces and Selena wrenches the arm again and then Jordan reaches around. She rolls forward and then backflips back before flipping forward again and wrenching Selena’s arm. Selena winces and flips forward and nips up before turning into another arm wrench. Jordan flips forward and pushes back with her feet. Selena falls back. Both get up and Selena goes for a hard right, but Jordan blocks it and wrenches her arm. Selena winces in pain. Selena rolls forward and then nips up again and hits a back kick. She then grabs Jordan and hits a headlock takedown.

Jordan rolls over and starts to get up. Selena holds on and pulls back. Jordan gets up to her feet and then pulls her back to the ropes and fires her off. Selena bounces off and Jordan step up. Selena shoulders her down. Jordan rolls through and to her corner. Selena goes to Regan. Selena tags in Regan as Jordan tags in Cookie. The crowd roars as both enter.

Sharper: “Jordan and Selena went at it. Now in come Cookie and Regan!”

Knots: “And one of the last times they were in the ring together, Cookie beat Regan for the TV Title!”

The crowd roars as Cookie and Regan look at one another. Regan then lunges and goes for a forearm. Cookie ducks and spins around. Regan stops and turns and Cookie jumps up and goes for a Lou Thesz Press, taking Regan down. She nails her with a couple of hard rights. She rolls off and Regan rolls over and gets up. She turns and Cookie kicks her in the ribs. She goes to whip her into the corner, but Regan stops. Cookie runs after and Regan gets a back elbow up. Cookie stumbles out and Regan runs out and hits a Lou Thesz Press of her own, taking her down. She then gets up and hits an elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

Cookie kicks out. Both get up and Regan forearms Cookie in the jaw once and then again. Cookie falls to the ropes. Regan grabs her and whips her across the ring. Cookie bounces off. Regan goes for a back drop. Cookie spins through and lands behind Regan. Regan goes for a back elbow. Cookie ducks and runs forward. She bounces off and then spins through into a discus clothesline.

Sharper: “Cookie takes down Regan. Hard clothesline!”

Knots: “Got all of that. Cookie’s not the same Cookie she faced seven months ago!”

Cookie turns and goes for the pin.

Regan kicks out. Regan rolls over as Cookie gets up. She grabs Regan and pulls her up and then body bumps her into the ropes. Regan shakes the cobwebs loose but Cookie whips her across. Regan bounces off and Cookie runs at her and hits another Lou Thesz Press. She however rides her down and rolls through. She gets up and turns and hits a huge splash. She goes for the pin.

Regan kicks out. Both women get up and Cookie kicks her in the ribs. She goes to take her over to Jordan, but Regan blocks her and pulls her back. She forearms her in the jaw and then again before hoisting her up for a back suplex. Cookie rolls over. She starts to get up and Regan waits for her to get up before drilling her with a dropkick. Cookie hits the mat. Regan goes for the pin.

Cookie kicks out. She rolls over as Regan gets up. She grabs Cookie and pulls her over to Selena. She tags in Selena. Selena slingshots into the ring and kicks Cookie in the ribs. Cookie winces. The crowd boos a bit and Regan and Selena then throw her back to the back before both run into opposite direction. Regan hits a leg drop as Selena hits a flipping senton.

Sharper: “Double team from Frozen Hell. Selena going for the cover now!”

Selena follows up with a pin.

Cookie kicks out. She turns and Selena turns and grabs her. She drags her up as Regan returns to her corner. Selena runs Cookie over to the corner. Cookie turns and Selena hits a shoot kick to the chest and then another and another. The crowd looks on giving a mix reaction. Selena then pulls Cookie out and goes for a snapmare. Cookie flips through. Selena runs into the ropes. She bounces off and hits a dropkick. She goes for the pin.

Cookie gets her shoulder up. Selena looks up and grabs her. She pulls her up again and then whips her into the ropes. Cookie bounces off. Selena scoops her up, but Cookie kicks her legs and lands behind her. Selena turns and Cookie hits a European uppercut. Selena staggers and Cookie turns and runs towards her corner. Jordan tags in. Cookie then hits a running crossbody. She rolls through and Jordan runs over and hits a jumping double stomp. The crowd ohs. She turns and dives for the pin.

Selena gets her shoulder up. Jordan rolls off. Selena rolls over, reaching out to tag Regan. Jordan grabs her and pulls her back, throwing her back with a mat slam.

Sharper: “Some good teamwork returning from the Psychonauts. Both teams operating at a high level.”

Knots: “Yeah, but one’s going to have to make good tonight. High stakes. Selena better get Regan in there!”

Selena rolls over and Jordan hits a shoot kick as she gets up. Selena falls back into the corner. Jordan follows with a kick to the ribs and then again. She grabs her and runs her out with a facebuster. She goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. Jordan rolls over. She gets up and grabs Selena. As she does, we then see Syren and Ravyn Taylor running out from the back. The crowd erupts and Regan enters the ring. Cookie does too. Jordan turns and Syren runs over to the apron and jumps up. Jordan turns and goes to nail her. Syren flies off. Ravyn runs around and then goes over toward Regan, but the official drops to the floor. As he does, we see officials run out from the back.

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy out here!”

Knots: “They’re trying to game this. They need Jordan and Cookie to lose!”

Sharper: “Are we surprised?”

The crowd boos as Ravyn tries to get past Mikaela before smirking and then stepping back and reaching into her pocket. But before she can pull out her cell phone, officials get around her and stop her. Syren slides into the ring, and tries to go for Selena, but the referee stops her just long enough for other officials to enter the ring. The crowd boos as Syren looks around. Selena stirs as Regan snaps at Ravyn. Ravyn is pulled away.

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy testing security here. Xander already was thinking about it. Now Dark Fantasy. High stakes here in the Tag League!”

Knots: “And thank God the officials were on the ball tonight. Sasha clearly realizing something may be tried in this one!”

Sharper: “We’re going to try and restore order. When we return, the conclusion to this match. Who will win it? Psychonauts or Frozen Hell? We’ll find out when we return on Breakdown!”

Syren is pushed back to the corner as the crowd boos. Jordan looks at her as Selena starts to get in the corner. Regan keeps snapping at Ravyn, who is being pulled back by officials, as Mikaela keeps her sister back. Cookie looks on as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jordan Majors nailing Selena Frost with a spinning heel kick. She goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown! Majors takes down Frost!”

Frost kicks out and rolls over. Jordan gets up and grabs Selena.

Knots: “Jesus. Almost had it end there!”

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy escorted to the back. Officials standing by to keep this match even. The high stakes in this one. Psychonauts win and they’re into the finals. If they lose, Dark Fantasy and Frozen Hell fight next week to see who will face them in the semis!”

Majors runs Selena toward the neutral corner. She knees her the ribs and then goes to whip her across. Selena hits the opposite corner and floats up and over as Jordan runs after. Jordan stops at the corner, but Selena grabs her and hits a guillotine drop. Majors stumbles back. Frost then springboards to the top rope and hits a missile dropkick. The crowd ohs. Majors rolls through and to her back. Selena crawls over for the pin.

Majors kicks out. She rolls over and turns as Selena drags her over to Regan and tags Regan in. Regan enters as Selena holds Major’s up and Regan kicks her in the ribs. Selena exits as Regan then hits a Russian leg sweep. She rolls through and reaches up, tagging Selena back in who springboards to the top rope and hits an elbow drop. Regan exits to the apron. Selena tags Regan back in. Regan climbs to the top rope and hits the Price Tag!

Sharper: “Frost and Street now piling on. Elbow drop after elbow drop!”

Knots: “This could be big!”

Regan goes for the pin.

Jordan shoots her shoulder up as Cookie starts to enter. Cookie backs up and Regan gets up. She grabs Jordan and pulls her up before whipping her into the corner. Regan runs after and hits a clothesline. She then grabs Jordan and scoops her up and slams her down. Majors winces and Regan turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a running leg drop. Majors however moves out of the way to the apron. Regan winces, annoyed, and gets up and turns and grabs Majors and forearms her in the jaw. She then hooks Jordan up and goes for a vertical suplex back into the ring. Jordan, however, counters with a knee. Regan stumbles back and Jordan falls onto her.

Regan kicks out. Jordan rolls through and tags in Cookie. The crowd cheers and Cookie climbs up to the top rope. Selena warns Regan, but Regan looks up and walks right into a top rope crossbody into a pin.

Regan kicks out.

Sharper: “Crossbody gets two as Cookie Dreams explodes back into this match after getting tagged in.”

Knots: “This has been high octane since the restart during the commercial break and they’re going ham!”

Cookie rolls through. Regan gets up and Cookie runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a flying headscissors. Regan falls to the mat. Regan gets up and turns and Cookie runs into the ropes again. Regan however nails her in the ribs. She grabs her and scoops her up, but Cookie slides behind her. She forearms her in the lower back. Regan bends over and Cookie runs over and jumps up, kneeling on Regan’s shoulders for a headscissors before then riding her down into a facebuster. She then rolls her over and pulls back on the legs.

Regan kicks out. Both women get up and Cookie kicks her in the ribs. She whips her into the corner. Cookie runs after and Regan boots her in the face. Cookie stumbles back and turns and Regan runs out with a clothesline. Cookie hits the mat. Regan rolls over and winces as the crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Sharper: “My God what a clothesline. Regan Street measured her and drilled her.”

Knots: “She knew the opportunity she had with that boot and took advantage.”

Cookie stirs and Regan gets up and tags in Selena. Selena and Regan then walk back and both club Cookie in the back of the head. They hook her up and hoist her up and turn, in tandem, placing Cookie on the top rope, stomach first. The crowd ohs. Regan and Selena then run in opposite directions, bounce off the ropes. Regan hits a running knee as Selena hits a running superkick to the side of Cookie’s head. She just drops to the mat. Selena dives for the pin.

Jordan breaks it up. She gets up and Regan grabs her and throws her out of the ring. She exits and then walks along the apron as Selena grabs Cookie and hooks her up and hits a snap suplex. Selena turns and goes to the corner. She climbs up to the middle rope and then to the top. She glances back and goes for the moonsault. Cookie just gets her knees up. Selena falls back in pain. Cookie rolls over as Jordan walks around the ring, trying to return to her corner. Cookie looks around and moves to the neutral corner as Selena starts to get up. Cookie runs out and hits the Thicc Thrust. Selena goes down. Cookie goes for the pin.

Regan pulls her off as Selena rolls her shoulder up. Cookie rolls over and looks at Regan as Regan backs away. Selena starts to get up and Jordan gets back up on the apron. Cookie then pulls herself up and winces, holding her jaw and tags in Jordan. Jordan enters and quickly lifts Selena up onto her shoulder and then she runs forward, into the ropes, bouncing off them, Selena’s back hitting the ropes and then falling back as Cookie hits a variation of the spinning savate kick to the chest. The crowd ohs as Selena falls back. Jordan rolls over and into a pin.

Regan nails Cookie from behind and then dives onto Majors. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh nearfall! Cookie using her kicks to nearly knock out Selena!”

Knots: “She may have been out if Regan didn’t get involved!”

Regan backs away as Jordan starts to get up. Selena stirs and Jordan grabs her and clubs her in the back. She then hoists her up and drops her down onto her knee with a gutbuster. Selena grimaces in pain. Jordan then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a basement dropkick. Selena rolls her back. Jordan goes for the pin.

Selena gets her shoulder up as Regan starts to re-enter. She’s forced back. Jordan rolls off. She grabs Selena and pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. She then runs her into the corner. Selena turns and Jordan hits a shoot kick to the chest and then another. She then hoists Selena up onto the top rope. The crowd roars as Jordan then grabs her and starts to climb up. She nails Selena with a forearm and then another before climbing up and grabbing her, but Selena nails her in the ribs and then again before stepping up. She then jumps forward and grabs Jordan by the head and hits a top rope neckbreaker. The crowd ohs as Selena hits the mat and rolls over. Jordan hits hard and is down.

Sharper: “Top rope! Selena Frost with the counter of the match, maybe!”

Knots: “Majors and Frost doing a bit of what Frozen Hell did at End of the Year Special. They built that momentum up. Frost knew it and managed to fight out.”

Sharper: “But hurting herself too. Putting her own body on the line. Knowing they need to win this match to keep their Tag League hopes alive!”

Selena winces and rolls over, holding her lower back. The crowd cheers as a “Let’s go Jordan! We Believe!” chant begins. Selena moves to her stomach, kicking the mat to get the crowd into it. She then rolls over again, slowly getting up as Regan starts to reach out for the tag. Majors slowly rolls over and starts to get up too. She looks up at Selena and Selena turns around and grabs her and goes for an inside cradle.

Majors kicks out. Both end up opposite to their respective corners. They then both have the same idea, tripping the other. They both go down. The crowd roars as Jordan winces and gets up and Selena does the same. They then lunge and dive, tagging in Regan and Cookie.

Sharper: “Selena and Jordan both had the same idea, but in the end, doesn’t matter. Regan and Cookie in!”

Knots: “They meet again!”

Cookie and Regan enter and immediately run at one another. They start to nail each other with dueling forearm shots, going back and forth. Regan then goes for the eyes, leading to boos from the crowd. She pushes Cookie into the ropes and then fires her off. Cookie bounces off and Regan turns and goes for a clothesline. Cookie ducks and bounces off the other side and hits a running, saluting headbutt to the chest of Regan. Regan hits and rolls over. Cookie then gets up and kicks her in the ribs. She grabs her head. Regan however fights and spins out and hits the WTH. Cookie stumbles off to the ropes. She then staggers forward and Regan kicks her in the ribs. She goes for the Catnap, but Cookie then pushes her forward into the ropes. She then rolls back, pushing her head free. She rolls through. Regan runs out and Cookie jumps up with a dropkick. Jordan gets up on the apron and Cookie turns and runs into the ropes, tagging her in. She bounces off and Regan grabs her and throws her out of the ring. Regan staggers back as Jordan then slingshots into the ring and jumps up for the Cash Out, but Regan drops down. Jordan however sits on her.

Regan moves into a school boy.

Both get up and Regan cradles her head and rolls her into a cravate into a cradle!

Jordan kicks out and rolls over as the crowd roars. Regan rolls off and moves to her side. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, Frozen Hell!”

Sharper: “The streak is over! The Psychonauts suffer their first loss…Frozen Hell still alive.”

Knots: “And now next week, Dark Fantasy and Frozen Hell meet to determine who faces Psychonauts in the semifinals.”

Jordan looks up and down.

Sharper: “Two hard losses back to back for that young lady, while Frozen Hell have two back against the wall wins.”

Selena enters the ring and Cookie starts to get up. She rolls into the ring. Regan just looks out, almost trying to take a moment to enjoy it. Selena walks over and hugs her. The official raises their arms. Jordan just slowly gets up and looks at them as Cookie heads over to her. Regan and Selena get up. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Frozen Hell looks around. Selena then turns to them as Cookie extends her arm first. Selena looks at it and accepts it. Jordan, a moment later, follows Cookie’s lead. Regan shakes their hands as well as Jordan Majors turns, hands on hips, clearly upset, dropping down to the floor. Cookie turns and follows her friend as Selena and Regan stand in the ring, enjoying their win for a few moments as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The commercial break ends abrupt, with a shaky feed in an arena’s corridor that initially makes Cloverfield’s cameraman qualified for heart surgery. Next, the swinging of a door, with Frozen Hell stickered on outside. Inside, Xander is caught tossing the contents of luggage bags out onto the floor, most likely the person affects of Frozen Hell, including clothes and jewelry, a makeup case left broken. Xander punts the makeup case into the shower.

Sharper: “Welcome back from the break! We’re getting word there is some sort of commotion backstage.”

Knots: “Our camera crew is rushing to see what’s transpiring.”

Xander Valentine: “Can’t neuter me! Can’t keep me locked up!”

Xander tears open locked lockers, ripping them right off their hinges, living mangled metal. The camera turns to see Artemis watching, an annoyed expression apparent even through her masked face. Xander reaches down to a bench that’s seated and uprooted it from the floor, the brackets attaching it to concrete first warps, then give way.

Sharper: “Mere minutes ago, Xander barred from ringside during that hard-fought Tag Team league match by Sasha. Now, he’s deciding to be a vandal?”

Knots: “Looks like a temper tantrum to me! He’s desperate to get back at Regan for that loss at the Year End Special! He’s reeling! He needs to do something to prove to Regan that he’s dangerous!”

Sharper: “We know he’s dangerous. That’s why he was stopped from coming out here. He’s just letting off steam!”

He lifts the much lighter bench over his head and tosses it towards the cameraman. The camera’s struck by the projectile; the image goes down but cuts immediately to another cameraman just reaching the scene. An expensive camera was smashed into oblivion, a panicked cameraman scrambling backward on his ass and hands. Before the second cameraman can move properly into the room, David Helms pushes by him.

Sharper: “David Helms is here! He’s going to put a stop to this outright violation of his wife’s and friend’s privacy, destruction of property! Plus, think of the bill SCW is going to have to pay out to the arena! And the video equipment!”

Knots: “You have to think any minute Frozen Hell is going to arrive from their match.”

Helms: “Hey!...HEY!”

David Helms stands up to Valentine.

Helms: “What the hell is this? This is your big display. You got caught. Talked big and finally it shot yourself in the foot.”

Xander turns to him, eying David Helms. The crowd roars.

Helms: “We never finished what we did either. And if you want to get my wife going, hell, let’s make it easy! Why don’t you punch me? That’s right, a freebie. Come on, Xander, punch me!”

Knots: “David Helms taunting Xander!”

Helms: “Just make sure you knock me out and run for the hills because if I don’t, I’ll either kick your ass or Regan will!”

David Helms squares up, he offers his jaw. Xander has halted his rampage and stares at David. His nostrils flare, his chest rises and lowers, sucking in his breathes. Xander forms a fist with his right, begins to pull back.

Sharper: “David Helms is trying to bait Xander. He knows Xander’s finished in SCW if he throws the first strike in any confrontation, but it must be tempting. That definitely will get Regan’s attention!”

Helms: “Come on, you act like you don’t give a damn about consequences, so do it! Who cares what happens? No, you do care. You care far too much.”

Xander still doesn’t verbally respond to David’s provocation. He glares at David. His fist winds up even more as David Helm taps on his chin. Artemis latches on to Xander’s forearm, holds his wrist. Xander looks back at her, his expression softens. Artemis shakes her head. The fist dissolves. At this time, Regan comes into the room, catching her husband still offering up his jaw playfully.

Regan: “What the hell is this?”

David: “Smart move, buddy.”

Regan: “What do you think this proves? Anything?”

Sharper: “She has a point!”

Knots: “You expect Xander understands anything? He’s a monster?”

Xander looks around at the wreckage, laughs a bit. Regan moves towards him, but David Helms keeps her back with an extended arm. Selena Frost and Mikaela Street end up coming in.

Xander: “I only want to make sure you haven’t forgotten about me.”

Regan: “Is this how you used to get your parents’ attention, lashing out like this?”

Xander Valentine’s smile disappears. The two foes stare each other down, but Xander throws his arm. He takes Artemis by the hand and leads her out of the locker room. Leaving behind an annoyed Regan Street and an amused David Helms.

Sharper: “You could cut the tension with a knife, but Xander backing down. He does care about keeping his job.”

Knots: “He probably also learned his lesson. The odds do matter. You get your but kicked if you go up against two world-class stars alone.”

The camera angle changes to show CHBK in the Infamous locker room, in his entrance attire, pacing a bit. Syren then comes into the room. CHBK looks over.

CHBK: “Have your fun?”

Syren: “No…they stopped us. But at least they didn’t screw it up. Now we just have to shut them up and I always enjoy that. Ravyn’s been chuckling the entire time about how now Selena will have to face her.”

CHBK: “Great that you had fun…”

Syren: “Look, we’re coming out later-“

CHBK: “No, you’re not.”

Syren: “What the hell are you talking about? We’re not leaving you out there.”

CHBK: “Yes, you are. I have to do alone. Just trust me on that one.”

CHBK takes a deep breath. He then looks around.

CHBK: “Where the hell are Ravyn and Christy?”

Syren shrugs.

Syren: “They’re having fun.”

CHBK looks at Syren before we cut back to the locker room where Regan Street and David Helms are surveying the damage in the locker room. Selena Frost stands there too, running her hand through her hair. We then see Mikaela look outside and turn and leave the room. A few moments pass before we hear a shuffle and see Mikaela Street thrown down to the floor and stomped.

Sharper: “Mikaela Street was just attacked…Xander?”

Knots: “Really-“

The camera turns as Selena runs out and nails someone, revealing it to be Christy Matthews. We then see Ravyn Taylor nailing Selena with a hard right and then another. Selena turns and nails her with one. They trade some blows as Christy gets up and Regan runs over and grabs her.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews! They just attacked Mikaela Street? For what?”

Knots: “They’re trying to piss them off before next week. They want them to screw up next week!”

Sharper: “They’re already pissed! This is just throwing gasoline to the flames!”

Knots: “And note Syren’s not there! Not going to risk her!”

Regan nails Christy with a few shots and Christy fires back too before we see officials rush into the area. David Helms is shown checking Mikaela. Officials get Selena away from Ravyn as Ravyn backs up. Christy tries to go for Selena as she’s pulled away, but she’s stopped. Regan looks at Christy before turning back to Mikaela. Selena keeps guard.

Ravyn: “Hey David! I haven’t forgotten either. I forget nothing!”

Ravyn backs up as David looks up. He glances back down. Mikaela winces, holding her forehead.

The scene cuts backstage to complete darkness. We then hear the sound of a clang before we then hear someone falling over.

Datura: “You son of a bitch!”

Sharper: “Was that Datura?”

Knots: “What the hell is going on back there!”

We then hear the sound of another shot, another clang, before we hear someone falling over. We even see some static on the screen as apparently, the cameraman fell over.

Voice: “My leg!”

We then hear a whipping sound.

Datura: “Come at me! I’m ready! Anyone of you!”

Another clearly whipping sound. We then hear silence for a few moments. Nothing. More nothing.

Datura: “Had enough?!”

More silence.

Datura: “Huh?!”

Just then, we hear a yell followed by a thud and then a second thud. Still darkness.

Datura: “That’s what I thought!”

Another whipping sound. We then hear some shuffling before the lights come on. Immediately, we see the cameraman starting to get up, holding the camera up as Datura squints, shielding her eyes. She looks down and then back as we see three individuals down. One is unconscious having presumably run into the concrete wall. Two others are down, one holding his eyes as the other is down, holding their head. Datura then staggers over to the camera, showing still some redness over her eye, and holds it up to her, squinting.

Datura: “God damn lights….just…”

Datura then reaches over and turns the lights off again.

Datura: “This is better…I don’t have to squint. Kimberly Williams…You came and challenged me. And you seem to understand what I’m going for here! Truly unsanctioned. But I am also the undisputed Unsanctioned Champion and well…I can’t have a dispute. So Kim, let’s settle it the only way we know how.”

Datura chuckles a bit.

Datura: “You and me…one on one….as much as an unsanctioned match is…and since you tried to blind me…and well, I tried to blind you too. I guess two wrongs do make a right. Let’s have some fun with it then….Add the fact that you stapled my ass on worldwide television. So how about, I’ll put my ILLUSTRIOUS Championship on the line.”

We hear someone stumble and fall in the background.

Datura: “So let’s do something never before done. The first ever…Unsanctioned Blindfold, Falls Count Anywhere, Ass Stapling match and I’ll show you Kimberly why you don’t mess with someone like me!”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “What?”

Datura: “Yeah…let’s do it!”

Datura then flips the lights back on. She immediately shields her eyes and squints. She then promptly turns the lights off again.

Datura: “Let me know Kim…or are you too much of a bitch to accept!”

The crowd ohs as Datura can be heard stepping back.

Datura: “No one turn the damn light on, okay?”

Voice: “I think I need a doctor.”

Datura: “Oh shut up!”

The scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Adam Allocco is sitting in one of the general locker rooms. Bison Jones is across from him as they watch the monitor. Anastasia Smirnova stands off to the side.

Adam: “See, I think we had a good one. Now we can sit back and wait…see if we’re going to need to deal with Cruzy and Blackbourne. Anastasia, come over here. Take a seat.”

Adam pats on his leg.

Adam: “We can watch this together.”

Anastasia rolls her eyes.

Anastasia: “I’ll stay here. Plus, given that you don’t even have your own locker room. Maybe I can do better than you…”

Anastasia then looks at Bison.

Adam: “Please. You know no one could satisfy you like me.”

In the background we see the door open and Derek Adonis walk into the room. He looks around as Adam continues to talk.

Adam: “It’s why we’re at the end. No one could outlast us. No one! I mean, we had to do a few favours. Holly Adams…that’s going to come back to be fun for us later. Trust me! She’s going to come through and well-“

Derek: “Mr. Allocco. I need to speak with you.”

Adam Allocco turns and looks at Derek Adonis, clad in his modest suit.

Adam: “Well how about that. Anastasia, you can get some toys to celebrate a fine performance by the best tag team in this deal.”

Anastasia: “You didn’t win though.”

Adam: “Anastasia…sometimes you need to build others up.”

Anastasia: “Fine…you have little blue pill?”

Derek puts his hand up, mortified.

Derek: “I’m out of the smut business. I’m looking to turn my life around.”

Adam: “Well you came to the wrong place-“

Derek: “I don’t think so. You know someone who can.”

Adam chuckles.

Adam: “I don’t think Father Pumperton will help you-“

Derek: “Your son.”

Adam: “I haven’t talked to Aries in years-“

Anastasia: “Your other son, you idiot. The one we stalked a few weeks back-“

Adam: “Oh! Alistaire! Yes, my ailing son. Who I am fighting for in his honour. What of him?”

Derek looks at Adam and turns to Anastasia.

Derek: “Can you get me in touch with him?”

Anastasia: “Don’t look at me. He would probably think I’m disgusting. Probably same for you.”

Adam: “Come on Derek. Don’t need to worry about him. He’s probably not going to want any of your KABLAM stuff. But I’ll take tonnes. Sign them. Give them to loving fans.”

Derek: “THAT is all behind me. I will no longer be down on all fours spraying that filth around! This is why I need to get a hold of Alistaire. He’ll understand.”

Adam: “Yeah…he’s totally too hurt. Super hurt. His mouth fell off. And he no longer believes in God or something. So yeah….sorry, man. But hope you snap out of this too.”

Adonis: “I am not snapping out of this. That life is behind me and I have to do better! Did you not see the KABLAM burning on New Year’s Eve?!”

Adam: “Well I can make sure you believe in the right God if you’re going to turn your life to him. Anastasia?”

Anastasia turns to him.

Anastasia: “This gets added as a bonus fee.”

Anastasia then starts to undo her shirt and pulls it off. She throws it on Derek Adonis. Adam smiles as Anastasia steps up, making sure he can get a good look at her bra-covered chest. Derek looks at Anastasia a moment, clearly fighting any urge before stepping back.

Derek: “No! No more!”

Derek turns and storms off, leaving the room. Anastasia then shrugs and walks over and grabs her shirt from the ground. She turns around.

Adam: “Well what am I?”

Anastasia: “Shut up.”

She starts to put her shirt back on as the scene cuts away.

Owen Cruze & Aaron Blackbourne vs. Polly Playtime & Holly Adams

Tag League

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot and then the words “START GAME” show up on SCW’s Jumbotron. A bunch of girls can be heard giggling before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched begins to play.

The music plays for quite some time and it is not until it comes to the first chorus that Polly emerges from the backstage area wearing a frilly pink skirt and a very cute and fashionable strapless crop top that has black paw prints on it. She is carrying a personally made microphone, clearly wanting to make the world wait to see her. While she gets the cat calls and the whistles from a lot of the guys in the crowd, she definitely appears to be ignoring them, instead choosing to focus on only herself, allowing the cameras to film her, but not too much. The crowd boos as she arrives down at the ringside area. She walks up the steel steps and into the ring and is very careful to not show off any of her assets. She hands over her personalized microphone to Jason Phillips and tells him to announce her using ONLY that microphone. He looks at her and just shrugs before taking it.

Phillips: “Here she is ladies and gentlemen. From Panguitch, Utah, she is the girl that just LOVES to play… Polly Playtiiiiime!”

She immediately snatches her microphone back away from him and nods, telling him “Good job”, before she heads to her assigned corner. It’s here that she begins to warm up for the upcoming matchup.

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. There’s then a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. Without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...

"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"

The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...

"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."

The members of Infamous appear across the stage, before we hear…

Yes Bitch
Yes Bitch
Yes Bitch
SLAY

"W Face," By Kumi Koda kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp. Holly poses with her hand on her hip and her other hand high in the air as she pageant waves to the booing crowd.

Holly starts her walk down to the ring, as the rest of Infamous follows, continuing her pageant wave, with a large smile on her face as the crowd continues to jeer. She stops halfway down the ramp and puts both hands on her chest thanking a fan for their "adoration," for her. She smiles before continuing down the ramp. She walks to the other side of the ramp, pretending to put her hands out to high five and immediately pulls them away and goes back to pageant waving.

As she comes around the corner, she hops up onto the ring apron. Holly starts to sing along with her theme song, looking directly into the camera closest to her. She gives a million-dollar smile before putting her hand on the camera and pushing it away and she gets into the ring. Holly then grabs the top rope, bends down, and then snaps back quickly, flipping her blonde hair over her head, smiling brightly for the cameras. As she takes her place in the ring, she starts her pageant wave once again as her music dies down. Infamous are then shown standing behind the ring.

Phillips: “And her partner, from Los Angeles, California…she is Holly! Adams!”

Sharper: “Polly Playtime and Holly Adams in Tag League action tonight. Holly coming off a win over James Evans to close out 2020.”

Knots: “And I don’t know about you, but it seems she’s feeling way too much of herself over that. I mean, let’s not forget CHBK’s involvement.”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “My Name” by From Ashes to New begins, the lyrics starting about eight seconds into the song. White lights slowly begin to envelop the stage as we see that smoke has also begun to engulf it. The Tron also comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations, as well as clips of his various artistic endeavors including writing, painting, drawing and digital art. During this, we see a figure standing in the smoke, but that and the lighting make it impossible to tell who the silhouette belongs to. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the sides of the stage in sync with the silhouette throwing his arms in the familiar raised and outstretched pose, the smoke clearing almost as if on command to reveal the creative soul himself, causing the fans erupt into cheers. The lights start to come back on, although they're both dimmed and rotating between every color in the spectrum to the beat of the song, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile. As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, the lights going out again as white spotlights suddenly come on and converge upon him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment, also letting the lyrics of the song serve as a reminder of exactly who he is and why he does this. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring as the lights completely return to normal, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

Phillips: “Introducing next, first on the challenging team, he is from Seattle, Washington…he is…Aaron! Blackbourne!”

The haunting opening lines of ‘Legends Never Die’ fill the arena, as smoke begins to form in the entranceway, the fans on their feet

“Legends never die
When the world is callin' you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die (oo-oh)”

As the beat kicks in, a silhouette forms in the smoke, the noise in the arena cranking up a notch

“They never lose hope when everything's cold
And the fighting's near”

Owen Cruze steps out through the smoke, and stands on the stage, with a look left and right. And then a smirk, and a nod of acknowledgment to the fans

“It's deep in their bones. They run into smoke when the fire is fierce
Oh, pick yourself up 'cause”

Dropping to one knee, he punches the floor, pyrotechnics filling the space behind him, before he starts to walk down to the ring.

They're written down in eternity
But you'll never see the price it costs – the scars collected all their lives (oo-oh)
When everything's lost, they pick up their hearts and avenge defeat
Before it all starts, they suffer through harm just to touch a dream
Woah, pick yourself up 'cause”

Owen slides into the ring under the bottom rope, and straight to a turnbuckle, climbing it and lifting one arm in the air, before then applauding the whole arena, jumping down as his music starts to fade

Phillips: “And his partner, currently residing in Los Angeles, California…he is…Owen! Cruze!”

Sharper: “The Perfect Pack, of Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne, looking to get a win tonight. They look focused and ready.”

Owen and Polly stand in their corners, while Aaron and Holly climb out onto the apron. The ref calls for the bell, as Owen and Polly begin to circle one another. They lunge forward, only for Polly to dunk under Owen’s arm. He spins around only for Polly to connect with a kick, followed by a second to the face, knocking Owen to the mat. Polly goes to move, but Holly tags herself in.

Sharper: “Alright, Holly Adams in this match now.”

Polly is shown looking confused, and slightly annoyed, with Holly as she climbs into the ring. Holly drops down and goes for a pin cover.

1

Owen powers out.

Holly gets to her feet, as does Owen. He goes to engage in a tie-up. Holly goes for it, but only to step back.

Holly: “I’m James Evans’ favorite wrestler. Soon to be yours!”

Holly slaps Owen. Owen stumbles back a bit, holding his jaw. The crowd can be heard booing.

Knots: “I stand by my statement from earlier.”

Holly charges before landing a kick to Owen’s ribs on the right, then the left. Holly connects with a forearm, before Owen shoves her back. Holly hits the ropes, only for Polly to tag Holly on the back.

Sharper: “And we’ve got another tag. It seems like these two are playing mind games with one another, instead of focusing on the match.”

Polly steps in between the ropes, as she and Holly glare at one another. Polly turns only for Owen to kick her in the midsection before hooking her and taking Polly down with a snap suplex. Holly is shown smirking as she climbs out onto the apron. Owen goes for a quick cover.

1

2

Polly kicks out.

Knots: “This match seems like its going to finally start.”

Owen grabs Polly and lifts her to her feet before whipping Polly across the ring. Polly comes back and Owen grabs her, before planting her with a lifting inverted DDT. He goes for another cover.

1

Holly is shown slowly getting into the ring.

2…

Polly shoots the shoulder up, but Holly stomps Owen in the back of the head for good measure. Polly gets to her feet and shoves Holly back. The ref steps in between them.

Sharper: “Trouble in paradise?”

Knots: “I’m pretty sure its been well documented, or shown on TV, that these two have never really gotten along.”

Holly: “I’ve beaten James Evans! What have you done?!?!”

Polly is shown trying to get to Holly, but the ref continues to interject. Owen is shown getting to his feet before spinning Polly around. He grabs her and whips her into his corner. Owen follows up with a running dropkick. Polly buckles into the corner, as Owen tags in Aaron. The crowd cheers as Aaron steps into the ring.

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne getting in this thing now.”

Aaron grabs Polly off the mat, before connecting with a forearm, followed by a second. He then takes Polly down with a snap suplex. Aaron goes for a cover.

1

2

Polly kicks out. Aaron picks Polly up once again, and whips her across the ring. Polly hits the ropes, but grabs on. Aaron charges, only for Polly to hit a back elbow, staggering Aaron. Polly then tags in Holly, before climbing onto the apron and dropping down to the floor. Holly smirks and throws her hand up before climbing into the ring.

Knots: “The mind games continue.”

Holly goes to grab Aaron, but Aaron hits a European uppercut. Holly stumbles only for Aaron to grab her and lift her onto his shoulders for a Fireman’s carry. Aaron then lifts her up and off, connecting with an overhead kick.

Sharper: “Aaron pulled the trigger, and Holly seems to be on dream street.”

Aaron tags in Owen, who climbs to the top. Owen looks out at the crowd, who cheers loudly, before he leaps off the top, connecting with the C-Section. The crowd explodes as Owen drops down and goes for the pin.

Knots: “That’s got to be it!”

1

2

3!!!

The crowd continues to cheer wildly as the ref calls for the bell. Aaron helps Owen to his feet as they begin to celebrate as “Legends Never Die” blares over the sound system. Holly is shown slowly stirring on the mat as Polly is shown, on the outside looking more angry than disappointed. Aaron and Owen are then shown climbing out of the ring and heading to the back.

Sharper: “Big win for Owen and Aaron here tonight. And wait…what’s going on here?”

Polly is then shown sliding into the ring as Holly is shown using the ropes to pull herself up. Polly charges and connects with a forearm to the back of the head, before spinning her around and dropping Holly with the Drive-By Facebuster.

Knots: “Polly adding insult to injury…”

Infamous are shown surrounding the ring, with Christy and Rayvn sliding inside and going after Polly, only for Polly to quickly drop down and roll out, making her way up the ramp.

Sharper: “Polly barely escaping Infamous. Better consider herself lucky.”

Polly is shown looking down at the ring, as Holly is shown glaring at her, as the rest of Infamous surrounds her, before we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Sasha is in her office as Chris Cannon knocks on the door, followed by Lucas Knight. The crowd cheers seeing them as Sasha looks up.

Sasha: “Ah Chris…Lucas…”

Chris: “Sasha.”

Lucas nods.

Sasha: “What can I do you for?”

Chris: “Just curious…Lucas and I had a good end to 2021. I know the Tag League crowns the next number one contenders now and well, there are some good teams-“

Sasha: “You don’t have to say much. I know you and Sienna had a run-in earlier.”

Chris: “I’m fine with Sienna.”

Sasha: “And you’re not normally one to be timid in your asks. I know you’re not the same Chris, but given that you’re doing the talking and not Lucas, when both of you have no problem asking what you want…”

Chris: “Look, we need to focus on something. And Retribution is long way away. And I know it’s very possible we face Sienna then. I get it. That’s not the concern. Just-“

Sasha: “Chris, you’re booked next week. This is a great chance to work on something I know you care about…getting that singles career back on track. Lucas told me you said something to him about it a few weeks ago. He also said a few other things like he’ll never forgive me for you two not competing on Breakdown in London, but yeah…”

Lucas: “I’m blunt, mate.”

Sasha: “Make 2021 the year you want it to be, Chris. You’ve actually got support. Not someone who sucks the life out of you.”

Chris glances at Lucas.

Lucas: “Plus, I got some rum, mate.”

Chris: “Thanks…I guess…feels weird saying that to you.”

Sasha: “Always does for people who hate me and my family.”

Chris: “We can only hope Sienna has to face that some day.”

Sasha: “Yeah…sure…”

Chris turns and heads off with Lucas as the scene cuts away.

JaMarcus Avery vs. Kelsai Adamson-Mason

SCW Television Championship Tournament

"King Nothing" by Metallica echoes from the louder speaker. The lights go out. When the lights come back on Donovan Cunningham appears on the stage. Not too long after JaMarcus Avery and TD Batterson walk out to join him. All three of them raise one fist into the air. Then they march down to the ring with purpose.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit! Introducing first, accompanied by Donovan Cunningham and TD Batterson, from San Francisco, California, he is The Evolution of Pro Wrestling, JaMarcus Avery!”

Sharper: “JaMarcus Avery coming to the ring, and you know he’s looking to make an impact here in the new year by continuing to rack up the wins.”

Knots: “Avery of course had a great showing against the former Television Champion Asher Hayes awhile back, so he’ll be looking to right that wrong in his history. Speaking of history, these two about to face off have some history together as well.”

Sharper: “Right, Jon, not only have they crossed paths before outside of SCW, but Avery’s also familiar with Kelsai’s circle, including her manager, Amy Chastaine.”

Donovan gets on the apron. JaMarcus slides underneath the bottom rope. While all this is going on TD walks up the ring steps. Donovan holds the rope open for TD to enter the ring. They join JaMarcus in the center of the ring. Once again all three raise their fist in the air. TD and Donovan exit the ring leaving JaMarcus alone.

Knots: “That being said, don’t expect Avery to take it easy on Kelsai. He wants the gold so he’ll be giving it his all here, but I think we know that Kelsai probably wouldn’t want it any other way.”

"Let Love In" by The Goo Goo Dolls plays as Kelsai Adamson-Mason emerges from the backstage area along with Amy Chastaine. Kelsai walks towards the ring quickly and confidently. While looking ready to compete she still holds a smile on her face while her manager Amy Chastaine walks by her side, smiling brightly.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Amy Chastaine, from Seattle, Washington, she is Kelsai Adamson-Mason!”

Sharper: “Kelsai, on the other hand, is looking to rebound from a rough 2020.”

Knots: “While she hasn’t won a singles match since April, her opponents can’t take her lightly. She always gives one hundred percent and she’s shown before how talented she is. In 2021, I think Kelsai will show us just how high her ceiling is.”

Sharper: “Maybe that starts tonight. If she can get by JaMarcus Avery, she’ll have a shot at the Television Championship at Last Grasp of Reality.”

Getting to the ring, Kelsai jumps from the floor to the ring apron before she steps through the ropes, reveals her simple all white attire, and goes to the corner, smiling and waving enthusiastically, before she gets ready for her match, with Amy keeping watch from their corner outside the ring, down at the ringside area. Her music slowly fades out as Avery stares her down from the opposite corner. The crowd roars as the bell sounds. Both Avery and Kelsai charge forward. Avery goes for a shoulder block, but Kelsai side steps before kicking Avery in the leg.

Sharper: “Underway now as Kelsai dodges the tackle from Avery.”

The kick is not effective as Avery shrugs it off and spins around for a clothesline, but Kelsai slips underneath. She turns and kicks Avery’s leg again. Avery buckles briefly, but catches himself. Kelsai goes for another kick, but Avery turns and catches the leg. He drops it and spins Kelsai around, grabbing her from behind with a waistlock. He appears to go for a suplex, but Kelsai slips out of it before sliding between Avery’s legs. Avery turns around but is met with a step up enzuigiri. The crowd ohs as Avery stumbles towards the ropes, using them to hold himself up.

Sharper: “Kelsai’s offense finally registering there as she nails Avery with an enzuigiri.”

Knots: “Kelsai using her remarkable speed, the best quality that she possesses. She’ll need it in this match, considering that Avery’s more than double her weight!”

Avery pushes himself off of the ropes, but Kelsai takes him down with a quick dropkick to the leg. Avery falls down to a knee.

Sharper: “Avery, finally off his feet now.”

Kelsai hooks Avery’s head and leaps up, looking to drive him down with a DDT. Avery, however, uses his strength to keep her from driving down. Kelsai releases the hook, but Avery locks in a bearhug as he rises to his feet. He runs forward and plows Kelsai into the corner. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Kelsai got caught and now Avery’s using his power and size advantage to take over.”

Avery hits a series of shoulder thrusts in the corner, thrashing Kelsai around. Before the referee can start the count, Avery busts out of the corner and bounces off of the ropes. He comes roaring back to the corner and drills Kelsai with a running forearm smash. Kelsai stumbles out of the corner and Avery grabs her. He hoists her up and slams her down with a T-bone suplex. Kelsai arches her back and winces before Avery pushes her down for the cover.

Kelsai gets a shoulder up. Avery gets to his knees and looks down at Kelsai, who begins to sit up. Avery grabs her by the head and slams her back down to the mat. The crowd boos as Avery again goes for a cover.

Kelsai kicks out at two and rolls towards the ropes. Avery gets to his feet, watching Kelsai all the way. As Kelsai begins to stir, Avery runs forward and drills her with a body block to the back, sending her falling forward onto the second rope. He stays on her and grinds his knee into her back, pushing her up against the second rope. The referee begins the count as the crowd boos.

Avery backs off, waiting for Kelsai to get up.

Sharper: “Avery’s starting to dominate now. If he stays on Kelsai, this match could be over quickly.”

The referee checks on Kelsai as she pulls herself up. She blows by the referee and goes for another low dropkick, but Avery dodges it. Kelsai quickly gets up but gets a knee to the gut. She keels over. Avery grabs her and sets her up for a powerbomb. He lifts her up, but Kelsai hits him with a few good forearms at the apex.

Knots: “Kelsai fighting back now!”

After a few more shots, Avery falls back onto the mat. Kelsai stays on his chest and reaches back to hook the leg.

Avery pushes Kelsai off right after two. They both get to their feet quickly. Avery goes for a toe kick, but Kelsai catches it and immediately drops him with a dragon screw. Avery lands on his back, but he rolls onto his stomach while clutching his leg. Kelsai slides over and grabs his leg before cranking it back.

Sharper: “Calf Crusher! Kelsai has it locked in and she’s looking to make Avery tap out!”

Knots: “Even if she can’t, working that leg could be huge later in this match!”

Avery pounds his fists into the mat and grinds his knuckles into the mat as he roars in pain. He reaches back for Kelsai, but she leans back further to get out of the way of his wild swing. Avery continues to reach to his side in an attempt to grab Kelsai. He manages to get a handful of hair, yanking it towards himself. Kelsai yelps before having to break the hold. The crowd boos as they both roll around on the mat.

Sharper: “The crowd here thought that might have been the end. Kelsai had the hold locked in tight and Avery might not have lasted much longer.”

Knots: “On the other hand, Kelsai seems to want to find a way to win this one without getting her mane snatched.”

Kelsai gets up before Avery, who is still struggling to rise. Before he can fully get up, Kelsai hooks his head and leaps up, going for the DDT again. She successfully drops back, planting him with a leaping DDT.

Sharper: “She went for that DDT again, but she managed to hit it this time!”

The crowd roars as Kelsai slowly rolls Avery over before draping herself over him for the cover.

Avery gets a shoulder up. Kelsai crawls over him and brings herself up using the turnbuckles in the corner. She swiftly hops up to the top turnbuckle and turns around to face a stirring Avery.

Sharper: “With Avery showing signs of slowing down, it looks like Kelsai’s looking for something big!”

The crowd buzzes as Kelsai measures Avery up as he finally gets to his feet. She leaps off and goes for a diving crossbody, but Avery catches her. He flings her up on his shoulders before lifting her up with a military press.

Sharper: “Oh, but Avery got her, has her in the military press now! Kelsai worked on that leg, but he’s still managing to support her weight!”

Knots: “Avery’s well over six feet, so that’s a long way down for Kelsai!”

Avery goes to drop her, but Kelsai holds on and takes him down with a big arm drag. The crowd roars as Avery rolls to the center of the ring. Kelsai shoots up and runs towards the ropes. She leaps onto the second rope and bounces off with a flip, crashing down onto Avery. The crowd continues to cheer as Kelsai pops back up, holding her ribs. She falls back down onto Avery for the cover.

Avery gets a shoulder up at two. Kelsai gets to her feet, still favoring the ribs. She grabs Avery’s legs and pushes them towards his head. She lunges forwards and splits her legs, falling down onto Avery’s legs and trapping him in a pin.

Sharper: “Unique pin from Kelsai, Avery’s shoulders are down still!”

Avery kicks out just before three, sending Kelsai stumbling forward.

Knots: “Kelsai showing off her great athleticism with that pin and it almost got the job done!”

Kelsai wastes no time after the pin attempt and scrambles to her feet, seeing Avery doing the same. She gets behind him and leaps up, trapping him in a crucifix before dropping him down for the cover.

Avery again kicks out just before three. Once again, they both get to their feet quickly. Kelsai jumps forward but Avery catches her and parks her with a vicious standing spinebuster. The crowd ohs before booing. Avery can be seen showing some frustration despite turning the tide.

Sharper: “And Kelsai Mason was on a roll with a series of pins, but Avery just absolutely planted her!”

Knots: “Completely killed her momentum. You can see it too, she got to him. During Avery’s run so far here in SCW, it’s really rare we see him get emotional, but you can only stand a fly buzzing around you for so long before you get annoyed!”

Sharper: “Well, if he didn’t take her seriously, we know he does now. This might just serve as motivation to finish this one off.”

Avery skips the pin and goes to pick Kelsai up, who fights back with a right hand to Avery’s gut. Avery shakes it off before clubbing Kelsai in the back a few times, dropping her to her knees. He brings her back up and whips her hard towards the corner. Not far behind, he follows her, rushing towards her before she even hits the corner. Kelsai hits and Avery goes for a big splash, but Kelsai spins out of the corner. Avery drives his chest into the top turnbuckle, stumbling out of the corner. Kelsai gets behind him and leaps up on his shoulders. Avery stumbles back towards the middle of the ring, carrying Kelsai around as she lays in a series of shots to Avery’s head. She then flips forward, bringing Avery down with her with a victory roll. The crowd cheers as Avery struggles to break free.

Avery breaks out just after the three count. He looks up in shock as Kelsai rolls towards the corner while the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Kelsai Adamson-Mason!”

Kelsai’s music plays as she pulls herself up. She looks on at Avery, who continues to look around.

Sharper: “Just barely, Kelsai overcomes the challenge set before her! Avery used the size advantage and it served him well for most of the match, but Kelsai finally caught him with a quick pin.”

Knots: “A great effort from both of these two tonight. Kelsai never gave up, but Avery showed everyone why he’s a force to be reckoned with. We talked at the start about how these two are looking to make an impact this year and they’ve both shown what they’re capable of.”

Sharper: “Now Kelsai has a chance to start the year off right as she’ll find herself challenging for the Television Championship at Last Grasp of Reality! She’ll be looking to become a three-time Television Champion and based off of her performance tonight, I think she has what it takes!”

The referee raises Kelsai’s hand before she rolls out of the ring. Her and Amy talk as they head up the ramp, the crowd cheering them on. Meanwhile, Avery breaks out of his daze and rolls out of the ring as well. He pounds on the apron and grabs a hold of the fabric skirt. He frustratedly rips at it before he begins to head up the ramp with Cunningham and Batterson.

Sharper: “And it’s like you mentioned a bit ago, Jon, Avery’s showing some frustration, something we’re not used to seeing from him.”

Knots: “This was a big opportunity for him and something tells me he really wanted to make up for that loss against Asher. As it stands, he’ll have to wait to see about the TV title until after Last Grasp of Reality.”

Cunningham and Batterson talk to Avery as he continues up the ramp, shaking his head.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of CHBK vs. James Evans follows.

Sharper: “Folks, it’s a match we never thought we’d see. It’s next and CHBK insists he’s going to go alone.”

Knots: “No he insists he has to. Why?”

Sharper: “We’ll find out. Next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, JaMarcus Avery is walking backstage with TJ Batterson and Donovan Cunningham.

Cunningham: “Look, we’ll figure something out-“

Avery looks up and then stops Cunningham.

Cunningham: “What?”

Avery: “I have an idea.”

JaMarcus Avery walks down the hallway, the camera following him. He then steps up and we see Jake Starr talking to someone backstage and Avery runs over and nails him from behind with a forearm shot. He then grabs him and runs him over into the wall. Starr stumbles back and Avery throws him down to the floor. Avery looks around and then grabs a storage crate and spins it around before turning and ramming it into the leg of Starr. The crowd ohs and Starr yells in pain, falling back. Avery then backs away as Batterson and Cunningham come over and start to pull him back.

Sharper: “No! No! No! Avery assaulting his Tag League Tag partner!”

Knots: “Starr’s hurt. He’s really hurt.”

Avery looks at Starr as a few people run over to help Starr.

Avery: “There…Not going to have to worry about carrying this asshole.”

Avery turns and walks off. Cunningham nods impressed before walking off with Batterson.

Sharper: “Attacking Starr…if Starr’s hurt…”

Knots: “Starr and Avery were the last match for Swann and Lancaster. If Starr can’t go, they win outright. This eliminates Cruze and Blackbourne.”

Sharper: “And means A/C Unit has to beat them next week to force a semifinal…unbelievable.”

Kelsai Adamson-Mason walks backstage with Amy Chastaine.

Kelsai: “I’m getting a title shot….I’m getting a title shot.”

Amy: “You are. But be careful. Ricky James…he’s…”

Kelsai: “Don’t worry. I’ll be ready for him.”

Kelsai steps forward as Jay Gold then walks over to them.

Gold: “Well done Kelsai. Congratulations.”

Kelsai: “Still have another step to go.”

Gold: “I’m sure you’ll succeed in it. You showed what we all knew you could do today. And I wasn’t involved. Tells me what I already knew.”

Kelsai: “Wait, what-“

Gold: “Good luck at Last Grasp for Reality.”

Gold turns and walks off.

Kelsai: “Wait-“

Amy stops Kelsai before glancing at Gold, watching him walk off.

Amy: “Let him go. He needs to do some thinking.”

CHBK vs. James Evans

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from New York City, New York, he is James Evans!”

"I poke the needles under your skin
Tastes like blasphemy and treason
No, you're never getting far away"

James slowly makes his way to the ring, as images of him winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen. James reaches the ring and makes his way up the ring steps, before turning and facing the crowd.

"See hope fading out of your eyes
This time the pain is going to feel unreal
I think you're gonna be some easy prey"

James then steps into the ring and walks to the center of it, removing his black hoodie, maintaining his focus.

"Beg motherf*cker
Beg motherf*cker
Beg motherf*cker
Beg"

James then goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, his back to the crowd, as the screen shows James powerbombing Ace Marshall through the barricade, as well as James lifting the SCW World title above his head, as his music comes to an end.

Sharper: “James Evans attacked CHBK at the End of the Year Special. Syren agreed to face James, but we then found out he wanted to face CHBK!”

Knots: “Well you get kicked in the face by someone, you probably want to get revenge. But what about Syren?”

Sharper: “James spared CHBK leading to this match. There’s something else with this because CHBK told Syren she needed to stay back.”

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. There’s then a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. Without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...

"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"

The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...

"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."

“This is How a Heart Breaks” plays as the crowd boos. A few moments pass before we see CHBK walking out in his entrance attire and tights. He looks down to the ring, not doing his trademark entrance as James Evans just eyes him watching him. James then glances around as CHBK looks down before starting to come to the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, representing Infamous, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is the Canadian Heartbreak Kid!”

The crowd cheers a bit before booing as CHBK walks down to the ring. He reaches it and then grabs the middle rope and pulls himself onto the apron. He then stands on the apron. He steps into the ring and looks across at James Evans as James continues to watch him. CHBK backs up and unclips his entrance attire and slides it down before lifting it up and placing it over the top rope, handing it off to an attendant.

Sharper: “CHBK looks completely uncertain.”

Knots: “When was the last time he was in the ring?’

Sharper: “I don’t know off hand, but I do know that he knows exactly what James Evans is capable of.”

The bell sounds and CHBK watches James and then turns and walks along the ropes before turning and going to exit the ring. James runs over and grabs him. He pulls him back and CHBK hits a mule kick. The crowd ohs and James staggers back, grimacing in pain, holding himself as CHBK turns to the official.

CHBK: “I kicked him in the balls, you idiot!”

CHBK turns and heads over to James and elbows him in the back of the head.

Sharper: “Trying to get disqualified immediately.”

Knots: “I don’t think Constantine saw it. Can’t call what you didn’t see. Even if there’s a confession!”

James winces and CHBK nails him with a hard right. He then nails him with another hard right and then another and another.

CHBK then starts to choke James, but James grabs his wrists. CHBK looks down as the official tries to get the break, but CHBK shakes his heads as James starts to pry CHBK’s hands apart and then headbutts him. CHBK falls back and to the canvas. He rolls over and gets up and James runs across the ring and nails him with a hard clothesline, turning him inside out. The crowd cheers as CHBK rolls over. He reaches for the ropes and tries to use them to pull himself up. James grabs his leg.

Sharper: “An absolutely vicious clothesline. CHBK turned inside out!”

Knots: “He’s trying to bail again! But James Evans is making a pretty good case why that’s not going to happen!”

James then pulls CHBK back and turns him over to his back. CHBK looks up pleading and James stomps him in the stomach. The crowd ohs and CHBK rolls over. James then steps up and stomps him in the head. CHBK rolls over. James grabs him and pulls him up and places him in the corner. He then nails him with a hard right and then a hard left and then another hard right and left, nailing him over and over.

He grabs CHBK and whips him across the ring. CHBK flips up the turnbuckle to the top rope and then backflips back down and spins around into James who drills him with another hard clotheslines. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Another hard clothesline as James Evans is just destroying this legend.”

Knots: “Imagine if he didn’t plot what he did. One Bittersweet Ending worth this?”

Sharper: “He’s going to have to come to terms with that!”

CHBK rolls over and James looks at him and grabs him and pulls him up again and places his head between his legs. He then hoists him up and plants him with a powerbomb. The crowd ohs and cheers. James then powers him up again and hits a second powerbomb. CHBK rolls over to his side. James then walks over and grabs CHBK, bending over him and smacking him with a shot and then another before grabbing him by the hair. The crowd cheers as James then kicks him in the ribs and hoists him up for another powerbomb, but this time he runs over and hits a buckle bomb. CHBK just collapses to the mat. Syren then storms through the curtain at this point. The crowd roars as James then turns and smirks before motioning for her to come to the ring. Syren stops and looks down at the ring, running her hands through her hair.

Sharper: “Syren out here. Another powerbomb and CHBK just can’t. He’s not at the same level he once was.”

Knots: “It’s why he’s not competing regularly, but James Evans is destroying him with ease. And now Syren has to decide what she’s going to do.”

Ravyn Taylor, Holly Adams and Christy Matthews come out at this point and Syren turns as they talk to her. James turns back and drives his elbow into the back of CHBK. He rolls off and gets up and grabs CHBK, rolling him over. He then mounts him and nails him with a couple of hard rights as Syren looks up and turns and runs down to the ring. Infamous follows. The crowd roars as James gets up, hearing the crowd and Syren slides into the ring and gets up and James nails her with a clothesline. Syren goes down. Holly slides in and jumps up and nails him with a forearm shot and another as Christy kicks him in the ribs. The bell sounds. Ravyn follows up as James nails Holly with a shot and then Christy gets James back into the corner and Ravyn runs over and nails him with a couple of hard rights. James swings, nailing Ravyn with a shot and then clubbing Christy before Holly runs over and boots James in the jaw. James falls forward, stunned a bit and James then starts to smile as he drops to a knee and then gets up and Holly runs over and goes for another kick. James blocks it, but this time, Syren runs at James and hits a running Face Lift. James falls over and Syren then turns and dives onto him, nailing him with repeated right hands.

Sharper: “Syren didn’t wait. This is now a mugging. James Evans fending off all of Infamous.”

Knots: “He was smiling before he went down. The hell was that about?”

Sharper: “Syren not going to ignore him tonight.”

Holly stomps away as Ravyn watches as Christy stomps away on James too. Syren gets a few more shots in and then rolls off. James rolls over as Christy and Holly then both grab him and start to fight to get him up to his feet as CHBK moves to the corner. Syren then looks at Evans and snaps at him as James looks right at him .

James: “You f*cked up!”

Syren: “No! You did!”

Syren then nails him with the Bittersweet Ending. James hits the mat. The crowd boos as Syren steps over and yells at him. Ravyn pulls him back as Holly smiles and then holds her hand up for a high-five. Syren high-fives Holly as Syren then turns to CHBK and starts to help him out of the ring and to his feet. The crowd boos as James remains down.

Sharper: “James said that she screwed up. Pardon his language…”

Knots: “James is the one that’s down in the ring!”

Sharper: “James got the win. But only after Infamous got involved!”

Syren gets CHBK to the floor and with Ravyn’s help, they hold him up as they start to head to the rampway. Holly looks in the ring and holds up two fingers before turning around. Christy Matthews follows as the crowd boos. James stirs in the ring, a smile still forming on his face.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown opens up backstage to see CHBK being helped into the Infamous locker room. He then pushes away and steps forward.

CHBK: “You idiots!”

Syren: “What? Why?!”

Syren steps forward as Holly follows her. Ravyn leans at the doorframe as Christy walks in.

CHBK: “I told you to stay backstage!”

Holly: “Hey! We saved your old ass. You should be kissing our Blonde and non-Blonde asses! Hell, it was fun to kick his ass again. Going to keep that title….especially after Polly Playwithherself tried to make her name off me.”

Syren: “What are you angry about? I’m not going to let you get your ass handed to you because he coerced you into the match.”

Ravyn: “You gave him what he wanted?”

CHBK: “Exactly.”

Syren looks at Ravyn and then CHBK.

Syren: “You let me go.”

Ravyn: “I think beating him means more.”

CHBK: “You’re not wrong. I wanted him to agree to OUR terms. You just gave him his.”

CHBK winces as he sits on the bench. Syren walks over.

Syren: “Fine. I’ll just kick his ass. What are his terms?”

CHBK: “I don’t have a damn clue. Hence why I’m pissed. We’re going in blind.”

Syren: “You know what. Let him come up with something. I’ll kick his ass anyway. Beat a former World Champion!”

Holly: “Exactly. See…going to be fine!”

CHBK looks down as Ravyn looks at CHBK and Christy heads farther into the locker room as the scene fades out.

The Jackass & Big Ass Connection vs. Dylan Howell & Konrad Raab

The sound of a whip cracking gets everyone's attention, followed by the heavy bass riff of “More Human than Human.” The sounds of a female in the throes of passion seem to have been replaced with Kandis' voice.. When the moaning stops, the heavier music kicks in, then Kandis and Tommy Valentine come through the curtain. Both look around annoyed.

Phillips: “Introducing first..... from Santa Barbara, California, Tommy Valentine and Kandis.... they are The Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

The heavy music continues as the pair walk down the ramp, side by side. Kandis is still wearing the piece of chain from the Elimination Chamber around her waist like a belt. Once getting to the ring, Tommy goes up the steps first, and holds the ropes open for Kandis. She steps through, and Tommy follows her. They don't bother to pander to the crowd much, they just go to their corner. Kandis removes the chain from her waist as the music fades out.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine and Kandis have been in a perpetual bad mood for weeks now, maybe months. Even more so tonight following Asher Hayes attack on Valentine during his TV Championship tournament match.”

Knots: “I don't know why Asher is so mad at Tommy anyway, he still won that battle royal!”

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain with Dylan Howell coming out behind him. Konrad's wearing his red, green and blue mask along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iced Rainbow on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, ice wolf on his left chest, ice bear on his right chest and flame cage on his left shoulder.

Phillips: “And their opponents.... first, from Malibu Beach, California, Dylan Howell! And his partner, From Cologne, Germany.... he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

He ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring. Dylan waves at the fans, smiling. They get to the ring and go up the stairs. They go to their corner as the music fades.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell and Konrad Raab look ready to fight, they'd love to get a win over the former champions.”

Knots: “Three time champions! Getting a win over them hasn't been a difficult task lately though, and that's a big reason why the Connection have been so frustrated.”

The bell rings. We start with Dylan and Kandis. They circle each other a bit, Dylan seeming like he's more trying to get a good look at Kandis' ass rather than find an opening. She notices, and steps back with a smirk. We see her mouth the words “you want to see it?” Dylan grins and nods. Kandis smirks again, then turns around, and wiggles her ass. Dylan smiles big. He steps closer, pointing at her ass. The crowd roars. We see Konrad shaking his head in disapproval. Dylan faces the crowd, still pointing at her. Kandis sees this on the big screen, and turns around, a glare on her face. Dylan continues to point and play to the crowd. They start to boo. Dylan then turns to Kandis, and gasps when he sees the look on her face, his arm still up from pointing at her. Kandis grabs his arm and slings him into a corner. She then nails him with the Booty Call. Dylan slumps down.

Kandis: “Close enough look for ya, doll?”

The crowd boos. We see Tommy smirking a bit in his corner. Kandis pulls Dylan up and out of the corner. She then sends him into the ropes. On the return she lifts him up for a gorilla press. She turns around, preparing to drop him, but Dylan shifts his weight and drops down. Kandis turns and Dylan nails her with a forearm. Kandis steps back. Dylan hits another, then a European uppercut. He grabs Kandis and plants her with a spinebuster. The crowd roars. He makes a cover.

1!

Kandis shoves him off. She then rolls out of the ring. The crowd boos as she walks around to her corner. Tommy drops down and they talk. Dylan goes to his corner and speaks with Raab as the official starts to count. (1)

Sharper: “Looks like Kandis isn't in the mood for Dylan Howell's uh... ass antics.”

Knots: “Looks more to me like she didn't like being taken down and covered by a man who once tried to marry a title belt. She's a serious competitor and Howell is mocking her!”

Kandis and Tommy continue to speak. (2) We see Dylan and Raab nod in agreement, then Dylan tags Raab in. (3) Tommy sees this and tells Kandis, pointing to the ring. (4) Kandis smirks, and slides back into the ring. Tommy gets back on the apron. Raab assumes a fighting stance as Kandis rushes at him. He ducks, expecting her to swing with her fist, but instead Kandis throws a kick into his thigh. Raab stumbles sideways a bit. Kandis grabs him and tries to send him across, but Raab counters and drills her with a short arm lariat. Kandis goes down but gets right back up. Glaring, she runs at Raab again, this time nailing him with a spinning backfist. Raab goes down. Kandis drops a knee into his chest then makes a cover.

1!

Raab kicks out. They both get up. Kandis gets out of the ring again. The official starts counting. (1)

Sharper: “What is Kandis doing, why doesn't she tag Valentine in?”

Knots: “Maybe he's hurt from his earlier match, the altercation with Hayes. Shes protecting her man!”

Tommy drops down again. (2) Raab glares at motions at her to get back in the ring. The crowd boos as Tommy and Kandis talk, more animated than before. (3) Raab puts his hands up, and goes over to Dylan. They watch as Kandis and Tommy walk around the ring, towards Philips. (4)

Sharper: “They're going to Jason Phillips! What now?”

Knots: “Our official is still counting.”

(5) Kandis approaches Phillips and gives him a flirty smile, then extends her hand, asking for his mic. He grins nervously before handing it to her. (6) Kandis glances at Tommy, he nods at her before she raises the mic to speak.

Kandis: “There's no need to keep that counting nonsense, Zebra. I'm not getting back in there!”

The crowd boos. The official shakes his head and counts anyway. (7)

Kandis: “Or fine. Waste your breath. I guess you have to make it official. Whatever. I don't care. WE don't care! The fact that we were forced to come out here for this match after Tommy was jumped earlier tonight is complete bullshit! It's just one more thing added to the pile of disrespect we've been shown for weeks. I have been left off TWO pay per view cards in the last few months. Tommy keeps getting attacked and there have been no repercussions!”

(8)

Sharper: “Oh come on, the two of you attacked everyone in the Adrenaline Contenders battle royal!”

Knots: “Kandis is still talking, stop disrespecting her!”

Kandis: “This is all just to do whatever can be done to continue to make us look bad! I'm a fighter, dammit! (9) Tommy should have been World Champion, yet we're forced to continue this farce when he's possibly hurt thanks to Asher Hayes! We deserve better than this!”

(10)

The bell rings. Kandis shakes her head. We cut to Dylan Howell and Konrad Raab who both just look annoyed.

Phillips: “Due to count out, your winners.... Dylan Howell and Konrad Raab!'

The crowd boos. Kandis lowers the mic a second and she and Tommy speak. They both nod.

Kandis: “This forced match wasn't even worth trying to f*** those two up! We're out!”

Sharper: “We apologize if the censors missed that, ladies and gentleman.”

Knots: “Kandis might have a point, if Tommy was injured earlier, this match shouldn't have gone on.”

Sharper: “We don't know that, Jon. She could be bluffing.”

Kandis grabs her piece of chain from the timekeepers table, then they start to walk around the ring towards the ramp, Kandis fastening the chain back around her waist. They make their way up the ramp. Just then, “All the Days” blares through the arena. The crowd roars as Peyton Rice appears on the stage, with a mic of her own. Kandis and Tommy stop in the middle of the ramp. Kandis glares at her rival.

Peyton: “Kill the music! Kandis... do you really think you're being overlooked just to be held down? SCW doesn't work like that, “doll.”

The crowd cheers.

Peyton: “Listen real close, I'm going to tell you why you don't get more, don't get opportunities you want. It's because of crap like this! Walking out of a match just because you're mad your boyfriend got payback for something he did?

The crowd roars. Kandis and Tommy glance at each other. We see Dylan and Konrad in the ring looking on, Konrad nodding.

Peyton: “Tell me, Kandis. Why should SCW reward your behavior with attention and chances for more when the rest of us are out here week after week putting the work in, actually fighting to BE more? And you call yourself a fighter? Why wouldn't you fight this match?

Kandis steps closer, the mic she took from Phillips still in her hand.

Kandis: “Oh, you want me to fight? All the times I got in your face and you blew me off and NOW you want me to fight? How about I fight you, bitch?”

The crowd oohs. Peyton drops her mic and steps forward. Kandis throws her mic sideways, it bounces off the end of the ramp with a thud. The two women get into each others faces. They jawjack at each other, until Kandis shoves Peyton backwards. Peyton keeps her balance, then steps forward and slaps Kandis across the face. The camera mic picks up her words.

Peyton: “How's that for disrespect?”

Kandis grabs Peyton by both arms and starts to shove her backwards, but officials run out from the back and break it up. Tommy grabs Kandis and pulls her away.

Tommy: “Back off, it's not worth it, she's not worth it!”

Kandis: “Oh it'll be worth it when I kick her pretty little ass!”

Peyton: “If you can! Kicking ass isn't really your thing lately, is it?”

An official holds Peyton back while Tommy keeps Kandis back as they yell at each other.

Kandis: “You want to test me again? We'll see how much you're 'not another pretty face' when your face isn't so pretty after I'm done with it!”

The crowd roars as Peyton goes to swing at Kandis again, but the official stops her from connecting. Peyton puts her hands up and backs away. She lets the official lead her off. Kandis and Tommy wave sarcastically as Peyton goes through the curtain.

Sharper: “Volatile situation here between Kandis and Peyton Rice. The two are long-time rivals going back to Emerge. They were the last two in the Chamber at Under Attack, Kandis still carries a piece of the chain link, she says to remind her to stay angry. Kandis has lately been antagonizing Peyton and Peyton finally had enough.”

Knots: “Should have let them fight!"

We see Kandis and Tommy start up the ramp as Breakdown cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Konrad Raab and Dylan Howell head back to their locker room and Konrad then looks up and smiles before stepping forward as Minerva stands in the doorway, leaning out, hanging on the door frame.

Minerva: “Did you have fun out there? Didn’t seem to finish the job…perhaps I can help there…”

Konrad: “Anything you want Minnie…”

Minerva then stops Konrad as he moves in.

Minerva: “Oh no, going to have to work for it. I mean, I could enjoy a night out…”

Minerva flicks his nose as Dylan just holds his hand up.

Dylan: “I’ll…uh…give you some privacy. I don’t need to do know what’s going into where!”

Minerva smirks.

Konrad: “Let me get my wallet…and changed.”

Minerva: “Don’t take too long. I may get bored.”

Dylan heads down the hallway when we see Shilo Valiant stepping into the hallway, motioning to him. Dylan glances back. Minerva then turns into the room as Konrad follows in.

Sharper: “Was that Shilo?”

Knots: “Yes it was.”

We cut to the ring where “When Legends Rise” plays as Glory Braddock stands in the ring, proudly holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship and a microphone. She looks out at the arena as the crowd cheers a bit. The music fades out.

Sharper: “And now we’re joined by the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Glory Braddock!”

Glory looks around.

Glory: “2021 was a year of ups and downs. Winning the Trios Tournament. Coming THIS close to winning the World Title….but I ended it holding this…the SCW Adrenaline Championship. A title I’ve held since Rise to Greatness.”

Glory pauses as the crowd cheers.

Glory: “Now, I was told to come out here to talk about the title and frankly, to make it clear that SCW had not yet named my next challenger, hoping for someone to prove themselves tonight or at End of the Year Special, but here’s the problem with that…I already know who is next in line, whether SCW is willing to allow it or not because I still have some unfinished business with the man who choking me out at ringside right there at Last Laugh. Right, Shilo Valiant?”

The crowd roars.

Glory: “I know you’re running around and have your eyes on me, after giving your snarky claims of being overlooked. You want to run head first into a brick wall so the spotlight is on you one more time. I’m not going to be like Aaron Blackbourne and let you live rent free in my head for months. I’m pretty straight forward and SCW may not like it. Hell, I get it. Wrestlers in the back who may have been lining up may not like it, but I don’t care. Step on up Shilo because I’d like to nip this in the bud so you can understand why no one invited you to Last Laugh. Your time is done. Period.”

Glory looks at the camera.

Glory: “And you can try and do whatever for yourself, to make yourself feel good, but you picked the wrong person to go after-“

The crowd roars as we see Shilo Valiant walking out from the back and smiling before we see Dylan Howell running through the crowd, seemingly on short-notice. The crowd roars as Glory turns to the stage.

Glory: “Oh good, I have your attention. How about you come down here and say something to my face. Maybe try to choke me out again? Huh?”

Glory Braddock backs up and just then, Dylan Howell hops the guardrail. He then rolls into the ring.

Sharper: “It’s Dylan Howell. Shilo got him moments ago.”

Knots: “We know that. But what the hell is he doing?”

Howell gets up and Glory turns and spins around and nails him with the microphone. The crowd ohs and gives a mixed reaction. Howell falls to the mat and rolls over. Glory runs over and stomps him in the chest and then again and again. Shilo mockingly snaps his fingers as if to say “oh darn” before just backing up and laughing. Howell rolls to the floor. Glory turns back.

Knots: “What the hell Howell was doing, it wasn’t thought out? Or rushed?”

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant doesn’t seem too upset.”

Knots: “Dylan! What are you doing?”

Knots looks at Dylan as Dylan looks up.

Dylan: “Addy…she’s hurting her.”

Knots: “Oh God…”

Dylan turns and hops onto the apron and Glory turns and runs over and nails him again. He falls off and back to the floor. Shilo just chuckles, folding his arms, almost enjoying this. Glory looks back at him and then turns back to Dylan who gets up again and goes to climb up and Glory turns and runs over and dropkicks him in the chest, knocking him back.

Sharper: “Dylan won’t stop. What the hell did Shilo tell him?”

Knots: “Or convince him or who the hell knows? But Shilo’s just enjoying this!”

Sharper: “We have to go to break. Next, Blake Mason faces Giovanni Aries in our main event. Someone stop Dylan Howell from getting back in!”

Knots gets up and heads over as Dylan goes to the ring and tries to get up again as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Sasha is in her office as Lexy Chapel rants to her.

Chapel: “It’s the first show of the year and you have the GALL to put BLAKE MASON in the main event. What has he done? What HAS he done? He’s only spurned the greatest manager of the year to never win the award? I got Crystal Zdunich a TV deal. Autumn Valentine is still alive! And NEITHER of them have gotten on the show. I’ve had sexy, muscly men hang doors on NOTHINGNESS for weeks! Don’t you like that. I know do you know. You were eying them. It’s fine. But what thanks do I get-“

Sasha: “Lexy…”

Chapel: “That’s right. Nothing. Autumn doesn’t get on the show for some reason. Too many Valentines. I’m partial to getting rid of the crazy one. And Crystal-“

Sasha: “LEXY!”

Chapel: “What?”

Sasha just looks at Lexy Chapel.

Sasha: “They’ll both be booked next week.”

Chapel: “Great…yeah…but Blake Mason…”

Sasha sighs.

Sasha: “Autumn can be in a special main event. Yeah, I can do that. David Helms is returning to the ring next week and needs an opponent. Big enough for you and Autumn?”

Chapel: “What…yeah…sure….Woo-hoo! Suck it Blake!”

Chapel turns and runs out of the room. Sasha just rolls her eyes.

Sasha: “Good thing she ran off. I’d have given her Lexy Chapel presents just to shut her up.”

Sasha shakes her head as the scene cuts away.

Blake Mason vs. Giovanni Aries

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight we see a man wearing a robe that "Blake Mason Experience" embroidered in white. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "The Night" by Disturbed echoes through the loud speaker. Blake Mason still has his back turned to the camera. Standing behind him is Jaxson Sullivan, wearing a suit, looking like he is ready to knock someone’s head off. Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and for TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Jaxson Sullivan, from Boston, Massachusetts, he is Blake Mason!”

Reaching the steel steps, he walks up them, on to the apron, steps into the ring. Jaxson isn't too far behind. Blake steps onto the middle turnbuckle with his arms outstretched as if he's basking in his own glory. He takes off his robe, hands it to Jaxson. His bodyguard exits the ring with it. Blake hops down. He immediately hits the ropes, then stops in the center of the ring. Drops down to his knees. Points up to the sky before he stands upright. He walks over to the nearest corner to look down at the floor with Jaxson is.

Sharper: “A target for Giovanni Aries and the Wonderland has been Kelcey Wallace, Blake Mason’s fiancé and now Blake Mason formally steps into this battle.”

Knots: “He’s been involved, trying to help provide protection, and even paying off the restaurant owner to avoid charges stemming from the last Breakdown. Now he gets his hands dirty!”

“We’re All Mad Here” by Marquis of Vaudeville begins to play as the arena goes dark except for a spotlight as Alice Ames walks out to the center of it. The camera shows a close up as Alice takes a psychedelic-coloured blow pop and seductively licks it as the arena lights change to wild psychedelic colors as Cain Adams appears with Giovanni Aries riding piggy back on him. Alice continues to lick on the blow while Giovanni Aries has the cigarette hanging in his mouth. He puffs on it for a minute before sticking it in Cain Adams mouth. Giovanni Aries hysterically laughs out and points toward the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by the Wonderland, from Black Rock Desert, Nevada, he is Giovanni Aries!”

They make their way down the ramp as Alice slides into the ring while Cain Adams carries Giovanni Aries to the ring apron. Cain turns his back to the ring apron as Giovanni takes a seat on the ring apron. Giovanni Aries looks around the arena before throwing his arms out and yelling at the top of his lungs:

“DEATH TO THE LIZARD KINGDOM!!!!”

Giovanni breaks out in mad laughter again before pulling himself with the ring ropes and back flipping into the ring as Cain Adams follows by climbing up and the ring ropes. Giovanni Aries circles the ring pointing and yelling about the atrocities of the lizard kingdom before he takes a seat on the top turnbuckle as Cain Adams and Alice Ames stand in front of Giovanni Aries.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries in the ring in singles action for the first time in a long time. He’s been in the ring since, but that tells you what his actions are doing. He’s got everyone chasing.”

Knots: “And he’s working with Sienna Swann so you’ve got two delusional people feeding of one another.”

Sharper: “And even there, we know we’re still near the Canadian border. Sienna Swann could try something. Everyone is just so on edge.”

The bell sounds as Giovanni looks at Blake and laughs as Blake looks across. Cain looks at Jaxson Sullivan as Alice exits the ring. Cain drops down to the floor. Giovanni then extends his arms and then points to Blake before doing a cut throat gesture.

Giovanni: “You think you can save her and stop us?!”

Giovanni laughs and Blake then runs across the ring and nails Giovanni with a hard right. Giovanni covers up as Blake nails him with a series of clubbing blows to the back of the head. He then pulls him out from the corner and throws him down. Giovanni rolls through. He gets up and Blake runs over and nails him with a hard right. Giovanni stumbles back to the corner. Blake nails him with another hard right and then grabs him and places him on the middle rope. Giovanni fights a bit before laughing a bit and Blake starts to choke him on the middle rope.

Blake steps off and turns to the official as Giovanni grabs at the ropes. Blake then turns around and walks over and grabs Giovanni and Giovanni elbows him in the ribs and then hits a back chop to the neck. Blake staggers back.

Sharper: “Blake Mason riled up early. Giovanni playing to his emotions.”

Knots: “It’s always been Blake’s one weakness. Wears it on his sleeve!”

Blake turns and Giovanni runs at him and jumps up hitting a sloppy Lou Thesz Press, taking him down before then grabbing Blake by the head and headbutting him. He headbutts him a second time and Blake pushes him off. Giovanni rolls through to a knee. Blake gets up and Giovanni nails him with a Mongolian chop. Blake stumbles back to the ropes. Giovanni then kicks him in the ribs. He whips Blake across the ring. Blake bounces off and Giovanni spins through and hits a discus clothesline. Blake hits the mat. Giovanni dives onto him for the pin.

Blake kicks out. Giovanni then grabs him by the head and pulls up on his hair. Blake grimaces in pain as Giovanni pulls him up and slams him down.

Sharper: “Giovanni just pulling as his hair. Going for his throat. Headbutting.”

Knots: “Doing what Giovanni does!”

Giovanni walks around and Blake rolls over and starts to get up and Giovanni kicks him in the ribs. Blake falls to the corner. Giovanni then whips him across. Giovani runs after and nails him with a running jumping clothesline, sitting in the middle rope. Blake falls to a knee and down to the mat. Blake rolls over and starts to get up and Giovanni enters back in and grabs Blake, but Blake suddenly elbows him in the ribs. The crowd cheers. He elbows him again and then a third time before pushing him back and dropkicking him in the face. Giovanni falls to the corner. Blake gets up and hits another dropkick, this one catching Giovanni in the head and Giovanni falls to the mat. Giovanni rolls over and stirs and Blake grabs him and hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. He then geos t up and hits a fist drop. He goes for the pin.

Giovanni kicks out. Blake looks down and then gets up and stomps Giovanni in the face. Giovanni rolls over, holding his face.

Sharper: “Hard stomp to the face and Blake Mason, as unorthodox as Giovanni is, can be just brutal with simple strikes.”

Knots: “He knows he’s fighting for a lot more. Every battle helps.”

Sharper: “Yeah, but delusional always feels its got a chance. You have to almost make him feel its hopeless. And I don’t know if Giovanni will ever feel that way!”

Blake stomps Giovanni again. Giovanni rolls over and turns and Blake grabs him by the hair and pulls him up before hoisting him up with a high angle back suplex. He bridges up.

Giovanni rolls out of it. He starts to get up and Blake walks over and elbows him in the back. Giovanni hits the mat. Blake then grabs him and pulls him up and then runs him over to the corner, driving him face first into it. Blake then kicks him in the ribs and then again and again. He then grabs Giovanni and whips him across the ring. He runs across with a clothesline. He then backs up and turns and goes in for another clothesline. He catches it and then walks around the ring and goes for a third, but this time, Giovanni gets his knees up and then steps up and takes Blake’s legs out from under him. He lifts them up and hits a catapult into the corner. Blake staggers back and Giovanni then grabs him by the waist and just hoists him up and throw him back with a German suplex. The crowd ohs and Blake rolls over to his back.

Sharper: “Dumped on his head! German suplex!”

Knots: “That may have knocked Blake out of his love for Kelcey! Giovanni making him think about it before dropping him!”

Giovanni turns back and goes for the pin.

Blake gets his shoulder up. Blake rolls over and crawls to the ropes. He uses them to get up and Giovanni runs at him and jumps up, hitting a clothesline, sending both him and Blake up and over the top rope to the floor. The crowd ohs. Blake rolls over. Giovanni falls into the crowd. He then looks around before turning back to Blake. (1) Jaxson Sullivan looks at Cain Adams and Alice Ames as Giovanni grabs Blake. (2) He then elbows him in the back of the head and runs him face first into the barricade. (3) Giovanni then turns and goes to whip him into the steel steps, but Blake spins through and sends Giovanni shoulder first into it. The crowd roars. (4) Blake looks around and then walks over to Giovanni, who holds his shoulder. (5) He lifts him up and rolls him into the ring. Blake slides in after. Giovanni starts to get up and Blake kicks him in the ribs, double underhooks him up and spins him around into a facebuster. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Blake Mason with the facebuster.”

Knots: “Spinning him around and making the blood briefly come to the head. Make him more loopy than he usually is!”

Blake rolls him over and hooks the leg.

Giovanni pushes him off. Giovanni rolls over. The crowd boos. Blake turns and grabs Aries. He drags him up and knees him in the ribs and then again before running into the ropes and hitting a running knee lift. Giovanni falls to the ropes. Blake turns and grabs him and spins him around to the apron before hooking him up and going for the Declaration of Intent, but Giovanni lifts him up and throws him forward. Blake lands chest first. Giovanni then grabs him by the head and goes for the Bad Trip, but Blake counters and spins out and then pulls him into a short-arm clothesline. Blake falls forward to the ropes. Giovanni hits the mat. He then gets up and turns around and Blake heads over and goes to grab Giovanni, but Giovanni lifts him up and hits a hot shot. Blake leans on the top rope and drops to the mat. Giovanni looks out and starts to get up.

Sharper: “Giovanni desperately getting Blake up.”

Knots: “Hard for Blake to do much when he can’t breathe! They say you need love to live. Oxygen is more important.”

Giovanni looks around and then grabs Blake. He drags him up and clubs him in the back and then again. He then turns and whips him into the ropes. Blake bounces off and Giovanni grabs him and tries to go for the Embrace of the Wonderland. The crowd roars and Blake fights it off, spinning around and Giovanni’s arm catching Demitra in the jaw. Demitra goes down. Blake then hits a mule kick. Giovanni falls over. Blake falls to a knee. Cain Adams grabs the ropes, causing Jaxson Sullivan to undo his cuffs. The crowd roars. Blake then looks down, talking to himself. He glances back at Giovanni and then sees Demitra down. He then looks up as the crowd roars. Blake then turns and looks at Giovanni as he starts to get up. He staggers up to his feet and Blake kicks him in the ribs. He then places his head between his legs. The crowd erupts in cheers. Blake looks around.

Sharper: “Wait a minute…wait a minute! Blake…you’re not thinking.”

Blake then hoists Giovanni up and into a piledriver position, holding him up.

Knots: “He is!”

Blake holds him up and looks up, gritting his teeth. Giovanni can be seen yelling “Do it! Do it!”

Blake drops him back down. He then clubs him in the back and then again. He looks down, clearly contemplating what he’s going to do.

Blake: “I have to…only way…Owen won’t…”

Blake then hoists Giovanni up again as the crowd erupts in cheers. Kelcey Wallace runs down from the back, Owen Cruze, Aaron Blackbourne and Peyton Rice right behind. Kelcey slide in and Blake looks at her, putting Giovanni down. Kelcey then runs over to him and almost tackles him, knocking him down, before looking at him. Owen then slides into the ring and stomps away on Giovanni Aries, forcing him out. The crowd looks, some cheering, some booing. Giovanni falls to the floor. Owen looks at him as Aaron and Peyton keep an eye on Alice Ames and Cain Adams. Jaxson Sullivan steps up the steel steps and into the ring. Kelcey looks at Blake. Blake just looks at where Giovanni went out as Owen steps back and looks down, clearly thinking about something.

Sharper: “Kelcey Wallace stopping Blake Mason from piledriving Giovanni Aries.”

Knots: “That would’ve been a sixty day suspension, right?”

Sharper: “I think so. And look at everyone in the ring, they’ve cleared it, but there’s an internal struggle. Can this be settled in that ring?”

Giovanni starts to lean against the barricade, laughing as Kelcey and Blake get up watching him. Owen looks at him too as Aaron and Peyton join them in the ring. The camera focuses on Giovanni Aries laughing as the scene fades to black…