Breakdown - July 15, 2020

“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 Scarlet Grey walking to the ring.

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

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. Asher Hayes standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

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

Chris Cannon spearing Kennedy Street and Owen Cruze follows before we see a shot of 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 Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Eleven days away from Rise to Greatness, Breakdown arrives in the nation’s capital with a huge six person tag team main event!”

The cameras cut to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots stand at ringside, microphones in their hand.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots here at ringside and what a main event we have for you.”

Knots: “Bree Lancaster, Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon one side. David Helms, Jordan Majors and Josh Hudson on the other. And a lot of hatred in between!”

Sharper: “That’s not all. Some great tag team action also taking place tonight. Dark Fantasy will face the Golden Boys. Frozen Hell will battle Las Bandidas de Gata Negra. And so much more.”

Knots: “And Kennie will be here too! We’ll see the trailer for her new movie and apparently Bree Lancaster is going to be around too…”

Knots rolls his eyes.

Sharper: “And we know Owen Cruze left with Giovanni Aries last week. We’ve been told something happened. Giovanni Aries has produced video of the event…”

Knots: “What did he do?”

Sharper: “I can only imagine.”

I Want It All!
I Want It All!
I Want It All!
And I Want It Now!

The opening guitar riff of Queen’s “I Want It All” and Matt Hodges makes his way out from behind the curtain to momentous boos from the crowd. He pays no heed as he walks down to the ring, smirking. The fans sing “Matt Hodges sucks!” in unison with the chorus of the song. Hodges slow moves up the steps, wipes his foot on the apron, and gets into the ring. He walks into the opposite corner and pulls on the top rope. “I Want It All” dies out as the fans continue to chant “Matt Hodges sucks!” He hops down and goes to the corner, taking a microphone waiting for him.

Sharper: “Matt Hodges walking fine, but we know that leg is anything but.”

Knots: “Neither is Alistaire Allocco’s both. Having leg issues. Matt Hodges is historical; Allocco’s is because Hodges caused it.”

Hodges walks over to the middle of the ring. He looks around as the fans continue to sing the chant.

Hodges: “I understand many of you are that simple, but we have important things to discuss.”

The crowd boos. Hodges looks around.

Hodges: “We are eleven days from where we’re going to find out who is better in a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest. Literally. I stand here, a testament to modern health care. My knee barely holding on, but because I am such a physical specimen, I have been cleared to compete. I even competed two weeks ago against Peyton Rice, but I have a question…”

Hodges pauses.

Hodges: “Where the hell is Alistaire Allocco? The man who was truly World Class. But he’s not been in the ring for a few weeks. What’s wrong? Your leg hurt?”

The crowd boos some more as Hodges looks around.

Hodges: “Didn’t stop me. I mean for someone who cam out when I made my return and ran his mouth, seems like you’re not that World Class. No, you’re not even a man. You need your girlfriend to fight for you, huh?”

Just then…

Rise!!!!

Look deep into his eyes!

Rise!!!!

Look deep into his eyes, that's where the fire lies!

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. Alistaire Allocco walks out from the back. He walks down to the ring. Matt Hodges turns and smirks. Allocco walks down the rampway, a brace noticeable over his left knee. Allocco reaches the ring and walks around it.

Sharper: “Hodges asks for Alistaire Allocco. He gets him. Alistaire is not one to run.”

Knots: “And we know where he’s been. He’s been getting checked out to make sure he can compete.”

Allocco head to Phillips, asking for a microphone. Phillips hands him one and Alistaire turns to the ring. He grabs the ropes and pulls himself onto the apron. He then gets up, wincing a bit.

Hodges: “Well look who is here? Finally found your way to the arena. How’s your leg?”

Alistaire enters the ring and looks at Hodges.

Alistaire: “You know exactly how it feels. The fact that you’re proud of this all…”

Hodges: “I’m damn proud. Why? Because I’ve already beaten you. That knee, already in pain…you’ve been quiet for weeks. Not out in the ring. Not competing. Running scared. You know that I’m just that much better. You’re no longer the unique specimen that you claimed you were. You’re not World Class. You’re just broken. And yet, I may be broken, but I’m all three things.”

Alistaire: “No Matt. You’re just another symbol of someone else who should have been left in the past. Claiming you were retiring just to gain an advantage-“

Hodges: “Nah…I just removed yours. Made this now even. I mean you’re Mr. Honourable! Now it’s even. We’re both down a leg. Both have targets the size of the state of Texas. And now we see who is best. Then again, you’ve been running while I’ve had to fight. Peyton…if that’s the best you have-“

Alistaire: “And she nearly beat you. Even with you trying to find any way to hurt her career!”

Hodges: “I just want everything even! Where are you in the ring, huh? I’m in pain all the time and out here!”

Alistaire: “I had to cleared. Just like you do. You know I would be competing tonight. But I have to wait a week.”

Hodges: “Oh of course! Wait a bit longer. You think the pain is going to go away. No, Alistaire…it’s going to always be there. Even after Rise to Greatness. You’re just going to have to live with it…just like the shot to your pride when you’ve been bested by the best.”

Hodges turns and goes to leave.

Alistaire; “Hey Matt…”

Hodges stops and turns.

Alistaire: “What did you have to talk to my father about? I thought that was done…any other lies?”

Matt smirks and looks at Alistaire. He then turns and steps through the ropes and down to the floor. The crowd boos as Alistaire Allocco looks at Hodges.

Sharper: “Hodges with a smirk. Alistaire Allocco noticed Hodges spoke to Bison Jones after injuring him.”

Knots: “And now Alistaire is wondering what’s really at stake here.”

Hodges continues to head to the back.

“The Old Me” plays as we see a shot of the Deep Cover movie poster.

Sharper: “Plenty to come tonight, including the new trailer for Kennedy Street’s new movie, Deep Cover. That and more, tonight!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Dom Teller talking to one of the crew members, drinking a coffee. He then looks up as the crowd cheers as David Helms and Jason Helms walk over to him. Dom looks at both.

Dom: “David…Jason.”

David: “Dom.”

Jason just nods.

David: “Good to see you.”

Dom: “Same. But then again, we could’ve said that all over the phone. I don’t want to get in the middle of all of this with Bree and you.”

David: “Not asking you to. In fact, that’s why I’m here. I wanted to congratulation you for the movie. You’re making a good run with this.”

Dom: “We’ll see how it goes.”

David: “Just do me a favour…ask Bree to stay backstage. She’ll have the spotlight in eleven days. You deserve the spotlight tonight.”

Dom: “You know Bree. She’s got her ways. And I’m going to support her.”

David: “I know…just humour me.”

Dom: “You know how Bree is, Jason. You and Amy have been-“

Jason stops Dom.

Jason: “Not going to get in the middle either. Just…humour David and have fun out there.”

Dom nods. David pats Dom on the back and the two head off as we cut away.

Crystal Zdunich vs. Konrad Raab

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

Phillips: “Your opening contest tonight on Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

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

Sharper: “Konrad Raab kicking us off here and taking on the newcomer Crystal Zdunich. But the question is whether Ridley Ellis will be in the background.”

Knots: “I know Lester Damron is here. I saw him around with his watering can earlier!”

Sharper: “Don’t need to antagonize him.”

Knots: “What? Planting seeds and all that!”

The arena fades to black as the screen lights up and we are treated to an old school movie countdown image.

5

4

3

2

1

THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!

I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross begins to blast all across the speakers and as that happens we are able to see Crystal Zdunich emerging through the backstage curtain and the roaring boos of the crowd are deafening. Crystal smiles as her grouping of paparazzi gather up in front of the ring and they snag photo after of the Latina beauty.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Los Angeles, California, she is the Silver Screen Queen, Crystal Zdunich!”

She walks down the ramp as she turns her nose up to the fans. Her following of paparazzi meet her as does a red carpet. She takes in appeal of the cameras smiling as flashes begin to go off one after another. She then runs up the steps where she walks towards the middle of the apron. She blows kisses out to the crowd before dropping into a split entering the ring. She pops back up doing a hair flip as she waits for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Zdunich was impressive last week against Scarlet Grey. Tonight, she has another challenge in the former Television Champion, Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “Yeah and she’s quickly making waves. Then again, I doubt she’s worried about that!”

The bell sounds. Zdunich and Raab look at one another and move toward one another. Zdunich then kicks Raab in the ribs. She kicks him again and goes to whip him into the corner, but Raab blocks it and pulls her in. Raab runs out and Zdunich gets a boto up. Raab stumbles back. Zdunich runs out and Raab ducks a clothesline and spins around into a waistlock. Zdunich elbows out and steps forward. She then jumps up and hits a dropkick. Raab rolls over to the corner.

Sharper: “Big dropkick and early on, both going for something big!”

Knots: “Raab hoped to throw her overhead and that could’ve been it!”

Raab gets up and Zdunich moves in and forearms him in the jaw and then again before snapmaring him out. She then hits a dropkick to the back of the head. Raab winces and Zdunich goes for the pin.

Raab kicks out. Both get up and Zdunich kicks Raab in the ribs once and then again. She runs into the ropes, bouncing off. Raab steps up and goes for a clothesline. Zdunich ducks under and then jumps up and hits an enziguri kick. Raab drops to the mat and Zdunich quickly goes for another pin attempt.

Raab kicks out. He starts to get up and Zdunich clubs him in the back and then again before she runs to the ropes behind him. She jumps to the middle rope and goes for a hurricanrana off the springboard. Raab catches her and holds on. He hoists her up and then shoves her off his shoulder. She lands on her feet and Raab drills her with a European uppercut. Zdunich crumples back into the corner.

Knots: “Hello!”

Sharper: “That’s a European uppercut. Raab caught her right under the jaw!”

Raab walks over and whips her across the ring. Zdunich hits hard and Raab runs after and clotheslines her in the corner. Zdunich staggers out and falls to the mat. She starts to get up as Raab exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. Zdunich turns and Raab hits a diving clothesline. He follows up with the pin attempt.

Zdunich gets her shoulder up. Raab then grabs her and pulls her up and runs her into the corner, driving her face first into the top turnbuckle. She turns around and Raab kicks her in the ribs. He kicks her again and then hits another European uppercut. The crowd ohs. Raab then grabs her and hits a vertical suplex. He turns and exits to the apron again. He climbs up to the top. Zdunich, however, stirs and we then see Lester Damron walk out from the back, followed by Ridley Ellis and Ali Damron. Raab looks up at them and pauses for a moment, only for Zdunich to fall into the ropes. Raab lands hard on the top turnbuckle. Ridley smirks as Lester shakes his head as they walk down to the ring. Zdunich then climbs up to the middle rope and holds Raab up enough to jump up and snap him off with a top rope frankensteiner. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Zdunich taking advantage of the distraction! Frankensteiner! Raab down.”

Knots: “And right into the pin! Not going to give up the chance!”

Zdunich goes for the pin.

Raab gets his shoulder up. She rolls off and gets up and turns to the ropes. Raab slowly rolls over and Zdunich kicks him in the ribs. She then grabs his head and goes for the Make Over. Raab shoves her back. Zdunich falls to the ropes, bounces off and then goes for the Flashing Lights, but Raab ducks. Zdunich spins through and Raab grabs her and hits a release German suplex. Zdunich rolls over as Raab rolls over and gets up and looks at the Damrons.

Sharper: “Raab suplexes Zdunich with that German suplex.”

Knots: “Focus on her. Damrons can wait!”

Raab turns and goes over to Zdunich as Ridley Ellis and Ali Damron stand at ringside. Raab pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. He then suddenly turns and dives over the top rope and onto Ridley Ellis. The crowd roars with cheers. Ridley rolls over. Lester looks on as he pulls Ali Damron away. Ridley starts to get up. (1) Raab turns and nails him with a hard right and then a left before a European uppercut. This staggers Ridley, causing him to fall back. (2) Raab turns and rolls back into the ring. The official steps to the floor to keep Ridley and the Damrons back. Raab gets up in the ring and just then, we see another figure, slide into the ring.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Who’s that?!”

Knots: “Another Damron?”

Raab turns and the figure, a female, nails Raab with a hard right. Raab hits the mat as the woman, steps through the ropes to the floor. The camera catches brass knuckles in her hand. Zdunich then goes for the pin. The official rolls into the ring and sees it. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Raab took down Ridley Ellis, but that woman came from the crowd and she had brass knuckles!”

Knots: “Why didn’t you wait until after?!”

The crowd boos. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Crystal Zdunich!”

Zdunich rolls off and gets up. She has her arm raised as Raab rolls over, holding his face. Ridley Ells gets up and starts to head to the ring, but Lester and Ali Damron both tell him to not go in. Ridley looks at them and then backs up. The woman then gets in the ring and joins Crystal. The two look at each other before she raises Crystal’s arm up.

Sharper: “Raab wanted the shot in on Ellis, more than the win I guess. Damrons keeping Ellis from going in.”

Knots: “And that may be the only thing. Last week, they gave Raab a choice. He made it tonight!”

Sharper: “As Crystal Zdunich has gotten her second win in a row to start off her SCW career thanks to the distraction and the interference of that woman!”

Zdunich continues to celebrate as the Damrons head to the back.

Backstage, we see Alistaire Allocco walking through the hallway and going over to one of the locker rooms. He knocks on the door. He waits a moment before Bison Jones opens it. He looks at Alistaire.

Bison: “I’ll get him.”

Alistaire: “Thank you.”

Alistaire waits before we see Adam Allocco walk over. He smirks.

Adam: “Son…how nice to see you? Figured out your tactics suck yet?”

Alistaire: “I’m getting sick of you getting involved. So I need to ask…is there something still going on with Matt Hodges?”

Adam: “Who?...Oh Matt Hodges…yeah….him…so what if there is? Is it motivating you? Maybe helping you realize that being just really good is enough. How’s the knee?”

Alistaire just looks down, sighing and shaking his head.

Adam: “You can judge me all you want. You’re good at it. But if I am involved, I’m just making sure you finally figure a few things out. That’s what I’m doing. Just like I’m showing the world that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!”

Alistaire: “Stay out of my business.”

Adam: “Wasn’t in it.”

Alistaire: “Unfortunately, I don’t buy that.”

Adam: “What happened to the honour your father stuff?”

Alistaire: “When my father doesn’t value that, then perhaps I should find a new guide there. Good luck later.”

Alistaire turns and heads off. Adam waves.

Adam: “See ya son!”

The crowd boos as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jessica Winters standing backstage.

Jessica: “Hello everyone, I’m Jessica Winters and please welcome, the number one contender to the SCW Adrenaline Championship, Glory Braddock.”

Glory Braddock comes into view and stands next to Jessica.

Jessica: “Glory, you came out and effectively secured the contendership spot last week, but Peyton Rice quickly got under your skin.”

Glory: “The fact that someone who has been around for a cup of coffee, compared to how long I’ve lived and breathed this sport is frankly an insult. Doesn’t help that she has Kelcey Wallace right there and trying to guide her when she’s being steered wrong. Either way, Peyton Rice is going to learn some humility at Rise to Greatness.”

Jessica: “Peyton Rice will?”

Glory: “Yes. She’s going to learn not to judge unless she has reason to. And in fact, the only judgment she’s going to be making after Rise to Greatness is that she’ll need to look in the mirror and judge herself for how much she should blame herself for losing the Adrenaline Championship. The good news…she’s going to lose to the Best in the World. The question is how much her pissing me off played a role. But at least she’ll not just be a pretty face. She’ll be a former champion!”

Glory looks at Jessica.

Jessica: “Thank you for your time Glory and we’ll find out at Rise to Greatness.”

Glory nods and walks off.

Jessica: “Now back to-“

Jessica turns and walks over. The camera follows. She then motions for the camera to come over.

Jessica: “Owen? You okay?”

Owen just looks up.

Owen: “Fine…just leave me alone please.”

Jessica: “Alright…sorry….back to ringside.”

We cut away.

Blake Mason vs. Cookie Dreams

SCW Television Championship

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 "G.O.A.T" by CF0$ featuring Will Roush 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.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship! First, the challenger, accompanied by Jaxson Sullivan, from Boston, Massachusetts, he is Blake Mason!”

Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace. Reaching the steel steps, he walks up them, on to the apron, steps into the ring. Jaxson isn't too far behind. They reach the center of the ring. Blake turns his back to the main camera. He takes off his robe, hands it to Jaxson. Blake is shown to be wearing black leather pants like wrestling tights. He walks over to the nearest corner. By then, Jaxson is now standing outside the ring, keeping an eye on his surroundings.

Sharper: “Blake Mason may appreciate this change of pace. He’s been in some intense situations in recent weeks.”

Knots: “And frankly, the only reason he may not be in the main event tonight is because Chris Cannon pulled a Blake Mason. Contractually made sure they couldn’t share a ring together.”

Sharper: “So tonight, he’ll be watching that on the sidelines, including his Rise to Greatness opponent, Josh Hudson, while challenging for the TV title here!”

The lights dim as Nickelback’s “Something In Your Mouth” hit’s over the P. A System, all eyes focus to the stage where various colors of lights begin to flash.

Phillips: “His opponent, hailing from the mythical land of Candy Mountain by way of the Cookieverse, she is bringing with her that 34DDestruction all the while being accompanied to the ring by the #GelatinSexMachine, her #KABLAMAPOTAMUS… Derek Adonis!! She is the SCW Television Champion, COOKIE DREAMS!!”

The crowd pops upon hearing the buxom blonde’s name, and even more so when she steps out onto the stage in her ring gear and wearing the SCW Television Championship. She grins from ear to ear before skipping to one side of the stage and poses by blowing a kiss to the crowd. She then repeats the process on the other side of the stage before then returning to the center where we see Derek Adonis saunter out in a pink suit and blue shirt combo. The crowd cheers once again as the husband and wife couple kiss each other with a peck on the lips and lifting a leg each.

Afterwards Cookie begins to skip down and slapping hands with some fans before sliding into the ring as Derek walks down doing his best her majesty the queen wave. She then begins climbing the nearest corner only to pose once more and blow more kisses to the crowd, only this time a little more seductively and a sly wink. While waiting for the bell to sound she jumps down and hands the Television Championship to the official. He holds it up as Cookie begins to talk strategy with Derek or probably the next invention for their KABLAM Brand. The SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “This may not be intense, but Cookie Dreams has proven herself in that ring. She has shown she can take on some of the best.”

Knots: “She beat Regan Street for the title. Nuff said.”

The official hands off the title as the bell sounds. Cookie looks at Blake as Blake does too. The two set up and lock up in the middle of the ring. Blake shoves her back. Cookie rolls through. The crowd boos a bit. Blake looks around. Cookie gets up and dusts herself up. She then steps up and grapples him again. The crowd roars as the two lock up, but again, Blake shoves her back again. The crowd boos. Blake then steps up and grabs Cookie, but Cookie then crawls between his legs. Blake steps forward and turns around and Cookie jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

Blake kicks out. Cookie rolls over and Blake gets up too as Cookie then forearms him in the jaw and then again before hitting a double clubbing blow to the shoulders. Blake falls to the ropes. Cookie then runs across the ring, bouncing off and Blake steps up and elbows her in the jaw.

Sharper: “Cookie already starting to be a bit unorthodox, but Blake trying to keep cool here.”

Knots: “As best as he can. I mean he’s also got a lot on his mind. Not just Josh, but the situation with Kelcey, with Owen, with Giovanni.”

Sharper: “And Owen is here. We saw him moments ago. Obviously, Giovanni Aries tried something last week.”

Blake follows up and kicks her in the ribs. He then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. Cookie winces in pain as Blake gets up and hits a knee drop. He follows up with the pin.

Cookie kicks out. Blake gets up and grabs her and pulls her up. He whips her into the corner. Blake walks after and Cookie kicks him in the ribs once and then again before stepping out and dropkicking him in the knee. Blake falls to the middle turnbuckle. Blake winces. Cookie gets up and looks at Blake. Blake starts to get up and Cookie runs over and hits a running hip smash as Blake turns, catching him in the chest. Blake grimaces in pain and Cookie then runs into the ropes again and jumps up and hits a running facebuster. She follows up with a pin.

Knots: “Cookie is giving Blake Mason the Cookie Dreams Extravaganza!”

Sharper: “Blake has never faced anyone like this. Especially not lately!”

Blake kicks out. He turns and starts to get up. Cookie gets up and runs over and jumps on Blake back. She then grabs him by the head and tries to lock in a sleeper. She even nuzzles up against his back, trying to lock it up more. Blake staggers and grabs her by the head and flips her over. Cookie hits the mat. She rolls over and gets up and Blake kicks her in the ribs and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Blake scoops her up on the rebound and hits a spinning back suplex. He then bridges up for a pin.

Cookie rolls her shoulder off and rolls over. Derek looks on as Blake comes over and grabs Cookie. He pulls her up again and hits a side belly to belly suplex. Again, he covers her.

Cookie kicks out again.

Sharper: “Blake Mason now trying to keep control. Two hard suplexes, grab torque on them.”

Knots: “But Cookie’s fighting. I think she took some of the endurance supplement from KABLAM Labs!”

She turns and starts to get up. Blake grabs her and pulls her up. Blake knees her in the ribs and then hoists her up and places her on the top turnbuckle. The crowd boos a bit as Blake then grabs Cookie and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. He then hooks her up, but Cookie fights him, nailing him in the ribs with a hard right and then another before she manages to shove him off. Blake rolls through. He gets up and Cookie stands up and dives off with a crossbody into a pin.

Blake kicks out and Blake gets up, but Cookie hits a quick spinning Savate kick to the chest. Blake drops to his knees and Cookie hits a shoot kick to the face once, twice, three times, before a fourth one connects and Blake goes down from the Lollipop.

Sharper: “Lollipop!”

Knots: “What?”

Sharper: “That’s what she calls that. Those kicks. The Lollipop.”

Knots: “How many kicks does it take to get to the heart of Blake Mason? Is Kelcey around?”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Cookie runs over and hits a splash onto Blake.

Blake kicks out. Cookie rolls over and starts to get up. Cookie gets up as Blake starts to and staggers to the corner. Cookie runs at him and nails him with a running splash. She comes out with a bulldog. Blake rolls over. Cookie moves him into position. She then turns and goes to the corner. The crowd cheers as she goes up to the top rope. She glances back and then goes for the Cookies and Cream, but Blake rolls out of the way. Cookie crashes. She pops up, holding her chest and turns as Blake hoists her up onto his shoulders and hits the Blake Mason Experience. The crowd ohs and some boo, while some cheer. Blake goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

Sharper: “Cookie missed! Blake Mason Experience!”

Knots: “Is he going to?!”

The crowd roars and a mixed reaction comes from the crowd. Blake sits up next to Cookie as the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and NEW SCW Television Champion, Blake Mason!”

Sharper: “The hot streak is over. Blake Mason has won the SCW Television Championship!”

Knots: “First time holding gold in a long, long time. And he manages to have the answer for the woman shocking the world!”

Cookie remains down as Blake starts to get up as the official hands him the SCW Television Championship and raises his arm. Blake looks up and around and then looks at the Television Championship. He focuses on it for a few moments before placing it over his shoulder. He then takes a moment to enjoy the moment before turning back to Cookie. Blake then turns and exits to the apron and drops down to the floor. Jaxson joins him and nods to him as Blake starts to head to the back. The camera focuses on Cookie as Derek Adonis checks on her. Cookie slowly sits up, holding the back of her head. The crowd applauds her as she looks around.

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams living the dream for the last few weeks. Stunned the world by defeating Regan Street a month ago, but tonight, Blake Mason had the answer.”

Knots: “Amazing when no one figured she could even do much. She’s been surprising since she got into the ring in May!”

The crowd continues to applaud before we abruptly cut away.

“Ladies and Gentleman, a partisan message from Ricky James, and the Official Press Secretary of SCW, Lucy Huckabee Sanders.”

LHS: “Good evening. Tonight we have called an EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE yet again. But we will not be taking questions tonight. You all have lost that privilege.”

A few reporters begin packing up their belongings, which infuriates Lucy.

LHS: “STOP! We are here tonight to issue a statement you will want to hear.”

The reporters pause before reluctantly sitting back down and giving Lucy and Ricky their attention.

Ricky: “Tonight is very important. Tonight is the night we take a stand. Tonight is the night we take BACK our liberty!”

LHS: “We have warned you for weeks now about what SHADY SASHA is doing to SCW. She has unleashed an all-out attack on beautiful and successful Americans to push her Canadian agenda. And we have drawn a line after what happened last week.”

Ricky: “Shady Sasha’s favorite “comrade”, Stalina Frost, was GIVEN the United States Championship after it was STOLEN from Bree Lancaster. We were already upset enough about that. But last week, it got much worse.”

LHS: “We expected Stalina to at least pretend to be a fighting champion. But instead of doing the right thing and defending her championship against Ricky, myself, or another deserving challenger, what does she do? She somehow gets herself a Tag Team Championship match at Rise to Greatness!”

Ricky: “I would expect nothing less from a Canadian coward like Stalina Frost. Instead of being a fighting champion, she is trying to steal even MORE titles from beautiful people. She should be defending her championship at Rise to Greatness, not trying to steal more!”

A reporter cuts Ricky off.

“Ricky I know you guys said no questions but I have to stop you here. Selena Frost’s US Title is on the line in that match. She IS defending her title. She’s actually defending it against two-“

Lucy, face bright red, cuts the reporter off.

LHS: “EXCUSE ME?! How DARE you cut us off to spread your propaganda!”

Ricky: “That was extremely rude. You are a very not nice person. And once again, you are fake news.”

Lucy continues, having regained her composure.

LHS: “Anyway….on top of giving Stalina a pass, SHADY SASHA is also inexplicably rewarding her other friend, Regan Street.”

Ricky: “Radical Regan has shown she hates American success and freedom by conspiring with Shady Sasha and Stalina Frost against two very fine people, Kandis and Tommy Valentine.”

LHS: The Jackass and Big Ass Connection represent everything America is about. But Regan and Stalina hate America. In fact, I have sources that tell me Regan is NOT AMERICAN. We know she was born in England, and we are pretty sure her parents SNUCK her into the country when she was a little girl.

Ricky: “Stealing from hard working Americans. It makes me sick. And what’s even worse is her name. REGAN. What a disgrace. Ronald Reagan is rolling over in his grave right now watching this woman drag that name through the dirt. Ronald Reagan would never work with a Communist like Stalina Frost.”

Lucy shakes her head as some muffled groans can be heard throughout the group of reporters. Lucy ignores them and continues.

LHS: “So as we said, tonight is the night we put our foot down. Tonight is the night that we OFFICIALLY announce…”

Lucy pauses as the reporters are suddenly showing interest again.

LHS: “Ricky James will have his DEBUT MATCH, with myself, the OFFICIAL Press Secretary of SCW, Lucy Huckabee Sanders, in his corner…….at some point.”

Louder groans can be heard as many of the reporters roll their eyes. One reporter speaks up.

“Ms. Sanders, you have been here a month now and haven’t- “

Ricky: “WE SAID NO QUESTIONS! We are not going to have you twisting our words, doctoring footage, and making us out to look like idiots again! Lucy Huckabee Sanders and I give you news updates, you shut up and listen. We will tell you what you need to know, when you need to know. That is that.”

LHS: That is all the information we have for you at this time. And remember, I am Lucy Huckabee Sanders, the Official Press Secretary of SCW...”

Ricky: “And I am Ricky James.”

Together: “For a better...SCW.”

The camera slowly focuses in on Lucy and Ricky, an American flag in the background.

LUCY HUCKABEE SANDERS. RICKY JAMES. FOR A BETTER SCW.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Cookie Dreams can be seen walking through the hallway with Derek Adonis comforting her. She takes a few more steps as Jaina Lancaster is waiting for her.

Jaina: “Cookie, do you mind if I get a word?”

Cookie nods and walks over and sighs.

Jaina: “You had an impressive run with the Television Championship. Defending it against two competitors and defeating Regan Street for it. Unfortunately, it ended tonight…what’s next for you?”

Cookie turns to Derek and then to Jaina. She then smiles.

Cookie; “I don’t know yet…but I’m going to find out!”

The crowd cheers as Cookie continues to smile, and bounces a bit before Derek Adonis smiles.

Adonis: “That’s my girl!”

The two head off.

We cut to the rampway to see Lexy Chapel walking down the rampway, a clipboard in her hand. She’s completely focused on it as she walks past the camera. The camera reveals the clipboard has picture of the Dancing Bear, both with the bear head, but in and out of costume.

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel coming to the ring.”

Knots: “She demanded every female on the roster come out here…uh…they’re not out here!”

Sharper: “I don’t think she’s realized. She’s studying those pictures intently.”

Lexy Chapel continues to walk toward the ring, reaching the end of the rampway before then walking right into the ring. She staggers back, dropping her clipboard and wincing a bit. She bends over and grabs her clipboard and any items that fell off before looking up in the ring. She then notices no one is there. She then quickly places the clipboard on the apron before dropping down and looking under the ring skirt. She gets up and looks around and then marches to the next side of the ring and looks underneath too. She then stomps in a huff before rolling into the ring. She grabs the clipboard and then gets up and turns and demands a microphone.

Sharper: “She just figured it out.”

Lexy Chapel waits, tapping her foot. Phillips hands her one. She takes it and walks back to the middle of the ring and looks around.

Lexy: “I don’t believe it…Where is everyone? I asked for the women on the roster to join me in the ring. ONE of them is hiding as a FEROCIOUS SUPER INTELLIGENT PSYCHO BEAR!”

Lexy looks around as now the crowd cheers.

Lexy: “Oh God…SCW probably didn’t pass it along. Or worse…stopped people from finding out…or EVEN WORSE…stopped people from coming out here. Don’t worry, SCW wrestlers. I will get to the bottom of this! I will find some way to defeat the psycho bear that is TERRORIZING SCW!”

The crowd then cheers as Lexy Chapel continues her rant. Cid Turner, of all people, steps out from the back. He looks around and starts to head to the ring.

Lexy: “This is right under the nose of SCW and it’s clear they have to be funding it. To keep us all in line. They’re going to use it against Syren and Ravyn and oh God…oh God…my dad-“

Cid then stops.

Lexy: “I have to tell him. CHBK…..oh God…”

Lexy then turns and goes to run to the ropes, but stops as she sees Cid Turner. Lexy then looks around. She starts to back away. Cid then looks around, also concerned. They both start to back away from each other, despite being extremely far apart. Cid backs up on the rampway as Lexy in the ring. Asher Hayes then comes out from the back and joins Cid. He looks at him and Cid turns to the ring.

Lexy: “You…you…You attacked my dad. OH MY GOD! YOU’RE THE BEAR! YOU’RE TOTALLY THE BEAR! YOU USED TO BE A PENGUIN! NOW YOU’RE A BEAR! I’VE FIGURED IT OUT!”

Hayes talks to Cid and Hayes then starts to take Cid to the ring.

Sharper: “Cid Turner at one point called himself the Hairless Penguin! Even won the US Title..”

Knots: “At least we know Lexy Chapel has done the animal related homework in SCW history!”

Lexy backs up again.

Lexy: “Oh no! You won’t feed on me! And I’ll warn Infamous! They’ll stop you from evolving again!”

Lexy drops down, dropping the microphone, and rolls to the floor as Cid Turner and Asher Hayes reach the ring. Asher hops onto the apron. Lexy starts to head around and stops as Cid looks at her. Asher turns to Cid.

Asher: “Come on…get in the ring, man.”

Cid turns to the ring and grabs the middle rope. He then pulls himself up. He then looks at the ring. He then steps into the ring and just stops, looking down before looking around. Lexy, at this point, runs around the ring and quickly up the rampway to the back. Asher Hayes turns and walks over to the microphone. He grabs it and turns to Cid.

Asher: “Bye Lexy!”

Asher shrugs as Cid looks around. Cid walks over and leans over to the microphnoe.

Cid: “Is….is that CHBK’s?”

Asher: “Yep.”

Cid turns back and then to Asher.

Cid: “That’s Skylar?”

Asher: “No…Lexy. Knocked up someone else.”

Cid nods.

Cid: “Jesus….”

Asher: “I know…”

Cid: “Not Syre-“

Asher: “Oh no…but there is a tape…’

Cid looks around.

Asher: “Look, I know it’s been a while. And well, a lot there…but…you’re standing in the ring. Actually in the ring. You’re back in an SCW ring, man!”

The crowd cheers. Cid looks around.

Asher: “A few weeks ago, you barely could do this. And you couldn’t really do much besides punching CHBK!”

The crowd roars.

Cid: “Well that’s because he sucks!”

Asher pulls the microphone back.

Asher: “But why CHBK? You got a good shot in on Syren, but well-“

Cid shrugs.

Asher: “Well we gotta figure that out because we only got a week and a half before we walk into Rise to Greatness and take on the greatest tag team…yadda, yadda, yadda-“

Cid grabs the microphone.

Cid: “Look, I get it. But…I shouldn’t have agreed. Just-“

Asher takes the microphone back.

Asher: “No…we need to figure this out, man. You were one of the best. You came out as a damn King at Rise to Greatness one year. And YOU were part of another one of the greatest teams in SCW history…Xotic! And even less important, Vitamin C with that asshole Chad Evans!”

Cid smiles a bit.

Asher: “So we need to take that desire to punch CHBK and turn it into Cid Turner, ass-kicking machine, because Dark Fantasy is pissed and I don’t plan on letting them smile leaving Rise to Greatness. I plan to laugh in their face when we stand over them as winners!”

Ravyn: “How touching! This combination of luck and stupidity has come together and is developing into a budding friendship. Too bad that it has come at a time where you’ve both made angry the legitimately, statistically proven, greatest tag team in the SCW history.”

The crowd boos. Syren smirks.

Ravyn: “Now Lexy, you’ve mentioned that dishevelled looking man is a threat to your father. And well, Syren…how do you feel about that?”

Syren takes the microphone.

Syren: “If you’re a threat to the legendary CHBK, then that means I have to take you out. And you know what…let’s just put them out of their misery!”

Syren drops the microphone and she and Ravyn starts to head to the ring with CHBK with them. Lexy looks on from the stage, making some jabs, and trying to look menacing.

Sharper: “We’ve seen in the past what it means to Syren when someone goes after CHBK, a father figure and Cid has done that. Continued here.”

Knots: “And looks like they’re just going to get it done now!”

Sharper: “They said last week they’d just humiliate them at Rise to Greatness, but they’re not going to wait now.”

Knots: “They’re still to be in action tonight too!”

Asher Hayes then drops down to the floor. He turns and looks under the ring and grabs a steel chair. He slides one to Cid. He then grabs a second one. He rolls in as the crowd roars. Cid grabs it and looks around. Syren and Ravyn reach the ring and Syren jumps up when suddenly Cid, losing his previous aloofness, swings and hits the ropes. Syren jumps down. The crowd roars. Cid looks around and tells Syren to come into the ring. The crowd roars. Syren turns to Ravyn and then CHBK. They start to step up again before officials head out from the back. They step in front of Dark Fantasy. Syren looks at them and snaps at them as Hayes and Turner remain in the ring.

Sharper: “Officials coming down. These two sides have been at each other for weeks and we’re not going to see another brawl here!”

The officials continue to move CHBK, Syren and Ravyn away from the ring. Lexy look on from the stage and points to Cid before we see the Dancing Bear run up behind her, having come from the back. The crowd roars. The Bear thrusts one way and then the next, with Lexy completely unaware the bear is behind her. The Bear then clubs her in the back, but in actuality taping something to her back. Lexy goes down and turns and the bear then does a thrust left and then right before running off. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “And the Dancing Bear just came up from behind Lexy and caught her again!”

Knots: “And knocked her down!”

Sharper: “I don’t think just that! Look at her back!”

Lexy starts to get up, a note with some writing on it on her back, completely unaware as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Lexy Chapel storming through the backstage area, the note still on her back. The crowd boos seeing her. She continues to head down the hallway before turning and storming over to one room. She then opens it.

Lexy: “I am going to-“

Lexy stops and looks around.

Lexy: “Of course not here!”

Lexy backs up and we then see someone pull the note off. Lexy yelps. She turns. We see that the person was Sasha and Lexy turns and grabs the note from her.

Lexy: “That was attached to me!”

Lexy looks at it and then turns it around, thrusting it into Sasha’s face.

Lexy: “I KNEW IT!”

Sasha looks at it.

Sasha: “I’ll be in the Brawl to Settle it All.”

Lexy: “It’s a message. Crafty bastard somehow got me. I survived a bear attack! And you! YOU KNOW WHO IT IS! You had to to book them!”

Sasha: “Well not really, I-“

Sasha pauses.

Sasha: “Yes. It’s a conspiracy theory.”

Lexy: “A-HA!”

Lexy looks around.

Lexy: “Sasha is trying to kill your all with SUPER INTELLIGENT BEARS! I GOT IT FROM HER MOUTH!”

Sasha: “Then you better stop me. By stopping the bear.”

Sasha then steps past. Lexy’s eyes widen.

Lexy: “YOU DAMN RIGHT I AM!”

Sasha closes the door behind her as Lexy starts to scheme as she runs away.

Clyde Sutter vs. Void

The lights in the arena go out as the opening chords of “Unforgiven” by Metallica begins to play. As the song picks up its pace a spotlight shines at the top of the ramp and we see “The Assassin” Clyde Sutter standing there with a sinister grin on his face. He is flanked by his agent, Mason Van Stanton, who smirks arrogantly out at the crowd who showers both men with booing and jeering. After a few moments of soaking in the crowd reaction, which he seems to enjoy despite their booing, Sutter begins his slow walk down the ramp, with Van Stanton following closely behind.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, accompanied by Mason Van Stanton, from Raleigh, North Carolina, he is the new Executioner, Clyde Sutter!”

The spotlight follows the sinister sociopath as he approaches the ring; Sutter then foregoes the steel steps as he leaps up from the floor to the ring apron. Mason applauds from the outside as he uses the steel steps to join his client on the ring apron. With the spotlight remaining only on them as one of the few lights in the arena at the moment, Sutter and Van Stanton enter the ring and then stand in the center. Van Stanton applauds his client while the fans continue to show their displeasure. The sound of Metallica dies down and the lights come back on.

Sharper: “Clyde Sutter will be one of many in that Brawl to Settle it All at Rise to Greatness. Xander Valentine also into it. It’s going to be a fight.”

Knots: “It may be a fight tonight. He’s facing Void. Void who last week, after Scarlet lost to Crystal Zdunich, she came out swinging against Xander!”

Scarlet begins to play as the entire arena in engulfed in red lighting, feeling so much like a thick red veil has overtaken the arena that it's suffocating. Through the smoke that begins to cover the stage, Void slowly walks out onto the stage, snarling at the fans in an almost animalistic fashion. Angel is not far behind her, a hand on Void's shoulder as she says something to her that has the masked woman nodding.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Angel, from parts unknown, she is Void!”

The two begin making their way down to the ring, Angel never breaking her contact with Void which seems to be the only thing keeping her from venting her aggression on any of the booing fans around them. Once they reach ringside Angel pulls back her hand, and Void slides into the ring and crouches down in her corner as Angel stays on the floor, giving more instructions to her as the lights return to normal.

Sharper: “Void going to the corner. Sutter may need to realize what he’s getting involved in here.”

Knots: “She may be smaller. She may be silent. She’ll kick your ass.”

The crowd roars as the bell sounds and Void gets up as Sutter smirks and steps up and Void runs across and just throws herself into Sutter with a crossbody. Sutter falls down and over as Void rolls away. Sutter starts to get up as the crowd roars and Void runs over and clubs Sutter in the back before climbing onto his back and hammering away on the back of his head. The crowd cheers Void as she takes shot after shot. The official tries to call for the break, beginning his count.

Sutter manages to throw Void off. Void rolls over and gets up and turns and Sutter knees her in the ribs. He muscles her into the corner and knees her in the ribs over and over.

Sutter then grabs Void and whips her across the ring as hard as he can. Void hits back first and falls face first to the mat.

Knots: “Well! We just started this one and we’ve got both going for blood!”

Sharper: “Sutter got his fight and Void is getting hers!”

Void starts to get up and Sutter walks over and grabs her and nails her with a hard right to the ribs. She falls to the ropes. Sutter grabs her and whips her across the ring. Void bounces off and Sutter runs at her and clotheslines her down. He then chuckles as he walks around the ring. He then walks over to Void who spits at him in the face. Sutter turns back and Void frantically gets up and runs over to Sutter and spears him, managing to move the large man back to the corner. She then nails him with repeated shoulder thrusts to the ribs.

Void steps back and walks around the ring. Angel motions to her and Void runs back at Sutter and goes for a running clothesline, but Sutter grabs her by the throat. He steps out and Void reaches up and digs into his eyes.

Sharper: “She’s going for the eyes!”

Knots: “Jesus! Sutter may not get to settle anything at Rise to Greatness. He’ll be blind!”

Sharper: “Void will do anything. Fight anyway!”

Sutter pulls away as the official reprimands Void. Void turns to him as Sutter ends up in the corner. Void heads over and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle, straddling Sutter and hammers away on him with repeated right hands.

Void steps off and chases off the official. Angel smirks as Void turns around and Sutter lets out a yell and drills Void with a vicious clothesline, causing her to backflip from the impact. The crowd ohs.

Knots: “Holy crap!”

Sharper: “Void’s head taken off. Sutter is enraged! Void has fought dirty and now Sutter channelling that strength!”

Void rolls over as Sutter turns around and grabs her by the head and pulls her up before placing her head between his legs. He hoists her up and drives her down with a hard powerbomb. He then hoists her up again and hits a second powerbomb. He holds on and then hoists her up again and this time, moves her to his shoulders and starts to set up to end it, but Void struggles and wraps her legs around his arm and slides down enough into a crucifix before starting to elbow Clyde over and over and over in the side of the head. The crowd roars as she gets a few more elbows in before Sutter throws himself back and drives her into the mat with a Samoan drop. The crowd ohs and Sutter rolls over.

Sharper: “Void countering the Judge, Jury and Execution.”

Knots: “Getting the wrath of Void instead before he drove her down. He maty look to execute her again!”

Sutter starts to get up as Void starts to move, just thrashing a bit. Sutter looks at her as she then rolls over and Sutter just throws himself at her, driving his body into her back. Void rolls over. Sutter then grabs her and pulls her up before hoisting her up onto his shoulders and spinning her off with the Execution. The crowd ohs. Sutter rolls her over for the pin.

Void thrashes a bit, but at much less violence as before. Sutter gets up and backs away. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Clyde Sutter!”

Sharper: “Sutter just throwing himself at Void and then dropping her.”

Knots: “He did execute her this time!”

Sharper: “And Sutter standing tall tonight…and we have a visitor!”

Ace Marshall is seen walking to the ring. Clyde Sutter steps up and looks at him before motioning for him to come to the ring. Mason Van Stanton looks at Sutter and urges him to back away, but Sutter backs up only for us to see Cassidy Carter hopping the barricade. She grabs a steel chair from ringside and rolls into the ring. She folds it up and runs up to Sutter from behind and slams it into his back. Ace suddenly heads to the ring, almost as if this wasn’t the plan. Carter slams the chair into Sutter’s back a second time before he turns around to the ropes and Cassidy swings and Sutter gets his hands up, but striking him at the head and Sutter goes up and over the top rope to the floor. Void starts to stir and Cassidy runs over and nails her with the chair too for good measure as Ace gets in. Cassidy turns and Ace gets his hands up. Cassidy stops. She then smirks as Ace looks at her and then looks a bit uneasy before shrugging and turning to Sutter. Sutter starts to get up as Van Stanton heels him as Angel has Void exit the ring.

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter coming to the ring with a chair and getting some revenge for last week!”

Knots: “But I don’t think that was the plan. Ace Marshall didn’t look sure and Cassidy almost hit him!”

Sharper: “Either way, the Brawl to Settle it All…it’s getting more and more fiery by the week!”

Cassidy stands in the ring with her chair as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we see Blake Mason walking over to his luxury box, Jaxson Sullivan opening it up to allow him to go inside. He takes a deep breath, still in his gear, and walks over to the seat. He then takes a moment before walking over and sitting down in one of the seats. He then looks at the SCW Television Championship and smiles.

Sharper: “Blake Mason going right to his luxury box.”

Knots: “Guess going to celebrate instead of get dressed.”

Sharper: “He looks relieved more than anything.”

Blake just continues to look at the title. Jaxson Sullivan then walks over to the cameraman.

Sullivan: “Blake should have his privacy.”

Blake: “Jaxson…wait…”

Blake turns and glances back.

Blake: “Come here.”

The cameraman walks over. Blake just takes a deep breath. The cameraman pans around.

Blake: “Josh…I know you’re getting ready to kick Sienna, Chris…and yes, Bree’s asses tonight with Jordan and David. When you’re done…I’m ready for you at Rise to Greatness. Finish it tonight…because…”

Blake looks at the TV Title.

Blake: “The Blake Mason you wanted to face…he’s back.”

The crowd cheers as Blake then leans back and places the title over his shoulder. He places his arms on the arm rests as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Cassidy Carter walking backstage with the chair over her shoulder. Ace Marshall heads over to her.

Cassidy: “Wasn’t that great?”

Ace: “Well yeah, gotta love taking down a dumbass with a chair. Just that wasn’t the plan.”

Cassidy: “Yeah, I changed my mind. I want to hit him…a lot.”

Ace shrugs and the two keep walking.

Cassidy: “You know what…I know you’re in that little brawl. I had some fun out there and well, I think I wanna join you.”

Ace: “Well can’t be too hard. They got Chris in there. And I’m pretty sure Clyde can’t sign his own name. That’s why he’s got that Mason jackass there.”

Cassidy: “Good…then be a good boy and tell Sasha I want in.”

Ace: “And what are you doing to do?”

Cassidy: “Celebrate.”

Cassidy smiles and she heads off. Ace just shakes his head and heads off.

Las Bandidas de Gata Negra vs. Frozen Hell

The lights dim a bit as Nada Como Tú begins to play, a bit of fog slowly beginning to form on the stage as golden orange lights pulse in rhythm with the guitars. Slowly, we see a figure crawling through it, almost like a cat trying to remain hidden before it pounces on its prey. When the main beat of the song kicks in, the figure picks up the pace until she reaches the end of the stage, crouching as she's far enough away from the fog to reveal herself to be Maria Vencejo. Not too far behind her is Valeria Garcia, her eyes slowly roaming over the fans with a cold, emotionless look. She looks down at Maria and a smile forms on her lips as she reaches down and helps her partner to a stand as the lyrics begin.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, they are the team of Valeria Garcia and Maria Vencejo, they are Las Bandidas de Gata Negra!”

The two of them begin making their way down to the ring, Maria staying ahead of Valeria and moving quicker as though she were energized by the song while Valeria maintains her slow, calculating approach. Maria slides into the ring before rolling into a kip-up, and Valeria slides in right behind her, pausing as she and Maria smile at one another before Maria helps her partner to her feet before twisting her around so the two are both facing the same way, Valeria in front of Maria. The two slowly back into their corner like this before separating to discuss strategy.

Sharper: “Las Bandidas have a tough challenge here against Frozen Hell, the number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Champions. But this is also part of their attempt to quiet the arrogance of the Golden Boys.”

Knots: “Yeah, at Rise to Greatness, the Golden Boys will face Las Bandidas. Golden Boys have been calling themselves the best. Las Bandidas disagree!”

“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, holding the SCW United States Championship. 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 and Delilah coming from the backstage curtains to join them.

Phillips: “Their opponents, accompanied by Mikaela Street and Delilah, they are the team of The Hellcat, Regan Street and the SCW United States Champion, the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, the team of Frozen Hell!”

As Mikaela and Delilah reach the ring and walk 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. Selena hands off the US Title to Mikaela.

Sharper: “Selena and Regan have to be aware Tommy Valentine and Kandis could be a problem tonight. High stakes at Rise to Greatness in eleven days.”

Knots: “They should see this as a tune up. First time they’ll be teaming in a bit too. They need to get that going. Make sure they’re clicking.”

The bell sounds as Selena starts off for Frozen Hell. Valeria Garcia starts off for Las Bandidas. They move forward and lock-up in the middle of the ring. They push back on one another and Selena moves into a side headlock. She pulls back before turning and hooking the arm and spinning out and wrenching it. Valeria winces and Selena jerks on it. Valeria rolls forward and then turns and flips up and wrenches Selena’s arm. She then kicks her in the ribs and whips Selena into the ropes. Selena bounces off and Valeria goes for a hip toss, but Selena cartwheels out of it. Valeria goes for a forearm, but Selena blocks it and kicks Valeria in the ribs before spinning her into the neutral corner. Selena moves in and hits a shoot kick to the chest. Valeria steps out and Selena kicks her again. She then grabs her and pulls her out and takes her over with a snapmare. She then goes for the pin.

Valeria kicks out. Selena turns and tags in Regan. Regan enters as Valeria stirs and Regan runs over and nails her with a running stomp to the face.

Sharper: “Regan and Selena quickly isolating Garcia here.”

Knots: “Individually, no one can down Selena and Regan. Both World Champions. Just that Tag title has been out of their grasp as a team. Selena’s won. But yeah…”

Regan grabs Valeria and pulls her up before scooping her up and slamming her down. She follows up with an elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

Valeria kicks out again. She rolls over and Regan grabs her and pulls her up and tags in Selena. Regan then cuffs Valeria in the back of the head and Selena enters and runs at Valeria. Regan takes Valeria down with a Russian leg sweep as Selena hits a clothesline. Regan rolls over and Selena goes for the pin.

Valeria kicks out. She rolls over and crawls to the neutral corner. Selena walks over and grabs her and forearms her in the jaw and then again before whipping her across. Selena runs after and Valeria moves out of the way. Selena flips up and over the corner and to the apron. Valeria runs back and forearms Selena. She then grabs Selena and just dumps her into the ring before turning back and tagging in Maria. Maria enters and Valeria and her both grab Selena as she gets up, force her over with a double snapmare before they hit sandwiching dropkicks to the head.

Sharper: “Las Bandidas with the double team now and Selena in trouble. Vencejo with the pin!”

Maria pins Selena.

Selena kicks out. Maria grabs Selena and pulls her up. She chops her in the chest once and then again. Woos follow each strike. Selena falls to the ropes. Maria grabs Selena and goes to whip her across, but Selena spins through and sends Maria in. Maria bounces off and counters with a flying headscissors. Selena hits the mat and rolls to the floor. She starts to get up as Maria then steps over and Valeria runs along the apron and hits a running kick to Selena hits the mat. Regan steps in and Maria moves away as the official stops Regan. Maria then watches Selena as she ets up and Maria runs into the opposite ropes, bounces off and hits a cartwheel into a diving over the top rope twisting flipping plancha. The crowd ohs as Maria lands on Selena! Regan snaps at the official, returning to the apron, grabbing the tag rope and pacing.

Sharper: “Vencejo goes high risk. A beautiful corkscrew plancha!”

Knots: “And Selena had no clue where it was coming from. Valeria got in a shot too and Selena may be done!”

Maria slowly gets up. (1) She grabs Selena and drags her up. (2) She rolls her into the ring. Maria rolls in and tags in Valeria. Valeria enters and runs over for the pin.

Selena gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and Valeria grabs her and pulls her up. She then takes her down with a Russian leg sweep. Valeria rolls through and gets up and moves to the corner and climbs to the top rope. She then dives off and goes for an elbow drop, but Selena gets her knees up. Valeria catches her arm on them and rolls over in pain. Valeria rolls over toward Maria as Selena turns and looks up at Regan. She starts to crawl over as the crowd cheers. Valeria dives over and tags in Maria. Maria enters and runs over and grabs Selena’s foot. The crowd boos. Selena reaches out, hopping on her other foot before flipping forward and sending Maria into Regan who forearms her. Selena dives up and tags in Regan. Regan enters and runs over to Valeria who gets up and clotheslines her up and over the top rope.

Sharper: “Regan in! And she’s ready to go!”

Knots: “And she’s been just waiting and waiting and she’s loose!”

Regan runs back to Maria as she gets up and clotheslines her down. Maria pops back up and Regan hits a dropkick. She then gets up and hits a leg drop to the head of Maria before getting up and hitting a second leg drop before getting up and hitting a third. The crowd roars. Maria rolls over and stirs and Regan rolls her back over and starts to hammer away on her face with repeated right hands. Valeria gets up and climbs up and Regan gets up and runs over and nails her with a forearm, knocking her down. Regan then backs up and turns around and Maria manages to counter with a jawbreaker. The crowd boos. Maria gets up and grabs Regan and forearms her in the jaw once and then again, but Regan shoves her back and into the Frozen Hell corner where Selena hits an enziguri kick to the back of Maria’s head. Maria staggers forward and Regan kicks her in the ribs and hits the Haywire. She goes for the pin.

Valeria enters and just breaks it up.

Sharper: “Nearfall! Valeria Garcia just made the save!”

Knots: “Maria was out! Haywire after the kick. And Selena hit that perfectly!”

Valeria gets up and grabs Regan. Regan pushes her back and Valeria turns and nails Selena. Valeria turns back and kicks Regan in the ribs before grabbing her and whipping her across. She bounces off and Regan lifts her up and hits a back drop. Valeria rolls out of the ring. Maria then turns and kicks Regan in the ribs. She grabs her and clubs her in the back once and then again before Regan suddenly pushes her off. Maria bounces off as Regan steps back, tags in Selena and then steps up and lifts Maria up onto her shoulders as Selena runs over and they hit the Cold Day in Hell. Regan rolls over as Selena goes for the pin. Regan stops Valeria.

The crowd cheers and the bell sounds. Selena gets up and winces a bit as Regan steps back.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Selena Frost and Regan Street, Frozen Hell!”

Sharper: “Frozen Hell with the victory tonight. Looking quite good in there. It’s a been a bit since they teamed, but they’ve not lost a step!”

Knots: “Not only knocking off the arrogance of Las Bandidas, but letting the Jackass and Big Ass Connection that they’re ready.”

Sharper: “Eleven days. Tag Titles on the line. US Title on the line. Last time Regan gets a shot as long as Connection are the champion and Regan Street looks to join the ranks of the Supreme Champions. It all comes to a head at Rise to Greatness!”

Regan Street and Selena Frost continue to celebrate in the ring as Valeria Garcia helps Maria Vencejo out and they start to retreat.

Backstage, we see Tommy Valentine and Kandis watching as Jaina Lancaster stands behind them. They turn around.

Jaina: “Tommy, Kandis, you just watched your next challengers in action. Their first time as a team in a little bit-“

Kandis: “Do you think the US Championship would look around this waist?”

Tommy: “Anything would, babe.”

Jaina: “Excuse me?”

Kandis: “We heard you. Can’t you tell…we’re not impressed. We know what Frozen Hell is. We know the can go. We know all of that. We know they we can beat them.”

Tommy: “She speaks the truth. And after Rise to Greatness, it will be all over. I just have one question…is Regan going to cast Selena aside again just like she and Dave cast me aside…at least it won’t be personal, or will it…I mean Selena was going to be replaced before. Was that her choice or Regan’s? I don’t remember. Or will Regan just threaten retirement again?”

Kandis: “You should talk to Jake. Get a pool going.”

Tommy: “Nah…probably would take Dave’s side. Not that it matters…they’ll be out of our hair.”

Kandis: “And we’ll have one more title to our collection…again.”

Jaina: “Thank you for your time.”

Tommy: “Anytime.”

Jaina heads off as Tommy wraps his arm around Kandis and the scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Ace Marshall can be seen walking over to the office of Sasha where the door opens and Cookie Dreams steps up. Ace stops and walks over.

Ace: “Well…now I know she’s in a good mood.”

Cookie: “Hi Ace!”

Ace: “You’re chipper for someone who lost the TV title.”

Cookie: “Oh I totally have a new plan!”

Ace: “Oh?”

Cookie: “I’m going to be in the Brawl to End it All! Totally going to try and win a US Title match!”

Ace: “Jesus, everyone is going to be in this thing. Xander Valentine can have his blood sacrifice!”

Cookie: “I totally would be a good Hell Mistress!”

Ace: “Yes…yes you would.”

Cookie: “So I’m gonna see you there! We should do something there! Byeeeeeee!”

Cookie skips off. Ace watches her leave.

Ace: “Well….this just got interesting…”

Ace turns and knocks on the door as we cut away.

The scene opens up at the ring to see Spirit Dansby in the middle of the ring.

Spirit: “Ladies and gentlemen, we have a treat tonight. See, next week, the move Deep Cover will be out in theaters everywhere on July 24.”

The crowd buzzes.

Spirit: “And we have a few SCW connections and well, this is a special opportunity to showcase what some past and current stars are supporting and doing. First off, please welcome at this time, the co-star of the film…the Sexy Flawless Diva, Kennedy Street!”

The crowd cheers. “Criticize” starts to play as the crowd cheers. A few moments pass before Kennedy Street walks out from the back. She looks around and smiles.

Knots: “Kennie is here!”

Sharper: “Don’t get modest now!”

Knots: “Totally best movie star ever!”

Kennedy Street walks down to the ring and smiles as she waves at the crowd. She continues to make her way down to the ring before walking up the steel steps. She then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. She then steps over and looks at Spirit. Spirit ignores her though as Kennedy just nods and walks past the movie poster that’s set up in the middle of the ring. She then turns to the crowd and starts to pose, but Spirit moves things along.

Spirit: “And please welcome the next great movie star…the talent in the Helms family and the star of Deep Cover….Dom Teller!”

The crowd applauds politely as “The Old Me” plays and Dom Teller walks out from the back, dressed in a suit. He smiles and waves at the crowd before we see Bree Lancaster walk out from behind, holding the SCW World Championship. She steps up and links her arm in his. Dom turns back and Bree says something to him. Dom shrugs and the two head to the ring. The applause turns to boos.

Sharper: “Looks like Bree Lancaster is going to do what she wants.”

Knots: “I don’t like this anymore.”

Dom and Bree reach the ring. Dom then turns and extends his hand as Bree walks up the steel steps. She then enters the ring. Dom follows and steps forward. Spirit smiles.

Spirit: “And we have a surprise, the SCW World Champion, Bree Lancaster!”

Spirit points to her as the crowd boos loudly. Bree steps up and walks over to Spirit.

Bree: “Thank you for that, but this is Dom and Kennedy’s moment. I just wasn’t going to stay backstage and not support my man.”

The crowd boos as Bree smiles and steps back. Dom walks over.

Spirit: “Kennedy, Dom, it’s a great accomplishment. Dom, you first. Give us a quick overview of the film.”

Dom: “Well…My character is an undercover cop. Kennedy's is the sister of the leader of the crime gang the police are trying to take down. I decide that the best way to do that is to get close to her, gain her trust.”

Spirit: “Sounds great. Do you want to see the official trailer?”

Spirit looks around as the crowd cheers a bit.

Spirit: “Let’s show it.”

We cut to the big screen as the scene fades to black.

The Lionsgate logo flashes on the screen, followed by a shot of the outside of a rundown warehouse, with an old Ford truck parked outside of it. The door opens and Dominic Teller steps out, looking up at the warehouse.

Teller: “I'm going in.”

The scene cuts to Teller, along with a group of other men and one woman seen from behind. There's a table in the middle, covered in stacks of money and a few guns. An older man who appears to be in charge waves his hand over the table.

Man: “You sure all this stuff is clean, Chase?”

Teller: “Certain. No one saw me.”

The scene cuts to the woman, revealing her to be Kennedy Street.

Street: “You asked him to do the job, you should trust that it's done right.”

Man: “Shut up Maggie! No one asked you!”

Street turns away, Teller looks annoyed. The scene jumps to some action shots: Teller and the other men sorting goods, Street counting money, as a voiceover is heard.

Voiceover: “When LAPD decided they had to take down one of Los Angeles' most dangerous crime cartels, led by Troy Stone, they chose Undercover Agent Chase Masterson to infiltrate.”

A shot of Teller in a police uniform appears, then one of him speaking with a female officer.

Officer: “Do you have a way in yet?”

Teller: “I think so. Troy Stone's sister, Maggie. I can get close to her, get her to trust me.”

The shot changes to Teller and Street together in an apartment. Counting more money, then having beers.

Voiceover: “But how close is too close? How deep is too deep?”

The two are seen in an embrace, kissing, both shirtless. Street's long hair hanging just right keeps the shot PG. The shot returns to the apartment, Street is on the phone. She then throws it, distraught.

Street: “It's Ronnie. He's dead.”

Teller: “What? We just left that place a half hour ago!”

Street: “The cops showed up after we left, after I left! He wouldn't have shown up for anyone but me, and now he's dead!”

The shot jumps to the two hugging.

Teller: “This isn't your fault... it's the cops. They did this....”

We see a closeup of Teller as he hugs Street, a pained expression on his face. The scene jumps to Teller and Street in a bedroom.

Voiceover: “Can Chase earn and keep Maggie's trust, and do his job?”

We see Street picking up a pair of jeans, and a wallet falls out. It opens, revealing a badge. She picks it up.

Street: “What is this?! Are you a cop? You're a goddamn cop!!”

Street throws the badge at Teller. He catches it.

Teller: “Calm down, let me explain-”

Street: “I t rusted you!”

The scene jumps to the living room of the apartment.

Teller: “Are you gonna give me up to Troy? Or are you gonna help us take him down?”

We see a shot of Street, silent, considering her options. We jump to a close up of Teller.

Voiceover: “Dominic Teller.”

Then a close up of Street.

Voiceover: “Kenendy Street.”

Next a shot of the older man from before, holding a gun.

Voiceover: “And Mikey Easton, as Troy Stone.”

The scene jumps to Teller and Street in a car, Teller driving.

Street: “Are you sure this is gonna work?”

Teller: “It has to. I won't let them hurt you.”

We jump to Teller, Street, Easton, and others inside the warehouse, staring each other down.

Voiceover: “This summer's biggest high stakes drama...”

Teller and Easton face each other across the warehouse room. Teller with other cops behind him. Easton with his cronies. A gunshot goes off and the scene immediately cuts to black.

Voiceover: “Deep Cover. In theaters July 24th.”

We cut back and the crowd cheers. Kennedy and Dom look on as they both applaud.

Spirit: “Really great. Bree…how does it feel watching Dom in that?”

Bree: “Really proud of him. He’s having his success and really can’t wait for the opening next Friday night. Almost as if its fate, with both of us having career defining nights.”

Spirit turns to Kennedy.

Spirit: “Kennedy, you’ve been trying to make it into Hollywood. This is your second major film. All since we last saw you in this ring at Rise to Greatness. An event you’ve had some success. How does this feel a year out?”

Kennedy: “Honey, to be part of two big opportunities just starting out. It’s great. Not the same as getting into this ring. Not the same as competing for everyone here.”

The crowd cheers.

Spirit: “Are there plans for a comeback?”

Kennedy smiles.

Kennedy: “That we’ll see.”

Spirit: “It would be a shame if we didn’t take advantage of your skill. I mean you and Bree have started to get along. She’s where you were a couple of years ago. World Champion heading into Rise to Greatness. And you’ve been getting a lot of good advice in your transition out of the ring…what advice would you give her?”

Kennedy turns to Spirit and then to Bree. Bree shrugs, almost embarrassed by the question.

Bree: “No need…this is about-“

Kennedy: “No…I can give something. Don’t take anything for granted, honey. I’ve been lucky to work with some great people in Hollywood. Shaun Cruze. Now Dom Teller. They’ve helped. But always be careful about going too hard too fast…and always remember that there are people who have done it longer, done it better, and you have to keep fighting.”

The crowd roars. Bree turns and nods.

Spirit: “Bree?”

Dom nods.

Dom: “Always good advice.”

Dom smiles as Bree nods.

Bree: “It is. But Kennedy…just like you showed…you knew it was time to step away. For a bit of course. We know you’re coming back. But you’d make sure to come back. Genuine. Right? I mean there’s only one Kennedy Street!”

Kennedy nods.

Bree: “But you’d also know when you were going to fast. Because you have a standard. And know when you’d either best to turn around and run…and when you’re no longer being true to yourself and those who care about you. You’re doing this with Jonathan’s blessing, right. Well Kennedy…with that in mind…it’s why I know I’m ready for this Sunday. Just as you were in the past. Just like you’re reading tonight, with this big moment for you and Dom! You stand by the work you’ve done and you know it’s going to be as big as you both say.”

The crowd buzzes a bit.

Spirit: “Excellent words and it’s all for you to enjoy. Next week, July 24…in theatres everywhere! Deep Cover!”

As Spirit finishes her hype, we see David Helms walking out from the back. The crowd cheers loudly. Spirit turns. Bree turns as Dom looks at him. David Helms walks over to the ring.

Dom: “What are you doing here?”

David: “You serious, bro? Using this to take cheap shots at me.”

Bree: “Cheap shots?”

Bree scoffs. David enters the ring as Spirit hands Bree the microphone.

Bree: “David…you’re not welcome here.”

David: “You came out to support him. I’m here to support Dom and Kennedy then.”

Dom: “It’s fine. She means well.”

David: “I wanted to prove a point. And she proved it in spade.”

Bree turns.

Bree: “Ladies and gentlemen, we’re sorry for the interruption. David Helms is trying to make this moment, special to Dom and Kennedy about him.”

David looks at Dom.

Dom: “She’s just adding to it. They wanted some buzz. Let her go.”

David walks across the ring. He demands a microphone. Kennedy says something to him. Bree looks on.

Bree: “We don’t need him to speak.”

David turns.

David: “Bree…I was fine standing backstage and waiting for later tonight, but you had to take the thinly veiled shots at me. On a night where rightly so, this is Dom’s big break.”

Bree shakes her head.

David: “Kennedy’s too.”

Kennedy smirks.

David: “They’ve done a kick ass movie. But you need to take shots about how I’m not genuine. How I’ve lied to people? I don’t…I speak exactly what I do. And I didn’t expect to be back like this. Trying to give some life, some fun back to this sport, when people like you take it too far and too seriously. Dom…I’m sorry man, but she proved me right. She could’ve stayed backstage and given you the spotlight. Instead, she comes out with you, she gets more mic time. Is it a shock that Spirit is here?”

Bree: “Come on. She’s not been on the show for weeks. Finally getting an assignment and you have to disaparage her. David…you’re better than this.”

David: “Maybe…but I don’t think you are.”

David turns to Dom.

David: “Dom…Kennedy…have the microphone. Do the plugs. This should be your showcase. Not a self-righteous champion!”

David hands the microphone to Dom and Bree just glares at him. David then turns his back when Bree walks over. Kennedy warns David as Bree hoists her World Title up, looking as if she’s about to attack David, but instead grabs his arm. David just swats her off and hits the Wake Up Call. Bree drops to the mat, holding her head. The crowd erupts in cheers. David turns and looks at her. Dom looks at David and then goes to Bree. David just looks down and shakes his head.

Sharper: “Wake Up Call to David!”

Knots: “And Bree is down!”

Sharper: “Kennedy warned David. I think she thought she was going to strike David, but instead, when she went to confront him, David caught her!”

Knots: “Any surprise why?! Bree Lancaster has attacked him from behind before!”

Dom checks on Bree as David turns and looks at Dom.

Dom: “What the hell?!”

David shakes his head. David then backs up as he looks at Bree. Bree rolls over in pain. Kennedy watches and turns to David as David rolls to the floor. The crowd cheers for David Helms as Helms walks to the back. The scene then slowly fades out.

COMMERCIALS

We see a shot of Steve Griffin hitting the Decimator on CHBK from the top rope at the first Rise to Greatness before cutting to see Kelcey Wallace, Lucas Knight and Trinity Street holding the SCW World Championship from Rise to Greatness 2015, and then cutting to show the Real Speed getting thrown off a scaffold at Rise to Greatness 2006.

“It’s now time for your Rise to Greatness moment…”

We go back to Rise to Greatness 2012 where we see Xander Valentine standing in the ring, followed by Shawn Winters coming down to the ring.

Sharper: “Again, we stress, this is what Winters wanted. And this coming after Shawn was told that he would need to leave the ring due to the wear and tear on his back. Shawn wanted one more match. This is it. Win or lose, Shawn Winters is going off into the sunset. Is it under his own power or on a gurney though?”

We see shots of Shawn Winters hammering on Xander Valentine, before cutting to see Xander Valentine clotheslining Shawn Winters down. This is followed by a shot of Xander catching Shawn Winters and ramming him back first into the ringpost. This is followed by a shot of Shawn Winters hitting a top rope moonsault on Xander before hitting a Shooting Star Press off the apron onto Xander on the floor. Shots of Xander hitting backbreakers on Shawn Winters follows before we suddenly see Shawn Winters hit the Kiss the Sky after a ducked clothesline. Xander falls through to the apron.

Sharper: “Kiss the Sky! Shawn out of nowhere, pulls it out!”

We then see Xander Valentine hitting a Tiger bomb on Winters before hitting a deadlift German suplex. This is followed by him attempting the Martial Bane, but Shawn Winters counters with a Graven Image, driving Xander ribs first on the top rope before both fall to the floor. We see Shawn Winters then climbing to the top rope before Xander counters and hits a Martial Bane.

Sharper: “Martial Bane! Xander has hit it! Driving him down to the mat!”

Knots: “That’s gotta to be it. The storied career of Shawn Winters has ended like that!”

Shawn shoots his shoulder up and the crowd sighs in shock! Xander is shown dragging him up and going for the Hung, Drawn and Quartered, only for Winters to slip out and nail him with the Kiss the Sky for the second time. We then see Xander kicking out. This is followed by Winters trying for the Kiss the Sky, Xander counters with the Fade to Black before we see Shawn kneeing Xander in the face and then a third Kiss the Sky. Xander hits the mat. Shawn then in the corner. The video goes into slow-motion as Xander gets up and Shawn hits a fourth Kiss the Sky, taking him down.

The crowd rises to their feet in roars and cheers

Phillips: “And your winner, Shawn Winters!”

We cut to see Shawn Winters celebrating in the ring.

Sharper: “Shawn Winters needed to hit every move in the book to keep the Executioner down, but in his final match of his career, he does what he’s always done and that’s win the big one!”

The Rise to Greatness XVII logo comes up on the screen.

We cut backstage to see Xander Valentine seated on a storage crate backstage, viewing a tablet as he just throws it down, causing it to shatter a bit. Artemis looks on as we see Jessica Winters walk over.

Jessica: “Xander…can I get a word? We just saw as our Rise to Greatness moment a moment from the past. Where you and Shawn Winters found in a classic at Rise to Greatness in 2012-“

Xander: “Shawn Winters….The Real Speed…Ravyn Taylor…Selena Frost…”

Xander scoffs.

Xander: “Shawn was the only one to treat me with respect. After everything I’ve done…the others laughed….”

Xander then kicks the broken tablet away from him, causing it to slide across the ground.

Xander: “How many are lined up in front of me at Rise to Greatness? I don’t care. All that will matter is that I will use that night to remind people why I was FEARED around here…once and for all. And while Frozen Hell fails…David Helms fails…I will be what was remembered.”

Xander then walks off. Artemis follows as Jessica watches them leave.

Subarashi in action

The arena goes dark. On the video screen, we see a lit match being held between two fingers. A few second’s pass before a woman’s voice says: “Fire.”

“素晴らしい”, appears on the screen written in fire as the drum beats from the beginning of UVERworld’s “Touch Off” begin to play. We wait for the song to really kick in.

Ato ikutsu no jiyuu wo!

NA NANANA NANANA NANANA!

An explosion follows and the arena is bathed in the light of the pyro as the song’s mellow and sultry saxophone kicks in. The masked man, known as Subarashi the Demon Slayer makes his way out from the back as flames shoot up from the stage around him.

He stops at the top of the stage and brings his fist to his hand, giving a respectful bow to all those in attendance. Then he brings his left hand up, extending it in his signature Sideways Thumbs Up pose. He takes a deep breath and heads down to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Yokohama, Kanagawa-shi, Japan... he is The Demon Slayer... SUBARASHI!!!

The crowd pops as he slides under the bottom rope and runs over to the corner, leaping up to the middle turnbuckle and extending the Sideways Thumbs up to those in attendance once more, before settling back down onto the canvas and waiting for his match to start.

Sharper: “Subarashi ready to go.”

Knots: “He doesn’t have a gas can this time.”

Sharper: “That was his demon removal technique and I’m hearing we may see his demon fighting techniques tonight.”

We then see fire shoot out from the stage as we then hear “Fire” by Arthur Brown as we then see a couple of production crew members drag out a crate. We see on the side of the crate a sticker that says “property of Subarashi.” The crew members open the crate with a crowbar and step back as we see a man, wearing a demon mask, and otherwise in a black and red bodysuit crawl out. Fire shoots out from the stage again as the “demon” gets up and heads to the ring. Phillips looks around, unsure of what to think and Subarashi comes over to him, whispering something to him.

Phillips: “And now…his opponent…from Subarashi’s personal demon trophy collection….a Demon!”

The demon runs over to the ring and looks around before rolling into the ring. He then looks around before getting up. He looks around as Subarashi stands proudly across from him.

Sharper: “From his personal collection, huh?”

Knots: “We’re going to see him kill a man. On live television!”

Sharper: “Stop it…”

Knots: “He was about to set Jason Helms on fire last week!”

The bell sounds and the demon steps up, throwing a hard right, a left and then jumping up with a spin kick. Subarashi watches him, leaning back. The demon then lunges with a scratching like move, but Subarashi rolls underneath. He gets up and the demon turns and Subarashi hits a dropkick. The demon gets up and staggers up to his feet as Subarashi turns his back to him and closes his eyes before turning a bit, to watch the big screen. He then jumps back and hits a pele kick. The crowd ohs. The demon falls to the mat and rolls over. Subarashi gets up. He then moves to the corner.

Sharper: “Subarashi pulling out a move from Jason Helms’ playbook!”

Knots: “Caught him right in the head of that mask.”

The demon rolls over and staggers up as Subarashi looks at him.

Subarashi: “Appu! Appu!”

The demon steps forward and walks right into a superkick. Subarashi starts to throw his arms out, but stops himself before turning and running over to the Demon. He grabs him and pulls him up. He then places his head between the demon head and lifts him up before turning and throwing him down with a vicious Alabama slam. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh my! What a slam!”

Knots: “Now that the demon’s chest is in his neck!”

Subarashi steps forward and sits him up. He does his sideways thumbs up pose next to the Demon’s head. He then runs into the ropes and then speeds up off the rebound with a vicious knee strike to the back of the head. The crowd ohs and the impact causes part of the Demon’s mask to go flying. We even hear a crash by the announce table.

Knots: “It’s raining Demon parts!”

Sharper: “The impact! He calls that the Change the Heavens!”

Subarashi then goes for the pin.

The crowd roars. Subarashi gets up. The bell sounds. He gives his sideways thumbs up pose again.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinf-“

Subarashi runs over and corrects Phillips. Phillips nods.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via demon exorcism…Subarashi!”

Subarashi returns to his pose as the crowd cheers.

Knots: “We just saw the first demon exorcism in SCW history!”

Sharper: “So what does that mean for Jason Helms? That’s what he’s aiming for? Tonight was impressive, but something tells me there may be a bit less arranged at Rise to Greatness!”

Subarashi maintains the pose, the camera focusing on him longer before we cut away.

Backstage, we see Bree Lancaster backstage, holding her head as she walks with Dom Teller.

Bree: “Of course he had to come out and ruin this for you!”

Dom: “I don’t want to jump to conclusions-“

Bree: “He had no business being out there and then he attacks me!”

Bree heads to the locker room of Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon and stops.

Bree: “Babe…I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to teach your brother a lesson tonight. And I’m going to demand that he makes a formal apology to you and the studio. But if he’s going to be a World Champion acting like that…Thank God, I’m holding it now and going to be for a long while.”

Dom: “It’s fine-“

Bree: “No…it’s not.”

Bree kisses Dom on the cheek before heading into the locker room.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see David Helms in his locker room with Lucas Knight.

Lucas: “So you went out there. Bree was making it about her. Anyone with a brain can see it.”

David: “I see you. You see it. Dom-“

There’s a knock at the door. Lucas heads over to the door and opens it. Dom Teller stands there.

Lucas: “Speak of the devil.”

Dom walks in.

Dom: “The hell were you doing?”

David: “Standing up for myself. I’m too old for the sniping from the shadows.”

Dom: “She’s pissed. She didn’t attack you.”

David: “Yeah. I saw. Jason was kind enough to point it out. I heard Kennedy. She doesn’t exactly have a track record of not attacking people. So I reacted on instinct.”

Dom sighs and shakes his head.

Dom: “I’d expect that from Jason, not you.”

David: “I don’t regret anything but the timing. That should’ve been my moment.”

Dom: “Yeah and it could’ve been…one with my girlfriend with me.”

Dom turns and heads off. David just watches him go. Jason then walks into view.

Jason: “Oh no…another family member-“

David: “Let him go…gotta focus on tonight.”

The scene cuts away.

Golden Boys vs. Dark Fantasy

I am flesh and I am bone
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter and gold
I’ve got fire in my soul
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter
Like glitter and gold
Like glitter

Strobe lights flash around the entrance set to match the beat of “Glitter & Gold”. Out comes Bison Jones steps out from behind the curtains. Bison Jones jogs in place as Adam Allocco steps out behind him, patting Big Bad on his back. He poses at the top of the ramp, flexing his pectorals and then rolling his defined shoulders. Adam steps in front of him and poses, imitating Bison as best as he could. All while this dick measuring contest is going on, Anastasia Smirnov comes strutting out, and with waving arms, present the Golden Boys to the crowd. Adam soaks in the boos while Bison noticeably mouths something to his boss.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, accompanied by Anastasia Smirnov, they are the team of Adam Allocco and Bison Jones, they are the Golden Boys!”

Do you walk in the valley of kings?
Do you walk in the shadow of men
Who sold their lives to a dream?
Do you ponder the manner of things
In the dark
The dark, the dark, the dark

Bison hops up the ring steps while Adam Allocco slides in underneath the bottom rope. Bison goes to one corner, Adam goes to the other corner, both raise their arm high into the air. Bison and Adam retreat their corner and begin to discuss strategy for the upcoming match. Adam notices Anastasia not doing anything, mouths something to her that makes her starts clapping with a forced smile.

Sharper: “Now joined by Anastasia Smirnov.”

Knots: “Why not? Adam Allocco is just surrounding himself with more!”

Sharper: “They better be ready. Dark Fantasy is no slouch and with the way they’ve been as of late, Allocco may be shutting up tonight. He’s been claiming they’re the best. They can test it tonight!”

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..."

A record scratch interrupts the normal Infamous introduction, only for the sound of Cute Is What We Aim For’s hit to begin around the arena.

“I’ve got the gift of one-liners,
And you’ve got the curse of curves”

The opening to “Misery Business” by Paramore suddenly hits the PA system as the spotlights on the stage flash between pink and white. We cut to the back where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren walking the corridor, looking at each other with little smirks on their faces. As they walk, Syren spins around and we see she’s wearing a Dark Fantasy logoed jacket instead of the normal Infamous one. She walks backwards alongside her partner for a moment before slapping hands with Alexander Crowe behind her who helps spin her around to face front again. Behind the duo we see their also accompanied by Christy Matthews, with her hood up, Christopher Richter and CHBK.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

We cut to the same doorway that opened a few moments earlier with security standing by. The lights slowly come back up again as Dark Fantasy make their way through the open door. Syren twirls again with Ravyn running her fingers along the words on the back of Syren’s jacket. They then lock arms and begin to walk down toward the ring with security holding back fans from getting too close. As they approach ringside, Syren vaults over the barricade as Alexander Crowe lifts Ravyn up and over it before following behind.

Phillips: “Their opponents, making their way to the ring and representing Infamous, being accompanied by CHBK, Alexander Crowe, Christopher Richter and Christy Matthews, first, from Hell, Michigan, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, an SCW Supreme Champion, and a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”

Ravyn climbs the ring steps as Alexander Crowe sits on the middle rope, allowing first Ravyn to enter and then Syren, as Phillips continues the introduction.

Phillips: “And her tag team partner, from Los Angeles, California, weighing one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN! Together, they are… DARK FANTASY!”

Both women remove their ring jackets and toss them to the corner. Syren climbs up on to the ropes, with one foot on the bottom and one on the middle ropes, pointing at her armband and tapping it repeatedly. Ravyn stands alongside her, also pointing out her armband and standing such that their arms are close together for the camera.

Knots: “I think Infamous gained fourteen new members along the way!”

Sharper: “Two teams that like to note size or numbers to their advantage. This is also about open strength. Infamous looking to put that in the mind of the Golden Boys who have the size and strength advantage if you just count the two tag teams.”

The bell sounds. Adam turns to Bison and nods before exiting. Bison looks across as Syren starts off. The crowd makes noise as Syren steps up and Bison does too. He tells Syren to bring it. Syren looks around before running over and kicking Bison in the leg. Bison winces and Syren hits another shoot kick to the leg before then going for a forearm. Bison takes it and then shoves her back. She rolls through and gets up and runs over to Bison. Bison goes for a clothesline. Syren slides underneath and then jumps up and dropkicks Bison in the back. Bison staggers forward and toward Ravyn. Ravyn grabs his arm and goes to pull, but Bison plants his feet and just pulls Ravyn in, causing her to flip forward and roll toward Syren. Syren and Ravyn look at one another. Bison just smirks.

Sharper: “And Bison Jones just launches Ravyn, muscling her in.”

Knots: “But he just got both in the ring!”

Ravyn and Syren turn to each other. Ravyn smirks and Bison runs forward and goes for a double clothesline. Syren and Ravyn duck and Bison turns around and Syren and Ravyn hit a double dropkick. Bison stumbles back and into the Golden Boys corner. Adam points to them as Ravyn is now escorted out. Syren then runs over and jumps up and nails Adam with a forearm shot. The crowd roars. Syren backs up and Bison gets up. He steps forward and Syren runs past him and runs up the corner and dives back with a twisting crossbody, but Bison catches her. The crowd roars and Bison then lifts her up and onto his shoulders and hits a huge Samoan drop. The crowd ohs. Syren rolls over in pain. Bison then gets up.

Sharper: “And that’s one advantage the Golden Boys have that Infamous does. That explosive, strength-based offense.”

Knots: “And we don’t know much about Bison. Adam knows more and he’s been careful to explain anything about him!”

Syren holds her ribs as Ravyn looks on, as does the rest of Infamous. Bison then whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Bison launches Syren up into the air. She just plummets back down to the mat as the crowd ohs. Bison then turns to Adam who happily wants the tag. Bison turns and tags him in. The crowd roars and some boo as Adam walks over and smirks.

Adam: “Oh yeah! I’ve wanted to do this for a while.”

Adam grabs Syren and pulls her up and spears her back into the neutral corner. He spears him again and again before smiling. He then whips her across. Syren bounces out and Adam hits a chop, knocking her down. He goes for the pin.

Adam pulls her up and laughs as Ravyn shakes her head. Adam then drags Syren up. He then looks around before rearing back and going for a hard right, but Syren blocks it and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Adam rakes her eyes. He then turns back and considers a tag. He holds up his finger, as if to say one moment to Bison, before running into the ropes. He bounces off and Syren hits a bicycle kick to the face. Adam hits the mat and pops up and stumbles right to Ravyn who nails him with a hard right. Syren heads over and tags Ravyn in. They walk over and both take Adam down by a leg. They look at one another as Adam frantically says no and they then hit a wishbone. The crowd ohs as Adam rolls over in pain. Ravyn smirks.

Knots: “Make a wish!”

Sharper: “And Adam may be regretting not just tagging in Bison. He taunted Syren and that’s just stupid at the best of times!”

Adam turns and reaches out to Bison and Ravyn runs over and kicks him in the ribs. He rolls over. He starts to get up and Ravyn hits another kick to the ribs. Adam rolls over to the ropes. Ravyn grabs him and places him on the bottom rope, throat first. She steps on his back and pulls up on the top rope, adding more pressure.

Ravyn steps off. She then looks at Bison, sizing him up, before turning back to Adam and stomping him in the head. Adam rolls over. He stirs in the corner and Ravyn chops him. The crowd woos. She chops him again. More woos. She then grabs his head and runs it along the top rope. Adam staggers off, holding his face. Ravyn smirks and walks over and grabs him, but Adam hits a back elbow. Ravyn stumbles back and Adam turns and staggers over and tags in Bison. The crowd buzzes again as Bison enters and Ravyn turns and Bison nails her with a clothesline.

Sharper: “Hard clothesline as Adam just manages to get out of the ring again.”

Knots: “And Bison in and quickly making sure Ravyn can’t do much else.”

Ravyn stirs and Bison grabs her and lifts her up in a bearhug. The crowd boos a bit, while some cheer. Bison swings her around a bit, adding more pressure. Ravyn grimaces in pain as Syren looks on. Bison continues to squeeze as the referee checks on Ravyn. Ravyn refuses to give up, wincing in pain. Bison keeps her off the ground and Ravyn grabs at the head of Bison. He squeezes again, causing her to go limp briefly before she starts to try again. Adam yells at Bison to keep squeezing as Ravyn keeps fighting before raking the eyes of Bison. She then rakes them again. Bison staggers back and Ravyn then runs at him and hits the Bust of Pallas. Bison hits the ropes and falls to the mat. Ravyn then turns and moves to the corner. Syren tags in.

Sharper: “Bust of Pallas takes down Bison! Now here comes Syren!”

Knots: “Ravyn did exactly what she needed to to get out and get Syren back in!”

Syren then climbs up to the top rope. Adam however looks around before entering the ring and running across. Syren dives off and hits a missile dropkick. The crowd roars. Adam hits and rolls over to the ropes. Syren gets up and Bison then grabs her and locks in another bearhug. Adam gets to the ropes and then starts to get up and Christopher Richter and Alexander Crowe walk over. Adam looks at them as Ravyn runs over and hits an enziguri kick to the back of Bison’s head. Bison staggers and Syren and Ravyn jump up and hit a double dropkick. Bison rolls to the ropes. The official tries to get Ravyn out.

Adam: “Hey! HEY! HEY!”

The official turns as Adam then grabs at Richter and pulls on him, enough for him to come in. Adam then falls back, acting as if Richter hit him. He rolls over, holding his face. The official only seeing Richter moving in, not Adam grabbing him, comes over. Richter backs up and Adam holds his face. He points to Richter and the official calls for the bell. The crowd roars and then boos a bit. Syren and Ravyn turn and look at Richter. Crowe turns to Ravyn and Syren, making clear something is off.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via disqualification, Adam Allocco and Bison Jones, the Golden Boys!”

Sharper: “The official I think saw Richter move in and Adam drop back. I think he thinks he tried to get involved.”

Knots: “And with Dark Fantasy’s history, I don’t blame him!”

Adam then smirks as he laughs a bit and starts to get up. He holds his arm up as he then staggers around and looks around before Ravyn and Syren look at him. Ravyn then runs over and jumps up and hits the Evolutionary Synthesis. Syren springboards to the top rope and dives back with the Blondeton Bomb, completing the Dark Domination!”

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy gets the last laugh!”

Knots: “And that’s what Cid Turner and Asher Hayes better be concerned about!”

Sharper: “Adam thought he had outsmarted them, but he’s just made them more angry and they don’t need more anger going into Rise to Greatness!”

Adam rolls over and Bison Jones heads over and pulls him out. Infamous then takes the ring, again, showing force through numbers. They stand tall in the middle before we cut away.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jessica Winters is with Peyton Rice.”

The scene cuts away.

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands with Peyton Rice, who is with Kelcey Wallace in the SCW interview area. Peyton proudly holds the SCW Adrenaline Championship.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. Peyton, first, we heard from Glory Braddock earlier. She had some stern words for you and frankly said you’re on borrowed time as champion. Do you have a response?”

Peyton: “I’m sorry that she took my honesty as an insult. For someone who has been in this sport for as long as she has, I understand some respect should be given, but then she seems not to give any to someone like Kelcey who has been around for a long time too. It goes both ways. And while she can call herself the Best in the World and tout that experience…she needs to realize that sometimes youth has some truth to it too.”

Peyton stops a moment.

Peyton: “She can be as confident as she wants. I see this match as something I’ve wanted. An opportunity against someone who is very good, but someone who also has taken some wrong turns. I remember her actions against Alistaire earlier this year. I know what to expect. And one thing is right…I’ll still not be just a pretty face…but how many times will you call yourself Best in the World and come up short…before you realize you need to chance who you are, no matter how many years of experience.”

The crowd cheers.

Jessica: “Thank you Peyton…and before I let you go…I saw Owen earlier.”

Kelcey steps in.

Kelcey: “Let him have his time. We know Giovanni is going to show something…he needs the time himself. And he’ll be fine for Rise to Greatness.”

Jessica: “Thank you. Peyton. Kelcey.”

They nod and head off.

Jessica: “We’ll be back.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“Instant History” by Biffy Clyro plays as the Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still for the Brawl to Settle it All. There are several new faces in the still.

Sharper: “Big night tonight. And some big announcements. For one, we know that the Brawl to Settle It All, it just got bigger!”

Knots: “Oh yeah. Cassidy Carter now in it. And Cookie Dreams. Think of what that means. Chris Cannon has many options for revenge now against a lot of people who he’s had issues with. Clyde Sutter and the Marshalls. Xander Valentine spoke earlier.”

Sharper: “Not just that. Void also in it. That brings a new target for Xander and Clyde. And perhaps more surprising. Kelsai Adamson-Mason, Jay Gold and Wonderland members Cain Adams and Alice Ames. I don’t know if this is a chance to allow the Wonderland to maybe suffer some of the consequences for their actions. But one key thing – no holds barred and it will be a brawl. All for a shot at the US Championship.”

The still then changes to show Gavin Taylor vs. Aubrianna Powers vs. Jake Starr.

Sharper: “And we can confirm another match. We saw them as a team. The Most Valuable Friendship. They even talked about getting another title. They could get a chance.”

Knots: “But only one and only if they win. Triple threat rules. Jake Starr has a long night, but can the egos of Gavin and Aubrianna be put aside. Winner gets a shot at the SCW Adrenaline Champion at Apocalypse!”

The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen before we see a panning shot of the crowd.

Sharper: “Folks, we already have a hell of a class of 2020 for the SCW Hall of Fame.”

Knots: “That’s right. Amy Chastaine, Lenne Perez and Christy Matthews.”

Sharper: “And they’ll be joined by another and well, I won’t spoil it.”

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen.

.Infamous.

.British.

.Legendary.

“Alpha King” by Rev Theory plays as we see a shot of Lucas Knight walking out to the ring, before showing him walking out with Trinity Street, followed by a shot of him standing with Syren and then one with David Helms as part of the Handsome Devils Club. We see a shot of El Lucho Venti unmasking as Lucas Knight is revealed before showing him hitting CHBK with the UKOD and hitting several opponents, from Fred Debonair, to Jake Starr, to Tommy Valentine with the Monarchy Rules. We then cut to shots of Lucas Knight mounting Fred Debonair and hammering away on him with repeated brass knuckled right hands. We then see a shot of Lucas Knight celebrating with the SCW Underground Championship as Nathan Slade stands with him.

Knots: “Yes! Lucas Knight has done it! He’s righted the wrong of three months ago! He’s now the Underground Champion!”

Dawson: “And Lucas Knight has now finally amassed gold here tonight and he may have just also taken some of his aggression out.”

Sharper: “Lucas Knight is king of the Underground!”

We then see shots of Lucas Knight standing with Ryan Watson and helping Syren attack the Brotherhood before cutting to a shot of Lucas Knight hitting the UKOD off the top rope on Tommy Valentine. We then see Lucas covering him before the bell sounds and we see Lucas Knight celebrating in the middle of the ring as the SCW World Champion.

Sharper: “I don’t believe it! Lucas Knight is now the World Champion!”

Knots: “Less than one year in SCW! Lucas Knight has done it!”

Shots of Lucas Knight punching Jake Starr before cutting to him standing with Monarchy, helping them attack Ravyn Taylor, before showing him standing with Kelcey Wallace and Trinity Street at Rise to Greatness. This follows a shot of Lucas Knight standing with Trinity Street holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Trinity kissing Lucas follows before cut to see a shot of him standing tall at the 2015 Trios Tournament, before cutting to shots of Lucas Knight attacking Sketch Retro, Shaun Cruze and Katie Steward. We then see a shot of Lucas Knight, David Helms and Jason Helms sharing a shot in the middle of the ring as the scene slowly down.

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen as “Hall of Fame” by the Script plays. We then see Lucas Knight come up on the screen with David Helms in the bottom corner.

Sharper: “Lucas Knight, the former teammate of Christy Matthews, will join her in this years Class for the Hall of Fame.”

Knots: “Well deserved. A storied career and one night before he seconds David Helms in the main event of Rise to Greatness, he’ll be inducted by him into the Hall!”

The crowd cheers as the camera pans across the crowd, showing some fans standing and applauding. A faint “Lucas!” chant starts to play out as the cameras remain panning the crowd.

Neegan Redfield in action

The lights switch off around the arena causing the crowd to buzz with anticipation when the opening to “Miseria Cantare” by AFI begins to play. Suddenly a quote appears on the big screen above the stage.

Suffering does not break us. It helps us find out who we truly are.

Verity 7:13

On the screens around the arena as well as the big screen above the stage we see a large image of a neon pink smile with x’s for eyes. The image lingers on the screens for a moment before we then see the same form on the mask of a woman standing on the stage, two neon pink rods illuminate the surrounding area to reveal a hulking figure behind her who wields them... She rips the mask off and throws it to the ground with a smirk, the song kicks, the lights come back on.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. Ladies and Gentlemen, hailing from Camden, New Jersey, accompanied to the ring by Aadya Verity, he is the Brutalist, Neegan Redfield!”

The focus on the stage is then on Aadya Verity who slowly walks down towards the ring, in her hand now is a black leather book. Following behind her is Redfield who rests the neon lights on his shoulder. Once at ringside, Verity walks around to a corner ignoring the fans while Redfield turns off the light tubes and leans them against the steps before leaping onto the apron and entering the ring.

Redfield paces the ring for a moment, glancing over at the official menacingly. Aadya will whistle and the big man heads to the corner she stands by and kneels with his head pressed against the top turnbuckle, she opens the book and begins to speak its words whatever they may be as he listens.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Baltimore, Maryland, he is Eli Blackwell!”

We see a large man, with long black hair, standing across the ring.

Sharper: “Neegan Redfield has been impressive in action these last few weeks.”

Knots: “Yeah, but he’s got a big man across the ring this time. We’ll see how he does there.”

The bell sounds and Neegan turns and steps up and Eli runs across and nails him with a running boot. The crowd ohs and Neegan hits the mat. Eli turns and goes for the pin, using a lateral press.

Neegan rolls his shoulder up and immediately grabs the arm of Eli and pulls it back, locking in the Out of Time. Eli yells in pain loudly and quickly before we see a jerk and Eli yells out, nodding and kicking at the mat. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Neegan Redfield!”

Sharper: “My God! Eli took down Neegan and that’s the first time we’ve seen him really hurt.”

Knots: “And it flipped a switch. Immediately locked in that armbar and I think he broke it!”

Sharper: “I think so too!”

Neegan lets go and slowly gets up. Eli writhes in pain as Aayda Verity enters the ring. Neegan Redfield looks at him as the official checks on him and then Neegan steps over and nails Eli with one hard right hand while standing over him. He nails him a second time and then a third. Eli stops writhing, having been knocked out by Neegan. Aayda then drops down and does her post-match ritual, drawing black X’s over Eli’s eyes and then an exaggerated smile in pink. The crowd boos as the camera focuses on Verity’s art. The official just stands off stunned. Verity completes her work and gets up. Neegan then glances at the official before stepping through the ropes and dropping down to the floor. Verity follows. Neegan then starts to walk to the back, followed by Verity as the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Unbelievable!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see a shot of ringside and Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown here in Washington, D.C. and Jon, we’ve been wondering what happened to Owen Cruze last week when he left with Giovanni Aries.”

Knots: “Something happened and it’s had a lot of people worried. Well, Owen is here. We know he physically is fine, but he seemed off.”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries has provided some video footage of what he showed Owen Cruze. He says it reveals the truth and only the truth the Wonderland can provide.”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We see a video start, first by showing the ground before scanning up, revealing it to be a cell phone video. We then see several feet in the distance a shot of Giovanni Aries and Owen Cruze walking over to what appears to be an abandoned warehouse. Owen, bottle of water in his hand, just stops and turns. The person holding the camera quickly dives over to hide behind a car chassis. Fortunately, the voices of Owen and Giovanni can just be heard.

Owen: “This? This is your way to talk to my father?”

Giovanni: “Why? Have a problem? Expected him to be in a mansion in the Hamptons? He was a man of the people, right? All people? The people you tend to forget with your material culture.”

Owen shakes his head and turns.

Owen: “You know. I’ve had it. Part of me was curious if you knew anything-“

Giovanni: “And you’ve been shown nothing. I gave you a room, I drove you out here. Just you and I. I mean you could just attack me. Claim you saved SCW…”

Owen: “You know I wouldn’t be that pathetic to do it that cheaply. I’m not-“

Giovanni: “Me?”

Giovanni chuckles.

Giovanni: “It would be easier. And to be honest, I wouldn’t have to do this if people just listened. But that’s why I asked this…so you would listen! The Wonderland offers many things. Including a path to your father if you want it-“

Owen: “I don’t know what the hell-“

Giovanni puts his hand on Owen’s mouth. Owen shoves him back. The person filming, steps forward, as if about to intervene, but stops.

Owen: “Don’t touch me!”

Giovanni holds his hands up.

Giovanni: “All I’ve asked is to open yourself to this opportunity. A truce…I know how important your father was to you. Wouldn’t you like true closure?”

Owen just looks away and the person filming again crouches behind the car, briefly obscuring a view of Owen. He then turns and takes a deep breath.

Owen: “This better not be bull[bleep]…”

Giovanni: “Come inside. My methods may be different…but they are sound. And not all are violent…”

Giovanni cackles a bit as Owen looks at him and then stops.

Owen: “You go in first.”

Giovanni: “Very well.”

Giovanni steps forward, opening the door to the building. He then pushes it open and steps inside as Owen steps in after. The person filming stands up and starts to head to the building before there’s a quick cut. We then cut to the inside of the building, and hear Owen Cruze yelling.

Owen: “What the hell did you do to me?”

Giovanni: “Nothing. Nothing at all. Just ensured you’d have your eyes open.”

The person taking the video manages to peer around a corner seeing Owen Cruze walking into frame, part of the room obstructed by the wall. There are some candles lit in the room, along with a small campfire to the side, built in the centre of the room on the concrete fllor. Giovanni Aries just sits cross-legged in the background to the side, looking at Owen. Owen then throws down a bottle of water to the floor as he turns and looks up before turning to Giovanni.

Owen: “You drag me here to this abandoned warehouse for what? To stand in this room and try to just freak me out-“

Owen stops and turns. Giovanni just smiles.

Giovanni: “You hear him too…told you…”

Owen: “No…no…no….”

Owen turns back.

Giovanni: “He is here…”

Owen then turns to Giovanni before turning back to the area the person recording can’t see, and then back to Giovanni. He looks incredulous as Giovanni slowly stands up.

Giovanni: “Talk to him…Unlike the Lizard Kingdom, I deliver on my claims in the Wonderland!”

Owen glances at Giovanni before walking forward. He’s lost in the view.

Owen: “Dad…You….you’re dead…”

Owen goes silent as Giovanni just watches.

Owen: “But why here…why…this is not linked to him. Just…”

Silence for a moment.

Owen: “I love you too. Mom’s going to think this is nuts…”

Owen steps back, the camera catching a smile, almost calm on his face.

Owen: “I wish you had been watching me these years…Fortunately, Kelcey’s there…Shaun has been a great help. We finally had a go in the ring-“

Owen stops and turns, almost confused by whatever he is witnessing or experiencing.

Owen: “What…you’re not….What are you saying?”

Giovanni: “You should listen to him…”

Owen: “No…he’s not misunderstood. I know you always saw the best in people…”

Owen steps back as Giovanni speaks.

Giovanni: “He’s right-“

Owen turns to Giovanni.

Owen: “Shut up!”

Owen turns back.

Owen: “Him? You think he’s right…attacking Olek, attacking Kelcey…”

Owen shakes his head.

Giovanni: “They’ve steered you wrong…”

Owen: “SHUT UP!”

Owen turns and winces, hearing something. He then turns to Giovanni before turning back to the vision he’s experiencing. Giovanni continues to look at him.

Giovanni: “Listen, Owen…he’s your father…”

Owen turns and swings and nails Giovanni with a hard right. He falls over and at this point, the person filming, goes to step forward, but shows Giovanni clearly motioning for him to stay hidden. Owen meanwhile turns back to what he’s seeing, which the person filming clearly shows is nothing, but Owen steps forward.

Owen: “I don’t get this…this is sounding like you…it’s you, but I know it’s not real. Why is this what I’m hearing from you? That this Lizard Kingdom bullshit is right?”

Owen looks. Giovanni starts to get up. Owen turns to him.

Owen: “What game did you play in my head-“

Owen turns and sees now the person filming.

Owen: “You…filming this…for-“

Owen heads over and the feed dies.

COMMERCIALS

Holly Adams vs. Clamidiya

We hear “Sharing is Caring” by the Tinker Toys in the background as Clamidiya stands in the ring.

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

Sammy Thomas Davies stands outside, with a stubbled beard as he leans on the ring, almost completely broken down. Clamidiya is wearing a full bodysuit, different from her skin-tight leather outfit.

Sharper: “Welcome back. This is going to be an interesting one.”

Knots: “We’ll hear about it for years!”

Sharper: “First, we should speak about what we just saw with Owen.”

Knots: “Clearly it was some trick. He did say he was going to destroy him right? He didn’t necessary mean physically.”

Sharper: “That’s right Jon and we just hope Owen is okay. That explains why he’s been so distant all night. Meanwhile, here, Clamidiya will face Holly Adams next here on Breakdown. Holly Adams making her return. Claiming Cookie Dreams is a pledge in the Blondetourage Boot Camp.”

Knots: “She says a lot of things.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, looks like Sammy and Clamidiya are less prepared than we’ve seen in the past.”

Clamidiya looks on.

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.

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

Holly starts her walk down to the ring, 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. She then turns to Clamidiya and shakes her head.

Sharper: “Holly Adams making her long-awaited return to SCW.”

Knots: “What to expect in this one?”

The bell sounds as Holly Adams walks out.

Holly: “You’re going down. I’m here to take you out for what you two did to my pledge and-“

Clamidiya then shoves Holly back. Holly turns back and shakes her head before turning and running over and forearming Clamidiya in the jaw. She nails her again and then grabs her by the hair and hits a hairpull snapmare. Clamidiya rolls over and starts to get up and Holly kicks her in the ribs. She then looks at her and goes to scoop slam her, but Holly pretends to struggle and lets go, holding her back.

Holly: “Jesus, woman! Lay off the chees-“

Clamidiya then nails Holly with a hard right. Holly stumbles back. She turns around and Clamidiya jumps up and hits a flying headscissors. Holly rolls over and to the ropes.

Sharper: “Holly immediately getting in trouble with her mouth!”

Knots: “And Clamidiya quickly putting her down.”

Holly then gets up and runs at Clamidiya but Clamidiya counters with clothesline attempt with a crucifix into a sunset flip pin.

Holly kicks out. She looks stunned as Clamidiya gets up and turns and Holly throws her down with a hair-pull mat slam. The crowd boos. Clamidiya starts to get up and Holly quickly hits a leg trip. Clamidiya lands hard on her ass before Holly runs into the ropes, runs over her back and then bounces off and completes the Beautiful Blonde Perfect! The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Holly having Clamidiya go this way and that.”

Knots: “Two feet to the face with the exclamation point.”

Holly follows up with the pin.

Clamidiya kicks out. Holly looks down and then gets up and stomps her in the face. She grabs Clamidiya who nails her in the ribs twice. Holly however knees her in the ribs and whips her into the ropes. Clamidiya bounces off and Holly nails her with the Beauty Killer. Holly then steps forward and extends her arm.

Holly: “Already killed it!”

Holly turns and Clamidiya rolls over and starts to get up. Holly turns back and grabs Clamidiya who suddenly lifts her up and drops her with a flapjack. Clamidiya turns and hits a splash to her lower back. The crowd ohs. Holly yells in pain.

Sharper: “Clamidiya fighting! Splash to the lower back!”

Knots: “Probably the last thing Holly wanted!”

Holly crawls over to the ropes as Clamidiya stomps her in the back and moves to the corner. She pulls herself up to the middle turnbuckle and then dives off going for a flipping leg drop, but Holly rolls out of the way. Clamidiya hits hard. Holly rolls over and fakes a tremor before smirking. Clamidiya starts to get up as Holly gets up and turns and runs at Clamidiya and hits her with the Blonde Ambition. The crowd boos. Holly turns back and leans back on Clamidiya, non-chalantly covering her.

The crowd boos. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Holly Adams!”

Holly gets up and turns to the official.

Holly: “Right over her bloated corpse!”

Holly stands over Clamidiya as the official raises her arm. Sammy gets up, struggling a bit as he gets up and runs at Holly. Holly turns and backs up and pulls down on the top rope as Sammy goes up and over to the floor. Holly just laughs. She mockingly waves goodbye to him before getting up. Holly stands in the middle of the ring and then bows. She laughs as her music plays.

Sharper: “Holly Adams is a piece of work.”

Knots: “She’s having fun out here. And she’s back and well…that may be not be good for anyone!”

Holly continues to laugh, enjoying her win as we cut away.

Backstage, Owen Cruze is seated where we last saw him. He can be seen just alone in his thoughts as Kelcey Wallace walks over to him.

Kelcey: “Owen…”

Owen doesn’t look at her.

Kelcey: “We saw the video…”

Owen: “So everyone knows…I was fooled by…”

Owen shakes his head.

Kelcey: “No, you were manipulated. Think of the last year…everything you’ve gone through…Orlando is the one link in it all. And I can only speak from my personal experience, but if my father was here, I know somehow all would be better for me. Just like I’m sure with you and Orlando.”

Owen: “For a moment I thought it was actually him…I bought into it. I thought it was a game. I wanted that motivation. If my hunch was right…but then…I wanted it to be true…and when he starts saying what Giovanni…it sounded just like him.”

Kelcey: “I know…”

Owen just continues to look out.

Kelcey: “I don’t know what to say except…Giovanni said he would destroy you. And all we now know is that he’ll do anything he can to do it.”

Owen again doesn’t respond.

Kelcey: “We’ll all leave together. Tonight, leave with us…take all the time you need.”

Kelcey turns and walks off as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

David Helms, Jordan Majors & Josh Hudson vs. Sienna Swann, Bree Lancaster & Chris Cannon

The arena goes dark, when suddenly the rift of “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace begins to play, a lone spotlight centers in the entrance way where Sienna Swann has both fists on the ground while balanced on one knee. Slowly standing up, wearing all vinyl wrestling gear, black pointed eyeliner and red lips. Her long blonde hair slicked back in a high ponytail, wearing a pair of black wings that she spreads out with her arms. She now wears shin guards up to her knee pads, black vinyl gauntlets on her wrists and a long sleeve cut off top with her traditional short tights, Xiomara walks out behind her wearing a tight body suit. Sienna with her eyes closed looks up at the rafters before opening them and making her way to the ring with a glare from her icy blue eyes.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is a six person tag team match. First, making her way to the ring, from Johannesburg, South Africa, accompanied by her manager, Xiomara Diaz, she is the “Avenging Angel” Sienna Swann!”

Xiomara and Sienna continue to walk toward the ring as “Fallen Angel” continues to play. Xiomara hops to the ring, waits for Sienna to get on the apron before climbing to the second rope, spreading out her black wins as the crowd roars in boos and covers the arena in camera flashes while Xiomara looks on. Sienna hops over landing on her feet in the ring, Xiomara steps in and stands by her as Sienna poses, holding her arms up and wings spread, lowering her head for a moment before looking up with a scowl on her face. Xiomara helps take off her wings before she finally goes to the outside as Sienna stares at the crowd, the referee and anyone within her sights.

Sharper: “One of the biggest main events in Breakdown history here. A lot of talent.”

Knots: “And if its decided by Sienna Swann, she’s the most important!”

Sharper: “I’m sure there are a lot of people she’d love to take out in this one. First of all, Jordan Majors!”

The big screen above the entrance springs into life as the lights darken, the only image we see is that of a glistening perfect world logo. We then hear a woman’s voice that sounds a lot like Sienna Swann over the P. A System next as she addresses the arena.

“Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing...”

.CHRIS CANNON.

The opening guitar to Prometheus by Audio Machine hit’s over the P.A system next with an explosion of sound. There’s a sudden pause and then a spotlight shines down onto the stage where we see Chris Cannon, he stands proudly on the stage with an aura of confidence about him.

Phillips: “Her partner, hailing from London, England by way of Hermosa Beach, California, he is Chris Cannon!”

The crowd boos the British superstar as he begins to walk down towards the ring with a confident stride in his step. Cannon stops and turns to look at one fan that is extending a hand which he would slap normally but doesn't as he continues down to the ring. Once at the bottom of the ramp Cannon then slides into the ring and then climbs the nearest turnbuckle and then raises his arm above his head holding a fist as the crowd continues to boo him. He then drops down and stretches his neck.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon, undoubtedly happy to be in the main event. But now with the situation with Christy. The US Championship opportunity.”

Knots: “Is any of it enough to keep him in SCW and if not, do you really want to?”

Sharper: “He’s on a verbal agreement until Rise to Greatness. Then we’ll see what is next for him.”

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, her arms spread wide, the SCW World Championship belt around her waist. 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.

Phillips: “And finally, their partner, making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside, the SCW World Champion, Bree Lancaster!"

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp, Bree holding her arms out all the way to the ring. She stops at the steps and Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. He goes to the apron as Bree walks to the center of the ring, turning as she does. She then walks a circle in the ring showing off, before going to the corner. She hands the belt off as her music fades.

Sharper: “And finally the World Champion. This team of pure ego and entitlement. In eleven days, they’ll each have to come face to face with some of that. Tonight is a taste though!”

Knots: “Already saw some of it earlier with Bree!”

“H" begins to filter through the sound system and out from the back steps none other than Josh Hudson, wearing a zip up jacket. He stops atop the entrance ramp, and looks out into the crowd and shakes his head, before heading down to the ring.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from New York City, New York, he is Josh Hudson!”

He embraces the positive reaction with outstretched arms as he makes his way down the ramp, his body turned sideways as he faces the crowd. He continues to slowly make his way to the ring, a look of determination on his face as he slides underneath the ropes. He climbs to the top rope and stares out into the crowd, slowly lifting a fist in the air. He then drops down, before turning and sitting against the turnbuckle, waiting for the match to begin. Sienna starts to head across, but Chris stop her. Josh just eyes her.

Sharper: “The former ally. The former mentor. Ever since Josh Hudson challenged Sienna Swann years ago, he’s been on the outs with her.”

Knots: “And Sienna already ready to go. Chris stopping her. That may be the greatest reason to keep Chris around. He can keep her under control. She’s just lost it as of late!”

Sharper: “Attempting to injure Jordan Majors. Acting better than everyone…”

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

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

Jordan runs out on the stage and jumps, landing right when the beat hits and looks out at the crowd with a big smile on her face. She continues to smirk as she starts to skip down the ramp ignoring anything the fans around her say.

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

She sprints toward the ring apron and slides under the bottom rope to the middle of the ring, going on her elbows and kicking her feet behind her as she laughs. Jordan jumps to her feet and runs to the ropes and jumps on to the middle rope and leans across the top as she sticks her tongue out. She tosses her head back and forth a few times before hopping off the rope and sauntering around the ring. Sienna paces some more.

Sharper: “Again, Sienna ready to go. Jordan was too. Jordan wants Sienna. I doubt we’re waiting long to see the two of them clash tonight.”

Knots: “They’ve been taking any and all chances. Sienna was the reason Jordan lost to Syren last week. It’s getting more and more personal by the week!”

The arena's lights cut and the room falls into complete darkness as a buzz spreads through the crowd, the screens suddenly lighting up with one single solitary word...

"BANG!"

As the crowd react, the entire stage lights up with a brilliant white light and the opening riff of an SCW remixed version of "All I Want" by A Day To Remember hits the pa system. The crowd erupt into cheers again as they spot the silhouette of David Helms standing there, his arms held aloft and his hands throwing the Self High Five, all framed by the brilliant white light behind him.

“ALL I WANT IS A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN
TO MEND THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO FEELS ALONE
WOAH; YOU KNOW TO KEEP YOUR HOPES UP HIGH
BUT YOU HEAD DOWN LOW!”

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as the curtains part and Lucas Knight walks out onto the stage to join Helms there. Helms grins at the fans, soaking up the cheers before suddenly bolting towards the ring, leaving Lucas to head down after him.

Phillips: "And finally, making his way to the ring from Red Bank New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills, accompanied by fellow Handsome Devils Club member Lucas Knight, the 2020 Taking Hold of the Flame winner, he is David Helms!”

Reaching the ring, Helms jumps up and slides under the bottom rope feet first before jumping straight back to his feet and climbing straight to the middle rope of the nearest ring post. He throws his hands up into the Self High Five to another cheer before hopping down and walking towards the closest camera on the outside. He throws his hands into the Self High Five to the camera so that his face is framed by the gap in the middle of his hands. Grinning, he mouths the word "Bang!" into the camera before turning and settling back into the corner to another cheer from the fans as Lucas stands on the outside, talking to him through the ropes as Helms waits for the start of the match. David looks across at Bree as Bree steps up, holding her World Championship, having regained it from Scott, up. David smirks. Bree then backs up and hands off the title again.

Sharper: “That’s what it will be about in eleven days. Helms and Lancaster. But tonight, a win can lead to confidence. A loss to doubt!”

Knots: “Not just that, but you know, you definitely know that Swann, Lancaster, Cannon, they’ll take a shot if they can. They already have with Majors!”

Sharper: “And with all of the personal nature locked in in this…it’s going to come out here.”

The bell sounds as Jordan proudly steps up to start the match. Sienna steps up for her team. The crowd roars. Sienna and Jordan then lunge at one another and Jordan goes for a running clothesline. Sienna ducks. Jordan stops and turns and Sienna lunges for the Kiss of an Angel, but Jordan blocks it and forces her knee down before forearming her in the jaw and then again before running her into the neutral corner. Sienna turns and Jordan kicks her in the ribs a couple of times. Chris walks along the apron and Jordan turns and forearms him. The crowd roars. Jordan turns around and Sienna grabs her and spins her back into the corner. Sienna then hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then another and another as Jordan covers up.

Sienna steps back and walks around the ring before walking over and grabbing Jordan and whipping her across the ring.

Sharper: “Sienna and Jordan going at it. Across the ring goes Majors!”

Knots: “And Sienna right after!”

Sharper: “And folks, we know we’re running long. We’ll be with you until the end. We’re keeping in touch with our television carriers for this one!”

Sienna runs after Jordan and Jordan gets a boot up. Sienna staggers back. Jordan runs out with a diving clothesline. Sienna hits the mat. Jordan dives onto her and nails her with a series of hard right hands. Sienna manages to roll over and get to the ropes. Jordan gets up and runs after her and Sienna hits a back kick and then spins out with the Off the Rack. The crowd ohs. Jordan hits the mat. Sienna goes for the pin.

Jordan kicks out. Sienna turns and tags in Chris. Chris enters and Jordan starts to get up and Chris stomps her in the lower back and then again before grabbing her and pulling her up. He whips her into the corner. Chris runs after and shoulders her in the ribs.

Sharper: “Cannon in and now a hard shoulder to the ribs.”

Knots: “Right to the ribs. Force all of the air out and some!”

Chris then backs up and hits a back elbow and then steps out and pulls her out into a scoop up and hits a sidewalk slam. He goes for the pin.

Jordan kicks out again. She rolls over and starts to stir. Chris grabs her and pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. He goes for a vertical suplex, but as he hoists Jordan up, she knees him in the face. She then gets free and kicks Chris in the ribs and then hits a jumping enziguri kick to the head. Chris staggers to the ropes. Jordan rolls over and turns and tags in Josh Hudson. The crowd cheers. Josh enters and Chris gets up and lunges, going for a clothesline, but Hudson ducks and spins around and hits a German suplex. Chris rolls over in pain. Hudson gets up and Chris starts to get up and Hudson grabs him and drops down low before throwing him overhead with a release belly to belly suplex. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Hudson comes in, throwing Chris Cannon all around! Suplexes over and out!”

Knots: “Bree and Sienna are just stewing. They want in! They want in now!”

Cannon rolls over and gets up and Hudson grabs him and goes for a crossface chickenwing. Chris blocks it as the crowd roars and Cannon elbows him in the ribs once and then again before elbowing him a third time. He runs into the ropes. Hudson goes for a clothesline, but Cannon ducks under and then grabs him from behind and hoists him up and hits a full nelson suplex. Cannon gets up and falls into his corner as Bree tags herself in. The crowd boos loudly as she runs over and stomps Hudson over and over, sending him to roll to the corner. Hudson covers up as Bree stomps away with a couple more shots.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster in. Fresh blood in the match. Hudson didn’t see it coming.”

Knots: “And she’s just going right after him. Like he owes her money or his soul!”

Sharper: “And she’s got plenty to be angry about after earlier, especially in her mind!”

Bree gets back as the official calls for the break. Hudson starts to pull himself up and Bree runs over and hits a running dropkick to the corner. Hudson staggers out and falls to the mat. Bree goes over and covers him.

Hudson kicks out. Bree gets up and Hudson rolls over. He gets up and Bree forearms him in the jaw and then again before kicking him in the ribs. She runs into the ropes and Hudson suddenly steps up and catches her. The crowd roars. Bree blocks it and counters with a knee to the ribs. She then hits a jawbreaker. Hudson staggers back. He reaches out for the pin. Bree runs over and grabs him and pulls him away before hitting a DDT. She goes for another pin.

Helms breaks it up. The crowd roars. Bree looks up, annoyed. Helms backs out. Hudson rolls over and Bree walks over and grabs him, pulling him up and kneeing him in the ribs. She runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running knee lift. Hudson falls over. He reaches out for the tag again, but Bree turns and walks over and grabs him by the leg and pulls him back.

Sharper: “Bree is just hellbent on making a statement here.”

Knots: “I know she’s the champion, but she’s right now handling Josh Hudson! A hall of famer!”

Sharper: “And David Helms is one too.”

Hudson reaches up and pulls her over with an inside cradle.

Lancaster kicks out. Both get up and Bree hits the BOGO. Hudson falls back down. He rolls over. Bree then grabs him and looks at Helms before going for a Russian leg sweep, but Hudson blocks it and then spins around and grabs her and hits a belly to belly suplex. Bree rolls over. Hudson starts to get up. Bree turns and runs at Hudson, but Hudson catches her with a clothesline. The crowd cheers and Hudson dives and tags in David Helms. The crowd erupts with cheers as Helms enters. Helms runs over and clotheslines Bree down as she gets up. Chris goes to enter, but Helms kicks him in the side. He falls over and then knocks over Sienna for good measure.

Sharper: “Helms in! And this building is shaking!”

Knots: “Washington is alive for the Last Shadow of Hope!”

Helms turns as Bree gets back up and runs past her as she looks around and turns and Helms then dives back with a Wake Up Call, the second one of the night. The crowd roars. Bree drops. Helms turns and goes for the pin.

Chris Cannon enters and breaks it up. Helms rolls over. He starts to get up and turns and Chris kicks him in the ribs. He hits a vertical suplex. He then swivels his hips and starts to get up and Majors runs over and clubs him in the back. The crowd roars. Chris turns and elbows her in the face. Majors staggers back, bounces off the ropes and Chris turns and hoists her up onto his shoulders. Major kicks her legs and slides down. Chris turns around and Jordan hits a shoot kick to the head, knocking him down.

Sharper: “Majors with a hell of a kick to the head of Chris Cannon!”

Knots: “Look out! Sienna!”

Sienna enters and runs over and nails Jordan with a clothesline. She turns around and stomps her in the chest over and over before Hudson gets in and runs over and spins Sienna around. Sienna looks at Hudson and she then nails him with a forearm and then another and another. She goes for a spinning back fist, but Hudson ducks. He then catches her from behind and shoves her forward and right into Jordan Majors who jumps up and hits the Cash Out! The crowd roars in cheers.

Sharper: “Cash Out on Sienna! She hit the Cash Out on Sienna Swann!”

Knots: “Josh Hudson shoved right into it!”

The crowd continues to cheer before Chris Cannon runs over and nails Jordan from the side. Jordan falls over as she gets up and Cannon stomps at him and kicks her to the floor. The crowd boos loudly. Hudson runs at Chris and Chris lifts him up and back drops him up and over. Helms then runs over and clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor. The crowd roars and Helms turns around and walks right into the Classifier from Bree Lancaster! The crowd erupts in boos. Lancaster turns and goes for the pin.

The bell sounds. Lancaster rolls off and sits up next to David, a smile on her face.

Sharper: “Damn it! Bree Lancaster stayed down and knew she’d have a moment. She waited for it and made sure to hit it. And if there was any more reason for doubt, Lancaster has just pinned the man who challenges her for the World Title in eleven days!”

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Sienna Swann, Chris Cannon and Bree Lancaster!”

The crowd boos loudly. Bree gets up to her feet. Scott Burnside enters the ring and Bree takes her World Championship. She then stands over him, holding the World Title up.

Sharper: “And look at this. Standing over David Helms with the World Title!”

Knots: “Of course. Getting the last laugh after everything!”

Sharper: “Will that happen in eleven days at Rise to Greatness? Will Bree Lancaster stand tall with the World Title on the line?!”

The scene fades to black…