Breakdown - July 15, 2021

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

I'm thinking about the old me

'Cause I've been feeling empty

I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Minerva with Konrad Raab standing tall in the ring. Following this is Cid Turner punching CHBK in the concourse. 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 Clarity on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Asher Hayes and Cid Turner coming out of their A/C unit.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Asher Hayes holding the SCW World Championship with Cid Turner and Holly Adams stepping behind him 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 Gavin Taylor 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 Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “In the midst of Mid-South, SCW makes its final stop before Rise to Greatness weekend!”

The cameras pan the crowd a bit longer, showing some more fans before cutting to the ringside area where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside. I’d tell you to stay with us. A lot of action to come tonight, but we have a situation already.”

Knots: “Who let Nicole out?!”

The scene cuts to ringside as the crowd cheers seeing Nicole Kinneck reaching under the ring, grabbing a chair and throwing it up and into the ring. She crawls along the floor and then grabs a plastic bin with bottles of water and lifts it up and throws it up, causing half to dump over her and the other half to fall into the ring. Nicole laughs as she skips around and we cut to a wide shot of the ring to show plunder all over, including a kendo stick, a trash can, and even a toolbox. She reaches under and grabs a table. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Whatever Nicole Kinneck is doing here. She’s finding everything under the ring and apparently getting it in the ring!”

Knots: “Again! Who let her out!”

Nicole lifts up the table before stopping and stepping on and twisting the top off. She then spins around and throws the half in her hand into the ring. She then grabs the other half and uses the leg, causing it to fall off. She throws the leg into the ring before then kicking the steel steps and stopping. She then runs over to the timekeeper and grabs the ringbell, pulling it away from him before turning and throwing it into the ring. She rolls in and then continues to roll right to the middle of the ring. She moves to her knees and throws her arms up and looks around. She then stops, before frowning a bit and turning and dropping down to the mat, rolling from the middle of the ring right to the floor.

Sharper: “Nicole clearly as Ducky right now. Almost playing here.”

Knots: “You mean to tell me it’s not normal to roll several feet as a dominant means of travel?”

Sharper: “And this woman will face Jordan Majors in an underground rules match at Rise to Greatness!”

Nicole goes over to Phillips again and politely extends her hand, before giving him a smile. The crowd cheers a bit as Phillips hands her the microphone. Nicole smiles and grabs Phillips, hugging him, before she turns to the ring and rolls back in, again, rolling right to the middle of the ring. The crowd cheers her as she does this and she stops in the middle of the ring before throwing her arms back again. She then crawls, on her knees, over to the chair. She grabs it.

Nicole: “I get to play! Play with Jordan! And she wants to play with me! She wants to come and get to know me! She said I made her feel alive!”

Nicole puts the chair down and smiles to the camera before waving wildly.

Nicole: “Well thank you! It’s nice to meet new people. To meet new people to boop. But you then had to hurt me. Why?! I just was helping you up. Selena kicked you and you went down. That’s just sad. But then you….”

Nicole stops and looks down before looking at the broken table. Nicole calmly stands up and walks over to the table. She grabs it and lifts it up, running her finger on some of the splinters. She then looks up.

Nicole: “And you DROPPED me on my head on a chair. Because you fell for Duckcrap’s stupidity. Just because you’re too stupid to stand in this ring and not understand what you’ve gotten into doesn’t mean you can attack…but then again…you seem to like making mistakes. That’s your whole career! YOUR WHOLE CAREER of PISSING the WRONG! PEOPLE! OFF!”

Nicole then looks at the table before dropping down to the mat and sitting cross-legged. She just tells out a bit of a maniacal laugh.

Nicole: “Woo-ha-ha-hEH-HA!”

Nicole touches the table and then brings it up and goes to lick it.

Nicole: “Maybe it’s time for something you’ve never see come out. WOOO-hAHAHAHAHEHEHE!”

Nicole throws the table down.

Nicole: “You think you can handle me. You went after that neutered prick Konrad…I’m NOTHING like Konrad. I’ll just show you how much you’re wrong…”

Nicole turns and looks around at the ring, her demeanour changing. Nicole then gets up and looks around.

Nicole: “You may be picking your POISON, JORDAN! DO YOU HEAR ME?! You’re the one who wanted a fight. You’re the one who felt alive when I came to the ring at wanted just the same. Well, now we’re BOTH getting another one and you get to decide what comes your way. And if I have any choice…I’ll be the defender one more time and I will take your head and I will drive it through every piece, every weapon in this ring, until it breaks you! YOU HEAR ME?!”

Nicole looks around.

Nicole: “THIS is a playground I know well. You wanted a fight…IT’S HERE!”

The lights go down and then red lights blink on the stage as “Warrior” by Stitched Up Heart begins to play.

Warrior… Warrior…
I’m… I’m a…
Warrior… Warrior…
I’m… I’m a Warrior!

A spotlight shines on the center of the stage. Jordan Majors steps out from the back, microphone in her hand. Nicole turns and smiles as she turns to the entrance way. She storms over to the ropes and leans on them.

Nicole: “Not going to wait! I like that!”

Jordan looks down at the ring and then brings the microphone to her mouth.

Jordan: “You look like you’re ready to fight tonight!”

The crowd cheers. Nicole just smiles, backing up.

Nicole: “Damn right I am. So get your little [bleep] ass in here and let’s see who wins this round!”

The crowd roars.

Jordan: “You’d love that! You’d love that. They’d love that.”

Jordan points to the crowd.

Jordan: “Hell, even I’d love that. I’d love to come down to that ring, and take the wrench in that tool box and hit you upside the head and watch you bleed like everyone else would and to slay this myth you have around you. But I’ve spent the last week, over and over, thinking about what I’m being told, by virtually everyone. Be careful. You don’t understand Nicole. You don’t get Nicole. You don’t know what you’re getting into. You’re going to make a big mistake!”

Jordan stops.

Jordan: “And you hit it on the head…I make mistakes. I make a lot of them. And a few weeks ago, I said that finally I see a fight that’s mine. People may not have realized this, but last week, I faced someone I dreamed of facing as a child…Selena Frost. Sure…I saw you here when you weren’t at your peak though Nicole. And I’ve heard the stories and watched the matches back. I’ve been doing that all last week.”

Jordan just looks at the ring as Nicole starts to pace as Pro has clearly taken over.

Jordan: “Give me your best shot at Rise to Greatness. Just like I grabbed you by my head and gave you mine last week. Just like you did the week before. Just like we did at Taking Hold of the Flame. I am not standing down from you ONE bit…and at Rise to Greatness…we’ll see who’s best shot reigns supreme when we’re standing face to face, no holds barred, falls count anywhere!”

Jordan pauses.

Nicole: “That’s Rise to Greatness-“

Jordan: “And that’s when we’ll face. Sorry, Oklahoma. You won’t see the fireworks tonight.”

The crowd boos.

Jordan: “And Nicole….get pissed off about it. I don’t want to hear any excuses when I drop you once again at Rise to Greatness!”

Jordan steps back as Nicole yells at Jordan.

Nicole: “Get back here! Get in this ring! FIGHT ME! COWARD! FIGHT ME!”

Jordan turns and just calmly steps to the back.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors showing uncanny discipline!”

Knots: “A year ago, she’d be going down there. She’s not backing away. She’s taunting Nicole. She’s ensuring Nicole will be pissed!”

Sharper: “And she’s not happy right now!”

Nicole yells.

Nicole: “COME TO THIS RING, BITCH!”

Majors stops and then smirks a bit before continuing to the back. Nicole turns and grabs the steel chair she had earlier and lifts it up and throws it at the rampway. She lets out a yell as Jordan heads to the back. The camera focuses back on Nicole as she paces around the ring before grabbing the table and throwing it to the floor too. The scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Rudy Powell, Ricky James’s counsel walking through the backstage area. He dabs his forehead with a damp handkerchief as he walks forward and waddles over to Jaina Lancaster.

Rudy: “You…you’re one of them interviewers.”

Jaina: “Uh…yeah…but-“

Rudy: “Then make sure this is on the cameras or whatever. This is none of that fake news or other crap they peddle here. This is a true scoop-“

Jaina: “Mr. Powell, no one is interested. We’ve heard it one too many times. Ricky James can return whenever and then there’s a story.”

Rudy: “But he’s going to return at Rise to Greatness. I guarantee it. It’s indisputable! It’s going to happen. I never lie! Do I? I can’t! I’m a lawyer! Not allowed to lie and don’t you start trying to stop me giving me air time. You’re lying by saying that he’s not going to be there. He will. Just like he was in Mexico, just like he was at Taking Hold of the Flame. He will be at Rise to Greatness! You can bet your ass he will be or this is not the greatest country in the world! And the terrorists win!”

Rudy Powell pokes Jaina in the chest before turning and waddling off, back to dabbing his forehead with the handkerchief as the scene cuts away.

Derek Adonis vs. Purity Pixie

Fairy dust can be seen on the SCW big screen. It keeps fluttering until the sound of ocean waves crashing can be heard, which leads into the opening of “How Far I'll Go” by Auli'i Cravalho.

The music plays for a few moments and as soon as Auli'i's voice is heard a beautiful lady dressed in all silver, including a shimmering silver mask and fairy wings, steps out from the backstage area. She waves the wand that she holds in her hand and is very politely smiling out at the crowd. She walks a little and stops at the end of the stage, pulling out a small container. She opens it up and pours what looks like pixie dust into her left hand. She blows some of it towards the left side crowd and then repeats the action on the right side, before blowing a kiss towards each side as well. As her music plays she makes her way down the aisle.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen mniute time limit. First, on her way to the ring from the Land of the Pixies, this is Purity Pixie!”

The crowd looks on as Purity Pixie rolls into the ring. She gets up and go to the middle of the ring where she extends her arms.

Sharper: “Purity Pixie arrived at Taking Hold of the Flame. She issued a challenge of sorts to Katie Steward.”

Knots: “She better be watching later. That’s what TJ Johnson wanted!”

Sharper: “I’m sure she will be. She now makes her debut here on Breakdown.”

The lights to the arena go out as the choral sounds of "Personal Jesus" by Vocal Skyline begins to play. As the song begins, Derek Adonis steps out atop the ramp, clad in a white robe with a black sash over his neck. He stops atop the ramp for a brief prayer before walking to the ring. He attempts to shake the hands of his congregation along the way, though only those willing to present.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from the City of Sin, he is Derek Adonis!”

Once he gets to the ring, he climbs up the stairs and passes through the middle and top ropes. Stepping into the ring, Derek moves to the middle of the ring where he Tebows - another moment in inspirational prayer.

Sharper: “A interesting clash of styles to say the least here.”

Knots: “And two interesting characters. Just going to be weird watching this one!”

The bell sounds as Purity Pixie steps out and circles the ring with Adonis. Adonis looks at her and then points to her.

Adonis: “I had nothing to do with that! I am on the path of the lawrd! Not the Powerpuffs!”

Adonis then lunges and swings, but Purity ducks under. Adonis stops and turns and Purity hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then dodges another right hand by Adonis. Purity jumps to the middle rope and dives back, grabbing Adonis’s arm and twisting through into an arm drag. The crowd cheers a bit. Adonis rolls through and gets up. He steps up only to meet a dropkick to the jaw. Adonis hits the mat. Purity goes for the pin.

Adonis kicks out. Purity rolls off as Adonis turns and rolls to the corner, getting back up.

Sharper: “Big dropkick and Purity Pixie can go. We can’t doubt that!”

Knots: “Yeah. May be a bit odd in her presentation, but if she wins, she wins. That’s what matters!”

Adonis starts to get up and Purity runs past him. She bounces off and hits a rolling capo kick. Adonis hits the mat. Purity gets up and hits a big double leg drop to his chest. She rolls back and then goes for the pin.

Adonis kicks out. Purity pushes off him and gets up. Adonis rolls over and Purity grabs him and pulls him up, but Adonis shoves her into the ropes. Purity bounces off and Adonis steps up and nails her in the ribs with a hard right. Purity elbows him in the jaw and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Adonis catches her in the rebound with a bearhug before swinging her legs around and hitting a bearhug slam. The crowd ohs. Adonis turns and hooks the leg.

Purity kicks out. Adonis rolls through. He gets up and Purity slowly gets up and turns and Adonis kicks her in the ribs before whipping her into the corner. Adonis runs after and hits the Sin of KABLAM! The crowd ohs again and Purity staggers out and drops to the mat.

Sharper: “And Adonis using his weight. Moving surprisingly well for a man of his size.”

Knots: “Or maybe with urgency!”

Adonis turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off, wheezing briefly before hitting an elbow drop. He goes for the pin.

Purity kicks out. Adonis looks up and then gets up and grabs her. He pulls her up and runs her face first into the nearby corner. Purity turns and Adonis nails her with a hard right and then another before whipping her across the ring. Adonis runs after, but Purity jumps up and goes to float over, but instead catches Adonis in a headscissors. She flips forward and Adonis goes face first into the middle turnbuckle. Purity turns and rolls him up with a school boy.

Adonis kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Adonis sent into the corner. Purity Pixie thinking quick!”

Knots: “Yeah, but Adonis managed to kick out. Maybe he’s got some piss and vinegar in him today!”

Adonis rolls over and Purity grabs him and pulls him up, but Adonis deadweights her. Purity then stomps him in the shoulder before running across the ring. She bounces off and hits a running flipping senton. She rolls through and then turns and goes for another pin.

Adonis kicks out. Adonis rolls over and Purity gets up. She turns and jumps up for a hurricanrana, but Adonis counters with a powerbomb. The crowd ohs. Adonis drops down and goes for the pin.

Purity gets her shoulder up. Adonis rolls off. He then looks around, breathing heavily before getting up. Purity stirs and Adonis grabs her and pulls her up, lifting her up and hitting a back suplex. Adonis turns and looks around. She rolls over and Adonis grabs her and pulls her up before placing her head between his legs. He hoists her up again for a powerbomb, but this time, Purity Pixie counters with a frankensteiner, again sending Adonis face first into the corner. Adonis falls back. Purity scrambles up and climbs up to the top rope before turning and hitting the From Never-Never Land. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Purity Pixie thinking fast herself. Off the top rope and all of her weight down on Adonis. Somersault plancha!”

Knots: “And that’s going to make it even harder for him to catch his breath! If it even matters! Go for the pin!”

Purity rolls over as Adonis holds his stomach. He slowly gets up and Purity walks over to him and steps over his head before driving him into the mat with the Plan for Purity. Purity turns and hooks the leg.

The bell sounds and Purity Pixie rolls off.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Purity Pixie!”

She gets up and has her arm raised.

Sharper: “Emphatic victory here on Breakdown and a message to Katie Steward, who’s next at Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “Well she took it to Adonis. Katie may be a lot more angry though and that may change the tenor to say the least!”

Purity Pixie glances back at Adonis as she then turns and goes to the corner and climbs up to the middle rope and poses for the crowd before we cut to a panning shot.

Sharper: “At Rise to Greatness, the SCW United States Championship will be on the line in a four way elimination match. You have to outlast your opponents. And earlier today, SCW cameras caught up with each of the combatants and we’ll hear from them all tonight. First up, Glory Braddock!”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. The scene opens up backstage to one of the locker rooms where Glory Braddock is seated on the bench in the room. She looks up.

Glory: “I’ve accomplished a lot in my career. It’s something all of the greats have inside of them. A drive to keep going, to keep earning, to keep winning. I’m not different. Some may say that it’s odd that I’m looking at a new challenge after only holding the World Championship for the duration of a match in a gauntlet, but I’ve not taken my eyes off that prize. Not at all. Just I know after holding that title that it may be the hardest title to win and I know I need to be at my best.”

Glory pauses.

Glory: “I turned my attention to the US Championship not because it’s a step down but because of what it represents. Wrestlers who earn that title, who win it, face the hungriest, from those who wish to prove themselves, to those who are like me and thinking about the big picture, to those who just want gold. And just look at my three opponents. Two former World Champions. One who wishes they were in SCW. And they’re all hungry for their own reasons. I know I can beat Gavin. I know I can meet the challenge of Xander Valentine and Christy Matthews. Years ago, I’d proclaim here I am the best in the world. Today, I just seek to prove it every time I walk into that ring. And at Rise to Greatness, I aim to outlast them all and add another title to my legacy, the SCW United States Championship!”

The scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up inside of a palatial estate. There are men with tuxedos holding trays with champagne flutes and hors d'oeuvres. The camera pans before we cut to see Ravyn Taylor walking out of the party and down a flight of stairs, wearing an elegant dress. She gets to the bottom, reaching down and pulling up on her dress. As she passes by a wall, unseen by the camera, she steps out, now wearing tight black pants and a tank top. She then smiles as she walks into one room, closing the door behind her and pressing a code, seeming locking it. She then walks forward and smiles. In front of her is a giant wall, lined with weapons, handcuffs, liquids and more, with “Board of Evil” placed above it. Ravyn turns to the camera.

Ravyn: “What? You thought I’d have something less evil genius-y?”

Ravyn turns back.

Ravyn: “Now what to do…what to do…”

“Bad, Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne plays in the background as the scene goes opague.

“SCW…we’re really trying to get our message across…”

Diamond Steele vs. Cassidy Carter

Diamond and the Gem Stones begins to blare all across the sound system and as it does we are able to see the likes of the Gem Stones playing on a tron. Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire are all playing various instruments as we are able to see Diamond Steele along with her husband Teddy Steele emerging from the curtain. She has a microphone in her hands sings as loudly as she can to the sound of roaring cheers. Kate smirks as she just sings loudly which results in even more cheers.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen-minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, accompanied by Teddy Steele, from London, England, she is Diamond Steele!”

Diamond finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about before she points at the crowd who cheers louder than before. She waves at them off as she throws the microphone to the side. She smirks as she opens up a pocket mirror and takes a moment to admire how beautiful her hair is as she waits for the match to begin. Teddy begins to clap excitedly for his wife as he tries to get the crowd involved.

Sharper: “Diamond Steele hoping to get out of the gates here. Looking to get back on the winning side of things.”

Knots: “Is winning what you’re going to be worried about with her opponent?”

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter last week lost it. So I don’t know what to expect this week.”

The lights in the arena go dark for a moment, and the crowd hushes in anticipation. After a few moments, the baseline to "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish begins thumping through the speakers. The arena fills with a mixture of boos and cheers. As Billie's voice begins singing, low red lights begin flashing in time with the rhythm.

White shirt now red, my bloody nose

Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes

Creeping around like no one knows

Think you're so criminal

Cassidy's face appears on the big screen, blood streaming down her nose as she flashes a sadistic smile before her face disappears and her name flashes across the screen in blood red letters. The red lights keep flashing.

Bruises, on both my knees for you

Don't say thank you or please

I do what I want when I'm wanting to

My soul? So cynical

White strobes begin flashing as Cassidy appears in the entryway. The crowd is louder now, mostly booing Cassidy, but there are a few audible cheers mixed in. Cassidy is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and "Bad Guy" sprayed on the back in red spray paint, and a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses. She pauses, taking a deep breath before she begins walking down the ramp, ignoring the fans.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the Duchess of Debauchery, Cassidy Carter!”

She looks straight forward as she comes to the end of the ramp and climbs up the stairs. she moves right to the ropes, ducking under the top rope as she enters the ring and walks straight to the corner. She leans against the ropes and waits.

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter meanwhile coming to the ring and she’s alone.”

Knots: “I thought Lexy Chapel was representing her!”

Sharper: “Maybe a unique deal. We didn’t see her last week.”

Knots: “Maybe she’s worried Cassidy may snap on her!”

The bell sounds. Cassidy looks at Diamond Steele before Diamond steps up. Cassidy watches her and the two lock up. Diamond turns into an arm wrench. She wrenches the arm again. Cassidy winces and looks up, almost annoyed as she somersaults forward and then nips up and wrenches Diamond’s arm and then turns and nails her with a hard right. She nails her with another one and Diamond falls to the ropes. Cassidy grabs her and whips her across the ring and bounces off and Cassidy hits a violently running clothesline. Diamond hits the mat and rolls over as Cassidy walks around the ring. Diamond starts to get up and Cassidy runs over and stomps her over and over again.

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter may just be this aggressive. She’s stomping away on Diamond Steele!”

Knots: “Probably owes her money!”

The referee calls for the break.

Cassidy storms over to the official. Michael Constantine backs up and right to the corner. Cassidy smirks and turns around and heads over to Diamond who gets up and Diamond chops her. The crowd woos. She chops Cassidy again. More woos. She then kicks her in the ribs and then turns and hits a Russian leg sweep. She rolls through for the pin.

Cassidy kicks out. Diamond gets up as Cassidy rolls over. Diamond grabs her and elbows her in the back of the head. She then turns and whips her into the corner. Diamond runs after and Cassidy gets an elbow up. Cassidy runs out and clotheslines Diamond down again.

Sharper: “Another hard clothesline. And Cassidy coming out like a battering ram!”

Knots: “But she’s going to open herself up. Diamond’s already taken advantage a couple of times!”

Diamond rolls over and Cassidy turns and runs over at her and nails her with a series of hard right hands to the jaw and then back of the head as Diamond bends over. Diamond falls to the corner and Cassidy hammers away with repeated blows.

Cassidy steps out and yells at the official. She snaps at him once more before running out at Diamond and Diamond hits a straight kick as Cassidy jumps up, catching her right in the stomach. Cassidy ends up on her foot for a moment before flying back and rolling over, holding her ribs.

Sharper: “Hard kick! Cassidy ran into it!”

Knots: “She almost impaled herself on Diamond Steele’s boot!”

Cassidy slowly gets up and Diamond walks over to her and hooks her up and hits a snap suplex. Cassidy rolls over, holding her ribs in pain. She gets up and Diamond grabs her from behind and hits a bridging German suplex.

Cassidy rolls her shoulder off the canvas. She grits her teeth and holds her head and crawls to the corner. Diamond follows up and grabs her and knees her in the ribs and then again. She pulls her out and places her against the ropes and fires her off. She bounces off and Diamond goes for a clothesline, but Cassidy grabs her arm, jumps up and hits a crucifix pin.

Diamond kicks out. Both get up and Cassidy kicks her in the ribs and takes her down to the mat with the Fabulock. Diamond tries to block as Cassidy keeps trying to lock it in. She then hammers on Diamond’s head. Diamond rolls over as Cassidy leans on her.

The referee however stops the count as Cassidy starts to openly choke Diamond.

Cassidy lets go and gets up. She gets in the official’s face as Constantine now stands his ground. Cassidy grabs him by the cuff and goes to swing, but stops herself.

Sharper: “Cassidy is threatening the official now!”

Knots: “She’s threatening him. Where’s the action! We know Cass can do it!”

Sharper: “And just think what she’ll be like in TLC with no official and just weapons and targets!”

Cassidy lets go and spins around as Diamond runs at her and jumps up and around with the wraparound DDT, spiking her. Cassidy ends up on her back. Diamond sits up and gets up. Cassidy rolls over in pain. She starts to slowly stir as Diamond gets up and watches her. Cassidy turns to Diamond who catches her and drops her with the Diamond Cutter. The crowd roars. Diamond goes for the pin.

The crowd roars. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Diamond Steele!”

Sharper: “And Diamond Steele with a huge win tonight in Oklahoma! A huge win.”

Knots: “Talk about shutting people up. Beating potentially the next Adrenaline Champion!”

Sharper: “But it suggests something…what is Cassidy really planning at Rise to Greatness. She was all aggression and all aggression towards Shilo and Holly!”

Knots: “Doesn’t matter to Diamond! She’s a winner tonight!”

The crowd looks on as Diamond gets up. Teddy Steele enters the ring and celebrates with Diamond. Diamond smiles and throws her arm in the air. The crowd cheers her as the scene cuts away.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We see Christopher Richter standing guard in the background as Christy Matthews stands in front of the camera.

Christy: “Don’t mind the protection…with Gavin Taylor’s actions, it’s the least I can do to make sure someone doesn’t rob me of what will be mine…”

Christy pauses.

Christy: “My career in SCW has been a roller coaster. From the top of the roster, to competing in the first all female World Championship match in SCW. To winning the title, main eventing Rise to Greatness, to not even being on the card…to a single mother…to multiple time Adrenaline Champion…to insulting all of my peers…I know many people will never cheer for me after what I’ve done. Many people assume I’m demanding too much.”

Christy pauses again.

Christy: “But I have a chance to do something only a handful of people have done in SCW. At Rise to Greatness, I could become a supreme champion. The US Championship is the one title that has eluded me. And to win it, I have to go through an arrogant clown, a decorated champion, and an Executioner and I relish the challenge. Because there will be no doubt I deserve to hold that title. There will be no taint of whatever I did to get it. I will just go to that ring and compete and WIN…I have to…It’s that simple. Because I don’t know when I’ll next get a chance to earn this title…interim or not…and I’m not going to let this slip through my fingers.”

Christy looks down as she nods, almost coming to terms with her own words. She walks off camera toward Richter as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Somewhere in a darkened basement, the silhouette of a man whose identity cannot be distinguished currently sits in a rocking chair and does nothing but slowly rock back and forth. In the background some children can be heard singing:

One, two,

Buckle my shoe;

Three, four,

Knock at the door;

Five, six,

Pick up sticks;

Seven, eight,

Lay them straight:

Nine, ten,

A big fat hen;

Eleven, twelve,

Dig and delve;

Thirteen, fourteen,

Maids a-courting;

Fifteen, sixteen,

Maids in the kitchen;

Seventeen, eighteen,

Maids a-waiting

Nineteen, twenty,

My plate’s empty

The song ends and the man stands up. Turning around, the man comes into a small light in the crack of an open door and immediately that man cannot be mistaken as the man smiles a sickeningly smile.

Martin Howe III: “Hello, SCW. You have missed me, haven’t you?”

Just then another man’s shadow can be seen in the light, and this man, if the size of his shadow was any indication, is huge. Then he starts talking to Martin Howe and we are confused.

Man: “Daddy, can I come out to play soon?”

Grinning toward the other man who we still cannot see except for his massive shadow, Howe smiles.

Martin Howe III: “Soon, very soon my son. You will play with everyone.”

Focusing on Howe’s devious smile, Korn’s “Open Up” assaults the ears of those listening:

Choking you gently

Gaining control

Hand you the shovel

To dig your own hole

Open up now, let it all go

I'm quite certain, say it ain't so

You're corrupted by some sick fuck

Oh, no!

We see Chris Cannon walking over to Lucas Knight as he finishes getting ready for his upcoming match.

Cannon: “You realize-“

Lucas: “Chris…stay backstage. You know why we’re doing this. You know why Bree’s stepping up.”

Chris: “And you know that’s what Minerva wants.”

Lucas: “We also know she wants you after last week. And you need this…after the last couple of weeks, maybe I was a bit too aggressive, but now, it’s about getting you the match. Why I’m facing Drake before you face Chris. Why-“

Bree Lancaster knocks on the door, opening it slightly.

Bree: “Ready?”

Lucas points to her.

Lucas: “Why she’s stepping up here.”

Bree enters.

Bree: “I said I’d make sure you’d not do something stupid.”

Chris: “That doesn’t exactly make me feel better. Not because I don’t think you can handle yourself. You know exactly why.”

Bree: “All the more reason I risk this. You have her one on one. She may run tonight like she has before when teaming with Raab. I’m going to try and beat some respect into her.”

Chris: “Just be careful.”

Bree: “I plan to be.”

Lucas: “I don’t.”

Chris shakes his head as Lucas looks at Bree.

Lucas: “You know the plan tonight.”

Bree: “After what she sent me…oh yeah….”

The scene cuts away.

Breakdown returns to ringside.

Sharper: “We’ve heard rumours all night that Minerva did something else over the weekend. We’re still trying to piece this together.”

Knots: “It’s Minerva. It’s always going to be something. She’s going to try and find anything to make it more and more personal.”

Sharper: “Just what did she do? Bree knows it. Chris knows it.”

Knots: “And they’re going to war tonight. That’s for sure.”

Sharper presses the headphones to his ear.

Sharper: “What? He’s-“

???: “You have me on the air? I’m sure he’ll want to hear this.”

Knots: “Giovanni Aries?”

Giovanni: “Good to know you’re not that stupid, Jon. You can recognize my voice. While everyone’s there, I’m making a bit of a trip.”

Sharper: “What are you doing Giovanni?”

Giovanni: “I said he would listen. He wants to keep ignoring me. I’m not going to play anymore.”

Sharper: “What are you talking about?”

Giovanni: “Toronto’s a wonderful city. Maybe we bring this all back full circle!”

Sharper: “What the hell are you doing there?’

We just hear Giovanni cackling.

Giovanni: “Oh don’t worry…I’ll fill you in later!”

More cackling follows before we hear the line die. Sharper turns to Knots.

Sharper: “He said full circle. Is he back going after Karina?”

Knots: “I…I don’t know. But I hope someone is listening. Someone warn her at least!”

Sharper: “Can we get anything more?”

Sharper looks around, waiting for something through his earpiece.

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

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

WATCH YOUR BACK!

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

Sharper: “Walking for the final time as a full-time competitor here on Breakdown. He will retire after Rise to Greatness when he faces his old rival James Exeter in a special showdown.”

Knots: “Going to be weird that he’ll be done, but he’s had a long and a hell of a career.”

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

Sharper: “These fans here in Oklahoma don’t want him to retire.”

Knots: “Been a part of some classic moments. Maybe hoping there’s more left in the tank, but he called it a few weeks ago.”

Starr nods and looks around, listening to the crowd.

Starr: “Thank you….thank you….but sorry…that won’t happen. But don’t worry. You’ve got two nights left! Two nights left where the Only Social Misfit Remaining is still on this roster. Only two nights left before I call it a career.”

Starr pauses as he looks around.

Starr: “There’s not much else I have to say. James Exeter coming out last week and thank God he is. We’re going to tear the house down one more time. I may even bring Chairee!”

Starr smirks.

Starr: “Nah…I’m not going to be that much of a dick. If it was Shawn Winters, maybe. Christian Savior…sure. You, man…nah….But it’s been since 2009 that I have made SCW my stomping grounds. Over a decade of Social Misfitery. Yeah, I’ll make up a word. What you going to do about it?”

Starr walks around the ring a bit.

Starr: “From breaking up the Spring Break party of Greaternity, to winning the Adrenaline Championship my first pay per view. To kicking Christian Savior’s ass. To fighting with the Brotherhood, to the World Title reigns, to the Chamber match where I did the impossible and fought every champion. I’ve done it all and I can look back with a smile. Even if this is it…and as I said…I know it’s time.”

Starr looks out at the crowd.

Starr: “And I go out with one last swing. Looking to hit a homerun. Looking to do it at an event, at one point, I had a long, long undefeated streak. Rise to Greatness was MY showcase…that may be gone, but you know what…James Exeter will be Extraordinary. I’ll be Jake F’n Starr for one more night before I ride off into the sunset, and go home to spend time with my family. A family that’s put a lot aside for me…”

The crowd applauds. Starr looks around.

Starr: “But I wanted to walk down that ramp…here on Breakdown, one more time. One more time to stand in front of you fans in Oklahoma. To the fans watching around the world. One more lap for the Only Social Misfit Remaining!”

Starr looks forward as the crowd cheers.

Starr: “And at Rise to Greatness, I kick ass ONE MORE TIME!”

Starr throws the microphone in the air before thrusting his fist in the air too. The crowd cheers as “Sound of Madness” plays throughout the arena. The crowd roars as Starr looks out to the crowd, turning to each side of the ring.

Sharper: “A hall of famer. And a legend. And Jake Starr faces off against the Legendary James Exeter one more time in ten days at Rise to Greatness!”

Starr continues to play to the crowd before the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Bree Lancaster & Lucas Knight vs. Minerva & Konrad Raab

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 and a smile on her face. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside, she is 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. Bree speaks to a few fans in the front row as she passes them by. 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 a bit, before going to the corner.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster having some changes to her plans. It’s been a frustrating Rise to Greatness season.”

Knots: “I know where you’re going with this and it’s just more competition! Kennedy Street saw an opportunity!”

Sharper: “Maybe, but Bree took issue with Owen Cruze and now this situation with Kennedy Street and Ravyn Taylor and there’s a bit of pride for Bree. But at the same time, it’s that desire to do what’s right.”

Knots: “She may regret having that desire tonight. Even if she’s helping Chris Cannon, for Sienna Swann!”

Out go the lights with a flick of a switch as all eyes focus onto the stage, just then the screen lights up as the opening to Alpha King by Rev Theory begins to play over the P.A system. Then and only then we see a series of words in italic writing phase in and out on the big screen...

.Infamous.

.British.

.Legendary.

Spotlights all start to focus on the stage entrance now changing colours, shades of red, white and blue and during that time a silhouette of a man can be seen walking out onto the stage with a familiar aura of confidence. Just then the final words explode onto the tron causing the crowd to react accordingly as the music hit's into full swing...

.LUCAS KNIGHT.

The crowd's cheers fill the arena as the lights come back on fully to show Lucas Knight standing on the stage looking at the crowd, he wears a black leather jacket with the union jack emblazoned on it. He looks out to the crowd with a smirk and nods.

Phillips: “Her partner, hailing from London, England by way of Santa Monica, California, he is the Alpha King, Lucas Knight!”

Just then video of Lucas' career plays out on the tron as the music ramps up even more. Then Lucas begins to walk down towards the ring slapping hands of some fans in the front row aisle's. Once he reach's the bottom, Lucas slides under the bottom rope and quickly scales one corner and looks out to the crowd with another smirk as he now removes his jacket and hangs it over the steep post.

Knight begins to motion his hands across his waist signalling a title will be there soon enough before he jumps down to the canvas and begins to pull at the top rope and warm up for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Lucas Knight will be facing Drake Hemingway at Rise to Greatness weekend. But before that, he has to step up tonight against Minerva and Konrad Raab. The Jackals.”

Knots: “And Bree’s with him all to keep Chris out of the ring. Two weeks after Minerva and Lucas nearly killed each other in that House Rules match!”

The arena goes dark, the sounds of “Blood, Milk & Sky” by White Zombie plays, echoing when a lone spotlight is shown where Minerva is on the stage, kneeling and licking her lips, looking around wearing her hat and Glasses, carrying her gypsy chain hooked to the neck of a leather covered Konrad Raab sporting his zipper mask. The Gypsy is wearing an intricate black jacket, carrying a black rose. She slowly looks around with a smile on her face before crawling a little and slowly standing on her two feet where she unzips his mouthpiece and places the rose in his mouth. The crowd boos, as she starts to laugh, biting down on her pierced lips before looking around wide-eyed and making her way to the ring pulling Konrad in tow. She stops and gets close to some of the fans before backing up and licking her lips again. Turning to the rampway where she points to the ceiling, her eyes roll to the back of her head, not moving, making the signal of the cross as Konrad crawls up the steps like a four-legged creature. Minerva starts to laugh before she hops on the apron, hanging upside down on the ropes for a moment as the crowd continues to boo.

Phillips: “Their opponents, from Cologne, Germany, he is the Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab and his partner, from Anywhere she feels like, she is Minerva!”

Konrad opens the ropes for her as Minerva slowly gets back into the ring and stands in the middle, looking around, Konrad on his all fours positions himself under her legs as she straddles him, pulling out a small whips and striking him on the buttocks, before walking to the corner and leaning against the turnbuckle in a seated position, unhooking the chain as Konrad kisses her feet, then taking off her hat and glasses as she is licking her lips with a smirk on her face.

Sharper: “The mind games begin and you wonder what Bree Lancaster is thinking. What did she get herself into?”

Knots: “She claims part of this was because Minerva is similar to Ravyn. Ravyn Taylor doesn’t have her own gimp!”

Sharper: “At least Lucas Knight is going to start things off to allow Bree to get her bearings in this one.”

Lucas Knight starts off as Konrad steps up. The crowd roars as the bell sounds and Konrad nails Lucas with a hard right. Lucas fires back and nails him with one. The crowd roars some more as they trade blows before Lucas knees Konrad. He then nails him with a hard European uppercut. Konrad hits the mat and gets up and Lucas nails him with a hard right. Konrad falls to the ropes. Lucas whips him across the ring. Konrad bounces off and Lucas steps up and nails him with a European uppercut. Konrad hits the mat and rolls toward the ropes and to the floor. He holds his jaw as Minerva just looks at him and snaps at him, pointing for him to get back into the ring.

Sharper: “Lucas floors Konrad!”

Knots: “Minerva already yelling at Konrad!”

Konrad goes to enter, but Lucas runs over and grabs Minerva and pulls her into the ring. Konrad slides in and quickly goes for the leg of Lucas. Lucas falls to a knee as Minerva turns and dives onto Lucas, starting to dig at his eyes. Lucas blocks it as Bree enters the ring and runs over as Konrad grabs at the leg. Bree nails Konrad with a forearm and then turns to Minerva as she lets go and rolls out of the ring. Minerva just looks up as the official tells Bree to get back to her corner. Bree does as Konrad and Lucas stir. Bree exits as Lucas starts to get up and Konrad gets up and dives clubbing Lucas in the back. Lucas winces, rubbing his eyes as he leans in the corner. Konrad gets up and shoulders him in the ribs and then again and again.

Sharper: “Minerva did enough damage that Konrad recovered first!”

Knots: “Shows just how dangerous she is. She knew she had a window and tried to do some damage. I just hope that Lucas’ is okay. I don’t want to have to guard my plate at Thanksgiving dinner as he tries to find food!”

Konrad drills Lucas with a hard European uppercut. Lucas snaps back. Konrad grabs him and whips him across the ring. Lucas hits the opposite corner. Konrad runs after and nails him with a running clothesline. The crowd boos. Konrad then grabs Lucas and runs out and drives him down with a facebuster. Lucas rolls over and Konrad dives onto him and mounts him nailing him with repeated right hands. Lucas covers up as the crowd boos. The official counts.

Konrad steps off and walks around the ring. Lucas rolls over. Konrad runs over and kicks him in the ribs. Lucas rolls over and moves to the corner. Konrad then backs up as he points at Bree. Bree looks at Lucas. Lucas grimaces in pain as he rolls over and Bree turns and extends her arm. Lucas looks up only for Bree to nod. Lucas then tags in Bree.

Sharper: “And Bree Lancaster entering.”

Knots: “Lucas almost didn’t want her in. And I don’t know if I want her in. She and Kennie could take apart Ravyn together!”

Bree enters and Konrad heads over to her and Bree nails him in the ribs and then again and again, hitting repeated blows to the stomach before hitting a jawbreaker. Konrad staggers back. Bree runs into the ropes, bounces off and Konrad goes for a clothesline. Bree ducks and stops. Konrad turns around and Bree hits a BOGO. Konrad falls to the mat. He grits his teeth and gets up and Bree grabs him by the head. She runs forward, but Konrad pushes her into the corner. Bree hits the chest first. Konrad follows up and cuffs her from behind with a forearm blow to the back of the head. Bree turns and Konrad whips her across the ring. Konrad runs after, but Bree moves out of the way, dodging a body avalanche. Konrad turns around and Bree hits a dropkick. Bree goes for the pin.

Konrad kicks out. Bree rolls off. She turns and grabs Konrad as Minerva looks at her and smirks, extending her arm. Lucas paces at ringside as Bree grabs Konrad and pulls him away.

Sharper: “Minerva is just eying Bree as Bree only gets two on Konrad Raab!”

Knots: “Don’t give her the opportunity. Put Konrad away and get out of here.”

Bree forearms Konrad in the jaw and then again before kicking him in the ribs. She runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits a knee lift. Konrad pops up and falls to a knee. Bree turns and grabs him by the head. He pulls him up, but just then, Konrad nails her in the ribs and then again before hitting a northern lights suplex into a bridge.

Bree kicks out. Konrad rolls over. He glances over at Minerva as she beckons him over. Konrad crawls over towards her and Bree looks up and sees him and then reaches out, trying to grab his leg, but he then moves forward and tags in Minerva. Bree lets go and looks up as Minerva steps up and nails her with a hard right. Bree hits the mat and rolls over. She gets up and Minerva nails her again.

Sharper: “Konrad got Minerva in!”

Knots: “Bree tried to get ready, but she’s just too fast!”

Sharper: “And fresh. She’s been practically on the outside until this moment. Outside of Lucas Knight’s eye!”

Lucas looks on as Bree gets up and Minerva grabs her and pushes her back, just using her hands, placing them in Bree’s face and getting her back. Minerva smiles before nailing her with a couple of hard rights before leaning in biting her on the forehead. The crowd ohs as Bree tries to get free.

Bree pushes her away as Minerva turns and spits before swishing around her mouth and smiling and turning as Bree steps out and goes for a hard right, but Minerva scoops her up and hits a snap powerslam. She hooks the leg.

Bree kicks out. Minerva grabs her arm and pulls her up. She then elbows her in the back of the head and then again before spinning her around and into the neutral corner. Minerva leans in, openly choking her.

She pulls away again before turning and running over to nail Lucas with a hard right. Lucas nearly falls off. Minerva backs up as Lucas enters the ring and goes to go after Minerva. Minerva turns as the official stops Lucas. Minerva then turns and grabs Bree, but Bree spins her around and throws her into the corner. Bree nails Minerva with a couple of hard forearm shots as Lucas starts to back up and Konrad enters the ring and runs over and nails Bree in the back of the head. He then grabs her and pulls her back. Minerva then steps up and clotheslines Bree as Konrad hits a release German suplex. Konrad rolls out of the ring as Lucas exits the ring, throwing his arms up. As he does, we see Chris Cannon walking out from the back and heading to the ring. The crowd roars as Minerva sees him and smirks.

Sharper: “Konrad using Lucas Knight entering the ring against him and Bree! German suplex double-team!”

Knots: “And here comes Chris Cannon! He can’t wait anymore!”

Sharper: “Cover!”

Minerva looks at Bree as she hooks the leg.

Bree shoots her shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Minerva looks at her as Chris Cannon comes to the ring. Lucas turns to him. Chris paces a bit as Minerva grabs Bree and drags her up and moves her over to the ropes, nearest Chris. Minerva places her on the ropes and tries to push down, looking at Chris.

Minerva: “First Peyton…who else…maybe Bree?”

Lucas spins around the ringpost and goes to Minerva, but the official stops him. Minerva starts to try and choke Bree, but Bree pushes on the rope, trying to block it. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Bree’s fighting it. She’s fighting Minerva!”

Knots: “And Chris is trying to will her on!”

Chris talks to Bree as Minerva turns and kicks her in the ribs. Bree grimaces in pain. Minerva turns and runs across the ring, but Bree pushes off the ropes and nails Minerva with a superkick. The crowd erupts in cheers. Minerva hits the ring and turns over, holding her jaw in pain. Bree winces and turns and looks around. Lucas extends his arm as Konrad does the same. Minerva slowly crawls toward Konrad and then looks up. She dives and tags in Konrad. The crowd boos before Bree dives and tags in Lucas. The crowd erupts in cheers as Lucas enters the ring and clotheslines a running Konrad down.

Sharper: “Hard clothesline! Lucas Knight back in! And this place is rocking!”

Knots: “Huge momentum shift! And Lucas is going off on Konrad!”

Chris cheers them on as Konrad gets up and Lucas hits a European uppercut. Konrad hits the mat and rolls over and gets up. Lucas nails him again with a European uppercut. Lucas then runs over and grabs Minerva, but Minerva then spews the Dark in his eyes. Lucas spins out and swings. The bell sounds as Demitra disqualifies Minerva and Raab.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! The Dark! That spew!”

Knots: “Ref’s disqualified them. And Minerva has a plan. She always has a plan!”

Minerva enters as Bree enters and runs over to Minerva. Minerva takes forearm shot as Bree nails her again and again. Chris slides in, but just as he does, we see Drake Hemingway with a Jackals mask running down from the ring from behind. He runs down and slides into the ring and before Chris can help Bree as Konrad runs over and nails from behind, Drake quickly hits a chopblock. Chris goes down.

Sharper: “Drake Hemingway! With Lucas incapacitated from the mist, Hemingway going for Chris!”

Knots: “He never saw it coming.”

Hemingway gets up as Bree turns and Konrad clubs her over and over in the back. The crowd boos loudly as Bree goes down to the mat. Hemingway stomps Chris a couple of times as Konrad grabs Bree and pushes her into the corner. She swings, trying to defend herself as Minerva steps up and steps on Chris’ head.

Minerva: “Giving you a preview Chris. You could’ve walked away. You didn’t. And now…you’ll be made an example of!”

Minerva presses down as Lucas gets up and swings. Hemingway turns and nails him in the ribs with a hard right. Lucas goes down and Hemingway stops him. Just as he goes down, the crowd erupts in cheers as Kennedy Street runs out from the back, a steel chair in her hand.

Sharper: “Kennedy Street on her way!”

Knots: “Oh no! Kennie! Watch out! Be careful!”

Kennedy runs down to the ring and slides in. She gets up and swings the chair. Drake steps back and just smirks as Minerva smirks too. Kennedy watches as Konrad turns away from Bree. He steps up as Minerva, Hemingway and Raab all look at Kennedy who stands a bit forward, trying to protect Chris and Lucas. Minerva points to her and points to her head, daring Kennedy. Kennedy swings, but Drake nor Minerva flinch. Raab however steps up, and as he does, Bree comes out of the corner and spears Raab down from the side. He rolls over as Chris then gets up and grabs at Minerva. Hemingway kicks Chris as Kennedy then swings and catches Hemingway in the shoulder. Minerva laughs as she pulls herself through the ropes, sitting on the middle rope and then dropping to her knees, grinning, the black liquid still coming down her teeth. Kennedy swings at her as Minerva pushes back, safely moving back.

Minerva: “Just making it harder for him…and you!”

Bree gets up and turns as Kennedy turns to Bree and checks on her who gets up, ready to fight.

Sharper: “Kennedy providing enough time for Lancaster and Cannon to recover and fight back. But the message sent.”

Minerva: “Just like Peyton…just like Sienna….didn’t see it coming!”

Minerva mouths, over and over. Chris gets up and swings as Bree steps up and kicks at the ropes, keeping Minerva back. Kennedy holds the chair up, noticing how both Bree and Chris are getting more and more riled. Minerva backs up as Demitra checks on Lucas, now with a bottle of water, trying to clear out his eyes. Hemingway starts to say the same as Minerva, all chanting almost “didn’t see it coming” as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Lucas Knight being helped to the back by officials. Bree Lancaster watches as Kennedy walks with Lucas. Bree looks in the ring as Chris Cannon leans on the top rope.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Moments ago, Minerva and the Jackals attempted another message-sending assault and we just hope Lucas Knight isn’t seriously blinded.”

Knots: “That mist, the Dark, she calls it. And Lucas is supposed to be facing Drake Hemingway. Another one of these matches to eliminate allies. To try and keep Cannon/Minerva fair. She’s never going to let it be that way.”

Sharper: “Chris Cannon meanwhile has been clearly bothered by this.”

Chris turns to Bree.

Chris: “I’m fine…just with everything…”

Sharper: “Chris talking to Bree now. We do know now that Minerva tried something with Sienna. Said as much before the break.”

Chris walks across the ring and demands a microphone. He takes it and walks back to the middle of the ring. He then stops, taking a moment to think through his words.

Chris: “This….all of this….I can’t fight this on my terms.”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “What?”

Chris: “From attacking Peyton…to nearly ending Lucas’s career….to going after my wife….you have no respect for anyone…and you will stop at nothing.”

Sharper: “She did go after Sienna.”

The crowd buzzes.

Chris: “You crossed so many lines…coming home to a video of you threatening the mother of my CHILD!”

Chris pauses as Bree looks on, remaining at ringside to support Chris.

Chris: “I can’t win on my terms. And then to say I never saw it coming…well, allow me to give you something you may have seen coming, but after Rise to Greatness…while you may have temporarily blinded Lucas tonight, I’ll make you experience the dark yourself at Rise to Greatness. I’m making one demand…not to you Minerva, but it’s going to be what you want. I’m coming to your domain….D….make it a last person standing match!”

The crowd cheers. Chris brings the microphone down as Bree looks at Chris as Chris drops the microphone. He then turns and walks over to the ropes. He steps through and drops down to the floor.

Sharper: “He’s going all the way. He’s giving Minerva what he wants!”

Knots: “He already had the match. But he knows…if she’ll just bend the rules or-“

Sharper: “Or he’s doing this because many Superman needs to fight a certain way.”

Chris Cannon shakes his head as Bree walks over to him. Chris then heads to the back as Bree follows with him, supporting him.

Sharper: “Either way, we’re seeing the intensity get to a point that I…I’m worried.”

Knots: “You and me both. I still would love to know what she did to Sienna. But it’s pushed both Bree and Chris further.”

Sharper: “I just hope it’s nothing physical…”

Knots: “Oh God…”

The scene then abruptly cuts backstage where we see Datura writhing in pain, clutching her knee. She’s yelling out as we see a couple of officials yelling.

Sharper: “Datura! She’s been attacked!”

Knots: “With Bree at ringside. With officials out here…”

Sharper: “Oh God…look!”

The camera turns to see Holly Adams standing back, before throwing a metal pipe down to the floor. The clang echoes as Holly steps back, holding both hands up.

Holly: “Whoa! Whoa. Just because Starbucks went down, don’t blame me!”

Beard walks over and grabs the pipe.

Holly: “Hey! Back up! Don’t get close to me. I know you’ve never been near someone who’s a star!”

Beard: “What’s this?”

Holly: “I don’t know! Came out of nowhere! I had nothing to do with it. Not my fault that Datura is clumsy!”

Datura yells in pain as she turns, before trying to get up and falls over. Holly backs up.

Holly: “Awww….honey, don’t try too hard. You may hurt yourself more! This is your big revenge though! How are you going to get it? Against Shilo. Against me? Oh no!”

Holly backs up, almost taunting Datura.

Holly: “Hope you recover…or not…”

Holly flips her hand up and backs up.

Holly: “I have to go record a confessional…Byeeeeee!”

Holly then turns around and walks over to the side where we see her talking to her camera crew.

Holly: “You get that?”

Beard: “Uh, excuse me, but-“

Holly turns to him and stops him as the camera crew leaves.

Holly: “You can’t have the footage. Already getting ready for my segments on Real Housewives. Just…you can watch it there. Right, Datura! Hope you like the side we got of you! And hope Cassidy and Shilo are ready for their time…”

Beard: “This is ridiculous Holly-“

Holly: “No! What’s ridiculous is no one is talking about my history setting run I’m on. And now I have to win the Adrenaline title in a TLC match. Whatever…I’ll make Cassidy Carter wish she never married Ace Marshall – you’ll like that after she made you a eunuch at THotF…it’s fine. We always could tell. And Shilo Valiant, he’ll wish he stayed retired. Time for me to finally get some gold around my waist…”

Holly turns and heads off as Beard holds the pipe up and then turns back to see Datura hurt. Datura reaches out again, trying to get up.

Official: “No…stay down.”

Datura: “F[bleep]!”

Datura falls back down, clearly in pain.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Kennedy Street walking down the hallway. She is checking her phone before she stops and looks up. She just scoffs before bringing her phone down. Ravyn Taylor steps forward, although keeping her distance.

Kennedy: “Oh…this is cute. You going to throw a punch?”

Ravyn: “I was just curious if you remembered I was here. I mean you muscled into something that didn’t involve you. Still focused on matters some would consider ancient history.”

Kennedy: “Derailing my career and trying to blame me for something I didn’t do. I’ll never forget it.”

Ravyn: “And yet you’re running around helping your bestie…aren’t you now friends with Bree…”

Kennedy: “Yeah and one of us is going to hurt you some way…Bree may Classifier you…I may remind you how good my kicks are. And we’ll enjoy kicking your ass, honey.”

The crowd cheers. Ravyn shrugs.

Ravyn: “Will Bree help you though?”

Just then, Alexander Crowe runs up behind Kennedy and CHBK does the same, but Crowe grabs Kennedy by the right arm and CHBK grabs her by the left arm. Kennedy tries to get free as Ravyn reaches into her pants and pulls out a pair of brass knuckles. Kennedy struggles as she tries to get free, but they hold her.

Sharper: “CHBK and Crowe! They’ve got Kennedy!”

Ravyn: “Now…let’s see if she will.”

Kennedy: “You’ll regret this.”

Ravyn: “Will I?”

Ravyn steps up and then rears back before stopping and rubbing the brass knuckles along Kennedy’s face. Kennedy jerks away. Ravyn smirks. She steps back.

Ravyn: “Just remember…you muscling in made it triple threat…and we always have a plan. Don’t forget about me! You will regret it!”

Ravyn backs up as CHBK and Crowe push Kennedy forward. She stumbles a bit and turns as CHBK and Crowe walk around her and join Ravyn before heading off.

Breakdown returns to the ring where Jessica Winters stands in the middle of the ring, microphone in her hand.

Jessica: “Fans, this Sunday, we will be witnessing a huge match between two individuals who’s careers have been intertwined for over a year when Syren and Cid Turner clash in singles action. Tonight, we invite them to this ring for one final announcement before Rise to Greatness which takes place in ten days. So please, fans, allow me to introduce and welcome to this ring….Syren!”

The crowd cheers. The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. The crowd cheers some more as the stage flashes white and pink before Syren steps out from the back. She looks out at the crowd, greeted by some cheers. Some do boo her as she looks around. She then heads to the ring.

Sharper: “Things were already heated between these two with Cid fighting on behalf of Asher Hayes, but it went to a whole new level as Holly Adams helped Cid in setting up Syren.”

Knots: “But Cid wasn’t happy about that. There’s some crossed wires there. Either way, Syren is set. She is going to kick Cid’s ass.”

Syren walks over to the ring and walks up the steel steps and then along the apron before stepping into the ring. She steps over to Jessica and Jessica turns to her. Syren’s music fades out.

Jessica: “Syren. Thank you for joining me. If you could just wait a moment, I’m going to invite Cid out here-“

Syren asks for the microphone. Jessica says something to her and Syren turns and leans to the microphone.

Syren: “With all due respect, I’d prefer if he wasn’t out here. The fact is that after Asher Hayes attempted to end my career, there’s a good chance he’s going to walk out here with Asher at his side. And all because Cid Turner has his head so firmly up Asher’s ass that he and him are one and the same!”

The crowd roars.

Syren: “Last week, he got off easy after he and Holly jumped me with that fake gift BS. I saw through it, but thanks to Holly, they got one over. As they again tried to humiliate me. This is getting pretty simple. Cid Turner is going to regret not only that he returned last year, but that he tied his return to that son of a bitch!”

The crowd roars. Syren looks out at the crowd as the cheers continue before we then see Cid Turner walk out from the back, microphone in his hand.

Cid: “Syren! Wait! Wait!”

Cid takes a few steps down the rampway as Syren turns and points to her. Jessica Winters turns to the crowd.

Jessica: “Cid Turner, fans! The other party in this match!”

Cid: “Syren…I think this is getting a bit out of hand. It’s a bit of a mistake. A misunderstanding! That’s it!”

Syren: “How the hell do I misunderstand being piledriven by your friend and you stepping up because it’s destiny!”

Cid stops as he descends the ramp.

Cid: “Okay, so some of this is how it is, but….this destiny thing…I know, I know. A year ago, Asher and I said we’d get our win back. We’d come back and beat Dark Fantasy…”

Syren: “Speaking of which, where the hell is Asher? I’m not falling for this.”

Syren looks around.

Cid: “I’m alone! I swear! Asher’s not here! He didn’t make it! I’m alone!”

Cid walks to the ring.

Cid: “Just hear me out.”

Cid pulls himself onto apron. He looks in the ring as Syren just glares at him as Cid steps into the ring.

Syren: “I’d stop right there.”

Cid: “Look…Asher and Holly went farther than I had planned.”

Syren: “What…just going to screw with me?’

Cid: “Well…not so much. Look, Asher….he got excited. I got excited. To face you…and well….he went too far. Totally too far. Oh wait, you like the word totally…just…”

Cid takes a deep breath.

Cid: “And then Holly. She went too far too. Look, I don’t want to kill you! I don’t want to end your career. I may want to beat you. But uh…oh God….”

Syren: “This is supposed to be what? Making me feel sorry? What’s the misunderstanding-“

Cid: “Look, I buy into the destiny, okay! You and I…one on one. After everything…and well….look, I…”

Syren: “This is pathetic-“

Cid: “I think there’s a future with us!”

Cid turns away.

Cid: “Great…that sounds creepy. Just…look, I think…”

Syren: “You like me?!”

Cid: “Well…uh….yeah!”

Syren’s eyes widen. Cid just shrugs. Jessica looks around.

Syren: “I’m married! And you…you…with Asher…What the hell is wrong with you?!”

Cid: “Look! I can’t explain it!”

Syren: “Just shut up! You want to get your ass kicked. This is just another plan for you to get under your skin. Asher even said as much!”

Cid: “It’s not! It’s not!”

Jessica: “Okay…uh…well…this has taken a bit of a turn.”

Sharper: “What in the world are we hearing?!”

Cid just paces, realizing he’s put his heart on his sleeve as Syren looks at him a mix of incredulous and angry.

Jessica: “Since I have you here and I’m not even sure what next to expect…I do have an announcement to make regarding your match at Rise to Greatness.”

The crowd cheers as Syren just looks at Cid, now shaking her head. Cid just turn to her, openly saying “What?!”

Jessica: “This match between Cid Turner and Syren at Rise to Greatness will be to crown the next challenger to the SCW World Championship!”

The crowd roars. Cid just looks at Syren as Syren smiles. She walks back to Jessica.

Syren: “I can’t wait to kick your ass and earn a title shot and FORCE Asher Hayes to watch from the sidelines.”

Cid looks at her.

Cid: “Whoa…wait…I-“

Cid stops and then starts to reach around in his pockets. The faint sound of a phone ringing is heard. Cid then reaches into his pocket, pulling out his phone. He holds it to his ear. He then brings it down and puts it on speakerphone.

Asher: “Can you hear me? Look, Syren, the fact that you’re walking makes me quite sad, but do known that Cid will go to the wall for me and when he kicks your ass and finishes the job I started at Rise to Greatness, you’ll get to know that destiny was fulfilled. Cid…good job-“

Syren swats the phone out of Cid’s hand. Cid turns to grab at it, but Syren turns and nails him with a forearm. Cid falls to the mat. Syren then looks at the phone before just stomping on it. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Syren! Figuratively and literally sending a message to Asher Hayes!”

Knots: “Cutting off the life support!”

Cid looks on in horror and then looks up as Syren turns and Cid grabs her and tries for the Sovereign Takeover. She fights out of it and spins out and then goes to nail Cid, but Cid ducks and Syren stops and turns and Cid hits a back kick and instinctively nails her with a hard right. Syren hits the mat and rolls to the floor. She winces and Cid turns and looks around, throwing his arms up and spins around.

Jessica: “Cid…after what you said…does the World Title opportunity change something? Is this still destiny? Will you fight for a World Title shot to win back the World Title? Maybe to help Asher?”

Cid turns to Jessica.

Cid: “I don’t know! Just……Sure….No…God damn it!”

Cid looks around as Syren looks at the ring. Cid just looks at her as the crowd looks on, buzzing.

Sharper: “What did we just see?”

Knots: “I’ll tell you. Syren is ready to take a man’s head off. Cid is ready to compete, but now…the calculus just changed. It’s not just destiny. He can get Asher’s title shot!”

Sharper: “And Cid Turner doesn’t know what to do!”

Cid Turner just looks on at Syren as Syren turns and hops onto the apron. Cid stands his ground, even putting his hands up.

Sharper: “Cid’s going to defend himself. So whatever he just said…the title shot….”

Knots: “I don’t know if he knows!”

The camera remains on both as Syren keeps her eyes on Cid and the scene fades out.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as we see Ava St. Claire standing next to Gavin Taylor who is beaming next to her.

St. Claire: “Ladies and gentlemen, my client, Mr. Gavin Taylor, the All-Star, wanted me to share the following statement:”

She clears her throat, holding a piece of paper in front of her.

St. Claire: “Gavin Taylor will become the SCW United States Championship at Rise to Greatness. He has survived Xander Valentine. He has taken Glory Braddock to her limits. And he’s not as cynical and desperate as Christy Matthews.”

St. Claire stops and looks at Gavin.

St. Claire: “That it?”

Gavin: “Short and sweet, right? I mean, I’m already the All-Star. People know exactly what I am. So I’m the only non-World Champion in this. All the more impressive when I defeat them all and hold the US Championship over my head! We could’ve avoided the humiliation, but let’s face it…this is better. As I said, RtG now stands for Rise to Gavin!”

Gavin smiles and nods as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We see a shot of CHBK walking the rope before diving off the top rope and onto Shawn Winters at Rise to Greatness 2006, before cutting to shot of James Evans powerbombing Ace Marshall off the top rope into the barricade at Rise to Greatness 2016, this is followed by a shot of David Helms celebrating his World Championship in the ring with Regan Street and his family, before cutting to show Gigi Steward holding the SCW Women’s Championship in joy.

“This is your SCW Rise to Greatness Recall!”

The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen. We open up in 2015 where Ravyn then dives on top of Kennedy. The crowd cheers.

The crowd roars and Ravyn looks up and falls back. She just looks up at the ceiling.

Knots: “No! No! How?! She got the shoulder up!”

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor! Taylor….she’s the new World Champion!”

Buffer: “Ladies and gentlemen, your NEW Champion of the World….RAVYN TAYLOR!”

The crowd cheers as “Bad, Bad Girl” starts to play throughout the arena. Ravyn starts to get up and the referee turns and goes over to the corner and asks for the World Title. But as he does, the crowd roars as Kelcey starts to get up on the floor. But we see Trinity Street running down from the back and sliding into the ring. We see a few strides back, but moving much slower, Lucas Knight with another SCW official in hand. He has a clipboard in his hand as he points to the ring. Ravyn starts to get up and the referee turns to hand her the World Title, but Trinity then slides in. She grabs Ravyn and spikes her with the Thy Kingdom Come. Kelcey looks up and Trinity then turns to the official of the main event and tells him to leave the ring.

Sharper: “Trinity Street! Lucas Knight! Monarchy coming down.”

Knots: “Where the hell is Chris Cannon? And what are they doing? They have a ref too!”

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor dropped by Trinity! She didn’t even get to touch the World Title!”

The referee is confused as Lucas gets to the ring and hands the clipboard to the official he brought and tells him to go around. He then heads over to Michael Buffer who is with Jason Phillips. He talks to Jason Phillips. Phillips listens for a moment before Kelcey rolls into the ring. Lucas then suddenly grabs Kennedy Street and pulls her out of the ring. Lucas then turns and throws her into the barricade she falls over.

Knots: “Hey! Lucas! Not Keenie!”

Sharper: “What is going on here?”

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m being told that Lucas Knight is using his Trios Tournament contract in a rematch right now. Kelcey Wallace will face off against Ravyn Taylor for the World Title and-“

Before Phillips can finish, Trinity snaps at the other official to call for the bell. He then looks around before doing so.

Sharper: “They’re moving so fast…I thought you needed to give notice!”

Knots: “Me too!”

Ravyn stirs a bit, but Kelcey walks over and grabs Ravyn Taylor. She then grabs her and spins her out with the Perfect Fate. Mr. D is then seen coming from the back with a couple more officials. He starts to head to the ring as Kelcey goes for the pin. The second referee counts.

Sharper: “Perfect Fate! Kelcey’s covering Ravyn Taylor!”

The crowd roars and boos. Trinity turns to Phillips.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and NEW SCW World Champion…Kelcey Wallace!”

The crowd boos as Trinity then grabs the World Title from the first official and turns as Kelcey starts to get up. She just smiles as Trinity then proudly hands it to Kelcey Wallace. She holds her arm over her head. Lucas Knight turns and Mr. D heads to the ring with his officials.

Lucas: “Well mate…here ta pay yer respects?”

Mr. D: “I never was told about this. This-“

Lucas: “Let her have her moment…”

Mr. D: “Get out of my way.”

We cut to the ring as Trinity Street then walks over to the ropes and starts to obstruct Mr. D as well as we then see Syren running down from the back. The crowd roars. Ravyn Taylor remains down in the ring as Kennedy is down on the floor. Kelcey Wallace heads over to the corner and then climbs up to the middle rope. She smiles as she holds the World Title over her head.

Sharper: “The boss is even unsure…Kelcey Wallace has the World Title….”

Knots: “Well she got some redemption tonight….But…Keenie….”

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor won the title. And then a Trios Contract being used…Controversy marring tonight’s proceedings. What is going to happen when we come to you live on Breakdown on August 19th. Kelcey Wallace is the World Champion?”

Kelcey Wallace continues to celebrate in the ring as we see Syren joining the officials and Mr. D is trying to get to the ring. The Rise to Greatness logo comes back up on the screen.

Katie Steward in action

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho
A little bit psycho
At night she's screamin'
"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Sweet but Psycho:” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, accompanied by TJ Johnson, she is Katie Steward.

Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Sharper: “Katie Steward about to be in action. TJ Johnson said this would be a showcase. To show her talent.”

Knots: “We’ve always said that. When focused, she could get it done-“

Sharper: “Hold it there Jon…Giovanni is still calling….Giovanni. We’re on the air still-“

Giovanni: “No one is worrying about a so-called Goddess. Someone who was just like the Lizard King, just in herself. Wanting everything for herself. It’s why she’s fallen from grace so hard. Then again, we know that’s not what matters.”

In the ring, we see a black-haired female wrestler, wearing all black step up.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, she is Treant!”

Giovanni: “Focus on me Sharper…Knots….I mean, it’s not like you would. D hasn’t. And now…hmm….she’s enjoying some popcorn. I wonder if she’s watching the show.”

Sharper: “You’re a sick man!”

Giovanni: “No! That is the Lizard King himself. HE is the sick one…..no reaction…guess she’s not. What does that say. She’s not even interested in his product she’s going to be leeching off of in the future.”

Sharper: “Can we get someone out to Toronto-“

Giovanni: “For what? They’re going to stop me. He hasn’t stopped me yet-“

The line clicks as we cut to ringside as the bell sounds. Sharper turns to Knots.

Sharper: “Production lost the feed…”

Knots: “Cell issues I guess but someone needs to get there. This is nuts. He’s apparently outside D’s house!”

The scene cuts to the ring as Katie kicks Treant in the ribs. She forearms her in the jaw. She then grabs her arm and wrenches it and whips her into the ropes. Treant bounces off and Katie hits a dropkick. TJ points to her and smacks the mat. Katie gets up and looks around. She poses as Treant turns and holds her jaw. Katie turns around and walks over and grabs her and elbows her in the back of the head.

Sharper: “Let’s try and reset here. Katie Steward showing off here. And right now, her experience and skill just too much for Treant.”

Knots: “Odd name. But big opportunity. Just gotta get a good shot in!”

Katie spins her into the corner. Katie runs towards her, but Treant gets a boot up. Katie stumbles back. Treant then runs at her and drops down, hitting a spinning heel trip to Katie, causing her to go face first into the mat. Katie slowly gets up, holding her face in pain. She gets to the corner. Treant gets up and the crowd roars as she climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and starts to hammer away with a series of hard rights to the head. Katie takes each shots, before Treant drops down. She grabs Katie and whips her across the ring. Katie hits the opposite corner. She staggers out and Treant runs out and goes for a clothesline. Katie ducks. Treant stops at the corner and turns around only for Katie to kick her in the ribs and hit a Hair-Flip DDT. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And Katie, emphatically, swings back and drives Treant, head first, into the mat!”

Knots: “And the mat doesn’t move. Not normally and Katie just planted her!”

Katie rolls over and turns and moves to the corner. She then climbs up to the top rope. The crowd looks on, some booing as Katie looks back and hits a praying moonsault into a pin.

Treant kicks out. Katie looks down at her.

Katie: “You’re supposed to stay down!”

Katie turns and forearms her in the jaw and then again and again. The crowd boos. She gets up and grabs Treant and drags her up. She then spins her around and throws her shoulder first into the ringpost. The crowd ohs and Treant grimaces in pain. Katie then looks at her before walking around the ring. She walks over and grabs her and pulls her out from the corner. She drags her back to the middle of the ring. She then hooks Treant’s arms and spins her around and hits the Platinum Blonde. The crowd ohs. Katie turns and rolls Treant over. She leans on her.

Sharper: “A bit of frustration at the end. Katie showing aggression and taking a few liberties!”

Knots: “Doesn’t matter, Sharper. Bam! Platinum Blonde!”

The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Katie Steward!”

Katie gets up and TJ Johnson walks over to Phillips and grabs the microphone. He takes it and walks up the steel steps.

Johnson: “See that Purity Pixie! Katie Steward still has it! Katie Steward is still a star!”

Katie turns to TJ, now realizing what TJ is saying. TJ steps along the apron and steps into the ring.

Johnson: “You can try and judge all your want, but YOUR Goddess is on another level.”

Katie turns to TJ and starts to interrogate him. Katie then asks for the microphone. TJ holds it up in front of her face.

Katie: “You said what about me? You think just because you’re a bit off…claiming you’re a Pixie…Pixies aren’t real. Unlike me, Your Goddess of Desire. And you come in and start to judge me. You’ve just made the biggest mistake of your life! No one disrespects me. No one questions my methods. She tried to question me in the ring…”

Katie points to Treant who is still recovering.

Katie: “And I beat her. So Purity Pixie…”

Katie turns to TJ. TJ shrugs.

Katie: “At Rise to Greatness, I’ll give you a front row seat to my methods because as SCW enters its 18^th year…the 16^th with me in it…the Stewards will reclaim their throne!”

Katie steps off as “Sweet but Psycho” plays and TJ turns and tosses the microphone to Phillips.

Knots: “Sounds like Steward just found out what this was all about and she’s not happy at all. One thing you don’t do unless you want to deal with her is disrespect her!”

Sharper: “And she feels that way. I’ll be curious as to what Purity Pixie has to say about this. But looks like we may see them clash in just over a week or so!”

Katie turns and looks at Treant before going over to the ropes, stepping through and dropping down to the floor. TJ follows and escorts Katie to the back. But as Katie heads to the back, Mr. D walks out from the back. The crowd roars as Mr. D make his way down the rampway.

Sharper: “Business is picking up!”

Knots: “That’s one way to look at it. The boss is joining us!”

Mr. D walks down the rampway and heads to the ring. He focuses on his task at hand, not even acknowledging the crowd as he makes his way to the steel steps. He walks up them and steps into the ring. He then walks across the ring, getting Jason Phillips’ attention.

Sharper: “Looks like he’s going to say something.”

Knots: “My guess – he’s heard enough from Giovanni Aries!”

Mr. D walks over to the corner and Phillips hands him a microphone. Mr. D takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring.

Mr. D: “I’ve had it with all of this…”

The crowd cheers.

Mr. D: “Giovanni! You’re clearly watching the show. I had hoped that you would just go away, but it’s clear that this isn’t going to stop until I give you what you want!”

Mr. D looks down, clearly choosing his next words carefully.

Mr. D: “You can destroy this ring. You can keep disrespecting everyone in this company…but…I’m not going to go down this road with this getting personal by you going after my girlfriend again. Calling in…and ….”

Mr. D looks down, stopping himself.

Mr. D: “This is all going to end. And you know what…it’s all going to end at Rise to Greatness. You’ve bought into this delusion. Thinking I’m some sort of Lizard King when all I’m trying to do is trying to entertain these fans here!”

The crowd cheers.

Mr. D: “Well if this is going to get you to screw off and end this stupid little war…you want me Gio…at Rise to Greatness…I’ll give you just that! Just leave Karina out of it. Okay? Leave my personal live out of it!”

Sharper: “Oh my God!”

Mr. D looks at the main camera.

Mr. D: “I’ll give you what you want. Me and you, Gio. At Rise to Greatness! We can end this all!”

Mr. D sighs as he shakes his head.

Mr. D: “I never thought I’d be getting back into this ring, but this has gone far enough!”

Mr. D pauses.

Mr. D: “Just leave her alone!”

Mr. D steps back.

Sharper: “He’s challenged Giovanni Aries at Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “Why? Why are you doing this-“

Mr. D shake his head.

Mr. D: “You son of a bitch.”

Mr. D brings the microphone down to his side but as he does, the crowd roars as we see Giovanni Aries hop the barricade, having come from the crowd. He rolls into the ring, holding something in his hand. Mr. D realizes someone is in the ring with him and turns around only for Giovanni to get up and nail him in the head with the item he had, his cell phone. Mr. D falls to the mat, rolling over, covering his face. Giovanni just cackles as he walks around the ring. He then dives onto him, taunting him to his ear.

Sharper: “Giovanni was here! He was always here!”

Knots: “He used the one card he knew would get a response and it was always a trap!”

Giovanni moves back and then goes to the microphone and grabs it. He then cackles in it as we see officials running down to the ring.

Giovanni: “I accept and you stupid gullible jackass!”

Giovanni gets up and nails Mr. D with the microphone. Giovanni rolls over, holding his head in pain as officials enter the ring. A couple pull Giovanni back and tackle him down to be sure. The crowd looks on as Mr. D covers up. Dean Black checks on Mr. D as the cameras focus on the screen in the ring.

Sharper: “Mr. D may have just made the biggest mistake of his time in power.”

Knots: “But if he somehow wins?”

Sharper: “I don’t know what to think, Jon.”

Giovanni just looks at Mr. D still cackling as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Bianca Evans is with Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas who is leaning back on a storage crate, looking around.

Evans: “You said she’s perfect. You sure about this?”

Cornelius: “It is perfect. The mix of styles. The unprecedented nature. The lack of English for one of the competitors. This is sure to get the buzz I want.”

Evans: “But it’s not in the Tokyo Dome.”

Cornelius: “That just adds a bit more difficulty for me. That’s why…I want you to demand its at Fanfest.”

Evans: “What? You’re a star. You should be on Rise to Greatness. The main show-“

Cornelius: “I would agree…but you understand…I steal the show without being on it…and with her….It’s exactly what we need.”

Evans: “You’re nuts…what-“

Cornelius holds his hand up.

Evans: “Don’t shush me!”

Cornelius: “I’m not…you know I’m right. You know this will get their attention.”

Evans grumbles.

Evans: “I wanted to walk out at Rise to Greatness, okay!”

Cornelius: “Next year…The long game. This year, we steal the show without us on it. Next year…we’ll have people lining up. For their chance to truly rise to greatness.”

Cornelius nods as Bianca shrugs.

Bianca: “Can’t argue with that…”

The scene cuts away.

Kimberly Williams vs. Autumn Valentine

SCW Television Championship

The opening chords of Paranoid begin to play. Kimberly Williams steps out onto the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. Jessica Lasiewicz walks out with her and joins her as Kim winks at the fans before pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it.

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 Jessica Lasiewicz, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is Kimberly Williams!”

Kimberly slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope. Kimberly then poses in the center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans. Jessica Lasiewicz walks around the ring and goes to the Williams’ corner. The music slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to a corner to await the start of the match.

Sharper: “Just over a week to go before Vengeance challenges Lexy’s Angels, and deals with two other teams in that huge tag title match at Rise to Greatness. Tonight, though, Kimberly Williams is going to try and win the TV title just one week after Autumn won it!”

Knots: “And Jessica out here. Don’t know if that’s because of Lexy’s Angels. Or to counter Lexy or just to scout.”

Sharper: “All valid given how wild the tag division has been. The other teams, the Golden Boys and the Jackass and Big Ass Connection, have had their issues too and this has turned into a bit of chaos.”

A woman’s voice can be heard shouting three letters as the video screens display them in sync.

A
V
W

“Miss Nothing” by The Pretty Reckless hits the PA system as Autumn Valentine walks out onto the stage wearing a black jacket. Across her ring-gear are indeed the letters AVW. She pauses on the stage for a moment before being joined by Lexy Chapel. Lexy watches on as Autumn throws her hands up into the air and screams ‘A-V-W’ at the top of her lungs while making the letters with her hands. Autumn holds her SCW Television Championship belt. Lexy is holding Autumn’s Tag Team Championship belt as Katsumi Yashidi steps out, holding the other Tag Team Championship belt, almost just happy to be there. She throws it in the air…literally, only to catch it and cradle it like a baby.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Lexy Chapel and Katsumi Yashidi, hailing from Los Angeles, California, one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, she wants you to know she still giving Zero Effs, this is AVW, AUTUMN VALENTINE!”

Autumn walks to the ring accompanied by Lexy and Yashidi. She skips up to the apron and jumps up before sliding off her jacket and letting it fall to the floor. She then runs at the turnbuckles, climbing up and once again throwing up the “A-V-W” symbols with her hands while looking into the camera confidently. She jumps from the outside of the ropes to inside of the ring, rolling back to her feet before walking to the ropes and dropping down into the splits and leaning through the ropes to smirk at Lexy. She pushes herself back under the ropes and gets back to her feet. Yashidi dances with the titles as Autumn turns and hands off the TV Championship to the official, Steve Hollinsworth. Hollinsworth steps back and holds the title over her head as Jessica looks across the ring at Lexy and Yashidi.

Sharper: “Katsumi Yashidi with Autumn Valentine and now we have a wildcard. The tag partner Lexy Chapel brought in to support Autumn.”

Knots: “And she’s acting like that title is her baby already. She’s never even been in the ring outside of striking Autumn. She just blasted her in the face.”

Sharper: “I wonder if Lexy may have again overstretched here all to protect Ace Marshall. But that’s another question for later. We need to focus on this match, the TV Title on the line.”

Knots: “Could be an omen. Autumn has the most to lose tonight and at Rise to Greatness. Autumn-Two-Belts to No Belts. And no one wants to be like Adam Allocco!”

The bell sounds. Kim then runs out at Autumn and Autumn covers up as Kim nails her with a hard forearm and then another and another. Autumn falls back into the ropes. Kim kicks her in the ribs and goes to whip her across, but Autumn spins through and sends her in. Kim bounces off and Autumn hits a back elbow. Kim hits the mat and rolls over and to the ropes. She gets up and Autumn heads over to her and forearms her in the jaw. She kicks her in the ribs as the crowd roars with the fast start to the mat. Autumn whips Kim into the ropes. Kim bounces off and Autumn goes for another back elbow, but Kim ducks under and bounces off the other side and then hits a jumping high knee. Autumn hits the mat. She gets up and Kim hits a dropkick. Autumn drops to the mat and rolls to the floor. Kim then looks around as she runs over to the corner climbs up to the top rope. (1) Autumn looks up as Kim dives off, but Autumn moves out of the way. (1) Kim lands on her feet and rolls through. She smiles as Autumn rolls back into the ring. (2)

Sharper: “And Kim Williams maybe more unhinged that ever. She’s just going right for Autumn and then tried to dive on her early.”

Knots: “And she’s alive! She’s loving this!”

Kim turns and slides into the ring and Autumn turns and stomps her in the back and then again before grabbing her and pulling her up. Autumn scoops her up and slams her down. Kim rolls over and gets up and Autumn forearms her in the jaw. Kim falls to the ropes. Autumn whips Kim across and Kim bounces off only for Autumn to run at her and nail her with a flying clothesline. Autumn turns for the pin.

Kim kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up and Autumn grabs her and knees her in the ribs. She then pulls her in and hits a vertical suplex. Autumn gets up and hits an elbow drop. She goes for another pin.

Kim kicks out.

Sharper: “Autumn Valentine working quick. Trying to maybe make this a short one.”

Knots: “With someone like Kim, you now know she’s aggressive. So you don’t want to be in there longer than you need to be! Not with a bigger stage in the future.”

Sharper: “Question here is if there may be a trend. Lexy Chapel had a plan with Gavin Taylor last week. We’re not sure about Adam last week either way. But could she have a timed plan to get her clients out of there if it looks hairy to protect their titles.”

Knots: “And her meal tickets!”

Kim turns and Autumn grabs her and pulls her up. She then wrenches her arm. She goes for a back kick to the jaw, but Kim ducks and spins around Autumn. She grabs Autumn and runs forward with a facebuster. Kim rolls through. Autumn rolls over, holding her face and getting up and Kim smiles and jumps to the middle rope and dives back and catches Autumn, hitting a stunner. Autumn pops up and down. Kim turns and hooks the leg.

Autumn kicks out. She turns and Kim grabs her and pulls her up before hitting a back suplex. She turns and grabs her and pulls her up and whips her into the corner. Autumn staggers out and Kim runs after her and spins around her, locking in a waistlock before hitting a German suplex into the corner. Lexy looks stunned as Yashidi watches, almost intrigued. Autumn rolls forward, holding her head and neck and Kim hooks the legs.

Autumn shoots her shoulder up in time.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Kimberly Williams looked to put Autumn down for good with that German suplex!”

Knots: “No good way to land there. Autumn may be hurt too and Lexy Chapel may need to replace someone else!”

Autumn stirs, holding her head and neck as Kim runs into the ropes, jumping to the middle rope and backflipping back, grabbing Autumn hitting a moonsault reverse DDT. She turns and hooks the leg again.

Autumn gets her shoulder up again and rolls over. Kim sits up next to her and nods before patting Autumn on the head. She grabs her, pulling her up and whipping her into the corner. Autumn hits the corner and leans back. Kim runs after and jumps up for a running knee. Autumn just moves out of the way. Kim hits the top turnbuckle with her knee and staggers out. She turns and Autumn runs out and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Autumn rolls over, moving to her side. She kicks at the mat.

Sharper: “Autumn fighting back. Just dodging Kimberly Williams before hitting a neckbreaker. Nothing fancy, but damn sure effective.”

Knots: “And that’s what she needs. Just time. Time to recover to get back into this.”

Autumn starts to get up and pulls herself up. Kim starts to as well. Kim gets up and turns around and Autumn kicks her in the ribs. Autumn then backs up and kicks Kim in the chest, causing her to pop back up and Autumn then hits a dropkick. She turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope and Kim rolls over and starts to get up. She looks up and Autumn hits a missile dropkick. The crowd cheers. Autumn turns and crawls over and goes for the pin.

Kim kicks out. Autumn rolls off as the crowd roars. Kim rolls over as Autumn looks up. She looks around as Kim slowly gets up and Autumn gets up and forearms her in the jaw. Kim staggers back before coming back with a hard right. Autumn falls back to the ropes and kicks Kim in the ribs. She goes for the Pink Whisper, but Kim pushes her into the corner. Kim then shoulders her twice in the ribs. She grabs Autumn pulls her out of the corner. Kim turns and climbs up to sit on the top rope.

Sharper: “Kim counters and now Autumn down. Maybe thinking something high-risk of her own!”

Knots: “Autumn better think quick then!”

Sharper: “These two laying it all on the line here in this one!”

Autumn staggers up to her feet and Kim dives off, going for the blockbuster, but Autumn ducks. Kim hits the mat and rolls over and Autumn grabs her and rolls her up in a small package!

The crowd roars. Autumn rolls over as Kim looks up. She turns. Yashidi slides into the ring and throws her arms up as Lexy celebrates on the floor.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and STILL SCW Television Champion, Autumn Valentine!”

Autumn gets up and Yashidi hugs her, Autumn at first covering her face to be sure. Autumn then turns and is handed the TV title before Yashidi runs over to Kim and grabs her. Jessica rolls into the ring as Autumn turns.

Sharper: “Autumn Valentine retains, but Yashidi is going after Kim!”

Knots: “Or is she? She’s just happy to be in there!”

Sharper: “Jessica Lasiewicz certainly thinks so!”

Yashidi is pushed back by Jessica. Kim turns as Yashidi rolls over. Autumn then turns and nails Jessica, knocking her down. Yashidi, however, grabs something from her tiny pockets of her outfit before spraying something on her boot. She then grabs something else before turning, and lighting her own boot on fire! The crowd roars and Yashidi goes for a kick on Jessica, who ducks and rolls out of the ring. The crowd ohs as Kim, now on the floor, looks up and points to her.

Kim: “I want one!”

Kim turns and runs over to Jessica as Jessica is more stunned than anything as both Lexy and Autumn are also stunned. Kim shakes Jessica.

Kim: “I like her! I like her!”

Sharper: “My God! Katsumi Yashidi just lit her own boot on fire and tried to kick Jessica Lasiewicz!”

Knots: “Okay, so she fits. She’s as nuts as Lexy Chapel, just in a different way!”

Sharper: “And Kimberly Williams is enamoured. Talked about a wild card! Autumn and Lexy are both surprised!”

Katsumi turns to Autumn as she says “What?” Lexy quickly grabs the lighter from Katsumi who then throws her arms in the air as Kim just grins in her direction.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen again. This time, we see Artemis standing in the background while Xander walks out of the shadows behind her and walks over to the corner.

Xander: “This is not the fight I wanted. But it is the fight that will guarantee what I want. A fight against James Evans. Should he ever return…should he ever recover….”

Xander pauses.

Xander: “Another injured at my hand. That will change…it has to. That’s not who I want to be. Not anymore. It’s why I’ve retired the Martial Bane. It’s why I don’t want to be the man who is only feared. I want to be the man who in that ring is feared for skill, not brutality. But there is one man who I will become the brutal Executioner of day’s past. James Evans…and to get that match, he needs to recover, and prove he is the monster he claims to be…but I need to win the interim US Championship. To force the rematch. To force him to want to reclaim his title and make it whole again.”

Xander looks at the camera.

Xander: “To fight against these three, all of whom have their own motivations, it will not be enough as nothing is as personal as my fight here. I win, I control my destiny. Simple as that. Sorry for your desire for a new challenge, to break through the glass ceiling, or to enter the record books. It will all be dwarfed by my skill and drive at Rise to Greatness!”

Xander looks at the camera as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as the Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of several SCW stars including Konrad Raab, Lucas Knight, Drake Hemingway, the Jackass and Big Ass Connection, Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas, Shilo Valiant, and the Golden Boys.

Sharper: “The night before Rise to Greatness, on July 24, we will be live from SCW fanfest for the final hype for Rise to Greatness. Along with Drake Hemingway facing Lucas Knight, Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas looking to fight a classic with Brandi Lynn Tucker, and so much more.”

Knots: “Shilo Valiant will be there to respond to some of what we’ve seen tonight. All the big names too.”

Sharper: “And we’re told the Golden Boys have an announcement of their own.”

Knots: “Oh no….Adam’s in rehab?”

Sharper: “We’re told Adam is debuting a new movie…And given his ties…”

Knots: “Can we do that? At least we’re on cable!”

Sharper: “It will be an interesting night and we know all of the other teams in the Tag Team Championship fourway will be present at Fanfest. We could have some last minute fireworks before the big show in Los Angeles on July 25!”

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe. Deanna Frost walks out with her. The two start to head to the ring. Selena Frost proudly holds the SCW World Championship over her shoulder.

Sharper: “Selena Frost is just over a week from defending the SCW World Title against Ace Marshall in the main event of Rise to Greatness. A moment so many dream of.”

Knots: “And after so long focusing on helping others, to be there herself. It was an unlikely path but here we are. Just as unlikely – Ace Marshall is who she’s facing!”

Sharper: “They do have a history. They have faced each other in the past. In fact, Selena ended Ace Marshall’s last title reign, several years ago.”

Selena and Deanna head to the ring and Deanna runs up the steel steps. She walks along the ropes and holds them open for Selena. Selena steps into the ring and looks at Deanna. Deanna enters as Selena and her share a few words with one another before Selena, smiling, goes over to the corner. She’s handed a microphone. Selena then walks over to the middle of the ring. The music fades out as the crowd cheers a bit.

Selena: “Fans…we’re almost there!”

The crowd cheers.

Selena: “Ten days and I enter this ring for the Unbelievable Main Event I’ve been wanting my entire career. To stand in the main event of Rise to Greatness, not just for the World Title, but DEFENDING this championship.”

Selena looks at the title as the crowd cheers.

Selena: “And this year, I’ve said it time and time again. It’s as good as I could hope. With my wife back by my side. With my sister, Regan, who will be in Los Angeles to see me compete…with the World Title on the line…”

Selena paces a bit.

Selena: “Now did I think it would be against Ace Marshall. No. Not at all. I didn’t think he’d have the discipline to make it through the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal again. I underestimated him. One on one…I underestimate no one. And some people may be thinking back to last week, when Ace Marshall attacked me from behind, showing that he’s just like everyone else. Just like Asher Hayes. Just like Cid. Just like Infamous. If that’s how you’re going to do it Ace…I’ve been through that fight time and time again.”

Selena looks up at the crowd.

Selena: “And on the other side of it, I walked out holding this.”

Selena holds up the World Championship.

Selena: “So Ace, if you want to show a side of you that everyone claims exists…I said a few weeks ago, we could play our greatest hits. You could mention Disney. I’ll mention your motivation and lack of taking things seriously. I should have mentioned that you tendency to take the easy way out. This time though you don’t have a mentee, a student who you’re trying to use to get ahead. You’re now part of Lexy’s Angels! You’re going to take the world by storm.”

Selena scoffs a bit.

Selena: “Doing that in a whirlwind of chaos. Bringing in Cassidy. Bringing in Yashidi. All to help ensure she holds more gold and you can have no distractions. Is it working? I guess we’ll find out this Sunday. Will it help you win the title…Not on your life!”

The crowd roars.

Selena: “See True Believers, I-“

Lexy: “-will lose at Rise to Greatness as LexyCorp rises ascendent to become MULTIPLE, MULTIPLE time champions!”

The crowd boos, although some cheer, as Lexy Chapel emerges from the back, now with Ace Marshall. Marshall has a smug look on his face. Notably, he’s holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.

Lexy: “Get used to saying it Selena. You’re going to lose! Lose! Lose! Lose! Because I am the greatest manager in SCW. Autumn…Double champion! Ace…soon to be Double champion…Cassidy Carter, FINALLY Champion…and see all because Ace stepped up, driven by my motivating techniques. PATENT PENDING….”

Ace turns to Lexy, a bit intrigued.

Lexy: “Motivated by the hot sex he’s having Autumn Valentine.”

Ace shrugs as Lexy and Ace walk to the ring.

Lexy: “And going to be ready, at a level of cardio you can only DREAM of. You had a chance to have a soft landing, back in the warm arms of Lexy’s Angels, but NOPE! You’re too good for it. Well, too bad that Ace Marshall is too good for you!”

Selena: “We’ll find out in the ring, won’t we.”

Lexy: “Exactly, we will!”

Lexy reaches the ring and walks up the steps. Ace follows before Ace stops and asks for the microphone. Lexy hands it to him. Ace steps into the ring.

Ace: “Look, Lexy can speak on the greatness of her managerial skills and they are, indeed, top notch. I always wanted to have my wife doing things for me. And here we are! But let’s face it Selena…this is nothing like last time. Not only am I clearly doing better with cardio…”

Lexy gives a cheesy smile and thumbs up. Ace nods and turns back.

Ace: “But I’m not carrying a naïve half-wit to the World Championship. I’m not trying to deal with a Sexy, Flawless Airhead who thinks she’s actually amazing, when she’s a good time with the lights out…”

Knots: “Hey! You son of a bitch!”

Sharper: “Easy…”

Ace: “And there’s no happy endings in this world. At least not for you.”

Ace shrugs.

Ace: “Unbelievable main event. What are you, five? Do you want unicorns and mermaids coming from the sky and sea too. I’ve been there before. Trust me, it’s not unbelievable when you’re damn good. And you know what…underestimate me all you want. All of 2021…people have done that…and I’ve made the World Title picture my bitch for this year. And now, I’ll just take it and so I can have some more fun.”

Ace looks at Selena as the two go eye to eye.

Ace: “And then I’ll have a kick ass party. I’ll have hot sex, apparently…and the only thing unbelievable will be how short your last reign will be. Good news though…everyone you care about can watch you fail! How about that?”

Ace holds up his hand for a high-five.

Ace: “And we can do it together!”

Ace smirks. Selena focuses on him.

Selena: “Talk big Ace. I’ve had your number before. You may have been there, but at least this time, you don’t need to worry about whether your career will end. I’ll just kill your title hopes for the time being. And LexyCorp, Lexy’s Angels, whatever the hell you’re called, can enjoy whatever else that can scavenge from the opportunities you’re being pulled away from. And will it be worth it?”

Selena glances back at Deanna.

Selena: “For me…it will be.”

Ace shrugs and then slides the Tag Title down his arm. Deanna warns Selena and Ace swings, aiming for Selena’s head. Selena ducks and Ace steps through. Selena then turns as Lexy goes to grab Selena, but misses and Selena nails Ace in the forehead with the SCW World Championship. The crowd roars as Ace hits the mat and rolls over, rolling to the floor. Lexy, flustered, turns and goes after Ace, sliding under the bottom rope and joining him on the floor. Selena turns and picks up the microphone, walking over to the ropes.

Selena: “I told you that I’ve been through this enough. I’ve been struck by titles, I’ve been beaten down by groups, and I’ve stood tall. So Ace…bring your best, because at Rise to Greatness, I will bring mine! BELIEVE IT!”

“Kings and Queens” by Ava Max plays as the crowd looks on and cheers. Ace turns to the ring and just backs up. Lexy frantically checks on Ace as Ace rubs his forehead, checking for blood.

Sharper: “I don’t know if Ace was angry or Ace just saw a chance.”

Knots: “Probably the latter knowing him. He can’t miss a cheap shot it seems!”

Sharper: “Selena firing back and getting the last shot before Rise to Greatness in ten days!”

Selena stands tall in the ring as Deanna stands with her. Lexy looks in the ring, yelling at Selena as Ace tries to pull Lexy away. Lexy keeps focused on Selena as the scene cuts away.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Cid Turner vs. Christy Matthews follows.

Sharper: “It’s main event tonight. Christy Matthews, Syren’s former ally in Infamous, faces off against Cid Turner, live, and next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Cid Turner vs. Christy Matthews

The opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system. The fans cheer as we cut to the back. We cut to an area of the crowd where we see Christy walking through. Her fists are taped and she’s wearing a red ring jacket with red hood pulled up over her head. Behind her we see Christopher Richter accompanying her.

...E B D O N E N T E R T A I N M E N T P R E S E N T S...

...C H R I S T Y M A T T H E W S...

Christy pauses, her head down for a moment before extending her arms in the mock crucifix pose. After a moment she starts walking to the ring with Richter close behind. When she approaches ringside, she doesn’t even break stride, simply vaulting over the guardrail and toward the ring apron where she jumps up, quickly ascending the turnbuckles and extends her arms again in the mock crucifix pose.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening! First, introducing, from the City of Angels, accompanied to the ring by Christopher Richter, this is Christy Matthews!”

She steps up onto the top turnbuckle and then jumps down to the ring, taking off her jacket and throwing it into the corner. She then drops to her knees, extending her arms out again before collapsing back into a seated position in the corner.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews, a long-time friend of Syren, facing Cid Turner tonight. But it’s not just that. Christy Matthews is always thinking about what it can do for her career.”

Knots: “Do you blame her? This is someone who has been at the top. In just over a week, she hopes to finally win the one title she’s never won. But either way, tonight, she could beat one of the most successful people of the last year and help Syren. Lots there.”

Sharper: “Indeed, but Cid…who knows where he’ll be. He and Syren, again, having another confrontation and it got personal there. We’ll see what this all means.”

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

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Denver, Colorado, he is Cid Turner!”

"My little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy

One day you'll grow up and be distressed

One day you'll grow up and reject everything

I've set out for you"

Cid continues his walk down the ramp and keeps his eye on the ring while continually muttering to himself. Cid reaches the ring. Cid climbs up the steps, slowly walking across the apron to the corner and pulling himself up onto the second rope, standing on the turnbuckle. He takes a deep breath as the crowd continues to give a mixed reaction.

"My only dear long wasteful son

One day you'll wonder what you've become"

The music begins to fade out as Cid climbs down from the ropes and enters the ring. Cid turns and leans back against the corner while stroking his overgrown beard.

Sharper: “Cid Turner noting an attraction to Syren earlier. But now, with everything else, his match against Syren – it has title hopes attached.”

Knots: “That’s what Syren wants. But probably what Cid wants too. Asher Hayes could get his title shot? Or Cid could use it to get back to where they were!”

Sharper: “The question is whether Syren is going to get back involved tonight or not. That may determine how this match goes. Our final match before Rise to Greatness weekend!”

The bell sounds. Christy steps out as Cid watches her. Christy then goes for a spin kick to the head. Cid jukes back and to the ropes. He then walks around the ring. The crowd looks on as Christy watches him again and then goes for a straight kick. Cid jukes back again. The two circle still before Cid lunges for Christy, but Christy kicks him in the ribs. Cid grimaces and Christy forearms him in the jaw. Cid falls to the mat. He rolls over and gets up and Christy forearms him again. Cid falls to the corner. Christy follows up with a shoot kick to the chest and then grabs him and whips him across the ring. Cid runs across and stops at the corner. Christy runs after and Cid gets a boot up, but Christy blocks it and throws it down. She forearms him in the jaw and then hits a shoot kick to the chest and then another before jumping up to the middle rope and hitting another kick to the head. Cid pops back and falls forward, face first to the mat before rolling to the floor. (1)

Sharper: “Christy cracks Cid upside the head with a hell of a kick and Cid goes down!”

Knots: “Cid just dropped and right out to the floor!”

Christy rolls to the floor after him. (1) Cid turns and Christy nails him with a clothesline. Cid hits the mats. (2) He rolls over and Christy grabs him and drags him over to the barricade. (3) She goes to drive him into the barricade, but Cid elbows her in the ribs and then second time. (4) He hoists her up and drops her chest first on the barricade. (5) Christy falls back. Cid grabs her and turns and rolls her into the ring. Christy rolls over. Cid slides in after. Christy starts to get up and Cid gets up and dives towards her, elbowing her in the back of the head, forcing her down. Cid rolls her over for the pin.

Christy kicks out. She rolls over and Cid gets up and grabs her. He clubs her in the back and then runs her into the corner. Christy turns and Cid kicks her in the ribs and then again.

Sharper: “Cid turning this around. Hard kicks in the corner.”

Knots: “Not like Christy’s, but still doing the damage. Hard to breathe.”

Cid grabs Christy and whips her across the ring. Christy reaches the corner and goes to float up and over, but Cid catches her on his shoulder. He turns and goes to run forward before Christy spins out into a reverse STO. The crowd ohs. Christy rolls Cid over and hooks the leg.

Cid kicks out. He rolls over and moves to the ropes. Christy grabs him and rolls him up with a school boy.

Cid kicks out again. Both get up and Christy hits a straight kick to the ribs. She runs across the ring, bounces off and Cid counters with a back drop up and over. Christy spins through to the apron. Cid then just hits a back elbow and Christy falls off the apron to the floor. Cid turns and steps through to the apron. (1)

Sharper: “Back to the floor here. Christy tried to counter, but Cid, who love him or hate him, has shown his skills and instincts are still strong.”

Knots: “Just drilled her in the mush with that elbow. Christy could be seeing stars here. And if not, she’ll be seeing Cidnay!”

Cid leans back as Christy starts to get up. (2) Cid then steps forward and hits a somersault dive off the apron into Christy, taking her down. The crowd ohs. (1)

Sharper: “And Cid! Cannonball off the apron and taking down one of last year’s Hall of Fame entrants!”

Knots: “Hall of Famer on Hall of Famer violence here!”

Cid turns and grabs Christy. (2) He winces a bit and drags her up before rolling her into the ring. (3) He glances at the entrance way just to be sure before sliding in after. Christy starts to get up and Cid watches her. Christy turns and Cid nails her with a running clothesline. He turns and goes for the pin.

Christy gets her shoulder up. Cid gets up and turns and grabs Christy. He pulls her up and then runs her into the corner.

Sharper: “Cid Turner taking it to Christy Matthews. Again back in the corner.”

Knots: “You wonder what’s really motivating him these days. Is it to do good for Asher? Is it this destiny that he and Asher believe? Is it to get close to Syren?”

Sharper: “I don’t know. I can’t tell you. Cid Turner has been one of the hardest to read. He’s been just recently starting to get that confidence and in the ring, that’s where he’s generally been the most confident. Could it be all of the above?”

Cid chops Christy. The crowd woos. Cid then looks around before chopping Christy again. More woos. Christy then chops Cid back. The crowd woos and cheers. Christy chops him again. More woos. She steps up and chops him a third time before raking his eyes. The crowd cheers as Cid falls back and Christy pushes him into the ropes and then goes to fire him off, but Cid spins through and sends her in. Christy bounces off and Cid steps up and Christy hits a flying headscissors. The crowd cheers. Both get up, Cid a bit discombobulated and turns into Christy who hits a huge dropkick to the jaw. Cid hits the mat. Christy then jumps up and hits an elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

Cid kicks out. Christy rolls off and starts to get up. Cid stirs and Christy runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a dropkick to Cid’s knees. Cid falls hard to the mat. Christy gets up and hits a leg drop to the back of his head. She then turns and exits to the apron.

Sharper: “Christy turning the tempo up and now going to the top rope. Some high risk maybe!”

Knots: “Hit him good and you quickly become the favourite at Rise to Greatness to crown the interim US Champion!”

Christy climbs up to the top rope. Cid starts to get up and staggers to his feet as Christy dives off and hits a crossbody, but Cid rolls through.

Christy kicks out. Both get up and Cid steps towards Christy who hits a superkick to the jaw. Cid falls back and through the ropes to the apron. Christy looks at Cid and then turns and runs to the corner and jumps to the middle rope and dives back to grab Cid, but Cid throws her down to the floor. Christy lands hard and rolls over, wincing in pain. Cid then drops down to the floor. (1) The crowd boos as Cid grabs Christy and then runs her back first into the barricade by the rampway. (2)

Sharper: “Cid again, using the barricade to his advantage!”

Knots: “There’s almost a desperation, a respect. Sees any risk and immediately gets the advantage.”

Cid then grabs Christy and scoops her up and slams her down on the mats. (3) The crowd ohs. Cid looks around before grabbing Christy and dragging her up. (4) He rolls her into the ring. Cid slides in and Christy stirs only for Cid to grab her from behind, drive her down into a reverse backbreaker and then a second one before hitting the Ode to Caesar. The crowd ohs. Cid reaches for the leg and covers her.

Christy rolls her shoulder up and rolls over. Cid turns and looks around before starting to get up. He turns and grabs Christy. He pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. Cid then whips her into the ropes. Christy bounces off and Cid lowers his head just a moment too soon. Christy kicks him in the chest. Cid pops up and Christy jumps up and hits the Far Far Away. The crowd ohs as Cid pops up and then falls back to his back. Christy goes for the pin.

Cid shoots his shoulder up. Christy rolls off and looks up. She then starts to get up.

Sharper: “Only two! The Far Far Away only goes two!”

Knots: “Cid however got a mouthful of the mat!”

Cid stirs and rolls over as Christy gets up. Cid staggers up to his feet and walks right into a shoot kick from Christy. Cid hits the mat and Christy jumps up and hits the Little Red Press. She hooks the leg.

Cid gets his shoulder up again. He turns over and rolls over. Christy grabs Cid and slowly pulls him up. She clubs him in the back before throwing him down with a Russian leg sweep. Christy rolls over. She turns and exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. She gets to the top rope and looks down at Cid. She dives forward and goes for a double stomp. Cid rolls out of the way. Christy rolls through. She gets up and turns and runs at Cid who lifts her up and hits a hot shot, driving her face first into the top turnbuckle. She falls to the mat and Cid leans forward, folding her up into a pin.

Christy kicks out. Cid falls back and rolls over.

Sharper: “Cid caught Christy coming in. But Christy digging deep!”

Knots: “That desire to beat a potential number one contender. It’s too much for her.”

Sharper: “Her personal drive. It’s similar to Syren, but predicated on some different things.”

Christy rolls over and starts to get up and Cid grabs her and hits a back suplex. He turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope and gets to the top rope. He loses his balance a bit, before stopping himself and catching himself and resteadying himself. But as he does, Christy gets up and runs over and nails him in the ribs. She nails him a second time before climbing up to the middle rope. She hooks Cid up as the crowd cheers and Christy hits a superplex. Cid hits the mat, arching his back in pain and rolling over to his side. Christy rolls over and crawls to him before rolling him back to his back. She falls over him for the pin.

Cid shoots his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Only two!”

Knots: “Cid landed hard. Christy too. But Cid still got that shoulder up. Still refusing to fail in front of Asher…wherever the hell he is!”

Christy rolls over and looks at Cid. Cid stirs and Christy grabs him and pulls him up. She looks around before pulling him in and setting up for the Happily Never After. The crowd roars. Cid however pulls out and rolls up Christy in a small package!

Christy kicks out. Both get up and Cid kicks her in the ribs and grabs her arm and hits the Sovereign Takeover. The crowd ohs. Cid rolls her over and leans back on her.

The crowd boos a bit. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner via pinfall, Cid Turner!”

Cid rolls off and starts to get up.

Sharper: “Cid Turner showing again, he may be a hard get. Only Selena Frost has been able to really stop him!”

Knots: “Christy Matthews nearly had him. Syren, I hope was watching-“

Sharper: “We need to go backstage! Backstage!”

Backstage, cameras see Syren being thrown into the backdrop of the interview area. Syren falls over and rolls over. We then see Asher Hayes stepping over and pulling the top of the backdrop and throwing it down on Syren.

Asher: “Hey! Syren! Miss me!”

Cid gets up in the ring, seeing this, looking around before notably saying “He’s here?!” Backstage, we see Asher Hayes then stomp away on the backdrop, with Syren underneath. Officials runs into the scene.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes is here! And he’s jumped Syren!”

Knots: “Cid’s even surprised!”

Sharper: “Get him off of her! Get him off!”

Asher gets a few more shots in before backing away and laughihng.

Asher: “See you at Rise to Greatness. Cid’s going to get me my title shot!”

Asher then stomps the backdrop once more as he then looks at her as Cid gets up in the ring, still confused and the scene fades to black…