Breakdown - July 22, 2020

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Asher Hayes standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

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

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Four days away from Rise to Greatness XVII, we roll into Milwaukee for some parting shots!”

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

Sharper: “Hello again everyone! Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside, and tonight, we have some big matches just days before Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “We know we’re going to hear from a lot of people, but we have a big main event. Jake Starr faces Tommy Valentine to cap it all off!”

Sharper: “Matt Hodges will be action, as will Alistaire Allocco. Tune up matches to make sure both are ring ready given their respective leg injuries. Along with that, Ace Marshall and Aaron Blackbourne will meet in what is sure to be a classic.”

Knots: “We’re days away from the biggest night of the year. Tonight’s going to be explosive!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

He doesn’t do his normal entrance, instead just heading to the ring. The pyro shoots out behind him anyway as he makes his walk down the rampway. He heads to the ring and steps up the steel steps. He looks around the arena before entering the ring. He then walks across to a microphone waiting for him.

Sharper: “We kick off Breakdown tonight with a man who as a lot on his mind. Owen Cruze is just days away from facing Giovanni Aries.”

Knots: “We saw the footage last week and it messed with Owen. Giovanni somehow convincing Owen that not only he was speaking to his dead father, but that his dead father was upset with him. That’s screwed up!”

Sharper: “And it makes you wonder what Giovanni Aries is doing. Either way, we’ve been told that Sasha has effectively banned the Wonderland from the arena to protect Owen and others. But this Sunday, no such protection.”

Owen grabs the microphone and looks at it before walking back over to the middle of the ring. He then looks around as his music fades out. Owen takes a moment and walks over to the ropes. He takes a deep breath as an “Owen!” chant starts to echo throughout the arena. Owen looks around, listening to it. He then nods a bit.

Owen: “Thanks for that…”

Owen steps off and walks back to the middle of the ring.

Owen: “You know, I’ve been spending a lot of time in my head the last two weeks.”

Owen pauses.

Owen: “I believed I talked to my dead father and not only that…that he was disappointed in me because I was fighting the Wonderland…that I sold my soul for whatever success I have in this ring.”

Owen stops for a moment.

Owen: “At first I was pissed off at Giovanni Aries…who’s apparently not allowed in. To protect me…”

The crowd boos.

Owen: “Nah…it’s probably a smart move. Or at least was…”

Sharper: “What’s that mean?”

Owen stops again.

Owen: “Then I was pissed off at myself. I believed my father would have said anything like that. Anyone that knows my father knows that he would have wanted me to stand on principles. Not some delusional ramblings.”

Owen stops again.

Owen: “That took me some time to come to terms with.”

Owen then looks up.

Owen: “And then I was angry at Giovanni again. Because he caused me to think all of that. Because he’ll weaponize anything just because he can. He’ll EXPLOIT…just like he claims the Lizard Kingdom would. And all that crap aside, I actually bought in. And thanks to Peyton, to Aaron, to Alistaire….to Jennifer….to Kelcey….I’m standing here now.”

Owen looks around as the crowd cheers.

Owen: “I’m standing here now, trying to come to terms with the one thing I wasn’t ready to face…that I had disappointed my father. In this last year, I’ve won the World Title. I beat Syren in singles action. I beat my uncle in what is his last match.”

Owen looks up again.

Owen: “I know I didn’t disappoint him. I know that he’d be looking down on my proud. Because I know him. And that I doubted that just once…Giovanni…you may be banned tonight because Sasha thought it would be best for me…she was wrong. It’s best for you!”

The crowd erupts in cheers as Owen’s voice gets more confident.

Owen: “Because if you came out here right now, I may do something I’d regret, but again I’d know that at the end of the day, my father would stand by me. Kelcey would stand by me. And frankly, Giovanni, after everything you’ve done…attacking Mr. D, attacking Kelcey, getting in my head….I don’t care if in your mind, I am batting for the Lizard King team, but you’ve been trying to win me over to your side for a long ass time, and well, Giovanni, two weeks ago, you made up my mind…because Giovanni, I don’t want whatever the Wonderland claims to provide. I just think it’s one big pile of crap that you’ve gotten everyone to buy into. Now I’m not going to get cute like Ace Marshall and burn it down. I’m not going to even fight on your terms like Jason. I’m going to have you come to this ring at Rise to Greatness and if the Wonderland is so damn great, you’ll kick my ass.”

The crowd boos a bit.

Owen: “Too bad I’m not going to let that happen. Because simply put, you’ve made it damn clear in my head. I’m not only fighting for me, but for Mr. D, for Kelcey, for my father who’s memory you pissed on because you thought it would gain you points, you pathetic delusional son of a bitch!”

The crowd roars and the “Owen” chant returns. Owen looks out at the crowd.

Owen: “And I’m going to make you pay for that, the way it needs to be done, in the middle of this damn ring at Rise to Greatness!”

Just then, we see Peyton Rice coming out from the back, trying to get Owen’s attention. She jogs down to the ring. Owen turns and heads over.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice coming out, but seemingly to tell something.”

Knots: “Owen’s on fire. He’s ready to go for this Sunday.”

Owen then exits the ring and Peyton turns and heads with him. The crowd buzzes as they head to the back.

Sharper: “Whatever it is, he’s going.”

Knots: “Gotta be serious-“

Sharper: “Sorry, Jon. It’s Giovanni Aries. He and the Wonderland are outside in the parking lot!”

Owen and Peyton head up the rampway and through the curtain. We then cut backstage and wait a moment before Peyton and Owen walk out of the tunnel.

Owen: “He’s here.”

Peyton: “Yeah, but you can wait. You can-“

Owen turns and looks around before going over to a pile of piping for the scaffolding and grabs one and starts to head down the hallway.

Peyton; “Okay then. Don’t do anything you’ll regret, Owen.”

Owen: “No…I have to do this.”

The crowd cheers as Owen continues down the hallway. He takes a few steps before stopping and we see Kelcey Wallace waiting.

Peyton: “I tried to stop-“

Kelcey: “Peyton, it’s fine…you sure, Owen?”

Owen: “One hundred percent.”

Kelcey: “Then let’s go.”

Peyton: “Kelcey?”

Kelcey: “He’s ready for the consequences. That’s all I care about.”

Peyton: “Me too then.”

The crowd roars as Owen is already down the hallway, holding the piping. The camera follows Owen with Kelcey and Peyton behind him. The crowd cheers as they head over to a set of doors and Owen opens them and steps out. We then see Dean Black out there and some security guards. Giovanni Aries is heard.

Giovanni: “Ah Owen! Have I opened your eyes finally?!”

The cameraman gets out as Owen steps forward and swings the pipe toward Giovanni. He backs up and cackles a bit as Cain Adams steps forward. Security quickly gets between the two groups as Giovanni just looks on. Cain tries to get to Owen as Peyton and Kelcey stand with Owen. Dean Black stands between the two groups.

Owen: “Opened my eyes wide! Hope you’re ready Sunday!”

Giovanni laughs a bit.

Giovanni: “Hope Kelcey enjoys what she’ll watch! Lando too!”

Owen lunges again, but is stopped by Black and security.

Black: “Get them off the property!”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries taunting Owen Cruze, but Cruze standing up!”

Knots: “Taunting Kelcey Wallace too and she’ll be at ringside in Cruze’s corner!”

Sharper: “What a start here on Breakdown! Tensions already running high!”

Security starts to split off, some keeping Owen back, as Peyton and Kelcey now start to help get Owen back. The others go to get Giovanni Aries, Cain Adams and Alice Ames away as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Glory Braddock vs. Kelsai Adamson-Mason

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system...

Phillips: “The opening contest tonight on Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from London, England, she is The British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million bucks and grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.

It's burning down, it's burning high
when ashes fall the legends rise
We burned it out oh my oh why
When ashes fall the legends rise

Throat is dry, my vision's fading
I'm paralyzed and left here waiting
Taking time just one step forward
Won't lose my mind, I'm here to stay

The British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before stepping through the ropes and into the ring. Once in the ring Glory heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. Then the music dies down slowly.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock days away from challenging for the SCW Adrenaline Championship and facing tonight, the woman Peyton Rice faced last year at Rise to Greatness weekend.”

Knots: “A lot of similarities too. Their careers have circled around each other. Glory knows that. She’s hoping that’s going to cause some down in Peyton days before.”

“Let Love In” plays as the crowd roars. A few moments pass before Kelsai Adamson-Mason walks out from the back, with Amy Chastaine. She smiles at the crowd before starting to make her way down to the ring.

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

Getting to the ring, Kelsai jumps from the floor to the ring apron before she steps through the ropes, reveals her simple all white attire, and goes to her corner, smiling and waving enthusiastically, before she gets ready for her match, with Amy keeping watch from the corner outside.

Sharper: “Kelsai Adamson-Mason will be one of many in the Brawl to Settle it All. Sasha deciding to allow effectively some chaos this Sunday and in the process, hopefully ending some issues between some competitors.”

Knots: “Wonderland is invited. We’ll see if they show up though. But Kelsai may be better off focusing on the US Title opportunity at Apocalypse that comes with the match!”

The bell sounds. Kelsai and Glory look at one another before the two step up and lock-up in the middle of the ring. The crowd cheers as Kelsai and Glory push back one on another and Glory moves into a side headlock. She pulls back and then grabs the arm and spins through and into an arm wrench. Kelsai winces and somersaults forward. She nips up and then hip throws Glory down. Glory gets up and shoves Kelsai back. She steps back and Glory steps up and grabs Kelsai in a side headlock. She drags her back to the middle of the ring. Glory then this time, turns to the arm and then wrenches it again before moving into a hammerlock. Kelsai reaches up, then down. Glory steps back and Kelsai grabs Glory’s head. She jumps up and drops down, snapmaring Glory down. Glory rolls through. Kelsai gets up. She runs into the ropes. Glory steps up and Kelsai shoulders her down.

Sharper: “Kelsai knocks down Glory as she steps up.”

Knots: “Didn’t plant and Kelsai had all of the momentum!”

Glory looks up and Kelsai runs into the ropes. Glory rolls toward her. Kelsai hops over and bounces off the other side. Glory gets up and jumps up for a leapfrog. Kelsai ducks under and bounces off the other side and jumps up with a dropkick. Glory hits the mat. Kelsai goes for the pin.

Glory kicks out. Both get up and Kelsai grabs the arm of Glory. She then wrenches it and whips her into the ropes. Glory bounces off and Kelsai hits a hip toss. She cartwheels through and goes for a dropkick. Glory hits the mat. Kelsai goes for the pin.

Glory kicks out and rolls to the floor.

Sharper: “Glory taking a powder as Kelsai Adamson-Mason making sure she’s in a good place mentally, physically, and overall in that ring!”

Knots: “She looks like this this Sunday, she’s got a shot! Especially if Gold works with her!”

Glory walks around. (1) Kelsai gets up and Glory goes over to the steel steps. She stops. (2) The crowd boos her as Glory turns and snaps at the crowd. Kelsai waits. (3) She walks up the steel steps and along the apron. She enters the ring and looks across. Kelsai asks her if she’s ready. Glory looks away before then lunging at Kelsai and kicking her in the ribs. The crowd boos. Glory spins her into the corner and kicks her in the ribs. She then nails her with a couple of hard rights, getting a warning from the referee before Glory grabs Kelsai and whips her across the ring. Kelsai goes up and goes to float over as Glory runs after. Glory stops early and Kelsai lands only for Glory to grab her and hit a snap back suplex. She bridges up.

Kelsai kicks out. She rolls over and Glory turns and grabs the arm of Kelsai. She flips Kelsai to a seated position and Glory then holds up the arm. She starts to set up for the Shekinah Glory, but Kelsai starts to move to the ropes. Glory holds on and smirks.

Glory lets go and backs up.

Sharper: “Glory was going to try and end it there. Looking for the Shekinah Glory! Kelsai had it scouted. Kelsai, a student of the game!”

Knots: “A lot of tape on Glory. If you don’t think Amy had her watching it, well, you’re an idiot!”

Glory waits as Kelsai starts to get up. Glory then moves in and kicks her in the ribs. Glory whips her across. Kelsai bounces off and Glory hits a back drop. Kelsai rolls over and gets up and Glory kicks her in the ribs and hits a vertical suplex. She gets up and runs into the ropes and jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a leg drop. She goes for the pin.

Kelsai kicks out. Kelsai rolls over and Glory grabs her and pulls her up. She then scoops her up and slams her down in front of the corner. Glory moves to the corner and jumps to the top rope and hits a split-legged moonsault. She hooks the leg.

Kelsai kicks out again. Glory nods before getting up and stomping Kelsai in the face. Kelsai rolls over and grabs at the ropes.

Sharper: “Glory in one sense admiring the heart of Kelsai-“

Knots: “Then trying to snuff it out.”

Sharper: “A stomp to the head. Just some disrespect. That new tone we’ve seen from Glory Braddock in much of 2020.”

Kelsai starts to get up and Glory nails her in the ribs with a shot. She then pulls her back and hits a reverse DDT. Glory gets up and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. The crowd boos. Kelsai starts to get up and looks up and Glory goes for a missile dropkick. Kelsai moves out of the way. Glory hits the mat and she pops up only for Kelsai to jump to the top rope with a springboard and dives back with a crossbody into a pin.

Glory kicks out. She rolls over and Kelsai runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a dropkick to the knees of Glory. She hits the mat. She starts to get up and Kelsai hits a roundhouse kick. She falls onto Glory for the pin.

Glory gets her shoulder up. Kelsai rolls off and gets up. She grabs Glory and pulls her up before hitting a snap suplex. She swivels her hips, holding on and hits a second snap suplex before getting up and hitting a third snap suplex, this one in position by the corner. Kelsai turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She gets to the top and Glory gets up and runs over. She grabs Kelsai, but Kelsai blocks it and nails her with a shot and then another, pushing her down. She then gets up and hits a swanton bomb. The crowd ohs. She turns and hooks the leg.

Glory shoots her shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Kelsai turns and starts to get up. Glory rolls over.

Sharper: “Only two. Kelsai has to stay on her though!”

Knots: “She’s facing the number one contender to the Adrenaline Championship. You take this win if you can get it!”

Glory stirs and Kelsai grabs her and pulls her up. She hits another snap suplex. Glory rolls over. She stirs as Kelsai looks at her and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and then goes for a running clothesline, but Glory ducks around, catching her arm and locking in a full nelson before throwing her back with a release full nelson suplex. The crowd ohs. Kelsai rolls over. Glory smirks and goes to the corner. She climbs up to the top rope and then turns to Kelsai and dives off with the London Plunge. The crowd ohs. Glory crawls forward and hooks the leg.

Kelsai shoots a shoulder up. The crowd roars. Glory shakes her head and gets up and grabs Kelsai. She pulls her up and then kicks her in the ribs. She runs into the ropes, and goes for the scissors kick. Kelsai sidesteps. Glory spins around and Kelsai hits a spear. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Glory thought she had an opening to take Kelsai down!”

Knots: “But she moved! And then a spear!”

Sharper: “Something Glory may suffer from Peyton Rice this Sunday!”

Kelsai then turns and moves to the corner as Glory holds her ribs in pain. Kelsai then jumps to the middle rope and then the top rope and goes for the Double Shot. Glory gets her knees up though. Kelsai pops up, standing up from the impact, holding her ribs before Glory moves and grabs her arm and locks in the Shekinah Glory. The crowd boos. Kelsai struggles a bit, but Glory quickly hooks the hold in. She turns as the crowd boos more. The official checks on Kelsai as she starts to fade. She slowly falls to her side. The official checks on her again, taking a moment, before getting up and calling for the bell. The bell sounds. The crowd boos as Glory holds on for a moment longer. Amy grabs the ropes to step in, but Glory lets go and rolls back.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Glory Braddock!”

The crowd boos. Glory gets up and looks around.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock fighting Kelsai right to the end. Kelsai’s speed had its moments, but Glory caught Kelsai with one mistake and right into the Shekinah Glory.”

Knots: “Experience over youth and speed. What Glory is hoping works for her this weekend against Peyton Rice for the Adrenaline Championship!”

The crowd continues to boo as Glory Braddock has her arm raised. She then turns and walks over to the ropes and looks around before exiting to the floor. She heads to the back.

Backstage, we see Jaina Lancaster walking over to Lexy Chapel who is sitting on the floor.

Jaina: “Uh…Lexy…you okay?”

Lexy looks up. She then gets up to her feet.

Lexy: “No…just…no…”

Lexy looks at Jaina and then around.

Lexy: “You were sent by SCW…”

Jaina: “Well yeah, I work here.”

Lexy: “Then I don’t want to talk to you. You’re going to try and stop me. The SUPER INTELLIGENT BEAR NEEDS TO BE STOPPED! YOU WON’T STOP ME! I’ll go through anyone to do it. Even Xander! Yeah! Xander!”

Lexy gulps and looks around before heading off. As she does, she turns the corner and walks into someone, falling back. She covers her face. We then see Ace Marshall step forward.

Ace: “Uh…Lexy…you okay?”

Cookie Dreams then runs over and starts to help Lexy up.

Cookie: “Oh goodness. You fell over. Here. Let me help you up! I just heard you! You have a bear to fight! They can be tough, but I hope you’re only doing it with KABLAM Labs approved products!”

Lexy gets up and looks around.

Lexy: “Oh no…..a real bear. Like grrr…roar….and slash your throat out!”

Ace: “Cookie…different bear.”

Cookie: “Oh…well we don’t kink shame at KABLAM Labs!”

Lexy: “Whatever! I’ll go through both of you too! NO ONE WILL STOP ME FROM STOPPING THE DANCING BEAR!”

Lexy turns and storms off as Ace nods. Jaina walks over to Ace.

Jaina: “Ace…Cookie…you’re not with Cassidy?”

Cookie: “We’re sharing notes! See!”

Cookie pulls out a duotang and holds it up, letting the pages flail.

Jaina: “Duotang?”

Ace: “Yeah, some weird Canadian word. You’re Canadian?”

Cookie shakes her head. Derek then comes back with two coffees and hands one to Cookie.

Cookie: “Okay…so, let’s go over everything again. Big moment here for us.”

Jaina just nods.

Jaina: “I’ve leave you be.”

Ace: “Thanks.”

Ace turns back to Cookie as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Ridley Ellis vs. Erica Eden

The opening of “Faith” by Ghost fills the arena as smoke obscures the entrance. A few seconds in Erica Eden walks through as the smoke disperses. She wears a black leather jacket over her gear, black tights and halter top, black boots, all trimmed with silver studs.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, from New York City, New York, she is Erica Eden!”

Erica makes her way to the ring as her music jumps to the chorus, the words appearing on the Tron:

I am all eyes
I am all ears
I am the wall
And I'm watching you fall
Because
FAITH IS MINE!

Erica goes up the ring steps and steps through the ropes. She removes the jacket as she goes to the center of the ring, then slings it over her shoulder, posing with the other hand on her hip. She then slowly smiles and turns, swishing the jacket around before tossing it to the outside. The music fades as she goes to her corner.

Sharper: “Erica Eden will be getting ready for her first Rise to Greatness weekend. She’s got to be having a unique experience at the side of Josh Hudson.”

Knots: “That could come to a stop tonight. Ridley Ellis has been taking no prisoners!”

"Fake It" by Seether starts playing and Ridley's Manager Lester Damron comes out first followed by Ridley and his valet/girlfriend Ali Damron.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Lester and Ali Damron, from Parts Unknown, he is Ridley Ellis!”

They come down the aisle toward ring together, ignoring the hostile, booing crowd who already don't like them. Only Lester has a smirk on his face. Arriving at the ring, Ridley walks up the steps and gets inside, while Ali goes to his corner outside, giving him instruction before the bell and Lester goes over to join the announce team for this match.

Sharper: “Ridley Ellis looking to send a message to Konrad Raab and we’re joined here by Lester Damron.”

Knots: “I’m sure we’ll hear just that.”

Lester puts on the headset as the bell sounds. Ridley steps up and swings at Erica. Erica ducks and spins around. Ridley turns and stalks her a bit. He goes for a lunging clothesline. Erica ducks again.

Lester: “I always said it’s not good to play with one’s food. But if that food is trying to fight, you need to pin it down. And Ridley is going to show just that here if Erica isn’t ready.”

Sharper: “She’s been trained by one of the best in Josh Hudson.”

Lester: “Training isn’t everything, Mr. Sharper.”

Ridley takes a deep breath as Erica keeps watching him. He then lunges again, but this time, Erica jumps up and wraps her arms around Ridley’s arm and taking him down with a rolling armbar. The crowd roars. Ridley turns and holds onto his arm as Erica keeps trying to hyperextend it.

Knots: “Well she may be pinning Ridley Ellis down!”

Sharper: “Great flying armbar! Ridley in trouble if he loses that grip.”

Lester: “He won’t. He knows what’s at stake.”

Erica keeps trying to pull as Ridley then rolls over and gets his knees under him. The crowd roars as Erica tries to push and Ridley goes to stand up, but Erica then lets go and spins around and takes Ridley down with a drop toe hold. The crowd cheers. Erica turns and hooks the leg and moves to the ankle. Ridley however gets up before hitting a vicious back kick, catching Erica in the jaw. She falls to the ropes.

Sharper: “Erica showing great skill, trying to move from one hold to another.”

Lester: “Perhaps I underestimated her. She has good instincts. Too bad, Ridley does too, as that kick showed.”

Knots: “He also doubles as a dentist. The force of that kick!”

Erica gets up and Ridley gets up and clubs her in the back violently before nailing her again and then just lifting her up and tossing her across the ring. Erica rolls over and gets up in the corner. Ridley runs at her and nails her with a running knee to the ribs. He rears back and knees her again and then a third time. She falls over to the ropes and Ridley places his foot on the back of her head.

Ridley steps off as Ali motions for him to do so. Ridley walks around the ring as Erica coughs and grabs at the ropes. She spins around and Ridley hits a discus punch, knocking her down. Ridley goes for the pin.

Erica shoots a shoulder up. Ridley gets up and we then hear a roar from the crowd as Konrad Raab walks out from the back, dressed ready to fight.

Sharper: “Ridley Ellis getting two, but we have company.”

Lester: “Now this, this is a mistake.”

Knots: “Last week he made one. Still took Ridley down.”

Lester: “And lost the match. You can get lucky, but you need to win the war.”

Raab heads to the ring as Ridley turns to the ropes. Ali tells him to turn back to Erica. Ridley turns around and Erica Eden suddenly hits a vicious Lariat of Fire. Ridley hits the mat.

Knots: “Hello!”

Sharper: “She just knocked Ellis off his feet!”

The crowd roars. Erica goes for the pin.

Ridley kicks out. Erica gets up and Ridley slowly does too. He turns and Erica hits a spinning heel kick. Ridley hits the mat. He rolls over and stirs and Erica goes for the leg and takes him down with a double leg takedown. She then grabs at the leg. She tires to again turn him over for the Serpent’s Coil, trying to get the ankle lock in first before going for the grapevine. Ridley grits his teeth and fights again before flipping forward. Raab reaches the ring and Erica falls into the ropes right by him. Ridley gets up as Ali just smiles as Raab glances at her. Ridley then grabs Erica from behind and pulls her back into a vicious short-arm clothesline to the back of her head. Erica stirs and Ridley drags her up before hitting the Seize the Day. Ridley goes for the pin.

The crowd boos as Ridley then gets up and steps forward. Ali taunts Raab to get in. Raab doesn’t hesitate, entering the ring.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Ridley Ellis!”

Lester: “How nice…waited until the end of the match. Now he’ll learn that was a poor choice.”

Sharper: “Raab coming in as Ellis has won. And here we go!”

Raab enters and nails Ridley with a hard European uppercut and then another and another before Ridley falls into the ropes. Raab grabs him and whips him across the ring. Ridley bounces off and Raab runs at him and nails him with a clothesline. The crowd roars as Ridley gets up and moves to the corner. Just as he does, we see the woman who attacked Raab last week, followed by Crystal Zdunich a few feet behind her. The woman enters and runs over as Ridley blocks a hard right from Raab and the woman clubs Raab. Raab falls over to the ropes. The woman heads over and stomps away on him as Zdunich turns and goes over to Raab to, joining in.

Sharper: “That woman again! Crystal Zdunich with her. And they’re going after Raab!”

Knots: “Zdunich is facing Eden this Saturday. Guess she thinks she’s down!”

Ridley goes to step forward as Lester Damron, who has left the announce table, gets his attention and tells him to stop. Ridley rolls to the floor. The crowd boos as he starts to walk away. Raab covers up as Zdunich and the woman get their shots in, before Erica gets up and runs over and grabs Zdunich from behind and hits a release German suplex. Zdunich rolls over and Eden gets up as the woman turns and looks at her. Erica watches her and then Zdunich as the woman moves to the middle of the ring. Raab starts to pull himself up as Erica gravitates to him. Ridley Ellis and the Damrons merely leave the ringside area and head to the back.

Sharper: “Eden helping Raab and now its two on two!”

Officials however run to the ring as the crowd boos. Crystal rolls to the floor, turning away from the ring. The woman backs away slowly and steps through the ropes to the floor, joining her. Eden and Raab look on as the crowd boos

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Crystal Zdunich and the woman walking backstage as Jaina Lancaster heads over to them.

Jaina: “Crystal…can I get a word? First off, who is-“

The woman walks over and grabs the microphone.

Woman: “The name’s Maria, Maria Salvatore….and any other questions about me…can be answered one way…Screw Konrad Raab!”

Jaina: “Alright…well, Crystal, you followed Maria out there. In the process, you had a brief taste of Erica Eden, who you’ll face along with Holly Adams.”

Crystal stops and turns to her.

Crystal: “Nice to meet you Erica…you’ll regret throwing me like you did. As for Holly…we meet again…I look forward to it!”

Crystal and Maria then walk off as Jaina watches them leave.

Damian Angel vs. Matt Hodges

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

The opening guitar riff of Queen’s “I Want It All” and Matt Hodges makes his way out from behind the curtain to momentous boos from the crowd. He pays no heed as he walks down to the ring, smirking. The fans sing “Matt Hodges sucks!” in unison with the chorus of the song.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Miami, Florida, he is World Class, Matt Hodges!”

Hodges slow moves up the steps, wipes his foot on the apron, and gets into the ring. He walks into the opposite corner and pulls on the top rope. “I Want It All” dies out as the fans continue to chant “Matt Hodges sucks!”

Sharper: “Matt Hodges is just days away from facing Alistaire Allocco. He wanted Allocco in action. He’ll get that tonight. But Hodges, who gave Alistaire that injury, will also be in action tonight.”

Knots: “And we could see that match canned. Both are nursing leg injuries. This is SCW testing them out. They’re both cleared. But not only, they want to make sure a wheel doesn’t fall off at the biggest night of the year. Are both match ready?”

Sharper: “Part of why you see this match and Alistaire’s. Damian Angel now respects Alistaire. He’ll hold off to a degree. Jay Gold respects Alistaire too. So this is more to ensure there’s some sparring for both too.”

The opening lines of The Rasmus' "Lucifer's Angel" begin to play over the crowd suddenly, without the introduction of the song...

Behind those eyes lies the truth and grief
Behind those beautiful smiles I've seen tragedy
The flawless skin hides the secrets within
Silent forces that secretly ignite your sins

Damian Angel steps out onto the top of the ramp , inciting boos from the crowd. He looks at the crowd. The lights in the arena all turn off, leaving the sight of pitch black. As the chorus strikes up, a red spotlight begins to follow Angel to the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Hell, Michigan, he is the Hellbound Messiah, Damian Angel!”

By the end of the chorus, Angel has rolled toward the centre of the ring, pulling himself to one knee. Damian runs his hand over the canvas before pounding his right fist down upon the SCW logo, immediately springing to his feet thereafter. As this verse goes on, Damian unfastens the clasps of his rope, letting it drop down to the mat behind him. He glares out over the crowd. Angel climbs onto the middle rope and outstretches his arms, bringing them together in an 'X' formation as he looks down towards the pits of hell. He repeats this process on the other three sides of the ring, and after the last one he hops off the turnbuckle.

Sharper: “As mentioned, Damian Angel respects Alistaire. The idea here is if Matt isn’t ready, he’ll pull off.”

Knots: “Not just that, he probably can smell the BS if Hodges tries to pull what he did against Peyton Rice or Alistaire Allocco weeks ago.”

The bell sounds and Hodges heads over, limping slightly, and nailing Damian with a forearm shot. He then kicks him in the ribs before grabbing Damian and snapmaring him out. Damian rolls over and Hodges drives an elbow to the upper chest. Damian stirs and Hodges gets up and grabs him and hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. Damian winces and Hodges floats over.

Damian kicks out. Hodges then gets up and dusts his hands. He walks over to the official and pats him on the shoulder. He turns to the nearby camera and gives a thumbs up.

Hodges: “I’m good. Warmed up! Knee is fine!”

Hodges knocks on his knee, wincing a bit, before turning and going to walk off. Damian gets up.

Sharper: “Hodges is just acting like he’s done!”

Knots: “Guess he’s warmed up. Got a suplex off. Moving on with his life!”

He starts to head off and Damian gets up and walks over and grabs him. He spins him around. Hodges rakes his eyes. He then grabs Damian and turns and throws him through the ropes to the floor. Matt turns.

Hodges: “He’s done too!”

Damian then grabs Hodges by the leg and pulls him to the floor. Hodges turns and Damian hits a chop. The crowd woos. He then hits a throat thrust. (1) He grabs Hodges and runs him over to the ring apron, driving him face first into it. Hodges staggers back. (2) Damian grabs him and rolls him into the ring. Hodges slowly staggers up and Damian slides in. Hodges turns and Damian clotheslines him down. Hodges rolls over and gets up and Damian chops him hard. The crowd woos. Hodges staggers back to the corner. Damian then chops him again. More woos.

Sharper: “Damian doesn’t look good Mr. Hodges and Damian’s wearing out the chest of Hodges!”

Knots: “Damian wants to test out his chopping swing!”

Damian then whips Hodges across the ring. Hodges staggers across. Damian runs after and nails him with a running clothesline. He then backs up and scoops Hodges up and hits a backbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

Hodges pushes him off. He turns and rolls over, waving off Angel. Angel gets up and stomps Hodges in the chest. Hodges winces and Damian grabs him and drags him up again. He then hooks him by the head and hits a snap suplex. Hodges rolls over and moves to his knees by the corner. Damian turns and heads over and Hodges suddenly grabs him and hits an exploder suplex into the corner. The crowd ohs and boos. Hodges rolls away. He kicks out his leg, to get the blood moving, as he pulls himself up.

Sharper: “Hodges counters and Angel landing hard in the corner.”

Knots: “Those posts don’t move. Can’t go too far there!”

Angel remains down as Hodges gets up and limps over and grabs him by the head. He pulls him out before hoisting him up and hitting a back suplex. Hodges then turns and grinds his forearm in the face of Angel. Angel pushes away. He rolls over and Hodges gets up. He then grabs Angel and hits a knee rake to the side of his head. Angel rolls over to the ropes. He uses them to get up and Hodges grabs him and hits another back suplex. He rolls over for the pin.

Angel kicks out and rolls over. Hodges grabs him. He pulls him up and whips him into the corner. Hodges then heads after, but Angel gets a boot up. He then runs out and clotheslines him down again. Hodges rolls over and gets up and Angel kicks him in the ribs, grabs his head and then hits the snap bulldog.

Sharper: “Angel with the bulldog. Spinning down and driving him down.”

Knots: “Fighting through whatever Hodges is throwing. Hodges is showing that knee can’t be too bad. He’s able to suplex him around.”

Hodges rolls over and Damian gets up and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a powerdrive elbow. He then grabs him and drags him up. He then places his head between his legs. He hoists him up and powerbombs him down. Damian turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. He dives forward and goes for a double stomp. Hodges rolls out of the way. Damian rolls through. He gets up and turns and runs at Hodges and Hodges catches him and hits a second exploder suplex into the corner. The crowd ohs. Damian rolls over as Hodges gets up. Hodges grabs him and drags him up. He then hooks him up by the head and hooks his leg before hoisting him up and throwing him over with a fisherman’s brainbuster. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Driven down onto his head. Hodges even hooking the leg for added leverage.”

Knots: “Angel has to be out!”

Hodges rolls him over and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and then boos. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Matt Hodges!”

Sharper: “Hodges winning here. More just pushing through at the end. That knee looks alright.”

Knots: “Had to hoist him up!”

Sharper: “And Alistaire Allocco better be ready. He will have a tough challenge this Sunday.”

Knots: “If he gets through tonight.”

Hodges gets up and limps over to the ropes. He then holds his arm up. He glances back at Damian and then the official before dropping down to the mat and rolling to the floor. He then starts to walk around the ring a bit gingerly. The camera focuses on him before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Aaron Blackbourne vs. Ace Marshall

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “My Name” by From Ashes To New begins, the lyrics starting about eight seconds into the song. White lights slowly begin to envelop the stage as we see that smoke has also begun to engulf it. The Tron also comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations, as well as clips of his various artistic endeavors including writing, painting, drawing and digital art. During this, we see a figure standing in the smoke, but that and the lighting make it impossible to tell who the silhouette belongs to. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the sides of the stage in sync with the silhouette throwing his arms in the familiar raised and outstretched pose, the smoke clearing almost as if on command to reveal the creative soul himself, causing the fans erupt into cheers.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

The lights start to come back on, although they're both dimmed and rotating between every color in the spectrum to the beat of the song, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile. As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, the lights going out again as white spotlights suddenly come on and converge upon him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment, also letting the lyrics of the song serve as a reminder of exactly who he is and why he does this. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring as the lights completely return to normal, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne is hoping to finally get the monkey off his back; to get Shilo Valiant out of his life.”

Knots: “He’s challenged him, at Shilo’s stage, at Rise to Greatness. It’s going to end one way or another!”

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

ADRENALIZE ME

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

Phillips: “His opponent, making his way to the ring, coming in from Las Vegas, Nevada, Ace Marshall!”

Ace casually strolls down the ramp. Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Making his way to the corner, he climbs up it before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up as the crowd cheers him on. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the audience before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for an official to grab just as the match is about to be underway.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall out here alone. This could be a hell of a match here too. Two competitors who are World Championship calibre.”

Knots: “Blackbourne getting close twice. Ace has held it. That could be a difference maker. At some point, Aaron has to start becoming an is, not a never was.”

The bell sounds. Blackbourne and Marshall circle the ring. They then lunge and lock up in the middle. Blackbourne drops down and around and into a waistlock. Ace reaches around and then grabs his arm. He pulls out and under and into an arm wrench. Blackbourne rolls forward and then cartwheels up. He then wrenches Ace’s arm. The crowd applauds a bit as Ace then walks over to the ropes and uses them for a backflip. He then forearms him in the jaw and spins Blackbourne into the corner. Ace moves in and goes for a hard right. Blackbourne blocks it and spins Ace in and knees him in the ribs. He then grabs him and whips him across the ring. Blackbourne runs after as Ace bounces off and just up and over Blackbourne with a leapfrog. He stops and Blackbourne turns around and Ace hits an arm drag takedown and holds on. Ace smirks.

Sharper: “Ace with the arm drag and you can see both feeling each other out.”

Knots: “Also pushing each other early. Trying to see what they have in mind. Both are always thinking in there.”

Ace and Aaron get up and Ace then pulls Aaron down by the hair and goes for an elbow drop. Blackbourne rolls out of the way. Marshall gets up and Blackbourne kicks him in the ribs and then hits a jumping knee to the jaw. Ace falls to the ropes. Blackbourne grabs him and whips him across. He bounces off and Blackbourne hits a back elbow. Ace hits the mat and Blackbourne turns and jumps up and hits a knee drop. He geos for the pin.

Ace kicks out. Both get up and Blackbourne forearms Ace in the jaw once and then again. He pushes him to the ropes and goes to whip him across. Ace spins through and sends Blackbourne in. Blackbourne bounces and Ace catches him in a waistlock, spinning around him, but dropping down by pulling Blackbourne’s legs out from under him. Ace then jumps up and hits a double stomp to his back. The crowd ohs. Blackbourne rolls over in pain. He gets up and Ace kicks him in the ribs, double underhooks him and suplexes him over.

Sharper: “Great suplex by Ace as he starts to pick up the pace.”

Knots: “Maybe he’s looking to let Blackbourne’s creativity get him going. He’s going to have to figure a few things out given that a few people want his head this Sunday!”

Sharper: “Could still happen tonight. Clyde Sutter, for one, isn’t one to follow rules!”

Blackbourne stirs and gets up and Ace scoops him up and slams him down. He goes for the pin.

Blackbourne kicks out. Both get up and Ace forearms him in the jaw and then kicks him in the ribs. He pulls him out and double underhooks him. He tries to hoist him up, but Blackbourne fights it and lifts Ace up and over into a back drop into a pin.

Ace bridges up. The crowd roars. They spin around and Ace counters into a backslide.

Blackbourne rolls through. Ace gets up and Blackbourne hits a front dropkick. Ace falls to the ropes. He gets up and steps forward and Blackbourne grabs his arm, wrenches it and hits a knee to the ribs before pulling him into a gutwrench and then a powerbomb.

Ace kicks out. Blackbourne rolls back. He starts to get up and Ace does too. Blackbourne forearms him in the jaw. Ace falls to the corner. Blackbourne then shoulders him in the ribs before grabbing him and whipping him across. Blackbourne then comes off in a rounding way and jumps up for a knee. Ace moves out of the way. Blackbourne hits the top rope and steps back and turns and Ace kicks him in the ribs, hooks him up and hoists him up only to drop him stomach first on the top rope. Blackbourne hangs up and Ace walks over and grabs him. He goes to pull him out, but Blackbourne turns him around and pushes off the top rope and hits a reverse DDT. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Always thinking. Always fighting. And the reverse DDT!”

Knots: “Ace was thinking of something. A cutter maybe and Blackbourne said, no. Let’s do this instead!”

Blackbourne hooks the leg.

Ace kicks out. Blackbourne gets up and grabs Ace and pulls him up. He then hits a European uppercut. Ace falls to the ropes. Blackbourne whips him across. Ace bounces off and then launches him up. Ace goes in the air and lands chest first on the top rope. Blackbourne runs into the ropes and Ace staggers back and Blackbourne nails him with a running rolling kapo kick. The crowd ohs and Blackbourne goes for the pin.

Ace gets his shoulder up. He rolls over. Blackbourne gets up and grabs him. He pulls him up and then goes for a vertical suplex. Ace spins through and lands behind him. He cuffs Blackbourne in the back of the head. He steps forward and turn around and Ace kicks him in the ribs, double underhooks him and hits a backbreaker. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Ace caught Blackbourne and just muscles him up for the backbreaker.”

Knots: “Can just also shock him. Blackbourne stopped dead right there.”

Ace walks around the ring. Blackbourne rolls over and starts to get up and Ace runs over and hits a running knee lift. Blackbourne falls to the mat. Ace then turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Blackbourne and dives off with the Air Marshall. He then hooks the leg.

Blackbourne gets his shoulder up. Ace rolls off. He gets up and jumps up and hits a knee drop. He then glances at the entrance way before turning back, pulling Blackbourne up. He then whips him across the ring. Blackbourne bounces off and Ace hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He hooks the leg.

Blackbourne gets his shoulder up again. He turns and Ace gets up and grabs him. He forearms him in the jaw and then again before whipping him into the corner. Ace runs after and clotheslines him. He backs up and Blackbourne staggers back and Ace then hooks him up and hits a side belly to belly suplex. Ace gets up and exits to the apron.

Sharper: “Ace starting to build momentum and Blackbourne taking a lot of punishment.”

Knots: “Shilo Valiant is just watching this all. Probably from home. He’s not getting hurt.”

Sharper: “He’s also not been in the ring since Taking Hold of the Flame. We talked about warming up and conditioning earlier when Matt Hodges was out here.”

Ace climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. But Blackbourne gets up and nails him in the ribs. He nails him with a hard forearm and then jumps up and hits a pump kick to the side of the head. Ace falls to a knee. Blackbourne then gets up and climbs up to the middle rope and then then top rope. He grabs Ace and hooks him up before looking around and hitting a top rope superplex. The crowd ohs. Both crash to the mat.

Sharper: “Both land hard! Ace got the worst of it!”

Knots: “Blackbourne’s already thinking about what’s next!”

Ace grimaces in pain as Blackbourne rolls over. He looks around and then moves to the corner. He climbs up to the top rope and then glances back and hits a moonsault onto Ace. The crowd ohs. He hooks the leg.

Ace gets his shoulder up. Blackbourne rolls off. He looks around. He then gets up and grabs Ace and drags him up. He then hooks him by the head and hits a vertical suplex into his knee. Ace rolls over in pain. He starts to get up and Blackbourne runs into the ropes, bounces off and goes for a running knee. Ace ducks and then steps behind him. Blackbourne turns around and Ace kicks him in the ribs and hits a DDT. He throws his arm over him.

Blackbourne gets his shoulder up again. Ace rolls off.

Sharper: “DDT! Only two!”

Knots: “He got all of that. Trying to dim the creativity by targeting the head!”

Ace gets up and grabs Blackbourne. He lifts him up. He then goes for the Olympic slam, but Blackbourne gets free. He then grabs Ace and hits an arm-trap German suplex into a bridge.

Ace kicks out just in time. Both get up and Blackbourne lifts him up and goes for the Pull the Trigger. Just as he does, the lights go out as Shilo’s spotlight returns. Aaron hesitates for a moment.

Knots: “Shilo’s spotlight!”

Sharper: “Not this again! I thought he had moved on!”

Blackbourne then hits the Pull the Trigger. Ace staggers as Aaron runs into the ropes, bounces off and goes for the Unchained Creativity, but Ace dodges and runs into the ropes, himself, and then hits the One Eyed Royal. The crowd ohs. Ace turns and goes for the pin.

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Ace rolls off.

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

Sharper: “Marshall wins, but that spotlight causing a brief pause from Blackbourne. That may be the difference.”

Knots: “I think so. I think it just caught Blackbourne. Shilo Valiant playing his little games.”

Ace gets up as his music plays as the lights return to normal. Ace looks around and shakes his head. He pulls away from the official and rolls to the floor. He looks under the ring and grabs a steel chair. He then lifts it up and looks around. He then stops.

Sharper: “And Ace Marshall now with a chair!”

Knots: “I think he’s waiting for Sutter! I’m stunned Sutter didn’t come out during that one!”

Ace looks around as he heads over to the entrance way. He then stops and looks around before starting to head to the back, still holding the chair. Aaron Blackbourne rolls over, holding his jaw, and looks up. He just looks disappointed. He starts to get up when the lights then go out. The crowd roars. The lights remain off for a few moments.

Sharper: “Now what?”

Knots: “Not spotlight. That’s a plus, right?”

Sharper: “Is there another message or-“

The spotlight returns and we see Shilo Valiant standing in the ring, with blue paint dripping off him and his arms outstretched. The paint drops onto the canvas.

Shilo: “Come on Blackbourne! Show the world what creativity you can paint on this canvas!”

Shilo laughs as Aaron Blackbourne looks at Shilo. The paint continues to drip, the camera catching it as Blackbourne just looks at Valiant. Valiant then leans over.

Shilo: “Or will I have to force you into making one worth looking at!”

Blackbourne just looks at Valiant as he steps up, defiantly. Shilo then points to him.

Shilo: “You can start now!”

Shilo extends his arms, causing more paint to drip to the canvas. The camera remains on him for a few moments longer as Aaron Blackbourne refuses to bite and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Clyde Sutter walks down the hallway backstage, alone, without Mason Van Stanton. Jessica Winters heads over to him.

Jessica: “Clyde, can I get a word?”

Clyde smirks and turns.

Clyde: “This will be fun.”

Jessica: “Just curious why you stayed backstage. I figured you’d be out there to take another round with Ace Marshall.”

Clyde: “Ya think I’m just a blunt instrument. I got some sharpness to me too and well, I figured I’d like Ace tire himself out. Big night this Sunday. Right, Xander…plan to prove that you’re still the Executioner….I plan to show you it aint happening. Chris Cannon gonna win a title shot…nope. Ya can keep being second fiddle to ya broad. Christy Matthews…cap off the Hall of Fame ceremony with a second shot at the US Title…get used to disappointment at Rise to Greatness weekend again….Oh…and I’ll snap Ace and Cassidy in two too for good measure. I’ll pop Cookie and fight a bear too…The new Executioner will be havin’ fun this Sunday.”

Clyde turns to Jessica.

Clyde: “Good enough answer?”

Jessica: “Thank you.”

Clyde smirks and heads off as the crowd boos.

The arena goes dark and silent. The video package starts, with the lyrics of “Style” by Taylor Swift began to play over the arena, the package shows Sienna Swann in many of her runway walks and shoots, entering the ring with the red carpet rolled out and paparazzi taking pictures on track with the music...

You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye…
And I got that red lip, classic thing that you like….
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time….

The lyrics suddenly stop at the sound of a record scratching, the video turns from color to black and white, showing Sienna pacing the hallways distraught, how she reacted after her losses of the World Championship, screaming from the top of her lungs. The footage then revs back up, in color showing Sienna spreading her golden wings, posing with the World Championship and other numerous titles, then seen with her beautiful smile, along with The Truelove Twins and Laura Steinbeck, then with Chris Cannon…

'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style.
You've got that long hair slick back, white t-shirt.
And I got that good girl faith and a tight little skirt.
And when we go crashing down, we come back every time….
'Cause we never go out of style, we never go out of style…

Just then the music stops at the scratch of the record. The video distorts one more time. It shows Sienna after the End of the Year Battle Royal, after Taking Hold of the Flame, Retribution, running her fingers through her hair, Chris trying to pull her away, Xiomara jumping in between Sienna and Sasha, when all you can hear is Sienna’s voice….

“Beauty, Allure and Elegance, this is what I wanted to bring to the SCW, but you just wouldn’t let me. The People meant something, it was all for them, yet instead those listening to my voice right now slapped the Angel in the face, falling from the heavens and her perch only to land in this hell you call a sport. I am here not for Fashion, or to make this place any less disgusting. For The People, those in charge and the millions who broke my wings? Vengeance is mine……

Avenge The Fallen.”

The video stops after showing Sienna fallen on the mat. It goes dark, when suddenly the rift of “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace begins to play, a lone spotlight centers in the entrance way where Sienna Swann stands with Xiomara Diaz. She looks out at the crowd as they boo loudly. She just starts to make her way down to the ring. Xiomara hops to the ring, waits for Sienna to get on the apron before climbing to the second rope. Sienna hops over landing on her feet in the ring, Xiomara steps in and stands by her as Sienna poses, holding her arms up. She looks at the crowd defiantly before walking across the ring. She demands a microphone.

Sharper: “The Fallen Angel, the Avenging Angel as she says, will have a date with Jordan Majors in four nights at Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “And Majors better be ready. Sienna Swann is out for blood.”

Sienna is handed one by Phillips and turns back to the middle of the ring. She looks out at the crowd as they boo her as the music fades out. Sienna brings the microphone to her mouth and pauses allowing the boos to resound all over. Sienna just keeps scanning the arena.

Knots: “She’s popular in Milwaukee!”

Sharper: “That’s one way to put it.”

Sienna Swann finally begins to speak.

Sienna: “Boo all you want. You are in the presence of perfection.”

The crowd boos some more.

Sienna: “I don’t know what else I need to say to make that clear. Then again, this Sunday, I may be able to make that exclamation point that I need to make right now…and it will be at the expense of Jordan Majors!”

The crowd cheers hearing Majors’ name.

Sienna: “Want to cheer her? Go for it!”

The crowd cheers some more.

Sienna: “She’s come in and after being lost for so long, taken under the wing of Bree Lancaster, she had a place. It was where she should’ve been. To think that she could be consistently at our level. It’s not my fault that I’m blunt and honest. That’s just who I am. Don’t get me wrong…she can have her moments. When she won the Trios Tournament buy-in…when she and Bree worked together to nearly get it all done and win the Trios Tournament….she could also deceive everyone into thinking she could ever match me…lasting over an hour in the Taking Hold of the Flame. Cute Jordan…”

Sienna shakes her head.

Sienna: “That’s the problem…you’re just cute. Just like Jake Starr these days. His actions, his efforts…all cute. Just like his attempt to fight for you a few months ago. When I put him down…and you had to then prove you were as shady as we all figured. Having to grab me by the head and driving me to the mat. All because well…I knew Jake was a bad influence on you. And I’m right.”

The crowd boos.

Sienna: “You now think you’ll be challenging for the World Championship…that you’re a top level star. What other lies have your brother and your new friends, the Helms family, put into your head? You had a family. One that looked out for you, not just in the ring, but in terms of this sport. You could’ve had a long career recognizing that you’re NOT at my level. But now…all of that will be cut short.”

Sienna shakes her head.

Sienna: “You can try and copy me all you want. I hear people talking about you being the next best thing. People talked about me replacing Kelcey. I never replaced someone who was always second to me…the issue for you…you’re not even ranked. You’re on this Cinderella run and it all comes to an end. Not just your time at the top…oh no…your career. And all of this is from one moment…that moment where you turned your back on me, on Bree, on Jaina…and for what? You get the crowd to cheer you?! You don’t have to have more awkward family dinners with your brother. NONE of that matters Jordan when you’re never going to experience either again after this Sunday. Jake likes winners. It’s why he tags along with David…when will he turn on him…and as for the rush of the crowd….[bleep] them.”

The crowd boos loudly as Sienna looks at the camera. Just then “Nightmare” by Halsey plays as the crowd cheers. Sienna Swann rolls her eyes and turns as Jordan Majors walks out from the back, microphone in her hand. She looks down at the ring and starts to head down.

Sienna: “You may want to stay up there. I mean, I get that you may want your last walk down this rampway-“

Jordan: “I don’t give a damn what you’re saying because I’m tired of hearing an unhinged lunatic throwing a tantrum everytime someone doesn’t bend their knee to you. That’s your problem with me, right?”

Jordan walks down to the ring.

Jordan: “One thing I share with my brother, since you’re so sure on blaming everything on him…We have a rebellious streak.”

Jordan then walks up the steel steps.

Jordan: “And frankly, Sienna, if you want to just take me out, I’ll give you the chance now.”

Jordan steps into the ring. She steps forward.

Jordan: “Come on Sienna…you’re so sure of it all. And I mean you blame SCW and Sasha for all of your failings. Why not hurt her? You’re so sure I’m beneath you, that you could remove a main event and laugh in her face. Right? Keep talking big, Sienna. I see right through it.”

Sienna: “As I said, this Sunday, is the exclamation point. Because I will end their so-called next big thing…and prove there is only one place I belong…challenging for the World Championship.”

Jordan: “Yeah, yeah yeah…give the classic you and Bree hope to give. The problem is Sienna, this time, you won’t have someone to pay off. You won’t be using your feminine wiles on Sasha…or me for that matter. I see how wretched you really are. Just like how all these fans so through your For the People BS last year!”

The crowd cheers.

Xiomara may be here, but I’m ready for that…and well, I’ve taken everything that made you special…IronAngel…I lasted as long as I could and matched you at Taking Hold of the Flame. Maybe longer?”

Sienna can be seen just keeping herself composed.

Jordan: “And as for the Perfect Ten schick, we all know Kelcey is closer to perfection than you are and you won’t be able to hold onto her kid forever-“

Sienna then steps up and Xiomara stops her. Jordan steps up.

Jordan: “Did I hit a sore spot? Come on! Hit me with the Kiss of an Angel again! End me like you claim. But just remember I can put you down just as fast…last week for example, when I hit you with the Cash Out. And there is nothing more I want to do that for you to hit you with that on the biggest stage of wrestling.”

Sienna steps up.

Sienna: “Try it again! You hit it for the last time last week!”

Jordan: “We’ll see Sienna. Because as far as I’m concerned, it’s going to be who is faster…and with all of the ego you need to carry, I think I have the edge. And I’m going to love watching the next temper tantrum after Rise to Greatness!”

Sienna steps up and Xiomara holds her back. Jordan just stands a few feet away.

Sienna: “Let go of me!”

Xiomara: “You’re making a mistake.”

Jordan waves at them before turning her back on them again and dropping to the floor. “Nightmare” plays as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors getting under the skin of Sienna.”

Knots: “She knows how important this is, but why the hell would you set her off that way. Why would you bring in her personal life? Nathaniel?”

Sharper: “Again…if you buy that she’s got a little Jake Starr in her, she’s taking a page from his book. And she’s ready to fight. And this Sunday, it will be a war!”

Jordan walks to the back as Sienna starts to compose herself and tells Xiomara she’s fine. Xiomara does and Sienna then raises the microphone back to her mouth.

Sienna: “I can’t wait to end you this Sunday! That WILL be perfect!”

Jordan turns back and looks at Sienna as she shakes her head and turns to the camera following her.

Jordan: “We’ll see who gets the last word Sunday…I know she hates to never get the last word in.”

Jordan smirks and turns back to head to the back as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

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

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

We go back to Rise to Greatness 2018 to the Thunderdome match between Dylan Howell and Andrew Raynes. Howell turns and looks around and grabs one of the chairs from earlier.

Sharper: “And now a chair. One of those mangled chairs from earlier.”

Knots: “Looks like he’s going to use it to do something more to Raynes. He’s unfolding it.”

Sharper: “Maybe a springboard of some sort. What else can they do to one another as they’ve put each other through chairs, through tables. They’re bloodied.”

Knots: “Clearly trying to see if the Thunderdome can cut through them too!”

He then turns and walks over and unfolds it and places it a few feet away from the nearby turnbuckle. He then grabs Raynes and Raynes suddenly swings and nails Howell in the head with the Adrenaline Championship. Howell falls back and into the chair he just set up. The crowd ohs and Raynes falls back to the corner. He looks at Howell.

Sharper: “Oh God! The title to the face!”

Knots: “Raynes crafty as ever. Saw it there…”

Sharper: “Now what’s he doing?”

Knots: “He’s giving Howell the title?”

Raynes places the title on the lap of Howell and taps it as Howell is half out of it.

Raynes: “Hold this for me.”

Raynes then exits to the apron and pulls himself up to the top rope. He nearly falls off, still in pain from the fall, before looking at Howell and jumping up, turning in the air and hitting the Make It Rain on Howell, knocking him hard back to the mat, adding to the impact. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Frog splash!”

Knots: “Making it rain in Toronto!”

Sharper: “Double the impact. To the body and then to the mat!”

Raynes nearly rolls through before pulling himself back up, grimacing in pain.

Raynes rolls off, grabbing the Adrenaline Title, ripping it away from Howell as we see Howell was indeed clutching it, as his arm moves with it before Raynes gets full control. Raynes rolls away as Howell is down on the mat. The referee walks over and raises Raynes’ arm.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW Adrenaline Champion, Andrew Raynes!”

Raynes pulls away and drops to a knee as he then falls to his hands and knees. The official on the floor opens the Thunderdome as we see officials starting to file in.

Sharper: “Andrew Raynes outlasting Howell in this one. Even taunting him at the end.”

Knots: “And Howell wouldn’t have let go, but Raynes made sure he had one last taste before he took him out for good!”

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

??? vs. Blake Mason

SCW Television Championship

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight we see a man wearing a robe that "Blake Mason Experience" embroidered in white. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "G.O.A.T" by CF0$ featuring Will Roush echoes through the loud speaker. Blake Mason still has his back turned to the camera. Standing behind him is Jaxson Sullivan, wearing a suit, looking like he is ready to knock someone’s head off.

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

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

Sharper: “Blake Mason has one final challenge before Rise to Greatness. Defending the TV Title. He feels good.”

Knots: “Better than he has in a bit. He’s come back and has won two titles so, things are working. But he needs to pivot fast. Josh Hudson awaits him.”

Sharper: “So who is his opponent going to be?”

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

5

4

3

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THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!

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

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

She walks down the ramp as she turns her nose up to the fans. Her following of paparazzi meet her as does a red carpet. She takes in appeal of the cameras smiling as flashes begin to go off one after another. She then runs up the steps where she walks towards the middle of the apron. But just then, we hear a roar from the crowd as Holly Adams runs out from the back.

Sharper: “Crystal Zdunich is going to be challenger. After what we saw earlier, the irony is not lost.”

Knots: “Erica Eden is Josh Hudson’s protégé. Zdunich has an issue there. Blake and Josh meeting.”

Sharper: “And what is she doing out here? Holly Adams coming out…”

Knots: “To attack Crystal?”

Sharper: “Doesn’t look like it.”

Holly comes to the ring and Crystal stops and turns as Blake Mason hands off the title and gets ready to compete. The crowd boos some as Holly then pulls herself onto the apron. Jaxson Sullivan starts to walk around.

Holly: “Look, we’re on the pre-show. We need the world to make sure they pay attention, right?”

Zdunich: “TV Title sounds good, right?”

Holly: “Okay…okay…”

Holly drops down to the floor. Zdunich enters. She then steps forward and goes to pose in the corner, but just then, Holly Adams slides in and runs over to Blake and kicks him in the ribs. The crowd boos as Blake is a bit surprised by this. Holly nails him with a forearm shot and then another. The referee calls for the bell, not to start the match, but to restore order. It sounds several times as Zdunich drops down and Jaxson Sullivan pulls himself onto the apron. Zdunich seems him and runs over and dropkicks him in the chest. He falls off and to the barricade. Holly then grabs Blake out and Zdunich joins her. They hit a double DDT. Holly then rolls over and gets up.

Sharper: “Holly Adams attacking Blake Mason…why?!”

Knots: “I don’t know, but the bell sounding.”

The bell sounds again. Holly turns and smiles as she looks at Crystal. We then hear a roar from the crowd as Josh Hudson runs out from the back. The crowd cheers as Hudson runs down and slides in. Holly rolls to the floor. Zdunich backs away and exits too. The bell sounds again as Blake rolls over in pain. Hudson checks on him and then looks at Crystal and Holly. Holly smiles as she dusts her hands off and walks to the entrance way. Zdunich remains at ringside.

Zdunich: “I’m ready for my match. Get the crazy old guy out of the ring!”

The official turns to Phillips and speaks to him. The crowd continues to cheer for Hudson. Sullivan now is in the ring too, getting up.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, by the rules of the Television Championship, this match has been thrown out as a result of an attack on the champion before the match. As a result, still your SCW Television Champion, Blake Mason!”

The crowd cheers as Crystal turns and looks at the official.

Crystal: “What?!”

Holly turns to the camera and can be seen saying oops before flipping her hair back and walking to the back. Crystal Zdunich then turns and starts to head around the ring. Holly continues to head to the back.

Sharper: “By the letter of the rules for the TV Championship, done to protect the challenger and champion with a weekly defense rate, Zdunich and Adams thought there was a benefit. Zdunich new and Adams just returning wouldn’t know.”

Knots: “But did Holly know? Did she just cost Zdunich a shot? Zdunich is pissed! And is Maria Salvatore is watching, Holly better run!”

Hudson helps Blake up as Blake takes his title. He looks at Crystal annoyed before turning to Hudson and thanking him. Zdunich storms around the ring to the entrance way before the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see a shot of Chris Cannon seated backwards on a chair, his arms folded over the back of it. He looks down before looking up at the camera.

Cannon: “There’s a reason I asked for no interview. I don’t want any stupid questions about my future. You want the answer….it’s complicated. From runner up in the Taking Hold of the Flame…to not holding the US Title…but I get a second chance….this cluster-you-know-what at Rise to Greatness.”

Cannon scoffs.

Cannon: “This…along with overlooking my wife in the US Title tournament…this is how I’m being won over. Half hearted olive branches wrapped in the same crap.”

Cannon looks down for a moment.

Cannon: “Don’t get me wrong. One benefit is that I can get my hands on a lot of people, some people I hate. Ace Marshall. Cassidy Carter. Cookie Dreams. Christy Matthews wants revenge against me. She’s welcome to try. This is going to be a war where we can do anything. Well, I plan to wrap my fists and think like this as a bar fight. He who stands last, wins. And it will be a he, and it will be me. And I will be the number one contender to the SCW US Championship…I don’t care who holds it. Selena, Kandis, Tommy…they will just be ready for me to beat to finally hold gold in SCW.”

Cannon stops again.

Cannon: “But will I have a contract signed? There will be one…for that US Title match….and it WILL have my name on it. One way or another. But as for SCW…”

Cannon stands up.

Cannon: “Let’s wait and see. Because Rise to Greatness is about door closing and new ones opening. And that will be the case for me too.”

Cannon then walks past the camera. The scene cuts away.

Alistaire Allocco vs. Jay Gold

Rise!!!!

Look deep into his eyes!

Rise!!!!

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

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A figure stands in front of the curtains, his arms are extended horizontally, and his legs spread. His back is turned to the audience. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. As the bright lights starts to dim, you can tell the man is wearing pure white tights. A blood red sleeveless coat stretching from his defined torso down to his equally bright white boots. Alistaire kicks out his leg to turn to face the crowd as the chorus of his theme kicks in.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit! First, from Rochester, New York, he is Alistaire Allocco!”

Descending on a cloud, For all the world to see

Dressed in white with strength and majesty

Robe dripping red with eyes like fire

Sword held up high behold the white horse rider

Cries of the martyrs he has heard your voices

Now the day nears they will pay for their choices

Look up until the day and don't ever be afraid

For vengeance isn't yours, In time they will face their grave

He begins to walk down the ramp with his dark eyes staring intently upon the ring before him. He marches down with purpose, waving and smiling to the children in the crowd. He stops at the bottom of the ramp for a moment, before launching forward, sliding into the ring.

Descending on a cloud, For all the world to see

Dressed in white with strength and majesty

Robe dripping red with eyes like fire

Sword held up high behold the white horse rider

Once in the ring, he discards his coat by tossing it to the referee. He’s in the center of the ring, he’s hops up and down, switching his weight behind his feet as he stands. As the song begins to fade out, Alistaire stares at his goal.

Sharper: “We saw Matt Hodges in action earlier. He got through his match with Damian Angel. Now Alistaire Allocco faces Jay Gold here.”

Knots: “I’m sure he’s watching this one closely. He’s been wanting it for weeks. He’s wanted the even playing field.”

Sharper: “He’s the one who injured him!”

The lights suddenly turn off in the arena. Immediately the bigt screen goes completely bright white, almost blinding. Then the white light simmers down. The voice of Jay Gold can be heard saying "The old is about to become the new." Those words also display on the big screen. A few moments pass before the white background with the words turns to a solid gold background. "Until The Day I Die" by Story of the Year begins to play. As the song gets to the chorus, one gold pyro goes off on each side of the stage. At this moment Jay Gold appears on the stage and surveys the crowd, genuinely smiling and nodding. As he hears the crowd's positive response he begins to head to the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Albany, New York, he is Jay Gold!”

Once he arrives he walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring. He again nods at his surroundings and gives the crowd the thumbs up. They cheer him and keep going until it is clear that Jay is ready to take on this latest wrestling match in his career. His music settles as this happens.

Sharper: “Gold meanwhile will need to turn his attention to the Wonderland this Sunday. But for now, he’s hoping he can have a good tune up himself and a match where he doesn’t need to worry about anything else.”

Knots: “He’s had some run-ins with Matt Hodges too. So not like he doesn’t know what Alistaire is going through.”

The bell sounds. Gold and Allocco circle the ring a bit before locking up in the middle of the ring. They push back on one another and Allocco drops down and around Gold. He hoists him up and into a Greco-Roman takedown. Gold hits the mat and Allocco spins around on Gold’s back into a front face lock. He pulls up as Gold reaches around. He starts to slowly get up and rolls to his back. He grabs Allocco’s head and bridges up. Allocco gets up to his feet. Gold then jumps up and backflips over and behind Allocco. Gold then moves into a side headlock. He pulls back and Alistaire drags him to the ropes and fires him off. Gold bounces off and Alistaire shoulders him down. Gold hits the mat. Allocco runs into the ropes. Gold drops down in front him Alistaire and actually gets his foot. Allocco falls to the mat and Gold rolls over and avoids the leg before moving to the head and locking in another side headlock.

Sharper: “Both very skilled in terms of their technical ability and Gold may be doing this intentionally to let Alistaire try out his chain wrestling and make sure its at the high level we expect.”

Knots: “That’s all well and good, but you should be trying to win too!”

Gold pulls back. Alistaire pulls him again to the ropes and fires him off again. Gold bounces off and Alistaire goes for a hip toss. He hits it. Gold pushes back on Alistaire as he goes to grab him. Alistaire rolls through and gets up and Gold hits an arm drag. Alistaire rolls through. Gold then grabs him and kicks him in the ribs. He whips him into the ropes. Alistaire bounces off and Gold jumps up and hits a leg lariat. He goes for the pin.

Allocco kicks out. He rolls over and Gold grabs the head again and locks in another side headlock. The crowd applauds a bit. Alistaire starts to get up. He drags Gold to the ropes and fires him off. Gold bounces off the other side and Alistaire grabs him in a waistlock on the rebound. Gold elbows his way out of it. Alistaire falls to the ropes.

Sharper: “Gold fighting here and making Alistaire work for everything.”

Knots: “Allocco almost seems a step slower though.”

Sharper: “And that could be the knee. This is his first time in the ring since Hodges’ attack.”

Gold runs at Allocco and Allocco lowers his head. Gold goes up and over, but lands on the apron. Allocco turns and Gold hits a pump kick. Allocco staggers back. Gold then climbs up to the top rope and dives off with a double axe handle smash. Gold goes for the pin.

Allocco kicks out. She rolls over as Gold gets up. He grabs Allocco and pulls him up. He then goes for a snap suplex. Allocco blocks it. Gold tries again, but Allocco blocks it and then hoists Gold up with a vertical suplex. Gold rolls over and gets up. He turns back to Allocco who grabs him and hits a side belly to belly suplex. He hooks the leg.

Gold kicks out. Both get up and Allocco hits a dropkick. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Allocco picking up the pace. Getting a couple of suplexes off.”

Knots: “He can pop the hips. He can plant his feet. So he’s got some stability there.”

Gold rolls over and moves to the ropes. Allocco gets up and waits and Gold turns around and Alistaire goes for an exploder suplex. Gold knees him in the ribs and then forearms him in the jaw. He runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Alistaire lifts him up and hits a Samoan drop. Alistaire gets up as Gold turns, holding his ribs and he turns around. Alistaire kicks him in the ribs and hits a DDT. He turns and hooks the leg.

Gold kicks out. Alistaire and Jay both roll away and get up and Allocco grabs Gold. Gold nails him in the ribs with a hard right. Alistaire steps off and Gold then jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

Alistaire counters into a sunset flip pin.

Gold kicks out and rolls back. Both get up and Gold forearms Alistaire in the jaw with a couple of shot before running into the ropes. He bounces off and Alistaire scoops him up and hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Alistaire then winces as he falls forward.

Sharper: “Great backbreaker, but maybe short-sighted! Allocco is hurt!”

Knots: “Right on that bad knee. Just instinct and that’s the problem. You sometimes need to change habits!”

Alistaire pulls himself up and limps forward. Gold turns and speaks to the official. The official checks on Alistaire. Alistaire waves him off. He then grabs Gold and pulls him up before hoisting him up and hitting a back suplex. He then turns and hooks the leg.

Gold rolls his shoulder up. He rolls over and gets up and Alistaire pulls himself up before grabbing Gold. He hooks him up for a vertical suplex, but Gold knees him in the ribs. Alistaire drops him and Gold gets free before jumping up and hitting an enziguri kick. Alistaire falls to a knee. Gold runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hits a running bulldog. He rolls over and hooks the leg.

Allocco gets his shoulder up. Gold rolls over and turns and moves to the corner. He climbs up to the top rope. Allocco gets up and looks at Gold as Gold dives back and takes him down with a moonsault into a pin.

Allocco kicks out.

Sharper: “Another nearfall. Gold taking advantage of Alistaire slowing down again!”

Knots: “Allocco had a good period, but Gold just in better shape!”

Gold rolls off. He gets up and grabs Allocco. He pulls him up and sets up for the Golden Moment. Allocco counters with a shot to the ribs before scooping him up and hitting a sidewalk slam. He goes for the pin.

Gold rolls his shoulder up. He rolls over and Allocco rolls away. He gets up and moves to Gold and goes for a German suplex. Gold elbows out of it. Allocco staggers back. Gold runs at him and goes for a flying headscissors, but Allocco throws him off and Gold lands face first into the mat. Gold pops up and Allocco lunges and nails him with the Sins of the Father.

Sharper: “Allocco seeing the opportunity and hits the Sins of the Father!”

Knots: “Gold just trying to keep it going and Allocco created that!”

Allocco rolls Gold over and hooks the leg.

The crowd cheers. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Alistaire Allocco!”

Allocco rolls over and gets up. He gets to his feet as the official turns and raises his arm. The crowd cheers. The crowd then starts to roar and boo as we see Matt Hodges limping, while running, to the ring and rolling in. He gets up and chopblocks Alistaire’s leg. Alistaire falls hard and rolls over, holding his leg. Hodges then rolls to the other side of the ring. He then limps a bit as he walks around.

Sharper: “Allocco wins, but Hodges! Hodges from behind! A chop block!”

Knots: “Right to the knee! Now they match again. Hodges is limping hard and Alistaire Allocco will be too after this!”

Sharper: “Hodges said it would be a match to determine who was better with one leg in an ass-kicking contest. We’ll find out that this Sunday if both are cleared!”

Hodges limps around smiling as the crowd boos. Allocco writhes in pain, holding his leg as the official checks on him. Hodges continues to walk around the ring, the boos follows him where he goes as the scene cuts away.

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

LHS: “Ladies and gentlemen, we have called yet another EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE.”

The camera pans around to the crowd of reporters, which has dwindled down to four people, three of whom seem completely uninterested, while the fourth is a new face - a young blonde woman looking very eager to ask questions.

LHS: “Shady Sasha has gone too far. Every week she continues to abuse her power and push her Canadian agenda. Last week was just another example.”

Ricky: “Fourteen people. Fourteen people were placed in a match to determine a #1 contender for the United States Championship. Yet somehow, The Silent Majority was excluded.”

LHS: “Very unfair, Ricky. Very unfair.”

Ricky: “This is just another example of a government handout. Shady Sasha is once again rewarding her loser, lefty friends with title opportunities. UGLY and UNSUCCESSFUL people like Cookie Dreams and Jay Gold are getting a chance to become champion.”

LHS: “This match will be rigged more than the DNC.”

Ricky: “Meanwhile, we have been in SCW for a month and neither of us have received any type of match!”

This draws a reaction from some of the previously uninterested reporters, but Lucy puts her finger up to stop them from saying anything.

LHS: “So we are here to announce that we are officially DEMANDING a match. At this time, we will take questions.”

The eager young blonde woman immediately shoots her hand up, and Lucy motions to her to ask.

Reporter: “Ms. Huckabee Sanders, first let me say I agree that you and Ricky James have been treated VERY unfairly since arriving in SCW. And I want you to know that I am not like the rest of the dishonest media here.”

LHS: “Thank you. It is good to hear that there are still some actual honest journalists out there. But please continue.”

Reporter: “So with your announcement today, did you have any particular match or opponent in mind? Also, will you both be competing?”

LHS: “I will answer your second question first. My duties as the Official Press Secretary of SCW are taking much of my time right now. I would like to focus on dedicating the rest of my time to supporting Ricky James in a managerial role. With that said, I will hand it over to Ricky to answer your other question.”

Ricky: “Well I would like, no, I DESERVE to be in the #1 contender match at Rise to Greatness. After all, it is for a shot at the United States Championship, the most prestigious title in the world. Unfortunately that match is full of terrible people. Shady Sasha has thrown some of the worst people in SCW in that match. Some, I assume, are good people. But the majority are terrible. The whole thing is yet another conspiracy against beautiful people. Shady Sasha knows I would win that match and go on to win the United States Title, so she would never add me to that.”

Reporter: “Well if not that match, did you have something else in mind?”

Ricky: “I am ready, and have been ready, to showcase my talents in the ring. I have Lucy Huckabee Sanders by my side, and together, The Silent Majority will take out these terrible anti-freedom, anti-American, brainwashed SCW superstars one by one until our liberties are restored. We are giving Shady Sasha an ultimatum. Put me in a match, or face a lawsuit.”

LHS: “Our rights have been taken away. Shady Sasha wouldn’t know anything about having rights, but we do have them in America. Last time I checked, we are in America. Sasha keeping Ricky James out of action is a violation of the United States Constitution!”

Three of the reporters groan while the newer reporter up front has been nodding her head in approval the entire time.

LHS: “Any other questions?”

One of the other reporters raises his hand, but Lucy shakes her head at him.

LHS: “No. You are fake news. Are there any other questions from an HONEST reporter?”

The eager reporter’s hand shoots up again. Lucy signals for her to go ahead.

Reporter: “So how long will you give Sasha to put Ricky in a match?”

Ricky: “If I am not competing on the Breakdown after Rise to Greatness, Shady Sasha, her father Alaska, and all of SCW management will be hearing from our lawyers.”

The three reporters in the back roll their eyes as the other reporter continues to blindly nod in agreement with anything Lucy and Ricky say.

LHS: “And that is a threat! And with that,, I am Lucy Huckabee Sanders, the Official Press Secretary of SCW...”

Ricky: “And I am Ricky James.”

Together: “For a better...SCW.”

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

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

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Asher Hayes standing with Cid Turner backstage with Jessica Winters.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here with Asher Hayes and Cid Turner and we are days away from Rise to Greatness. Asher, I’ll turn to you in a moment, but Cid, I should talk to you first.”

Cid: “Oh…okay.”

Cid goes to start talking.

Jessica: “No, Cid. I wanted to ask a question.”

Cid: “Oh…well I-“

Asher: “Dude, it’s just an interview. You’ve been messed up about everything since returning. You know how to do this.”

Cid: “I am the King of America!”

Asher turns away and shakes his head, chuckling.

Asher: “Dude…that’s a long time ago.”

Cid: “Oh yeah, well…”

Jessica: “I’ll just cut in. Cid, last week, Asher pointed out something significant. You were in the ring for the first time and you seemed fine. You also had your confidence back. It’s been weird back and forth. You don’t look like Cid, but you’re Cid. Where have you been? What happened? You even have been low key and that’s not really your style. You’re subsumed.”

Cid: “Big word, huh…”

Jessica: “Just…there are a lot of questions and you’re facing one of the top teams in SCW history this Sunday. A team you and Asher have antagonized and it’s great you’ve got the confidence gradually returning, but now I’m not sure. This has just been an odd interview.”

Cid: “Well…uh…you see.”

Asher: “Jessica…we’re fine. We’re ready for whatever Dark Fantasy wants to throw at all. They’re the one’s who get their panties in a bunch because I was honest. And Cid happened to be there. Now he had a return to the ring, and it’s been a while, but he’s going to be fine. We’ve been working on getting him there and the A/C Unit is going to cool this whole thing off!”

Jessica: “A/C Unit?”

Asher: “Yeah…clever huh?”

Cid nods, smiling.

Cid: “Totally.”

Asher: “Come on…get riled up Cid. It’s Rise to Greatness in a few days! Your return to the ring proper! You’re going to go out there and do what you do! And with me…and we’re going to tell Dark Fantasy that they’re going to have to get off their asses and earn a few things around here.”

Cid: “Yeah….well…”

Asher then turns as Cid does as well. Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews come into view.

Ravyn: “It’s almost heartwarming to see Cid so down to earth. Brings a tear to my eye.”

Asher looks up as Christy nods.

Ravyn: “But do you have more clichés? Unserious names? You two should understand that we plan to treat you like a sacrifice. You want us to earn it…we will earn it by immediately reminding you and everyone else the dominance of Dark Fantasy.”

Asher: “Just like you did against the Golden Boys? I mean Adam is more mouth than wrestler at this point.”

Syren: “Screw this!”

Syren is heard off camera and Jessica Winters moves out of the way as Syren comes into screen. Ravyn and Christy head to Hayes who kicks Christy in the ribs and grabs Ravyn, attacking her. Syren goes to throw a hard right to Cid, but as if out of instinct, he blocks it and kicks her in the ribs and throws into the backdrop. Cid turns and grabs Ravyn and pulls her away, but as Hayes goes to deal with Christy, Cid steps out and right into a superkick from CHBK! The crowd ohs and boos.

Sharper: “Cid and Hayes fighting off Infamous!”

Knots: “Syren setting it up and oh!”

Sharper: “CHBK from the side. Getting his shot in!”

Cid hits the mat and Syren turns around and runs over and stomps away on Cid Turner. The crowd boos loudly as Cid covers up.

Sharper: “They’ve finally got Cid! They’ve finally got him and are attacking him!”

Knots: “Hayes can’t get to him. Christy and Ravyn have him!”

CHBK and Syren both continue to stomp away as Hayes tries to pull Ravyn off and then gets forearms from Christy before kneeing her in the ribs. Ravyn comes over and kicks him in the ribs and he falls over, reaching for Cid. The crowd boos as now Christy and Ravyn stomp away on Hayes too. Officials and security then run into the room to break it all up. CHBK steps away as Syren does too. Cid coughs as he rolls over. Ravyn and Christy are pulled away as Hayes writhes in pain too.

Sharper: “An attack backstage…right on brand for Infamous.”

Knots: “And worst yet…this was just crude. They knew it. They intended it. That’s a slap in the face to them too!”

Sharper: “No grand plan. Just straightforward attack. Another layer of disrespect and worst of all, what’s this going to do to the confidence of Cid Turner and can Asher Hayes be ready to do more himself if he has to!”

The boos continue to resound.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Tommy Valentine vs. Jake Starr follows.

Sharper: “From that assault, to a personal matter. Jake Starr will face Tommy Valentine next.”

Knots: “The Brotherhood tour ends for Tommy. Our main event!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Tommy Valentine vs. Jake Starr

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

HEART FILLED WITH HATE

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

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

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

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverberates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start jeering, the heat almost palpable in the air.

The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine, holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship, can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp as he looks out into the audience that are now booing loudly, chanting obscenities in some cases. He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before Thomas starts walking down to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, has a thirty minute time limit and is your main event of the evening. First, on his way to the ring, from Santa Barbara, California, he is one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, he is Tommy Valentine!”

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

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine could make a statement here, growing through his other former tag partner, in Jake Starr.”

Knots: “He beat David Helms. He can target David all he wants. He’s gone scorched earth on his friendships too.”

Sharper: “And just think, a year ago, Tommy and David were inducting Jake Starr into the hall of fame.”

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.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Des Moines, Iowa, he is the Only Social Misfit Remaining, Jake Starr!”

He makes his way down the rampway before going to the guardrail and fist bumping a few fans and then going to the other side before doing the same.

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

Sharper: “Starr to face Tommy tonight. Both these two have big nights on Sunday. Starr will face Aubrianna Powers and Gavin Taylor for an Adrenaline Championship shot.”

Knots: “And Tommy Valentine could, with Kandis, get past Frozen Hell and maybe earn more gold. The US Title on the line, along with the Tag Titles!”

Sharper: “But tonight, it’s a former friendship unfurling.”

The bell sounds and Tommy smirks at Jake as Jake shakes his head.

Tommy: “What’s wrong? Don’t like how David and I ended it…well…given that you’ve turned on me in the past, why not make this easy?”

Tommy runs at Jake. Jake ducks and Tommy attempts a clothesline. He stops and turns and Jake nails him with a hard right and then another and then grabs him and runs him face first into the top turnbuckle. Tommy turns and Starr kicks him in the ribs before nailing him with a chop. The crowd woos. Starr then chops him again. More woos. Tommy then grabs him and spins him into the corner. He goes for a hard right, but Starr ducks and spins around him again. Tommy turns and Starr kicks him in the ribs. He whips him across. Starr runs after and clotheslines him when he hits. Tommy staggers out and Starr walks out with him and then hits a running bulldog. Valentine rolls over and Starr goes for the pin.

Tommy kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up and Starr kicks him in the ribs. He grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Tommy bounces off and Starr hits a dropkick. Tommy hits the mat and rolls over.

Sharper: “Starr ready for Tommy. Tommy’s arrogance getting the best of him!”

Knots: “Big time. Starr figured he’d come in aggressive and he’s turned that all around!”

Tommy grabs at the ropes and turns and Starr runs at him and clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor. Tommy spins through and to the announce table. Starr then drops down and exits to the floor. He nails Tommy with a hard right. (1) He staggers off and Starr grabs him and whips him across and into the barricade. (2) Tommy hits hard and staggers out and Starr lifts him up and back drops him. Tommy grimaces in pain. (3) He rolls over and starts to get up. Starr grabs him and turns and runs him face first into the announce table. (4) Tommy staggers back and to the apron. Starr turns back and Tommy rakes his eyes. (5) The crowd boos. Tommy rolls into the ring. (6) Starr staggers forward and into the ring and Tommy turns and stomps him in the back. The crowd boos more.

Sharper: “Tommy taking the cheap shot. Going for the eyes.”

Knots: “But then doing the smart thing. He forced Starr to get back in and make a mistake. Now he’s going to town, stomping away on his back.”

Tommy stomps him a few more times before grabbing Starr and pulling him up. He then scoop slams him down. He jumps up and hits a double leg drop to the chest of Starr before going for the pin.

Starr kicks out. Starr rolls over and stirs and Tommy forearms him in the jaw. He whips Starr into the ropes. Starr bounces off and Tommy lifts him up and hits a flapjack. Starr pops up and turns around and Tommy kicks him in the ribs, hooks his head and hits a twisting sitout front suplex. Starr rolls to his back. Tommy hooks the leg.

Starr rolls his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Tommy with a great move, driving Starr into the mat. Only two though.”

Knots: “And he aint stopping.”

Starr rolls over and Tommy grabs him, bringing him up to a kneeling position. He then clubs him in the back of the head before grabbing him and driving him face first into the mat again. Tommy then steps forward and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. The crowd boos. Starr starts to get up again and Tommy dives forward with a dive, but Starr nails him in the ribs. Tommy hits the mat and rolls forward, holding his stomach in pain. He gets up and turns and Starr hits a dropkick. Tommy hits the mat and turns and runs at Starr and Starr hits a back drop. Tommy rolls over again and Starr kicks him in the ribs before hitting a snap suplex. Starr turns and moves to the corner. He springboards to the top rope and turns and Tommy gets up only for Starr to hit a crossbody into a pin.

Tommy kicks out. Starr rolls over and gets up and Tommy does too and Starr grabs his head and runs up the corner and hits a tornado DDT.

Sharper: “Starr got his opening. Grabbing his head and running up the corner! Tornado DDT!”

Knots: “And Tommy planted. Starr looking to go up top again!”

Starr turns and goes to the corner. He springboards to the top rope. This time, though, he elects to dive off with a guillotine leg drop. The crowd ohs. He turns and hooks the leg.

Tommy gets his shoulder up. Tommy rolls over and Starr turns and grabs him. He pulls him up and Tommy then suddenly slips behind him, shoving him into the corner, chest first. Starr staggers back and Tommy jumps up and hits the Judas Syndrome. Starr rolls over, arching his back in pain.

Sharper: “Judas Syndrome!”

Knots: “Fitting name, huh?”

Sharper: “And Starr in a lot of pain!”

Starr holds his lower back and turns and Tommy grabs him and pulls him up before hitting the Petal of Woe. The crowd ohs and Tommy rolls him over and hooks the leg.

Starr shoots his shoulder up. Tommy rolls off and looks around. He then starts to get up and shakes his head. He grabs Starr and drags him up before Starr suddenly hits a jawbreaker. Tommy stumbles back. Starr gets up and runs at Tommy and kicks him in the ribs. He then grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Tommy bounces off and Starr clotheslines him down. He then spins around as Tommy starts to get up and Starr runs at Tommy, but Tommy ducks and Starr hits the ropes. Tommy does too, and he bounces off and hits the Knee Deep. The crowd boos. Tommy goes for the pin.

The crowd boos as Tommy Valentine rolls off. He then smiles as he gets to his feet. He then turns to Starr who holds his jaw.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Tommy Valentine!”

Knots: “He’s beaten his former best friends. Now he’s hoping to go to Rise to Greatness to retain the Tag Team Championship with Kandis!”

Sharper: “He’s now just standing over Jake Starr. The Knee Deep secured the win.”

Tommy looks at Starr before turning and grabbing the World Tag Team Championship belt. As he does, we then see Gavin Taylor and Aubrianna Powers heading down from the back, both holding their SCW Mayhem Tag Team Championship belts. They run down and slides into the ring. Tommy looks at them as Gavin walks over to Tommy. Tommy holds his hand up as Aubrianna runs over and stomps away on Jake.

Gavin: “Yo…I know we’ve not always been okay-“

Tommy: “Have at him, man.”

Tommy drops down to the floor. He then looks in the ring as Gavin shrugs and turns and joins Aubrianna in attacking Starr. The crowd boos loudly as Tommy backs away.

Sharper: “Aubrianna Powers and Gavin Taylor! Now attacking Jake Starr!”

Knots: “Tommy is letting them. And he and Kandis hate Gavin!”

Sharper: “Shows how Tommy is carrying himself. Not just that, he doesn’t want to get his hands further dirty before this Sunday!”

Tommy looks on as Gavin and Aubrianna Powers stomp away on Jake. Jake covers up as the crowd boos some more. A few moments pass of this onslaughter before Selena Frost and Regan Street run out from the back. The crowd cheers as they run down to the ring. Tommy looks on, watching them, ready to run, but they both slide into the ring. Tommy makes his way around to the entrance way as Selena nails Aubrianna with a couple of hard rights and throws her into the corner.

Sharper: “One team was watching! The number one contenders! Frozen Hell!”

Knots: “And they’ll help Jake!”

Gavin turns and swings at Regan. Regan ducks and Gavin stops at the corner. Regan then backs up and dropkicks Gavin in the jaw, knocking him up and over the top rope to the floor. The crowd roars. Selena turns to Regan as she gets up and whips Aubrianna out of the corner. Aubrianna yells out for her to stop, but Regan hoists her up onto his shoulders before Selena turns and jumps to the middle rope and dives back as Regan turns and they hit the Cold Day in Hell. Gavin reaches for the ring to get back in, but then backs up a bit. He looks around before turning around, realizing Tommy was there, but Tommy is already walking to the back. Regan and Selena get up as they turn to the ropes and see Tommy leaving before Selena goes over to Jake.

Sharper: “The Cold Day in Hell on Aubrianna Powers as Gavin Taylor just watches from the floor. Tommy Valentine leaving. But Frozen Hell not going to let this go farther!”

Knots: “Helping Jake out. Tommy burning another bridge. But he’s Tag Team Champion!”

Sharper: “For how much longer because Frozen Hell are going to look to do all they can this Sunday to win those titles.”

Knots: “And retain the US Title and if they don’t, no rematches!”

Regan watches Tommy as Selena helps Jake up and the scene cuts away.

Jason Helms is seen standing by his locker room door, something in his hand. Amy Chastaine heads over to him.

Amy: “Hey…you know you can go in those?”

Jason: “I don’t know if I want to.”

Amy: “It’s a common locker room. What’s the worst-“

Jason holds up a scroll.

Amy: “Oh…that guy. Who fought a demon? Of his own?”

Jason: “Probably someone he paid off. Then again, he could have people locked in a basement. The guy tried to set me on fire. At this point, anything is on the table. All thanks to these damn migraines.”

Amy: “They’ve gotten better.”

Jason: “Yeah…just-“

Amy: “Haven’t you noticed where they come from. When they’re the worst? Sienna say you’d fail people. I’m intentionally being vague, not to set you off.”

Jason: “Yeah…Giovanni…calling me a judas and now betrayal makes me-“

Jason winces a bit.

Amy: “Some hypno stuff. Look, you need some help there, but it’s not from this guy. He’s claiming you have demons-“

Jason: “Let’s just see this note.”

Jason unfurls it and chuckles.

Jason: “You still have the demon inside of you. I want to beat it out of you. Let him loose at Rise to Greatness. I will take care of it.”

Jason chuckles again.

Amy: “At least he’s direct.

Jason: “At least I can fight a guy who nearly set me on fire. He won’t help me with the migraines but-“

Jason opens the door and we then hear growling and roaring inside. Jason closes the door.

Amy: “Was that…”

Jason: “I think more of his demons to help unleash the demon…or some crap…”

Amy: “How about I get Kelsai to talk to Blake about letting you into his luxury suite for the night.”

Jason: “Yeah…probably for the best.”

Amy and Jason start to head off before Jason stops and runs over and quickly pounds on the door a lot. A thud can be heard into the door from the other side as Jason laughs and walks off as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Aubrianna Powers walking backstage, holding the back of her head.

Aubrianna: “Gavin!”

Aubrianna winces as she continues to head down the hallway before speaking more to herself.

Aubrianna: “Where did he go?”

Aubrianna continues to head down the hallway before getting a bit more animated.

Aubrianna: “Most Valuable Friend?! Come on! Where are you? Just want to make sure what happened out there doesn’t happened again. It’s my first Rise to Greatness! SCW needs it to be amazing!”

Aubrianna continues to walk down the hallway before the scene changes.

In another part of the backstage area we see Tommy Valentine smirking as he walks over to Kandis, holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.

Tommy: “Dropped him and Regan and Selena get their hero moment.”

Kandis: “Probably hoping you’d be stupid enough to just stand there. They better try harder.”

Tommy: “Won’t matter…it’s their last good moment this week.”

Kandis: “No Tag Champs for Regan…no Supreme Championship for Regan…and no more US Title for Selena…I like it.”

Tommy: “Seems fair…Regan took my best friend from me. We’ll take everything from them.”

Kandis: “Sounds like we may need to prepare ourselves for a great weekend then.”

Tommy: “Sounds like a plan.”

Tommy wraps his arm around Kandis before Kandis stops him.

Kandis: “Working with Gavin won’t be a habit?”

Tommy: “God no…I was hoping Regan and Selena would kick his ass better than they did.”

Kandis: “All the more reason I’m looking forward to this Sunday. I can add that to the list of reasons to beat them. Letting Gavin off…”

Kandis shakes her head as they walk off.

We open up at the announce table to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots.

Sharper: “The Tag Team Champions seem pretty confidence. Aubrianna Powers, not so much.”

Knots: “Big weekend coming up. You want to be at the best. Frozen Hell sending a message, but it doesn’t seem to have rattled the champions.”

Sharper: “We’ll see what happens, because folks, it’s here. This week, Rise to Greatness XVII!”

“Instant History” by Biffy Clyro plays throughout the arena as the SCW Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen. We then see stills of each of the matches come up afterward.

Frozen Hell vs. The Jackass and Big Ass Connection

SCW World Tag Team Championship

SCW United States Championship

If Frozen Hell loses, they cannot challenges for the Tag Team Championship until the Connection loses them

Sharper: “This personal fight has so many layers. The personal hatred between the two teams. Regan Street’s desire to finally become a Supreme Champion. Selena Frost’s US Championship.”

Knots: “Kandis is already picturing herself as a double champion. Tommy Valentine is looking as good as ever. But as we’ve seen Frozen Hell looks damn good too. This is all bets are off. Put up or shut up!”

Jake Starr vs. Gavin Taylor vs. Aubrianna Powers

Number One Contendership for the SCW Adrenaline Championship

Sharper: “Aubrianna Powers and Gavin Taylor want gold. Jake Starr knows he’ll only have so many more opportunities, but Taylor and Powers, we saw some tension tonight. Will that carry over? Will they work together? Or will they want their own opportunity?”

Knots: “We’ll find out, but egos never go well together and Taylor and Powers have big ones. Starr has one too!”

Jason Helms vs. Subarashi

Sharper: “Jason Helms has a demon inside of him or so Subarashi claims. Now they’re facing as Subarashi wants to face Jason Helms’ demon.”

Knots: “I don’t know about the demon, but Subarashi did try to set him on fire, because of those headaches. This could be an interesting one.”

The Brawl to Settle It All

Number One Contendership for the SCW United States Championship

Sharper: “A whole bunch of people in this one. US Title shot on the line. One fall to a finish and anything goes.”

Knots: “You have two executioners, a dancing bear, a deviant couple, a masked madwoman, a hall of famer, someone who wants to let love in, and two pissed off veterans who feel they should deserve better. Well, add a title shot in all that and this is going to be nuts!”

Aaron Blackbourne vs. Shilo Valiant

Sharper: “Rise to Greatness has been Shilo Valiant’s domain in the past. Aaron Blackbourne turned that around, but now Shilo is daring him to paint a masterpiece with him.”

Knots: “Mind games all over, but I said it earlier. Blackbourne needs to get over that hump. Can he finally get past it, and defeat Shilo Valiant after over half a year of torment?”

Josh Hudson vs. Blake Mason

Sharper: “Two veterans meeting in the ring. They’ve had long paths here. It’s gone from competitive, to a bit personal, to back to competitive. But these two both know the importance of the grand stage.”

Knots: “And both want the win. They’ve been supporting each other and others. Hudson wants Blake at his best and vice-versa. And Blake may finally have had it all click. This is my sleeper match of the night!”

Glory Braddock vs. Peyton Rice

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Sharper: “Glory Braddock feels Peyton Rice hasn’t been respecting her and now will be looking to take her Adrenaline Championship.”

Knots: “Braddock is as dangerous as they come and if this was earlier this year, I’d be worried for Rice. But Rice has got things going her way. Braddock may be regret picking this fight.”

Matt Hodges vs. Alistaire Allocco

Sharper: “Both have leg injuries and we’re told that both have been checked out tonight. Hodges taking one last cheap shot earlier.”

Knots: “Who’s going to win in a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest match? Who knows, but both have bad wheels. We’ll see how good they are, but also what they know with both having clear targets on their bad legs!”

Dark Fantasy vs. Cid Turner & Asher Hayes

Sharper: “Cid Turner will return-“

Knots: “If he’s okay!”

Sharper: “True. Dark Fantasy with an attack earlier. That suggests they see him as a threat no matter their veneer of confidence. Asher Hayes will stand up with Cid Turner. It all started about respect, but now, it’s about someone standing up to the tactics of Infamous!”

Owen Cruze vs. Giovanni Aries

Knots: “Hey Gio! You may have done the stupid thing. Owen Cruze is ready to face you!”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries has raised the bar in his attack on what he calls the Lizard Kingdom. Mr. D, Kelcey Wallace, and then going after the psyche of Owen Cruze.”

Knots: “But Owen Cruze knows what he has to do. He has to beat Giovanni Aries and show him the futility of his fight!”

Jordan Majors vs. Sienna Swann

Sharper: “Jordan Majors has the biggest match of her SCW career. Against Sienna Swann, who is looking to as she said, end her.”

Knots: “Sienna Swann is not all there anymore. And Jordan Majors turned on her, humiliated her, and now Sienna sees her as trying to usurp her. Sienna is going to try and stop it, but Majors, she hits the Cash Out…oh yeah!”

David Helms vs. Bree Lancaster

SCW World Championship

Sharper: “And then the World Championship, it will be on the line. David Helms looks to continue his amazing return, but he faces a World Champion in Bree Lancaster who is at her highest peak in SCW too.”

Knots: “Bree Lancaster is counting on last week, when she speared him to win that six person tag, to get David Helms off his game. But David Helms is a veteran. He’ll know how to bounce back. He better!”

Sharper: “Both headlining Rise to Greatness for the first time ever. It’s sure to be a classic.”

The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen followed by the logos for the Pre-Show and the Hall of Fame.

Sharper: “But the night before, SCW has plenty for you. First, from Fan Fest, you’ll see the Pre-Show where the Golden Boys will face Las Bandidas de Gata Negra and Ridley Ellis will face Konrad RAab.”

Knots: “And after that, the Hall of Fame, we induct the Class of 2020!”

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine, Christy Matthews, Lenne Perez and Lucas Knight. It’s Rise to Greatness weekend. And then the big show, Rise to Greatness XVII, starts live, with our preview show, at 6 p.m. ET, live from Minneapolis!”

Knots: “Can’t wait!”

The logo remains on the screen.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still of David Helms and Bree Lancaster.

Sharper: “Folks, we’re almost done tonight, but one big face to face to come. Bree Lancaster and David Helms, the two parties involved in the World Championship match. They’ll meet face to face, here next, on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Sasha standing in the middle of the ring, a microphone in her hand.

Sasha: “Ladies and gentlemen, this Sunday, Rise to Greatness XVII comes to you live from Minneapolis, Minnesota and it will be headlined by the SCW World Championship match, where Bree Lancaster will defend against David Helms.”

The crowd cheers.

Sasha: “It’s a moment competitors dream of, to main event Rise to Greatness and this year, two individuals will do it for the first time. Ladies and gentlemen, first, please welcome the challenger, the Last Shadow of Hope, David Helms!”

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

"BANG!"

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

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

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as the curtains part and Lucas Knight walks out onto the stage to join Helms there. Helms grins at the fans, soaking up the cheers before suddenly bolting towards the ring, leaving Lucas to head down after him. Helms slides in and looks around as he turns to Sasha. Sasha nods before Helms goes to the corner. He looks around. He hops down and is handed a microphone by Jason Phillips.

Sharper: “David Helms won the SCW Taking Hold of the Flame to be here. Last eliminating Chris Cannon and Sienna Swann.”

Knots: “Think of that…he could go through the entire Beauty Factory to win the title this Sunday if he beats Bree Lancaster.”

Helms turns back to the middle of the ring as Lucas Knight has now entered and joins David.

Sasha: “David…the floor is yours.”

David smirks as he looks around. The crowd cheers as David takes a moment.

David: “Hard to believe that I’m knocking out all of the remaining things on my wrestling bucket list since I returned…officially…in January. Won the Trios Tournament. Won Taking Hold of the Flame. Main eventing Rise to Greatness….and maybe winning it…”

David pauses.

David: “Bree’s going to have something to say about it. Lord knows she’ll have something to say about last week-“

Before David can continue, 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 “Natural” by Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage, her arms spread wide, the World Championship belt around her waist. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her. The crowd boos heavily. They head to the ring as David looks at the entrance way. Sasha turns to the entrance way as Bree and Scott walk down to the ring.

Sharper: “And now the World Champion. Not going to wait it seems.”

Knots: “What Jordan said about Sienna earlier could stand for her…she wants the last word. She wants the spotlight. And she’s World Champion.”

Bree Lancaster and Scott Burnside settle at the ring and Bree walks up the steel steps. She then steps along the apron and enters the ring. She turns to Sasha and says something to her before looking at the microphone. Sasha hands her it. Bree turns to David and then looks at Sasha.

Bree: “Since you decided to allow this to continue without me out here, I figured I’d at least cut the unnecessary hope speech and cut to the point. We don’t need to hear about David Helms having this great story. We don’t need to hear about how he hates my attitude. We just need to remember that David Helms knows that this Sunday, there won’t be another bucket list moment.”

The crowd boos.

Bree: “Or do I have to spell it out for you, David? I know you’re experienced, but it’s clear you forget a few things…like how your best days are behind you. That’s why you need to rely on cheap shots like the Wake Up Call when I was just standing by Dom, YOUR BROTHER…and you needed to make it about you.”

Helms just chuckles and shakes his head.

Bree: “Because you’re desperate. Yeah, you got lucky! Won the Taking Hold of the Flame. We all know it should be me standing here across from Sienna Swann or Chris Cannon, but instead, your fight or flight instinct kicked in and you got lucky. That luck has RUN OUT. Want proof?”

Bree smirks. David nods, placing his hand to his chin.

Bree: “You win Taking Hold of the Flame….but then…you face your former best friend and Tommy beats you. And even if you want to blame me, go ahead. Blame me. He won based on the rules. Then last week, you had your chance to make a statement…not only did you attack me for no reason. I pinned you in the middle of this ring. You know that you can’t beat me. And I’ve been saying it for weeks, David…”

The crowd boos.

Bree: “…you’ve been failing everyone else. I think we know why…you were just getting ready to fail yourself.”

The crowd boos.

Bree: “This is Rise to Greatness. The World Title on the line…MY World Title. And David, you’re not beating me. And instead, all of this hype for this moment, it’s going to be all for not because as I have so many times, I will stand over you again celebrating as I hold this title!”

Bree taps the World Championship. David steps forward.

David: “You done?”

Bree smirks.

Bree: “Why? Sick of hearing the truth?”

David: “No. Because I know you thrive on the spotlight so much that you’ll do anything to stay in it. Why you couldn’t wait your turn to come out here? I asked Sasha if she’d give me the floor first, knowing you’d traipse out here because you would feel slighted. Just like you needed to be by Dom’s side, especially when Spirit was named the host, nice touch, even though her head is so far up Sienna’s ass, there’s a reason she’s been off for months.”

David pauses.

David: “Just like you’ve been spinning this narrative for months, trying to find a way to get into my head. Yeah, Tommy beat me. Yeah, you pinned me last week. And I could stand here and say in both cases, you needed to attack me from behind. It doesn’t matter because at Rise to Greatness, we all know, you’ll do anything to win. It’s why you conveniently overlook the fact that you’d not have even been holding that title if Syren didn’t gift it to you.”

The crowd boos as Bree just rolls her eyes.

David: “The cruel truth in all of this is despite all of that, you showed at Taking Hold of the Flame and at Fatal Fortunes that you are a legitimate champion. You use the rules to your advantage. The problem for you is that I know all of them, I’ve broken all of them, and I did it before it was cool. And now, Tommy may have a win over me…you may hold a win over me…I’m some place no one thought I would be. I was retired a year ago. Now I’m main eventing Rise to Greatness.”

Bree: “So what? You’re going to say you have nothing to lose?”

David: “I have everything to lose. I had everything to lose the moment I chose to get back into this ring. I had the sign off from the wrestling business and since coming back, I’ve seen all that I worked for get thrown into a blender for a whole bunch of reasons and one thing I know for sure…I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I wouldn’t second guess it. And I have a chance to do something my family has been dying to do for years. And yeah, I didn’t tell Regan about my return…big whoop. Oh yeah, I won Taking Hold of the Flame. Now she’s teaming with Selena. She’ll be fine and they’ll whoop the Jackass and Big Ass Connection and Regan will make her own history at Rise to Greatness. And me, Bree…I am going to make history myself by returning to the biggest stage in wrestling and walking out the World Champion! And the only one who will be disappointed that night will be you!”

The crowd cheers as David stands face to face with Bree.

David: “So bring your best, Bree. You’re facing a Hall of Famer. You’re facing the Last Shadow of Hope. And you’re facing the next World Champion! BANG!”

The crowd erupts in cheers. Bree and David look at one another. The camera focusing on them.

Sharper: “David Helms! Bree Lancaster! The SCW World Championship. They meet, this Sunday, Rise to Greatness XVII!”

Bree takes off her World Championship and holds it up between the two. The crowd cheers some more as “All I Want” plays in the background and the scene fades to black…