Breakdown - July 8, 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 Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are just over two weeks away from the biggest night in wrestling! Welcome to Breakdown, live in St. Louis!”

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

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. I’m Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots. We have a new US Champion. Last week, Tommy Valentine stunned the number one contender to the SCW World Championship, and tonight, we will see some huge matches!”

Knots: “That’s putting it mildly. Both Sienna Swann and Jordan Majors have been going after one another. Tonight, they’ll both be in action. Sienna Swann faces Jason Helms and Jordan Majors, she has Syren!”

Sharper: “Syren will be busy there but watching elsewhere because Cid Turner will make his return to the ring tonight. He will team with Asher Hayes as they prepare for their huge tag match against Dark Fantasy at Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “On top of that, Xander Valentine will face Kandis. And we even have some new faces. Tonight, Crystal Zdunich, the Silver Screen Queen, will debut, facing Scarlet Grey.”

Sharper: “And we’d be remiss if we didn’t highlight one match we’re all concerned about. After the actions of Giovanni Aries, Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne will face Cain Adams and Alice Ames in tag action.”

Knots: “This a week after Kelcey Wallace agreed to Giovanni Aries’ challenge by letting Owen take the match!”

Sharper: “This could be a very interesting night to say the least.”

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

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine has to be on top of the world. Last week, on this program, with a big assist from Bree Lancaster, he pinned David Helms on his terms!”

Knots: “Yeah, Bree hit him with the title and Tommy beat him in the middle of the ring. He’s over the moon!”

The heavy music continues as the pair walk down the ramp, Kandis a step ahead, with Tommy clearly watching her voluptuous rear end as they proceed. Once getting to the ring, Tommy hops on the apron as Kandis goes up the steps. He holds the ropes open for her, and she steps through, slowly, making sure all who are interested get a good view (and pics) of her ass. Once in the ring, Kandis walks around showing herself off while Tommy watches. Kandis then walks to their corner, and Tommy follows, giving her ass a light slap as they get to the corner. Tommy then asks for a microphone and is handed one by Jason Phillips. He then smirks and walks over to the middle of the ring and looks around.

Tommy: “Hey everyone. Guess who just gave David Helms a slice of poetic irony. When everything is going his way, one guy is reminding him that without me in his corner, there’s a part of him missing. Hey! Friend! How did you like the ass-kicking I put on you?!”

The crowd boos. Kandis smirks.

Tommy: “Well I think since I just beat the number one contender to the SCW World Championship…I’m next in line! I mean if everyone can talk about all of the titles Regan Street and Selena Frost should be in line for, what about us? How about that David…if you somehow, someway, actually get past Bree…if you’re not too achy after the beating I gave you…and you somehow win the World Title at Rise to Greatness, I think I should get the first crack, huh?! I mean, we’re already going to kick your wife’s ass and kill her dream dead once and for all.”

Tommy looks around and turns as Kandis takes the microphone.

Kandis: “And you can kiss my ass after, Regan! You won’t be making history on us!”

Tommy laughs again.

Tommy: “Don’t worry though, Selena has the US title. Fought through half the roster…she’s already got her exit plan, leaving you all alone. A broken down husband, maybe disloyal. You saw how quickly he turned his back on me. And you…Regan, no more TV Title. No more double champion…and soon just a failure on the biggest stage. And this time, you can’t blame Selena. We know you are-“

The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is heard as the crowd roars and “Who’s Next” by Porcelain Black plays. The crowd roars as Tommy smirks and walks over to the ropes. Kandis proudly holds the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Regan Street walks out from the back as Selena Frost walks out with her, holding the SCW United States Championship over her shoulder. She steps forward too as Regan has a microphone in her hand.

Regan: “You done running your mouth and trying to make it harder and harder for me to wait until Rise to Greatness to kick your ass?”

The crowd roars.

Tommy: “Last time it was the four of us in the ring, I think I remember who came out on top.”

Kandis leans in.

Kandis: “Me!”

Kandis smirks as Regan rolls her eyes.

Regan: “Well we don’t have a third team in the ring and this time, it’s a whole lot different because a few things have been made clear since Retribution. You are a jackass. Kandis is just an ass and we are not coming to Rise to Greatness to try and outthink one team which watching you with a chip on your shoulder. We’re coming down to kick your ass. And at Rise to Greatness, you won’t have Bree to hand you victory. You won’t have your little shortcuts. You’ve been running by the skin of your teeth for months. Against Xander, against me, against David, against Selena…”

Tommy: “And we’re still champions. In fact, the only one here that isn’t…is you Regan!”

Regan: “And don’t worry, that will be changing, but you got any more personal shots to make? I mean, we could just make this simple…I know Xander Valentine is facing you Kandis-“

Kandis then walks over and whispers to Tommy before asking for the microphone.

Regan: “…and well-“

Kandis: “Don’t you worry about Xander, because I’m going to do something you couldn’t do at Cold Blooded and that’s beat him in the middle of this ring. But I think I have a better idea. I mean you and Selena can be a team together…a pair of failures. Just like you lost the TV Title, let’s end Selena’s reign. I mean everyone is talking about it. If Bree can help Tommy, then I’ll talk about Chris Cannon. Because he’s right. It’s Rise to Greatness and if your US Championship isn’t on the line, that’s a friggin’ disgrace!”

Regan looks up and smirks before turning to Selena.

Kandis: “So what if we make this a bit more interesting. Maybe we can make it so we have ALL the gold. We’re putting the World Tag Titles on the line and while Tommy and I are going to show you we have better chemistry than you, in more ways than one, well we’re the only one’s putting anything on the line. You have your pride, but we’ve already taken that…so why don’t we put the US Title on the line too. How do you like that Selena? If you’re so confident you can help Regan beat us to get her history, then let’s have some history of our own, when the World Tag Team Champions beat YOU for the US title.”

The crowd roars. Selena takes the microphone. She looks down at the ring.

Selena: “Before I respond to your little challenge, since you mentioned Chris Cannon who hasn’t stopped bitching on social media all week, now that I hold this again…people are going to have to fight their asses off to win this from me and I’ll be a proud champion. Not one that hands it off because they stop caring. And Kandis, you know what I agree. The US Championship should be defended at Rise to Greatness. Now we can discuss whether you two deserve it, but let’s just make that easier…just as I’m confident Regan and I are going to beat you for the title, I’m confident I’ll walk out of Rise to Greatness as the champion, so Kandis, if it makes you feel better, I’ll put it on the line, but don’t complain when you fall short on the biggest stage of wrestling!”

The crowd cheers.

Selena: “So Tommy, Kandis, gonna still complain-“

Kandis: “Not complain, but point out that now Regan’s left out again!”

Selena turns to Regan.

Kandis: “No…no…this won’t do. I mean…you’ve been telling us time and time again how much you’ll kick out ass-“

Regan grabs the microphone.

Regan: “I mean it’s a pretty big target.”

The crowd roars. Kandis looks around.

Kandis: “Cute…but you’re so confident…and with David being so confident in destroying Tommy, well I don’t want to come out here again on the first Breakdown after Rise to Greatness and hear about how third time is the charm. Oh no…”

Tommy leans in and Kandis quickly tells him her idea.

Kandis: “So put your money where your big mouths are…Regan…if you lose at Rise to Greatness, no new partners, no second chances…no nothing for these as long as we’re World Tag Team Champions!”

Regan looks around as Selena looks at her. Kandis smirks as Tommy hugs her from behind as he leans over and speaks into the microphone.

Tommy: “Anyone doubt why I love her?”

Regan: “Every day of my life, but then again, you ended a friendship over her. But Kandis, I look at Selena and I look at myself, and we won’t need a rematch. At Rise to Greatness, you’re on…I just hope that you’ll still be as smug then so I can not just kick your ass, but smack that smirk off it-“

Selena leans in.

Selena: “I’d prefer to kick it off.”

Regan: “We’ll see what Xander leaves of you after tonight.”

“Who’s Next” plays.

Sharper: “Regan Street and Selena Frost shutting down the smugness of the Connection, but the Connection just gained more. Bigger stipulations. Higher stakes!”

Knots: “Tag Titles on the line, but now so is Selena’s US Title and if Frozen Hell loses, they can’t get a rematch until the Connection loses the title!”

Sharper: “It’s all or nothing for them at Rise to Greatness!”

Selena and Regan turn and head to the back. Kandis just scoffs as Tommy smirks and turns to Kandis, almost admiring her as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Jake Starr & Jay Gold vs. Aubrianna Powers & Gavin Taylor

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

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

WATCH YOUR BACK!

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

Phillips: “Your opening contest tonight on SCW Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Des Moines, Iowa, he is the Only Social Misfit Remaining, Jake Starr!”

The crowd cheers as Starr runs over to the ring and jumps up onto the apron.

TWO WEEKS AGO:

Jake Starr stirs and just then, we see Aubrianna Powers running out from the back. She reaches the ring and slides in.

Sharper: “Jake Starr has been a target for Gavin Taylor and Aubrianna Powers, a new friendship that seems to have budded over their joint hatred of Jake Starr!”

Knots: “Two weeks ago, after Jake lost to Christy Matthews in the US Title tournament, they added injury to insult, coming down and attacking him.”

A few seconds later, Gavin Taylor runs out from the back and heads to the ring. Aubrianna runs over to Starr as he stirs and stomps him in the face and then the ribs, over and over. The crowd boos. Gavin slides into the ring and Aubrianna gets a few more shots in before turning back. Gavin heads over and stomps away on Jake. The crowd boos louder as Starr covers up. Aubrianna smiles and joins Gavin, stomping away.

We cut to the ring as Jake Starr 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. As he continues, the lights suddenly turn off in the arena. Immediately the big 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 partner, from Albany, New York, he is Jay Gold!”

Once he arrives he walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring.

TWO WEEKS AGO:

Gavin has just defeated Jay Gold. Gold looks around, hands on his hips as Gavin backs up and smiles. Gavin then turns as Jake Starr runs out from the back, holding his ribs. He jogs down and Gavin backs up and turns and rolls into the ring, almost out of impulse. He then turns around and Gold kicks him in the ribs and hits the Golden Moment. The crowd cheers. Gavin rolls over. Gold rolls off and turns as Jake Starr hops onto the apron. Starr winces as he then looks at Gold. Gold dusts his hands off as he turns to Jake.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor later that night would defeat Jay Gold, but then his arrogance and hubris caught him. Jake Starr came out for revenge and Gavin rolled into the ring and right into the Golden Moment!”

Gold then drops down to the floor. He shakes his head and heads to the back as Starr smirks and drops down.

We cut back to the ring to see Gold and Starr talking. The lights around the arena begin to flicker as "Whoa Is Me" by Down With Webster starts to play over the arena.

Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
See me decked out from my head to my toe
Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
Everywhere I go I'm a one man show

The crowd boos as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays. Around his waist is a new title belt.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Los Angeles, California, he is the All Star, and the…

Ava St. Claire has come to ring with a cuecard. Phillips walks over, having noticed her. He takes it and sighs.

Phillips: “He is one half of the SCW Mayhem World Tag Team Champions…Gavin Taylor!”

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger, tapping his new belt. He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope.

Knots: “Was that legit?”

Sharper: “I don’t believe so!”

Knots: “So he’s starting to just randomly buy fan made ones one the internet. I can make bank!”

Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out.

Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches Gold and Starr, pointing to his eyes and then theirs.

“I Am The Very Best…

I Am The Absolute Best…

…and I am the Sexiest of them all!”

After those words are uttered, “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake starts to play. Aubrianna Powers steps out onto the stage, met with a loud reaction from the fans, some boo and some cheer. She also is wearing one of the SCW Mayhem World Tag Team Championships!

Phillips: “His partner, from Charlotte, North Carolina, she is the MVP, Aub-“

Gavin then interrupts him before tapping his title and then points to her. Phillips sighs again.

Phillips: “and one half of the SCW Mayhem World Tag Team Champions…Aubrianna Powers!”

She smirks smugly as she confidently strides towards the ring. Aubrianna steps up onto the ring apron and strikes a sexy sultry pose which draws a few cheers from the male contingent, despite the women who continue to boo. Aubrianna then steps through the ropes and approaches the center where she poses again. The music dies down and she waits patiently on her match to begin. She takes off her title, as does Gavin, and both hand them to Ava St. Claire for safekeeping.

Sharper: “Well Aubrianna Powers and Gavin Taylor apparently holding a title, one that Jay Gold at least would be aware of.”

Knots: “He didn’t hold it?”

Sharper: “Jay Gold didn’t hold the SCW Tag Team Championship until November 2004, teaming with Mr. Showtime.”

The bell sounds as Gavin starts off for his team and walks forward and throws his arms up as Jay Gold starts for his team. Jake looks on as Gavin walks up and Jay Gold immediately nails him with a hard right hand. The official reprimands Gold as Gavin pops up and stumbles over to the corner. Jake Starr laughs as Gavin immediately tags in Aubrianna. Gold looks on and tells the official it’s okay. Powers steps up and throws her arms up as Gold then nods and lunges and goes for the arm. He wrenches it and Powers reaches around. Gold holds on and jerks on it. Powers winces. She then rolls forward and nips up and Gold hits a leg trip. He goes for the pin.

Powers kicks out. Both get up and Gold grabs Power and spins her around into the neutral corner. Gold follows up, but Powers rakes his eyes. Gold staggers back and Power runs up and cuffs him in the back of the head.

Sharper: “Powers went for the eyes and now the shot to the back of the head. And we’re now going to see how good of a team Powers and Taylor really are.”

Knots: “Powers wasn’t out to help Gavin two weeks ago. Last week, they got involved in their own ridiculousness. So who knows here?”

Powers grabs Gold and runs him into the corner with Taylor and tags in Taylor. Powers holds Gold in and Taylor slingshots in and hits a spinning back elbow to the face of Gold. Gold winces and Taylor smirks, throwing him down. He goes for the pin.

Gold kicks out. Gold turns and Taylor grabs him in a side headlock. He pulls back and Gold gets up to his feet. Gavin looks around and Gold gets him back to the ropes and goes to fire him forward. Gavin however holds on, shaking his head. He smiles as the crowd boos. Gold then hoists Gavin up and hits a back suplex. Gavin rolls over. He then sees Gold getting up and runs at him, but Gold hits a dropkick. Gavin hits the mat. Gold rolls over and tags in Starr. Starr climbs to the top rope and Gavin gets up again only for Starr to hit a double axe handle smash. He follows up with a pin attempt.

Gavin kicks out. Both get up and Starr chops Gavin. The crowd woos.

Sharper: “Gold getting Starr and Starr and Gold able to work together. Now, Starr is stinging Gavin’s chest with those chops!”

Knots: “Well Gavin and Powers want to take him out. They’ve got their chance!”

Starr chops him again. He whips Gavin into the ropes. Gavin bounces off and Starr hits a hip toss into his knee. Gavin pops up and Starr follows up with a neckbreaker. He follows up with a cover attempt.

Powers enters and goes for an elbow drop. Starr moves out of the way. Powers hits Taylor. The crowd roars. Powers gets up and Starr runs at her and clotheslines her over the top rope to the floor. Starr smirks and turns around and Gavin Taylor suddenly grabs Starr and hits the Desperation Buzzer Beater. The crowd boos. Taylor hooks the leg.

Starr gets his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Starr nearly was caught. Powers missed, hit Taylor. But Taylor was ready on the rebound.”

Knots: “Well now Taylor knows how hard Powers hits. So that maybe can help. Extra research!”

Starr turns as Aubrianna walks around the ring, wincing. Taylor pulls Starr up and hits a vertical suplex. Gavin gets up and hits an elbow drop to the chest of Starr before getting up and hitting another. He turns and sees Powers up and tags her in. He points to Starr and Powers enters and runs over and hits an elbow drop on Starr for good measure. She then gets up and runs to the ropes and hits the Simply the Best Moonsault onto Starr.

Gold breaks it up. Gold backs up as Taylor snaps at the referee. Starr rolls over as Powers grabs him and pulls him up and elbows him in the back of the head. He falls to a knee. Powers then gets up and elbows him again before running into the ropes. She bounces off and plants her foot, and goes for the Most Valuable Kick, but Starr ducks and then kicks her in the ribs and hits a DDT. He rolls over and tags in Gold. The crowd roars as Gold climbs to the top rope. He dives off and hits a splash.

Sharper: “Starr ducked! DDT! Gold in! Splash!”

Knots: “All his weight on her! And he’s not done!”

Gavin starts to enter as Gold then somersaults forward off of Powers and jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking Gavin to the apron. Gold gets up and Powers stirs and Gold kicks her in the ribs. He then hits a snap suplex. He turns and goes to the corner again. He climbs up to the top rope. Gavin enters and Gold dives off and nails him with a double axe handle smash, knocking him down. Gavin then rolls to the floor. Gold steps forward and then turns around and Powers grabs him and rolls him up with an inside cradle.

Gold kicks out. Both get up and Aubrianna turns and kicks Gold in the ribs. Gold falls to the ropes. Gavin staggers around the ring and to the apron as Aubrianna sternly waits for a tag. Gavin gets up and Aubrianna tags in Gavin. Gavin enters and runs at Gold. Gold ducks and Gavin runs at Starr. Starr nails him with a hard right. Gavin turns around and Gold grabs him and rolls him up in an inside cradle of his own!

The crowd roars. The bell sounds. Aubrianna is stunned on the apron.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Jay Gold and Jake Starr!”

Jake enters as Aubrianna hops down. She smacks the apron in anger as Gavin looks up and turns to the official.

Gavin: “I wasn’t ready! I wasn’t ready!”

Gold then gets up and looks at him as Gavin turns to Starr and Gold, gulps, and quickly rolls out of the ring.

Sharper: “Ready or not, Gold just outwrestled the All-Star to get the pin!”

Knots: “With an assist from Jake Starr. He’s ruining their lives still!”

Gavin backs up as he then turns to Ava and then Aubrianna. Aubrianna just scoffs as Gold and Starr enjoy their celebration in the ring.

Backstage, we see Dean Black talking to a crew member. A production truck individual walks over and has his cell phone out.

Production: “Hey, Dean. Can I get your thoughts?”

Black: “Well I’m not the director or anything-“

Production: “More do we go to Sasha. Holly sent in a video, but uh…Well just take a look.”

The production crew member holds out the phone for Black to watch. Immediately we just hear screaming. It’s then clear it’s Holly’s voice.

Holly: “I’ll [bleep]in’ kill her. Take that! And that! Go after my pledges! I will end you next week!”

Black: “Is that…”

Production: “Definitely a blow-up doll with Clamidiya’s face on it.”

Black: “KABLAM Labs is coming up with some quality stuff. It’s taking a beating.”

We then hear “Holly Adams…Coming Soon-“ before its broken up with “NEXT WEEK BITCH!” in Holly’s voice.

Black: “You know…let’s not run that…”

Production: “Okay…thanks.”

Black shakes his head as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Xander Valentine can be seen talking to Sasha.

Xander: “This really what you think I wanted?”

Sasha: “It’s what you’re getting. I know you want to get your hands on Tommy Valentine. I know you want to get your hands on many.”

Xander: “This is an insult!”

Sasha: “It’s what you’re getting!”

Xander looks away before starting to head off as Artemis steps forward.

Artemis: “You are just caging him.”

Sasha: “He caged himself.”

Artemis: “Then if you don’t want him biting the hand that’s going to feed him, you best figure out a way to let him do what he does best. Especially with Sutter running around antagonizing him.”

Sasha: “I appreciate the advice, but I already have something in mind for Rise to Greatness for Xander here and I’m sure he’ll be a bit happier about that arrangement.”

Xander just looks at Artemis as Artemis turns and walks over to Xander. Sasha watches them leave as we cut away.

Crystal Zdunich vs. Scarlet Grey

“Nymphetamine (Deva-Fix)” begins to play, and once the guitars kick in the lights dim just enough for red and white lights to stand out as they sway across the stage. Out from the back saunters Scarlet Grey, a smirk on her lips as she purposely sways her hips, drawing the gaze of every fan in the arena as they are entranced by the mere sight of her walking down the ramp, putting every runway model in existence to shame without even actually trying.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, from Parts Unknown, she is Scarlet Grey!”

She slowly walks up the steps before stepping between the top and second ropes, taking her sweet time with it to show off not only her ample display of cleavage but also the greatest ass god himself ever created for a woman. Once she's in the ring she waits in the corner, eyes moving over to the referee with a look that's just begging for him to come over and 'inspect' her for foreign objects.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey out tonight. No Angel, no Void. But she’ll be a tough start for Crystal Zdunich.”

Knots: “Think Grey is happy about this. She’s always said she’s never fit in and now she’s being used to debut someone!”

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

5

4

3

2

1

THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!

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

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

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

Sharper: “Zdunich has a hell of a career in the bag already. A fifteen year pro. Lots of experience and now finally stepping into SCW.”

Knots: “Just weeks before the biggest event in wrestling. Talk about no net!”

The bell sounds. Grey and Zdunich circle the ring and then lock up in the middle of the ring. Grey turns into an arm wrench. She pulls on the arm and wrenches it again. Zdunich then flips forward and rolls back before moving to the ropes and backflipping out and then turning and hip tossing Scarlet down. Grey gets up and Zdunich hits an arm drag and holds on. Grey starts to get up and turns as Zdunich continues to hold on. She then wrenches the arm and then runs to the corner. She runs up the corner and then flips back and hits a huge arm drag. Grey rolls through and slides to the corner. Zdunich gets up and steps forward, bowing. The crowd boos. Grey gets up and Zdunich turns around and Grey just shoves her down hard. Zdunich gets up and moves to the corner.

Sharper: “Grey shoving her down hard. Zdunich’s showboating getting her in trouble!”

Knots: “And Grey just said welcome to SCW!”

Grey leans in, pressing her chest up against her before forearming her in the jaw and then again before grabbing Zdunich and whipping her across. Grey runs after and jumps up with a clotrhesline. Grey sits on the middle rope as Zdunich staggers out. She starts to get up and Grey runs over and jumps up and hits a crossbody to the back of Zdunich, forcing her down. She then rolls her over for the pin.

Zdunich kicks out. She turns and Grey grabs her and clubs her in hard in the back and neck. Zdunich turns back, almost surprised before Grey grabs her and runs her face first into the top turnbuckle. She then shoulders her in the ribs and then again.

Sharper: “Grey showing some of the aggression we would apply to say Void.”

Knots: “They’re the same. How are they not?”

Sharper: “Either way, Grey right now in control. Zdunich in trouble in her debut here tonight.”

Grey then gets up and grabs her and whips her across. Grey runs after and bends over for a spear, but Zdunich jumps up and counters with a sunset flip out of the corner.

Grey kicks out. Zdunich gets up and Grey forearms her. She then knees her and whips her into the ropes. Zdunich bounces off and Grey scoops her up, but Zdunich spins through and out of the tilt-a-whirl into a DDT. She turns and hooks the leg.

Grey kicks out. Zdunich turns and gets up as she grabs Grey and smacks her in the jaw before kicking her in the ribs. She then jumps up and hits a hurricanrana that sends Grey face first into the middle turnbuckle.

Sharper: “Zdunich sends Grey into the turnbuckle.”

Knots: “Grey may be dazed. Zdunich has something in mind.”

She then runs up the back of Grey and then runs up the corner. Grey pops back and Zdunich hits a moonsault into a pin.

Grey kicks out. Both get up and Zdunich goes for a clothesline. Grey ducks and then hits a back suplex. She gets up and sits on the shoulders of Zdunich, rolling her over and then hitting a series of push-up facebuster drops. The crowd roars with each on. After four, Zdunich manage to block it and pushes out. She rolls back and gets up. Scarlet gets up and forearms her. Zdunich falls through the ropes to the apron. Scarlet then walks forward and Zdunich hits a Flashing Lights. Grey turns and falls to her hands and knees. She starts to get up and Zdunich springboards to the top rope and hits a diving hurricanrana into a pin.

Grey kicks out.

Sharper: “Beautiful hurricanrana, but only two as Grey fights out of it!”

Knots: “Zdunich is showing she can use those ropes well. And she’s been doing some impressive things, but you can see that attitude seeping out. No wonder her and Holly Adams know each other!”

Grey rolls over and starts to get up and Zdunich gets up and looks at her before just grabbing her and quickly dropping her with the Make Over. The crowd ohs and Zdunich rolls Grey over and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and a mixed reaction follows. Zdunich gets up and the official raises her arm. She pulls away and points to herself and snaps at the crowd.

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

Sharper: “First night in and a big win. Zdunich stands tall tonight!”

Knots: “Yeah and Scarlet Grey…she may be just getting more fodder for Void at this point!”

Zdunich celebrates in the ring and looks around as her music plays. A few moments pass before we cut away.

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

LHS: “Before we begin, I would like everyone to please stand as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Murmuring can be heard throughout the group of reporters for a few moments, and Lucy is clearly displeased with the lack of action.

LHS: “NOW!”

The reporters suddenly go silent. One of the reporters slowly and reluctantly stands up, followed by the others. Lucy flashes a sarcastic smile, then turns with Ricky to face the flag on stage. Lucy and Ricky put their hands over their hearts and begin to recite together.

LHS and Ricky: “I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, UNDER GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Lucy and Ricky keep their hands over their hearts for a few seconds after the pledge, close their eyes, and take deep breaths. They then turn back to the group of reporters.

LHS: “Good evening. We have called this EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE for two reasons tonight. And the first reason is why we just recited the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Ricky: “You see, this past weekend was very important. Saturday was the 4th of July. A great day, in fact, the very best day of the year. On July 4th we celebrate the independence of the greatest country in the world.”

LHS: “This day is extremely important to The Silent Majority. But UNFORTUNATELY, something terrible happened that we must bring to your attention immediately.”

Ricky: “You see, we had a bit of trouble getting out of Canada after the show last week. We were not able to make it back into the United States until yesterday, and we were forced to spend our 4th of July in….”

Ricky looks absolutely disgusted as he continues.

Ricky: “Canada…”

LHS: “No fireworks. No freedom. We were forced AGAINST OUR WILL to stay in the home of that filthy, anti-freedom country. And I have VERY reliable sources that tell me SHADY SASHA was behind this!”

A reporter interjects.

“Ms. Sanders, again with all due respect, last week Ricky James claimed your ‘reliable’ sources told you Sasha was going to crown the winner of the US Title tournament as the Canadian Champion, but that never hap-“

Ricky cuts the reporter off

Ricky: “I never said that!”

“Mr. James, we have you on tape…”

Lucy jumps back in.

LHS: “NEVER HAPPENED! That story is fake news and you know it. Any ‘tape’ you have has clearly been doctored to make us look bad.”

Ricky: “How many times do we have to tell you?! Shady Sasha has been out for us since the moment we signed with SCW. She hates everything we stand for!”

LHS: “I am glad the United States Championship Tournament was brought up, though, because that is the second reason we have called this Emergency Press Conference.”

Ricky: “What happened in that tournament was unacceptable. Yet another beautiful and successful person, Christy Matthews, was unfairly treated and had the US Title STOLEN from her. Just like Shady Sasha stole the title from Bree Lancaster in the first place.”

Lucy now has a disgusted look on her face similar to Ricky’s face earlier.

LHS: “Shady Sasha made the brackets for that tournament. She manipulated them. And she made sure her loser Canadian friend Selena Frost walked out as champion. Another disgusting human being who hates freedom. This is COLLUSION.”

Ricky: “A CANADIAN who lives in ALASKA. If you can’t see the connection there, you are dumber than the people in that arena last week. Stalina Frost is another part of this conspiracy against beautiful AMERICAN people.”

LHS: “Stalina Frost MUST be taken care of. The Silent Majority will not let her, Shady Sasha, or Alaska destroy everything our Founding Fathers fought for.”

A reporter finally finds a moment to jump back in.

“So is The Silent Majority challenging Selena Frost?”

Ricky: “I wouldn’t waste my time with STALINA.”

“But you just said…”

Ricky: “You’re a very nasty person, you know that? You don’t respect me. You don’t respect Lucy Huckabee Sanders. And by disrespecting us, you are disrespecting America.”

“Mr. James I mean no disrespect. We have just seen you for three weeks now and neither of you has had a match yet. When you mentioned Selena I figured-“

LHS: “The Silent Majority will handle these issues our own way, okay? But I have had enough of these nasty questions. We have informed you of all you need to know for now, and will continue to keep you informed. No more questions.”

Lucy and Ricky shift their focus from the reporters to the camera.

LHS: “And remember, I am Lucy Huckabee Sanders, the Official Press Secretary of SCW...”

Ricky: “And I am Ricky James.”

Together: “For a better...SCW.”

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

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

COMMERCIALS

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 2013 where we open up to see Regan Street grabbing Brittany Lohan while on the stage. She lifts her up and nails her with a forearm. She then nails her with another forearm and then another. Lohan starts to teeter as the crowd roars. The camera cuts below to notice there being nothing but concrete below. The camera looks back up and Lohan then headbutts Regan. Regan stumbles back. Lohan headbutts her again and the crowd roars. Lohan then kicks her hard in the ribs before just looking at Regan with pure rage. Lohan goes to double underhook her, but Regan fights it. Lohan knees her again and then again, but Regan gets up and Lohan grabs her only for Regan to suddenly grab her head and hit the CATastrophe on the stage and Lohan pops back and falls right off the side of the stage. The crowd roars. The referee turns and runs down the stairs along the side of the stage to go down as the camera then cuts to Lohan and they see Lohan down on the ground, out of it, having fallen to the concrete.

Sharper: “Oh my God! My God! Lohan! The impact sent her right off the stage to the floor!”

Knots: “There’s nothing there! Lohan just fell to the concrete!”

Regan stands up and looks around and lets out a yell. She then looks down as Lohan is down on the floor. The referee goes down to check on her before popping up.

1!

2!

3!

4!

5!

6!

7!

8!

Regan just keeps looking down as Lohan hasn’t even moved.

9!

10!

The referee calls for the bell and the bell sounds. “Gasoline” starts to play throughout the arena.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and STILL SCW Women’s Champion, Regan Street!”

The crowd roars as the official checks on Brittany Lohan. Regan just ignores them as she starts to walk down the rampway towards the ring, smiling the entire way. She then starts to walk around the ring as the timekeeper walks over and meets her at one corner, handing her the SCW Women’s Championship. She then enters the ring and celebrates.

Sharper: “Unbelievable! Brittany Lohan, the impact to the steel, then to the floor…”

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

Konrad Raab vs. Peyton Rice

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

Phillips: “The following contest is schedule for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

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

Sharper: “Raab hoping to have a change of pace as is Peyton Rice. A lot of intensity for both. Rice still looking to see who will challenge her for the Adrenaline Championship at Rise to Greatness. Raab meanwhile is hoping to get his hands on Ridley Ellis.”

Knots: “Still? After last week, turn away. He came at you and left you laying. That was a sign!”

The arena goes dark before a lone spotlight shines on the entrance, suddenly the opening beats to “All The Days" by Mammoth play throughout the arena as the beautiful Peyton Rice walks out in wrestling gear and jacket, her long sandy blonde hair hanging down. The SCW Adrenaline Championship sits around her waist. She looks around at the crowd before getting to one knee and making a line across the entrance, she crosses her arms and lowers her head for a moment before standing up and pointing to the ring as the crowd roars. Kelcey Wallace walks out to an even bigger roar of the crowd as she looks around and smiles. Turning to Peyton they both nods. With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring with Kelcey behind her, stopping and pulling off some high fiving the fans and taking selfies with them. She continues to head to the ring soaking up the reaction before hopping into the apron and pointing the crowd before flipping over the top rope as the crowd roars, then behind her is Kelcey who slides in the ring much to the cheers of the fans, standing up quickly, Kelcey points to the turnbuckle. Peyton hopes on the second rope, pointing at the sky as the cheers continuing, Kelcey clapping. Peyton then thanks the fans while being announced….

Phillips: “His opponent, from Glendale, Arizona, accompanied to the ring by her manager, “The Perfect Ten” Kelcey Wallace! She is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, NOT another “Pretty Face”, Peyton Rice!”

The crowd roars as she flips from the second rope on to her feet and does a cartwheel. She takes off her jacket and ruffles her hair a little, standing in the corner, talking with Kelcey who takes her entrance gear and Adrenaline Championship and steps outside to the corner, awaiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice knows Konrad Raab well. Raab a good friend of Alsitaire Allocco’s. Even named his newborn son after him.”

Knots: “They’re close and this could be a nice mental reset before Rise to Greatness. You want to stay fresh, but given how negative things have been with Matt Hodges’s tactics against Alistaire or Shilo and Aaron, or Giovanni and Owen and Kelcey. This is needed.”

The bell sounds. Rice and Raab look at one another and then lunge at each other. Peyton spins around Raab and into a waistlock. Raab blocks it and tries to get his hands in between her clasp. He does and breaks it and then grabs the arm and Peyton and wrenches it. Peyton winces and flips forward and nips up before wrenching Raab’s arm. Raab winces and then rolls forward before backrolling back and then pulling Peyton into an arm drag. Peyton rolls through and gets up. Raab goes for a dropkick. Rice dodges and as Raab gets up. Rice grabs his arm again and wrenches it.

Sharper: “Both know how to move in that ring. Both familiar with the Adrenaline style. Not for the title, but I would not be surprised to see a faster paced match.”

Knots: “Think Peyton saw someone like Crystal Zdunich and went…hmmm…”

Sharper: “Maybe. I would be. I would be anyone that could be a threat.”

Peyton wrenches the arm again and then pushes Raab into the ropes. She goes to whip him across, but Raab spins through and sends her in. Rice bounces off and Raab scoops her up, but Peyton spins through and lands on her feet. She kicks Raab in the ribs and then hits a dropkick. Raab hits them at and Rice goes for the pin.

Raab kicks out. Both get up. Peyton then forearms him in the jaw before running into the ropes. She bounces off and Raab attempts a clothesline. Rice ducks and then handsprings into the ropes and jumps back with a back elbow. She gets up and hits a standing moonsault and hooks the leg.

Raab kicks out. Peyton gets up and Raab stirs. He gets up to the corner. Rice turns and heads over and kicks him in the ribs. She then grabs him and snapmares him out. Peyton then hits a dropkick to the back of his head. Raab rolls over in pain. Rice turns and exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. Wallace looks on, but Raab gets up and grabs Rice. He press slams her off the top.

Sharper: “Raab fighting back up and Rice was hoping to keep it going, but that’s one way to stop it.”

Knots: “Hard to keep it going when you’re launched across the ring!”

Rice gets up and turns and Raab runs over and clotheslines her down. She stirs and gets up and Raab hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. He then runs into the ropes, bounce soff and hits a running senton backsplash. Rice winces in pain. Raab turns and hooks the leg.

Rice kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up. Raab grabs her and pushes her to the ropes and fires her off. She bounces off and Raab scoops her up and hits a tilt-a-whirl slam. Rice rolls over in pain. Raab turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope as Rice grimaces in pain. He dives off and hits a frog splash. He goes for the pin.

Peyton rolls her shoulder up. She rolls over and stirs as Raab gets up. Peyton turns to him and Raab strikes her with a European uppercut. Rice winces in pain.

Sharper: “Raab staying on. Having a bit more luck there.”

Knots: “Those shots are handcuffing Rice.”

Sharper: “They are. Raab hitting them right on the butt of the jaw.”

Raab uppercuts her again. He then whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Raab grabs her, spinning around her in a waistlock. He then goes for a German suplex, but Peyton backflips through, landing on her feet. The crowd roars. Raab gets up and turns around and Peyton hits the Snowbird. She pops up and then goes for the pin.

Raab gets his shoulder up. He rolls over as Rice gets up and grabs his arm. She spins around it and into a La Magistral!

Raab kicks out again. Both get up and Raab knees her in the ribs. He runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Peyton suddenly jumps up and hits a huge dropkick to the face. Raab hits the mat, rolling over in pain.

Sharper: “Rice stops Raab before he can get going. Just drilled him with the dropkick.”

Knots: “Rice knew he had something figured out. Raab needed to just stay on her!”

Rice gets up and moves to the corner. She then climbs up to the top rope and turns to Raab who is still down, holding his face. Rice then dives off and hits the Pretty Girl Drop! The crowd cheers. Rice goes for the pin.

The crowd cheers.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Peyton Rice!”

Rice gets up and has her arm raised. She then looks around as she smiles. Kelcey Wallace enters the ring, holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship. Peyton turns to Raab to check on him. Raab nods as the official takes over. Rice turns back as Kelcey presents her with the Adrenaline Championship. Rice then holds it over her head.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice back in the win column. A strong win against Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “No distractions and just competition. There may be no one better when that’s the case. But who will she be defending that title against at Rise to Greatness!”

Peyton celebrates a bit more before dropping down to the floor. Kelcey follows and the two walk partway up the rampway as Jessica Winters walks over to them.

Sharper: “Well we may be finding out here. Jessica Winters with the Adrenaline Champion!”

Jessica: “Thank you Adam…Peyton…can I get a word?”

Peyton nods as she catches her breath a bit. Kelcey stands with her.

Jessica: “Peyton, congratulations on your win. Last week, you mentioned you’re still waiting to hear about who will next challenge you for the SCW Adrenaline Championship. There have been a lot of rumours going around and Peyton-“

The crowd roars as we see Glory Braddock starting to walk down the entrance way. Kelcey turns and notices her as Glory walks over to Jessica and Peyton and interrupts them.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock coming down to Peyton Rice!”

Jessica: “Glory Braddock, joining us-“

Glory takes the microphone.

Glory: “You can aww shucks after. You want to know who is coming for your Adrenaline Championship. You’re looking at her. It’s about time I win some gold around here and well, Peyton, you’ve got some and I’m gunning for it. And Kelcey…let’s see how well you’ve mentored her. Because she’s going to have to get ready to face the Best in the World!”

The crowd boos as Peyton turns to Kelcey and then to Glory.

Peyton: “Glory…It’ll be my honour. But with all due respect, allow me to past along some advice I was given when I came here. I was told to not call myself Pretty. You should stop calling yourself the Best in the World. Stopping calling it and prove it.”

Glory grabs the microphone.

Glory: “I’ve earned that moniker all over the world. Peyton…looks like I’m going to just have to prove it to you too.”

Glory turns and heads off. Peyton watches her leave. The crowd boos some as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we hear “Instant History” by Biffy Clyro play as the Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Xander Valentine, Clyde Sutter and Ace Marshall follow.

Sharper: “Well we have an idea of what Sasha was talking about earlier when talking to Xander Valentine and Artemis. Ace Marshall, Xander Valentine and Clyde Sutter are confirmed in what’s being called the Brawl to Settle it All. Come as you are. And winner will receive a shot at the SCW United States Championship at Apocalypse!”

Knots: “And it’s going to solve some of the problems involving the three of them!”

Sharper: “We also can tell you, it’s official…”

The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen again and we see Glory Braddock vs. Peyton Rice follow.

Sharper: “Adrenaline Title on the line, Glory Braddock faces Peyton Rice!”

Knots: “After that tense back and forth moment ago…in the ring, they’re going to leave it all in there!”

Sharper: “And the Adrenaline Championship has been synonymous with so many, but it is also synonymous with our next inductee to the SCW Hall of Fame, Class of 2020.”

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes across the screen.

The opening bars of “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps play. We see with each bar, a shot of Christy Matthews, one holding the SCW World Championship, another standing with Lucas Knight as part of the Order of Chaos, before cutting to shots of her standing with Infamous, and another holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship. The chorus then begins before we cut to shots of Christy Matthews hitting the Little Red Press on Alexis Quinne, followed by the Far, Far Away on CHBK, Jake Starr, David Helms and others.

Sharper: “Happily (N)ever After! Just spiked him!”

This is followed by shots of Christy Matthews hitting the Happily Never After on Shawn Winters, Jake Starr, Selena Frost, and others. We cut to shots of Christy Matthews doing her crucifix pose in the crowd, and in the ring. This is followed by shots of Christy Matthews holding up the SCW Adrenaline Championship, pinning Selena Frost after a double stop to the back.

Phillips: “Here is your winner and NEW SCW Adrenaline Champion, Christy Matthews!”

Shots of Christy’s other victories, including her first title win are shown, before cutting to showing her hitting Casey Holliday with the Happily Never After before covering her. We cut to shots of her then holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship with Ravyn Taylor as she looks around and Ravyn points to her. We follow up with shots of her winning at the Trios Tournament 2012 and then cutting to a shot of her standing across the ring from Katie Steward at Retribution 2012, as the SCW World Championship is shown. But this then cuts to a shot of Christy Matthews jumping off the top rope with a double stomp onto Kate Steward.

Sharper: “End of the Yellow Brick Road…that’s what she calls it. Is it the end of Katie’s reign?!”

Christy turns back and rolls over and hooks the leg.

Kayl: “History made again!”

We then see shots of Christy Matthews holding the SCW World Championship, before coming to the ring at Rise to Greatness 2012 in the main event and then cutting to shots of Christy Matthews standing with Infamous as the scene slows down.

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen as “Hall of Fame” by the Script plays and Christy Matthews is shown on the screen next to the logo. The crowd gives a very mixed response.

Sharper: “She’s controversial, but no one can deny what she has accomplished. Congratulations to Christy Matthews!”

Knots: “She was hoping to be here as US Champion. She’ll have to settle for getting into the Hall of Fame!”

Sharper: “She joins a class that includes Amy Chastaine and Lenne Perez. Christy Matthews joins their ranks the night before Rise to Greatness!”

The still remains on the screen for a few moments as the cameras pan to show some of the crowd reactions. Some are applauding while others are a bit less enthusiastic.

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

Strobe lights flash around the entrance set to match the beat of “Glitter & Gold”. Out comes Bison Jones steps out from behind the curtains. Bison Jones jogs in place as Adam Allocco steps out behind him, patting Big Bad on his back. Allocco has a microphone in his hand and steps forward and looks around, remaining on the stage.

Sharper: “Adam Allocco now coming out with Bison Jones…I don’t have this on the program.”

Knots: “It’s Adam Allocco. I don’t know if he knows there’s a program!”

Adam: “Ladies and gentlemen, give it up to Christy Matthews!”

The crowd again gives a mixed reaction. Adam looks around.

Adam: “A deserving entry. Someone who worked hard to become Tag Team Champion. Finally got it…we won’t need to work as hard. In fact, we’re going to surpass anything she, Amy, and Lenne and everyone else has done. See, while my son Alistaire is getting a lesson in the sport from Matt Hodges…”

Sharper: “Adam speaking well of Hodges?”

Adam: “…let’s face it, the greatest tag team in SCW, uncrowned as of yet, that will change, still is not on the card. I mean we heard Frozen Hell and the Asses talk and talk and that’s great. But we’re men of action!”

Knots: “What are you two doing now!?”

Adam pauses as the crowd boos.

Adam: “So Sasha…I’ve made you lots of money with a couple of tournaments. It’s not hard to find us someone to remind the world what true greatness in the tag division looks like. You can call us. You can find us and we’ll give you a license to print money. And good news, when Regan and Selena fall on their face…we’ll be right there to give Kandis and Valentine a proper challenge. Thank you everyone!”

Adam looks around and waves as the crowd boos. He smiles and turns with Bison, but as they turn, they both stop as Valeria Garcia and Maria Vencejo stand a few feet in front of them, having just come through the curtain. They look at each other. The crowd cheers a bit.

Sharper: “Arrogance from the Golden Boys, but another team that has been talking about their talent is Las Bandidas de Gata Negra!”

The two teams just look at one another.

Knots: “You said you were men of action. Las Bandidas are maybe looking for some in the ring!”

Adam just holds his hands up. Bison Jones just stands behind him, rolling his eyes as Valeria and Maria watch Adam. Adam then motions to Bison. Bison then stars to follow him. Adam smirks and walks around Valeria and Maria. Valeria and Maria don’t take their eyes off of either. The Golden Boys walk through the curtain to the back as the crowd boos.

Knots: “Guess no action tonight. Only talk!”

Sharper: “But I think they just found one team willing to test their claims!”

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of the locker room of Cid Turner. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “From two teams to another. Cid Turner will make his return to an SCW ring after years away. He’ll team with Asher Hayes. That match, it’s next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Chris Cannon now talking to Sasha outside of her office.

Chris: “Is this some sort of joke? Great that Selena Frost is getting her little title defended so it’s not a complete farce, but to put a shot at the title with those three. I don’t think you understand what I meant a month ago when we talked.”

Sasha: “Well Chris, I figured you’d be coming here. I figured you’d have an issue with it.”

Chris: “You’re damn right I do. I mean, I could be screaming bloody murder about how Sienna was overlooked, but at least Glory and I were in the tournament. But now to just move on.”

Sasha: “Who said I’m moving on Chris?”

Chris just looks at Sasha.

Sasha: “There is a lot getting settled at Rise to Greatness. And I view the Brawl to Settle it All match as an opportunity to deal with some loose ends. Some of it can be personal, Xander and Clyde…throw Ace in there…some of it…to give an opportunity. I may not care for you, for Sienna, for Bree, and your attitude, but Christy and you had a battle last week and one that cut all the crap was what this sport can be.”

Chris: “You’re putting her in there too.”

Sasha: “I am…you and Christy can just Ace, Xander and Clyde. Everyone can be at the hell out of each other all for a shot at the US Title.”

Chris scoffs a bit.

Chris: “I’ll be standing tall at the end. But just remember…I haven’t signed anything yet.”

Chris turns and heads off. The crowd boos as we cut away.

Cid Turner & Asher Hayes vs. The Hell Boys

Breakdown returns as we see two male talents in the ring, known as Diablo and Damien. Both are dressed in black and both have black face paint.

Sharper: “Welcome back to the ring, and this should be interesting.”

Knots: “We have no clue what to expect. We’re about to see a hall of famer return to the ring!”

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Awake" by Godsmack echo throughout the arena. At the 26 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses. Cid Turner walks out from the back, wearing nothing particularly special, just plain wrestling tights and books. He looks around, almost a bit confused as Hayes turns to him and pats him on the back and starts to lead him to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, they are the team of Asher Hayes and Cid Turner!”

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “Their opponents, in the ring, they are Diablo and Damien, the Hell Boys!”

“Wait another minute
Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me
I'm alive and still kickin'
What you see I can't see and maybe
You'll think before you speak”

The crowd boos the Hell Boys as back on the stage as Hayes and Turner both make their way towards the center stage. Hayes and Turner walk to the ring. Asher walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, simply looking at the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side. Cid Turner looks at the ring and grabs the bottom rope, pulling himself onto the apron. Cid nervously strokes his overgrown beard with both hands. They meet each other in the middle and talk a bit.

Sharper: “Here we go. I never thought we’d see Cid back in the ring. I also never thought I’d see him like this!”

Knots: “Bu Cid’s almost unsure of where he is!”

Sharper: “He’s been flighty for the last bit here.”

Cid Turner looks around as Asher Hayes talks to him. He then convinces Cid to exit. Hayes then walks back and forth as Diablo steps up. Hayes looks at him and the two circle before Diablo runs at Hayes and Hayes drops him down with a drop toe hold. He moves into a side headlock. Diablo slides out and then clubs Hayes in the back. He runs into the ropes and bounces off and jumps up with a bicycle kick. Hayes side steps and Diablo stops and turns and Hayes grabs him and hits a side belly to belly suplex. Diablo rolls over and turns to Damien. He tags in his partner. Damien enters and runs across the ring to Hayes. Hayes sidesteps and Damien hits the corner. Cid steps back, almost afraid to get involved. Damien turns around and Hayes hits a dropkick.

Sharper: “Hayes right now handling the Hell Boys here. Damien a bit overzealous!”

Knots: “Cid though almost stepping back. Is he even comfortable out there?”

Sharper: “It’s been nearly a decade Jon from the last sustained run Cid had.”

Hayes then turns and grabs Damien and turns and extends his arm. Cid looks around. The crowd roars. Cid takes a deep breath and tags in. He gets in and looks around. The crowd roars as Cid Turner is back in an SCW ring. He looks around and Hayes hold Damien. Cid looks at him and sets up for a punch. He holds it…and holds it…and holds it. The referee counts.

Hayes lets go and Cid looks around and throws a hard right, now hitting Damien. Damien goes down. Cid then looks around. Hayes exits, not wanting to be disqualified. The official reprimands him. Cid looks at him and then Hayes. He then looks around. Hayes points to Damien and Cid then turns and tags in Hayes. Hayes looks at him and shrugs before climbing up to the top rope. Cid exits and takes a deep breath. Damien gets up, holding his jaw, and Asher dives off, catching his head and hitting a neckbreaker. The crowd ohs. Hayes looks back. Cid points to him to keep going. Hayes goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Cid was in for a moment. Got a good shot in but Hayes doing the damage!”

Knots: “And Cid wants him to stay in!”

Diablo pulls him off. Cid warns him. Hayes rolls over as Diablo still has his foot and Hayes boots him in the ribs and then nips up, grabbing his head and his arm and hitting the Ashes to Ashes. Cid looks on as Asher turns and Damien gets up and Asher hits a double leg takedown and steps through into the Painful Hayes. The crowd roars. Damien yells in pain as the referee checks on him and then after a few moments, he starts to tap out. The crowd roars and the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via submission, Cid Turner and Asher Hayes!”

Sharper: “Turner and Hayes win. But that was not the showcase we expected this to be.”

Knots: “Cid threw one punch. He’s got that punch down. It’s felled CHBK and caught Syren, and hurt that Damien. But he’s going to have to do more against Dark Fantasy.”

Sharper: “He almost seemed uncertain about re-entering the ring. Last week he didn’t enter. Tonight, he looked almost frozen. Asher Hayes may have reason to be concern. If Cid Turner can’t figure this out…”

Knots: “Dark Fantasy may just set the tone for the second half of the year on destroying them if Cid isn’t ready!

Hayes gets up and turns to Cid. Cid holds his arm up and then turns and drops down to the floor. He looks down, his hands on his hips as Asher Hayes pulls away from the official and exits the ring. He joins Cid and walks over to him.

Hayes: “All good, man?”

Turner nods.

Hayes: “No…really…we’re facing Dark Fantasy. You agreed!”

Turner takes a deep breath.

Turner: “I know. I’m good…”

Turner heads to the back as Hayes looks around briefly before then playing to the crowd a bit and heading to the back.

Sharper: “Well backstage, we have Jaina Lancaster who is standing by with Dark Fantasy and they just watched this match.”

The scene switches to show Jaina Lancaster standing next to Dark Fantasy, who are standing around the monitor in their locker room.

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. Syren, Ravyn, CHBK, you’ve been watching Cid Turner’s return-“

Ravyn: “Certainly efficient.”

Syren just shakes her head.

Jaina: “We’re wondering your response, your reaction to what you’ve watched.”

Syren: “What we watched? We just watched one man with a bad back who has been a thorn in our side do all the work while the COWARD that has some problem with Alex, taking cheap shots, proving that’s ALL he can do.’

Ravyn: “Well he also proved he could walk. And look uncomfortable.”

Syren: “Let’s make this simple – they’re getting in the ring with the GREATEST TAG TEAM IN WRESTLING PERIOD! You’ve been pissing us off for what? For this…you know what, at Rise to Greatness, let’s make this simple. We’re going to take two people who were from SCW’s past. Two people who think they were the greatest. Asher may be clean, but he’s not going to have much of a future. If that’s your back-up, we’ll finish what we started two weeks ago. And as for Cid…we’ll cap off Rise to Greatness by taking out another legend. If that’s the best he has…we’re just going to remind everyone how dominant we were!”

Ravyn: “Seems academic.”

Syren: “And they doubt it…Jordan Majors…she can be a nice example of what we can do.”

Syren laughs a bit.

Syren: “This is who we’ve been running after?!”

CHBK watches as he turns to Syren.

CHBK: “Apparently…”

The camera focuses on them before we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Sienna Swann vs. Jason Helms

The lights in the arena cut and the darkness remains for a moment before the intro of “Hated” by Beartooth starts to play over the pa system, the lyrics appearing on the big screen in time with the music.

“WHO KNEW YOU’D BE HATED FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE…
AND BE A BIG TARGET FOR ALL THE FOR ALL THE INSECURE…”

The crash of drums and the wail of guitars kick the song in properly and as the volume doubles a spotlight appears on the stage to show a smirking Jason Helms standing there with his arms out wide and the fans cheer at the sight of him as he throws his head back to look up at the ceiling. Jason lowers his head again and he removes his jacket before tossing it to the side of the stage before sprinting to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, originally from the great state of New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills, California and New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the Jackass from New Jersey and one third of The Handsome Devils Club, he is Jason Helms!”

Helms hits the ring and slides under the ropes, popping straight back up to his feet and scaling the turnbuckles to throw a finger gun at the camera trained on him. He 'shoots' the gun, mouthing his brother's catchphrase - BANG! - before hopping back where he plays to the fans for a couple seconds and then settles back into the corner to wait for the start of the match.

Sharper: “Two weeks ago, this match took place and it was a complete wreck. Helms teased Sienna Swann. Swann lost it and they ended up fighting on the floor before Jordan Majors came out.”

Knots: “But not just that, it was the night that those flash migraines returned too. It’s the night that changed Jason Helms.”

Sharper: “And no doubt Sienna Swann is hoping that’s the case. But note one thing – he’s out first.”

The arena goes dark.

Avenge The Fallen.”

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

Phillips: “His opponent, from Johannesburg, South Africa, accompanied by her manager, Xiomara Diaz! She is the “Avenging Angel” Sienna Swann!”

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

Knots: “Thank God. We didn’t have to go through that melodramatic crap again.”

Sharper: “Sienna Swann coming to the ring quickly and focused.”

Knots: “Probably thinking about sending a message to Jordan Majors. Probably looking to show how screwed she was. Trying to injure her to help her. To give her an out.”

Sharper: “Jordan is not going anywhere and neither is Jason Helms!”

The bell sounds. Sienna runs at Jason and nails him with a forearm shot and then another and another. The crowd boos loudly as Jason falls back to the corner. Sienna quickly switches to kicks, kicking him in the ribs and nailing him with a forearm, a thigh kick, a kick to the ribs, a spinning back fist and then a straight kick to the ribs, finishing the Angel’s Wrath. Sienna then walks out from the crowd and looks around before turning to one of the ringside cameras. She sticks her head out.

Sienna: “Jordan…this is just a taste. Not even the Helms family has a chance against me. What chance do you think you have?!”

Sienna turns around as Helms steps out and chops her. The crowd woos. He chops her again. More woos. He then grabs Sienna and whips her into the ropes. She nearly bounces off. Jason goes for a back elbow, but Sienna grabs the top rope, stops herself and drops down, rolling to the floor. Helms steps forward as Sienna walks around the ring. The crowd booing. (1)

Sharper: “Sienna puts on the breaks as she came out hard and fast.”

Knots: “But of course, everything is about her. Had to send her angelic message out. Helms didn’t get the memo.”

Sienna looks up and tells Jason to get back. (2) Helms backs up as the official tells him to. Sienna starts to climb up onto the apron as Helms leans back in the opposite corner. Xiomara Diaz then suddenly grabs his leg, Jason having forgotten about her. He turns back and Sienna enters the ring. Diaz lets go quickly and backs off as Sienna runs across and clotheslines Jason in the chest. Jason stumbles out and down to the mat. Sienna moves to the corner and then steps out and hits a knee drop. She rolls through and turns and hooks the leg.

Helms kicks out. Sienna grabs him by the hair and drags him up. He then nails him with a hard right and then a straight kick to the ribs. Helms falls to the corner. Sienna forearms him and nails him over and over. The referee steps in and calls for the break.

Sienna steps off and walks around the ring. The official tells her to get back as Xiomara starts to walk over. Sienna turns back early though and goes to Helms and Helms kicks her in the ribs. The crowd roars. Sienna goes to grab him again, but Helms kicks her again and then grabs her and just shoves her back. Sienna runs through and Helms steps forward and dropkicks her in the jaw.

Sharper: “Big dropkick. Sienna down!”

Knots: “And trying to get out again! Scrambling out!”

Sienna rolls over to the ropes, but Jason lunges and grabs her by the legs. Sienna grabs at the ropes, but Jason jerks her back and drags her back before hoisting her up and hitting a slingshot. Sienna flies up and goes face first into the top turnbuckle. She staggers back and Helms scoops her up and hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Sienna grimaces in pain. Helms goes for the pin.

Swann gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and starts to get up, moving to the corner. Helms follows up and kicks her in the ribs. He whips her across and then runs after. Sienna hits and Helms nails her with a hesitation dropkick. Swann falls to the mat. Helms gets up and looks around before jumping up and hitting a leg press moonsault into a pin.

Sienna kicks out. She rolls over and Helms gets up.

Sharper: “Swann in trouble here as Jason Helms has found his opening.”

Knots: “Come on! She’s the IronAngel. If she’s that good, she can outlast him!”

Sienna gets up and Helms grabs her and hoists her up and spins, dropping her on the top rope before slingshotting her back with a suplex. Helms then turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. Sienna slowly gets up and Helms sets up before diving off for a flying clothesline. Sienna drops down. Helms hits the mat and rolls through. He gets up and runs at Sienna who jumps up and hits a dropkick. Helms falls to the ropes. The crowd ohs and boos. Sienna goes for the pin.

Helms kicks out. Sienna looks down and grabs her.

Sienna: “Come on Jason. Just accept it. You’ll let down everyone. Including David, Jordan, whatever other wastes of talent are affiliated with you group!”

Helms pulls away and grimaces, but Sienna follows up with a forearm shot to the jaw. Helms falls to a knee. Sienna then smirks and backs up before then hitting the Off the Rack. Helms falls through the ropes and to the apron. Helms leans on the apron, holding his head as Sienna ignores this and stomps him in the ribs over and over. Helms just holding on and remaining on the apron. The referee gets her back. Helms starts to stir as Xiomara looks on and Sienna comes back over, as Helms clutches his head and Sienna grabs him, but Jason grabs Sienna and hits a guillotine drop. The crowd cheers. Swann staggers back and turns and Helms hits the Another Chance. Helms rolls over then holding his head before leaning against the ropes, showing some frustration.

Sharper: “Helms, clutch his head…”

Knots: “I mean it could be Sienna. She is annoying!”

Sharper: “Has to be more. He’s still fighting, but you can tell those migraines are becoming more and more debilitating in the ring. Was Sienna the catalyst? I don’t think so. He was fine for most of this match!”

Helms pulls himself up and waves off the official who checks on him. He says he’s fine as Sienna gets up and Helms kicks Sienna in the ribs and then looks behind him and hits a vertical suplex into a corner. The crowd ohs. Helms then rolls her out of the corner and then hoists her up and hits a back suplex. Helms looks around as he exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. He looks around and hits the Forgotten No More. The crowd cheers. He goes for the pin.

Sienna gets her shoulder up. She rolls over. The crowd boos. Helms looks up and then gets up. Sienna rolls over and Helms grabs her and pulls her up. He then whips her into the corner. Helms runs after and clotheslines her in the corner. He turns and goes for a running bulldog. Sienna slips out. Helms stops at the corner. He turns around and runs at Sienna, but Sienna hits the Off the Rack for a second time. Helms hits the mat and rolls over.

Sharper: “A second Off the Rack!”

Knots: “Depending on how those migraines are, if Sienna got him good, that may help him. If he’s out, he can’t be in pain!”

Helms stirs and Sienna hits a shoot kick to the chest. Helms falls to the ropes. Sienna then grabs him and runs him into the corner. Sienna then looks at him and then hits a back elbow before snapmaring him off. She hits a hard kick to his back and then looks around before exiting to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. Sienna then dives off with a Swann-ton Bomb.

Sharper: “Helms hit the Forgotten No More. Sienna hits her version, the Swann-ton bomb!”

Knots: “You can tell she wanted to get that in. Can’t let Helms be better than her!”

Helms winces and Swann goes for the pin.

Helms gets his shoulder up. Sienna rolls over as Helms starts to rolls over. He blinks a bit, clearly trying to figure out what’s going on with him as he steps up and Sienna walks over to him and grabs him, but Helms has the wherewithal to lift her up and drop her on the top turnbuckle with a snake eyes. Sienna falls back and rolls over. Helms then grabs at the ropes. He then looks up and around as the crowd cheers. He then exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. Xiomara now starts in on him.

Diaz: “Don’t fall! Don’t need to give your brother a funeral before his big title defense!”

Helms winces and drops to a knee. He swats at her before getting up.

Sharper: “Diaz now going after Helms and that set him off.”

Knots: “She’s mentioning his brother…Think its about that?!”

Helms tries to refocus but turns just as Sienna runs over and jumps to the middle rope and jumps up with the Kiss of an Angel to the jaw of Helms. Helms just falls forward, flipping over and into the ring. The crowd boos. Sienna dives onto Helms and covers him.

The crowd boos as Sienna rolls off. She smiles as she gets up and demands her arm raised. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Sienna Swann!”

Sharper: “The springboard Kiss of an Angel and just like Majors has shown with the Cash Out, Sienna is showing she can hit the Kiss from anywhere!”

Knots: “Helms also was distracted. Swann took over. Not like Swann cares!”

Sienna stands in the ring, her arm raised and smiles. Xiomara enters and takes the official’s position. They stand in the ring and enjoy the boos as Sienna turns and heads to the ropes. She exits with Xiomara. Sienna then smirks as she throws her hair back and walks to the back. Diaz follows. But then, Sienna steps over to the side as we see the masked man from a few weeks ago that was harassing Jason Helms, running to the ring. He has a piece of paper in his hand. He slides into the ring. The official checks on Helms as the man runs over to him and pushes the official away. Sienna and Xiomara just ignore it and heads to the back.

Sharper: “What’s this…that’s that man. That man that thought Helms had a demon inside of him. That man that was leaving those notes.”

Knots: “He’s got something in his hand.”

The man thrusts it in Helms’ face.

Man: “You agree! You agree! Demon purification now!”

The man then starts to grab Helms and drags him across the ring. The official looks unsure as the man rolls to the floor. He grabs Helms’ arm and drags him under the ropes. The crowd looks on buzzing as the man then places Helms’ arm around his shoulders and starts to help him to the ring. Jason Helms is still somewhat dazed from the Kiss of an Angel.

Sharper: “He’s taking him away…for demon purification?!”

Knots: “Good to see the crazy hasn’t stopped in SCW!”

The camera follows as the man takes Jason Helms to the back.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jason Helms being placed in the middle of what appears to be an empty room. We’re not sure how the man managed to get a full locker room for himself. There are tarps down on the ground with a chair in the middle, one which Jason Helms now sits. Helms starts to come to and stands up. We then see the man walk over.

Helms: “Whoa…wait, just-“

The man walks over, pressing on his shoulders, forcing him onto the chair.

The man: “You must trust me. Subarashi knows the way. And you signed the form.”

Subarashi then holds out another paper in a roll and places it on Jason’s lap. Jason looks at it and grabs it, opening it as Subarashi walks out of the room.

Jason: “The way of demon removal is very intricate. I know a method passed down thousands of years. You will burn brighter than ever before.”

Jason shrugs and crumples the paper, throwing it behind him.

Jason: “Whatever. I agree to let the nutbar help…”

Subarashi peeks his head in.

Subarashi: “Now you understand. Now just be still…this is scarier than it looks!”

We then see Subarashi bringing in a plastic bottle filled with a clear liquid. He then walks over and dumps it over Jason Helms. Helms shakes his head and coughs and looks around. Subarashi makes sure to douse Helms, thus explaining the tarp.

Jason: “At least you’re respectful to the building staff.”

Subarashi: “Also non-flammable.”

Jason: “Uh…excuse me?”

Subarashi: “I have to set you on fire. If I do it right, only the demon inside you, giving you your headaches, will be burned and you’ll be fine!”

Jason: “Uh what?”

Subarashi then pulls out a pack of matches and lights one. Jason immediately blows it out. Subarashi just slowly turns to him, looking at Jason.

Subarashi: “The demon is more fully in control!”

Jason: “Bro…I’m fine. It’s Jason. You’re not setting me on fire!”

Jason stands up and Subarashi forces him down again. He then quickly turns to light another match. Jason gets up and quickly blows it out again. He gets up.

Subarashi: “You signed! The waiver and everything. Don’t make me get my demon beating stick!”

Jason: “Nah…it’s good. I’m good. I’ll figure it out.”

Subarashi: “But the headaches!”

Jason turns and walks past him. Subarashi frantically lights another one and Jason turns, hearing it and blows it out again.

Jason: “And you totally sound American!”

Subarashi: “So! Marude oni hantādesu!”

Jason just waves and Subarashi lights another match before Jason turns and shoves him back. Jason walks out of the locker room and heads off. We then see a puff of smoke billow out.

Subarashi: “Uh oh…”

In another area of the backstage area we see Christy Matthews with Rey Anillo. Christopher Richter stands guard as Christy Matthews leans against the wall.

Anillo: “Congratulations.”

Christy turns to Anillo.

Christy: “About what?”

Anillo: “The Hall of Fame.”

Christy: “About time.”

Anillo: “Still good to be honoured. And the US Title opportunity-“

Christy: “Conveniently wrapped in an opportunity to give a receipt to Chris Cannon.”

Anillo: “Then take both. You could be champion if it wasn’t for him.”

Christy: “I would have been champion. No could about it. But there’s a little more fun…Ace is in it? Xander…I think I could gain some respect around here…and at Rise to Greatness…nice little twist. Don’t think I didn’t notice.”

Anillo: “You have to stop with-“

Christy: “I’ll use whatever I need as motivation. You can help me get ready to win.”

Anillo nods. Christy then steps forward.

Christy: “Let’s go to the rest.”

Christy heads off as Anillo looks down briefly and then follows after Christy as Richter then follow after them.

We then open up to see Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne walking down the hallway with Kelcey Wallace with them. “The Old Me” plays in the background.

Sharper: “Next, things could get violent. Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne, they go up against the Wonderland!”

Knots: “Kelcey Wallace is coming out with them? Is that safe?!”

Sharper: “She plans to be at ringside at Rise to Greatness!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Owen Cruze & Aaron Blackbourne vs. The Wonderland (Cain Adams & Alice Ames)

Breakdown opens up at ringside to see Cain Adams and Alice Ames now at the ringside area, both in street clothes. Giovanni Aries is nowhere to be found. Cain walks over to the ring and pulls himself onto the apron and into the ring. Alice rolls in and looks around. Cain then starts to pace.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, they are the team of Cain Adams and Alice Ames, the Wonderland!”

Sharper: “Cain Adams and Alice Ames coming from the crowd. But they don’t look like they’re dressed to compete at all.”

Knots: “After the last few weeks, I have no clue what to think. I also don’t like that Giovanni Aries aint out here with them!”

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

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

He slows down as he reaches the ringside area. Cain Adams and Alice Ames just watch him. He then glances back.

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne about to team with Owen Cruze. Can he refocus? He said last week he would be waiting for Shilo and surpass him. That Shilo needed him to be relevant at Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “Now from that to go into this war. He may have made a mistake. Didn’t know it last week, but he’s in the midst of this whole situation with Owen, with Kelcey, with SCW, with the Wonderland!”

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. Owen Cruze steps out through the smoke, and stands on the stage, with a look left and right. And then a smirk, and a nod of acknowledgment to the fans. Kelcey Wallace walks out with him. Dropping to one knee, he punches the floor, pyrotechnics filling the space behind him, before he starts to walk down to the ring, followed by Wallace.

Phillips: “His partner, from Los Angeles, California, accompanied by Kelcey Wallace, he is Owen Cruze!”

Owen reaches the ringside area and joins Aaron. They look at one another and both run forward and slide in. Adams and Ames step back. They keep watching Adams and Ames as Kelcey keeps her head on a swivel watching the crowd. Cruze and Blackbourne back up to their corner as Adams starts in the ring with his team. Ames exits to the apron.

Sharper: “All business for Owen and Aaron.”

Knots: “Cain Adams is starting out for them. Looking to just cause pain. Good to see the Wonderland now being predictable again!”

Blackbourne and Cruze talk before Blackbourne looks up briefly. Cruze pats him on the shoulder and nods. Blackbourne then starts as Owen steps out and looks around.

Sharper: “And looks like Blackbourne is going to start.”

Knots: “Owen is looking around. They’re expecting something from Gio.”

Adam sighs as the bell sounds. Blackbourne watches Adams as Adam then steps forward. Blackbourne rushes toward him. Adams goes to grab him, but Blackbourne slides underneath. He gets up and kicks Adams in the ribs and then again and again. He then grabs him by the head and runs him into the corner. Blackbourne then steps out and runs at him. Adams goes to throw a hard right, but Blackbourne blocks it. He then goes to pull Adams out. He lets go and kicks him in the ribs. Adams falls over to the ropes, but remains on his feet. Blackbourne then looks up and smirks before turning to go after Adams.

Sharper: “No spotlight here. No effects.”

Knots: “So did Shilo give up?”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but Blackbourne took notice!”

Blackbourne then grabs Adams and whips him across the ring. Adams bounces off and Blackbourne jumps up and hits a high knee. Adams staggers and Aaron spins and runs into the ropes, but as he does, Adams launches him up into the air and Blackbourne hits the mat and rolls over. Adams then stomps him in the back and then again and again before backing up and pointing to Owen. Blackbourne rolls over and starts to get up. Adams just looks at him.

Sharper: “Adams with a brief flurry but backing off.”

Knots: “I thought they were all about destruction!”

Sharper: “Now focusing on Owen then? Cain Adams is pointing to Owen.”

Blackbourne turns to Owen as Kelcey looks in and Owen extends his arm. The crowd roars. Blackbourne tags Owen in. Owen steps in as Blackbourne exits. Owen then steps up and throws his arms up.

Owen: “You want me!”

Cain: “No…he does…I will give you what you need for the Kingdom. But he wants to speak…to you….”

Cain turns to Kelcey.

Cain: “Only you.”

Owen moves Cain to focus just on Owen. Cain can be seen trying to control himself. He then looks at him.

Cain: “You will speak to him one way or another.”

Owen looks at Cain as the crowd starts to chant for Owen.

Cain: “Have your petty victory.”

Cain then drops down to his backside and lies down. Owen looks at him as Kelcey looks confused too.

Kelcey: “Be careful, Owen!”

Owen then looks down at Cain and places his boot on his chest.

The crowd gives a bit of a mixed reaction, some booing. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, Aaron Blackbourne and Owen Cruze!”

Owen steps off as Cain rolls over and starts to get up. Blackbourne enters the ring. Alice enters the ring at this point and runs over and grabs Owen’s arm and starts to pull him away, but Owen pulls away. Cain gets up and then grabs Owen and pulls him away. Blackbourne steps up.

Cain: “Don’t make him angry!”

Owen pushes away.

Owen: “He wants to talk to me…then go. You first!”

Owen turns as Kelcey and him lock eyes briefly. Kelcey nods and walks over to the side, allowing a clear path for Alice and Cain. Blackbourne turns and drops down to the floor too.

Sharper: “Owen taking the victory.”

Knots: “Why are you giving him anything?!”

Sharper: “I don’t know. But he looked to Kelcey. Almost as if some sort of conversation was going on. This is completely against everything Giovanni has done. He’s used violence. He’s talked about destroying Owen. Now he wants to talk?!”

Knots: “Just be careful man!”

Cain steps through the ropes and drops down, clearly annoyed. Alice drops down, happily following orders. Owen then steps through and follows. He glances around as Blackbourne nods. Kelcey Wallace walks over to him. The camera catches their conversation too.

Kelcey: “What are you doing?”

Owen: “He wants to talk. I want to end this.”

Kelcey shakes her head as she walks with Owen. Blackbourne is a few steps behind as Cain and Alice walk up the rampway to the back. Owen and Kelcey follow. The crowd just buzzes as we then cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to commercial to see Owen Cruze wearing a t-shirt and walking forward out of the building. Aaron Blackbourne is with him as is Kelcey Wallace. Peyton Rice has joined them as we cut to the back entrance where Giovanni Aries is leaning on an old 1970s Ford Pinto.

Giovanni: “Owen…consider this a truce for one week…ONE WEEK….”

Owen: “I’m not considering much of anything. What stops me from just punching your lights out right now.”

Giovanni: “Then you prove that you’re just as bad as all of the people you despise. Right? Cain even gave you your precious win. Something to look good in the kingdom…”

Owen: “I don’t give a damn about that. This is you and me now-“

Giovanni: “It is….for now…Because you decided…”

Giovanni points to Kelcey.

Kelcey: “What the hell do you want?”

Giovanni: “For him to come with me for an evening. I promise I won’t physically harm him. A year ago, I tried to make you open your eyes. You kept them closed.”

Kelcey: “Don’t go Owen.”

Rice: “She’s right.”

Owen just looks at Giovanni.

Giovanni: “But I feel like I owe you…Your father and I have been talking-“

Owen steps forward.

Owen: “You’ve never done anything with him.”

Giovanni: “Then see for yourself.”

Giovanni opens the back door of the car. We then see the other woman from several weeks back, when the Wonderland faced Gold and Adamson-Mason, in the driver’s seat.

Giovanni: “Cain and Alice will stay here. Just you and I Owen…Sara is my driver. And well, of course, Orlando.”

Giovanni then steps into the car. Owen turns to Kelcey.

Kelcey: “This is a trap. You and I know it-“

Owen: “But if it means you don’t get hurt. No one else gets hurt…for one week…and for him to mention my dad-“

Rice: “He’s trying to get under your skin.”

Blackbourne: “She’s right.”

Owen: “Then he’ll regret it.”

Owen turns and walks over to the door and steps inside.

Kelcey: “Owen…don’t-“

Owen: “I’ll call you tomorrow.”

Owen slams the door closed. Giovanni smiles and rolls up the window. The car ignition turns and they drive off.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze leaving now with Giovanni Aries.”

Knots: “And willingly? All because Giovanni has been talking to Orlando? Has he been sitting on something for a year?”

Kelcey looks at Peyton before they turn and starts to head back. We then hear some applauding and they turn as we cut to see Shilo Valiant sitting on top of a concrete wall. Aaron Blackbourne looks at him.

Shilo: “Always fun to watch you run around.”

Aaron: “Goodbye Shilo.”

Aaron turns and walks back into the arena. Kelcey and Peyton watch him leave as they turn and head in. The camera focuses back on Shilo.

Shilo: “See you at Rise to Greatness Aaron…”

Shilo turns and watches the car drive off as we cut to the ring.

Cassidy Carter vs. Erica Eden

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

White shirt now red, my bloody nose

Sleeping, you're on your tippy toes

Creeping around like no one knows

Think you're so criminal

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

Bruises, on both my knees for you

Don't say thank you or please

I do what I want when I'm wanting to

My soul? So cynical

White strobes begin flashing as Cassidy appears in the entryway. The crowd is louder now, mostly booing Cassidy, but there are a few audible cheers mixed in. Cassidy is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and "Bad Guy" sprayed on the back in red spray paint and a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the Duchess of Debauchery, Cassidy Carter!”

She pauses, taking a deep breath before she begins walking down the ramp, ignoring the fans. She looks straight forward as she comes to the end of the ramp and climbs up the stairs. she moves right to the ropes, ducking under the top rope as she enters the ring and walks straight to the corner. She leans against the ropes and waits.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall returned a couple of weeks ago. Cassidy returning tonight. And some shenanigans will follow!”

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: “Her opponent, 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 is looking forward to this one. Facing a full time of the roster for the first time. A big opportunity for her.”

Knots: “Yeah, but she better be ready. Cassidy Carter has challenged for the World Title before. She may be flaky, but when she’s on, she’ll be a challenge!”

The bell sounds. Cassidy runs across the ring and nails Erica with a hard forearm. She nails her with another shot and then another before running her over to the corner. The crowd boos a bit as Erica covers up and Cassidy moves in and kicks her in the ribs, stomping on her, over and over. The referee comes in and calls for the break.

Cassidy steps off and walks around the ring. She then runs after toward Erica and grabs her. She then pulls her out and hits a hair pull snapmare. Erica rolls over and turns and Cassidy kicks her in the ribs. She hooks her head and goes for a DDT, but Erica blocks it and fights it off before hoisting her up and hitting a release northern lights suplex.

Sharper: “Cassidy all over Erica early, but Erica fighting and a great suplex!”

Knots: “Pop the hips and throw overhead. She’s Josh Hudson’s student!”

Cassidy gets up and Erica steps up and forearms her in the jaw. She then hooks her up and hits a snap suplex. Erica turns and grabs at the arm and immediately locks in an armbar. The crowd roars as Cassidy reaches around, frantically moving to the ropes. Erica keeps the hold on as Cassidy shimmies and fights and manages to get her foot to the ropes.

Erica lets go. She rolls over and gets up. Cassidy turns and shakes out her arm and Erica steps up and hits a dropkick. Cassidy hits the mat. She turns and grabs at the ropes and stirs before getting up and Erica lifts her back up, this time on her shoulders and hits a Samoan drop. She goes for the pin.

Cassidy kicks out again. She rolls over to the ropes and starts to get up on the apron. Erica gets up and follows her.

Sharper: “Ring rust could be an issue. Cassidy quickly overwhelmed here.”

Knots: “She’s getting distance but still on the apron. Erica can still grab her.”

Erica grabs Cassidy and pulls her into the ring before Cassidy suddenly reaches up and rakes her eyes. Erica staggers back and Cassidy runs over and nails her in the back once and then again before jumping up and hitting an armbreaker bulldog. Erica winces and Cassidy takes her arm and hooks it before locking in the Fabulock. Cassidy pulls back as Erica keeps fighting, grabbing at Cassidy’s clasped hands. Cassidy keeps pulling back and Eden tries to pry her hand apart, able to do this before sliding under and Cassidy rolls over. She grabs at the head of Eden, but Eden nails her in the ribs and then again before nailing her with a kick to the ribs.

Sharper: “Eden showing great heart! Fighting out of the Fabulock!”

Knots: “And now she fighting. I don’t think she expected Cassidy to try and go hold for hold with her.”

Eden grabs her and whips her into the corner. Eden runs after and hits a discus clothesline. Eden steps back as Cassidy staggers out. Eden kicks her in the ribs. She hoists her up and goes for the Fall of Eden, but Cassidy gets free and drops down. Eden turns around and Cassidy hits a jumping enziguri kick. Eden falls to a knee. Cassidy then grabs her and runs her over and just throws her through the ropes to the floor. (1) Cassidy then turns and climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars as Eden starts to get up on the floor. (2) She turns to Cassidy who dives off and hits a crossbody onto Eden. (1) She rolls through as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Cassidy Carter off the top! Diving off the top and taking out Eden!”

Knots: “That’s one thing she’ll do that Eden won’t. She’ll use herself as a weapon if need be! She learned from Rachel Foxx!”

Cassidy rolls over and winces a bit. (2) Eden rolls over too. (3) The crowd then boos as we see Clyde Sutter walking from the back. Mason Van Stanton walks with him, almost trying to talk him out of it. Sutter tells him to shut up as he steps forward. (4) Cassidy, not realizing he’s coming, grabs Eden and turns and rolls her into the ring before Sutter steps up behind her.

Sutter: “Hey! Ace’s bitch!”

Cassidy turns and Sutter just hits a straight jab to the jaw. Cassidy’s legs go out and she falls to the apron as the official calls for the bell. The bell sounds as Sutter grabs her and lifts her up by the arm and head and turns and swings her back first into the apron. The crowd ohs as Sutter looks down at her. Van Stanton looks at him and backs up.

Sharper: “Clyde Sutter! Just manhandling Cassidy Carter!”

Knots: “You saw what he said. This is about Ace last week! Feeding him to Xander wasn’t enough!”

Sutter then grabs her and lifts her up and rolls her into the ring. Just as she does, Ace Marshall runs out from the back. Sutter slides in and gets up as Ace Marshall bolts down and slides in. He gets up and Sutter turns as Ace Marshall nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Sutter falls to the ropes and Ace backs up and runs at him and clotheslines him up and over the top rope to the floor. Sutter lands on his feet and staggers back to the announce table. He then turns as the crowd cheers. Ace looks at him before Sutter turns and smirks. Van Stanton heads around and stops Sutter from getting back into the ring.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall wasn’t going to let this go farther! Running down to save his wife!”

Knots: “Sutter wants to go in. Van Stanton saying no. Guess the new Executioner has a leash too!”

Sharper: “Don’t let him hear you say that!”

Sutter looks at the ring as Ace watches him and turns to Cassidy briefly as she winces in pain.

Backstage, Jay Gold is talking to Dean Black.

Gold: “You know this whole thing was BS.”

Black: “It was. But fortunately, justice was done. All I’ve heard is Hoffman’s dropped the charges.”

Gold: “Yeah. He shows up with Gio and his goons and here we are. You know this little truce with Owen means nothing in the big picture. Sasha better know that.”

Black: “She does.”

Gold: “Good…then give me his little buddies. Cain and Alice.”

Black: “You’re going to find a partner?”

Gold: “Don’t need to. Know exactly who. The match that should’ve happened that night a month ago.”

Gold heads off as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Kelsai Adamson-Mason vs. Cookie Dreams

SCW Television Championship

“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: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, has a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship! First, the challenger, 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 is going to look to regain the TV Title, but we should add this match came from a unique situation. Cookie Dreams is the champion – she remembered by Kelsai did for Derek Adonis late last year. So she wanted to give her an opportunity.”

Knots: “This close to Rise to Greatness? That’s ballsy!”

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

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

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

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

Sharper: “This should be also be a different style match after last weeks…uh…challenge?”

Knots: “No. That was a travesty. Sammy Thomas Davies showing his jealousy and high-jacked a title match to try and do it!”

The bell sounds as the official hands off the title. Cookie smiles as Kelsai smiles too. The two circle and then lock up in the middle of the ring. Kelsai turns into a side headlock. She pulls back and looks around as Cookie gets her back into the ropes. She fires Kelsai off. Kelsai bounces off and Cookie steps up only for Kelsai to shoulder her over. Cookie looks up. Kelsai runs into the ropes. Cookie rolls toward her. Kelsai hops over. Cookie rolls toward the opposite side as Kelsai bounces off. She somersaults over. Cookie gets up and Kelsai gets up and Kelsai swings for a clothesline. Cookie grabs her arm and does a brief arm-lock jig, the two spinning around before Cookie turns and moves into a side headlock. She smiles as the crowd roars. Amy just shakes her head.

Sharper: “The Class of 2020 Hall of Famer looking at this a bit incredulously, but Cookie has a unique offense.”

Knots: “She’s having fun in there. It’s great.”

Kelsai gets Cookie back to the ropes and fires her off. She bounces off and Kelsai bends over. Cookie leapfrogs over her and keeps running. Kelsai turns for another clothesline attempt. Cookie somersaults under. Kelsai turns around as Cookie bounces off the ropes and jumps up and hits a frankensteiner. Kelsai rolls through. Both get up and Cookie forearms her and then grabs her arm and hits a hip toss. She sits Kelsai up and then runs into the ropes. She bounces off and hits the Thicc Thrust. The crowd ohs. She goes for the pin.

Kelsai kicks out. Cookie rolls off. Kelsai gets up and moves to the corner. Cookie comes in and grabs her and whips her across. Kelsai goes up and floats over as Cookie runs after and Kelsai twists into the air into a sunset flip.

Cookie kicks out.

Sharper: “Kelsai with a nearfall. Showing her agility.”

Knots: “These two showing what they can do. Cookie can fly. Kelsai can go fast too. Like Sonic!”

Sharper: “Really, Jon?”

Knots: “Trying to work on a brand deal. Maybe get Kennedy in the next Sonic movie.”

Cookie rolls back and Kelsai gets up. She forearms Cookie twice before running into the ropes. She bounces off and Cookie scoops her up, but Kelsai slides down behind her. She then pulls Cookie down with a school boy. Cookie rolls through and Kelsai pushes off her hands and dropkicks her in the face. She goes for the pin.

Cookie kicks out. Kelsai turns and gets up as Cookie rolls over. She gets up to the corner. Kelsai runs over and kicks her in the ribs. She whips Cookie across. Cookie runs to the corner and then runs up the corner. Kelsai runs across and stops as Cookie dives off with a crossbody into a pin.

Kelsai kicks out.

Sharper: “Just like that! Cookie flies again and gets two!”

Knots: “And just think! Cookie was sitting at ringside, sitting on this!”

Cookie rolls through and gets up. She then grabs Kelsai and clubs her in the back and then again before running to the corner and she runs up, but slips a bit and gets caught. She catches herself though and pulls herself up, but Kelsai runs over and clubs her in the back and then again before pulling her down, upside down. Kelsai moves to the middle of the ring before turning back and running back and hitting a dropkick. Adonis covers his face as Cookie falls to the mat. Kelsai then goes for the pin.

Cookie grabs the bottom rope. Kelsai gets up and then grabs Cookie, slowly lifting her up. She then hooks her head and throws her arm over and hits a snap suplex. Cookie rolls over. She starts to get up and Kelsai grabs her again and hits a second snap suplex. She then grabs her and lifts her up again before hitting a third snap suplex, this one in front of the corner. Kelsai gets up and looks around as the crowd cheers. She then exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. But just as she gets to the top rope, Cookie gets up and runs over and runs up the corner, this time, better than last time and jumps off and hits a top rope frankensteiner. The crowd jumps to their feet cheering as both women hit the mat hard and roll over. The referee starts his count.

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams, not letting that one slip get her, and in that moment, with a spectacular counter and both down!”

Knots: “And both down means she retains!”

Cookie rolls over as does Kelsai. Cookie crawls to the corner. (6) She starts to get up as Kelsai staggers to her feet in the opposite corner. (7) Cookie gets follow up and looks at Kelsai and almost in ecstasy before Kelsai turns and Cookie lunges and hits the K.A.B.L.A.M. Kick! The crowd ohs. Kelsai falls forward. Cookie goes for the pin.

Kelsai shoots her shoulder up. Cookie gets up and grabs her. She starts to pull Kelsai up. She then scoops her up and slams her down before starting to go to the corner. She climbs up to the top rope. Adonis points up and Kelsai starts to recover and looks up. Cookie gets to the top and glances back, but Kelsai then gets up and grabs Cookie and places her on her shoulders. She then throws herself back with an electric chair. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Kelsai’s turn to take Cookie from the top rope! This time with the electric chair!”

Knots: “This is the problem with both loving the high risk. It’s well…risky.”

Sharper: “Great analysis, Jon…”

Knots: “Fine! Kelsai screwed up. Should’ve pushed her forward and then if she was out, dragged her back to the ring to win! That better?”

Kelsai then looks around and grabs Cookie. She hoists her up before placing her on the top rope, her back to the ring. Kelsai climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and clubs Cookie on the back. She then starts to lift Cookie up, but Cookie fights and nails her in the head with a hard right before elbowing her in the back of the head and then again before knocking her off. Cookie then starts to stand up before looking back and diving off with the Cookies and Cream. The crowd ohs. Cookie hooks the leg.

The crowd roars. Cookie rolls off.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and still SCW Television Champion, Cookie Dreams!”

Sharper: “Another week, another impressive showing. Cookie Dreams is showing she can go in the ring, week after week!”

Knots: “It may be Cinderella like, but she’s showing she can go. Even against someone like Kelsai a lot of people are waiting for the break out win from!”

Cookie gets up and is handed the SCW Television Championship. Kelsai rolls over in pain. Cookie turns and runs over to her and leans over before reaching down to help her up. Kelsai takes her hand and is pulled up. The two stand together as Kelsai then raises Cookie’s arm. The two celebrate together before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Kelsai Adamson-Mason is seen walking back to the locker room with Amy Chastaine, and Cookie Dreams and Derek Adonis with them. Jay Gold is waiting for Kelsai.

Kelsai: “Jay…uh, how’s it going?”

Jay: “Kelsai, Amy…I’m here because I want you to team with me.”

Kelsai: “Well I don’t know how much of a partner I can be.”

Amy: “You’re too hard on yourself.”

Cookie: “Exactly. We tore it up out there!”

Jay: “Against the Wonderland.”

Amy: “Jay…you need-“

Jay: “It needs to happen. The match that we should’ve had. I don’t know if Sasha is going to book it. But if she has a sense, they need to be taken out too. So Kelsai…you do things the right way. I’ll do thing the way that needs to be done. Thoughts?”

Kelsai turns to Amy.

Cookie: “You should do it!”

Kelsai and Jay look at Cookie.

Cookie: “What? I don’t think they support KABLAM Labs.”

Kelsai: “Sure, Jay…let’s do it.”

Jay: “Great.”

Jay smiles as Amy looks at Kelsai and the scene cuts away.

Xander Valentine vs. Kandis

The opening bass of "Baby Got Back" begins and Kandis steps out from the curtain, a sway in her step. The music cuts to a remixed version of the chorus, with added bass, and Kandis turns around to wiggle her bountiful rear end. Tommy Valentine walks out and smirks. He holds both of their World Tag Team Championship belts. Some of the males in the crowd cheer as Kandis turns back and starts down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, accompanied by Tommy Valentine, from West Hollywood, California, one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, Kandis!”

When Kandis gets to the ring steps, the line skips in the remix:

"My anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hon!"

Kandis shakes her hips in time to the words, then steps through the ropes and slaps her ass right at the whip sound. Tommy enjoys the view before rolling into the ring. The bass line continues as Kandis bounces on her feet a little, shaking all of her assets.

Sharper: “Kandis better be ready. Xander Valentine already is upset. He wanted Tommy. Not Kandis. Tommy has been the agitator.”

Knots: “But Kandis is enjoying the ride. One half of the Tag Champions and in one of the marquee matches of Rise to Greatness against Frozen Hell!”

The feedback over the PA system, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier rips through the arena. While the noise attracts the attention of the crowd, spotlights, one after another shine down onto the stage. The familiar chords of "The Fade to Black" crackles on the sound system as smoke begins to hover on the stage. A shadow stands behind an illuminated curtain, by this point the crowd already caught up in a frenzy. The song's interlude cuts shorts as the lyrics begin:

“Life it seems, will fade away

Drifting further every day

Getting lost within myself

Nothing matters no one else

I have lost the will to live

Simply nothing more to give

There is nothing more for me

Need the end to set me free”

As the final line of lyrics play and the song revs up, Xander bursts out behind the curtain onto the stage. He marches out onto the stage to the top of the ramp. Some cheers start to hail down on him, but there are some cheers beneath. Behind him emerges a woman, wearing a coat with fur lining. As she stops and positions herself behind Xander. As if she doesn't exist, he stares down at the ring, regardless if occupied or vacant.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from San Diego, California, accompanied by Artemis, he is SCW’s Executioner, Xander Valentine!”

A serious glare is painted across his weathered face. He starts marching deliberately down the ramp, continuing to stare at the ring. The song begins to fade out at this point. Xander is at the bottom of the ring steps. He stomps the bottom step several times before moving pass the steps towards the side of the ring. In a single bound, Xander leaps up onto the apron. He poses for a moment, stretching his shoulders as he continues to look into the ring. He raises his arm high into his air, as to promise victory. He garners another response from the crowd. Meanwhile Artemis has left his side, instead moving towards the timekeeper to take the position of a watcher. She stands there as if no one else exists but Xander and his opponent. Xander looks over at Artemis for a moment, for the first time acknowledging her existence before leaping over the top rope. He steps over to the corner and prepares for the battle ahead.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine getting this opportunity in the ring. He’s been forced to watch, almost goading people for a fight.”

Knots: “But as you said, this isn’t the one he wants. That could be bad or worse!”

Xander looks at Kandis as the bell sounds. Xander then turns as Tommy runs over to his side of the ring and jumps up onto the apron. Xander turns and swings at him. Tommy steps back and laughs before holding up both Tag Team Titles, getting in Xander’s face, before Kandis runs over from behind, jumping up and landing on Xander. Xander staggers to the corner. Kandis then uses her educated feet to kick him in the ribs over and over before turning to shoot kicks to the chest and elbow. Xander covers up a bit as he ends up sitting on the bottom turnbuckle. Kandis leans in for a choke with her boot.

Kandis is pushed back. She waits just long enough before moving back in and nailing Xander with a hard right and then kicking him over and over again.

Kandis is forced out of the corner again.

Sharper: “Kandis just all over Valentine. She knows she can’t let him up!”

Knots; “Tommy gave her the opening. Kandis happy to take advantage. They’re not going to find out what Xander wants to do.”

Kandis turns back and runs over and kicks him over and over again. The crowd boos some more as Xander now drops to a seated position. Kandis stomps him in the face a couple of times too.

Kandis is forced off again. She then smiles as Tommy then runs over and starts to choke Xander in the corner. The crowd boos. Kandis keeps the official’s attention. Tommy pulls away and laughs as Artemis watches him. Kandis then looks at Xander as she runs over and hits the running hip check in the corner. She then leans down on him for added insult. Xander winces a bit as Kandis then smiles and walks out. Xander however grabs at the ropes. He pulls himself up as Tommy looks on.

Tommy: “Kandis!”

Kandis smirks and turns as Xander then gets up and runs out and nails her with a running boot to the face.

Sharper: “Kandis may have gone too far. Xander didn’t take kinda to the hip check and a boot!”

Knots: “One person who doesn’t care for Kandis’s ass!”

Xander turns around as Kandis starts to get up and runs into the ropes, bounces off and nails her with a clothesline. Kandis does a corkscrew flip, landing on her back. Tommy looks around as Xander turns and walks over to Kandis and grabs her by the head. Kandis tries to get free but Xander knees her in the ribs before pulling her into his hand, grabbing her by the throat. Xander hoists Kandis up and chokeslams her down. The crowd roars. Xander then gets up and walks over to the ropes and hooks his arms and backflips over and right by Tommy. Tommy backs up a bit as Xander looks at him. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Xander drops Kandis with a chokeslam. Xander back to focusing on Tommy though!”

Knots: “Hit him and you’re suspended-“

Sharper: “Didn’t he choke him earlier?”

Knots: “You’re right. I don’t think Tommy thought of that!”

Tommy backs up.

Tommy: “I gotta touch ya!”

Xander then boots him in the face. The crowd roars. Xander grabs Tommy and Kandis then runs over and hits a baseball slide. Xander falls over and then she points to him and then Tommy.

Kandis: “Hey! He hit him! He hit him! Tommy didn’t do anything!”

Xander starts to get up. The official then turns and goes over to Phillips. Artemis just stands up as Phillips notices this. Kandis watches Xander as Tommy gets up and grabs one of the Tag Team Titles. Xander starts to get up and Tommy runs over and nails him in the head with it. Tommy steps forward and throws the title down. The official talks to Phillips as Tommy walks over and gets Phillips and pulls him away. Kandis then grabs the official.

Kandis: “Relax! Take care of it after the match…after! Just count!”

Kandis smirks as Xander rolls over, wincing. (1) He grabs at the ring as the crowd boos. Tommy now sits Phillips down. (2)

Tommy: “Don’t over-exert yourself with that thinking there.”

Tommy looks at Artemis and backs away as Xander pulls himself up. (3) She staggers back to the ring and Kandis runs over and baseball slides him again. The crowd boos. The official gets her back. Tommy then comes over and grabs Xander and lifts him up as best as he can and rolls him in. Tommy walks around the ring as Xander rolls over and Kandis turns and walks over and rolls him over to the middle of the ring before smirking and hitting a Bass Drop.

Xander shoves her off. He rolls over and moves to the ropes. Kandis looks at this and runs over and clubs him in the back and then again before running across the ring. She bounces off and Xander steps up only to launch Kandis up high in the air. She lands throat first on the top rope and staggers back only for Xander to boot her in the face again. The crowd roars. Kandis rolls over, holding her jaw.

Sharper: “Xander unleashed again! Kandis gave him an opportunity to get out!”

Knots: “Didn’t help that she sat on him again!”

Kandis staggers up and Xander scoops her up and hits a spinning sidewalk slam. He goes for the pin.

Kandis gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as Xander rolls over. Tommy looks on. Kandis starts to get up and Xander turns and grabs her and Kandis kicks him in the leg. Xander then swats at her in the side of the head. Kandis hits the mat. Xander then runs into the ropes, but Tommy trips him up. Xander staggers forward and turns. Kandis manages to get up and runs at Xander from behind with a running hip check to the back. Xander falls to the ropes. Tommy backs up. We then see from the back, Regan Street and Selena Frost as the crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Tommy getting involving here and now Regan Street and Selena Frost out!”

Knots: “After Xander got an ASS TO THE BACK!”

Xander turns and Kandis nails him with a couple of shoot kicks before Xander shoves her back. She runs back and kicks him in the head. Xander rolls over as Tommy starts to back away as Regan and Selena start to go around the ring on separate sides. The crowd roars. Kandis turns and sees this. Tommy backs up to the timekeeper’s table and climbs up and over it. Kandis watches him and Xander starts to get up when suddenly we see Void running out from the back. The crowd roars. Void slides in and as Xander goes to go after Kandis, Void jumps up and onto his back, riding him down. She then starts to hammer away violently to the back of Xander’s head. The crowd boos as the referee calls for the bell and the bell sounds.

Sharper: “What the hell! Void!”

Knots: “She wearing out Xander!”

Sharper: “Attack him from behind! I know Xander called her out a few weeks back…where’s Angel?!”

Knots: “Not here!”

Sharper: “Xander is getting fell by this madwoman!”

Valentine looks out as Selena and Regan turn to the ring. Kandis just looks at Void with anger more than anything else. Void just continues to hammer away on Xander, without surcease. Xander tries to cover up, but struggles as Artemis just keeps watching Xander, showing added concern.

COMMERCIALS

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 the two walk down to the ring.

Sharper: “We’ve already heard from Tommy Valentine. David Helms I’m sure will have something to say about that, but he has to focus on Bree Lancaster.”

Knots: “I’m not worried about that. I’m worried about whether he’s at one hundred percent. After that brawl, Helms took a lot of damage.”

Helms and Knight reach the ring. Helms walks up the steel steps and into the ring. Knight follows and Helms walks across the ring and goes to the corner, grabbing a microphone waiting for him. Helms turns back to the middle of the ring and looks around.

Helms: “Well where to begin. Should it be that Tommy Valentine beat me? Yeah, he did. Should it be that Tommy Valentine ran his mouth and now thinks he deserves a title shot if I win at Rise to Greatness? Oh yeah…I figured that was coming. How about the fact that Bree Lancaster walked out to the ring and had to hit me with the World Title…after weeks of her giving her little speech, about how I fail. I fail my friends, my family…and to them apparently.”

Helms smirks.

Helms: “Nice poetic touch, Bree.”

Helms walks around the ring.

Helms: “Too bad that all last week did was remind something in my head. It wasn’t that two weeks ago, you nearly injured Kelsai Adamson-Mason just because well, you can, but you didn’t mean it. We all know how you act. How Sienna acts? There’s no short-cut you don’t like. And next week, we’re going to see a shot from my brother’s new movie, with Kennedy Street, next week on this show. My brother who for some reason is happy with Bree. So next week, it’s going to be a celebration, I’m sure.”

Helms pauses.

Helms: “Two weeks after I lose to my best friend, you’ll get to stand in this ring, and get some photo ops with my brother and get the mainstream press. And I’m sure you’ll flaunt it.”

Helms pauses again and smirks.

Helms: “How much of this BS do we need to go through? I knew the risk when I went into that ring last week. I figured my former best bro would have an inkling of pride left to try and solve it in the ring, but you had to stick your nose in it. You needed to do that just to keep your little narrative there. That I’m going to fail any time it gets personal. I screwed over my wife by hiding my return. I hurt my wife by winning Trios and then the Taking Hold of the Flame. I let down my best friend. But Bree…let’s turn it around…Trios Tournament, Taking Hold of the Flame, good things come in threes? I can come up with my own little narrative too and when the spotlight is on me, I tend to step up. This is for both of us the first time either one of us has been in the main event of Rise to Greatness. And Bree…I’m ready for a big match. But you…what happens if you fail? Are Sienna and Chris going to understand when they run their mouth about any damn thing? I mean you already tossed aside the US Title because you knew damn well I’m a threat! You came out last week because you know I’m a threat and you know there’s a good chance when the bell sounds on July 26, I can damn sure walk out Champion!”

At this point, 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 with Scott Burnside. The SCW World Championship is around her waist. Bree has a microphone in her hand and looks down at the ring. She smirks as David turns to the stage.

David: “Come on in Bree? I want to know how you’ll spin this.”

Bree: “David…for a hall of famer…someone who retired, this all sounds like sour grapes, babe. You lost to your best friend. You’re going to lose to me in two and a half weeks, and then what? This little Cinderella story falls back down to either. The carriage turns into a pumpkin and you return to being the guy people pay to see once. I’ll keep being the champion people come to see in droves.”

David: “To watch you get your ass kicked!”

The crowd roars.

David: “Bree, you can pump yourself up. You, Sienna, Chris, you’re all so good at it. All last week did is remind me of what I was going to focus on anyway. I gave Tommy his match to let it happen, put it in the past. Unlike you and the US Title, I didn’t just pass it on. I fought it head on. You got your shot in…good for you. But in two and a half week, on July 26, I will be champion and I want nothing more than to do that.”

Bree: “David, babe…please. Stop turning this into some sort of speech that you’re trying to convince people that you have a chance. Last week was a reminder…the only way you’re touching this title is if I strike you with it. I won’t need to do it at Rise to Greatness. I’ll beat you in the middle of the ring. A lot of people hope you’ll be beat me…please…the last shadow of hope…you’re going to flicker off. Fail again. I probably shouldn’t have even come out tonight. This is just sad, David.”

David smirks as he walks over.

David: “Lucas didn’t bring out the bottle, but we’ll be sure to do one thing tonight.”

Bree: “Drink to your impending collapse?”

David: “Drink you your birthday. May be another year around the sun, but you still act like a two year old. And the good news, you can celebrate, hold on tight to that title…Because I plan to celebrate the rest of the summer holding something that has been a long time since I last held it. And Bree, I’m not the one that’s slipped and fallen this year when it was all on the line. Just as Kim Williams. BANG!”

Bree just shakes her head and holds her hand up, dismissing Helms as “All I Want” plays. David Helms watches her before turning back to Lucas and then tossing the microphone to Phillips.

Sharper: “David Helms fired up. Bree Lancaster may have just ensured that David Helms is going to do everything he can to walk out champion.”

Knots: “Bree Lancaster can needle, can push, can prod, but David Helms is not like other challengers. He’s been there and he’s ready for this!”

Sharper: “But Bree says the same. Bree keeps highlighting failure. David Helms notes that Bree better be concerned for it too. And in two and a half weeks, only one competitor will be happy!”

David Helms turns and starts to play to the crowd as they cheer him. The camera focuses on him for a few moments before cutting away.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still for Jordan Majors vs. Syren.

Sharper: “Next, we will see our main event. Jordan Majors, now training with David Helms and company, she’ll face Syren!”

Knots: “Sienna won earlier. Can Jordan keep pace or will Syren use her as an example?”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Sienna Swann, Bree Lancaster & Chris Cannon vs. Jordan Majors, David Helms & Josh Hudson come up on the screen.

Sharper: “Next week folks, we have a huge main event. Six person tag action. Helms and Lancaster will clash in the middle of the ring. Majors and Swann can get their hands on one another and Cannon and Hudson will also round out the teams.”

Knots: “But that’s not all. You hear of this?”

We see a still of the Dancing Bear and Lexy Chapel.

Knots: “Lexy Chapel has demanded every female wrestler come to the ring to help her determine the Dancing Bear!”

Sharper: “That’s getting ridiculous. I’ll be curious how that goes. But that’s not all. We’ll see a trailer of Kennedy Street’s upcoming film with Dominic Teller, David Helms’ brother, Bree Lancaster’s boyfriend.”

Knots: “Not just that! Looks like Matt Hodges is getting what he wants. They’re both off tonight to recover from their leg injuries, but we’re told both will be in action once more before Rise to Greatness.”

Sharper: “We’re just a couple of weeks away from Rise to Greatness. Time to put up or shut up!”

Syren vs. Jordan Majors

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

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

Jordan runs out on the stage and jumps, landing right when the beat hits and looks out at the crowd with a big smile on her face.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and is your main event of the evening with TV Time remaining. First, on her way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, she is Jordan Majors!”

She continues to smirk as she starts to skip down the ramp ignoring anything the fans around her say. She sprints toward the ring apron and slides under the bottom rope to the middle of the ring, going on her elbows and kicking her feet behind her as she laughs. Jordan jumps to her feet and runs to the ropes and jumps on to the middle rope and leans across the top as she sticks her tongue out. She tosses her head back and forth a few times before hopping off the rope and sauntering around the ring.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors in the main event.”

Knots: “Sienna Swann has to love that.”

Sharper: “Oh I’m sure. But next week, they will be in the same week. But tonight, Jordan faces someone from her past. Syren…but also someone who is very similar to Sienna Swann in terms of the arrogance and the tactics.”

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”

There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and we cut to the hallways in the back, where the cameras watch as Syren rounds a corner on her way to the ring. She’s got her hands taped, appears to be in her ring gear with her ring jacket on, but doesn’t even acknowledge the camera. Behind her are notably CHBK and Alexander Crowe, and we can see Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews in the background as well. The crowd boos as this footage is shown on the screens. As the lights come back up in the arena, we see Syren walking through the doorway that security entered through moments earlier. She stands in the aisleway for a moment before turning her back to the camera. On the back of her jacket we see the Infamous skull logo.

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

Dark Fantasy

Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. From behind her we see the rest of Infamous also walking through the doorway, led by CHBK. Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews also have similar jackets to Syren, with Christy’s being red in design and with a hood pulled up over her head. Syren leads the pack to the guard rail with the security walking alongside them, holding back any fans from getting too close.

Phillips: “Her opponent, introducing, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor, Christy Matthews, Christopher Richter and SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, hailing from Los Angeles, California, and weighing one hundred and twenty nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN!”

Syren smirks as she’s introduced. Once they get to the guard rail Syren jumps over before the camera follows her walking up the ring steps. Once there we see Alexander Crowe leap onto the apron and sit on the middle rope, lowering it for her. She steps between the ropes and leans back to kiss him before Syren climbs the turnbuckles and points to herself confidently, shouting down at those at ringside as they jeer her. She takes her jacket off and tosses it to Alexander at ringside as she adjusts the skull-logo armband on her arm, pointing it out to the camera with a grin on her face and tapping it with two fingers.

Sharper: “And the entirety of Infamous is out here. Syren is their breadwinner. And after earlier, you know she is looking to make Cid Turner or Asher Hayes regret what they’ve done.”

Knots: “Dark Fantasy already has the added confidence boost. Cid Turner looked lost. And now, tonight, they can also take out a rising star. Why not? An easy way for Infamous to quickly remind everyone they’re not going anywhere. Unfortunately!”

Syren looks at Majors as Majors looks around, watching Infamous. The bell sounds. Majors steps out as Syren does too and the two lock-up in the middle of the ring with a collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another and Syren turns into a side headlock. She pulls back. Jordan reaches around and pulls Syren to the ropes and fires her off. Syren bounces off and Jordan shoulders her down. The crowd roars. Syren looks up and Jordan runs into the ropes. Syren tries to take her out with a drop down. Jordan hops over and bounces off the other side. Syren goes for a hip toss, but Jordan counters by spinning through and hip tossing Syren down. Syren hits and gets up and Jordan hits a back elbow. Syren hits the mat and rolls over, holding her jaw and moves to the ropes. Jordan turns to her, the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Hard back elbow and Syren down.”

Knots: “Syren quickly finding out she’s in for a long night. Majors is here to fight. And here to win!”

Syren gets up and steps up and shoves Jordan. Jordan plants her foot and then retaliates with a shove of her own. Syren hits the mat. She then gets up and Jordan forearms her in the jaw before nailing her with a hard right. Syren falls to the ropes. Jordan grabs her and whips her across the ring. Syren bounces off and Jordan hits a shoot kick to the chest. Syren hits the mat. Jordan jumps up and hits an elbow. She goes for the pin.

Syren kicks out. Both women get up and Jordan hits an arm drag. Syren rolls through. She gets up and Jordan hits a dropkick. Syren falls back into the corner. Jordan walks over and chops her. The crowd woos. She chops her again. More woos. Syren steps out, but Jordan then hits a shoot kick to the chest. Syren winces and falls back.

Sharper: “Majors making Syren think about everything!”

Knots: “Syren tried to get out and Majors kicks her back in!”

Sharper: “And now to whip her across!”

Jordan whips Syren across the ring. Jordan runs after and Syren jumps up and goes for a float over. Jordan however catches her feet on her shoulders. Jordan turns around and then pulls Syren out of the corner. She then tries to pull her over, but Syren clubs her in the back twice before countering with a sunset flip.

Majors kicks out and both get up and Syren rakes Majors’s eyes. The crowd boos and Syren kicks her in the ribs. Majors falls into the corner. Syren then tags her with a couple of hard right hands to the jaw. She then grabs Majors and pushes her to the apron. Majors lands on the apron and Syren walks across the ring. She turns back, and Majors gets an elbow up. Majors turns as Ravyn Taylor and Alexander Crowe stand nearby. That is just long enough for Majors to be distracted as Syren moves over and kicks her through the ropes, pulls her in between the ropes and then jumps up and hits a leg drop to the back of Majors’ head. Majors is hung up on the middle rope for a moment before flipping through to the ring.

Sharper: “Syren using the numbers on the floor to get the advantage. Just their presence is enough!”

Knots: “You’d be worried about being destroyed by this gang too if you had issues, or not, in the past.”

Sharper: “The leg drop to the back of the head. Jordan in trouble here. Now a cover!”

Syren hooks the leg.

Jordan kicks out. She turns and grabs at the ropes. Syren grabs her and pulls her away by the hair and spins her around and nails her with a hard right. She then kicks her in the ribs and hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. Syren gets up and hits the Blonde Satisfaction. She goes for the pin.

Jordan kicks out. Syren then grabs Jordan and pulls her up again. She runs her over to the corner and drives her face first into the top turnbuckle. Jordan turns and Syren kicks her in the ribs once, twice and then a third time. Jordan slides down a bit before Syren grabs the top rope and places her boot across the throat of Jordan, choking her.

Sharper: “Syren methodically trying to just wear Jordan down. Now just choking her in the corner!”

Knots: “Hard for your opponent to fight back if they’re passed out!”

Syren steps off. She then grabs Jordan and whips her across the ring. Jordan however front flips up and over and lands on the apron. Syren runs after and goes to nail her, but Jordan blocks her and hits a pump kick on the apron. Syren stumbles back. Jordan climbs up to the top rope and then dives off with a missile dropkick. The crowd cheers. Jordan crawls over and goes for the pin.

Syren kicks out. Syren rolls over and gets up and Jordan gets up and clubs her in the back and then again. Syren turns and Jordan spears her into the corner. She rears back and shoulders her in the ribs before getting back and pulling Syren out by pulling her toward her, before jumping up and hitting a spinning heel kick, knocking her down.

Sharper: “Hard spinning heel kick. Majors making sure for every kick to hit!”

Knots: “And one is all you need. Selena Frost has proven that in the past. Sienna with the Kiss of an Angel too. One good shot and if your opponent is out, that’s as good as a win!”

Jordan gets up and runs to the ropes. She jumps off the middle rope and hits a moonsault. She hooks the leg.

Syren gets her shoulder up. She turns and Jordan rolls off. She gets up and turns and grabs Syren, but Syren reaches up and hits a jawbreaker. Jordan falls back. She starts to get up and Syren runs over and hits a running knee lift. Jordan staggers back to the corner. Syren then grabs her and whips her across the ring. Jordan bounces off as Syren hoists Jordan up and hits a flapjack. Jordan rolls over as Syren gets up. She walks over to the corner and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. Jordan starts to get up and Syren dives off with a double axe handle smash. Syren then goes for the pin.

Jordan kicks out. Syren turns and moves into a reverse chinlock. The crowd boos as Syren looks out. CHBK can be heard coaching her from ringside as Jordan reaches around.

Sharper: “Syren goes to the chinlock. Wearing down Majors!”

Knots: “Middle of the ring. Seems to be a trend. You get to the ropes, Infamous is there. Middle of the ring, Syren has you.”

Syren pulls back as Majors winces. The official checks on her as Majors starts to slowly turn and reaches out. The crowd cheers her as Majors gets a knee under her. She then starts to push up, responding to the crowd. Syren holds on, but Majors elbows her in the ribs and then again before turning and hitting a European uppercut. Syren staggers back to the ropes. She bounces off and Majors kicks her in the ribs and hoists her up and hits a falcon arrow into a pin.

Syren kicks out. Majors rolls back and exits to the apron. She kicks at Christopher Richter before turning and climbing up to the top rope. Syren gets up and moves toward her and nails her in the ribs and then again before climbing up to the middle turnbuckle and then the top rope. Jordan then headbutts her before nailing her with a hard right. Syren falls back, her legs hooked on the top turnbuckle. Syren sits up and Majors jumps forward and hits the double foot stomp to the chest. The crowd erupts in cheers. Majors rolls through. Syren turns briefly and Majors grabs her and drags her out of the corner.

Sharper: “Double stomp as Syren was trapped!”

Knots: “Her chest. What about her legs, caught in the top rope!”

Sharper: “Cover!”

Majors hooks the leg.

Syren gets her shoulder up. Majors rolls over and gets up. She then turns and looks around as Syren rolls over. She runs into the ropes and bounces off and goes to grab Syren by the head and jumps up and hits a bulldog. Syren rolls over. Majors turns and walks over and grabs her. She pulls her up and places her head between her legs. She lifts Syren up for a powerbomb, but Syren counters with a sunset flip, but this time, throws Majors back, not into a pin, but back and head first into the middle turnbuckle. The crowd ohs. Majors staggers forward and Syren runs forward and spins around and grabs Majors arms into a Syren Song. The crowd boos. Syren goes for thep in.

Majors gets her shoulder up.

Sharper: “Only two! The Syren’s Song only gets two!”

Knots: “Majors is fighting. Sienna better be watching. She’s not going to stay down!”

Syren gets up and looks around before grabbing Jordan. She drags her up and forearms her in the jaw once and then again. Jordan falls to the corner. Syren whips her across. Majors hits the opposite corner and Syren runs after and Majors gets a boot up. She then runs out and hits a spinning heel kick. The crowd cheers. Majors gets up and Syren starts to get up and Majors jumps up and hits a rocker dropper. The crowd roars. She rolls Syren over.

Syren gets her shoulder up. Majors rolls off and Syren gets up and Majors hits an enziguri kick. The crowd cheers. Syren rolls over and starts to get up before Jordan gets up and looks around. We see CHBK starting to give a few orders when suddenly, Sienna Swann, Chris Cannon and Xiomara Diaz run down from the back. The crowd boos. Christy sees them and heads around the ring. Chris watches her as Sienna jumps up to the ring. Jordan turns and runs over and kicks at the ropes. Sienna falls back and Jordan snaps at her.

Jordan: “Not tonight! Leg’s fine!”

Jordan however is then spun around by Syren who grabs her and hits the Total Makeover!

Sharper: “It’s just too much! Sienna down here. And Syren! Total Makeover!”

Knots: “Happily willing to take advantage of the distraction!”

Sharper: “Watch Christy and Chris though!”

Richter stops Christy as Cannon is stopped by Diaz as they start to chirp at each other. Syren covers Jordan.

The crowd boos. Syren rolls off. Sienna then starts to pull Chris back as CHBK nods to Ravyn. Ravyn nods back. Infamous then starts to walk around the ring and toward Sienna. Chris looks around as Diaz starts to get him back. Chris, Sienna and Diaz back up the rampway as now Infamous rallies around Christy.

Sharper: “Syren wins this, but now Infamous coming to the aid of Christy, seeing her and Chris go at it!”

Knots: “Syren got one thing done. Now Infamous worries about Sienna. And they’ve never gotten along!”

Sharper: “Chaos here tonight! Jordan Majors though has to rebound from this loss. Will that be next week? We’ll find out! Thank you and good night!”

The scene fades to black…