“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

DARK MATCH:

Josh Woodrum defeats Lailoken Da Vinci via pinfall

 

 

 

MAIN SHOW:



We open up with a live shot of the inside of the Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The camera slowly pans across the crowd.

Sharper: “Good evening everyone and welcome to the post-Taking Hold of the Flame edition of Breakdown, coming to you live from New Orleans. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and we’re opening tonight with a special opening segment.”

Knots: “A lot of big things happened in St. Louis. Kennedy Street is still the World Champion. We have a new United States Champion, well, Interim. And the Flame has been claimed by the Wonderland... and we'll get to all of that. But first, we'll hear from someone that many people have been waiting for an update from Amy Chastaine. This is her hometown crowd. And she wanted to give that update right here in the ring, in front of a crowd that she considers extended family.”

Sharper: “Last Sunday night she faced Bree Mason in a No Disqualification match. It didn't end well for Amy, as the official stopped the match, due to what appeared to be an injury to Amy's left knee. Her husband, Bree's brother, Wyatt carried her to the back to be examined. We know medics sent her to a medical facility in St. Louis for further exams. She's here to tell us the rest.”

They then erupt into cheers as blue and white lights flash, and the familiar words and music fill the arena.

"Tear me down, it won't build you up"

Amy Chastaine comes through the curtain just as the tempo of New Years Day's "Relentless" picks up with the chorus, the lights flashing to keep up. She's walking with a crutch under her left arm, and her left leg is encased in a full-length immobility brace. Wearing jeans and a black t-shirt with the words “Be Brave” in gold script on the front, the black and gold a nod to the city's beloved Saint's football team. At her side is her husband Wyatt Lancaster, also in jeans and a plain black polo. The crowd roars as Amy looks around, smiling at their reaction. Amy and Wyatt start down the ramp, a little slower than she normally would go. She speaks to a few fans along the way as she proceeds carefully down the ramp, Wyatt with one hand at her back for support.

Sharper: “That leg brace and crutch answers one question... Amy does indeed have a rather serious injury.”

Knots: “She does. Kennie and I had dinner at Amy's home last night, and... well, let's just say I have a pretty good idea of what she's going to say here tonight.”

Sharper: “I'll hazard a guess that her family and friends in attendance tonight are also aware.”

The camera cuts to a section of the front row not normally seen by the cameras. We see an older lady seated next to a teenage girl and a young boy. Behind them are three fit looking men, one of whom looks familiar. The small group grins and the teenage girl waves a little.

Sharper: “Seen there are Amy's mother, Liz Chastaine, along with Amy's children. Jaina and Loki Lancaster. Behind them are some friends and coworkers from the gym Amy and Wyatt operate, among them someone well-known in the wrestling business although he's never stepped inside an SCW ring, Jeffrey Alexander.”

Knots: “Jeff recently took a job as a trainer at their gym, and he's been a big supporter of Amy and Kennedy as BAE. Some think he's over the top but he's okay in my book. Amy's mom and kids are fun, too. Me and Kennie had a great time at dinner.

We cut back to the ramp and see Amy and Wyatt have made it to the ring. When she gets to the ring steps, Amy goes up them one at a time, Wyatt behind her helping keep her balance. He then goes to the apron and opens the ropes for her. Amy steps her good leg through first, using the single crutch for support, then pulls the other one through carefully. She goes to the middle of the ring as Wyatt goes over to ask for a mic. Amy stands in the center looking out at the crowd. Her music fades but the sound is replaced by cheering. Wyatt hands her the mic he was given, and steps back a bit.

Amy: “Hey guys... “

The crowds roar gets louder, and Amy stops, since anything else she would say would just be drowned out. She smiles again, and looks around. She then raises the mic again, and the crowd dies down a little.

Amy: “They say New Orleans crowds are some of the loudest in the country, thanks for proving that again.”

More cheers, but they fade quickly.

Amy: “As you can probably guess, I have a few things to talk about. I didn't really plan or rehearse this at all, so please bear with me as I get through it. First of all... this thing.”

Amy pats the brace on her left leg.

Amy: “As anyone who followed me in VWA knows, a few years ago I was in a match called the Seventh Circle of Hell. During that match, I leapt from the top of an elimination chamber pod, holding a chair, to take out one of my opponents. I did... but I also landed on that chair in such a way that the impact fractured my patella. The kneecap. It was a hairline, and didn't take all that long to heal. I wasn't working here yet, and that company ran shows monthly, so I actually didn't miss any work. Since then though... I've had lingering issues with this knee. It's part of what led to my OD two years ago. After a match with Dylan Howell and his targeting of it led me to painkillers and... well, this isn't about that. The point is... for the last probably two years I've worked every match wearing a brace on it under my tights. It wasn't really a secret, but I didn't advertise it either. It's not smart to put targets on your weaknesses. But a few people knew. People I fought more than once. People I trained with. And of course... Bree Mason knew this.”

The crowd boos heavily at Bree's name. Amy glances at Wyatt, and he just looks back at her stoicly.

Amy: “Somewhere in the course of my match with her last Sunday, that old fracture broke again. Maybe it was the ring steps, maybe it was when I kneed the post instead of Bree's ribs. Maybe the combination, I don't know. But I do remember thinking... I'm gonna need some time off after this. I knew something was wrong, something that would need time to heal.

Then... after spearing me down and instead of trying to pin me, Bree put on that figure four hold. And pushed down on my leg. And then.... something ELSE was wrong. I felt something different snap. I didn't know what it was, just that it left me barely able to stand, as you all saw.

Since then, as I said on Twitter, I've seen three different doctors, and all of them agree. I'm gonna need a surgeon to put my knee back together. My patella actually fractured into several pieces. And that submission hold? It pulled on the patellar tendon, and that pulled one of those pieces away from the rest, basically tearing that tendon loose. For those not up on biology, that's the tendon that holds a kneecap in place from the bottom, the opposite of the quad. So... here...”

Amy leans over and points on her knee, right under it. She straightens and sighs.

Amy: “So, my doctor sent me to a specialist which I saw Friday. And we have a procedure scheduled for tomorrow morning. He wanted to do it sooner, on Monday. These kinds of injuries really shouldn't be put off getting repaired for very long. But... I insisted on waiting until I could come out here and talk to all of you. After everything that you've stood behind me on, supported me through... you deserved to hear this from me, in person. The fact that this Breakdown is here.... ten minutes away from my home? That helps take some of the sting out.

So... what I came out here to tell you all, is that after this surgery is done and everything heals as it should... I won't be pushing to come back.”

Gasps from the crowd, and murmurs.

Sharper: “What? She's done?”

Knots: “Just hear her out, Adam.”

Amy looks down at her feet for a second, and Wyatt rests his hand on her lower back, supportive as always. Amy looks back up, and around at the crowd.

Amy: “I just don't think I can. I'm told that this kind of injury and surgery can take minimum nine months to recover from, and for athletes to return to their sport, up to a year. If this had happened ten years ago, or even five? Things would be different. But... in two months I will be forty-two. Add a year of recovery, rehab, physical therapy, training for a return.... can I do that at forty-three?”

Some claps and cheers come from the crowd, and one fan is heard yelling “Yes you can!” Amy turns in that direction and smiles before turning back to the camera.

Amy: “Maybe I can. More than likely I can't. And more importantly.... I don't think I want to. And it's not that don't love this business, this business is a part of me. It's given me so much, more than I ever dreamed of or asked for.

When I left this city fifteen years ago, to go to New York to train, if anyone had told me then that I would go on to do the things I've done, and still be here now? I'd have said they were crazy. At that time my goal was just to learn what I could and maybe one day work in a real wrestling company. Standing here now... I've worked for five different companies. I've held championships in all of them, over a dozen different titles. I've wrestled all over the world. I've made fantastic friends. I've loved... in a way this business even gave me my son.”

Amy looks over to where her family is sitting and grins. The camera shows a quick shot of her kids, both of them grinning back, before cutting back to the ring.

Amy: “I've met SO many people who shared their stories with me, claimed that I inspired them, when really? I've been inspired by all of them. All of you.”

Amy stops and wipes at her eyes with the back of her hand the mid is in, her other arm busy holding the crutch that's keeping her balance. The crowd applauds. Amy smiles, then nods.

Amy: “And it's out of respect for that, the deep love I have for this business and everything it's done for me... that I know I can't try to make myself come back after this. I don't want to be the person who steps into this ring at less than their best. I don't want to be the person that keeps going when they shouldn't, getting looks and whispers backstage that maybe they should have just quit while they were ahead. I don't want to be that person who tarnishes their legacy by hanging on, having subpar matches, making new fans wonder why the long-time fans ever loved that performer.

Maybe that's ego talking, maybe it's not. I don't know. What I do know, is that for years I have always said I would keep doing this until I was physically unable to do so. At this point... I'm not able to do so. And I don't want to risk trying to once this is healed, and fail. I don't want to disappoint all of you like that. I would rather be seen as going out after one of the best matches I've ever been in... Regardless what I or anyone else thinks of Bree personally, in this ring she is a fantastic talent. The ending wasn't what I wanted obviously... but I want my last match to be remembered as one where I left everything in there, where I threw my best at my opponent, where I never gave up... rather than some lackluster performance because I can't go as hard as I want, before just fading away.”

More cheers. Amy doesn't bother to wipe her eyes clear this time.

Amy: “I have too much respect for this business and everyone in it to do that. After taking a year off to heal this, at my age... I can't be sure I could be back to my best shape, able to give my best in this ring, for you. And it's just not a risk I want to take. So... I spoke with Mr. D earlier this week. I explained my injury, the surgery, the recovery, my thoughts... and he understands. I guess I should say the words to make it official... as of tonight, I am no longer an active wrestler... but a retired one.”

Sharper: “Tough day for the business, and I'm sure not a decision made lightly.”

Knots: “I can tell you she struggled with it. But she's set.”

The camera pans the crowd, where some are applauding, a lot of fans look upset or sad, and a few are crying. We then cut to a shot of Amy's family again, where her mom Liz is dabbing her face with a tissue and the kids sit holding hands, both red-eyed. We go back to the ring where Amy and Wyatt are talking, Amy with the mic down. She then looks back up and turns back to the camera, raising the mic again.

Amy: “For the last three years SCW has been a home for me. I became close with many people, some are like family. I also made more than a few enemies. But I while I'm standing here making this announcement, I want to say thank you, to ALL of you. Whether I fought against you or alongside you... you are a part of my history here, you are a part of my story here, and the legacy I'm leaving behind. I'm not going to name everyone, because the show does need to go on when I'm done.... but you know who you are. I've had deep lows and some amazing, amazing highs. Been angry, been ecstatic, and everything else in between. And I wouldn't trade any of it for anything. Thank you Mr. D, for giving me a chance here. And thank all of you, in the crowd here, and watching at home, for accepting me as a part of this great company, and allowing me to live out the last part of my dream as a part of Supreme Championship Wrestling. “

The crowd applauds, and Amy smiles through her tears, as Wyatt rests a hand on her shoulder. He leans in and can be seen asking “You ok?” Amy nods, and brushes her face off again before raising the mic again.

Amy: “Now, I know some people... namely Bree and her friends, are going to make the case that SHE retired me, she ended my career. She and her gaggle of cohorts will likely continue to push the idea that Bree put me down, erased the past, or whatever cute hashtag they want to promote next. And maybe in a sense that's partially true, she caused this injury. But just like I didn't let her steal a part of my life for her personal amusement when I told you all about Jason.... I am not going to let her steal this from me, either.”

“I made this choice. I retired me.”

“I have always done everything on my own terms, from my start in this business, right up to challenging Bree in the first place, and now this. It wasn't easy to decide this, but I'm content with it. I've had a career that most people in this business dream of, lasted longer than most, thirteen years. And there isn't any other way I'd want to go out, than on my terms, my decision... in front of THIS crowd. Back where everything started.”

More cheers and applause. Amy smiles.

Amy: “This business will always be a part of me, no matter what else I end up doing after I take care of myself. And even though I won't be in this ring competing anymore, I promise you this... somehow, some way... I will always be a part of this business. Thank you. I love all of you.”

Amy hands the mic to Wyatt, and he walks over and hands it back down. Amy wipes her face off again and goes to the ropes, then Wyatt opens them for her again. She exits, then he follows. Amy's music then plays again as the pair go up the ramp. About halfway, Amy stops, and turns around, smiling as she looks out at the crowd. They cheer and applaud, and then break into a chant.

“Thank you, Amy! Thank you, Amy! Thank you, Amy”

Amy puts her hand over her face, looking around at the crowd, more tears streaming down. The crowd then cheers a bit, and a pair of hands appear on Amy's shoulders. She turns, and the camera pulls back to show Jason Helms, his wife Aniya beside him. Amy smiles at him, and they hug, to more applause. They separate, and Jason and Wyatt shake hands. The guys each take one of Amy's hands, and Aniya grabs Amy's crutch before it falls. The guys raise Amy's hands up overhead. The crowd applauds and cheers again, and Amy's music restarts. After a few seconds, the guys let Amy's hands down, Aniya hands her the crutch back. The women share a quick hug, and then the four start up the ramp towards the back, Amy's music playing as Breakdown fades to a commercial break.

COMMERCIALS

We return as “Immortals” plays in the background and we open back up in Toronto, instead of New Orleans, the camera swoops in to show Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk in the SCW Studios.

 

Spirit: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We’ll head back to New Orleans in a moment. Spirit Dansby here with Shawn Winters and we already had plenty to talk about with Taking Hold of the Flame and what that meant for SCW, but we’ve now seen something we all hoped wouldn’t be the case, but is. Amy Chastaine calling it a career here tonight because of the injury sustained at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

 

Winters: “I know that feeling too well. I however was still able to have that last match, knowing that it would be my last. You saw with Amy. Taking Hold of the Flame was a personal contest, definitely, but Amy was not expecting to call it a career after that knee injury and the next couple of weeks are going to be hard. She’s got a lot of support and in a bit of luck, fate, whatever you want to call it, she was able to announce it at home and that may take some of the sting away from it. She can say it was her choice to end it now…and she’s entitled to frame it that way.”

 

Spirit: “And we certainly want to thank Amy for the years of entertainment and competition she gave to use as SCW fans and as wrestling fans for many years before that too.”

 

Spirit pauses as we cut directly to Spirit.

 

Spirit: “We are about ready to go back to New Orleans, but at Taking Hold of the Flame, a lot of big news .Two new champions. Jason Helms, who we just saw, won the interim SCW US Championship and Sophie James and David Callahan walked away the Tag Team Champions. Dawn Lohan, the former tag champion, will be up in action in moments.”

 

Winters: “And I think in the case of Jason, he’s finally shown what a lot of us knew was possible. He had the family lineage and could go. It was a matter of time. I think what’s more notable is against who it was against. Ikiro Yoshida was on a tear. And in one week, all of that success evaporated. We’ve talked about how the TV Championship is an endurance title. We’ve seen wrestlers fall apart with the grind of weekly title defenses and it’s claimed another victim in Ikiro.”

 

Spirit: “And our new tag champs?”

 

Winters: “Former champion elsewhere. Sophie James finally has gold here and it came to the Network trying to do too much. Callahan had the opening took advantage.”

 

Spirit: “Well along with that, Marie Jones winning the best of five series, three matches to one. We’ll see what opportunities that may open for her, but more importantly, the big opportunity, Taking Hold of the Flame, we have a winner in Giovanni Aries.”

 

Winters: “Looking to be facing Kennedy Street and we’re expecting to see Selena Frost cash in her Trios contract tonight. Regan Street is here and ticked off. Sienna Swann has made challenges on Twitter. It’s Rise to Greatness season. It’s here. Kennedy Street walking in. Donovan Kayl has to reset. Giovanni Aries with the spot everyone wants.”

 

Spirit: “A sad start with Amy Chastaine announcing that she is retiring. But we have some great wrestling action for you tonight. And with that in mind, let’s take you to New Orleans where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots will have the call.”

 

The camera pans toward the screen behind them where we see a shot of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans again.

Cassius James vs. Dawn Lohan

 

“Mz Hyde” by Halestorm echoes from the loud speaker. Dawn Lohan pushes her way through the curtain. She stands in front of the entrance way, she takes a moment to soak in the reaction from the crowd. As the music is coursing through the arena she knows she can't delay the inevitable.

 

Phillips: “The opening contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from San Diego, California, she is Dawn Lohan!”

 

She slowly makes her down to the ring, all business. She makes her way to the ring steps. When she reaches the top of the steps, she walks along the apron. Grabbing the top rope she pulls back, using the momentum she propels herself forward over the top rope into the ring. She immediately springs up. She walks to the turnbuckle, stands on the middle turnbuckle soaking in the atmosphere. She hops off the turnbuckle and remains in the corner until the match gets underway.

 

Sharper: “Back in New Orleans. I’m Adam Sharper, here with Jonathan Knots. Dawn Lohan, a former World Champion and now former World Tag Team Champion, on her way to the ring to start us off.”

 

Knots: “She was expecting to be World Tag Team Champions, but I guess that may not be all bad. She was having some differences with the Network.”

 

Sharper: “May be best for them to part. It was an interesting experiment, worked for some time, but clearly had become a bit of a problem.”

 

“This Is America” by Childish Gambino begins to play throughout the arena as Cassius James steps out behind the curtain with a black sleeveless hoodie on with solid black trunks and boots. He has a black gloves on his left hand.

 

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is Cassius James!”

 

Cassius James stops at the top of the ramp looks at the crowd to a mixed reaction before making his way down to ramp ring completely focused on the ring. He slides into the ring as he stands in the center of the ring before raising his left arm and making a fist with his hand as he points to himself before dropping his arm and moving to his corner of the ring.

 

Sharper: “Cassius James, this kid, I think, has a bright future.”

 

Knots: “An outspoken man to say the least.”

 

Sharper: “Definitely and earlier tonight, I had a moment to talk to him and he was upset that he was not granted a spot in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. When I asked him if he thought he would have won, he looked at me and responded that he just wanted the opportunity. The same opportunity he felt many others, including lesser wrestlers, had.”

 

The bell sounds and Dawn and Cassius circle the ring a bit. Dawn watches him as Cassius then moves in and Dawn ducks down. Cassius turns around and Dawn nails him with a forearm and then another before Cassius goes for a hard right. Dawn ducks. Cassius spins around and Dawn plants her feet and nails him with another forearm before another. Cassius swings again for a hard right. Dawn ducks again and kick him in the ribs. She then grabs him in a side headlock. Cassius holds on and hoists Dawn up and just throws her forward, causing her to land on her back with an atomic whip. Dawn winces and rolls over and Cassius knees her in the ribs. He then whips her into the corner. Cassius follows over and Dawn goes for a hard right, but Cassius blocks it and knees her in the ribs and then again and finally a third time.

 

Sharper: “Cassius James using his size and just burying that knee into the ribs of Dawn over and over.”

 

Knots: “Dawn tried to stick and move, but Cassius just outlasted that.”

 

He then pulls her out and hoists her onto his shoulders. He steps forward and hits a fireman’s roll. Dawn holds her ribs and Cassius James goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Dawn kicks out. Cassius turns and grabs her. He pulls her up and wrenches the arm. He fires her into the ropes. Dawn bounces off and Cassius hip tosses her down. Dawn rolls over and Cassius grabs her and scoops her up and slams her down. Dawn winces and turns and Cassius drags her up and whips her into the corner. Cassius runs after and Dawn gets a boot up. Cassius staggers back. Dawn pulls herself to the middle rope and dives off with a dropkick. Cassius hits the mat. The crowd ohs and rolls over. Dawn crawls over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cassius pushes her off.

 

Sharper: “Nearfall as Dawn creates an opening. Got the dropkick, but only for a two!”

 

Knots: “Cassius may not have had his opportunity at Taking Hold of the Flame, but he’s facing a former World Champion tonight, so he can make a statement here. But not if Dawn keeps getting dropkicks like that off.”

 

Cassius stirs and Dawn kicks him in the ribs as he gets up. She then runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Cassius goes for a waistlock, but Dawn’s momentum spins him around and she elbows him in the jaw and then again and then a third time before she jumps to the middle rope and jumps back with a back kick to the jaw. Cassius hits the mat. Dawn turns and runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a flipping senton onto Cassius. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cassius kicks out. Dawn gets up and Cassius stirs. Dawn turns and exits to the apron before climbing up to the top rope. The crowd roars as Cassius turns to her and Dawn dives off and hits a seated senton. Cassius rolls over and Dawn looks back and hits a back kick. Cassius remains on his knees and Dawn runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a leg lariat. She goes for the pin again.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cassius gets her shoulder up. She turns and Dawn grabs him and pulls him up. She then hooks him up by the head, but Cassius hoists her up before putting her down only to throw her overhead with a bridging northern lights suplex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Dawn kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Cassius James using that strength advantage, first to take Dawn off her footing and then throw her over.”

 

Knots: “Didn’t just go for it. Got her off-kilter.”

 

Sharper: “But only a two!”

 

Dawn gets up and Cassius grabs her arm and wrenches it and pulls her into a hard short-arm clothesline. The crowd ohs and Cassius slowly gets up. Dawn rolls over and Cassius walks around her and starts to wait for her to get up. Dawn staggers to her feet and steps forward and Cassius grabs her in a half nelson before hoisting her up and throwing her over head with a half nelson suplex. Dawn rolls to her back. Cassius turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Dawn shoots her shoulder up. Cassius rolls over to a seated position and looks around. He then gets up and starts to pull Dawn up. He then turns and grabs the leg and hits a hooking shot to her thigh. Dawn winces and staggers back. Cassius walks over and kicks her in the calf. Dawn staggers back to the corner. The crowd boos some. Cassius then kicks Dawn in the back of the leg again and then again before starting to pull her out of the corner, looking to go for a dragon screw. Dawn hops out and looks at him before jumping up and hitting an enziguri kick. Cassius flips forward and rolls over, holding the back of his head.

 

Sharper: “Cassius James starting to go for the leg to set up his finishing hold, but Dawn fighting out. Enziguri catches him in the back of the head.”

 

Knots: “And Cassius turned inside out. Dawn needs to get to her feet, fight through the pain to have a chance here.”

 

Cassius slowly gets up and Dawn gets up and kicks him in the ribs. She then nails him in the back with a hard shot. She then goes to whip him into the ropes, but Cassius spins through and sends Dawn in. Dawn jumps up and hits a high kick to the jaw. Dawn turns as Cassius starts to get up. Dawn grabs Cassius and sets up for a DDT, but Cassius pushes her forward and Dawn’s arm catches the official. Dawn falls over as Cassius turns and starts to get up. Dawn turns and looks at the official as he starts to get up and turns only for Cassius to kick her in the ribs and plant her with the double standard. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Cassius James creating an opening by sending Dawn into the official. Hardly necessary.”

 

Knots: “Not necessary, but effective! Double Standard!”

 

Sharper: “Dawn planted! Not this way. Come on Cassius! This great match and to use the referee like this?”

 

Cassius hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd boos a bit as Cassius rolls off. Dawn rolls over, holding the back of her head.

 

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

 

Sharper: “James getting the win thanks to using the referee, sending Dawn into him and creating chaos.”

 

Knots: “Taking advantage definitely, but you have a chance to beat a former World Champion, you take it!”

 

Cassius James has his arm raised as he looks out at the crowd. He then scans the crowd before turning and going to the corner and raising his fist in the air. Dawn stirs in the ring as the crowd continues to look on and we cut away.

We cut backstage to see Andrew Raynes and Dustin Adams in the office of SCW Commissioner David Helms. Raynes holds his SCW Adrenaline Championship as he looks across from David.

 

Raynes: “You know exactly why I am here. I got that idiot Howell to agree to whatever match I wanted, when I wanted it. So, I can make this easy. We can announce a new match for Rise to Greatness.”

 

Helms holds his hands up, to slow Raynes down.

 

Helms: “That’s great and I’m willing to discuss that next week, if you win.”

 

Raynes: “What? Come on, I’m the longest reigning active champion…at least until Regan gets the titles unified and that really should happen sooner rather than later. Never know what could happen. A shame with Amy…”

 

Helms: “I know your history there, but you may be the longest reigning champion, but you’ve also not defended that title since WTF Wednesday and you need to put it on the line. If you succeed, then we can talk Howell.”

 

Raynes rolls his eyes.

 

Raynes: “Well there’s no one that can stop me. So who are you going to feed to me?”

 

Helms looks out, putting his hands in his jeans pockets and shrugs.

 

Helms: “How about someone who just got through the best of five series and successfully? Marie Jones.”

 

Raynes just nods.

 

Raynes: “Hope she doesn’t mind making that all for nothing.”

 

Raynes turns back to Dustin Adams and nods to him before the two walk off and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see Dawn Lohan walking backstage. She takes a few steps before she’s stopped by Max Kane, Ms. Budde, Savali and Dante McCaffery. The crowd boos seeing them.

 

Dawn: “What do you guys want?”

 

Kane: “Tough loss/nice win out there.”

 

Dawn: “You’re not here for that.”

 

Dante: “You’re right Dawn. I’m here to remind you that we’re far from done.”

 

Dawn: “We lost the titles Dante. It was a nice run, but it’s clear we’re too different.”

 

Dante: “You’re right about that. Being different. We hold up our end of an agreement. And Dawn, you’re going to help us get those tag titles back, or we’re going to make sure that this return is going to amount to a whole bunch of nothing else for you.”

 

Dante turns and walks off with Budde and Savali. Kane turns to Dawn as Dawn just glares at him.

 

Kane: “Gotta know where the bread is butter Dawn.”

 

Dawn: “And here I thought we were at least on the same page.”

 

Kane shrugs. He then heads off as Dawn watches him leave as we then cut back to the ring.

Christy Matthews vs. Aaron Blackbourne

 

The lights dim in the arena as the screens all cut to black and for a few seconds and there’s nothing but the reaction of the fans heard all around the arena. After a few moments the opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system as spotlights begin to flick on and off around the arena. The fans cheer as the camera pans through them all and back to the cheap seats in the back of the arena where we see Christy Matthews standing on the guard rail with her arms outstretched in an eerily familiar mock-crucifix pose. Her fists are taped and she looks more than ready for the task ahead. She’s wearing a red jacket the hood pulled up over her head in a style similar to the classic fairytale.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, accompanied by Christopher Richter, from Overland Park, Kansas, she is Christy Matthews!”

 

As she jumps down from the guard rail the screens around the arena begin to display familiar wording once more...

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

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

As she begins to push her way down to ringside, and security line the steps down through the crowd, holding back the fans in the way, we see that she's joined by her manager, Christopher Richter. Christy ignores every one of them as she walks past them, focusing on the ring. She makes her way down to the barricade, leaping over and begins climbing the outside of the turnbuckles, standing on the middle rope, pulling down the hood of her jacket and striking the mock-crucifix pose once more. As the second chorus of “King of the World” hits Christy sings along with the lyrics, continuing to strike the crucifix pose before finally leaping over the top rope and spinning around in the ring, throwing her ring jacket to the outside and collapsing to a seated position in the corner of the ring as the fans cheer. She sits in the corner, looking out at the fans occasionally as Richter collects her belongings from her corner and stands on the outside of the ring nearby.

 

Sharper: “Christy Matthews may not have been in the ring at Taking Hold of the Flame, but near her hometown, she made sure she made an impact eliminating Ravyn Taylor almost immediately upon her entering the ring.”

 

Knots: “I’m still waiting for these two to meet in the ring. It’s been just building more and more. Christy being that thorn in the side of Ravyn and Ravyn’s not asked for a match yet. Stopped a Ravyn attack a few weeks back. Stopped whatever she was going to do in the battle royal.”

 

Sharper: “But you have to wonder if Christy is getting ready for a war.”

 

Knots: “Ravyn’s got the plan to get Syren back to the World Title, this situation with Katya, now Christy in her back mirror, who knows what else. Maybe she’s taking on too much!”

 

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “The Nexus” by Amaranthe begins as a distorted speech that can barely be made out plays amidst the beat, but it’s not long before the song kicks into full gear, and when it does red and white lights begin pulsing on the stage as we see that smoke has begun to engulf it. When the lyrics kick in, the Tron comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the stage in sync with the creative soul himself suddenly shooting up through the smoke and standing tall on the stage, arms raised and outstretched as the fans erupt into cheers.

 

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

 

The lights start to come back on, albeit dimmed, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile. As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, white spotlights suddenly coming on and converging on him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

 

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne has had his issues with Gothfather, with Bill Barnhart, but this will be a very different challenge.”

 

Knots: “Blackbourne has his unchained creativity. Let’s see what he can do against a former World Champion.”

 

Sharper: “A little trend here in our first two matches tonight on Breakdown.”

 

Christy looks across at Blackbourne as he finishes his warm-ups. The bell sounds. Blackbourne and Christy circle the ring. They look at one another and look-up in the middle of the ring. They push back on one another and Aaron pushes Christy back into the corner. The referee calls for the break. Blackbourne holds for a one count before backing up. He backs up to the middle of the ring as Christy walks out. They circle some more and they lunge and grapple again. Blackbourne starts to push Christy back, but Christy ducks down and around. She tries for a waistlock. Blackbourne blocks it and breaks it. He hits a standing switch. He hoists her up, but Christy counters by bending her body and then flips forward into a roll-up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blackbourne kicks out. Both get up and Christy grabs the arm and wrenches it. Blackbourne pushes up and starts to remove the leverage before then falling back, placing his foot on Christy’s stomach and throwing her overhead. She hits the mat and Blackbourne holds onto the arm and then locks in an armbar. Christy turns and starts to get up.

 

Sharper: “Blackbourne with a nice takedown into an armbar. Has control right now.”

 

Knots: “Christy and him are trying to trade holds. Don’t know how smart that is. For either of em.”

 

Christy slowly turns and starts to get up to her knees. She gets up and Blackbourne holds on before whipping her into the ropes. She bounces off and Blackbourne goes for a back elbow. Christy ducks and bounces off the other side and Blackbourne goes for a hip toss, but has her land on her feet before pulling her down with a neckbreaker. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Christy kicks out. She turns and Blackbourne gets up and grabs her. He turns and whips her into the corner. Blackbourne runs after and Christy jumps up and floats over him. Blackbourne hits the corner. He turns. He runs out and Christy ducks a clothesline and runs into the corner, jumps up to the middle turnbuckle and jumps up, landing her lands on Aaron’s shoulders and hitting a headscissors into the middle turnbuckle. Aaron rolls over as Christy gets up.

 

Sharper: “Christy with a nice counter. The headscissors doing the damage.”

 

Knots: “Christy trying to match the creativity. She had a moment there where she had no clue what the hell Aaron was going to try.’

 

Aaron gets up and Christy hits a dropkick. Aaron falls through the ropes to the apron. Christy then turns and jumps to the middle rope and hits a dropkick to the face of Aaron, knocking him off the apron and to the floor. (1) He slowly starts to get up in front of the announce tables. (2) Aaron turns around and Christy runs across the ring, bounces off and hits a baseball slide. (3) Aaron falls back into the announce table. Christy pulls herself to the apron and to the floor. (1) She then grabs Aaron and pulls him up. (2) She then rolls him into the ring. Christy hops onto the apron and climbs up to the top rope. Aaron starts to get up and Christy dives off and hits a crossbody into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Aaron kicks out. Both get up and Christy runs at Aaron and hits another flying headscissors, this time in the middle of the ring.

 

Sharper: “Christy starting to take this match over. Using her agility. Another nice headscissors takedown.”

 

Knots: “Creativity is great and all. You still need to connect. You still need the basics.”

 

Sharper: “He’s shown some of that, but this is a different level with Christy again showing what she can do. She’s refocused. She’s not making excuses.”

 

Aaron Blackbourne slowly gets up and Christy kicks him in the ribs with a hard right and then another shot. She then grabs him by the head and turns and pulls him into the corner. She starts to climb up, but Aaron spins her around and throws her back. She lands on her feet, but Blackbourne goes for a clothesline. Christy ducks. She then hits a back kick. She then goes to the corner and climbs up to the top rope. She goes for a twisting crossbody, but Aaron jumps up with a dropkick. The crowd ohs. Christy rolls over in pain. Aaron pulls her up before hoisting her onto his shoulders and then jumping up and hitting the Pull the Trigger. Christy falls back. Aaron turns and dives onto her for the pin, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Christy shoots her shoulder up. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “How close! How close was that! That pump kick to the head out of the Samoan drop. The Pull the Trigger-“

 

Knots: “Almost pulled the trigger on a win and an upset!”

 

Aaron Blackbourne slowly gets up and grabs Christy. He pulls her to her feet and hooks her head before hitting a falcon arrow. He rolls back and turns and exits to the apron. He then pulls himself up to the top rope and looks over at Christy. He then jumps forward to the top rope in front of him and dives back, getting extra bounce for a huge knee drop, but Christy rolls out of the way. Blackbourne hits the mat and winces. He rolls over and starts to get up and Christy turns and lunges and hits a dropkick to the knee. The crowd ohs and Blackbourne falls face first to the mat. He starts to get up and Christy gets up and grabs Blackbourne and hits the Happily Never After. The crowd ohs and Christy rolls him over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars and cheers as Christy rolls off. The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Christy Matthews!”

 

Sharper: “Christy Matthews with the win as Aaron Blackbourne thought he had a chance to do something different. Christy didn’t hesitate in getting out of the way.”

 

Knots: “Guess right and then made him pay. Went to the knees, but then the Happily Never After, and that’s all she wrote!”

 

Sharper: “Christy Matthews proving that she is back to her old form. Aaron Blackbourne may not have won, but he showed a lot there. This is someone who has dominated the Adrenaline Division in the past and Aaron Blackbourne had her reeling.”

 

Knots: “We’ve seen him show this time and time again in SCW. He’s stunned us with what he can do. The question is when will he stop just showing us how close and start to not just get over that line but destroy it.”

 

Christy Matthews gets up and then looks around the arena, almost waiting for someone to run out, before stopping and enjoying her victory a bit, having her arm raised. Christopher Richter enters the ring and raises her arm as the referee checks on Aaron Blackbourne and we cut away.

We see Ikiro Yoshida backstage standing with Hana Ito. The crowd cheers seeing Ikiro Yoshida. Yoshida looks around and nods.

 

Hana: “Hana Ito here and I am with Ikiro Yoshida and Ikiro, it’s been a tough last two weeks. Lost both of your titles and then a short showing in the SCW Taking Hold of the Flame. You mentioned that you’re looking forward to what is next. What would Ikiro like to have next?”

 

Hana then says something in Japanese to help Ikiro as Ikiro nods.

 

Ikiro: “I would like rematch. Jason is good opponent. And I may have been in the Flame for time short, but I did some good.”

 

Ikiro pauses.

 

Ikiro: “I don’t have answer. I’m not Champion of America. Not facing Regan. Not getting World Title shot. No TV Title.”

 

We then see Beard walking into the scene.

 

Beard: “Whoa, dude…relax. Don’t get so down on yourself. You kicked ass for weeks man. You beat Selena Frost for the TV Title! That’s hard mode right there.”

 

Ikiro: “But lost it all.”

 

Beard: “So you slowly win it back. You didn’t have any of it. You know what, man…I think you just need to loosen up. Go back to your roots. Go back to what made you who you are. I got it…next week, I’ll bring everything we need. We’ve talked about how we’re gonna have a karaoke contest and while I still recover from Barnhart’s horrible farts…I’m still tearing up from it…”

 

Ikiro: “You still smell.”

 

Beard: “Dude. Gen hates it. But next week, let’s have that Karaoke contest! Let’s finally tear the house down as know.”

 

Ikiro pauses and nods.

 

Ikiro: “You’re a good friend Beard…I think that would be great.”

 

Beard: “Just be aware. You’re going down!”

 

Beard smirks and walks off. Ikiro then turns to Hana.

 

Ikiro: “I would be good to have fun again.”

 

Ikiro smiles as he turns and walks off as the crowd cheers a bit before we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see David Callahan walking down the hallway with Sophie James. Callahan lets out a huge yell.

 

Callahan: “Wooooooooooo!”

 

Callahan holds up the World Tag Team Championship in one hand and a bottle of non-alcoholic champagne in the other.

 

Callahan: “Come on Soph! Mellow out.”

 

Sophie: “Well I do appreciate the non-alcoholic stuff.”

 

Callahan: “I’m not an asshole. I’ll leave that for Damian Angel and his muscle men. There is a Duck Dynasty spinoff missing their idiots!”

 

Sophie:  “Don’t let anyone hear you. We don’t need the attacks. Plus, we may still have the Network to deal with.”

 

Callahan: “Relax…Relax.”

 

Callahan then starts to rub Sophie’s shoulders, complete with the champagne and title in his hand, spilling some of the contents all over Sophie. Sophie pulls away.

 

Sophie: “Dave!”

 

Callahan: “Okay…chill out then.”

 

Sophie playfully hits Callahan on the shoulder.

 

Sophie: “Give me that.”

 

Sophie takes the non-alcoholic champagne before turning and tilting it back to her mouth and drinking some of it.  Sophie then pulls it away and coughs a bit.

 

Sophie: “You had to get the apple crap, didn’t you?”

 

Callahan: “It was that or grape. And I was inspired by your ass.”

 

Sophie smacks him again and the two walk off as we cut away.

We open up backstage interview area as we see Jessica Winters standing by.

 

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time…Bree Mason.”

 

The crowd boos as Bree Mason walks into the view and looks around, hearing the reaction in the crowd.

 

Jessica: “Bree…earlier tonight, Amy Chastaine confirmed what many of us feared after Taking Hold of the Flame. She is retiring from active competition and it is a direct result of your actions in your match against her that night.”

 

Bree: “Wait…wait…you’re blaming me?! You’re blaming me for injuring her for something that was clearly an unintended consequence. She even said it was her choice!”

 

Jessica: “And she’s entitled to feel that way and that may help her through it, but I’m not going to stand here and suggest you’re innocent. You focused on the knee. You knew of her history.”

 

Bree: “So because I am just an effective submission wrestler, I’m being vilified. And you know what, it was probably Amy who put you up to it. Exactly the type of move she does, Amy Chastaine and her supporters, these immoral deviants who have no respect for the foundation of society. Allow me to make this perfectly clear…I am internally a wreck over what I heard earlier. I never intended to injure and end Amy Chastaine’s career. I never planned to take away something every wrestler desperately wants…to leave on their own terms.”

 

Jessica: “Are you serious?”

 

Bree looks stunned.

 

Jessica: “Do you expect anyone to believe that you genuinely did not intend to injure her?”

 

Bree: “We are competitors. I wanted to win. I’m sorry that she’s injured and her career is over but…”

 

Bree sighs.

 

Bree: “Why am I even bothering to get through your thick skulls? You know what…I’m going to go to the only people who should know the truth. Not you. Not the SCW fans. Certainly not these people in NOLA who have their heads so far up their own ass that they’ll turn on one of their own while championing HER…”

 

The crowd boos loudly. Bree turns and starts to walk off. The cameraman turns and reluctantly starts to follow Bree as Bree heads down the hallway.

 

Sharper: “Bree Mason leaving this interview…”

 

Knots: “Where is she going? Who is she thinking she needs to talk to?”

 

Bree Mason continues down the hallway before scanning around as the crowd boos continue to sound in the background. Bree turns and looks over to an official.

 

Bree: “Where’s Jaina? With her boyfriend? With Owen?”

 

The official nods.

 

Bree: “His locker room?”

 

The official points. Bree then turns and starts to walk down the hallway. The cameraman continues to follow.

 

Sharper: “She’s looking for Amy’s daughter!”

 

Bree walks down the hallway with purpose before turning and clearly looking at the doors on her left as she continues down. She then walks past a third door before stopping at the fourth. The cameraman walks over to her and Bree just opens the door and steps inside.

 

Bree: “Jaina?...Jaina!”

 

Bree steps forward as the cameraman comes in as we see Owen in a t-shirt and his tights on. Jaina stands behind him as Owen gets up between Bree and Jaina.

 

Bree: “This is between her and I, Owen. So please step aside.”

 

Jaina: “Get out of here? You think I’m going to talk to you!”

 

Owen: “I think that makes clear what should happen here.”

 

Bree: “Jaina. You need to hear what I have to say. I didn’t mean to injure your mother-“

 

Jaina: “I don’t care, Bree. I just know that my mother is calling it a career. I know that decision was hers, but I’m not going to pretend you had nothing to do with it!”

 

Bree’s eyes widen. Owen turns to Bree.

 

Owen: “Come on…”

 

Bree: “No…how dare you question me?”

 

Jaina: “You rolled your eyes when she couldn’t get up and the referee stopped it. You don’t care about her!”

 

Bree: “I was just frustrated. We deserved to settle it in the ring.”

 

Jaina: “Well if you don’t leave, I’ll settle something with you-“

 

Just then, we see Jason Helms storms into the room, moving the cameraman out of the way. The cameraman stumbles back, missing the shot as Jason comes in. Bree backs up.

 

Bree: “You! You stay away from me! Just because my brother is too stupid to see what you’re doing to the family.”

 

Jaina: “Don’t you dare! Bree!”

 

Jason: “You now want to go after her family. You might be the most pathetic person I know.”

 

Bree: “She needs to know!”

 

Jason: “That you ended her mother’s career-“

 

Bree: “This is not your moment. I’m here to talk to someone I’ve been like an aunt too!”

 

Jaina: “Are you serious?!”

 

Owen: “Jaina…”

 

Jason: “You’re going to leave now-“

 

Bree: “She needs to hear the truth. Just like the world needed to see that Amy wasn’t half the person she said she was as she judged everyone, Jaina needs to know that I didn’t do anything. Come on…Amy even said it was her choice! Maybe this was divine intervention for her salaciousness-“

 

Jason then grabs Bree and starts to move her out of the room.

 

Jason: “That’s it-“

 

Bree moves away and nails Jason with a hard right. Jason falls back and leans onto the couch in the room. Owen comes over and stops Jason as he gets up to move forward, but stops himself. We then see Regan Street walk into the room with Mikaela Street and Sienna Swann. Bree turns.

 

Regan: “What’s going on in here? Jason…need to try and knock down another family while you can’t even stand to be in ours. That’s a shame, but Sienna figured we should come over to make sure our friend can say what she needs to say.”

 

Owen: “All of you need to get out of here.”

 

Sienna walks over to Owen.

 

Sienna: “Owen, relax. We’ve never had too many issues. Especially after Trios and I know how much you enjoyed teaming with me…”

 

Jaina: “Excuse me?”

 

Sienna wraps her arm around Owen as Owen pulls away. Regan then stands between Jason and Bree. Mikaela looks on.

 

Regan: “Plus Jason, I don’t think you need to start getting yourself involved in more fights. You and I have something to settle and this could’ve been more peaceful. You’re not quite the same as AJ or David though and I want to end this interim stuff.”

 

Jason: “Regan…just like David is capable of surprising you by showing his backbone, I can do the same and Bree…you should stay away from Amy’s family. And Regan…I hope you don’t mind how awkward family dinners will be when I take that title from you.”

 

Bree: “Jaina…I hope you know-“

 

Jaina: “Get out!”

 

Bree turns and starts to leave. Regan just looks at Jason before smirking. She then heads off, followed by Mikaela and Sienna. Jason watches them leave and turns to Jaina and Owen.

 

Jason: “You okay?”

 

Jaina: “Don’t worry. I’m not worried about anything there. I’m more worried about if mom’s going to try anything.”

 

Jason: “I’ll worry about that…good luck later, kid.”

 

Owen nods and Jaina just watches the door as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Derek Adonis vs. Sophie O’Brian

SCW Television Championship

 

KABLAAAAAAAAAAM!!!

The opening horns of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Wanna B Ur Lovr” begin to play out over the crowd, meaning the crowd is about to be “graced” by the presence of a living love machine – the man known as Derek Adonis! Stepping out amidst spotlights of every colour of the rainbow alongside Cookie and Manvel, the man’s outfit radiates light against a few blacklights slipped in, and he is completely oblivious to his detractors, basking in the glow of the spotlight as he begins his sensual stride towards 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 Cookie and Manvel, he is a member of the Golden Triangle, from Las Vegas, Nevada, he is Man Mountain, Derek Adonis!”


As the chorus comes around, Adonis steps up the steel steps, taking each step with added emphasis. He gets onto the apron and after winking at a particularly friendly female, pulls himself through the ropes. He gyrates just a little bit in the ring as his music fades. Manvel and Cookie walk around the ring.

 

Sharper: “Derek Adonis receiving this opportunity by being the first eliminated in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. A dubious honour, but for Adonis, could be a boon.”

 

Knots: “Yeah…he’s a former TV champion. And well, I’ll tell you this, he’s a wordsmith. The KABLAMA Sutra…read it again. Beautiful!”

 

“Hands of the Wicked” begins to play. The lights in the arena fade. A single spotlight shines upon the stage as the tron comes to life and shows images of bloody warfare from all throughout history. The words “Total War” appear on the tron as green pyro begins to go off. Sophie O’Brian then steps out onto the stage side by side with her brother Mark. Sophie’s arms slowly rise up so that they are extended outwards from her sides in a crucifix like pose. The SCW Television Championship is around her waist. She soaks up the response from the crowd.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Mark O’Brian, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, she is the SCW Television Champion, Sophie O’Brian!”

 

Finally Sophie and Mark begin to make their way towards the ring. Sophie is to the ring area and then climbs up onto the ring apron and then steps into the ring. Mark follows suit. Sophie holds her arms outstretched in another crucifix like pose. She then hands off the title to the official who holds it over his head. The SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner. The referee hands it off.

 

Sharper: “Sophie O’Brian shocking the world two weeks ago defeating Ikiro Yoshida to win the title. It was the start of what’s been a sudden slide for Yoshida.”

 

Knots: “She doesn’t care. After months of treading water, she’s seen her breakthrough and she wants to hold on!”

 

Adonis looks at Sophie as the crowd roars and the bell sounds. They start to circle the ring and Adonis moves in and Sophie sweeps around him and into a waistlock before dropping down into a drop toe hold. Adonis hits the mat and Sophie moves into a side headlock. She holds on and pulls up. Adonis kicks at the mat as the crowd boos. Sophie nails Adonis with a hard right and then another before starting to slowly get to her feet. Adonis slowly gets up too and Sophie then turns and forearms him in the jaw. She knees him in the chest and then grabs him and jumps up and drives him back into the mat. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adonis pushes her off. He starts to get up and Sophie goes for the reverse chinlock.

 

Sharper: “Sophie, the smaller of the two, but clearly with a plan.”

 

Knots: “Keep Adonis down and wear him down. Test his endurance!”

 

Sharper: “Sophie is a far more accomplished grappler in that ring. Playing right to her strengths.”

 

Sophie holds on as Derek looks out. Cookie pounds the mat as Derek starts to turn. He slowly gets his knees under him, pulling his shirt down as he gets up. Sophie holds on and then waits for him to get to his feet before letting go and kicking him in the ribs. She forearms him in the jaw. Adonis falls back to the corner. Sophie then grabs his arm and places it around the top rope and kicks at it. Adonis winces and shakes it out. Sophie grabs it again and pulls it back around the top rope and kicks at it again. Adonis pulls away and starts to walk along the ropes, shaking it out. He turns and Sophie hits a dropkick. Adonis hits the mat. Sophie goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adonis kicks out. Sophie rolls off. Adonis slowly gets up and Sophie turns and clubs him in the back.

 

Sharper: “Adonis may just be overmatched here.”

 

Knots: “Sophie wants to hold onto the title. I said that coming in. But this is just impressive. She’s shutting him right down.”

 

Sophie follows up with a kick to the ribs. She then pulls him out and hits another facebuster. Adonis rolls over and Sophie gets up. She then looks at him and grabs his legs and tries to roll him over. Adonis slowly down and Sophie tries to cross his legs over, but Adonis fights it and turns and Sophie reaches over, but Adonis forearms her in the jaw and then shoves her back. Adonis pulls himself up and Sophie runs at him and Adonis lifts her up with one arm and hits a Uranage-type slam. The crowd roars. Adonis slowly pulls himself up and then looks at Sophie before jumping up and hitting an elbow drop. The crowd ohs. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Sophie kicks out. Adonis rolls off. He then starts to get up.

 

Sharper: “Adonis with a nearfall as he just put all of his weight onto Sophie!”

 

Knots: “Grappling won’t help with that. Nor will knowing the KABLAMA Sutra!”

 

Sharper: “What does that have to do with anything?”

 

Knots: “I get a percentage of revenue of all sales if you buy it with the code “KennielovesKablam”!”

 

Sharper: “Oh lord.”

 

Sophie stirs and Adonis clubs her in the back. He then scoops her up and slams her down. He then turns and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a big splash. The crowd ohs. Adonis hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Sophie shoots her shoulder up. Adonis looks up. She then turns and grabs her and slowly starts to pull her up. He then nails her in the ribs and then again before going to whip her into the ropes. She bounces off and Adonis goes for a clothesline. Sophie ducks and bounces off the other side. She jumps up for a crossbody, but Adonis catches her and then hits a fallaway slam. The crowd roars. Adonis goes over and then starts to pull her up. He then whips her into the corner. Adonis looks around before going to the opposite corner. He turns and runs after Sophie and goes for the Kablam but Sophie moves out of the way. Adonis goes chest first and staggers back before Sophie jumps up and takes Derek down with the Death of Wisdom. The crowd ohs and boos.

 

Sharper: “Adonis missed and Sophie took advantage, driving her knees into Adonis’ face.”

 

Knots: “A different kind of Kablam. Not the kind Derek Adonis wanted!”

 

Derek rolls over and Sophie immediately grabs his legs and folds them over before stepping through and falling back, locking in Wisdom.

 

Sharper: “From the Death of Wisdom to Wisdom reborn. Sophie locking Derek Adonis in her patented hold in the middle of the ring!”

 

Adonis reaches out as Sophie pulls back on his head. He yells out as Cookie pounds on the mat, trying to will Adonis on, but Adonis only holds on for a few moments longer before tapping out. The crowd boos. Sophie holds on for a moment before letting go and rolling off. Mark grabs the TV Title.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, and still SCW Television Champion, Sophie O’Brian!”

 

The crowd boos as Mark turns and enters the ring. Adonis rolls over in pain and Sophie turns and takes the title from Mark and holds it over her head. She then holds it out in a crucifix pose.

 

Sharper: “Sophie proud to be TV Champion and still champion after making Derek Adonis submit.”

 

Knots: “And not in the way he wants! Not in the way the KABLAMA Sutra outlines!”

 

Sharper: “Good lord.”

 

Sophie O’Brian continues to pose as Mark points at Sophie and the crowd boos as we cut away.

Breakdown cuts backstage where Hana Ito is standing with Katie Steward and TJ Johnson comes in and shoos her off. The crowd boos seeing this.

 

TJ: “Get out! I will interview Our Goddess!”

 

The crowd boos as TJ turns to Katie.

 

TJ: “Katie…why are you amazing?”

 

Katie: “Please, TJ. You don’t need to butter me up. But it seems like people in this company still fail to understand that I should be given the respect I deserve. I mean…Marie Jones getting an Adrenaline Championship shot? How about giving me that shot? Your Goddess with gold. That is a license to print money.”

 

TJ: “Clearly. It’s a shame. Add that you should be challenging for the World Tag Team Championship to become a Supreme Champion and should be constantly under consideration for the World Title. That’s just more symptoms of how David Helms has fixed nothing. A true shame.”

 

Katie: “It really is and it’s just a symptom of all of these millennials running around, with no respect for those who demand it. Like me…their Goddess-“

 

???: “Are you serious?”

 

TJ turns and we see Sam Raine come into view.

 

Sam: “You’re running your mouth acting like you deserve everything. When’s the last time you went out there and earned something.”

 

Katie: “TJ!”

 

TJ: “We’re going to go to commercial. Hana! Take care of this interloper!”

 

TJ throws the microphone down and he and Katie head off camera. Sam just scoffs and shakes her head. The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The lights around the arena dim leaving the spotlights focused on the stage.

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


The opening to “Misery Business” by Paramore suddenly hits the PA system as the spotlights on the stage flash between pink and white and the video screens around the arena begin to play.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy


After a few moments, we see Syren walk out from the back. She takes a few steps out, scanning the crowd who boo her. We then see Ravyn Taylor walk out from the back, glancing back as Katya, Mr. D’s daughter, walks out with her. CHBK steps out after and Katya says something to CHBK as CHBK nods. Ravyn says something to both of them before Syren turns. CHBK nods and Syren starts to lead them down to the ring. Ravyn walks with Katya as CHBK follows them from behind.

 

Sharper: “It was an interesting night at Taking Hold of the Flame. CHBK getting involved the battle royal. Ravyn Taylor apparently swapping numbers with Regan, but all of that is alleged and Syren nearly winning the Taking Hold of the Flame.”

 

Knots: “Since then, Sienna Swann has been calling Syren too.”

 

Sharper: “And now, they’re coming to the ring with the boss’ daughter. We’ve not seen her in three weeks, but a lot of questions about what exactly is going on here.”

 

Knots: “Syren’s coming out with them. Is she now in the loop? What she throwing people off? Everything a damn con with these three!”

 

Syren reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps and then goes along the apron and looks around with disdain. The boos continue as she enters the ring. CHBK and Ravyn Taylor reach the ring and CHBK walks up before walking along and holding the ropes open for Katya. Ravyn mockingly thanks CHBK as CHBK chuckles as Ravyn steps in. CHBK is the final to enter as Syren walks over to the opposite corner and is handed a microphone. She walks back to the middle of the ring. Katya looks around and almost looks a bit overwhelmed. CHBK walks over to her and says something, almost comforting her as Ravyn turns to Syren and nods. Syren looks out the crowd.

 

Knots: “Look at Katya.”

 

Sharper: “Almost not comfortable out in the ring. Last time we saw her in the ring was when Red Rayne had control of her, having brainwashed her….it’s a very different situation. But CHBK immediately calming her down. Obviously there is a relationship there.”

 

Syren scoffs a bit.

 

Syren: “I bet you’re all so happy that I didn’t win the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal!”

 

The crowd cheers. Syren looks around.

 

Syren: “Instead its Giovanni Aries and his warped mind, talking about Lizard Kings and God knows what else!”

 

Syren shakes her head.

 

Syren: “I know many of you in this ring are probably wondering about Katya who has the pleasure of joining us tonight. And we’ll explain some of that in a moment, but since that travesty at Taking Hold of the Flame, it seems like someone else wants to stick their nose in my business and I have to make it clear just how this isn’t the same old song and dance.”

 

Syren sighs.

 

Syren: “Sienna Swann wants to face me at Rise to Greatness.”

 

The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

 

Syren: “It’s cute. After spending most of the last month complaining about a match I won fair and square, she wants to face me because she’s hoping that’s going to launch her to a World Title shot. And the old Syren, the one who went to every meet and greet, who did all of the promo work, who went to the morning talk shows, who did everything for this company would see the money and see the opportunity and see the competition and go, yeah, I’d love to face you. Plus, personally, after what you did with the Women’s Title…RAVYN’s Women’s Title, I’d love to just beat you on the biggest stage. But there’s a problem. It won’t happen.”

 

The crowd boos. Ravyn smiles as CHBK leans in the corner. Katya looks around.

 

Syren: “See, if we’re going to start to go by twitter challenges, we should probably do them in order and that would mean when Kennedy Street agreed to defend her title against me, I should get that match first! So, it’s simple…give me my title rematch. Better yet, if you want to save your money on the marketing, fearing that Kennedy may not get it done, have it at Rise to Greatness. I’ll face whoever the champion is after Giovanni and her…maybe even Selena if she wants to throw her name in the basket as it sounds like, and we can end Rise to Greatness with me BACK on top. And then Sienna, maybe I’ll think it through. But right now, you can call me out all you want. David Helms can even show his true colours, maybe finally bend to give his wife’s friends a favour to shut them up…I want one thing and it’s the rematch I deserve. Plain and simple. Until then Sienna, have your representative promote the match that won’t happen all you want and just keep showing that you wish you were me and be TOTALLY jealous.”

 

Syren then turns to Ravyn and CHBK. She extends the microphone to Ravyn. Ravyn then steps forward before motioning to Katya to come forward. Katya does and looks around as the crowd cheers a bit.

 

Ravyn: “Now, with that formality given sufficient attention, a number of individuals are wondering what exactly this young lady was doing three weeks ago when she approached Alex and myself. Now, I met her for the first time last year when I happened to engage in a rather memorable moment in a Toronto bar and she may have gotten a bit experimental.”

 

Katya blushes a bit.

 

Ravyn: “But Alex has known her since she was a child and she came to us because there was a problem that…well, she trusted Alex with and me given our brief time together. Something that she could not see with anyone else in the professional wrestling business and…“

 

We then see playing the big screen as Ravyn continues a shot of security as we see a cameraman running into the scene.

 

Ravyn: “…and given some of the information we’ve been given, she was right to be concerned. Now-“

 

CHBK walks forward to Ravyn as Katya says something to CHBK. The camera catches her saying “I told you about this.” CHBK nods as we see Ravyn turn to CHBK as CHBK is handed the microphone. The crowd roars as we cut back to the image on the big screen showing Trinity Street and Lucas Knight arriving at the building. Trinity is showing a form to the security checkpoint. The guard folds it back up and hands it to her and Trinity and Lucas are allowed in.

 

Sharper: “That’s Trinity Street! And Lucas Knight! Trinity is not allowed in SCW!”

 

Knots: “They’re walking through the security checkpoint and security is letting them right in!”

 

Sharper: “What was on that piece of paper?”

 

We then hear CHBK speaking. The camera follows as Trinity Street and Lucas Knight walk into the building and continue down the main walkway.

 

CHBK: “It seems that there is something else that requires our immediate attention.”

 

We cut back to the ring.

 

CHBK: “I’m sorry, but we are no longer going to remain in this ring. If anyone from SCW would like to speak to us, they can do so through my legal representation. The same for Syren and Ravyn.”

 

CHBK drops the microphone and motions to Katya. CHBK walks over and holds the ropes open.

 

Sharper: “Trinity Street arriving here at the Smoothie King Center and Dark Fantasy is flustered!”

 

Knots: “Or they’re just gone. We’re not getting any more information!”

 

The crowd boos some more while some cheer, hoping Trinity Street and Lucas Knight make their way to the ring. Ravyn steps through the ropes and to the floor before helping Katya through. Syren exits last and CHBK hops down. CHBK then tells them to go along the side and the four start to make their exit along the side of the rampway. We cut back to the backstage area to see Trinity Street and Lucas Knight heading towards one area before Dean Black walks over, along with James Evans and Dillusion, stopping them. Trinity and Lucas start talking to them before Trinity hands Dean the same note she gave security. We cut back to the arena to see CHBK, Ravyn, Syren and Katya walking towards one of the floor entrances to the backstage area, walking through the curtain to the back.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown to see a shot of the SCW Studios in Toronto. The camera pans down to see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

 

Spirit: “That was unexpected. It’s Rise to Greatness season, but we didn’t expect to see Trinity Street here at Breakdown.”

 

Winters: “Can she even be there? We’ve only seen her once before since she was forced out by CHBK. Simon Lyman’s retirement.”

 

Spirit: “I don’t know. But CHBK immediately responded. And Katya was saying that she knew something.”

 

Winters: “They didn’t really reveal anything, but that alone is interesting.”

 

Spirit: “Well, hold on a minute. We have something unfolding in New Orleans.”

 

We return to the backstage area in the Smoothie King Center to see CHBK with his bag over his shoulder. We see Syren and Ravyn dragging their bags behind them as Katya walks with them. CHBK stops at security as Ravyn Taylor walks over to Katya and she and Syren lead her out of the building. CHBK says something to security and nods before mockingly saluting them and walking off.

 

Spirit: “They’re leaving the arena! CHBK even checking with security.”

 

Winters: “Probably to find out what that note Trinity Street had. Trinity Street walking into the building and seemingly allowed to be backstage.”

 

The camera remains on the entrance for a few moments.

 

We then cut to see Trinity Street, Lucas Knight, Dean Black, James Evans and Dillusion. Dean looks at the note, handing it back, before we see David Helms walking over to them.

 

Trinity: “David.”

 

Dean: “Already looked at-“

 

Lucas: “Actually, she has something specific to him.”

 

David: “Well I need to look into this. I wasn’t told all of a sudden you’re allowed. Nice to see you here-“

 

Trinity: “You don’t need to sugarcoat it. I know this is already a situation you’re not pleased with because it’s an unknown and I doubt this letter is going to help you.”

 

Trinity reaches into her clutch and pulls out an envelope, revealing the SCW logo on it and hands it to David.

 

Trinity: “Should explain everything. Now since I’m here, mind if I catch up with my sister?”

 

David looks at the envelope and Dean nods.

 

Dean: “Her other note checked out. Signed by Olek himself.”

 

The crowd roars. David sighs.

 

David: “Alright.”

 

Trinity: “Excellent. And one more thing…where is the Dark Fantasy locker room?”

 

David: “Look…I’m not-“

 

Trinity: “Just want to ensure I avoid it for tonight.”

 

Lucas: “Me too.”

 

Dillusion then steps in.

 

Dillusion: “They left. Not a worry.”

 

Lucas: “Well this is just like Christmas then.”

 

Helms: “Dean can take you to Kennedy’s locker room.”

 

Dean: “Follow me.”

 

Dean turns and walks past Helms and starts to lead Trinity and Lucas down the hallway. David then looks at the envelope and turns to James and Dillusion.

 

David: “Make sure no one comes to my office for the next bit. I may have to make a few phone calls.”

 

David turns and heads off as James and Dillusion look at one another before we cut away. We cut back to the studio.

 

Spirit: “Trinity is sticking around. Lucas Knight, former World Champion, with her. Talk about a twist.”

 

Winters: “Tonight already has been a big night. Amy Chastaine calling it a career thanks to the injuries suffered at Taking Hold of the Flame. Bree Mason trying to make sure Amy’s daughter got the hint. Now Trinity Street showing up.”

 

Spirit: “And we’re just getting started. David Helms seems to have some sleuthing to do. Dark Fantasy has left the building just as we were going to find out some more information about this situation with Mr. D’s youngest daughter.”

 

Winters takes a deep breath.

 

Winters: “We’re just half over here.”

 

Spirit: “We still have rumours that Selena Frost is going to cash in the Trios Tournament contract tonight. Oh, and Giovanni Aries and Kennedy Street will be meeting face to face tonight.”

 

Winters: “So what you’re saying is that who the hell knows what is going to happen? I’ve been doing this for years. In that ring and now outside of it and I’ve never remembered a show out of Taking Hold of the Flame where I don’t even know what to say. I’m speechless.”

 

Spirit: “And David Helms just that too. What’s he thinking? What’s in that note?”

 

Winters: “And he’s got plenty more to think about. Sienna Swann is being even more forceful in her calls. Calling out Syren is a huge deal. Regan has approached Jason Helms. US Championship merger = huge deal. Oh yeah, then add the Adrenaline Championship situation. Dylan Howell and Andrew Raynes, we’ve not even talked about it, that’s continuing and now David Helms has this curveball.”

 

Spirit: “Already having issues with keeping his family under control and at least focused on in-ring exploits. It’s led AJ Helms to side with Regan Street. And AJ Helms will be in action later, against Alexis Quinne. We at least know that’s happening. Ace Marshall will face Justin Davis.”

 

Winters: “We should add that Owen Cruze has to reset after that scene with Bree to face Bill Barnhart and the personal issues there are only going to overflow into something more. Gothfather is here. Aaron Blackbourne. We know Josh Woodrum was here too.”

 

Spirit: “Whether he can compete or not is a different issue.”

 

Winters: “I’m just going to enjoy the ride.”

 

Spirit: “Any predictions about what we may see?”

 

Winters pauses for a moment.

 

Winters: “You know, I almost want to say the only thing we can say for sure is that Selena Frost is going to cash in her Trios contract. She was saying that all last month. But then she showed up at Taking Hold of the Flame, entered part of it. How badly does she want to provoke a response from Regan Street?”

 

Spirit: “Knowing her…really badly.”

 

Winters: “So I’d expect to see something from her.”

 

Spirit: “Well, we’re ready to head back to New Orleans shortly, just after these messages. Breakdown continues and it will return with Ace Marshall facing Justin Davis in what could be a very intriguing match as both don’t care for Josh Hudson. Both have been in SCW for a long time.”

 

Winters: “Enjoy!”

 

“Immortals” plays as the camera pans out and away from the desk. We then cut to a shot of the arena in New Orleans as we see fans returning to their seats from the intermission as the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Ace Marshall vs. Justin Davis

 

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans erupt in mixed reactions as on stage Ace Marshall steps out with Oakley shades and a black reflective jacket. Cassidy Carter comes out to join him by his side.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the ramp way. He snaps his fingers and bobs his head before pointing out to the crowd. Cassidy smiles broadly while stepping in a rhythm around the stage to match the beat.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a twenty minute time limit. First, making his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, accompanied by Cassidy Carter, he is the artist formerly known as El Angel del Cielo, Ace Marshall!”

The two make their way down the ramp. Reaching the ring Ace slides in before standing up and running his hands through his hair, singing along with the song. Cassidy climbs up on to the apron. Standing along it she raises her head up to the rafters while leaning fully into the top rope. She sways her hips seductively before flipping over it, landing inside the ring on her feet before turning and throwing her arms up and walking toward the center of the ring just as Ace makes his way to the corner. He climbs up it before looking out into the crowd while thrusting an arm up. Dropping down after a moment he turns his back to the crowd before removing his jacket and shades. He sets them to the side of the apron for an official to grab just as the match is about to be underway.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to New Orleans. Ace Marshall had some fun at Taking Hold of the Flame. Not title shot this year. But he is about to face Justin Davis who placed Ace on his list.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and you wonder what category Ace fits in. People Davis thinks he’s better than, people he’s never really had the chance to face on his terms…we’ll see what this all means tonight.”

 

The arena goes dark and a mist of smoke begins to gather at the top of the ramp as the opening rift of 'Sail" begins to play throughout the arena. The lights starts to flickers as a spotlight shines on top of the ramp. Justin Davis stands at the top of the ramp with his head lowered and a hood covering his head. Davis lifts his head as he takes his hood off and the words "JUSTIN DAVIS" shows on the big screen. The crowd begins to fill the arena with roaring cheers. You can see a smile on Davis' face while nodding his head as he begins to make his way down the ramp.

Phillips: “His opponent, making his way to the ring from Boston, Massachusetts, he is Justin Davis!”


Davis lifts his arms up in the air as he makes his way up the steel steps and into the ring. Once in the ring Davis circles the ring and then chooses a random turnbuckle to climb and pose for the fans by lifting his right arm and pointing up to the ceiling then to the crowd. He then drops down and sits in the corner awaiting for the match to begin.

 

Knots: “Davis has his eyes on Josh Hudson. We’re still waiting for that to be official.”

 

Sharper: “It seems like Hudson would be a good choice for Rise to Greatness. At the same time, Josh Hudson has been taking pot shots at Giovanni Aries on social media, and some rumours are going around that he may be looking at Rise to Greatness as a place to cash in his Trios Tournament shot.”

 

Davis looks at Ace as Ace smirks and Cassidy looks on. The bell sounds. Davis and Ace watch one another and start to step forward and then lunge and lock up in the middle of the ring with a collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another before Davis knees Ace in the ribs and takes him over with a headlock takedown. Ace goes into a headscissors. Davis pushes off and gets up. Both get up and Davis knees Ace in the ribs. He then wrenches the arm and jerks on the arm. Ace winces and Davis elbows him in the shoulder. Ace winces and looks around. He then reaches up and Davis turns and whips him into the ropes. Ace bounces off and Davis goes for a back elbow. Ace ducks and bounces off the other side and Davis hits a hip toss. Ace rolls over and gets up by the ropes only for Davis to run at him and clothesline him over the top rope to the floor. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Ace quickly sent to the floor as Davis is ready!”

 

Knots: “Not just ready but knocking him for a loop. He came to fight. He knows what this match means for him personally! Plus, I’m always a fan of someone screwing with Ace!”

 

Ace slowly stirs on the floor as Davis paces around the ring waiting. (1) Cassidy starts to pull him up. The referee tells her to get back. She snaps at him and backs up as Ace turns to the ring. (2) Ace rolls back in and gets up and Davis kicks him in the ribs. He then pulls him away from the ropes, hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. He turns and gets up and hits a stomp to the face and then watches as Ace starts to get up. Davis walks over and nails him with a hard right. Ace falls to the ropes. Davis whips him across the ring. Ace bounces off. Davis goes for a back drop, but Ace lands behind him. Davis goes for a back elbow. Ace ducks and then kicks him in the ribs. He then hits a DDT. Davis rolls over. The crowd boos as Ace sits up and smirks.

 

Sharper: “Ace plants Davis and that smile says it all.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. He just drove Davis into the mat and he knows his ass-kicking is on pause!”

 

Davis stirs and Ace grabs him and pulls him up. He then chops him. The crowd woos. He chops him again. More woos as Davis falls to the ropes. Ace grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Davis spins through and sends Ace in. Ace bounces off and hits a diving forearm smash. Davis hits the mat. He gets up and Ace knees him in the ribs. He then double underhooks him and hoists him up and hits a suplex. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Davis kicks out. Davis turns and Ace gets up and grabs him. He pulls him up and wrenches the arm. He then whips him into the corner. Ace runs after. Davis gets an elbow up. Ace stumbles back and Davis runs out and clotheslines him down. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace kicks out. Both men get up and Justin Davis kicks him in the ribs. He hooks him up for a vertical suplex and hoists him up. Ace blocks it. He tries again. Ace blocks it again and then knees him in the ribs before then spinning around him, grabbing him and hitting a back suplex.

 

Sharper: “Ace powers him over with the suplex.”

 

Knots: “A little back and forth, but Ace getting the advantage. I just want to get that smug look off his face.”

 

Sharper: “Cassidy has that same smug look as they both are looking to enjoy that Ace has the advantage right now.”

 

Davis rolls over and Ace grabs him and pushes him down and locks in a crossface. He pulls back. The crowd boos a bit as Davis grimaces in pain. He reaches out as the referee checks on Davis. Davis shakes his head no as He starts to push up. Ace holds on and Davis starts to move to the ropes. He slowly moves towards the ropes. He drags himself, inch by inch, towards the bottom rope and reaches out. He grabs the bottom rope and the referee calls for the break.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Ace lets go and rolls away. He gets up and Davis rolls over. Ace stomps him in the chest and then again before grabbing him and dragging him up. He then double underhooks him again and suplexes him over a second time. He rolls over and gets up and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a running knee drop. He turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Davis gets his shoulder up.

 

Sharper: “Nearfall as Ace using his knees, using his trademarks to keep Davis down on the mat.”

 

Knots: “But not to take him out. And Davis has shown he’s not exactly easy to keep down!”

 

Ace grabs Davis and pulls him up. He nails him with a forearm shot and then whips him into the ropes. Davis bounces off. Ace hits a back elbow. Davis hits the mat and rolls over. He starts to get up and Ace grabs him and goes for the Olympic slam, but Davis hops up and backs up. Ace turns around and Davis kicks him in the ribs and scoops him up and hits a ribbreaker. He throws him down. He then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace kicks out. Both men get up and Ace lunges at Davis, but Davis scoops him up and then spins him out with the Golden Seal. He throws him down and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace shoots his shoulder up. Davis looks up and turns to Ace and nails him with a hard right and then another before pushing him away. Davis gets up.

 

Sharper: “Davis with a couple of shots as he tries to weigh his options.”

 

Knots: “Just keep going. Hell, the disqualification is worth it to maybe knock some sense into Ace.”

 

Davis then grabs Ace and pulls him up. He then nails him with a hard right and then a second shot as Ace falls into the ropes. Davis grabs him and whips him across. Ace however spins through and sends Davis in and Davis bounces off and Ace catches him with a knee on the rebound and Davis flips over in pain. He holds his ribs as Ace walks around the ring. Davis slowly rolls over and starts to move to the ropes, but Ace walks over and grabs him. He then hits a back suplex. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Davis pushes him off and rolls over. Ace turns and starts to get up. Davis rolls over and Ace grabs him and pulls him up before whipping him into the corner. Ace runs after and Davis gets a boot up. Ace staggers back and Davis then looks at him and runs out and clotheslines him down.

 

Sharper: “Davis coming out of the corner. Ace caught.”

 

Knots: “He’s not giving up. He’s not stopping. He’s going right after Ace and I think Ace is getting a bit cocky!”

 

Sharper: “Davis keeps glancing at the entrance way too. I think he’s expecting some company. He’s been clear about his desire to face Josh Hudson as we’ve mentioned.”

 

Davis turns and Ace starts to get up and Davis kicks him in the ribs and drops him with the Fallout. The crowd roars and Davis rolls him over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ace gets his shoulder up. Cassidy breathes a sigh of relief as she looks on from ringside. Davis rolls over and looks up. He then turns and grabs Ace and starts to pull him up. He then pulls his head in under his arm. He then looks around as the crowd cheers and hoists him up for the Lip Sealer, but Ace spins through and lands behind him and pulls him down with a roll-up. He pulls on the tights.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Davis kicks out and Ace falls to the ropes. Davis pulls himself up and steps forward and Ace hits a drop toe hold into the ropes. Ace rolls over and Cassidy suddenly nails Davis with a hard right. The crowd ohs and boos as the bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, Justin Davis!”

 

Ace turns and smirks as he runs over and stomps Cassidy in the chest as Cassidy slides in. She shoves the official back as the crowd boos and she starts to stomp away on Davis.

 

Sharper: “Cassidy with the cheap shot. In front of the referee.”

 

Knots: “She’s never been a patient one!”

 

Sharper: “And Cassidy and Ace now assaulting Justin Davis. I think you’re right, Cassidy could not wait any longer! But why? Why are they assaulting Justin Davis?”

 

Ace turns and stomps Davis in the chest and then again and again. Cassidy gets a couple of shots in before we see several agents and officials, including Dillusion, James Evans and Dean Black, running down from the back. Ace and Cassidy get their shots in. James slides in first along with a couple of officials and immediately Ace turns and kicks James in between the legs. The crowd ohs and James falls to the mat. The crowd ohs and Ace stomps away on him with Cassidy running over and stomping him in the face and then again. Dillusion grabs Cassidy and tries to pull her away. Ace gets a couple more shots in before officials try to get him back. Cassidy slides past Dillusion and runs over and dropkicks James in the face. James rolls over and out of the ring. He holds himself and his face.

 

Sharper: “That’s why? They wanted James Evans out here!”

 

Knots: “Well I get the history. But they’re attacking a security guard!”

 

Sharper: “James Evans has a long history with Cassidy and Ace. Remember the lengths he went to try and win the World Title, two years ago. But he’s a different man!”

 

Knots: “Cassidy and Ace don’t care.”

 

Cassidy and Ace are held back as the crowd boos some more. We see Katelyn Buehler running out from the back and going over to James Evans as we see a couple of officials drop down to check on him. Cassidy then turns and yells at her. Katelyn looks up and climbs up onto the apron. Cassidy tries to get to her, but she’s held back as officials pull Katelyn down. The crowd roars as they continue to try and get free of security and official surround. We cut back to James as he winces as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Cassidy Carter and Ace Marshall walking backstage. Ace runs his hand through his hair before Cassidy Carter turns to him and just suddenly kisses him on the lips. Ace looks a bit surprised.

 

Ace: “Jesus…I didn’t even have to buy you shoes.”

 

Cassidy: “Thank God your little deal with Ravyn with that El Angel crap was worth it to help us set that up. And even got Katelyn out.”

 

Ace: “Yeah, well-“

 

Cassidy: “And you know what you’re doing next…Taking Katelyn out. She’s like foot fungus. Doesn’t just go away. But lingers for months.”

 

Ace: “Uh…are you telling me that you have a problem?”

 

Cassidy: “The only problem is that Katelyn is here and trying to sell that jackass as better. No…I think it’s time, you and I do something for us. And trust me, I already hate that you had to bring Ravyn in just to get this going. This is now all us. Got it?”

 

Ace: “Yeah…sure. Relax. Jesus!”

 

Just then, we see Alistaire Allocco heading over to them. He just looks at them stunned.

 

Alistaire: “What is wrong with you? I know that you’ve never been a fan of James, but you assaulted a security guard. Ace, Cassidy…I think we need to have a stern discussion as I feel both of you are going down a path that is only going to bring pain and destruction. There are better ways such as the power of competition.”

 

Cassidy: “Alistaire…Shut up.”

 

Cassidy then walks past her.

 

Ace: “One day, when you grow up and your balls drop, you’ll understand. Until then, mommy and daddy do things, messy things, and not always fun, but because they need to be done. One day you’ll understand.”

 

Ace and Cassidy then walk off as Alistaire turns and watches them leave.

 

Alistaire: “But…I’m in my twenties! I am grown up!”

 

They keep walking off as Alistaire keeps looking off camera, presumably watching them leave.

 

Alistaire: “Guys!....Oh well…I’ll just have to show them that my methods work best.”

 

Alistaire smiles and walks off as the crowd boos a bit.

"Tom Sawyer” by Rush starts to play as the spotlight focuses on the top of the ramp. Immediately, the crowd rise to their feet in a raucous ovation.

A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride

Stepping out to the top of the ramp is "The Cornerstone" Donovan Kayl. He steps to the side, facing out to the crowd. As he stands atop the ramp, he throws his arm out with each big note of the beginning musical portion. After turning his head to survey the entire crowd, he turns to face the front of the ramp, beginning to walk out towards the ring.

 

Sharper: “Donovan Kayl hoped to be the World Champion tonight. Not the case.”

 

Knots: “He’s not angry though. He’s proud of Kennedy. The issue for him is that he was hoping to walk into his hometown as World Champion, but that’s not the case.”

 

Kayl walks down the steel ramp and goes to the steps. He walks up them and looks around before then starting to walk along the apron and then steps into the ring. He looks around and starts to walk around the ring before turning and going to the corner. He is handed a microphone by Jason Phillips. Kayl walks back to the middle of the ring and looks at the microphone. He looks around and the music fades out as Kayl looks around. A “Kayl!” chant begins to break out as Donovan Kayl looks around. He nods and then starts to talk.

 

Kayl: “Thank you for that.”

 

Kayl pauses again before looking up.

 

Kayl: “I was hoping to be standing here the SCW World Champion.”

 

Kayl pauses again.

 

Kayl: “Don’t worry. I’ll get by. And more importantly, I stand here knowing full well that Kennedy Street is holding that World Championship, having earned it and having carried herself as a true World Champion. I threw everything at her. But as that match went on, she got stronger and stronger, and by the end, I had nothing left and I knew damn well she was just getting started. As a mentor, a teacher….a brother….I couldn’t be happier.”

 

Kayl pauses as he looks at the crowd for a moment.

 

Kayl: “But while Kennedy Street holds the World Title and will very likely be defending that title at Rise to Greatness, I stand here wondering what I’m going to do. If you follow me on social media, I said that I wasn’t going to be on any pre-show. That’s a point of pride for me as I believe I am deserving of more. And I’m going to pull back the curtain. I’ve been doing this a while and there’s a difference between the pre-show and the big show. When I wasn’t on it, you’ve heard Christy Matthews say the same, it’s a hit to the ego. Hearing sixty thousand plus cheer for you is a feeling comparable to nothing. Doing that while winning a World Title…even more. But that’s gone…”

 

Kayl pauses for a moment.

 

Kayl: “And I could stand here and accept it or I could look at SCW. I could point out how Syren is calling for title shots. Sienna is too and from my position, they may have the skills, but they should not be next in line. We’ve had enough of the people who feel owed to be champion. NO ONE is owed anything. Syren can talk about how she was screwed, feeling she was given a rematch, that never happened. Well, maybe she didn’t do enough to earn that rematch. Sienna, she’ll be a World Champion, but acting like you’re better than these fans…I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but the old days, you’d have been chewed up and spit out.”

 

Kayl sighs.

 

Kayl: “What’s next for me? I’m going to keep standing for what I feel should be. When I cashed in that Trios contract, while I had personal reasons, it was to force Syren to earn her spot after she was gifted it through manipulation and well, Sienna, you’re looking to do the same. I’m never going to agree to any of that.”

 

Just then the lights go out. “The Vengeful One” by Disturbed starts to play as we see a purple hue come over the stage and we see Thirteen step out from the back. He looks down at the ring as Donovan Kayl watches him. Thirteen then calmly starts to walk down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Thirteen? Donovan Kayl giving an impassioned speech here.”

 

Knots: “Sienna Swann is focused on Syren, while Syren’s not even here anymore!”

 

Thirteen makes his way to the ring and grabs the bottom rope and pulls himself up to the apron. He then steps into the ring. He looks at Kayl and steps forward and asks for the microphone. Kayl hands it to him. Thirteen takes it and looks at him.

 

Thirteen: “It’s nice to see that I’m not the only one. You may be a bit surprised to see him, given my motions towards Blake Mason.”

 

Thirteen pauses.

 

Thirteen: “I still have every intention to complete my dealings with him, but this has been drawn out enough. My focus should be elsewhere. A year ago, I made sure that Kennedy Street was who she claimed to be. She was. Well, Donovan, you say that Syren and Sienna Swann have the talent to be legitimate champions. Syren, obviously, has won the title. But I feel I should be the judge of that. And so Donovan, you ask what awaits you moving forward, I think you and I have a pretty good idea.”

 

Thirteen brings the microphone down. The crowd roars as “The Vengeful One” starts to play again. Thirteen then looks at Kayl as Kayl looks back at him.

 

Sharper: “He just called both Sienna and Syren out.”

 

Knots: “Kayl went so far. Thirteen went over the edge. And Blake Mason…Thirteen may be done waiting! David! Figure it out!”

 

Thirteen then turns and exits the ring and drops down to the floor. He places the microphone on the apron. He then heads to the back slowly as Kayl watches him leave. The crowd cheers a bit as we then cut away.

We open up to see Damian Angel standing backstage while looking at the camera. Har Megiddo stands behind him.

 

Damian: “Amazing. The World Tag Team Champions are celebrating. The Network is making threats. And they do not realize that we are more threatening than anything else. I hope that Callahan and James cherish their time as champions. It will be short-lived. Our dominance and destruction will come. And to God himself…I hope you are watching. It is the dominance you could only dream of.”

 

Damian smiles as the camera focuses on Damian Angel as he just smirks and the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage as we see Blake Mason walking backstage when Hana Ito runs over to him.

 

Hana: “Blake! Can I get a word?”

 

Blake sighs and stops and turns.

 

Hana: “You had to have seen what Bree did earlier-“

 

Blake: “I did and that’s her matter. I no longer have a vested interest in her issues.”

 

Hana: “But she approached-“

 

Blake: “We’re no longer together. I’d prefer to move on with other matters. I have no comment on that. The only comment I have to publicly make is that I hope I’m in action next week. I hope I can focus on moving on with an increased focus on my career. I hope that I may face Thirteen to finally give him a match we both could be proud of…even if he’s moving on.”

 

Blake then turns and walks off as Hana watches him leave.

 

Hana: “Wait…you and Bree are done?”

 

Blake just continues to walk off.

 

Sharper: “Blake saying that he’s no longer with Bree. They’re married?!”

 

Knots: “Well looks like Blake finally smartened up and jumped off that ship!”

Truelove Twins in Action

 

We return to ringside where we see two female wrestlers, both wearing masks similar to El Angel del Cielo, with one having blonde hair, and the other a brunette.

 

Sharper: “This looks interesting…”

 

Knots: “A bit familiar.”

 

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. Already in the ring, from Mexico City, Mexico, they are El Totalmente Celoso and El Cuervo. Together they are Fantasia Oscura!”

 

They throws their arms up and El Cuervo, the brunette, drops to a seated position in the corner.

 

Sharper: “I think this makes a bit more sense now. Fantasia Oscura, in Spanish, is Dark Fantasy.”

 

Knots: “You know Spanish?”

 

Sharper: “Enough. You don’t live in Texas as long as I have without picking up some. Clearly another front in this attempt to prod Syren for a match after that original challenge on Twitter a few days ago from Sienna Swann.”

 

Knots: “That’s only going to cause them to lose their minds later when they find out. Love it!”

 

Sharper: “Of course, Dark Fantasy and CHBK have left after Trinity Street’s shocking arrival earlier tonight.”

 

“Just A Dream” by Nelly plays throughout the arena, a gold spotlight with blue flashers begin to circle the entranceway. The Twins, London and Paris Truelove walk out holding hands. They look at each other and pose for the cameras before Laura Steinbeck walks out and nods, leading the Twins toward the ring.

 

Phillips: “And their opponents, accompanied by Laura Steinbeck, both from Malibu, California, they London and Paris, the Truelove Twins!”

 

The Twins then make their way down the aisle interacting with the fans as they both get to the apron at the same time, Paris & London both hold the ropes for Laura as she slowly gets in the ring, London follows. London then holds the ropes for Paris as she slowly gets in the ring. They both walk to the turnbuckles, climb to the second ropes and pose for the flashes while Laura stands in the middle of the ring and points to the Truelove Twins. They get down and await the match to start as Laura makes her way to the corner. El Cuervo and El Totalmente Celoso start to stretch out in their corner.

 

Sharper: “This match and now you’re wondering how they got this set up.”

 

Knots: “Maybe this was a fight Helms wasn’t going to have. I don’t know.”

 

Sharper: “But they also still have their eyes on the World Tag Team Titles, held by Sophie James and David Callahan.”

 

The bell sounds. London and Paris then run across and both hit a double dropkick, in stereo, knocking both back into the ropes and both fall to the mat. Laura hops onto the apron as the referee goes over to tell her to get down. London then starts to pull Celoso up as Paris stomps away on El Cuervo a couple of times. London then places Celoso on the top rope and nails her with a forearm shot before climbing up to the middle turnbuckle and then jumping up and hitting a top rope frankensteiner. Celoso hits the mat and London turns as Paris climbs up to the top rope. London puts Celoso in position. London then backs up as Paris gets to the top rope and dives off with a frog splash. The crowd ohs and Paris rolls over. El Cuervo starts to get up and goes for the eyes of Paris as she gets up, but London kicks her in the ribs, as Paris blocks it.

 

Sharper: “This is just a domination.”

 

Knots: “Probably part of the plan too!”

 

Sharper: “If anyone doesn’t think Laura set this up with Sienna’s approval, while using it to promote Truelove Twins!”

 

Knots: “And you care why? Dark Fantasy deserves these jabs!”

 

Sharper: “Yeah, but I’m getting sick of the attitudes!”

 

The crowd boos as London and Paris stand in front of her. She looks up and London hits the leg sweep and Paris hits a spinning heel kick, as they hit the Twin Killing. The crowd ohs. London then covers her.

 

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The crowd boos, while some cheer as London rolls off and Paris gets up.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, the Truelove Twins.”

 

Sharper: “There wasn’t a tag. There wasn’t much offense. Clearly this stunt…”

 

Knots: “Hey, I’m just for anyone dragging Dark Fantasy through the mud.”

 

Sharper: “This pettiness…”

 

Knots: “But look how amazing those double-team moves were.”

 

Sharper: “No doubt they can go in the ring, but for a team talking about how it’s a foregone conclusion that they should be the Tag Team Champions, to pull this is unbecoming of that!”

 

Laura smiles and applauds. London and Paris have their arms raised above them as El Cuervo and El Totalmente Celoso slowly stir and roll out of the ring. London and Paris continue to celebrate as Laura is handed the microphone from Jason Phillips. She then walks over to the steel steps and walks up them before turning around, standing in front of the ringpost and looking out at the crowd.

 

Laura: “We may have had a bit of fun…and just a reminder David…this is very simple. The IronAngel, the next World Champion, she wants Syren and trust me, this is a win-win move for everyone in SCW…well except Syren, but who really cares about that arrogant schemer.”

 

Laura pauses as the crowd roars a bit.

 

Laura: “But this match also makes clear just how obvious it is that London and Paris should be the next challengers to the SCW Tag Team Champions. You don’t need a man who calls himself the Devil. You don’t need a team that can’t even work together, forcing one member to stick with them. You don’t need a former drug addict and their idiot boyfriend. You need something truly beautiful and so nice, you will see it twice. You need the Truelove Twins with the Tag Team Titles!”

 

Laura brings the microphone down as “Just A Dream” by Nelly starts to play. The crowd boos as London and Paris smile and both climb to a corner and to the middle rope. They pose as the crowd boos some more and Laura points to them.

 

Sharper: “Arrogance personified.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but after that match, they deserve to be a bit arrogant.”

 

Sharper: “Given that they clearly wanted to send some deeper messages, its easy for that to happen when one of the targets left.”

 

Knots: “Can’t deny they deserve a shot though?”

 

Sharper: “We’ll see.”

 

The Truelove Twins continue to pose as we then cut away.

Backstage we see Jake Starr standing next to Hana Ito as the crowd cheers.

 

Hana: “Hana Ito backstage and I’m here with Jake Starr who made his stunning return at Taking Hold of the Flame. Jake, welcome back.”

 

Starr: “Thank you.”

 

Hana: “You went after Xander Valentine. You had your issues with him. Is he who you’re focused on moving forward?”

 

Starr: “He seems to have his eyes on Alexis Quinne and I’ll tell you this, Xander, you’re going to have your hands full with her. She’s a feisty one. But I made my return and more wanted Xander to remember I’m not dead yet. He wants to come for another round, I’ll be right up there. But as far as I’m concerned, I’m like the kid looking at that scary roller coaster, but antsy to get on it and wanting to see if I’ll throw up at the end. Because I’ve done this rodeo a few times. It’s a very different situation, but it doesn’t mean I’m not looking forward to Rise to Greatness. So…whoever wants me, I’m taking applications. Because right now, I’m back, I’m ready to kick ass and frankly, at the stage of my career…I don’t get to do that for too much longer and I’m going to make good on it!”

 

The crowd roars as Jake turns to Hana.

 

Hana: “Sounds good to me. We’ll check in with you in the future. Breakdown will continue after this!”

 

The scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jessica Winters standing outside of the office of David Helms.

 

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I’m still waiting outside of the office of the Commissioner, David Helms, who has been locked in his office, having phone calls with presumably SCW officials after Trinity Street’s sudden arrival. I was hoping to get a word with him about the match as given the barbs with Dark Fantasy in the Truelove Twins’ opponents seems interesting at the very least and-“

 

The door opens and we see David Helms walk out, with his briefcase. Jessica turns to him.

 

Jessica: “David…can I…you seem to be getting ready to leave? I was going to ask you-“

 

David: “Nothing to ask me. I’m no longer the Commissioner. So I’m going back to the hotel and I’m going to look forward to spending some time with my wife after the show and not have to overthink every decision.”

 

Jessica: “Was this anything to do with the match that just happened?”

 

David: “No.”

 

Jessica: “So then why agree to….David?”

 

David: “No longer Commissioner.”

 

David just walks off as Jessica looks stunned. The camera keeps filming David as he continues to walk down the hallway. We then cut back to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “David Helms is gone?”

 

Knots: “Looks like it. He just said so. Didn’t say he quit though. Is this about Trinity?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. Didn’t say it was about the match we just saw. Didn’t say anything like that. He’s just gone. And I wonder…who is going to control Regan? That’s one of the reasons he was brought in?”

 

Knots: “Did the Board change their mind? Did….And we don’t even know what was in that envelope that Trinity gave David!”

 

Sharper: “More questions than answers as David Helms is no longer commissioner! Who’s in charge?!”

Bill Barnhart vs. Owen Cruze

 

“Confident” by Demi Lovato begins to play as the lights in the arena go dark. We watch as pink spotlights flash around the entrance area. After a short time we see “Bulldog” Bill Barnhart step out from the backstage area with his English Bulldog, Iris, strutting along beside him. Iris is wearing a pink diamond-studded dog collar and there is a pink leash attached to the collar and the leash trails behind her as she comes down the entrance ramp toward the ring. The fans don’t particularly care for Bill Barnhart and they let him know it with boos and taunts.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, he is Bulldog Bill Barnhart!”

 

Barnhart ignores them as he is here to wrestle and not cater to the fans. Even as the fans yell louder at him and throw trash at him he ignores them. When Barnhart arrives at the ringside area he bends down and grabs the leash of Iris and hands it to a ringside assistant who holds onto the leash and keeps Iris at ringside to watch Bill’s match. Barnhart gives Iris a kiss on the nose and then he climbs the ring steps to the ring apron. Bill then walks along the ring apron and when he reaches the middle of the ropes he ducks through the ropes into the ring. He walks around the ring playing the crowd but that only incites them to boo him more. Barnhart again ignores the fans as he backs into a corner to await the start of his match.

 

Sharper: “Barnhart has had issues with Cruze, with Blackbourne, with Woodrum. Owen Cruze about to have an opportunity to face Barnhart.”

 

Knots: “Woodrum, Blackbourne, they’ll be watching. So will Gothfather. But what about that person we saw at Taking Hold of the Flame?”

 

Sharper: “Casterillo. Came out and Gothfather immediately went for him, even interjecting into the battle royal which he wasn’t a part of.”

 

The lights dim and flicker, as a voice booms throughout the arena.

“All I ever wanted was to leave a legacy. Something with which I would be remembered”

The voice is easily recognizable, and an ‘Icon’ chant starts to roll through the arena, as Steven Coopers ‘Born to Do’ kicks in, Owen Cruze stepping nervously out onto the stage.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Los Angeles, California, he is Owen Cruze!”

With a simple nod and a salute, Owen makes his way down the rampway towards the ring. Owen jumps up onto the apron and turns, leaning back against the ropes, his arms either side of him. Owen steps into the ring and makes his way to every side of the ring applauding the fans with a huge grin on his face before standing in the center of the ring, and looking up at the arena lights nodding his head. Owen then runs to the ropes and bounces off them, before heading to his corner and waiting for the match to begin. Barnhart just looks at him as the crowd cheers a bit.

 

Sharper: “Owen Cruze showed the world what he is capable of. He started at number one in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. He lasted over an hour.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but that just means a bigger bullseye and Bulldogs like to pee on bullseyes!”

 

Sharper: “What?”

 

Knots: “Didn’t you know? They do it for sport. It’s the newest thing after esports on Twitch.”

 

The bell sounds. Barnhart then steps forward, but Owen runs over and jumps up and nails Barnhart with a forearm shot. The crowd roars as Owen nails him again and again. Barnhart falls into the corner. Owen kicks him in the ribs and then again and again and again. The referee calls for the break .

 

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Owen then backs up and Barnhart winces a bit before then moving out of the corner and catching Owen with a back elbow. Owen staggers back and Barnhart runs over and nails him with a hard right before nailing him in the ribs with a right hand. He then spins around him and grabs him in a waistlock. Owen struggles but Barnhart hoists him up and just throws him down on his side. Owen turns and Barnhart stomps him in the back. Owen rolls over to the corner.

 

Sharper: “A fight breaking out here as Owen Cruze was ready to go.”

 

Knots: “But so was Barnhart. He took that volley and came back and said, okay, let’s do this. He’s coming off the hardcore match with Woodrum where he may have very well broken his arm!”

 

Sharper: “Woodrum did have a brief match before we went on air. Officials wanting to see whether he could compete with a soft cast. Rumours are that Woodrum’s arm was fractured thanks to Barnhart two weeks ago!”

 

Barnhart moves in and clubs Owen in the back. He clubs him again and then pushes him up in the corner and hits a forearm smash to Owen’s chest. He then grabs him and throws him out of the corner. Owen rolls over and gets up and Barnhart walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He then scoops him up and slams him down. Owen winces and Barnhart stomps him in the face. Owen turns and grabs at the ropes. Barnhart then walks over and grabs him and whips him across the ring. He bounces off and Owen then jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick. The crowd roars. Barnhart slowly gets up and turns to Owen who jumps up and hits a dropkick. He goes for the pin.

 

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Barnhart kicks out. He turns and grabs at the ropes. Owen then walks over and goes to whip him across the ring. Barnhart spins through and sends him in. Owen bounces off and Barnhart just drills him with a hard clothesline. Owen slowly starts to get up and Barnhart wrenches the arm and elbows him in the shoulder.

 

Sharper: “Barnhart going for the shoulder. At Taking Hold of the Flame, he did try to do just that to Owen! Tried to go for his Barnhart Shoulder Breaker!”

 

Knots: “If he does it here, he can get the submission. Submissions didn’t count at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

 

He elbows him again and then turns and starts to go for an overhead wrist lock. Owen fights it off and then kicks him in the leg. He kicks him again and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and Barnhart goes for a clothesline. Owen ducks and jumps to the middle ropes and dives back with a back kick to the jaw. Barnhart hits the mat. He starts to get up and Owen grabs him and pulls him back with a neckbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

 

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Barnhart kicks out. Owen looks up and turns and grabs Barnhart. He pulls him up and drags him to his feet. He nails him with a hard right and then another. He pushes him into the ropes and goes to fire him across, but Barnhart spins through and sends him in. Owen bounces off and Barnhart scoops him up and powerslams him down. He then gets up and walks around the ring as the crowd boos. Barnhart just looks out and laughs.

 

Sharper: “Hard powerslam and Barnhart’s experience may be the factor here.”

 

Knots: “Owen’s trying to keep it up, but Barnhart just saw the counter, hoisted him up and said, back off, this is my sandwich!”

 

Sharper: “Really? Referencing commercials from a decade ago?”

 

Knots: “The difference in experience….plus a bit more, between Owen and Barnhart!”

 

Owen slowly stirs as Barnhart then walks over and grabs him from behind and forearms him in the back. He then hoists him up and hits an atomic drop. Owen grimaces and Barnhart then drills him from behind with a hard clothesline. Owen hits the mat and rolls over. Barnhart goes for the pin.

 

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Owen kicks out. Barnhart looks up. He turns and grabs Owen and pulls him up. He then nails him in the ribs again before spinning him around and locking in a sleeper hold. He pulls back as Owen reaches around. The crowd boos. Barnhart smiles as Owen staggers forward a bit before dropping to a knee. Barnhart leans on him as the crowd boos. The referee checks on Owen as he starts to fade. Barnhart keeps squeezing as the referee checks on Owen’s arm. He shakes it a bit as Owen keeps struggling and holds it up as he grabs at Barnhart’s head and pulls himself up. Barnhart keeps holding on and tries to force him down, but Owen turns and elbows him in the ribs. He elbows him again and then drops down and hits a jawjacker. Barnhart staggers back, holding his jaw. Owen slowly starts to get up and Barnhart walks back over as the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Owen fighting out! Elbows and then the jawjacker!”

 

Knots: “Barnhart coming back though!”

 

Barnhart grabs at Owen and Owen then grabs Barnhart and hits a jawbreaker. Barnhart staggers back and falls forward before Owen jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking him down. Owen rolls over. The crowd cheers. Owen slowly starts to get up. Barnhart pulls himself up and Owen then runs at him and jumps up and floats over and hits a DDT. Barnhart rolls to his back. Owen turns and hooks the leg.

 

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Barnhart gets his shoulder up. Owen rolls over and starts to get up and Barnhart stirs. Owen backs up to the corner. He waits for Barnhart to get up. Barnhart turns and gets to his feet and Owen lunges and goes for the Morality, but Barnhart blocks it. He then spins him around and nails him with a clothesline. Owen hits the mat and rolls over. Barnhart waits and nails Owen with a forearm and then another. He then kicks him in the ribs. He turns and whips him into the corner. Owen however jumps up and spins around to a seated position in the corner. Barnhart runs at Owen and Owen gets a boot up. Owen then climbs up to the top rope as Barnhart falls to a knee.

 

Sharper: “Owen again finding a way to make an opportunity. That agility is his biggest strength.”

 

Knots: “Think fast. Barnhart’s dazed for now!”

 

Owen then dives off with the Cruze Missile. The crowd roars. He then looks around as Barnhart slowly rolls over and gets to his knee. Owen gets up as the crowd roars. He runs into the ropes past Barnhart and bounces off them before running across, before we see Gothfather running down the rampway and hopping onto the apron and pulling down the top rope. Owen goes up and over, landing on the floor. The crowd boos as Owen falls over. Gothfather turns and stomps him in the face and then again as the bell sounds.

 

Sharper: “Gothfather from the back! He knew Owen was going for the Cruze Stomp. That would’ve been it.”

 

Knots: “And Gothfather is going right after Owen. Just stomping away!”

 

Barnhart slowly stirs as Gothfather nails him with stomp after stomp after stomp. We then see Aaron Blackbourne running out on the floor and heading over to the rampway. He climbs up onto the rampway as Gothfather uses the barricade for leverage to get more stomps in. Aaron pops up as the lights suddenly go out. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “The lights are out. Aaron Blackbourne was about to make the save.”

 

Knots: “You can’t see anything here!”

 

A few moments pass as the crowd cheers and some murmur before a lightning strike is heard and flames shoot out of the stage. We then see the lights return as Casterillo stands in the middle of the ring. Barnhart sees him on the big screen and turns and Casterillo drills him with the Thunder Run. The crowd roars as Gothfather turns and sees him. Aaron goes to Owen and pulls him away as Gothfather turns to the ring. He goes to the apron as Owen holds himself in pain and starts to pull himself up. Aaron looks at the ring. Barnhart rolls over as Gothfather stands at the apron and looks in the ring. We then see officials running down from the back.

 

Sharper: “Casterillo! We saw him at Taking Hold of the Flame. He has to have some history with Gothfather!”

 

Knots: “Gothfather came out at Taking Hold of the Flame and now, he’s stopped going after Owen and is focused right on this man!”

 

Sharper: “Even Aaron and Owen keeping their distance to be sure. They don’t know what to think of him.”

 

Officials come over and run around Owen and Aaron. They get to the ring as the crowd boos. Several slide into the ring and get between Casterillo and Gothfather as Barnhart rolls to the floor. Iris runs over and starts to lick his face as the crew member watches the ring to be sure. Casterillo just blankly stares at Gothfather as Gothfather glares back.

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play as we open up to see a shot of Selena Frost standing backstage talking to an official.

 

Sharper: “It’s a wild night so far, but things may be able to explode in a few moments.”

 

Knots: “She’s doing it?”

 

Sharper: “We were told earlier tonight that next, Selena Frost had asked for time in the ring and David Helms, but Helms is gone. I think she planned to cash in the Trios Tournament contract as she’s threatened to do for weeks. Is that the case? We’ll find out next, here on Breakdown.”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown where we see Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne in the backstage area.

 

Owen: “I don’t know who the hell that is…”

 

Aaron: “Relax. They’re clearly going after Gothfather and Barnhart-“

 

We then see Josh Woodrum walk into the room and goes over to Gothfather and Barnhart.

 

Owen: “Josh, look-“

 

Josh: “You something, Owen…Aaron…I think you two have done plenty here. But well…”

 

Josh holds up his hand that’s in a soft cast.

 

Josh: “I think both of you have bigger and better things, especially you Owen, after what you did at Taking Hold of the Flame and Aaron, what you did against Christy. Let this Casterillo dude and I, we’ll take care of Barnhart and Goth. I have a receipt of my own to give him.”

 

Aaron looks at Owen, before Owen then steps up to Josh Woodrum.

 

Owen: “Josh…I appreciate it. But we’ll do just that…after Aaron and I get one more shot at Gothfather and Barnhart and remind them that they’ll never get one over on us!”

 

Aaron: “Gotta agree with Owen…but then after, you and this new guy, you two can do whatever you want to Bill and Gothfather.”

 

Josh: “Sounds good to me.”

 

The crowd roars as we then cut to the ring.

We open up to see Regan Street walking down to the ring with Mikaela Street trying to stop her. Regan keeps going and pulls away from Mikaela Street.

 

Sharper: “A clearing of the air backstage, but we may have something else.”

 

Knots: “Regan’s out. Helms is gone. No one is here to stop her!”

 

Sharper: “And Regan Street already has gone after Jason, but rumours have been running rampant that Regan is ready to take out Selena.”

 

Knots: “Also that Josh Hudson was going to use his Trios contract to counter Selena’s if she did.”

 

Sharper: “So much going on here.”

 

Knots: “Kennedy’s already the most wanted World Champion!”

 

Regan hops onto the apron and enters the ring. Mikaela heads around the ring, but Regan runs over and goes to the corner and snaps at Jason Phillips.

 

Regan: “Give me a microphone-“

 

Mikaela: “Jason…no-“

 

Regan: “Give me one or I’ll make sure you’re finding out how fun swimming is in the Gulf of Mexico!”

 

Mikaela just look at Jason as Jason turns and immediately hands Regan one. Mikaela rolls her eyes and turns and slides into the ring. She tries to get up to get Regan’s attention, but Regan turns to the middle of the ring, looking at the entrance way.

 

Regan: “Well looks like the boss is gone. No one is here to stop me and I feel like causing a few problems knowing full well I’ve been playing good girl for long enough. You eliminate me from the battle royal and you keep talking about how you want to keep me from main event of Rise to Greatness. That’s all well and good Selena, but I think I got a solution and it’s you bring your Snow Queen ass out here and I believe I’ll take that Trios contract, shove it up your and then drop you on your head and you can join Amy Chastaine as the crippled section of this company!”

 

The crowd ohs as Regan paces.

 

Regan: “You wanted to face me a couple of weeks ago. Well Selena, here you go. And trust me, I already had a blast taking Mr. D, dropping him on his head and trust me, best decision I made. You want me, here I am and we can even fight until you find yourself in the same situation as Mr. D, struggling to breathe through your neck collar while I’m still showing that THIS INDUSTRY is run by me.”

 

Regan keeps pacing as Mikaela shakes her head.

 

Knots: “Mikaela has given up on stopping Regan!”

 

Sharper: “No one is out here to stop her, and David Helms’ is gone.”

 

Regan: “Selena…now you’ve got a yellow streak. What do I have to do? Maybe I have to find your newborn and see if they bounce like a football that’s spiked on the odd occasion the Saints actually score a touchdown-“

 

The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Come on…We apologize for these comments. This is just sick.”

 

Knots: “She doesn’t care! She’s trying to-“

 

Sharper: “It’s Selena. Selena just had a new girl with her wife Deanna and Regan crossed a line!”

 

Selena bolts out of the back and runs down to the ring. The crowd roars as Regan holds the microphone and starts to give Selena a come at me motion. Selena just slides into the ring. She gets up and Regan swings the microphone at her, trying to nail her in the forehead, but Selena ducks and spins around and kicks Regan in the ribs before spearing her down. The crowd erupts in cheers as Selena nails Regan with a hard right and then another and another and another. She starts to throw rights and lefts as Regan covers up and Mikaela comes over and grabs Selena and starts to pull her off as Regan moves to the ropes. Selena rolls over and Mikaela tries to keep Selena back, but Selena turns and then nails Mikaela with the Glass Shard. The crowd ohs and Mikaela hits the mat.

 

Sharper: “Mikaela trying to pull Selena off!”

 

Knots: “Glass Shard! Selena just took out Regan’s sister!”

 

Sharper: “Selena’s fighting on pure fury and Mikaela in the way!”

 

Regan looks at Selena as Selena turns back and Regan runs over and spears her down. Regan moves to a mount and just tattoos Selena with hard right hands, not holding back, using Selena’s shot at Mikaela as the impetus. She nails her over and over and over again before turning and looking at the microphone. She then crawls over to it and grabs it and turns and goes to drive it into the head of Selena, but Selena moves out of the way. Regan turns and looks at Selena and Selena nails her with a shoot kick to the ribs and then again and again. Regan takes shots in the ribs as Selena then hits a shoot kick to the head and Regan spins off. Selena then turns and mounts Regan and goes over to her and nails her with a hard right and then another and another. Regan covers up as Selena nails her again and gets up and looks around.

 

Sharper: “Selena with the advantage again. I’ve never seen her like this. Just scrapping like this.”

 

Knots: “If you had told me Regan and Selena were going to have a fight, I’d put it on Regan, but Regan definitely crossed a line!”

 

Sharper: “Selena is seeing red right now….and now she’s thinking something else.”

 

Selena turns and moves to the floor. She then looks under the ring and grabs a steel chair. She then starts to get up and onto the apron, holding the chair up as the crowd cheers. We then see Regan run over and lunge at her, shouldering her in the ribs. Selena falls off the apron and to the mat, landing on her feet and falling back into the announce table. Selena drops the chair as Regan then drops to the floor. She then turns and runs at Selena and jumps up and nails her with a clothesline, knocking her onto the announce table. Regan turns and rolls over. Regan then tunrs and nails her with a couple of hard right hands as Selena is on the table.

 

Sharper: “Right in front of us!”

 

Knots: “I can hear that through my headset. Each shot!”

 

Regan then looks around and she grabs Selena by her hair and drags her onto the table. Regan then stomps her in the face before stepping forward and looking around and grabbing Selena. She then looks at her.

 

Regan: “Get ready to join Amy in retirement, Selena!”

 

She then knees her in the head as Selena is dazed. Regan then pulls her up and places her head between her legs. She then looks around and the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Regan…no!”

 

Knots: “She’s going to piledrive her…she’ll be suspended through Rise to Greatness!”

 

Sharper: “Is that was piledriving Selena is worth it? On our table?”

 

Knots: “Or off it?”

 

Mikaela yells at Regan to stop.

 

Mikaela: “You’ll miss Rise to Greatness?”

 

Regan: “Worth it to take this piece of sh*t out!”

 

Regan then starts to lift Selena up, but Selena kicks her legs and blocks it. She then goes to lift her up again, but Selena lifts her up and back drops her off the table and onto the mats next to the announce table. The crowd ohs and Regan rolls over, holding her back. Selena falls to her knees on the table.

 

Sharper: “Thank God! Selena counters!”

 

Knots: “Look at Mikaela!”

 

Mikaela grabs Regan and starts to drag her away from Selena as Selena slowly turns and looks at them. The crowd boos as Regan starts to get up. Mikaela spins her around. Regan starts to go past her and Mikaela forcibly starts to hold her back. Selena then stands on the announce table.

 

Selena: “Want to piledrive me? Come on! Try again! I dare you!”

 

Regan’s eyes widen as she tries to get past Mikaela. Mikaela shoves her back and Regan goes to nail Mikaela, before Mikaela throws her arms up.

 

Mikaela: “I’m not going to let you throw your career away for her!”

 

Regan just looks at Selena before turning to Mikaela. Regan then turns and goes to the ring and goes to hop onto the apron, but Mikaela grabs her and pulls her down. Selena hops off the announce table and slides into the ring. She runs over and goes to grab at Regan, to pull her in, but Mikaela gets Regan back and pulls her back. Josh Hudson out at the ring and starting to help Mikaela. The crowd boos. Selena then turns and goes over to the corner and starts to climb up and Hudson and Mikaela keep pushing away Regan away as she keeps trying to get free, just moving her around as Regan tries to get past. The crowd boos as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

DURING THE BREAK:

We open up to see Selena Frost getting held back by a couple of officials as Regan is getting held back by Josh Hudson, Mikaela Street and now AJ Helms.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. During the commercial break, the situation only continued to unfold between Regan and Selena!”

 

Regan: “Let me go. David’s gone. You saw what I did to D!”

 

Mikaela: “Calm down!”

 

Selena: “Let her go. I’ll take her out right here!”

 

Regan: “Sure thing Princess!”

 

Officials keep Selena back as a few go over to Mikaela and Josh. Josh snaps at them.

 

Josh: “Take care of her. We have her.”

 

The Breakdown logo then comes up on the screen.

We return to Breakdown to see Regan Street with Mikaela Street, Josh Hudson and AJ Helms by the tunnel.

 

Regan: “Why the hell are you even holding me back? We could be done with her!”

 

Mikaela: “And all of this after you called out Jason. And all of this after you’d be off Rise to Greatness. You keep talking like that title is the biggest, you’re making sure this is all people are going to remember you for.”

 

Regan looks back and turns around before turning to Josh.

 

Regan: “Whatever you do. If she cashes in, if you’re not, I’ll make have to explain to your wife while you’re now a eunuch. She is not walking out with the God damned World Title.”

 

Regan then turns to AJ.

 

Regan: “And kick Alexis’ ass!”

 

Regan turns and storms off as Mikaela turns to AJ briefly before heading off after Regan. Josh turns to AJ.

 

Josh: “Hell of a pep talk…just know what happens if you lose. Family or not…she’s going to ride you to make sure you get everything you deserve in this business.”

 

AJ: “That’s why I’m here.”

 

Josh pats AJ on the back and AJ turns and heads to the tunnel.

AJ Helms vs. Alexis Quinne

 

The eyes all focus on the stage as A Stranger I Remain hits over the P.A System. The lights begin to flash violet, silver and black crowd starts to buzz and cheer. As the crowd looks on and the song kicks into gear, smoke fills up the stage. The lights continue to flash black and purple. From there, the crowd sees Alexis Quinne walk out dressed in black and purple Varsity Jacket, and a half white, half black and purple V for Vendetta mask with El Rudo's mask around her neck and a black baseball bat in her hands. Quinne looks around the arena before she begins walking down to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and is your main event of the evening with a thirty minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from San Francisco, California, she is Alexis Quinne!”

Alexis walks down to the ring, looking around the ring. The camera does a full rotation as Quinne walks past it, flashing Rudo's mask. Quinne stops mid-way. She looks around before un masking herself. The crowd cheers as Alexis looks around. She then keeps walking past the camera. She gives a fan a knuckle pound before walking up the steel steps. Alexis turns to the crowd as thee cheer her. She ascends up the top turnbuckle and Alexis then yells to the crowd, who cheer. The lights inside the ring flash black and purple as Alexis flashes the crowd the peace sign before shortly turning it into a fist. Alexis looks around at the crowd before she jumps into the ring. Quinne removes her jacket and tosses her V for Vendetta mask out to the crowd. She goes to the corner; before placing Rudo's mask around the turnbuckle. She then places the baseball bat on the apron as well before climbing up to the top turnbuckle and sitting on it, waiting for her opponent.

 

Sharper: “Main event here tonight in New Orleans. This will be a very interesting contest if only for the new dynamic with AJ Helms. Alexis Quinne had a pretty intense rivalry with PPF to start the year and AJ seems to be firmly a part of that.”

 

Knots: “And with everything else going on tonight, is AJ going to focus. Can Alexis focus? Xander Valentine and her clashed again at Taking Hold of the Flame and it led to both getting tossed from the battle royal!”

 

The lights in the arena cut completely and silence fills the room for a moment before “Rise Up” by Asking Alexandria blasts over the speaker system and the crash of the first drumbeat triggers a single spotlight on the stage. In the spotlight, we see AJ Helms standing with his back to the fans, the hood of his sleeveless jacket up over his head. In one fluid motion he spins around and stoops for a minute before throwing the hood back and his arms up in the Self High Five. He holds the pose for a second before jumping and breaking the hands apart, single pyros erupting with a ‘Bang’ on either side of the stage, which trigger the house lights to raise again as AJ smirks and starts to make his way to the ring.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Asbury Park, New Jersey, now fighting out of Hollywood California; representing Past, Present, Future, he is AJ Helms.”

Reaching the bottom of the ramp, AJ gives a burst of speed and runs to the ring, jumping up and sliding in leg first before popping back up and running to the corner where he scales the turnbuckles and throws his arms into another Self High Five. He pushes back as he breaks the hands apart and turns to land facing the middle of the ring again. Walking over to the ropes, he leans into the camera at ringside and mouths the word “BANG” into it before removing his jacket and handing it off to the outside. Turning, he settles back into the corner and waits for the start of the match.

 

Sharper: “AJ Helms firmly in the camp of his adopted mother, Regan Street. You wonder how much he got regarding David Helms, his adopted father leaving. He’s apparently gone.”

 

Knots: “Is that going to be good or bad? He wasn’t thrilled about him coming in and he decided to pick family over everything else. Gotta love it.”

 

Sharper: “Regan certainly loves it. Jason Helms the only one not involved in PPF and that could be taken care of sooner or later with the US Title situation. But AJ Helms needs to focus on this match. Alexis Quinne and AJ Helms are people that whoever is going to be calling the shots may see as a future contender. Quinne’s been to the top, but hasn’t been able to put it all together since PUNK HAZARD was destroyed.”

 

Knots: “Think about what Alexis Quinne could be thinking regarding World Hazard. That’s now firmly a Dante McCaffery property!”

 

The bell sounds as AJ looks across as Quinne shakes her head at him. AJ scoffs as the two of them walk around the ring. The crowd cheers a bit. AJ then moves in and goes for a collar and elbow tie-up, but Alexis lunges and slides under the arms. She gets up and clubs him in the back and then again. AJ goes for a back elbow, but Quinne ducks and steps forward and kicks him in the ribs with a hard shot. She hits another back kick and AJ winces. Quinne runs into the ropes. She bounces off and AJ goes for a clothesline. Quinne ducks and bounces off the other side and goes for the flying headscissors and takes AJ down. AJ rolls over and moves to the corner.

 

Sharper: “Quinne flying here to start. AJ can’t figure out where she’s coming from.”

 

Knots: “Come on AJ. This is your type of match. You want it fast pace!”

 

Sharper: “Quinne seems to have his number early!”

 

Quinne heads over as AJ starts to get up and Quinne jumps up and lands on his knees. She falls back and manages to hit a monkey flip. AJ rolls over and starts to get up. Quinne gets up and runs at him and goes for another flying headscissors, but AJ shrugs her off and Quinne lands on her feet. AJ then drills her with a clothesline. The crowd ohs and AJ flips in the air. She rolls over and AJ starts to get up. Alexis grabs at the ropes and starts to get up and AJ grabs her and whips her across the ring. She bounces off and AJ launches her into the air with a flapjack. Quinne then falls to the mat and rolls over, holding her ribs in pain. AJ goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne kicks out. AJ gets up and grabs her by the hair and lift her up. The referee reprimands him and AJ knees her in the ribs. He then hooks her up and hoists her up and hits a vertical suplex. He then gets up and jumps up and hits a huge knee drop to the face. He goes for the pin, folding her up with a leg hook.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne kicks out.

 

Sharper: “AJ Helms with a huge knee drop. Only gets a two though.”

 

Knots: “Just think. For both, this match could set the tone for their path to Rise to Greatness. AJ’s first as a member of PPF! Quinne’s first getting Xander Valentine’s ire!”

 

Sharper: “First under PPF…the formed last fall!”

 

Knots: “Still true!”

 

Sharper: “They’re working with Bree Mason.”

 

Knots: “Bree sucks, but they don’t!”

 

Quinne rolls over and AJ grabs her and pulls her up and whips her into the ropes. She bounce off and AJ jumps up and hits a leg lariat. Quinne hits the ropes and rolls over. Helms gets up and turns and grabs her and pulls her up. He then hoists her up for a suplex, but Quinne spins through and lands behind AJ. AJ turns and Quinne jumps up and hits a dropkick. The crowd roars. AJ falls back to the ropes. Quinne then gets up. She runs at AJ and jumps up and hits a crossbody, knocking him up and over the top rope to the floor. The crowd ohs. AJ rolls to his back and is down on the mat. Quinne winces and grabs at the ring apron. (1) We then see Xander Valentine walk out from the back. The crowd boos as Xander looks down at the ring and slowly makes his way down the rampway.

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute. No music this time. Xander Valentine on his way to the ring!”

 

Knots: “Quinne may not even know!”

 

Sharper: “Still trying to get up. The referee noticed him though!”

 

Xander takes a few steps forward and the official drops down from the ring and moves over to him. He tells him to leave. Xander just looks at him before looking at Quinne and then grabs the official by the throat. He then turns and lifts him up and choke throws him onto the rampway. The crowd ohs from the impact and Xander turns back. Quinne then looks over and sees him and Xander steps forward and Quinne runs over and kicks him in the ribs and then again and again. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Quinne going right for Xander! Not hiding at all!”

 

She nails him again and again, now with forearms and AJ then gets up and clubs her in the back. She falls over and Helms then backs up, holding his hands up. The crowd boos. Helms then points to Quinne.

 

Helms: “All yours! All yours…just remember…me, not your problem.”

 

Xander looks at him as Helms backs up and points to Quinne.

 

Sharper: “I don’t believe it. Three months ago if you told me that Helms would back down like this, I’d have told you you’re nuts!”

 

Knots: “No need to have a fight you don’t need to take! And you never need to fight Xander!”

 

Xander Valentine glances at Helms as Helms keeps backing up to the barricade. Xander then grabs Quinne and pulls her up by her hair and hoists her up over his head. He then turns and tosses her back into the ring. Xander then grabs the ropes and steps up onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. Helms backs up to the rampway and starts to head to the back. Xander then looks at Quinne as Quinne slowly gets up and knees her in the stomach. Quinne falls to the mat and Xander grabs her and drags her up by the hair. He then shakes his head.

 

Sharper: “Just looking at her. Almost thinking of what she can do.”

 

Knots: “This is bad. Bad if you’re Alexis Quinne! She is part of the reason Xander Valentine isn’t going to Rise to Greatness!”

 

Xander then turns and lifts her up and places her on the top rope. Xander then walks over and headbutts her. Quinne leans back, but remains upright. Xander then walks over and steps up to the middle rope. He bends her over and double underhooks her. He looks around as the crowd boos. He then powers Quinne up and jumps back, driving her to the mat with the Martial Bane. The crowd ohs. Quinne is laid out. Xander then looks down at her. He calmly steps back as the crowd boos. He then turns to Jason Phillips and steps over the top rope. He drops down.

 

Knots: “Oh, I’m getting the hell out of here.”

 

Xander then grabs the microphone from Phillips. Phillips looks terrified as he holds his hands up. Xander then turns to Quinne and steps over the steel steps. He walks around the ring and turns to Quinne, looking at her downed body in the ring from the floor.

 

Xander: “Alexis….”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Xander: “That’s my final message to you. You have a choice. And I dare SCW to sanction this. I challenge you to one match in two weeks. You can either face me and I destroy you in the ring for good…or you run. You leave and you still at least have a life ahead of you. You have one week to decide.”

 

Quinne remains down as Xander keeps looking in the ring.

 

Xander: “I have no interest to keep playing with petulant children. You bore me and one way or another, as I head into an event that should have had my name on the marquee…I will make sure there is some good done by my hands!”

 

The crowd boos as “Fade to Black” starts to play. Xander places the microphone down on the apron and then slowly walks around the ring. He then starts to walk up the rampway as we see some officials checking on the match referee. They back up as Xander just sneers at them and walks right past them. A few head to the ring at this point as the camera cuts back to Quinne who is now starting to stir.

 

Sharper: “Xander Valentine challenging Alexis Quinne for a match in two weeks.”

 

Knots: “I know what I’d do. I’d run.”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know if Quinne can even comprehend that option.”

 

The crowd looks on as Xander continues to the back and we cut away.

We then see the Breakdown logo come up on the screen as “Immortals” plays in the background. We then see a shot of Kennedy Street holding up the World Championship at Taking Hold of the Flame and Giovanni Aries standing in the ring after winning Taking Hold of the Flame.

 

Sharper: “We don’t know if Selena is going to be cashing in. But we do know, next, we expect to hear from the SCW World Champion Kennedy Street and the Taking Hold of the Flame winner Giovanni Aries. They’re on the collison course and they’ll meet face to face, next!”

 

The scene starts to fade, before we abruptly cut backstage.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! We have something going on.”

 

We see Selena Frost backstage with Dean Black. Selena looks at him. Dean Black has his phone in his hand.

 

Selena: “Look, I need you to forward this. You’re the only one-“

 

Dean: “Selena. Stop. I get you want to move forward, all to get at PPF. But you need to talk to who is on the phone.”

 

Selena: “Is it the Board? They going to be angry about what I did? Don’t pull Helms in the middle then!”

 

Selena grabs the phone and put it to her ear.

 

Selena: “Hello?”

 

Selena pauses and stops.

 

Selena: “Look, you Regan…”

 

Selena pauses and nods.

 

Selena: “Kennedy does deserve that. I…I get that. I get what you’re saying.”

 

Another pause as Selena nods.

 

Selena: “Okay…for you, given this situation, I won’t play into it. I’ll hold off.”

 

Selena pauses again. She nods.

 

Selena: “I appreciate it. Thanks…”

 

Selena brings the phone down and hands it to Dean Black. Dean takes it and brings it to his ear.

 

Dean: “So all good?....No problem.”

 

Dean hangs up and turns to Selena.

 

Selena: “I’m going to rethink this.”

 

Selena looks at the Trios contract that she has in her hand and turns and walks off.

 

Knots: “So it’s not happening?”

 

Sharper: “Who called her?!”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown as we open up with a wide shot in the arena.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to New Orleans. It’s been a unique night with some interesting turn of events.”

 

Knots: “David Helms is gone. He just left. Said he’s no longer commissioner!”

 

Sharper: “And that led to Selena Frost aborting her plans. She received a phone call and she’s now had second thoughts.”

 

Knots: “Maybe it’s to mess with PPF?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know, but folks, we’re about to see what looks to be the main event of Rise to Greatness. And Jessica Winters is in the middle of the ring to mediate this situation. Jessica, take it away!”

 

We then cut to the middle of the ring as Jessica steps forward.

 

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, after Taking Hold of the Flame, we have a good indication of what the main event will be of the fifteenth edition of Rise to Greatness. So please, allow me to introduce at this time, the SCW World Champion….the Sexy, Flawless Diva….Kennedy Street!”

 

The crowd cheers as “Criticize” by Adelita’s Way starts to play. The cameras cut to the entrance way as we see Kennedy Street walk out from the back, holding the SCW World Championship. Kennedy Street makes her way to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Kennedy Street walked away the World Champion, defeating her mentor Donovan Kayl. She now has the inside track to Rise to Greatness as the defending World Champion.”

 

Knots: “She’s come a long way from years ago. She’s someone I’m really proud of. But I will say this about what awaits her in Giovanni Aries. He is scary good in that ring, and sometimes just scary. He’s just different. And I look back to what he did against Ace Marshall and I just hope he never finds a reason to bring that side against Kennedy.”

 

Kennedy Street walks to the ring and looks around at the crowd before walking over to the steel steps and walking up them.

 

Sharper: “You wonder what Kennedy is thinking. Been an interesting night for her. Having to witness Amy Chastaine call it a career, but then Trinity Street, her sister, arriving.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, I’ll be curious to see what she heard from Trinity. We planned to go for a bite to eat with Amy! I wonder if Trinity is joining us?”

 

Kennedy Street walks along the apron and enters the ring. She then straightens the World Title on her shoulder and walks over to Jessica Winters. The crowd cheers a bit as the music fades out.

 

Jessica: “Kennedy, congratulations on your win at Taking Hold of the Flame. You defeated someone close to you in Donovan Kayl and barring something unforeseen will be defending your World Championship at Rise to Greatness XV!”

 

The crowd cheers. Kennedy nods.

 

Jessica: “This is a position you were in three years ago and you hoped to do it again two years ago. But it feels a bit different this time.”

 

Kennedy: “Because it is. I’m not making people run a Flawless Gauntlet. I’m not looking to duck my responsibilities as World Champion. I’m not looking to hold onto it by using janitor’s closets…I’ve worked my ass for the last year and a half, trying to show that I should be standing here. From the TV Title, to all of the ridiculousness with Syren, Ravyn and CHBK…to giving Bree something she deserved and looks like   I should’ve hit harder.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Kennedy: “To even proving to my old mentor, by being able to take everything he could give and turning it right back around to stand here going into Rise to Greatness.”

 

Jessica: “This brings me to your opponent, the eccentric Giovanni Aries.”

 

The crowd cheers some more. Kennedy smirks a bit. A “Lizard King” chant begins. Kennedy looks around.

 

Kennedy: “I think that says plenty. This is a man who believes the Lizard King is out to get him. And trust me, I’m all for someone who will use whatever motivation to kick Ace Marshall’s ass. That was great.”

 

The crowd cheers as Kennedy shrugs.

 

Kennedy: “But it’s someone who I’ll be honest, I don’t know what to expect. But he went through thirty-nine others to stand here and that may be all I need to know. Because that tells me he’s at least lucky, he’s got to be damn good to outmove Syren…which for the record, it was great to watch HER land on her ass too!”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Kennedy: “But I don’t know what the hell a Lizard King is. Apparently, he represents the Wonderland and maybe I can get behind that, but if he wants to take this title…I’m not giving it up without a fight.”

 

Jessica: “Well, that certainly is fair given how hard you have worked for it. At this time, I would like to introduce the number one contender to the SCW World Championship, the winner of the 2018 Taking Hold of the Flame, Giovanni Aries!”

 

The crowd cheers before “Mad Hatter” by Melanie Martinez starts to play. A few moments pass before Giovanni Aries saunters out from the back. He looks around as Sam walks out with him. He turns as Sam produces a cigarette and a lighter before lighting it and handing it to Giovanni. Giovanni takes a drag of it and looks down at the ring. The crowd returns to chanting “Lizard King!” Giovanni then starts to walk down to the ring, with Sam a few feet behind him.

 

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries has had a 2018 to remember. May have ended 2017 losing the Adrenaline Championship, but his feud with Ace Marshall showed that he could reach another level. A scary level where almost nothing could stop him.”

 

Knots: “And then went on in Taking Hold of the Flame to prove it.”

 

Sharper: “He’s one match away from becoming the World Champion.”

 

Giovanni Aries walks over to the ring and hops onto the apron. He takes another drag before dropping it and putting it out on the ring apron. He blows the smoke out before stepping into the ring. Sam walks up the steel steps and enters into the ring. Giovanni Aries walks forward, watching Kennedy, tilting his head as he scans her. He then turns and glances behind her. Kennedy looks around and turns, wondering what Giovanni is doing. Giovanni backs up as Jessica turns to him. The music fades out.

 

Jessica: “Giovanni…what are you doing?”

 

Giovanni slowly leans in.

 

Giovanni: “Checking for a tail.”

 

The crowd roars. Kennedy rolls her eyes a bit. Kennedy steps in.

 

Kennedy: “Trust me, honey. There is no way this Sexy, Flawless body would ever have a tail.”

 

Jessica moves the microphone back to Giovanni.

 

Giovanni: “Not on visible to the naked eye…but never fear, you do not have one.”

 

Giovanni pauses as he sniffs a bit.

 

Giovanni: “But unfortunately, you have been tainted by the Lizard King. His fingerprints are all over you. An innocent…caught in the crossfire.”

 

Giovanni shakes his head.

 

Giovanni: “Beware Jules, he is not going to be as forthright as I am. He will not hesitate to make you an example.”

 

Kennedy: “What are you talking about?”

 

Giovanni: “I’m sorry, Kennedy…I can offer you the Wonderland, but Jules, I’ve talked to him….he’s not going to care.”

 

Giovanni Aries then looks at the World Championship.

 

Giovanni: “And I have already taken hold of the flame, ready to use it to extinguish the Lizard King’s stranglehold on all of this, but I need to do one more step. A step to draw him into the open….and it is that.”

 

Giovanni points to the SCW World Championship.

 

Giovanni: “It is the missing piece…and Kennedy…I can’t let it slip through my fingers. You don’t deserve any of what will come…but I can’t help it. I’m sorry. But I have to defend the Wonderland!”

 

Giovanni Aries looks right at Kennedy as Kennedy looks at Giovanni a bit stunned. Jessica looks at both as the crowd cheers. Jessica then moves the microphone to Kennedy Street.

 

Kennedy: “Well Giovanni, I’m not giving this title up and I’m not afraid of you or Jules. I plan to walk into Rise to Greatness as World Champion and walk out as it too.”

 

The crowd cheers. Some boo. Giovanni shakes his head. Jessica then turns the microphone to him.

 

Giovanni: “It will be biggest mistake of your life.”

 

Giovanni looks right at her as the crowd roars. A mixed reaction comes from the crowd again as Kennedy and Giovanni Aries just keep watching one another.

 

Knots: “What does he mean? Tainted by the Lizard King? Just because she had a relationship with Ace years ago?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know, but those two are not breaking their staredown of one another. Almost like both are waiting for the first move.”

 

Knots: “Kennedy isn’t going to take a cheap shot…Giovanni….I don’t know?!”

 

Giovanni and Kennedy continue to stare each other down as the crowd starts to cheer, some chanting for Kennedy, while others chant “Lizard King.” The scene remains fixed on them for a few moments longer before Breakdown fades to black…