Breakdown - June 13, 2019

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

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

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Off with her Head on Giovanni Aries at Retribution 2018 follows.

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

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

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

Kennedy Street hitting Dante McCaffery with the Touch of Class follows before we see James Evans and Angelica Jones holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Marie Jones standing on the ropes follows before we see Kandis swiveling her hips as part of her entrance. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

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

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “On a special Thursday night edition, Breakdown comes to you live from Charlotte as we are eleven days removed from Taking Hold of the Flame and now on the road to Rise to Greatness!”

The cameras pans across the crowd for a moment longer before we cut to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce position.

Sharper: “Hello everyone. Adam Sharper here at ringside with Jonathan Knots and Taking Hold of the Flame was a night none of us will forget. Syren retained the SCW World Championship but under very controversial circumstances and Alistaire Allocco won the battle royal.”

Knots: “Sienna Swann is on the warpath as a result. Alistaire Allocco, he better be ready. He has to face potentially face a champion unlike any other. Not just that, the Beauty Factory looks a lot different. The Truelove Twins are out of the group!”

Sharper: “Tonight, meanwhile, we’re going to see some big matches as Infamous is going to face Twin Magic and those two sides, they’ve not been on the same page since February.”

Knots: “What about Xander Valentine in action? He’s going to face Donovan Kayl. Kayl is on his way to retirement, ending his career at Rise to Greatness. Xander may look to end it earlier!”

The cameras cut to the entrance way as Sasha walks out from the back. She reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps and into the ring.

Knots: “Maybe we’re going to be dealing with some of the controversy from Taking Hold of the Flame early!”

Sharper: “To those that missed Taking Hold of the Flame, of course, you can watch the replay all month long, but during the unification match for the SCW World Championship, Aaron Demitra was knocked down.”

Knots: “Multiple times!”

Sharper: “He was and no other official came out to take over until it looked like Sienna Swann was going to cheat her way to win, but more importantly, for Syren to taking advantage, get the three, and here we are. And the Beauty Factory is not pleased.”

Knots: “Add this to the situation with Bree Lancaster, they have more problems with Sasha and I for one welcome it. Arrogant jackasses the lot of em!”

Sasha walks across the ring as she asks for a microphone. Phillips hands her one wand she turns to the middle of the ring as the crowd cheers.

Sasha: “Thank you for the warm welcome. Ladies and gentlemen, we are on the road to Rise to Greatness XVI!”

The crowd cheers as Sasha looks around.

Sasha: “At Taking Hold of the Flame, Alistaire Allocco outlasted thirty-nine others to earn the World Championship opportunity at Rise to Greatness!”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Sasha looks around.

Sasha: “And we unified the interim and real World Championships when Syren and Sienna Swann clashed, but not without some controversy.”

The crowd boos.

Sasha: “Syren is yet again our undisputed World Champion.”

The crowd boos loudly. Sasha just looks around and nods.

Knots: “She’s well-liked here in Charlotte!”

Sharper: “That would be sarcasm.”

Sasha: “Now there was some controversy surrounding that match but on multiple levels. See-“

“Style” then starts to play as the crowd roars before booing too. Laura Steinbeck, holding a briefcase, walks out from the back with Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon. They start to walk down to the ring as Sasha turns and looks at them.

Knots: “Oh good, I was wondering when Sienna and Chris would come out!”

Sharper: “And Laura too. Obviously, they want to be out here to make sure this gets dealt with and I’m sure on their terms.”

Knots: “Sasha hinted the multiples levels. Ikiro Yoshida interfered too! What about that?”

Sharper: “Both Sienna and Syren bent the rules. Both of them could compete at the highest level, but because Syren has tied her worth to that title and Sienna Swann sees magazine covers, it’s turned into this situation!”

Laura, Sienna and Chris walk down to the ring. Chris steps up the steel steps and enters the ring. He then holds the ropes open for Sienna and then Laura. Chris turns and looks at Sasha before stepping forward and saying something to her. Sasha just sighs as Sienna steps forward and asks for a microphone. Laura is handed one and Sienna asks for it. Laura hands it off to her.

Sasha: “Sienna, Laura, Chris. I’m not surprised. Something involves you, you’re all the type to want the spotlight.”

Sienna: “Given that that spotlight should have me as its World Champion, you’re damn right I am out here to rectify this injustice!”

Sasha: “And just to clarify, which one is that?”

Sienna: “Are you daft? Where clearly someone ensured that an official could not come to help Aaron Demitra, who frankly, it’s a blessing that he wasn’t hurt more, all because of Syren. But Hollinsworth didn’t even come out until right when Syren could take advantage! For minutes, no one came out until then.”

Sasha: “That’s one of the many things I’m looking at in that match. And it is something I’ve already gotten to the bottom of as it appears that Ravyn Taylor and Alexander Crowe made sure they controlled the pace of any help. But that was while CHBK was yelling at me about another issue in the match-“

Sienna: “Whoa, whoa, whoa. Laura…We figured this would be the case.”

Sienna turns to Laura and Laura opens the briefcase as Chris smiles and grabs a piece of paper and hands it to Sasha. Sasha takes it and looks at it.

Sienna: “That is a signed affidavit through our lawyer, Martin Howe III, of the law firm, Dewey, Cheatem and Howe, that swears we had nothing to do with London and Paris, who have no relationship with the Beauty Factory in a wrestling capacity anymore or Ikiro Yoshida. They operated on their own.”

Sasha: “Interesting. Well, I’d like to hear the other side. Ikiro Yoshida, I asked you to wait before I came out here, could you join us.”

Sienna looks around as Chris just chuckles, rolling his eyes. Chris takes the microphone from Sienna.

Chris: “Please. How can anything he says matter?”

Sasha: “I’d like to find out.”

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by David Garrett starts to play and the crowd cheers some as Ikiro Yoshida walks out from the back. He looks around as Sienna turns away and talks to Chris. Laura walks over too and they talk as Ikiro Yoshida makes his way to the ring.

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida hadn’t been seen in weeks since Chris Cannon assaulted him. But he returned at Taking Hold of the Flame and tried to help Sienna win!”

Knots: “And apparently Sasha wants to talk to him. Chris, knowing him, may just go for his throat now!”

Ikiro Yoshida reaches the ring and Chris steps forward. Sasha turns to him.

Sasha: “Don’t try anything Chris or you’re not going to like what happens. So…”

Chris grits his teeth and seethes a bit as Sienna walks him back and says something to him. Ikiro just enters the ring and looks at Chris. His music fades out as Sasha turns to him.

Sasha: “Now Ikiro, I need to ask you a couple of questions about your involvement at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Ikiro leans in.

Ikiro: “Is it about how much EyeYoshi liked kicking Cannon’s ass?!”

The crowd roars as Chris looks around, annoyed.

Sasha: “No…but it is about Sienna.”

Ikiro: “EyeYoshi love Sienna.”

The crowd boos some as Sienna looks at him. Chris glances at Sienna.

Sasha: “You helped her at Taking Hold of the Flame. Why?”

Ikiro: “Because EyeYoshi loves Sienna…”

Knots: “Poor guy. Even with Chris right there….”

Sasha: “Do you consider yourself a part of the Beauty Factory?”

Ikiro: “Oh yes. Miss Laura was always nice to me.”

Sienna looks around as Laura steps forward.

Chris: “This idiot has nothing to do with the Beauty Factory.”

Laura takes the microphone.

Laura: “He has nothing to do with it.”

Sasha: “What about London and Paris?”

Ikiro: “Oh they’re really nice. EyeYoshi love them too!”

Sasha: “Did they say anything?”

Ikiro: “They say to help Sienna no matter what before show. Syren does not deserve title.”

Sienna turns around and clearly stopping herself from saying anything.

Laura: “Sasha. He’s a lovelorn ex. Sienna moved on and he can’t handle it. This can’t be considered anything.”

Sasha: “Nonetheless, he got involved. I more wanted to know for myself what really was at work as I piece together the machinations of both sides. But I have much more to think about now and the fact is…between you or Syren, it’s clear that while you both have the talent, you both may not have integrity.”

Sienna takes the microphone back.

Sienna: “How dare you say that to me? I am the People’s Champion. I have been someone who has faced some of the best and I have dominated! And you’re taking his word. He’d do anything for me! And the Twins…they clearly knew they weren’t up to it and wanted a back-up plan to smear what the Beauty Factory is trying to do!”

Sasha: “And as I said, your talent is not the issue. But the fact is SCW deserves a champion beyond reproach inside and outside of the ring. A role model.”

Sienna: “You don’t need to look further.”

Sasha: “Taking Hold of the Flame says otherwise. I can’t let Taking Hold of the Flame go without a rematch. Not after that. But I’m going to think long and hard about WHEN that rematch is going to happen. Thank you for the reading material and thank you Ikiro. Have a nice day.”

Sasha turns and steps out of the ring. She walks over to the steel steps and walks down. Ikiro looks at Chris as Chris lunges and goes to grab at him, but Ikiro ducks. He then lunges to go for the KARAOKE Kick, but Sienna stops and dives in front of him. Ikiro stops and looks at Sienna. Sasha glances back before turning and heading to the back. Ikiro just looks at Sienna.

Sienna: “Go! Just go!”

Sharper: “Ikiro conflicted. Clearly still has feelings for Sienna.”

Knots: “Willing to listen to her. But he wants Chris!”

Ikiro looks down and around before then backing up and stepping through the ropes. The crowd boos as some aww Ikiro. Ikiro rolls to the floor and glances back. Sienna then turns to him as Chris gets up and snaps at him to leave. Ikiro glares back before turning and heading to the back. Chris then turns and grabs at the microphone.

Chris: “Integrity? This woman right here is the living symbol of integrity. As my wife Kelcey is laid up in the hospital, fighting for her life, she has gracefully agreed to pay her medical expenses, sparing no expense. She has agreed to help me in raising my new baby boy Nathaniel, ensuring that he will have a stable home. And that is in addition to her many, many philanthropic efforts. You want integrity. You want a champion…this is her…and you’re showing again you can’t handle that someone this good, in every way, exists Sasha.”

Ikiro glances back.

Chris: “Keep walking Ikiro or I’ll make sure next kick you throw will be your last!”

Ikiro steps forward and the crowd roars. Sienna just looks at Ikiro, the camera getting a good shot and Ikiro looks at her before backing away through the curtain. But as she does, we see Kennedy Street, holding a microphone, and Trinity Street walk out from the back. The crowd roars. Chris just scoffs.

Chris: “Oh good…two people who can’t handle when they have run out of options!”

Knots: “Come on Kennedy! Just walk down there and shut her up! She doesn’t love Sienna!”

Sharper: “And joined by Trinity Street…”

Chris: “Maybe if we’re questioning integrity, we can look up there. We have one person who couldn’t keep the promise she made when she was forced to leave, crawling back because she couldn’t handle being defeated and someone else who doesn’t understand what mercy is. You going to bitch some more?”

The crowd boos.

Kennedy: “No Chris. Instead, I’m going to let you keep reminding the world that you’re just a jackass. Preening about how Sienna is this wonderful person, your lips firmly placed on her ass, while you metaphorically spit on your wife every day.”

Chris: “We are giving her the best healthcare money can buy and it was Kelcey who elected to move on, so I followed suit!”

Kennedy: “You know who else didn’t give up…Sienna. She didn’t give up trying to seduce you and here we are. Now I don’t see you that way, thank God, but I am out here because yeah, I didn’t eliminate you. I didn’t toss you over the top rope. But I’m not the one who is running from the fact that yeah, you’ve beaten me twice, but last time, you ran like a bitch!”

Knots: “Swing and a deep drive!”

The crowd roars. Sienna gets annoyed as Chris snaps back.

Chris: “We’ve been over this. I had already left you broken and I figured I’d show you some mercy. But it’s always about you, Kennedy. You, just like Trinity, need the last laugh.”

Kennedy: “And I will get it. I don’t care what I need to offer, but this year started with you accidentally breaking my ribs. It continued with you running. You then went after my husband! And now with everything you’ve put Kelcey through, I will make sure some karma comes to you one way or another. You don’t mess with the Street Family and Chris…I promise you will pay!”

Chris: “Well Kennedy, just look at Kelcey and look at Trinity…I don’t think I can really trust a damn thing you say!”

Chris smirks.

Chris: “So since it bothers you so much, let me kiss my girlfriend, as we deal with something that doesn’t include you!”

Chris turns and kisses a smiling Sienna as Trinity and Kennedy glare at them. Kennedy turns to Trinity. Trinity says something as Chris then turns and smirks as “Exodus” then starts to play. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon continues to be arrogant. Continues to have no remorse it seems.”

Knots: “Yeah well, he better listen to Kennedy. I know damn sure how driven she is!”

Sharper: “She better figure something out. Sasha may make the match, but the question is why now then and as we just saw, Sienna, Chris, the Beauty Factory, they’re willing to get lawyers involved and right now, with all the other controversy, that’s the last thing SCW needs.”

Knots: “Chris Cannon needs an ass-kicking! That’s what he needs!”

Kennedy and Trinity return to the back as Chris embraces Sienna and looks around. Laura smiles as she applauds the two.

The scene cuts to show the locker room door of Infamous. The crowd boos seeing it.

Sharper: “Well we’ve heard from the former interim World Champion and from Chris Cannon. But we will hear from Syren, the Unified World Champion later, and remember, Infamous will be in action against Twin Magic, in our main event. All that and more here on a special Thursday Breakdown, live, from Charlotte!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

EARLIER TODAY:

We see a still of Drake Hemingway and Loretta Inglewood walking backstage.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and at Taking Hold of the Flame, we saw Drake Hemingway make his SCW debut. Some of you may remember him from EMERGE. He competed as part of that brand at Rise to Greatness last year. He arrived tonight.”

Knots: “And looks like the people in charge of locker rooms don’t follow social media.”

Drake and Loretta walk over to one of the locker rooms and look up at it.

Drake: “This is the one.”

Loretta: “Time to see the uncleansed inside. Perhaps potential converts.”

Drake: “Careful. We already will get unnecessary comparisons to the Wonderland fool.”

Drake opens the door and steps inside. Loretta follows. Drake stops and turns away.

Drake: “Turn away!”

The camera turns to show Derek Adonis wearing only a towel.

Adonis: “Cookie! We need to really get the KABLAMAloe Vera on KABLAMazon-“

Adonis stops and looks at Drake and Loretta.

Drake: “Smut dealers!”

Loretta: “Oh lord…more hideous in person!”

Adonis: “Hey! I’m just curvy!”

Drake steps forward, but Cookie steps out, wearing only a towel too.

Cookie: “You think we could use to sponsor Rise to-“

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

Loretta: “Oh no…no…this can’t be.”

Drake: “We’re leaving.”

Loretta: “Disgusting! Some sort of joke!”

Loretta and Drake turn and storm out of the room. Adonis waves.

Adonis: “Thanks for leaving us alone again…KABLAM!”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Lucy Sixx vs. Scarlet Grey

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

Phillips: “The opening contest on Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, from Parts Unknown, representing Red Empire, she is Scarlet Grey!”

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

Sharper: “We’re going to see a partial rematch from Taking Hold of the Flame. Scarlet Grey was part of one of qualifiers and she’s not happy about the fact that she lost to a rookie.”

Knots: “Yeah. Lucy Sixx made her debut in that match and earn a spot in the battle royal. Talk about a hell of a way to say hi to SCW!”

The lights in the arena go out as “Looks that Kill” by Motley Crue begins blaring throughout the arena. Lucy Sixx steps out from behind the curtain. She stops at the top of the ramp to head bang a bit before walking briskly to the ring.

Phillips: “And her opponent, hailing from Los Angeles, California, she is Full Metal, Lucy Sixx!”

The crowd gives a polite cheer as Lucy Sixx slides into the ring. She then looks at Scarlet Grey and smirks, awaiting the bell.

Sharper: “Lucy Sixx coming off that qualifier win. She had a taste of the battle royal, but now, she has to start her SCW career in earnest.”

Knots: “She had a chance to win the wrestling lottery eleven days ago. Now she’s got to earn her millions the hard way!”

The bell sounds as Scarlet steps forward and looks at Lucy. She offers a bit of a smile and then nails Lucy with a forearm. Lucy staggers back. Lucy smirks and fires a hard forearm back at Scarlet. Scarlet throws another hard right, but Lucy blocks it and knees her in the ribs. She then grabs her by the head in a side headlock. Lucy pulls back as Scarlet reaches around and Lucy nails her with a palm strike to the head and then another. She turns and hits a standing headlock takedown. Scarlet rolls over. She moves over to the official and looks at him as the official backs away and Lucy clubs Scarlet in the back. Scarlet falls to the corner. Lucy then kicks her in the ribs. She whips her across. Scarlet hits the opposite corner and Lucy runs after and Scarlet moves out of the way. Lucy hits chest first and steps back and Scarlet bounces off the ropes and hits a diving clothesline.

Sharper: “Lucy a bit too overzealous. Scarlet greets her with a clothesline.”

Knots: “A hard shot and Scarlet going to take care of things herself. I mean she did try get the referee’s attention already!”

Lucy starts to stir and Scarlet grabs her and wrenches her arm. She then jerks on it. Lucy winces. Scarlet wrenches it again and Lucy hits a forearm shot. Scarlet turns back. Lucy runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Scarlet steps out and hits her with a big boot. Lucy hits the mat and Scarlet goes for the pin.

Lucy kicks out. She turns and starts to get up and Scarlet grabs her and elbows her in the back of the head. She turns and pulls her up, intentionally putting her chest in Lucy’s face before then running her into the corner. Scarlet forearms her in the jaw and then again. She grabs Lucy and whips her across. Scarlet runs after and jumps up and hits a splash. The crowd ohs and Lucy falls off. Scarlet smirks and drops down into a lateral press.

Sharper: “Scarlet throwing herself at Lucy, leaving her feet and connecting!”

Knots: “Looks like Scarlet’s going to look to derail her Breakdown debut.”

Lucy kicks out. Scarlet starts to get up and Lucy rolls over. Scarlet grabs her and pulls her up. She then hooks her up and hits a fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

Lucy kicks out. She turns and crawls to the ropes. Scarlet walks over to her and pulls her up by the hair. Lucy pulls away and turns and kicks Scarlet in the ribs from her back. Scarlet falls back. Lucy starts to get up and nails Scarlet with a hard right. The referee reprimands Lucy and Lucy then steps forward and grabs Scarlet’s arm and pulls it through her legs before hitting a wrist-clutch suplex. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Lucy Sixx fighting back, scrapping and then suplexing Scarlet back.”

Knots: “Well she’s found out that Scarlet isn’t messing around.”

Sharper: “We said that Scarlet didn’t care for losing to Lucy at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Knots: “She took it personal apparently! Lucy’s back in control though. Kid has something!”

Scarlet rolls over and starts to get up and Lucy hooks her up and hits a back suplex. She turns and hooks the leg.

Scarlet kicks out. Scarlet rolls away as Lucy starts to get up. Scarlet gets to her feet and Lucy grabs her and whips her across the ring. Scarlet bounces off and Lucy hits a low drop kick. Scarlet starts to get up and Lucy goes for the Six 6 Sixx and connects. Scarlet falls to the mat. Lucy hooks the leg.

Scarlet gets her shoulder up.

Sharper: “Nearfall! That jumping enziguri, the Six 6 Sixx, Lucy got it, but not enough to put her away!”

Scarlet rolls over and Lucy walks over and grabs her. She then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex, positioning her in front of the corner. Lucy then turns and goes to the corner and jumps to the middle turnbuckle before the top rope to go for Metal Inquisition. Scarlet rolls out of the way. Lucy hits hard and rolls over. She starts to get up and Scarlet runs out and jumps up and wraps around her, locking in Fifty Shades of Grey. The crowd roars and some boos as Lucy starts to drop to a knee and then down to the mat. Scarlet keeps pulling back. The referee checks on Lucy. She moves her arm and then lifts it. It drops and the referee turns and calls for the break.

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey has done it. Got that choke on Lucy Sixx and nowhere to go.”

Knots: “Scarlet saw the moment and didn’t stop. Pulled back and Lucy is out!”

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via technical submission, Scarlet Grey!”

Sharper: “Grey showing that in singles action, she may be the more dangerous.”

Knots: “That because of Lucy’s arrogance or did Grey see an opening? Regardless, not the start Lucy wanted on Breakdown. Exactly what Grey wanted!”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, let’s go backstage to see Jessica Winters who is standing by with some interested parties!”

Grey lets go and rolls over. She gets up and smiles before looking around. She leans back on the ropes and looks up, clearly showing herself off. The referee raises her arm and Scarlet stands there victorious for a moment before walking off. Grey then exits to the floor. She starts to head to the back as Lucy Sixx starts to come down. She pushes the official away as she turns.

The scene opens up backstage to see Kelsai Adamson-Mason standing with Amy Chastaine, the crowd cheering seeing them. Jessica Winters stands with them.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. I am here with Kelsai Adamson-Mason and her manager, Amy Chastaine. And Amy, you made clear you wanted me to focus on Kelsai tonight, so I’m going to turn my attention to your experience at Taking Hold of the Flame as you made your debut here in SCW. What was it-“

???: “Oh yeah. Gotta make sure you don’t take too much of the damn spotlight. What the hell are you doing here anyway?”

Andrew Raynes comes into the scene. An official who presumably was nearby put his hand out to try and keep him back. Kelsai turns and looks at Amy as Amy turns and looks at him.

Amy: “I’m managing her. You don’t need to be here.”

Raynes: “Don’t get this twisted. You’re here because you needed the spotlight. You needed the attention. Lord knows you’re probably even using her to figure out how to make a return. I thought your effin’ knee was going to fall off, but here you are. You couldn’t just screw off!”

Kelsai: “Hey, Amy-“

Raynes: “You shut the hell up and speak when you’re spoken to!”

The crowd boos. Amy just turns away, clearly biting her tongue.

Raynes: “I don’t give a damn what anyone who’s too busy smiling and happy to be here instead of deserving to be here has to say.”

Amy: “You’re not going to talk to her that way! This has nothing to do with you!”

Raynes: “I does now because anything involving you involves me. Lord knows you couldn’t have just screwed off and enjoyed your irrelevancy. God damn it!”

Amy: “Got a problem! Take it up with Sasha!”

Raynes: “Nah. I already know she’s full of [bleep]! Just like you!”

The crowd boos as Raynes storms off.

Jessica: “Just go to commercial!”

Raynes: “Yeah…get her ass off television. Better yet! Get her and her talentless student out of my sight!”

The crowd boos as the scene abruptly cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Amy Chastaine pacing with Kelsai Adamson-Mason who looks around a bit shaken up. Jessica Winters turns to the camera.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown and we’ve had Andrew taken away.”

Amy: “You know what Jessica. Don’t even bother giving him the time. He’s someone who could’ve had the world but won’t move on from the past and seemingly won’t move on from whatever hatred he has for me.”

Jessica: “Far enough…Kelsai…I’ll just let you say what you want.”

Kelsai: “Well…I….”

Amy: “It’s okay.”

Kelsai: “Just was going to say how great it was to be out there and I noticed Lucy Sixx caught my attention and well…yeah…just….yeah.”

Kelsai offers a weak smile as Jessica turns to the camera.

We then see a shot of Scarlet Grey smiling as she walks backstage and over to Ruby Amarant who is waiting for her.

Ruby: “Pleased?”

Scarlet: “Of course. Could not let a rookie get one over me without wondering where I truly stood.”

Ruby: “Shouldn’t have gotten one over you at first.”

Scarlet looks at Ruby a bit annoyed.

Scarlet: “Well maybe its time we take the position we believe we demand. Too many other tag teams showing up and we all know that we can manipulate them all.”

Ruby: “What are we waiting for then?”

Scarlet smiles and walks forward as Ruby turns and follows and we cut away.

Mad Max Kane vs. Kandis

The opening bass of "Baby Got Back" begins and Kandis steps out from the curtain, a sway in her step. The music cuts to a remixed version of the chorus, with added bass, and Kandis turns around to wiggle her bountiful rear end. Some of the males in the crowd cheer as Kandis turns back and starts down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from West Hollywood, California, she is Kandis!”

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

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

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

Sharper: “Kandis has had a solid run thus far in SCW. Last year at Rise to Greatness, she was competing for the EMERGE Championship. This year though, she’s making waves.”

Knots: “Yeah. Eliminated Kennedy Street. Maybe she needs to fall on her ass!”

The arena is silent when all of a sudden Max's Kane voice is heard through the PA system.

KANE!

MAX!

KANE!

"Suck My Kiss" then hits the PA system; the lights flashing in sync with the bass. After a few seconds, Max Kane is propelled from underneath the ramp into the air. The crowd oohs as he then lands on his feet and drops to his knees on the ramp, the camera right in his face. Max yells at the camera before he stands on his feet. Max looks around the crowd as he immediately extends his arms out to the crowd. The young man is sporting a black and red "Rock N' Roll Unicorn" t-shirt with a Ferris Bueller leopard print best and a pair of shades on his face. Around his waist, he has a Scream Machine shirt. Max flashes the shirt to the camera before walking to the other side of the stage. Max then walks to the middle of the ramp and storms down the ring.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from San Francisco, California, he is the Rock’n’Roll Unicorn, Mad Max Kane!”

Max walks down to the ring, looking around the crowd, yelling to them. Max once again eyes the camera and he eyes it for a few seconds, flashing the Scream Machine shirt as well. The youngster picks up his pace and walks past the camera towards the apron. He runs into the ring and immediately runs up the top rope. Max yells to the crowd and then cheer as he looks to hs left and then his right. He motions for the crowd to make some noise before he jumps off the ropes. He points to every section of the arena before extending his arms. He then claps his hands, yelling "KANE. MAX. KANE." The crowd responds as he smirks and retreats to the corner and starts moving around. He sees he camera and smirks while taking off his vest, shirt and Scream Machine shirt.

Sharper: “Max Kane would love to get another win here. It’s been hit or miss and I’m not talking about his dives in the win/loss column.”

Knots: “Everyone wants to get those wins. And this has more. North California and South California in this one.”

The bell sounds as Kane and Kandis look at one another. Kane smirks and winks at Kandis. Kandis winks back and then lunges and cracks Kane with a forearm. Kane stumbles back and the crowd roars. Kandis moves in and kicks him in the ribs. She then leans forward and nudges him back with her butt. Kane falls to the corner and Kandis moves in, smirking and forearms her in the jaw and then again. She grabs him by the head, but Kane fights her off and shoves her back. Kandis rolls through. She gets up and Kane runs forward and nails her with a running double forearm shot. Kandis hits the mat. She gets up and Kane clubs her in the back. Kandis falls to the ropes. Kane kicks her in the ribs and then again.

Sharper: “A bit of scrapping early in this one.”

Knots: “Neither are exactly known for their grappling. Then again, Kane probably has enough strength to counter Kandis who may want to try.”

Kane whips Kandis across the ring. Kandis bounces off and Kane hits a back elbow. He then runs into the ropes and bounces off. He jumps over Kandis as Kandis rolls over and Kane jumps to the top rope. He dives back with a twisting crossbody, but Kandis ducks and grabs him, forcing him down to the mat. Kane hits hard and Kandis rolls him over and jumps up and hits a senton backsplash. She turns and hooks the leg.

Kane kicks out. Kane turns and gets up as Kandis grabs him and nails him with a hard right. Kane turns and Kandis hits a shoot kick to the chest. Kane stumbles back to the corner. Kandis follows up and hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then again before hitting a spinning back fist. Kane falls to a knee. The crowd boos a bit and Kandis grabs him by the head and runs out and hits a facebuster. Kane rolls over and Kandis goes for the pin.

Kane kicks out. Kandis rolls over. She gets up as Kane rolls over. Kandis then grabs him from behind and hooks him up with a German suplex. Kane blocks it and elbows her to the side and then the head. Kandis stumbles back. Kane stops and turns and jumps up and hits a dropkick. Kandis hits the mat.

Sharper: “Kane fighting off. Kandis may have gotten a bit overzealous trying for the suplex.”

Knots: “Then again, Kane made have enjoyed the ride. He throws himself off things literally. Why not get thrown around for fun too!”

Kandis gets up and turns and Kane grabs her and knees her in the ribs. He then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. Kandis rolls over and gets up and Kane runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a jumping calf kick to the jaw. Kandis falls back and through the ropes. She starts to get up and Kane looks around before running over and flipping over the top rope, grabbing Kandis and driving her down with a sunset flip powerbomb to the floor. The crowd ohs and Kane falls over.(1)

Sharper: “Oh my God! Max Kane going over the top rope and powerbombing Kandis down with the sunset flip!”

Knots: “Jesus. Try to injure her why don’t you! I get trying to win, but geez!”

The crowd buzzes as Kane starts to pull himself up.(2) He then turns and climbs up to the top rope. The crowd cheers again. (3) Kane gets to the top as Kandis pulls herself up and turns and Kane dives off and with a moonsault onto Kandis. (4) The crowd erupts in cheers. Kane rolls over. He grabs at the apron. (5)

Knots: “This guy is nuts!”

Sharper: “Moonsault from the top onto Kandis!”

Kane pulls himself up and grabs Kandis who stirs. (6) He turns and rolls her into the ring. Kandis rolls over and stirs. Kane slides in and goes for the pin.

Kandis gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as Kane gets up. Kandis starts to get up as Kane grabs Kandis and pulls her up. He then turns and whips her into the corner. Kane runs after and Kandis gets a boot up. Kane staggers back. Kandis pulls herself up to the middle rope. Kane turns back and Kandis dives off with a hip strike. The crowd ohs and Kandis stays on top of him.

Kane kicks out.

Sharper: “Only two!”

Knots: “The ASS TO THE FACE only got two!”

Sharper: “You love saying it.”

Knots: “Not everyone likes experiencing it!”

Kane rolls over and shakes his head. He staggers to his feet and Kandis runs into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up and hits the Starmaker. The crowd ohs and Kandis then steps forward before stepping back and sitting on his chest, pulling back on his leg.

The crowd roars and boos. Kandis rolls over and holds her lower back. She then winces and starts to get up.

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

Sharper: “Kandis gets the win.”

Knots: “Kane kissing her ass in the process. After he gave her a free chiropractic adjustment.”

Sharper: “Kandis feeling the pain from Kane’s offense on the floor, but regardless, another impressive victory for the Big Ass half of the Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

Kandis starts to walk to the back, wincing a bit. Kane stirs in the ring in pain as we cut away.

Spirit Dansby can be seen walking down the hallway and stopping and shaking her head. She then takes a deep breath before walking over to a locker room door. She knocks on the door and waits for a few moments. The door opens and Ikiro Yoshida opens the door.

Ikiro: “Oh! Miss Spirit!”

Spirit: “Ikiro?”

Just then, Ikiro is pulled back and we see Paris Truelove step forward.

Paris: “You…going to rub something in our faces. Given that you’re so close with Sienna. When was the last time she cared about you?”

Spirit: “I’m just doing my job…”

Paris: “Paris…and want me to guess what you’re going to ask. Laura fired us to make us available to get involved in the unification match, right?”

Spirit just nods.

Paris: “Well we’re fired still now…and we went out there. So whatever fits the narrative people want to believe.”

Paris slams the door shut. Spirit just nods and steps back and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“Legendary” by Skillet plays as the Rise to Greatness XVI logo comes up on the screen. We see shots of several numbers scrolling up on either side of the logo before we see “38 Days Away” underneath the logo. The logo remains on the screen for a few moments longer before the scene fades to black.

The scene opens back up with a wide shot of the inside of the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sharper: “We are just about five and a half weeks away from Rise to Greatness XVI. You think about all of the memories at that event, but it’s an event that is as big as any other.”

Knots: “And we’re coming from AT&T Stadium. We packed it a few years ago. It’s going to be rocking and-“

Sharper: “Jon…look at that…”

Knots: “What the hell is that?”

Sharper: “Take a guess.”

The camera pans toward one area of the crowd where we see Sam walking through the crowd. She has a bag in her hand and smiles as she looks around and hands a ribbon to a fan. The camera focuses on her as we see fans reaching out, all wanting their ribbon.

Sharper: “That’s Sam. Giovanni Aries’ muse, I guess? I don’t know if ally is the right move.”

Knots: “She’s handing out those participation ribbons. Guess these people are Canes fans. Want their participation ribbons even though they still lost!”

Sam turns and hands another ribbon out as a roar comes from the crowd. Sam continues to hand out more ribbons before we cut to see Giovanni Aries in the upper deck. The camera focuses on him as he takes a drag of his cigarette, cackling. He starts to pass out ribbons himself. The crowd cheers as some fans in the section start to chant “Gio!” over and over.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries is in the upper deck!”

Knots: “He’s melted down the US Championship. He’s destroyed another title. And now he’s handing out participation ribbons. Does he eat avocado?”

Sharper: “The fans here in Charlotte seem to be receptive. Then again, they are getting a unique souvenir.”

Sam walks toward the barricade, handing out a couple more before we cut to see Giovanni leaning down and taking his cigarette and dropping it on the concrete steps and stamps out his cigarette. He then blows the smoke away from his mouth before leaning down and handing one to a child. He says something to the child before looking at the child’s parents. Back at ringside, Sam hands a participation ribbon to the cameraman who takes it and holds it in front of the camera, showing how it reads “Part holder of the SCW US Championship.”

Knots: “Look at that. Everyone here is part of titleholder?”

Sharper: “Guess he’s really going that route.”

Knots: “Sasha’s going to have a hell of a time getting title matches booked. We’ve got co-champions to the power of a billion!”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Knots: “What?! This is what this idiot is doing!”

A couple of fans are then shown holding the ribbons up, clearly excited about holding them. Giovanni Aries continues to walk through the crowd, up the steps, and hands a few more out as Sam walks along the rampway, tossing a few more into the crowd before heading off.

Backstage, Bree Lancaster can be seen with Andrew Raynes just shaking your head.

Bree: “Can’t believe you just went up to her.”

Raynes: “She’s lucky I didn’t storm back down to the ring at Taking Hold of the Flame and chuck her ass out.”

Bree: “Andrew…”

Raynes: “Yeah…I know, you two are now making nice. Sorry, but I’m never going to care of her and now that she’s back.”

Bree: “Look, it’s what it is. She’s going to be a part of the business. Just like I have to deal with bad decisionmaking from Sasha. Just like I have to deal with that fraud Syren holding the World Title. I still made the best of it by making sure I helped toss Selena over the top rope. At least that made some of this all easier to swallow.”

Raynes: “Yeah…but that can change because at least at some point, they have to give in. Even with me, they finally realized they couldn’t cage me. They didn’t need to acknowledge her damn manager’s license or let her into the battle royal. That spot could’ve gone to someone else. Like Dustin or-“

Bree: “Like you care about that…”

Rayne looks around.

Bree: “Channel it into something worthwhile. You should be drowning in gold. Just like me. Come on…”

Raynes: “Yeah…”

Bree: “Let’s grab drinks after. Maybe that’ll make you smile.”

Raynes: “At least I know Amy and her smiley dumbass won’t be there.”

Raynes then walks off as Bree watches him leave as we cut away.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Xander Valentine vs. Donovan Kayl comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Next, it could be a match we won’t ever forget. Xander Valentine faces off against the Cornerstone of Professional Wrestling, next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Xander Valentine vs. Donovan Kayl

"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.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is the Cornerstone of Professional Wrestling, Donovan Kayl!”

Kayl keeps his eyes focused on the ring ahead, and with a stoic gaze in his eyes, slaps the hands of a few fans at ringside. Once he gets to the bottom of the ramp, Donovan pulls himself up onto the apron, walking over to the corner. He climbs up onto the second rope, looking out over the crowd, until the next lines hit. Kayl throws his arms up for the roaring crowd, shouting out something that's just impossible to hear outside of the first couple of rows nearby. He hops the top rope into the ring, moving to the middle where he spins once, dropping to a knee and shooting his arms out. He drops his head as the crowd showers the ring with streamers, cascading down around him as he looks at the ring under his knee before raising his head upward slowly.

Sharper: “Donovan Kayl will be hanging up his boots at Rise to Greatness XVI. But tonight, he is going to face the Executioner!”

Knots: “Xander Valentine may make sure he doesn’t make it to Rise to Greatness. And that’s a bad thing.”

Sharper: “But a lot of people have their eyes on this one. Donovan Kayl has the respect of Selena Frost, of Regan Street, of many others who have a big problem with Xander Valentine.”

Knots: “And same for the Wonderland. That is if Xander is with them and it sure as hell looks like it!”

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

“Life it seems, will fade away
Drifting further every day
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free”

As the final line of lyrics play and the song revs up, Xander bursts out behind the curtain onto the stage. He marches out onto the stage to the top of the ramp. Boos starts to hail down on him, but there is some cheers beneath. Behind him emerges a woman, wearing a coat with fur lining. As she stops and positions herself behind Xander, some of her pale flesh is revealed to show the very scandalous outfit beneath. As if she doesn't exist, he stares down at the ring, regardless if occupied or vacant. A serious glare is painted across his weathered face. He starts marching deliberately down the ramp, continuing to stare at the ring.

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

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

Sharper: “Kayl has fought a lot of tough battles. He’s fought monsters his entire career, but this…this could be something else.”

Knots: “I just hope he’s okay. Xander may be looking for blood after Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Sharper: “Eliminated by Selena Frost.”

The bell sounds. Xander steps forward and Kayl lunges at Xander. The crowd roars as Kayl ducks and stops. Xander turns around and Kayl nails him with a hard right and then another and another before Xander piefaces him back. Kayl rolls through. He gets up and Xander steps forward and goes for a forearm shot. Kayl ducks and stops. Xander turns and Kayl hits a dropkick. Xander falls to the corner. Kayl gets up and hits another dropkick. Xander spins out and walks along the ropes. Kayl gets up and follows up and kicks Xander in the ribs.

Sharper: “Kayl going right after Xander. Trying to be aggressive. Out-aggressive the beast!”

Knots: “Yeah, but he better keep teeing off!”

Kayl nails him again. Xander walks along the ropes and turns as Kayl follows up and Xander elbows him in the jaw. Kayl falls back into the corner. The crowd boos. Xander turns and goes for a hard right. Kayl ducks and spins around. Xander turns and Kayl kicks him in the knee. He drops to his knees and hits a hard right to the jaw. Xander falls to the ropes. Kayl runs across the ring. He bounces off and Xander steps forward before Kayl jumps up for a crossbody, but Xander catches him and just turns and scoop slams him down. Kayl rolls over. He starts to get up and Xander knees him in the ribs. He then whips Kayl across. Xander then boots him in the face. Kayl hits the mat and rolls over to the ropes.

Sharper: “Caught him with a boot. Kayl full force into it.”

Knots: “Xander made sure to get all of it too. He’s not messing around.”

Kayl grabs at the ropes and starts to get up and Xander walks over and knees him in the ribs. Kayl falls through the ropes to the apron. Kayl grabs at the ropes and Xander then grabs him by the throat. Kayl elbows his way out of it. The crowd roars. Xander stumbles back and Kayl turns and climbs to the top rope. Xander turns and Kayl dives off with a missile dropkick. The crowd cheers. Kayl crawls over and goes for the pin.

Xander kicks out. He turns and gets up and Kayl runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a dropkick to the side of the head. Xander falls over and down to the mat. Kayl gets up and hits a knee drop. He goes for the pin.

Xander kicks out. Kayl rolls off. He turns and starts to get up. Xander rolls over and starts to get up. Kayl walks over and grabs Xander and hooks him up in a front face lock. He then hoists him up, but Xander blocks it. He then lifts Kayl up and throws him forward with a front suplex. The crowd ohs. Kayl rolls over and winces, holding his ribs. He turns around and Xander scoops him up and hits a tilt-a-whirl slam. The crowd ohs. Xander leans onto him for the pin.

Kayl kicks out. He rolls over and reaches out as the crowd cheers Kayl.

Sharper: “Xander hoists Kayl around and slams him. But only gets two.”

Knots: “Reaching out. Fighting out. He’s not going to give Xander the satisfaction. That may be a losing plan though!”

Kayl rolls over and starts to fight up. Xander gets up and looks down at him and smirks before pulling Kayl up by the hair. Kayl elbows him in the ribs and then again and again before running into the ropes. He bounces off and jumps up, but Xander grabs him by the throat. He then hoists him up and drops him down with a chokeslam. The crowd ohs and boos. Xander then walks into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up and hits an elbow drop. He then looks down at Kayl. He then gets up, instead, grabbing Kayl by the hair.

Sharper: “He had a chance to pin Kayl, but didn’t!”

Knots: “Well, methinks that either Xander forgot what wrestling is or he’s hoping to draw someone out.”

Sharper: “I think we can safely assume Selena Frost, Regan Street, Mikaela Street…they’re all watching. They’re all still wanting some revenge!”

Xander then knees him in the ribs. He knees him again and then turns and whips him into the corner. Xander runs after and nails him with a running splash. The crowd ohs and boos. Kayl falls out. He falls to his hands and knees and starts to pull himself up. Xander then walks over and grabs him by the hair again. He looks at him and smirks before Kayl suddenly hits a stunner. Xander falls back into the corner. Kayl turns and runs at him and jumps up and hits a high knee. The crowd roars and Kayl falls back and to a knee himself. He gets up and looks around as the crowd cheers. He then runs at Xander again and Xander grabs him by the throat and spins him into the corner. He forces Kayl up and then steps up to the middle rope and double underhooks him before hoisting him up and turning and driving him down with a Martial Bane to the middle of the ring.

Sharper: “Xander just muscling Kayl up.”

Knots: “The switch flipped and Kayl just found out why they call him the Executioner!”

Sharper: “But he’s not going for the cover!”

Kayl is down as Xander looks at him. He then grabs Donovan Kayl and pulls him back up. He double underhooks him again and then hoists him up and throws him down again with a standing Martial Bane. The crowd boos again and Xander looks down at Kayl. The referee goes down to count, but Xander smirks before grabbing Kayl again.

Sharper: “Come on! Two Martial Banes and he’s still going.”

Knots: “Why not try to slaughter another respected person in SCW?!”

Xander then hoists him up and places him on the top rope. Xander walks over and steps over and grabs him and bends him over. Kayl tries to fight, but the damage has been down as Xander hoists Kayl up and turns and drives him down with a third Martial Bane, second from the middle rope. Kayl rolls over to his stomach and then to his back. Xander glances at the entrance way. Xander just snarls before grabbing Kayl by the hair and slowly pulling him up. Xander then shakes his head before pulling Kayl back by the head and locking in the Fade to Black. Kayl reaches out, but fades quick as Xander keeps pulling back. The referee checks, but immediately calls for the bell.

Sharper: “Xander keeps looking at the entrance way and now Fade to Black locked in. The referee immediately calling for the bell.”

Knots: “And he’s not letting go! Xander’s not letting go!”

Xander keeps pulling back as the referee tells him to break it. He starts to count before calling for the bell again. The bell sounds again. Xander keeps it on as Kayl goes limp and Xander throws him down. Xander then turns and nails the official with a forearm shot. The crowd boos. Xander turns back and grabs Kayl and as he does, Selena Frost bolts out from the back. Regan Street runs out a couple feet behind her as Selena slides into the ring. Xander turns and goes to nail her. Selena ducks and bounces off the other side. Xander boots her in the face as Regan pulls Kayl out of the ring. Selena rolls over as the crowd boos and Xander walks over and grabs her and pulls her up and drags her to the corner. Regan gets Kayl to the floor and quickly checks on him. Xander goes for a back elbow but Selena ducks and steps back and goes for the Glass Shard. Xander catches it. He pushes her back and Selena turns and rolls through. Officials run down to the ring and slide in before Regan and Selena both can get up and keep fighting. Xander just scoffs as Selena and Regan step forward. Xander leans back.

Sharper: “Officials preventing this from getting more out of hand. Selena and Xander going back and forth as Regan Street got Kayl out of dodge. But now both want the fight.”

Knots: “And let’s not forget that Giovanni Aries may be around in all of this. Damian Angel. The Wonderland! They’re all in it.”

Xander just looks on as Selena and Regan try to get to him. Artemis meanwhile walks around and Regan notices this before dropping down to the floor. Selena and Xander keep locking on as Xander backflips through to the floor. He backs up and turns to Artemis. Artemis stops and backs up. A handful of officials drop down to the floor to prevent further involvement.

Sharper: “At least Selena Frost and Regan Street prevented I hope more injuries. More assaults. Saving Donovan Kayl here who gave Xander a hell of a fight.”

Knots: “You wonder if he didn’t get that first Martial Bane what would’ve happened.”

Sharper: “But clearly they don’t want more people targeted by Xander. After Mr. D, Dean Black, Deanna, now attempted on Kayl. I hope to God Selena or Regan or someone gets their hands on Xander and ends this.”

Knots: “Or do you want chaos. Let them fight now!”

Xander heads around as Regan tries to get around on the other side. Selena keeps watching him as a few officials check on Kayl and we cut away.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see Syren, holding both the interim and the actual World Championship belts, followed by Ravyn Taylor, CHBK, Alexander Crowe, Christy Matthews and Christopher Richter. The crowd boos seeing them.

Sharper: “From this scene, next, we’ll hear from the unified World Champion, Syren! She and Infamous will join us, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Donovan Kayl in the trainer’s room, leaning back with a pillow in his lower back. We then see Jessica Winters heading over to him.

Jessica: “Donovan…look-“

Kayl: “You don’t need to say anything Jessica. I got my ass kicked by Xander Valentine who wanted to use me to make a statement.”

Kayl slowly repositions.

Kayl: “I’ll still be here next week. And the week after until Rise to Greatness. It’s not the first time someone has tried to make me a statement. And I don’t tend to cooperate-“

Kayl pauses and looks up.

Kayl: “Oh good…someone looking to get me out of the way. Is this your usual boss’ decision? Jessica, you may want to get some help.”

Jessica backs up as LEO runs forward and hits a straight kick to the chest of Kayl, knocking him back and Kayl rolls off the medical examination bed and to the floor. The crowd boos loudly as Jack Parker runs over and starts to stomp away on Kayl too. LEO gets a couple of shots in as Kayl covers his ribs and his face as Parker and LEO do their damage.

Jessica: “Help! Help!”

Sharper: “What the hell?! The Network is attacking Donovan Kayl!”

Knots: “Does Donovan think the Beauty Factory is behind it? He said usual boss?”

Sharper: “Maybe a sign to Kennedy Street! To stay out of Chris and Sienna’s way? I don’t know!”

Kayl covers up as Parker and LEO get a couple more shots in and Dean Black and a few other agents come in and get between them and Kayl. Kayl coughs as the trainer runs over to check on him. The crowd boos as we then cut away.

Sharper: “Infamous arriving en masse. Syren is proudly holding both her World Championship, but also Sienna’s interim title.”

Knots: “Yeah. I guess she wanted the extra gold. She wouldn’t leave ringside without. Wanted to steal all the gold!”

Sharper: “And I’ll be curious to hear what she or Infamous as a whole has to say about what took place earlier with Sasha and Sienna Swann!”

Syren leans the way smiling as CHBK, Ravyn, Alexander, Christy and Christopher follow. They head down to the ring. The crowd continues to boo as they reach the ring and each take their moment to enter. CHBK holds the ropes open for Syren before Syren looks around and smiles, proudly holding the SCW World Championships. Ravyn smirks and walks over and kisses her wife, playing things up. Crowe walks over and gives her a more passionate kiss. Syren smirks and fans her face and smirks. The crowd boos some more as Christy and Christopher look around. CHBK is handed a microphone and takes it and looks around. The crowd boos some as the music fades out. CHBK smirks and starts to speak.

CHBK: “It is with great pleasure…that I give to you the greatest World Champion in SCW history…”

The crowd boos loudly as CHBK smirks.

Knots: “Good lord…”

CHBK: “Syren!”

The crowd boos as CHBK turns and hands the microphone to Syren. Syren beams as she takes the microphone and looks around.

Syren: “Thank you…And after Taking Hold of the Flame, I proved it!”

The crowd boos some more.

Knots: “Uh-huh. Just like Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds proved they were great.”

Sharper: “To be fair, she’s not on performance enhancing drugs.”

Knots: “Certain things are enhanced…her chest, her resiliency in holding onto that title!”

Syren continues.

Syren: “I proved that Sienna Swann couldn’t beat me. She tried…she tried real hard and at some point, I’m apparently going to have to deal with her again, but it’s not something I care about right now. The fact is…she tried to outstrategize THIS…and she failed.”

Sharper: “What?”

Syren: “Wait…you want me to stand here and claim I outwrestled her? I can prove that normally. That’s easy for me. But Sienna tried to play with strategy. Had her ex-boyfriend get involved…no…between myself, CHBK and Ravyn…please, you want to try and out strategize us?! Are you stupid? Apparently you are! And well, here we are…I’m still the World Champion and heading in to main event Rise to Greatness one more time.”

The crowd boos as Syren looks around.

Syren: “But before I focus on that, there is something I need to do. I need to give a very special gift to someone in this ring that means a lot to me and in fact is part of the reason I’m standing here as the SCW World Champion.”

Syren looks around at every before turning to Ravyn Taylor.

Syren: “After what you went through, it took a few years, but this…this is yours…”

Syren slides the interim SCW World Championship and hands it to Ravyn Taylor. The crowd boos as Ravyn looks at it and smirks and then looks at it before placing it over her shoulder.

Syren: “I know you’re not the most materialistic, but you should’ve had the Women’s Championship years ago, and yet you didn’t because someone was TOTALLY Jealous…Now you can share it with Juno. And even better now that she’ll fully understand what has happened to get it.”

Ravyn smirks.

Syren: “And all it took was using our strength in numbers in a creative way knowing full well Sienna or the Beauty Factory or the Twins would try something. And here we are.”

The crowd boos. The camera focuses on Ravyn proudly holding the interim World Championship.

Syren: “We know SCW wouldn’t give you a shot, nevermind that we know you and I would never fight over it, so this at least reflected where you should stand in SCW. And I love you for it.”

Syren looks at Ravyn as Ravyn smirks and looks lovingly at her life.

Syren: “And this is why I stand here as World Champion. I keep hearing over and over about how I’m an embarrassment. How I don’t deserve this title over my shoulder? I’m sorry…did I win SEVEN World Titles by accident?!”

Syren looks out at the crowd.

Syren: “That’s the part people forget. The only difference…I’ve stopped trying to jump through the hoops. Someone like myself, like Ravyn, we should be always considered at the top. We’re still in our prime. And I’ve had times where I make it through the entire year without any consideration. So I’ve just made it a bit more straightforward. I know I can beat anyone on this roster. That’s what I do! But why waste the effort when we can make sure I get everything I deserve and more, and we have some challenge to it, right?”

Syren scoffs.

Syren: “The problem is that at Rise to Greatness, I’m not sure where the challenge is. Don’t get me wrong – Alistaire Allocco is a damn good wrestler. I’ve watched the tape. And in the ring, it’s our first time meeting…he’s a threat…to a degree. I’ve been on this stage before. And I’ve won. But frankly, if Alistaire walks into Rise to Greatness expecting a mat classic, the fact is that I just care about one thing…walking out with this!”

Syren steps forward, holding the World Championship up in the air. The crowd boos.

Syren: “And with all of this behind me…making sure that no only in the ring, but us as a unit, coming up with the best strategy, Alistaire…with your pathetic following of the rules…”

Syren chuckles.

Syren: “I was once like that…it gets you nowhere and it won’t get you this. Your dad can say the world about you, but Alistaire…you’re just walking into a loss and unfortunately, for you, it’s going to be the biggest stage of wrestling. You can just can’t outthink us. Outwrestle…maybe…but please…don’t kid yourself. I’ve held this title as much as I have for a damn good reason!”

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

“Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence plays as Syren turns to the entrance way with Infamous standing around her. Alistaire Allocco walks out from the back, holding a microphone. Adam Allocco walks out with him. Alistaire looks down at the ring.

Sharper: “Your 2019 Taking Hold of the Flame winner. Alistaire Allocco will face the World Champion at Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “And Syren seems confident she’ll have his number!”

Alistaire glances back at Adam who motions for him to talk as Alistaire looks down at the ring.

Alistaire: “Syren….”

Syren: “Oh this should be good.”

Alistaire: “I used to actually respect you. When I came in…I remember when you used to play by the rules. When you got angry about Infamous doing something too egregious…but now…there is no respect. And as your Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal winner, I will find some way to beat you and win that World Championship!”

The crowd roars.

Alistaire: “You can claim you’ll have the best strategy, but I know darn well I can outwrestle you Syren. You’ve gotten lazy. You’ve gotten complacent. Needing to rely on cheap shots, on nefarious plans, on a lack of competition! And after hearing Sasha earlier, a need to have a champion without controversy…that champion is me!”

The crowd cheers as Alistaire looks at the ring.

Alistaire: “And you can say what you want, but I will do all I can to defeat you, Syren!”

Syren, Ravyn, CHBK and Alexander look at the stage. Christy and Christopher look on. Syren, Ravyn, CHBK and Alexander all then start to laugh.

Syren: “That’s hilarious. Good that you believe it!”

Alistaire: “I will always believe it until I have reason to believe otherwise. And Syren…even more, I’ll do it within the rules. I will do it in the spirit of competition. And I will do it by proving that I am better than you in that ring!”

Syren: “We’ll see about that!”

Alistaire looks down at the ring and takes a deep breath.

Alistaire: “We will. And someone’s confidence will be unfounded. But Syren…that’s going to be yours because whatever strategy you have. I will find a way to overcome! Just like I did thirty nine others at Taking Hold of the Flame and at Rise to Greatness, I will outwrestle you!”

The crowd cheers as Alistaire looks at the ring. Adam Allocco then raises his son’s arm. The crowd roars. Syren just looks down at the ring.

Syren: “Whatever Alistaire…I’m not impressed!”

Syren brings the microphone down. “Groupie” starts to play and the crowd boos as Syren then places the title over her shoulder.

Sharper: “Confidence on both side, but for very different reasons.”

Knots: “Alistaire says he’ll outwrestle her. I hope to see it, but Syren…she’s who she is. She’s been at the top.”

Sharper: “Someone needs to knock her down. Talking strategy. No it’s not strategy. It’s a slap in the face to every wrestler in SCW!”

Knots: “We’ll see whether that will mean a new champion at Rise to Greatness, but I hope Alistaire Allocco is ready for this!”

Alistaire looks at the ring before turning and walking to the back. Adam looks around and then turns and follows his son as Infamous remains in the ring, standing proudly in the ring, milking the boos from the crowd, but enjoying their success as we cut away.

Selena Frost can be seen with Regan Street as Regan shakes her head, turning away from the monitor.

Regan: “What the hell is going on around here?”

Selena: “Great question. Then again, a lot of people still aren’t used to this.”

Regan: “So much crap. That with Xander. Gio with his damn little participation ribbons.”

Selena: “I just wish the officials would let us fight.”

Regan: “Key is to get in there before they did. Xander was waiting.”

Selena: “Well I’m not exactly happy about standing here, you and I standing against that and we need to just keep reacting.”

Regan pauses and looks around.

Selena: “What?”

Regan: “I think I have something to solve things. Something to help make things a bit clearer. I’ll be back. Just watch my back in case Xander or Gio or Damian want to try something. And if they do, we can make sure we get our hands dirty.”

Mikaela looks at Regan as Regan heads off. Selena turns to Mikaela. Mikaela shrugs and then follows after Regan. They leave and we then see a crewmember running into the room. They knock on the door. Selena looks over.

Selena: “Yes?”

Crew: “Just came here to find Regan and you. Since you helped him earlier. Donovan?”

Selena: “What about him?”

Crew: “Network attacked him.”

Selena looks up and turns and leaves the room to follow the crewmember as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

We see Selena walking over to see Kennedy Street and Trinity Street outside of the trainer’s room.

Selena: “Is he okay?”

Trinity: “He’ll be fine. They were going for his ribs. Trying to make a statement.”

Kennedy: “Sienna…Chris…”

Selena: “Network?”

Kennedy: “Yeah…They think this is going to stop me. Go after people close to me…”

Trinity: “Are we sure that’s who do it though? Look, he’s turning away.”

Kennedy: “I don’t care. The fact that I can think it was Chris Cannon or Sienna…proves enough to me.”

Kennedy turns to Selena.

Kennedy: “I’ve got this with Donovan. You watch Regan.”

Selena: “Of course.”

Kennedy turns back to the trainer’s room. Trinity turns to Selena. Selena and her just nod as we cut away.

“Who’s Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena as the crowd roars in cheers. Regan Street comes out holding the Adrenaline Championship. Mikaela, her younger sister follows behind.

Sharper: “Regan Street coming out and she was number 40 at Taking Hold of the Flame, finished in the top five but you know she is disappointed especially having that number.”

Knots: “Oh, you are damn right about that, she was not happy but obviously she has something to say and the rumor has it, it’s about the Trios Contract.”

Regan walks down to the ring high fiving some fans before sliding in, Mikaela follows as Regan grabs the mic and paces a little, Mikaela looks on before she speaks…

Regan: “I think you all know here in Charlotte that I’m not too happy about a lot of things so I will start by saying, I had THE number at Taking Hold of the Flame, NUMBER 40 and I lost. Sure I made an impact, finished in the top 5 like I usually do and still close but no cigar which somehow happens to be the theme of my career when it comes to events like this. Hey, like the Trios Tournament, I will win it sooner or later so I suggest not to bet against me.”

The crowd cheers, Mikaela nods and claps….

Regan: “I will say this, the one thing that disappointed me most was Xander Valentine was already gone when I entered the Flame so not only did I not win? I also didn’t get my hands on him. I think it is safe to say that I am getting damn sick and tired of this Wonderland crap! I am tired of Giovanni Aries running his mouth and tweeting more than Donald Trump, seriously someone take his phone away!”

The crowd laughs and cheers, Mikaela smirks.

Sharper: “She has a point.”

Knots: “He does tweet a lot, maybe Trump is part of the Wonderland!? That would explain a lot of things!”

The Hellcat paces a little….

Regan: “Selena and I are done with the games and I don’t care if it is NOW or next week or next month or in the next ten seconds, WE want Xander and Giovanni, NOW! It can be Breakdown, it can be Rise To Greatness XVI, it could be in the parking lot outside but after Mr. D’s attack, after what happened to Selena’s tour bus, after the constant attacks, it is apparent this entire time Aries and Xander were working with each other and they knew that I would kick Gio’s ass and they set it up so that Xander would protect that little weasel, just like he did against he and Selena. It seems like the popular thing to do is have backup, manipulate the system so that you can win a Championship and walk around pretending you are a worthy Champion and not do it the way I did with the Adrenaline title by beating Ravyn’s scrawny ass in an empty arena!”

The crowd roars…

Regan: “Which now brings me to a very important decision to make. What I hold in my back pocket is a Trios Contract.”

The crowd starts to cheer, Mikaela nods and smiles…

Sharper: “Is Regan going to cash in!?”

Knots: “The rumor is she was thinking about it!”

Regan: “I have Xander and Giovanni. I promised Selena that I had her back and we would take care of this, and I will KEEP my promises. I also have this Trios and I always said on my bucket list, Main Eventing RTG was on it.”

The crowd continues to cheer.

Regan: “It is no secret that I hate Syren with every fiber of my being. I’m not thrilled with Sienna’s tactics either because she is better than that, but let’s be honest I think the SCW and the locker room is tired of her crap. Alistaire Allocco earned the title shot, and it breaks my heart to see my girl, Rachel Tatum Lee come so close, but I think she showed that she hasn’t lost a step.”

A chant of “RTL” breaks out.

Regan: “So, what is there left to do? Simple, maybe I need to make the decision and cash in my Trios at RTG XVI for the Worl…..”

Regan is cut off by a flurry of blue lights flickering around the arena to the tune of Bellie Elishes’ “bury a friend.” The lights dim, casting a dim light over the crowd.

“What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?

What are you wondering? What do you know?

Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?

When we all fall asleep, where do we go?”

Regan tilts her head, clearly annoyed, and stares up the entrance ramp. Mikaela stands behind her, looking to Regan as if. On the screen, the number 143 appears on the screen in an identical color as the lights.

Sharper: “Regan does not look pleased with being interrupted.”

Knots: “It takes a lot of balls to cut off The Hellcat. What is 143?”

Sharper: “I’m not sure. What about the Trios contract?”

“Step on the glass, staple your tongue (ahh)

Bury a friend, try to wake up (ah ahh)

Cannibal class, killing the son (ahh)

Bury a friend, I wanna end me.”

The numbers on the screen begin to fracture, each fragment turning into a leaf before falling through the bottom of the screen.

“I wanna end me

I wanna, I wanna, I wanna end me

I wanna, I wanna, I wanna...

What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?

What are you wondering? What do you know?

Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?

When we all fall asleep, where do we go?”

The lights in the arena brighten, and the song stops mid beat. The crowd begins to clamor, confused by the momentary interruption. Regan looks around the arena, perturbed, and a sea of boos moves through the audience in waves.

Sharper: “What a letdown.”

Knots: “Someone in the production truck is getting fired.”

Regan: “I don’t know what’s going on back there, but if someone wants to interrupt my air time, come test my mood—”

This time, the lights cut completely cut off.

Knots: “What the hell is going on!?”

On the screen, the leaves begin to rise back up, collecting in the center. They begin to take shape until they spell out the words:

YOU NEED ME

Sharper: “I don’t kno—”

“The car’s on fire and there’s no driver at the wheel...” The solemn voice and drawling synthesizer pad are accompanied by a single picture on the screen. The crowd erupts, drowning out the monologue.

Knots: “Oh. My. God.”

Sharper: “She’s back!”

“It went like this…”

The lights flash on, and the crowd erupts again. Regan, knowing the situation, turns around prepared to battle. Instead of fists, she finds Datura sitting, cross-legged on the mat, peering up at her and smiling. Regan begins shouting at Elizabeth, who gingerly stands up and shakes her head, allowing the red and brown dreadlocks that travel down the length of her back to bounce around her shoulders. Elizabeth cocks her head and continues to smile at Regan who appears equal parts confused as enraged.

Knots: “Regan looks like she’s wants to avenge Making Things Right… like right now!”

Regan storms forward and shoves her forehead against Datura’s, her mouth moving ten million miles per hour. Yet, rather than attack Regan, Datura reaches up and brushes back stray strands of hair from Regan’s eyes. Regan slaps away her hand, which Elizabeth responds to with laughter.

Sharper: “This does not look like the same Datura that Regan went to war with on Making Things Right. It’s as if she’s a completely different human being!”

Knots: “It’s all mind games. Datura is playing with Regan now. They’re right back where they left off.”

Mikaela quickly grabs her sister from behind and starts trying to pull her off as officials quickly come out to separate the furious Regan from Datura who continues to laugh. Regan yells over the referees as Datura rolls out of the ring slowly starts making her way up the ramp. Mikaela yells in her older sister’s ear trying to calm her down.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns. We see Regan Street walking in a common area backstage and Selena Frost heading over to meet with her.

Selena: “Regan! You okay?”

Regan: “Yeah….yeah…I never thought I’d see her back here…”

Regan takes a few deep breaths, clearly trying to determine how to respond. Selena goes to say something, but Regan continues.

Regan: “Just…Selena…I need to fight her...”

Selena: “No problem Regan-“

Regan: “No, I NEED to fight her. THIS is the moment I’ve wanted since Making Things Right. I NEED to fix that. I NEED to DESTROY her.”

Selena: “Totally get it…totally get it….”

Regan: “I’m sorry…I’m sorry-“

We then hear cackling as Selena and Regan turn as Giovanni Aries walking over to them. Selena and Regan just turn to him. Giovanni then extends two ribbons, one for each of them. Selena slaps them out of his hand.

Giovanni: “Do you not care about your precious US Championship? You could still hold it.”

Regan: “Do you care about your ability to speak, because-“

Giovanni backs up and laughs as Selena stops Regan.

Giovanni: “I wouldn’t step forward. You have a decision to make. Leave your fellow Lizard General behind all for your pathetic desire for revenge, or maybe…maybe I found another who wanted to be set free and was willing to stand for what I am…”

Giovanni cackles as Regan steps forward and lunges.

Regan: “You son of a bitch-“

Just then, however, we see Regan stop as Giovanni laughs and then backs up into someone else. The camera turns and the crowd roars as James Evans is standing behind Giovanni. Giovanni stops and turns and looks up at him through his mask. He just chuckles.

Giovanni: “Ah, James…How was your time away? Eyes open?”

James just looks at Giovanni. He steps back as if to strike Giovanni as Regan and Selena watch the scene.

Angelica: “James!”

Angelica Jones comes onto the scene and James looks up at her and then turns to Giovanni as Giovanni laughs again.

Giovanni: “Maybe not fully open…”

James then steps forward and let’s out a yell and swings, but Angelica blocks it as Giovanni laughs. Regan heads over toward him as officials come into the scene to keep everyone apart. Giovanni starts to get up, cackling. Selena and Regan then watch him leave before Selena and Regan turn to James before turning to each other. Angelica and James lock eyes before James storms off. We cut back to the ring.

Peyton Rice vs. Katie Steward

SCW Television Championship

The arena goes dark before a lone spotlight shines on the entrance. Suddenly the opening beats to “All The Days" by Mammoth play throughout the arena as Peyton Rice walks out in wrestling gear and jacket, her long dark blonde hair hanging down. She looks around at the crowd before getting to one knee and making a line across the entrance. She crosses her arms and lowers her head for a moment before standing up and pointing to the ring as the crowd roars.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, the challenger, from Glendale, Arizona, she is Not Just a Pretty Face, Peyton Rice!”

With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring, stopping and pulling off some high fiving the fans and taking selfies with them. She continues to head to the ring soaking up the reaction before hopping into the apron and pointing the crowd before flipping over the top rope as the crowd roars and stepping on the second rope, raising her arms and looking up. The crowd roars as she flips from the second rope on to her feet and does a cartwheel. She takes off her jacket and ruffles her hair a little, standing in the corner and awaiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice was by Kelcey Wallace’s side at Taking Hold of the Flame. She pulled herself out of the match at the last minute.”

Knots: “Alistaire Allocco had to be pleased. Didn’t have to ruin whatever may have existed of his romantic life!”

Sharper: “We don’t know how that’s gone. But regardless, Peyton Rice has a chance to finally win some SCW gold. She just has to deal with the Katie Steward Show!”

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Queen:” by Loren Gray plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold ring robe and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie. Katie has a microphone in her hand.

Katie: “Alright, honey. Time to make you a star. Here on the Katie Steward Show, we’re going to make sure you’re ready for the big time and in the process, you could be big. You just need to find the right mentor and it’s me. Stick with me, and you’ll go far. Just follow my lead and you’ll look like a million bucks!”

Katie heads to the ring as TJ follows her. They reach the ring and Katie takes off her robe and hands it to TJ. The SCW Television Championship is around her waist. Katie turns and takes it off before walking up the steel steps. She holds it over her head and looks at Peyton. Peyton watches at her before Katie enters the ring. She then turns and hands the title off to the referee. The referee takes the title and Katie then speaks into the microphone still in her hand.

Katie: “Don’t drop it. It’s worth more than anything else around here. It’s what gives these people life. They all came to see their favourite show and their favourite star, me!”

The crowd boos as Katie turns and hands the microphone off to TJ. TJ takes it as Katie moves to the corner. The referee holds the title over his head as the SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen before fading to the bottom corner. He then hands it off to Jason Phillips. He steps back and looks at Peyton and then Katie.

Sharper: “Katie Steward still on this TV star kick.”

Knots: “She is an actress. She’s just more of one…even more annoying than ever!”

Sharper: “Peyton Rice still needs to be careful. While Katie may be eccentric, she’s held every singles title in SCW and is a Hall of Famer!”

The bell sounds as Katie then steps forward and nods to Peyton, clearly motioning to her to come to her. Peyton looks around as Katie nods before openly yelling “PSST!” Katie then turns and rolls her eyes and Peyton then steps forward and Katie calms a bit before stepping forward and going to grab Peyton in a side headlock, but Peyton spins through and rolls through into a school boy!

Katie kicks out. The crowd roars. Katie looks around. She looks at TJ, screeching at him. Katie gets up and Peyton walks over and chops her. Katie falls back into the corner. Peyton chops her again. Katie yells out. TJ speaks into the microphone.

TJ: “Stop it! You’re not following the script!”

Peyton looks around.

Peyton: “What script?! I’m trying to win the title!”

Peyton then grabs Katie and whips her across into the opposite corner.

TJ: “Fight back. She doesn’t want to be a star!”

Sharper: “Katie is so deluded, she’s trying to control this.”

Knots: “Too bad this isn’t scripted. Katie may need to figure something out or she’s going to get her ass kicked and she won’t be a pretty face either!”

Peyton runs after and nails Katie with a forearm. She then grabs Katie and pulls her out and hits a hip throw. Katie hits the mat. She rolls over and Peyton goes for the pin.

Katie kicks out. She turns and moves to the ropes. She uses them to get up. Peyton steps forward and grabs her and Katie elbows her in the ribs and then turns and rakes Peyton’s eyes. The crowd boos. Peyton stumbles back and turns and Katie hits a dropkick. Peyton hits the mat and rolls over. She starts to get up and Katie grabs her and hits a Russian leg sweep. She rolls through and hits a breakdance leg drop before turning and goes for the pin.

Peyton kicks out. Katie then moves into a reverse chinlock. She pulls back. Katie says something to her as Peyton reaches out, trying to fight to her feet.

Sharper: “Katie gets a two, but now locks in the chinlock.”

Knots: “Still trying to dictate the plan. Peyton clearly not happy.”

Sharper: “May have been something ridiculous.”

Knots: “Maybe she is trying to help her be a star. Take the dive, but get a big move off. Katie is just trying to entertain!”

Sharper: “Uh huh.”

Peyton gets up and Katie holds on as Peyton elbows her in the ribs and then again and again. She turns and runs into the ropes, but Katie pulls her down by the hair. Peyton rolls over. She starts to get up and Katie grabs her and hooks her up before hitting a vertical suplex. Katie turns and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a running elbow drop. She then geos for the pin.

Peyton kicks out. She turns and Katie shakes her head. Katie pulls her up and nails her with a forearm shot. Peyton falls back into the corner. Katie nails her again. She then lifts Peyton up to the top rope. Katie then looks at her and forearms her again. Katie then steps up and climbs to the middle rope.

TJ: “Just do what you need to do! This will look great, Pey-Pey!”

Peyton however struggles and then pushes Katie off. The crowd roars. Peyton gets up and dives off with a flying elbow drop. Katie rolls over, holding her chest. TJ turns away. Peyton starts to get up.

Sharper: “Peyton fighting back and an elbow to whatever heart exists to Katie Steward!”

Knots: “Clearly pumping still, but maybe in a lot of pain!”

Peyton gets up as Katie rolls over and pulls herself up as Peyton grabs her and whips her into the corner. Peyton moves to the corner and runs out and hits a handspring into a jumping elbow. The crowd cheers. Katie staggers forward and Peyton grabs her and runs her into the ropes. Katie bounces off and Peyton hits the Rice-a-roni. Peyton goes for the pin.

Katie gets her shoulder up. Peyton gets up. Katie reaches for the ropes and grabs her and Peyton clubs her in the back. Peyton then places her head under her arm, but Katie grabs the arm and spins out, pulling Peyton in and kicking her in the ribs and hitting the Hair-Flip DDT.

Sharper: “Peyton planted! DDT right on the top of her head!”

Knots: “She could be out! Katie may have just written a new ending to this one!”

Katie then turns and throws her arm over Peyton.

Peyton throws her arm up and rolls over. Katie looks at her and then glares at her. She then pulls herself up and grabs Peyton by the hair and pulls her up. She then kicks her in the ribs and elbows her in the back of the head. She grabs her arms. She then tries to slowly turn her around, going for the Platinum Blonde.

TJ: “Big finish!”

Katie gets her over, but Peyton fights and pushes her into the ropes. Katie bounces off and Peyton hits the Snowbird. The crowd ohs. Katie holds her ribs in pain and Peyton fights up to her feet and falls to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. TJ looks around and Peyton gets to the top before diving off and hitting the Pretty Girl Drop. The crowd ohs and cheers.

Sharper: “Pretty Girl Drop!”

Knots: “How’s that for a big finish?! And if she gets the pin, she’ll be a star!”

Peyton hooks the leg.

The crowd cheers as Peyton rolls off of Katie. She moves to her knees as the official is handed the SCW Television Championship and turns and hands it to Peyton Rice. TJ Johnson throws a small tantrum on the floor.

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

Peyton Rice takes the title and the official raises her arm. The crowd cheers as she holds the TV Title over her head.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice is not just a pretty face anymore. She’s now the SCW Television Champion!”

Knots: “And did it in style. Off the top and beating a Hall of Famer!”

Peyton walks over to the corner and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. She looks around and smiles as she holds the title up. Katie rolls to the floor. TJ helps her up to her feet and the start to walk around. Peyton keeps celebrating in the ring as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we see Brittany Lohan walking through the backstage area. The crowd cheers as they see Lohan taking a few steps down the hallway. She walks past Abigail Lindsay who is in one of the hallways watching a monitor. Lohan glances at Abigail and Abigail smirks. Lohan nods and walks off.

Sharper: “Brittany Lohan here in Charlotte.”

Knots: “Abigail and Brittany having a nod of approval.”

Sharper: “What is on Brittany’s mind? She’ll join us, next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene then starts to fade to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Jordan Majors smiling into the camera before we see her turning.

Jordan: “Cookie…I cannot lie…you were a…good…host of Taking Hold of the Flame. But more importantly, as I said, I’m giving a very special donation for your hosting.”

The camera pans out to show Cookie standing across from her, jumping up and down. Jordan’s bodyguards stand behind Jordan and we see several photographers.

Jordan: “So, it is my pleasure to announce this one million dollar donation to the Jordan Majors Foundation.”

Jordan Majors turns as her bodyguards hold a large oversized novelty check in front of Cookie and Jordan. Cookie grabs the cheque and smiles.

Jordan: “Say cheese!”

Cookie: “CHEESE!”

She smiles and looks around as several flashes go off. They stop after a few moments.

Jordan: “Thank you all.”

Jordan turns to the bodyguards. One moves forward to disperse the photographers. As they leave, the other grabs the cheque. Jordan turns and looks at Cookie.

Jordan: “Thanks. You’re a good sport.”

Cookie: “I hope that the people at the Jordan Majors Foundation do lots of good with it!”

Cookie smiles and walks off. Jordan just chuckles.

Jordan: “Tonnes.”

Jordan laughs a bit as she turns and heads off. We cut away.

"I Am Machine" by Three Days Grace blasts over the loudspeakers as the lights in the arena go out and the fans instantly start to cheer when they recognize whose theme song it is. Just a spotlight focuses on the curtains of the entrances the clips once again fades away into the words that read: “Bleeding you is more than just torment.”

The curtains slowly start to part as Brittany Lohan, slips through the curtain. She looks out at the crowd and looks around before starting to make her way to the ring.

Sharper: “Brittany Lohan is also on her goodbye tour, looking at Rise to Greatness to end her career too.”

Knots: “She was part of the field at Taking Hold of the Flame. Obviously didn’t win it if we’re talking about Alistaire Allocco!”

Sharper: “And so we’re wondering what is on her mind as she’s on the way!”

Lohan walks down to the ring and looks at the squared circle before starting to walk up the steel steps. She walks along the apron and enters into the ring. She heads across the ring and grabs a microphone waiting for her. She takes it and walks back to the middle of the ring. She looks around as the music fades out. She looks around and listens to the crowd, some of whom give her a strong positive reaction.

Lohan: “You know, when I look back at Taking Hold of the Flame, there are a lot of things that go through my mind. No, it’s not about the World Championship. It’s not about the Beauty Factory. It’s not about how Lucy Sixx stunned us all by entering into the battle royal.”

Lohan pauses.

Lohan: “It’s not Xander Valentine looking to dominate and Selena Frost giving him something to think about. It’s not that Chris Cannon is a jackass.”

The crowd cheers. Lohan pauses again.

Lohan: “And no, it’s not even Alistaire Allocco winning.”

Lohan pauses again.

Lohan: “It’s that Rachel Tatum Lee made her return to the ring and not just had a nice run but nearly won the entire damn thing.”

The crowd cheers as Lohan looks around.

Lohan: “And I was thinking about that moment. Thinking about how a couple of weeks ago, that was not going to happen. Rachel was out of wrestling. She had nothing to do with it. And I played a role in bringing her back…in getting her that chance.”

Lohan starts to wave off the crowd who cheers.

Lohan: “I’m not taking credit for anything she did. I just gave her the nudge. A few others talked to her and here we are, talking about how Rachel nearly won the Taking Hold of the Flame. On the other side…there’s me. And I had a little fun in there, but it was just a taste…and meanwhile I’m looking around, counting down the minutes until I walk off. And I ask myself a simple question…do I still have enough, enough to make it through to the end. Do I have enough to nudge myself and well…I’m not sure. And well that’s a problem.”

Lohan pauses as the crowd boos a bit.

Lohan: “Earlier tonight, Bree Lancaster who has to stick her nose into everything, she challenged me to a match and in the past, there was always a part of me that would enjoy taking someone like Bree and taking an arm and bending it back to the point of near snapping, and making Bree regret every decision she’s ever made!”

The crowd roars.

Lohan: “But I couldn’t even give her the match. There may not be much left in the tank. I flamed out against Xander. But I felt that bloodlust. I felt that urge. Just like I did with Andrew…it wasn’t a match. It was a fight. And maybe that’s the nudge I need…”

The crowd roars as Lohan looks out to the main camera.

Lohan: “And Rachel, I don’t know if you agree, but I hope you do. I gave you the nudge to get you to the point where after years away, you were once again one of the talks of professional wrestling. But see, when I walk into the sunset after Rise to Greatness, I’m not thinking about professional wrestling. I’m thinking about being the War Machine. And Rachel…I need some help finding that part of me again. And at Rise to Greatness…if I’m going to feel it again, I need it to be you…”

The crowd cheers as a “RTL!” chant begins. Lohan looks at the camera.

Sharper: “Oh my!”

Lohan: “So Rachel, I know you’re watching. Do me a favour. Come and fight me at Rise to Greatness and send me off as the War Machine one more time…And if I can’t…then I see no one better to leave me Dead in Tombstone….”

Lohan drops the microphone. The crowd cheers as “I Am Machine” plays again throughout the arena.

Sharper: “Brittany Lohan challenging Rachel Tatum Lee for Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “She wants a fight to send her off and she wants that fight to be with Rachel Tatum Lee!”

Sharper: “She thinks Rachel is watching. I’ll be curious if she was and next week, when we’re in Las Vegas if she makes an appearance.”

Knots: “Bet on it?”

Lohan then steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. She starts to walk to the back, looking down. The crowd looks on as a “RTL!” chant begins to echo throughout the arena. The camera follows Lohan up the ramp as we cut away.

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A fire that is already set and controlled can be seen up on the big screen. The embers are crackling. The camera pans away from the fire and over to the left to reveal a taken rocking chair. It rocks back and forth slowly as the camera pans up to reveal the face of Casterillo. Those inside the arena of the Spectrum Center boo upon seeing him. He instead looks back towards the fire before speaking out, making his thoughts known to everyone.

Casterillo: “Taking Hold of the Flame is over. Tonight is supposedly the night that each and every single one of us is to feel the effects of the aftermath of that night. So, how does the last event affect me? I will make this very simple and very clear. This may shock you, but tonight, as I speak, it is not about me. It is about all of you. That is right, you.”

He pauses, his eyes moving from looking at the fire's embers over to where the camera is.

Casterillo: “Who is this YOU that I speak of? Oh it is all of you, but a few of you I will address specifically. The first being Tommy Valentine, being he has cried out, believing he was cheated in the qualifying match that we had alongside Alexis Quinne. Tommy, you were not cheated in any way, shape or form. So many of you simple-minded humans have come to me and asked why I am here if my main purpose is not to win matches and be successful and go for championships. I did nothing wrong. I seized the opportunity when the time was right and cashed in, picking up the pinfall on Miss Quinne. It is like you feel entitled. It is like you thought you would automatically advance to the Taking Hold of the Flame Battle Royal because you are Tommy Valentine. You should know as a wrestling veteran Tommy that it does not work like that. Hell, LIFE does not work like that. I do not need to say any more to you, being you only made yourself look pathetic by crying out on social media.”

Casterillo pauses.

Casterillo: “Speaking of crying out brings me to Konrad Raab. Ever since he first wanted a match against me he has been crying out for help. Hell, he has been crying out for help for YEARS it seems. Konrad, you were so desperate to have your match against me, and when you finally got it at Retribution, you just could not control yourself. I knew that was going to happen. I was in your head long before you even walked down that ramp to face me that night. THAT is yet another reason for why I did not want to face you on your schedule, because I knew you could not handle it. I knew you could not handle the pressure, and lo and behold, you caved. You caved at Taking Hold of the Flame too, even though you were one-third of the reason for why I did not advance further on into the night. You were the one that fed me right to Glory Braddock and Owen Cruze, but shortly thereafter you paid for your sin. Later on the other two paid as well. In the end, NONE of the three of you responsible for eliminating me got what you wanted. You got the same fate I got. YOU GOT NOTHING!”

Again Casterillo takes a moment to calm down. He looks back at the crackling fire and it seems to soothe him. When he turns back around he actually grins a little, which is extremely rare.

Casterillo: “Owen, you have always believed that you deserve to rub shoulders with the upper echelon of SCW. I still do not see it. I know you can say the same thing about me, but I do not care about your thoughts. I already said this is not about me, so let us make this about you for these few moments. Whatever you end up doing at Rise To Greatness, it is already a known fact that you will not be satisfied, no matter what outcome befalls you. You will never be happy until you are the SCW World Champion, standing on top of the world. That is fine, but everyone knows why you want to be there. You want to continue your family legacy, and that is just not the best of reasons Owen. You should be carving your own path, create your own future, and create your own legacy. You are young yet and have had to face so much. I can relate some. Just do not make the mistakes that so many others have made. Yes that is right, I am offering advice, because really I have no hatred towards you. Go ahead and do what you have to do.”

Casterillo pauses again as the crowd boos.

“That leaves you Glory. You are supposed to be The Best In The World, correct? No. If you were The Best In The World, you would have won the Battle Royal. Hell, you would not have even BEEN in the Battle Royal as you would currently be the SCW World Champion. You are quite simply delusional, and the one thing that you believe a lot of others are, a tyrant. You are the one that is going forcing your word upon others as if it were gospel. I have news for you. You need to be careful with who you go after, and also with who you try to assist. Konrad, as much of a loose cannon that he is, can make his own decisions, if he would put his mind to it. So that already in and of itself is proof that you need to take a step back and maybe, just maybe Glory, worry about your damn self! You made it worse by coming after me for no rhyme or reason. Thus, let us make this all about YOU. Shall we?”

He pauses one last time, but this time it is a very brief pause.

Casterillo: “Let us see, hell let the whole world see if you can put all of your bad decisions aside, put all of your matters in the wrestling company you own aside, put all your personal matters aside... for the biggest night of the year.”

He reaches his left hand behind him on the rocking chair and pulls out a photo of Glory Braddock.

Casterillo: “Rise to Greatness, let that be the night where Glory will cease to exist.”

Casterillo lazily sends the paper towards the fire. The camera pans off of him and slowly to the blaze. Within a few moments the photo has been enveloped by the flames and burns out as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Knots: “Looks like he’s back and obsessed with Glory Braddock.”

Sharper: “But the question is what will she think? What will others think? Rumour has it that she has a lot on her mind.”

Dustin Adams vs. Goddard

The arena is plunged into total darkness causing the crowd to buzz, the questions are answered when the tron above the stage illuminates while the sound of wind blowing over the P.A System. The picture on the screen is that of the desert sand, but it’s not long before we hear the rattling sound of a curled-up snake... The footage starts to pan upwards to reveal more of the desert, but the focus is on the snake slithering towards the screen, the Rattlesnake moves closer and closer and then wastes no time at all before striking at the screen...

Then as if on cue Johnny Cash’s “God’s Gonna Cut you Down” hits over the P. A System, while the music begins to build upwards with the guitar strumming away a smoke like fog begins to haze its way onto the stage as the lights shift in colour to a fiery amber… With it a shadowy figure begins to casually walk out among the smoky haze to reveal Goddard himself dressed in his leather trench coat, Stetson hat and bandanna over his face...

Dishevelled voice: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Ya’ll heard the whispers, ya’ll listened to the tales but allow us to inform ya that “The Legend is Very Real...” Hailing from the wastelands of Texas, better known as Tombstone…He is “THE HELLBILLY” … JOHN GODDARD!!”

The crowd’s reaction is incredibly mixed as he stands on the stage looking out from under his hat, he then removes the bandanna and cracks a smile before nodding and walking down to the ring with a confidence of one like himself. Fans reach out to touch him, but he pays them no mind if they manage to do just that. After rolling into the ring he rises to one knee and looks out to the crowd again before pulling himself up using the ropes before walking over to a corner and removing his jacket before standing on the second corner and nodding one more time.

Sharper: “Goddard may have his mind on something else. That something else may be Adam Allocco or Alistaire Allocco. Especially after Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Knots: “Better turn his attention to what’s in front of him tonight. I may not care for him, but I’m sure as hell not going to have a go at Dustin Adams!”

“Seizure of Power” hits the speakers as olive lights flicker around the arena, smoke and sparks fills the entrance ramp as Dustin Adams steps into the smoke. He allows it to cover him before letting out a primal roar and extending his arms up and looking focused.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. On his way to the ring, from Detroit, Michigan, he is Dustin Adams!”

He slowly walks down towards the ring and hops up onto the apron and quickly into the ring looking ready for a fight. He loosens up in the ring before getting ready to face Goddard.

Sharper: “Dustin Adams may be very unhappy. Still, I’m sure, smarting from losing the TV Title to Katie Steward.”

Knots: “And Goddard’s mentee? I don’t know what to say. Goddard is almost a protector for Peyton Rice who just won the title earlier tonight!”

The bell sounds and Goddard and Adams look at one another and Goddard then moves forward as Adams moves in and nails Goddard in the ribs. Adams pushes him back into the corner and nails him with a hard right and then a left before nailing him a hard forearm to the jaw. Adams then grabs Goddard and turns and hits a hip toss. Goddard rolls over. He then shakes his head and starts to get up and Adams runs across at Goddard. Goddard moves out of the way. Adams hits the turnbuckles. He turns around and Goddard nails him with a hard right and then a chop. The crowd woos. Adams grabs Goddard by the hair and Goddard nails him with a throat thrust. Adams staggers back.

Sharper: “This is a scrappy contest. A fight.”

Knots: “As long as it’s not a prison fight. If it is, that’s to Adams’ advantage. I figure he’s been in a few.”

Sharper: “I’m sure he has. Formerly incarcerated in the Alger Correctional Facility in Michigan.”

Goddard then kicks him in the ribs. He grabs Adams and tries to spin him around into the corner. Adams turns and Goddard kicks him again. He then nails him with a hard right and then grabs him and sends him face first into the top turnbuckle. Adams turns and Goddard nails him with a hard right and then another and another. The referee calls for a break.

Goddard grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Adams spins through and sends him in. Goddard hits the corner and steps out and Adams grabs him by the throat with a double choke. He steps forward and hoists him up and throws him overhead. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Overhead choke throw suplex and Goddard finding out that one of the big things he gives away to Adams is strength and size.”

Knots: “Goddard may have the experience, but this seems to be a different type of fight. Either that or Adams just wants to punish Goddard!”

Goddard starts to slowly gets up and turns around and Adams scoops him up and hits a sidewalk slam. He pulls back on the legs.

Goddard pushes him off and rolls over. Adams turns and pulls himself up. Goddard starts to get up and Adams stomps him in the back of the head. Goddard rolls over. Adams stomps him again. Goddard moves to the ropes and Adams grabs the top rope and places his foot on the side of Goddard’s head and press down. The referee calls for the break.

Adams steps off and walks around the ring.

Sharper: “Just stepping on Goddard’s head.”

Knots: “It was effective. Have you ever had a three-hundred pounder stand on your head?”

Sharper: “I have not.”

Knots: “I need to take you out some time!”

Adams walks over to Goddard as Goddard grabs at the ropes and Adams just throws him back. Goddard rolls through. Adams runs over and clotheslines him down. He turns and goes for the pin.

Goddard kicks out. Adams just shakes his head and grabs him by the hair, dragging him to his feet. He then whips him into the ropes. Goddard bounces off and ducks a boot from Adams. Goddard bounces off the other side and Adams turns and Goddard jumps up and spins through with the Switchblade. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Goddard using his agility. Jumping up and spinning through and forcing Adams to the mat.”

Knots: “Big man is getting up though!”

Goddard gets up and Adams turns and Goddard hits a European uppercut and then another before kicking him in the ribs. He turns and runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a running knee lift. Adams falls over and down to the mat and Goddard goes for the pin.

Adams kicks out. Adams slowly gets up and Goddard looks at him. He then goes to hoist him up onto his shoulders. The crowd roars, but Adams slides down. He then shoves Goddard into the ropes. Goddard bounces off and Adams reaches out to grab him, but Goddard jumps up and wraps himself around his arms and hits the Snake Bite. The crowd ohs. Adams rolls through and falls to the mat before Goddard rolls him over and hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Adams driven down with the Snake Bite.”

Knots: “Adams may be out! He just dropped after he rolled through!”

Sharper: “Cover!”

The crowd cheers. Goddard rolls off.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, the Hellbilly, John Goddard!”

Sharper: “Adams dazed and Goddard taking advantage. He can just do so much damage in so many ways. That experience all the difference tonight!”

Knots: “Adams dropped down and he had no answer!”

Goddard gets up and has his arm raised. The crowd cheers as he looks around. He then steps back and steps through the ropes. He drops down to the floor and starts to walk to the back. The cameras follow him toward the back for a few moments before a shot of a rattlesnake striking the camera comes up on the screen.

Backstage, the scene opens up to have Jessica Winters standing at the SCW interview area and we see Owen Cruze standing with her. The crowd cheers seeing her.

Jessica: “I am here with Owen Cruze and Owen, you’ve had a noteworthy last couple of weeks in your personal life. That’s not my business, but you made your return at Taking Hold of the Flame, having yet another impressive effort before falling short-“

Owen: “Look, I don’t want to talk about that.”

Jessica: “Alright-“

Owen: “No. It’s not that we shouldn’t talk about that. I want to talk about the fact that I’m standing here and I’ve been watching things. I’m nineteen years old and I seem to be more mature than some. I seem to have a better sense of right and wrong. I actually seem to stand for SOMETHING that actually should matter.”

Owen pauses.

Owen: “I deal with some things in the last couple of weeks that frankly I hope no one else ever has to go through…”

Owen pauses, looking down, clearly composing himself.

Owen: “We have Hall of Famers in comas. We have champions with no honour. We have people who are conning people with fake cheques. We have monsters threatening anyone and everyone, including me. And here I am. And I’m ready to take it ALL on.”

Owen pauses for a moment.

Owen: “People need to accept what they have and appreciate what they have too. But it seems like a lot of people don’t have that.”

Owen pauses for a moment.

Owen: “You can’t be innocent forever. And in the last month, I realized that I wish we were. And it changes how you see things.”

Owen turns.

Jessica: “Owen! What do you mean?”

Owen turns and heads off as Jessica watches him leave and then turns to the camera, trying to figure out what happened as we cut to commercial.

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Breakdown returns as we see Bree Lancaster talking to Scott Burnside backstage as Sasha walks over to her. Bree turns and scoffs at her.

Bree: “Oh good…I needed a laugh tonight.”

Sasha: “You may be interested in what I have to say.”

Bree: “Going to hail Selena as something great again. Maybe give her a title shot.”

Sasha: “Well Sienna’s card is free…maybe we can have that perfect main event you and her were talking about.”

Bree: “Would need the title and we both know Sienna should not just get a rematch, but should be champion now.”

Sasha: “And that first part may still happen. Just people’s mitigating actions seem to make that harder to agree to.”

Bree: “Why are you here?”

Sasha: “Because…next week, on Breakdown, I’m going to let you put up or shut up. You have Giovanni Aries for the US Championship.”

A smile forms on Bree’s face.”

Bree: “You serious?”

Sasha: “Yes…”

Bree: “Then make sure you have a new title ready next week. You’ll finally have me back as a champion, where I should’ve been from the start.”

Sasha: “This time, don’t just give up.”

Bree: “I didn’t give up!”

Sasha walks off as Bree watches her leave before turning to Scott and smiling as Breakdown cuts away.

Sharper: “Big news. Next week, US Title on the line. Giovanni Aries defending against Bree Lancaster on Breakdown!”

Knots: “Adding with that is that we’re going to find out the first member of the SCW Hall of Fame, Class of 2019!”

Sharper: “A big night next week. It’s been a big night tonight too.”

We then cut backstage to see Owen Cruze walking backstage away from Amy Chastaine. Amy turns to Aaron Blackbourne who is with her.

Aaron: “Don’t worry. I’ll take his mind off things. Just-“

Amy: “He needs someone. So thank you.”

Aaron: “Friends gotta stick together.”

Amy nods. Aaron turns and heads off after Owen.

Aaron: “Owen! Wait up!”

Sharper: “Looks like Amy Chastaine, who is the mother of Owen’s girlfriend, clearly concerned. Aaron Blackbourne has been a good friend for a while for Owen.”

Knots: “Neither booked. Maybe best to clear one’s head. Owen’s clearly irked by everything going on and what he’s been through. Clearly the death of a family member hit him hard and this time of the year…horrible time to be unfocused.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, let’s go backstage to Jessica Winters who is hopefully going to get a word with Glory Braddock.

The scene cuts to another part of the backstage area to show Jessica Winters outside of another locker room.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. Let’s see if I can get a hold of Glory Braddock.”

Jessica knocks on the door. She waits a moment.

Jessica: “Glory! It’s Jessica Winters. Could we get a comment?”

She waits a moment. Jessica knocks on the door again. It opens and Glory Braddock sticks her head out.

Jessica: “Glory, could I-“

Glory: “No. In fact, I have something to think about.”

Jessica: “Is it Casterillo? Konrad? Damian?”

Glory just smiles at Jessica before closing the door. Jessica steps back and turns before she stops as Jake Starr walks over to her and leans on the wall next to her. The crowd erupts in cheers. Jessica turns to him.

Jessica: “Jake Starr!”

Starr: “That’s my name. At least I think it is. I was trying to get into Tommy Valentine’s locker room earlier, but it seems like he was having a bit too much fun. A lot of people seem to have had some fun while I was away.”

Jessica: “You returned at Taking Hold of the Flame. You made an impact and was in the final four.”

Starr: “Yeah. But not quite good enough. Not the very end. And as I said, a lot of people are having fun…and without me. And guess what. I’m back! It’s Rise to Greatness season and I feel like having some fun too. So SCW…”

Starr waves at the camera.

Starr: “I’m back. So who wants a shot.”

Starr smirks and turns and walks off. Jessica watches him leave.

We then see Peyton Rice with her TV Championship smiling as Alistaire Allocco walks over to her. Peyton looks up.

Peyton: “Look…”

She smiles holding up to her title.

Alistaire: “It looks…uh…beautiful…pretty…yeah…fits you.”

Peyton: “Thank you, Ali. Hopefully soon you’ll be holding a title again too.”

Alistaire: “Hopefully. SCW needs more champions to look up to. More than….you.”

We then see Alistiare looks up.

Alistaire: “I should leave.”

Peyton turns as Goddard starts to head over.

Peyton: “Ali, stay.”

Goddard: “Boy…what are you doing?”

Alistaire: “Con…congratulating her.”

Goddard turns to Peyton.

Peyton: “It’s fine.”

Alistaire: “Congratulations to you too sir.”

Goddard: “Hmmm…perhaps I was right to not ruin your moment at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Alistaire: “I appreciate that.”

???: “Oh sh-!”

Goddard, Alistaire and Peyton turn to see Adam Allocco standing down the hallway. Goddard steps forward.

Adam: “I’ll talk to you later, son!”

Adam heads off as Alistaire stops Goddard, grabbing his arm.

Goddard: “Get your hands your hands off me…”

Alistaire: “With all due respect, I will not sacrifice my father…even with his faults.”

Goddard and Alistaire share a tense stare.

Peyton: “It’s fine, he’s gone….”

Alistaire: “I should leave…congratulations again…Pey Pey.”

Alistaire coughs nervously as he turns and heads off. Peyton smiles a bit as Goddard watches him leave.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. Twin Magic vs. Infamous then comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Months in the making. They don’t like each other. They don’t trust each other. Infamous faces Twin Magic in our main event, next on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

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Twin Magic vs. Infamous

"You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
It's getting dark and its all too quiet
And I can't trust anything now
And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake
Holding my breathe, won't lose you again
Something's made your eyes go cold"

Phillips: “The following contest is your main event of the evening, scheduled for onefall and for TV time remaining. First, they are The Phoenix" Marie Jones and “The Wildcard” Kimberly Williams, Twin Magic!”

A spotlight shines down at the top of the entrance ramp. Pyro goes off. Then Marie Annabelle Jones steps through the curtain, wearing her ring gear and her signature black leather jacket. Kimberly comes out next, standing beside her, wearing almost identical looking clothes, just minus the leather jacket. A broad, somewhat condescending grin is on her face as she gaze out at the fans in the arena who cheer loudly mainly for Kim. The Tron shows images of her striking at her opponents with her finishing and signature moves as the lyrics of "Haunted" by Taylor Swift begin to flow through the arena. Marie and Kim begin to make their way down towards the ring to loud cheering from the fans mainly for Kim. As for Marie herself, she stops to slap a few high fives with fans, recognizing them as they cheer her. Then her focus is solely on the ring and the determined stride with which she walks tells that story. Marie hops up onto the ring apron. She strikes a sultry and sexy pose for the audience. Kim just slides into the ring from underneath the bottom rope. Marie turns and leaps over the top rope and into the ring. She then hops up onto the second turnbuckle of the nearby corner and holds her arms up high into the air, getting a reaction from the crowd.

Sharper: “This has been a long time coming. Twin Magic is part of the reason Katya did not win, at least if you ask Infamous. Meanwhile, Twin Magic don’t care for Infamous at all.”

Knots: “And I’m looking forward to this. Someone like Kim can mess with Ravyn in a big way. That’s going to be fun to watch!”

There’s a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. The lights return slowly and dimly in a crimson hue as a boos spread throughout the arena, then without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...

"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"

The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...

"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."

“Indestructible” By Disturbed hits over the P.A system causing the crowd to erupt into a sea of boos as they know who is about to make their presence felt. The curtains part as Ravyn Taylor walks out onto the stage with a ring jacket on, followed by Christy Matthews with a red hood pulled up over her head. Christy stands in the middle of the stage with her arms outstretched in a crucifix pose as Ravyn walks to the edge of the stage, looking out over the sea of hatred from the fans. The curtains part again as Christopher Richter and Alexander Crowe make their way onto the stage, the former standing just a step behind Christy, looking ready to see off any fans that get too close to her.

Philips: “And their opponents, making their way to the ring, being accompanied by Christopher Richter and Alexander Crowe, they are Christy Matthews and Ravyn Taylor. They are Infamous!”

Christy begins walking down to the ring, with Richter acting as her second. Meanwhile, Ravyn smiles proudly as she and Alexander Crowe begin walking to the ring. Christy climbs up the outside of the ring apron and ascends the outside of the turnbuckles, extending her arms again in the mock crucifix pose before pulling her hood down and looking slowly around. Meanwhile, Crowe slides into the ring and sits on the middle rope, lifting the top rope as well as Ravyn steps up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the apron before stepping between the ropes. She gives Crowe a kiss, to more boos from the crowd, before stepping up onto the turnbuckles on the opposite side of the ring as Christy and removing her jacket slowly, tossing it to her husband before looking down at herself admiringly. Christy vaults into the ring while Ravyn steps down and the two gather in the corner, with Christy handing off her cloak to Richter, who stands in the corner as protection while Christy crouches down beside Ravyn, who sits in the corner with a smirk on her face.

Sharper: “Christy and Ravyn seem to be on the same page. Meanwhile, they’ve been teaming more and more and that’s bad news for anyone across the ring from them.”

Knots: “Chemistry is everything, but come on. They’re facing twins. I think they have the edge.”

Sharper: “Fair point. But you wonder if Marie may be looking to make a big impact here.”

The bell sounds as Kim lunges and chuckles and steps back. Ravyn just looks at her and slowly pulls herself up. Christy steps out as Ravyn exits the ring and Christy and Marie start to circle the ring. They then lunge and lock up in the middle of the ring and push back on one another. Marie turns into a side headlock. Christy reaches around and starts to pull Marie back into the ropes and fires her off. Marie bounces off and Christy steps forward and Marie shoulders her down. The crowd roars. Marie runs into the ropes. Christy rolls towards her. Marie cartwheels through. She ends up on her feet. Christy gets up and turns and Marie hits an arm drag. Christy rolls through and turns and Marie hits a hip toss. Christy hits the mat. Marie turns and gets a blind tag on Kim as Christy runs at Marie and Marie ducks and Christy goes right into a forearm from Kim. Kim then climbs up to the top rope and Marie drops down behind Christy to her hands and knees and Kim dives off with a clothesline, knocking Christy over Marie.

Sharper: “Kim and Marie just using their speed to make Christy Matthews unaware of virtually anything going on.”

Knots: “She has no answers and this is great!”

Sharper: “Christy is discombobulated early. Clothesline. Cover!”

Christy kicks out as Marie exits. Ravyn looks on as Kim grabs Christy and drags her up. He runs her over to the corner. Christy goes face first and turns and Kim then mockingly gets her hands up and throws a right hand to the jaw of Christy. Kim then nails a shot to the ribs before pretending to stick and move before kicking Christy again. Kim smirks as the crowd whips her across. “Kim!” chants start to echo throughout the building and Kim runs across, but Christy gets her boots up. Kim stumbles back and falls to a knee. She gets up and Christy runs out and clotheslines her down. Christy winces and walks around. Kim starts to get up and Christy kicks her in the ribs and then wrenches her arm. She jerks on it. Kim winces and reaches up, only for Christy to forearm her and then send her into the Infamous corner. She tags in Ravyn. The crowd roars as Ravyn enters and looks at Kim. She then stomps her in the chest and then again and again and again.

Shraper: “Ravyn teeing off as Christy showing some experience. Getting control and now Infamous in control.”

Knots: “Time to see what Kim can do with Ravyn. They’ve had some fun at her expense in the past. Abigail Lindsay and Cassidy Carter also have been targeting her.”

Sharper: “I’m just stunned Ravyn didn’t come out with the interim World Title to rub that into people’s faces.”

Ravyn backs up and Christy drops down and chokes Kim. Marie yells at the referee as Ravyn keeps his attention. Christy lets go as the crowd boos as Ravyn then steps over and stomps Kim in the face. She then grabs Kim and drags her out and hits a snapmare. Kim rolls to her back. Ravyn then hits an elbow drop and goes for the pin.

Kim kicks out. Ravyn then grabs Kim and drags her up and turns and runs her back over to the corner. The crowd boos as Ravyn tags in Christy. Christy enters as Ravyn exits. Christy then hits a shoot kick to the chest and then another one. Kim falls out to her hands and knees.

Sharper: “Christy and Ravyn are brutalizing Kim Williams.”

Knots: “Kim may love having fun and joking about things, but this isn’t turning out for her. Infamous just want to win.”

Kim starts to get up and Christy grabs her and hits a Saito suplex. She then goes for the pin.

Kim kicks out as Marie paces a bit. Christy then turns and grabs Kim. She pulls her up and wrenches her arm. She then whips her into the corner. Christy runs after and nails her with a running clothesline. Kim winces and nearly falls out, but Christy turns and grabs her and whips her across. Christy runs after, but Kim jumps over the top rope at the last moment and onto the apron before pulling Christy by the arm and into the top rope. Kim drops to the floor. She turns and rolls back in and Christy turns around and Kim runs over to her and hooks her up before hitting a Lightning Spiral. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Kim catches Christy with a hell of a move. Shades of Ace Marshall!”

Knots: “Yeah, but time for Marie to have some fun!”

Kim rolls over and lunges, tagging in Marie. Christy rolls over and stirs and Marie climbs up to the top rope. She dives off and lands on Christy’s shoulders and snaps her off with a frankensteiner. The crowd cheers. Marie turns and runs over and goes for Ravyn. Ravyn hops down before getting struck. Marie turns and runs over to Christy and grabs her and pulls her up before pushing her into the ropes and firing her off. Ravyn hops up and blinds tags herself in. Christy bounces off and Marie catches her by the arm, ducks under and grabs Christy’s head and hits a neckbreaker. Marie gets up and Ravyn catches her with the Bust of Pallas. Ravyn dives onto Marie for the pin.

Kim breaks it up. The crowd roars. Kim starts to get up and grabs Ravyn and clubs her in the back and then again and again. The crowd roars as Marie slowly stirs. Kim knees her in the ribs and then hits a vertical suplex. Christy starts to get up and Kim runs and clotheslines her over the top rope.

Sharper: “Kim trying to clear the ring. Twin Magic may be about to pull off a hell of a trick and beat Infamous!”

Knots: “Ravyn’s getting up though. Better act fast!”

Ravyn gets up and lunges at Kim, but Marie clubs her in the back. Ravyn falls into the ropes and bounces off and Kim catches her with a superkick. Ravyn spins off and into a kick from Marie. Kim steps back. Marie connects with Fire & Ice. As she does though, Alexander Crowe hops onto the apron. The crowd boos as the official tells him to get down. Kim steps forward, but the crowd roars as Abigail Lindsay pulls Kim out of the ring to the floor. The crowd roars and Abigail runs her into the steel steps. The top half bowls over as Abigail then turns and grabs Kim and hits a DDT on the bottom half of the steel steps. The crowd ohs and Kim rolls to the floor. Abigail then gets up.

Sharper: “Abigail Lindsay assaulting Kim Williams?!”

Knots: “I thought she was going after Ravyn!”

Sharper: “Cassidy before. Now Kim!”

Knots: “Is she getting rid of anyone else going after Ravyn?”

Marie gets up and runs over to Alexander Crowe. He knocks him down and Marie looks around. Abigail turns and starts to head to the back. Marie notices her and looks at her confused as Ravyn stirs and winces before Marie turns around and Ravyn grabs her and jumps up and hits the Evolutionary Synthesis. The crowd ohs and Marie hits the mat. The crowd boos as Ravyn hooks the leg.

The bell sounds. The crowd boos more.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Christy Matthews and Ravyn Taylor, Infamous!”

Sharper: “Infamous dodging a bullet as Ravyn Taylor catches Marie.”

Knots: “No retribution or redemption or whatever you want to call it for Marie. But now Abigail Lindsay going after Twin Magic!”

Sharper: “Lindsay taking out Kim Williams and Ravyn Taylor just needs the opening. I don’t get this and now more questions as we head down the road to Rise to GreatnessXVI!”

Ravyn Taylor gets up as Crowe helps her up. Christy re-enters the ring with Richter and Ravyn looks around, smirking. Kim Williams remains down at ringside as the scene slowly fades to black…