“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

I'm thinking about the old me

'Cause I've been feeling empty

I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Minerva with Konrad Raab standing tall in the ring. Following this is Cid Turner punching CHBK in the concourse. Katie Steward hitting the Save the Queen on Ace Marshall follows.

I think I lost my memory

I can't remember carefree

And all my days turn into fight or flight

Owen Cruze hitting the Clarity on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Asher Hayes and Cid Turner coming out of their A/C unit.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Asher Hayes holding the SCW World Championship with Cid Turner and Holly Adams stepping behind him follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear

Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear

'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)

Trying to get back to who I used to be

Where is the old me?

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Deep in the heart of Texas, on the heels of the most wild and chaotic Taking Hold of the Flame in SCW history, we welcome you to Breakdown!”

The cameras pan the crowd a bit longer, showing some more fans before cutting to the entrance way.

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens. A few moments pass before Selena Frost walks out from the back, holding the SCW World Championship, her wife Deanna by her side. Jessica Winters stands in the ring.

Winters: “Fans, please welcome, your new World Champion, Selena Frost!”

The crowd cheers as Selena Frost looks around the arena as Deanna smiles next to her. Blue and white pyro shoots out from both sides of the stage and high in the air as the crowd cheers some more. Selena Frost heads to the ring with Deanna.

Sharper: “Selena Frost catching Cid in the same hold that he beat Datura with at Be Careful What You Wish For and now, Cid Turner, no longer champion. Selena Frost on top of the world!”

Knots: “Pure joy last night. She was over the moon. She’s been dreaming of this for years and now will defend the SCW World Championship against Ace Marshall at Rise to Greatness XVIII!”

Selena and Deanna reach the ring and Deanna runs up the steel steps and then sits on the ropes, holding them open for Selena. Selena walks up the steel steps and then steps into the ring, smiling at her wife. She gets up and throws the title up with her right arm as the crowd cheers some more. Deanna applauds as Selena looks around and enjoys the roar of the crowd. She takes a deep breath and turns to Jessica. The music fades out as the crowd continues to cheer, while there are a few boos that trickle through.

Winters: “Selena…congratulations are in order. I know how much this meant for you. To be this close to something you’ve wanted for years…but this had an extra special dimension. Your wife, Deanna is back with you.”

Selena turns to Deanna and smiles as the crowd cheers a bit.

Selena: “Jessica…many may not know but the last two years, while I was fighting with my sister, Regan…while we were completing her dreams and I loved everyone minute of it, I was incomplete. My wife, wrongfully convicted over something she did not commit…She was away from me. And all I could keep thinking about is how I wanted ONE thing…one thing that became more and more important to me when Regan Street was injured by Xander Valentine. That I wanted nothing more than to win the World Title one more time, head into Rise to Greatness…and with my wife back at my side.”

Selena pauses.

Selena: “People have talked about how that’s ridiculous. And Cid Turner, his issues with Asher and Holly aside, the slap in the face he gave all of us, he still showed he was elite. And I didn’t know if I would get it done. I’ve had a long two years. The fights against Xander, the losing the US Title…to losing Regan. To stand here, with my dream almost complete…only one thing left to do…to march into Rise to Greatness and BEAT Ace Marshall. Well I can’t believe it, but here I am! BELIEVE IT!”

The crowd roars as Selena looks around. The camera focuses on the World Title on her shoulder.

Selena: “And now…I have to get that step done. I can give all of the cliches. I can talk about how important this main event is. How it’s a dream…that’s not just the dream…that right now, I have everything, everything I would ever need…”

Selena looks at Deanna.

Selena: “And I need to keep it. I need to keep it…and regain the pride people have in this title. By being the champion people stand behind. Not someone who is going to let their friends walk over them. Not someone who allows their friend to claim they’re co-champion, as Asher Hayes showed his true colours at Taking Hold of the Flame. And I have everything I need to do this-“

???: “Wait! Wait! Are you sure? Are you REEEEEEEEEALLY sure?”

The crowd buzzes and then cheers as Lexy Chapel walks out from the back. Selena turns and looks down, shaking her head. Lexy Chapel has a microphone in her hand as she heads down the rampway.

Lexy: “Sel? I can call you Sel. It’s better for marketing. Totally more badass. Sel Frost! See…I just made sure half the pregnant people here are going to name their kid that. Boy or girl. Are there pregnant people here? Anyway…we can figure that out later. We have more pressing things.”

Selena: “Lexy…I’m not interested in anything you’re selling and sorry, but given that you represent Ace…and last time he and I tangled, he was happy to take advantage of numbers…”

Lexy: “Pish-posh! This is worth it. I heard you…this…this is special. It really is!”

Lexy points to the ring before walking up the steel steps and entering into the ring. Selena looks at her as Lexy steps up.

Lexy: “Now, I know you don’t trust me, but I swear, I’m only half CHBK…my mother was a saint and I’m here LEGIT! Totally LEGIT! BELIEVE IT!”

Lexy smiles as Selena just watches her. Deanna stands next to Selena, hands on her hips.

Lexy: “And well, I heard your story about how this is the dream come true. You’re back with your wife, you’re main eventing Rise to Greatness. You’re the World Champion and that’s all great. Really it is. Super huge! But come on, it can be better. And you know how it could be better…if it’s LEXIFIED!”

Sharper: “Are you kidding me?”

Knots: “Selena Frost Icewater could sell.”

Selena rolls her eyes a bit.

Lexy: “So think about this…up in lights…LEXY CHAPEL PRESENTS…Ace Marshall vs. Selena Frost! The first WHOLLY Lexy Chapel Production. The LEXCELLENT Main event, wholly made up of Lexy’s Angels!”

Lexy nods and smiles.

Lexy: “How about that? Can you not see it? The merch! All of those new Sel Frosts…they’re going to buy it. You’ll be part of something TRULY amazing. I mean EVERYONE can understand that. Not everyone has a falsely convicted wife. But everyone WISHES they had a Lexy. It’s just fact. And-“

Selena: “Stop!”

The crowd cheers a bit. Lexy looks around and then smiles, extending her arms.

Selena: “I don’t need Lexy Chapel presenting me. I don’t need her signing me up for agreements to be a hit person without telling me. I don’t need her focusing more on merchandising then what I’m here for and that is THIS.”

Selena points to the World Title.

Selena: “If Ace is fine with that, great. You can release all of the Lexy Chapel Present An Acehole and you can make your millions-“

Lexy: “I think you got me all wrong. That’s all great, but come on…you’re the World Champ! And don’t you want to know, win or lose, you’ll still be hanging out with the gold still. Keep an eye on it. I won’t do that Cid/Asher shenanigans. Please…totally better than Holly. My clients don’t need life coaching. Takes off some of the pressure-“

Selena: “Lexy…I thrive under pressure. Last year, Regan and I stood eye to eye with our destiny when if we lost, her dream was over. Years before that…I stood toe to toe with Vixen Cain, with EVERYTHING on the line…and I won. So Lexy…I don’t need a safety net…I just need to get to the ring at Rise to Greatness and I will beat Ace Marshall!”

Lexy: “Okay, okay, okay…”

Lexy backs up and steps through the ropes, her hands up. She then turns and drops to the floor. She then stops and turns back to Selena.

Lexy: “Just hope you’re not going to embarrass anyone like when Regan beat YOU with everything on the line…BELIEVE IT!...Cause Lexy does!”

Lexy smiles and turns and heads off. Selena just watches as Lexy heads off. Jessica turns to her. Selena turns to the microphone as Lexy smiles as she heads to the back.

Selena: “Doubt me all you want…I’ve beat Ace Marshall before and I’ll do it and complete my DREAM. BELIEVE IT!”

“Kings and Queens” by Ava Max plays. The crowd cheers. Lexy heads to the back as Selena turns and throws her arms up, and the World Title, to show off to the crowd.

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel trying a bit of a marketing pitch/headgame!”

Knots: “Yeah…I don’t think that was on the up and up. But whatever. It’s Lexy Chapel!”

Sharper: “And Selena Frost is not going to deviate. She knows how big this is for her. And that’s on her. She doesn’t need Lexy for that. But you wonder what Ace Marshall is going to say in response!”

Selena continues to pose in the ring.

The scene cuts to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots here at ringside and as you can tell, Rise to Greatness looming in the background. Lexy Chapel already trying to get her hands on Selena Frost, presumably to help herself!”

Knots: “And getting under the skin of Selena a bit, but Selena’s set. She’s looking for one thing – to walk out still World Champion at Rise to Greatness.”

Sharper: “We expect to hear from Ace Marshall later tonight too, the winner of the 2021 Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal, but as I said at the top of the show, we are coming off one of the wildest Taking Hold of the Flame’s in SCW history.”

Knots: “And one that people are going to talk about for a long, long time.”

Sharper: “We’ll be going through some of that, but we have breaking news to pass along here. At Taking Hold of the Flame, Giovanni Aries played everyone and stunned us. Using two fake names, he attacked Mr. D and forced him to the ring.”

“Take Hold of the Flame” by Queensryche plays as the Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen. We see a still of Giovanni Aries dragging Mr. D to the ring, before cutting to a still of him pushing Mr. D into the ring.

Knots: “He brought the boss to the ring and he said he’d make the boss go through everything he puts SCW wrestlers through. He put him in the ring and then threw him immediately over the top rope. And he’s not a competitor. Hasn’t even gotten in the ring to compete in years!”

The still follows up to show Mr. D being thrown over the top rope.

Sharper: “And he landed on his legs. We’re told that he tweaked his ankle upon landing along with some bruising from the impact. Giovanni Aries then promptly was eliminated, but Mr. D was down. Officials helped him to the back.”

We see a still of officials helping Mr. D to the back.

Knots: “Giovanni made his message. But after D was sent to the back, and being worked on by trainers, after Taking Hold of the Flame went off the air, he had another visitor.”

The Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen.

AFTER TAKING HOLD OF THE FLAME:

We see Mr. D lying on an examination table in the area as the trainer works on Mr. D’s ankle, pressing on it. Mr. D winces. We then hear a commotion as we see Owen Cruze force his way into the trainer’s room.

Owen: “Well how about that? How does it feel? Dumped over the top rope…feeling great? Huh? And the thirty-nine of us that were out there risking our ass. Maybe you’ll figure it out…oh wait…no you won’t.”

Trainer: “Owen…please-“

Owen: “No! Let’s talk now. Enjoy being out there D?”

Owen gets up and gets right in Mr. D’s face.

Owen: “You’re probably loving that I’m not going Rise to Greatness to challenge for the title! Right? Huh! Huh!”

Owen leans over Mr. D.

Trainer: “I need help in here!”

Owen: “Probably enjoying the money you made tonight. All on my back! All on our back! And too bad you’re not crippled. You stand over us, puppetmaster. Well, you know what, D…how about you now enjoy some more of how it feels to be me the last few years! Huh!”

Owen then climbs up onto the table and stands on the table for stepping on Mr. D’s chest and looking at him.

Trainer: “Help!”

Owen: “Like this…under my foot, like you and your family have treated me for years! After I SAVED THIS F[BLEEP] COMPANY! [BLEEP} YOU!”

Owen steps off as officials run into the room and Dean Black grabs Owen and pulls him off. Officials then pull him away.

Owen: “GET THE HINT NOW! Huh! Can’t defend yourself. Just like we couldn’t do ANYTHING about how you WASTE PURE TALENT like me!”

Dean: “Get him out!”

Dean barks his orders as Owen is forced out of the trainer’s room. The Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen.

We open up back at ringside.

Sharper: “As you can see, Owen Cruze crossing lines. SCW it should be noted fined both Giovanni Aries and Owen Cruze for their actions. Giovanni Aries has paid, but Owen Cruze has not. The result, SCW earlier this week, gave him notice that he is suspended immediately until he pays the fine. Owen Cruze responded with this statement and I’m going to read it out…”

Sharper looks at a printed sheet in front of him.

Sharper: “There are a couple of expletives before he says he will not be paying the fine. He never will. He’s made enough money for SCW that that is services rendered. If this is how it’s going to be, he will remain at home, sit out his contract and looks forward to his new freedom when he’s no longer affiliated with SCW. He ends off with Eff you SCW, Eff you D and Eff you anyone who enables this.”

Sharper turns to Knots.

Knots: “So he’s walking? Second last in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal and then he throws a tantrum and again, blaming SCW. You know what…enjoy the time away. I hope you enjoy being blacklisted in professional wrestling!”

Sharper: “A lot of high hopes and potential for that young man. Former World Champion…but this…turning his back on his family, his fans, his friends…and now SCW.”

Sharper shakes his head.

Sharper: “I don’t know what to say. And this is just one story coming out of Taking Hold of the Flame. We’ll have an update on Syren and Asher Hayes’ suspension.”

Knots: “Something in the water in St. Louis! And we still haven’t talked about another big story regarding Chris Cannon and Minerva!”

Sharper: “Well, that…we have some footage Minerva has shared with us. We will be sharing that later. We can at least state that Chris Cannon is safe. At least physically. He’s been told to stay home tonight. Lucas Knight is here and he’ll have some comments. And that’s just the start.”

Knots: “We have a lot to discuss tonight. We also are hearing rumours about the US Championship. Shilo Valiant is looking for blood too!”

Sharper: “As mentioned, plenty to come tonight on Breakdown. All of the fallout as this time of year, everyone seems to get more intense. We’ll be back with more after this!”

The scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Lexy Chapel walking backstage. The crowd roars seeing her as she takes a few steps.

???: “Oy! Mini-BK!”

Lexy stops and turns as Adam Allocco saunters over. Lexy turns.

Lexy: “Yeah. I’m going to-“

Adam: “Whoa! Wait! Wait! You’re looking for clients and well, I figure that you need the future Adam All-Belts on your side. You saw my last two months…HISTORY making. And well…look, I saw the footage and I know you weren’t part of it, but well, you’ll need a backup plan when Ace screws up and he will. Trust me. I know. Greaternity days. He WISHES he was me and well, you can have me…What do you say?”

Lexy: “Well….uh…”

Adam: “It’s perfect. Really! We can toast it in the moment, but I have one condition.”

Lexy looks confused, before then intrigued.

Lexy: “Which is?”

Adam: “Toss Ace. Tell him to get the hell out and you’ve got a NEW champion-“

Lexy: “Uh no! I need Ace! And he’s going nowhere. Okay! And…and…and…I don’t need a drunk. So THERE!”

Lexy turns and storms off, flustered as Adam stammers a bit.

Adam: “Uh…well you’ll regret this when the Golden Boys get back our TAG TITLES! RISE TO GREATNESS! WE WANT OUR REMATCH!”

Adam turns and chuckles to himself.

Adam: “Like I was ever going to side with CHBK’s dumbass daughter. She doesn’t even offer life coaching. Holly’s so much better than her.”

Adam turns and heads off.

Cornelius Locke Isaac Thomas in action

Breakdown returns to the ring to see a man with a handlebar mustache, white cowboy hat, chaps and black trunks.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, already in the ring, from Lubbock, Texas, he is The Cowboy Wayne Derringer!”

He throws his hands up in the shape of two pistols before acting like he’s firing off repeated shots from his revolver and placing them back in his fictional holster.

Phillips: “His opponent-“

Bianca: “Shut the hell up Phillips!”

The crowd boos. The lights in the arena suddenly go out. Over the buzzing crowd there’s the low hum of a guitar, slowly building louder. The voice of Bianca Evans is heard.

Bianca: “Ladies and gentlemen…”

The crowd boos at the sound of her voice.

Bianca: “Are you ready for this show to suck a whole lot less?!”

“Black Sheep” by The Clash at Demonhead suddenly kicks in, the bass thumping loudly throughout the arena. The bottom of the stage is softly lit up and strobe lights flash around to reveal just the silhouette of a man in the middle of the stage with his back turned to the ring while the music continues to build.

“Oh yeah?”

He throws one arm out.

“Oh yeah?!”

He throws his other arm out.

“OH YEAH!”

He flexes both arms before spinning around, but the lights and music build both cut out before he reveals himself to the crowd. The bass continues to thump. With each strike of the guitar, the stage briefly lights up, giving us glimpses of the man facing the crowd. Again, the stage lights up in rhythm with the guitar. The man strikes various poses, still obscuring his face. Each flicker of the lights reveal a woman walking towards the man on stage. The arena is fully lit up as the chorus of the song hits and we see both Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas and Bianca Evans standing in the middle of the stage. Cornelius rips open the leather jacket he’s clad in to reveal his toned abs with an arrogant smirk on his face. With great confidence, he starts to make his way down the ramp, Bianca following along with a look of annoyance as she looks out into the crowd.

Phillips: “Making his way to the ring and accompanied by Bianca Evans, hailing from An Alternate Reality Where You Don’t Suck, he is Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas!”

Cornelius stops at the steel steps and looks at the nearby fans with a look of contempt as they continue to boo him. He slowly takes off his leather jacket and hands it to Bianca without even looking at her. Bianca takes it but just drops it to the floor and walks away while Cornelius makes his way up the steps, unaware of Bianca. He steps onto the apron and through the ropes before leaning back against the ropes, testing their elasticity. He walks along the ropes to get to the corner, leaning his back against the turnbuckle as his music begins to fade.

Knots: “He’s pissed off at you Sharper!”

Sharper: “What now for?”

Knots: “You called him Cornelius Locke Isaac Thomas…it’s Issac!”

Sharper: “Well, either way, he’s a legend…apparently…and he prides himself on his competitive matches and we saw some of that at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Knots: “He’s even going to give this kid a shot.”

Cornelius looks at Derringer as the bell sounds. Derringer steps out as Cornelius claps a bit, trying to get the fans behind him. He then looks at Derringer.

Cornelius: “Alright, kid. Time to give them a five star classic!”

Cornelius and Derringer lock up in the middle of the ring and then immediately turns into a side headlock. Derringer fights a moment, but quickly Cornelius spins around into a waistlock before moving into another headlock. He then drops down into a headlock takedown before rolling himself into Derringer’s legs. He nips out and then spins around. Derringer gets up and Cornelius clearly misses a dropkick before rolling and bringing his hands up. Some fans cheer as Cornelius then stands up as Derringer looks on confused and then smacks him with a couple of hard slaps to the jaw.

Cornelius: “Come on! Get your head in the game!”

Derringer then suddenly nails him with a hard right. Cornelius falls back and rolls over to the ropes. He staggers forward and Derringer nails him with another hard right. Cornelius hits the mat. He staggers up as Derringer backs up into the ropes and hits a running clothesline. Cornelius rolls over and moves to the corner.

Sharper: “Cornelius wanted to chain wrestle. Derringer said now and now just hammering away.”

Knots: “Cornelius is an odd duck. I think he just wants to have that classic.”

Sharper: “The job is to win, Knots. That’s how you make money!”

Derringer moves over to Cornelius and Cornelius kicks him in the ribs and then twists under him and hits an inverted hip toss. Derringer lands chest first and pops up to his knees and then gets up and Cornelius backs up to corner and then runs forward and hits a vicious palm blow uppercut. The crowd ohs. Cornelius goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Derringer kicks out. Cornelius gets up and grabs him and pulls him up before wrenching his arm and fluids ducking under and around him before hitting a back suplex. Derringer holds the back of his head and starts to get up and turns around as Cornelius runs into the ropes, bouncing off only for Derringer to lift him up and hit an inverted atomic drop. Cornelius jumps up and down over and over and over from the impact, holding himself as the crowd cheers. He spins around and Derringer, confused, shrugs and then grabs him and hoists him up and hits an atomic drop. On the impact with his knee, Cornelius flies forward and goes up and over the top rope, landing on his feet and going face first into the barricade. He rolls over in pain.

Sharper: “My Lord! Two vicious atomic drops!”

Knots: “Cornelius…my man…what happened? You just got shot out of a cannon!”

Derringer looks around as he then drops down to the floor. (1) He walks over and grabs Cornelius and clubs him in the back. (2) He then spins him around and rolls him not the ring. Cornelius stirs as Derringer slides back in and gets up and he runs at Cornelius, but Cornelius ducks and Derringer bounces off the ropes, only to run into the Patrick Swayze Roundhouse. The crowd ohs. Cornelius looks around and then motions to Derringer to get up. Derringer stirs.

Sharper: “Cornelius turning it around. A vicious roundhouse takes down Derringer.”

Knots: “And he’s calling for something.”

Derringer starts to get up and Cornelius walks over and grabs him and hooks his head before spinning him out only to drop him and lock in the Ballad of Lorna Dane! The crowd roars a bit as Bianca looks on, slapping the mat. Derringer struggles a moment before tapping out. Cornelius lets go and rolls over, moving to a knee and looking down. He gets up as the bell sounds and the official raises his arm.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas!”

Sharper: “Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas with the victory tonight. Impressive at Taking Hold of the Flame and impressive in his first match here on Breakdown.”

Knots: “Bianca’s now on her phone. What is she doing?”

Cornelius turns and walks over to the ropes before leaning over as Bianca holds her phone out to him. He looks around, almost distraught before dropping to the floor. He runs his hand through his hair before turning and storming off. Bianca smiles a bit as she follows after.

Sharper: “What’s that about?”

Knots: “I don’t know, but Bianca just smiled after she apparently ruined Cornelius’s day!”

Cornelius heads up the rampway.

Backstage, we see Cid Turner walking down the hallway, alone, as he has his phone in his hand. He takes a deep breath as he looks around.

Cid: “Come on…you said you’d call…you said you’d call…”

Cid paces a bit before we see Jessica Winters walking over to Cid.

Jessica: “Cid…Can I get a word?”

Cid: “No, Jessica…not, uh, not right now. I’m waiting for a call. And I know, you want to know…losing the title…and letting down Asher…and then twice, the Taking Hold of the Flame….he…look, I just need to-“

???: “Oh! You don’t want the spotlight now! Got a problem! Huh!”

We see Alexander Crowe come into the scene as Jessica backs up and Cid turns and Crowe nails him with a hard right. Cid falls over and Crowe steps up and stomps him in the back and then again and again. Cid covers up as Crowe gets a few more stomps in and officials come into view. They pull him back. Ravyn Taylor and CHBK jog into view. Ravyn just looks at Cid as he slowly looks up while in the fetal position.

Crowe: “You just stood there like useless son of a bitch that you are! Do you even have a spine?!”

Crowe backs up as Cid turns and looks up.

Cid: “Look, I-“

Ravyn: “I’d stay quiet if I were you Cid.”

Cid: “But Syren-“

Crowe: “Shut the hell up! Don’t say her name!”

Crowe moves forward, but officials stop him again and start to pull him away. Cid just gets up and holds his hands up before backing up as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“Take Hold of the Flame” plays in the background as the Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen. We see a shot of Asher posing and looking over after having eliminated Jordan Majors in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and just before the commercial break, Alexander Crowe confronted Cid Turner tonight, and here’s why. Asher Hayes eliminated Jordan Majors. He was enjoying it, admiring his elimination of a former friend.”

Knots: “And Syren came up from behind. Asher took his eyes off the prize and at this point, Cid Turner was at ringside. He tried to enter, but officials were finally getting control of some of the extra entrants.”

A still of Syren dropkicking Asher from behind is shown before we see Asher on the floor, stunned. Cid Turner, surrounded by officials, looks on shocked. The still changes to show Syren on the apron.

Sharper: “Shortly after, Syren, knocked to the apron, one of the final three with Owen Cruze and Ace Marshall. And Asher Hayes sought revenge.”

A still shows Asher Hayes setting Syren up for the piledriver before showing Syren down on the floor. We cut to show Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK now at ringside, trying to get to Cid Turner and Asher Hayes.

Knots: “Piledriver on the apron. Asher Hayes has been suspended. And hence why Cid is here alone.”

Sharper: “Well Holly Adams may be around, but that’s beside the point. We’ve heard rumblings of Ravyn Taylor seeking revenge. We’ve see Alexander Crowe trying to attack Cid and succeeding, only barely. We know Syren is in San Antonio. We have not seen her here. Fortunately, despite a history of neck issues, she’s seemingly fine. Doctors and SCW officials, however, have elected to give her several weeks away from the ring to ensure nothing crops up. A scary moment and one that casted a pall over the ending of the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

Knots: “You wonder if security is already going to be on high alert.”

Sharper: “Shouldn’t they always be these days. I know Mr. D is has been trying to regain order, but it looks like some more are trying to push and well-“

We then see Giovanni Aries saunter out from the back on the floor, next to the stage. The crowd roars before starting to boo as Giovanni steps forward and cackles. He takes a few steps forward as we then see Cain Adams and Alice Ames walk out behind him.

Sharper: “Speaking of reasons for security.”

Knots: “Oh good. We needed more derision!”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries assaulting the boss at Taking Hold of the Flame-“

Knots: “And you said he paid the fine?!”

Sharper: “He did. So there’s something else here.”

Knots: “Did he write his name in an anagram to make it hurt less?”

Giovanni Aries walks over to the rampway and steps up to the rampway as “We’re All Mad Here” by Marquis of Vaudeville starts to play. Giovanni smirks as he walks around the ring. Alice and Cain stop at the entrance way, as if standing guard. Giovanni continues to walk around the ring, running his hand along the apron before walking around the ringpost and then stopping in front of the announce tables and looking down at the location he dumped Mr. D over the top rope at Taking Hold of the Flame. He cackles.

Sharper: “Walking to the place where he threw the boss over the top rope at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Knots: “Reliving the moment in his delusional mind!”

Giovanni then turns and walks over to the steel steps and steps up them, looking down to where he drove Josh Hudson into the steps. Giovanni then stops and motions to Phillips for a microphone. Phillips looks at him before Giovanni drops down and grabs him. He threatens him before grabbing a microphone. He then turns and rolls into the ring. The crowd boos a bit as Giovanni Aries slowly gets up to his feet. He then looks around. His music fades out as he walks over to the middle of the ring. Giovanni looks around at the crowd before then bringing the microphone to his mouth.

Giovanni: “I hope the blood money is worth it….”

Giovanni cackles a bit.

Giovanni: “Because that small pittance was WORTH EVERY PENNY for what I SHOWED you and the WORLD at Taking Hold of the Flame. What I forced YOU to experience…what you do to everyone in this company to fight for your trinkets and adulation. For their opportunities…to win brownie points…to impress you, Dear Caesar!”

Giovanni looks at the camera.

Giovanni: “Did you enjoy the pain in your ankle? The rough landing…the destruction on your body from one moment….and these fans lapped it up like the sheep they are. I hope it was all worth it. It lined your pocket. Of course it was. That’s all that matters, right? Forty people danced, and you just happened to be part of it. Enjoy the rush…the pain…the SACRIFICE. You know, maybe someone in the front office will…how about that D kid. He’s got a future! Then you can be wasted like Owen Cruze was.”

Giovanni leans on the ropes.

Giovanni: “But it’s only the start…”

Giovanni cackles.

Giovanni: “I said you would taste what you’ve done to us all. But it’s ONLY the beginning. Enjoy your money. Use it to warm your cold heart by burning it. Because I took hold of MY flame…and at Rise to Greatness…I set a larger fire!”

Giovanni points to the camera and backs up.

Giovanni: “You….Lizard King….I bring it all down at Rise to Greatness….DEATH TO THE LIZARD KINGDOM!”

Giovanni cackles as he backs up and falls to his knees. The crowd boos as he continues to look at the camera, on the brink of sanity.

Sharper: “He’s now promising something for Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “After Taking Hold of the Flame…I’d take that serious as a heart attack.”

Sharper: “And you know that’s what Giovanni is intending.”

The scene cuts away.

Lexy Chapel is with her clients as Ace Marshall is in the corner, muttering to himself. Autumn Valentine looks at him a bit confused before turning to Lexy, who is having a minor conniption.

Lexy: “Okay…okay…I can figure this out.”

Autumn: “Lex…relax.”

Lexy: “I am relaxed! Don’t I look relaxed? Just because I don’t have a set plan for Rise to Greatness and now, oh yeah, I’m the manager of the Tag Team Champions of the WORLD…but now I have to manage both that and one of those champions is also fighting for the WORLD Title.”

Autumn: “We’ll figure it out. I mean…power of love and all.”

The sarcasm is clear. Ace turns.

Ace: “Relax! I mean it’s probably going to be the Golden Boys-“

Lexy: “Probably? That’s not CERTAIN Ace. That’s not what it means. If only Kat wasn’t injured…this would….”

Ace: “Then go do some recruiting! I mean Adam wanted to join. Selena didn’t. There’s your limits!”

Lexy: “How are you so cavalier about this? I TOTALLY could have had a World Champion-“

Ace: “And you will with me…without the blahness and the drunkenness!”

Autumn: “Just other things.”

Ace: “You love those other things.”

Ace winks at her as Autumn nods.

Ace: “Just keep me away from tables, damn it.”

Autumn: “My favourite location…”

Lexy: “Oh God…Shilo!...I…I gotta go!”

Lexy turns and runs off. Ace turns to Autumn.

Ace: “So…just you and I…”

Autumn smirks as she turns and smiles before walking over and sprawling herself over the coffee table in the Lexy’s Angel’s locker room.

Autumn: “Take me!”

Ace: “Uh…can we go for the bench…”

Autumn sits up and pouts.

Autumn: “Moment lost.”

Ace sighs as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Cid Turner seated in a darker area backstage with his phone next to him, on speakerphone.

Cid: “Look, just-“

Asher: “Cid, Cid…listen to me, man.”

The crowd boos hearing Asher Hayes’ voice.

Asher: “Screw Syren. You know what…her little posse, her followers, the people who think she’s great…they all came for you. They’re still pissed off about last year. They won the battle. We won the war.”

Cid: “Well Syren’s okay, but-“

Asher: “We won the war. We became Tag Team Champions! We became World Champion. Cid…don’t you see it. I saw through it all. Syren was going to win everyone over, do things legit. Please…she was pulling out something-“

Cid: “Something? She looked like she was getting back in the ring-“

Asher: “Something. A chain, a knife, a gun. I don’t know. I SAVED the world. And Ace Marshall should be giving us his main event. But that’s another issue. Just-“

Cid: “This doesn’t make sense. You tried to end her career-“

Asher: “Cid. Cid…I may be suspended, but dude, you gotta step up. Help me out here. I don’t ask you for much. I mean you helped me win the World Title, and then you lost it…but you need to call out Syren. You NEED to finish this. It’s full circle. Just like you beat Chad at Retribution. Just like you put that behind you and stepped up…yeah, stepped up…we need to step past the other remaining FAILURE…and that’s Syren.”

Cid just looks forward.

Asher: “You got me? I can’t be there, but when I clear this suspension, we’ll take her out together!”

Cid: “Well…I…I guess…”

Asher: “Talk to Holly. She’s our secret weapon. She KNOWS Syren. Talk to her.”

Cid: “Okay….I will…I will…”

Asher: “Do this for us!”

Cid: “Okay…okay….I will.”

Asher: “Good. Now I have some hot ass here. Do what you need to do.”

Cid: “Oh, but what if-“

The sounds of Asher hanging up follows as Cid looks around. Cid then takes a deep breath.

Crystal Zdunich vs. Derek Adonis

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from the City of Sin, Las Vegas, Nevada, he is Derek Adonis!”

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

Sharper: “Derek Adonis about to be in action and rumours abound about perhaps some poor decisions made at the end of KABLAM Enterprises before Adonis left. You heard about the new Powerpuff Girls script? Adonis had a hand in it before his conversion apparently!”

Knots: “Oh yeah. That was just…yeah…like seriously, what the hell? Fine, make them twenty-something but come on, it’s Powerpuff Girls! Not the adult remake on Cinemax!”

Sharper: “In any case, Derek Adonis putting that all behind him and now finding God…or the Lord and about to be in action here.”

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

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THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!

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

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

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

Sharper: “Crystal Zdunich returning at Taking Hold of the Flame and hoping to get back to the winning side of things here.”

Knots: “Yeah. Put the Lexy stuff behind her and focus on being the champion she’s been elsewhere!”

The bell sounds and Adonis turns and walks out from the ropes. Crystal Zdunich looks at him and the two then move toward one another and Zdunich ducks down and around Adonis, moving into a side headlock. The crowd buzzes as Adonis pulls Zdunich to the ropes and fires her off. Zdunich bounces off and Adonis shoulders her down. Zdunich hits the mat and rolls over as Adonis drops to a knee, praying again. He finishes and gets up and turns and Zdunich dropkicks him in the face. The crowd cheers. Adonis rolls over to the ropes and Zdunich watches before jumping up and dropkicking him in the jaw again. Adonis falls through the ropes to the floor. The crowd cheers. Adonis staggers off, holding his jaw. (1) Zdunich watches as she looks at the crowd. They roar.

Sharper: “Adonis took another prayer break. Bad timing and look out. Zdunich may fly!”

Knots: “She’s got a big target!”

Crystal runs across the ring. (2) She bounces off and then dives over the top rope with a back-arched flip dive onto Adonis. The crowd roars as they crash to the floor. (1) Crystal rolls over. She slowly gets up and looks around, before playing to the crowd. (2) She turns as Derek rolls over, squinting in pain. Zdunich stomps him in the back and then again. (3) She grabs Derek and pulls him up as best as she can, but Derek falls onto the apron and rolls into the ring. (4) Crystal slides in after and stomps Derek in the back. He rolls over. Zdunich stomps him again. She runs into the ropes as Derek starts to get up and hits a basement dropkick to the side of his head. Derek rolls to his back. Crystal goes for the pin.

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Adonis kicks out. He rolls over and pulls his shirt down as Crystal waits and nails him with a hard forearm and then another. She runs into the ropes, bounces off, but Adonis counters with a body avalanche and the impact causes Zdunich to stumble back hard into the corner.

Sharper: “Zdunich ran into a brick wall.”

Knots: “Not a solidly built one, but running into a cracking concrete wall still hurts!”

Sharper: “And look out, Adonis again!”

Adonis runs at Crystal and hits her with the Sin of KABLAM. Crystal falls to the mat. She rolls over as the crowd boos as Adonis turns and drops into prayer again. He gives a quick prayer before getting up and Crystal starts to get up only for Adonis to scoop her up and powerslam her down. The crowd boos as Adonis then gets up, straightens his shirt and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hits a running splash onto Crystal. The crowd ohs. Adonis hooks the leg.

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Crystal kicks out. The crowd cheers. Adonis looks up and then gets up. Crystal rolls over and Adonis grabs her and hoists her up onto his shoulders, but Crystal elbows out of it and slides down. She then hits a dropkick to the back of Adonis. Adonis stumbles to the ropes. He stops himself before getting up and turning and running at Crystal. Crystal ducks and both run into the ropes. They meet off the rebound in the middle of the ring and Crystal jumps up and into a crucifix before moving into a sunset flip!

Sharper: “The agility of Zdunich! Sunset flip!”

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Adonis kicks out. Both get up and Crystal hits the Flashing Lights. Adonis collapses to the mat. Crystal then runs into the ropes and bounces off before handspringing into the Smell the Roses. She hooks the leg.

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Adonis kicks out. Crystal rolls off. Adonis rolls over, holding his chest in pain. Adonis struggles to get up and Crystal runs into the ropes. She goes for a flying headscissors, but Adonis shrugs her off and shoves her into the corner. Adonis runs at her again and goes for another Sin of KABLAM, but Crystal ducks underneath.

Sharper: “Adonis again, missing.”

Knots: “Zdunich has a speed advantage and is using that!”

She then runs across the ring and Derek stumbles forward as Crystal runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits a dropkick to the back of his head. Derek stumbles forward and falls to the ropes and through them to the floor. Crystal rolls over, taking a moment. As she gets up, we see Brandi Lynn Tucker of all people running down to the ring. Derek starts to get up and looks at her, eyes widening before Brandi just nails him with a right hook. The crowd ohs and Crystal steps forward, upset as the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, Derek Adonis!”

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Brandi Lynn Tucker who debuted at the Taking Hold of the Flame! She just cold-cocked Derek Adonis!”

Knots: “Why?!”

Sharper: “Crystal Zdunich is asking the same question!”

Brandi looks around as she throws her arms up. The crowd roars as Crystal steps over to the ropes, confused as Brandi turns to Derek.

Brandi: “Shuttin’ ya up and makin’ an impact!”

Brandi steps back as the crowd cheers her as she turns and heads to the back. Crystal turns to the referee, trying to make sense of what happened as the scene fades to black.

Sharper: “As Crystal showcases her anger and rightfully so, let’s now go backstage where Jessica Winters is standing by. Jessica?”

The scene opens up backstage to see Jessica Winters standing next to Bree Lancaster who is shaking her head.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Bree Lancaster, and Bree, you’ve been quite frustrated so far tonight. And some have even heard you in disbelief of some of the news earlier tonight that Owen Cruze is going to essentially take his ball and go home.”

Bree: “I know my record the last few years is going to make me sound a bit of a hypocrite. I’ve gone after officials. I used to flash money around. I stood by Sienna Swann when she made some similar decisions, but even still, we never just walked off. We never just said screw it and after Taking Hold of the Flame, where Owen Cruze had the night he did, after what he’s said to some of us here…I’m sorry, but you’re a disgrace to professional wrestling and I never knew your father, but if he was half the man people said he was, he’d be pissed off at you too. But whatever, enjoy being twenty-one. When you grow up, you’ll realize how stupid you are with no friends, no career, and just a lot of regrets.”

Bree shakes her head.

Bree: “I was going to come out here and challenge him. I’m pissed off I can’t now try and teach him those lessons in the ring. I know he’s probably smirk like a prick at home. But that’s fine…”

Jessica: “So what are you going to do now?”

Bree turns to Jessica and nods, almost thinking to herself.

Bree: “The old Bree would throw a tantrum. I’m not proud of it. But after the last few months…maybe I just need to simplify. I’ve been trying to restore some integrity to the World Title…to the top of the card…maybe I need to step back and consider the bigger picture. After everything I’ve recently been through professionally…personally…that’s what I should do.”

Bree turns and heads off as Jessica turns to the camera.

Jessica: “You’ve heard that. A bit cryptic, but some harsh words for Owen Cruze, who apparently is no longer in SCW…and now the question is how is Bree Lancaster going to be the change she wants to see at the top of the card. We’ll be back.”

The scene cuts away.

The scene switches to the back of the AT&T Center. A limousine pulls up to the building as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Strong words from Bree, indeed. And what’s this? Someone arriving in style.”

Knots: “I think we have a few surprises here, Sharper!”

Sharper: “Do you know?”

Knots: “You think I’d tell you if I did!”

The limousine remains parked as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

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

“This is your SCW Rise to Greatness Recall!”

The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen. We open up in 2016 to see a steel cage around the ring. Christy Matthews is down on the mat as Tommy then looks around before grabbing the ropes and climbing up to the top rope. He looks around before then grabbing the top of the cage and pulling himself up and onto the top of the cage. He straddles it as he looks around.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine climbing up to the top rope of the cage.”

Knots: “I knew it! He’s trying to get away!”

Sharper: “No he’s not!”

Tommy then grabs one of the support cables and pulls himself up and stands on the corners of the cage. He looks around as the crowd roars, looking up at him, the roar of the crowd only building. Tommy looks around and takes a deep breath. He then dives off and goes for the Valkyrie’s Beckon. The crowd ohs as Christy rolls out of the way. Tommy hits the mat. The crowd ohs. He grimaces in pain and starts to get up only for Christy to grab Tommy and pull him up before spiking him with the Happily (N)ever After! The crowd ohs and boos.

Winters: “He took the big shot. He wanted the moment. Christy moved out of the way!”

Sharper: “And then the Happily Never After! That’s got to be it!”

Christy turns and hooks the leg.

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The crowd roars and boos.

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

The crowd boos as Christy starts to get up. The referee goes to the door and opens it as Jason Phillips hands him the Adrenaline Championship. The referee turns as Christy takes the title. She smirks before looking back at Tommy who is down.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine was close. A hell of a battle, but his hope to be crowned a Supreme Champion continues to elude him.”

Knots: “He had a Rise to Greatness moment…just not the one he wanted. Christy is still on top and Tommy is not holding gold!”

Tommy stirs in the ring as the Rise to Greatness logo comes back up on the screen.

Breakdown returns live to open up with a shot of the inside of the AT&T Center in San Antonio before fading to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside.

Knots: “Gotta love it when Tommy Valentine falls flat on his face, huh?!”

Sharper: “Glory days for Christy Matthews and the Adrenaline Championship continues to elude Tommy Valentine. But I think you’re focusing more on the company he keeps.”

Knots: “Damn right. And thankfully Minerva didn’t go farther.”

Sharper: “Well as we go back to Taking Hold of the Flame yet again…”

The Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen as “Take Hold of the Flame” by Queensryche plays in the background. We see a still of Chris Cannon down in the ring before a still of Minerva throwing a fireball in the face of Lucas Knight follows.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab was facing Chris Cannon. He and Minerva had a plan. Minerva distracted Lucas, lulling him in and catching him with that fireball.”

Knots: “And then, in the chaos, Konrad stunned everyone by pinning Chris Cannon!”

A still follows of Konrad in the bridge out of the Frozen Pin on Cannon. Following this, a still is shown of Konrad carrying Cannon on his shoulder.

Sharper: “Konrad then under Minerva’s orders, carried Cannon to the back over his shoulder. Minerva and Raab made sure Cannon was half conscious at this point.”

Knots: “Hudson and Pat Evans managed to appear to try and stop it, but a moment too late.”

Sharper: “Raab took Cannon to a waiting car.”

We see a still of Raab placing Cannon in the trunk of a car. A still follows of Minerva getting in before a still shows Minerva driving off, and Raab being confronted by Hudson and Evans.

Sharper: “We have since found out that Minerva drove through the night, from St. Louis to Chris Cannon home, the same home that was the site of Minerva’s vicious attack on Peyton Rice.”

Knots: “And she took another video…and we have it…”

The Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen.

We open up with a cameraphone focusing as we see Chris Cannon tied up to kitchen cabinets, his arms behind him and Cannon awkwardly positioned.

Minerva: “Aww…sleeping peacefully….wakey-wakey…”

Minerva walks over and slaps Chris a couple of times as she steps back. Cannon groans and stirs before Minerva slaps him again. Chris’s eyes open and he turns and pulls, realizing he’s been tied to the cabinet.

Minerva: “There you go…now you’re awake. Do you know where we are?’

Chris: “You son of a bitch.”

Minerva: “Nuh-uh-uh…don’t be like that…”

Minerva gets up close to Chris.

Minerva: “Figured I’d let you know I can come in whenever I please.”

Chris tries to struggle, but only can cause the cabinets to open slightly.

Minerva: “I can admire the place a bit more this time. Didn’t have to snap into action. Just like when I hit Peyton in the jaw…in the knee….right here actually.”

Minerva smiles as she takes a tour with her cameraphone, showing the floor. Chris keeps trying to fight before Minerva spins around.

Minerva: “Just imagine what I can do to you, while you’re tied up…”

Minerva pauses.

Chris: “Show you’re the coward we know you are!”

Minerva: “Now Chris…you shouldn’t call me names…”

Minerva turns the camera to show a pot on the stove, with the burner on.

Minerva: “I can make you regret it!”

Chris: “Just wait until I get free-“

Minerva then turns and grabs the pot and turns, throwing the contents at Chris. It drenches him, but Chris closes his eyes, expecting the worst.

Minerva: “Not hot enough…wouldn’t want to hurt your precious looks, Superman!”

Chris: “I’m not that person anymore.”

Minerva: “Of course not! You’re not fighting for someone here like you did in the past. You’re a totally different person…Not that you feel responsible. Right CHRIS?!”

Minerva gets up and straddles Chris awkwardly as Chris struggles and pushes her back. She then laughs and falls over and rolls over, getting up. She then turns, now distanced from Chris.

Minerva: “I mean…if I wanted to hurt you, I could have already. Why would I bring you back here…maybe I made a few calls.”

Chris stops and looks at Minerva.

Minerva: “Who would you fear me attacking? Who would you have a problem with?”

Minerva laughs a bit to herself, leaning back, such that we can see her feet in front of her as she presumably leans on something as Chris’s eyes dart. We then hear a pound at the door. Minerva turns to the door.

Minerva: “Who could that be? Who, Chris?”

Chris: “You better not have…”

Minerva: “Who would I have called? Who do you fear most is behind that door?”

Chris looks around. Minerva then turns and walks over to the wall where she picks up a sledgehammer. She then laughs a bit before coming over to the door. She then smiles as she turns the camera to watch Chris and then turns it to the door. She then opens it and holds the sledgehammer up. Minerva then spins through and laughs.

Minerva: “False alarm…”

Chris just glares at Minerva. Minerva turns and looks at Chris from the door, a clear look down a hallway.

Minerva: “You asked for this Chris…final warning. Because I can do this any time I please…think about it! Is fighting for Peyton worth that much?”

Minerva then smirks as she steps through the front door, slamming it behind her, showing the front door. The camera then shows the ground before turning off.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. Backstage, Jaina Lancaster stands in the SCW interview area with Lucas Knight.

Jaina: “We just saw the footage that Minerva had recorded after Taking Hold of the Flame. We believe the following night. We don’t know how Chris Cannon was kept during that time. But Lucas…much like we saw with Peyton…the reveal something had been done, before the footage…a repeat of that. But what do you know about the status of Chris Cannon and what is your reaction to the footage?”

Lucas: “Chris fortunately is fine…at least physically. SCW told him to stay him. And he actually listened. And that’s fine for me. Saves on the travel time, because while he may have Minerva at Rise to Greatness and I’ll let him comment on whatever Minerva saw. He can handle that. I’m done standing on the sidelines. I may have given Konrad Raab a few ass-kickings, but damn it, I’m moving on up and demanding Minerva.”

Jaina: “What do you mean by that?”

Lucas: “People asked questions a couple of weeks ago when David had an idea-“

Jaina: “David Helms you mean.”

Lucas: “And well, we got it cleared and we got it cleared a few weeks ago. And while David can’t take advantage. He’s on the shelf. It’s time we started to carve out their numbers. Next week, I invite Minerva to come out to MY house. I’ll text you the address and we’ll see what you can do when someone’s not tied up or not expecting it. And we’ll call it a House Rules match. Just to make it sound fun. What are the House Rules…there aren’t any. Just that I’m coming to kick your ass and you can come to kick mine. And whoever survives wins.”

Lucas looks at the camera.

Lucas: “And love, we’re going to find out just how tough you are!”

The crowd roars as Lucas Knight turns and heads off. Jaina watches him leave as the scene cuts away.

Jordan Majors is watching the monitor in her locker room. The crowd roars seeing her. We then see her turning as she stops and looks a bit surprised.

Jordan: “Brittany?”

Brittany Lohan walks over to her.

Brittany: “Jordan…”

Jordan: “What are you doing here? Is it about Abi-“

Brittany: “No, Jordan. It’s about you. And I can tell you’re about to do something you’ll regret.”

Jordan: “If it’s about Minerva…I’m leaving that for Chris and Lucas. Wasn’t my fight anyway.”

Brittany: “No, Jordan…you know who I’m talking about. I saw your eyes at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Jordan: “What are you talking about? Couldn’t this be over the phone?”

Brittany: “No. Because you’d brush it off like I’ve been told you do. But I know what you’re thinking and you’re not ready for that.”

Jordan looks down and scoffs and then turns and looks up at Brittany.

Jordan: “Whatever you think…you don’t know me well enough. And I’m ready for whatever I plan to do next.”

Brittany: “You’ll regret it…”

Jordan: “Then let me regret it. Not like I don’t regret plenty else and I’ve survived that!”

Jordan turns and walks past Brittany. Brittany turns, watching her leave, shaking her head as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands at the interview area.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown and at Taking Hold of the Flame, two individuals had a bit of a surprise wake-up call when Datura came to ringside and attacked Holly Adams and Shilo Valiant and Datura is joining me now.”

The crowd cheers as Datura walks into view.

Jessica: “And Datura, I’m pleased to announce that next week, on this program, Shilo Valiant will be defending his Adrenaline Championship against you.”

Datura: “Is it a table match? Too bad…I wasn’t planning on the title shot when I came out to have a bit of fun. Always fun knocking Holly Adams around, and Shilo…I only have to look back a year ago when you beat me and trust me, I wasn’t right then, but I’ve never forgotten it. And as this year already shows, I seem to be turning the corner. I seem to be reminding people exactly what I’m capable of. I know, you’re watching, probably with a bucket of stale popcorn, and asking where’s the entertainment. Well, my entertainment will come not from an unsanctioned title…not from making sure Kim’s title gets the recognition it deserves…but from coming to Breakdown next week and finally winning SCW gold and getting a win back that you took from me a year ago!”

Datura turns to Jessica.

Datura: “See, I’m a vengeful person. I don’t like when people beat me. It stings. And it stung more and more when it looked like I was that flash in the pan. No one wants to admit it. But that time is done. Scaffold Scramble, nearly walking out World Champion, and now with the world watching…I’m coming for you and-“

Just then, Holly Adams walks into view, holding a Starbucks cup.

Holly: “Hold it, hold it. You’ve got to be lost. First, I’m here for my refill. So if you could handle that.”

Holly hands Datura the cup before turning to Jessica.

Holly: “Thanks…and let’s end this farce that you’re going to walk out Champion. I don’t know about you, but while you’ve been making burnt coffee, I’ve been slowly becoming the fastest Supreme Champion in history. I’ve held the World Title, the World Tag Team Championship, the Television Championship and now I’m looking to hold the Adrenaline Title-“

Jessica: “What are you talking about?”

Holly: “I’ve held all of those titles. I have the video to prove it. And you can give this frontline worker the time to get some airtime. It’s great. Gotta make sure they earn that minimum wage. But let’s go to the starts and the fact is that-“

Lexy Chapel then bursts into the scene.

Lexy: “Datura! Dat….ur…a….”

Lexy stops as Holly looks at her.

Holly: “Oh good. SCW’s resident romper room resident. Look, go find your helmet. Walk away. This doesn’t involve you-“

Lexy: “Uh…yeah it does. I have an agreement with Shilo Valiant to kick your ass and-“

Holly: “And how has that gone. You know Ace can’t handle me. Long history there…he couldn’t do that and you’re just going to have to deal with it.”

Datura just shakes her head in the background, turning to Jessica, almost giving a look.

Lexy: “I am DEALING with it!”

Holly: “Okay…okay…look…”

Holly wraps her arm around Lexy. Lexy tries to pull away.

Holly: “Free coaching here…stop trying. You’re only going to fail. Shilo isn’t going to get rid of me. Not until I take his title…Starbucks here won’t be getting it done. That’s for sure. She’ll fail like she has in the past. And Ace…when he stops thinking about me…well…then maybe he’ll accomplish something. But I’m not that easy to forget. So-“

Lexy pulls away.

Lexy: “Well…I-“

Datura then nails Holly in the head with a hard right hand, nailing Holly with the Starbucks cup too. Holly goes down as Datura then stomps her a couple of times and Holly rolls over and back. Lexy jumps up and down, thrilled. Datura then steps back.

Datura: “Now…want to do it face to face! I’ll punch you for free!”

The crowd roars as Holly starts to get up and looks at Datura and then Lexy before backing up as the scene cuts away.

Josh Hudson vs. Glory Braddock

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First on her way to the ring, from London, England, she is the British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

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

It's burning down, it's burning high

when ashes fall the legends rise

We burned it out oh my oh why

When ashes fall the legends rise

Throat is dry, my vision's fading

I'm paralyzed and left here waiting

Taking time just one step forward

Won't lose my mind, I'm here to stay

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

Sharper: “This should be a hell of a match. Glory Braddock and Josh Hudson, two amazing technical wrestlers. I’m looking forward to this one.”

Knots: “Yeah and talk about a match that could set a tone. We know Glory Braddock wants to get to title contention. We’ve heard US Title mentioned. She wants to focus on challenges she’s not won yet. But that…we don’t know what to expect for the US Title!”

Sharper: “To that end, in other news, we’re hearing that James Evans is injured and SCW has refused to clear him. We’re told at one point, he attempted to even get on a plane to arrive here, only to be stopped by local authorities on SCW’s request. The fate of the US title though, unknown, at the moment.”

Knots: “You know who I’m waiting to hear from…Mr. D. He’s been really quiet given what we’ve seen already tonight.”

Glory Braddock stretches as “Beast” begins to filter through the sound system. The crowd cheers.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Morganton, North Carolina, he is Josh Hudson!”

The cameras focus on the entrance way for a few moments, before we cut backstage to see a cameraman running through the hallway and we see Bianca Evans yelling. Josh Hudson is down on the floor, holding his leg as we see Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas nailing Hudson in the right knee with a steel chair. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas attacking Josh Hudson!”

Knots: “Is this still from Taking Hold of the Flame?!”

Bianca: “You had to ruin it. He had the perfect debut and the dirt sheets didn’t give five stars. All because YOU ruined it Josh! YOU!”

Cornelius nails Josh again in the knee with the chair. Josh yells out as Cornelius throws the chair down and backs up.

Cornelius: “I thought you were good! I thought we could do great things….YOU”

Knots: “Was this what was on the phone? Cornelius has snapped! He’s sensitive. C.L.I.-“

Sharper: “Stop it. Hudson is being assaulted by this man!”

Cornelius looks around as he then turns as Bianca just looks at Josh and shakes her head.

Bianca: “There’s now a new top technical superstar…”

Cornelius then moves a storage crate away from the wall. Hudson rolls over to the wall and Cornelius then rams the crate into the right leg of Hudson. Hudson yells in pain as he drops down to the floor. Glory Braddock turns to the official in the ring, talking to him as we see officials come into the scene backstage.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson has been assaulted by Cornelius Locke Issac Thomas!”

Knots: “And he went after his leg. He kept saying he ruined his debut at Taking Hold of the Flame! Bianca too.”

Sharper: “This maladjusted individual…this arrogant man…and he’s just maybe injured a legend! And we’re robbed of a true classic between Hudson and Glory Braddock!”

Officials run over and get between Cornelius and Bianca. Bianca backs up as Cornelius turns to Bianca.

Cornelius: “Now…that was five stars…”

Cornelius walks off with Bianca as Josh Hudson continues to writhe in pain as officials check on him.

Glory is heading to the back, annoyed as we then see Jordan Majors walking out from the back. The crowd roars seeing her. She makes her way down the rampway. Glory and Jordan share a quick look at one another before Jordan heads to the ring.

Sharper: “And now Jordan Majors joining us out here.”

Knots: “Well Brittany Lohan making a surprise appearing, joining us here and she specifically wanted to warn her.”

Sharper: “Jordan basically told her to screw off.”

Jordan Majors walks around the ring and over to the timekeeper’s table where Jason Phillips is and demands a microphone. Phillips hands her one and Jordan turns and takes it and turns to the crowd.

Jordan: “You know…I wish I was standing here about to head to Rise to Greatness to compete for the World Title. Didn’t happen. But you know what…I’m getting sick and tired of hearing people that I can’t do something. That I can’t get it done. That I can’t be trusted. I don’t give a damn what someone like Brittany Lohan thinks…outside that she’s right about one thing…I do have something in mind.”

Jordan walks over to one of the cameras at ringside and moves it to focus on her.

Jordan: “Someone came to the ring looking for a fight at Taking Hold of the Flame and for the first time in a long time, I got a fight that I think could do me some good. I hear you’re a bit of a big deal, Nicole!”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Wait a minute!”

Jordan: “Well you came out, and we threw down…and I want round two. So Nicole, Rise to Greatness…I’m going to do something for me. You want a fight…I’m right here!”

Jordan throws the microphone behind her. She then turns and walks around the camera and starts to head to the back.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors has just challenged Nicole Kinneck!”

Knots: “Jesus! She is doing something she might regret!”

Sharper: “But she wants it!”

Jordan Majors heads to the back, the cameras following her before the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we see the chauffeur stepping out of the driver’s seat of the limousine. He walks over to the back door of the limousine.

Sharper: “Looks like we’re going to finally find out who this is!”

Knots: “This is going to be great!”

The door is opened and we see a high heel step out before the camera pans out to show Kennedy Street stepping out. The crowd cheers as Kennedy Street smiles and looks around. She then steps into the building.

Sharper: “Kennedy Street! You did know!”

Knots: “Yeah and just think of what she offered me to stay quiet!”

Sharper: “And she’s not enjoying a luxury box this time.”

Knots: “No, she’s not! No, she’s not!”

Kennedy Street steps forward as the camera follows her into the building as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown opens up backstage in the locker room of Infamous to see Ravyn Taylor and CHBK speaking in the corner.

Ravyn: “So…while Alexander is a bit of a blunt tool. We’re going to have to deal with this a different way.”

CHBK: “Oh I think we just make it decisive. Cid Turner may throw right hands, but he may be lost without Asher. And we take advantage of that-“

???: “Don’t take advantage of anything.”

CHBK and Ravyn turn as Syren steps in front of the doorway.

CHBK: “You should be resting.”

Syren: “I’m not going to run. And I’m not going to start to let this boil over when this is my issue.”

Syren steps forward, a neck brace around her neck as a precaution.

Ravyn: “We can make this a straightforward one-“

Syren: “No…Look, Taking Hold of the Flame…I had a plan. I had an approach…and it worked, except Asher stopped it. And I’m going to take care of it. Me. Not you two. Just like Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Ravyn: “Are you-“

Syren: “Yes….focus on your match with Ace. I’ll deal with Cid and/or Asher.”

CHBK: “Okay. Your decision.”

Syren: “Thank you…”

Syren turns and heads over to the couch in the room.

We cut to another part of the building where Gavin Taylor is standing with Jaina Lancaster. Ava St. Claire is standing next to him.

Gavin: “This is great. It’s really great.”

Jaina: “Well Gavin…you’ve asked for some time here tonight. What can I do for you?”

Gavin: “Jaina…turn the microphone to Ava. Because I think Taking Hold of the Flame, while I fell short, I showed the PASSION a champion has and well-“

Jaina: “Ava?”

Ava clears her throat.

Ava: “Jaina, I have here a formal request to name Gavin Taylor the next SCW United States Champion. Now I know what you’re thinking…James Evans is the champion. Well I have it on good authority that he may be injured…Sharper even said it…when he clashed with Xander in the battle royal! And well, no better way to restore order in a title than handing it to a true champion.”

Gavin: “And someone who survived facing Xander Valentine!”

Ava: “Exactly. And so, while Gavin may not be going to Rise to Greatness to create history that way. He is going to be history making by being named the next US Champion.”

Jaina: “None of that is confirmed though and we’ve heard nothing from the boss tonight-“

Ava: “This will give him something to think about then.”

Jaina: “Did Gavin not learn anything from trying to steal that contract?”

Gavin: “I did learn something. Actions first. Can you doubt that I would be a good US Champion. Exactly…and best of all…not injured by Xander Valentine!”

Ava smiles as Gavin is beaming. Jaina nods.

Jaina: “We’ll see what he says. Back to ringside.”

"Criticize” by Adelita’s Way plays throughout the arena plays as the crowd cheers. A few moments pass before Kennedy Street walks out from the back, smiling as she then poses at the top of the stage.

Knots: “Kennie is back!”

Sharper: “Kennedy Street arriving in style. We’ve not seen her in the ring in quite some time.”

Kennedy Street starts to walk down to the ring as the crowd cheers her. She maintains a satisfied smirk as she walks down to the ring. She reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps before walking along the apron and stepping through the ropes. She turns and steps forward, and poses for the crowd as they cheer her. She looks around as she smiles before turning and going over to the microphone waiting for her on the apron. She grabs it and turns and steps through the ropes and then drops down to the floor. She then walks over to the announce position and sits down on the announce table as she leans over and kisses Jonathan Knots.

Sharper: “Well Knots’s night just got better.”

Knots: “Mmmm-hmmm!”

Kennedy pulls away as she then sits more comfortably on the announce table.

Kennedy: “You can cut the music, honey.”

The crowd cheers a bit as the music fades out.

Knots: “You’re going to talk from here.”

Kennedy: “Of course, Jonny. Keep friends, and more, close you know.”

Kennedy smirks as he looks at the crowd.

Kennedy: “It’s a lot nicer to be down here instead of up here, let me tell you. But you all need to get ready because Kennie is back!”

The crowd cheers as Kennedy smiles.

Kennedy: “And not a moment too soon with Rise to Greatness around the corner. I know some four people may be sad that Owen Cruze showed that he was as insulting and delinquent as we all knew he was years ago with Kennie, but don’t worry…you’ve got an upgrade!”

The crowd cheers as Kennedy smiles. She then turns to Jonathan.

Kennedy: “Now whatever are we going to do. I mean, it’s Rise to Greatness season and Kennie’s back and that just means that the top of the card is ready for something flawless if you ask me. And well, after tearing it up on the film screen, honey, I feel like reminding everyone what the Sexy, Flawless Diva can do in the ring!”

The crowd cheers some more as

Kennedy: “And this is where there’s an opportunity no one can pass up. A former World Champion, former World Tag Team Champion…I’ve stood in the main event of Rise to Greatness and I drew the house, honey.”

Kennedy turns and sits on the end of the table and looks out to the crowd.

Kennedy: “And I’ve been one of the hottest stars in Hollywood for the last year. Who wants to become famous? Who wants the opportunity? Because I’m standing here and rather than doing the boring thing of calling someone out…Who things they deserve to face Kennie and have her return match on the biggest stage in wrestling!”

Sharper: “A bit confident there.”

Knots: “She knows what she’s worth. And in 2021, everyone needs to be doing that!”

Kennedy looks around.

Kennedy: “Come on…the greatest opportunity, maybe only matched by the World Championship, is right here for the taking. Who wants it? Who wants to go one on one with Kennedy Street, the Sexy, Flawless Diva!”

Kennedy then stands up and looks at the entrance way. She waits a few moments as the crowd buzzes. Kennedy then glances back at Jonathan. Kennedy then steps up to the announce table, looking around before turning to the entrance way.

Kennedy: “I didn’t realize. Everyone had gotten so down on themselves. Jonny, next time tell me these things. Doesn’t anyone want the career-changing opportunity? I know I have high-standards, but at least step up. I can tell you where you stand, honey. Because I’m not looking for no slouch either. I plan to make this return something memorable. And you have the chance to be a part of it!”

Kennedy continues to look at the entrance. She waits a few moments as even a “Kennie!” chant picks up. She listens to it and nods, enjoying the response. She continues to scan the crowd for a few moments longer before then turning back to the entrance way. She drops down to the floor and looks at Jonathan.

Knots: “I don’t know…I’m as surprised as you.”

Kennedy looks around and turns to the crowd.

Kennedy: “Guess SCW has changed since I was around regularly. Figured people would step up. I guess I’ll have to find my own worthy opponent!”

Kennedy places the microphone on the announce table as “Criticize” starts to play again. Kennedy turns and walks over to the ring and steps up the steel steps and enters it. She walks forward and poses as the crowd cheers her.

Knots: “I don’t get it Sharper! How could someone not jump on this opportunity? How giving is Kennie? Using her stardom to help someone have a moment!”

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

Knots: “There have to be many for Kennie!”

Kennedy continues to pose in the ring as we cut backstage.

Backstage, we see Bison Jones and Anastasia Smirnov walking out for their locker room. Bison has the SCW Television Championship over his shoulder. He nods and steps forward.

Anastasia: “Darling! You know what to do. You’re our hope now. Now Adam-“

Adam then steps out from the locker room, smiling.

Adam: “Alright, Bison. Don’t screw this up. If you do, you’re paying your way back to the hotel. We need to have a strong first step so we can get back to the titles! Got it!”

Bison: “Yeah, whatever.”

They turn as we then see two individuals in Hasmat suits, stepping up, behind them, and we see one start to run a brush over the back of Adam. The other has a spray bottle in their hand and starts to spray Anastasia.

Anastasia: “What is this?!”

Female voice: “Scrub scrub scrub! Scrub them clean. Need to make sure we get the caked off champagne off!”

Female voice 2: “Uh-huh!”

Adam: “Get off of me!”

Adam swats the broom down. Adam then looks up.

Adam: “Kim! Again!”

Adam turns to Bison and Anastasia. Kim smiles in the hasmat suit.

Kim: “It’s roomie in here!”

Adam: “Just go! Go! They’re trying to distract us!”

Adam turns back.

Adam: “Tag Titles will be ours again. Not yours! Go back to your stupid Lizard title!”

Adam storms off with Bison and Anastasia. Kim meanwhile commits to fake outrage.

Kim: “I will not! Jessica has goals!”

Kim turns and warps her arm around the other person, clearly her sister, Jessica.

Kim: “Don’t you!”

Jessica: “Yes…but I’d rather prove it in the ring.”

Kim: “Oh we will…We will!”

Kim smiles as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Kennedy Street is shown walking down one of the hallways. She takes a few steps before shaking her head and walking over to one of the drink stations. Bree Lancaster is also there with Scott Burnside, talking. Bree grabs a bottle of water as Kennedy walks over and grabs one too.

Kennedy: “Uh…Bree…you saw what I was doing out there?”

Bree: “Oh, yeah…sorry. Just still annoyed about Owen. But it’s a nice idea. Come back. Offer someone a chance.”

Kennedy: “Did you see anyone thinking about it? Just…weird…people are always looking for an opportunity to get ahead here.”

Bree: “I think a lot of people are right now, focusing on very small things. And sometimes they don’t see the big picture. Even I’ve been guilty of it…you too…But you said you’d find something go for it.”

Kennedy: “Yeah, I guess…just not quite how I imagined this…”

Bree: “No one would’ve thought you and I would be talking like this either.”

Kennedy smiles a bit.

Kennedy: “Yeah…thanks…and good luck with what you’re going to do.”

Bree: “Thanks.”

Bree heads off with Scott as Kennedy looks at the bottle of water in her hand. She nods before twisting off the top and walking off.

Sharper: “That’s was surprisingly civil. Kennedy and Bree have long not cared for one another.”

Knots: “Things change over time Sharper. Even Bree…did we think she’d be selfless?”

Sharper: “Fair point.”

We see Cid Turner running through the hallway.

Cid: “Holly! Holly!”

Holly turns, rubbing her jaw as Cid walks over to her.

Holly: “Cid! Where the hell have you been? I was just attacked by one of the vendors here!”

Cid: “Wha…oh…I didn’t know. You and Asher don’t let me watch the show.”

Holly sighs.

Holly: “You should just know. This is something I try to teach with my life coaching. You need to be attuned to others needs. Asher’s needs. My needs.”

Cid: “My needs?”

Holly sighs again.

Holly: “Can you hurry? I need to be watching the next match. Others pay for my services too!”

Cid: “Well…Asher…he wants me to take out Syren. You know Syren. You were friends with her and last year…you weren’t in our lives and Asher…he really wants this.”

Holly: “Cid…please…it’s Syren. She’s going to come right for you or anyone else if she’s pissed off enough. You want to beat her. She has more heart than anyone…break her heart. It’s how she’s never been the same since I left Infamous.”

Cid: “Oh…okay…okay…”

Holly turns and walks off, not even bothering waiting for Cid’s response. Cid then goes to say something before stopping and nodding and walking off.

Kandis vs. Bison Jones

SCW Television Championship

The opening of "Whore" by In This Moment fills the arena as red and pink lights swirl around...

{I'm the girl you've been thinking about, The one thing you can't live without
I'm the girl you've been waiting for
I'll have you down on your knees, I'll have you begging for more}

Kandis appears on the stage, a sultry smirk on her face as the crowd boos. She turns and shows off her notorious rear end, swaying it back and forth. Tommy Valentine walks with her, using crutches. He takes his time, following Kandis.

{I can be, I can be your eve... ry... thing}

The lights dim as the music seems to pause a moment, then Kandis turns around, arms spread and feet wide apart as vocalist Maria Brink shouts:

{I CAN BE YOUR WHORE!}

Kandis starts down the ramp as the rest of the chorus continues, the sway in her hips ever present as she smirks at all the boos, even blowing sarcastic kisses to the crowd.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship! First, on her way to the ring, accompanied by Tommy Valentine, from Santa Barbara, California, she is Kandis!”

{I am the dirt you created
I am your sinner, I am your whore
But let me tell you something, baby
You love me for everything you hate me for}

Kandis goes up the ring steps and enters the ring through the second and top rope slowly, making sure to show off her ass. The heavy music fades out as Kandis goes to her corner. Tommy limps around with his crutches over to her corner.

Sharper: “Kandis is going to have an opportunity to earn some more SCW gold. It’s been a while. Tommy meanwhile appears to have reinjured himself. We’re hearing that the crutches are back after he limped to ringside at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Knots: “Came back too early and looks like their recklessness has other consequences!”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, it will be tough sledding for Kandis. Bison Jones has proven himself to be a solid competitor in his own right. A bit of spotlight, limelight if you will, outside of Adam Allocco!”

Oh, father, tell me, do we get what we deserve?
Oh, we get what we deserve.

The opening lyrics shot out into the crowd, gathering rumbling of a commotion from the crowd. The lights had shut loudly off to cast the darkness with a single bright white strobe light flashing from the stage. The shadow of a huge man can be seen close to the light. Few more shadows join him.

And way down we go-o-o-o-o

Way down we go-o-o-o-o
Say way down we go
Way down we go

Now bright white lights illuminate the stage, where we are now able to see Bison Jones standing there. Flanked on each side by Adam Allocco and Anastasia, Bison stands there, looking out at the crowd with a serious glare. The SCW Television Championship is tossed over his shoulder. He starts to move slowly down the ramp.

Oh, you let your feet run wild

Time has come as we all oh, go down
Yeah, but for the fall, my
Do you dare to look him right in the eyes?

He stops in front of the ring, staring at it. Adam Allocco slaps his tag team partner hard on the back while Anastasia cheers him on with clapping. Bison Jones slowly walks up the ring steps and stop out on the apron. He raises one arm high up in the air before climbing up and over the top rope.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Adam Allocco and Anastasia Smirnov, from Detroit, Michigan, he is the SCW Television Champion, Big Bad Bison Jones!”

Inside of the ring, he thrusts both title belts up high with either hand. He then turns to the referee where he hands them both for safe keeping. He walks over to one side of the ring, where he steps up on the middle rope and keeps his fist up high. He then goes to the opposite and does the same. He steps back and hands off the title to the official, Steve Hollinsworth. He holds the title over his head as the SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “Bison Jones ready to compete. May be in a sour mood too as he’s no longer holding Tag Gold.”

Knots: “Yeah and we know they’ll be defended at Rise to Greatness. With Ace challenging for the title, Lexy may have preferred to sign up Adam!”

Sharper: “Didn’t want that. I don’t blame her. Adam has a lot of baggage.”

Knots: “At least he looks sober tonight.”

Bison looks on as Kandis smirks and looks across. Hollinsworth hands off the title. He backs up and checks in on both and the bell sounds. Bison steps out as Kandis smirks and turns and shows herself up. She then turns and looks at Anastasia, pointing at her.

Kandis: “You want that or this?”

Bison just shakes his head as Anastasia climbs onto the apron. Adam has to pull her off as the crowd roars. Kandis backs up as Bison comes after her and swings, but Kandis ducks under. The crowd boos as Kandis hits a shoot kick to the thigh and then another and another. Bison shoves her back. Kandis rolls through. Bison steps out and goes for a clothesline, but Kandis ducks again. Bison stops and turns and Kandis hits a back kick to the ribs. Bison winces and Kandis turns into a side headlock. Kandis smirks as she pulls back.

Sharper: “Kandis quickly getting under everyone’s skin. Anastasia…Bison.”

Knots: “Well I guess he was thinking Bison may be interested in a PAWG.”

Sharper: “A PAWG?”

Knots: “I’ll explain later!”

Bison lifts Kandis up and stops to the ropes and fires her off. Kandis bounces off and Bison shoulders her down on the rebound. Kandis rolls over and starts to get up and Bison follows up by grabbing her and whipping her into the ropes again. Kandis bounces off and for the second time, he shoulders her down. Kandis rolls over and starts to get up as Anastasia taunts her. Bison then goes low and lifts her up and drives her into the corner. Bison rears back and hits a shoulder thrust and then another shoulder thrust before hitting a third one. Kandis falls to a knee. Bison backs up. He then drags her out and just hits a hip toss. Kandis hits the mat and Bison goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Kandis kicks out. She rolls over as Bison gets up.

Sharper: “Kandis may be trying to use her feminine wiles, but Bison all business here.”

Knots: “He’d rather keep the gold. Keep the extra paycheque he gets holding it!”

Bison turns as Kandis gets up and Bison knees her in the ribs. He whips her across the ring again. Kandis stops at the ropes. Bison runs after and Kandis hits a straight kick to the chest. Bison winces and spins around. Kandis then runs up at him and jumps up into his arms for a Lou Thesz Press. Bison catches her and looks at her, winking before moving his hands to her ass. Bison lets go and Kandis lands on her feet and kicks him in the knee. Anastasia again climbs up toe apron. Kandis shot kicks Bison in the thigh again before she sees Anastasia and runs at her, and tries to knock her off. Anastasia jumps off, into Adam’s arms. She then hits him and he lets her go as Kandis nails Bison in the side of the head with the Gratuitous! The crowd ohs and Kandis goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Bison powers out. Kandis rolls over and turns and stomps Bison in the chest over and over. He moves over to the corner. He starts to get up and Kandis smirks and walks across the ring before turning and handspringing towards Bison for the Booty Call, but Bison gets his knee up, catching her in the ass before grabbing her in a full nelson. He then drags her out and hits a huge full nelson slam. The crowd ohs and some cheer.

Sharper: “Bison Jones counters and Kandis may want to regroup!”

Knots: “Jesus. Just launched her in the air and drove her down.”

Kandis rolls over, holding her head and neck and Bison grabs her and clubs her in the back. He then whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Bison catches her on the rebound by the throat. He hoists her up and hits a chokeslam. He turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Kandis just gets her arm up. The crowd ohs and boos. Bison rolls off and turns and grabs Kandis. He then turns and runs her over to the ropes and throws her through, right by Anastasia and Adam. Anastasia wants to grab at Kandis as Bison then turns and runs across the ring. He bounces off and Kandis hits a straight kick through the ropes. Bison staggers back. Anastasia then grabs at Kandis and Kandis kicks away at her as Adam pulls her back. Kandis then enters the ring as the official warns them. Kandis runs at Bison, but Bison hits a powerslam. He hooks the leg. Hollinsworth keeps trying to deal with Anastasia for a moment longer before turning back and seeing the pin.

1!

2!

Kandis gets her shoulder up again. Bison rolls to a seated position before getting up.

Sharper: “And Anastasia who clearly is jealous is getting perhaps in the way of Bison’s retention here.”

Knots: “That bought Kandis a few extra seconds to recover.”

Anastasia paces as Kandis rolls over and starts to get up. Bison grabs her and whips her into the corner. Bison runs after and Kandis moves out of the way. Bison hits the corner. He turns around and Kandis hits a leg sweep. Bison hits the mat, chest first. Kandis then gets up and stands over him and hits the Bass Drop. The crowd ohs. She then pulls back on the head of Bison. The crowd boos as Kandis looks around as Kandis moves her ass into his back, grinding it into his back while pulling up on his head. Anastasia points to the ring, yelling at Adam as the crowd boos. Bison holds on as the official checks on him. Bison shakes his head no. Kandis then jumps up and hits another Bass Drop to his back before grabbing his head again. Bison grits his teeth as the crowd looks on. Kandis looks around and yells at Bison to tap, but he shakes his head no. He starts to get his knees under him as Kandis sits on his back, but Bison, much bigger, starts to lift her up. The crowd roars as Bison gets up and Kandis no longer has her feet touching the mat and Bison staggers forward a bit with Kandis still on his back before falling back and driving her into the turnbuckle. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Bison not giving up. Fighting back to his feet and compressing Kandis in the corner!”

Knots: “Kandis is happy she’s got a big ass there. It probably absorbed the blow.”

Bison staggers forward as he shakes it off and then turns as Kandis runs out and Bison kicks her in the ribs. The crowd roars as he places her head between his legs. He looks around and then hoists her up, but Kandis gets up onto his shoulders and hammers away on Bison’s head with a couple of shots. He throws her back and Kandis lands on her feet and falls into ropes as Bison falls back into the opposite ropes. Anastasia jumps up again to the apron, but Hollinsworth sees it and demands she get down. Adam gets up at this point as Kandis turns and nails Anastasia with a shot and knocking her into Adam again. As Hollinsworth tries to get this dealt with, Tommy then climbs onto the apron and nails Bison in the back of the head with the crutch. The crowd ohs. The crutch shatters from the impact as Kandis then steps up and hits the Starmaker kick to the head of Bison.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Tommy! On the apron! That crutch.”

Knots: “Looks fine to me!”

Sharper: “And then the Starmaker. That’s why Kandis was getting Anastasia riled. Adam trying to control her and Bison…he’s down! He’s down!”

Hollinsworth turns and sees Kandis cover Bison.

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The crowd boos as Kandis rolls off and Anastasia now slides into the ring and crawls over to grab at Kandis. Kandis rolls out of the ring, and backs up to the floor. Tommy walks over to her and raises his arm as Adam Allocco stands on the apron, hands on her hips.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and NEW SCW Television Champion, Kandis!”

The crowd boos. Kandis turns and grabs the SCW Television Championship belt from the timekeeper.

Sharper: “And look at Kandis! Look at Tommy! They’re relishing this!”

Knots: “Anastasia looks almost rabid in her hatred and Adam Allocco looks like a pissed off parent!”

Sharper: “And Kandis, after everything she’s done in recent months…now is holding singles gold!”

Kandis holds the title over her head as her music plays. The crowd boos as Tommy walks over and wraps his arm around her. Kandis shakes her finger at Anastasia who gets up and yells at her. Kandis smiles as the two start to walk around the ring. Bison stirs in pain as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up outside of the front entrance of an apartment building. We see a close up of a buzzerboard before someone presses one button. We hear a woman’s voice.

Woman: “I’ll be right down.”

The camera cuts back to show Blake Mason standing in the lobby of the building. He looks around before the door opens and Ace Marshall walks into the lobby. He walks over to the buzzer board, takes off his sunglasses and turns to Blake. He then stops and points to Blake before pointing to the board. Blake just subtly nods. Ace then steps back and puts his sunglasses back. A moments passes before a violent crash is heard as a garbage can flies through the front window. A moment passes before James Evans steps through the broken window and into the lobby before stopping and looking at Ace and then Blake. The scene then goes opague.

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

Breakdown returns as the cameras pan across the crowd.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. As already hinted earlier, Gavin Taylor mentioning the rumours surrounding the status of James Evans and the SCW United States Championship.

Knots: “You said it first!”

Sharper: “Again, to stress, we believe James Evans is injured and we believe next week, we’ll hear from Mr. D about this.”

Knots: “We better. We’ve heard nothing from him tonight. Even with Giovanni calling him out!”

Sharper: “With that in mind, Xander Valentine made his thoughts known and with a familiar face back by his side.”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. In a darkened area of the backstage area, Xander Valentine steps forward. We see the shadow of Artemis in the background.

Xander: “It has been brought to my attention that James Evans apparently has been injured as a result of our fight. Given that that was his intention against me…I suppose I should feel happy. But I don’t…I’ve destroyed too many people and in this case, I was only getting started.”

Xander pauses and looks down.

Xander: “I do not know what the future holds. But should you be unable to compete, should that crack I heard, have put you on the shelf, I want you to know James, but we are far from done. Not after the humiliation you’ve given me. Not after you’ve proven to me the mistakes of the past do come to haunt me. But James…if the rumours are true that you will need to forfeit the US Championship, a title that I’ve held for plenty of time, and became embroiled in our blood feud…I can think of no greater guarantee that you and I will finish this than to regain that title and hold it until we can end this. Whatever role Artemis will play, I will leave that to her. But James…we are only getting started. The injury is only a setback and a tragic one. The one man I didn’t want to injure…the one man I didn’t want to humble…and they are felled by a fluke.”

Xander sighs.

Xander: “More change will be needed…More…”

Xander turns and walks off camera. Artemis then walks out of the shadows, revealing herself more fully at this point before following Xander as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

The lights unexpectedly go out, and "Sound of Madness" begins to play over the PA system. The crowd immediately begins to roar as the lasers shoot through the building.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Is it another surprise?!”

As the song builds, the crowd collectively exclaim...

"WATCH YOUR BACK"

As the song continues, the spotlight shines on the entry way, and out walks Jake Starr, dressed in street clothes, and a huge smile cross his face. Jake mouths the word "wow," in surprise to the reaction he received. He begins to walk to the ring, slapping hands with many of the fans on both sides of the ramp.

Sharper: “Jake Starr is back. Last seen when JaMarcus Avery assaulted him!”

Knots: “Avery didn’t last, but Starr, like Barney in Moe’s, he’s back!”

He slaps a couple of hands with fans at ringside, as he makes his way to the stairway into the ring. As he gets in, he poses on the ring ropes, as is the expectation of Jake Starr, and then goes to ask for a microphone. He's handed one, and as he begins to hold it to his lips, the crowd begins to cheer even louder.

"WELCOME BACK... WELCOME BACK... WELCOME BACK..."

Jake lowers the mic, and palms his chest, showing his appreciation with a pat of his heart to the crowd. The crowd continues to cheer as he keeps trying to start, and finally he begins to motion for them to quiet down so he can speak. As they finally respond accordingly, Jake holds the mic to his lips, and begins to speak.

Starr: “You know, I'd swear I'd think you all saw a ghost!”

The crowd cheers again.

Starr: “Now, I'm not going to stand out here, and beat around the bush because I'm out here for a very specific purpose. For years, I've been honest with everyone when I said that, Father Time was never on my side, especially lately. I've been blunt about the fact that my time inside this ring was limited. Time and time again, I would do whatever I thought was necessary to ignite the flame into the raging inferno that I started with in SCW, and time after time, I failed. I failed in manners that really made me feel like I was becoming a failure to myself, my family, the men and women of SCW, and also to each and every one of you...”

The crowd begins to realize this is going in a somber direction, and begin to show some displeasure.

Starr: “Hang tight... Hang tight... Before you all say anything, I want to say something from the heart. And no, this isn't a swerve. Thank you... Thank you all for being there for me. Thank you for being the driving force that made me walk out of that curtain night after night, putting on the best show I could, and on occasion being stretchered out because things got out of hand. Thank YOU!”

A respectful clap begins.

Starr: “Really since last Rise to Greatness, I've had to do a lot of soul searching and thinking. I had to face down the words that I would espouse, and the reality that they were becoming. Father Time wasn't just catching up to me... He was walking side by side with me. I promised you all that I wouldn't string you out, I wouldn't make it some kind of "will he, or won't he," but when the time came, I'd simply be up front and handle it. And this... Unfortunately... Is that time...”

The displeasure begins to rain throughout the audience.

Starr: “The truth is, it's been time for a while. I've just not been able to accept the reality of the situation. I'm old. I'm not the same high flying, throwing caution to the wind, kind of guy I used to be. I'm not the same Jake Starr that I was proud of, or who I wanted to be in front of you. Instead, I was a shell of the performer I used to be. And this time off, this time off, has allowed me to realize it, and be OK with it. That's why I called up Mr. D, and I asked to meet with him, and...”

-- Boos grow louder. --

Starr: “Please... You have to understand... I've not been the same. This business, it's evolved to a point where I can't compete. I can't stand with the greats that SCW has on its roster. And anything but being one of those greats, is failure. So speaking with Mr. D, I told him that it was time to call it quits...”

Sharper: “Wow…and that’s big for him.”

Knots: “Never thought I’d see this day. I didn’t think his ego would let it happen!”

The boos are deafening, but Jake continues.

Starr: “I assured him, this wasn't a threat, this wasn't Jake Starr threatening to leave if he didn't get what he wanted, this wasn't me strong-arming the organization, this was simply the reality of the day. I told him that I didn't want to go away and then do a surprise return, like I had last year at Taking Hold of the Flame, and also didn't do this year, either. I was honest. My time had come...”

The crowd's dejection in hearing one of the staples of SCW in it's history calling it quits is more and more evident although a growing chorus of “Thank you Jake!” comes from the crowd.

Starr: “With that being said, like I said, I thank each and every one of you... You all made this journey one that was worth every minute. I got to be me. I got to be Jake Starr. I got to entertain you all. And it wasn't just you. No offense, I can't neglect every person I met and shared this ring with. They helped make the legend of Jake Starr what it grew to be. It was with their friendships, rivalries, respect, everything, that led me to continue to become someone who was pushed harder than ever before, and I thank them. I thank management of this organization. Yeah, I can be a bit of an ass to deal with, but for being a guy, walking into SCW with a reputation of being blacklisted from organizations, they took a shot on me. They let me be me. They allowed the "Social Misfit" to live and thrive. They gave me everything I wanted in a career...”

The crowd begins the infamous chant...

"ONE MORE MATCH... ONE MORE MATCH... ONE MORE MATCH..."

Jake Starr takes a deep breath, and blows it out as he looks down. His eyes begin to open with a scowl, and with it still down, begins to tilt it to the side, toward the Rise to Greatness sign. The crowd sees this, and begins to slowly cheer as they see Jake's acknowledgment, as a smirk comes up on one side of his mouth, and as he looks toward the camera, the infamous look of Jake Starr is in full force as he looks up.

Starr: “I promised you I would tell you when I was done... I promised you I wouldn't string it out over a long period... But I never said it meant that my retirement was going to happen tonight, did I?”

The crowd erupts.

Starr: “You see, nothing I have said is a lie. I met with management, and I told them my time came. I told them it was time for Jake Starr to call it a career. I told them I wasn't going somewhere else, and I wanted to retire as a superstar in SCW. But…”

Jake smirks.

Starr: “I wanted to bookend my career and end it at one place!”

Jake extends his arm and points at the Rise to Greatness sign.

Starr: “RISE TO GREATNESS!”

The crowd becomes deafening.

Starr: “I want to bookend my career, arguably the way it truly started. Yeah, I won my first title at Retribution. Yeah, I defended it several times. But it was at Rise to Greatness where I faced my toughest defense. I faced Christian Savior, a legend in SCW, someone perceived far superior to me, for the Adrenaline Championship, and when I won, I established myself as someone who was to be reckoned with, and eventually set myself up for my Rookie of the Year honor, and subsequent Superstar of the Year honor the following year. In 2009, it began. Now, in 2021, it's time we turn back the clock. No this isn't me trying to hype myself, or get a fire burning. At Rise to Greatness, I walk out of this ring one final time. Win or lose, I exit and say my goodbyes. So that's why I demand an entry into the World Title match!”

Jake drops the mic to his side laughing hysterically.

Starr: “I'm kidding! Seriously! I couldn't resist. If I asked for that I'd be insulting the title and the match itself!”

Starr looks around.

Starr: “BUT... I do know what I want. I do know how I want to bookend my career... And that's the same way I came in. You see, Rise to Greatness 2009 was a career defining moment for me. I walked out there and I beat Christian Savior to retain my Adrenaline Championship. It proved to the world that Jake Starr was a force to be reckoned with. But that night wasn't only my night. It was the night for one other man, who had won Taking Hold of the Flame, won the World Championship from Shawn Winters, and went on to face me in the ultimate trilogy of "kissing your sister" moments. We each walked away with 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 tie. So I'm calling my shot... For one more night, the Social Misfit walks out of that locker room and into this ring, and wants to go one on one with a fellow Hall of Famer. So James Exeter…”

The crowd erupts in surprise.

Starr: “I don’t know where you are. But I know that you never fully leave this business. I’ve told SCW I want it…and they’re going to come calling if they can find you…So James....Let's give this crowd a show. Let's put on a match like we did in 2009, and break this tie once and for all! On the biggest stage of wrestling before I call it a career!”

Starr brings the microphone down and looks around as the crowd cheers. “Sound of Madness starts to play again.

Sharper: “Jake Starr not only announcing his retirement, but calling for one final match. One final dream match…a match to settle it all. Him versus James Exeter!”

Knots: “Do we even know where he is?”

Sharper: “Jake may not, but he says SCW does and he’s making sure to put the pressure on to end his career the way he wants!”

Jake Starr turns and exits the ring. He then starts to walk around the ring, high-fiving fans, stopping every once and a while to say you’re welcome to appreciative fans. He continues to make his way around.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Ravyn Taylor vs. Ace Marshall follows.

Sharper: “As Jake Starr enjoys this moment with fans, folks, when we return, main event. The Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal winner will face Ravyn Taylor, and it’s next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Ravyn Taylor vs. Ace Marshall

BELIEVE IT!

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

Sharper: “Before we have our main event, we’ll have a special guest at ringside.”

Knots: “Get some good scouting, but also get more of her thoughts in this situation. Ace Marshall will be facing her at Rise to Greatness!”

Selena Frost walks down to the ring, high-fiving several fans as she walks around the ring. She follows the barricade, continuing to high-five fans before walking over to the announce position. She reaches out and shakes Adam Sharper’s hand before then nodding at Knots before she sits down.

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside. Congratulations!”

Selena: “Thank you. Thanks for having me.”

Knots: “Two people you have a long history in this one.”

Selena: “Putting it mildly.”

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

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes hits the PA system.

“Hide your face forever

Dream and search forever-ever-ever-ever”

The song gets stuck on the word and is then interrupted by the deep sound of the voice of Marilyn Manson.

“Just lay your head in daddy’s lap

You’re a bad girl!”

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as we cut to the backstage. We see Ravyn Taylor walking the corridors, accompanied by both CHBK and Alexander Crowe. Ravyn has her ring-gear on, and most notably her ring jacket. As she walks the camera reverses down the corridor as Infamous make their way toward ringside, and we can hear the boos from the crowd even backstage. We then cut to the shot of the doorway again where we see Ravyn Taylor walk through. She pauses, a smirk on her face for a moment, before beginning to walk to the ring.

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

Dark Fantasy

We follow the group as they make their way down toward ringside, with security keeping fans back in the aisles. Ravyn doesn’t seem at all distracted by the noise and movement of people around her however, keeping her eyes focused on the ring. She gets to the barricade and pauses. Alexander Crowe and Syren grab her by the arms and lift her up and over. She jumps down the other side and smirks again as she starts to walk toward the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV Time remaining and is your main event of the evening! First, introducing, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe and CHBK, hailing from Hell, Michigan, she is a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”

Ravyn steps up the ring steps, pausing for a moment before encouraging Jason Phillips to walk over toward her. She points to the ropes, telling him to sit on the middle rope to lower it for her. He hesitates before doing exactly that, and she responds by vaulting over the top rope and just smirking at him. She then casually removes her jacket, tossing it into the corner before climbing the turnbuckles on the left camera side and looking out toward the camera. On her arm we see the Infamous skull-logo armband which she points to, tapping it with two fingers as she looks into the camera.

Sharper: “You wonder if Ravyn Taylor may use this match to blow off some steam.”

Knots: “She’s been even more calm than usual. Alexander Crowe. He went right for Cid Turner, wanting to get his hands on anyone involved. Asher Hayes is suspended.”

Sharper: “But Ravyn…this is, you’re right. She’s as calm as ever. And Syren mentioned earlier she’ll handle it.”

Selena: “Good to see Syren finally getting the hint. Ravyn meanwhile…maybe she’ll listen to her wife. I know how personal those situations can be.”

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" begins to play.

"ADRENALIZE ME"

Green strobe lights begin spinning over her of the arena. The crowd gives mixed reactions, still mostly cheers however as Ace Marshall steps out on stage in a robe, Lexy Chapel walking up behind him, holding his SCW World Tag Team Championship belt. Standing on stage he throws his arms out boastfully before turning his back to the crowd taking several steps backwards. He points to the back of his robe which reads 'I need a catch phrase'.

Phillips: “Her opponent, making his way to the ring, coming in from Las Vegas, Nevada, accompanied by Lexy Chapel, Lexy Chapel presents The One Man Extravaganza, the SCW Taking Hold of the Flame winner and one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, Ace Marshall!"

Ace casually strolls down the ramp now loudly singing along with his song, poorly and seemingly tone deaf. This puts the crowd off who start to boo who are nearby. Lexy Chapel claps her hands cheerfully behind him, throwing her arms to her side and pointing them at him like he's on sell. He leaps up onto the apron before running his boots along the apron and stepping in over the middle rope. He takes a moment before slowly beginning to sensually remove the robe, letting the shoulders of it drop to his forearms before falling himself back into the ropes. He rips the robe off before throwing it at Phillips. Lexy cheers and runs a hand down his abs before once again lifting both of her arms up to him as if presenting him. She then steps off, still holding her title before turning to Selena and pointing to her and then herself.

Sharper: “She’s tenacious isn’t she.”

Selena: “That’s one word. I don’t need her representation. Although good that she told Adam off.”

Sharper: “We’ll see how this goes. Ace Marshall and Ravyn Taylor have a long history too. At one point, allies.”

Knots: “At one point, table dancing partners!”

The bell sounds and Ace Marshall turns and swings through the ropes as if high-fiving someone, but missing before turning and doing the same on the other side, where Lexy Chapel high-fives him. Ace turns and looks at Ravyn Taylor who just steps up to him and rakes his eyes. The crowd boos and Ravyn forearms Ace in the face and then again before pushing him into the corner. Ravyn then starts to choke him in the corner.

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Ace coughs as she lets go and Ravyn backs up and walks around the ring. Ace winces as Ravyn steps back over to him, but Ace grabs her and spins her into the corner. Ace then knees her in ribs and nails her with a forearm. He then chops her. The crowd woos. Ace then wrenches the arm and whips her across the ring. Ravyn hits the corner and stops. Ace walks across and watches her as Ravyn then goes for a kick. Ace catches her, before pulling her in and then forearming her in the jaw. Ravyn falls to the mat and Ace grabs her other leg and then falls back, slingshotting her across the ring and Ravyn hits the mat and rolls over.

Sharper: “Ravyn maybe a bit rattled. Not seen her this aggressive and Ace ready for it.”

Knots: “Or maybe Ace just knows her well enough.”

Selena: “Could be both.”

Ravyn starts to get up and Ace runs across the ring and nails her in the back of the head with a clothesline. Ravyn falls over to a knee. Ravyn turns and Ace grabs her and pulls her out and hits a vertical suplex. He floats over for the pin.

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Ravyn kicks out. Ace then gets up and looks over at Selena and laughs a bit. He then turns and walks into the ropes and bounces off before hitting a knee drop. He turns and goes for another pin.

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Ravyn kicks out again.

Sharper: “Ace finding something funny while he methodically takes down Ravyn here.”

Selena: “Probably everything is funny to him. I mean the man is afraid of tables and he’s never taken things seriously. Just like I expect to hear him make fun of the Snow Queen things. Let’s get all of the old stuff out of the way. It’s me as World Champion against him as Taking Hold of the Flame winner.”

Ace turns and looks at Selena and smirks again before then turning and sitting on the ropes, inviting Selena in.

Ace: “Wanna join? I know you don’t like her either!”

Selena just shakes her head. Ace then turns and walks over to Ravyn as Ravyn starts to get up and Ravyn reaches up and rakes his eyes again. Ace turns and Ravyn then grabs his arm and runs past with an armpull neckbreaker. Ace rolls over in pain. Ravyn stirs and gets up and turns and stomps Ace in the face and then again. Ace rolls over to the ropes. He grabs at them and Ravyn then steps over his head and starts to choke him, using the ropes.

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Ravyn steps back. She then holds her arms up before then turning and kicking Ace in the ribs. The crowd ohs as Ace rolls over to the corner, holding his chest in pain.

Selena: “That’ll wake him up. And if he thinks that hurts, I’ll put money down that I can kick harder than Ravyn.”

Sharper: “Ace may need to get used to taking a few kicks. That was just Ravyn seeing an opening.”

Knots: “Or maybe helping him out. One less rib and he can draw in more air!”

Ace grabs at the ropes and Ravyn kicks him in again in the ribs. Ace holds his chest and Ravyn hits a back elbow in the jaw before backing up and then spinning through with a discus clothesline into the corner. She turns and grabs Ace by the head and hits a running bulldog. She rolls him over and hooks the leg.

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Ace kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up, moving to the corner. Ravyn follows up and forearms him in the jaw and then again and again. Ravyn then climbs up to the middle rope and steps over and sets up for a tarantula, but Ace fights it off and blocks it and turns before throwing her over to the apron. Ravyn starts to get up and Ace catches her with a knee. She grabs her by the head, pulling her in and double underhooking her only to DDT her into the mat. Ace rolls her over and hooks the leg.

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Ravyn rolls her shoulder up. She rolls over and Ace gets up. Ravyn stirs and starts to get up and Ace kicks her in the ribs and double underhooks her. He hits a backbreaker. He goes for the pin.

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Ravyn kicks out again.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall using those double underhooks and doing some damage.”

Knots: “Perhaps also self-preservation!”

Selena: “Probably also looking to just get the momentum. Feel good about it. You want to do that in the ring. Not going to help him at Rise to Greatness. Not if I have anything to say about it.”

Sharper: “He’s back to taunting you now…”

Ace walks over to the ropes and smirks before motioning again for her to enter. Lexy points to Ravyn as CHBK glances at Lexy. Ravyn starts to get up and Ace runs over and hits a running knee lift. Ravyn falls to the ropes by Crowe and CHBK. CHBK reaches over to her as Ace turns and runs across the ring, bouncing off and lands on her back. Ravyn falls over to a heap and Ace moves back to the middle of the ring, but as he does, we see Adam Allocco running down from the back, with Holly Adams in tow. CHBK hands something to Ravyn. Ace notices them as the crowd roars and Lexy Chapel looks at them too. Ace turns as Adam Allocco runs over to the ring and hops onto the apron. Ace turns and runs over and nails Adam.

Sharper: “And now Ace’s other commitments. The World Tag Team Champion and again, Adam Allocco a thorn in his and Lexy’s side.”

Knots: “With Holly with him. Remember the part about Shilo too!”

Selena: “Probably just for fun, with her. This is getting ridiculous!”

Lexy yells at them as Adam falls off the apron. Ace turns and Ravyn then reveals what she hand, a pair of handcuffs and places it on Ace’s wrist before turning and placing it on the middle rope. She falls back as Ace then looks around, and tries to get free. Lexy turns, now in the opposite direction.

Lexy: “Dad! What the hell?!”

CHBK: “Just business, Lex!”

Ravyn then turns as the official reprimands her and she turns and stomps away on Ace Marshall. The crowd boos as Ace covers up, unable to fight as Ravyn keeps going for his ribs. The referee calls for the bell, ending the match.

Sharper: “Ravyn taking advantage of the distraction! Handcuffing Ace!”

Selena: “This is ridiculous. I’m not letting this happen! Not going to see this title continue to greet a circus!”

Selena gets up.

Sharper: “Demitra has disqualified Ravyn for this. But way are they doing this?”

Knots: “And look at Holly and Adam. They’re happy to let Infamous take over. Holly even turning her back to Ace.”

Ace covers up as Lexy frantically looks around. Selena turns gets up as Crowe runs over and goes to stop Selena. Selena chops him. The crowd roars. Holly hears it and turns and throws her arms up as the crowd roars and Autumn Valentine runs out from the back. Adam turns to Holly as Holly walks around the ring as Adam turns and Autumn nails him with a couple of shots. Selena tries to get into the ring, but Crowe grabs her and pulls her out as Ravyn continues to stop away on Ace Marshall. CHBK enters the ring and gets up and he joins too.

Sharper: “CHBK and Ravyn Taylor are mauling, maiming, Ace Marshall! For what end?”

Knots: “They may not be working for Syren. They’re working for themselves now. And you wonder if they will cause the chaos of taking him out!”

Sharper: “Selena trying to fight for the ring as Autumn trying to get in the ring, getting past Adam Allocco!”

Knots: “Holly’s going after Lexy Chapel!”

Holly stalks Lexy as Selena kicks Crowe in the ribs, over and over, before the crowd roars and Bree Lancaster runs out from the back.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster! And we hear her comments earlier. She’s going to make sure the integrity of the title remains. Even if she’s not challenging!”

Knots: “Well this fits!”

Bree Lancaster runs down and runs past Autumn and Adam and slides in. CHBK turns and Bree runs at him and hits the Classifier. The crowd erupts as CHBK rolls over. Ravyn then turns and nails Bree with a hard right and then another as Bree starts to fight back. Selena gets in the ring, free from Crowe and goes to head over to Ace, only to stop and run over and grab Holly through the ropes. The crowd roars as Holly turns and reaches around.

Sharper: “Pandemonium out here as Bree and Ravyn going at it. Selena has Holly!”

Knots: “Why not! Why not take a free shot!”

Ace tries to get free as Lexy runs around the ring now, to check on Ace. The scene then abruptly cuts backstage.

We see Cid Turner, wearing a tie around his neck, sitting halfway in front of his straggly beard.

Sharper: “What in the world…”

Cid also has a collection of random flowers, we’re not sure where they were found. He also has a bottle of water, a heart drawn in a sharpie on it. He then walks over to the Infamous locker room. He takes another deep breath and knocks on the door. He then looks around, eying the hallway awkwardly, trying not to be too nervous.

Cid: “Just need to go for her heart. Need to take her out…Asher and Holly say this is the way and-“

The door opens and Syren opens it and looks at Cid, a look of pure anger in her eyes.

Cid: “I-“

Syren: “I want nothing from you…but one thing…I already know you’re going to do Asher Hayes’ bidding. It’s all you know. Loyalty and all. Well…I remember a year ago you said you were going to come back and beat Dark Fantasy. That’s off the table. Now you have to deal with me. So Cid…all I want from you is one match at Rise to Greatness. Asher Hayes can then watch what happens when someone threatens MY career…I wonder how he’ll do without his meal ticket!”

Syren steps back and slams the door in Cid’s face. Cid steps back. He looks around and then nods.

Cid: “Okay…I got it…Rise to Greatness…step one!”

Cid takes a deep breath before smiling and walking off. The scene fades to black…