“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

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MAIN SHOW:

Breakdown opens up with a shot of the back entrance of the building. A 2021 Black Cadillac Escalade pulls up to the arena.

Sharper: “Welcome to Breakdown. We are live in Raleigh, North Carolina! And we recognize that car.”

Knots: “The winnings of the 2020 End of the Year Special Open Invitational!”

The car stops and the door opens as Konrad Raab steps out of the driver’s side and walks around the car. Kandis steps out of the back door. She turns to reach in to help Tommy, before Jordan Majors runs into the scene and runs over and nails Kandis in the back once and then twice before Tommy reaches around and manages to grab a drink and throws it into the face of Jordan. Jordan turns away briefly as Kandis then hits a kick to the ribs. Jordan rolls back from the impact.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors attacking! Minerva, Kandis, Konrad and Tommy!”

Knots: “And getting a few shots in on Kandis. Minerva’s window goes down revealing she’s seated in the passenger seat.”

Minerva: “Konrad! Drive!”

Konrad turns and runs around and goes over to the driver’s side. He gets in as Minerva reaches over, presumably turning the ignition. The car revs as Jordan Majors gets up and runs back over toward the car, but the car peels off, Konrad driving. Minerva just smirks as she holds her arm out, almost waving at Jordan. The car spins around the production trucks and drives off as Jordan looks on, seething.

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 PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the Hurricanes, for Breakdown!”

The cameras pan the crowd a bit longer, showing some more fans before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots stand next to the ring.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. I’m Adam Sharper alongside Jonathan Knots. We’re on our last stop before Taking Hold of the Flame in a week and a half. Tension in the air.”

Knots: “Tension in the air. That’s for sure. Everyone knows what happens in a week and a half. A night where one can change their entire future in one night. But they have to survive tonight!”

Sharper: “Damn right and we already saw the consequences from last week. But tonight, more consequences in a huge six person tag team match…”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen before a still of Adams, Allocco & Jones vs. Valiant, Marshall & Valentine follows.

Sharper: “…Holly Adams will call on Adam Allocco and Bison Jones to help her turn Shilo Valiant and Lexy’s Angels aside. The question there is Shilo clearly is having some fun and he paid Lexy’s Angels for a service. He’s not gotten it.”

Knots: “And if it doesn’t work out, we may see a table come into play there.”

Sharper: “And this is not all…”

A still of David Helms vs. Asher Hayes follows.

Sharper: “David Helms faces Asher Hayes in singles action!”

The still changes against to see Chris Cannon vs. Kimberly Williams.

Knots: “Perhaps getting ready to face Minerva in the future. Kimberly Williams brings a bit of unknown to Chris Cannon when they go one on one tonight!”

Sharper: “Cid Turner will also be in action. So will Owen Cruze, Christy Matthews and much more, here tonight, on Breakdown!”

The lights around the arena begin to flicker as "Whoa Is Me" by Down With Webster starts to play over the arena. The crowd roars a bit as we see Gavin Taylor walk out from the back. He then looks around the arena and then turns to the ring and then the crowd, a smile on his face.

Sharper: “And we’re kicking off with the man who will be entering in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal at number two.”

Knots: “Going to have to go the distance to win it. Going to have to prove he’s the All Star!”

Gavin Taylor starts to head to the ring and walks over to the ring. He then stops and looks around and nods, he smacks the ring apron before walking around the ring. He reaches the timekeeper’s table and then asks for a microphone from Jason Phillips. Phillips hands him one and Taylor takes it. He looks around and then walks over to the ring. He then looks at it before turning and fist pumping a nearby fan. He then stands back and points at him and nods.

Gavin: “Tonight, you’re witnessing history!”

Gavin looks around and nods.

Gavin: “You are. See, tonight, I’m just a man. An All-Star. A Great Man…but still just a man. There is one thing man has wanted though…Dreamed of…YEARNED to become….”

Gavin turns and looks at the ring again.

Gavin: “Immortal!”

Gavin looks around.

Gavin: “And I will be that at Taking Hold of the Flame. I thought I was off the shnide. I thought I was going to get going…kick Glory’s ass…and I had a smack dab show to the face…I even stole a contract.”

Gavin chuckles.

Gavin: “I know, I know…what was I thinking.”

Gavin then steps to the steel steps and walks up them and onto the apron.

Gavin: “But Glory reminded me…I need to focus and in one week and a half, I will be entering this ring at number two and will aim to do something only a handful of people have done. Yes, one of those people is Adam Riddick. We’re going to ignore that, okay. I’m going to focus on being the first ALL STAR to go coast to coast and in one night, reach my immortality and finally take my mantle at the top of this sport.”

Gavin then turns to the camera.

Gavin: “Not by hook or by crook…but through my God-given talent.”

Gavin then steps into the ring. He looks around as the crowd cheers a bit. He then nods.

Gavin: “I’ve been wanting this for a long time. This is the moment that doesn’t come through marketing or by multi-millions of dollars or even me standing here talking…It comes from my talent. And I’m going to finally live up to the potential everyone has for me…OR ELSE!”

Gavin stops and looks around.

Gavin: “At Taking Hold of the Flame…I will enter at number two and I won’t leave until I stand tall with my ticket punched to the main event of Rise to Greatness!”

Gavin lets out a woo and then brings the microphone down to his side. The crowd cheers as he looks around and nods.

Sharper: “Confident to say the least.”

Knots: “Confident or trying to convince himself to be confident.”

Sharper: “Either way, he’s going to need to do that and come up with a strong strategy to outlast everyone to get the immortality he wants!”

Gavin continues to stand in the ring, taking in the moment.

Backstage, Cid Turner is shown walking over to Asher Hayes, holding his fake World Championship.

Cid: “Uh…can I have the World Title?”

Hayes: “You’ve got it right there my man!”

Cid: “No…this is yours…there’s even the bite marks when you though it may be chocolate in after the night out.”

Hayes: “Oh…well…yeah…sorry, my dudes.”

Hayes shrugs.

Hayes: “Don’t know what to say. Gotta be around here. Look, you deal with your opponent. I’ll find it for you! Promise.”

Cid: “Uh…okay…just can’t believe I lost it. Maybe Bree is right-“

Hayes: “Hey! Don’t you ever think that. No one sane should think that. And don’t let Holly hear you thinking that.”

Cid: “She can hear me think? Oh God….and wait…”

Hayes: “Dude, if she can hear us think, then we’d have other problems. Waterfall, if you know what I mean.”

Cid: “She’d leave the tap running?”

Hayes: “What?”

Cid: “Where is she, by the way? Shouldn’t she by like…coaching our lives?”

Hayes: “She’s got a bigger issue tonight.”

The scene cuts to the locker room of Golden Boys. We see Holly Adams standing in front of Adam Allocco who steps forward, a bottle of champagne in his hand.

Adam: “Holly! You beautiful bitch! You’ve not enjoyed the celebration as the Adam Allocco World Tag Team Championship tour continues here with-“

Holly grabs the bottle and slaps it out of his hand. It falls to the floor, shattering. Anastasia just smirks as Bison shakes his head.

Adam: “I didn’t realize you were so clumsy, good thing-“

Holly: “Give me that too.”

Adam starts to pull out another bottle, but Holly grabs it and throws it to the ground too, shattering that bottle.

Holly: “You serious? Do you not know my history? Plus, not tonight! Not when I’ve got a crazy masked clown asshole coming after me. And you’ve got to keep him off of me.”

Adam: “Shilo? Pfft! I’m not worried about him. He’s going up against the World Tag Team Champions.”

Bison: “And the TV Champ.”

Anastasia: “Exactly, darling! A double champion.”

Adam: “All thanks to my coaching.”

Holly: “And time for my coaching. And Adam, baby, we’ve been through a lot. Right?”

Holly reaches up to his head and pulls it down a bit. Adam’s eyes drift to her chest. Anastasia notices this immediately, rolling her eyes before turning to Bison.

Holly: “Look at me!”

Adam: “I am!”

Holly pulls on the back of his neck.

Adam: “Hey! Not the neck fat!”

Holly: “I need to focused, damn it! Tonight, your going to be my greatest success yet. Don’t make me call Crysta-Elizabeth from Real Housewives. She’ll lick the booze off the floor, glass and all! And trust me…you’ll wish you were sober!”

Adam: “Okay, okay!”

Holly turns and looks at Bison as Adam walks over to his bag and reaches into it, slowly pulling out a flask. He quickly undoes the top and takes a swig while Holly approaches Bison.

Holly: “And you too. I don’t know what’s going on between you too, but please keep your clothes on until AFTER we beat Shilo.”

Bison: “Yeah, I think I can handle it.”

Anatasia: “All American women…no fun!”

Bison: “And what about Autumn and Ace-“

Holly: “I’ll handle Ace!”

Adam scrambles to return his flask as Holly turns around.

Holly: “Okay? Just follow my lead…and we’ll be fine.”

Adam: “Totally! You’ve got the champs on your side. So we’ll see you later-“

Holly: “Oh no…I’m staying here. I’m making sure you’re not screwing this up, Adam!”

Bison: “Hot damn…”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Jordan Majors is still out in the loading docks. Dean Black is with her, along with a couple of other security team members.

Jordan: “I’m not going where, Dean. Not when they stole that from a friend of mine.”

Dean: “I understand and I still don’t get why Vihaan wouldn’t just press charges. They’ve gone over state-lines-“

Jordan: “He’s…he doesn’t understand this world.”

Dean: “I can see that, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to let you stay here, ready to pounce when they need to be competing and them not here is not exactly helping anything.”

Jordan: “Yeah, Mr. D wants to make them pay. Well, I’m doing that for him.”

David Helms, Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight walk out of the building. Jordan notices them.

Jordan: “You don’t need to be here.”

David: “Sounds like I do.”

Jordan: “I heard what you said last week.”

David: “And you think this is proving me wrong. Look, Jordan, I said it because right now, you’re in your head and all over the place. Do I think, skill wise you can beat any of them, damn right. But not where you’re thinking like this.”

Jordan: “Not in the mood for a lecture. Now-“

Chris: “This is ridiculous. We’re all getting ridiculous. And if Minerva is going to get punished because of this…I’m not going to stand here and see my opportunity go away. So we need to figure this out-“

Lucas: “Look, let’s go to D. Let’s make sure this isn’t going to escalate. Dean…David…Talk some sense into her.”

Lucas and Chris head off as Jordan shakes her head. Just then, we hear the sound of a bike bell. Jordan turns as we see Vihaan speeding in on a mountain bike. He slams on the brakes, skidding to a stop.

Vihaan: “Alright! I am here! Where are those dirty sons of bitches who hurt Vihaan and stole his car!”

Jordan: “Vihaan, I told you I’d take care of it.”

Vihaan: “And I said I would protect you Miss Jordan. Just like last week. I saw you hurt and didn’t want you hurt.”

Jordan: “Yeah….thanks…”

Vihaan: “So where are they?”

Dean: “Come on! Inside!”

Jordan glances back at Dean as David shakes his head and the scene cuts away.

Cid Turner vs. Derek Adonis

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall… introducing first…”

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: “Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing in at 2270 pounds… born in New Jersey, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada… 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 used to be a controversial figure here in SCW, in the media for his lifestyle but he seemed to have taken a different turn in recent months.”

Knots: “And tonight, all that hard work and revamping could pay dividends if he upsets the SCW World Champion.”

Sharper: “We’ve seen such moments before and they usually yield a rematch, for the title that is.”

The lights slowly dim down. The crowd buzzes in anticipation, many of them taking their phones out and lighting up the arena with their flashlights. After a few moments of silence, "Dark Child" by Marlon Williams plays as the lights flash back on. The big screen shows several highlights of Cid Turner's career as the song continues to play. The crowd roars as Cid makes his way onto the stage, looking tensely out into the crowd with the fake SCW World Championship around his waist. Cid takes a moment to let it all soak in before he begins his walk down the ramp.

Phillips: “And making his way to the ring, the not-so-Fallen King, coming down from the mountains of Colorado, weighing in at 235 pounds… the current reigning SCW World Champion… CID TURNER!”

"My little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy

One day you'll grow up and be distressed

One day you'll grow up and reject everything

I've set out for you"

Cid continues his walk down the ramp and keeps his eye on the ring while continually muttering to himself. Cid reaches the ring before he climbs up the steps, slowly walking across the apron to the corner and pulling himself up onto the second rope, standing on the turnbuckle. He takes the belt from off his waist and looks down at it, shaking his head slightly. He takes a deep breath.

"My only dear long wasteful son

One day you'll wonder what you've become"

The music begins to fade out as Cid climbs down from the ropes and enters the ring before hanging Asher Hayes’ fake SCW World title on the corner.

Sharper: “Cid Turner has come out here alone. He seems honed in on being the best champion he can be.”

Knots: “You think the pressure is finally getting to him?”

Sharper: “He’s warded off Datura, Bree Lancaster, and soon he’s going to have to summon up the same magic to starve off Selena Frost at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Knots: “Hate him or love him. Judge him because of the company he keeps. Whatever. Cid has proven, even at his age and after that long hiatus from the game, he’s a credible SCW World Champion.”

Sharper: “Question is, does Cid feels the same way or are we witnessing a case of imposter complex.”

The bell rings. Cid Turner steps forward. Derek trots right up, his shoulders swaying as he squares up. Cid holds up one hand, motiong Derek to stop and then offers his hand with a smile. Derek looks around, the crowd is waiting with anticipation. Derek wearily shakes Cid hands before both men step out, garnering a splatter of applause. Cid tries to circle around Derek, but Derek was not having any of that. Derek immediately rushes in, shoulderblocks Cid, knocking the champ down onto the mat. Derek backpedals into the ropes and dives with a shoulder while Cid sits up!

Sharper: “First few hits tallied by Derek Adonis!”

Knots: “Weird moment there between the two, I almost thought Derek would have taken advantage of the handshake but he must have a little bit respect towards the champ.”

Cid doesn’t rest. He scrambles to his feet, actually beating Adonis to his feet. Adonis lunges forward but there’s an european uppercut to knock him back. Adonis steps forward again and Cid deals a chop across the chest. He immediately pulls Adonis down in a side headlock, squeezes the head hard. Adonis shoves him forward, Cid’s chest bounces off the top turnbuckle but Cid in his recoil strikes with an elbow. Derek stumbles a few feet into the center of the ring. Cid clubs Derek upper back. Derek swings wildly behind him but Cid ducks. Cid drills another chop to the chest before lifting the much bigger Adonis up for a scoop slam. Cid falls back into the ropes as the crowd again gives a mixed reaction, this time for Cid’s feat of strength. Adonis arches his back in pain, maybe having landed hard on his tailbone. Cid points to the sky and climbs up onto the top rope.

Sharper: “Cid showing off his strength by slamming Derek Adonis like that!”

Knots: “There’s nothing more stranger and intimidating than old man strength. And both these guys have that!”

Sharper: “Cid climbing up onto the top rope! He’s going to try to end this match sooner than later!”

Knots: “He wants to show how dominant he can be!”

Sharper: “SHI-PARADON OUR FRENCH-TTY FIVE--- No, Derek rolls out of the way and Cid gets mat! Cid bounces up to his feet but there’s Derek with a cradle!”

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Sharper: “And Cid Turner escapes!”

Cid Turner holds his chest and withers in pain on the canvas. Derek Adonis find his feet, backpedals into the ropes and comes down hard onto Cid Turner with a body splash. Cid Turner sits up in pain once Derek rolls off him. Derek steps behind and locks in a full nelson. He tries fold Cid up over onto himself to restrict the breathing but Cid slips out, pops Derek in nose. Derek falls back against the corner. Cid hurries to his feet, comes bounding at Derek but Derek meets him with a boot. Cid stumbles backwards but then swings around for a clothesline, pushing Derek back against the turnbuckle. Cid ducks under a retaliority punch and responds with a monkey flip that sends Derek flying a short distance and landing with a thud! Derek rolls up, but Cid steps behind him, locking him in a sleeperhold.

Sharper: “Cid Turner has recovered from the mishap earlier, now he’s making up for lost ground.”

Knots: “Derek looking a little bit woosy here. He might go to sleep!”

Sharper: “Referee is checking if that the case but Derek gets his hands up and he manages to clap both ears of Cid Turner to escape!”

Derek grasps for air on his hands and knese. Cid Turner again climbs up onto the ropes, lines Derek up. Cid Turner leaps off for the diving crossbody but Derek catches him. Derek spins around slowly, showing off his strength now before delivering a fallaway slam.

Sharper: “Again, Derek goes for the pin, capitalizing on Cid’s aerial mistakes.”

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Sharper: “Again the champ kicks out!”

Knots: “Derek Adonis just threw his weight around and Cid is once again getting caught, being over aggressive. Pressing even.”

Cid absorbs a few stomps before starting to stand. Derek lifts him up over his head and runs forward, launching Cid like a lawn dart into the top turnbuckle. Cid bounces back, landing on his feet somehow but Derek punches him in the kidney. Cid holds his side but turns and Derek with a hard shoulder to knock him back into the corner. Derek backs up, seeming to charge in for the Sin of KABLAM but Cid ducks and rolls. Derek gets nothing but turnbuckle, staggering back. Cid pops up, turns Derek and…

Sharper: “Sovereign Takeover! Sovereign Takeover! The hook of the leg and pin!”

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3!

Sharper: “Cid Turner successfully squashed that upset in the making and scores the win.”

Knots: “A good warmup before Selena Frost in two weeks!”

Cid rolls off of Derek and looks around.

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

Cid gets up and is handed the fake World Championship. He then looks at it before turning to the crowd and raising his other arm in victory. He then looks back at Derek, before turning back and rolling to the floor.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Lucas Knight stands with Tipper Weatherbee. Chris Cannon is pacing in the background as Mr. D talks to her in his office.

Mr. D: “I’ve gone through this Tipper, and well-“

Lucas: “Look, you know what’s happening outside. You know there’s going to be a fight. But mate, you know this isn’t going away barring something big.”

Mr. D: “With this crap with the car, when Vihaan didn’t press charges, as far as I’m concerned, they’re borrowing it and Vihaan wants to play wrestler. He’s going to get his chance at the battle royal. Jordan…she needs to figure out where her head is at. As for you, Chris, and I know that’s why you’re here…You and Minerva, it’s signed. The only thing that stops that is Taking Hold of the Flame OR…the contract is voided because she goes too far. See, I’m here to prevent things from going too far. That’s why I’m booking them regularly. And that’s why I’ve already had HR contact them and let them know if Kandis is not here for her match, she is out of Taking Hold of the Flame outright.”

The crowd roars.

Mr. D: “Now Chris, part of why I’m telling you that is that I have Josh, Pat…and they’ll step in. You have David…and this idea…and idea that as ridiculous as it is on paper, if it’s going to keep this managed going into Rise to Greatness to get you that opportunity at revenge, to take that spotlight they want and turn it into pure hell, then so be it.”

Mr. D looks at Lucas and Chris.

Mr. D: “But don’t let them force my hand. Because unlike Sasha who was willing to let the wrestlers make the call and even myself in the past…I got lost in it…this time, I’ll put it this way. I’ve made a lot of money. Giovanni loves to hate me for it. But in this case, I don’t need to make more and if the Board has a problem with that, so be it.”

Chris steps forward.

Chris: “I get that…but one way or another, that match needs to happen. For Peyton…for Me…”

Mr. D: “Then make sure it does. Now if I’m not mistaken, Chris, you have a match to get ready for.”

Chris turns to Lucas.

Lucas: “Don’t worry…Dave and I got it.”

Chris turns and heads off as Mr. D takes the contract from Tipper and Tipper joins Lucas in leaving too.

Sharper: “Looks like it could be a long night for some people here and –“

LHS: “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…And I stress that…It’s time for an IMPORTANT Newsbrief from the TRUTH Report…”

The crowd boos as Lucy Huckabee Saanders walks out with a blonde woman, dressed in a sundress, with significant makeup. She stands next to LHS as she continue.

Sharper: “Oh lord…”

LHS: “We have an important announcement to make to stop all of the lies and slander that those part of the Canadian Conspiracy have started. These are evil lies and one’s that need to be stopped and to ensure that people understand our message clearly, allow me to introduce to you, our new public relations liaison Sarah McGrisham!”

The crowd boos as LHS hands the microphone to McGrisham. McGrisham looks around before reaching next to her and grabbing a binder. She unfolds it briefly before nodding and putting it back down. She then looks out at the crowd.

McGrisham: “How are you all out there? I know I won’t get any slack from you when we’re just telling the truth, but that’s not going to stop me. First off, I would like to share that there are reports that Ricky James was in Mexico City two weeks ago. Some have suggested he may have made an appearance wearing what in lucha libre is called a mask.”

LHS shakes her head. The crowd cheers a bit.

McGrisham: “There is no truth to these allegations. Ricky James would never been seen wearing a relic from an obsolete and subpar form of competition. Ricky James is a true American and someone who would not move away from his heritage for another. He proudly represents the greatness of American professional wrestling, hence his battles here in SCW in trying to drain the swamp.”

McGrisham pauses.

McGrisham: “And finally, for those who are looking for a leader, someone to give you home in these dark times…at Taking Hold of the Flame, Ricky James will do what has done every step of the way, even standing against the Canadian Conspiracy with Shady Sasha and Deliquent D…win…winning the Taking Hold of the Flame Battle Royal and with the will of the American people, becoming YOUR World Champion!”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as LHS smiles and applauds.

McGrisham: “No questions…they’ll all be unfair. Results speak for themselves!”

McGrisham returns the microphone to LHS.

LHS: “The Silent Majority has SPOKEN! For a Better Future!”

The crowd boos as “Real American” by Rick Derringer plays throughout the arena. LHS looks around as a waving American flag plays over the big screen as McGrisham and LHS walk to the back through the curtain.

Adam Allocco is seen backstage taking a swig from his flask as Anastasia just shakes her head.

Anastasia: “You know it’s going to make you soft for all of those low-self esteem women you try to find.”

Adam: “Hey! It’s the month of Allocco and this is a celebration for the ages. Plus, my liver…iron…”

Bison: “I don’t want to see her angry-“

Just then, the door flies open as Holly Adams walks forward, holding a device in her hand.

Holly: “Alright…time for a drunk check!”

Adam: “Wait…what?”

Holly: “As I said, we’re going to make sure I stand tall, and so that means you three better be as sober as a well-raised five year old. So…you know what this is. I assume you’ve probably made love to one. That’s not happening here.”

Adam: “If it helps…”

Adam shrugs.

Holly: “You’re going to blow in it and you better come up sober!”

Adam looks around.

Adam: “Well, have one of them test it. I want to make sure this things works!”

Holly: “You stick it in your mouth and blow. It aint hard.”

Adam: “Anastasia! Show her how it’s done then!”

Anastasia: “Oh for God’s sake! Give it here, darling!”

Anastasia takes the breathalyzer and brings it to her mouth. She starts to blow before glancing back at Bison and starting to smirk before running her tongue around it.

Holly: “Okay, okay…I know you want him to do things that only two television stations allow us to describe at this time. Just get this done so Adam can stop being a whiny bitch.”

Adam glances over before reaching into his bag, pulling out a small bottle of mouthwash. He pours some into his mouth and starts to swish as the beep goes on the breathalyzer. Holly pulls it away from Anastasia. She turns, wiping her mouth, and winks at Bison. Holly looks at it.

Holly: “Huh…clean. Out of anyone here, you’d have a reason to drink.”

Adam then turns and spits out the mouthwash on the floor. Holly turns and extends it to Adam.

Holly: “Your turn, Adam.”

Adam: “Okay, but I just rinsed my mouth…wanted this to be clean.”

Adam winks and brings it to this mouth. He blows, waiting a few moment, and looking around, humming as he does. The camera zooms in on him before the beep goes. Adam holds it out and hands it to Holly, smiling. Holly reads it and rolls her eyes.

Holly: “Well by this, you’re legally dead.”

Adam: “Ah…damn…”

Adam snaps his fingers.

Adam: “I forgot. Mouthwash had alcohol in it. Just messed with it. Look, this is stupid. We’ve got you. Have I ever let you down?!”

Holly looks at Adam. Adam then walks over to his bag.

Holly: “Yeah…constantly. But…where are you going?”

Adam: “For a walk! Okay…you want me to be ready. I’m going for a pre-match walk. To get the blood going.”

Adam grabs a bottle of water, but uses this as he turns, holding it in front of Holly, he slips the flask into his front pocket.

Adam: “Just with my water….may do a jog.”

Adam turns to Bison and Anastasia.

Adam: “Right? Do this all the time?”

Bison: “Yeah, whatever.”

Adam: “See…I’ll be back in a flash.”

Adam turns and slips out of the room as Holly watches him leave. She then looks at the floor.

Holly: “How has no one cleaned this yet?!”

Holly shakes her head as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns, opening up to a backstage area where Lexy Chapel, Ace Marshall and Autumn Valentine are talking.

Ace: “Look, I’m not going through another table! So whatever that asshole wants…just do it.”

Lexy: “Well we need to. I’m not going to be made a liar and if you two weren’t making out all of the time, we could focus.”

Autumn shrugs as Ace stammers a bit.

Ace: “Well, it’s just I can’t get enough of her. Come here-“

Ace moves towards Autumn and Lexy steps between them, winking at Ace as she does.

Lexy: “After! AFTER! We need to make good for Shilo. He’s paid us a lot of money.”

Ace: “Well I mean, it’s Adam, there’s a good chance his blood is alcohol right now.”

Autumn: “About that…just saw him leave…”

Ace: “The building. Oh in that case, you take Holly. Shilo can handle Bison and I’ll enjoy the time out in the crowd.”

Autumn: “Well he’s still here…maybe not sober…but here…but…well…”

Autumn leans in and whispers in Ace’s ear. Ace starts to smile.

Ace: “I’ve known Adam a while…but well…if you do that, I think I will say I love you and mean it.”

Autumn: “Well then…”

Autumn looks around.

Autumn: “Come on.”

Autumn smiles and moves with Ace. Lexy looks a bit confused.

Lexy: “Wait…where are you going? You better not be going to make out! Like MAKE OUT PEOPLE!”

Lexy follows after as the scene cuts away.

Chris Cannon vs. Kimberly Williams

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute limit!”

The big screen above the entrance springs into life as the lights darken, the only image we see is that of a glistening perfect world logo. We then hear a woman’s voice over the P. A System next as she addresses the arena.

“Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing...”

.CHRIS CANNON.

The opening guitar to “Prometheus” by Audiomachine hits over the P.A system next with an explosion of sound. There’s a sudden pause and then a spotlight shines down onto the stage where we see Chris Cannon, he stands proudly on the stage with an aura of confidence about him. Shortly after, Tipper Witherbee joins him on stage, leading to more cheers.

Phillips: “Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Tipper Witherbee, hailing from London, England by way of Hermosa Beach, California, he weighed in tonight at two-hundred and thirty-five pounds... he is CHRIS! CANNON!"

The crowd cheers for the British superstar as he begins to walk down towards the ring with a confident stride in his step, Tipper not far behind.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon making his way to the ring in what could be an interesting match up.”

Knots: “Right, Chris has had a lot on his mind in the last couple of months, but he’s got to stay focused here, or else he might be on the bad end of a loaded penguin, or worse, glitter!”

Sharper: “It’s also worth mentioning that we all saw Minerva, Tommy, Kandis, and Konrad all show up earlier before just driving off. You have to imagine that Chris has them all on the back of his mind, just wondering when they’re going to return and what kind of hell they’ll bring with them.”

Cannon slides into the ring and then climbs the nearest turnbuckle and then raises his arm above his head holding a fist as the crowd cheers him on while his music fades out. The opening chords of “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath begin to play. Kimberly Williams steps out onto the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. She winks at the fans before pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it.

Sharper: “And you said it yourself, Kimberly Williams isn’t someone we can often predict, which is why this match has to be happening tonight.”

Knots: “You’re right, it’s likely no coincidence that Cannon’s got Kim tonight. Facing an unorthodox opponent like this has to be prepping him for when he faces Minerva at Rise to Greatness.”

She slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope. Kimberly then poses in the center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans.

Sharper: “I’ll say, though, while Kim is intelligent in her own right, she’s more off the wall and unpredictable. Minerva, she’s methodical. This bout may help Cannon prepare, but once he shares the ring with Minerva, he’ll see he’s dealing with a different beast.”

The music slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to the corner opposite of Cannon, who’s doing some stretches in his corner. The bell sounds and Kim suddenly rushes forward, sprinting at Cannon and leaping up for a splash, but Cannon reacts quickly and slides out of the corner. Kim crashes down hard on the top turnbuckle and stumbles backwards while holding her chest. Cannon gets behind her and hoists her up before dropping her with a high-angle backdrop suplex. The crowd ohs as Kim rolls back away from Chris, who remains seated on the mat just shaking his head.

Sharper: “Almost as if on cue, Kim coming hot out of the gate.”

Knots: “To Cannon’s credit, he was ready for it! Dropping Kim on her neck, nearly.”

Cannon brings himself back to his feet, but doesn’t see Kim already back up. She launches forward and drills Cannon with Morrigan's Wrath! The crowd roars as Cannon falls back to the mat. Kim stays on him and hooks both of his legs before flipping forward into a jackknife pin!

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2!

Cannon pushes Kim off just after two.

Sharper: “Kim’s high pain tolerance showing there, just bouncing right back up from that suplex and getting back on Cannon!”

Knots: “Did a good job scouting at the bell there, but not so much that time!”

Both Kim and Cannon get to a knee, staring at one another. Kim smirks and shrugs her shoulders while Cannon slowly stands. Kim follows and throws her hand up, offering a test of strength. The crowd cheers as Cannon gives her the side eye.

Sharper: “Maybe not the smartest move from Kim here, given the size differential.”

Knots: “Don’t think it has to do with her smarts, Adam, I think she just wants to have a bit of fun! What better way to have fun than to challenge a big, muscly British man to a test of strength?!”

Cannon obliges and the two lock hands. Cannon immediately overpowers Kim and throws her forward. Kim falls before rolling back and swiftly getting back to her feet with a look of shock on her face. She laughs maniacally before again offering a hand up. Cannon shakes his head again, but locks up once again. Instead of tossing her back, he pulls her forward and spins her around into a vicious sidewalk slam! The crowd roars as Cannon rolls over for the cover.

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2!

Kim throws a shoulder up just after the two.

Sharper: “A thunderous slam from Cannon and I think it might be time for Kim to stop playing games!”

Knots: “You don’t know Kim very well, do you?”

Cannon sits up and exchanges a few inaudible words with Tipper at ringside while Kim rolls away. He spins to his feet as Kim pulls herself up in the corner. Cannon goes after her and leaps up before drilling her with a front dropkick! Kim bounces hard back into the turnbuckle before stumbling forward and groggily falling to her hands and knees. Cannon kips up to a round of oohs from the crowd. He turns to see Kim trying to bring herself up from her hands and knees and walks up to her before dropping his leg down on her with a leg drop bulldog. He rolls Kim over and hooks both legs.

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2!

Kim kicks out quickly, once again attempting to roll away. Cannon gets up while Kim rolls onto the apron, slowly bringing herself up. Cannon goes to grab her, but Kim sidesteps it, leaving Cannon hanging on the top rope. She throws her leg up and catches him with a harsh kick, right to the face. Cannon rears back, covering his face, but Kim grabs at him and pulls him back towards her before dropping him with a guillotine on the ropes! The crowd ohs as Cannon stumbles back, holding his throat now. Before the referee can start the count, Kim slides back into the ring and runs up to Cannon. She hits him with a toe kick, doubling him over. She turns and hooks his head before leaping backwards, hanging briefly in midair before planting Cannon with an Asai DDT! Upon impact, she falls forward for the cover.

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2!

Cannon rolls a shoulder up just in time. The crowd cheers while Kim scrambles to a corner while Chris starts to recover.

Sharper: “An absolutely beautiful Asai DDT from Kimberly Williams, almost picking up a win there!”

Knots: “Not quite enough to get it done, but she’s back on top now and you can see things are starting to click here. Still early in the match, but she’s gotta pounce on this opportunity.”

Cannon rolls onto his stomach and starts to bring himself up. Kim gets after him and leaps up on his back, quickly locking in a sleeper hold. The crowd buzzes while Cannon gets to his feet, reaching back in an attempt to throw Kim off, but to no avail. Kim swings her legs around to apply the grapevine while Cannon drops back to a knee, seemingly fading.

Sharper: “Kim now, locking in the sleeper!”

Knots: “Old school, but we know her knowledge of submissions. She needs something like this to at least wear Cannon down!”

Cannon tries to get back to his feet but once again falls to a knee. Kim twists harder, using all of her strength to make Cannon fade. Cannon finally falls to his side, Kim keeping the sleeper applied. The referee slides over and lifts Cannon’s arm. The crowd buzzes as the referee holds his arm up in the air before letting it drop, but Cannon throws it back into the air! The crowd roars. Cannon smacks the mat and suddenly powers himself up back to his feet, Kim still locked on. Cannon turns and throws himself and Kim into the corner, Kim’s back crunching against the turnbuckles. Kim cries out in pain, but keeps the hold on. Cannon takes a step forward before again launching himself back into the corner. Kim’s grapevine grip is loosened, but she keeps the headlock on.

Sharper: “And look at Cannon, just thrashing around in the corner to get out of this!”

Cannon steps forward again, this time opting to take an extra two steps. He seems to charge up before flinging himself back into the corner. This time, Kim releases the hold and falls to the mat, arching her back and wincing. Cannon stumbles forward and falls to his hands and knees, just trying to shake the cobwebs off.

Sharper: “Finally got out of that sleeper, but Chris is still loopy!”

Knots: “Kim’s back up!”

Kim gets up and once again jumps on Cannon’s back, trying to lock in the sleeper. Cannon stands up and manages to get a good grip on Kim’s gear, pulling her up. After some maneuvering, he ends up on his shoulders! The crowd roars as Cannon takes a few steps back towards the corner with Kim flailing on his shoulders, trying to escape his strong grip.

Sharper: “Cannon caught Kim, now in position for The Lion’s Bite!”

Cannon quickly runs forward and rolls, driving Kim into the mat. He flawlessly transitions back to his feet, almost gliding into the opposite corner and holding onto the ropes while looking out to the cheering crowd.

Knots: “Might not have gotten all of it after having to act quickly, but some damage was done!”

Cannon turns and squats in the corner, just waiting for Kim to get up.

Sharper: “Now setting up for C4! This will finish Kim if he gets it!”

Kim slowly gets up and looks around at the roaring crowd, wondering what everyone’s buzzing about. She turns and sees Cannon barreling at her, but she manages to jump out of the way at the last second! The crowd oohs as both Cannon and Kim fall to the mats. Kim crawls to the ropes and starts to bring herself up using them while Cannon’s already quick to his feet. He sees Kim resting against the ropes before hitting the ropes on the opposite side of the ring, charging after her. Kim turns and immediately gets a boot to the head as Cannon connects with Cannon Fodder! The impact echoes throughout the arena, sending Kim flying up and over the ropes, falling hard to the apron before tumbling down to the mats on the outside. The crowd roars as Kim groggily rolls up towards the ramp. Chris keeps his hands on the top rope while looking out at Kim.

Sharper: “Oh, what a massive kick! That Cannon Fodder, sending Kim out of the ring!”

Knots: “What a shot! If Kim were still in the ring, this might be over!”

Chris staggers back when we cut backstage to the loading area to see the 2021 Cadillac Escalade pulling up to the building again. He comes to a screeching halt. We cut out there as Chris turns to the big screen.

Sharper: “And it looks like trouble has returned!”

Knots: “Well yeah. They don’t want to lose out more!”

Dean Black steps up.

Dean: “Alright…stay back!”

The doors open and Minerva steps out from the passenger’s side as Konrad steps out and around. Kandis goes to step out when Vihaan runs forward yelling. He runs at Minerva and Minerva sidesteps and throws him into the corner. Minerva kicks him in the ribs before Jordan runs over and grabs her. David runs over too as Konrad runs around and Kandis steps out of the car. Lucas steps forward too to stop as Chris exits the ring and runs to the back.

Sharper: “And a war is about to stop. Chris Cannon not going to stand idly buy. Kim down on the floor. Chris running to the back!”

Knots: “Oh God! And this is going to be messy! Konrad’s going to be need to be fed!”

Konrad nails David with a hard right and then another, knocking him back. Lucas grabs him as Jordan pulls Minerva away from Konrad and throws her down. Jordan then turns and goes to throw a hard right, but Minerva blocks it and pulls her in and tries to bite her nose. The crowd roars as Kandis then grabs David and David pushes Kandis back before turning to Tommy. Tommy just smirks and throws a hard right at him. David then swings at him for good measure. Vihaan gets up and Kandis then turns and kicks David in the back. David falls forward and Konrad then throws Lucas into the hood of the Escalade. He then turns and spears Vihaan back, into the back door which slams on David’s right leg. David yells in pain as Vihaan and Raab fall off. Kandis then looks around before grabbing the door and slamming it again into David’s leg. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “The door slamming on David Helms’s leg. And then again. Once accidental.”

Knots: “Kandis made sure to slam it hard the second time!”

Lucas turns and nails Konrad with a hard right as Jordan is pulled away from Minerva. Dean Black runs over to the back as Tommy gets out on the other side. He then limps around. Kandis backs up too as Vihaan looks around.

Vihaan: “Oh no…Mr. David!”

Vihaan heads over and grabs him.

Vihaan: “I’ll take you to hospital!”

Dean: “Get back Vihaan!”

Vihaan is pulled back by Jordan as we see Chris Cannon jogging into the view as Minerva turns and smirks, looking at him. Chris watches her as Lucas Knight goes over to Chris as Kandis walks over to Tommy, helping him around and to follow Minerva. Minerva just claps as Konrad turns and looks at Chris, glaring at him as Chris watches him as Konrad then turns and jogs after Minerva. Chris and Lucas keep watching as we see officials jogging over to check on David who is writhing in pain in the back seat of the Escalade.

Sharper: “David Helms is hurt!”

Knots: “I said it would be messy…and Minerva, Kandis, Konrad and Tommy may have another victim…”

Sharper: “David Helms, just trying to help facilitate things…we’ll be back after this.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

DURING THE BREAK:

We open up with a shot of David Helms being helped out of the vehicle.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. David Helms had a car door slammed on his right leg twice.”

Knots: “Yeah, once intentionally. Once unintentionally.”

Sharper: “Kandis made sure to get a good shot in and as a result, well…take a look.”

We see Lucas and Jordan helping David up, but David shakes his head.

David: “No…just…”

The trainer checks on the leg again as David immediately winces.

David: “That’s a good sign…”

Jordan: “David….I….”

Jordan turns and storms off. Lucas goes to stop her, but David stops him.

David: “Let her…I can’t believe I was this stupid.”

Trainer: “We’re going to need the stretcher.”

Chris Cannon can be seen at this point, also looking on. A few moments pass before Chris backs up and the stretcher is moved forward. Chris steps forward and Lucas walks over.

Lucas: “Ready?”

Chris: “I am…”

David: “Go…”

Lucas: “3…2…1…”

Lucas and Chris lift Helms up and Lucas takes David’s bad leg as they turn and place him on the stretcher. David turns and moves it himself, wincing.

David: “You had to have the bad leg.”

Lucas: “You’re welcome.”

Trainer: “Let’s get him to the ambulance.”

Lucas walks with the stretcher as the trainer and a few officials follow. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Breakdown returns live as we see Minerva walking into their locker room as Konrad is pulled in, via a leash, from Minerva. Kandis and Tommy follow when Jessica Winters walks over to them.

Jessica: “Minerva…Kandis…Konr-“

Minerva: “You don’t need to speak to him.”

Jessica: “Okay…Tommy…you’ve been joyriding in a car that doesn’t belong to you and now David Helms may be injured.”

Tommy scoffs.

Tommy: “Should learn to not get involved in other people’s business.”

Kandis: “We were going to get out and get ready for my match against Pat Evans. He had to get involved. They all did.”

Minerva: “At least Jordan got another failure out of it.”

Kandis chuckles.

Kandis: “We’ll give them another…when one of us walks out the winner of the Taking Hold of the Flame winner.”

Minerva: “And don’t worry…Konrad is going to beat Chris…aren’t you, Konrad?”

She unzips Konrad’s mask and Konrad turns.

Konrad: “I am going to bath in his blood and enjoy as it drips down me. He is never going to see Minerva at Rise to Greatness.”

Minerva smiles as she reaches up and feigns kissing him, but then zips it back up. Jessica just looks disgusted.

Kandis: “Now, if you excuse me, I need to get ready for my match.”

Jessica: “Well you don’t have much time. The match is scheduled to take place shortly.”

Kandis: “Of course…set your dogs on us and then can’t give us a chance to get ready. Our gear is even in the car.”

Jessica: “You did drive away earlier.”

Kandis steps up to Jessica, getting in her face. Tommy then steps up.

Kandis: “You have a smart mouth, huh?”

Tommy: “Let’s just get ready.”

Kandis steps back as Tommy escorts her into the locker room. Konrad follows as Minerva then winks at Jessica before following in after. Jessica just backs up and glances at the camera before the scene changes again.

The camera opens to see Autumn Valentine and Lexy Chapel standing outside of a stall in a bathroom.

Autumn: “How’s it going champ?”

Ace, apparently, is inside the stall.

Ace: “Oh, I love that pet name…you know, it’s a bit hard with the audience.”

Autumn: “Well we’re working on a short-time frame, okay.”

Lexy: “Do you need help or-“

Ace: “What exactly do you think happens when a man pees?!”

Lexy: “Well I mean, we could get water or-“

We hear the sound of water flowing.

Ace: “Shit!”

The sound stops a bit, before there’s a different sound, and then the door opens. Lexy and Autumn quickly get concerned as Adam Allocco steps in. Autumn then grabs the door and goes to pull it open as Lexy steps up.

Adam: “Whoa…wait…did I…”

Adam steps back and glances at the door.

Adam: “Nope…so….Ace my man! Getting it on. I mean, I thought you had lost your balls with Cassidy. She’s psycho. But Autumn and Lexy…not bad. Not quite what I figured you for….no offense.”

Autumn looks a bit disgusted.

Autumn: “None taken…Ace…mind letting me in. I can’t wait to get my hands on what you’ve got!”

Lexy: “Wait…I’m totally offended. I’m a catch I’ll let you know.”

Adam: “Yeah…sure…believe it girl.”

Adam then pulls out his flask.

Adam: “Hope you don’t mind…on a celebration kick. You know, before we kick your ass. Why the hell did you do work with Shilo…the freak…”

Adam goes to have a swig, but Lexy then grabs it and pulls it away.

Lexy: “No! I’m not going to give it back to you!”

Autumn however takes it from Lexy, causing her to turn briefly before turning back.

Lexy: “I’m not a catch! You’re going to admit it! You WISH you could have this!”

Lexy motions to herself as Ace pulls the door open a bit only for Autumn to thrust her arm in. She pulls her arm out again as Autumn then slides in. Adam just looks at Lexy stunned.

Adam: “Okay…you’re just nuts. But whatever…yeah, I’d love it. Now can I have my booze.”

Lexy: “That’s so not enough. You would give your left…uh…kneecap to be with me. You’d write letters EVERY DAY to be with me!”

We hear whispering in stall.

Adam: “Okay. I’d fantasize about you when taking a number two. Just can I have my drink.”

The flask is then throw down to the ground, next to Lexy.

Lexy: “Oh…whoops…I dropped-“

Adam then grabs it and steps up.

Adam: “How are you CHBK’s daughter?”

Adam then undoes the top and takes a swig. He then lets out a relieved sigh. He screws it up before heading off. Lexy watches as he leaves, disgusted.

Lexy: “He didn’t wash his hands.”

Autumn and Ace then step out from the stall. Ace zips up his pants.

Ace: “Well that was close.”

Lexy: “Wait…did you-“

Autumn: “Did he drink it?”

Lexy: “Of course. He’s on the kick…even when it was on the floor of the-“

Autumn whispers in Lexy’s ear. Lexy’s eyes widen. She then yells.

Lexy: “You poured Ace’s pee in there!”

Ace: “It’s at least sterile.”

Lexy: “Ewwwwww….”

Autumn: “Didn’t he say anything?”

Lexy: “No! OH…Ohhhhh…Ewwwwww!”

Ace: “Probably tastes like the shitty tequila he buys. I don’t know how this is going to win the match-“

Autumn: “Oh, I just said that. I was bored.”

Autumn walks out of the washroom.

Autumn: “And wash your hands or you’re not getting this.”

Lexy: “Yeah! Don’t be like Adam!”

Ace just looks at both.

Ace: “Oh don’t worry…I never plan to.”

Ace walks over and washes his hands as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Kandis vs. Pat Evans

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...

{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!}

Tommy Valentine steps out behind Kandis and they start 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: "From Santa Barbara, California and being accompanied by Tommy Valentine... 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 while Tommy goes around the ring to Kandis' corner. The heavy music fades out as Kandis goes to her corner and leans into it waiting for her opponent.

Sharper: “A few things of note here, firstly and most obviously, Kandis is not in her gear. She and her cohorts arrived late as we saw and she didn't have time to change. Also, she is not carrying that damn chain, thank Goodness.”

Knots: “Think she can kick just as well in those cut-offs and Chucks?”

Sharper: “Guess we'll find out. Also, Tommy Valentine in her corner, sans crutch. Yet I'm told he is yet to be cleared to compete. Not sure what's going on there.”

Knots: “Didn't stop him from helping take David Helms down earlier!”

“Outsider (Rock Version)” by Ian Hunter plays throughout the arena. The lights dim and fade to black. After a few moments of the opening piano chord being played, a spotlight shines down on Pat Evans as he walks out from the back. Josh Hudson then comes out behind him.

Phillips: “And her opponent... from Detroit, Michigan and being accompanied by Josh Hudson.... Pat Evans!”

The crowd cheers as the two men make their way down, but Evans merely ignores their fanfare and walks up to the ring. He looks up at it before walking to the steel steps. He then walks along the apron and enters the ring. He takes off his black trenchcoat, placing it on the top rope in the opposite corner, where Hudson takes position. Evans paces the ring as his music fades out.

Sharper: “In the short time Pat Evans has been in SCW, he's made quite an enemy of Kandis and Tommy Valentine, doing what Mr. D called him and Josh Hudson in to to... stop them from creating so much chaos.”

Knots: “He doesn't seem to be affected at all by her, uh... charms, either.”

Sharper: “That he does not. I'm also willing to bet he'd like to dole out some immediate justice for what these two had a hand in doing to David Helms earlier. Hopefully we will have an update on that before the end of the broadcast, but in the meantime... here we go.”

The bell rings. Kandis steps out of the corner and adjusts her clothing, by pushing her chest up in her shirt then tugging at the frayed hems of her cut-off shorts. Pat watches unimpressed. When she's done Pat laces his fingers together and cracks his knuckles. They step up at the same time and lock up. Pat has the height advantage and likely assumes the strength advantage as well, he grabs Kandis around the ribcage and attempts to lift her with a snap suplex, but Kandis blocks it, leaning back and stomping a foot. The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “Pat Evans caught off guard out of the gate, not fully aware of Kandis' strength!”

Knots: “It's true, most of their interaction at Be Careful was her whipping him with that chain!”

Pat executes a standing switch and before Kandis has a chance to react, throws her up and over with a full nelson suplex. The crowd oohs as she hits hard, but rolls through. She gets up, glaring.

Sharper: “And Evans got her down anyway!”

Knots: “Didn't stay down for long... which is an odd thing to say about Kandis...”

Kandis gets to her feet and Pat turns and Kandis greets him with a roundhouse kick. He steps back a bit, and Kandis follows up with a spinning backfist. Pat hits the ropes. Kandis grabs him and tries to lift him up, but he grabs onto the top rope. Kandis lets go. Pat then grabs her arm and spins her and sends her across the ring. On the return Pat runs at her and drills her down with a running clothesline. He drops for a cover.

1!

2!

Kandis kicks out. Pat gets up and pulls Kandis up. Once both vertical, Pat grabs Kandis and lifts her looking for a side slam but she grabs his head as a counter and drops him with a DDT. She gets up, stands over him then hits the Bass Drop, remaining seated for a cover.

1!

2!

Pat kicks out, shoving Kandis off. She gets to her feet and turns as Pat gets up. Kandis runs the ropes and goes for a headscissors but Pat grabs her legs, then lifts her up and drops her with a powerbomb. The crowd oohs. We see Tommy looking concerned.

Sharper: “A pair of covers there, so far this has been fairly even, although Pat Evans has the upperhand for the moment.”

Knots: “He needs to stay on her to keep it.”

Sharper: “You'd think she'd be a little winded after that attack earlier, but she's keeping pace.”

Knots: “Her stamina is well known....”

Pat gets up and looks around a bit as Kandis stirs. The crowd cheers a bit as Pat then pulls Kandis up and whips her into the corner. He follows with a running shoulder tackle, driving Kandis into the turnbuckles. He then picks her up in a military press, walks to the center of the ring, and drops her with a Samoan drop. He makes a cover, hooking a leg.

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2!

Kandis kicks out! Tommy slaps the mat in encouragement as the crowd oohs. Pat gets up, annoyed. Kandis sits up, holding her back as she starts to get up. Pat goes to the ropes waiting for Kandis to get to her feet. Once she's up, she looks around for him, then turns. When she sees Pat he's already halfway across the ring looking for another flying clothesline. Kandis though ducks and spins. Pat hits the ropes and bounces back. Kandis then lifts him up and over with a back body drop! The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “Kandis! Showing off her strength, Pat Evans has a hundred pounds on her, easy!”

Knots: “I hear she keeps her strength up by tossing Tommy around Ante Up.”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Kandis makes a cover as Hudson watches close.

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Pat kicks out! The crowd oohs. Kandis gets up and flips her hair back, frustrated. We see Hudson relax. She gets up and Pat gets to his feet. They both turn and face each other in the center of the ring. The crowd roars at the face off. Kandis breaks first and throws an uppercut, then an elbow. Pat blocks another jab, and lands a forearm. The two continue throwing strikes as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Both Pat and Kandis tired of the wrestling and now they're just teeing off!”

Knots: “I know Pat is experienced and considered a legend in some circles but I question the wisdom of getting into a striking match with Kandis.”

As if on cue, Kandis catches Pat off guard by throwing a thigh kick. He staggers back a bit, holding his leg. Kandis then nails a knee strike to the ribs. She steps back and goes for another, but Pat has caught on and blocks it, grabbing her leg. He shoves her leg, spinning her around. Kandis stumbles a bit with her back to Pat. He nails her with a guillotine leg drop. Kandis faceplants. The crowd oohs. Tommy paces at ringside as Pat flips Kandis to her back and makes a cover.

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Kandis shoots her shoulder up. The crowd boos. Pat sits up and Kandis rolls away, to the ropes near Tommy. We see them speak a moment. Pat gets up and watches as Kandis pulls herself up. She turns and steps forward and Pat runs at her looking for yet another flying clothesline.... but Kandis jumps and grabs him and nails the Starmaker! The crowd oohs as Pat drops. Kandis covers, sitting on his chest as she hooks a leg.

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The crowd boos as the bell ring. Kandis shoves Pat's leg aside as she gets up, smirking.

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

Tommy gets in and pushes the official out of the way to raise Kandis' arm himself. Pat stirs, holding his head, as Kandis and Tommy kiss in celebration.

Sharper: “Kandis with the Starmaker out of nowhere! It almost looked like Pat Evans was gonna pull this out, had her almost dead to rights, but that knee. My God, he dropped like a brick.”

Knots: “Got to be good to be Kandis and Tommy Valentine tonight... David Helms hurt, possibly injured. Kandis with a much needed singles victory. Imagine the celebration! They still have the Escalade!”

Sharper: “I'd rather not imagine that, thanks.”

Tommy raises Kandis' arm once again as she sways her rear end, stepping over Pat Evans before they exit the ring. The crowd boos them up the ramp as Breakdown cuts away.

Backstage, Adam walks back into the Golden Boys locker room. He steps in and looks around.

Adam: “Holly around?”

Anastasia: “She wander off. Apparently she realized she doesn’t need to watch us.”

Adam: “Thank God.”

Adam then undoes his flask and takes another swig. He then smiles. Anastasia smirks. Bison just turns and shakes his head.

Bison: “Dude…does it not taste screwy?”

Adam: “What? This?”

Adam shrugs.

Adam: “A bit metallic….probably from the flask. A bit salty, but maybe it’s because I got the cheap stu-“

Bison: “It’s piss man!”

Adam drops it, and it starts to dribble out. Anastasia and Bison move back.

Adam: “What?”

Bison: “It was on camera. Ace’s piss is in that.”

Adam: “The washroom….Lexy….Autumn…oh God…Ace…I…”

Adam brings his hand to his mouth. He looks around before then grabbing his bottle of water, completely untouched from his sojourn. He unscrews it and then just dumps it in his mouth before spitting it on the ground. He then drops the bottle before turning to his mouthwash. He drinks some only to gargle it. He then swishes it around and spits it on the ground.

Bison: “Use the sink, man!”

Adam: “No! This is urgent. Just…”

Adam coughs.

Adam: “I’m going to kill him. I’m going to kill him!”

Adam turns and storms off into the showers.

Bison: “At least he’s motivated.”

Anastasia: “Can I help you out with anything?”

Bison: “I’m…uh…good.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“We’re All Mad Here” by Marquis of Vaudeville begins to play as the arena goes dark except for a spotlight as Alice Ames walks out to the center of it. The camera shows a close up as Alice takes a psychedelic colored blow pop and seductively licks it as the arena lights change to wild psychedelic colors as Cain Adams appears with Giovanni Aries riding piggy back on him. Alice continues to lick on the blow while Giovanni Aries has a cigarette hanging in his mouth. He puffs on it for a minute before sticking it in Cain Adams mouth. Giovanni Aries hysterically laughs out and points toward the ring.

Sharper: “We did not see Giovanni Aries last week after his war with Kimberly Williams was stopped by Mr. D and security.”

Knots: “Yeah, and they were going beyond what we thought. They were looking to maim one another!”

They make their way down the ramp as Alice slides into the ring while Cain Adams carries Giovanni Aries to the ring apron. Cain turns his back to the ring apron as Giovanni takes a seat on the ring apron. Giovanni Aries looks around the arena before throwing his arms out and yelling at the top of his lungs:

“DEATH TO THE LIZARD KINGDOM!!!!”

Giovanni breaks out in mad laughter again before pulling himself with the ring ropes and back flipping into the ring as Cain Adams follows by climbing up and the ring ropes. Giovanni Aries circles the ring pointing and yelling about the atrocities of the lizard kingdom before he takes a seat on the top turnbuckle as Cain Adams and Alice Ames stand in front of Giovanni Aries. The music fades out as he remains quiet on the top. He then starts to chuckle.

Sharper: “He’s just come to the ring and is he just laughing?”

Knots: “He’s always laughing. It’s just a matter if we’re in on the joke.”

Sharper: “To him, we’re in on everything.”

Giovanni Aries continues to chuckle before breaking out into a cackle. He then drops down from the top rope and turns around, stepping through the ropes to the floor and storming over to Jason Phillips and taking a microphone from the timekeepers’ table. He then turns and rolls back into the ring. He gets up and looks around.

Giovanni: “What…everyone afraid…”

Giovanni chuckles before pointing at his eyes.

Giovanni: “After you saw what I was willing to do to someone I don’t give a DAMN about….Kimberly Williams can make her jokes, but outside of her willingness to stand in my way, she is not going to stop FATE.”

Giovanni looks around and looks forward at the main camera.

Giovanni: “The Wonderland is here, but no one else is answering the bell. SCW has no one ready to step up to me. Others have become more important. SCW now trying to do what it has done to others. When they no longer matter, when they’ve been used up, they are cast aside in limbo. Owen Cruze learned that and I don’t fault him for his actions against me. I gave him CLARITY…and everything he does from here on out is his gift to me!”

Giovanni then shakes his head.

Giovanni: “But me…you’re hoping now that you’ve thrown one item at me, and then moved on, maybe it’s enough…maybe I’ll just go away if I don’t get the attention. You couldn’t be further from the truth. I know there are no more champions lining up to stop me. You all know it…I’m not going to stop. I will keep going. I will do everything. The Wonderland is NOT going to stop waging this war because the Lizard Kingdom MUST DIE!”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “He’s been on this forever.”

Knots: “And he won’t quit. He just won’t quit. And think of everyone he’s caught up in it!”

Giovanni: “And that’s why…”

Giovanni starts to cackle.

Giovanni: “That’s why at Taking Hold of the Flame, you’re all going to regret it.”

Giovanni continues to cackle before punching himself in the face. He does it again and again, causing a trickle of blood to come from above his eye. He punches himself again and lets the blood start to trickle down.

Sharper: “My God…”

Giovanni: “No…I won’t be one of the forty. I’ve taken that path…come so close, but then I realized I needed to do it another way. And while forty people are all fighting for the trinkets…for all of you…for HIM….I will be making sure he understands that I don’t need the spotlight…but he will feel what it’s like to be the piece of meat that fights for his glory and trinkets!”

Giovanni punches himself again and steps up.

Giovanni: “I can spill my blood every night and I will not stop Lizard King….and at Taking Hold of the Flame…you’ll understand that until you finally step up to deal with the BLOOD on your HANDS….I will continue to be your worst nightmare. And you won’t need to worry about Karina being a part of that. Because I’ve learned…one thing….”

Giovanni drops the microphone. He then drops to his knees, extending his arms, blood trickling down his face. Cain and Alice walk over and stand on either side of him.

Giovanni: “DEATH TO THE LIZARD KINGDOM!”

Giovanni looks forward, almost a crazed look on his eyes. The crowd boos as the camera remains on him as he then closes his eyes, smiling.

Sharper: “What the hell does that mean? Why the hell are you now being cryptic?”

Knots: “Great. From barely sane to now psychopathic. The man just hit himself until he’s bleeding!”

Sharper: “That’s not a man that has any sense of reality anymore…none!”

The camera remains on him for a bit longer before cutting away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with Holly Adams barging into the Golden Boys locker again. In her hand is a kit of some sort.

Holly: “Okay, since I didn’t get a good reading-“

Adam walks over to her.

Adam: “Holly! I’m clean. Just trust me. I’m clean. I’m never drinking again…tonight….Just not…just….”

Holly: “Uh…okay. Well this is a newsflash. Did you have an intervention while I was gone-“

Bison: “Ace pissed in his flask.”

Holly looks at Bison as he matter-of-factly says it.

Holly: “Oh…and….did you like it?”

Adam: “No!”

Anastasia: “He apparently drank a bunch-“

Holly backs up.

Holly: “Okay…so you’re not touching me tonight. No tags…they can go through Bison. And went we’re on the apron together…other side of the ringpost. Got it…and teaches you the dangers of putting anything in your mouth.”

Anastasia goes to say something, but Bison motions to her to stop.

Holly: “But tonight-“

Adam: “Oh I’m going to kill Ace….and then Shilo can focus on him…while we’ll still be Tag Champs after we kill them again at Taking Hold of the Flame…I mean….I-“

Holly: “Shhhh…hold onto that. For later…See you then…”

Holly turns and heads off. Adam just looks around and then turns to Bison and Anastasia.

Adam: “What?”

Bison and Anastasia say nothing as the scene cuts back to the ring.

Owen Cruze vs. Christy Matthews

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 “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system. The fans boo loudly as we cut to the back. In the back we see Christy Matthews with taped fists and a red ring jacket with the hood pulled up over her head. She flexes her wrists for a few moments before looking behind her where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren both joining her. Behind them appears to be CHBK, Alexander Crowe and Christopher Richter. The fans boo louder as Infamous behind to walk the corridors toward the ring.

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

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

The music keeps playing as we see Christy appear in the doorway that security previously opened. She pauses, her head down for a moment before extending her arms in the mock crucifix pose. After a moment she starts walking to the ring, accompanied by the rest of Infamous. When she approaches ringside, she doesn’t even break stride, simply vaulting over the guardrail and toward the ring apron where she jumps up, quickly ascending the turnbuckles and extends her arms again in the mock crucifix pose.

Phillips: “Introducing, from the City of Angels, weighing one hundred and thirty-seven pounds and representing Infamous, she is accompanied to the ring by Christopher Richter, CHBK, Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor and Syren, this is CHRISTY MATTHEWS!”

She steps up onto the top turnbuckle and then jumps down to the ring, taking off her jacket and throwing it into the corner. At ringside we see Ravyn Taylor slip it out of the ring. Christy then drops to her knees, extending her arms out again before collapsing back into a seated position in the corner as the rest of Infamous gather around her corner. While sat in the corner she adjusts her Infamous armband, tapping it with two fingers as she looks to the camera. Ravyn turns and looks at Syren. She nods as Ravyn, CHBK and Alexander Crowe start to walk around the ring. Syren watches as they then turn and start to walk up the rampway.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews about to do battle with Owen Cruze and now Ravyn Taylor, CHBK and Alexander Crowe are leaving?”

Knots: “They do this show of force, but normally they wait to be tossed!”

Sharper: “And Syren is staying. So I don’t know what to expect here? But Syren says she’ll be taking the lead on her personal efforts at Taking Hold of the Flame. Ravyn looked at her.”

Knots: “Guess Christy’s buying in? I don’t know, but I guess she’s thrilled she’s got air time!”

The opening to “My Stress” by NF hits over the PA, and in the main a negative reaction spills out from the crowd.

'Yeah (oh), Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head

I just want relief from my stress

I just want relief from my stress (oh)

Some days, I don't wanna see or

Have a bunch of people to impress

I just want relief from my stress

Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (oh)'

As explosions rock the rampway from the very top, making their way down the side of the ramp, Owen Cruze then steps out onto the rampway, wearing a long trenchcoat, the collar up and his head lowered.

'Hopin' that my stress dies

It's like I hate it but I love it at the same time (oh) (same time)

Pressure pushin' me from all sides

Insecurities of all kinds (all kinds)'

Owen lifts his head, a huge grin now on his face and he turns to the nearest camera and screams at it "THIS IS MY WONDERLAND", before beginning his walk to the ring, avoiding any fan reaching out to touch him. He glances at Ravyn, CHBK and Alexander as they walk past him. Ravyn turns and points to him, holding up her fist. Syren just gives her an exhausted look while Christy shakes her head no. Owen turns at this point to see Ravyn before turning back as Ravyn, CHBK and Alexander continue their exit.

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

The chorus kicks back in as he walks up the step and onto the ring apron, spinning around whilst holding the ropes, leaning back against them. Owen takes his coat off and throws it to ringside and then runs up the turnbuckle and sits himself down on the corner, before leaping forwards into a roll and then back up to his feet in the center of the ring showing his agility. Owen stands in the middle of the ring with his arms outstretched his eyes closed, as the boos and jeers intesify, Cruze just taking them all in every single sound digested. The song fades, Owen backing to his corner, a now determined look on his face.

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Owen Cruze probably does care about anyone or anything but himself.”

Knots: “Well he just lost most of his ability to blame Infamous if he loses!”

Sharper: “I don’t know if that would stop him given his attitude as of late, but he’s enjoying the target he says will be on his back at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

The bell sounds and Christy moves forward. Owen smirks, looking at her. The two lock up in the middle of the ring and Owen drops down and around Christy, pulling her down by the legs. He moves forward into a side headlock and Christy slides through before moving forward and locking in a headlock of her own. Owen kicks at the mat and then rolls over quickly, snapping her off. She rolls through and to her feet. Owen gets up and Christy runs at him. Owen sidesteps and sends Christy in. Christy bounces off and Owen lowers his head. Christy jumps up and backflips down his back, landing on her feet. Owen goes for a back elbow. Christy ducks and runs into the ropes. She jumps to the middle rope and springboards back, grabbing Owen and snapping him off with an arm drag. Owen rolls to the corner, looking up a bit annoyed.

Sharper: “And Matthews is matching Owen Cruze’s agility early here!”

Knots: “Don’t think he saw that coming!”

Owen turns and steps towards Christy who suddenly jumps up and drills him with a dropkick to the jaw. Syren jumps up from the impact too as Christy goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Oh! Dropkick and Cruze didn’t see it coming at all!”

Knots: “This could be stunningly fast!”

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Owen kicks out. He rolls over as Christy rolls off. She gets up and turns and forearms Owen as he gets up and then chops him. The crowd woos. Christy grabs him and moves him into the corner, kicking him in the ribs. She rears back and kicks him again before grabbing him and going to whip him across. Owen spins through and sends her in. Christy hits the corner and floats over as Owen runs after. Christy lands on her feet. Owen turns and goes for a back elbow, but Christy ducks and jumps to the middle turnbuckle and dives back with a twisting crossbody, but Owen sidesteps, grabbing her by the head and driving her face and chest first into the mat. Christy rolls through in pain.

Sharper: “Owen caught her. Christy with one risk too much.”

Knots: “Trying to keep the momentum going. Hard to do that when go face first into the mat!”

Christy stirs and Owen runs over and stomps her in the chest and then again and again. Christy covers up as the crowd boos. Owen then grabs her and pulls her up and scoops her up and slams her down. He then jumps up and hits a big knee drop to the throat. He hooks the leg.

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Christy kicks out. Syren looks on as does Richter and Owen turns and grabs Christy. He pulls her up and runs her face first into the nearby top turnbuckle. Christy turns around and Owen spears her in the ribs. He rears back and thrusts his shoulder in again and then again before backing up and whipping Christy across, giving her an extra push, causing her to go chest first into the turnbuckle before falling to the mat. Owen gets up and walks around the ring.

Sharper: “And Owen making everything hurt. The extra oomph there.”

Knots: “Owen probably has the strength advantage and he’s using it. Plus, even if Christy countered, he’d have the room to see it coming.”

Christy slowly gets up, holding her chest and Owen grabs her and hits a vertical suplex. He floats over for the pin.

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Christy Matthews kicks out. She rolls over and Owen gets up. Christy moves to the ropes and Owen pulls her over and places her on the middle rope, choking her.

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Owen steps off. He then looks around before grabbing the top rope and hitting a slingshot leg drop to the back of Christy’s head. Christy rolls over, holding her head and throat in pain. Owen then turns and grabs the top rope and slingshots himself back in, this time with a splash onto Christy.

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Christy gets her shoulder up.

Sharper: “Owen using the ring expertly here.”

Knots: “Generally not fun when you have a twenty-something year old throwing themselves at you!”

Christy rolls over and Owen grabs her and pulls her up. He clubs her in the back and then again before hooking her up for a back suplex, but Christy backflips through. The crowd roars and Owen turns and Christy hits a straight kick to the ribs. Owen winces and steps back. Christy then kicks him in the chest, causing him to pop up and Christy then jumps up and hits an enziguri kick and Owen flips forward to his back from the impact. Christy looks around and staggers up before turning and hitting the Little Red Press. She hooks the leg.

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Owen gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and away from Christy. Christy starts to get up and turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope as the crowd roars. Owen slowly starts to get up and turns to her only for Christy to dive off, landing on his shoulders and snap of a hurricanrana into a pin.

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Owen kicks out.

Sharper: “Almost got him. Christy Matthews going high risk and nearly had Owen’s shoulders pinned to the mat for three!”

Knots: “Owen looks a bit stunned. Maybe he doesn’t have an excuse ready!”

Sharper: “I have one. Christy Matthews would have beaten him! Straight up!”

Christy turns and Owen starts to get up and Christy hits a shoot kick to the chest. Owen falls back to a seated position and Christy runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running dropkick to the face. She follows up for the pin.

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Owen rolls his shoulder up again. He rolls over and starts to get up and Christy turns and grabs him and kicks him in the ribs. She sets up for the Happily Never After, but Owen twists out of it and pulls her into a vicious short-arm clothesline, causing her to flip inside out before crashing to the mat. Owen looks around with a smirk, a mix of arrogance and relief. He then gets up to his feet and sees Christy starting to get up and Owen turns and jumps to the middle rope before twisting back and hitting the Clarity, driving Christy into the mat.

Sharper: “Oh! Owen, creating his moment. That’s the reason for the smirk! He knew he had the set up!”

Knots: “And he took it. To the ropes, to the head, and down. Clarity!”

Owen follows up with a pin.

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Owen rolls off as the crowd boos. Syren looks on as Owen turns and looks at Syren and smirks before turning to the official, who raises his arm.

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

The crowd boos as Owen looks around. Syren watches him as Christy stirs. Owen then turns and points to him, playing to the crowd.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze win the victory and he’s damn proud of himself.”

Knots: “He’s writing his own story he says. He’s got the target on this back for the battle royal. We’ll see if he’ll love it then.”

Sharper: “Syren and him keep exchanging glances. Both in the battle royal. Just two of forty.”

Owen then turns and exits the ring, heading to the back as Syren enters, but Christy rolls to the floor. She holds the back of her head and Syren follows her to the floor. Richter joins them as Christy walks around, almost trying to calm herself down before the scene cuts away.

Backstage, the scene cuts to see Asher Hayes getting up and walking over to Cid Turner, who is tearing apart his locker room. Clothes are strewn about. We even see Cid Turner, now with a wrench, starting to undo the bolts of the benches.

Cid: “Where the hell is it? I can’t believe I forgot it. It’s got to be here.”

Asher: “Uh…Cid…look…calm down…it does have to be here and I’ll help you find it when I come back.”

Cid: “You’re not angry?! This…this is supposed to be for us and I lost it. And of course, with Holly not here!”

Asher: “It’s fine. I’m not angry. We’re buds. I’ll help when I come back.”

Cid: “You sure…you’ve been watching highlights of your 2011 run all night.”

Asher: “Getting that hype for Taking Hold of the Flame, Cid. It’s my training. Gotta keep the mind sharper. Just stay calm. Don’t need to rip out the benches. Maybe just taking a moment to collect yourself will help.”

Cid: “Thanks…just…thanks. You’ve been looking out for me for so long. Totally don’t get why everything things you and Holly are jackasses.”

Asher: “They’re jealous, if I say so myself. Now…I’ll be back.”

Cid: “Alright…”

Cid takes a deep breath and sits down, putting his head in his hands before Asher turns and heads out. The camera follows Asher as he walks out of the locker room. He then looks around before turning and walking over to a storage crate that’s against the wall next to his locker room. He walks over and slides it away from the wall. He smirks as he reaches down, pulling off a Cid Turner t-shirt and then grabbing the real World Championship.

Sharper: “Oh give me a break. Asher Hayes hiding it…”

Knots: “Why?”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but I guess he wanted to make sure he held that title.”

Knots: “Or is he reading into Cid’s chances at Taking Hold of the Flame?”

Asher turns and places the title over his shoulder and smiles as he walks off as the scene fades ot black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns live as the arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Smooth Sailing" by Queens of the Stone Age echo throughout the arena. At the 26 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, holding the SCW World Championship

“It's all in motion, no stoppin' it now

I got nothing to lose and only one way up

I'm burning bridges, I destroy the mirage

All visions of collisions, fucking bon voyage..."

The crowd boos as Asher Hayes smiles as he continues to head to the ring. He looks around, pointing randomly into the crowd, presumably trying to act champion-like.

Sharper: “Now things are coming together a bit more. Asher Hayes coming out here with the real title. He’s no longer competing – David Helms sent to a local hospital, potentially with a serious leg injury. So he’s getting his time in here!”

Knots: “But why? If Cid Turner is still the champion after Taking Hold of the Flame, there’s no risk here. And Cid Turner, one on one, has been as solid as anyone we’ve seen. He’s taken on some of the best. I think Asher is worried about Selena Frost!”

Sharper: “Cid Turner to defend his World Championship, not Asher Hayes’s, against Selena Frost at Taking Hold of the Flame. Second time Cid Turner has been in this position in his career.”

Knots: “And I just put this together, second time you’d argue his reign is overshadowed!”

Asher Hayes walks over to the ring and runs up the steel steps. He walks along the apron and looks out to the crowd. He smirks as he then turns and steps into the ring. He then walks forward and holds the SCW World Championship over his head. He smiles as he places it back over his shoulder before turning and heading over to the corner. He points to Jason Phillips, making a gimme motion with his hand. Phillips hands him a microphone. Hayes takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. The music fades out and the crowd boos as Asher looks around at the crowd.

Asher: “Thank you! Your co-champion has arrived. And everyone, I hope you’re used to this visual right here. It’s going nowhere.”

Asher looks around.

Asher: “And you know why…because Cid and I are a class above everyone else. And I know, I know, I know what many of you are thinking…Holly and I struggled against Selena and her wife and her wife is not even an active wrestler. Are you kidding me? She’s clearly on something. Selena too. Only way I can explain it. But even still, EVEN still, despite that Asher Hayes ripoff Ace Marshall trying to screw it all up, Holly had the perfect plan. She really is a delight and you all should all realize how important she is to so many. She realized Selena needed a boost of confidence. You know, to make this even close to something. And well, Selena, despite our best efforts, you still came up short. Now that’s fine, no one can match us…Especially when I’m on my game.”

Asher shakes his head, walking around the ring a bit.

Asher: “And that’s what happened. You collapsed under the pressure. Just like Bree did when she faced me and then she had nothing for when she went one on one with the Cid One. But it’s fine, Selena, because this match is important! That’s what you keep saying. Your first title match in a long time…World Title. Great to see a young buck work their way up to this point. But as mentioned, you’re not walking away with this. Not today, not in a week and a half. And Rise to Greatness will be the night where Cid and I make clear my…our dominance to the world. As co-World Champions. We’re that confident. Whoever wins in Taking Hold of the Flame….Bree, Minerva, Owen, I heard Beard may have gotten a ticket….could be Jack from Catering. We don’t care, because we are one thing…champions. I mean…look at me. Holly, great idea again too. Even if everything I do in this ring is one hundred percent all Asher Hayes.”

Asher winks at a female fan at this point as he stands in the ring, smirking.

Sharper: “He’s just rambling!”

Knots: “No…he’s rambling while holding the real World Title.”

Asher: “So Selena, I want you to go to your wife, sit her down, I know this is a big moment for you. You’ve said it multiple times. And then tell her that she’s going to watch her wife fail. Right in front of you. And all of your dreams will be derailed again. Just like happened in the Tag League. You said we were like Infamous. Please…we’re smarter, better looking, more talented than they ever were. I’ve kicked CHBK’s ass so many times it’s not funny. Stop pumping yourself up. No need for the Believe It. No need for the other false promises. Your true believers…damn, this is starting to sound like a cult…anyway…they…they’re going to watch you fail too. And you’re not going to Rise to Greatness. You’re not going to be bringing pride and integrity back to this title because it never left. It just had so much it needed two of us to handle it’s greatness together. Okay, Sel? So just get that through your head…Cid and I are a team. And as a team, we are the greatest. Simply put. I wouldn’t trust someone who uses tag partners like toilet paper to understand that! Okay?!”

Asher looks at the camera, almost upset.

Asher: “Maybe you need to start to give some people the respect THEY deserve. See this…”

Asher holds up the SCW World Championship.

Asher: “This is the SCW World Title. It’s real. You can touch it…well, not you…someone else who isn’t you can. And I am holding it. I am holding it because I am the co-World Champion no matter WHAT anyone else says.”

We then cut backstage to see Selena Frost with Deanna Frost.

Deanna: “You sure you want to do this?”

Selena: “He’s going to have to see it? And I don’t care if it’s a shock. It’s the two of them that are the issue.”

Deanna: “Then lead on.”

Asher: “What are they doing?!”

Asher turns to the big screen, looking around before turning to the production crew member at ringside, barking at them. Backstage, Selena and Deanna walk over to the door. On the door, a nameplate saying A/C Blondetourage Unit, with the Blondetourage nearly covering the A/C Unit placard. Selena knocks on the door. A few moments pass.

Cid (from inside): “Who is it?”

Selena: “Mr. D’s office. Have one more thing for you to go over for Taking Hold of the Flame?”

Cid: “Oh!”

We hear literal scampering and something fall over before a few moments later, Cid opens the door.

Cid: “Hey! You!”

Selena forces her way in.

Selena: “Where’s your monitor?! Can’t tell me you’re not seeing this?”

Asher: “Ah sh-“

Asher throws the microphone down and drops to the floor before running to the back. Backstage, Selena heads over to the monitor.

Cid: “Hey! Get out of here. Don’t turn that on!”

Selena: “Why not Cid? Asher Hayes is out at the ring…he’s with YOUR Title!”

Cid: “Oh he found it! That’s great. Where was it?”

Selena: “Are you listening to me? Just see-“

Selena goes to the tv and stops, realizing it’s a box television from the 1980s, complete with dials.

Selena: “What the hell?”

Cid: “Holly says cable rots the brain.”

Deanna: “SCW is on cable…”

Cid: “EXACTLY! And plus…it distracts.”

Selena looks around at the destroyed locker room from Cid’s search.

Selena: “I can see you’re doing well. Cid…he’s practically acting as World Champion.”

Cid: “Well, he is…he deserved it…at Retribution-“

Selena: “At Retribution, you won the title. You may have done it accidentally, but it happened and since then, you’ve found Datura, Bree…and you have me. NOT him. And he’s parading around with your title. And THIS is why no one wants to see you on top. You’re being manipulated.”

Cid: “Asher and I are like bros…and bros before hos and all that!”

Selena: “He’s pretending to be champion on your back….do you not remember the last time you were here? You defending against Shawn Winters? And everyone was talking about him and CHBK, not you. Everyone is talking about Asher Hayes and Holly Adams, not you!”

Cid stammers.

Cid: “But…but…-“

Selena: “And you’re slapping everyone in the face. I thought you had changed, but now, you’ve just become Asher’s b-“

Asher Hayes bursts into the room.

Asher: “You son of a bitch. Have to now try and attack him backstage?!”

Asher then raises the World Title and goes to nail Selena, but Selena promptly hits a Glass Shard dropping Asher Hayes. The title goes flying and Cid actually manages to catch it. He’s at first a bit confused. Selena turns to Asher.

Selena: “Really?! You were-“

Cid then turns and nails Selena in the side of the head with the title, knocking her back and into the tv before taking the tv down with her. Deanna turns and shoves Cid back and dives to check on her wife as Cid falls over.

Cid: “That’s my friend, asshole! He found my title! And you’re not going to lie about him. And at Taking Hold of the Flame, I’m kicking your ass and keeping this for US! He worked too hard!”

Cid looks at Selena and Deanna before turning and moving to Asher and trying to help him up as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Cid Turner holding his SCW World Championship as Asher Hayes leans against the wall, holding his jaw, wincing in pain, a bit of blood on his lip. The trainer checks on him.

Asher: “God…she needs to be tested. Again!”

Cid: “At least you found my title…”

Asher: “Wha….oh yeah….sorry…hazy.”

Trainer: “Alright, I’ll add a concussion test.”

Asher: “No…..just….yeah, I found it man. She was distracting you. Selena tried to steal it. She then locked me…somewhere else, but I fought out and got here just in time. And while she hits like a truck, you took her down. And Taking Hold of the Flame, we’ll do it again.”

Cid: “Exactly…she said horrible things about you. Probably just jealousy.”

Asher: “It’s of course jealousy.”

The camera pans back.

Sharper: “Does Asher realize he was on camera the entire time?”

Knots: “Well apparently, they’re limiting what Cid can watch now!”

The camera comes to the hallway as Selena Frost leans against the wall, looking out as Deanna calms her down.

Selena: “He serious? He’s-“

Deanna: “No…not now. Not with all of this.”

Selena: “Can’t wait to end this farce.”

Selena steps off as Mr. D walks over to them, surveying the situation.

Selena: “Don’t worry…you’ll be done with this-“

Mr. D: “Heated confrontations over the SCW World Title, I doubt that. But you were right about one thing…And I’m not having a World Title match, especially at this stage of the year, with Asher and Holly running around. They’re banned from ringside. Cid can handle himself and so can you.”

Mr. D turns to Deanna.

Mr. D: “I know this is important to both of you…but if she gets involved in any way…she’s gone from ringside immediately. Let’s get back to one simple thought…you settle it in the ring!”

Selena: “With pleasure.”

Mr. D turns and walks off as we cut away.

The opening of “Beg" can be heard blaring through the PA system. The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a positive reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in cheers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The cheers intensify as James looks out at the crowd. The SCW United States Championship is in his hand. Artemis walks out alongside him.

"I poke the needles under your skin

Tastes like blasphemy and treason

No, you're never getting far away"

James slowly makes his way to the ring, as images of him winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen. James reaches the ring and makes his way up the ring steps, before turning and facing the crowd. Artemis walks around the ring, different from her entrance with Xander.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, accompanied by Artemis, from New York City, New York, he is the SCW United States Champion, James Evans!”

"See hope fading out of your eyes

This time the pain is going to feel unreal

I think you're gonna be some easy prey"

James then steps into the ring and walks to the center of it, removing his black hoodie, maintaining his focus.

"Beg motherf*cker

Beg motherf*cker

Beg motherf*cker

Beg"

James then goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, his back to the crowd, as the screen shows James powerbombing Ace Marshall through the barricade, as well as James lifting the SCW World title above his head, as his music comes to an end. He places the title in his corner. Artemis walks over to join him there. The camera then focuses on a young man with long blond hair.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Charleston, West Virginia, he is Roderick Grove!”

Sharper: “James Evans, or should I said Artemis actually, sprung a surprise on us last week. She is apparently James Evans’ brother.”

Knots: “Yeah and we’ve gotten no more information. Xander Valentine hasn’t been seen either in weeks.”

Sharper: “There’s something else going on and I’ve been told James Evans demanded ring time to encourage Xander Valentine to appear tonight. I don’t know if that’s going to happen after two weeks ago and the beating he gave him!”

Knots: “Yeah, but this poor guy, Roderick Grove is in here.”

The bell sounds as James Evans steps up and cracks his neck. Roderick Grove starts to move toward him and goes in for a collar and elbow tie-up, but James just hits a stiff snap jab to the jaw and Grove falls to his knees. The crowd ohs. James then grabs him and pulls him in, drilling him with a knee to his face. Grove falls back. He rolls over, reaching out, dazed. James then looks at him, motioning for him to come up. He then glances at the entrance.

Sharper: “My God! A hard right. A knee.”

Knots: “Grove already has to get his dentist on speed dial!”

James turns back and Grove starts to get up and throws a punch, but James sidesteps. Grove stops and turns around and James hoists him up and spins through into a vicious spinning spinebuster. Grove pops up and then drops back as the crowd ohs. James Evans then grabs him by the hair and looks around. He then drags him up. Grove is struggling to remain standing before Evans knees him in the ribs and then again before shoving him back into the corner. James glances back to the entrance before shaking his head and elbowing Grove in the jaw in the corner. He rears back and looks back before elbowing him again. The officials counts the entire time.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Evans backs up and just throws Grove down. Grove starts to crawl forward and away from the corner.

Sharper: “Roderick Grove is getting mauled here tonight.”

Knots: “And every shot, James is looking back. He’s trying to bide time.”

Sharper: “Just end this!”

Grove keeps crawling away before Evans walks over and grabs him and pulls him up before nailing him in the back of the head and then lifting him up for a back suplex and only to throw him forward, chest and face first into the corner. Grove stumbles back and James watches the entrance, once more before running into the ropes, bouncing off and spinning around Grove and planting him with a vicious snap German suplex. The crowd ohs as Grove ends up on his stomach. The official checks on him and James pushes the referee back. He then shakes his finger before grabbing Grove by the hair and standing over him. He looks around. The crowd starts to boo.

Sharper: “Just end this! Grove isn’t even able to defend himself!”

Knots: “James is even stopping the referee from ending this!”

James Evans then shrugs before pulling Grove up and then hoisting him up onto his shoulders. He then turns and hits the Middle Finger to the Establishment. The crowd ohs. James then gets up and looks around as the official checks on Grove. James turns and leans on the ropes, shaking his head. Artemis just looks up and the official calls for the bell. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Fans, here is your winner via TKO, James Evans!”

Sharper: “Evans acting like his work here is done. And James Evans is no regard for his opponent.”

Knots: “He was trying to get Xander to come out and face him to save this poor bastard.”

Sharper: “What the hell is wrong with James Evans? And I never thought I’d say this, but where is Xander Valentine?”

James Evans turns and walks across the ring and grabs the SCW United States Championship. As “Beg” starts to play again. He steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. He then walks around the ring with Artemis following. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to James Evans as he walks over to the rampway, slowly heading to the back.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Holly Adams, Adam Allocco & Bison Jones vs. Shilo Valiant, Ace Marshall & Autumn Valentine follows.

Sharper: “Next, it’s main event time and who knows what to expect here.”

Knots: “Adam Allocco probably has minty fresh breath now!”

Sharper: “This could be a wild one, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Holly Adams, Adam Allocco & Bison Jones vs. Shilo Valiant, Ace Marshall & Autumn Valentine

“MAKE ME LAUGH!”

The voice echoes as the main riffs of "The Man Who Laughs" by Rob Zombie is heard, a spotlight shining down on the ramp.

From the back walks Shilo Valiant, walking straight into the single spot of light. He slowly locks his arms in the X pattern of "Necro" before thrusting his right hand up to the spotlight, looking up at the raised palm that faces him. As he does, a shower of red sparks rains down upon him, seemingly from the spotlight. He slowly lowers his arm, the colors of his attire and mask glowing among the red of the rain and white of the spotlights. The SCW Adrenaline Championship sits around his waist.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening. First, on his way to the ring, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Shilo Valiant!”

The eternally smiling one slowly walks down the ramp, the spotlight following him. He walks around the ring and up the short stairs, climbing under the middle-rope to enter the ring. Standing within its center, the spotlight still cast on him, Shilo Valiant slowly raises his arm once more to the source, his spotlight, looking up at it as his fingers reach for it.

With a one last look at such an image, Shilo commanding the spotlight on him, the lights return to normal. Shilo removes his mask, title, and coat, placing them in the corner.

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant wants to teach Holly Adams a lesson. Original, he wanted to entertain himself and didn’t get his money’s worth.”

Knots: “Ace has been having fun tonight and entertaining himself with Autumn. I don’t think it’s what he wanted.”

Sharper: “But he may be looking to get his money’s worth tonight!”

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. Autumn Valentine follows next and she walks over to Ace who wraps his arm around her. He then steps away as Autumn throws her arms up and Ace 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: “Their partners, making their way to the ring, accompanied by Lexy Chapel, Lexy Chapel presents The Artist formally known as Ace Marshall, Ace Marshall and his HOT DATE for the night, Autumn Valentine!"

Lexy smiles and points to Autumn and Ace as 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 sale. Autumn Valentine follows, shaking her head. 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 as Autumn walks over and half-assed runs a hand down his abs before Lexy lifts both of her arms up to him as if presenting him. Autumn walks around as Ace turns and Shilo gets up in his face. Ace backs up and drops down to the floor, getting some distance as Shilo turns to Lexy. Lexy just holds her hands out, trying to get him to calm down. Autumn remains in the ring, seemingly oblivious to this all.

Sharper: “Ace already bailing, not wanting to approach Shilo while Lexy Chapel is trying to mediate.”

Knots: “And Autumn doesn’t care. Even Ace, I’d be concerned. There’s probably a table under the ring!”

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

"W Face," By Kumi Koda kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp. Holly poses with her hand on her hip and her other hand high in the air as she pageant waves to the booing crowd. She turns as her music fades out.

I am flesh and I am bone

Rise up, ting ting, like glitter and gold

I’ve got fire in my soul

Rise up, ting ting, like glitter

Like glitter and gold

Like glitter

Strobe lights flash around the entrance set to match the beat of “Glitter & Gold”. Out comes Bison Jones steps out from behind the curtains. Bison Jones jogs in place as Adam Allocco steps out behind him, patting Big Bad on his back. He poses at the top of the ramp, flexing his pectorals and then rolling his defined shoulders. Adam steps in front of him and poses, imitating Bison as best as he could. All while this dick measuring contest is going on, Anastasia Smirnov comes strutting out, and with waving arms, present the Golden Boys to the crowd. Adam soaks in the boos while Bison noticeably mouths something to his boss. Bison and Adam have their World Tag Team Championship belts when Holly walks over and takes the SCW Television Championship from Bison, holding it for safe keeping. She then brandishes it as she walks down to the ring, continuing her pageant wave with a large smile on her face as the crowd continues to jeer. The Golden Boys and Anastasia follow.

Phillips: “Their opponents, accompanied by Anastasia Smirnov, they are the SCW World Tag Team Champions, the Golden Boys, comprised of Adam Allocco and the SCW Television Champion, Bison Jones, and Holly Adams!”

Holly Adams reaches the ring and looks up at Autumn and then across at Ace before glaring at Shilo. She climbs up onto the apron as Adam Allocco looks across at Ace. Bison just climbs up before asking for his title. Holly, acting as if she forget it wasn’t hers, hands it to him. Holly then enters the ring as Adam walks along the apron, berating Ace Marshall.

Sharper: “Holly is focused on something.”

Knots: “Gold?”

Sharper: “That. But Adam now going after Ace Marshall, berating him.”

Knots: “Full of piss and….well….you know.”

Adam keeps yelling at Ace as Ace smirks and Shilo exits to the apron, pointing at Ace to get into the ring, but just then, Holly runs up behind Autumn, knocking her down from behind. The crowd boos as Holly backs up. Autumn starts to get up, holding the back of her head and turns to Holly. She then runs at Holly and spears her down. The crowd cheers. Holly covers up as the bell sounds. Autumn gets a couple of shots in and Holly kicks at her. Adam turns and enters the ring and grabs Autumn, pulling her off. Autumn rolls over as the official tells Adam to leave and Adam snaps at him. Autumn then nails him with a forearm shot, causing him to fall over. Ace smirks as Ace then climbs up onto the apron as Shilo just looks at him. Autumn turns as Holly rakes her eyes and then grabs Autumn and runs her over into the neutral corner.

Sharper: “And Holly attacking Autumn and for some reason, she’s just pissed off at her.”

Knots: “I don’t know, but Autumn and Holly throwing down. Adam screwing that up a bit!”

Holly nails Autumn with a couple of shots before grabbing her and running her over to the Golden Boys corner. Autumn turns as Holly tags in Bison. Bison enters and shoulders Autumn in the ribs. Autumn grimaces in pain and Bison rears back and shoulders her again. He then steps out and pulls Autumn in and scoops her up and slams her down. Bison goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Autumn kicks out. Bison turns and grabs Autumn and pulls her up. He tags in Adam. Adam enters and smirks before kicking Autumn in the ribs. He then wrenches her arm and nails her with a hard right. Autumn staggers. Adam whips her into the corner. Autumn hits the corner and Adam runs after and Autumn gets a boot up. The crowd roars. Adam stumbles back and turns back and runs at Autumn, only for Autumn to get her boot up again. She then flips forward and tags in Shilo Valiant. Shilo enters and Adam turns and runs at him. He falls into Ace who forearms him. Adam staggers back and Shilo hits a dropkick. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Adam kicks out.

Sharper: “Shilo with the dropkick and Adam may be struggling from last week, this week…”

Knots: “Every week. I mean he’s moving more now than he has in a while. Probably not all hot.”

Sharper: “And he’s hidden it, but you wonder how he’s doing after last week’s fall.”

Adam gets up and Shilo hits a back chop and then a hard right. He pushes him into the corner and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle, nailing him with a couple of hard rights before Adam pushes him off. Shilo rolls through. He pops up and runs at Shilo and Adam gets a back elbow up. Shilo staggers back. Adam turns and clotheslines him down. He then turns and walks over and tags in Holly. Holly turns to Adam, snapping at him.

Holly: “What the hell is wrong with you?”

Adam: “He’s down! We’re right here!”

Holly slowly enters as Shilo rolls over and smirks and tags in Ace. Ace looks around as he slowly enters. Holly looks at Ace as Shilo backs up to the corner and exits. He points to Holly. Ace looks at Holly and then turns and tags in Autumn. Holly goes to tag, before seeing Autumn in. She turns and runs at Autumn who slingshots into the ring and hits a diving kick. Holly hits the mat. Shilo drops down to the floor, shaking his head. Ace turns to him as Lexy starts to plead with him.

Sharper: “Autumn in on Holly, saw her coming.”

Knots: “And Shilo’s going for a walk. And Lexy is pleading with him.”

Sharper: “I don’t think he’s going for a walk.”

Shilo then drops down and looks under the ring, before pulling out a table. The crowd roars. Ace starts to shake his head as Shilo smiles and unfolds the legs and then lifts the table up. Autumn meanwhile forearms Holly in the jaw and then again before whipping her into the ropes. Holly bounces off and Autumn hits a spinning heel kick on the rebound. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Holly kicks out. She turns and rolls over. Autumn then turns and grabs her and Holly forearms her in the ribs and then again before Autumn knees her. Shilo backs up and points to Ace before pointing at the ring and then laughing a bit. Ace starts to plead with Shilo as Lexy does too. Autumn then drags Holly toward Ace and reaches out. Ace extends his arm and tags in. Holly however slips free and rolls over, crawling to the corner. Adam extends his arm as Holly happily tags out. She rolls to the floor as Adam enters and looks at Ace.

Sharper: “Shilo making his intentions clear. He’s looking to be entertained and Ace Marshall doesn’t want to go through a table again.”

Knots: “But Adam Allocco may not help that!”

Ace steps up and Adam runs over and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Ace nails him with a couple of shots to the ribs, trying to fight back. Adam clubs him in the back as the crowd cheers, the two former Greaternity members going at it. Adam then spins Ace into the ropes, but he bounces off and knees Adam in the ribs. He then nails him in the back and then again before Adam nails Ace with a shot. They then shove back hard on one another and Ace turns and nails Bison before Adam turns and nails Autumn with a shot. Autumn falls off and Adam turns and Ace runs across and clotheslines him down. Bison enters and then shoulders Ace down. Ace rolls over. He stirs and gets up and turns and Bison scoops him up into a bearhug as Shilo sighs and enters as Ace struggles and Shilo kicks Bison in the ribs.

Sharper: “This is breaking down as this has turned into a fight between Ace and Adam and now is bringing everyone else in!”

Knots: “Shilo’s actually helping!”

Shilo kicks Bison again and then again before nailing him with a hard right and then a back chop. Adam turns and runs at Shilo and Shilo ducks and hits a back drop. Adam rolls over. Shilo steps forward and Bison runs at him and shoulders him down. Shilo falls back and through the ropes to the apron. Bison then turns as Ace runs at him and nails him with the One Eyed Royal. The crowd ohs and Bison falls to the mat. Ace then turns and Adam grabs him and clubs him in the back and then again before hooking his arms and yelling at Holly. Holly then enters the ring. The official, Aaron Demitra, tries to get her out, but she runs and Ace just turns, pulling Adam down with him. Holly misses and nails Shilo. Shilo falls back, but jumps over the table and lands on the barricade before dropping to the floor. Holly then looks at him before Autumn springboards to the top rope and hits a crossbody, knocking Holly down. She rolls through as Adam gets up and runs over and nails Autumn from behind. She drops down as Demitra tries to get Holly and Autumn both out of the ring. Adam turns around and Ace runs at him and hits a running back elbow, knocking Adam down before falling into the ropes, back to the entrance way.

Sharper: “Hard back elbow takes down Adam. Autumn took down Holly!”

Knots: “Demitra’s trying to get them out though!”

Holly rolls over as Shilo stirs and the crowd roars and boos as we see Asher Hayes running out from the back, still rubbing his jaw from earlier, now with his fake World Championship. Ace remains leaning on the ropes and Lexy then warns Ace and Ace turns as Asher hops onto the apron and nails Ace in the head with the fake World Title. Ace staggers back and Adam then jumps up and takes Ace down with a crucifix pin. Autumn and Holly exit to the floor. Demtira turns.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes! Damn it! Again. Again! He’s involved!”

Knots: “Won’t be at Taking Hold of the Flame! But he’s here to help Holly!”

Sharper: “And Allocco pinning Ace Marshall. They’ll be defending the Tag Titles against Lexy’s Angels at the Flame!”

1!

2!

3!

The crowd boos as Adam lets go and smiles. He turns as his music plays. Asher Hayes then slides into the ring. He then steps forward and stomps Ace in the back over and over. The crowd boos as Shilo Valiant gets up. He starts to move to the ring. Just then, the crowd roars as Selena Frost runs out from the back. The crowd cheers as she runs to the ring and slides in. She gets up and Asher turns and Selena nails him with a forearm shot and then another and another. Bison looks around as Adam gets up and points to Selena. Bison turns and goes after Selena and pulls her by the hair. She turns and goes to attack him, but Bison blocks it and hoists her up and throws her down. The crowd boos as we see Cid Turner running down to the ring.

Sharper: “Chaos now! Selena out to stop Asher! And Cid now!”

Knots: “Cid’s coming out but why!”

Cid Turner runs around the ring not to attack Selena, but instead to check on Asher. Holly starts to pull herself up as Shilo gets up and turns and grabs Ace and starts to drag him up. Bison however turns and grabs Shilo and headbutts him. We then see Bree Lancaster of all people running out from the back. The crowd cheers as she runs down.

Sharper: “More coming! Bree Lancaster now!”

Knots: “Now that’s a shocker!”

Bree Lancaster runs down to the ring and slides in. Bison turns and goes to nail her as Adam starts to get up and Bree nails him with a hard right. Bree turns and runs at Bison and looks at him. Selena then staggers up to her feet and both kick Bison in the ribs. Bree and Selena then keep throwing right hands at Bison, getting him to the ropes before backing up and Shilo gets up on the apron, by the table. Selena and Bree then clothesline Bison up and over the top roep to the floor. The crowd cheers. Selena and Bree back up as Cid checks on Asher. Asher points to the ring as Cid looks at Selena. Bree and Selena glance at Cid before turning to one another. Just then, Holly suddenly runs over and hits a running boot to Shilo, knocking him off the apron and through the table he set up. The crowd ohs. Holly smirks as Selena and Bree run over and grab her and pull her into the ring. The crowd roars. Asher tries to move to the ring, but Cid stops him, trying to protect him.

Sharper: “Shilo through a table! Selena and Bree working together!”

Knots: “Common enemy. I don’t think they like each other. But Bree said it last week, Cid, Asher and Holly represent something worse and they’ve got Holly!”

Sharper: “But look! Look! It’s Owen! Owen Cruze!”

Owen Cruze runs out from the back and goes at full speed before jumping to the apron. He then springboards to the top rope and dives forward, nailing Bree and Selena from behind with a split-legged dropkick, knocking both down. Selena, in fact, falls through the ropes, landing a few feet from Asher and Cid. Cid keeps pulling Asher back.

Sharper: “Selena landing by Cid and Asher and Cid is pulling Asher Hayes away from Selena!”

Knots: “He doesn’t want the free shot?!”

Sharper: “And we have more company! Gavin Taylor!”

Gavin Taylor then runs out from the back and slides into the ring. Owen turns and looks around and smirks before pointing to himself. He continues to play to the crowd before looking at Cid and then turns around as Gavin slides in and run at him and kicks him in the ribs, knocking him back to the ropes before stepping back and hitting the Gavin Taylor Lariat over the top rope. The crowd cheers as Gavin turns around and throws his arms up over his head. We then see Glory Braddock watching backstage as this is all taking place, with another shot of Minerva, Konrad Raab and Kandis smirking and enjoying the chaos. Just then, the crowd starts to boo loudly as we see Alexander Crowe, CHBK, Ravyn Taylor and Christopher Richter running down to the ring. Holly covers herself up as Autumn jumps off the apron toward them, but CHBK nails her in the ribs with a shot, knocking her down. Ravyn and Crowe run over and pull Bree out of the ring. Bree tries to fight, but they slam her against the barricade. She drops as Cid then pulls Asher to the barricade and then climbs over himself, dragging Asher into the crowd. He keeps trying to fight as Ravyn, Crowe, CHBK and Crowe start to go to every individual on the floor, attacking them as Gavin Taylor stands in the ring, just watching this.

Sharper: “Infamous out here…well not all of it. But CHBK, Ravyn Taylor, Alexander Crowe and Christopher Richter.”

Knots: “Is this Syren’s plan? Where is she? Where’s Christy?”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but they’re trying liberties on everyone they know are in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal!”

Knots: “Everyone but Gavin Taylor, number two, who will start the match with Syren!”

Sharper: “So they’re respecting her wishes?”

Knots: “I don’t know, but Cid is trying to get Asher out of dodge! They’re leaving Holly behind!”

Sharper: “Chaos to end Breakdown. We’ll see you in a week and a half! Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Infamous continues to attack those at ringside as the scene fades to black…