“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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MAIN SHOW:

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the Rectifier and Datura hanging upside down on the ropes, posing.

 

Maybe I'm just paranoid
Or maybe I'm just livin' a lie
Can't stop this screamin' voice
Or maybe I'm just sick inside

 

Shots of Kandis hitting Gratuitous on an opponent, before showing Rated X posing as SCW World Tag Team Champions. Katie Steward is next shown posing, before we see Cassie Wolfe hitting a dive off the top rope and Adam Brock standing on the stage, smiling. Shots of Chance Owens, Simon Lyman and Dancing Bear follow, superimposed over the Breakdown logo

 

This is the face
I hate the other side of me
Out of this cage
He breaks to take the life from me
Tell me, tell me, tell me
I'm not crazy

 

Syren is shown hitting Xander Valentine with the Total Makeover before showing Adam Allocco talking to the crowd. Glory Braddock is next shown hitting the London Plunge before we see The One Kirsten Scott proudly holding the SCW Television Championship. WASLEY is next shown as Kimberly Williams is seen smirking. The Breakdown logo flashes on the screen.

 

There's a psycho in my head
I'm closer to the edge
Makin' me feel like I'm livin' in misery, misery
Insane
These voices in my brain
Starting to feel like it's gonna be the death of me, death of me

 

Gavin Taylor hitting the Gavin Taylor lariat on an opponent is next, before we see Pro Kinneck attacking Sophie James at ringside. Konrad Raab punching Ace Marshall in a steel cage is shown next, before we see Alexis Quinne hitting a standing shooting star press. Lexy Chapel is then shown showing off Syren. Amy Chastaine posing follows.

 

There's a psycho in my, there's a psycho in my head

 

Shots of Selena Frost, Kandis, Adam Allocco, and Syren are shown before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena and the cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “We are in Pittsburgh for Breakdown. The fallout from Retribution and there is plenty. We have a lot to talk about tonight!”

 

The cameras continue to pan across the arena before we cut to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots are at ringside.

 

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and we are at ringside. Selena Frost is still the World Champion. Kandis has been suspended and fined. We’ll talk about that. We have that and so much happening tonight.”

 

Knots: “Including Selena Frost in action. She’s facing our Savior, Simon Lyman! One on one! Non-Title!”

 

Sharper: “Not just that, a hardcore war will take place; We expect to hear from the new World Tag Team Champions, and so much more, including the returning Chris Cannon. Yes, Chris Cannon returning with a client. And we have questions.”

 

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

"Thank You for Hating Me!" by Citizen Soldier plays throughout the arena, the SCW Universe deafening the song with their boos. The lights shift to dark purple and blue, filling the arena as snow is seen “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back, walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe with a smirk. The SCW World Championship sits over her shoulder.

 

While her entrance videos and effects continue, Selena ignores them, only walking to the ring slowly. The fans boo her loudly as she walks to the rign.

 

Sharper: “And there’s your World Champion, still World Champion. Managing to defeat Kandis. And after, Kandis was told something by Aaron Demitra. Kandis lost it and security pulled her away before Kandis struck CHBK. We’ll have more on that situation.”

 

Knots: “Selena just ignored it all. She was enjoying the moment while the tens of thousands in Glendale booed her.”

 

Selena Frost walks down to the ring before looking around and smirking. She then walks over to the steel steps and walks up them. She then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. She then walks forward, the boos grow for a moment as Selena looks around. She then turns and takes the World Championship and places it around her waist. She hooks it up before turning back and walking over to the corner and being hand a microphone by Jason Phillips. Phillips takes it and turns back to the middle of the ring. The crowd boos as the music fades out. She looks around and listens to the boos. She slowly brings the microphone to her mouth.

 

Selena: “I realize some people don’t respect talent and skill…”

 

The crowd boos loudly.

 

Selena: “But whether you like it or not, in a FAIR match, I am still the World Champion.”

 

The crowd boos as Selena looks around.

 

Selena: “And to just avoid any misconception or confusion, Kandis is not here. She won’t be here. And she can’t be here. And that’s because of the decisions she made.”

 

Selena walks around the ring as the crowd boos.

 

Selena: “Unlike Rise to Greatness, when a man none of us should trust unless we have it in writing was the man in black and white, unlike a time where the only advantage my opponent could have is to attack me beforehand…and even when despite ALL of that, I fell to the fluke of the situation. Even I left the ring, and gave Kandis her moment, undeserved or not!”

 

Selena looks around as the boos continue.

 

Selena: “She couldn’t do that. Even I didn’t attack her. I left. I took a moment to reset, to regroup, and to come back better.”

 

Selena smirks.

 

Selena: “I doubt she’ll use this opportunity for self-improvement. Because instead, she proved what she was. A hothead that got lucky once. And I merely had Aaron Demitra, a true man of integrity, ask her to leave the ring. She had her fifteen minutes. The World Champion wanted what they earned. And she had an issue. Like she always does. And unfortunately, she made several bad choices. So she can watch at home, whether with Tommy or whomever else she has the company of tonight, and see a true champion in action. She will not be back for some time.”

 

Selena goes to walk around the ring, before stopping, and smirking.

 

Selena: “Believe it…”

 

Selena chuckles a bit, showing a bit of enjoyment about the situation.

 

Selena: “But that’s one issue down. Add Asher Hayes, beaten at my hands, and we have two. Two of the people who dominated the World Championship scene when I was not here and they have both been defeated at my hands and tonight, non-title though, I’ll dismiss the challenges for Simon Lyman and he can go back to focusing on saving Bree Lancaster or whatever the hell he’s doing.”

 

Selena looks around.

 

Selena: “Because the fact is that you all deserved better. I was BETTER. And while you will never understand or respect it, I’ve come to understand that, I will instead just do what is needed and SCW will pay me back for failing to understand my value. Simple as that.”

 

Selena shrugs.

 

Selena: “And after tonight, it’s a clean slate. And I don’t know who SCW has to put in front of me. I don’t know who they would have to challenge me and-“

 

The arena goes dark and there the crowd begins to buzz wondering who is coming out. As "Sonne" by Rammstein begins to play, lasers begin to shoot across the arena to the beat, and a spotlight illuminates The Oracle on the entry way, back to the crowd, holding fingers up with the opening count-up.

Eins...
Zwei...
Drei...
Vier...
Fünf...
Sechs...
Sieben...
Acht...
Neun...

As she holds up the ninth finger, the song stops the countdown at its crescendo, and she throws her arms out to the side...

AUS!

Spotlights begin to swirl around the arena as the song continues, and "The One" Kirsten Scott walks out from backstage. She looks at the ring as Selena just scoffs.

 

Sharper: “Well it’s not a clean slate, because that woman, The One Kirsten Scott has a World Title match. She stepped aside to allow the situation with Asher and Kandis and Selena to get settled. Now, I think she wants her shot.”

 

Knots: “And trust me, if she wants to take someone down a peg, taking down Selena would fit that build.”

 

Scott walks to the ring as Selena Frost just watches her, seemingly unimpressed. “The One” Kristen Scott walks around the ring and over to the timekeeper’s table, demanding a microphone from Jason Phillips. Scott takes one and turns back to the ring. She walks up the steel steps and onto the apron.

 

Selena: “Hold it, Kirsten.”

 

The music fades out.

 

Selena: “Do you really want to go down this path? Deanna defeated you, even in your match.”

 

Scott: “So you think yourself that much better than your wife?”

 

Scott enters the ring as Selena looks at her.

 

Selena: “You made that assumption.”

 

Scott: “Just like you assume you’re better than everyone because you stand for something. Well, I stand for something too. And so do many and while you can talk about a clean slate, in one sense that’s true, but all that means are new people are going to step up and you seem to have a problem with that.”

 

Selena: “No, I have a problem with people who step up and show they are undeserving because when it comes to what happens in these ropes, they need to find every scheme to get by and win. I simply do it by competing and being better and proving it.”

 

The crowd boos as Scott looks at her.

 

Scott: “Well, we’ll try that again at Taking the Leap then, won’t we. Because Selena, while you can claim you have the advantage, the experience, and can claim that Deanna beat me, so you will fall too, none of means when the bell sounds you will win. And trust me, the ripples of me winning the World Championship would be game changing.”

 

Selena: “And it won’t happen.”

 

Selena looks at Scott.

 

Selena: “Talk how great you want to aim, but unlike others, I will take you seriously until I no longer have to. And that’s when the bell sounds after you tap out or Aaron Demitra’s hand hits the man three times. And then I move on. While you can stew and think about what could be. You win or you lose. And I tend to win more and I tend to get dragged through the mud because I have standards. And Scott, you’ll find that out.”

 

Scott: “Believe it?”

 

Scott looks at Selena as Selena smirks.

 

Scott: “Or you assume people care about those high standards or share them. I care about one thing – who wins in the end. Just like they do. And frankly, sometimes, you need to get the engine going in other ways. And well-“

 

Scott holds up a fist and looks at Selena. Selena then holds out a hand.

 

Selena: “I would stop you there.”

 

Scott: “Why? We could spar? Make it more sporting. Or are you not ready?”

 

Selena: “I’m not engaging. And you shouldn’t too. Because well, if you strike me, I’ll be moving on from you sooner rather than later.”

 

Selena backs up and steps through as “Thank You For Hating Me” plays. Selena Frost steps through the ropes and down to the floor. Kirsten Scott looks at Selena Frost as Frost turns around and walks to the back, turning her back fully to Scott.

 

Sharper: “What the hell does that mean?”

 

Knots: “I don’t think that was a physical threat.”

 

Sharper: “Scott’s thinking about it. Is it just a statement to throw her off? Selena Frost telling Kirsten Scott that to strike her would mean she could move on faster and she just said she moves on when she beats someone.”

 

Knots: “So…wait…there are rumours that have spread since Retribution.”

 

Sharper: “That may be something to ask CHBK about. Is there something else here? And Scott has to figure it out in just about a month before they face at Taking the Leap!”

 

Scott looks on as Frost heads to the back.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Colleen vs. The Enigma

SCW Television Championship

 

Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is for the SCW Television Championship.  Introducing first, COLLEEN!!!

 

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling. But before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched can even begin, Colleen steps out onto the stage from the backstage area, wearing her normal all-black ring gear. Colleen does a cutthroat signal. The music turns off as she stands still and waits until the beginning of “How Far I’ll Go” by Auli’i Cravalho begins to play. Colleen nods once before beginning to slowly head down the entrance ramp. The crowd does keep their eyes on her as she looks straight down at the ring. She keeps going until she arrives down at the ring. Not quickening her pace, she steps up the steel ring steps and climbs over the top rope to get into the ring. Once inside she does look around the arena. She simply approves of her surroundings before she turns to the business at hand, warming up before the bell rings.

 

Phillips: And her opponent, the SCW Television Champion…THE ENIGMA!!!!

 

The arena falls into complete darkness as a haunting melody, "Whispers of the Abyss," begins to resonate throughout. Eerie silence sweeps over the audience, and a sense of anticipation builds.

 

Suddenly, a soft, bluish glow illuminates the entrance ramp. Mysterious mist starts to billow out, creating an otherworldly ambiance. The crowd hushes, waiting in awe for "The Enigma's" arrival.

 

A spotlight slowly emerges, revealing "The Enigma" standing at the top of the entrance ramp. He's cloaked in enigmatic attire and his haunting mask. His presence seems to draw the energy from the surroundings.

 

With supernatural grace, "The Enigma" descends the ramp. The mist swirls around him, concealing his every step, as if he is a specter emerging from the abyss.

 

The audience watches in silent fascination as he reaches the ringside area. The enigmatic symbols on the walls of the arena come to life, glowing in response to his presence.

 

"The Enigma" ascends the steel steps, never breaking eye contact with his opponent. His gaze remains hidden behind the mask, adding to the mystique surrounding him.

 

Inside the ring, "The Enigma" spreads his arms wide, and the eerie mist intensifies, shrouding the entire ring. The audience is captivated by the mystical display before them.

 

The haunting melody of "Whispers of the Abyss" reaches its crescendo. "The Enigma" drops to one knee, his cloak sweeping the canvas. He raises his arms, and the mist begins to dissipate, revealing the mysterious aura he brings with him.

 

As the music fades, "The Enigma" remains in the center of the ring, an enigmatic figure who has left the audience spellbound. The lights return, but the sense of mystery lingers in the air.

 

The bell rings.  Colleen starts out with several knife edge chops, a spinning heel kick, and a discuss elbow.  None of these seem to phase The Enigma who just stands there, perfectly still.  Colleen hits another spin kick and an axe kick.  Still The Enigma doesn’t move a muscle.  Colleen, though, shows signs of frustration and nerves, being freaked out over The Enigma’s non-action.  Colleen strikes with a dropkick and another and a third.  Still no effect on The Enigma.  Then the lights start to dim.

 

Sharper: “Enigma – we’ve seen him play these mind games before.”

 

Knots: “Looking to just screw with his opponent psychologically. I don’t want to be out here Sharper!”

 

Colleen looks around before resetting, going right back on the attack.  She throws more knife edge chops.  She connects with a huge lariat.  She hits the ropes and comes back at Enigma but he catches her with a huge twisting power slam.  The lights come back on and Enigma’s haunting laughter echoes throughout the arena.  Enigma pulls Colleen up and whips her into the corner.  He taunts her before rushing in with a corner splash.

 

Sharper: “All of that weight into Colleen. Nowhere for her to go.”

 

Knots: “And he’s not stopping. He’s deciding where Colleen will go!”

 

Enigma with a snap suplex.  He floats over into a cover…

 

1…

 

…2Kickout!

 

The Enigma goes for another suplex but Colleen floats over, lands on her feet, hits the ropes, and delivers a spear, managing to finally take The Enigma down.  Colleen slowly pulls herself up but just as she gets to her feet, the smoke and mist starts to billow out again.  Once again this startles Colleen to the point that Enigma is able to recover.  Enigma with a leg trip and then a standing moonsault.  The cover…

 

1…

 

…2Kickout!

 

Sharper: “My God! A moonsault by this man, this monster.”

 

Knots: “Colleen is just getting into a groove and that damn mist. That mist that stopped Konrad’s fire at Retribution!”

 

Enigma pulls her back up and whips her into the corner.  He goes for another corner splash but Colleen avoids it.  Colleen comes back with The Facewarmer!  He staggers out of the corner and Colleen drops him with a back stabber.  Colleen with a diving leg drop.  She covers, hooking a leg…

 

1…

 

…2Kickout!

 

Colleen pulls Enigma back up to his feet.  But Enigma catches her with a punch to the throat followed by several knife edge chops.  The Enigma with a leaping knee strike taking down Colleen.

 

Sharper: “The Enigma with a hard knee. Colleen just crumbling.”

 

Knots: “You can fight, but Enigma just so fast.”

 

The Enigma pulls Colleen back to her feet but Colleen catches him with a stunner variant.  Colleen hits the ropes and goes for a spear and connects but Enigma is knocked into the referee, sending both down.  The crowd begins boo.  The cameras eventually catch the reason for this reaction…Dakon Theron and Ludvig Eriksson, The European Fiery Nation, are coming to the ring.

 

Sharper: “And wait a minute. No referee and here comes Konrad Raab’s goons.”

 

Knots: “At least they don’t have fire this time!”

 

Dakon enters first and levels Colleen with a European uppercut.  Both he and Ludvig start to put the boots to Colleen.  Then Aisling charges to the ringside to provide an assist.  Aisling leaps off the top with a cross body block taking down both members of The Fiery Nation.

 

Sharper: “Aisling and Colleen fighting off the EFN!”

 

Knots: “Retribution isn’t over for them yet!”

 

Aisling checks on Colleen while Dakon and Ludvig recover.  Colleen and Aisling turn around and are leveled by dueling clotheslines.  Dakon and Ludvig consider leaving but then they notice The Enigma has made his way back up.  Swiftly the European Fiery Nation strike, dropping The Enigma with European United Drop, the flapjack cutter!

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute! The European United Drop on the Enigma!”

 

Knots: “Konrad Raab sending a message? Or is this just EFN getting revenge for Retribution?”

 

Dakon and Ludvig consider doing more damage but then more loud noises from the crowd indicate another arrival; specifically we see Dumont and Striker hit the ring.  They drag Dakon and Ludvig out of the ring.  The four men begin to brawl through the crowd while Aisling is left on the outside and Colleen, who is barely moving, is left with Enigma in the ring but The Enigma is not moving.

 

Sharper: “And look out! Dumont! Striker! They’ll fight later tonight!”

 

Knots: “And coming to help out Colleen!”

 

Colleen seizes the moment and the opportunity.  She takes Enigma’s limp form and connects with The Collapser!  She covers just as the referee is coming to…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3!

 

The crowd roars as Colleen rolls off and looks around. The bell sounds and she is handed the SCW Television Championship.

 

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

 

Colleen looks around and then celebrates as The Enigma remains down, unmoving.

 

Sharper: “Colleen did it! She is the new TV Champion! She just beat The Enigma!”

 

Knots: “Who cares about the smoke and mirrors it took. He was doing the same. And Colleen came out with again, these allies, these friends, to get through it!”

 

Sharper: “I don’t believe it and Colleen holding SCW gold!”

 

Colleen celebrates with Aisling as her music plays. As this does, black mist starts to fill up the ring. Aisling looks around and then turns and climbs up to the middle rope to be sure as Colleen stands on the turnbuckle celebrating. She then notices Aisling and looks back. The mist pulls up, covering the ring and even into the air. Colleen and Aisling keep looking around as the mist continues to fill up for a few moments before then starting to settle and The Enigma no longer is in the ring. Colleen hops down and looks around as Aisling does too. The crowd buzzes as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Xander Valentine is shown sitting backstage on a storage crate, his hands clasped in front of him. He leans forward, looking down.

 

Xander: “Gavin…you wanted the Executioner?”

 

Xander looks up at the camera.

 

Xander: “You got him. But don’t take any guilt for what follows. I did what I needed to at Retribution. I defeat you because, unfortunately, you and I can’t be on the same path. You wanted to prove yourself…to go for the World Championship. That is also my goal.”

 

Xander pauses briefly.

 

Xander: “Find a different path, Gavin. For your sake. I say this as…as a friend. But as for others, know this…Gavin reminded me what I am capable of. And I have a long history with those who their designs on the World Title. Syren. Selena. Even Kirsten Scott after last month. Scott can have her title shot. But after…I will only need the time in the ring.”

 

The crowd roars hearing Xander’s threat as he gets up and walks off camera. The camera remains on him for a few moments before we cut away.

 

The scene returns to a panning shot of the crowd in the arena.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to ringside and a lot of people are talking about Retribution. Let’s take you back to the final moments of Retribution before we went off the air.”

 

The Retribution logo comes up on the screen. We see a still of Selena having the World Championship placed around her waist. Kandis is near the ropes. We then see a shot of Selena saying something to Aaron Demitra. This is followed by a shot of Demitra talking to Kandis.

 

Knots: “We see Demitra, the official, talking to Selena Frost before he goes over to Kandis. We now know, based on what Selena said, that she wanted Kandis out of her ring. She took issue with it.”

 

We see a still of Kandis being held back by Demitra before we see officials stopping Kandis. We see Selena ignoring it before showing Kandis now on the floor with CHBK standing across from her. Kandis remains held back.

 

Sharper: “And Kandis eventually forced out of the ring before seeing the SCW COO, Alex Desoubrais there. And this led to this exchange. Listen.”

 

We cut to see CHBK at ringside as Kandis turns to the ropes now at this point.

 

Kandis: “Need to protect her? Really? There something else going on here?”

 

Kandis then steps through the ropes and down to the floor. The officials drop down and Demitra does too. She walks right up to CHBK and gets in his face.

 

Kandis: “Why are you out here? And she wants me out of her ring? Tell her, and you, to go to hell-“

 

CHBK: “Kandis-“

 

Kandis: “No…this…they’re here too fast. So well…”

 

Kandis turns and elbows one and then catches another before we see Hiro Tanaka and Dillusion running down to the ring with Beard. Kandis then turns and nails CHBK with a hard right before Dillusion and Tanaka tackle Kandis back to the ring. The Retribution logo comes up on the screen.

 

We return to the panning shot of the crowd.

 

Sharper: “Kandis attacking several officials. Then attacking CHBK. And as a result, we can confirm that Kandis has been suspended. She has been fined.”

 

Knots: “But add what she said. It looked questionable. When has CHBK come to the ringside like that. What about the immediate presence of security?”

 

Sharper: “And add Selena’s comment earlier, we have more questions. Jessica Winters, you’re standing by with our Chief Executive Officer, Alex Desoubrais.”

 

The scene cuts backstage where The Canadian Heartbreak Kid Alex Desoubrais stands outside of his office with Jessica Winters.

 

Winters: “Thank you Adam, Jon. I am here with Alex Desoubrais, CHBK himself, and well, we have a lot of questions and a lot of information that needs to be figured out here. You’ve been transparent in the past but it seems like Selena Frost continues to be at the heart of controversy since returning and these are becoming typical after a big event.”

 

CHBK: “I will do my best to provide some clarity here.”

 

Winters: “First off, with Kandis. Let’s just make that clear. What is the situation there? We know she has been suspended and she’s been fined.”

 

CHBK: “Yes, that is the case. The fact is that we’ve had too much in the past where people would put their hands on officials and take their anger out on people. You can disagree with Selena having Aaron Demitra in that position, but then her actions after and then to take things out on me, on other officials, making several assumptions, we can’t have that. As a result, she’s been given a thirty day suspension. The fine is a bit different – there, she has been suspended without pay and her pay instead is serving as a fine.”

 

Winters: “That’s quite steep then.”

 

CHBK: “Actions have consequences and more and more I want things settled in the ring.”

 

Winters nods.

 

Winters: “Fair enough. I’m sure we will hear from Kandis further.”

 

CHBK: “I’m sure we will. And at some point, she’ll be back in the ring and hopefully reconsider her actions.”

 

Winters: “To this end, we need to ask as the rumours are out there. People have talked. The timing, the convenience of it all – are you protecting Selena Frost?”

 

CHBK: “I have no personal agreement with Selena Frost.”

 

Winters: “What about SCW then? Are they protecting her?”

 

CHBK nods.

 

CHBK: “Per the agreement for her returning, there were a series of agreements that involved, if she became World Champion, they would come into play. The first is that SCW would endeavour to limit attacks outside of matches. I knew of Kandis’s hotheadness and given how personal this was and I acted pre-emptively. That’s all there is there. Nothing more. You can say it’s convenient. I say it is me understanding how wrestler’s react and being proactive.”

 

Winters: “But then what about Selena’s comment earlier to Kirsten Scott? Is there more?”

 

CHBK: “There is. To ensure things are settled in the ring, Selena Frost demanded, for her to return, that should a match be announced for her World Title, they would have beat her in the ring and this meant that if someone attacked her beforehand, outside of a sanctioned match, they would forfeit their title shot.”

 

Winters pauses a moment. The crowd boos.

 

Knots: “Why?”

 

Winters: “So like the old TV Title rules?”

 

CHBK: “Something like that.”

 

Winters: “I have to ask, and I say this, having been Selena’s friend, and I know how frustrated she was, but…this is a lot to give her and she…she walked out though and-“

 

CHBK: “And that one marketing individual who put out her name and as a result, falsely advertised her…our leverage was gone. And ultimately, whether you like Selena or not, you agree with her attitude or not, think she is annoying or not, she is a top talent in this sport. And ultimately, SCW wants the top talent. And if the price to pay is ensuring matches get settled in the ring, that was an agreement I, and the Board of Directors, was happy to sign off on.”

 

Winters: “So this is only while she’s World Champion.”

 

CHBK: “Yes. She wanted integrity. This is giving her opportunity to show proof of concept.”

 

Winters: “Thanks-“

 

CHBK turns as Beard then comes into view.

 

Beard: “Alex…CHBK…Sorry to interrupt.”

 

CHBK: “No, what is going on? Do I need to deal with something-“

 

Beard: “No, no…just…can we talk?”

 

CHBK: “Now?”

 

Beard: “Just watching this and…sorry, I can come back-“

 

CHBK: “No…”

 

CHBK turns to Jessica Winters.

 

CHBK: “Anything else needing clarification about this?”

 

Winters: “No, please go ahead. I know how busy you are.”

 

CHBK: “Thank you.”

 

CHBK motions to Beard to head into his office as Jessica Winters looks a bit confused and then turns to the camera.

 

Winters: “Well, there are a few answers. Kandis is suspended, without pay. Alex Desoubrais claiming the security was proactive and that Selena Frost has a number of clauses that triggered upon her becoming champion as part of the revised deal that had her return to the ring in SCW. The business of professional wrestling getting a clear magnifying glass on it. Back to ringside.”

 

We cut to ringside where we see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots.

 

Knots: “That’s that, huh?”

 

Sharper; “Maybe, but obviously, some concern about those clauses. I get why, but it also feels like SCW is protecting Selena Frost. Selena never backed down from a fight-“

 

Knots: “Maybe she’s now just choosing the fights she wants to be a part of.”

 

Sharper: “We will see how it goes. This does shed some more light on her comments earlier tonight. But it also may raise more questions. CHBK left before the question I wanted to ask – are there any more clauses?”

 

Knots: “Someone can find out for us through trial and error!”

 

Sharper: “With the World Title potentially hanging in the balance?”

 

Knots shrugs.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Deanna Frost walking through the backstage area with the SCW United States Championship over her shoulder. She then takes a few steps before going over to the officials’ room. She knocks on the door.

 

Deanna: “Is Aaron around?”

 

Steve Hollinsworth motions to Aaron Demitra. Demitra walks over.

 

Demitra: “Deanna…what can I do for you?”

 

Deanna: “Just…sorry, I have to just ask. It’s been on me and just given some of the rumblings…did you just get caught out of position or-“

 

Demitra sighs.

 

Demitra: “That’s all it was. Just a mistake and unfortunately, I’ve heard those rumblings too.”

 

Deanna: “With Selena asking for you, some are now even throwing you under the bus with her and…”

 

Demitra: “I didn’t figure you’d have a problem if it was true. Though you know it isn’t.”

 

Deanna: “Well that’s what I have a problem with. Your reputation going into tatters and…”

 

Deanna pauses for a moment.

 

Deanna: “Never mind. Sorry…just needed to check.”

 

Demitra: “No, I get it. I do…Good luck in your next defense.”

 

Demitra heads back into the officials’ room. Deanna steps back and shakes her head and walks off.

 

Breakdown opens up backstage to see a crew member with a clipboard standing by the tunnel. They look around before we see a production crew member running over. They whisper to one another before the crew member grabs their walkie-talkie.

 

Crew: “Can I get CHBK? There’s a couple of absences. No shows.”

 

Crew waits for a response before we abruptly cut to the ringside area as Sharper and Knots look up at the camera.

 

Knots: “Top operation here!”

 

Sharper: “Well, Jon…we were expecting to see SMP against Crystal Zdunich in this spot. And, apparently, they’ve not come to the tunnel.”

 

Knots: “Were they hear?”

 

Sharper: “I would assume so. We have a bell time. Everyone has to check in, unless something wasn’t passed down, for-“

 

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound akin to a heartbeat plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer. We cut to the backstage area we see Syren, in her full ring gear, complete with black ring jacket and pink halter-top/black tights, making her way down a corridor. Lexy runs over to her and grabs her by the arm. Syren stumbles a bit as she looks around.

 

Syren: “What? Now?”

 

Chapel: “Come on! It worked!”

 

Syren and Chapel stagger forward as Chapel remains on her feet and Syren gets hers under her. They start to head to the tunnel. Chapel and Syren run past the crew member. The camera turns to the stage as a few moments pass. “Groupie” by Cassie Steele then hits. She crowd cheers.

 

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

DARK FANTASY

 

We then see Lexy Chapel and Syren walk out from the back. Chapel stops and turns and immediately starts to show off Syren. Syren looks around, turning on her smile and trying to reset and get in the zone. She looks around before then posing on the stage. She starts to head to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel said something worked…”

 

Knots: “I think the wheels are turning now.”

 

Sharper: “Syren in her ring gear. She was not scheduled to compete tonight. That’s one thing for sure. And she’s ready to compete.”

 

Knots: “So what does Lexy have in mind!”

 

Syren walks to the ring as Lexy Chapel follows behind. Syren jumps up onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckles on the outside and waving her hands to get the fans fired up. As the camera gets closer to her, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans. The camera switches to Lexy who yells about her client and the ‘Lexy Nation’ appreciating them. Lexy then goes over to Jason Phillips and is handed a microphone. Lexy smiles and turns to the ring.

 

Chapel: “Don’t worry! Don’t worry! LexyCorp to the rescue!”

 

The crowd cheers a bit as Lexy Chapel walks up the steel steps and into the ring.

 

Sharper: “Well I guess that clarifies a bit.”

 

Chapel looks around.

 

Chapel: “Now, Retribution…well we’re to going to talk about Retribution. Terrible night. Terrible event. NOTHING worth while happened…although Syren has to start her streak over again. Looking at you Twisted & Sadistic…and Xander…you all suck!”

 

Chapel glares into the camera.

 

Chapel: “But then, my father, for some reason, didn’t book Syren. I thought we made it clear. I thought Syren made it clear. She would compete, over and over, until she won those ten matches and then she could take out Selena Frost, the world would rejoice and medals, trophies, and GREATNESS would reign. But oh no…have to give her a night off. Well, don’t worry, Lexy is here to rectify that. Oh yes. No conspiracy is going to keep us down. Some people don’t show up. That’s fine. Let them. Crystal Zdunich, we already knew you couldn’t handle the pressure. I gave you it all, including AMAZING sponsorship, but nope. And the…who was she facing?”

 

Lexy turns to Syren. Syren then responds to her.

 

Chapel: “SMP? Wait…a psychic? She was facing a psychic?!”

 

Syren leans over again and corrects her.

 

Chapel: “Oh…those are his initials. Pfft. Whatever. Syren is better than that!”

 

Chapel resets.

 

Chapel: “But that’s why we have a SPECIAL match. Lexy Chapel presents it too. That’s right. Syren, she’s going to be action. And she’s going to get back to those ten wins. And it starts again tonight, right now. Bring out her opponent!”

 

Chapel turns to Syren.

 

Chapel: “You’re going to love this. SPECIALLY picked for you.”

 

Chapel smiles as Syren looks a bit unsure and turns. A few moments pass. A woman’s voice can be heard as the video screens display the words she's saying in unison.
 
"Lexy Chapel Proudly Presents"

 

“FALL ST. PATRICK!”

 

Then a terribly remixed version of “Miss Nothing” by the Pretty Reckless plays as the cameras cut to the stage. We then see what looks obviously to be Autumn Valentine dressed in her gear, but wearing a green mask with a four-leafed clover on it.

 

Sharper: “Are you kidding me?”

 

Autumn does her AVW handsymbols too as Lexy Chapel smiles giddily in the ring. Syren turns to her as Lexy Chapel tries to even clap along with the music, bouncing a bit too. Autumn…I mean Fall St. Patrick makes her way to the ring. She then reaches the ring and hops onto the apron. She looks in the ring as Syren looks at her. Fall shrugs and flips into the ring. She hops up and throws her arm up as her music fades out.

 

Chapel: “Isn’t this great? Now where is that official…”

 

Chapel looks around and points.

 

Chapel: “You! Into the ring. Ring the bell.”

 

Syren looks at Fall St. Patrick uncertain of what to do. Lexy exits the ring, still beaming at her cunning plan. She then turns to the ring. Syren looks around and turns to her. Fall says something to her and then nods. Syren asks her if she’s sure. Fall says yes as Jennifer Cassidy enters the ring and calls for the bell. The bell sounds.

 

Sharper: “And, uh, here we go! Syren versus Fall St. Patrick.”

 

Knots: “Autumn Valentine.”

 

Sharper: “I don’t want to have to deal with Lexy correcting us.”

 

Lexy turns to the ring as Syren looks back at her.

 

Chapel: “Look out for the superkick, Fall!”

 

Chapel then gives a hyper-exaggerated wink. Syren turns back as Fall St. Patrick then turns and lets out a yell. She turns and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and then runs at Syren before Syren then hits a superkick. She clearly tries to miss, but Fall St. Patrick sells it as if she was hit.

 

Chapel: “BAM! Superkicks! Solve! EVERYTHING!”

 

Chapel practically sings it as Syren reluctantly covers Fall St. Patrick.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds and the crowd looks on as Chapel jumps up and down.

 

Chapel: “And here is your winner, via pinfall, SYREN, bitches!”

 

Syren rolls off as Fall St. Patrick rolls over, overacting the pain, smacking the mat in a mix of disappointment and pain. Syren looks down at her as Chapel enters the ring and raises her arm.

 

Sharper: “And Syren, who I don’t think was part of this by her reaction.”

 

Knots: “Is anyone really on the same page as Lexy Chapel?”

 

Sharper: “And think, this is how she’s trying to cope with the Tag titles. For her, the World Championship is everything.”

 

Knots: “Poor Fall St. Patrick. Just hope we don’t see Spring Easter later.”

 

Sharper: “Or January MLK.”

 

Syren looks around as Lexy continues to celebrate. The scene then cuts away.

 

We cut to see Beard stepping out of the office of CHBK. He takes off his blazer and throws it to the side. He then takes a few more steps before Jessica Winters notices him.

 

Winters: “Beard…you okay-“

 

Beard: “Just great. Just…not cut out for this work. I guess…Don’t worry about it.”

 

Beard turns and heads off as Winters watches him leave, a bit confused.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we open up in the LexyCorp locker room. Lexy Chapel is beaming as Syren stands in the room, hands on her hips. Fall St. Patrick unveils themselves to obviously be Autumn Valentine as she throws the mask down.

 

Chapel: “That went perfectly! Perfectly! You’re welcome, by the way. Wouldn’t book you and I got you on the show and we’re not done yet.”

 

Syren: “Wait…okay…first, you tell me to get in my gear. Did you do something to Crystal Zdunich?”

 

Chapel: “Me? Never! I just figured she’d…not be around. Yeah.”

 

Autumn: “Think about what she did to SMP?”

 

Chapel: “I didn’t do ANYTHING. He did it.”

 

Syren: “Lexy…what did you do?”

 

Chapel: “Nothing. Zealous representation to get you the match you should have had. And I’ve got another planned. And you’re now back on the winning streak. One win in. We’re getting you back into title contention. I mean, Scott is good and all, but she’s mean, and sucky, and I don’t like her. So there! And Xander…oh no. Can’t have him stand in your way again. He’s screwed this all up. Now…”

 

Syren: “We just lost the Tag Titles. Ravyn and I were starting to come together and-“

 

Chapel: “World Title is for you. Aim big. You should be WORLD CHAMPION, Syren!”

 

Syren: “And I thought we were happy with me being Adrenaline Champion.”

 

Autumn: “I thought I was supposed to be the next one. And well, Fall St. Patrick isn’t the star turn, Lexy.”

 

Chapel: “Hush, my love.”

 

Chapel looks into the camera briefly as if to make sure it was caught on camera.

 

Chapel: “I have plans for everyone. I’m the Manager of Champions. I have PLANS! MASSIVE PLANS. Plans to undo every conspiracy and ring GREATNESS.”

 

Autumn: “Are you just going to superkick everything?”

 

Chapel: “No, but I need to make sure SCW is getting those t-shirts out. Superkicks do really solve everything. If only my dad would just…”

 

Syren: “Lexy…”

 

Chapel: “I’ve got plans! Don’t worry. Now….where’s Crow…I mean Ravyn…no Crow!”

 

Chapel turns and heads off as Syren and Autumn look at one another. Autumn turns, seemingly a bit resigned, as the scene cuts away.

 

Ghost’s “Jesus He Knows Me” starts to play as the crowd then starts to boo. White lights shine down on the stage as we see Simon Lyman walk out from the back wearing a white hooded gown. Joining him are Lisa Archer and Elijah Smith. Simon extends his arms as he starts to walk to the ring.

 

Sharper: “We were expecting something else here. Simon Lyman on his way to the ring. He is not yet scheduled to join us. He will be competing in our main event tonight against Selena Frost.”

 

Knots: “Saving the world, Sharper!”

 

Sharper: “One way to look at it. And after Retribution, taking advantage of Autumn Valentine getting involved which means he is now the number one contender to the SCW Adrenaline Championship, stealing that from his opponent and recent rival, Adam Brock.”

 

Knots: “He can now return to his main goal of saving Bree Lancaster!”

 

Sharper: “And to note, Bree Lancaster is not here. She is away and will be for a little bit of time. SCW’s X account releasing that information. He hope everything is alright there.”

 

Simon Lyman reaches the ringside area, joined by his marketing manager and bodyguard. Simon Lyman then walks up the steel steps and then along the apron and into the ring. He extends his arms again and then points at one fan and then touches his heart. Simon walks around the ring as Lisa Archer walks over to Jason Phillips and is handed a microphone. She takes it and walks up the steel steps, as Elijah Smith stands in the entrance way. Archer enters the ring and walks over to Lyman. She hands him the microphone. Lyman thanks her and looks around. The crowd boos as the music fades out.

 

Lyman: “Boys and girls…welcome and I thank you for that response. You all are again witnessing a true path to salvation as despite a brief detour, Your Savior is back to being able to, unhindered, save Bree Lancaster through the Adrenaline Championship.”

 

The crowd boos as Lyman looks around.

 

Lyman: “Now many of you are hoping I save Selena tonight and I will do what I can to deal with such a rotted soul, but for this moment, I want to focus on Sister Breezus.”

 

Knots: “Did he just?”

 

Sharper: “Uh-huh…”

 

Lyman looks around as the crowd looks on.

 

Lyman: “Sister Breezus, I as so many of us were shocked by the news that came out by the social media intern of Supreme Championship Wrestling. You will be taking some time away. I assume to deal with some of the healing you will need to prepare yourself for when I complete my aim to save you. The reports said a personal issue…”

 

Lyman nods.

 

Lyman: “I can sympathize having had to deal with many challenges in my illustrious career. Bree…do know that I am here for you.”

 

The crowd boos. Lyman nods.

 

Lyman: “Remember, my arms are open to save you. Save you from the path you are going down. From allying with Josh Hudson, supporting him in his effort to prevent his redemption, but as we know, those efforts are private, never to be seen again.”

 

Lyman nods.

 

Lyman: “To being so angry, oh so angry, towards me. That will pass too. It cannot be easy. In fact, while I hate to speculate, wanting to keep your private affairs private, we all know what this is about Bree. To be at the highest of highs, retaining the Adrenaline Championship…you probably celebrated before you realized the pain you are in. You are connected to Amy. It’s hard to be strong when she is so weak. It all makes sense…I know. Don’t worry. Look at the tv screen where you are. Reach out, Sister Breezus. Reach out!”

 

Lyman extends his hand toward the camera.

 

Lyman: “Reach out and have your hand touch mine! Reach out and feel the support I offer you Sister Breezus. Ignore your desire to pull away, to give into the lies. To probably listen to Amy as she tells terrible things about me when it is all her fault. Her drinking, Jaina’s drinking – I mean where else was she at Retribution…Josh Hudson if he’s around – it’s the only way he can claim he still matters with all of the delusions….and well, Bree, we know this has all brought you down. The pressures of it all. You, you woke up drunk, probably in your vomit and Amy’s and you realized that your best friend had led you to hell. And taking all who you love, some understandably, some likely from the deep personal psychological trauma you’re suffering from this…down with her! She’s taking you all down with her, Sister Breezus! You no longer have to go down that path! You can be freed from that path, and I can help you, I can be your Savior!”

 

Simon continues to reach out at the camera.

 

Lyman: “So again, I’mma reachin’ out Sister Breezus! I’m giving you a helping hand. Touch your hand to my hand. Take all of your troubles and I will lift you up. Extend the Adrenaline Championship too. It is your greatest success, but also the gateway to all of the pressure. Allow me Sister Breezus to take that from you…deal with your issues, focus on them, and I will take the weight of the Adrenaline off your shoulders while you recover. And when you return, you will be saved Sister Breezus. I guarantee it…you will be saved…by SCW’s Spiritual Adrenaline Champion. That’s right…I will take up the mantle while you are away.”

 

Simon smiles and brings his hand down.

 

Lyman: “I will be your Savior!”

 

Lyman steps back and extends his arms as the crowd boos. “Jesus He Knows Me” plays again as Lisa Archer applauds.

 

Sharper: “A self-serving, arrogant broadside against Bree Lancaster when she can’t defend herself.”

 

Knots: “I mean, we know Amy has problems, but Bree-“

 

Sharper: “Don’t vindicate this! Don’t give it time. He’s just spinning yarn and saying whatever he can and no one is here to stop him!”

 

Knots: “Selena Frost may…”

 

Sharper: “Well, Bree Lancaster may be cheering for her tonight.”

 

Lyman smiles as he walks around the ring, posing as the fans boo some more. Elijah looks around from ringside as Lyman turns and exits the ring. He drops down to the floor as Lisa Archer follows him. Lyman wraps his arm around Elijah briefly before thanking him and then starting to walk to the back.

 

Backstage, we see Amy Chastaine watching and shaking her head. She turns as Cassie Wolfe is standing with her.

 

Wolfe: “He needs to get kicked in the head.”

 

Chastaine: “I don’t know if that will help. Either way, he’s not worth anyone’s time.”

 

Wolfe: “Want me to kick him in the head? I’m pretty good at that.”

 

Chastaine: “It’s fine. You have other things to worry about.”

 

Wolfe: “Not if he becomes Adrenaline Champion. I mean…that’s a pretty good place for me to aim.”

 

Chastaine: “Bree will take care of it. Just…avoid Simon. He’s not worth anyone’s time for any reason.”

 

Chastaine heads off as Wolfe looks at the monitor and the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, we see Sean Michael Prime talking to CHBK.

 

SMP: “Look, I know…I know I screwed up. But I had a call-“

 

CHBK: “Parole officer?”

 

SMP sighs.

 

SMP: “Yeah…and I can’t not answer. Kinda the deal, especially when travelling around the country.”

 

CHBK: “Well, it may have worked out in one way. Despite Crystal Zdunich supposed to have faced you tonight, somehow she was told to head home.”

 

SMP: “What?”

 

CHBK: “Yeah, I know. I’m looking into that. I have some ideas from what I’ve been made aware of and….I think I may have a solution. Just watch the show, crew will get you, and just be ready to go.”


SMP: “Thank you….thanks… really don’t want to screw this up.”

 

SMP nods and heads off.

 

Marie Jones vs. Derk Adonis

 

KABLAAAAAAAAAAM!!!

 

The sound of a xylophone scale is heard, signifying the start of the KABLAMian Taberacle Choir's jingle, "Come In KABLAMia"...

 

Derek Adonis rolls out atop the ramp on a cloud, alongside a number of the citizens of KABLAMia: Sweet Sangria, Mimi Mimosa, Het Meisje, and Anastasia Fantasia among them. The crowd rise to their feet in a raucous applause at the display of flesh in front of them...

 

Welcome to the land that loves below the belt

The sky’s are clear and pleasure is felt

Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

 

Adonis partially rises to his knees, waving out to the crowd as chants of "KABLAM" ring out throughout the arena. The cloud continues to roll it's way down the ramp.

 

Where fun-loving people can give right in

To a Man Mountain utopia where everyone wins

Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

 

Sweet Sangria always dressed in smile

Many men and women will go the extra mile

Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

 

The women on the cloud toss out small, travel-sized bottles of Derek Adonis Heavy KABLAM Lubricant and folded up travel brochures to the crowd.

 

The lube flows freely, never enough

It’s a copyrighted formula, the right stuff

But even still they make you feel right at home

Whether you love cleaning the carpet or polishing chrome

 

The cloud makes it to the bottom of the ramp and Adonis hops off first, reaching up to help the four primary women off. They step down, each planting a kiss on the cheek of Man-Mountain before heading up the stairs. Adonis follows up last and pulls himself through the ropes, lifting them for the four women to enter the ring as well.

 

We don’t kink-shame here, it never allowed

It’s a comfortable place while you’re being plowed

Your greatest dreams are always on tap

Your can register now with our convenient app

 

Adonis moves around to the four corners, climbing onto the bottom rope to throw out travel brochures as far as he can.

 

That’s right, KABLAM is expanding…

It’s the dream of Derek Adonis

Come in KABLAMia, sunny KABLAMian

We mean YOU!

 

After finishing (heh), Adonis moves to the middle of the ring, posing with the four women around him. As the song ends, he bellows out with it...

 

Adonis: "KABLAAAAAAAAAAAAM!"

 

"You and I walk a fragile line

I have known it all this time

But I never thought I'd live to see it break

It's getting dark and its all too quiet

And I can't trust anything now

And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake"

 

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen….

 

"Holding my breathe, won't lose you again

Something's made your eyes go cold"

 

Announcer: ..."The Phoenix" Marie Jones!!!!!!!!!!

 

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

 

Derek starts with quick jabs, backing Marie up into the ropes.  He sends her into the ropes and takes her down with a hard shoulder tackle.  He goes for an elbow drop but Marie rolls out of the way.  Marie with a Kip Up into a Frankensteiner taking down Derek.  He staggers back to his feet but Marie connects with a spinning heel kick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and onto the apron.  Marie with a springboard dropkick sending Adonis to the outside.  Derek pulls himself up but is knocked back down by a suicide dive through the ropes from Marie Jones taking him down.

 

Sharper: “Marie airborne! Through the ropes!”

 

Knots: “And Man Mountain is a pretty big target!”

 

The Phoenix rolls back into the ring.  She charges and delivers a suicide corkscrew plancha onto Adonis!  Marie rolls Derek back into the ring.  Marie leaps over the top with a springboard 450 splash!  The cover…

 

1…

 

…2Kickout!

 

Jones ascends to the second rope and measures Derek.  He pushes himself up.  Marie leaps off, going for a blockbuster, but Adonis steps to the side and Marie hits nothing but canvas.  Derek hits the ropes and connects with another shoulder tackle, another shoulder tackle, and then a big splash to the prone Marie.

 

Sharper: “Derek Adonis throwing his weight around. Right down onto Marie.”

 

Knots: “That may be it. Just go for the cover, man!”

 

Derek pulls Marie up and scoops her up and slams her back down to the mat.  He scoops Marie up and body slams her again.  He pulls her up and delivers a suplex.  Derek Adonis pulls Marie up to her feet.  He pulls her back up to her feet and hooks in a full nelson.  Marie struggles in the hold, refusing to quit.  Eventually, after about ten seconds, Marie counters the full nelson with a cutter variation.

 

Sharper: “And Marie fighting out. Adonis down. Marie needing to get crafty as while Adonis may not be the most technically sound, he does have size and strength on his side.”

 

Knots: “Plus, his cardio is improving with his work in KABLAMia!”

 

Jones rolls over to the ropes and uses them to pull herself up.  She sees Adonis back to his feet and she snaps off a superkick.  Derek is staggered but doesn’t fall.  Marie then charges in with Kissed By Fire, busaiku knee strike!  Adonis is down!  Marie charges towards the ropes, springboard into the Divine Impact!  She hooks a leg…

 

1…

 

2…Kickout!

 

Marie pulls Adonis back to his feet.  She sets him up for The Vindicator, looking to end it, but Adonis counters it into a full nelson sit out drop. Derek pulls Marie up and drops her with a fallaway slam.  Derek goes up to the second rope and comes off with a big splash! He covers…

 

1…

 

2…Kickout!

 

Sharper: “Only two! Marie managing to kick out.”

 

Knots: “Her life flashed before her eyes.”

 

Derek pulls Marie up and whips her into the ropes.  He charges in, looking for a stinger splash, but Marie moves out of the way and Derek hits nothing but corner!  He staggers out of the corner.  Marie with a pele kick.  Derek goes to one knee.  Marie goes up to the top turnbuckle.  She leaps off and connects with a missile dropkick, putting Derek down.  Jones grabs his legs and tries to turn him over into the Angel’s Arch but Derek is still too strong and shoves her away.

 

Sharper: “Fighting off the Angel’s Arch. Adonis with that lower body strength.”

 

Knots: “Well-“

 

Sharper: “Nope! Don’t even go there!”

 

Derek Adonis with a battering ram to Marie.  Adonis with a running face-wash boot.  Adonis locks in a bear hug.  He keeps it locked in for twenty seconds before changing into a bear hug slam. He takes Marie, hoists her up, and drops her with a sitout power bomb.  He covers…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO! 

 

Derek Adonis pulls Jones back up.  He sets her up for a brain buster.  He hoists her up for it but Marie manages to slip free.  Back cracker to Adonis!  Jones charges towards the ropes and delivers a springboard Divine Impact onto that same lower back!  Marie hits the ropes and delivers a second straight Divine Impact onto the lower back! Marie takes the legs and wraps him up in the Angel’s Arch.

 

Sharper: “And now the Angel’s Arch. Now has it locked in.”

 

Knots: “And he’s fighting!”

 

Derek Adonis is still quite strong and despite Marie’s best efforts, he manages to crawl towards the ropes.  Adonis reaches the ropes after about ten seconds, forcing a break.  Marie takes Adonis and sets him up for the pedigree, her mother’s Hot Shot, but Derek back drops out of it.  Derek with a stalling brainbuster.  He drops a big splash onto Marie.  Derek then climbs up to the top turnbuckle.

 

Sharper: “To the top! This…could be it.”

 

Knots: “Forever depending on how this goes!”

 

Derek goes for The Top Rope Fuckinator…but Marie steps out of the way, avoiding it!  Marie with a knee to the face. Marie with another Kissed by Fire, busaiku knee strike, and Adonis goes down again.  The Phoenix signals that this is the end as she waits for Adonis to pull himself back up.  Marie takes Derek and sets him up for Ave Maria…she connects, dropping him on his head!  She covers…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3!

 

The bell sounds and Marie rolls off.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, “The Phoenix” Marie Jones!!!”

 

Marie looks over to Derek Adonis and looks around as the crowd cheers her. She slowly gets up as Adonis remains down, wincing in pain. Marie raises her arm and walks around.

 

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Marie’s sister, Kimberly Williams, will be with Destiny Page, discussing her big win at Retribution!”

 

Backstage, we see a shot of Kimberly Williams talking to Destiny Page.

 

Page: “Thank you Adam. Destiny Page here and-“

 

Kim: “I just won!”

 

Page: “Kim…”

 

Kim: “Okay, fine. Marie did. But what if it was me? Huh? Is it me? Did we switch? You’re figuring it out right now.”

 

Page: “Uh…”

 

Kim: “Ah…newbies. Where’s Jaina? Did you kill her and lock her in your cabin in the woods?”

 

Page: “I…uh…”

 

Kim: “Oh, this is going to be fun. Also, still Underground Champ. How about that? And after that war at Retribution. I like Davey Boy. He’s a good one. Thanks SCW for hiring him and-“

 

Kim smiles.

 

Kim: “DAVEY!”

 

We see David Striker head over to her as Chris Dumont stands in the background.

 

Striker: “Sorry to interrupt.”

 

Destiny shakes her head.

 

Striker: “But we need to talk.”

 

Kim: “Oooo…about what? Daisies? Easter Bunnies? The shifty bastard!”

 

Striker: “No…you know what. We had too much out there.”

 

Kim: “You know how to get to my heart, Davey Boy.”

 

Striker: “You beat me. I’ve beaten you. We’ve spilled blood. And I’m going to spill more tonight, but first…I think we need a rubber match. One more match to see who should hold that.”

 

Kim smiles.

 

Kim: “Well Davey Boy. I think then maybe I need to offer you a challenge. You know…to keep this interesting. Because you’re right. We have spilled our blood and it was a lot of fun, but we need to keep getting bigger and better.”

 

Striker: “So…”


Kim: “Get my attention for the rematch and its yours. Come up with something big. WOW Kimmy and the Kimmymaniacs! Let’s make this REALLY fun. You think you can do that?”

 

Striker smiles.

 

Striker: “Yeah…yeah I can!”

 

Kim: “Look forward to seeing if you have deserved my attention.”

 

Kim smiles as Striker backs up nodding as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Ravyn Taylor standing stoically as a black beak appears to have been placed on her head. We see Lexy Chapel standing across from her.

 

Chapel: “Stay still!”

 

Chapel then pulls off a piece of scotch tape and reaches up.

 

Ravyn: “This is ridiculous, you understand.”

 

Chapel: “Shush Crow Swift. This is brilliant. And you said you’d go along with anything to help Syren!”

 

Ravyn: “This is true. And your creativity is boundless.”

 

Chapel stops and smiles.

 

Chapel: “Thank you. The different bird. Then Swift, because Taylor and-“

 

Chapel pauses.

 

Chapel: “You’re mocking me…I knew it Satan!”

 

Ravyn: “I was genuine. I would do anything to help Syren.”

 

Chapel then mutters under her breath.

 

Chapel: “Except not get beaten at Retribution.”

 

Ravyn: “Excuse me?”

 

CHBK then walks up to the two of them and clears his throat.

 

Ravyn: “Hello Alex.”

 

Chapel: “Leave me alone dad. You don’t seem to care about Syren, so I am doing EVERYTHING.”

 

CHBK then reaches up and grabs the “beak” that Lexy was putting on Ravyn and pulls it off.

 

CHBK: “It’s made out of construction paper. Seriously?”

 

Chapel: “I’M MAKING IT WORK!”

 

Ravyn: “She’s trying, you have to admit.”

 

CHBK: “Why are you going along with this?”

 

Ravyn: “Would you believe me if I said the power of love? Is there not anything you’d do for your wife…oh wait…”

 

CHBK: “Well I’ll save you the embarrassment of going out there in construction paper and getting superkicked.”

 

Chapel: “They solve everything! You should use it too! Kandis! Bam! Done! Selena! Same! Bam-“

 

CHBK: “Lexy…”

 

Chapel: “Well it’s true.”

 

Chapel pouts.

 

CHBK: “Go tell Syren to get ready. Actually ready. She’ll have a proper match tonight.”

 

Chapel: “What? Seriously? And how DARE you besmirch the talents of Fall St. Patrick.”

 

CHBK: “How about telling her that thanks to her actions, which you did, that Adrenaline Championship is going to be a lot further away now.”

 

Chapel: “That’s Autumn! Not Fall! All people who look like my wife look the same to you, huh?!”

 

Ravyn: “Come on Lexy. Come.”

 

Ravyn grabs Lexy and starts to drag her away as the scene cuts away.

 

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. They both wear their SCW World Tag Team Championship belts. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness. When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy.

 

Sharper: “A celebratory waltz for La Pequena Luz and Amelia Blythe. The new SCW World Tag Team Champions. They were victorious at Retribution.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and got the monkey off their back. Retribution used to be a night of dread. Now one of victory. Beat Dark Fantasy. Beat Twisted & Sadistic. Both go to the back of the line and Light in the Darkness await who is next!”

 

As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the LED screens with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually. Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. She moves to the center of the ring and drops to her knees, cupping her hands together in front of her while Amelia stands right behind her, hands folded before her once again. As Luz lifts her cupped hands upward, the arena lights slowly begin to come back on as Amelia takes her hands and pulls her to her feet, spinning her around one final time into a tight embrace and a soft kiss before Amelia goes over and is handed a microphone by Jason Phillips. She turns back to the middle of the ring as Luz talks to her and Amelia then starts to talk.

 

Blythe: “Thank you for that.”

 

The crowd politely cheers.

 

Blythe: “And yes, as you can see, Luz and I…we are World Tag Team Champions again.”

 

The crowd cheers some more.

 

Blythe: “And it was a hard fought match. Dark Fantasy. Twisted & Sadistic. They both brought it. They both tried to fight their match, but in the end, Luz was who ensured that we were prevail, illuminating the night and all others, hitting Brittany Lohan, and ironically enough…the woman who ensured these three teams would meet again, she met her downfall and we ended the reign of Twisted & Sadistic.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit, although there are some boos.

 

Blythe: “I’ll let Braddock and Lohan do their own postmortem on their reign, but they will need to wait to challenge again if they so desire. Because by the terms we agreed to…our lives intertwined since last fall, it is over. Twisted & Sadistic and Dark Fantasy must earn their rematch. While we now stand here as champions awaiting who is next.”

 

Blythe hands the microphone to Luz as the crowd cheers.

 

Luz: “And opportunity for a new challenger or challengers I should say. One of the other teams to step up and get their chance at the gold. To be that next team who could break through…or and opportunity for Twisted & Sadistic or Dark Fantasy if they so choose to redo their past dominance. Simple as that. But we wait-“

 

“Seek and Destroy” hits the PA system as the crowd begins to cheer. Luz and Blythe turn to the stage. The lights flicker along with the opening riffs and beat of the drums.


“Alright
We're scanning the scene in the city tonight
We're looking for you to start up a fight
There's an evil feeling in our brains
But it's nothing new, you know it drives us insane…”


The Tron shows Chance and Kelsai hitting various moves in singles matches, before a shot of them standing together appears. The image fades, as Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson are shown walking out from behind the curtain.


“Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Come on now”


Chance and Kelsai charge down the ramp and slide into the ring simultaneously. The crowd continues to cheer as Chance and Kelsai get up and stand across from Luz and Blythe.


Sharper: “Chance Owens. Kelsai Adamson out. The Seekers joining us.”

 

Knots: “And Twisted & Sadistic gave them their shot a few weeks ago.”

 

Chance and Kelsai continue to stand across from Luz and Amelia before Kelsai takes the microphone from Luz and brings it to her mouth. Luz looks at her hand and then Kelsai.

 

Adamson: “Stop acting like you don’t know who is next.”

 

The crowd looks on.

 

Adamson: “That’s where we come in. We beat Team Desire at Retribution. We weren’t pinned by Twisted & Sadistic when they decided to give us a match. Against Dark Fantasy, we weren’t beaten clean. We’ve not had a clean shot at those.”

 

Adamson looks at the titles, pointing at them.

 

Adamson: “And why people may overlook us, we’re done being overlooked. We’re here because we are next in line, period. There’s no one else.”

 

Owens takes the microphone from Adamson.

 

Owens: “And so, Luz, Amelia, don’t disrespect us by claiming you’re not paying attention.”

 

Luz can be seen saying, without the microphone, “We’re not disrespecting you.”

 

Owens: “There’s no one else ahead of us. So see you at Taking the Leap and unfortunately, for you two, your reign is going to be a lot shorter this time.”

 

Owens extends the microphone back to Luz and Blythe as Blythe takes it. “Seek and Destroy” starts to play. Kelsai and Chance then back up as Blythe and Luz look at the young team somewhat stunned. Kelsai and Chance exit the ring, dropping to the floor, and heading to the back. The crowd looks on as the scene cuts away.

 

Backstage, we see Chris Cannon with Jessica Winters at the SCW interview area. The crowd cheers seeing him.

 

Winters: “Welcome backstage with Jessica Winters here. I’m with Chris Cannon and Chris, I need to talk to you. You said you’d clarify a few things tonight. You returned at Retribution, but not to the ring, but seemingly in the corner of…”

 

Winters looks off camera as Chris smiles. The woman  he was with at Retribution comes into view.

 

Cannon: “You want to know about her…here’s your scoop, as promised. The answer is in the name.”

 

Winters: “Excuse me?”

 

Cannon: “Retribution.”

 

Winters: “Retribution? Against Kaori and CTO?”

 

Cannon: “No, no, no. Sadly for them. Wrong place, wrong time, wrong company for them to try and join. That’s the unfortunate part.”

 

Winters: “Then what do you mean about Retribution?”

 

Cannon extends his arm to the woman, bringing her more into the view.

 

Cannon: “Her retribution.”

 

Cannon turns to Winters.

 

Cannon: “She was promised something once and got ghosted. She had a contract. The ink wasn’t even dried before she was ignored and cast aside and someone else got the opportunities. And well…”

 

Winters: “Who are you talking about?”

 

Cannon shrugs.

 

Cannon: “The person who did it…they know. But they’re not important in this. She is. And Valkyr…she’ll rise to the occasion and she’ll make everyone regret it. And she’ll be in action soon.”

 

Cannon smiles and then motions to Valkyr. They walk off camera as the scene fades to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The scene opens up backstage as we see Adam Brock pacing a bit back and forth. He shakes his head.

 

Brock: “This close…”

 

Brock chuckles.

 

Brock: “This close and I could be facing Bree. Instead, Simon rewarded. Simon…we’re not done. But my attention is temporarily turned away. As I just look at who caused it…”

 

Brock sighs.

 

Brock: “Do you not understand that you lost Autumn? And then with what happened earlier? Lexy having you run out…that did you no favours. CHBK said so himself and trust me, I’ve been on his wrong side too. But looks like you just screwed yourself out of an Adrenaline Championship shot anytime soon. Too bad you’ve just awakened the wolf inside to come after you.”

 

Brock looks at the camera.

 

Brock: “You got involved in something that didn’t need to include you. You had your shot. You lost. But then you came out and thanks to your intervention, someone more undeserving has their shot and you’ve already heard the crap he’s spewing. Well…Autumn…You used to not give an eff, so I’ve heard. I wonder if you will when I’m done and trust me, the manager of champions won’t be able to help you here.”

 

Brock turns and heads off as the scene cuts away.

 

Chris Dumon & David Striker vs. European Fiery Nation

 

“Off To War” by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as ever as Ginny in the middle, Ludvig on the left and Dakon on the right-hand sides, looking at the crowd and got heavy boos. When the lights briefly came back on, you see Dakon, Ludvig and Ginny waving their Norway, Sweden, and German flags. Ludvig and Dakon are on the left and right-hand side.

Phillips: “The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall and will be fought under Underground Rules! Making their way to the ring, accompanied by Ginny Raab, representing the European Fiery Nation…coming from Sweden, Norway and Germany, they are Ludvig Eriksson, Dakon Theron!”

The lights went out again. They walked down to the ring with their flags and stepped on the stairs and did a hold-up in the middle of the ring as they gave their flags to Ginny, and she left the ring to go to the back, leaving the two men in the ring. When the lights returned, they wait for their opponents’ arrival.

“Man in the Box” by Like a Storm plays and the crowd roars. A few moments pass before David Striker walks out from the back. The crowd roars as David Striker takes a few steps and then stop and scans the arena. He then nods a bit as he turns to the ring.

Phillips: “And their opponents…Introducing first from Cameron, North Carolina, he is Bam Bam David Striker!”

“Wild Thing” by X plays as the crowd cheers a bit. A few moments pass before “The Ronin” Chris Dumont walks out from the back. He looks around the arena, taking it all in before looking and nodding at Striker. They face the crowd before they head to the ring. Dumont throws his fist in the air as he does, focusing on the opponents before him.

Phillips: “And his partner, from New Orleans, Louisiana, he is The Ronin, Chris Dumont!”

The crowd cheers a bit as they reach the ring and hop onto the apron. Dumont wipes his feet and enters before heading over to the corner, raising his fist as he does, while Striker stands on the rope, riling the crowd up a bit more.

Sharper: “Here we are ladies and gents. We’ve seen these four men brawling earlier…OH WAIT!”

Just then the cameras show Ludvig and Dakon attack Dumont and Striker from behind. Ludvig clotheslines Dumont over the top rope to the floor, while Dakon grabs Striker’s left leg and pulls him down, causing him to go throat first into the ropes. Striker bounces back and Dakon catches him and hits him with a German suplex.

Knots: “They’re competing under hardcore rules, so anything goes!”

The bell rings as Ludvig rolls back inside, brandishing a steel chair. Striker is shown pushing himself only for Ludvig to slam the chair across his back. Dakon then stomps on Striker’s back, before picking him up from the mat. Ludvig drives the chair into Striker’s abdomen, causing him to double over. Dakon hooks Striker and hits him with another German suplex.

Dakon gets up and stands next to Ludving, only for Dumont to be shown coming off the top rope, taking both down with a flipping neckbreaker. The crowd cheers as Dumont gets to his feet. He grabs Ludvig and hits a snap suplex into the chair. Dakon gets and goes to stomp Dumont, but he blocks it as he gets to his feet. Dumont then pulls Dakon into an exploder suplex.

Sharper: “Well, Ludvig and Dakon hit their opponents with a sneak attack, but Dumont turned the tide.”

Striker is then shown getting to his feet and hitting Ludvig with a missile dropkick, sending Ludvig to the outside. Dumont lifts Dakon up, but Dakon fires away with a European uppercut. Dumont staggers a bit, before Dakon kicks him in the midsection. Dakon hooks him and lifts Dumont up before dropping him down with a powerbomb onto the chair. Dakon then goes for a cover.

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2!

Striker breaks it up. Ludvig is shown rolling into the ring, getting to his feet, and nailing Striker with a punt to the side of the head. Striker rolls away as Ludvig and Dakon pick Dumont up. Ludvig hits a European uppercut then follows up with a knee to the face. Dumont falls to the mat, as Ludvig picks up the chair. Konrad is shown on the outside digging under the ring, before sliding in another chair followed by a table.

Knots: “Looks like the returning Konrad Raab wants his team to pick things up in the violence department.”

Dakon places the table in the corner while Konrad slides another one into the ring. Striker is shown pushing himself up only for Ludvig to drive one of the chairs into Striker’s back once again. He then connects with Striker’s legs before hitting the back a second time.

Dumont is shown using the ropes to get to his feet. Dakon notices this and charges, only for Dumont to land a punch to the abdomen. Ludvig, still holding the chair, charges over as well and swings, but Dumont dunks under, hooking Ludvig and hitting a belly to back suplex. Dumont gets up just as Dakon runs over, going for a clothesline, but Dumont blocks that, spins Dakon around and hooks him, before Dumont hits a release German into the table. Striker then crawls over and goes for a cover of his own.

1!

2!


Ludvig dives over and breaks it up. Dumont deadlifts Ludvig up from the mat and hits a German suplex. Ludvig rolls out of the ring as Striker is shown pulling Dakon up from the mat.

Sharper: “Ludvig manages to break up the pin but gets German suplex for his efforts.”

Knots: “Raab loaded his boys up with weapons, but the team of Dumont and Striker may have made him regret that decision.”

Raab is shown pulling Ludvig up to his feet on the outside and pushing him towards the ring. Ludvig rolls inside as Dumont and Striker hook Dakon. Ludvig chop blocks Dumont as Dakon then hits a few shots to Striker’s ribs. Dakon then tells Ludvig to set the table up. Ludvig unfolds the table, setting it up in the center of the ring. Dakon hooks Striker and lifts him up, only for Dumont to run over and chop block Dakon. Striker then reverses Dakon’s hold into a hurricanrana, while Dumont and Ludvig are shown brawling on the opposite side of the corner.

Sharper: “Dakon looked like he was about to send Striker through the table, but Dumont saved the day just in the nick of time.”

Ludvig hits Dumont with a European uppercut, before Dumont fires back with a European uppercut of his own. Ludvig stumbles into the ropes as Dumont charges and connects with a jumping knee to the face.

Knots: “Dumont sending Ludvig to the outside with what he calls the ‘Tiger Knee.’ Dakon is all alone now.”

Dakon is shown fighting with Striker, getting the upperhand before Striker blocks a punch, spinning Dakon and around and pushing him forward into Dumont, who lifts him up and drives him through the table with a Samoan drop!

Sharper: “Dumont follows that up with the Samoan drop he’s named the ‘Thrill of the Hunt.”

Dumont gets to his feet and grabs a chair, as Striker is shown pulling Dakon up. Dumont stands near the apron with a steel chair, glaring at Konrad and Ginny as they are shown helping Ludvig up. The cameras then show Striker hooking Dakon and driving him down to the mat with a swinging reverse STO. The crowd cheers as Striker then hooks the leg.

Knots: “Striker going for the pin after planting Dakon with the Equivalent Exchange!”

Sharper: “Dumont keeping the rest of the European Fiery Nation at bay, while the ref makes the count.”

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3!

The crowd cheers as the ref calls for the bell. “Man in the Box” blares through the speakers as Dumont is shown helping Striker up with one hand, the other still holding the chair. Dakon is shown rolling out of the ring and being flanked by the rest of the European Fiery Nation.

Phillips: “Here are your winners by result of a pin fall…David Striker and Chris Dumont!!!”

The crowd continues to cheer as Striker and Dumont celebrate in the ring. We get another shot of Dakon and Ludvig looking angry with Konrad and Ginny, before another shot of the winners and then we cut to the back.

 

We hear an argument as Polly Pingotti is talking to Aisling and Colleen. Colleen holds her Television Championship.

 

Polly: “Just…let me-“

 

Colleen: “We know you’ve got a lot. You wanted to win that so bad and-“

 

Polly: “And I fell short. Look, I’m proud of you. Just…you deserve this moment to celebrate. I…”

 

Colleen: “No, this is a we thing-“

 

Aisling: “Yeah, we’re a unit-“

 

Polly: “And I’m the one bringing us down. Just…don’t follow me to the ring. Just…I need this after everything.”

 

Polly then turns and storms off as Aisling goes to follow, but Colleen stops her. She just nods as they watch her head off.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns to the arena as we see Polly Pingotti walking down the rampway. She looks around, clearly upset and disappointed in herself.

 

Sharper: “And there you see Polly Pingotti, no music, but clearly annoyed. Was hoping to be standing here as US Champion. Deanna Frost however successful and again, Polly unable to punch through that obstacle.”

 

Knots: “And she wants to be happy for Colleen, but clearly that just brought to the fore her own shortcomings.”

 

Polly walks over to the ring and walks up the steel steps. She enters the ring and walks across it and over to the corner. She’s handed a microphone. Polly takes it and walks over to the middle of the ring and stops. The crowd looks on, some cheering, some booing. Polly just slowly drops down and sits in the middle of the ring, cross-legged. She then leans forward, cupping the microphone in her hands and leans down.

 

Polly: “I failed…again.”

 

Polly pauses for a moment and looks out.

 

Polly: “I thought I could. I thought I could get it done. I didn’t lose to Deanna here on Breakdown. I felt I could’ve won and I…failed again.”

 

Polly takes a deep breath.

 

Polly: “I just wanted to finally punch through…finally win the SCW United States Championship! Finally hold more SCW gold…and I failed.”

 

Polly continues to look down, now quietly for several seconds.

 

Polly: “I don’t even know what to do or say. From having my life turned upside down for so long, to trying to stop myself from going over the edge, to getting out from Marissa Swanson.”

 

Polly sighs.

 

Polly: “To pushing Alexis Quinne off that scaffold…”

 

Polly shakes her head.

 

Polly: “And I sit here the same place I was. Everything happening to me and NOTHING moving forward. NOTHING.”

 

Polly sighs and looks down.

 

Polly: “I don’t even know what more to say…Deanna Frost…you just are better. Maybe so many are better. Maybe…”

 

Polly sighs and shakes her head, looking down before suddenly “Whoa is Me” by Down with Webster plays. The crowd cheers as a few moments pass before Gavin Taylor walks out from the back and plays to the crowd a bit. He looks around, microphone in his hand. Polly turns and looks at the entrance way, almost with disdain. Gavin then turns to the ring.

 

Gavin: “Polly…whoa…whoa…”

 

The music fades out. Gavin then starts to slowly walk to the ring.

 

Gavin: “You don’t have to go all doom and gloom.”

 

Gavin holds his hand up as some in the crowd buzz.

 

Gavin: “No! So you’ve had a rough patch. I just pissed off Xander Valentine and got my ass kicked for it.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Gavin: “They know. I know too. But unlike last time that happened, I’m not going to run off and have a multiple month come to Jesus meeting, while I question whether or not the All-Star can cut it anymore. Oh no.”

 

Gavin Taylor walks over to the ring and grabs the ropes and pulls himself up. Polly remains seated in the ring.

 

Polly: “Just go away.”

 

Gavin: “No, see, I’m good here. Have a problem and everything. Here, we can get you Ava St. Claire on the phone. She can come up with a plan and you’ll be back up in no time. And plus, you may even get in a Dependables movie. They may need a replacement for reasons, but that’s that…look, I’m the one getting the position around here of coming close and not getting it done. So Polly, take it from me, you can rebound and there will be another day.”

 

Polly: “Are you selling some sort of self-help crap?”

Gavin looks around.

 

Gavin: “Please, that’s the Gavin of old. Trying to be the optimist. I’d even give you the chance to follow me and all that. No, I’m just out here because I’m a nice guy. And trust me, it’s not because you’re out here depressing everyone. I get it. It stings. Trust me.”

 

Gavin walks over to Polly and stands over her.

 

Gavin: “But you want to mope, I’m pretty sure the people in Pittsburgh here don’t really care. They care about people who step up and do something. Who actually fight? You want to give up. Go…Risk throwing it all away. Your friends and all that. Wrestling’s not for everyone and-“

 

The dimmed lights cast an atmosphere of anticipation as the arena falls into darkness, the only illumination coming from the pulsating strobe lights. The crowd's murmurs fade into a hush as the opening chords of "Warrior" by Imagine Dragons reverberate through the speakers, electrifying the air with anticipation. A few moments pass before the name “Chris Lawler” appears on the screen. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Wait! What? What?”

 

Knots: “Where the hell…Chris Lawler?”

 

Chris Lawler then walks out from the back and looks out at the ring. The crowd cheers some more as Chris Lawler walks down the rampway to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Chris Lawler returning to SCW after years away! And coming to the ring!”

 

Chris Lawler reaches the ringside area as Polly slowly gets up and Gavin turns to Chris Lawler before turning back to Polly. Chris Lawler pulls himself onto the apron and then steps into the ring. He steps forward. He looks at Gavin and then Polly before walking over to the corner. He asks for a microphone. Phillips hands him one and Lawler reaches out and shakes his hand briefly before turning back. Lawler looks at Polly as Polly shakes her head, pacing a bit and then turns to Gavin.

 

Lawler: “Gavin…Gavin Taylor?”

 

Taylor smirks and extends his arm.

 

Taylor: “The artist sometimes known as the All Star?”

 

Taylor extends his hand as the crowd cheers. Lawler shakes it.

 

Lawler: “Nice to meet you. I realize the irony about what I’m going to say…but how about you just leave her alone?”

 

Gavin: “I’m just giving some help. Being a good soul.”

 

Lawler: “And she doesn’t want it. And it’s funny coming back after so much time away…and SCW…how are you of you doing?”

 

The crowd cheers. Chris Lawler smirks.

 

Lawler: “Been a while.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit.

 

Lawler: “But sometimes things seem the same. People acting like they know better. People biting off more than they can chew. And people realizing something needs to change. Well, I’m not here for that. Just out here because I was signing my new contract…”

 

The crowd roars. Polly looks down, shaking her head.

 

Lawler: “And I happened to see this and I can’t. Look…Gavin, I don’t know you, but I get you were a big deal and Polly, sorry that you’re struggling, but let her have her moment. She wants to make this public and-“

 

Polly: “You know what…I’m right here and I think I know how I’m going to deal with it.”

 

Lawler and Taylor turn only for Polly to kick Lawler right between the legs. Lawler grimaces and falls to a knee.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Below the belt. Polly with a cheap shot.”

 

Knots: “He was just trying to help!”

 

Gavin checks on Lawler as Polly then throws the microphone at him. Polly turns and exits the ring and drops down to the floor. She then shakes her head. Polly then starts to head to the back. Gavin looks at Lawler as Lawler winces, holding himself and leaning back.

 

Sharper: “Not the return Lawler wanted. Polly Pingotti at least has a smile.”

 

Knots: “Well she got something out of that. But Polly continues to be the hardest person in SCW to read!”

 

Polly scoffs a bit and heads to the back as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as Polly walks backstage. Aisling runs over to her.

 

Aisling: “You okay?”

 

Polly: “Yeah…condescending pricks.”

 

Colleen heads over to Polly.

 

Colleen: “You-“

 

Polly: “Yeah…feel better now. Gavin always thinking he’s better than anyone. And Chris Lawler coming from nowhere…probably figured he could angle on a title shot. People always looking for the weak angle. Not going to be through me.”

 

Colleen: “Didn’t think you’d let it. But before-”

 

Polly: “Needed to get it out. Let’s just go. We need to celebrate your title win.”

 

Colleen, Aisling and Polly head off.

 

The scene changes to show Chris Lawler winces a bit backstage as he walks forward. Destiny Page heads over to him.

 

Page: “Chris? Chris Lawler?”

 

Lawler: “You must be another new person.”

 

Page: “Destiny Page. The newest backstage interviewer.”

 

Lawler: “Great to meet you. I wish it was under a different circumstance.”

 

Page: “Well, obviously that didn’t go as planned.”

 

Lawler: “Just the reintroduction I needed. Some people are quick to judge.”

 

Page: “They seem to be. Fortunately, I’ve been welcomed quite a bit. Did Gavin-“

 

Lawler: “Went his own way. Guess didn’t care for me getting involved, like Polly. Oh well, that’s my reintroduction. Welcome back to SCW, huh. Well, I’ll have to reintroduce some people to what I can do.”

 

Lawler walks past Destiny Page as the scene cuts away.

 

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound akin to a heartbeat plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer. The heartbeat gets faster before “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. After a few moments Syren comes through the curtain accompanied by Lexy Chapel. Syren pauses on the stage, looking out at the fans cheering, as Lexy waves her arms, trying to get them to cheer even louder for her client.

 

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

DARK FANTASY

 

Syren walks down the ramp. She jumps up onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckles on the outside and waving her hands to get the fans fired up. As the camera gets closer to her, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans. The camera switches to Lexy who yells about her client and the ‘Lexy Nation’ appreciating them.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, introducing, being accompanied by Lexy Chapel and representing LexyCorp International, hailing from Los Angeles, California, this is SYREN!”

 

Syren smiles before leaping over the top rope, dropping to her knees in the ring, posing with both her arms outstretched, palms facing up. Lexy rolls into the ring and stands over her, pointing down at her client. She offers both her hands to Syren, pulling her up. Syren takes off her ring jacket and hands that to Lexy. She climbs up on the middle rope, posing for a moment and then jumping back down and standing in her corner with Lexy as her music fades out.

 

Sharper: “Syren back out here. Looks like Lexy will get at least one match booked through Alex Desoubrais.”

 

Knots: “But we won’t see the illustrious, infamous Crow Swift in action!”

 

Sharper: “No, Jon…we won’t. Lexy won’t be able to immediately pad two wins to Syren’s record.”

 

As the arena lights dim, a hushed anticipation falls over the crowd. The haunting notes of Metallica's "Turn the Page" resonate through the speakers, setting the stage for the arrival of Sean Michael Prime. Slowly emerging from the shadows. Sean stands at the top of the ramp with a determined gaze. He walks with purpose down the entrance ramp, his worn silhouette illuminated by a lone spotlight.

Phillips: “Her opponent, making his way to the ring, from Salem, Massachusetts, Sean Michael Prime!”

With every step, SMP absorbs the energy of the arena, his long hair flowing in rhythm with the haunting melody. As the chorus kicks in, the crowd begins to stir, caught between the raw emotion of the song and the enigmatic presence of Sean as he slowly approaches the ring. Sean climbs into the ring, casting a stoic gaze across the audience. The metallic strains of "Turn the Page" amplify the intensity of the moment. Sean starts pacing around the ring awaiting for the start of the match

 

Sean Michael Prime vs. Syren

 

Sharper: “And looks like SMP is going to get his match and a big opportunity. A win over Syren gets you noticed.”

 

Knots: “Imagine if that’s his first win since returning. You beat a Hall of Famer!”

 

The bell sounds as Lexy Chapel turns away from the ring a bit as Syren and SMP step up.

 

Chapel: “DON’T SHANK HER!”

 

Chapel yells out before covering her eyes. Syren turns back to Chapel, almost embarrassed only for Prime to kick her in the ribs. SMP then forearms her in the jaw and spins her around into the corner. SMP shoulders her in the ribs once and then again and again before getting back and whipping her across the ring. Syren hits the opposite corner. Prime runs after and Syren gets a boot up. SMP staggers back and Syren runs out and SMP drops down and rolls her up with a school boy.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out. Both get up and SMP scoops up Syren and slams her down. He goes for an elbow drop, but Syren moves out of the way. She gets up as SMP does too and SMP goes to grabs Syren, but Syren kicks her in the ribs. She then chops him. The crowd woos. She chops him again. More woos before Syren forearms him in the jaw.

 

Sharper: “Chapel distracted Syren more than Prime to start, but Prime now finding out how resilient Syren is. Didn’t stop fighting.”

 

Knots: “And now she’s got the early advantage.”

 

Syren hits him another time. She goes to whip him across. SMP spins through and sends her in. She bounces off and SMP hits a back elbow. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out. Both get up and SMP kicks her in the ribs and hits a snap suplex. He goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out again. Syren rolls over and moves to the ropes. Prime walks over and grabs her and pulls her back, but Syren turns and counters with a jawbreaker. SMP staggers back and Syren jumps up and hits a dropkick. Prime falls through the ropes and to the floor. He starts to get up on the floor. (1) Syren then runs over and dives through the ropes with a suicide dive. SMP collides with the barricade and goes to the floor. Syren rolls over. (1)

 

Sharper: “Syren through the ropes. Diving through and right into SMP.”

 

Knots: “SMP like an EMP and he just dropped. The damage to the back.”

 

Sharper: “What are you talking about?”

 

Knots: “I listened to Lexy earlier. I’m sorry!”

 

Syren slowly gets up as SMP winces and rolls over. (2) Lexy Chapel starts to move the steel steps away, struggling, as Syren turns to her.

 

Chapel: “Keeping weapons away from him. He may try something!”

 

Syren shakes her head and grabs SMP and drags him up. (3) She then rolls him into the ring. SMP rolls over with his head over the apron. Syren pulls herself up and looks down at him before jumping up and hitting the Blonde Satisfaction to the head of SMP. SMP rolls back into the ring and holds his face. Syren rolls in. SMP rolls over and stirs and Syren runs at him and hits a swinging neckbreaker. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

SMP kicks out. He turns and rolls over. Syren grabs him and clubs him in the back once and then again and again. Syren then runs him over to the corner, but SMP blocks it. He elbows Syren in the ribs and then again before grabbing her and driving her face first into the top turnbuckle. She stumbles back and SMP scoops her up and hits a sitout scoop slam. He presses down for the pin.

 

Sharper: “SMP counters. A variation of a Michinoku Driver!”

 

Knots: “And Syren, we talked about neck issues at Retribution!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out. SMP rolls off. He turns and gets up. Syren rolls over and stirs and SMP then walks over and grabs her from behind and hits a back suplex. He rolls through and then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running jumping elbow drop. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren gets her shoulder up. She turns as SMP drags himself up and pulls up Syren. He goes for an implant DDT, but Syren spins out and then jumps up and hits the Golden Blonde. SMP rolls over, holding his ribs in pain. He slowly gets up and Syren runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting the Face Lift. Syren goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

SMP just gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers a bit. Syren rolls off as SMP rolls over. A “Syren!” chant begins before being matched by a faint, but growing “SMP!” chant.

 

Sharper: “Syren nearly had SMP and this crowd in Pittsburgh, cheering both on.”

 

Knots: “Lexy is trying to make Syren chants louder!”

 

Sharper: “But SMP fighting. Fighting for what would be the biggest win of his career.”

 

Knots: “Well it would be his first!”

 

SMP rolls over as Syren turns. Chapel keeps trying to get the chants going, smacking the apron. Syren gets up and turns. SMP gets up and Syren jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a leg lariat. SMP falls back. Syren turns and exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. She looks over at SMP and then dives off with a frog splash, but SMP gets his knees up. The crowd ohs. SMP rolls her over into a small package.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren just kicks out. The crowd ohs. Both get up and SMP swings with a clothesline. Syren jumps up and counters with a crucifix into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

SMP kicks out. Both get up and Syren goes for a discus clothesline, but SMP ducks and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and Syren turns into the Prime Example. The crowd erupts.

 

Sharper: “Prime Example. SMP just dropped Syren!”

 

Knots: “Holy crap! She walked right into it!”

 

Sharper: “And SMP covering Syren!”

 

SMP hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren shoots her shoulder up. The crowd ohs as SMP rolls off and looks around. Syren rolls over and SMP walks over and grabs her and pulls her up by the arm before pulling her up right onto his shoulders. He turns and then hits a Fatal Dose. Prime rolls through and looks at Syren before turning to the corner. He then smiles as he exits to the apron. He then starts to climb up to the top rope.

 

Sharper: “Prime drives Syren into the mat. Now to the top rope? That’s not his usual M.O.”

 

Knots: “May be hoping to take out Syren.”

 

Sharper: “Syren stirring. SMP on the top rope. He’s waiting. He’s waiting for Syren to get up. Chapel is pacing!”

 

SMP gets to the top rope and looks down as Syren slowly starts to get up, holding her back and neck before looking up and SMP dives off, trying for something, but Syren hits a superkick. The crowd ohs. Chapel shoots her arms up.

 

Knots: “Superkicks continues to solve everything!”

 

Prime falls to his knees and then half out of it before Syren jumps up and hits the Total Makeover. The crowd ohs. She rolls Prime over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds. The crowd roars. Syren rolls off and sits next to Prime, wincing a bit. Lexy Chapel jumps up, celebrating.

 

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

 

Sharper: “Syren at the end, that immediate decision-making. That’s experience, that’s skill, that’s confidence.”

 

Knots: “Prime thought he had her and he deviated. He’s a fighter, a brawler, I don’t think you come from the top rope too often from prison.”

 

Sharper: “And it caught him and Syren, if SCW recognizes the first match, now back to two matches in.”

 

Syren gets up and Lexy Chapel enters before grabbing Syren’s arm, pulling her away from Prime, while looking back behind her and then raising Syren’s arm in victory. Syren just looks at Chapel as Prime winces in pain. Chapel continues to hold Syren’s arm up over her head as the scene cuts away.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see the Breakdown logo come up on the screen. A still for Simon Lyman vs. Selena Frost comes up on the screen.

 

Sharper: “Folks, it’s main event time and I’m not sure what to expect here. Selena Frost faces Simon Lyman in non-title action, next!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Selena Frost vs. Simon Lyman

 

“Jesus He Knows Me” by Ghost plays throughout the arena. The crowd boos as the lights flash around the stage. A few moments pass before Simon Lyman walks out from the back in his wrestling robe. He looks around and poses to the crowd as pyro shoots from both sides of the stage, which only draws further boos. Lyman glances at the ring before nodding and starts to head to the ring.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is your main event, scheduled for onefall with tv time remaining. First, introducing, from Columbus, Ohio, he is Simon Lyman!”

Lyman walks down to the ring and goes to the steel steps. He walks up them and onto the apron. He looks around and nods before stepping into the ring. He steps forward and extends his arms again. The crowd boos. Lyman looks around, seemingly annoyed by this response. Simon then undoes the strap of the robe before sliding the robe down and turning and spinning it around. He looks out at the crowd before placing the robe over the top rope to the floor. He then stretches out against the ropes.

 

Sharper: “We already heard from Simon Lyman earlier and his transparent attempt to be named the Adrenaline Champion while Bree Lancaster is away.”

 

Knots: “Hey, gotta love him for trying!”

 

Sharper: “Do I?”

 

Knots: “Yeah. Or don’t. I’m not your dad. And neither is Simon. Or Bree….or Selena!”

 

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

"Thank You for Hating Me!" by Citizen Soldier plays throughout the arena, the SCW Universe deafening the song with their boos. The lights shift to dark purple and blue, filling the arena as snow is seen “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back, walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe with a smirk. The SCW World Championship sits over her shoulder.

 

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Nome, Alaska by way of New York City, New York, she is the SCW World Champion, the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she turns to her side and lifts her front hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward. With a lift of her front foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground, causing a crack like ice to form and sprint down the ramp and towards the ring!

Lowering her arm, the Blue-Eyed Devil walks down the ramp, her steps leaving footprints in the “snow” under her feet. Reaching the ring, Selena goes up the steps and under the ropes to enter it. Once inside and in the center of the ring, she stands still, confident and powerful, as the lights form to make a massive blue and black snowflake under her and the purple and blue lights. Raising the title back up, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a wicked smirk graces her lips. With a slam of her foot, Selena causes the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out purple streaks of light from the turnbuckle the lights return to normal. She then hands off the SCW World Championship.

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost basically saying this is like clearing the deck. Simon, Asher, Kandis, they were the championship scene while she was away.”

 

Knots: “No respect for Konrad.”

 

Sharper: “Not surprised.”

 

Knots: “That’s why I’m putting respect on his name. I don’t want to be killed.”

 

Sharper: “While The One, Kirsten Scott, will be watching, but can’t really attack her. She’ll lose her title match. We now know that clause too.”

 

Selena looks at Simon as the crowd looks on. Boos resound as the bell sounds. Selena looks at Demitra as he backs up. Frost and Lyman circle the ring before locking up and Selena drops down and around Lyman and into a side headlock. Lyman pulls her back into the ropes and fires her off. Selena bounces off and Lyman shoulders her down. The crowd roars. Lyman runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Selena drops down in front of him and takes him down with a leg trips. Selena then gets up and grabs the arm of Lyman and spins through with a La Magistral cradle.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyman kicks out. Both get up and Selena wrenches the arm of Lyman. Lyman winces and Selena jerks on the arm. Lyman winces as Selena pushes up on the arm. Lyman moves to the ropes and grabs the ropes.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Frost lets go and backs up. Lyman looks at her, shaking out his arm.

 

Sharper: “And Lyman moving to the ropes to break the arm wrench.”

 

Knots: “More just had leverage and here we go, a reset.”

 

Lyman steps up and Selena looks at him. Lyman then lunges again and Selena drops down around him and then grabs the arm again. She wrenches it and Lyman winces. She wrenches it again. Lyman then reaches up and pushes her into the ropes and fires her off. Selena bounces off and Lyman goes for a back elbow. Selena ducks and bounces off the other side and Lyman hits a dropkick. The crowd ohs. Lyman goes for a lateral press.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Lyman kicks her in the ribs and hits a hard right. He then whips her into the corner. Lyman runs after. Selena jumps up and floats over. Lyman stops at the corner. Selena runs at him and Lyman gets an elbow up and then runs out and clotheslines her down. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Pace quickening here and two count after the clothesline.”

 

Knots: “Lyman knows what beating the champion does. Add the bragging rights. Maybe more people to be saved!”

 

Lyman turns and grabs Selena and forearms her in the jaw. He then hits a hard right. Selena falls to the ropes. Lyman whips her across the ring and she bounces off. Lyman goes to lift her up for a back drop, but Selena spins through and kicks the back of the leg of Lyman before stepping forward and hitting a snapmare. She then hits a dropkicks to the back of Lyman’s head. She geos for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyman kicks out. He rolls over and moves to the corner. Selena follows up and kicks him in the ribs before nailing him with a hard right and then another and another before turning to shoot kicks. She hits a couple as the official counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Selena stops and walks around the ring. Lyman steps out and Selena runs over and jumps up onto his shoulders and then rolls through for a victory roll.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyman kicks out. Both get up and Selena hits a jumping enziguri kick. Lyman flips forward and to his back. The crowd ohs. Selena gets up and hits an elbow drop and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyman kicks out. Both get up and Selena hits a dropkick to Lyman, knocking him back to the apron.

 

Sharper: “Selena with the dropkick and the World Champion doing what she does. She’s sound. She’s experienced. She doesn’t do half measures.”

 

Knots: “And she’s sending a message to everyone. You want to beat me? Good luck.”

 

Sharper: “That seems to be the case.”

 

Selena turns and runs at Lyman and Lyman shoulders her in the ribs. Selena staggers back. Lyman grabs the top rope and flips over. He lands in the middle of the ring and Selena turns around only for Lyman to hit a Change in Attitude. The crowd ohs. Lyman rolls through, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena pushes him off and rolls over. She moves to the ropes. She then uses them to get up and steps up as Lyman kicks her in the ribs, hooking her head and hoisting her up before hitting a jackhammer. He hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Selena gets her shoulder up. Lyman rolls off and looks around. He then grabs her and hoists her up for a powerbomb. Selena however nails him with a hard right and then another and counters with a DDT. The crowd ohs as Lyman rolls over. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Lyman getting ahead of himself. Selena countering the powerbomb with the samurai driver.”

 

Knots: “And Lyman quickly has a headache.”

 

Sharper: “And Selena looking to make it hurt more.”

 

Simon winces and rolls over as Selena remains down on the mat for a few moments before then nipping up. She then looks around as the crowd boos. Selena winces a bit and then sees Simon getting up in the corner. Selena runs after and hits a running dropkick. The crowd ohs. Lyman falls forward and down to the mat. Selena then turns and hits a jackknife pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyman kicks out in time. Selena rolls over and starts to get up as Lyman turns. Selena then grabs him and hits a snap suplex. Selena turns and moves to the corner. She then climbs up to the top rope. She looks around and then looks back and hits a moonsault. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lyman gets his shoulder up. Selena then rolls off and looks around as Lyman stirs.

 

Sharper: “Lyman fighting at this point. You can see glimmers of their old selves.”

 

Knots: “You want to cheer for them until you realize they’ve both just…I don’t know!”

 

Sharper: “Lyman getting up. Selena sizing up the Sensational One.”

 

Lyman staggers up and Selena then jumps up and goes for the Devil’s Gate. The crowd boos as Lyman however blocks it. He keeps fighting it as Selena keeps trying to synch it in. Lyman then lowers his knees and manages to lift Selena up. The crowd roars before Lyman runs forward and hits a buckle bomb. Selena stumbles out and Lyman then grabs her and whips her across the ring. She bounces off and Lyman scoops her up and steps forward and then hits a fallaway slam. Lyman looks around as Frost winces in pain. She moves to the ropes, using them to get up.

 

Sharper: “Lyman throwing her across. Fallaway slam but Selena getting back to her feet.”

 

Knots: “Lyman now sizing her up!”

 

Frost turns to Lyman and Lyman goes for the Leading the Revolution. Selena ducks and spins around and then kicks Lyman in the ribs. Selena then grabs him by the head and runs up the corner and hits a tornado DDT. Selena rolls over and moves to the ropes. She leans back against them looking out. We then see The One Kirsten Scott walking out from the back. Selena steps forward and turns, hearing the crowd and then turns to the crowd. Scott heads to the ring, picking up speed. Selena backs up, motioning for her to attack her.

 

Sharper: “Scott heading to the ring. You can’t attack her, Kirsten!”

 

Knots: “Selena’s trying to goad her!”

 

Scott heads closer and closer to the ring and then runs over to the ring and hops onto the apron. The crowd erupts in cheers as Scott tries to get in before we see a woman in a hoodie hop the barricade and then roll into the ring. She then gets up and runs at Selena before tackling her down. The crowd erupts as Demitra turns and the bell sounds. The woman nails Selena with repeated right hands to the back as Scott watches and smirks. The crowd cheers loudly as the woman keeps attacking Selena over and over again. Simon Lyman then gets up and grabs her and pulls her off before the woman hits a spin kick to the ribs. Simon falls through the ropes to the floor. The crowd ohs. The woman turns, allowing the camera to get a clear view of it being Kandis.

 

Sharper: “Kandis! It’s Kandis! She’s getting her shots in on Selena!”

 

Knots: “Scott is loving every minute. But Kandis…she’s suspended!”

 

Kandis then turns back to Selena who kicks at her and rolls out of the ring as officials and security from the crowd, now realizing it is Kandis, enter the ring. Kandis gets up, but is tackled down. She looks out at Selena as Selena backs away from the ring, clearly upset. Scott smirks at her as Frost looks at her before turning back. Kandis looks over, smiling as security arrests her in the ring, handcuffing her arms behind her back. The crowd cheers as the scene fades to black…