“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:

 

LAST WEEK:

We open up to see Selena Frost walking to the ring last Breakdown, holding the SCW World Championship. We then cut to her in the ring.

 

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… Even I left the ring, and gave Kandis her moment, undeserved or not!”

 

We cut to show Selena leaving the ring at Rise to Greatness XX as Kandis celebrated. We then cut to Retribution where we see Kandis being held back by Aaron Demitra before attacking CHBK and official at ringside.

 

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…”

 

We then cut to see “The One” Kirsten Scott coming to the ring. We cut to the two in the ring.

 

Scott: “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.

 

Scott: “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.”

 

We cut to later in the show where we see CHBK standing with Jessica Winters.

 

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.”

 

The crowd boos before we cut to later in the night where we see Simon Lyman and Selena Frost in the ring, competing. Selena leans back against the ropes looking out, Simon Lyman down in the ring. We then see The One Kirsten Scott walking out from the back. Selena tells her to come to the ring.

 

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.

 

The scene then opens up in the office of SCW COO Alex “The Canadian Heartbreak Kid” Desoubrais. Desoubrais looks right at the camera.

 

CHBK: “Last week, Breakdown closed with Kandis coming through the crowd, attacking the SCW World Champion, Selena Frost. While she was arrested and removed from site, the fact is that the attack took place.”

 

He pauses for a moment.

 

CHBK: “As a result of this attack, I have extended her suspension, without pay, for another thirty days.”

 

The crowd boos loudly.

 

CHBK: “The fact is that Kandis’s actions are something we cannot allow, nor condone. Additionally, we will be adding another clear addition to the terms of her suspension. Should she show up at another SCW arena or show while her suspension is ongoing, we will terminate her contract with cause.”

 

CHBK pauses again.

 

CHBK: “Now, please enjoy Breakdown.”

 

The crowd boos as the scene cuts away.

 

“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 Simon Lyman posing with his arms out.

 

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 the European Fiery Nation 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 Cassie Wolfe hitting a Shooting Star Press off the stage onto Lues. 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 Deanna Frost, Kandis, Xander Valentine, 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 Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. 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 on the West Coast for Breakdown. And we open up tonight with a bombshell!”

 

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

 

Sharper: “Adam Sharper here at ringside, alongside Jonathan Knots, and we open up tonight finding out that Kandis has been suspended for another thirty days and if she does what she did last week again, while that suspension is being enforced, she’s gone.”

 

Knots: “So if she wants Selena Frost again down the line, she needs to wait. She has to wait. And I don’t know if that’s going to do much to help with the claim swirling around the control Selena Frost has in SCW and-“

 

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, just heading to the ring. 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 ring.

 

Sharper: “And Selena Frost walking to the ring with purpose!”

 

Knots: “Is she not happy with that?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. Doesn’t seem like she’s happy with much unless it’s exactly what she has in mind. I can understand the frustration, but…I don’t know who she is anymore.”

 

Knots: “She’s the World Champion, Sharper. And she’s acting like one that knows exactly what type of champion she is.”

 

Selena Frost walks down to the ring. 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 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. Selena Frost 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 doesn’t even wait for the boos to stop.

 

Selena: “We don’t need to even say anymore. But the fact that Kandis is still employed by this company after that shows how deeply problematic the decision-making of some people here is. You are lucky I elected to come here to Seattle.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Selena: “Why are we happy with someone who has to attack from behind, sneak through the crowd, and prove they are not as good as they claim. You cheer that? Then you have no knowledge of true talent.”

 

The crowd boos some more.

 

Selena: “But I encourage Kandis to try it again. Do it next week, the week after…I don’t care. Just do it so you can get fired and we don’t have to deal with you anymore.”

 

Frost walks around the ring.

 

Selena: “My concern this week though is that I don’t think this was done alone.”

 

Frost shakes her head.

 

Selena: “See…that was just too perfectly timed and I am sorry, but I am done fighting fights I don’t need to. There is nothing to come from it because it’s clear that too many half-assed wrestlers here would rather take shortcuts than get it done in the ring. Simon couldn’t. Kandis couldn’t. Asher couldn’t. And it seems like Kirsten Scott when she realized she couldn’t take the easy way herself, well…”

 

Frost shakes her head.

 

Selena: “So this is what is going to happen and before you all get on my case, it’s not my fault that SCW has people in marketing who are incompetent. Who promised you all something they could not deliver. I am merely protecting myself and my family. And the fact is that I am not going to replay the fights where I had to walk into matches, with a shattered ankle, or with injured ribs, or people coming after my family, all because they couldn’t dream of facing me one on one. What this title, what this sport, should be about. So I just contractually mandated it while I hold this title. You have a problem with it…take it from me. But the person who will be taking it from me won’t be The One Kirsten Scott.”

 

Selena Frost looks at the camera.

 

Selena: “I am demanding her title shot be suspended until a full investigation…you know, like the one you submitted Aaron Demitra and the SCW officials through and found nothing…removing his biggest moment…here, I firmly believe Scott helped set up Kandis’s attack. And I-“

 

Before Selena can even complete her thought…

 

AUS!

Spotlights begin to swirl around the arena as “Sonne” by Rammstein continues, and "The One" Kirsten Scott walks out from backstage. She storms to the ring. Selena then backs up, bringing the microphone down.

 

Selena: “This is going to end fast!”

 

Frost turns and starts to move out the back of the ring before Scott reaches the ringside area and we see officials running out from the back before a couple of security guards come to ringside and stop her. Scott looks at the ring, stopped by security as Selena Frost stands at the far end of the ring, looking at her.

 

Selena: “At least one of my requests was heard.”

 

Selena Frost shakes her head.

 

Selena: “This is not hard. You come to the ring. You compete. You do so with honour. I realize that last part is hard for many, as fighting at a high level is hard, but to do it with Kandis…”

 

Frost shakes her head.

 

Scott: “Like I would do anything with her. Though I loved watching it!”

 

Scott yells at the ring, the camera nearby catching it.

 

Selena: “Maybe I’m wrong. But SCW nonetheless should care enough to look into it because otherwise, I’ll force their hand. Just like I did to get them back in this ring…Not to win the title; oh no. That came from my hard work and talent. But I am done fighting against the tide for what I know is right. So…CHBK….this is an easy decision-“

 

Deanna Frost then walks out from the back. The SCW United States Championship is around her waist. A microphone is in her hand. Selena stops as she sees her wife walking out from the back. Deanna looks down from the stage and looks at Scott who glances back seeing her, glaring in the process. Deanna then turns and looks at her wife.

 

Selena: “Deanna…you don’t need to be involved in this. Focus on your title-“

 

Deanna: “Except, Selena, this is something I am particularly more knowledgeable about than you.”

 

The crowd roars as Deanna looks at the ring.

 

Deanna: “You know the history Scott and I have had. She used her Trios Tournament shot to try and halt my career. We don’t get along. Not in the slightest. Even now, Scott is debating running up that ramp and taking a shot at me since she can’t at you, Selena. And I don’t even know what to say about that.”

 

Deanna sighs.

 

Selena: “You know as well as anyone-“

 

Deanna: “I know. I know the fights you’ve been through. I know the fights that never seem to end. I know it all. I know that because I’m still fighting them! I…I am still fighting them.”

 

Deanna pauses.

 

Deanna: “But to hear you now try to take her title shot…a title shot she earned, in a legitimate match, one week before she then fought me, STRAIGHT UP, in a match that I knew how much it could destroy me…I may not like her, Selena, but I respect her.”

 

The crowd buzzes as Scott looks at Deanna and then back to Selena.

 

Deanna: “And one thing I learned is that Scott doesn’t do friends. Doesn’t do blindsides. She does it while she’s looking right at you. And she does it by her own hands.”

 

Deanna looks at her leg.

 

Deanna: “I have a pin in my arm that is proof of that. Proof you saw FIRST HAND Selena.”

 

Selena: “People change Deanna…”

 

Deanna looks at Selena as Selena glares at her.

 

Deanna: “Don’t I know that.”

 

Deanna looks at Selena as the crowd ohs.

 

Deanna: “And you should trust me here, Selena.”

 

Deanna brings the microphone down and looks at Scott. Scott looks back at her, both just sizing the other up. Deanna then turns and sighs, clearly showing her disappointment as she heads to the back. Selena Frost watches Deanna leave as Scott backs up.

 

Selena: “Just hold her back…”

 

Selena turns and steps through the ropes. She drops to the floor. The crowd looks on as Selena walks around the ring. They move Scott over as Scott looks at Selena, glaring at her. Selena walks past her.

 

Scott: “I can’t wait for Taking the Leap, Selena.”

 

Selena just glares at her she then turns and heads up the rampway. Scott is let go, but still blocked from going after Selena, just to be sure.

 

Sharper: “Selena walking past Kirsten Scott. Deanna Frost helping Scott?”

 

Knots: “We wondered about Selena and Deanna’s relationship after some of the frostiness…but that was another level.”

 

Sharper: “Almost entirely separated in their goals here in SCW and Deanna going to bat for Kirsten Scott as Selena Frost clearly unhappy about last week.”

 

Knots: “She didn’t drop her request.”

 

Sharper: “Something we will follow here tonight…”

 

The scene cuts to ringside where Sharper and Knots are at the announce position.

 

Sharper: “Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots here at ringside. We have plenty to come tonight. The One Kirsten Scott out here now, but also will be in action later tonight against Kelsai Adamson.”

 

Knots: “But also we’ll see Glory Braddock return to the ring for the first time since losing the World Tag Team Championship. She has been vocal on wanting a proper rematch for the tag titles. Some controversy there. But she’ll be facing Gavin Taylor later tonight.”

 

Sharper: “We will also see Xander Valentine compete against Konrad Raab in his first match since Body, Heart, and Soul. Will the Enigma make an appearance? Will David Striker have a response to Kimberly Williams’s challenger last week? And then, on top of all of that, Chris Lawler returns to the ring here tonight. All this and much more. Breakdown returns after this!”

 

The scene cuts backstage as we see Selena Frost walking down one of the hallways. She then takes a few steps and stops, looking down. She remains almost frozen for a moment before then stepping forward, recomposing herself. She then walks forward.

 

Sharper: “Wait a moment…Selena Frost walking backstage.”

 

Knots: “Is she following Deanna?”

 

Selena takes a few more steps before walking over to one room and opening the door, not even knocking. She then steps in and the camera whips around to show her entering into CHBK’s office.

 

Selena: “Ignore my request. I’ll deal with Scott in the ring.”

 

Selena backs up and turns and heads off, seemingly bothered by something. CHBK looks up as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Polly Pingotti vs. Sean Michael Prime

 

Phillips: The following contest is scheduled for one fall…

 

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot but then there is complete silence, nothing on the SCW titantron appearing.  It is 10 seconds before the beginning of "Prisoner" by Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa begins to play. Polly emerges from the back. The crowd gives off a mixed reaction as Polly looks around the arena and nods. She takes a deep breath as she heads to the ring.

 

Phillips: Introducing first, from Panguitch, Utah… Polly Pingotti!”

 

Polly reaches the ring, walking up the steel steps before stepping through the ropes. She walks around the ring as the mixed reaction continues before she turns her focus to the stage, looking determined and ready for battle.

 

Phillips: And 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

 

Sharper: “Sean Michael Prime was that close to defeating Syren last week. Polly is going to look to hope that SMP won’t put it all together tonight.”

 

Knots: “While maybe looking over her shoulder for Gavin Taylor or Chris Lawler!”

 

SMP starts quick with jabs and chops, backing Polly against the ropes.  He whips her across and then connects with a Luo Thesz Press into punches.  Polly manages to push him off.  She scrambles up to her feet only to get caught with a roundhouse kick.  He pulls her back to her feet and delivers a snap suplex.  He floats over into a cover…

 

1…Kickout!

 

SMP pulls Polly back to her feet.  He whips her into the ropes.  He lowers his head a bit too early and Polly makes him pay with a kick to his face followed up by a side effect.  SMP staggers back up to his feet but Polly delivers a headscissors take over.  SMP is sent rolling to the outside.

 

Sharper: “SMP sent to the floor as Polly using her agility. Nice headscissors.”

 

Knots: “And Polly, I don’t think she’s just going to sit back and watch!”

 

Polly with a backflip over the top and to the outside, taking down SMP.  Polly pulls him back to his feet and rolls him back into the ring.  Polly rolls back into the ring and then takes him down with another side effect.  Polly climbs up to the top and leaps off, connecting with a frog splash.  She hooks a leg…

 

1…

 

2…Kickout!

 

Sharper: “And only two after frog splash. Big moves early in this one.”

 

Knots: “SMP may not even get out of the blocks.”

 

Polly waits as Prime tries to get back up.  Polly goes for Head Turner but SMP avoids it.  SMP then boots her in the gut and drops her with an implant ddt.  SMP applies a heel hook.  Polly fights in the hold, refusing to quit.  After about ten seconds she reaches the ropes to force a break.

 

Sharper: “Polly breaking the hold.”

 

Knots: “SMP trying to use his prison background. Go for the legs. Anything. Everything’s a fight.”

 

SMP with a snap German suplex and then a saito suplex.  SMP pulls Polly back up and goes for a snap suplex but Polly floats over, spins him around, and delivers a short arm clothesline to bring him down.  Polly pulls herself back to her feet just about the same time SMP gets to his feet.  She delivers a chick kick, flooring him!  She covers, hooking the leg…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO!

 

Polly goes for the Head Turner again but this time SMP counters with a roll up…

 

1…

 

…2NO!

 

They both pop up and SMP catches her with a lariat, turning her inside out.  SMP sets Polly up for a ddt but she counters by picking the legs.  She then drops a double stomp to his gut.  SMP rolls over and tries to push himself up but Polly drops him with the Head Turner!

 

Sharper: “And the Headturner!”

 

Knots: “SMP had nowhere to go there.”

 

Polly goes back up to the top turnbuckle.  SMP tries to negotiate his way back up to his feet. Polly off the top with a missile dropkick!  Polly again goes up top.  Polly leaps off with About To Fall and connects and immediately follows up with Polly Pop!  She then hooks both legs for a cover…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3!

 

Phillips:” Here is your winner, via pinfall, Polly Pingotti!”

 

Pingotti rolls off and looks over. She then gets up and holds her arm up. Her music plays as she looks around the arena. The crowd cheers her a bit as SMP remains down, wincing in pain.

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Kirsten Scott stopping for a moment before then walking forward and taking a few more steps before walking over to one of the locker rooms. She enters and steps inside. She then takes a few steps before stopping as Deanna Frost looks up at her.

 

Deanna: “Kirsten-“

 

Scott: “Just…let me…I…”

 

Deanna: “If you’re going to give me the speech you gave Amy-“

 

Scott: “Thank you.”

 

Deanna stops and looks at Kirsten. The two lock eyes for a few moments.

 

Scott: “I don’t know what I expected, but thank you.”

 

Deanna: “I was just stopping Selena from doing something I know she, deep down, would regret. And regardless of our past, you earned that shot. You even let Selena and Kandis resolve their differences. All of that…it just confirmed what I figured from our battles first hand.”

 

Scott: “Still-“

 

Deanna: “You still need to figure out how to beat her and that’s going to be a challenge. Good luck there. But at least you’ll have to see where you stand in the ring. Just like was the case with us.”

 

Deanna then gets up.

 

Deanna: “So…good luck.”

 

Deanna walks past Kirsten Scott. Scott watches her leave as the scene fades to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK:

We see Polly Pingotti walking through the tunnel.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We just saw Polly Pingotti pick up another win, but just in the way things work out, after last week’s clash between Polly, Gavin Taylor and Chris Lawler, this is what happened as Chris Lawler headed to the ring.”

 

Polly walks out of the tunnel and steps forward, stretching out a bit. Chris Lawler starts to come in the opposite direction in his wrestling gear. Polly notices him and heads towards him. Lawler then walks over and extends his hand.

 

Lawler: “No hard feelings-“

 

Polly however just ignores the gesture and walks past Lawler, a scowl on her face. Lawler glances back at her as Polly just continues to walk off, presumably heading back to her locker room. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

Chris Lawler in action

 

Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!  Introducing first, CHRIS LAWLER!!!

 

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.

 

From the depths of the darkness, a figure emerges, his silhouette outlined against the backdrop of flashing lights. With each step, the floor trembles beneath his feet, echoing the determination that propels him forward. It's Chris Lawler, a titan among men, his presence commanding attention as he strides purposefully down the entrance ramp.

 

His eyes, a piercing shade of blue, remain fixed on the ring ahead, unwavering in their focus as if they could pierce through the very fabric of reality. Ignoring the cacophony of cheers and jeers that surround him, Lawler remains resolute in his mission, his gaze locked on the squared circle where his destiny awaits.

 

As Lawler reaches the foot of the ring, the strobe lights reach a crescendo, bathing him in a pulsating glow of light and shadow. With a subtle nod to the crowd, Lawler ascends the steel steps, each footfall a testament to his unwavering determination.

 

Finally, he steps between the ropes, his presence filling the ring with an aura of intensity and purpose. Standing tall in the center of the ring, Lawler raises his gaze to the heavens, a silent vow etched upon his features. Tonight, he will leave everything in the ring, his spirit unbroken, his resolve unyielding, as he prepares to face whatever challenges come his way.

 

Phillips: And his opponent, from The Sword of Joshua Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple of Joy Holiness by way of Mt. Judea, Arknasas, he is RELIGIOUS WRIGHT!

 

“I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe begins to play. Religious Wright steps out onto the stage wearing a black robe and carrying his Holy Book in his right hand. Along the way down the aisle he stops by some fans. He presses his hand to the foreheads of some fans and shouts “BE HEALED IN THE NAME OF THE LAWD!” Still other fans he throws Holy Water at them and shouts “BE GONE FOUL DEMON FROM THIS SERVANT IN THE NAME OF THE LAWD!” Religious Wright then ascends the steel steps and enters the ring. He steps to the center of the ring and holds up his Holy Book and shouts “CAN I GET AN AMEN MY BROTHAS AND SISTAS OF THE LAWD?!”

 

Sharper: “Chris Lawler returning to the ring and he’s going to have to deal with the headache that is Religious Wright.”

 

Knots: “Will he have the LAWD on his side?!”

 

The bell rings.  Wright offers his hand.

 

Religious Wright: Accept my hand and be saved in the name of OUR LAWD and MISTRESS Selena Frost!

 

Lawler takes the hand…but quickly pulls Wright into an overhead suplex.  Lawler then drops him with a release German suplex, he follows that up with a belly to belly suplex.  Lawler whips Wright into a corner.  Lawler charges in and drives a running big boot into his face, the Blitz Kick.  Lawler doesn’t let Wright stumble out of the corner.  Instead he hoists him up over his head before suddenly dropping him with Fury Suplex!

 

Sharper: “And Lawler isn’t letting Wright do anything. Oh my! What a suplex!”

 

Knots: “Selena! Help him!”

 

With Wright down, Lawler climbs up to the top turnbuckle.  Lawler then leaps off with a flying elbow, Aerial Assault!  Lawler gets up and measures Wright as the Selena Frost worshiper tries to sit up.  Lawler charges and delivers a running knee strike to his face!  Final Judgment!  He could end it here but instead Lawler pulls Wright up.  Lawler hooks Wright, hoisting him onto his shoulders. The crowd roars as he looks around. He then hoists him up and drops him with the…IMPACT DRIVER! Some in the crowd boo a bit. Lawler with the cover…

 

Sharper: “Impact Driver! Down into the mat!”

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3!

 

The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: Here is your winner, CHRIS LAWLER!!!

 

Lawler gets up and looks at Wright. He shakes his head and looks around.

 

Sharper: “And an emphatic win. Just destroying Religious Wright.”

 

Knots: “Manhandling him.”

 

Lawler has his arm raised as the crowd applauds him. He then looks around and plays to them a bit as the scene cuts away.

 

In the LexyCorp locker room, Lexy Chapel paces inside. He has her phone to her head.

 

Chapel: “Come on…pick up. Another week! Another week and you forget about her.”

 

Chapel paces.

 

Syren: “It’s okay-“

 

Chapel: “It’s not! Every day is a day that the Selena Frosts of the world win. We can have that.”

 

A knock at the door breaks Chapel’s focus. Ravyn walks over and opens the door. She smirks.

 

Ravyn: “You can probably hang up the phone.”

 

Chapel: “Why? So you can use your SATANIC SATANISMS on us-“

 

Ravyn: “Despite the fact we’ve been on the same side recently, well…”

 

Ravyn glances behind her as CHBK stands there. Chapel frantically hangs up.

 

Chapel: “You! What do you have against me?”

 

CHBK: “Nothing.”

 

Chapel: “Syren?”

 

CHBK: “Nothing. Just sometimes wrestlers need a break.”

 

Ravyn: “This would not be the time to ask about your 350 days on the road in a year back in the 1990s, rights?”

 

CHBK looks at Ravyn. Ravyn smirks.

 

Chapel: “Yeah! Uh…yeah!”

 

CHBK: “I figured I’d just come here as you’ve tried to call me multiple times. I didn’t book Syren because she needs a break.”

 

Chapel: “She can break when she gets the ten wins and then we know SCW is saved!”

 

Syren shakes her head.

 

CHBK: “I don’t need to honour that.”

 

Chapel: “Well then, if you’re not honouring things, how about that Autumn is out of Adrenaline contention! Come on! Even Glory is weaseling back in for the tag titles. Autumn is so much more a contender there and-“

 

CHBK: “And she lost her match and got involved in another one.”

 

Autumn glares at Lexy at this point.

 

Chapel: “Well then Fall St. Patrick. She’s good! She’s clean-“

 

CHBK: “She’s Autumn.”

 

Chapel: “Nuh-uh! She’s not! And I’ll prove it!”

 

CHBK sighs.

 

CHBK: “Fine…tonight, you can prove it. Fall St. Patrick against Autumn Valentine.”

 

Autumn looks at CHBK and then Lexy. Ravyn just smirks.

 

Chapel: “Done! And she’ll show you!”

 

CHBK: “Alright…”

 

CHBK turns and walks out of the room, shaking his head. Chapel smiles.

 

Autumn: “Lexy, what are you thinking?”

 

Chapel: “Don’t worry…I have a plan.”

 

Chapel smiles as she looks at Syren, who is wearing a “Superkicks Solve Everything” t-shirt and the scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Deanna Frost is in another part of the building, after her meeting with Kirsten Scott. She takes a moment and takes a deep breath before shaking her head and leaning against the wall. A few moments pass before a woman’s voice gets her attention.

 

???: “Excuse me?”

 

Deanna: “Yes?”

 

Deanna looks up and we see Sweet Sangria standing next to her.

 

Sangria: “You look like you could do with some relaxation.”

 

Deanna: “Look, I’m-“

 

Sangria: “Our leader would like to extend a diplomatic mission to you from KABLAMia.”

 

Deanna: “Well, still I-“

 

Sangria extends her a pamphlet.

 

Sangria: “Just check it out. It’s more than you think.”

 

Deanna grabs it and looks at it as Sangria walks off.

 

“Wish it Away” by Psyko Dalek plays as the crowd cheers. A few moments pass before we see David Striker walk out from the back, holding his arms up in the air. He looks around as we then see “The Ronin” Chris Dumont walk out from the back behind him, baseball bat in hand.

 

Sharper: “David Striker and Chris Dumont went to war with the European Fiery Nation last week. Tonight, we expect Striker to call out Kimberly Williams.”

 

Knots: “The nutjob wants to go again! They’ve bloodied and battered each other twice. And he wants to go again. And Kim told him to think bigger. To wow her. We’re going to see him probably try to use laser beams or something!”

 

Striker heads to the ring as Dumont follows. The crowd cheers the two as they walk down to the ring. They reach the ring and Dumont runs over and hits the steps with the bat, showing that it’s real. Striker rolls into the ring. He then gets up and looks around before heading over to the corner. He’s handed a microphone by the SCW announcer Jason Phillips. He then turns back to the middle of the ring. Striker paces a bit as the music fades out. The crowd cheers a bit more.

 

Striker: “Kim! Kim…I think I have my answer to you. And oh…this is a doozy. Come on, Kim…come on out and I want to tell you what I have in mind. You wanted me to wow you….”

 

Striker smiles.

 

Striker: “Oh, I’m going to wow you tonight and at Taking the Leap. Come on Kim…”

 

Striker smiles as he turns to the entrance. Striker walks around the ring, pacing for several more moments before the lights go out, except for a single spotlight at the top of the stage. The opening chords to “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play. A haunting voice is heard…

"Is there a way out of here?"
"Hey, how long you been here?"
"I wanna go home"
"Hey, hahaha"
"Hahaha"
"Excuse me, could you tell how to get out of here?"
"Hahaha"
"I want to go home"
"Hahaha"
"Mommy, mommy"

The song begins to rage full bore now. Suddenly the lights come back on and Kimberly Williams is standing at the top of the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. The SCW Underground Championship is around her waist. Kim looks at the ring before starting to make her way down to the ring with a smirk on her face. Just as she gets about half way, we see Dakon Theron and Ludvig Eriksson run out from the back and bolt past her.

 

Sharper: “And Kim is not going to keep him waiting.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. She wanted this…and Dumont and Striker are going to have to get ready for this! The EFN!”

 

Sharper: “Theron and Eriksson bolting to the ring! Dumont has a bat!”

 

Kim turns and looks at both as Dumont steps up with his bat. Striker drops the microphone and runs across the ring and dives over the top rope and tackling down Theron as Eriksson runs into the bat of Dumont. The crowd ohs. Eriksson falls to a knee and then grabs at the bat. Dumont nails him with a couple of shots before Eriksson fires back, fighting through the pain. Striker rolls over and starts to get up as Theron stirs and they grab one another before Kim runs over and hits Eriksson with the Morrigan’s Wrath! The crowd ohs as Eriksson falls back and Dumont backs up. Striker is thrown into the ring by Theron and Dumont rolls back to be sure. Theron turns to go into the ring, but Kim stops him.

 

Sharper: “Williams drops Eriksson while now is stopping Theron.”

 

Knots: “Striker and Dumont are ready to fight!”

 

Sharper: “And Williams is trying to stop this. Did you ever think you’d see that?”

 

Kim tells Theron to leave, pointing to the back. Theron keeps looking in the ring as Eriksson stirs, slowly getting up, holding his jaw. Ginny Raab jogs down from the back and then joins Kim and Kim backs up as Ginny tells Theron to get back. Theron turns and looks at her. Ginny tells him something before Theron looks in the ring. He then walks over to Eriksson. They back up as Dumont extends his hands ready to fight. Kim turns and rolls into the ring. Striker turns looks at her as Kim holds her hands up as Dumont looks Striker and Kim. Striker tosses Kim the microphone he had before turning and to grab a new one for him. He’s handed on as Kim turns to Dumont.

 

Kim: “Chrissy…you’re good. Guard work and all. They’re not going to bother you now though. Oktoberfest and I have a respect. That’s all.”

 

Dumont looks at her and then to Striker. Striker just nods and waves him off. Dumont backs away as Striker returns to the middle of the ring with a new microphone.

 

Kim: “Now Davey Boy! Time to see what you have. Not just the hops there and you’re getting good diving over the top rope.”

 

Striker: “Won’t help me with what I have planned though.”

 

Kim: “Oh?”

 

Striker: “Well…The Underground division here in SCW needs to have people want to come and worship at the gates to the Underworld, they need to understand to leave their guts full of fear back at the door to the arena and to step up and be unafraid like you and I to shed our blood. I mean we’ve got more than enough people who brag about being able to take whatever this with because they can because they are the toughest?”

 

Kim: “Go on…”

 

Striker: “And for that next important step to happen, to make those who want to take that next step and enter into the dark realm of the Underground division here in Supreme Championship Wrestling…we need to do something that’s bigger and better and much more vicious…and vile!”

 

Striker smiles.

 

Striker: “So…why don’t we travel down the Long Hard Road Out of Hell!”

 

Striker smiles as Kim strokes her chin. Dumont looks at Striker, seemingly knowing what he’s talking about, clearly showing some concern.

 

Striker: “We both start in the middle of the ring. But we’re locked in…one cage around the ring…a second one on top of it…and then a third one on top of that! Each with their own floor. Each with a ladder that you need to get access to to climb up. And we don’t go for pinfalls or submissions. We just maim and bleed and cut and tear and hurt and bruise one another as we fight from the ring to the cages to the very top, trying to get to that ladder. We strap some weapons to each cage. We bring what we want and we do whatever we want to one another!”

 

Kim just smiles hearing each of this as the crowd roars with each sentence.

 

Striker: “There are only two rules – one…keeps idiots like that out. No interference, no help, nothing. Someone interferes, they’re gone for a long time and hit hard in the pocketbook. It would make what Kandis has look like nothing. And if anyone interferes…the match ends and we both lose. There aren’t no draws. You win or you lose.”

 

Striker smirks.

 

Striker: “And the second rule is how you win…you get to the top of the cage and you grab on for one long ride out, a zipline connects the cage to the stage and whoever can make that trek and survive wins. And if you fail…you get back up and have to climb back up to do it again.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Striker: “The Long Hard Road Out of Hell!”

 

Striker looks at Kim and extends his hand.

 

Striker: “Got enough of a wow factor for you, Kim. Have enough to make you want to go one on one one more time and spill each other’s blood yet again?!”

 

Striker looks at Kim, keeping his hand out. Kim looks at Striker.

 

Kim: “Davey Boy, you son of a bitch, I have one question…And you know I’m serious here…”

 

Striker: “What’s that?”

 

Kim: “WASLEY isn’t considered interference right?”

 

Striker chuckles.

 

Striker: “Bring him…but just note…bad things may happen may happen on the long road!”

 

Striker smirks.

 

Kim: “Then I’m in!”

 

Kim then shakes his hand before pulling him in and hugging him in an over the top fashion. Striker chuckles as he tries to get free and then Kim pushes back. The two look at one another, Kim now looking at Striker with a more serious fiery glare on her face. Striker looks at Kim back as “Wish It Away” plays throughout the arena.

 

Sharper: “My God…A triple cage…and to escape and get back to the stage.”

 

Knots: “But what would they do before they get even to that point? And what if they fall?”

 

Sharper: “That may be the point. They’ll go through hell…and have to crawl out of it and hope they can take the leap and survive!”

 

Striker and Williams continue to look at one another as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

“The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe vs. “Wolfbane” Adam Brock

 

The opening riff of “Wolf Within” hits the speakers and once the lyrics kick in Cassie Wolfe emerges from the back excited to start the match, with her hands on her leather jacket’s sides the rookie wrestler turns her back to the crowd.
 
Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit! Introducing first, from Greenock, South Australia and now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, “The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe!”
 
When her name is announced Cassie spins around flashing the metal horns sign with her left hand and clapping fans hands with the other, when she reaches the ring Cassie jumps onto the apron before giving her hair a full flip and removing her jacket to give to a stagehand, she then jumps over the top rope and into the ring, rolling to her knees and basking in the moment.

 

Sharper: “Cassie Wolfe about to be in action. Last week, she was willing to step up to help Amy Chastaine. She’s taking some time to learn from the veterans.”

 

Knots: “Going to get a chance to do just that in the ring if she wants. Adam Brock awaits her. And Brock wants Autumn Valentine. Or maybe he’ll want to face Fall St. Patrick!”

 

“Watching sand fall...

And listening for the knock
Upon my door (Listen)
And waiting...
For Promised Land”

FWOOSH!!! A series of red, gold and silver fireworks go off at the top of the ramp in a shimmering cascade. A roaming spotlight seeks to penetrate the darkness and find something... Or, perhaps, SOMEONE. A momentary silence, then...

POW!

Four blue fireworks go off and engulf the stage in their light. And as they die away, the darkness falls once more. But it’s not complete... The roaming spotlight catches glimpses of movement, but it’s too indistinct.

“Standing deep in life
My ring of brass
Lay rusting on the floor
Is this all?
Cause it’s not
What I expected!”

BAM!

White-hot green fireworks go off now and this time the spotlight DOES catch someone. Standing there amid the ghastly green glow is the one and only “Wolfsbane” Adam Brock! The fans erupt in a cavalcade of screaming and applause that seems to catch him off guard, but only for a second.

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is Wolfsbane, Adam Brock.”

 

He grins wickedly and makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans and pausing to hug a little boy. One overenthusiastic fan grabs him around the neck in a big hug and he makes a big deal out of it, letting one leg go forward in a comical display of being snared. Then he turns around and gives her a huge hug in return before she lets him go. Some of the fans are laughing now... The twinkle in his eye tells them he did that on purpose! He grins and jogs up the ring steps before grabbing the top rope and catapulting over it to stand in the middle of the ring. Once his feet make contact, the cleverly disguised pyro containers secured to the ringposts go off and send showers of purple confetti fireworks all over the crowd. It showers down over him as he turns a slow circle in the ring, basking in the cheers of the adoring fans. When the last of the confetti touches down, Adam does one final turn to face the ramp, hands resting on his legs above his knees.

 

Sharper: “Brock will need to focus here and he’s still got his mind on the Adrenaline Championship. Just like Autumn Valentine. But this whole situation with the LexyCorp and.”

 

Knots: “He got a big headache to say the least.”

 

Adam Brock steps up as Wolfe stretches. The bell sounds. Wolfe and Brock circle and then lunge at one another. Wolfe ducks down and around and into a side headlock. Brock pulls her back into the ropes and fires her off. Wolfe bounces off and Brock shoulders her down. He then runs into the ropes. Wolfe rolls towards him. He hops over and then bounces off and Wolfe goes for an arm drag. Brock rolls through. He gets up and Wolfe then goes for a hip toss. Brock blocks it and Wolfe strikes him in the stomach before then placing her leg on the back of his head and backflipping out of it. Brock goes for a clothesline. Wolfe ducks and both run into the ropes. They bounce off and meet in the middle and Wolfe jumps up and goes for another arm drag, but Brock rolls through. He gets up and Wolfe runs at him and hits a back elbow. She runs into the ropes and jumps to the middle rope and spins back, but Brock catches her in the air and then scoops her up and slams her down. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Well, there’s your size advantage. Caught Wolfe going for a monkey flip or an arm drag, but instead, moved into position to catch and slam!”

 

Knots: “First lesson right there.”

 

Wolfe gets up and Brock kicks her in the ribs. He whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Brock hits a back elbow and then a jumping elbow before getting up and Wolfe rolls over and Wolfe hits a dropkick before she can get up. Brock goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Wolfe kicks out. Both get up and Brock kicks her in the ribs. He whips her into the corner. Wolfe hits the corner. Brock runs after and Wolfe gets a boot up. Brock staggers back. Wolfe then jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a twisting crossbody, taking him down for a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Brock kicks out. Both get up and Wolfe runs at him and jumps up for a frankensteiner. Brock holds on and blocks it before throwing her back and dropping her throat first on the top rope. Wolfe falls back, holding her throat in pain. Brock turns and gets up.

 

Sharper: “The alleyoop into the hotshot and Wolfe in pain.”

 

Knots: “One block, one counter, maximum impact!”

 

Wolfe slowly gets up, staggering to her feet and turns around as Brock then scoops her up. He steps forward and throws her back with the Full Moon. Wolfe hits the mat. Brock turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Wolfe kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up and Brock grabs her and whips her into the ropes. Brock then runs past her on the rebound and handsprings into the rope and jumps back ith the Silver Bullet. He turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Wolfe gets her shoulder up. Brock rolls off and looks around. He then gets up and grabs Wolfe, pulling her up. He then sets up for an Angle Slam, but Wolfe jumps up and counters with an arm drag. Brock rolls through. He gets up and runs at Wolfe who hits a drop toe hold. She gets up and then hits the GOOOALLLL!

 

Sharper: “Wolfe moving fast! Hard kick!”

 

Knots: “He’s out. He has to be!”

 

Wolfe rolls him over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Brock shoots his shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Wolfe rolls off. She then looks around as Brock rolls over. Wolfe watches him as Brock starts to get up and turns to Wolfe. Wolfe hits a superkick. Brock hits the mat. Wolfe exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. She looks down at him before diving off with the Air Aussie. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Brock shoots his shoulder up again. Wolfe rolls off and then looks around. Brock stirs as Wolfe grabs him and hooks his head and then looks around and goes to lift him up. Brock blocks it. She tries again, but Wolfe blocks it again and then lifts her up and hoists her up and just lets her drop with a release vertical suplex. Wolfe lands hard and rolls over and Brock then grabs her and hits a snap back suplex. Wolfe rolls through. Brock turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. Wolfe slowly gets up and staggers up and turns around to him only for Brock to dive off and hit the Roadkill. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Wolfe gets her shoulder up. But Brock rolls with her and locks in the Desert Heat!

 

Sharper: “Brock right there showing the experience and the skill. Rolling with Cassie and locking in the variation of the dragon sleeper he calls the Desert Heat!”

 

Knots: “And Wolfe has no options. Just locked right in. Synching right in.”

 

Wolfe holds on for a moment before tapping out. Brock lets go and Wolfe falls to the mat as the bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Adam Brock!”

 

The crowd cheers as Brock looks around and then gets up. He glances at Wolfe as Wolfe catches her breath. Brock has his arm raised as he looks around the arena. The crowd cheers him.

 

Sharper: “Brock wins the victory. Brock with the statement.”

 

Knots: “Between narrowing winning the Adrenaline Championship title shot to now targeting Autumn Valentine. Brock is locked in. Just get ready for the headaches!”

 

Brock celebrates a bit as the scene cuts away.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for Konrad Raab vs. Xander Valentine follows.

 

Sharper: “Next, when Breakdown returns, this may be a huge fight. Xander Valentine wants to earn his World Title shot. Konrad Raab just wants to spill blood. His first match back since being set on fire in that inferno match at Body, Heart, and Soul. And it’s next!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as Destiny Page stands with Colleen, the new SCW Television Champion.

 

Page: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Destiny Page here with Colleen, our new SCW Television Champion. First off, congratulations!”

 

Colleen: “Thank you. Things seem to be turning a corner with Body, Heart, and Soul.”

 

Page: “Polly victorious tonight. But also, you have a rare off-week with the TV Title.”

 

Colleen: “Not by my choice.”

 

Page: “But you look ready to take SCW by storm.”

 

Colleen: “Going to try and going to try and build some positive moments here and-“

 

We then see Marie Jones walking into view. Colleen stops and notices her.

 

Marie: “Congratulations, Colleen.”

 

Colleen: “Thanks.”

 

Marie: “We’ll see how your attempt to take SCW by storm goes. Just found out…I’m your first defense…and I’m looking to make my own history next week.”

 

Colleen: “Give it your best shot.”

 

Marie: “I plan to.”

 

Marie smiles and walks off. Colleen watches her leave as we cut to the ring.

 

Konrad Raab vs. Xander Valentine

 

“Feuer Frei” by Rammstein plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain with his flanged German mace with him, acting erratic with an angry look on his face, rising the flanged German mace in the air, wearing red and black skull face paint on the right side of his face with a red and black suit hoodie over his head he wears with pieces of flame blood designed all over them. He also has a penguin, walrus and a polar bear stitching on the left-hand side of his chest on his gear, stating Stop Climate Change. He also wears black boots along with Red and Black Gloves on his hands. Ginny Raab walks out behind him. Raab crouches down on the floor with the flanged German mace in front of him, looking at the ring with evil intentions.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first…From Cologne, Germany, accompanied by Ginny Raab, he is Burned in Blood, Konrad Raab!”

After the announcement, Konrad picks up his flanged German mace and slowly walks to the ring with a massive number of boos. Konrad runs up the steps and goes underneath the ropes, while Ginny walks up the stairs and gets in the ring with Konrad. As he's in the ring, Konrad, without showing any sign of acknowledgement from the fans, lays the flanged German mace on the turnbuckle, then sits in the corner of the ring with the crowd booing him, having a nasty look in his eyes, flicking his fists as if he's already ready to fight, with Ginny taking Konrad's flanged German mace away, waiting for the match to start as he takes his hoodie off from his head as Ginny leaves the ring and goes backstage.

A long church bell rings, once- twice- a third time as the crowd explodes. The lights go out as Xander’s voice echoes out over the sound system, increasing the intensity of the crowd’s roar.

“Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”

The few opening keystrokes of “Soul on Fire” by Soul on Fire chimed. A lull before the storm as the crowd seems to calm for only a moment before Delila Paz’s blues dominate the audio.

“Some are born to kill
Others are born to run
Some need to keep on takin'
Till you ain't got none”

A singular light appears before the curtains, on the other side is the outline of a large man. On the screen, we’re shown Xander Valentine holding onto the bars of a prison cell. He starts to bend the bars before the scene blurs.

“But baby, I wasn't built to die
Lay down and be crucified
Nah, no matter how hard they try
To push me down
Still I rise”
“Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)
Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)”

The curtain drops to reveal Xander. A quick salvo of pyros explodes in front of him before he steps through the smoke with an intense look on his face. He goes from one side of the stage to the next, yelling out to the crowd and throwing up his arms. He then stops at the top of the ramp while Artemis steps up from behind him and throws his arm up into the air. Together they start down the ramp, Xander’s gaze affixed on the ring.

Phillips: “And his opponent…Fighting out of Fort Collins, Colorado… from Rochester, New York… weighing in at 300 pounds, standing at six foot ten inches, he is the SCW Hall of Famer, a former SCW World Champion, the Paragon of Violence, the Executioner…. XANDER F’ING VALENTINE!”

Xander leaps up onto the apron in a single bound. Artemis joins him by slipping below the bottom rope. Xander climbs up over the top rope and marches straight to the far side of the ring. He throws his arms up again, getting a massive pop. He goes to the opposite side and repeats to garner the same response. He hops down from the rope, and jogs into place, waiting for the bell. Artemis leans up and whispers into his ears before departing with a kiss on his neck.

The ref calls for the bell, and both men charge out of their corners, exchanging fists in the middle of the ring, as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Xander and Raab wasting no time, taking the fight to one another.”

Xander blocks a left from Konrad and connects with a right. Konrad staggers before Xander nails him with a short arm lariat. Konrad hits the mat but Xander reaches down and grabs him, pulling Konrad up. Xander hits a knife edge chop before whipping Konrad into the corner. Xander follows it up with a running lariat.

Stepping back, Konrad begins to stumble forward but Xander pushes him back into the corner. Xander begins to land with shots to the head and body.

Knots: “Raab may not be burned in blood tonight, but if Xander keeps going like this, he’s going to get busted open.”

Sharper: “Right you are. The former World’s Champion has been relentless since the opening bell.”

Xander lands another shot to the head, before lifting Konrad to the top turnbuckle. Xander climbs up, too. Xander goes to connect with another punch, but Konrad manages to block it. Konrad connects with a shot to Xander’s throat. Xander clutches his throat with one hand and grabs the rope with his other as he loses his balance.

Sharper: “Raab with a shot to the throat, derailing the Paragon of Violence’s momentum.”

Konrad hits a headbutt, staggering Xander a bit more, before Konrad grabs Xander by the throat and they fly off the top, Konrad sending Xander into the mat with a chokeslam.

Knots: “Holy hell! Raab with a chokeslam off the top rope.”

Konrad goes for the cover.


1!


2!

Xander kicks out.

Sharper: “Xander out at 2!”

Konrad gets to his feet, pulling Xander up with him. Konrad drives his elbow into the side of Xander’s head then connects with a left hook to the jaw. Xander stumbles back, before Konrad grabs and goes to whip him into the ropes on the opposite side, only to drive his knee into Xander’s abdomen. Xander doubles over and Konrad hooks him.

Knots: “What is Raab doing?”

Konrad lifts Xander up onto his shoulders before delivering a powerbomb. Konrad doesn’t let go however. He lifts Xander back up again and hits a second powerbomb. Konrad goes for another cover.


1!

2!

Xander kicks out.

Sharper: “Xander still in the fight after those vicious powerbombs from Konrad Raab.”

Konrad grabs hold of Xander, lifting him up from the mat, but Xander begins to land with rights and lefts to the head of Konrad. Cameras show as Xander shifts from punches to elbows, as he grabs the back of Konrad’s head with his left hand, and drives his right elbow against the side of his skull.

Konrad staggers as Xander continues to land the elbows.

Knots: “Xander might knock Raab out, though I don’t know if that’s the smartest choice when you’re up in the air.”

Konrad drops to one knee, as his grip loosens. Xander hits another elbow before falling to the side. Xander gets up and charges, connecting with a running knee. Konrad hits the mat. Konrad rolls over and pushes himself up. He turns, only for Xander to connect with a spear! Xander goes for the cover.

Sharper: “Xander with a brutal spear, nearly cutting Raab in half.”

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2!

Raab shoots the shoulder up.

Xander gets to his feet before cameras show Konrad shaking his head, his eyes looking a little dazed.

Knots: “Raab looks to be in a bad way. Probably from all those shots to the head.”

Konrad gets to his feet and Xander charges over, clubbing him in the back. Xander grabs Konrad and goes to whip him into the corner, but Konrad blocks it, pulling Xander into a short arm lariat of his own. Konrad doesn’t let go of Xander’s wrist. He pulls him up from one knee, but Xander fires away with a European uppercut.

Konrad stumbles back and Xander whips him into the corner. Konrad collides chest first. Konrad hits then stumbles back, as Xander catches him and lifts him onto his shoulders. Xander looks at the crowd who cheer loudly before Xanders drives Konrad into the mat.

Sharper: “Xander hitting Konrad with Valhalla Has Fallen!”

Xander covers Konrad.


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Phillips: “Here is your winner by result of a pin fall…Xander! Valentine!”

The ref calls for the bell as “Soul on Fire” hits and Xander gets to his feet. He stares at the crowd as they continue to cheer for him. Xander looks down at Konrad who is trying to come to after taking the move. Xander then climbs out of the ring, meeting Artemis once his feet touch the floor. They take another look at the ring before they make their way to the back.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine picking up an impressive win here tonight. They tore into one another, but it is the Paragon of Violence walking away victorious.”

Knots: “Oh wait! Look at the ring!”

A black mist is shown filling the ring as Konrad is climbing to his feet. He looks around.

Sharper: “The black mist. We all know what this is. The Enigma beginning to toy with Konrad Raab.”

Raab: “Come on! Show yourself!”

Konrad continues to yell for the Enigma to show himself, as the black mist filters around the ring.

Knots: “Konrad challenging the Enigma to show himself but the Enigma doesn’t seem interested in doing so just yet.”

The mist starts to dissipate as Konrad is shown looking around, his fists clenched before we finally cut away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Jessica Winters is backstage in the interview area.

 

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and I’m with Xander Valentine who just was victorious against Konrad Raab and –“

 

Xander steps up and grabs the microphone and looks in the camera. Artemis stands off camera.

 

Xander: “CHBK…you know what I can do and will do. Let’s cut to the chase. Find anyone you think could bring me down. Anyone you think deserves an opportunity. Anyone you think could match me…And I will go through them at Taking the Leap. Line them up…”

 

Xander lets go and Winters pulls the microphone back. Xander then heads off as the crowd roars and we cut back to the arena.

 

Breakdown cuts to the SCW announce position.

 

Sharper: “Folks, last week, we found out Bree Lancaster was given some time away to deal with some personal issues. After an odious response from Simon Lyman, claiming it was because of an alcoholism problem, we have found out the real reason.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, Bree revealed it on X today.”

 

Sharper: “She posted the following: After thanking SCW, she states “After much discussion and reflection, Dom Teller, her boyfriend…”

 

Knots: “Wasn’t it fiancé?”

 

Sharper: “I think so – anyway, they have made the difficult decision that it’s best for them to separate. There’s no animosity, they remain the best of friends. They work better that way.”

 

Knots: “Did she get the boilerplate content from Kennedy’s lawyer?”

 

Sharper: “Either way, they say they’re going to work together for the best interests of their son. But this explains the time away and Bree Lancaster has been given the time she needs to deal with her personal matters. To get to a better place.”

 

Knots: “And of course, Simon Lyman being the man that he is, wanting to save Bree, while not present in Seattle, has asked to make an appearance via satellite to respond to this.”

 

Sharper: “After already being active on social media.”

 

Knots: “Shhh! He wanted to talk! So let’s go to him. Is he ready?”

 

We wait a few moments before we cut to a live shot somewhere unknown at the moment. We see Simon Lyman walking down what appears to be a driveway, filmed by someone through a phone. Simon just laughs and smiles.

 

Voice: “We’re live, Simon.”

 

Simon: “Excellent! This really is a perfect time to do this. And thank you Amy…you really have few uses, but I finally found one from you. Anyway…uh…welcome to New Orleans!”

 

Simon smiles as he walks over past a garage door and heading to the front door.

 

Simon: “And you’re probably wondering why I’m here. Well, Sister Breezus and I have been having some challenges. Sometimes one needs to fight through their doubts to open themselves up to help and that’s why I’m here. After hearing of her terrible breakup, and probably that’s what’s led her to alcoholism and truancy. Come on Sister Breezus, I have a PR woman on my team. I recognize the words. Anyway…that’s why I’m here!”

 

The camera turns to show the front door of a very nice house.

 

Simon: “I hope you’re home Bree! I really want to speak to you in person. To mend fences. And to also pick up the SCW Adrenaline Championship while you’re taking some time away. SCW, good job there. Caring about its wrestlers. Now it’s about caring about the fans.”

 

Simon walks over to the door and knocks on it. He waits a moment. The cameraperson scans over to the windows, trying to peer inside, showing that no lights are on. Simon then presses the doorbell. He looks around and looks inside.

 

Simon: “Maybe they’re out back. You know, it’s a nice night. A bit cool. Bree probably likes that. Always been a bit cold to people. Let’s do that. It’s always good to clear one’s head.”

 

Simon starts to walk back in front of the house and go around the garage, looking around before going over to the side. Just then, there’s the sound of a vibration. Simon stops and grabs his phone. He looks at it.

 

Simon: “Never mind. We’ve been let in.”

 

Simon turns and walks over to the house as the light is now on. Simon heads over to the front door and grabs the front door handle and lets himself in, showing it to be unlocked.

 

Sharper: “Just letting himself in? The lights are on.”

 

Knots: “Is Louisiana a stand your ground state?”

 

Simon steps inside.

 

Simon: “Sister Breezus! Your savior has arrived!”

 

Simon looks around and stops, taking off his shoes, to be polite. He places them to the side and closes the door behind him. He looks around as we see several lights now turned on. Simon Lyman steps forward as the camera person scans, showing a lovely living room, with a play pen area for Bree’s son, and a bed for Donnatella, her dog. The camera person keeps scanning, even moving into the kitchen where we see Simon Lyman now in the fridge, looking inside.

 

Simon: “Oh Sister Breezus…you don’t have it here. Hiding alcohol, just like Amy.”

 

Simon sighs.

 

Simon: “Perhaps we can find it for you. For your sake.”

 

The camera scans, showing clearly a wine rack in the background before showing a black hoodie on a chair at the breakfast bar. He then runs his hand along the bar before looking around.

 

Simon: “Still have some of Dom’s things. You need to let go of it.”

 

Simon then grabs the hoodie, taking it off the chair and walking over to the garbage, looking inside before throwing it in.

 

Simon: “I think she’ll appreciate that. It’s best to move on. Just like I have from toxic relationships.”

 

He smiles before looking around as he then heads over to a staircase.

 

Simon: “Upstairs. Makes sense…where I would go. Solace and all.”

 

Simon heads upstairs.

 

Sharper: “This is just…is she even there? We need to call the police.”

 

Knots: “He was let in!”

 

Sharper: “Then where the hell is that person?”

 

Simon walks up the stairs, the cameraperson following. They scan around, showing pictures of the Lancaster family before turning and peering into the bathroom. They scan around, showing a high-end bathroom, complete with a bathrobe, only one, presumably Bree’s. The camera person turns and floats by, briefly peering into the nursery before then pulling out. We cut to see Simon Lyman standing in the master bedroom. He looks around before turning to the closet. He opens it.

 

Simon: “Well…if Dom did live here, most of it is gone. All the better.”

 

Simon looks around before then closing the closet.

 

???: “Over here!”

 

A familiar voice is heard. Simon then turns and moves with more purpose through the rooms.

 

Simon: “Looks like we may have found her. Sister Breezus, don’t worry, you’ll be-“

 

Simon walks into a room.

 

Simon: “Brother Dylan, that’s not Sister Breezus?”

 

The camera pans around to show Dylan Howell standing over the bags of Bree Lancaster. He unzips them.

 

Sharper: “Oh my God…”

 

Dylan: “I know it. My Addy…er….your Addy was here. Look, you wanted my expertise! I know all things Addy!”

 

Simon: “Adrenaline Brother Dylan. We now refer to her, as an it, and as the Adrenaline Championship. This is to help you. And you’re right…that would be logical and-“

 

Dylan then busts into the bag and looks into it. He pulls out some of Bree’s gear and then rifles through it. He then throws the bag down. He then looks around before grabbing another suitcase, opening it up and looking around. Simon then peers into the bag too.

 

Dylan: “It’s not here! Not here! Where is it-“

 

Simon: “Well Brother Dylan…it seems that we have a simple answer. Sister Breezus again, in her pain, has unwittingly disrespected us. We came to free her from that as she dealt with this terrible moment. An awful breakup. Something that I know first hand how it can be, especially when someone is such a toxic person as I assume Dom was. And then the alcoholism. She’s run off, with the Adrenaline Championship…Come on Dylan. She needs our help. And we need to find her in New Orleans before its too late.”

 

Simon Lyman then turns and heads out of the room. Dylan throws the suitcase down and heads after him. Simon then takes a few more steps.

 

Sharper: “They did break in! My God!”

 

Knots: “Dylan’s idea, had to be. He’s the crazy one!”

 

Sharper: “Are you sure?! What the hell is Bree thinking with this? If she’s watching this? She’s clearly not home and…”

 

Simon then starts to talk as he walks over to the kitchen again.

 

Simon: “Here, Sister Breezus…thank Amy for allowing me a way in. She always was so caring and trusting with her friends…and those who were more. Then again…she always hurts everyone who could be close to her.”

 

Simon sighs.

 

Simon: “But here…”

 

Simon places a card on the counter.

 

Simon: “When you wish to be accountable and do what is best for everyone…call me. I can save you…and you from the responsibilities of the Adrenaline Championship until you get back on your feet. Trust me, Sister Breezus…it’s really what’s best for you. We’ll get you back on the wagon.”

 

Simon turns and heads out as Dylan follows, having grabbed one of the pictures on the wall.

 

Simon: “Brother Dylan…good thinking. We’ll need to see if anyone can recognize her. Call TMZ. I’m sure they’ll have ideas.”

 

Simon smiles as he leaves. Dylan then pulls out his phone. He starts to dial. They leave the room as the cameraman turns and closes the door behind him. They leave the house as we hear Simon, Dylan having handed the phone to Simon.

 

Simon: “Yes…can I talk to an editor. I have an inside scoop on Bree Lancaster. I understand you find her important. Well…we’re concerned about her…”

 

The camera person stops recording as the trio start to head down the street. The cameras then cut to a panning shot of the crowd. The crowd boos a bit as the lights come up.

 

Sharper: “Simon Lyman has gone too far. That’s breaking into her house.”

 

Knots: “They got in though. Kept mentioning Amy…just..”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. I know Bree lives in a private community. A result of previous paparazzi. This is an invasion of privacy and for what? Not there? To claim the Adrenaline Championship and you bring in Dylan Howell?”

 

Knots: “He does know the title best? Physically, mentally, and biblically!”

 

Sharper: “Stop defending this!”

 

Knots: “Maybe Lyman is concerned, genuinely concerned!”

 

Sharper: “There’s no way you believe that.”

 

Knots: “Bree’s the one that needs extended time for a break up. I was back to work telling the world how cheap Kennedy Street was within days!”

 

The scene cuts backstage as we see Amy Chastaine with a phone in her hand. Cassie Wolfe is with her.

 

Wolfe: “I’m definitely kicking his ass…”

 

Chastaine: “Come on Bree…answer….”

 

Chastaine walks off down the hallway, holding her phone. Jaina Lancaster jogs over and Chastaine looks at her. Jaina nods and walks with Chastaine as the scene cuts to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The Light in the Darkness vs. Team Desire

 

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Kings & Queens” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. Giovanna Steward follows behind her wearing her leather spiked “Brat Club” jacket and a black bandana covering the lower half of her face. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length while Gigi follows behind.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, accompanied by TJ Johnson, they are the team of Gigi and Katie Steward, Team Desire!”

 

Katie walks around the ring and Gigi rolls under the bottom rope. Katie walks up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

 

Sharper: “Team Desire about to be in action against the new World Tag Team Champions and while they were not successful at Retribution, tonight, they could immediately complicate things.”

 

Knots: “You always want to win against a champion. You don’t care how. You do. You hold a win over the champions and it gives you something to highlight to get you to the dance later. And Katie wants that title shot. The Tag Titles still what she is missing to have held every title she could in SCW.”

 

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. Both wear their 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. 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.

 

Phillips: “Their opponents, they are the team of La Pequena Luz and Amelia Blythe, the SCW World Tag Team Champions…The Light in the Darkness!”

 

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 the two move to their corner to prepare for battle, with both girls shedding their robes and Amelia also removing her mask. They hand off their World Tag Team Championships too.

 

Sharper: “Light in the Darkness back in action, back as World Tag Team Champions after Retribution. And they are on the collision course with the Seekers at Taking the Leap.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but you’ve heard Glory Braddock on Twitter. She wants a rematch. And Light in the Darkness have publicly said they will give people rematches who deserve them. But the Retribution match had a clear stipulation!”

 

Sharper: “They had to go back to the back of the line. But I guess Light in the Darkness could override that.”

 

The bell sounds. Gigi starts for her team, while Luz starts for hers. The two circle briefly before locking up in the middle of the ring. Luz then wrenches the arm of Gigi. Gigi winces and Luz jerks on the arm. Gigi flips forward and nips up and then cartwheels before wrenching Luz’s arm. Luz winces and rolls forward. She bridges back before twisting under and taking Gigi down with a fireman’s carry. She goes for the rear chinlock, but Gigi slides out. Both get up and Gigi forearms Luz in the jaw. She then pushes her into the ropes and fires her back. Luz bounces off. Gigi lowers her head. Luz jumps up and backflips down her back. She lands on her feet. Gigi turns around and Luz hits a dropkick. She goes for the pin.

 

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Gigi kicks out. Both women get up and Luz hits an overhead chop. The crowd woos. She forearms Gigi in the jaw. She then pushes her into the corner and whips her across. Luz runs after. Gigi jukes out of the way. Luz then runs up the corner and dives back with a corkscrew moonsault. Gigi moves out of the way. Luz lands on her feet and rolls through and turns to Gigi who just tags in Katie.

 

Sharper: “Luz with a bit of a flourish there. A bit of showing off, but also getting Gigi to tag out.”

 

Knots: “Now the most experienced one in there coming in and she’s going to teach Luz and Blythe a few things!”

 

Luz turns to Katie as Katie steps up and then swings, but Luz ducks and spins around her and then hits a leg trip. Katie falls to the mat face first. Luz then grabs her arm and spins through into a La Magistral.

 

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Katie kicks out. Both women get up and Luz chops her once and then again. Katie yells with each shot before Luz goes to whip Katie across, but Katie spins through and pulls her into a back elbow. Luz staggers and Katie then kicks her in the stomach and nails her with a hard right. Luz falls back as the crowd ohs. The official warns Katie as Luz rolls over and gets up and Katie kicks her again in the ribs before raking the eyes. Luz falls back into the corner. Katie then kicks her in the ribs once and then again and again. Luz falls to a seated position before Katie starts to choke her with her boot.

 

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Katie steps off and walks around the ring, posing. Luz coughs and starts to get up, turning to the ropes. Katie runs at her and pulls her down with a school girl.

 

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Luz kicks out.

 

Sharper: “School boy take down. Only two. Katie quickly seeing an opening.”

 

Knots: “Experience!”

 

Sharper: “Yes, coming after a choke though. So taking the shortcuts there.”

 

Luz gets up and Katie forearms her in the jaw. She then scoops her up and slams her down. Katie then goes for the Breakdance Leg Drop, but Luz blocks it. She then turns and pushes Katie down before then rolling Katie through to her feet. Luz hits a dropkicks to the face. Katie falls back. Luz then turns and grabs Blythe who enters the ring. Katie starts to get up and Luz drops down in front of Katie as Blythe runs to the opposite side of the ring and then runs across and jumps off Luz’s back into a splash in the corner, hitting the Thorn Vault. Katie stumbles out and Blythe snapmares her down before going for the pin.

 

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Katie kicks out. She rolls over as Blythe grabs her and pulls her up. She then hits a snap back suplex. Katie winces and Blythe turns. She then grabs the legs of Katie and spins through, but Katie pushes her off. Katie rolls over and gets up and Blythe cuffs her with a European uppercut.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Man, that just dazed Katie.”

 

Knots: “She just got up!”

 

Sharper: “And Blythe maybe putting her back down!”

 

Blythe then grabs her and pulls her up and hits a vertical suplex. She floats over.

 

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Katie kicks out. Blythe rolls off and gets up as Katie rolls over. She grabs Katie, and Katie suddenly hits a jawbreaker. Blythe staggers back to the ropes. Katie then winces a bit before lunging and hitting the Botox Injection. Blythe falls through the ropes to the floor. (1) Katie winces and crawls over and tags in Gigi. (2) Gigi then sees Blythe getting up and waits. (3) She then runs along the apron and hits a somersault dive off the apron onto Blythe on the floor! (4)

 

Sharper: “Gigi Steward, leaving her feet. A somersault dive onto Amelia Blythe!”

 

Knots: “Katie sets her up. Gigi knocks her down.”

 

Gigi rolls over as Blythe winces. (2) She then grabs Blythe and drags her up. (3) She then runs her back first into the barricade. Blythe winces. She pulls her back and slams her into the barricade again. (4) Gigi then rolls her into the ring. Gigi climbs onto the apron and then climbs to the top rope. She looks at Blythe and then dives off with a frog splash. The crowd ohs. Gigi hooks the leg.

 

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Blythe gets her shoulder up. Gigi gets up and grabs Blythe, dragging her up and then running her into the Team Desire corner. Katie holds Blythe back as Gigi kicks her over and over in the ribs.

 

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Gigi tags in Katie. Katie enters and Gigi and Katie pull her out and move her to the ropes. They whip her across. Blythe bounces off and Gigi and Katie hit a double flapjack. The crowd ohs. Katie then rolls Blythe over and goes for the pin.

 

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Luz breaks it up. Gigi stomps away on Luz and Luz rolls to the floor. Gigi then exits.

 

Sharper: “And right now Team Desire showing Light in the Darkness a notable challenge.”

 

Knots: “They have Blythe down. Put her down and get the three!”

 

Sharper: “Katie may be thinking just that”!

 

Katie turns and grabs Blythe and pulls her up and kicks her in the ribs once and then again and again against the ropes. She pulls her in for the Hair-Flip DDT. But just before she does. Blythe lifts her up, moving her forward only to then hit a bridging northern lights suplex.

 

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Katie kicks out. Both get up and Katie kicks her in the ribs. She sets up for the Save the Queen. Blythe again counters, this time, with a back drop. Katie gets up and Blythe falls to the ropes. Luz is there and Luz tags in. Katie then goes for the Most Beautiful Superkick Ever, but Blythe ducks and spins around. Katie turns only for Luz to enter from behind and Blythe to bounce off the ropes, connecting with Wisteria Waltz. Gigi enters the ring as Luz goes for the pin. Gigi runs at Blythe, but Blythe catches her and turns, pushing her into the corner. She gets a couple of shots in before they both fall through the ropes to the floor.

 

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The bell sounds. The crowd cheers.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, The Light in the Darkness!”

 

Sharper: “And Light in the Darkness at the end show why they’re they champions. They’re as fluid as anyone.”

 

Knots: “And even got Katie uncertain where it was coming from and that’s that!”

 

Sharper: “Light in the Darkness making their statement. The Stewards won’t be happy about this. Katie definitely won’t be.”

 

Katie rolls out of the ring in pain as Blythe and Luz get up and embrace before having their arms raised. They stand in the ring, celebrating, after retrieving their World Tag Team Championship belts. They hold them over their head. Gigi helps Katie out of the ring, joined by TJ Johnson. They start to walk around the ring when “Best of Both Worlds” by Van Halen plays. Luz and Blythe turn to the stage as we see Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan walk out from the back. They look down at the World Tag Team Champions. Glory and Brittany, both focused, walk down the rampway. They glance at the Stewards as they retreat to the back. They then continue as Blythe and Luz await their arrival in the ring.

 

Sharper: “We mentioned Glory Braddock not willing to just stand back. She’s coming out to the ring.”

 

Knots: “And Light in the Darkness are waiting.”

 

Braddock and Lohan walk over to the ring. Lohan climbs onto the apron and into the ring. Glory walks up the steel steps. She then enters the ring. They step forward as the crowd looks at both teams. Luz and Amelia keep their eyes on the former World Tag Team Champions. Glory then walks over and demands a microphone from Jason Phillips. Phillips obliges, handing her one. She turns back to the middle of the ring, rejoining Brittany Lohan and standing across from the team of Light in the Darkness.

 

Braddock: “Congratulations Luz…Amelia. A hard fought win.”

 

Braddock looks at them as the Stewards and Johnson head to the back.

 

Braddock: “You already know where this is going. And I know, I know…you said, it was all or nothing at Retribution. Winner wins the titles; losers go to the back of the line. But let’s also be clear about what that means…it also means that you’re not facing the best. And you’re also ducking out of a rematch that would have rightfully been ours as is.”

 

The crowd gives a bit more of a mixed reaction.

 

Braddock: “I know the Seekers came out here. But we were in the ring with them a few weeks ago. They want their shot. Let’s face it – they could be good, but they’re not quite there yet. We overmatched them. The fact is that those title deserve to face the best and not-“

 

“Seek and Destroy” starts to play. Luz and Amelia turn to the stage as Glory sops and Brittany turns and nods before turning and dropping down to the floor. She starts to head up the rampway. Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson walk out from the back. Adamson has a microphone in her hand. She takes a few steps as Chance points out Brittany. Brittany just calmly walks up the rampway.

 

Adamson: “Are you serious? Just want to openly disrespect us? Then if we’re so beneath you, then maybe you could’ve actually beaten us instead of just the DQ when Dark Fantasy came out. Right Glory?”

 

Braddock: “Kelsai, Chance…you’re not ready.”

 

Adamson: “The hell we aren’t. And it really doesn’t matter what you think. You’re unhappy that you’re now at the back of the line…or are you just unhappy that you were not the best at Retribution and now have to start over. Right? Don’t you remember…you agreed. Did you not?

 

Luz and Amelia both remind Glory of them. Glory glances back at Chance and Kelsai before turning back to Luz and Amelia.

 

Adamson: “Don’t turn away from us? Did you agree or not? All or nothing. Win or go your separate ways?”

 

Braddock: “And I’m suggesting that we have an easy way out of that. To give those titles the honour they deserve.”

 

Lohan, who had briefly stopped her advance, glances back at Glory, smirking a bit.

 

Adamson: “So you’re a liar then? Right, Glory. Or better yet, contracts don’t matter. Hmmm? How about that, you run a wrestling company. Maybe people can just show up as they please. Don’t feel like it, screw it. It’s only a contract. Maybe we’re finding out that you’re not some genius, Glory. How would your father think about that? Mine would have an issue if my word was not my bond. Then again, maybe we’re finding out without you being Glenn Braddock’s daughter, you’d amount to a lot of nothing!”

 

Lohan then steps up and just smacks Kelsai hard. Kelsai falls back from the impact. The crowd ohs. Owens then turns and nails her with a hard right and then another and another.

 

Sharper: “Lohan just dropped Adamson with one shot. A hard smack and Owens! Owens stepping up for Kelsai!”

 

Knots: “Lohan just acts and this is turning into a melee.”

 

Luz and Amelia run over and stop Glory as she turns and Glory turns and instinctively nails her in the eye with the microphone. She goes down, rolling over in pain as Luz turns and dives to her partner. Braddock exits the ring as Owens then lifts Lohan up. The crowd roars and turns and throws her off the rampway. Lohan falls to the floor and rolls through. The crowd ohs. Braddock then runs up and Chance Owens first turns to Kelsai who is bleeding from the mouth, before turning back as Braddock steps up and goes to grab Owens. She grabs his arm, but he manages to block whatever hold she was attempting before officials run out to stop Glory and Chance, managing to get them apart. Chance turns and checks on Kelsai as Glory is held back. Lohan stirs on the floor, clearly in pain from the impact. Luz checks on Blythe as Blythe keeps touching her face near her eye.

 

Sharper: “This breaking down. Officials breaking everyone up. Kelsai bleeding from the mouth. Braddock instinctively hit Blythe when they tried to stop her from this boiling over. And Chance sent Lohan to the floor!”

 

Knots: “And Lohan is hurt. Blythe is hurt. Kelsai may be hurt!”

 

Sharper: “I understand the high level Glory and Brittany put themselves at, but it seems like Glory is more and more following Lohan’s lead. Take what they want. Chance and Kelsai doing the same and the Tag Champions caught in the crossfire!”

 

The crowd looks on buzzing as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, we see Ravyn Taylor looking down as Lexy Chapel is across from her, standing in the hallway.

 

Ravyn: “You realize that this makes no sense.”

 

Chapel: “What do you mean? It’s PERFECT sense. Only I can match my WIFE’S mannerisms. I have to do it this way. And you have to be her. Okay…just do it.”

 

Ravyn: “You have a mask-“

 

Chapel: “No one will know. TRUST me. I can scheme too.”

 

Ravyn looks down.

 

Ravyn: “What the hell? I’ve always wanted to know what this was like…”

 

Chapel: “Really? Oh…yeah, you’re the devil so you probably wanted to know that secret information! Well, nuh-uh. Only for a bit. Only until we get through this. My dad won’t be able to stop my plans!”

 

Chapel heads off as Ravyn watches her go. She shakes her head as we cut away.

 

Kelsai Adamson vs. “The One” Kirsten Scott

 

We return to the ring as we see Kelsai Adamson waving off the ringside doctor and then turning and spitting out some blood on the floor. She walks around the ring, pacing as Chance Owens talks to her from ringside.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to the ring. Kelsai Adamson booked to be in action in mere moments. So we’re checking here. Fortunately, it looks like outside of having bit the inside of her mouth, which is why the blood, she’s okay to compete.”

 

Knots: “She may be okay to compete, but she now has to reset and, oh yeah, face the number one contender to the SCW World Championship!”

 

Kelsai nods at Chance as she keeps pacing before 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 flanked by Hailey.  The pair end up on both sides of The Oracle, who turns around and spins to the opposite side of Kirsten from Hailey.  Kirsten and her compatriots begin their walk to the ring together with "The One" staring directly at her ultimate location inside the squared circle.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is schedule for onefall with a thirty minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, accompanied by Hailey and The Oracle, she is from Your Personal Nightmare, the One Kirsten Scott. And her opponent, in the ring, from Seattle, Washington…”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Phillips: “By way of Denver, Colorado, she is Kelsai Adamson!”

As they reach the ring, they walk along to the hard camera side, and Kirsten jumps up onto the ring apron and stands up.  Hailey goes into the ring, directly behind her friend, jumping on the middle rope, and The Oracle stands on the floor directly beneath Kirsten.  Kirsten slowly raises her arm beside her, pointing one index finger in her own direction, while Hailey and The Oracle begin doing the same in Kirsten's direction as well, all signifying her former name, and now nickname, of "The One."

After taking a moment to stare into the hard cam, Kirsten swings her arm out in a "DELETE" motion, before quickly sliding into the open ropes from being stood on by Hailey, and immediately goes to her corner.  Hailey quickly follows, as does The Oracle from the outside.  Both of "The One's" compatriots stand with her, advising her and talking to her, as she awaits the bell ringing to start her match.

 

Sharper: “Kelsai Adamson with a homecoming in all of this. But she’ll also face a familiar foe in Kirsten Scott. Scott also someone who has taken issue with Adamson’s mentor, Amy Chastaine.”

 

Knots: “So she’s now riled from earlier. It’s personal. And she’s pissed off anyways! So…”

 

Sharper: “Here we go!”

 

The crowd roars as the bell sounds only for Adamson to immediately jump up and nail Kirsten Scott with a hard right and then another and another. She pushes Scott back into the corner and nails her with repeated right hands as Scott covers up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Kelsai steps back and spins around, enough for the break, only to step up to Kirsten Scott who elbows her in the jaw and then hits a hard chop to the chest. The crowd woos. She chops her again. More woos. Scott chops her again and nails her with a hard right. Kelsai falls to the ropes. Scott grabs her and whips her across. She bounces off and Scott hits a lunging forearm to the jaw. Kelsai hits the mat.

 

Sharper: “Hard shot. Kelsai knocked down. We’ve not see Kelsai like this before, but it may not be helping her.”

 

Knots: “She’s letting her emotions drive her and that’s probably a bad plan with a motivated Kirsten Scott.”

 

Scott turns as Kelsai gets up and Scott nails her with a hard right and then runs her face first into the top turnbuckle of the nearby corner. Scott turns and kicks her in the ribs once and then again and again and again. Kelsai drops down to a seated position and Scott gets a few more stomps in.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Scott backs up and walks around the ring. She then turns and runs at Kelsai, but Kelsai then gets to her feet just enough to jump forward and hit a basement dropkick, sending Scott in between the turnbuckles and shoulder first into the ringpost. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “And hard into the ring. Scott’s momentum sending her into it as Kelsai gave her a short stop!”

 

Knots: “Kelsai knew exactly what she was doing!”

 

Scott grimaces as she holds her shoulder. She starts to push herself slowly back into the ring, but Kelsai then grabs her and pulls her back and spins her around and sends her shoulder first into the ringpost again. The crowd ohs. Scott falls to the apron. Adamson notices this and turns and runs across the ring. She bounces off and hits a baseball slide, knocking Scott off the apron and hard to the floor. The crowd looks on as Scott rolls over in pain.(1) Adamson then exits to the apron. She glances at Scott.(2)

 

Sharper: “Right here in front of us, right in front of the announce position. Adamson has something in mind!”

 

Knots: “And here we go!”

 

Scott stumbles up and Adamson hits a springboard asai moonsault onto Scott, taking her down. The crowd cheers. Adamson rolls over. (1) Adamson slowly gets up as Scott turns and rolls away. She winces a bit and Adamson grabs her and clubs her in the back. (2) She then drives Scott chest first into the announce table. (3) She grabs her and slams her down into it again. (4) Chance cheers Adamson on before Adamson grabs Scott, but Scott elbows her in the ribs once and then again before turning and running her into the steel steps. The crowd ohs. (5) Adamson falls back as the steps don’t move at all. Scott walks around before rolling into the ring and rolling back out. (1) She walks over to Adamson who winces and Scott hooks her up and hoists her up, turning around into a falcon arrow on the mats. The crowd ohs. (2)

 

Sharper: “Adamson driven into the mats. Kirsten Scott doing that perhaps just to send a message. You want to brawl with her, she’ll brawl back.”

 

Knots: “Adamson needed to take to the skies. Scott’s not here to deal with whatever Kelsai just dealt with either.”

 

Kelsai Adamson rolls over in pain. (3) Scott pulls herself up and walks over to Adamson. (4) She then drags her up and rolls her into the ring. Scott slides in after. Adamson rolls over and moves to her knees only for Scott to run up from behind and drill her with a running knee to the back of the head. The crowd ohs. Scott pushes her down and rolls her over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adamson gets her shoulder up. Adamson rolls to her side as Scott gets up. She then looks down at Adamson and stomps her in the ribs. Adamson rolls over. She stomps her again and again. Adamson rolls over. Scott turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Adamson suddenly jumps up and hits a snap frankensteiner into a mount. She hammers away on Scott with several hard rights.

 

Sharper: “Sudden counter. Adamson as quick as they come.”

 

Knots: “Doesn’t need the caffeine anymore. Just the anger and drive!”

 

Adamson gets up and walks around. Scott rolls over and gets up and Adamson then jumps up and hits an enziguri kick to the head. Scott flips forward. Adamson dives on for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Scott kicks out. Kelsai rolls off and gets up. Scott rolls over and turns and Kelsai jumps up and hits another frankensteiner, this time, getting up. Kelsai moves to the corner. She exits and climbs to the top rope. Scott remains down and Kelsai looks over at her before hitting an elbow drop. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Scott gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as Adamson rolls off. Scott crawls to the ropes. Adamson then looks at her and gets up. Scott gets up and turns and Adamson kicks her in the ribs before running into the ropes, going for the axe kick. Scott dodges and both spin around before Scott drills Adamson with the Hidden Blade. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “The forearm to the side of the head. Scott driving Adamson down.”

 

Knots: “And she’s coming again!”

 

Scott gets up and runs into the ropes and bounces off as Adamson leans up, kneeling, and Scott drills her with a second Hidden Blade. The crowd ohs. Adamson falls forward. Scott turns around and grabs Kelsai Adamson, dragging her up. Scott then moves behind her and hoists her up onto her shoulders. Scott reaches up and drives Adamson down with the Downward Spiral. The crowd ohs. Scott pulls back on the legs and sits on Adamson’s chest.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds. Scott rolls off.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, The One, Kirsten Scott!”

 

Scott gets up and looks around before having her arm raised. She looks around and enjoys the win before we see Hailey pointing to the stage. The camera turns to show Selena Frost watching from the stage. Boos come from the crowd. Frost just slowly claps. Scott looks at her as Frost continues to clap on the stage as the scene fades to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Syren can be seen in the LexyCorp locker room. There’s a knock at the door. Syren looks around before walking over and opening the door. She slowly opens it before relaxing.

 

Syren: “You…aren’t you going to be watching it from your office?”

 

CHBK walks into the room.

 

CHBK: “I plan to…I see Lexy…or maybe Ravyn have you being careful.”

 

Syren: “Not like that…just…never mind.”

 

CHBK: “I’ll admit I’m glad my hunch was right that Ravyn would be pulled into whatever Lexy had in mind. I want to talk to you.”

 

Syren: “Me?”

 

CHBK: “This two matches a night. The schedule. The World Title?”

 

Syren: “Well, why wouldn’t I want that-“

 

CHBK: “Because a few months ago you were happy to be Adrenaline Champion. I’d been around you enough. I just want to know what you want before I agree to another round of Lexy’s ramblings. And her desire to have me superkick everything.”

 

Syren: “She really is trying there. She wants your endorsement and…why am I telling you that?”

 

CHBK: “What about your schedule? Your goals?”

 

Syren: “I trust Lexy. And I want it. It’s a new challenge. It’s an attempt to get there.”

 

CHBK: “Even if it may shorten your career…”

 

Syren pauses for a moment.

 

CHBK: “Think about it. There’s a reason, more often than not, we only compete once a night.”

 

CHBK steps back.

 

CHBK: “Enjoy the…whatever we’re about to see.”

 

Syren nods. CHBK exits the locker room.

 

Autumn Valentine vs. Fall St. Patrick

 

A woman’s voice can be heard as the video screens display the words she's saying in unison.
 
"Lexy Chapel Proudly Presents"
 
"YOUR NEXT ADRENALINE CHAMPION"
 
"AUTUMN VALENTINE"
 
“Miss Nothing” by The Pretty Reckless hits the PA system as Autumn Valentine walks out onto the stage wearing a black jacket. Across her ring-gear we see the ‘Lexy Chapel Presents’ and ‘Chapel Show’ branding. She pauses on the stage for a moment before then heading to the ring.
 
Phillips: “The following contest is schedule for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. Introducing, hailing from Los Angeles, California, accompanied, and PROUDLY represented, by Lexy Chapel, this is Autumn Valentine!”
 
Autumn walks to the ring. She skips up to the apron and jumps up before sliding off her jacket and letting it fall to the floor. She then runs at the turnbuckles, climbing up and throwing up her arms before looking to the camera confidently. She jumps from the outside of the ropes to inside of the ring, rolling back to her feet before walking the middle of the ring and dropping down into the splits. Autumn gets up and shakes her head as she walks over to the corner.

 

Sharper: “I don’t even know what to think here. Clearly, Lexy Chapel is being played by her father.”

 

Knots: “You know…she could use a superkick-“

 

Sharper: “Don’t you start.”

 

Knots: “They solve everything, so Lexy says. And now she needs two Autumns!”

 

Sharper: “Autumn Valentine, for the record, was clearly Fall St. Patrick last week in the attempt to give Syren some wins. Syren went two for two last week. This week, given a much needed week off. But now, Lexy is trying to get Autumn back into contention for the Adrenaline Championship through Fall St. Patrick, claiming she’s someone else.”

 

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 Lexy Chapel dressed in old Chapel Show gear, but wearing the same green mask with a four-leafed clover on it.

 

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel…”

 

Knots: “That’s definitely not Autumn.”

 

Sharper: “No, it’s Lexy and…wait…”

 

“Fall St. Patrick” does hand symbols that appear to be and FSP, but then we see Ravyn Taylor, dressed in Lexy Chapel’s clothes from earlier. Ravyn Taylor looks at Lexy, who is Fall St. Patrick, and Lexy tells Ravyn to play it up. Ravyn turns it on, pointing to Fall St. Patrick and flashing her lanyard and being more over the top than even Lexy would be. Autumn shakes her head as FSP heads to the ring. She enters the ring and hops onto the apron. She then enters through the ropes, looking at the ropes and waving them off. Ravyn picks up on this, starting to berate the ropes. FSP glares at her through the mask before turning back.

 

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

 

Knots: “So this is why Lexy said she knew Fall St. Patrick better than anyone.”

 

Sharper: “So Lexy Chapel is Fall St. Patrick, who we know was Autumn Valentine, and Ravyn Taylor is pretending to be Lexy Chapel.”

 

Knots: “You know, for someone who claims to be a target of a Russian conspiracy, there’s a lot of body doubles going around here.”

 

The bell sounds. Autumn looks at FSP and FSP walks over and extends her hand. Autumn looks at it. FSP tells her to shake it. She reluctantly does as Ravyn points.

 

Ravyn: “HANDSHAKING SOLVES ALL PROBLEMS!”

 

FSP ignores this as she whispers something to Autumn. They go to pull away before Autumn pulls FSP back in. The crowd looks on as Autumn can be clearly uncertain. FSP says something to her. She then goes to pull away again before Autumn pulls her back in.

 

Sharper: “Looks like they didn’t get the plan in place.”

 

Knots: “Well if the goal is to show FSP is worthy…and not Autumn Valentine, would that not mean she needs to pin Autumn.”

 

Sharper: “And this was just a random attempt of Lexy to get Syren some wins and it’s turning into this.”

 

Knots: “Come on Lexy, talk your wife down.”

 

Ravyn meanwhile, as Lexy Chapel, on the floor starts to point to herself, and the lanyard around her neck. She even walks up to the camera.

 

Ravyn: “See! Best manager. Totally best. Be totally jealous. Now presented by Lexy Chapel!”

 

Ravyn bounces a bit and smiles. She then turns, rolling her eyes a bit, before we see Autumn then taking FSP down with a hip toss. FSP holds her backside and Autumn turns as FSP then takes her over with an arm drag of her own. She whispers something to her as Autumn and FSP both get up. FSP then holds on and hugs her. They push to the ropes.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

FSP then lets go before then frantically pulling Autumn into the middle of the ring. Autumn then goes to trip FSP down and cover her.

 

1!

 

2!

 

FSP kicks out and rolls over to her stomach. Autumn looks at her, saying something to her before then letting go. She gets up as FSP gets up and moves to the ropes and then motions to the official to come over.

 

Sharper: “Lexy is now trying to get the official on board.”

 

Knots: “Maybe getting him in the plan may help. I’m sure, right!”

 

FSP says something and then stomps her feet in anger as the official says he won’t go along. Ravyn climbs onto the apron and looks at him and tries to get his attention. But as this happens, the crowd roars as Adam Brock runs through the crowd. He hops over the barricade. Autumn, who is leaning on the ropes, waiting for some resolution. Brock then climbs onto the apron. Autumn turns and Brock nails her as Lexy Chapel…I mean FSP turns back and Autumn falls into FSP and FSP rolls her up into a pin. Brock drops down as the official turns as FSP and Autumn brush into him. He turns to count.

 

Sharper: “Adam Brock from the crowd! Turnabout from Retribution! He just clocked Autumn!”

 

Knots: “And the impact caused FSP to roll her up into the ref!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Ravyn drops down and jogs around as Adam Brock backs away. The bell sounds. Brock then turns and looks in the ring, snapping at Lexy and Autumn, before climbing over the barricade and heading through the crowd.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Fall St. Patrick!”

 

Autumn turns and rolls over as Lexy Chapel, as FSP, rolls off and looks at Autumn. She then yells at Ravyn. Ravyn looks at Brock as she then rolls into the ring. FSP gets up as Ravyn, as Lexy Chapel, raises her arm. FSP smiles and does more hand gestures as Autumn looks at Adam Brock, clearly upset.

 

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel trying to make the best of this, but thanks to Adam Brock, Autumn Valentine just lost to her own just made alter-ego…played by Lexy Chapel!”

 

Knots: “Did he do her a favour or not?”

 

Sharper: “Maybe did Lexy one!”

 

Brock continues to walk off as Autumn gets up and Lexy Chapel, as FSP, runs over to Autumn to try and comfort her while Ravyn Taylor, as Lexy Chapel, stands in the corner, shaking 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 and a still for Glory Braddock vs. Gavin Taylor follow.

 

Sharper: “And it’s main event tonight. A former World Champion and a runner-up in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. They clash, next, here on Breakdown!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Autumn Valentine clearly annoyed as Lexy Chapel tries to calm her down. Ravyn, still in Lexy Chapel gear, goes to the white board in the room, starting to write random scribbles on it, clearly being supportive.

 

Autumn: “What was that?”

 

Lexy: “Okay, so that’s not how we drew it up-“

 

Autumn: “Drew it up? We didn’t have a plan until we got out there!”

 

Lexy: “Okay, so I needed to figure it out. And it worked out. Fall St. Patrick is a future star, and you…we’ll have you murder Adam Brock. Brock…totally a Russian name-“

 

Autumn: “I don’t need the conspiracy crap here. He’s just ticked off that he couldn’t get the job done. You know…like me. We have a lot in common!”

 

Lexy: “Okay, okay…just relax. We need to figure this out. I’ve got plans for Syren, and for you-“

 

Ravyn: “Me…”

 

Lexy: “I won’t tell you anything!”

 

Ravyn: “Would a superkick help here?”

 

Autumn: “You’re not helping!”

 

The scene cuts away.

 

Glory Braddock vs. Gavin Taylor

 

The lights around the arena begin to flicker as "Whoa Is Me" by Down With Webster starts to play over the arena.

Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
See me decked out from my head to my toe
Whoa is me
I'm so whoa
Everywhere I go I'm a one man show

And the song continues...

The crowd cheers as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is your main event of the evening, scheduled for onefall with TV time remaining. First, on his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, he is The All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Say whoa (whoa)
The more I feel it whoa (whoa)
The more I need it whoa (whoa)
You say whoa
Whoa is me
I'm so whoa

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger. He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope.

The song continues...

I cheated to get what I got
Stepped all over you self for my spot
I bet you I'm winning, I bet that you're not
I bet you don't see me, I bet you get caught

Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches for his opponent.

 

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor always a tough match and he’s still trying to get things figured out, but this match, the tenor of it is very different as Glory Braddock may be, as we saw with Kelsai Adamson, distracted.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, no update on Brittany Lohan. Nor Amelia Blythe.”

 

The first chords of "Immortal" by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play over the PA system...

Phillips: “His opponent, from London, England, she is The British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!!
 
Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million bucks and grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.

I come alive at the second of midnight
So I can fly when the world is asleep
You scream and howl as I'm taking the first bite
Blood on my tongue tastes of eternity

People will come and go
Some stories never told
They bury me down below
But I'll never die
'Cause I'm immortal
Yes, immortal

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

 

Sharper: “And expected, Glory Braddock out here alone. Brittany Lohan being thrown off the rampway by Chance Owens in the skirmish that happened earlier.”

 

Knots: “She’s got to focus though. We don’t know if SCW is going to let Twisted & Sadistic jump back to the front. So you win. You focus on winning. You control what you can control.”

 

Sharper: “Both Gavin and Glory take that idea to heart.”

 

The bell sounds as Glory Braddock stretches out a bit. She and Gavin circle and lock up in the middle of the ring. Gavin turns into a side headlock. Glory reaches around and pulls Gavin back into the ropes. She fires her him. Gavin bounces off and shoulders Glory down. Gavin runs into the ropes. Glory drops down in front of him. Gavin hops over and bounces off the other side. Glory gets up and leapfrogs over Gavin. Gavin bounces off the other side and Glory hits an arm drag. Both get up and Glory hits a hip toss. Gavin pushes Glory off with his boots. She rolls back. Both get up and Glory walks into a Gavin Taylor dropkick. The crowd cheers and Gavin goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

Glory kicks out. Both get up and Glory chops Gavin. The crowd woos. She then kicks him in the ribs and goes to whip him into the corner. Gavin spins through and sends Glory in. Glory hits chest first and Gavin rolls her up in a roll-up pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Glory kicks out. The crowd ohs as Glory rolls out of the ring, holding her chest. Gavin looks over.

 

Sharper: “And just like that. Gavin with a big opportunity early. Almost got the win.”

 

Knots: “Glory went hard chest first. And wasn’t ready. Air just shoved out of her and she realized it.”

 

Sharper: “To the floor. And Gavin watching.”

 

Glory catches her breath, smacking the apron in anger. (1) She walks around a bit before Gavin runs over and jumps through and hits a diving dropkick through the ropes, knocking Glory back and hard into the barricade. The crowd ohs. Gavin hooks the middle and bottom ropes and smirks as the crowd cheers. He slides through. (1) He then walks over to Glory and drags her up and turns and rolls her back into the ring. (2) Gavin slides in after. Glory rolls over and gets up and Gavin hits another dropkick. Glory hits the mat. Gavin goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Glory kicks out. Gavin rolls off. Glory rolls over and moves to the corner. Gavin follows up and grabs her, but Glory kicks him in the stomach and then again before then grabbing him and spinning him into the corner. Glory chops him. The crowd woos. She then hits a European uppercut. Gavin snaps back, walking out of the corner.

 

Sharper: “Glory just using those hard strikes to get Gavin on his back foot.”

 

Knots: “Took after Brittany. Not like the right hand she drilled Kelsai Adamson with earlier.”

 

Glory Braddock follows up with a hard right. Gavin stumbles back to the corner. Glory then grabs him and drags him out before then hitting a snap suplex. Gavin rolls over and starts to get up. Glory runs into the ropes and bounces off and then jumps up and hits a running facebuster. Gavin rolls over and holds his face. She then turns and hits a knee drop before going for the pin.

 

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Gavin kicks out. Glory turns and grabs the arm of Gavin and locks it into an armbar. Gavin winces as Glory holds on. Gavin slowly gets his feet under him and slowly gets up to his feet. Glory then wrenches the arm and shoulders Gavin in the shoulder. Gavin knees Glory in the ribs and then lifts her up, but Glory pushes herself up and flips through, landing on her feet. Gavin turns and goes for a clothesline. Glory ducks and spins through. Gavin turns around and Glory hits a jawbreaker. Gavin falls back into the corner. Glory then gets up and runs at him and hits a spinning heel kick. She goes up and over and onto the apron. Gavin falls forward and to the mat. Glory then climbs up to the top rope. She looks down at Gavin and Gavin then rolls over and falls into the top rope. Glory lands hard. She grimaces in pain.

 

Sharper: “And Gavin managing to fight up. Glory got enough of that kick to get him down, but not enough to keep him there long enough.”

 

Knots: “And just a bad landing. You generally don’t like to land crotch first anywhere – male or female!”

 

Gavin then moves over to her and pulls her up before grabbing her and pressing her up only to launch her forward, causing her to land chest first into the mat. She pops up to her knees and Gavin runs past her, bouncing off and hitting the All-Starmaker. He turns and hooks the leg.

 

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Glory gets her shoulder up. Gavin rolls off. He then starts to get up as Glory rolls over. Gavin grabs her and pulls her in and hooks her head. He then throws her arm over his head and hoists her up and drops her head first over his knee. The crowd ohs. Gavin then gets up and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Glory and dives off for a huge elbow drop, but Glory gets her knees up. Gavin pops up, holding his arm and rolling over. He fights back up and Glory then gets up and grabs his arm, taking him down with a Fujiwara armbar takedown. She pulls back.

 

Sharper: “Glory taking advantage of the potentially injured arm of Gavin Taylor. The Fujiwara armbar!”

 

Knots: “And just pulling back on the arm. Gavin…you may want to think about the long term. What about the Gavin Taylor Lariat!”

 

Sharper: “He’s just focusing on not tapping out! The arm being hyper-extended!”

 

Gavin yells in pain as Glory pulls back. Gavin reaches around with his free arm and his legs, starting to slide for the ropes. He moves bit by bit over as the crowd looks on. Gavin inches closer and manages to grab the bottom rope.

 

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Glory lets go and rolls off. Gavin rolls over, holding his arm in pain. He looks around as Glory turns back and stomps him in the shoulder. He stomps him again and again, adding to the damage. Gavin moves to the apron. Glory then reaches through and grabs him and pulls him up, but Gavin manages to get a hard right in before grabbing Glory’s head and hitting the Cubic Zirconium Cutter on the apron. The crowd ohs as Gavin shakes out his arm.

 

Sharper: “And Gavin with some desperation. Glory dropped on the apron.”

 

Knots: “That’ll buy you some time to remember how a normal arm feels.”

 

Gavin slowly pulls himself up while Glory rolls to the apron, holding onto the bottom rope to prevent dropping to the floor. She then slowly gets up and Gavin then turns as he hits a shoot kick to the thigh and then one to the side. Glory winces. Gavin goes for another and Glory catches it. She then hits a leg trip. Gavin lands on the apron. Glory then steps through and locks in a sharpshooter on the apron. Gavin yells out.

 

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Glory lets go and collapses as Gavin rolls to the floor. He rolls over in pain. (1) Glory slowly pulls himself up. Gavin grimaces and starts to fight off before Glory turns. (2) She then steps forward and flips off, hitting the Prankster’s Paradise off the apron onto Gavin on the floor. (1)

 

Sharper: “First the sharpshooter on the apron. Gavin’s back now hurting and then the Prankster’s Paradise on the floor!”

 

Knots: “You’d almost think someone pissed her off earlier tonight and she’s proving herself. How’s that looking Kelsai?”

 

Glory rolls over and looks around. Gavin remains down. (2) Glory then grabs Gavin and drags him up. (3) She turns and rolls him into the ring. Glory slides in and Gavin slowly gets up and Glory runs over behind him and hooks him up and hits a bridging German suplex.

 

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Gavin gets his shoulder up. Glory lets go. Gavin turns and slowly gets up and Glory runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits a running basement dropkick. Gavin falls to his back. Glory exits to the apron. She climbs to the top rope. Glory then looks down at Gavin and hits the London Plunge. She hooks the leg.

 

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Gavin gets his shoulder up. Glory rolls off and looks around. She then walks over and grabs him and pulls him up to his feet. Glory then wrenches the arm and whips him into the ropes. Gavin bounces off and Glory jumps up and goes for the In Excelsis Dio, but Gavin catches her. He throws her forward and goes for the Gavin Taylor Lariat. The crowd roars, but boos as Glory ducks. Gavin hits the ropes and bounces off and Glory jumps up and locks in the Shekinah Glory!

 

Sharper: “Gavin caught! Glory locking in the Shekinah Glory!”

 

Knots: “Gavin’s fighting! He’s fighting!”

 

Gavin reaching around and struggling as he then tries to stop Glory. He then grabs her by the legs and tries to lift her up for a powerbomb, but Glory then shifts her legs and Gavin falls to a knee, the Shekinah Glory fully locked in. Gavin starts to fade and drops to the side. Glory keeps the hold on as the official checks on Gavin. A few moments pass before he calls for the bell. The crowd roars. The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Glory Braddock!”

 

Braddock holds on for a moment longer before letting go and rolling over.

 

Sharper: “And Braddock defeats Gavin Taylor with the submission!”

 

Braddock rolls off and gets up.

 

Sharper: “Braddock with a big win. In this chaotic night, she stands tall to end things here on Breakdown!”

 

Knots: “And maybe that’s the point she’s making. Her and Lohan…proven. You want to face the best, that clause shouldn’t matter. The Seekers…to them, aren’t ready.”

 

Sharper: “That’s going to be up to Light in the Darkness and more importantly, CHBK and SCW management. But Glory, despite the chaos, showing what she can do. Tapping out the All-Star.”

 

Knots: “Oh yeah…she’s still Glory Braddock.”

 

Sharper: “What a night from Seattle. We’re out of time for Breakdown. We’ll see you next week! Good night everyone!”

 

Braddock celebrates in the ring as the scene fades to black…