Breakdown - May 11, 2011

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

A shot of Syren holding the SCW Women’s Championship, followed by a shot of CHBK hitting a Bittersweet Ending on one individual, before turning a shot of Jason Zero hitting a spear on Brian Kinney from Rise to Greatness a few years ago, before turning into a shot of Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Star on James Exeter.

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

The SCW logo then appears on the screen before evaporating into smoke and the scene fades to black.

MAIN SHOW:

The opening strums of “Rescue Me” by Buckcherry plays as the Breakdown logo flies past the screen before we see a shot of Jake Starr holding the SCW Championship over his head. This is followed by a shot of Brittany Lohan locking in the From California with Love before freezing and flying past the screen. We see a shot of Katie Steward posing on the rampway before freezing and flying past the screen. This is followed by a shot of Rachel Foxx pulling on a barbed wire wrapped bat stuck on Dillusion’s hair and then ripping away as Dillusion smiles from the sudden pain, before freezing and flying at the screen.

“You can't erase this deep inside of me
I know I'm not a sight to see
But baby, I'm alive.”

We see Dillusion hitting Anthony Wallace with a hard right hand before freezing and flying at the screen. A shot of Jason Zero dropping Sasha Drachewych with the Chaos Theory is shown before freezing and flying at the screen. A quick shot of David Helms holding the SCW World Championship over his head, before switching to a shot of Gable Winchester and Stacy Kissinger standing together, followed by a shot of Thorn hitting the Griever’s Bane on someone is shown, followed by a shot of CHBK standing in a suit in the ring, all freezing in mid-motion and flying at the screen.

“I cherish the love and
I cherish the life that's inside of me
And I know I'm not a sight to see
But baby, I'm alive.”

Shots of Gigi Steward and Syren looking at each other, standing across the ring from each other, followed by showing Lucas Knight hitting someone with the UKOD, and followed by a shot of Shawn Winters hitting the Graven Image on Greg Cherry are all shown before freezing and flying past the screen. A shot of the former SCW Tag Team Champions, Karnivale, are shown, posing with the titles before flying past the screen.

“Won't you come and rescue me?
Separate myself from me
Maybe I'm too blind to see
Save my life, rescue me.”

Several shots of various SCW competitors, new and old, including Anthony Wallace, Mike Harrison, Thorn & David Helms, Lucas Knight, Karnivale, Ducky, Warren James, James Evans & Katelyn Buehler, Infamous and others all fly past the screen before ending with the SCW Breakdown logo flying into the screen.

The scene then switches to the inside of New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana where spotlights circle the arena before pyro shoots out from the entrance way on both sides and around the big screen before coming to a stop. The crowd erupts in cheers as the cameras pan the audience, showing the crowd, cheering and waving their signs, hoping to get onto camera. Spotlights circle the arena before we sweep down to ringside.

Sharper: “Welcome everyone to Breakdown as we come to you from New Orleans on a night where the SCW United States Championship will be on the line as tag partners face off here tonight. Masquerade and Shilo Valiant will do battle!”

The cameras show the crowd some more before cutting to ringside and showing the Breakdown announce team.

Sharper: “Hello again everybody. I’m Adam Sharper, alongside Donovan Kayl and Jim Dawson and Breakdown promises to be off the charts here tonight. As mentioned, the United States Championship will be on the line, but that’s not all.”

Dawson: “Yeah. We know, for fact, two big names are going to be here tonight. CHBK will be here to finally respond to Jason Zero, but that’s not all. Shorty Jr. is going to be here tonight. When and where for him, we don’t know, but Rachel Foxx wants to get her hands on him.”

Sharper: “What other surprises may be have, but while we have some big confrontations, we have a huge match to kick it off.”

Kayl: “Yeah. No doubt. Kiss-Chester said they were going to try and turn the attention of Infamous away from David Helms along with Thorn. Well, we’re kicking off Breakdown with a HUGE tag team match as Kiss-Chester takes on Lucas Knight and Christy Matthews!”

The Order of Chaos (Lucas Knight & Christy Matthews) vs. Kiss-Chester (Stacy Kissinger & Gable Winchester)

The video screen shows the words “Who is that man?”…a wall of blue comes up next after the words dissolve and comes up with four options one below the other, reading 1) Santa, 2) Darth Vader, 3) Bulbasaur, 4) Gable Winchester. A spotlight shines throughout the arena as a ticking clock shows on the screen next to the options before a flashing light starts glowing on the clear answer, and the crowds start to chant as the clock reaches zero and then explodes, followed by a barrage of pyros as Gable Winchester appears on the top of the ramp, stepping from foot to foot rapidly, with a microphone in hand, he lifts his arms up and down, smiling as he yells into the microphone.

“I CAN’T HEAR YOU!”

The words “Gable Time” appear on the screen now and flashes of his various matches in SCW scroll by as the sound of a violin playing a random tune can be heard before it phases out and “Fever” By Bullet For My Valentine hits finally on the airwaves, Gable drops the microphone on the floor at the top of the ramp. He turns back as Stacy Kissinger walks out and straightens out her elbow pad before looking to Gable. Gable smiles as the two start to walk down the rampway. The many fans of Gable shout his name as he makes his way to the ring, high fiving as many people as he can, as Stacy does the same before both slide into the ring and take to the top rope. Gable runs a hand through his wild dreadlocks, beaming out with joy at the fans showing their support as Stacy just looks around. She drops down as does Gable and the two look to each other as they meet up in their corner.

Sharper: “Kiss-Chester still reeling from the loss of the World Tag Team Championship to the hands of Dark Fantasy at Riding the Lightning. But talk about making a firm statement. You win this match, you have to be considered the favourite.”

Kayl: “Well for a group that talks so much about competition and earning shots, especially when it comes to them talking ad naseum about how much THEY deserve, you’d think they may be willing to give a rematch to the former champions. But wait...I forgot....they really don’t give a damn about half of the crap they spew!”

The arena’s lights dim down with a crimson hue, then without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill give one of his most famous speeches all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...

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

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

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

Suddenly “Indestructible” By Disturbed hit’s over the P.A System causing the crowd to erupt into a sea of boo’s as they know who is about to make their presence felt tonight. The spotlights focus high up in the crowd where we find two figures up in the cheap seats, one standing in a black robe and hood with his arms outstretched in a mock crucifix pose while woman kneels at his feet with a red robe and hood, also striking the same pose. As the music continues the woman jumps to her feet and we see under the hood the face of Christy Matthews as the duo are joined by Lucas Knight and Christopher Richter. Richter takes the lead down the steps toward the ring, clearing out the fans from their path as they go and allowing the first two down to the ring while the fans all pat or try to touch Lucas, who pushes their hands away angrily. As they reach ringside they vault the guard rail one by one and Richter remains standing at ringside as Christy Matthews climbs the turnbuckles, striking the mock crucifix pose again proudly while the other hooded figure rolls in to the ring and strikes the pose underneath her, pulling back the hood to reveal the smirking face of Pete Ebdon. Meanwhile Lucas rolls in to the ring and climbs the opposite turnbuckles, raising his arms to the fans before flipping off a group who boo him. Christy removes her robe, handing it to Ebdon who rolls out of the ring while Christy drops to a seated position in the corner of the ring and Lucas approaches her, kneeling next to her to talk to her.

Sharper: “We have not seen the Order of Chaos, Lucas Knight and Christy Matthews team in a long time.”

Dawson: “A couple of months if we’re correct.”

Kayl: “But what tends to happen when they do team up? Bad things. Injuries. They are dangerous. But they also are vindictive.”

Sharper: “That is true. Every time they team up in SCW, they make a statement. And if I’m Stacy Kissinger or Gable Winchester I’m going to do anything I can to make sure that statement never gets made.”

The bell sounds and Kissinger and Winchester talk for a moment before Kissinger stays in the ring. Matthews stands up from the corner and looks at Lucas. Lucas steps in as Christy exits and Lucas smirks as he pulls on the top rope. Kissinger walks around the ring. Lucas then walks out and Kissinger looks at him and the two start to move towards each other before Lucas quickly knees her in the ribs. He wastes no time knocking her down to the mat with a hard double axe handle to the back, knocking her down. She starts to get up on her hands and knees and Lucas kicks her hard in the ribs. Stacy rolls onto her back and Lucas turns and stomps her in the face. Kissinger rolls over and starts to get up and Lucas grabs her as she reaches for the tag. Lucas smirks at Gable as he pulls her back and clubs her in the back. Kissinger turns and falls over to the ropes. Lucas then grabs her and whips her across the ring. Kissinger bounces off the ropes and Lucas goes to lift her up, but Kissinger spins through. She then stops behind Lucas and jumps forward for a bulldog, but Lucas pushes her off. Kissinger bounces off the ropes and Lucas lowers his head a bit too soon only for Kissinger to kick him in the chest. Lucas pops up and Kissinger jumps forward and takes him down with a diving clothesline.

Dawson: “Kissinger getting back in this now as Lucas Knight was more just keeping on her.”

Sharper: “You’re going to do what you want to do. But the main thing may be to isolate. Lucas already showed a bit of that. Kissinger was getting close to Gable and Lucas wants to keep Stacy in there. The person you wear down the most obviously can’t keep kicking out. You then have to worry about one fresh person instead of two.”

Kissinger gets up and Lucas pulls himself up. Kissinger nails him with a forearm and then another before kicking him in the ribs. Kissinger turns and whips Lucas into a neutral corner. Lucas hits the corner and Kissinger runs after him and hits a running knee into the ribs of Lucas Knight. Knight winces and Kissinger grabs Lucas and drags him out before snapmaring him down before forcing him to the mat and going for the pin.

Lucas kicks out. He starts to roll over and Kissinger gets up. Lucas gets to his knees and Kissinger dropkicks him in the back of the head. He falls forward and Kissinger gets up and grabs Lucas by the arm. She starts to drag him towards the Kiss-Chester corner. Lucas tries to resist, but Kissinger kicks him in the face. Lucas falls to the mat and Kissinger tags in Gable Winchester. He climbs up to the top rope as the crowd cheers and jumps off, driving his knee into the back of Lucas’s head. Lucas rolls over in pain and rolls right to the floor.

Sharper: “Knee drop! Right to the back of the head!”

Kayl: “That’s going to be a hell of a headache! Shame he got out of the ring!”

He holds the back of his head as he walks around. Gable gets up and smiles as Kissinger spins around the ringpost. Gable then walks over and tags her back in again. The crowd cheers and Lucas turns around as Kissinger then dives off the apron and takes him down with a clothesline. The crowd cheers and Kissinger gets up and looks around as the referee starts to count. (1)

Sharper: “And Kissinger goes off the apron! This crowd firmly behind Kiss-Chester!”

Dawson: “Kissinger saw a chance for attack and spun around the ringpost and bam! Quick tag. Kiss-Chester has the early advantage!”

Kissinger looks over at Lucas and grabs him as Ebdon looks around from the far ringpost. Gable just glares at him from the corner and Kissinger rolls him into the ring. Kissinger then hops up onto the apron and then climbs into the ring before going for the pin.

Christy enters and breaks it up. She backs up as the crowd gives a mixed reaction. She then exits the ring, grabbing her tag rope as Lucas stirs. Kissinger gets up as well and tags in Gable. Gable quickly slingshots himself into the ring before running over to Lucas and nailing him with a sliding elbow drop. The crowd cheers. Lucas rolls over. Gable then turns and stomps him in the head. He grabs Lucas and lifts him up before scooping him up, but Lucas rakes the eyes of Gable and lands behind him. He then grabs him before hitting the Hail Britannia as the crowd boos. Gable rolls over in pain and Lucas gets up. He then shakes out his head before walking over and stomping at Gable. He stomps him again and again before placing his foot on the throat of Gable and pulls up on the ropes for added leverage. He then nods to Christy as the referee calls for the break. Christy tags himself in and Lucas then lets go and steps back and Christy smiles before jumping up and hitting a double stomp to Gable’s head as it lays on the apron. The crowd ohs and Gable rolls into the ring, holding his head, rolling around in pain. Lucas then walks over to the corner and exits as Christy enters the ring.

Sharper: “And Christy Matthews enters this match legally for the first time, by nearly caving in the skull of Gable Winchester!”

Kayl: “Yeah and people want to say she’s been changed and people are getting behind her. She just tried to end a career right there. I’m sorry. I just don’t buy it. It’s the same package. It’s the same actions. It’s the same intent. Just because she couldn’t handle a loss, we have to feel sorry for her.”

Dawson: “Well that’s your opinion. She may just be trying to win a match. Are you telling me you never tried to knock someone out...or injure their ribs with your spear?”

Kayl: “If that happened, I’d take it. But I was looking to win a match, not end someone’s career. How many times has Christy tried?”

Sharper: “Well that aside, she is still with Infamous, but Lucas Knight has been the one doing a lot of the bending of the rules thus far.”

Christy walks over to Gable and grabs him by the head as he just tries to cover up, but Christy throws him back with a snap suplex and goes for the pin.

Gable kicks out. He rolls over, still holding his head and Christy grabs him and starts to lift him up before pushing him into a neutral corner. She then kicks him in the thigh before spin kicking him in the ribs before kicking him hard in the chest. The crowd ohs from the impact. Christy then grabs Gable and whips him across the ring. Christy runs after him and Gable jumps to the middle turnbuckle and jumps up and over Christy. Christy turns around and Gable kicks her in the ribs before gutwrench suplexing her out of the corner. The crowd cheers. Christy starts to get up and Gable gets up and watches her before jumping up and taking her down with a leg lariat. He then goes for the pin.

Christy kicks out, just as Lucas enters and pulls Gable off of Christy. Lucas backs up as Stacy goes to enter. Gable then gets up and goes to go to the Kiss-Chester corner, but Christy hooks the leg and pulls him down before getting up and pulling him away. Gable reaches forward and Stacy tries to go for the tag, but can’t reach. Christy then manages to get up before lifting Gable’s leg up and driving it into the mat. Gable rolls over in pain and starts to stir. Christy quickly grabs him and lifts him up before taking him down with a Russian leg sweep. Christy turns and tags in Lucas. Lucas climbs up to the top rope. He then sits on the top turnbuckle as Christy walks to the middle of the ring before running back and over Gable and jumping up. Lucas catches her before hoisting her up as if going for a powerbomb and then throwing her down onto Gable. The crowd ohs and Christy rolls over and exits the ring.

Sharper: “Fall from Grace! Powerbomb senton onto Gable!”

Dawson: “All of the air has been forced out of him!”

Lucas then goes for the pin.

Kissinger enters and makes the save. Kissinger then starts to back up as Lucas gets up. Kissinger exits as Gable winces. Lucas then turns and grabs Gable and lifts him up. He then nails him with a hard right and Gable just falls over to his knees. Lucas smiles as he grabs him again and nails him with another hard right and Gable stumbles over to the corner. Lucas then grabs him and whips him across the ring. Gable hits the opposite corner. Lucas then runs after him, but Gable gets his boot up. Lucas stumbles back and Gable then jumps up and nails him with a jumping enziguri. The crowd ohs and Lucas just falls to the mat. Gable turns and falls over. The crowd just cheers.

Sharper: “Gable takes down Lucas with the huge enziguri!”

Kayl: “Great timing. Can he now do anything with it?!”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but we need to take a commercial break here. Can Kiss-Chester get back into this? We’ll find out. This match continues when we return!”

The camera focuses on both men as they writhe on the mat and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Gable Winchester suddenly throwing Lucas Knight over with a release German suplex.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and Gable Winchester just launched Lucas Knight with a German suplex!”

Kayl: “Tag! Go for the tag!”

Dawson: “I think that’s what’s on his and everyone else’s mind!”

The crowd cheers as Gable Winchester rolls over and gets up. He then turns and looks at Kissinger before walking over and tagging her in. He then turns as Kissinger enters to huge cheers. Kissinger and Gable both go to Lucas and both launch him into the ropes. Lucas bounces off the ropes and Kissinger takes him down with a drop toe hold, only for Gable to catch him and drop him with a DDT. The crowd ohs and cheers and Gable stands up as Kissinger goes for the pin, rolling Lucas over. Gable then starts to stand guard.

Knight gets his shoulder up and the crowd ohs. Gable exits the ring after being prompted to by the referee. Kissinger gets up and grabs Lucas and drags him up. She then knees him in the ribs before whipping him into the ropes. Lucas falls over and into the ropes. Kissinger then runs forward and Christy walks over towards him and Kissinger stops. The crowd boos and Kissinger then grabs Lucas and pulls him away from the ropes and Knight manages to roll over and push Kissinger off with his feet. Kissinger falls back and Knight tags in Christy. Christy enters the ring and runs at Kissinger only for Kissinger to lift her up and back drop her over.

Sharper: “And Christy is back in. But Kissinger is ready for her!”

Dawson: “Back dropped in the middle of the ring. Christy thought she may have an opening!”

Kayl: “And that all after Christy walked towards Lucas on the apron, away from her tag rope and Kissinger stopped so Christy wouldn’t have a free shot there!”

Christy gets back up and Kissinger kicks her in the ribs before grabbing her by the head and taking her down with a neckbreaker. Kissinger follows up with a pin.

Christy kicks out. She rolls over and Kissinger looks up. She then grabs Christy and starts to lift her up. Kissinger nails her with a forearm and then another before pushing her into the ropes. Kissinger kicks her in the shin before going to whip her across the ring. Christy however spins through and Kissinger bounces off the ropes. Christy attempts a clothesline, but Kissinger ducks. She bounces off the other spin and Christy turns and nails her with a spin kick to the jaw. Kissinger hits the mat and rolls over before getting up and Christy quickly grabs her by the head before kneeing her in the ribs. Kissinger winces and spins around. Christy then hoists her up and down with a back suplex. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Christy sits up. She then starts to get up as Kissinger rolls over and reaches for the ropes. Christy walks around a bit before grabbing Kissinger and dragging her up. Christy then throws her chest first into the corner before jumping up and dropkicking her in the back. Kissinger stumbles back and Christy school boys her up.

Kissinger kicks out. She then rolls over as Christy looks up. She then grabs Kissinger and continues to her attack.

Dawson: “Kissinger being stalled by the offense of Christy Matthews.”

Sharper: “Christy has had the best chance to really be the freshest this late in the match. Lucas Knight took a lot of the beating.”

Kayl: “That’s helping her now, but Kissinger still fighting. Gable wants back in too. This is a big match for those two.”

Christy chops her in the back and the crowd woos as Kissinger falls to the ropes. Christy spins her around and then turns and whips her into the ropes. Kissinger bounces off the ropes and Christy jumps up for a hurricanrana only for Kissinger to fall forward with a powerbomb. Kissinger then falls forward for a pin.

Lucas dives in and breaks it up. Gable enters before Lucas backs up and exits. The referee tells him to get back and Gable exits and Kissinger gets up. She then grabs Christy and starts to lift her up only for Christy to push herself away, causing Kissinger to fall into the corner of Winchester. Winchester is tagged in and Christy falls to the ropes and Lucas tags himself in. Lucas enters and Winchester sees through it and drills Lucas with a running crossbody. The crowd roars and Winchester then nails Lucas with several hard rights to the jaw. He then gets up as Christy walks over and Winchester grabs her only to take her up and over with an overhead T-bone suplex. Gable gets up as Lucas starts to stir and Gable kicks him in the ribs, causing him to stumble back to a neutral corner.

Sharper: “Gable Winchester coming in and immediately quickening the pace more so.”

Kayl: “Smart move. Christy and Lucas are not as fresh as they were. Gable has had a chance to rest. Force them to think too quickly and make a mistake!”

Gable kicks him again and then grabs him and runs him out of the corner with a facebuster. He then turns around only for Christy Matthews to jump up and drive him into the mat with the hurricanrana driver. The crowd ohs and Christy Matthews starts to get up. The referee calls for her to exit the ring, but Kissinger enters and she runs over and nails Christy with a hard right, knocking her back. The crowd cheers and Kissinger nails her again. She then turns and whips her across the ring. Kissinger goes to run after her, but Lucas gets up lifts Kissinger up onto his shoulders. The crowd roars and Kissinger tries to fight out, but Christy turns before springboarding to the top rope only to dive back with a missile dropkick to the chest of Kissinger, knocking her back with the Tower of London. The crowd ohs and then boos as Kissinger hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. Christy and Lucas then turn and look at Gable as he starts to get up. Gable stumbles to feet, holding onto the ropes for balance.

Dawson: “And now this is bad for Gable Winchester!”

Kayl: “Kissinger is down. She may be done.”

Sharper: “Christy and Lucas are just stalking Gable!”

Kayl: “And you guys say she’s changed?!”

Gable gets up and turns around and Lucas and Christy both lunge forward and kick him in the ribs. Lucas then gutwrenches him up as Christy backs up and turns to the ropes. He goes to drop Gable down, but Christy bounces off the ropes only for Gable to flip down, land on his feet before launching Lucas up and flapjacking him into Christy, causing the two to collide in the ring. Christy falls back and Lucas starts to get back up. Gable Winchester grabs him from behind and lifts him up and throws him back with a back suplex. Christy pulls herself up and Gable Winchester turns and lunges before drilling her with a superkick, knocking Christy through the ropes and to the floor. The crowd roars and Gable turns and grabs Lucas Knight. Kissinger stirs before on the floor as Gable lifts Lucas up and lifts him up for the Running Wild, but Lucas manages to block it and kick out of it before grabbing Gable and rolling him up into a pin.

The crowd roars and boos as Lucas falls back. Gable rolls over and holds his head. Kissinger just looks up and starts to slowly stirs. Ebdon however enters the ring and walks over to Knight and raises his arm in victory. Christy rolls in afterwards and we then see Kissinger roll in and look up at them.

Dawson: “Lucas Knight rolls up Gable Winchester and manages to win this!”

Sharper: “But back and forth. Both teams putting it all on the line...but it may not be done yet!”

Dawson: “Both sides are lining up almost. It’s as if they are making sure no one tries anything.”

Lucas continues to celebrate a bit before we then hear the eerie sound of something tapping against glass. After a few moments there comes a whisper in the sound of a woman’s voice of one short, iconic word – “NEVERMORE”. With that “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes blasts across the PA system as the lights come back up again and the screens fill with text.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

After a few moments the curtains part and Ravyn Taylor makes her way out on to the stage. The crowd boos as Syren also then follows Ravyn and the two look down at the ring. Kissinger glances back and Gable gets up and the two stand ready to fight in either direction. Ravyn Taylor and Syren continue on their way to the ring before Ravyn stops at the mats, her music fades out and she begins to talk into her microphone.

Kayl: “Great...she’s out here.”

Ravyn: “Oh Gable...and Stacy....how close....yet how far. But see, I’ve come out here not to mock you for your lack of prowess in the ring tonight or your inability to indentify that chink in the armour of Infamous tonight. Oh no....see, tonight, I figured I would come out here and let you know of my decision with regards to that little challenge that the so-called heroes of SCW put out to Infamous on Ammo. You know the one...Thorn, and you two, against Infamous.”

Ravyn smiles as the crowd boos.

Ravyn: “Now, Gable, Stacy...and I assume Thorn is watching...I hope David Helms is watching too. It’s valiant that you guys think that you can just insert yourself into the little discussion David and I are having, but that’s alright. I’m willing to at least entertain this notion and really, it’s getting enjoyable finding ways to humiliate you all repeatedly. So, Gable....Stacy....THORN!....consider your challenge accepted...by at least Syren and myself.”

The crowd cheers as Gable and Kissinger just smile a bit before Gable glances back at Ebdon, Knight and Matthews.

Kayl: “What about the third guy!”

Ravyn: “Now for the third member....I have yet to pose that to people within Infamous. Maybe Lucas...you’d like to prove that you can get the job done.”

Lucas just glares at Ravyn.

Ravyn: “Or Christy may want to take great measure to symbolically get over her loss to Helms at Retribution. Or maybe Alex....better known to you all as CHBK would want to just come back to show Thorn he really never accomplished anything in the Thunderdome! But that response....it will come soon....but until then....perhaps we should fulfill our position in this little feud of ours.”

Ravyn smirks before Syren looks a bit uncertain and Lucas Knight then runs over and kicks Gable in the ribs, knocking her back. Christy hesitates a bit as Ravyn then slides into the ring. Syren slowly gets in too and Ebdon runs over and knees Kissinger in the ribs. He nails her again before Christy walks over and kicks Kissinger in the ribs. Kissinger stumbles back and Christy and Ebdon work over Kissinger as she tries to throw forearms to protect herself. Gable meanwhile trades blows with Lucas before Ravyn enters the ring and nails Gable with a clubbing blow to the back. Syren just remains on the floor.

Sharper: “Infamous striking! They are going after Kiss-Chester here!”

Dawson: “Playing their role, she said. Give me a break. This wasn’t necessary!”

Kayl: “Yeah and look! Christy is right in there. Everyone saying she’s changed. She hasn’t. She goes right along with what Infamous has done.”

Sharper: “Maybe she could be that third individual in the match. She’s been through a lot and that would rectify that psychological emotion she’s dealing with.”

The crowd boos as Gable starts to cover up as Lucas and Ravyn actually work together. Syren glances back before we then see Thorn run out from the back, with huge cheers from the crowd. Harmony Fisher is a few feet behind him and the two run down before Syren rolls into the ring. Thorn slides in and gets up before running over to Lucas and nailing him with a hard forearm and then nailing Ebdon with a hard right before kicking Christy in the ribs. Ravyn turns and goes to leave, but Harmony grabs her by the hair and pulls her in before nailing her with a hard right. Syren gets up and quickly grabs Harmony and nails her from behind after she hits Ravyn and Syren nails her with several forearms before Thorn grabs Syren and spins her around. The crowd roars and Thorn just shakes his head before Lucas Knight gets up and drills Thorn with a vicious boot to the side of the head.

Sharper: “And Thorn went after Syren, but Lucas cuts him off! You could say Syren started this all. She was the one that was Helms side and Ravyn has manipulated her the most to really make this Dark Fantasy against David Helms! Thorn being Helms best friend obviously would know the whole story!”

Dawson: “And this is just going bad for Winchester, Kissinger, Thorn and Fisher.”

Thorn starts to stir and Lucas walks over and mounts him before nailing him with repeated blows to the head as Christy gets up. Kissinger tries to fight back and nails Syren with a hard right and then spins around before nailing Ebdon. Ryan Watson runs down from the back to join the fray and slides in. He goes after Kissinger as Gable gets up and quickly knocks down Ravyn. He turns and goes over to Lucas and pulls him off before kicking him in the ribs. Lucas stumbles back and Christy then runs over and grabs Gable and drops him with a reverse DDT. Just then...

"You can talk all you want, but my skin is really thick,"
"I'm the leader of the crowd, and my game is really slick,"
"I'm Unstoppable, I'm Unstoppable, I'm Unstoppable, I'm Unstoppable."

“Unstoppable” by Kat deLuna plays throughout the arena and the crowd buzzes before we see Holly Adams walking out from the back with a steel chair in her hand. The crowd starts to cheer as Christy Matthews looks up and looks a bit concerned as Holly runs down and slides into the ring. She then gets up and swings at Christy, but Christy ducks out of the ring.

Sharper: “Oh my God! It’s Holly Adams! Holly Adams is here and she’s got a steel chair!”

Kayl: “Oh thank God! Thank God she was here!”

Ravyn makes her exit as does Syren at this point. Lucas Knight rolls out of the ring. Ebdon continues gets up and Ryan Watson spins around as Holly Adams looks at him. She then swings at him and Ryan ducks before exiting the ring quickly. Ebdon pulls himself out as the crowd erupts in cheers and Holly Adams walks around the ring. Thorn slowly gets up and Kissinger does as well, along with Harmony Fisher. Fisher stumbles up first and Holly then turns and nails her in the head with the steel chair, causing the cheers to stop and silence to permeate throughout the arena.

Dawson: “What the hell!”

Sharper: “Holly Adams just blasted Harmony Fisher with that steel chair!”

Kissinger turns to Holly, having heard the chair shot and Holly then turns and jumps up before nailing her with the Dye Job, causing Stacy to fall back into the corner. The crowd ohs and Holly Adams then rolls over and gets up. Thorn then pops up with Gable and they run at her and Holly rolls out of the ring. She then backs up before Ravyn steps forward and smiles before Holly turns to Ravyn and Ravyn nods at her. The crowd boos loudly and Ravyn Taylor looks around before finding her microphone from earlier and lifting it up.

Ravyn: “Thorn....Gable...Stacy...meet the third member of the team you will face.....Just remember now....you only did this to yourself!”

The crowd boos loudly as Ravyn Taylor backs up. “Indestructible” starts to play throughout the arena. The boos continue as Infamous just looks up at Thorn and Gable as they look at them. Gable turns and goes over to Stacy and checks on her as Harmony Fisher rolls over, holding her face and clearly unhappy. Thorn just glares at them, daring them to get back into the ring. Ravyn just shakes her head no and smirks. They continue to the back.

Sharper: “I don’t believe what we just saw. Holly Adams, one of the original people who battled with Infamous has sided with them!”

Dawson: “And why? She only went after the females too! Harmony and Stacy! What the hell is going on?!”

The crowd continues to boo as the scene then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

A freeze frame of the battle going on in the ring is seen with Thorn, Gable, Stacy and Harmony Fisher all being outnumbered.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and we are in shock with what we just saw.”

Dawson: “Yeah and as you see, Thorn, Winchester, Kissinger and Fisher were all fighting with Infamous after Knight and Matthews defeated Kiss-Chester. They agreed to the match before Holly Adams returned!”

Kayl: “And after she cleared the ring, we found out her clear motives.”

Fisher stumbles up first and Holly then turns and nails her in the head with the steel chair, causing the cheers to stop and silence to permeate throughout the arena. Kissinger turns to Holly, having heard the chair shot and Holly then turns and jumps up before nailing her with the Dye Job, causing Stacy to fall back into the corner. This forwards to a shot of Holly standing next to Ravyn Taylor as Ravyn Taylor has a microphone in her hand.

Ravyn: “Thorn....Gable...Stacy...meet the third member of the team you will face.....Just remember now....you only did this to yourself!”

The crowd boos loudly as Ravyn Taylor backs up. “Indestructible” starts to play throughout the arena.

Sharper: “I’m in shock. Infamous gains another strong member and takes a shot right at the heart of everyone that is working to stop them.”

Dawson: “And notably, David Helms didn’t come out. Why...we don’t know? But he does have a match and we know he’s trying to send the message to Shilo Valiant and Ravyn Taylor that he’s focused on giving Valiant the competition he deserves.”

The scene opens up backstage to see Thorn holding his head as Gable just turns to the wall and Kissinger just shakes her head. Harmony Fisher can be seen pacing back and forth in front of them.

Thorn: “I don’t believe it...”

Harmony: “I do. Come on. We have to play by the rules? To hell with that. Let’s own them. Tonight. Just play by their rules.”

Thorn: “Harmony...relax...”

Kissinger: “Holly....”

Gable: “Yeah. Thought she hated Christy Matthews. Whatever....I don’t know what to think anymore.”

Thorn: “Whatever. They got one over us. We got our match at least.”

Kissinger: “Yeah...”

Harmony: “Screw that. Let’s just take their heads off!”

Helms: “Harmony....cool it.”

David Helms comes into the scene before quickly checking everyone out.

Helms: “I just saw what happened. Was busy getting ready. Son of a bitch. I should’ve been out there.”

Thorn: “Relax. We said we’d deal with Infamous. You need to focus on Shilo. We can’t let Ravyn get what she’s hoping for.”

Helms: “Still...”

Harmony: “Whatever. We can sit here and lick our wounds. I’m coming up with something.”

Helms: “Harm!”

Harmony just walks off as Helms turns back to Thorn, Gable and Stacy.

Kissinger: “Whatevah. We need to be thinkin’ twelve steps ahead now.”

Gable: “Did anyone even know she was here? She was back.”

Helms: “Nah...not that I know of.”

Helms just looks around.

Helms: “God damn it....”

Helms sighs again before we cut to another part in the backstage area.

The scene opens up to show Destiny Nichols holding her ankle in pain, as she leans against the wall in one of the hallways. We see Katelyn Buehler standing over her with a couple of officials.

Katelyn: “What the hell happened?!”

Destiny: “I was attacked from behind. They went after my ankle. Couldn’t even see them. Damn cheap shot artists!”

Katelyn: “Bastards! Trying to take us out. Probably just jealous of us.”

Destiny: “Yeah...sure...”

Destiny winces as the officials start to try and see if she can put any weight on it, only for Destiny to fall back down.

Official: “Alright Destiny. Just put your weight on our shoulders. We’re going to help you to the trainer’s room.”

Destiny: “Great...”

Katelyn: “So you won’t be at ringside later...”

Destiny: “Guess not....”

Katelyn: “Okay...now I’m pissed!”

Katelyn turns and storms off as Destiny is slowly helped up.

Sharper: “Destiny Nichols attacked backstage.”

Dawson: “Almost attacked so she can’t be a factor. Maybe Karnivale?”

Kayl: “Who knows?”

Sharper: “Marina versus Katelyn looks to be one on one for certain now with James Evans and Katelyn Buehler not being on the same page.”

The scene switches backstage to the locker room of Infamous to see Holly Adams walking in with Ravyn Taylor and Syren, along with Autumn Valentine, Christy Matthews and Lucas Knight. Ravyn Taylor just smiles before turning around and looking at Holly as she just looks around before nodding.

Ravyn: “Welcome to the apparent Dark Side. We don’t have cookies, but we do make statement and we get what we want.”

Holly smiles.

Holly: “Perfect. Just what I’m looking for.”

Christy then walks over and walks next to Ravyn as Syren just looks on, a bit tense.

Christy: “Holly....”

Holly: “Christy...”

Christy: “Happy to have you on this side.”

Holly: “Thanks Christy....Thanks....”

Syren: “Yay! We’re getting along.”

Ravyn: “Don’t worry Zoe. We’re just going to be stronger from here.”

We then hear applauding from the back of the room. Ravyn glances back and CHBK walks out. Ebdon just looks over at him.

CHBK: “Oh...we are....see what happens when we wait. And see what happens when you finally line up that shot. Ravyn....good job.”

Ravyn smirks and Holly looks over at CHBK. CHBK then looks back at her.

CHBK: “And Holly....good job showing who you really are.”

CHBK leans back against the wall as Holly smirks a bit. The crowd boos continue to be heard in the background...

All of a sudden, the broadcast starts getting jumpy and messed up, almost as though you're watching an old VHS tape and your VCR just wrecked the tape. Suddenly, the entire pictures fades into static and a robotic voice can barely be heard over the static sound:

"We... interrupt... your... regularly... scheduled... propgramming..."

The robotic voice tries to say more, but it's lost amidst the sight and sound of static. The next thing you know, the wicked sounds of "Puritania" by Dimmu Borgir are heard as the static clears up... but instead of returning to Breakdown, it starts playing fast-paced monochrome clips in tune with the music. These clips all have one thing in common: a male figure with long black hair. The various clips, in order, depict him choking out an opponent with a rear naked choke, cracking an opponent across the face with the blunt end of a chain whip, chokeslamming someone off the stage through the tables and electrical equipment below, spearing someone into a ladder leaning in the corner, grating an opponent's face against the wall of a steel cage as blood pours down their face, stabbing an opponent who is tied up in the ropes repeatedly in the forehead with a screwdriver, and finally of him hitting a double underhook side brainbuster off the top rope to someone and driving their skull into the seat of an unfolded steel chair. The screen goes to black before the following message mades in to be read:

Destruction and darkness is upon us, and in the wake a dark legacy shall take control.

The message then fades into monochrome and slightly distorted footage of last year's Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal, showing Greg Cherry eliminating Shilo Valiant and his celebration afterwards, before cutting to a similarly-styled clip of Shilo holding up the World and U.S. Titles following his victory over Cherry at Riding the Lightning. The clip is then cut into pieces as another message appears.

I'm coming to claim my crown.

Finally, the message fades away to show us a lone number:

Slowly, something else appears underneath the number:

18 Days

With that, the picture fades back into static before the whole thing cuts away to commercial.

COMMERCIAL:

The scene opens up to complete blackness before we hear the sound of a beating heart. The beating gets gradually louder and louder before we then hear the sound of a heart monitor in the background. The beating and the beeping continue before we see the line of the heart monitor show up and move with the beats and beeps before then suddenly stopping and going back to black.

Eidolon vs. Corey Douglas

"This is now" hits the PA system and out comes Corey Douglas with his finance, Bridgette Burns, to a crowd full of negativity. Corey stands at the top of the ramp smiling, absorbing all the boos from the crowd. After a few moments he drops to his knees and spreads his arms out like a cross, Bridgette stands by Corey's side, and pyro shoots off behind them. Once the pyro is done and jumps up and starts to make his way down the ramp with a arrogant smile, and a cocky walk. He finally slides in the ring and goes to the middle of the ring, drops to his knees again and spreads his arm like cross. Corey then waits for his opponent to come out.

Sharper: “Corey Douglas about to take on a newcomer as he is trying to get off the snide.”

Dawson: “Corey Douglas has shown he can go. He’s just a bit on the arrogant side. Now a matter to see whether this will hurt him or not.”

Subtle loud beats begins to pulse throughout the arena. The lights flash on and off. A silhouette of a man stands at the curtain, with his gaze fixed on the ring. A mist begins to pour out from behind the figure. “The Beginning is the End is the Beginning” starts to pick up as Eidolon approaches the ring, dropping his head to a limp state. Eidolon jogs up the ramp and steps into the ring and pauses at the center as the mist surrounds the ring. The lights return to normal as he stands there.

Kayl: “Eidolon. Don’t know what the hell that means...don’t know what the hell he can do. But let’s find out!”

As the bell rings, Douglas strikes first and chops Eidolon viciously across the chest before beginning to jab his opponent over and over again right across the chest, knocking him towards the turnbuckle. A stunned Eidolon falls against the corner for support, surprised by the aggressive start that Douglas has gotten off to, the fans as surprised as Eidolon, who continues the assault.

Sharper: “Douglas is not wasting time. Perhaps he’s a bit more aggressive. He wants to make a statement.”

Kayl: “Win. That’s the best statement you can make here.”

Without hesitation, Douglas charges in and drives his knee right into Eidolon’s ribcage, doubling him over as a result before Douglas grips him by the shirt. With a spin in a small circle, Douglas turns Eidolon around and slams him head first into the turnbuckle pole! The stunned and thrown Eidolon can only muster the strength to pull himself out as Douglas smirks at his opponent, enjoying the offensive he has had in this match thus far. As Eidolon turns to face his opponent, Corey now takes Eidolon by the wrist, dragging him forward out of the turnbuckle area into an attempted fireman’s takedown. However, Eidolon flips forward out of the takedown and lands on his feet. With an incredible jumping height, Eidolon delivers a vicious front dropkick right to the side of Douglas skull, sending him to the mat and the audience to cheers.

Sharper: “Oh! What a dropkick!”

Dawson: “Down goes Douglas and Eidolon just did some work there.”

The stiff strike causes Douglas to roll across the ring and onto the apron, beginning to stand up behind the ropes. As soon as he gets to his feet, however, Eidolon comes charging at the turnbuckle. He steps up and launches to the side where Douglas stands, twisting his frame to connect with a strong kick to the side of Corey’s skull. With the impact and whiplash, Douglas has no choice but to crash to the outside of the ring while Eidolon lands on the inside of the canvas to a loud reception from the fans.

Sharper: “What a spin kick. Eidolon showing his agility there and it has these fans on their feet.”

Kayl: “Appreciation for the newbie. The guy can go. Douglas doesn’t know what hit him and he may not remember it either.”

As Douglas struggles to his feet, Eidolon merely watches him with a smile on his face. Douglas, as he comes to his senses, is less than impressed. Slowly, he slides into the ring and gets to his feet before the two meet up in a grapple. Eidolon quickly tries to drop down into an arm drag yet can’t get Corey over. Instead Corey manages maneuvers his opponent into a swinging neckbreaker before rushing over into a pin.

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Eidolon kicks out with ease.

Dawson: “No...not enough!”

With a scowl on his face, Douglas quickly bounces off the ropes as Eidolon sits up, only to be knocked down by Douglas who connects with a double-foot falling kick to the face. Without wasting a moment, Douglas reaches down to grasp Eidolon’s head. This grasp on Eidolon’s skull allows Douglas to pull him up and into a front chancery. With a yell to the fans to shut up, Douglas lifts Eidolon into an implant DDT before pinning him again.

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and Eidolon kicks out. Corey quickly tries for another pin, but is met with a kick to the stomach by Eidolon. Douglas tries this again and is met with another kick, this one forcing him to stagger back a few steps, giving Eidolon time to get to his feet. Angry, Douglas rushes forward for the a lariat, but Eidolon evades the strike, letting Douglas bounce of the ropes as Eidolon then lifts him in the german suplex, keeping the pin intact!

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Douglas kicks out! The crowd is screaming as Eidolon gets to his feet, as Douglas gets to his.

Dawson: “Douglas somehow still fighting up.”

Sharper: “Yeah and Douglas can’t be all there right now. Still has to be dazed from that German suplex.”

Without waiting for Douglas to know where he is, Eidolon springs off the ropes again, this time landing on Douglas head and drops forward, pulling Douglas down into a modified head scissors, sending him flipping forward. The crowd is stunned as Corey rolls forward across the canvas right onto his feet, then turns towards Eidolon who springs into the air leveling him buzz-saw kick! Douglas tumbles to the canvas. Refusing to give up the momentum, Eidolon reaches out to grab Douglas’s ankle only to have his opponent twist his body as he holds onto the ankle, sending Eidolon forward as Douglas completes the roll. Rushing behind Eidolon, Douglas goes for a reverse german suplex of his own, but Eidolon quickly elbows him in the face twice. The crowd pops at the sight of that as Corey is forced to let go.

Kayl: “Douglas tried a German suplex. Eidolon said no. That was the end of that.”

Sharper: “Well he needs to go for something big. Needs to end this quickly as Eidolon is making him pay at every moment.”

Corey stumbles backwards across the ring still on his feet before thumbing Eidolon in the eye as he approaches closer. With the much needed distraction, Douglas grabs Eidolon and whips him across the ring into the opposite cables. As Eidolon bounces off then coming back in at Corey who turns and bends forward for a back drop, Eidolon is lifted and dropped high and back onto the mat. Eidolon screams in pain from the impact before he is suddenly kicked in the mouth from Douglas, who is clearly returning the favor from that earlier buzzsaw kick. Dropping down, Douglas pins Eidolon!

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NO! Eidolon just kicks out. Standing up, Corey begins yelling at the ref to call faster or name him the winner, giving Eidolon time to get to his feet. Turning around, Douglas tries to kick Eidolon in the ribs, but the leg is caught by Eidolon, who suddenly lifts Douglas up, slamming him into a vicious standing spinebuster!

Sharper: “Oh! What a spinebuster! Up and down and Eidolon does some major damage.”

Dawson: “And he’s calling for something. These fans getting behind the newcomer.”

With his arms up, he yells to his fans that it’s time for the “dirge”! The fans react with screams of excitement as Douglas is pulled up and slammed against the turnbuckle by Eidolon. Lifting Corey up, Eidolon quickly pulls himself and Corey up onto the top of the turnbuckle before locking Douglas in the front chancery!

As Eidolon is about to fall and complete the spike DDT, Douglas quickly jabs him in the ribs but it doesn’t seem to do any good, as the ref comes over to warn the two superstars that such a position is dangerous! As the ref moves from one side to another, his vision is blocked as he tries to speak to the back of Eidolon, which allows Douglas to bite at the fingers of his opponent and gouge the eye, two illegal moves! However, the ref doesn’t see it as he moves to a safe side of the ring as Douglas tosses Eidolon off the turnbuckle and hard onto the mat before jumping off himself, nailing Eidolon with the Paradox!

Dawson: “Paradox! Douglas drops Eidolon!”

Kayl: “That’s got to be it. Count it now.”

The fans boo as loud as they can as Douglas counts the pin!

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The boos do not cease as Douglas rolls off of Eidolon and throws his arms up in victory. Douglas just spits on Eidolon before smiling and looking around. He just nods before pointing to himself.

Dawson: “And Douglas has every reason to be arrogant tonight. He picks up the win and ruins the debut of Eidolon.”

Kayl: “Yeah, but if only he can control that. He’s probably have a lot more going his way!”

The scene opens backstage as we see Jessica Winters standing outside of the locker room of Infamous with Christy Matthews and Lucas Knight next to her. The crowd boos upon seeing her.

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, I am here with Lucas Knight and Christy Matthews and you’ve obviously been victorious tonight, and you’re not going to be in that six man tag....”

Knight: “Jessica. Stop. That just shows how much you really don’t understand thing. See, that’s why we’re who we are. We don’t care about the fans. We just care about competition. We care about people being themselves. And well, ourselves....we think David Helms is the biggest fake of them all. We think the group of them are going to get what’s coming to them...and most importantly, we focus on being the best we can be and to be fair...we can focus on the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal where either one of us has a hell of a shot to win it.”

Jessica just looks at Knight.

Knight: “See...what’s so bad about that. I want to be the best. I want to get the opportunities I deserve. Sure the last few months have been rough. Sure I want those title shots, but what am I going to do...I’m going to throw out thirty-nine others...Christy knows it...Christy’s going to have the same plan...and if all works out, maybe it’s the two of us at the end. We can then show the world what Infamous is all about.”

Knight smirks. Matthews then steps in.

Matthews: “And Jessica, I would love to go up against Thorn...to Helms...or any of them. I’ve had a hell of a time. All of my issues....but what drives me nuts is the fact that they think they’re better than others. They are holier than thou. That will never change. It’s something since I’ve come into this company, I’ve been dealing with. I dealt with it with Helms....with CHBK back in the day...and Winters....But all of that will change.....at some point. I will get my match against Helms in the future....but maybe...maybe things work out. I win Taking Hold of the Flame...Helms beats Shilo....and Rise to Greatness becomes historic for oh so many reasons. Just think...someone who wasn’t even on the show last year headlines it. And in the process....becomes the first women’s World Champion and undoes the most humiliating defeat in her career.....”

Christy smiles.

Christy: “That’s why I’m not in the six man tag. For once...maybe it’s time I show what I can do and live happily EVER after...”

They go to walk into the locker room, but Jessica stops them.

Jessica: “Wait...while I’m here, can I speak with Holly...or Ravyn?”

Lucas just turns back and smirks.

Lucas: “You wish...they’ll talk when they’re ready.”

Lucas then holds the door open for Christy before stepping inside afterwards. Jessica just watches them close the door as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Andrew Samuel Pugh and Vincent Detta inside one of the general locker rooms and just looking around. ASP shakes his head before looking down.

ASP: “Look at this. I’m on the cover of GQ and they saddle us in a locker room with everyone else. We should be getting those big time locker rooms. Not Infamous. Not Thorn or Helms. Not Karnivale. Us. Doesn’t SCW realize stars....well...I just answered my own question.”

Detta: “Perhaps we need to make more of an impact. Take out one cameraman, we now get special treatment.”

ASP: “Win a match and we get airtime.”

ASP smiles.

ASP: “Maybe we need to pick someone for an example and I think I have the perfect idea.”

Detta: “So do I and I think we may be on the same page.”

ASP: “Oh...I think so.”

ASP just laughs a bit as Detta just follows him as he walks out of the locker room and we head back to ringside.

Marina Trent vs. Katelyn Buehler

I'M....FALLING IN THE BLACK
SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS
DREAMING OF THE WAY IT USE TO BE
CAN YOU HEAR ME?!

"Falling Inside the Black" by Skillet plays as the lights to a bright white color onto the rampway. The fans cheer and yell their support as a light fog of black and white smoke settles along the ramp way and spills outwards, swirling. With all in place, a figure raises from under the mist, her back to the audience, who can only see the silk silver of a cape with feathers designed on them and long, brown hair with black feathers in them.

FALLING IN THE BLACK
SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS
FALLING TO THE DEPTHS
CAN I EVER GO BACK?!
FALLING INSIDE THE BLACK!!

Running her hands through her hair and down her body sensually to the music, she earns excited cries and wolf calls from the audience. Turning slowly, the audience sees the dark eyes and gently smiling face of the Black Swan, Marina Trent. With a sudden turn, the lights flare white and pyrotechnics rain down, adding to the spectacle.

The Black Swan makes her way down the ramp, her body swaying with every step and staring at the arena darkly - a predator claiming her ground. Reaching the right side of the ring, she pulls herself up with ease and stays there for a moment before powering off with a high-flying backflip over the ropes and landing on her feet in the centre of the ring. Finally, running up to the bottom left turnbuckle, continuing her stride until she has launched herself up, balancing on the ropes, the Black Swan blows a kiss with both hands. She teases her audience and subjects demurely with this display before launching off from her precarious position on the top ropes into a graceful, but deadly dive of SCW's resident dare devil. The moment her feet hit the ring's centre, as she lands cleanly in a huntress crouch, the lights return to normal.

Sharper: “Marina Trent and Katelyn Buehler about to go at it and Katelyn Buehler wasting little time to go after her after the failure of last Breakdown when Gunner Wayne was defeated by Marina Trent.”

Kayl: “Shocked the world. Managed to get him down for the pin. Katelyn immediately ousted Gunner from the Gospel, the Chosen, and now we have her taking care of her own business. I’m shocked!”

The lights go to a night club florescent red throughout the arena. The opening notes of “F*cks Like a Star” by Porcelain and the Tramps fill the arena and Katelyn Buehler steps out a look of confidence on the diva's face. She wears a black silk robe with fur around the neck line and on the cuffs over her wrestling gear. She spreads her arms out with her palms spread in a double talk to the hand motion.

She puffs her little cigarettes and paces in the lobby
Silhouettes of fair white skin, a superimposed body
She is the string that holds up paint, The one that gets you started
So if you've got the balls to fight, Then put your mouth around this

Ohhh, I know you're out of it
Ohhh, I know you want it

Katelyn starts to make her way down to the ring.

She f*cks like a star so rated R
makes you want it.

Buehler then continues making her way to the ring her steps long, slow, and seductive.

She fucks like a star, All the way to the top
Mess with your head, Make you want it
Fucks like a star, So Rated-R
You'll do anything because she fuck like a star, fucks like a star

The crowd boos her, causing Buehler to do more talk to the hand gestures till she gets frustrated covers her ears and screams. Katelyn then looks up at Marina and glares at her before turning and sliding into the ring. She then gets up and runs at Marina as the crowd roars. Katelyn attempts a clothesline, but Marina ducks and turns only for Katelyn to turn around and Marina nails her with a hard forearm and then another and another.

Sharper: “And here we go.”

Dawson: “Katelyn went right in. Marina was ready for her!”

Marina then grabs Katelyn and whips her across the ring. Katelyn bounces off the ropes and Marina jumps up and nails her with a back elbow before getting back up. Katelyn stirs and Marina grabs her and then throws her down with a snapmare before kicking Katelyn in the back. Katelyn yells in pain as Marina walks around the ring. The crowd cheers for Marina as Katelyn gets up and Marina kicks her in the ribs. She then fires Katelyn across the ring. Katelyn bounces off the ropes and Marina jumps up for a hurricanrana and takes Katelyn over. Katelyn rolls through to the ropes and gets back up. Marina then jumps forward and attempts a dropkick, but Katelyn moves out of the way before promptly dropping her elbow across the chest of Marina Trent.

Dawson: “Katelyn getting an opening and wasting little time.”

Sharper: “All of this started when Katelyn Buehler was attacked by Marina Trent at Riding the Lightning. Although you could say this started with Katelyn Buehler making fun of Marina Trent backstage and Marina taking exception to it.”

Kayl: “Girls are catty. I don’t know. I can see that being it. Don’t want to piss off a lady. I know that ALL too well!”

Katelyn gets up and elbows Marina again. She then grabs Marina and drags her up by the hair. Marina winces and Katelyn nails her with a hard forearm only to push her down. Katelyn then stomps Marina in the face. Marina rolls over and starts to get up. Katelyn then grabs Marina and drags her up, but Marina pushes her away. Katelyn stumbles back and she turns around and Marina runs at her and boots her in the face with a Yakuza kick. The crowd ohs and Marina goes for the pin.

Katelyn kicks out. Marina gets up and Katelyn stirs. She starts to drags herself up and Marina grabs her and then turns and whips her into the corner. Katelyn hits hard and Marina waits a moment before running after Katelyn. Katelyn moves out of the way and Marina jumps to the middle turnbuckle before backflipping back. She lands on her feet and spins around and Katelyn runs at her and drills her with a clothesline before smiling and looking out at the crowd, pointing at her head. The crowd just boos.

Sharper: “Hard clothesline. That anger, that frustration coming out.”

Kayl: “Yeah and Marina Trent slow to get up. She may be checking to make sure she doesn’t have whiplash from that!”

Marina starts to get up and Katelyn pulls her up by the hair and then throws her down onto her back with a hairpull mat slam. Katelyn steps over her before mounting her and drilling her with repeated shots to the jaw. The crowd boos and Katelyn gets up and walks around the ring, shrieking out at the crowd. She then walks over and leg drops Marina. Marina rolls over and starts to get up. Katelyn grabs her and drags her up before raking her eyes. Marina turns around and Katelyn grabs her and throws her down with another mat slam. The crowd boos and Katelyn then drops another elbow before going for the pin.

Marina kicks out. Katelyn turns and snaps at the referee before grabbing Marina and drags her up. She then hooks her arm before smiling. She then hits a vertical suplex. Katelyn then gets up and walks over to the corner before exiting to the apron and climbing up the turnbuckle.

Kayl: “Great. The bitch is going to fly!”

Dawson: “Katelyn Buehler is climbing up to the top rope. This is something Marina Trent is far more known for doing.”

Sharper: “This is all coming after Katelyn tried to just beat Marina down with some ugly, but seemingly effective offense.”

Katelyn gets to the top rope as Marina starts to get up. Katelyn then dives off and attempts a crossbody, but Marina rolls through and into a pin.

Katelyn kicks out. She sits up and rolls over, pulling herself up before Marina grabs her and then knees her in the ribs before kicking her in the chest. Katelyn winces and Marina turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off them before taking Katelyn down with a flipping neckbreaker. Katelyn holds her head in pain as she starts to stir. Marina then grabs her and runs at her before grabbing her and then whips her across the ring and into the corner. Katelyn hits hard and Marina runs afterwards and jumps up and nails her with a running backsplash. Katelyn stumbles out and Marina steps behind her before climbing to the top rope. She then glances back and takes Katelyn down with a moonsault as she turns around. The crowd cheers and Marina gets up.

Sharper: “Huge moonsault! Marina showing that agility and athleticism she’s known for and she did that perfectly!”

Kayl: “Yeah, but Katelyn is in a bad way. This is it. Finish her off!”

Katelyn rolls over and starts to get up. Marina just waits for her and smiles before jumping up and driving her down with the Black Swan Theory. The crowd cheers and Marina Trent hooks Katelyn’s leg.

The crowd roars and Marina Trent rolls off of her. She then gets up and looks down at her before having her arm raised. Marina Trent looks at Katelyn and shakes her head before just stepping over her. She then walks to the ropes and exits to the floor. She then starts to make her way up the rampway, when suddenly, the lights go out for a brief moment and light shines down on the ring and the stage. “Broken Dreams” by Shamans Harvest then plays throughout the arena. The crowd boos and Chad Evans walks out from the back. He then looks down at the ring. Marina Trent looks at him and Chad Evans just walks down to the ring. He then looks right at Marina and Marina glares at him. Chad just shakes his head before walking right past her and hopping onto the apron. He then looks into the ring. Marina meanwhile starts to make her exit.

Dawson: “Chad Evans....he’s here?”

Kayl: “Do we even know where the hell he’s been? Either way, he’s going for Katelyn.”

Chad looks at Katelyn and shakes his head before entering the ring. Katelyn looks up and sees him. Chad just walks over to her and looks down at her.

Chad: “Get up!”

Chad yells at her as Katelyn looks up before a huge smile comes on her face. Chad rolls his eyes and Katelyn grabs the leg of Chad and pulls it close. Chad tries to kick her away, but Katelyn just holds on. Chad yells at her again.

Chad: “Get off me! And get up!”

Chad kicks her up and Katelyn then gets up and grabs him again. Chad pushes her away. He then shakes her head.

Chad: “Get to the back you dumb bitch!”

Chad pushes her away and Katelyn looks at him before turning and quickly exiting. The crowd just boos as Chad Evans walks over to the ring and drops down to the floor. He then starts to head to the back as Katelyn, still beaming, despite losing, follows him.

Sharper: “Chad Evans is back....Katelyn couldn’t be happier despite losing to Marina Trent, whom she kicked Gunner Wayne out of the Chosen for last Breakdown!”

Kayl: “Sure! Try and put logic into this. Yeah...that’s a smart move. Katelyn’s an idiot and Chad Evans is pissed off. Between the two of them, they just do things for the sake of doing them!”

Chad continues to the back as “Rescue Me” starts to play in the background. We then see a still of David Helms versus Shawn Winters.

Sharper: “Well in any case, still to come, a huge match, Shawn Winters will face off against David Helms. Winters will be looking to make a strong case for him to be in title contention in that one.”

Dawson: “But that’s not all...”

We then see the still change to show Masquerade versus Shilo Valiant for the United States Championship.

Dawson: “...Masquerade challenges Shilo Valiant for the United States Championship. Karnivale versus Karnivale and entertainment in the forefront. That and so much more...still to come! Don’t go anywhere!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

The scene opens up backstage as we see Chad Evans walking down the hallway with Katelyn Buehler following Chad.

Katelyn: “My Lord! You’re back! Oh my God! I’m so sorry! I’m SO sorry!”

Chad: “Shut up Katelyn.”

Katelyn: “But I’ve failed. I’m sorry! I don’t have your World Tag Titles. I failed your test!”

Chad: “Test....what test?”

Chad stops and turns around.

Katelyn: “Your absence. Your disappearance. It was a test to see if I could be your virgin saint!”

Chad just turns and rolls his eyes before continuing down the hallway.

Chad: “Sure...we’ll go with that. Easier than trying to convince you of something else.”

Katelyn: “So I think we should destroy James. He wasn’t receptive to my being in command when you were gone.”

Chad: “Sure whatever. I’m sure Destiny being injured bodes well for you too. And she has talent.”

The camera turns just as Katelyn suddenly is seen, almost disappearing as her arm flies out before the camera just continues to follow Chad. Chad continues to walk, almost expecting a retort.

Chad: “Katelyn....did you actually listen to me for once....Perhaps I can perform miracles...”

Chad stops and turns around before stopping. He then looks around. He stops and looks confused before then starting to walk back the way he had come.

Chad: “Great. Now you’re playing games. Stupid slut.”

Chad walks past one hallway before we see Katelyn down on the floor, in a heap, holding her head. Chad just stops and looks down at her.

Chad: “Oh what the hell!”

Chad just turns away and shakes his head, clearly unimpressed. The cameraman then puts down the camera to check on her. Chad just storms off as we go back to ringside.

The lights in the arena go completely dark as the eerie intro of "Lifelike" by Karnivool begins playing over the loud speakers. As the strings continue a single electric guitar strum echos through the arena, lightning strikes on the jumbo-tron illuminate a female silhouette. The silhouette fades, and the words "THE SUICIDE QUEEN" appear in jagged letters, and then fade. More lightning strikes illuminate a picture of Rachel's eyes, and then fade into the words "RACHEL FOXX". As the intro reaches its climax, we hear a sadistic female laugh. The intro ends and loud guitars begin blaring over the speakers as blue pyros shoot up in front of the entrance. After a few moments, Rachel Foxx walks out the wall of blue sparks arm in arm with Alex Jr. as she carries her trademark sledgehammer in the other hand. Rachel is wearing a black Affliction shirt that has been cut into a half-shirt and hangs off one shoulder, a black skirt with a white studded belt, black fishnet stockings and knee high leather boots, and has the underground Championship draped around her waist. The sparks fade and the house lights return, casting an eerie blue glow over the entire arena. Rachel takes a deep breath, plasters an evil grin on her lips, and kisses Alex before the pair begins sauntering down the ramp. The crowd boos and throws things at the couple, but they ignore them as they slowly swagger down the ramp. As they reach the ring, Alex hurries up the steps and hold the ropes open as Rachel slowly makes her way into the ring. Rachel climbs the turn buckle and raises her arms in the air as a wall of fire shoots up behind her. Evil burns in her eyes as she tilts her head back and releases a sadistic laugh. After a few moments, the flames die down, and Rachel hops off the turnbuckle and kisses Alex again.

Alex then is handed a microphone before turning back to Rachel.

Sharper: “Rachel Foxx made it clear on the last edition of Breakdown that she was going to call out Shorty Jr.”

Dawson: “Yeah and Shorty Jr. attacked Alex Desoubrais Jr. last Breakdown and Rachel was less than pleased and that’s putting it massively lightly.”

Alex Jr. hands Rachel the microphone and Rachel looks around and smiles before looking out at the crowd. She starts to walk around the ring and laughs a bit.

Rachel: “Shorty Jr....I really don’t know why you came after me. I really don’t know why you want MY attention, but you know what Shorty. I’m willing to entertain it, even for a split second. See, I don’t like people getting involved in my business and I also don’t like people getting involved in my man’s business. Now Shorty...I know you’ve got to be lurking somewhere around here. I made it clear you had my attention. So Shorty...what’s so important?!”

Rachel looks around as the crowd roars. Rachel tries to look through the crowd as Alex Desoubrais Jr. looks around too. Rachel turns back to him.

Sharper: “Well Shorty Jr. Here’s your chance.”

Dawson: “Yeah, he wanted her attention...”

Rachel continues to look around before the crowd roars and we see Shorty Jr. walk out from the back. He looks out at the crowd and smirks before looking at Rachel. A mixed reaction comes from the crowd as Shorty Jr. stops and then pulls a microphone out and brings it up. He looks around for a moment.

Shorty: “Rachel...Rachel....Rachel....You’re right about me wanting your attention and I’m glad I have it. See, I’ve been on the sidelines for far too long. And for me to come out here and give you some sob story about how I’ve been waiting for a moment to come back out to these fans and blah, blah, blah. I’m not even going to talk about how I wanted to return to make an impact against someone of worth. See, Rachel, I went after Alex Jr. over there because I knew I’d have YOUR attention...and I wanted YOUR attention. Not Infamous....not Helms.....not Dillusion...not Cruze....YOURS!”

The crowd buzzes as Rachel and Alex Jr. look at him.

Shorty: “See, a lot of people are talking about how Dillusion is the person to look at in the Underground division and well, I just don’t buy that. See, I’m going after you because well...as you’ve proven, you’re one step ahead of him. And on top of that, I’ve been called weak....or soft....and anyone who knows me, knows I’m far from it. And I know you’re going to come at me with everything you’ve got....especially, if I get my way.”

Rachel: “You don’t need to worry about that. In fact, come down to this ring and I’ll make sure I take this sledgehammer and promptly shove it up your ass.”

The crowd roars and Shorty just smirks.

Shorty: “I’m sure Alex Jr. likes that action, but I just want to test myself against you in a fight...and how about we make that....at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

The crowd roars and Shorty Jr. looks around and smiles as Rachel Foxx looks around and smirks. Alex Jr. looks at her and says something to her before Rachel looks down and smiles.

Rachel: “You don’t need to ask twice. Shorty...you’ve got it...I just hope you can make it.”

Just then, Justin Davis runs up behind Shorty Jr. and nails him with a clothesline. Shorty Jr. rolls over and looks up. Davis turns and stomps him in the ribs and then again and again and again as the crowd roars a bit. Davis just smirks before dropping down and mounting Shorty Jr. and nailing him with repeated blows as Shorty Jr. covers up.

Sharper: “Justin Davis comes in from behind. And he’s just pummelling him.”

Dawson: “Rachel Foxx sprung a trap and Shorty Jr. was caught in it.”

Davis nails him with a couple more shots before officials come from the back. Rachel Foxx exits the ring and starts to make her way up the rampway as the crowd roars. Alex Desoubrais Jr. exits the ring and follows up as Shorty Jr. rolls over and starts to slowly stir. The officials start to pull Davis back and Shorty Jr. looks up before a couple more officials come out and step in between Shorty Jr. and Rachel Foxx. Foxx brandishes her title belt and her sledgehammer as Alex Desoubrais Jr. stands next to her. The crowd starts to boo loudly as Rachel Foxx is unable to attack Shorty. Shorty just looks at Davis and smirks before turning to Rachel Foxx and backing up to the side of the stage away from both, looking at Rachel and smiling. Rachel Foxx tries to move towards him as the officials block her and Davis off from him.

Kayl: “Shorty Jr. is one lucky bastard. SCW officials are out here and making sure Rachel Foxx and Justin Davis don’t take him out!”

Dawson: “Well, Rachel had interesting plans for him.”

Kayl: “And Rachel is one to see if she could actually drive the sledgehammer up Shorty-“

Sharper: “Thank you Donovan.”

Rachel just looks at Shorty Jr. as Shorty looks at Rachel and then Davis as we then go backstage.

The scene opens up backstage as we see David Helms walking over to the locker room door and grabbing the handle. We then see Thorn standing up with Harmony Fisher in the back of the locker room.

Thorn: “David...”

Helms turns back.

Thorn: “Don’t worry. We’ll have your back if Ravyn tries anything. Focus on Winters. Send Shilo a message.”

Harmony: “Yeah. Don’t worry. Ravyn shows up...last thing she’ll do.”

Helms just smirks a bit.

Helms: “Thanks guys. Wish me luck...”

Helms then steps through the door and into the hallway. The cameraman follows him through the door before looking at Helms walking down the hallway from behind as “Rescue Me” starts to play in the background.

Sharper: “When we return, David Helms and Shawn Winters will clash, here LIVE on Breakdown!”

Helms continues down the hallway before the scene loses focus and goes to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Shawn Winters vs. David Helms

The crowd is silent as the sound of a woman climaxing is heard "OH OH SHHAAAWWWNN!" "I'm So Paid" by Akon follows.

"I get in 'til the sun rise

Goin' 90 in a 65

Windows rolled down screamin' "Ah!"

Hey-ey-ey, I'm so paid"

The crowd gives off a mixed reaction where the sounds of women's screams seem to drown out the men's boos. Shawn Winters struts out from behind the curtain with a smirk on his face and a white towel in hand. He's followed by his valet Charlie. Shawn walks to the top of the stage before turning around and taking a few steps backwards with his arms extended. He hops around and while walking down the aisle taking a glance at Charlie on the way.

"Number one hustler gettin' money

Why you wanna count my money?

I'm a hustler and don't need them

One of y'all, you see, I'm so paid"

Shawn makes his way up to the ring before noticing a couple signs held by women in the crowd. Shawn hops up onto the apron and begins to strut his stuff before climbing through the ropes.

"I see police on that crooked, I

Doin' 100 on interstate 95

My shorty leanin', blasyin' that 'Do Or Die'

Wishin' that motherfucker would, 'cause we certified"

He show boats some more to the fans before pushing Charlie down onto the mat. Cameras flash as he then poses on top of her with an arm raised while fireworks blast behind him. Shawn gets up and watches as Charlie begins to take off his entrance attire in a very sexual manner. Shawn then yanks her by the hair which gets a smile from her. He climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and raises his arms. He then spits his gum out into the air and slaps it away into the crowd. He then hops down back to the canvas.

Dawson: “Shawn Winters continues on his road to Taking Hold of the Flame. He has made it clear he’s going to win the battle royal for the first time in his career and add to his growing resume.”

Kayl: “And he has to be loving this. He’s got Helms who has to be looking over his shoulder, no matter what and I hate it.”

Sharper: “We saw what he’s done against Greg Cherry and Christy Matthews. He has no respect for anyone and he uses it to get ahead of them.”

WHEN DID YOU LAST MAKE A CHOICE THAT HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE?

The words flash up on the screen as the arena lights cut out completely, plunging the room into darkness. The sounds of a thunder storm echo around the arena as the crowd view the large screens either side of the entrance way.

WHAT IF THAT CHOICE ISOLATED YOU FROM EVERYONE THAT YOU HELD DEAR, WOULD YOU BUCKLE UNDER THE PRESSURE?

The room is electric as the sound of thunder continues to roll through the arena, whipping the crowd into a wild frenzy.

WOULD YOU DO THE RIGHT THING OR WOULD YOU TOW THE LINE LIKE THE REST OF THE CROWD?

As the thunder storm rolls to a crescendo the entire stage lights up with brilliant bright light in time with the final crack of lightning. The opening riff from a remixed version of “All I Want” by A Day To Remember hits the pa system as the crowd realise that David Helms is now stood on the stage; only his silhouette viewable as a result of the blinding white light shining from behind him. As the intro draws to a close, Helms throws his arms into the air, his hands held together in the Self High Five.

“ALL I WANT IS A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN
TO MEND THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO FEELS ALONE
WOAH; YOU KNOW TO KEEP YOUR HOPES UP HIGH
BUT YOU HEAD DOWN LOW!”

The intro gives way to the chorus of the song, the lyrics of which flash up on the screen, as Helms jumps in the air, breaking his hands apart. As he lands, fireworks erupt on either side of the stage before the arena’s lights come back on and we see Helms properly for the first time, wearing his ring gear and a red Boston Red Sox baseball jersey. Kathryn Helms, who was stood directly behind her husband, holds her hands in the Self High Five before slowly breaking them apart herself and smiling.

Helms begins to walk down the ramp; hiving fiving with fans as he makes his way to the ring. As he gets to the apron, Helms slides under the rope and runs over to the nearest ring post where he jumps up onto the second turnbuckle and throws his arms out wide on either side. As Kathryn climbs up onto the ring apron, the crowd are going completely nuts for Helms, the self professed Last Shadow of Hope, who drops down from the ring post and runs across to the opposite side, once again climbing to the second turnbuckle. Hitting the self high five one last time, Helms jumps into the air and lands in the middle of the ring before walking over to the side of the ring where he wife leans on the ropes. Kathryn kisses her husband before dropping down to the outside, leaving Helms to remove the Red Sox jersey before tossing it to the outside and leaning back on the ropes to wait for the start of the match.

Sharper: “A bit more spring in the step of David Helms, the former World Champion.”

Kayl: “Think about everything on his mind. He’s got Ravyn Taylor being Ravyn Taylor. He’s got a World Championship match at Taking Hold of the Flame and Shilo Valiant begging David Helms to prove to him that he is focused and now he’s got Winters tonight.”

Dawson: “But you know that Helms wouldn’t have it any other way. Up against a wall and fighting.”

The bell sounds and Helms turns to Winters and Winters runs over and nails him with a clothesline as the crowd boos. Kathryn looks up at Winters as Winters just smirks and looks at Helms. Helms starts to get up and Winters kicks him in the ribs. Helms rolls over and onto his back. Winters then stomps him in the face. Helms turns and Winters stomps him in the back of the head.

Winters: “Come on David! Show you’re ready for a World Championship shot! Listen to the pathetic little clown! Or are you thinking about that anorexic bitch!”

Winters grabs Helms and lifts him up before clubbing him in the back. He then pushes him into the ropes before placing his knee on the back of Helms and pulling up on the ropes for added leverage as he chokes Helms on the ropes. The referee calls for the break and after a count of four, Winters lets go and steps back as Helms falls back, holding his throat, coughing in pain.

Sharper: “Winters already starting to mess with Helms.”

Dawson: “Choke him too. He’s not going to waste this opportunity. He has a chance to beat the former World Champion!”

Helms starts to get up and Winters grabs him and lifts him up. He then chops him in the chest. The crowd woos. He chops him again as Kathryn looks on concerned. Winters then pushes him into the corner and smiles before nailing him with a hard right to the ribs before nailing him with a back elbow. Helms winces and Winters follows up by grabbing Helms and going to whip him across the ring, but holding on before pulling him into him before drop toe holding him into the middle turnbuckle. The crowd boos and Winters gets up as Helms struggles to get up. Winters then grabs him and hooks him by the head before lifting him up for an inverted suplex, but Helms lands on his feet. Winters turns and attempts a hard left, but Helms blocks it before hitting a jawbreaker. Winters winces and Helms then jumps up and hits a dropkick knocking him into the corner. Winters steps out and goes to grab Helms, but Helms nails him with an elbow to the ribs before nailing him with a right hand. Winters turns and Helms grabs him and turns before just throwing him out of the corner. Winters rolls over and gets up and Helms runs over and nails him with a spinning heel kick.

Sharper: “Helms coming out of the corner and getting Winters away from it too. Smart knowing that Winters likes to take shortcuts.”

Dawson: “He’s already used the ropes and turnbuckles extensively. Makes sense.”

Winters starts to pull himself up and Helms grabs him and hoists him up and throws him back with a back suplex. He then rolls over and goes for the pin.

Winters kicks out. Helms gets up and Winters starts to get up. Helms grabs him and knees him in the side of the head. Winters falls to his hands and knees and Helms turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off them before Winters suddenly scoops him up and hits a backbreaker. Helms rolls over in pain and Winters gets up. Helms starts to get up and Winters grabs him and throws him over with a snap suplex. He then floats over into a pin.

Helms kicks out. Helms starts to get up and Winters rolls over to his knees. Helms pulls himself up and Winters grabs him and hooks him up by the waist. Helms however grabs the ropes and pulls himself in. He elbows Winters in the head before elbowing him again. He then jumps up and dives off the middle rope and knees Winters in the head, knocking him back.

Kayl: “Oh! Right in the temple!”

Sharper: “Springs back and Helms catches a break with that knee to the side of Winters’ head!”

Dawson: “And notice that Winters isn’t talking as much. He’s starting to fight a bit more.”

Helms starts to get up and Winters grabs his head. He then pulls himself up only for Helms to grab him and throw him back with the Honesty Policy. He turns and hooks the leg.

Winters gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and Helms pulls himself up. Winters crawls to the ropes and Helms then walks over and grabs him before dragging Winters up, but Winters reaches up and pokes him in the eye. The crowd boos and Helms stumbles back. Winters then bounces off the ropes and runs at him, but Helms ducks a clothesline attempt before taking Winters down with a German suplex into a bridge.

Winters kicks out. Both men get up and Helms kicks him in the ribs. He then grabs him by the head and hoists him up, but Winters blocks it and drops down. Helms tries again and Winters hooks his legs. He then drops down and into an inside cradle, but then immediately lets go. Both men get up and Winters quickly kicks him in the knee before hooking his head and then his knee before throwing him over with a fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

Helms kicks out.

Kayl: “Winters is crafty. Almost succeeded there!”

Dawson: “Yeah and a quick kick to the knee. Fisherman’s suplex. Winters is still one of the best wrestlers in the world today.”

Sharper: “And Helms almost is a bit complacent. He may be distracted. He normally doesn’t open himself up to something like that.”

Helms rolls over and starts to pull himself up slowly and Winters then grabs him and knees him in the ribs. He then smirks before nailing him with a hard right. Helms stumbles back.

Winters: “Come on! Davey! Fight back! You want to win the World Championship with this?”

Winters then kicks him in the ribs. Helms winces and Winters whips him into the ropes. Helms bounces off the ropes and Winters lifts him up, but Helms grabs onto his head before spinning through and into a tornado DDT. The crowd ohs and Winters rolls over. He stirs and starts to pull himself up, holding his head. Helms gets up and Winters turns around only for Helms to kick him in the ribs. He then turns and kicks him in the side of the head. Winters falls to his knees. Helms then runs to the corner and runs up the corner before then diving back as Winters starts to get up and takes him down with a corkscrew moonsault. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Helms going high-risk and it pays off. He connects with the corkscrew moonsault. Winters is down!”

Dawson: “Yeah, but he’s got an opening. Got to be the aggressor here, especially with how Winters has been fighting this one!”

Helms rolls over and gets up. He then turns and looks at Winters before going over and grabbing him. He then knees him in the ribs. He turns and throws him back with a Russian leg sweep and goes into the pin.

Winters kicks out. Helms rolls off and turns before looking over at Winters. He then bends over grabs Winters before hoisting him up only to then attempt the New Jersey Neckbreaker. Winters, however, nails Helms in the ribs a couple of times before clubbing him in the back. Winters turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off the ropes and Helms nails him with a boot to the jaw. Winters falls over. Helms then turns and we see Ryan Watson running down to the ring. Watson hops onto the apron and Helms turns and swings at him, and Watson falls back. Helms glares at him before turning around and Winters jumps up and nails him with the Graven Image without any hesitation. Winters just smirks before hooking the leg of Helms and going for the pin, smiling the entire time.

The crowd boos and Winters rolls off. He then smirks before looking at the referee. Helms holds his head in pain and Watson just smiles before turning around and throwing his arms out, clearly showing his impression of the result.

Dawson: “Ryan Watson runs down and gets involved. I don’t believe it. He has just cost Helms this match.”

Kayl: “But did you see how distracted Helms was? Think about his match against Christy Matthews. How many distractions? He’s never gone down that easy. He’s not all there. He’s trying to deal with it all!”

Sharper: “I don’t know. But David Helms has to be worried. He fought well, but if that’s what’s its going to take to knock him off his game, he’s going to need to make sure that something goes his way!”

Winters just smiles as he gets up and rips his arm away from the referee and Charlie enters the ring. Helms just turns to his side and clearly looks unimpressed. Ryan Watson continues to smirk as he turns and walks off to the back. The crowd continues to boo as Winters continues to celebrate. Helms is shown again as he just looks less than impressed as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Ryan Watson walking back through the hallway and towards the Infamous locker room. Ravyn Taylor is seen in the doorway just smiling.

Watson: “Oh yeah...Infamy at its best.”

Ravyn: “Well done. Maybe Lucas can learn a thing or two from you.”

Lucas then pipes up in the background.

Lucas: “Hey!”

Ravyn smirks.

Ravyn: “This is just getting too easy.”

Watson: “Didn’t even have to touch him.”

Watson walks into the locker room and Ravyn turns and closes the door as the crowd boos and we switch scenes.

The scene opens in the locker room of Greg Cherry as Greg places his bag down and just looks at it. He takes a deep breath before leaning against the wall. After a moment, there’s a knock at the door. Greg looks up and an official steps in.

Official: “Greg?”

Greg: “Yeah...”

Official: “Sasha is willing to see you in a little while. She finally has a chance in her schedule.”

Greg: “Great....great....”

Official: “Should I tell her to expect you?”

Greg: “Yeah...I’ll be there in a bit.”

Greg sighs as the official turns and steps out of the room. Greg rubs his face before sitting down next to his bag before leaning forward as we head back to ringside.

Dawson: “Greg clearly has something going on. He went from being on top of the world and now, he just looks depressed.”

Sharper: “Well obviously last Breakdown the reunion between himself and his wife, Ashley, didn’t happen. We still to this date don’t have answers. All we know is that Greg lost it on Ammo against Katie Steward, getting himself disqualified. There’s something going on.”

Kayl: “And Sasha is going to get to the bottom of it!”

Sharper: “I guess.”

Cedro Martinez vs. Billy Mitchell

Yeah, I get it,
You're an outcast.
Always under attack.
Always coming in last,
Bringing up the past.
No one owes you anything.
I think you need a shotgun blast,
A kick in the ass,
So paranoid...
Watch your back!

Oh my, here we go...

The loud pyros echoing out throughout the arena as they burst with much energy as to the appearance of the speeding bullet, Cedro Martinez as his energetic approach to the ramp causes the fans in the audience to damn near cause havoc in seeing his arrival. Standing there, stretching, while looking around then back at the ramp leading to the ring, he balls his hands up as if to give off a prayer.

Coming down the ramp, the hands of many reaching out to get slapped by Martinez's as his high wave of electricity bolts the audience into continuous screams. Martinez climbs the steps before hopping onto the top turnbuckle from the outside, getting a good view of the audience before hopping down into the ring, lightly bouncing around in mini-circles.

I created the Sound of Madness.
Wrote the book on pain.
Somehow I'm still here,
To explain,
That the darkest hour never comes in the night.
You can sleep with a gun.
When you gonna wake up and fight... for yourself?

In the middle of the ring, raising his arms up along with the cheering fans, Martinez hops onto the middle rope, doing his signature taunt of a bullet piercing through. Back to the middle of the ring, he gives off a loud scream, as the emotions begin to ride on a serious high as he waits for his opponent.

Dawson: “Cedro Martinez, a stalwart in the Adrenaline division looking to return to the level he once was at in SCW and Majestic.”

Sharper: “But he’s going to have a bit of a different opponent tonight. Someone who won’t be flying too much, but will beat you down. Speed is going to be a factor.”

PULL THE TRIGGER!!!!!

Rapid gunshots echo through the arena, the sounds booming in the speakers as bullet holes appear in the black screen, slowly spelling out the word “BAD”. One final shot causes the image to shatter like glass, the pieces falling away to reveal a fast-cut montage of Mitchell in past matches, celebrating with the crowd and putting various opponents away with the ‘Last Ride’. An eruption of silver-white pyrotechnics rips up through the stage, silhouetting the “American Outlaw” as he’s catapulted into the air through a hole in the steel, sending the already roaring crowd into a frenzied ovation. Picking up in the middle of the chorus, “Shoot to Thrill” thunders at full volume as the lights shift into dazzling strobes and spotlights of gold. Still standing at center-stage, Mitchell spins in place a few times while throwing his arms out wide, causing the duster to billow around him. Planting his feet, he stops short and cocks one hand like a six-gun, slapping at the thumb while firing up into the rafters, causing small pyrotechnic explosions with each ‘shot’, sending the sparks raining down onto the fans. Finally bringing the ‘gun’ up to his lips, he blows the smoke off the barrel and slowly starts to lope down the ramp. Moving from one side of the ramp to the other, Mitchell slaps at every single hand he sees, before making his way to one of the young women at ringside and crooking his finger, prompting her to lean over the guardrail. Looking to either side, Mitchell pulls his hat off and slips it on the woman’s head while leaning in and pressing a slow, sultry kiss onto her lips, drawing catcalls and wolf whistles from the rest of the crowd. Breaking away, Mitchell fans himself a little and clasps at his heart, before turning and rolling into the ring. Pushing to his feet, he crosses to one of the corners and mounts the middle rope, throwing up both hands with the ‘Bottoms Up!’ gesture, earning a deafening ovation from the fans. Bobbing his head in time to the beat, Mitchell leans his shoulders back and rolls them in time to the music, allowing the duster to slide slowly down his arms, revealing his rugged physique and drawing even more calls from the female fans. Pulling the coat loose, he lobs it to a crewman before dropping to the mat and using the ropes to stretch out as his music fades.

Sharper: “Billy Mitchell is going to grind you. He’s going to pound you.”

Kayl: “He’s just going to be mean. It’s that simple. Cedro needs to keep distance, strike fast and move faster.”

Martinez turns around and finds himself face to face with Mitchell, who towers nearly a foot above The Bullet. He tries for a quick kick but Billy catches his leg before shoving him down to the mat with force. Martinez rolls back onto his feet and quickly stands nose to nose with Mitchell, clearly not impressed with the quick manhandling that Billy just employed. The two stare each other down before Martinez slaps the tall Mitchell in the face. He tries again, only for Billy to catch the slap and swing a punch, which Cedro ducks before nailing Billy with a series of kicks to the midsection. Mitchell staggers under these blows, but quickly regains his balance to grab Martinez’s head and connect with a headbutt. Martinez hits the mat hard, holding his head as Mitchell lays over him for a quick pin.

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Cedro kicks out. Jumping up to his feet, Mitchell begins stomping on the Bullet. After a few kicks, the Outlaw picks up Cedro and whips him towards the ropes. As Cedro bounces back, Mitchell bends over to perform a power move, but instead is rewarded with a swift kick to chest by Martinez. Stumbling back, Mitchell cannot stop Martinez as he leaps up and connects with a running dropkick, sending Billy to the outside of the ring, landing hard on the black mats. The fans cheer for Martinez, who quickly realizes an opportunity. Grabbing the ropes, the Bullet slingshots his body out of the ring just as Mitchell gets to his feet, nailing him with a spinning body vault! The two wrestlers land on the ground, the fans cheering loudly for what they just witnessed.

Sharper: “Oh! What a plancha. Cedro Martinez goes over the rope, twisting in the air, and taking Mitchell off his feet.”

Kayl: “As I said. That’s what he has to do. Strike big and fast.”

Dawson: “Well Mitchell isn’t going to be able to out-quick Cedro Martinez. Just not going to happen.”

Cedro is on his feet first and quickly slides in and out of the ring to break up any count the ref is making. Returning to the outside, Martinez pulls Mitchell up to his feet, just in time to have Mitchell grab Martinez and push him into the steel steps, The Bullet’s back banging against the steel with a sickening thud. Martinez’s face shows the pain as Mitchell runs forward, lifting his boot to ram into Cedro’s face. Fortunately for Martinez, he is able to roll out of the way in time, the stairs being kicked off their platform and onto the mats towards the barricade. Mitchell, however, is less than phased as he turns around as his foot lands, turns around in time and charges at the now standing Martinez, nailing him with the Silver Bullet! Martinez goes limp as his form smashes into the ground from the devastating lariat. The fans cringe from the impact. Mitchell, upon hearing the ref reach the count of six, quickly pulls Cedro up and rolls him into the ring before rolling inside as well to cover his opponent.

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2

Cedro Martinez kicks out!

Dawson: “He hit the Silver Bullet, but it was outside of the ring! He couldn’t take advantage quick enough and pun very much intended, Cedro dodged a bullet there!”

Kayl: “Yeah. Lucky that took some time for him to recover, but it may have pissed Mitchell right off.”

Somewhat aggravated that the extra time needed to get Martinez into the ring may have cost him a victory there, Mitchell quickly pulls Martinez up to his feet before locking him in a suplex position. Using his strength, Mitchell lifts The Bullet up and down, their forms hitting the mat with a loud thud. Sitting up, Mitchell looks behind him to see Cedro lying on the mat. Getting to his feet, Mitchell slowly waits as Martinez slowly gets to one knee. Rushing forward, the Outlaw goes for a boot to the head, but can’t complete it as Martinez sweeps the leg Mitchell is standing on, sending him falling to the mat, landing on the back of the head. Before Mitchell can get up, Martinez rolls with the momentum and locks in a Boston crab.

Sharper: “Going for the submission here. Boston crab.”

Dawson: “It’s going to wear down Mitchell while giving Cedro a chance to catch his breath too.”

The ref checks on Mitchell but he will not tap out, though Martinez is pulling with all he has. Struggling, Mitchell crawls over to the ropes and manages to reach one before Martinez pulls him back into the center of the ring. Unfortunately, doing so causes Martinez to lose his footing for a moment, which Mitchell uses to kick his legs back, sending Martinez to the ropes. The Bullet bounces backwards, having lost his footing and into a small package by Mitchell. Unfortunately, he is unable to hold as Martinez rolls back onto his feet, grabbing the legs of Mitchell and performing a perfect pin with body bridge.

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2

Mitchell kicks out. Quickly, Martinez goes over and picks Mitchell up. He whips Mitchell across the ring into the corner. Rushing there, the Bullet connects with a knee to the head just as Mitchell turns around to face him. Mitchell’s body goes limp as the fans cheer loudly. Jumping off Mitchell, Martinez quickly lets Mitchell’s frame stumble a few steps away from the turnbuckle before nailing him with a DDT. With the damage done, Martinez goes for the pin!

Kayl: “Spiked him! DDT!”

Sharper: “That could be it. Pinfall attempt!”

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2

Mitchell just barely gets the shoulder up!

Mitchell slowly starts to get up and Martinez is shown with a look on his face, wishing to end the match. He runs to the ropes and goes for a springboard clothesline, only for Mitchell to catch Martinez as he comes off and lock him in a bear hug, squeezing the life out of him. Despite his best efforts, Martinez is unable to break the hold, striking away at Mitchell. Slowly, the attacks lessen and Martinez’s form goes limp once more in Mitchell’s arms. The ref lifts Martinez’s arms to see if he is out cold. 1â€¦the arm falls. The ref tries again to see if he responds to the three count. 2-the arm falls. One last time, the audience start clapping for Martinez, but the arm is released by the ref!

Sharper: “Cedro Martinez isn’t done yet!”

Dawson: “And here he comes. He’s trying to fight Mitchell off.”

Sharper: “Mitchell just using his strength to keep control of Cedro, but the heart of Cedro coming through here.”

And springs back up to punch Mitchell in the face. Despite this causing the Outlaw to tighten his hold, Martinez punches him again, this time with the left. The strikes grow faster and harder, fueled by adrenaline till Mitchell is forced to release his hold. Tossing his opponent away, Mitchell quickly charges, aiming for the Silver Bullet, only for Martinez to duck and quickly cross Mitchell’s arms over his chest to lift him up for the Bullet-4-Ur-Heart!!!

Sharper: “He’s going for the Bullet-4-Ur-Heart!”

Dawson: “This could be it...no..wait!”

Mitchell slides down behind Martinez before grabbing him and hoisting him up before throwing him back with the Last Ride. He then rolls over and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and Billy rolls off of Cedro. Billy turns and has his arm raised. He then starts to get up as Cedro winces in pain. Cedro rolls over, holding his head in pain.

Sharper: “Billy Mitchell with another big win and the Last Ride gets it done.”

Kayl: “He’s starting to get some momentum. He’s getting something going here!”

Billy gets up and walks around the ring celebrating. Cedro continues to stir in pain as we then go backstage.

The scene opens up in the locker room of the Rejected and we fade out from a steel chair, covered by a Dillusion t-shirt. The crowd cheers a bit and we see Anthony Wallace walking over to the door and looking back.

Wallace: “Ready to go.”

Dillusion: “Born ready...”

Dillusion walks over and grabs the shirt from the chair, presumably to throw on before a yelp is heard. Dillusion steps back and looks at the chair.

Dillusion: “Dave Coulier? Colonel Sanders? Adam Riddick? Come out you fiend or I will destroy you with the power of XUL!”

Wallace just turns away shaking his head.

Wallace: “Almost like dealing with Nicole. Normal one second...not normal the next.”

???: “Okay! Don’t shoot! Please don’t hurt me! I’m so sorry!”

Dillusion: “Oh...it’s you....I should kick that chair at you just for fun.”

Hallucigen slowly pops up from behind the chair, seemingly wearing part of a shrub on his head too. He then looks up.

Hallucigen: “You’re not mad at me? I....uh....things didn’t work out and well....I lost your Underground Championship to....”

Dillusion: “You can’t say her name....and Hallucigen....yes I do. I already did. In fact, two thousand laps around the building after your match. And when you least suspect it, I may run my car into you. But until then...you can live in fear of the destruction I will bring upon you. Oh....And you need to get Nicole an ice cream for me to bring home for her while she recovers. And one in the shape of Brittany Lohan!”

Hallucigen: “I don’t think they make them that lumpy.”

Dillusion: “Damn it! Do it!”

Hallucigen: “Okay...okay...yes sir...I failed you...I’ll figure something out.....uh....need your minion to come with you to ringside? I mean Ducky’s not here.”

Dillusion: “No...stay here. You’ll just get in the way. Anthony and I have a few important things to deal with....more important than you.”

Hallucigen: “Oh....alright.”

Dillusion turns to Wallace.

Wallace: “Ready?”

Dillusion: “Yeah. Let’s go.”

Dillusion and Wallace then leave the locker room as Hallucigen just walks around before turning and kicking the chair, causing it to crash into the wall. He then sighs before shaking his head and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown opens up at ringside as we see Anthony Wallace looking out at the ring, walking around as Dillusion just leans on the ropes, looking out into the distance and almost entirely unaware with what is going on in actuality. Dillusion just continues to stare out. Wallace paces the ring, with a microphone in his hand.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and as you can see, we have been joined by Anthony Wallace and Dillusion.”

Wallace continues to pace before looking out at the crowd. Dillusion still seems to be in his own universe.

Wallace: “Last Breakdown was not the night that we were hoping for. Especially when I stood in this ring, ready to confront Saber and Josh Hudson about what they did at Riding the Lightning and in particular, how they focused on Dillusion. But while Josh Hudson and Saber had some more fun at my expense, driving me through a chair and tweaking my ribs....it seems that someone else took it upon themselves to once again, get involved in Rejected business. Disco Ninja attacked Nicole Kinneck when she was on her way to check on me.”

The crowd boos a bit as Wallace paces now in the opposite direction.

Wallace: “Now Disco Ninja wants us all to believe that this was just business, nothing personal. Nevermind that he lost to Ducky at Riding the Lightning. Nevermind that Nicole Kinneck is sitting at home wondering where Brittany Lohan is while trying to find out why she can’t move her arm! Nevermind that Disco Ninja put Ducky on the shelf just because he felt like attacking her?! Well Disco....just like with Josh Hudson and Saber, we’re not looking at this as anything other than personal. You put one of us, one of the Rejected on the shelf, you better damn well know that your ass is going to be on our radar and we will do what we do best....and that is destroy you. You may not Hallucigen is not with us. That is not because he doesn’t care. That is because he’s got a match....but it’s also because at the end of the day, even he realizes that when it comes to unadulterated brutality and sheer violence, NO ONE can compete with Dillusion and myself!”

The crowd roars and Wallace looks around. Dillusion just continues to look out at the crowd before Wallace stops in the middle of the ring.

Wallace: “And to be perfectly honest, we are sick of people trying to make their name off of us. From The Real Speed....to Disco Ninja...to Saber....all individuals that have attempted to destroy the Rejected....well...screw them. Because all you’ve done is pissed us off-“

Just then we see an official running down to the ring. He stops as he goes up to the ring and looks up at Wallace. Wallace turns and looks at him before walking over to the ropes. Wallace then can be seen talking to him as a cameraman starts to make his way around, trying to get a sense of what is being said.

Kayl: “An SCW official is out here. Perhaps he’s unhappy with Wallace’s use of the word ‘screw.’”

Dawson: “I doubt it.”

Sharper: “I think he has a note.”

The cameraman comes over and goes over to Wallace. Dillusion just continues to look out and the cameraman comes over to Wallace and the official.

Wallace: “What?”

Official: “There’s a note. Disco Ninja gave us a note. He wanted us to give it to you.”

Wallace: “What the hell are you talking about?”

Official: “Ninja wants to let you know that he’s sorry for the attack and stands firm in his expression that’s it’s not personal.”

Wallace: “Where is he?”

The official trips over his words a bit and Wallace grabs him by the collar and starts to lift him up onto the apron, but the official snaps back, clearly intimidated.

Official: “I don’t know. He just handed it to me backstage at the interview area! I swear I don’t know where he is now.”

Wallace: “For the love of...”

Wallace shoves of the official back and the official falls over, landing on the ground hard. Wallace then gets up and walks over to Dillusion before Dillusion turns around and looks at him. Wallace says something to him and Dillusion just pauses him, sticking his finger up, almost to shush Wallace. Wallace looks a bit confused before turning around and shaking his head. Dillusion turns around and looks up at the higher levels the crowd again only for Wallace to go towards the ropes, but the crowd roars as Saber suddenly hops over the barricade. He then rolls into the ring and Wallace steps through the ropes before glancing over and seeing Saber. Wallace hops up and re-enters the ring only for Saber to run over and nail him with a Yakuza kick. The crowd ohs and immediately, yells out for Dillusion from the crowd to turn around are heard. Dillusion just continues to look out at the top of the crowd. Saber turns around and looks at Dillusion as Wallace holds his face in pain. Saber just laughs and then goes to go over to Dillusion and grabs him with a waistlock, only for Dillusion to block and swing around him and then lift Saber up with a huge release German suplex. Saber rolls over as the crowd roars in cheers. Saber pops up and falls over to the ropes and Dillusion turns around and smiles, tilting his head before running over and driving his knee into the side of Saber’s head, causing it to snap back. Dillusion then backs up and knees him hard again and again and again with a series over vicious knee strikes that cause Saber’s head to snap back violently with each other. Saber nearly is limp after the fourth shot and Wallace gets up. He then turns to Dillusion and Dillusion just looks at Saber and smiles.

Dawson: “Oh my God. Dillusion has almost snapped. He was almost in a zen-like state before just launching this attack when Saber touched him.”

Sharper: “Did he know they were going to strike? Did he know that Saber may be coming out? Either way, Wallace went to protect Dillusion and Dillusion almost was in his own little world.”

Wallace gets up and looks at Dillusion before looking at Saber. He then runs at him and drills him with a boot to the head, knocking Saber through the ropes to the floor. Wallace then backs up only for Dillusion to spin him around and grab him before nailing him with a jumping version of the Culling Song. The crowd ohs and Dillusion then turns and looks at Saber as Wallace rolls over in pain.

Sharper: “Dillusion just took out Wallace!”

Kayl: “What the hell? Wallace kicked Saber and Dillusion lost it!”

Dillusion then looks at Saber before exiting the ring. He then drops down before looking at Saber. Saber starts to get up and Dillusion knees him in the head, knocking him over such that he falls into the barricade. Dillusion then grabs him and lifts him up when he turns and sees Josh Hudson as he walks out from the back and looks down at the ring. Dillusion looks up at him as he has Saber grabbed across the chest. Saber then suddenly grabs Dillusion and elbows him in the head before grabbing him by the head and hits him with an impact DDT into the top of the barricade. Dillusion falls over and Saber stumbles back and steps over Dillusion. Hudson just slowly applauds Saber as Saber walks back and over to the rampway. Dillusion holds his head in pain and looks up at him. Saber then smiles as Hudson just looks down at Saber and then Dillusion before shaking his head.

Sharper: “Saber drives Dillusion into the barricade. Hudson is just looking on.”

Kayl: “At least he’s not coming down to the ring. At least he’s staying back. But what just happened. Dillusion took out Wallace and then went right after Saber again!”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but Wallace is going to want answers.”

Dawson: “Wallace continues to have a rough go of things here with all of these matters with Dillusion and Saber and Hudson.”

Dillusion stirs as Saber then backs up the rampway and Hudson turns around and goes to the back. The crowd boos as the scene continues to be shown for a few moments and then we hear “Rescue Me” in the background. We then see a still of Masquerade vs. Shilo Valiant for the US Championship.

Dawson: “Well as we try to figure out what we just saw, still to come, Masquerade and Shilo Valiant will do battle for the United States Championship. Karnivale against Karnivale. That and so much more, still to come!”

The crowd then slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

The scene opens backstage when we see Harmony Fisher kicking at the door of the Infamous locker room. The crowd starts to cheer in the arena as Fisher kicks it again.

Harmony: “Come on Ravyn. You want to play games. I’m here to play!”

Sharper: “Harmony Fisher is going right at Infamous!”

Kayl: “Alone? Get out of there. Come on! Get the reinforcements!”

Harmony kicks the door again and a visible dent forms. She goes again, only for Thorn to grab her from behind and then pull her back and bearhug her from behind.

Thorn: “Harmony! Stop!”

Harmony: “Come on Tommy! You know you want to take her head off!”

Thorn: “In the ring!”

Harmony: “Screw that. I’m sick of waiting!”

Several officials show up, obviously being alerted to the disruption before we then see the door open and Ravyn Taylor looks out and smirks. Pete Ebdon stands behind her.

Ravyn: “Awww....Harmony is trying to show she deserves to be part of the team too.”

Harmony: “Screw you bitch. You know I could kick your ass in a fight.”

Ravyn: “Probably, but then again, I don’t intend to give you that opportunity.”

Harmony: “Aww...come on. Don’t you like competition.”

Ravyn smirks.

Ravyn: “She’s a fiery one there Tommy. It would be a shame for you to get lumped in with guilt by association....oh wait....I bet you’re starting to do that with Holly already.”

Thorn just glares at her.

Ravyn: “You may want to reign her in. Be a shame if she does something stupid and just allows me to mention how David and Thorn are training losers in the wrestling world and one’s that don’t even follow the BS that comes out of their mouth.”

Harmony: “You’re one to talk.”

Ravyn starts to head back only to get the last word.

Ravyn: “I am. If you haven’t noticed...”

Ravyn smirks before stepping back into the locker room and closing the door. Thorn slowly lets her go. Harmony just turns.

Harmony: “Next time Tommy...you better let me go....because no one is going to stop me from doing what I want to do to her. You and David and Gable and Stacy want to play by the rules....do it....I’m not you guys!”

Harmony then turns and storms off as Thorn just shakes his head before turning and looking at the officials as the camera focuses on the dented Infamous door before we head to ringside.

Dawson: “Wow. Harmony Fisher showing a level of aggressiveness that Thorn, Helms, Winchester and Kissinger may need to reign in.”

Kayl: “Screw that. Turn her loose. I’d love to see how many heads roll before they stop her!”

Red Robberson vs. Katie Steward

The opening guitar riffs of "Rebellion" burst into the arena via the sound system. The audio only grows louder as a small series of pryotechnics explodes on the stage leaving a small plume of smoke, from that smoke, the shadow of a man with a baseball cap emerges from the curtain. Walking out of the smoke blurring the details of the man, Red Robberson, in trademark Confederate Flag print cap being readjusted. With a look of business in his stark blue eyes as he walks down to the ring. Sliding under the bottom rope, and springing quickly to his feet. Tossing the cap off into the crowd. Raising his arms up into the as he backs towards the center of the ring.

Dawson: A huge match for Red Roberson tonight on Breakdown as he goes one on one with the Queen Katie Steward.

Sharper: We hope Red Robberson is that massive road block for Katie Steward’s title hopes because it’s Road to Rise to Greatness and no one wants it more than Katie Steward.

I'm not cocky
I just love myself
Bitch!

As the lights in the arena begin to dim, the whimsical voice of Katie Steward is heard giggling as “Vanity” by Christina Aguilera plays on the speaker system.
Bright pink spot lights swirl around the arena as varies images of Katie Steward are captured on the video screen. This beautiful display encourages and prompts her fan base to jump out of their seats and start clapping for their Goddess.

Plush ruby red carpet is rolled down the aisle way just as Katie Steward emerges from behind the curtains. Miss Steward is all decked out wearing her long white coat and a stunning diamond studded tiara rests on her beautiful blonde hair curls. Katie produces her famous smiles for the live audience, and the more they applause and encourages her, she postures for them. Multiple flash bulbs can be seen as the cameras snatch as many and every pose she graces them with.

Several minutes later and as the song wind down, but continues to play in a low tone; Katie starts her walk down the ramp to ringside. TJ Johnson exists from behind the curtain and follows his Goddess. They only make it ½ ways to the ring when Katie notices a fans’ sign and the content disturbs her a bit. She shakes her shoulder and continues on her course. T.J. grabs the sign with the man and crushes it under his foot as he exchanges a few choice words with him. After a few tense moments with the fan, T.J. turns and catches up with Katie and they make it to the ring without any more commotion.

Once she reaches ringside, Katie folds her arms over chest and looks back over her shoulder at TJ Johnson waiting for him to do his job. When he sees that “look”, he immediately runs past her and enters into the ring. He signals for the microphone from the ring announcer and when he hesitates, T.J. snatches it from his hand.
Next T.J. excitedly waves everyone out of the ring. All the while Katie was fixing her hair at ringside ignoring what T.J. was doing. She walks over to the steel ring step and awaits her introduction.

Mirror, mirror on the wall
They call me stuck up, but I'm not at all
Never mind, I am (I am)
It's not my fault I'm the shit
Yeah I am
And I'm a bad ass bitch (hey!)

The camera’s view returns to Katie Steward as she stands at ringside fixing her coat. She looks up spreads her arms out wide and smiles the Famous smile for her glorious introduction as some of the fans have already begun to boo her and show how much they dislike and disrespect for her.

TJ Johnson: And finally, the reason why we have all come here tonight… She is The Queen of Queens, The Goddess of Desire, The SCW’s own Crown Jewel. Get your cameras and video recorders ready for… KATIE STEWARD….

Katie gracefully walks up the steel ring steps and onto the apron. She bends down enters the rings between the middle ropes that T.J. holds down for her. She walks over to the opposite corner and climbs onto the ropes. She takes off her lovely coat revealing her beautiful wrestling attire. Many in the crowd start to take snap shots of their Goddess. Katie jumps down and walks to the other corner to pose and climbs up on the middle ropes just as the lighting returns to normal and the music dies. Katie does one last pose for the fans then she jumps down and walks towards T.J.

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the flyest of them all
It's me, bow down get on your knees
Where's my queens?
Who reigns supreme?
Let me hear you scream
Whooo!

TJ Johnson smiles down at Katie, before bowing slightly. He takes the microphone and joins the announcing team for some unbiased journalist.

Dawson: Well as TJ Johnson gets settled in does anyone have any thoughts of Katie Steward?

Kayl: Oh Dawson. Breakdown’s runtime isn’t long enough.

Inside the ring, Katie walks to the center of the ring and spins around to the crowd throwing her arms in the air and the crowd turns a little hostile and starts to boo. Katie has a big smile as she ignores the boos. Red approaches her as he steps out of his corner. Katie spots him out of the corner of her eye and turns around catching him. The two stare down each other, but Red continues walking towards her. Katie quickly back tracks to her corner and she cowers in the corner with Red trapping her. The referee steps in between the two gets some space between them.

Kayl: This is going to be a great match.

Johnson: Hey Donovan, Ms. Steward has requested that you are calling the battle royal at Taking Hold of the Flame.

Kayl: Really?

Johnson: Yes. She wants to see the look on your face went you have to say Katie Steward is going to Main Event Rise to Greatness.

Kayl: Well then I’ll be looking forward to that.

Katie is in her corner and screams at the referee to get Red away from her. Red has enough of listening to Katie and goes to grab her in the corner and drag her out. Red pulls Katie into the center of the ring by her hair. Katie lets out a scream and grabs Red’s face clawing at her eyes. Katie’s eye rakes Red causing him to let go of her hair.

Dawson: Katie Steward digging those nails of hers into the eyes on Red Robberson. That has to be painful.

Red stumbles back wiping his eyes trying to get his vision back. Katie looks Red up and down and then dives for the back of his knee to get him on the mat. Red flats back to the mat and holds onto his knee. Katie immediately begins to stomp on it.

Sharper: Katie Steward is wisely taking away the height advantage of Red Robberson.

Katie grabs the leg of Red and starts to bend it in the opposite direction. She gives the leg a couple of swift kicks and Red moves around on the mat in pain. Katie grabs Red’s other legs and attempts to lock Red in a figure four leg lock. Red gets one leg free and uses it to push Katie away. Katie stumbles to the ropes and she spins around. She faces Red and runs back to attack, but ends up getting caught and Red rolls Katie up into a small package.

1…

2…

Katie kicks out immediately after 2.

Dawson: Katie Steward trying for a quick submission, but ended up getting caught herself.

Johnson: Come on! Red Robberson shouldn’t be allowed this close to the Goddess. It isn’t right.

Katie rolls on the mat and picks herself back up. She runs at Red who throws a punch hitting Katie in the stomach. Katie stumbles back and Red picks him up and steadies himself to not put too much weight on his injured leg. Red grabs Katie and pulls her in and wraps his arms around her and hits a belly to belly suplex. Katie flies over Red and hits the mat and she rolls over on her back.

Johnson: He can’t do that!

Dawson: Red Robberson using his power to easily dominate the SCW’s Crown Jewel.

Katie rolls around on the mat and Red is already on his feet. He walks over and grabs her legs. Katie begin to kick at Red and flops around on the mat trying to get away. Red puts Katie’s feet under his arms and lift Katie straight up so she’s standing on her head. Red falls backwards and sling shots Katie across the ring and she falls on her face on the mat.

Dawson: Red Robberson dishing out the punishment on Katie Steward.

Kayl: I like this guy. I can see a bright future for him in SCW. He’s got Kayl TV approval written all over him.

Katie rolls over on the mat and tries to crawl out of the ring, but Red grabs her by the leg and drags her back and then covers her for the pin.

1…

2…

Katie’s lets out a scream and kicks out of the pin after 2.

Johnson: Oh My Goddess that was way too close. Katie doesn’t belong in the ring with him.

Katie rolls over on the mat and picks herself up, but Red stands on top of her and wraps one arm underneath Katie’s for a half nelson. Katie begins to frantically move and she lets out another scream right near his ear and Red lets her go. Red stumbles around the ring holding onto his ears. Katie jumps onto his back and locks him in a sleeper hold. Katie tries to apply pressure as Red falls to one knee. Katie releases him and turns him around and puts him in a headlock. Katie flips her hair back and hits a DDT on Red in the ring. Katie goes for the cover.

1…

2…

Red kicks out as the referees hand was coming down for the 3.

Dawson: A close fall and Katie almost getting the win with her Hair Flip DDT.

Johnson: A Beautiful Move and a slow count by the referee. How is this fair to Katie?

Katie rolls off of Red and over to the corner. She stands up and watches Red getting up. Red stands on his feet and Katie runs up from behind and goes for a bulldog. She tries grabbing the back of his head and to slam his face into the mat, but Red pushes Katie forward and she runs straight into the turnbuckle. Katie stumbles back and Red runs to the ropes and bounces off and hits Katie with clothes line. Katie is knocked out on the mat and Red rolls on top of Katie for the pin.

1…

2…

Katie’s shoulder shoots off the mat as the referees hand was mere inches from the mat.

Kayl: Nooo. I don’t believe it.

Johnson: Yes! This is Road to Rise to Greatness Katie Steward, Donovan. She’s not going down on anyone.

Dawson: Thanks TJ.

Johnson: Shut up!

Red rolls over on the mat and catches his breath. He grabs Katie by her hair and picks her up off the mat. Red sets Katie up for a power bomb and the fans stand up on their feet.

Sharper: Some Southern Hospitality for Katie Steward. I don’t think Red Robberson would want it any other way.

Red lifts Katie up and she against lets a scream and in desperation unloads repeated punches to his head trying to save herself. Red has no choice, but he drops Katie and she falls to the mat and lands on her feet. She pushes Red back and then follows it up with a superkick knocking Red down to the mat and Katie collapses to the mat right after him.

Johnson: The Most Beautiful Superkick Ever. CHBK wishes he could do that.

Dawson: Yes, but Katie is down too. Which one is going to make it to their feet first?

Katie rolls over and slowly pulls herself up. She then gets to the ropes before using them to get up. Red rolls over, and gets up himself and Katie quickly turns and kicks him in the ribs. He then hooks him up by the arms, but Red easily back drops Katie over. Katie rolls over and gets up and Red nails her with a headbutt. Katie stumbles to the ropes and Red then grabs her and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off the ropes and Red lifts her up over her head before Katie turns and manages to knee Red in the back of the head before landing behind him and then rolling him up with a school boy.

The crowd boos and Katie quickly rolls out of the ring. Katie then throws her arms in the air on the floor.

Johnson: “Yes! YOUR Goddess continues to be awesome on the road to Taking Hold of the Flame! YES!”

Johnson throws his headset down before running around and heading to Katie.

Sharper: “Katie Stewards gets the win, and continues to be successful, but how about Red Robberson coming out and taking it to one of the favourites in that battle royal.”

Dawson: “Robberson is getting his confidence back and when he does...a big man with confidence, always dangerous!”

Kayl: “Just right now, not as dangerous as an annoying blonde. Go figure!”

Johnson celebrates with Katie Steward as Red Robberson starts to pull himself up. He then looks around before shaking his head. Katie continues to celebrate before we go backstage.

We go backstage to see Greg Cherry walking to the office of Sasha Drachewych. He stops at the door and takes a deep breath. He then knocks on the door.

Sasha: “Come in.”

Greg then opens the door before stepping inside. The camera follows him and he walks over to the desk. Sasha looks up at him.

Sasha: “Take a seat.”

Greg: “I’d prefer to stand.”

Sasha: “That’s your choice. I hear you wanted to meet with me.”

Greg: “I would have preferred it sooner than later.”

Sasha: “So would I but I was hoping that you’d rethink your position. I received your message and while I can understand you’re unhappy in your situation, I can’t sympathize with you.”

Greg just looks rather displeased.

Greg: “Can’t sympathize? You advertised that my wife and son would be here and they weren’t.”

Sasha: “Actually Greg. You did. You mentioned on live pay per view that you were going to reunite with them on Breakdown. We merely provided travel accommodations to help you in your situation. In fact, we went above what we need-“

Greg: “Can it. I want to know why the hell you didn’t pick them up and bring them here. You’re the ones that made a big deal about it. You’re the one’s that now are screwing with MY family and you’re the one that now would suck it up and be the bigger person and admit that SCW screwed up! It’s just like the Drachewych’s to always screw me.”

Sasha: “Well Greg...we left the tickets at the Pittsburgh airport for her. I assumed she would be watching the pay per view. I assumed you would contact her. It’s not our job to clean up your mess. Maybe this is her way of saying she hasn’t forgiven you. I don’t know her that well. Never really dealt with her. That was my father and she hasn’t been that active during my time.”

Greg turns away.

Greg: “You really don’t get it. Get it through your skull. You advertised she would be here.-“

Sasha: “No Greg. You did. And you let every fan down by not coming out and explaining why she wasn’t. You’re the one that made the bet. You’re the one that wanted the public-“

Greg: “So you’re just hoping I’m going to forget that you screwed up, advertised her to be here and then leave me out to dry. Toying with my emotions. You know what, I’m sick of this. I either want you to promise me that you’re going to make good to those fans by giving them what you advertised or that I get some form of payback after your screw up. I don’t appreciate getting screwed with using my FAMILY!”

Sasha goes to speak.

Greg: “So what’s it going to be? My family...or are you going to give me something to at least make me forget for a little while that you [bleep]ed up...and give me my rematch against Shilo.”

Sasha smirks almost in disbelief.

Sasha: “Greg...I owe nothing to you. And the fact that you’re using your own family to demand a title shot I think shows you’re not in the right mindset. I don’t know what the hell is going on with you Greg, but I suggest you figure out what’s going on with your family.”

Greg goes to speak and Sasha cuts him off.

Sasha: “Shut up Greg. I’m done talking. You’re clearly not of sound mind. You’re clearly delusional. And the fact remains, I still need to reprimand you not only for missing out on a booking last Breakdown and also for how you’ve dealt with me here.”

Greg: “Here it comes...”

Sasha: “I’m suspending you, effectively immediately and through Taking Hold of the Flame.”

The crowd ohs as Greg just suddenly no longer looks angry, but is in complete shock.

Greg: “But-“

Sasha: “You’re no longer part of the field of forty entrants. Security will escort you to your locker room to get your stuff. I really hope that you get your head screwed back on right. I promise you...if we could have gotten your wife here, we would. But regardless, we provided the tickets and we gave you the time. We gave you what you wanted. You were the one that had to make sure she’d show up. At some point, you’ll figure that out. I just hope that whatever’s going on in your personal life clears up. You’ve had a hell of a bad time until Riding the Lightning. I wanted to give you the moment you deserved.”

Security then shows up at the door. Greg just looks down before one of the guards reaches in and grabs him by the arm.

Security Guard 1: “Come on Greg. Let’s get you to your locker room.”

Greg just pulls away.

Greg: “Let me go...”

Greg turns and cuts in between the two before starting to storm off. Sasha just shakes her head and takes a deep breath.

Sharper: “Oh my God...Greg Cherry is out of Taking Hold of the Flame...”

Kayl: “What the hell are you thinking Greg? Ashley not being here was Sasha’s fault....you know....you’ve lost it...”

The scene continues to focus on Sasha for a moment longer before we fade to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we see Greg Cherry with his bag over his shoulder walking out of the arena with two security guards stepping out behind him and then standing by the door. Greg just walks past the camera before noticing it and placing his hand up over it to block the shot before walking far enough past it and just continuing to storm off.

Sharper: “Ladies and gentlemen, tonight’s shocking telecast continues to get more shocking. We’ve just been informed by our owner that Greg Cherry has been suspended until after Taking Hold of the Flame and won’t be in the battle royal thanks to his no-show last Breakdown and his decorum when speaking to our owner.”

Dawson: “Look. I’ve known Greg for a while. All three of us have. That was not Greg. He was almost delusional. He was blaming SCW. He was blaming Sasha personally for Ashley not being here. SCW left tickets. We all wanted to see Greg and Ashley finally reunite...and well Ashley wasn’t here and Greg refused to show.”

Sharper: “I don’t know why he’s blaming SCW. But he seemed to believe it. Those remarks I think led Sasha to make the call for suspension. He was the one who wanted to do the reuniting on Breakdown. You’d think Ashley would contact him give the bet as I recall it.”

Kayl: “Whatever. Guys....Greg’s got something going on. Maybe it’s just that the emotion of it all has just gotten to him. Who knows? He’s an emotional guy. But there’s another story here....The Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal just lost a huge favourite. That just improves the chances of others.”

Sharper: “Oh yeah and that’s putting it mildly!”

Dawson: “Yeah, but this night continues to get far more interesting. We kicked things off with Holly Adams returning and then joining Infamous. We have had Chad Evans return and promptly have to deal with his followers dropping like flies.”

Kayl: “Yeah. James Evans is the only one still up right now.”

Dawson: “And Ace Marshall who has been quite quiet in recent weeks.”

Sharper: “Let’s not forget that Dillusion went after Anthony Wallace as well after attacking Saber. This is just an odd night.”

Kayl: “Something’s in the water.”

“Lord Have Mercy” by Joanne Shaw Taylor is heard around the arena and the crowd immediately start to boo and jeer as Mike Harrison appears on stage. He stops at the top of the ramp and stretches his arms out wide taking it all in with a smug smile on his face.

Sharper: “Whoa. Wait a minute. Mike Harrison! He’s here!’

Dawson: “He’s been given time off for the last few weeks. We haven’t seen him in action since briefly after Retribution!”

Kayl: “Seriously, did everyone take advantage of the tickets that SCW left for Ashley Cherry EXCEPT for Ashley Cherry?”

As he does this a set of gold pyros explode behind him, shocking everyone into a momentary silence. At this point Mike proceeds to make his way slowly down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope. He proceeds to climb to the top turnbuckle and points to the crowd who continue to boo, jeer and shout abuse his way, much to Mike's amusement. Finally he stretches his arms out wide as the guitar solo begins and closes his eyes. After a moment he drops down from the top turnbuckle and walks around the ring before looking out at the booing crowd.

Sharper: “Well he’s in his ring gear. Perhaps he’s looking to be in action here. He’s got his ring robe on.”

Dawson: “Yeah, but he’s going to talk. Maybe we can find out where he’s been recently.”

The crowd continues to boo as Mike Harrison walks over to Jason Phillips before being handed the microphone. Harrison turns and walks to the middle of the ring. The crowd boos.

Harrison: “If you could all settle down, perhaps be respectful and take a listen to me for a little while, you may learn a few things about why I am many steps ahead of you.”

The crowd boos as Harrison looks around. He then smirks as he wipes his chin before looking out at the crowd.

Harrison: “See, you all have had to deal with the fact that the future of this company...me....has been absent for several weeks now. Sure I lost to Dillusion at Retribution. Round two will go better for me. But despite that, during that injury, that barbarian happened to cause me to tweak my knee forcing me to be out of action for these past few weeks. Now, if I had my choice, I would have come out here and still, on one leg, have destroyed everyone in my wake. But instead, SCW thought it better to have me go over to Europe, where apparently they are making a big deal about their upcoming tour to Britain and Europe and they needed someone to make sure people took them seriously. I don’t know. But I’ve been sitting on my arse now for many weeks, and I have been cleared to return and so tonight, I ask anyone in the back...grow a pair. I’m ready. Come on out to this ring. Come on down and suffer a humiliating defeat, because Mike Harrison is back and I need to get back to what matters...making my name stand out from all the others!”

The crowd boos and Mike Harrison turns and tosses his microphone back to Jason Phillips, who juggles it before dropping it to the mat. Phillips backs out of the ring as Harrison walks around, still in his entrance attire. The crowd boos as Harrison just paces.

Sharper: “It looks like we are going to be seeing Mike Harrison in action in a few moments!”

Dawson: “Yeah. I wonder if anyone is going to accept his challenge. Who knows?”

A few more moments pass before suddenly, the lights go out in the arena. A few moments later, several camera flashes are seen. The crowd just buzzes, making noise as the sound of the ring can be heard as someone seems to be dropped, but only noticeably via the sound. The darkness remains for a few moments.

Dawson: “What the hell is going on?!”

After about 15 seconds of pure darkness, the lights return and we see Mike Harrison down on the mat, his face covered by a black cloth bag, but blood can be seen coming from it. His ring jacket is thrown to the side as a masked individual just stands over him. Harrison remains down for a moment before seemingly starting to stir and the masked individual squats next to him before doing a cut throat motion. He then backs up before placing his arm in the ropes and then running forward and drilling the bag-covered head of Harrison with a vicious punt, causing him to roll over and then back to his stomach. The crowd ohs and this masked individual just drops down to his knees and looks at Harrison’s downed body. The crowd just buzzes, unsure whether to cheer or boo. Several officials come down from the back as the masked individual stands up. A number of officials come to the ring as the masked man just glares at them before stepping through the ropes and dropping down.

Sharper: “What did we just witness? Mike Harrison returns...and just that quickly is taken out!”

Dawson: “And not to mention humiliated!”

Kayl: “I don’t even know who this guy is! But Harrison has to be regretting that open challenge...well...if he’s conscious!”

Harrison continues to be down and we then see the officials enter the ring and start to check on him. They circle him and manage to take the bag off the head of the downed wrestler as EMTs roll out a gurney. The cameras however focused on the masked man as he just starts to walk to the back, slowly, ignoring the EMTs or even the additional officials that are coming from the back. The masked man walks up the ramp and then goes through the curtains before the scene changes.

Backstage we see Tooty Fruity getting through into a wall as he then falls back and we see Vyn Detta standing over him. He stomps him in the head before we hear a yelp and see Andrew Samuel Pugh kneeing Peach Fuzz in the ribs before nailing him in the head and spinning him around and into the wall. El Taquito Magico shows up, jumping off a random chair only to go face first into the wall as ASP ducks him. He then gets up and looks around. Detta looks to him.

Detta: “I think they’re getting the message.”

ASP: “Better double-check.”

Pugh then stomps Taquito Magico in the head and he rolls over. He then stomps him again and again and again. Peach Fuzz starts to get up and Vyn Detta throws Tooty Fruity into him. He then turns around and we then see Magnum XL, who had been rather limited since the return of the F-Ups nail Detta in the face with a hard right and then another and another. He then nails ASP as the crowd can be heard cheering. He then nails Detta with a hard right before Pugh reaches up and rakes his eyes. He then spins away as Detta turns away and Magnum XL rubs his eyes. He then looks up and blinks a bit before glaring.

Magnum: “You idiots better run!”

Magnum grimaces before looking around at the F-Ups.

Magnum: “God damn it. None of you got a shot off! None of you! Christ!”

The camera focuses on Magico and then Tooty Fruity and then Peach Fuzz, all as they wince in pain as Magnum XL shakes his head and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Warren James vs. Shaun Cruze vs. James Evans vs. Hallucigen

"Passive" begins to blare through the PA system and the crowd begins booing as the arena lights begin to flicker along with the beat of the music. Out from behind the curtain comes James Evans, decked out in black trench coat and a hood over his head, walking slowly. James keeps his eyes focused on the ring. James slides in underneath the bottom rope. James slowly stands up, then walks to the opposite corner and climbs the top rope, then slowly removes his hood and stares out at the crowd as they boo. He smirks at them, before hopping off of the top rope and waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “The angry youth of SCW and he’s got to be less than pleased with seeing Chad Evans back in SCW.”

Dawson: “He didn’t get along with Katelyn and Destiny. Chad is back and we know they don’t see eye to eye.”

Just when the crowd begins to settle, "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid," results in another uproar. Hallucigen then comes through the curtains and takes a deep breath. His arrival highlighted by the green laser lights shooting forth from the entry way, shining over the shoulders of Dillusion's faithful fan-boy. A highly sought collectible Dillusion lunchbox was gripped in his hand and an equally as valuable Dillusion themed backpack graced the shoulders of Hallucigen, who steadily moved towards the ring. On his way he paused ever so briefly to turn in circles, head whipping back and forth to gauge the reactions of the excited fans in attendance. Finally he stopped surveying responses and slipped into the ring, where he performed a series of laps, running from one set of ropes to the other. After thoroughly limbering himself up for competition he carefully forks over the lunchbox, and bookbag before looking at James Evans.

Kayl: “In any case, this is going to be a big match for these four. A huge match where some of the future stars of SCW can make their case for being the true future here.”

Sharper: “True future?”

Kayl: “It’s what I came up with. Sue me.”

"Sober" By Tool hits and the video screen comes to life with what appears to be Warren James, ridding a Harley down a lonely stretch of road. A side view of Warren James with no shirt on is then shown. The word bionic flashes across the screen before switching to Warren nailing a wrestling with his Bionic Showdown finisher. The Words "The Real" flash on the screen next and then Warren is shown charging into the corner, nailing an opponent with No More Chances. The scene switches to Warren adjusting his jacket before the words "6 Million" flash on the screen and the scene switches to Warren working out on a heavy bag, landing punches and kisses. The view now shows Warren walking to the ring in an arena and the word "Man" flashing on the screen before showing a close up of Warren staring a hole through you with his eyes. Jayde Blanchard steps from the back followed by Warren. The two waste no time in walking toward the ring as Warren stays totally focused. His eyes stay trained on the ring as Jayde climbs up on the ring apron and steps inside. Warren leaps up on the ring apron and stands looking out at the crowd before finally stepping in between the ropes and into the ring. Warren gets face to face with the referee staring at him before turning his attention to Jayde. Jayde gets right in Warren's face and tells him something before stepping out of the ring as Warren rubs his hands together and gets ready for the match.

Sharper: “Warren James and James Evans have some huge history between each other. Over the title that Warren James will be challenging for at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Kayl: “Meanwhile, James Evans is going to be looking at winning the battle royal. One has to wonder if he’s going to have a problem with the Adrenaline Champion or challenger tonight. You know, just to remind people he’s there.”

The video screen cranks into life, the opening rifts of ‘You know my name’ hitting over the sound system. The fans get to their feet in a huge wave of noise, from the tops of the arena all the way down to ringside

If you take a life
do you know what you'll give?
Odds are you won't like what it Is.

When the storm arrives
would you be seen with me?
By the merciless eyes I've deceived

I've seen angels fall from blinding heights
But you yourself are nothing so divine
Just next in line

Shaun appears at the top of the ramp, the Adrenaline Championship over his shoulder, and looks out over the crowd, lifting his hands and clapping those that cheer for him at the tops of their voices. Pyro explodes from the ramp to the roof tops. He points at his tee shirt which states NOW 100% SCW, which gets another major pop from the crowd

Arm yourself because no one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfil you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
you know my name

He nods his head, and begins the walk down the ramp way, high fiving the appreciative fans at ringside and signing a few autographs as the noise never quitens

If you come inside
Things will not be the same
When you return to my eyes

And if you think you've won
You never saw me change
The game that we have been playing

I've seen diamonds cut through harder men
Then you yourself but if you must pretend
You may meet your end

He slides under the bottom rope and into the ring, spinning around and then stopping in the centre, raising his arms aloft and pointing at the ceiling as pyro now explodes from the turnbuckles

Arm yourself because no one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins

Try to hide your hand
Forget how to feel (forget how to feel)
Life is gone
With just a spin of the wheel (spin of the wheel)

He walks to the first turnbuckle and climbs it, lifting one first in the air, before then smashing it into his chest. He jumps down and goes to a second turnbuckle, repeating the movement.

Arm yourself because no one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?

The coldest blood runs through my veins
You know my name (You Know My Name)

After climbing a third and then the forth, he stands there on the second rope for a while, before bouncing on the strand and back flipping into the middle of the ring, and stands there, smile on his face, looking out at the sea of faces that cheer him.

You Know My Name (You Know My Name)
You Know My Name
You Know My Name
You Know My Name

As his music end he shakes the hand of the referee, his eyes now finally meeting those of his opponents.

Sharper: “And there is the Adrenaline Champion.”

Dawson: “Yeah and he’s looking focused. The man has been on a tear. Almost no one has been able to topple him.”

Kayl: “Almost. Has he even lost?”

The bell sounds as Shaun Cruze places the Adrenaline Championship under the bottom turnbuckle only to turn around and James Evans nails him with a running forearm. He then nails him again before Warren James runs over and grabs James Evans and pulls him out before nailing him with a hard right. Evans stumbles back and Warren grabs him and whips him into the corner. Warren runs after him and jumps up for a back elbow, but James Evans moves out of the way. He then runs forward and Hallucigen runs over and jumps up, nailing him with a high knee. The crowd cheers and James Evans drops to the mat. Hallucigen then runs around and Warren James runs out of the corner and attempts a clothesline, only for Hallucigen to duck. Warren stops and turns around only for Hallucigen to jump up and pulls Warren down into his knees, chest first. Warren rolls over, holding his chest in pain. Hallucigen then gets up and Shaun Cruze comes up from behind and rolls him up in a school boy.

Hallucigen kicks out. He then starts to get up and Shaun Cruze grabs him, nailing him with a hard right, before driving him into the corner.

Sharper: “Cruze working over the former Underground Champion in the corner.”

Dawson: “Cruze doing what he needs to. Focus on the man in the ring. You know that Warren James and James Evans are going to be focusing on you. Try to focus on them one at a time.”

Hallucigen turns around and Cruze drives his knee into the ribs of Hallucigen. He then knees him again before turning and grabbing Hallucigen before running out of the corner and hitting a running facebuster. He then rolls over before going for the pin.

Hallucigen kicks out again. Cruze looks up before getting up. Meanwhile, on the floor, James Evans clotheslines Warren James hard on the floor. Warren rolls over in pain and James looks up at the ring. Cruze grabs Hallucigen and scoop slams him down. James Evans hops onto the apron before jumping to the top rope and diving forward with a flying forearm. Cruze is nailed in the back of the head and he stumbles forward and into the ropes. James Evans gets back up before running over to Cruze. He then hoists him up and throws him back with a release German suplex. The crowd ohs and Cruze rolls over in pain. Evans goes for the pin, folding him up.

Cruze kicks out again and James Evans looks up before grabbing Cruze, but Hallucigen then grabs him from behind and pulls him back into his knee. Evans rolls over in pain. Hallucigen then jumps up and hits a double knee drop to the chest of Evans. He then goes for the pin.

Warren James grabs Hallucigen by the mask and pulls him through the ropes and to the floor. Hallucigen starts to get up and James jumps up and kicks him in the head, knocking him back. Warren then rolls in as Cruze and Evans both get up. Warren then runs past them and handsprings into the ropes before jumping up, twisting in the air and grabbing Cruze and Evans by the heads before driving them down with DDTs.

Dawson: “Oh what a move! What a move!”

Kayl: “He hit not one, but both of them with DDTs and Warren James says hello to both in a fun way. I used to just wave to people.”

Warren rolls over and turns to Cruze before hooking the leg.

Cruze kicks out. Warren turns around and covers Evans.

Evans kicks out. Warren looks up before turning and grabbing Evans and lifting him up to his feet. He then pulls him into a short-arm clothesline before turning back to Cruze. He grabs him and lifts him up only for Cruze to counter with a Samoan drop. The crowd ohs and Cruze sits up. He then turns around and starts to get up only for Hallucigen to roll back into the ring. He then runs at Cruze and jumps up, nailing him with a running knee to the face. Cruze falls back and Hallucigen stumbles over before hooking the leg.

Evans breaks up the pin.

Sharper: “And James Evans breaking up the pin at the last second.”

Dawson: “Hallucigen diving in and nearly taking this match from nowhere too.”

Kayl: “And now all four are back in the ring. This is where you want to go big or go home.”

Hallucigen starts to get up and James Evans grabs him and nails him with a hard right. He then grabs him and throws him back with a Russian leg sweep. He then rolls over and gets up as Warren starts to get up. James just watches him before nailing him with a forearm smash to the back. James then grabs him and lifts him up onto his shoulders only for Warren to slide down behind him. He then runs into the ropes. He then runs at James and nails him with the No More Lies when he turns around. The crowd cheers and Warren turns as Hallucigen jumps up and nails him with an enziguri. Warren stays on his feet, half out of it and Hallucigen then turns to the ropes before jumping to the middle rope and diving back, hitting a twisting knee strike to the head of Warren, knocking him down. Hallucigen then gets up and turns to Cruze only for Cruze to drill him with a superkick. He then looks around as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Superkick right to the chin of Hallucigen!”

Dawson: “And he’s down. This crowd is going nuts. Cruze now looks to be going to end it.”

Kayl: “Cruze Missile may be coming up. He’s heading to the corner!”

Sharper: “And he’s got his pick of targets with everyone down in front of him!”

Cruze then exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. He looks around before looking down at Hallucigen and Warren James stirs. James Evans starts to get up as well. He then looks at Hallucigen and dives at him and drills him with the Cruze Missile. Hallucigen stumbles forward and into James Evans. Evans however grabs him and turns before throwing him through the ropes to the floor. James Evans turns around and Warren James then grabs him and drives him back with the Million Dollar Move. James however rolls over and gets up just in time for Cruze to nail him with a superkick, knocking him out of the ring. The crowd ohs and James lands on the floor. Cruze then dives on top of James Evans hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and Cruze rolls over. He then gets up and looks over at James Evans as he rolls over. Warren James gets up on the floor as Hallucigen looks around disappointed. Warren James just gets up as Jayde walks over to him and Warren applauds Cruze. Cruze just nods to him as Cruze has his arm raised.

Dawson: “A sign of respect between the Adrenaline Champion and his challenger at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Sharper: “But next time, it will be one on one. Cruze will need to pin Warren James again. Warren James will need to finally defeat Shaun Cruze!”

Cruze celebrates as James Evans starts to get up. He looks less than pleased as he looks around, unhappy. He rolls to the floor and turns before kicking the barricade. He then drops down is disappointment as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we open up in the tunnel that leads to the ring to see James Evans down on the ground, holding his head in pain. Several officials are checking on him and James Evans writhes in pain. EMTs arrive and the officials continue to talk to him to keep him responsive as we head to ringside.

Sharper: “Now James Evans is taken out.”

Dawson: “We’ve seen Destiny Nichols taken out, Katelyn Buehler and now James Evans.”

Kayl: “You have to think Ace Marshall is happy he’s not here.”

Sharper: “Chad Evans returns and all of this happens. Talk about coming back to a really uninspiring situation!”

Breakdown reopens at ringside and the crowd stirs a bit before the lights dim and a hush comes over the audience. The big screen suddenly goes static and this static starts to form a shape that all the audience recognizes. The audience boo as they recognize the face of Jason Zero. The face smiles before saying.

The Kingdom Of Old Is Dead.
The Order Has Fallen.
Now Is The Rise Of A New Kingdom
Of Chaos

The familiar electric guitar starts playing Crush 40’s “Knight of the Wind” while some fan of the proclaimed Crusader of Chaos holds up their lighters as a trap door opens from the stage ramp.

Wooaaah, Woooooah

Slowly, a large glass orb and two metal towers rise. We can see the silhouette of a man kneeling in that orb. As the lyrics start, he slowly rises out stretching his arms at a 45 degree angle.

Hey all (Hey all)
Welcome to the greatest storm.
I know, I know.
You have waited much too long
And I (And I)
I will be your shining star.
I’m here (I’m here)
You Better conquer fear or run!

Suddenly the two metal towers spring to life shooting bright purple and pink electricity at the orb. The man inside does not shy from this and within a few seconds the orb implodes, collapsing all around, leaving the man inside standing, exposed. Standing there is Jason Zero, his head to the sky, his eyes closed.

Like a sword, I'm brought
Into the heat of the day
Like a knight, I'll fight
Until the fight is won

In the reign, I save
Each and every
Each and every
Each and everyone
'Till this war is won

Zero looks around as the crowd boos. He gives a grin before running down the ramp and then he slides inside it. He hops to the turnbuckle, reaching out with his arms and looking to the heavens.

And I'm meant to rule
By the sword
Slashing through the every inch of the power
The power in you

As I sit
As I stand
By chaos will I command
My kingdom

I'm a knight of the wind

The crowd boos as he then drops down and the music fades out as he walks over to Jason Phillips and is handed a microphone. Zero just smiles as he walks around the ring. The boos continue.

Sharper: “Last Breakdown, Jason Zero called out CHBK. We know the Heartbreaker is here and I don’t even think we need to mention that he knows of Zero’s efforts.”

Kayl: “You’d have to be blind and deaf to not know of Zero’s efforts. Hell, I bet you he’s released his hatred of CHBK in Braille and palm writing!”

Zero just looks around as the boos continue to resound throughout the arena.

Zero: “Thank you for the warm reception. But I’m not interested in whether any of you approve or not of my methods, my message or anything in between, because when I am finished, you will all be realizing how powerful my sacrifice was for the greatness of SCW. You will all finally realize what I have been telling you. But unlike the group of trollops in Infamous, I’m not looking to constantly plaster the airwaves with that message. For the only man I care about right now is known to the world as the Canadian Heartbreak Kid.”

The crowd boos as Zero looks around.

Zero: “Now Alex. You have been doing your best to ignore me for a long time and I have to say I’m disappointed. I expected something from you by now. That said, I know that you wouldn’t come at me unless you had everything as perfect as you could make them. But Alex...you won’t ever get that perfection. Too many people want to see your downfall. They will all falter as usual. But you know that you need to buy your time before I get what I want out of you. And it’s simple...the clash of the immortals one more time. The two most iconic figures....but even my desires have limits. See, Alex, I know that you will play your games and perhaps even duck me just because you can. You’re not worried about how people perceive you. You never have. But one thing I can do is make your legacy worth nothing in the eyes of many. I need not state how I’ve overcome your career in the realm of titles and awards...but there is one left. And I am getting bored of waiting. It’s one reason I’ve entered myself into the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

Kayl: “What?”

Sharper: “A huge announcement, but this just doesn’t make sense.”

Zero: “Have I shocked you?”

Zero smiles.

Zero: “See, Alex....I am not going to wait forever. In fact, I’m sad that you haven’t tried to even just throw that Bittersweet Ending my way just for old time’s sake. But one thing that you have over me still to this day is that you have walked into that Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal and won it at least once...and depending on who you ask, some would say twice. Now, I’ve managed to succeed in the second half of the equation...marching to Rise to Greatness to win the World Championship, ironically something I was able to do with your help...Thank you. But I still would love to win the battle royal. And if you’re going to ignore me and hide in the shadows...trying to play your games without ever actually coming out and confronting me about it, then I’m going to make sure when people are talking about the greatest SCW wrestler....they’re going to ignore you.”

The crowd boos and Zero just smiles.

Zero: “Your foil Alex....he’s back and you’re going to have to deal with him at some point.”

Zero smiles before we then hear “This is How a Heart Breaks” play throughout the arena. The crowd roars before starting to boo and CHBK walks out from the back. He has a microphone in his hand and he walks to the edge of the stage and looks down at Zero. Zero just turns and smirks.

Kayl: “Ask and you shall receive?”

Sharper: “Well I don’t know. CHBK has largely avoided Zero. Outside of getting involved in a match with Zero and Knight on Ammo, he’s relatively let Zero stand on his own in this. Zero’s goal however is to remove CHBK from SCW I suppose.”

CHBK just looks at the ring and shakes his head before bringing the microphone to his lips.

CHBK: “Zero...I think it’s safe to say that you have lost it. Whatever you had left. I have heard your ramblings, your ravings, and all I see is someone that has struggled to contemporize and move on in their career. While I have come out this year and the world is reminded by what I do better than anyone in the world....you....well besides mentoring wastes of time and then messing with people looking to make their career, you come back to me.”

The crowd roars a bit.

Zero: “Thunderdome seems to have made you forget-“

CHBK: “Zero....I haven’t forgotten anything. See, I know how you work. Every time that things start to slide, you do one thing and one thing well...you find a way to face me. You know that I bring you back to the top of your game. Let’s look at what’s happened since you came on this little crusade. Your call for me to come back and engage in that psychological war one more time. Zero....you’ve started to win again. You have that confidence. You thought people forgot about you. But I have made YOU relevant again.”

The crowd boos a bit. Zero just looks less than comfortable with that assertion.

CHBK: “Just like you keep coming out and talking about how I did something on the website on April Fools. Like I would be that childish. Zero...you’ve lost it. You’ve finally snapped. People made all of the jokes over the year and you’ve finally snapped and the mighty Jason Zero is chasing ghosts that never were there. Jason...continue chasing them. Because as far as I’m concerned. I’ve already won and I haven’t had to do anything.”

Zero just glares at CHBK.

CHBK: “In 2003, the world was watching us put SCW on the map. It’s 2011....I’ve kept SCW on the map. What about you?”

CHBK just shakes his head as he turns around and goes to walk to the back. Jason Zero just looks down dejected before turning his head and smirking.

Zero: “Alex...”

CHBK stops and doesn’t bother looking back.

Zero: “You’ve never ran from me before...”

CHBK pauses for a moment. He then continues to walk to the back. Zero just smirks as the camera focuses on him for a few moments longer.

Zero: “I’ll see you soon Heartbreak...I’ll see you real soon.”

CHBK disappears behind the curtains as the camera focuses on Zero as he continues to smile.

Kayl: “What the hell is wrong with him? I think that asshole was right. Zero has snapped.”

Dawson: “I don’t know, but Zero knows CHBK better than nearly anyone in the ring. And he made a point...CHBK has never ran from him.”

Sharper: “But CHBK did acknowledge him...this is far from over. But Zero seems to be happy with the reaction. And we don’t have a clue why?!”

Kayl: “I thought I knew CHBK, but I guess not. But Zero knows him as an enemy. And if Zero’s happy, I’ll be honest, as much as I hate to say it, I’d trust that here. Whatever the hell that means!”

Zero continues to smile for a few moments longer before the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Breakdown returns and we open up with a live shot of the arena before going down to ringside.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Tonight has been a huge night to say the least. A lot going on and still to come, the United States Championship will be on the line.”

Dawson: “And of course, all of this, while we’re heading to the most exciting time of the year, Rise to Greatness in July...but Taking Hold of the Flame, later this month on May 29^th.”

“Country Song” by Seether plays throughout the arena as the Taking Hold of the Flame logo comes up on the screen before turning to show the matches.

David Helms vs. Shilo Valiant

SCW World Championship

Sharper: “David Helms gets his opportunity at Shilo Valiant and a rematch for the World Championship, but where will his focus be. We’ve seen little of Shilo Valiant tonight. He’s focusing on the US Championship, but Helms has had to worry about Infamous, Shawn Winters and of course, making a statement to Shilo Valiant.”

Dawson: “He’s going to need to figure out a way past all of the rest if he wants to be a two time World Champion.”

Thorn, Gable Winchester & Stacy Kissinger vs. Ravyn Taylor, Syren & Holly Adams

Kayl: “This is just shocking. Holly Adams returned earlier tonight and joined Infamous. We know there was a lot of animosity between Adams and Infamous and all of that seems to be gone.”

Sharper: “In any case, Thorn, Winchester and Kissinger are going to try and keep Infamous away from David Helms and in the process, also deliver a statement of their own to tell Infamous to stay out of their way.”

Warren James vs. Shaun Cruze

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Dawson: “A rematch from Riding the Lightning: Night Two, the Adrenaline Championship will be on the line as Shaun Cruze and Warren James meet again.”

Kayl: “Both have proven their desire to be one of the rising stars in SCW and both are going to be there, but these two have so much respect. This match is just going to be off the charts.”

Rachel Foxx vs. Shorty Jr.

Sharper: “We were just notified about this match. After Shorty Jr.’s message earlier, this match has been signed. Rachel Foxx against Shorty Jr. Non-title match.”

Dawson: “Shorty Jr. wanted to make his statement against the Suicide Queen. But Rachel Foxx is pissed off and that’s not good for ANYONE.”

The Taking Hold of the Flame Battle Royal

Sharper: “Forty individuals will enter that ring. The winner faces the World Champion at Rise to Greatness. Talk about it being a hell of a fight, but a huge honour if you win. No one has won it twice, but with all of the names in it, Shawn Winters, Lucas Knight, Christy Matthews, James Evans, Jason Zero and so on. It’s going to be hard to win it.”

Kayl: “But remember, Greg Cherry now is not in it. That opens up the odds. It’s going to be an interesting night to say the least.”

Dawson: “And let’s not forget, the big change...the return to forty individuals. It’s going to be harder to win, especially if you draw an earlier number. In any case, huge stakes are on the line and a lot of people would love to get that title opportunity!”

Just then, the music cuts out and we hear “Broken Dreams” by Shaman’s Harvest play throughout the arena. The crowd boos and we then see Chad Evans walk out from the back. He starts to make his way down to the ring. The boos continue as he walks up the steel steps.

Dawson: “And we are being joined by Chad Evans. I’m kinda surprised we’re seeing him out here.”

Kayl: “Well I mean, it’s not like he’s told us all off yet and it’s not a Breakdown with Chad Evans without that. It’s like a tradition. Just like we can’t get through a show without Katie Steward making me deaf.”

Chad Evans enters the ring and walks over to Jason Phillips before just grabbing the microphone from him and he turns back to the middle of the ring.

Chad: “Alright, I’m not going to get into why I’ve been so kindly absent. The fact of the matter is that I’ve come back, gracing you all with someone’s presence who’s worth a damn and I now have to deal with the idiots that I’ve been saddled with showing that they are idiots and good for nothing more than being a moving target.”

Chad paces a bit as the crowd boos.

Chad: “Now, I’m not exactly in the mood to deal with this crap right now, but I am going to do something I rarely do and that is that whoever is the moron that has to beat the hell out of other idiots to make themselves feel special, can you please come out to the ring now so I can kick your ass, make you realize you suck massive and I can go back to no longer caring about a damn thing, but because I am NOT in the mood to deal with this crap!”

Chad looks around as the crowd boos.

Dawson: “Wow. Chad Evans coming out here and being very forward.”

Sharper: “Obviously he’s just pissed off. Probably he’s just had some shows off and now wants to come back and yell at people and that plan has been ruined.”

Chad paces back and forth before suddenly the lights go out. The crowd roars.

Kayl: “Oh great. The masked guy is back!”

Dawson: “I doubt that...”

Just then the opening notes of RED's "Start Again" play over the PA and the fans in the arena rise to their feet. The crowd starts to buzz before we then see Matt Hodges walk out from the back. The crowd’s buzzing turns to cheers and they grow and grow as Matt Hodges starts to make his way down to the ring. Chad Evans just looks shocked.

Sharper: “Oh my God! It’s Matt Hodges! It’s Matt Hodges!”

Dawson: “And he knows plenty about Chad Evans! They used to be friends!”

Sharper: “Chad Evans is in shock too!”

Kayl: “Look out! Look behind him!”

The cheers grow before then suddenly reaching an insane level as Matt Hodges walks to the end of the rampway and looks up in the ring, smiling. Chad looks confused before Matt Hodges points behind him and Chad turns around as the camera view changes to show the entire ring and Chad is then nailed with the BEST SUPERKICK EVER! The crowd erupts in cheers as the crowd can be seen going nuts in the background. We then see James Exeter standing over Chad Evans who is now completely out. Matt Hodges walks up the steel steps and enters the ring.

Kayl: “I’ve been waiting too long to do this. BEST! SUPERKICK! EVAHHHHHH!”

Sharper: “James Exeter just took out Chad Evans!”

Dawson: “Listen to this crowd!”

Sharper: “Hodges and Exeter are back! They are back and they are targeting Chad Evans!”

The crowd continues to cheer before James Exeter looks around and smiles. He then looks at Matt Hodges who walks over to Chad Evans who is down in the ring. The two stand over him and nod before smiling. “Sparkle and Shine” now begins to play throughout the arena as the crowd continues to cheer.

Sharper: “Unbelievable! James Exeter....Matt Hodges...they are back. They are going after Chad Evans....and oh my God! What a moment!”

Dawson: “It’s like some skewed Apotheosis reunion...and Chad Evans just got the wake-up call!”

James Exeter and Matt Hodges continue to just soak in the crowd reaction as they stand over Chad Evans. The camera focuses on them for a bit longer before we then go backstage.

The scene opens backstage in the Karnivale locker room to see Shilo Valiant walking up to Masquerade as he pulls his elbow pad up to his elbow. They meet up at the door. Valiant just looks at him with his two titles over his shoulders.

Masquerade: “So...happy to have a lighter carry-on after this.”

Valiant: “Not really as I don’t expect that to happen.”

Masquerade: “We’ll see, man. Either way....good luck out there.”

Valiant: “Good luck. Let’s give the fans a show.”

Masquerade: “Don’t worry...I will.”

Masquerade winks before stepping out of the room. Valiant follows him as “Rescue Me” starts to play in the background.

Kayl: “When we return, the SCW United States Championship will be on the line. Shilo Valiant defends against his friend and tag partner, Masquerade, NEXT!”

The scene then fades to black.

COMMERCIAL:

Masquerade vs. Shilo Valiant

SCW United States Championship

The guitar riffs bring the fans to their feet. The big screen shows several masks flying around before crashing into one another and making the word, Masquerade. We then see the man himself standing there posing. The camera does 360 around him while he looks up with his arms out slightly, palms turned out, his hands holding several different masks. The name he bears goes around him in the back ground, and suddenly there is a flash followed by clips of Masquerade beating people up in the ring and him laughing and in gothic background while he tries on different masks, still laughing out loud. These shots get faster as the music picks up. When the vocals start it goes back to utter black out and then the name ‘Masquerade’ flashes like a pulse.

We got the fire
Whose got the matches?
Take a look around at the sea of masks.
Come one Come all
Welcome to the grand ball
Where the strong run for cover and the weak stand tall.

The big screen shows more model like slow motion shots of the good looking yet deranged stranger as well as several clips of Karnivale celebrating with titles and victories. From the ramp, a pedestal opens and rising slowly as if in slow motion, with the wind blowing in his face, is Masquerade. His back is to the audience and his arms are out at different angles, holding several different masks. Behind him we see the fireworks go off showing an actual arrangement pattern in the shape of a mask. The fans, meanwhile, hold up their own masks. Masquerade holds his head down slightly while the wind blows. His vest is undone so the camera picks up his build quite easily. As he poses for the camera, he waits till he hears...

Welcome to the Masquerade

He turns slowly one eighty for the audience, before tossing his masks aside. They cause a few cool explosions when they land. Masquerade then walks down the ramp, waiting a second before running and sliding into the ring. He lies on his back and puts his hands up and lowers them over his face to take off his last mask as the vocals go 'I'm not afraid... I'm ashamed... I'm not ok... Welcome to the Masquerade!'

Masquerade kips up and slowly takes off his trenchcoat, tossing it out of the ring, and lets his vest fall a bit so he can show off. He then does it up and goes to rest on the turnbuckle, his legs up. While he waits for his opponent to enter the ring, he takes his mask and tosses it out to a lucky fan in the audience.

Welcome to the Masquerade...

The music cuts and the fans roar!

Sharper: “This is going to be interesting. A rematch from Body, Heart and Soul of this year. Masquerade gets another shot at Shilo Valiant and the United States Championship.”

Kayl: “And Masquerade and Shilo took each other to the limit. Then, however, it was almost more personal. This is more about competition. It’s almost like they’ve resolved whatever the hell was going on between the two of them.”

The audience rise to their feet in cheers as a woman screams the word "NECRO!" across the sound system!

So hold on until it's over

Oh!
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I'm 'bout to do
'Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

The spotlight and camera search around the arena as "I'm Here for Your Entertainment" by Adam Lambert screams through the arena, the cameras and lights trying to locate the elusive Necro-Merchant. They quickly spot a growing fog near the entryway of the ramp.

Oh!
I bet you thought that I was soft and sweet
You thought an angel swept you off your feet
But I'm about to turn up the heat
I'm here for your entertainment

The fans yells only grow louder as from seeming below the ground, Shilo shoots out of the ground as fireworks shoot out around him, the neon lights causing his face and colored hair to glow in eerie colors. The SCW United States and World Championships are over his shoulders. Landing on the ground, Shilo spins around on the spot, marveling at the massive audience and shouting back at them. The word "Necro" is heard again, which Shilo returns by shouting the same word.

'Sall right
You'll be fine
Baby I'm in control
Take the pain
Take the pleasure
I'm the master of both
Close your eyes, not your mind
Let me into your soul
I'm gonna work it 'til your totally blown

Making his way down the ramp, he takes out two vial guns from his belt and holds them up, his feet planted as blue fire shoots from the stage behind him. As the fire raises then dies, the lights return to normal, revealing Shilo in full color.

No escaping when I start
Once I'm in I own your heart
There's no way to ring the alarm
So hold on 'til it's over

Making his way to the audience, Shilo is approached by fans who hand him money for a hit from his vial guns of necro. As he takes the payment and gives the fan what they want, both Shilo and the fans yell Necro.

Oh!
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I am about to do
'Cause it's about to get rough for you
I'm here for your entertainment

Returning to the match, Shilo tosses the now empty guns away and slides into the ring, staying on his stomach to view the hungry crowd. Standing up, he makes his way over to the turnbuckle, jumps on and shouts to the fans and finger shooting them as if he still had his vial guns.

I'M HERE FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT!

Shilo drops down as he turns and hands the US and World Championships to the referee. The referee holds up the United States Championship as the SCW US Championship logo comes across the screen.

Dawson: “Shilo Valiant about to make his first defense for the US Championship since retaining it against Greg Cherry at Riding the Lightning.”

Kayl: “Regaining it. Not retaining.”

Dawson: “Sorry. Misspoke.”

Sharper: “Grammar and vocabulary aside, these two know each other well and expect to see some very interesting things.”

Kayl: “Helms. I hope you’re watching. This may be as good of scouting as you could do.”

The referee hands off the titles to Jason Phillips before backing up. He looks at Masquerade and then Shilo Valiant before both nod at him and he calls for the bell. Shilo and Masquerade look at each other and smile before running at each other. The crowd roars as Shilo nails Masquerade with a hard right and Masquerade fires back with one of his own. Shilo hits another. Masquerade retaliates with a hard right. Shilo hits another and another as Masquerade hammers away. Both then continue to hammer away on each other as the crowd starts to erupt in cheers. They hammer away before both nail each other and spin around before backing up and then running at each other only to both take each other down with a clothesline. Both men roll over and stir as the crowd cheers.

Kayl: “Whoa. Both going at it fast and furious at the start.”

Dawson: “Both men down and both almost mirroring the other.”

Shilo starts to get up and Masquerade gets up and quickly grabs Shilo and arm drags him over. Shilo gets up and Masquerade jumps up and dropkicks him down. He then goes for the pin.

Shilo kicks out. Masquerade gets up quickly and Shilo rolls over and gets up and Masquerade nails him with a back elbow. He then turns and runs into the ropes in front of Shilo. He then jumps up and attempts a moonsault, but Shilo ducks and Masquerade lands on his feet. Shilo bounces off the ropes in front of Masquerade and Masquerade attempts to scoop him up, but Shilo spins through and lands on his feet before kicking Masquerade in the ribs. He then fires him into the ropes. Masquerade bounces off the ropes and Shilo lifts him up for a back drop, but Masquerade blocks it and drops down before twisting in the air and rolling up Shilo with a variation of a victory roll.

Shilo kicks out. Both men get up and Masquerade nails Shilo with a hard right and Shilo falls back through the ropes and to the floor. He walks over to the middle of the entrance way as Masquerade looks at him before getting up and running into the ropes. He bounces off them before running towards Shilo and diving through the ropes, but Shilo ducks and Masquerade lands on the mats and rolls over as the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “No one home for the challenger. Masquerade dove through the ropes. Shilo ducked and Masquerade goes head first into the floor!”

Kayl: “And that can tweak your neck, give you a concussion. Shilo wasn’t trying to injure, but that may have happened. That’s why it’s called high-risk. You may do that! Thank you Masquerade for giving me footage for a public service video!”

Shilo gets up and Masquerade stirs, rolling over and Shilo grabs him and lifts him up and rolls him into the ring. He then rolls in afterwards and goes for the pin.

Masquerade kicks out. The crowd cheers and Masquerade rolls over. He holds his head and neck and Shilo grabs him and drags him up before nailing him with a hard right. Masquerade stumbles back and Shilo grabs him and pulls him in before throwing him back with a back suplex. Masquerade holds his head and neck and Shilo rolls him over and goes for the pin.

Masquerade kicks out again. He turns and Shilo grabs him and starts to lift him up. He then nails him with a hard right and a kick, knocking Masquerade into the corner. Shilo then whips him across the ring. Masquerade hits hard and walks out and Shilo runs at him and jumps up, nailing him with a running jump kick to the head. Masquerade lands hard on the mat and Shilo turns around and goes for another pin.

Masquerade gets his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Shilo starting to just go at the head of Masquerade.”

Dawson: “Well smart strategy. See a weakness go for it. Masquerade would do the same, even if these two are friends.”

Kayl: “You say that now. But I bet Masquerade would disagree at this point. He’s got to be wondering where his ass his. And he may not believe it’s still attached to him!”

Shilo gets up and Masquerade rolls over. Shilo grabs him and hoists him up. He then turns and whips him into the ropes. Masquerade bounces off the ropes and Shilo tilt-a-whirl backbreakers him down. The crowd ohs and Masquerade rolls over, holding his back in pain. Shilo then goes for another pin.

Masquerade rolls his shoulder off the canvas. Shilo looks up and grabs him and starts to slowly lift him up. Shilo then nails Masquerade with a forearm shiver as the crowd boos and a few “Masquerade!” chants start, leading to “NECRO!” chants in response. Shilo then nails him with another forearm shiver before going to whip him across the ring only to pull him back and lift him up onto his shoulders. He then goes for a death valley driver, but Masquerade counters with a stunner. Shilo pops up and Masquerade manages to get to his feet before jumping up and spinning in the air before nailing Shilo in the back of the head with a kick. The crowd ohs and Shilo falls over. Masquerade rolls over and just looks around, shaking his head, trying to get the cobwebs loose.

Sharper: “Masquerade hits a jump kick to the head of Shilo. Down goes to the champion.”

Dawson: “But for how long and can Masquerade capitalize?”

Kayl: “He’s shaking the cobwebs. He’s hoping to. He may not know how, but he’s hoping to!”

Masquerade starts to get up and stumbles over to the ropes. Shilo starts to get up and turns to Masquerade and Masquerade jumps up and nails him with an enziguri and Shilo falls to his knees. Masquerade then pops up before running past Shilo and kicking him in the back of the head, and following down, effectively curb stomping Shilo too. The crowd ohs and Shilo rolls over onto his back. Masquerade dives on top of him as the crowd cheers.

Shilo gets his shoulder up. Masquerade looks around before grabbing Shilo. He slowly lifts him up and Shilo nails him in the ribs. Masquerade quickly headbutts him in the back before hitting a double knee to the face. Shilo is dazed and Masquerade wastes little time lifting Valiant up before powerbombing him down before stacking him up for the pin.

Shilo kicks out. The crowd ohs and Masquerade falls back. He then starts to get up before getting to the ropes. Shilo stirs.

Sharper: “A powerbomb not enough and he just threw Shilo down with authority.”

Kayl: “His head bounced off the mat like a basketball too!”

Shilo rolls over and looks up and starts to get up. Masquerade walks over and grabs him. He then spins him around before whipping him into the ropes. Shilo bounces off the ropes and Masquerade lowers his head. Shilo turns and goes to backflip down his back, but Masquerade stands up, catching Shilo. The crowd roars and Masquerade drops down and hits a backbreaker. Shilo rolls over, arching his back in pain. He then starts to get up and Masquerade gets up before running to the ropes. He jumps to the middle rope before diving back and nailing Shilo with a diving enziguri, but Shilo falls through the ropes and to the apron. The crowd cheers and Masquerade gets up. He then grabs Shilo and hooks his head and then his arm. He then lifts him up only for Shilo to knee Masquerade in the head and Masq falls back and Shilo goes for the pin. The referee waves it off as Masquerade’s foot is under the bottom rope. Shilo rolls off and starts to get up. Masquerade rolls over and Shilo turns and manages to hit a spin kick to the head of Masquerade and Masquerade falls to the mat as Shilo falls to his knees. He then turns and crawls to the ropes before climbing up to the top rope.

Sharper: “Shilo drills Masquerade in the side of the head. The challenger is down. Shilo going to the top rope.”

Dawson: “I think he should have gone for the pin!”

Kayl: “Hey! I’m all for this. End this match. Right now, Shilo has to be considering the fact he’s got a World Championship match coming up too. He can’t let himself get injured here and with what Masquerade has done, he has cause to be concerned!”

Sharper: “That’s a valid point. David Helms has to be loving this. Even with all of his distractions, this match has taken a lot out of Shilo Valiant.”

Shilo gets to the top rope and looks at Masquerade and Masquerade suddenly jumps up and dives at the ropes, crotching Shilo. Shilo winces and Masquerade turns and nails him with a forearm shot. He then starts to climb up and nails him again. Masquerade then grabs Shilo and starts to scoop him up. The crowd roars, but Shilo blocks it and elbows Masquerade. Shilo then elbows him. Masquerade nearly falls back. Shilo then grabs him, but Masquerade nails him with a hard right before suddenly lifting Shilo up and back dropping him off the top rope. The crowd cheers and Masquerade holds on. He then starts to climb up to the top rope.

Sharper: “Back drop from the top! Masquerade holds on!”

Dawson: “Huge opening for him!”

Shilo Valiant starts to get up and Masquerade then dives off and attempts a corkscrew moonsault, but Valiant steps back and Masquerade actually lands on his feet somehow. The crowd ohs in awe and Valiant suddenly grabs him from behind and lifts him up before throwing him back with the Morning Star. The crowd ohs and Shilo just falls on top of Masquerade.

Masquerade shoots his shoulder up and the crowd is in shock.

Kayl: “Masquerade just kicked out of the Morning Star!”

Dawson: “I don’t believe it!”

The crowd is in shock and so is Shilo Valiant. Valiant looks down before getting up slowly. Masquerade remains down and Shilo Valiant then grabs him and lifts him up. He slowly gets him to his feet. He then kicks him in the ribs before spinning him around. He then hooks him up by the throat and Masquerade tries to fight it a bit, but Shilo easily manages to lift Masquerade up and drop him down again with the Morning Star. He however holds on. Masquerade is out of it and again, tries to fight out. Shilo just takes a deep breath and hoists him up before lifting him up and dropping him for a third Morning Star! The crowd ohs and Shilo turns and hooks the leg.

The crowd ohs and Shilo falls back as Masquerade just lies on the mat. Shilo looks up and then rolls over and starts to get up. Masquerade remains down and Shilo starts to get up. He then looks at Masquerade as the crowd cheers. Shilo then turns and asks for the microphone as he’s handed his titles.

Sharper: “Unbelievable! He had to plant Masquerade three times with the Morning Star just to keep him down.”

Kayl: “Yeah and people are wondering if Karnivale can move past. I hope so, because either way, with these two, we may have a duo you’ll need to look out for. Trio when you add Marina Trent!”

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant valiantly remains a double champion, but for how long. This match was hard-hitting and took a lot out of him. How many more matches like this can he survive?!”

Shilo is handed a microphone after a few moments. He then falls to his knees. The crowd just cheers him.

Shilo: “Helms....I hope you stay focused....and I hope you enjoyed the show....Your chance is coming....under the big lights...You better be ready.”

Shilo then drops the microphone before he turns and crawls over to Masquerade. He slowly starts to help him up. The crowd cheers for Shilo some more as Shilo’s music continues to play in the background again. Shilo meanwhile slowly helps Masquerade up, struggling to stay up himself. Masquerade turns and falls into the ropes and Shilo walks over to the ropes too. The two just embrace in the corner and Shilo shares some words with him as Masquerade does the same. The two continue to embrace as the scene slowly fades to black...

QUICK RESULTS:

Order of Chaos (Lucas Knight & Christy Matthews) defeats Kiss-Chester (Stacy Kissinger & Gable Winchester) via pinfall

Corey Douglas defeats Eidolon via pinfall

Marina Trent defeats Katelyn Buehler via pinfall

Shawn Winters defeats David Helms via pinfall

Billy Mitchell defeats Cedro Martinez via pinfall

Katie Steward defeats Red Robberson via pinfall

Shaun Cruze defeats James Evans, Warren James & Hallucigen via pinfall

Shilo Valiant defeats Masquerade via pinfall to retain the SCW United States Championship