“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:

 

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Kelcey Wallace walking out to the ring with Chris Cannon and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Selena Frost hitting the tornado DDT on Ben McCaron before showing Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on CHBK.

 

They say we are what we are
But we don't have to be
I'm glad to hate you but I do it in the best way
I'll be the watcher of the eternal flame
I'll be the guard dog of all your fever dreams

 

We see a shot of Shaun Cruze locking the Shaunshooter on Simon Lyman before showing Tommy Valentine hitting James Evans with the Griever’s Bane. We see a shot of Rachel Foxx going to hit Syren with a sledgehammer before showing Syren ducking and her hitting Adam Sharper instead before we follow up with a shot of Syren celebrating with the SCW World Championship at Rise to Greatness.

 

I am the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass (Glass, glass)

A shot of Red Rayne spewing the Bloodbath into the eyes of Christy Matthews is shown before showing William Mason hitting the Perfect Driver on Shilo Valiant. We then see Collin Cole trying to attack Xander Valentine only to be caught and thrown down to the mat.

 

I'll try to picture me without you but I can't

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne and PUNK HAZARD carrying their banner.

 

'Cause we could be immortals, immortals
Just not for long, for long

If we meet forever now, pull the blackout curtains down
Just not for long, for long
We could be immor immortals, immor immortals
Immor immortals,

immor immortals

Immortals

 

We then see a shot of Merrick Wiseman handcuffing Ravyn Taylor before showing James Marsh-Asher nearly getting the Last Breath on Red Rayne. Shots of CHBK standing with Mikaela Street, followed by Katie Steward posing and David Helms walking to the ring are shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping Rachel Foxx with the Catnap inside Tactical Warfare before showing Jake Starr hitting the shooting five star frog splash from the top of a cage onto Silas Mason before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.


The scene cuts to the inside of the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pyro shoots from both ends of the stage and towards the middle before back out to the outside and then all across the stage. Spotlights circle around the arena as the camera pan throughout the arena, showing the many fans who have filed into the arena standing and cheering, waving banners, signs, t-shirt and whatever else they have. The cameras pan for a few moments before cutting to ringside to show Adam Sharper and Shawn Winters at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Welcome everyone to Oklahoma for Breakdown and tonight, the semi-finals and the finals of the Best of the Best Tournament take place! Adam Sharper here with Shawn Winters and tonight, we’re going to see who was able to outlast sixty-three others.”

 

Winters: “Syren from the Seattle Bracket. Helms from the Memphis one. Shaun Cruze from Toronto and Kennedy Street, the World Champion, from Dallas. One of them is going to have all of the bragging rights.”

 

Sharper: “And we’re not going to waste any time. We’re kicking off, with our first semi-final match. Syren and David Helms about to go at it!”

 

(1) Syren vs. (2) David Helms

Best of the Best Tournament Semi-Finals

 

“Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system as the lights dim and the spotlights focus on the stage, flashing intermittently between white and pink. After a few moments the curtains part as Syren makes her way on to the stage to a huge reaction from the crowd. She stands in the middle of the stage looking out at the fans before smiling at the camera and, as the camera gets closer to her, leaning in toward it with a confident nod. “I think they’re ready for the best female wrestler in the world,” she tells the camera with a smile. The fans continue to cheer as she turns around, pointing at the back of her ring-jacket where we see the words ‘Just Be Jealous’ accompanied by her heart-logo.

 

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy


She spins back around again before pointing at the ring, leaning in to the camera again and smiling once again before telling the camera, “that’s it; it’s time to steal the show!” The crowd cheer more as she begins to walk down toward the ring, slapping hands on the way down to ringside before stopping at ringside and jumping up on to the apron. She looks around again at the cheering fans before ducking down, shaking her ass a little to another cheer from the fans before ducking in under the second rope and walking across the ring, climbing to stand on the middle turnbuckle and raises her hands in to the air. After a few seconds of posing she blows a kiss out to the crowd and jumps down, walking across the ring to the other side where again she stands on the middle turnbuckle, waving at the fans and blowing another kiss out to the crowd. After several more seconds she leaps down, removing her ring jacket and putting it in the corner before jumping up and sitting on the top turnbuckle.

 

Sharper: “Syren survived the Seattle bracket. She finished off by beating Selena Frost to get here. Two more wins and she’ll be able to say she’s best of the best.”

 

Winters: “Yeah and well I think she wants the ability to say she could be the next World Champion more.”

 

Sharper: “Mr. D watching this tournament closely. He was on hand to call the action in Toronto last week. But he’s been watching closely and we’ll have more regarding some of the repercussions that have come from some individuals’ actions in SCW.”

 

Winters: “Yeah. Watchman program has no Merrick Wiseman. This will be fun.”

 

The arena's lights cut and the room falls into complete darkness as a buzz spreads through the crowd, the screens suddenly lighting up with one single solitary word...

"BANG!"

As the crowd react, the entire stage lights up with a brilliant white light and the opening riff of an SCW remixed version of "All I Want" by A Day To Remember hits the pa system. The crowd erupt into cheers again as they spot the silhouette of David Helms standing there, his arms held aloft and his hands throwing the Self High Five, all framed by the brilliant white light behind him.

“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 and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as Helms grins at the fans. He glances back as Matty Stone and Scarlett Pearson walk out from the back. Helms smirks before suddenly bolting towards the ring.

 

Reaching the ring, Helms jumps up and slides under the bottom rope feet first before jumping straight back to his feet and climbing straight to the middle rope of the nearest ring post. He throws his hands up into the Self High Five to another cheer before hopping down and walking towards the closest camera on the outside. He throws his hands into the Self High Five to the camera so that his face is framed by the gap in the middle of his hands. Grinnin, he mouths the word "Bang!" into the camera before turning and settling back into the corner to another cheer from the fans as he waits for the start of the match. Matty Stone and Scarlett Pearson go over to his corner.

 

Sharper: “These two know each other well. They were an item a couple of years ago. David Helms now with Regan Street.”

 

Winters: “Yeah, so now all of those latent feelings can bubble up and people can take swings at one another.”

 

Sharper: “They’ve worked together as of late too. Go back to Tactical Warfare last December. These two have a respect between one another. I’m just not sure if they’ll swap Christmas cards or wedding invites…Helms being engaged to Regan Street.”

 

Winters: “Silas hasn’t ended that vain hope?”

 

Helms stretches out as Syren hops off the turnbuckle. The bell sounds. The crowd roars. Syren watches Helms as Helms gets his hands up. Syren then continues to watch him before dropping down and going to go around Helms. She tries to waistlock him and forearms him in the back. He clubs him again and Helms grabs the arm of Syren and turns out and wrenches it. Syren winces and the crowd cheers a bit. Helms holds onto Syren and Syren flips forward, nips up and then moves Helms’ arm and moves into a hammerlock. Helms bends over and Syren keeps the leverage on before Helms pulls forward on Syren’s leg. She then pushes him off with her free leg. Helms runs into the ropes. He bounces off and Syren gets up only for Helms to shoulder her down. Syren rolls through and to her knees, looking at Helms at the ropes.

 

Sharper: “And that’s the one thing Syren can’t compete with. Helms, much stronger than Syren.”

 

Winters: “That’s why Syren is good. She makes that not a factor. She’s faster. But Helms can move too.”

 

Syren gets up and Helms over and grapples her. He then fires her off into the ropes. Syren bounces off and Helms bends over too early. Syren turns and backflips down Helms’ back. He turns and Syren forearms him in the jaw. Helms winces and Syren runs into the ropes. She bounces off and turns going for a wheelbarrow bodyscissors. Helms hoists her up and pulls her off before hooking her up. He then goes for the back suplex. Syren backflips through. Helms hits a back kick. He runs into the ropes and bounces off and Syren jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking him down. The crowd roars. Syren goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

Helms kicks out after one.

 

Winters: “Only one, but Helms knows Syren can take him down.”

 

Sharper: “Both know each other well.”

 

Winters: “Probably had plenty of training together.”

 

Sharper: “Thanks for that.”

 

Winters: “What….I just hope Regan’s okay with it.”

 

Helms starts to get up and Syren gets up and quickly nails him in the back. She nails him again and spins him around. She forearms him and goes to whip him across, but Helms spins through and sends Syren in. Syren bounces off and Helms goes to grab her, but Syren slides between his legs. Helms turns around and Syren jumps up and hits another dropkick. Helms hits the mat. He turns and Syren pulls herself up. She turns and runs into the ropes. Helms gets back to his feet and Syren jumps up and hits a flying headscissors, but directs Helms out of the ring. The crowd cheers. Helms slowly gets up on the floor. (1) Syren turns and runs to the corner, jumps to the middle turnbuckle and dives over with a dive over the top rope and onto Helms. (1) The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “A run, a jump, a leap and onto Helms!”

 

Winters: “That’s what you have to stop her from doing. She’ll use it if you give it to her and she’s been doing it better than anyone for the last few years.”

 

Syren rolls over and starts to get up. (2) She looks around and nods before grabbing Helms and slowly lifting him up before stopping and rolling into the ring. (3) She walks over to the far side of the ring as Helms pulls himself up the rest of the way. (4) He rolls into the ring and Syren walks over and stomps him in the chest. She stomps him again and again. Helms rolls over and Syren gets up and grabs him. She does her best to drag him up a bit before jumping up and hitting a leg drop to the back of his head, forcing him back down. Syren turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out. Syren rolls off. She gets up and Helms starts to slowly get up. Syre notices him turning to the ropes and runs across the ring. She bounces off and Helms then suddenly runs out and clotheslines her down.

 

Sharper: “Big clothesline. Down goes Syren!”

 

Winters: “Helms woke up. Big time there.”

 

Helms turns around as Syren slowly gets up and Helms scoops her up and slams her down. Syren winces and Helms watches her as she slowly gets up. Helms then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. He gets up and runs into the ropes, trying to build momentum before jumping up and hitting an elbow drop. He then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out. Syren rolls over and Helms slowly pulls himself up and turns to Syren. He grabs her and lifts her up before moving her over to the corner. Helms then drives his shoulder into her ribs. Syren winces. Helms then grabs her and whips her across the ring. Helms runs after Syren and jumps up and hits a body avalanche. Syren falls forward and Helms backs up as Syren falls to the mat. He then drops to his knees and lifts her up to her hands and knees and cradles her forward into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out and rolls through. Both competitors get up.

 

Sharper: “Nice cradle, but not enough for Helms to get the victory.”

 

Winters: “And those cradles, people forget why they’re so effect. If you know how to do them, they get your opponent panicking. CHBK, he’s one that some of his cradles because he knows how to really lock them in, get you panicking.”

 

Sharper: “Not just that, but you often can tangle your opponent in a way that they can’t get out.”

 

Helms walks over to Syren and Syren kicks him in the ribs to get some space. She kicks him again and then forearms him. Syren then grabs him by the head and jumps up, but Helms scoops her up and hits a backbreaker. The crowd ohs. Helms then holds on and pulls her back up and hits a big back suplex, folding her up and bridging up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren rolls out of it. Helms gets up and Syren gets up and Helms hooks her up. He then hoists her up and places her hard on the top rope. Syren hangs on it, head into the ring. Helms then turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. Helms dives off for a guillotine leg drop, but Syren pushes off in time and Helms crashes to the mat. He rolls over, holding his backside in pain. Syren then suddenly springboards to the top rope. She dives off and hits a 450 splash onto Helms. The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Sharper: “Syren! Springboard 450!”

 

Winters: “Damn! That’s going to be it! That’s got to be it!”

 

Syren quickly hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs and some cheer. Syren looks up and rolls over. She takes a moment before starting to get up. Helms slowly rolls over. Syren turns and dropkicks him in the face. He rolls over again. Syren gets up and stomps him in the face before hitting a leg drop. She goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out. Helms turns and starts to get up. Syren turns and runs into the ropes .She bounces off and Helms turns to her. Syren goes for the flying headscissors and into a DDT, but Helms blocks it and then launches her overhead with a release northern lights suplex. The crowd  roars.

 

Sharper: “And Helms counters big there. Northern lights suplex that counters out of the DDT.”

 

Winters: “And that’s one thing that being stronger does. You can stop the momentum physically and turn it around a lot easier.”

 

Syren rolls over and gets up and Helms gets up and hits a jumping spinning back kick. The crowd roars. Helms goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren shoots her shoulder up. Helms rolls off. He gets up and Syren rolls over. Helms pulls her up and places her head between her legs. Helms lifts her up and goes for a powerbomb, but Syren counters by rolling through and into a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out and rolls back. Syren rolls over and gets up. Helms turns and Syren hits a jumping enziguri. Helms falls to a knee. Syren then looks at Helms and quickly kicks him in the chest. Helms remains on his knees. Syren pulls him back up and goes for the Total Makeover, but Helms suddenly turns and lifts Syren up. The crowd roars and Helms crosses her legs before spinning her out into the Genesis Shift. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Another great counter! From the Total Makeover to the Genesis Shift! Does Helms have her?!”

 

Winters: “He’s going for the pin!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds as Helms lets go of Syren and gets up. He takes a moment and moves to the ropes. The referee comes over and raises his arm.

 

Sharper: “Helms defeats Syren here tonight to kick things off. He moves on to the finals later tonight and he’ll face either Shaun Cruze or Kennedy Street.”

 

Winters: “And just imagine if Helms goes on to beat both Syren and Kennedy Street? Favourite for the World title shot?”

 

Sharper: “The question is…can Cruze’s back hold up and can Cruze pull two more matches out. This is his swan song. He’ll face the World Champion for a spot in the finals against David Helms, next!”

 

Helms drops down to the floor as Scarlett applauds him. Matty Stone rubs his back and gives him some words of encouragement as Helms starts to head to the back. Syren rolls over in pain, looking down in disappointment before she starts to get up. The scene then fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


We return to Oklahoma City and cut to ringside to see Adam Sharper with Shawn Winters at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Oklahoma City here for Breakdown. It’s been a very busy and eventful week. The Best of the Best Tournament almost done here tonight.”

 

Winters: “We’ve widdled down the field from sixty-four to now three, in a moment two.”

 

Sharper: “But it has not been without controversy. Two nights ago, Kelcey Wallace was disqualified as a result of Jake Starr attacking David Helms with a chair. Xander Valentine also came out. Kelcey Wallace has not been happy.”

 

Winters: “And for good reason.”

 

Sharper: “David Helms obviously moved on, but after the show, when cameras weren’t rolling, Merrick Wiseman and Xander Valentine got into a brawl backstage. It took many individuals to pull it apart. Afterwards, and for Merrick, this is coupled with some aggressive calls during the tournament, both were suspended for three weeks. Xander rather than accepting his suspension, he’s chosen to leave SCW.”

 

Winters: “Well he’s a Hall of Famer and because Merrick Wiseman loses it, he’s going to get suspended. I’m with him.”

 

Sharper: “It’s not that. The interference. The involvement.”

 

Winters: “Then fewer people should piss Xander off.”

 

Sharper: “It’s a moot point. We’ll be without Xander Valentine in SCW and Merrick Wiseman…he’ll be taking a few weeks to cool off.”


(1) Kennedy Street vs. (2) Shaun Cruze

Best of the Best Tournament Semi-Finals

 

The opening rifts of ‘Awake and Alive’ by Skillet hits over the PA system and Shaun Cruze confidently walks from the back,. He looks left and right and the fans as the crowd cheers him. He simple shakes his head and grins before walking down the ramp way

I'm at war with the world
And they try to pull me into the dark
I struggle to find my faith
As I'm slipping from your arms
It's getting harder to stay awake
And my strength is fading fast
You breathe into me at last

As he reaches the ring he nips up to the apron. He enters the ring and then goes over to the corner. He climbs up to the top rope and looks around, posing. He nods as the crowd cheers him. 

I'm at war with the world
'Cause I ain't never gonna sell my soul
I've already made up my mind
No matter what, I can't be bought or sold
When my faith is getting weak
And I feel like giving in
You breathe into me again

Shaun nips down from his perch before bouncing off the ropes a couple of times, stretching out his neck.

 

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze has managed to find ways to continue moving on. His back has to be killing him and yet, he’s still fighting.”

 

Winters: “I know the feeling. Big target on his back. After tonight, he’s done, but he’s going to try and go out with a bang and part of me is rooting for him. Part of me also thinks down the road, he’s going to regret doing this tournament.”

 

Ethan Von Aaron walks out in a black suit and shirt with no tie, he has a mic in hand as the spotlight shines on him....

Ethan: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I do use the term rather loosely. Let me direct your attention to the most beautiful and talented woman on the planet. She IS the Star of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The woman that is the ONLY Sexy Flawless Diva in ALL of professional wrestling, I give to you in all of her glory.....KENNEDY STREET!"

"Criticize” by Adelita’s Way plays throughout the arena as a robed Kennedy Street, with the World Title, slowly comes out from the back. She stands in the entrance way, looking down, then up and out into the arena. Kennedy then drops the rope showing off her beautiful body in her wrestling gear that leaves little to the imagination. Kennedy cracks a sexy smirk as Ethan Von Aaron claps, she raises her right arm in the air looking up into the rafters as the shower of fireworks rain down behind her. Carlos quickly comes out and begins to drop rose petals on the ground Kennedy walks on while the monstrous Maximilian follows behind. The crowd boos as she looks over to the fans and smirks, interacting with them, posing along the way to entice them a bit by blowing kisses and shaking her ass....

Ethan leads her down to the ring as she arrives at the apron, Maximilian lifts her up on the apron, Carlos rolls in and continues to throw Rose Petals on the ground Keenie walks on as she steps through the ropes stopping for a second and looks out biting the bottom of her lip and stroking the ropes as she gets into the ring taking her time. She walks to the ropes and climbs to the second turnbuckle and looks around smiling while posing for the flash photography while Ethan again claps. Kennedy jumps down smiling to the crowd and waves her hair to the side as she stands in the corner, extending her long muscular legs, waving her opponent and referee off as she does her pre-match stretches as Ethan instructs the referee how to properly handle a Keenie match. After she is done Kennedy pulls up her knee pads and places them firmly on her knees, flings back her long blonde hair and turns around to lean against the corner signaling the referee to come over. Kennedy then kisses the referee on the cheek and winks at him as she awaits the start of the match while Ethan and Maximilian stand in her corner and Carlos sits with the timekeeper. Kennedy hands the title to Ethan before turning to Cruze. She smirks.

 

Sharper: “Kennedy Street, the World Champion, still in this tournament and no doubt, would love to be in the finals, not only to prove her claims, but to potentially shut some people up.”

 

Winters: “She’s already been publicly saying that she’s going to enter the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal just so she can face herself.”

 

Sharper: “No one said she didn’t lack confidence.”

 

Winters: “And she’s probably got a bunch right now. She’s facing Cruze and she probably has a very clear gameplan. Go for the back and hope you finally get that shot to stop Cruze. Worked for Trinity Street at SCW Flawless. Cruze has dodged that bullet since then.”

 

The bell sounds as Kennedy says something to Cruze. Cruze just shakes his head and tells her to come on. The crowd roars. Kennedy shakes her head, laughing a bit as she walks out of her corner. She spins around and Cruze moves in and Kennedy backs up and puts her hands up. Cruze stops and looks at her before backing up. Kennedy just watches him and Cruze asks her if she’s ready. Kennedy then walks out of the corner. They then lunge at one another and Cruze quickly gets control of Kennedy and grapples her, pushing her back into the corner. Cruze holds on and the referee calls for the break.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Cruze backs up and just then, Kennedy kicks him hard in the ribs. Cruze turns and Kennedy immediately elbows him in the lower back. Cruze falls over and rolls over to his back.

 

Sharper: “And right there. Kennedy with the kick. Knots said it a couple of nights ago. Those kicks are going to be deadly and they were.”

 

Winters: “Opens Cruze up to that. Elbow right to the spine.”

 

Kennedy then stomps him in the head. Cruze rolls over. Kennedy hits an elbow drop to his back. The crowd ohs. Kennedy gets up and Cruze slowly rolls over. Kennedy stomps him again. She then starts to roll him over. She berates him too, but Cruze then elbows her in the side of the head. She rolls over. She starts to get up and Cruze slowly gets up. Kennedy gets up and Cruze kicks her in the ribs. He grimaces in pain and turns and forearms her in the jaw. Kennedy falls back to the corner. Cruze then nails her with a hard right to the ribs and then another and another as Kennedy covers up. The referee calls for the break.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Cruze stops and backs up. He holds his back and turns around. He then turns and runs at Kennedy, but Kennedy moves out of the way and Cruze hits the corner hard. He backs up and Kennedy quickly dropkicks him in the back. Cruze falls over to the corner before falling to the mat.

 

Sharper: “Cruze moving in and trying to brawl with Kennedy, but Kennedy too quick.”

 

Winters: “And his legs are probably starting to get weak just from the fatigue, the pain. This could be quick here. Cruze needs to figure out a way to end it quick. A long match is horrible for him in more ways than one.”

 

Cruze slowly grabs at the ropes and Kennedy stomps him in the back and then again and again and again. Cruze falls to the mat and Kennedy grinds her boot into his back, forcing him onto the apron and causing him to just fall to the floor. The crowd boos. The referee tells Maximillian to get back as he starts to walk around. (1) Kennedy looks at Cruze.

 

Kennedy: “Stay down. Let’s just end this foolishness. No shame is losing to your Sexy, Flawless Diva!” (2)

 

Some boo Kennedy as she looks around. Ethan tries to get them to shut up, only leading to more boos. (3) Cruze starts to slowly pull himself up. (4) Kennedy then exits to the apron. She looks at Cruze as he gets up and nails him in the back with a knee. (1) Cruze falls over and rolls to the barricade. Kennedy then poses getting more boos from the crowd. (2) She walks over to Cruze and grabs him. She slowly pulls him up, but Cruze blocks it.(3) Kennedy knees him in the head.(4) She then rears back and goes to knee him again, but Cruze blocks it and then lifts her up and drops her chest first on the top of the barricade. (5) Cruze slowly gets up as Kennedy staggers back and rolls into the ring. (6) Cruze stumbles to the ring and rolls in after her. Kennedy starts to get up and Cruze gets up and lunges, nailing her with a spinning heel kick.

 

Sharper: “Cruze back in the ring. Spinning heel kick takes down the champion.”

 

Winters: “He’s been doing this all tournament.”

 

Kennedy stirs and starts to get up and Cruze gets up and hits a European uppercut on her. She falls to a seated position. Cruze then looks at her before jumping up and dropkicking her in the face. The crowd cheers. Cruze goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kennedy kicks out. The crowd ohs. Both start to get up. Kennedy gets up first and Cruze rushes at her and clotheslines her down. Kennedy rolls over. She then starts to get up again and Cruze scoops her up and hits a ribbreaker. He goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kennedy gets her shoulder up again. Cruze then grabs her and drags her up. He turns and whips her into the ropes. Kennedy bounces off the ropes and Cruze lifts her up for a back drop, but Kennedy spins through and kicks Cruze right in the lower back. Cruze grimaces and turns around, but Kennedy then kicks him in the ribs. She walks around in a circle before taking a brief running start and hitting the Silver Spoon.

 

Sharper: “And Kennedy takes the advantage with the Silver Spoon. Spins through and drops Cruze face first.”

 

Winters: “Well if he’s going to guard his back, take what he gives you. It’s one reason why she’s champion.”

 

Sharper: “That and having a group of people willing to take big hits and run interference!”

 

Kennedy rolls him over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cruze gets his shoulder up. The crowd roars. Cruze turns and then stops and turns towards Kennedy. Kennedy gets up and hits a leg drop to his head. She gets up and hits a second leg drop before getting up and hitting a third. Kennedy snaps at Cruze to stay down before she goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cruze kicks out again. Kennedy looks up. He then turns to the official. Ethan hops onto the apron and the referee shakes his head. He calmly points out it’s a two and Kennedy swats the hand down. She then turns and stomps Cruze a few times. The referee tells Ethan to get back down but he yells at Cruze, refusing to get down.

 

Sharper: “Kennedy again getting caught up focusing on the referees!”

 

Winters: “Well they may piss you off, but she’s doing the right thing. Let Ethan handle it!”

 

Kennedy then turns and grabs Cruze and turns him around before going for the back, but Cruze elbows her in the jaw. The crowd roars. He turns and Ethan quickly drops down and paces. The referee turns around and Cruze jabs Kennedy in the ribs and then in the jaw, knocking her down. She starts to get back up and Cruze kicks her in the ribs and throws her back with a vertical suplex. She slowly gets up and Cruze gets up and Kennedy goes to nail him but Cruze kicks her in the ribs and hooks her head. He then hits a Twist of Fate. Cruze goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kennedy gets her shoulder up. Cruze rolls off. He then rolls over to the apron and starts to get up. He starts to climb up to the top rope.

 

Winters: “Shaun…this is a horrible idea.”

 

Sharper: “I agree. Stay grounded and keep on the battle with Kennedy there. No need to go high-risk.”

 

Shaun turns and looks at Kennedy and steadies himself as Kennedy suddenly gets up and runs over and hits a dropkick to the legs of Cruze. The crowd ohs. Cruze drops down to a seated position. Kennedy then turns and gets up and forearms him in the side of the head and then again. She climbs up to the middle rope. She grabs Cruze and then pulls in his head. Kennedy smiles as she looks around. Just then, Cruze nails her in the ribs and then again and shoves her back. Kennedy lands back first. Cruze then slowly hops down. Kennedy gets back up and Cruze grabs her and knees her in the ribs. Cruze then turns and whips Kennedy into the ropes. Kennedy bounces and Cruze lowers his head. Kennedy then jumps up and sits on his shoulders. The crowd roars. She then flips forward for the victory roll, but Cruze drops to his knees and pins Kennedy.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars and Kennedy kicks out just after three. Cruze rolls out of the ring and Kennedy looks around stunned.

 

Sharper: “Cruze wins it! He got her!”

 

Winters: “Just dropped down. He kept his weight over her shoulders and that was that! Cruze moves on!”

 

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze! David Helms! They’re in the finals! The World Champion has been eliminated!”

 

Kennedy turns and goes over to the referee. He starts to go to Cruze to raise his hand, but Kennedy obstructs. Ethan von Aaron enters the ring and heads over to the referee. He reaffirms the three count. Cruze just starts to walk around the ring.

 

Sharper: “Kennedy Street not happy.  But that was a three! Kennedy Street eliminated here. Shaun Cruze and David Helms going to meet later tonight in the finals of the Best of the Best Tournament.”

 

Winters: “Wow…”

 

Cruze slowly makes his way to the back as back in the ring, both Kennedy Street and Ethan von Aaron yell at the official, trying to plead, or force the referee to consider, their case as the scene fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


The lights in the arena go out. Suddenly a lone spotlight is in the entrance way as a man wearing all grey suit with a white shirt walks out and looks out into the crowd with a microphone in hand. He is "The Perfect Mind" Shawn Mason.

Shawn: “Ladies and Gentlemen, The “Perfect World” presents TRUE Perfection. Please welcome…KELCEY WALLACE!”

The trumpets sound as the chorus for “Exodus” by Ernest Gold begins to play to play. The spotlight then turns to the middle of the entrance way. A few moments pass before Kelcey Wallace walks out from the back in her street clothes. She then turns to Shawn Mason and says something to him before the two start to make their way to the ring. Mason leads Kelcey down to the ring and then hops onto the apron. Kelcey Wallace walks up the steel steps before Shawn holds the ropes open. Kelcey steps in and walks over to the middle of the ring. Mason enters in after and he hands Kelcey the microphone.

 

Sharper: “Kelcey has been quite angry with what happened in the tournament in a variety of ways.”

 

Winters: “Jake Starr got her disqualified. She had a run in with Xander Valentine before Merrick Wiseman went after him and on top of that, Trinity Street showed her frustrations on Shaya Blackley by attacking her to end her match with Lucas Knight.”

 

Kelcey turns to the camera.

 

Kelcey: “We’re almost at the end of this sham, the Best of the Best Tournament, but there are a few things that I don’t think are done yet.”

 

Kelcey pauses for a moment.

 

Kelcey: “See, I thought maybe, for once, I could focus on doing what I need to do in this ring to show to the world that without Silas Mason holding me back, I can get back to where I was and that was the top. But unfortunately some small-minded people have decided that they wanted to get petty revenge. I’m looking at you Jake Starr and well…I would’ve said Xander Valentine, but after what happened between Merrick and him and the suspensions handed out, I just have to worry about you.”

 

Wallace looks at the camera.

 

Wallace: “Jake…does having a giant target painted on your back suit you so well that you needed to piss off more people. David Helms seemed to do just fine even with the bruises from the chair shots you gave him. Are you going to run out later tonight and stop him? I dare you to try. I mean, Wiseman’s not here. But that neglects one thing. You may have to deal with me too. See, I’m used to people who want to make a lot of noise to make their case. I’ve had a nice fun couple of weeks and I damn sure still want to be World Champion, but Jake….I also have no problem in putting you in your place if I have to!”

 

The crowd roars. Kelcey looks at the camera.

 

Kelcey: “See, Jake, I respect Helms. I would’ve moved on had he beat me fair and square, but no, Jake, you had to get involved and now you’re part of my business and I don’t care for that. I already have Kennedy Street to cover the loudmouth quotient and I have Syren already trying to hold me back. I don’t need you too-“

 

???: “Still focused on the World Championship….good.”

 

Just then, Trinity Street walks out from the back, her SCW World Tag Team Championship over her shoulder. She looks at down at Kelcey.

 

Winters: “Trinity’s decided she may rip off the bandaid.”

 

Kelcey turns to her.

 

Trinity: “See, Kelcey, I think you should ignore Jake Starr. You have more pressing matters to attend to.”

 

Kelcey just looks at Kelcey.

 

Trinity: “I mean if we take Mr. D’s words literally two weeks ago, the Best of the Best Tournament may be a deciding factor in who gets the shot. Syren got farther than you. Kennedy did too. And Helms and Cruze certainly have. One of your friends.”

 

Trinity smirks.

 

Trinity: “But this tournament also made clear that you have other friends that clearly don’t deserve you and need to be cast aside. I think we both know who we’re talking about…Shaya Blackley…”

 

The crowd cheers at the mention of her name.

 

Sharper: “She defeated both Tag Champions during the Tournament!”

 

Kelcey: “What does any of this have to do with the World Title and about-“

 

Trinity: “I’ll finish that sentence…it has everything to do with the World Title and Shaya Blackley. See, Kelcey…remember my deal. You’ve been awfully quiet. I’ll hand over my Trios Tournament shot and you’ve got your readymade, front of the line, opportunity at the World Title. But I’m now adding a condition. It’s an important one. In return…you disavow yourself of Shaya Blackley and let me and Lucas get her out of this business. I’m sick of that thorn poking me again.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Oh come on.”

 

Kelcey: “Trin-“

 

Trinity: “Don’t worry…I’ll let you break it to her in person. Next week, let me know. I’ve got plenty else to occupy my time until then.”

 

Trinity then turns and heads to the back. Shawn turns to Kelcey. Kelcey just shakes her head as she drops the microphone. The crowd boos as Shawn keeps trying to talk to Kelcey.

 

Winters: “That’s one way to force the issue.”

 

Sharper: “Kelcey Wallace if she wants to make a deal with the devil will have to sell off her friend to get it. It’s not worth it Kelcey. It’s not worth it!”

 

Winters: “For the World Title?! For redemption?! Of course it is!”

 

The crowd boos as we cut away.


We open up backstage in the office of Mr. D to see Mr. D rubbing his eyes as Kennedy Street is on a tirade. Carlos, Ethan von Aaron and Maximillian are with her, as is Jonathan Knots.

 

Kennedy: “That was a travesty. Clearly you have some officials that are jealous that there is someone better than them in EVERY conceivable way. Maybe Cruze paid them off. Maybe people felt so sorry that he’s going to leave his future wife needing to have an account with some sex-“

 

Mr. D: “Stop it right there…”

 

Kennedy: “Good…you’re going to overturn the match and put me in the finals.”

 

Mr. D: “No, Kennedy. I’m not. Trust me. I’ve been watching all of your matches to make sure that when you come in here and complain, I can make sure I can shoot you down. Now, unless you have proof of Cruze passing money to the officials, shut up and worry about your next World Championship defense.”

 

Ethan: “So you’re just going to shuffle her off. You haven’t even named anyone. You’ve got nothing. You’ve lost Xander Valentine and now you’re going to lose another legend because you’re too stupid to see it-“

 

Mr. D: “Ethan…I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear that. Kennedy…grow up. Watch the finals. Take the rest of the night off. You had a good run. But finally some people are reminding you that you are human and that one day, you won’t be flawless. As for your next title defense, I’ll announce it next week on Breakdown.”

 

Kennedy: “Whatever…I’ll just make sure I get what the world deserves when I win the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

 

Kennedy starts to walk off as Ethan just smirks.

 

Ethan: “Got ya there!”

 

Kennedy exits the room with Maximillian, Carlos and then Ethan. Knots just shakes his head.

 

Mr. D: “Jon…”

 

Knots: “What?”

 

Mr. D: “You convinced her of that, didn’t you?”

 

Knots: “Why not? Would be fun to watch?”

 

Mr. D: “You do realize the only way she’ll be in the battle royal is if she loses the World Title?”

 

Knots just glares before looking up at Mr. D.

 

Knots: “All the more reason to make an exception. Think of the money. Marketing!”

 

Mr. D: “Get out.”

 

Knots turns and heads off shaking his head as Mr. D sighs and sits down before we cut to commercial.


COMMERCIAL:


We open up backstage to see Syren outside of her locker room with Spirit Dansby. The crowd cheers seeing her.

 

Spirit: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I am here with Syren and Syren, a hard fought match, but you weren’t able to get past David Helms.”

 

Syren just nods.

 

Syren: “Yeah and well, David…good luck later. I wish I was in the finals, but it’s the way it goes. I can’t even take much glee in that I went farther than Kelcey Wallace because frankly, that’s on Starr and Valentine. We’re really at the same point still. But I’m going to be watching next week and listening to every word the boss says regarding that next title shot for Kennedy Street. Maybe Kennedy should stop her whining and realize that her world may be about to crumble around her because people have wisened up to her ways.”

 

Syren pauses for a moment.

 

Syren: “In any case, I hope it’s me that is standing across from you at Taking Hold of the Flame. Sorry Kelcey…sorry to anyone else…but we’re not done yet Kennedy.”

 

Syren turns back to Spirit.

 

Spirit: “Thank you Syren.”

 

Syren nods and walks off.

 

Spirit: “Back to ringside.”

 

We cut to the ring.


Stacy Kissinger vs. Amy Chastaine

 

The lighting completely turns off inside the arena and only the SCWtron is lit. It shows a set of deep brown eyes. It slowly zooms out to show the face of Stacy Kissinger, which leads to some of the crowd booing, yet some of them cheering. It zooms out even further until her entire frame can be seen before if zooms back in real fast to just show Stacy’s face. Her eyes blink and then close and the SCWtron goes to black.

But it's not a few seconds before the beginning of "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry is heard. A small bit of fog rolls out onto the stage and the familiar figure of Stacy Kissinger steps out and through the fog. The stage lights come on so everyone can see her holding a microphone, wearing a gold glittery robe around her. She sings the first few lines of the song along with Katy Perry, before stopping and getting ready to head down the ramp.

I knew you were
You were gonna come to me
And here you are
But you better choose carefully
‘Cause I am capable of anything
Of anything and everything


It's at this point that Stacy removes herself from the foggy stage and descends down the ramp as she looks around the arena a little bit.

Make me your Aphrodite
Make me your one and only
Don’t make me your enemy, your enemy, your enemy


Stacy completes her walk to the ring and slides in. She then stands up and goes to the center of the ring and slowly spins herself around so she can view the entire arena.

So you wanna play with magic
Boy, you should know what you're falling for
Baby do you dare to do this
Cause I’m coming at you like a dark horse


Stacy allows the glittery gold robe to drop to her feet, revealing that she has on a short frilly black skirt and a purple halter top that states "Feel The Rush" on the front. She sighs towards those in the crowd that are booing her. While she does, one line of pyro goes off while her entrance music is coming to an end.

Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm
Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine
There’s no going back


The music stops and Stacy nods before going to a corner of the ring, setting her special personalized microphone down in the corner. She then warms up for the match that she's about to take part in.

 

Sharper: “This should be a heck of a match here. Two individuals who showed they’re capable of a lot. Stacy Kissinger had a career renaissance in the Best of the Best Tournament defeating Dawn Lohan and Shilo Valiant before being stopped by Nicole Kinneck.”

 

Winters: “Yeah and meanwhile, Amy Chastaine shocked us all by getting past Red Rayne and Simon Lyman before Selena Frost stopped her.”

 

"Hell & Consequences" by Stone Sour begins as the lights flash blue and white in beat to the music. A video plays behind her with highlights of some of Amy's spots.

{Yeahhhh!}

Amy comes out from behind the curtain, and walks to the top of the ramp, and flips her hair out of her face before raising an arm over hear head. She starts down the ramp, keeping her eyes on the ring, and greeting a fan or two along the way.

{I’m not a victim,
till I let you take me down.
I'm not a target in the sites of your mercy,
I never asked for anything,
I'm not asking now.}

Amy gets in the ring by sliding under the bottom rope.

{I will not be afraid,
I will not be afraid.}

She nips up and goes to the second rope in the corner near the ring steps, and poses for the fans, one arm in the air, the other om her hip.

{'Ive done this on my own
and I don’t care what you do to me,
I won't hand over what is mine}

Amy hops down and goes to the opposite corner, and does the same pose.

{I've done this for too long,
to let you take it away from me,
it's to late to stop me
cause I refuse to die.}

Amy gets down and awaits the start of her match as the music fades and the light stop flashing.

 

Sharper: “Both have their fair share of experience. This is just going to see two women look to continue the momentum they gained from the tournament.”

 

Winters: “Meanwhile, there’s another angle to this?”

 

Sharper: “What’s that?”

 

Winters: “Kissinger seems to be a bit smitten with Adrenaline Rush. Adrenaline Rush was saved by Chastaine and Raynes a few weeks ago. We’ll have to see what happens there.”

 

Sharper: “Just a lot of people looking out for that young team.”

 

The bell sounds. Kissinger walks out of the corner and around the ring as Chastaine watches her. She nods and Kissinger then moves in and goes for a forearm shot. The crowd ohs a bit, expecting Kissinger to respond. Instead, Kissinger nails Chastaine with another shot and another. Chastaine staggers back to the ropes. Kissinger then turns and whips Chastaine into the ropes. Chastaine bounces off and Kissinger scoops her up and goes for a tilt-a-whirl, but Chastaine counters with an arm drag. Kissinger rolls through. Both get up and Chastaine chops Kissinger. The crowd woos. She chops her again and then turns and whips her into the ropes. Kissinger bounces off and Chastaine goes for a clothesline. Kissinger ducks and spins around. Chastaine turns and Kissinger hits a dropkick. Kissinger then gets up and looks around as the crowd boos. Kissinger then smirks before throwing up the sign of the Texas Longhorns, getting huge boos from the crowd.

 

Sharper: “And Stacy Kissinger not endearing herself to this Oklahoma crowd. I’m a Longhorn fan myself but I’m not about to broadcast that to these fans right now.”

 

Winters: “She doesn’t care and you just did to the whole world.”

 

Sharper: “But I’m not taunting twenty-thousand people!”

 

Kissinger turns around as Chastaine starts to get up and Kissinger kicks her in the ribs. She forearms her again before pushing her to the ropes and going to fire her across. Chastaine spins through and sends Kissinger. Kissinger into the ropes before bouncing off and Chastaine hooks her up for a hip toss. Kissinger spins through and goes for one herself. Chastaine lands on her feet. Kissinger then goes to grab her arm for a short-arm clothesline, but Chastaine ducks and spins around her and then waistlocks her. She shoves her forward and into the ropes before pulling her back with an Okana roll.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kissinger kicks out. Both women get up and Chastaine kicks her in the ribs. She then turns and whips her into the corner. Kissinger ends up in the corner, getting her foot up. Chastaine runs after her and Kissinger elbows her. Chastaine stumbles back before Kissinger runs out and Chastaine suddenly jumps up and hits a frankensteiner.

 

Sharper: “Quicker than a hiccup. Chastaine snaps Kissinger over.”

 

Winters: “And that’s why Chastaine’s been shocking people. No one knew how fast she could move. Unless you followed her before she came here.”

 

Sharper: “William Mason contacted me a few nights ago and said to me that we’re seeing why Amy Chastaine could always do. That’s for sure.”

 

Chastaine gets up as Kissinger gets up too. Chastaine forearms her in the jaw and then nails her again before grabbing her and running her across and into the opposite corner. Kissinger turns and Chastaine kicks her in the ribs and then climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. She nails Kissinger with a couple of hard rights. The crowd roars and Kissinger manages to lift her up, but Kissinger gets her up too high and Chastaine counters with a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kissinger kicks out. Both get up and both immediately go for dropkicks. Both miss. Both then get back up and Chastaine runs at Kissinger for a clothesline, but Kissinger ducks. Chastaine stops at the ropes and turns around as Kissinger kicks her in the ribs with a back kick. Kissinger then throws her over with a double underhook suplex. Kissinger floats over into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Chastaine kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Nice suplex but not enough to keep Kissinger down.”

 

Winters: “Chastaine, right?”

 

Sharper: “Sorry, Chastaine

 

Winters: “Look. I get she’s had some struggles but-“

 

Sharper: “Yeah, yeah.”

 

Chastaine starts to stir and Kissinger grabs her and clubs her in the back. Chastaine turns and Kissinger forearms her in the jaw before kicking her in the ribs. She hits a vertical suplex. Chastaine hits the mat. Kissinger rolls over and exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. Chastaine starts to slowly pull herself up and turns to Kissinger who dives off with a top rope crossbody. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Chastaine kicks out. Both women get up and Kissinger nails Chastaine with a boot to the face. Chastaine falls back to the ropes. Kissinger smirks and runs at Chastaine, but Chastaine suddenly hooks her arms and boots Kissinger in the chest. She goes over the top rope to the apron. Kissinger staggers back and turns back to Chastaine who springboards to the top rope and flips forward, grabbing Kissinger’s head and drops her with the Blackout. The crowd ohs and cheers.

 

Sharper: “There it is! The Blackout! Amy Chastaine from the apron!”

 

Winters: “Gave her an opening. Amy Chastaine taking advantage of them!”

 

Sharper: “That’s got to be it!”

 

Chastaine turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds and the crowd roars. Amy gets up off of Kissinger. Chastaine then looks around as she has her arm raised. She then looks around before enjoying her theme music playing. She smirks as Kissinger stirs. Chastaine then walks over to the ropes and steps through them before dropping down to the floor. She then starts to head up the rampway when she’s stopped by Marisa Condolesa. Amy Chastaine smiles and turns to her.

 

Condolesa: “Amy…can I get a word?”

 

Chastaine nods.

 

Chastaine: “Happily.”

 

Condolesa: “You had a great tournament. In the process, you managed to defeat Red Rayne. Yes, it wasn’t by pinfall or submission thanks to Rachel Tatum Lee. But I can tell you that you will be receiving an Adrenaline Championship opportunity next week on Breakdown.”

 

Chastaine looks a bit surprised, albeit pleased.

 

Condolesa: “You’re impressing people here in SCW. What’s driving you?’

 

Chastaine still looks a bit surprised.

 

Chastaine: “Well that’s some great news to say the least…It was a shame that we didn’t get to finish it one on one, but when you have the enemies Red Rayne has, it happens. I just hope that Rachel Tatum Lee or Rachel Foxx will let me see this through by myself as I know Andrew will. As for the tournament, this was a chance for me to step up and show the SCW fans what I’m capable of-“

 

Just then, Kissinger runs up behind Chastaine and knocks her down from behind. The crowd boos. Kissinger then stomps Chastaine in the back before stomping her over and over again.

 

Sharper: “Kissinger from behind. What the hell?”

 

Winters: “Well I guess Stacy decided she had enough of that!”

 

Kissinger takes a few more stomps at Chastaine before Andrew Raynes runs out from the back. The official from the ring heads over and gets between Kissinger and Chastaine. Raynes then heads over to Chastaine as she winces and slowly rolls overs. He looks at up at Kissinger as Kisisnger turns and walks around Chastaine before heading to the back. The crowd boos some more as Kissinger continues to the back.


We cut backstage to the hallway outside of Kelcey Wallace’s locker room. The door is cracked open and we hear Kelcey Wallace and Shaya Blackley.

 

Kelcey: “I can’t believe she’s going to force me to-“

 

Shaya: “It’s a choice…sorry, Kels, but-“

 

Kelcey: “Sorry…came out wrong. Long week.”

 

Shaya: “Look. Trinity needs someone to put her in her place. She’s just angry because I upset them. I’ll take care of it.”

 

Kelcey: “Shaya-“

 

Cannon: “Look guys…relax. We’ll figure something out. Just…focus on-“

 

The door closes at this point.

 

Winters: “A bit of interesting discussion there.”

 

Sharper: “That’s the problem with the World Title. Kelcey Wallace wants her redemption more than anything. But Shaya Blackley has been one of her longest friends and Trinity Street wants her to disavow her as a friend…”

 

Winters: “Welcome to hard bargaining in SCW.”

 

Sharper: “I guess that’s one way to look at it….”

 

The scene fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


We open up backstage to see Stacy Kissinger walking backstage as the crowd boos her. We then see Adrenaline Rush head over to her and immediately Tyler Tucker questions her.

 

Tucker: “Stacy…I…uh….why did-“

 

Stacy: “Tyler, I know, she seems like a nice person. I know you like her, but someone like that, this new found success is going to go right to their head.”

 

Tucker: “Gah!...How do you know?”

 

Stacy: “Been around a while.”

 

Thomas just looks at Stacy Kissinger hardly impressed.

 

Stacy: “Just trust me on this. Looking out for the two of you. Just like I have the last few weeks.”

 

Thomas: “Uh-huh.”

 

Stacy turns and walks off. Thomas watches her leave and just sighs. Tucker looks around, clearly uncertain too as we cut back to ringside.


Darkness engulfs the arena as we 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 we hear the opening from “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes.

“Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever-ever-ever-ever”

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

“Just lay your head in daddy’s lap
You’re a bad girl!”

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as the lights come back up and we see the screens playing images of Ravyn Taylor’s various antics in and out of the ring. After a few moments the curtains part and Ravyn steps out on to the stage with a smirk on her face, the SCW United States Championship over her shoulder. She’s dressed in ring gear that includes her normal ring jacket covering a small, revealing bra top and a pair of skin tight hot-pants with the words ‘BAD GIRL’ across the back. She stops on the stage, twirling for the camera almost mockingly.

 

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy


After a few moments she starts to make her way down to ringside and then steps up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the apron before vaulting over the top turnbuckle and rolling back to her feet. She walks over to the far corner of the ring, stepping on to the middle turnbuckle and holding up the SCW United States Championship.

 

Winter: “You think she’s still looking for a challenge?”

 

Sharper: “I’m sure of it. She kept taunting others throughout the tournament and here we are. She got to the finals of her bracket. Shaun Cruze turned her down.”

 

She jumps down and sighs, shaking her head before walking over to the corner and grabbing a microphone left for her on the apron. She turns around and heads back over to the middle of the ring, straightening the US Title over her shoulder.

 

Ravyn: “Well the Best of the Best Tournament is about to end and unfortunately, the only person who was able to beat me is someone who after tonight, is going to retire win or lose.”

 

Ravyn shakes her head.

 

Ravyn: “Is that all that can give me a challenge? Actually step up and have a modicum of hope of maybe dethroning me of this title? I have to admit, I’m a bit disappointed, but frankly, if this is how it’s going to be, I’ve already put my name in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. I have no problem unifying this title with the World Title.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit, while some others boo.

 

Sharper: “Arrogance coming out here.”

 

Winters: “Do you blame her?”

 

Sharper: “Well…”

 

Ravyn: “See, it’s almost funny. Because after the last few years, I’ve heard how I was the weak link in Dark Fantasy. Sure, I was, and still am, brilliant, but wrestling skill, I wasn’t a match for Syren. I was the one that if people wanted to traditionally compete, they had to take me out and yet, here I stand nearly on the cusp of another year long title reign. And this time, it’s all by my lonesome. Think of all of the people that have stood up and tried to end this reign. Jake Starr, Merrick Wiseman, Gable Winchester, Simon Lyman, Katie Steward, Donovan Kayl, Memphis Cade, James Marsh-Asher, Tommy Valentine, Mika Kozlov, William Mason and Alex Young.”

 

Ravyn smirks.

 

Ravyn: “Impressive list, isn’t it?”

 

Winters: “Uh, yeah.”

 

Ravyn shakes her head.

 

Ravyn: “And yet, here I stand, wondering who may be able to give me the thrill…”

 

Ravyn smirks.

 

Ravyn: “…of nearly beating me. Da Boss tried. Dillusion too. Shaya Blackley was a Cinderella story but while she could handle the Tag Champs, I was too much. And this is all for someone who was the weak link. The overthought. And this is why many of you should not do much thinking.”

 

Ravyn shrugs.

 

Ravyn: “Oh well…perhaps I should put some sort of countdown clock…because as of Taking Hold of the Flame, your opportunities may be dwindling fast.”

 

Ravyn turns and flips the microphone to Jason Phillips. Phillips manages to catch it as Ravyn turns and starts to head out of the ring. “Bad Bad Girl” plays as the crowd gives her a mixed reaction. She steps through the ropes and smirks before dropping down to the floor. She then heads up the rampway.

 

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor is definitely quite confident, but I wonder if anyone can puncture that bubble.”

 

Winters: “If you go by her confidence and her track record, I don’t know.”

 

Ravyn continues on her way to the back.


“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy plays and the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Brittany Lohan and then a shot of Angelica Waters before showing both.

 

Sharper: “Plenty more to come here tonight still. The Finals of the Best of the Best Tournament of course, but also, a big match next. A rematch from Clash in K.C. Angelica Waters faces off against Brittany Lohan.”

 

Winters: “Let the bad blood start again!”

 

The scene fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


Brittany Lohan vs. Angelica Waters

 

"I Am Machine" by Three Days Grace blasts over the loudspeakers as the lights in the arena go out and the fans instantly start to boo heavily when they recognize whose theme song it is. Just a spotlight focuses on the curtains of the entrances the clips once again fades away into the words that read: “Bleeding you is more than just torment.”

The curtains slowly start to part as ONE WOMAN ARMY walks out first. She stands at the top of the ramp. Next comes Brittany Lohan, she slips through the curtain like a slithering snake. She stands next to OWA at the top of the ramp and she looks like everything, but relaxed as her whole body is tensed looking like she’s ready to strike at the drop of a dime like a coiled cobra. Her icy eyes pan around the arena and the fans closest to the ramp and she snarls at a few of them get a little too vocal with her. However, the moment that her eyes catch the glimpse of the ring she shuts the fans out and turns all of her attention to the squared circle.

With clenched fists, gritted teeth, and glaring icy eyes, Lohan starts to make her way down to the ring methodically with Angelica following her. Lohan is taking slow, calculated, but powerful steps towards the ring. Her icy glare is so fixated on the ring that it would seem to appear that she doesn’t realize that the arena is nearly sold out. The way that she looks right now it might as well be empty for all she cares.

As she nears the squared circle, Lohan slows down to a snail’s pace as she proceeds to walk around the perimeter of the ring with her eyes closed. When she’s satisfied she opens her eyes and reaches up to grab the bottom rope with her right hand and pulls herself up onto the apron only allowing one knee to touch before she rolls into the ring. OWA stands on the outside watching Britt.

With Lohan in the ring she gets on both of her knees, closing her eyes, as she lifts both of her arms up into the air. She holds that position for several seconds before she slows climbs up to her feet, but then as if a switch was flipped somewhere her entire presence changes. It intensifies as she starts to warm up by running off the ropes and doing some stretches as she waits for her victim of the night. Lohan’s video finishes up with the words: “…Just stand there and stare as my world crumbles.”

 

Sharper: “Brittany Lohan about to be in action tonight against a familiar face. Angelica Waters.”

 

Winters: “Well they’ll get another chance to try to destroy the other. Lovely.”

 

1, 2, 3....GO!

The intro starts on the speakers as ‘Step Up!’ hits and the lights go dim. Strobe lights hit as Angelica slowly makes her way out and just looks around at the crowd as they erupt with boos. She scoffs them and she poses in the middle of the ramp as more pyro goes off. She makes her way down to the ring and she just slides under the ropes and then she poses in the middle with a dominant look on her face.

 

Sharper: “These two have a long history. Brittany Lohan defeated Angelica Waters last month at Clash in K.C.”

 

Winters: “But they get a do-over and you know Lohan can’t be happy about it. As she said publicly, she was done with her.”

 

The bell sounds. Angelica and Lohan run at each other and both nail each other with a hard right. The crowd roars. Lohan then nails her with a forearm and Angelica blocks the next one and grabs the arm. She tries to pull Lohan down, but Lohan pulls Angelica’s hard and throws her back. She rolls through and gets up. Lohan runs at her and goes for a clothesline. Angelica ducks and spins around. Lohan turns and Angelica kicks Lohan in the ribs and then again and again, knocking her against the ropes. Angelica then grabs her head and pulls it under the top rope and then pulls back against it. The crowd roars a bit as Lohan struggles.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Angelica lets go and backs up. Lohan leans against the ropes and starts to pull herself back up.

 

Sharper: “Angelica Waters and Brittany Lohan picking up where they left off last month and Angelica Waters is trying to choke the life out of Lohan!”

 

Winters: “Well that’s one way to win. It’s illegal, but whatever.”

 

Lohan gets up and Angelica kicks her in the ribs. She then wrenches the arm of Lohan and jumps up and hits an armbreaker bulldog. The crowd cheers a bit. Angelica then rolls Lohan over and grabs her arm and kicks at her shoulder. Lohan struggles and then grabs her leg and shoves her back. Angelica stumbles back and Lohan starts to get up. Angelica moves back over to her and Lohan suddenly lunges and tackles Waters down. The crowd roars. Lohan then goes into a side headlock mount and nails Waters with repeated right hands to the face. The crowd roars and Waters covers up. Lohan then turns and starts to slowly pull herself up, still holding onto Waters. Waters fights with Lohan, but Lohan then knees her in the ribs. She knees her again before pushing her forward, hooking her up and throwing her back with a huge back suplex. Waters rolls over.

 

Sharper: “Great suplex by Lohan. She’ll use her strength here. Waters may be the more technically sound-“

 

Winters: “Doesn’t matter if your opponent can dump you on your head at will.”

 

Waters slowly rolls over and Brittany Lohan looks at her as she gets up. Waters turns to Lohan and Lohan scoops her up and slams her down. Waters slowly starts to get back up. Lohan runs into the ropes, bounces off and clotheslines her down. She then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Angelica Waters kicks out. She stirs as Lohan gets up. Waters slowly gets up and Lohan grabs her and shoves her to the corner. She then smacks her before going to whip her across the ring. Waters spins through and pulls Lohan into her knee. The crowd ohs. Waters then pulls back on Lohan’s hair, throwing her back with a mat slam. Lohan starts to get up and Waters knees her again and then again. She turns and whips her into the ropes. Lohan bounces off and Waters drills her with a hard back elbow. Waters goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lohan kicks out. Both start to get up and Waters grabs the arm of Lohan and wrenches it. She then places her knees against her shoulder and tries to force her down, but Lohan blocks it and throws her back.

 

Sharper: “Waters again going for the arm. Lohan counters.”

 

Winters: “She knows how painful that is. Doesn’t want it again.”

 

Waters turns around and Lohan kicks her in the ribs. She clubs her hard in the back. The crowd ohs. Lohan turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Waters suddenly jumps up and nails her with a high knee. Lohan falls back to the ropes. Waters then turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Lohan runs at Waters and both nail each other with a running clothesline. The crowd ohs as both are down in the ring. (1) The crowd looks on as does One Woman Army. Both just are laid out. (2) The referee continues to count when suddenly, the lights go out. A few brief moments pass when suddenly pyro shoots out of the entrance way. The crowd ohs before we hear “Blitzkrieg” by Deathstars. The crowd roars as we then see Blitzkrieg walk out from the back with Typhoid Mary. Mary just smiles as she then laughs and Blitzkrieg starts to slowly walk to the ring. Mary leads him down.

 

Winters: “That’s not…”

 

Sharper: “Blitzkrieg! That’s Blitzkrieg! And he’s with Typhoid Mary! We haven’t seen either in years and they’re coming to the ring!”

 

Mary points to the ring and One Woman Army rolls into the ring. Blitzkrieg hops onto the apron and enters into the ring. One Woman Army goes to nail Blitzkrieg, but Blitzkrieg catches her fist and pulls her back with a swift jerk and OWA falls forward and to the floor. She rolls over and Mary kicks her right in the head. The crowd ohs. Blitzkrieg then turns and nails the official with a hard right. Waters starts to get up as Lohan stirs. Blitzkrieg then turns and grabs Waters and whips her into the ropes. Blitzkrieg runs into the ropes, bounces off and nails Waters with a running boot. The crowd ohs. Waters rolls over and out of the ring. Lohan starts to get up and Lohan looks over at Blitzkrieg and nails him with a hard right and then another. Blitzkrieg staggers briefly before turning to notice Typhoid Mary on the floor. She looks stunned before Bltizkrieg kicks Lohan in the ribs and bends her over. He then lifts her up and throws her down hard with a vicious Rigor Mortis powerbomb. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Blitzkrieg with the Rigor Mortis on Brittany Lohan. And Brittany saw Typhoid Mary….”

 

Winters: “Is this Mary’s doing? All of this?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know, but Blitzkrieg has come back and caused destruction.”

 

Mary kicks OWA again as she starts to get up before grabbing her. OWA nails Mary and Mary staggers back, but we then see Blitzkrieg walk over to the ropes nearby and reach through. He grabs OWA and Mary then kicks OWA in the ribs and turns before throwing her face first into the steel steps. She falls over. Mary then turns to Blitzkrieg as he then steps through the ropes. He drops down before he and Mary start to head to the back. Waters starts to stir as Lohan remains down in the ring. OWA stirs on the floor as the scene slowly fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Kelcey Wallace walking out to the ring with Chris Cannon and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Selena Frost hitting the tornado DDT on Ben McCaron before showing Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on CHBK.

 

They say we are what we are
But we don't have to be
I'm glad to hate you but I do it in the best way
I'll be the watcher of the eternal flame
I'll be the guard dog of all your fever dreams

 

We see a shot of Shaun Cruze locking the Shaunshooter on Simon Lyman before showing Tommy Valentine hitting James Evans with the Griever’s Bane. We see a shot of Rachel Foxx going to hit Syren with a sledgehammer before showing Syren ducking and her hitting Adam Sharper instead before we follow up with a shot of Syren celebrating with the SCW World Championship at Rise to Greatness.

 

I am the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass (Glass, glass)

A shot of Red Rayne spewing the Bloodbath into the eyes of Christy Matthews is shown before showing William Mason hitting the Perfect Driver on Shilo Valiant. We then see Collin Cole trying to attack Xander Valentine only to be caught and thrown down to the mat.

 

I'll try to picture me without you but I can't

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne and PUNK HAZARD carrying their banner.

 

'Cause we could be immortals, immortals
Just not for long, for long

If we meet forever now, pull the blackout curtains down
Just not for long, for long
We could be immor immortals, immor immortals
Immor immortals,

immor immortals

Immortals

 

We then see a shot of Merrick Wiseman handcuffing Ravyn Taylor before showing James Marsh-Asher nearly getting the Last Breath on Red Rayne. Shots of CHBK standing with Mikaela Street, followed by Katie Steward posing and David Helms walking to the ring are shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping Rachel Foxx with the Catnap inside Tactical Warfare before showing Jake Starr hitting the shooting five star frog splash from the top of a cage onto Silas Mason before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.


The scene cuts to the inside of the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pyro shoots from both ends of the stage and towards the middle before back out to the outside and then all across the stage. Spotlights circle around the arena as the camera pan throughout the arena, showing the many fans who have filed into the arena standing and cheering, waving banners, signs, t-shirt and whatever else they have. The cameras pan for a few moments before cutting to ringside to show Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Welcome everyone here to Breakdown in Oklahoma. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots. Tonight, still to come, the finals of the Best of the Best Tournament.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, a travesty! Shaun Cruze moves on to face David Helms in the finals.”

 

Sharper: “But not just that, we just had a stunning turn of events here on Breakdown.”

 

MOMENTS AGO:

The Breakdown logo comes up. We see Blitzkrieg walking down from the back with Typhoid Mary as the crowd roars. We cut forward. Blitzkrieg then turns and grabs Waters and whips her into the ropes. Blitzkrieg runs into the ropes, bounces off and nails Waters with a running boot. The crowd ohs. Waters rolls over and out of the ring.

 

Sharper: “Blitzkrieg returned with Typhoid Mary by his side. He took out Angelica Waters and then focused his attention on Brittany Lohan.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and nearly took Waters’ head off before drilling Lohan. Vicious Rigor Mortis.”

 

Lohan starts to get up and Lohan looks over at Blitzkrieg and nails him with a hard right and then another. Blitzkrieg staggers briefly before turning to notice Typhoid Mary on the floor. She looks stunned before Bltizkrieg kicks Lohan in the ribs and bends her over. He then lifts her up and throws her down hard with a vicious Rigor Mortis powerbomb. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “The question is why are they back!”

 

Knots: “Not just that, but is Lohan their target? Just a random attack. A reminder of what Blitzkrieg is…and is he in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal?”


The eyes all focus on the stage as A Stranger I Remain hit's over the P.A System. The crowd starts to buzz as Alexis Quinne walks out from the back as well as Grundy, El Rudo and Dante McCaffery, with the latter tagging along slower than the rest. Alexis is sporting a green, silver and black ring jacket with the same colors underneath in the form of a beater with PUNK HAZARD on the front. The ring jacket also has a modified version of the PUNK HAZARD logo on the back. El Rudo has the PUNK HAZARD hoodie and his trusty salt bucket in his hands. Grundy is sporting an black jumpsuit with the PUNK HAZARD logo on the back in green. The San Francisco native looks at the crowd. She starts her trot down to the ring with Rudo, Grundy and Dante.

I've come here to save you
And I can already taste the kill
Like caressing an angel
Burning up in the atmosphere
And with the blood of a dying star above
My true aesthetic's unwinding
And I'm about to come undone

Alexis turns to the camera and points to the PUNK HAZARD logo before turning back around while sticking her tongue out and mocking the audience members. Meanwhile El Rudo and Grundy are following her with Dante not so far behind, looking annoyed at the presence of the fans. El Rudo antagonizes the fans while Grundy scares some of them with his near presence. Alexis looks at some of the members of the audience before Alexis walks up the steel steps and goes under the bottom rope. El Rudo places his trust bucket on the apron before sliding in the ring. Grundy frantically starts going after the nearest cameraman as Dante tags along with him.

Sharper: “Alexis Quinne on her way to the ring. While Kennedy Street is throwing a tantrum backstage-“

 

Knots: “She’s not!”

 

Sharper: “She is. Alexis Quinne won’t need to worry about any gauntlets tonight.”

 

Knots: “Keenie should’ve been in the finals.”

 

Sharper: “Instead, Quinne can focus tonight on her Taking Hold of the Flame opponent and match for the Women’s Championship against Autumn Valentine.”

So don't let me become the one you love
'Cause I'll just take your blood and use you up
I know it's tempting to jump off the edge and fly
But this is not a dream
So don't let me become the one you love

Here I come

Once she enters the ring, El Rudo then points to Alexis. Alexis smiles widely as she gives her friend a thumbs up and then she ascends the nearest turnbuckle. She makes mocking faces towards the audience while mouthing off. Alexis jumps off and sits on top of the turnbuckle in the corner with a smirk on her face as she’s handed a microphone. She then looks out to the crowd while seated on the top turnbuckle.

 

Quinne: “Oh Autumn….you may no longer have a leg to stand on!”

 

Quinne chuckles as Rudo jumps up and down.

 

Quinne: “How is the leg by the way? I mean clearly it was in great condition when we last saw you in the tournament? Now, you can probably talk about how amazing you were to stand up to the great Jake Starr…but I stood up to the legendary CHBK…and sure I lost. But remember, I’m Pint-Sized Awesomeness. Maybe I’m fine with an early exit. Maybe it just makes sure I still can kick your ass and choose the leg I do it with!”

 

The crowd boos as Alexis Quinne laughs.

 

Quinne: “See, this is what I said was going to happen. No matter what, what happens to MY title will be decided by me. Just like at Clash in K.C. You’re the champion again Autumn. Christy is now the afterthought she should be and I can focus on taking it from you, getting YOUR attention and then I can dance around this ring with my title, holding it high and celebrating every moment of my life. Autumn…it’s coming to an end, this whole time with you making your name off my title. No more.”

 

Sharper: “She’s confident to say the least.”

 

Knots: “She’s Pint-Sized Awesomeness!”

 

Quinne looks around before hopping down.

 

Quinne: “See, I don’t care what claims you make. Come on and run to the ring like the idiot you are. I’ll beat your ass and brand you with the PH and you’ll just be another victim of someone who couldn’t handle the truth-“

 

“King of the World” suddenly starts to play. The crowd cheers and Quinne stops and looks at the entrance way as we see Christy Matthews walk out from the back. She heads down the rampway and over to the ring. She then hops onto the apron.

 

Sharper: “Christy Matthews making her way to the ring. I don’t like this. Autumn Valentine is not here. She was given the night off after her knee was still bothering her.”

 

Knots: “Well she’s getting in the ring. Right in there with PUNK HAZARD!”

 

Christy enters the ring and looks over to Alexis Quinne. El Rudo, Dante McCaffery and Grundy all look at her and surround her. Christy then walks right up to Quinne.

 

Quinne: “What do you want, clumpnugget-“

 

Christy then pulls the microphone out of the hand of Alexis Quinne. Quinne looks at Christy. The crowd cheers as Christy then looks at Quinne.

 

Christy: “You know Alexis…I’m going to say this once. It’s great to run your mouth. But Autumn is going to make sure she shuts it and maybe for good. You won’t need to worry about kissing Kennedy Street’s ass. You won’t need to worry about your title. You’re not even going to have to worry about Awesomeness…you’ll just be Pint-Sized and knocked back down to it!”

 

The crowd roars. Quinne then looks at her and says something to her. Christy then nails Quinne in the side of the head with the microphone. The crowd ohs and Grundy then turns and boots Christy in the side of the head. The crowd boos and Christy falls to the mat. Dante bails the ring and backs off, not wanting to get involved. Rudo and Grundy start to put the boots to Christy.

 

Sharper: “Come on! Christy Matthews is getting booted into oblivion by PUNK HAZARD. Quinne goaded a shot and now Christy Matthews is getting assaulted.”

 

Knots: “Well that’s why you don’t get in other people’s business!”

 

Grundy and Rudo continue to stomp away on Christy as Quinne smiles. She then pulls up the back of her shirt and pulls out a can of spray paint. The crowd boos. Dante just looks on and Quinne starts to shake the can of spray pain before the crowd roars and we see one of the cameras spin around. We then cut to see Regan Street on top of Dante McCaffery nailing him with repeated right hands.

 

Sharper: “Regan Street out here! All over Dante McCaffery!”

 

Knots: “Where did she come from?”

 

Sharper: “Dante cost Regan the Best of the Best Tournament and she’s coming for blood!”

 

Quinne stops and heads over to the ropes. Regan nails Dante with continues to shot and Quinne drops down and heads over to Regan and tries to pull her off. Regan however starts to choke Dante. Grundy turns and heads over and Regan lets go and nails Quinne, getting a roar from the crowd. She then steps forward and backs off as Grundy stands by Dante McCaffery. El Rudo drops down too. Regan just fumes at ringside as PUNK HAZARD stands in front of her, preventing her from getting to Dante. We then see several officials heading over to Regan and PUNK HAZARD. A few go into the ring to check on Christy.

 

Sharper: “Officials down to break this up. Regan Street got some measure, but not enough.”

 

Knots: “And Christy too…PUNK HAZARD making statements!”

 

The officials keep everyone apart as Regan turns and storms to the back. Christy stirs in the ring.


“Immortals” starts to play with the Breakdown logo coming up on the screen. We then see a shot of Rachel Foxx and then a shot of A$AP Scrappy.

 

Sharper: “If you watched the tournament, you know these two have no love lost.”

 

Knots: “They beat the hell out of each other then and now, it’s Falls Count Anywhere.”

 

Sharper: “That’s match, it’s next!”

 

The scene fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


We open up backstage to see Christy Matthews walking down the hallway backstage, wincing a bit from the pain of the stomps. Spirit Dansby walks up to her.

 

Spirit: “Christy, can I get a word?”

 

Christy stops and looks down before turning to her.

 

Christy: “Fine.”

 

Spirit: “I’m just curious as to what Alexis Quinne said that set you off.”

 

Christy: “It’s not important…”

 

Christy tries to walk off, but Spirit stops her.

 

Spirit: “Please, Christy…”

 

Christy stops and turns.

 

Christy: “She asks me how it feels to be overlooked for a rematch….I told her.”

 

Christy turns and walks off as Spirit watches her leave.


Rachel Foxx vs. A$AP Scrappy

Falls Count Anywhere

 

A quick siren sound is heard at the beginning of "Survival Tactics" by Joey Bada$$ as the lights dim and fire explodes out of the corner turnbuckles for a brief moment as the real song continues.

N*ggas don't want war
I'm a martian with an army of spartans
Sparring with a knife in a missile fight

A$AP Scrappy comes walking out from the back in a black wifebeater, baggy black jeans, black Lugz boots, and the black du-rag on his head as the crowd cheers. A replay of last week comes up on the screen.

 

BEST OF THE BEST TOURNAMENT NIGHT TWO – May 7, 2015

We suddenly see Rachel Foxx run out from the back, clearly with a mission on her mind, and she runs over and nails Scrappy with a vicious forearm. Scrappy falls over. We then see Scrappy and Foxx fighting. We see the official trying to get between them. He gets between Foxx and Scrappy as Scrappy staggers back and Foxx immediately nails the official with a forearm. He goes down.

 

We cut forward to see Foxx grabbing Scrappy. Officials run out from the back with some guards. Foxx nails Scrappy with another shot before Scrappy turns and kicks her in the ribs. Foxx kicks him back and is pulled back. Foxx spins around, but they try to keep her back. Scrappy looks up at Foxx and yells out to her. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We cut back to the ring to see A$AP Scrappy pacing in the ring.

 

Sharper: “There you see how we got to this match. They took each other out of the Best of the Best Tournament.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. Foxx fined too. She doesn’t care. Scrappy’s ready to go meanwhile. Falls count anywhere tonight.”

 

The lights in the arena go dark as “Take me to Church” by Hozier plays through the dark arena.

 

“My lover's got humour
She's the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody's disapproval
I should've worshipped her sooner

If the heavens ever did speak
She's the last true mouthpiece
Every Sunday's getting more bleak
A fresh poison each week

'We were born sick, ' you heard them say it”


As the bass line comes in, white strobes begin pulsing from the entryway, in rhythm with the music, illuminating the plume of smoke which is rising from the stage.

 

“My Church offers no absolutes
She tells me, 'Worship in the bedroom.'
The only heaven I'll be sent to
Is when I'm alone with you—

I was born sick,
But I love it
Command me to be well
Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.”


As the “Amens” ring out, the arena goes dark again and remains that way until the chorus rings out and the white light once again illuminates the entryway showing Rachel Foxx slowly emerging from the smoke. She is wearing a black zip-up hoodie with “MERCENARY” written in what looks like red paint on the back. The hood covers her head, but her emotionless eyes still stare out with a far away look as she slowly makes her way down the ramp to the ring, never acknowledging the intense reaction of the crowd around her as an eerie calm and coldness radiates from her. As she heads down, Scrappy leaves the ring and runs up to her. Rachel Foxx throws off the hood and nails Scrappy with a forearm. The bell sounds to start the match.

 

Sharper: “Scrappy is going right at Rachel Foxx!”

 

Knots: “They’re picking up right where they left off during the tournament! Difference is…they can keep fighting!”

 

Scrappy nails Foxx with a hard right and both spin around. Scrappy grabs Foxx and just manages to hip throw her over. She rolls over and Scrappy turns to her and nails her with a hard right. Foxx nearly falls off the side of the ramp and Scrappy nails her again. Foxx falls off and lands on her feet and walks over. Scrappy hops down and runs at Foxx and clubs her in the back, knocking her down. She rolls through. Foxx starts to get up and Scrappy walks over to Foxx and nails her with a hard right and then another. Foxx falls over to a table covered with cords nearby. Scrappy grabs her and Foxx turns and rakes the eyes of Scrappy. Scrappy staggers back and Foxx grabs him and runs him over into the side of the stage. Scrappy falls over. The referee walks over and watches. Foxx then stomps Scrappy in the face and then stomps him a second shot again.

 

Sharper: “Foxx with a couple of stomps. Right to the head. She’s not going to mess around.”

 

Knots: “And that’s concrete there. So Scrappy’s having lots of fun with the impact coming twice.”

 

Foxx grabs Scrappy and drags him up by his hair and throws him forward. He rolls over. Foxx walks over and stomps him in the ribs. Scrappy rolls over and starts to get up. Foxx nails Scrappy with a forearm. Scrappy falls back and goes through the curtain. Foxx follows after. The camera follows sticking right with the action. Foxx forearms Scrappy again. Scrappy staggers back. Foxx then runs forward and hits a straight kick right to the ribs, knocking Scrappy back and hard into a couple of storage crates. Scrappy rolls over and Foxx grabs Scrappy, digging her fingers into the eye of Scrappy. Scrappy yells out and elbows her in the jaw. Foxx staggers off. Scrappy winces.

 

Sharper: “Foxx going for Scrappy’s good eye. Remember, he injured his other eye in a match with Typhoid Mary.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and I doubt he wants to mess with Foxx too much. She’s nuts too.”

 

Scrappy follows after Foxx and Foxx turns around and Scrappy nails her with a hard right and then another. Foxx stumbles back. Scrappy then grabs Foxx and runs her over and throws her into some lighting. Foxx knocks it down and falls over, rolling over. She starts to get up as Scrappy follows her. Scrappy then scoops her up and slams her onto the concrete floor. Scrappy then drops down and starts to choke her with his hand. The referee calls for a break, but can’t do much else as Scrappy keeps choking Foxx. The crowd roars in the arena and Foxx reaches up and rakes his good eye. Scrappy falls over and holds his eye. Foxx starts to get up and Scrappy gets up too. Foxx then runs at him and spears him back into a concrete wall. Foxx then grabs Scrappy and runs him over into some tables and up onto them. Scrappy slides along them before falling over.

 

Sharper: “Scrappy and Foxx are destroying the backstage area.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, really. They’re fighting all over. Being allowed to fight too.”

 

We see Gigi Steward just looking on before walking off. Foxx grabs Scrappy and nails him with a forearm and then another. She grabs Scrappy before slowly lifting him up. Scrappy then suddenly lifts her up and throws her into one of the tables. The table collapses under the impact. Foxx winces. Scrappy looks at Foxx and drops down and pulls her up. Scrappy then scoops her up and lets out a yell before running down the hallway and driving her back first into the corner of the wall as a new hallway develops. Foxx falls to the ground hard. Scrappy walks forward. Foxx rolls over, holding her back. Scrappy then walks over to her and steps over her and nails her with a crossface punch. She then nails her with another one and another one. The crowd ohs. Scrappy pulls Foxx up by her hair and drags her up. He then turns and drags her down one of the hallways before running her over and into one of the metal garage doors heading to a loading bay. Foxx falls back. She rolls over and Scrappy grabs Foxx.

 

Sharper: “Scrappy just all in control here. Foxx hard into that metal, that garage.”

 

Knots: “And he’s not stopping.”

 

Sharper: “Neither has gone for a pin. Not even an attempt of one.”

 

Scrappy drags her up as we see the garage door start to open behind him. Scrappy pulls foxx up only for Foxx to suddenly hook his head and hit the Downfall into the concrete. Scrappy slowly rolls over as Foxx shakes her head, holding herself a bit before starting to slowly get up. Just then, we see Kordy slip from under the garage door and run over to Foxx and nail her with a couple of hard rights as the crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Kordy! Kordy coming from the other side of that garage.”

 

Knots: “And she’s hammering away on the former Underground Champion!”

 

Sharper: “Just going after her!”

 

Kordy kicks Foxx, knocking her down. Scrappy starts to get up and Kordy turns to him and grabs him, but Scrappy headbutts her and nails her with a hard right. Red Rayne then walks out from the loading bay entrance and Scrappy tells her to come at her only for Scrappy to go towards her and Red Rayne to spew the Bloodbath at Scrappy. Scrappy turns and holds his eyes in pain. He turns and Auclair then moves in and nails him with the Deathblow. Scrappy falls to the ground. Foxx turns and gets up and Red Rayne kicks her in the ribs and turns before running her towards Auclair and Auclair nails her with a Deathblow too. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Deathblow to Foxx.”

 

Knots: “Scrappy got one too. Both are out!”

 

Sharper: “Red Rayne, Matt Auclair and Kordy with an orchestrated assault.”

 

We then see Red Rayne start to lift Rachel Foxx up and Auclair hoists her up and throws her over her shoulder. The three then head off. Kordy stays however as Rachel Tatum Lee runs over and goes to stop them, but Kordy cuts her off. Auclair and Red Rayne walk back through the garage door entrance. Tatum tries to get past Kordy, but Kordy and her trade some blows, right hands back and forth. Tatum gets a few more shots in on Kordy and then pulls her into a short-arm clothesline .Tatum then runs off and through the door. The cameraman follows as we see a black sedan driving off. Tatum takes a few more steps before stopping. She then looks around and lets out a yell.

 

Knots: “Where are they going with her?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know…but I don’t like this…I don’t like this at all.”

 

Tatum looks around and storms back over to the cameraman, pushing him out of her way before storming back off inside.


COMMERCIAL:


We return to Breakdown and open up backstage to see Sterling Hero standing in the hallway with a cup and starting to wrap duct tape around his waist.

 

Sharper: “What the…”

 

Hero starts to wrap the duct tape around his waist before he looks up and stops. Derek Adonis walks over to him as some in the crowd cheer.

 

Adonis: “What are you doing? That’s not going to help you have some fun later!”

 

Hero: “It will if I keep it away from those New Eden chicks…I don’t want it cut off!”

 

Adonis: “Oh, please. You just need to get on their good side. You just need to give the ladies what they want and they’ll be nice people! Just like Man Mountain here. Everyone loves me!”

 

Hero: “Everyone? All the ladies?”

 

Adonis: “Well everyone but Stacy Kissinger. She’s bad news.”

 

Hero: “Please…She’s probably a screamer. My ears couldn’t handle it.”

 

Adonis: “Now…take that off…I saw your match against Kelcey. I’ve survived three matches with her.”

 

Hero’s jaw drops.

 

Adonis: “Come…I’ll teach you how to KABLAM!”

 

Hero then rips the duct tape off before turning and following Derek Adonis. The crowd roars as we cut back to ringside.


Donovan Kayl vs. Dylan Howell

 

"Epic" by Faith No More starts to play as the spotlight focuses on the top of the ramp. Immediately, the crowd rise to their feet in a raucous ovation.

Can you feel it
See it
Hear it today?
If you can't, then it doesn't matter anyway
You will never understand it 'cause it happens too fast
And it feels so good, it's like walking on glass


Stepping out to the top of the ramp is "The Cornerstone" Donovan Kayl. He steps to the side, facing out to the crowd.

It's so cool
It's so hip
It's alright
It's so groovy
It's outta sight
You can touch it
Smell it
Taste it so sweet
But it makes no difference 'cause it knocks you off your feet


After turning his head to survey the entire crowd, he turns to face the front of the ramp, beginning to walk out towards the ring.

You want it all but you can't have it

Kayl keeps his eyes focused on the ring ahead, and with a stoic gaze in his eyes, slaps the hands of a few fans at ringside.

It's cryin'
Bleedin'
Lying on the floor
So you lay down on it and you do it some more
You've got to share it
So you dare it
Then you bare it
And you tear it


Once he gets to the bottom of the ramp, Donovan pulls himself up onto the apron, walking over to the corner. He climbs up onto the second rope, looking out over the crowd, until the second chorus hits...

You want it all but you can't have it
It's in your face but you can't grab it


Kayl throws his arms up for the roaring crowd, shouting out something that's just impossible to hear outside of the first couple of rows nearby. He hops the top rope into the ring, moving to the middle where he spins once, dropping to a knee and shooting his arms out. He drops his head as the crowd showers the ring with streamers, cascading down around him as he looks at the ring under his knee before raising his head upward slowly.

 

Sharper: “Donovan Kayl about to face off against one of Kennedy Street’s followers.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. Pull him away while Kennedy needs all of the support she can get in this trying time.”

 

Sharper: “You’re out here.”

 

Knots: “Trust me…if I stayed back there, Keenie wouldn’t have Breakdown every week to save lives on!”

 

The lights go out and as Van Halen's powerful anthem "Top of the World" begins, white strobe lights do as well. Soon appearing on stage is Dylan Howell, dressed in a black leather jacket with red shorts and boots, both bearing his initials. The crowd boos as Howell shakes his head and continues on his way to the ring. Dylan reaches the ring and looks up at Kayl and walks up the steel steps. He then enters the ring before taking off his entrance attire. He stretches out as Kayl watches him.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell about to face Donovan Kayl. Howell wasn’t able to get past Kelcey Wallace. Donovan Kayl had an early exist thanks to a surprise replacement in Dillusion.”

 

Knots: “Yeah well, that seems to be their lives. Howell could use the opportunities and doesn’t get them and Kayl just squanders them.”

 

The bell sounds and Howell watches Kayl as he exits the ring. He walks around as the crowd boos. Howell stretches out on the floor. (1) Kayl just watches Howell and walks forward and Howell turns and snaps at the official. (2) Kayl backs up and shakes his head as Howell then rolls back into the ring. He smirks and Kayl then looks at him, asking him almost if he’s ready. Howell nods and Kayl then gets ready too before both go to lunge for a grapple, but Howell suddenly smacks Kayl with a hard shot. The crowd ohs. Howell then kicks him in the ribs. Kayl falls back. Howell nails him with a hard right and then another before kneeing him in the jaw. Kayl falls to the ropes. Howell then looks at him and nails him with a hard right and then another and another, all while against the ropes. The referee calls for the break.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Howell then stops and backs up. Howell walks around the ring as the crowd boos. He looks around as Kayl falls to a knee. He holds his jaw before starting to get up.

 

Sharper: “Howell quickly getting into Kayl’s face.”

 

Knots: “There you go. Put him in his place.”

 

Kayl gets up and Howell turns back and nails him with another right hand. Kayl falls back to the ropes. Howell then whips him across. Kayl bounces off the ropes and Howell nails him with a back elbow. He then pushes him back down for the pin.

 

1!

 

Kayl kicks out. Both men get up and Howell chops Kayl. The crowd woos. He chops him again. More woos. He then whips him into the ropes again. Kayl bounces off and Howell lifts him up. Kayl spins through and clubs him in the back. He then spins him around and kicks him in the ribs and throws him into the corner. Howell turns and Kayl nails him with a forearm. He then turns to whip him across the ring. Howell bounces out of the corner. Kayl runs at Howell and Howell ducks a clothesline attempt. Kayl stops at the corner. Howell turns and Kayl elbows him in the jaw. Howell staggers back. Kayl then climbs up to the top rope. Howell however pushes Kayl’s legs out and Kayl lands hard on the top turnbuckle before falling upside down in the Tree of Woe.

 

Knots: “He’s doing some thinking!”

 

Sharper: “Tree of Woe. Bad landing for Kayl. Howell now lining him up.”

 

Howell smirks as he runs around the ring before running at Kayl and hitting a facewash boot to the face of Kayl. The crowd ohs. Howell then gets up as Kayl falls to the mat. Howell then drags Kayl up and turns and hits a vertical suplex to the middle of the ring. He floats over into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kayl gets his shoulder up. Howell looks up and then gets up and hits a knee drop to the face of Kayl. Kayl rolls over. Howell grabs him and locks in a reverse chinlock. He pulls back as the crowd boos. Howell looks around. Kayl reaches up in the air and starts to slowly look around. The crowd claps for him and Kayl slowly turns to his knees. Howell holds on and Kayl gets one foot up from under him and then elbows Howell in the ribs. He elbows him again and Howell lets go. He turns around, wincing before Kayl jumps up and dropkicks him down.

 

Sharper: “Kayl, dropkick to the face.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, go right for his face. He’s going to be father soon.”

 

Sharper: “It’s a contact sport, Jon!”

 

Kayl gets up and Howell starts to get up. Kayl scoops him up and hits a back suplex. He then gets up and runs into the ropes and hits a running elbow drop. He follows up with the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Howell kicks out. Kayl gets up as Howell turns over. Howell stomps him in the back. He then lifts him up and drags him up before forearming him in the jaw and then chopping him. The crowd woos. He follows up with an Irish whip into the ropes. Howell bounces off and Kayl kicks him in the ribs. He turns and runs into the ropes and bounces off before hitting a knee to the side of Howell’s head. He falls to a knee. Kayl pulls him up and hits a neckbreaker. The crowd ohs. Kayl turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Howell kicks out again. Kayl rolls off. He turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. Howell starts to stir and Kayl steadies himself on the top rope and dives off with a flying clothesline. The crowd cheers. Kayl goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Howell gets his shoulder up again. Kayl rolls over and starts to get up. He grabs Howell, and Howell hits a jawbreaker.

 

Knots: “There you go! Cut him off.”

 

Sharper: “Jawbreaker doing the damage there, but how much after the offense Kayl has had.”

 

Howell then turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and nails Kayl with a clothesline. Kayl starts to get up and Howell kicks him in the ribs before snapmaring him over and kicking him in the spine. Kayl winces and Howell runs into the rpoes. He bounces off and goes for a flipping senton onto Kayl, but Kayl gets his knees up. Howell winces and Kayl pulls him over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Howell kicks out. Both get up and Howell immediately grabs Kayl and tries for the T-Bone, but Kayl elbows out of it and Howell goes to turn, but Kayl holds onto his arm and pulls him into his knee. He then hooks him up in a pumphandle. He then lifts Howell up and turns before slamming him down. Kayl goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Howell shoots his shoulder up.

 

Sharper: “Howell gets the shoulder up.”

 

Knots: “Whew. Didn’t want to give Kayl more reasons to think he may be even close to being in Keenie’s league.”

 

Kayl gets up and knees Howell in the face. He knees him again and then a third time. Howell rolls over. Kayl walks over to him and pulls him up. He then whips him into the corner. Kayl runs after him and nails him with a running knee to the face. Howell leans back. Kayl then grabs him and goes to whip him across. Howell hits the opposite corner and Kayl runs after him and Howell gets his boot up. Kayl staggers back and Howell runs out and spins around Kayl before waistlocking him and throwing him back with a bridging German suplex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kayl rolls his shoulder up. Howell holds on, however, and starts to slowly pull Kayl up. Kayl reaches forward for the ropes, but Howell pulls him away. Kayl then elbows him in the side of the head and then again. Howell tries to synch up again, but Kayl elbows him a third time before getting free and jumping back, nailing Kayl with a pump kick to the face. Howell falls to a knee. Kayl then runs into the ropes and bounces off and drills Howell with a running knee to the head. The crowd ohs. Kayl goes for the pin.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Knee to the face! A variation of the Point Blank without the suplex shortcut!”

 

Knots: “No! Come on! Kick out! Dylan!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd cheers. Kayl rolls off of Howell and takes a few moments to catch his breath. He then starts to get up and has his arm raised. He looks at Howell before turning and exiting to the floor. Kayl then starts to make his way up the rampway to the back.

 

Sharper: “Donovan Kayl, in a hard fought match, gets a win over Dylan Howell.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, yeah…”

 

The crowd continues to cheer for Kayl as he disappears through the curtain.


We open up backstage to the locker room of Silas’ World. We see Sienna Swann ready for her match and Katie Steward too. TJ Johnson looks on as Gigi Steward sits in the back. Angelica Jones is notably missing as Silas turns to Sienna and Katie.

 

Silas: “Alright…time to remind people that the Best of the Best was a blip in the data. Nothin’ more. Yer the Real Perfect Ten, Baby Face and we’re gonna prove it…and Baby Goddess…we’re gonna work ta gettinya that Tag Title shot-“

 

Harmony: “Silas.”

 

Silas turns to Harmony.

 

Silas: “Yes, Baby Cakes. Make it fast.”

 

Harmony sighs.

 

Harmony: “Give me the opportunity. You know who we’re facing. I need to finish some items there.”

 

Silas: “Baby Cakes-“

 

Harmony: “Please…I’ll do anything.”

 

Silas then looks down before turning to Sienna.

 

Silas: “Fine…Baby Face…relax. Next week, I’ll get ya somethin’ better. Baby Cakes…yer in with Baby Goddess…don’t screw up though.”

 

Harmony: “I won’t.”

 

Katie turns to Silas a bit less than impressed before turning and walking out of the room. Harmony then turns and follows after her with TJ Johnson taking the rear.

 

Sharper: “Harmony Fisher and Katie Steward will be in action next. This is going to be interesting.”

 

The scene fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


Harmony Fisher & Katie Steward vs. Simon Lyman & Tommy Valentine

 

The house lights dim and the opening cymbal crash and riffs to "Tonight" by Seether begins to blare throughout the arena. A buzz can be heard rising through the crowd into cheers as the lyics begin...

I'm not gonna waste this
This opportunity's mine
I'm sick of complaining
About a beautiful life

On the Jumbotron, clips of Simon hitting high impact and high risk moves plays as the song continues, hyping the fans even further

How did we get here?
Did we forget all the things inside?
And how do we stay here?
Do we embrace all the things denied?

As the refrain begins, Cailey Carter makes her way out on stage first dressed in a form fitting short black dress and black high heeled boots followed by Simon in his ring attire. The two look at each other then the crowd smiling ear-to-ear before striding to the ring confidently side-by-side

I feel so alive tonight
You got me feeling sublime
I want to yell it from the rooftops down
Until it's over, and we're older

Phillips: Now approaching the ring accompanied by Cailey Carter, from Columbus, Ohio and weighing 230 pounds, "Simply Sensational" SIIIIIIIIMON LYYYYYMAN!!!

While the fans roar, Simon and Cailey arrive at the ring. Simon takes off his jacket handing it to Cailey and they kiss each other briefly, then Simon enters the ring with Cailey in his corner. He goes to each of the corners and climbs to the second turnbuckle while the song continues to play

Like sugar and cyanide
These worlds are gonna collide
I want to yell it from the rooftops down
Until it's over, and we're older

As "Tonight" winds down with Simon now in his corner we see a slight smile still on his face looking out into the crowd anticipating the start of the match and the show he will put on for them before going back to his corner to talk with Cailey on the outside awaiting the start of the match. The arena's lights cut out completely, plunging the whole room into darkness for several seconds before the screens light up to display a countdown.

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

NOW!

The screens show static for a few seconds before going dark once more. The black screen starts to pulse now like a heartbeat and on each pulse that reverberates round the arena, a shot of Thomas in various poses is shown before reverting to the blackness until the next pulse that sounds like a bass drum beat with increasing volume until a final shot of him holding the SCW Title aloft after winning the match at Taking Hold Of The Flame is Shown and remains until two green fireworks shoot from the rafters and explode on the ramp. The explosion drifts across the ramp before the beginning chords to "Darkest Of Kin" by Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, hits.

“ALL OF YOU, GO ABOUT YOUR DAY, NEVER TRULY LIVING! WALKING SO CLOSE TO DEATH, LETS ME KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ALIVE! IT'S WHERE I FIND MY HIGH. TERROR THIS WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN. LOOK IN MY EYES, SEE WHAT I'VE DONE! ALWAYS ON THE MOVE, HELL COMES ALONG!”

A shot of "Thorn" going for the Swanton from the top of a chamber pod at Under Attack 2009 is shown in slow motion as he misses it and hits nothing but canvas.

"STAND UP, FISTS OUT - I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!"

A shot now of him hitting the Socially Unacceptable Moonsault stomp from the top rope onto Justin Davis is shown, the impact punctuated by the last word of the verse before a shadowed figure can be seen standing in front of the curtain at the top of the ramp.

"STAND UP, FISTS OUT - THIS IS THE REAL THING!"

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverbrates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start cheering.

The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp in a set of shades with a custom logo on the lens, as he looks out into the audience that are now cheering loudly, chanting his name in some cases. He stops and smiles a little before spinning around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards before making a beckoning motion with his hands, fireworks shoot out at the top of the ramp again in a burst before he spins one hundred and eighty degrees and resumes walking down to the ring again.

"BABY I'M BAD, I'M THE FEAR IN YOUR EYES. THAT HATE IN YOUR HEART HAS BEEN BRANDED WITH MY NAME!"

As he walks past the barrier he looks out into the crowds and goes to high five as many fans as possible before moving on down the ramp, revelling in their adoration and cheers before he slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, making beckoning gestures again before smiling at all the fans in the crowds. He jumps down and does the same to all the turnbuckles before standing still in the centre, cranking his neck. Thomas then takes the sunglasses off and hands them to the referee, telling him to keep them safe before waiting for his opponents and talking to Simon Lyman.

 

Sharper: “Here we go. Harmony Fisher said she wanted to make a statement. She’ll be facing an interesting team. Her third time also facing Tommy Valentine in some way in the last month. Different partners each time.”

 

Knots: “Harmony Fisher is going to be fine. She’s just really eager to prove herself when she was nearly on the outs a few months ago.”

 

"OOOOOOOOOH! I MISS THE MISERY!"

Words scroll across the video screens as shots of Harmony wrestling flicker on and off

BEAUTIFUL/DANGEROUS

"I Miss The Misery" By Halestorm hits the PA system as Harmony slowly makes her way out from the back and smirks before posing at the top of the stage and blowing a kiss to the fans who just boo her.

"I've been a mess since you stayed
I've been a wreck since you changed
Don't let me get in your way
I miss the lies and the pain
The fights that keep us awake - ake - ake!"


She shrugs and makes her Devil Horn gesture and starts to saunter to the ring. She climbs onto the apron and turns to look at the crowds before smirking and then deliberately takes her time to get into the ring. Fisher then looks out at the people in the crowds and climbs the turnbuckle before nodding and giving them the Devil Horn gesture again, the smirk once again on her face on her face before turning and sitting on the turnbuckle patiently, seemingly basking in the reception that she is receiving. She just looks at Tommy and Simon before turning to the entrance way.

 

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. 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 starts her walk down the ramp to ringside. TJ Johnson exists from behind the curtain and follows his Goddess. Katie Steward then walks over to the steel steps and enters into the ring. She goes to pose, but Harmony walks over to her. Harmony says a few things to Katie and Katie then nods before taking off her entrance attire. TJ hops onto the apron.

Sharper: “Katie Steward getting some orders with Harmony.”

 

Knots: “Harmony wants her moment. Probably just asking Katie to let her take lead on this!”

 

Sharper: “TJ looks concerned. Katie is getting right down to business.”

 

Katie tells TJ to relax. Katie then steps to the apron. TJ drops back down. Harmony then smiles and turns to Tommy and Simon. Tommy just shrugs and turns to her. The bell sounds.

 

Sharper: “Here we go. Harmony starting out and Tommy ready to face her. Familiar story so far.”

 

Harmony steps forward and looks at Tommy. Tommy and Harmony watch one another and Tommy moves in and Harmony goes for a kick. Tommy catches the leg. Harmony then goes for a hard right, but Tommy jukes back. He shoves her back and Harmony falls back to the ropes. Katie just looks on and motions to Tommy. Harmony glares a bit and steps forward and goes to nail Tommy with another forearm, but Tommy blocks it and grabs the arm, twisting it out into an arm wrench. Harmony winces. Tommy jerks on the arm. Harmony winces some more. Tommy then wrenches the arm again. Harmony looks out and flips forward and nips up before going to turn Tommy’s arm, but Tommy blocks it and trips her up. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

Harmony kicks out. Both get up and Harmony goes to nail Tommy, but Tommy lifts her up and back drops her over. He then grabs her arm and tags in Simon. Simon enters the ring and Harmony gets up and Simon grabs the arm and wrenches it. Tommy exits the ring.

 

Sharper: “Tommy clearly taking advantage of Harmony’s aggressiveness.”

 

Knots: “Come on Harmony. Slow down. It’s Simon Lyman and Tommy Valentine. Two people that probably would love to keep you from pleasing Silas!”

 

Simon continues to hold onto her arm. Simon then turns and pushes her into the ropes. He then turns and whips Harmony into the ropes. Harmony bounces off the ropes. Simon goes to grab her and Harmony slides through his feet. Harmony rolls over and Simon turns and Harmony gets up and kicks Simon in the ribs and the nails him with a hard right. Harmony then kicks Simon again and she turns and runs into the ropes. Simon counters, off the rebound, with a hip toss. Simon goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Harmony kicks out. Both get up and Simon turns and grabs Harmony. Harmony reaches up and rakes the eyes. Simon turns around and holds his eyes. He turns around and Harmony jumps up and dropkicks Simon back into the corner. Harmony gets up and hits another dropkick, knocking him back into the corner. Harmony grabs Simon and then turns and drags his face along the top rope. The crowd boos and Simon turns and holds his face. The referee reprimands her. Harmony backs up. Simon then turns and tags in Tommy. Tommy enters the ring as Harmony then smirks.

 

Sharper: “Harmony seemingly happy that Simon made the tag.”

 

Knots: “Told you. She just needed to slow down and this is going to be hers. She’ll wrestle circles around Tommy and Simon!”

 

Sharper: “Simon out. Tommy in. Harmony pleased. Katie Steward just looking on.”

 

Tommy looks at Harmony and Harmony watches him and then lunges at his legs. Tommy blocks her and then grabs her head and pulls her up. Tommy then knees her in the ribs and spins her around into the corner. Tommy turns and goes for a hard right, but Harmony thumbs Tommy in the eyes. Tommy backs up and Harmony dropkicks Tommy in the knee. Tommy winces and falls forward. Harmony then knees Tommy in the face. Tommy falls back. Harmony goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Tommy kicks out. Harmony gets up and Tommy turns and Harmony grabs Tommy and Tommy suddenly forearms her. Harmony goes for an eye rake, but Tommy blocks it with a knee to the ribs before hooking her up for a vertical suplex. He then turns and drops her stomach first on the top rope. Tommy then turns and tags in Simon and Simon slingshots into the ring before running at Harmony and nailing her with a boot. Harmony falls over to the apron. Simon quickly grabs her and drags her into the ring.

 

Sharper: “Simon back in and a vicious kick to Harmony’s head. She got caught.”

 

Knots: “And Simon just dragging her back in. This is bad….and this….what the hell is he doing here?”

 

We then see Marcus V. Lopez wandering out from the back, having come along the side of the rampway. He heads towards the ring and TJ Johnson notices him as Simon goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Harmony kicks out. She turns as Simon gets up. TJ Johnson tries to stop Marcus from getting to the ring.

 

MV: “I have to talk to her. To her! My partner!”

 

Katie just rolls her eyes.

 

Johnson: “No! You can’t!”

 

MV: “TJ! Please! I’m not Violator! I’m fine!”

 

Katie then jumps down and goes over to TJ and MV as Harmony turns and Simon grabs her, but Harmony elbows her him in the ribs and then again before jumping up and hitting an enziguri kick. Simon falls to a knee. Harmony gets up and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a running dropkick. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Simon kicks out. Katie and MV start to talk at ringside.

 

Katie: “You’re not my partner! I’m with Silas Mason! He is going to lead me there. Not you!”

 

MV: “Bonjour! But I helped win you the shot!”

 

We cut back to the ring as Harmony is hammering away on Simon. She then gets up and runs over to Tommy and goes to nail him with a forearm. Tommy nearly falls off and Harmony turns around to Simon and Harmony grabs him, only for Simon to suddenly grab her and throw her overhead with a belly to belly suplex. The crowd roars. Katie keeps arguing with MV.

 

Katie: “TJ! Get him-“

 

Johnson: “Come on!”

 

MV: “No…no…I should be teaming with you. Not her. Not Sienna. Me!”

 

Harmony rolls over and reaches for a tag, but notices that Katie Steward isn’t there. She then notices her at ringside before suddenly she turns around and Simon kicks her in the ribs, hooks her up between his legs before lifting her up and cradling her head. He then hits a powerbomb suplex. Simon rolls over and grabs Harmony’s arm and moves her a bit before turning and tagging in Tommy. Tommy climbs up to the top rope. TJ Johnson glances into the ring and shakes Katie. Katie starts to yell at MV as MV shirks back at this point.

 

Katie: “I don’t like you. I don’t need you. You are an anchor holding me back. Get out of here Marcus! LEAVE ME ALONE!”

 

Tommy meanwhile hits the Valkyrie’s Beckon. He follows up with a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds and Katie turns to the ring. She then turns and slides in as MV looks at her and then turns and quickly starts to head off. Tommy Valentine gets up off of Harmony as Harmony holds her ribs. The referee raises Tommy and Simon’s arms. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Marcus V. Lopez distracted Katie Steward, still trying to convince her to be his partner…”

 

Knots: “Come on! He screwed over Harmony Fisher! He screwed him over!”

 

Sharper: “Either way, Tommy Valentine and Simon Lyman get the win. Harmony Fisher has to go back to Silas Mason and explain this.”

 

Knots: “It wasn’t her fault!”

 

Katie just looks at Tommy and Simon before glancing back to see Marcus leaving through the curtain. Simon and Tommy just look at Katie and Tommy shakes his head at Harmony before exiting the ring. Simon follows and we cut backstage.


We open up backstage to see Rachel Tatum Lee heading out of her locker room with her cell phone in her hand. We then see Jessica Winters come into view.

 

Jessica: “Rachel! Rachel! Quick word-“

 

Tatum: “I don’t have time. They dropped Foxx off and I’m not lettinya screw that up!”

 

Jessica: “So she’s safe? Sorry…we’ve been waiting for any word-“

 

Tatum: “I told ya!”

 

Rachel Tatum Lee continues down the hallway before suddenly, she’s nailed from the side by a boot to the head. She falls into the wall. We then see Blitzkrieg and Blitzkrieg grabs Selena and grabs her by the throat with both hands and lifts her up onto the wall. Tatum struggles and Blitzkrieg just grunts as we then see Typhoid Mary watching. Blitzkrieg then pulls her off and slams her against the wall.

 

Sharper: “Blitzkrieg is attacking Rachel Tatum Lee! She did watch him suffer at the hands of Aiken years ago…”

 

Knots: “I don’t know if he cares!”

 

Blitzkrieg then slams her again before Selena Frost suddenly comes into view and nails Blitzkrieg in the back. She nails him a few times before Blitzkrieg drops Tatum. Selena then pulls Blitzkrieg a bit away only for Blitzkrieg to shove Selena back. Selena rolls back and goes into the wall as Blitzkrieg then grabs Tatum and pulls her up only to lift her up for a powerbomb and slam her into the wall. The crowd ohs as Typhoid Mary then turns to Blitzkrieg. Blitzkrieg turns and walks off as Selena starts to get up and heads over to Rachel Tatum Lee as Jessica Winters does the same. An official runs over too.

 

Sharper: “Blitzkrieg with a powerbomb against the wall. He now heads off.”

 

Knots: “He’s back and he’s going after anyone it seems?!”

 

The camera focuses on Rachel Tatum Lee and Selena Frost as we cut to commercial.


COMMERCIAL:


We open up at ringside and see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. It’s been an eventful night here. And one of the big issues is the return of Blitzkrieg and Rachel Foxx being dragged off by Matt Auclair and Rachel Foxx.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, Blitzkrieg is back and takes out Brittany Lohan and Rachel Tatum Lee. And Foxx?”

 

Sharper: “Well we can tell you. After Red Rayne contacted Rachel Tatum Lee, officials found out what was said and we have confirmed it. Rachel Foxx is relatively okay. She was found walking in front of the nearby hospital. And this just echoes what Rachel Foxx did to Josh Hudson a couple of years ago.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. They’re sending messages. Big ones. We’ll go after family. We’ll go after you. We’ll humiliate you. And now Blitzkrieg?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know…but this is getting very personal and you know what Foxx does when you play her game….she ups hers.”

 

Knots: “And that’s not good for anyone.”

 

Sharper: “Wait…wait a minute. We have something going on backstage.”


Just then, we cut backstage. We open up outside of the office of Mr. D. He’s in the hallway and we see James Evans standing in the hallway with his entourage.

 

James: “What? Surprised to see me.”

 

Mr. D: “James…you’re not under contract!”

 

James: “Oh please. I’m someone that offers you so much more than these derelicts.”

 

Mr. D glances behind him. A couple of guards step forward.

 

James: “Really? You’re going to toss us out.”

 

Mr. D: “Yes…I know you’re not going to be here for a fun time. You’re going to be here to cause problems.”

 

James just chuckles.

 

James: “Fine…then I’ll just see you at Taking Hold of the Flame. Open invite…can’t get rid of me that easy. Best of the Best and now this….I’ll just outduel you, you son of a bitch.”

 

Mr. D just watches as James turns and his entourage walks with him. James pulls his arms away from one of the guards before the guards lead them down the hallway. The crowd boos as Mr. D just shakes his head before turning to one of the officials still with him.

 

Mr. D: “Make sure he’s not back in before then.”

 

The official nods and we then cut back.

 

Sharper: “James Evans around?”

 

Knots: “And clearly he’s got some unfinished business.”

 

Sharper: “And he’s declared for the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. He’s allowed to…What a night.”


The arena lights slowly fade to black, and the sharp opening chords of "This Fire" by Killswitch Engage boom through the speaker system. The skull of the Social Misfits begins to flicker on the jumbotron like a strobe light, and the spotlights do the same, as one ultimately focuses its beam right on the entrance right as the first scream echoes. As the words of the first verse begin to play, Jake Starr slowly emerges from the locker room, carrying his chair in his right hand.

Sharper: “Why is he out here?”

 

Knots: “I don’t know. I don’t care. Maybe he’ll come out and take both Cruze and Helms out and we can crown Keenie Best of the Best!”


After looking over the torn crowd with a callous and cocky smirk on his face, he slowly unfolds the battered piece of steel and sets it down in front of himself, ultimately straddling it and leaning forward. The reaction from the crowd is more negative than it has ever been in his career, and he almost thrives on the negative energy pouring in his direction. As the crowd gets louder, trying to rattle him, and in very few cases, support him, his smile grows more and more, showing a sense of arrogance growing by the moment. He slowly leans back, extending his arms to the side, and making a motion for the crowd to give it to him the best way they can, and the crowd responds by cheering and jeering as loud as they can.

As the chorus ends, Jake springs up and grabs the chair. He begin walking toward the ring, and Jake folds the chair back up.

This is the broken ground
Misery begins to rise.
Turn away from yesterday,
tomorrow's in my eyes.

Nevermore to be held down
by the wings of history.
Nevermore to be cast aside,
this day is mine.

After he reaches ringside, Jake climbs the stairs. Getting on the ring apron, he ascends to the second turnbuckle, and takes in the crowd reactions to each side, smirking again. He then jumps into the ring, grabbing the chair with both hands, and slamming it hard right into the middle of the ring. He then turns to the announce table before walking over to the ropes and stepping through to the floor and drops down to the floor.

 

Knots: “Oh he’s coming over here.”

 

Sharper: “I’m not sure about this.”

 

Starr heads over to the announce table and unfolds his chair. He then puts it right next to Adam Sharper. He sits down and grabs the extra headset and puts it on.

 

Sharper: “Well Jake, why are you joining us out here?”

 

Starr: “What? Can’t I just sit down and relax out here?”

 

Knots: “Uh…no.”

 

Sharper: “You attacked David Helms-“

 

Starr: “Or helped him?”

 

Sharper: “I doubt that Jake.”

 

Starr turns to Sharper and Knots.

 

Starr: “Look…maybe I’m out here for scouting. Wouldn’t mind checking out Cruze before he’s in a wheelchair for the rest of his life and Helms…well, I figured I’d support a friend before he retires too.”

 

Sharper: “And Kelcey?”

 

Starr: “With the stick up her ass…she’d find something to get pissed off about. I look at it this way. Wiseman’s suspended so no one can mistake what I’m doing…they do, I’ve got Chairee here.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but you’re a bit alone right now.”

 

Starr: “Come on Jon. You know why. Xander was going to get suspended because Merrick Wiseman was proven to be a fraud. And instead of taking his medicine like Dr. Douchebag wanted…he took the option he preferred. He had it with the BS and left. One less Hall of Famer.”

 

Sharper: “And you’re not angry?”

 

Starr: “I’m not Kelcey Wallace. I don’t pick fights I can’t win. I don’t bitch about everything except what I deserve. And right now, I deserve a shot at your precious Keenie and I’m sure she’d love to remeet Chairee.”

 

Knots: “Oh yeah, that’s rich.”

 

Sharper: “Calm down Jon…”

 

We then see Mr. D heading down from the back with some of the security team and a few officials. They head down to the ring and Mr. D points to Jake. They walk around. Jake turns and smirks.

 

Starr: “Oh look…I’ve got a welcoming committee.”

 

Starr gets up and tosses off the headset before folding the chair up. Just then, we see Chris Cannon storm out from the back and head down to the ring. Mr. D follows one group on the side. They head over and look at Starr. Mr. D then tells him to come with them. Starr just shrugs and holds up the chair. A few more guards head over from the other side and just then, we see Chris Cannon head around the ring and with the guards focusing on Starr, Cannon bursts through and runs over to Starr. Starr turns to swing, but Cannon grabs him and closes the distance.

 

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Chris Cannon out here!”

 

Knots: “Came behind the security! He’s got Starr!”

 

Sharper: “Starr couldn’t get to him!”

 

The guards pull the chair away and Cannon pulls Starr down. He gets a shot in before guards pull him back. Mr. D snaps at Cannon as he turns and Starr slowly starts to get up. He backs up and laughs as officials and guards keep him back. Mr. D stands between them.

 

Sharper: “Cannon and Starr yelling at each other.”

 

Knots: “Cannon had it with Starr’s comments about Kelcey!”

 

Sharper: “Mr. D in between them. We’re going to try and get this taken care of. When we return, the finals of the Best of the Best Tournament! Shaun Cruze and David Helms will clash! Next!”

 

Starr continues to laugh as Cannon glares at him. The guards keep them apart as the scene fades to black.


COMMERCIAL:


(2) Shaun Cruze vs. (2) David Helms

Best of the Best Tournament Finals

 

The arena's lights cut and the room falls into complete darkness as a buzz spreads through the crowd, the screens suddenly lighting up with one single solitary word...

"BANG!"

As the crowd react, the entire stage lights up with a brilliant white light and the opening riff of an SCW remixed version of "All I Want" by A Day To Remember hits the pa system. The crowd erupt into cheers again as they spot the silhouette of David Helms standing there, his arms held aloft and his hands throwing the Self High Five, all framed by the brilliant white light behind him.

“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 and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as Helms grins at the fans. He glances back as Matty Stone and Scarlett Pearson walk out from the back. Helms smirks before suddenly bolting towards the ring.

 

Reaching the ring, Helms jumps up and slides under the bottom rope feet first before jumping straight back to his feet and climbing straight to the middle rope of the nearest ring post. He throws his hands up into the Self High Five to another cheer before hopping down and walking towards the closest camera on the outside. He throws his hands into the Self High Five to the camera so that his face is framed by the gap in the middle of his hands. Grinnin, he mouths the word "Bang!" into the camera before turning and settling back into the corner to another cheer from the fans as he waits for the start of the match. Matty Stone and Scarlett Pearson go over to his corner.

 

Sharper: “David Helms has managed to power through and remind everyone that he’s going to be leaving on top. He plans to retire later this year when he hits thirty-five. He’s had a rough few months, but he’s got a hell of a moment here.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. Went through Andrew Raynes, Matt Auclair, Jake Starr, Kelcey Wallace and Syren. One more. Still won’t help Regan Street get a World Title shot.

 

Sharper: “Well, I don’t think he’s worried about that. That’s Silas’ issue.”

 

The opening rifts of ‘Awake and Alive’ by Skillet hits over the PA system and Shaun Cruze confidently walks from the back,. He looks left and right and the fans as the crowd cheers him. He simple shakes his head and grins before walking down the ramp way

I'm at war with the world
And they try to pull me into the dark
I struggle to find my faith
As I'm slipping from your arms
It's getting harder to stay awake
And my strength is fading fast
You breathe into me at last

As he reaches the ring he nips up to the apron. He enters the ring and then goes over to the corner. He climbs up to the top rope and looks around, posing. He nods as the crowd cheers him. 

I'm at war with the world
'Cause I ain't never gonna sell my soul
I've already made up my mind
No matter what, I can't be bought or sold
When my faith is getting weak
And I feel like giving in
You breathe into me again

Shaun nips down from his perch before bouncing off the ropes a couple of times, stretching out his neck.

 

 

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze will retire after this match. Win or lose. This is it. He’s got a back injury. Managed to get cleared for this tournament. He’s got surgery scheduled in a few weeks. A hell of a ride, but he’s hoping to end it off well.”

 

Knots: “Everyone has gone after his back though. Everyone. Craig Thomas, Alex Young, CHBK, Ravyn Taylor and even though she was screwed, Kennedy Street!”

 

Sharper: “She wasn’t. Shaun Cruze just stepped up to the challenge.”

 

Cruze looks at Helms. Helms and Cruze walk up to one another as the referee delivers his final words to both. Helms nods. Cruze does too. They shake hands before the bell sounds. They then back up and get their hands up as the crowd cheer.

 

Sharper: “A sign of respect. Here we go.”

 

Knots: “Last time we’ll see this one.”

 

Cruze and Helms circle the ring and then lunge at one another, locking in a collar and elbow tie-up in the middle of the ring. Helms quickly turns and moves into a side headlock. Helms pulls back. Cruze pulls Helms over to the ropes. Cruze fires him off. Helms bounces off the ropes and Cruze steps forward and Helms shoulders him down. Cruze hits the mat. Helms runs into the ropes and bounces off and hops over Cruze. Cruze rolls over and gets up. Helms bounces off the other side. Cruze goes for a clothesline. Helms ducks and bounces off the other side. Helms runs at Cruze and Cruze leapfrogs over Helms. He winces a bit and turns. Helms bounces off and Cruze elbows Helms in the jaw. Helms hits the mat. He rolls over and gets up. Cruze heads over to him and chops Helms in the chest. The crowd woos.

 

Sharper: “Quick feeling out but moving fast.”

 

Knots: “That’s the thing. What do both have left in the tank? This is their sixth match in the last week. Sixth high stakes match.”

 

Cruze kicks Helms in the ribs and whips him into the ropes. Helms bounces off and Cruze elbows him down again. Helms hits the mat. Cruze goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out and Cruze then turns and moves into a side chinlock. Cruze pulls back on Helms’ jaw and head. Helms turns and Cruze moves him to a seated position. Helms slowly reaches out and starts to get up. Cruze holds on and Helms gets up and lifts Cruze up and moves him to the ropes. He bounces off and sends Cruze across. Cruze bounces off the ropes and Helms hip tosses him down. He goes to grab him, but Cruze kicks him off with his legs. Helms rolls off and gets up. Cruze gets up and runs at Helms and knees him in the ribs.

 

Sharper: “Helms trying to turn this around on Cruze, but Cruze I think realizes a need to be more tactically aggressive.”

 

Knots: “He’s trying to make sure Helms can’t go for the back. Helms said he’s going to just wrestle his match, but still, at the end of the day, you can’t leave a target like that ignored.”

 

Cruze knees him again and pulls him in before hitting a snap suplex. Helms grimaces and Cruze forces him back down for a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out. He turns and starts to get up. Cruze gets up and clubs him in the back. He turns him around and wrenches his arm before whipping him into the ropes. Helms bounces off and Cruze scoops him up and powerslams him down before hooking the leg again.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out again. He starts to get up and Cruze grabs him and pulls him up before scoop slamming him down. Helms gets back up and Cruze kicks him in the ribs. He turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and goes for a clothesline, but Helms ducks. Cruze turns around and Helms hits a dropkick. Cruze hits the mat and rolls over to the ropes.

 

Sharper: “Helms with the dropkick. First big knock down for Helms in this one.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but Cruze is getting back up.”

 

Sharper: “Not for long. Here comes Helms!”

 

Helms runs at Cruze as he gets up and nails him with a clothesline. Helms goes up and over too and Cruze falls to the floor as Helms holds onto the top rope. He pulls himself back up onto the apron. Cruze rolls over as the crowd roars. He starts to slowly get up and Helms then looks at him before jumping to the middle rope and hitting a springboard Asai moonsault onto Shaun Cruze. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Springboard Asai Moonsault! Helms takes down Cruze in the entrance way.”

 

Knots: “Cruze looks hurt. Helms may have him here!”

 

Sharper: “Cruze down in the entrance way. We’re going to keep filming. We need to take our final commercial break. When we return, will Helms be the victor?!”

 

Helms starts to get up as Cruze holds his back and we cut to commercial.


COMMERCIAL:


We return to Breakdown to see Cruze getting vertical suplexed in the ring.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Cruze got back in the ring, but Helms quickly to work.”

 

Knots: “And every move is going to drop him on that back…if he’s lucky.”

 

Helms gets up and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hits a running leg drop to the face. He turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cruze kicks out. Cruze turns and Helms grabs Cruze and slowly lifts him up. He then turns and drags him over to the corner and throws Cruze face first into the top turnbuckle. Cruze turns. Helms kicks him in the ribs and chops him in the chest. The crowd woos. Helms chops him again. The crowd woos again. Helms grabs Cruze and whips him across the ring. Cruze winces in the corner. Helms walks over and pulls him out. He hits another vertical suplex. He floats over into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cruze kicks out again. Cruze rolls over and starts to get up. Helms gets up and walks the ring. Cruze turns to him and Helms dropkicks him down.

 

Sharper: “Helms in control firmly here. Dropkick knocks down Cruze. Cruze needs to figure out a way out of this hole.”

 

Knots: “Helms however isn’t going to let him.”

 

Cruze starts to get up and Helms grabs him and lifts him up. He then scoops him up from behind and hits a back suplex. Helms turns and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. He look at Cruze. Cruze winces and Helms dives off and goes for an elbow drop. Helms hits it and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cruze gets his shoulder up. Cruze stirs. Helms looks up and gets up. He walks around the ring. Cruze starts to get up. Helms grabs him and hooks him up and whips him into the ropes. Cruze bounces off and Helms jumps up for a spinning heel kick, but Cruze catches him and plants him with a back suplex like slam. The crowd roars. Helms rolls over. He starts to get up and Cruze grabs him and quickly hits a DDT. Helms rolls through onto his back.

 

Sharper: “Cruze DDTs Helms. Drops him on his head and he may have finally gotten out and has a chance to turn this around in his favour.”

 

Knots: “Cruze didn’t get all of it, but got enough of it. The hilarious thing here is one of these two is going to be regretting something. It’s probably their last big showings!”

 

Helms slowly stirs. Cruze sits up and stretches his back before getting up. Helms rolls over and turns to Cruze and Cruze hits a throat thrust, knocking Helms back. Helms falls to the ropes. He turns around and Cruze lifts him up and hits an inverted atomic drop. He then clotheslines Helms down. Helms slowly gets back up and Cruze clubs him in the back. He then clubs him again before turning him into the ropes. He turns and whips him into the ropes. Helms bounces off and Cruze lifts him onto his shoulders and throws him back with a Samoan drop. Cruze turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out. Cruze gets up. He hits an elbow drop and gets back up. He turns and grabs Helms and slowly lifts him up. Helms nails him in the ribs with a hard right. He then nails him again. Cruze winces. Helms grabs Cruze and whips him across the ring and into the opposite corner. Helms runs after Cruze, but Cruze gets his boot up. Helms staggers back. Cruze pushes himself up to the middle turnbuckle. Helms turns back around and Cruze grabs Helms and takes him down with a tornado DDT. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Cruze off the middle rope. Taking a risk. It pays off.”

 

Knots: “Surprised as many of his other risks haven’t!”

 

Helms ends up on his back. Cruze goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and tries to get some distance. He starts to get up as Cruze gets to his feet. Helms turns to him and Cruze scoops him up and hits a backbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms kicks out again. Cruze looks up and turns. Helms slowly gets up and Cruze kicks him in the ribs. He turns and runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a running knee lift. Helms pops up and spins around. Cruze grabs him by the waist and goes for a German suplex, but Helms blocks it and elbows him in the jaw before hitting a standing switch. Helms then jumps up and hits the Honesty Policy.

 

Sharper: “Cruze snapped back. Landing on his head and neck!”

 

Knots: “Don’t know if that’s much better than going for the back.”

 

Helms turns and goes to the corner. He glances back and then jumps up and hits a split-legged moonsault onto Cruze. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cruze shoots his shoulder up. Helms looks up. He then gets up and grabs Cruze. He slowly lifts him up and forearms him in the jaw and then again and again. He pushes him into the corner. Helms then scoops him up and hooks him up in the Tree of Woe. The crowd cheers as Cruze is hung upside down. Helms jogs around the ring to the opposite corner before turning and running at Cruze. He jumps up for the hesitation dropkick, but Cruze manages to pull himself up. He yells out as Helms lands hard in the bottom of the corner. Cruze gets to the top. Helms rolls out and starts to get up. Cruze then dives off and hits a corkscrew moonsault onto Helms.

 

Sharper: “Cruze off the top!”

 

Knots: “How did he get up there and then pull that off!

 

Sharper: “Cruze digging deep. He turns and goes for the pin!”

 

He turns, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms gets his shoulder up. The crowd sighs. Cruze rolls over and starts to get up. Helms reaches over for the ropes and starts to pull himself up. Cruze then spins him around and pulls him in before hitting the Twist of Fate. Helms rolls to his back. Cruze turns and points his finger up as the crowd cheers. Cruze turns and exits to the apron. Cruze climbs up to the top rope. He looks around before turning to Helms. He then steps up steadies himself and dives off with the Swanton Bomb. The crowd roars, but Helms rolls out of the way. Cruze lands hard and winces in pain. He rolls over, holding his back in immense pain.

 

Sharper: “No one home!”

 

Knots: “And Cruze landed back first.”

 

Cruze starts to get up, but falls to his knees, clearly in pain and Helms gets up, missing that stutter and instead grabbing him and planting him with the New Jersey Neckbreaker.

 

Sharper: “Helms! Cruze is hurt, but Helms dropped him with the neckbreaker!”

 

Knots: “That’s got to do it!”

 

Helms turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd cheers and Helms rolls off of Cruze. Cruze remains down as Helms turns to his side. He takes a few breaths before turning to Cruze. He says something to Cruze. Cruze just nods.

 

Sharper: “David Helms has won the Best of the Best Tournament!”

 

Knots: “Cruze had nothing left. Helms just found some more!”

 

Sharper: “David Helms wins this gruelling sixty-four person tournament. Shaun Cruze, in his last match, put up a fight, but he’ll ride into the sunset. That’s all for us this week. Next week, David Helms gets presented his trophy and we’ll hear from Shaun Cruze. All that and more. Good night everyone!”

 

Helms slowly gets up and has his arm raised. With the crowd cheering and his music playing, Helms goes over to the corner and celebrates. The referee checks on Cruze. Cruze slowly stirs and starts to move as Helms then jumps down and starts to help the official with Cruze. The crowd continues to cheer as confetti falls from the roof of the arena. It drops all around. Helms looks around as Matty Stone and Scarlett Pearson enter the ring and go over to help Cruze too. Cruze just nods and then turns and winces before holding Helms’ arm up. The confetti continues to fall all around as the scene slowly fades to black…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

QUICK RESULTS:

David Helms defeats Syren via pinfall in the Best of the Best Tournament Semi-finals

 

Shaun Cruze defeats Kennedy Street via pinfall in the Best of the Best Tournament Semi-Finals

 

Amy Chastaine defeats Stacy Kissinger via pinfall

 

Brittany Lohan vs. Angelica Waters ends in no contest

 

Rachel Foxx vs. A$AP Scrappy ends in an apparent no contest

 

Donovan Kayl defeats Dylan Howell via pinfall

 

Tommy Valentine & Simon Lyman defeat Harmony Fisher & Katie Steward via pinfall

 

David Helms defeats Shaun Cruze via pinfall to win the Best of the Best Tournament