“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

The opening bars of “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire play as the Breakdown logo flies across the screen.

I'm thinking about the old me
'Cause I've been feeling empty
I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Minerva with Konrad Raab standing tall in the ring. Following this is Cid Turner punching CHBK in the concourse. Katie Steward hitting the Save the Queen on Ace Marshall follows.

I think I lost my memory
I can't remember carefree
And all my days turn into fight or flight

Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Asher Hayes and Cid Turner coming out of their A/C unit.

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back
I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.
David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Asher Hayes holding the SCW World Championship with Cid Turner and Holly Adams stepping behind him follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear
Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear
'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)
Trying to get back to who I used to be
Where is the old me?

Chris Cannon spearing Kennedy Street and Owen Cruze follows before we see a shot of Gavin Taylor on his way to the ring, and then a shot of Regan Street and Datura swinging chairs at one another. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The crowd can be heard booing as we see the ring surrounded by the Under the Big Top netted structure. Holly Adams is at ringside. She looks around, the camera picking her up as she walks around the ring to the announce position. Asher Hayes jogs down from the back.

Sharper: “Welcome to Breakdown here in Hartford and as you can see, Shilo Valiant has decided on his match stipulation for his Adrenaline Championship defense tonight against Holly Adams.”

Knots: “Holly Adams has found out too and she’s not happy!”

Sharper: “The Under the Big Top Match returning and Holly Adams has never seen anything like this.”

Knots: “She was at Apocalypse last year!”

Sharper: “Like she’d pay attention to someone else!”

Holly walks over to the timekeeper and then looks at Jason Phillips.

Holly: “This a joke? What are we doing? Some sort of tumbling act?”

Holly turns and goes over to the announce table.

Holly: “You’re probably sitting there chuckling. Injured ankle and all and I have to go back and pretend this is some grade ten gym class where we have to hope the fat kid doesn’t snap the ropes. Well, I don’t know if you noticed but Shilo’s a hell of a lot bigger than me, and seventeen times uglier!”

Asher walks over and embraces Holly. Holly pulls away.

Holly: “What is this Asher? We are champions! We don’t do this!”

Asher: “I know, but Shilo…he’s a bit…off.”

Holly: “You think! Left out in the sun too long. Figured I could smell him from here. Didn’t he get blown up! Smells like Christinith after a day long spa session!”

“MAKE ME LAUGH!”

The voice echoes as the main riffs of "The Man Who Laughs" by Rob Zombie is heard, a spotlight shining down on the ramp. Aaron Demitra enters the ring as officials take their place at ringside.

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

Phillips: “The opening contest tonight on Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and is an Under the Big Top Match for the SCW Adrenaline Championship-“

Holly then grabs the microphone and turns around.

Holly: “What the hell is this? Are we going to afterwards have a nap and then learn about the greatness of sharing?! I know that some people think we’re clowns, but Asher has more makeup on that I do. And I don’t see Jordan Majors or Datura or Puttyface out here!”

Shilo smirks as he walks over to the ring and pulls himself onto the apron, stepping over the netting to allow someone to enter the ring. He then steps in and walks forward, taking off his mask and holding the title up. Holly turns to the ring.

Holly: “Just because you watched way too much Summer Olympics as a kid, Shilo. It doesn’t mean I’m going to compete in this. I’m the next Adrenaline Champion! Asher…take care of this for me. Take it down!”

Asher turns to Holly and then looks around before we see Adam Allocco walking out from the back, holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship and a bottle of champagne in his hand. He takes a swig as he staggers down to the ring. Bison Jones, nor Anastasia Smirnov of with him. The crowd boos some more.

Holly: “Adam! You too! Come on. This is going to be some quality coaching. There’s an unassailable act of stupidity and injustice in front of me, and we’re going to get this down!”

Holly walks around the ring as he turns to Asher. Asher looks at Holly before glancing at Adam. Adam walks over and extends the bottle of Holly. Holly shakes her head and Adam shrugs and takes another swig. He then turns to the ring. He walks over to it and extends the bottle to Shilo. Shilo smirks. Holly then swats the bottle away.

Adam: “Hey! I’m celebrating! TAG TEAM CHAMPION!”

Holly: “Focus, Adam! Focus!”

Adam starts to glance down, but Holly tilts his head up, pushing up on his chin.

Holly: “We need to get this thing down!”

Shilo walks over and leans on the ropes.

Shilo: “Or you can keep shrieking and I can enjoy my forfeit win!”

Shilo chuckles as Holly looks at the ring. Asher walks over and grabs Holly.

Asher: “You don’t need to worry about him!”

Adam: “Come on Holly! NEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! I’ll even carry you so you don’t have to stand on the leg!”

Holly looks around before clutching her ankle and dropping to the floor. Adam turns and bends over.

Adam: “Oh no! I got you!”

Asher walks over and pushes Adam back.

Asher: “I’ll take care of it. Go back to your little celebration!”

Adam stands up as Holly looks at them both.

Holly: “Hey! Hey!”

Just then, Shilo runs over and hits a baseball slide, knocking Adam into Asher. Asher falls over and down to the rampway as Adam falls to the floor. The crowd roars. Holly looks around and then gets up and Shilo rolls to the floor and grabs Holly and rolls her into the ring. Holly shrieks and falls over and Shilo turns as Holly gets up, seemingly completely fine and runs at the ropes, trying to get out before the officials on the floor, pull up the netting. Shilo however grab Holly gutwrenching her. He then hoists her up and throws her forward, onto her stomach. She rolls over in pain as the crowd roars.

Holly Adams vs. Shilo Valiant

Under the Big Top Match

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Sharper: “And here we go! Under the Big Top! Adrenaline Championship on the line. Holly Adams forced into the netted cage to compete.”

Knots: “And looks like her ankle is fine!”

Adam starts to get up and staggers over, grabbing his bottle and tipping it up to try and drip whatever’s left in. Asher moves away from him and goes to the side.

Asher: “Holly! Stick and move! Stick and move!”

Holly gets up and runs at Shilo again as the bell sounds as Aaron Demitra stands in the ring. The SCW Adrenaline Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner. Shilo grabs Holly and clubs her in the back and then hooks her up and muscles her up again and throws her forward with a powerbomb-esque slam. Holly rolls over, holding her lower back. She starts to get up and Shilo hits a kicks to the ribs. He fires her into the ropes. Holly bounces off and Shilo hits a jumping leg lariat. The crowd ohs and Holly hits the mat. Shilo goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Holly kicks out. She looks out to Asher. Asher looks around and then heads over and grabs Phillips, pulling him off of his chair. Holly gets up and Shilo turns and Shilo knees her in the ribs. He goes to throw her into the netting, but Asher turns and just throws the chair up at the netting. It causes the netting to bend inward and the chair to drop. Shilo just smirks before Holly reaches up and rakes the eyes. The crowd ohs and boos.

Sharper: “Shilo Valiant almost chuckling at Asher Hayes’s actions there, but it was a distraction and Holly got the eyes.”

Knots: “While Adam is making sure to get all of the champagne. Where’s Cid?”

Sharper: “Great question, but let’s focus on the action in the ring. The Under the Big Top. That netting has a lot of spring and we’ve seen Shilo Valiant and others use it to grab effectiveness to have some unique offense!”

Holly kicks Shilo in the ribs and then backs up and kicks him in the knee. Holly then looks around and grabs Shilo and runs him forward into the ropes, shoving him through the ropes and into the netting, right by Adam. Adam sees this and drops the bottle and then runs over and clubs Shilo in the back over and over while he’s in the netting. Holly walks around and then turns back.

Holly: “No! Adam! The bottle! Use it!”

Adam stops and turns and gives a half-drunken thumbs up and staggers over to the bottle. Holly then runs over as Shilo starts to get up and goes to nail him, but Shilo catches her and then hip tosses her into the netting. Adam turns to swing, but stops. Holly turns and holds her head and neck before turning and Shilo grabs her and lifts her up and turns, spinebuster throwing her into the netting. Adam jukes back and falls over as Holly pops forward and into Shilo who catches her and turns and powerbombs her into the ring. The crowd ohs. Holly rolls over. Shilo enters and Asher looks around and grabs his chair again. Shilo goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Holly rolls her shoulder up as Asher throws the chair in, missing Shilo completely and the chair hits the mat and bounces to the corner. Shilo looks over and nods before walking over to chair. Asher looks around.

Sharper: “Asher threw the chair in after a hell of a sprung powerbomb!”

Knots: “And Asher just may have screwed over Holly more! That chair now in the ring! A weapon for Shilo.”

Shilo grabs the chair and looks at it and nods as Asher points to the Adrenaline Championship which still is in the ring. Holly however crawls to the ropes and Shilo turns and walks over and lifts the chair up, but Holly turns and kicks Shilo in the ribs. The crowd boos. Shilo drops the chair. Holly kicks Shilo in the ribs again and then this a kick to the chest. Shilo pops up and Holly staggers to the chair and grabs it. Shilo spins around and Holly turns and swings and nails him in the knees with the steel chair. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Holly using the steel chair. Right to the knees. Shilo down!”

Knots: “That’ll make it even!”

Sharper: “Yeah. Like a half-inebriated Tag Champion and fraudulent World Champion at ringside wouldn’t help there!”

Knots: “Hey! They’re learning. Fighting through adversity! Life coaching and what not!”

Holly then spins around and slams the chair on the back of Shilo. Shilo rolls over in pain. Holly goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Shilo gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Holly rolls off and turns to the official and then turns to Shilo and stomps him in the face and then again and again. Adam staggers forward to the ring. Holly grabs Shilo and pulls him up and clubs him in the back before running into the ropes. She bounces off and hits the Beauty Killer. The crowd ohs. Holly goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Shilo gets his shoulder up. Holly then gets up and grabs him and drags him up and clubs him in the back. She then grabs him by the hair and spins him around and Shilo lets her as Holly turns and goes to throw him over the top rope, but Shilo spins through and goes over the top rope and turns to the netting. Asher jukes back and Shilo bounces off and forward and catches Holly with a forearm shot. Holly staggers back. Shilo then springboards, Asher running over to grab him, but missing through the netting and Shilo hits a diving clothesline on Holly.

Sharper: “Asher tried to stop him, but Shilo springboarding and using the netting to his advantage!”

Knots: “Holly’s not embracing it. Shilo is! And Shilo just took Holly down again!”

Shilo gets up as Holly rolls over. Shilo grabs her from behind, but she elbows him in the ribs and hits a snapmare. Holly then turns and motions to Adam to throw the bottle to her. Adam looks at it and turns back to Holly.

Adam: “Not finished yet!”

Holly turns back and goes for a running boot, but Shilo catches her up and throws her up and over the top rope and into the netting. She bounces off it and rolls over to the apron, annoyed before Holly turns to the ring and Shilo spins into the Cracked Smile. Holly goes down. Shilo reaches through and pulls her through the ropes, hooking both legs.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd roars and Shilo rolls off.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW Adrenaline Champion, Shilo Valiant!”

Sharper: “A wild start to this show as Shilo Valiant hits the Cracked Smile.”

Knots: “Good thing Holly probably knows a guy!”

Sharper: “Not the start that Holly wanted to her night. Not the match she wanted. Nothing about this, and Asher and Adam are now trying to deal with the netting!”

Adam walks over and grabs at the netting, stumbling from his increased intoxication as Asher comes over and Shilo sees this, grabbing his Adrenaline Championship that remained in the ring. He turns back and looks at them as they start to bicker a bit before Shilo then runs over and goes to dive into the netting, but Adam pushes Asher back. Asher falls back as Adam falls over, tripping over the steel steps. Shilo stops himself and the officials move in to pull the netting down. Shilo then exits the ring and gets to the floor, backing up. Asher ignores Shilo turning to the ring and sliding in. Shilo backs up, holding his title as Adam tries to get up, now under some of the netting, falling over again as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up with a shot of a waving American flag in the background.

“WE PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE….”

The flag continues to play as we then see shots of Ricky James, in slow motion, shaking an older man’s hand, and then cutting to a shot of him waving into the distance, before showing the same shot of him shaking the older man’s hand.

“TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…”

The waving American flag is shown again.

“THE SILENT MAJORITY…RETURNS NEXT WEEK!”

We then hear Ricky James and Lucy Huckabee-Sanders in unison: “One Nation under God, with liberty and justice for all!”

The scene fades to black.

We open up to a panning shot of the crowd.

Sharper: “The Silent Majority apparently returning on Breakdown next week. Do they know we’re in Mexico City?”

Knots: “I don’t think so!”

Sharper: “Will Ricky James even show up this time?”

Knots: “Who knows?!”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Jessica Winters is standing by in the ring. Jessica!”

Jessica Winters stands in the middle of the ring.

Jessica: “Ladies and gentlemen, your SCW World Champion…Cid Turner!”

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

Sharper: “Cid Turner still the World Champion, managing to catch Datura as she, in her aggressiveness, came in. An inside cradle got three and continued this reign.”

Knots: “But he did it alone. Just like him coming out here. Asher focused on Holly Adams. And well, that means Cid gets some alone time! And he’s holding the SCW World Championship! The real one!”

Sharper: “That’s a whole second issue; Asher Hayes with his fake title as he tries to claim he’s a co-Champion with Cid.”

Cid takes a moment to let it all soak in before he begins his walk down the ramp. Cid keeps his eye on the ring while continually muttering to himself. Cid reaches the ring. Cid climbs up the steps, slowly walking across the apron to the corner and pulling himself up onto the second rope, standing on the turnbuckle. He takes the belt from off his waist and raises it into the air while looking around the arena. He takes a deep breath as the crowd continues to cheer. The music begins to fade out as Cid climbs down from the ropes and enters the ring before placing it over his shoulder and then walking over to Jessica Winters. Cid looks around as a faint “Cid!” chant begins, while some fans try to yell “Sucks!” when appropriate. Cid turns to Jessica Winters.

Jessica: “Thank you Cid for joining me. You were successful in defeating Datura at Be Careful What You Wish For. Most importantly, you did it alone. I feel I need to say that to you as there’s been some doubt and not from me, or these fans, or even other wrestlers…but seemingly from you that you could beat Datura.”

Cid looks around as the crowd cheers some.

Jessica: “And Cid, you’re out here alone too. Holly Adams taken to the back. Asher Hayes with her. Cid…we’ve not heard a whole lot from you since you became the World Champion. What do you feel about Asher Hayes naming himself co-champion? What about Datura? Take the opportunity.”

Jessica extends the microphone to Cid. Cid turns to her.

Cid: “I’m not going to let you break this up! Asher Hayes should be holding this.”

The crowd boos.

Cid: “He should! It was his moment and we should be Tag Champions, but that’s a whole different thing. I mean, he’s the one that looks like a champion. I…I didn’t come back to become this. I…I’m honoured that people think highly of me. I wake up trying not to swallow my own tongue trying to figure out how I’ve got…well, only ten pounds of extra gold now…but I…I know I showed Chad that I should be here and Datura…she’s great, but she…I just…instinct took over.”

Jessica: “And you defeated a hungry challenger.”

Cid: “I got lucky. Look, I’ll say it. Nothing wrong with that. Just…I’m so happy I still have this. I just…”

Jessica: “Sorry to cut you off, but I need to ask this…you weren’t out here with Holly. I thought you were a unit.”

Cid: “Oh that…I was watching from the back. Yeah…Another option. You know if Shilo tried something. He’s a slithery one. Slithery Shilo!”

Cid winces, realizing how lame his response was. He tries to continue.

Cid: “But yeah…it’s what it is. And as I was saying. So happy to be World Champion. For Asher. For Holly.”

Jessica: “For you?”

Cid: “Yeah, sure. Totally.”

Jessica: “You showed some desperation at Be Careful. At one point, yelling out that you needed it.”

Cid: “Look, is it so bad I want to be there for someone who’s been there for me? Asher Hayes has been in my corner since I returned. He helped me come back to…well…this…and I…to….”

Cid stops.

Cid: “I just want to make sure he can enjoy this. We’re World Champions!”

Cid yells, perhaps the most confident he’s been. The crowd boos.

Jessica: “Many would beg to differ, myself included. You, Cid Turner, are the World Champion. You defeated Datura. And tonight, I can announce who YOU will be defending your World Championship next. In fact, it will take place next week, on this program-“

Cid: “My birthday? I’m defending the title on my birthday.”

Cid looks around.

Cid: “Okay, I can do it. I can do it. Yeah…Who is it?”

Jessica: “Fans, your next challenger…receiving her rematch…to face you next week on Breakdown…Bree Lancaster!”

“Natural” by Imagine Dragons plays as the crowd gives a mixed reaction, with some more boos. Bree Lancaster walks out from the back with Scott Burnside. Cid turns to the entrance and then to Jessica.

Cid: “Puttyface….”

Cid winces again.

Cid: “Look, Bree! I respect what you’ve done. You were a great champion…”

Cid looks around as Bree Lancaster heads to the ring, shaking her head a bit. She gets to the ring and walks up the steel steps. Scott Burnside runs up after her and Bree enters the ring. She steps up.

Knots: “He’s already pissing her off! Using the same insult Holly loves to use against her!”

Sharper: “And Bree Lancaster and Cid Turner will indeed compete next week for the SCW World Championship!”

Knots: “Looks like Bree’s going to say something to Cid though!”

Bree Lancaster walks over to Cid and Cid looks at her.

Cid: “Look, I’m sorry. Being around Holly does things to people. And you know…I’ve see what you did. Been in the ring with you. Sorry about the Tag League. But I wasn’t about to let Asher down and well, that Andrew guy has some anger issues. Have you talked to him about that?”

Bree: “Cid!”

Cid stops as Bree looks right at him and Jessica moves the microphone to her.

Bree: “Stop…just stop. You’re putting your foot in your mouth every second and trust me, it’s not helping you.”

The crowd roars a bit, some boo, some cheer.

Bree: “But one thing that’s definitely not helping matters is that you seem to be bending over backwards for Asher Hayes. I get it. He’s a good friend. I stand for my friends. But my friends also didn’t openly manipulate me. They didn’t just name themselves a champion, even while I held the World Championship and trust me, is there anyone in this building that doesn’t think Sienna Swann wanted to be champion?!”

The crowd roars as Bree looks at the crowd.

Bree: “Asher is not the champion, Cid. You are. And you used to know what that meant. I get that you’re trying to be nice. But you’re slapping everyone in the face who’s ever held that title and Cid, next week, I will be looking to get back that championship. I know you can go. We saw that with Datura, but I know I can hold that title and-“

As Bree is talking, the crowd roars as Asher Hayes runs out from the back holding his fake World Championship. Asher slides in as Cid’s eyes dart. Bree doesn’t notice it as Asher gets up and nails Bree in the back of the head with his fake title. The crowd ohs and boos. Bree hits the mat, holding her head and neck, writhing in pain. Asher then turns and grabs the microphone from Jessica before Jessica backs up.

Asher: “You don’t insult the World Championship like this Bree! Your time is LOOOOOOOONG gone! I already beat you a few weeks ago and Cid’s going to end all hope!”

Asher then stomps Bree a couple of times as Cid looks around and then walks over and stomps her too, more to fit in with Asher. The crowd boos a bit as Bree covers up.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes from behind. I guess he found out this was happening and rushed down!”

Knots: “Just in time to cut Bree off before she went even deeper in on him!”

Sharper: “And now they’re just attacking her. Stomping her, over and over.”

The crowd boos as Asher is far more aggressive than Cid before the crowd cheers and Chris Cannon runs out from the back. The crowd roars as Chris enters the ring. Asher backs up and Cid then steps in front of Asher, brandishing his World Championship.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon coming out to help Bree Lancaster?!”

Knots: “Guess things are patched up. Or maybe it’s mutual enemies!”

Sharper: “Cid Turner now protecting Asher! Look at him!”

He then motions to Asher to leave. Asher does, rolling to the floor, but Cid steps up and Chris C4’s him down. The crowd roars and Cid hits the mat, rolling over, holding his ribs. Chris gets up and turns to Asher as he backs up to the announce tables. He then turns and heads around the ring as Chris turns to Bree and checks on her. He glances back at Asher who pulls Cid to the floor, allowing him fall to the mats with a thud. Asher then starts to pull him up before turning and yelling at Chris Cannon who gets up as Bree moves to the ropes. Scott Burnside helps her up as Bree steps forward. The crowd roars as “Prometheus” plays.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon spearing Cid Turner as he tried to protect Asher Hayes!”

Knots: “He should look out. Too many of those and Bree Lancaster is going to be have an easy target with the Classifier!”

Cid winces, holding his ribs as Asher now moves away from him, grabbing his title and holding both World Championships. Chris just shakes his head as Bree looks at Asher unimpressed before Asher places both on his shoulders and turns back to Cid, starting to help him to the back.

Backstage, Gavin Taylor is seen watching a monitor backstage before turning back to Ava St. Claire.

Gavin: “Well that’s not that bad! I mean I lost to the number one contender!”

Ava: “It’s not a win, though, Gavin.”

Gavin: “But…come on! Title shot!”

Ava: “For someone else!”

Gavin sighs.

Gavin: “I’m still in my rut. Aren’t I?”

Ava nods.

Gavin: “I’m even a rutbreaker. Jordan Majors. MASSIVE rut…and then me…BAM! I….”

Gavin looks around.

Gavin: “We need to find me a rutbreaker!”

Gavin glances around again.

Gavin: “Where the hell is that asshole Sammy?”

Ava: “Gavin. That’s not going to work. You have equity. A brand. You are an All-Star. Remember. Are you really going to accept being out of a rut by facing Sammy Thomas Davies? In 2004-“

Gavin: “That would be even more amazing. As an top tier athlete and then-“

Ava: “Focus!”

Gavin: “I am! I just…”

Gavin sighs.

Ava: “Look. We’ve got everyone trying to come up with ideas. With concepts. Something to help you out.”

Gavin: “Okay…while you do that…I’m…I’m going to figure things out myself!”

Gavin turns and heads off. Ava shakes her head.

Ava: “Oh no…”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns. We see Cid Turner holding his ribs.

Cid: “Jesus. That man has pure steel on his shoulders.”

Asher: “I told you! I’m still pulling out pieces of set shrapnel out of my ass!”

Asher is a few steps ahead of him, with both titles as Holly Adams heads over to them.

Holly: “You have them?”

Asher: “Of course!”

Cid: “Thanks for-“

Holly then grabs the two World Titles. Asher, however, holds onto them. Holly kisses both before then looking at Cid. She grabs the real one and pulls it away from Asher. She then moves it over to Cid and places it over his shoulder.

Holly: “We really need to do something more for you. I mean, you’re a champion Cid!”

Cid: “Wait…you’re not going to…I just may have broken three ribs out there and-“

Asher: “Well it is his birthday.”

Holly: “Oh! I think I can get one of the girls to come out of a cake!”

Cid: “Don’t I have a title defense. I’d rather-“

Holly: “We’ll figure that out too! Now, to planning!”

Holly and Asher head off as Cid winces.

Cid: “I’ll be right there.”

Cid gives a slight thumbs up as he winces and then turns and heads over to the trainer’s room.

Jordan Majors vs. Katie Steward

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho
A little bit psycho
At night she's screamin'
"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Sweet but Psycho:” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length. Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by TJ Johnson, she is the Queen of Queens…Katie! Steward!”

The lights go down and then red lights blink on the stage as “Warrior” by Stitched Up Heart begins to play.

Warrior… Warrior…
I’m… I’m a…
Warrior… Warrior…
I’m… I’m a Warrior!

A spotlight shines on the center of the stage to show Jordan Majors from behind, arms outstretched. She turns around right as the guitar riffs and pumps a fist with a smile across her face. She looks out at the crowd and nods a few times before she begins walking down the ramp.

Jordan keeps her eyes on the ring as she heads down the rampway. She gets to the bottom of the ramp and surveys the crowd once more before running and sliding into the ring. She stays on her stomach. She leans on her elbows and kicks her feet behind her before rolling to her feet.  Jordan runs and jumps up on the nearest corner and puts one arm up as she looks out at the crowd and nods her head.

Phillips: “And her opponent, she is…Jordan! Majors!”

Sharper: “Jordan Majors stepping into the ring against Katie Steward. Jordan picking up the win for her team during the street fight at Be Careful What You Wish For.”

Knots: “Katie will no doubt be trying to stop Jordan’s momentum, while building her own.”

Sharper: “Right you are, partner.”

The ref calls for the bell. Jordan grabs the top rope and stretches a bit as Katie is shown looking unimpressed before stepping out of the corner. They begin to circle one another, before lunging forward. Jordan quickly takes Katie into a side headlock.

Sharper: “The 2019 Star of Tomorrow gaining quick control.”

Katie shoves Jordan forward. Jordan bounces off the ropes, going backwards, as Katie hits a side kick to the middle of Jordan’s back. Jordan lumps forward. Katie grabs her and spins Jordan around, before hitting a European uppercut.

Knots: “The would-be Queen is taking the fight to Jordan, who seems to still be feeling the effects of the street fight.”

Jordan staggers back into the ropes. She stumbles forward and Katie hooks her. Jordan spins out however, grabbing hold of Katie’s wrist, before pulling her into a short arm lariat. Katie hits the mat, only for Jordan to pull her up. Jordan hits a European uppercut of her own.

Sharper: “Jordan turning things around here.”

Jordan grabs Katie and whips her across the ring. Katie bounces off the ropes, as Jordan bends down. Katie hits a kick to the face. Jordan stumbles back once more as Katie charges, leaping into the air, and connecting with a superman punch. Jordan drops.

Knots: “And Katie may have just scrambled Jordan’s brain with that Superman punch.”

Sharper: “I believe she calls it the Golden Punch.”

Knots: “You’re probably correct. Better get it right. We don’t need her screaming as us later.”

Katie covers Jordan.

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Jordan kicks out!

Sharper: “Jordan still in it.”

Katie glares at the referee before pulling Jordan up to her feet. Katie slaps Jordan, before cupping her hands over her mouth.

Knots: “Oh God, she’s going to do it, isn’t she?”

Before Katie can scream, Jordan blasts her with a charging forearm. Katie stumbles back into the ropes. Jordan runs into the opposite ropes. Jordan bounces off and connects with a superkick. Katie drops to the mat.

Knots: “Jordan Majors showing why she deserves to be in any chat involving a championship. She stopped Katie from screaming and destroying everyone’s hearing.”

Jordan gets to her feet as Katie is shown, shaking her head as she slowly pulls herself up from the mat, using the ropes. Jordan stands right behind Katie, as Katie turns around. Jordan leaps up, grabbing Katie and driving her down with the Cash Out! The crowd cheers as Jordan goes for the cover.

Sharper: “And just like that, Jordan hitting the Cash Out. She can hit that move out of nowhere. Is it enough to take Katie down?”

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“Warrior” hits as the ref calls for the bell. The begins to cheer louder as Jordan stands up from the mat. She looks down at Katie who is slowly writhing. Jordan looks out at the crowd.

Phillips: “Here is your winner as a result of a pinfall, Jordan! Majors!”

Jordan is shown smiling, before her eyes look up. Her facial expression shifts, looking focused. The camera pans up and shows a Rise to Greatness graphic. The camera shows Jordan once more, before cutting to the back.

Backstage, Bree Lancaster and Chris Cannon are talking backstage, with Scott Burnside.

Bree: “Just again, thanks.”

Chris: “Don’t worry about it. Mutual enemies, not going to let them do it, when you’re getting your shot.”

Bree: “With how they’re brandishing those titles, it’s a slap in the face to all of us who have held it. It’s a slap in the face for Cid!”

Chris: “I know. At least it’s fun to spear them. That’s been worth it.”

Bree: “Was it? Driving Asher through the set?”

Chris shrugs. Jaina Lancaster then runs over to the trio.

Jaina: “Bree…Chris…Just-“

Bree: “It’s fine. With everything with Sienna…with everything out there…just…”

Jaina: “Whatever. It works for me. Just coming here because I’m hearing D’s making another announcement.”

Bree: “Don’t tell me-“

Jaina: “For tonight, tag match. You two against A/C Unit. Nothing confirmed. Just we’re being told that he’s asked for promo materials to be made.”

Bree turns to Chris.

Bree: “That’s a thing.”

Chris: “It is…but sorry Bree. I can’t.”

Bree: “What do you mean? You were just out there?”

Chris: “Made another promise. To Lucas. I’m going to make sure I have his back tonight.”

Bree: “Against….that….”

Chris: “Yeah….that.”

Bree: “Say no more. Do what you need to do.”

Chris heads off.

Jaina: “I’ll see if I can pass something to D. Maybe get a chance.”

Bree: “Thanks.”

Bree turns to Scott.

Bree: “Guess I’m going to have to get my gear.”

Scott: “Already on it.”

Sharper: “A/C Unit to face Bree Lancaster and well not Chris Cannon now.”

Knots: “For someone who could be left in a lurch, Bree’s rather calm about it!”

Sharper: “That’s one way to look at it, but another…huge tag match to come tonight!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Kat Kelly vs. Christy Matthews

SCW Television Championship

The guitar riffs from the opening of "Goin' Down" by The Pretty Reckless blast through the speakers as the arena's lights dim. As the drums kick in and the song really gets going, the curtains part and Kat Kelly steps out onto the stage with Lexy Chapel by her side, and the crowd begin to boo almost immediately after they appear. Smirking, Kat walks to the top of the ramp and pauses, looking around briefly before simply making her way down the ramp, with Lexy confidently walking alongside her..

Phillips: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the SCW Television Championship…Making her way to the ring, from Chelsea England by way of Thousand Oaks California; she weighed in earlier tonight at one hundred nineteen pounds and is accompanied by Lexy Chapel…  KAT KELLY!!!"

Reaching the bottom of the ramp, Kat hops up onto the apron, resting on one knee as she turns to look out at the crowd. Holding onto the ropes behind her, she looks on with a determined look on her face as the crowd continue to boo. Lexy walks around the outside as Kat climbs into the ring and paces a little before walking to the corner, standing to rest back against the turnbuckles to listen to Lexy’s words of wisdom as she waits for the start of the match.

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”

There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.

“INFAMOUS!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

The cameras show Christy as well as Kat, staring across from the one another. The ref holds the TV Championship high above his head. The title is then handed to the timekeeper.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews looking to continue her reign as TV Champion, a title she won off Adam Allocco a few weeks ago. She is definitely looking to get, and keep, the spotlight on her.”

Knots: “And what about her opponent? Let’s not forget the fact Kat managed to get this match thanks to none other than Lexy Chapel.”

Sharper: “Two opposing forces, fighting for the limelight. The SCW Television Championship up for grabs.”

The ref calls for the bell. Christy steps out of the corner. Kat does too, but only first. Kat charges. Christy goes for a haymaker. Kat dunks under then grabs Christy and rolls her up into a schoolboy.

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Christy kicks out. Christy goes to get up, but Kat pulls her back down into another schoolboy.

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Christy kicks out, once again. She rolls away, and looks up, glaring at Kat.

Sharper: “The challenger earning the ire of the champion in the early goings of this match.”

Knots: “Kat using her quickness to nearly seal the deal twice already. Christy will have to indeed, step it up.”

Christy gets to her feet. Kat charges, only for Christy to land a forearm, stopping the challenger in her tracks. Christy grabs Kat, hooking her and taking her down with a snap suplex. Christy goes for a quick cover of her own.

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Kat kicks out. Christy locks in a side headlock. The ref checks on Kat, as Christy wrenches down a bit more, applying more pressure to the neck.

Sharper: “The champion in firm control now.”

Christy breaks the hold and gets to her feet before stomping on the back of Kat’s neck. Kat rolls around on the mat, before rolling onto her knees. She grabs at her neck and goes to stand up, only for Christy to nail her with a forearm. Christy kicks Kat in the midsection, before hooking her and taking her down with a spinning neckbreaker. Christy goes for another cover.

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Kat kicks out. Christy glares at the referee before going for another cover.

Knots: “Christy didn’t seem to agree with the ref. Why not give it another try, am I right?”

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Kat kicks out once again. Christy grabs Kat by the hair, pulling her head off of the mat, before she hits a huge forearm to the side of the head. Kat’s head bounces off the mat. Christy grabs her once again, delivering another forearm. The ref intervenes, backing Christy away.

Sharper: “The referee had to stop the champion. Christy showing some ruthlessness in her striking.”

Christy is shown being backed away by the ref, only for the champion to sidestep and stomp toward Kat. Christy goes to reach down, but Kat kicks her in the face. Christy stumbles back, as Kat pushes herself up and she charges, tackling Christy to the mat. Both are shown throwing lefts and rights.

Knots: “Can you say…Kat fight?”

Kat gets the upperhand, and pulls Christy up from the mat, before hitting a European uppercut. Christy staggers back, before firing away and connecting her own uppercut. Kat then staggers, before stumbling forward, hitting a forearm. Christy hits her own forearm. Kat hits another. Christy follows up with another forearm as well.

Sharper: “These two are beating the hell out of one another. Each shot is harder than the last.”

Kat blocks a forearm by Christy, then lands a headbutt. Christy staggers once again, leaning into the ropes, before hitting another forearm. Kat spins around and Christy connects with an elbow to the back of the head. Kat drops to one knee. Christy grabs her and hits her with a double knee backbreaker.

Knots: “Christy connecting with the Once Upon a Time!”

Kat rolls over onto her knees and elbows. She is shown grabbing her at her back as Christy is then shown getting to her feet. Christy stumbles over, grabbing Kat. Kat goes for another European uppercut, but Christy blocks it, kicking her in the midsection, hooking Kat and planting her with a DDT.

Sharper: “Christy with the Happily (N)ever After. That has got to be it!”

Christy hooks the leg.

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Phillips: “Here is your winner and still….SCW Television Champion…Christy! Matthews!”

“King of the World” hits as Christy is handed the SCW TV title. The rest of Infamous enter the ring as they all stand tall, celebrating. Lexy is shown helping Kat roll out of the ring, before another shot of Christy with the TV title occurs, and then the cameras cut away.

Backstage, Bree Lancaster can be seen laying out her gear as Scott Burnside checks each to make sure they’re in perfect condition.

???: “Always figured he went over it.”

Bree glances back and smirks. The camera pans back to show Datura standing in the locker room.

Bree: “I was wondering when I’d see you.”

Datura: “Well I debated remaining in the shadows and sighing as Cid Turner managed to catch me…but…”

Bree: “Well I’ll have a chance to get a bit of revenge for you. And to get that title away from them.”

Datura: “Do I detect a hint of doing something for others?”

Bree: “Just can’t stand them doing this co-championship shot. I know I can be a lot, but come on…I at least held it with pride.”

Datura: “And you will again next week. But….what about this week?”

Bree: “You heard it too?”

Datura: “I did. And I heard Chris Cannon is otherwise engaged and you may need a partner?”

Bree: “You offering?”

Datura: “I mean I do want to prove to Cid it was a fluke. Maybe set up something else later…So?”

Bree: “Now I just hope we’re not getting ready for nothing.”

Datura smiles as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with David Helms standing next to Jessica Winters in the SCW interview area.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here with David Helms and David, you faced Owen Cruze in a wild match at Be Careful. Owen walked out the winner. But you aimed to teach him a lesson. I fear that he definitely did not get it. But while that was going on, Minerva has made it clear she has her eyes on you. And she even hinted at that more when she said she would mine Tommy Valentine for information.”

David: “Well with Kandis there, I don’t think that was a euphemism unless Konrad Raab is that much of a pushover. In all seriousness, if this is going where I think it’s going…there’s going to be a lot of regret. And Tommy…I will only say this once…you and I have not been on speaking term, to say the least, for a while, and your standing by Kandis during all of this when Peyton is someone YOU hade a role in training…but you know better than anyone, that if you provide Minerva with any information that makes this more personal, I will make sure that everyone in your group will live to regret it. You saw what I did to Ravyn when she just hinted at it. Don’t test me…”

David pauses.

David: “As for Owen, he’s going to have to live with his own mistakes and he won. He won. I’ve never said a bad thing about his talent. That’s what makes what he did so much more indefensible. He had all of the talent and still needs to go down this attitude-“

???: “LOSER! HEY! LOSER!”

David turns as Jessica looks over. The camera turns as Gavin Taylor can be seen standing off to the side.

Gavin: “Yeah! You! You lost! I lost! SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE! Come on SCW. Hype it up. WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE ALL-STAR OF WRESTLING FACES BIG MATCH DAVE…”

David: “Again with that…”

Gavin: “Gotta hype you up. So you know, when I beat you, I get out of my rut.”

David sighs.

David: “We’re facing each other. Is this a challenge?”

Gavin: “Totally! I mean, it’s time you go in a rut. I mean you’re what….fifty? Na, forty-five? And with your success, come on! You can have the rut while I jump on that rocket to the moon…of course, while winning the Taking Hold of the Flame as my rocket fuel. So what better than you give you my rut and beat last year’s winner before winning this year!”

David just nods, listening to this logic.

David: “Huh…interesting logic.”

Gavin: “See! It’s perfect!”

David: “Well…what happens if I beat you though?”

Gavin: “David…man…always the kidder! I’m going to the boss. This is gonna work!”

Gavin turns and heads off. David then glances back at Jessica.

David: “Looks like I have another challenge. And him too…like Owen, if he just focused on the in-ring…”

David shrugs and heads off.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen before we see a shot of A/C Unit vs. Bree Lancaster & Datura, TONIGHT.

Sharper: “And it’s official…Huge main event added tonight. A/C Unit will team up to face Bree Lancaster and Datura. Oh boy!”

Breakdown opens up in the ring to see Mr. D standing in the middle of the ring, microphone in his hand. “Cult of Personality” playing in the background and starting to soften.

Sharper: “And now welcome back to the ring and the SCW Owner greeting us and we hear he has a big announcement.”

Knots: “Maybe he’s going to announce that he’s burned down the Lizard Kingdom. Take that Giovanni!”

The music fades out as Mr. D looks around.

Mr. D: “Thank you. I am out here because I have an announcement to make and it’s a fun one to say the least. I’m looking forward to this one. And frankly, in some ways, it’s a long time coming, but it’s also on that well earned. Now, to make sense of this, I should highlight something.”

Mr. D pauses and reaches into his blazer pocket, pulling out an envelope.

Mr. D: “Now you’re probably wondering what this is. It’s an envelope, obviously. But inside this envelope, there’s a piece of paper. And well, you see, I figured I’d have some fun at Be Careful What You Wish For. But before I explain that, well, I need to invite one other person to come out here. And that is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

The crowd cheers.

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as  “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe. Deanna walks out with her. The two start to head to the ring.

Sharper: “Selena Frost coming fresh off a victory against Syren in which Syren threw a lot at Selena, but Selena managed to stand tall and Deanna even got a bit involved.”

Knots: “Infamous tossed from ringside. Christy Matthews managed to stay behind and when she got involved, Deanna Frost made sure to make an impact, tackling her down. Syren, I’m not sure saw it, but who cares. Selena lured Syren in and caught her with the Glass Shard!”

Selena Frost reaches the ring. Selena holds Deanna’s arm as she runs up the steel steps and walks along the apron. She steps in and then holds the ropes for Selena. Selena walks up the steps and enters in after. She steps forward as Mr. D shakes both of their hands. Selena then walks over and stands near Mr. D, with Deanna next to her, as Mr. D waits for the music to fade out.

Mr. D: “Thank you Selena, Deanna….and you were aware that I had a little secret plan for your match against Syren. And this envelope in my hand is part of it. You knew there was something on the line, but not quite what. So at this point, allow me to explain. See, in this envelope, I wrote down what I felt Syren and Infamous would do after this match was made. I predicted what they would do. Not because I feel like making fun of them, but because after watching them so long, they have certain quirks. So Selena if you will.”

Mr. D hands Selena the envelope. Selena instead hands it to Deanna. Deanna smiles, ripping the envelope open. She then pulls out the piece of paper inside and unfolds it. She smirks and turns and holds it to show the camera, revealing “Will come with Infamous in full. Won’t change.”

Mr. D: “As you can see I said to Syren a couple of weeks ago she could quickly change everything by coming to the ring and standing on her own. She didn’t. In fact, I knew that the moment I said that, Syren would be defiant. Whether it was her idea, Ravyn’s idea or CHBK’s idea, I don’t care. She came out with Infamous in tow. And I told Selena that I had something in mind if I was right and if she won. That was the surprise. And well, Selena Frost won.”

Mr. D turns to Selena.

Mr. D: “And here’s what you won. At Taking Hold of the Flame, Selena, you will be challenging for the SCW World Championship!”

The crowd roars. Selena looks a bit surprised before smiling.

Sharper: “Whoa! Selena Frost getting her shot!”

Mr. D: “Whether it’s Cid Turner or someone you have a long history with in Bree Lancaster, you’ll finally have your shot. Selena…congratulations. You earned it with the win against Syren. I’ll admit, I may have enjoyed announcing it in this way. Selena…the floor is yours.”

Mr. D then hands the microphone to Selena. The crowd cheers a bit as Mr. D turns and takes the paper and the envelope and then steps through the ropes and then walks down the steel steps and to the floor. He starts to head to the back. Selena turns to the crowd.

Selena: “Well talk about an interesting turn of events. I wonder what Syren is thinking given that in one month, her entire plan has actually led to yours truly getting a title shot. Okay, so competing and beating you damn sure helped. But thanks to you being predictable, we could have a bit of fun. I’ll just add, I didn’t know this is what he had in mind, but trust me, I’m going to happily take it. It’s been four long years since I last received a shot at the World Championship and to get it at Taking Hold of the Flame, potentially getting an opportunity to defend the title at Rise to Greatness if things go my way…I’ll take it. You better believe that.”

Selena looks around as the crowd cheers.

Selena: “And next week, Bree Lancaster will challenge Cid Turner. So I’ll either have Bree Lancaster on one side, someone who I do not have much love lost for. On the other, Cid Turner, a legend who seems to be more concerned about giving his friend what he wants. Both…both are great in this ring. And all I can help but say is that Syren…I know you’re thinking this should have been you. And if you had any respect for anyone but yourself it may have been. But more importantly, I beat you. One of the top stars in the history of this sport. And I will have to go through the best to become World Champion yet again in the most important time of the year.”

Selena looks down and then turns to her wife.

Selena: “After what 2021 has brought…seeing friends…sisters injured, maybe even seeing their careers ended. Seeing people who have zero respect for anyone in this sport seemingly unstopped. To having my wife back at my side…and to cap it off by becoming the SCW World Champion. Bree, Cid…whoever it is…I will be looking forward to this. To win this with Deanna back at my side. Taking Hold of the Flame…I will give you the fight of your lives and I will do whatever I can, just like I did not quite against Syren to give her the satisfaction of winning against me…I will not give you the satisfaction of walking out of Taking Hold of the Flame as World Champion…BELIEVE IT!”

Selena brings the microphone down as the crowd cheers. “Kings and Queens” plays again as Selena looks out at the crowd before turning to Deanna and kissing her. She then embraces her as she turns and hands the microphone to Phillips through the ropes.

Sharper: “Selena Frost getting a shot at the SCW World Championship. After a year where she stood by Regan, helping her achieve her dreams, she turned to focusing on her self, trying to return to her old form. A victory over Syren and she looks strong. Taking Hold of the Flame, she’ll get her opportunity to become World Champion again.”

Knots: “And whether it’s Cid or Bree she faces, that’s going to be fun!”

Selena turns back and has a look of accomplishment on her face as Deanna talks to her.

Backstage, we see Mr. D on the other side of the tunnel with Syren, CHBK and Alexander Crowe confronting him.

Syren: “Really? That’s what you’re going to do. She gets a lucky win over me and now she get a World Title shot. Over that and your stupid prediction?!”

Mr. D: “Oh this?”

Mr. D holds up the paper and envelope and tosses it at her.

Mr. D: “Keep it. That…that was fun. I knew damn well you’d not listen to a word I’d say because damn it, you need to do it your way. She got the World Title shot because she beat you. While you need to do a hell of a lot more to earn that after your forfeited your last World Title shot!”

Syren: “Bullshit! Just more of the same. And you had to do it that way. Announcing it in the ring. You know damn well this is what I wanted.”

Mr. D: “And I enjoyed every minute.”

Syren lets out an annoyed grunt before stopping herself and CHBK steps up.

CHBK: “Having fun.”

Mr. D: “Oh yes. But I’ll make a little deal here. I said no more contracts. No more crap like that. But it doesn’t mean I’m going to stand here and just marginalize Syren when I know damn well her attitude won’t change.”

Syren turns back.

Syren: “So what do you want?”

Mr. D: “Easy. I know what you want. Let’s end this foolishness. You want me to come out to the ring and announce you the number one contender to the World Championship. Well that’s not happening these days. But I’ll do you one better. I’ll personally put the World Championship around your waist if you do this all and win.”

Syren: “Oh yeah…and what’s that…”

Mr. D: “Win Taking Hold of the Flame from number one. Show you’re as good as you claim.”

The crowd roars.

Syren: “You’re kidding me, right? That’s not what I want!”

Mr. D: “That’s the best you’re going to get.”

Mr. D turns and heads off as Syren looks at the paper and envelope that Mr. D threw at her and crumples it up and throws it down.

Sharper: “Syren entering Taking Hold of the Flame at number one?!”

Knots: “And she’s upset there. Didn’t want to take the easy route in the gauntlet. Left before the end. Not happy about running the entire battle royal. She wants to be named it. She wants what Selena just had.”

Sharper: “It’s an obsession. An obsession for her ego.”

CHBK calms Syren down before we cut away.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes across the screen before a still of Lucas Knight vs. Konrad Raab follows.

Sharper: “Well next, Lucas Knight stapled Konrad Raab’s mask to his face at Be Careful What You Wish For. Tonight, Raab and Knight clash in an underground rules match.”

Knots: “Keep the staple guns away from the both!”

Sharper: “They face each other, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Lucas Knight vs. Konrad Raab

Underground Rules

"Cold as Ice" by M.O.P. plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain via crawling with Minerva coming out behind him via a chain holding a lead pipe at her side. Konrad's wearing his leather black zipped GIMP mask along with his black leather overalls with his buttocks showing with black gloves on both of his hands with black wrestling boots.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a twenty minute time limit and is Underground Rules! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Minerva, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced GIMP, Konrad Raab!”

He crawls to the ring with a massive amount of boos as Minerva walks with him.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab making his way to the ring, fresh off a loss at Be Careful What You Wish For, Raab being the one ending up taking the pin for his team in that brutal street fight.”

Knots: “And neither him nor Minerva or even Kandis seemed to be totally affected by the loss. We’ve heard Minerva say it herself, this isn’t about winning.”

Sharper: “Then why the hell are they here, if not to win?! This is professional wrestling! She’s coming out here with a pipe, just reminding everyone of what she did, but she doesn’t want to win?!”

Knots: “As we’ve seen through the years, sometimes people find it more important to send a message rather than win.”

Konrad crawls up the steps and slips under the ring on wanting to fight in the ring. As he's in the ring, Minerva steps to the apron, hanging upside down for Konrad to open the ropes for Minerva to let her in the ring. Konrad stays on all fours with Minerva riding him before pulling out a small whip and smacks Konrad's buttocks. Konrad stands up as Minerva unzips his mouth piece of his mask and they share a kiss before Minerva unhooks the chain off from Konrad. Konrad goes over to the ropes to let Minerva out of the ring, standing at ringside. Konrad goes to sit in the corner of the ring with the crowd booing for him, having a nasty look in his eyes, waiting for the match to start. 

Knots: “To their credit, they’re certainly making statements. Konrad’s a walking fashion statement!”

Out go the lights with a flick of a switch as all eyes focus onto the stage, just then the screen lights up as the opening to “Alpha King” by Rev Theory begins to play over the P.A. system. Then and only then we see a series of words in italic writing phase in and out on the big screen...

.Infamous.

.British.

.Legendary.

Spotlights all start to focus on the stage entrance now changing colours, shades of red, white and blue and during that time a silhouette of a man can be seen walking out onto the stage with a familiar aura of confidence. Just then the final words explode onto the tron causing the crowd to react accordingly as the music hit's into full swing...

.LUCAS KNIGHT.

The crowd's cheers fill the arena as the lights come back on fully to show Lucas Knight standing on the stage looking at the crowd, he wears a black and white military style jacket with the union jack emblazoned on it, his cricket bat resting against his shoulder. He looks out to the crowd with a smirk and nods as the crowd roars once again as Chris Cannon steps out onto the stage behind Knight. Knight smirks once again, looking out at the crowd before twirling the cricket bat and walking down to the ring with a confident swagger in his step, Cannon trailing just behind him.

Phillips: “And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Chris Cannon, from London, England by way of Santa Monica, California, he is ‘The Alpha King’, Lucas Knight!”

Sharper: “Lucas Knight with that cricket bat again, which didn’t see much action in the street fight, but he’s looking to make up for that.”

Knots: “Right, carrying that bat, but also with some extra company. Chris Cannon!”

Sharper: “And with Minerva here, this could blow up any minute. It’s the first time Cannon and Minerva have been at ringside together since all of this madness started.”

Knight slides under the bottom rope and quickly scales one corner and looks out to the crowd with another smirk as he now removes his jacket and hangs it over the steep post. He looks out to the crowd and holds up the cricket bat to a round of cheers. Cannon takes his place at ringside as Knight hops down and waits in the corner. He looks across the way to see Konrad itching to attack, but Minerva keeps him in the corner. Minerva looks to the other side of the ring at Cannon and runs her tongue along her teeth while playfully twirling the pipe in her hand.

Sharper: “Minerva just taunting Cannon.”

The bell sounds and Raab springs up out of the corner, charging at Knight. Knight swings the bat at Raab, but Raab ducks it and runs through, quickly bouncing out of the corner. Knight turns around right into a spear! The crowd boos as the cricket bat skids into the corner and Raab lays in a series of closed fist punches to Knight on the ground.

Sharper: “Raab taking control early on here. I think Lucas thought he’d catch Raab being overeager, but Raab countered, to his credit.”

Knight turns over and crawls to the ropes. Raab stays on him, pushing Knight onto the second rope and grinding his knee into Knight’s neck. Knight struggles to get free as the rope pushes up against his throat. Minerva comes around and taunts him. She teases hitting him with the pipe, but the crowd roars as Cannon turns the corner and stares her down. Minerva smirks and backs away with her hands up.

Sharper: “Raab taking full advantage of the rules, not worrying about that rope break, but look at Minerva! Continuing to taunt Suited and Booted here.”

Raab rips Knight off of the rope and throws him to the mat, Knight coughing harshly on the way down. Raab hangs over the top rope and yells something inaudible towards Cannon, who doesn’t even take his eyes off Minerva. Knight gets up and hooks Raab from behind before throwing him back with a release German suplex! The crowd roars as Raab rolls all the way to the opposite corner before rolling out of the ring, falling to the mats. Raab can be seen lifting the ring skirt as he lays on the floor. Knight pulls himself up and reaches down for the cricket bat at his feet. He pulls it up and looks out into the cheering crowd, holding the bat above his head. He nods and walks across the ring, going through the ropes, and dropping out near Raab. Knight bends down to grab him, but Raab suddenly staples Knight in the forehead with a staple gun! Knight stumbles back and roars in pain, grabbing at his forehead and dropping the bat to the ground.

Sharper: “Oh, and Raab! That staple gun, the same tool he used to staple pictures of Knight’s family on Lucas’ body! Where the hell did he get that?!”

Knots: “It looks like he stored it under the ring. Remember Lucas stapled Konrad's mask too! Some payback here for Konrad!”

Raab drops the staple gun and picks up the cricket bat. He gets up and paces back and forth angrily as Knight leans against the barricade, still nursing his face. As soon as Knight puts his hands down, Raab charges forward and drives the fat end of the bat into Knight’s head! The crowd ohs as Knight falls to the mats, rolling around in pain while holding his head once again. Raab holds the bat in the air and stands over Knight while letting out a disturbing cry.

Sharper: “Raab now, with that cricket bat! Lucas Knight brought that out, but it’s come back to bite him!”

Knots: “And I think Lucas might be cut.”

Sharper: “Raab targeting that same place he cut open Knight at Be Careful What You Wish For by biting him, of all things.”

Raab bends down and sits Knight up, showing his bloody forehead to the camera before going down to bite. Knight roars in pain as Raab bites away, but Knight throws an elbow back and catches Raab low! The crowd roars as Raab doubles over before falling to his knees, right beside the seated Knight.

Sharper: “Raab biting him again!”

Knots: “But Lucas, he went low! All legal!”

Knight looks at Raab beside him and just laughs as blood streams down his face. He throws his elbow up, catching Raab in the side of the head. Raab falls to the ground as Knight pulls himself back up. He bends down to grab Raab, but Minerva suddenly swings a pipe at him. Knight backs up, quickly grabbing his bat on the way. The crowd boos. Cannon again turns the corner and walks behind Knight. Minerva backs up again and twirls the pipe, barking out a few words about Peyton towards Cannon as she backs away.

Sharper: “Minerva again, just taunting these two.”

Knots: “Not committing to fully attacking either of them, though.”

Sharper: “Why is she even here?! She was planning something with Tommy Valentine at Be Careful What You Wish For, but now she’s out here, so what the hell was that? More mind games? More seeking ‘notoriety’?!”

Cannon stays behind Knight as Knight picks Raab up, violently throwing him up against the apron. The crowd ohs as Raab nurses his back. Knight tosses the cricket bat into the ring before drilling Raab with a European uppercut, plowing him into the apron. He picks Raab up and rolls him back into the ring.

Sharper: “Finally back in the ring now, no countounts. Still no attempted falls here, though.”

Knots: “Not surprising, they’re just trying to maim one another!”

Raab rolls to the other side of the ring and starts to pull himself up using the ropes as Knight slides back in. He goes behind Raab and knees him in the back before bending him back and catching him in an inverted headlock. Knight drops Raab down onto his knee for Hail Britannia. The crowd cheers as Raab falls to the mat, Knight not far behind him for the cover.

1!

2!

Raab throws a shoulder up and rolls away from Knight. Without Knight seeing, Minerva slides the pipe in towards Raab. Raab grabs it as Knight brings himself up. He walks over to Raab, who turns on the ground and swings at Knight, catching him in the right ankle! The crowd ohs before booing as Knight immediately buckles and quickly drags himself away from Raab.

Sharper: "Raab with the pipe! Minerva slid it in!" 

Knots: "And Raab might be looking to recreate a familiar scene with that pipe!" 

Raab gets to his feet, still wielding the pipe. He runs after Knight, once again hitting him in the right ankle. Knight falls to the mat and Raab stays on him, grabbing Knight's leg and dropping down, putting on a leglock while using the pipe for extra leverage. Knight immediately reaches out and grabs the ropes, but the referee waves it off.

Sharper: "Knight clutching to that bottom rope, but Konrad doesn't have to break it! Knight might have to tap here!" 

Knots: "Raab, he's using that pipe for some added force, and Lucas' ankle is just digging into it!" 

Knight crawls through the ropes and hangs off the apron, managing to slip his leg free and fall to the outside. Raab rolls the pipe to his side and rolls out of the ring. He stomps at Knight's leg before bending down and picking him up. Raab goes to whip Knight into the steel steps, but Knight counters, throwing Raab into the steps instead! Raab plows into the steps and just hangs over them, clutching his ribs. Knight holds his injured leg out and tries to shake it off. He goes over to Raab with a slight limp and peels Raab off of the steps before hooking him from behind. He hoists Raab up before dropping him on the edge of the apron with a backdrop suplex! The crowd roars as Raab cries out in pain, arching his back while laid out on the apron.

Knots: "Right on the edge of the apron, spine first!" 

Sharper: "Knight with a big move there, fighting through the injured leg!"

Knight slides into the ring and hobbles up. Raab begins to stir on the apron. Knight grabs him, pulls him up, and spins him around before pulling him hard against the ropes, stretching Raab's arms out. Knight holds up his arm to the crowd, who cheers him on. Knight lays in a strong forearm against Raab's chest. He does it again, the crowd starting to count along. Two, three, four, but Knight stops and holds his finger in the air. He leaves a dazed Raab on the apron and goes to grab the cricket bat, holding it up to a roar of the crowd. Knight goes back over to Raab. He grabs the handle and puts the fat end against his forearm, resuming the strikes but with the bat across his arm! Raab cries out in pain with every strike. Five, six, seven, eight, nine, and Knight stops again. He reaches for Raab's mask and zips it shut. The crowd roars and Knight hits Raab with a tenth and final strike!

Sharper: "Knight shutting Raab up!" 

Knots: "Zipping that mask shut, and you can tell by Raab's stifled cries that he's feeling every hit!"

Knight turns Raab around and drives the cricket bat into his gut! Raab doubles over the second rope, just hanging there while nursing his chest. Knight tosses the bat to the side and hooks Raab's head before dragging him back, resting his legs on the second rope. Knight looks out to the roaring crowd and then to Minerva before spitting a few words her way. He then drops back and spikes Raab with Knightfall! He rolls Raab over and drapes his back over him for the cover, reaching back to hook tune far leg.

1!

2!

Raab kicks out just before three! Knight continues to lay back on Raab, blood still streaming down his face.

Sharper: "Knight's really rolling now, taking complete control of this match after it looked like Raab might have had him after the attack with the pipe."

Knots: "We see there, though, Knight's still losing a lot of blood. He's done the damage he's wanted, now he's just trying to put Konrad away while he still can."

Knight gets to his feet, again shaking his leg out. He takes a moment to recover as Raab slowly stirs. As Raab gets up, Knight drills him with a European uppercut. Raab stumbles back, but Knight pulls him back towards himself and hits him with another, this time sending Raab stumbling back into the corner. Knight hobbles towards Raab and lays in a stiff clothesline. Knight plants himself and begins to unleash a flurry of lariats! The crowd roars as Raab's attempts to cover up fail!

Sharper: "That lariat flurry in the corner, unloading on Raab!" 

Knots: "Just wearing his opponent down, but unleashing a lot of frustration at the same time!" 

Sharper: "And if Raab wants to be part of this nonsense, he's getting what he deserves! Knock some sense into him!"

Knight finally relents, even taking a moment to catch his breath after the flurry of offense. He leans over and hoists Raab up to the top rope, seating him on the top turnbuckle. Knight steps out onto the apron and climbs alongside Raab, pushing Raab forward a bit to set up for Pancake Press.

Sharper: "Knight, maybe setting up for Pancake Press, looking for a big move here!"

Knots: "He has to be careful with anything high risk with the damage done to his leg."

Raab throws an elbow back, catching Knight in the gut. Knight shakes it off, but Raab hits him again. Raab turns and grabs Knight by the throat. The crowd buzzes in anticipation as Raab grasps tighter, but Knight fights back with a right hand, loosening Raab’s grip.

Sharper: “Jockeying up there on the top rope.”

Knots: “This won’t end well for one of them, if not both!”

Knight steps to the top rope and again looks for Pancake Press. He grabs Raab, but Raab turns and throws his arm up for a low blow! The crowd ohs before booing. Knight drops one leg to the second rope, but mostly remains on the top rope as he clutches the Knight jewels. Raab remains seated on the top turnbuckle, just taking a moment to recover.

Sharper: “Oh, and a low blow from Raab!”

Knots: “Like when Lucas tagged him earlier, it’s all legal!”

Again, Raab reaches up and grabs Knight by the throat. He pulls Knight towards him and uses all of his strength to turn him and hoist him up. Raab jumps off from the second rope with The Iceinator! The crowd explodes as both men hit the mat, laid out on impact. Boos start to pour in as the dust settles.

Sharper: “Raab, he hit Lucas with The Iceinator!”

Knots: “From up high, too! Pulling out all the stops to defeat Lucas Knight! Both men are down now!”

Raab crawls over to Knight and throws an arm over for the cover.

1!

2!

Knight throws his shoulder up at the last second, leading to a chorus of cheers from the crowd!

Sharper: “And Knight kicked out!”

Raab rolls away and punches the mat in anger. He slowly brings himself up using the ropes and turns to see Knight still on the mat, turning over and beginning to crawl towards the cricket bat. Raab staggers over to Knight and grabs the right leg, quickly applying The Ice Lock! Knight springs up using his hands and tries to pull himself away, but to no avail.

Sharper: “Ice Lock now from Konrad Raab!”

Knots: “On that injured leg, too!”

Knight reaches forward and is able to grab the cricket bat. He manages to twist onto his back and yank Raab towards him. He swings the bat up and nails Raab upside the head! The crowd roars as Raab stumbles back against the ropes, totally dazed and cradling his head.

Sharper: “Oh, but Knight! What a shot with that cricket bat to escape the hold!”

Knight gets up, using the bat as extra support. He tosses the bat to the side and hobbles towards Raab, who’s still dazed on the ropes. Knight grabs him and flips him around before turning around himself. Knight reaches back and hooks Raab’s arms. With a few twists and turns, Knight turns Raab upside down before planting him right on his head with Monarch Rules! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Monarchy Rules! That’s it!”

Knight turns to cover Raab, but stops suddenly. He looks out at Minerva, who looks displeased, but not overtly so. He looks down at Raab and shakes his head, a smirk on his face. He hobbles back to his feet and picks up the cricket bat once again. The crowd roars. 

Knots: “Not going for the cover though!”

Knight extends the bat out and points it at Minerva, who raises her eyebrows. He drops to the mat and takes Raab’s arm and crosses his legs over it. Reaching over with the cricket bat, he applies a crossface with the bat! The crowd roars as he yanks it back!

Sharper: “Crossface now, using the bat!”

Minerva looks like she might enter the ring, but Cannon steps on the apron on the opposite side of her, just staring her down. After a brief moment of struggle, Raab taps out! The crowd roars and the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Lucas Knight!”

Knight keeps the hold on a bit longer as his music hits before he finally releases it. He pushes himself up and the referee grabs his arm, throwing it up in the air as Cannon gets in the ring and stands beside him, looking down at Raab and then at Minerva.

Knots: “And Lucas, he didn’t go for the cover. Making a statement and making Raab tap out, right in front of Minerva!”

Sharper: “Knight not just with the statement, but the win! Minerva and her crowd can say whatever they want, planning in the shadows, but when it comes down to it, people like Lucas Knight can back up their talk, and he picks up a big victory here!”

Knight uses the bat to sweep Raab out of the ring. Raab rolls out and hits the ground, landing at Minerva’s feet. He immediately begins to grovel at her feet as she looks into the ring at both Knight and Cannon. Suited and Booted just shake their heads and exit the ring, Knight with a noticeable limp as he starts his way up the ramp.

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Rise up, ting ting, like glitter and gold
I've got fire in my soul
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter
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Like glitter and gold
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Like glitter

“Glitter & Gold” by Barnes Courtney blares from the loud speakers. The crowd clamor, probably to see what sad shape Adam Allocco is in. And not to disappoint, Adam Allocco stumbles out from behind the curtains. He looks like he’s drenched in sweat. In one hand, he clutches one of the SCW World Tag Team Championship belts and in the other is a bottle of champagne. He struts and almost falls over. Bison steps up besides Adam, his belt strung up over his shoulder.

Sharper: “Look at that. Adam’s been reportedly on a week and a half bender and now he’s being paraded out here. We already saw him earlier half out of it. Wow, what a role model.”

Knots: “He keeps shouting ‘16 years’.”

Sharper: “Yes, yes, the number of years that it took him to finally lay his hands on the Tag Team titles. If you ask anyone, they figured he’s celebrating a World Title win instead.”

Adam pushes himself free of Bison’s assistance, now dancing around the ring. He climbs up the ring steps close. Anastasia has since joined them and she is directing Bison to grab a table from underneath  the ring. Bison does what he is told, sliding the table in and setting it up.

Sharper: “You can smell the rancid stench of Adam. He seems like nail polish remover.”

Knots: “He swears he’s only been on a champagne diet but who knows if he still has control of his motor functions.”

Sharper: “Do we really have to oblige this drunk? In most professions, you’re fired if you show up to work intoxicated.”

Adam gets a microphone tossed to him and he astonishly catches it. He walks up to the table, climbs up on top of it and lies down on his side like a centerfold model. In one hand, he has the mic. His other hand, now free of the title belt that is now laying across his body, reaches into his trunks and pulls out a little tiny black device. Adam starts to speak, voice slurred.

Adam Allocco: “Ladies… LADIES… and gentle--- gentlemen. My super awesome victory the other night has brought a whole new level of prestige to the Tag Team division, a new shine to the SCW WORLD Tag Team titles. To celebrate such a watershed moment, such an important historical event, we toured the country in the most epic, the most magnificent, longest parade ever for a championship team! And since you losers weren’t invited, I got a slideshow to show you all that you chumps missed out on… so you can see how GLORIOUS the SCW WORLD Tag Team Champions, the Golden Boys, are!”

Knots: “The words every adult child fears when his parents arrive home from a long vacation on a cruise ship…”

Sharper: “Are you have Vietnam flashbacks from your personal experiences?”

Knots: “Yes, sorry. Oh boy, this segment’s going to do wonders for our ratings.”

Adam Allocco: “FIRST… We went to TIME FREAKING SQUARE! Look at--- excuse me, got to burp--- look at how sexy title belts look on my graceful hips. Look, even Bison is having a fun time!”

The big screen shows a photograph of Adam, Anastasia, and Bison all in a fairly empty Times Square. They have bottles concealed in brown paper bags, clutching and spilling foam everywhere. Their arms all around each other and a few random women. A homeless man holds up a cardboard sign that says: “Best Tag Team Ever”.

Sharper: “Adam looks already blitzed in that picture.”

Knots: “That’s only Day 1.”

Sharper: “How is he alive?”

Adam Allocco: “NEXT we went to Boston Harbor and had a little bit of a tea party of our own, heh heh.”

The next picture is Adam teabagging Bison when Bison, Anastasia, and a few other random fans were posing with the belts. Adam must have had to climb up on the rail next to the harbor to get up on Bison’s head with his crotch. Bison is heard yelling at Adam about the picture.

Sharper: “Just classy.”

Knots: “If I was Bison, I would have dumped him in the Boston Harbor!”

Adam Allocco: “Next, we met up with a bachelorette party in Niagara Falls and they couldn’t say ‘no’ to the Gold and the D, if you catch my drift. Wink… Wink… Nudge… Nudge… sorry, future Hubby, I tasted your bride first.”

Sharper: “Jesus!”

Knots: “Cut his mic before he ruins anyone else's engagement OR marriage!”

The crew is in the next photo, in amidst of a large group of women with stupid plastic tiaras and pageant banners. Adam’s seen groping the bride. They’re all in front of the majestic Niagara Falls. Bison is seen trying to pull Adam away from the group, almost as if he’s photobombing the group photo.

Adam Allocco: “Then we headed South because our balls started to freeze and I wanted some Cajun cuisine.”

There’s iconic Bourbon Street, this time they’re amidst a large crowd of fans. They’re lifted up onto shoulders. Champagne spilling everywhere. The next slide clicks in quickly, Las Vegas as noted in the lower corner with a lot of skimpy dressed women who are holding up the Tag Team titles. Grand Canyon where a park ranger is seen fishing the Tag Team title out from a dead tree hanging over the canyon. The Golden Gate bridge is shown next but the picture moved at blur to catch the details.

Sharper: “Adam is flying through the slides, realizing that we do have time constraints here..”

Knots: “Guess again! He’s sleeping like a baby!”

Sharper: “What an embarrassment! On live national television!”

The powerpoint ended. Anastasia turns and swipes the microphone. She shoves Adam off the table and he lands in the middle of the ring with a thud. She turns Bison Jones towards her.

Anastasia: “Well, ending early. Adam had to stay true to character. But DARLING, let’s celebrate the right way. Bison! Right here, right now, on this table!”

Sharper & Knots: “WHAT!”

Bison: “There’s kids in the crowd---”

Anastasia cuts off his protest with a deep, passionate kiss. She wraps around him as she kisses him. She lowers the arm and looks into Bison’s eyes. Her hands begin to trail down and she starts working on his belt buckle. Bison tries to fend off the attack.

Knots: “I think Anastasia wants to have a live sex celebration!”

Sharper: “The FCC is going to have a field day! He’s right, there are kids here! Kids watching at home!”

Knots: “Here goes our network deal! Maybe Pornhub can set us up a channel. Don’t we need to have a verified profile? Can someone get on that?”

Bison’s pants drop down to his ankles, revealing his dark boxer briefs underneath. Anastasia strips down, revealing a pair of lacey bra and panties. She takes Bison’s hand and places it on her breast. He seems flustered by the gesture. Bison looks around when suddenly we see Lexy Chapel walking out from the back, microphone in her hand.

Lexy: “You want to celebrate! Time for something WORTHY of a celebrat-“

Ace then cups his hand over Lexy’s mouth. Autumn steps out, looking around, almost unsure of why they’re interrupting. Bison turns his attention to them while Anastasia instead grabs Bison’s right hand and places it behind her, nodding for him to deal with her bra strap. Ace tries to stop Lexy, but Lexy pulls away.

Lexy: “Um! Look you’re the Tag Team Champions, right! Well, that’s why I’m here, representing Lexy’s Angels in LexyCorp. I got Kat Kelly a title shot and well, time to work on the hottest new TAG TEAM in SCW. Lexy Chapel Presents Ace Marshall and Autumn Valentine! TA DA!”

Ace just shrugs as Autumn looks over. Anastasia sighs as Bison turns away and looks at them. Lexy Chapel heads over to the steel steps and then up them. Ace hops onto the apron as Autumn follows Lexy. Lexy steps in and looks at Adam.

Lexy: “Guess with him down, I talk to you-“

Anastasia sighs and grabs the microphone.

Anastasia: “You can talk to me, darling and this can end fast. We don’t need you interrupting our celebration, right Bison.”

Bison’s eyes dash from Anastasia to Lexy and then back.

Lexy: “Ahhhh…the lovebirds are going to get it on. Ace, what do you think about that?”

Ace starts to pick up the champagne that Adam had and lift it up before looking at Lexy. Lexy snaps out of it.

Lexy: “Exactly! Ewww! Nope! Not going to.”

Lexy turns to Autumn. Autumn shrugs.

Lexy: “No…this isn’t last year and Ryan’s not here! Okay!”

The crowd roars as Autumn shrugs.

Anastasia: “You want title match. Great. Blah, blah. Get contract. We’ll do it in future. Not tonight!”

Lexy: “Excellent! Pleasure doing business with you!”

Lexy extends her arm. Bison just shakes her head no as Anastasia looks at her, sternly. Ace motions for her to leave before taking the champagne too. He looks down at Adam and kicks him for good measure before the crowd roars as Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando step out from the back, both in street clothes, and start to head to the ring.

Sharper: “Lexy seems to have a deal with the champions, but Anastasia is focusing on something else!”

Knots: “Yeah and it’s not the Tag Team Championship!”

Sharper: “But someone else has an issue! Lyza Reyes and Devin Brando on their way to the ring!”

Autumn then turns and motions to them as Lexy turns and steps up to the ring.

Lexy: “No! You had your chance. This could’ve been you I would’ve gotten the shot for. But nope! You were meanies! And so- AH!”

Lexy backs up as Reyes and Brando slide into the ring. Adam remains down, now by the ropes as Bison turns and lifts Anastasia up and places her on the apron before he steps through to the floor. Reyes gets up and Valentine forearms her and Ace kicks at Brando. The crowd roars as Valentine gets Reyes back into the corner.

Sharper: “Bison Jones taking Anastasia to safety!”

Knots: “More contact that he’d given her otherwise!”

Sharper: “Doom & Groove and Lexy’s Angels going at it! Trading blows! Nothing solved at BE Careful What You Wish For!”

Ace kicks Brando a couple more times before Brando lifts him up and spears him into the corner. He nails him with a shoulder thrust and then another before Lexy yells at Autumn to save Ace. She turns and runs over and clubs Brando in the back before nailing him a second time. Brando pops up and turns to her. Ace then nails him in the back. Brando staggers forward. Autumn and Ace hammer away on them as Lyza then runs up behind Autumn and grabs her and throws her back with a Quantum Connection. Autumn rolls out of the ring. Ace nails Brando with a couple more shots before backing up. He then turns and runs at Brando. Brando however lifts him up.

Ace: “No! Not the table! Not the table! No!”

Despite Ace’s pleas, Brando turns and drives Ace through the table set up in the middle of the ring with a spinebuster. The crowd cheers. Ace grimaces in pain. Brando gets up as Lyza walks over to him and checks on him and then turns to Lexy who looks stunned, and saddened. Autumn just holds her neck as Bison looks at Anastasia who jumps into his arms. Bison carries her out as Adam remains down in the ring, completely oblivious to anything going on.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall driven through the table again!”

Knots: “Three straight nights! Even he knew it!”

Sharper: “Bison carrying out Anastasia, but I think Lexy’s Angels have another suitor who wants a title shot…Doom & Groove!”

Lyza and Devin back away and Devin turns to Ace and smirks as Adam coughs a bit, rolling over. Lexy and Autumn turn away from Adam as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight talk as Lucas has ice on his leg. There’s a knock at the door. Chris gets up and turns to Lucas. Lucas stands up too. Chris then walks over to the door and opens it. He then motions to Lucas. Lucas sits down as Chris opens the door wider, revealing Mr. D.

Chris: “Sorry…making sure you’re not someone else.”

Mr. D: “I can imagine. Mind if we talk.”

Chris opens the door. Mr. D steps in and looks into the locker room before turning to Lucas who salutes D.

Mr. D: “It’s about contracts – any issue with him here?”

Chris: “Nah. He’s going to find out anyway.”

Lucas: “Cut out the middleman!”

Mr. D: “Well…then…”

Mr. D reaches into his blazer and pulls out two envelopes.

Chris: “Going to make another wager.”

Mr. D: “Not tonight. These are both for you.”

Chris: “You said contracts.”

Mr. D: “You’ve probably noticed a few other announcements. Bree’s title shot. Selena’s.”

Chris: “I have.”

Mr. D: “One of those is for you. After Retribution, the least I think you deserve is a World Championship shot too. And it would be for sometime before Rise to Greatness. I chose to put yours there for a reason.”

Chris: “But…”

Mr. D: “The other is a contract for a match against Minerva.”

Chris nods.

Mr. D: “They’re mutually exclusive. At least now. I can guarantee you one.”

Chris: “You don’t want her anywhere near the World Title. I can respect that.”

Mr. D: “Basically, you decide. Minerva at Rise to Greatness. You have it right there, signed, sealed, delivered. Only thing that would stop it as Taking Hold of the Flame. Or title shot before Rise to Greatness. And Minerva…depends on a lot between now and then.”

Chris: “So all risk, but big rewards….revenge or the World Title. And so what do you want?”

Mr. D: “That’s up to you. I’d like a decision. I’ll give you a week. Let me know which you’d prefer.”

Chris: “Thank you.”

Mr. D: “I figure you’d need to pick a direction at some point. Just trying to help you out with some clarity.”

Mr. D turns and heads off as Chris looks at the two envelopes and turns back to Lucas.

Lucas: “Don’t look at me, mate. This is your call.”

Chris nods as the scene fades to black.

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Backstage, we see Syren sitting in her locker room. The crowd boos seeing her. CHBK walks over to her.

CHBK: “You wanted your moment…it’s not going to be the moment-“

Syren: “I know. I don’t need the same pep talk. Just…Sick of everyone using everything against me.”

CHBK: “Again…D’s hoping you fail. Hoping you’d need all of us, when we could be active.”

Syren: “Had that. The defiance. I’ve been like that for years. And Christy…what were you doing out there?”

Syren glances back as Ravyn turns to Christy. Christy just looks at Syren, holding her TV Title.

Christy: “I ended up back there. No one saw me and I wasn’t going to give up time where I’m out there. Given I wasn’t even booked.”

Ravyn: “Neither was I.”

Christy: “Yeah and when are we going to hear around speech about how people don’t give you the credit you deserve. The difference is they do respect you for that.”

Christy points to Ravyn’s head.

Christy: “Me…I’m the washed-up single mother who got this title…why? Because it would be fun to watch Adam Allocco run through us!”

Ravyn says nothing as Christy turns and heads off.

Christy: “Going to go for a walk.”

Syren: “You know what…I’m going to come to.”

Crowe: “Want me to come?”

Syren: “No…just….[bleep]ing Selena.”

Syren gets up and storms off as we cut away.

Owen Cruze vs. Jessica Lasiewicz

"Unleashed" by Epica begins to play over the PA system. The big screen flashes to life as the phrase “The Archangel” appears on the screen followed by the name "Jessica Lasiewicz.” Jessica Lasiewicz steps out onto the stage. Two huge pyrotechnic shots go off behind her as she raises her arms high into the air. After the pyro is over she begins to make her way down towards the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. Introducing first, from Krakow, Poland but now residing in Boston, Massachusetts, she is “The Archangel” Jessica Lasiewicz!”

Jessica looking determined, her eyes tense as they gaze towards the ring. Jessica steps up on the steel steps and then steps over to the middle of the ring apron where she poses once more for the fans to loud cheers. She then steps through the ropes and steps to the center of the ring as the music dies down.

Sharper: “At Be Careful What You Wish For, Vengeance was forcefully brought to the ring by the Wonderland. They were going to do something. Giovanni Aries had something in mind.”

Knots: “Yeah, and while Owen Cruze was facing David Helms!”

Sharper: “And Owen Cruze with an amazing dive took everyone out at one point. Lasiewicz about to face Cruze. Surprisingly Kim Williams isn’t here at ringside.”

Knots: “Maybe a ruse of some sort? Maybe looking for Giovanni Aries. Kim wanted to face Giovanni a couple of weeks ago. Got a taste at Be Careful!”

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

'Yeah (oh), Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head
I just want relief from my stress
I just want relief from my stress (oh)
Some days, I don't wanna see or
Have a bunch of people to impress
I just want relief from my stress
Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (oh)'

As explosions rock the rampway from the very top, making their way down the side of the ramp, Owen Cruze then steps out onto the rampway, wearing a long trenchcoat, the collar up and his head lowered. Owen lifts his head, a huge grin now on his face and he turns to the nearest camera and screams at it "THIS IS MY WONDERLAND", before beginning his walk to the ring, avoiding any fan reaching out to touch him.

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

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

Sharper: “Owen Cruze enjoying all of this and we know he’s got his eyes set on the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. He’ll be on one of the many in the field.”

Knots: “Yeah. He’s said as much on social media and he wants everyone gunning for him.”

The bell sounds. Owen and Jessica watch one another and then step forward toward the middle of the ring and Jessica drops down and around Owen and hits a double leg takedown from behind. She jumps forward into a side headlock. Owen pushes his head out and then moves into one of his own. Both starts to get up and Jessica pushes her head out. Owen steps forward. He turns back and Jessica hits a drop toe hold. The crowd cheers and Jessica turns and moves to the leg and grabs it. Owen rolls over and then pushes Jessica back. Both get up and Owen grabs Jessica by the arm, but Jessica winces and Owen wrenches the arm. Jessica flips forward and bridges up before twisting under and flipping up to her feet and hitting an arm drag. Owen rolls through. He gets up and Jessica hits the dropkick. Jessica goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Owen kicks.

Sharper: “Two count early as Jessica Lasiewicz gave to compete. Owen Cruze not able to get past her technical skill so far!”

Knots: “Jessica Lasiewicz knows. A win here would be huge. You face one of the most infamous people in SCW right now and win. That’s what it’s all about!”

Owen gets up and Jessica wrenches the arm. Jessica then clubs him in the arm and then kicks him in the ribs. Jessica then runs into the ropes, bouncing off. She goes for a running boot. Owen spins out of the way and around Jessica. He then hits a Greco-Roman takedown. Jessica rolls to her back and away as Owen gets up. Jessica gets up and Owen runs at her and spins around her. He pushes her into the ropes and hits an Okana roll.

1!

2!

Jessica kicks out. Owen steps forward, but remains on his feet. Jessica gets up and Owen jumps up and hits a dropkick. The crowd ohs. Jessica hits the mat, holding her jaw. Owen goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Jessica kicks out. Owen turns and moves into a reverse chinlock. He pulls back as Jessica winces.

Sharper: “Owen surprisingly going with a slower pace here tonight.”

Knots: “Knows he can turn it up I guess.”

Sharper: “Or wants to beat Jessica at her own game. So much of his new attitude is about him doing what he wants.”

Owen starts to pull her up as Jessica winces and looks around. Owen then throws her back with a mat slam. Owen runs into the ropes, bouncing off. Jessica rolls toward him and Owen cartwheels over her. Jessica gets up and Owen hits a European uppercut. Jessica stumbles to the ropes, bouncing off and then stepping up and Owen kicks her in the ribs and spins her out into a neckbreaker. Owen goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Jessica kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up. Owen grabs her and knees her in the ribs. Owen whips Jessica into the corner. Owen runs after and Jessica jumps up and Owen goes a bit low, allowing Jessica to counter with a sunset flip.

1!

2!

Owen kicks out. Both get up and Jessica kicks him in the ribs and then jumps up and hits a scissors kick. The crowd ohs and Jessica falls to the ropes.

Sharper: “Lasiewicz with a quick scissors kick and that stops Owen!”

Knots: “Didn’t even blink to think about it. Just bam and bam and Owen is down!”

Jessica sees Owen getting up and Jessica runs past him and jumps to the middle rope and hits a backflip into a moonsault reverse DDT. The crowd ohs. Jessica hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Owen kicks out. Jessica rolls away. The crowd ohs. Jessica starts to get up and we then see Giovanni Aries walking out from the back and with Cain Adams and Alice Ames. The crowd boos. Jessica looks up and sees them as they walk along the floor and over to the rampway. Giovanni steps up and turns back to Cain and Alice. They nod and steps back. Jessica clubs Owen in the back and then again before glancing back, only to turn to Owen.

Sharper: “And now we have company. Again, Giovanni Aries involved!”

Knots: “He sent Cain and Alice away.”

Sharper: “They aren’t that far away. They’re by the stage. They’re running interference if they need to.”

Giovanni turns away from the ring and turns to the stage. Jessica meanwhile hits a snap suplex on Owen. Jessica turns and grabs Owen and moves him into position. She turns and exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. Jessica looks out and Owen suddenly pops up and runs over and jumps up to the middle turnbuckle and then grabs Jessica and hits a hip toss off the top rope. Jessica crashes to the mat and rolls over.

Sharper: “Oh no! Off the top!”

Owen rolls over as the crowd boos. Giovanni continues to watch the stage before we see Kimberly Williams walk out from the back, brandishing Betty White. She smiles as she looks at the glove and Giovanni watches her too. Kim then looks at the floor, seeing Cain and Alice before waving at them.

Sharper: “Oh God…that damn glove.”

Knots: “She’s not right either and Jessica is down in the ring!”

Kim starts to head over to Giovanni and looks at him before we see a couple of officials walking out from the back. Cain and Alice then head over and climb up onto the stage and quickly start to obstruct. Kim turns, ready to fight them, but Cain and Alice ignore Kim as Giovanni just smiles. Kim watches them as Giovanni then extends his arms. Back in the ring, Jessica starts to get up and Owen runs over and hits a basement dropkick to the knees. Jessica hits hard and starts to get up on her hands and knees. Owen then turns and jumps to the top rope and dives back and hits the Clarity. The crowd ohs. Owen rolls Jessica over for the pin.

1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds.

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

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze wins with the Clarity. Another emphatic victory!”

Knots: “But right now, Kim Williams and Giovanni Aries are in the entrance way!”

Owen Cruze then gets up and has his arm raised as Kim turns and heads towards Giovanni. Giovanni however kicks her in the ribs and grabs her glove, Betty White, by the wrist and unfastens it and pulls it off, throwing it down. Kim then shoves Giovanni back into the apron and then spears him back and again. The crowd roars. Owen turns seeing this and Owen then runs over and hits a running baseball slide to the back of Giovanni Aries. Giovanni falls forward, landing on Kim. He rolls over and looks as Kim winces a bit. Owen then drops down to the floor.

Sharper: “Owen, I don’t know if he helped Giovanni! Giovanni driving Kim down!”

Knots: “He’s going to the floor. Maybe these two working together now. This could be bad for Vengeance!”

Owen then walks over as Giovanni starts to get up and Owen suddenly grabs him and rolls him not the ring. He spins around and grabs Kim and rolls her into the ring. Owen then backs up and turns and storms off, dropping to the floor and heading along the rampway.

Sharper: “Owen just getting them out of the way!”

Giovanni starts to get up and looks at him and just then, Kim runs at Giovanni and tackles him down. Giovanni grabs at Kim as Kim holds Giovanni down and nails him with a couple of shots to the body. Jessica rolls over, wincing and moving to the ropes. Giovanni rolls Kim over and nails her with a couple of hard rights too before stepping up. Kim however starts to bite at Giovanni, trying to go for his hands. Giovanni pulls away and tries to just smack her with open palmed strikes as Kim keeps trying to grab Giovanni and bite. Cain and Alice’s attempt at obstruction finally fails as a couple of officials get control of the situation, pushing them out of the way and getting a few to the ring. The crowd boos as they enter the ring. A couple of agents grab Giovanni and pull him away. Kim pounces up to her feet and a few officials stop her. The crowd boos as they keep trying to get at one another.

Sharper: “Giovanni and Kim trying to get at one another!”

Knots: “Yeah, but Giovanni has a limit. He got rid of that glove fast. I don’t blame him! He may be nuts, but he’s not stupid!”

Sharper: “Kimberly Williams just wants to get her hands on him!”

Knots: “Looks like they’ll both have to wait! But for how long?!”

Jessica starts to get up and heads over to help officials with Kim as Giovanni just cackles. Owen can be seen watching on the floor, as he glances back. He shakes his head and heads to the back, the scene fading to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Owen Cruze stands backstage with Jessica Winters.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and Owen Cruze, I feel we need to get some information from you. You just threw Giovanni Aries back in the ring after striking him. Second straight night you struck him. Intentionally or not-“

Owen: “Oh it was intentional, Jessica.”

Jessica: “Well why? Aren’t you following his ridiculous creed?”

Owen: “There’s a strong difference from buying some of what he’s selling and getting the whole catalogue, Jessica. Giovanni is one hundred percent right about the corruption here in SCW, but I don’t need to start believing Lizards are running the company. I dropped him earlier tonight and threw him in the ring because Giovanni Aries wants to use me for his purposes. Nuh-uh! I’m here for ME! And if Kim and Giovanni want to kill each other. Great. They can do it on THEIR time, not mine.”

Owen turns to the camera.

Owen: “So I gave them some of their own time, sending them in the ring to deal with it. But I’ll say this…Gio…the line has been drawn in the sand. I’ve bought in…but we’re not buddies. That still hasn’t changed. I just happen to agree with a few things.”

Owen turns to Jessica.

Owen: “Not like that’s going to matter. People around here are too quick to judgment so I look forward to seeing everyone trying to stop me at Taking Hold of the Flame thinking I’m part of the f’n Wonderland. I’m part of MY Wonderland! I’ll enjoy making you all fail!”

Owen turns and heads off. Jessica watches him leave before turning to the camera.

Jessica: “Back to ringside.”

Josh Hudson vs. Kandis

“Schism” begins to filter through the sound system and out from the back steps none other than Josh Hudson, wearing a zip up jacket. Pat Evans steps out right behind him. They stop atop the entrance ramp. Hudson looks out into the crowd and shakes his head, before heading down to the ring.

Phillips: “Making his way to the ring, from Morganton, North Carolina, and being accompanied by Pat Evans....Josh Hudson!”

Hudson embraces the positive reaction with outstretched arms as he makes his way down the ramp, his body turned sideways as he faces the crowd . He continues to slowly make his way to the ring, a look of determination on his face as he slides underneath the ropes. He climbs to the top rope and stares out into the crowd, slowly lifting a fist in the air. He then drops down, before turning and sitting against the turnbuckle, waiting for the match to begin. Evans stands ringside, his arms crossed.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson back in action here tonight, after a brief medical hiatus, he was not cleared for Be Careful following an attack by Minerva, Konrad Raab.... and his opponent tonight, Kandis.”

Knots: “He got busy at the pay per view anyway, taking the fight to Tommy Valentine on the outside.”

The opening of "Whore" by In This Moment fills the arena as red and pink lights swirl around...

{I'm the girl you've been thinking about, The one thing you can't live without
I'm the girl you've been waiting for
I'll have you down on your knees, I'll have you begging for more}

Kandis appears on the stage, a sultry smirk on her face as the crowd boos. She turns and shows off her notorious rear end, swaying it back and forth...

{I can be, I can be your eve... ry... thing}

The lights dim as the music seems to pause a moment, then Kandis turns around, arms spread and feet wide apart as vocalist Maria Brink shouts:

{I CAN BE YOUR WHORE!}

Kandis starts down the ramp, Tommy Valentine appearing behind her using one crutch, as the rest of the chorus continues, the sway in her hips ever present as she smirks at all the boos, even blowing sarcastic kisses to the crowd. The piece of chain from the Elimination Chamber hangs clipped around her waist.

Phillips: "From Santa Barbara California, and being accompanied by Tommy Valentine.... she is Kandis!"

{I am the dirt you created
I am your sinner, I am your whore
But let me tell you something, baby
You love me for everything you hate me for}

Kandis goes up the ring steps and enters the ring through the second and top rope slowly, making sure to show off her ass. The heavy music fades out as Kandis goes to her corner. She unclips the chain and hands it to Tommy.

Sharper: “There you see that length of chain, detritus from the Elimination Chamber at Under Attack. Kandis has kept it all this time and it now seems to be her favorite weapon. Pat Evans found out at Be Careful.”

Knots: “I wonder what else those two use that chain for.... wait, on second thought, I don't want to know.”

Sharper: “Also note Tommy Valentine still using that crutch, despite the way he seemed in good enough shape a week ago to fight back with Hudson.”

Knots: “Are you insinuating Tommy is faking needing a crutch?”

Sharper: “I'm not insinuating it, I'm saying it.”

Knots: “Well I’ll insinuate that Kandis seems to just bought into the comments some people say of her with her new music!”

We hear Knots scoff as the bell rings. Kandis wastes no time as she rushes towards Hudson and nails him with a spinning backfist. Hudson steps back a few steps, caught off guard by her quick attack. Kandis follows with a roundhouse kick, but Hudson quickly recovered and grabs her leg, blocking the kick. He then shoves her leg sideways, throwing her off balance. Kandis spins and manages to keep to her feet, but Hudson grabs her from behind and plants her with a release German suplex. Kandis rolls through and gets up, holding the back of her neck. Hudson turns and Kandis fires off a spinning heel kick. Hudson goes down to a knee. Kandis then takes a step back before running and laying her knee into the side of Hudson's head. He crumples to the mat. Kandis makes a cover.

1!

Hudson kicks out.

Sharper: “Kandis hot out of the gate and Hudson keeping up, til Kandis got him down.”

Knots: “Just a one-count though.”

Kandis rolls off and both get to their feet. Hudson grabs Kandis and tries to pull her into a front facelock, but Kandis fights it off. She grabs his arm and sends him into the ropes. On the return Kandis goes for a high knee, but Hudson drops to the mat to evade. Kandis plants her foot then turns. Hudson gets to his feet then immediately kicks Kandis' front foot out from under her. She tries to keep her balance but fails, going down to a knee. Hudson is on her back immediately and works her into a camel clutch. The crowd cheers as we see Tommy leaning on the apron, shouting encouragement.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson is a technical expert, many, many holds in his arsenal. Kandis not well versed in mat wrestling, she's gonna have to watch herself and focus.”

Knots: “Kandis, focus? Are you kidding? She's too bloodthirsty to focus.”

Hudson pulls back harder as Kandis grimaces in pain. She starts to work one leg under her, using her leg strength to push up and get a knee on the mat. She then pushes up some more and Hudson loses his balance, forcing him to release the hold. Hudson steps forward and turns as Kandis gets to her feet, now holding her back. Hudson grabs an arm and sends her into the ropes. On the rebound Hudson goes for a spinning elbow, but Kandis ducks. She bounces off the other side and just as Hudson turns to face her she drops him with a dropkick. Kandis stands over him and hits a Bass Drop, remaining seated for a cover.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out, shoving her off. Kandis gets to her feet and turns as Hudson gets up. Instead of standing straight up though Hudson rushes at her and lifts her up and over with a capture suplex. He turns and makes a cover.

1!

2!

Kandis kicks out.

Sharper: “Hudson with his first cover of the match, getting a two.”

Knots: “That's after attempting a submission Kandis escaped thanks to her strong base.”

Hudson gets up and tries to pull Kandis up, but she shoves him off and gets to her feet on her own. Hudson grabs her and tries to get her into another suplex position, but Kandis manages to break free and instead she lifts him up, into a fireman's carry. She walks around a few steps before dropping him with a Samoan drop. The crowd oohs. Kandis gets up and hits a knee drop. She starts to pull Hudson up, but he grabs her and gets an inside cradle.

1!

2!

Kandis kicks out. Hudson grabs her leg, and gets up keeping his grip. He then applies an ankle lock. Kandis yells.

Sharper: “Another submission!”

Knots: “Hudson knows a lot of them, he's dangerous.”

Kandis kicks the leg Hudson has a hold on, trying to shake him off. He keeps his grip though, and pulls harder. Kandis instead pushes up with her hands, then tucks her head under, using her weight and lower body strength to flip Hudson over as she flips, sending him into and through the ropes. The crowd boos as Hudson hits the mat. Kandis gets up, shaking her ankle out, and slides out. (1)

Sharper: “And now this match is going where Hudson can't have wanted it to go... outside the ring!”

Knots: “Uh oh, watch Kandis!”

Instead of following Hudson, Kandis goes to the corner where Tommy is. (2) He hands her the chain. She wraps it around her fist and arm hurriedly, leaving a piece dangling. (3) Kandis then hurries to where Hudson fell. She finds him on his feet and swings the fortified hand.... only for her movement to be stopped from behind. (4) Her arm is jerked back and she spins, finding Pat Evans holding the end of the chain that was hanging. The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “Evans saving Hudson!”

Knots: “And the match, Kandis could have gotten DQ'd for that!”

Kandis glares, and yanks her arm, trying to get the chain out of Evans' hand. (5) He doesn't let go though, instead he pulls harder. Kandis starts unwinding the chain herself, as the offical starts to warn Evans. (6)

Sharper: “Evans better watch himself if he's trying to avoid a DQ here, he can't touch her!”

Kandis gets the chain off her hand and lets it drop. Evans drops the other end and backs away, dusting his hands off. (7) Kandis glares and turns back to Hudson, who nails her with a forearm, before shoving her back into the ring. Kandis gets to her feet as Hudson also slides back in. As soon as Hudson is to his feet, Kandis runs at him and grabs him, looking for the Starmaker. Hudson though manages to shove her off sideways. Kandis stumbles trying to keep her balance... giving Hudson the opening to pick her up then plant her with Kingdom Come! The crowd roars as he makes the cover.

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings. Hudson gets up as Kandis turns to her side, holding her head.

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

The official raises his arm. Pat Evans enters and raises the other one. We see Tommy Valentine slide in to check on Kandis, helping her sit up.

Sharper: “Kandis going to the outside trying to give Hudson a taste of that chain, but Pat Evans stopped her. If she hadn't tried shenanigans maybe this would have turned out different.”

Knots: “I don't know, everything Kandis threw at Hudson, he had an answer for. Evaded the Starmaker and turned it into Kingdom Come. Reminding everyone exactly how experienced he is and what he is capable of.”

Hudson and Evans exit the ring, arms raised overhead as we cut away.

[OD1]

COMMERCIALS

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays throughout the arena. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Bree Lancaster vs. Cid Turner for the SCW World Championship comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Next week, Breakdown is going to be a hell of a show, live from Mexico City, Mexico! Bree Lancaster will challenge Cid Turner, one on one, for the SCW World Championship!”

Knots: “And we know they’re going to get their hands on each other still to come tonight, but that’s going to be big. Bree Lancaster looking to get her title back and every match Cid has, he’s got to prove he can stand on his own.”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen again before we see a shot of Doom & Groove vs. Lexy’s Angels in a Table Match.

Sharper: “This coming in, after the confrontation earlier tonight-“

Knots: “Confrontation? You mean Ace Marshall being driven through ANOTHER table!”

Sharper: “Well Doom & Groove and Ace Marshall and whomever Lexy Chapel puts with him, I assume Autumn Valentine, they’ll compete, Tables Match! Winners challenge for the SCW World Tag Team Championship at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Knots: “So we may see Ace Marshall go through a table on four straight shows! That alone is worth it! Set it on fire too!”

The Breakdown logo comes up again before we cut to see a shot of Kimberly Williams vs. Giovanni Aries.

Sharper: “Well we may have some fire in this one. Underground Rules. Kimberly Williams faces Giovanni Aries. She’s putting up her completely unsanctioned Lizard Championship on the line.”

Knots:” And they’ll get their hands on one another, but at what cost!”

The Be Careful What You Wish For logo comes up on the screen as the music cuts to Evanescence’s “Better Without You” as we cut to see a still of James Evans heading to the ring.

Sharper: “Meanwhile, at Be Careful What You Wish For, the SCW United States Championship was on the line when James Evans challenged Xander Valentine and it was a fight to say the least but one with a stunning end.”

Knots: “James and Xander were both ready to go to say the least.”

The still switches to show Xander Valentine coming to the ring, holding the SCW United States Championship. The still changes to show Xander Valentine with James Evans on the top rope.

Sharper: “Later in the match, Xander Valentine maneuvered James Evans to the top rope for the Martial Bane.”

Knots: “But James would fight back.”

We see a shot of James choking Xander before showing Xander punching James and then having him set up. A still of Artemis with her hand on Xander’s leg is shown.

Sharper: “But then Xander hesitated, the same move that has put Regan Street on the shelf with a serious neck injury. Artemis however also supporting him.”

The still changes to show James lifting Xander onto his shoulders. We then see a still James throwing Xander to the side before showing Xander down on the floor.

Knots: “But James Evans had no such qualms, lifting Xander up. We saw this a few weeks ago. Xander hesitated. James did not, and the result, a hard landing, and a severe concussion for Xander Valentine that ended the match.”

Sharper: “But James wasn’t done.”

A still of James lifting Xander back up is shown, before officials are shown tending to Xander. James Evans is then shown holding the SCW United States Championship.

Sharper: “Fortunately, officials arriving to prevent any further damage.”

Knots: “Eery to see it. After what he did to Regan, to shown remorse and then James Evans not stopping at all. He wanted to end this in the ring by his hands. He wanted to go more.”

Sharper: “The result though via referee’s stoppage, James Evans winning the title the same way Xander Valentine regained it against Regan Street. And at this time, we show you these comments from James Evans!”

The music ends as we cut backstage to see James Evans leaning against the wall. He sniffs as he looks up, the SCW United States Championship placed on a storage crate across from him. James then turns to the camera.

James: “Looks like I took the Executioner to the limit…”

James smirks briefly.

James: “I got some of my fight. I know you WANTED a fight, Xander. But I brought you that fight and you seemed not willing to go as far as you needed to. Come on Xander! What happened? Did you have mercy? I thought you were not capable of it? The man who went from terrorizing Frozen Hell….to maybe ending the Hellcat’s career….to standing by while a loudmouth jackass was happy to just survive…to not even being able to answer the bell at the end.”

James turns and walks over to the camera, speaking softly into it.

James: “Well Xander, now it’s time for the shoe to be on the other foot. I want a fight still. Be Careful What You Wish For….I wished for a fight and didn’t get it. Got part of one. But I now have that…”

James points to the US Championship.

James: “Don’t even know if you care about it. But I know something you do care about. For years you’ve spoken of nothing but respect. Well, Xander, you had a chance to pull the trigger at Be Careful. And you didn’t. I don’t see it as mercy. I see it as disrespect. Or more accurate…I see it that you’re nothing but a bitch. So Xander…if it helps, I’ll give you a rematch. I’ll give you another shot at the gold. I saw her stop you…Will you let her again? Your call. Maybe leave her backstage. You know why….”

James turns and walks over and grabs the SCW United States Championship. He walks off with it at his side.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Strong words from James Evans. Xander Valentine not here this week thanks to that injury. Possibly next week. We’re not sure.”

Knots: “If he didn’t destroy his TV and start to march for the car…I’m just saying!”

“The Old Me” starts to play as a still of Bree Lancaster & Datura vs. A/C Unit comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “No such TV violence here, but it may be one where someone may regret something. A/C Unit will face Lancaster and Datura, one week before Cid Turner defends the SCW World Championship against Bree Lancaster. That’s next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

A/C Unit vs. Bree Lancaster & Datura

The lights dim as a voice backed by piano music fill the arena.

{That's the price you pay.... Leave behind your heartache, cast away
Just another product of today.... Rather be the hunter than the prey
And you're standing on the edge, face up... 'cause you're a NATURAL}

As the heavy music of Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage, a white robe over her gear and her arms spread wide. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her. The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV Time remaining and is your main event of the evening. First, making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside, Bree Lancaster!”

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp. She stops at the steps and Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. He goes to the apron as Bree walks to the center of the ring, turning as she does. She then walks a circle in the ring showing off, before going to the corner. She removes the robe and hands it off as her music fades.

Sharper: “This will be an interesting match. Not scheduled when we went on the air. But Bree Lancaster gets two cracks at the World Champion. Tonight, this tag challenge and then next week, she will challenge for the SCW World Championship!”

Knots: “Yeah, but given that Cid Turner felt like he was killed by Chris earlier. And Asher Hayes is Asher. Who knows what to expect here?”

The lights cut out as a monotonous drone vibrates throughout the arena. On the screen, scenes of post-apocalyptic landscapes contrasts the darkness is a bright sheen of white. A raspy voice begins:

“The car’s on fire, and there’s no driver at the wheel, and the sewers are all muddied with a thousand lonely suicides, and a dark wind blows. The government is corrupt and we’re on so many drugs with the radio on and the curtains drawn. We’re trapped in the belly of this horrible machine, and the machine is bleeding to death. The sun has fallen down, and the billboards are all leering, and the flags are all dead at the top of their poles."

A chorus of melancholy strings sharply interjects, and a pale spotlight settles at the top of the ramp. There, it falls on Datura. She stops at the top of the ramp and stares out into the darkness of the crowd and sea of cheers that flood her way. 

"It went like this: The buildings tumbled in on themselves. Mothers clutching babies picked through the rubble and pulled out their hair. The skyline was beautiful on fire, all twisted metal stretching upward, everything washed in a thin orange haze

I said ‘Kiss me. You’re beautiful. These are truly the last days. You grabbed my hand and we fell into it like a daydream or a fever.” 

Elizabeth trudges down the ramp, and the dim light follows.

Phillips: “Her partner, from Tampa, Florida, she is Datura!”

She ignores the silhouetted hands that reach in her direction. The strings slow, and she stands upon the apron, blankly staring forward at the ring. After stepping between the ropes, she makes her way to the corner and lowers her hood, allowing her locks to tumble down her shoulders. Her hands clasp the rope on each side of the turnbuckle, and she averts her blank stare to the sky. She then turns to Bree as the two start to talk.

Sharper: “Datura and Bree Lancaster, good friends, dating back to the Trios Tournament last year. And tonight, they team up to face A/C Unit.”

Knots: “Two teams with very different dynamics too. And you have to wonder if Holly Adams will be out here to counter Scott Burnside.”

Sharper: “Let’s hope not.”

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

The lights suddenly go out in the arena. A few seconds of dark silence are followed by the opening synth of "Out in the Cold" by Judas Priest chiming throughout the arena. Some dark blue lights come on near the entrance ramp, lighting up the stage and arena with an eerie bluish hue as dry ice begins to spread across the stage. The lights reveal Holly Adams standing in the center of the stage with one hand on her hip and her other hand doing a pageant wave as the crowd boos.

The guitars kick in and Asher Hayes walks out from the back, a custom version of the SCW World Championship around his waist. He's quickly followed by Cid Turner, who walks out from the back, his ribs taped, with the SCW World Championship around his waist. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as they both make their way towards the ring.

Phillips: “And their opponents, accompanied by Holly Adams, they are the team of the World Champion, Cid Turner, and Asher Hayes, A/C Unit!”

They head to the ring as Asher Hayes starts to shake his head and walks over to the ring, pointing at Jason Phillips. Datura and Bree Lancaster look at one another before turning to A/C Unit. Phillips walks over and hands the microphone to Asher Hayes. Hayes takes it, looking out at the crowd.

Sharper: “Looks like Asher wants to talk now!”

Knots: “We heard enough from Holly earlier. And we did hear from Cid too!”

Asher: “Hold it! Hold it! I don’t think we need to even be out here for this!”

The crowd boos.

Asher: “No! No! Hear me out! I mean nevermind that I already proved that Bree Lancaster shouldn’t be challenging Cid next week for the World Title. I beat her! Right in that ring!”

Bree just smirks as she stands with her hands on her hips.

Knots: “Thanks to Chris Cannon!”

Sharper: “And he’s not the World Champion!”

Asher: “But let’s face it…this is just a sad attempt to hurt Cid here. My friend, Cid. And after EXTENSIVE discussion with my life coach and as the most championly person here, this is a poor decision and well…”

Asher sighs and turns to Cid. Cid looks around, grabbing the bottom rope.

Cid: “I can-“

Asher: “No, Cid. They’re manipulating you into thinking you need to go into that ring. Remember there is one thing that is important…WE remain World Champion. WE remain at the top! And after that travesty earlier, WE need to do what it best for US.”

Cid: “Oh…”

Asher turns to the crowd as Holly smiles too. Datura meanwhile rolls to the floor.

Asher: “So sorry Hartford. You’re not going to get it. Bree…even though you don’t deserve it…you need to wait until next week to lose to Cid Turner, nearly the greatest current World Champion we have and everyone-“

Datura then runs up behind Asher and jumps on his back. Asher yells out as Datura rides him down and into the mats. The crowd roars Datura rolls off as Holly turns and goes to grab at her, but Datura turns and Holly backs up before pointing to
Asher.

Holly: “Punch him! Him!”

Datura then turns and stomps him as the crowd roars and Cid turns to help Datura, but Bree runs over and baseball slides him in the back. He falls. Bree rolls to the floor.

Sharper: “Datura takes down Asher Hayes! Bree Lancaster nails Cid!”

Knots: “Guess you are having a fight now! At least Cid won’t have to worry about Datura!”

Bree turns and grabs Cid and pulls him up. Datura turns and grabs Asher and pulls him up by the hair. Asher yells out as Holly backs up.

Holly: “Hey! Get off his hair and then get me a latte!”

Datura smirks and turns, using Asher’s hair to spin him around and try to throw him into Holly. Holly backs up as Asher goes into the ringpost. Bree grabs Cid and drives him face first into the steel steps. He spins around then and down to the floor. Bree walks around the steps and over to him as Holly quickly scurries over and grabs both World Title belts. She pulls them up and places them on her shoulders as Asher winces. Datura then kicks him in the ribs and hits a leg kick. Asher falls over. Bree continues to follow Cid as Cid gets up and Bree forearms him in the jaw. Cid staggers to the barricade. Bree walks over and grabs him and tries to roll him into the ring, but Cid spins through and stops at the apron. Bree nails him again and again.

Sharper: “Bree trying to get Cid into the ring. But Cid stopping!”

Knots: “Listening to Asher I guess!”

Sharper: “Holly of course with both belts. This match hasn’t started! Not at all!”

Demitra drops to the floor to try and get Cid and Bree into the ring, but Bree tries to pull Cid up, but Cid nails her with a hard right. Bree falls back to the barricade. Cid then stops up and chops her. He then walks away from her a moment as Bree holds her chest and follows after and Cid chops her again. The crowd woos. Back by Datura and Asher, Datura kicks Asher again in the leg and then backs up, but Holly slides the real World Championship belt to her hands and runs over and nails Datura in the back. The crowd boos as Datura goes down. Holly then backs up. She holds both World Championships over her head as the boos continue to rain down on her.

Sharper: “And from behind again, Holly using the World Championship as a weapon!”

Knots: “And the real one. Making sure to hit Datura, who came close, but not enough, at Be Careful ten days ago!”

Datura rolls over, holding her upper back as Asher starts to pull himself up. Cid grabs Bree and goes to run her over to the announce position, but Bree blocks it and Cid tries again. Bree elbows him in the ribs and then again before driving Cid in. Cid pops up and turns, lying on the table. Bree nails him with a couple of hard rights as the crowd roars. Asher then turns to Datura and Holly motions for him to do something and he grabs Datura and lifts her up and rolls her into the ring. Asher rolls in after. He gets up and Demitra rolls into the ring. Bree turns to the crowd and plays to them, getting a roar from the crowd. Demitra gets up and Hayes demands he starts the match. Demitra motions that Datura needs to be up. Asher turns and throws his arms up and Asher turns and stomps Datura in the ack and then again. Bree turns to the ring and goes to step toward the ring, but Cid gets up and dives off and nails Bree in the back of the head with a double axe handle smash. She drops down as the crowd ohs. Cid then falls to the ring as Datura rolls over. Asher grabs her and turns and moves her into the corner.

Sharper: “Hayes now with Datura in a bad way, trying to get this match to start!”

Knots: “Cid again saved him. Bree was going to go in! Cid stopped her!”

Sharper: “Datura in trouble as the match hasn’t started. Demitra not going to start it with Datura clearly not in a position to start the match. Asher now kicking away!”

Knots: “Well if there’s not going to be a match, wear them down. Maybe cause an injury!”

Cid then grabs Bree and looks in the ring. He lifts her up and rolls her into the ring.

Sharper: “Cid’s bringing Bree into the ring!”

Cid slides in after. Asher kicks away on Datura as Datura slinks down to a seated position. Cid then yells out at Asher. Holly just looks in, more concerned. Asher turns back. He then notices Bree in the ring.

Asher: “What are you doing?”

Cid: “You were in the ring!”

Asher: “I was dealing with Datura. You have Bree!”

Cid: “Well together?”

Asher shrugs and nods and then turns and goes over to Bree. Bree starts to get up and Bree nails Cid in the ribs with a shot and then goes to nail Asher, but Asher steps back and Asher stomps her in the back. Scott looks on as Asher stomps away. Cid turns, wincing, holding his ribs before they both stomp away on Bree. The crowd actually starts to boo a bit as Bree drops down to the mat, covering her head.

Sharper: “A/C Unit all over Bree Lancaster now. Lancaster tried to fight!”

Knots: “I’m just stunned. She’s in there, getting dirty. She’d use to run or pick her spots. She’s here to fight!”

Sharper: “We know this Asher Hayes/Cid Turner co-champions thing is really getting under her skin!”

Knots: “She may be regretting not taking a powder and sacrificing Datura then!”

A/C Unit stop their onslaught before they both lift her up. The crowd boos some while some cheer as Asher and Cid then both kick her in the ribs. Both grab her arms and then steps up for the Coolant Killer. The crowd roars as they set up, but then Datura runs up behind them, jumping onto their back and tries to lock in a dragon sleeper. The crowd erupts in cheers as Asher and Cid both stagger back and Bree then staggers, looking up and then lunges, going for the Classifier, but Asher gets free and pushes Cid and Datura in. Bree hits Cid in the side and Cid goes down, yelling as he does. Asher drops down and rolls to the floor.

Sharper: “Classifier! Bree got it!”

Knots: “Did Cid turn or did Asher push him in!?”

Sharper: “Either way, Asher dodged it as Datura and Cid are in a heap!”

Cid rolls over, holding his side in pain as Asher turns and grabs the one of the titles Holly has, holding it up. He turns to Bree.

Asher: “Not going to get it next week! You’re NEVER going to be champion with us on top!”

Asher continues to hold it up as Cid writhes in pain. Asher then heads over and grabs him and pulls him out of the ring. Cid falls to the floor and rolls over in pain. Asher then holds up the title before pointing to Cid a bit. Cid rolls over. Bree and Datura slowly get up, helping each other up. Asher turns to Cid.

Asher: “Don’t worry Cid. We’re going to make sure you and us have a Happy Birthday next week, buddy!

Cid winces.

Cid: “You remembered?”

Asher: “Yeah, man…Thanks for saving me again, man…”

Asher then holds Cid up as Asher motions to Holly. Holly, who has the actual World Championship still, holds it over his head as the crowd looks on. Bree looks at them as Datura just shakes her head.

Sharper: “Datura and Bree Lancaster seem to be more on the same page.”

Knots: “Did Asher say it was Cid’s birthday next week?”

Sharper: “I think so. While he’s thanking him for saving him, while holding his World Title? Either way, next week, on this program, Bree Lancaster challenges Cid Turner for the SCW World Championship, apparently on his birthday!”

Asher continues to back up, holding on title, keeping Cid up. Cid weakly throws his arm up as Holly holds the real World Championship over their heads as Datura and Bree Lancaster look on from the ring and the scene fades to black…

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