“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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MAIN SHOW:

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the Rectifier and Simon Lyman posing with his arms out.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Gavin Taylor hitting the Gavin Taylor lariat on an opponent is next, before we see Cassie Wolfe hitting a Shooting Star Press off the stage onto Lues. Konrad Raab punching Ace Marshall in a steel cage is shown next, before we see Alexis Quinne hitting a standing shooting star press. Lexy Chapel is then shown showing off Syren. Amy Chastaine posing follows.

 

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

 

Shots of Deanna Frost, Kandis, Xander Valentine, and Syren are shown before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena and the cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “We come to you from Montreal as the final stop before Taking Hold of the Flame!”

 

The cameras circle around the ring for a bit longer before cutting to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

 

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and tonight, last stop before Taking Hold of the Flame. You wonder if the chaos will continue.”

 

Knots: “Selena Frost is here. Xander Valentine is here and Selena’s been closing the show every week since he diatribe about the champion main eventing. Will the trend continue?”

 

Sharper: “Not only that, Marie Jones will face Gavin Taylor for a shot at the Adrenaline Championship. Veronica Strader looks for some revenge by facing Amelia Blythe tonight. All this and more!”

 

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

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

And the song continues. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. Gavin hears this and starts to try and calm down the fans.

 

Sharper: “And we’ll kick things off tonight with Gavin Taylor joining us. But his match against Marie Jones, they’re scheduled to face for an Adrenaline Title shot at Taking Hold of the Flame, that’s scheduled for later.”

 

Knots: “Gavin isn’t too happy with the reaction he’s getting.”

 

Sharper: “And this is why. Let’s take a look at last week.”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

The replay begins after the Bree Lancaster/Selena Frost match. Bree staggers up in the ring. The crowd then roars as we see Gavin Taylor sliding into the ring. He gets up, extending his arms. Bree doesn’t see him.

  

Taylor looks around and then points at Bree. Bree turns around, sensing something off and Gavin steps up, seemingly about to go for the Gavin Taylor Lariat, but he’s stopped and pulled to the floor by Marie Jones who had also slipped to ringside. Gavin rolls over and looks up at Marie. Marie just looks at him and then to the ring as Bree Lancaster notices both. Marie and Bree share a glance before they both turn to Gavin.

 

Knots: “Yeah, Gavin Taylor came to the ring and while Selena Frost was being attacked at ringside, Bree Lancaster was in the ring and Gavin seemed to be focused on her!”

 

Sharper: “I’ll be curious to hear what Gavin says. I don’t get it. Bree Lancaster has been open about taking on all comers.”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We return live to see Gavin Taylor in the ring, microphone in his hand. He walks around, trying to get some of the booing to stop. Gavin then steps back, bringing his hand to his head.

 

Gavin: “Oh dear…uh…look, there’s a bit of a misunderstanding here. Don’t worry, Gavin Taylor isn’t getting back to his coffee throwing ways! He’s still a good guy! I promise!”

 

Gavin looks around as the crowd gives a mixed reaction.

 

Gavin: “And well, I think I should explain myself and-“

 

The lights dim, only a few small ones on the stage as the voice of Bree Lancaster whispers:

“I am the light of the truth
The one who sees right through”

A guitar riff plays as the small lights dance around the stage, then suddenly stop, as one large beam shines down onto the figure of Bree herself.

“Spotlight”

The smaller lights begin again swirling as the music of “Spotlight” by Fozzy kicks in and Bree makes her way down the ramp. Gavin looks at the ramp as Bree Lancaster reaches the ring. She walks up the steel steps, Adrenaline Championship around her waist. She then enters the ring and glares at Gavin Taylor before heading across the ring. She then asks a microphone from ring announcer Jason Phillips. Phillips hands her one and Bree turns back to Gavin.

 

Gavin: “Bree! Great to see you-“

 

Bree: “Gavin. I’ve just had to deal with one pain in my ass. I don’t need to add more of them. I really want to know what this misunderstanding is because the way it looks from me is that if Marie Jones wasn’t there, I was going to eat a Gavin Taylor Lariat and I really don’t care to do so!”

 

Gavin puts his hands up.

 

Gavin: “Okay, okay…I know. Simon Lyman’s become an asshole. I’m not looking to do that. I have no desire to rifle through your personal items or even know where you live.”

 

Bree looks at Gavin unimpressed.

 

Gavin: “But this is ALL a misunderstanding. Gavin Taylor doesn’t need to jump from behind. He is someone who is coming off a big win. He’s looking to get back and well, you know as well as I do, the Taking Hold of the Flame, shots at Selena Frost, someone else who is an asshole, amirite?”

 

The crowd roars as Gavin plays to the crowd. He the nods.

 

Gavin: “They get it! You should-“

 

Bree: “She is, but that’s not the point.”

 

Gavin: “Well, but it is, Bree! Because see, I was aiming at her!”

 

Gavin proudly states as Bree looks down, shaking her head. The crowd cheers a bit.

 

Bree: “You were aiming for Selena…”

 

Gavin: “Yeah. Who wouldn’t!”

 

Bree: “Can I have someone put up the video again?”

 

Bree turns to the stage. There’s a pause and finally, the replay that played during Gavin’s entrance replays.

 

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

The replay begins after the Bree Lancaster/Selena Frost match. Bree staggers up in the ring. The crowd then roars as we see Gavin Taylor sliding into the ring. He gets up, extending his arms. Bree doesn’t see him. Taylor looks around and then points at Bree. Bree turns around, sensing something off and Gavin steps up.

 

Bree: “Freeze it there.”

 

The replay stops. Bree turns to Gavin.

 

Bree: “Where the hell is Selena?”

 

Bree looks at Gavin. Gavin turns his head. He then starts to slowly point at the screen.

 

Bree: “She was on the floor. I know because I happened to notice it.”

 

Gavin: “I was going to dive over the top rope. Take out Scott too! Her and I have some history!”

 

Bree looks down and shakes her head. Gavin smirks as the crowd roars.

 

Bree: “Cut the crap. I have made one thing clear since I won this title. I settle things in the ring. You wanted a shot, you just had to ask. But I thank Marie Jones from stopping you from making as much of a fool of yourself as you are now.”

 

Gavin: “I’m serious! I was going to go over the top, land on Scott, take out Selena, and celebrate my achievements! I was coming off of my return to Australia. I feel great! I could have-“

 

Bree: “Well then Gavin…remove all doubt. You can win tonight and you have a shot against me anyways. But Gavin…I don’t have it in me to see the best in you after dealing with Simon. I’ll be cheering for Marie. And I’ll be watching tonight.”

 

The crowd roars as Bree turns and exits the ring. “Spotlight” plays as Gavin Taylor shrugs and turns before giving an “oops” pose, playing to the crowd.

 

Knots: “Gavin Taylor is the All-Star and an amazing athlete-“

 

Sharper: “He was in the ring, and focused on Bree Lancaster. He may have realized he’s made a mistake, but then acknowledge it and apologize-“

 

Knots: “Apologize! This is wrestling. You solve problems by bludgeoning each other!”

 

Sharper: “And Gavin Taylor, if he wants an Adrenaline Title shot and that’s what this was all about, then he can beat Marie tonight and he’ll have it.”

 

Knots: “Not a bad plan for him!”

 

Gavin Taylor remains in the ring as Bree heads to the back.

 

The scene cuts backstage to see Polly Pingotti sitting on one of the storage crates, leaning forward.

 

Polly: “It’s been no secret that the last year has been a challenge for me. Sometimes fighting against others forcing me into a place…other times fighting myself. But for once, I now see clearly and know clearly what I can do.”

 

Polly looks up.

 

Polly: “I saw you squirming Selena last week. I know so many of us back here want to see you fail at Taking Hold of the Flame. Some of us also want to face you at Rise to Greatness. I just want to burst through that glass ceiling and I can feel it. It’s so close. SO close. And Taking Hold of the Flame, I am going to finally do just that. And while people may talk of the favourites – Kandis, Scott, Syren – they should be talking about people like me…on the cusp of being where we want to be. And at Taking Hold of the Flame, I will take that opportunity!”

 

Polly looks at the camera as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Waylon Creek vs. Aisling

SCW Television Championship

 

The sound and image of a babbling brook overtake the PA and screen. Shortly after, a man dressed in a suit flickers onto the screen, standing in the middle of the creek, facing away from the camera. “Mountain Banjo” by Rhiannon Giddens comes over the system, and from hehind curtain emerges a muscular figure in a skull mask, adorned by torn up flannels, being led by a black lab on a leash. The dog leads the way as Waylon Creek follows close behind, looking around the arena.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship. First, on his way to the ring, the challenger, from Wailing Creek, Idaho, he is Waylon Creek!”

 

He hands the dog off to a stage hand when he gets to the ring and appears to say something to the dog. The dog sits calmly as Creek enters the ring up the steps. He calmly goes to his corner without any posing.

 

Sharper: “Waylon Creek has quickly made waves in his time in SCW. Only been here just over a month.”

 

Knots: “And he’s hoping to walk out with some gold. He’s undefeated. He’s been violent. He’s threatened CHBK and Chris Lawler…”

 

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling. “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched begins to play and Aisling steps out onto the stage from the backstage area, wearing a playful hot pink skirt with a matching hot pink tank top. The SCW Television Championship is over her shoulder.

 

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Panguitch, Utah, she is the SCW Television Champion, Aisling!”

 

She immediately waves at the crowd and does blow a few kisses, as the fans do start to cheer. Aisling genuinely smiles before she starts to slowly come down the ramp, stopping along the way to deliver a few kisses on a few guys' cheeks who look to be around her age. Each of them appreciate her gesture and cheer her on even louder. Aisling nods before she goes and slides into the ring under the bottom rope. She lays on the mat for a few seconds before she stands up and raises her arms into the air. She then hands off the title to the official who raises it over his head. The SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen. The crowd continues to cheer her as "C'est La Vie" begins to fade out. Aisling looks excited, ready, and raring to go.

 

Sharper: “Aisling, the defending champion, looks ready to go. And she’s not showing any fear at the moment.”

 

Knots: “SCW is really starting to draw some odd people.”

 

Sharper: “But they are gifted in the ring. And Aislnig hoping she can out-agile the blunt force of Creek to keep her title run going.”

 

Aisling looks at Waylon as the bell sounds. Waylon steps out and brings his hand up. Aisling watches him as Waylon steps forward and goes for a hard right, but Aisling backs up and drops down to the floor. Waylon kicks at the ropes and walks around the ring. (1) Aisling watches him and then slides in. Waylon runs at her and Aisling rolls out of the ring again. (2) Waylon gets up and calms down before backing up and Aisling slides in. Waylon then suddenly turns, almost turning it back on and rushing Aisling. Aisling ducks and spins around as Waylon stops himself at the corner. He turns and Aisling forearms him in the jaw over and over and over again.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Aisling backs up and Waylon staggers out from the corner and swings violently. Aisling jukes back and Waylon swings again. Aisling ducks and then drops down and hits a drop toe hold. Waylon hits the mat. He starts to get up and Aisling hits a dropkick. Waylon hits the mat.

 

Sharper: “And Aisling using her speed right now. A hard dropkick and Creek back down.”

 

Knots: “And this is just different from Creek. Going right for Aisling. Almost wanting to cut off any distance.”

 

Sharper: “Strategy maybe?”

 

Creek rolls over and gets up and Aisling hits another dropkick. Creek falls through to the apron. Aisling looks at him and runs across the ring. She bounces off and just throws herself at Creek. Creek flies off and into the barricade. He rolls over as Aisling looks almost surprised. (1) Aisling then drops down to the mat and rolls to the floor. (1) She turns and grabs Creek. Creek shoves her back. (2) Aisling steadies herself and kicks him in the ribs. She nails him with a hard right before grabbing him. (3) She goes to take him over to the steel steps but Creek shoves her back. Aisling goes hard shoulder first into the steel steps. (4) We then see Chris Dumont watching from the floor by the stage. Aisling rolls over and leans on the steel steps. Creek then walks over and lifts her boot and stomps Aisling in the back of the head, sandwiching her head into the steel steps. The crowd ohs. (5)

 

Sharper: “Good lord. That stomp. Right into the steel steps.”

 

Knots: “Reverberating in more ways than one.”

 

Sharper: “And Dumont, who has been helping Aisling as of late, watching, with great concern.”

 

Knots: “Don’t add another fight, Chris!”

 

Aisling holds her head in pain. (6) Creek grabs her and lifts her up before rolling her into the ring. Creek slides in after. Aisling starts to get up and Creek plants her with a hard right. Aisling goes down. Creek then jumps up and hits an elbow drop. The crowd ohs. He goes for the lateral press.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Aisling kicks out. Creek then starts to choke Aisling.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Dumont steps a few strides closer as Creek lets go. Aisling rolls over and Creek grabs her by the head and drags her up and runs her face first into the nearby corner. She turns around and Creek knees her in the ribs before pulling her out and hitting a vertical suplex. Creek slowly rolls over and gets up as Aisling rolls over and Creek runs into the ropes, bouncing off and driving a double axe handle smash into the chest of Aisling. Creek then turns and moves to the corner and pulls himself up to the middle turnbuckle. He looks around and dives off with a second rope knee drop, but Aisling rolls out of the way. The crowd cheers a bit. Creek rolls over, wincing. He gets up and Aisling hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Waylon Creek kicks out.

 

Sharper: “Aisling getting a big move off. That hurricanrana driving Waylon Creek into the mat.”

 

Knots: “Only gets two, but it also stops the onslaught.”

 

Aisling gets up and Creek stirs and turns to her and Aisling hits a leg sweep. She then jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a corkscrew moonsault onto Creek. She turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Creek kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up and Aisling gets up and runs at him and hits a running spinning heel kick. Creek falls back to the ropes. He leans on the middle rope and Aisling jumps to the middle rope adjacent to Creek and jumps up and hits a splash on his back. Creek goes down. Dumont cheers as Aisling hooks Creek’s leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Creek calmly grabs the bottom rope. Aisling rolls off and Creek rolls to the apron. Aisling then runs at him and Creek headbutts her. She staggers back and Creek steps into the ring before grabbing her and hoisting her up into a pumphandle flatliner into the top rope.

 

Sharper: “All the agility the world can’t stop a headbutt and that vicious hot shot.”

 

Knots: “Aisling was putting something together and Creek used the ropes to his advantage.”

 

Creek hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Aisling kicks out. She turns and Creek looks back. He drags her up and hooks her up for a back suplex. Aisling however twists and Creek falls back to the ropes. Aisling uses them to hooks her legs around the head of Creek and then grab at the legs for a variation of a tarantula.

 

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2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Aisling lets go and drops to the apron. Creek staggers forward. Aisling then grabs the top rope and springboards before hitting a crossbody.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Creek kicks out. Both get up and Creek scoops her up and then drops her with a scoop slam into an elevation leg drop. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “And back and forth before Creek muscles Aisling up and hits the leg drop scoop slam.”

 

Knots: “Aisling has an answer only for Creek to find a new question!”

 

Sharper: “Aisling aggressive, while Creek just calm and always thinking.”

 

Creek rolls over and gets up. He then loos up and then across at Aisling as Aisling rolls over, holding her head and neck. She starts to pull herself up and Creek extends forward and locks in the Canary. Aisling struggles a bit and grabs at the arm of Creek, but Creek pushes her forward and drives her down to the mat. Aisling struggles.

 

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2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds and Creek immediately lets go. The crowd boos a bit as Dumont heads over to the ramp and climbs up onto it. He starts to head to the ring as Creek is handed the TV Title.

 

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

 

Sharper: “Waylon Creek with the Canary and the win, a new TV Champion.”

 

Knots: “And Aisling had no chance when it was locked in. Too big. Too strong. Aisling tried to fight.”

 

Sharper “And Creek broke the hold the moment the bell sounded. Dumont is down and concerned about Aisling.”

 

Dumont runs down and slides into the ring. Creek looks at him before turning away and taking the Television Championship. He calmly exits the ring and walks around the ring. Dumont crawls over to Aisling, checking on her as the official does too. Aisling sits up, coughing, holding her throat. Creek slowly walks around the ring, glancing in the ring before the crowd roars as we see Brittany Lohan, alone, running down to the ring. Dumont keeps checking on Aisling as Lohan slides in. The crowd tries to warn Dumont, but he’s focused on Aisling as Creek ignores the entire situation. He retrieves his dog and starts to head to the back as Lohan then lunges and drills Dumont in the side with the For Your Eyes Only. He goes down in a heap as Lohan stands over him.

 

Sharper: “Lohan! From behind! For Your Eyes Only!”

 

Knots: “Jesus! Just took Dumont’s head off!”

 

Aisling looks up as Lohan steps over Dumont.

 

Lohan: “How’s that feel!”

 

Lohan backs up as Aisling lunges and nails her with a shot before Lohan just shoves her down. Aisling rolls over before turning and going to check on Dumont. Lohan exits the ring and drops down. She starts to head to the back.

 

Backstage, Destiny Page stands with Chris Lawler in the SCW interview area.

 

Page: “Welcome backstage. Destiny Page here and I’m with Chris Lawler. Chris, you just saw Waylon Creek in action. New Television Champion. I figure I would get your response given his threats to you last week.”

 

Lawler: “He’s a fine competitor and Aisling is a tough opponent. Winning a title in SCW is hard enough and Waylon Creek did it. Fairly. I can’t really-“

 

A phone can be heard ringing. Lawler looks around before then reaching down and pulling out his phone from his pocket. He quickly stops it.

 

Lawler: “Sorry about that. Not exactly professional. Just…where was I?”

 

Page: “Talking about Waylon Creek and his victory.”

 

Lawler: “Well, it was impressive. Congratulations to hi-“

 

The phone rings again. Lawler sighs and then pulls out the phone and this time silences it.

 

Page: “If you need to take it-“

 

Lawler: “No, no…just, congratulations to Waylon Creek. I know he said I wouldn’t want to meet him in the ring, but maybe we’ll clash and that title is on the line. We’ll see. Right now, focusing on Taking Hold of the Flame. And if you don’t mind?”

 

Page: “Of course.

 

Lawler: “Thanks.”

 

Lawler heads off camera.

 

Page: “Chris Lawler offering his congratulations to Waylon Creek, the new Television Champion. Breakdown returns after this!”

 

The scene slowly fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we hear yelling as Glory Braddock is holding Brittany Lohan back as Aisling, Chris Dumont, and David Striker stand a few feet apart, separated by officials. Striker is yelling at Lohan.

 

Striker: “You want to jump people. We just gave you what you wanted. And we respected what Glory wanted, but you want to keep going round and round-“

 

Lohan: “We can-“

 

Glory: “Brittany! Enough!”

 

Lohan looks at Striker as Striker snaps back.

 

Striker: “We’re not hard to find. And we’re always up for a fight. So don’t ask if you’re not ready!”

 

Dumont: “Come on, David…You need to get ready for your match.”

 

Lohan: “Maybe I’ll check it out-“

 

Glory: “No-“

 

Striker: “Bring it.”

 

Striker backs off as we then see Veronica Strader and Cara Strader leaning against the wall. They watch as we see Light in the Darkness standing off in the distance too. Lohan notices them.

 

Lohan: “You better hold up your end at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

 

Amelia and Luz say nothing as Cara and Veronica watch Striker and Dumont as the scene cuts away.

 

Dawn Warren vs. Gigi Steward

 

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall.  Introducing first, from Long Island, New York, currently residing in Los Angeles, California, she is “The Pink Puppy” Dawn Warren!”

 

Ain’t it Fun by Paramore begins to blast across the speakers. As it does Dawn makes her way out from behind the curtains smirking. She claps the hands of the roaring fans before sliding into the ring.

 

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Los Angeles, California, she is Goddess Apprentice, Princess of Wrestling, Diva’s Savior, Giovanna “Gigi” Steward!”

 

“That's My Girl” plays throughout the arena as the stage and video screen goes dark. Gigi’s video plays on the screen and she steps out on to the stage wearing a black leather with tiny metal spikes on it and also a bandana covering her face. She walks up to the center of the stage and stretches her arms out embracing the fans support for her. She begins is march to the walk to the ring walking with a purpose. She gets to ringside and rushes into the ring rolling inside. She marches to the corner and hops on the middle ropes and throws out her own hand sign to the fans. She then rips off the bandana and tosses it into the crowd. Gigi hops off the ropes and takes off her jacket setting it aside for ring crew to pick up and she gets ready for her match.

 

Sharper: “Gigi Steward hoping to build some momentum. Katie Steward already making plans for the Taking Hold of the Flame and you expect Gigi to be involved.”

 

Knots: “Dawn Warren also hoping to make this her turning point. She’s one of the forty in ten days too.”

 

The bell rings.  Dawn snaps off a quick arm drag, and then a second arm drag.  She ducks a clothesline attempt and takes Gigi down with a snap mare followed by a running low dropkick to the face.  Dawn pulls Gigi back to her feet and whips her into the ropes.  Steward comes back with a head scissors takedown.  Both women pop back up quickly but Gigi snaps off a dropkick that sends Dawn tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.

 

Sharper: “Nice dropkick. Dawn to the floor.”

 

Knots: “Gigi can throw them with the best of them. Why not!”

 

Steward goes out after Dawn with a suicide dive, taking Dawn down and out.  She pulls Warren back up and rolls her back into the ring. Gigi climbs to the top turnbuckle and waits as Dawn scrambles back to her feet.  Gigi leaps off with a hurricinrana taking down Dawn.  Gigi scrambles into the cover…

 

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…2Kickout!

 

Gigi pulls Dawn back to her feet.  She whips her into the corner.  Gigi charges in with a big splash.  Steward whips her into the opposite corner and then charges in going for another big splash but Dawn steps out of the way and Gigi hits nothing but the corner.  Gigi staggers out of the corner.  Running savate kick taking down Steward!  Dawn climbs up to the middle rope.  Gigi pulls herself up and turns around into a second rope sunset flip from Dawn!  The cover…

 

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…2Kickout!

 

Sharper: “Only two as Dawn off the ropes. Taking Gigi Steward down!”

 

Knots: “Hoping to catch her off guard!”

 

Dawn Warren goes right back outside and climbs to the top turnbuckle.  Gigi pulls herself back up.  Dawn goes for a flying cross body off the top but Gigi gets a dropkick off at the last second into the gut of Dawn as she comes down!  Gigi slowly pulls herself back up as Dawn sits up.  Gigi with a running knee to the face!  She covers, hooking a leg…

 

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2…Kickout!

 

Gigi pulls Dawn back to her feet.  Gigi tries to hook her for Platinum Blonde but Dawn counters by shoving her off into the ropes. Dawn catches her with a Japanese arm drag.  Dawn with a step up enziguri.  Dawn takes Gigi and snaps off a tilt-a-whirl ddt, followed up by a handspring backflip splash!  She hooks the leg…

 

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2…

 

…3NO!

 

Sharper: “And only two. Gigi again kicking out!”

 

Knots: “Dawn trying to do anything to keep Gigi off-kilter. You take enough of those shots and you get hit hard.”

 

Dawn drags Gigi over to a corner and sits her up.  Dawn then goes to the adjacent corner and begins the climb.  She is looking for Dusk To Dawn, but Gigi senses it and quickly gets back to her feet.  Dawn thinks fast and leaps off, going for a top rope hurricinrana instead, but Gigi counters with a sit out power bomb.  Gigi goes up to the top rope.  She leaps off for a frog splash and connects!  She hooks the leg…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO!

 

Gigi pulls Dawn back to her feet and sets her up for a ddt but Dawn counters with a northern lights release suplex.  Dawn with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors.  Dawn with a tornado ddt.  She goes for the cover…

 

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2…

 

…3NO!

 

Dawn pulls herself back up.  She measures Gigi for another running savate kick but Gigi counters into a cutter out of nowhere!  I D U!  GIgi pulls herself back to her feet.  She waits as Dawn gets to her feet.  Nirvana from Gigi, the fame asser!  She goes for the cover, hooking a leg…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3!

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, Gigi Steward!”

 

Sharper: “And Gigi Steward victorious tonight. Dawn Warren tried hard, but the veteran ways of Gigi being the difference.”

 

Knots: “Now just do that for thirty-eight others!”

 

Sharper: “Katie being the obvious person there. And the Stewards starting to build some momentum. Maybe.”

 

Gigi Steward celebrates, holding her arm in the air. She looks around and smiles as she takes in the win.

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Lexy Chapel frantically going through her locker room while we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren talking to one another in the background. Autumn Valentine steps into the locker room. Lexy jumps up.

 

Lexy: “Ah…Autumn! Hi! I-“

 

Autumn: “Okay, where’s this stupid mask. Let’s just try and get this somewhere-“

 

Lexy grabs Autumn and pulls her aside.

 

Autumn: “What are you talking about? Fall St. Patrick is missing…okay…ixnay on the ask-may…That’s right, right?”

 

Ravyn glances over as Lexy looks at her.

 

Lexy: “She’s not correcting me. She must. It’s like her tick and…”

 

Autumn: “What are you talking about, Lexy. If this is how I’m going to get a title shot. You had me come back to go for the Adrenaline Title. It’s been…well…interesting. But even though CHBK knows this is all bull, and everyone does, he’s almost playing with you. Just like our wedding and-“

 

Lexy: “Hey! We love each other, wife!”

 

Lexy hugs her and smiles.

 

Lexy: “And now that you’re here, you can…uh…help find her. Call her or something…yeah…”

 

Autumn: “Call her-“

 

Lexy: “Yes! Call her! Call her under the couch cushions, okay!”

 

Ravyn and Syren leave the room as Autumn glances at them. Syren looks at her a bit concerned as Autumn shakes her head as Lexy starts to pull the couch cushions off as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Syren and Ravyn talking in one of the hallways.

 

Syren: “Lexy means well-“

 

Ravyn: “She may. But you need to focus. Zoe – this is it. This is the fast-track.”

 

Syren: “Yeah, but-“

 

Ravyn: “Look, you win and you get everyone thinking about it. There are thirty-nine others. Including me. You’re practically beating ten people here.”

 

Syren: “Well, that’s an interesting logic.”

 

Ravyn: “I can come up with many, many reasons why you need to focus on one thing. Winning Taking Hold of the Flame. If you lose, then fine, we keep going. We keep working on getting those ten wins. But let’s also be clear…the reason you don’t have those ten wins isn’t because of you.”

 

Syren: “Ravyn-“

 

Ravyn: “We’ve all been dropping the ball. And now it’s time for us to get it done. No games. No questionable tactics. This one is simple – win Taking Hold of the Flame. Do something you’ve not yet done. And then we see where things fall. I’m just making sure people understand that if they don’t fall a certain way, they’re the ones who look like fools.”

 

Syren says nothing.

 

Ravyn: “That’s why I had you say what you did a few weeks ago. That’s why I came out last week. We’re getting Syren back!”

 

The crowd cheers hearing this before we cut to the ringside area.

 

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor giving Syren a pep talk.”

 

Knots: “It’s weird hearing Ravyn speak like that with no real devious plan.”

 

Sharper: “There is one, but it’s simple precedent.”

 

Knots: “Still weird!”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, we’re going to hear from many in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal and one individual who we will hear from is currently working to get back to the ring. She suffered a concussion but is now back. Amy Chastaine had this to say.”

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.


A black and white video begins to play, starting with Amy Chastaine leaping off the top corner and planting an opponent with a BlackOut. It cuts to a training ring, where clips of Amy doing various drills play as she speaks in voiceover…

“Supreme Championship Wrestling is very familiar with me now. When I came here in twenty-fifteen, not so much. I was a ring veteran, but new to a large part of the fanbase. But there are those who have followed me from the beginning, and they know…”

The video cuts to a much younger Amy Chastaine, in a smaller ring and smaller crowd. She swings a steel chair and connects with the skull of a male opponent. He drops, then we cut to Amy holding up a championship belt.

“They know that I didn’t start my career as the mostly technical worker you all know and love. No. They know… that I began in the trenches….”

We now cut to a clip of Amy Chastaine in a steel cage match, against a brunette female opponent. The woman slams Amy against the cage, then cuts to Amy doing the same to the woman. The video cuts to the inside of another cage, a round one like a Chamber.

“I fought in those trenches and cages for years. Sometimes for vengeance…”

We see Amy wielding a steel pipe, slamming it over and over again into a man’s head, blood flying from the pipe with each swing.

“Other times for survival.”

A shot of Amy standing high atop a Hell In A Cell cage, as she superkicks a male opponent off the top, sending him crashing into a table on the floor. We cut to Amy still on top of that cage, pinning a male opponent, then standing tall holding a championship belt, Notably, the front of her gear top is singed at the waist hem.

“For the SCW Faithful who have not seen these images, I realize they may surprise and even shock you. But this is my history. This is part of my legacy. This… is how the knee injury you’re familiar with came to be…”

We cut back the round Chamber cage, where Amy is perched on top of a pod, holding a chair. She leaps, putting the chair under her knees as she falls perfectly on top of her target, dropping the man unconscious. As she rolls off, she immediately grabs at her left knee.

“When I came to SCW, I was looking for a different pace. A different style. A different challenge. This place gave me that.”

Short clips of Amy in SCW rings exchanging moves with various SCW stars play in quick succession; Regan Street, Syren, James Evans, Selena Frost, Blake Mason, Vixen Cain, hitting a tag move alongside Kennedy Street.

“I’ve had issues, both in ring and out.”

A clip of Amy walking slowly up a ramp, followed by a clip of Amy being carried from the ring by her husband, her hand over her knee as Bree Lancaster watches from the ring. Phrases from news articles flash by: ‘Alcoholism…. Recurring injury… rehab… recovery.’

“Most recently, another stay in a rehabilitation facility, while I worked on everything from my mental health to my family relationships. I wanted my return to the ring to be something special.”

Shots of Amy from SCW in the last year go by, in the ring with Kirsten Scott, Cassie Wolfe, Simon Lyman, standing side by side with Jaina Lancaster.

“Instead, I did the one thing I never wanted to do with my legacy… make a mockery of it.”

Several clips of Amy being pinned go by.

“I let outside influences affect me inside the ring. Try as I might, I couldn’t get past the hump. The fear. And that was not limited to the SCW ring.”

A clip SCW has seen before, from VWA, plays, showing Amy being thrown into a corner by a large male opponent. We cut to that man holding Amy upside down, and then a slow motion shot of him dropping her with a piledriver. It repeats at full speed.

“In a match in VWA, I was injured. Concussed.”

The clip shows VWA doctors attending to Amy in the ring, then fades out to black. A second later, the video fades back in, now in color, showing Amy Chastaine seated on the top turnbuckle of a ring inside her training academy. She speaks from here.

“It took nearly losing everything important to me over the last few months… my family, my career, even my health… to realize that for a long time now, I’ve been doing myself a disservice. I’ve been cautious, methodical, grounded, since I came out of retirement. I’ve had a few flashy moments, moreso in the other place, but for the most part? I’ve held back. And in doing so, I’ve held myself back. I’ve tried to be something that for the majority of my career… I was not.”

“I doubt he’ll see this but just in case, I should say thank you to VWA’s Ghalleon, for dropping me on my head. He’d laugh, or say he did it to make a statement, or even claim he failed because I’m still walking. But he did me a favor. He knocked loose whatever it was in my head that made me believe I had to hold back. Work differently. Be someone I’m not. Instead of making me go away, he’s made sure I’m coming back with some of my old tricks in my back pocket. What that means for him and VWA doesn’t matter to SCW, but for all of you?”

“It means I’ll be at Taking Hold of the Flame. I’ll be entering the battle royal. And I plan on nothing less than being the last person standing. No matter what it takes… and I mean no matter what … it takes for me to get that done.”

See you in London.”

Amy hops down from the ropes and flips her hair back out of her face, the stoic look turning into a smile as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

Autumn Valentine is shown in the LexyCorp locker room by the door.

 

Autumn: “Come on, Lexy. Let’s just go to the ring-“

 

Lexy Chapel runs over and stops her.

 

Lexy: “Without Fall?!”

 

Autumn: “I’m Fall. Just without the hood and-“

 

Lexy: “Look, Fall’s still technically undefeated. I’ve been protecting this. It’s how I’m going to get you your title shot. I haven’t forgotten with Syren’s goals and Ravyn taking over that and I need to watch her because she’s an evil little evil thing and…there’s a lot going on. But I never forget to bring that mask. It’s the nibble my dad is giving us, giving you! Okay! And-“

 

Autumn: “Okay, relax….just calm-“

 

Lexy: “I can’t. I’ve even gone out there to try and keep this going while you recovered from that injury and…now there’s no mask. So I can’t stop this. It’s going to be a forfeit and it’s going to be awful and…Those damn Russians did this! Those bastards!”

 

Autumn: “We’ll get revenge or whatever….just…”

 

Lexy: “Damn it.”

 

Lexy then looks around.

 

Lexy: “Where are Ravyn and Syren?”

 

Autumn: “They left a bit ago. Probably to focus-“

 

Lexy: “Oh god…the brainwashing!”

 

Lexy storms out of the locker room as Autumn looks up and then turns and follows Lexy.

 

Sharper: “Fall St. Patrick is supposed to be in action next, against Deanna Frost!”

 

Knots: “Is that going to happen?”

 

Sharper: “I…I don’t know!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Alex “CHBK” Desoubrais talking to a crew member backstage. We then hear someone clearing their voice. CHBK turns and we see a seemingly familiar face extending his arm.

 

CHBK: “Uh…yes?’

 

Knox: “Mike Knox, sir. Pleasure to have been signed. I just wanted to introduce myself.”

 

CHBK is a bit stunned but shakes his hand.

 

CHBK: “Uh, great to have you.”

 

Knox: “When I got the call, I was surprised. But looking forward to debuting at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

 

CHBK: “Well, it’s a big night. Good luck. I look forward to seeing what you can do.”

 

Knox: “Thanks, boss.”

 

Knox nods and walks off. CHBK watches him leave before pulling out his phone and quickly scrolling through something and calling someone. He waits a moment.

 

CHBK: “Yes…Frank. Uh…you watching the show?”

 

CHBK waits for the response.

 

CHBK: “I realize I’m a bit out of touch in some ways with the talent, but is that who we meant to sign? I mean he-”

 

CHBK sighs as Mack responds.

 

CHBK: “So I don’t need to worry?”

 

CHBK pauses again.

 

CHBK: “I better not. We’re looking forward to some of the new signings and that guy doesn’t look like he can move the needle. Double-check.”

 

CHBK hangs up and looks off where Mike Knox headed off before sighing again.

 

Deanna Frost vs. Fall St. Patrick

 

The chords of "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena, causing a roar from the audience as bright, fall leaves seem to blow and fly on the LED screens on and around the ramp. From the back curtain, out runs Deanna Frost, taking in the audience before running to the right side, then the left side, shouting to them in excitement. The 'leaves' follow her as she does. Returning to the middle, Deanna gives a spin on one foot, her arms outstretched, the 'leaves' circling her below her feet. The SCW United States Championship is over her shoulder

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, from Manhattan, New York, the SCW United States Champion, she is Deanna Frost!"

Hearing her name, Deanna stops her spin, side facing the ring, and, with one hand over her heart, her free hand arcs around to point forward, the 'leaves' flying down the ramp and 'circling the ring LED barriers. Making her way down to the ring, Deanna high-fives fans along the way until she reaches the ring. Sliding under the ring, the redhead jumps to her feet, making her way to the middle ropes and leaning over them, one arm raised to the crowd. She does the same to the other sides of the ring!

On the last time, Deanna hops back into the ring as the lights return to normal. She places the title in the corner.

 

Sharper: “Deanna Frost going to be in action just a bit before Taking Hold of the Flame. Can she focus?”

 

Knots: “Can anyone focus when going against anyone in LexyCorp?”

 

Sharper: “True, but that’s not what I’m talking about Jon. Jessica Winters escaping her psychological treatment. The Enigma still not present tonight too.”

 

Deanna stretches out an d waits as the crowd buzzes. Suddenly, the lights flicker and this gets Deanna’s attention. She looks around. She then steps forward before the lights go completely out for a few seconds before coming back on. Deanna looks around. The official does too.

 

Sharper: “What is going on?”

 

Knots: “The Enigma may be here. Remember what we just said…with Jessica Winters…”

 

Sharper: “I doubt this is a LexyCorp plan or anything. Lexy is too addled right now.”

 

A woman’s voice can be heard as the video screens display the words she's saying in unison.

"Lexy Chapel Proudly Presents"

“FALL ST. PATRICK!”

Deanna turns to the entrance way before the lights go out again and the music cuts out only to have a droning hum in the background. The crowd buzzes before the lights again turn on again. We cut to see some black mist billowing under the ring. Deanna Frost at first doesn’t notice this, but fans start to point at the ringside area, getting Deanna’s attention. She turns and heads over to the ropes and then looks over and drops down to the floor. She quickly grabs the ring skirt and lifts it up and looks underneath. The cameras cut to show what is under only to show typical odds and ends under the ring. Deanna keeps the skirt up before rolling into the ring. She then gets up and looks around before turning and going to Jason Phillips, demanding a microphone. Phillips obliges and Deanna turns back.

 

Deanna: “Enigma! Come on out! If you’re here. Just come on out and look at me face to face!”

 

Deanna looks around as the droning music continues. A few moments pass again as the crowd buzzes only for the droning to stop. A woman’s voice can be heard as the video screens display the words she's saying in unison.

"Lexy Chapel Proudly Presents"

“FALL ST. PATRICK!”

Then a terribly remixed version of “Miss Nothing” by the Pretty Reckless plays as the cameras cut to the stage. Deanna turns to the stage too. A few moments pass before the droning returns in the background. We then see what appears to be Fall St. Patrick walking out from the back, wearing the mask and her gear. Deanna looks at the entrance way before turning around. Just then, we see the billowing black smoke start to grow from under the ring. Deanna turns and looks over to the ropes and looks around before then starting to scan the area. As this happens though, Fall St. Patrick runs down to the ring. She slides in and the camera gets a good shot as Fall gets up, eyes wide.

 

Sharper: “That’s not Autumn or Lexy! That’s Jessica Winters!”

 

Knots: “She took the mask?!”

 

Sharper: “She is a similar body type to Autumn, but this…Deanna! Turn around!”

 

Knots: “And we’re not alone! The black smoke is drawing other people out. Raab!”

 

Konrad Raab, Dakon Theron, and Ludvig Eriksson run down from the back. Raab slides into the ring as Fall gets up and looks at Deanna. Deanna turns around only for Raab to throw Fall down. Fall rolls over as Deanna turns and looks at Raab. Raab storms across the ring and looks at the ropes before turning to Deanna.

 

Raab: “Where is he?!”

 

Theron and Eirksson surround the ring, looking under the ring as much as they can, trying to find the source of the black mist. Deanna turns and just then, Jessica Winters, dressed as Fall St. Patrick, tackles Deanna down. The crowd ohs. Deanna looks up as Jessica keeps going for the eyes of Deanna. Deanna fights her off before realizing who it is. She keeps trying to keep her off as Kimberly Williams runs out from the back. The crowd erupts in cheers as she runs down to the ring and slides into the ring. Raab turns as Deanna tries to grab the arms of Jessica. Jessica keeps frantically clawing at the eyes, yelling as she does and Kim grabs her and pulls her off. Jessica rolls through and gets up where we notice her eyes are completely black. She steps up and Konrad Raab just drills her with a European uppercut. Jessica falls back, landing awkwardly. The crowd ohs. Kim looks at Raab before turning to Jessica. Deanna turns and crawls over to Jessica to check on her.

 

Sharper: “Oh God…Raab just took out Jessica Winters. I don’t even know if he put it together.”

 

Knots: “Deanna damn sure did. And did you see her eyes?”

 

Sharper: “Darkness…”

 

Raab then grabs Deanna and pulls her up before Deanna shoves him back. Kim watches as Raab steps up and Theron and Eriksson roll into the ring. Deanna points to Jessica Winters as Raab then grabs at her and Deanna forearms him.

 

Enigma: “Foolish fighters…have you not heard everything I have said.”

 

Raab and Deanna stop and look around.

 

Enigma: “So the war fields are opening for me. The Underground too.”

 

Kim nods smiling.

 

Enigma: “You know I am not alone. And I am controlling every move you all make.”

 

Enigma’s voice booms as Kim rolls her eyes as Raab yells at the ceiling.

 

Raab: “Where the hell are you?”

 

Enigma: “Deanna…say hello to your friend.”

 

Deanna looks down at Jessica, trying to control her reaction.

 

Enigma: “But I will be at Taking Hold of the Flame…I am just beginning to show the power I hold.”

 

The droning is then heard again getting louder and louder and louder. Deanna drops down to check on Jessica before the droning stops suddenly. The crowd roars as the scene slowly fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Deanna Frost walking out of the trainer’s room as Selena Frost storms over to her. The crowd boos.

 

Selena: “Let me in to see her-“

 

Deanna: “Selena…no…I-“

 

Selena: “She hit you. She tried to claw your eyes out!”

 

Deanna: “And something is wrong with her!”

 

Selena: “I can find that out.”

 

Deanna: “She’s currently under guard and being checked out. She-“

 

Selena keeps looking at the door. Deanna moves in her way.

 

Deanna: “Let me deal with this.”

 

Selena: “When we saw her in the hospital, I was clear.”

 

Deanna: “And that’s not Jessica…at least right now. And I’m going to deal with it my way…going to the source.”

 

Deanna then turns, pauses, before walking off. Selena moves to the door before glancing to where Deanna was before stepping back and taking a deep breath and then walking in the opposite direction.

 

Amelia Blythe vs. Veronica Strader

 

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first!”

The jumbo screen goes blank and the lights drop in the arena. “Cult of Personality” opening riff rips through the arena. The lights begin to flicker dark purple, pink and silver to the beat and the crucifix symbol of Veronica Strader appears on the jumbo screen followed by the outline of a Scorpion in her signature purple.

Phillips: “Making their way to the ring…”

Look in my eyes
What do you see?
The cult of personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams
I've been everything you want to be
Oh, I'm the cult of personality”

The name Veronica Strader in large font starts to flash in silver and purple, with shots of her holding up the OCW TransAtlantic title getting a cheer reaction from the crowd . A spotlight hits the entrance way as Veronica steps out on stage. She walks to both sides of the top, amping the crowd up!

Phillips: “Weighing in at One Hundred and Fifty-Five pounds…”

Like Mussolini and Kennedy
I'm the cult of personality
The cult of personality
The cult of personality
Neon lights, a Nobel prize
When a mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You won't have to follow me
Only you can set me free

Hands on her hips, her hair slicked back with water, sneer across her lips. She starts to strut down to the ring, in brand new ring of black pants, with purple scorpions on the outer parts of her hips, and a black leather crop top with the crisscrossed lace across her cleavage up to her neck underneath a black leather jacket with no sleeves and a scorpion with her crucifix on the back of it. ~

Phillips: “Hailing from Houston, Texas by way of London, Ontario Canada…”

The Baba Jaga Veronica Strader stares at the ring.

Like Joseph Stalin and Gandhi
I'm the cult of personality
The cult of personality
The cult of personality
Neon lights, a Nobel prize
When a leader speaks, that leader dies
You won't have to follow me
Only you can set you free

The Scorpion walks up the steel steps and wipes her boots on the apron before stepping through the second and top rope like a normal human being.

You gave me fortune, you gave me fame
You gave me power in your god's name
I'm every person you need to be
Oh, I'm the cult of personality

Phillips: “She is the Baba Jaga of Professional Wrestling…”

Strader stands centre of the ring.

I am the cult of, I am the cult of
I am the cult of, I am the cult of
I am the cult of, I am the cult of
I am the cult of, I am the cult of personality

Phillips: “VERONICA STRADERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

She sneers as she watches the ramp for her opponent.“Victorious” by Skillet begins playing as the lights dim a bit. Slowly, Amelia Blythe makes her way onto the stage, putting herself front and center as she folds her hands in front of her, looking like a proper young lady as she looks somewhat solemnly down towards the ring. After a moment of this, La Pequeña Luz skips out from behind Amelia and stands beside her, giving her a pep talk before planting a quick kiss on her cheek which brings a smile to Amelia’s face.

Phillips: “And her opponent, weighing in at 120 pounds, from Oxford, England— she is one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions… AMELIA BLYTHE!”

The two proceed to lock hands before heading down to the ring, Amelia’s look growing more determined and battle-ready as Luz continues her pep talk. Once they reach ringside, Amelia pulls Luz into a brief but passionate kiss before letting her go as she climbs the ring steps onto the apron, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. As the song goes into the chorus, Amelia gives a victorious fist pump to the delight of the fans as she takes a moment to soak in the lyrics before removing her robe and mask and handing them off to Luz on the outside, Luz taking the opportunity to give some last minute advice and encouragement.

Sharper: “Last week, Luz defeated Cara Strader, one half of the Cowgirls from Hell. This week the other two partners of their respective teams clash.”

Knots: “A sneak peek at the big eight-man tag team match at the Taking Hold of the Flame event.”

Sharper: “We’re going to see the Light in the Darkness team with Twisted and Sadistic while Cowgirls from Hell will be working with Dangerous Mind. A lot of combustibility in that match.”

Knots: “Tonight, we’ll see if Veronica Strader can avenger her partner’s loss last week and gain some momentum for next week’s pay-per-view match.”

The bell rings. Immediately the two women meet in the center of the ring and lock up. The bigger Veronica bullrushes Amelia into the corner. She pushes up on the jaw and the referee starts to count up and Veronica breaks. The two competitors start to circle again and once more they lock up. This time Amelia manages to get Veronica into a side headlock. Veronica steps back into the ropes and forces Amelia to hit the ropes on the other side. Veronica lowers her shoulder for a back body drop, but Amelia rolls over her back. She keeps running into the ropes. On the rebound, she charges at Veronica but Veronica catches her with a knee to the gut. Amelia flips over onto the canvas, Veronica immediately follows up with an arm bar.

Sharper: “Both Blythe and Strader are feelings each other out in the opening moments of this contest.”

Knots: “Veronica caught Amelia with that knee and now has her grounded.”

Sharper: “Blythe rolls up Strader! Shoulders on the mat!”

1…

Knots: “Veronica is forced to break the hold!”

Both competitors find their feet. Veronica swings at Amelia, but Amelia ducks. Veronica swipes again at Amelia. Again, Amelia ducks. She fires chop after chop into the chest of Veronica. Veronica stumbles back from the blows, but she steps forward, returning fire with a hard right. There’s another hard right. A toe kick to the midsection, Veronica backpedals into the ropes and there’s a knee to the side of the face that leads to Amelia falling into the ropes. Veronica backs up and goes charging at Amelia. Amerlia dumps her over the top rope. Veronica lands onto the apron. Amelia leaps up and catches Veronica with a high kick to the face. Veronica is knocked off the apron but lands onto her feet. Amelia runs from one side of the ring to the next, she goes for a baseball slide; however, Veronica catches her legs and yanks her out onto the outside. Amerlia swings her elbow around, but Veronica ducks, buries her shoulder and then delivers a spinebuster onto the floor.

Sharper: “Veronica is getting the upper hand of Amelia Blythe. Very impressive showing so far! That spinebuster on the outside made me wince.”

Knots: “That’s only a thin mat that separated the spine from the cement below.”

Sharper: “Luz is trying to rally Blythe back into this match.”

The referee starts to count them out. (1) Veronica takes a hold of Amelia’s head and drags her to her feet. She takes the head and slams Amelia’s head against the ring post. (2) She lowers her shoulder and rams Blythe’s back into the apron. (3) She takes a hold of the head and smashes the back of the head against the apron. (4) She then leads Amelia over to the ring steps; however, Amelia extends her leg to stop the attack. She swings her elbow back into Veronica’s face. (5) Amelia takes the offensive now, she bashes Veronica’s face against the ring apron. (6) She whips Veronica into the ring post, with Veronica colliding shoulder first. (7) Afterwards, Amelia rolls Veronica into the ring. Veronica fights to her feet, standing in the middle of the ring. Amelia pops up behind her, bridging german suplex!

Sharper: “The brawl on the outside has returned into the ring. German Suplex in the middle of the ring. Amelia Blythe with the bridge!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Veronica Stradet shoots the shoulder up.”

Knots: “They really got into it on the outside. Using the outside of the ring as a weapon. You see that Veronica Strader is a brawler, but Amelia is holding her own.”

Sharper: “Amelia Blythe is a student of the game. She knows how to adapt.”

Amelia Blythe rolls down to the ankle of Veronica. She locks in the ankle lock. Veronica finds herself trapped in the center of the ring. Veronica starts to inch towards the ropes, not giving into the pain. Amelia pulls her back into the center of the ring and drops down with the grapevine. Still, Veronica fights through the pain and crawls slowly to the bottom rope. She finally grabs onto the bottom rope and the referee calls for the break. Amelia releases the hold and stand. She starts to stalk Veronica. Veronica struggles to her feet. She rubs her ankle in pain. Amelia rushes her, but walks right into the A Like Supreme! Amelia drops to the canvas. Veronica crawls to make the cover!

Sharper: “Amelia got caught with the super kick out of nowhere! Veronica hooks the leg!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Kickout! Amelia walked right into that superkick!”

Knots: “Both women are putting it all on display in this match.”

Sharper: “And to think that they will have to do this all over again at the Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Luz slaps the canvas, trying to rally Amelia. Amelia crawls to the ropes. She uses them to help her up. Veronica approaches her but Amelia drills her with a right. Veronica answers with right of her own. The two starts to trade blows to the excitement of the crowd. Veronica stops the exchange with a knee to the midsection. She hammers Amelia on the upper hand with a double ax handle. Amelia stumbles aways. She turns to locate Veronica, but Veronica scoops her up! Strader-Style!

Sharper: “An exploder suplex drops Amelia Blythe in the middle of the ring. Veronica Strader has taken control of this match! Veronica hooks the leg again!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Back and forth match; however, Veronica has Amelia on her heels. Think of how big it would be for her to score a pin over half the SCW World Tag Team Champions.”

Knots:”I think it will add to the case of the Cowgirls from Hell earning themselves a title shot down the road.”

Sharper: “You have to think that’s on Veronica’s mind.”

Veronica mounts Amelia. She sends a rain of hammer fists down onto Amelia before standing up. Amelia rolls over to the ropes where Luz is standing. Luz shouts encouragement. That propels Amelia to use the ropes to stand to her feet. Veronica goes to swarm her but Amelia knocks her back with an european uppercut. There’s another uppercut. A third to knock Veronica back to the center of the ring. Veronica swings, punches misses, Amelia catches the arm and pivots. She slips the other arm. Dragon Suplex. She arches backwards with the bridge.

Sharper: “Dragon suplex! The bridge!”

1…


2…

Sharper: “No! Veronica explodes out of the bridge.”

Knots: “Amelia being encouraged by Luz. The Light in the Darkness has proven to be one solid unit and I think just having Luz in her corner is giving Amelia a boost.”

Sharper: “Veronica Strader needs to get back on track.”

Amelia takes a hold of Veronica’s hand. She begins to inflict torture through joint manipulation. Veronica yells out in pain; however, she doesn’t sit around and takes Amelia’s punishment. She thrusts her head forward for a headbutt. She hits Amelia with another. Amelia lets go of Veronica’s hand and stumbles to her feet. Veronica stands. Amelia runs forward. Veronica goes for the clothesline but Amelia ducks. Veronica spins around. Shoulder to the gut. Northern Lights Suplex attempt! Veronica blocks the attempt, and delivers a DDT onto Amelia in the center of the ring. Veronica throws her arm across Amelia.

Sharper: “Northern Lights suplex— no DDT counter by Veronica Strader! The cover!”

1…


2…

Sharper: “Amelia gets the shoulder up! Good counter by Veronica; however, this match continues.”

Knots: “You have to wonder what it is going to take for one of these women to get the win. It’s been back and forth all match.”

 

Veronica rolls over as Amelia starts to stir. She turns and Veronica grabs her and runs her into the ropes and goes for an Okana roll. She pulls Amelia back, but Amelia rolls through.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Veronica kicks out just after three as Amelia falls forward and turns to her. Veronica looks at her as Amelia’s music plays and the bell sounds.

 

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

 

Sharper: “And Blythe just gets it, by the skin of her teeth!”

 

Knots: “Veronica a bit surprised, but look at that look.”

 

Sharper: “Almost one of respect between them.”

 

Amelia and Veronica lock eyes and Veronica just nods before rolling over and out of the ring. She smacks the apron, showing her frustration before she walks around. Amelia gets up, Luz joining her, and raising her arm. The crowd cheers.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, Kandis is shown pacing in one of the hallways. She turns to the camera.

 

Kandis: “Tick tock, Selena. Oh yeah, I’m waiting for this one. And the best part…we know we’re living rent free in each other’s heads. I won’t be scared to admit it. I want to destroy you Selena and even those around you are realizing you bring them down. But that’s fine…because two things need to work out for me to be happy. I need to win Taking Hold of the Flame again…and oh I’m going to do everything I can to try and I need you to be World Champion.”

 

Kandis smirks and turns.

 

Kandis: “Or do I?”

 

Kandis looks at the camera.

 

Kandis: “Maybe I roll the dice. Maybe I see what it’s like to main event back to back Rise to Greatnesses, but this time with Xander Valentine! He and I have some unfinished business too. Maybe I just want my World Championship back. And maybe I’m willing to consider all options. Shamelessly so! But Selena, you’re done dictating the shots. Because I am going to do everything I can to make June 2 a very good night for me. And a good night for everyone in SCW one way or another!”

 

Kandis heads off camera as the scene cuts to the ring.

 

Eavan “Sykobitty” Maloney vs. Sean Michael Prime

 

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit. First, making his way to the ring, from Salem, Massachusetts, Sean Michael Prime!”

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

 

Sharper: “Sean Michael Prime, he’s trying.”

 

Knots: “I don’t know if it s resiliency, tenacity, or insanity.”

 

Sharper: “Still searching for his first win. He’s come close. He’s had opponents down. He’s made mistakes though and he’s often let himself turn away from moments, distracted by something. He’s now letting his emotions get to him too.”

 

A singular voice and piano fills the arena. On the tron, dozens of hands holding candles can be seen.

Cover my ears and close my eyes
Just long enough to stop the noise
Go and take everything and throw it away
But I will use my voice

As ‘Use My Voice’ really kicks in with the rest of the band, a band of spotlights move to a point at the entry. Eavan Maloney walks out and looks up at the tron as the second verse plays.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, from New Egypt, New Jersey, she is Eavan ‘Sykobitty’ Maloney!”

Drown every truth in an ocean of lies
Label me bitch because I dare to draw my own line
Burn every bridge and build a wall in my way
But I will use my voice

As the song goes to chorus, on the tron stands all of Eavan's 'girls' from the Krigarakademin singing along to the song, as American Murder Log plays the tune. Eavan turns around and watches, blowing a kiss to the tron before walking to the ring. As she claps hands with fans who engage, she steps through the ropes and continues to watch the tron with a smile on her face like a proud mother.

 

Sharper: “Eavan Maloney was successful in her debut against Religious Wright. She’ll be one of the forty in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. And she’s hoping to take advantage of Prime’s situation.”

 

Knots: “Just keep Barbie away from her. That damn bat.”

 

Sharper: “You see that interaction between her and Kim Williams last week?”

 

Knots: “Yeah. Keep them apart!”

 

The bell sounds. Prime steps up and Eavan Maloney runs across the ring at Prime. Prime dodges as Eavan stops at the corner. She turns around and runs at Prime and nails him with a series of hard right hands to the jaw. Prime falls back into the corner. Maloney continues to hammer away as the official counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Eavan then pushes Prime up and hits a vicious chop to the chest. SMP staggers out of the corner. He turns and Eavan Maloney chops him again. The crowd ohs. She then grabs him and pulls him out and then hits a snapmare and dropkicks him in the back of the head. SMP hits the mat. Eavan Maloney goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Prime kicks out and rolls over and rolls out of the ring. He holds his head and neck in pain.

 

Sharper: “Maloney all over Prime. Just all over him!”

 

Knots: “She may be tiny compared to him, but Prime is getting his ass kicked and no one saw that coming.”

 

Prime walks around on the floor. (1) He winces and turns as Eavan Maloney runs at the ropes and dives through the ropes. Prime drops down and Maloney misses.(1) She hits the ground and rolls over. The crowd ohs. She gets up and Prime grabs her and lifts her up and drops her face first onto the ring apron.(2) Eavan staggers back and Prime rolls her back into the ring. Prime slides in. Maloney gets up and Prime runs at her and hits a running high knee, knocking her down.

 

Sharper: “Maloney landed hard on the floor. She got up to her feet when back in!”

 

Knots: “Prime got her back down but I think that was an eye opening moment for her.”

 

Sharper: “Small in stature, but not in heart.”

 

Maloney starts to get up and SMP grabs Maloney who scoops her up and hits a sitout scoop slam. He reaches forward and pulls on her leg for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Maloney kicks out. She turns and gets up and SMP kicks her again and hooks her up and hits a gordbuster. He again rolls her over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Maloney kicks out. She stirs and gets up and SMP hits a Saito suplex. He bridges up this time.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Maloney kicks out again. SMP smacks the mat in anger.

 

Sharper: “SMP showing that desperation. Going for a pin after every move.”

 

Knots: “It may slow down Maloney. Tire her. But Maloney also knows this is what he’s thinking.”

 

Maloney gets up and SMP grabs her and hooks her up in a waistlock. He then goes for a German suplex, but Maloney backflips through. She smirks as SMP turns and gets up and Maloney runs at him with a running front kick. Prime stumbles back and into the corner. Maloney then hits a dropkick to the knee before getting up and Prime stirs and Maloney grabs him and hits a snap back suplex, using her momentum to get him over.

 

Sharper: “And Maloney turning it around with some fast-paced offense and a suplex!”

 

Knots: “Came in and popped up to have a bit more momentum to get the much bigger SMP over.”

 

Eavan Maloney rolls over and Prime rolls over to his hands and knees and Maloney hits the Sorsh Shot. Prime hits the corner. Maloney smirks again and runs into the corner, catching him with a clothesline before running out with a corner bulldog. She rolls him over and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Prime kicks out. He turns and starts to get up and Maloney chops him in the chest hard again. The crowd woos. She chops him again. More woos. She then grabs him, but Prime just muscles her up and over and sends her to the floor with a back drop. Prime looks around, almost stunned. Maloney winces on the floor as she rolls over and starts to get up. She grits her teeth as Prime reaches through to grab her, but Maloney pops up and hits a enziguri to the jaw. Maloney ends up on the apron as Prime falls back. Maloney then slides back in and Prime reaches to his feet as Maloney then jumps up and hits the Silencer. Prime ends up on his stomach.

 

Sharper: “Maloney with no hesitation. Jumping up and the Silencer.”

 

Knots: “May be about to silence Prime’s hopes.”

 

Prime slowly gets up to his hands and knees and Maloney steps on the back of his knee before dropping down and pulling back on the head of Prime, locking in the Tap or Die. Prime tries to reach around, flailing a bit as Eavan leans back. He then starts to tap. The crowd roars. The bell sounds. Maloney keeps it on for a moment longer before letting go and Prime rolls over to his side. Maloney rolls off and looks around before slowly getting up, her music playing in the background.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Eavan ‘Sykobitty’ Maloney!”

 

Sharper: “Eavan Maloney, known as Sykobitty, with an impressive win. Prime as desperate as they come and Maloney weathering the storm-“

 

Knots: “Didn’t just weather the storm. A few cows and windows were thrown at her too!”

 

Sharper: “She came out not just the winner, but making Prime tap and you know that’s something that is going to eat at him. He had to give up as he’s so desperate for  win.”

 

Maloney has her arm raised and pulls away. She then rolls to the floor. She looks around and then reaches under the ring. She pulls out her Barbie, the barbed wire wrapped bat and holds it up. The crowd roars. Maloney looks around, hearing it. She rolls into the ring. Prime, who is coming to, starts to look up and then rolls back, out of the ring, the referee also bailing. Maloney steps forward, holding her bat as she then looks at him, a bit disappointed.

 

Sharper: “That damn bat!”

 

Knots: “She just wanted you to say hi to it!”

 

Sharper: “And this crowd, coming to their feet for Maloney.”

 

Knots: “Again…keep her away from Kim!”

 

Prime backs up as he turns and shows some more frustration as Maloney holds her barbed wire bat and turns to it as the scene cuts away.

 

Jaina Lancaster talks on her phone backstage.

 

Jaina: “Just making sure you’re okay….will be good to see you in the ring again. Have a good night.”

 

Jaina hangs up and turns and starts to walk down the hallway. As she does, she stops as we see Dylan Howell walking over to her. Jaina just scoffs.

 

Jaina: “You know, I wouldn’t mind kicking your as-“

 

Before Jaina can finish, Simon Lyman runs out and throws a blanket over the head of Jaina. He then pushes her hard into the wall. Lyman then hoists Jaina up with Howell running over to help.

 

Sharper: “What the hell? Simon Lyman attacking Jaina!”

 

Lyman: “Dylan! Get the legs!”

 

Howell runs over and helps Lyman and lifts Jaina up.

 

Lyman: “Come on! We need to go.”

 

Lyman looks back at Jaina as he lifts her up. They start to carry her down the hallway.

 

Lyman: “You think you can keep turning people on her side. YOU are the problem. I knew it. I KNEW it. Well, don’t worry, Jaina. You can get out of the way and people can see you, and Amy, for what they are. And we can finally end with this crap. Oh yes…”

 

Lyman and Howell drag her through a doorway as Jaina keeps fighting, and yelling. They get a few feet forward and over to a car where Lyman then puts her down. Jaina keeps fighting as Lyman unlocks an SUV tailgate and opens it. Simon turns and they grab Jaina and start to lift her up, but Cassie Wolfe runs into the scene. The crowd roars. Wolfe kicks Howell in the ribs and Lyman gets Jaina down in the back. Simon turns as Jaina kicks at Simon a few times and gets out of the tangle that is the blanket. Cassie turns and clubs Simon over and over in the back of the head. Jaina gets out of the SUV and then nails Simon with a couple of hard rights before turnig and nailing Howell with a shot. Cassie then pushes Simon down before Jaina holds him. Cassie grabs the SUV tailgate and slams it against the back of Lyman. She then slams it again as Lyman drops to his knees.

 

Sharper: “Simon trying to abduct Jaina Lancaster in this ridiculously personal quest to ruin Amy Chastaine and the Lancaster family. Wolfe with the save!”

 

Knots: “And they are hurting Simon Lyman!”

 

Officials run into the scene and Jaina and Cassie back up. Howell gets up, but is pulled back by the officials. Lyman falls to the ground, holding his back in pain. Officials checks on him as Jaina and Cassie check on each other.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

David Striker vs. Kirsten Scott

 

Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall.  Introducing first, “The One” Kirsten Scott!

 

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

 

Eins...

Zwei...

Drei...

Vier...

Fünf...

Sechs...

Sieben...

Acht...

Neun...

 

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

 

AUS!

 

Spotlights begin to swirl around the arena as the song continues, and "The One" Kirsten Scott walks out from backstage flanked by Hailey.  The pair end up on both sides of The Oracle, who turns around and spins to the opposite side of Kirsten from Hailey.  Kirsten and her compatriots begin their walk to the ring together with "The One" staring directly at her ultimate location inside the squared circle.

 

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “Kirsten Scott hoping that Taking Hold of the Flame will go her way, but tonight, she’s just going to look to get some anger out.”

 

Knots: “She already did against Selena Frost last week. Now David Striker…and Striker is probably going to be happy to throw down.”

 

“Man in the Box” by Like a Storm plays and the crowd roars. A few moments pass before David Striker walks out from the back and scans the arena. He then nods a bit as he turns to the ring and looks at his opponent. He then starts to head to the ring.

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Cameron, North Carolina, he is Bam Bam David Striker!”

 

The crowd roars as Striker heads to the ring and slides into the ring. He gets up to a knee and looks around before getting up to his feet. He then turns and runs into the ropes, before sticking his upper body under and out from the top rope, getting a louder reaction.

 

Sharper: “Striker, threatened by Lohan earlier. Things getting hot there.”

 

Knots: “Focus on Scott. There’s a dangerous woman.”

 

Sharper: “I have no doubt he will. Striker takes every match seriously.”

 

The One and Striker with a collar and elbow tie up.  Striker immediately takes her down with a snap mare followed by a kick to the back.  He drops three straight elbows onto The One.  He pulls her back up and goes for a snap suplex but she floats over, lands on her feet, and then The One drops Striker with an arm ddt.  Immediately she transitions into an arm bar.  It is still early in the match and Striker still has plenty of energy and strength to power his way back to his feet.  The One will not let go.  Instead she switches to a hammerlock.  Striker eventually breaks that with an elbow to her face.  Striker drops Kirsten with a roundhouse kick.

 

Sharper: “Hard roundhouse and Striker drops Scott!”

 

Knots: “Holy crap. Just got all of it.”

 

Striker pulls The One back up and snaps off an exploder suplex.  He transitions into an ankle lock on Scott.  Kirsten fights towards the bottom rope, quickly reaching it to force the break.  Striker drags her back out to the center and grapevines the leg and drops down, keeping hold of the submission.  The One still won’t quit.  She fights to the bottom rope again to force the break.

 

Sharper: “Striker holding on. Scott to the ropes. Now the break.”

 

Knots: “Do you fight even? Taking Hold of the Flame coming up. You don’t want pride to hurt you.”

 

Striker pulls The One back to her feet and whips her into the ropes.  Kirsten takes flights on the rebound and connects with a flying forearm.  Kirsten scrambles back to her feet and then lands a spinning heel kick.  The One takes Striker and whips him into the corner.  She charges in with a stinger splash.  She lets him stagger out of the corner before connecting with a drop toe hold transitioning into an STF.

 

Sharper: “STF for Scott.”

 

Knots: “Both are just going to torture each other then. Why not!”

 

Striker crawls towards the bottom ropes, refusing to quit.  Eventually he reaches the bottom rope to force the break.  Kirsten does break but just drags him back out to the center and locks in a fujiwara arm bar.  David still won’t give up.   He keeps fighting back to the bottom rope, eventually reaching the safety of the ropes to force the break.  Scott does break and waits as Striker pulls himself back up.  He turns around into an arm ddt from Kirsten who quickly wraps him up in an arm bar.

 

Sharper: “DDT and Scott transitions to the arm bar.”

 

Knots: “They are going to torture each other!”

 

Sharper: “And Striker now needing to fight. Scott could snap that arm!”

 

Knots: “She has done it before!”

 

David Striker is in serious pain now but will not quit.  Kirsten keeps the pressure on as David fights to the bottom rope.  Eventually he does reach the bottom rope to force the break.  Kirsten pulls him back to his feet but he quickly delivers several chops to back her up off of him.  A shotei palm thrust from Striker.  Striker with an enziguri kick.  Kirsten goes down to her knees.  David then connects with a running forearm to the back of her head, DEADLY RAVE!  He goes for a cover…

 

1…

 

2…Kickout!

 

Striker pulls The One back up.  Half nelson into an olympic slam, HARD JUSTICE!  Striker then climbs up to the top rope.  He measures The One and then leaps off the top, driving an elbow into The One!  He goes for the cover…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO! The One shoots her right shoulder up off the mat!

 

Sharper: “Striker got all of that elbow, but not all of the three count. Just a two!”

 

Knots: “Scott waited until the last moment to get that shoulder up.”

 

David pulls The One back to her feet.  He gets her in a waistlock and tries for a German suplex but The One blocks it.  The One with a standing switch and then applies a crossface chicken wing.  David tries to walk to the ropes, dragging The One with him.  The One drags him back out to the center of the ring, keeping the hold locked in.  David then counters with a victory roll…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO!

 

The One pops back up as Striker sits up.  The One with a superkick to the side of his head.  The One plants him with a ddt. She pulls Striker back up and hooks him for a snap suplex, she rolls through, snaps off a second suplex, rolls through, and then finishes it with a falcon arrow…One by One…The One with a standing moonsault into a cover.

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO!

 

Sharper: “Only two after the moonsault.”

 

Knots: “Scott pulling out a few tricks here.”

 

The One pulls David back up and hooks him up. She is setting him up for a Tiger Driver 98 but he back drops out of it.  David hits the corner, springboards, and connects with a roundhouse kick to The One…Black Meteor!  He follows that up with VIVA LA BAM!  He hooks a leg…

 

1…

 

2…

 

…3NO!

 

David Striker pulls The One up and drops her with a belly to back suplex.  He hooks her and plants her with BAD MOON RISING!  He doesn’t cover.  Instead he goes up to the top turnbuckle.  He leaps off for a high impact frog splash…but NO!  The One gets her knees up at the last possible second, driving them into his get!

 

Sharper: “Oh! Scott cuts off Striker. His weight going into her knees!”

 

Knots: “Striker landed the way you don’t want to. That’s one way to force all of the air out!”

 

The One pulls herself back up while David tries to negotiate himself back to his knees.  The One charges in and drives her knees to the back of his head!  He looks to be out cold!  She rolls him over and covers, hooking a leg…

 

1…

 

2…

 

Just then, the official is pulled out of the ring and turns as Scott Reed looks at him.

 

Reed: “Sorry.”

 

Reed then turns and throws the official into the barricade. Reed turns as Scott gets up and sees this.

 

Scott: “You want to die?”

 

Reed: “What? Don’t like me doing what you did to me years ago. I gave you your space last time! Not tonight!”

 

Scott then goes to reach through, but Reed shoves her back. She turns right into Striker who connects with a swinging reverse sto, EQUIVALENT EXCHANGE!  He covers, hooking a leg. He then looks at Scott Reed. Reed just shrugs.

 

Sharper: “Reed coming out and stopping Scott from maybe getting the win.”

 

Knots: “Striker may have kicked out, but Striker just dropped Scott and now Reed at ringside and Striker won’t take the win!”

 

Striker then steps forward and looks at Reed. He drops down to the floor as Reed backs up. As this happens, Brittany Lohan starts to head to the ring. The crowd roars as she takes a few strides only to then be stopped by Glory Braddock. Braddock stops her.

 

Braddock: “Enough! ENOUGH!”

 

Lohan just looks at her and then the ring as Striker rolls back into the ring. He starts to call for her to make it down to fight. Officials run down from the back. A couple go over to check on the official as one calls for the bell, deeming the match a no contest due to the intervention of others. Lohan keeps looking at Striker.

 

Lohan: “At Taking Hold of the Flame, Striker…”

 

Striker: “We won’t be hard to find!”

 

Sharper: “While Light in the Darkness and the Cowgirls from Hell show off some respect to one another, Twisted & Sadistic and the Dangerous Minds, the Phantom Troupe, they’re at each other’s throats.”

 

Knots: “But it’s Lohan. Glory is trying to curb this. She knows it’s not going to be sustainable!”

 

Lohan keeps jawing at Striker as Striker does the same. Scott slowly gets up in the ring, leaning on the ropes and glaring at Reed who calmly leaves to the back.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Gavin Taylor vs. Marie Jones

SCW Adrenaline Championship Contendership

 

"You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
It's getting dark and its all too quiet
And I can't trust anything now
And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake"

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit and the winner will face Bree Lancaster for the SCW Adrenaline Championship at Taking Hold of the Flame. First, on her way to the ring, from Boston, Massachusetts…”

"Holding my breathe, won't lose you again
Something's made your eyes go cold"

Phillips: “…The Phoenix, Marie Jones!”

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

 

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor claims he meant nothing last week. Bree Lancaster, Marie Jones, both don’t buy it.”

 

Knots: “Either way, he’s a win away from an Adrenaline Championship shot. Winner here, Gavin or Marie, one of them is facing Bree Lancaster at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

 

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

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

And the song continues...

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

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Los Angeles, California, he is The All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

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

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

The song continues...

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

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

 

Sharper: “Marie Jones ready. Hoping this can be a soft landing after losing the Television Championship a couple of weeks ago.”

 

Knots: “Gavin Taylor hoping to just get back into title contention. Marie too. Come on. Let’s let her rip!”

 

The bell sounds. Marie and Gavin circle the ring. They lunge at one another before looking up and Gavin moves into a side headlock. He nods and looks around before Marie tries to pull him back into the ropes. She goes to fire him off, but Gavin drops down to a knee. Gavin smirks.

 

Gavin: “All-Star Headlock, boys and girls!”

 

Gavin and Marie slowly get their feet under them and Gavin then hits a headlock takedown. Marie counters with a headscissors. Gavin nips out and both get up and Marie grabs the arm of Gavin and wrenches it. She jerks on the arm and then flips Gavin down to his back. Marie jumps up and hits a leg drop to the arm of Gavin. Gavin pulls away. Both get up and lunges at Marie and Marie hits an arm drag. Gavin winces and rolls through. He gets up and Marie goes for a hip toss. Gavin blocks it and spins through and hits her with one. He goes to grab her, but Marie pushes him off with her boots. Gavin rolls through. He gets up and Marie hits a dropkick. Gavin hits the mat. Marie goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gavin kicks out. Marie rolls off and Gavin rolls to the ropes.

 

Sharper: “Beautiful dropkick, right to the jaw of the All-Star.”

 

Knots: “And Marie got all of it, but only two. And it wasn’t because Demitra forgot how to count to three.”

 

Marie follows up to Gavin and grabs him and pulls him up and forearms him in the jaw once and then again before going to whip him across. Gavin spins through and sends Marie in. Marie bounces off and she jumps off the rebound with a diving forearm smash. Taylor rolls over and gets up and Marie grabs him and turns him and chops him in the chest before nailing him with a forearm shot. She then turns and rolls down and takes Gavin down by the leg. Marie moves forward, grabbing Gavin’s arm and sets up for a crossface. Gavin however flips forward. Marie gets up and Gavin boots her in the face. Marie rolls back. Gavin gets up and Marie runs at Gavin and Gavin hoists her up and hits an inverted atomic drop. Marie just looks at him and Gavin shrugs and then goes for a clothesline. Marie ducks and jumps to the middle rope and hits a twisting crossbody into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gavin kicks out.

 

Sharper: “And Marie with a two count. Great crossbody as Gavin with some interesting offence.”

 

Knots: “Well, uh…”

 

Sharper: “Please don’t follow that with any further thought.”

 

Gavin rolls over and Marie runs over and hits a jumping calf kick. Gavin hits the mat. Marie gets up and hits a standing moonsault. She goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gavin kicks out. Both get up and Marie forearms Gavin twice in the jaw before running into the ropes. She bounces off and Marie jumps up, but Gavin counters with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. The crowd ohs. Marie rolls over, holding her back in pain. She slowly gets up and Gavin grabs her and hits a snap back suplex. He turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Marie kicks out. Gavin rolls off. Marie stirs and gets up and Gavin scoops her up and slams her before Gavin jumps up and hits a leg drop. He moves for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Marie kicks out again. Marie rolls away as Gavin rolls off. Marie gets up in the corner. Gavin heads over to her before Marie kicks Gavin in the ribs. She kicks him again. She then jumps up and hits a snap frankensteiner, driving Gavin face first into the middle turnbuckle. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Gavin hard into the turnbuckle!”

 

Knots: “And Marie’s not done!”

 

Gavin staggers back and Marie jumps up and goes for a sunset flip before grabbing the leg of Gavin and turning him over into a single leg crab. The crowd roars. Gavin yells out as Marie sits down. He reaches around as Marie looks around, watching Aaron Demitra, the official. Demitra checks on Gavin as Gavin moves toward his left, getting closer and closer and grabbing the bottom rope.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Marie lets go and walks around the ring. Gavin rolls to the apron. Marie walks around the ring and runs over to Gavin, but Gavin buries his shoulder into the ribs of Marie. Gavin pulls her head out and hits the Cubic Zirconium Cutter. The crowd ohs. Marie ends up upside down, on the apron, and on the middle rope.

 

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor got all of that Cubic Zirconium Cutter.”

 

Knots: “No, Marie got it. Right in the face!”

 

Sharper: “And she could be hurt, but Gavin now following up!”

 

Gavin pulls Marie up and then kicks her in the chest. She falls back and into the ring. Gavin looks on as Marie slowly gets up. Gavin then slingshots into the ring and hits a dropkick. He hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Marie gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and stirs only for Gavin to grab her and clubs her in the back. He hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex into a backbreaker. The crowd ohs. Gavin again goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gavin rolls off. Marie stirs and Gavin drags her up and turns and whips her into the ropes. Marie bounces off and Gavin goes for the lariat, leading to a brief roar from the crowd, but Marie ducks and jumps to the middle rope. She backflips back and grabs Gavin’s head and hits a reverse DDT.

 

Sharper: “DDT out of the moonsault!”

 

Knots: “From saving her neck to getting dropped!”

 

Gavin rolls over and winces as Marie rolls away. Both fight up to their feet and then turn to one another and Gavin kicks Marie in the ribs. He goes for a vertical suplex, but Marie spins through and lands behind Gavin. Gavin turns and Marie grabs him and drives his face into her knee. Gavin pops up and Marie runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for the Kissed by Fire. Gavin drops and Marie misses. She hits the mat. She gets up and Gavin hits the Dependable Roundhouse. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Marie gets her shoulder up. Gavin rolls off and slowly gets up as Marie rolls over. Gavin hoists her up and hits a snap powerbomb. Gavin then moves to the corner and pulls himself up to the middle rope. He looks forward and hits a fall forward elbow drop. He rolls through. Marie turns and starts to get up and Gavin watches her before pointing up and then at her before running at her and hitting the Gavin Taylor Lariat! The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor Lariat!”

 

Knots: “No, that’s not how you say it. It’s Gavin! Taylor! Lariat!”

 

Gavin hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Marie gets her shoulder up again. Gavin looks up and turns and grabs her. He hoists her up for the Highlight of the Night, but Marie kicks her legs and lands behind him. Gavin turns around and Marie hits the Pele kick. Gavin drops to the mat. Marie turns and gets up and runs past him, jumping to the middle rope and hitting the Divine Impact to the back of Gavin. She rolls him over and covers him.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gavin shoots his shoulder up. Marie rolls off. She looks around and gets up to her feet. Gavin rolls over and winces in pain. He slowly pulls himself up and Marie jumps up and twists around and into a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Gavin kicks out. Gavin rolls back and Marie gets up. Gavin goes for another Gavin Taylor Lariat. Marie ducks and Gavin turns around and Marie grabs him by the head and drives him down with the Ave Maria! The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Ave Maria! Marie Jones plants Gavin Taylor!”

 

Knots: “Marie! Jones! Maria!”

 

Marie rolls Gavin over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds. Marie rolls off of Gavin.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and number one contender to the SCW Adrenaline Championship…Marie Jones!”

 

Sharper: “And Marie Jones will face Bree Lancaster at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

 

Marie Jones has her arm raised as the crowd cheers. Her music plays throughout the arena as she looks around. The fans cheer her before suddenly, it changes into “Spotlight” by Fozzy. Marie Jones turns her attention to the entrance way as a few moments pass before Bree Lancaster walks out from the back, SCW Adrenaline Championship over her shoulder. She looks down at the ring as Marie and her lock eyes.

 

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster said that obviously she would be watching this closely. And she’s watching Marie now.”

 

Knots: “Sometimes things work out, you know?”

 

Sharper: “And Bree has said she’d handle it in the ring. At Taking Hold of the Flame, Marie Jones will look to win the Adrenaline Championship while Bree Lancaster will look to stop another challenge!”

 

Bree Lancaster and Marie Jones continue their staredown.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and then we see Selena Frost walking backstage, brandishing her SCW World Championship. The crowd boos seeing her.

 

Sharper: “And as has become a trend-“

 

Knots: “Booting Bree from the main event!”

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost out to close things out here tonight in Montreal. And we know Xander Valentine is here as well. What will Selena have to say? Will Xander make an appearance? We’ll find out! Next!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

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

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost has said the main event is for the World Champion and she has made sure she is the final person in that ring on every show. We know her match with Xander Valentine will close out Taking Hold of the Flame.”

 

Knots: “And there will be a period where the Taking Hold of the Flame winner will be known before Xander/Selena is decided. And remember, if a contender attacks Selena and she’s champion, they lose their shot.”

 

Sharper: “Kandis hinting at that possibility and maybe using it to change something up. Who knows, but-“

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

 

Xander Valentine slowly walks out from the back. He walks up to Selena, towering over her, and looking down at her as Selena looks up at him with disdain. He does not touch her, instead walks around her and starts to head to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Xander Valentine interrupting Selena Frost’s entrance and now marching to the ring.”

 

Knots: “This is not going to be another Selena Frost spiel.”

 

Xander Valentine walks down the rampway and to the ring. Selena Frost glares at him before then starting to slowly walk down to the ring behind him. Xander pulls himself onto the apron and into the ring. He then steps forward, going over to the microphone that had been waiting for Selena Frost. He takes it as Selena Frost notices this and walks over to the ring. She then storms over to the steel steps and walks up them. Xander turns around, walking over to the middle of the ring. He looks at Selena Frost as Selena Frost slowly walks up the steel steps and looks over at Xander. Xander just watches her as Selena steps along the apron and steps through, dropping down on the middle rope before stepping into the ring. She steps up and points at the microphone. Xander just brings the microphone to his mouth.

 

Xander: “This was yours?”

 

Selena nods.

 

Xander: “Seems I have it now. Shall I make some simple statement about how the same will be true about your World Championship after Taking Hold of the Flame?”

 

The crowd cheers as Selena looks at Xander.

 

Xander: “Instead, perhaps I should test some of your theories? You’re supposed to be closing this show, are you not?”

 

Selena nods.

 

Xander: “This is the main event and you claim the World Champion should always be here. Now, I’m not going to do something like poll this crowd to see how many came to see you. But instead, I’m going to give them something different…namely I am calling the shots right now. As I very well may be after Taking Hold of the Flame when I become World Champion.”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Xander: “See, Selena, I want to make sure you know one thing. You are not facing Kandis. You are not facing Kirsten Scott. You are not facing Polly Pingotti or Bree Lancaster or anyone else but ME!”

 

The crowd roars again. Selena patronizingly can be visibly saying “I know!”

 

Xander: “So get out of your head your need to get your cheap shot in on Kandis. Who cares if Kandis knocks you down from behind. I only care as long as she doesn’t disqualify me. If she does, I will make sure that her next hiatus will be permanent.”

 

The crowd gives a bit more of a mixed reaction.

 

Xander: “Same for anyone else. They can make their threats. They can claim what they wish. But if they would rather face me over you, then they are without hope and as delusional as ever because while you’ll wrestle them, I will destroy them as I will you, Snow Queen.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Xander: “I have said one thing over and over. This is not the past. I am not the same person who I was when I last faced you. And I also cannot forgot those wars…and definitely not Rise to Greatness as you so helpfully reminded everyone else. It is the match that put me on borrowed time.”

 

Selena rolls her eyes.

 

Xander: “No, you’re going to listen for once! We have to hear your whining. I am merely just preparing you for what will await you.”

 

Selena turns away, sliding the World Championship to her hand and looks around. She then shakes her head.

 

Xander: “You do realize you can strike me.”

 

Selena turns back to Xander.

 

Xander: “I can read between lines too.”

 

Selena looks at Xander as the crowd buzzes.

 

Xander: “You never said it was equal. I can’t strike you or I lose everything. You…Because you’re above the fray, aren’t you? Don’t need to take the cheap shot. Don’t need to attack from behind or unprovoked. Well, I’ll change that further. I want you to strike me!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Xander: “Take your best shot. Since I will just fall. Why not avoid the disgrace of a main event at Taking Hold of the Flame then Selena. You clearly don’t believe anything I said. So…take your best shot.”

 

Xander extends his arms. Selena looks around as the crowd boos while some try to goad her.

 

Xander: “And if you’re worried about your precious main event, you could always do commentary during the battle royal.”

 

Xander then extends his arms again. He stands back to even give Selena room to step up.

 

Xander: “So then put me out of my misery!”

 

Xander extends his arms again. Selena looks at him and just smirks.

 

Selena: “You’re serious?”

 

Xander nods. He then drops the microphone. Selena notices this as she looks at him and then turns to the crowd. The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

 

Knots: “She’s going to do it!”

 

Sharper: “You don’t think she would, I mean-“

 

Selena then lunges before stepping forward and grabbing the microphone. The crowd boos as she walks around the ring. She then turns back to Xander.

 

Selena: “Do you think I’m going to just play your game?”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Selena: “The fact is that whomever is against me is elevated because of this…”

 

Selena holds up the SCW World Championship.

 

Selena: “And while I don’t think you’ve changed at all and I know I can beat you to secure me going to main event Rise to Greatness again, I am not going to risk an opportunity to remind everyone what I stand for and that is keeping this title above the undeserving!”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Selena: “And whether you believe it or not Xander…that won’t change at Taking Hold of the Flame. But then again, while you think I need convincing, it’s really-“

 

Selena suddenly throws her leg for the Glass Shard at Xander. Xander however catches her foot. The crowd roars. Selena just looks at Xander, hopping on her other leg, but smirking. Xander just glares at her.

 

Knots: “She did it!”

 

Selena: “Well…good to see you have some hope…”

 

Selena looks at Xander.

 

Selena: “Now put my leg down.”

 

Xander looks at her before then letting go. Selena lands awkwardly and steps back, scoffing.

 

Selena: “Don’t think that proved anything more than that. I just wanted to see whether you were full of it. And you’ve learned one thing…Too bad, unlike others, I’m not a one trick pony. And at Taking Hold of the Flame, you won’t have your final run with this title. You’ll have to accept as so many others that I am the standardbearer around here. Just like all of them need to accept it too.”

 

Selena points to the crowd as the crowd boos.

 

Selena: “See you in ten days.”

 

Selena then drops the microphone. Xander looks at Selena, folding his arms across his chest as Selena backs up. Selena’s music plays throughout the arena and Selena steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. The crowd boos her as Xander remains stoic in the ring.

 

Sharper: “Selena defiantly responding to Xander. Xander defiant too.”

 

Knots: “Someone is walking out World Champion going into Rise to Greatness. Selena Frost may think nothing has changed, but Xander Valentine isn’t the same he was years ago. And I don’t know what to expect.”

 

Sharper: “Selena focusing on Xander at the end. No comment on Kandis or Scott or Pingotti; Lancaster or anyone else.”

 

Knots: “That may be a bad sign for Xander.”

 

Sharper: “Does he care?”

 

Selena Frost walks to the back, holding her World Championship as Breakdown fades to black…