Breakdown - May 27, 2021

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

I'm thinking about the old me

'Cause I've been feeling empty

I never used to be so dead inside

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

I think I lost my memory

I can't remember carefree

And all my days turn into fight or flight

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

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship.

David Helms standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Asher Hayes holding the SCW World Championship with Cid Turner and Holly Adams stepping behind him follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear

Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear

'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)

Trying to get back to who I used to be

Where is the old me?

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We return to heart of Indiana with Breakdown!”

The cameras show the crowd for a few moments longer before cutting to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots standing next to the ring, holding microphones.

Sharper: “Hello again, everyone. I’m Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and folks, big matches becoming the norm in SCW. Biggest time of the year coming and tonight, a lot of put up or shut up.”

Knots: “Damn right. And Selena Frost after being attacked last week by Asher Hayes, including Holly Adams attacking Deanna, she faces Holly Adams as she marches to Taking Hold of the Flame to challenge Cid Turner, the SCW World Champion, at Taking Hold of the Flame.”

Sharper: “That’s not all, folks. We’ll also see Jordan Majors face Minerva. We know Minerva, Kandis, Konrad Raab and Tommy Valentine are here. We know people are watching them close.”

Knots: “Not chances for something goofy, but who knows what could happen tonight.”

Sharper: “And we have much more to come!”

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

{That's the price you pay.... Leave behind your heartache, cast away

Just another product of today.... Rather be the hunter than the prey

And you're standing on the edge, face up... 'cause you're a NATURAL}

As the heavy music of Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage. Scott Burnside walks out with her. Bree looks around the area as the crowd cheers some as Bree looks up and white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage.

Sharper: “And we begin tonight with Bree Lancaster who gave what she could to try and wrestle the SCW World Championship away from Cid Turner last week, but Cid found a way.”

Knots: “Cid’s been finding a lot of ways. And beating Bree Lancaster with the title on the line aint something to ignore.”

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp, Bree holding her arms out all the way to the ring. She stops at the steps and Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. He goes to the apron as Bree walks to the center of the ring, turning as she does. She then goes over to the corner and is handed a microphone. She takes it and walks back over to the middle of the ring. The crowd cheers her, although there are a few boos, as the music fades out. She looks around.

Bree: “I wish I was standing here as the SCW World Champion.”

The crowd cheers a bit, while some boo. Bree looks around.

Bree: “But Cid Turner…a Hall of Famer….someone who clearly has the talent…he still holds that title. That part, that specific part, I can live with. He beat me. One on one, in that ring, after Asher and Holly were told to leave. He did what a champion does. And to do it on his birthday…well, Happy Birthday Cid.”

Bree looks down, pausing briefly.

Bree: “But while he still is the World Champion, that also means that Holly Adams is going to be holding that title for her own cred while she claims to be a Life Coach…and Asher Hayes is going to slap everyone in the face by claiming he’s still the World Champion…or co-World Champion, when he damn sure didn’t earn it. And that farce continues. And THAT I am not okay with…and as a former World Champion, will never be.”

Bree pauses as she paces around the ring.

Bree: “But now, next up is Selena Frost. She has Holly tonight and will face Cid Turner in two and a half weeks at Taking Hold of the Flame. And Selena, you and I have had a long history. And we certainly have had our fair share of problems…All I’ll say…is you have a hell of an opportunity to do something for all of us, whether you like us or not, whether we like you or not…and yes, for one night, I will be cheering for the Snow Queen. I may not like you, but even you wouldn’t hold that title and disrespect it as they have.”

The crowd roars a bit as Bree looks around the arena.

Knots: “I’m surprised she didn’t burst into flames. Bree has always hated Selena and Sienna Swann, her best friend, damn sure hates her.”

Sharper: “Shows how much she respects the SCW World Championship, the title every wrestler dreams of holding and holding with reverence.”

Knots: “Asher Hayes and Holly Adams probably can’t even spell that!”

Bree: “But what about me at Taking Hold of the Flame…well, I don’t think we need to guess too hard! Because that same night, forty individuals are going to come from the back and enter this ring. And if Cid Turner gets past Selena Frost…I will be doing everything I can to stand at the end of the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. I will go through thirty-nine others and I will do something only had a handful have done. And Cid Turner, if you can keep dodging the bullet, you will run out of options at Rise to Greatness…and if it’s Selena who holds that title…then guess we’ll do war one more time for the most important prize in this sport!”

Just then, the opening to 'My Stress' by NF hits over the PA, and in the main a negative reaction spills out from the crowd. Bree turns, a bit surprised.

'Yeah (oh), Some days, I just wanna leave the negativity in my head

I just want relief from my stress

I just want relief from my stress (oh)

Some days, I don't wanna see or

Have a bunch of people to impress

I just want relief from my stress

Yeah, I just want relief from my stress (oh)'

As explosions rock the rampway from the very top, making their way down the side of the ramp, Owen Cruze then steps out onto the rampway, wearing a long trenchcoat, the collar up and his head lowered. He looks down at the ring. Owen then smirks and walks down to the ring.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster with a strong message, but Owen Cruze interrupting.”

Knots: “This is a turn of events. Owen and Bree have never exactly seen eye to eye too. Talk about how the foundations of SCW, they shift with attitude and these two…”

Owen Cruze walks down to the ring. He looks at the ring and then walks around the ring. He takes his eyes off of Bree as Bree keeps watching him. Owen then walks over to Jason Phillips and demands a microphone. Phillips hands him one and Cruze turns back to the ring.

Cruze: “Oh Bree…different attitude, same message.”

Owen walks up the steel steps. Owen then walks along the apron.

Owen: “And a year ago, you’d call me out for it.”

Bree: “I’d call you out for something else now. I’ve always been one thing – honest.”

Owen: “Yeah, sure have….”

Owen steps into the ring and walks over to Bree.

Owen: “But you haven’t been honest. Not tonight. Don’t get me wrong, you think you’re going to win Taking Hold of the Flame. That you’re going to win in two and a half weeks and go on to Rise to Greatness to face Selena or Cid. The problem is that you’re wrong. Beyond the arrogance that you think you’ll win…there are a lot of people in there who one on one, you may be able to deal with…but with a target on your back…you don’t tend to do as well. You know how I know…I just have to look at the last time you had the target on your back…the Gauntlet.”

Owen smirks.

Owen: “Now me…I can go through it all. I could point out the Chamber match. The night where Sasha proved that she saw me as expendable. A name on a list. And my World Title run crushed…but in the last few months, I’ve had David Helms himself…And he couldn’t beat me. No one has since I’ve gotten Clarity.”

Bree: “I know you’re not with Giovanni, but trust me when I say, whether you’re with him or not, listening to him is a bad idea.”

Owen: “Why? Because Sienna proved she was as screwed in the head as we all knew!”

Bree turns away, chuckling to herself.

Owen: “It’s fine Bree. Because while you’ve deluded yourself…I’ve heard that a lot…sounds great to tell someone else. Well, I know I’m one people want to shut up. Well, I look forward to watching everyone…including you…try. And trust me, I will enjoy throwing people like you Bree over the top rope on MY quest to bring MY Wonderland to Rise to Greatness!”

Owen smirks as he looks at Bree.

Bree: “Try it Owen. Because you’re setting yourself up for another big fall.”

Owen: “Sure thing, Bree. Continue with your airtime.”

Owen turns and drops the microphone before exiting the ring. Bree Lancaster turns and watches him leave. Bree shakes her head as the crowd boos Owen.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze brimming with confidence.”

Knots: “Do you blame him? He’s turned the corner and while being an asshole and pinning his failings on others, he’s coming together.”

Sharper: “He is right about one thing. Taking Hold of the Flame this year… a lot of people with a target on their back and Owen is among them!”

Knots: “Bree will have one too!”

Owen continues to head to the back.

COMMERCIALS

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Josh Hudson vs. Konrad Raab

“Schism" by TOOL begins to filter through the sound system and out from the back steps none other than Josh Hudson, wearing a zip up jacket. Pat Evans makes his way out behind Hudson, looking out to the crowd. They both stop atop the entrance ramp and look out into the crowd. Hudson shakes his head before heading down to the ring, Evans in tow.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Pat Evans, from Morganton, North Carolina, he is Josh Hudson!”

Hudson embraces the positive reaction with outstretched arms as he makes his way down the ramp, his body turned sideways as he faces the crowd.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson making his return to the ring after being put on the shelf briefly at the hands of Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “We’ve seen him around, but only now has he been medically cleared to return inside the squared circle. Like you said, all at the hands of Raab, so he’ll be looking to exact some revenge up next.”

Hudson continues to slowly make his way to the ring, a look of determination on his face as he slides underneath the ropes. Evans makes his way around the ring, planting himself near the commentary tables. Hudson climbs to the top rope and stares out into the crowd, slowly lifting a fist in the air. He then drops down, before turning and sitting against the turnbuckle, waiting for his opponent. We see Evans just outside the corner, also looking up at the entrance way while Hudson’s music fades.

Sharper: “Pat Evans out here to back up Hudson. We have to imagine that Minerva will be out here with Raab, so Hudson’s got an equalizer.”

“Freak On A Leash” by Korn plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain via crawling with Minerva coming out behind him via a chain. Konrad's wearing his leather black zipped GIMP mask along with his black leather overalls with his buttocks showing with black gloves on both of his hands with black wrestling boots.

Phillips: “And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Minerva, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced GIMP, Konrad Raab!”

Sharper: “As predicted, Minerva out here with Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “Not taking the time to prepare for her match against Jordan coming up tonight, it seems.”

Sharper: “It’s because she doesn’t care about the matches! After last week, her and Raab being booked tonight just gets in the way of what she wants, which is to terrorize people outside of the ring!”

Knots: “Regardless of if that’s true or not, we know they’ll both put up a fight in the ring. We saw how far Raab’s willing to go against people like Lucas Knight. Hudson has to be careful here.”

Raab crawls to the ring with a massive amount of boos as Minerva walks with him before Konrad crawls up the steps and slips under the ring on wanting to fight in the ring. As he's in the ring, Minerva steps to the apron, hanging upside down for Konrad to open the ropes for Minerva to let her in the ring. Konrad stays on all fours with Minerva riding him before pulling out a small whip and smacks Konrad's buttocks. Konrad stands up as Minerva unzips the mouthpiece of his mask and they share a kiss before Minerva unhooks the chain off from Konrad. Konrad goes over to the ropes to let Minerva out of the ring, standing at ringside. Konrad goes to sit in the corner of the ring with the crowd booing for him, having a nasty look in his eyes. Hudson just stares him down from the opposite corner as Raab’s music fades. The bell sounds. Raab suddenly leaps up from the corner and charges Hudson across the ring. Hudson catches Raab with a knee to the gut, doubling Raab over.

Sharper: “Raab coming in hot, but he telegraphed it, getting caught by Hudson to start here!”

Hudson brings Raab back up and hooks him for an exploder suplex before tossing him overhead, right into the turnbuckles. The crowd ohs as Raab hits and lands harshly on the mat, crumpled in the corner.

Knots: “Hudson taking advantage of Raab’s overzealous approach. He’s become a complete psychopath over the last few months and it’s probably hindered Raab just as much as it’s helped him!”

Raab begins to pull himself up in the corner, but Hudson hooks him from behind with a waistlock. After a few steps back, Hudson hoists Raab up and drops him with a German suplex, opting to keep Raab locked in. Hudson brings himself back up to his feet with Raab still hooked. Again, he throws him back for another German. Hudson keeps Raab hooked and begins to slowly bring them both back to a vertical base.

Sharper: “Hudson going for three early here.”

Knots: “A master of suplexes and submissions, if he doesn’t catch you with one, he’ll catch you with the other.”

They both get to their feet and Hudson goes to launch Raab back with a third German, but Raab blocks it by hooking Hudson’s leg with his own. Hudson breaks the leg hook and goes to throw Raab again, but Raab throws an elbow back this time, catching Hudson in the side of the head. Hudson stumbles back and turns around, nursing his head. Raab turns and grabs Hudson in a waistlock before rolling back into an O’Connor roll.

Hudson pushes Raab off and into the ropes. Raab uses the ropes for momentum and manages to get back to Hudson quickly as Hudson starts to bring himself up. Raab positions himself behind Hudson and grabs him with a crossface chickenwing. Hudson struggles a bit before Raab drops him with a chickenwing suplex. Again, Raab goes for a cover.

Hudson gets a shoulder up right after the two, quickly rolling away and onto the apron in the process. Raab gets up and goes after him, reaching out to grab him as he gets up, but Hudson drives his shoulder through the ropes to hit Raab, who doubles over. Hudson stands up and grabs Raab, hooking his head from the apron. The crowd buzzes as Hudson grabs Raab by the tights. Hudson hoists Raab up and lifts him over the ropes before dropping both himself and Raab to the outside of the ring! The crowd roars as both men roll around on the outside mats in pain.

Sharper: “A vertical suplex to the outside of the ring!”

Knots: “And Hudson did some damage to himself there, but it may have been worth it! In his advanced age, Raab may have broken his hip! What a move!”

The referee begins the count as we see Minerva not too far away from the scuffle, just standing near the steel stairs. (1) Hudson slowly brings himself up onto the barricade and sees Minerva. Pat Evans turns the corner, standing just opposite of Minerva and staring her down. (2) Minerva just rolls her eyes. Hudson shakes his head and goes to grab Raab.

Sharper: “Minerva not quite as playful as she usually is. We saw her at ringside when Raab took on Lucas Knight, just taunting Lucas and Chris Cannon, but not tonight.”

Knots: “Almost looks indifferent to it all. Maybe she’s just focusing on her match with Jordan?”

Sharper: “Or maybe she knows that her time here is running out with David Helms and Chris Cannon working together backstage to figure out how to put an end to her lunacy!”

(3) Hudson lifts Raab up to his feet. He grabs Raab and picks him up before dropping him right down on the barricade. The crowd continues to roar as Hudson looks down at Raab, but not before looking back at Minerva. (4) Hudson grabs Raab and throws him up against the ring apron. Raab cries out in pain, but Hudson shuts him up with a forearm to the head. (5) Hudson rolls Raab back into the ring. Before sliding back in himself, he looks at Minerva and barks something inaudible to her. (6) Minerva continues to look unimpressed. Hudson slides into the ring, but is immediately met with a Lou Thesz press from Raab! Raab stays on Hudson with a series of right hands. Hudson covers up and manages to get under the ropes, leading to the referee starting the count.

Raab gets off, but grabs Hudson’s legs and drags him to the middle of the ring. He grabs Hudson by the ankle and goes for The Ice Lock, but Hudson fights back, not letting Raab turn him over!

Sharper: “Raab going for The Ice Lock! Hudson, fighting!”

Hudson manages to pull Raab in and bring him down into a small package.

Raab busts free just before three. Hudson manages to get to his feet before Raab and hooks his head. He hooks Raab’s leg before hoisting him up and bringing him back down with a fisherman’s suplex. Hudson twists his hips and gets back to his feet, still keeping Raab hooked. Again, he hoists Raab up and drops him with a fisherman’s. Hudson keeps Raab hooked and gets back to his feet.

Sharper: “Hudson again going for the trifecta.”

Knots: “Has a thing for threes tonight, but will it end better than last time?!”

Hudson lifts Raab up and keeps him in the air for an extra moment before dropping Raab for a third suplex!

Knots: “It does!”

Hudson keeps Raab’s leg hooked and swings his own body back to lock Raab into a cradle.

Raab gets loose, rolling away to the corner. Hudson springs to his feet and goes after Raab, grabbing his leg and dragging him back to the center of the ring. He brings Raab’s leg up and hooks it around his head, looking for the Hudson Stretch!

Sharper: “Hudson looking to wrap things up here!”

Knots: “And Raab, he’s tapped from this before! He knows how much it hurts!”

Raab wildly throws his free leg around and manages to nail Hudson in the head with his knee. Hudson drops Raab to the mat and stumbles back into the corner. Raab staggers up and charges Hudson in the corner, looking for a splash, but Hudson steps out of the corner. Raab crashes his chest into the top turnbuckle. Hudson gets behind Raab and hoists him up, hanging him in the air. Hudson tries to finish the high-angle back suplex, but Raab manages to flip out of it, landing right on his feet behind Hudson! Hudson turns back and gets a hand around his throat. Raab quickly hoists Hudson up before planting him with The Iceinator! The crowd boos. Raab rolls Hudson away from the ropes and goes for the pin, hooking both legs.

Hudson throws a shoulder up and rolls onto his stomach. Raab looks up at the referee, apparently questioning the count.

Sharper: “Raab playing it safe, rolling Hudson away from those ropes after the big move, but that extra second may have cost him.”

Knots: “Now he’s gotta stay on Hudson, not get too worked up about it!”

Raab gets up and continues to question the referee while Hudson slowly stirs. Raab shouts at the referee, but eventually relents and turns back to Hudson, who’s back on his feet. Hudson hits Raab with a toe kick, doubling him over. Hudson bends down and hoists Raab up onto his shoulders, looking for Kingdom Come! The crowd cheers while Raab struggles mightily on Hudson’s shoulders, kicking his feet wildly and trying to swing off of Hudson.

Sharper: “Hudson taking advantage of Raab’s outburst, looking to finish things here!”

Knots: “Raab flapping around like a fish on land, though!”

The crowd’s roar deflates as Raab manages to slip off and behind Hudson, suddenly locking him with a waistlock. Hudson stands his ground as Raab tries to suplex him.

Sharper: “Raab now, maybe looking for The Frozen Pin!”

Hudson slips behind Raab, suddenly dropping him with a double leg takedown. Raab goes to crawl away, but Hudson grabs Raab’s leg and hooks it over his head, once again going for the Hudson Stretch! Raab tries to break free, but Hudson successfully transitions into the crab! The crowd roars as Raab cries out in pain.

Sharper: “He’s got it this time, Hudson Stretch!”

After a few moments of fighting through it, Raab has to tap! The crowd continues to cheer while Hudson keeps the submission locked in. The bell sounds and Hudson finally releases the hold as his music hits.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Josh Hudson!”

Hudson shoves Raab to the edge of the ring with his foot before giving him a final shove outside of the ring. Raab lands and rolls right to Minerva’s feet, who looks into the ring at Hudson and Evans, who’s joined Hudson inside.

Sharper: “Hudson getting some revenge here after the brutal attack from Raab weeks ago.”

Knots: “Picking up another submission victory against Raab, but you know this one felt better than the last! Revenge, sure, but also Hudson’s got some positive momentum heading into Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Sharper: “As for Raab, he’ll at least have Minerva’s match against Jordan Majors to look forward to. That’s later on, but for now, he can only grovel at Minerva’s feet while Hudson basks in his victory.”

The referee throws Hudson’s arm up into the air. Evans mutters something to Hudson as Hudson nods and looks out at the cheering crowd.

Backstage, Bison Jones is shown walking out from his locker room, holding the SCW Television Championship with Anastasia Smirnov carrying his World Tag Team Championship.

Bison: “Let’s just hope he forgets.”

Anastasia: “Darling. He won’t. We just-“

Bison and Anastasia stop as Kimberly Williams stands in front of them with a wide smile on her face.

Bison: “Uh…aren’t we facing your sister in a moment?”

Anastasia: “Just go. She’s probably going to try and stab us or something.”

Bison and Anastasia turn to go, but Kim stops them.

Kim: “Wait!”

Kim looks at them.

Kim: “Wait….I am here to offer a solution to our problems!”

Bison: “Our?”

Kim sighs.

Kim: “Apparently, I need to take things a bit more seriously according to Jessica. With this being a big match, the TV Title…we want your tag titles…I’m not allowed to flash the Lizard Championship around…and well, Adam…you know….”

Kim looks around.

Kim: “He’s not passed out drunk, is he?”

Anastasia: “Not yet.”

Kim: “Oh good! This will work! Just bring him to the tunnel. I have a plan! You and Jessica can have your match. See you out there!”

Kim turns and skips off as Bison looks at Anastasia.

Bison: “Should we…”

Anastasia: “If anyone can actually contain him…maybe her?”

Bison sighs.

Bison: “Fine.”

The two head back to their locker room.

Sharper: “Jessica Lasiewicz challenges Bison Jones for the Television Championship, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jordan Majors walking into the building, with her gear over her shoulder. We then see the End of the Year Open Invitational Winner run up behind her and grabs her bag.

Jordan: “Hey!”

Vihaan: “No…Miss Jordan! I will carry it!”

Jordan: “I told you that I’m fine.”

Vihaan: “No, no. I’m here to protect you. You told me how that Minnie Mouse girl is dangerous. I will make sure she won’t come close to you.”

Jordan: “Vihaan, it’s Minerva. And we have a match later.”

Vihaan: “And I will protect you. Now give me that.”

Jordan: “You’re really trying for that five star rating, aren’t you?”

Vihaan: “Of course, Miss Jordan. Now…”

Vihaan takes her bags.

Vihaan: “Plus, this is an opportunity to get scouting. As a defending battle royal champion, I need to make sure that I hold onto my title.”

Jordan: “It’s not the same-“

Vihaan: “Of course. With all of the wrestlers. I will kick their ass. Except yours. And Cookie-“

Jordan: “Well I hope not. She’s not in it.”

Vihaan: “But is trying to be the host. I drove you both here. I know!”

Jordan: “Okay, okay. Let’s just get to the locker room.”

Vihaan: “Of course! Come on! Come on!”

Vihaan and Jordan head off as the scene cuts to the ring.

Jessica Lasiewicz vs. Bison Jones

SCW Television Championship

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall… and it is for the SCW Television Championship, introducing first… the challenger.”

"Unleashed" by Epica begins to play over the PA system. The Global Tron flashes to life as the phrase “The Archangel” appears on the screen followed by the name "Jessica Lasiewicz.” Jessica Jones steps out onto the stage. Two huge pyrotechnic shots go off behind her as she raises her arms high into the air.

Phillips: “From Krakow, Poland but now residing in Boston, Massachusetts, “The Archangel” Jessica Lasiewicz!”

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

Sharper: “Jessica asked for this match, knowing not only is this is a big opportunity for her singles career here in Supreme Championship Wrestling, but also a win over one half of the SCW Tag Team Champions will put Vengeance in a good spot in the rankings.”

Knots: “She is alone, without Kim, but I think Kim said she has a idea.”

Sharper: “She has a lot of ideas, not all are good.”

Knots: “We just have to wait to see if it’s a genius plan or another one of her insane games.”

Sharper: “Either way, Jessica is locked in, look at the intensity in her eyes.”

Oh, father, tell me, do we get what we deserve?

Oh, we get what we deserve.

The opening lyrics shot out into the crowd, gathering rumbling of a commotion from the crowd. The lights had shut loudly off to cast the darkness with a single bright white strobe light flashing from the stage. The shadow of a huge man can be seen close to the light. Few more shadows join him.

And way down we go-o-o-o-o

Way down we go-o-o-o-o

Say way down we go

Way down we go

Now bright white lights illuminate the stage, where we are now able to see Bison Jones standing there. Joined by Anastasia, Bison stands there, looking out at the crowd with a serious glare. The SCW Tag Team Championship is tossed over one shoulder, the SCW Television title on the other. He starts to move slowly down the ramp.

Oh, you let your feet run wild

Time has come as we all oh, go down

Yeah, but for the fall, my

Do you dare to look him right in the eyes?

He stops in front of the ring, staring at it. Anastasia cheers him on with clapping. Bison Jones slowly walks up the ring steps and stops out on the apron. He raises one arm high up in the air before climbing up and over the top rope.

Oh, 'cause they will run you down, down 'til the dark

Yes, and they will run you down, down 'til you fall

And they will run you down, down 'til you go

Yeah, 'til you can't crawl no more

And way down we go-o-o-o-o

Inside of the ring, he thrusts both title belts up high with either hand. He then turns to the referee where he hands them both for safe keeping. He walks over to one side of the ring, where he steps up on the middle rope and keeps his fist up high. He then goes to the opposite and does the same.

Phillips: “And the defending SCW Television Champion, one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, weighing in tonight at a mighty 280 pounds, from the Motor City, BIG… BAD… Bison Jones!”

Sharper: “Bison couldn’t have had an even more impressive singles debut, dethroning Christy Matthews to earn the SCW TV Title.”

Knots: “And he beat her clean, right in the center of the ring. She might have been elusive for most the match, but Bison caught her with the 187 and it was all over then.”

Sharper: “What is this?”

A few members of the ring crew roll out two people in Hannibal Lecter restraints. The two people were Adam Allocco and Kimberly Williams. Adam seems to be struggling against the restraints but Kim is humming a tune while they are placed at the bottom of the ramp.

Sharper: “Kimberly seemed to have made this match a bit more fair. Either competitor’s tag team partner is now canceled out of the equation.”

Knots: “No one trusts Adam, and for good reason.”

Bison sees Adam in his predicament and chokes out a laugh. Jessica has a face palm. The bell rings and their attention returns to each other. Bison doesn’t delay, he marches towards Jessica. Jessica backpedals, risking getting caught in a corner. Bison goes to grab her with his big arms, but Jessica ducks and rolls underneath. She shoots a kick to Bison’s knee. She shoots another kick. Bison turns, grimacing at the attacks. Jessica keeps out of his reach. Bison approaches again, Jessica this time runs underneath his attempt to grapple, runs back off the ropes and dives for that knee. Bison stumbles forward. He catches the top rope and grabs at his knee.

Sharper: “Jessica is picking up where Christy Matthews left off last week, targeting that right knee of Bison, trying to take his legs right out from underneath the big man.”

Knots: “You don’t know how much damage and swelling that knee has. It might have had a week to heal but Bison isn’t a spring chicken, is he?”

Sharper: “Just think of how laborious it becomes to get out of bed after 40. Now imagine getting out of bed with an ailing knee.”

Again Jessica comes in with a loud kick to Bison’s knee. Bison swats at her but she leaps back. She seems focused on keeping her distance, attack and run strategy. Bison turns Jessica backpedals into the ropes on the opposite side. Bison runs towards her, shoulder lowered and leading the way but Jessica trips the man up, going lower than him, catching his feet up with the drop toe hold. Bison falls into the middle rope. Jessica doesn’t hesitate, she starts up running again before coming back in with a big double stomp on the back of Bison as his throat goes right into the middle rope.

Sharper: “Jessica gets Bison off his feet. He’s up on that middle rope.”

Knots: “Now she’s using all her weight in trying to choke Bison against the middle rope. You know Jessica, she’s ruthless once that bell rings. Take no prisoners.”

Sharper: “And I think she’s wise enough to know that it might only take one move from Bison to end this match. He’s destructive with his power.”

Jessica pulls back right before the referee reaches four in his count. Bison grabs the top rope to reclaim his feet. Jessica again strikes, this time from behind, with a loud kick to that right knee. Bison turns, holding his knee. Jessica punches him right in the throat. Bison chokes. Jessica grabs his arm, pulls him in with a boot to the gut. She pushes him into a bending position and back steps into the nearby ropes. Scissors kick knocks him down on his hands and knees. Jessica returns to the ropes again this time with a stiff kick to Bison’s skull but he remains on his hands and knees, absorbing the hit completely.

Sharper: “Jessica is succeeding in knocking Bison down. She’s not letting up. He’s taking the blunt of all those strikes.”

Knots: “This match sees Jessica in the drivers’ seat, being successful in her tactics. I can’t believe how she’s grinded a big man like Bison down so quickly!”

Sharper: “Maybe that knee is bothering Bison still.”

Jessica takes his arms and wraps her body around for a triangle choke. Immediately, Bison thrusts his hand down onto her throat. He stands, Jessica still attached. He waves her about, her legs slipping from his tree trunk arm. Now dangling, Bison lifts her up even high and buries Jessica into the mat with a chokeslam. Bison kneels down on Jessica’s chest.

Knots: “She went for that choke but Bison was not having any of that!”

Sharper: “Chokeslam! Now pin! This could be over already!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “And Jessica manages to slip out from underneath Bison’s knee to get her shoulder up.”

Knots: “Close call for Jessica here.”

Jessica rolls over on her hands and knees, holding her throat. Bison walks over, swings a kick to her side and she is knocked across the ring. She keeps rolling underneath the ropes. Bison pursues but she stretches out on the apron. Bison is forced to lean over the ropes and reach down, and there is where she punches him right in the face. Jessica stands, she leaps up, catching Bison with a knee. She then rolls over him, going for a sunset flip but Bison doesn’t play along. Instead he drops on his ass, right onto her chest.

Sharper: “Jessica gets in a few good hits but again Bison uses his weight advantage to shut her down. Referee notices the shoulders are down!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Again, Jessica manages to squeeze her way to freedom. Everytime Bison catches Jessica in such poor positioning, she’s having to become exhausted trying to escape.”

Knots: “These kicks out are definitely the equivalent of powerlifting when you’re dealing with a man of Bison’s structure.”

Jessica begins to crawl away, Bison engages in a slow pursuit. Jessica reaches the far corner, scrambling to her feet. Bison hurries in but gets another but turnbuckle as Jessica dives out of the way. Bison turns and there’s a dropkick to seat him in the turnbuckle. Jessica backs up and comes in again, this time with a leg lariat that catches him in the chest. She swings an elbow back in Bison’s face. Bison grabs her by the shoulder and just shoves her backwards but she rolls, finding her feet quickly. Bison stampedes towards her and again, she catches him with a drop toe hold. He’s on his hands and knees and Jessica backpedals into the rope. This time she leaps and double stomp the back of his head against the canvas.

Sharper: “Jessica finding a way of tripping Bison up again. She’s showing off her incredible stamina, taking advantage of every opportunity to get Bison down on the canvas.”

Knots: “If there is one thing you can count on from Jessica, there is incredible effort on her part.”

Sharper: “And not to distract us from this hard fought match in the ring, we’re seeing Autumn Valentine strolling down to the ring.”

Knots: “Her and Ace Marshall, presented by Lexi Chapel, are challenging the Golden Boys for the Tag Team Titles!”

Autumn pops up in front of Adam. Adam’s eyes widen, knowing the enemy is here and he is helpless. Autumn waves at him, before going to the backside. Anastasia sees this and grabs Autumn by the shoulder. Autumn grabs her, drills her with a Pink Whisper on the outside. Autumn pops back up, looking very satisfied at her dirty work. Now free to do whatever, Autumn begins to roll Adam up the ramp.

Sharper: “Autumn Valentine is taking Adam for a spin!”

Knots: “Adam is scared shitless! Look at him!”

Sharper: “I would be too… and things aren’t boding well for the other half of the Golden Boys in the ring. Jessica is lining up her shot, waiting for Bison to stand. She’s looking to close this match out with a win!”

Jessica launches herself forward when Bison stands for a Our Lady Peace, but Bison steamrolls past the kick, hitting Jessica with his shoulder and sending her hard down onto the canvas. Bison however notices Anastasia down on the outside and Adam missing. He looks up, locating Adam, who is on the stage now. Autumn pushes away the ring crew trying to stop her and she runs towards the edge of the ramp. She launches the restrained Adam off the side of the ramp, showing air before he comes crashing down on set aside equipment, including some cardboard boxes.

Sharper: “Oh my god! Autumn might have killed Adam right before our very eyes!”

Knots: “He’s alive! You can hear his groaning!”

Sharper: “Bison can’t hear him from where he is at and he looks genuinely concerned for his partner!”

Bison leans up on the rope to get a better look. While he’s a distracted, Jessica climbs up onto the top rope. From there she blindsides Bison with a missile toe dropkick. Bison goes down, but he starts to force his way up again. Jessica backpedals into the ropes and comes again with the Our Lady Peace, this time connecting. She falls onto Bison.

Sharper: “Our Lady Peace lands this time!”

Knots: “Jessica might have just stolen this win!”

1…

2…

Bison shoves her aside. He sits up now, a very foul look to his face. Jessica scrambles to her feet. She kicks Bison in the chest. She kicks him a second time but he catches her leg. She tries to pull it free but can’t. Bison stands, holding her leg. With her other hand, he thrusts forward, grabbing her by the neck. Jessica boots him in the midsection, tries to pry herself free from Bison’s grasp. Bison tosses her right into the turnbuckle. She bounces back and he’s takes her off her feet with a discus clothesline. Jessica hits the canvas hard but bounces back up, in a daze but this time Bison pushers her down in a bent over position before lifting her up. The crowd reacts to the height Bison lifts her up.

Sharper: “The 187!”

Knots: “Bison caught Jessica!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “And again, Bison Jones showing off his immense strength, burying Jessica into the canvas with that 187 but his concern is elsewhere.”

Bison doesn’t revel in his victory, instead he hurries to climb out of the ring and up the ramp. Autumn Valentine, seeing Bison on his way, skidaddles behind the curtains. Seeing Autumn gone, he helps Anastasia, who is holding her neck area.

Sharper: “Autumn achieving what she wanted to. Hurting Adam and Anastasia in the process.”

Knots: “She might have made an enemy out of Bison now.”

Phillips: “The winner of the match, and still the SCW Television Champion, Big… Bad… Bison Jones!”

Bison continues up the ramp, leaving his title belts behind. The ring crew fish Adam out from the wreckage, freeing him from the restraints. He’s crying out in pain, holding his neck area as well.

Sharper: “Adam’s alive but he is holding that neck. Autumn her both Anastasia and Adam’s neck in this attack.”

Knots: “Are we pretending that Adam doesn’t have a wet spot on his pants?”

Sharper: “Oh my, Autumn scared Adam enough with that flight that he pissed himself!”

The camera focuses on the ring crew as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster is backstage at the SCW interview area with Lexy Chapel and Ace Marshall.

Jaina: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I’m Jaina Lancaster and I’m here with Lexy Chapel and her client, Ace Marshall.”

Lexy: “Damn right. Just client. Only client. TOTALLY client!”

Jaina: “Uh…okay…where’s Autumn or Kat…”

Ace: “Well Autumn…she needed to cool down after being near me, so…”

Ace smirks.

Jaina: “And Kat?”

Lexy: “Getting ready for her match. Duh! I mean…I should be too. Gotta show my dad up, but uh….you have us here. So there! Number one contenders too!”

Jaina: “There’s that, but also these promotional materials we’re seeing.”

Ace: “LexyCorp is going to rule the world! Don’t you understand that?!”

Lexy: “Exactly. We’re the symbol for excellence in this sport, dummy. Don’t you see that….okay, not yet. They don’t hold gold yet, but it’ll happen. Taking Hold of the Flame. Right there!”

???: “Excellence. Well, we may want to talk about that.”

Lexy and Ace turn as Shilo Valiant walks over to the duo. Jaina backs up, still holding her microphone up.

Shilo: “I mean you still took my money in my little fun, but that blew up in your face. I thought you were professionals.”

Ace: “You promoted us that way?”

Lexy: “We soooo are professionals. We are the symbols of professionalism!”

Shilo: “So excellence or professionalism?”

Lexy: “Both!”

Shilo: “Oh, well then. I guess this is pretty straight-forward because I still heard that blonde hyena talking about me even though she walked right in it and well…you still have my money. And well, Ace, I’ve heard you know Holly.”

Ace: “How does one know Holly? I mean…I’m sure half the roster knows Holly in some way.”

Lexy: “Do you know Holly, Ace?”

Ace: “Well uh-“

Shilo: “Okay. I’m going to do this, this way.”

Shilo then reaches up and grabs Ace. Lexy yells out.

Lexy: “Hey! Get off him! I-uh---Autumn won’t be happy!”

Ace tries to fight, but Shilo knees him in the ribs before running him over and throwing him over a storage crate. Ace rolls over and gets up and Shilo kicks him in the ribs before dragging him over by the head in a headlock. Shilo then knees him again before dragging him over to a table and quickly wipes the top of it off.

Ace: “Oh no! Get off! GET OFF!”

Shilo: “So, Ace, you’re going to convince Lexy to make good on this for me, right?”

Ace: “Whoa-wait…uh, I-“

Shilo then pushes him back, but Ace tries to go for a hard right, but Shilo ducks and hooks his head and arm and locks in the L.O.L. The crowd roars a bit as Ace struggles.

Shilo: “Agree or I’m putting you through this table!”

Ace: “Wait…wait!”

Shilo hoists him up.

Ace: “Wait! OKAY!”

Shilo then shrugs.

Shilo: “You trust me? Hehehehe!”

Shilo then hoists him up again and Ace yells out, but Shilo lets go and throws him forward. Ace lands on his feet and rolls over as Lexy runs over to check on him. Shilo then backs up.

Shilo: “Make my money worth it or next time, I will put you through a table. Lots of them! You go through them well and you know me and entertainment!”

Ace turns to Shilo, coughing a bit as Shilo smiles and walks off. Lexy checks on Ace as we cut away.

Sharper: “Looks like Shilo Valiant having some fun at everyone’s expense, including Ace Marshall and Lexy Chapel.”

Knots: “He’s having Ace go after Holly Adams now. Oh that’s going to go well. If not, at least someone will go through a table!”

Sharper: “Sounds like it! Meanwhile, in the ring, well…let’s just go to Jessica Winters. Jessica!”

The scene cuts to the ring where “Sweet But Psycho” by Ava Max plays in the background and we see Katie Steward standing in the middle of the ring, wearing a flowing robe. TJ Johnson stands with her, talking to her. We also see a bench press and also a rack of weights including a jump rope. Photographers can be seen at ringside. Jessica Winters nods.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam-“

TJ Johnson then steps over and takes the microphone.

TJ: “Thank you Jessica and welcome to the public workout for YOUR Goddess and Queen, Katie Steward!”

The crowd roars. Jessica looks at TJ as TJ turns to her.

TJ: “Hey, you’ll get your microphone back. Just you weren’t going to give this the hype it deserves. People thinking that Lexy Chapel is all great. Lexy’s Angels. Team Desire is the original great group with me behind it!”

The crowd boos as Katie turns to TJ and says something to him. He calms down.

TJ: “Sorry…sorry…I forgot that we’re here for something MORE important. That’s because tonight you are all going to understand why this year, 2021, the year of our Goddess, will be the year a Steward wins the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. Tonight, you will witness Katie Steward’s public workout!”

The crowd boos as TJ turns and looks at Katie, applauding. Katie just smiles and poses.

TJ: “Now, Jessica…you can take over and you know how much of an honour this is! You’ve been around long enough!”

TJ hands the microphone to Jessica Winters who looks around and nods.

Jessica: “Uh…thank you I guess. I suppose at this point, I turn it over to you Katie. You’ve decided to host this public workout and we see some weights and a jump rope and I assume you’ll have a bit of a showcase to show how you’re doing.”

Katie turns to Jessica.

Katie: “Excuse me?”

Jessica: “Lift a few weights. Jump some rope. I assume we have these photographers at ringside to catalogue it. Get people interested in your approach for the battle royal.”

Katie: “I’m going to do nothing of the sort.”

Jessica: “So you’re out here in a flowing dress…for photos?”

Katie: “Naturally. Everyone wants to take a picture of their queen. That’s a given.”

Jessica: “I should’ve guessed you wouldn’t have workout gear or something like that.”

Katie: “Ugh, why would I workout? I mean while I have been pitched a product line that would’ve been perfect – Born to Look Like a Goddess – that’s the thing that you and so many others need to understand. A Steward is already royalty! A Steward is already a Goddess. And a Steward is always ready.”

Katie looks at Jessica before turning to the crowd.

Katie: “Go back in Taking Hold of the Flame lore. I have had more top ten finishes than anyone. I thrive. And so tonight is about reminding everyone of that exactly. See, you’ve been witnessing someone who has always been different from everyone. For a variety of reasons. Beauty, skill, status, deity. And you’ve never appreciated it. But this year, you will. Right now, you will. All of these items, we’ll see people use them in their run-up. A Steward won’t need it. Plain and simple. They will enter and overcome! Just like that!”

The crowd boos as Jessica pauses a moment and turns to Katie.

Jessica: “Putting aside the lack of a need to train…you keep saying ‘A Steward.’ Are you not entering the Taking Hold of the Flame? Could we finally see the return of Maddy or Gigi?”

Katie turns to Jessica.

Katie: “Anything is possible, Jessica. And SCW needs a bit more royalty, grace, and divine inspiration.”

Jessica: “Are you sure this isn’t just another attempt to revitalize your career though, and the Steward name? You were trying to mimick Ricky James’s rhetoric a few weeks ago and we’ve seen you try to build your production company-“

TJ steps in and stops Jessica, taking the microphone from her.

TJ: “Enough! We’re not going to listen to your slander and lies and accusations! Katie Steward is an original, an OG. And that’s why she doesn’t need to waste her time with all this in the ring. Why she is one of the greatest! In fact, everyone in the back can appreciate this donation of items to help them in their quest, but it won’t be enough. The Steward Dynasty continues at Taking Hold of the Flame. Now leave this ring so Katie Steward can reflect that greatness for all of you!”

Jessica sighs and backs up as TJ keeps shooing her out of the ring. Jessica backs up and exits the ring. TJ then turns around and looks at Katie Steward, bringing the microphone to his mouth.

TJ: “Your Queen, Katie Steward!”

The crowd boos as Katie Steward smiles and extends her arms, posing for the photographers at ringside. They take a series of photos as “Sweet But Psycho” plays throughout the arena.

Sharper: “Guess this public workout is nothing more than an ego rub.”

Knots: “Are we shocked? It’s Katie Steward!”

Katie keeps posing before suddenly Nickelback’s “Something In Your Mouth” hit’s over the P. A System. The crowd roars as Katie turns her head to the entrance way, looking at the stage annoyed as we see Cookie Dreams running out from the back and looking around. The crowd cheers as we notice she’s wearing a Taking Hold of the Flame t-shirt. She then looks around and starts to run to the ring. She then reaches the ring and runs up the steel steps. She walks up them and into the ring. She then steps forward as Katie turns to Jessica and TJ. TJ walks over and Cookie just grabs him and hugs him before grabbing the microphone and turning and looking at Katie.

Cookie: “Oh my goodness. It’s happening! It’s happening!”

Sharper: “What’s happening?”

Cookie: “I am YET AGAIN, your official host for Taking Hold of the Flame. And Katie, totally cool you’re doing a public workout. I figured this would be the perfect place to announce it. But it’s going to be the bestest Taking Hold of the Flame. EXPLODING with greatness!”

Cookie turns and flips the microphone up in the air. TJ catches it as Katie turns and heads over to Cookie as Cookie steps over to the ropes and Katie swings, but Cookie, completely oblivious, ducks under and to the floor. She then starts to run around the ring, high-fiving fans in excitement. Katie looks at her, fuming.

Sharper: “Cookie Dreams is the official host I guess!”

Knots: “And she’s over the moon!”

Knots reaches out and even gets a high-five as Cookie runs around the ring and then stops at the end by the rampway before turning and running in the opposite direction and around the ring, high-fiving Knots again. Katie keeps fuming in the ring.

“The Old Me” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Selena Frost vs. Holly Adams comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Next, Selena Frost will look for a measure of revenge against Holly Adams, next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Selena Frost vs. Holly Adams

BELIEVE IT!

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

Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her front hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward, her back arm lifted behind her to the sky. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground, causing a crack like ice to form and sprint down the ramp and towards the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, accompanied by Deanna Frost, from Nome, Alaska, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Reaching the ring, Selena slides under the ropes to enter it. She gets up and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal. She looks around as the crowd roars. Deanna Frost walks around the ring, settling in Selena’s corner.

Sharper: “Selena Frost will have revenge on her mind. But she needs to focus on the bigger picture. Holly and Asher Hayes will be issues also when she challenges Cid Turner for the SCW World Championship at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Knots: “Yeah, but it’ll feel good right. To knock Holly down? Come on!”

Yes Bitch

SLAY

"W Face," By Kumi Koda kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp. Holly poses with her hand on her hip and her other hand high in the air as she pageant waves to the booing crowd. Asher Hayes walks out from the back holding his fake SCW World Championship.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Asher Hayes, from Los Angeles, California, she is Holly Adams!”

Holly starts her walk down to the ring, continuing her pageant wave, with a large smile on her face as the crowd continues to jeer. She stops halfway down the ramp and puts both hands on her chest thanking a fan for their "adoration," for her. She smiles before continuing down the ramp. She walks to the other side of the ramp, pretending to put her hands out to high five and immediately pulls them away and goes back to pageant waving. Asher Hayes walks after her, smiling.

As she comes around the corner, she hops up onto the ring apron. Holly starts to sing along with her theme song, looking directly into the camera closest to her. She gives a million-dollar smile before putting her hand on the camera and pushing it away and she gets into the ring. Holly then grabs the top rope, bends down, and then snaps back quickly, flipping her blonde hair over her head, smiling brightly for the cameras. As she takes her place in the ring, she starts her pageant wave once again as her music dies down. Asher heads to her corner.

Sharper: “Holly Adams her usual self-absorbed self.”

Knots: “You wonder if she’ll be looking over her shoulder. Ace Marshall may come for her. I think he fears tables more than her!”

Sharper: “Who knows what to expect here.”

The bell sounds and Selena starts to head after Holly. Holly backs up and exits the ring, dropping down to the floor. She backs up. (1) Asher steps over and stands in front of her as Selena climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and looks down on her. (2) Selena steps down and walks back as Holly walks around the ring. Asher walks with her. (3) Holly then walks over to the ring, grabbing the ropes and entering the ring. Selena turns and heads after her. Holly steps back and backs up. (1) She snaps at the official as Selena backs up.

Sharper: “Holly making sure Selena has to wait to get her hands on her.”

Knots: “How bright is that though? Selena’s already motivated to go after her.”

Holly looks around and then starts to head around the ring. Deanna watches. (2) Holly heads around, smiling before extending her arm. Selena turns and steps through the ropes, dropping down to the floor. (1) Holly turns and rolls into the ring quickly. Selena turns and rolls in after. Holly runs over, stomping Selena in the back. She stomps her again and again, the crowd booing. Selena rolls over and moving to the corner before Holly stomps her again and again before choking her with her boot.

Holly steps off and walks around the ring. She smiles before Selena starts to get up. Holly runs at her and Selena runs out with a clothesline. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Selena out with a hell of a clothesline and down goes Holly!”

Knots: “Took her head off. And she can’t pageant wave that off!”

Holly rolls over and gets up and Selena kicks her in the ribs. Holly falls to the ropes. Selena grabs her and whips her across the ring. Holly bounces off and Selena hits a back elbow. Holly hits the mat and pops up. She turns and Selena dropkicks her down. Selena goes for the pin.

Holly kicks out. Selena then dives onto her, hammering away on her as the crowd cheers. Selena gets a few shots in before Holly rolls over to the ropes and then slides to the floor. She backs up as the crowd boos a bit. Selena reaches out for her, but she jukes back. Asher walks over and grabs her, pulling her away, but Holly spins out of his embrace and walks around the ring. (1) Selena gets up and glares at Asher who snaps back at her. Selena turns back to Holly. (2) Holly walks around the ring as the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Again, Holly to the floor. Getting distance from Selena!”

Knots: “She’s just pissing her off. This is life coaching in action. At some point, a life coach just pisses you off. I guess she’s making Selena face this!”

Selena continues to follow Holly. (3) Holly walks around the ring and then Selena turns and runs across the ring. Holly looks at her and then stops before pulling Asher in front of where Selena would dive, but Selena stops. She then turns and runs over and dives through the ropes. Holly tries to walk around, but Selena grabs her and forearms her in the jaw. (1) The crowd roars. She forearms her again before spinning her around and rolling her into the ring. Selena slides in after. Holly starts to get up and Selena runs at her and hits a spinning heel kick. She then follows up with a pin.

Holly kicks out. Both get up and Selena kicks her in the ribs and then hits a shoot kick to the chest. Holly falls to the ropes. Selena grabs her and whips her across. Holly bounces off and Selena goes for a spinning kick. Holly ducks and stops. She then kicks Selena in the ribs before snapmaring her down. Holly then kicks her in the back before running behind her. She bounces off the ropes and runs along the back of Selena before bouncing off the other side and hitting a dropkick to the face of Selena. Selena falls back and Holly goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. She rolls over and Holly grabs her in a reverse chinlock. She pulls back and looks around. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Holly now trying to slow this down. Control everything. Chinlock here. It’s simple, but effective.”

Knots: “Yeah, but she’s hoping that it’s going to do a lot more. Selena is a lot less scary in this one if she’s struggling to stay conscious!”

Holly pulls back as Selena reaches around and starts to stir. She starts to get up and Holly gets up with her. She looks around and Selena gets to her knees and Holly lets go and elbows her in the back of the head and then again before throwing her down with a mat slam. Holly walks around. Selena rolls over. Holly then turns and watches her before running into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a spin kick, but Selena ducks. Holly stops and turns around and Selena kicks her in the ribs, wrenches her arm and hits the Paydirt. The crowd roars. Selena goes for the pin.

Holly kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up and Asher then reaches out and pulls Holly out of the ring to protect her. The crowd boos as Holly moves to the floor. She turns to Asher, first embracing him, before pushing away.

Sharper: “Asher pulling Holly out to save her.”

Knots: “They’re just toying with Selena!”

Selena looks up and looks around as Holly walks around the ring again. (1) Selena rolls to the floor. The crowd roars. (1) She starts to head after Asher and Holly. Asher backs up, putting his hands up. (2) Holly turns and tells her to stand back. Selena runs over and nails Asher with a hard right. (3) Holly backs up and turns and runs around the ring. She bolts for Deanna. (4) Selena heads around and Deanna turns and gets her hands up. The crowd roars. (5) Deanna stands her ground as Holly looks around. Selena heads around, flanking her on the opposite side. (6) The crowd roars. Holly looks back at Selena and then Deanna. (7) She then turns and tells Deanna to throw a punch at her. The crowd roars. (8) Selena runs over and grabs Holly, but Holly ducks down and manages to flip Selena over. (9) Holly gets up and staggers over to the steel steps, spinning around them and rejoining Asher who is back up, holding his jaw. (10) The crowd boos as the bell sounds. Selena turns and rolls into the ring. She gets up as Holly backs up and looks at Asher and then the ring.

Phillips: “Fans, this match is a d-“

Sharper: “Holly Adams happy to get out of here. Dodging a bullet there.”

Knots: “Selena meanwhile isn’t happy about this!”

Selena drops down to the floor and grabs the microphone from Phillips before he can say anything more. Selena turns.

Selena: “Are you really going to run again, Holly? After you attacked Deanna and Asher Hayes needed to attack me from behind. He keeps saying he’s a champion, but I see nothing but a cheap knockoff to show that. And well, I thought you were going to stop me for Cid!”

The crowd roars as Holly and Asher turn to the ring. Selena Frost pulls herself onto the apron and then enters the ring. She steps forward.

Holly: “He’s going to kick your ass!”

Selena: “Well I’m right here and I thought you two were his friends. So worried about his title. Well, you have a chance to stop me right now. Before we get to Taking Hold of the Flame. So Holly, you know what…even bring Asher along. We have unfinished business too. You both against me.”

Holly: “Really?”

Holly steps forward as Asher looks around before mouthing “but I’m not in my gear.”

Selena: “And I’ll make sure we can get some revenge. Deanna may not be a wrestler, but she’s learned a few things in her time away. And damn it, we’re going to send a message tonight! So what do you say?”

Holly turns to Asher, just looking at him with a smirk. She turns back and nods. She steps back as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Deanna and Selena against Asher and Holly?”

Knots: “Looks like it and Asher Hayes may not be ready for it, but Deanna’s not a wrestler!”

Asher starts to undo his cuffs as he steps forward. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Well this match, it’s going to happen. I assume Demitra is going to approve it. We’re waiting on the boss. But we’ll find out what’s going to happen, when we return, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Asher Hayes in his shirt and jeans, kicking Selena in the corner.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. The tag match has been approved as Asher Hayes and Holly Adams are teaming up to face Selena Frost and Deanna Frost here on Breakdown!”

Knots: “And Selena may have to go solo. Asher Hayes may not be in his gear, but he’s going to town.”

Hayes kicks Selena again and again before grabbing her and whipping her across to the neutral corner. Hayes runs after and Selena gets a boot up. The crowd roars. Hayes staggers back and Selena steps out and shoot kick him in the chest. He staggers. Selena shoot kicks him again. Hayes staggers again and Selena goes for a jumping back kick to the jaw, but Hayes dodges and Selena lands on her feet and Asher hoists her up and hits a back suplex. He rolls over and tags in Holly. Holly enters the ring and walks over and looks at Selena as she gets up, kicking her in the ribs.

Sharper: “Asher setting Selena up. Holly kicking her over.”

Knots: “Making sure to get all of that kick. And almost wanting Selena to tag in Deanna early.”

Sharper: “Deanna not a trained wrestler, so I’m surprised Selena would go for this, but then again, she said that she’s learned a few tricks.”

Selena rolls over. She starts to get up and Holly hits a shoot kick of her own, nailing Selena in the chest. She falls back. Selena rolls over and moves to the corner. Holly follows up and stomps her in the chest. Selena rolls over to the corner. Holly starts to choke her with her boot.

Holly steps off and walks around the ring, taunting the crowd. Selena starts to pull herself up and Holly walks over and grabs her and pulls her up before running out with a running facebuster. She rolls her over and goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Holly takes Selena down and it’s been all A/C Blondtourage Unit. Whatever you want to call them.”

Knots: “You wonder if Cid is watching this from afar. I don’t know what to think here.”

Selena turns and starts to get up. Holly clubs her in the back and then again before turning and tagging in Asher. Asher enters the ring and steps up and kicks her in the ribs. Holly exits as Asher then takes off his shirt and then wraps it around the throat of Selena, choking her.

He lets go and Selena falls forward, the shirt falling with her. Asher turns as the official reprimands him. Deanna looks on as Selena starts to get up. Asher then turns back to Selena and Selena throws the shirt in his face. Asher turns and Selena runs over and forearms him in the jaw and then again and again. Asher throws the shirt down before Selena hits a kick to the ribs and then snapmares him over. Selena hits a dropkick to the back of the head. Asher rolls over. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Selena fighting back. Hard dropkick and Hayes getting a wake up call.”

Knots: “May not have been ready to fight, but he’s going to fight. And he’s finding that out now!”

Asher slowly gets up, holding the back of his head and staggering to the corner. Selena runs over and jumps up and hits a dropkick to the back of the heads. Asher falls over and down to the mat. Selena gets up and jumps to the middle rope before diving back with a springboard frog splash. She hooks the leg.

Hayes kicks out. Hayes rolls over and gets up and turns to Selena and Selena hits a dropkick, knocking Hayes into the corner with Holly. Holly tags herself in. She enters and runs at Selena and clotheslines her down. Selena rolls over. She gets up and Holly goes to spear her, driving her into the corner. Holly rears back and spears her once and then again before stepping back and then going a third time. Selena gets a knee up.

Sharper: “Holly went in one too many times. Selena got that knee up!”

Knots: “Holly’s dazed. For once, she’s not talking1”

Selena then steps up and knees her again in the ribs. Holly staggers back and Selena jumps to the middle rope and twists in the air, hitting a scissors kick to the back of Holly’s head. The crowd roars. Selena crawls over and hooks the leg.

Holly kicks out. Both women get up and Selena hits a back elbow. Holly falls to the ropes. Selena kicks her in the ribs and fires her off. Holly bounces off and jumps up, but Selena catches her and hits a flapjack. Holly pops up and staggers forward to the ropes. She turns back and Selena backs up and goes for a clothesline. Holly ducks and spins around and rolls her up with a school boy.

Asher moves around, but Selena kicks out and sends Holly into Asher. The crowd roars. Asher falls to the mat and rolls over. As he does, we see Ace Marshall step out from the back, only to be grabbed by Lexy Chapel. Lexy says something before Ace Marshall undoes his shirt and starts to peel it off. He then jogs down to the ring. Lexy takes the shirt and looks at it before violently throwing it down, looking around.

Sharper: “Asher knocked to the floor. Ace Marshall now out here!”

Knots: “What is he doing? Lexy had him get rid of his shirt!”

Ace jogs down as Selena takes Holly over and into an inside cradle.

Holly kicks out. Both get up and Holly runs at Selena and Selena jumps up and frankensteiners her through the ropes to the floor. Holly hits the floor and rolls over. Asher stirs as we see Ace Marshall running around the ring as Selena gets up and the official counts Holly.(1) Ace then runs over and Asher staggers over to the steel steps. Ace throws him down again and spins around the steps, dropping down to the mat. (2) Demitra notices this and Selena gets up and looks at them. Holly starts to get up and Selena turns and runs over to the ropes and dives through them, taking down both Ace and Asher. The crowd erupts in cheers. Holly spins away and then turns and rolls into the ring. She backs way from the ropes. The crowd roars as Deanna enters the ring. Selena stirs. (1) Holly gets up and turns and Deanna runs at Holly and spears her down. The crowd erupts in cheers. Holly holds her ribs in pain.

Sharper: “Selena takes down Asher and Ace!”

Knots: “Why not! Get both!”

Sharper: “Holly in the ring! Look! It’s Deanna!”

Knots: “Turn around Holly!”

Sharper: “Huge spear! Deanna takes down Holly!”

The crowd roars as Deanna gets up and stands over Holly as Selena slowly gets up on the floor. The official looks around as we then see Cid Turner running out from the back. The crowd roars before some boo as Cid Turner runs over to the ropes and rolls into the ring. Deanna turns and runs at him and Cid yelps before rolling over and moving to the adjacent ropes and rolls to the floor. The official turns and Holly then turns and starts to get up before seeing Selena and then Cid with Deanna turning and pointing to him.

Deanna: “Your title…it’s going to be Selena’s!”

Cid backs up, clutching his title. Holly then claps her hands as Deanna backs up and Selena tries to get up, but Ace and Asher both use her to get up and Selena turns and pushes them back as Holly rolls up Deanna and pulls the tights for good measure. The official turns and counts.

Holly lets go as Selena now rolls into the ring and Holly rolls out to the apron, falling over. Cid turns and then gets up, holding his title over his head as Ace backs away from Asher. Asher backs up as Cid stands over him. Cid then starts to pull Asher up, who starts to grab at Cid’s title, presumably thinking it’s his.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Holly Adams and Asher Hayes!”

Holly stumbles up to her feet, holding her arm up as Ace turns and looks at her. Holly points at him as Selena gets up. Deanna gets up too.

Sharper: “A roll-up. Deanna wasn’t even the legal person in the ring. The referee losing control and Cid trying to even help.”

Knots: “Defending Asher! That’s for sure. As Ace came out to go after Holly, we assume!”

Sharper: “Not the result Selena wanted, but one that only proved what we knew. The A/C Blondtourage has no integrity!”

Asher keeps grabbing at Cid’s title as Cid holds it up to keep Ace back. Ace starts to walk around as Holly turns and backs up to the back. The crowd boos Selena shakes her head as Deanna stands up. Selena turns to Cid as Cid turns to her, realizing she’s looking at him. Asher then points to Cid as Cid yells out “Yeah!” holding the title as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Holly Adams standing in the hallway, looking around, before turning back to Asher and Cid as Asher steps forward.

Holly: “Come on! Come on! I don’t want that masked freak finding me.”

Cid: “Look, about the match-“

Asher: “We kicked ass! That’s what! Woooooo!”

Asher throws his arms up.

Holly: “Shhh! We can celebrate, but quieter!”

Asher: “Don’t worry. We’ll deal with them.”

Holly: “Yeah, yeah…”

Cid: “But I think I overstepped. I mean, I helped you win. I got in there. I nearly attacked Deanna-“

Holly: “Yeah. Next time hit her. She doesn’t hit that hard.”

Holly winces, rubbing her ribs.

Asher: “Yeah…don’t bitch out here. It’s Selena and Deanna. Just make sure. Selena’s got those kicks. I remember there was a thing to bad them.”

Cid: “Oh…should I-“

Asher: “Yeah, you should look out. Or hit her with the belt. Remember….don’t [bleep]in lose it. It’s everything. It’s everything WE’ve worked for.”

Cid: “Uh…yeah…totally. So…next time…”

Cid motions, with the title, to hit Selena.”

Holly: “Oh, hun. Yes. But please…give me that. You should practice without the real thing.”

Holly takes the title and heads off as Cid, frazzled, nods.

Cid: “Oh yeah…sure…that’s make sense. Don’t want to hurt the title.”

Holly: “Totally.”

They walk off camera.

The scene switches to another part of the backstage area as Selena Frost stands in front of the camera. Deanna is next to her, hands on her hips.

Selena: “I wish I could say I’m surprised. But you both are as spineless as I figured and Cid…I thought you may be better than that, but I get it…Asher Hayes, your only friend. The song is getting repetitive!”

Selena takes a deep breath.

Selena: “But you can say what you want, celebrate this win, but the fact is that you needed every distraction in the book to do it and I’ve read that book far too many times. I hope you realize I just got out of a war with Infamous….and Cid…they’re much better at it than you three are. So Cid, the question is yours…are you going to do what you’ve proven when you faced Bree or Datura, that one on one, you’re a force to be reckoned with. Or are you going to rely on them. Because either way, I’ve done this before. This was your lucky night. I know Holly’s ribs are going to be hurting. I know Asher’s pride is too. But you Cid…what are you thinking when you have to face me. I know one thing…you better be sure you’re doing it the right way, because I’ve been waiting for this title shot a long time, and with Deanna back in my corner…and I plan to make good on it…BELIEVE IT!”

Deanna nods and Selena and her head off as the scene cuts to the ring.

Ravyn Taylor vs. Kat Kelly

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, and has a twenty minute time limit. First, making her way to the ring, from Chelsea England by way of Thousand Oaks California, accompanied by Lexy Chapel, representing Lexy Chapel Present LexyCorp, Kat Kelly!”

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

Sharper: “This will be a unique match. While Autumn and Ace are having some fun backstage and their budding relationship develops, well, Lexy will have to stand across from her own father. CHBK will be in the corner of Kat Kelly’s opponent, Ravyn Taylor.”

Knots: “Talk about going from the frying pan to the fire!”

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

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes hits the PA system.

“Hide your face forever

Dream and search forever-ever-ever-ever”

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

“Just lay your head in daddy’s lap

You’re a bad girl!”

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as we cut to the backstage. We see Ravyn Taylor walking the corridors, accompanied by both CHBK and Alexander Crowe. Ravyn has her ring-gear on, and most notably her ring jacket. As she walks the camera reverses down the corridor, and we see Christy Matthews and Syren are amongst those behind her as Infamous make their way toward ringside, and we can hear the boos from the crowd even backstage. We then cut to the shot of the doorway again where we see Ravyn Taylor walk through. She pauses, a smirk on her face for a moment, before beginning to walk to the ring.

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

Dark Fantasy

We follow the group as they make their way down toward ringside, with security keeping fans back in the aisles. Ravyn doesn’t seem at all distracted by the noise and movement of people around her however, keeping her eyes focused on the ring. She gets to the barricade and pauses. Alexander Crowe and Syren grab her by the arms and lift her up and over. She jumps down the other side and smirks again as she starts to walk toward the ring.

Phillips: “Her opponent, introducing, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Christy Matthews, Christopher Richter, Syren, and CHBK, hailing from Hell, Michigan, she is a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”

Ravyn steps up the ring steps, pausing for a moment before encouraging Jason Phillips to walk over toward her. She points to the ropes, telling him to sit on the middle rope to lower it for her. He hesitates before doing exactly that, and she responds by vaulting over the top rope and just smirking at him. She then casually removes her jacket, tossing it into the corner before climbing the turnbuckles on the left camera side and looking out toward the camera. On her arm we see the Infamous skull-logo armband which she points to, tapping it with two fingers as she looks into the camera.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor out here with all of Infamous in toe. We’re not surprised by that. That’s the usual turn of events with this group.”

Knots: “And we know Ravyn will use it. Kat better be ready and I don’t think Lexy Chapel realizes that CHBK has a bit more firepower!”

The bell sounds as Ravyn then looks at Kat. Kat waves at Ravyn as Lexy smiles and waves at CHBK, who ignores her. Syren just looks around, looking almost a bit uncomfortable as Ravyn and Kat step out. The two circle the ring. They then lock up in the middle of the ring and Ravyn turns and pulls Kat down with a hair pull mat slam. Kat winces and turns and Ravyn stops her in the back of the head and then again and again. Kat rolls to the corner. Ravyn smirks. She follows after her and Kat starts to get up and Ravyn forearms her in the jaw before just leaning in, choking her.

Ravyn pulls back and steps back.

Sharper: “Ravyn all over Kat to start. Breaking every rule she could without bringing Infamous involved.”

Knots: “Kat knows. Went for the hair, the throat. Come on. Why not add the eyes!”

Ravyn then turns and kicks Kat in the ribs. She reaches up, but Kat then goes for the eyes of Ravyn. Lexy throws her arms up, cheering as Syren looks on as Kat rakes the eyes. Kat spins Ravyn into the corner and then hits a knee to the ribs. She then chops Ravyn. The crowd woos. She grabs Ravyn and hits a snapmare out of the corner. Ravyn rolls over and gets up and Kat runs over and hits a jumping calf kick. Ravyn hits the mat. She gets up and turns to the ropes. Kat spins her around and forearms her in the jaw and whips her across the ring. Ravyn bounces off and Kat hits a hip toss. Ravyn gets up and Kat hits a dropkick. Ravyn flips up and over to the apron. The crowd roars. Kat then turns and grabs her and pulls her up. CHBK walks over and pulls in the leg, just briefly as she pulls Ravyn up. Kat drops her as Syren turns away, walking around the ring, almost not watching. Kat kicks at CHBK, but Ravyn then hits a guillotine drop. Kat falls back, dropping to a knee. Ravyn then turns and climbs to the top rope. Kat slowly gets up, coughing, and Ravyn dives off with a double axe handle smash. Kat hits the mat.

Sharper: “Thanks to a slight assist from CHBK. Ravyn Taylor gets the edge.”

Knots: “Again, why try to outwrestle when you can just get in your opponent’s head and screw with them.”

Syren paces a bit as Kat slowly gets up and Ravyn pushes her over for the pin.

Kat kicks out. She rolls over as Lexy watches closely, glancing at her father from time to time. Ravyn grabs Kat and pulls her up and elbows her in the back of the head. She then hits a Russian leg sweep. Kat rolls over, holding her head and neck. She gets up to the ropes and Ravyn walks over and grabs Kat and goes to pull her up, but Lexy pulls on her leg. The official notices it though and Lexy shakes her head. Kat however spins through and hip tosses Ravyn down before Ravyn gets up and Kat hits a Savate kick. Kat goes for the pin. Lexy points it out.

Ravyn kicks out. Kat looks up.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor down for two. Kat Kelly taking advantage of Lexy now.”

Knots: “Not quite as smooth as CHBK, but still something.”

Sharper: “One could say she’s learning.”

Kat gets up and turns and Ravyn starts to get up and Kat elbows her in the back of the head. She then turns and whips her into the corner. Kat runs after and hits a clothesline. She turns and walks across the ring as Ravyn walks along the ropes. Kat bounces off the ropes and runs at Ravyn and Ravyn turns and pulls down on the top rope. Kat goes up and over, right in the midst of Infamous. Christy looks at her and Syren pulls her back. She says something as CHBK smirks as Ravyn exits to the apron. She backs up to the ringpost and then steps forward and hits a cannonball dive onto Kat. Kat hits the mats and winces in pain. She clutches her leg as Ravyn rolls off. (1) She looks around as Ravyn then turns and smirks. The crowd boos as Lexy looks on concerned.(2) Ravyn turns and heads over to Kat and goes to grab her, but Syren then notices something and tells Ravyn to just go to the ring. Ravyn turns to her. Ravyn looks back as Kat keeps clutching her leg. Ravyn then turns and rolls into the ring. (3) The crowd boos some more. Syren then turns and motions to the official. Lexy walks around the ring and right over to Infamous.

Sharper: “Ravyn returning to the ring. Syren even telling her.”

Knots: “I think Kat’s hurt. She’s holding her leg.”

The camera gets a shot of Kat and we notice that her knee looks off.

Sharper: “Look at her knee. I think she’s blown her knee.”

Knots: “A tear?”

Sharper: “I think she’s dislocated her patella. Look at it closely.”

Lexy heads over as CHBK looks at Kat as Ravyn turns and smirks, leaning on the ropes by the hard camera, looking out at the crowd. The official calls for the bell as the crowd boos loudly.

Phillips: “Fans, the official for this match has called an end to this match. Therefore, your winner, via referee stoppage, Ravyn Taylor!”

The crowd boos as Ravyn throws her arm up in the air. She then turns and walks over to the ropes. She drops down right by Kat Kelly. CHBK motions to Ravyn as Ravyn looks at Kat and shrugs before walking around the ring, with Richter and Crowe. Syren glances at Kat Kelly before intentionally walking around the ring, away from Kat. Christy joins Syren as Lexy and the official check on Kat. A couple more officials come down from the back along with EMTs bringing a stretcher.

Sharper: “We’re going to hope Kat is okay, but we’re going to get her some medical attention and we’ll be right back.”

Syren and Christy walk around the ring to the entrance way before returning to Infamous. Ravyn continues to the back, a smile on her face as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Kat Kelly on a stretcher, being accompanied by Lexy Chapel. The EMTs are alongside her too as officials follow her too. The stretcher is pushed on the ground, next to the ramp and then in front of the stage.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Kat Kelly injured in the previous match. We’ve been told that we can confirm it’s a dislocated patella, the knee cap.”

Knots: “Just a fluke thing. Happened when Ravyn landed on her we’re told. But yeah, hurts like hell. Not like she’s getting up to keep fighting.”

Sharper: “And not the end to this night that Lexy Chapel wanted, no doubt. Ravyn meanwhile will take her win of course.”

Knots: “Yeah, just have to hope she’ll be okay.”

The cameras follow Kelly as she’s wheeled to the back, through the curtain. Lexy follows as the cameras continue to follow them through and we see an ambulance in the background. The Kelly raises her arm, giving a middle finger in the air, leading to the crowd to cheer her as she is wheeled back. Lexy swats her hand down as Kat smirks a bit, before wincing. She is taken to the ambulance and the doors are opened. Lexy looks at her as Kat is then lifted up and pushed into the ambulance. Lexy looks around before pointing and then entering in after Kat. The EMTs close the doors as one runs to the front and gets in the driver’s side. The other goes over to the passenger side before the vehicle drives off.

Sharper: “Lexy leaving with Kat.”

Knots: “Autumn and Ace now are completely unsupervised. So that’s something.”

Sharper: “Again, I doubt we’ll hear anything tonight, but we assume Kat will be out of action for some time. We can only hope for a speedy recovery.”

The camera focuses on the ambulance for a few moments longer before we cut backstage.

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is standing by with David Helms, Chris Cannon, Lucas Knight and others as they get on the same page. Jaina?”

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster can be seen standing in front of a boardroom table. On the table are several bottles of Living Dangerously Rum with Lucas Knight seated behind them. David Helms and Chris Cannon are seated next to each other at one end. Tipper Weatherbee is taking notes.

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. Throughout the night, David Helms and Chris Cannon have been pooling their resources, if you will, realizing last week was another lined crossed by Minerva, Kandis, Tommy Valentine and Konrad Raab. Obviously, we know Chris Cannon has a match with Minerva at Rise to Greatness, pending a few potential bumps in the road, but David Helms has a strong case for a match against her. While Jordan Majors faces her tonight, we know that there was a need to make sure everyone understood the seriousness of this situation.”

Jaina then turns behind her.

Jaina: “That said, I’m a bit surprised by the amount of rum here and I’m a bit concerned that this has become symbolic of a much harder negotiation.”

Lucas: “No need to worry there. I just don’t miss an opportunity to promote the drink. Plus, it’s more to consummate things when they figure things out.”

Chris: “Yeah, don’t be worrying about that. We’re not in a drinking mood. More that we just figured we’d make sure there are no issues. Given that Lucas has been with both of us, friends and all, figured it best to make sure. Especially since I’m not going to let her get away with attacking Peyton in my house.”

David: “And I’m not going to just stand back and watch if you’re going to threaten my family. The fact is that we know one thing is for certain…Minerva will face Chris Cannon at Rise to Greatness.”

Jaina: “But what if she wins the battle royal. I mean, neither of you are in the battle royal.”

David: “Doesn’t mean we’re not going to make sure there are consequences for her actions. Look at the roster…neither one of us may be in the battle royal. Hell, I won it last year. I didn’t sign up because I wanted to let a young star get their break. Chris…he pulled out to get his match with Minerva. But I’ll just say this…someone looking to get the spotlight, to get everyone watching them, here’s your chance. Kandis and Minerva put this together to get the attention on them. They broke every rule in the book to do it. But someone has an opportunity to end it for them, both of them to be honest.”

Chris: “Exactly and –“

Lucas: “I throw in a bottle of rum if it helps. But while Minerva and Kandis, Konrad, Tommy too, they’ve done their actions…I may want to knock some people’s heads around.”

Chris: “I do too, but there’s right way and there’s enough of the eye for an eye deal. There’s enough of the any means necessary. I’ll put it this way…throw her over the top and I’ll finish her off at Rise to Greatness!”

The crowd roars.

David: “Well, there’s one bit first…”

Chris turns to David.

David: “I still plan to get a crack at her too. And I’ll be clear about it…we know what we’ll get in with her at some point, but I’ll be the guinea pig to see exactly what she can do in the ring right now.”

Chris: “Jordan’s facing her tonight.”

David: “I know, and if Kandis or Tommy gets involved…we’ll be there…But…I’m worried about Jordan. She’s not been in the best headspace as of late. And tonight…just….”

Lucas: “Dave…seriously…after what you threw out earlier, you serious?”

David: “I’m dead serious. We can do it…”

Chris: “I still think its nuts. I know you want to face her. But we’re throwing too much at her. And now this…”

David: “Consider my match then a warning shot. She wants the spotlight. She has it with you. And I know you can knock her down to size. But if she’s going after are families, our property…she’s going to make it that personal because she can. Tommy gave her information. I don’t know. Either way…Lucas, we’re fixing it up anyways. We’ll just speed up the tear down.”

Jaina: “What are you talking about?”

Lucas: “David over here going to be renovation ass-kicker.”

David: “More that if they’re going to make this personal, invading our personal space, let’s open up some of it. There’s a house Lucas and I went in on. We were going to renovate it and just haven’t gotten around to it.”

Chris: “This is crazy.”

David: “And you have the big stage. She can bring whatever tricks she has. They all can and we’ll be ready for it! We’ll learn what happens when SHE has to be the focal point. When she can’t hide in a fight.”

Tipper: “David, Lucas, I have to say…it’ll take time to get this sorted out.”

David: “I say do it. We can show Minerva where the line is-

Chris: “Or she’ll learn she can go farther!”

David: “I don’t plan to let that happen. Then, when you have her back in the ring, where this needs to be settled, you get the revenge and she gets the wrestling lesson she damn sure needs on the biggest stage in wrestling!”

Lucas reaches over and grabs one of the bottles of rum, cracking it open. He then grabs a glass and pours some in.

Lucas: “I’m gonna need this.”

Chris: “I’m not going to talk you out of it, right?”

David: “Sorry Chris. But I said one thing when I came back…I wasn’t going to let this business be in worse shape when I left it. I need to do this. Just like you need to face Minerva to get your revenge.”

Chris: “It’s going to be a war if D agrees to it.”

David: “Well I know who’s on my side.”

Chris: “Then pour me a drink, Lucas.”

David: “Same.”

Tipper shakes her head. Lucas downs his drink before grabbing the other two glasses and pouring them.

Lucas: “You want some too, Jaina?”

Jaina: “I’m fine…thank you though.”

Lucas slides one filled glass to David, another to Chris and then grabs one for himself. They raise their glasses.

Chris: “To Justice then….”

David: “To Justice.”

Lucas downs his drink as Chris and David do the same. David then turns to Lucas.

Lucas: “Yeah…I’ll try and figure it out.”

David: “Thank you…and Chris….thank you.”

Chris: “I just hope you know what you’re doing.”

David: “One way or another, it will be worth it.”

David and Chris nods as Tipper Weatherbee starts to gather the paperwork.

Tipper: “I’ll make some calls.”

Sharper: “What is he talking about? They kept mentioning property? You don’t think.”

Knots: “I know David has property. Lucas too. But…if they are…I don’t know about this. This may be a mistake.”

Sharper: “David’s offering a fight at one of them. Is he nuts?”

The scene cuts away.

Backstage, the cameraman shows the inside of one of the locker rooms, with Minerva, topless, putting on her gear, but with her back to the camera. Just then, the door slams shut in front of the door and we find that Kandis is holding the camera and pulls it over to her and Tommy.

Kandis: “She seems concerned.”

Kandis smirks.

Kandis: “Like the view. Well, that’s the closest you’ll get unless you watch us closely. I know David and Chris were talking about something earlier. Who cares? They’re not the important ones. WE are. The spotlight is on US. And tonight, Minerva can deal with Jordan Majors, another person people love, when push comes to shove, can’t hold a candle to any of us.”

Kandis smirks.

Kandis: “But me…next week, I get to deal with someone who has a problem with me. Pat…you like to think I’m nothing. The fact that I love to promote Thirsty Thursdays and know I look damn good bothers you. Well don’t worry. You won’t have to think about it long. One Starmaker and you’ll be drooling…not from seeing me, but from your career ending from the impact of one shot. And then…whoever’s next…we’re ready for them. Just like we’re ready for whatever Chris or David or Lucas or Josh or Jordan have.”

Tommy: “I love it when you’re fired up.”

Kandis: “Oh…I am…and you have to realize. We’re just getting started! Now…”

Kandis shove the cameraman back.

Kandis: “No peeking.”

Kandis turns and enters the locker room. Tommy limps in after as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Glory Braddock vs. Gavin Taylor

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" by Godsmack begins to play over the PA system. The crowd cheers as Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million bucks and grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the cheering crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. Introducing first, from London, England, she is The British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

It's burning down, it's burning high

when ashes fall the legends rise

We burned it out oh my oh why

When ashes fall the legends rise

Sharper: “A big match coming up here for both competitors. Both with a lot to prove, it seems.”

Knots: “Glory has made it clear that she has big intentions. Not telling us much beyond that face that she’s looking for ‘new challenges,’ but still, it sounds big!”

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

Sharper: “And she’ll face a familiar opponent.”

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

"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.

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.

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Vancouver, British Columbia by way of Los Angeles, California, he is The All Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Knots: “Like you said, Adam, these two have a recent history. Both took each other to their limit at Under Attack last year, an Adrenaline Championship match that ended not with Gavin tapping out, but passing out from Shekhinah Glory.”

Sharper: “Now, though, Gavin’s coming off of a massive win against David Helms, finally breaking his cold streak. He’ll look to continue that wave, right up to Taking Hold of the Flame, where he’ll be entering from number two.”

Knots: “A tall task for The All Star, but it might be exactly what he needs. We all know how talented he is, but sometimes his mouth works harder than his body. Going the distance all the way from number two would be a major statement from Gavin!”

Sharper: “But first, he’s going to have to get through Glory Braddock.”

Gavin smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope. Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second rope 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. His music fades as he tosses the jersey into the corner. Glory steps up to him and they circle each other around the ring. The crowd roars as the bell sounds.

Sharper: “And here we go, big rematch here from Under Attack of last year.”

The two grapple each other, locking up in a collar-and-elbow tie up. Glory puts up a good fight until Gavin overpowers her, pushing her right up into the corner. He releases the grapple and pushes himself off of her, walking back to the middle of the ring. Glory takes a breath and nods before going back towards Gavin with her arms up. Again, they circle each other. Gavin suddenly launches forward and brings Glory down with a double leg takedown. Gavin shifts to Glory’s side and drives his knee into her side. He gets in another knee before Glory successfully turns on her side and covers up. Gavin shifts back to her legs, getting to his feet and hooking both of her legs, but Glory suddenly pulls him down into Shekhinah Glory!

Sharper: “Oh, but Glory, she’s got Shekhinah Glory!”

Gavin rips himself free of the hold and stumbles back up against the ropes, looking like he’s just escaped certain death. The crowd roars as Glory kips up and smirks at Gavin.

Knots: “Gavin getting out of it, but we almost had an abridged version of their Under Attack bout there!”

Sharper: “Great start here, both getting their shots in, but time to reset now.”

Glory signals for Gavin to come at her. Gavin obliges, charging forward and goes for a clothesline, but Glory ducks it. She throws up a superkick after, getting Gavin right in the back. Gavin arches his back and yells out in pain as he falls to his knees. Glory grabs him with a waistlock from behind, dragging him back to his feet before throwing him back with a German suplex! She holds on and bridges up for the cover.

Gavin breaks free just after two and rolls away onto the apron.

Sharper: “Beautiful bridge by Glory there, but only getting a two count.”

Knots: “And I think Glory got into Gavin’s head there after the early Shekhinah Glory attempt. He’s rattled!”

Gavin pulls himself up on the apron and lures Glory in. Glory goes for a swipe, but Gavin ducks it and grabs at her head, dropping down to the mats with a guillotine. Gavin takes a second to pose to a mixed reaction as Glory rolls around in the ring while clutching her throat. Gavin grabs at Glory’s legs and drags her out of the ring, letting her fall down to the mats. The referee barks at Gavin before beginning the count. (1) Gavin picks Glory up and whips her towards the steel steps. Glory hits and launches over on impact, landing her on her back near the ramp. (2) She rolls around on the floor while Gavin slowly makes his way towards her. (3) He bends down and picks her up by the hair. (4) After picking Glory up, Gavin spins and drops her with a sidewalk slam. The crowd ohs as Glory rolls onto her stomach, clawing at the mats in pain. (5) Glory starts to crawl towards the barricade as Gavin sits and takes a minute to catch his breath.

Sharper: “Gavin may have been rattled, but he’s back on top now, just dismantling Glory on the outside of the ring.”

(6) Glory brings herself up on the barricade while Gavin also gets back to his feet. Gavin rips Glory off of the barricade and drags her back towards the apron. (7) He hoists her up and drops her right onto the apron with a back suplex! Glory arches her back on the apron until Gavin shoves her the rest of the way into the ring. (8) The crowd roars before booing as we see CHBK standing at the top of the ramp with a cell phone in his hand, not paying attention to the crowd, but instead just looking at Gavin. Gavin turns to see CHBK standing there on the stage.

Sharper: “What the hell is CHBK doing out here?!”

Knots: “Maybe scouting the competition? We’ve mentioned Gavin coming in at number two, but let’s not forget that Syren will start out with him at number one!”

Sharper: “Gavin’s gotta be careful now, the count is at nine!”

(9) Gavin hears the count and quickly rolls back into the ring. Glory quickly staggers to her feet to meet a rising Gavin, only to drop him with Gloria in Excelsis Deo! The crowd roars. Glory takes a moment to favour her back, lying right next to a laid out Gavin.

Sharper: “Gloria in Excelsis Deo, out of nowhere!”

Knots: “Glory might’ve felt that one too, though, after Gavin put some work in on her back.”

We see CHBK starting to make his way down the ramp while keeping an eye on the ring. Glory rolls over and drapes her arm over Gavin for the cover.

Gavin rolls his shoulder up just after two. Gavin rolls onto his stomach as Glory gets up. Glory grabs Gavin by the leg and hooks it with her own, looking back at him.

Sharper: “Glory, fresh off of Excelsis Deo, might be going for Glorify Thy Name.”

Knots: “Looking for another way to make Gavin submit.”

Gavin suddenly flips over, buckling Glory a bit. Glory turns and goes to grab Gavin again, but Gavin brings her down into an inside cradle!

Glory breaks free and scrambles to the ropes. Gavin quickly gets to his feet. Gavin rushes at Glory, but Glory throws a leg out, catching Gavin in the gut. Gavin keels over and stumbles back a bit. Glory goes to him and hooks him for a vertical suplex. She hoists him up, but Gavin slips out at the apex, landing on his feet just behind Glory! He stomps at the back of Glory’s leg, bringing her to a knee. After a few clubs to the back, Glory falls down, but Gavin props her back up on her knees. He runs around her and hits the ropes, bouncing back with All-Starmaker! Gavin crawls back over Glory and hooks the far leg for the cover.

Glory gets a shoulder up just before three. Gavin quickly gets back to his feet and lays in a stomp to Glory’s head, sending her rolling away towards the corner. He goes to pursue her, but looks down at ringside to see CHBK standing there, just outside the ring. CHBK briefly glances down at his phone before looking back up at Gavin, gesturing for him to get back to Glory.

Knots: “Still not entirely clear what CHBK is doing out here. Maybe he’s looking to manage one of these fine talents!”

Sharper: “Something tells me that’s not the case. He keeps checking his phone, like he’s waiting for a call or a text. Maybe he’s just waiting for the go ahead to weaken Gavin before Taking Hold of the Flame?”

Knots: “So Syren isn’t reconsidering things, she’s just up to her old tricks!”

Sharper: “Or maybe Infamous is acting without her.”

Meanwhile, Glory gets to her feet and runs out of the corner at Gavin before leaping up and flinging him away with a flying headscissors! The crowd roars. Gavin stumbles from the momentum and is driven right into the top turnbuckle. Glory gets back to her feet as Gavin stumbles backwards, nursing his face. Glory waits with arms wide open until Gavin stumbles back into her. She hooks Gavin’s head from behind and quickly drops him with a reverse DDT. She keeps the hook on and twists around, suddenly transitioning into a grounded dragon sleeper! Gavin flails around to escape, but Glory grapevines her legs around his waist.

Sharper: “A flawless transition right into that dragon sleeper, and Gavin’s in trouble now, right in the middle of the ring!”

Gavin stops struggling with his body and instead opts to rip away at Glory’s arm with his nails. Glory winces, but keeps a tight hold until she no longer can. She releases the hold and rolls away, taking a glance down at her arm to see the harsh marks left behind.

Sharper: “But he literally digs out of it, using his nails to escape!”

Knots: “Cat-like defense from Gavin!”

Gavin scatters away and pulls himself up using the ropes, craning and clutching his neck. He turns and charges Glory, but Glory jumps up on him, hooking one leg on Gavin’s waist and one leg on his shoulder before reaching up and locking in Shekhinah Glory! The crowd explodes as Gavin stays on his feet, but is being weighed down by Glory.

Sharper: “Again, Shekhinah Glory! Getting into it from that same standing position as she did with Katie Steward at Be Careful What You Wish For! Glory trying desperately to apply that hold!”

Knots: “And Gavin’s trying desperately to escape! With the weight advantage, Glory can’t quite get him down, but still making him fade fast here!”

Gavin hoists Glory up and plants her with a makeshift powerbomb, but the crowd continues to cheer as Glory hangs on, though not as firmly as before. Gavin pushes forward and gets her shoulders down for the cover while remaining in the choke.

Glory releases the hold and pushes Gavin away with her feet before rolling away. Gavin falls back and looks noticeably dazed.

Sharper: “He got out of it, but still worse for wear!”

Glory gets herself up while Gavin groggily gets back to his feet. Glory tries to take advantage and walks over to him, but Gavin swings around out of nowhere with a Dependable Roundhouse! He keeps groggily spinning from the momentum while Glory crumples to the mat. Gavin seems out of it as he just falls back onto Glory, body draped over for the cover.

Glory throws a shoulder up at the last second. The crowd cheers as both Gavin and Glory lie on the mat while CHBK watches on.

Sharper: “Great back-and-forth here. Both competitors are down and this match has a reset of sorts!”

Knots: “Maybe even more competitive than their last match, but Gavin’s hoping things end differently! As a veteran of the sport, CHBK’s gotta be loving the display here!”

Sharper: “I don’t think he’s here for pleasure, Jon.”

Gavin shakes the cobwebs off and slowly brings himself to his feet. He looks down at CHBK and then back to Glory, who’s just getting to her hands and knees. Gavin runs forward and punts her in the side, keeping her grounded. He bends down and drags her to the corner before backing up into the corner himself. He steps up to the second rope and looks out to the crowd, smacking his elbow. The crowd gives a mixed reaction, though mostly booing him.

Sharper: “Signalling for that second rope elbow drop he’s so fond of.”

Knots: “Don’t just talk about doing it, do it!”

Glory springs up and nails Gavin with a forearm before he can even react. Gavin leans back against the top turnbuckle, dazed. Glory pulls him back and hits him with a few more forearms before hoisting him up to the top turnbuckle. She hops up with him and hooks his head for a suplex. Gavin comes back to life and clubs her on the back a few times, loosening her grip. He breaks free and hits her with a right hand before hooking her for the Desperation Buzzer Beater.

Sharper: “Just like their last match, Gavin going for that top rope Buzzer Beater!”

Glory hooks her legs on the ropes, staying steady while Gavin tries to launch her off. He lets go and goes for a left hand, but Glory throws her elbow up in his face. Gavin reels back, but Glory pulls him back and hooks him again for a suplex. She uses all of her strength to hoist Gavin up and drop him back, releasing him at the apex with a release superplex! The crowd roars as Glory keeps her legs hooked on the top rope, her body flinging down into a tree of woe position. Glory releases a primal roar as she pulls herself back to the top rope and begins climbing up.

Knots: “A huge superplex!”

Sharper: “A reverse of what happened at their match at Under Attack, and it looks like Glory isn’t done!”

Gavin groggily rolls towards the corner onto his stomach. Glory sets up on the top rope, slowly standing up and looking down at Gavin, measuring him up. Gavin cranes his head up but before he can even attempt to move, Glory leaps up and flips before crashing down onto his back with Blaze of Glory! The crowd roars as Glory bounces off of Gavin, favouring her ribs while Gavin remains laid out.

Sharper: “Blaze of Glory!”

Knots: “Haven’t seen it from her in awhile, but it might get the job done!”

Glory rolls over towards Gavin and uses her shoulder to flip him over. Still clutching her ribs, she plops her body on top of Gavin for the cover, the crowd counting along with the referee.

The bell sounds while Glory stays on top of Gavin. The crowd continues to cheer while Glory’s music fills the arena.

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

The referee pulls Glory off of Gavin and raises her arm into the air. Glory keeps holding her ribs while looking out to the crowd and nodding with a smile on her face.

Sharper: “A great match between these two once again!”

Knots: “Not for the Adrenaline Championship like last time, but it held that same exciting feeling! These two matched each other, shot-for-shot, but Glory picks up the win. Gavin at least didn’t have to worry about passing out this time!”

Sharper: “As for CHBK, we didn’t get much from him.”

Knots: “Whatever the case, Syren will meet Gavin to begin the massive battle royal at Taking Hold of the Flame and Gavin’ll be looking a bit worse for wear after this one! No CHBK interference needed!”

CHBK again takes a glance at his phone before looking up at Glory celebrating. CHBK turns his gaze to Gavin, who’s crawling towards the ropes. Gavin sits himself up against the bottom rope and looks over at CHBK as the referee checks on him. CHBK turns and heads up the ramp with Gavin looking on.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns and we see CHBK walking back over to the Infamous locker room where Syren is waiting for him.

Syren: “What are you doing?”

CHBK: “Offering options.”

Syren: “I told you. We’re not going to do this way. I want to take the lead here.”

CHBK: “And you were in the lead. Didn’t do anything. Did some scouting. Was ready to do more, but so be it.”

Syren: “Look…after earlier with Kat, and now this…just let me decide this. No other options. This is an opportunity-“

CHBK: “To earn a World Title shot.”

Syren: “Not just that.”

Syren sighs annoyed.

Syren: “Look, you know I trust you, but this time, let me take the lead. This is not just about words anymore. I need to do it through actions. Okay…I’ve got number one. And I want something else beyond the title shot and to do that…I need this done my way.”

CHBK: “Okay…I’ll be working with Ravyn then if you need us.”

Syren: “Thank you.”

CHBK walks over to the door, pushing it open for Syren, before Syren walks in first. CHBK follows as we cut to the announce position.

Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position at ringside.

Sharper: “CHBK had other plans. Syren actually kiboshing them. Maybe she’s realizing something.”

Knots: “She’s right. Words, who cares. Actions…this is nothing. She needs to do something over time. Plus, they’ve played the long con before. I don’t buy it!”

Sharper: “We will certainly see. Syren and Gavin Taylor will be one and two in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal in two and a half weeks. But another story we are following here comes after last week.”

LAST WEEK ON BREAKDOWN:

We cut to see Xander Valentine down on the mat, James Evans on top fo him and attacking him. James gets a couple more shots off before Artemis slides into the ring. She gets up and shoves James back.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine came down to the ring to challenge James Evans. We’ve heard he wasn’t in in-ring condition. But James didn’t care and after getting the advantage, he was not going to stop.”

Knots: “And then Artemis came in and stopped James. Pushing him back and that could’ve been a big issue.”

James rolls back and turns, looking away, before starting to get up. The crowd roars as Artemis looks at Xander and then to James. Xander remains down, slowly turning over, more out of instinct as he comes to. James gets up and turns and Artemis says something to James. James then stops and his wilder look turns into a smirk and then a slight nod. Evans then turns to Xander, looking at his bloody face, and downed body, and then turns to Artemis. He then backs up and turns and grabs the SCW United States Championship. He then glances back to Artemis. Artemis looks at Xander, with a look of concern.

Sharper: “Artemis said something to James. James then left, but Artemis left with James.”

Knots: “And we don’t really know why. But Jessica Winters is with James and Artemis backstage.”

She then turns back to James, who keeps looking at her. James then walks over to the ropes and steps through them, dropping to the floor. James then stops as Artemis turns and walks over to the ropes, stepping through them, and dropping down to the floor, following James. James Evans heads to the back, carrying the SCW United States Championship at his side. Artemis glances back once more before shaking her head and then following James. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

The scene reopens backstage to see James Evans seated on a chair backstage, Artemis in a chair next to him, and Jessica Winters seated across from them.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam and Jon. James Evans, our US Champion, joining me here. As is Artemis, and a lot to discuss. First off James, you called out Xander Valentine. He came to the ring. He tried to give you a fight, but he was not clearly at one hundred percent.”

James: “So the monster has been neutered. Do you know how many times I had to fight not at one hundred percent?”

James scoffs.

James: “Or with the world lined up against me? And I fought. We all remember Retribution last year. Now Chris Cannon is a hero. Sienna will have another spoiled child. And people forgot what I was capable of.”

Jessica: “Well you had several wars against Infamous.”

James: “And I stood through them all. Xander then came out, crying about his situation, one he created. There was a time where that wouldn’t have stopped him. I remember his initial reign of terror. When he nearly crippled CHBK. Other legends fell. Now…a shell of himself and crying over how the border stopped him or how he didn’t mean it with Regan…Or even just having the hesitation. And he asked for this. He wanted a fight.”

Jessica: “But he was in no condition last week.”

James: “Then he could’ve stood back and accepted his time is over. I respect that he at least came out swinging. Only a couple of shots though before I was just too much. Shows there’s some heart in him. But monster…he’s showed too much weakness to be a real monster. Knocked out by Selena Frost. Moments where Regan Street took it to him. He just needed another monster to show him just how weak he is.”

Jessica: “So was this all about humiliation?”

James just smiles.

James: “No. He’s the one who made it about that.”

Jessica: “Now, I have to ask, and this is the question all of us are thinking about…this woman sitting next to you. Artemis as we know her has been with Xander since he return and last week, he not only tried to save Xander, but now is with you, James?”

James turns to Artemis, looking at her, his face not betraying any emotion before turning back.

James: “Simply put, she had a choice. And she chose me.”

Jessica: “But why? Was this that she would join you to save him?”

James: “Partially.”

James turns to Artemis, who’s eyes are now darting around, intentionally not making eye contact with Jessica. The camera catches this.

Jessica: “Artemis, can you help us here? Give us some idea of what is going through your head.”

Artemis looks down. James just turns to her, watching her.

Jessica: “Please…anything….”

Artemis looks up and then reaches and grabs the microphone lapel and unclips it. She then brings it down before standing up.

Artemis: “He’s my brother…”

Artemis then turns and walks around the chair. James gets up, unclipping his microphone with a slight smirk on his face.

Jessica: “Wait? Did I….did you say he’s your brother?”

James turns, grabbing his title and lifting it up.

Jessica: “James…wait….”

Artemis walks off the set as James turns and follows her. Jessica turns to the camera a bit surprised before turning back.

Jessica: “Did you hear it?”

Jessica asks off camera as we cut away.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as “The Old Me” starts to play. A shot of Jordan Majors vs. Minerva follows.

Sharper: “I heard that too.”

Knots: “Now I want to know what Xander thinks!”

Sharper: “We may not find that out tonight. But next, our main event, Minerva faces Jordan Majors. Minerva’s first true challenge in singles action in SCW. Jordan Majors is ready for it. It’s next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Minerva vs. Jordan Majors

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

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

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening! First, on her way to the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, she is Jordan Majors!”

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

Sharper: “A lot to unpack in this one. Jordan Majors stepping up and last week, she said she’d be one of many who would aim to stop Minerva from winning the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal and thereby ensuring Chris Cannon would get his match at Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “Yeah, but that’s a big ask and we’ve not see Minerva fully unleashed here in SCW. And where the hell is Vihaan? I thought he was roaming about protecting her!”

The arena goes dark, the sounds of “Blood, Milk & Sky” by White Zombie plays, echoing when a lone spotlight is shown where Minerva is on the stage, kneeling and licking her lips, looking around wearing her hat and Glasses, carrying her chain hooked to the neck of a leather covered Konrad Raab sporting his zipper mask. The Gypsy is wearing an intricate black jacket, carrying a black rose. She slowly looks around with a smile on her face before crawling a little and slowly standing on her two feet where she unzips his mouthpiece and places the rose in his mouth.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Konrad Raab, from Anywhere she feels, she is Minerva!”

The crowd boos, as she starts to laugh, biting down on her pierced lips before looking around wide-eyed and making her way to the ring pulling Konrad in tow. She stops and gets close to some of the fans before backing up and licking her lips again. Turning to the rampway where she points to the ceiling, her eyes roll to the back of her head, not moving, making the signal of the cross as Konrad crawls up the steps like a four-legged creature. Minerva starts to laugh before she hops on the apron, hanging upside down on the ropes for a moment as the crowd continues to boo.

Konrad opens the ropes for her as Minerva slowly gets back into the ring and stands in the middle, looking around, Konrad on his all fours positions himself under her legs as she straddles him, pulling out a small whips and striking him on the buttocks, before walking to the corner and leaning against the turnbuckle in a seated position, unhooking the chain as Konrad kisses her feet, then taking off her hat and glasses as she is licking her lips with a smirk on her face, waiting for the match to begin, while Konrad steps outside in her corner, holding the rose.

Sharper: “Minerva has manipulated Konrad Raab to be a shell of himself. A willing pawn.”

Knots: “Yeah and look a fool on international television too. And he’s loving it.”

Sharper: “And Minerva has been enjoying this too. The money from him. The ability to control him. But now she’ll have to do her own dirty work tonight.”

Jordan looks at Minerva before turning to Konrad and shaking her head. The bell sounds as Minerva looks across and rubs her hands. Jordan steps up, bringing her hands up. She steps forward as Minerva smirks and looks at her. Jordan then lunges and the two lock-up in the middle of the ring. Jordan drops down and around into a standing switch and a waistlock. She pulls up and takes Minerva down. Minerva hits the mat and Jordan moves forward into a side headlock. Minerva reaches around as Jordan starts to get up. Minerva smirks a bit and then bites Jordan’s arm. Jordan lets go and turns only for Minerva to reach up and rake her eyes. Jordan staggers back. Minerva then walks over and kicks her in the ribs. Jordan falls back to the corner and Minerva kicks her again and again and again before leaning in with a boot to the throat.

Minerva walks out and calmly around the ring as Jordan coughs.

Sharper: “Minerva quickly using her flippant attitude to the rules to her advantage.”

Knots: “Majors came in strong, but Minerva quickly stopping that…and hey! There’s Vihaan!”

The camera cuts to the entrance as Vihaan jogs out from the back, looking around as Konrad looks across, perking up a bit. Back in the ring, Minerva walks over to Jordan and chops her. The crowd woos. She then grabs her and whips her across the ring. Majors hits the opposite corner and Minerva turns and runs after her, but Majors gets an elbow up. Minerva turns, holding her jaw and turns and Majors runs out and hits a clothesline. The crowd roars. Minerva slowly gets up to a knee and Majors turns and hits a shoot kick to the chest. Minerva falls back and Majors goes for the pin.

Minerva kicks out. Vihaan reaches the ring, pounding on the mat, to cheer on Majors.

Vihaan: “Come on Miss Jordan! Kick her ass!”

Konrad looks in the ring and then to Vihaan as Jordan turns to her and looks a bit surprised. She turns back and grabs Minerva, pulling her up and snapmaring her over. She then hits an elbow drop. Minerva rolls over and moves to the ropes. She starts to get up and Jordan walks over to her and grabs her, placing her on the ropes and Vihaan comes around and points at her, wagging his finger in her face. Jordan meanwhile chokes Minerva on the ropes.

Majors steps off and Minerva turns, regaining her breath as Vihaan keeps berating her. Minerva then turns and bite his finger. Vihaan turns, yelping, and yelling out. He turns and swings, but Minerva jukes back and turns, walking into Majors who hits another shoot kick, this time to the chest, knocking her down.

Sharper: “Vihaan quickly meeting Minerva who tried to take a bite out of him.”

Knots: “Yeah, but the distraction worked and Majors drops her again!”

Minerva rolls over and Jordan grabs her. She pulls her up and elbows her in the back of the head and then again before spinning her around and going to whip her into the ropes. Minerva bounces off and Jordan jumps up for a crescent kick, but Minerva ducks and stops. Jordan turns and goes for hard right, but Minerva catches her arm and then Majors attempts to nail her with her free hand, but Minerva catches them before headbutting Majors over and over and over. Majors drops to a knee before Minerva shoves her down. Minerva then turns and looks at Vihaan and then back to Konrad. Konrad nods as Minerva then turns and stomps away on Majors over and over and over. Vihaan pulls himself onto the apron. Demitra tells him to get down. Minerva doesn’t even look at him, only smiling before Konrad runs over and grabs Vihaan, pulling him off the apron, but right into a European uppercut. Vihaan drops to the mats. The crowd ohs. Raab then grabs him and turns and runs him across into the barricade. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Minerva not even watching. She gave a nod to Konrad and now Konrad doing his job, taking down Vihaan. He’s just overzealous!”

Knots: “He shouldn’t be out here and well, guess he’s not doing much protecting tonight!”

Sharper: “And Minerva is going to just try and enjoy this and I worry about Majors. But David Helms, Chris Cannon, Lucas Knight...”

Knots: “Evans and Hudson too. They’re all here. So is Kandis and Tommy though. So this could turn into another war.”

Raab walks away as Minerva grabs Jordan and runs her face first into the corner. Jordan turns and Minerva knees her in the ribs before pulling her out and twisting her around, dropping her with a neckbreaker. She turns and goes for the pin.

Majors kicks out. Minerva then gets up before grabbing Majors and pulling her up and then running her across the ring to the opposite corner, driving her face first. Majors pops up and sees Vihaan down. Minerva turns to her and whispers something in her ear before licking it. Majors swings with a violent back elbow, but Minerva ducks before pulling her in and twisting her around. She then drives her to the mat with Twilight. She turns and pins her with the lateral press.

Majors shoots her shoulder up. Minerva gets up, pulling her up by the hair.

Sharper: “Majors still fighting as Minerva showing her dangerous she is. This methodical pace.”

Knots: “And she’s manipulating Majors. Screwing with her head too.”

Sharper: “Now just pulling her up by the hair…”

Majors fights a bit, but Minerva turns and spins her around by the hair and throws her through the ropes to the floor, right in front of the announce table. Majors rolls over as Minerva walks over to Demitra, playing with his collar a bit as Majors starts to get up and Raab drills Majors with another European uppercut. Vihaan starts to pull himself up, holding his head and jaw. Konrad then grabs Jordan and pulls her up before pulling on her hair and as she turns her around, Vihaan lets out a blood-curling scream and runs at Raab and spears him down. The crowd roars. Majors looks at this and turns back to the ring. Vihaan rolls over. Majors nods to him before Minerva walks over and stomps on her hand. Majors winces and Minerva reaches under the ropes and pulls her by the hair, dragging her into the ring.

Sharper: “Vihaan spears Konrad!”

Knots: “He is protecting her!”

Sharper: “But while that’s happening, Majors was stunned. Minerva just dragging her back in.”

Knots: “She may have broken her hand too!”

Minerva then pulls Majors up and hits a DDT. She turns and hooks the leg.

Majors gets her shoulder up again. The crowd cheers. Minerva gets up as Vihaan stumbles over to the ring. Majors starts to get up and Minerva turns and walks over to her and grabs her and whips her into the ropes. Majors bounces off and Minerva jumps up for a Lou Thesz Press, but Majors catches her and counters with a spinebuster. The crowd cheers. Majors gets up and staggers around. Minerva rolls over and gets up and Majors runs at her and clotheslines her down. Minerva staggers back up and Majors kicks her in the ribs and hits a falcon arrow. She press down for the pin.

Minerva kicks out and rolls over. Majors rolls back. Minerva crawls to the corner, a bit taken back. She starts to get up only for Majors to run across the ring and hit the Donk Bonk. Minerva staggers down. Majors walks around the ring and throws her arms out from her sides, letting out a yell, as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Majors finding a second wind and taking the fight to Minerva. Minerva may not have an answer.”

Knots: “Whatever aura Minerva has may be collapsing!”

Sharper: “Majors is as aggressive as ever and she knows she may need to be to put Minerva down to the mat for good in this one!”

Majors then turns and Vihaan jumps up onto the apron, again, getting into it. The official tells him to get down. Jordan however turns and goes after Minerva and grabs her, but Minerva shoves her back and spews the Dark into the face of Jordan. Jordan turns, rubbing her eyes and Minerva takes her down by the leg before moving forward and locking in the Owl of Minerva. The crowd boos as Minerva smiles, almost cackling as she has the hold locked in fully. Jordan grits her teeth, squinting her eyes as the official checks on Jordan.

Sharper: “Oh no! Vihaan just overexcited! And first that Mist! Now the Owl of Minerva!”

Knots: “Right in the middle of the ring! But Jordan’s trying to fight. Even thought she’s practically blind!”

At first, Demitra is confused, before continuing to check. Majors shakes her head, trying to fight as Minerva keeps the holds on. Vihaan just looks up and then turns to Raab and then back to the ring. Jordan keeps struggling as she clearly is in pain. Vihaan then takes off his shirt and throws it into the ring. Majors tries to shake her head, but Demitra grabs the shirt and Vihaan points to Majors. Demitra then calls for the bell. The bell sounds and the crowd boos. Vihaan gulps as she looks at Majors, saddened.

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

Minerva holds on for a moment longer and lets go. Majors rolls over, and then reaches for the official. Demitra turns to her and Majors pleads with him that she can continue, but Minerva just gets up and turns to Raab, who is getting up. Minerva then walks over to Vihaan as Vihaan backs up.

Minerva: “Pay him…You’re taking us back to the hotel!”

Raab turns and staggers over.

Vihaan: “No! I am with Miss Jordan!”

Minerva reaches through and leans through.

Minerva: “We’ll pay you whatever you want!”

Konrad staggers forward.

Minerva: “Konrad! Take care of him!”

Konrad walks over and Vihaan turns and Konrad grabs him by the head. Minerva then exits to the floor. Jordan starts to gets up, wincing and staggers over to the ropes, falling over. Minerva and Konrad start to exit as Chris Cannon, David Helms and Lucas Knight emerge from the back. Cookie is a few feet behind them. Minerva turns and Raab turns and drags Vihaan over to the barricade and throws him over. Minerva then exits after and Vihaan steps forward before Minerva follows after him. Raab follows too and quickly wraps his arm around Vihaan. Vihaan looks back at Jordan as Cookie slides in. Chris continues chase as the three run forward before Vihaan stops and tries to stop them, but Minerva nails him with a forearm. Vihaan goes down. Raab reaches around in his pants and pulls out his keys before the two run off. Chris runs past Vihaan as David jogs over and checks on him.

Sharper: “They were going to try and make Vihaan take them back. Just to add insult to injury!”

Knots: “Raab has his keys I think! Chris is in hot pursuit!”

The camera focuses on the ring as Jordan tries to get up, before Cookie, now with a bottle of water in her hand, tries to clear out her eyes. David checks on Vihaan again. The camera then changes to a shot of a 2021 Cadillac Escalade in the parking lot. Kandis and Tommy walk over and Minerva jogs over and throws the keys to Tommy. Tommy walks over to the driver’s seat as Kandis smiles, wrapping her arm around Minerva. They get in the backseat. Tommy then enters the car, turning it on. Raab jogs over as Minerva winks at him as she closes the door. Raab stops and turns as Chris runs over and drills him with the C4. The crowd roars. The Escalade then peels off as Chris gets up. He steps forward as they drive around the cars and over to the exit of the parking lot. Chris turns back to Raab as Raab rolls over, coughing as the scene fades to black…