Breakdown - May 6, 2020

“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.

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

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 Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Off with her Head on Giovanni Aries at Retribution 2018 follows.

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

Owen Cruze hitting the Cruze Stomp on an opponent follows before we see Selena Frost hitting the Glass Shard on Bree Lancaster. Bree Lancaster hitting the Classifier on Aaron Blackbourne follows before we see Scarlet Grey walking to the ring.

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

Kennedy Street hitting Dante McCaffery with the Touch of Class follows before we see James Evans and Angelica Jones holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Marie Jones standing on the ropes follows before we see Kandis swiveling her hips as part of her entrance. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra 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 Cassidy Carter dancing on her 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 Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are in the City of Champions! In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, as Fatal Fortunes is on the docket!”

The cameras cut briefly to show a steel cage over the ring before cutting to show Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots standing at ringside.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. I’m Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and tonight and next week, on this program, everything is randomized.”

Knots: “The matches, the title shots, the stipulations. You see the cage over the ring. That could be used tonight!”

Sharper: “Every title will be on the line across the next two weeks and not only that, every champion could have additional matches. These are weeks where anything could happen and every possible scenario could come forward!”

Knots: “And it’s a special time. First time for Sasha overseeing this chaos.”

Sharper: “Let’s now go to the ring to hear from her.”

The scene cuts to the ring to see Sasha standing in the ring. The crowd cheers a bit seeing her as Sasha looks out at the crowd.

Sasha: “Welcome everyone to Breakdown. And welcome to FATAL FORTUNES!”

The crowd cheers. Sasha looks around as the crowd continues to cheer.

Sasha: “Tonight, I hope you’re ready for a roller coaster ride. Every member of the active roster is available. Every championship could be defended. And you see some of the options, already available, like the steel cage hanging over this ring.”

Sasha pauses as the crowd roars.

Sasha: “We will see matchups that could be dream matchups, to unique mixes of styles….to matches where people may face rivals….foes…..friends!”

Sasha pauses.

Sasha: “There are some people who may get a bad hand. Others may have the opportunity to change their fates in one fell swoop. Everything is at the hand of fate!”

Sasha pauses.

Sasha: “Everyone is backstage, ready to go as they will find our their matches moments before they come out to this ring-“

???: “You don’t really believe any of this!”

The crowd boos as we see Sienna Swann walking out from the back, followed by Xiomara Diaz. Sienna has a microphone in her hand.

Sienna: “What you mean to say is that you’ve got the matches already drawn. You’ve decided who will get the opportunities and who won’t? You’ll probably have a way of screwing ME over because that’s the only thing you seem to be any good at.”

The crowd boos.

Sasha: “Believe what you want. But Sienna, the fact is that I don’t know what we’re going to see. For all I know, you could face Bree tonight for the World Title…or you and Chris could have a shot at the World Tag Team Championship or you may struggle in a match against Sammy Thomas Davies.”

The crowd boos.

Sienna: “Put that down…that last option…it’ll happen. See, Sasha, this is just your way of screwing me over…Chris over…people who DESERVE opportunity. Instead, we’ll see what? Asher Hayes get a shot? Maybe Selena Frost can suddenly get that title shot she’s been bitching about on social media and oh yeah, she’s the face of SCW. See, I’m out here because I’m going to expose this fraud. Everyone in the crowd, know this, it’s all been predetermined, who will face who, what opportunities will be available, and even still, Chris, myself, Glory, and YOUR WORLD AND US CHAMPION, Bree Lancaster will overcome.”

Sienna smirks.

Sienna: “Because we know the only things that should happen…I should get my hands on Jordan Majors and end that façade. Chris should get a title match. And Bree Lancaster will prove that she should’ve been World Champion years ago.”

Sasha: “So why didn’t you ever force our hand? I mean Bree and you have proven to be willing to manipulate, to trick, to hide your true intentions, why not do it for a month and force me to have you two face…Then again, you two could face tonight or next week-“

Sienna: “Or maybe I hope your name is in there and I’m put across the ring from you so I can end your fraudulent time running this company!”

Sasha: “Say that all you want. I know you saw my father a couple of weeks ago. I know you’re whining to everyone listening. I’m not going anywhere-“

Bree: “And neither am I?”

The crowd boos some more as Bree Lancaster walks out from the back, holding the SCW World Championship and the SCW United States Championship. She proudly steps out as Sienna calms down a bit turning and seeing her friend. Sasha turns to her.

Bree: “Unhappy to see me. Well, don’t worry. This is going to be become a weekly occurrence. Don’t worry. I don’t have the banner this week even fi it’s a better treat for those fans…They get to see a champion. Something this city has not seen since the early 1990s!”

The crowd boos loudly.

Bree: “But Sasha, I’m not going anywhere. I’m holding onto these two titles and SCW can have something to look forward to when I walk out to start every show while I am on top!”

Knots: “Oh good. I can start later right?”

Bree: “Let everyone see a true champion. So do your worst Sasha. Whatever BS you’re putting out to stop us…I will walk out holding BOTH of these two titles this week and NEXT week and you better get used to it. And when we expose you for your hatred for true talent, maybe others will understand that WE speak the truth!”

Bree brings the microphone down as Sienna looks at Bree as Bree smirks and steps back.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster confident, all while Sienna Swann spins her conspiracy theories!”

Knots: “Here! Want to help…do we have anything in front of us?”

The camera angle cuts to the announce position where Knots holds up the runsheet and notes its empty.

Knots: “Nothing here. Go ask the production truck. The fact is that Sienna Swann is grasping at straws!”

Sharper: “And Bree better be ready. She will have two title matches sometime over these next two weeks.”

Knots: “That and much more to come. When we return, our first match of Fatal Fortunes 2020 will take place!”

Bree starts to head to the back as Sienna keeps glaring at Sasha before Xiomara pulls her away and starts to head to the back.

COMMERCIALS

Phillips: “Your opening contest on Fatal Fortunes 2020 is a singles match scheduled for onefall and with a fifteen minute time limit!”

Suddenly the lights dim in the arena as the screens all cut to black and for a few seconds and there’s nothing, but the reaction of the fans heard all around the arena. After a few moments, the opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system as spotlights begin to flick on and off around the arena. The fans boo loudly as the camera pans through them all and back to the cheap seats in the back of the arena where we see Christy Matthews standing on the guard rail with her arms outstretched in an eerily familiar mock-crucifix pose. Her fists are taped, and she looks more than ready for the task ahead. She is wearing a red jacket the hood pulled up over her head in a style similar to the classic fairy-tale. As she jumps down from the guard rail the screens around the arena begin to display familiar wording once more...

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

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

As she begins to push her way down to ringside, and security line the steps down through the crowd, holding back the fans in the way, we see that she's joined by her manager, Christopher Richter. Christy ignores every one of them as she walks past them, focusing on the ring. She makes her way down to the barricade, leaping over and begins climbing the outside of the turnbuckles, standing on the middle rope, pulling down the hood of her jacket and striking the mock-crucifix pose once more. As the second chorus of “King of the World” hits Christy sings along with the lyrics, continuing to strike the crucifix pose before finally leaping over the top rope and spinning around in the ring, throwing her ring jacket to the outside and collapsing to a seated position in the corner of the ring as the fans cheer. She sits in the corner, looking out at the fans occasionally as Richter collects her belongings from her corner and stands on the outside of the ring nearby.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews is absolutely livid after what transpired last week on Breakdown.”

Knots: “You’re telling me, she was NOT happy losing to Derek Adonis of all people. Infamous on the war path tonight. Hell of a chance of doing just that.”

Sharper: “Well let’s hope whoever coming out next is ready…”

“Let Love In” by the Goo Goo Dolls hits over the P.A System causing the Edmonton crowd to cheer. The curtains part way and out walks Kelsai along with Amy Chastaine who stop at the top of the ramp to survey the arena and its crowd… The crowd roars as the two begin to walk down, Kelsai smiling all the way and making hearts with her hands to fans in the crowd. Amy watches Richter who paces back and forth at ringside. Kelsai rolls into the ring and turns to climb the turnbuckle but Christy sprints across the ring drives an elbow into the lower back of Mason. Amy throws her arms up and yells at the official as Christy pulls Kelsai down and spins her around and throws two more shots knocking her down into a seated position. Matthews beginning to now stomp away in the corner viciously on Kelsai to loud boos from the crowd.

Christy Matthews vs. Kelsai Adamson-Mason

Sharper: “OH COME ON!! SHE WASN’T READY!”

Knots: “Told you, Infamous on the war path tonight!!”

Christy continues to stomp away before the official manages to pull her away, a smirking Christy extends her arms to Kelsai and Amy.

Christy: “WHAT, I’M LETTING LOVE IN!”

She spins on the spot; Christopher Richter laughs on the outside while the official checks on Kelsai who winces a little. Amy is asking if she is okay and she tells her yeah, she is. Mason pulls herself up using the ropes. Christy moves in again for an attack, but the referee pushes her back to her corner telling her to wait. The crowd getting fired up now as a “LET LOVE IN” Chant erupts through the Alberta crowd which only looks to anger Matthews more. The referee steps back and looks to Kelsai and she nods she is ready. He calls for the bell and both women charge out of their corners, Kelsai leaping up into the air and catching Christy with a Lou Thez Press taking her off her feet. She begins to throw hard right s to Matthews who blocks the best she can.

Sharper: “AND NOW KELSAI OUT OF THE GATE!”

Knots: “Kelsai having NONE of that, now we have ourselves a fight!!”

Kelsai is rolled to her back as the tide turns and Christy hammers away on Mason, Kelsai manages to counter with another roll of her own and more blows reign down. Amy is cheering on Kelsai, but Mason once more is rolled to the canvas near the apron. Christy manages to break free and is on her feet, Kelsai starts to get up but Matthews charges at her and hits a basement drop kick which sends Kelsai through the ropes to the outside hard! Matthews starts to climb through the ropes but once more the referee stops her, and she backs up to go and jaw jack with Amy Chastaine on the other side of the ring. The referee follows her as Christopher Richter makes his way around the ring. Kelsai begins to get to her feet, but he grabs her and hurls her into the steel barricade with a crash and starts to walk away holding out his hands.

Sharper:” OH MY GOD, GET HIM OUT OF HERE REF!”

Amy rushes around the ring and checks on Kelsai before saying something to Richter who ignores her entirely. Inside the ring Christy laughs some more before exiting the ring and making her way around with a confident swagger in her step. Amy looks to stay in her way, but begrudgingly moves to the side after Christy begs her to hit her.

Christy: “Yeah you better keep moving or you’ll be next.”

Christy pulls Kelsai to her feet but Mason throws a forearm shot to the gut and another trying to fight back, but Christy drives a knee into her which puts a stop to any fight back. She then rolls Kelsai into the ring and pushes her from the ropes before covering.

1… KICK OUT BY KELSAI!!

The crowd roars as Christy looks down and slaps her telling her to just lay there. Getting to her feet first Christy looks around and stomps on Kelsai before pulling her up and drags her to a corner. She hits Kelsai with aright hand, but Kelsai fires off one of her own. Christy hits another to boo’s from the crowd, and when Kelsai hits hers they cheer. This goes back and forth before a European uppercut catches Mason in the corner. Matthews quickly then lifts Kelsai into the seated position on the top turnbuckle and lifts her legs over the top ropes according…

Knots: “This doesn’t’ look good, Christy looking to let a whole lot of love in by introducing Kelsai to the canvas from up high!”

Sharper: “Precarious position indeed and Amy Chastaine can see that.”

Kelsai starts to stand along with Christy who gets a right hand from Kelsai, the young star trying to fight off Matthews who hammers back more shots of her own, she grabs her head filled with hair and drives her head into a knee before applying a front face lock. The SCW Crowd begins to buzz with both excitement and concern as Christy looks to hit a super-plex. She tries to lift Kelsai up but the young woman has hold of the top rope blocking the move. Christy tries again but is still blocked. Kelsai now lifting Matthews up instead and pushing forward and she lands on the canvas hard before flipping to her back.

Sharper: “KELSAI WITH A COUNTER!”

Knots: “NOW IS HER CHANCE TO CHANGE THE TONE OF THIS MATCH!”

Kelsai winces while looking down at the ring and seeing Matthews on her back. She looks to where Richter is and he is on the opposite side of the ring and Amy is right by her nodding. Mason does not hesitate afterward and leaps off the top turnbuckle and hits a 720 splash on Christy Matthews to a ROAR from the SCW Crowd!! She holds her stomach some but that does not prevent her from covering Matthews.

1…

2… KICK OUT BY MATTHEWS!!

The crowd ooohs, Amy holds her head and Richter slams the mat trying to get Christy Matthews back into this match now. Kelsai is up first and pulls Matthew to the middle of the ring, she then leaps over her and jumps onto the middle rope and then the top rope before hitting an Asai Moonsault on the prone Matthews next. Another oooh from the crowd as Kelsai rolls over holding her stomach before laying on Matthews for another cover.

1…

2… KICK OUT BY MATTHEWS!

Sharper: “Two big moves back to back, and Matthews looking in a bad way right now.”

Knots: “That drop off the top was the turning point here but can Kelsai capitalize?!”

Kelsai looks up to the heavens trying to find that angle where she could seal this match. Richter slams the mat yelling at Matthews who starts to stir. Kelsai rolls to her knees and then moves to her feet as Christy begins to do the same. Christy gets up with a stagger and turns right into a roundhouse kick from Kelsai which sends her stumbling back to the ropes. Matthews charges forward to an awaiting Kelsai, Mason goes for a clothesline, but Matthews ducks under the attempt and quickly grabs her into an inverted fireman’s carry, she spins around looking at the crowd with a sneer before pushing her up off her shoulders and falling back hitting a double knee backbreaker on Kelsai Adamson-Mason!

Knots: “DOUBLE BACKBREAKER! THAT IS NOT WHAT MASON WANTS!”

Sharper: “Not it is not, but its what Christy wanted and now the cover.”

Christy rolls over and covers Kelsai hooking both legs and stomps her feet trying to keep her weight on her…

1…

2… NO KICK OUT BY MASON!

The crowd’s books change to cheers after the kickout, Christy slams the mat and shouts at the referee to count quicker. She turns to focus on Mason who holds her lower back before getting to her feet and exiting to the outside apron. Mason holds her back still and Christy leaps onto the top rope and springboards off looking for a double stomp. Mason however rolls out of the way at the last second, Christy landing and doing a roll. She gets to her feet as does Kelsai and the two run at each other and leap up in the air hitting a forearm shot to the other. They both stagger and fall to the canvas…

Sharper: “Both hitting those forearm shots, both down this has opened up”

Knots: “But one of these two need to capitalize.”

The official checks on Kelsai first and then Christy, he then begins to Count… (1…) (2…) Outside the ring we see both Amy and Richter getting animated, trying to urge both women to get moving. (3…) Christy is the first to start moving… (4…) Next Kelsai begins to move, the crowd trying their best motivate Kelsai up. (5…) Kelsai begins to get to her knees while Christy begins to pull herself up to her feet with the ropes. (6…) Kelsai winces but the count stops with Christy rushing across the ring looking for a kick to the face, Mason ducks, Christy spins around and is rolled up with a schoolgirl.

1…

2…

3!!!

Sharper: “KElSAI WITH THE ROLL UP!”

Immediately the bell sounds and Let Love in by the Goo Goo Dolls hits over the P.A System, the SCW fans erupt! Christy rolls to her knees in shock as Kelsai immediately exits the ring when Christopher Richter slides in looking to grab her. Amy runs around the ring to be at Kelsais side as Phillips grabs the microphone…

Phillips: “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH AS A RESULT OF A PINFALL… KELSAAAAAAI ADAMSON-MAAAASSSOOOONNNN!!”

The crowd roars as a jubilant Kelsai holds her ribs and side of her face. Amy however manages to get her to raise her arm in victory as Christy is livid in the ring.

Knots: “WOW! Derek last week, Kelsai Adamson-Mason this week?! Christy’s fortune has proven to be fatal for her!”

Sharper: “Could NOT AGREE MORE!! That said things are not looking hot leading into Taking Hold of the Flame if things continue as they are for Christy Matthews, but this was a HUGE win for Kelsai Adamson-Mason. Picking up a win over a decorated talent like Christy, this one will mean a lot.”

The SCW Crowd continue to cheer as Amy and Kelsai back up the ramp, the focus on Christy Matthews in the ring who kicks the ropes in frustration at yet another loss…

Backstage, we see Jessica Winters standing with Blake Mason outside one of the locker rooms.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here and I’m with Blake. You’re not in your private box. You need to be ready to go at any point, but this could be another night where your return conditions could run into well, fate.”

Blake: “And if they do, then well, I guess I forfeit. I’m firm on that. I will have nothing to do with Chris, Sienna or Bree. I know that may be seen as unpopular or that I’m ducking them. Perhaps a sign of cowardice. Let them think that. Instead, I’m focusing on the future. Like my sister in law Kelsai who showed moments ago she is someone to watch. She just defeated a former World Champion in Christy Matthews.”

Jessica: “Speaking of World Champions, you can’t be hoping for a match for that title or the US Title, so what are you hoping for?”

Blake pauses for a moment.

Blake: “I’m not really hoping for anything. It’s not that I don’t want certain things. I’d still love to win the World Title, for example, but I’m not hoping for something just to get disappointed. Instead, I’m hoping that whatever is across the ring from me, they bring it. Because I’m hoping this week or next, whenever I’m booked, is a turning point. To show I can handle and succeed with this roster.”

Jessica: “Finally Blake, you met with Josh Hudson last week. You mentioned you had things to discuss. Can to shed some light on them?”

Blake: “Just clearing the air…and making sure that if the two of us enter that ring, we know exactly what it represents.”

Jessica: “Nothing about the Taking Hold of the Flame?”

Blake: “Thanks for coming and letting me speak. I should go.”

Blake turns and heads off, joining Jaxson Sullivan who was off camera as Jessica watches him leave and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The arena goes dark and the SCWTron springs to life as we have the words “Damron Focus on the Community” in golden letters. Then the scene shifts to people helping others in a soup kitchen, feeding the less fortunate. In the backdrop we can hear Louis Armstrong singing his timeless classic “What a Wonderful World”.

“I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.”

While this is played, a man’s voice over is heard…

Voice Over: “We are independent individuals and the institutions they create together — families, schools, congregations, neighborhoods — to advance their ideals and make real their dreams. Those institutions, standing between the citizens and the power of government, are the pillars of a free society.”

Switching scenes now, people are going around during the holiday season, singing songs to nursing home residents, bringing coats and toys to outlets set up for charitable donations, and just spreading good cheer around. In the backdrop, Louis Armstrong continues to sing…

“I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.”

The voice over also continues…

Voice Over: “They create spaces where the power of government should not intrude. They allow Americans to work together to solve most of the problems facing their communities.
They thus reduce the need for intervention by the government in the form of more and bigger programs or a larger public workforce. They minimize decision-making by those who hold or are appointed to office.”

Switching scenes now, there is a large church, where services are open, and welcome to all. After the service, the pastor or preacher makes everyone feel welcome, inviting everyone for food and fellowship following the service, a chance to live as a community while Louis Armstrong continues to sing…

“The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.”

The voice over continues to, with a slightly more urgent tone now…

Voice Over: “That is precisely why today’s progressives distrust and seek to control them — because this is more than a conflict of ideas. It is a struggle for power. Our society is at a crossroads. For several generations, an expansive federal regime has marginalized and supplanted the institutions holdin’ our society together.”

Switching scenes again, plain clothes militia type men keep the peace on what appears to be a compound, complete with a fence. Not that their job seems hard, because everyone inside the compound is smiling and laughing together, whether they are adults going about various jobs that help the community function or children playing together in harmony. Louis Armstrong sings for the final time.

“I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.”

The voice over is gone now however as we switch to a scene of a man on a sofa. He has shoulder length brown hair and is wearing a worn black cowboy hat, a button down black shirt, black jeans, and black cowboy boots. The man offers more of his thoughts…

“No wonder, then, that so much seems to be coming apart now. The question is whether we are goin’ to reinvigorate the private-sector institutions under citizen control or allow their continued erosion by the forces of centralized social plannin’.”

The camera starts to pan out from the sofa and the man is joined by several other people, a blonde female who is about his age both fit, a younger couple him being a lean, muscular build of a man of brown hair and her a blonde who is also fit. And three other children, younger, all blonde and fit, just like last week. This week though as the camera pans back further several more members of the community are standing behind the man. Everyone else's clothes except for the original man appear to be homemade. The man speaks to those viewing again.

“And just who are we you might be wonderin’?

We are The Damrons, and we stand with the people of SCW.”

As the camera very slowly fades out from The Damrons, we hear “Fake It” by Seether

“Who's to know if your soul will fade at all
The one you sold to fool the world
You lost your self-esteem along the way
Yeah..”

Phillips: "The following contest is scheduled for onefall and is a tag team match!"

The arena's lights cut out completely, plunging the whole room into darkness for several seconds before the screens light up to display a countdown.

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

NOW!

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

A shadowed figure can be seen standing in front of the curtain at the top of the ramp.

"FREE-DOM LALALALA FREE-DOM FOLLOW ME!"

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverbrates throughout the arena. The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp, his Tag Title belt over his shoulder.\
Phillips: “Introducing first.... from Santa Barbara, California, he is one half of the SCW Tag Team Champions.... Tommy Valentine!”

Tommy looks out into the audience that are now booing loudly. He stops and smirks a little then shakes his head. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before he resumes walking down to the ring. He slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, staring out into the still booing crowd. He jumps down and hands off his belt before leaning into his corner.

Sharper: “Valentine coming out without Kandis, so who is his partner?”

Knots: “Please be Regan... please be Regan...”

The lights suddenly turn off in the arena Immediately the Tron goes completely bright white, almost blinding. Then the white light simmers down. The voice of Jay Gold can be heard saying "The old is about to become the new." Those words also display on the Tron. A few moments pass before the white background with the words turns to a solid gold background. "Until The Day I Die" by Story of the Year begins to play. As the song gets to the chorus, one gold pyro goes off on each side of the stage. At this moment Jay Gold appears on the stage.

Phillips: “And his partner for the evening.... from Albany, New York.... Jay Gold!”

Gold surveys the crowd, genuinely smiling and nodding. As he hears the crowd's positive response he begins to head to the ring. Once he arrives he walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring. He again nods at his surroundings and gives the crowd the thumbs up. The crowd cheers. Gold then turns to his corner where Valentine awaits. The two glare at each other.

Sharper: “We've got two Hall of Famers on one side, even though they clearly don't care for the fact they're teaming up thanks to the random draw. Still a formidable pair, if they can work together for a few minutes.”

Knots: “And if they can't... let's see who gets to take advantage.”

The lights dim and ruby red lighting settles on the stage as the sound of waves slowly brings everyone into a state of calm. After about ten seconds, the waves are joined by the haunting melody of Dança Das Ondas as the red lights slowly transition into a more golden orange color. Valeria Garcia slowly walks out onto the stage, her eyes slowly roaming over the fans with a cold, emotionless look.

Phillips: “And their opponents, introducing first.... from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, she is Valeria Garcia!”

Slowly Valeria begins to make her way down to the ring, not paying any mind to the fans even if some of them share their appreciation for the beautiful figure walking past their gaze. She slides into the ring and slowly rises to her feet, a smirk beginning to form on her lips as the lights return to normal.

Knots: “Lot's of accusations around SCW of different people having an identity crisis... yet this woman here literally changed her name a few months ago.”

Sharper: “Whatever she calls herself, she can be a threat when she stays focused.”

The arena goes dark before a lone spotlight shines on the entrance, suddenly the opening beats to “All The Days" by Mammoth play throughout the arena as the beautiful Peyton Rice walks out in wrestling gear and jacket, Adrenaline Championship belt around her waist. Her long sandy blonde hair hanging down. She looks around at the crowd before getting to one knee and making a line across the entrance, she crosses her arms and lowers her head for a moment before standing up and pointing to the ring as the crowd roars.

Phillips: “And her partner.... From Glendale, Arizona, current SC W Adrenaline Champion.... She is NOT another “Pretty Face,” Peyton Rice!”

With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring, stopping and pulling off some high fiving the fans. She continues to head to the ring soaking up the reaction before hopping into the apron and pointing the crowd before flipping over the top rope as the crowd roars. Peyton hopes on the second rope, pointing at the sky as the cheers continuing. She hops down and hands off her belt before joining Valeria in their corner.

Peyton Rice & Valeria Garcia vs. Jay Gold & Tommy Valentine

Sharper: “Quite a mix in the ring right now... Adrenaline Champion. A tag champion. Hall of Famers... and something of an enigma.”

Knots: “The real enigma is how the hell this cluster is gonna work out!”

The bell rings. Peyton steps through to let Valeria start for their team. In the other corner there is a somewhat heated discussion between Valentine and Gold over who will start. Valentine gestures to his waist. Gold puts his hands up and goes to the apron while Valentine turns to Valeria.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine already throwing his weight around, insisting on starting things off because he's a champion.”

Knots: “Seems like a valid point in my book.”

Valentine and Valeria circle each other a bit then Valentine steps in and grabs her arm. He spins her around and sends her into the ropes. On the return he goes for a flying forearm but Valeria ducks. Valentine spins around as Valeria bounces off the other side. She jumps and hits a dropkick. Valentine hits the mat on his back, but rolls through and gets right back up. Valeria nails him with a forearm, then an elbow. She goes for another forearm but Valentine blocks this one. He then pulls her in and hoists her up and plants her with a powerbomb. He makes a cover.

1!

Valeria kicks out. Valentine pulls her up and throws her into a neutral corner. Valentine then runs in and drives a knee into her ribs, then another. Valeria leans on the ropes. Valentine hits a spinning heel kick into the corner. Valeria slides down to the canvas. Valentine pulls her out and covers again.

1!

2!

Valeria kicks out. We see Peyton clapping from her corner. Valentine gets up and glances at his corner, where Gold is waiting. He shakes his head and turns back to Valeria, who is getting to her feet.

Sharper: “Looks like Tommy Valentine wants no part of Jay Gold.”

Knots: “Of course not. The only person he's interested in tagging with is Kandis, otherwise he's gonna do what he wants on his own!”

Valeria gets up and Valentine grabs her to send her across, but she counters and whips him instead. Valeria quickly goes to her corner and tags in Peyton. Valentine hits the ropes, but grabs the top rope to stop his momentum. He turns and sees Peyton is in the ring now, and smirks. She stands ready, a determined look on her face. Valentine rushes at her and aims for a clothesline. Peyton ducks and spins and nails a spinning heel kick into Valentine's back. He stumbles forwards and into the ropes. Peyton grabs him and hits a snap suplex. She goes for a pin.

1!

2!

Valentine kicks out. Both get up and stare each other down.

Sharper: “Interesting match up here, Peyton trained and graduated from the AnteUp Academy... where Tommy Valentine was one of her trainers, alongside David Helms. And we've seen what that partnership, that friendship, has degenerated into in recent weeks.”

Knots: “Think Tommy wants Peyton to pick a side, too?”

Sharper: “I doubt she'd choose him and Kandis, the two women have a bit of history as well.”

Peyton waves one hand in a “come on” motion. Valentine glaces back at Gold, then at Peyton. He shakes his head and goes to the corner and makes the tag. Gold seems confused but steps in. Peyton shakes off a bit and she and Gold lock up.

Sharper: “Valentine chose the lesser of two unwanted situations... fight his former student or give the ring, and spotlight, to a man he doesn't like.”

Knots: “And now we see Peyton and Jay square off!”

The crowd cheers as the Adrenaline Champion and Hall of Famer struggle for the advantage. Gold takes it, and works Peyton into a neutral corner. He nails her with a forearm, then an elbow. Peyton gets her knee up and catches Gold in the ribs. He steps back. Peyton comes out of the corner a bit and hits a high knee. Gold staggers back some more. Peyton bounces off the ropes and drops Gold with a springboard bulldog. She makes a cover.

1!

2!

Gold kicks out.

Sharper: “Youth and energy winning out over experience right now.”

Knots: “Peyton jumped off the ropes so quick I only saw a blur!”

Both get to their feet and Gold grabs Peyton, sending her into the ropes. On the return she ducks a clothesline, bounces off again as Gold spins around. Peyton goes for a dropkick, but Gold drops and rolls under. Peyton hits the mat on her side. The crowd oohs. Gold gets to his feet first and turns just as Peyton is up. Peyton goes for a spinning heel kick, but Gold catches her leg and shoves her backwards. Peyton stumbles back, but stays on her feet. Gold grabs her and sends her into the neutral corner again. Valentine though sees this and runs along the apron to that corner, and immediately drills a knee into Peyton's lower back. She leans on the ropes, grabbing her back and looking at Valentine stunned. Gold runs over and shoves Valentine, nearly knocking him off the apron.

Gold: “What are you doing?!”

Valentine: “Trying to win!”

Gold: “Not like that!”

Valentine scoffs and walks away down the apron, back to the tag corner. Peyton came out of the corner as Gold and Valentine were bickering. Gold turns around and Peyton waves him to “come on.”

Sharper: “Peyton Rice caught a little off guard by one of her former trainers taking a cheap shot at her, but she seems to have recovered.”

Knots: “And Jay Gold waited for her to signal she can continue rather than taking advantage. He's not a fan of all these opportunists.”

Peyton and Gold lock up. Gold switches around to a rear hold and plants Peyton with a German suplex. He bridges for a pin.

1!

2!

Peyton kicks out. She rolls through and to her feet, grabbing at her back. Gold gets up as Peyton tags in Valeria. Valeria runs at Gold and nearly takes his head off with a diving clothesline. The crowd oohs. She then drops and tries to lock on a Fujiwara armbar, but Gold escapes before she can get a good grip. He rolls away, runs the ropes and takes Valeria down with a hurricanrana. He makes a cover.

1!

2!

Valeria kicks out. They both get up and Valeria goes to the corner and quickly connects with a missile dropkick. She gives Gold a few stomps for good measure before making a cover of her own.

1!

2!

Gold kicks out. Valeria sits up and slaps the mat, angry. Gold gets up and pulls her up and sends her into the corner. Valeria hits the turnbuckles hard. She grabs at her back and half runs, half dives to her corner and tags Peyton in. Peyton gets in. Gold grabs her and sends her across. Peyton bounces off and ducks a forearm. They both keep going, bounce off opposite sides, and have the same idea... both jumping for a crossbody. They collide midair and crash to the mat in a heap. The crowd oohs. Valeria sighs, shaking the top rope. Valentine smirks and laughs.

Sharper: “Both quick athletes and had the same idea and now both are paying for it!”

Knots: “And Tommy Valentine thinks this predicament is just hilarious.”

Gold stirs and starts to get up. The crowd starts to cheer, encouraging both. Gold gets to a knee as Peyton stirs. Gold gets up and towards his corner, reaching for a tag. Valentine though wants none of it. He holds his hands up, standing on the ring steps where Gold can't reach him to make the tag. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Looks like Tommy's had enough of this, and the crowd is letting him know how they feel about it.”

Knots: “He doesn't care! He only cares about two things – Kandis, and the Tag Titles. Neither of those are in jeopardy in this match.”

Gold stands there staring at Valentine, shocked he won't tag in. Peyton gets to her feet, and Valentine lowers his hands and steps to the corner before she turns around, acting as if he had been there the whole time. Peyton grabs Gold, spins him around, and drops him with the Bear Down. The crowd cheers for the sudden move as Peyton makes a cover.

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings. Valentine hops off the apron and starts to walk off as Peyton gets up.

Phillips: “Here are you winners by pinfall.... Valeria Garcia and Peyton Rice!”

Valeria enters the ring and the official raises both their arms. Peyton just watches Valentine walk off, shaking her head. She turns back to Gold, who has gotten to his feet. He holds his head with one hand and extends the other to Peyton. They shake hands and the crowd cheers.

Sharper: "Classic example here of the difference in how to deal with being teamed with someone you don't necessarily like. Peyton Rice and Valeria Garcia... not friends. But they made it work. Tommy Valentine and Jay Gold? Jay tried but Tommy had his own agenda and it cost them this match."

Knots: “He still doesn't care! Just walked off.”

Sharper: “Regardless how it happened, this is a nice feather in Peyton's cap, getting a pinfall on the Hall of Famer Jay Gold.”

The scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The arena goes dark. The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. Fireworks blast off the entrance as “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena. Regan Street walks out in her cheetah print wrestling gear and ensemble. She holds her SCW Television Championship. She stands at the entrance way looking out into the crowd as they shower her with cheers. Regan looks around at the crowd, screams and then smirks walking to the ring determined for her next match and starts to make her way down to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one-fall, has a fifteen minute time limit, and is a fatal four way Chain on a Pole match for the SCW Television Championship! First, on her way to the ring, from Santa Monica, California, she is the Hellcat, Regan Street!”

Regan Street gets to the apron and hops up to the ring as the crowd roars. Regan flips over the ropes back first to cheers from the fans. Once inside the ring Regan goes to the corner, climbing it and posing in her own confident way. She then drops down and looks at the pole which has a chain hanging from it. She takes off her TV Championship, handing it to the official. He takes it as she takes off her entrance attire, awaiting her opponents.

Sharper: “Regan Street hoping to walk out of Fatal Fortunes as TV Champion. But that’s a tall order. Two weeks where you don’t know who you’ll face.”

Knots: “And add situations like this. Chain on a pole. Winner is decided after the chain is pulled down. Only item allowed as a weapon. Oh, and oh yeah, it’s a fatal four way!”

Sharper: “She doesn’t have to be pinned to lose the title.”

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Rope" by the Foo Fighters echo throughout the arena. At the 13 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses.

Phillips: “The first challenger, from Chicago, Illinois, he is Asher Hayes!”

“This indecision got me climbing up the wall
Been cheating gravity and waiting on the fall
How did this come over me, I thought I was above it all
Our hopes gone up in smoke, swallow your crown
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you
Choke, on a kiss, I thought I'd save my breath for you”

He makes his way down the ramp as the cheers of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, saluting the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side.
He stands, once again, on the top rope. He tosses his shades out to the crowd, smirking and a blowing a kiss to the fans before dropping down, removing his jacket and handing it to the ref before leaning into the corner, waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Regan may be happy about this. Asher Hayes defeated her for the Adrenaline Championship last fall. Could this be a bit of an opportunity to undo that.”

Knots: “To get a win back, but it could be a challenge. Asher Hayes could be the Hellcat whisperer!”

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

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Sweet but Psycho:” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. The crowd boos loudly. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie.

Phillips: “Next, accompanied by TJ Johnson, from Hollywood, California, she is the Queen of Queens, Katie Steward!”

The two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length. Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Sharper: “Katie Steward returning for the first time to the ring since that cage match against Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “Just happy it’s not a cage match tonight!”

Sharper: “But an opportunity to also remove some competition. Both her and Regan are trying to work toward a Tag Title shot. This is a different ballgame, but you know Katie may try something here.”

The feedback over the PA system, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier rips through the arena. While the noise attracts the attention of the crowd, spotlights, one after another shine down onto the stage. The familiar chords of "The Fade to Black" crackles on the sound system as smoke begins to hover on the stage. A shadow stands behind an illuminated curtain, by this point the crowd already caught up in a frenzy. The song's interlude cuts shorts as the lyrics begin.

Sharper: “Wait a minute!”

“Life it seems, will fade away
Drifting further every day
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free”

As the final line of lyrics play and the song revs up, Xander bursts out behind the curtain onto the stage. He marches out onto the stage to the top of the ramp. Boos starts to hail down on him, but there is some cheers beneath. Behind him emerges a woman, wearing a coat with fur lining. As she stops and positions herself behind Xander. As if she doesn't exist, he stares down at the ring, regardless if occupied or vacant. A serious glare is painted across his weathered face. He starts marching deliberately down the ramp, continuing to stare at the ring.

Phillips: “And finally, accompanied by Artemis, from San Diego, California, he is Xander Valentine!”

The song begins to fade out at this point. Xander is at the bottom of the ring steps. He stomps the bottom step several times before moving pass the steps towards the side of the ring. In a single bound, Xander leaps up onto the apron. He poses for a moment, stretching his shoulders as he continues to look into the ring. He raises his arm high into his air, as to promise victory. He garners another response from the crowd. Meanwhile Artemis has left his side, instead moving towards the time keeper to take the position of a watcher. She stands there as if no one else exists but Xander and his opponent. Xander looks over at Artemis for a moment, for the first time acknowledging her existence before leaping over the top rope. He steps over to the corner and prepares for the battle ahead. Regan Street keeps her eyes on Xander.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine and Regan Street fated to meet again here tonight and for Regan’s title!”

Knots: “Remember last time. Three Martial Banes and the interference of Tommy Valentine to keep Regan down!”

Sharper: “And we know some respect has been earned. But this is not what we expected tonight!”

Xander Valentine vs. Katie Steward vs. Asher Hayes vs. Regan Street

Chain on a Pole

SCW TV Title

The bell sounds and Regan and Xander look at one another. Asher watches both of them before Katie runs at Xander only for Xander to get a boot up and catch Katie in the face. The crowd roars. Katie rolls over to the apron. Xander and Regan keep look at one another. Asher turns to Xander and eyes him up before turning to Regan. Asher nods before turning and running to the corner with the pole and the chain. The crowd roars and Regan runs over and grabs Asher and pulls as hard as she can and throws him down. Asher rolls through and Regan then runs over and kicks him in the chest. Asher falls over to the corner. Regan turns back to Xander.

Knots: “I think Asher decided it best to get a weapon to deal with either the Executioner or the Hellcat!”

Sharper: “Didn’t work as well, but Regan and Xander back to glaring at one another. Who is going to lunge first?”

Xander just looks at Regan as the crowd roars. Regan says something to him as Xander doesn’t respond, only smiling slightly. Regan is almost asking for an explanation before we see Asher and Katie both get up and Katie runs over and this time, nails Regan from the side. Regan goes over. Xander steps over to either join in or help, but Asher gets up and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Katie kicks Regan over and over as the crowd boos. Regan covers up as Asher nails Xander with a couple more hard rights before Xander shoves him back. Asher rolls through and gets up and Xander lunges and goes for a clothesline. Hayes ducks and stops and Xander turns and Asher hits a dropkick, knocking Xander up and over the top rope to the floor. Asher then gets up and walks over and grabs Katie and spins her around and chops her. The crowd woos.

Sharper: “Hayes now using this opportunity to try and take over the match.”

Knots: “He may just have pissed off Valentine though!”

Sharper: “He went up and over. He landed on his feet though!”

Knots: “And Regan is pissed off in the corner.”

Katie gets up and Hayes hits another chop. Katie hits the mat. TJ yells at Asher to stop as Hayes grabs Katie and runs her into the corner. Hayes turns around and Xander pulls himself back onto the apron. Hayes runs across and nails him with a forearm. He falls off. Hayes turns around and Regan spears him down and then starts to hammer away on him with repeated right hands over and over. The crowd roars. Hayes covers up a bit as Regan gets a few more shots in. She gets up and Hayes rolls over and starts to get up and Regan hits a basement dropkick. Asher falls back and rolls over. Regan then gets up and turns and stomps him over and over and over before she turns back and goes to Katie before Katie rakes her eyes. She then spins her around into the corner. Katie then chops her in the chest. The crowd woos.

Sharper: “Xander getting back into the ring. Katie better make good on this.”

Knots: “Katie trying to attack the Hellcat. Go for the eyes. Why not?!”

Xander pulls himself onto the apron and into the ring. Katie then grabs Regan and looks back and smiles before whipping Regan toward Xander. Xander just grabs her and stops her. He then looks at her as Regan looks surprised and Xander then steps up and boots Katie again. Katie hits the mat. Regan rolls over and gets up. Xander then walks over to Katie as she gets up and scoops her up and hits a sidewalk slam. Regan steps forward, but Hayes suddenly runs over and clotheslines her down. Regan rolls over and Asher grabs her and throws her out of the ring. Xander gets up and Hayes turns and walks into a chokehold by Xander. The crowd roars. Hayes then kicks him in the shin and then again before running into the ropes. He bounces off and Xander scoops him up and hits a tilt-a-whirl slam. The crowd ohs. Xander slowly gets up and Katie starts to get up and Xander looks at her. TJ then climbs onto the apron and gulps. Xander turns and walks towards him and Katie runs over and kicks Xander between the legs. Xander grimaces and drops to his knees, leaning against the ropes. Regan stirs on the floor and Katie runs over and hits a baseball slide. She then gets up and smiles before looking at the chain.

Sharper: “Katie using the distraction by TJ!”

Knots: “Kicked a field goal with Xander’s testicles too!”

Sharper: “One way to bring the big man down and now the baseball slide to Regan! She knows she’s got a fixed window here.”

Katie turns and goes over to the corner. She starts to climb up the turnbuckle to the top rope. She looks up at the chain. She smiles and grabs at it before Regan Street climbs onto the apron and then grabs Katie. She then steps up to the middle turnbuckle and shoves Katie back. Katie hits the mat. The crowd cheers. Regan then steps up to the top rope, ignoring the chain before diving off and hitting the Price Tag. The crowd cheers. Hayes stirs as Xander pulls himself up. Regan gets up and looks at Xander again before she steps over toward him and Xander shoves her down before turning and going to Katie and grabbing her by the head. The crowd roars. Regan then runs over and spins him around, wanting to fight. Asher however jumps to the ropes and backflips back, hitting moonsault onto both. Xander hits the mat and rolls over. Asher then gets up and grabs Regan and pulls her up and hits a vertical suplex.

Sharper: “Asher back in just as Xander and Regan were going to clash again!”

Knots: “Regan wants to fight. Xander’s focusing on the match. This is unreal!”

Asher then turns and stomps Xander in the face, stomping him over and over. He rolls over to the apron and then to the floor, staggering off. He turns back and goes to Katie and grabs her. Katie nails him in the ribs and then again before Asher clubs her in the back. We then see Tommy Valentine walking out from the back, holding steel chair while whistling. The crowd roars and boos as Asher then pushes her into the corner. He knees her repeatedly as Xander walks around the ring. Asher then grabs Katei and hip tosses her down. He points to the chain. The crowd roars. Regan starts to get up at the ropes, still unaware of Tommy. Tommy then turns the chair and looks around before placing his finger in his mouth and sticking it in the air, almost as if judging wind. He then lifts the chair up and goes to swing, but Xander blocks it. He then pulls the chair away and throws it down. Asher meanwhile climbs up and goes to grab the chain.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine just saved Regan from Tommy!”

Knots: “Tommy tried to slink down here to cost her the title!”

Sharper: “And instead, he’s got an Executioner!”

Knots: “Run Tommy run! He said he’d make him pay if he got involved in his matters again!”

Tommy’s demeanour changes from smug to concern. He then looks around and Xander lunges after him. Tommy jogs back, smirking as Xander jogs after him. The crowd roars. Regan then turns and notices this as Asher pulls the chain down from the top. He looks around as the crowd cheers. He hops down and Katie starts to get up and Asher runs at her and nails her with the chain, spread out between his arms and clotheslining her with it. He then turns around and starts to wrap around his fist. He looks around as Katie starts to get up and Asher runs at her and nails her with a hard right hand, driving the chain into her, knocking her down. The crowd roars. Katie rolls over and Asher turns to go for the pin, but Regan pulls him off and then grabs him and runs him into the corner, shoulder first. Regan winces and turns back and hits one leg drop onto Katie before turning and hitting a second and then jumping up as high as she can, hitting a third. She goes for the pin on Katie as Asher falls to the apron.

Asher enters and dives for the pin. He rolls over, smacking the mat in pain and frustration as Regan rolls off. Xander stops at the stage as takes a deep breath.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall and STILL SCW Television Champion, Regan Street!”

Sharper: “Regan Street still the TV Champion, but just by the skin of her teeth!”

Knots: “Asher had it! Asher had it won and Regan’s anger of Katie Steward and what she did just took over there at the end!”

Sharper: “But what if Tommy had connected with Regan? Xander Valentine focusing on him. A wild match here on Fatal Fortunes!”

Regan is handed the TV Title and she looks at Asher and Katie as she then rolls to the floor. She winces and throws the title over her shoulder and looks at Xander who glances at her before heading to the back and the scene cuts away.

Backstage, Jordan Majors is seen next to Jessica Winters in the interview area.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here and I’m with Jordan Majors and Jordan, you’ve quickly been put in the crosshairs of Sienna Swann, but it’s not just misdirected anger. It’s directed anger at you. And a lot has changed for you. What did you think about Sienna’s comments earlier tonight?”

Jordan smirks.

Jordan: “She’s going to hope she draws me to end the façade. What façade? That I saw through your bullcrap? Well give it a try because right now, I have one thing over you. I dropped you on your head and trust me, it felt good. So if I draw her, so be it. I’ll look forward to it. I want it. I’ll welcome it.”

Jessica: “What about Chris…or Glory…or Bree?”

Jordan pauses for a moment.

Jordan: “I think its quite clear where their loyalties lie. And apparently they’d rather deal with the unstable angel than stand on their own. That’s just sad. And it confirms what I always thought…I was a means to an end. A friend when it mattered. I mean I’m Jake Starr’s sister. Did you think I was going to be tamed? No…and I’m not going to be under their thumb. So bring it!”

The crowd cheers.

Jessica: “Thank you Jordan and we look forward to what you may be competing in in Fatal Fortunes either this week or next. Breakdown returns after this!”

Jordan nods and walks off as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Kelsai Adamson-Mason is walking backstage, grabbing a bottle of water, from catering. She heads down another hallway, when she’s suddenly attacked from behind by the wide furry arm. The camera pans back to show that bear attacking another victim. The bear runs over and stomps her a few times, more annoying Kelsai than anything, dazing her. The bear then steps back, quickly does a hip thrust in one direction, then the other, and then the first direction again before running away.

Knots: “Another bear attack!”

Sharper: “What in the world is going on backstage?!”

The bear continues to run off as Kelsai slowly gets up and then turns to the cameraman before turning back, confused and we cut away.

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 “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and as the lights come back up, we find Syren standing in the middle of the stage, adorned in a jacket. The crowd boos but she doesn’t seem to care, spinning around to point to the back of her jacket where we see the words ‘DARK FANTASY’ written.

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

Dark Fantasy

Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. The curtains part and CHBK and Alexander Crowe walk out to join her, which only gets more of a negative reaction from the fans. Syren then begins to walk down to the ring, flicking her hair and ignoring the fans at ringside as Alexander Crowe and CHBK follow.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, accompanied by CHBK and Alexander Crowe, from Los Angeles, California, she is Syren!”

As the trio approach the ring, Crowe slides into the ring before sitting on the middle rope and pushing it down, while holding up the top rope. Syren very deliberately walks up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the ring apron before stepping between the ropes. CHBK makes his own way into the ring as Syren walks over to the middle of the ropes, stepping onto the bottom rope with one foot and the middle rope on the other. She steps off the ropes and walks over to her corner. She slides off her ring jacket and tossing it in the corner. Then she backs into the corner as Crowe and CHBK lean in and talk to her.

Sharper: “Syren out here and already showing displeasure.”

Knots: “No title match clearly!”

Sharper: “Not surprised. A lot of roster members. The odds are limited. But who is she facing tonight?”

KABLAAAAAAAAAAM!!!

The opening horns of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Wanna B Ur Lovr” begin to play out over the crowd, meaning the crowd is about to be “graced” by the presence of a living love machine – the man known as Derek Adonis!

Knots: “Let’s make it two for two!”

Stepping out amidst spotlights of every colour of the rainbow alongside Cookie, the man’s outfit radiates light against a few blacklights slipped in, and he is completely oblivious to his detractors, basking in the glow of the spotlight as he begins his sensual stride towards the ring.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Cookie Dreams, from Las Vegas, Nevada, he is Man Mountain, Derek Adonis!”

Syren looks at Adonis with a look of disdain as Derek Adonis focuses on the ring and heads down with Cookie. Cookie points to Syren, mimicking a breaking motion. Derek ADonsi then reaches the steel steps and walks up them, taking each step with added emphasis. He gets onto the apron and after winking at a particularly friendly female, pulls himself through the ropes. He gyrates just a little bit in the ring as his music fades.

Sharper: “Adonis stunned the world defeating Christy Matthews last week and Syren was among the most stunned. And now she draws him tonight.”

Knots: “Syren’s demeanour changed on a dime. Same for Derek Adonis!”

Derek Adonis vs. Syren

The bell sounds and Syren runs across to Adonis as Cookie tries to get Adonis ramped up, but Syren nails him with a forearm shot before hammering on him with repeated right hands. The crowd boos as Syren hammers away on Adonis in the corner. The official calls for the break.

Syren steps back and walks around the ring. She then turns.

Syren: “You need to get the hell out of my ring, you disrespectful slug!”

Adonis looks up and Cookie yells at Syren.

Cookie: “Maybe you need to get out of OUR ring! Future Taking Hold of the Flame winner right here!”

Cookie points to herself as Syren steps over. She then kicks at the ropes. Syren steps back and turns and Adonis runs out and hits a clothesline. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “And Adonis taking down Syren after she started to threaten Cookie!”

Knots: “Adonis always was the chivalrous sort!”

Syren looks up stunned as Adonis turns and Syren gets up and goes for a hard right, but Adonis ducks. Syren staggers forward and Adonis turns and clotheslines her down again. The crowd cheers. Syren pops up and turns and Adonis hits a running clothesline. Syren hits the mat and starts to back up on her ass to the ropes. She smacks the mat in anger. CHBK tries to complain to the official as Adonis then does a bit of a gyration. The crowd cheers. Syren gets up and runs at Adonis who lifts her up and launches her into the air with a huge back drop. The crowd roars. Syren gets back up and Adonis scoops her up and onto his shoulder. Syren kicks her legs.

Sharper: “Adonis on fire!”

Knots: “She’s fighting though. She may be frustrated! She’s fighting through!”

Syren slides down and Adonis turns and Syren kicks him in the knee before jumping up and hitting an enziguri kick to the head. Adonis falls over. The crowd boos. Syren rolls over. She then winces and holds her jaw before getting up. Adonis starts to get up and Syren jumps up and hits a leg drop to the back of his head. Adonis rolls over. Syren gets up and looks at Adonis before stomping him in the back of the head and then again and again. The crowd boos some more. A “Syren sucks!” chant begins as Syren looks around, glaring at the crowd. Adonis rolls over as Cookie tries to encourage the chants. Syren notices this and then grabs Adonis and slowly pulls him up. She grimaces before jumping up and hitting another leg drop, this time, driving Adonis down with a leg drop bulldog. Syren rolls him over and covers him.

Adonis kicks out. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Adonis kicking out. Syren with the lax cover.”

Knots: “Still that disrespect. Nothing learned from last week when Christy lost to Adonis!”

Syren gets up and mounts Adonis and nails him with a series of hard right hands. Crowe smirks as the crowd boos with each shot. The official tells Syren to stop and calls for the break. Syren gets up and snaps at him. Syren walks around the ring. Adonis slowly starts to stir. Syren then runs over and kicks at the ropes by Cookie. Cookie falls back as the crowd boos loudly. Adonis gets up as Syren smirks and Syren turns around only for Adonis to hoist her up in a bearhug and swings her down with a bearhug slam. The crowd ohs. Adonis hooks the leg.

Syren kicks out. She rolls over, holding her lower back as Adonis starts to get up and Syren gets up and turns to Adonis who scoops her up and slams her down. Adonis runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits a running splash. He hooks the leg.

Syren just gets her shoulder up and rolls over. Adonis rolls off. He gets up and does a bit of a dance, getting a roar from the crowd before running into the ropes, but CHBK grabs his leg. Adonis falls over. The crowd boos. Adonis gets up and looks at CHBK before turning and Syren jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

Adonis kicks out. The official turns and reprimands CHBK who keeps backing up, his arms up.

Sharper: “Adonis tripped up by CHBK, allowing Syren to nearly win.”

Knots: “They have that down to a science. And Adonis still got out!”

Sharper: “The officials need to get CHBK and Crowe out of here! I thought Syren thought that Adonis would be easy. Right? Last week. Looks like her cockiness is getting the best of her!”

Knots: “Kablam?”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Syren then gets up as Adonis slowly stirs and Syren nails him with a forearm shot and then another. She then runs into the ropes and runs at him and nails him with a running Yakuza kick. Adonis hits the mat and starts to get up. Syren walks over and grabs him and Derek manages to hit a back elbow. Syren stumbles back, her arm catching the official in the face. He turns away and Syren falls to the ropes. CHBK then quickly reaches into his pocket and hands her a pair of brass knuckles. She takes them and smirks, placing them on her fist. She then sees the official down and Adonis turns around and Syren nails him with the brass knuckles. He falls back into the ropes before she quickly places them in her tights, but as she turns, Adonis falls forward and onto her, with Syren quickly realizing what is happening, a look of horror on her face as she falls back pinned with Adonis as dead weight on her. The referee recovers and counts as Syren frantically tries to kick out!

The crowd cheers. Cookie jumps up and down as CHBK just looks stunned.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Derek Adonis!”

Syren still keeps frantically trying to get out from under Adonis as CHBK and Crowe enter the ring. They then run over and both shove Adonis off. Adonis rolls over, blinking, coming to as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Adonis just pinned Syren!”

Knots: “And all thanks to Syren! Adonis was dead weight! Ha ha! I love it!”

Sharper: “Adonis just realizing he’s defeated one of the greatest wrestling champions of all time!”

Adonis smiles as CHBK and Crowe turn to them as Syren is struggling to catch her breath. CHBK runs over as does Crowe and Adonis rolls out of the ring and to the floor as Cookie then raises his arm. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Fate on Adonis’s side tonight!”

Knots: “He pinned Syren!”

Sharper: “And Syren, when she catches her breath will never hear the end of it!”

Adonis backs up as the crowd chants “KABLAM!” over and over. Cookie smiles as they head to the back. Syren then looks out at the crowd glaring before we cut away.

Backstage, we see Selena Frost chuckling.

Selena: “He did it. Gotta love it.”

David Helms then walks over to Selena.

David: “What are you laughing at?”

Selena: “More just watching Syren trip and fall. I know it’s a bit petty, but it’s nice to see Derek get something and for Syren’s arrogance to hurt her.”

David: “Not going to deny either.”

Selena: “What’s up?”

David: “I wanted to talk to you a bit more. We chatted after Cold Blooded and after last week…”

Selena: “You went after Tommy. Tommy looks to be doubling down. Look…we’re all practically family.”

David: “I’d have said the same about Tommy. But here we are.”

Selena: “And I know…but if you want to join Regan in ending this all with the Connection…I’m not going to say no or change my mind. You’re her husband.”

David: “I know this was important to you.”

Selena: “And it is. But it’s about her winning the titles. And in this case, it’s getting personal for you, Regan and them.”

David: “You sure?”

Selena: “Positive. Regan and I talked about it too. We’re on the same page here.”

David: “Thanks.”

Selena: “Speaking of family…Jason…”

David: “Nothing new. Still having the occasional migraines. Seems to be better this week. Hoping he can get through his match. But until we can get answers from Gio….nothing.”

Selena: “I’ve never liked Gio. Never.”

David: “We’re in the same boat. I should check on him.”

Selena: “And we all need to be ready. Who knows what’s next? Don’t want to pull a Syren, right?”

David chuckles and heads off as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

The SCW Crowd roars as “The Old Me” plays after the commercial break, the cameras fly over some spots of the front row before focusing inside the ring where Jason Phillips stands with mic in hand. The voices of both Jonathan Knots and Adam Sharper take center stage.

Sharper: “Welcome back folks, if you’re just joining us then a hardy welcome to you as well. What a night so far and we got instore for you and the best thing is?”

Knots: “No one knows what it’s going to be! Fatal Fortunes and the magic of this night, and next week as well anything can and likely will happen!”

Sharper: “That is exactly true. Two nights were the fates will be decided what will transpire either night, the only thing that we do know is that all Championships will be defended over the course of the two shows.”

Knots: “And I already have my bingo card ready for what happens tonight!”

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit and is for the SCW United States Championship!”

Knots: “Here’s title shot one for Bree!”

Suddenly 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, her arms spread wide, the United States Championship belt around her waist and the SCW Championship over her shoulder. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her. The crowd boos heavily.

Phillips: "Making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied by Scott Burnside... She is the current SCW United States and World Champion, Bree Lancaster!”

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp. She stops at the steps and Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. He goes to the apron as Bree walks to the center of the ring, turning as she does. She then walks a circle in the ring showing off. She takes off her attire and hands off the US title to the official before turning to the corner. Scott is seen massaging Breezy’s shoulders as we await her opponent.

Knots: “So now who gets the chance! One on one for the US Title!”

The crowd roars when Cold as Ice by M.O.P plays over the sound system as the white snow comes down on the ramp. Konrad Raab comes jumping and walking out wearing a hooded coat over his head with his Pitbull logo and his The Iceman nickname on the back of it, along with his name. He also wears his blue and white wrestling trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, Ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest.

Phillips: “From Cologne, Germany, he is The Iceman, Konrad Raab!”

Knots: “THE ICE MAN COMETH!”

Sharper: “Huge opportunity here for Konrad!”

He heads to the ring, high fiving the fans and goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and takes the hood off. Konrad climbs on the turnbuckle and does a holdup on each of the turnbuckles as the fans cheer him. He then takes his coat off and prepares to wrestle as he does a few punches to the camera before the match begins.

Konrad Raab vs. Bree Lancaster

SCW United States Championship

Knots: “What an opportunity, I didn’t see this coming.”

Sharper: “No on could have, Bree doesn’t look thrilled.”

Knots: “When does she ever?”

Bree looks across the ring at Raab then to Scotty who tells her she has this, it is only Konrad Raab.

Sharper: “Did he just say only Konrad Raab?! He has twice the experience as Bree inside that ring.”

Knots: “And she has twice the titles unfortunately, what does experience do if you have the talent? God damn it I wish I had this on my bingo card… An upset tonight would be amazing.”

The bell sounds off and the SCW Crowd roar, a chant immediately starts for Konrad as he looks at the World and United States Champion. She is the first to walk out and approaches Raab, he walks out of his corner to meet halfway but Bree fires off a forearm shot and another then once more before pushing Raab to the ropes. She hits an Irish whip on Raab but the much bigger star spins through and sends Bree across the ring instead. Raab ducks looking for a back body drop but Lancaster grabs the top stopping her momentum. She then runs and kicks Raab in the chest to an “ooh” from the crowd as the impact was loud. He shoots up only to get a kick to the gut doubling him over, Bree hit a clubbing blow to the back repeatedly as Raab begins to cover up best he can. He then pushes Bree away to the ropes. She runs back at him; he tries for a lariat but the World and US Champion duck’s underneath. Raab spins into a side kick to his leg, Lancaster hits another before following it up with a bitch slap to the face heard around the arena.

Sharper: “Oooh, that left a mark and I think it also woke Konrad up!”

Knots: “Raab lately been having issues controlling that anger of his. If there was an on switch, imagine a slap like that would be it!”

Bree stands in the ring and Konrad’s eyes widen and if looks could kill, Bree would likely be dead to the delight of everyone. She chops him in the chest and he stands there glaring at her, she hits another and he motions for her to do it again but instead she rakes the eyes stunning him only to follow that up with an unexpected roll up.

1… KICK OUT BY RAAB!

Raab quick to kick out on one, but holds his face rubbing his eyes. The fans trying to get behind him, while Scott applauds Bree from the outside, informing everyone she is the champ. Bree is back on her feet and runs across to stomp the back of Konrad, she stomps again and starts to get to his feet before stomping on a leg. Raab rolls over hold his leg and gets and elbow drop to the chest. She covers again.

1… KICK OUT BY RAAB!

Raab rolls from the Champion who is on the offensive at present, he begins to get up and gets a kicked to the side which only aids him up to his feet. He holds his side as he leans against the ropes. Bree approaches but is caught by a back elbow. He hits another stunning her slightly and is taken down with a running clothesline from Konrad Raab! The fans roars as she rolls over and is quick to her feet. She is escorted to a corner by Raab who begins to unload a series of boxing style punches on her repeatedly, each shot getting the SCW fans riled up some which Scotty screams at him to stop, he backs up and rears one for one final punch but Bree winces some as she stumbles out only for Raab to change his mind wrap his arms around her waist and hit a release belly to belly suplex across the ring! The SCW fans cheer which sparks something in Raab to quickly move across the ring and cover hooking a leg.

1… KICK OUT BY LANCASTER!!

Raab holds his head as Bree rolls away this time, the SCW fans continuing their rallying support of the challenger.

Sharper: “Some quick falls by Bree earlier in this match and Konrad with one of his own.”

Knots: “Not quick enough though, not long enough he wants a three count!”

Bree quickly rolls to the outside and walks over to Scotty who is fanning her with his hands. Raab back on his feet motions for her to get back in the ring. He confidently leans through the ropes but the Extra Champ clocks him with a forearm shot. He stumbles back and she slides in and quickly runs at him only to get caught with a shoulder block taking her off her feet. He grabs her legs and immediately tries for a Cologne Cloverleaf, but Bree is too quick and gets to the ropes holding on tightly, the official forces Raab to let go which he does causing the fan’s boo.

Sharper: “Great awareness there from Lancaster, but you have to wonder what she would have done if he locked that in.”

Knots: “Screamed like an Extra Champion I bet.”

This Edmonton crowd starts up a “Lancaster Sucks” “Konrad Rocks!” this puts a smile on Konrads face as he seems to move his head along with it, motivating himself in the process. Bree sneers as she pulls herself to her feet walking over to Raab and pushing him back a few steps.

Bree: “Who the hell do you think you are huh?!”

She pushes him again and this time Raab throws a hammer of a right hand catching her off guard, she stumbles back into the ropes and is sent across the ring with an Irish whip once again. This time she makes a return and is taken off her feet with a drop kick! Raab rolls over and covers

1… KICK OUT BY LANCASTER!!

Sharper: “Raab trying to get that fall but the Champion isn’t giving in that easily. Raab is gonna have to work harder.”

Knots: “Raab looks frustrated.”

He hits the mat and starts to get to his feet and paces back and forth a moment before going back on the attach, he pulls Bree up but she connects with a Louisianan Uppercut causing him to stagger a few steps, the champion then grabs Raab and snapmare’s him into a seated position before quickly running the ropes and returning with a dropkick of her own to his face. Scotty cheers on the outside while the rest of the arena firmly boos.

Knots: “This crowd does not like this change of pace in the match at all. They’re rooting for Raab here.”

Sharper: “Bree a polarizing champion so far, that victory marred of course by the inclusion of Syren at Cold Blooded.”

Bree sits up and adjusts her kneepad for a moment, Raab holds his face and sits up. The Champion rolls to a knee and then her feet and swiftly kicks Raab in the chest again. He winces and she hits him again with another this time Raab rolls to his knees only to get caught with another kick to the chest. Lancaster steps back and tries for a running kick to the chest but Raab ducks it with Bree stumbling forward. She catches her footing though and immediately lunges back with a superkick to Raab spine sending him to the canvas! The crowd boos loudly as she rolls him over and covers.

1…

2.. NO KICK OUT BY RAAB!!

Bree sits up and looks at the official, she extends are arms and yells that was clearly a three count, the official holds up two fingers though.

Knots: “Good to know that holding two championships doesn’t improve your counting skills.”

Sharper: “She’s just frustrated that’s all. Raab is proving to be a harder nut to crack.”

Knots: “You got that right about being a nut.”

Bree showing signs of frustration now shakes her head and wags her finger to emphasize her point that this is not how it’s going down. Getting back to her feet she quickly hits a legdrop and follows that up with an elbow drop for good measures. Raab rolls away holding his chest and starts to get to his feet. He stumbles to a corner and leans against it. Bree runs at him and leaps onto his knees holding on to his head looking for a monkey flip. The crowd roars though as Raab grabs hold of her waist and steps forward after lifting her up and drops her face first onto the turnbuckle with a modified snake eyes.

Sharper: “OOOh Huge snake eyes variation there, Bree on her knees.”

Knots: “Raab’s chances might have just gotten better if he capitalizes.”

Scotty rushes over to check on Bree as she leans face first on the middle turnbuckle. Raab is back to his feet and slaps his face a few times to snap himself out of it. He begins to feel the adrenaline kicking in now while pacing back and forth before seeing Bree is biding her time in the corner. Scotty is trying to get her attention but has litter effect. That is until Raab grabs hold of Bree looking for a sleeper hold. He pulls her up to her feet, but Bree manages to run up the corner and kick herself up and over and shifts her weight with Raab falling back, Bree driving his head into the canvas with a sliced bread number 2.

Sharper: “And the Champion has a counter. But both are down again!”

Bree lays back on the canvas still holding her face but is more mobile than Raab. He begins to stir however Bree is showing more signs of life now while rolling over to her feet shaking the cobwebs. Raab gets up and turns and Bree looks at him before lunging and planting him with the Classifier! The crowd ohs and boos. Bree goes for the pin.

The crowd boos as Bree rolls off and sits next to him.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and STILL SCW United States Champion, Bree Lancaster!”

Sharper: “Title defense one is a success for the champion!”

Knots: “Won the US Title, but she could still have to defend her World Title, maybe even tonight!”

Sharper: “Raab brought it, but Bree Lancaster may be as strong as we’ve seen her as of late. All of the confidence in the world.”

Bree gets up and has her arm raised. The official hands her the US Title as Scott hands her the World Championship. They stand in the ring, celebrating as Raab stirs. She then looks at him before stepping off and exiting the ring. She then smirks before proudly placing both titles over her shoulders and heading to the back.

COMMERCIALS

Ace Marshall walks into one of the locker rooms with Cassidy Carter.

Ace: “Look, we need to find out. There’s a Dancing Bear here. Wanted to get his autograph. Loved his work.”

Cassidy: “Uh-huh.”

Ace turns and walks over.

Ace: “Speaking of fans, Asher probably bankrolls the site.”

Asher is in the corner and takes a deep breath as he puts his phone down.

Ace: “Dude, we can wait until you’re finished.”

Asher: “Yeah, yeah…well, maybe that was me back here. Looking for new talent!”

Ace: “That would explain why the kicks were so weak. Lover, not a fighter.”

Asher: “Yeah, unless it’s kicking the BF’s ass. Speaking of…how’s your ass after you got beat?”

Ace: “Yeah, yeah…Well, my ribs are okay, but if they’re trying to change my mind about things…I think more and more that Trios is gonna get a lot more fun!”

Asher: “Just as long as you get me in there.”

Ace: “Only with the bear suit.”

Asher: “You think I’m bluffing?”

Ace: “Yes, yes I am.”

Cassidy nods.

Asher: “Well I have something else of the bear!”

Cassidy rolls her eyes.

Ace: “Just don’t need to embarrass yourself.”

Cassidy: “Please tell him to keep it in his pants. We’re just waiting to see if you can get going against whoever you’re up against.”

Ace: “Can’t be worse than Ash here.”

Asher: “Screw you, man.”

Ace: “Not today. I have plans. Right Cass.”

Cassidy shrugs and walks off as we cut away.

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system...

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and is a tag team match with a fifteen minute time limit. First, from London, England, she is The British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

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 crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.

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

Throat is dry, my vision's fading
I'm paralyzed and left here waiting
Taking time just one step forward
Won't lose my mind, I'm here to stay

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. Then the music dies down slowly...

Sharper: “Glory Braddock about to be in an incredible partners match. Two teams made up we presume of makeshift members.”

Knots: “Teams can be drawn, right?”

Sharper: “They can be, but we won’t know until it happens.”

“Scarlet” begins to play as the entire arena in engulfed in red lighting, feeling so much like a thick red veil has overtaken the arena that it's suffocating. Through the smoke that begins to cover the stage, Void slowly walks out onto the stage, snarling at the fans in an almost animalistic fashion. Angel is not far behind her, a hand on Void's shoulder as she says something to her that has the masked woman nodding.

Phillips: “Her partner, accompanied by Angel, from parts unknown, Void!”

The two begin making their way down to the ring, Angel never breaking her contact with Void which seems to be the only thing keeping her from venting her aggression on any of the booing fans around them. Once they reach ringside Angel pulls back her hand, and Void slides into the ring and crouches down in her corner as Angel stays on the floor, giving more instructions to her as the lights return to normal. Glory looks at her as Void scans the arena.

Sharper: “This could be interesting.”

Knots: “What happens if Void just goes after Glory!”

Sharper: “That could be a possibility. I mean I’m stunned Sienna or someone hasn’t gone after Void’s handler.”

Knots: “Now who are they up against?”

The lights dim a bit as “Tesoro” begins to play, a bit of fog slowly beginning to form on the stage. Slowly, we see a figure crawling through it, almost like a cat trying to remain hidden before it pounces on its prey. When the vocals pick up a bit, she slowly rises to a stand and gazes out at the crowd with a grin, revealing herself to be Maria Vencejo.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, she is Maria Vencejo!”

She starts walking down the ramp, her eyes moving along with crowd but there's no further interaction with them. When she reaches ringside she pauses for a moment to examine the golden nails on her gloves before she suddenly bolts forward, sliding into the ring before rolling into a kip-up. She backs into her corner and slowly removes her gloves before the referee even has to say anything about them, but the look in her eyes makes it clear she's contemplating how they may be useful pending how the match plays out.

Sharper: “One half of the Las Bandidas de Gata Negra to face them and this is interesting. Maria Vencejo is Valeria Garcia’s current partner. Garcia is the former Ruby Amarant.”

Knots: “But we don’t know for sure Void is Scarlet?”

Sharper: “Come on Jon.”

Knots: “What? She’s screwed up in this form. I’m not taking an ass-kicking on an obvious hunch!”

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande 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. Glory just smirks.

Phillips: “And finally, her partner, from Nome, Alaska, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Sharper: “Things just got interesting further!”

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! 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. Glory starts to talk to Angel, who is communicating to Void.

Glory Braddock & Void vs. Maria Vencejo & Selena Frost

Sharper: “Glory Braddock had a smirk come over her face immediately.”

Knots: “I think she just realized that she’s got a personal instrument in destruction in Void. She’s been virtually uncontrollable when we’ve seen her in the ring!”

Sharper: “And Glory knows that. Selena is a great target for her!”

The bell sounds and Void immediately runs across the ring and nails Selena with a forearm shot and then another. Maria rolls to the floor and then gets up onto the apron as the crowd boos. Glory smirks as Selena grabs at the ropes and Void nails her again with a forearm blow. Selena falls down to the mat and moves toward the corner. Void walks over and spears her back into the corner before rearing back and shouldering her again and then again and again. The referee calls for the break.

Void steps back and turns to the official. Angel snaps at her as Void turns and looks back at Selena. Selena nails her with a forearm to the jaw and then another and another. She geos for a fourth, but Void grabs the arm and wrenches it. Selena grimaces and then flips forward and nips up and kicks Void in the ribs. She jumps up and hits a dropkick. Void hits the mat. She starts to get up as Selena shakes out her arm.

Sharper: “Void right after Selena as we figured! Look at the smirk on Braddock’s face!”

Knots: “She loves this. Could take out Selena without getting involved at all!”

Selena turns back and Void nails her with a forearm. Selena kicks her in the ribs and then hits a shoot kick to the thigh. Void swings wildly, but Selena ducks and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and hits a flying headscissors. Void rolls through. She staggers up to her feet and Glory points at Selena. Void turns and runs at her and Selena ducks. Void stops and ends up at the ropes, and Maria jumps up and grabs her and hits a guillotine drop. Void steps back and Selena grabs her and hits a snap back suplex. Selena goes for the pin.

Void kicks out. She then thrashes as Selena backs up and looks at her and then Glory who smirks. Selena however steps back as Maria tags herself in. She enters the ring and stalks Void a bit as she gets up and then as Void gets up and lunges, almost on instinct, Maria goes low, grabbing her legs and forcing her down. She then runs along her back. Void gets up annoyed and Maria turns and hits a basement dropkick. Void falls back.

Sharper: “Maria taking advantage and entering to quickly use Void’s aggressiveness against her.”

Knots: “I’ve never seen someone so violently get out of a cover attempt!’

Sharper: “And Selena Frost, before exiting, shot a glare at Glory. That’s the other subtext in this match.”

Maria goes for the pin.

Void kicks out and against thrashes as she does. She starts to get up and Maria turns and grabs her, but Void quickly headbutts Maria. Maria falls hard and rolls over. She winces as the official checks on her, but Void heads over and kicks her in the chest over and over again before Glory yells at her to go after Selena. Void spins around and lunges at Selena, but Selena sees it coming and catches her with a shoulder to the ribs. Selena then pulls her through and jumps up and hits a leg drop to the back of her head. Void falls back and rolls over. Maria stirs and goes over for the pin.

Void kicks out and rolls over a bit less violently than earlier. She stirs as Maria gets up and Selena tags herself in. Maria looks at her as Selena enters. Void starts to get up and Selena runs over and jumps up and hits a frankensteiner, sending her right for Glory. Void rolls over and to the ropes and starts to stir as Selena gets up and points to Glory.

Sharper: “And Selena entering. She wants Glory! Glory has claimed that Selena didn’t beat her. Selena’s offering her the chance!”

Knots: “Glory’s thinking about it!”

Sharper: “Void getting up. And there’s the tag!”

Glory then reaches down and tags herself in. She enters the ring as Angel says something to Void. Selena backs up and Void suddenly springs up and runs at Selena and hits the Void Effect. Selena hits the mat and the crowd boos. Void then stumbles off as Glory runs over and stomps Selena over and over again. She smirks. Glory then grabs Selena and drags her up and hits a snap suplex. She turns and goes for the pin.

Selena shoots her shoulder up. Selena rolls over and starts to move to the ropes and Glroy walks over and kicks her in the ribs over and over. Void is controlled by Angel, moving her to the corner. She takes her time exiting though as Glory then looks at her before stepping up onto the middle rope and spinning around, locking in a figure four headlock onto Selena, draped over the top rope, choking her. Void remains in the ring for a moment longer before she exits. The official turns back.

Glory lets go and drops down to the apron. Selena staggers forward, coughing. Glory then enters the ring. She then boots her in the ask, forcing her down.

Sharper: “Glory toying with Selena here.”

Knots: “Just used Void again. Void took her down, but Selena just not able to fight back.”

Sharper: “Glory nudging her. Look at this. Trying to get her to tag out. To show Glory had her. Even though most of the damage was by Void!”

Glory nudges her again. Selena starts to get up and Glory walks over and grabs her and starts to lock in a crossface chickenwing. Selena however fights and keeps trying to fight her before falling forward and spinning through, causing Glory to go face first into the top turnbuckle of the neutral corner. Selena starts to get up and Glory turns around and Selena grabs her arm and hits the Paydirt. Selena rolls over, wincing in pain as Glory holds her jaw. Maria looks on as Void just paces, Angel talking to her the entire time.

Sharper: “Selena got Glory down. Glory got a bit complacent!”

Knots: “Paydirt got paydirt!”

Glory rolls over, holding her jaw as Selena starts to turn and starts to get up. Void suddenly enters and runs over to Selena and spears her into the corner. She spins off and nails Maria with a hard right before turning back to Selena. Glory backs off as Void nails Selena with repeated right hands. The referee calls for the break. Glory backs away, smirking. Void ignores the official as she nails her over and over again.

The official calls for the bell.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, Glory Braddock and Void have been disqualified!”

The crowd boos as Void continues to club away on Selena Frost as Angel just smiles. Glory smirks too, rolling out of the ring. She starts to head to the back.

Sharper: “Void just snapped! This violent woman just snapped and look at Glory! She’s loving this!”

Knots: “Selena is just covering up. Maria also bailing. Glory loves this as she’s battering and bruising Selena!”

Glory turns and smiles as Void gets a few more shots in. Selena falls to a knee. Void then walks around the ring and spins around and goes over toward Maria. Maria backs up and holds her arms up, pointing to Selena. Void backs up and turns around and Selena suddenly nails her with the Glass Shard. Void hits the mat and Selena rolls over and looks at her. She winces a bit and gets up as Glory just shrugs. She turns and heads to the back.

Sharper: “Selena just getting the Glass Shard off as Void turned away for a moment!”

Knots: “Now Selena turning her attention to Glory, who’s been smiling all match.”

Selena Frost continues to eye Glory as Maria walks around the ring. Void stirs a bit as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as the scene opens up at ringside.

Phillips: “The following triple threat match is for the SCW Adrenaline Championship, scheduled for one fall…”

Sharper: “Did we hear that?”

Knots: “Peyton Rice is wrestling for the second time tonight.”

Sharper: “And she is having to do it in a triple threat match.”

The arena goes dark before a lone spotlight shines on the entrance, suddenly the opening beats to “All The Days" by Mammoth play throughout the arena as the beautiful Peyton Rice walks out in wrestling gear and jacket. Her long sandy blonde hair hanging down. She looks around at the crowd before getting to one knee and making a line across the entrance, she crosses her arms and lowers her head for a moment before standing up and pointing to the ring as the crowd roars.

Suddenly Kelcey Wallace walks out to an even bigger roar of the crowd as she looks around and smiles. Turning to Peyton they both nods. With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring with Kelcey behind her, stopping and pulling off some high fiving the fans and taking selfies with them. She continues to head to the ring soaking up the reaction before hopping into the apron and pointing the crowd before flipping over the top rope as the crowd roars, then behind her is Kelcey who slides in the ring much to the cheers of the fans, standing up quickly, Kelcey points to the turnbuckle. Peyton hopes on the second rope, pointing at the sky as the cheers continuing, Kelcey clapping. Peyton then thanks the fans while being announced….

Phillips: “Introducing first, the champion, from Glendale, Arizona! Weighing in at 115 pounds, accompanied to the ring by her manager, “The Perfect Ten” Kelcey Wallace! She is NOT another “Pretty Face”, here is Peyton Rice!”

The crowd roars as she flips from the second rope on to her feet and does a cartwheel. She takes off her jacket and ruffles her hair a little, standing in the corner, talking with Kelcey who takes her entrance gear and steps outside to the corner, awaiting for the match to begin. Rice rubs her lower back as she looks up the ramp.

Sharper: “She might be putting on a brave face, but she has to be tired.”

Knots: “This is going to be as much about her tenacity as it is about stamina.”

Sharper: “Who’s the first challenger?”

Phillips: “And the first challenger…”

Nymphetamine (Deva-Fix) begins to play, and once the guitars kick in the lights dim just enough for red and white lights to stand out as they sway across the stage. Out from the back saunters Scarlet Grey, a smirk on her lips as she purposely sways her hips, drawing the gaze of every fan in the arena as they are entranced by the mere sight of her walking down the ramp, putting every runway model in existence to shame without even actually trying.

Phillips: “Weighing in at 135 pounds, from parts unknown, she is Scarlet Grey!”

She slowly walks up the steps before stepping between the top and second ropes, taking her sweet time with it to show off not only her ample display of cleavage but also the greatest ass god himself ever created for a woman. Once she's in the ring she waits in the corner, eyes moving over to the referee with a look that's just begging for him to come over and 'inspect' her for foreign objects.

Sharper: “Good news for Peyton, she’s not the only one who we believed competed earlier tonight.”

Knots: “Void competed earlier too.”

Sharper: “Fortunate for Peyton.”

Phillips: “And the second challenger…”

The opening bass of "Baby Got Back" begins and Kandis steps out from the curtain, a sway in her step. The music cuts to a remixed version of the chorus, with added bass, and Kandis turns around to wiggle her bountiful rear end.

Knots: “Oh my.”

Sharper: “Oh my indeed.”

Knots: “Of all the wrestlers, it had to be Kandis.”

Sharper: “Peyton’s not amused.”

Phillips: “Weighing in at 161 pounds… she is currently one half of the SCW Tag Team Champions… KANDIS!”

Some of the males in the crowd cheer as Kandis turns back and starts down the ramp. When Kandis gets to the ring steps, the line skips in the remix:

"My anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hon!"
Kandis shakes her hips in time to the words, then steps through the ropes and slaps her ass right at the whip sound. The bass line continues as Kandis bounces on her feet a little, shaking all of her assets.

Kandis vs. Scarlet Grey vs. Peyton Rice

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Sharper: “We all know there is a lot bad blood between Kandis and Peyton, stemming back to her Emerge days. In fact, in their debut on SCW programming, Peyton defeated Kandis.”

Knots: “Earlier tonight, ironically… Peyton faced off against Tommy. She’s getting the
taste of both Tag Team Champions tonight.”

Peyton steps up to Kandis immediately. She raises her belt. The referee takes it from her. The two immediately start jawing with one another. Scarlet looks over at the unfolding situation. She raises her arms, gladly staying out. Before the bell even rings, Kandis and Peyton begin to push each other. The referee slides in.

Sharper: “I guess they haven’t buried the hatchet.”

Knots: “Scarlet in the meanwhile seems to be content in watching from the sidelines.”

The referee manages to get separation between the two ladies. He motions towards the bell. Kandis and Peyton immediately converge. Kandis meets Peyton with a few hard rights. Peyton absorbs the strikes, moving in closer. Once in range, Peyton delivers a payload of knife edge chops to drive Kandis back. She steps in, drills Peyton with an elbow. Peyton staggers. She steps forward to return fire, blasting Kandis with an elbow of her own. They continue to exchange blows. Closed fists make their way into both ladies’ arsenals. Scarlet Grey backs up into a corner, begins to relax. Her eyes watch on as her two opponents beat the piss out of each other.

Sharper: “The intensity in this match already evident. They’re swinging for the fences.”

Knots: “You have to wonder how much damage Peyton can afford to sustain. She already wrestled a match tonight.”

Sharper: “I think having Kandis in front of her, she is extra motivated. She’s not going to let her old foe take her TV title.”

Kandis thrusts her hand forward to catch Peyton in the throat. Peyton chokes. Kandis drills her with an uppercut, launching Peyton off her feet but she bounces back down. Kandis spins around with a backfist to the chest, but Peyton ducks. Kandis flips back with the pele kick to connect with Peyton. Scarlet applauds the blow from her corner. Kandis glances over at her, glares. Scarlet raises her hand. Cheers Kandis on. Already Peyton is battling to her feet, Kandis reaches forward, whips Peyton towards Scarlet. Scarlet manages to leap frog over, runs to Kandis, headscissors takedown, tossing Kandis forward into the corner, colliding with Peyton who’s up against the turnbuckle. Scarlet runs in, leaps in with a big splash, crushing her two opponents.

Sharper: “Scarlet’s getting her feet wet, catching both ladies in the corner.”

Knots: “Did you see her? She was cheering Kandis on, hoping to buy a little more respite.”

Kandis and Peyton stumble out from the corner. Kandis shoves Peyton back. Peyton bounces off the ropes and clocks Kandis with an elbow. Kandis tries to respond with a hook but Peyton buries her shoulder into Kandis’s midsection. Northern lights suplex, bridged for the pin:

1…

2- Scarlet Grey leaps up and lands with a double stomp onto Peyton’s abdomen. Scarlet takes off to the ropes, springboards, and immediately slides with a dropkick to Kandis’s face.

Sharper: “Scarlet’s picking them off. She’s taking advantage of the situation.”

Knots: “Kandis and Peyton, they can’t get past each other. Kelcey’s over there, calling out to Peyton to put personal feelings aside.”

Sharper: “They’re going to need to. They’re making Scarlet’s life very easy.”

Scarlet stomps down several times onto Kandis. She turns to Peyton, gives her a few stomps for good measure, using the top rope to elevate her for greater impact. Peyton and Kandis both simultaneously roll to their feet. Scarlet pulled Kandis into a front facelock, she runs forward, leaping up for a tornado DDT, her feet seeking out Peyton but Kandis simply chucks Scarlet into an oncoming Peyton Rice. Scarlet’s pulled up by the back of the neck and tossed over the top rope to the outside. Kandis turns her attention on Peyton Rice, begins to stalk her in the ring.

Knots: “Kandis particularly ejecting Scarlet Grey from the ring. She wants Peyton all to herself.”:
Sharper: “A smart strategy might be to isolate one, neutralize the other.”

Knots: “I think she simply wants to get some well aged revenge on Peyton Rice for all their battles back in the day.”

Peyton pulls herself to her feet. She’s taken by the arm, drags into a powerful elbow to the side of the head. Kandis takes her head and slams it against the top turnbuckle. Kandis throws Peyton back into the corner. She backpedals. She handsprings forward, turning her ass as the blunt of the attack, striking Peyton in her abdomen. After the Booty Call, Kandis tosses her hair back. Peyton drops to the bottom turnbuckle into a seated position. Kandis backpedals again, this time coming crashing down onto Peyton with the cannonball.

Sharper: “Peyton’s in trouble. She’s in that corner.”

Knots: “Kandis is fully taking advantage of Peyton right now.”

Sharper: “The Adrenaline Championship might change hands.”

Kandis drags Peyton away from the corner. She hooks the leg to go for the pin, but she’s pulled to the outside by Scarlet Grey. Grey tries to scramble into the ring, looking to make her own pin attempt on the champion, but Kandis yanks her back. Kandis leads her over to the ring post and goes to slams her head against the steel post; however, Scarlet gets a boot out to block the attempt and swings back with an elbow to the throat. Kandis staggers backwards. Scarlet runs forward with a clothesline to take Kandis down on the outside. She waves for Kandis to get back up. Kandis does. Another clothesline attempt but Kandis ducks underneath. She spins and charges forward, but Scarlet catches her with a drop toe hold. Kandis swings forward, face first into the ring steps.

Knots: “Peyton gets a reprieve while Scarlet and Kandis brawl on the outside.”

Sharper: “Kandis’s saying hello to the steps.”

Knots: “Her jaw bounces off the steel steps there. Ouch.”

Scarlet pulls Kandis back, she rams her back against the announcer’s table. Meanwhile, Peyton Rice has stepped out onto the apron. Scarlet and Kandis turn in time to be taken down by Peyton Rice’s asai moonsault!

Sharper: “Peyton Rice takes to the skies and she downs both her opponents!”

Knots: “She timed that perfectly!”

Sharper: “And she pops right back up.”

Peyton Rice slides into the ring, does a lap, and comes back this time with the tope suicida to knock Scarlet and Kandis again off their feet! Just as they were pulling each other back up onto their feet. The crowd explodes!

Sharper: “And again! Peyton strikes with an aerial assault!”

Knots: “She’s not letting the challengers breathe.”

Peyton points to the sky and she climbs up onto the top rope. She waits for Kandis and Scarlet to get to their feet. She takes flight with a diving cross body but Kandis and Scarlet catches her this time. Kandis has her torso and Scarlet has the legs. They go in opposite directions, stretching Peyton. Finally, the stronger Kandis wins out as Scarlet’s loses. Kandis swings Peyton around to club Scarlet with the feet. She shifts her hold on Peyton, runs forward, ramming Peyton’s lower back into the ring post. Kandis rams her again before she hoists Peyton fully onto her shoulders. She turns, Scarlet’s on the apron, she runs across the apron, flies in with a knee to Kandis’s face. Kandis is launched backwards, executing the samoan drop on the outside.

Sharper: “The battle continues on the outside. Scarlet’s effectively taking out two birds with one stone with the running knee strike.”

Knots: “Kandis couldn’t even raise her hands to defend herself.”

Sharper: “Nasty strike. All ladies in this match are hard hitters that is for sure.”

Scarlet yanks Peyton up by the hair and rolls her into the ring, deciding she’s not going to try to move Kandis. Peyton rolls into the ring. She finds her feet. She turns, right into a bridging fisherman suplex by Scarlet Grey.

Sharper: “Picture perfect fisherman suplex with a gorgeous bridge!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Peyton shoots her shoulder up. She’s not going to give up her title without fighting to the bitter end.”

Knots: “ Scarlet’s now shifting over into the Fifty Shades of Grey!”

Sharper: “Peyton’s reign is in jeopardy!”

Peyton flails about as Scarlet’s legs close down onto her neck. Kandis storms the ring, seeing her victory in danger. She stands over Scarlet’s who trying with all her might to submit Peyton. Kandis sits down hard onto Scarlet’s head for the Bass Drop. Scarlet’s hold on Peyton breaks. Scarlet rolls onto her knees, she’s taken by the hair, and Kandis swings her hip hard into the side of her head. Scarlet spills onto the canvas.

Knots: “Who knew, Kandis’s ass is registered as a deadly weapon in 32 of the 50 states.”

Sharper: “Gratuitous delivered to Scarlet. Kandis hooks the leg!”
1…

2…

Sharper: “Peyton dives down and knocks Kandis off of Scarlet.”

Knots: “And Peyton immediately rolls Kandis over with the La Magistral Cradle!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Kandis manages to get the shoulder up. This match continues!”

Scarlet scrambles to her feet. She pulls back on Peyton’s shoulder but she is met with an elbow to the face. Peyton leaps up onto her shoulders, spins around like a top. At this time, Kandis launches forward from a kneeling position to shoulder tackle Scarlet right into a posion rana that spikes the head into the canvas. Peyton hurries to her feet, aims for Kandis, Kandis tosses Peyton over her shoulder for a back body drop. Peyton hits the canvas with thud. Kandis turns her attention to Scarlet. She stalks Scarlet. Scarlet uses the ropes to find her feet. She steps forward. Kandis comes cruising, looking for the Starmaker! Scarlet manages to spin out of the way. The unforgiving Bionic blow to the face using one of her metal gauntlets, Kandis is sent sidewalks, falling through the ropes, spilling to the outside.

Sharper: “No disqualifications in a triple threat. Kandis might have been decommissioned in the match with the blow.”

Knots: “But she’s out of the ring!”

Sharper: “Watch out! From behind!”

Scarlet Grey turns to locate Peyton, but Peyton has snuck up onto the top rope. She dives off the top rope, taking Scarlet Grey down with the Snowbird. She points again to the corner and the crowd pops. Peyton throws her exhausted body up onto the top rope one more time.

Sharper: “Pretty Girl Drop!”

Knots: “If she just makes the pin, Kandis is not going to be able to interfere!”

Sharper: “She hooks the leg!”
1…

2…

3!

Sharper: “And that’s all she wrote!”

Knots: “Peyton might have wished she was able to pin Kandis, but I guess she can settle for Scarlet Grey instead.”

Sharper: “Peyton saw her opportunity, she took it. And she’s still the SCW Adrenaline Champion!”

Phillips: “The winner of the match, and still the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Peyton Rice!”

Peyton gets up and has her arm raised as she’s handed her Adrenaline Championship. She winces and takes it, holding it over her head before turning and dropping down to the floor. She walks over to Kelcey who supports her, applauding her. They start to walk around the ring.

Backstage, we see Scott Burnside talking to a crew member backstage.

Scott: “What? Breezy already fought?!”

Crew member: “She’s been drawn. Just doing my job.”

Scott: “Ridiculous!”

Scott turns and sticks his head into the Beauty Factory locker room.

Scott: “Breezy! You’re up again?!”

Bree (from inside): “What?!”

Footsteps are heard before the door opens and Bree steps out.

Bree: “So this is how she’s going to screw with us!”

Sharper: “Sounds like Bree will be joining Peyton Rice as someone else doing double duty tonight and she’ll be in action, again, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

“That Girl’s a Genius” blasts through the arena and the camera pans a wide shot and to show the crowd’s pop for the youngest of the Steward clan. The camera changes as it switches to the stage entrance where Madison walks out dress in her dark black ring attire and wearing a steampunk white rabbit mask as the crowd boos. She stops on the stage and feeds off the crowd’s energy that gets her pumped.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for…”

Phillips stops and walks off to the timekeeper as we cut back to Maddy. She takes off down the aisle sprinting to the ring and slides inside it. She gets up on her knees and takes off her mask bopping her head to the music and smiles to the crowd. Madison picks herself up and takes off her black ring coat and gets ready for her match and her music fades out. We cut to see Phillips incredulous as the timekeeper keeps talking to him, convincing him the match is legitimate.

Sharper: “Madison Steward is on her way to the ring. She’s about to be in action. We saw Bree summoned, so I assume they’ll meet!”

Knots: “Maybe World Title? But why would Phillips be incredulous! Maddy just won a twist of fate!”

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, her arms spread wide, the World and United States Championship belts over her shoulders. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her. The crowd boos heavily. Bree however continues to head to the ring, clearly displeased. She gets to the ring and walks up the steel steps, still showing herself having not showered from earlier. Scott walks to the ring and stands at ringside as Bree enters the ring. She steps forward, and starts to give the official an earful.

Sharper: “Bree is not happy to be doing double duty!”

Knots: “Probably because we find out she doesn’t clean up well! Geez!”

Sharper: “Easy Jon. Meanwhile, Maddy could have something to say about the Beauty Factory. They tossed her aside a few weeks ago when they attacked Selena Frost.”

Bree: “What the hell is the meaning of this? And now not telling me the stipulation? Am I defending my title against that?”

Phillips: “This contest is a Dependables match. First-“

Bree: “Wait? Dependables?”

Maddy Steward vs. Bree Lancaster

Dependables Match

Just then, massive pyro shoots out from the stage. Bree even flinches, jumping from the explosions. The arena's lights cut completely as a military style drum beat begins to boom from the speaker system. Rock guitars begin to cut into the mix, allowed to ring out for a few seconds before cutting. As the drums and guitar repeat, a deep raspy voice begins to speak.

"In 2013, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground..."

The crowd begin to buzz in anticipation as the military drumbeat and guitar hook continue to play as the voice continues.

"Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem... if no one else can help... and if you can find them..."

The drums and guitar begin to reach a fever pitch.

"Maybe you can hire... The Dependables!"

As the voice finishes speaking, the guitars and drums kick in fully as a heavy metal version of the theme from the "A-Team" hits the speaker system. White spotlights and strobe lights begin to flicker on the stage as The Dependables logo flashes up on the screens. The crowd begin to pop wildly waiting for the members of the group to appear, but nothing happens for a couple of seconds until all of a sudden, five ropes drop from the rafters above the stage, landing in five small coils at the top of the ramp. The ropes begin to shake slightly and pretty soon the audience see why! From the top of the five ropes, the five members of The Dependables begin to rappel down the ropes, all decked out in the same camouflage jackets and black combat trousers, automatic weapons hanging from their backs. Bree Lancaster looks simply disgusted with everything as Maddy Steward looks around, almost awe-struck.

Arnold Braunschweiger, Chuck Taurus, Madison Chase and Jacques Cristophe Von-Doome all slide down the rope with ease, but the laughter from the crowd is clear to hear over the music as on the last rope to the right, Sly Malone has somehow ended upside down! The others land on their feet and quickly unbuckle themselves but Sly ends up hanging on the end of his rope and Jacques has to quickly step over to assist him. Once Sly is untangled, the five members step forward and stand at the top of the ramp. Arnold removes a cigar from his pocket and places it between his teeth as Jacques begins to scan the crowd with his eyes looking for hidden threats. On the far side, Sly Malone looks over at a female member of the crowd and begins to show off his guns, while Chuck Taurus looks on at the crowd, cool as ice and confident as hell. Meanwhile, in the middle, Madison Chase can barely contain her excitement at the fact that she's surrounded by her heroes and that she's allowed to be a part of this! As if on cue, the five members all grab their weapons from behind their backs and turn, firing up above the stage. A split second later, the bodies of several bad guys drop from above the stage. The guns are probably full of blanks, the bodies probably dummies... or are they?! The audience cheer crazy at the show of heroism as the five members turn back around, dropping their weapons as they raise their hands to their brows and salute the fans before starting to walk down to the ring. As they do, the bell sounds. Bree looks around.

Sharper: “Well the Dependables are here on Breakdown!”

Knots: “They’re going after THEM!”

Sharper: “Where is THEM?”

Knots: “How great would it be if Bree was a member!”

Bree: “Did a bell sound?”

Just then, we see Maddy run up behind Bree and roll her up. The crowd roars.

Bree kicks out. She rolls over and Maddy gets up just as we then see a couple of people in black tracksuits hop over the guardrail, their faces covered by black masks and they roll into the ring. Arnold slides into the ring as Chuck Taurus runs around and hits a jumping kick to the chest of one of the masked individuals. Maddie Chase remains on the floor as Malone circles the other side and Von Doome enters the ring. Bree gets up and forearms Maddy Steward before suddenly getting shoved down by one of the masked individuals. He then pulls out a nunchuk and does an impressive display, flinging it around. Arnold looks on as does Von Doome. He finishes his display before Arnold just hits a snap jab to his face, knocking him back in unnecessarily over the top fashion as he falls into Bree as she’s getting up. Bree kicks away and moves back as Von Doome then runs over and jumps up and hits a spinning kick to the head of another masked individual trying to get into the ring.

Sharper: “The Dependables are taking care of THEM and I guess this is happening while this match is going on?”

Knots: “It’s the Dependables! Does anything make sense?”

Bree gets up, annoyed as Arnold looks around.

Arnold: “Maddie! Where are you?’

Maddy Steward gets up and points to herself.

Maddie: “As if! He means me!”

Maddie Chase slides into the ring and gets up. Maddy Steward looks at her.

Maddy: “Please. We’re at least stars. Unlike these guys.”

Maddie: “As if!”

Maddie then nails Maddy with a hard right. We then cut to show Sly Malone nailing one masked individual with a series of hard right hands before seeing a huge uppercut, sending him flying into the crowd. Malone holds the shot for a few moments before we cut away from the ring. We then see an explosion. Then we see a masked man in black, now on fire, running out and flipping off the stage into a crash pad before fire extinguishers start to put the man out. Maddy gets up as Bree is trying to keep track of the insanity before she quickly goes over to Maddy and rolls her up in a school boy and hikes up her tights.

The crowd boos as Bree lets go and quickly rolls out of the ring.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Bree Lancaster!”

She then looks around as Arnold Braunschweiger looks at her. Just then, we see a masked man running over and climbing up onto the announce table to run at Bree. Bree dives out of the way as Chuck Taurus hits another diving kick, knocking him down. Bree then gets up and looks around before heading off, quickly trying to get away from the ring.

Sharper: “And Bree steals it! Taking advantage of the distraction!”

Knots: “She wants the hell out of here! You’d think she’d be more thankful to THEM! THEM was clearly going after the World Championship!”

Sharper: “I don’t think she’ll see it that way!”

Scott gets her and they make an exit as Maddy looks around. The Dependables then shrug as Bree and Scott start to head up the rampway again only for pyro to shoot out from the stage again. Bree jumps again, showing quickly her anger before she drops down to the floor and heads around the stage. She then sees the man who was on fire being helped by crew members. Disgusted she heads off.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with a live shot in the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit and is a triple threat match to determine the number one contender to the SCW World Championship!”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Huge stakes here tonight!”

Rise!!!!
Look deep into his eyes!
Rise!!!!
Look deep into his eyes, that's where the fire lies!

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A figure stands in front of the curtains, his arms are extended horizontally, and his legs spread. His back is turned to the audience. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. As the bright lights starts to dim, you can tell the man is wearing pure white tights. A blood red sleeveless coat stretching from his defined torso down to his equally bright white boots. Alistaire kicks out his leg to turn to face the crowd as the chorus of his theme kicks in.

Phillips: “First, from Rochester, New York, he is Alistaire Allocco!”

He begins to walk down the ramp with his dark eyes staring intently upon the ring before him. He marches down with purpose, waving and smiling to the children in the crowd. He stops at the bottom of the ramp for a moment, before launching forward, sliding into the ring. Once in the ring, he discards his coat by tossing it to the referee. He’s in the center of the ring, he’s hops up and down, switching his weight behind his feet as he stands. As the song begins to fade out, Alistaire stares at his goal.

Sharper: “Alistaire Allocco may have Matt Hodges seeking to impress him, but he could remind everyone exactly of what he can do. He could earn a shot to return to the top of the ladder once more!”

Knots: “But against whom? Two others in this. You heard it. Triple threat!”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “My Name” by From Ashes To New begins, the lyrics starting about eight seconds into the song. White lights slowly begin to envelop the stage as we see that smoke has also begun to engulf it. The Tron also comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations, as well as clips of his various artistic endeavors including writing, painting, drawing and digital art. During this, we see a figure standing in the smoke, but that and the lighting make it impossible to tell who the silhouette belongs to. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the sides of the stage in sync with the silhouette throwing his arms in the familiar raised and outstretched pose, the smoke clearing almost as if on command to reveal the creative soul himself, causing the fans erupt into cheers.

Phillips: “Next, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

The lights start to come back on, although they're both dimmed and rotating between every color in the spectrum to the beat of the song, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile. As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, the lights going out again as white spotlights suddenly come on and converge upon him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment, also letting the lyrics of the song serve as a reminder of exactly who he is and why he does this. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring as the lights completely return to normal, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Talk about another individual who is one big win away from getting it all done. We all remember the classic he had with James Evans for the World Title at Trios Tournament. We also remember the challenge he made to Bree Lancaster last year at Rise to Greatness. He could finally hope to get another opportunity.”

Knots: “But again, he needs to put Shilo Valiant behind him! He needs to move on! But that could be the difference!”

Sharper: “And Blackbourne and Allocco could give us a classic here. But who is the third?”

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

The crowd boos as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, microphone around his waist, the chorus of the song plays. We notice a title around his waist.

Phillips: “And finally, formerly from Vancouver, British Columbia, but now from Hollywood, California, he is Gavin Taylor!”

Gavin looks at the ring and then shakes his head. He steps forward, walking to the ring, bringing the microphone to his mouth.

Gavin: “Hold it. You need to give me the respect I’m due my name. I’ll let the lack of nicknames pass. You don’t need to make everyone scared by facing someone as amazing as me, but more that I am a champion! And I can add to my collection by defeating you two tonight, one step closer to finally getting to the top of the mountain. Say hello to your SCW Canadian Champion!”

The crowd roars while others boo. We get a close up shot to show that Gavin, indeed, is wearing the SCW Canadian Championship.

Knots: “He has the title!”

Sharper: “We haven’t had a Canadian Champion in years since Marek Thorn!”

Knots: “Well he has the title!”

Sharper: “Unrecognized champion. Where did he get that from?!”

Gavin: “Now, try again, Phil!”

Phillips sighs as Gavin reaches the ring.

Phillips: “Finally, from Hollywood, California, he is the SCW Canadian Champion? Gavin Taylor?”

Gavin walks up the steel steps.

Gavin: “Next time, without the voice going up in the end. Makes me think I’m back home…and I mean Vancouver!”

Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes and takes off the title. He hands it to the official. He takes it and looks at the title before handing it to Phillips: Gavin then turns and looks at Blackbourne and Allocco.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor claiming he’s the champion. But notably we should point out that he and Alistaire Allocco’s father, Adam, have been on the same side as of late.”

Knots: “Allocco can shut him up, but Gavin may want to force him to step aside! Aaron too!”

Gavin Taylor vs. Aaron Blackbourne vs. Alistaire Allocco

SCW World Title Contendership

Phillips takes the title before exiting as the bell sounds. Allocco, Taylor and Blackbourne look at one another before Taylor runs over and nails Allocco with a hard right and then turns to Blackbourne who ducks under a hard right before pushing him into the ropes. He then pulls him back into an Okana roll.

Gavin kicks out. Allocco then steps forward and takes Gavin down with a fireman’s carry, but rolls through into a pin.

Gavin kicks out. Allocco gets up and Blackbourne rolls him up with an inside cradle.

Allocco kicks out. The crowd roars as Blackbourne and Allocco look at one another. Taylor looks at them before then stopping as we see a crewmember taking his Canadian Championship. Taylor heads over to the ropes and yells at him.

Sharper: “And quickly you see how badly everyone wants to win. A World Title shot on the line!”

Knots: “Yeah, but now look at Taylor. He’s focusing on the crew member. They’re taking away his title!”

Sharper: “It’s not his in that he didn’t earn it. But perhaps just treating it like the entrance attire. Taken to the back. Gavin Taylor isn’t happy!”

Gavin steps through the ropes and yells at them crew member. Blackbourne then runs over and knees him in the side. Gavin falls through the ropes to the floor. Blackbourne then turns around and Allocco takes him over with a fireman’s carry. He then turns and moves into an arm bar and holds on. He ducks under as Blackbourne gets up and then drops to his legs and hits a double leg takedown. He then flips forward into a jackknife pin.

Blackbourne bridges up. The crowd roars. Blackbourne and Allocco spin around before going back to back and Blackbourne tries for a backslide. He gets Allocco down.

Allocco rolls through and both get up and Blackbourne goes for a clothesline, but Allocco jumps up and manages to hit a crucifix pin.

Blackbourne kicks out. Both get up and Taylor enters and runs over and clotheslines both of them. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “As Blackbourne and Allocco try to outduel one another. Taylor comes in and clotheslines them.”

Knots: “No respect! He didn’t respect the one v. one!”

Taylor turns and stomps Aaron in the face. He rolls over as Allocco starts to get up. Taylor walks over and chops him. The crowd woos. He then chops him a second time. Allocco hits the ropes and Taylor grabs him and whips him across. Allocco is sent right into Blackbourne who gets a back elbow up. Allocco stumbles back and Taylor hits a dropkick to the back of his head. Allocco rolls to his back and Taylor goes for the pin.

Allocco kicks out. He rolls off and gets up only for Blackbourne to kick him in the ribs and hooks him up and hits a vertical suplex. Taylor winces as Allocco rolls over to the ropes. Blackbourne runs over and pulls Allocco back with a school boy.

Allocco kicks out. But as he does, Gavin runs over and hits a jumping knee drop. Allocco rolls over in pain. Taylor rolls through. He turns to Blackbourne who runs at him, attempting a clothesline. Taylor ducks and runs to the ropes. He bounces off and Blackbourne jumps up and catches him with his knees, riding him down with a meteora. He then goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Taylor ran at Blackbourne, but sudden stop! Knees to the shoulders, driving him down.”

Knots; “And maybe knocking him out!”

Taylor kicks out. He rolls over as Blackbourne gets up. Allocco stirs and Blackbourne knees him in the ribs and then grabs him and throws him to Allocco who lowers his hips and back drops him over. Blackbourne then kicks him in the ribs and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hits a running knee to the head of Allocco. Allocco spins off to the mat. Blackbourne goes for the pin.

Allocco kicks out.

Sharper: “Hard knee only gets two!”

Knots: “I think Blackbourne did the one thing he needed to. He got Shilo out of his head. The World Title is first and foremost!”

Sharper: “Allocco certainly thinks so!”

Allocco turns and Blackbourne grabs him and pulls him up before locking in a side headlock. Taylor looks over and then runs over and jumps up onto the back of Allocco before jumping up and grabbing Blackbourne’s head and driving him down with a bulldog, as he drives Allocco down. The crowd ohs and Taylor turns and crawls to Blackbourne for the pin.

Blackbourne kicks out.

Sharper: “And Gavin Taylor showing his creativity! Off of Allocco’s back into a bulldog!”

Knots: “But only two!”

Blackbourne rolls over as Taylor gets up and runs over to Allocco and stomps him in the face. He turns back and runs over to Blackbourne and boots him in the face. Blackbourne falls through the ropes to the apron. Taylor walks over and grabs him and starts to pull him through the ropes and grabs his head before dropping him with the Cubic Zirconium Cutter. Taylor rolls him over and hooks the leg.

Blackbourne gets his shoulder up. Taylor starts to get up and Allocco come up behind him and grabs him in a waistlock. The crowd roars as Allocco hits a bridging German supelx into a pin.

Taylor rolls his shoulder up. Allocco then rolls over with him and pushes foreward, moving into a side headlock. He then starts to pull him up and then takes Taylor down with a hip throw. Taylor lands in a seated position and Allocco then moves into a dragon sleeper!

Sharper: “And Allocco with a German. That get’s two, but now, he’s got the dragon sleeper!”

Knots: “Thinking that could shut him up!”

Sharper: “But look at him. He’s consistently trying to get a sense of what’s around him. Where’s Blackbourne?”

He glances behind him and then refocuses on Gavin before starting to get up. He then grabs Gavin’s waist and throws him back with a reverse suplex, suplexing Gavin into Blackbourne, causing Gavin’s legs to hit him in the back. The crowd ohs. He then rolls Allocco over and hooks the leg.

Gavin kicks out. Allocco gets up and walks over and pulls Blackbourne away from the ropes before hitting a snap suplex. He floats over for the pin.

Taylor breaks it up as Blackbourne gets his shoulder up. Allocco rolls over. He starts to get up and Taylor grabs him, getting up with him, and Allocco then shakes off his grasp before locking him into a waistlock. He then goes for an overhead belly to belly suplex, but Blackbourne catches him and powerbombs him down. He then lifts him up and hits a slingshot sending Gavin into the corner and sending him up and over the top rope to the floor. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Taylor caught and planted by Blackbourne who then promptly launched him to the floor!”

Knots: “I don’t know if that was the plan. Taylor got a lot more air and now he’s out of the match, but he can’t be pinned!”

Sharper: “And it’s down to the allies, the friends, Blackbourne and Allocco!”

Blackbourne and Allocco look at one another as the crowd roars. Allocco then lunges and goes for the legs, but Blackbourne jumps up and double stomps Allocco in the back. He then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a flipping senton to his back. Allocco rolls over in pain. Blackbourne goes for the pin.

Allocco kicks out. Both get up and Blackbourne goes for a discus clothesline, but Allocco catches him and then hits an exploder suplex. Blackbourne rolls through and gets up and runs at Allocco again who then throws him overhead with a release belly to belly suplex into the ropes. The crowd ohs as Blackbourne bounces off and rolls over. Allocco geos for the pin.

Blackbourne just gets his leg on the ropes. The count stops. Alistaire gets up and grabs Blackbourne by the head. He drags him up and Taylor slides in and Alistaire turns, only for Gavin Taylor to nail him with the Dependable Roundhouse. The crowd ohs and Alistaire falls to the mat.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor with great timing!”

Knots: “All-Star timing!”

Sharper: “That roundhouse just dropping Allocco, ending his continued assault on Blackbourne.”

Blackbourne starts to get up and Taylor walks over and kicks him in the ribs and hits a vertical suplex into his knee. Blackbourne winces in pain, holding the back of his head. Taylor then turns and exits to the apron. He walks over to the corner and climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. Taylor gets to the top and looks over as Blackbourne manages to get up and dives for the ropes, landing on the top rope and Taylor loses balance before landing hard, crotch first, on the top turnbuckle. The crowd cheers.

Knots: “Oh no! Not the All Star Testicles!”

Sharper: “Hard landing. A landing no man wants. And Blackbourne, the gears are turning!”

Blackbourne looks at Allocco before turning and running over to Taylor and nailing him with a pump kick to the face. Taylor nearly falls back and Blackbourne climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and then to the top turnbuckle. The crowd roars as Blackbourne starts to pull Taylor up to stand him up there. He hooks him up as the crowd starts to roar, his arm across the chest of Taylor when we see Allocco get up and he runs over and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and then grabs Allocco in a waistlock. The crowd roars further before Allocco falls back, precipitating a release German suplex onto Blackbourne with a Spanish fly on Taylor by Blackbourne. The crowd jumps to their feet in awe, cheering and chanting as a “Holy Sh*t!” chant starts.

Sharper: “Oh my God! My God!”

Knots: “Blackbourne had Taylor. Allocco took both down!”

Sharper: “German suplex by Allocco. Spanish fly by Blackbourne. Everyone down!”

Blackbourne grimaces and looks around before throwing his arm over Gavin.

Allocco pushes him over and rolls him over away from Taylor. He hooks Blackbourne’s leg, pinning him.

Blackbourne shoots his shoulder up. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Blackbourne, I thought, with his last ounce of strength tried to pin Taylor, but Allocco broke it up. And then he tried to pin Blackbourne, but that only got a two!”

Knots: “This is all just to win an opportunity to challenge for the World Championship! Look what they’re doing to get there!”

Allocco starts to get up as Taylor rolls over. Blackbourne stirs and Allocco backs up to the corner. He looks at Blackbourne as he’s on his knees and Allocco lunges, going for the Sins of the Father, but Blackbourne ducks. Allocco steps forward and Blackbourne then lifts Allocco up and onto his shoulders. The crowd erupts in cheers and Blackbourne spins him out into an inverted death valley driver into his knee. Allocco hits face first and falls back to his knees. Blackbourne then runs at him and hits a basement dropkick. He then gets up and Taylor in a burst of adrenaline and speed runs past him and jumps to the middle rope before diving back with a springboard spear!

Sharper: “Shades of Devon Kayl! Gavin Taylor plants Blackbourne!”

Knots: “Allocco is down too!”

Taylor goes for the pin.

Blackbourne shoots his shoulder up. Taylor rolls over and gets up and sees Allocco down. He goes for the pin.

Allocco kicks out. He rolls over and Blackbourne stirs. Taylor grabs Allocco and pulls him up and hooks him by the head before lifting him up for a vertical suplex only to dump him on the top rope. Allocco grimaces and Taylor backs up and then hits a running European uppercut, knocking him to the floor. Taylor smirks and turns around and Blackbourne hoists him onto his shoulders and hits the Pull the Trigger. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Blackbourne hit the Pull the Trigger!”

Knots: “He’s out on his feet!”

Taylor staggers to the ropes and bounces off and Blackbourne runs at him and connects with the Unchained Creativity. Blackbourne then goes for the pin.

The crowd cheers.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and number one contender to the SCW World Championship, via pinfall, Aaron Blackbourne!”

Sharper: “Blackbourne did it! He earned another shot!”

Knots: “And pinned the SCW Canadian Champion!”

Sharper: “Stop it! Blackbourne in a wild, high octane battle between three young stars of the future, comes out on top!”

Knots: “And the future could be becoming now soon. He’s got another shot! Take that Shilo!”

Blackbourne rolls off and smiles as the crowd cheers. He has his arm raised as we cut to the stage to see a head with Shilo’s mask on it, just placed on a chair, acting like he was watching.

Sharper: “You see Shilo’s mask.”

Knots: “Okay, that’s creepy!”

Sharper: “He was watching. He watched this whole thing.”

Knots: “Either way, Aaron Blackbourne got the win. And he’s got a date with the World Champion.”

Sharper: “And that’s not yet been drawn here on Fatal Fortunes! So will it be Bree? Or someone else?”

Aaron Blackbourne continues to celebrate as Allocco enters the ring and celebrates with his comrade-in-arms. Taylor rolls to the floor, holding his jaw and gobsmacked as he looks at the ring.

Backstage, we cut to show Matt Hodges watching the monitor. He turns away, a smirk on his face. Jessica Winters walks over to him.

Jessica: “Matt…sorry to bother you, but we couldn’t help but notice you were out here watching that whole match.”

Matt: “Checking out what passed for World Class before I returned.”

Jessica: “And?”

Matt smirks.

Matt: “Better luck next time.”

Matt starts to walk off.

Jessica: “Oh, Matt, I should ask. You were seen talking to Adam Allocco last week. Did you come to some sort of agreement?”

Matt: “Maybe I did. Maybe I didn’t. That’s between him and I.”

Matt Hodges then walks off as Jessica Winters watches him leave and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Gavin Taylor walking through the backstage area, holding his jaw. He then storms over to the area by the tunnel where entrance attire is left. He starts to rifle through it before throwing the table down.

Taylor: “Where’s my title!”

Taylor looks around. Ava St. Claire then comes over with Dean Black who is holding the SCW Canadian Championship.

Taylor: “Ava!”

St. Claire: “Mr. Black…please issue my client an apology.”

Black sighs.

Black: “We’re sorry.”

Taylor: “Damn right! For what? Because I’m not going to be your World Champion?”

St. Claire: “Gavin, focus.”

Black: “We figured you had somehow gotten this from the vault in Toronto. This is a replica. But please refrain from calling yourself the Canadian Champion.”

Black hands him the title. Taylor takes it and throws it over his shoulder. He then looks at it.

Taylor: “Replica? Please! I’m Canadian and a Champion. Therefore, I’ve earned the real deal! Tell ‘em Hawk….er…I mean Ava!”

St. Claire: “Come on Gavin.”

St. Claire leads Gavin away as Dean shakes his head.

We open up to see the steel cage being secured around the ring.

Phillips: “Our main event tonight is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is a steel cage match!”

The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Talk about a hell of a way to finish off the night. We’ve seen Peyton Rice and Bree Lancaster both in action twice, but both walk out still champions. Xander Valentine and Regan Street clash again and Derek Adonis pin Syren!”

Knots: “And we’re now going to see a cage match cap us off!”

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

"BANG!"

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

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

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms suddenly jumps into the air and breaks his hands apart, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as the curtains part and Lucas Knight walks out onto the stage to join Helms there. Helms grins at the fans, soaking up the cheers before suddenly bolting towards the ring, leaving Lucas to head down after him.

Phillips: "First, making his way to the ring from Red Bank, New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills; accompanied by fellow Handsome Devils Club member Lucas Knight, he is David Helms!”

Reaching the ring, Helms walks over to the steel steps and walks up them and into the cage. Helms runs across and climbs straight to the middle rope of the nearest ring post. He throws his hands up into the Self High Five to another cheer before hopping down and walking towards the closest camera on the outside. He throws his hands into the Self High Five to the camera so that his face is framed by the gap in the middle of his hands. Grinning, he mouths the word "Bang!" into the camera before turning and settling back into the corner to another cheer from the fans as Lucas stands on the outside, talking to him through the ropes as Helms waits for the start of the match.

Sharper: “David Helms to main event things tonight. This is going to be a treat.”

Knots: “Steel cage. Who against though? That’s the million dollar question!”

The lights in the arena cut and the darkness remains for a moment before the intro of “Hated” by Beartooth starts to play over the pa system, the lyrics appearing on the big screen in time with the music.

“WHO KNEW YOU’D BE HATED FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE…
AND BE A BIG TARGET FOR ALL THE FOR ALL THE INSECURE…”

The crash of drums and the wail of guitars kick the song in properly and as the volume doubles a spotlight appears on the stage to show a smirking Jason Helms standing there with his arms out wide and the fans cheer at the sight of him as he throws his head back to look up at the ceiling. Jason lowers his head again and he removes his jacket before tossing it to the side of the stage. David just nods as he looks at his brother, who looks at the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, on his way to the ring, originally from the great state of New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills, California and New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the Jackass from New Jersey and one third of The Handsome Devils Club, Jason Helms!”

Sharper: “Jason Helms and David Helms nodding and accepting this situation. They’re going to fight here tonight!”

Knots: “And in steel cage!”

Sharper: “Look at Lucas, he’s already starting to take out cash. I think he’s going to try and take bets!”

Knots: “Is that legal?”

Lucas starts to pull out a wad of American money as Jason jogs down the ring and spins around to the entrance. He runs up the steel steps and into the ring before scaling the turnbuckles to throw a finger gun at the camera trained on him. He 'shoots' the gun, mouthing his brother's catchphrase - BANG! - before hopping back where he plays to the fans for a couple seconds and then settles back into the corner to wait for the start of the match. David and Jason look at one another.

David Helms vs. Jason Helms

Steel Cage

Sharper: “Jason Helms looks good. I know there were some concerns about his condition.”

Knots: “He was having sudden migraines. He’s not been the same from what I’ve heard since the Wonderland Match. He still trolls, but there’s something off.”

Sharper: “And again, no Giovanni Aries this week. So we don’t even have that for some answers.”

The crowd cheers as Steve Hollinsworth checks on both. The bell sounds and the Helmses step forward and fist bump in the middle of the ring before circling around one another and locking up in a collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another and David gets the advantage with a side headlock. He pulls back and Jason reaches around and then pulls him back into the ropes. He then whips him across. Jason steps up and shoulders him down. He then dusts off his shoulder as David looks up and smirks. Jason runs into the ropes and bounces off. David rolls toward him. Jason hops over and bounces off. David leapfrogs over and Jason bounces off the other side. David goes for a hip toss. Jason blocks it and spins through and tries one of his own. David however knees him in the ribs. He whips him into the corner. David runs after and Jason gets an elbow up. David stumbles back. Jason then jumps to the middle rope and dives back and hits a crossbody into a pin.

David kicks out. Both get up and Jason grimaces and turns away, holding his head before backing up to the ropes. David stops and checks on him. Jason waves him off and nods.

Sharper: “A bit of back and forth, but those migraines…we wondered if they would be an issue?”

Knots: “Seems to be and David checking on him. But Jason says he’s okay.”

Jason steps out, wincing a bit and the two circle the ring again before Jason lunges and goes for the legs of David, taking him down. He dives forward into a side headlock and starts to hammer away on David. David pushes him off and Jason gets up and turns and grabs David. Jason then nails him with a forearm shot before jumping up and hitting a dropkick. David hits the mat. He gets up and Jason runs into the ropes. He bounces off and David drops down as Jason jumps up. He lands on his foot and rolls through. He then gets up and runs at David who grabs him and hits a powerslam. The crowd ohs. Jason slowly gets up and David jumps up and hits a dropkick. He hits the mat and David follows up with a pin.

Jason kicks out. He rolls over and gets up in the corner. David walks after him and kicks him in the ribs and then again.

Sharper: “David gets control here. A hard kick to cap things off as David now going to send Jason across.”

Knots: “This is just nice. A friendly bout in the cage.”

Sharper: “You can tell it’s getting a bit more heated. Brothers fight, you know.”

Lucas is shown trying to get a bet from a fan as we cut back to the ring as Jason hits the opposite side. David runs after and Jason runs out at the last moment and hits a drop toe hold. David hits the middle turnbuckle. Jason then pulls him out and hits a back suplex. He rolls over and jumps to the middle rope before diving back with a slingshot splash. He hooks the leg.

David kicks out. Jason turns and grimaces, smacking the mat in anger before getting up. He waves off the official as David gets up and Jason kicks him in the ribs. He hits a snap suplex. Jason then turns and walks over to the ropes. He climbs up to the top rope and glances back before going for a moonsault. David rolls towards the ropes. Jason lands on his feet. He then steps forward as David jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick. Jason rolls over and stirs and David grabs him and scoops him up and places him in the corner. He kicks him in the ribs and then again before backing up to the middle of the ring and then running at Jason and hitting the hesitation dropkick.

Sharper: “David Helms nails Jason, his brother, with the hesitation dropkick!”

Knots: “They know each other. But it still hurts like hell!”

David rolls back as Jason drops down. David then grabs him and drags him out before hitting a vertical suplex. He floats over for the pin.

Jason gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and stirs. He holds his head and winces and gets up and David hooks him up and hits a back suplex. David then turns and goes to climb the turnbuckle to the top rope. He turns around and looks at his brother as Jason starts to get up. David then dives off and hits a crossbody, but Jason rolls through!

Jason kicks out. Both get up and David goes for a hard right, but Jason ducks and both spin around before kneeing him in the stomach, hitting an elbow to the back of David’s head and completing the Jersey Combo to his brother.

Sharper: “Jason Helms just giving David a taste of home! Just knocking him around.”

Knots: “Can remind him of his drinking and partying days!”

David hits the mat and Jason goes for the pin.

David gets his shoulder up. Jason starts to get up and grits his teeth, yelling out in pain before grabbing David and dragging him up. He then hoists him up for a vertical suplex only to spin him down and drop him in a backbreaker. Jason then stumbles over to the ropes. He leans against them, squinting, as clearly he’s suffering from some migraine. He then looks up and turns around and walks over to David and grabs him to pick him up, but David pushes him away and jumps up and hits a dropkick. Jason hits them at. He starts to get up and David grabs him and hits a back suplex. He bridges up for the pin.

Jason rolls his shoulder up. He then starts to get up and David gets up and turns as Jason drops down to a knee. David walks over and grabs him and then stops.

Sharper: “Jason is struggling. He’s trying to fight through this.”

Knots: “Whatever he’s experiencing, it’s something related to the Wonderland match. And it’s affecting him in the ring!”

Sharper: “David’s talking to him. Trying to figure this out.”

David leans over, talking to him. The official comes over too and David then starts to move Jason to the mat. Immediately, right into a pin. The crowd looks on, some booing, some just buzzing.

David then leans back and the official checks on Jason as he grimaces in pain, rolling to his side, holding his head. David leans over.

David: “This isn’t dehydration…something…Giovanni did something…”

Sharper: “David Helms forcibly ending the match. Jason seemingly going along!”

Knots: “He’s not okay, Adam…”

The crowd buzzes as the crowd boos some more. David slowly stands up and looks down as the official checks on him. Lucas now enters the ring and joins in, checking on them. But as he does, we see Tommy Valentine walking out from the back, holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. He heads down to the ring as the crowd roars. Lucas and David focus on Jason. Tommy walks over to the door and opens it up and steps inside the cage.

Sharper: “Lucas and David checking on their club member as Tommy Valentine has come down!”

Knots: “I don’t think it’s to check on Jason!”

David turns and looks up as Tommy closes the cage down. David steps forward.

David: “Really? Now?”

Lucas steps back and tells David to focus on Jason. Lucas then turns to Tommy.

Lucas: “Not the time, bro.”

Lucas turns back as Tommy then lunges and nails him in the back with the World Tag Team Championship. The crowd ohs and boos. David gets up and turns and grabs Tommy and shoves him back. Tommy then throws the title down in front of him. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Tommy just eliminated Lucas!”

Knots: “And looks at this! Helms and Valentine face to face!”

Sharper: “They may be…but look at the stage!”

We cut to the stage to see Xander Valentine heading down to the ring.

Knots: “Xander Valentine? What the hell?”

Tommy turns as David does too and Tommy turns and nails David with a hard right. David fires back with one. They trade blows as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “The Next Level is imploding in the cage. Jason Helms needs help and Xander Valentine is coming down to the ring! We’re out of time though!”

Tommy turns and tries to send David into the cage as David blocks it. He fights back as Xander grabs the cage and opens it. As this happens, we see Regan Street and Selena Frost running out from the back too as the crowd erupts in cheers and the scene slowly fades to black…