Breakdown - May 9, 2018

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Giovanni Aries hitting Selena Frost and Ravyn Taylor with the Down the Rabbit Hole and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on an opponent before showing Syren nailing Josh Hudson with a steel chair.

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

We see a shot of Dylan Howell clutching the Adrenaline Championship before showing Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Starr on Alistaire Allocco inside the Chamber. We cut to a shot of Konrad Raab doing some shadowboxing in the ring before showing Ikiro Yoshida, Derek Adonis and Manvel in the ring with the KABLAMA Sutra. We follow up with a shot of Gable Winchester walking away from Autumn Valentine and Ryan Watson.

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

A shot of Christy Matthews posing in the crowd follows. Amy Chastaine locking in the Torniquet on an opponent is shown before showing Selena Frost hitting Vixen Cain with the Defying Gravity. We then see Ace Marshall nailing someone with the One Eyed Royal.

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

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne running and attacking Regan Street in the ring.

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

We then see a shot of Ravyn Taylor looking down at herself, while posing in the corner before showing Adrenaline Rush in the ring. Shots of Kennedy Street standing in the middle of the ring posing, followed by Katie Steward posing and Bill Barnhart lifting Ikiro Yoshida up with the Barnhart Shoulder Breaker walking to the ring are shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping an opponent with the CATastrophe before showing Bree Lancaster nailing Marie Jones with the Classifier, followed by a shot of Tyler Tucker going for the Caffeine Crash before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.

The scene then cuts to show the outside of the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. We then cut to show a shot of the inside of the area as many fans can be seen getting ready for the show. We then cut to the inside of the SCW Studios where we see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Welcome to the SCW Studios in Toronto. You just saw scenes from Japan as SCW Breakdown emanates from the Land of the Rising Sun. Spirit Dansby here with Shawn Winters and we’ll be joining everyone there in just a few moments. Tonight, a special night indeed as WTF Wednesday is here.”

Winters: “You all at home cast your votes. We’re going to see what stipulations will be added some matches and who will face whom and challenge for titles.”

Spirit: “The winners of each vote, that’s straight-forward. They get their title matches. But those who don’t get their title matches. They get something big too, a chance to compete for the final entrance in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

Winters: “Opportunity all over. This could be a gamechanging night for so many. Including the World Champion, Kennedy Street, she could defend against Sienna Swann, Bree Mason or Syren. We’ll reveal the results there in moments. But along with those votes, someone big is back. Regan Street, the Hellcat is back. Her suspension ending and this is going to be fun.”

Spirit: “She will be back in an SCW arena. Her husband is the Commissioner. And looming around all of that is the bombshell Amy Chastaine revealed, instead of Bree Mason, that she has been in an open relationship and with Jason Helms. How is everyone going to react. Lots to get to, so let us now go to Japan, to Saitama. Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots are at ringside!”

We then cut to a shot at ringside at the Saitama Super Arena to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

Sharper: “Thank you Spirit and Shawn. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside and tonight could be a very unique night.”

Knots: “Unique night because the fans decided everything. Voting just ended earlier today. SCW officials have been confirming the results. And we’re going to see who will be challenging Kennedy Street for the World Title later tonight!”

Sharper: “Not just that, but stipulations were voted on in some cases and Giovanni Aries and Ace Marshall will face for the final time. Will it be an I Quit Match, a First Blood Match, or a Barbed Wire Steel Cage?”

Knots: “Either way, it’s not going to be pretty. It’s going to be violent and these fans decide how it ends!”

“KABLAM!”

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! The crowd gives an interested roar as spotlights flash all over the stage as Derek Adonis walks out with Cookie alongside him, wearing a stereotypical secretary’s outfit and holding a clipboard. She smiles as she bounces a bit. Derek Adonis looks around, microphone in one hand, and something under his arm in the other. He looks around.

Sharper: “For some reason, we’re being joined by Derek Adonis tonight.”

Knots: “He senses a worldwide market for the KABLAMA Sutra and let me tell you, it’s a hell of a read.”

Sharper: “Tried it out with Kennedy? Or wait…why am I asking?”

Knots: “I don’t kiss and tell! I will note that she is remarkably flexible though! So am I as we’ve learned!”

Sharper: “I assumed you knew given how much you kiss your own ass.”

Knots: “Hey!”

Adonis brings the microphone to his lips.

Adonis: “Welcome to WTF Wednesday!”

The crowd roars a bit.

Adonis: “And tonight, it’s the fans choice. A heck of a way to spice up the night if you ask me and something like this is on page 435 of the official book sponsor of the night….”

Adonis pulls out the KABLAMA Sutra from under his arm, showing a Japanese translation.

Adonis: “THE KABLAMA SUTRA! Now with a Japanese translation, done by Ikiro Yoshida personally!”

The crowd cheers.

Adonis: “He didn’t really read it…he just added his annotations based on the pictures, but don’t let anyone tell you that the KABLAMA Sutra is only an American thing. It’s for the entire WORLD to enjoy!”

Adonis smiles as the crowd cheers. He then continues.

Adonis: “And for tonight, I am your OFFICIAL Host. And Cookie here is helping me out, crunching all of the numbers and getting down and dirty into the maths and stuff. But-“

“Bang!”

The crowd cheers as 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. David Helms walks out from the back as Derek Adonis looks around. He then turns to as David walks out to Derek and Cookie. Cookie bounces, applauding, while still holding the clipboard. David Helms scans the crowd as they cheer him. His music fades out.

Adonis: “Ladies and gentlemen, our Commissioner, David Helms!”

The crowd cheers. Adonis turns to Helms.

Adonis: “So David…don’t worry. I got something to help you out tonight. Your own personal copy of the KABLAMA Sutra…you know. Well two. One for you to help you keep up with Regan and end tonight on a good note and the other for Jason, because well, you know…”

David Helms shakes his head and asks for the microphone. Adonis hands it to him.

David: “Derek…uh…thanks. But two problems. I’m not going to judge anything about what my brother is doing. And Regan hates you. So uh…I don’t think that will help.”

Derek backs up and nods, saying “that’s fair.”

David: “But uh…I didn’t realize you were the host tonight.”

Derek grabs the microphone.

Derek: “Every show like this needs a host and with the choice of all of the fans, that’s just like when I am spending time with any special lady in my life. It’s all about what they wanna do. So I’m perfect!”

David pulls the microphone back as Cookie nods and smiles.

David: “Fair enough. I guess you can stay out for this one…Because we’re about to reveal who won the fan vote to determine who will challenge Kennedy Street for the World Championship here tonight on Breakdown!”

The crowd cheers.

David: “So-…wait…Derek…I’ll humour you. Go ahead.”

Derek pumps his fist. He then walks over to Cookie and starts to look at the clipboard, grabbing the microphone from David. Before he can take it, David cuts in.

David: “The numbers will be on the screen…Wait. She has a blank page on there.”

Derek pulls the microphone.

Derek: “It’s part of the act…come on…Anyway….Will it be Syren?! Will it be Bree Mason?! Or will it be Sienna Swann?!”

Derek then looks around before David points to the screen. We hear a drum roll as Derek looks up as does Cookie and David.

Derek: “And the results!”

Derek throws his arms in the air.

Name	Percentage of votes
Bree Mason	48%
Syren	36%
Sienna Swann	16%

Derek: “Bree Mason will challenge Kennedy Street for the World Championship here tonight!”

The crowd roars. We then hear “I’m Worth It” play throughout the arena as the results remain on the big screen.

Sharper: “Bree Mason will get her one on one title match. Fans deciding she should get it. Syren not getting her rematch. Sienna not getting her shot. They’ll be in the battle royal.”

Knots: “Maybe she can shut up after with all of her complaining. Kennedy will kick her ass and send her a message from Amy too.”

Sharper: “You wonder if last week’s issues between Bree and Amy will play a role tonight. But there we have it. Our main event. Bree Mason challenges Kennedy Street for the World Title and when we return, the SCW Television Championship will be on the line! Ikiro Yoshida defends his title in his home country!”

We see the Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Ikiro Yoshida and the SCW Television Championship before showing Beard, Bill Barnhart and Katie Steward as the options and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage to see Derek Adonis and Cookie looking off camera.

Derek: “Hey! Good luck out there Ikiro. And thanks for the book work!”

Derek smiles as he turns around and Cookie waves off camera. They head off before we see Andrew Raynes and Adams run up behind Derek. They knock him down. Andrew Raynes steps forward and Cookie tries to go and help, but Raynes holds her back as Adams grabs Derek Adonis and lifts him up and spins him around and hard into a wall. Derek falls back.

Raynes: “Come on. Take him out!”

Cookie: “Let me past! Let me go!”

Adams then holds onto Adonis’ arm and pushes him back before pulling him back in and spinning him out into a Death Row Slam. He hits with a thud as Adonis rolls over, holding his back, grimacing in pain. Raynes backs away from Cookie as she dives to Adonis and checks on him.

Raynes: “I hope Dylan wins tonight. That can be his reminder of what we’re capable of. Adams can do that on the floor…I’ll do it again in the ring.”

Adams: “Hope Nostalgia’s watching too.”

Raynes walks off as Adams follows. Cookie keeps checking on Adonis as we see a couple of others head over to help.

Sharper: “Andrew Raynes, now even more dangerous, with his friend, Adams, coming in.”

Knots: “Sending a message to anyone who faces him. But clearly he’s hoping for Dylan Howell. Either Dylan, Konrad Raab or Owen Cruze are going to get the opportunity here tonight.”

Sharper: “And this just after Ikiro Yoshida was already on his way to the ring. They waited for the moment.”

Red and white lights begin to flash wildly when the opening to “Smooth Criminal (Violin Instrumental)” by David Garrett begins to play over the P.A System. The SCW fans rise to their feet casting their eyes to the stage where the curtains part. A sudden pause befalls the arena until a man walks out with a confident swagger in his step, Ikiro Yoshida. He wears his trademark red eye patch with a gold dragon emblazoned onto it along with his long sleeved jacket. The SCW Television Championship is around his waist as is the SCW interim United States Championship. A smirk appears on the Japanese superstar’s lips before he spins around once and drops down to one knee, both his arms outstretched while he looks down at the ground…

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, with a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship. From Fukushima prefecture, Japan, he is the interim SCW United States Champion and the SCW Television Champion, Ikiro Yoshida!”

The crowd cheers, applauding their home-country wrestler. Ikiro looks around as he then leaps up to his feet and heads to the ring. The fans pop for the Japanese superstar, he leaps back up onto his feet and reaches into his jacket to remove what looks to be a pink plush Yoshi doll… He raises it up above his head with a grin before lowering his arm and walking down towards the ring with that same confident swagger from before. Ikiro quickly runs to the ring and slides in, following that up with a quicker roll to a knee. He then holds up both titles and looks around before bowing to the crowd. The crowd continues to cheer for him. Once removing his jacket, he hands it to the ring crew and begins to stretch before the bell. The referee takes the SCW Television Championship and holds it over his head. Jason Phillips takes the US Title as the SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida making his return to Japan here tonight to compete, defending one of his two titles.”

Knots: “Think he knows about Derek Adonis.”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but he seems focused here tonight. We’re about to find out who received the TV Title shot.”

Phillips: “And his opponent…”

We then hear a drumroll again as we see a shot of Beard in the Wonderland locker room, Bill Barnhart with Iris, as Katie Steward can be seen just smiling in her locker room with Gigi, Maddy and TJ all present.

Name	Percentage of votes
Beard	60%
Katie Steward	20%
Bill Barnhart	20%

The crowd cheers as Beard looks around in his locker room and bolts out of the room. Ikiro smiles in the ring.

Sharper: “Beard winning and handily. Getting his opportunity to face someone who has become a friend!”

Knots: “Yeah, but now they gotta focus on winning the match. Someone isn’t going to happy after this one.”

Ikiro runs into the ropes a bit, keeping his blood going as he waits. The arena lights go completely black. Lightning begins to streak around the entrance way, as "The Terminator" theme blares through the sound system. Smoke rises from the stage as the lightning slowly dies down. As the music continues and the smoke clears, a figure turning slowly rises to its feet in the smoke. The music then transitions into "Who Knew" by Lil' Dicky as Beard reveals himself, stepping out from the smoke, with the crowd cheering.

Phillips: “His opponent, the challenger, from New York City, New York, he is Beard!”

Beard makes his way to the ring, taking some time out to lean into the crowd. He then runs and slides into the ring under the bottom rope. Once inside the ring , Beard climbs to the top rope and strokes his beard before extending his arms out and doing a backflip off of the top rope, landing on his feet, and dropping to one knee as the music dies down. He then looks at Ikiro as Ikiro jumps up and down, getting ready. Beard looks on and smiles.

Sharper: “Beard getting a huge opportunity here. He wanted this rematch a couple of weeks ago. Aaron Blackbourne being the better man that night, but he’s getting a second chance thanks to these fans.”

Knots: “I think I can hear Katie yelling in anger from here. Same for Bill Barnhart!”

Sharper: “Both will now get a shot in that battle royal later tonight to determine the final entrant in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

The bell sounds. Beard and Ikiro start to circle the ring. Ikiro holds his hand up as Beard reaches out before Ikiro taps his fist and brings it back up. Beard reaches up again and Ikiro wrenches the arm. Beard winces and looks around in pain as Ikiro kicks him in the ribs. He then spins him around and into the corner. Ikiro rears back and goes for a right hand, but Beard ducks and spins around. Ikiro turns and Beard nails him with a hard right hand. Ikiro falls back into the corner and the crowd ohs as Beard can be seen saying sorry. Ikiro shakes his head before Beard gabs him and whips him across the ring. He runs after and Ikiro gets a boot up. Beard falls back and rolls over. He gets up and Ikiro runs out and goes for a straight kick. Beard sidesteps and backs away to the ropes as the crowd applauds.

Sharper: “Ikiro seems to be a step ahead. Adrenaline probably pumping for him.”

Knots: “Beard taking a moment. There’s a time where he’d have used a referee there. No reason why not now, but I guess some way say he’s growing up.”

Beard pulls himself up and walks around. Ikiro watches him, ready to strike. Beard then lunges in and Ikiro kicks him in the ribs. He then grabs his arm and wrenches it before pushing him into the ropes. He fires him off. Beard bounces off and Ikiro goes to scoop him up, but Beard spins through and lands on his feet. He then hits a hard right and then a kick to the ribs. He throws him into the corner. Ikiro turns around and Beard runs at him and nails him with a running clothesline. Ikiro falls out and to a knee. Beard pushes him down. He goes for the pin.

Ikiro kicks out. Ikiro rolls over and Beard gets up. He grabs Ikiro and spins him around and kicks him in the ribs before hooking him up and hoisting him up, bouncing him off the top rope and hitting a slingshot suplex.

Sharper: “Beard powering Ikiro up and throwing him back.”

Knots: “Using the ring to his advantage. Just bouncing him all over.”

Beard goes for the pin.

Ikiro kicks out. He rolls over and Beard gets up. He grabs Ikiro and pulls him up and forearms him in the jaw. She pushes him into the ropes and fires him across. Ikiro bounces off and Beard goes for a back elbow. Ikiro ducks and stops. Beard turns and Ikiro hits a lunging forearm shot before kneeing him in the ribs before snapmaring him over. He then jumps up and hits a knee drop. He goes for the pin.

Beard kicks out. He stirs and Ikiro gets up and grabs him. He then pulls him up and runs him into the corner. Ikiro looks around as he then knees Beard in the ribs and then again. He pushes him down ot the mat. He then backs up and pulls out a pair of dice out of his pocket. He then rolls them and runs over to them. He then turns around and runs at Beard as the crowd roars as he jumps up and hits a hesitation dropkick. Beard rolls over, half out of it as Ikiro rolls back.

Sharper: “Ikiro with all of the impact to the chest of Beard. The roll of the dice and it did not favour Beard!”

Knots: “It treats everyone equally, including friends!”

Ikiro rolls Beard away from the ropes and goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

Beard gets his shoulder up. Ikiro looks up and grabs him. He starts to pull him up and chops him. The crowd woos. He chops Beard again. Beard holds his chest. Ikiro then scoops him up and walks over and places him in the corner, locking him up in the tree of woe. He then looks around and backs up to the middle of the ring. He then runs at Beard and Beard sits up as Ikiro goes for a dropkick but slides into the ringpost. He yells out in pain as Beard sits on the top rope. He looks around as Ikiro starts to crawl out from the corner. Beard gets up and stands up and looks down before jumping back and hitting the Mario Smash-Beard! The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Double foot stomp. Beard taking advantage of the situation and keeping Ikiro down.”

Knots: “Ikiro going through a roller coaster of emotions. Joy for getting a bit chance before utter horror and immense pain!”

Beard rolls through and looks around before dragging Ikiro out of the corner. He rolls him onto his back and goes for the pin.

Ikiro gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Ikiro rolls over and Beard grabs him and pulls him up. He then hoists him up and hits a back suplex. Beard turns and exits to the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Ikiro as Ikiro stirs and Beard dives off and goes for a high crossbody. Ikiro rolls through and hooks him up and actually gets up to his feet with Beard in his hands and then hits a ribbreaker. The crowd ohs and Ikiro falls to a knee. He then looks around as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Impressive strength back from Ikiro as he rolls through and picks up Beard before driving him into his knee.”

Knots: “And his fans here in Japan are cheering for him. He’s got to get something going here. TV Title on the line!”

Beard rolls over and winces. Ikiro backs up to the corner. He then looks around and starts to stomp his feet. The Japanese crowd calls it out with him as Beard slowly gets up.

K-A-R-A-O-K-E!

Ikiro then lunges and nails Beard with the Karaoke Kick. He then drops down for the pin.

The crowd cheers. Ikiro rolls off. He is then handed his two titles.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and still SCW Television Champion, he is Ikiro Yoshida!”

The crowd cheers as Ikiro holds the titles up and looks around before bowing to his home country fans. He then looks around before turning to Beard. He walks over and bends down to a knee. He then starts to pull Beard up as Beard looks at him. The crowd applauds as the two share a brief hug.

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida comes home to Japan and retains. He faces one of his close friends in the process.”

Knots: “And I guess Beard’s okay with it. Ikiro still holding two titles!”

Ikiro then backs up and nods as Beard does the same. He then points to Ikiro as Ikiro looks around. The crowd continues to cheer as we then cut away.

We open backstage as we see Ravyn Taylor walking into the office of David Helms. She just smiles as she looks around. David just looks up at her.

David: “Can I help you?”

Ravyn: “Oh just making sure that there aren’t any rose petals around or some scented candles? Wouldn’t you want this to be a special night for your belle?”

David: “I have a job to do.”

Ravyn: “That’s news. I mean last week we did see your cousin-in-law attempt to besmirch someone just because there is some odd vendetta.”

David: “A vendetta she brought upon herself. Plus, let’s cut the crap. We both know who is under that mask.”

Ravyn: “A bold assertion with no proof.”

David: “Proof enough.”

Ravyn: “Believe what you wish then. Belief is seemingly what a lot of foolish people hold onto. But that was El Angel’s final appearance. I heard you made an overture to her, but she was so upset, realizing something was up that I’m sure it will take a significant cost to bring her back.”

David: “Interesting. So are you here to negotiate? Or to gloat?”

Ravyn: “More to place a formal complaint. El Angel wants some repercussions for that stunt. Trying to ruin her livelihood all because Kennedy is that petty.”

David: “I’ll take it under advisement.”

Ravyn: “I’m sure you won’t.”

Ravyn turns and walks off.

David: “Oh Ravyn.”

Ravyn stops and turns.

David: “Give her another call. She can join us next week. Maybe I can make good for it by offering her a chance to be in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

Ravyn smirks.

Ravyn: “I don’t know if that will be enough.”

David: “I’m sure it will be.”

Ravyn smirks and walks out of the room. David watches her leave as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage as we see Sienna Swann backstage with Laura Steinbeck, who has now joined her and the Truelove Twins.

Sienna: “How? I was last? LAST?!”

Laura: “It has to be something in their programming.”

Sienna: “I can accept losing to Bree. She can get her shot. But to Syren too? She LOST the title. And I’m”

Laura: “I’ll look into it.”

Sienna: “Who do we go to? David? Regan’s returning tonight and you want to rock the boat.”

Laura runs her hand through her hair and sighs.

Laura: “Then the battle royal.”

Sienna: “I should be leaving Japan as the World Champion and….”

Sienna sighs, throwing her arms in the air. The Truelove Twins are also there as Sienna turns and paces a bit.

Tag Team Championship

The opening riffs to "A New Level" by Pantera hit the PA system. The lights flash silver and black for a few seconds. Without warning, Max Kane shoots from the ramp onto the stage, wearing both SCW Tag Team Championships around his neck. Max yells at the camera and crawls towards it. He bobs his head multiple times to the song before standing up. Shortly after, Savali, Jack Parker and Dawn Lohan push through the curtain. Max looks around and takes off one of his Tag Team title belts and hands it to Dawn, who smirks. Max turns back around and starts heading down to the ring as the rest follow.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW World Tag Team Championship. First, the champions, accompanied by Savali and Jack Parker, they are Max Kane and Dawn Lohan, the Network!”

Max throws his arms up as he polishes his Tag Team title belt. He looks towards the camera and smirks. Max laughs as Parker simply looks around. Savali also looks at the crowd while Dawn shows the other end of the Tag Team Championship to the camera. Max soon slides in before holding the tag title over his head. Dawn walks up the steps and into the ring. Savali and Parker follow. Dawn poses with the titles too. The World Tag Team Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom.

Phillips: “And their opponents…”

We then see a shot of Har Megiddo standing backstage, pacing in one of the hallways in the back, Damian Angel looking on. We see the Truelove Twins standing up, in their gear, ready to compete and getting ready to leave, and we then see Red Empire in one of the open areas. The drumroll sounds.

Name	Percentage of votes
Har Megiddo	52%
Truelove Twins	32%
Red Empire	16%

The Japanese crowd roars in awe. We then see Har Megiddo starting to walk towards the camera.

Sharper: “Oh boy. Har Megiddo about to go to the ring and they have left a path of destruction to this point.”

Knots: “Max Kane has a smile. I don’t know how smart that is.”

Kane smirks as he walks back and forth and a few more moments pass before the opening of “Davidian” by Machine Head begins to play as Behemoth, Malphas, and Kali emerge from the back.

Phillips: “Their opponents, accompanied by Damian Angel and Kali, they are Behemoth and Malphas, they are Har Megiddo.”

They push and shove each other, yelling “encouragement” as they move down the ramp. Damian Angel follows behind the trio, cane in hand, simply walking as he prepares his own strategy inside his head. They reach the ring and Malphas and Behemoth both grab the ropes and pulls themselves onto the apron and into the ring. Damian Angel just smirks as Kali hops onto the apron. Savali and Jack Parker are on the floor as Dawn looks around as Kane smirks a bit and Malphas and Behemoth step forward. They look at them. The crowd looks on.

Sharper: “The size of those two men.”

Knots: “Kane and Dawn have to figure out away.”

The bell sounds and immediately, Malphas grabs Dawn and pulls her in before pressing her over his head. The crowd ohs and looks on before Malphas steps over and throws her over the top rope and into the Network at ringside, taking them down. Malphas turns as Behemoth lunges and goes for a hard right on Kane. Kane ducks and steps back and Malphas turns and goes to nail him with a shot of his own. Kane ducks and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and jumps up and into Behemoth’s arms. He then spins him out and into Malphas, placing his legs on his shoulders and Malphas immediately drops him down face first into the mat. The referee tells one of the two to leave and Behemoth turns and heads the corner.

Sharper: “Dawn dumped here in front of us! Malphas now driving Kane down with Behemoth’s help.”

Knots: “He can only dip and dodge for a while and Malphas and Behemoth are deceptively agile!”

Damian looks on as Kane rolls over and slides to the ropes. Dawn stirs on the floor as Malphas walks over to him and pulls him up by the hair and nails him with a hard forearm. He then grabs him by the arm and pulls him into a hard short-arm clothesline. Kane rolls over and Malphas pulls him up by the hair and drags him up and then turns and whips him hard into the ropes. Kane bounces off and scoops him up and hits a sidewalk slam. He pulls back on his legs.

Kane kicks out. Malphas rolls off. Dawn gets up at the ringside. Malphas turns and walks over to Kane and drags him up. Kane then nails him with a hard right and then another and another. He nails Malphas with a headbutt. The crowd roars. Kane runs into the ropes. He jumps to the top rope and dives back and Malphas catches him. He turns and Behemoth places his foot on the top rope and Malphas throws him face first into his foot. Kane staggers back. Malphas then tags in Behemoth. Behemoth enters the ring. Malphas exits.

Sharper: “Kane trying to use that high-risk style.”

Knots: “These are two monsters who just want to cause pain and they’re very good and doing it. Kane just found out.”

Sharper: “Kane thrown into Behemoth’s boot!”

Behemoth walks over to Kane and hoists him up before whipping him into the corner. Behemoth runs after and nails Kane with a running splash. Kane staggers out and shakes his head. Behemoth grabs him and hoists him up. He then grabs him by his throat. He then turns and goes to throw him into the corner, but Kane goes up and land on the middle turnbuckle and then to the top before twisting back and hitting a dropkick to Behemoth. The crowd ohs as Behemoth falls back. He rolls over and Dawn is back on the apron. The entire Network is annoyed as Kane turns and runs at Behemoth as he starts to get up and Kane jumps up and hits a running cutter. Behemoth rolls over. He then turns and looks at Dawn. Dawn extends her hand out. Behemoth stirs as Kane turns and tags in Dawn. Dawn then climbs into the top rope. Kane turns and runs at Behemoth and hits a basement dropkick. He rolls out of the way as Dawn dives off and hits a guillotine leg drop to the back of Behemoth’s head! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Dawn Lohan into the match and from the top. One big man down!”

Knots: “Right to his head.”

Dawn turns and goes for the pin.

Behemoth powers out. The crowd ohs. Dawn falls back and backs up to the ropes. She looks around and then Behemoth starts to stir before Dawn turns and runs over to him and nails him with a hard forearm and then another and a kick to the ribs. She turns and runs over and dropkicks Malphas. Malphas staggers back, but holds on. Dawn snaps at him and turns around before jumping up and dropkicking Behemoth. Behemoth staggers around before Dawn turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Behemoth suddenly drills her with a vicious clothesline. Dawn twists in the air and lans on her back. The crowd ohs and Behemoth backs up into the ropes and bounces off before hitting a big splash onto Dawn. The crowd ohs. He goes for the pin.

Kane dives off the top rope with a top rope headbutt. The crowd yells out, cheering.

Sharper: “Dawn nearly beaten as there was no way she was kicking out with that weight on her but Kane with the same.”

Knots: “Just throwing himself into Behemoth!”

Behemoth rolls over. Dawn starts to stir and Kane then gets up and runs over to Malphas. He jumps up and dropkicks him. Malphas falls off. Kane rolls over and is forced out of the ring. Dawn Lohan stirs as Behemoth starts to get up. He grabs Dawn and pulls her up in a gutwrench, but Dawn flips through and lands on her feet. She then falls to the ropes and to the apron. Behemoth turns and Dawn springboards to the top rope and his the WONDERFUL-Forearm. Behemoth falls to a seated position as Dawn rolls through. She turns and lunges, nailing Behemoth with the Through the Looking Glass. The crowd roars. Kane enters as Malphas enters and just throws himself at him. Dawn goes for the pin.

Behemoth kicks out just after as Dawn rolls off. The crowd roars. Kane rolls out of the ring as the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall and still SCW World Tag Team Champions, Max Kane and Dawn Lohan!”

Sharper: “I don’t believe it! They managed to keep Behemoth down just long enough!”

Damian Angel enters the ring as Kali does too. The Network walks around and goes to Dawn and Kane, holding the World Tag Team Championship. The crowd looks on. Damian takes a deep breath.

Sharper: “Damian Angel is not pleased!”

Knots: “The first time we’ve seen Har Megiddo actually look mortal!”

Sharper: “And now the Network, still with the titles. They’ll face Sophie James and David Callahan at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

The Network continue to celebrate as we then cut away.

The scene opens up backstage as we see Bree Mason standing outside of her locker room with Jessica Winters. Scott Burnside is with her. Bree smiles as Jessica Winters introduces us.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here and I am with Bree Mason and Bree, it’s been an interesting last week when Amy Chastaine seemed to take the thunder away from you, but tonight, you’re now challenging for the World Title.”

Bree: “Exactly. Seems like the fans wanted to make sure I finally got the opportunity I’ve demanded for months. One on one. Against the World Champion. And it seems like they wanted to inject some class back to the World Title. I mean you have Kennedy who sees Amy as a hero, and please…last week, she didn’t take my thunder. She just wallowed in her own filth. Standing in the middle of the ring with her husband on one side and her friend with benefit next to her…and the fact that her husband, my brother, even accepted it…show how manipulative she is. The crap she’s spinning to make him believe…and Kennedy probably buys into it too. But that’s fine…the taint of Amy Chastaine can get some distance from the World Championship.”

Bree scoffs.

Bree: “It’s almost like everything is falling into place. Don’t worry Kennedy. You’re back at the top, but now it’s time for me to take the place I was supposed to have back to start this year, before this crap with you and Syren took centre stage. And then I can move on to face Donovan Kayl…and whoever awaits me at Rise to Greatness. Selena Frost…the winner of the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal….Oh yeah…and the world can finally see a match that will be a great spectacle. Me against Sienna Swann for the World Title. I can’t wait.”

Bree smiles as Jessica turns to her.

Jessica: “Thank you for your time and good luck.”

Bree smiles as we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up backstage as we see David Helms on his phone and finishing a call. He then puts the phone down. There’s a knock at the door. David looks up and sighs.

David: “Not now. I’m focused on something else.”

Blake Mason then walks into the room.

Blake: “Regan?”

David: “Yeah. She’s on her way. And I’m trying to make sure we don’t have an explosion here that we don’t need.”

Blake: “Well good luck with that.”

David: “What do you want?”

Blake: “I’m more interested in your brother, than your wife.”

David: “You and Bree got into this mess-“

Blake: “I may have given her the contact for the PI, but simply put, this was all her. She wanted to do this. We’re…aiming at different things.”

David: “You realize I have a hard time believing that after what you did at Learning from History.”

Blake: “I get that…but I’m not in the same place I was then. And well…I’ve realized a few things.”

David: “So-“

Blake: “I don’t need to be a part of that match.”

David: “You’re asking me to-“

Blake turns to the camera.

Blake: “Look…We should chat behind closed doors.”

David: “I’ve got Regan coming-“

Blake: “Won’t take long. This should be straight-forward. I don’t want to play the card…but it’s in my contract.”

Blake turns and then grabs the cameraman and ushers him out of the room. The scene then slowly fades out with a shot of the door closing.

Katelyn Buehler vs. Marie Jones

Best of Five Series (Tied 1-1)

The camera switches to the big screen, where images of Katelyn Buehler are shown. The opening riffs of “My House” by PVRIS plays as Katelyn comes out onto the stage, wearing a black leather jacket.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a stipulation to be announced momentarily with a twenty minute time limit, and is match three in the Best of Five Series. Holding one win in the series thus far, from Los Angeles, California, she is Katelyn Buehler!”

As the song continues, Katelyn starts walking down the ramp, huge smile across her face. She runs a hand through her raven-black hair before slapping a few hands of the jam-packed crowd. Katelyn slides under the bottom rope, into the ring. She gets up to her knees, moving a few strands of hair from her face as she smiles out at the crowd. Katelyn leans back, still on her knees and lets out the most primal of screams a young lady like her can, giving the crowd more to cheer for. Katelyn jumps to her feet and ascends the turnbuckle, where she leans forward and screams "THIS IS MY HOUSE." The crowd roars as Katelyn looks around.

Sharper: “We’ll be about to find out what match they will compete in. It’s one of three options, standard, finisher or submission. Marie and Katelyn have fought twice, splitting the series thus far and both matches were very different.”

Knots: “And the strategy will be completely different for both depending on what type of match the fans pick.”

A spotlight shines down at the top of the entrance ramp. Pyro goes off. Then Marie Annabelle Jones steps through the curtain, wearing her ring gear and her signature black leather jacket. A broad, somewhat condescending grin is on her face as she gaze out at the fans in the arena who cheer loudly. The Tron shows images of her striking at her opponents with her finishing and signature moves as the lyrics of "Haunted" by Taylor Swift begin to flow through the arena. Marie begins to make her way down towards the ring to cheering from the fans.

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the Phoenix, Marie Jones!”

As for Marie herself, she stops to slap a few high fives with fans, recognizing them as they cheer her. Then her focus is solely on the ring and the determined stride with which she walks tells that story. Marie hops up onto the ring apron. She strikes a sultry and sexy pose for the audience. Marie turns and leaps over the top rope and into the ring. She then hops up onto the second turnbuckle of the nearby corner and holds her arms up high into the air, getting a reaction from the crowd.

Sharper: “Marie Jones confident. Katelyn too. Both flying over early to make sure they were in good condition to compete tonight.”

Knots: “Yeah, but now they need to focus on what the stipulation could be. Finisher means you just look to hit your move and get out, singles means you need to think of one strategy; submission, you can use that same one, but doesn’t mean it may work.”

Phillips: “And now let us find out what the stipulation for this match is.”

We then see a shot of the three types of matches on the screen. A few moments pass as a drumroll plays.

Stipulation	Percentage of votes
Submission	72%
Finisher	20%
Singles	8%

The crowd cheers. Katelyn just nods as Marie stretches out.

Phillips: “This match is a submission match!”

Sharper: “There you go. The first to make their opponent tap wins this one.”

The bell sounds and Katelyn and Marie start to circle the ring. They watch one another before lunging at one another and locking up with a collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another before Katelyn turns into a side headlock. She holds on and Marie fights a bit. Katelyn turns and grabs at the arm of Marie and turns into an arm wringer. She wrenches it. Marie winces and flips forward. She nips up and then cartwheels out before grabbing Katelyn’s arm and wrenches it. Katelyn falls to a knee. Marie then steps on the leg of Katelyn. She stomps it and Katelyn winces before Marie jerks on the arm. Katelyn reaches up and rolls forward and pushes Marie back with her legs. She rolls back.

Sharper: “Both going hard here. Some good back and forth. Both focusing on the arm, but Marie getting that stomp to the leg.”

Knots: “Trying to exploit anything.”

Both watch one another before Katelyn shakes out her arm. Marie then lunges and goes for the leg of Katelyn. Katelyn tries to hold it off before Marie does get her down with a leg takedown. She then grabs at the leg and starts to pull it back. Katelyn kicks at her in the ribs and then again before shoving her back with her legs again. Katelyn rolls over and Marie gets up and Katelyn runs at her and jumps up and hits a hard forearm smash. Marie falls back into the corner. Katelyn grabs her and pulls her out and scoops her up and slams her down. Marie stirs and starts to get up and Katelyn grabs her and clubs her in the back. She then clubs her again and then pulls her back up and forearming her in the back.

Sharper: “Katelyn going for the back it seems. A few shots to the spine.”

Knots: “Going to feel well at all. But it also hurts the strength of Marie. May slow her down too.”

Marie winces and Katelyn then hooks her up and hits a back suplex. She then turns and grabs at the arm and pulls her over to her back. She then sits on Marie’s back and pulls back with a reverse chinlock. Marie winces as the referee checks. She yells no as Katelyn pulls up. She looks around and Marie slowly gets her knees under her. Katelyn keeps pulling back as Marie starts to get her feet under her. She then starts to get up and Katelyn stands up too, still holding on. Marie pushes up on Katelyn’s hands and turns elbowing her in the ribs. Katelyn steps back. She turns around and Marie kicks her in the ribs and hits a snap suplex. Both start to get up and Marie turns and bolts to the ropes, jumping to the middle rope and spinning through and taking Katelyn down with an arm drag. Katelyn rolls through. She starts to get up and runs at Marie, and Marie hits a hip toss. Katelyn gets up and Marie pushes her down and stomps her in the lower back. Katelyn rolls over in pain as the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Marie using those stomps. Going for the spine and that seemed to tweak something. Katelyn is in a lot of pain.”

Knots: “Well you try getting kicked in the spine and just walk it off. Here. I’ll even do it.”

Sharper: “Thanks but no thanks.”

Marie then walks over and grabs Katelyn and pulls her up and snapmares her over. She then knees her in the back and then again before placing her knee in Katelyn’s back and locking in a surfboard, pulling back on her arms. Katelyn grimace as the referee checks on her. Marie pulls back on the arms and looks around. Katelyn starts to kick at the mat. She slowly starts to pull herself up, twisting around. Marie holds on and gets up too and Katelyn spins around and spins Marie around before getting free and kicking her in the lower back. Marie falls into the corner. She turns around and walks into Katelyn who hoists her up for a uranage, but drops her on her knee. The crowd ohs and Marie rolls over, holding her back in pain.

Sharper: “Both Katelyn and Marie going for the back!”

Knots: “Bent Marie in two over her knee.”

Marie grabs at the ropes and Katelyn grabs her and pulls her out and hoists her up and hits another backbreaker, this time a pendulum one. Marie rolls over and Katelyn turns her onto her side and knees her in the back and then again and again. She then pulls her back to her back and hoists her legs up. She then turns over into a Boston crab. The crowd roars as she sits down. She looks around with a smile as Marie grimaces in pain and looks around. She reaches around.

Sharper: “Boston crab locked in and all of that pressure on the lower back of Marie!”

Knots: “After the backbreakers, she’s got to be a lot of pain.”

Sharper: “And remember, in a submission match, no rope breaks. You need to wrestle your way out.”

Marie winces as she reaches back to Katelyn and starts to try to pull. The referee keeps checking on Marie as Marie is frantically trying to pull on the leg of Katelyn. She pulls it and Katelyn falls forward. Marie rolls over and both roll to his back and both kick at each other, with each getting a couple of shots in before Marie slides away from Katelyn. Katelyn rolls over, holding her face a bit, a small cut on her lip. She gets up and runs at Marie and goes for a running clothesline. Marie ducks. Katelyn turns around and Marie kicks her in the ribs and then jumps to the ropes behind Katelyn and dives back, grabbing Katelyn and hitting a DDT. The crowd ohs. Katelyn rolls to her back and turns to her stomach. Marie gets up and hits a hard elbow drop to her back. She gets up and hits another hard elbow drop to the back of Katelyn as Katelyn winces in pain. Marie sits next to her and looks around.

Sharper: “Marie, just going after that back. Elbow drop after elbow drop.”

Knots: “Both of these two are going to be battered and bruised when they head back after this tour, but geez. They’re looking to take something else out of them.”

Sharper: “This gives them the advantage. Winner of this has the edge in the best of three that this is.”

Marie then grabs Katelyn and starts to pull her up, but Katelyn suddenly lifts her up and hits a hot shot on the top rope. Marie falls back. Katelyn rolls over. She then turns and looks around. She staggers to the legs of Marie and grabs them and starts to step through. Marie however tries to fight it off and Katelyn winces a bit, holding her lower back. Marie then kicks her in the knee and then turns and drops her down with a drop toe hold. She then turns and grabs the legs of Katelyn. She then hoists her up and locks in the Angel’s Arch!

Sharper: “Shades of Angelica Jones! The Angel’s Arch!”

Knots: “And out of a drop toe hold and just hoisting her up. Marie trying to do anything and all the pressure on the lower back of Katelyn!”

Sharper: “Middle of the ring too!”

Katelyn reaches out and tries to get to the ropes as Marie keeps leaning back. She looks up as the Japanese crowd cheers. Katelyn reaches around and Marie keeps leaning back. Katelyn grimaces and looks down before then reluctantly starting to tap out on the mat. The crowd roars and the bell sounds. Marie then lets go. She steps forward and falls to the ropes. The referee comes over and raises her arm.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, and taking a lead in the Best of Five Series, Marie Jones!”

Sharper: “The lead goes to Marie Jones! She has the advantage.”

Knots: “And how much of that was the pain on the back of Katelyn. How much of that is avoiding anything being tweaking going further? It doesn’t matter, but Katelyn’s back is now against the wall!”

Sharper: “Marie Jones has the two wins to one. She needs one more to win this series between two great competitors.”

Katelyn rolls over, grimacing in pain. She slowly stirs as Marie Jones celebrates in the ring. She looks around and smiles, celebrating a bit.

Backstage we see Kennedy Street lacing up her boots as Amy Chastaine walks into the room with Wyatt Lancaster.

Wyatt: “I can’t believe that spinning this all.”

Amy: “This is just the way it’s been for months.”

Wyatt shakes her head and Kennedy looks up.

Kennedy: “I wonder if I kick her hard enough, she’ll stop being like that.”

Amy: “Worth a try.”

Kennedy: “Trying to tie the World Title into this…I’ll just be happy when I can knock her on her ass and shut her up. All she’s been talking about for months is how she wants her one on one shot. Well tonight she’ll have it.”

Amy: “Are you ready for it?”

Kennedy: “After beating Syren…I’m ready for anything.”

Kennedy returns to lacing her boots.

Kennedy: “Because now…I’m not looking for revenge. I’m looking forward to Taking Hold of the Flame and facing Donovan.”

Kennedy continues as Amy and Wyatt turn to each other and we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

We open up backstage as Breakdown returns and we see Blake Mason walking into his locker room with Bree Mason. Bree looks up as we see her hanging up her wrestling attire.

Bree: “Blake…you’re back?”

Blake: “Yeah. Sorry. I needed to take care of something.”

Bree: “You know we have a monitor. You went to talk to David about the match next week-“

Blake: “Don’t worry about it-“

Bree: “What did he say?”

Blake: “More just weighed some options. Options that are best for you.”

Bree: “What’s best is having someone in my corner I can trust. Especially with Jason and Amy across the ring from me.”

Blake: “And you’ll have that.”

Bree: “I trust you the most.”

Blake: “I know…just…you wanted this to be your issue. Right? With me there…it’s about us. And this is your time to shine. Tonight against Kennedy. Next week against Jason and Amy.”

Bree: “Blake…”

Blake: “Focus on tonight. Just trust me. David and I tossed out some ideas and I have a good idea of what is best for both of us to give us what we both want. But right now…focus on the World Title.”

Bree: “Alright…Alright.”

Blake then turns and sits down on the couch in the room as Bree turns back to her gear and we cut back.

We open to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce position.

Sharper: “An interesting conversation and one that suggests maybe something not that they want. Bree better refocus if she wants to walk out tonight as the World Title.”

Knots: “Kennedy won’t be swayed by Bree’s attempts last week. Bree better be at her best if she wants any chance!”

Sharper: “Speaking of being at their best and chances, in a few moments, we’re going to see the final battle in what has been a war between Giovanni Aries and Ace Marshall.”

Knots: “The Lizard Kingdom against the Wonderland…or something like that. Ace Marshall has been poking fun at this, but Giovanni seems to believe!”

Sharper: “Giovanni is an eccentric individual and well, let’s take a moment and look back and their previous wars. They’ve taken us on some wild rides and tonight, well, we could be in for another one.”

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

We see a shot of Giovanni meditating backstage before cutting to a shot of Ace Marshall smirking as he heads to the ring with Cassidy Carter.

Ace: “Yo! I mean…HO HO HO….It’s Christmas time, bitches!”

We see Giovanni Aries in the ring as Jason Helms stands there too.

Ace: “I have cashed in my Trios Tournament contract and well, Jason...and definitely you Giovanni…you get to find out what for! Not because I like you…well, Gio, you’re alright, but because it involves something that matters to both of you…the SCW Adrenaline Championship!”

We then cut to the End of the Year Special.

Sharper: “Here we go. The Open Invitational…”

Knots: “Are we ready for this?”

Sharper: “Probably not. It’s an open invitational, with one big proviso. You need to meet the requirement of wearing a sexy costume as determined by those two.”

We then see a shot of Giovanni Aries coming out in his costume, glaring at Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter. We then see a shot of Dylan Howell holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship. The crowd cheering.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell is the Adrenaline Champion! He is the Adrenaline Champion! He and Addy have come together…and legitimately, Dylan Howell is the Adrenaline Champion!”

Knots: “Giovanni Aries pissed off. The Lizard King I guess succeeded. Does this mean Howell is working for him?”

We then cut to see Giovanni Aries chasing after Ace Marshall as Ace Marshall hops the guardrail and runs through the crowd. We then cut to see Giovanni Aries smiling and laughing while covered in “lizard blood” while outside. This is followed by a shot of Ace Marshall relieving himself in the “Wonderland” theme park before showing the over-the-top effects with “lizards” escaping. We follow this up with a shot of Ace Marshall nailing Giovanni in the head with a blurred object inside the sex shop during their match at Retribution.

Ace: “Cheap crap…you have anything better…he may need it for Sam...Especially if she wants any trips to a Wonderland?”

This is followed by a shot of Ace Marshall covering up as Giovanni Aries hammers away on him with hard right hands during one of their matches, bloodying him before we see a shot of Cassidy Carter hitting Giovanni with a steel chair. We then cut to a shot of Ace Marshall showing up at Giovanni’s camp and looking around.

Ace: “Yoo-hoo! I’m huntin’ wabbits! Come out and show me this God damned Wonderland!”

We then cut to show shots of Ace Marshall throwing Giovanni Aries into his hut and then showing Giovanni throwing Ace over a bonfire, Ace rolling through on the other side.

Sharper: “Oh my God! Over the fire!”

Knots: “I don’t know if he meant to miss!”

This is followed by a shot of Giovanni throwing Ace into the backseat before snapping at the cameraman.

Giovanni: “Get in!”

We cut to them driving off.

Sharper: “I don’t even know what to say about what we just saw.”

Knots: “Well SCW’s production crew out there better get in hot pursuit! Where the hell are they going? I hope here!”

We then see a shot of Lizard dancers including a couple giving a lapdance to Giovanni Aries. This is followed by showing a shot of Giovanni Aries in a strait-jacket. We see Ace striking Giovanni Aries in the ass with a paddle before showing Cassidy Carter nailing Giovanni Aries in the back with a baseball bat. Giovanni is shown getting put in a trunk and Cassidy and Ace are showing driving away.

We then see a split screen, one of Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter showing up driving to the area, both with Starbucks coffees in their hands. The other side we see Ace running out of the vehicle before Giovanni drives a production truck into the side of it.

This is cut up by several tight shots of the “Lizard King,” the turtle Ace Marshall declared the Lizard King.

We then see shots of Giovanni and Ace Marshall fighting in the backstage areas, cutting back and forth including see a shot of Ace Marshall and Cassidy Carter dragging Giovanni Aries on a storage crate before showing Lailoken Da Vinci introducing himself. Ace and Cassidy look at each other. We then see a shot of Giovanni Aries hitting Ace Marshall with the Bad Trip. We then follow up with shots of Giovanni driving the storage crate into Ace’s face, and then showing a shot of Giovanni Aries hammering away on Ace before looking confused.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries making the blood flow from Ace Marshall’s head.”

Knots: “It’s red! Not purple!”

Sharper: “He said he’d make his purple blood run…and…I think Giovanni Aries is trying to figure this out.”

We then see a shot of Ace Marshall hitting an Olympic slam on Giovanni Aries on the Wonderland set, before showing a shot of Ace Marshall hitting Giovanin Aries with the Aces Wild in the middle of the ring. We cut to show Katie Steward then hitting Giovanni Aries with the Off With Her Head on the Wonderland set before Ace stuffs him into the rabbit hole. This is followed by a shot of Ace Marshall in the ring as Giovanni Aries hops the guardrail and runs at him.

Sharper: “Giovanni on the top! Through the Rabbit Hole could be coming up to take out his betrayer!”

We then cut to the end of their Unflawed encounter to see Giovanni Aries hitting the Through the Rabbit Hole in slow motion. We then see Giovanni Aries counting his own fall before we see Giovanni Aries celebrating. This is followed by a shot of the two of them and the turtle as the recap slowly fades to black.

The Breakdown logo comes up as we then see a shot of Jason Phillips in the ring.

Phillips: “And it’s now time to find out what the stipulation will be when Giovanni Aries and Ace Marshall clash in mere moments!”

We then see the WTF Wednesday logo come up on the screen before we see Ace Marshall and Giovanni Aries on the screen and a shot of the I Quit, First Blood and Barbed Wire Steel Cage. A drumroll sounds.

Stipulation	Percentage of votes
Barbed Wire Steel Cage	60%
I Quit	24%
First Blood	16%

The crowd roars in awe.

Phillips: “The following contest will be a barbed wire steel cage match!”

The camera tilt up as we see the cage starting to lower from the ceiling.

Sharper: “My God…with all of the battles that have taken them all over cities, tonight, they will be locked in that cage where no one can get out and definitely no one is getting in.”

Knots: “Barbed wire around the top…Ace and Giovanni…they’re going to end their rivalry tonight in Japan. And it’s next!”

The scene then fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Ace Marshall vs. Giovanni Aries

A countdown starts on the big screen in fast progression from five to one before "Adrenalize" hits the speakers and the spotlights start to spin and focus in on the stage. The fans roaras on stage Ace Marshall steps out with Oakley shades and a black reflective jacket. Cassidy Carter comes out to join him by his side.

ADRENALIZE ME

He pauses before raises his arms up for the crowd as strobe lights break out throughout the arena for the crowd in different shades of red, blue and green in rapid succession. Smoke erupts from underneath them and along the ramp way. He snaps his fingers and bobs his head before pointing out to the crowd. Cassidy smiles broadly while stepping in a rhythm around the stage to match the beat.

Phillips: “First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Cassidy Carter, from Houston, Texas, he is the Slayer of the Wonderland, Ace Marshall!”

The two make their way down the ramp. Reaching the ring, he looks at the cage and then walks over to the door. The official on the floor opens the door and Ace looks at the ring before stepping up the steel steps. He looks around before entering the ring. He then looks at the tops of the cage where barbed wire is wrapped around the top. Ace steps forward and looks around before then turning to the center of the ring, snapping out of his trance, and holding up his fist. He then takes off his jacket and tosses it at the door. Cassidy snaps at the official to take it, which he does. Ace then looks around as Cassidy walks around the ring. Ace slides the shades out for Cassidy to take.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall actually seems to be a bit taken aback by the situation he’s in.”

Knots: “Well this is what happens when you poke and you poke. The fans apparently want to see him and the Lizard King get slaughtered!”

Sharper: “We already saw him having fun earlier. But now with Cassidy on the floor. She doesn’t have a way in. The barbed wire will help that greatly.”

Knots: “You don’t see her as someone wanting to roll around in that?”

Sharper: “Even with her history with Rachel Foxx, I doubt.”

"Mad Hatter" by Melanie Martinez begins to play as Giovanni Aries steps out from behind the curtain as Sam his manager is in tow. Giovanni Aries has on a grey wolf pelt fur jacket on while wearing Oracle sunglasses. Giovanni Aries takes a few steps and then sits down Indian style in the middle of stage. He sits there and looks around the arena and begins to laugh hysterically before Sam walks over and pulls out a cigarette and lighter out of her cleavage and hands it to Giovanni Aries. He lights the cigarette and takes a long deep drag before slowly standing up and walking to the ring. While walking to the ring he takes a drag and blows it in ringside fans face as begins to laugh hysterically again. Giovanni Aries reaches ringside and looks out to the crowd and yells

"FOLLOW ME DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!!!"

He laughs hysterically before walking to the door. Phillips is now on the floor, notably. Giovanni looks at Cassidy as Cassidy yells at him.

Phillips: “And his opponent, accompanied by Sam, from Black Rock Desert, Nevada, he is Giovanni Aries!”

He walks up the steps and into the cage. He then pulls the door closed. The referee on the floor locks it behind him and Giovanni Aries enters the ring only for Ace Marshall to run over and kick him in the ribs. The referee in the ring calls for the bell as Ace Marshall nails Giovanni Aries with a hard right and then another and another, drilling Giovanni with each shot.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall starting this off by going right after Giovanni Aries. Very different from how their last battles started.”

Knots: “No time to feel out. Ace Marshall just knows what Giovanni Aries wants to do to him and he’s making sure he has the advantage and this ends fast!”

Giovanni Aries covers up as Ace kicks him in the ribs. Giovanni falls to a knee and Ace hits a straight kick to the face and then again and Giovanni falls over and rolls over. Ace Marshall walks over to Giovanni and grabs him by the hair and turns and runs him over to the side of the cage. Giovanni gets his hands up. The crowd roars as Ace tries to push him in again before Giovanni blocks it. Giovanni elbows him in the ribs and then turns and nails Ace with a hard right and then a hard kick to the thigh before spinning out with a hard back chop to the jaw. Ace falls over to the ropes. Giovanni Aries then walks over to Ace and pulls him up before whipping him across the ring. Ace bounces off and Giovanni runs at him and clotheslines him down before cackling him and running around the ring.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries takes down Ace with a hard clothesline.”

Knots: “And he’s laughing. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.”

Sharper: “It’s more of joy. Not of pure evil…yet.”

Ace gets up and Giovanni nails him with a hard right, dropping him. Ace gets back up and Giovanni turns and drills him with another hard right. Ace hits the mat. He slowly pops up and Giovanni pushes him into the corner and just blatantly chokes him. The referee in the ring counts, trying to get Giovanni off as Ace struggles. Giovanni just grits his teeth, leaning in and starting to laugh through his teeth as the crowd roars in awe and Ace keeps struggling. The referee tries to convince him to get off of Ace before Ace kicks Giovanni in the knee. Giovanni lets go and Ace takes a few deep breaths. Giovanni steps up and Ace kicks him in the knee again and Giovanni staggers back. Ace then runs at him and throws him back with a mat slam. He walks around the ring.

Knots: “Ace just getting out of there. I was hoping Giovanni would just get it done fast.”

Sharper: “Blatant choke by Giovanni Aries, but his desire to maybe destroy the Judas as he’s put it, almost overcoming him there.”

Giovanni gets up and Ace turns and knees him in the ribs. He then knees him again and then grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Giovanni bounces off and Ace lifts him up and hits a back drop. Giovanni winces and starts to get up and Ace grabs him and drags him over to the cage and pushes him into the steel. He pushes him against it as Giovanni tries to push away. Ace pushes him against it and just then, we see Cassidy Carter with a steel chair and she turns and swings the side of the cage, right where Giovanni’s head is and Ace pulls away as the crowd ohs and Giovanni falls back and rolls over in pain.

Sharper: “Oh my God! Cassidy Carter with the chair! Into the steel.”

Knots: “And right into Giovanni Aries. No way to protect himself. May have caught his fingers too!”

Giovanni rolls over and Ace runs over and jumps up and knees him in the back of the head. He then mounts Giovanni as he rolls over and nails him with a series of hard right hands. Giovanni just takes each shots as we see some blood starting to trickle down his face. Cassidy smiles as she walks around, blowing on the chair, for good measure. Ace then gets up and walks around the ring. Giovanni rolls over and starts to get up. Ace walks over to him and elbows him in the back of the head before spinning him around, double underhooking him and suplexing him over. He goes for the pin.

Giovanni kicks out. Ace gets up and turns and grabs Giovanni Aries. He then pulls him up and spins him around and throws him into the steel. Giovanni bounces off and falls back, dropping to a knee.

Sharper: “Giovanni busted open. A nearfall, but he’s got plenty left.”

Knots: “And Ace is going to use that steel to wear him down.”

Ace turns and grabs him and pulls him up and forearms him. He then spins him around and throws him into the cage again. Giovanni bounces off and spins around and Ace runs into the ropes, bounces off and nails him with a clothesline. He goes for the pin.

Giovanni kicks out. Ace turns as Giovanni can be seen getting an evil sneer on his face. The crowd takes note of this, roaring. Ace turns and grabs Giovanni and pulls him up. He then double underhooks him again. He hoists him up, but Giovanni blocks it and then lifts him up. Ace back drops over. He rolls over and turns and Giovanni turns and yells at him as he runs at him and clotheslines him back into the corner. Ace staggers forward and Giovanni runs out and hits a running bulldog. He rolls through and looks around and he then turns and runs over to Ace and kicks him hard in the ribs. Ace grimaces in pain. Cassidy starts to walk around the ring with purpose and concern, as Giovanni kicks Ace again in the ribs.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries…that look.”

Knots: “Jules maybe is here and Cassidy knows it!”

Sharper: “That alterego that comes over Giovanni Aries…that’s pure anger and violence. And look at those kicks.”

Knots: “Trying to break each and every one of Ace’s ribs!”

Ace rolls over and starts to get up and Giovanni turns and nails him with a hard right hand. Ace ends up on his knees and Giovanni nails him with a hard right and then another and another, wearing out Ace’s face with each shot. A cut start to open above the eye of Ace as Giovanni just nails him a fourth and a fifth time and Ace just falls back to the ropes. He reaches up as Giovanni grabs him by the hair. He then turns and runs him hard into the steel cage. Ace falls back and rolls over and stirs. He then starts to get up and staggers as Giovanni turns and runs at him and jumps up and hits a huge dropkick, knocking Ace down. Ace rolls over. Giovanni then turns and mounts him and nails him with a series of hard rights and lefts again.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries has turned this all up a notch. Hammering away.”

Knots: “He’s just beating the holy hell out of Ace!”

Sharper: “And Cassidy was the one who stopped this at Unflawed! And got involved at Retribution. She’s on the floor and look at Sam. She’s just smiling!”

Giovanni then gets up and walks around. Ace rolls over and grabs at the ropes. He slowly pulls himself up as Giovanni then runs at him and Ace gets a back elbow up. Giovanni staggers back and holds his jaw before Ace turns and throws a hard right, before Ace blocks it and lifts him up and hits an inverted atomic drop. Ace winces in pain and Giovanni headbutts him, knocking him down. He then wipes his face and lets out an evil laugh as he looks around. The crowd roars. We then see Cassidy Carter slamming the chair against the cage wall. She does it again, getting Giovanni’s attention. She then slams it again. Cassidy snaps at him before Giovanni points to the barbed wire. Cassidy grits her teeth, looking around. She then starts to throw the chair up, but throws it not high enough, so it drops back down.

Sharper: “Cassidy is trying to throw a chair in the ring.”

Knots: “May as well make it faster for Ace. Giovanni is even taunting her.”

Sharper: “From behind!”

Ace then suddenly low blows Giovanni from behind. Giovanni falls to a knee and falls forward. Cassidy then grabs the chair and starts to pace a bit as she yells at Ace to get up. Ace then grabs Giovanni from behind and hoists him up for a back suplex before running across the ring and throwing him hard, face and shoulder first into the cage and Giovanni falls between the ropes and the steel awkwardly as the crowd ohs. Ace then turns and falls to his knees. Cassidy then turns and yells at Ace as she throws the chair up, this time, well high enough and it bounces off the barbed wire before falling to the mat. Ace just stops it from bouncing into him.

Sharper: “Giovanni into the steel. Cassidy throwing the chair in.”

Knots: “Even with the barbed wire, she’s finding a way to be that pimple on Giovanni’s ass!”

Sharper: “And it may be the only way Ace can get through this. Giovanni was beating the holy hell out of him.”

Giovanni slowly rolls over as his cut can be seen to have opened up more. He rolls over as Sam looks on. Ace uses the chair to help himself up. Giovanni slowly stirs and Ace lifts the chair up and slams it into Giovanni’s back. Giovanni rolls over in pain. He starts to get up and Ace swings it down into his shoulder. Giovanni falls back down and Ace unfolds the chair and puts it down.

Sharper: “Vicious chair shots!”

Knots: “Just think, that could be the most boring weapon they’ve used in their wars!”

Giovanni stirs and Ace grabs him and pulls him up. He then runs him across the ring and drives him hard into the steel. He falls back and Ace turns and grabs him and hits a running facebuster, driving Giovanni face first into the seat of the chair. A bit of blood appears on the chair as Giovanni rolls over and Ace goes for the pin.

Giovanni kicks out. The crowd roars. Ace runs his hands through his face. He then starts to get up. Cassidy paces at ringside as Sam looks on. Ace turns and grabs Giovanni and pulls him up. He then knees him in the ribs. He turns and looks at the chair and nods before hooking Giovanni up. He goes to hoist him up for the Olympic slam, but Giovanni jumps through it. He grabs Ace from behind and hits a half nelson suplex into the opened chair. The crowd ohs as Ace rolls over in a heap.

Sharper: “Oh my God!”

Knots: “Giovanni just killed Ace!”

Sharper: “A suplex into the chair. Ace had no way to land and is destroyed as a human being!”

Giovanni sits up and takes a few deep breaths, seemingly meditating before then a calmness comes over him before turning into an evil sneer. He then spins around and grabs at Ace as he’s in a heap and nails him with a hard right. Ace rolls over. Giovanni nails him again with a hard right and a third shot, right to the forehead, causing more blood to come out of his cut. Giovanni then grabs him and pulls him up before placing him against the steel. He then starts to rake him back and forth against the steel as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Back and forth, tearing at his skull and his forehead!”

Knots: “Just opening those cuts more!”

Giovanni goes back and forth a few more times before throwing him down. Ace rolls over. He slowly crawls to the ropes and grabs at them. He then looks back as Giovanni smiles as he heads towards him. Ace starts to get up and Giovanni runs over to him and grabs him from behind before Ace promptly hits a mule kick and Giovanni falls down again. He falls back and Ace then looks around as Giovanni starts to get up and Ace runs at him and hits a running boot, knocking him back. He goes for the pin.

Giovanni gets his shoulder up. Ace rolls over and crawls to the ropes. He then looks around before turning and swearing before starting to climb up the ropes. He then looks up and yells out again.

Sharper: “Ace I think is trying to escape, but he just realized the barbed wire is there.”

Knots: “Door is locked. That’s the only way you’re getting out.”

Cassidy: “Don’t you think it!”

Ace: “Well get some cutters or something!”

Cassidy: “We don’t have those!”

Ace keeps trying to climb up and stops before stepping down. He then reaches up and touches the barbed wire before pulling his hand away. He yells out and just then, we see Giovanni Aries run over to him and Ace looks back and boots him in the face. Giovanni staggers back. Ace looks around before starting to move along the top rope, but Giovanni then runs over and jumps up and nails Ace in the back with a double axe handle smash. He then grabs at the cage and starts to climb up as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Giovanni stopping Ace.”

Knots: “Look how close they are to the barbed wire!”

Giovanni then grabs Ace and nails him in the ribs. Ace elbows him in the ribs and frantically tries to get away. He elbows him again and Giovanni headbutts him. He then clubs him in the back of the head. He then grabs Ace and starts to push his face into the barbed wire. The Japanese crowd looks on in awe as Giovanni starts to push it in. Ace yells in pain and Giovanni then grabs the barbed wire with his hand, blocking out the pain and using it to run it along the forehead of Ace. The camera gets a good shot as the crowd roars. Ace yells out in pain.

Sharper: “He’s raking Ace’s face in the barbed wire!”

Knots: “He’s holding it too!”

Sharper: “Just blocking the pain to destroy Ace Marshall!”

Giovanni pulls on the barbed wire, causing some of it to unfurl, and Giovanni straddles Ace for a better angle before Ace elbows him in the ribs and pushes off. The barbed wire snaps back as Giovanni is sandwiched into the ring with Ace on top of him and Ace rolls over as Giovanni is down, his hand bloodied, as is his forehead. Ace’s face is a complete crimson mask.

Sharper: “Ace is a mess. Giovanni is a mess.”

Knots: “They’re destroying each other here in Japan!”

His blood drips on the mat, as he ends up on his stomach. Cassidy is on her phone, pacing, yelling at someone, before we see Memphis Cade running out from the back, putting his phone away. Cassidy hangs up as the crowd boos as Memphis Cade runs down to the ring. Sam looks on as Memphis runs around the ring.

Sharper: “Memphis Cade now out here.”

Knots: “Cassidy called him on his phone. You wonder if Alistaire was called first. Then again, he probably doesn’t have any girls’ numbers on his phone.”

Memphis heads over to Cassidy. Cassidy walks over to him and points to the ring.

Cassidy: “Get in there.”

Memphis: “Wait…how? There’s barbed wire?!”

Cassidy: “The door, idiot!”

Memphis: “Oh…”

Memphis turns and heads over towards the door and we then see Jason Helms running out from the back, leading to cheers from the crowd. Memphis backs away and looks around. Jason Helms heads to the ring and heads to the door.

Sharper: “Here comes Jason Helms to even it up.”

Knots: “Looks like the door is out as an option!”

The crowd roars as Giovanni Aries and Ace stir in the ring. Ace gets up and staggers forward as Cassidy then snaps at Memphis again.

Memphis: “Okay…door’s out. Looks like Ace is screwed.”

Cassidy: “Up and over.”

Memphis: “What?”

Cassidy: “Go or I’ll tell the Truelove Twins that you have herpes!”

Memphis looks around before turning and going to the cage and starting to climb up it. The crowd roars as Ace nails Giovanni in the back and then again before Jason heads around. Cassidy then grabs the ring hammer and holds it up as Jason backs a bit. Memphis climbs up the cage and then reaches up to the barbed wire and touches it before pulling back. He looks down before Ace grabs Giovanni and hooks him up before Giovanni spins out and nails Ace with a hard right hand. Ace spins off and Giovanni turns and runs at the side with Cade and jumps up, dropkicking him and Cade flies off the cage and through the Spanish announce table. The crowd roars.

Knots: “Holy crap!”

Sharper: “Cade flying off the cage and through the announce table! My God!”

Jason smirks and chuckles as Cassidy looks over and swears as she looks around. Giovanni turns around and Ace then suddenly kicks him in the ribs and hooks him up going for the Aces Wild, but Giovanni spins around and grabs him by the legs and pulls them out from under Ace and throws him back with a vicious wheelbarrow suplex. He rolls over as Ace rolls over, holding the back of his head. He starts to get up and Giovanni staggers to the corner and climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars as he looks around and Giovanni lets out a shriek as Ace starts to turn only for Giovanni to land on the back of his head and neck with the Down the Rabbit Hole. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries, off the top, and right down onto the head of Ace Marshall!”

Knots: “That’s got to be it!”

Giovanni drops down and rolls him over and hooks his leg.

The crowd roars. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Giovanni Aries!”

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries with the dagger through the heart, sending Ace down the rabbit hole here in Saitama!”

Knots: “Both a bloody mess. Look at the canvas! Look at the bodies. Memphis is still down next to us.”

We see Cassidy looking around as Jason Helms walks around the ring. The referee on the floor unlocks the door as Giovanni Aries gets up and looks around. He then smiles, almost calming down entirely. We see officials running down from the back, some to check on Ace, while others are going to check Memphis.

Sharper: “A chapter for both ending tonight. Giovanni Aries standing tall!”

Giovanni Aries continues to stand in the ring, admiring his handiwork as we then fade out of the screen in the SCW Studios. We open up to see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Talk about ending this an exclamation point. A bloody fight and one that even may have taken out Memphis Cade.”

Winters: “Don’t mess with a pissed off Wonderland warrior!”

Spirit: “We’ll have more to discuss from Saitama. And plenty more to come including the SCW World Championship on the line when Bree Mason challenges Kennedy Street!”

The camera pans out as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Voice: “Still to come on Breakdown…”

We see a shot of Bree Mason and then a shot of Kennedy Street holding the SCW World Championship.

Voice: “Bree Mason has been chosen by the fans to challenge Kennedy Street for the World Title. What will happen in that defense? And…”

We then see a shot of Andrew Raynes holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship.

Voice: “Who will challenge the SCW Adrenaline Champion? Will it be Owen Cruze, Konrad Raab or Dylan Howell?”

We then see a shot of Regan Street standing on the stage looking down at the ring.

Voice: “Along with a battle royal to determine the final entrant in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal, Regan Street returns. All that and much more, only on Breakdown!”

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

COMMERCIALS

The cameras pan down as we hear “Immortals” in the background and we see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk in Toronto.

Spirit: “Welcome back to Toronto. We will be taking you back to Japan for more WTF Wednesday shortly, but you see the results…”

We then cut to show a shot of the ring in Saitama, where we see blood staining the mat as we see the ring crew taking the canvas off to replace it.”

Winters: “The results of the war between Giovanni Aries and Ace Marshall. Both a bloody mess.”

Spirit: “Memphis Cade also knocked off the cage. He’s getting medical attention. But Giovanni Aries standing tall; had Ace pummelled into a crimson mask.”

Winters: “Maybe he’ll learn to be careful who he pisses off.”

Spirit: “And that’s just one result tonight so far. We also saw Katelyn Buehler forced to submit by Marie Jones. Jones now has the advantage.”

We cut back to the desk.

Winters: “And that’s going to be a heartbreaker. It’s now a must-win for Katelyn if she wants to win the series. Two more matches and she’s got to win and thus far, we’ve seen them go back and forth.”

Spirit: “But if anyone is up to the challenge, it is Katelyn Buehler. But we’ve seen some great competition between them.”

Winters: “What about the fact we’re seeing champions step up tonight?”

Spirit: “Two title matches so far. The TV Title and Tag Titles both defended and successfully.”

Winters: “A lot of people have noticed the growing parity on the roster. A lot of people getting opportunities and making the best of them, but tonight, SCW’s champions have shown up. Andrew Raynes and Kennedy Street though still have to get through the challenge.”

Spirit: “Related, Ikiro Yoshida coming home and defending. Got to be a huge moment for him. But he’ll be concerned about what we’re going to see momentarily. Regan Street, I’m told is about to arrive at the Saitama Super Arena. Her husband asking her to wait until arriving, likely realizing a number of individuals won’t be pleased with her.”

Winters: “And she’s the US Championship. We’ve not heard nothing about her being stripped of the title and the way interim titles are supposed to go is when the titles can be merged, they must do so at the earliest moment they can.”

Spirit: “This is why Ikiro Yoshida, the interim US Champion, may be watching in moments. But first, I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Davis earlier this week. He came here to Toronto and I had an opportunity to talk to him about his motivations for returning.”

Winters: “Heard it got a bit tense.”

Spirit: “Apparently he didn’t care for some of the company I keep. Well, let’s take a look.”

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

We open up to see a shot of Spirit Dansby in a lounge chair with a table next to her and Justin Davis seated across from her. The camera pans in before cutting to Spirit Dansby.

Spirit: “Spirit Dansby here and I am with Justin Davis-“

We cut to see Justin Davis in his seat, not smiling, just focused.

Spirit: “And Justin, first off, thank you for joining me here for this special interview.”

Davis: “Thank you for having me.”

Spirit: “Allow me to jump right into things. You have been quite open about your motivations since returning and been quite active on social media. In fact, when you posted a list of SCW names, there are some interesting names listed.”

Davis: “And I have my reasons for each one on there.”

Spirit: “Well you started your return by coming back and facing Katie Steward and being successful. Next week, you will face AJ Helms in singles action, another name. Why these people? Why these names? They are a who’s who. Syren, Ravyn, Ace Marshall, Jake Starr. But also some individuals who aren’t even active. CHBK and Rachel Foxx.”

Davis: “I have my reasons. In some cases, I still owe them one more match. In others…a first match. In many cases, it’s probably a bit of arrogance. I think I’m better than them. People who got the opportunities I never got, I just want to see what would happen if I get a shot at them. Take someone like Tommy Valentine…I remember that Taking Hold of the Flame match, the night he became World Champion…if I had won. Who knows how it would’ve gone. Simply put, I want to end my career strong. And I promise you that I will face each and every person on that list. In fact, that’s the first half of why I returned and Mr. D, when he resigned me, assured me it was going to happen.”

Spirit: “And I assume the second half is Josh Hudson.”

Davis: “Exactly.”

Spirit: “You have him not just listed last, but in capital letters.”

Davis: “Because when I face him, it will be my last match. Win or lose, it will be my last match.”

Spirit: “I thought you had a good relationship with Josh.”

Davis chuckles.

Davis: “Do you honestly think that or is that just what you’re hoping…I know who your friends are. You’re probably heard some things. And you’re probably hoping to make me look a fool.”

Spirit: “I may be very good friends with Sienna Swann, but I also will do my job and in this case, it is to give you a forum and find out why you hate Josh Hudson.”

Davis: “You are right…at one point, we were best friends. You may want to watch who you affiliate with.”

Spirit: “I don’t think I need to worry about my friendship with Sienna.”

Davis: “That’s what I thought too with Josh. And instead, over time, Josh Hudson proved his true colours. Just like I’m sure he’s doing now. He manipulate me…he manipulated…he took my girlfriend, Amber. Amber left me because of him and I felt gutted that my best friend would do something like that. I left wrestling to be with her and that not only wasn’t good enough, but my life crumbled down around me thanks to that jackass. I nearly ended my life because of it.”

Spirit: “Justin…I-“

Davis: “And so I’ve been remembering exactly how that low felt. Exactly how I felt at my most defeated …all thanks to that son of a bitch. And then I remembered that Josh has seemingly always had my number. I’ve never even been able to beat him. Wonderful story right? Beats me in the ring. Beat me in life. Well, I can’t think of anything better than to end my career by kicking his sorry ass and proving that I am better than him and giving him a receipt for everything he has done to me.”

Spirit: “So you’re going to go through your list and then you’ll face Josh Hudson one last time.”

Davis: “Exactly. And win or lose, I’ll accept whatever happens. But one thing is for sure…Josh Hudson isn’t going to enjoy that night when we face off, but I am going to make sure I enjoy every minute of it, and if he wants to keep coming for me at every show…he wants to take a shot at me, I’ll knock him on his ass and I’ll give him a taste of exactly what is coming to him.”

Spirit: “Well-“

Davis then leans forward.

Davis: “How about you personally give him that message? It gives you a reason to hang out with your bestie.”

Davis leans back. Spirit just nods.

Spirit: “Thank you for your time…and good luck in your match next week.”

Davis: “Thank you Spirit. And I hope I’m wrong about Sienna.”

Davis then pulls off the microphone and gets up. He then walks off as Spirit watches him leave. Davis just takes a deep breath as he walks toward the camera and off screen. The Breakdown comes across the screen.

We reopen in Toronto to the desk to see Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters.

Winters: “You just make friends everywhere? You really sure you want to be here.”

Spirit: “I’m fine and Justin Davis just wasn’t sure about some of Josh’s allies. I understand it. He just doesn’t understand that perhaps there were reasons for Josh’s actions.”

Winters: “You going to find out?”

Spirit: “I may aim to do that next week.”

Winters: “This is going to get interesting then.”

We then see a shot of on the screen behind Spirit and Shawn to show Regan Street and Mikaela Street arriving in the building with Josh Hudson as well.

Spirit: “This is going to get interesting too.”

We see a crew member getting their attention and Regan smirks before starting to follow the crewmember. We see a shot of Owen Cruze, standing with Konrad Raab, and then a shot of Aaron Blackbourne, all watching as Regan just walks past and head where she is to go.

Winters: “The Hellcat has arrived.”

Spirit: “First time we’ve seen her since she piledrove our boss. She will go to meet her husband, our commissioner, when we return!”

The camera keeps following Regan Street, Mikaela Street and Josh Hudson as we fade to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown to see Regan Street smiling as she walks down one hallway, Mikaela behind her. Josh Hudson is a few strides behind.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Saitama, Japan for Breakdown and Regan Street has arrived and is going to meet with our commissioner, also her husband, David Helms.”

Regan walks over to the Commissioner’s office as the camera angle changes as Regan walks over and David steps forward only for Regan to step in and give him a kiss. She then pulls back.

Regan: “Weird getting to come to see you at work.”

David: “Regan…please…I need to at least be professional with this.”

Regan: “Well then…We can play for the cameras.”

Regan walks back and sits down in the chair across from David’s chair and puts her feet on the desk. Mikaela sits down with her.

David: “Really?”

Regan: “Or what? Come on. We can run this show now. You’re in charge. I’m now back. I don’t need to deal with Mr. D[bleep] screwing me around. This seems like a great opportunity.”

Regan pauses for a moment.

Regan: “How do you feel about Andrew Raynes? I think the kid has something. Especially in light of the fact that he saw Amy Chastaine’s BS and smelled it miles before.”

David: “Regan…”

Regan: “Oh yeah. Sorry. You need to play boss.”

Regan leans back as Josh just smirks, standing in the corner as Mikaela sits down next to Regan. David sits down across from Regan.

David: “Regan, we talked about this at home.”

Regan: “And I thought about it and realized that I don’t really care what SCW wants. The fact is that D’s the one who screwed this all up. He’s the one who deserved to be dropped on his head. I made it clear I was not going to face AJ.”

David: “I get that and I’m not going to even go down that route. I have enough problems with the kid since I took this job and you know.”

David sighs as he looks at the cameras.

David: “I really wish we didn’t have to be filmed every time we met.”

Regan: “Well that’s the joy of this arrangement. To keep me in line. Don’t worry. You’re not going to get any of the fun videos. I’ll leave that for Ravyn and the old bastard. If he can even get it up.”

David: “Regan…you know exactly what we’re into here. They want me here to make sure you don’t do something stupid again.”

Regan: “I didn’t do anything stupid before. I just delivered karma. So Dave…can we cut the [bleep]? I’m still US champ. And well, I feel like reminding everyone that no one can touch it and even with Kennedy holding the World Title…for well…”

Regan looks at the clock on the wall.

Regan: “Maybe an hour longer. I’m on team Bree right now. Especially since Kennedy showed she’s dumb as hell running around with that whore Amy, I’m still the real top star here and you know what. On that note, where the hell is your brother? I think the stupid bastard needs to get deloused and I’ll even help in knocking his ass out to make sure he’s got a brain.”

David: “Regan-“

Regan: “Wait? Did you even know?”

David: “No…”

Regan: “Good. Because I was hoping to work up to beating peoples’ asses. Oh…and you made sure I have a spot in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

David just looks at Regan.

Regan: “I love you, Dave…”

David: “You realize I’m in a [bleep]ty spot here too. But I’m here to make sure you still have a career. To help AJ, to help Jenni. To do what is best for you. Trust me. Ican’t even imagine you stuck at home.”

Regan: “Neither could I. Cookie baking is not fun enough for me. Making heads roll is. So I’m in Taking Hold of the Flame. And I want my match-“

David: “There’s a hangup there. Jason earned the shot at the US title and the SCW board has confirmed, the shot was for the interim title. So until that’s settled-“

Regan: “Perfect. Week after, I want it. And I think I may be cheering for Jason. Then I can just knock him around because clearly his judgment…does he have one? Running around with Giovanni Aries…now banging Amy. Seriously? Did you give him brain damage as a kid?”

David goes to respond.

Regan: “Or what accident did-“

David: “Regan!”

Regan sighs.

Regan: “Fine…I’ll make it worth your while.”

Regan winks.

David: “Regan. Stop…You have half of this roster wanting to take you out for what you did. I’m here to make sure you don’t cause more problems. They’re filming this because the board wants to make sure you’re actually capable of being a part of this roster and worthwhile. It’s why I took this spot. I don’t want you to throw it all away. We’ve been through this at home.”

Regan puts her feet down. She then leans forward.

Regan: “And at home, I was on board. But now I’m here and after what happened last week, you know what…I think I feel like getting back to where I had left off so-“

???: “Is that it, huh Regan? Well, how about I give you a message!”

We then cut to the hallway where we see Selena Frost trying to get in. Officials are trying to stop her and Mikaela even gets up. Regan smirks.

Regan: “Oh good, the Snow Bitch. Did I not kick your ass enough before? Or did you want something different after Sienna? I mean you’re even using us to hide your gold-lust for the World Title.”

Regan gets up and turns.

David: “Regan! Selena!”

Selena: “You want a fight. I think someone needs to tell you that maybe you’re no longer welcome here and it’s best if you’re fired! Piledriving the boss-“

Regan: “I’d do it again.”

David: “Regan.”

Regan steps forward.

Regan: “You want me to just knock me on your ass now?”

Selena: “My ankles fine this time. And you have Josh and Miks there. Maybe you can get the advantage this time too!”

Regan steps forward and Mikaela stops her.

Selena: “Or are you just a coward? Come on Regan!”

Selena steps back.

Selena: “I’ll even go to the ring. David…make it an actual match!”

Regan: “David-“

David: “Regan…I’m not going to sanction this.”

Selena walks off. Regan is held back by Mikaela and Regan turns to David.

Regan: “You’re going to and when I bloody her tonight, you’re going to accept it-“

David: “I’m not! You need to show you’re not going to go off on a hair trigger. So you decide because if you walk out there, there’s a good chance that you’ll not be in SCW by Taking Hold of the Flame and I’ll be out of here too. So Regan…please….listen to me.”

Regan: “I don’t need you to sanction anything. She wants her career to end, then that’s that. SCW is saved from her BS….because I aint giving her a match. I’ve already kicked her ass enough. This is putting her out of her misery!”

David: “Regan…please…”

Regan turns and starts to walk out. Mikaela stops her.

Mikaela: “David right…its your first night!”

Regan turns as we start to hear “What I Believe” by Skillet start to play. The crowd roars as Selena Frost walks out from the back. We see her storming to the ring. We cut back to the backstage area. Regan looks around before turning to David.

David: “I’m serious…”

Regan: “Josh?”

Josh smirks.

Josh: “You know my idea.”

Regan: “Your idea is why we’re here.”

Josh: “And you’ve not been stripped of the US title.”

David: “Josh…not helping.”

Josh: “I don’t really care about you Dave. I care about Regan getting the respect she deserves.”

Regan pauses for a moment as we cut to the ring to see Selena Frost in the ring. She paces before looking at the backstage area.

Selena: “Come on Regan!”

Selena paces in the ring.

Sharper: “Selena Frost calling out Regan Street. For a fight.”

Knots: “Regan’s actually thinking about staying back there!”

Selena keeps pacing as she starts to get the crowd riled up, as some of the crowd cheers. We cut back to the backstage area before Regan turns to David and steps up to him.

Regan: “David…I’m going to make you a deal. You’re lucky I love you. This week, I’ll spare her. But you deal with her. I’m done with that self-righteous bitch. So get me my US title unification match. And take care of her. Because if not…I’ll bury her in her God damned bus.”

Regan turns to Josh who shakes his head and Mikaela. Mikaela smiles a bit and the three walk off as David just nods to the officials, a few following to be safe. We cut back to the ring as we see Selena Frost leaning back in the ring and looking on, shaking her head.

Sharper: “Looks like Regan actually listening to reason.”

Knots: “But for now…she just put it on David. Selena standing up for Mr. D…don’t know how smart that is!”

Sharper: “Stood up for Kennedy and Amy last week?”

Knots: “She can get something right from time to time.”

Selena Frost’s music plays and she then drops down. She goes to ringside and starts to mingle with the fans instead, high-fiving some of them. The camera focuses on her for a few moments.

“Immortals” then plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Andrew Raynes and the SCW Adrenaline Championship before showing shots of Owen Cruze, Konrad Raab and Dylan Howell.

Sharper: “Next, the SCW Adrenaline Championship will be on the line. Who did you, the fans, choose to face him? Dylan Howell, Owen Cruze or Konrad Raab? We’ll find out next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene then fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown to see “DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK” on the bottom corner. We see Regan Street walking out of the building with Mikaela Street and Josh Hudson.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Regan Street and company already leaving. Interestingly enough, leaving Sienna Swann here, who is still scheduled to compete.”

Knots: “Yeah. I guess if she’s going to give David the time to deal with Selena, she’s going to leave to make sure she’s not tempted to hurt her marriage too!”

Sharper: “That’s one way to look at it. First week back and it’s not how I thought it would go. David may have been the best option it seems.”

We see them walk out of the building as we cut to the ring.

SCW Adrenaline Championship

The arena goes dark and strobe lights pulse through the arena as "Through Struggle" hits the speakers. The crowd erupts into raucous boos as the lights dim around the entrance ramp, smoke begins to rise. After the intro kicks in, the lights start flashing as the smoke gets thicker, after a few moments we see Andrew Raynes appear through the smoke, the Adrenaline Championship draped over his shoulder, his head shifted towards the ring, focused, a cold stare. Adams walks out with him. Raynes stands there for a few seconds still looking downwards, devoid of the fans, as he is introduced.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Adrenaline Championship. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Adams, from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, he is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Andrew Raynes!”

As his introduction is finished, he grabs the Adrenaline Championship off his shoulder and raises it above his head with one hand and starts taunting the fans, showing people how proud he is to hold the title. He then starts walking down towards the ring with the title belt dragging down from his hand as Adams follows. He walks up the stairs into the ring and walks into the middle of the ring, raising the belt high once again, and continues to taunt the fans as they continue to rain down boos on him. Adams settles in his corner.

Sharper: “We’ve already see Andrew Raynes tonight getting involved and attacking Derek Adonis as a message to Dylan Howell. Raynes wants Howell to win the vote tonight.”

Knots: “But did he?”

Phillips: “And now, his opponent…”

We then see a shot of Dylan Howell pacing backstage, next to a shot of Owen Cruze waiting in his locker room with Konrad Raab. A drumroll plays. A few moments pass.

Name	Percentage of votes
Konrad Raab	44%
Dylan Howell	28%
Owen Cruze	28%

The crowd roars. We see Konrad Raab and Owen Cruze nod to one another as Owen pats him on the back. Konrad heads off. Dylan just seethes as we cut to the ring. Raynes scoffs as he looks around.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab will get the shot and it looks like the Japanese fans and European fans played a big role. Raab having huge followings in both. Raab’s getting his wish.”

Knots: “Yeah, but what’s that going to mean for Raynes? How does that shift his strategy? Or does it?”

Raynes walks around a bit as Adams and him share a few words. “Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his blue and white mask. He looks around the arena as the crowd cheers.

Phillips: “His opponent and the challenger, on his way to the ring, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iceman, Konrad Raab!”

He then high fives the fans as he goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and does a holdup on the near turnbuckle. He drops down and steps forward before Raynes just sets up and smacks him. The SCW Adrenaline Championship logo comes across the screen. The bell sounds. Raynes kicks him in the ribs and then nails him with a hard right. He turns and whips him across the ring. Raynes turns and runs after him and Raab gets a back elbow up. He then runs out and hits a jumping shoulder block, taking Raynes off his feet.

Sharper: “Raynes going right for Raab, but Raab’s ready for the fight.”

Knots: “Leaving his feet early to get him down.”

Raynes gets up and turns and Raab nails him with a hard left and then a right before hitting a European uppercut. Raynes hits the mat and gets up. He turns and Raab grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Raynes bounces off and Raab hits a powerslam. He then goes for the pin.

Raynes kicks out. He rolls over and moves to the corner. Raab follows after him and Raynes kicks him in the ribs and spins him into the corner. He then nails him with a hard right and then a chop. He grabs Raab and whips him across the ring. Raab hits the corner and Raynes runs after him and jumps up, hitting a dropkick, knocking him back into the corner.

Sharper: “Raynes follows up with the hard dropkick. Raab driven back into the turnbuckles.”

Knots: “Yeah and just making him have to breathe heavy. Raab isn’t the youngest guy out there. In fact, he’s the oldest!”

Raynes grabs him and pulls him out. He then snapmares him over and backs up and kicks him in the back. Raab falls back and Raynes jumps up and hits a knee drop. He goes for the pin.

Raab pushes him off. He rolls over and Raynes grabs him. He pulls him up. He then nails ihm with a forearm shot and then another. He whips him into the ropes. Raab bounces off. Rayne turns and goes to grab him, but Raab spins around and grabs Raynes and hits a snap German suplex. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Hard German. Raynes folded up and rolling over. He could be hurt!”

Knots: “Get him out of there. Time out!”

Sharper: “No such thing!”

Raynes slowly stirs as Raab gets up and Adams climbs up onto the apron. Raab moves towards him and lunges, but Adams calmly steps off as Raab watches him. He backs up and the referee tells him to stay down. Raab turns and grabs Raynes and pulls him up and just then, Raynes nails him in the ribs with an elbow before jumping up and hitting the Syndicate. Raab rolls over. Raynes goes for the pin.

Raab gets his shoulder up. Raynes looks up. Just then, we hear a roar from the crowd as we see Nostalgia walking out from the back. Raynes just looks at him and smirks before turning to Raab. He nails Raab with a hard right and then another. Adams just cracks his knuckles. Nostalgia continues on his way to the ring.

Sharper: “Nostalgia, who Raynes and Adams assaulted last week, he’s here!”

Knots: “He’s looking for another ass-kicking!”

Sharper: “He’s said he’d be here to make sure it’s even!”

Nostalgia continues on his way as Raynes runs into the ropes, bounces off and goes for a clothesline, but Raab ducks and spins around and hits a back suplex. He then turns and walks over to the corner. He then looks back before climbing up to the top rope. Raynes starts to get up as Adams watches as Nostalgia starts to walk around the ring. Raab then dives off and hits a moonsault onto Raynes, twisting in the air a bit before hitting the mat. The crowd roars. Adams turns to the ring briefly as Raab goes for the pin.

Raynes gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Moonsault by Raab, but not enough!”

Raab rolls over. He starts to get up as Adams walks around the steel steps and Nostalgia gets his arm up and blocks a hard right. He nails Adams with a hard right. Adams nails him with one and Nostalgia nails him with one. Adams then thumbs Nostalgia’s eye as Raab grabs Raynes and hits a vertical suplex. He then turns and starts to climb up to the top rope. Adams smirks and turns and jumps up to the apron and goes to stop Raab, but Raab turns and boots at him. Adams staggers back and Nostalgia pulls him off the apron and Adams falls into the barricade. We see officials running down from the back and trying to get around Nostalgia and Adams. A few step between them. Raab turns and dives off to Raynes and Raynes ducks a diving clothesline. Raab rolls through. He gets up and Raynes nails him with a superkick. The crowd ohs. Raab hits the mat and stirs. He starts to get up and Raynes then turns and jumps up behind Raab and takes him down with the Xclamation Point. The crowd ohs and some boo before Raynes goes for the pin. Nostalgia and Adams are still being held back from each other by officials, security, including Dean Black, Dillusion and James Evans.

The bell sounds. The official in the ring calls for the bell.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and still SCW Adrenaline Champion, Andrew Raynes!”

The crowd boos a bit.

Sharper: “With Adams and Nostalgia trying to get to each other on the floor…Nostalgia managed to keep Adams away. For Raab, Andrew was just too quick and he retains.”

Knots: “Andrew Raynes still the longest reigning current champion in SCW today!”

Andrew Raynes is handed is belt and turns and holds it over his head. He then rolls to the floor, joining Adams as Nostalgia just keeps jawing at him, which Adams responds in kind. The fans look on as we then cut away.

We open backstage to see Christy Matthews walking over toward the office of David Helms. She knocks on the door.

David: “Come in!”

Christy opens the door and takes a step inside.

David: “Christy…”

Christy: “David…now we’re past that.”

David: “What do you want?”

Christy: “More that I figured I’d come here asking for something and warning you about another.”

David just looks at her.

Christy: “You sure you want to play games with Ravyn? Even I’m not sure, but I did it because frankly, she needs to learn the boundaries.”

David: “Fortunately, I have some tricks up my sleeve.”

Christy: “I hope so.”

David: “What did you need?”

Christy: “That should be pretty straightforward.”

David: “A match against Ravyn?”

Christy: “Exactly. Maybe that can be your ace up your sleeve. You can do what you need, but I’ll step in and clean things up if need be.”

David: “I don’t need that…but given how you and her are at each other’s throats…definitely a concept I can get behind. Let me look at when I can make it work and it’ll happen.”

Christy: “Excellent. And David…”

David: “What?”

Christy: “With Regan…you’re doing the right thing. Sometimes I wish that I had someone like that looking out for me.”

Christy turns and walks off as David watches her leave.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown and open up to see Jessica Winters standing by with Donovan Kayl backstage.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here with Donovan Kayl and tonight, Donovan, there’s a good chance you’re going to find out who you’ll be challenging at Taking Hold of the Flame. You used your Trios Tournament shot. This forces people like Sienna Swann or Syren…or the loser of tonight’s match, to have to use the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal to get the shot they want.”

Kayl: “And that was part of what was considered. Tonight, Kennedy, I’m cheering for her and I know she can get it done. I hope I’m facing her. There’s a lot of history there and I can’t think of a better way for both of us to kick off Rise to Greatness season. But I also know Bree is going to give it her best shot and she’s wanted this for months. I’ve faced people that hungry before. For all of that, I realize I may be facing Bree. That’s not a slight at Kennedy in the slightest.”

Kayl pauses for a moment.

Kayl: “I wish both luck. I’ll be waiting at the end and at Taking Hold of the Flame, I’m going to try and take that World Title.”

Jessica: “Thank you Donovan. Enjoy the match.”

Kayl: “I’ll try.”

We cut back to the ring.

“Mercy On Me” plays as we see Katie Steward walking out from the back in her ring robe. TJ Johnson leads her to the ring and Katie stops and looks out at the crowd.

Sharper: “You see Katie Steward on her way to the ring. We’re getting ready for this ten person battle royal. The winner will receive the final entrance of the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal.”

Knots: “Yeah and some people with a lot of potential, or a lot of experience in this. Katie on her way now. We have Sienna Swann and Syren in there.”

Sharper: “But then Red Empire, Bill Barnhart…and while we see our competitors making their way to the ring, let’s take a look at the stunning events that closed out last week. We’ve seen a number of people comment on it, but it’s part of the background going into tonight’s World Championship match, that you, the fans voted on.”

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

The scene opens up as we see Bree Mason smiling and rubbing her hands, seemingly a behind the scenes shot. She then turns as we cut to what we saw opening Breakdown last week.

Bree: “Welcome to Breakdown, hailing live from the City of Angels. You’ll see a few tonight. But you’ll also see a few people finally have to come to terms that they are nothing like they seem to be. And in this envelope…”

Bree holds an envelope up and looks at it.

Bree: “And tonight, sit back, and enjoy, because tonight, I will show just how unclassy Amy is…and how her own judgmental nature just hides her own hypocrisy!”

We then cut to show a shot of Amy Chastaine talking to Jason Helms. This is followed by showing shots of David Helms, talking to Amy Chastaine and Jason Helms, before showing a backstage shot of Kennedy Street and Amy Chastaine too, and even Selena Frost and Amy Chastaine.

Knots: “I don’t know any of this with whatever Bree has with Amy. I thought they were done with that. I thought Blake had moved on and Bree was focusing on the World Title and now this!”

We then see a shot of Bree Mason excited backstage, almost relishing the opportunity, another behind the scenes shot, before we see Bree Mason walk out of her locker room, smiling.

Bree: “It’s time!”

Bree holds up the envelope as she starts to walk down the hallway.

Sharper: “Looks like we’re going to find out what Bree has.”

Knots: “I don’t like any of this-“

“Relentless” by New Year’s Day is heard. We see Amy Chastaine coming out. We then see her stopped by Jason Helms, and then showing Wyatt Lancaster coming down to join the.

Sharper: “We saw Jason and Amy together earlier…what is going on?”

Knots: “Now out here almost stopping her.”

We then see Amy Chastaine in the ring with Wyatt and Jason in there with her.

Amy: “Why am I not surprised that she and Blake couldn’t just leave things be? The woman who needs to be the center of the universe needs to make sure no one can have nice things. Well, I’m not going to let her come out here and act like she has some horrible shame to hang over my head.”

We hear the opening horns of “I’m Worth It” by Fifth Harmony before we see Bree walk out from the back.

Bree: “This is my scoop! My moment!”

Amy: “We don’t need you to come in this ring and frankly, you’re not welcome. Gotta love the timing, right before you may get a title shot. I bet you’re even hoping this gets into the head of Kennedy just in case. Well I’m giving you no satisfaction.”

Bree: “Fine! Admit it! Admit it!”

We then see a shot of Bree smiling, before showing Jason Helms looking at Amy, Wyatt looking at her too and finally Amy defiantly looking at Bree.

Amy: “See, I bet she has photos of me with Jason, doing a lot more than just sharing a coffee and spending some time together in one of our hotel rooms. Because for the seven months or so, Jason and I have been in a romantic relationship.”

Bree steps forward as the crowd roars.

Knots: “What?”

Bree: “Right in front of my brother…look into his eyes of tell him!”

Amy: “Bree…stop yelling about things you know nothing about. Wyatt has known every step of the way.”

We then see shots of Wyatt Lancaster and Amy Chastaine backstage, hugging and supporting each other. We see Wyatt getting up in Blake Mason’s face prior to Retribution. We then cut to Trios Tournament 2018 to see Jason Helms rolling his eyes behind Bree Mason, before showing him flipping her off as Bree looks on annoyed. We see Syren on the floor as Jason Helms remains in the ring.

Bree: “Get me her!”

Bree’s voice echos as Jason Helms then raises his arm with the sound of the bell as Helms then walks to the back. We then cut to see Bree Mason stunned on the entrance way while Amy Chastaine stands with Wyatt and Jason.

Amy: “See, Bree…we’ve been in an open marriage for that year. He’s been in the loop with it all. He’s been having his own fun too. All of this is above board. All of his is perfectly fine. We’re all consenting adults. But Bree, you want to make it seem like I’m cheating on him. That I’m throwing away one of the best things to happen to me in my life. No, Bree…because right now, I’m standing in this ring with two men in my life who have been two of the best friends I’ve had. I may as well just add this for clarity. At one point, I’d have had you standing in here, but lord knows you’re never going to be that again with the way you act.”

Bree: “But you’re sleeping with him when you’re married! You’re married!”

Amy: “Yes I am, Bree, you prude. I am happily married!”

We then see Bree sliding into the ring before Bree kicks Jason in the ribs and Amy nails Bree with a hard right. Bree rolls to the floor. Amy gets ready to fight.

Sharper: “Look at Amy. Ready to fight her still!”

Bree is shown upset as we cut away.

We open up to see Owen Cruze starting to head to the ring.

Sharper: “You see the reveal by Amy Chastaine, cutting Bree off. Regan Street already has shared her two cents. Amy and Kennedy have talked about it and Bree Mason too. Some have said timing was to get Kennedy off kilter.”

Knots: “She’s going to be ready. I guarantee that.”

Sharper: “We’ll find out. Bree Mason and Amy Chastaine, however, sisters-in-law or not, they’re not going to be on kind speaking terms and plenty more to come here tonight. We’ll return with our ten person battle royal to determine who will enter the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal last!”

The scene then fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We return to the ring as “Groupie” is playing throughout the arena. We see CHBK at ringside as Syren steps through the ropes. She walks across the ring, before climbing to stand on the middle turnbuckle and raises her hands in to the air. She looks around before taking her ring jacket off and dropping down. We then see Bill Barnhart, Ruby Amarant, Scarlet Grey, Katie Steward, Owen Cruze, Dylan Howell and Syren in the ring.

Sharper: “Seven of the ten have made it in thus far here in Japan.”

Knots: “Again, you look at the talent in this. No one here is a slouch. All someone who was in position to walk out with a title shot tonight. Votes put them here.”

Sharper: “Former World Champions, hungry young stars, and some veterans, just look at someone like Bill Barnhart, who may be the biggest man in there.”

Knots: “And you’ve got some annoyed people too. Everyone in there was hoping to walk out a champion tonight. They didn’t even get the shot.”

A red carpet is rolled out with a few photographers positioned toward the entrance position, the woman by the name of Laura Steinbeck along with the Truelove Twins directs everyone to take their positions just as the arena goes dark. Suddenly one lone spotlight shines in entrance where smoke begins to come out and surround the stage. “Style" by Taylor Swift begins to play throughout the arena, the Tron plays the Video of her various photo-shoots, training, fighting, swimsuits, lingerie and walking through nightclubs with men gawking over her in skin tight dresses. Then Angel, Sienna Swann walks out with her head down as the crowd gives a mix reaction but admiring at the beauty. Sienna then extends her arms and reveals the large golden angel wings that are part of her entrance gear, she looks around at the crowd and smirks, posing as the camera flashes begin to pepper down on her from the “paparazzi” staged around her, Laura making sure that they take plenty of pics of The Beautiful Angel before making her way to the ring. The Truelove Twins to follow her to the ring as she disappears to the back with the photographers. Sienna walks down to the ring. She continues to the apron, climbing up the stairs and to the top rope, posing with her wings spread wide. Sienna smirks and hops into the ring, spreading her arms out and smiling before taking off her wings from help of the Twins. They place the wings on the floor before Sienna stands with London and Paris next to her. They look at everyone else in the ring.

Knots: “And this could be the difference maker. No one else really has any allies. Sienna and the Twins are a team!”

Sharper: “Great point. This is going to be interesting to see how this shakes out.”

Battle Royal

Sienna stands with the Truelove Twins as Syren stands in one corner. Katie stands in another corner. Barnhart is along the ropes as Dylan Howell is across the ring from him. Owen Cruze looks around from near the middle of the ring as Red Empire is in one corner. The bell sounds. Dylan turns and immediately runs at Barnhart and blasts him with a hard right hand as the crowd ohs. We then see Sienna and the Truelove Twins immediately go over to Red Empire. Ruby throws a forearm out as Scarlet catches Paris with a shot, but Sienna follows up with a knee to the ribs of Scarlet. Owen turns and grabs at Syren. Syren snaps at him, trying to stay back before Katie runs over and clubs him in the back and then again.

Sharper: “And look at the Twins and Sienna, going after the only other team in the battle royal.”

Knots: “They’re going to try and make sure Sienna is number forty! While Syren is trying to get the hell out of there, just to avoid taking any damage.”

Sharper: “Owen Cruze went right to one of the most decorated people in this company, and Katie of all people cut him off. And Dylan Howell and Bill Barnhart have some history too.”

Barnhart and Howell trade blows in the middle of the ring as Katie nails Owen with a forearm shot. She turns and Syren nails her with a hard forearm and then grabs her and runs her over into the corner, driving her face first into the top turnbuckle. Syren then runs over and kicks Owen in the ribs. Scarlet covers up as London kicks at her and Ruby rakes the eyes of Paris before grabbing at Sienna. She then nails Sienna with a forearm shot and then grabs her arm, but London turns and Paris kicks her in the ribs. London then kicks her too and the two grab her and throw her up over the top rope. Scarlet gets up and blasts Sienna with a forearm shot, causing her to stagger back, but when she turns around to London and Paris. They both lift her up and drop her ribs first on the top rope. Sienna then runs over and pushes her over the top rope.

Sharper: “Red Empire out quickly as the Truelove Twins and Sienna just smother them and get them out.”

Knots: “They fought. They tried to fight, but no one to help them, it was three on two!”

Sienna turns and holds her face as Dylan knees Barnhart and spins around him and goes for a back suplex. Barnhart blocks it and elbows him in the back of the head and then again before turning and nailing him with a hard forearm. Dylan falls back. Syren then kicks Katie in the ribs before pulling her out and scoop slamming her down. She turns around and Owen dropkicks her down before Owen gets up and Sienna just says to him sorry, before the Truelove Twins hit a double dropkick on him.

Sharper: “Owen caught now as Sienna sends the Trueloves on him!”

Knots: “Just slowly take over that ring and take everyone out!”

Barnhart starts to try and get Howell up before Dylan elbows out of it. Owen starts to get up and Sienna suddenly nails Syren, knocking her back down. She then turns and the Truelove Twins whip Owen into the ropes. Owen bounces off and both back drop him over. He turn sand Sienna turns and grabs Owen. She pulls her up and says something to him before starting to lift him up by the leg. London comes in and helps as Paris keeps guard. Just then, Dylan snap suplexes Barnhart down. He turns and Katie nails him with a hard forearm and then another. She runs into the ropes and bounces off and Dylan grabs her and hits a belly to belly suplex. She turns as Owen twists over and holds onto the turnbuckle. Dylan gets up and then sees Paris and lunges at the corner. Paris, not sure if Dylan is helping or hindering. She stops him and grabs him. Dylan then suddenly turns and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Dylan clotheslines her down. The crowd roars. He spins around and Barnhart then grabs him and runs him over to the ropes and throws him over. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And Howell eliminated after a flurry!”

Knots: “I don’t know what he was thinking with Owen there, but they were friendly, but come on, Sienna’s with your half sister!”

Sharper: “He may have been going to help. I don’t know, but it sparked something!”

Barnhart then turns and Syren gets up and runs at Paris and nails her with a forearm shots and another. Owen fights off, nailing London with a forearm and then shoving back Sienna. Owen grabs the top rope and hits a pump enziguri kick on the side. He then springboards to the top rope and dives forward, taking down, London and Sienna. Barnhart grabs Katie as TJ yells at Barnhart to get off of her. She then nails her with a forearm and then another. Katie backs up to the corner and sticks her head out and lets out a Goddess Scream. Barnhart turns away and then then grabs Katie and pulls her back in. He then scoops her up and slams her down. Syren kicks Paris in the ribs and again in the corner. Barnhart then grabs Katie before we see Josh Woodrum walking out from the back. The crowd roars as Woodrum motions that he’s going to break Barnhart in two and points to the ring. He continues on his way and Barnhart just smirks before looking at him. We then see Syren look over and Katie starts to get up. Syren moves away from Paris and she runs into the ropes and Katie looks at her before Syren jumps up and dropkicks Barnhart in the back. He falls forward to the ropes and Katie pushes him up by the legs and he goes up and over. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Barnhart gone! Josh Woodrum coming out and immediately Barnhart’s attention turning!”

Knots: “And more stunning…Katie Steward and Syren were working together!”

Sharper: “But Syren left Paris in the corner. They had the Truelove/Sienna bloc on the ropes!”

Knots: “It’s three on three right now…but on the floor. Woodrum’s coming to get some!”

Barnhart starts to get up and Woodrum runs over and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Barnhart staggers back and over to the barricade. He leans against it before Woodrum backs up a bit and runs at him and clotheslines him over. He then looks around. He steps over the barricade and follows in as Barnhart starts to get up and Woodrum keeps up, attacking him with hard rights. Barnhart fires back a bit as the crowd looks on. We cut back to the ring as Owen gets up and Katie, Syren and Owen look at each other before Syren runs over and kicks Paris in the ribs. London and Sienna get up and Owen and Katie nod before Owen runs in and Katie just backs up into the corner and folds her arms. Owen nails London with a shot and goes to grab Sienna to drag her to the ropes, but Sienna blocks it and knees him in the ribs before hitting a spin kick to the head. Owen falls over. Syren grabs Paris and whips her out of the corner and Syren then turns and goes to run after, but Katie runs out and nails Syren in the side. She goes over and Katie then turns and looks at Sienna and smiles. She extends her arms. TJ Johnson smiles. CHBK rolls his eyes.

Sharper: “What in the world?”

Knots: “Now this is a partnership of greatness! Katie Steward and Sienna Swann!”

Sharper: “And in the balance, Syren and Owen. Katie may just be looking to set herself up to get a bit closer to the end of this.”

Sienna then looks at Katie as Katie points to Syren. Syren stirs as Paris get out from the corner and London gets up and Sienna then nails Katie with a hard forearm. Paris and London run over and nail her too. They all just start to attack Katie as TJ yells at them to stop and runs around the ring. Katie covers up as she can as London and Paris hammer away on her and Sienna turns to Katie and stomps at her. The crowd looks on as Katie keeps covering up before the Truelove Twins just muscle her up and Katie tries to fight before she’s unceremoniously dumped to the floor. The crowd ohs. Syren covers up as Sienna stomps her again and London and Paris back up. TJ glares at the ring as Owen then jumps to the middle rope and dives back and hits a dropkick to Sienna, knocking her over. Owen starts to get up and London and Paris both grab him and hammer away on his back with clubbing blows.

Sharper: “Katie Steward dumped to the floor. The Twins and Swann want nothing to do with her.”

Knots: “And now they have the advantage. Three on two. They’re going to hand Sienna Swann the final spot!”

Owen drops to the mat as Sienna looks around and smirks before turning to CHBK. She gets in his face.

Sienna: “Think she’s still better than PPF. This is a strategy even you and Ravyn couldn’t out do!”

Sienna turns and just then, the lights go out. The Japanese crowd roars. A few moments pass before we hear the opening strums of “Fade to Black” start to play. A few moments pass before we see Xander Valentine emerge from the back. He doesn’t stop, just slowly makes his way to the ring. Sienna turns to the entrance way and London and Paris look up too. They glance back at Sienna.

Sharper: “My God! It’s SCW’s Executioner! It’s Xander Valentine!”

Knots: “What is he doing here?”

Sharper: “And I’m told he bullied the sound tech in the tunnel to play his full entrance! He wants their attention!”

Xander Valentine heads to the ring where one of the officials comes over and Xander just shoves him back, knocking him down. He then grabs at the ropes and pulls himself up onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. London and Paris pull Owen up and shove him at Xander who just grabs him in a double choke and then lifts him up and throws him up and over the top rope to the floor. He then turns and immediately boots London in the face before they can even react. He then turns and grabs Paris and Paris kicks him in the ribs and then again before Xander grabs her by the throat and turns and lifts her up and just throws her up and over the top rope. Syren rolls to the ropes and CHBK grabs her and pulls her back into the corner. Sienna sees this and snaps at him before CHBK snaps back and Xander grabs London and pulls her up before kneeing her in the ribs and turning and throwing her over the top rope. Xander then turns to Sienna. Sienna backs up as the crowd looks on. Sienna points to Syren before Xander then looks at her and walks over to her and pulls her up. Sienna just smiles as she starts to pose and CHBK hops onto the apron to stop Xander, but Xander turns and elbows him in the jaw, knocking him down, getting a roar from the crowd.

Sharper: “Xander going after Syren.”

Knots: “Keep him happy. Say whatever keeps him happy Sienna!”

Sharper: “She wants to be number forty and Xander even get a shot in on CHBK.”

Xander then hoists Syren up before turning and throwing her into Sienna. The crowd ohs. Sienna falls over and Xander turns and grabs at Syren. Syren holds onto the bottom rope as hard as she can and Xander relents to just kick her in the ribs. He turns and then boots Sienna in the face as Sienna starts to get up before turning and looking at Syren. Syren slowly pulls herself up and Xander grabs her and drags her up before pressing her over her head. The crowd looks on in awe before Xander throws Sienna into Syren. Syren goes up and over, but she hooks her arms on the top rope and holds on just long enough for Sienna to hit the mat before she falls back too. The crowd roars and the bell sounds. Xander just looks around the ring and takes a deep breath. He then looks at the main camera.

Xander: “Anyone try to stop me!”

The crowd roars as Xander looks around and the referee on the floor raises Syren’s hand.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and the final entrant in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal, Syren!”

The crowd boos a bit as Xander just scoffs.

Sharper: “Syren may have won-“

Knots: “Sienna had that. They had the plan! But Xander..”

Sharper: “Syren the beneficiary from luck here. Xander Valentine, standing in that ring, making it his domain and folks, he’s in the battle royal. He’s not number forty, but he’s going to destroy!”

Knots: “He just showed that.”

Xander Valentine remaining in the ring as London and Paris help Sienna up. Owen Cruze starts to get up and CHBK winces over and goes to Syren. We then see someone sliding into the ring from behind, wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, and a black hoodie. Xander sees this person on the screen and scoffs before turning around. The person then takes off the mask, revealing themselves to be Alexis Quinne. Xander laughs a bit. The Japanese crowd roars.

Sharper: “Quinne from the crowd! She said last week she wanted to confront Xander Valentine!”

Knots: “Well he’s here!”

Xander then goes for a forearm shot, but Quinne ducks and spins around. Xander turns and then grabs her by the throat and lifts her up, but Quinne suddenly spews green mist into the face of Xander. The Japanese crowd roars in awe as Xander falls back and to the ropes, rubbing his eyes. Quinne then turns and looks around before running at him and jumping up and nailing him with a running dropkick to the face. Xander turns and goes up and over the top rope to the floor. He lands on his feet and falls into the announce table before falling to a knee. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Quinne! Xander sent to the floor and Quinne telling Xander that she’s going to be right there!”

Knots: “The smallest person, pint-sized awesomeness, just sent Xander to the floor and Xander’s going to be pissed!”

Sharper: “He just dismantled everyone in that ring and Quinne, she did as she said. She confronted Xander and had a plan!”

Quinne stands in the ring and smiles with the green liquid covering her teeth. She looks around as the crowd applauds for her. Sienna just looks in the ring and then to Syren before turning and taking a cheap shot at her, throwing a kick to her side. Syren falls into CHBK. CHBK catches her as Sienna turns and storms to the back. Owen looks on as Quinne stands in the ring. Xander keeps rubbing his eyes and gritting his teeth, getting up in anger.

We then cut backstage where we see Josh Woodrum nailing Bill Barnhart with a shot before attacking someone else. We see the cameraman running over along with officials yelling as Barnhart pins Woodrum against the wall. We then see the second person to be The Gothfather who is hammering away at the head of Josh Woodrum!

Sharper: “Woodrum…getting assaulted by Bill Barnhart…and The Gothfather?!”

Knots: “They’re on the same page?!”

Sharper: “I know they have history, but Gothfather and Barnhart have been at each other’s throats as of late and now they’re working together against Woodrum! Officials breaking them up!”

Gothfather gets a few more shots in before Barnhart is pulled back by officials and security. We see James Evans pulling Gothfather off as Josh Woodrum throws a shot at Gothfather for good measure before officials get between them all.

We then cut to another part of the backstage area to see Hana Ito standing with Alistaire Allocco.

Hana: “Hana Ito here with Alistaire Allocco and Alistaire, you were asking for time all night. We’ve finally been able to find some. What did you want share with people? Is this an update on Ace Marshall?”

Alistaire: “Nevermind what happened to him from Giovanni Aries. Someone who clearly has to go to depth to win that just are inconceivable! No. I’m here to talk about the moral decay in this promotion, from new signees to big stars. It’s great to see Josh Woodrum get some of what he deserves…I heard of his reputation…I cannot believe any would go for such filth, but then Amy Chastaine…with Jason Helms. I’m not stunned by this from Jason, but Amy…”

Alistaire shakes his head.

Alistaire: “I hope Bree wins the title tonight. We would have a champion to be proud of. A shame what we’re seeing in SCW and you know what…maybe I need to make sure that people in this promotion understand the important of proper morality and good ethics and being that role model for all of the boys and girls watching us at home. For shame!”

Alistaire shakes his head and walks off as Hana Ito looks on confused.

“Immortals” starts to play as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Bree Mason vs. Kennedy Street come up on the screen.

Knots: “He really needs to get out more.”

Sharper: “In any case, we are here now…World Title on the line. Bree Mason getting the one on one shot she wanted against Kennedy Street making her first defense. The two clash, here next, on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Bree Mason vs. Kennedy Street

SCW World Championship

The horns of "I'm Worth It" by Fifth Harmony begin as the lights dim somewhat, and a few white spotlights dance on the stage in time to the music. Bree Mason appears, her white silk robe clinging to her hips. Scott Burnside appears behind her, and they start down the ramp.

{Give it to me, I'm worth it
Baby, I'm worth it}

Bree then struts down the ramp as the chorus continues, her free hand on the silver silk belt holding her robe shut. Two crossing spotlights follow her progress.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with TV time remaining and is for the SCW World Championship! First, the challenger, making her way to the ring, currently residing in New Orleans, accompanied by her personal assistant Scott Burnside, she is the Classy One, Bree Mason!”

The music continues as Bree gets to the ring. She stops at the steps to pose a second as Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows up the steps as Scott then holds the ropes open for Bree to step through. She then does a little circle in the ring, showing off a bit, before stopping in the middle of the ring. Bree tugs on the silver belt, and the robe falls open revealing her pure white and silver trimmed outfit. She then pulls the robe off, swishing it around and tossing it at Scott as he stands near the corner on the apron. Bree then raises her arms overhead in a flourish, then walks another small circle, a smug smirk on her face. Scott goes down the steps to the floor as Bree's music fades and the lights return to normal.

Sharper: “We opened Breakdown tonight finding out that Bree Mason got the vote from the fans.”

Knots: “I’m stunned by that. Just as I was stunned about Sienna. Some people wanted Kennedy to get more revenge but I think they wanted Bree to shut up! She’s been complaining about this for months.”

Sharper: “She’s going to get her shot. And all of this, a week after she tried to drag Amy Chastaine through the mud. Kennedy Street stating earlier that she’s going to enjoy this one. Bree too.”

“Criticize” by Adelita’s Way plays throughout the arena as a robed Kennedy Street slowly comes out from the back. She stands in the entrance way with her back to the ring, looking down, then up and out into the arena. Kennedy cracks a sexy smirk, she raises her right arm in the air, holding up the SCW World Championship, looking up into the rafters as the shower of fireworks rain down behind her. She continues to make her way down to the ring, giving the fans a show with her outpouring charisma and sexiness, arriving at the apron, crawling in and splits before flipping over and on her feet. Kennedy walks to the ropes and climbs to the second turnbuckle and looks around smiling while posing.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Beverly Hills, California, the SCW World Champion, she is The Sexy Flawless Diva, Kennedy Street!”

Kennedy jumps down smiling to the crowd and waves her hair to the side as she stands in the corner. She hands off the World Title as Bree looks at her. The referee holds the title over his head and the SCW World Championship logo comes across the screen and fades in the bottom corner. Kennedy backs up and starts to stretch in the corner.

Sharper: “Here we go. World Title on the line. Kennedy Street about to make her first defense.”

Knots: “Here in Japan too.”

The bell sounds. Bree and Kennedy watch one another and walk forward. The Japanese crowd roars, getting ready for this contest before Bree then smirks and nails Kennedy with a forearm shot. Kennedy turns and Bree nails her again. Kennedy turns and forearms her. The crowd ohs and Bree throws a third forearm. She then grabs Kennedy and goes to whip her into the ropes. Kennedy bounces off and Bree hits a back elbow. She dives onto her for the pin.

Kennedy kicks out. Both get up and Bree grabs her in a side headlock. She then pulls on her before taking her over with a headlock takedown and pins her shoulders down.

Kennedy turns and gets her legs up and around the head of Bree. She pulls her back and locks in a leg scissors. She bridges up a bit. Bree kicks at the mat. She then starts to move around and gets to the ropes, moving her legs under them. The referee calls for the break.

Kennedy lets go and rolls back. She starts to get up as Bree backs up and moves to the floor and holds her throat, looking up at Kennedy. (1)

Sharper: “Kennedy using those legs and Bree was not ready for that.”

Knots: “Want to throw with Kennedy. Kennedy will just choke you out with her thighs.”

Kennedy looks at Bree as Bree waits on the floor. (2) She slowly walks around and goes over to the steel steps. (3) She steps up them and walks along the apron. She slowly enters in. Kennedy watches her. Bree then steps in and looks around before then lunging towards Kennedy and going for a grapple, but Kennedy counters with an arm drag. She holds on and Bree slowly gets up, Kennedy holding onto her arm. Bree gets up and Kennedy knees her in the ribs and pushes her into the ropes and fires her across. Bree bounces off and ducks a clothesline attempt. Bree bounces off the other side and jumps up and hits a crossbody. She stays for the pin.

Kennedy kicks out. Both women get up and Kennedy goes for a forearm and catches Bree. Bree falls to the ropes. Kennedy then chops her. The crowd ohs. Kennedy then turns and whips her across again, but Bree stops at the ropes. Kennedy runs at her and Bree gets a boot up. Kennedy staggers back. Bree runs out and clotheslines her down.

Sharper: “Bree getting Kennedy down. And right now, Bree leading by striking. Kennedy doing a bit of striking with some grappling. Interesting to see the strategy play out.”

Knots: “But there’s a lot behind every shot. It’s not as personal as it is with Amy, but Kennedy wants to get some for her and Bree wants to be champion.”

Bree turns and grabs Kennedy and pulls her up. She then scoops her up and slams her down. She runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a jumping elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

Kennedy kicks out. She turns and starts to get up. Bree grabs her and turns and runs her face first into the corner. Kennedy turns and Bree grabs her and nails her with a forearm and then another. She then grabs her and whips her across the ring. Bree runs after. Kennedy jumps up and floats over and backs up. Bree stops at the corner and turns around and Kennedy hits a jumping crescent kick, knocking her down. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Crescent kick, nearly takes Bree’s head off!”

Knots: “Got all of it. Go for the pin!”

Sharper: “I think she heard you!”

Kennedy goes for the pin.

Bree kicks out. Both women get up and Kennedy grabs the arm of Bree and wrenches it. She jerks on it. Bree winces. Kennedy then pulls her arm up and hits a back kick to the head. Bree hits the mat. Kennedy then hits a leg drop. She gets up and goes for a second leg drop. She rolls off. She then turns and goes for a third leg drop, but Bree blocks it and then nails Kennedy with a hard right to the side of the knee and then again and again. Kennedy rolls back and away. Bree gets up and Kennedy gets up and steps forward, but Bree lunges and dives at the knee, causing Kennedy to flip over, wincing and holding her knee. She rolls over and Bree turns to the leg and grabs it and kicks at it. Kennedy winces. She kicks at it again. She then looks around. She then grabs her leg and starts to pull it up and drives her elbow into the leg of Kennedy. Kennedy winces and reaches around.

Sharper: “Bree going for the knee! She’s trying to take Kennedy’s vertical base out!”

Knots: “Get to the ropes. Get to the floor. Get distance!”

Bree looks at Kennedy and smiles as Kennedy reaches around. Bree gets up and then drives her elbow into the leg again. She then hooks Kennedy’s leg and grinds her elbow in. Kennedy grabs at Bree’s head and Bree yells at the referee to get her hands away from her eyes. Kennedy reaches back and starts to pulls herself, and Bree, to the ropes. She drags herself a bit closer and then again before grabbing at the bottom rope. Bree holds on as the referee counts.

Bree lets go and gets up as Kennedy rolls over to the apron and to the floor. (1) She winces a bit and walks around. Bree turns and slides to the floor. She then walks around the steel steps and nails Kennedy with a forearm shot, knocking her down. (1) She rolls over and stirs and Bree grabs her and pulls her up and hits a European uppercut. (2) Kennedy falls to the mats. Bree then grabs her. (3)

Sharper: “Bree not giving Kennedy an opportunity to recover.”

Knots: “Come on ref!”

Sharper: “Right in front of us.”

Bree pulls Kennedy up and turns to Knots.

Bree: “Be careful. She may be taking after Amy, Jon! Don’t need you to get your heart broken. Then again, you don’t buy anything I say anymore anyways!”

Bree then turns and drives Kennedy into the announce table.(4) Kennedy falls back to the ring apron. (5) Bree then turns and Kennedy kicks her in the ribs. She winces and rolls Bree into the ring. Kennedy slides in and Bree gets up and goes for a hard right, but Kennedy blocks it and kicks Bree. She then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex. Bree turns and starts to get up. Kennedy gets up and limps a bit before jumping up and hitting a dropkick, knocking Bree back into the corner. Kennedy gets up. She then pulls Bree out and drags her out and right into a short-arm clothesline. Kennedy limps around and grabs the ropes and moves her leg a bit. Bree slowly gets up and Kennedy turns and wrenches Bree’s arm again and then pulls her into a scoop slam. Bree stirs and Kennedy grabs Bree and hits a northern lights suplex, and bridges up.

Bree kicks out and Kennedy turns and winces a bit.

Sharper: “Kennedy trying to get Bree down. I don’t know if she got the bridge as taut as she’d like.”

Knots: “That knee may be giving her trouble. That knee. That leg.’

Sharper: “Bree obviously planned to do that. Gives her some options.”

Kennedy stirs and Bree gets up and Kennedy hits a forearm. She then chops her. She pushes her into the ropes and fires her across. Bree bounces off and Kennedy jumps up and hits a leg lariat. She gets up and turns and goes to the corner. She climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. Bree stirs and gets up and Kennedy dives off with a flying clothesline. She goes for the pin.

Bree pushes her off. She starts to get up and Kennedy gets up too. She then kicks her in the ribs and wrenches the arm. She goes for the pullback boot, but Bree nails her in the ribs with a shot and then another before dropping down and rolling through into a single leg crab on the left leg, the same Bree had focused on. The crowd looks on.

Sharper: “Back to the leg. The crab.”

Knots: “Just pulling on that knee and putting pressure on it...come on Kennedy.”

She pulls back as Kennedy starts to pull herself to the ropes. She crawls while Bree holds on. Kennedy keeps pulling and gets towards the ropes. Bree glances back and this turn turns, turning Kennedy in the process and drags her back, but Kennedy gets her free leg and kicks Bree back. She rolls back. Kennedy gets up and Bree gets up and lunges and nails Kennedy with the BOGO. The crowd ohs. Bree rolls through for the pin.

Kennedy kicks out. Bree rolls off. She gets up and Kennedy slowly rolls over. Bree grabs her and clubs her in the back and then again. She then steps her forward and hits a back suplex. Bree turns and exits to the apron. She looks around and starts to climb up to the top rope. She looks around and the crowd looks on, the crowd roaring. Kennedy then manages to get up and runs over as best as she can before grabbing Bree. Bree shakes her head before Kennedy press slams her off the top rope.

Sharper: “Kennedy caught Bree!”

Knots: “Launching her across the ring!”

Bree rolls over and gets up and Kennedy turns and nails her with a hard right and then another and another. Bree falls into the corner. Kennedy then hits a back elbow. She then scoops Bree up and places her in the tree of woe. Kennedy then smirks before turning around and leaning back on Bree as she flails around, with Kennedy’s ass right in her face. She then smirks before stepping forward and kicking Bree hard in the face for the Tree of Whoa. The crowd ohs and Bree just drops back before dropping to the mat. She rolls over and Kennedy drags her up.

Knots: “Ha! That’s classy!”

Kennedy then drags her to the middle of the ring and hooks her up and does a pumphandle into a slam. She hooks the leg.

Bree gets her shoulder up. The crowd roars. Kennedy rolls over. She starts to get up and Bree winces. Kennedy then stomps her in the face. She walks around and Bree slowly pulls herself up. Kennedy then turns and bounces off the ropes and runs at Bree and goes for a running boot. Bree ducks and spins around and hits the Priceless. Kennedy falls to the mat. Bree then grabs her by the leg and lifts it up and slams it into the mat. Bree then rolls Kennedy over and spins through and locks in the Crescent Lock.

Sharper: “Bree has the Crescent Lock. Going back to the leg!”

Knots: “Oh no! Middle of the ring!”

Sharper: “Kennedy yelling in pain!”

The crowd roars, looking on and making noise as Bree bridges up. The referee checks on Kennedy and Kennedy shakes her head no. She then continues to grit her teeth before sitting up a bit and falling back before sitting up again. Bree just smirks as Kennedy continues to struggle before gritting her teeth and nailing Bree in the leg and then again and again. Bree winces and drops back down and Kennedy tries to start to turn her over. Bree keeps trying to keep Kennedy on her back. Kennedy keeps turning. The crowd roars and Kennedy starts to slowly turn over and does and Bree yells out before getting her leg free and rolling over.

Knots: “Oh thank god.”

Sharper: “Kennedy getting free, but with what damage done?”

Bree slowly gets up and pulls herself up. Kennedy starts to slowly get up too and Bree walks over and forearms her in the jaw. Kennedy falls to the ropes. Bree then forearms her again. She then kicks her in the ribs and smirks before grabbing Kennedy by her leg. She starts to pull her out. Scott looks on as Bree holds Kennedy’s leg as she hops on the other. Bree says something to her and Kennedy then jumps up and hits an enziguri kick. The crowd ohs. Bree falls to her knees and Kennedy starts to get up. Bree pulls herself up and Kennedy then grabs her from behind and yells out as she locks in the Kennedy Era. The crowd looks on and cheers.

Sharper: “Kennedy with a dragon sleeper.”

Knots: “Get her down and get the leg scissors on. Get her down!”

Sharper: “Still standing at this point, as Bree is trying to fight it off.”

Kennedy keeps pulling back as Bree flails a bit as Kennedy tries to position her. She keeps pulling back as the referee checks and Bree continues to fight before grabbing at the arm before managing to move her towards the ropes. Kennedy keeps trying to pull her back, but Bree jumps up and off the middle rope and backflips through, forcing Kennedy back to the mat. Bree rolls away and both are down. (1)

Kennedy rolls over as Bree grabs at the ropes and starts to pull herself up.(5) Kennedy limps a bit as she tries to push up on her leg.(6) She staggers forward. She turns around as Bree gets up and nails her with a hard forearm. Kennedy falls back. Bree nails her with a forearm shot again. She then backs up and goes for a clothesline. Kennedy ducks and spins around. Bree stops at the ropes. Kennedy then goes for the crescent kick, but Bree ducks and drops to the mat. She spins around. She then lunges and goes for the Classifier, but Kennedy dives out of the way. Bree goes through the ropes and to the apron.

Sharper: “Kennedy dodges the spear!”

Knots: “Bree’s on the apron!”

Kennedy turns and plants her foot and drills Bree in the side of the head as she stands up with the Touch of Class! Bree falls back and down to the floor. (1) Kennedy backs up and looks at her.

Kennedy: “That’s for Amy!”

Kennedy falls back, wincing as she then holds her left leg, which she had to use to plant the kick. (2) Bree is down on the floor as Scott runs around and starts to fan Bree. (3) Kennedy slowly starts to pull herself up. (4) She grimaces and staggers to the far ropes.(5) Bree remains down on the ground as Scott now grabs her by the arm, trying to pull her up. (6) He falls back, Bree’s arm falling to the mats, and looks to the ring as Kennedy limps over. (7) Referee Aaron Demitra turns and steps through the ropes, about to drop down to check on her. Scott waves him off, saying she’s fine.

Sharper: “Bree is out! She’s out!”

Knots: “The referee is counting! And now..”

Sharper: “He’s stopped the count. I think he’s heading down to check on Bree to see if this is a KO.”

Knots: “She’s moving though.”

Bree starts to stir and the referee stops his exit and backs up into the ring. (8) Kennedy looks on as she falls to a knee, clearly showing her leg to be in a lot of pain. (9) Bree turns and falls to the barricade as Scott tries to pull her up. (10) The referee calls for the bell. He then drops down to the floor.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via countout, and still SCW World Champion, Kennedy Street!”

Sharper: “Kennedy got all of that Touch of Class…and putting something behind it for Amy.”

Knots: “Bree trying to still get up! But Bree…you pissed off the wrong Street and she just made sure she sent you a message from Amy right to her!”

Sharper: “Bree is not going to be happy when she realizes exactly what happened. Kennedy Steret though sending a message. She’ll fight. She’ll scrap and she’ll knock you out if need be to hold onto the title! Donovan Kayl awaits at Taking Hold of the Flame!”

Kennedy Street is given the SCW World Championship and she holds it over her head as she limps around. She then looks at it and smiles as she glances back at Bree who is getting helped up by Scott Burnside and the scene fades to black…

QUICK RESULTS:

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