“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

MAIN SHOW:

 

ONE HOUR AGO:

We see a shot of a silver Aston Martin Vanquish pulling up to the arena. It screeches to a stop. The camera moves around before we see the trunk pop open. The driver’s side door opens as Kandis steps out, looking quite annoyed.

 

Sharper: “And there you see, arriving here at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, the SCW World Champion, and she is not in a happy mood.”

 

Knots: “You wouldn’t be if Asher Hayes had your title belt!”

 

Sharper: “Arriving in style. I’m told that’s one of Tommy Valentine’s prized vehicles, available to Kandis from his Raleigh home.”

 

Kandis walks around the car and over to the trunk, grabbing her bag from the back. She slams the trunk closed and then slams the driver’s side door.

 

Kandis: “Where the hell is Asher? Seems he’s still not getting the [bleep]ing message…”

 

Kandis heads into the building.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the Rectifier and Datura hanging upside down on the ropes, posing.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Gavin Taylor hitting the Gavin Taylor lariat on an opponent is next, before we see Pro Kinneck attacking Sophie James at ringside. Konrad Raab punching Ace Marshall in a steel cage is shown next, before we see Alexis Quinne hitting a standing shooting star press. Lexy Chapel is then shown showing off Syren. Amy Chastaine posing follows.

 

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

 

Shots of Selena Frost, Kandis, Adam Allocco, and Syren are shown before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena and the cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

 

Sharper: “We come out of Apocalypse with an angry champion and a lot of competition!”

 

The cameras pan across the crowd for a moment longer before cutting to ringside and the announce position where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit.

 

Sharper: “Welcome to North Carolina. Adam Sharper here at ringside alongside Jonathan Knots to call the action. We’re coming off of Apocalypse and it was a wild night.”

 

Knots: “Wild night. Kandis still is champion, but not holding the title as you saw that. That’s in Asher Hayes’s possession. Simon Lyman the number one contender, openly cheating to do so. And on top of that, Dark Fantasy tag champs. Light in the Darkness next in line.”

 

Sharper: “And we’ll see Syren in action later, defending her Adrenaline Championship against Adam Allocco in our main event. We’ll also see Bree Lancaster and Amelia Blythe in action. And Twisted & Sadistic will be looking to take out some frustrations on the Holly Adams Brand!”

 

Knots: “Why? They just want all of the titles shots.”

 

Sharper: “Coming to them?”

 

Knots: “No. All of them. That’s the confidence of the brand!”

 

“This is How a Heart Breaks” plays throughout the arena as the crowd erupts in cheers. A few moments pass before CHBK, also known as Alex Desoubrais, walks out from the back. He looks out at the crowd and then heads down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “CHBK, our COO joining us to start.”

 

Knots: “Maybe looking to nip this whole Asher Hayes thing in the bud.”

 

Sharper: “He’s been proactive in a variety of areas. Again, he knows how they think. He’s competed against many. He’s also been there. In that ring.”

 

CHBK walks down to the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then enters the ring and walks across, asking for a microphone from the SCW ring announcer, Jason Phillips. He is handed one and CHBK walks back over to the middle of the ring.

 

CHBK: “Please cut the music.”

 

The music fades out.

 

CHBK: “Asher…I’m not going to drag this out. You are not the SCW World Champion and we’re not going down the path of you claiming to be one in perpetuity. So come out here and hand me the SCW World Championship.”

 

The crowd looks on.

 

Knots: “Looks like it. I mean Asher’s had it for two and a half weeks.”

 

Sharper: “Two very long two and a half weeks if you’re Kandis.”

 

CHBK looks at the entrance.

 

CHBK: “If we need to have security find you-“

 

The opening riff to "Smooth Sailing" by Queens of the Stone Age kicks in. At the 11 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the PA system. A few moments pass before Asher Hayes steps out from the back, hand in the air, almost telling CHBK to calm down. The SCW World Championship is over his left shoulder. He then starts to walk down to the ring. He glances behind him a few times before continuing to head to the ring.  


Sharper: “Hayes apparently not wanting security. Not wanting to go too far with this.”

 

Knots: “And he’s looking over his back. Kandis is here. We know it and we know where Asher is. Put it all together.”

 

Sharper: “And next week, on this program, Kandis will defend her World Championship against Simon Lyman. That should be a huge match. But obviously, Kandis should walk in holding her title. The title she won and earned.”

 

Hayes walks down to the ring and then looks at CHBK. He looks around before climbing up to the apron. He steps into the ring. Hayes steps forward and looks at CHBK. He then holds a finger up before Hayes heads to the corner, demanding a microphone himself. Phillips obliges handing him one. Hayes turns back to CHBK.

 

CHBK: “You don’t need that. This is simple. Hand me the title and move on. Right now, you’re no better than my daughter.”

 

Hayes stops and scoffs.

 

Sharper: “Lexy did take the title herself to start this year after the End of the Year Special. Thinking Hairless Penguin had won.”

 

Hayes: “Please don’t compare me to that dumbass. And plus, unlike that Hairless prick, I at least earned this. Through YEARS of hard work. And you’ve never liked that. But here we are-“

 

CHBK: “This is not a discussion or a negotiation. You are going to hand me the title or you’re going to regret it.”

 

Hayes: “Okay, okay, okay…touchy. Just…look. You can understand. This title is everything. And I SHOULD have won at Apocalypse. Then some asshole decided to get involved when it didn’t involve him. So I made a decision. Reflect what people want, right?!”

 

The crowd boos as Asher looks at the crowd.

 

Hayes: “Yeah, screw you all too. You’re not going to get to sleep with her! She doesn’t care about you. And trust me, it wasn’t that good!”

 

Hayes turns back to CHBK.

 

CHBK: “The title.”

 

Hayes: “I’m getting to it. Look, I’m just going through things. I should be champion, but again, we have to deal with-“

 

Simon Lyman comes out from the back and runs down to the ring. Hayes turns and looks at him.

 

Hayes: “You!-“

 

Lyman slides into the ring and gets up and Hayes steps up, sliding the title down to his forearm and going to use it as a weapon. He swings at Lyman, but Lyman ducks. Hayes stops and turns and Lyman nails him with a hard right and then another and another. The crowd roars a bit as CHBK looks on. Lyman then kicks him in the ribs. He pulls him in, and hoists him onto his shoulders.

 

Sharper: “Lyman! Lyman who will challenge for the title next week!”

 

Knots: “Surprised he beat Kandis out here!”

 

Hayes kicks his legs and slides down. The title, which was still on his forearm, slides off and lands on the mat. Hayes drops down and rolls to the floor. He backs up as Lyman looks at him. He then turns and sees the World Championship. Lyman grabs it and holds it up. He then smirks. CHBK then walks over to him. Hayes stands at the end of the rampway, clearly unhappy, and thinking about heading into the ring, but stopping. Lyman hands the title to CHBK.

 

Sharper: “And Lyman handing the World Title, but not before holding it himself, to CHBK.”

 

Knots: “Hayes is not happy! Not happy at all!”

 

CHBK takes the title before the crowd erupts as Kandis steps out from the back. She then starts to bolt to the ring as Lyman smirks. Hayes turns around as Kandis runs at him. Hayes gets his hands up, but Kandis steps up and hits a straight kick to the stomach. She nails him with a hard right and then another and another before spinning him around and running him into the steel steps. Hayes falls over and down to the mat. He gets up and climbs to his feet, holding his shoulder and rolling over the top of the barricade. He backs up into the crowd. Kandis looks at him for a moment before backing up and turning and looking at the ring. Lyman smirks, smugly looking at her. Kandis pulls herself onto the apron. She then enters the ring and looks at him.

 

Sharper: “Kandis sending Hayes into the crowd. Scattering.”

 

Knots: “And now looking at Lyman. Lyman got the title away from him.”

 

Sharper: “And Kandis can’t be happy about that. You can see the annoyance on her face.”

 

Kandis walks up to Simon as Simon just folds his arms in front of his chest. Kandis then turns to CHBK as CHBK hands her the World Championship. Hayes look on from the crowd and throws his hands up in the air and storms off, even at one point, threatening to hit a fan getting in his face. Lyman just looks at Kandis as Kandis takes the title. Lyman then drops down to the floor and walks around the ring. Kandis looks down, annoyed as she turns and watches Lyman go to the entrance way. Lyman continues to walk to the back. Kandis then turns and thrusts her arms up, holding the title over her head, before jawing at the crowd. The crowd roars. “Whore” plays throughout the arena

 

Sharper: “Kandis has her World Championship back. But Lyman clearly sending some message.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. He had to rescue it. And he will be taking it next week.”

 

Sharper: “While Hayes will need to focus on winning that title properly. But Kandis proudly the champion.”

 

Kandis then brings the title down and looks at it before looking around as CHBK exits the ring too. Simon Lyman heads to the back as Kandis shakes her head.

 

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Adam Allocco and Alistaire Allocco are standing by with Jessica Winters. Jessica?”

 

The scene cuts backstage to the interview area where Jessica Winters stands with Alistaire Allocco and Adam Allocco.

 

Winters: “Thank you Adam.”

 

Adam: “You’re welcome!”

 

Winters: “I meant Adam Sharper, but Adam, thank you, and thank you Alistaire, for joining us. And obviously, you have to be disappointed that you are not the SCW World Tag Team Champions.”

 

Alistaire: “Fell short. Maybe just pushed too hard and-“

 

Adam: “Stop! Stop it…no, you didn’t. You were hurt and I could’ve done much more to keep fighting, to find a way to avoid that. I got caught and simple as that, I fell short.”

 

Winters is a bit surprised by Adam’s response.

 

Adam: “That’s why tonight is an interesting do-over. It’s an interesting second chance. Not for the tag titles, but instead for something else…the Adrenaline Championship. And Jessica, do you want to know something about me?”

 

Winters: “If you win tonight, you’ll be a Supreme Champion.”

 

Adam: “I’ll be a Supreme Champion! That’s damn right. I’ve held it all – World, Tag, US, TV…and now Adrenaline. Yeah, I could go for the Underground Title, but why maim people for it. Tonight, I can do something Syren hasn’t done. And in the process…well, Xander, sorry to bring you up, but I can knock her back down again. Maybe right into Ravyn’s arm some more. Sorry, Lexy.”

 

Alistaire: “Dad-“

 

Adam: “No, I’m going to go out there and fight. Going to take the fight to Syren. Going to do something you’ve done son, take a title from a legend. And when I’m done, when I win the Adrenaline Championship, I’m going to turn and hand you the title. Because when I make history…it’s going to symbolize one thing…I will do anything for you…anything to make up for what I did to you, Ali. Simple as that!”

 

Alistaire looks at Adam as Adam turns and wraps his arm around his son. They head off. Jessica Winters turn to the camera.

 

Winters: “Tonight, Adam Allocco challenges Syren for the SCW Adrenaline Championship. We could see history made later tonight. Breakdown continues, after this!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Simon Lyman walking down the hallway as Jaina Lancaster heads over to him.

 

Jaina: “Simon, can I get a word? Why did you attack Asher and-“

 

Lyman stops and walks over to her and smirks.

 

Lyman: “Because SCW needs a hero and a real champion and so I took matters into my own hands. Like I did at Apocalypse and how I will next week.”

 

Lyman goes to leave.

 

Jaina: “So that’s taking things into your own hands. You low blowed Gavin to win-“

 

Lyman smirks and walks off, waving to her.

 

Lyman: “Good to see that being self-righteous runs in the family! Ends justify the means!”

 

Simon Lyman walks off as Jaina glares at Simon.

 

Sal Darius vs. “The One” Kirsten Scott

SCW Television Championship

 

California Love' by 2Pac Shakur hits the arena and Sal comes out wearing his world's famous Blu-Blockers. 'The Sex Vibe' comes out with all the hype and toughness. He walks a little and then takes a sprint to the ring. After sliding in the ring underneath the bottom rope, he climbs the turnbuckle and points to his crouch. Then 'The King of the world of Hearts' throw his Blu-Blocker aviators in the crowd and jumps back performing boxing shadow in the ring warming up for his bout.

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

Eins...
Zwei...
Drei...
Vier...
Fünf...
Sechs...
Sieben...
Acht...
Neun...

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

AUS!

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

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

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

Phillips: “The following contest will be fought under Underground Rules. It is scheduled for one fall and is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing the challenger, from Venice, California…he is…Sal! Darius!”

The camera shows Sal smirking and parading, before the camera lands on Scott, who looks focused, yet angry.

Phillips: “And the champion…she is Your Own Personal Nightmare…’The One’ Kirsten Scott!”

Scott is shown handing the referee the Television Championship, looking completely focused, shaking her fists, her eyes on Sal.

The ref calls for the bell as Sal and Scott step out of their corners. They begin to circle one another, before Scott connects with two quick jabs. Sal steps back, smirking and rubbing his jaw.

Sharper: “These two met several weeks ago, with Scott getting the win in a hard-fought battle.”

Knots: “Things are different, however. This is Underground Rules.”

Sharper: “Right you are. All bets are off. Anything can happen.”

Scott goes for another shot, but Sal blocks it before connecting with a forearm, sending Scott into the ropes. Sal runs over and takes Scott over the top with a clothesline. Scott falls to the apron then to the outside floor.

Sharper: “Sal sending Scott outside.”

Sal rolls out of the ring before reaching under the ring and pulling out a chair.

Knots: “Sal wasting little time to take full advantage of the Underground rules.”

Scott pushes herself up to one knee, but Sal brings the chair down across her back. Scott falls forward before Sal connects with another shot to the back. Sal lifts the chair up once again before hitting Scott across the back once again.

Sharper: “The challenger teeing off with that chair!”

Sal tosses the chair to the side before reaching down and pulling Scott up. Sal hits a European uppercut before grabbing hold of Scott’s wrist and whipping her into the steel steps. Scott grimaces a bit as she slumps to the floor. Sal goes back under the ring before pulling out a table.

Knots: “I don’t think Sal is going to set the table for dinner.”

Sal sets the table up then turns and walks over to Scott. Sal goes to grab Scott, but she manages to chop Sal in the throat. Sal staggers, clutching at his neck as Scott gets to her feet. She grabs Sal and whips him into the steel steps shoulder first. Scott steps back, trying to gather herself.

Sal is shown pushing himself up, shaking his head. Scott turns to face Sal, who is then shown charging at her. Sal jumps up, but Scott manages to catch him, using Sal’s momentum, sending Sal through the table.

Sharper: “Sal brought the table out, but Scott used it against him.”

Scott grabs Sal by his hair, pulling him up, before slinging him into the turnbuckle. Sal buckles, before Scott manages to roll him inside. Once inside, Scott goes for a cover.

1!


2!


Sal kicks out!

Knots: “The challenger kicking out at two!”

Scott pulls Sal up, but Sal manages to hit a European uppercut. He then grabs Scott and takes her down with a belly to belly suplex. Sal then goes for a cover of his own.

1!


2!


Scott kicks out!

Sharper: “Sal getting a two of his own, but the champion’s still in this thing.”

Sal looks at the referee and rolls his eyes before shaking his head, earning some boos. Sal gets up and goes to grab Scott, but Scott kicks him in the abdomen, then in the face as Sal doubles over. Sal stumbles into the ropes as Scott gets to her feet. Scott shakes her head then charges and connects with a running knee, knocking Sal out of the ring.

Sharper: “The challenger back on the outside. You have to wonder what depths these two will go to walk out as champion.”

Knots: “Or if they’ll even walk out at all.”

Sharper: “That’s a good point.”

Scott gets up and backs into the ropes before charging across the ring. Sal is shown getting to his feet as she does this. Scott goes to dive through the ropes, but Sal grabs a piece of the broken table and smacks her in the head with it. Scott crumples to the outside floor.

Knots: “I’m not sure Scott’s going to be worth a damn after that.”

Sal gets to his feet and he reaches down, pulling Scott up. Sal hooks Scott then drops her back first onto the corner of the apron. Scott falls to the floor once more, but Sal grabs her and rolls her back into the ring. Sal slides back inside and goes for another cover.

1!


2!


Scott shoots the shoulder up!

Sharper: “Scott finds the strength to keep going!”

Sal argues with the ref before grabbing Scott up from the mat. He smirks then delivers the California Slap. The crowd boos as Scott staggers a bit, rubbing the side of her face. The champion then looks at Sal who smirks some more, before going for a right cross. Scott manages to block it, before hitting a headbutt. Sal stumbles back as Scott grabs him by his hair before she starts connecting with knees to the head.

Knots: “I think that slap woke the champ up!”

Hailey can be seen cheering the champion on, before Sal manages to shove Scott away. Scott charges forward and Sal takes her down with a power slam. Sal gets up and charges to the ropes. Sal jumps up and leaps off the ropes, going for the Sex Curse, but Scott gets the knees up. Sal rolls over, holding his ribs as Scott pulls herself up, using the ropes.

Sal pushes himself up, his back to Scott, who charges and connects with a running knee to the back of the head. Scott goes for the cover.

1!


2!


Sal shoots the shoulder up!

Sharper: “You may not like him, but Sal is showing he’s a force to be reckoned with here tonight.”

Scott pulls Sal up, but he manages to hook her and takes her down with a belly to belly suplex, sending Scott into the turnbuckle. Scott slumps to the mat, as does Sal.

Knots: “Well, that looks like it took as much out of Sal as it did the champion.”

Sharper: “These two have gone to war, and that may be putting it lightly.”

Hailey is shown once again, trying to rally Scott. The crowd begins to clamor as the cameras show Adam Brock hopping over the barricade, sliding past Hailey as he gets into the ring. Sal is shown stirring, and he locks eyes with Brock.

Sharper: “Adam Brock is in the ring. What’s he doing here?”

Knots: “There’s history with Brock and Scott. This doesn’t look well for the champion.”

Sal points at Scott as he gets to his feet. Hailey starts climbing onto the apron as Sal stands beside Brock. Sal goes to grab Scott, only for Brock to grab Sal. Hailey stops in her tracks, as Brock takes Sal down with a swinging neckbreaker.

Sharper: “What is going on here?”

Brock gets up and pulls Sal up before whipping him into the ropes. Sal comes back and Brock takes him down with ‘Appetite for Destruction’.

Knots: “Sal is down. Scott is down. And where does Brock fit into all of this?”

Brock looks at Sal then at Hailey, before going over to Scott and pulling her over, draping her on top of Sal. Brock drops out of the ring and hops over the barricade, as the ref begins the count.

1!


2!


3!

The ref calls for the bell as the crowd begins to cheer. Hailey gets into the ring and rushes over to Scott, helping her sit up as the ref hands Scott the TV title.

Phillips: "Here is your winner...and still...the SCW Television Champion...'The One' Kirsten Scott!!!"

Sharper: “Adam Brock put Scott in the driver’s seat, helping her retain the Television Championship, continuing her dominating reign. But that begs the question of why.”

Scott is shown standing with Hailey, holding the TV title above her head. Sal is shown, dazed on the mat. The cameras shown Brock looking back into the ring from the stands, before Scott is shown being helped out of the ring, before we cut away.

 

Backstage, we see Asher Hayes running his hand across his face as he walks over to one locker room. He knocks on the door. He then steps inside. The camera follows after as Konrad Raab looks at him. The crowd boos seeing him.

 

Hayes: “You…you’re not done.”

 

Raab: “I had no plan to be done.”

 

Hayes looks around as Dakon Theron and Ludvig Eriksson walk over to Konrad.

 

Raab: “There’s no problem-“

 

Hayes: “Not at all. Except I don’t have my title.”

 

Raab: “I don’t care about that-“

 

Hayes: “That’s why this is going to work.”

 

Hayes then reaches into his pocket and pulls out a wad of cash.

 

Hayes: “Here…consider it payment. Or a bribe. Or your money for dinner or whatever…take it.”

 

Raab looks at it and grabs it.

 

Raab: “You know I could just take her out myself-“

 

Hayes: “And I expect you to make her life a living hell. But I just want ou gearing it to something that works for me. You want to destroy Kandis. Go for it. Beat her up to a point where she’s even uglier than he is now.”

 

Raab: “Didn’t you…”

 

Hayes: “We all have regrets. And Kandis’s can be her still holding that title. Destroy her. I become champion. We both are happy. Simple as that.”

 

Raab looks at the cash and then pockets it.

 

Raab: “Works for me.”

 

Hayes extends his hand to shake it. Raab just looks at it.

 

Raab: “I’m going to do what I want. You decide whether it’s worth your money. And if you have a problem with it…”

 

Raab looks at Theron and Eriksson. Hayes just nods, putting his hands up a bit.

 

Hayes: “Okay…relax…Just make her regret everything.”

 

Hayes turns and heads off as Raab then takes the money back out and starts to hand it out to Theron and Eriksson as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as the cameras pan across the crowd.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown folks. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside. Plenty to come tonight.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, Adrenaline Title on the line. Syren better be ready. Adam Allocco looking to do better tonight.”

 

Sharper: “and Amelia Blythe to face Bree Lancaster. That and so much more…”

 

Knots: “I feel weird Sharper.”

 

Sharper: “Me too…”

 

The unsettling feeling of being watched intensifies as the sounds of ominous whispers echo through the darkness. The fans can't see anything, but they know something is amiss. Suddenly, the screens above the ring flickered to life, revealing an eerie and dimly lit chamber. We see shots of Ace Marshall and Damian Marshall walking into a room backstage, the former from Breakdown four weeks ago, the latter from Apocalypse. The shots are distorted at certain points.

“I’ve been having a most intriguing conversation,” The Enigma's voice paused, the tension building, ‘with our dear Ace and Damian.” As he speaks, we see distorted images of Ace and Damian backstage, unclear if they’re new or old. The Enigma's dark laughter filled the chamber, mocking their feeble attempts.

“They've been providing me with some...” The Enigma's voice trailed off, the suspense thickening, “enlightening insights on the nature of suffering and torment.” The camera focused on Ace’s eyes, uncertain of what to make of them, before showing Damian’s horror upon finding his phone. The shots distorting at certain points.

 

Sharper: “What in the world?”

 

Static comes over the screens, returning to a live shot of the crowd.

 

Crystal Zdunich vs. Aisling

 

The entire arena fades to black as we are left in nothing but darkness. All of a sudden Crystal's voice can be heard all throughout the speaker systems.

"YOUR SMILE MAKES MY HEART EXPLODE... THANK YOU FOR WAKING ME UP!"

As soon as that is said explosions can be heard going off as we are treated to some flame pyros.

‘Smile Bomb’ by 17thekid plays across the speakers and it is at that moment when the crimson red haired "Burning Rose" Crystal Zdunich walks from the curtains. She is accompanied by her fiancee Alexandra Caldwell, and the two of them make their way to the ring. Crystal is focused as she walks to the ring with a purpose. She however slaps the outstretched hands of fans along the way.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall! Introducing first, hailing from Detroit, Michigan, The Burning Rose, Crystal Zdunich!”

She runs up the stairs and walks to the middle of the apron. She flicks her hair before she drops down into a split that gains the pop of the crowd. She slides into the ring and as soon as she is inside she kips up to her feet. She tosses her Shoto inspired hoodie towards her wife as she awaits the start of the match. Alexandra cheers for her fiancee as Crystal is locked in a trance.

Sharper: “Another exciting match up, this is also Aisling’s first single’s match since March. It’ll be interesting to see how she holds up with the change of pace.

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling. ‘C’est La Vie’ by B*Witched begins to play and Aisling steps out onto the stage from the backstage area, wearing a playful hot pink skirt with a matching hot pink tank top. She immediately waves at the crowd and blows a few kisses as the fans do start to cheer. Aisling genuinely smiles before she starts to slowly come down the ramp.

Phillips: “And her opponent, hailing from Glendale, Utah, Aisling!”

As Aisling reaches ringside she slides into the ring under the bottom rope. She lays on the mat for a few seconds before she stands up and raises her arms into the air. The crowd continues to cheer her as "C'est La Vie" begins to fade out. Aisling looks excited, ready, and raring to go. Both competitors begin to circle each other as the referee calls for the bell. They immediately lock up. Circling a couple times Aisling suddenly shoves Crystal back and connects with a roundhouse kick to the side of the head, only somewhat blocked as Crystal got one arm up to block. She takes several defensive steps back clutching at the kicked arm. She proceeds to then run and duck under Aisling’s arm, wrapping her arms around the gut. Aisling raises an elbow up and drives it back several times to the side of Crystal’s head. She turns and delivers several chops knocking Crystal into the ropes. She grabs her arm and whips her to the opposite ropes. She goes for a big kick which Crystal slides under and behind Aisling. Aisling spins around and Crystal flips her over with an arm drag. She delivers a front kick to the gut and goes to whip Aisling. Aisling spins the arm and holds on while delivering a front kick of her own before wrenching the arm. Crystal does a front flip to correct her arm position before getting another front kick in response. Aisling proceeds to pick Crystal up and drop her with a scoop slam. She proceeds to jump up and drive her knee straight onto Crystal’s forehead before hooking the leg.

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Crystal quickly kicks out. Aisling shakes her head as she stands, Crystal getting to her feet beside her. Aisling delivers a right hook to the side of the skull pushing Crystal back into the corner. Aisling grabs her arm and whips her toward the opposite corner while running in behind her. Crystal grabs the top rope and leaps up, preventing herself from hitting the corner and manages to go right overhead of Aisling as she goes into the corner. As she turns Crystal runs in and drives both feet into Aisling’s gut, seemingly going for a monkey flip. Aisling spins around with Crystal in her arms from this position before simply setting Crystal onto the top rope in a sitting position. Aisling nails her with a right hook only to get a quick kick to the chin knocking her spinning around away from the corner. Crystal then leaps off from the second turnbuckle and connects with a spinning hurricanrana that takes Aisling down to the mat. Aisling roles over closer to the ropes before using them to pull herself back up before spinning toward Crystal. Crystal runs up on her before leaping up into a sitting position on Aisling’s shoulders before proceeding to connect with a victory roll up.

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Aisling reverses the pin attempt, rolling back to pin both of Crystal’s shoulders while holding both legs up.

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Crystal kicks out and Aisling falls back into the ropes she runs forward and Crystal takes her down with a leg sweep. She goes to hook the arm on the mat but Aisling reverses it while grabbing Crystal’s leg to trip her to the mat. Grabbing Crystal’s arm she wraps one leg over it before flipping over and rolling Crystal up into another pinning position.

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Crystal kicks out and immediately rolls to her feet. Aisling delivers another front kick that knocks Crystal back into the ropes. Grabbing Crystal’s arm Aisling whips her across the ring. As she bounces off the opposite ropes Aisling lifts Crystal up as she is coming back but Crystal proceeds to drop her to the mat with a double front dropkick for her trouble. Crystal then hooks the leg going for a pin.

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Aisling kicks out. Crystal stands and assists in pulling Aisling back up before delivering a side elbow shot to the side of the head. She grabs her arm and whips Aisling into the corner. As her back connects with it Crystal runs toward her but Aisling side steps and uses both arms to speed up Crystal’s momentum slamming her into the corner chest first. Aisling proceeds to jump up while holding onto Crystal against the ropes and locks on the tarantula.

Sharper: “Both competitors very driven here tonight to get momentum going forward but this is not a legal move! Aisling must release this hold or she faces disqualifying herself.”

Knots: “Maybe but for four seconds this isn’t going to feel good!”

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Aisling quickly releases the hold as Crystal drops forward to the mat. She crawls forward trying to create distance as Aisling follows in behind her. Grabbing Crystal by the hair she pulls her up back to her feet. Crystal turns and manages to deliver a front kick to the head that sends Aisling away scrambled. Both are taken down for a pause as Aisling holds onto the second rope. As Crystal gets back up Aisling turns and goes for a spinning kick to the skull. Crystal manages to duck before jumping up and connecting with another front dropkick that knocks them both to the mat. Aisling rolls to the outside shaking her head appearing disoriented as she bends down on the ground shaking her head. Inside of the ring Crystal pulls herself up by the ropes before peering around the ring and then to the outside where she sees Aisling. As Aisling gets back up fully she turns around and then looks up just as Crystal leaps up and jumps from the top rope with a springboard crossbody to the outside taking them both down. The crowd oh’s and cheers as the referee counts.

Sharper: “Crystal with a high risk, high reward maneuver there that may have taken them both of the match here tonight!”

Knots: “Can you imagine if that didn’t land?”

Crystal rolls over before sitting up. She peers around at the fans in the front row and smiles before pushing herself up and turning to grab Aisling. She hits her with a shot to the jaw before grabbing her by the back of the head and turning them both back toward the ring. Rolling Aisling back inside she follows in behind her before immediately hooking both legs.

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Aisling kicks out. Crystal sits up before standing and immediately assisting Aisling back to her feet. She goes for a swinging neckbreaker but Aisling spins them back around before going for a suplex. Crystal flips over her back and spins before shoving her into the corner. Running up to the corner Crystal leaps up onto the second ropes over Aisling before grabbing the top rope with one hand before beginning to pummel her with her right fist. Aisling gets her hands up to Crystal’s stomach and goes to push her off. Crystal instead jumps off the second turnbuckle and over the top rope onto the apron as Aisling steps out of the corner before turning to Crystal. Crystal drives her shoulder into Aisling’s mid section from the apron causing her to fall back several steps away with her back toward Crystal. She falls to one knee as Crystal proceeds to scale to the top rope. The crowd cheers as Crystal leaps off the top rope going for another crossbody. Aisling turns and proceeds to leap up and connect with a dropkick to Crystal’s chin mid air. The crowd oh’s as Aisling immediately covers, hooking both legs.

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Aisling stands and pulls Crystal up before delivering a stiff kick to the mid section.She then drives her knee into Crystal’s face knocking her back into the ropes. Aisling grabs and pulls Crystal back before hooking the arm and lifting her up for a suplex before then reverse suplexing Crystal onto the top rope. Crystal dangles there briefly before Aisling flips her off the rope and as she hits the mat Aisling goes for another cover.

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Crystal kicks out. Aisling goes to pull Crystal back up but gets a jawbreaker as she is halfway up. Aisling stumbles back as Crystal then charges at her. Aisling ducks a clothesline attempt and as Crystal turns Aisling delivers a front dropkick to the sternum that takes Crystal to the mat clutching her gut. Picking Crystal up she drags her over to the corner before slamming her head into the top turnbuckle. Crystal steps out of the corner still clutching at her chest as Aisling grabs a hold of her head. Crystal turns and delivers several elbow shots to the gut only to get a knee to chest. Aisling jumps up and connects with a sunset flip slamming Crystal back to the mat.

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Crystal kicks out. Aisling stands and goes to pick Crystal up again only Crystal connects with her own knee to Aisling. As Aisling stumbles back Crystal tries to gather her composure before suddenly doing a cart wheel toward Aisling and a flip into a handstand. As she lands on her feet she leaps up one again into a sitting position on Aisling’s shoulders. Before Aisling can respond Crystal does a wheelbarrow bulldog, driving Aisling facefirst into the mat. She then hooks the leg.

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Aisling kicks out. She crawls forward a bit clutching her face. Crystal stands appearing worn out but determined. She turns toward the corner closest to Aisling, stepping toward it before stopping to turn and peer at Aisling as Aisling starts to stand she leaps up to the top rope before immediately jumping off with a moonsault from the top rope. She lands on Aisling just as she is getting to her feet. As both slam into the mat Crystal goes for another pin, hooking both legs.

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Aisling kicks out. Crystal mounts her and starts pummeling her with right and left fists. Aisling shoves her off before rolling away. She gets to her feet and Crystal bounces off the ropes before jumping and spinning as she gets one arm around Aisling’s neck going for another wheelbarrow. Aisling counters before she gets completely back up, wrapping her arms around Crystal’s waist before throwing her back with a fast and stiff german suplex. The crowd oh’s from the impact as Aisling goes for a cover.

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Crystal kicks out. Aisling stands and grabs a hold of Crystal before setting her up for a suplex. She reverses course and drops Crystal into the corner where she dangles dangerously close to possibly falling on her head. Aisling takes several steps back before doing a cartwheel into a standing backflip using her arms to catch herself on the flip before landing on her feet and jumping up with her back to Crystal. She drives her elbow into Crystal’s spine knocking her from the corner. As she falls from the corner. Aisling goes to pick her up but Crystal kicks her leg out from under her out of desperation and drops her with a DDT. Both of them are laid out in the ring as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “What a heck of a match here tonight between both of these competitors! Both are known for being flashy and their antics, both feel they need this win to propel them forward from tonight!”

Knots: “Shouldn’t be surprising, both are looking worse for wear here now. This could end in a double countout!”

Both slowly move as the referee is counting. (4) Crystal reaches over and grabs the bottom rope, she starts using it to push herself up. (5) Aisling slowly begins to sit up as Crystal manages to get to one knee. The referee stops as Crystal suddenly lunges going for a shining wizard. Aisling dodges it before spinning and pulling Crystal down with a small package.

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Crystal kicks out. She stands up and Aisling shoves her into the corner. She takes several steps back before running and jumping up with a body splash. Crystal moves out of the way and Aisling hits the corner hard. Falling out of it Aisling turns just as Crystal runs at her and leaps up before flipping her with a frankensteiner. At the end of the impact she is sitting over Aisling chest before reaching back to hook both legs.

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Aisling kicks out. Both sit up before quickly standing and Crystal goes for Flashing Lights. Aisling ducks the quick kick and grabs a hold of Crystal before lifting her up a bit and dropping her down onto one knee with a gut buster. Aisling then lunges, driving one knee into Crystal’s gut and the impact takes them both down to the mat. She proceeds to lock on a body scissors. Crystal tries to fight it but Aisling manages to land the All Out! She then hooks the leg.

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The referee calls for the bell as ‘C’est La Vie’ begins to play as Aisling sits up, covered in sweat.

Phillips: “And your winner, by pinfall. Aisling!”

She gets to her feet as the referee goes over to raise her hand.

Sharper: “Aisling here with a win tonight in what was one hell of a match!”

Knots: “You mentioned she has been in tag team competition since March, maybe this is a sign of more to come! Who knows? Either way she takes it here.”

 

Backstage, we see Colleen watching the match in their locker room. Polly with her. Polly smiles too, glancing to her left briefly.

 

Colleen: “There we go. Aisling getting the win. You’re back. Things are finally going the way they should be. Marissa is not a problem.”

 

Polly: “You can’t be sure about that. Just-“

 

Colleen: “I can be. No contract for her. She’s gone.”

 

Polly nods.

 

Colleen: “Look.”

 

Colleen turns to Polly, holding her by the shoulders.

 

Colleen: “You’re free from her. And we can get back to focusing on the three of us and our goals to get there. You’re safe. Okay.”

 

Polly nods.

 

Colleen: “I’m going to get Aisling’s stuff ready so we can leave a bit early. Take your mind off things.”

 

Colleen gets up and leaves. The camera turns as Polly watches her leave before glancing back to her left, revealing it to be her phone. She then looks at it and grabs it, starting to text someone as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Adam Brock and CHBK face to face backstage.

 

CHBK: “You want to explain that to me?”

 

Brock: “What? I don’t like him. Think he’s a smack in the face to everyone here. I heard some of his comments heading into tonight. Thinking the TV Title is beneath him. The only thing beneath him is the ground when I stepped on him tonight. And that scum is on this roster. Well I gave him a reality check!”

 

CHBK: “After attacking Scott. Now this. And I’m going to have to pick up the pieces.”

 

Brock: “Or maybe you start trimming the fat. Simple as that!”

 

The camera turns as we hear the sound of a man yelling. We see Sal Darius storming over, towel over his shoulders, as Mr. Pander follows him.

 

Darius: “You want to get your old ass kicked! I’ll happily do it. Next time, do it to my face you dinosaur prick!”

 

Brock: “Try it. Come! Throw a punch.”

 

Darius steps over, moving forward as CHBK turns and stops him. Brock keeps tapping his chin as Darius tries to get past. Pander grabs Darius too as officials run over to help CHBK. CHBK backs toward Brock as Darius keeps coming.

 

Darius: “Hide behind everyone. You come at ya boy, here and you can’t handle the heat. I’ll make you scream like the bitch you are.”

 

Brock: “You’ll just fall silent in five seconds when I get started with you and-“

 

We then cut to see Kirsten Scott starting to head over.

 

Scott: “Want a fight. I’m here too, asshole!”

 

Hailey stops Scott as a few officials head over.

 

Brock: “Well I’m here. Come on. Line up and I’ll knock all of your down.”

 

Scott: “Why him? Or are you running?”

 

Brock: “I hate him more than you. He deserves the reality check. You deserve the shove off the pedestal you put yourself on.”

 

Darius: “Oh, I’ll take both of you on-“

 

CHBK: “Enough! Get them all out of here. And you, Brock, you can take some time to think about it. I’m not going to have this turn into a war every time you’re here because you’re waiting to be unleashed. You can do that at home. For thirty days. Now you can choose to leave on your own, or I’ll have security toss your ass out!”

 

Scott: “I’ll happily do it!”

 

Darius: “Pander! Let’s go.”

 

Scott: “Shut the hell up!”

 

Darius: “Couldn’t even beat me yourself! I HAD you!”

 

Brock just watches both.

 

Brock: “Keep that going. In thirty days…I’ll be ready to fight either of you.”

 

Brock backs up and turns and storms off. Scott looks on as Darius snaps at him.

 

Darius: “Yeah! Run like the bitch you are!”

 

CHBK turns to Sal.

 

CHBK: “Get him out of here!”

 

Officials start to remove Scott and Darius from the scene as Breakdown returns to the ring.

 

Lucas Knight vs. A Member of the House of James

 

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

.Infamous.
 
.British.
 
.Legendary.

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

.LUCAS KNIGHT.

 
The crowd's cheers fill the arena as the lights come back on fully to show Lucas Knight standing on the stage looking at the crowd, he wears a black leather jacket with the union jack emblazoned on it. He looks out to the crowd with a smirk and nods. He also holds his trademarked cricket bat.
 
Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, hailing from London, England by way of Santa Monica, California, he is the Alpha King, Lucas Knight!”
 
Just then video of Lucas' career plays out on the tron as the music ramps up even more. Then Lucas begins to walk down towards the ring slapping hands of some fans in the front row aisle's. Once he reach's the bottom, Lucas slides under the bottom rope and quickly scales one corner and looks out to the crowd with another smirk as he now removes his jacket and hangs it over the steep post. He however places the cricket bat in the corner.
 
Knight begins to motion his hands across his waist signalling a title will be there soon enough before he jumps down to the canvas and begins to pull at the top rope and warm up for the match ahead.

 

Sharper: “Lucas Knight got involved in Kimberly Williams’s open invitational. Got involved in the fight backstage between the European Fiery Nation and the Cult of James. But he’s come for war tonight.”

 

Knots: “Not leaving anything to chance. You’re not going to enter into a fight with a cult without some weapon and he’s got that cricket bat!”

 

Sharper: “This is not an underground rules match.”

 

Knots: “Lucas is going to make it one it seems!”

 

The opening of “Blood Eagle” can be heard blaring through the PA system.  The camera will pan through the curtain as the faces of James Evans, Lues, Pain, Mordred, and Harker appear, igniting a negative reaction from the crowd, as they shower them in jeers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The boos intensify as James looks out at the crowd. From the back, follows Pain, Mordred, Harker, and Lues.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, representing the House of James, accompanied by Mordred, Pain, Harker and James Evans, from parts unknown, she is Lues!”

The House of James slowly makes their way to the ring, as images of James winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen, with the rest of the House of James members wreaking havoc in the ring. They reach the ring, surrounding it, before Lues makes her way up the ring steps and James follows. Pain rolls inside from underneath the bottom rope, as Mordred and Harker climb over the top.  Once inside, they all turn and face the crowd who continue to boo. They all stare at the crowd before looking at one another, waiting for the match to begin.

 

Sharper: “And the entire House is here. Lucas Knight is one man.”

 

Knots: “And I still don’t get this. James Evans hates violence and yet clearly condoned what these people did in his name! It earned him an Underground Championship shot!”

 

Sharper: “James winning the Kim Williams Open Invitational. Did nothing except push past Kim and take someone down with a small package to win.”

 

Lucas steps back and grabs his cricket bat. The crowd erupts in cheers as Lues steps up. Harker, Mordred and Pain look at Knight before James steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. Pain then runs at Knight and just goes for a running somersault. Knight moves out of the way and Pain hits the corner and hits the mat as Knight swings and catches Mordred in the ribs before Harker runs at him and nails him with a hard right and then another. Lues grabs the cricket bat and pulls on it as Knight lets go. Lues falls back and Harker grabs Lucas and tackles him up and over the top rope to the floor. Steve Hollinsworth steps down as Harker and Lucas get up.

 

Sharper: “And this is going to turn into a beatdown. The match hasn’t started!”

 

Knots: “Probably what the House of James wants!”

 

Lucas Knight slowly gets up and turns and Lues runs at the ropes and Lucas lunges and hits a European uppercut, causing her to fall back. Lucas turns and Harker tackles him down. He rolls through Mordred walks around the ring and heads over to Lucas. James just watches, hands crossed in front of his chest. Lucas starts to get up and Mordred runs over and clubs him in the back. Lucas falls down. Harker turns as Mordred and him look at one another before both start to stomp away on Lucas as he lies against the ring. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “And Mordred and Harker…these two monsters, stomping away on Lucas Knight.”

 

Knots: “Knight knew he was in for this, and now, he’s just in the beginning.”

 

Sharper: “And Lues…the woman who Lucas is supposed to be facing, moving that cricket bat to the apron.”

 

Knots: “They mat use it against Lucas.”

 

Lucas covers up as the two men keep stomping away on him. Pain drops down to the floor as he joins in as well. Lues stands in the ring looking on. She then points to it, getting Mordred’s attention. Mordred grabs the cricket back and holds it up. Lucas keeps covering up as the crowd looks on, booing. James continues to stand watching before we then see Religious Wright running out from the back, holding the Selena Frost picture-adorned Holy Book over his head. He bolts to the ring as the crowd roars. He then runs right over to James and nails him in the back. James goes down and looks down. Mordred stops and turns as Lues does too. Pain and Harker briefly stop. Religious Wright looks around as Lues then storms over to the ropes. Religious Wright starts to back up, walking around the ring. Mordred storms around, brandishing the cricket bat.

 

Sharper: “Religious Wright getting revenge, and assault James Evans.”

 

Knots: “And the House of James is now focused on him. I hope the power of Selena Frost, I guess, is on your side! You believe, right?”

 

Wright looks around and then turns and runs to the corner of the barricade and goes to climb over, but Mordred runs over and swings the cricket bat, practically spanking Wright in the ass. Wright falls back, yelling in pain. He holds his ass as Lues runs along the apron and jumps off, hitting a violent running front dropkick off the apron and to Wright’s jaw. The crowd ohs. Lues winces and rolls over in pain as Harker turns to Lucas who low blows him. The crowd erupts. Lucas staggers back as Pain who had now climbed to the apron spins around the ringpost and runs at Lucas, but Lucas catches him and turns and throws him side first into the steel steps.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Right in the front of us. My God. That’s steel.”

 

Knots: “And Pain found out what pain is!”

 

The crowd ohs as Pain lands awkwardly and rolls over. Lucas then turns and hits a lunging European uppercut to the jaw of Harker. Harker falls back as Mordred storms around and holds up the cricket bat. He then turns and swings at Lucas. Lucas ducks and spins around and kicks him in the ribs. He nails him again. The cricket bat drops as Lucas then nails him with a hard right and then another. He backs up and goes to run at him, but Mordred grabs him by the throat and spins and throws Lucas back first into the barricade.

 

Sharper: “Lucas fighting back. But Mordred just overtaking him.”

 

Knots: “Fighting on adrenaline, and piss, and vinegar and whatever else he has.”

 

Mordred then grabs Lucas and turns and runs him over and throws him face first into the announce table. Lues rolls into the ring as Pain fights up to his feet. He then climbs up to the apron, holding his arm in pain. He staggers forward as Mordred clubs Lucas once and then again and again. Pain gets up as we then see Kimberly Williams storming out from the back, with Betty White, her gardening shearing glove, on her hand. The crowd roars. Pain then throws himself off the apron and into Lucas. The announce table doesn’t budge. Pain bounces and slides down by the chairs as Sharper and Knots scramble.

 

Sharper: “Good lord. Pain bouncing off our table and Lucas Knight!”

 

Knots: “There’s no order here. This is a mugging and Steve Hollinsworth is all on his own!”

 

Sharper: “And here comes the Underground Champion! Kimberly Williams!”

 

Knots: “And she’s not alone! Betty White!”

 

Sharper: “Betty White? She’s dead!”

 

Knots: “No! Her hand!”

 

Lucas rolls off the table as Pain rolls over in pain. Mordred grabs him as we see Harker staggering around as Wright, holds his jaw and ass in pain. James turns and sees Kim heading over to him. She then looks at him.

 

Kim: “Hey! You want chaos! I’m here!”

 

Kim then lunges at James as James grabs Kim’s arm, preventing her from getting a shot in. The crowd erupts as Kim wiggles her fingers just inches away from James’s face. Kim keeps trying to attack and Harker runs around and James throws Kim at him, but Harker knees her in the ribs. He grabs Kim and goes to throw her into the steel steps. Kim hops over. Harker then moves forward as Wright grabs his leg and Harker turns back. James then walks over and stomps Wright in the back of the head hard. Harker turns as Kim then jumps over the steel steps and takes Harker down. Mordred runs Lucas to the ring, but Lucas stops himself and elbows Mordred in the ribs and then hits a European uppercut. Lucas rolls in to the ring and Lues turns and drills him with the Strike First. Lucas falls over and down to his hands and knees out of it. Lues just smiles.

 

Sharper: “Lues just caught Lucas Knight with that vicious kick.”

 

Knots: “He was focusing on Mordred and Pain and Lues was in the ring, just waiting! Took his head off.”

 

Lues smiles as she then grabs Lucas, dragging him up to his knees before hooking his head. Hollinsworth is now focused on James, Harker and Kim as Lues hits the Antidote on Lucas. James backs away from Kim and Harker as Kim turns and starts to drive the Betty White claw into Harker’s head. The crowd roars. Pain staggers around and heads around as James focuses on the ring. Lues goes for the pin as Hollinsworth keeps trying to stop Kim. James then enters and plainly counts.

 

Sharper: “Lues on top of Lucas Knight.”

 

Knots: “Hollinsworth is trying to stop a maiming!”

 

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James then turns to Mordred, who winces and heads over and grabs the timekeeper, threatening him. The timekeeper then rings the bell. Kim turns and stops as does the official. James then looks at Lucas and shakes his head. Kim turns and rolls into the ring. James motions to Lues. Lues runs at Kim as she gets up and Kim then ducks a violently clothesline attempt before cracking her with the Morrigan’s Wrath. James calmly exits the ring. Pain stands on the apron. James then walks around and snaps his fingers. Pain slowly drops down to the floor. Lues grimaces in pain, slowly rolling out of the ring, holding her jaw. Kim just looks at the House of James, confused as Mordred joins James.

 

Sharper: “James counted the fall. No official match started.”

 

Knots: “Lues just took that superkick.”

 

Sharper: “And James made a motion and everyone is leaving. Lues even trying to recover from that kick.”

 

Knots: “Kim was ready to keep fighting!”

 

James slowly calmly heads to the back. Lues stumbles forward and Mordred then holds her up as they head to the back. Pain and Harker follow. Wright is shown, in the fetal position, peaking up to make sure it’s safe. Kim throws her arms in the air as Lucas Knight remains down, in pain. The crowd boos as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Gigi Steward and Katie Steward talking backstage. TJ Johnson is with them.

 

Katie: “Okay, Gigi. I need to ask again. You were so big on jumping into the Invitational. Not my cup of tea, but I would have been there. TJ definitely.”

 

Gigi: “Katie. Please. I’ve been avoiding this for a reason. I just…I’m disappointed in myself. I ran before I walked. I dove headfirst and-“

 

Katie: “You’re a Steward. It’s what we do. And-“

 

Gigi looks behind TJ and Katie as we see James Evans storm past the three. Mordred, Lues, Pain and Harker follow. Harker glances at Gigi as they walk past. Gigi shakes her head to refocus and looks at Katie and TJ.

 

Gigi: “Look. Just don’t worry about it. I’m going in a different direction…and if that means more tags with you. I’ll help you. You help me. Just let’s forget the invitational, okay?”

 

Gigi turns and heads past Katie and TJ.

 

Katie: “Okay…”

 

Katie glances at TJ before turning to TJ as the scene cuts away.

 

The scene cuts to the middle of the ring where SCW interviewer, Jessica Winters, stands.

 

Winters: “Fans…please welcome at this time, the SCW United States Champion…Deanna Frost!”

 

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the camera turns to the entrance way. The chords of "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena, as bright, fall leaves seem to blow and fly on the LED screens on and around the ramp. Deanna Frost doesn’t run out from the back but instead steps out from the back, the SCW United States Championship over her shoulder. She looks out at the crowd as the cameras catch some fans excitedly watching Deanna, and others booing her. Deanna then heads to the ring, walking down the rampway.

 

Sharper: “Deanna Frost getting the mixed reactions we’ve seen typical of her and Selena.”

 

Knots: “More Selena, than her, but sometimes fans have painted them with the same brush.”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Deanna coming off a triple threat match victory, one that saw Kirsten Scott losing in part because Adam Brock got involved. And I bring this up only because one would assume Deanna is unhappy about that.”

 

Knots: “And we’ve not really heard anything about it!”

 

Deanna Frost walks over to the ring and then up the steel steps and along the apron. She wipes her feet and steps into the ring. She looks at Jessica Winters before stepping forward. She walks over and straightens her US Championship. She then looks around as the music fades out, only enhancing the mixed reaction from the Raleigh crowd.

 

Winters: “Deanna, thank you for joining me.”

 

The crowd gives a bit more of a mixed reaction. Deanna just scans the crowd.

 

Winters: “Now, Deanna, I know you hate this question right now, but I feel obliged to ask…How is your wife, Selena, doing?”

 

The crowd boos loudly. Winters and Frost both look around.

 

Winters: “When can we expect her back?”

 

Deanna listens to the continued booing as Deanna turns to Jessica, taking in the boos for a few moments longer.

 

Deanna: “I don’t know when…”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Deanna: “And she’s doing fine.”

 

The crowd boos a bit to that. Deanna shakes her head.

 

Deanna: “And Jessica, before you continue, I feel I need to say something…”

 

Deanna pauses for a moment as the crowd starts to move into a more mixed reaction.

 

Deanna: “I know you’re a friend, so I understand it from you. But to everyone else, to the crew members, to CHBK, to other officials and even the fans…I can’t speak for my wife. Only she can. And trust me, she’ll have some things to say. She has to after how she’s been treated….but I don’t know. I come alone to arenas. I do my own thing. And I am my own person.”

 

Winters: “To that end, Deanna…”

 

The crowd continues to react as they have been.

 

Winters: “This brings me to Apocalypse. You defeated The One Kirsten Scott and Kelsai Adamson, but it was not without controversy. Wolfsbane Adam Brock-“

 

The crowd roars.

 

Winters: “He came down to the ring and got involved, effectively taking Scott out of the match. Now, Selena-“

 

Deanna: “Sorry to interrupt, but Jessica, I am not Selena.”

 

Deanna sighs.

 

Deanna: “Selena has her definition of integrity. I support it. But while I support it, I also support karma. And simply put, Kirsten Scott had a fresh helping of karma take her out of that match. Am I happy that Brock got involved? No! Any competitor wouldn’t. But I’m not going to stand here and say that Brock should’ve stayed in the back when Scott came out and got involved in Adamson and Owens’s tag turmoil appearance. When she’s shown she has some warped idea of present and future? When broke my arm a year ago because I was somehow in her way. Sometimes what goes around, comes around. And I have no problem when karma rears its head and ensures some justice!”

 

The crowd looks on, the mixed reaction continuing.

 

Deanna: “And while I am still the US Champion, I’m going to focus on what I control and that’s the effort I put into every match. Kelsai Adamson didn’t stop competing. Maybe that was by design. Regardless, I made sure she was not going to come out champion. And I even…hit the Checkmate. First time now legal…and maybe that’s a good way to look at all of this. Turning a page. Selena, when she returns-“

 

The crowd boos loudly.

 

Deanna: “I will STILL be by her side, but I stand alone now and carving MY own path.”

 

Deanna then looks forward.

 

Deanna: “And that’s why I came out here. I knew I’d be asked about Selena, Jessica. I knew you’d ask me about Apocalypse. But I’m focused on what’s next…And that’s Under Attack. An event I know very well and an event…that last year…well, I already mentioned it. I had my arm broken by Kirsten Scott.”

 

Deanna shrugs.

 

Deanna: “Well I’m not running from it. And this year, I want to be in it. And this year…I want to put my US Championship on the line in it!”

 

The crowd erupts. Deanna looks at the crowd.

 

Deanna: “To all of you who hate me because of my last name or who I’m married to or because you just don’t like me…you can cheer for me to get injured again! But for those who see me as someone like them, someone with a dream, someone who just is trying to find their place in their trade…then you can cheer for me. But SCW…CHBK…Fine me five challengers. Find me five people who can try and dethrone me. And I’ll show you what I stand for…and that’s doing what I can in this ring…and the Chamber structure! CHECKMATE SCW!”

 

Deanna steps back and turns to the crowd, throwing her US Championship up in the air.

 

Winters: “Your US Champion, Deanna Frost, fans!”

 

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as “People Like Us” starts to play throughout the arena.

 

Knots: “You listening, CHBK?”

 

Sharper: “Deanna throwing her own gauntlet. Wanting the Chamber. Wanting to get five people who want to take the US Championship from her.”

 

Knots: “Why not? But hey, don’t complain if you don’t get it done.”

 

Sharper: “I don’t see Deanna as someone who complains.”

 

Knots: “She had some issues earlier this year.”

 

Sharper: “And things aren’t the same as they were, for her, for SCW, for any of us, six months ago.”

 

Backstage, Asher Hayes walks over to one of the catering tables, grabbing a bottle of water from the table. He then turns as we see Carrie Lovejoy smirking and walking over to him and grabbing him by the arm and spinning him around. Hayes turns and looks at her and smirks.

 

Hayes: “Of course…”

 

Lovejoy: “Oh, I just wanted to see your face. I mean, we could’ve been a team. I could’ve gotten you not just here, but actually holding that belt. I thought about coming out at Apocalypse, but then…you’d never learn.”

 

Hayes: “I don’t need you to get there. What have you done in this sport? That’s right, nothing.”

 

Lovejoy: “And I’ve won the same amount of World Titles as you. And I have the same goal. Just…well…”

 

Hayes: “And how’d that work with Adam? Or Simon? I mean, you clearly went down the list…”

 

Lovejoy: “You wish I had gone down another way.”

 

Hayes: “Happily with someone. Sorry…you won’t get to enjoy it. But good to know that’s all this was. Maybe Gavin Taylor will be desperate enough? Or Amy? Heard her and Simon finally went. She was one to sleep around, or so I heard.”

 

Hayes turns and heads off. Lovejoy just scoffs as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Bree Lancaster vs. Amelia Blythe

 

The lights dim slightly as a male voice speaks:

“When's the last time you were afraid?”
“I haven't been afraid a day in my life.”

The music and chorus of Shinedown's “Dead Don't Die” kicks in, with white strobe lights flashing in time. Bree Lancaster runs out from the curtain, arms spread wide, hands facing up, and a smile on her face.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a twenty minute time limit! First, on her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana, she is Bree Lancaster!”

{The dead don't die, the heart still beats
Head held high, I haunt these streets
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die}

Bree makes her way down the ramp, confidence in her step as she speaks to a fan or two on the way.

{Knock me down six feet deep
One more round, no reprieve
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die}

Bree sprints up the ring steps, quickly wipes her feet on the apron then steps through the ropes. She does a spin in the center of the ring, arms spread out like before, drawing cheers. She then heads to her corner as the music fades and the lights return to normal.

 

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster took the fall in the lucha-libre contendership tag match. Blythe got the pin, taking advantage of the entrance rules.”

 

Knots: “Found her moment and took it, rolling Lancaster up. So a bit of a chance for Bree to just get one over Blythe, but Light in the Darkness have their tickets punched. They have Dark Fantasy at Under Attack!”

 

“No. 14 Moonlight Sonata” by Beethoven begins playing as the lights dim a bit. Slowly, Amelia Blythe makes her way onto the stage, putting herself front and center as she folds her hands in front of her, looking like a proper young lady as she looks somewhat solemnly down towards the ring. After a moment of this, the Beethoven piece begins to fade and seamlessly transitions into “Victorious” by Skillet, and as it does La Pequeña Luz skips out from behind Amelia and stands beside her, giving her a pep talk before planting a quick kiss on her cheek which brings a smile to Amelia’s face. The two proceed to lock hands before heading down to the ring,

 

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Oxford, England, accompanied by La Pequena Luz, she is Amelia Blythe!”

 

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

 

Sharper: “Amelia Blythe looking to impress here again. She’s taken on some of the best in singles action. We’ll see what she can do here. Light in the Darkness very good at taking matches at a time.”

 

Knots: “Can you afford to do that when Ravyn Taylor is your potential opponent soon? No matter what Lexy and Syren are doing, you have Ravyn. You have her there!”

 

The bell sounds as Blythe and Lancaster look at one another. They step up and both have their hands up. They lock up in the middle of the ring with a collar and elbow tie-up. They push back on one another before Blythe turns into a side headlock. Lancaster holds on and reaches around before Blythe drops her down with a headlock takedown.

 

1!

 

Lancaster rolls her shoulder up and turns and starts to reach around. Blythe lets go and spins around to the left arm, grabbing it. Lancaster rolls forward and Blythe keeps hold. Lancaster nips up and Blythe then wrenches the arm. Lancaster winces and moves forward. She falls to a knee briefly before then getting up and somersaulting forward and then nipping up and then ducking under the arm and spinning around into a side headlock of her own.

 

Sharper: “We should see a treat here. Both Lancaster and Blythe are known for their technical skill.”

 

Knots: “At the same time, you know where Bree is going to aim for. That leg. Blythe already going for the arm.”

 

Lancaster pulls back as Blythe reaches around and gets her to the ropes. She fires Bree off. Bree bounces off and Blythe steps only for Lancaster to shoulder her down. Lancaster runs into the ropes and Blythe drops down. Lancaster hops over. Blythe gets up and Lancaster stops and grabs her and takes her over with a headlock takedown.

 

1!

 

Blythe rolls Bree over into a pin.

 

1!

 

Bree rolls back into a pin onto Blythe.

 

1!

 

Blythe rolls to her stomach. Bree starts to pull her up. They get up to their feet and Blythe pulls Bree into the ropes before then going to fire her forward. Bree holds on, but Blythe drops a leg and rolls her down into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree lets go and rolls off. She starts to get up and Blythe wrenches the arm and then snapmares her over before standing over her, folding over her arm. Bree winces and sits up. Blythe then pulls her up before pulling her arm around and into a hammerlock. She pulls up as Bree reaches around.

 

Sharper: “Back and forth here. Full on feel out process. Something not afforded at Apocalypse.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, because everyone was looking to get the angle to get in and everyone went for it hard. Fast-paced then. Slower here.”

 

Bree then grabs the head of Blythe and jumps up before dropping down and snapping Blythe forward with a snapmare. Both get up and Blythe swings, but Bree ducks under, hooking her arms and taking her over with a backslide.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blythe kicks out. Both get up and Bree scoops her up and slams her down. Blythe gets back up and Bree forearms her in the jaw. She whips Blythe across the ring. Blythe bounces off and Bree swings. Blythe ducks under and spins around, locking in a waistlock. She sets up for a German suplex, but Bree blocks it and elbows her in the jaw once and then again before dropping down and hooking her legs under Blythe’s arms, rolling forward, rolling her up into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blythe kicks out. Both get up and Bree kicks her in the ribs. She whips Blythe into the corner. Bree runs after and shoulders Blythe in the ribs.

 

Sharper: “And hard spear into the corner. Bree using that shoulder to drive some air out.”

 

Knots: “And turning this around a bit changing the style. Just throwing herself at Blythe.”

 

Bree backs up and whips Blythe across the ring. Bree runs after and Blythe jumps up and goes to float over. Bree catches her before turning and then throwing her down, stomach first to the mat. Bree rolls her over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blythe kicks out. Both get up and Bree kicks Blythe in her left knee. She staggers back to the ropes. Bree kicks her again. She then grabs Blythe by the leg and pulls her out. She then hoists her up for a kneebreaker, but Blythe counters with a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree kicks out. Both get up and turns to Blythe who catches her left arm and hits an armbreaker DDT.

 

Sharper: “Bree going for the leg, as we predicted.”

 

Knots: “Blythe going to the arm. And that’s the thing – you can predict it. You still have to stop it when it happens!”

 

Bree rolls away, holding her arm. She starts to get up and turns to Blythe who kicks her in the ribs and hits a snap suplex. Bree winces and starts to get up and Blythe grabs her from behind and pulls back on her left arm, locking in a hammerlock before hitting a hammerlock back suplex. Bree winces and Blythe hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree pushes her off. She turns and starts to get up and Blythe grabs her left arm and wrenches it again. She pulls her in and goes for another armbreaker DDT, but Bree pushes her back into the corner. She rears back and shoulders her again. She turns back, wincing a bit and Blythe then runs out and Bree suddenly hits a back elbow. Blythe stumbles back. She turns and heads back to Bree, but Bree then dropkicks her in the left knee. Blythe falls to the mat. She starts to get up and Bree grabs her and hoists her up and hits a kneebreaker before throwing her back with a back suplex. Bree turns, shaking out her arm.

 

Sharper: “And Bree throwing Blythe back but not before retargeting the leg.”

 

Knots: “And shaking out the arm. So you know that arms’ starting to hurt like a mother.”

 

Sharper: “Bree however refocusing.”

 

Blythe rolls over and starts to get up and Bree waits before Blythe turns and Bree hits the BOGO. Blythe falls to the ropes. Bree then grabs her leg and spins her out with the Twisted Ambition. Blythe yells in pain. Bree rolls through first for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Blythe gets her shoulder up. Bree rolls back to the legs and pulls up her left leg. Blythe kicks at her though and Bree loses her grip, Blythe getting a kick to the hand. She turns around and heads to Blythe who cuffs her with a European uppercut. Bree is stunned and Blythe grabs her head and arm and spins her around into an armtrap neckbreaker. Bree winces in pain and rolls to her stomach. Blythe then grabs her and pulls her arm by the arm and neck. She locks in a crossface chickenwing. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Blythe going for the chickenwing!”

 

Knots: “She had her down, but maybe this was just because she wanted an easier way to lock it in. I don’t know!”

 

Sharper: “But now, Bree trying to stay upright, while Blythe is trying to take her down.”

 

Bree staggers as Blythe keeps pulling back. Bree tries to reach out with her free arm, but struggles. Blythe tries to drag her back, but Bree keeps trying to scissor Blythe’s leg too and the two staggers before both go down through the ropes to the floor. The crowd ohs. (1) Blythe rolls over as Bree grabs her shoulder in pain. (2) Blythe crawls to the barricade and works her way back up to her feet. (3) Bree starts to get up and Blythe hits another European uppercut. (4) She rolls Bree into the ring. Blythe rolls after. Bree slowly gets up and Blythe grabs her arm and wrenches it. She then pulls her in and goes for a fireman’s carry but Bree lands on her feet and turns, hitting a superkick to the side of Blythe’s head. Blythe falls back as Bree falls to the ropes.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Variation of Priceless. Not the shoulder blades, but the cheek!”

 

Knots: “All that matters is Blythe is down. She went down and hard. Bree needed that as Blythe was looking to see how to unscrew her arm from its socket!”

 

Bree then turns as Blythe staggers forward. Bree then runs at her. Blythe ducks, but Bree uses this to stop and turn and jumps up for the Rectifier, but Blythe falls back, stopping the move, but both roll through, grabbing the other and moving into a dual cradle. Both keep their opponent’s shoulders down as they fight.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Blythe and Bree both kick out and turn. Luz looks on. The crowd buzzes, some boo. The bell sounds.

 

Sharper: “Who got it? Blythe countered the Rectifier. Bree had her.”

 

Knots: “Were they both down?!”

 

The official turns to Jason Phillips, explaining. Bree and Amelia look at one another.

 

Phillips: “Fans, the referee for this match has counted both competitors shoulders to the mat. As a result, this match is a draw!”

 

Bree looks down and shakes her head as Blythe shrugs too. She extends her arm. Bree looks at her and they shake hands.

 

Sharper: “Not the result each wanted.”

 

Knots: “Blythe stepping up and managing to at least get a draw out of Bree. After Taking Hold of the Flame. But Bree I think wanted the win. Blythe I know did too.”

 

Sharper: “Bree wanted that win, but a hard fought match. And you’re seeing how the level of competition across the board is just getting better and better.”

 

Bree rolls out of the ring. Datura heads down from the back and joins Bree. Blythe rolls to the floor, joining Luz as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Twisted & Sadistic vs. Holly Adams & ???

 

The opening riff to “Best of Both Worlds” by Van Halen begins to play. Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan emerge from behind the curtain simultaneously. The fans cheer while Glory goes from one end of the stage to the other, playing to the crowd and getting them into it. Lohan, meanwhile, continues her march to the ring.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, they are the team of Brittany Lohan and Glory Braddock, Twisted & Sadistic!”

“Something reached out and touched me
Now I know all I want
I want the best of both worlds
And honey I know what it's worth
If we could have the best of both worlds
We'd have Heaven right here on Earth”

Braddock springs towards the ring, catching up with Lohan in time to slide in just barely ahead of her underneath the bottom rope. Lohan enters the ring the traditional way. Brittany remains stoic in the center of the ring while Glory again plays to the crowd, going to each of the four corners and raising her arms high in the air, drawing cheers from the fans. Braddock then rejoins Lohan in the center of the ring as the music dies down.

 

Sharper: “Glory and Brittany hoped to be standing here as the number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Instead, Light in the Darkness were able to take it. The chaos of the lucha-libre style match ended up being something that ran against what Glory and Brittany wanted.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but now, they have a bigger challenge. The challenge of positivity. The challenge of Brittany’s old boss-“

 

Sharper: “Don’t you start!”

 

Knots: “What?! It’s true! Brittany couldn’t hack it for Holly. And that’s why she ran to Glory. Holly told me herself!”

 

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

 

IT'S EXPENSIVE TO BE ME-EH-EH-EH!!

LOOKIN' THIS GOOD DON'T COME FOR FREE-EH-EH-EH!!!

 

The intro from "W Face," by Kumi Koda quickly fades out as "XXPENSIVE," By Erika Jayne kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. “Holly Adams” steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp. Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks out with her. The crowd boos as “Holly Adams”, a man with an iPad with Holly broadcasting to it.  

 

Sharper: “Oh give me a break!”

 

Knots: “Ha! Holly is so confident! Come on! For dominance!”

 

Sharper: “Not even coming out here to team with Alex Desoubrais Jr.”

 

Knots: “Alex Jr. is making sure to get the most of this mentorship. Attacking Xander a few weeks ago. Facing Xander at Apocalypse. And now tonight, teaming with Holly. Oh! And the turmoil!”

 

Sharper: “Yeah. He’s getting great mentorship in how to be a crash-test dummy!”

 

“Holly” and Alex Jr. head down to the ring as Brittany Lohan looks on, shaking her head.

 

Phillips: “Their opponents, representing the Holly Adams Brand, they are the team of Holly Adams and Alex Desoubrais Jr.!”

 

The crowd boos as “Holly” reaches the ring. She climbs onto the apron. Alex Desoubrais Jr. climbs up too and “Holly” turns to him. Holly points at Alex Jr. saying things to him. He nods and steps into the ring. “Holly” however walks around the ring, moving to her corner. Alex Jr. glances back as Brittany looks across, annoyed. Glory tells her to get back as Brittany exits the ring.

 

Sharper: “Brittany Lohan was ready to go. Glory recognizing that Lohan was ready to rip and tear.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and probably cost them the match. Alex Jr. – tag specialist. Holly, so convinced in victory, that she’s here through her technology!”

 

The bell sounds. Glory looks at Alex Jr. as the two circle the rnig. Alex steps up and Glory kicks him in the ribs. The crowd roars as Glory grabs Alex Jr. in the head and runs him over to the neutral corner, driving him into the top turnbuckle headfirst. Alex turns and Glory kicks him in the ribs before chopping him. The crowd woos. She kicks him again and chops him again. More woos. She then grabs him and goes to whip him across. Alex Jr. is sent across and bounces out and Glory runs at him and hits a running clothesline. Alex Jr. hits the mat. We can hear Holly sighing on her iPad. Alex Jr. rolls over and gets up and Glory grabs him and hits a snap suplex. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Alex Jr. kicks out. He rolls over and Glory grabs him and pulls him up. She then drags him over to Lohan. Lohan tags in.

 

Sharper: “And looks like Glory gave Lohan some time to either calm down or get more riled up.”

 

Knots: “Come on Alex! Start fighting!”

 

Glory holds Alex Jr. as Brittany enters and immediately headbutts him. Alex goes down. She steps forward as Glory exits. Brittany grabs Alex by the head and pulls him up again and headbutts him again. He falls back and moves to the corner. He starts to pull himself up as Brittany storms over to him and grabs him, but Alex reaches up and thumbs her eye. The crowd ohs as Lohan turns, wincing and holding her eye in pain. Alex steps up and rakes her eyes again. Brittany stumbles back as the crowd boos. Alex then tags in “Holly.” “Holly” enters and runs over and nails Brittany with a running jumping tackle.

 

Sharper: “And this stand-in for Holly coming in and taking Lohan down.”

 

Knots: “It’s smart. Brittany can only see movement and Alex took away her ability to see.”

 

Sharper: “And after Apocalypse where someone also aligned with Holly just got involved, and now this…”

 

Knots: “Hey! She wants to challenge for the Tag Titles. She’s just saying how ridiculous it is. She’s already there!”

 

Sharper: “She wants every title…”

 

“Holly” gets up and stomps Lohan in the shoulder and then the face and then the chest. Holly berates Lohan through the iPad with each blow. Lohan rolls over and to her stomach as “Holly” gets a few more stomps in before the official tells him to get back. They do. Lohan starts to get up and “Holly” runs into the ropes, bouncing off and spins through to go for the Hostile Makeover, but Lohan lifts “Holly” up onto her shoulders and then throws them forward and stomach and chest first into the mat. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “And Lohan throwing this stand in down.”

 

Knots: “Watch the iPad! Holly needs to be involved!”

 

“Holly” rolls over in pain and moves to their knees. “Holly” looks up at Lohan as Lohan grabs the iPad and pulls it off of “Holly.” Holly yells at Lohan through the screen only for Lohan to then turn and throw the iPad violently down to the floor, causing it to smash into the ground, hitting the mats and bouncing.

 

Knots: “Oh no! We need to get those reinforced!”

 

Sharper: “Goodbye Holly!”

 

The crowd cheers. “Holly” looks around and just then, Alex Desoubrais Jr. springboards to the top rope and hits a missile dropkick to Lohan. Lohan goes down hard. “Holly” dives onto Lohan’s back and hammers away with repeated right hands to the back of the head. Alex Jr. exits as Glory goes to enter. The official tells her to get back. She does, exiting, while quite annoyed. “Holly” gets a few more shots in as Lohan starts to get up with “Holly” on her back. “Holly” looks around and then jumps off and runs into the ropes. They tag in Alex Jr. and turn only for Lohan to lift them up in a press slam and turn before throwing “Holly” over the top rope to the floor. As she does this, Glory, who tries to get Lohan’s attention, gets waylaid by Alex Jr. who runs over and nails her with a forearm shot. Lohan turns and Alex Jr. ducks a clothesline before hitting a backflip kick to Lohan’s head. He goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Lohan kicks out. Alex Jr. rolls off.

 

Sharper: “Alex Jr. trying to steal this! Lohan kicks out!”

 

Knots: “Alex! Run!”

 

Alex Jr. gets up and runs into the ropes, but bounces off and right into Lohan who gets up and scoops him up and hits a violent tilt-a-whirl slam. The crowd ohs. Lohan then turns to Glory who runs at “Holly” hits a running flipping variation of the Prankster’s Paradise on the floor. The crowd roars. Glory gets up and turns, hopping onto the apron. Lohan tags her in. Glory starts to climb to the top rope as Lohan grabs Alex Desoubrais Jr. by the head. She then spins him around and hoists him up over her head, setting up for a Vertebreaker. The crowd cheers as Glory gets to the top rope. The official counts. Glory jumps off and they hit Hell on Earth on Alex Desoubrais Jr. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Hell on Earth!”

 

Knots: “Oh God!”

 

Sharper: “Exactly what Alex Desoubrais Jr. just faced!”

 

Lohan rolls away as Glory turns and covers Alex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars as the bell sounds. Glory rolls off.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winner, via pinfall, Twisted & Sadistic!”

 

Sharper: “And Twisted & Sadistic victorious and emphatically!”

 

Knots: “See! Holly taken out…and they lose morale! How dare Lohan do that?! How dare she use the only thing that would ensure victory!”

 

Lohan looks around as Glory turns and raises her arm. The crowd cheers as Glory and Brittany look down at Alex Desoubrais Jr. Lohan shakes her head as she walks over to the ropes. She exits the ring and Glory walks over and does the same. They start to head to the back, the crowd cheering them as their music plays. They get about halfway up the rampway when the music changes before a long church bell rings, once- twice- a third time as the crowd explodes. The lights go out as Xander’s voice echoes out over the sound system, increasing the intensity of the crowd’s roar.

 

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

 

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

 

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

 

Xander Valentine walks out from the back, flanked by Artemis and Trinity Valentine. Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan stop and look at Xander. Xander looks at them and then walks past them, as Artemis and Trinity follow.

 

Sharper: “Oh my God! After Apocalypse…after the Brand attacked Artemis. Attacked Trinity.”

 

Knots: “Alex! Run! This time away!”

 

Xander Valentine storms to the ring as Artemis and Trinity head to the ring. The crowd roars. Xander pulls himself up onto the apron as Artemis reaches underneath and pulls out a table. Trinity does the same. The crowd cheers some more. Artemis and Trinity both unfold their tables, Artemis placing hers next to the ring while Trinity’s is placed on top. Alex Jr. looks up and starts to slide back to the ropes. Xander enters the ring and heads toward him. Alex Jr. then rolls to the floor. He winces and grabs “Holly” and lifts them up and rolls them into the ring. He then collapses, the adrenaline wearing off from the fear. Xander looks down at Alex Jr. before turning to the fake Holly. Xander grabs them by the mask they’re wearing and drags them over to the corner. Alex Jr. looks on as Trinity and Artemis finish building their table tower.

 

Sharper: “Xander…he’s has a thirst for blood. Dragging the fake Holly to the corner.”

 

Knots: “Alex Jr….what the hell are you doing?! That’s the representative of Holly-dom!”

 

Sharper: “May not be for much longer!”

 

Xander drags “Holly” up and then hoists them up and places them on the top turnbuckle. The crowd erupts some more. Xander then turns and climbs up to the middle rope and then to the top rope. He looks at Trinity and Artemis and then to the tables. The crowd roars as Xander then double underhooks “Holly” The crowd roars some more as Xander hoists “Holly” up and then turns, jumping off and throwing “Holly” through the two tables to the floor with the Martial Bane!

 

Sharper: “Xander! Xander with the Martial Bane! The move he retired after injuring Regan Street!”

 

Knots: “He takes another one!”

 

Sharper: “Xander Valentine…that fake Holly in a heap! Not moving!”

 

The crowd cheers loudly as Xander looks down at “Holly.” Alex manages to fight to his feet and staggers to the barricade. Alex Desoubrais Jr. then climbs over, starting to flee from the ring. Trinity, Artemis and Xander look at the fake of “Holly” as “Soul on Fire” plays throughout the arena again. Xander then looks around as the crowd continues to cheer.

 

We cut to ringside as Xander joins Trinity and Artemis. The three start to head to the back.

 

Sharper: “Twisted & Sadistic with a big win. And one of Holly’s followers finding out there needs to be hazard pay!”

 

Knots: “Jumped from behind! At least Alex heard me!”

 

Sharper: “Yeah, he heard you…he just finally decided to consider self-reliance!”

 

Knots: “Hey! Same thing! Holly had to help him with that.”

 

Sharper: “Give me a break-“

A malevolent symphony of dread that sent icy tendrils of fear down the spines of those in attendance. The screens above the ring flickered to life, revealing an eerie and pitch-black chamber, concealed deep within the abyss of darkness.

 

Knots: “Again?!”


“You didn’t think my message was only for them," The Enigma's voice paused, lingering like a curse in the air. As he speaks, the camera reveals nothing but the enigmatic chamber, a void where nightmares were born, a room enshrouded in shadows and malevolence.The Enigma's words hang in the air like a chilling prophecy, a declaration that sends a shiver down the spine of everyone within the arena. As he speaks, the screens above the ring displayed a haunting tableau. The arena's lights dim, casting eerie shadows that danced across the faces of the audience, and a cold mist began to drift across the stage.

“I have one for SCW…” The Enigma's voice, low and foreboding, seeming to echo from the depths of the abyss, “consider this a message: your beloved realm of wrestling is no longer a sanctuary; it has become my playground.” The camera pans across the audience, capturing their expressions. Many in the crowd exchange nervous glances, uncertainty etched on their faces.

The arena's atmosphere grows heavier as The Enigma continues. The camera shifts to various angles within the arena, focusing on the audience. Their faces were filled with a mix of fascination, fear, and curiosity, knowing that they were now enigmatically entangled in the web of the enigma. Their sanctuary has been transformed into a mysterious theater of suffering and torment.

“The suffering and torment that will unfold here will be my masterpiece,” The Enigma declares, his dark laughter resonating through the arena. The camera remains on the audience, capturing their reactions but revealing nothing about the nature of the suffering and torment. The sense of dread deepens, and the audience realizing they had become unwilling participants in The Enigma's enigmatic plan.

The crowd remains in paralyzed silence, grappling with the horrific message they've just witnessed. Suddenly, the arena's lights dim further, and the screens go dark. For a moment, the fans are left with nothing but the haunting echoes of The Enigma's words.

Then, in the center of the ring, a single spotlight flickers to life, casting an eerie glow. Emerging from the shadows, a masked face appears, illuminated by the dim light. It's The Enigma, his enigmatic mask gazing out at the audience, a visage of unfathomable mystery.

 

Sharper: “My God…”

The face of The Enigma looms large in the darkness, an embodiment of dread and enigma. The fans are left with a chilling and unshakable sense of dread, like a shadow that lingers long after the lights have dimmed. The Enigma has made his presence known, and his influence within SCW promises to be a haunting and malevolent force for the foreseeable future.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Amelia Blythe hugging her fiancé.

 

Blythe: “I’m going to, finally, take that shower. Then we can enjoy the main event.”

 

Luz: “Of course. Take your time.”

 

Blythe nods and smiles and heads off into the shower. A few moments pass before we hear the shower turn on. Luz sits down on her bench before she then hears the door open and looks up. She then stands up.

 

Luz: “What are you doing here?”

 

Ravyn Taylor walks over to her. The crowd boos.

 

Ravyn: “Luz, right?”

 

Luz: “Please don’t play dumb. I know of your reputation.”

 

Ravyn: “Sorry. We’ve had limited interaction. And well, my attention has been elsewhere.”

 

Luz looks at her with suspicion.

 

Ravyn: “No. not Ace. In fact, in some way, I’m glad this all happened.”

 

Luz: “It’s your partner-“

 

Ravyn: “Zoe was always my true partner. But we had drifted apart. And now…it’s an opportunity. To see if we can still work together. To…well, be together.”

 

Ravyn sits down next to Luz. Luz slides away, adding distance between the two.

 

Ravyn: “You and Amelia, engaged. It’s wonderful.”

 

Luz: “You don’t care.”

 

Ravyn: “I may have a reputation but it does not mean I’m not human. Zoe and I were that close. Inseparable. Even having challenges we faced together inside and outside of the ring.”

 

Luz looks down briefly before clearly trying to refocus.

 

Ravyn: “Eventually, the pressure of it all…we were so good in the ring together. Record-setting. But…separately we both had goals. Amelia was TV champ. You tried for the Underground Title.”

 

Ravyn shakes her head.

 

Ravyn: “Just when you’re each other’s entire worlds, personal and professional…it’s hard to keep it together-“

 

Luz: “Amelia and I are not you and Zoe. I mean Syren.”

 

Ravyn: “Maybe not me. But I see a lot of Zoe in Amelia. What I’ve seen, of course. I could be wrong. Just…sorry. I’ve been just trying to enjoy this time where we’re working together. It could be all over. Even when we face you at Under Attack.”

 

Ravyn leans back and sighs.

 

Ravyn: “Sorry. Just…the last couple of years have been hard and Zoe and I haven’t always had a good relationship. I would hate for you and Amelia to fall into that trap.”

 

Ravyn gets up.

 

Ravyn: “Sorry…enjoy the Adrenaline Title match. I plan to.”

 

Ravyn walks off as Luz watches Ravyn leave and then looks around before Breakdown cuts to the ring.

 

“The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe vs. Sarah Wolf

 

The opening riff of “Wolf Within” hits the speakers and once the lyrics kick in Cassie Wolfe emerges from the back excited to start the match, with her hands on her leather jacket’s sides the rookie wrestler turns her back to the crowd.

Phillips: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Greenock, South Australia and now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, “The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe!

When her name is announced Cassie spins around flashing the metal horns sign with her left hand and clapping fans hands with the other, when she reaches the ring Cassie jumps onto the apron before giving her hair a full flip and removing her jacket to give to a stagehand, she then jumps over the top rope and into the ring, rolling to her knees and basking in the moment.

Just then, Sarah Wolf slides into the ring and clubs Cassie in the back of the head. The crowd begins to boo as Sarah gets to her feet and stomps on Cassie before turning away, rubbing her eyes.

Sharper: “Sarah Wolf attacking Cassie from behind. But look at her eyes.”

The ref is shown checking on Cassie, before the cameras show Sarah Wolf, her eyes bloodshot, a grimace on her face.

Knots: “She’s clearly feeling the effects of whatever mist Alexis Quinne spit into her eyes at Apocalypse. Whatever it was, was clearly potent, as she seems to be in pain even two weeks later.”

Cassie is shown getting up as the ref checks on her once again. Backing into a corner, Cassie eyes Sarah before nodding her head yes. The ref nods and then calls for the bell, signaling the start of the match.

Sharper: “Cassie saying she’s ready to go. I guess we’re getting a match after all, unlike what occurred between Sarah and Alexis at our last Pay-Per-View.”

Knots: “Because of that, we have extra security around the arena concession stands. Our fans should feel safe and secure when buying a hot dog or a beer, for crying out loud.”

Sarah charges out of her corner, as does Cassie. Cassie does a baseball slide between Sarah’s legs. Cassie gets up as Sarah turns around and Cassie hits a dropkick. Sarah hits the ropes and comes back, only for Cassie to take her down with an arm drag. Sarah hits the mat and bounces up, only for Cassie to take her down with another arm drag.

Sarah hits the mat, but quickly gets to her feet, but stops. Rubbing her eyes, Cassie gets up and connects with a forearm, followed by a second, backing Sarah into the ropes. Cassie goes to whip her across the ring, but Sarah manages to reverse, pulling her into a short arm lariat.

Sharper: “Cassie getting the better of Sarah. Nobody knows the extent of the damage to Sarah’s eyes, but she managed to take Cassie down just now with that lariat.”

Sarah drives her boot into the side of Cassie’s head. Cassie rolls away, her right hand pressing against her cheek, as Sarah stomps over and stomps down on Cassie’s head once again. Sarah then drops down and goes for a cover.

1!


Cassie kicks out!

Sarah grabs Cassie by the hair before driving a knee into the abdomen. Sarah hits another knee before driving Cassie face first into the mat. Sarah goes for another cover.

1!


2!


Cassie kicks out once again!

Knots: “You have to wonder if Sarah is trying to end this match as quickly as possible.”

Sharper: “You might be right, partner. But Cassie doesn’t appear to be in the mood for complying with Sarah’s wishes.”

Sarah, squinting and looking like she is in pain, gets up and pulls Cassie up from the mat, but Cassie fires away with a forearm, followed by a second. Sarah staggers back as Cassie then lunges forward, connecting with a superkick, before Sarah falls to the mat. Cassie goes for a cover of her own.

1!


2!


Sarah kicks out!

Cassie gets to her feet, pulling Sarah up. Cassie connects with another forearm, backing Sarah into the ropes once again. Cassie whips Sarah across the ring before bouncing off the ropes herself, taking Sarah down with a flying clothesline upon her return.

Sarah hits the mat before pushing herself up, only for Cassie to toss her with an arm drag. Sarah hits the mat then gets up and turns into another superkick. Cassie gets up and stands beside Sarah before jumping up and hitting a shooting star press. The crowd cheers as Cassie hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Cassie showing off her aerial abilities, hitting the shooting star press at close range.”

1!


2!


Sarah kicks out, earning a few boos.

Cassie gets to her feet and pulls Sarah up once more, but Sarah rakes Cassie’s eyes. Cassie staggers away only for Sarah to run over and land a forearm to the back of the head. Cassie leans into the ropes and Sarah lands forearms to the lower back, before hooking Cassie and taking her down with a belly to back suplex.

Sarah is shown rubbing her eyes once again before stomping on Cassie’s lower back once more. Cassie rolls over, holding her lower back before Sarah pulls her up from the mat. Sarah lands a kick to the left knee, then the right, and back to the left knee again. Cassie stumbles back, before Sarah runs over and takes her down with a running lariat. Sarah goes for the cover.

1!


2!


Cassie kicks out!

Sharper: “Sarah building some dominance, but Cassie still in this thing.”

Sarah grabs Cassie by the hair as she pulls her up, but Cassie is shown raking Sarah’s eyes. Sarah’s yells in pain before stumbling away, her hands at her eyes, Cassie walks over and grabs Sarah, spinning her around and hooking her. Cassie lifts her up then drops her down with a brainbuster.

Knots: “Cassie with the Down Under Driver. And now she’s going up top.”

Cassie is shown climbing to the top rope, as Sarah is shown still clutching at her eyes. Cassie then leaps off the top rope, connecting with a Corkscrew 630 Splash, before hooking the leg as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Cassie connecting with the move she likes to call ‘The Coronation’! Does she have it?”

1!


2!

3!

The crowd cheers as the ref calls for the bell. “Wolf Within” begins to play as Cassie gets to her feet. The ref lifts her arm up in victory as the crowd continues to cheer.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, by pin fall…” The Rebel Princess…Cassie Wolfe!”

Cassie celebrates in the ring as the ref is shown checking on Sarah, who rolls out of the ring, glaring at Cassie before rubbing her eyes once more. Cassie celebrates a bit more before we cut away. We cut back to see Sarah Wolf storming over to the timekeeper and grabbing him and pulling him down. She grabs the chair she was standing on. Cassie turns and sees this.

 

Sharper: “Cassie victorious, but Sarah Wolf isn’t done!”

 

Knots: “Oh good! We let her get a weapon!”

 

Wolf staggers back, wincing a bit, and climbs to the apron.

 

Quinne: “Hey! Sarah! Your eye sting?”

 

Cassie Wolfe exits the ring and looks at Quinne. Quinne nods. Wolfe heads to the back as Sarah slides in.

 

Quinne: “Well, now we’re even.”

 

Wolf shakes her head, saying no, and then holding up the chair.

 

Quinne: “Oh we’re not?”

 

Wolf shakes her head no.

 

Quinne: “Good. Because I’m just getting started too and I plan to make a lot more hurt!”

 

Quinne drops the microphone and starts to head to the ring. She walks past Cassie Wolfe as Sarah Wolf smirks and motions to her to come into the ring. Quinne storms to the ring and hops onto the apron before Wolf lunges at her. Quinne hops down and backs up. Wolf then turns and swings again and Quinne ducks under and runs to the ring and grabs Wolf’s legs. She pulls her down and to the floor. Wolf drops the chair as Quinne lunges and tackles her down again. The crowd erupts as officials run down from the back. The bell sounds as Quinne and Wolf throw shots at each other’s bodies.

 

Knots: “Picking up from where they left off! And there won’t be an concession brawls here!”

 

Sharper: “Officials coming down fast. They fought all over the Bridgestone Arena at Apocalypse. Brawling at ringside tonight!”

 

Quinne and Wolf continue to grab at each other as officials head over and try to break them up. The crowd chants “Let them fight!” as officials keep trying to tear them apart from one another.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still of Adam Allocco vs. Syren for the SCW Adrenaline Championship comes up on the screen.

 

Sharper: “As we try to regain order, next, our main event – Syren defends the SCW Adrenaline Championship against Adam Allocco! Next!”

 

We briefly cut back to see Quinne getting free and going after Wolf again as Breakdown cuts to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Kandis standing with Jaina Lancaster in the SCW interview area.

 

Lancaster: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jaina Lancaster here and I’m with the SCW World Champion. It’s been a wild night. And we know Asher Hayes made a deal with Konrad Raab-“

 

Kandis: “That freak. Whatever. Let Hayes try to find any way to stay relevant to me. He had to steal the title for some time just to feel special. The man is a failure in every way and siding with Raab. They’re perfect for one another and-“

 

Kandis turns and looks off camera.

 

Kandis: “You want your ass-kicking a week early? Stalking me now Simon?”

 

The camera pans out as we see Simon Lyman smirking as he walks over.

 

Lyman: “Oh no. Nothing like that. Although you’ll only have to worry about holding onto that title, physically of course, until next week when I beat you for it. I’ll make sure Asher never touches it again. But that’s not why I’m here.”

 

Kandis: “So you do want an ass-kicking?”

 

Lyman: “No. Just a shame…you could’ve admitted on social media what I’ve been saying. You need a hero, just like SCW does. At Apocalypse, earlier tonight…at your car…but-“

 

Kandis; “What did you say?”

 

Lyman: “Oh, I saw Raab by your car. I could’ve stepped in but…”

 

Kandis turns and storms off. Lyman smirks.

 

Adam Allocco vs. Syren

SCW Adrenaline Championship

 

Jason Phillips stands in the ring with senior official Aaron Demitra.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, with a thirty minute time limit, and is for the SCW Adrenaline Championship!”

 

The SCW Adrenaline Championship logo comes across the screen. The arena lights shutter off. A single beam of golden light is cast down onto the center of the stage, accompanied by a loud bass rumbling from the sound system. A light snowfall of sliver confetti falls within the pillar of light. The rough guitar chords of 'Wired' by JJ Wilder strike the sound system. Adam steps out, head hung low, into the light. He slowly looks up, a blinding flash of light accompanies him dropping down onto his knee. He raises his arms, almost as if he's calling out to God. Alistaire Allocco walks out behind him.

“Fast cars good life what you waiting for?
Grow up perfect life knocking at your door
I’ve been working for myself since seventeen
Taking orders getting low on self-esteem”

Adam stands up and shoots a pose where he flexes his biceps before kicking his foot up into the air and swinging towards the ramp. He saunters down slowly, while he cocks a wily smile toward any nearby cameras. He forms a triangle with both hands. Alistaire follows him.

 

Phillips: “The challenger, accompanied by Alistaire Allocco, from Rochester, New York, he is the King of HARDStyle, Adam Allocco!”

“Wake up, same clothes, off I go to hell again
Making money, sinking when I’m trying to swim
I’m tired but I know a guy that has a cure for that
I’m wired, that’s the only way that I stay golden….”

Adam struts up the ring steps, now whipping his jacket to reveal his rehabbed midsection, then posing once more against the ropes out on the apron. He kicks up and over and lands on his feet. He tosses the jacket to the referee nonchalantly. Alistaire walks around the ring.

“There’s something better than this
I crack my teeth, bite down and grab it
Need something better than this
Break through the prison of my habits”

Adam immediately heads over to a corner and forms the triangle hand gesture again.

 

Sharper: “Alistaire Allocco and Adam Allocco tried to become World Tag Team Champions. They fell short. And Alistaire just couldn’t make the save after Dark Fantasy put down his father. But tonight, Adam is going to try and see if he can take the Adrenaline Championship from Syren.”

 

Knots: “We saw earlier. Adam blaming himself for it. Alistaire maybe rushing back. But now Adam can try and do better. Do better and win the Adrenaline Championship for Alistaire!”

 

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound akin to a heartbeat plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer. The heartbeat gets faster before “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. After a few moments Syren comes through the curtain with the SCW Adrenaline Championship around her waist, accompanied by Lexy Chapel, who has the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Syren pauses on the stage, looking out at the fans cheering, as Lexy waves her arms, trying to get them to cheer even louder for her client.

 

Sinfully Seductive

Captivatingly Corrupt

DARK FANTASY

 

Syren walks down the ramp. She jumps up onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckles on the outside and waving her hands to get the fans fired up. As the camera gets closer to her, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans. The camera switches to Lexy who yells about her client and the ‘Lexy Nation’ appreciating them.

 

Phillips: “Introducing, being accompanied by Lexy Chapel and representing LexyCorp International, hailing from Los Angeles, California, she is one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions and she is the current, reigning SCW Adrenaline Champion, this is SYREN!”

 

Syren smiles before leaping over the top rope and unclipping the title, dropping to her knees in the ring, posing with both her arms outstretched, palms facing up, and holding up the Adrenaline title with her right hand. Lexy rolls into the ring and stands over her, pointing down at her client. She offers both her hands to Syren, pulling her up. Syren hands Demitra the Adrenaline title and takes off her ring jacket and hands that to Lexy before taking back the title. She climbs up on the middle rope, posing for a moment and then jumping back down and standing in her corner with Lexy, with the Tag Title across her shoulder, as her music fades out.

 

Sharper: “And Lexy even carrying the Tag Team Champions.”

 

Knots: “Well yeah. LexyCorp is presenting them!”

 

Sharper: “Then where’s Ravyn?”

 

Knots: “Probably lurking in the dark as she is wanton to do.”

 

Sharper: “Nonetheless, Syren’s streak is still on the line. She’s up to three wins. Looking for her fourth.”

 

Knots: “Seven to go including tonight. Seven wins.”

 

Demitra looks at Adam and then at Syren before calling for the bell. The bell sounds. Syren and Adam step out and get ready before Adam lunges. Syren does too and drops down and around him. She then moves into a side headlock. Adam pulls her back into the ropes and fires her off. Syren bounces off and Adam shoulders her down. He runs into the ropes. Syren drops down in front of him. He hops over. He bounces off the ropes. Syren hits a leapfrog. Adam ducks under and bounces off the other side and Syren hits a dropkick. Adam hits the mat hard. Syren gets up and poses as the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Right to the jaw. Adam right into it.”

 

Knots: “If he broke it, then the world won’t get to hear him talk about how great Alistaire is!”

 

Adam starts to get up and turns and lunges at Syren who ducks a clothesline. Adam stops and turns and Syren forearms him in the jaw and then hits a chop. The crowd woos. Alistaire shakes his head as Syren chops him again. More woos. She grabs Adam and goes to whip him across, but Adam spins through and sends Syren in. Syren bounces off and Adam hits a back elbow. Syren hits the mat and rolls over to the corner. Adam turns and follows up after Syren and kicks her in the ribs once and then again and again and again. She starts to choke her with her boot, but as he does, he looks at Alistaire, who just glares at him.

 

1!

 

Adam steps off and holds his hands up. He then puts his hand to his chest, apologizing to her son.

 

Sharper: “Adam was going to choke Syren in the corner with his boot.”

 

Knots: “And he stopped. All for Alistaire. He’s serious about this. Trying to make it right.”

 

Sharper: “Trying to change for his son…I’m surprised in some ways.”

 

Adam turns back to Syren as she gets up and forearms her in the jaw. She staggers along the ropes as Lexy looks on concerned. Adam grabs her and runs her face first into the nearby top turnbuckle pad. Syren turns around and Adam grabs her and whips her across the ring. Syren hits the corner and Adam grabs her and whips her across again. Syren goes up and over the top rope and to the apron. Adam runs at her, but Syren drops down and shoulders him in the ribs. She grabs the top rope, slingshotting herself in, and somersaulting down Adam’s back. She runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Adam turns as Syren hits a flying forearm smash. She turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up as Syren follows up and forearms him in the jaw. She then runs across the ring. She bounces off and Adam steps up, but Syren jumps up and goes for a crucifix pin only to move into a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam kicks out. Both roll back and Adam gets up only for Syren to hit a spinning heel kick. She goes for another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam kicks out. Syren rolls over and gets up, exiting to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope, but Adam gets up and runs over and nails her with a hard right to the stomach. He nails her with a forearm shot before grabbing her and press slamming her off the top rope.

 

Sharper: “Allocco caught Syren. Launching her down.”

 

Knots: “Syren just tried to do too much. Adam making her pay. Alistaire! You see that! That’s all for you.”

 

Sharper: “He can’t hear you.”

 

Knots: “Maybe he’s got an earpiece.”

 

Sharper: “He doesn’t.”

 

Knots: “His loss then…well when I speak at least.”

 

Syren rolls over and gets up and Allocco jumps up and hits a dropkick to the jaw. Syren hits the mat. Allocco hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out. She rolls over as Adam gets up. He grabs her and pulls her up before hooking her by the head, throwing her arm over his and hitting a vertical suplex. Syren winces and rolls over. She gets up and Adam kicks her in the ribs and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Allocco lifts her up and hits a hot shot. Syren falls back. Allocco scrambles over to her and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren gets her shoulder up. Lexy looks on, holding her chest. Syren rolls over and crawls to the nearby corner. She starts to get up and Allocco steps up and kicks her in the ribs.

 

Sharper: “Allocco getting a nearfall there. Too close for comfort for Lexy.”

 

Knots: “I mean this match may be too close for comfort! For Lexy. If Syren loses…”

 

Allocco then goes to whip her across, only to stop and pulls her in and scoop her up into a spinning back suplex. He bridges up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren rolls her shoulder up. She looks out and starts to get up. Allocco grabs her by the tights and pulls her up. He goes for another back suplex, but this time, Syren backflips through. Allocco steps forward and turnsa round and Syren kicks him in the ribs and then hits a running knee lift before then running into the ropes, bouncing off and jumping up and hitting the Syren’s Call. Lexy applauds.

 

Chapel: “See! You’re going to suck again Adam! DEAL WITH IT!”

 

Syren hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam gets his shoulder up. Alistaire looks on as Syren rolls off. Adam slowly gets up and Syren kicks him in the ribs and then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting running bulldog. Syren gets up and jumps to the middle rope, grabbing the top rope and flying back before twisting into an elbow drop to the back of Adam. She rolls him onto his back.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam places his foot on the bottom rope. The referee stops his count. Syren gets up and looks at him before turning and running across the ring. She bounces off and Adam starts to get up only for Syren to jump up. Adam catches her and then hits a belly to belly suplex, sending her up and over the top rope to the floor. The crowd ohs as Syren rolls over in pain.

 

Sharper: “Up and over! Allocco reviving himself at the right moment.”

 

Knots: “Tried to see how far he could launch her. Nearly got to the barricade!”

 

BACKSTAGE:

 

We see Kandis walking over to where she had her car parked earlier. She looks around.

 

Kandis: “Where the hell is it? Hey! You! Where the hell is my car?!”

 

Kandis heads over and accosts an attendant.

Lexy looks on concerned and climbs onto the apron briefly. Alistaire looks across at her as Adam points to the ground. Lexy slowly drops down. Adam then exits to the floor.

Syren rolls over and Adam grabs her and pulls her up before then ramming her back first into the barricade. Adam then turns and lifts her up and hits a release northern lights suplex on the floor. The crowd ohs. Adam turns and looks at Syren as Alistaire watches Adam disapprovingly. Adam however focuses on Syren, dragging her up. He then rolls her into the ring. Adam slides in after. Syren rolls over and starts to get up and Adam spins around her and hooks her up and hits a bridging German suplex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out and rolls over. The crowd ohs. Adam Allocco sits up and turns.

 

Sharper: “And Syren kicks out again! That heart is something that few can match!”

 

Knots: “Can if he keeps tossing her around the ring and the ringside area!”

 

Syren starts to get up and Adam grabs her again. He hits another German suplex into a bridge.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren gets her shoulder up again. The crowd ohs. Adam gets up and grabs her. She then grabs her by the arms and wraps his arms around her. He starts to get up. The crowd buzzes before Syren stomps him in the foot and then headbutts him. Adam staggers and Syren then turns and jumps up and hits the Golden Blonde. Adam Allocco rolls over, holding his ribs in pain. Syren gets up and jumps to the middle rope and hits a lionsault into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Adam gets his shoulder up. Syren rolls off and turns and exits to the apron. She climbs to the top rope. Adam gets up and staggers up only for Syren to dive forward, landing on his shoulders and spinning through into a beautiful hurricanrana pin.

 

Sharper: “Hurricanrana off the top!”

 

Knots: “Oh God! Shoulders!”

 

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2!

 

Adam just kicks out. The crowd ohs. Both get up and Adam rolls over and staggers up. Syren runs over and nails him with a forearm and then another and another before she grabs him, but Adam shoves her back. She stops herself and turns and Adam hits a superkick. The crowd ohs as Syren stumbles over and hits the ropes, but Adam then steps up to grab her only for Syren to hit a superkick. Adam stumbles back and hits the ropes and Syren hits a second one. Adam hits the ropes. Lexy then climbs up onto the apron.

 

Chapel: “Superkick Soiree! Wooo!”

 

Syren falls to the mat as Adam is down too. Demitra tells Chapel to get down from the apron. She just shrugs and does.

 

Sharper: “And a series of superkicks and both down!”

 

Knots: “Did Chapel just call it a Superkick Soiree?”

 

Sharper: “I think so.”

 

Knots: “Well, it did come at the end of someone’s night!”

 

Syren slowly gets up and winces. Alistaire looks on and turns to Adam. Adam rolls over too. He starts to get up and Syren turns and runs over and kicks him in the ribs. She then grabs his head and runs to the corner and runs up it and hits a tornado DDT. Adam hits the mat. Syren gets up and looks around. Lexy smiles as Syren turns and springboards to the top rope. She turns and then dives off for the Blondeton Bomb, but Adam rolls out of the way. Syren hits the mat and rolls over, wincing. She rolls through as best as she gets up and runs at Adam who suddenly catches her and hits an exploder suplex into the corner. The crowd ohs. Syren rolls back and to her knees. Adam grabs her and then rolls her back into a rolling clutch pin.

 

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3!

 

Syren kicks out just after three. The bell sounds as Adam falls through the ropes to the floor. Syren looks up as Lexy looks stunned, more stunned than Adam. Syren looks at Adam as Adam turns and looks around.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner…via pinfall…and NEW SCW Adrenaline Champion, Adam Allocco!”

 

Adam steps up and smiles, throwing his arm in the air. Syren just nods as Lexy turns to the official, pleading her case that Adam cheated. Demitra, the official, ignores her as he takes the title and hands it to Adam through the ropes. Adam holds his arm up and smiles. Alistaire comes over and joins him.

 

Sharper: “Adam Allocco is the new Adrenaline Champion! A new Supreme Champion!”

 

Knots: “And he’s over the moon. Lexy is losing it! She’s has completely thought Adam cheated. He didn’t!”

 

Sharper: “And Syren, almost accepting. That’s not what we’re used to!”

 

Adam holds his title up as Alistaire then raises his arm. Alistaire smiles as they back away from the ring. Adam then stops and looks at the SCW Adrenaline Championship and turns and extends it to Alistaire. Alistaire looks at it. Adam smiles as he nods. Alistaire takes the title. Syren slowly gets up at this point. Alistaire looks at the Adrenaline Championship.

 

Knots: “Adam just handed it to him. You thought he was full of it!”

 

Sharper: “Claiming to win titles for Alistaire. He just handed him the title!”

 

Alistaire smiles as Adam nods and the assists him in raising the title over his head. Alistaire looks around and the crowd cheers a bit. Syren walks around the ring, hands on her hips as Lexy tries to get the official’s attention.

 

The scene cuts backstage to the parking outside of the PNC Arena. We hear yelling. We then see Kandis push her way out of the building.

 

Kandis: “Where the hell is the demented gimp?”

 

Kandis steps forward before some officials stop him. One of whom is Matt Hodges.

 

Hodges: “You need to stay back.”

 

Kandis: “I’m getting over…”

 

Hodges: “It’s not safe.”

 

The camera turns as we see officials around the Aston Martin Vanquish Kandis had driven in. It’s been moved to a new position with Konrad Raab standing by it, dumping gasoline all over the car, including inside. He tosses the gas can away. The camera moves closer to show Dakon Theron and Ludvig Eriksson standing guard.

 

Dillusion: “Konrad!”

 

Raab: “Where is she?”

 

Kandis is shown fighting through before a couple of officials stop her.

 

Kandis: “I’m right here. You want me to end your career. Come on. I’ll show exactly why we were better than you in the Jackals! Even Minerva was embarrassed by you!”

 

Konrad looks at Kandis before then flicking a lighter. Officials back up as they start to push Kandis back.

 

Konrad: “This is just the start, Kandis!”

 

Konrad throws the lighter into the car. He steps back as the car goes alight, engulfed in flames. The crowd roars as Konrad smiles. He then turns and backs up, extending his arms and admiring his work. Kandis tries to get through as Dakon and Ludvig join Konrad. Officials keep Kandis back, fearing the risk of explosion.

 

Sharper: “That’s Tommy Valentine’s car! The car Kandis drove in. And Konrad…setting it alight!”

 

Knots: “And all with Asher Hayes egging him on!”

 

Sharper: “And Simon could’ve stopped him…”

 

The car continues to burn as Kandis just looks at it, seething. Konrad smiles as the scene fades to black…