“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

I'm thinking about the old me
'Cause I've been feeling empty
I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Save the Queen on Ace Marshall follows.

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

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

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

Giovanni Aries dragging Jason Helms into the Wonderland hole at Cold Blooded 2020 follows before we see Kandis and Tommy Valentine holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Asher Hayes standing on the ropes follows before we see Jordan Majors hitting a Cash Out on Sienna Swann. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear
Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear
'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)
Trying to get back to who I used to be
Where is the old me?

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are ten days removed from the events of Under Attack where a new interim World Champion was crowned, but not only that, more controversy with Giovanni Aries-“

We then start to hear the sound of cackling. The crowd roars and we see fans looking around as the cameras pan the crowd before we cut to see Giovanni Aries walking down one of the breezeways. With him is Cain Adams, holding a tote in his hand, and Alice Ames. A few security guards jog over, more to protect the fans. Giovanni has a microphone in his hand.

Giovanni: “Don’t be worrying about how I got this in my hand, but instead, focus on what I’m saying while everyone is focused on me…the Wonderland!”

The crowd boos some.

Giovanni: “Do I have your attention now? Kelcey? Peyton…Owen….”

Giovanni looks out. He steps down a bit more.

Giovanni: “You thought you beat me, but you knew Owen that you can’t defeat ideas. You can’t defeat something that is stronger than human!”

Giovanni cackles. We cut backstage to see Kelcey Wallace walking over to a monitor with Peyton Rice walking too. Aaron Blackbourne is motioning them over. Owen walks last and looks at the monitor.

Giovanni: “Did I cross another line? The Chamber…destroying it and risking some people’s health? Did I cross the line? Trying to make Kelcey EMBRACE the Wonderland?”

Giovanni chuckles.

Giovanni: “This is just the surface. People like Kelcey, symbols like the Chamber, they are just the continued example of what this company does. Making you all pawns in the Lizard Kingdom’s goal to fight for their amusement. For your little trinkets? The pieces of gold. More like the pieces of silver you all pass around to betray each other while they cash in!”

Giovanni smirks.

Giovanni: “Owen…you chose it. You had your opportuinity to listen to your father. What he REALLY thought! You now listen to Kelcey…she comes back, given the limelight…You don’t think she’s part of everything.”

Kelcey is shown shaking her head. Peyton then turns and storms off. Kelcey turns.

Kelcey: “Peyton! Peyton!”

Owen follows after as we cut back to the arena.

Sharper: “Oh no…we need to get ready for something here!”

Giovanni: “Or what about Peyton? Couldn’t Kelcey get you what you wanted? Or wait? Didn’t you…get the Chamber. Starting off first so we could have an heir apparent. You’re just as shallow at the rest. Finding your vindication in gold….You’re just like everyone else…a little pawn that dances when they ask…And the only way to stop it is to show we’re not screwing around anymore.”

Giovanni Aries smirks.

Giovanni: “The Wonderland is not looking for converts. We’re looking for true believers and there are not many left. But we’re going to start to finally stop with ideas and ensure the actions come through and it starts with the Perfect Pack. The last few weeks were just a taste and you cannot stop us. Fire us…we’ll find a way. Arrest us…you show your cowardice. We-“

Just then, Peyton Rice walks out on the stage. The crowd roars. Kelcey and Owen are a few steps behind her, along with Aaron Blackbourne. Giovanni turns.

Giovanni: “Oh here come the comforted peons, ready to fight when they don’t realize they’re just being used as pawns! You stand for something Peyton?”

Peyton steps up and yells in the direction of Giovanni, but Kelcey and Owen step forward, trying to get her to realize he can’t hear her.

Giovanni: “Yell all you want. Want to prove something to me…forfeit your title shot? Prove that you’re not like the rest. You’re happy to just be a competitor…of course not. You need the championships to prove you matter when otherwise, you’re just a second-rate model who looks pretty and a few of these fans like you. It shouldn’t be like that…but it is….just like Owen Cruze could be the star of a generation, but he’s too busy fighting for championships to be like daddy!”

The crowd boos.

Giovanni: “I’d mention you Aaron, but the fact is that even with you being the most talented of them all, you’re overshadowed because they have the fancy titles and accolades. You….”

Giovanni shrugs. Aaron turns away, shaking his head.

Giovanni: “And underwriting it all is you Kelcey…the Perfect 10 returns…and shifts the spotlight to her. We’ve all heard the rumours. Are you capable of anything and you betrayed it against Sienna? You’re all just feeding into her ego now. I hope you enjoy it…but it’s just a microcosm of everything else…and you better watch your backs…because the Wonderland is coming for blood!”

Kelcey then steps up.

Kelcey: “So are we!”

Kelcey yells out as Owen steps up and Peyton looks at Giovanni.

Giovanni: “And if you doubt me…”

Giovanni turns back and Cain takes the tote off from over his shoulder and throws it down onto the stairway, causing it to tip over and the bolt cutters from Under Attack to fall out. Also inside are some other tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, and an SCW turnbuckle. Giovanni smirks and turns and heads between Alice and Cain and heading back through the breezeway. Peyton looks on as Kelcey looks on. Owen meanwhile starts to motion for them to head to the back.

Sharper: “Giovanni Aries dumping the items used to destroy the Chamber…”

Knots: “Why does he have a turnbuckle? Why the screwdrivers….”

Sharper: “Owen trying to get his friends and allies to the back. Giovanni Aries taunting them from afar and they’re all ready to fight.”

Knots: “Giovanni has the cards right now…and we’re just getting started.”

The scene cuts to the announce position where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit.

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside. A raucous start here in L.A. I’m Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and Giovanni Aries already taunting the world.”

Knots: “Taunting the world. Taunting SCW. Taunting the Perfect Pack. And I don’t like the message. I hope to God someone is taking it seriously after Under Attack!”

Sharper: “Well Sasha, I’m sure, yes she’s back, will have something to say. But tonight, a number of huge matches. Both in the Tag League and outside of it.”

Knots: “Yeah, the tag league itself is going to be huge. Dark Fantasy is going to take on Lucas Knight and Chris Cannon. A lot of history there. Then you have Sienna Swann & Bree Lancaster facing A/C Unit as A/C Unit finally back into the ring.”

Sharper: “But not only that, Frozen Hell finally enter the tournament. First match for the champions. It will be on the line tonight. But we only know half of their opponents. Who will replace Jason Helms to team with Jake Starr?”

Knots: “He’s been having some fun with it. We also don’t know how Selena Frost is going to be doing after losing the US Title to Xander Valentine!”

Sharper: “But then, to cap it off. Champion versus Champion. Adrenaline Title. TV Title. Asher Hayes is pulling double duty and facing Glory Braddock.”

Knots: “Under Attack was huge. Tonight, could be just as big. And then next week, the rosters are split. We’re going on a world tour!”

Sharper: “World tours. But plenty more to come here on Breakdown. We’re just getting started.”

The camera cuts to show Sasha backstage, talking to Dean Black, and a crew member.

Sasha: “Look I’m taking that seriously. Get some people out there to check the ring.”

Black: “We’ve had the hard cam on it for the last few hours. No one could have gotten to it.”

Sasha: “I’m not taking a chance after the James Evans stuff from last year. Not going to have that happen when Syren’s out next. We’re not doing a rerun. Rather be safe than sorry.”

Sasha turns to the crew member.

Sasha: “Can you?”

Crew member: “Yeah. We’re on it.”

Sasha turns to Dean.

Sasha: “Mind going with them.”

Dean: “You’re thinking one of them may be…”

Sasha: “With everything else they’ve pulled. Again…”

Dean: “Got it.”

Dean Black heads off after the crew member as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up in one of the locker rooms. Kelcey Wallace sits in the corner as Owen Cruze runs his hand through his hair as Peyton Rice is pacing. Aaron Blackbourne sits down in another area.

Peyton: “I’m going. I’m asking for-“

Owen: “Peyton…you’re walking right into what he wants.”

Peyton: “What? To kick his ass. This is something I can do. He nearly injured me. He nearly injured Demitra. And for what? For this delusion?!”

Kelcey: “Owen’s right. You’ve got what you want…you have a title shot. You have a title shot to call your shot.”

Peyton: “This is bigger-“

Kelcey: “All the more reason you don’t give him what he wants. He wants you to throw away your title shot to face him. He wants to derail you for his own enjoyment.”

Aaron: “Sasha’s checking the ring.”

Owen: “Kelcey’s right, Peyton. Giovanni is trying to get in our heads…all of them. He ran his mouth from the upper deck knowing this is what would happen. He wants you to give up to your title shot to focus on him. He wants me to remember that he’s not around.”

Peyton: “You’ve been making sure he’s here or not-“

Owen: “Because I know how dangerous he is. He crossed a line…many lines.”

Owen turns to Kelcey. Kelcey then stands up.

Kelcey: “You burned him for one, Owen. I’ll happily burn him for the other.”

Peyton: “Kelcey no-“

Owen: “Yeah…she’s right. That what he wants.”

Kelcey: “We all know, I’m not helpless. Ask Sienna.”

Owen: “We need to figure this out.”

Aaron: “Yeah, Owen. We should, but be careful. There’s the Tag League…there’s the threats…”

Kelcey: “Then we better figure things out.”

Peyton: “I’ll be around. I have other things I already have figured out.”

Kelcey: “You’re not going-“

Peyton: “Relax…I’m not going after Giovanni. I need to talk to someone else.”

Peyton leaves the room before we cut to ringside.

Back at ringside, we see crew members pulling and tugging on the turnbuckles and a few are using tools to ensure the ring is secure. Dean Black is out with them, double checking.

Sharper: “Welcome back. Kelcey Wallace, Peyton Rice, Owen Cruze, and Aaron Blackbourne coming up with their plan. Meanwhile, the crew here double-checking to ensure the ring hasn’t been tampered with.”

Knots: “They even sent a few people under the ring to make sure!”

One crew member comes out from under, holding a flashlight. He nods to Dean Black.

Dark Fantasy vs. Lucas Knight & Chris Cannon

Tag League

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. There’s then a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. Without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...

"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"

The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...

"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."

A record scratch interrupts the normal Infamous introduction, only for the sound of Cute Is What We Aim For’s hit to begin around the arena.

“I’ve got the gift of one-liners,
And you’ve got the curse of curves”

The opening to “Misery Business” by Paramore suddenly hits the PA system as the spotlights on the stage flash between pink and white. We cut to the back where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren walking the corridor, looking at each other with little smirks on their faces. As they walk, Syren spins around and we see she’s wearing a Dark Fantasy logoed jacket instead of the normal Infamous one. She walks backwards alongside her partner for a moment before slapping hands with Alexander Crowe behind her who helps spin her around to face front again. Behind the duo we see their also accompanied by Christy Matthews, with her hood up, Christopher Richter and CHBK.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

We cut to the same doorway that opened a few moments earlier with security standing by. The lights slowly come back up again as Dark Fantasy make their way through the open door. Syren twirls again with Ravyn running her fingers along the words on the back of Syren’s jacket. They then lock arms and begin to walk down toward the ring with security holding back fans from getting too close. As they approach ringside, Syren vaults over the barricade as Alexander Crowe lifts Ravyn up and over it before following behind.

Phillips: “Introducing, making their way to the ring and representing Infamous, being accompanied by CHBK, Alexander Crowe, Christopher Richter and Christy Matthews, first, from Hell, Michigan, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, an SCW Supreme Champion, and a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”

Ravyn climbs the ring steps as Alexander Crowe sits on the middle rope, allowing first Ravyn to enter, but Syren is in the face of Dean Black, joined by CHBK.

Syren: “This better be safe-“

CHBK: “Perhaps we call this off.”

Dean: “It’s safe. We just double-checked, Alex. It’s now or you forfeit.”

Syren: “It better be!”

Syren hops onto the apron and then into the ring as CHBK says something else to Dean. Phillips continues the introduction.

Phillips: “And her tag team partner, from Los Angeles, California, weighing one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN! Together, they are… DARK FANTASY!”

Both women remove their ring jackets and toss them to the corner. Syren climbs up on to the ropes, with one foot on the bottom and one on the middle ropes, pointing at her armband and tapping it repeatedly. Ravyn stands alongside her, also pointing out her armband and standing such that their arms are close together for the camera. Black and the crew start to head to the back.

Sharper: “Syren knows the hazards here. Sasha even pointed it out. James Evans tried to take Syren out a year ago. And that’s another thing…James Evans returning at Under Attack!”

Knots: “Just watching. Syren needs to refocus. And she’s got an open challenge going, but only when she’s not competing. Some open challenge.”

Sharper: “A lot to unpack. But she has to get refocused. We all do. And focus on this match. Tag League match. Cannon and Knight about to come out to face Dark Fantasy.”

The crowd is continuing to cheer both women excitedly as they play up to them when all of a sudden 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...

.Bold.

.And.

.British.

Phillips: “And their opponents, the team of Lucas Knight and Chris Cannon!!!”

The crowd roars when the lights come back on to show both Lucas Knight and Chris Cannon standing side by side looking out to the crowd. The picture quickly changes to the ring where Syren and Rayvn look on, while talking amongst themselves. The picture changes back to the stage where Lucas and Cannon fist bump each other and begin to walk down towards the ring with an air of confidence about them. Once at ringside they both walk around the ring while Dark Fantasy keep a watchful eye before Chris and Lucas scale their own corners after climbing onto the apron and looking out to the crowd once more. The crowd seems to be supporting them too as Chris and Lucas step down and enter the ring before heading to their own corner.

Sharper: “This match is part of the SCW World Tag League. Chris Cannon and Lucas Knight taking on Dark Fantasy. Should be a hell of a match between four talented individuals.”

Knots: “One can’t forget about the history Lucas and Syren share.”

Sharper: “Right you are.”

Rayvn climbs to the outside, as does Lucas. Chris and Syren begin to circle one another as the ref calls for the bell. They stop then lunge forward, locking up.

Sharper: “Syren and Cannon engaging in a tie-up. Cannon clearly the stronger of the two, due to the size difference.”

Cannon begins to push Syren back, but Syren breaks away from the tie up and kicks Cannon in the leg. Cannon buckles a bit, before responding with a knife edge chop. Syren staggers back a bit, before she throws and connects with a forearm. Syren goes for a second, but Chris blocks it then hits another knife edge chop, before he grabs Syren and whips her across the ring.

Knots: “Cannon in control.”

Syren comes back as Cannon goes for a clothesline. She dunks under, bouncing off the ropes as Cannon turns, only for Syren to connect with a flying forearm, taking him off his feet.

Knots: “I may have to take that back.”

Sharper: “The 7-time World Champion knocking Cannon down to the mat.”

Syren stomps on Cannon’s right leg, before grabbing it and driving her knee into the side of his knee. She gets to her feet then drives her knee into his once again. Syren then slams his leg onto the mat, before driving her elbow into his leg.

Sharper: “Syren seems to be picking a body part and working on it. She did this a few weeks ago against Asher Hayes.”

Syren gets to her feet and goes to grab Cannon’s leg once more, but he kicks her with his left, connecting with a shot to the midsection, before driving his foot to the side of her head. Syren staggers back as Cannon pulls himself up, using the ropes. Cannon is shown slapping his leg a few times.

Knots: “Syren getting a face full of foot.”

Sharper: “And Cannon hitting his leg, giving it some feeling I’d assume.”

Syren charges, but Cannon catches her and plants Syren with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Cannon gets to his feet, hitting his leg once more, before he reaches down and grabs Syren, pulling her to her feet. He hits a knife edge chop, followed by a second. He goes for a third, but she blocks it. Syren goes for a forearm, but Cannon blocks it before pulling her into a T-Bone suplex, driving her to the mat, before he goes for a cover.

Sharper: “A bit of back and forth, with Cannon going for the first pin attempt of the match.”

Knots: “He just planted her with that massive T-Bone suplex.”

The ref begins the count.

1

2

Syren kicks out.

Sharper: “Cannon getting 2!”

Cannon gets to his feet and he reaches down to grab Syren, but she pulls him into an inside cradle.

Knots: “Syren surprising Cannon with an inside cradle!”

1

2

Cannon kicks out, before both scramble to their feet. They lunge forward, both exchanging forearms. Cannon gets the better of Syren, beginning to back her toward the ropes, but Syren kicks Cannon in his right leg, causing him to wince.

Sharper: “Cannon once again getting the advantage, only for Syren to turn things around, going for the leg.”

Knots: “You have to admit it’s a good strategy.”

Syren goes to whip Cannon into the ropes, but he reverses. Syren bounces off and Cannon goes for another clothesline, but Syren dunks under. She then kicks Cannon in the back of his right leg, bringing him to one knee. Syren grabs him and plants Cannon with a DDT. Syren gets to her feet and tags in Rayvn.

Sharper: “Rayvn Taylor know getting into the ring and Cannon may be a little wounded.”

Cannon is shown pulling himself by the ropes. Rayvn rushes over and clubs him int the back. He turns and she connects with a few forearms, only for Cannon to block a forearm. Cannon then connects with a European uppercut.

Knots: “Cannon got all of that one.”

Rayvn staggers back a bit, before she shakes her head and glares at Cannon. Cannon stumbles forward but Rayvn hits a forearm, before driving her foot into his chest, driving Cannon into his own corner with Lucas tagging himself in.

Sharper: “Former SCW World Champion Lucas Knight going to enter the fray.”

Lucas goes to step into the ring, but Rayvn meets him with a running to the side of the head. Lucas drops into the ring and Rayvn kicks him in the ribs. Lucas rolls over onto his back. Rayvn goes to stomp on him, but Lucas rolls out of the ring. Rayvn can be seen gloating, before Lucas rushes back to the apron, grabbing her at her ankles and pulling her down to the mat.

Knots: “Lucas Knight. Man sure knows how to sweep one off their feet.”

Rayvn rolls over and scrambles to her feet as Lucas returns to the ring. They begin to circle one another, before going for a tie-up, but Lucas pulls Rayvn into a exploder suplex. Rayvn hits the mat and Lucas grabs her, lifting her up, hitting a knife edge chop, before hooking her and hitting a snap DDT. Lucas goes for the quick cover.

1

2

Syren breaks it up.

Sharper: “Lucas with a two count thanks to that stomp to the back of the head from Syren.”

Lucas rolls away as Rayvn gets to her feet. Lucas gets up, only for Rayvn to hit a running dropkick. Lucas hits the mat and slowly pushes himself up. Lucas gets to one knee and Rayvn hits a forearm before hooking Lucas and planting him with a neckbreaker. Rayvn goes for a cover of her own.

1

2

3…CANNON BREAKS IT UP!

Knots: “Cannon giving Dark Fantasy a taste of their own medicine.”

Syren rushes in and begins to brawl with Cannon. Lucas and Rayvn are shown pulling themselves up as the ref tries to restore order.

Sharper: “All Hell seems to have broken loose.”

Cannon and Syren fall to the outside as Lucas and Rayvn charge at one another, exchanging forearms. Lucas blocks on and hits a European uppercut. Rayvn stumbles back into the ropes, before coming back with a European uppercut of her own. Lucas hits another, and Rayvn follows suit.

Syren is shown climbing slowly up on the apron, while Cannon is shown pulling himself up by the ring steps. Lucas hits another European uppercut. Rayvn stumbles into her corner, and Syren tags herself in. Syren then springboards up to the top rope and lunges forward, but Lucas catches her with a European uppercut. Syren drops to her knees. Lucas then staggers around. He then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and goes for a running Yakuza kick on Syren. Syren ducks though. Lucas is caught on the top rope. Syren nails him with a forearm and then staggers back as Ravyn nails him with a hard right for good measure. Lucas falls back and tries to shake it off but walks into a Bittersweet Ending! Cannon then grabs Ravyn and pulls her off, but as he starts to pull himself in, we see Christy Matthews grabbing him for good measure. The official meanwhile is counting Syren’s pin on Lucas.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd boos as Syren rolls off. Christy lets go and Chris rolls in and looks up and turns as Syren rolls to the floor. Ravyn gets up as Christy looks in the ring as she turns and smirks.

Sharper: “Syren and Ravyn Taylor win it. Christy Matthews, one of those connections we mentioned…she just ensured Dark Fantasy got two points, not her former tag partner, Lucas Knight!”

Knots: “Chris Cannon screwed. Dark Fantasy doesn’t care!”

Syren turns to the ring and looks in as Lucas turns and holds his jaw as Chris starts to get up. The crowd then roars as we see James Evans walk out from the back and look down at the ring. Syren focuses on the ring as CHBK turns and notices before turning to Ravyn.

Sharper: “And look! James Evans! He’s here again! On the stage!”

Just however as Ravyn turns to Alexander Crowe. Crowe turns and steps past Syren. Syren turns and sees James Evans. She then steps forward and quickly the rest of Infamous steps up to stop Syren and Crowe. Syren, however, more just glaring at Syren, stops herself as Crowe is more motivated to step forward. James just smirks and turns and returns to the back. Infamous remains focused on them for a bit longer.

Backstage, Sasha is in her office as Holly Adams just sighs.

Sasha: “Holly, the decision is made. I’ve already found you a partner. Someone recommended and looking for their break. And Holly, you know as well as anyone, you deserved a second chance. This person is getting theirs.”

Holly: “But I already had someone. I scoured the earth and with all due respect just…”

Holly sighs.

Sasha: “I appreciate it, but with some additional injuries and with the way things are, I’ve taken it upon myself. Jake Starr, I’ve assigned him a partner tonight. I was able to negotiate Dylan Howell’s return to team with Konrad Raab. And you….well…’

Sasha turns.

Sasha: “You can meet her now.”

A blonde woman walks in, wearing fashionable clothing. She steps up, a smile on her face and looks at Holly.

???: “Hello. The name’s Polly. Polly Playtime.”

Holly looks at her, mouth agape and turns to Sasha. She then turns back and then back to Sasha.

Holly: “You serious? Polly? Rhyming with Holly? Did you find some four year old to make this decision? And wait…Playtime? Do you have an Onlyfans account too? Was she dropped on her head at birth? That’s what you’re saddling me with?”

Sasha: “You two have a lot more in common than you think. More than you and Jay.”

Holly sighs. Polly just smiles at her. Holly then shakes her head and walks off. Polly watches her leave. Holly meanwhile pulls out her phone, quickly tapping on it, seemingly texting someone as she leaves.

Polly: “Oh this is going to be fun…she better play along…”

The camera focuses on her as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up in the locker room of Infamous to see CHBK talking to Crowe.

CHBK: “We’ll deal with James. Just on our terms. Syren got it. We’ve talked. We’re not going to let him get to us.”

We then show Jessica Winters walking into the room.

Jessica: “CHBK, Syren…we just saw-“

CHBK: “Don’t worry about James Evans. He’s in the past. Right now, we’re focusing on other things. Like the two points. Dark Fantasy showing their dominance.”

Syren smirks.

Jessica: “Alright, then why not talk about this open challenge for Syren. It’s an interesting idea, but what about the fact that you’ve basically made it when you didn’t have to worry about it for weeks. Dark Fantasy booked tonight and then next week too.”

CHBK: “Or I gave myself some time to vet the opponents. See that’s the problem around here. People claiming they deserve things when frankly, they get what they claim by pressuring. Here, we’re doing this the right way. We know Syren is the best. It’s undisputable. So, people are lining up. I’ve had five, six people come up to me tonight, asking to be first in line. James Evans…he’s too chicken to even come up. Just glaring from a distance. And he’s going to treated as such. But I now get to sit back and watch. If they’re booked, watch to see if they’re worth Syren’s time. And then, if I decide it, they can step in the ring, be humbled while Syren continues to make the case that she is the greatest ever.”

Jessica: “Syren, have anything to say about this?”

Syren walks over and smirks.

Syren: “I can’t wait to see who is first. And James…you better just stay away. Last time, I put you on the shelf. Next time, I’ll make it permanent!”

CHBK steps up and stops Syren. Christy then walks over to Jessica.

Christy: “Before you leave…I think I have something to say.”

Jessica: “Please quickly-“

Christy: “Don’t worry. People will want to hear this. And that’s for Peyton Rice. You’re lucky. That’s all I can say. LUCKY that you weren’t planted and I didn’t end your win at Under Attack. But we’re far from done because I owe you an end to your fairy tale. Focus on Giovanni and I’ll make sure it’s the last thing you do. You better focus on me…before you even make your little choice.”

Jessica: “I’m sure she’ll hear the message. Let’s now go to Jaina Lancaster who is standing by with the SCW World Champion.”

Syren turns and glares a bit.

Backstage, Bree Lancaster stands with Jaina Lancaster. Bree proudly holds the interim SCW United States Championship over her shoulder.

Jaina: “Thank you Jessica. I’m here with the new interim World Champion. Bree, you’re back on top and it came as a result of a hard fought match against someone your life has revolved around for a while in Tommy Valentine.”

Bree: “Tommy gave a great fight, no doubt, but the problem is that youth will always triumph when it’s coupled with experience and talent and that’s what I am, and what I represent. It’s what Sienna Swann represents. And it’s just a matter of time before we also take over the tag division. Sorry Tommy, it’s just facts. At least you still have Kandis. I’m sure you had some wild nights to get over it, but I wasn’t going to have two wrestlers have their grand returns to the top at my expense. David flamed out before I could take this from him. You, unfortunately, just won’t get the chance.”

Bree pauses.

Bree: “That then leads me to what’s next? And right now, I’m just looking forward to two things – running the table with Sienna in the Tag League and who is next to stand up, and lose, to me as champion. I can now continue from where I left off after being derailed at Rise to Greatness. Sure, there’s an interim tag on this, but whenever David Helms shows up from whatever phantom injury he had, I’ll be ready to quickly stop him again and continue to dominate.”

Jaina: “So you don’t buy his injury?”

Bree: “He didn’t say what he was injured and he had no problem helping Jason a few weeks back. I’m just saying…maybe he realized he’s getting old and should’ve stayed retired. Look, I get it. He wanted another run at the top. But his body was breaking down and high level matches against someone like me was going to make it happen quicker. I just hope it doesn’t affect his quality of life. Regardless, I’m looking forward to who will be coming up to face me next. I’m ready to defend this title. I said at Apocalypse I was going to make sure no one else was going to jump in front of me. Now, the line…it forms to the left…and I will be seeing EVERYONE in it, because this time, there won’t be any second hope for lightning in a bottle from some last shadow of hope!”

Bree turns to Jaina.

Bree: “Thanks for the airtime. But I need to go find Sienna now. We have some mechanical to take out.”

Bree walks off.

Jaina: “Thank you Bree and we’ll see Bree Lancaster and Sienna Swann face A/C Unit later tonight in a Tag League match. Back to the ring!”

Ricky James vs. Derek Adonis

KABLAM!

The opening horns of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Wanna B Ur Lovr” begin to play out over the crowd as Derek Adonis steps out on the stage out amidst spotlights of every colour of the rainbow alongside Cookie Dreams. The crowd roars as Adonis begins his sensual stride down to the ring with Cookie following close behind.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, accompanied by Cookie Dreams, from Las Vegas, Nevada, he is Man Mountain, Derek Adonis!”

Sharper: “Derek Adonis making his way to the ring, getting ready for his first match in quite some time.”

Knots: “Yup, making his long-awaited return here tonight.”

Sharper: “Long-awaited?!”

As the chorus comes around, Adonis steps up the ramp, taking each step with added emphasis. He gets onto the apron and after winking at a particularly friendly female, he pulls himself through the ropes. Both Adonis and Cookie gyrate just a little bit in the ring as his music fades.

Knots: “Some top-tier mind games here before Ricky James gets through that curtain.”

“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” by Toby Keith begins to play, blasting throughout the arena. At the top of the stage is a podium. 

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Boca Raton, Florida, representing The Silent Majority, he is Ricky James!”

Ricky James steps through the curtains to a booing crowd. He angrily walks by the podium. Behind him, a large, oversized American flag unfurls and begins to flow as he quickly walks to the ring.

Sharper: “And here’s Ricky James, but not the usual spiel this time.”

Knots: “No Lucy Huckabee-Sanders, no Pledge of Allegiance, no posing in front of the flag. Has he turned his back on his country?!”

Sharper: “Don’t count on it.”

Ricky goes around the ring and grabs a microphone before sliding in the ring as Adonis and Cookie retreat into their corner. Ricky steps by them and stands in the middle of the ring, looking irritated as his music fades.

Ricky: “Cut the music! Now, I have to apologize to everyone here tonight. Usually, the Official Press Secretary of SCW Lucy Huckabee-Sanders would lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance before we officially started this match in America’s favorite sport of professional wrestling. However, she won’t be joining us here at ringside tonight.”

The crowd cheers as Ricky looks around, nodding solemnly.

Ricky: “Yes, she’s a lovely woman. I’m happy Los Angeles agrees that she should be out here with us all tonight.”

The crowd boos.

Ricky: “I know, I know, I wish she could join us, but she can’t. The man to blame for all of this is this slob, Derek Adonis!”

Ricky points to Adonis, who looks around confused as the crowd cheers.

Ricky: “A very fine woman like Lucy Huckabee-Sanders can’t be in the presence of this morbidly obese philanderer! Our women and children are not safe with this man in the arena! I’m proud to live my life the American way, which means tonight, I’ll fight all on my own to defend the fairer sex. I’ll compete without the support of Lucy, putting myself at a great disadvantage. This is what great Americans like myself do. We persist. Now, before we begin, everyone, please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Sharper: “Well, looks like we aren’t escaping the Pledge.”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Ricky stands in the center of the ring, putting his hand over his heart. Both Adonis and Cookie put their hands over their hearts as well, even joining in the Pledge as Ricky begins.

Ricky: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible-”

Ricky stops and looks back, realizing Adonis and Cookie have been joining in. He turns around and looks at them both in disgust. Adonis and Cookie both have concerned looks on their faces as Ricky starts pacing back and forth furiously.

Ricky: “Are you mocking me? Are you mocking this great country?! You little-”

Ricky throws the microphone to the ground and charges Adonis in the corner. Cookie bails out of the ring as Ricky leaps up into the air, going for a corner splash. Adonis moves out of the corner and Ricky crashes down on the top turnbuckle. He stumbles back into Adonis, who lifts him up and slams him down with a backdrop. The crowd roars as the bell sounds.

Sharper: “We’re officially underway here and Ricky James is already down!”

Adonis gets up and drops right back down, driving an elbow drop onto Ricky. He keeps the elbow across Ricky’s chest and poses for the cover.

1!

2!

Ricky gets his shoulder up. He gets up and scrambles towards the ropes. He bounces off the ropes and goes for a hurricanrana. Adonis uses his girth to stand his ground and Ricky just falls to the mat on his back. He gets up but runs into a shoulder block from Adonis. Ricky quickly rises and goes for an armdrag, but Adonis again uses his weight to his advantage and blocks it. He pulls Ricky towards him and drops him with a short-armed clothesline. He drops down and makes the cover.

1!

2!

Ricky kicks out. Adonis gets up and goes to the corner, taking a quick breather as Ricky rolls on the ground.

Sharper: “Adonis off to a great start here.”

Knots: “He’s on a roll!”

Adonis lumbers out of the corner towards the fallen Ricky and goes for a splash. He crashes to the mat as Ricky rolls away at the last second. Ricky gets to his feet and runs forward, hitting a quick dropkick to the head of Adonis before he can get up. He goes for the cover.

1!

Adonis quickly kicks out. Ricky gets up and lays in a series of stomps to Adonis. Adonis crawls forward while being stomped, making his way to the corner. He gets in the ropes near the bottom turnbuckle. The referee begins the count as Ricky continues to lay in the stomps.

1!

Ricky stops early and runs to the opposite corner. Adonis brings himself up to a seated position in the corner, trying to shake off the cobwebs. Ricky sprints forward and launches himself with a flip towards the corner, plowing into Adonis with a cannonball. 

Sharper: “Now Ricky James on top.”

Knots: “He got Adonis off of his feet and it’s served him well.”

The force sends Ricky rolling back to the center of the ring. Adonis slips down to the mat as Ricky crawls towards him. Ricky rolls Adonis away from the ropes and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Adonis gets a shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Ricky rolls under the ropes and stands himself on the apron. Adonis begins to stir, bringing himself up using the ropes.

Sharper: “Adonis is still in this, as anyone with this size advantage would be.”

Knots: “He uses what his momma gave him and he uses it well!”

Sharper: “Ricky on the apron now, measuring up Adonis.”

As soon as Adonis gets to his feet and makes his way towards the middle of the ring, Ricky leaps up and launches himself off of the top rope, crashing down on Adonis with a springboard meteora. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to the athleticism as both men fall to the mat. 

Sharper: “What a move by Ricky James!”

Knots: “We’re used to seeing slaps and eye pokes from him, but James can turn it on when he wants to.”

Ricky gets back to his feet and looks down at the fallen Adonis as Cookie slams the ring apron repeatedly. The crowd claps along, cheering Adonis on as he attempts to get up. Ricky leans over the ropes and yells at Cookie.

Ricky: “It’s over!”

Ricky bends down and attempts to pick up Adonis. He struggles, but with Adonis also trying to get to his feet, they both work together to eventually bring him back up. Ricky drives a knee to the gut of Adonis, sending him keeling over. Ricky hooks the head of Adonis and also hammerlocks the opposite arm. He begins shuffling towards the corner.

Sharper: “We’ve seen this move from Ricky before, that devastating top rope hammerlock DDT.”

Knots: “The Art of the Deal. Now he just has to find a way to get Adonis up there!”

Ricky gets them both to the corner and begins to try and hoist Adonis up to the middle rope. He struggles. The crowd buzzes as Ricky continues to try the lift.

Sharper: “Ricky James, having some trouble here.”

Knots: “That’s a lot of man meat in that ring there. Can’t blame him.”

Ricky somehow manages to lift Adonis to the second rope. He briefly appears to be settling for the second rope variation of the move, but then starts to once again attempt to lift Adonis, this time even higher. The crowd continues to buzz in anticipation.

Knots: “Ricky wants to get it all here, going for the top rope DDT!”

Suddenly, the crowd boos loudly as Lucy Huckabee-Sanders steps out from behind the curtain and begins running down the ramp.

Sharper: “What the hell? I thought she was staying in the back!”

Cookie turns around and adopts a fighting stance as Lucy rushes down the ramp, but Lucy runs by her, going towards the corner where Ricky and Adonis are struggling. She gets Ricky’s attention by slamming the apron. Ricky looks down at her. Lucy throws her fist into the air and nods her head, a determined look on her face. Cookie looks on in confusion.

Knots: “She’s giving her support! Her thoughts and prayers, in hope of giving Ricky the extra strength he needs to put Adonis away!”

Ricky looks down and smiles. His face changes to a look of determination as he turns back towards the corner and begins lifting Adonis to the top rope. He uses all of his might and just barely manages to sit Adonis on top of the top turnbuckle. The crowd gives a mixed reaction at the feat of strength.

Sharper: “He did it! He got Adonis up there!”

Knots: “And now, The Art of the Deal!”

Ricky pulls Adonis down a bit, trying to shift his opponent’s body to make his legs rest on the ropes. During the struggle, the weight of Adonis takes its toll on Ricky, who’s clearly struggling to move Adonis. Ricky again pulls Adonis down slightly, but he loses his balance and Adonis falls forward, right on top of Ricky, completely limp. The crowd roars as Adonis deadweights onto Ricky. 

Sharper: “Oh my God! 270 pounds of man, crashing down onto James!”

Knots: “That inadvertent offense might just do it!”

Ricky flails his legs around in a desperate attempt to break free. Lucy looks on in a panic as the referee slides over to the pin.

1!

2!

Ricky somehow manages to get a shoulder up, despite Adonis still laying on top. Adonis rolls off, leading to Ricky quickly getting up, gasping for air. Lucy hops up on the apron, waving him over. Ricky rests on the ropes as Lucy talks in his ear. The referee comes over and motions for Lucy to get off the apron. Suddenly, Cookie runs up and yanks her off the apron. Lucy falls off and hits her face on the apron on her way down. The crowd roars. The referee leans over the ropes, telling both Cookie and Lucy to break it up.

Sharper: “A fight breaking out outside of the ring now!”

Adonis finally gets up and sees Lucy crawling away quickly from Cookie, who’s now backed off. With the referee still distracted, Ricky runs forward and punts Adonis between the legs. The crowd ohs as Adonis holds his groin while wailing in pain.

Sharper: “Oh, and the low blow! Damn it!”

Knots: “Referee was distracted by Cookie and Lucy!”

The referee turns around to see Adonis clutching his groin. Ricky runs behind Adonis and bounces off of the ropes. He spins and drills Adonis in the back of the head with a stiff Hard Right. The crowd ohs before booing. Adonis slowly falls down to the ground. Ricky drops down and rolls Adonis over, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd continues to boo as the bell sounds and Ricky’s music plays. He gets up and rolls out of the ring, going to Lucy, who’s back on her feet.

Phillips: “And here is your winner, via pinfall, Ricky James!”

The referee slides out of the ring and goes to raise Ricky’s arm, but Ricky snatches it away. He coddles Lucy and the two go around the ring and make their way up the ramp.

Sharper: “Ricky James, using that distraction to his advantage.”

Knots: “Picked up the victory here tonight, bouncing back after his loss at Under Attack. Regardless of how he did it, he got the job done!”

The Silent Majority get to the top of the ramp, looking back towards the ring. They both stick their fists into the air and stare ahead stoically. The scene fades as Cookie checks on Adonis inside of the ring.

Sharper: “Let’s now go to Jessica Winters who is standing by with the SCW World Tag Team Champions!”

Backstage, we open up to see Jessica Winters turning to the camera.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Regan Street and Selena Frost, the team of Frozen Hell. Later tonight, you’ll be defending your World Tag Team Championship in your first match of the Tag League, but we should discuss Under Attack. Selena, you’re no longer the SCW United States Champion and Regan, you had to stand back and watch it. A lot was made of it back at Rise to Greatness, but just as Xander Valentine said a couple of weeks ago, he was going to force you Regan to understand you could not repay the favour to Selena-“

Regan: “Xander says a lot of things. Xander likes to pick a lot of fight and we all know what he was looking to do. He wanted me to stand here tonight and talk about how I was alone, without my sister. That we’re having problems. Or better yet…she was injured.”

Selena steps in.

Selena: “Regan…there’s nothing you need to say to him. At least on that. I may be bruised. I may be a bit sore and yeah, my ego is a bit hurt, but I’m still here and I’m going to stand by her. She did exactly what I knew she would. She had to do the hardest thing she had to. Watch while I couldn’t get it done. Watch while you won. Watch while you manhandled me yet again! But she did what I wanted her to do. To let me fight you. Because she has integrity. She cared what I wanted….”

Selena turns to Regan. She then smacks Regan’s title and then her own.

Selena: “I’m right here. We’re as strong as ever. Why? We’ve done it all and today, we trust each other implicitly. You want to throw a wedge into that Xander! It’s not going to happen! All you did was win my title…and I’m not happy about it. Regan did nothing wrong.”

Regan just nods. She steps back up.

Regan: “Xander wants to feel we’re split. We may be weaker. Maybe that I want to wrap a steel chair while we fight around your tour bus…let’s do what we do best…show why we’re the best team in the world. And then Xander…you want to test this…we aren’t hard to find and after the last few weeks, I owe you your shot at me. We still haven’t had that rubber match.”

Regan turns to Selena and Selena nods.

Jessica: “Frozen Hell looks like a unit. Maybe a bit battered and bruised but ready to go tonight. And they’ll be in action against Jake Starr and his new partner, whomever that is, later tonight. Breakdown returns after this.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Breakdown returns focusing on the leg of Asher Hayes as he straps his brace on and then brings his leg down. The crowd cheers as the SCW Television Championship sits next to Asher. Cid Turner stands in front of him.

Cid: “Get back! Back!”

Cid pushes the cameraman back before we see Jay Gold in the locker room.

Cid: “Jay! I know…you had the period where you were an asshole. Stay back!”

Asher: “Cid…relax.”

Cid turns back.

Cid: “No! Your leg, it’s-”

Asher: “It’s fine. Cid. I’m fine. I took on Syren three weeks ago. I’m going to keep going. I hurt my back. I got up.”

Cid: “Yeah, but this is different!”

Asher: “How? Look…it’s not your fault. It’s not anything like that.”

Cid: “Yeah…but…I return. You get hurt. I don’t know anyone around here!”

Jay clears his throat.

Cid: “NO ONE!”

Cid looks right at Jay before turning to Asher.

Cid: “And screw CHBK.”

Asher: “Dean Black…”

Cid: “I can’t be business. Look at me! Do you think I can pull of a suit?!”

Asher: “It’s going to be fine.”

Cid: “And you’re doing two matches…”

Asher: “Was going to happen anyways. Cid…”

Asher gets up.

Cid: “DON’T!”

Asher steps forward.

Asher: “We’re gonna kick ass. Okay?”

Cid sighs and takes a deep breath.

Cid: “Okay…okay…”

Cid nods as Asher walks forward. Cid then grabs his TV title and runs after Asher as we cut away.

The scene changes to show Kandis walking down the hallway before she stops and smirks, walking forward. Peyton Rice is standing across from her.

Kandis: “Oh this is nice…you wanted to just say hi?”

Peyton: “No…Frankly, I don’t know what I should say to you after you knocked me back and put me in danger.”

Kandis: “Hey! I was there too! I even grabbed one of the chains to remind myself of what that lunatic did!”

Peyton: “Yeah…sure…just if I was out of the way.”

Kandis smirks.

Kandis: “You got lucky. Yet again, you got lucky. And if you were out…maybe I’d be getting the shot. Yeah, that went through my mind. I won’t even deny it. You know one thing Tommy taught me….take the shots when you get them!”

Peyton: “Worked out well for him. He’s interim World Champ?”

Peyton and Kandis look at one another.

Kandis: “He at least got the shot. And Bree is damn good out there. You…I hope you fall flat on your face. Whoever you face.”

Kandis heads off. Peyton watches her leave.

The lights suddenly turn off in the arena. Immediately the big screen goes completely bright white, almost blinding. Then the white light simmers down. Then Jay Gold’s voice is heard:

"The old is about to become the new."  

Those words also display on the big screen. A few moments pass before the white background with the words turns to a solid gold background. "Until The Day I Die" by Story of the Year begins to play. Golden pyro shoots off from either side as Jay Gold walks out from the back and looks around. He then starts to head to the ring as they crowd greets him with cheers.

Sharper: “Jay Gold had a night that reminded us all what he used to do time and time again. At Under Attack, he managed to defeat Ricky James and then was able to defeat the Golden Boys, in spite of Holly Adams.”

Knots: “And that’s how he’s leaving the Tag League. He’s out of it. He said he was not going to keep going with this situation. Not with Holly Adams. So I guess we can say that Holly Adams is NOT Jay Gold’s favourite wrestler!”

Gold reaches the ring, pulling himself onto the apron. He then looks around before entering the ring. He walks across the ring and goes over to the far corner. He steps up to the middle rope and scans the crowd again. He hops down and goes to the corner where Phillips hands him a microphone. Gold takes it, walking back to the middle of the ring. His music fades out as he looks around.

Gold: “You know, if you told me, that at this point in this year….after everything else. I’d be willing to step out of tournament, to just say to hell with it, I would’ve called you a liar!”

The crowd looks on as Gold pauses.

Gold: “But that’s what I did. I told Holly Adams that she’s on her own. She can have the team. She can have whatever comes from it. I did what I was supposed to do at Under Attack. I defeated a very misguided man and taught him that he can prattle on about whatever ridiculousness he wants, he still has to get it done in this ring if he wants to stay here…and that’s probably the nicest way I can say that because as far as I’m concerned, Ricky James better look hard in the mirror and listen to the poison he constantly spreads. But I beat him…”

The crowd cheers.

Gold: “Then, an hour later, I came out to the ring, facing a man who a week earlier was told his son is in the hospital thanks to a potential drunk driver, something that makes my blood boil…and he still messes around with Holly. I get dealing with things differently, but then to do something so counter to anything your son stood for…that made me sick too. But regardless of him, and in spite of Holly Adams and her tactics, I fought my match and I gave Holly a gift…a win. Two points in the tournament. But I also told her that was going to be it.”

Gold pauses as he looks down a moment.

Gold: “I don’t have it in me to try and deal with the arrogant yelling of a drama queen every week. I’m going to be forty years old next year. I came back to this ring in order to be an example not only for the future, but to be the change I want to see in the ring. Just like David Helms. Someone who did things the way they should be. You come to the ring, you wrestle, you do it for each and every one of you, and you go home, knowing you put a smile on some people’s faces and if you won, you brought some extra money home. For me, that money goes to my family. But under that all is doing the right thing for everyone. Not just being a self-centred egomaniacal waste of time and space in this company. And that’s what Holly was.”

The crowd cheers.

Gold: “So I phoned Sasha and she understand. And she was willing to give someone else an opportunity to team with Holly. I even may have opened that door. But Holly, good luck in the tournament. It was supposed to be something where Kelsai Adamson-Mason and I could test ourselves and see what we could do…and you, Holly, quickly turned that dream into a nightmare. So enjoy your time there. I’m going to focus on what I think needs to be done and that’s being a force for positive change in this ring-“

I Want It All!
I Want It All!
I Want It All!
And I Want It Now!

The opening guitar riff of Queen’s “I Want It All” plays. Gold turns as Matt Hodges walks out from the back. He looks around as the crowd boos, singing “Matt Hodges sucks!” to his music. Hodges looks around and ignores it as Gold watches him as he reaches the ring. Hodges then walks around the ring and asks for a microphone.

Sharper: “Why is Matt Hodges coming out here?”

Knots: “Why not? That’s my thought. It’s Matt Hodges. He’s done what he’s wanted for a while!”

Hodges is handed one and he takes it and walks up the steel steps. He then steps into the ring.

Gold: “Matt? What are you doing here?”

Hodges: “Well Jay, I’m asking myself that a bit myself. I mean I’ve been hearing you talk for the last bit about the change you want to see, but this comes after you quit!”

Gold shakes his head.

Hodges: “Look, it must be great living in your head. But all of this, this waste of time listening to you talk…I don’t get it. Great. You moved on from Holly Adams. Who knows why anyone would want to, but fine…but when you’ve got someone like me on the roster, give me the time. Even ring time to show the future how it’s done. Instead, we just have you hanging on and talking about being the change you want to see when you just proved you’re a quitter.”

Gold: “Or I improved a situation I wanted nothing to do with. If I wanted a headache that bad, I’d just listen to you ramble on. But I guess I’m not that lucky.”

Hodges: “See, that’s what I don’t get. Everyone’s being told they gotta be in this thing. It’s about ratings. I get it. Probably matters more to have me in this ring in these matches, and you…sure…but how the hell do you sneak your way out? You find a replacement…this is ridiculous while I’m stuck with a masked idiot who thinks he’s a demon slayer and my wins over Owen Cruze, tossed out thanks to this momentum sapping loser…just…”

Gold: “You want out? How about asking?”

Hodges: “Did you not hear me? I’m being forced to stick around in this, carrying this demented child and it’s affecting MY hopes and dreams. Had I beat Owen Cruze like we all know I could, the world would be talking about Hodges versus Lancaster at Last Laugh. No questions but-“

Gold: “Did you ask? We can ask Sasha to come out here? I may have my problems with her, but she understood-“

Hodges: “You know what, Jay. That’s not the point…just…screw it-“

Just then, Hodges smacks Jay Gold.

Hodges: “This makes me feel a bit better.”

The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Come on!”

Knots: “Slapping Jay Gold does help things-“

Hodges then steps up to hit him again, but Gold blocks it and nails him with a hard right. The crowd erupts in cheers. Gold nails him again with another shot and then a third before Hodges falls to the ropes before Gold jumps up and hits a dropkick. Hodges goes up and over to the floor. The crowd cheers. Hodges hits the mat and winces, falling back. We then see Subarashi running out from the back and running over to Hodges. Hodges steps up and then Subarashi runs in front of him, pointing to his leg. Hodges then turns back and smacks the barricade. Gold remains in the ring.

Sharper: “And now Subarashi coming out to help Hodges!”

Knots: “After Hodges blamed him for his recent losses.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Gold, he’s ready to keep going!”

Subarashi keeps him back and Hodges turns and storms around the ring. Subarashi tries to follow and Hodges yells at him to stay back before limping slightly as he walks up the rampway. The crowd boos as Gold looks at Hodges and then to Subarashi. Subarashi nods to Gold before heading off after Hodges and we cut away.

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Bree Lancaster, holding the interim SCW World Championship, walking down the hallway with Xiomara Diaz and Scott Burnside.

Bree: “Where is she? She’s supposed to be staying out of trouble.”

Xiomara: “We haven’t heard anything, so that’s got to be good.”

Bree: “Still…just….I trust her, but-“

The camera spins around them before Sienna Swann walks out of a room down the hallway. She steps forward in her gear.

Bree: “Sie!”

Sienna turns, looking a bit surprised.

Sienna: “Oh…Bree-“

Xiomara: “We gotta go. Match is up next.”

Bree: “Where have you been?”

Sienna: “Nowhere. Just needed to clear my head.”

Bree turns and wraps her arm around Sienna and they head down the hallway, now in the opposite direction. Xiomara and Scott continue to head down the hallway before the camera turns back as we see Giovanni Aries walking out of the room Sienna was in.

Sharper: “Wait a minute!”

Knots: “Sienna and Gio?!”

Giovanni smirks and walks in the opposite direction of Sienna, Bree, Scott and Xiomara.

Sharper: “Either way, Sienna Swann and Bree Lancaster in action next! They face A/C Unit in the Tag League!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Sasha can be seen talking in the hallway. Dean Black walks over.

Sasha: “Dean, hold on a minute…”

Sasha turns back to Crystal Zdunich.

Sasha: “You sure?”

Crystal: “Look, I’m not gonna say I like this. Tag title shot on the line. But Maria and I…it’s best we just go our separate ways.”

Sasha: “I hope you understand this. This is going to count as a forfeit.”

Crystal: “Whatever. I’d rather know I can count on her in a fight, then knowing at some point we’re going to fight. And if anyone wants to challenge me, they come after me. I haven’t ducked anyone and frankly, I do my best work alone. So does Maria. So if people have a problem, I’ll smack the taste out of their mouth and show why SCW hired me in the first place.”

Sasha: “Fair enough.”

Sasha then looks up as Lexy Chapel walks over. Crystal turns to her.

Lexy: “Uh hi…”

Lexy then turns to Crystal.

Lexy: “Maybe we should talk.”

Crystal: “Always open for a conversation.”

Lexy smiles and the two walk off. Sasha then turns to Dean as the scene cuts away.

Sharper: “Crystal Zdunich and Maria Salvatore pulling out of the Tag League.”

Knots: “They’ve never gotten it together and I guess I see why and in one sense, I can respect that. Wanting to keep the friendship there, but the titles were on the line.”

Sharper: “And Crystal and Maria both may have to fight to get that reputation off their backs. Hate to say it…but some of that Silver Screen Queen, that prima donna we heard could be something with Crystal…I think it just showed itself there.”

Sienna Swann & Bree Lancaster vs. A/C Unit

Tag League

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

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

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

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

As the heavy music of Imagine Dragons kicks in the lights come back up and Bree Lancaster is standing on the stage, a white robe over her gear and her arms spread wide. The interim SCW World Championship sits around her waist. Bree looks up as white sparks shower down behind her from the top of the set to the stage. Scott Burnside appears behind her. The crowd boos heavily. 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, has a twenty minute time limit, and is a match in the SCW Tag League! First, accompanied by Scott Burnside, making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana, she is the interim SCW World Champion, she is Bree Lancaster!”

The chorus continues as Bree and Scott make their way down the ramp, Bree holding her arms out all the way to the ring. She stops at the steps and Scott goes up ahead of her. Bree follows and Scott holds the ropes open for her to step through. He goes to the apron as Bree walks to the center of the ring, turning as she does. She then walks a circle in the ring showing off, before going to the corner. She removes her World Championship and hands it to Scott. She removes the robe and hands it off as her music fades.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster the new interim SCW World Champion. The queen of the mountain until someone takes it from her or David Helms returns.”

Knots: “Then we find out, but for now, she’s on top and she’ll let everyone know.”

Suddenly, the rift of “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace begins to play, a lone spotlight centers in the entrance way where Sienna Swann has both fists on the ground while balanced on one knee. Slowly standing up, wearing all vinyl wrestling gear, black pointed eyeliner and red lips. Her long blonde hair slicked back in a high ponytail, wearing a pair of black wings that she spreads out with her arms. She now wears shin guards up to her knee pads, black vinyl gauntlets on her wrists and a long sleeve cut off top with her traditional short tights, Xiomara walks out behind her wearing a tight body suit. Sienna with her eyes closed looks up at the rafters before opening them and making her way to the ring with a glare from her icy blue eyes. 

Phillips: “And her partner, making her way to the ring, from Johannesburg, South Africa, accompanied by Xiomara, she is the ‘Avenging Angel’ Sienna Swann!”

Xiomara and Sienna continue to walk toward the ring as “Fallen Angel” continues to play. Xiomara hops to the ring, waits for Sienna to get on the apron before climbing to the second rope, spreading out her black wings as the crowd roars in boos and covers the arena in camera flashes while Xiomara looks on. Sienna hops over landing on her feet in the ring, Xiomara steps in and stands by her as Sienna poses, holding her arms up and wings spread, lowering her head for a moment before looking up with a scowl on her face. Xiomara helps take off her wings before she finally goes outside of the ring as Bree meets Sienna in the corner as they await their opponents.

Sharper: “Sienna Swann meanwhile, I don’t know if she’s moved on from Under Attack or not. Kimberly Williams stapled her!”

Knots: “She was not thrilled that night, but tonight, she was onto other things. Like Giovanni Aries. Bree doesn’t know. But now, they’re looking for another win here! For the two points!”

The lights suddenly go out in the arena. A few seconds of dark silence are followed by the opening synth of "Out in the Cold" by Judas Priest chiming throughout the arena. Some dark blue lights come on near the entrance ramp, lighting up the stage and arena with an eerie bluish hue as dry ice begins to spread across the stage. Several second pass and right as the sound of a snare echoes throughout the arena, a giant white metal container slowly rises up through the left side of the stage with two words plastered upon it.

A/C UNIT

The guitars kick in and Asher Hayes busts out through one side of the container, clad in his signature long leather jacket and sunglasses with a cloud of frozen mist following him out of the container. The SCW Television Championship is over his shoulder. He's quickly followed by Cid Turner, who busts out of the opposite side of the container looking disheveled and just generally confused and for some reason not wearing a shirt or jacket while being in an ice box. The crowd cheers as they both make their way towards the center stage, both shivering due to being in a giant ice box for almost two minutes. Once they're properly warmed up, they make their way down towards the ring through the dry ice. They both go up on steel steps on the opposite sides of each other and climb the turnbuckles, pointing dramatically at each other from across the ring in perfect unison and breathing heavily as the chorus of the song plays, the passionate audience singing along.

"I'm out in the cold

Out in the cold

Hear me calling

Cold

Out in the cold

Please rescue me"

They both hop down to the apron and step in the ring. Asher leans over the top rope and chucks his shades into the crowd and takes his jacket off as Cid nervously strokes his overgrown beard with both hands. They meet each other in the middle and hit each other with a quick fist bump as the lights come back on and their music begins to fade. Asher places the title in his corner.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes and Cid Turner meanwhile, it’s been a while thanks to the Wonderland forfeiting their matches until now, but they’re back in the ring.”

Knots: “Can they pick up from where they left off? Then again, there’s Asher’s leg and Cid seems damn worried. Almost paranoid!”

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster, I’m sure, will be focusing on it.”

The bell sounds. Cid steps up and Asher tells him to relax. Asher then starts off as Cid reluctantly backs off and exits. Bree and Sienna talk before Bree starts off. The crowd roars. The two circle as Sienna and Cid look one. Asher and Bree lunge at one another and Bree ducks down and around and cuffs Asher in the back of the head with a forearm. She follows up with another and Asher falls to the neutral corner. Bree walks over and pushes him back and into the corner. She then chops him. The crowd woos. Bree chops him again. More woos. Asher then spins her around and kicks her in the ribs. He follows up with a chop. The crowd woos. Bree staggers out. She turns around and Asher chops her down. Bree rolls over and gets up. The crowd cheers as Asher looks on and Bree turns and gets up and Asher grabs her arm and wrenches it.

Sharper: “Asher willing to trade chops with Bree. Bree maybe a bit overconfident now that she’s back champion.”

Knots: “Asher right now has to be feeling good. This could be a big night for him.”

Sharper: “Still to come, Asher Hayes defends his TV title against the Adrenaline Champion, in a title for title match, Glory Braddock!”

Asher holds on and jerks on the arm. He turns and pushes her back into the ropes and fires her off. Bree bounces off and on the rebound, Asher elbows her down. Bree gets back up and turns and Asher hits a scoop slam. Bree gets back up and Asher kicks her in the ribs. He pushes her back to the ropes and fires her off. Bree bounces off and Asher goes for a clothesline. Bree ducks and slides under. She then lunges for the bad knee of Asher. Asher falls to a knee. Immediately, Cid enters the ring and runs over and stomps Bree in the back. The crowd roars and Cid gets a stomp in and then another. Sienna enters and runs at Cid and Cid lowers his head and back drops her over. Sienna rolls to the floor as Bree rolls out of the ring. The official stops Cid, but Cid points to both before pointing to Asher’s knee.

Cid: “No! You won’t! No!”

Sharper: “Cid coming in as soon as Bree went after the knee. Cid playing protector.”

Knots: “And quickly taking down both. All of a sudden has the confidence of Sienna and Bree!”

Cid looks around as Asher starts to get up and tells him to relax, helping him back to the corner. Bree and Sienna look at one another. Sienna heads around and Bree slides in. She then gets up and Asher turns, but Bree backs up and tags in Sienna. Sienna enters as the crowd boos. Asher looks at her and Sienna steps up. She looks at Asher and then lunges. Asher ducks a clothesline attempt. Sienna stops and turns around and Asher kicks her in the ribs. He hooks her up and hits a snap suplex. Sienna rolls over. She gets up and Asher walks over with a kick and whips her across. She bounces off and Asher runs at her and clotheslines her down. He then turns and grabs her and pulls her up and sends her into the neutral corner. Asher kicks her in the ribs once and then again before grabbing her and whipping her across. Sienna hits the corner. Asher runs after and Sienna moves out of the way. Asher goes chest first and staggers out and Sienna turns and rakes his eyes. Asher falls to a knee and down to the mat. Sienna then runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a flipping leg drop to the back of Asher’s head. Asher rolls over. Sienna goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Sienna gets up and Asher turns and Sienna grabs him and kicks him in the ribs. He drags her over and holds onto his arm as she reaches back and tags in Bree. Bree enters and hits a front dropkick to the chest, knocking Asher back.

Sharper: “Bree and Sienna now starting to get their offense going. Just too much.”

Knots: “Helps when you go for the eye, huh?”

Asher rolls over and Bree walks over and clubs him in the back. She then spins him around and kicks him in the ribs. Asher falls to a knee. She then looks at Cid and kicks Asher in the knee. Asher winces and Bree kicks him a second time. He piefaces her back and steps up. Bree steps back and Asher goes for a clothesline. Bree ducks and turns and Asher stops and turns and Bree hits a dropkick. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. He rolls over and Bree turns ands and starts to get up before turning and tagging in Sienna. Asher stirs and Bree grabs him and holds him up as Sienna climbs to the top rope. She dives off and hits a back elbow to the jaw of Asher. Asher hits the mat. Bree exits and Sienna goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Asher pushes her off. He rolls over. He starts to get up and Sienna turns and grabs him, dragging him up. He elbows him in the back of the head and then hits a chop. Sienna then chokes him with her boot.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Sienna steps off. She then looks around and walks to the middle of the ring. She poses as the crowd boos. She then turns and runs at Asher and Asher lifts her up and she goes up and over the top rope and lands on the floor. The crowd roars. Asher falls over. Sienna rolls over on the floor. She starts to get up and turns to the ring. Asher gets up and looks over and then lunges. Sienna rolls in and Asher tags in Cid. The crowd cheers. Cid enters.

Sharper: “Sienna back in. Asher gets the tag. Here comes Cid Turner!”

Knots: “Time for Cid Turner to find his confidence and go for it. He’s taking one two of the best!”

Cid looks around and enters and then nails Sienna Swann with a hard right. Sienna hits. Bree enters and Cid nails her with a hard right. Cid looks around and Sienna gets up and Cid nails her with another right hand. He turns back to Bree and nails her with another shot. They both get up and Cid grabs Sienna and whips her into Bree. Bree hits the mat and rolls to the floor. Sienna staggers back and Cid hoists her up and Asher runs over and jumps up and they hit a back suplex/neckbreaker combo. Cid rolls over. Asher points to Sienna. Cid goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Sienna shoots her shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Asher is escorted out of the ring. Cid turns to Sienna and pulls her up. He then looks around and knees her in the ribs. He spins and throws her into the ropes. Sienna bounces off and staggers forward into a kick by Cid. Cid bends her over and lifts her up. He goes for a powerbomb, but Sienna slides down. She stops and turns and Cid hits a back kick. He turns and runs into the ropes and Sienna lunges and hits a back elbow. Sienna falls over and turns to the ropes. Cid staggers up and turns and runs at her. Sienna lifts him up just a bit, pulling down on the top rope, but Bree, who has now returned to the apron, nails him with a double punch. Cid falls back into the ring. Sienna tags in Bree.

Sharper: “Bree with a variation of the BOGO. Cid down.”

Knots: “He’s shown more confidence as of late, but a bit too much there. Bree Lancaster takes advantage.”

Bree goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Cid kicks out. He turns and rolls over. Bree starts to get up. Cid gets up and Bree kicks him in the ribs. Cid falls back to the neutral corner. Bree follows up with a shoulder to the ribs and then another and then a third. She grabs Cid and whips him across. Cid goes across. He hits the opposite corner. Bree runs after and Cid gets a boot up. The crowd roars. Cid looks around and climbs up to the top rope. Bree gets up and Cid dives off with a Denver Diving Kick. The crowd cheers. Cid turns and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Sienna breaks it up. Cid rolls off. Asher starts to get in, but Sienna gets up and runs over and forearms him. Asher falls to the apron. Sienna turns around and stomps Cid a couple of times before the official tells her to get back, threatening a disqualification. Bree starts to get up. Cid staggers and Bree looks at him and smirks. She then lunges and goes for a superkick, but Cid catches her leg. He spins her around and then lifts her up and runs her into the A/C Unit corner. He holds her back in and tags in Asher. Asher enters and runs into the middle of the ring as Cid pins Bree in the corner, shoulder thrusted into the ribs. Asher runs over and hits a running dropkick. The crowd erupts in cheers. Cid steps back and Bree falls over.

Sharper: “Asher’s legs look fine! Dropkick to the jaw of the interim World Champion!”

Knots: “Can he pin her?!”

Asher turns and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Bree shoots her shoulder up. Sienna looks relieved in the corner as Bree rolls over. Cid exits the ring. Asher gets up as Bree rolls over. Asher then turns and Sienna enters the ring to help her friend. She goes over as Demitra stops her. Cid again this time enters and runs past Bree and grabs Sienna. He rears back and elbows Demitra in the jaw. Demitra falls over and Sienna kicks him in the ribs and throws him out of the ring. Cid hits and rolls over. Sienna then turns and smiles as Bree grabs Asher by the hair and pulls him back into the A/C Unit corner. Bree and Sienna both start to kick away on Asher as the crowd boos. Cid rolls over as Sienna then drops down to the floor and walks around to Cid. Cid gets up and Sienna grabs him, but Cid turns and spins her over the announce table. The crowd roars.

Knots: “Okay, I’m getting back. This isn’t take a crazy chick home from work day!”

Sharper: “You’ve had your problems with Sienna. Cid telegraphing Sienna.”

Cid then walks around the ring as Bree grabs Asher and pulls him out before snapmaring him down. She then looks at the legs of Asher before turning and grabbing them. She doesn’t go for the Crescent lock, but Cid, immediately rolls into the ring and runs over and clotheslines her down. The crowd roars. Asher rolls over to the apron. Cid then stomps Bree in the ribs and then again. Sienna then grabs a steel chair, pulling it away from Phillips and drags it to the ring. Asher looks up and sees this and rolls to the floor. He looks under the ring and grabs something, pulling out a toolbox. He then grabs the lid of it and rolls back in. Demitra stirs as Sienna rolls into the ring. Cid grabs Bree as Bree tries to go for the eyes.

Cid: “Asher! I got her! I got her!”

Bree then hits a low blow and Cid staggers off. Sienna then runs at him, but Asher runs over and blocks the chair shot with the toolbox. The impact, causes both to drop their weapons. Asher spins around and Sienna turns and runs at Asher as Asher gets a back elbow up, but the official calls for the bell. Demitra then drops down, holding his jaw, wincing a bit. Phillips walks over as Bree looks up and Sienna turns. Asher looks on as Phillips talks to Demitra.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the official has disqualified both teams and therefore, this match is a draw!”

The crowd boos as Sienna turns and runs at Asher. Asher rolls to the floor as Bree moves in front of her to stop her. Cid rolls out of the ring, holding himself. Asher walks around. Cid turns to him, checking on him. Asher asks the same as Sienna looks around.

Sharper: “This went off the rails. Sienna grabbing a chair. Asher grabbing a weapon.”

Knots: “And Demitra having enough.”

Sharper: “Bree stopping Sienna from going after Asher. Asher has another match tonight and it’s for the Adrenaline and TV titles. But against Glory Braddock, someone Bree isn’t a fan of. Meanwhile, look at the friendship, the comradery between Cid and Asher.”

Knots: “Yeah…talk about coming a long way and tonight, Cid looked as confident as we’ve seen him.”

Sharper: “So one point for both teams. Not what they wanted, but the first draw of the tournament here tonight on Breakdown!”

Sienna walks around as Bree stops her from doing more and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

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

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

The crowd boos as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched. He looks around before turning back and motioning to the back. TJ Johnson can be half seen stepping out from the back. Gavin turns back and motions for him to come, grabbing him by the arm. TJ, however, also has Katie by the hand and Katie staggers out as TJ nearly trips over himself. Gavin keeps motioning for them to come to the ring. TJ turns and Katie shakes her head and motions for TJ to lead her down. Katie starts to head to the ring as Gavin heads down to the ring with a swagger and hops onto the apron.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor coming out here and seemingly forcing Katie Steward to join him.”

Knots: “I’m sure this will be worthwhile. I mean, they’ve got the two points. Crystal Zdunich and Maria Salvatore have pulled out of the tournament. Taking the L for the rest of this thing.”

Sharper: “Clearly Gavin wants something else!”

Katie reluctantly reaches the ring as Gavin enters the ring and motions to Phillips to enter the ring. Katie walks up the steel steps. TJ climbs onto the apron and holds the ropes open for her. She steps in and walks forward. She snaps at Gavin as Gavin turns, holding his hands out and then turning to Phillips, saying something to him. Phillips looks around and turns back as the music fades out. Gavin turns and grabs the microphone. He then tells Phillips to stay where he is.

Gavin: “Okay, okay…I know that you and I have had a few problems. I mean, you’re probably not thrilled that I’m not standing here as the SCW Adrenaline Champion after Glory Braddock used EVERY trick in the book. But that’s okay. Because you and I have SO much in common!”

Katie looks at him unimpressed.

Gavin: “We’re both proud people. Demanding gold around our waist. We…uh…we both have been the victim of terrible terribles and such…yeah! You and your formal protests. Ava has been lodging them all night. But more importantly, we’re two stars that if the fans here in our HOME TOWN of LOS ANGELES….”

The crowd boos as Gavin looks around, a bit surprised. Katie glares at them.

Gavin: “They’ll riot! That’s right. That’s why they’re booing. They’d riot if we didn’t come out here when we’re clearly the light in the darkness and the spotlight LOVES us. I mean, you’re the Goddess of Desire. I’m the God of Pure Fire! We are something special and damn it, if I’m going to watch us not have our names announced as the winners after our opponents understood the sheer ability and awesomeness of you and I together and said, nope, we’re out!”

Katie looks at Gavin, her emotions softening, almost convinced by what he’s said.

Gavin: “So what do you say? We’re not so different. Maybe this is the key to getting you the World Tag Team Championship. Katie Steward having won all of the titles and me, The All-Star, the Most Valuable Partner…Gavin Taylor right there in ensuring this historic moment came to pass!”

Gavin looks at Katie. Katie looks at him and then TJ. Katie then points to TJ, saying something to him. TJ then extends his hand and shakes Gavin’s.

Knots: “Progress!”

Sharper: “Katie not shaking his hand, but TJ I guess is going to do it on her behalf!”

Gavin then turns to Jason Phillips. The crowd boos.

Gavin: “Jim! Announce it like you’ve never announced anything else in your life!”

Gavin hands Phillips the microphone. Phillips takes it and sighs. He then steps forward.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via forfeit…the team of Gavin Taylor and Katie Steward!”

Katie steps up.

Katie: “What the hell was that? That’s no way to announce a Goddess!”

Gavin steps up then.

Gavin: “Oh yeah…same for an All-Star!”

Phillips sighs. He then brings the microphone to his mouth again.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via forfeit, the team of the All-Star, Gavin Taylor and the GODDESS OF DESIRE, Katie Steward!”

Katie smiles as Phillips brings the microphone down. Gavin nods and pats him on the back before “Sweet but Psycho” By Ava Max plays in the arena. Gavin looks around, hearing it. Katie just smiles before TJ heads over to the ropes, holding them open for Katie as she steps through and drops down to the floor. TJ exits as Gavin looks around and rolls to the floor. He then starts to walk to the back with Katie Steward as the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Our night dose of arrogance!”

Knots: “We provide something for everyone here in SCW!”

Katie and TJ head to the back as Gavin follows, playing to the crowd a bit.

Backstage, we see Konrad Raab holding his Rainbow Ice mask in his hand. We then see Dylan Howell, in his wrestling gear, walking up to him.

Howell: “Ready to go say hi to my sister!”

Raab: “Going to have to be. This is going to be a hard one. But thank you…thank you for agreeing to team with me the rest of the way. Let’s do this for Alistaire.”

Howell: “For Ali!!!!!!!”

Howell lets out a roar as he runs out of the locker room. Raab takes his mask and puts it on. He then does up the Velcro strap and punches his right palm with his left fist and heads off. The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown cuts backstage where Jaina Lancaster stands by. 

Jaina: “We are a week removed from Under Attack, where Supreme Championship Wrestling crowned a new interim World Champion and…”

Jaina trails and tilts her head, squinting past the shot. A look of bewilderment crosses her face, and she points forward. The camera spins one hundred and eighty degrees where Datura sits at a table, feverishly scribbling with a sharpie. Jaina wanders over. 

Jaina: “At Under Attack, we saw an Unsanctioned match between Alioth Starre and Datura which ended with a victory for Datura.” 

She examines Datura’s work, then peers at her. 

Jaina: “So, ugh, what are you doing there?”

Datura’s head jolts up. A look of surprise dissipates once she recognizes Jaina, and her face beams with joy. 

Datura: “When I told Supreme Championship Wrestling that I wanted to wrestle at Under Attack, we agreed it would be to crown the Coolest SCW Wrestler Who Has Never Won a Title. Since I have not heard anything from the corporate office, so in the meantime…” 

The camera pans down from Datura and settles upon a thick, red and white studded belt with a Hot Topic tag still attached. In the center is an intricately colored cookie tray covered in Sharpie geometric patterns, with taped leaves and Psyduck stickers haphazardly stuck on. In cursive, the middle of the tray reads Coolest SCW Wrestler Who Has Never Won a Title/Unsanctioned Championship. 

Datura: “I went ahead and created a belt of my own!”

The camera pans back up to Jaina, mouth agape. 

Jaina: “That’s um. Thats—“

Datura: “Incredible. I know! I’ve been involved with Supreme Championship Wrestling for so long, and to come back and achieve this is just. Ugh. It’s unreal. I couldn’t be happier.”

Datura picks up the belt and slings it over her shoulder. After admiring it, she reaches out and grabs Jaina by the shoulder. 

Datura: “Give Bree your regards for me, champion to champion, you know? It’s always so great to see you, Jaina.”

Datura lets out a laugh and shakes her head before limping off screen. Jaina watches for a moment before turning back to the camera, stupefied. 

Jaina: “I think I’ll send it back to you guys.”

Dylan Howell & Konrad Raab vs. Frozen Hell

Tag League

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain with Dylan Howell coming out behind him. Konrad's wearing his red, green and blue mask along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iced Rainbow on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest. Dylan Howell steps forward, wearing his ring gear as he looks around.

Phillips: “The following contest is a Tag League match, scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW World Tag Team Championship! First, the challengers, from Cologne, Germany, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab! And his partner, from Malibu Beach, California, he is Dylan Howell!”

Raab ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring. He goes up the stairs, along with Dylan Howell before going in-between the ropes before sitting down in the corner of the ring with the crowd cheering for him, having a nasty look in his eyes, while Dylan Howell raises his hands in the middle of the ring, before patting Konrad's shoulder. Dylan walks around the ring, waiting for the match to start.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell making his return to the ring, months after his fight with Ridley Ellis and it’s going to be a special one. Teaming with Konrad, sure, but he’s facing his half-sister Regan Street and Selena Frost for the Tag Titles.”

Knots: “Talk about being thrown into the frying pan. Right into a title match and against family!”

“HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!”
“BELIEVE IT!”

The fans are roaring in cheers as “Hell Has Frozen Over” by The Megas and Entertainment System plays! From the back walks Regan Street and Selena Frost, both holding their SCW World Tag Team Championship belts. Taking the lead, Regan stands on the platform, grinning, as “Snow” falls on the background screens and “fire” dances down the electronic rampway. Lowering herself, as if ready to pounce, Regan holds her claws out as Selena stands behind her, the platinum-blonde's back hand raising up and her front hand reaching out over Regan towards the ring! With a stamp of Selena's foot, ice races along the electronic fire display, causing it to freeze and crack! Both smiling, Regan and Selena spin out of their pose and make their way down the ramp, Mikaela Street coming from the backstage curtains to join them.

Phillips: “Their opponents, making their way to the ring, accompanied by Mikaela Street, from Santa Monica, California, she is “The Hellcat” Regan Street and her partner, from Nome, Alaska, she is “The Snow Queen,” Selena Frost. Together, they are the SCW World Tag Team Champions, Frozen Hell!”

As Mikaela reaches the ring and walks over to her proper corner, Selena and Regan slide under the ropes to enter the ring. Getting to her feet, Selena lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more as Regan, matching her partner's smirk, lowers down to a pouncing stance. With a slam of her foot, Selena causes the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue streaks of fire as the lights return to normal. Regan jumps to a turnbuckle and continues to pose while Selena stands near her. Regan hops down and the two hand off their titles to the official, Steve Hollinsworth. He holds up both titles as the SCW World Tag Team Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner. Regan and Selena talk as Dylan steps forward and Regan looks across at him and nods.

Sharper: “Here we go. Frozen Hell making their Tag League debut. They’re the last team to have their first match.”

Knots: “And already into a hell of a match. With Selena sore too.”

The bell sounds. Selena steps out and Regan and Dylan start off. The crowd roars. Dylan and Regan look at one another, nodding and smiling as they circle and then go for a lock up. Dylan ducks down to go around, but Regan counters with a side headlock. She pulls back and Dylan gets her back to the ropes and fires her off. She bounces off and Dylan goes for a clothesline. Regan ducks and bounces off the other side and then slides through Dylan’s legs. Dylan steps forward and turns and Regan hits a dropkick. She goes for the pin.

1!

Dylan kicks out. Both get up and Regan forearms Dylan in the jaw. She grabs him and goes to whip him across, but Dylan stops, pulls her into a side headlock. He then rubs his knuckles on her head for a noogie. The crowd roars and Regan pushes away. Dylan steps forward and looks around. Regan rubs her head and then lunges forward, but Dylan blocks hard forearm and then wrenches the arm. He turns and tags in Konrad. Konrad enters and Dylan holds Regan and Raab hits a European uppercut, knocking her down.

Sharper: “Dylan having some fun at his half-sister’s expense and now in comes Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “A lot of respect there, but hell, Howell and him are working well so far. Better than he and Alistaire Allocco did.”

Sharper: “And we hope Alistaire Allocco is recovering well. He’s since become conscious and well, just a long road ahead for him.”

Regan slowly gets up and Raab grabs her and hits another European uppercut. Regan hits the mat and turns to the ropes. Raab follows up with a hard right to the ribs and then a back elbow. Regan falls to the corner. Raab grabs her and whips her across. Raab runs after and Regan gets her boots up. Regan then runs along the ropes, hitting the ropes, tagging in Selena. She jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking Raab down. Selena climbs to the top rope and dives off with a leg drop. The crowd ohs and Selena turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Raab kicks out. Selena gets up and Raab rolls over. Selena walks over and grabs him and pulls him up before kicking him in the ribs. She then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a spinning heel kick. Selena gets up and goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Raab kicks out again. Selena starts to get up and turns and grabs Raab, but Raab counters with a jawbreaker. Selena falls back to the ropes. Raab gets up and Selena runs at him, but Raab ducks a clothesline attempt, grabs her in a waistlock and hits a release German suplex. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Raab showing that fighting spirit. Caught Selena and then dumped her over with the German.”

Knots: “And if she was sore before, she’s going to be crying in pain now.”

Raab starts to get up and turns and tags in Dylan. Dylan enters as Raab leans back in the corner. Dylan runs over and hits a running knee drop to the back of Selena’s head. He then rolls her over and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Selena gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and stirs as Dylan grabs her and pulls her up and chops her in the chest. The crowd woos. She chops her again. More woos. He then whips her into the corner. Dylan runs after and clotheslines her in the chest. Dylan steps back and Selena staggers out. Dylan spins her around and goes for a waistlock of his own. Selena however blocks it for a moment. Dylan tries to hoist her up again before throwing Selena back for a German, but Selena backflips through. She lands on her feet. Dylan rolls over and Selena hits a basement dropkick to the face. Dylan falls back. The crowd ohs. Selena gets up and moves to the ropes. Dylan stirs and Selena tags in Regan. Regan enters and Dylan gets up and Selena and Regan both get up and grab him and hit a double back suplex. Selena rolls out of the ring and Regan goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Dylan rolls his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Double suplex, only gets two. Selena able to get Regan in and we’re back where we started in this one.”

Knots: “And right now, the tag champs got the advantage. Dylan’s looking good though. And amazing what happens when Raab has someone to work with!”

Dylan rolls over and Regan grabs him and pulls him up and snapmares him over. She then hits a leg drop before getting up and hitting a second leg drop and then getting up and hitting a third. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Raab breaks it up. He backs up and Regan rolls off. She starts to get up and Dylan rolls over. Regan follows up and kicks him in the ribs and then forearms him in the jaw. She then runs into the ropes, bounces off and goes for a Lou Thesz Press. Dylan however catches her and then hits a hotshot. The crowd ohs and Dylan rolls over. Regan rolls over, holding her throat. Dylan crawls over and tags in Raab. Raab moves along the apron. Regan gets back up, holding her throat and Raab slingshots into the ring and hits a flying clothesline.

Sharper: “Raab launching himself.”

Knots: “The Iced Rocket!”

Sharper: “Regan down. Now a cover!”

1!

2!

Regan gets her shoulder up. Raab gets up and turns and grabs Regan and pulls her up. He elbows her in the back of the head and then again. Raab then hooks her up for a back suplex, but Regan backflips through. Raab turns around and Regan hits an enziguri kick. Raab staggers to his corner and Dylan tags himself in. He enters as Regan turns to go for the tag. Selena reaches out, but Dylan grabs Regan and pulls her back before hitting a snapmare. He runs into the ropes, bounces off and goes for a running kick to the chest, but Regan falls back and then pulls Dylan down as he misses into a school boy.

1!

2!

Dylan kicks out. Both get up and Regan ducks a clothesline from Dylan. Regan runs into the ropes as does Dylan and Regan bounces off and hits the Love Tap on the rebound. She goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Raab pulls Regan off. Selena enters and forearms Raab in the jaw and then again. Raab falls to the ropes. Selena kicks him in the ribs. Regan gets up and the two run into the ropes, but Dylan manages to trip up Regan. Selena keeps running at Raab and Raab counters with a back drop. Selena however spins through and lands on the apron. Raab turns and Selena hits a pump kick to the jaw. Raab falls over. Howell then runs over and jumps to the middle turnbuckle and jumps off, dropkicking Selena off the apron and into the entrance way. Howell rolls over as Regan gets up and stomps Raab out of the ring.

Sharper: “Howell knocking Selena to the floor. She’s looked solid, but not as crisp as we’ve seen her.”

Knots: “Probably some of the aftereffects, but Regan rising to the occasion here. And she’s knocking Raab out there.”

Sharper: “Howell and Street the legal participants…and what the hell is that? Look at the entrance way. Selena! You’re in trouble!”

Xander Valentine is shown walking down the rampway. The crowd boos seeing him. Selena stirs, holding her jaw. Xander just continues to head down and walks over to Selena and looks down over her. Raab starts to get up on the apron as Regan hasn’t realized Xander is at ringside. Instead, Regan has Dylan pushed back into the corner, having speared him back. Mikaela starts to try and get Regan’s attention. Selena then starts to get up and turns and looks up and sees Xander. Immediately she looks at him and without any hesitation nails him with a hard right. The crowd ohs and Xander staggers back. Selena then steps back and turns to the ring as Regan pulls Dylan out and then goes to whip him across, but Dylan spins through and sends her in. Selena just then is nailed in the back by the US Championship by Xander. The crowd ohs and boos as Xander then pulls Selena back and locks in the Fade to Black again. The referee calls for the bell.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine attacking Selena after Selena threw a right hand.”

Knots: “She’s not scared of him one bit and you know she didn’t like being choked out, but she forgot! By attacking him, Xander can defend himself!”

Sharper: “And using the title! Now the Fade to Black again!”

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, Regan Street and Selena Frost. Therefore, still your SCW World Tag Team Champions…Frozen Hell!”

Dylan stops as Mikaela gets their attention. Dylan turns as Regan steps up and Xander looks right at her, smiling as Selena struggles, but just before he can truly pull back, Raab steps of the steel steps and dives, nailing Xander in the side of the head with a diving European uppercut. The crowd erupts in cheers as Xander lets go and stumbles back. Raab gets up and steps up and nails him with a hard left jab and then another before a hard right. Dylan slides to the floor and runs over and stops Raab as Xander staggers back. He turns, holding his jaw, before turning and spinning around.

Sharper: “Raab saving Selena Frost. They’ve had issues long in the past, but Raab stepping up and doing what’s right. And Dylan Howell even stopping and helping. And this family, Howell, Street, Frost…we can add Raab I guess to it, standing up to Xander Valentine.”

Knots: “Look at the eyes. He wants to get back in there. He wants to fight, but he’s trying to figure out if he can fight all four and I really doubt that.”

Regan helps Selena up as she then turns and starts to step up as Dylan turns to her and stops her as Mikaela does the same. Xander then grabs his US Championship and steps back. The crowd cheering as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, the scene opens up to see Tommy Valentine backstage. A few moments pass before Jaina Lancaster walks into the room. Kandis steps up and looks over.

Jaina: “Tommy…can I get a word?”

Tommy looks up and scoffs.

Tommy: “Of course they send the one related to her.”

Tommy looks up.

Tommy: “Don’t bother asking. I know why you’re here. Lost the interim title. Now what? Kandis didn’t have a great night at Under Attack, nearly was hurt by a lunatic…now what? Now what?”

Tommy stands up and looks at Jaina.

Tommy: “I can accept being beaten by someone damn good. But I can’t help but sit here and feel a bit cheated. So what’s next? I won’t speak for Kandis. I know she has her plans. We’ve got the Tag League. We need to figure that out. What’s next for me?”

Tommy looks at Jaina.

Tommy: “Remember everyone that this, this time back on top…this isn’t a fluke.”

Tommy turns to Kandis as Kandis smirks and Jaina nods.

Jaina: “Thank you.”

Jaina looks at both before backing out of the room.

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight, we see Blake Mason, wearing a suit, stepping out. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "G.O.A.T"  by CF0$ plays through the loud speaker.  Standing behind him is Jaxson Sullivan, wearing a suit, looking like he is ready to knock someones head off. Blake then heads to the ring.

Sharper: “Blake Mason had an eventful Under Attack. He had a luxury suite brawl against the team of Vengeance.”

Knots: “And vengeance was taking place as Sienna Swann got involved, attacking both Blake and then the team of Jessica Lasiewicz and Kim Williams. And as a result, Sienna Swann got a couple of staples for her trouble!”

Sharper: “But again, another night, another night that Blake came out without victory, but perhaps worn down.”

Blake walks over to the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then steps into the ring. Jaxson Sullivan walks up behind him and steps into the ring. He stands in the back corner as Blake Mason walks over to the corner, asking for a microphone. Phillips obliges, handing him one. He turns back to the middle of the ring and waits for his music to fade out. The crowd cheers for him as Blake looks around and nods.

Blake: “You know…I would’ve liked nothing more than to walk into the City of Angels as a victor, but that’s not what happened. Instead, Katya got a front row seat to watch me fall on my face again. But it wasn’t for lack of trying.”

Blake shakes his head.

Blake: “Oh no. Instead, I know I gave Kim and Jessica a hell of a fight, but then someone else showed up…Sienna Swann.”

The crowd boos.

Blake: “I don’t even know what to think. Someone so unhinged that she needed the one target that maybe wouldn’t lead to blowback for Bree.”

Blake pauses for a moment and looks up. The crowd seems to know what he’s getting at.

Sharper: “Wait a minute. Blake having a bit of a look. There’s a contract clause that prevents him from having to face Sienna or Bree. That was intentional.”

Knots: “Chris Cannon too. To move on.”

Blake: “Don’t worry…that’s now why I’m out here. Especially not with her teaming with Bree. And given everything else. People can say I’m running. But I’m just being realistic. That was a long time again and I’m not that person, no matter what Sienna or Katya or others think…But at the same time, that seems to be who I always will be. And I don’t know. I don’t know if this is worth it.”

Blake pauses as the crowd boos.

Blake: “Look, I’m being honest. I know everyone says that being a champion…it puts a target on you. That’s to beat you in this ring. I have a target looking to take me out…for past transgressions that are what…a lifetime ago and for what? Personal vendettas from one woman who won’t let go. It’s become her entire reason…The other…a madwoman going from target to target until she strikes hard enough that it makes it all worth it. Even with all of this and Bree as interim World Champion, I could probably take that clause off and go right for it, piss off Katya, and tell Sienna and Bree, I’m coming. But let’s be real…we know that would be suicide.”

Blake sighs.

Blake: “I’m out here because frankly I don’t know. From Syren, to Ravyn, to now Vengeance. Everything gained around Rise to Greatness gone.”

Blake snaps his fingers.

Blake: “Like that, because it’s willed. And that’s power. Power I wish I have…power that a better person may fight…I…-“

The opening guitar riff of “Crazy Train” begins to play. Kimberly Williams comes rushing out onto the stage to loud cheers from the audience. She looks around as Blake turns to the stage. Jessica Lasiewicz follows out with a microphone in her hand, more subdued than Kim. Blake turns to the stage.

Sharper: “The team that returned a few weeks ago and was Katya’s choice to go after Blake and walked away victorious!”

Blake: “Looks, Jessica…Kim-“

Jessica: “No, Blake. I think you should listen to us.”

Blake brings the microphone down and nods, extending his arms.

Jessica: “See, at Under Attack, we made our SCW return…And we were asked by Katya to give you a fight. That’s about as far as anything we gave a damn with regard to Katya went. It was a way to put water under the bridge for Kim. And that’s good enough. See, you’ll appreciate this Blake. We’re not bad people. We’re just trying to get ahead in a hyper competitive environment. In the past, for you, that would’ve been doing something untoward…or using your money…Now you’re just using your money to pay for the luxury suite mess.”

The crowd boss a bit.

Jessica: “How much did that cost?”

Blake: “Enough…”

Jessica: “Yeah, but you could’ve bought an army. You didn’t. You went in there with me and Kim who…”

Kim waves maniacally and smiles. The crowd roars.

Jessica: “Well you know…And you gave us a fight. Even when Sienna showed up, you didn’t take a cheap shot. You fought. Honourable…you can say foolish. But the fact is that at the end of the day, neither of us are that different…except Kim and I…we’ll do what we need to to get ahead. You used to do that, Blake…”

The crowd buzzes a bit. Blake looks at Jessica.

Jessica: “Maybe if you remember that…you can deal with this. Because we have the win. We’re going our separate ways…Kim may need to deal with Sienna at some point.”

Kim runs over and grabs the microphone.

Kim: “I have more where that came from.”

She then turns and makes a trigger finger gesture with her hand as the crowd cheers and a “Staple!” chant begins to break out. Kim turns and acts like a conductor. She starts to walk along the stage.

Jessica: “So Blake…maybe remember who you are and-“

Kim then suddenly steps on one part of the stage, causing part of it to give way, the grating tilting and then sliding through to the ground underneath the stage. She quickly turns and grabs onto the side. Grimacing as she looks a bit surprised. Jessica stops in midsentence and turns and goes over and quickly grabs Kim. Blake turns to Jaxson and Blake drops down to the floor. He jogs up the rampway.

Sharper: “Kim just went through part of the stage. What the hell just happened?”

Knots: “It titled…something wasn’t fastened-“

Sharper: “Giovanni?”

Knots: “Oh God…how many people have come out and people walked right past it. She stepped on it the right way…what the hell? That’s sick!”

Sharper: “If it is Giovanni, he had us all thinking something else and then that…”

Jessica pulls Kim up and she gets her knee up and rolls over and turns and then chuckles a bit.

Knots: “Kim seems happy about it.”

Sharper: “That’s not happy. That’s more a challenge. Kim’s not wired like the rest of us!”

Knots: “Either way, get her some help!”

Kim looks at the hole as Blake jogs over with Jaxson a few steps behind. Jessica looks down the hole. Kim just looks at it and chuckles some more as the crowd buzzes, looking on.

COMMERCIALS

We return to Breakdown to see a crew member crawling out from under the stage. He gives a thumbs up. Dean Black nods as he turns to Sasha who is looking on.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We had another surprise, we assume, courtesy of Giovanni Aries and then Wonderland.”

MOMENTS AGO:

The Breakdown logo comes up as we see Kimberly Williams walking along the stage.

Jessica: “So Blake…maybe remember who you are and-“

Kim then suddenly steps on one part of the stage, causing part of it to give way, the grating tilting and then sliding through to the ground underneath the stage. She quickly turns and grabs onto the side. Grimacing as she looks a bit surprised. Jessica stops in midsentence and turns and goes over and quickly grabs Kim.

Sharper: “And you see Blake Mason even going up. Jessica Lasiewicz was in the midst of trying to help Blake. But Kim…”

Knots: “Kim nearly went to hell. I’m sure she’s going there when she’s shuffling off this mortal coil, but not tonight!”

We see Blake and Jaxson then helping them as the replay moves forward. The Breakdown logo comes up.

We return live.

Black: “So what was it?”

Crew member: “A few screws were removed. All it took was someone to step. And it would tilt.”

Black turns to Sasha.

Sasha: “Of course. Safe now?”

The crew member nods.

Sasha: “Well focus there. Bring out the next match.”

The cameras pan across the crowd for a moment.

Owen Cruze & Aaron Blackbourne vs. Jake Starr & ???

Tag League

The haunting opening lines of ‘Legends Never Die’ fill the arena, as smoke begins to form in the entranceway, the fans on their feet

“Legends never die
When the world is callin' you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends never die (oo-oh)”

As the beat kicks in, a silhouette forms in the smoke, the noise in the arena cranking up a notch

“They never lose hope when everything's cold
And the fighting's near”

Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne step out through the smoke, and stands on the stage, Owen with a look left and right. And then a smirk, and a nod of acknowledgment to the fans. Aaron Blackbourne looks around too as Kelcey Wallace walks out and joins them. Owen looks at Sasha as Sasha nods. Owen then refocuses.

“It's deep in their bones. They run into smoke when the fire is fierce
Oh, pick yourself up 'cause”

Dropping to one knee, Owen punches the floor, pyrotechnics filling the space behind him, before he starts to walk down to the ring. Aaron Blackbourne walks with him as Kelcey Wallace takes up the rear.

Phillips: “The following contest is a SCW Tag League matchup, scheduled for onefall, with TV time remaining, and is your main event of the evening! First, accompanied by Kelcey Wallace, they are Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne!”

Owen slides into the ring under the bottom rope, and straight to a turnbuckle, climbing it and lifting one arm in the air, before then applauding the whole arena. Blackbourne slides in and runs to the opposite corner. Kelcey enters the ring and shows both off. Then, Owen and Blackbourne jump down as the music fades out.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne about ready to continue their push in the Tag League. They don’t quite know who they’re up against.”

Knots: “We know Jake won’t likely have Giovanni Aries as his partner. That’s someone they may be thinking about actually thought.”

Sharper: “After earlier tonight.”

Knots: “They better be focusing. Thinking about a crazy man who is spouting conspiracy theories isn’t going to help!”

The opening chords of "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown begin to echo throughout the stadium. With each opening drum beat, the logo of the Social Misfits flashes on the jumbotron...

Yeah, I get it you're an outcast
Always under attack always coming in last
Bringing up the past no one owes you anything
I think you need a shotgun blast a kick in the ass
So paranoid

WATCH YOUR BACK!

With those words, an explosion or pyro shoots high into the air from the stage and in front of the stage in another wall of sparks. Lights start to circle the arena as several spotlights turn to the stage. Jake Starr walks out from the back and looks around. He just smiles and nods. He surveys the crowd, feeling their energy and absorbing it all in. His nameplate comes up as Jake Starr starts to head down to the ring. He makes his way down the rampway before going to the guardrail and fist bumping a few fans and then going to the other side before doing the same.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Des Moines, Iowa, he is the Only Social Misfit Remaining, Jake Starr!”

The crowd cheers as Starr runs over to the ring and jumps up onto the apron. He steps into the ring. He immediately makes his way to the far corner, climbing to the top rope. As the chorus hits, a spotlights illuminate Jake and he simply stands there looking around at the fans with a smirk on his face. He points at himself, and ultimately yells the words "I'M NOT DEAD YET!" He looks around, continuing to soak up the energy from the crowd before beating on his chest twice, and raises his "Misfit Revolution Fist" high into the air, a gesture mimicked by many fans in the crowd who have been supporters over the years. After this, he goes camera side and climbs on the middle rope raising his arm one more time. He looks around before hopping down and walking around the ring.

Sharper: “Starr’s out here. Defiant as he is known to be.”

Knots: “Who’s his partner? Can’t be Jordan. She’s got a partner. Can’t be Tommy. Same there.”

Sharper: “So who is it? Who will be continuing the tournament with Jake here?”

"King Nothing" by Metallica echos from the louder speaker. The lights go out. When the lights come back on Donovan Cunningham appears on the stage. Not too long after JaMarcus Avery and TD Batterson walk out to join him. All three of them raise one fist into the air. Then they march down to the ring with purpose.

Phillips: “His partner, accompanied by Donovan Cunningham and TD Batterson, from San Francisco, California, he is the Evolution of Pro Wrestling, JaMarcus Avery!”

They reach the ring. Donovan gets on the apron. JaMarcus slides underneath the bottom rope. While all this is going on TD walks up the ring step. Donovan holds the rope open for TD to enter the ring. They join JaMarcus in the center of the ring. Once again all three raise their fist in the air. TD and Donovan exit the ring leaving JaMarcus alone. JaMarcus turns to Jake and the two of them talk a bit.

Sharper: “Talk about a surprise. California’s own, JaMarcus Avery making an appearance and apparently as Starr’s partner!”

Knots: “And this could be an interesting situation. Cruze and Blackbourne were not ready for him!”

The bell sounds and Starr starts off as does Blackbourne. The two lock up in the middle of the ring. Starr turns into a side headlock. He pulls back as Blackbourne reaches around and gets him to the ropes. He fires Starr off. Starr bounces off. Blackbourne steps up and Starr shoulders her down. He runs into the ropes, bounces off and Blackbourne rolls toward him. Starr hops over and Blackbourne gets up and then flips towards Starr. Starr runs past and bounces off and Blackbourne lunges with an uppercut. Starr hits the mat. Blackbourne goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Starr kicks out and rolls over. Blackbourne gets up as Starr stirs. Blackbourne grabs him and drags him up and whips him not the ropes. Starr bounces off and Blackbourne hits a quick toe kick to the ribs before stepping back and hitting a bicycle kick. He goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Avery pulls Aaron off. Starr rolls over and looks over as does Blackbourne. Avery exits.

Sharper: “And JaMarcus Avery getting involved. Starr and Blackbourne taking notice.”

Knots: “That wasn’t getting involved. That was Avery moving a heavy object and showing it with ease. Just pitched him across the ring!”

Starr gets up as Blackbourne starts to get up and Blackbourne turns and moves over to Starr. The two lock up again and Starr knees him in the ribs and then turns and whips him into his corner. Avery however nails him with a shot. Blackbourne staggers back and Starr hoists him up and hits a back suplex. He then looks at Avery and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Blackbourne kicks out. Starr turns and reaches over, but Blackbourne holds onto Starr. He pulls Starr back. Starr rolls over and Blackbourne gets up. Starr gets up and runs at him and Blackbourne catches him with a knee. And then grabs him and pulls him up for a back suplex only to turn and throw him face first into the turnbuckle. Starr staggers back and Blackbourne hits an inverted hip toss. He turns back and tags in Owen. Owen springboards to the top rope and dives off with an elbow to the back of Starr’s head.

Sharper: “Owen showing that quickness, quickly going to the top and quickly driving his elbow into the back of Starr’s head.”

Knots: “Won’t help Starr’s issues, but could win the match!”

Owen rolls him over and for the pin.

1!

2!

Starr kicks out. Owen gets up and Starr rolls over. Avery looks on, extending his arm. Starr stirs and looks over and Owen grabs him and pulls him up and snapmares him over. Starr ends up in a seated position and Owen runs into the ropes in front of Starr, bouncing off and diving down with a running clothesline. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Starr kicks out as Avery just starts to enter. Owen gets up and grabs Starr. He drags him up and nails him with a forearm shot and then another. Starr ends up in the neutral corner. He whips Starr across and into the opposite corner. Owen runs after and hits a running forearm. He steps back and pulls Starr out and goes to whip across. Starr stops at the corner. Owen runs after and Starr gets a back elbow. Owen falls back. Starr turns and tags in Avery. Avery enters and the crowd roars as Owen gets up and turns and goes to throw a hard right, but Avery ducks and catches him in a full nelson before hoisting him up and slamming him down with a full nelson slam.

Sharper: “Hard slam! Full nelson style. Avery just planted Owen!”

Knots: “Didn’t just plant him, but I think he was trying to see if he could get him to bounce!”

Owen rolls over. Avery turns and grabs Owen as he starts to get up and runs him face first into the corner. Owen turns around and Avery nails him with a hard right and then another and another before whipping him across the ring. Owen hits hard and Avery runs after. Owen goes up and over and lands on Avery’s shoulder. Avery catches and turns and steps forward, but Owen spins around and into a DDT. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Avery kicks out. Owen rolls off and gets up. Avery starts to get up and turns and Owen nails him with a hard right and then another before grabbing him and going to whip him across the ring. Avery spins through and sends Owen in. Owen bounces off and Avery lifts him up and hits a spinebuster. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Aaron Blackbourne breaks it up.

Sharper: “Blackbourne saving Owen here as Avery drove Owen into the mat. Only for two!”

Knots: “Starr looking on like he just realized he got a game changer. Avery is something few teams have. Pure power!”

Starr looks on as Blackbourne exits. Avery rolls off and starts to get up. Owen slowly pulls himself up and Avery kicks him in the ribs. He clubs him in the back and then pulls his head in. He goes for a powerbomb, but Owen gets to his shoulders and slides down. He jumps up and hits an enziguri kick. Avery stumbles back. Starr tags himself in. He slingshots in and blocks a hard right from Owen and then kicks him in the ribs. He turns and whips him into the ropes. Owen bounces off and Starr goes for a clothesline. Owen ducks and stops. Starr stops and turns and Owen goes for a superkick. Starr blocks it, catching it. He spins Owen out and then kicks him in the ribs. He grabs him by the arm and whips him into the corner. Owen then runs up the corner. Starr runs after and Owen backflips back. Starr stops and turns and runs at him and Owen then jumps a Starr lunges by going low, potentially for his legs, but then drives him down with the Cruze Stomp. The crowd ohs. Owen rolls him over. Blackbourne enters as JaMarcus steps in, but Aaron runs over and hits a running dropkick, knocking him through to the floor.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd cheers. Owen rolls off. Kelcey applauds as Aaron gets up and turns. Owen gets up and has his arm raised.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne!”

Sharper: “JaMarcus Avery was impressive and Starr showed an amazing flash that he can still hang, but Owen just too much at the end and Aaron knew exactly when to come in.”

Knots: “And points to Owen and Aaron, to refocus here, especially with everything involving Giovanni Aries.”

Sharper: “That may be the case, but they know they need to do something and after the stage situation-“

Knots: “Kelcey’s getting the microphone Sharper.”

Kelcey is handed the microphone by Phillips. She takes it and walks over to the middle of the ring.

Kelcey: “Giovanni! I know you can hear us…and we’re not going to let you keep going with this…You want to align with Sienna. She’s more trouble than it worth. But you’re not going to keep risking everyone’s careers for your agenda. You want to take out the symbol of everything you hate. Well, Gio…I’m right here!”

The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Kelcey! No!”

Owen says something to Kelcey. Kelcey says something back. Kelcey looks around.

Kelcey: “I’m right here!”

Owen looks around as Aaron does the same.

Sharper: “Nothing from Giovanni Aries.”

Kelcey continues to look around. Owen then asks for the microphone. Kelcey hands it to him. Owen then steps forward.

Owen: “You will always be a coward Giovanni. We’re going to have the fight on our terms!”

The crowd cheers some before we start to hear the sound of chuckling. The chuckle turns into a maniacal cackle as Owen brings the microphone down. He looks around.

Sharper: “Giovanni’s cackle…”

Knots: “He’s still in the building. Somewhere…”

Kelcey, Aaron and Owen look around the arena.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as a still of Asher Hayes vs. Glory Braddock then follows.

Sharper: “Meanwhile next, Glory Braddock and Asher Hayes clash. One on one. Title for title. Adrenaline and Television Championships, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Glory Braddock vs. Asher Hayes

SCW Television Championship

SCW Adrenaline Championship

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Awake" by Godsmack echo throughout the arena. At the 26 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses. The SCW Television Championship is around his waist. Cid Turner walks out with him and looks around.

“Wait another minute
Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me
I'm alive and still kickin'
What you see I can't see and maybe
You'll think before you speak”

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV Time remaining and is for the SCW Television and Adrenaline Championships! First, accompanied by Cid Turner, from Chicago, Illinois, he is the SCW Television Champion, Asher Hayes!”

He makes his way down the ramp as the reaction of the crowd rain down upon him. Cid Turner follows. Hayes walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, simply looking at the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side.

“I'm alive for you
I'm awake because of you
I'm alive I told you
I'm awake swallowing you...”

He stands, once again, on the top rope. He tosses his shades out to the crowd, as he looks toward the ceiling, before dropping down, removing his jacket and handing it to the ref before leaning into the corner, waiting for the match to begin. He turns and has the title to senior official Aaron Demitra as Cid Turner settles in his corner.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes out here ready to make his first defense.”

Knots: “Cid Turner out here to make sure his knee is okay.”

Sharper: “Hayes in one sense has one advantage. He’s warmed up. But he also had to deal with any damage from earlier.”

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

Phillips: “His opponent, from London, England, she is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, the British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

It's burning down, it's burning high
when ashes fall the legends rise
We burned it out oh my oh why
When ashes fall the legends rise

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

The British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before stepping through the ropes and into the ring.  Once in the ring Glory heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. She hands off the SCW Adrenaline Championship to Demitra. Then the music dies down slowly. Demitra holds up both the Adrenaline and Television Championship belts. The crowd roars as the SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen followed by the SCW Adrenaline Championship logo, both fading to the bottom corner.

Sharper: “Two titles on the line. Glory Braddock coming off a successful defense against Gavin Taylor. Tonight, she faces Asher Hayes.”

Knots: “Adrenaline and Television Championships on the line. Talk about high stakes!”

Sharper: “Sienna Swann even mentioning about the early match with Asher to Glory.”

Knots: “She loved that. Glory clearly moving on. Then again, helped that Bree was trying to kill her with her looks!”

The crowd roars as the bell sounds. Asher winces a bit as Glory walks out. Glory and Asher watch one another and Asher lunges forward and Glory kicks him in the ribs. She then wrenches his arm and wrenches it. Asher winces it and flips forward. He nips up and then wrenches Glory’s arm, flipping her over. She lands on the mat and Asher holds on. Asher holds on as Glory starts to get up. Asher then wrenches her arm again. Glory winces. Glory looks up and somersaults forward and then looks up and pushes back on Asher’s chest, using her feet. Asher lets go and rolls back. Glory rolls through and Asher gets up and Glory moves into a side headlock.

Sharper: “Both feeling the other out. Big stakes. You don’t want to screw up too early here.”

Knots: “You don’t, but if you get a shot to quickly take the other out. You take it.”

Glory pulls back and Asher gets her back to the ropes and fires her off. Glory bounces off and Asher goes for a hard right. Glory cartwheels out of the way. Asher stops and turns and Glory hits a dropkick. The crowd ohs. Glory goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Both get up and Glory grabs his head and takes him over with a side headlock. She holds on and pushes down.

1!

Asher rolls his shoulder up. Glory holds on and Asher starts to get up. He hoists her up and goes to throw her forward. Glory lands on her feet and bounces off the ropes, bouncing off. Asher goes for a clothesline. Glory ducks and bounces off the other side and Asher turns and goes for another clothesline. Glory grabs the arm and jumps up for a crucifix, but Asher holds on and throws her back with a Samoan drop. He hooks the legs.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Cid looks on.

Sharper: “Two count. Asher saw the crucifix coming, but only two!”

Knots: “Only two and a lot of air forced out of Glory!”

Glory rolls over, holding her ribs. She starts to get up and Asher gets up and grabs her. He pulls her up and hooks her head and hits a vertical suplex. He gets up and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running elbow drop. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Glory kicks out. She rolls over and Asher gets up. Glory starts to get up and Asher grabs her and pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. He goes for an irish whip. She bounces off and Asher lowers his head. Glory jumps up an backflips down her back. Asher stops and turns and Glory hits a dropkick. Asher hits the mat. He starts to get up and Glory walks over and grabs his head and hits a neckbreaker.

Sharper: “Glory with the neckbreaker. Keeping the pressure on.”

Knots: “I’m more surprised at this point. Neither are taking too many big risks. They’re both playing it safe!”

Glory gets up and turns and runs into the ropes, jumping to the middle rope and then diving back with a senton fallback backsplash. The crowd ohs. She turns and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. He rolls over and Glory gets up. Asher starts to get up and Glory gets up and heads over and nails him with a hard forearm and then another. She runs across the ring and bounces off and runs at Asher, but Asher lowers his head and hoists her up and hits back drop, sending her to the floor. Glory lands on her feet and rolls through. She slowly gets up and turns back to the ring. Asher turns and runs over and hits a baseball slide. Glory falls back. Asher rolls to the apron and gets up, moving to the ringpost. Glory starts to get up again and turns to Asher and Asher steps forward and flips forward, hitting a flip dive onto Glory.

Sharper: “Asher hits a flip dive. Onto Glory. The somersault dive takes her down!”

Knots: “She was one step to the right and Asher would’ve missed, but he got enough!”

Sharper: “No countouts with it being Adrenaline rules here.”

Asher rolls over and gets up and Glory rolls over. Asher grabs her and pulls her up and rolls her into the ring. Asher gets up and climbs onto the apron. He then climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars. Cid looks on as Glory slowly gets up and Asher dives off and hits a missile dropkick. He hits Glory and hits the mat. Asher winces and moves over and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Glory gets her shoulder up. Asher rolls over. Cid looks on concerned as Asher gets up and limps forward and grabs Glory. He pulls her up and suddenly Glory hits a drop toe hold, hooking his leg and driving him throat first into the middle rope. Glory gets up and turns and grabs the top rope and hits a slingshot leg drop to the back of his head. The crowd ohs and Asher rolls back into the ring in pain. Glory slowly pulls herself up.

Sharper: “Hayes may have tweaked his knee as the Adrenaline Champion takes over here.”

Knots: “Taking over by driving herself into the back of his head!”

Glory gets up and Asher winces and Glory then grabs the top rope and hits a hilo into the ring. She rolls through. Asher rolls over, holding his ribs in pain. He starts to get up and Glory grabs him and runs him forward into the ropes. Glory then jumps up and hits a dropkick. Asher falls into the corner. Glory then hits a school boy.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Glory moves to the ropes. She starts to get up and Asher gets up and Glory follows up with a hard forearm and then another. Asher falls to the ropes. Glory runs into the opposite ropes, bounces off and Asher attempts to counter with a back drop. Glory spins through, landing on the apron. Asher steps forward. Glory then springboards to the top rope and dives forward, landing on his shoulders and snaps him of with a frankensteiner into a pin.

1!

2!

Asher kicks out. Both get up and Glory goes for a clothesline. Asher ducks and stops. Glory stops and spins around and Asher kicks her in the ribs and hits a DDT. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Glory kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up and moves to the corner. Asher grabs her and goes to whip her across, but Glory spins through and Asher just runs into the her in the transfer, driving his shoulder into Glory. Glory hits the corner, spinning into it chest first before stepping back and Asher hits a German suplex into a pin.

1!

2!

Glory kicks out. She rolls over as Asher does.

Sharper: “German suplex only gets two!”

Knots: “How the hell did Glory get out! Asher dropped her right on her head!”

Sharper: “The desire to be a champion. A sixth sense!”

Glory stirs and Asher grabs her. He pulls her in and hooks her head. He then goes for a vertical suplex and hits it. He turns and exits to the apron. Cid looks on as Asher gets up to the top rope. The crowd roars as Glory remains down. Asher dives off with an elbow drop, but Glory rolls out of the way. She turns and Asher rolls over, holding his arm and gets up and Glory hits the Glory In Excelsis Dio. The crowd ohs. Glory rolls over and to the ropes. She then gets up and looks around as the crowd cheers. She waits as Asher starts to get up and staggering and Glory walks over and grabs him and pulls him into a double underhook as the crowd cheers. Boos then are heard as we see Tommy Valentine running down from the back. He rolls into the ring and Glory spins Asher around to get him in better position only to see Tommy getting up and running at her, hitting her with the Knee Deep. The crowd ohs and boos as Demitra calls for the bell. The bell sounds.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine! Glory was going to plant Asher Hayes! Tommy Valentine ruins this match with the Knee Deep!”

Knots: “Tommy said he wasn’t going to stay on the sidelines again. But Glory? The Adrenaline Title?”

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine making sure Glory couldn’t become a double champion. That’s if Asher didn’t get out of the Beautiful Insanity. Damn it!”

Cid rolls into the ring as Tommy gets up and rolls to the floor. He then turns and looks in the ring before starting to storm off. The crowd boos Tommy as Glory rolls over, holding her jaw in pain. Tommy continues to head to the back as the camera focuses on him as the scene fades to black…

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Glory Braddock defeats Asher Hayes via disqualification; Glory Braddock retains the SCW Adrenaline Championship; Asher Hayes retains the SCW Television Championship