“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

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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 Well Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “It’s the final stop before Under Attack. We are in the City of Brotherly Love!”

The scene camera switches to ringside where Adam Sharper is with Jonathan Knots, both holding microphones, while standing next to the ring.

Sharper: “And folks, tonight’s going to be a big night. We have a lot of great action tonight. Some big tag matches including Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne facing Matt Hodges and Subarashi. Before I forget, I’m Adam Sharper, here with my broadcast colleague, Jonathan Knots, but unfortunately, we have to start with some bad news.”

Knots: “Indeed, but I probably shouldn’t say anything. Because well, we should turn it over to Jason Phillips.”

We cut to the ring where Jason Phillips is standing in the middle of the ring.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time…the SCW World Champion, David Helms!”

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

"BANG!"

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

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

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms steps forward, holding the SCW World Championship, pyrotechnics exploding on either side of the stage as he lands and the house lights raise again as the curtains part and Regan Street walks out onto the stage to join Helms there. Helms looks out to the fans, soaking up the cheers before walking down to the ring with Regan by his side.

Sharper: “You don’t see David running to the ring. You don’t see the Self-High Five.”

Knots: “Lucas is looking better though.”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Knots: “Okay, okay!”

Sharper: “Regan Street joining her husband. And given the attitudes of both, as we said, this is not going to be a good night.”

David Helms walks to the ring, Regan by his side. He then takes a moment before walking up the steel steps. He grabs at the ringpost and goes to the ropes before stepping in. David briefly winces as he enters as Regan walks into the ring too. He then steps forward and over to Phillips. Phillips hands him the microphone. Helms shares some words with him as Helms turns to the crowd as Regan walks over and stands with him. David looks around as his music fades out. A “David!” chant breaks out. David smirks a bit and looks around.

David: “Thank youfor that…”

David pauses as he looks down. Regan says something to him. David just nods.

David: “Unfortunately, I wish I could keep that vibe going and that could get me through the next bit, but it’s just not going to be like that. Unfortunately, they made build up the adrenaline, get me running, but for the next bit, I’m going to have to step away from it.”

The crowd buzzes, and some calls of “no!” before the “David!” chants pick up again. Helms holds his hand up, trying to calm the fans.

David: “Thank you…but….unfortunately I’ve gotten some bad news the last couple of days. I’ve spoken with SCW doctors and it seems that while I’ve had this incredible run to come back here. Having fun as the Lucho Brothers, to returning in January properly, to winning Trios, to winning the Taking Hold of the Flame, to main eventing and winning the World Championship at Rise to Greatness….”

David pauses.

David: “To needing to step down as champion tonight.”

The crowd continues to yell out “no!” as some boos start.

David: “Trust me…trust me. I don’t want to do it. I know what this title represents as much as anyone. And I know what may happen to this title come Under Attack. That’s not my call…I came back to try to get this point because I always wanted to give back to this sport. Yeah, yeah, I can hear people like Bree or Tommy now…no, you just wanted the spotlight. I’m not going to deny it. The spotlight’s fun! But it’s also a spotlight because this title…being World Champion means you are a role model. And for too long, we’ve had people who felt that they were better than that. That being great and amazing, and telling the world above it, consequences be damned was better. I hope I wasn’t that. And there’s a lot of young talent here that is looking at doing things the right way.”

David pauses.

David: “It’s why I came out when Sienna Swann was losing it. It’s why I’ve stood up to people like Xander. It’s why I stand for what I believe in. You can take it or leave it….but unfortunately, I have to step back. I don’t know if it was when Tommy attacked me….or Xander’s offense…or maybe even something nagging from when I faced Glory. But I felt a pain, got it checked, and thank God I did. Thank god this woman right here made me…”

David pauses.

David: “I won’t get into the details. Just…I have to step down as the SCW World Champion.”

The crowd boos some more. David then takes the SCW World Championship off his shoulder. He then holds it out.

David: “So…”

David looks at the title and folds up the straps. He then looks at it again. He then places it down on the mat. He then stands up and looks down at it.

David: “I will be back for it.”

David then places the microphone next to it and gets up. “All I Want” plays as Helms then holds his arm up briefly and turns. Regan leads him to the ropes. Helms steps through, wincing a bit. He then walks over to the steel steps, walks down them and to the floor. Regan drops down to the floor. The camera focuses first on Helms leaving the ring.

Sharper: “A fighting champion, but can’t fight right now. Nothing can be more frustrating for that man.”

Knots: “And we have Katya now making a call about the World Title tonight. And you know Bree Lancaster, Tommy Valentine, hell maybe Sienna Swann, Syren, who knows who else are going to be salivating.”

Sharper: “We just hope David Helms gets better and hope that he’ll be competing back for that title soon enough.”

The camera cuts to the World Title in the middle of the ring. The crowd applauds Helms as he continues to head to the back and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

MOMENTS AGO:

We see a still of David Helms in the middle of the ring with Regan Street.

Sharper: “Moments ago, David Helms made a major announcement.”

I have to step down as the SCW World Champion.”

The crowd boos some more. David then takes the SCW World Championship off his shoulder. He then holds it out.

David: “So…”

David looks at the title and folds up the straps. He then looks at it again. He then places it down on the mat. He then stands up and looks down at it.

David: “I will be back for it.”

David then places the microphone next to it and gets up. The Breakdown logo comes on the screen.

DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK:

We see Dean Black walking into the ring and grabbing the SCW World Championship.

Sharper: “After David Helms left, Dean Black came to the ring and retrieved the title.”

Knots: “Katya can mount it on her wall probably.”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but clearly making sure it goes to the right place.”

Dean takes it and folds it up in his hands before exiting the ring. He then heads to the back with purpose.

Dark Fantasy vs. Gavin Taylor & Katie Steward

SCW Tag League

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, the chorus of the song plays. 

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Los Angeles, California, he is The All-Star, and still one half of the self-proclaimed SCW Mayhem World Tag Team Champions, Gavin Taylor!”

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger. He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope. He then takes off the title belt he has one and turns to Phillips and shakes his head. Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Lucas and Chris look on as Gavin turns to Phillips and holds up the title in his hand.

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

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Sweet but Psycho:” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length.

Phillips: “His partner, accompanied by TJ Johnson, from Los Angeles, California, she is the OG, Katie Steward!”

Katie walks around the ring and up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner. She then turns as Gavin walks over to her and Katie immediately exits to the apron. Gavin then turns.

Sharper: “This next contest is part of the ongoing Tag League. Gavin and Katie competing against Dark Fantasy and looking to get their first win.”

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 and then Syren, as 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.

Knots: “Dark Fantasy looking to continue their dominance.”

The ref calls for the bell as Rayvn gets onto the apron. Syren and Gavin begin to circle, before lunging forward, with Syren immediately connecting with forearm strikes, backing Gavin into the ropes. Syren goes to whip Gavin across the ring, but Gavin reverses into a spinebuster. Gavin goes for a quick cover.

1

2

Syren kicks out.

Sharper: “The All-Star getting a quick two count.”

Gavin goes to grab Syren, pulling her up, only for Syren to connect with a European uppercut. Gavin staggers back. Syren bounces off the ropes, taking Gavin down with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Syren gets to her feet, as Gavin is shown getting to one knee. Syren charges and connects with a running Yakuza kick. Syren then goes for a cover of her own.

1

2

Gavin kicks out.

Knots: “Gavin kicking at two.”

Syren gets to her feet and she grabs Gavin, pulling him. She connects with a knife edge chop, followed by a third. Syren whips Gavin across the ring, going for a clothesline, but Gavin dunks under. Gavin comes back, but Syren kicks him in the abdomen. Syren then hits an enziguri, dropping Gavin to the mat. Syren goes for another cover.

1

2

Gavin kicks out once more.

Sharper: “Syren, of Dark Fantasy, building momentum for her team.”

Syren pulls Gavin up once again, whipping Gavin into the corner. Syren hits another series of knife edge chops, before tagging in Rayvn.

Knots: “The Bad, Bad Girl as she’s known, getting into the ring.”

Rayvn stomps on Gavin before going to whip him across the ring. Gavin reverses, planting Rayvn with a spinebuster. Gavin goes for another cover.

1

Rayvn kicks out! Rayvn rolls over and gets to her feet, only for Gavin to drop her with a running clothesline. Gavin uses the ropes to get to his feet, only for Katie to tag herself in. Gavin glares at her before getting out onto the apron.

Sharper: “The Goddess tagging herself in, looking like she’s earned the ire of the All-Star.”

Ravyn gets to her feet, only for Katie to hit a few knife edge chops, before delivering a side kick, then a roundhouse kick. Katie then grabs Rayvn, kicking her in the abdomen, before hooking her and hitting the Hair Flip DDT. Katie then goes for a cover.

1

2

Rayvn kicks out. Katie grabs Rayvn and hits a forearm, followed by another, backing her into the ropes. Katie goes to whip Rayvn, but Rayvn reverses. Rayvn goes to whip Katie, only for Katie to reverse, kicking Rayn in the abdomen, hooking Rayvn and hitting the Save the Queen. Katie goes for the cover. Syren runs in, and breaks up the pin. Gavin is shown trying to get into the ring, only for Syren to club him.

Knots: “All hell breaking loose here.”

Syren goes for a forearm, but Gavin blocks it, hitting a haymaker. Katie is shown getting up, and Gavin tags himself in. He gets into the ring and goes to grab Syren. Katie is shown going for a superkick, but Syren is pulled out of the way by Rayvn. Katie connects the kick on Gavin.

Sharper: “Katie hitting the Most Beautiful Superkick Ever on her own partner. They’re not on the same page.”

Knots: “Gavin may be somewhere in the middle of next week.”

Katie turns, just as Rayvn grabs her and plants her with Evolutionary Synthesis. Katie hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. Rayvn then drops down and hooks Gavin’s leg.

1

2

3!!!

The ref calls for the bell as the crowd begins booing with “Misery Business” hits once again. Syren and Rayvn are joined by the rest of Infamous as the crowd continues to boo.

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy with yet another win. At this rate, who is going to stop them?”

Knots: “I’m sure Gavin is wishing he had Aubrianna back. Well, he may when he wakes up.”

Katie is shown being helped by TJ, while Gavin is then shown barely stirring. One more shot of Infamous celebrating, before we cut to the back.

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Jake Starr, Jason Helms, and David Helms talking backstage.

Starr: “Tough break.”

Jason: “I knew it was coming. Still tough, after everything.””

We then see Lucas Knight coming over. Helms turns to him.

Lucas: “Hey man…sorry. I know it too well.”

David: “Yeah…”

Lucas steps back as Chris Cannon is watching. Helms looks over at him.

David: “You know you don’t need keep back.”

Chris: “I know…just this is a moment for you all, as friends.”

Jake: “Your choice.”

Dean Black then walks over to David.

Dean: “David-“

Starr: “Ah…finally need me to come back as World Champion. Don’t worry. I’ll carry the ring to Mordor!”

Dean: “Jake…uh…no.”

Starr: “Damn.”

Lucas: “You’ll always try.”

Starr: “Damn right. It’s definitely a no if you don’t ask.”

Jason chuckles.

Dean: “More this is still yours David.”

David looks at Dean as Dean extends the World Championship.

David: “I’m sure you heard out there-“

Dean: “I know. But I think you forgot something in the emotion of it all. You’re still the World Champion, at least for now. There are terms on it. But SCW protocols state that an interim champion is crowned first. So officially, you’re still champion.”

David takes the title and looks at it.

Dean: “But I’ll add…if there looks like there’s no chance at return-“

David: “I plan to return, Dean. And I’m sure someone from SCW will let me know. Maybe this isn’t the worst thing. I don’t know what Katya’s going to plan. I don’t know who will get the chance…but this can make sure whoever does get the title will have to do it the right way…at some point or another.”

David looks at the World Title in his hand. Lucas walks over.

Lucas: “Some good differences from the past, huh.”

David: “Yeah…”

David smirks slightly as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

We go backstage to Jaina Lancaster, in front of an SCW backdrop.

Jaina: Welcome back to Breakdown and at this time please welcome my guest, who is here to give us some information about a special event the Friday before Under Attack, Amy Chastaine.

Jaina smiles as the shot widens and we see Amy smiling.

Amy: Thank you, Jaina.

Jaina: Now Mo... I mean, Amy... before we talk about the upcoming Be Brave Conference, can we get an update from you about Kelsai Adamson-Mason?

Amy: Sure. SCW doctors determined her ankle to be mildly sprained. They're keeping her out of the ring for now out of caution, to ensure it heals fully. Her physical therapy at the BlackOut Academy is going well, her ankle is getting stronger. We expect her to be ready for Under Attack, but we don't know in what capacity just yet.

Jaina: Thank you.

Amy: Oh, and she asked me to send her love to all of you.

Jaina smiles.

Jaina; Of course she did. Now then. Be Brave Conference. What information do you have for us there?

Amy: Well, as you reminded everyone, it will be held on October fifteenth, the Friday before Under Attack. It's at the Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana, which is a suburb of New Orleans. We have quite a few speakers line up already, but we still have room for more. In fact, we will be scheduling right up until Friday morning. So, if you have a story about surviving any kind of abuse that you would like to share, and you can get yourself to New Orleans by next Friday morning, please get in touch. The more stories like mine and others who have spoken at the event before we can tell, the more we will be able to give strength to those who need it, to know that they, too, can escape.

Jaina: It seems like this event gets bigger and bigger every year, I remember the first one, you were so nervous.

Amy: I was, but it was a success, and continues to grow. We're helping more and more people every year, thanks to speakers, donations, volunteers at the Horizon House shelter. We couldn't do this without the support of the SCW, its fans, and everyone who either donates or just spreads the word. I hate that an organization like this needs to exist, but as long as Domestic Violence is a problem, the NHF and other groups like us will be here to offer support and assistance.

Jaina: And many people thank you for that, not just in our state of Louisiana, but the organizations around the country you help with excess donations, correct?

Amy: That's right, we share with partner DV groups around the country. The NHF uses what we need and offers assistance to others who may not get the exposure and support that we do.

Jaina: Do you have anything else to add?

Amy: Just this. Domestic Violence isn't always between partners in a romantic relationship. It could be between siblings. Parents and their adult children. Caregivers and their patients. Children can be and often are also affected when the situation IS a domestic partnership. It's not only men abusing women. Women can abuse men. It happens between same sex couples. This truly is an issue that crosses every spectrum – race, class, sexual orientation. Awareness and prevention are the best ways to fight back and end the silence.

Jaina: Couldn't agree more. If someone wanted to speak next weekend, how would they go about doing that?

Amy: Well, I'm here tonight, if any member of the roster is interested, find me. Otherwise, contact me or the NHF Director Bonnie Comeaux through the NHF website.

Jaina: Thank you, and thanks for coming specially to give us all the details.

Amy nods with a smile. Jaina turns to the camera.

Jaina: Adam and Jon, back to you.

Ricky James in action

“Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” by Toby Keith starts to play throughout the area as Lucy Huckabee-Sanders and Ricky James walk out from behind the curtain and up to a podium at the top of the ramp. The music begins to fade to a quieter volume as Lucy takes position behind the mic on the podium.

Lucy Huckabee-Sanders: “Ladies and gentleman, please stand as we will now recite the Pledge of Allegiance!”

Ricky steps up next to her.

Both: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

As they finish their entrance music goes back up to full volume throughout the arena. The pair step around the podium, stopping in front of it as a large, oversized American flag unfurls behind them and begins to flow. 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, accompanied by Lucy Huckabee Sanders, from Boca Raton, Florida, he is Ricky James!”

The duo begin their descent down the ramp, ignoring the fans with Lucy sneaking a dirty look in at them as they approach the ring. Ricky hops up onto the apron as Lucy walks over to the stairs and up onto the ring apron. Ricky places his boot on the bottom rope and allows Lucy to step into the ring. As they get into the ring the pair then taunts for the crowd, both thrusting their fist in the air in front of them.

Phillips: “And in the ring, his opponent, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is Extreme Gene!”

Gene steps up, wearing a jeans and a Pantera t-shirt. He looks around as James looks at him and then turns and snaps at the official. The official backs up and calls for the bell. LHS walks over, yelling at the official in Spanish, before Gene runs over and nails James from behind, knocking him into LHS.

Sharper: “Looks like Extreme Gene is not a big fan of Ricky James and LHS!”

Knots: “Just shut up LHS and making Ricky James look to hide behind the flag!”

LHS falls through the ropes to the floor. The crowd ohs and cheers. James falls over. He then looks around and Gene clubs him in the back and then again and again before grabbing him and running him over and across the ring and into the far corner, face first. He then clubs him in the back and then again before grabbing him and scooping him up and hitting a sloppy scoop slam. Gene turns and exits to the apron. The crowd roars as Gene climbs up to the top rope. He then dives off with a splash, but James moves out of the way. Gene rolls over. James gets up and looks at him. He then runs over and stomps him in the face and then again and again and again. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Ricky James now stomping away. Extreme Gene went after him, but quickly Ricky James caused a mistake.”

Knots: “Extreme Gene took a high risk and it didn’t pay and now Gene’s paying in a different way!”

Ricky then grabs Gene and pulls him up and kicks him in the ribs. He then turns and runs him over and throws him out of the ring to the floor, right near LHS. Ricky turns and gets the official’s attention, snapping at him as Gene gets up and LHS then runs over and jumps up and hits a flying headscissors. The crowd ohs. LHS rolls over and gets up and snaps at him before walking over to a camera.

LHS: “Make sure you got that. We will stand up for ourselves ALWAYS!”

James walks over to the ropes and drops down and then grabs Gene. He grabs him and lifts him up before rolling him into the ring.

Knots: “There you have it. LHS getting involved!”

Sharper: “Gene knocked James into him. Clearly looking to get something back. But more and more it’s clear she has some skill. She’s not just a talking head!”

James slides in and gets up and grabs Gene. He nails him with a hard right and then another. Gene then just headbutts him. Ricky James falls over. Gene then turns and grabs him and Ricky lifts him up and drops him throat first on the top rope. Gene staggers around and Ricky lifts him up and places him on the top rope. He moves his legs around the ropes before climbing up to the middle rope. He then grabs Gene’s arm and hooks it and then his head before throwing him back with the Art of the Deal. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And that damn DDT! The Art of the Deal!”

Knots: “He took a second plunge. This one with some help!”

Ricky rolls over and leans over Gene, pressing down on his chest.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd boos and the bell sounds.

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

The crowd boos as Ricky James gets up and LHS heads over and raises his arm.

Sharper: “Ricky James successful. But now, he moves forward to face Jay Gold at Under Attack!”

Knots: “Gold will be pulling double-duty too. I’m sure that helped him make the decision. Now just wait…wait…there’s going to be an emergency press conference…we know it.”

LHS and Ricky James continue to celebrate for a few moments. LHS then points to the ropes. Ricky James turns and steps through. He drops to the floor. LHS follows. The two then head to the back, beaming, but saying nothing.

Sharper: “Guess you were wrong.”

Knots: “Well I’ll be damned. I can put the noise-cancelling headphones away then…for now!”

Ricky James and LHS make their exit as the scene cuts away.

Sharper: “Meanwhile in eleven days at Under Attack, we will have special challenge, unsanctioned in SCW. Showing that we draw the best talent in the world, we will see Datura return to the ring against someone she’s had some issues with on social media, the enigmatic Alioth Starre. And both gave us some comments, Starre provided this.”

COMMERCIALS

Jason Helms & Jake Starr vs. Golden Boys

SCW Tag League

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

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

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

Phillips: “The following contest is a Tag League match, scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, originally from the great state of New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills, California and New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the Jackass from New Jersey and one third of The Handsome Devils Club, Jason Helms!”

Helms hits the ring and slides under the ropes, popping straight back up to his feet and scaling the turnbuckles to throw a finger gun at the camera trained on him. He 'shoots' the gun, mouthing his brother's catchphrase - BANG! - before hopping back where he plays to the fans for a couple seconds and then settles back into the corner to wait for the start of the match.

Sharper: “Starr and Helms may be a good fit, but they’re still looking for their first win in the tournament!”

Knots: “Yeah, but that’s the challenge of figuring this all out on the fly. You may be a good fit attitude wise. You need to build that chemistry in the ring. They had the benefit of facing another team in that boat last time. Tonight, they’re facing the former number one contenders!”

Sharper: “Golden Boys about to make their Tag League debut. First match for this. They’ve not been seen since they lost against Apocalypse.”

Knots: “My guess is that Adam Allocco needed some motivation to get back up after falling on his face!”

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’s wearing a Karen Club t-shirt. 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.

Phillips: “His partner, from Des Moines, Iowa, he is the Only Social Misfit Remaining, Jake Starr!”

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.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 and Helms look ready and let’s be fair here. Starr and Allocco have some history. That could play a role here.”

Knots: “Former Rise to Greatness matchup there.”

Sharper: “You’re right.”

Knots: “Of course I’m right. I pay attention and have a laptop here!”

I am flesh and I am bone
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter and gold
I’ve got fire in my soul
Rise up, ting ting, like glitter
Like glitter and gold
Like glitter

Strobe lights flash around the entrance set to match the beat of “Glitter & Gold”. Out comes Bison Jones steps out from behind the curtains. Bison Jones jogs in place as Adam Allocco steps out behind him, patting Big Bad on his back. He poses at the top of the ramp, flexing his pectorals and then rolling his defined shoulders. Adam steps in front of him and poses, imitating Bison as best as he could. All while this dick measuring contest is going on, Anastasia Smirnov comes strutting out, and with waving arms, present the Golden Boys to the crowd. Adam soaks in the boos while Bison noticeably mouths something to his boss. 

Do you walk in the valley of kings?
Do you walk in the shadow of men
Who sold their lives to a dream?
Do you ponder the manner of things
In the dark
The dark, the dark, the dark

Bison hops up the ring steps while Adam Allocco slides in underneath the bottom rope. Bison goes to one corner, Adam goes to the other corner, both raise their arm high into the air. Bison and Adam retreat their corner and begin to discuss strategy for the upcoming match. Adam notices Anastasia not doing anything, mouths something to her that makes her starts clapping with a forced smile. 

Sharper: “Golden Boys back in the ring.”

Knots: “Allocco trying to hide the sadness that he’s not holding gold.”

Sharper: “Well he could get a second shot. World Tag Team Championships not only on the line in this tournament, but winner of it the tournament gets a title shot at Retribution if they’re not already the champions.”

The bell sounds. Bison steps up as Jason Helms starts off for his team. The crowd roars. Bison then steps up and goes to grab Jason. Jason ducks under. He then turns and chops Bison. The crowd woos. He chops him again. More woos. He kicks him in the ribs and runs into the ropes. Bison steps up and shoulders Jason down. The crowd boos. Jason looks up and rolls over. He gets to his feet and Bison walks over and nails him in the ribs. Jason winces. Bison whips him across the ring. Jason bounces off and Bison shoulders him down again. Adam applauds. Jason rolls over and starts to get up, moving to the corner. Bison walks over and swings. Jason ducks under. Bison turns around and Jason hits a dropkick. The crowd roars. Jason rolls over and gets up. Bison steps up and Jason hits another dropkick. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Bison powers out. Jason rolls over. He then turns and gets up and tags in Starr. Starr enters as the crowd roars. Helms exits. Bison looks up at him.

Sharper: “Jason getting Bison down. Tenacity being the difference there.”

Knots: “Not without some challenges. Bison used that shoulder damn well. Like a brick wall. One with reinforced with concrete and broken dreams.”

Starr looks around and nods and then steps up and goes for an eye poke. Bison grabs his arm. Starr then stomps his foot. The crowd roars. Starr kicks him in the ribs and then runs into the ropes. Bison turns and Starr ducks a clothesline. Starr jumps to the middle rope and Bison turns and catches Starr, spinning him around into a huge spinebuster. The crowd ohs and boos. Bison gets up and flexes. He looks around and Adam asks for the tag. The crowd boos loudly as Starr rolls over, holding his back. He starts to get up and Bison walks over and Adam tags in. Adam then enters and Starr gets up and Adam runs over and boots him in the face, knocking him down.

Sharper: “Adam in the moment Starr was in trouble.”

Knots: “Good to see that the Golden Boys haven’t tossed their plan A out yet. I still want to see Anastasia dress up like Jason Helms. I think she can get the curls.”

Adam turns and stomps him again. Starr rolls over. Adam grabs him and pulls him up and nails him with a forearm shot and pushes him into the corner. He then starts to choke him.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Allocco pulls away and looks at the official. He then grabs Jake and pulls him out and hits a vertical suplex. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Starr kicks out. He rolls over and gets up and Adam grabs him. He spins him around and clubs him in the back. He whips him across into the ropes. Starr bounces off and Allocco goes for a back drop. Starr spins through. Allocco turns around and Starr jumps up and hits a frankensteiner. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Starr takes over Allocco!”

Knots: “The good news is that Allocco’s hair didn’t get caught in the mat!”

Starr gets up and hits a leg drop. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Allocco kicks out. Both get up and Starr forearms Allocco and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and clotheslines him down. He then turns around and grabs Allocco and pulls him up and Allocco rakes the eyes. Starr turns and falls back to the ropes. Allocco gets up and turns and runs across the ring and nails Jason with a running forearm. Jason falls back, landing on his left leg and letting out a yell as he rolls over. Allocco looks at him briefly before turning around and Starr runs at him and nails him with a clothesline. The crowd erupts in cheers. Starr then turns around and Allocco gets up and hits another clothesline. He then turns and notices Jason down. Jason holding his leg and the official at this point, turns and drops down to the floor. Jake walks over to the ropes and leans out.

Sharper: “Jake Starr takes down Allocco.”

Knots: “He needs to stay on him…”

Sharper: “I think he just noticed…Allocco knocked Helms off the apron. He landed on that surgically repaired knee and he’s grasping it.”

Knots: “Hollinsworth’s calling for help. I think Helms is hurt. Oh this would be a damn shame.”

Hollinsworth continues to talk to Helms. Helms continues to grab his leg before leaning back and looking up and punching the mats. We see a couple of officials jogging down from the back as EMTs start to head out too with a gurney. Allocco meanwhile turns to Bison. Bison heads over and grabs Starr away from the ropes and spins him around into a kick before just muscling him up for a powerbomb. He throws him forward and Allocco catches him, driving Starr down with the Last Call. The crowd ohs. Allocco goes for the pin as the officials get Helms to check on him as the EMTs jog down. Hollinsworth turns, seeing the cover. He then counts.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd boos. The bell sounds. Allocco rolls off and smiles as their music plays.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Adam Allocco and Bison Smith, the Golden Boys!”

The crowd boos some more, although many fans remain focused on the ringside area.

Sharper: “Adam Allocco showing just what type of person he is. Taking advantage of the situation to defeat Starr and Helms. But the story is at ringside.”

Knots: “Gotta get those two points. Who cares how? Geez…and it was so minor. Helms just landed wrong.”

Sharper: “Let’s take a look here.”

REPLAY:

We see a shot of Allocco nailing Jason Helms. We see Helms fall back and land on his left leg and then fall to the mat, grimacing and yelling in pain. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and we see the attack again, Helms falling off and this time, seeing his knee clearly buckle and falling to the mat. The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “There you see…the knee…buckling.”

Knots: “That’s rough…”

Sharper: “EMTs on the scene.”

Anastasia walks over and looks at him, almost curious. Adam walks over to her, now on the floor as Bison with him.

Adam: “Maybe offer your services Anastasia. That may get him up!”

Sharper: “Oh come on…”

Anastasia turns to Adam before turning back. We then see Amy Chastaine heading down to the ring. The crowd cheers seeing her. David Helms is also heading down with her.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine coming out. David with her.”

Knots: “Talk about a bad night for the Helms family. David having to step away from an undisclosed injury. Now this…Amy also having a big night.”

Sharper: “Kelsai also injured. Just…unfortunate part of wrestling. We’ll be back from Philadelphia.”

Amy and David look at Adam and Anastasia. They just walk past as Bison joins them. David and Amy support the EMTs continue to work on him and we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK:

We see Amy Chastaine and Jake Starr on either side of Jason Helms.

Sharper: “Welcome back. A bad night for the Helms family gets worse.”

Knots: “Yeah. Helms landing awkwardly. You can see, he can’t put any weight on that leg.”

Sharper: “Not at all. Amy and Jake helping him out. Noticeably, David was going to during the break and Jason told him not to. He may know how serious the undisclosed injury is.”

The crowd applauds as Helms is slowly helped to the back by Chastaine and Starr, EMTs and officials around them, to ensure he’s safely heading to the back. Jason just looks forward, more annoyed and disappointed than anything. The Breakdown logo comes up.

Breakdown returns to live programming as we see Bree Lancaster now walking down the rampway to the ring. The crowd boos loudly.

Sharper: “And now from that-“

Knots: “From one tragedy to another.”

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster on her way to the ring. I’m sure she has plenty to think about. A tag match later with Sienna against Jay Gold and Holly Adams in the Tag League. But how about the World Title!”

Knots: “She was going to face David Helms and Tommy Valentine in a three way dance. Not anymore.”

Bree Lancaster storms to the ring and pulls herself up onto the apron. She then enters the ring. She storms across to Jason Phillips. She demands a microphone. Phillips walks over and hands her one. She takes it and walks back to the middle of the ring.

Bree: “Well one domino has dropped. The rumours that have plagued the backstage area about what David Helms was going to say. Well, we now know. And sorry, David, hitting forty. Sometimes you just can’t finish anymore. You come up lame. It was just a matter of time before you fell apart.”

The crowd boos. Bree looks around.

Bree: “But I’m focusing on the future. I’m focusing on what’s next. And in eleven days, I was going to march back to taking back my World Title, beating David, and then beating Tommy. But now here we are-“

Tommy Valentine then steps out from the back. The crowd boos some more. He starts to head to the ring.

Bree: “Good….see Tommy too. We deserve answers.”

Bree looks at the stage as Tommy walks down to the ring. He then steps up and climbs up onto the apron. He then looks at Bree. Bree nods at him. Tommy steps into the ring. He then walks across the ring. Phillips walks over, placing a microphone on the apron, anticipating Tommy will want it. Tommy takes it and turns back.

Tommy: “Exactly, Bree. See, we’re on the same page here. We had a clear path. Take out David and then see who’s the best. And I heard what David said. Couldn’t leave without taking a shot. Had to needle me one more time, bro, right? Thinking I tried to injure you. Just sending a message, man. But apparently you’re getting softer in your old age. Whatever…”

Bree smirks.

Bree: “But here we are. This seems straightforward to me.”

Tommy: “But David, well, ducking. Cause of injury. Fine. What about the World Title?”

Bree: “Exactly. You have two deserving challengers right here.”

The crowd boos as Bree looks around and Tommy nods. Just then, Katya appears on the big screen from some place in the backstage area. The crowd boos some more.

Knots: “Ask and ye shall receive!”

Sharper: “Katya’s finally gotten to a camera. We should note that we have been told that Sasha will be back at Under Attack. Katya in her final night as the representative of the decision makers.”

Knots: “It’s been fun, hasn’t it?”

Bree: “Finally!”

Katya: “I’ve heard enough. Thank you for reminding me that you were scheduled to compete for the World Championship. You know how I know? I made the match!”

The crowd boos.

Tommy: “Well, sorry that we’d like to know what we’re getting involved. Given that your sister has a track record of throwing a few curveballs, your father too-“

Katya: “And if you don’t want me to throw one, you should probably watch what you’re about to say. Because this isn’t some surprise about what I’m going to do. David Helms is injured. That’s for certain and at Under Attack, we will be crowning an interim World Champion to serve as Champion until he can return.”

Bree scoffs.

Bree: “He won’t be. He got his second hurrah!”

Tommy: “David loved to milk it all!”

Katya: “We’ll see. Regardless, the protocols are pretty straightforward here. And in this case, it’s even easier. You two were scheduled to face him, instead, you two will face each other at Under Attack to determine the interim World Champion!”

The crowd boos. Tommy smirks while leaning on the ropes, looking at the big screen.

Tommy: “Well, aint that make sense. We don’t even have to waste time knocking that son of a bitch out before we face each other-“

Tommy turns around to Bree who suddenly nails him with the Classifier. The crowd ohs and boos. Tommy rolls over, holding his ribs in pain. Bree then slowly gets up.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster from behind with the Classifier!”

Knots: “Talk about making sure she took a shot. Tommy took one last week. New game and Bree’s not even going to try and maintain the façade of a working relationship.”

Bree then gets up and looks at Tommy. She grabs the microphone.

Bree: “Sorry. But I’m getting my title back. Interim tag or not!”

Katya: “That’s great Bree. Good job taking him out. But may I remind you of one problem…who’s watching Sienna?”

Bree looks down at Tommy and then drops the microphone, quickly saying something heated to herself before dropping down to the floor and rolling to it. She starts to head to the back.

Sharper: “Wait a minute…great point. Katya put Bree in charge of watching Sienna.”

Knots: “Babysitting her. Is she doing….well. There you go.”

We cut backstage as officials are standing in front of Sienna Swann, who has a wrench in her hand. Xiomara Diaz is standing with Sienna, trying to keep her back. A cacophony of yelling fills the air as we see Kelcey Wallace at the end of the hallway. Owen Cruze is with her, looking back at Sienna.

Sienna: “Come on Kelcey. You want take a shot. We can end it here. SCW won’t sign off on me ending this for good. Then let’s settle it!”

Sienna swings the wrench. A couple of officials back up. We cut to the tunnel to see Bree jogging through. She looks around.

Bree: “Where is she? Where is she?!”

A crew member turns and points. Bree starts to run down the hallway as we cut back to Sienna Swann. Kelcey just looks at Sienna.

Kelcey: “You did this to yourself! Last week, I was protecting myself!”

Kelcey turns to Owen. Kelcey turns and heads off as Owen turns and joins her. Sienna steps up, pushing into the officials.

Sienna: “No! You’re not going to run. I’m not letting you take anything else from me! Get back here bitch!”

Bree finally reaches the scene as Xiomara pulls Sienna back.

Bree: “Sienna! Sienna!”

Bree yells at Sienna as Sienna keeps pushing forward. Sienna then turns back.

Bree: “Sienna! Stop this!”

Sienna turns back.

Bree: “Xio….let’s her back.”

Sienna keeps watching, standing her ground for a moment before Bree steps in front of her.

Bree: “Snap out of it!”

Sienna calms a bit and looks down and turns.

Bree: “Come on. Let’s go back to the locker room.”

Sienna glances back and then turns and heads off. Xiomara leads her off as Bree looks down, almost relieved before starting to follow her friend.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Sienna Swann walking into her locker room, hands on her hips. She steps forward and Xiomara walks to the back of the room.

Sienna: “She just never knew when to quit. She’s taken-“

Bree: “Sienna!”

Sienna turns.

Sienna: “What you don’t believe me?”

Bree: “It’s not that. You know you’ve got a microscope on you. You can’t go after Kelcey with a damn wrench!”

Sienna: “After last week? After she took the spotlight AGAIN! She can’t handle that I’ve surpassed her in every way. A model! A wrestler! A champion! A wife! A mother! And she’s now trying to make sure that I will always be held back!”

Bree: “And if you got her tonight, there’s a good chance I’m not World Champion again at Under Attack!”

Sienna snaps out of it.

Sienna: “You know I would never cost you anything like that.”

Bree: “I know. But you’re letting her get in your head. I know! You’re not getting her in the ring at Under Attack. SCW better then keep her from getting physically involved if they’re not going to let her suffer the consequences. But all that means is we fight the battles we have and that we damn sure should win! One of which is getting the World Title!”

Sienna: “Don’t worry. I’ll be fine tonight. Just had a moment.”

Bree: “Thank you.”

Sienna turns and heads off to the back of the room as Bree and Xiomara share a look as we cut to ringside.

Vengeance in action

SCW Breakdown returns from the backstage area to the ring where a local team stands in discussion between themselves. Jason Phillips is dead center with his trusty mic in hand, the crowd buzzing with excitement.

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is a Tag Team match scheduled for one fall and has a fifteen-minute time limit! Introducing first the team to my right, hailing from Philadelphia, PA… they weighed in tonight at three-hundred and Nineteen pounds, They’re Tommy and Robbie P - The Philharmonic All Stars!”

There are a few cheers from the crowd as the two young men both jump to a corner and perform some sort of air guitar.

Sharper: “Welcome folks, as you can see a couple of local boys from here in the Philharmonic All Stars competing tonight on a night were, we have the World Tag League currently going on.”

Knots: “That’s right, a lot of big matches in this thing, dream matches even! But for these two guys just being here has to be a dream regardless of who they’re facing tonight. You can bet they wish they were involved in the League however.”

Phillips: “And their opponents…”

The opening guitar riff of “Crazy Train” begins to play. Kimberly Williams comes rushing out onto the stage to loud cheers from the audience and chants of “Kimmie’s Gonna Kill You”. Kim rushes from one side of the stage to the other, pumping the audience up. While she is doing this Jessica Lasiewicz slowly emerges onto the stage with a stoic yet intense gaze towards the ring.”

Phillips: “Weighing in at Two-hundred and thirty-five pounds, the team of Kimberly Williams & Jessica Lasiewicz… VENGEANCE!!”

The crowd cheers as Kimberly turns to her half-sister and motions to follow her towards the ring. Kimberly charges the ring by herself, despite her encouraging of Jessica. Kimberly slides into the ring from underneath the bottom rope and then waves for The Archangel to join her but Jessica is making her way slowly to the ring. Jessica steps up on the steel steps and then steps over to the middle of the ring apron where she poses once more for the fans to loud cheers. She then steps through the ropes and steps to the center of the ring as the music dies down.

Sharper: “Kim returning to SCW after some time away and now with her she brings Jessica Lasiewicz who is very well known in other circles of the wrestling industry.”

Knots: “Hell of a signing for SCW, these two boys better know what they’re in for. Ref check Kim for sharp objects.”

The official approaches The All Stars and checks them over for anything illegal, once satisfied the official walks over to Vengeance and begins to check them over. The referee stopping to find a set of brass knucks in the boot of Kim. He puts them away in his pocket as Jessica glares at her with a scowl. The official checks continue and removes what looks like a billy club from her hip…

Sharper: “Oh dear, looks like Kim came prepared for a war…”

Knots: “She was always an interesting member of that family. Good ot see somethings never change.”

The official looks at Jessica now who asks…

Jessica: “What are you doing? You got anything else hidden?”

Kimberly shakes her head almost childlike, the official and Jessica not believing her in the slightest but the referee seemed content to let this get on. He calls for the bell as Kim is told to go to the apron which she does with a pout. Robbie P is in the ring while Tommy exits. The bell sounds and the match is now underway. Jessica steps out, her and Robbie circling each other with Kim trying to grab hold of Robbie which startles him a little, that’s the opening Jessica needed as she runs across and hits a pump kick into the face of Robbie P! The crowd ohs with Robbie in Vengeance’s corner, Jessica now stomping away at the local talent over and over again before throwing her hand out and tagging Kim in to a roar from the crowd.

Knots: “Kim popular here in Philadelphia tonight.”

 Jessica exits the ring as Kim grins mischievously and enters the ring, she looks down at Robbie P but Jessica tells her “NO!” as if she knew what she was going to do, but decides against it this time… Instead she drops another boot to Robbie before pulling him to his feet and connecting with a forearm shot before sending him across the ring to his corner with an Irish whip, Robbie getting slapped on the back as Tommy enters in his stead. He leaps over the top rope and runs at Kim who ducks under the clothesline attempt. He carries on and tries to hit Jessica Lasiewicz to knock other off the apron, but she manages to duke back and doesn’t look too happy about that as he talks trash. 

Tommy: “That’s right, You’re in my City, Bi-“

Before he could finish he is  hit in the back with a shotgun dropkick which sends him into the Vengaence corner. Kim back on her feet as Jessica clocks him with a right hand and immediately calls for a tag. Kim pouts and shakes her head, Jessica demands it and walks over to tag her in. Robbie is back on his feet and runs over only to get speared by Jessica, she calls out to Kim who is all business now pulling Tommy P up and throwing him towards Jessica. She catches him and sets him up for Pure Deformation, Kimberly instantly hitting a Superkick before Jesscial drives Tommy P into the canvas and covers.

1…

2…

3!!!

The bell sounds and Crazy Train hits over the P.A System while the crowd roars. Jessica Lasiewicz glares at the camera before slowly stepping to her feet while Kim skips around her excitedly before raising both her own and Jessica’s arms.

Sharper: “Dominate Display there by Vengeance, those two kids didn’t stand a chance really.”

Knots: “It really was, and now Kim requesting her items back from the official…”

Sharper: “I’m sure this display however has made every tag team in SCW take notice. There is a new team on the block and they’re here to bring some pain, especially if Kim gets her way…”

The cameras focus on the two half-sisters still in the ring while Robbie P checks on his partner, Kim watching him mischievously again.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Asher Hayes vs. Syren follows.

Sharper: “Big match next. Asher Hayes has a chance to send a reminder to Syren. Last time they met one on one, Asher Hayes won by disqualification. A/C Unit may not be worried about the Wonderland. Again, they’re not here. But they could send a message to the team they want to eventually beat. Hayes. Syren. TV Title. Next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Asher Hayes vs. Syren

SCW Television 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. Cid Turner stands beside him.

“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”

Along with Cid, Asher makes his way down the ramp as the reaction of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, slinging the jacket off his shoulders, 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, talking to Cid, waiting for the match to begin.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing first the challenger, accompanied to the ring by Cid Turner, he is for Chicago, Illinois…He is…ASHER! HAYES!”

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

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and we cut to the hallways in the back, where the cameras watch as Syren rounds a corner on her way to the ring. She’s got her hands taped, appears to be in her ring gear with her ring jacket on, but doesn’t even acknowledge the camera. Behind her are notably CHBK and Alexander Crowe, and we can see Ravyn Taylor in the background as well. The crowd boos as this footage is shown on the screens. As the lights come back up in the arena, we see Syren walking through the doorway that security entered through moments earlier. She stands in the aisleway for a moment before turning her back to the camera. On the back of her jacket we see the Infamous skull logo.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. From behind her we see the rest of Infamous also walking through the doorway, led by CHBK. Ravyn Taylor also has a similar jacket to Syren. Syren leads the pack to the guard rail with the security walking alongside them, holding back any fans from getting too close.

Phillips: “And introducing her opponent, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor, SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, hailing from Los Angeles, California, and weighing one hundred and twenty nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, she is the current, reigning and defending SCW Television Champion, this is SYREN!”

Syren smirks as she’s introduced. Once they get to the guard rail Syren jumps over before the camera follows her walking up the ring steps. Once there we see Alexander Crowe leap onto the apron and sit on the middle rope, lowering it for her. She steps between the ropes and leans back to kiss him before undoing her jacket slowly to reveal the Television Championship around her waist. She unclips it before raising it up above her head and standing in the middle of the ring to a chorus of boos from the crowd.

Knots: “The TV Champion Syren having a string dominant wins since winning the title. Asher Hayes may be her biggest challenge yet.”

Sharper: “You could be right, partner. These two have a history that began on the road to Rise to Greatness. Infamous took as many opportunities to attack Asher Hayes, which resulted in Cid Turner being reintroduced to the SCW. Asher has a DQ win over the Champion, while Syren and Rayvn defeated A/C Unit at Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “And A/C Unit has made it known they want to face Dark Fantasy once again and beat them. Getting a win and taking home the TV title could be a step in the right direction.”

The ref calls for the bell. Asher and Syren begin to circle around the ring, before lunging forward, engaging in a tie-up. Asher backs Syren into the ropes, before moving to whip her across the ring, only to pull her into a side headlock. Syren tries to shove Asher forward, before Asher maintains the headlock, before flipping her over onto the mat.

Knots: “Asher seems to be in firm control in the early goings.”

Sharper: “Looks like he’s trying to keep the Champion grounded.”

Knots: “He and Cid, like anyone that opposes them, are outnumbered with Infamous out here.”

Sharper: “Right you are. Keeping Syren and the action in the middle of the ring could work in Asher’s favor.”

Asher transitions into a crossface. CHBK can be seen on the outside, his voice heard as he gives Syren direction. Syren’s left leg flails, looking for the bottom rope.

Sharper: “The challenger has the submission locked in, while Syren has nowhere to go.”

Syren can be seen reaching her leg out a little bit more, before Asher transitions once again, getting to his feet, pulling Syren to hers. Asher delivers a knife edge chop, followed by a second, and a third, backing Syren into the ropes. He goes to whip her across, but Syren reverses. Asher hits the ropes and comes back, only for Syren to hit a dropkick to the knees. Asher flips over onto the mat. Syren stomps on the back of Asher’s legs.

Knots: “Dropkick to the knees. Syren now stomping away at Asher’s legs.”

Sharper: “Asher tweaked his leg at Apocalypse. One has to wonder if it will play a major factor in this match.”

Syren gets to her feet, before bouncing off the ropes, connecting with an elbow in the lower back of Asher. Asher is shown wincing as the crowd can be heard booing.

Sharper: “Syren now targeting the lower back of the challenger. It has been well known that Asher has had history with injuries to his back.”

Syren grabs Asher, slowly pulling him up to his feet. She hits a knife edge chop, before going to whip him into the ropes. Asher races toward the ropes, as Syren follows, and she connects with a running knee to the lower back. Asher leans against the ropes, only for Syren to hit a chop block to the back of Asher’s leg, bringing him to the mat.

Syren grabs Asher’s leg, kicking the back of it twice, before she goes for a figure four.

Knots: “I’m sure this isn’t how Asher envisioned this going.”

Sharper: “Syren going for another submission…Wait! No!”

Asher is shown pulling her down into an inside cradle.

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2

Syren kicks out and rolls away. Syren scrambles to her feet and charges, only for Asher to get up and level her with a clothesline. Asher gets to his feet and rubs his knees then the backs of his legs, before he reaches down and grabs Syren, lifting her up. He whips her across the ring, following her and delivers a running knee, sending Syren over the ropes, and onto the apron. Asher gets to his feet before hitting a dropkick, sending Syren crashing into the barricade.

Asher rolls out of the ring. CHBK and Alexander, as well as Rayvn, are shown walking toward Asher and Syren. Cid is shown running over as well. Asher shoots them a look, before going to grab Syren, only for Syren to hit a back elbow. Asher staggers back. Syren hits a forearm. She goes for a second, but Asher blocks it, before kicking her in the abdomen. Asher hooks her before sending her into the barricade. Asher nods before climbing onto the apron.

Sharper: “Asher driving Syren ribs first into the barricade. What’s he got planned now?”

Asher takes a few steps back, before racing across the apron and leaping off, connecting with a frogsplash onto the back of Syren. The crowd “Oooohhhsss” upon impact, before both competitors fall to the floor.

Knots: “Holy Hell! Asher may have broken Syren’s ribs with that impact. If not, I’m sure he got damn close.”

Ref: “1…2…3…”

Sharper: “The ref has begun the count. And Asher is the first to his feet.”

Asher is shown pulling Syren up, before rolling her into the ring. Syren continues to roll away from the ropes, and the ref is shown checking on her. With the ref’s back turned, Asher is shown getting hit with a superkick from CHBK. CHBK towers over Asher, as the crowd boos, only for the boos to turn to cheers, as Cid is shown diving over Asher, connecting with a right hook the face, dropping CHBK.

Knots: “CHBK with the Bittersweet Ending, only for Cid connect with a big right hand.”

Cid is shown helping Asher to his feet, keeping his eyes on the rest of Infamous. Asher nods, before rolling into the ring, only for Syren to go in for the attack, stomping away at Asher’s head, back, and legs, until the ref manages to get her back. Asher rolls over as Syren brushes by the referee. She stomps on Asher’s lower back and legs, before hooking him for another submission.

Sharper: “Syren with a submission, locking in Malibu on Tap!”

Asher immediately grabs at the ropes, but Syren refuses to break the hold. The ref begins the count. (1…2…) The crowd can be heard booing heavily, as Syren keeps the hold locked in. (3…4…)

Knots: “Syren doing damage but could herself disqualified here.”

Syren breaks the hold just before the count of 5. Syren gets to her feet and goes back to stomping on Asher’s legs and back. Asher rolls over onto his back, only for Syren to stomp onto his abdomen. Syren then grabs Asher’s leg, looking to lock in another submission, only for Asher to drive his boot into her face. Syren staggers back, before trying to go for the hold. Asher kicks her in the face once again, Syren staggers back into the ropes, as Asher manages to get to his feet. Syren charges, only for Asher to hit a kick to her abdomen. Asher falls back into the ropes before connecting with a spear. Syren can be shown writhing in pain, clutching her ribs. Asher grabs Syren, flipping her and grabbing her legs, before locking in the Painful Hayes. Syren is shown grabbing the ropes as well, with Asher shaking his head no.

Sharper: “Asher with his own submission, refusing to break the hold.”

Knots: “Syren getting a taste of her own medicine.”

The ref begins the count. (1…2…) The crowd can be heard cheering, as Asher keeps the hold locked in. (3…4…) Asher then breaks the hold and steps back. Alexander and Ravyn are shown getting onto the apron, arguing with the referee. Asher goes to lift Syren up, but Syren connects with a low blow. Asher drops to the mat as Syren uses the ropes to get to her feet. Alexander and Ravyn get down off the apron. Syren gets into the corner, as Asher is shown using the ropes to get to his feet now. Asher turns, only for Syren to step out of the corner and connect with Bittersweet Dreams. Asher hits the mat and Syren drops down, going for the cover as the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Damn it! Syren taking advantage of the distraction from Infamous. This maybe it for Hayes.”

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2

3….NOOO! Asher shoots the shoulder up, as the crowd erupts. Syren looks on in disbelief.

Knots: “The challenger still in this thing and Syren can’t believe it.”

Syren gets to her feet, shaking her head as she reaches down and grabs Asher. Syren then whips Asher into the corner. Syren follows up with a running dropkick into the corner. Asher buckles a bit, but maintains his stance. Syren charges once again, but Asher manages to get the boot up. Syren staggers back, before Asher grabs her, throwing Syren into the corner. Asher lifts Syren onto the top rope, and begins to climb up with her, only for Syren to hit a European uppercut. Asher leans back a bit, holding onto the rope, before hitting a haymaker and connecting.

Sharper: “These two are trying to annihilate the other. Asher wants to show he belongs in the main event, while Syren doesn’t want Asher to win.”

Asher goes for another haymaker, but Syren blocks it, hitting another European uppercut. Asher falls to the mat, rolling over as Syren climbs to her feet, managing to maintain her balance. Asher gets to his feet and turns. Syren leaps off the top, only for Asher to connect with his own European uppercut, as both fall to the mat. Syren rolls over and stirs as Asher starts to get up. Cid looks on as Infamous continues to move around. Syren then gets up to her feet and Asher walks over and grabs her. Syren hits a drop toe hold and sends Asher into the middle rope. Ravyn smirks as she walks over and Syren turns and steps over toward the official. Asher starts to get up and CHBK heads over and points to the leg. Ravyn nods and Cid starts to head around. The crowd roars.

Cid: “Stay away! Stay away from his leg!”

This gets the official’s attention who turns and tries to get Infamous back. Syren then runs over and hits a baseball slide to Cid. Cid falls over to the barricade. Syren snaps at him before getting up and Asher rolls away. He starts to get up.

Sharper: “Infamous was going to try something to speed this up, but Cid quickly made sure that ended.”

Knots: “Got Syren’s feet to his face for his trouble!”

Syren turns and grabs Asher and pulls him up and suddenly, Asher rolls her up with an inside cradle.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd erupts in cheers. Ravyn and CHBK slide into the ring as Asher rolls out of the ring. Cid starts to get up and Syren looks up stunned. “

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and NEW SCW Television Champion, Asher Hayes!”

Sharper: “Hayes! He won it! He just pinned Syren!”

Knots: “They got one win. They just proved they can beat one half of the team!”

Cid staggers off as Crowe, Matthews and Richter head around after him. The official grabs the title and hands it to Hayes. Hayes grabs it and spins around, trying to recover before swinging it forward and Christy steps back, not getting touch.

Syren: “I’m not done yet! Not done yet! No!”

Syren gets up and falls over to the ropes. Asher backs up and helps Cid up. He limps a bit as he backs up, holding the title over his head.

Sharper: “Syren’s saying she’s not done. This was a personal goal for her. And Asher has short-circuited it!”

Knots: “Hayes with the cradle and the back and forth. Infamous tried some of their tactics. It nearly worked, but Cid caught him the one time he needed to and Asher rolled her up.”

Sharper: “And we have a new TV Champion!”

Knots: “And a Syren who is even more royally pissed off than usual!”

Syren lets out a frustrated yell, still saying “she’s not done with it yet” as Hayes backs up, holding the title over his head. Cid holds his arm too, celebrating too, while eying Hayes’ leg the entire time and the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown opens up to see Jessica and Kim talking to one another in their locker room when we see Katya walk in and over to them.

Katya: “Jessica…”

Katya then looks at Kim a bit less enthused.

Katya: “Kim…”

Kim turns.

Kim: “Hi boss! Still want to see my impending demise!”

Jessica: “Kim!”

Katya: “No, that’s fair. Actually, I’m here for something else. A truce if you will. Marie, Kim and I have had a history. I’m willing to look past it. Those types of petty issues really shouldn’t prevent well, you two from being the dominant team you could be.”

Jessica: “I like to hear that. Back to try and conquer this place.”

Kim: “She’s good with conquering. Has the phalanx armour and everything!”

Katya: “About that…timing is interesting. Tag League going on-“

Kim: “That’s fine. We like indiscriminate maiming!”

Jessica: “It is. Let them fight. We have other ideas.”

Katya: “Interesting. Because I’m interested in a deal. And well, I need your services. Namely I need Kim’s actually. But Jessica, you can join in. Blake Mason and the Luxury Suite Brawl.”

Jessica turns to Kim.

Jessica: “We’re not really for hire, but if it helps us out…we’ll consider it.”

Katya: “Good. Take him out. And Kim…”

Katya turns and reaches into her tote that she has and pulls out a staple gun. She hands it to Kim as the crowd roars and then boos a bit. Kim takes it.

Katya: “I suggest this may be helpful.”

Katya smiles as Jessica looks at it, eye widening. Kim just looks at the staple gun.

Kim: “You know what this means.”

Katya: “I hope I still do.”

Katya turns and walks off. Kim looks at the staple gun and smiles to Jessica.

Kim: “STAPLE! STAPLE! STAPLE!”

Kim grins as the scene cuts away.

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system. The crowd boos as Glory Braddock walks out from the back, her Adrenaline Championship over her shoulder. She looks around the arena and then starts to step forward. She scans the crowd some more before heading to the ring.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock will defend the SCW Adrenaline Championship against Gavin Taylor at Under Attack in eleven days, but you wonder what she’s thinking about the World Title.”

Knots: “Yeah. David Helms’ only successful defense. At least until he is cleared to return. An interim title being instituted. Hopefully Helms will be able to recover.”

Sharper: “Still, a bitter pill for that woman.”

Glory Braddock walks down to the ring, stepping up the steel steps and into the ring. She then walks forward and goes to the corner. She’s handed a microphone and takes it. She then walks to the middle of the ring. She looks around and her music fades out. The crowd gives a bit of a mixed reaction, but the boos start to take over.

Glory: “You know…I hadn’t planned on coming out here to say what I’m going to say, but things have changed. Yes…in the last thirty minutes everything changed. I am now a footnote. A footnote to a trivia question. I am David Helms’s only successful World Title defense. He’s injured and forced to take time away.”

Glory pauses for a moment. The crowd boos.

Glory: “Trust me, I’m booing too. To know that he was that close to something snapping…was it something against Xander? Something Tommy did…or was it something I set the groundwork for…if I could’ve just lasted longer, would I be standing here a double champion?”

The crowd boos some more. Glory holds her hand up.

Glory: “And with Bree Lancaster and Tommy Valentine now fighting for the SCW World Championship…I can’t say that I’m exactly thrilled. But I geuess that’s a bit of karma…”

Glory pauses.

Glory: “I’m not happy about it. And all it tells me is that the old rules are out the window. The fact is that neither one of them beat David Helms for the title. They won’t get that chance until he returns, if he returns, and the interim champion meets him in the ring. It means we’re on the same plane. And Bree, Tommy, I know you’d love to knock me down a peg. Well, whoever wins, I still have my eyes on that prize. But I’m not going to force my way in yet. I’ll let one of you have your moment. And I’ll then stand in line with the rest. Because I’ll say one damn thing…I’m a better champion than either one of you!”

The crowd roars. Glory looks around.

Glory: “And that brings me to Gavin Taylor. And Gavin, don’t worry. I won’t make your night worse. I wasn’t going to forget you for any longer. In fact, you should park yourself in front of a monitor and listen, because Gavin, I actually agree with one thing you said. Hard to believe given that you just run your mouth all the time and it’s starting to get you in trouble. But you and I meet for this…and frankly, you’re facing the Best in the World. And Bree and Tommy…they can have their little skirmish to crowd a champion in waiting. SCW has a multiple time World Champion right here in a title match and Gavin, may be you’re onto something with us main eventing Under Attack!”

The crowd buzzes a bit, but gives a mixed reaction.

Glory: “I mean you want to get revenge for waiting this long for the title shot. For the strike to the back of the head. For the fact that your entire plan for superstardom is collapsing all around you. Don’t worry. I’ll do YOU a favour. Just like you claimed we’re going to set the world on fire, you were going to walk out a double champion. History was going to be made!”

The crowd boos.

Glory: “Instead, maybe Gavin, I just remind the world that the Best in the World is right here and going nowhere. Just like this title. And SCW has a world calibre champion right here. I’ll give you the spotlight. I’ll give you the plaudits. The ALL-STAR against the BEST IN THE WORLD!”

Glory put her hand up and acts like she’s placing words on the marquee.

Glory: “And then I’ll beat you and you can be careful what you wish for!”

Glory pauses as the crowd cheers somer.

Glory: “To David…get better. You’re still better than the other options in my eyes. I can at least respect you. And to SCW…happy to help in these trying times!”

Glory brings the microphone down. “When Legends Rise” plays as Glory turns and exits the ring, through the ropes, and drops down to the floor.

Sharper: “Glory with a bit of swagger, a bit of confidence, and flat out saying what she thinks.”

Knots: “Clearly trying to come to terms that she could’ve been champion if this was a couple of weeks earlier. Instead, she’s not, and she’s not hiding her true thoughts about Bree or Tommy. Especially after what they’ve said the last few weeks.”

Sharper: “It’s lonely at the top. And she’s suggesting Gavin and her could be the top in eleven days!”

Knots: “That’s not her call.”

Sharper: “Not at all, but shows just how David Helms’ going down changes everything!”

Glory starts to head to the back as the crowd gives her a mixed reaction.

Breakdown opens up to see Konrad Raab talking to Alex Desoubrais Jr. backstage.

Konrad: “Is Alistaire okay?”

Alex shakes his head.

Alex Jr.: “I don’t know. He’s been sour all day. Won’t talk to anyone.”

Konrad: “Well perhaps he needs a friend.”

Konrad turns and walks over to the locker room and steps inside. He walks forward.

Konrad: “Alistaire…are you okay”

Alistaire pushes off the bench in the room and steps up.

Alistaire: “I’m fine. Just trying to determine the best strategy. I had hoped Alex would have a chance to help us, but his style is too outdated. Frankly, the tag division then was a shell of what it is now.”

Konrad: “He’s just trying to help.”

Alistaire: “I know Konrad, but we need to win. This is about more. It’s about respect. For you and I. Don’t you want this to be a success?”

Konrad: “But of course-“

Alistaire: “Then I need to keep thinking. If you can, keep Alex out of danger. He’s got a drug problem. And we don’t need him falling off the wagon because he can’t handle this grind.”

Konrad: “Well he seems fine-“

Alistaire: “I thought so too. But his minds not all there. I’m looking out for him. Just like us. Now…if you don’t mind.”

Konrad: “Alright…Just…make sure to take a break.”

Alistaire: “Champions don’t take break, Konrad.”

Konrad nods, looking at Alistaire a bit concerned before turning and heading off as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns backstage as we see Jessica Winters standing with Katya.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here alongside Katya and a decision has been made regarding the challenge Peyton Rice made last week.”

Katya: “Sometimes ask and you shall receive although in this case be careful what you wish for. In eleven days, at Under Attack, yes, the Chamber will return, and yes, Peyton Rice will be part of it. So too will be Christy Matthews, a new object of her ire and if Christy has a problem, well, tough.”

Katya pauses.

Katya: “This chamber will have a bit of a twist. Whoever wins, they get a choice. They can either challenge for the Adrenaline Championship or the United States Champion in the future. So who’s all in? I mentioned Peyton Rice and Christy Matthews. Kandis, who expressed an interest. She’s in. I had planned to put Jason Helms in, but his injury opens up a spot…for Jake Starr.”

The crowd cheers a bit.

Katya: “But what about those final two spots. Time to throw in some surprises.”

Katya smirks.

Katya: “Because we’re still waiting for that true breakout. He’s your chance…and in a place where we can also see what you can do…Aaron Blackbourne.”

The crowd roars.

Katya: “And finally…someone who can shock us all…Crystal Zdunich.”

The crowd boos.

Jessica: “And interesting group.”

Katya: “And one where everyone has something to prove and something to gain. So…let’s see what happens. Six individuals. The Chamber returns. Only one is going to be happy!”

Jessica: “Huge news. Huge opportunity. Shades of your father.”

Katya: “Someone in the family has to follow his lead.”

Jessica nods.

Jessica: “Thank you. Let’s go back to ringside.”

Jordan Majors & Cookie Dreams vs. The Jackass and Big Ass Connection

SCW Tag League

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is worth two points in the Tag League! Introducing first.....”

The lights dim as Nickelback’s “Something In Your Mouth” hit’s over the P. A System, all eyes focus to the stage where various colors of lights begin to flash.

Phillips: “Hailing from the mythical land of Candy Mountain by way of the Cookieverse…  The one, the only… COOKIE DREAMS!!”

The crowd pops upon hearing the buxom blonde’s name, and even more so when she steps out onto the stage in her ring gear. She grins from ear to ear before skipping to one side of the stage and poses by blowing a kiss to the crowd. She then repeats the process on the other side of the stage before then returning to the center. Instead of starting down the ramp though, she waits as her music fades out. A few seconds pass.

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

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

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

Phillips: “And her partner, from Chicago, Illinois.... she is Jordan Majors!”

Cookie and Jordan make their way down the ramp while holding hands, Cookie skipping and Jordan walking confidently. They slide into the ring, go to the middle, and make a show of latching their pinky fingers together. The crowd roars as they raise their arms together, pinkies hooked.

Sharper: “These two coming off a strong win last week, maybe shutting some people up who thought this team might not do well.”

Knots: “They have one hell of a challenge tonight though, former Tag Champions, and I'm pretty sure they're pissed to boot!”

The sound of a whip cracking gets everyone's attention, followed by the heavy bass riff of “More Human than Human.” The sounds of a female in the throes of passion seem to have been replaced with Kandis' voice. When the moaning stops, the heavier music kicks in, then Kandis and Tommy Valentine come through the curtain. Both glare as they look around.

Phillips: “And their opponents..... from Santa Barbara, California, Tommy Valentine and Kandis.... they are The Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

Forgoing their usual showing off, Kandis and Tommy go down the ramp, Tommy with a scowl on his face, Kandis also annoyed but a slight air of concern in her expression too. They go up the ring steps, and once again skip any of the usual posing or showing off of Kandis' ass. Instead, they go to their corner. The music fades as they talk. Kandis lays her hand on Tommy's side, over his ribcage. He nods, Kandis seems insistent, then Tommy reluctantly steps through the ropes to the apron.

Sharper: “And Kandis starting this off for the Connection, although Tommy Valentine doesn't seem happy about it, despite her concern over his ribcage.”

Knots: “He's not happy about anything, and I don't blame him! Especially after Bree dropped him earlier!”

In the other corner, Jordan and Cookie play Rock, Paper, Scissors to decide who will begin. Cookie throws Paper, Jordan throws. Rock. Jordan snaps in disappointment and goes to the apron. Cookie turns and faces Kandis. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Interesting manner to determine who kicks this off. And I don't think these two have ever faced.”

Knots: “I think Jordan is upset, she wanted to get up close to Kandis' ass!”

The bell rings. Cookie walks up to Kandis and sticks her hand out. Kandis looks her up and down, then glances back at Tommy. He shakes his head, annoyed. Kandis turns back to Cookie, who has her hand still out and is smiling expectantly. Kandis shakes her head. The crowd boos. Cookie looks upset. She reaches her hand out further, her eyes begging. Kandis rolls her eyes, then puts her hand out.... before suddenly drilling a roundhouse kick to Cookie's hand! The crowd boos as Cookie yelps and grabs her hand with the other. She turns her back to Kandis and shakes her hand out. Kandis runs up behind Cookie and lifts her up overhead, turns around, then drops her with a fallaway slam. Cookie hits face first. Kandis turns and hits a leg drop before turning Cookie to her back and making a cover.

1!

Cookie kicks out. Kandis rolls off and pulls Cookie up. She goes to whip Cookie into the ropes, but Cookie counters and sends Kandis. Kandis stops herself from bouncing back by grabbing the ropes. She turns to face Cookie, and Cookie stands in the middle of the ring with a smile. Kandis gives her a WTF look.

Sharper: “Kandis with an early pin attempt that just got a one count. And now what is Cookie up to?”

Knots: “No idea, the handshake didn't go so well so now what?”

Cookie runs her hands down her side and back to her ass, wiggling her hips. She then points at Kandis. Kandis looks around. The crowd roars. Cookie wiggles her hips again. Kandis points to herself, then to Cookie. Cookie nods.

Knots: “Oh my God, I think Cookie wants an ass-shaking contest!”

Sharper: “That may be an ill-advised competition with Kandis.”

Knots: “Oh, you think?!”

Kandis looks back at Tommy. He just shakes his head again. He is not having any of this nonsense. Kandis looks around, then across the ring at Jordan. Jordan has a slight smirk on her face. Cookie shakes her hips again. The crowd roars, and a light “Shake it!” chant can be heard. Kandis shrugs and nods her agreement. The crowd cheers. Cookie points to herself, signifying she will go first. Kandis nods, and steps back. Cookie goes to the middle of the ring. She jumps up and down several times, making her chest bounce. She then turns and wiggles her ass, much like a child imitating a rabbit would. Kandis laughs, as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Dear Lord.”

Knots: “That's some special skills right there.”

We see Jordan laughing, then cut to Tommy, leaning on the ropes, annoyed. Cookie turns back to face Kandis and points to her. Her turn. She steps back. Kandis goes to the middle of the ring, and sways her body and hips around a bit, before turning around and shaking her ass, in a much more adult and sultry way than Cookie did. The crowd roars as she bounces her ass, in a manner more commonly known as twerking. We cut to Jordan who is openly staring, then cut to Tommy, who's annoyance seems to have disappeared for the moment.

All of a sudden, Cookie runs over to Kandis and plants a boot directly into her ass! The crowd cheers and laughs as Kandis stumbles forward into the ropes.

Sharper: “Cookie! Using Kandis' penchant for showing off her ass... ets, against her!”

Knots: “I hope her ass is okay! Someone check for bruises!”

Kandis' head and upper body go between the middle and top ropes. Cookie runs over and hits a double axehandle into Kandis' back. She then nails a knee lift strike into Kandis' ribs. Cookie pulls Kandis out from the ropes and whips her across the ring. On the return Cookie drills her with a discus clothesline. Kandis goes down. Cookie covers.

1!

2!

Kandis shoves her off. Cookie rolls through and Kandis gets up. Now she's just as annoyed as Tommy has been since they made their entrance. Tommy calls for a tag, and Kandis, gives it. Cookie runs and tags Jordan. The crowd roars. Tommy gets in first and Jordan steps through, then immediately runs at Tommy, and fires off a kick to his side. The crowd oohs and cheers as Tommy backs up, holding his ribs.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors clearly paying attention earlier, going right for the ribcage, taking advantage of the damage done by Bree Lancaster!”

Knots: “It'll take more than that to keep Tommy from coming back for more, he survived brutal matches with David Helms and Xander Valentine.”

Sharper: “I think the fun and games are over! Tommy!”

Tommy looks up angry, then runs at Jordan and takes her down with a spear. He remains in the mount position and fires off lefts and rights. The crowd boos as Jordan tries to cover up. Jordan manages to wriggle and squirm her way out from under Tommy, then kicks at him from a seated position, as he's on his knees. She connects with his side, but he just takes it and gets up. Jordan tries to get away scooting backwards but Tommy grabs her and pulls her up. He spins her around and shoves her into the neutral corner. Jordan hits the turnbuckles chest first. She turns and Tommy runs at her, nailing a spinning heel kick into the corner. Jordan leans over the top rope sideways, as Tommy holds his side.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine hurting himself with that effort, but Jordan Majors took a hell of a kick!”

Knots: “Both need a tag and both are far from their corners!”

Tommy makes his way to his corner first and tags Kandis in. As she steps in, Jordan shakes her head clear and forces herself up, then dives to her corner tagging Cookie. Kandis runs at Cookie as she's entering and knees her in the face. Cookie pops up and turns and bounces off the ropes. Kandis catches her from behind and suplexes her into the middle of the ring. Kandis his a Bass Drop for good measure and sits for a cover.

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Cookie kicks out, shoving Kandis off by her ass. Kandis stumbles a bit but gets to her feet. Cookie gets up and as Kandis turns around, Cookie nails her with a back elbow. Kandis shakes it off and fires off a thigh kick. Cookie grabs at her leg, but then nails a forearm. She goes for another but Kandis blocks it, steps back, then drills Cookie with a spinning backfist. Cookie goes down to a knee. Kandis grabs her and starts to pick her up, but Cookie fights out of it. Kandis grabs her arm instead and sends her across. Cookie bounces off the other side and Kandis goes for a high knee, but Cookie evades it. She keep going to the other side, bounces off, then comes back at Kandis with a crossbody. Kandis though catches Cookie and spins, slamming her to the mat. The crowd oohs. Kandis covers.

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Jordan runs in and breaks it up. Kandis gets up and swings at Jordan. Jordan ducks and nails Kandis with an uppercut. The official tells Jordan to exit. She backs away. Tommy though enters and goes up to Jordan's face, snapping at her. Jordan snaps back. Kandis gets up and goes to Tommy's side, getting her two cents in and trying to get Tommy to back off.

Sharper: “This is starting to break down, Tommy Valentine clearly still angry at Jordan for her targeting of his ribs when she first entered the match.


Knots: “And for once Kandis trying to be reasonable instead of instigating.”

Cookie has gotten to her feet behind Kandis and Tommy. Jordan sees her and backs away, going to exit. Before the Connection realize why, Cookie dropkicks Kandis from behind! The crowd roars. Tommy turns to her and starts to go after her, but Cookie nails him with a discus clothesline that sends him into the ropes, his momentum flipping him up and over the top rope. The crowd oohs as he hits the mats. Kandis gets up and starts to exit to check on him, but Cookie grabs her arm and pulls her away from the ropes. She then grabs Kandis from behind and plants her backwards with a German suplex. She bridges for a pin.

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Kandis kicks out. Cookie rolls off and goes towards her corner. Kandis gets up and leans under the bottom rope towards where Tommy is. He's now sitting up on the floor, holding his side again. Cookie tags in Jordan. Kandis hears it and gets up, getting to her feet just in time to get nailed with a superkick. Kandis falls over the top rope, but holds on. Jordan grabs her and spins her around looking to send her into the ropes. Kandis though counters, using her strength to send Jordan across instead. On the return, Kandis lifts Jordan up overhead, looking for a Samoan drop. Jordan though slips out and lands on her feet behind Kandis. Kandis turns and Jordan swings for a forearm. Kandis blocks it, shoving Jordan down on her ass. The crowd oohs. Kandis steps back, waiting for Jordan to get up. As she does, Kandis runs at her, looking to grab her head and lift her knee for the Starmaker... but Jordan scouts it and jumps, hitting the Cash Out! The crowd roars. We see Tommy getting to his feet outside. Jordan covers, hooking a leg.

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Tommy slides in to try to break it up, but he's a second too slow.

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The bell rings. We hear a bleep as Tommy swears in anger.

Phillips: “And your winner by pinfall.... Cookie Dreams and Jordan Majors!”


Cookie runs in and hugs Jordan, and the two bounce around excitedly. We see Tommy get to Kandis as she sits up. Both are angry.

Sharper: “Jordan Majors! Kandis was a second away from making her see stars but Jordan pulled that Cash Out from thin air and took it!”

Knots: “Nearly broken up too, Tommy Valentine was a second away, but the tumble to the outside moments before must have aggravated those ribs that have been bothering him since earlier tonight, and he couldn't get there in time. I blame Bree Lancaster for this!”

Sharper: “No doubt Tommy and Kandis will, as well. Another two points for Cookie and Jordan.... still nil for The Connection. Things not looking too well for the former champions so far.”

Knots: “They'll bounce back! You'll see!”

We see Kandis and Tommy slide out of the ring, he holding his side and Kandis looking concerned. Cookie and Jordan continue to celebrate as the crowd cheers.

COMMERCIALS

We cut to a prerecorded video package where we see somewhat grainy footage of what looks like the backstage area where we see a series of tables set up with seats spaced along them. The camera pans over and we see a large catering table with lots of different types of food spread across it, some of which has obviously already been consumed by the crew. As we continue to look at this sight we hear audio over the footage that sounds like a British woman’s voice narrating a nature documentary.

“Catering. Home of the forgotten.”

Sad music begins to play over the footage as we see slow motion footage of people moping around the tables, and others buzzing past them uncaringly. Most of those featured are the local talents who occasionally have matches on shows, along with the undercard talents such as Sammy Thomas Davies, and even Billy Breakdown.

“This is where so many unused Supreme Championship Wrestling talents spend their time.”

The sad music picks up even more as we see a few of the local talents walking away from a board downheartedly. In the mix of it all we see Autumn Valentine sat looking off into the distance. The camera begins to focus a little more on her as the sad music really picks up.

“Fortunately, the food isn’t actually any good, or these forgotten souls could have an obesity problem.”

The video abruptly cuts to a shot of Lexy Chapel in an editing booth. She shrugs her shoulders unapologetically.

Lexy: “What? Too soon, America?”

The music kicks back in again as we return to the catering footage and focus in on Autumn Valentine as people are walking all around her.

“This is where I first encountered Autumn Valentine. A lost soul just looking for a chance to impress her peers. The kind of individual with skill and determination…”

We see footage from Autumn’s previous matches, including her standing alongside her husband Ryan Watson at one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions from 2019.

“…a former champion who just needed time to shine…”

We see footage of Ryan Watson in a hospital gown, and Autumn standing by his bedside as he’s apparently given bad news by a doctor standing at the end of the bed.

“…but sometimes fate can take opportunities away, no matter how hard you work for them. When they’re taken, it can be heartbreaking…”

We see a shot of Autumn on her knees, looking up at the heavens and apparently asking ‘why?’.

“…and sometimes individuals can do crazy things just to get noticed…”

We cut to a shot of the dancing bear from a few months ago.

“…but such desperate plans can bring them to the attention of the right people. People like me.”

We cut to another shot of Lexy Chapel, this time not in the editing booth and instead dressed very smartly in business attire, her blonde hair tied back in a high bun, and glasses on with a clipboard in her hands.

Lexy: “My name is Lexy Chapel, and I’m going to take these lost souls from Forgotten… to Unforgettable! Join me on this epic adventure, every week on Breakdown.”

A logo for “Forgotten to Unforgettable” appears on the screen as the video package ends and we cut back to ringside.

Sienna Swann & Bree Lancaster vs. Jay Gold & Holly Adams

SCW 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. 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 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 the robe and hands it off as her music fades.

Sharper: “Bree certainly has had her hands full these last couple of weeks, having to look after Sienna but also worry about trying to regain her title at Under Attack.”

Knots: “Unfortunately for Bree, she seems to be wasting her time with Sienna. Sienna doesn’t want help. How many lines does she have to cross before even Bree sees that?”

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 is obviously an incredible competitor, but obviously going through a lot lately.”

Knots: “It’s only a matter of time before it comes back to bite them. Last week it worked in their favor with the disqualification, but they might not be so lucky this week.”

The lights suddenly turn off in the arena.  Immediately the titantron goes completely bright white, almost blinding.  Then the white light simmers down.  We hear the voice of Jay Gold. 

"The old is about to become the new."  

Those words also display on the titantron.  A few moments pass before the white background with the words turns to a solid gold background.   "Until The Day I Die" by Story of the Year begins to play.  As the song gets to the chorus, one gold pyro goes off on each side of the stage.  At this moment Jay Gold appears on the stage and surveys the crowd, genuinely smiling and nodding.  

Phillips: “And their opponents, introducing first, from Albany, New York, he is Jay Gold!”

Knots: “Maybe the oddest of all pairings in the SCW Tag League, it seems neither Jay or Holly are pleased with their partners for this thing!”

As Gold hears the crowd's positive response he begins to head to the ring.  Once he arrives he walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring.  He again nods at his surroundings and gives the crowd the thumbs up.

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

"W FACE" By Kumi Koda kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp. Holly poses with her hand on her hip and her other hand high in the air as she pageant waves to the booing crowd. 

Phillips: “And his partner, from ‘The City of Angles’ Los Angeles, California, she is Holly Adams!”

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

Sharper: “And like you said, neither of them are into this partnership. However, it seems both are willing to give it a try. Holly even seemed to show some concern for Jay last week after The Silent Majority attacked him backstage.”

Knots: “She did, in her own special way.”

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

Knots: “Jay apparently not a fan of the pageant wave.”

Sharper: “I don’t think he’s a fan of Holly Adams, period. We’ll see how they work together tonight against this formidable duo.”

Holly shoos Gold into the corner. Gold shakes his head and goes through the ropes onto the apron. Sienna and Bree mutter to one another before Bree goes to stand on the apron.

Knots: “It looks like Bree is trusting Sienna to start out this match.”

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Holly has forced Jay onto the apron, opting to start the match for their team.”

The bell rings as Holly continues to gesture for Gold to stay in the corner. Right as she turns around to start the match, Sienna runs at her and nails her with a spinning heel kick. Holly falls to the mat and begins scrambling back to her corner. She flails her arm up at Gold, forcing a tag. Gold looks on in confusion as Holly rolls onto the apron and pulls herself up, holding her jaw.

Holly: “I wasn’t ready! Get in there!”

Knots: “Well, this is going about as well as we expected so far.”

Gold steps into the ring and locks up with Sienna. He slips behind her and locks in a waistlock. He pushes her forward into his corner and starts laying in some shoulder thrusts into her back. The referee begins the count.

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4!

Gold backs up as the referee gets in front of him to further cut him off.

Sharper: “And Jay Gold, starting out aggressive here, using that full count of the referee.”

With the referee inadvertently distracted by Gold, Holly grabs the tag rope and wraps it around Sienna’s neck, choking her. The crowd roars. Gold tries to get by the referee to stop it, but the referee gestures for him to lay off Sienna in the corner.

Sharper: “Holly’s using that tag rope to choke out Sienna and Gold’s accidentally distracting the referee!”

Knots: “And Holly’s hearing some support from the crowd for the first time in… well, maybe ever!”

Gold pushes by the referee and Holly releases the choke as soon as the referee turns around. Gold scolds her as she holds her hands up in innocence. Sienna falls out of the corner and crawls to the middle of the ring as Gold continues to lecture Holly. Sienna turns around and rolls Gold up, hiking the tights.

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Gold just kicks out and immediately gets up, looking frustrated. Sienna gets up right into a clothesline. She gets up and gets hit with another. Gold goes for one more, but Sienna ducks it. Sienna goes for a clothesline, but Gold also ducks it, slipping behind Sienna. He hops up on her and rolls forward for a victory roll, hooking the legs. As the referee slides in to count, Gold uses a hand to yank Sienna’s tights, leading to a mixed reaction from the crowd.

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Sienna breaks out. Holly looks on, shocked, before smiling and applauding Gold’s maneuver.

Knots: “Jay with the tights!”

Sharper: “I’m surprised to see Gold resorting to that.”

Knots: “You hang around people like Bree Lancaster and Sienna Swann enough, eventually you get sick of it and want to do something about it. He doesn’t want these two to continue to win, no matter the cost.”

Sienna gets up and shoot kicks Gold in the leg, bringing him to a knee. She roundhouse kicks him in the head, putting him down fully. The crowd ohs. Sienna picks him up and hits him with a knife edge chop. The crowd woos. She chops him again, this time backing him into the corner with Bree. The crowd woos again. Sienna tags in Bree. Bree comes in as Sienna takes Gold down with a snapmare, seating him as Bree bounces off the ropes. Bree comes back and nails Gold with a dropkick. Sienna hits a standing moonsault onto Gold right after.

Sharper: “Great teamwork from Bree and Sienna here, dismantling Gold.”

Sienna exits the ring as Bree goes for the cover.

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2!

Gold gets a shoulder up. Bree gets up and drags Gold to his feet. Gold suddenly hits her with a stiff forearm before dropping her with a drop toe hold. Bree falls onto the ropes as Gold begins to crawl towards Holly.

Sharper: “Jay going for the tag and this would be a good time for Holly to come in.”

He gets to the corner and holds his hand out, but we see Holly looking into a small compact mirror checking her makeup. The crowd boos as Gold continues to hold his hand out for the tag.

Sharper: “What the hell is this?!”

Knots: “Makeup check!”

Bree recovers and immediately runs to Gold, dragging him back to the middle of the ring. The crowd continues to boo. Bree picks him up and hooks his leg. Gold struggles to break free, but Bree takes him down with Twisted Ambition. Bree slides over and covers him.

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Gold kicks out. Bree quickly gets up and lays in a few stomps to Gold.

Sharper: “And Jay’s in trouble here, but his own partner is busy admiring herself on the apron!”

Bree picks him up and throws him into the corner. She runs after him and drives her knees into his abdomen into the corner. She continues to lay in some hard knees as the referee begins the count.

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3!

Bree stops just before four and throws Gold to the opposite corner. He hits hard. Bree charges and jumps up for a corner splash, but Gold moves at the last second. Bree bounces off the top turnbuckle, stunned, and stumbles backwards into Gold. He knees her in the back and hooks her head from behind before dropping him with a reverse DDT. The crowd cheers. We see Holly put away the compact mirror and suddenly begin jumping up and down on the apron, holding her hand out desperately for a tag.

Sharper: “And now that Bree’s down, she wants in!”

Knots: “I guess she’s an opportunist.”

Gold rolls over to his corner and throws a hand up, tagging in Holly. Holly sprints in and immediately covers Bree.

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Bree kicks out. Holly screams in frustration back at Gold, who’s laid out on the apron.

Holly: “You suck! She kicked out at one!”

Holly gets up and brings Bree with her. She lifts her up and hits her with a Northern lights suplex, bridging into a pin.

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Bree gets a shoulder up. Holly swiftly gets to her feet and sits Bree up, kicking her in the spine. Bree winces as Holly bounces off of the ropes, coming back with Beautiful. Blonde. Perfect. The crowd ohs. Holly drops down and hooks both legs.

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Bree kicks out. 

Sharper: “And Holly’s using all of that energy she saved to get in a series of moves, but they’re not putting Bree away.”

Holly gets up and stalks Bree as she begins to stir. She gets up and Holly immediately goes for the Beauty Killer, but Bree ducks it, sliding behind Holly. Holly turns around right into BOGO. Holly holds her chest and bends over. Bree grabs her and hits her with a snap DDT. The crowd ohs as Bree spikes Holly. Bree crawls backwards and drapes herself over Holly.

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2!

Holly gets a shoulder up. The crowd begins to boo as Ricky James and Lucy Huckabee Sanders come out from the back. LHS brings a microphone up.

LHS: “Excuse me, everyone! We have an EMERGENCY press conference!”

Sharper: “Oh, for God’s sake!”

Ricky takes the mic as they continue to make their way down the ramp.

Ricky: “That’s right! Week after week, we preach for SCW to remain a place of freedom! And expression! But last week, our freedom was trampled upon by someone who wants to take our rights away. Our rights as American citizens and SCW employees!”

Bree gets up and tags in Sienna. However, Sienna just stands on the apron, looking perplexed as Ricky and LHS blow by Burnside and Xiomara, sliding into the ring and standing up. Holly pulls herself up using the ropes and looks on as LHS takes the mic back.

LHS: “And now he’s here - dragging some poor girl along with him, against her will - physically assaulting two great Americans in Bree Lancaster and Sienna Swann!”

Sharper: “Sienna’s South African! Would somebody please cut their damn mics?!”

Ricky takes the mic back.

Ricky: “That’s right. He’s turned to holding down Great American women. At Under Attack, I’ll be delighted to do my job as a proud American by getting rid of this scum and reminding why you don’t mess with the best!”

Ricky goes to hand the mic back to LHS, but Holly runs forward and hits her with Blonde Ambition. The crowd explodes with cheers as LHS goes flying outside of the ring onto the floor. Ricky looks on in horror before sliding out of the ring to check on LHS.

Knots: “Well, that shut them up!”

Holly goes over and tags Gold in as the crowd continues to cheer. Holly goes out and jumps on LHS, leading to Ricky hightailing it around the corner. Holly grabs Lucy’s head and begins slamming it onto the floor repeatedly.

Holly: “Stay out of my match, damn it!”

Gold drops to the floor and runs for Ricky. Ricky runs around the ring as Bree and Sienna continue to look on, now both inside the ring in their corner. The referee scrambles around the ring, unsure whether to go to Holly or Gold. 

Sharper: “Things are breaking down here!”

Knots: “But the match is still going!”

Ricky slides back into the ring, followed by Gold. Ricky suicide dives to the outside, despite not having a target. Ricky lands hard and quickly begins scurrying up the ramp, leaving LHS behind. Meanwhile, the distracted Gold runs right into Priceless from Bree, right to the ribs. He keels over and Sienna jumps forward and drills him with Kiss by an Angel. The crowd ohs before booing.

Sharper: “Oh, and what a combination! Jay’s out!”

Knots: “All thanks to that damn Silent Majority!”

Bree gets the attention of the referee before going back to her corner. Sienna drops down and hooks Gold’s leg as Holly continues to assault LHS outside of the ring.

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The crowd continues to boo as the bell sounds and “Fallen Angel” by Three Days Grace plays. Holly stops beating LHS and looks back into the ring to see Gold laid out. 

Phillips: "And here are your winners, via pinfall, Sienna Swann and Bree Lancaster!"

Sienna gets up and gets her arm raised by the referee. She yanks it away and rolls out of the ring, joining Bree and their managers. The four walk up the ramp to see Ricky standing at the top, smiling and giving them a thumbs up. They ignore him, making their way to the back. Holly slides into the ring and looks down at Gold in frustration.

Sharper: “Well, Holly's disappointed here, but it wasn’t their inexperience as a team that cost them this one. The Silent Majority continues to terrorize Jay Gold!”

Knots: “Sienna didn’t even have a chance to cost herself the match this time. Everything went their way this week and they’ll finish the night with two extra points in this league.”

Ricky makes his way back down the ramp to check on LHS. We get a close up shot of LHS, who is barely conscious.

LHS: “For a better America!”

Sharper: “Oh, give me a break. She’s still going.”

Gold comes to and sits up, looking up in disappointment. The scene fades as Holly begins to berate Gold.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with a flicker of the lights. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We figured we were about to see Christy Matthews and Peyton Rice meet. Both in the Chamber this Sunday.”

Knots: “We’ve got something else going on.”

The crowd roars as the flickering continues. The cameras pan across the crowd. The lights continue to flicker before

“The car’s on fire 

and there’s no driver at the wheel”

The crowd roars as cheers follow.

Sharper: “We know what that sounds like.”

Knots: “Heard from Alioth Starre earlier and now I guess Datura!”

The lights then go out as the crowd continues to cheer. A few moments pass before we then see a single red apple in the middle of the ring. On the stem is a tag, reading “To Alioth.” The crowd cheers as the camera focuses on the apple. The lights flicker a bit more before stabilizing.

Sharper: “Datura with a message for Alioth Starre. Playing mind games early!”

Knots: “Is Alioth even here? He provided that message.”

Sharper: “If he isn’t, he’s paying attention. If he is…he’s got a gift waiting for him! The games have begun!”

The apple remains in the ring for a few moments longer.

Christy Matthews vs. Peyton Rice

The lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system. The fans boo loudly as we cut to the back. In the back we see Christy Matthews with taped fists and a red ring jacket with the hood pulled up over her head. She flexes her wrists for a few moments before looking behind her where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren both joining her. Behind them appears to be CHBK, Alexander Crowe and Christopher Richter. The fans boo louder as Infamous behind to walk the corridors toward the ring.

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

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

The music keeps playing as we see Christy appear in the doorway that security previously opened. She pauses, her head down for a moment before extending her arms in the mock crucifix pose. After a moment she starts walking to the ring, accompanied by Christopher Richter. When she approaches ringside, she doesn’t even break stride, simply vaulting over the guardrail and toward the ring apron where she jumps up, quickly ascending the turnbuckles and extends her arms again in the mock crucifix pose.

Phillips: “Introducing, from the City of Angels, weighing one hundred and thirty-seven pounds and representing Infamous, she is accompanied to the ring by Christopher Richter,  this is CHRISTY MATTHEWS!”

She steps up onto the top turnbuckle and then jumps down to the ring, taking off her jacket and throwing it into the corner. She turns and sees the apple and just kicks it out of the ring. The crowd boos. At ringside we see Richter slip it out of the ring. Christy then drops to her knees, extending her arms out again before collapsing back into a seated position.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews out here tonight with just one other member of Infamous, rather than the usual mob.”

Knots: “Probably thinks she doesn't need extra back up against the young Peyton Rice.”

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

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

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

The crowd roars as she flips from the second rope on to her feet and does a cartwheel. She takes off her jacket and ruffles her hair a little, standing in the corner, talking with Kelcey who takes her entrance gear and steps outside to the corner.

Sharper: “Peyton accompanied by Kelcey Wallace, the woman who last week drilled Sienna Swann with a Perfect Ending, some say she was knocked unconscious.”

Knots: “Gave up two points for her team, too. Wonder if she'll be able to restrain herself tonight?”

The bell rings. Christy and Peyton meet in the center of the ring and lock up. Christy gets the upper hand rather quickly, spins Peyton around and shoves her into the corner. Peyton hits the turnbuckles as Christy runs after her. Christy goes for a running knee, but Peyton moves out of the way. Christy stops herself with the ropes, saving her knee from meeting the ringpost. Christy turns and Peyton nails her with a forearm. Christy fires back with an uppercut. The two trade strikes, moving back to the middle of the ring. Christy nails a spinning back elbow that drops Peyton to her knees. Christy kicks her in the ribs. Peyton goes down. Christy drops, flips her to her back and makes a cover.

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Peyton kicks out. Christy rolls off and gets up, as Peyton does too. Christy grabs her and tries to apply a hammerlock, but Peyton spins out and backs away. She quickly fires off a spinning heel kick. Christy steps back, but keeps her balance. Peyton grabs her and hits the Rice-A-Roni. She makes a cover.

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Christy kicks out. We see Richter leaning on the apron, annoyed.

Sharper: “Trading near falls so far, both women looking good. Christoper Richter though seems perturbed about Peyton getting a two count.”

Knots: “To be fair, he always looks perturbed.”

Sharper: “I can't argue with that.”

Both women get up. Christy grabs Peyton and goes for a short-arm clothesline, but Peyton ducks, twisting her arm free. She then plants a dropkick into Christy's back. Christy flies forward, and ends up draped over the top rope. Peyton runs up behind her and hits a snap suplex. Peyton then jumps to the top rope. As Christy gets up, Peyton drops her again with a missile dropkick. Peyton makes a cover.

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Christy kicks out. Peyton gets up and grabs Christy's leg, looking to apply a sharpshooter. Christy though kicks and fights it off. One of her kicks catches Peyton in the ribs. She steps back, holding her side. Christy gets to her feet and runs at Peyton, drilling her with a running lariat. Peyton hits the canvas hard. Christy nails her with a baseball slide, sending Peyton under the ropes and off the apron. She falls to the mats on the outside.

Sharper: “Uh oh! On the floor, outside the ring, is Infamous' playground.”

Knots: “Even if only one other member is out here, he's still dangerous.”

Christy slides out after Peyton. We see Kelcey Wallace watching carefully. Richter watches from a distance. Christy pulls Peyton to her feet, and whips her around into the barricade. The crowd boos. Kelcey yells. Christy shrugs at her before grabbing Peyton and pulling her to her feet. The official starts a count. (1) Christy spins Peyton around and tries to send her into the ringpost, but Peyton counters and drives Christy into it instead. (2) The crowd oohs. Christy  leans on the ring apron trying to clear her head. Peyton pulls her up and tries to shove her back into the ring. Christy though gets away and goes around the corner of the ring. (3) Peyton follows, and when she turns the corner, Christy catches her with a shoot kick. Peyton backs up. (4) Christy follows, but Peyton gets up on the apron and rolls into the ring. Christy follows, breaking the count, but then rolls right back out. She then grabs Peyton's foot and pulls her out again. The crowd boos.

Knots: “Looks like Christy Matthews prefers to fight on the floor!”

Sharper: “Peyton's ready though, she's bringing it!'

As soon as Peyton's feet hit the floor, Christy starts swinging jabs and uppercuts. Peyton fires back with forearms and elbows. The official starts counting again. (1) One strike catches Christy dead on the jaw. She stumbles backwards, leaning on the barricade. Richter goes to check on her but Peyton runs and nails her with a knee to the ribs. (2) Christy grunts in pain but gets up from the barricade and grabs Peyton. She spins Peyton around and into the ring apron. Peyton hits back first, and bounces off, grabbing her back. (3) Peyton fights through it though and runs at Christy, nailing a dropkick. Christy falls back, hitting Richter. The crowd roars.(4)  Peyton gets up, still holding her back. Kelcey checks on her, Peyton nods. Kelcey backs away. (5) Richter gets up first and helps Christy up. She runs at Peyton and shoves her, almost knocking her into Kelcey, but Kelcey saw it coming and moves. (6)  Peyton and Christy unload on each other. The crowd roars as the two fire any and all manner of punches and strikes at each other, neither paying any mind to the counting official. (7) He notices this as the women make their way around the ring and close to the ramp, he calls for the bell. The crowd boos. A faint “let them fight” chant is heard.

Sharper: “Neither Peyton nor Christy seemed to care about the count, getting counted out, they just want to fight!”

Knots: “And now both Richter and Wallace are trying to break this up. And our official!”

Kelcey pulls on Peyton, Richter grabs Christy, and the official gets between them. Peyton backs off first, brushing her hair back out of her face. Christy just glares at her, clenching her teeth.

Sharper: “Not the way either woman wanted this to end, but they'll settle it at Under Attack in the Elimination Chamber.”

Knots: “Won't be any count outs, no contests, or anything in there, just pinfall, submission, and pain. Lot's of pain!”

Kelcey starts to lead Peyton up the ramp, as Christy and Richter talk, both looking angry.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Holly Adams letting out an annoyed yell while on her phone.

Holly: “I know. Just we can’t do anything…Hold that thought.”

Holly hangs up and walks over.

Holly: “Adam Allocco! My biggest fan!”

Adam turns from Bison Jones and Anastasia Smirnov and walks over. He immediately goes to hug Holly who pushes him back a bit.

Adam: “Holly! You’re as beautiful in person as you are on social media.”

Holly: “Well obviously. But look, Adam, we need to have a bit of a talk. I’m having a rough night.”

Adam: “Any night teaming with Gold has to be that.”

Holly: “Not just that, but Crystal Zdunich gets in the chamber. What about me? I’ll be so happy to see Sasha back. She knows true talent.”

Adam: “Didn’t Katya help you get in the tournament.”

Holly: “Whatever. They’re probably the same. Anyway…look, Adam, baby, I know you know how amazing I am and well, Gold and I…not so great… Just between you and me, maybe I need to figure out a way to get rid of him.”

Adam: “You want me to take him out. I’ll happily do so-“

Bison: “Uh…ya know that means she’s out of the tournament too.”

Adam: “Bison, please-“

Bison: “One of the original team members gotta be around.”

Holly: “I am one of the original team members. Kelsai doesn’t count. Trust me. I got a way. Anyway…we’re facing you this Sunday…and Gold has to do some good by dealing with those Majority assholes. But after…or before…I don’t know the schedule. How about you do something good for me and I’ll do something good for you.”

Adam: “Anything.”

Holly: “Take out Gold and then lie down. We really need the two points.”

Adam: “Well, I mean we did show how dangerous we were earlier, but throwing a match…just…”

Holly leans in and smiles, ensuring Adam gets a good look down her top.

Holly: “You know I’ll always appreciate it.”

Adam: “Uh…uh…yeah….”

Bison rolls his eyes. Holly smiles.

Holly: “Good.”

Holly turns and goes to walk off before turning.

Holly: “But if you have that bitch dress like me, I’ll rip your balls off!”

Holly turns and walks off. She pulls out her phone as Adam gulps. Anastasia smiles.

Anastasia: “I like her.”

Bison: “Me too.”

Adam’s eyes open as we cut away.

The arena goes dark. The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. Fireworks blast off the entrance as “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers as Regan Street walks out from the back, now by herself, with the SCW World Tag Team Championship belt around her waist. She looks at the crowd before starting to make her way to the ring.

Sharper: “Regan Street in one sense has had a busy night. Obviously, the injury issue with both Jason and David Helms. But it’s been a change of pace this month.”

Knots: “After the Golden Boys and their tactics, by a quirk of scheduling, Selena Frost has been able to focus on defending the US Title while Frozen Hell hasn’t had to worry about their matches in the Tag League. They start for them, after Under Attack.”

Sharper: “But it also means a tighter group and Regan, I know, in one sense, has to like the idea of recuperating and resting, but you know she wants to get in the ring and fight!”

Regan walks down to the ring and heads up the steel steps and into the ring. She looks around and walks over to the far corner. She grabs a microphone waiting for her. She then turns back to the middle of the ring. The music fades out and Regan looks around.

Regan: “Before I get with why I have this time here, I figure I should update. Jason Helms has been taken to a nearby hospital for some tests. It looks like his leg. Unfortunately I can’t say anything else. Amy and David have gone with him. And I just hope that trolling son of a bitch is back in this ring sooner rather than later.”

The crowd cheers. Regan nods as she looks around.,

Regan: “Funny enough, I’m actually out here because of someone else who is family. It’s funny…I’ve had a light last couple of weeks. And a couple of years ago, hell, a couple of months ago, that would bother me. Now I can look forward to the schedule and frankly, I know what hell is on the horizon and I’m ready to go to war to defend these titles in the Tag League. But I see what awaits my sister, Selena Frost, at Under Attack. Someone her and I have had a lot to deal with. Someone who I still own one more match with. Because we still have plenty to settle, respect or not…Xander Valentine.”

The crowd boos a bit as Regan looks around.

Regan: “I’ve had my wars with him. Last time, he beat me. I’m not going to be too prideful to not admit it. But damn it, Selena’s worn his ass out. We all remember Rise to Greatness. When she knocked him out. But we also remember a year ago…Under Attack….when they had the empty arena match. A lot’s changed…Xander.”

Regan pauses.

Regan: “Part of it is that there’s a lot more bitterness and it’s coming from a different place. You’ve admitted you respect us now. But now you’re pissed off because we didn’t just kiss and make up. You’re still pissed off I didn’t pick you as my partner at Rise to Greatness. That I sided with my sister. And now, this is all surrounding ONE thing for you…me.”

Regan pauses again as the crowd roars.

Regan: “You can call me self-centred, but you know damn well I’m telling the truth. This is an opportunity for you to win the US Title again. Great. You can win it and hold it and be a champion. But that’s the bonus for you. You’ve even said as much. You want to take Selena out. You want to put her on the shelf. Have her join Jason and David. You want to make it so that I have to walk into the Tag League and without my sister. Maybe you want to take her place now. I don’t know…but I know that you are one to hold a grudge. That’s for damn sure.”

Regan then leans forward.

Regan: “Too bad you’re going to get knocked on your ass by one of the best. And I’m going to sit back and enjoy watching it. Watching my sister take your emo-ass and take you down again. And then if you want one more shot at me. We can end this year on a high-note where you learn your place! It’s not as the executioner, Xander…You may be a legend. But the Hellcat and the Winter’s Knight…we’ve taken your place in the kingdom.”

Regan then smirks and steps back.

Regan: “But at least we have your respect right? Then respect us when we knock you down to size one more time. Selena first…and if you still want it…I’m right here to finish the set!”

Just then, the lights go out. The crowd roars and we then hear the sound of “Fade to Black” come over the arena. The crowd boos as Xander Valentine steps out from the back, microphone in his hand. Xander stops at the stage and looks down at the ring. Regan turns and motions for him to come to the ring.

Regan: “Come on Xander. I’ll hit you first if you want to go now!”

Regan smirks as Xander stops at the stage. Artemis steps out and stands behind him. His music fades out.

Xander: “Regan…you’re not the focus right now. Well, at least not the focus in terms of who I’m putting my attention to immediately. You are right that you are a greater focus in this all. But my fight with you isn’t tonight.”

The crowd boos.

Regan: “So spit it out.”

Xander: “Oh I will…you’re right I’m still bitter about your tag team championship run. I still feel I would be a better partner than Selena. She may be your sister as you pathetically refer to her. But you need a monster to let you loose. Too bad I’m not sure if I care about that specific outcome. But I do hold a grudge as you said…and Regan, I’d like to tell you a little story.”

Xander pauses.

Xander: “A story of a Hellcat who teamed with Snow Queen and they battled two fools who felt they owned a division.”

Regan: “Sounds familiar. Mr. Great Legend who felt we stole his spot.”

Xander pauses and just waits a moment before continuing.

Xander: “In their great battle, the Hellcat at some points was overwhelmed. Unable to win by herself and the Snow Queen at a critical moment, several in fact, dug deep, fought through it, and helped the Hellcat win the titles she had never held, adding her name to the record books. Without Selena Frost, Regan Street is still uncertain. Now what happens when there’s nothing the Hellcat can get to repay Snow Queen because on a fateful night, the Snow Queen is going to meet an Executioner. One that now understands her talent…and one that has a different motivation to destroy her. And what’s going to happen when the Hellcat has to confirm her helplessness and stand alone knowing the Snow Queen sacrificed EVERYTHING for her happiness.”

Xander pauses.

Xander: “After that…then we can see about a round three for us. Perhaps for the US Title…”

Xander turns and Regan steps up, but Xander turns and leaves the stage. The crowd boos. “Fade to Black” plays. Regan just glares at Xander as the boos continue.

Sharper: “Regan Street standing up for her sister Selena Frost. But Xander Valentine making clear how he, Regan and Selena have all been intertwined.”

Knots: “But he said it. It’s different and Xander knows it. Selena knows it too. But what if Xander does succeed.”

Sharper: “And with the Tag League in the background…Selena Frost getting hurt…that throws everything into doubt. And in this case, is that what Xander wants? Doubt?”

Regan continues to look on.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire then starts to play as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne comes up on the screen followed by a shot of Matt Hodges and Subarashi and then both.

Sharper: “Speaking of the Tag League. Main event next. Matt Hodges and Owen Cruze will meet one on one at Under Attack. But tonight, they meet in tag action.”

Knots: “Think about that. They were going to meet one on one at Apocalypse. That turned into a four way. Hodges won that. Will Hodges win in another non-singles match and then Under Attack? Oh yeah…and it’s Tag League. Two points on the line!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Owen Cruze & Aaron Blackbourne vs. Matt Hodges & Subarashi

SCW 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.

“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: “Last week, Kelcey Wallace cost them the opening match. Sienna Swann trying to attack her and Kelcey was having none of it.”

Knots: “They seem fine with it. But that two points could be huge.”

Sharper: “We’ll find out. The bigger question is what they can do tonight. Another tough challenge, but a very different team. Matt Hodges and Subarashi.”

Knots: “Take away Blackbourne’s creativity, and I’d say this could be a mirror match.”

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” and Matt Hodges makes his way out from behind the curtain to momentous boos from the crowd. He pays no heed as he walks down to the ring, smirking.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Miami, Florida, he is World Class Matt Hodges!”

The fans sing “Matt Hodges sucks!” in unison with the chorus of the song. Hodges slow moves up the steps, wipes his foot on the apron, and gets into the ring. He walks into the opposite corner and pulls on the top rope. “I Want It All” dies out as the fans continue to chant “Matt Hodges sucks!” Hodges just sighs and shakes his head.

Sharper: “Hodges and Subarashi coming out separately. Hodges and Cruze have some history.”

Knots: “Hodges ignoring him now. We’ll see. Remember, it was just over a month ago Cruze and Hodges were going to face each other at Apocalypse. That became the fatal four way that Hodges won.”

The arena goes dark. On the video screen, we see a lit match being held between two fingers. A few second’s pass before a woman’s voice says: “Fire.”

“素晴らしい”, appears on the screen written in fire as the drum beats from the beginning of UVERworld’s “Touch Off” begin to play. We wait for the song to really kick in.

Ato ikutsu no jiyuu wo!

NA NANANA NANANA NANANA!

 An explosion follows and the arena is bathed in the light of the pyro as the song’s mellow and sultry saxophone kicks in. The masked man, known as Subarashi the Demon Slayer makes his way out from the back as flames shoot up from the stage around him.

He stops at the top of the stage and brings his fist to his hand, giving a respectful bow to all those in attendance. Then he brings his left hand up, extending it in his signature Sideways Thumbs Up pose. He takes a deep breath and heads down to the ring.

Phillips: “His partner, on his way to the ring, from Yokohama, Kanagawa-shi, Japan, he is The Demon Slayer, Subarashi!”

The crowd pops as he slides under the bottom rope and runs over to the corner, leaping up to the middle turnbuckle and extending the Sideways Thumbs up to those in attendance once more, before settling back down onto the canvas and waiting for his match to start. Hodges looks across as Owen does too. Subarashi starts off again as Hodges exits. Owen starts out for his team.

Sharper: “Subarashi again starting us out for his team. Owen for the Perfect Pack.”

Knots: “Get ready for the slow-mo. Both can run.”

The bell sounds as the crowd roars. Subarashi nods at Owen. Owen nods too as he turns to Hodges for a moment. The two then circle the ring and lock up in the middle of the ring. Subarashi drops down and around. Owen reaches around and hits a standing switch. He then moves into a side headlock. Subarashi reaches around and pulls Owen to the ropes. He fires him off. Owen bounces off and Subarashi jumps up and goes for a monkey flip. Owen cartwheels through. Subarashi gets up and Owen grabs him and turns into a hip toss. Subarashi gets up and Owen hits an arm drag. Owen runs at Subarashi only for Subarashi to hit an arm drag. Subarashi then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and going for a clothesline. Owen backflips through and lands on his feet. Subarashi runs into the ropes again and Owen drops down with a drop toe hold. He gets up and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and goes for a flipping leg drop. Subarashi rolls out of the way. He gets up and goes for a running boot, but Owen leans back, dodging it. He nips up and Subarashi stops, spins through and turns and Owen hits a dropkick to the jaw. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Owen wins the first volley. Big dropkick and both just flying at top speed!”

Knots: “Subarashi was happy to go speed for speed with Owen. Owen caught him!”

Owen goes for the pin.

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Subarashi kicks out. He rolls over and Owen grabs him and pulls him up and chops him. Subarashi falls into the corner. Owen grabs him and whips him across. Owen runs after and Subarashi slides through the ropes to the apron. Owen stops at the corner. Subarashi then nails him with a forearm shot. Owen spins out. Subarashi springboards and dives forward with a flying clothesline. He geos for the pin.

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Owen kicks out. Both get up and Subarashi hits a hip toss. He runs into the ropes. Owen rolls toward him. Subarashi cartwheels over him. Owen gets up and both go for dropkicks. Both miss. They then get up and Subarashi goes for a clothesline, but Owen ducks and then hits a straight kick to the back. Subarashi falls to the corner where Blackbourne awaits. Owen then tags him in. Owen grabs Subarashi, pulling him back with a back suplex, only to flip him through, causing him to land on his stomach. Aaron climbs to the top rope and hits a diving knee drop to the back of Subarashi’s head. Blackbourne rolls through.

Sharper: “Blackbourne and Cruze getting more and more comfortable with one another by the week!”

Knots: “Hodges may not even get into this one! Blackbourne landed right on Subarashi’s head!”

Blackbourne turns and goes for the pin.

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Subarashi kicks out. Blackbourne grabs him and pulls him up. He then scoops him up and slams him down. Blackbourne runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a flipping leg drop. He goes for the pin.

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Subarashi kicks out again. He rolls over and starts to get up, moving to the corner. Blackbourne moves in and nails him with a hard right to the ribs before a European uppercut. Subarashi holds his jaw in pain. Blackbourne then grabs him and whips him across, but Subarashi flips up and over to the apron. Blackbourne runs after and Subarashi hits a pump kick. Blackbourne steps back and Subarashi slingshots into the ring, landing on the middle rope and twisting back with a crossbody.

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Blackbourne kicks out. Both get up and Subarashi hits a spinning heel kick. He then rolls over and tags in Hodges. Hodges enters and the crowd boos. Blackbourne gets up in the corner and Hodges walks over and kicks him in the ribs, stomping on him over and over.

Sharper: “Hodges in and again, the tenor changes.”

Knots: “If Hodges breaks out a hurricanrana, I quit.”

Sharper: “He may.”

Knots: “Not on his knee!”

Sharper: “He is going to stomp a mudhole into Blackbourne, wearing him out!”

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Hodges steps off and walks around the ring. Blackbourne grabs at the ropes, using them to pull himself up and turns around and Hodges nails him with a forearm. He then grabs him and pulls him in and hits a snap suplex. Hodges goes for the pin.

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Blackbourne kicks out. Hodges snaps at Owen as he then grabs Blackbourne. Blackbourne nails him in the ribs with a shot and then another. Hodges then elbows him in the back of the head before taking his knee brace and raking it across the face of Blackbourne.

Sharper: “Using that brace as a weapon.”

Knots: “Why not? I get it. You got it. Use it.”

Blackbourne falls to the ropes. Hodges walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He whips him across. Blackbourne bounces off and Hodges scoops him up and hits a backbreaker. Hodges winces and a bit and goes for the pin.

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Blackbourne kicks out again. Hodges grabs him and pulls him up. He then drags him over to the neutral corner. Hodges kicks him in the ribs and then goes to whip him across. Blackbourne, however spins through and sends Hodges in chest first. He staggers back and into Blackbourne who grabs him in an arm-trap German suplex.

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Hodges rolls his shoulder up. He rolls over and Blackbourne grabs him and turns and tags in Owen. Owen enters and Hodges pulls away frantically and moves over to the corner and tags in Subarashi. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Owen in! Blackbourne knew Owen wanted to see how Hodges and him would match up here and Hodges the hell out of there.”

Knots: “World Class I guess needs to get further warmed up!”

Subarashi enters and Owen backs up and Blackbourne exits. Subarashi then rushes Owen. Owen sidesteps and Subarashi runs up the corner. Blackbourne turns to grab him, but Owen runs at Subarashi. Subarashi jumps back, landing on his feet. Owen turns and goes for a clothesline. Subarashi catches him and hits a backslide. Hodges looks on a bit impressed.

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Owen kicks out. Both get up and Subarashi goes for a hard right. Owen blocks it and nails him with a hard right. Subarashi spins around and Owen grabs him and hits a snap back suplex. Owen gets up and moves to Subarashi and hits a standing moonsault.

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Subarashi kicks out. Owen gets up and Subarashi rolls over.

Sharper: “That tempo picking up again.”

Knots: “I’m watching Hodges over there and he’s actually looking to be a bit impressive by Subarashi. That could be bad if they figure it out.”

Sharper: “They hold two points already. That was more in spite of their issues. But you’re right. Hodges could be realizing Subarashi is a hell of a talent.”

Subarashi gets up and Owen grabs him and pulls him up. He clubs him in the back and then again before going for another back suplex. Subarashi however starts to flip through and turns into a sunset flip.

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Owen kicks out. Both get up and Owen goes for a clothesline, but Subarashi ducks and then stops and hits a pele kick. The crowd ohs and Owen falls into the ropes. Subarashi gets up and falls over to the ropes. Hodges steps around and looks at Owen. Blackbourne points him out as Demitra tells Hodges to get back. Subarashi then runs over and hits a running cannonball into Cruze. The crowd ohs and Cruze crumples down. Subarashi grabs him and pulls him away from the ropes.

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Cruze gets his shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Subarashi gets up and grabs him. He goes to tag in Hodges. Hodges extends his arm, but Owen plants his feet and pulls Subarashi back and throws him up and down into the neutral corner, driving him face first into the top turnbuckle. Subarashi staggers back and Cruze runs out and grabs his head and hits a bulldog. The crowd roars. Owen then turns and goes over to the corner. He climbs up to the top rope. Subarashi rolls over and stirs. Hodges looks on as Owen dives off with a missile dropkick. Subarashi rolls through. Owen crawls over for the pin.

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Hodges runs over and breaks it up. He then stomps away on Owen with a couple of shots. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Owen may have had it. Hodges coming in.”

Knots: “And getting some good shots there! Repeated shots!”

Owen rolls over. Aaron steps in but Hodges backs up. Demitra turns to Aaron. Aaron exits, but Hodges grabs Subarashi, dragging him over toward his corner before exiting. Demitra turns back and Hodges tags in. The crowd boos. Owen starts to get up and Hodges runs over and kicks him in the ribs, nailing him with a hard right and then another. He pulls him out and goes for an exploder suplex, but Owen elbows out. The crowd roars. Owen backs up and then runs out and hits a flipping neckbreaker. He goes for the pin.

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Hodges kicks out. Owen rolls over and moves over to the corner and tags in Blackbourne. Blackbourne enters.

Sharper: “Owen got Hodges. But only for a moment. He wants to win, so getting the fresher Blackbourne in.”

Knots: “Shows that they want to win the Tag League more than anything. They have their personal goals, but much more at play here.”

Hodges gets up and Blackbourne enters and hits a running knee lift. Hodges spins out to the ropes and turns around and Blackbourne grabs his arm, wrenches it and pulls it in. He goes for a pumphandle and hoists him up into and into a gutbuster. He then rolls him over for the pin.

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Hodges gets his shoulder up. Blackbourne rolls off and gets up and Hodges turns and Blackbourne kicks him in the ribs. He goes to hoist him up for a suplex, but Hodges reaches up and rakes the eyes. He then steps down and grabs Blackbourne and pulls him into a side belly to belly suplex. Hodges rolls over and the crowd boos.

Sharper: “Hodges muscling Blackbourne up.”

Knots: “Got the eye too. Blackbourne didn’t see it coming.”

Sharper: “And now Hodges back in control here.”

Hodges grabs Blackbourne, pulling him up. He then knees him in the ribs before turning and spinning him around and into the corner. Hodges follows up and kicks him in the ribs, stomping him a couple more times. Subarashi then tags himself in. Hodges look on. Subarashi tells him to get off and Hodges backs up. Subarashi grabs Blackbourne and snaps him over with a snap suplex. He turns and climbs up to the top rope. He looks around and hits a 450 splash. The crowd roars. He goes for the pin.

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Hodges enters, but Owen nails him with a forearm and then stomps Subarashi. The crowd roars. Subarashi rolls over and Owen turns and nails Hodges with a hard right and then another. He grabs Hodges and goes to whip him across, but Hodges spins through and sends him in. Owen bounces off and hits a spinning heel kick. The crowd roars. Owen turns and looks at Subarashi. Subarashi kicks him in the ribs. He pulls him in, placing his head between his legs. He goes to hoist him up, but Blackbourne gets up and hits a superkick. Subarashi collapses. Owen turns and goes to the corner. Demitra tries to get him out, counting. Owen gets to the top rope. Hodges however gets up and runs over and as Owen goes to moonsault, but Hodges grabs him, pulling him off. Subarashi rolls out of the way and Hodges hits a dominator. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Hodges planted Owen Cruze! That dominator!”

Knots: “Owen and Subarashi going at it. Demitra needs to get everyone out of there.”

Sharper: “Emotions running high here in this one. They both want this win.”

Knots: “Hodges moving Subarashi onto Cruze!”

Hodges grabs Subarashi and throws him on Cruze. He points but Demitra waves it off. Hodges snaps at him. Hodges then steps forward, but Blackbourne suddenly jumps up and hits a scissors kick. Hodges falls to the mat. Subarashi gets up and turns and Blackbourne hoists him up and hits the Pull the Trigger. Subarashi falls back and into the ropes, leaning into the middle rope before dropping back down.

Sharper: “Blackbourne hits the Pull the Trigger! Hodges lost sight of who the legal person was. Owen wasn’t it. Blackbourne is!”

Knots: “And good news for Demitra, Hodges and Cruze are down. Blackbourne just needs to get the pin!”

Subarashi then turns and staggers forward and Blackbourne then runs at him and nails the Unchained Creativity! The crowd roars. Blackbourne turns and goes for the pin. Hodges starts to get up and Cruze suddenly gets up and nails him with the Morality. The crowd roars.

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The crowd cheers.

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

Blackbourne gets up and Owen turns to him and smiles. Demitra raises their arms. Kelcey walks up the steel steps and into the ring. She walks over and raises their arms.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze and Aaron Blackbourne rebound from the inauspicious end last week.”

Knots: “But a victory in principle!”

Sharper: “To a victory in practicality. They get the two points!”

Knots: “And Cruze gets a victory over Hodges. Just like Hodges didn’t pin him at Apocalypse. But it counts!”

Owen, Aaron and Kelcey celebrate in the ring as the crowd cheers. They play to the crowd a bit as Hodges gets up, holding his jaw in anger. He smacks the apron and turns around before the crowd roars and Sienna Swann starts to storm out from the back. Xiomara Diaz and Bree Lancaster are jogging out and stopping her. A camera nearby catches her talking.

Sienna: “I just want to talk. I just want to talk!”

Sienna tries to get past them as Kelcey, Owen and Aaron turn. Owen steps up as the crowd roars. Sienna keeps trying to come down the rampway.

Knots: “She needs to be gone. This is getting ridiculous!”

Sharper: “Sienna Swann again. She wants to talk? Give me a break!”

A few officials come out and join Bree and Xiomara in trying to keep Sienna back. The camera cuts back to the ring as the crowd roars and we see Cain Adams and Alice Ames. Ames runs over and jumps up onto the back of Blackbourne. This sends him up and over to the floor and Cain boots Owen, knocking him through the ropes. Kelcey looks around before Giovanni Aries slides into the ring and runs over and grabs her from behind. Sienna stops and just looks up at the ring, smiling. Kelcey tries to fight, but Giovanni quickly pulls her back and locks in the Embrace of the Wonderland!

Sharper: “Oh my God! Giovanni Aries?! He is here! Embrace on Kelcey Wallace! He’s trying to hurt Kelcey Wallace!”

Knots: “Get help!”

Sharper: “Get help for Kelcey Wallace!”

The crowd looks on, making noise as Kelcey struggles. Giovanni keeps pulling back, laughing as he has the hold on. Sienna is also smiling.

Sienna: “Come on! Break her arm! See her hit me again! Break it!”

We cut back to the ring as officials are now in the ring, trying to get Giovanni off of Kelcey and get Cain and Alice away from Aaron and Owen. Aaron and Owen go into the ring to help Kelcey too as the scene fades to black…