Breakdown - September 11, 2019

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

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

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

Shots of Syren celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Beauty Factory standing tall in the ring. Following this is Aaron Blackbourne hitting the Unchained Creativity on an opponent. Katie Steward hitting the Off with her Head on Giovanni Aries at Retribution 2018 follows.

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

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

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

Kennedy Street hitting Dante McCaffery with the Touch of Class follows before we see James Evans and Angelica Jones holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Marie Jones standing on the ropes follows before we see Kandis swiveling her hips as part of her entrance. Derek Adonis holding up a copy of the KABLAMA Sutra follows.

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

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are in Cleveland for Breakdown, only eleven days away from Apocalypse!”

The cameras continue to pan across the crowd for a few moments longer.

Clyde Sutter vs. Selena Frost

"BELIEVE IT!"

The SCW fans are on their feet as “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande as plays throughout the arena, as out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe. Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground before starting to sprint down the ramp and towards the ring. Lowering her arm, the Winter’s Knight heads down the ramp.

Phillips: “The opening contest tonight on Breakdown is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Nome, Alaska, she is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Reaching the ring, Selena slides into the ring. She gets up and lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack,” the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal. She looks around as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots at ringside and we’re starting tonight with Selena Frost about to compete against Clyde Sutter.”

Knots: “Sutter made his debut last week and he’s already aiming for the top. Chris Cannon tried to get him to do this and Sasha obliged. So Clyde could make his career right here!”

Sharper: “Selena Frost to face Sienna Swann at Apocalypse in a Defying Gravity against Kiss of an Angel match. Sienna Swann continues to criticize SCW for allowing Defying Gravity.”

Knots: “Easy to be hypocritical when you refuse to look at a mirror and look at yourself properly. Nevermind that SCW has some of the most stringent concussion testing in sport. Just a reminder that Sienna doesn’t care about the consequences unless it makes her look good or gives her an edge.”

The lights in the arena go out as the opening chords of “Unforgiven” by Metallica begins to play. As the song picks up its pace a spotlight shines at the top of the ramp and we see “The Assassin” Clyde Sutter standing there with a sinister grin on his face. He is flanked by his agent, Mason Van Stanton, who smirks arrogantly out at the crowd who showers both men with booing and jeering. After a few moments of soaking in the crowd reaction, which he seems to enjoy despite their booing, Sutter begins his slow walk down the ramp, with Van Stanton following closely behind.

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Mason Van Stanton, from Raleigh, North Carolina, he is the Assassin, Clyde Sutter!”

The spotlight follows the sinister sociopath as he approaches the ring; Sutter then foregoes the steel steps as he leaps up from the floor to the ring apron. Mason applauds from the outside as he uses the steel steps to join his client on the ring apron. With the spotlight remaining only on them as one of the few lights in the arena at the moment, Sutter and Van Stanton enter the ring and then stand in the center. Van Stanton applauds his client while the fans continue to show their displeasure. The sound of Metallica dies down and the lights come back on.

Sharper: “Mason Van Stanton leading his client to the ring. Clyde Sutter has some links to others in SCW, namely Glory Braddock. A former student of her school, the relationship ending acrimoniously.”

Knots: “And he’s here?”

Sharper: “Still received enough training and presumably the help of Van Stanton to get him his contract.”

Selena Frost looks at Clyde Sutter as the crowd buzzes. The bell sounds. Sutter looks at Selena and then starts to walk toward her. Selena watches him as Clyde moves in and goes for a hard right. Selena ducks and spins around. Sutter swings back and laughs a bit. Selena just nods. The crowd starts to chant for Selena as she looks around. Sutter just listens and snarls before moving toward her and grabbing at her. Selena backs up to the corner. Sutter pushes her back and the referee calls for the break at the corner. Sutter then goes for a hard right, but Selena ducks and spins around and Sutter turns and Selena hits a shoot kick to the ribs. The crowd roars. Selena kicks him again and then a third time before backing up. Sutter winces, holding his ribs and nodding.

Sharper: “Selena with three hard kicks to the ribs. Sutter almost nodding in respect.”

Knots: “He’s not afraid of her that’s for sure. He’s got all of the confidence in the world.”

Selena then nods at him to come at him and Clyde obliges, lunging with a diving clothesline. Selena ducks and spins around. Clyde turns around and Selena hits a dropkick. Clyde hits the mat. He gets up and turns and Selena kicks him in the ribs. She then forearms him in the jaw. She runs into the ropes, bounces off and Clyde goes to lift her up, but Selena counters by turning and dropkicking him in the chest. He falls to the mat. Selena goes for the pin.

Clyde pushes her off. Selena rolls off. She gets up and kicks him in the chest as Clyde gets up. He moves back to the ropes. Selena follows after and Clyde just nails her in the ribs with a hard right before spinning through and throwing Selena in. Selena bounces off and Clyde launches her on the rebound with a huge back drop. Selena hits hard and rolls over, holding her lower back.

Sharper: “Launched into the air! Selena Frost landing hard!”

Knots: “Clyde was aiming for the lights!”

Selena starts to get up and Clyde nails her with a hard right to the ribs. He then pulls her out and whips her across again. Selena bounces off and Clyde nails her with a back elbow. He then smirks as he walks over and drives his elbow into the chest of Selena. He goes for the pin.

Selena kicks out. Clyde grabs her by the hair. He drags her up. Selena staggers forward and Clyde spins her around and nails her with a hard forearm shot. Selena falls to the ropes. Clyde grabs her and whips her across again. Selena bounces off and Clyde bends over early and Selena jumps up and backflips through down his back, onto her feet. Clyde turns around and Selena jumps up and hits an enziguri kick. Sutter falls to his knee and Selena pushes him over. She turns and jumps over him and hits a standing moonsault. She goes for the pin.

Clyde Sutter kicks out.

Sharper: “Only two as Selena using those legs to strike with the enziguri and then get the height on the moonsault.”

Knots: “Clyde Sutter is quickly finding out that you need more than training to be successful! He’s in there with one of the best, whether you believe or not!”

Sharper: “And Xander Valentine will be upset about that, but who the hell cares. She’s earned it!”

Sutter rolls over and stirs and Selena gets up and jumps up and hits a leg drop to the back of his head. Sutter rolls over to his back. Selena turns and goes to the corner. She exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. She watches Sutter as he starts to get up and Selena dives off and Sutter catches her off a crossbody attempt. He then throws Selena up onto his shoulders and throws her back with a Samoan drop. He goes for the pin.

Selena gets her shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Sutter rolls over to his knees and gets up. He grabs her by the head again and drags her up before pulling her head under his arm. He then hoists her up and holds her up in a delayed suplex position for a few moments. The crowd boos as Sutter continues to hold her up before letting go with one arm briefly and then throwing her back with a delayed vertical suplex. The crowd boos. Sutter sits up and looks out at the crowd, a satisfied smirk on his face.

Sharper: “Clyde Sutter, with ease, holding Selena Frost up for a long time before just slamming her down.”

Knots: “He’s pleased with himself.”

Sharper: “So is Van Stanton!”

Mason Van Stanton points and applauds before turning to the crowd. Sutter gets up and grabs Selena and drags her up before turning and whipping her into the corner. Sutter then turns and runs at her and drills her with a vicious clothesline in the corner. Selena just falls to the mat. Sutter turns and goes for the pin, but doesn’t hook the leg.

Selena kicks out. Sutter turns and grabs her and forearms her in the jaw. Selena rolls over, holding her jaw. She winces as Sutter grabs her and pulls her up. He then turns and whips her into the ropes again. She bounces off and Sutter hoists her up into a gorilla press. The crowd roars as Selena kicks her legs and Sutter lifts her up to turn her, but Selena lands on his shoulders and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

Sutter kicks out. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Sutter may be getting overconfident!”

Knots: “And Selena caught him. He was not expecting that!”

Sutter gets up and turns and lunges, going for a clothesline, but Selena ducks. She runs into the ropes, bounces off and Sutter turns and Selena jumps up and grabs his head and spins through with a tornado DDT. Sutter hits the mat and rolls to his back. Selena goes for the pin.

Sutter pushes her off. He slowly gets up and Selena starts to pull herself up. She then looks at her and goes for a superkick. Sutter catches her foot, but Selena then jumps up and hits an enziguri. Sutter falls to his hands and knees. Selena gets up and hops over Sutter and jumps to the top rope and backflips back with a huge moonsault to his back. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Selena goes to the top! And right down across his back!”

Knots: “Sutter may have the power, but Selena going to use her body and her kicks to keep him down!”

Selena turns and instead of going for the pin, backs up. Sutter rolls over, holding his ribs. He gets up annoyed and Selena lunges and goes for the Glass Shard. Sutter blocks it. He however holds on and Selena jumps up and hits an enziguri. Sutter stumbles forward and to a knee. Selena gets up and moves to the ropes. She exits to the apron. Sutter gets up as Selena hits a springboard into the Defying Gravity. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Sutter caught! He stopped the Glass Shard but not Defying Gravity!”

Knots: “And he’s down. Not out, but down!”

Selena turns and rolls him over and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Selena Frost!”

The crowd cheers as Selena gets up. She has her arm raised as Van Stanton looks on annoyed.

Sharper: “Sutter with a hell of an effort and given his experience, this was a challenge, but-“

Knots: “He came right at her!”

Sharper: “More than a few times and Selena standing tall tonight, but Sutter could be one to watch. His aggressiveness could be a bit factor in the future.”

Knots: “While Sienna should look out for the Defying Gravity. Another win for Selena. Not a knockout, but enough to keep him down!”

Selena looks at Sutter as he stirs. She backs up and goes to the ropes. She celebrates a bit more as we cut away.

Backstage, we see Autumn Valentine walking backstage and the crowd gives a mixed reaction. She then heads over and nearly runs into Ryan Watson, walking in the opposite direction.

Autumn: “Jesus. Watch where you’re going.”

Ryan: “Sorry, just gettin’ back ta ya love. But wit Gavin runnin’ around, I wanted ta make sure Kandis is ready.”

Autumn: “She’s got Tommy, Ry. She’ll be fine.”

Ryan: “Has also to worry about Drake. Lots on there. Lotsa history.”

Autumn: “Yeah, well we got some things to talk about.”

Ryan: “I said it last week after. Even though Sasha took care of it. I don’t got any plans ta give a handout to anything dealin’ with that old bastard.”

Autumn: “How about for me? A favour. A favour that could lead to other favours for you.”

Autumn smirks and Ryan thinks about it.

Ryan: “Except I know I can get that fer less and ya can’t not handle life wittout me.”

Autumn: “Fine…But seriously, we need to do something. Just sitting on my ass since Rise to Greatness.”

Ryan: “Well we can get beat Gavin’s ass!”

Autumn: “Ryan!”

Ryan: “Fine…we gotta get crackin’ on summat fer Twin Magic. We gotta kick the asses of all the twins.”

Autumn: “There can only be one? Just some screwed up Highlander.”

Ryan: “Exactly. Should we get a sword?”

Autumn: “Oh no…not doing that again.”

Ryan: “What? Just cause we had ta get a new armoire!”

Autumn: “I’d rather trust Kim to not staple us.”

Ryan: “That’s low babe. That’s low.”

They head off as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Autumn and Ryan heading over to their locker room and then Autumn stops.

Autumn: “What the hell?”

Ryan: “Gimme a break…”

We cut to see Kim Williams in the middle of the room, sitting on the ground, with Autumn and Ryan’s gear all over the place. Kim just waves at them.

Kim: “Hi former besties! Been a while!”

Autumn: “The hell are you doing?”

Kim: “Well Marie let me out of her sight and I came here to see if you still chat with Katya. She was so nice to me. And well, I wanted to see if I should expect more BS…but then I wanted to see if you actually give any-“

Autumn: “Wait…did you staple our clothes together?”

Kim: “No, no, no. I stapled your clothes to your clothes. Clothing marriages are totally uncool.”

Ryan: “This is my…uh…”

Ryan holds up a black male thong.

Kim: “Oh…those are yours. I didn’t think her ass was that big, but…”

Kim shrugs.

Autumn: “You-“

Autumn lunges at Kim, but Kim rolls back and grabs her staple gun holding it up.

Kim: “I’m afraid to use it!”

Ryan: “Doll…let ta fruit loop take er leave…tryin’ ta get under our skin…”

Kim: “So you do give some…hmm…False advertising!”

Autumn: “Get the hell out of here or you’ll not make it to Apocalypse.”

Kim: “You’re threatening me with a staple gun.”

Autumn lunges and Kim shrugs and fires the staple gun toward Autumn. Autumn yelps and dives behind Ryan. Ryan looks at Kim as she runs off. Autumn looks around.

Autumn: “This is a mess.”

Ryan: “It is…not our problem. Let the janitors figger it out. I think I got some other ideas to help us think clearly…Plus, who cares…its clothes. She thinks we’ve talked ta Katya?”

Autumn: “Haven’t in months. Worked out fine here.”

Ryan looks at Autumn.

Ryan: “Looks like it.”

The scene cuts to the ring.

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

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A few moments pass before Alistaire Allocco walks out from the back, proudly standing on the stage with the SCW World Championship around his waist.

Sharper: “We are joined by our World Champion, Alistaire Allocco!”

Knots: “He got through Konrad Raab last week. That was his first defense, but now, he has Owen Cruze standing in front of him at Apocalypse!”

Allocco starts to walk down to the ring. A few fans reach out, but Allocco focuses on the ring, walking to the steel steps before stepping onto the apron and walking along it and stepping into the ring. He then looks around before scanning the crowd. He turns to the corner and holds up two fingers.

Sharper: “Asking for two microphones it seems.”

Knots: “Well Adam’s not out here….”

Allocco is handed two microphones by Phillips. He keeps one down at his waist, next to the title as he brings the other to his mouth. His music fades out.

Allocco: “Ladies and gentlemen, before I start, I would like to invite someone else out here, because anything I have to say, it should be to his face. So I would like Owen Cruze to join me out here in the ring!”

The crowd cheers. A few moments pass before “The Show Must Go On (SCW/Maserati Remix)” plays throughout the arena. The cheers grow as a few more moments pass and Owen Cruze steps out from the back. He looks down at the ring and Allocco smiles. Cruze makes his way down the rampway to the ring.

Sharper: “Allocco already doing something different. Owen and Alistaire going to be face to face here.”

Knots: “Not going to talk to a camera. Not going to hope the message gets sent. Going to do it face to face. Good on him.”

Cruze looks at Allocco and heads to the ring, hopping onto the apron. He and Allocco lock eyes briefly before Cruze slingshots himself into the ring. He steps forward. Allocco then hands him the second microphone. Cruze looks at it and takes it. He then taps it to make sure it’s working, as Allocco waits for Cruze’s music to subside. It does and Alistaire looks at Owen.

Alistaire: “Thank you for joining me.”

Owen: “I gotta hear this. Already in these two minutes, you’ve shown me more respect than many others.”

Alistaire: “Well I figured it best to do this to your face. We briefly talked last week and as far as the wrestling, the last time we were in this ring, Sienna Swann and Chris Cannon ended that without a winner either of us could be proud of. Apocalypse, we can fix that.”

Owen: “Well trust me, after the last couple of months, I’ll admit I’m loving the fact that it’s you and I fighting over the World Title while Sienna has to deal with the trouble her mouth causes and Chris Cannon has to deal with someone who has no patience for him. But Alistaire, it depends what you want to fix. Because one thing is fixed by us standing in this ring getting ready to face one another…we both know that when that bell rings, we’ll do anything to win, but with honour. We don’t need to deal with the bull[bleep] that people like Sienna and Syren will divert to when their plan goes the wrong way.”

The crowd cheers as Alistaire nods.

Alistaire: “You know fully that I’m not going to do anything nefarious in the ring. That’s why I’m excited about this. At Apocalypse, we can prove that people who place competition and wrestling first and foremost should be competing for this title. Just like last week when I faced Konrad Raab, giving him an opportunity, and showing that he was willing to stand in that ring and wrestle. See, we’re not focusing on the plotting. We’re not focusing on some slogan. We’re focusing on wrestling!”

The crowd cheers louder. Owen and Alistaire look around, hearing the crowd.

Alistaire: “And Owen, before Rise to Greatness and after, you talked about how you were done with the falsehoods, with the actions of Sienna and Chris. That is why I’m so excited to face you. You and I…we represent a future where competition in this ring, what happens in the squared circle is what is most important. Neither one of us will look to con their way to the top. We have too much pride and we have the talent to not only compete, but to entertain these fans. And God willing, we will do both at Apocalypse.”

The crowd cheers some more.

Alistaire: “But Owen, do note this. I firmly believe I am the best wrestler in Supreme Championship Wrestling today.”

Clapping can be heard ,while others boo.

Alistaire: “Some may say I’m arrogant, but I know with my god given talent that I can defeat anyone on this roster, in professional wrestling, including you, Owen. I know you want this championship belt that is around my waist. It is something your uncle held. I know you came close earlier this year, but Owen, I’m sorry to say that no matter what you have in you as your competitive spirit, I will overcome it!”

The crowd again gives a growingly mixed reaction. Owen looks around, soaking in both Alistaire’s comments and the reaction of the crowd.

Owen: “You know Alistaire…I can respect all of that.”

Owen looks at Alistaire.

Owen: “The problem is Alistaire that after Rise to Greatness, I realized what I can do and it’s very simple…I know, just like you, I can beat anyone. You may be the better pure wrestler, but I am far faster. I know this…this is maybe my bloodright, but that would be too strong. But I know that just like you, you come from wrestling lineage.”

Owen looks down briefly, clearly determining his next phrase.

Owen: “In April, I was that close to winning the World Title. Sienna Swann beat me. In one of the few times where she can say that she came out and proved she is as good as she claims….but trust me, nothing felt as good as jumping up and driving her and Chris both into the mat and helping Kennedy Street get the win she needed, while showing the Beauty Factory, they don’t have all of the answers. But all of that makes me want to hold that title for the first time ever. Unfortunately, that means taking it from you and after several months, I know you and I want the same. For that title to represent the best in this ring…nothing else. To be the title that people like Peyton, or Aaron, and obviously you and I prove we are the best wrestlers, damn it, in this ring.”

Owen smirks.

Owen: “You already said it straight up. That’s why this is both weird, being bittersweet, but also all the more reason that Apocalypse is exactly what it should be. The pure technician against the speedster and as confident as you are you will win, I am just as confidence that I will end your reign at Apocalypse and start my own!”

Owen looks right at Alistaire. The crowd roars, again, with a mixed response.

Owen: “And we’re going to tear it down.”

The crowd cheers.

Owen: “One of us is going to right, one of us is going to wrong and Alistaire, all I hope is that just as I extend my hand now, after, we will do the same, because this is the future of professional wrestling.”

Owen then extends his hand to Alistaire. Alistaire looks at it before looking at Owen, eye to eye.

Alistaire: “This is the future of professional wrestling and as long as you fight a fair fight, Owen, I will happily shake your hand win or lose. But Owen…I will walk out World Champion!”

Alistaire then shakes Owen’s hand. The camera focuses on it. The crowd cheers. Owen looks at Alistaire and nods.

Owen: “We’ll see Alistaire. We’ll see.”

They continue to shake hands before “Eyes Like Fire” plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Owen and Alistaire both want to walk out the SCW World Champion in eleven days at Apocalypse.”

Knots: “They can shake hands. They can be respectful. But when that bell rings, they better bring it.”

Sharper: “I don’t think that’ll be a problem, Jon.”

Knots: “I don’t either. It’s more whether they’ll keep being like this.”

Owen and Alistaire step back from one another. Owen looks at Alistaire, eying the title around his waist before stepping through the ropes, dropping down to the floor. He turns and backs away from the ring briefly before spinning around and walking to the back. Alistaire watches him for a moment before turning and playing to the crowd, celebrating as we cut away.

Backstage, the scene opens up to show Sasha with Dean Black talking a bit, unheard to the camera before Sasha steps away and walks over to a few security guards who are awaiting orders.

Sasha: “So I want to thank you and your company for being able to provide extra security personnel.”

Security guard: “No problem. Just doing our job and you pay well.”

Sasha: “Well if you can deal with the issue we may have and any others as well as you did last week, keeping any physicality in the crowd, we’ll be continuing to do business. First, there is that, but also, we expect unlike last week that Xander Valentine will be looking to cause a commotion. It’s likely he’ll try to come through the crowd. He may even have bought some of the last-minute tickets we released when we knew how we’d lay out the arena.”

Security leader: “Dean has filled us in on him and his associate, that woman-“

Sasha: “Artemis.”

Security leader: “Her. All of us know what they look like and if we see them, we will make sure all available personnel will be ready to escort him from the personnel.”

Dean: “I will likely also come to ensure that it all runs smoothly as I’m sure Sasha and SCW HQ will want a report.”

Sasha: “We will to be sure.”

Security leader: “Works for us.”

Sasha: “You can go do what you need to do.”

Security leader: “Excellent. Let’s go.”

The security guards head out as Sasha turns to Dean and we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Alistaire Allocco walking down the hallway and all of a sudden, his father, Adam, runs up to him and pulls him aside.

Alistaire: “Dad…what are you-“

Adam shushes him.

Adam: “What are you doing?”

Alistaire: “What do you mean?”

Adam: “Cavorting with the enemy?!”

Alistaire: “Owen?”

Adam: “Yes! He’s trying to move in on your girl.”

Alistaire: “Wait…Peyton?…they’re friends.”

Adam: “Likely story! Son, I know you and I have had some issues as of late outside of SCW, but trust me…one place I know more than you is the world of women. And Peyton…she’s eying Owen. You need to be careful.”

Alistaire sighs.

Adam: “Don’t sigh at me! Owen is trying to spread his seed…you heard him swearing out there. He’s not guided by God as you are!”

Alistaire: “Neither are you.”

Adam coughs a bit.

Adam: “Yes, but I know his intentions. Look, you just need to make sure you and Pey Pey are on the same page.”

Alistaire sighs again.

Alistaire: “I’ll talk to her.”

Adam: “Good!”

Adam smiles and Alistaire turns to him.

Alistaire: “Thanks dad…”

Adam: “You’re very welcome!”

Alistaire heads off as Adam smiles, following his son as we cut away.

Drake Hemingway vs. Kandis

The lights go out. "Exciter" by Judas Priest plays from the loud speaker. Steam rises from the stage. Out walks Drake Hemingway accompanied by his maiden Loretta Inglewood. The spotlight shines on them as though they are angels being given to us from the heavens, their aura tells a different story. Both of them walk down to the ring, side by side. They reach the ring. Drake walks up the steel steps, walks across the apron. He bends down extending his hand to Loretta, pulling her on the apron, he then opens the ropes for her. She enters the ring first. He follows. Both walk to the center of the ring as the lights come back on. She smirks. He stands there stoically. She exits the ring. He remains, waiting for the match to start.

Sharper: “Our next contest pits two former EMERGE standouts against one another. Drake Hemingway and Kandis share a bit of history.”

Knots: “Are we allowed to say that place?”

The opening bass of "Baby Got Back" begins and Kandis steps out from the curtain with Tommy Valentine follows, a sway in her step. The music cuts to a remixed version of the chorus, with added bass, and Kandis turns around to wiggle her bountiful rear end. Some of the males in the crowd cheer as Kandis turns back and starts down the ramp. When Kandis gets to the ring steps, the line skips in the remix:

"My anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't-- my anaconda don't want none unless you got buns, hon!"

Kandis shakes her hips in time to the words, then steps through the ropes and slaps her ass right at the whip sound. The bass line continues as Kandis bounces on her feet a little, shaking all of her assets. Valentine waits on the outside, looking around.

Sharper: “And his opponent Kandis letting the crowd relish in her light I guess you could say.”

Knots: “This is the complete opposite of pure.”

Phillips: “This following contest and is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Salem, Massachusetts…he is DRAKE HEMINGWAY!!!”

Drake remains stoic as the announcements continue.

Phillips: “And his opponent, hailing from West Hollywood, CA…she is KANDIS!!!”

The ref calls for the bell as both competitors step forward. Drake looks to lock up, but Kandis turns and begins twerking in front of him, a smile on her face.

Sharper: “Kandis needs to remember she is here to wrestle. This ain’t girls gone wild.”

Knots: “It could be all part of her strategy. Hypnotize the competition with her…um…assets before taking them out. It’s smart.”

Sharper: “Yeah, real savvy. Besides, Drake doesn’t seem to be distracted at all.”

Kandis stops and looks at Drake, shrugging her shoulders as he shows no real interest. Loretta is shown outside fuming somewhat, before we are shown Tommy Valentine pacing back and forth, looking towards the back as well as out in the crowd before returning his focus to the ring.

Knots: “Wonder what Tommy is looking for?”

Sharper: “Loretta is no fan of Kandis. And I’d say Tommy is looking out for Gavin Taylor, another EMERGE alumni Kandis has history with.”

Knots: “Rumor has it she has history with a lot of people if you catch my drift.”

Drake goes for another tie-up, but Kandis blasts him with a forearm, before backing into the ropes and bouncing off, hitting another forearm, staggering Drake. Kandis then hits a dropkick to the knee, bringing Drake down to one knee. Kandis runs into and bounces off the ropes. She runs toward Drake and turns around, driving her backside into Drake, knocking him to the mat.

Kandis stands and straddles Drake, dancing seductively above him. Loretta is heard yelling at her, before Kandis smirks and goes to drop down, only for Drake to slide out of the way. Kandis hits the mat hard with her ass, as Drake gets to his feet. Loretta is shown smirking as Drake begins to stalk Kandis, who is getting to her feet.

Sharper: “Kandis brought some fight but decided to play around a little too much and it cost her.”

Kandis turns around and Drake grabs her, whipping her into the ropes. Kandis hits the ropes and comes back, with Drake connecting with a discus big boot. Kandis hits the mat and Drake goes for a quick cover.

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Kandis kicks out. Drake lifts her off of the mat, driving his knee into her abdomen before taking her down with a scoop slam. Drake gets to his feet then connects with a leg drop. Drake goes for another cover.

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Kandis kicks out. Drake gets up, connects with another leg drop before standing and hitting a standing elbow drop. Drake goes for another cover.

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Kandis shoots the shoulder up. Tommy is shown and heard trying to encourage Kandis, as she begins to stir with Drake getting to his feet.

Sharper: “Drake laying in heavy with the offense, getting a two count.”

Knots: “I’m sure Kandis would prefer him to lay in something else, but hey, we’re a family show!”

Drake grabs Kandis, but she fires away with a European uppercut, staggering him. Kandis jumps and connects with a dropkick, sending Drake into the ropes. Drake comes back, with Kandis hitting a dropkick to the knee once again. Kandis hooks Drake then plants him with a DDT. Kandis goes for the pin.

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Drake kicks out. Drake rolls over onto one knee, with Kandis grabbing him by the hair, before driving her hip forward, connecting with Gratuitous. Drake hits the mat and Kandis bounces off the ropes, connecting with a leg drop of her own. She goes for the pin, only for Loretta to be shown jumping onto the apron. Kandis gets up and begins to jaw with Loretta, as the ref tries to break them up. Drake is shown stirring on the mat.

Sharper: “Loretta slowing Kandis’ momentum she had building.”

Knots: “You can’t let the impure win. That’s the name of the game. Plus, who doesn’t like a good cat fight.”

Loretta gets down off the apron as Kandis turns around, just as Drake gets to his feet. She charges, but he connects with a quick Savate kick. Kandis drops to the mat, and rolls over.

Sharper: “Drake leveled Kandis with that kick.”

Kandis slowly gets to her feet and Drake grabs her, before connecting with the Mark of the Beast. Kandis hits the mat hard and Drake goes for the cover.

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3!!!

The ref calls for the bell. "Exciter" by Judas Priest hits as the crowd gives a mixed reaction, with Loretta joining Drake in the ring. Tommy is shown helping Kandis out of the ring at the same time.

Sharper: “Loretta distracted Kandis, allowing Drake to regroup, and he puts Kandis away with the Mark of the Beast.”

Knots: “Purity reigns!”

Drake and Loretta remain in the ring with Loretta staring down Kandis, who glares back, before we cut away.

Backstage we see Casterillo sitting on a chair in a darkened hallway. He takes a deep breath as he leans forward and stands up. He then starts to walk off when we see Spirit Dansby walking down the hallway and Casterillo steps in front of her.

Spirit: “Oh! Excuse me-“

Casterillo: “You’re not excused. I need you to deliver a message…to Sasha.”

Spirit: “Look, I’m not-“

Casterillo: “I’m not asking. Glory Braddock apparently has more important things than to deal with me. Then I will make sure that others fall and it’s not on Glory’s neck…it’s on Sasha’s.”

Casterillo then steps back.

Casterillo: “You may leave.”

Spirit just looks at him and steps away from him before walking away quickly. Casterillo glares at her before heading in the opposite direction.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, the scene opens up with Alistaire Allocco walking over to one of the locker rooms. He knocks on the door. He then clears his throat. A few moments pass before the door opens and we see Jordan Majors open the door.

Jordan: “Oh…you. Don’t worry, still not interested.”

Alistaire: “I apologize for my father’s attempts earlier in the year, but I am not here for you. I’m here for Peyton. Is she here?”

Jordan: “Yeah, yeah…PEYTON! Gentleman caller one is here!”

Jordan turns back in to the room. The door closes before it opens a few seconds later and Peyton steps out.

Peyton: “Oh! Alistaire. Guess that makes sense then.”

Alistaire: “Gentleman caller?”

Peyton: “Jordan just being Jordan. Sometimes I can’t stand her way of doing things, but so be it. So why are you here Ali? I saw you and Owen got along.”

Alistaire: “My father thinks I should talk to you.”

Peyton: “Oh no.”

Peyton almost rolls her eyes.

Alistaire: “I know, but I figured I’ll humour him so we can just get him off our case. He thinks there’s something going on between you and Owen.”

Peyton sighs.

Peyton: “Sounding like a few others.”

Alistaire: “Oh?”

Peyton: “It’s nothing. Just, Owen and I are friends. Nothing more. You know that.”

Alistaire: “Oh I know. But my father thought he was asking you out. He’s trying to cause problems, but also trying to help me shed that naïve label. I just think I’m trusting.”

Peyton: “And that’s an admirable trait. And you’re not naïve. You’re the World Champion!”

Alistaire smiles a bit.

Peyton: “If your dad really wants it, I’ll say it to his face. I’m just happy you and Owen are on the same side. That should be a heck of a match.”

Alistaire: “I hope so. I hope so.”

Alistaire looks around a bit nervously.

Alistaire: “I should let you get back to preparations. Good luck against Ikiro.”

Peyton: “Thanks…maybe tonight, we….we go for drinks or something?”

Alistaire: “Sure…that would be nice.”

Peyton: “Great!”

Peyton smiles as she turns to return to her locker room. Alistaire smiles as he turns and heads off.

El Lucho Brothers in action

The show cuts back to the arena and to ringside, where Sharper and Knots are ready and waiting. The fans behind them begin playing up to the camera once they realise the cameras are now on them.

Sharper: “Welcome back folks and we’re all but ready for the opening match of the night, tag team action to start things off with a bang here in Cleveland, Ohio!”

Knots: “And with it, the second match of a team we saw make their debut two weeks ago in Boston, shortly before helping Rachel Tatum Lee to ruin Bree Lancaster’s night!”

Sharper: “The Boston Bree Party.”

Knots: “You mean the Boston CHEESE Party, Adam!”

Sharper: “Bree, Brie… a simple mistake to make when you do not speak the language. Either way, they compete next!”

On cue, the arena goes dark and the opening riff of “Escribe Una Canción” starts to play. As the intro pauses, the sound of a shotgun being cocked is heard. As the music kicks back in, headlamps appear through the curtain and a tiny coffee truck drives out onto the stage. The lights raise as the tuk tuk pauses at the top of the ramp and while Nate Patrick is behind the wheel, El Lucho Grande and El Lucho Venti are actually holding onto the sides of the truck, throwing coffee beans around, which some of the fans try to catch.

Knots: “Oh good god… a coffee truck. They’re coming down here in a COFFEE truck!”

Sharper: “It’s a big crowd, lots of people to give drinks to. They simply came prepared…”

At the top of the ramp, Nate beeps the horn of the tuk tuk a couple times then sets off driving slowly down to the ring and Grande and Venti continue to toss coffee beans out to the crowd.

Announcer: From Soconusco in Mexico… driven to the ring by Nate Patrick, they are the team of El Lucho Grande and El Lucho Ventie… THE ELLLLL LUUUUUCHOOOO BROTHERS!

The tuk tuk reaches the bottom of the ramp and Grande and Venti jump down from the sides and open the panels up to reveal a coffee machine and several coffees already waiting. The cups have the Lucho Brothers logo on them and Grande and Venti begin to hand them out to fans at ringside as Nate climbs out of the cab and shuts the door behind him. Eventually, Nate manages to turn them towards the ring and the masked mystery men slide in and play up to the fans as Nate settles in at ringside.

Knots: “Well, they sure made an entrance Adam, and some of our fans did get a coffee too…”

Sharper: “Theatrics are all well and good Jon, but it’s what happens inside of the ropes that counts. No opponents out here just yet, so perhaps not just local talent this week?”

Knots: “No idea, but we’re about to find out!”

The arena lights cut out completely as a chorus of mariachi trumpets ring from the speaker system, before the guitars and drums of "Te Quiero Puta" by Rammstein kicks in!

Sharper: “…oh no”

Knots: “Wait.. is it…”

As the song kicks into full flow, an explosion of pyro's goes off on either side of the stage, with the two members of the El Grande Burritos - Taco and Bell - leaping up through trapdoors on either side of the stage, holding a sloppy looking burrito in either hand. Taco and Bell walk to the very ends of the stage, yelling out a string of obscenities in Spanish at the crowd before actually throwing the burritos they hold at members of the audience. Walking back to the middle of the stage, their manager Miguel walks out and joins them at the top of the ramp. A second microphone drops down from the rafters and their music completely cuts. Taco grabs the microphone and raises it up to his mouth as the crowd rain boos down on them.

Taco: "A burrito of hate and shame on ALL of you!"

Bell takes the mic from Taco and pulls it to his own face.

Bell: "And an enchilada of pain and suffering too!"

The music kicks back in as Bell drops the mic and looks at Taco. The pair nod to one another before suddenly turning and sprinting down the ramp, leaving Miguel to raise his own microphone to his lips and take it upon himself to do Jason Phillips' job for him.

Miguel: "Silence! Silence pig-dog's! Witness the return of the TRUE greatest team to cross the border from Mexico in order to show you capitalist pig's what true Lucha-libre wrestling looks like! They are faster, stronger AND more courageous than the pig-dog’s who stand in the ring, the TRUE hero’s of Mexico and all of Lucha Libre, they are Taco and Bell, the EL... GRRRRRANDE... BURRRRRRRRRRITO'S!!!"

Taco jumps up and slides under the ropes leg-first while Bell slides under on his stomach and the pair both leap to their feet as a shower of sparks falls from the rafters above the ring, El Lucho Grande and El Lucho Venti now standing with Nate Patrick at ringside watching on. Miguel walks around to the far side of the ring as the pair pose on the turnbuckles, both standing with their index fingers pointing to the sky before dropping down and stepping into their corner to listen to the wise words of Miguel, who has stepped up onto the apron.

Sharper: “Well, this one wasn’t expected folks, but it seems the El Grande Burrito’s have returned to stake their claim as the premier Lucha tag team in Supreme Championship Wrestling…”

Knots: “Taco and Bell versus Grande and Venti, Coffee versus Burrito’s… four Mexican’s, two tag teams… but who wins?!”

Back in the ring, Grande and Venti are back between the ropes and Miguel has stepped off of the apron. The referee calls for the bell, but all four men remain in the ring, walking to the middle to stare one another down. Taco and Bell glare at Grande and Venti, but the latter look around at the fans for a moment before turning their attention to their opponents. Suddenly, Taco and Bell shove Grande and Venti in the chest while shouting simultaneously.

Taco & Bell: “BURRITOS!”

Grande and Venti stagger backwards but keep their footing and step back up to return the favor, shoving Taco and Bell.

Grande & Venti: “CAFÉ!”

Taco and Bell fall back several steps before stepping back forward and shoving Grande and Venti again. Thus starting a shoving match between both teams. The fans roar along with them, half of the crowd shouting ‘Burritos’ and the other half shouting ‘Café’ as the shoving match goes on.

Sharper: “Talk about a strange start to the nights events Jon, our official doesn’t even know what to say to this, he’s just watching it happen!”

Knots: “Makes me wish we had more teams named after food and drink; think of the sponsorships SCW could get! And look at Miguel, Adam! He’s going for the coffee truck!”

On the outside, the camera picks up Miguel indeed making his way to the tuk tuk, attempting to open the door. We then see Nate Patrick rushing around the outside towards Miguel and the manager of the Lucho Brother’s grabs hold of the Burrito’s manager and throws him from the tuk tuk to a roar from the fans, who applaud as Miguel falls to the ground and begins to back up on hands and fee. In the ring, the shoving match has reached percolating point and Grand and Venti are throwing stiff punches now, backing Taco and Bell into opposite corners of the ring. On the outside, Nate Patrick goes to the open side panel of the tuk tuk and grabs a milk jug before walking over to where Miguel is pleading for his life. But Nate simply grins before pouring the milk jug over the head of Miguel, and the man screams as he’s covered in milk.

Knots: “This is fantastic, Sharper! Seriously, whoever booked this, I want to get them a fruit basket or a coffee shop giftcard or something!”

Sharper: “And Miguel Alejandro Fernando Roberto Jones isn’t fairing any better than his clients in the ring, either! He’s got milk, but Taco and Bell are getting their butts kicked!”

In the ring, Taco and Bell are laid out in the middle of the ring but facing opposite directions. Grande and Venti look at one another before turning to look at Taco and Bell as they start to stir. The Lucho Brothers then turn and break for the ropes on opposite sides of the ring, crashing off before running back at Taco and Bell, hitting them with stereo punt kicks as they begin to sit up. Taco and Bell both crash back down to the canvas, only Bell is smart and he rolls out of the ring, leaving Taco alone with Grande and Venti.

Sharper: “Amigos y enemigos! Taco and Bell taken down and Taco is all alone with the Lucho Brothers now!”

Rolling to his feet, Grande grabs at Taco and pulls him back upright. Lifting him, Grande holds Taco up for a vertebreaker and Venti runs across the ring and leaps up, hitting a hesitation dropkick on Taco as Grande drops him down backwards. On the outside of the ring, Miguel checks on Bell as Nate Patrick has turned the tuk tuk around so it faces towards the stage, clearly expecting the match to be over momentarily, and back in the ring Grande has made the cover, with the referee sliding into position to make the count.

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2…

3!!!

“Escribe Una Canción” hits the speakers again as Grande rolls off and to his knees. Venti joins him in the middle of the ring and offers a hand to pull him to his feet and the referee raises the arms of both men in victory to a pop from the fans.

Knots: “And there we have it folks, the Kaosaren Maila proves that coffee truly is better than Mexican food, with the El Lucho Brothers picking up the victory over the El Grande Burritos!”

Sharper: “Second match, second victory, and I can’t help but wonder what else these two will get up to tonight given the events of three weeks ago…”

The camera watches as Grande and Venti exit the ring and walk back to their coffee truck, climbing onto the sides as Nate hops in the cab to start the engine and after a moment the truck sets off up the ramp, with Grande and Venti waving to the fans. The camera cuts to show The Burritos and Miguel on the outside, Miguel glaring after the tuk tuk before we cut back to the stage where the tuk tuk pauses for a final moment with Grande and Venti waving before Nate drives through the curtain and the scene fades out.

Backstage, we see Kim Williams, walking down the hallway, holding in her hand another black thong with Marie Jones next to her.

Marie: “Put that away. We’re challenging for the World Tag Team Championships and you’re ransacking their locker room?!”

Kim: “It was an experiment and fact-finding mission. They claimed they had none to give. I found, that in fact, they have SOME to give. And I want them….oh and Ryan wears these apparently.”

Kim holds them up in front of Marie’s face. She swats them away. Kim then stops as London and Paris walk over to them.

Paris: “Are you kidding me? The two of you…”

Marie: “Why hello Paris…”

London: “Hmm…guessed right.”

Kim: “Do us! Do us!”

London: “Hi Kim.”

Kim: “WHOA! She got it.”

Paris: “I doubt Marie would proudly hold Ryan Watson’s underwear. The fact is…this…this right here pisses us off.”

Marie: “Well you’re not the twins going up against them. You’ve had how many shots?”

London turns away annoyed.

Paris: “And we’d still be better than you.”

London: “They even used our move. They knew we weren’t going to get our shot.”

Kim: “Well, London…Paris…Berlin…Krakow! Not our problem. But I wouldn’t mind a new belt to hold up my pants. And one that’s nice and shiny and I can hold in your faces!”

Marie: “While Kim may be her own person, you’ve had your shots. You have no one to blame but yourselves. You’re talented. We get it. But right now, you’re not the best twins in SCW. Looks like we are and in eleven days, again, despite my sister holding onto Ryan’s thong…”

Kim throws it up into Paris’ face. Paris moves away.

Paris: “Disgusting.”

Kim: “I don’t think he wore it. I didn’t smell it though.”

Marie: “We’re going to win the titles. And just so we’re clear…you can then focus on giving a you know what about them and get your revenge. But we’re not giving handouts.”

Marie turns to Kim. Kim walks off with Marie as Kim smiles. London and Paris watch them go, annoyed before London turns to Paris.

London: “We need to get back on track.”

Paris: “We’re being overshadowed by masked idiots holding coffee. We’re going to get those titles, damn it.”

They walk off as we then see what appears to be Ember Young and Ash Harte. Harte takes a picture, a flash pulsing through the backstage area, before they smile and head off and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up with a shot of the outside of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The crowd cheers seeing their home arena.

Sharper: “We are live here tonight at Breakdown in Cleveland, home of the Cavaliers. Plenty to come tonight on this big show including our main event which will see Sienna Swann and James Evans clash!”

Knots: “TV Title still to come and much more-…hey! Is that?”

Sharper: “Oh my God. Zoom in to the bottom…that’s Xander Valentine!”

We see Xander Valentine, with Artemis, walking up to the entrance of the building. The shot remains on the front. Xander Valentine can be seen walking inside of the building.

Sharper: “We need to get someone there! Xander Valentine is walking into the building.”

Knots: “He’ll surely be stopped at security!”

Sharper: “I assume so. We have heavy security tonight.”

The scene remains on the locator shot for a few moments.

Sharper: “Bear with us. We have a cameraman trying to get there as we try to get something on Xander.”

Knots: “Good to record him if he does something stupid!”

Sharper: “He’s already assaulted fans all because they supported Selena Frost. He’s not stable!”

A few moments pass before we cut to see a shot through the camera of a cameraman running through the hallway. He manages to stop and starts to pull it up as he points it at Xander and Artemis who are currently being stopped by the ticket security.

Xander: “Apparently I cannot even enter the arena where I am an employee! If any fans want to be in the presence of an SCW legend, merely step outside!”

Xander smirks as he backs up and Artemis turns, opening the door. The security there is unsure of what to do as we see a few fans running over, clearly wanting to be a part of this. The cameraman runs over and pushes through one door and we see Xander and Artemis walking away from the doors as Xander just looks down, seemingly thinking about something.

Sharper: “What in the world is he doing?!”

Knots: “He’s inviting fans to join him. This can’t be right. This has to be a trap.”

Xander remains outside as Artemis can be seen standing a few feet away from him, almost trying to get a queue formed as a few fans come outside, although, notably, many of them are men. Xander continues to just wait, his back to the small crowd that heard his offer. The camera turns to show a security guard on his walkie-talkie, speaking into it.

Backstage we see Selena Frost walking over to a monitor, one watched by Derek Adonis, Cookie, Kelsai Adamson-Mason, and Amy Chastaine.

Selena: “Oh my God…”

Amy: “Selena…it’s a trap-“

Selena: “ I can’t. I can’t let him do it again.”

Amy: “There’s security. Let them do their job.”

Selena turns to her. Kelsai turns to her.

Kelsai: “Miss Amy is right.”

Selena: “She probably is but-“

Just as Selena turns, we then see, Sienna lunge into the scene and nails Selena with the Kiss of an Angel.

Sharper: “What the hell?! Sienna?!”

Knots: “Are you kidding me?”

Artemis can be seen stepping back and watching as Xander paces a bit, but keeping his back to the growing group of people.

Selena drops to the floor. Kelsai steps back. Amy then steps up and turns and goes to Selena, checking on her. She then looks up as Sienna walks over and smiles at Selena.

Amy: “What?! Sienna?! What are you doing?”

Sienna: “Are you going to stand on your bum leg and stand up for her?”

Amy and Sienna just glare at one another. Kelsai steps forward and Amy turns to her and shakes her head.

Sienna: “My problem is with her. You and Bree have a better relationship. I don’t want to risk that. Well…my problem is also with him. So…if you excuse me, I need to be there for the people…”

Sienna turns and walks off as the crowd can be heard booing.

We cut to the wide shot outside.

Sharper: “Now Sienna Swann attacking Selena Frost to get the spotlight and the PR…We are seeing the utmost selfishness on display here!”

Knots: “And Sienna acting like she’s doing something noble. She just attacked Selena just so Selena couldn’t be there. Yeah, that’s noble!”

Sharper: “Meanwhile outside, we have Xander Valentine just waiting, his back to this growing crowd. Artemis just lining them up. And for what?”

Xander Valentine continues to pace as we see the cameraman being pulled away. We then see a couple more security guards coming in on the scene. Dean Black is with them.

Dean: “Alright. This is going to end. Fans, please return inside. The ticket guards will make sure you can get back in with a proper ticket.”

The crowd can be heard boing.

Dean: “I’m sorry, but this is not a condoned event and we cannot allow him stand out here when he is trespassing!”

Xander just smirks as he finally turns around.

Xander: “I was hoping Selena would be among you.”

Dean: “You need to leave.”

Xander: “But I have something for her.”

Dean: “I doubt she wants it. Please leave the premises. You can leave escorted now, or we can detain you for the police officers on their way here.”

Xander: “Not much of a choice then given my track record.”

Dean and Xander look at one another. Xander then smirks before stepping back.

Xander: “Not yet the time…”

Artemis looks at him before turning and backing away herself. She then turns and Xander slowly starts to back away, watching Dean and the security guards. He then starts to calmly walk off. Dean nods to the guards who start to follow him.

Sharper: “This seems to be ending without violence.”

Knots: “For now. He said it’s not yet the time. And that he had something for Selena.”

Sharper: “Selena won’t find out what and I have to hope that’s a good thing. More importantly, no one was hurt tonight.”

Knots: “Sienna’s going to be disappointed. Harder to exploit!”

From a safe distance, we watch as Xander Valentine and Artemis walk off the premises, with several security guards following.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns from commercial as Sienna Swann is on scene at the front entrance of the building with Laura Steinbeck. She’s looking around, completely confused.

Sienna: “Where is the slaughter? That animal did not just kidnap them?!”

Laura: “Oh dear. We’ll spare no expense!”

Sienna: “A shame. This is just another example of the dangers of concussions!”

Sasha: “Going to keep doubling down on that.”

Sienna turns as Sasha walks over with Dean Black.

Sienna: “Especially when you’re so flippant about it! Where did he go? We’ll provide the money to get it-“

Sasha: “Sienna…I don’t have time to fight as you continue to be as off base as you are.”

Sienna: “Says the person who seemingly doesn’t care. About those attacked presumably tonight and those who get attacked, risking their careers like Selena!”

Sasha: “That’s why you attacked her and why Selena is currently being examined…you know, with the procedure you conveniently ignore every time you tweet. Regardless, Sienna, there is no tragedy here. Whatever Xander Valentine planned, we intercepted.”

Sienna feigns relief. Laura smiles.

Laura: “Good that you’re finally catching up with him.”

Dean: “There is one issue.”

Sasha: “That is right. You know what, Sienna. I can use your good will.”

Sienna: “Finally understanding I am genuine. Finally you’re starting to make sense.”

Sasha: “Well you see those fans over there, they were promised personal time with an SCW legend. Now, you can claim to be one. That’s your call. But after the show, you can stand in for them. Really make this a special night for them.”

Sienna: “Wait…what? I never agreed-“

Dean: “For the people, Sienna…”

Sasha: “Exactly.”

Sienna just glares at them.

Laura: “One of them is wearing a Selena shirt. What self-respecting man would do that.”

Sienna: “Ugh…let’s deal with that later. I need to get ready to deal with James.”

Sienna and Laura turn and storm off as Sienna and Laura both turn to Sasha and Dean and glare as we cut to ringside.

Sharper: “It seems like Sienna Swann was a bit overzealous, and now has to do an impromptu meet and greet after the show.”

Knots: “And she has to face James Evans tonight too!”

Sharper: “The point remains though. Xander Valentine had something nefarious planned for Selena. Sienna then had to ensure Selena would not act so she could have the moment. And it sounds like Selena is already getting looked at.”

Knots: “She took Sienna’s knee right in the face. I don’t know if she caught it flush, but Sienna can talk all she wants about the risk to competitors, her move is just as devastating as she doesn’t care and the fact that Selena is being forced into testing proves this company gives a damn. Unlike Sienna!”

Jordan Majors & Glory Braddock vs. Infamous (Ravyn Taylor & Christy Matthews

There’s 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. The lights return slowly and dimly in a crimson hue as a boos spread throughout the arena, then 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..."

“Indestructible” By Disturbed hits over the P.A system causing the crowd to erupt into a sea of boos as they know who is about to make their presence felt. The curtains part as Ravyn Taylor walks out onto the stage with a ring jacket on, followed by Christy Matthews with a red hood pulled up over her head. Christy stands in the middle of the stage with her arms outstretched in a crucifix pose as Ravyn walks to the edge of the stage, looking out over the sea of hatred from the fans. The curtains part again as Christopher Richter and Alexander Crowe make their way onto the stage, the former standing just a step behind Christy, looking ready to see off any fans that get too close to her. And lastly, Abigail Lindsay steps out from behind the curtain, standing next to Rayvn and Christy.

Philips: “Making their way to the ring, being accompanied by Christopher Richter and Alexander Crowe, first, from the City of Angels, by way of Overland Park, Kansas, CHRISTY MATTHEWS. And, hailing from Malibu, California, RAVYN TAYLOR. Collectively, they are… INFAMOUS!”

Christy begins walking down to the ring, with Richter acting as her second. Meanwhile, Ravyn smiles proudly as she, Abigail, and Alexander Crowe begin walking to the ring. Christy climbs up the outside of the ring apron and ascends the outside of the turnbuckles, extending her arms again in the mock crucifix pose before pulling her hood down and looking slowly around. Meanwhile, Crowe slides into the ring and sits on the middle rope, lifting the top rope as well as Ravyn steps up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the apron before stepping between the ropes. She gives Crowe a kiss, to more boos from the crowd, before stepping up onto the turnbuckles on the opposite side of the ring as Christy and removing her jacket slowly, tossing it to her husband before looking down at herself admiringly. Christy vaults into the ring while Ravyn steps down and the two gather in the corner, with Christy handing off her cloak to Richter, who stands in the corner as protection while Christy crouches down beside Ravyn, who sits in the corner with a smirk on her face. Abigail takes a seat on the announce table, her eyes locked on the entrance ramp.

Sharper: “This next contest will be interesting. Infamous taking on the makeshift team of Glory Braddock and Jordan Majors, both have a common enemy when it comes to Infamous.”

The lights go down and flash purple as "Nightmare" by Halsey starts to play.

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord, my soul to keep
If I shall die before I 'wake
I pray the Lord, my soul to take

Jordan runs out on the stage and jumps, landing right when the beat hits and looks out at the crowd with a big smile on her face. She continues to smirk as she starts to skip down the ramp, her eyes locked in on Abigail, who is shown now standing on the announce table. She sprints toward the ring apron and slides under the bottom rope to the middle of the ring, going on her elbows and kicking her feet behind her as she laughs. Jordan jumps to her feet and runs to the ropes and jumps on to the middle rope and leans across the top as she sticks her tongue out. She tosses her head back and forth a few times before hopping off the rope and sauntering around the ring.

Knots: “Looks like there is no love lost between Jordan and Abigail.”

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

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

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

The British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before stepping through the ropes and into the ring. Once in the ring Glory heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. Then the music dies down slowly.

Phillips: “And their opponents, they are Jordan…MAJORS!!! And GLORY BRADDOCK!!!”

Rayvn and Glory climb out of the ring, standing in their respective corners. Jordan and Christy look at one another, just as the ref calls for the bell. Abigail is then heard shouting.

Abigail: “LIAR!!!”

Jordan turns and glares at Abigail, only for Christy to charge and blast her with a running forearm to the side of the head, taking Jordan down to the mat. Jordan rolls over into the corner, only for Christy to kick her in the chest. Christy then begins to stomp her in the corner, as the referee charges over and interjects.

Ref: “1…2…3…4…”

Christy stops and backs away. Jordan is shown trying to push up, only for Christy to charge and drive her knee into the side of Jordan’s head. Jordan buckles in the corner, as Christy grabs and drags her into the middle of the ring, where she goes for a cover.

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Jordan kicks out. Christy grabs Jordan from the mat and whips her into the Infamous corner, and runs toward her, connecting with a running clothesline.

Sharper: “Jordan is not where she needs to be at all.”

Knots: “Abigail distracted Jordan and Christy has been all over her since the opening bell.”

Christy grabs Jordan and tags in Rayvn. Rayvn steps inside and drops Jordan with a double snap suplex, as Christy rolls out of the ring. Rayvn looks at Glory and blows her a kiss, with Glory being shown glaring at her. Rayvn then looks at Abigail and they share a twisted grin, before Rayvn hits Jordan with a knife edge chop, before spinning her around and dropping her with a double knee backbreaker. Rayvn goes for the cover.

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Jordan kicks out! Rayvn grabs her, hits a few forearms and goes to whip her into Jordan’s corner, but Rayvn stops and winks at Glory, before pulling Jordan into a short arm lariat. Abigail is shown laughing and clapping on the outside.

Sharper: “Rayvn trying to toy with Glory Braddock, while Jordan continues taking a lot of punishment.”

Rayvn whips Jordan into the Infamous corner, before tagging in Christy once again. Christy stomps Jordan a few times before hooking Jordan and goes to hit a snap suplex, but Jordan manages to hit a shot to the abdomen, before connecting with a twisting neckbreaker. Christy rolls over as Jordan is shown laying on the mat, trying to collect herself.

The camera then shows Glory slamming her fist on the turnbuckle, trying to rally the crowd behind Jordan, who is shown slowly starting to get to her feet now.

Knots: “Jordan taking Christy by surprise with that neckbreaker, buying herself some time.”

Christy gets to her feet as does Jordan. Jordan hits a few forearms, then a dropkick. Christy hits the mat and bounces up only for Jordan to hit another dropkick. Christy hits the mat and rolls over to her corner as does Jordan, tagging in Glory. The crowd explodes as Glory charges into the ring, grabbing Christy, and driving her down to the mat with a snap suplex. Christy hits the mat and uses the ropes to pull herself to her feet, only for Glory to grab her and pull her into a crossface. The crowd explodes once again as the ref begins to check on Christy.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews in trouble…Oh and Rayvn!”

Rayvn is shown stepping into the ring and stomping Glory in the back of the head, causing her to break the hold. The ref gets up and tells Rayvn to get out of the ring, which does with a smile on her face. Christy gets to her feet as does Glory. Christy grabs her and plants her with the Happily (N)Ever After, before rolling over, neither competitor moving.

Knots: “Both competitors down!”

Sharper: “Rayvn had to have felt that Infamous’ chances of winning the match were dwindling down. She turned the tide with that stomp, allowing Christy to hit that DDT, but how much did it take out of her?”

Christy pushes herself up and instead of going for the pin, she reaches over and tags in Rayvn.

Knots: “This can’t be good for Glory.”

Sharper: “Rayvn Taylor, the fresh competitor, with limited ring time seems to be foaming at the mouth at this opportunity.”

Rayvn begins to stomp Glory, slowly taking her time as she stalks her opponent. Jordan Majors is shown resting on the outside, only to jump onto the apron, grabbing Rayvn and dropping her neck first into the ring ropes. Rayvn staggers only for Glory to grab her and take her down with a fisherman’s suplex. Ravyn hits the mat and scrambles to her feet, only for Glory to take her down with a German suplex, then another.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock unloading suplexes on Rayvn, finally getting her hands on her.”

Glory goes to grab Rayvn to hit another suplex but Rayvn hits a spinning back elbow, staggering Glory. Rayvn tags in Christy, who hit a lariat, chop block combination, taking Glory down. Jordan is then shown running in and hitting a dropkick to Rayvn, knocking her off of the apron. Abigail Lindsay gets off the announce table and rushes towards the ring and begins to jaw with Jordan, who welcomes Abigail into the ring only for Christy to club her in the back of the head. Glory gets up and takes Christy down with a German suplex. Jordan gets to her feet and is made to exit the ring.

Knots: “Chaos has broken loose!”

Christy and Glory get to their feet and Christy charges at Glory, only for Glory to hit a superkick, then drop her with a swinging neckbreaker. Rayvn is shown slowly getting to her feet on the outside as Abigail checks on her. Glory is then shown tagging in Jordan. Abigail hopes onto the apron and goes to charge toward Jordan, only for Glory to tackle her down.

Sharper: “Abigail trying to get to Jordan, but Glory has blocked her path!”

Christy gets to get feet as Jordan then grabs her and plants her with the Cash Out. Abigail and Glory roll out of the ring, crashing into Rayvn, as Jordan goes for the cover.

Knots: “Cash Out! Does Jordan have it?”

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3!!!

The crowd cheers as “Nightmare” hits.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Jordan Majors and Glory Braddock!”

Abigail and Glory are shown arguing outside, only for Rayvn to run up and grab Glory. Glory turns and glares at her, only for Abigail to drive Glory into the nearest ringpost. Glory spins off. Ravyn then turns to Abigail and Abigail looks in the ring. Jordan who runs over and looks at both. Abigail goes to enter the ring, but Jordan runs at the ropes and hits a dropkick to the ribs of Abigail. Abigail falls back.

Sharper: “Abigail Lindsay attacking Glory Braddock on the floor. She’s not leaving her alone and now Jordan! Fighting for herself!”

Knots: “Just took out her former friend with benefit!”

Jordan rolls back as Ravyn slides in. She grabs Ravyn and forearms her in the jaw and then again before Christy takes Jordan down from behind with a double leg takedown. Jordan rolls over and Ravyn turns and stomps her in the face and then again and again. The crowd boos. Glory stirs on the floor as Abigail does too. Ravyn then turns and slides to the floor before pulling Jordan by the legs over to the corner. The crowd roars and boos as Jordan thrashes a bit before Christy elbows her in the chest. She rolls away as Ravyn pulls her to the ringpost. She then folds over her legs and locks in a figure four around the ringpost. Jordan yells in pain.

Sharper: “They’re going for Jordan’s knee! Ravyn Taylor using a move out of the catalogue of CHBK! They’re trying to injure Jordan Majors!”

Knots: “She’s pinned Christy! She’s pin Ravyn! And now they’re giving her her reward. Don’t mess with Infamous!”

Sharper: “Glory getting up on the floor! Someone needs to help Jordan!”

The crowd boos as Jordan yells out. A “Glory!” chant begins to break out as Christy gets a few shots in on Jordan. We then see Abigail get up as Glory turns and nails her with a hard right before spinning around and stomping Ravyn in the face and then again. Ravyn lets go. She rolls over as Glory turns around and Abigail nails her with a body blow. Glory fires back with a few shots of her own as the two of them trade right hands. Ravyn moves away as Jordan slides back into the ring, holding her left leg, grimacing in pain. Officials start to come down.

Sharper: “Glory and Abigail now going at it again! Glory gave her her chance to move on. Abigail happy to fight!”

Knots: “While Christy and Ravyn scurry away like rats!”

Officials head down as Glory and Abigail continue to battle on the floor. Ravyn and Christy walk around, joined by Christopher Richter as the scene fades out.

Backstage, we see Sasha walking down a hallway and Bree Lancaster, who is waiting for her, with Scott Burnside, turns and starts to walk with her.

Bree: “Excuse me. When are you going to finally do something that you should’ve had figured out weeks ago. I am your US Champion.”

Sasha: “I have been thinking about it. Who your next challenger that is?”

Bree: “Care to share with your champion?”

Sasha: “You didn’t seem to care last week.”

Bree: “Please…called negotiating. I know you’re new to this all.”

Sasha: “Then again, care to give me your thoughts? I actually do care.”

Bree scoffs.

Bree: “Yeah right. You just don’t have anyone.”

Sasha stops and turns to Bree.

Sasha: “Bree…I’ve already signed the match. I just wanted to get your thoughts. Your genuine thoughts. I mean everyone else in the Beauty Factory is happy to share them. You want to know who you’re facing?”

Bree: “Yes.”

Sasha: “Someone who knows that title pretty well and someone who has been on fire since returning. Someone who will give you a run for your money to hold onto that title.”

Bree: “Who is it?!”

Sasha: “Jake…Starr…”

The crowd cheers as Bree looks at Sasha as Sasha walks off.

Sharper: “Jake Starr will get a shot at the US Championship at Apocalypse!”

Knots: “He’s had a few back. He said he’d see what’s next. Looks like Sasha is going to let him see where he stands against the US Champion!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK:

We see Jordan Majors, now outside of the ring, held up by officials.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. During the break, Jordan Majors got some attention for SCW officials.”

Knots: “Had to be helped to the back. She can’t put any weight on that leg.”

Sharper: “Jordan Majors just found out first-hand how Infamous operates. She was insulated before with Abigail, but it looks like now, all bets are off. I just hope that young lady is okay.”

Jordan can be seen hobbling to the back with the help of two officials as the fans give her a polite applause. This plays out for a few more seconds before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

The arena lights dim down, as the opening riffs of "Rope" by the Foo Fighters echo throughout the arena. At the 13 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the sound system. As the arena lights return to normal, Asher appears on the stage. He makes his way down the ramp as the cheers of the crowd rain down upon him.

Sharper: “Asher Hayes last week had a hard fought match against Bree Lancaster, but was not successful and as Asher Hayes is just eleven days away from challenging from the SCW Adrenaline Championship at Apocalypse, you wonder if he’s ready for what he has.”

Knots: “Won the opportunity battle royal at Rise to Greatness. Looked really good. And he looked competitive against Bree, but you have to wonder the doubt is creeping in. Add Regan’s response.”

Sharper: “And we’ll show you Regan’s response. After Bree had won, Regan came down to the ring and made a clear statement.”

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

Regan Street is in the ring with Asher Hayes down on the mat. Asher looks at her and Regan extends her arm to help him up. Asher accepts the offer and Regan pulls him up before Regan immediately cracks him with a hard right. Asher falls back down.

Regan: “You want any shot at this…Come to kick my ass because if not…I will destroy this little run back. Welcome to 2019, Asher!”

The crowd cheers as Asher then smirks looking at Regan as Regan then backs up and glances at Bree as she holds her US Championship, walking to the back. Asher then starts to get up, touching his lip, which can be seen to now be bleeding. Regan turns back. Asher just nods. The two lock eyes. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

In the ring, Asher Hayes is handed a microphone by Jason Phillips. Hayes walks over to the middle of the ring and looks around as his music fades out. The crowd gives some more polite applause as Asher then paces around the ring.

Asher: “Well looks like I got punked out last week…”

The crowd roars as Asher looks around and nods.

Asher: “Apparently, Regan Street didn’t care for the fact that Bree beat me last week and yeah, yeah, I get it. Not the best way to inspire confidence going into a title match at Apocalypse against someone who has practically beaten everyone since Making Things Right.”

Asher nods.

Asher: “But let’s step back for a moment. A couple of weeks ago, I walked to this ring and I didn’t play games. I didn’t screw with your head. I did what a man does. I called you out. I had a shot and I called you out. To be fair, you did just that last week when you came down here. Sure, you sucker punched me. Hell of a right cross, Kitty, but I’m not going to be pissed off. I know that just how you’re wired.”

Asher pauses again, clearly thinking his delivery.

Asher: “But as I was touching my lip, watching as you were pissed off that I had apparently slapped you in the face by losing to Bree Lancaster and despite the fact that she’s as annoying as a blender full of frogs, she can compete. But Regan, it got me thinking…You now need the rush. You need the fight. You need someone to push you not just in this ring, but mentally, physically, everything. You’ve been running at eleven for so damn long, you know exactly what I figured out…you’re not sure you’ll be able to get back up there after you had the highest of highs defeating Datura…”

Asher stops and looks at the crowd.

Asher: “And I don’t think you think I’m in her league. But Regan, you can bring up the fact I’ve been away from the ring. You can bring up a lot of things, but I was a household name for a damn good reason…Because I won. And I won despite all of the odds. I won despite people not wanting me too. Hell, I won even when I was making a lot of bad decisions. Why? Because I was that damn good.”

Asher smirks and paces around the ring again.

Asher: “And yeah, I may not be what I once was. I may have some quote ‘ring rust.’ But Regan…I realized one thing. You need me to be like Datura. You need me to come at you, right for the throat, you need me so you can feed off it and find that extra level to know without a shadow of a doubt you will kick my ass.”

Asher smirks and shrugs.

Asher: “Well Hellkitty, I think I may just disappoint. Because I want that Adrenaline Championship. And Regan…I have no plans to play someone else’s game. In fact, this is about all I can offer you right now-“

Asher brings the microphone down and flips off the camera. The crowd roars, while some boo. Just then, the sound of a Hellcat scratching through a screen is heard before we start to hear “Who’s Next” over the PA system. Regan Street walks out from the back, looking down at the ring. Asher Hayes just turns to the entrance way. He then smirks.

Asher: “You’re on your way out. I’ll just do it to your face then, Reggles!”

Regan just nods and smirks a bit before heading to the ring with a bit more purpose.

Knots: “Asher is either taking it more seriously or has a death wish.”

Sharper: “This is not like Datura. He’s giving it his own flare. But I don’t know if you want Regan angry.”

Knots: “I think he does. I think he just wanted Regan to realize this isn’t going to be like Datura. There’s no ulterior motive. Nothing involving her family. Just that title!”

Regan continues to head to the ring. Asher smirks as Regan then slides into the ring. Asher backs up and steps through the ropes. The crowd boos. Regan gets up and storms over to the ropes. Regan berates Asher in the ring. Asher walks around and turns to the ring.

Asher: “Sorry Regan…you want to take another sucker punch at me…going to have to wait until Apocalypse. But until then, Regan, I’m going to remind you that while this may be 2019, I’m going to act like it’s still 2009!”

Asher throws the microphone at Regan. Regan swats it down. The crowd roars as Asher then backs up and walks around the ring. He turns his back to Regan and starts to head up the rampway. Regan just turns and looks at him. Regan then looks at the microphone Asher threw at her.

Sharper: “He just threw the microphone at Regan Street!”

Knots: “And look at Regan. She’s never been dealt with like this. Regan threw a punch to remind him who he’s up against and Asher Hayes I think just reminded Regan that he may be older, he may be rusty, but he’s not going just buy into Regan’s hype!”

Sharper: “He’s not really been around for much of her rise! He may respect Regan, but he’s not going to just do what she wants.”

Knots: “And he may be right. Regan’s been focused on Datura for so long. Like an addict chasing a high. Asher’s doing something else!”

Regan watches Asher as he turns and spins around on the stage. He then smirks and salutes her mockingly before flipping her off. She then steps back and motions that he’s coming for the Adrenaline Title. He then turns and walks through the curtain as the scene cuts out.

Backstage, we see Cassidy Carter walking backstage with Ace Marshall on a leash. Ace walks around and Cassidy jerks on him.

Sharper: “We have some unique characters in SCW.”

Knots: “Unique is one way to put it.”

Cassidy and Ace down the hallway as the camera turns to see Loretta Inglewood just watching them, looking disgusted.

Loretta: “We sent one message tonight…looks like Drake and I have our next target to purify.”

Loretta turns and walks off as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown opens to see Jessica Winters standing with James Evans. Evans seems less than pleased to be there.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I am here with James Evans and James, later tonight, you’ll be in action against Sienna Swann in our main event. We’ve already seen plenty from Sienna tonight, including her attacking Selena Frost and then trying to do something for the people, if you will. Now, she, specifically for you, noted how she’ll deal with you tonight, seemingly flippantly approaching her match with you. You’ve wanted to prove you deserve to be the World Champion, or at least in contention. Does Sienna’s attitude toward you motivate you more?”

James: “About the same. I already knew she was vapid and arrogant and this just proves it. But if she wants to make this simpler by underestimating me, then so be it. I just hope that Chris is not that stupid or else the Beauty Factory may be down a few members and looking to rebuild without their stars. Sienna can go play hero. She can attack Selena. I don’t care. I just care that she’s there tonight and when I beat her, I just hope that the world sees through the eventual excuses she’s going to make. Plain and simple. Now if you excuse me – I do prioritize this.”

James turns and heads off.

Jessica: “Thank you for your time…back to ringside.”

We cut back to the ring.

Ikiro Yoshida vs. Peyton Rice

SCW Television Championship

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall… and it is for the SCW Television Championship!”

Out go the lights with a flick of switch, the moment they do the beginning for Smell likes Teen Spirit by David Garrett begins to place over the P.A System. The SCW Fans buzz with excitement with their eyes focused now on the stage, the reason why is a silhouette of figure standing on the stage after a spotlight shines down from the heavens…

Phillips: “Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing first the challenger, weighing in tonight at two-hundred and thirty-nine pounds, he hails from Fukushima prefecture, Japan… He is the King of Karaoke, the Sensei of Swing… He is IKIRO YOSHIDAAAAAAA!!!

The crowd roars as the rest of the song immediately kicks in, the lights come on right after that and the once stationary Ikiro Yoshida springs into life by throwing his arms to the side and roaring passionately before posing once again. He is wearing a red leather trench coat with all the trimmings. Covering his right eye is a crimson red eyepatch with a gold dragon embroidered onto it. He then begins to walk down to the ring with a confident swagger in his step only to stop at some stage of his journey.

Sharper: “Ikiro has held gold before, he has held the SCW TV title before. Tonight, he’s vying for a second chance.”

Knots: “Ikiro is trying to rally and what a perfect opportunity to get back on the fast track towards the top than winning this belt.”

Sharper: “You’ve seen certain wrestlers use this belt as a showcase of their abilities.”

Ikiro looks around at the fans who have a mixed reaction to him, albeit a positive one. The King of karaoke starts to approach a young fan, he eyes them up only to then remove his eyepatch and put it over the head of the young fan. Yoshida smirks and winks before walking on towards the ring up the steel steps. He wipes his feet on the apron and enters the ring, quickly following that he ascends the nearby corner and looks out at the crowd and starts to mouth the words to his song while removing his jacket and handing it to a member of the TV crew before jumping down and beginning to stretch using the ropes.

Phillips: “And the defending SCW Television Champion…”

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 dark 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.

Sharper: “Speaking of which, Peyton Rice debuted a little over a year ago but I really think she has stood out as SCW TV Champion.”

Knots: “No signs of stopping but we’ve seen Ikiro rise his game.”

Sharper: “People are speaking of this explosion of youth here in SCW, with Owen Cruze and Alistaire Allocco competing over the SCW World Championship, but they shouldn’t overlook Peyton Rice. She’s putting on incredible matches.”

With her gorgeous and contagious smile, Peyton starts to walk to the ring, 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 and stepping on the second rope, raising her arms and looking up, she then thanks the fans while being announced….
Announcer: “From Glendale, Arizona! Weighing in at 115 pounds, here is “Pretty” 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 and awaiting for the match to begin. The referee takes the SCW Television Championship and sets back and goes to raise it over his head. The SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner. Ikiro frails his arms to loosen up as he steps forward. Peyton Rice grips her knees pad as she stares at Ikiro.

Knots: “Rice is staring a hole through Ikiro right now.”

Sharper: “Before this match, she commented on how she is not going to look past Ikiro. She takes this one week at a time and I think that’s why she has been so successful.”

Knots: “She looks like a runner at a track meet, ready for that opening shot.”

The bell rings. Peyton charges forward but Ikiro spins around, discus clothesline right off the bat and Peyton does a flip in air and crashes down onto the mat. Ikiro drops down quickly and goes for the early pin:

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Sharper: Pin attempt already!

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Knots: “Peyton reacts finally and she kicks out. Ikiro almost caught her!”

Sharper: “Peyton is on the mat, checking her lip. Ikiro did catch her and I’m sure she has an uphill battle for the rest of this match.”

Peyton Rice stands and turns to locate her opponent. Ikiro drills her in the arm with a chop. He pulls on her arm and chops again. A third time before Rice snatches Ikiro’s wrist and steps underneath the wring the arm. She pulls upwards to blade the wrist, Ikiro feeling that sharp pain. She delivers a kick to the midsection. She follows up that kick with a strike to the chest. Ikiro rolls forward to slip Peyton’s grasp. Instead, he rolls through onto his feet, he remains on his knee, trying to sweep the legs of Peyton with his arm but Peyton hops over as in jump up. She kicks the side of Ikiro’s head with the back of heel before running into the ropes. Ikiro’s knelt over, holding his head, and Peyton baseball slides right into his face.

Knots: “Peyton recovered nicely from that opening stumble.”

Sharper: “Peyton is precise with every moment. Just a thing of beauty.”

Knots: “But she’s not just a pretty face, Sharper. Come on now. Get with the program.”

Sharper: “I was speaking about her wrestling ability.”

Peyton runs the ropes as Ikiro starts to stand. He ducks underneath a clothesline attempt. Peyton runs past, handsprings into the ropes she springboards back with an elbow but Ikiro catches her. He shakes his head, saying ‘No… No… NO!” as he hoists her up and drops her with a german suplex. Peyton rubs the upper back and neck region from where she was driven onto the canvas. Ikiro steps over her and reaches down and slips in a full nelson. He leans back to apply more pressure and Peyton begins to yell out in pain.

Sharper: “Ikiro’s showing an aggressive streak to him.”

Knots: “Now he’s swinging back and forth with that full nelson hold. I didn’t think swing applied in this situation.”

Sharper: “If you ask Eye Yoshi, I bet he says swing applies anywhere, anytime.”

Peyton pushes up with her knees and manages to move her legs underneath Ikiro, showing off great flexibility in the process. She starts to stand before suddenly dropping down to slip out from Ikiro’s full nelson. Ikiro reaches to pull Peyton back but she clings onto that arm, uses that forward momentum to flip Ikiro over into an armbar. Ikiro tries to batter free but Peyton arches backwards, trying to get as a much pressure on Ikiro’s arm as possible.

Sharper: “Beautiful reversal there by Peyton Rice.”

Knots: “Ikiro finds himself in the center of the ring.”

Ikiro raises his foot and slowly drags himself towards the rope. After a few painful moments, he drops his boot on the bottom. The referee orders Peyton to release and she does so. Ikiro falls back onto the ropes, stretching out that arm. Peyton stands and eyes him. Ikiro stands himself and Peyton charges at him, Ikiro goes to dump her over the top rope and but floats over onto the apron. Ikiro swings around with an elbow strike but Peyton ducks underneath and dives her shoulder through the middle of the ropes. Ikiro staggers backwards. Peyton leaps up onto the top rope, springboards for a hurricrana but Ikiro catches herself, lifts her up onto his shoulder properly and powerbomb her right into the turnbuckle. Peyton bounces off and Ikiro pulls her away. Hooks the leg:
Sharper: “Ikiro again, being aggressive. Here’s a pin!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Again, Peyton gets the shoulder up. Ikiro has shown up tonight to give Peyton a fight.”

Knots: “There are chants gathering in the crowd. Ikiro’s name being cheered but now, Peyton’s name is being chanted as well.”

While Peyton Rice and Ikiro chants begin to battle in the crowd. Peyton begins to crawl towards the corner but Ikiro doesn’t allow her to wish. He slams his knee into her side to knock her down onto the second turnbuckle. He lifts her up and drills her with a knife-edge chop. He backs up and he dives in with an elbow that knocks Peyton right down into a seated position. A big smile emerges on Ikiro’s face.

Sharper: “Is this a wise move?”

Knots: “This is who he is. He can’t help himself. Here comes the dice.”

Ikiro shoves his hands into a pocket to pull out a pair of dice. He begins to rattle them in his hand, blowing onto them before tossing them. He shrugs as h looks at the returns before flying towards Rice. He goes for a double knee strike to the face but Rice is no longer there, she rolled out of the way. Ikiro holds onto both his knees as Rice pulls herself up using the rope. Ikiro stands, turning around as Peyton Rice has snuck up onto the top rope. Snowbird drives Ikiro into the canvas and Rice rolls over and hooks the leg:

Sharper: “That’s the game-changer right there, Peyton now tries her hand. The pin!”

1…

2…

Knots: “Not quite enough.”

Peyton and Ikiro are slow to their feet. Both stand. Ikiro steps forward but Peyton spins to his back, locking in the inverted facelock as she moves. Canyon Roll! Ikiro pops up for a moment after the impact before dropping back down onto his back. Peyton takes a deep breath before running forward. Asai moonsault completed, her frame bouncing off Ikiro’s.

Sharper: “Peyton strikes hard again! Is this it?!”

Knots: “Peyton Rice hooks the leg, hoping this puts away Ikiro.”

1….

2...

3-

Sharper: “No! So close, Peyton almost sealed the victory there but Ikiro showing off his resilience.”

Knots: “Whatever was the result of those dice, I would say Ikiro loss that toss.”

Sharper: “Peyton has responded with some heavy blows. This is why you can’t get cute, folks. Ikiro is paying price.”

Ikiro stumbles towards the corner, coming to rest on the ropes. Peyton jumps in with a knee strike to the side. Ikiro falls backward into the ropes. Peyton knees him in the gut, pulling his head for a front facelock. She points towards the corner and the crowd cheers. She goes for the Bear Down! Right as her feet are on the rope, Ikiro throws himself backward and delivers a northern lights suplex. The crowd explodes as Ikiro rolls off. Peyton looks out as all her momentum worked against her.

Knots: “Oh my!”

Sharper: “Peyton tried to finish her but Ikiro with the reversal. That could be it!”

Knots: “Ikiro seems like he’s still recovering too from Peyton’s attacks earlier.”

Sharper: “Ikiro finally manages to roll over and drape an arm!”

1….

2….

Sharper: “Peyton simply reaches and grabs the bottom rope. She might be young, folks, but talk about ring awareness.”

Peyton is still slow to recover. She retreats to the apron. Ikiro stands up. He reaches over and pulls Peyton up. He suplexes her back into the center of the ring before he falls back into the far corner from Peyton. Ikiro has that wide smile on his face and waves the referee over. He orders the referee to play rock, paper, scissors… and the referee reluctantly does so.

Knots: “Ikiro wins again! Paper, Sharper!”

Sharper: “I don’t recall the rules, but I guess that decides what Ikiro’s next line of attack. But I want to say, he’s wasting time, he should be on top of Peyton, trying to win that Television title!”

Ikiro pulls Peyton to her feet and lifts her high up with a brainbuster. He takes a few steps but Peyton swings back. She runs forward, up the corner and this time she completes the Bear Down! The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Peyton Rice nails the Bear Down this time! This is over!”

1…

2…

3!

Sharper: “Peyton Rice catches Ikiro being cute again and you can’t do that when you’re dealing with a high caliber competitor like Peyton Rice. She is still your SCW Television Champion.”

Knots: “Ikiro gave her a challenge but Peyton showing off that she’s one of the closest things to being unstoppable so far.”

Phillips: “Winner of the match… and still the SCW Television Champion… PEYTON RICE!”

Peyton rolls off and gets up. She has her arm raised and is handed the SCW Television Championship. She then holds up the title and celebrates in the ring a bit before we cut away.

Backstage, we see Christy Matthews and Ravyn Taylor talking backstage and Christy looks more than upset. She then turns and starts to walk off. She then turns and looks back.

Christy: “I’m done with these games. I’ve wanted one thing for months. Get it!”

Ravyn watches her leave and sighs as the crowd cheers a bit.

Sharper: “Looks like Christy is getting frustrated!”

Knots: “She’s been the one taking the fall for a lot of the plans. I love this!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Peyton Rice walking backstage with the SCW Television Championship. She takes a few more steps before we see Owen Cruze leaning against the wall waiting for her. Peyton smiles and walks over.

Owen: “Nice win out there.”

Peyton: “Just glad to have some more of these matches where I can show what I do and it’s handled all in the ring.”

Owen: “You and me both. Want to grab drinks after the show? Celebrate another defense?”

Peyton: “Well…I would, but I’m already going out with Ali.”

Owen: “Oh…well then…uh-“

Peyton: “I’m sure he’d be fine with you joining us. You just won’t be able to enjoy any booze. You’ll have to be our DD!”

Owen: “Does Ali even drink?”

Peyton: “I’m joking. I’ll chat with him. You can join us. We’ll find you after the show.”

Peyton turns and heads off. Owen looks at Peyton and turns and walks in the opposite direction.

The scene opens up backstage to see Jessica Winters standing with Konrad Raab in the interview area.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here and I’m with Konrad Raab and Konrad, last week, you had a close fought match with Alistaire Allocco but failed to win the SCW World Championship. It was a major event for you, but one where, you may be wondering where. You had the highest of highs at Rise to Greatness and a low last week.”

Konrad: “Why would I consider that a low? Sure, I’m not the World Champion. But I came out and gave Alistaire Allocco a fight and a challenge. Would I rather have the title so I can celebrate with my family? Again, yes. But I also know that I did Alistaire proud. He chose me and I hope that this puts to rest what this mask…what it means, what it does. It just lets me control things. To understand the why and the how. To do what I need so maybe next time, I am walking away as World Champion.”

Just then, a yell is heard as we see Jessica dive out of the way and Casterillo comes into the scene and kicks Konrad in the head. He falls back into the backdrop. It falls over and Konrad staggers forward, falling into the camera. He falls back and we lose the scene briefly. Another camera shot comes out from the side, running into the scene. Casterillo grabs Konrad and nails him with a hard right.

Sharper: “Casterillo assaulting Konrad Raab!”

Knots: “Guess this is the other target he had. Lots of unfinished business with Konrad!”

Konrad rolls over and Casterillo clubs him in the back and pulls him up and runs him over into the wall. Konrad spins off. He backs up to the wall. Casterillo comes over and nails him with a hard right and then a left to the ribs. He then goes for a hard right to the jaw, but Konrad blocks it and nails him with a hard right of his own. He fights back with a series of European uppercuts. Casterillo stumbles back and Konrad then runs forward and pushes him back and drives him into the wall. He then kicks him in the ribs and then again before grabbing Casterillo by the throat. He pulls him out. He goes to lift him up, but Casterillo blocks it and kicks him in the ribs before nailing him with a Thunder Run.

Sharper: “Casterillo firing back with that damn Thunder Run.”

Knots: “Security and officials are there. Casterillo’s not had a good history with them!”

Sharper: “Shades of Retribution here. And Konrad and Casterillo have evolved since then!”

Casterillo turns and nails one official with a hard right before turning and grabbing Konrad. Konrad pushes him back. Casterillo steps back and goes to step forward. Officials move in. Casterillo seethes as Konrad takes a deep breath and goes to move forward and he’s pushed back. Security also comes into the scene.

Casterillo: “Next time, they won’t stop you!”

Konrad: “I’ve been wondering when you were going to come after me again!”

Casterillo: “Lots to finish in that ring, Konrad….”

Casterillo and Konrad continue to be pulled apart as the crowd cheers some and we cut away.

Backstage, we see Sienna Swann taking a deep breath as she paces in the locker room.

Sienna: “Just casually doing that.”

Laura: “Look, we’ll make it work.”

Sienna: “You’re not the one dealing with James Evans! James…you’ve seen him. He’s barely handling himself. He wants to just hurt people! I should be competing for the World Title. I should be doing everything for the people and WE have to deal with James.”

Chris then gets up and walks over to Sienna.

Chris: “We’ll deal with James. He’s just another person looking to take advantage of our spotlight. And I’ll make sure it’s his biggest mistake. But you…you can do something before then…you can give him a Kiss and show the world that you will get rid of Selena and make SCW a better place!”

Sienna smiles.

Chris: “And I’ll be right there if he tries something-“

There’s a knock at the door.

Sienna: “Now what.”

Laura walks over to the door.

Chris: “I know Sasha seems incapable of making the correct decision, but we have it. Laura got the footage. We get through Apocalypse and the Breakdown after, we make this simple. Sasha gives us the title shot or we’re going to take matters into our own hands.”

Laura walks back and sighs.

Laura: “From Sasha…doesn’t even have the respect to tell us herself.”

Chris: “What?”

Laura: “Chris…you’re banned from ringside tonight. Selena competed alone, Sienna can too.”

Sienna: “What?!”

Chris looks at the memo that Laura has in her hand. He then crumples it up and throws it down. He paces a bit annoyed as Sienna just shakes her head in annoyance as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The screen goes black. The crackling of fire is heard before being overtaken by loud horns and war drums. The screen brightens by fire, to reveal the base of a trophy. The camera begins to tilt upwards slowly, traveling across the bronze surface, engraved with patterns.

“The call has been made. May the finest in the World converge…”

An empty ring is shown briefly on the bottom half of the screen. The roar of the crowd begins to join in with the war drums and horns. Scenes begins to populate around the trophy.

“Legends return!”

A quick shot of David Helms delivering the New Jersey Neckbreaker on an unseen opponent, with the announcer’s exclaim. Shilo Valiant is seen laughing from a dark room. Josh Hudson hosting up the SCW World Championship belt over his head as a downed wrestler is shown at his feet.

“Stars collide!”

Lucas Knight is leaning over ropes, pointing at the camera. Katie Steward executed the Unprettier. Shaun Cruze stepping back and then drilling an opponent with the Morality. Thirteen lifts a faceless opponent with the Broken Wings and drops him on the head.

“All around the world they come forward!”

A rapid fire shot of others is shown including unfamiliar faces, hitting as insane moves as others. Even some of the more popular wrestlers outside SCW is given screen time but at this point, everything fades back to the trophy. The camera has reached the summit. A bronze wrestler is posing, his arms flexed and his hands holding up a miniature world.

“24 go to war for the right to be remembered as God of Wrestling!”

At that point, flames eat away at the screen to leave behind words, written in text looking like smoldering embers.

“SCW and Infamously Dangerous Rum presents God of Wrestling 2019 tournament. Starts September 28th, 8PM EST, Streaming Live on Twitch”

Aaron Blackbourne vs. Gavin Taylor

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. The tune of “The Nexus” by Amaranthe begins as a distorted speech that can barely be made out plays amidst the beat, but it’s not long before the song kicks into full gear, and when it does red and white lights begin pulsing on the stage as we see that smoke has begun to engulf it. When the lyrics kick in, the Tron comes to life with clips of Aaron Blackbourne in action, both as himself and as his various demon incarnations. When the song hits the chorus, pyro suddenly goes off on the stage in sync with the creative soul himself suddenly shooting up through the smoke and standing tall on the stage, arms raised and outstretched as the fans erupt into cheers.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Seattle, Washington, he is Aaron Blackbourne!”

The lights start to come back on, albeit dimmed, as Blackbourne begins making his way down to the ring, happily accepting high fives from the fans with a smile. As he reaches ringside he suddenly leaps onto the apron and quickly climbs so that he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, and in tune with the chorus kicking in a second time he briefly crosses his arms across his chest before throwing them out in the same raised and outstretched pose as before, white spotlights suddenly coming on and converging on him as he closes his eyes and basks in this moment. When the chorus ends, Blackbourne leaps from the top into the ring, removing his black jacket and setting it into his corner before he begins doing some light warm-ups for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne is finding his voice each passing week. Last week, he came out and called out Syren. Syren needing to take a cheap shot to make herself feel good.”

Knots: “Yeah, but Aaron Blackbourne say some harsh truths and ones Syren is going to have to think about more and more.”

Sharper: “But tonight, he may have a very different challenge ahead of him.”

Knots: “If Gavin Taylor even shows up!”

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: “His opponent, from Los Angeles, California, he is the All Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger, but it breaks from time to time as he looks around. He then regains his confidence, smirking again. He gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope before stopping and turning to the curtain. He then nods and goes through the ropes. Gavin steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches for his opponent while also looking all over the ringside area and then to the back.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor coming out, but he’s got his head on a swivel. He’s got a lot of people wanting to get their hands on him.”

Knots: “He wanted his match first. Before Kandis, so Kandis would potentially focus on her match. That didn’t happen and he’s jumpy. Look at him!”

Gavin still keeps looking around before then turning and going over to the official, Michael Constantine. He then points to the floor.

Sharper: “What is Gavin doing now?”

Gavin then motions to the official to come to the ropes.

Gavin: “Just look under the ring. You want a fair fight. I want a fair fight. You know Sasha does. I’m her star here. So come on…just make sure…Kandis always had a seedy part of her. Probably loves it under the ring!”

Knots: “He’s asking mom to check for monsters!”

Sharper: “Well we’ve been right here.”

Knots: “You never know. Ryan Watson could have zero effs to give about physics.”

Gavin talks to Constantine again.

Gavin: “Come on? Just do it!”

Constantine rolls his eyes as Aaron walks over and Constantine turns and walks over to him and explains what is going on. Aaron Blackbourne shakes his head and turns around as Constantine turns and steps through the ropes to the floor. He then looks under the ring. Convinced, he walks around the ring and goes to check another part. Blackbourne continues to shakes his head before Gavin suddenly turns and nails him with a hard right. The crowd ohs and boos. Blackbourne stumbles back and falls to a knee. Constantine looks up and sees Blackbourne down. Gavin just turns and points at him.

Gavin: “They attacked him! Came out of nowhere! I think you should just end this match. Give me the win and let’s get out of here. For everyone’s safety!”

Aaron gets up and as Constantine enters the ring. Aaron motions at him to start the match. Constantine then turns to Gavin and calls for the bell. The bell sounds. Gavin just smiles and turns and holds his arm up for Constantine to hold it up, but as he turns, Aaron Blackbourne runs over and nails him with a hard right and then another and another. The crowd roars as Taylor falls to the ropes. Aaron then grabs him and pulls him up and whips him across. Gavin bounces off and Aaron jumps up and drills him with dropkick right to the jaw. Gavin hits the mat, holding his jaw and popping up before falling back over.

Sharper: “Aaron Blackbourne just caught Gavin in the jaw!”

Knots: “Gavin just pissed off Blackbourne. They both wanted the match to start. Constantine was happy to oblige! And there are no monsters!”

Sharper: “Not under the ring. But Tommy, Ryan, Kandis…a lot of people want to come after him.”

Blackbourne grabs Gavin and pulls him up and then wrenches his arm and pulls him into a chop. Gavin holds his chest as the crowd woos. He slowly gets up and Blackbourne forearms him in the jaw and then kicks him in the ribs. He then whips Gavin into the ropes. Gavin bounces off and Aaron goes for a clothesline, but Gavin ducks. Aaron turns around and Gavin hits a back kick to the ribs before jumping up and hitting a calf kick to the jaw. Aaron rolls over as the crowd boos. Gavin then nails him with a snap jab. Aaron falls back into the corner. Gavin walks over and kicks him in the ribs and then again and again and again. Blackbourne drops down to a seated position as Gavin then leans in, driving his knee into the face of Aaron.

Gavin steps off and walks around the ring. He then turns to Constantine.

Gavin: “You help him, but not me! What the hell?!”

The crowd boos him as he turns back at Aaron as he pulls himself up. He then whips him across the ring. Gavin runs after and Aaron jumps up and over and quickly hits a snap sunset flip into a pin.

Gavin kicks out. Both get up and Aaron kicks him in the ribs and hoists him up with a vertical suplex before just letting him go, causing him to land onto his ass before Blackbourne runs into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up and drives his knees into his shoulders and rides him down to the mat. Blackbourne turns and goes for the pin.

Gavin gets his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Blackbourne showing that sudden style. Only a two though.”

Knots: “Gavin’s ego won’t let him lose. He could be the hell out of here and running for Lake Erie, but he’s still fighting!”

Blackbourne grabs Gavin and pulls him up. He then scoops him up and slams him down in front of the corner. Blackbourne turns to the apron and steps out onto it. He then climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars as Blackbourne turns to Gavin, but Gavin gets up and grabs him and hits a press slam off the top rope. The crowd boos. Blackbourne slowly gets up and Gavin runs over grabs him and hits the Desperation Buzzer-Beater. The crowd ohs and boos. Gavin turns and hooks the leg.

Blackbourne gets his shoulder up. Gavin looks up and grabs him and drags him to his feet. He then whips him into the ropes and scoops him up and hits a sidewalk slam. He then gets up and moves to the corner, getting to the middle turnbuckle. He looks around and dives off with an elbow drop. He goes for the pin.

Blackbourne gets his shoulder up again. Gavin looks up. He then drags him up and clubs him in the back.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor now just hammering away. He thought that elbow drop would be it.”

Knots: “I’m guessing he’s the type of guy that would think a stiff wind could help him win.”

Sharper: “Not going to deny that. He’s got confidence in droves.”

Gavin then whips him into the ropes again. Blackbourne bounces off and Taylor scoops him up in a tilt-a-whirl, but Blackbourne counters with an arm drag. Both get up and Gavin turns to Blackbourne who then hits a double knee to the chest. Gavin is stunned and Blackbourne grabs his head and throws him back into a backbreaker. He goes for the pin.

Gavin kicks out. He rolls over and moves to the ropes. Blackbourne walks over to him, only for Gavin to grab him by the tights and pull him through the ropes to the floor. The crowd boos. (1) Blackbourne rolls over and slowly gets up and Gavin turns and grabs the top rope and hits a dropkick through the ropes, knocking Blackbourne down on the floor. (2) Gavin then rolls over in the ring and tells the official to count. (3)

Sharper: “Sends Aaron Blackbourne to the floor and now Taylor is happy to accept a countout win!”

Knots: “Well a win is a win is a win!”

Gavin gets up and smiles. (4) Just then he turns as we see Tommy Valentine stepping out from the back. Gavin turns and notices him. (5) Blackbourne gets up and moves to the ring. Gavin then looks around before noticing the counting has stopped, but before he can react, Blackbourne runs over and grabs him from behind and rolls through into an Okana roll into a pin.

Gavin kicks out. Tommy lunges to the ring and Gavin turns and rolls out of the ring. He turns and moves to the floor and falls over, crawling to his feet before getting up and running around the ring. (1) Tommy runs after him, the two in hot pursuit. Aaron Blackbourne watches this as he remains in the ring. (2) The crowd cheers as Gavin turns and runs up the rampway to the back. He then stops at the top of the stage before turning back. (3) Tommy heads after him and Gavin points to the curtain and shakes his head. (4) He turns and runs over to the side of the stage and starts to run down the steps along the side. (5) Tommy turns and runs after him. (6)

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor is bolting! Tommy Valentine in pursuit!”

Knots: “And Blackbourne is just looking on pissed off! The All Star is thinking this is a track meet to avoid certain death from Tommy Valentine!”

Gavin turns and runs through the curtains on the floor as Tommy follows. (7) The crowd boos as Aaron Blackbourne remains in the ring. (8) He looks around, shakes his head. (9) Blackbourne just nods and waits as the official, Steve Hollinsworth, counts the ten. (10) The bell sounds. The crowd boos.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via countout, Aaron Blackbourne!”

Hollinsworth goes to raise his arm, but Blackbourne pulls it away.

Sharper: “Blackbourne victorious but not the way he wanted. I’m sure he wanted to humble Gavin Taylor.”

Knots: “Gavin Taylor right now is trying to find his way to Lake Erie to swim across to Canada!”

Blackbourne then turns and looks out at the crowd before we hear a roar and some ruckus. Blackbourne hears it and looks around before pointing out into the crowd. We see the cameras turn before we see the spotlights in the building turn to show Syren, holding a steel chair, stopped by security. Syren is trying to get to the ring and pushes past before security stops her. Another guard comes over and goes to seize her chair.

Sharper: “Syren is trying to come through the crowd!”

Knots: “And security is stopping her. She was planning to attack Aaron Blackbourne. I thought she didn’t care about him!”

Sharper: “It’s Syren. She cares about everyone, especially when they insult her! And the heightened security has foiled whatever she had planned!”

Blackbourne smirks. The crowd starts to chant “Syren sucks!” She looks around and this leads to the security guard to actually be able to get the chair. Syren snaps at the security guard before the other tells her to come with them. Syren looks in the ring as Aaron Blackbourne now stands on the middle rope, looking at Syren. Syren lets out and annoyed yell before turning and yelling at the security guards.

Backstage, we see Peyton Rice walking over to the locker room of Alistaire Allocco. She knocks on the door. She waits a moment before the door opens and Adam opens the door.

Peyton: “Oh, Adam…is Ali around?”

Adam: “Just taking a shower. Told me about your hot date tonight. Just so you know, you’re a lucky woman and he’s a lucky man.”

Peyton nods.

Peyton: “Well thank you-“

Adam: “Want to go in? I can leave you two alone-“

Peyton: “Ah, no…that’s fine. Just wanted to let him know that I ran into Owen. Owen wants to come too and figured it’s an opportunity for all of us to get together since we all agree about the future of SCW, agree on what to do in that ring and all that. Can you let him know? I’ll then be back at the end of the show.”

Adam: “Oh…ohhh…yeah, sure. I’ll let him know.”

Peyton: “Great! Thanks.”

Peyton smiles and walks off.

Adam: “No problem Pey Pey!”

He watches her leave before stepping back and glancing into the locker room.

Adam: “Bringing Owen…Nice…I see your game…”

Adam returns to the locker room.

“The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Sienna Swann vs. James Evans follows.

Sharper: “Main event is next. Sienna Swann will face James Evans. James wants this win. Sienna Swann wants this over. What will happen? Next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Tommy Valentine walking down the hallway. He’s looking around.

Tommy: “Where the hell did he go?”

Tommy continues down the hallway before he hears a female voice.

???: “Looking for someone…”

Tommy stops and turns and Scarlet Grey walks over to Tommy. She smiles as she gets right into Tommy’s personal space.

Tommy: “Scarlet…Did you see that dumbass Gavin run through here?”

Scarlet: “Gavin Taylor?”

Scarlet turns and looks up, leaning back intentionally to draw attention to her cleavage. She turns back.

Scarlet: “I did.”

Tommy: “Where did he go?”

Just then, we see Gavin running over and nailing Tommy in the back with part of a skid. Tommy falls the ground. Gavin looks at him. Scarlet steps back and looks at him.

Scarlet: “He’s right there.”

Gavin looks at Tommy before turning to Scarlet.

Gavin: “Thanks.”

Scarlet: “Pleasure…”

Gavin goes to leave, but Scarlet grabs his arm.

Scarlet: “You’re not getting rid of me that easy. We had a deal. And neither of us have held up our end yet.”

Gavin: “Come on.”

Gavin and Scarlet head off as Tommy winces in pain, holding his back as he stirs and we cut to the ring.

Sienna Swann vs. James Evans

A red carpet is rolled out with a few photographers positioned toward the entrance position, the woman by the name of Laura Steinbeck directs everyone to take their positions just as the arena goes dark. Suddenly one lone spotlight shines in entrance where smoke begins to come out and surround the stage. “Style" by Taylor Swift begins to play throughout the arena, the Tron plays the Video of her various photo-shoots, training, fighting, swimsuits, lingerie and walking through nightclubs with men gawking over her in skin tight dresses. Then Angel, Sienna Swann walks out with her head down as the crowd boos.

Sienna then extends her arms and reveals the large golden angel wings that are part of her entrance gear, she looks around at the crowd and smirks, posing as the camera flashes begin to pepper down on her from the “paparazzi” staged around her, Laura making sure that they take plenty of pics of The Beautiful Angel before making her way to the ring. Laura disappears to the back with the photographers….

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall, for TV time remaining, and is your main event of the evening. First, from Johannesburg, South Africa, she is the IronAngel, Sienna Swann!”

Sienna walks down to the ring, looking around. She continues to the apron, climbing up the stairs and to the top rope, posing with her wings spread wide. She looks up to the rafters as a gold spotlight like the light of heaven shines down on her as gold glitter begins to rain down on the entire arena. Sienna smirks and hops into the ring, spreading her arms out and smiling before taking off her wings.

Sharper: “Sienna Swann just a week and a half away from facing Selena Frost, but tonight, she has another unique challenge, that of James Evans. James Evans meanwhile can focus on Sienna while Chris Cannon is going to have to watch.”

Knots: “Yeah. Chris forced to stay backstage. Selena Frost competed on her own earlier. Sienna has to do the same. And James Evans already said last week he wanted a fight. Sienna Swann will be an interesting challenge. He wants to get to the top. Going through Sienna would be a huge boon to that goal!”

The opening of “Door to Door Cannibals" can be heard blaring through the PA system. The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a positive reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in cheers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The cheers intensify as James looks out at the crowd.

"Your name isn't proud demented man
Hold tight to the lie you sold to them
Take God and the case below
It falls on the day with much to learn
But you didn't get it
No you didn't get it
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No you didn't"

Phillips: “Her opponent, from New York City, New York. He is James Evans!”

James slowly makes his way to the ring, as images of him winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen. James reaches the ring and makes his way up the ring steps, before turning and facing the crowd. James then steps into the ring and walks to the center of it, removing his black hoodie, maintaining his focus. James then goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, his back to the crowd, as the screen shows James powerbombing Ace Marshall through the barricade, as well as James lifting the SCW World title above his head, as his music comes to an end.

Sharper: “You think Kennedy may be smiling watching this?”

Knots: “I’m not sure. I know she said she’s concerned about James, but at the same time, I know she has nothing nice to say about Sienna or Chris!”

The bell sounds. Sienna looks at James. James then starts to walk toward Sienna. Sienna backs away and points to him. Sienna steps through the ropes. James just stops and shakes his head. He turns around and Sienna steps back in and runs at him. The crowd roars, but James looks up at the big screen before turning and ducking under a clothesline attempt from Sienna. Sienna stops and turns around and James scoops her up and slams her down. The crowd cheers. Sienna rolls over and gets back up and James whips her across the ring. She bounces off and James nails her with a jumping shoulder block. The crowd roars. Sienna rolls over and moves to the ropes. She starts to step through, but James pulls her back in and then scoops her up and slams her down again. Sienna rolls over and backs up to the corner.

Sharper: “Sienna tried to attack James from behind, but James was ready and is quickly got Sienna begging off!”

Knots: “Sienna wasn’t ready for this. James wanted to compete and damn, he’s coming out strong! Sienna wasn’t expecting this!”

James follows up and grabs Sienna and pulls her up before whipping her across the ring. Sienna goes up and over the top rope and falls to the floor. Sienna staggers over to the barricade. She falls to a knee. (1) James turns and runs over and slides down to the floor. (1) Sienna gets up and James runs over and shoulders her down. Sienna hits the mats. (2) He turns and grabs her and pulls her up. (3) He spins her around and throws her into the ring. James slides in after. Sienna gets up and James scoops her up from behind and hits a back suplex. He goes for the pin.

Sienna kicks out. The crowd boos. James gets up and grabs her.

Sharper: “James Evans as aggressive as we’ve seen him!”

Knots: “He wants to defeat Sienna Swann, both as a message to Chris Cannon, but he said it last week. He wants to earn a shot at the World Championship. He’s not worrying about Redemption. He’s worrying about himself now!”

James tuns and whips Sienna into the corner. James runs after and Sienna jumps up to float over. James catches her. Sienna kicks her legs as he turns and spins around, but Sienna spins through pulls James down with a reverse STO. James rolls through, holding his head. He starts to get up and Sienna gets up and nails him with a dropkick to the jaw. James hits the mat. He grabs at the ropes, starting to get up and Sienna drags him back, pulling him by the hair and dragging him down with a neckbreaker. The crowd boos as Sienna goes for the pin.

James kicks out. Sienna gets up. James stirs and Sienna stomps him in the back of the head and then again and again. James rolls to the apron. He starts to get up and Sienna grabs him. James grabs at the head and hits a guillotine drop. Sienna stumbles back. James turns and rolls into the ring. He gets up and runs over to Sienna, but Sienna suddenly jumps up and hits a pump enziguri kick to the jaw. James falls to his hands and knees.

Sharper: “My God! The impact. Just caught James right in the face!”

Knots: “And she’s the one complaining about Selena’s Defying Gravity!”

Sharper: “It’s Sienna. You said it earlier. She only cares about what benefits her!”

James slowly stirs and Sienna runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a dropkick to the back of his head. James hits the mat. Sienna rolls him over and hooks the leg.

James rolls his shoulder up. Sienna sits up and turns and glares at the official before getting up. James rolls over and starts to get up. Sienna watches him and James stirs as Sienna hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then a kick to the thigh before a forearm to the jaw, a spinning back fist to the jaw and then a jumping back kick to the throat, knocking James down with the Angel’s Wrath. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Angel’s Wrath and James Evans taking several shots.”

Knots: “Hard to be aggressive when you’re not sure where the shots at coming from!”

James rolls over and Sienna smirks and pulls him over to the ropes and places him on the middle rope. She starts to choke him with her knee.

Sienna steps off and walks around the ring. She then runs across and jumps up and lands on James’ back. James falls back. Sienna turns and goes for the pin.

James kicks out. Sienna rolls off. She then turns and grabs James. James falls to the corner. Sienna hits a hard forearm and then another and another. She then rears back and goes for a head kick, but James blocks it. James then pulls at her before pushing her back. Sienna hits the mat and rolls through and James runs out with a clothesline. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Big clothesline out of the corner!”

Knots: “That’s how you regain control!”

Sienna rolls over and gets up and James kicks her in the ribs and hooks her up and hits a snap suplex. Sienna rolls over and stirs and starts to get up only for James to run into the ropes, bounce off and James spins around her and hits a snap German suplex. The crowd ohs. James lets go before Sienna drops to the mat and James goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

Sienna gets her shoulder up. James turns and looks up before turning around and grabbing Sienna by the head. He pulls her up and whips her hard into the corner. Sienna staggers out and James lifts her up and hits a spinebuster. He goes through for the pin.

Sienna gets her shoulder up again. James rolls off and starts to get up. He grabs her and drags her up, but Sienna hits a jawbreaker. James falls back to the ropes.

Sharper: “Sienna with the jawbreaker and James short-circuited!”

Knots: “She knew he was just running away with some huge momentum and knew she had to stop him!”

Sienna gets up and turns and moves toward James and nails him with a hard shoot kick to the ribs and then another. She grabs him and pulls him out by the head and goes for a bulldog. James rolls to his back. Sienna then gets up and smiles. She then poses a bit before exiting to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She then looks at James before looking down and going for the Swann-ton Bomb, but James rolls out of the way. Sienna hits hard and rolls through. She gets up, holding the back of her head and James runs at her and clotheslines her down. He looks around before calling for the end. The crowd roars. Sienna starts to get up and James then hoists her up onto his shoulders. The crowd roars as he sets up for the Middle Finger to the Establishment. The crowd cheers more before we see Chris Cannon, who has run out from the back, sliding into the ring. James turns and Chris runs at him and nails him with the C4. Sienna manages to land on her feet enough to push back and roll through. James holds his ribs as the crowd boos. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, James Evans!”

Sharper: “Chris Cannon coming out here. He’s supposed to stay in the back!”

Knots: “Yeah, but unlike James who made sure Chris saw him coming, Chris needed to get the shot from behind. And now, he’s going right after James!”

Sharper: “Hard right hands. Chris Cannon is extracting his redemption for James’ attack. Chris wants to fight, but with James down!”

Chris moves to a mount and hammers away on James’ head. The crowd boos as James covers up. Sienna winces and starts to get up in the corner. The crowd boos more as Chris continues to attack James. He then starts to choke him, looking down at him. James struggles as the bell sounds again. Sienna just looks at Chris and smiles a bit before another roar comes from the crowd. Selena Frost starts to come out from the back. Sienna turns and looks at her. Selena continues to head to the ring.

Sharper: “Selena Frost coming out! And she’s gunning for Sienna! But we’re out of time!”

Knots: “Chris is trying to choke the life out of James! We need help out here!”

Selena heads down to the ring and slides in. Sienna heads over to her and grabs her and the two trade shots as the scene fades to black…