Breakdown - September 14, 2023

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharper: “We come to you from Tampa, Florida, the home of the Lightning, for Breakdown! And tonight, we will determine who will challenge the SCW World Tag Team Champions at Apocalypse!”

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

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and tonight, eleven teams enter tag team turmoil hoping to punch their title to a title shot.”

Knots: “Big hope depending on where you end up. Randomly drawn, but whoever survives, they get Rated X at Apocalypse.”

Sharper: “Not only that. Some big matches tonight including Asher Hayes facing Gavin Taylor, but in moments, Deanna Frost heads to the ring and she’ll face the returning Sarah Wolf!”

Deanna Frost vs. Sarah Wolf

The chords of "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena, causing a roar from the audience as bright, fall leaves seem to blow and fly on the LED screens on and around the ramp. From the back curtain, out runs "The Queen's Guard" Deanna Frost, taking in the audience before running to the right side, then the left side, shouting to them in excitement. The SCW United States Championship is around her waist. The 'leaves' follow her as she does. Returning to the middle, Deanna gives a spin on one foot, her arms outstretched, the 'leaves' circling her below her feet.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, from Manhattan, New York, she is the SCW United States Champion, ‘The Queen's Guard’, Deanna Frost!”

Hearing her name, Deanna stops her spin, side facing the ring, and, with one hand over her heart, her free hand arcs around to point forward, the 'leaves' flying down the ramp and 'circling the ring LED barriers. Making her way down to the ring, Deanna high-fives fans along the way until she reaches the ring. Sliding under the ring, the Queen's Guard jumps to her feet, making her way to the middle ropes and leaning over them, one arm raised to the crowd. She does the same to the other sides of the ring. On the last time, Deanna hops back into the ring as the lights return to normal. She takes off her US championship as she looks around the ring.

Sharper: “Deanna Frost kicking us off here tonight in non-title action and there is a connection here. Sarah Wolf awaits her.”

Knots: “And Deanna went to help Alexis Quinne after Sarah Wolf attacked her. And Wolf now could be quickly making a statement!”

Sharper: “Unless Alexis Quinne makes an appearance and then who knows? Will Deanna Frost have a different reaction?”

“When I Am Queen” by Jack Off Jill plays throughout the arena. The crowd roars as the cameras start to pan the crowd, hoping to find Sarah Wolf.

Phillips: “And her opponent, from an unknown location, she is Sarah Wolf!”

The cameras continue their scan of the crowd. We hear a roar from one section of the crowd as we see Sarah Wolf almost roll over the barricade and to her feet. She then looks at the ring as Deanna Frost just watches her. Wolf looks at Deanna as the crowd roars. She then gets up as Jennifer Cassidy calls for the bell and the bell sounds. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Wolf coming through the crowd as she did at Rise to Greatness. As she always does.”

Knots: “And now, we’ll see what she does against the US champion.”

Deanna looks at Wolf as Wolf walks out of the corner. Deanna then lunges and Wolf then goes for a forearm shot and clocks Deanna. She forearms Deanna again, leading some to roar. Wolf then forearms her again and then spins her around and runs her over to the corner, going to drive her face first into the top turnbuckle. Deanna blocks it and elbows Sarah in the ribs. She drives Wolf into the top turnbuckle. Wolf staggers back and Deanna steps up and forearms her in the jaw and then snapmaring her down and forearming her in the back of the head and then again and again. Wolf rolls away. She looks up. She then nods as Deanna looks at her and Wolf runs at her and Deanna hits a hip throw into a side headlock. Wolf slides her head out and then forearms Deanna in the back of the head. The two roll away from one another. They get up and Wolf chops Deanna.

Sharper: “This may not be a pretty one, but we know Deanna can strike with the best of them.”

Knots: “Wolf wants to fight, fine. Let’s do this. This could be a fun one!”

Wolf nails her with a throat thrust. Deanna staggers back. Wolf then grabs her and pushes her back into the corner, choking her.

Wolf steps back and walks around the ring. She turns and runs at Deanna and Deanna gets an elbow up. Wolf staggers out and Deanna runs out and hits a jumping leg lariat. Wolf hits the mat. She gets up and Deanna grabs her and snapmares her down again. Deanna then pulls Wolf up to her feet. She goes for a German suplex, but Wolf blocks it. She elbows Deanna in the jaw once and then again. Deanna staggers back. Wolf then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and then going for a clothesline. Deanna ducks and then catches Wolf and hits a back suplex.

Sharper: “Hard back suplex. Just snapping her back.”

Knots: “This is more of an aggressive feeling out process. Whatever works though.”

Wolf starts to get up and Deanna grabs her and holds her bent over and knees her in the chest. Wolf falls back into the corner. Deanna then hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then another before then jumping up and hitting a knee strike to the jaw. Wolf staggers out from the corner and Deanna shoves her down. She rolls her over and hooks the leg.

Wolf kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up. Deanna follows up and forearms her in the jaw. She then pushes her to the ropes and fires her off. Wolf bounces off the ropes and Deanna goes for a spinning heel kick, catching her under the jaw. Wolf hits the mat and rolls over to the ropes. As she does, we see Alexis Quinne walk out from the back and onto the stage. She doesn’t hesitate to invite herself to ringside.

Sharper: “Spinning heel kick takes down Sarah Wolf.”

Knots: “While Alexis Quinne is coming to ringside. She’s going to watch this from the best seat in the house.”

Sharper: “We know Quinne loves her match studying, but I don’t know if this not for more.”

Wolf grabs at the ropes and Deanna steps over her and hits a crossface punch and then another and another.

Deanna steps back and holds her hands up to prove it. She then walks over to Wolf who suddenly grabs her and throws her through the ropes. Deanna hits the floor with a thud. (1) She rolls over as Wolf gets up and sees Quinne. She smiles. Deanna gets up. (2) She then goes to move to the ring, but Wolf runs at her and hits a baseball slide. Deanna falls back to the floor. (3) Wolf calmly rolls to the floor.

Sharper: “Wolf taking Frost down. She sees Quinne.”

Knots: “She’s been smiling since. Now she has an audience of one for her violence.”

Sharper: “Unless Quinne jumps in.”

Wolf walks over to Deanna. (1) She grabs her and then starts to bite her. The crowd roars as Deanna struggles.

Deanna pulls away and Wolf grabs her and drives her face first into the ring apron. Wolf then looks at Quinne as Quinne stops at the mats, glaring at her. The official warns Wolf as she turns and grabs Deanna and rolls her into the ring. Deanna rolls over as Wolf slides in. Deanna get sup and Wolf clotheslines her down. She goes for the pin.

Deanna Frost kicks out. She rolls over and starts to get up and Wolf grabs her and pulls her up and bites her again.

Deanna pulls away and moves to the corner.

Sharper: “And Wolf just trying to maim the US Champion!”

Knots: “Maybe trying to get Quinne to do something. To attack. To strike.”

Wolf then grabs kicks Deanna in the ribs. Wolf whips Deanna across the ring. Deanna stops at the corner. Wolf runs after and Deanna gets an elbow up. Wolf stumbles back and Deanna runs at her and jumps up and hits a running bulldog. Wolf rolls over. She starts to get up and staggers up and right into Deanna who hits the Spring Fling DDT. She hooks the leg.

Wolf gets her shoulder up. Wolf rolls over and moves to the ropes. She then gets up and turns and swings, but Deanna ducks and catches her from behind and hits a release German suplex. The crowd ohs. Wolf rolls over and Deanna grabs her again and elbows her in the back before then kneeing her in the chest once and then again and again. Wolf falls back into the corner. Deanna then turns and runs at her and clotheslines her in the chest. She grabs Wolf and then goes to whip her across, but Wolf spins through and then reaches up and rakes the eyes. Deanna winces and Wolf then hits a bicycle kick to the head. Deanna falls to the mat. Wolf falls to her knees as Quinne now moves to the ring.

Sharper: “Oh! Wolf got all of that bicycle kick, but right after an eye rake.”

Knots: “And so Deanna didn’t even see it coming!”

Sharper: “Quinne’s moved closer to the ring too.”

Wolf then grabs Deanna and pulls her up. She looks at her and smiles before throwing her over with a vertical suplex. Deanna winces. Wolf smirks and goes for a lateral press, looking right at Quinne.

Deanna kicks out. She rolls over and Wolf then grabs her by the hair. She pulls her up and Wolf then turns to Deanna and goes for the Exorkissed, but Deanna blocks it with her hands and knees her in the ribs. She then grabs her by the head and spins her through with a swinging neckbreaker. Wolf rolls over. Deanna turns and starts to get up.

Sharper: “Deanna blocked Wolf! Neckbreaker send her down.”

Knots: “I didn’t see the black liquid though…”

Quinne keeps looking in, examining as Deanna then exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She looks over at Wolf and dives off with an elbow drop. She follows up with the pin.

Wolf gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and crawls to the ropes farthest from Quinne. Quinne starts to walk around the ring. Deanna gets up and sees this. She walks over to the ropes.

Deanna: “I’ve got her, Alexis! I’ve got her!”

Deanna turns back as Quinne ignores Deanna and grabs Wolf from behind .She clubs her in the back once and then again before pulling her away from the ropes. Deanna scoops her up and slams her down. Deanna moves to the corner. Wolf slowly starts to get up and reaches into her mouth. Quinne moves to the apron. The official heads over to her. Quinne gets down.

Deanna: “Alexis!”

Deanna then runs at Wolf, but Wolf hits a back elbow. Deanna falls back to the official, stopping herself from accidentally knocking her over. Deanna turns and Wolf reaches up and then we see some of the black liquid dripping onto her hands from her mouth. She smiles and turns as then swings, throwing some of the liquid toward Deanna, clearly showing it’s not simply a water-like substance. Deanna ducks and it catches Jennifer Cassidy in the eyes. Cassidy goes down as she yells in pain. Deanna turns and forearms Wolf, knocking her back. She dives to Cassidy checking on her. Cassidy yells in pain as Deanna looks around.

Deanna: “Get help!”

We see a crew member scramble. Wolf gets up and Quinne enters only for her to tackle Wolf down, over Deanna and Cassidy. The crowd ohs as Deanna falls over and rolls over. Wolf and Quinne roll through and Quinne hammers away on Wolf.

Sharper: “That liquid! That liquid into the eyes of Jennifer Cassidy!”

Knots: “Deanna’s focusing on her while Quinne and Wolf get back to fighting!”

The crowd roars as Quinne nails Wolf with a couple of blows before Wolf reaches up, grabbing at the face of Quinne. Quinne shakes her off as Deanna continues to focus on Cassidy. Officials run down, one with a towel, as others bring some bottled water. They join the crew member that had run out and goes over to check on Cassidy. The bell is heard. The crowd boos as Quinne and Wolf keep trying to get shots in, before Wolf pushes Quinne off and Quinne falls through the ropes to the floor. Wolf turns and looks at Cassidy and turns and shrugs.

Wolf: “Shouldn’t have ducked!”

Deanna gets up and turns, eyes wide, and she gets up, before Quinne re-enters the ring and tackles Wolf down from behind. The crowd ohs as Wolf turns and Quinne hammers away on her with shot after shot. Deanna now turns and tries to protect Cassidy from the two women fighting.

Sharper: “Deanna now running defense as Quinne and Wolf going at it again!”

Knots: “Quinne getting some good shots in too!”

Sharper: “We need to take a break. We’re going to try and restore order here. We’ll back!”

Cassidy is shown wailing in pain as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Deanna Frost walking into her locker room. She steps forward, holding the SCW United States Championship and holds it up before then gently placing it down. She then sits down, sighing, and running her hand through her hair. A few moments after, Alexis Quinne bursts into the room. Deanna looks up.

Deanna: “Are you going to handle her?”

Quinne stops and turns to Deanna.

Quinne: “What?”

Deanna: “Handle her? Wolf? Jennifer Cassidy may be blind thanks to whatever she had and you’re trying to fight her on top of her. And you’re out there when I could’ve maybe gotten it done before-“

Quinne: “I’ll handle her, Deanna. Okay. You should be used to this. People attacking you for no good reason and she won’t even tell me why. So if this is fun for her, I’m going to try and make it fun for me.”

Deanna: “And I just was in the middle of it!”

Quinne: “De…thanks for the support. But I didn’t need you at Rise to Greatness and I won’t need you with Wolf. She wants a fight, I’ve had one bubbling in me for a long time. And I’m happy to give it to her.”

Deanna shakes her head as Quinne walks off. We then see the camera turn as Amy Chastaine enters the room, bags in her hand. She steps forward.

Deanna: “Hey, Amy-“

Chastaine: “Saw what happened out there.”

Deanna shakes her head.

Deanna: “Just…just what it is. Good to see you back. We’ve been wondering and-“

Chastaine: “I’m fine. And I’m ready for tonight.”

Deanna: “Good.”

Chastaine pauses a moment.

Chastaine: “Mind if I give you a piece of advice since Selena’s not here.”

Deanna: “She-“

Chastaine: “She’s not. Her bus isn’t here.”

Deanna nods.

Chastaine: “I’ve always thought the two of you were too nice for this sport….Selena, I’m not so sure now. But you…without her watching your back, you need to decide when you can’t afford to be nice.”

Chastaine looks at Deanna as she looks up as Chastaine heads off camera as the scene cuts to the ring.

Sal Darius vs. “The One” Kirsten Scott

SCW Television Championship

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

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

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

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

AUS!

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

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

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

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

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

Phillips: “And the champion…she is Your Own Personal Nightmare…’The One’ Kirsten Scott!”
Scott is shown handing the referee the Television Championship, looking completely frustrated, shaking her fists, her eyes on Sal.

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

Sharper: “Scott still not happy about being excluded from the Tag Team Turmoil match. No doubt looking to take her frustration out on Sal Darius.”

Knots: “But look at that smirk on Sal’s face.”

Sharper: “You’re right. Doesn’t seem phased by those two shots.”

Scott smirks as well, before going for two more shots, but Sal dodges both, before slapping the champion in the back of the head. Scott staggers forward. She turns to face Sal, glaring at him.

Knots: “You can tell just how much that stung by the look on the champ’s face.”

Scott lunges at Sal, trying to connect with body shots, but Sal blocks them, connecting with another slap to the back of the head, which looks harder than the first. The crowd boos as Scott is shown holding the back of her head as Sal parades around the ring with his arms outstretched and a cocky grin on his face.

Sharper: “The challenger full of himself as usual. The champion seems to be letting her emotions get the better of her, however.”

Scott turns around as Sal motions for her to ‘bring it.’ Scott lunges forward once again, as both competitors engage in a tie-up. Scott tries to grapple with Sal, but Sal uses his body weight to keep the advantage. Sal hooks both Scott’s arms, before delivering knees to her sides.

Sal breaks his hold, transitions behind Scott, hooking her around the waist, and drives her to the mat. Sal gets up and runs to the ropes, before jumping off the second rope, and connecting with the Sex Curse. He then goes for a cover.

1!

Scott kicks out!

Sharper: “The challenger getting the first pin fall attempt, with a two count.”

Sal picks Scott up from the mat. Scott hits a European uppercut. Sal staggers back. Scott goes for some body blows, as Sal manages to cover up. Scott goes for a body kick, but Sal catches it. Sal then pulls Scott into a spine buster. Sal goes for another cover.

1!

Scott kicks out once!

Knots: “The champion needs to regroup if she plans on retaining the title. You think she’s too worried about the Turmoil match?”

Sharper: “I can’t say for sure, but if its truly the case, then it’d be wise for Scott to channel that anger into something positive. Like winning the match.”

Knots: “You’d think she would’ve already figured that out.”

Sal picks Scott up, and goes for a few more knees, but Scott covers up. Sal slaps her in the back of the head. Scott stumbles forward. Sal grabs Scott and goes to whip her across the ropes. Scott blocks it and gets behind Sal. Sal goes for a spinning back elbow. Scott dunks under, then connects an uppercut. Sal staggers back, as Scott follows up with a kick to the side of the head, then a second, leaving Sal dazed.

Sharper: “She may have heard us.”

Sal drops to one knee, as Scott gets behind him and delivers a series of elbows to the side of his head, before the ref gets in the middle.

Knots: “Not that he did before this match, but I’m not sure Sal’s going to be able to think straight after all is said and done.”

Sal is shown slowly pushing himself up, and pushing the ref away as Scott is then shown stalking Sal. Sal sits up on his knees. Scott charges, and connects with a running knee to the back of the head, leveling Sal. Scott then hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Sal has got to be it. That’s it. He’s done!”

1!

3!

Knots: “Scott retains, but Sal…can’t take anything from him. He took it to the champion. A slight miscalculation cost him.”

Sharper: “Perhaps you’re right, but the end result is what it is. And still…”

“Sonne” hits as the ref calls for the bell. Scott gets to her feet as the ref hands her the TV title. She holds it by her side, looking down at Sal, who is slowly stirring. She then glares at the camera as it gets closer to her.

Sharper: “That is the look of someone who wanted to send a message.”

Knots: “Loud and clear.”

Phillips: “Here is your winner, as result of a pin fall, and still! The SCW Television Champion…’The One’ Kirsten Scott!”

The cameras show Scott once more before she climbs out of the ring. Sal is shown sitting up, slightly dazed. Another shot at Scott and the TV title before the cameras cut away.

The backstage area of Supreme Championship Wrestling shifted to the feeling nothing short of an eerie, hushed catacomb, a realm where shadows found their sanctuary within the cold, unyielding embrace of concrete walls. Overhead, the dim, flickering lights, typically a guiding beacon of bustling activity, had transmuted into spectral sentinels casting an otherworldly pallor across the surroundings.

What was once a vibrant backstage now lay ensnared in sepulchral silence. Wrestlers and staff members, their camaraderie and enthusiasm withered under the oppressive weight of an inscrutable presence, traversed the gloom with a somber solemnity. Faces that had once danced with animated laughter and eager anticipation were now etched with a haunting uncertainty, as if they had glimpsed something that transcended the veil of their everyday existence.

With every footstep taken, a foreboding echo resonated ominously within the confined space. It was as if the very ground beneath dared not disturb the enigmatic equilibrium that had descended, and the labyrinthine corridors, once vibrant with chatter and the clatter of preparation, now reverberated with their own unsettling enigmatic whispers. The walls themselves appeared privy to mysteries that begged to be unraveled.

The atmosphere bore a gravity that was palpable, an unsettling presence that eclipsed the ordinary with the extraordinary. Within the enigmatic stillness, an enigmatic enigma lingered just beyond the grasp of understanding, and the backstage catacomb of Supreme Championship Wrestling had become a place where shadows concealed unfathomable enigmas that beckoned to be unraveled.

In a concealed corridor drenched in enigmatic obscurity, a solitary figure materialized. The Enigma, a presence steeped in inscrutable intrigue, radiated a chilling aura that appeared to siphon warmth from the air itself. He stood there, a spectral puzzle within the unsettling ambiance, a confounding enigma that had left all who laid eyes upon him in bewildered wonder.

The arrival of this cryptic entity was not a mere occurrence; it was a profound manifestation of significance. As though summoned from the unfathomable depths of the unknown, The Enigma advanced into the corridor's mysterious obscurity. Each step resonated with an unexplained potency, leaving no doubt that he was a being shrouded in riddles that defied human comprehension.

His presence emitted a tangible chill, as if it were draining heat from the surroundings and casting an icy shadow over all. Shadows themselves, typically vacant voids, now seemed to quiver and bow before him, as though acknowledging the enigmatic specter. The flickering overhead lights, usually a source of illumination, wavered in their perplexing radiance, as though in awe of the inscrutable presence that had emerged.

Amidst the eerie ambiance that clung to the corridor like a riddle, The Enigma stood in spectral isolation. His mysterious form, concealed beneath the cryptic mask and attire, resembled that of a spectral guardian, a guardian of enigmatic enigmas that had left all who beheld him in bewildering astonishment.

It was a moment of enigmatic revelation, where the very air itself seemed to thicken with questions and conundrums. Those who dared to witness The Enigma in that enigmatic corridor were left with a disquieting impression of bewildering ambiguity, as they had encountered an enigma that invited scrutiny yet remained impervious to understanding.

Drawing near, a crew member, his heart throbbing with both intrigue and trepidation, gathered the courage to break the oppressive silence.

Crew Member: (Nervously stammering) Excuse me, sir... Is there something you need?

The Enigma, his cryptic masked visage pivoting to meet the crew member's gaze, extended a gloved hand. In it lay a sealed envelope, embossed with an emblem that bore significant import.

The Enigma: (In cryptic tones) Deliver this to your General Manager. Let them know that the unveiling of the obscure revelation has begun.

The crew member, his hands quivering as he accepted the enigmatic missive, felt a shiver crawl down his spine. The gaze of The Enigma seemed to penetrate the depths of his soul, an encounter that would haunt him indefinitely. Without uttering another word, The Enigma turned and, like a wraith, dissolved into the enigmatic obscurity, vanishing into the enigmatic shadows.

The crew member, clutching the enigmatic message, hurriedly embarked on his cryptic mission to convey the mystifying communiqué to the General Manager. The enigmatic ambiance persisted, casting a dark shadow over the backstage realm.

COMMERCIALS

Dawn Warren vs. Alex Desoubrais Jr.

“Ain’t It Fun” by Paramore begins to blast across the speakers. As it does Dawn Warren makes her way out from behind the curtains smirking. She claps the hands of the roaring fans before sliding into the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Los Angeles, California, she is ‘The Pink Puppy,’ Dawn Warren!”

Sharper: “Dawn Warren has been struggling a bit thus far here in SCW, but tonight could be the night she turns it all around with a big win over an SCW veteran, especially considering it’s been a long time since we’ve seen Alex Jr. in action.”

Knots: “If you ask me, I think she should turn to the Brand to help her actually become something around here. I mean, you know Holly can come up with something much better than ‘The Pink Puppy’ to help this young lady be taken seriously.”

Sharper just groans and rolls his eyes at that as Dawn starts stretching against the ropes, waiting for her opponent’s music to hit. After a few moments, though, there’s still nothing and the boos slowly begin from fans who paid to see some wrestling. Dawn looks to both Jason Phillips and referee Steve Hollinsworth, who are both just as confused as she is. Finally, Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks out onto the stage, no music of any kind playing and nobody by his side. Despite this, he looks incredibly focused and confident as he marches down to the ring, the reaction of the fans revealing Alex’s presence to everyone in the ring.

Phillips: “And, uh, her opponent… Alex Desoubrais Jr!”

Sharper: “Well, this is certainly, um… something.”

Knots: “Of course it is, Sharper! This is the magic of the Holly Adams Brand at work! Alex Jr. never needed music to be a star!”

Sharper: “I’m starting to doubt if the Brand has even done anything for him and whether or not that’s better. I mean, none of them are even coming out here with him.”

Knots: “Why would they when they have tag team turmoil to focus on? Trust me, Alju will prove himself just fine on his own.”

Alex Jr. climbs into the ring and immediately tries to close the distance with Dawn, only for Steve Hollinsworth to cut him off and tell him to get to his corner so they can properly begin. Alex rolls his eyes at this and asks that she ring the bell now, but she refuses to get out of his way until he finally does as she asked. After checking with Dawn to make sure she’s ready, Jennifer signals for the bell and the match is underway. Dawn starts moving toward the center of the ring, but Alex Jr. explodes out of his corner and flattens her with a big clothesline! Wasting absolutely no time, he quickly climbs to the top turnbuckle and goes for the Phoenix Splash, but Dawn rolls out of the way and he crashes and burns! Some of the fans audibly groan at the miss as Alex Jr. slowly rises to his knees, feeling the effects of hitting nothing but canvas and looking frustrated that he missed. Dawn capitalizes with a basement dropkick to the face that sends him rolling out to the floor.

Sharper: “This is a far more aggressive Alex Jr. than I think I’ve ever seen. Perhaps too aggressive as he tried to end this in record time and it blew up in his face.”

Knots: “And you’re sitting here doubting that the Brand has done anything for him. This is a whole new Alju we’re seeing and it’s only a matter of time before he catches Dawn and shows her that aggression always triumphs over a peppy spirit.”

Alex Jr. climbs to his feet and walks around on the floor for a moment, getting his bearings as Dawn remains in the ring, waiting for him. Once he realizes what happened, he immediately slides back into the ring and charges Dawn for another clothesline, but she ducks it and catches him with a step-up enziguri. Alex stumbles around in a bit of a daze and Dawn runs off the ropes before taking him down with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors! Alex starts to sit up, but Dawn runs off the ropes again and catches him in the face with a running savate kick! She goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Alex Jr. kicks out! Dawn doesn’t seem deterred as she hops up onto the second turnbuckle and waits for him to get back to his feet. Once he does, she dives off with a crossbody, but Alex manages to catch her! He takes a moment to readjust his hold on her before slamming her down to the mat. He hops up onto the second turnbuckle himself now before coming off with a pointed elbow drop across the face! He goes for a cover and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Dawn kicks out!

Sharper: “Dawn had the upper hand for a moment there but maybe got a bit over-aggressive herself.”

Knots: “That’s the Brand difference right there.”

Sharper: “I fail to see it when both competitors have made the same mistakes.”

Knots: “The maybe you should talk to Holly and get some help with that. It’s only $29.99 to get started, you know.”

Alex grabs Dawn by the hair and begins hammering away on her, referee Jennifer Cassidy warning him about both the hair and the closed fists but he ignores her. When he does finally back off, he heads over to the corner and climbs to the top turnbuckle, glancing behind himself to make sure Dawn is still in place. He makes another attempt at the Phoenix Splash, but once again Dawn rolls out of the way! This time, though, Alex manages to land on his feet and roll through the attempt. He spies Dawn pulling herself up in the corner and charges in, but she manages to get both feet up and catches him in the face! Alex stumbles back a bit as Dawn grabs him in a front facelock and tries to run up the turnbuckle for a tornado DDT, but Alex manages to slip free and stops her on the turnbuckles with a hard right to the jaw! Dawn looks a bit dazed as Alex shakes his head in frustration before climbing up with her. He tries to hook her for a potential superplex, but Dawn starts delivering shots to his side and sternum to loosen his grip before she manages to kick his leg out from under him, causing him to slip back to the mat. When he moves in again she lands a kick right to the chest that manages to double him over. She measures him before leaping off the middle turnbuckle into a sunset flip, but Alex Jr. grabs the top ropes to keep himself from being taken over before he drops down into a pin of his own.

1!

Steve Hollinsworth immediately stops her count once she realizes Alex has never let go of the ropes and admonishes him for it while he argues with her over not counting. He gets right in her face, telling her that he needs to win this match and she should just focus on doing her job, to which she argues that she’s doing exactly that. Alex pauses and runs a hand through his hair once he realizes he’s losing focus, and he turns around just in time for Dawn to catch him With Great Power! Alex pops up briefly from the impact before he falls back to the mat, and once Dawn sees this she follows up with Comes Great Responsibility! Once she lands the splash, she hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Alex Jr. kicks out!

Knots: “Come on, Hollinsworth! If he’d have just done her job, Alju would’ve notched a big victory for the Brand here tonight!”

Sharper: “He was doing her job Jon, preventing Alex from trying to steal this win because he’s so desperate to prove his worth to Holly and her cronies!”

Dawn looks at the referee and Hollinsworth confirms she only made a two count. Taking a moment to recompose herself, Dawn opts to move in and starts trying to grab Alex’s leg to set him up for the Puppy Power, but he reaches up and grabs her by the hair before landing a few right hands that ultimately force her to back off. Alex gets back to his feet and both competitors charge at one another, but the size difference is in Alex’s favor as he knocks her to the mat with a hard shoulder tackle. He immediately runs over to the corner and ascends the turnbuckles, looking to make a third attempt at the Phoenix Splash this match, but Dawn is quick to return to her feet this time and lands another running savate kick, this one to the back of one of Alex’s legs which causes him to struggle to stay on the turnbuckles. As he gets his footing back, Dawn steps out onto the apron and climbs up to the top from the outside, positioning Alex before she goes for Think Pink! Alex manages to hand on, though, refusing to be taken over into the powerbomb as he yells at Dawn to let him go and just give up already. He manages to land a right hand to the temple to loosen her grip before he backflips off the turnbuckles and lands on his feet in the center of the ring, although he does stumble a bit in the process. He can audibly be heard cursing at this before he tries charging at Dawn in the corner, but she once again gets her feet up and catches him in the face. She grabs his arm and lands an open palm strike across the chest to keep him stunned before she runs up the turnbuckles and leaps off for a springboard arm drag, trying to reposition herself into a bulldog on the way down! Alex somehow manages to slip free of the start of Faster Than A Speeding Bullet, but Dawn manages to roll through regardless. As soon as she gets back to her feet, she closes the distance only for Alex Jr. to catch her with an inside cradle!

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings as Alex Jr. releases the inside cradle and starts pumping his fist and hopping up and down, screaming “I DID IT!” before dropping to his knees in almost disbelief, looking like he’s about to cry as Hollinsworth goes to raise his arm in victory, which he allows her to do while pumping his other fist and yelling “I’M THE BEST! THANK YOU HOLLY FOR MAKING ME THE BEST!”

Phillips: “Here is your winner… Alex Desoubrais Jr!”

Knots: “I told you Sharper! This is the power of the Holly Adams Brand, oh ye of little faith.”

Sharper: “I’m not going to deny that Alex Jr. managed to win this match by catching Dawn when she tried to match his aggression, but he’s acting like he’s just won the World Title.”

Knots: “Considering he hasn’t wrestled in God knows how long, let the man celebrate however he wants! For all we know, we could be looking at a future World Champion with Holly as his guide!”

Dawn just sits in the corner, watching on in shock as Alex Jr. keeps celebrating like he’s become the new World Champion, including asking Steve Hollinsworth for ‘his’ title and getting annoyed when he has no title belt to give him. He shrugs it off anyway and climbs out of the ring before taking a victory lap around it, joyfully whooping and yelling as the fans just boo him, but he doesn’t seem to care as he’s too absorbed in the feeling of winning this match.

Breakdown cuts backstage where Jessica Winters stands with CHBK.

Winters: “Jessica Winters here and CHBK, you’ve asked for some time to make an announcement.”

CHBK: “Yes and this is a jam-packed show, so I’m not going to waste much time. I wanted to give an update though on the Polly and Marissa Swanson situation. After meeting with Swanson and also with Polly refusing to press charges or even accept our help, I’m limited in my options.”

CHBK sighs.

CHBK: “But in the meetings, it was revealed that Marissa Swanson wants an SCW contract. Now I don’t hand them out. In SCW, you earn what you get one way or another. And so if Marissa Swanson wants to prove she can belong in this company, I’ll do what I give any talent that’s not established here or elsewhere to my satisfaction…a try out. And Swanson will have that. Win and she’ll have earned a contract.”

Winters: “And Polly?”

CHBK sighs and turns.

CHBK: “Unless Polly takes advantage of our outreach while she’s here, police will not pursue their further and there is nothing I can do. That may be to Colleen and Aisling to reach her.”

Winters: “Thanks for your time and the update.”

CHBK nods.

Winters: “Breakdown returns after this.”

The scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still for Syren and the SCW Adrenaline Championship.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Lots more to come tonight.”

Knots: “Looks like we’re going to be spending a lot of time in the ring. Tag Team Turmoil and Taylor vs. Hayes to come.”

Sharper: “Indeed and next week, our last stop before Apocalypse, we will see the SCW Adrenaline Champion, Syren, in action. She faces another challenge as she keeps trying to win ten matches in a row.”

Knots: “That’s not all though.”

The still changes to show Xander Valentine, Kimberly Williams, Kandis, and Konrad Raab on the screen.

Sharper: “We will see several individuals in action. Xander Valentine, Kimberly Williams. And you see Kandis and Konrad Raab. I’m hearing that CHBK is in the process of signing a match between them. And that’s a match Konrad has wanted since the Jackals disbanded.”

Knots: “Kandis may not make it to Apocalypse. Asher Hayes has to be thrilled!”

Sharper: “Maybe, but SCW providing some of the best wrestling around and nothing beats the SCW there!”

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

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

.Infamous.

.British.

.Legendary.

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

.LUCAS KNIGHT.

The crowd's cheers fill the arena as the lights come back on fully to show Lucas Knight standing on the stage looking at the crowd, he wears a black leather jacket with the union jack emblazoned on it. He looks out to the crowd with a smirk and nods.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, hailing from London, England by way of Santa Monica, California. He is the Alpha King, Your Class of 2020 Hall of Fame Inductee, LUCAS KNIGHT!!"

Just then video of Lucas' career plays out on the tron as the music ramps up even more. Then Lucas begins to walk down towards the ring slapping hands of some fans in the front row aisle's. Once he reach's the bottom, Lucas slides under the bottom rope and quickly scales one corner and looks out to the crowd with another smirk as he now removes his jacket and hangs it over the steep post.

Knight begins to motion his hands across his waist signalling a title will be there soon enough before he jumps down to the canvas and begins to pull at the top rope and warm up for the match ahead.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Knoxville, Tennessee, he is the Titan, Max Ford!”

Max Ford stands in the ring, towering over Lucas Knight as he looks across. The crowd looks on.

Sharper: “More of a tryout for Lucas Knight here. I say that more as it’s been some time since he returned to the ring.”

Knots: “You wonder if this was something he had in mind for Dieter Wagner. He’s disappeared. Lucas doesn’t know where he is.”

Sharper: “Not going to let the fans down.”

Knots: “But just more questions. And then he announces he’s back in the ring?”

Knight looks at Ford as the crowd cheers a bit. The bell sounds. Lucas hops up and down and steps forward. He then walks over to Ford. Ford smirks as Knight nods and the two lock up in the middle of the ring. Ford then pulls Knight back before shoving him back. Lucas rolls back and looks up at Ford. Knight slowly gets up and Ford walks over and kicks him in the ribs. He nails him with a forearm shot and then whips Lucas across the ring. Lucas bounces off and Ford goes for a clothesline. Knight slides underneath. He gets up and Ford turns only for Knight to hit a dropkick. Ford staggers back. Knight then dropkicks him again. Ford falls to the ropes. Ford gets up and Knight nails him with a hard right and then another.

Sharper: “Knight showing the aggressiveness he’s known for.”

Knots: “You know what? Maybe if it’s not Wagner, is this CHBK? CHBK and Knight have a long history.”

Sharper: “I don’t know Jon. But just odd for Lucas Knight to be returning so suddenly like this and in this format.”

Knots: “It’s weird!”

Knight then goes to whip Ford across. Ford spins through and sends Knight in. Knight bounces off and Ford scoops him up and onto his shoulders. Knight slides down and then forearms him in the back of the head before pulling him back and down with the neckbreaker. Ford rolls over, holding his head and neck. Ford slowly gets up and Knight grabs him and pulls him back again and then hits the Hail Britannia. Ford rolls over in pain. Knight rolls off as Ford grabs his back. Knight nails him with a hard right and then another, shoving him into the corner. He nails him again and again. Ford falls to a knee. Knight exits to the apron and then climbs up to the top rope. He grabs Ford by the head and pulls him up before then driving him down with the Pancake Press. Knight rolls through and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting Ford with a running punt. Ford pops up as the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Knight may have just taken Ford’s head off.”

Knots: “If not, he dimmed his lights. Lucas reliving his childhood dream to be a football player. Okay, I don’t know if he had that hope. But damn it, it looked like it.”

Ford slowly staggers up as Knight grabs him by the arms. He then hoists him up. The crowd erupts as he turns and hits the Monarchy Rules. The crowd cheers. Knight reaches back for the pin.

Sharper: “And we’ve not seen that in a long time – the Monarchy Rules!”

Knight turns and hooks the leg.

Knight rolls off as “Alpha King” plays throughout the arena. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Lucas Knight!”

Knight gets up and turns, throwing his arms in the air. He then looks around and shrugs before smiling. The camera then cuts as we see someone trying to get over the barricade, but security stops them. The camera angle cuts close to Lucas. Someone yelling for Lucas can be heard. Lucas turns and looks a bit confused.

Lucas: “What are you doing here?”

Lucas then backs up, more annoyed, as we see an official running along ringside along with another guard. Lucas then turns and returns to celebrating, trying to ignore the commotion.

Sharper: “Lucas Knight-“

Knots: “Lucas has some raucous fans here.”

Sharper: “Well, Lucas winning here. Celebrating. Former World Champion. Looking good. We’ll see what’s next for him though here.”

Knots: “Get the camera on the guy. Make sure the world knows what a drunk looks like!”

Sharper: “Let’s go backstage.”

Lucas Knight ignores the situation taking place off camera as the scene cuts away.

“Psycho in my Head” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for Gavin Taylor vs. Asher Hayes follows.

Sharper: “And when we return, Gavin Taylor and Asher Hayes clash in singles action! Next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Gavin Taylor vs. Asher Hayes

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

And the song continues. The crowd cheers 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: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, he is The All Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Say whoa (whoa)
The more I feel it whoa (whoa)
The more I need it whoa (whoa)
You say whoa
Whoa is me
I'm so whoa

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger. He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope.

The song continues...

I cheated to get what I got
Stepped all over you self for my spot
I bet you I'm winning, I bet that you're not
I bet you don't see me, I bet you get caught

Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches for his opponent.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor in a couple of weeks has Simon Lyman in a rematch. World Title opportunity on the line there.”

Knots: “This could be a preview of the Under Attack main event!”

Sharper: “If Asher wins against Kandis, Gavin wins against Simon Lyman.”

Knots: “Better hope Simon’s arms a bit less wild!”

The opening riff to "Smooth Sailing" by Queens of the Stone Age kicks in. At the 11 second mark, the name "Asher Hayes" blares through the PA system, and Asher appears on the stage, wearing a long leather jacket and sunglasses.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Chicago, Illinois, he is Asher Hayes!”

“It's all in motion, no stoppin' it now
I got nothing to lose and only one way up
I'm burning bridges, I destroy the mirage
All visions of collisions, f*cking bon voyage"

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

“I got bruises and hickies, stitches and scars
Got my own theme music, plays wherever I are
Fear is the hand that pulls your strings
A useless toy, pitiful plaything
I'm in flagrante
In every way
Every day"

He stands, once again, on the top rope. He tosses his shades out to the crowd, as he looks toward the ceiling, before dropping down, removing his jacket and handing it to the ref.

"It's all smooth sailing
From here on out
I'm gon' do the damage
That needs getting done"

Asher then leans into the corner, waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “And there is your number one contender to the World Championship. Stepping up and the rubber match between Kandis and Asher Hayes will be for Kandis’s World Championship. That will take place at Apocalypse.”

Knots: “Yeah, but as we say that, last week, Hayes was reminded that Kandis doesn’t care for just getting humiliated. And she drilled Asher with the World Title to end Breakdown.”

Sharper: “Kandis is here. Simon Lyman is too. And Simon Lyman also gunned for Kandis too. And Gavin Taylor called out Simon for that – reminding him that Gavin stands in his way.”

The bell sounds. Gavin and Simon walk up to one another and lock up in the middle of the ring. They push back on one another and Asher turns into a side headlock. He pulls back as Gavin reaches around and pulls him back to the ropes. He fires Asher across and Gavin steps up and Asher shoulders him down. He turns and runs into the ropes. Gavin rolls toward him. Asher hops over and bounces off the other side. Gavin leapfrogs over and Asher hits the opposite side and Gavin hits a back elbow. Asher hits the mat and Gavin goes for the pin.

Hayes kicks out. Both men get up and Gavin hits another back elbow strike, knocking Hayes down. He goes for another pin.

Hayes kicks out again and Gavin gets up while Hayes drops back and rolls to the floor. He backs up, holding his jaw.(1) He looks at the ring as Gavin motions for him to get in. Gavin sits on the middle rope. (2) Hayes backs up and winces a bit.

Sharper: “Gavin inviting Asher into the ring. Hayes with a couple of stiff back elbows and Hayes taking a moment to recover.”

Knots: “Taylor taunting him almost.”

Gavin backs up as Hayes look up. (3) He then turns and hops onto the apron. He looks into the ring and steps into the ring. He then looks at Gavin and the two lock up again. They push back on one another and Gavin turns and moves into an arm wrench. Asher winces and then rolls forward. He then bridges up and then twists under and hits a single leg takedown. He then moves into a side headlock. Gavin rolls to his stomach as Asher holds on. They start to get up and Gavin gets her up to her feet and moves him into the ropes. He fires Asher off. Asher bounces off and Gavin hits a hip toss. He goes to grab Asher. Asher pushes off with his feet. Gavin rolls back. Both get up and Asher runs at Gavin and hits another single leg takedown. He then flips forward into a jackknife pin.

Gavin bridges up and the crowd roars. They spin around before Gavin moves to have Asher’s head between his legs. He hoists Asher up and onto his shoulder. He starts to move him for the Highlight of the Night, but Asher leans forward and hooks the middle rope with his feet and pulls forward before kicking Gavin in the back.

Sharper: “Gavin looking to end it fast. Asher however knew where the ropes were.”

Knots: “And gave Gavin a kick to the back for his troubles.”

Gavin turns and Asher hits a back elbow of his own. Gavin stumbles back and Hayes jumps up and hits a dropkick. He goes for the pin.

Gavin kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up and Asher watches him before nailing him with a forearm shot. He then whips Gavin across the ring. Gavin bounces off the ropes and Hayes powerslams him down. He hooks the leg again.

Gavin kicks out again. Both men get up and Hayes grabs Gavin and quickly hits a knee rake across the face of Taylor. Gavin Taylor staggers back. Hayes then smirks and heads over to Gavin who grabs him by the tights and pulls him chest first into the turnbuckles. The crowd ohs. Gavin then pulls Hayes out and hits a back suplex. He bridges up.

Hayes kicks out and rolls over.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor quickly took Hayes over. Thought quick, added the bridge, but only got two.”

Knots: “Gavin Taylor’s probably thinking he should be challenging Kandis. Second last in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal. That one shot by Simon Lyman that undid his pin at Rise to Greatness…yeah, I’d be pissed. I’d also send a message to the number one contender!”

Hayes gets up and Taylor kicks him in the ribs. He hooks him up by the head and hits a vertical suplex. He swivels the hips and starts to get up. He then hoists Hayes up again and hits a vertical suplex into his knee. The crowd ohs. Taylor goes for the pin.

Hayes gets his shoulder up. He then rolls over and Taylor grabs him and pulls him up. He then runs him over to the corner. Taylor kicks him in the ribs once and then again before climbing up to the middle turnbuckle. He nails Hayes with a couple of hard rights, but Hayes steps out and drops Taylor on the top turnbuckle. Gavin Taylor stumbles back and falls to his hands and knees. He gets up and Hayes runs out and hits a running flipping neckbreaker.

Sharper: “Neckbreaker out of the corner. Taylor down. Hayes thinking a pin!”

Hayes goes for the lateral press.

Gavin Taylor kicks out. He rolls over as Hayes gets up. He watches Gavin as he gets up and Hayes jumps off the middle rope and dives back and hits a stunner. Gavin falls back. Hayes turns and crawls over and hooks the leg.

Gavin gets his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Hayes only gets two!”

Knots: “Off the ropes and Taylor didn’t know where the hell Hayes was coming from.”

Sharper: “But the advantage is now Hayes…and…”

Knots: “Simon Lyman’s gonna take a closer look.”

The camera turns to show Simon Lyman walking down the rampway, dressed in a tie, dress shirt and slacks. He heads to the ring as Hayes then grabs Gavin and pulls him up and hits a snap suplex. He turns and runs into the ropes. He jumps to the middle rope and goes for the Ashsault, but Gavin gets his knees up. Hayes pops up and Gavin takes him over with a small package.

Asher kicks out. Both get up and Gavin runs at Hayes and Hayes catches Gavin’s arm and counters with a half nelson into a pinfall. Lyman applauds Hayes.

Gavin shoots his shoulder up. Hayes rolls over and sees Lyman. Lyman applauds at him and Hayes turns back and Gavin starts to get up. Hayes forearms him in the jaw. Gavin stumbles back to the ropes. Hayes nails him again. Hayes runs across the ring, bouncing off and then runs at Gavin who hits a boot to the face. Gavin then falls through the ropes as Hayes falls back. Hayes starts to get up and Gavin pulls himself up to his feet and then pulling Hayes in and hitting a Cubic Zirconium Cutter on the apron. The crowd ohs. Hayes leans on the middle rope and Gavin gets up. He looks at Lyman before pushing Hayes into the ring, allowing him to still lean on the middle rope and Gavin launches himself over the top rope into a sunset flip.

Hayes kicks out.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor thought he had it! Hayes landing awkward on the apron. The sunset flip.”

Knots: “The two count.”

Sharper: “And that’s all that matters.”

Lyman walks around the ring as Gavin looks at him. He turns to Hayes and grabs him, dragging him up. He then nails him with a hard right and then another. Hayes ends up in the corner. Taylor kicks him in the ribs once and then again and again. Gavin then steps back and walks around the ring before running at Asher and hitting a running clothesline. He steps back as Asher staggers out and Taylor runs across the ring and into the ropes. He bounces off and suddenly, Asher lunches with a spear. Taylor hits the mat and Hayes rolls over. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And just cutting him in half.”

Knots: “Taylor probably wishing he hadn’t bounced off the ropes. Hayes glad he did!”

Hayes looks up as Simon keeps watching. There’s a roar of the crowd as we see Kandis walking out from the back, her World Championship over her shoulder. She starts to head to the ring. Hayes turns and sees her. Kandis walks down to the ring and then looks in the ring. She snaps at Hayes.

Kandis: “You’re later…But him…”

Kandis points to Lyman as Kandis walks around the ring and Lyman turns to her. Lyman stands up to her as Kandis then places the World Championship on the apron. Kandis steps up and gets up to Lyman and shoves him down. Kandis then steps up.

Kandis: “So…wanted to go after me too. Come on? I’m right here. I already kicked your ass once!”

Knots: “Why not! Kandis brought back the brawls with Hayes last week. Let’s have the shoving Lyman tonight!”

Sharper: “And Lyman was one of three individuals we know planned to attack Kandis during her celebration. The others, Asher Hayes, who got the title shot, and a third, we don’t know!”

Lyman slowly gets up and turns as Hayes turns to Gavin and grabs him from behind and hits a double knee backbreaker. He goes for the pin.

Gavin gets his shoulder up. Hayes turns and grabs Gavin and pulls him up. He then hoists him up, but Gavin spins through lands behind him. Hayes turns around and Gavin hits the Chuck Taurus Roundhouse. Hayes staggers around the ring as Gavin Taylor runs into the ropes, bouncing off and nailing Hayes with the Gavin Taylor Lariat. The crowd erupts. Hayes hits the mat and rolls over and to the ropes.

Sharper: “And Gavin Taylor fighting back. There’s a match going on here, even while Kandis and Lyman keep jawing at one another.”

Knots: “Yeah and we just saw the Gavin! Taylor! Lariat!”

Gavin leans on the ropes. Lyman slowly gets up as Kandis motions to him to come at him. Kandis then reaches out as Lyman grabs at her too. The official turns and tells them to stop. Gavin then turns and heads over to Hayes who elbows him in the ribs. Gavin staggers back as Hayes grabs Kandis’s World Championship that she had placed on the apron. Hayes lunges and nails Gavin in the head with the title. He then turns and throws the title to the apron again. Kandis backs up and turns and sees the title has been moved. The official turns and sees Hayes covering Taylor.

Sharper: “Hayes used Kandis’s title! He used the World Title!”

Knots: “Kandis said he’d not touch it. He just did and used it to waylay Gavin!”

Knots: “And beat him!”

The bell sounds as Hayes rolls off. He turns and winces as Kandis heads to the apron and Lyman then pulls her down. Lyman and Kandis get face to face again before Hayes turns and gets up, raising his arm.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Asher Hayes!”

Hayes laughs as Kandis looks at him before the crowd roars as Lyman pulls away and moves back. Kandis turns as Konrad Raab runs over and clotheslines her down. Kandis rolls over and starts to get up and Konrad cuffs her with a European uppercut.

Sharper: “Konrad! Konrad Raab out here!”

Knots: “Was he the chauffeur?!”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but he’s attacking Kandis and Konrad Raab has wanted to get his hands on Kandis for months.”

Kandis starts to get up and Raab nails her with a couple of hard right hands before officials run to the ring. Hayes backs up, smiling. Gavin looks on, wincing while leaning the ropes. Lyman looks on too as officials run over and pulls Raab off of Kandis. The crowd looks on booing as Kandis rolls over, stunned more than anything

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with a panning shot of the arena as “This is How a Heart Breaks” plays in the background. We see CHBK sitting down at the announce position, joining Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. A huge moment about to take place. Eleven teams will compete in a gauntlet match. Winning team faces Rated X for the SCW World Tag Team Championship at Apocalypse and joining us, is the new COO of SCW, CHBK.”

CHBK: “Thanks for having me and I figured I’d come and see the wonderful tag talent on display. Eleven teams. And best part of it…name who the favourite is?”

Knots: “There’s a point there.”

Sharper: “Statera has challenged for the titles, but you’re right. Light in the Darkness, Twisted & Sadistic, Team Desire, the Brand-“

Knots: “The Alloccos.”

CHBK: “Owens and Adamson. Chastaine and Lyman. The fact is that this is probably the strongest tag division I’ve seen in a long time. So let’s see how this shakes out.”

Tag Team Turmoil

For Number One Contendership of SCW World Tag Team Championship

The bell sounds.

Phillips: “The following contest is the Tag Team Turmoil match to crown the number one contendership to the SCW World Tag Team Championship. The rules are as follows: two teams will start. When a team is eliminated by pinfall, submission, countout or disqualification, they will be replaced by another team until all teams have been exhausted and only one team stands tall at the end.”

The crowd cheers.

Knots: “Time to see who’s the unlikely two teams to start.”

Sharper: “Whoever starts has to go the distance. To go through ten other teams.”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness.

Phillips: “First, they are team of Amelia Blythe and La Pequena Luz, The Light in the Darkness!”

When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy. As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the LED screens with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually. Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. She moves to the center of the ring and drops to her knees, cupping her hands together in front of her while Amelia stands right behind her, hands folded before her once again. As Luz lifts her cupped hands upward, the arena lights slowly begin to come back on as Amelia takes her hands and pulls her to her feet, spinning her around one final time into a tight embrace and a soft kiss before the two move to their corner to prepare for battle, with both girls shedding their robes and Amelia also removing her mask.

Sharper: “Rumours abound that they wanted this. They wanted the challenge. We’ll see if they regret it.”

CHBK: “They have the ability. But that’s only part of it.”

Knots: “Endurance, luck. Who comes out? If we see some of the favourites at the first, it could be a murderer’s row to start this thing?”

A few moments pass before the lights dim and a white hue comes over the stage. Generic rock music plays as we then see Katie Steward walk out from the back wearing white wrestling attire. Giovanna Steward is wearing her usual attire, her leather spiked “Brat Club” jacket and a black bandana covering the lower half of her face. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length while Gigi follows behind.

Phillips: “Next out, accompanied by TJ Johnson, they are the team of Giovanna Steward and Katie Steward, Team Desire!”

Katie walks around the ring and Gigi rolls under the bottom rope. Katie walks up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ exits the ring and Katie to her corner.

Knots: “Looking for a formal complaint CHBK?”

CHBK: “I had nothing to do with the order of entrance. That was randomly drawn, but the Stewards want to prove themselves. Great opportunity here.”

Sharper: “And Katie Steward again coming out in standard attire, generic stock music. We’re told that she’s showing solidarity with the writer’s strike in Hollywood.”

Knots: “Her restaurant has even been feeding strikers. Good to see her using her tendency to complain to go use!”

Aaron Demitra starts out in the ring as the bell sounds. Gigi starts out for Team Desire, joined by La Pequena Luz. The crowd looks on as the two lock up in the middle of the ring. Luz ducks down and wrenches the arm. Gigi winces and Luz then wrenches the arm again. Gigi rolls forward and nips up and then ducks under and into a side headlock. Luz fires Gigi forward into the ropes. Gigi bounces off. Luz leapfrogs over. Gigi ducks and bounces off the other side. Luz glances back and leapfrogs over again. Gigi bounces off the other side and Luz hits a jumping calf kick. Gigi hits the mat. Luz goes for the pin.

Gigi kicks out. Both women get up and Luz hits a snapmare. She chops Gigi in the back and runs into the ropes in front of her. She bounces off and Luz goes for a boot, but Gigi dodges and then pulls her down with a school boy.

Luz kicks out. Both get up and Gigi forearms Luz in the jaw.

Sharper: “And here we go. Gigi can match Luz’s speed if she’s driven.”

Knots: “Looking like today’s a good day for her.”

Gigi forearms her again and spins her into the Team Desire corner. Gigi tags in Katie. Katie enters and kicks Luz in the ribs once and then again before backing up. Gigi then runs at Luz and hits a running back elbow. She exits as Steward pulls Luz out and hits a vertical suplex into a float over.

Luz kicks out. Katie gets up as Luz rolls over. She starts to get up and Katie runs her into the corner. Luz turns and Katie kicks her in the ribs. She whips her across the ring. Katie runs after. Luz jumps up and floats over. Katie stops at the corner. She turns back to Luz and Luz hits a Japanese style arm drag. Katie hits the mat. She gets up and Luz runs at her and hits a flying headscissors. Katie hits the mat and falls to the ropes. Luz turns and tags in Blythe as the crowd cheers and Blythe enters and runs over and grabs Katie as she gets up and spins her around into the neutral corner. Blythe then grabs Katie and hooks her up and hits a single arm suplex.

Sharper: “Blythe now in. Everyone in this match early.”

Knots: “Pace a quick one here though.”

CHBK: “And that could be an issue for endurance, but if you eliminate fast, then it may be worth it.”

Sharper: “Could also be looking to wear down the Stewards. Use youth to their advantage.”

Katie rolls over and Blythe turns back and grabs Katie by the arm, wrenching it and then taking her over with a snapmare. She moves into an arm hook chinlock. Katie struggles as Demitra checks on her. Katie keeps fighting as Blythe pulls back. The crowd looks on as Katie then pushes up on her feet and hits a chinbreaker. Blythe falls back. She holds her chin and turns to Katie who gets up and hits a dropkick to the face. Blythe hits the mat. Katie turns and tags in Gigi. Gigi climbs to the top rope. Blythe gets back up and Gigi dives off with a crossbody into a pin.

Blythe kicks out. Gigi rolls through and runs at Luz, nailing her with a shot. Luz falls off. Gigi then turns and Blythe gets up and Gigi runs at her and hits a flying headscissors. Blythe rolls through and gets up and Gigi runs to her and whips her into the ropes. Blythe bounces off and Gigi lifts her up onto her shoulder. Blythe however slides down and shoves Gigi forward. Gigi bounces off the ropes and Blythe catches her and hits a northern lights suplex into a bridge.

Gigi kicks out. Blythe rolls over. Gigi turns and Blythe grabs her by the arm and pulls her back in and then wrenches the arm again.

Sharper: “Blythe controlling the arm here. Gigi caught by the fast-pace and taken over. But only a two.”

CHBK: “Before the Light in the Darkness look to do more damage.”

Blythe drags Gigi over to Luz. She then tags in Luz before Blythe twists Gigi around into a neckbreaker position and Luz slingshots over into a hilo on Gigi, driving her into the mat. The crowd ohs. Luz dives back over and hooks the leg.

Gigi gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as Luz grabs her and pulls her up and hits a forearm shot and then another. She gets Gigi into the ropes and then fires her off. She bounces off and Luz ducks under and hits a backslide driver into a pin.

Gigi kicks out again by rolling out of it. She falls to the ropes. Luz then runs into the ropes behind her. She runs at Gigi, going for a Meteora, but Gigi moves out of the way. Luz lands on the middle rope knees first, flies back and Gigi catches her with a backstabber. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Luz off the ropes! Gigi caught her into the double knee backbreaker!”

Knots: “And right to Katie!”

Gigi tags in Katie. Katie climbs to the top rope, turning her body as she goes up to face away from the ring. She glances back before hitting a praying moonsault onto Luz. She hooks the leg.

Luz gets her shoulder up. Katie rolls off. Luz rolls over and Katie grabs her and pulls her up and hits a snap suplex. She turns and then hits the breakdance leg drop. She turns and goes for the pin.

Blythe pulls her off. Katie rolls off and looks at Blythe before turning to Gigi. Katie gets up and grabs Luz and pulls her up and then turns and reaches over, tagging in Gigi. Katie whips Luz into the ropes. Luz bounces off and Katie hits a drop toe hold. Gigi enters and hits a running leg drop. Katie then gets up and hits a lionsault to the back of Luz.

Sharper: “Katie turning back the clock. Looking as crisp as we’ve seen her.”

CHBK: “She is a former World Champion!”

Sharper: “And Gigi rolling her over.”

Gigi rolls Luz over and goes for the pin.

Katie holds back Blythe as Luz kicks out. Luz rolls over and starts to get up. She moves to the corner. Katie is forced out as is Blythe. Gigi turns and chops Luz. She chops her again and whips her across the ring. Luz hits the corner. Gigi runs across and jumps up for a running dropkick. Luz moves out of the way. Gigi hits the mat and rolls through before turning and Luz jumps up and hits a snap frankensteiner. She turns as Blythe reaches out and Luz somersaults to her and tags her in. Blythe enters as the crowd roars. Gigi gets up and Blythe hits a bridging German suplex.

Katie breaks it up. Gigi rolls over. Blythe rolls over as Katie rolls out of the ring. She returns to the corner. Gigi rolls over as Blythe gets up. Gigi gets up to her feet only for Blythe to hit a European uppercut. The crowd ohs. She hits another. Gigi falls into the corner.

Sharper: “Two hard shots. Gigi just cuffed by them.”

Knots: “And Gigi is in a bad place. And we’re just in the start of this one.”

Gigi looks up as Blythe grabs her in a cravate and then drags her across. She tags in Luz. Luz enters and grabs Gigi by the legs. Gigi fights off and then Blythe twists around into a reverse DDT position, Luz snapping Gigi over too. Luz goes for the pin, but Katie runs in and stomps her in the head. Blythe gets up and Katie grabs her, but Blythe hits a European uppercut. Katie staggers back and Blythe lunges at her, but Katie kicks her in the ribs and hits a Hair Flip DDT. Blythe rolls over. Katie gets up and Luz runs at her, grabbing her by the head and running up the ropes and hitting a tornado DDT. The crowd ohs. Katie rolls over to the apron. Luz gets up and Gigi jumps up and hits the Nirvana. The crowd ohs. Gigi rolls Luz over and hooks the leg.

Luz just gets her shoulder up. Gigi rolls off.

Sharper: “Only two! Nirvana only gets two!”

Knots: “And you could see the gears turning. This would’ve been big.”

CHBK: “And this is just the first leg of this gauntlet!”

Gigi turns and gets up, grabbing Luz. She then pulls her up and places her head between her legs. She then clubs her in the back once and then again. She hoists Luz up, but Luz gets to her shoulder and slides down. Gigi turns and hits a back elbow. She then runs at Blythe who is getting up and Gigi runs into the ropes behind her. She goes for a clothesline, but Blythe ducks. Gigi hits Luz who forearms her. Gigi turns around as Blythe hits the ropes, bouncing off and the two hit the Wisteria Waltz on Gigi.

Sharper: “Oh! Wisteria Waltz!”

CHBK: “Oh that was just pretty. Gigi and Katie disrupting, but like a waltz!”

Sharper: “And Gigi down! Cover!”

Blythe rolls over as Katie stirs and Blythe pins her back as Luz goes for the pin.

The crowd cheers as the bell rings.

Phillips: “Team Desire has been eliminated!”

Sharper: “An amazing first leg.”

Knots: “Yeah, we’re just getting started!”

Luz rolls off of Gigi and Blythe turns as Katie turns and shows some frustration as she then goes to Gigi and checks on her. TJ helps Katie.

You like to hunt, your game is fear
I was the one, your souvenir
This is a fight, the one that you've been asking for
You did incite the call for us to go to war

Jagged green lights play across the screen and the stage as a voice that can only belong to the one and only Chris Jericho belts out the words to "Wolves At Bay". Spotlights move around near the entranceway and one of them catches someone's right arm in its beam.

Pushing and pushing
Giving me no choice
Humiliate, intimidate
Until I hit the breaking point

The spotlights are still moving around on the stage as the lights on the screen start forming a pattern. One of the moving spotlights dances across someone's left leg.

Back to the wall
Keeping the wolves at bay
Fight my way out
'Cause it's the only way

The lights on the screen settle into a final configuration spelling out the name "Chance Owens". The person in question comes out to stand on the stage under some of the spotlights. Chance shields his eyes for a moment before turning to his left and beckoning to someone. "Wolfsbane" Adam Brock comes from the back to stand beside his protege and nods before pointing to the ring. Kelsai Adamson then follows out after and walks over to Chance, placing her hand on his shoulder. Chance smiles before he nods and the team head to the ring, joined by Adam Brock.

Phillips: “Next, on their way to the ring, accompanied by Wolfsbane Adam Brock, they are the team of Kelsai Adamson and Roadblock Chance Owens!”

Owens and Adamson head to the ring. Adam Brock plays to the crowd as Adamson rolls into the ring and gets up. She plays to the crowd as Owens climbs onto the apron. He steps into the ring. He then walks around as the music fades out. Luz and Blythe talk to each other as Katie helps Gigi to the floor and TJ helps Gigi up. They leave as Brock walks around the ring. Blythe then starts off for Light in the Darkness as Chance Owens starts for his team.

Sharper: “And Chance Owens and Kelsai Adamson coming in now and they could be the team to watch.”

Knots: “They damn sure want this opportunity.”

Sharper: “Again, one match changes everything. You win this one, you’re number one contenders.”

CHBK: “The question now is how does Light in the Darkness respond from a tough first leg. If that’s the trend, this is going to be a hard fight for them to say the least.”

The bell sounds and Owens steps up and kicks Blythe in the ribs. He clubs her in the back once and then again before turning and throwing Blythe into the ropes. She bounces chest first off the middle rope and back into Owens who clubs her in the back. She rolls over as Owens then grabs her and moves her to the corner. Owens stomps her in the ribs once and then again and again.

Owens steps off and walks around the ring. Blythe fights up to her feet. Owens then grabs her and drags her out and spins her around into a full nelson. He goes for the full nelson slam, but Blythe blocks it and gets free before rolling forward into a roll-up.

Owens kicks out. Both get up and Owens lifts Blythe up, but Blythe scrambles over and down his back and into a sunset flip.

Owens kicks out. Both get up and Blythe turns and jumps up and goes for a guillotine choke. The crowd roars. Owen struggles.

Sharper: “Blythe going to go for a quick one here.”

CHBK: “Owens needs to break it. If not, this could be a big disappointment for Owens and Adamson!”

She keeps the hold on as Owens keeps struggling. He then staggers back and over to Adamson. She tags in Owens by his arm and then Kelsai slingshots in and dropkicks Blythe in the face. Blythe falls back. Adamson then gets up and dives onto Blythe, hammering away on her. After a few shots she gets up as Owens exits to the apron. Blythe gets up and Kelsai grabs her and scoops her up and slams her down. Blythe gets back up and Kelsai hits another scoop slam. Kelsai then jumps up and hits an elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

Blythe kicks out. She rolls over. Kelsai gets up as Blythe stirs and Kelsai grabs her and whips her into the ropes. Blythe bounces off and Kelsai goes for a back drop, but, Blythe spins through. She then runs her forward into the ropes. She attempts an Okana roll, but Kelsai holds on. Blythe gets to her feet. Kelsai turns and goes for a clothesline. Blythe somersaults under and tags in Luz. Luz climbs to the top rope. Kelsai turns and Luz hits a frog splash crossbody into a pin.

Sharper: “Diving off the top rope. Luz in and the Light in the Darkness getting their freshest in and this is a new match.”

Knots: “And off the top with impact. Kelsai Adamson just took that in the chest.”

Kelsai kicks out. Both get up and Luz hits an overhead chop to the chest of Kelsai. She forearms her in the jaw and then pushes her into the ropes. She fires her off. Kelsai bounces off and Luz hits a dropkick. She then gets up and hits a standing moonsault. She hooks the leg.

Kelsai kicks out. Luz rolls off and Kelsai stirs, getting to her feet and Luz runs at the ropes, bouncing off and hit then jumps up and goes a flying headscissors only to spin through a second time and hit the Déjà vu. Kelsai rolls through to the Owens/Adamson corner. Owens tags in. Luz gets up and Owens enters and Luz ducks a clothesline attempt. She jumps to the middle rope and dives back with a springboard moonsault. Owens catches her though and turns and hits a powerslam.

Sharper: “Chance Owens catches Luz! Powerslam! Cover!”

He hooks the leg.

Luz gets her shoulder up. Owens gets up. Luz turns and winces as Owens forearms her in the jaw once and then again. He whips her across the ring. Luz hits the opposite corner. Owens runs after and hits a running clothesline. He steps back and then scoops her up for a sidewalk slam, but Luz pushes herself up back to his shoulder. She grabs his head and then spins through and into a DDT. The crowd ohs. Owens rolls through. He rolls over and turns as the crowd erupts as we see a commotion in the crowd and see “The One” Kirsten Scott climbing over the barricade. She steps over and then turns and goes to the ring. She rolls in and Demitra heads over to her to stop her. The One looks around as she then sees Owens and Adamson and CHBK gets up at the announce position.

Sharper: “The One! Kirsten Scott here! Not allowed to be part of this as her partner is well, not here.”

Knots: “Hey! That’s what you get for teaming with Pro Kinneck. That inconsistency, that uncertainty of who or what you’re going to get, depending on who is in the driver’s seat, that’s what you get!”

Sharper: “And CHBK…no! Adam Brock!”

The One Kirsten Scott then shoves Demitra down and steps toward Chance Owens, but Adam Brock rolls into the ring. Kelsai Adamson enters too, but Brock runs over and nails Scott from behind with a clothesline. Scott rolls over and looks up and then gets up and nails Brock with a hard right and then another as Brock fires back with shots of his own. The crowd erupts as they trade blows before Brock gets a knee in and then runs at her and just tackles her through the ropes to the floor. The crowd ohs as they roll through. Demitra watches them as Luz gets up only for Adamson to run over and hit a swinging neckbreaker. She looks back at Owens before running at Blythe and knocking her off the apron.

Sharper: “Brock got Scott out of the ring. But Adamson showing some decisiveness of her own!”

Knots: “We’ve been hearing about how she’s been suffering from depression. Guess she’s trying to give herself something to be happy about!”

Adamson turns back and pulls Owens up. Owens smiles as Adamson looks at him and then exits as Owens pulls Luz up. Demitra turns back as CHBK walks over as Brock and The One start to be broken apart by officials who have come to the ring. Owens whips Luz into the ropes. Luz bounces off and Owens hits the Speed Bump. Owens rolls through and tags in Adamson. Adamson climbs to the top rope. She then dives off with a frog splash. The crowd ohs. She hooks the leg.

Blythe enters and just breaks it up in time. Brock looks over as he’s taken from ringside as CHBK barks orders. The crowd ohs as Blythe rolls over. She gets up and Adamson turns and nails her with a forearm shot and then another. Owens enters too and kicks her in the ribs. They whip Blythe into the ropes. Blythe bounces off and Owens lifts her up with a back drop and into Adamson who hits a neckbreaker. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Adamson and Owens just wearing out Light in the Darkness!”

Knots: “Instead of the intervention of Scott hurting them, they turned it around.”

Sharper: “And this is looking bad for Luz and Blythe!”

CHBK watches as Brock and Scott are led away. He turns back and heads around the ring as Adamson and Owens get up and the official tries to get Owens out of the ring. He backs up and obliges as Adamson turns and grabs Luz and pulls her up. She elbows her in the back of the head and then tags in Owens. Owens enters and the two grab her and whip her into the corner. Owens then whips Adamson in, but Luz moves out of the way. Adamson hits the turnbuckle and Luz sweeps around and then jumps up and hits a flying headscissors on Owens. Owens rolls through. Luz turns and gets up and runs at Adamson who gets an elbow up. Luz staggers back and Adamson remains in the corner. Luz runs at Adamson and Adamson steps up and lifts Luz up and Luz lands on the top rope. Owens gets up as Adamson turns and Luz hits a boot, knocking Adamson back. Blythe then hits a running European uppercut along the apron, catching Owens. Owens and Adamson knock heads. Adamson falls through the ropes to the floor. Owens hits the mat and Luz glances back before hitting the Light up the Night!

Sharper: “Blythe setting it up. Light up the Night!”

Knots: “They just know where the other is at all times!”

Sharper: “And a cover!”

Luz remains on Owens for the pin.

The crowd roars as the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Owens and Adamson have been eliminated.”

CHBK applauds as he walks back to the announce position.

Sharper: “And Light in the Darkness through two legs.”

CHBK: “That was impressive.”

Knots: “Even with the fireworks on the floor. Maybe we need a cage around the ring.”

CHBK: “Been watching too much nineties action TV again, Knots?”

Luz rolls off as Owens rolls over. Adamson looks on before falling to a knee. Blythe helps Luz up as the opening riff to “Best of Both Worlds” by Van Halen begins to play. Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan emerge from behind the curtain simultaneously. The fans cheer while Glory goes from one end of the stage to the other, playing to the crowd and getting them into it. Lohan, meanwhile, continues her march to the ring.

Phillips: “Next, the team of Brittany Lohan and Glory Braddock, Twisted & Sadistic!”

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

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

Sharper: “And another different style. Twisted & Sadistic now looking to dethrone Light in the Darkness.”

Knots: “Power on one hand. Technical prowess on the other. And experience in spades.”

Sharper: “Luz and Blythe are going to have to readjust again!”

Lohan smirks at Luz and motions for her to come at her as the bell sounds. Luz obliges before feigning going for her, causing Lohan to go to catch her, but Luz stops before then forearming her in the jaw once and then again and again. She then runs across the ring and bounces off and Lohan grabs her and then throws her back against the mat. Luz rolls through and then runs at Lohan who scoops her up, but Luz kicks her legs and slides down and behind Lohan. Luz then goes for a running bulldog, but Lohan shoves her off. Luz bounces off and goes for a flying headscissors, but Lohan counters with a facebuster. Luz rolls over to the corner. Lohan smirks as she gets up.

Sharper: “Lohan has an answer. The speed of Luz has its moments, but Lohan’s power just too much early.”

Knots: “What about the fatigue?”

Sharper: “We’re here in the third leg of the tag team turmoil match. We’ll be back as we need to take a commercial break. More when we return!”

The cameras pan across the crowd as the scene fades to commercials.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Blythe and Braddock stand in the ring, both trading European uppercuts. The crowd roars with each strike.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown and Braddock and Blythe introducing Tampa to European style contact!”

CHBK: “Just putting everything behind each shot!”

Sharper: “CHBK, the COO joining us at ringside for the tag team turmoil match. Third leg here. Light in the Darkness eliminating Team Desire and Owens & Adamson!”

Blythe and Braddock trade a couple more shots before Blythe gets a good shot on Braddock. Braddock staggers back, hitting the ropes, falling back between them, but holding on and instead using it for momentum and rushing back at Blythe, who ducks a clothesline, grabbing Braddock’s other arm and locking in a crossface chickenwing!

Sharper: “And Blythe goes for the arm! Crossface chickenwing!”

CHBK: “Doesn’t have it fully locked in. Needs to pin the one arm.”

Knots: “Or get down to the mat.”

Braddock struggles as Blythe keeps the hold on, continuing to try and get it in before Braddock manages to duck under and take Blythe over with a fireman’s carry. Blythe keeps hold of the arm and Braddock then reaches over and rolls Blythe over before then rolling through and pulling back on Blythe with a straight-jacket crossface. The crowd roars as Braddock pulls back. Blythe grits her teeth, struggling and slowly tries to turn her hips. Braddock keeps the pressure before Blythe rolls and turns, relieving the pressure. Braddock then rolls back and then stomps Blythe in the face, still holding onto Blythe’s arms. She stops her again and again before then pulling her up and slamming her down. Braddock then lets go. She walks around the ring. Blythe rolls over and winces and Braddock turns back to her and kicks her in the ribs. She goes for a vertical suplex, but Blythe spins through and lands behind Braddock. She then hits a German suplex into a bridge.

Braddock rolls her shoulder up. Blythe rolls over and starts to get up. Braddock pulls herself up and Blythe heads over and kicks her in the ribs. She sets her up for a double underhook suplex.

Sharper: “Blythe keeping the pressure. This is just another hard hitting exchange.”

Knots: “Not like they know how to do anything at half impact.”

Sharper: “Cradling the arms.”

Blythe pulls Glory up, but instead seems to go for a tiger bomb, but instead, Glory wraps her legs around the head of Blythe and takes her over with a hurricanrana into a pin.

Blythe counters with a sunset flip pin.

Glory kicks out. Both get up and Glory forearms Blythe in the jaw. She then kicks her in the ribs. She hooks her head and leg and hits a fisherman’s suplex into a bridge.

Blythe kicks out. Braddock turns and grabs Blythe and pulls her up, dragging her over to the Twisted & Sadistic corner. She tags in Brittany. Brittany enters and Glory hoists Blythe onto her shoulders. Brittany then takes her and pulls her up onto hers. She then turns as Glory jumps to the middle rope and twists back with the Prankster’s Paradise as Brittany hits a Samoan drop. She goes for the pin.

Luz breaks it up and rolls out of the ring. Braddock exits.

Sharper: “Twisted & Sadistic with the double-team. Luz didn’t hesitate, immediately in to break up the pin.”

Knots: “Can’t afford to be overconfident. Not after the punishment Light in the Darkness has suffered.”

CHBK: “They’ve been in there for nearly half an hour as is. You now need to make different decisions. You have to assume everything is a threat, but you have to also conserve energy.”

Lohan grabs Blythe by the hair and pulls her up and headbutts her. Blythe falls back into the neutral corner. Lohan knees her in the ribs once and then again and again before grabbing her and just throwing her across the ring. Blythe rolls over and gets up and Lohan steps up and kicks her in the ribs. She then turns and whips her across the ring. Blythe bounces off and Lohan hoists her up in a military press. Blythe, however, shifts her weight, lands down onto the back of Lohan and locks in a rear-naked choke! Brittany reaches out as the crowd roars. Blythe keeps pulling back. Lohan gets to a knee and Blythe keeps pulling back and looks around. Lohan yells out and gets up to her feet again. Blythe then lets go and dives back, tagging in Luz. Luz enters and then Lohan turns and Blythe runs past her. Lohan focuses on Luz, but then Blythe stops and turns and the two catch Lohan with the Frozen Gauntlet. She drops to the mat. Luz goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Lohan had to guess and guessed wrong.”

Knots: “Still lots left in the tank based on that!”

Sharper: “Frozen Gauntlet and Lohan down!”

Lohan kicks out. She turns as Luz gets up. Lohan rolls over and Luz forearms her in the jaw once and then again and again. Luz then runs into the ropes and bounces off and Lohan scoops her up onto her shoulders. She goes to spin her out for a TKO, but Luz counters with a reverse DDT. She goes for the pin again.

Lohan gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as Luz then kicks her in the ribs and hits a shoot kick to the chest and then another before turning and running into the ropes. She bounces off and hits a handspring and jumps up, but Lohan catches her and hits a huge spinebuster. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh!”

Knots: “Jesus! Is the ring still level?”

Sharper: “Lohan planted Luz and you can see the…I think that’s anger. She was not happy Luz was getting on over her.”

Lohan then grabs Luz and pulls her up before then hoisting her up onto her shoulders. She then throws her forward and falls back to her back, hitting a vicious gutbuster. Luz rolls over in pain. Lohan turns and gets up and turns and tags in Glory. Glory climbs up to the top rope. She looks over and hits the London Plunge! Glory follows up with the pin.

Lohan goes to cut off Blythe, but Blythe somersaults over her arms as she goes to stop a slide and Blythe then breaks up the pin. The crowd roars. Lohan turns and looks at Blythe stunned as Blythe rolls to the floor. She pounds on the mat, trying to will Luz. Luz rolls over as Glory gets up. Lohan exits as Luz grabs at the ropes. Glory elbows her in the back of the head and then turns and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Glory kicks her in the ribs. She then hooks her leg. She hoists her up and just lets her fall onto her back. Luz sits up and Glory runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for the Shining Wizard, but Luz rolls out of the way. Glory rolls over and gets up and Luz hits a hard right. Glory turns and Luz grabs her by the arms and hits a bridging Tiger suplex!

Glory rolls her shoulders up. The crowd ohs. Luz then turns and grabs at Glory’s arms. She tries to lift her up, but Glory fights it off and drops down. Luz falls forward and into Lohan’s knee. Glory enters and tags in Lohan. Lohan enters and runs across as Blythe sidesteps a boot from Lohan. Glory clubs Luz in the side. Lohan spins around as both do that for speed, but this time, Lohan tags Blythe with a forearm. Blythe falls down the steps to the floor. Glory exits to the apron as Lohan storms across and tags in Braddock.

Sharper: “Lohan this time, didn’t miss. Blythe trying to use that agility.”

Knots: “And Lohan was a step ahead.”

Sharper: “And Twisted & Sadistic now have something in mind.”

CHBK: “Luz, sadly, may not have much left.”

Lohan grabs Luz from behind. She then hoists her up as Glory climbs to the top rope. She then dives off and Twisted & Sadistic hit the Hell on Earth. The crowd ohs. Lohan turns as Glory rolls over and hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Hell on Earth! Luz! There’s no way.”

The bell sounds as Glory rolls off. Lohan then pulls her up. Blythe leans against the barricade.

Phillips: “Light in the Darkness has been eliminated!”

Sharper: “And the gas tank fell to E.”

CHBK: “An impressive run, but now Twisted & Sadistic are the team to beat.”

Knots: “Exactly as they want it. Lohan. Braddock. They’ll take on call comers now.”

Luz slowly rolls to the floor. Blythe walks around and joins her. The crowd applauds them as Glory looks at her. Brittany ignores them, focusing on the stage as a coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot and then the words “START GAME” show up on SCW’s Jumbotron. A bunch of girls can be heard giggling before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched begins to play.

Phillps: “Next, on their way to the ring, they are the Playgirls, Colleen and Aisling!”

The music plays for quite some time and it is not until it comes to the first chorus that Colleen and Aisling walk out from behind, wearing matching pantsuits. They look around before starting to head to the ring. Colleen keeps scanning the arena as Aisling plays to the crowd a bit.

Sharper: “Playgirls out next and CHBK, you can fill us in here. They clearly are distracted.”

CHBK: “And I understand why. Unfortunately, while Polly has in the past claimed a desire to be helped, she’s turned things down now. But as I announced earlier, Marissa Swanson will get an opportunity to compete. I wanted to get through this match though first.”

Knots: “Just interesting how close Colleen and Aisling and Polly had become.”

Sharper: “They would like another title shot, but I wonder if they’ll be focusing on this at all.”

CHBK: “I’m trying to find a solution to help them. I really am.”

They make their walk down the ramp. Colleen and Aisling reach the ring and slide in. Before they even get up, Lohan knees Colleen and throws her out of the ring.

Sharper: “And Lohan greeting Colleen!”

Knots: “They want to win. And it’s not going to be pretty. And if they’re distracted, that also means something else – they could be a problem. They could cause an injury. You’re not risking anything.”

Braddock runs over to Aisling and nails her with a hard right and then another. Lohan turns and Braddock whips her back to Lohan who scoops her up and hits a tilt-a-whirl slam. She goes for the pin.

Aisling kicks out. She rolls over, shaking her head. She crawls to the ropes. Colleen starts to get up as Lohan and Braddock both go to Aisling. Demitra quickly stops them, demanding on leave. Lohan and Braddock talk to one another before Braddock then nods and exits as Lohan grabs Aisling, but Aisling suddenly falls back, throwing her legs up and kicks Lohan in the face. She stumbles back. Lohan turns and runs at Aisling and Aisling pulls the top rope down. Lohan goes up and over. Lohan lands on her feet and stops at the barricade, clearly trying to control her emotions.(1) She then turns as Colleen runs around the ring and bowls her over with a spear. The crowd ohs. (2)

Sharper: “Colleen! Colleen just bowling over Lohan!”

CHBK: “Lohan and Braddock may have just tapped into that anger in Colleen and Aisling!”

Colleen rolls over and gets up as she turns to Aisling. Aisling motions for her to put her into the ring.(3) Colleen grabs Lohan and rolls her into the ring. Lohan rolls over and Aisling turns and runs into the ropes as Lohan gets to her hands and knees and Aisling hits a running dropkick to the head. She goes for the pin.

Lohan powers out. Lohan rolls over and gets up as Colleen leans at ringside. Colleen motions to Aisling. CHBK can be seen watching as Aisling then stomps Lohan a couple of times.

Sharper: “Aisling competing. Colleen still on the floor.”

Knots: “Colleen has been taking this hard and it’s almost like Aisling trying to put things out of her mind.”

Sharper: “She knows Polly wouldn’t want their career to suffer, but I can’t blame either in this situation.”

Colleen continues to look on as Aisling grabs Lohan and moves her into the Playgirl corner. She then stomps her in the face and backs up to the middle of the ring. She then runs over and hits a broncobuster. The crowd roars as she hits her a few times. Lohan then rolls over, annoyed. Aisling turns over and looks at Colleen. Colleen steps over to the ring and Aisling walks over, but Lohan turns and nails her in the ribs. Lohan elbows Colleen in the jaw. Colleen staggers back. Lohan starts to get up and Aisling turns back and Lohan lifts her up and spears her across the ring, driving her into the Twisted & Sadistic corner.

Sharper: “And the explosive offense of Brittany Lohan.”

CHBK: “Imagine being on one side of the ring and all of a sudden, you’re now on the other side of the ring and in the opposite team’s corner.”

Lohan drives her shoulder into Aisling once and then again and again. Colleen pulls herself onto the apron. She looks across as Aisling leans forward. Lohan reaches up as Glory tags in. Glory then grabs the top rope and hits a springboard before Lohan moves back and Glory grabs Aisling by the head and hits a facebuster. Aisling rolls over. Glory turns and goes for the pin.

Aisling kicks out again. Glory grabs her. The crowd then erupts as we see Ace Marshall strutting out from the back. He takes a few steps before taking a puff from a cigar he has in his hand. Sophie James joins him. The two step out from the back as CHBK looks on.

CHBK: “Excuse me again.”

Sharper: “The World Tag Team Champions…well, half of them with their manager, Sophie James, now coming out here.”

Knots: “But where’s Ravyn?”

CHBK gets up and walks around the ring. Lohan looks over as Ace and Sophie start to head to the ring. CHBK walks over to the rampway and points to them to leave. Ace walks down to ringside and stands up to CHBK. CHBK glances around, clearly also thinking about Ravyn.

CHBK: “You’re not staying out here.”

Ace blows some of the smoke in CHBK’s face. Sophie walks over as CHBK just looks at him.

Ace: “Why not? Free country! And it’s Florida. Freer here. I can believe what I want!”

CHBK: “Ace…Sophie…leave.”

We cut to the ring where we see Glory getting knocked back by Aisling who then sees Colleen and dives over to tag her in. The crowd roars as Colleen enters the ring and then runs at Glory and clotheslines her down before turning and nailing Lohan with a shot. She clotheslines Glory down again. She grabs her and runs her over to the neutral corner before we cut back to see officials now in the rampway. They start to pull Sophie and Ace away. CHBK keeps pointing to the back. Sophie and Ace turn back before looking around.

Ace: “I’m smoking here! Get it! I used to go by that before Ravyn called me Lord and Master!”

Ace blows more smoke into the face of the officials as they start to pull him away. CHBK remains at ringside as Colleen then scoops Glory up and powerslams her down. Colleen gets up as Glory rolls over and moves to the ropes. Colleen then sees Aisling walking along the apron as we see the cameras cut to show Marissa Swanson in the crowd, notably alone.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall and Sophie James being forced to leave.”

Knots: “Look who is in the crowd. Not Ravyn. But Marissa Swanson! And she’s getting the fans to try and make noise and Aisling and Colleen see her.”

Colleen looks at the crowd. She then grabs at the ropes as Glory tags out. Lohan then enters the ring and runs over to Colleen and pulls her back in before kneeing her in the ribs. She then double underhooks her up and hoists her up before driving her into the mat with the Ultimate Solution. CHBK walks around the ring as Ace and Sophie are escorted to the back. Lohan goes for the cover. Aisling turns and enters as Glory runs across and knees her in the side. Aisling falls to the floor.

The bell sounds. The crowd roars. Marissa laughs in the crowd before turning and leaving her perch.

Phillips: “The Playgirls have been eliminated!”

Sharper: “And with plenty of distractions, the Playgirls just never were able to get into second gear! Lohan punctuating it with the return of the Ultimate Solution driver.”

Knots: “Marissa Swanson better be careful. If Colleen or Aisling get their hands on her…We may be changing the rating for the show!”

Sharper: “While Twisted & Sadistic take advantage.”

Lohan gets up as Colleen rolls over, holding her head. She exits the ring as Lohan and Braddock walk around the ring. “Off To War” by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as ever as Konrad, with Ginny behind him in the middle, Ludvig on the left and Dakon on the right-hand sides, looking at the crowd and receiving heavy boos. Lohan and Braddock turn to the entrance smiling.

Sharper: “And it looks like things are going to go up a notch.”

Knots: “These two teams had a war a couple of weeks back and Konrad Raab is now with them so this is going to be wild!”

Sharper: “We have to take another break! When we return, the European Fiery Nation and Twisted & Sadistic clash as the tag team turmoil continues!”

The scene fades to commercials.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Konrad Raab snaps at Brittany Lohan, who yells back at him. We then cut to see Ludvig Eriksson suddenly forearming Glory in the side of the head; Dakon Theron had started to go for Glory, getting her attention. Glory staggers back and Eriksson follows up with a knee to the ribs, knocking her to the corner. Theron then runs at Lohan.

Sharper: “And here we go. Welcome back to Breakdown. Tag Team Turmoil continuing! And the chaos has begun.”

Knots: “The European Fiery Nation decided to use a bit of trickery. Numbers on their side and Glory and Lohan got caught.”

Theron nails Lohan with a couple of hard rights as Eriksson hits shoot kick to the chest of Glory. Glory takes shot after shot after shot before Eriksson grabs Braddock. Theron looks back and then grabs Lohan. Eriksson whips Braddock across while Theron whips Lohan out. Braddock ducks and Lohan stays upright as Braddock runs at Theron and jumps up with a running dropkick. Lohan nails Eriksson with a forearm. Demitra tries to get Lohan and Eriksson out of the ring, but Lohan forearms Eriksson over and over in the corner. Braddock stomps away on Theron.

Sharper: “And the European Fiery Nation has led to the chaos we expected. Last time these two teams faced, it turned into a hardcore match.”

CHBK: “Won’t be happening this time. They need to work within the rules or they can find themselves backstage quickly.”

Braddock gets a few more shots in as Demitra heads over to her. Glory backs up and is forced out of the ring. Theron rolls over to the apron. Glory walks along the apron and then looks at Theron and stomps him off the apron. Theron staggers off as Lohan grabs Eriksson, dragging him out and then kicking him in the ribs. She goes to lift him up, but Eriksson blocks it and then tackles her down with a double leg takedown. He nails her with a couple of hard forearm shots before getting up. Lohan rolls over and lunges at Eriksson, but he moves out of the way, causing Lohan to fall into the middle rope. Theron runs across and jumps up, nailing her with a running superman punch. The crowd ohs as Lohan falls back.

Sharper: “Talk about a quick shot. Dakon Theron cracking Lohan in the jaw.”

Knots: “She’d probably welcome that in normal circumstances.”

Sharper: “But the EFN is smothering her right now.”

Eriksson drags Lohan up and hits a release German suplex. Lohan rolls over as Eriksson gets up as Raab snaps at Lohan. Eriksson tags in Theron. He enters and Lohan starts to get up only for Theron to spin her around. Eriksson walks over too and they hit a double cutter. Theron goes for the pin.

Braddock breaks it up. She backs up as Theron looks up and then turns and heads over to her. Braddock blocks a shot and then another before Theron just grabs her and hip throws her into the ring. Braddock rolls over and gets up and Theron kicks her in the ribs. He then whips her into the ropes. Braddock bounces off and Theron scoops her up onto his shoulder, but Braddock kicks her legs and slides down and shoves her into Lohan who scoops him up and powerslams him. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Braddock serving up Lohan as Theron looking to fight anyone brought in the illegal woman and got caught!”

CHBK: “Sometimes it’s best not to pick the fight you don’t need.”

Knots: “Tell Raab that. I mean I’m waiting for him to just attack someone because of his own bloodlust!”

Theron rolls over as Lohan grabs him and drags him up and then moves him into the Twisted & Sadistic corner. Braddock exits to the apron as Lohan kicks him a couple of times before then grabbing him and just throwing him down to the mat. She tags in Glory. Glory climbs to the top rope and Lohan turns as Braddock sits on her shoulders. Lohan steps forward and hits an electric chair drop on Braddock onto Theron. Braddock goes for the pin.

Theron kicks out. Lohan exits. Braddock rolls off as she then turns and grabs Theron and drags him up and then hits a snap suplex. Braddock turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope.

Sharper: “Braddock on the top rope-What the hell?”

A steel chair suddenly is thrown at Braddock, nailing her in the side and Braddock falls off the top rope and hits the apron before falling to the ground. Demitra calls for the bell. Theron rolls over as Eriksson grabs a second chair from under the ring and throws it into the ring. Raab obliges by throwing one of his own. Lohan enters at this point.

Phillips: “The European Fiery Nation has been disqualified!”

Sharper: “Ludvig Eriksson just threw a chair at Braddock!”

CHBK: “It’s not changing this week. You just lost!”

Sharper: “And Raab and Eriksson throwing in more chairs!”

Lohan then walks over and grabs a chair as Theron gets up and nails her with a hard right and then another. Lohan kicks him in the ribs. Eriksson rolls in and grabs the chair he threw in. Lohan lifts the chair up, but Eriksson runs over and rams his chair into Lohan. Lohan drops her chair and Theron hits a hard European uppercut. Lohan falls to a knee. The bell sounds again as Eriksson unfolds one chair and then grabs the chair Lohan had. Konrad Raab smiles at ringside, extending his arms in joy, as Eriksson unfold the other, placing the two seat to seat. Theron then gets up and grabs Lohan and hits another uppercut. Glory starts to fight up and Theron turns and whips Lohan into the ropes. He steps up as Eriksson moves around the chairs and Theron and Eriksson hit the European United Drop onto Lohan through the seats of the chairs. The crowd ohs. The bell sounds again. Eriksson and Theron get up as Glory looks at the ring.

Sharper: “Lohan driven through the chairs! My God! Just driven through steel!”

Knots: “And the European Fiery Nation are happy!”

Sharper: “Of course they are. They only care about one thing.”

CHBK: “And don’t worry, I’ll remember.”

Eriksson and Theron walk around the ring as the crowd boos. Officials return, trying to get them out of the ring. Konrad Raab walks around the ring and smiles as Ginny follows Konrad.

CHBK: “Take the commercial break. Give Twisted & Sadistic a chance to recover.”

Sharper: “That sounds like a plan. We’re going to try and get this sorted out. We’ll bring out the next team after the break. Tag team turmoil continues!”

We cut to a panning shot of the crowd as we see Kandis running down the rampway. The crowd erupts in cheers as Konrad steps up.

Sharper: “And here comes Kandis!”

We see Konrad and Kandis clash in the entrance way as officials head over to break them up as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Brittany Lohan in the ring, pouring a bottle of water on her head, as she paces in the ring. Glory Braddock checks on her.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Brittany Lohan has been coiled and ready to strike. She’s back up and she is not happy.”

Knots: “For good reason. The EFH not only turned this into a brawl, but also threatened Lohan and Braddock’s tag title hopes.”

The lights dim slightly as a male voice speaks:

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

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

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

Phillips: “Next, they are the team of Bree Lancaster and Datura…Statera!”

Bree makes her way down the ramp, confidence in her step as she speaks to a fan or two on the way. Datura focuses on the ring, smirking at Brittany Lohan, who smirks too.

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

Bree sprints up the ring steps, quickly wipes her feet on the apron then steps through the ropes. She does a spin in the center of the ring, arms spread out like before, drawing cheers. Datura climbs onto the apron and wipes her boots. After stepping through the ropes, she immediately makes her way to the corner and climbs up the turnbuckles before taking a seat on the top one. Datura leans back and hangs from ropes in her own tree of woe. Unblinking, she stares across the ring to the opposite corner wearing a devious smirk. She drops down and joins Bree as the two head to their corner.

Sharper: “This will be a challenge. The last number one contenders and they’re looking for another shot at the prize.”

Knots: “Lots of history too.”

Sharper: “Datura and Lohan have had moments recently on social media, sniping at one another. Bree Lancaster and Glory Braddock have a long history too.”

CHBK: “And only one team can move on here. Time to see if we can get back to what we’re here for.”

The bell sounds as Datura and Bree talk before Glory turns to Brittany, but Brittany paces in the ring. Bree starts off for Statera. The crowd roars as Bree and Brittany look at one another and then lock up in the middle of the ring. They push off against one another before Lohan shoves Bree back. Bree rolls back and Lohan quickly moves forward toward her. She goes for a forearm shot, but Bree ducks and spins around. She nails Lohan with a hard forearm shot and then another and another. Lohan shoves her back. Bree backs up. Lohan then runs out and goes for a clothesline, but Lancaster ducks again. Lohan turns and Bree knocks her down with a dropkick. Lohan gets up, annoyed and turns to Lancaster who kicks her in the ribs and hooks her up for a vertical suplex. Lohan however counters by muscling Lancaster up and throwing her forward. She lands chest first into the mat.

Sharper: “And the strength coming out again. Lohan just muscling Lancaster up and throwing her down.”

Knots: “Nearly dropped her on her head!”

Lohan walks over to Bree and pulls her up by the hair. She then runs her across the ring and into the top turnbuckle of the neutral corner. Lohan then nails her with a hard right and then another and another.

Lohan turns and snaps at the official. Glory reaches out as Lohan turns and walks over to Bree, but Bree chops her. The crowd woos. She chops her again. Lohan swings and Bree ducks and then kicks Lohan in the ribs before jumping up and hitting an enziguri kick to the back of the head. Lohan falls down to the middle rope. Lancaster gets up and tags in Datura. Datura runs across the apron and jumps up and hits a hesitation dropkick to the side of the head. Lohan falls back into the ring, holding her head in pain. Datura then rolls under the bottom rope and gets up as Lohan staggers up and tags in Braddock. Braddock enters.

Sharper; “Datura just said hi!”

Knots: “It’s why she has so few friends. If I was kicked in the head like that, I’m not coming over again.”

Sharper: “Setting the tone. And folks, we have the COO of SCW with us too, CHBK, Alex Desoubrais.”

CHBK: “Enjoying this action. Hard-hitting and while there have been moments of controversy, we’re focusing on the ring. The wrestling.”

Braddock heads over to Datura and the two lock up again. Datura drops down and around Braddock. She then pulls her up and drops her to a seated position. Datura starts to move for a dragon sleeper, but Braddock grabs at her and snapmares her over. Datura rolls through. She turns and Braddock lunges up and hits a jawbreaker. Datura is stunned and Braddock grabs her arm and wrenches it. She then ducks under and goes for a fireman’s carry takeover. Datura flips through to her feet. Braddock however then moves to a waistlock. Datura grabs at the ropes and then starts to run around the ring. Braddock holds on, while Datura clasps the hands and then drops down, sending Braddock through the ropes to the floor. Braddock lands on her feet. Datura then runs across the ring. She bounces off and goes for a baseball slide. Braddock sidesteps. Datura slides tot the floor. Braddock kicks her in the ribs and then rolls into the ring. Datura slides in after as Braddock runs across, hits the ropes. Datura goes to grabs, Braddock, but Braddock jumps up and spins around her. She pushes Datura into the ropes and into an Okana roll.

Datura kicks out. Both get up and Braddock turns and kicks Datura in the ribs before dragging her over to Lohan. Lohan tags in. Datura tries to get free, but Lohan enters and boots her in the ribs, exposed by Glory Braddock.

Sharper: “Braddock holding Datura open for Lohan.”

CHBK: “Lohan giving her usual greeting. I know from experience.”

Datura winces and Brittany knocks her down with a forearm shot. Datura gets back up and Lohan grabs her and scoops up and slams her down. She stomps Datura in the face. Datura rolls over and stirs before Lohan grabs her and whips her into the ropes. Datura bounces off and Lohan scoops her up and hits a powerslam. She hooks the leg.

Datura kicks out. Lohan rolls off and gets up. Datura moves to the ropes. Lohan walks over to her and Datura then pushes off the ropes enough to allow her to crawl through Lohan’s legs with some speed. Lohan steps to the ropes. She turns around and swings, but Datura jumps up and catches her arm and takes her over with a rolling crossarmbreaker!

Sharper: “Datura catching Lohan! Rolling through! Trying to hyperextend the arm!”

Knots: “Lohan is fighting it!”

CHBK: “Datura trying to break the clasp that Lohan has with her own arm.”

Datura holds on, trying to pull apart Lohan’s hands. She then starts to lift her leg and drives into the face of Lohan once and then again before letting go. Lohan rolls over and Datura runs over, grabbing Lohan’s head and flipping through into a neckbreaker. She goes for the pin.

Lohan kicks out. Datura turns and tags in Bree. Bree enters and Datura grabs at Lohan as she gets up and Datura then pulls her to Bree who hits the BOGO to her chest and Datura then jumps up and hits a crucifix driver. The crowd ohs. Lohan rolls over. Datura exits as Bree pulls her up to her feet. She hooks Lohan’s head and hoists her up and takes her over with a falcon arrow into a pin.

Lohan kicks out.

Sharper: “Statera using their advantage of being more fresh, helping them here. But not only that, they’re just on the same page.”

CHBK: “Glory and Lohan were, but Statera using their offense to keep it awkward like this.”

Lohan rolls over and Bree elbows her in the back of the head and then again before pushing her into the ropes and firing her across. Lohan bounces off and Bree jumps up and hits a dropkick to the face. Lohan hits the mat. Lohan then turns and tags in Datura. Datura enters and spins through and grabs Bree and turns and hits a belly to belly suplex on Bree onto Lohna. The crowd ohs. Datura goes for the pin.

Lohan pushes her off. Bree exits as Lohan rolls over. Datura then grabs her arm and kicks her in the chest once and then again before spinning through and taking Lohan over for another pin attempt.

Lohan kicks out. Datura gets up and beats Lohan up before grabbing her in a waistlock. She goes to lift her up, but Lohan blocks it and headbutts Datura in the face. The crowd ohs. Lohan then grabs Datura and hoists her up with a military press. Braddock leans back as Lohan throws Datura to the top turnbuckle of the Twisted & Sadistic corner.

Sharper: “Oh! Just throwing her into the turnbuckle.”

Knots: “And you can see Datura feeling that!”

Sharper: “She’s going to feel this too. Tag to Braddock!”

Lohan tags in Braddock. Braddock then climbs up to the middle rope and then jumps to the top rope and dives into the air, driving her elbow into the lower back of Datura. Datura drops down to the mat with a thud. The crowd ohs. Braddock then drags her out from the corner and goes for the pin.

Datura gets her shoulder up. Glory turns and grabs Datura, dragging her up by the head and then turning and hoisting her up and dropping her with a snap back suplex. Braddock gets up and pulls Datura to a sitting position. Braddock runs across the ring, bouncing off the ropes and hitting a running sliding clothesline. She goes for the pin.

Datura gets her shoulder up again. Braddock pulls her up and grabs her by the head. She then sets her up for a double arm DDT, but Datura struggling and spins out and pulls her into an elbow. Datura staggers back and tags in Bree. Datura then runs at Braddock, but Braddock hits a frankensteiner. But Braddock gets up only for Bree to hit a superkick.

Sharper: “Braddock got Datura! But Datura sacrificed herself to bring down Braddock’s defenses!”

CHBK: “Not a bad superkick if I say so myself!”

Knots: “You’d know!”

Bree rolls through for the pin.

Glory gets her shoulder up. Bree rolls off. She turns and grabs Glory, pulling her up. She then hooks her head and hits a running bulldog. Bree gets up and turns and runs into the ropes. Lohan however grabs at her. Bree turns and nails her with a hard forearm and then another. Lohan steps off the apron. Bree turns around and Glory kicks her in the ribs, hooks her head and hits the Beautiful Insanity. The crowd ohs. Glory turns and hooks the leg.

Lancaster gets her shoulder up. Glory rolls over and gets up. She staggers up and turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and hits a running senton. She then grabs Bree and pulls her up. She hooks her head and then Bree runs Glory back into the Statera corner. Bree shoulders her once and then again before Glory blocks the third with her knee. Bree staggers back and Glory goes to step out, but Datura grabs her head and pulls down, hitting a neckbreaker against the top rope. The crowd ohs. Glory falls forward and Bree powerslams her down. Bree turns back and tags in Datura.

Sharper: “Statera rebuilding their momentum. Neckbreaker! Powerslam!”

Knots: “And Datura back in!”

Datura enters as Glory holds her head and neck. Datura kicks her in the ribs. She places her head between her legs, but Glory blocks it and goes for a back drop. Datura spins through and lands behind Glory. Datura runs her forward into the ropes and hits an Okana roll.

Glory kicks out and Datura falls into the ropes. Lohan boots Datura in the side of the head. Datura falls back and Glory kicks her in the ribs. She pulls her over and steps past her. She starts to set up for the Glorification, but Datura then turns and pushes Glory head first into Lohan. Lohan falls off the apron. Glory turns around and Datura rolls her up with an inside cradle!

The bell sounds as Datura lets go and rolls over. Glory rolls over, holding her head.

Phillips: “Twisted & Sadistic have been eliminated!”

Sharper: “Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan eliminated as Datura used the ring, used her partner against her. And I’d pay good money to see these two teams go at it again!”

Knots: “Glory just realized they’ve been eliminated.”

Sharper: “Datura looks as motivated as we’ve seen her and she’s even looking at Lohan now.”

Lohan and Datura lock eyes as Glory rolls to the floor. She walks around.

*Yes Bitch*
*Yes Bitch*
*Yes Bitch*
*SLAY*

The intro from “W FACE” by Kumi Koda quickly fades out as we suddenly hear the voice of Giovanni “GiGi” Aries.

*“For 5 EASY Payments of 29.99!”*

“Boss Bitch” by Doja Cat comes in full force around the arena as The Housewives of Beverly Hills camera crew back out onto the stage while Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp flanked by a smiling Giovanni “GiGi” Aries dressed in white tunic and white pants as on the other side Cidnay Turner tensely looking out toward the crowd. Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks out from the back too. Holly Adams poses with her hand on her hip and her other hand high in the air as she pageant waves to the booing crowd. She starts down the ramp toward the ring with GiGi in tow, who reaches into his pants pocket to give out business cards to random fans along the rampway while Cidnay walks alongside him. Alex Jr. takes up the rear.

Phillips: “Next, they are the team of-“

Gigi reaches the ring and holds his hand up. He walks around the ring as Holly Adams sees Brittany Lohan and Lohan lunges at her. Holly jumps back and points to her.

Holly: “Back! Back Brittany! You could’ve been part of this if you weren’t terrible! Back!”

Lohan walks toward her. Glory stops her as Cidnay gets between Lohan and Holly. Lohan then nails Cidnay with a shot for good measure as GiGi Aries talks to Phillips.

Phillips: “Next…they are the team of Holly Adams and Alex Desoubrais Jr., the Holly Adams Brand!”

Sharper: “Well…”

CHBK: “Interesting…”

Sharper: “Alex Desoubrais Jr. I guess doing double duty.”

Knots: “Or maybe she’s giving him an opportunity to return to past glories. A former Tag Team Champion! And plus, Datura’s in there. She can show what she turned down!”

Holly turns to the ring as she motions to Alex Desoubrais Jr. Alex Jr. rolls into the ring and turns back to Holly as Holly climbs up onto the apron. Datura then runs over and grabs Alex Jr. and pulls him back by the head. The bell sounds. Alex Jr. hits the mat and Datura turns and grabs the arm of Alex Jr. and goes to roll him over, seemingly setting up for a tequila sunrise, but Alex Jr. frantically moves to the ropes. He grabs the bottom rope as the referee calls for the break.

Datura lets go. She then waits as Alex Jr. to get up. Alex Jr. turns and swings, but Datura ducks down and takes him over with a fireman’s carry and then goes for a rear naked choke. Alex Jr. struggles as Holly rolls her eyes and runs over and stomps Datura in the face. Holly backs up as Datura rolls over. GiGi tries to will Alex Jr. on as Cidnay keeps his eyes on Holly.

Sharper: “Datura just outmatching Alex Desoubrais Jr.”

CHBK: “Can’t say I’m surprised.”

Sharper: “Holly Adams breaking the rear naked choke and Datura, now, going for the pin.”

Knots: “Holly and Bree don’t exactly care for one another.”

Datura tags in Bree. Bree enters as Alex Jr. slowly gets up and Bree nails him with a forearm shot and then another and another. She grabs him and goes to whip him across. Alex Jr. spins through and sends her in. Bree bounces off and Alex Jr. scoops her up, but Bree shifts her weight and Alex Jr. loses his footing. Holly points and laughs as Bree looks over and then mounts Alex Jr. and nails him with a series of hard right hands. She then gets up and Bree looks at Holly.

Bree: “Got a problem with me!”

Holly: “No! Nooo…just that if Alex can’t pick you up-“

Bree just ignores Holly as Bree then stomps Alex Jr. in the face. Alex Jr. falls back and rolls over. He crawls to the corner. Bree then kicks him in the ribs and then another before hitting a BOGO in the corner. Bree then steps back and walks to the middle of the ring. She runs after and Alex Jr. gets a boot up. Bree staggers out. Alex Jr. then hits an eye rake. Bree turns back as Holly immediately demands the tag. Alex Jr. heads over and tags. Holly turns to him.

Holly: “Watch and learn! You too Cidnay!”

Holly heads over and grabs Bree, pulling her up by the face, digging her fingers into her face before then nailing her with a hard right to the stomach and then another and another.

Holly: “Come on! Let it ou-“

Bree elbows Holly in the jaw. Holly falls back. The crowd roars. Bree then turns and grabs Holly. Holly yells out and Bree pulls her up and forearms her in the jaw once and then again and again and again. Holly falls to the ropes. Bree hammers away with hard forearms.

Sharper: “Holly Adams just takes potshot after potshot and Bree Lancaster teeing off.”

Knots: “Come on! She’s offering criticism. It’s not particularly kind or fair, but her methods work!”

CHBK: “If her methods were to take a beating, then fine. Like the schoolyard bully, getting what she deserves!”

Bree steps back and turns around. Alex Jr. runs at Bree and Bree clotheslines him down. The official turns to Alex Jr. to get him out of the ring. Cidnay climbs to the top rope and tries for the Denver Diving Kick, but falls very short, only for Bree to hit him with a superkick. The crowd ohs. Cidnay rolls out of the ring and Holly runs out and hits the Beauty Killer. Bree hits the mat. Holly hooks the leg.

Bree gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and Holly grabs Bree and hits a snapmare. Holly then runs into the ropes behind Bree and then runs up Bree’s back and bounces off the other side and finishes the Beautiful.Blonde.Perfect. She goes for another pin.

Bree gets her shoulder up again. Holly then turns and grabs Bree and pulls her up as Alex Jr. returns to the corner. Holly then runs over and nails Datura with a shot for good measure. She turns back to Bree and spins through, going for the Hostile Makeover, but Bree lifts her up and hits a huge spinning spinebuster. Holly rolls over, holding her back in pain. She turns and crawls to the corner where Alex Desoubrais Jr. reaches out. Holly tags him in.

Sharper: “Holly Adams planted as Bree got all of that spinebuster!”

Knots: “Bree needs to get a tag or something!”

Sharper: “Alex Desoubrais Jr. going to the top! He’s taking a lot of time though!”

CHBK: “Amazing what happens when you don’t apply yourself. You cut back on training. Not quite as graceful!”

Alex Desoubrais Jr. climbs up to the top rope as Bree starts to get up. Alex Jr. then dives off and hits a missile dropkick to Bree. Bree falls back and rolls through to her corner. She reaches up and tags in Datura. Datura enters as Alex Jr. smiles and gets up. Holly moves to the apron, holding her lower back as Alex Jr. tries to get some encouragement and praise. But he turns right into Datura who kicks him in the ribs, placing his head between her legs and hooking his legs before hitting the Thorn-Apple Driver! The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Datura hits the Thorn-Apple Driver on Alex Desoubrais Jr.”

Knots: “The happiest piledriver we’ve ever seen!”

Sharper: “And in her home town!”

Datura goes for the pin. Holly continues to hold her back in pain and looks over. Bree steps up. Holly locks eyes with her.

The crowd roars as Datura rolls off of Alex Jr.

Phillips: “The Holly Adams Brand has been eliminated!”

Knots: “Holly Adams was ready. What the hell was that Alex? This is your specialty!”

CHBK: “Called buying into snake oil.”

Sharper: “Holly Adams didn’t want anymore of Bree Lancaster, at least in that moment!”

GiGi Aries pulls Alex Desoubrais Jr. out of 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 figure stands in front of the curtains; his arms are extended horizontally, and his legs are spread. His back is turned to the audience. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. As the bright lights start to dim, you can tell the man is wearing pure white tights. A blood-red sleeveless coat stretched from his defined torso down to his equally bright white boots. Pyros explode around the entranceway, timed perfectly for Alistaire Allocco to kick out his leg to turn to face the crowd as the chorus of his theme kicks in. Adam Allocco walks out with him, holding his hands in a triangle pose.

Sharper: “And this is going to get interesting! The Alloccos! Adam Allocco and the returning Alistaire Allocco! They are next and when we return, they’ll compete against Statera here in the Tag Team Turmoil!”

Holly looks at Adam as Alistaire turns to Adam, noticing the glance. GiGi helps Alex Jr. around the ring as Cidnay heads around, holding his jaw as Bree Lancaster and Datura away in the ring.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Adam Allocco take Bree Lancaster over with a vertical suplex. He rolls through into a pin.

Bree kicks out.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Tag Team Turmoil ongoing. Four teams left. Two in the ring as we go right now.”

Knots: “And Adam Allocco starting off hot. He’s almost a new man. Or at least he hopes he is if he wants to keep his son happy!”

Sharper: “Alistaire teaming with his father, Adam, even though Adam is the reason he was on the injured list for so long and tonight, he makes his return.”

Knots: “He has to enter the ring for that”

Adam grabs Bree and pulls her up and knees her in the ribs. He then chops her. The crowd woos. Bree falls back to the ropes. Adam goes to whip her across. She bounces off and Adam goes for a back drop on the rebound. Bree spins through and lands behind Adam. She then grabs him and hits a Russian leg sweep. She rolls through for the pin.

Adam kicks out. He rolls over and reaches out for Alistaire. The crowd cheers some, but Bree grabs Adam’s leg and scissors it. She then starts to drag him back a bit, getting a bit closer to her corner. She reaches out and tags in Datura. Datura enters and runs over and hits an elbow drop to the back of Adam’s head. Datura gets up as Bree lets go and rolls over. Datura grabs Adam and snapmares him down. She then turns and grabs him in a cravate before pulling him back up and taking him over again. Adam fights a bit and Datura pulls him up, but Adam hoists up Datura and throws her forward with an atomic whip. Datura hits the mat. She rolls over and lunges at Adam who dropkicks her down. Datura rolls over as Adam gets up. He points at Alistaire. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Adam pointing at his son.”

CHBK: “Guess he’s going to share the spotlight…”

Adam then tags in Alistaire Allocco as the crowd cheers. Datura gets up and Alistaire steps past her and hits a leg trip before moving to the head. He then rolls her over, and spins through himself and locks her in a front face lock. He holds on as the crowd roars and Alistaire then lifts her up and hits a single arm suplex before locking in the front face lock again and rolling through. He locks in a guillotine as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Looks as good as he did. Fluid on everything.”

CHBK: “My understanding, and why I agreed to this, is Alistaire Allocco has been training for a while. He’s been cleared and it’s clear he’s ready for this.”

Datura struggles as Alistaire pulls up. He keeps pulling as Datura tries to pry her head out. She pushes on his arm and gets free and then moves her legs and pushes back on Alistaire’s chest. He rolls back. Both get up and Alistaire turns and grabs Datura and goes for a fireman’s carry takedown. Datura flips through, landing on her feet. She turns and tags in Bree. Datura waits as Bree enters and Alistaire steps up as both hit a double dropkick, knocking him down. Alistaire rolls over. Datura exits as Bree then grabs him and forearms him in the jaw. Alistaire falls to the corner. Bree then forearms him again and again before then grabbing him by the head and hitting a running facebuster into her knee. Alistaire pops up and Bree runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Alistaire scoops her up and hits a backbreaker. Bree rolls over in pain. Alistaire goes for the pin.

Bree kicks out. Both get up and Alistaire turns and grabs Bree and scoops her up and slams her down. Bree winces and turns. She gets back up and Alistaire wrenches her arm. He then comes over and tags in Adam. Adam enters as Alistaire then grabs Bree and Adam sweeps behind and hooks her under the other arm. They hit a double back suplex. Bree rolls over. Adam goes for the pin.

Bree gets her shoulder up.

Sharper: “Nice double team. Double suplex. The father and son working well.”

Knots: “Whatever we doubt, looks like the power of love and family overcoming.”

Sharper: “For now.”

Adam grabs Bree and pulls her up. He chops her. The crowd woos. Adam then whips her into the ropes. Bree bounces off and Adam hits a back elbow. Bree rolls over and Adam grabs her and moves her to the ropes. Adam steps over and starts to choke her.

Adam steps off and turns to Alistaire who just looks at him, shaking his head. Adam turns and grabs Bree, who suddenly falls back and kicks him in the side of the head. Adam staggers as Bree rolls over and gets up and then kicks Adam in the ribs and hits a snap DDT. Bree rolls over. Adam rolls over in pain as Bree tags in Datura. Datura enters as Bree and her look at him. Adam gets to his knees and Datura then pulls him up as Bree grabs him from behind. Datura runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits a running high crossbody, as Bree hits a German suplex. Adam rolls through to his stomach. Datura rolls him over and hooks the leg.

Adam gets his shoulder up. Bree rolls out of the ring. Datura then grabs Adam and drags him away from the ropes before moving him to his stomach and stepping over and locking in the dragon clutch!

Sharper: “This return for Alistaire could short-lived. Datura is looking to win another match here in her hometown!”

Knots: “And he’s fading fast! Datura moving him away from the ropes!”

Datura pulls back as Alistaire looks in. The crowd roaring as Adam reaches out. He looks at Alistaire and reaches out, looking right at him. Datura keeps pulling back. Alistaire then enters the ring and runs over and breaks the hold with a boot. The crowd gives a mixed reaction. Alistaire backs up as he watches Adam. Adam rolls over, struggling to catch his breath. Alistaire exits as Datura rolls over. She shakes her head, trying to get the cobwebs loose as Alistaire reaches out for the tag. Adam crawls away from Datura. Datura then gets up and turns to Adam. She heads over and grabs him by the leg and Adam pushes her off. Datura hits the ropes. Bree tries to tag in, but Datura’s too far and Adam grabs Datura and hits an overhead exploder suplex. Adam rolls over and lunges, tagging in Alistaire. Alistaire enters and Datura gets up and Alistaire grabs her and hits a belly to belly suplex. Datura rolls over and gets up and turns and Alistaire hits an exploder suplex. He goes for the pin.

Bree breaks it up. Alistaire gets up as Adam runs over nails Bree with a hard right and then another. Alistaire turns and grabs Datura and pulls her up and moves her into the corner. Adam knees Bree in the ribs before going to whip her across. Alistaire whips Datura across. Datura and Bree however run at one another and Bree stops, grabbing Datura and overhead belly to belly suplexing her into Adam. Bree turns and Alistaire grabs her and Bree counters with a stunner. Alistaire staggers to the ropes. Bree runs at him and hits a shoulder thrust. She then turns and runs at Adam as he gets back up and Adam lowers his head. Bree is back dropped up and over to the floor. Adam winces as Alistaire looks at Datura as Datura nails Adam with a hard right and then another and another. Adam however shoves her back and Datura stops in the middle of the ring. Alistaire hits the Sins of the Father to the side of the head. Datura turns to Adam who hits a superkick of his own. Datura falls to a knee and the Alloccos then hit a duelling superkicks to the jaw of Datura. Datura goes down.

Sharper: “Superkick! Another superkick!”

Knots: “The Allocco family superkicks!”

Sharper: “Both Alloccos hit it!”

Alistaire goes for the pin on Datura.

The crowd roars and some boo as Alistaire rolls off. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Statera has been eliminated!”

The crowd boos some more as Alistaire looks at Adam. Adam reaches out and helps his son up as Bree leans on the apron.

Sharper: “And the Alloccos show their natural chemistry is enough to knock off a favourite!”

CHBK: “Impressive. And you notice, anytime someone goes on a run, it’s only for a few and they’ve been challenged. The tag division is as strong as I’ve ever seen it!”

Sharper: “But it’s not over. Two more teams. And Adam and Alistaire Allocco now have to refocus.”

Blue and white lights flash in time with the music and the words up on the Tron:

"Tear me down, it won't build you up"

Amy Chastaine comes through the curtain just as the tempo of New Years Day's "Relentless" picks up with the chorus, the lights flashing to keep up. With one hand she flips her hair out of her face, with a confident grin, gazing out at the cheering crowd.

"Never gonna stop
Won't quit till I'm not breathing
Chase me all you want
It won't be enough"

Amy starts down the ramp, greeting and touching hands with a few fans along the way.

Phillips: “Next, making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Lousiana, Amy Chastaine!”

As she walks down, the music changes to “Hero” by Skillet. The crowd roars as a few moments pass before Simon Lyman walks out from the back, wearing his entrance robe. He extends his arms as he looks around. He then starts to head to the ring. Amy glances behind her as Simon Lyman walks down the rampway and joins Amy. The two look at one another before Simon takes off his entrance robe. He throws it to the side and looks in the ring.

Knots: “And here’s a team that could cause some changes to the Apocalypse card!”

CHBK: “We’ll worry about that if it happens.”

Sharper: “Simon Lyman looking for a fight. Amy Chastaine there.”

CHBK: “And it’s good to see Amy back.”

Simon then slides into the ring. Amy is a step behind. Simon gets up and runs across and nails Adam with a hard right and then another. The bell sounds as Amy gets up and Alistaire heads over to her and Amy forearms him in the jaw and then hits a chop and then another. Lyman gets Adam back to the corner as Amy gets Alistaire to the ropes. Bree looks on and smiles briefly before heading off with an annoyed Datura. Amy then backs up and hits a dropkick, sending Alistaire up and over. Amy gets up as Simon whips Adam across the ring. He runs across and hits a running clothesline in the corner onto Adam. He backs up and turns to Amy. Simon whips Adam across and to Amy who kicks him in the ribs and hits the Vortex. Amy goes for the pin.

Adam gets his shoulder up. Simon is forced out of the ring. Amy rolls off. Adam turns and moves to the corner. He starts to get up.

Sharper: “Oh! How close!”

Knots: “Trust Amy and Simon to figure out a way to make an impact in a tag match!”

Sharper: “And now Amy Chastaine is going to town on Adam Allocco. Getting a bit more after their clash at Rise to Greatness.”

Alistaire starts to head around ringside as Amy then steps up and chops Adam. She climbs up to the middle rope and nails him with a series of hard right hands. The crowd chants with them. 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! Amy looks around and then jumps back and hits a dropkick to the head of Adam. Adam falls forward. Amy rolls him over and goes for the pin.

Adam gets his shoulder up. Amy turns and tags in Simon. Simon enters and runs over and hits a running elbow drop. He then gets up and grabs Adam and pulls him up before scooping him up. He glances back and hits a fallaway slam. He goes for the pin.

Adam gets his shoulder up again. Lyman grabs Adam and pulls him up, but Adam thumbs the eyes. Alistaire shakes his head as Lyman turns away. Adam then grabs Lyman from behind and pulls him back with a back suplex. Adam turns and gets up. He winces and moves to Alistaire. Alistaire says something to him before entering. Lyman gets up and Alistaire steps up and knees him in the ribs. He elbows him in the back of the head and then hits a swinging elbow to the head. Lyman falls back to the ropes. Alistaire whips Lyman across the ring and Lyman bounces off before Alistaire hits a belly to belly suplex. He hooks the leg.

Lyman gets his shoulder up. Alistaire gets up as Lyman rolls over. He reaches out for the ropes. Alistaire grabs Lyman and starts to pull him up, deadlifting him. The crowd roars as Lyman reaches out and then elbows Alistaire in the jaw. He elbows him again. Lyman then turns and kicks him in the ribs. He hooks him up for a jackhammer. Lyman hits it and goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Jackhammer as Lyman fights out after Alistaire with an impressive show of strength.”

CHBK: “Have to hit the move or who cares.”

Alistaire kicks out. He turns and starts to get up and Lyman grabs Alistaire and drags him up and throws him into the corner. He grabs Alistaire again and throws him back again and then again before whipping him across the ring. Alistaire hits the corner. Lyman runs after and Alistaire dodges by sweeping around him and grabbing him in a waistlock and hitting a snap German suplex. Lyman rolls over as Alistaire rolls in the opposite direction. Lyman winces as Alistaire rolls over. Adam and Amy reach out at their corners. Lyman and Alistaire crawl to their corners and dive.

Sharper: “Lyman crawling to Amy Chastaine! Alistaire crawling to his father.”

Knots: “Think about that sentence!”

They both dive and make the tag. Adam enters as does Amy. Amy runs at Adam and hits a dropkick. Adam hits the mat. Amy runs into the ropes and bounces off and hits a running clothesline. Adam gets back and Amy hits the ropes and bounces off. She goes for another clothesline, but Adam catches her and pulls her through for a cradle pin.

Amy kicks out. Both get up and Adam hits a kicks to the ribs and follows up with a snap suplex. Amy rolls over as Carrie Lovejoy starts to walk to the ring. The crowd looks on as Adam turns and grabs Amy. He whips her into the Allocco corner. Adam runs after and Amy gets a boot up. Adam stumbles back. Amy runs after and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Amy goes for the pin.

Sharper: “Amy with the neckbreaker! Pinfall!”

Adam gets his shoulder up.

Knots: “And look who is here!”

Carrie Lovejoy takes a few steps before stopping at ringside. Amy glances at her and glares. Simon notices her too as does Alistaire. Amy turns and grabs Adam and moves him to his knees. She nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Amy then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Adam catches he and hits an exploder suplex. Amy rolls over. Adam rolls over too. Simon gets up in his corner as Alistaire kneels in his. Carrie steps forward to the ring, but as this happens, we see Gavin Taylor running down to the ring. He bolts right past Carrie, causing her to do a double take. Simon turns as Gavin runs over toward him. Simon turns, his attention turned to Gavin. Taylor jumps up to nail him, but then feigns it and hops off the steel steps and over to the announce table. Amy then nails Adam with the Lightning Strike as he gets back up. Amy then dives and tags in Lyman as Lyman is watching Gavin. Lyman is a bit confused and then turns and Amy rolls over as Lyman enters the ring. Adam staggers and Lyman grabs him, briefly looking at Gavin, before Adam hits the Back from Rehab. Lyman hits the mat.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor with the distraction!”

Knots: “Did he touch him?”

Sharper: “I don’t think so. Simon thought he was going to attack him. And Amy didn’t see him!”

CHBK: “Allocco!”

Sharper: “Back from Rehab!”

Adam Allocco goes for the pin.

Amy turns as the bell sounds and the crowd roars. Adam rolls over as Simon holds his jaw in pain.

Phillips: “Simon Lyman and Amy Chastaine have been eliminated!”

Gavin turns and looks at Amy, mouthing “Sorry” before turning and heading around the ring. Alistaire then turns and snaps at Carrie, telling her to leave. Carrie just looks at him as Alistaire spins around the ringpost. Carrie backs up. Simon rolls out of the ring.

Sharper: “And with one team left, we won’t be cutting away for commercials and we’ll stay with you until the end!”

CHBK: “Thank you to our broadcast partners!”

The crowd roars as jaunty and generic royalty free music begins to play throughout the arena. On the big screen, a unicorn gallops across a beautiful, flowery field, leaving petals exploding into the air underneath its hooves. It gets closer to the camera as it prepares to fly off, but not before evacuating its bowels, which take the form of letters in a bubble font, reading:

Lexy Chapel Presents

HAPPY FARMSTEAD FRIENDS

From behind the curtain, Lexy Chapel backs onto the stage, back to the ring. She extends her arms as the crowd roars. Adam starts to get up and smirks as Amy helps Simon out of the ring. Alistaire looks on too.

Phillips: “And the final team, from the Happy Farmstead, presented by Lexy Chapel, they are the Happy Farmstead Friends!”

Chapel remains on the stage before we cut to ringside as we see Hairless Penguin and the Dancing Bear coming over the barricade. Penguin does so much easier and runs over to the ring and looks under it. The Allocco keep focusing on the stage as the Bear rolls to the barricade. He then crawls over to Penguin. Penguin hands him a steel chair from under the ring. Penguin then grabs one for himself and rolls in after.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! The Farmstead! They have chairs!”

Knots: “They came from the crowd! Lexy Chapel is really doing the mind games and strategery!”

CHBK: “That’s not like her.”

Adam gets up and turns only for Penguin to nail him in the ribs with the steel chair. He then slams it into his back. Bear rolls in and Penguin turns as Alistaire enters the ring. The Penguin throws the chair at Alistaire’s head. Alistaire drops to the mat. Lexy Chapel turns around to reveal it was not Chapel, but Ravyn Taylor wearing a blonde wig. Bear, after some struggles, gets up and slams the chair into Adam Allocco. Alistaire starts to get up, a cut opening over his eye and Ace slams the chair of his back. The bell sounds, ringing repeatedly. Amy moves to the ring and Ace kicks at her, causing her back up.

Sharper: “God damn it! It’s not the Farmstead! That’s Ravyn! And that’s got to Ace and Sophie James!”

Knots: “Talk about getting the drop!”

CHBK just looks on as Ravyn walks to the ring. The Bear slams the chair into Adam again before he opens it up. The Dancing Bear takes the head off as Penguin walks over. He helps sit up Adam before The Bear, now revealed as Sophie James, places the Bear head onto Adam. She smiles as she then responds by kicks Adam between the legs. Adam rolls over in pain. Alistaire reaches out as the Hairless Penguin slams the chair onto Alistaire. Penguin then unfolds the chair and places it over Alistaire, pinning him under it. Penguin sits on it, taking off the mask, revealing it to be Ace Marshall. He waves before looking at Alistaire.

Ace: “Hi friend! See you at the end of the world!”

Sharper: “Ace Marshall and Sophie James, with Ravyn Taylor joining them, ruining the end of this match.”

Knots: “Guess Alloccos now can turn this more into a revenge match!”

Sharper: “If they survive this! This is as violent as we’ve seen Rated X!”

CHBK looks on from the announce position. Amy Chastaine looks on from ringside as Lyman pulls her away. The cameras remain on Rated X as Ace sits on the chair proudly over Alistaire. Adam holds himself in pain with the Dancing Bear head over his head and Ravyn Taylor enters the ring. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the scene fades to black…