Breakdown - September 19, 2018

“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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

MAIN SHOW:

“Immortals” by Fall Out Boy starts to play. We see the SCW Breakdown logo come up on the screen before we see a shot of Giovanni Aries hitting Selena Frost and Ravyn Taylor with the Down the Rabbit Hole and then showing Sienna Swann hitting the Slice of Heaven on Jake Starr. This is followed by a shot of Donovan Kayl hitting the Point Blank on an opponent before showing Syren nailing Josh Hudson with a steel chair.

"They say we are what we are
But we don't have to be
I'm glad to hate you but I do it in the best way
I'll be the watcher of the eternal flame
I'll be the guard dog of all your fever dreams"

We see a shot of Dylan Howell clutching the Adrenaline Championship before showing Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Starr on Alistaire Allocco inside the Chamber. We cut to a shot of Konrad Raab doing some shadowboxing in the ring before showing Ikiro Yoshida, Derek Adonis and Manvel in the ring with the KABLAMA Sutra. We follow up with a shot of Gable Winchester walking away from Autumn Valentine and Ryan Watson.

"I am the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass (Glass, glass)"

A shot of Christy Matthews posing in the crowd follows. Sam Raine kicking an opponent is shown before showing Selena Frost hitting Vixen Cain with the Defying Gravity. We then see Ace Marshall nailing someone with the One Eyed Royal.

"I'll try to picture me without you but I can't"

We then see a shot of Alexis Quinne running and attacking Regan Street in the ring.

"Cause we could be immortals, immortals
Just not for long, for long
If we meet forever now, pull the blackout curtains down
Just not for long, for long
We could be immor immortals, immor immortals
Immor immortals,
immor immortals
Immortals"

We then see a shot of Ravyn Taylor looking down at herself, while posing in the corner before showing Har Megiddo in the ring. Shots of Kennedy Street standing in the middle of the ring posing, followed by Katie Steward posing and Kennedy Street hitting Syren with the Touch of Class is shown. This is followed with a shot of Regan Street dropping an opponent with the CATastrophe before showing Bree Lancaster nailing Marie Jones with the Classifier, followed by a shot of Blake Mason hitting the Blake Mason Experience on Thirteen before the SCW Breakdown logo comes back up on the screen.

The scene then cuts to show the outside of CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska for a few moments before we cut inside and we see the lights turned out as spotlights circle the arena. We then cut to a shot of fans walking through the concourse in the building and then shots of some fans purchasing merchandise at one of the many stands.

Spirit: “Apocalypse is in the books. Sienna Swann is still the Champion and Fatal Fortunes comes in next week. What will happen tonight in Omaha?”

We cut to see a shot of the inside of the arena again as a video plays on the big screen. We then pan back from the shot to show the SCW Studios in Toronto and Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Hello everyone. Spirit Dansby here with Shawn Winters. We’re here live from Toronto. We’ll head to Omaha in moments, but we need to take a minute to discuss what was a big nigjht in Chicago at Apocalypse.”

Winters: “You already mentioned something I’m sure you’re over the moon about. Your friend, Sienna, she’s still the World Champion. In fact, every champion retained at Apocalypse. The unique challengers, Alistaire Allocco, Jake Starr, Bianca Evans and Katie Steward, they certainly made it close, but did not get the wins.”

Spirit: “And you wonder what the boss is thinking, what the champions are thinking, going into Under Attack.”

Winters: “We know the Chamber Match returns at Under Attack but for what? That might be something to watch coming out of tonight. Or Fatal Fortunes.”

Spirit: “One person who won’t need to worry about that may be Giovanni Aries. We’re going to have a fuller report later, but it looks like when he jumped from the camera bay to try and take out Selena Frost, he injured himself.”

Winters: “The question now for him may be what happens when he returns. He already was warped. At least Mr. D or Selena Frost don’t need to worry about him for a little while. Selena could be another one to watch.”

Spirit: “We’ll see. Plenty to come tonight. Including a huge TV Title match. Josh Hudson and Alexis Quinne, they’ll meet for the first time since their rivalry earlier this year for the title and Ikiro Yoshida, he may finally get a chance to get some revenge against Dark Fantasy when he faces Ravyn Taylor.”

Winters: “Is Thirteen here? Will we see Thirteen get involved? What about that masked man who has been helping Syren? Some interesting situations there. Headaches may be the better word.”

Spirit: “What is going to happen tonight? I don’t know, but looking at the screen, looks like we’re starting off the World Champion!”

On the screen behind Spirit and Shawn, Sienna Swann can be seen walking out from the back with Laura Steinbeck and the Truelove Twins at her side. Sienna has the World Championship around her shoulder as she stands on the stage.

Spirit: “So without further ado, let’s send you to Omaha to hear what she has to say!”

We then cut to a panning shot of the crowd in the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. “Style” plays in the background. We then cut to see Sienna Swann walking down the rampway to the ring as the Trueloves follow behind her. Laura walks alongside Sienna as she looks around the arena. Sienna walks up the steel steps and enters the ring. Paris and London step up as Laura follows Sienna. Paris and London hold the ropes open for Laura and she enters before Paris and London do. The crowd boos seeing the World Champion and the rest of the Beauty Factory.

Sharper: “Welcome to Omaha. As noted, the World Champion coming to the ring. Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at ringside. And Sienna Swann still champion after facing Alistaire Allocco.”

Knots: “Not just that, but Truelove Twins want to still get to the World Tag Team Champions. So they’re hot and happy, but want more!”

Sienna Swann walks over to the middle of the ring and poses with the World Title as the Truelove Twins stand on either side of her and they pose. Laura applauds as the crowd boos some more. Sienna then steps off and turns and asks for a microphone. She is handed one and Sienna turns back to the middle of the ring. The crowd boos some more as her music fades out. Sienna looks around the crowd and smirks.

Sienna: “So was that gotten out of your system?”

Sienna looks around as the crowd boos.

Sienna: “No, it had nothing to do with any of you here in this town…how am I the World Champion and we’re in Nebraska?!”

The crowd boos as Sienna looks around.

Sienna: “No…I have no time for you people. Instead, I’m talking to the owner of this company and his family.”

Sienna pauses as she turns to the entrance way.

Sienna: “So you listened to your daughter’s idea? How did that work out? I’m still World Champion and I didn’t break a sweat. Bianca and Katie had their shot when it should’ve been London and Paris.”

Sharper: “Didn’t break a sweat? Alistaire Allocco nearly beat her on multiple occasions. It was a very hard fought match.”

Knots: “Adam, she’s the Perfect Ten. The REAL one. That’s all that matters.”

Sienna sighs.

Sienna: “I mean, I’ve beaten Kennedy twice. I beat your out of the box challenger in Alistaire Allocco. You have the most important champion you will ever have in your company’s history and you’re playing games. We all know what you should be doing. You should be giving London and Paris the opportunity they should get. Nothing was definitive the last time it was strictly them against Lohan Country and with me added to the equation, it’s so obvious the Beauty Factory is that much stronger than any other group. And you should placing me in a premium position. Against the best competitors who actually DESERVE to be in the ring with me…And if they don’t deserve to be in the ring with me, you know exactly what you should do. Make them earn it and remind everyone why, as I said months ago, I’m like a fine filet mignon. You don’t get filet mignon every night. You get it on special occasions…and trust me, with the eyeballs you have on me, on this company as a result of my being the champion, you know damn well I am right.”

Sienna stops and looks at the crowd.

Sienna: “So find me someone who can give it a good shot…but we all know no one can outlast me…no one is more perfect than me…no one is BETTER than me…and I have my rightful spot. Just as the Truelove Twins should have theirs!”

Suddenly “Groupie” by Cassie Steele starts to play as the crowd starts to boo. Sienna turns to the entrance way as London and Paris step up. Laura looks back and snaps at a crew member at ringside before Syren, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK walk out from the back. The crowd boos seeing them as Syren has a microphone in her hand. Sienna sighs.

Syren: “You rang…”

Sienna: “No, I didn’t.”

Syren: “That’s funny, because I remember you demanding to face me on social media and in that ring three months ago.”

Syren pauses for a moment.

Syren: “All that talk about erasing the past, and you didn’t even pin me at Rise to Greatness and now you think you’re better. I’ll happily give you exactly what you wanted, and something I more than deserve and that’s a shot at the World Championship. I’m not here to waste my time dealing with Ikiro Yoshida who finally had the switch flipped and now is looking to prove himself in that ring. Well, he can do that…just stay out of my way. You talk about how the Truelove Twins should have their spot. You talk about deserving things. All I see is someone who last time we had any interaction, my wife Ravyn kicked your ass and you had to steal her title just so you could sell a crappy magazine. Well, I’ll show you how it’s done. I’ll come and get what I deserve, the spot I should be in, and I’ll not steal anything…I’ll just take MY spot back as World Champion!”

Sienna starts to laugh.

Sienna: “Well, Syren…I’m not going to be like Kennedy and agree to a rematch. Because as far as I’m concerned, you have earned nothing in my eyes. Your issues with Kennedy…those are with her. I’ve surpassed you. I’ve surpassed Ravyn. And even CHBK, a hall of famer, a so-called legend…I’ve already done more for this sport than he ever did. So keep talking, because Syren, I’m not going to admit you deserve ANYTHING from me.”

Syren: “That’s funny. Like your opinion matters. Worked so much on the previous challengers.”

Sienna: “And your demands and whining have worked out well. Funny enough, Syren, had you given me what I wanted at Rise to Greatness, we could be having a different conversation. Until then…unlike last year where I had to deal with whatever ridiculousness your wife came up…I’m the only holding the SCW World Championship. So Syren, Ravyn, CHBK…try your best shot at trying to get it from me.”

Syren turns and starts to storm to the ring. The crowd roars as CHBK and Ravyn lunge and stop her. Sienna just backs up and taunts her. The crowd cheers as London and Paris get back and get ready to fight.

Sharper: “Syren was going to go to the ring! Ravyn and CHBK stopping her.”

Knots: “She’s right on the edge. She even forfeited a match at Apocalypse because she thought she deserved the World Title!”

Sharper: “Sienna and the Truelove Twins are ready. Look at Laura…getting out of the ring.”

Knots: “They’d love for her to go in.”

Laura exits the ring as Syren steps back. Sienna smirks as she looks at Syren. Syren glares at the ring as Sienna extends her arms.

Sienna: “Even they know…no one can touch me.”

Sienna then turns to the crowd.

Sienna: “And to all of you Nebraska…take in this moment. The greatest sight any of you will ever witness!”

The crowd boos as Sienna then mockingly turns and poses with the World Title. London and Paris glance at her and then to Syren, who keeps glaring at the ring as Ravyn and CHBK try to keep her back. “Style” starts to play as the crowd continues to boo.

Sharper: “Sienna’s arrogance only growing. Syren’s frustration too.”

Knots: “I don’t know if you want to poke Syren and piss her off. At the same time, I love watching her be annoyed! It’s great!”

Sharper: “Neither giving in to the other. And we’re just getting started here in Omaha!”

We continue to show Sienna in the ring before we cut to ringside to see Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots at the announce table.

Sharper: “Just getting started. Things heating up there. You have to wonder if Syren also will have to deal with some consequences from Apocalypse.”

Knots: “Well Ikiro Yoshida will have some desire to revenge. He’s facing Ravyn Taylor tonight!”

Sharper: “We think so. What could be going on there? Along with that, huge TV Title match. Josh Hudson challenges Alexis Quinne. They’ve had a long history against each other. That and much more still to come here on Breakdown!”

The scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Syren, Ravyn Taylor and CHBK talking backstage in one of the hallways.

Syren: “Why did you hold mbe back?”

CHBK: “Because they had the advantage. They had the ring. And right now, you don’t need to risk injury.”

Syren lets out an annoyed yell as she spins around.

Ravyn: “He’s right. Right now, we need to be careful. We made a very intriguing move at Apocalypse.”

Just then, we see Dean Black walking over to them. CHBK looks over.

CHBK: “What do you want?”

Syren: “Going to give me my title match?”

Black: “You can ask Mr. D yourself. He wants the three of you at his office.”

Syren: “Oh this is going to be rich.”

Syren turns and storms off. CHBK and Ravyn turn to one another before they follow her. Black watches them leave as we cut away.

Tommy Valentine vs. Dustin Adams

The arena's lights cut out completely, plunging the whole room into darkness for several seconds before the screens light up to display a countdown.

THOMAS VALENTINE WILL BLOW THE
ROOF OFF IN

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

NOW!

The screens show static for a few seconds before going dark once more. The black screen starts to pulse now like a heartbeat and on each pulse that reverberates round the arena, a shot of Thomas in various poses is shown before reverting to the blackness until the next pulse that sounds like a bass drum beat with increasing volume until a final shot of him holding the SCW Title aloft after winning the match at Taking Hold Of The Flame is Shown and remains until two green fireworks shoot from the rafters and explode on the ramp. The explosion drifts across the ramp before the beginning chords to "Cut The Cord" by Shinedown, hits.

"FREE-DOM LALALALA FREE-DOM FOLLOW ME!"

As the last word echoes, the lights start to strobe again briefly as the song reverberates throughout the arena now, causing the fans to start cheering.

Phillips: “Now making his way to the ring, hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina and being accompanied by Jake Starr..... Thomas Valentine!”

The lights finally flicker back on and Thomas Valentine can now be seen on top of the arena's ramp, his friend and tag partner Jake Starr a step behind him. Thomas spins around away from the fans and holding his arms outwards with his palms upwards, he then stops and then shakes his head before smirking and shrugging. Fireworks then shoot out at the top of the ramp in a burst before he resumes walking down to the ring. Jake Starr follows. When they get to the ring, Thomas slides underneath the ropes and immediately runs to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle, simply nodding before smiling a the crowd. Starr rolls in and as Thomas jumps down, they bump fists as the music fades.

Sharper: “Thomas coming out here with some backup tonight, and I can't say I blame him. After the way the tag match with himself and Starr against Dustin Adams and Andrew Raynes ended a few weeks ago, I wouldn't put anything past those two.”

Knots: “Just proves Dustin and Andrew right if you ask me. Thomas is afraid of them both!”

Sharper: “He didn't seem very afraid at Apocalypse when he walked down looking to get involved in the Adrenaline Championship match.”

Knots: “Of course not, there were like a dozen other people out there!”

‘Seizure of Power’ hits the speakers as olive lights flicker around the arena, smoke and sparks fills the entrance ramp. Dustin Adams steps into the smoke and allows it to cover him before letting out a primal roar and extending his arms up overhead. The crowd boos as seconds later, we see Andrew Raynes walk out, the Adrenaline Championship belt in hand. The boos get louder, as both men glare towards the ring.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Detroit, Michigan and being accompanied by SCW Adrenaline Champion Andrew Raynes.... the Inmate, Dustin Adams!”

Adams and Raynes slowly walk down towards the ring, paying no mind to the jeering crowd. Adams hops up onto the apron and quickly into the ring looking ready for a fight. Raynes glares up at Starr and Valentine as Starr drops down and rolls out, taking his corner near the apron.

Sharper: “Thomas Valentine has been looking to get a shot at Raynes for a while. The Adrenaline Champion, the one title that Valentine needs on his resume to become a Supreme Champion.”

Knots: “He's been chasing that for a while, too. Remember how salty he was when Amy Chastaine became Supreme Champion before he did? It was great!”

Sharper: “Well if he has his way, he'll get a chance to finally add his name to the list. But he has to get through... or I suppose survive, Dustin Adams first.”

The bell rings, and Valentine steps up to Adams. Adams flexes his arms and yells in Valentine's face, a primal scream. Valentine takes a step back, then blasts Adams with a spinning elbow. Adams takes a step back, then shakes his head, shrugging it off. Valentine steps back. We then see Raynes walk around the ring, opposite side of where Starr is standing, and sit at the announce table, laying his title belt on the table in front of him. He grabs a headset.

Sharper: “Well folks, it looks like we're being joined by our Adrenaline Champion Andrew Raynes.”

Raynes: “You forgot to say 'longest current reigning champion', Sharper.”

Sharper: “My mistake.”

Knots: “Andrew! My man! How's it going?”

Raynes: “Couldn't be better.”

Back in the ring, Valentine and Adams are circling each other. Adams suddenly grabs Valentine by the arm and slings him across the ring. He bounces off the ropes, and Adams lifts him up and over with a back body drop. The crowd oohs, then boos as Adams puts his boot on Valentine's chest for a cover.

1!

Valentine kicks out. Adams takes a step back, laughing. Valentine gets to his feet and quickly bounces off the ropes and uses his momentum for a diving clothesline. Adams staggers backwards but keeps to his feet. Valentine then springs off the middle rope and takes Adams down with a slingblade. He makes a cover.

Sharper: “Valentine Crossing the T early.”

Raynes: “If he thinks that's gonna- see!”

1!

Adams kicks out, shoving Valentine off. Valentine rolls over, and gets to his feet. Adams is up, and Valentine grabs his arm, looking to send him into the ropes. But Adams reverses, adds some spin, and tosses Valentine into the corner. His back hits the turnbuckles hard. Starr looks on with some concern, and gets closer to the corner, talking up at Valentine.

Raynes: “Yeah, check on ya boy, Jake. He's gonna be worse off than that when this is over!”

Knots: “Both men getting a one-count so far.”

Sharper: “Now Adams stalking Valentine in the corner.”

Adams paces a little, waiting for his prey to get back to an upright position. Valentine nods down at Starr, then pushes himself back up using the ropes. As soon as he's vertical, Adams charges and lowers his shoulder for a shoulder block into the corner, but Valentine scouts it and drops down to his ass. Adams can't stop his forward motion and rams the post. The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “How's your buddy looking now, Andrew?”

Raynes: “Fine. It'll take more than that to even slow him down!”

Valentine slides out of the corner to the floor, as that's the only place he can go to get away from the crumpled mass of human blocking the corner. He rounds the steps and slides back in before the official can start a count. Adams stirs, getting to his feet, rolling his shoulder as he stands up. He turns and is greeted by Valentine with a spinning heel kick. Adams falls against the rope. Valentine grabs an arm and sends Adams across the ring. He bounces off, and Valentine leaps looking for a DDT. Adams blocks it though, and grabs Valentine by the throat. Starr yells from the apron and the crowd oohs. Adams just smirks and lifts Valentine off his feet, letting him dangle for a few seconds, before just tossing him across the ring. Valentine lands flat on his back.

Sharper: “My God, the power of that man! Tommy Valentine isn't a small man and Dustin Adams just threw him across the ring like a shotput!”

Knots: “And Valentine hasn't moved yet.”

Raynes: “What did I tell you? Everyone wants to overlook Dustin because they thing he's just some big brute with no style, but if that's all you think he is or can do, you will be in a bad, bad place if you find yourself across the ring from him!”

Valentine stirs and Adams just watches, smirking. Starr slides in to check on Valentine, and Adams glares, then yells at the official. The official nods and goes over to Valentine and Starr, pointing to the ropes, telling Starr he needs to exit the ring. Starr nods, speaks to Valentine again, and he nods back. Starr then gets up. Adams steps up and gets in his face. The official gets between them, doing his best to prevent a DQ situation. Starr puts his hands up, backs up, then drops and rolls out.

Raynes: “Smart move, Jake.”

Sharper: “Oh come on, he was just checking on his friend, his tag partner.”

Raynes: “Did you see me run to Dustin's side when he rammed the ringpost? No! Because I know he can handle himself!”

Valentine starts to get to his feet. Adams helps by pulling him up by his head. He then grabs an arm and slings Valentine across the ring. On the rebound Adams puts his foot up for a big boot. Valentine manages to stop his momentum though, and just grabs Adams' leg. He smirks a split second before taking the big man down with a dragon screw! The crowd cheers. Valentine then runs to the corner, to the top and leaps.

Sharper: “Force of Nature!”

Knots: “How can he be jumping around like that after being thrown across the ring?!”

Valentine nails the swanton dead on, and makes a cover, hooking a leg.

1!

2!

Adams kicks out. The crowd boos. Valentine gets to his feet, and goes to the corner again, as Adams is getting up. It looks like he wants to go for another Force of Nature but Adams gets to his feet and backs up out of the way. Valentine hops down, and Adams explodes out of nowhere with a spear, drilling Valentine into the corner! Starr screams in anger as the crowd oohs then boos. Adams pulls Valentine by the arm and he falls face first to the mat. Adams then gives a cocky kick to Valentine's head.

Raynes: “That's what I'm talking about! That's what you get for not even bothering to address Dustin, he'll make sure you pay attention to him!”

Sharper: “This is just disrespectful, Tommy Valentine is a former World Champion!”

Knots: “A lot of people are former World Champions, Adam, are we supposed to just respect all of them because of that? I mean.... Jake Starr is on that list!”

Adams kicks Valentine again, in the ribs this time. He then bends down and pulls Valentine up. He lifts him up onto his shoulders, and pushes up with a gorilla press. Adams walks around the ring, clearly intending to then slam Valentine down. But Valentine kicks his legs and manages to slip down. He lands on his feet. Adams spins, angry, and Valentine bounces off the ropes and drills Adams with a running bulldog! Adams head plants into the mat, and the big man goes down. The crowd cheers. Starr claps and points towards the announce table, addressing Raynes.

Starr: “Ha! The bigger they are, the harder they fall!”

Raynes stands up and glares.

Raynes: “Is he really speaking to me? He doesn't get that right, not after my good friend Bree exposed him at Apocalypse! I'm a champion and he's a chump!”

Knots: “I think he heard you, Andrew!”

Starr starts heading towards the announce table. Back in the ring, Valentine goes to the middle rope and sets his feet to do something, but Starr and Raynes yelling at each other catches his attention.

Raynes: “What are you gonna do, Starr? You aren't my level, back up out of my face!”

Starr: “We'll see who's on who's level once Tommy gets you in that ring!”

Raynes: “You know what... screw this!”

Raynes pulls the headset off and slams it into the table, creating a little feedback. He then leaps over the table and gets right into Starr's face. Valentine hops down from the top rope and goes across the ring. Raynes shoves Starr backwards hard, and he hits the apron back first. Valentine yells from inside the ring. Raynes pays him no mind and pulls Starr back to his feet, then spins him around, locking in a half-nelson choke! The crowd boos, and Valentine yells some more. Raynes starts dragging Starr backwards around the ring, towards the ramp. Starr struggles to get free but to no avail.

Sharper: “Come on! This is just outrageous, is this the way a champion is supposed to act??”

Knots: “If that champion is Andrew Raynes? Yes. This is exactly how he acts. Are you surprised?”

Valentine steps over Adams' legs following Raynes' and Starr's progress around the ring, yelling.

Valentine: “Let him go! He didn't do anything to you! Why don't you face me, huh?!”

Raynes turns so that both he and Starr are facing the ring, and pulls the hold tighter. Starr's struggling fades as Raynes laughs. The crowd boos and roars. Valentine looks like he's about to step through the ropes, but we then see why Raynes started laughing as the camera angle cuts to a wide shot and we see Adams is up to his feet. He stomps both his feet and roars. Valentine turns at the sound and Adams grabs him and drills him into the mat with the Death Row Slam! The crowd oohs and boos as Adams goes for a cover.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd boos harder as the bell rings.

Phillips: “Here is your winner via pinfall.... Dustin Adams!”

Raynes torques the hold on Starr one last time before throwing him to the ground at the base of the ramp. Adams raises both arms in victory then exits the ring, going to join Raynes. Valentine stirs.

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine got distracted by Andrew Raynes literally dragging Jake Starr away and got caught! That Death Row Slam will knock the wind out of anyone.”

Knots: “Valentine could have had the match won too, but nooo. Jake Starr had to pick a fight with Andrew and here we are. This is all Jake Starr's fault! Don't people know by know what happens if you get in Andrew's face?”

Raynes points towards the announce table and says something. Adams nods, and quickly walks over, grabbing Raynes' title belt. Valentine sits up, holding the back of his neck. Starr starts to stir on the floor. Raynes steps over him as Adams hands him the belt back. Valentine gets to his feet, just glaring as Raynes and Adams create a barrier between him and Starr. They hold their hands up as the crowd boos heavily.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up backstage to see Syren, CHBK and Ravyn Taylor in the office of Mr. D with Dean Black present as well. Syren just looks around and scoffs.

Syren: “Daughter’s not here.”

Mr. D: “Why? Wanted to tell her she made the wrong decision. She’s in Toronto still. New school year.”

Ravyn: “How wonderful. You want her to continue her education. Why? Don’t see a future for her in running this business?”

Syren: “Oh who cares about her. I care about one thing. Where is my title match?”

Mr. D: “Funny enough, that’s not why I brought you here.”

Syren: “Don’t care. That’s what I want to talk about.”

Mr. D: “Well…”

Mr. D looks up, almost considering his response before turning back.

Mr. D: “Next week is Fatal Fortunes. Maybe we can leave that to fate. See whether that’s on your side. Because I’m not deciding anything until those shows.”

Syren: “Of course!”

Syren throws her arms up and turns, annoyed.

Mr. D: “But I’m here because at Apocalypse, you decided to not show up for a match, but not just that, had that masked man get involved and funny enough, I believe you when you said that’s all you. Because CHBK would’ve known that anyone backstage has to get through security. Not exactly easy to sneak in.”

Syren turns back, glaring at Mr. D.

Mr. D: “So…”

Mr. D turns and grabs a couple of seats of papers on his desk.

Mr. D: “Since your Masked Man came out from the back, he got backstage. Which means one of two things, he’s actually on this list or he’s used a fake name. Either way, if he then got involved, that’s a problem.”

Syren: “Who cares?”

Mr. D: “I do when you’re going to use it to get an unfair advantage.”

Syren: “Well I’m just taking whatever I was owed and cutting the crap. I deserve a World Championship shot. Not a match against Ikiro.”

Mr. D: “You can have your wife do your dirty work. Meanwhile this…”

Mr. D holds up the list.

Mr. D: “Our security team is going to go through everyone and we will find out who your Masked Man is. He won’t sign a contract. He won’t make himself known voluntarily. So I will do the next thing…I will have him charged with trespassing.”

Syren just looks at Mr. D.

Syren: “Go on your fishing trip. Go to hell.”

Syren turns and walks off as Ravyn and CHBK look at him and then turn and walk off. Dean turns to Mr. D.

Mr. D: “Thanks. You can get back to going through this.”

Black nods and takes the list and heads off.

Total Terror vs. Kordellia Amida

All my life I've been over the top
I don't know what I'm doing
All I know is I don't wanna stop
All fired up, I'm gonna go to the top
I'm as real as the world will make me
I don't wanna stop

Red and white pyrotechnics explode in the front of the ramp. A pot light at the top of the ramp bursts whiteness across the stage, illuminating Terror standing in the doorway. His head is lowered. More pyro explodes around him and he bursts to life, running down the ramp. As he reaches the ring, he slides under the bottom rope without stopping his run, and then jumps to a standing position, his head down, in the middle of the ring. It goes dark briefly, pyro explodes from the turnbuckle posts, and Terror raises one arm in the air with a closed fist. The lights come up, and he gently passes his jacket and sunglasses to the ring attendant.

Sharper: “Our next contest pits the newly signed Total Terror going up against Kordellia Amida. Total Terror will be looking to gain some momentum as his SCW career begins.”

Terror is shown pacing back and forth in the ring when the lights go out all of a sudden. The crowd can be heard cheering and gasping.

Knots: “Did we get hit by the hurricane?”

Sharper: “I’m not sure what is going on here folks…”

And then the lights come back on, with Kordellia shown standing behind Terror.

Sharper: “Oh my God! Kordellia appearing in the ring out of nowhere.”

Knots: “It was probably from that sharknado.”

Terror sees his opponent standing behind him on the big screen. He quickly turns but Kordellia kicks him in the abdomen before landing a fist to the side of the head as the ref calls for the bell. Terror stumbles back as Kordellia slowly follows him. Terror turns and Kordellia lands a big boot, staggering Terror some more, before she grabs him as she springs off of the mat, taking him down with a tornado DDT. Kordellia then hooks the leg.

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Terror kicks out. Terror goes to get up, but Kordellia locks in a side headlock. Terror tries to fight out, but Kordellia leans forward, applying more pressure. The ref checks on Terror who says he is okay.

Sharper: “Kordellia doing all that she can to wear Terror down in the early goings of this match.”

Knots: “I think that power outage threw him off of his game.”

Kordellia releases the headlock and climbs to her feet before kicking Terror in the back of the head. Terror slowly climbs to his feet as Kordellia grabs him and whips him into the ropes.

Sharper: “Terror is going to have to kick it into a new gear if he wants to pull off the win here tonight.”

Kordellia goes for another big boot, but Terror dunks under. Kordellia turns only for Terror to connect with a standing dropkick. Kordellia hits the mat. Kordellia sits up and looks at Terror who backs into the ropes and hits a baseball slide.

Terror then springs off of the ropes, landing a moonsault. Terror then hooks the leg.

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Kordellia kicks out. Terror gets to his feet just as Kordellia sits back up. Terror hits the ropes once again as Kordellia rises, only for Terror to take her down with a running DDT. Terror then grabs her and lifts her off of the mat before taking her down again with a vertical suplex. He then goes for another cover.

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Kordellia kicks out once again. Terror lifts Kordellia off of the mat before landing a few forearms, backing her into the ropes. He whips her into the ropes then takes her down with a flying crossbody. Terror gets to his feet and turns around to find Kordellia slowly getting to hers. Terror lands an enziguri before going for another cover.

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Kordellia kicks out once again.

Sharper: “Total Terror is hitting Kordellia with everything that he has, but she keeps getting back up.”

Knots: “I’d say it is steroids. Can we get her tested for those?”

Terror gets to his feet as Kordellia slowly gets to hers. Terror begins to land a few more forearms, but Kordellia just shakes them off. Terror goes to whip her into the ropes, but she reverses. Terror comes back and Kordellia lands a back elbow, staggering her opponent. Kordellia backs into the ropes before coming back with a big boot. Terror drops to his knees. Kordellia follows up with an axe kick to the back of Terror’s neck. She drops down and goes for the pin.

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Terror kicks out. Kordellia pulls Terror up, grabbing him by his hair, but Terror hits a European uppercut before dropping Kordellia with a falling neckbreaker. Terror looks down and smirks at his opponent then at the crowd.

Knots: “What is he doing?”

Sharper: “He is stalling when he should try for the pin.”

Terror turns and grabs Kordellia off of the mat. He goes to whip her into the ropes, but she reverses. He comes back and lands the Fear Factor. Terror then turns and smirks at the crowd once more, only for Kordellia to grab him and spin him around before connecting with Shisha no uta. She then hooks the leg.

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The ref calls for the bell as Kordellia slowly rises to her feet and peers out at the crowd. The ref goes to lift her hand but she glares at him before looking down at Terror and then the lights go out once again.

Knots: “Did we forget to pay the power bill?”

The lights come back on and it just Terror with the referee in the ring.

Sharper: “And just like that, Kordellia is gone.”

The scene cuts backstage in the locker room of the Stewards. Katie Steward is inside as TJ walks into the room with a bottle of water and extends it to Katie.

TJ: “Here’s your water. You sure you’re okay with this.”

Katie: “I need to talk to them. I think we got signals crossed. Just Bianca was needed for the tag shot…and she wasn’t up to my level.”

Katie shakes her head.

Katie: “I should have another line on my illustrious career but she couldn’t do it…and I get the frustration at the end.”

TJ: “She attacked you…we-“

Katie: “She was frustrated TJ. No one hates the Goddess. Even those who have shown jealousy over the year, they just couldn’t handle their love for me.”

TJ: “Sure.”

Katie: “So I need you to find Bianca and make sure she’s ready to apologize.”

TJ: “Wait…what? She attacked you. We should be looking to teach her a lesson.”

Katie: “Please. I am a pure being of love. And Bianca let me down. I need to forgive and she can rightful get on her knees and beg for that forgiveness. But you need to let her know that’s the option before her.”

TJ: “Look, Katie-“

Katie: “Please TJ. I don’t ask much from you.”

TJ looks around stunned, unsure of how to respond.

Katie: “Go find her and let her know. I’ll take care of talking to Gigi and Maddy.”

TJ sighs.

TJ: “Sure…sure…”

TJ turns and walks off. Katie smiles as she turns back as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns backstage to see Jessica Winters standing next to James Evans and Angelica Jones.

Jessica: “I’m Jessica Winters and I am here with James Evans and Angelica Jones, the new team of Redemption and they were conspicuous by their absence at Apocalypse. While many other teams were shown watching the World Tag Team Championship match, neither of you were seen.”

James: “Doesn’t mean we didn’t see it. Doesn’t mean we weren’t paying attention. Just we don’t need to make an appearance when instead, we could be talking strategy. Trying to get a sense of how we both would think. And in my case, I would be a fool not to listen to someone who has dominated that division before in Angelica.”

Angelica: “See Jessica, while everyone else wanted to watch the match, make sure that everyone knew they were interested. Whether it was Raine and Gardner, the Trueloves, whoever else, watching is only part of it. James and I…we’re focusing on undoing some of the past failures whether personal or professional. But in that ring, we’re making sure we’re ready for whoever is next. Everyone was going on about how Bianca and Katie should not have gotten the shot. The problem that people forget – Bianca never lot the titles.”

Angelica pauses.

Angelica: “And what that tells me is that also anything can happen. Anyone can get an opportunity and it means any and all matches could be a difference maker. Next week, we don’t even know if we’ll be teamed together or not. But we do know at some point, there will be a time where we will face the Truelove Twins…or Sam and Crissy…or Har Megiddo…or Lohan Country. And we’ll be prepared.”

Jessica turns back to James.

James: “And as we figure out how we both think in that ring, what strategies work best, training is fine. But we were talking about everything we would do. I can’t replace Kayla. Don’t worry. I’m not going to try. Angelica and I meanwhile are going to be a different team and no matter what, we’re going to do everything to win. And eventually, we’ll get our shot at the Tag Titles. Could be next week, could be in a month, could be in a lot longer…but don’t ever doubt that because we don’t flaunt it, we’re not watching every move to get better and to get it done in that ring when it counts!”

Jessica: “Thank you for your time and good luck in your efforts in the Tag Team Division. Back to ringside.”

Jessica looks at the camera as we cut back to the ring.

Sam Raine vs. Scarlet Grey

The arena’s lights cut and as the room falls into complete and utter darkness a buzz starts to spread through the crowd. It feels like a lifetime that the lights are off before they start to flash in a sequence that resembles lightening. Another moment passes and as the sound of rain fills the air while white and blue confetti starts falling on both sides of the entrance way. The sound of the rain is broken up momentarily as the voice of Samantha Raine is head saying…

“Raining on your parade.”

As the crowd start to react, the sounds of Halocene’s rock cover of “Look What You Made Me Do” starts to play through the arena. The crowd just further erupts in to cheers as the small silhouette of Samantha makes her way on to the stage, but she isn’t alone. There is another silhouette behind her clapping his heads.

“I don't like your little games, Don't like your tilted stage
The role you made me play, Of the fool, no, I don't like you”

The song’s intro gives way to the chorus and as the song takes a harder edge the flashes of lighting become more violent. On the big screen the fans are treated to the iconic view of Sam as she stands in an empty as it starts to rain on her. She just looks up at the sky allowing the rain drops to pelt her face while lifting her arms up towards the sky. In the meantime, Sam along with the man that can now be identified as Woody Hoyt start to make their way down to the ring.

Philips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, making her way to the ring from Toronto, Ontario, Canada; weighting in at one hundred and two pounds, and being accompanied to the ring by Woody Hoyt, she is Samanthan Raine!”

Before they start actually making their way down to the ring, Sam raises both of her hands up to her lips and kisses them, bending over towards the fans she acts like she is blowing kisses to everyone in attendance.

“But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time, Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time
I've got a list of names and yours is in red, underlined, I check it once, then I check it twice, oh!”

As they reach the ring, Woody jumps up on to the apron while Sam walks up the ring stairs. He holds the ropes open so that she can climb in to the ring. Woody hops off the apron as Sam goes to the nearest turnbuckle, which she climbs to the top and once again blows kisses to everyone in the arena.

Sharper: “Sam Raine about to face off against one Scarlet Grey. Sam and Crissy Gardner, her tag partner and friend, had their eyes on the Tag Titles at Apocalypse. You wonder if anything may come from that.”

Knots: “Yeah, but she’s got to focus tonight. We don’t know if Scarlet will be or not. She said she’s going to be trying harder with regard to Aaron Blackbourne.”

“Nymphetamine (Deva-Fix)” begins to play, and once the guitars kick in the lights dim just enough for red and white lights to stand out as they sway across the stage. Out from the back saunters Scarlet Grey, a smirk on her lips as she purposely sways her hips, drawing the gaze of every fan in the arena as they are entranced by the mere sight of her walking down the ramp. She slowly walks up the steps before stepping between the top and second ropes, taking her sweet time with it to show off not only her ample display of cleavage but also the greatest ass god himself ever created for a woman. Once she's in the ring she waits in the corner, eyes moving over to the referee with a look that's just begging for him to come over and 'inspect' her for foreign objects. The official backs off, turning to Sam Raine as Sam rolls her eyes a bit.

Sharper: “No body paint. No looking like one of Aaron’s demons.”

Knots: “Maybe she’s snapped out of things since Apocalypse.”

Sharper: “But no Ruby Amarant and that I think tells more. She was frustrated by Scarlet’s actions last time and apparently has spent some time talking Scarlet out of her obsession, reading between the line sat Apocalypse.”

Knots: “And just saying to Aaron – whoever he’s with. Gotta feel lucky. With what Scarlet was wearing…or not in Chicago, waiting for him, there’s not a lot of men who would turn that down.”

The bell sounds. Sam Raine and Scarlet walk around. They lunge at one another and lock up in the middle of the ring. Sam quickly takes control, moving Scarlet back to the corner. She then leans in and pushes back. The referee calls for the break.

Sam slowly backs off. Scarlet just leans back. Sam backs up. Scarlet looks at her and Sam tells her to come in. Scarlet looks around and then turns and lunges again and goes for Sam. Sam and her lock-up. They push back on one another before Sam starts to push her forward again. Scarlet falls back and into the corner. Sam pushes her back and this time, Scarlet wraps her legs around the body of Sam. She then keeps her in as the referee tries to calls for the break.

Sam keeps Scarlet in and Scarlet keeps the body scissors. Both snap at the official. The referee snaps at both to get them to break up. Sam then lets go of Scarlet and Scarlet lets go and forearms her in the jaw. Sam stumbles back. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Scarlet using the double break to get control. Hard forearm and she has a moment to get involved.”

Knots: “She knew what she was doing. The referee wasn’t going to let that Mexican standoff be the end.”

Scarlet moves in and forearms Sam again. Sam stumbles back. Scarlet grabs her and whips her into the ropes. Sam bounces off and Scarlet hits a hip toss. Sam hits the mat and turns and Scarlet grabs her and snapmares her over. She then pulls her head back, wrapping her legs around her head and rolling over. Scarlet then smirks as she hits a series of push-up facebusters with her legs, driving Sam over and over in the mat. Sam rolls over, holding her face. Scarlet gets up and leans forward on the bottom rope.

Scarlet: “Come on Aaron…I know you’re watching…”

Scarlet slowly backs up, intentionally showing herself off, before she turns as Sam starts to stir. Scarlet then turns and sees her and runs at her, but Sam ducks a clothesline. Scarlet stops and Sam hits a jumping back kick to the jaw. Scarlet falls to the corner. Sam turns and grabs her and whips her across the ring. She runs after her and Scarlet gets an elbow up. Sam stumbles back and Scarlet runs out and Sam catches her and drives her down into her knee. Scarlet pops up and Sam snapmares her over and hits a shoot kick to the back of Scarlet’s head.

Sharper: “Sam coming back. Hard kick to the head. Scarlet may be out.”

Knots: “Sam senses that. Not looking to win over Aaron. Just looking to win!”

Woody Hoyt cheers on from the floor as Sam goes for the pin.

Scarlet kicks out. Scarlet turns and gets up as Sam grabs her and forearms her in the jaw and then again. Scarlet falls into the ropes. Sam grabs her and whips her across. Scarlet bounces off and Sam kicks her in the ribs and hits a snap DDT. She turns and gets up and hits a flipping senton. She goes for the pin.

Scarlet kicks out again. Sam gets up and Scarlet stirs. Sam grabs her and turns and whips her into the ropes. She then bounces off and Sam goes to grab her, but Scarlet jumps up and takes her down with a crucifix pin.

Sam kicks out. Both get up and Scarlet grabs her arm and pulls it back before locking in the Scarlet Fever. She hooks Sam’s leg and tries to pull her down, before kicking her again and getting her down. Scarlet pulls back.

Sharper: “Scarlet Fever locked in. Scarlet’s version of the crossface chickenwing.”

Knots: “Sam’s in trouble. And we know Scarlet wants to do that to Aaron Blackbourne, just without the pain…or maybe…”

Sharper: “Good lord…”

Sam reaches forward and tries to use her free arm to get to the ropes. One of Sam’s legs gets free as Scarlet keeps pulling back on the chin and arm as Sam slowly turns and reaches out and grabs the bottom rope. The crowd roars a bit.

Scarlet lets go and then rolls off. She lets out a bit of a frustrated grunt. She then turns and stomps Sam in the back of the head and then again and again. Sam rolls to the apron. Scarlet starts to circle the ring, trying to weigh her options. She then turns back as Sam suddenly slingshots into the ring and catches Sam before dropping her with a reverse bulldog. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Sam slingshotting herself back in. Scarlet took too long, annoyed that the Scarlet Fever didn’t get it done.”

Knots: “And got caught!”

Sam gets up and turns and goes for the pin.

Scarlet places her leg on the bottom rope. The crowd ohs as Sam looks at her. She then gets up and turns and hits a leg drop. She rolls through and turns. Scarlet rolls over and Sam grabs her and drags her up before turning and whipping her into the ropes. Scarlet bounces off and Sam lifts her up, but Scarlet spins through, pulling her down and then locks the arms, hooking them before locking in the Fifty Shades of Grey. Sam yells out as she tries to get free, trying to move her legs, but Scarlet keeps pulling on Sam’s neck. Sam continues to fight for a moment longer before starting to tap out. The crowd roars and then boos. The bell sounds and Scarlet lets go and rolls over. She then looks around.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Scarlet Grey!”

Sharper: “Scarlet Grey proving she can handle herself on her own and managing to even make Sam Raine submit.”

Scarlet gets up and has her arm raised in victory. She looks around before turning and seductively walking to the corner. She then leans in to the camera there.

Scarlet: “Aaron…you know I’m a winner…Where are you, Aaron? You know I’m better than whatever you have waiting for you at home.”

Scarlet smiles as she leans in and kisses the camera screen. She then backs up and rolls out of the ring.

Knots: “She makes a compelling point.”

Sharper: “A big win and a message. Sam Raine meanwhile continues to struggle to build up those strings of wins. She wrestled well but one mistake was all it took tonight and it was a big one.”

Sam holds her arms a bit as Woody Hoyt checks on her. Scarlet continues on her way to the back before we cut away.

The scene opens backstage to see Hana Ito standing in the backstage area with Ikiro Yoshida. The crowd cheers seeing him.

Hana: “Hana Ito here and I am with Ikiro Yoshida and Ikiro, you’ve had a bit of a budding rivalry with Syren, but she’s not given you a clean match twice and now tonight, you face Ravyn Taylor.”

Ikiro: “She needs to run…well, tonight, I hope Ravyn does not run. And to the masked man…I hope one day we meet in that ring. I hope you’re exposed. EyeYoshi has a receipt ready for you. I said Syren did not deserve to be champion…but you, Syren and Ravyn…deserve to be humbled by EyeYoshi!”

The crowd roars.

Hana: “Thank you for your time and good luck against Ravyn.”

Ikiro nods and backs off as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

We see the spin of a roulette wheel before fading into shots of Selena Frost, Regan Street, Dark Fantasy, Marie Jones, Blake Mason and others.

“What happens on a night where nothing is predictable?”

Shots of Sienna Swann, Alistaire Allocco, Bree Lancaster, Jake Starr, Lohan Country and Bianca Evans and Katie Steward come on the screen.

“Where every title is on the line?”

Shots of the Truelove Twins, Andrew Raynes, Christy Matthews, Cassidy Carter and Ace Marshall, Justin Davis and Josh Hudson follow.

“Where every stipulation is random? Where every matchup…is RANDOM…”

We see a shot of Giovanni Aries cackling before cutting to show Sam Raine and Crissy Gardner backstage and then Aaron Blackbourne and Alexis Quinne in the ring.

“What lies in everyone fate?”

Kennedy Street leaning on the top rope after a match is shown, before cutting to show Har Megiddo and Damian Angel in the ring, standing over Konrad Raab. The roulette wheel returns.

“Time to find out!”

The SCW Fatal Fortunes logo comes up on the screen followed by the Breakdown logo.

“Fatal Fortunes returns on Breakdown in two weeks!”

The scene fades out.

"BELIEVE IT!"

At the sound of the familiar call, the true-believers are immediately on their feet in cheers as "What I Believe" by Skillet brings forth a barrage purple-blue lights in the design of snowflakes across the arena. From the back, out walks The Snow Queen, herself, Selena Frost. With a twirl amongst the lights and snowflakes, Frost slowly strolls down the ramp, her platinum-white hair in a long-braid swishing this way and that.

Sharper: “It was a potentially dangerous night for Selena Frost, but one where she ended up victorious before nearly being taken out by Giovanni Aries.”

Knots: “Giovanni Aries instead taken out. He tried to dive onto her through part of the stage, but Selena Frost moved. Giovanni is out and one of the Lizard King’s generals is still here.”

Sharper: “Now you’re buying that?”

Knots: “Not at all, but it’s hilarious!”

Sharper: “And yet, Giovanni’s delusions nearly costing him his career and Selena’s.”

Selena walks down to the ring and looks around the arena. She then reaches the ring and hops onto the apron. She looks around, listening to the crowd before stepping into the ring. She looks around as the lights all come in onto her. She then turns and goes to the corner. She climbs up to the middle rope and then looks around before then hopping down and asking for a microphone. She’s handed one and steps back to the middle of the ring. She looks around before starting to speak as her music fades out.

Selena: “I was in another war just a week and a half ago at Apocalypse. Giovanni Aries and I beat the hell out of each other and even after it was over, after I knocked him down and pinned him in the middle of the ring, it was not enough. He called me one of the Lizard King’s generals. Well a good general knows when the war is over…and I’m pretty sure that if you were still standing at the end of Apocalypse, this was far from over. I also saw the footage from backstage after the event.”

Selena pauses as she then looks at the main camera.

Selena: “Well I know that whenever you come back, you’re going to be a thorn in my side and the war is not yet done. But just like the last time, you’re going to find out that I don’t run, I don’t hide, I don’t do someone’s bidding, I just compete for myself and if I have to drill you again with the Defying Gravity or the Glass Shard or make you tap in the Frost’s Bite until you finally get the hint that against me, I’m not going to just move out of the way. I’m not going to let you run around and attack the people who run this company. I’m not going to let you continue to disparage Mr. D’s name when he’s trying to do his best and has always done by me well….”

The crowd gives a largely positive, but somewhat mixed reaction.

Selena: “May I remind you Giovanni and everyone else, that at the end of the day, he may make mistakes, but he will be even-handed in the toughest of moments like when he counted my shoulders, rightfully, to the mat at Rise to Greatness against Regan Street.”

Selena looks right in the camera, adding to the impact of the statement.

Selena: “So Giovanni, whenever, you come back, you can believe what you want, but BELIEVE me when I say that if you want to keep fighting with me, you’re going to be sorry.”

The crowd roars a bit before Selena backs up and looks around.

Selena: “But because of your actions, your actions that tried to take me out, you, instead, are the only one now out of action and for how long, who knows? But until then, I’m moving on to other things…such as what is ahead in my fate. Fatal Fortunes, starting next week on this program.”

Selena pauses again.

Selena: “Now, next week, who knows what could happen? That’s part of the charm. I know what I want. I know where I want to aim. But we’ll see if that’s what fate will give me. Because the fact of the matter is that if I don’t have to deal with Giovanni Aries running around, I can refocus on accomplishments I’ve wanted to attain for a long time and maybe next week, is when it starts? We’ll see what fate has for me, but no matter what, starting tonight, I refocus on those goals…BELIEVE IT!”

Selena brings the microphone down. She then turns and nods at Jason Phillips before tossing the microphone underhand towards him. “What I Believe” by Skillet plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers her a bit.

Sharper: “Selena Frost moving on from Giovanni Aries as Aries is out of action.”

Knots: “Yeah, but she’s refocusing on her goals and we remember what one of them was….the US Championship.”

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster may want to be thinking about that. But we’ll also see what next week brings for Selena Frost, and for so many others.”

Selena steps out of the ring and drops down to the floor. She then starts to head from the ring to the back as the crowd cheers her. Breakdown cuts away.

“Immortals” plays as Ravyn Taylor and CHBK can be seen walking down the hallway toward the ring with Ravyn in her wrestling attire.

Sharper: “Folks, when we come back, Ravyn Taylor faces Ikiro Yoshida-“

Ravyn and CHBK take a few steps and stop before we see Mr. D walking over to them.

CHBK: “Now what?”

Ravyn: “To what do we owe this fine pleasure.”

Mr. D: “More had a second opinion and it’s a good one. Katya suggested there’s one other way to make sure we end this.”

Ravyn: “Of course.”

Mr. D: “I’m going to book him at Fatal Fortunes. This Masked Man. The name has to match one of the names on our security list from Apocalypse. Oh…and if he doesn’t show up and reveal himself to me or security for whatever match he draws – I’ll void whatever Dark Fantasy earns at Fatal Fortunes.”

Ravyn: “Just making explicit your disdain.”

Mr. D: “Naturally. So if fate leads to a title match or a title shot, if your Masked Man doesn’t show up and reveal himself, it’ll all be for not.”

CHBK: “Katya…always a bright girl.”

CHBK motions to Ravyn and Ravyn turns heads off. Mr. D smiles.

Sharper: “Huge update for Fatal Fortune. The Masked Man in action for Fatal Fortunes, but not just that, if he doesn’t reveal himself to security or the boss, Dark Fantasy essentially has everything mean nothing!”

Knots: “Spin the wheel, take the risk. Who knows what could be waiting for Dark Fantasy and that’s the issue! They could draw a World Title match. They could face Derek Adonis and Manvel!”

Sharper: “And now Ravyn has to refocus and face Ikiro Yoshida! Next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, the camera cuts to show TJ Johnson walking through the backstage area. He looks a bit unsure as he looks around and leans over to doors, seemingly listening inside before continuing down the hallway.

Sharper: “TJ Johnson looking for Bianca Evans. She attacked Katie Steward after their tag team championship challenge.”

Knots: “And Katie saying its to allow Bianca to beg for forgiveness. I don’t think she’s reading the situation right!”

Sharper: “You and me both. Maybe why TJ Johnson is not too pleased about this task.”

TJ continues down the hallway and we cut away.

Ikiro Yoshida vs. Ravyn Taylor

Red and white lights begin to flash wildly when the opening to “Smooth Criminal (Violin Instrumental)” by David Garrett begins to play over the P.A System. The SCW fans rise to their feet casting their eyes to the stage where the curtains part. A sudden pause befalls the arena until a man walks out out with a confident swagger in his step, Ikiro Yoshida. He wears his trademark red eye patch with a gold dragon emblazoned onto it along with his long sleeved jacket. A smirk appears on the Japanese superstar’s lips before he spins around once and drops down to one knee, both his arms outstretched while he looks down at the ground…

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, from the Fukushima prefecture, Japan, he is Ikiro Yoshida!”

The fans pop for the Japanese superstar, he leaps back up onto his feet and looks down at the ring. He then starts to make his way to the ring, looking a bit more focused than we’ve previously seen him. He then runs to the ring and slides in. He rolls to his knee and looks out. He backs up and takes off his jacket and hands it off as he starts to pace in the ring.

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida a bit more focused in the last couple of months and we see him pacing. As he said before, he’s expecting something to be up in this one.”

Knots: “Only way you can deal with Ravyn Taylor. Especially after getting attacked by that masked man and that’s been called out too!”

Darkness engulfs the arena as we hear the eerie sound of something tapping against glass. After a few moments there comes a whisper in the sound of a woman’s voice of one short, iconic word “NEVERMORE”. With that we hear the opening from “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes.

“Hide your face forever
Dream and search forever-ever-ever-ever”

The song gets stuck on the word, and is then interrupted by the deep sound of the voice of Marilyn Manson.

“Just lay your head in daddy’s lap
You’re a bad girl!”

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as the lights come back up and we see the screens playing images of Ravyn Taylor’s various antics in and out of the ring. After a few moments the curtains part and Ravyn steps out on to the stage with a smirk on her face. She’s dressed in ring gear that includes her normal ring jacket covering a small, revealing bra top and a pair of skin tight hot-pants with the words “BAD GIRL” across the back. She stops on the stage, twirling for the camera almost mockingly. CHBK walks out, standing a few feet behind her.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by CHBK and representing Dark Fantasy, from Malibu, California, she is the Bad, Bad Girl, Ravyn Taylor.”

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy

After a few moments she starts to make her way down to ringside and then steps up the ring steps, wiping her feet on the apron before vaulting over the top turnbuckle and rolling back to her feet. CHBK walks around as RAvyn walks over to the far corner of the ring, stepping on to the middle turnbuckle and removes her ring jacket, looking down at herself with a look of admiration before stepping off the turnbuckle again. She folds the jacket up and places it in the corner before dropping to a seated position, looking up at the referee and shaking her head as he tries to tell her to get to her feet so he can pat her down. Instead she just ushers him away with her hand, continuing to sit in the corner. CHBK looks on as Ikiro watches her.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor acting as if nothing of note happened at Apocalypse. She got involved in the Adrenaline Title match. The Masked Man attacking Ikiro.”

Knots: “Trying to get into his head, I’m sure.”

The bell sounds. CHBK looks on and Ikiro walks forward towards Ravyn. Ravyn pulls herself up. She smirks as she walks around. Ikiro then turns and lunges toward her and Ravyn drops down and slides to the floor. She backs up. Ikiro just looks at her before backing up and then backflipping over the top rope to the floor. He lands on his feet, but lands just right next to CHBK and before CHBK can react, he nails him with a hard right.(1) CHBK goes down as the crowd roars.(2) Ravyn slides back in and runs over towards the ropes and baseball slides Ikiro in the chest. Ikiro falls back and over to the announce table. Ravyn rolls to the floor. (1) She walks over and grabs Ikiro and drives him face first into the top of the announce table. (2) Ikiro stumbles back and Ravyn grabs Ikiro and rolls him into the ring.

Sharper: “Ravyn taking advantage of Ikiro deciding to take a shot at CHBK.”

Knots: “Maybe CHBK was the masked guy at Apocalypse. We don’t know if it’s just them screwing with everyone…hiring someone one time.”

Sharper: “Someone different from Rise to Greatness or Breakdown to Apocalypse?”

Ikiro rolls over and Ravyn slides in and goes over and kicks him in the ribs. Ikiro rolls over. He moves over to the corner and Ravyn moves in and nails him with a forearm shot and then another before grabbing him by the face and dragging him along the top rope. Ikiro turns away, yelling in pain, holding his face. He gets up and Ravyn runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a discus clothesline. She goes for the pin.

Ikiro kicks out. CHBK gets up and looks in. Ravyn turns and grabs Ikiro and then rakes his eyes. Ikiro stumbles back and to the ropes. Ravyn grabs Ikiro and turns him around and kicks him in the ribs. She then stomps him in the foot.

Sharper: “Ravyn taking any shortcut she knows. Probably to try and piss Ikiro off more.”

Knots: “And hurt him too. That too.”

Ravyn then grabs him and goes to him along the rope again, but Ikiro blocks it and then turns and hoists her up and drop her with a back suplex. Ravyn rolls over and away. She starts to get up and Ikiro gets up. Ravyn gets up to her feet and Ikiro runs at her and hits a Yakuza kick. Ravyn hits the mat and Ikiro goes for the pin.

Ravyn kicks out. She turns and starts to get up and Ikiro drags her up and then knees her in the ribs. He runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a running clothesline. Ravyn hits the mat. Ikiro then turns and runs into the ropes. CHBK trips him up. Ikiro stops and turns and kicks at the ropes. CHBK backs up. Ikiro turns around and Ravyn runs past Ikiro grabbing his arm and driving him down with an armhook neckbreaker. The crowd ohs and boos.

Sharper: “Ravyn taking advantage as CHBK gets a bit of revenge for how this match started.”

Knots: “Ref didn’t even see it.”

Sharper: “He knows all of the tricks. That’s how good he is and why he’s such a difference maker at ringside.”

CHBK watches as Ravyn gets up and stomps Ikiro in the face and then again. Ikiro rolls to the ropes. Ravyn grabs the ropes and starts to choke him with her boot.

She steps off. Ikiro grabs at the ropes. Ravyn then walks over and grabs him and wrenches his arm. She then pulls him out and kicks him in the ribs. She runs into the ropes and bounces off the ropes. She goes to hit a jumping DDT, but Ikiro lifts her up and spins her around, drops her on her feet before back dropping her over. Ravyn rolls over and turns and Ikiro kicks her in the ribs. He hoists her up and turns and hits a turnbuckle powerbomb into the corner. Ravyn stumbles out and Ikiro runs at her and spins around her and takes her over with the Wrath of Raijin into a bridge.

Ravyn rolls her shoulder up.

Sharper: “Ikiro almost got Ravyn! Ravyn just getting her shoulder up.”

Knots: “And he may be trying for another suplex!”

Ikiro rolls through and grabs at the arms Ravyn. He tries to go for the Chasing the Dragon, but Ravyn slides down and then kicks Ikiro in the face. He stumbles forward and Ravyn rolls him up in a victory roll-type pin.

Ikiro kicks out. Ravyn falls forward. Ikiro rolls over and Ravyn turns and kicks Ikiro in the ribs. Ikiro spins off and winces and Ravyn boots him in the face. He falls over and we then see Christy Matthews starting to head down from the back. The crowd cheers as Ravyn looks up. She smirks and Christy runs down to the ring. She then goes to jump onto the apron, but CHBK heads over and pulls her off. Ravyn smirks and turns as Ikiro starts to get up. Ravyn then jumps up for the Evolutionary Synthesis, but Ikiro shrugs her off. Ravyn jumps back and Ikiro then hits a sweep kicks to the back of her legs. Ravyn hits the mat on her ass, but Ikiro turns and grabs her, rolling her over before locking in the Dragon’s Bite! The crowd erupts in cheers. Christy meanwhile spins CHBK into the barricade. CHBK winces as Christy turns to the ring as Ravyn reaches out, trying to get free. She reaches up to the face of Ikiro, trying to go for the eyes, but he leans back.

Sharper: “Dragon’s Bite!”

Knots: “Christy distracted, but Ikiro made sure he got Ravyn down! Almost like he came here with a mission! To beat someone in Dark Fantasy! Couldn’t get Syren, but he’s trying for Ravyn!”

Ravyn fights for a moment longer before then starting to tap out. The crowd cheers as the referee calls for the bell. Ikiro lets go of Ravyn as Christy hops onto the apron and enters the ring. Ikiro looks around as he has his arm raised.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, Ikiro Yoshida!”

Sharper: “Ikiro Yoshida has made Ravyn Taylor submit!”

Knots: “I don’t believe it! I love it! I love this!”

CHBK looks in as he winces. Ravyn rolls out of the ring slowly and goes to the floor. Christy keeps watching her and CHBK as Ikiro has his moment, celebrating, showing some of the personality he had before.

Sharper: “And Ikiro is enjoying this one.”

Knots: “So am I! This has not been a good night for Dark Fantasy!”

Sharper: “Whoever the Masked Man is, he has to compete next week. Syren having to test fate. Ravyn Taylor tapping out and with Christy Matthews involved!”

Ikiro continues to celebrate as Ravyn slowly gets up on the floor, holding her head and neck. CHBK looks in the ring as we then cut away.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Voice: “Still to come on Breakdown…”

A shot of Josh Hudson can be seen smiling as he walks to the back at Apocalypse before cutting to a shot of Alexis Quinne celebrating while holding the SCW Television Championship.

Voice: “The TV Championship will be on the line when Josh Hudson challenges Alexis Quinne! And also…”

A shot of Kennedy Street and Trinity Street standing in the ring together victorious before cutting to a shot of the Truelove Twins and Gigi and Maddy Steward.

Voice: “We’ll hear from Kennedy Street and also the Truelove Twins face Team Desire 2.0. That and much more…still to come on Breakdown!”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up with a shot of the SCW Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as the camera pans down to show Spirit Dansby and Shawn Winters at the desk.

Spirit: “Welcome back to Toronto. We will be sending you back to Omaha shortly. What a first half of Breakdown thus far.”

Winters: “A night where so far, not too many answers, but one thing is for certain. If Dark Fantasy has some plan, their options are dwindling fast. Ikiro Yoshida successful there. Syren getting called out. Add the issue of that masked man and SCW officials know who he is.”

Spirit: “And they’re demanding he be in action in Fatal Fortunes!”

Winters: “Fate going to be the most important thing for so many and to be blunt, with Fatal Fortunes starting next week, governing our next two Breakdowns, why make some decisions that could be thrown into disarray.”

Spirit: “That’s a good point. We’ve seen a lot happen at these events. Everything from interesting teams, to rematches we didn’t think we’d see to dream matches to people getting title shots they could only dream of. Every title will be on the line across the next two weeks. The TV Title will be on the line both weeks. And in the past, we’ve also seen number one contenders crowned.”

Winters: “Never mind that you could get a draw a match that works for you, but not your opponent. We all remember that huge World Tag Team Championship ironman match between Standing Room Only and the Next Level a few years ago. And then you have situations like Michael Silkk Carrington in a bra and panties match and losing it.”

Spirit: “It will be interesting. Everyone on the roster going to be a part of it and if I’m a champion, I’m focusing on that. I’m focusing on the fact that I could be facing anyone and in any faction.”

Winters: “We’ll see what fate holds.”

The camera then cuts to only Spirit Dansby as we see in the corner of the screen a picture of Giovanni Aries on the camera bay at Apocalypse.

Spirit: “Meanwhile we said we would have an update on Giovanni Aries. At Apocalypse, Selena Frost defeated him, but while she was celebrating, it appears that Giovanni Aries, as Jules, was not done. He attacked her and has some plan. To dive off the camera bay you see him standing on and drive Selena through one of the elevated stages that made up the Apocalypse entrance set. That did not happen.”

Spirit pauses.

Spirit: “He dove off and Selena moved out of the way and Giovanni crashed through the platform.”

The image changes to show Giovanni Aries down in the platform.

Spirit: “He was taken to the back on a stretcher, and had to be restrained. We’re being told that while he was thrashing, he continued to rant and rave about the Lizard King and how the Lizard King was trying rid SCW and the world of well…him. In fact….we have this footage taken by one of the production crew members on their cell phone.”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

We cut to see Giovanni Aries on a gurney, with straps keeping him down on it. He tries to sit up, pulling at the straps as an official steps back. The EMTs steps back too.

Giovanni: “You’re going to try and take me. Take me to your lair! To torture me! The Wonderland will not die! Your general did not finish me. The fall just delayed me! Try and stop me!”

Voice: “Gio…you need to stop moving. We’re pretty sure you’ve hurt something. You need to-“

Giovanni spits at someone.

Giovanni: “I won’t listen to you fiends. I am perfectly fine! NOTHING CAN STOP ME!”

Giovanni tries to pull off again too before we see the camera turn away..

We cut the image of the video at the top corner of the screen as Spirit Dansby looks at the camera.

Spirit: “After that, we’re told that EMTs loaded Giovanni Aries into an ambulance and later, at the hospital, he was given a sedative and the entire time, he was screaming about the Lizard King still. We’re not sure when he will return, but we’ve been told that he’s got a fractured foot from the fall and some significant bruising and possibly, although this is not confirmed, bruised ribs and a fractured pelvis, but his reaction, his actions after, may have led SCW to consider some other options.”

Spirit turns to Shawn Winters as Winters just sighs.

Winters: “A shame as he can be a great competitor in the ring, but this is starting to get beyond what it is. I’ve seen people act strange to get an advantage. We’ve seen people play those mind games. We’ve also seen people with legitimate mental health problems, but this is…I don’t know what this is. And I’ve heard from a few people that Giovanni has been known to dabble in a few substances. Nothing was proven. He’s passed every SCW drug test, but you wonder what is going on and hopefully he can get right.”

Spirit: “But what happens here? He tried to injure Selena Frost. He went after the Board of Directors. Since Rise to Greatness, it’s been a completely different page.”

Winters: “Some tough decisions are going to be have to be made by Mr. D. And trust me, some people are going to be pissed! Like every decision he makes!”

Spirit: “That could indeed be the case. But at least he won’t need to make a decision right now as medical reasons will keep him away for a while and we can tell you, he will not be at Fatal Fortunes.”

The camera cuts to a wide shot again.

Spirit: “That’s all from us here in Toronto. We’ll be back in Omaha, Nebraska as Breakdown continues…after this! TV Title still to come. Truelove Twins in action against the Stewards. All that and much more!”

The camera starts to pan out as Spirit gathers her notes and we briefly cut to a live shot of the inside of the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska to show the crowd returning to their seats before the scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. Fireworks blast off the entrance as “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena. The crowd boos before we see Regan Street, Mikaela Street and AJ Helms walk out from the back. Regan just looks around and smirks, listening to the boos. Regan turns to Mikaela and AJ and the three start to make their way to the ring.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Omaha, Nebraska for Breakdown and the Street/Helms family on their way to the ring. Regan Street coming off beating Owen Cruze in a heck of a match at Apocalypse.”

Knots: “Everyone’s talking about that, but looks like AJ got involved in some issues of his own. Regan too. Earlier today, Datura came out of the blue and on Twitter called out the roster.”

Sharper: “We hadn’t seen her since she faced David Helms in an unsuccessful effort a couple of years ago and she’s focusing on the Helms family today, looking to gain retribution for that loss, as she put it.”

Knots: “She’s called them out, but we’re not sure if its official. If anything has been determined by SCW officials.”

Regan, Mikaela and AJ reach the ring as AJ slides into the ring, feet first and gets up. Mikaela walks up the steel steps and enters the ring as Regan climbs up and looks out at the crowd and smirks. The crowd boos some more. She enters the ring. She then walks around the ring.

Knots: “And there’s the master of that ring. Sienna may be champion. Bree may be US Champion. Trueloves may be tag champs at some point, but Regan Street owns it all.”

Sharper: “Past, Present, Future, dominating right now and Josh Hudson could be the TV Champion later tonight. He challenges Alexis Quinne for the title in our main event.”

Regan turns to the middle of the ring as Mikaela demands a microphone. AJ snaps at some fans at ringside as Mikaela is handed a microphone. She steps back and turns, handing it to Regan. Regan looks around as the crowd boos.

Regan: “Owen Cruze learned a very good lesson at Apocalypse.”

The crowd boos.

Regan: “You don’t pick a fight with a Hellcat unless you’re willing to not just get bit, but to get chewed up and spit out. And Owen, I’ll give you this. You put out a good fight. I even acknowledged so much at Apocalypse. But I then made sure you didn’t forget that I own anything and everything that happens in this ring and if you step out of line one more time, I’ll put your ass down for good!”

Regan walks around a bit as the crowd boos.

Regan: “And he should also realize I will take care of anything involving my family. See, this family, the Helms/Street Connection, it’s a bond. The Helms family is a rock. And I will do anything for them. Whether it’s Mikaela or its AJ or its David. I also include Dylan in that same breath but most of you would never understand why I did what I did, but that’s fine. Most of you in this damn town don’t realize the big glowing thing in the sky is the sun. Owen Cruze got burned by me when he got involved in that issue and Dylan, he can talk a big talk online. He can bitch about how I dropped his new girlfriend who should’ve been helping him instead of getting under him, but we all know that Dylan has for far too long said a lot of things instead of doing a lot of things and I’m making sure he focuses on the doing…the getting better for himself and his FAMILY. MY FAMILY!”

Regan pauses for a moment as she looks up as the crowd boos some more.

Regan: “I was going to come out here and ask what’s next as it apparently is becoming clearer and clearer to me that outside of doing what is right by my family, this company has no one in my league, but surprise, surprise, a shadow from my husband’s past decided to make their presence felt on social media. Right…Datura!”

The crowd roars. Regan looks around.

Knots: “Here we go!”

Regan: “I distinctly remember you coming out, tricking my husband wearing a wedding dress, pretending to be me. And Datura, you and I seem to have a lot of unfinished business. Add that said you were going to take out the entirety of the Helms bloodline and that’s where you and I have a big problem and-“

AJ then taps Regan on the shoulder. Regan stops and turns and AJ asks for the microphone. Mikaela turns to him too and Regan says something off camera to AJ. AJ just nods and asks for the microphone. Regan hands it to him. AJ thanks her.

AJ: “Mom…I get you have an issue with Datura over all of this, but the fact is that this is a problem from dad’s past and I want to take care of it. I mean you stepped up for me so much the last couple of months, but I think this one should be for me.”

Regan motions to him to take the floor and AJ steps up and looks at the main camera.

AJ: “So Datura! You told me to count my days until you kick my ass. We’re not even half way through one and I’m calling you out. Wherever you’re hiding. Whatever dark room or damp basement you’ve been in…Bring the mind games. Bring whatever you want.”

AJ pauses.

AJ: “Unlike my dad, I don’t really care about your reputation. I don’t care about your history with my dad. I don’t have any respect for you and my dad didn’t teach me to keep my mouth shut. He taught me to speak my mind and enjoy the consequences. And well Datura, come on. Kick my ass!”

AJ smirks.

AJ: “See, no one can stop us. Past, Present, Future…The Helms Family. We’re on top of the world. Hell, six months ago, I was told I was a waste of money. Well, SCW, Board of Directors, whoever is listening, I just got you an opportunity to get your very own Datura again and this time, I’m going to use you to prove to the world that your future is here. Just like Sienna proved it two months ago. So Datura, talk big. But I expect something big to get my attention this time. We don’t need another keyboard warrior around – my uncle already has that down!”

AJ smirks as he backs up. The crowd ohs as AJ extends his arms and smirks. Regan pats his son on the back as the crowd roars as we see Dylan Howell hop the barricade. He slides into the ring from behind and then runs forward and nails Regan in the back, knocking her into AJ. AJ goes forward and through the ropes to the floor.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell! From the crowd! He’s here!”

Knots: “He’s damn sure doing something!”

Regan rolls over and Dylan gets up and grabs at the ropes, stomping her in the chest and then again and again. The crowd erupts in cheers as Dylan gets a couple more shots in. Mikaela comes over and spins Dylan around. Mikaela looks at Dylan as Dylan continues to just look at her and Mikaela smacks him with a shot. Dylan turns back and backs up as Mikaela promptly rolls to the floor before Dylan can even react. Regan rolls to the floor as Dylan turns and watches as Regan turns back to the ring. AJ pulls her back and Dylan gets ready to fight more as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “Dylan Howell coming in. Mikaela even striking him, but after getting brutally assaulted by Regan and Mikaela weeks ago, he’s back and Regan better be ready for a fight!”

Knots: “She may be now! AJ Helms is holding her back!”

The crowd starts a “Howell!” chant as Howell looks around, feeding off the crowd. Regan continues to be held back by AJ and Mikaela before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

The scene opens up backstage to see Donovan Kayl in his locker room. He can be seen in his street clothes starting to tape his fists with some athletic tape. The crowd roars seeing him as Jessica Winters walks over to him.

Jessica: “Donovan, could I get a word?”

Donovan looks up and smirks.

Donovan: “You’re wondering what I’m doing?”

Jessica: “I was going to ask why you were delayed at Apocalypse, but this is a better question.”

Donovan: “I already know that Damian Angel plans to come after me. So I’m getting ready to face him tonight. And this time, travel complications won’t stop me from teaching him a lesson about why you don’t call out the Cornerstone.”

Donovan returns to taping up his fists as we cut away.

The Truelove Twins vs. Team Desire

“Supreme” plays throughout the arena as the stage and video screen goes dark. Gigi’s video plays on the screen and she steps out on to the stage wearing a black leather with tiny metal spikes on it and also a bandana covering her face. The camera changes as it switches to the stage entrance where Madison walks out dress in her dark black ring attire and wearing a steampunk white rabbit mask. She stops on the stage and feeds off the crowd’s energy that gets her pumped. Gigi walks up to the center of the stage and stretches her arms out embracing the fans support for her.

Phillips: “The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, Gigi and Madison Steward…. Team Desire!”

She begins is march to the walk to the ring walking with a purpose while Madison takes off down the aisle sprinting to the ring and slides inside it. She gets up on her knees and takes off her mask booping her head to the music and smiles to the crowd. Gigi gets to ringside and rushes into the ring rolling inside. She marches to the corner and hops on the middle ropes and throws out her own hand sign to the fans. She then rips off the bandana and tosses it into the crowd.

Gigi hops off the ropes and takes off her jacket setting it aside for ring crew to pick up and she gets ready for her match as Madison picks herself up and takes off her black ring coat and gets ready for her match and her music fades out.

Sharper: “The Stewards asked to get back into Tag Team wrestling, Team Desire is here, and they look ready, seems like the crowd is really behind them, Jon.”

Knots: “Yeah, they do whatever Katie does, I get it. They want to make a splash but against the Truelove Twins? These two girls are angry, Gigi and Maddie better of brought their A-Game.”

“Just A Dream” by Nelly plays throughout the arena, a gold spotlight with blue flashers begin to circle the entranceway. The two beautiful Twins, London and Paris Truelove walk out holding hands…

They look at each other, kiss and pose for the cameras before Laura Steinbeck walks out and nods, leading the Twins toward the ring…..

Phillips: “Their opponents representing The Beauty Factory accompanied to the ring by Laura Steinbeck…. London and Paris, The Truelove Twins!”

The Twins then make their way down the aisle interacting with the fans as they both get to the apron at the same time, Paris & London both hold the ropes for Laura as she slowly gets in the ring, London follows showing off her “assets”…..

London then holds the ropes for Paris as she slowly gets in the ring shaking her “assets” and winking in the camera…..

They both walk to the turnbuckles, climb to the second ropes and pose for the flashes while Laura stands in the middle of the ring and points to the Truelove Twins…..

They get down, kiss the ring announcer on the cheeks and await the match to start as Laura makes her way to the corner…..

Sharper: “The Truelove Twins have something to prove tonight, we heard them earlier that they deserve a shot at the tag team titles and while I may agree, they had their shot.”

Knots: “They had their shot marred by interference by Max Kane, both times. That suicidal idiot obviously was not with the program. And he cost the Twins the titles, they threw the match out, the Twins in tag Team wrestling are undefeated.”

Sharper: “They have a tough test and if they aren’t careful, a win for the Stewards automatically puts them into the conversation.”

The referee calls for the bell, London and Madison start the match, they lock up, London puts her in a headlock, Madison tries to push off but London grabs her hair to hang on and takes the headlock further in, wrenching, Madison drops to one knee before falling behind and rolling up London in a Schoolgirl…

1!

London kicks out, she charges at Madison who hip tosses her, London bounces back, Madison goes for another hip toss, London blocks and reverses it into a backslide…

1!

2!

Madison Kicks Out!

She rolls back, London goes for a clothesline, she ducks, kicks London in the gut, tags in Gigi who runs in with a swinging neck breaker. The crowd roars, she goes for the cover…

1!

2!

London Kicks Out!

Gigi grabs London and whips her to the turnbuckle, she leaps for a Monkey Flip, London lands on her feet and tags Paris, Gigi tries to grab London, but Paris jumps off the ropes with a huge forearm knocking Gigi to the mats. Paris doesn’t go for the cover and instead starts kicking her, she drops to the mat and starts choking her with the forearm and screaming at her….

Sharper: “Paris has lost it! We have never seen the Twins that aggressive, yet Paris has always been the more brash!”

Knots: “They are determined, want to make a statement. Look, I’ll say it, they along with Sienna Swann, the World champion beat The Lohan Country and Kennie, that can’t be denied, they know it. When they were not given the shot, this is the result.”

The referee yells at Paris to let go, Laura encourages the Twins as he is about to start counting when Paris breaks the hold. She picks up Gigi by the hair, whipping her to the corner, running in with a clothesline and then a bulldog combo. Paris goes for the cover…

1!

2!

Gigi Kicks Out!

Paris points at London who extends her hand, they tag, Paris again whips Gigi tot eh turnbuckle, she drops to her fours and London leaps off her sisters back on Gigi hitting the London Tower. The crowd roars then boos. London hops on the top rope, Madison though runs over and distracts London for a moment before the referee gets involved, London goes for a high angling Frog Splash, but Gigi gets her knees up at the last second, London hist hard, trying to catch her breath she gets up and Gigi hits a quick DDT. The crowd cheers, Gigi drops on London hooking the leg…

1!

2!

Paris breaks It up!

London almost kicked out, but her Twin made sure to break it up, Gigi holds her back in pain and points to Madison, picking up London, she tags Madison, they both grab London in the front face lock, lift her up for double suplex, Madison rolls over for the pin….

1!

2!

London Kicks Out!

Sharper: “Team Desire has taken over, the Stewards are showing flashes of brilliance and why they want to be a part of the tag team scene, The Twins are reeling right now and Laura is not happy! The last thing she wants is her girls failing after what they said earlier!”

Knots: “The Twins have magic Sharper, always have an answer for everything!”

Madison grabs London, Gigi climbs to the second rope as the referee tells her to get down, she launches off with an elbow right to head of London, dropping her down, the referee starts to argue with Gigi, Madison tells her to get out not seeing that Paris has rolled London out and switched with her on the mat. The crowd boos…

Sharper: “Did you see that!?”

Knots: “I saw nothing, that’s London on the mat.”

Sharper: “No, that is Paris!”

Knots: “We aren’t doing this again, are we? I know one has a mole somewhere up “there” but I’m married to Kennie, you go ask to see it and tell who it is.”

Sharper: “They switched!”

Madison turns around and goes to pick up Paris, thinking it is London, she gets her up on her feet but Paris quickly delivers a huge Spinebuster. Gigi goes to get in but Paris runs at her with a Mafia Kick to the side of her head knocking her off the apron and to the floor. She goes to a recovering London and tags her in, Laura can be heard screaming “Finish Her”! The Twins pick up Madison and deliver the Twin Killing! The crowd oh’s and boos….

Knots: “Twin Killing! Just like that they almost took Madison’s head off!”

Sharper: “They switched and took advantage of the situation, this is not right!”

Knots: “The legal person is in the ring!”

Sharper: “Come on!?”

Paris stands guard as London drops down and hooks the far leg…..

1!

2!

3!

The referee calls for the bell!

London throws Madison’s leg down and gets to her knees with a scowl on her face as Paris helps her up, “Just a Dream” by Nelly plays throughout the arena, Laura Steinbeck makes her way into the ring and raises the Twins arms in victory….

Phillips: “The winner of the match…. The Truelove Twins!”

The crowd boos. Madison rolls out of the ring with the help by Gigi while the Twins watch and pose….

Sharper: “Again the Twins used their identical presence to their advantage and while the referee’s attention was on Gigi they pulled another fast one damn it.”

Knots: “No, they proved they can beat any tag team and what they did was outsmart Gig and Maddie who were game tonight but not enough, the Twins said they were focused and with Fatal Fortunes the next few weeks? You never know Sharper.”

Sharper: “No you don’t, taking nothing away from the Twins, they were aggressive and sent a message loud and clear of a very good team in the Stewards. “

Laura nods and smirks, the Twins both simultaneously make the title motion around their waist while Gigi helps Madison on the outside.

Breakdown returns as Mr. D walks back to his office and we then see Christy Matthews heading over to the door.

Christy: “Boss!”

Mr. D stops and turns.

Mr. D: “Christy-“

Christy: “I think this has been delayed long enough. I’ve been cost titles. I’ve cost her matches. We’ve been wanting to get our hands on each other since April. I want Ravyn Taylor.”

Mr. D: “Well you know Fatal Fortunes is next week and the week after.”

Christy: “I’m not going to put this to fate. I want certainty. I want Ravyn Taylor!”

Mr. D nods and keeps nodding.

Mr. D: “Fine…I’m willing to do it. Let’s get through Fatal Fortunes, but after, you’ve got Ravyn Taylor!”

The crowd cheers hearing this as Christy smiles.

Christy: “Thank you.”

Christy turns and walks off as Mr. D turns back to the office.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns backstage to see TJ Johnson walking down the hallway with a crew member. He points to a door and TJ nods and walks over to the door. He then takes a deep breath before leaning to the door and listening in. He listens for a few moments.

Sharper: “Looks like he found Bianca’s locker room.”

Knots: “Finally realized we have a list with that posted somewhere.”

TJ steps back. He then takes a deep breath. He then knocks on the door. A few moments pass.

Voice: “Who is it?”

The voice snaps at the door. TJ just looks down, shaking his head.

Voice: “What the hell is it?!”

TJ: “T…TJ!”

We then hear the door open as Bianca grabs TJ and pulls him in, throwing him down to the floor.

???: “Bianca…who’s this?”

Bianca: “Shut up mom. Katie’s trying to-“

TJ: “She wants you to beg for forgiveness! Don’t hurt me!”

TJ cowers as Bianca looks down at TJ.

Ophelia von Aaron: “Oh dear…”

Bianca: “Forgiveness…no…she had her chance and she couldn’t get it done. She WASTED my chance…so forgiveness…she needs to beg for it from me!”

TJ: “I knew-“

Bianca then turns and grabs the arm of TJ and rolls him over before locking in the Sacrament. TJ yells in pain as Bianca keeps pulling back. Ophelia, Bianca’s mother, steps back.

Bianca: “Share this Katie! Share this with Katie!”

TJ keeps yelling in pain before we see several officials running into the room. They start to try and get Bianca off of TJ and she lets go and rolls off. She gets up and looks at TJ. TJ rolls over, muttering in pain as he holds his arm. Bianca just looks at TJ.

Bianca: “Pathetic.”

Bianca starts to walk off.

Bianca: “Mom! Move your ass!”

Bianca turns and storms out of the room as Ophelia scrambles and follows Bianca as TJ is checked on by officials.

Sharper: “My God! Bianca now has her mother here…treating her horribly. And then leaving TJ down and hurt!”

Knots: “I don’t think Katie’s getting that begging for forgiveness….unless it’s from her!”

The scene cuts out.

Slayter McKinney vs. Konrad Raab

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his blue and white mask with white hair along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iceman on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. From Cologne, Germany, he is The Iceman, Konrad Raab!”

He then high fives the fans as he goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and does a holdup on each turnbuckle. The crowd cheers. He gets down from the turnbuckle and does a few boxing punches to the cameras before he waits for the match to start.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab about to face off against the newcomer Slayter McKinney. Both have a similar attitude and Konrad has been gushing about how much he respects Slayter.”

Knots: “Slayter went up to the boss. She said she wanted more matches. That led Konrad to step up and ask for an opportunity. We’ll see how this goes. Raab however has been hitting his stride as of late. Only one minor hiccup, that against Autumn Valentine.”

The opening salvo of struck and sustained notes of “What Can I Do if the Fire Goes Out” by Gang Of Youths kicks in, the lights flash on and off in time. Slayter McKinney comes out with an arm raised, her back to the crowd, nodding her head in time with the struck notes and drum slams.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Yorkshire, United Kingdom, she is Slayter McKinney!”

The uptempo drums kick in and she makes her way down the ramp, with a hop in each energetic step, slapping hands with the fans. She rolls up on to the ring apron on her knees, gripping the rope and climbing to her feet and doing a quick, on-beat turn to the crowd. She steps in under the middle rope and climbs to the corner turnbuckle for one last pop from the crowd before leaping down, warming up and preparing in her corner for her opponent.

Sharper: “Slayter ready to go. Her toughest challenge to date. Konrad has the experience advantage.”

Knots: “Yeah, but Slayter may be hungrier. If that’s possible to say. Konrad wants it, but Slayter wants to compete. She almost wants to live or die in that ring.”

The bell sounds. Slayter and Konrad move forward and the two quickly extend their hands, high-fiving briefly before backing up. Konrad then lunges at Slayter. Slayter sidesteps and shoot kicks him in the thigh. Raab winces and Slayter kicks him again. Konrad turns to her and Slayter drops down and goes for a double leg takedown. Konrad holds on and Slayter pushes off with her feet and flips over into a jackknife pin.

Konrad kicks out. Both get up and Slayter turns and drops down and goes for a sweep kick to the back of Konrad’s leg, but Konrad hops over. Slayter gets up and Konrad grabs her arm and wrenches it. Slayter winces as Konrad pushes up on the arm, slowly moving her back to the ropes.

Sharper: “Slayter was going for the legs. Konrad now the arm.”

Knots: “A lot of feeling out here as they’ve never faced each other. Complete unknowns for both. No matter what tape they’ve maybe watched.”

Slayter winces as Konrad grabs her to the ropes and fires her across. She bounces off. Konrad goes for a back elbow. Slayter ducks and bounces off the other side and Konrad lifts her up and hits a back drop. Slayter rolls over and gets up and Konrad grabs her and takes her over with a side headlock takedown.

Slayter rolls her shoulder up and starts to try and get up. Konrad holds on as he leads her back to her feet and then then spins towards her and hooks her arm and hip tosses her down. Konrad goes to grab her. Slayter pushes him off with her legs. He rolls back. Both get up and Konrad moves to Slayter who grabs him and hits a judo throw over her hip. Konrad hits the mat and Slayter grabs the arm of Konrad and locks in an armbar.

Sharper: “And Slayter showing her skill. That great judo throw and right into the armbar.”

Knots: “For someone who had a bit of rust a couple of weeks ago, she’s looking good right now. Right to the arm. Controlling the pace. All the things we see the best of the best do regularly.”

Konrad winces and turns as Slayter holds on. Konrad gets to his feet and Slayter turns and kicks him in the ribs. She then wrenches the arm. Konrad winces and Slayter then elbows him in the back of it. She kicks him in the ribs again and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes up and hits a flying headscissors. Konrad hits the mat. Slayter goes for the pin.

Konrad kicks out. He rolls over and gets up and Slayter leans in with a forearm shot. She then grabs him and pulls him in and wrenches the arm. She messes up her footwork briefly and Raab pulls her in as she gets planted and drills her with a clothesline. Slayter rolls over and starts to get up. Raab quickly grabs her and then nails her with a European uppercut. Slayter hits the mat.

Sharper: “There’s some of that rust. Slayter not quite as smooth as you’d like and Raab saw that and took advantage.”

Knots: “Didn’t just take advantage. He drilled her with that uppercut.”

Slayter turns to the ropes and starts to pull herself up. Konrad spins her around and whips her across. He then turns and rolls towards her and hits a rolling clothesline. The crowd ohs and Konrad goes for the pin.

Slayter kicks out. Konrad gets up and Slayter stirs. She gets up and Konrad scoops her up and slams her down. Slayter winces and turns. Konrad then grabs her by the head and hooks her up before hitting a vertical suplex. Slayter winces and Konrad turns and gets up. He turns and goes to the corner. He climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. He dives back and hits a moonsault, but Slayter gets her knees up. Konrad turns and rolls over, holding his ribs.

Sharper: “Knees up and Slayter gets an opening!”

Knots: “Even with all of the weight onto her knees?”

Sharper: “Seems so. She trying to get up. She’s a fighter! Just as Konrad is!”

Konrad starts to get up and Slayter gets up and hits a frankensteiner. Konrad hits the mat. Slayter gets up and quickly rolls her hands before hitting the bionic elbow. She goes for the pin.

Konrad kicks out. Slayter gets up and runs into the ropes. Konrad starts to get up and Slayter bounces off and hits the running high knee. Konrad falls back into the ropes. Slayter turns and exits to the apron. She then watches as Konrad has his head between the ropes and starts to get up and Slayter goes for a scissors kick, but Konrad pulls back. Slayter holds onto the ropes, to prevent her from dropping to the floor, but she turns and Konrad grabs her by the throat, hoists her up over the top rope and twists around into a sitout chokebomb. The crowd ohs.

Slayter shoots her shoulder up and rolls over. Konrad turns and grabs at the ropes.

Sharper: “Nearfall. Konrad planted Slayter, but Slayter got that shoulder up. The chokebomb not enough!”

Knots: “But how much does she have left. We’ve not seen Slayter this challenged this late?!”

Slayter turns and Konrad gets up. Slayter pulls herself up and turns around and Konrad runs at her and clotheslines her down. She turns and Konrad grabs at her and drags her up before Slayter nails him with a forearm and then another. She then backs up and swings, but Konrad ducks and grabs her. He goes for a German suplex, but Slayter blocks it and elbows him in the jaw and then again. Konrad shoves her forward and into the ropes. Slayter bounces off and goes for a flying headscissors, but Konrad shrugs her off. Slayter lands on her feet and then Konrad scoops her up, but Slayter shifts her weight and right into the Slayer! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Slayter turned through and into the Slayer! Konrad driven into the mat! The cover!”

Knots: “Turning that against Raab!”

Slayter hooks the leg.

The crowd cheers. Slayter rolls off of Konrad and looks out. She catches her breath a moment.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Slayter McKinney!”

Sharper: “And Slayter McKinney wins tonight in her toughest challenge and goes into Fatal Fortunes with some momentum!”

Knots: “And maybe some confidence. She could use some more for it. But she’s getting the competition! That’s for sure!”

Slayter gets up and has her arm raised as the crowd cheers. Her music plays as she looks around. She then goes to the corner and climbs up to celebrate. The crowd continues to look on applauding McKinney as Raab stirs in the ring, holding the back of his head as we then cut away.

The scene opens up backstage as Hana Ito is seen standing with Owen Cruze. The crowd erupts in cheers as Owen looks out and smiles a bit hearing the cheers.

Hana: “Hana Ito here and I’m with Owen Cruze and Owen, at Apocalypse, you had a hard fought match against Regan Street. Some people are saying that you showed the world that you should be in this SCW ring and the Cruze Legacy is in good hands, despite the loss. Even Regan Street offered a brief moment of respect.”

Owen: “That’s one way to look at it. At the end of the day though, I didn’t win. And don’t worry, this isn’t some pity party or anything like that. More that if I’m not winning, that’s just not good enough. I didn’t get murdered though by the Hellcat, so that’s something.”

Owen shrugs.

Owen: “If it was my coming out party, so be it, but I’ve got a lot more to show. It’s been a tough couple of weeks, but I’ve learned plenty. From the frying pan in Josh Hudson, to the fire with Regan Street, to the inside of the damn oven with Fatal Fortunes. I can keep showing that I should be in that ring, but now it’s time to start getting some wins. I’m still going to stand up for what I believe it and I still stand for that. I got a bit of respect. So be it. I’m going to still call people out for what I think are problems and wrong moves and I’m going to be trying to win. Next week, Fatal Fortunes means anything could happen. And I’ll be ready for it…as ready as I can be. Because as big as facing Blake was for closure, Josh for experience, Regan to show I was here….in the next two weeks, I could prove that I will have a lasting legacy of my own…and well…that’s what I’m focused on.”

Hana: “Thank you and good luck in Fatal Fortunes.”

Owen nods.

Hana: “Back to the ring.”

We cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage we see Kennedy Street in her locker room sitting down on her phone.

???: “You know you should get off of that?”

Kennedy looks up and smiles before getting up and hugging Trinity Street who comes into the view. The crowd cheers some more.

Kennedy: “Didn’t think you’d be here.”

Trinity: “Learned one thing in my many years. You do what we did to someone, always good to be around. Plus, I may not be under contract…yet….but I am invited backstage thanks to what I did at Rise to Greatness.”

Kennedy: “See, being a bitch doesn’t pay. More people need to realize that.”

Trinity chuckles a bit.

Trinity: “So any trouble from Network tonight?”

Kennedy: “None. In fact, I’ve heard they’re not here.”

Trinity: “Good.”

Kennedy: “Look, I don’t need someone watching me to make sure I’m going to be okay. I mean…you need to worry about yourself.”

Trinity: “It’s fine. This…this was just because I’m making sure. With everyone out for themselves, it’s nice to make sure my sis is okay. Next week, you’ll be on your own.”

Kennedy: “Fatal Fortunes…”

Trinity: “Yeah. They’re going to be wrangling a lot of people so they don’t need more people backstage. I was told to stay home if I could.”

Kennedy: “How kind-“

There’s a knock at the door. Trinity turns to Kennedy before waking over to the door. She opens it. Kennedy smiles. We then see Chris Cannon walk in.

Chris: “Sorry, hope I’m not intruding…just heard Trinity was here.”

Trinity: “Like a mini-Monarchy reunion.”

Chris: “Just without the taking over the business part.”

Trinity: “Fun times, but out of hand today…”

Kennedy: “Well at least I know you’ll be here.”

Chris: “Oh?”

Trinity: “I’ve been told to stay home next week. But you two have some fun with Fatal Fortunes.”

Chris: “Of course.”

Trinity: “Just watch each other’s backs…”

Kennedy: “Don’t worry, we will.”

Chris: “Of course.”

Trinity: “Good.”

The scene fades out.

"Tom Sawyer” by Rush starts to play as the spotlight focuses on the top of the ramp. Immediately, the crowd rise to their feet in a raucous ovation.

A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride

Stepping out to the top of the ramp is "The Cornerstone" Donovan Kayl. He steps to the side, facing out to the crowd. As he stands atop the ramp, he throws his arm out with each big note of the beginning musical portion. After turning his head to survey the entire crowd, he turns to face the front of the ramp, beginning to walk out towards the ring.

Sharper: “Donovan Kayl out here, not in his wrestling gear though. He said he was getting ready to face Damian Angel tonight.”

Knots: “Damian’s been talking about how tonight he’ll be looking to take him out. But Donovan Kayl doesn’t seem prepared to compete.”

Kayl keeps his eyes focused on the ring ahead, and with a stoic gaze in his eyes, slaps the hands of a few fans at ringside. Once he gets to the bottom of the ramp, Donovan pulls himself up onto the apron, walking over to the corner. He climbs up onto the second rope, looking out over the crowd. He hops down and looks down at the ring and smirks before walking over to across to the corner, asking for a microphone. Phillips hands him one and he takes it before turning back to the middle of the ring. He looks around and takes a deep breath.

Kayl: “You know, I may look a bit odd for someone who is getting ready for a supposed match, but the more detail-oriented would notice that there was no official announcement of a time-limit. No talk of whether this match was…for onefall! Nor did Jason remind you all that I hail from Toronto, Ontario.”

Kayl pauses.

Kayl: “See, I’m dressed like this, because well…”

Kayl brings the microphone down before then undoing the buttons of his cuffs and starting to roll his sleeves up. The crowd cheers.

Kayl: “See, I don’t like this concept of Damian Angel using me as a symbol for what he plans to do to SCW. See, the Cornerstone may be going through some things, but he’s sure as hell not going to collapse under the weight of whatever is going on and Damian Angel is not going to remove me!”

Kayl then turns to the entrance way.

Kayl: “But given that I know the end goal, I also know that it’s not exactly a priority to fight clean. So Damian….the Devil Himself…The Cornerstone of Professional Wrestling is ready to give you a fight!”

Kayl drops the microphone. He then steps back before “Lucifer’s Angel” starts to play. The crowd roars before starting to boo. The lights dim before we see Damian Angel walk out from the back, with his cane, tapping it on the stage. Malphas, Behemoth and Kali step out with him and they all push and shove one another for a few moments before stepping forward. Damian Angel holds a microphone in front of him and looks down at the ring and smirks.

Damian: “Oh Donovan…This makes it much easier when I don’t have to lie.”

Sharper: “What the hell does that mean?”

Damian smirks.

Damian: “It’s also easier when you realize what is about to happen. You wanted a fight. You know that’s not what I wanted. I wanted devastation!”

The crowd boos as Kayl looks at Damian.

Damian: “And I am going to get what I want…however is necessary. The fact that you understood that this will be a fight just makes me not have to worry about explaining anything to what is left…of your corpse…to your family…to Kennedy…to SCW.”

Damian then drops the microphone and nods as Behemoth, Malphas and Kali start to storm to the ring. Kayl rolls to the floor and quickly grabs the steel chair from Phillips, folding it up and rolling back in. The crowd erupts in cheers. Damian Angel follows a few strides behind as the crowd roars as Behemoth and Malphas split up as they hit the ring and circle around it. Kali follows Behemoth. She runs past him and around to the arena in front of the announce tables. Kayl holds the chair up as Damian guards the rampway, Kali, Behemoth and Malphas cover the other three sides of the ring.

Sharper: “Kayl is surrounded!”

Knots: “But the man was smart and got a steel chair!”

Sharper: “He’s ready for a war. This isn’t a fight anymore. It’s much more!”

Knots: “He wants devastation! Damian that is!”

Malphas then pulls himself onto the apron and Donovan turns and swings, nailing him in the shoulder with the chair. The crowd roars. Behemoth rolls in and gets up and Kayl turns and slams the chair into the back of Behemoth. He then turns and goes to nail Kali jumps off before she starts to laugh and he turns around as Damian rolls into the ring. Kayl swings, going for the head, but Damian ducks and nails him in the ribs with his cane. Kayl grimaces and falls to a knee, dropping the chair, before Damian turns and grabs him by placing the cane around Kayl’s through and throwing him back with a cane-assisted Russian leg sweep. He then rolls through and turns and kneels down on Kayl, driving the cane down into the throat of Kayl and pushing it down. Damian just smiles sadistically.

Sharper: “Damian has Kayl down and now choking him with his cane!”

Knots: “Oh this wasn’t going to end well. And he’s got some pissed off big guys around!”

Malphas starts to get up as Behemoth down. Damian looks down.

Damian: “It’s impossible to fight fate Donovan…just like next week it’s already been written and decided…so has our conflict!”

Damian then nails him with a palm thrust before rolling off. He points to Behemoth and Malphas. Kali rolls into the ring. They start to pull Kayl up. Kayl tries to fight and Behemoth and Malphas start to nail him in the ribs on both side with repeated right hands. Kay ldrops down before Malphas and Behemoth hoist Damian up, holding him up by his arms. Kali spins around before looking at Kayl and Damian snaps at her to drop him before Kali lunges and nails Kayl with the superkick as they hit the Eternal Damnation on Kayl. Kayl hits the mat and rolls over from the impact. Damian then turns and hands Kali his cane before turning and climbing up to the top rope. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Driving Kayl down! Har Megiddo! These monsters!”

Knots: “It’s just the start! Damian Angel is going up to the top!”

Damian climbs up to the top as we see officials led by Dean Black, Dillusion and other agents as they hit the ring. Damian gets to the top and turns. He just chuckles. He drops down, his hands out. He says something to Dean Black as the officials get in. A couple head over to Kayl as others step between him and Har Megiddo. Damian Angel just continues to look at Kayl who grimaces in pain. Officials continue to break the two parties apart.

Sharper: “Thank God! SCW officials coming out before Damian Angel or Har Megiddo could do more.”

Knots: “Only reason Kayl may be available to fight another day!”

Kayl stirs as Damian Angel exits the ring and drops down to the floor. He snaps at Har Megiddo as they start to back off before going to exit as we cut away.

Backstage, Bree Lancaster can be see talking backstage to Scott Burnside.

Bree: “People are thinking Selena Frost is coming after me. Please…I don’t even have to worry about that. I have the best person to ask about her in Sienna.”

Scott: “Well, she didn’t say that per se-“

Bree: “Because she knows the truth. She couldn’t handle me. Whatever. I already took on the alleged last person who people thought could get over me. Jake Starr. Please. And Jason Helms is out of my way too thanks to Network. So now it’s just finding out who will be thrown at me at Fatal Fortunes.”

Scott: “Could be anyone.”

Bree: “And that’s why we’ll just do what I always do. I said I would be a champion…I’m not the World Champion, but I’m the US Champion. And I’ll prove I can take on anyone. That simple.”

Scott: “Spoken like a champ, Breezy.”

Bree: “Because that’s just how I’m wired, Scotty. More people need to respect that!”

Bree smiles as she turns to Scott.

Bree: “Come on. Let’s find something worth drinking instead of the swill they serve as coffee here.”

Scott and Bree walk off as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns with Jessica Winters standing in front of the SCW interview area with Lohan Country, Abigail Lindsay and Dawn Lohan, both holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. The crowd cheers.

Jessica: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here with Lohan Country and Dawn, Abigail, you’ve retained the titles and proven to be fighting champions. Next week, you don’t know who you could be facing. Any thoughts on Fatal Fortunes?”

Abigail: “You mean we’re getting chaos? Oh…I’m going to enjoy that. Plus, we could be booked more than once. All thanks to being the champions. Well this is just so perfect, no flawless, no godly…damn it, we need to figure out the correct word….Oh well, because I get to have a lot of fun. And we get to face who knows what next week?”

Abigail runs her hands together devilishly.

Dawn: “What Abi is trying to say is that we’ll be ready for anyone. We’ve already been thrown a couple of curveballs and well, we’re still the champions.”

Jessica: “What about the comments of the Truelove Twins? And what about what Redemption said? A lot of teams were watching your match closely at Apocalypse.”

Dawn: “Let them watch. We’ll face whoever is put in front of us. I think we’ve proven that. Whether it’s a team like the Truelove Twins and trust me, we’ve beaten you once, but we’d love to see what you two can do without the Network involved.”

Abigail: “Whether it’s the Trueloves, it’s Redemption, its Resurgence, it’s the Stewards, it’s Bert and Ernie, its Bonnie and Clyde, we don’t care. Bring it. This is just fun for us!”

Jessica: “Thank you for your time. Back to the ring.”

Abigail smiles as Dawn shakes her head and we cut away.

Back in the ring we see a shot of Cookie leaning back in the downward dog position for voga with Derek Adonis, wearing a headset microphone, standing off to the side. Manvel freshly puts some oil on him before dropping down and suggestively getting behind Cookie.

Adonis: “And as you can see, the added flexibility has some…additional benefits.”

Manvel nods as Cookie does too. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Welcome back to the ring as it appears that Derek Adonis is doing some KABLAMaerobics!”

Knots: “Move out of the way Sharper. I need to try this.”

Sharper: “How about you just stay there.”

Adonis: “Now the next stretch will be to make sure you don’t pull anything…well, unless you want it to be pulled.”

Adonis winks.

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

This leads to several follow-up “KABLAM!” exclamations from all over the arena.

Adonis: “Cookie, if you could.”

Cookie gets up and stands on her feet and starts to lean forward.

Adonis: “Make sure to bounce a bit, this stretches the lower back. And then alternate into doing each calf. Nothing worse than crawling over your lover and finding yourself coming up lame…and more ways than one.”

Cookie then steps up and bends over, stretching before getting up and extending her leg and massaging her calf. Manvel does the same right next to her.

Knots: “Serious question – is Adonis flexible enough to do these?”

Sharper: “I don’t have a clue…”

Cookie and Manvel keep stretching before “Haunted” by Taylor Swift suddenly starts to play throughout the arena. The crowd roars and we then see Marie Jones walking out from the back. She looks down at the ring and then sighs as she starts to make her way down to the ring. Derek Adonis turns and looks at her as Manvel and Cookie stop. Marie heads down to the ring. She starts to walk around the ring and over toward Jason Phillips.

Sharper: “This is not what I expected.”

Knots: “Not at all.”

Marie Jones walks over to Phillips and asks for a microphone. She’s given one and she turns to the ring and walks up the steel steps.

Marie: “I’m sorry, but I can’t sit backstage and watch this without thinking I need to do something.”

Adonis: “More are ALWAYS welcome!”

Adonis then points to the middle of the ring.

Marie: “No…Derek…look, I’m a supporter of the KABLAMA Sutra in my own way. Kim, my sister, she has several copies, but I’m sitting backstage, wondering about my career, and I can barely get an interview here and this is going on. I’m sorry. But I’m not okay with that!”

Marie steps up to the apron and then into the ring. She looks at Derek and then Manvel and Cookie.

Marie: “Here I am trying to find my place in this. I know I should be holding gold, and instead, I can’t even get airtime and we’ve got this.....THIS!”

Adonis: “KABLAMaerobics! The official aerobics program of the KABLAMA Sutra!”

Adonis smiles as the crowd roars.

Marie: “Yeah…THAT! And I-“

Just then, Marie is cut off as a timer begins to run on the screen, counting down from five to one. A momentarily pause in darkness as “Fire It Up” by Thousand Foot Krutch begins to play. Marie turns as Alistaire Allocco walks out from the back. He starts to walk down to the ring, microphone in his hand.

Sharper: “Now what?”

Knots: “Alistaire Allocco’s joining us. And I’m sure he has no use for any of this!”

Allocco walks down to the ring, his hand up as the crowd boos him. His music fades out.

Allocco: “Hold it…hold it…we don’t have to pretend that what we’re seeing is something that deserves any time of day.”

Allocco reaches the ring and pulls himself up onto the apron.

Allocco: “This filth….just not something we need to be shilling. This KABLAMA Sutra is nothing more than a path to sin and Marie, you don’t have to try and butter them up. Just be honest. This is an insult to any one of us in the back!”

The crowd boos as Alistaire enters the ring.

Marie: “Look, Alis-“

Allocco: “It’s fine. I’ll say exactly what is on your mind.”

Allocco turns to Derek, Manvel and Cookie.

Allocco: “The three of you should leave the ring. You have no place in professional wrestling. As a former World Champion and very nearly having won it again at Apocalypse, this filth you’re peddling, merely steps away from prostitution, focusing on pleasure, when one should be focusing on being a good person before God, and insulting every competitor in the back.

Adonis: “Look, you may need to enjoy a good KABLAM yourself. Maybe you should-“

Allocco: “I have no interest in your filth and neither does Marie. Marie is a fine sort. A God-fearing woman and one who needs more God in her life to set her on the right path to righteousness, but I have no problem saying what needs to be said-“

Marie just then steps up and grabs Allocco in a side headlock before dropping him with the Ave Maria. The crowd ohs and Alistaire rolls over, holding his head in pain. Marie then gets up and grabs the microphone.

Marie: “No one speaks for me!”

Marie throws the microphone down and she rolls out of the ring. The crowd applauds her a bit as Adonis, Cookie and Manvel look on unsure of what to do. Marie just walks around the ring and to the rampway before starting to head to the back.

Sharper: “Alistaire may have overstepped!”

Knots: “Oh no doubt about it. He did. How dare he speak ill of KABLAMaerobics and the KABLAMA Sutra!”

Marie continues on her way to the back before we cut back to Alistaire and see him down, wincing in pain.

“Immortals” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A shot of Josh Hudson vs. Alexis Quinne comes up on the screen followed by a shot of the SCW Television Championship.

Sharper: “And next, our main event, TV Title on the line. Josh Hudson faces Alexis Quinne, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Josh Hudson vs. Alexis Quinne

SCW Television Championship

Phillips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall! It is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing first, the challenger!”

“Judas" begins to filter through the sound system and out from the back steps none other than Josh Hudson, wearing a zip up jacket. He stops atop the entrance ramp, and looks out into the crowd and shakes his head, before heading down to the ring. He embraces the negative reaction with outstretched arms as he makes his way down the ramp, his body turned sideways as he faces the crowd with a smirk on his face. He continues to slowly make his way to the ring, a look of determination on his face as he slides underneath the ropes. He climbs to the top rope and stares out into the crowd, shouting, "I'm the best at what I do!!!" before turning and sitting against the turnbuckle.

Phillips: “Weighing in at 235 pounds, from New York, New York, JOSH HUDSON!”

Sharper: “Josh Hudson earned this opportunity before Apocalypse, but talk about his past few weeks. He’s been a monster to handle.”

Knots: “He put down Xander Valentine at Apocalypse. Now he’s looking to take the Television title against from a rival hew knows very well, Alexis Quinne.”

Sharper: “He has shown hunger. Let’s see if he continues to feast.”
The eyes all focus on the stage as A Stranger I Remain hits over the P.A System. The lights begin to flash violet, silver and black crowd starts to buzz and cheer. As the crowd looks on and the song kicks into gear, smoke fills up the stage. The lights continue to flash black and purple. From there, the crowd sees Alexis Quinne, standing wither her back turned against the people, dressed in black and purple Varsity Jacket. The back of the jacket has a black and silver fist in the middle with "New Americana" written right below it. Alexis turns her head and we see she's wearing a half white, half black and purple V for Vendetta mask with El Rudo's mask around her neck and a black baseball bat in her hands. Quinne turns around and we see the SCW Television Championship wrapped around her waist. The title has "New Americana" write on it in purple as Alexis looks around the arena before she begins walking down to the ring.
Phillips: “And the defending champion, from San Francisco, California Pint Sized Awesomeness...ALEXIS QUINNE!”
Alexis walks down to the ring, and starts to unhook her title until she has it in her right hand while having her bat on the left hand. She's looking around the ring. The camera does a full rotation as Quinne walks past it, flashing the championship title. Quinne stops mid-way. She looks around before un masking herself. The crowd cheers as Alexis looks around and lifts up her championship to cheers. She then keeps walking past the camera. She sees a young boy in the front row, with one of her hats on. Alexis stares at him before offering him his mask. The boy takes it and then the boy and Alexis then lift her knuckle in the air. The little boy looks at his parents before he lifts his hand and touches knuckles with Alexis. Alexis smirks and nods her head. She slides her bat into the ring and then walks up the steel steps. Alexis turns to the crowd and yells to them as they cheer her. She ascends up the top turnbuckle and Alexis then yells to the crowd, who cheer. The lights inside the ring flash black and purple as Alexis flashes the crowd the peace sign before shortly turning it into a fist. As she holds out her fist, she lifts the TV championship with the other hand. Alexis looks around at the crowd before she jumps into the ring. Quinne quickly removes her jacket and hands the ref her championship. She goes to the corner; before placing Rudo's mask around the turnbuckle. She then climbs up the top rope and rest the baseball bat on her collarbone, staring at Marie Jones.

Knots: “I think Quinne is being a little smug, don’t you think?”

Sharper: “She earned the Television Championship belt against a young star in Aaron Blackbourne, now she has an opportunity to defend it.”

Knots: “But it’s Josh Hudson.”

Sharper: “She’s defeated him before. Watch this year’s Retribution pay-per-view, she survived and outlasted Josh Hudson. With that said, both these competitors are rolling into this match with a lot of momentum, who knows will come out on top! That’s what makes this must-see TV.”

The referee holds the SCW TV Championship over his head. As he holds it up for everyone to see, he turns his back on Hudson. Hudson flies forward behind the referee and knocks Alexis Quinne down with a clothesline. She falls back into a seated position at the bottom rope and Hudson begins to stomp down onto her. The referee attempts to pull him back and he relents after the referee threatens not to start the bell. The referee kneels down to check to see if Alexis is still willing to compete.

Knots: “Josh could not restrain himself. You really think Alexis Quinne has a chance tonight, against Josh in that dangerous mode of aggression?”

Sharper: “People said the same about Xander Valentine, and Alexis took the win over him. She’s capable of beating anyone on any night. She has proven that.”
Knots: “I’m starting to think you’re into cosplay and all that nerdy stuff, Sharper.”

Sharper: “I beg your pardon.”

Alexis nods as she pulls herself up. The referee calls for the bell and soon as he clears the corner, Hudson is the again with a shoulder to the midsection. Alexis Quinne begins to rain down elbows onto his back to try to fend him off but Hudson absorbs the blows. He lifts her up and spins her around for a spinebuster. He jumps over, crashing onto her torso. With her pinned, he begins to throw hammer fists down onto Alexis. All Alexis could do is cover up. The referee warns and begins to count Hudson, warning him about the closed fists.

Sharper: “Hudson might be too aggressive. Already he’s attracting the ire of the referee.”

Knots: “He wants to break Alexis. I think he too remembers she survived him at Retribution.”

Josh stands up and marches off. He holds onto the top rope and stares at the audience as Alexis rolls up onto her hands and knees. Josh Hudson comes running over and drives a kick to her side and she bounces out and underneath the rope onto the apron. Hudson reaches up and over the rope and pulls her to her feet. He lifts her up for a suplex, to bring her back into the ring, but she floats over. She quickly rolls up Hudson from behind:

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Hudson explodes out of the pin attempt when releasing his shoulders were down. He hurries to his feet, his face taut by anger. Alexis is on her feet and Hudson swings heavily and Alexis catch the extended arm, and swings him back into a crucifix pin:

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Hudson kicks out. He slaps his hands onto the mat but calms himself immediately.

Sharper: “Twice in consecutive sequence, Hudson’s aggression almost cost him.”

Knots: “She’s trying to steal the win here. She doesn’t want to battle Hudson. She wants to walk away, still holding onto that belt.”

Sharper: “I don’t blame her. He’s out to damage her body. She’s out for the win.”

Alexis is standing, as she stares down Hudson as he raises. Hudson slowly approaches her, starting to corner Alexis in the corner. Hudson goes to reach for Alexis, but she rolls underneath the grab. She pops up and then she flips herself over, for a pele style kick, drilling Hudson in the back of the head. Hudson falls forward into the corner. Alexis drills a few kicks to the lower back of Hudson. Hudson throws himself backwards though the kicks. Alexis demonstrates high level of athleticism by hoping onto his shoulders. She swings backwards into a reverse hurricanrana, planting Hudson’s skull right into the mat. Alexis covers Hudson and pins:

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Hudson snatches her, his arms wrapping around her shoulder and in between her legs. He sits up with her pressed to his chest. She swings elbows, trying to break free. Hudson stands to his feet, and he tosses Alexis across the ring with a fallaway slam. Upon impact, Quinne bounces off and rolls, striking the ring post underneath the bottom turnbuckle.

Knots: “Hudson toss Quinne like a rag doll.”

Sharper: “While Quinne is trying to utilize her agility and speed, Hudson has decided to use his weight and strength advantage on Quinne.”
Knots: “I think we’re going to see a new Television Champion here.”

Hudson marches over to the turnbuckle, and reaches down. Grabbing her hair, he slid her back into the ring. The referee warns and Hudson merrily gives her the hold of the hair for a hold of the back of her neck. Hudson tries to pull her up, but she reaches up and gouge his eyes. She rolls to her feet and immediately turns towards the ropes, to bounce off towards Hudson. She launches herself at Hudson, slipping to a wheelbarrow. She attempts to roll into the victory roll but Hudson swings her and drives her head into the middle turnbuckle. He does this again and again to the referee’s dislike. Hudson then swings her upwards and sits out, slamming Quinne’s face onto the canvas. He rolls her over, adjusting her legs over his shoulders, he stands, lifting Alexis for a power bomb and slams her onto the canvas, pinning her shoulder:

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Alexis manages to slip her shoulder out of the pin attempt. Hudson releases her legs and stomps around. A beachball randomly lands into the ring from the crowd and he punts it back into the crowd. He turns his attention back on Quinne, who’s ailing on the mat.

Knots: “The crowd seems to be having some fun.”

Sharper: “Surprised Hudson didn’t pop the darn thing. I guess he’s too busy trying to pop Quinne.”

Knots: “Yes, like an unwanted zit.”

Sharper: “Quinne is in trouble here.”

Hudson kicks Alexis in the side, and she rolls onto her chest. Hudson stomps down onto her body a few times before drop besides her and locking in the Lost Reality. Alexis Quinne is yelling in pain as she finds herself trapped in the submission hold. Hudson starts calling for Alexis to tap. She reaches out her arm, trying to reach the ropes but she’s on the wrong side of the ring, facing the wrong ring ropes. The referee slides in and asks if she wants to tap. She shakes her head ‘no, pushes herself up and over and lands onto the bottom rope behind the pair. Referee orders Hudson to break the hold. He does so grudgingly.

Sharper: “Great ring awareness by Alexis to slip out of the submission.”

Knots: “She’s just delaying the inevitable.”

Sharper: “Alexis has shown her tolerance towards pain, clearly still able to think despite being caught in such a dangerous submission hold.”

Alexis crawls towards the safety of the corner. Hudson is back on his feet and sees Alexis raising in the corner. He comes charging but she drops down quickly, and Hudson launches himself into the turnbuckle. He bounces back, holding his chest. He turns around and is struck by a rolling wheel kick. He continues to stand but he is dazed. Alexis finishes the task by charging forward, taking down Josh with a shining wizard. She doesn’t stay still, she rolls back and then backs up into the corner. With her eyes still locked on the downed Hudson, she climbs up onto the top rope. Hudson climbs to his feet and he turns, being bowled over by a diving crossbody splash. Alexis lands on top of Hudson for the pin:

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Hudson manages enough strength to toss Alexis off. Alexis doesn’t clear Hudson body cleanly, she spins her body around and immediately lock in an arm bar onto Hudson.

Sharper: “Alexis is making a comeback bid, she knocked Hudson off his feet and now after the close fall, she’s trying to win by submission.”

Knots: “Is she crazy?”

Sharper: “She’s pulling on the finger as well. She’s trying to damage his grip.”

Knots: “And the referee isn’t even paying attention.”

Hudson lets out a frustrated roar as she rolls up onto her. He pins her shoulder and the referee goes to count but Hudson doesn’t remain for the pin. Instead, Hudson lifts her up as she stands. She slips out the arm bar, and crawls onto his back. She goes for a sleeper hold again and locks it in. Hudson thrashes about the ring, but manages to break the hold as he slams her into the corner. Again and again, until falls to her feet. Hudson steps out into the ring. Quinne recovers enough and charges forward, but as she tosses her body into the air, Hudson catches her. He tosses her up onto the shoudlers and delivers the Big Fat Kill!

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Quinne shoots her shoulder up at the last second.

Knots: “You have to be kidding me?”

Sharper: “Quinne is showing her diehard resilience and she is still alive.”

Hudson snatches the leg and pulls it over his neck for a sketch muffler, but as he tries to trastition to a single leg boston crab, Quinn squirmed out. Hudson tries to grasp her again, but Quinne pulls him into a small package:

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Hudson explodes out of the small package. The crowd boos loudly as Quinne rolls away.

Knots: “Again! She almost stole the victory!”

Sharper: “You have to be careful with her. She’s going to try to catch you every which way. No matter how beaten down she might appear, she’s always dangerous! Hudson should know this.”

Hudson pushes off the canvas and there’s Quinne out of no where, tossing herself at Hudson using a flying forearm. He staggers as she hops up onto the second rope. She flies towards Hudson, trying for a Tornado DDT, but Hudson lifts her up. As she is elevated, he switched her to a fireman’s carry and then delivers the Kingdom Come. Hudson hooks the leg and the referee counts:

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Hudson sits up, nodding approvingly while Quinne rolls away, holding her head in pain.

Knots: “The inevitable happened. Josh Hudson just showed that he is a man on a mission, and he’s leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.”

Sharper: “Quinne battled on, tried to tough it out but Hudson was too much tonight for her to retain her TV title.”

Phillips: “The winner of the match, by pin fall, and the new SCW Television Champion, Josh Hudson!”

Hudson gets up and is handed the TV Title. He then thrusts it over his head.

Sharper: “Hudson has been on fire in the last couple of weeks and yet again holds SCW gold!”

Hudson celebrates with the title as the crowd boos as the camera focuses on him and the scene fades to black…