“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

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

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MAIN SHOW:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharper: “It’s the final stop before Apocalypse and we come to you from the heart of Texas!”

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

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside. Adam Sharper here with Jonathan Knots and tonight, some big matches including our main event, Kandis faces Konrad Raab.”

Knots: “A week before she defends her title against Asher Hayes. Konrad Raab hates Kandis. Simple as that!”

Sharper: “But that’s not all. We’ll see Syren in action. Kim Williams in action. And Ace Marshall will face Xander Valentine one on one. And that may be a match Ace Marshall regrets.”

The opening riff to “Best of Both Worlds” by Van Halen begins to play. The crowd roars as Glory Braddock and Brittany Lohan emerge from behind the curtain simultaneously. The fans cheer while Glory goes from one end of the stage to the other, playing to the crowd and getting them into it. Lohan, meanwhile, continues her march to the ring.

Sharper: “And this is not what I expected. Last week, we saw the tag division in SCW come alive and show what they can do. And Alistaire Allocco and Adam Allocco, they survived. They have Rated X at Apocalypse!”

Knots: “Looks like Twisted & Sadistic aren’t going to wait to stake a claim though. And we saw some great clashes. But also only a taste.”

Sharper: “CHBK sitting here at ringside, watching the entire match. He told us repeatedly, this is the strongest he’s even seen the tag division.”

Knots: “And he’d know. He’s been in this company since it started and now he’s running it!”

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

Braddock springs towards the ring, catching up with Lohan in time to slide in just barely ahead of her underneath the bottom rope. Lohan enters the ring the traditional way. Glory walks across the ring and over to the far corner. She asks for a microphone. Phillips hands her one. The crowd roars as Glory walks over to the middle of the ring. Brittany remains in the ring, arms crossed across her chest. Glory walks around the ring as the music fades out. She then looks out at the crowd.

Braddock: “I make it no secret that I am an accomplished businesswoman.”

Braddock pauses for a moment.

Braddock: “And while I have my eyes there on one company that I run, the fact is that last week, we saw something that cannot be denied. We saw a tag team renaissance in SCW.”

Braddock walks around the ring as the crowd cheers.

Braddock: “While that’s wonderful for all of you, for me, to be blunt, it’s something to take notice and in a situation where the room just got a bit more full, it’s important to stand out to make sure that opportunities aren’t lost. Because we went out there last week and sure, we didn’t get it done, simple as that. We didn’t. But we heard what so many others heard too. And we proved one thing over some others. Some of us are more ready to be next in line than others!”

Braddock walks around the ring.

Braddock: “When we walked into that ring, we faced a team we heard was a favourite. Even had Selena’s Frost’s blessing…”

The crowd boos. Brittany smirks at this point.

Braddock: “And yet, they were stopped by us. Now you can say that’s because of the fact we were fresh and they weren’t. But that’s just an excuse. That’s what the match was. They stepped up and we stood in their way. They did not pass.”

Braddock stops again as the crowd cheers.

Braddock: “And then we were stopped, but not before we had a couple of fights. And for the second time in a month, I had a hardcore match I didn’t plan on. The difference, my European compatriots showed why they don’t get the respect they demand…you have to adapt. They are incapable. But we did. And despite taking shot after shot, cheap shots from behind, we gave Statera the best fight we could.”

Braddock scoffs.

Braddock: “It’s not something we’re unaware of…that two people we have a long history with, Datura and Glory, they got one over us.”

Braddock continues to walk around the ring, clearly thinking as she does.

Braddock: “And all three teams were passed by the Alloccos, making their first night teaming together a victory.”

Braddock scoffs.

Braddock: “That one stings even if I know how good Alistaire is and for him to get to the end, even after the injuries…that’s good for him. Honestly. Sincerely. Even if we both think Adam Allocco is a slimeball…But…the question is now what’s next. Because someone is winning. Someone is losing at Apocalypse and we’re not standing on the sidelines.”

Lohan shakes her head no.

Braddock: “Because we have been winning. And while the tag division may be as strong as SCW has ever had…there are a lot of new teams. Teams that need to get their feet under them. We don’t have that problem.”

Braddock extends the microphone to Lohan.

Lohan: “Nope.”

Braddock: “So-“

The lights dim slightly as a male voice speaks:

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

The music and chorus of Shinedown's “Dead Don't Die” kicks in, with white strobe lights flashing in time. Bree Lancaster steps out from the back. She looks down at the ring as Glory Braddock turns. Brittany Lohan unfolds her arms and steps forward. Bree Lancaster looks at the ring before then starting to head down to the ring.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster looks to have something to say about this stepping up.”

Knots: “She’s one person lighter though!”

Sharper: “Datura is not here tonight. We have heard she was taken to the Tampa hospital with a foot injury. We hope she will be ready for Apocalypse.”

Knots: “You mean Bree does! She does realize she’s alone here.”

Bree Lancaster walks over to the ring and looks in the ring. She walks around it and over to Jason Phillips where she’s handed a microphone. Bree takes it and turns to the ring.

Bree: “Sorry to interrupt, but if we’re talking about staking claims, you already pointed out the one thing that stands between you two and a title shot and that’s that you were defeated last week and it was from Datura and I.”

Bree walks up the steel steps and then enters the ring. Lohan takes the microphone at this point.

Lohan: “Seem to be a bit lonely this week, Bree.”

Bree: “Don’t need to worry about that. Datura is going nowhere.”

Lohan: “You sure?”

Bree looks at Lohan.

Bree: “She’s coming off a weak where she pinned two teams back to back. One of whom is yours. So you can cut where you’re going off. The fact is that as far as I’m concerned, Statera showed itself very much in contention and if you two are going to stake a claim, we’re not going to stand back and let you leapfrog us when we still think we’re in the prime position and let’s face it…we still owe Rated X a bit more.”

Lohan: “Funny. Well, then I hope Datura is with you. If not, we don’t have a problem devastating you and having you step back to where you’re wondering what’s next.”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. La Pequena Luz and Amelia Blythe step out from the back, lit up by a spotlight. They look at one another before then heading down to the ring.

Sharper: “And we’ll now be joined by the other team that walked away with some wins the Tag Team Turmoil. Light in the Darkness.”

Knots: “Each of these teams went on a run. And they were stopped by each other until the Alloccos took it in the end.”

Luz and Blythe reach the ring and pull themselves up to the apron. They then step into the ring. Luz and Blythe look at Lohan and Braddock before Luz looks at Bree and asks for a microphone from Phillips. She’s handed one and turns back.

Luz: “Pardon the interruption, but if these discussions are being had, we wish to be a party to them.”

Luz looks at Bree and then Glory and Brittany as Blythe settles next to Luz.

Luz: “All three of us had moments where we could have gotten to the title shot we hoped to achieve. And all three of us are the winning teams in the turmoil, although we did not win when it mattered. And all of us could stake a claim against one another that if things turned out differently in terms of the order, results could have changed.”

Bree: “That may be the case.”

Lohan: “Glory and I would disagree with you two.”

Bree: “And I would with you. So-“

“This is How a Heart Breaks” then plays throughout the arena. The crowd cheers as a few moments pass before CHBK walks out from the back. He has a microphone in his hand and stops at the stage. He looks down at the ring.

Sharper: “Looks like we’re not going to have to worry about diplomacy taking over.”

Knots: “Lohan knows diplomacy. It involves her fist.”

CHBK waits for his music to fade out.

CHBK: “Well, looks like we have a situation between three very talented teams and-“

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

IT'S EXPENSIVE TO BE ME-EH-EH-EH!!

LOOKIN' THIS GOOD DON'T COME FOR FREE-EH-EH-EH!!!

The intro from "W Face," by Kumi Koda quickly fades out as "XXPENSIVE," By Erika Jayne kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. CHBK turns as Holly Adams walks out from the back, holding a microphone of her own. She takes a few steps as Cidnay steps up and points to CHBK to get back. GiGi Aries steps out too before Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks out from the back and glares at his father. CHBK and his son lock eyes before Holly Adams smiles and waves to the crowd. She then turns to CHBK as CHBK turns to her.

CHBK: “Cut her music.”

The crowd looks on, booing Holly a bit as Holly turns to CHBK.

Holly: “Thank you. Such a nice way for you to show your respect to me. To make sure everyone can hear what I’m saying. Especially as I’m turning your son from a drain on government resources into a legitimate good man for society! And I even brought back Cidnay!”

Holly turns to Cidnay.

Holly: “Say hi to CHBK. You’ve beat him a few times.”

Cidnay points to himself and then back.

Holly: “Punched him and everything.”

Cidnay nods.

Holly: “Anyway. You can reminisce later, because well, let’s face it, you could have something involving those walking deaths to cable ratings and cast members to weird infomercials only insomniacs watch-“

CHBK: “Aren’t your infomercials then?”

Holly sighs.

Holly: “That’s not the same. They DESERVE to be there. I’m there because other people made poor choices. Look, to get to the chase. The SCW Tag Team Division deserves better than the myspace ramblings of my former assistant! You need people to have hope. To know that things will get better and what better than to have us next in line! I know Adam AND Ace well. Did you not see my wonderful speech inducting myself as an inductee. GiGi’s too! It was beautiful. Ace couldn’t follow it, so that’s why we’re going next!”

The crowd looks on as Bree shakes her head, incredulous in the ring.

CHBK: “Holly…you’re not even a couple of weeks removed from calling out Syren for the Adrenaline Championship.”

Holly: “Ya-huh.”

CHBK looks at Holly.

Holly: “You can’t really blame me. SCW would be better with Holly Adams as well, all of your champions. Not only would they look good, but I have a platform. A worldwide platform!”

CHBK: “Okay…okay…”

CHBK brings his fingers to the bridge of his nose.

CHBK: “So here’s what we’re going to do. Because I do agree that you all have a good case. And the turmoil match tests certain things and I want to see what you can do in that ring, as teams, in creativity. To give these fans a show, while also competing for the shot you want!”

CHBK looks at the ring and briefly glances at Holly. Holly just nods as Cidnay nods with her. GiGi lights some sage.

CHBK: “So at Apocalypse…we’re going to see a tag team battle…under lucha-libre rules, meaning when someone leaves the ring, someone else can enter.”

Luz smiles as her and Blythe get a bit excited.

CHBK: “And we will see, competing for the number one contendership of the SCW World Tag Team Championship…Twisted & Sadistic…”

Glory and Brittany smile.

CHBK: “Statera!”

Bree Lancaster nods.

CHBK: “And Light in the Darkness at Apocalypse!”

CHBK steps back and turns to the back. Holly then throws her arm up and then turns and realizes she’s not been named. She turns and storms to the back. Alex Desoubrais Jr. rolls his eyes as Cidnay follows Holly. GiGi turns and heads to the back.

Sharper: “Holly Adams isn’t happy, but Statera, Light in the Darkness and Twisted & Sadistic will meet in a lucha-libre style tag team battle.”

Knots: “And it’s going to be a wild one. CHBK said he wanted more creativity. He wanted to see SCW’s talent and we’re going to see it!”

“This is How a Heart Breaks” plays throughout the arena as Brittany Lohan and Glory Braddock turn as Light in the Darkness and Bree Lancaster head over to them. They stand face to face with each other as the scene cuts away.

The scene opens up backstage where we see Asher Hayes standing next to Jaina Lancaster in the SCW interview area.

Lancaster: “Jaina Lancaster here and I’m with the number one contender to the SCW World Championship, Asher Hayes. And Asher, tonight, Konrad Raab will face Kandis. But Konrad clearly made his presence felt last week-“:

Hayes: “Look, if he wants to take a few shots at Kandis, all the power to him. But if he thinks he’s going to get ahead of me for the World Title, he can get in line. He can try to take that from me.”

Lancaster: “Well he’s made it clear that he’s not really worried about titles.”

Hayes: “Whatever. Then I don’t know what he’s doing here. But just want to make that clear. To him, to Simon Lyman, to Gavin Taylor, to anyone else, I’m next and I will be beating Kandis and finally winning the World Championship at Apocalypse. And if anyone gets in my way in stopping me from finally being World Champion…then I’ll take it into my own hands. Kandis…don’t worry, I’m all yours…and you will be all mine come Apocalypse.”

Hayes turns and heads off.

Lancaster: “Kandis faces Konrad Raab later tonight and I assume Asher Hayes will be watching closely. Breakdown continues after this!”

The scene fades to commercial.

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Sophie James is with Ace Marshall backstage.

Sophie: “We’re so popular, Ace!”

Ace: “Yeah…they’ll love us when we send little Ali back to the injured list. Maybe we’ll get Adam back to drinking.”

Ace then hears a chirp from his phone. He walks over and checks it. He immediately smirks.

Sophie: “Ravyn?”

Ace: “Maybe.”

Sophie: “Another dare?”

Ace: “Something like that. What’s the point in fretting about Apocalypse when I can have some fun.”

Ace shrugs.

Sophie: “Yeah…Well don’t stay out too late.”

Ace: “Won’t mom!”

Ace smirks as he heads off.

Cassie Wolfe vs. Polly vs. Crystal Zdunich

The entire arena fades to black as we are left in nothing but darkness. All of a sudden Crystal's voice can be heard all throughout the speaker systems.

"YOUR SMILE MAKES MY HEART EXPLODE... THANK YOU FOR WAKING ME UP!!!!"

As soon as that is said explosions can be heard going off as we are treated to some flame pyros.

Smile Bomb by 17thekid plays across the speakers and it is at that moment when the crimson red haired "Burning Rose" Crystal Zdunich walks from the curtains. She makes her way to the ring. Crystal is focused as she walks to the ring with a purpose.

Phillips: “The following contest is a triple threat match scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Los Angeles, California, she is the Burning Rose, Crystal Zdunich!”

She however slaps the outstretched hands of fans along the way. She runs up the stairs and walks to the middle of the apron. She flicks her hair before she drops down into a split that gains the pop of the entire crowd. She slides into the ring and as soon as she is inside she kips up to her feet. She tosses her Shoto inspired hoodie towards the floor as she awaits the start of the match.

Sharper: “Crystal Zdunich has put forth her best foot since SCW returned from its hiatus. Defeating Erik Holland in stunning fashion.”

Knots: “Hey, if she can go. This is going to make things more and more interesting. If she’s motivated, all the better!”

The opening riff of “Wolf Within” hits the speakers and once the lyrics kick in Cassie Wolfe emerges from the back excited to start the match, with her hands on her leather jacket’s sides the rookie wrestler turns her back to the crowd.

Phillips: “Next, introducing, from Greenock, South Australia and now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, “The Rebel Princess” Cassie Wolfe!”

When her name is announced Cassie spins around flashing the metal horns sign with her left hand and clapping fans hands with the other, when she reaches the ring Cassie jumps onto the apron before giving her hair a full flip and removing her jacket to give to a stagehand, she then jumps over the top rope and into the ring, rolling to her knees and basking in the moment.

Sharper: “Speaking of motivation, coming off a tough loss to the Adrenaline Champion, but every match, Wolfe puts us in awe. She is so agile in that ring. It’s just a matter of time before she busts through.”

Knots: “Yeah, but she needs to start getting those wins. It’s great to be hitting big moves and being flashy, but she’s young. Now turn that into a sustained run here.”

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot but then there is complete silence, nothing on the SCW big screen appearing. It is 10 seconds before the beginning of "Prisoner" by Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa begins to play. The music plays for quite some time and it is not until quite a bit into the song when Polly emerges from the back in handcuffs, being led on a dog collar and leash by former Asylum Wrestling Alliance World Champion, Marissa Swanson, both of them wearing matching simple short black strapless dresses. The crowd gives off a mixed reaction  as Marissa tugs Polly down to ringside.

Phillips: “And finally, their opponent, accompanied by Marissa Swanson, from Panguitch, Utah, she is Polly!”

Marissa comes to her and pets Polly on the top of her head before she removes the handcuffs and unclasps the leash, leaving her to compete in the dog collar and dress, and sends Polly into the ring under the bottom rope. Polly stands up and looks around, not saying any words. She sighs and looks across at Cassie and Crystal who both look at her with derision. Marissa takes up a spot at ringside as the crowd boos her into oblivion.

Sharper: “And this…we’re still just in shock about this situation. If you’re wondering at home, Colleen and Aisling have been ordered to stay backstage by CHBK.”

Knots: “That’s a change. They were clearly distracted last week.”

Sharper: “Marissa will be getting an opportunity. You wonder if CHBK is making sure that they’re willing to wait. To get what they want in this. We’ll see.”

The bell sounds. Polly then runs at Crystal and nails her with a hard forearm before she can even react. Crystal falls back as Wolfe then runs over and jumps up, twisting around and grabbing Polly into a sunset flip pin.

1!

2!

Polly kicks out. Wolfe rolls back. Polly gets up and Wolfe goes for a clothesline. Polly ducks and bounces off the ropes. Wolfe turns and Polly hits a running crossbody into a pin.

1!

2!

Wolfe kicks out. Polly gets up and Crystal runs out and hits a discus clothesline onto her. The crowd ohs. Polly rolls over as Swanson shakes her head. Wolfe gets up and Crystal turns and Wolfe kicks her in the ribs, hits a forearm shot and then kicks her in the thigh. Wolfe runs into the ropes, bounces off and Crystal goes for a back drop. Wolfe spins through and lands behind Crystal and runs her into the ropes and goes for a Okana roll.

1!

2!

Zdunich kicks out. Both get up and Zdunich hits a palm strike. Wolfe falls to the ropes and then Zdunich grabs her and hit a snapmare. She then dropkicks her in the back of the head. Wolfe rolls over to the ropes.

Sharper: “Fast-paced action to start us off. All three can fly. And Zdunich with the dropkick to Wolfe.”

Knots: “Polly’s back up!”

Zdunich turns and Polly runs over and forearms her in the jaw once and then again. She pushes Zdunich into the ropes and goes to whip her across, but Zdunich spins through and sends Polly in. Polly bounces off and Zdunich steps up but Polly hits a flying headscissors. Polly gets up and runs at Wolfe and baseball slides her off the apron. Wolfe lands with a thud. Polly turns and goes to Zdunich who is in the corner. Polly chops her. The crowd woos. She chops her again, more woos. She whips Zdunich across the corner. Zdunich hits the corner, but flips up and over to the apron. Polly runs across and Zdunich blocks a hard right before Zdunich hits a chick kick. Polly falls back to the mat. Zdunich then grabs the top rope and hits a hilo into the ring. She rolls through before turning and running across and hitting a suicide dive through the ropes into Wolfe, knocking her back down. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Zdunich first hits Polly and then dives onto Wolfe on the floor!”

Knots: “Two birds! One stone!”

Zdunich slowly gets up on the floor. She then climbs onto the apron, but Polly gets up and runs over and shoulders Zdunich in the ribs. Polly backs up and pulls Zdunich back in before grabbing her head and hitting a swinging neckbreaker driving Zdunich into the ring. The crowd ohs. Polly goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Wolfe pulls her out of the ring and breaks up the pin. Polly turns and goes for a hard right, but Wolfe blocks it and nails her with a hard right before Wolfe backs up and then jumps to the apron and hits a moonsault off the apron onto Polly on the floor.

Sharper: “Wolfe with a moonsault! Polly down on the floor!”

Knots: “And here comes Swanson. Getting the dish out!”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Wolfe gets up and turns to the crowd, throwing up devil horns. They cheer. Wolfe turns and rolls into the ring. Zdunich starts to get up and Wolfe grabs her and hits a jawbreaker. Zdunich falls to the ropes. Wolfe then jumps up and takes her over with a hurricanrana into a pin.

1!

2!

Zdunich kicks out. Both women get up and Wolfe chops Zdunich. She chops her again and then again before pushing her into the ropes and firing her across. Zdunich bounces off and Wolfe jumps up, but Zdunich cartwheels out of the way. Wolfe lands on her feet and turns and Zdunich hits a dropkick. Wolfe rolls over and gets up and Zdunich hits another dropkick. She runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits the Smell the Roses. She stays on for the pin.

1!

2!

Wolfe kicks out. Zdunich rolls over and turns as Polly is on the top rope and dives off with a somersault onto Zdunich, taking her down.

Sharper: “Polly back in. No hesitation. Off the top. Hits that dive.”

Knots: “But who do you go after. This is so fast-paced. One decision and you have to deal with the other.”

Zdunich turns and rolls over as Polly grabs her and runs at her Wolfe. Wolfe however hits a jumping enziguri kick. Zdunich flips through. Wolfe gets up and Polly clubs her in the back once and then again before grabbing her by the waist. She goes to lift her up, but Wolfe counters and rolls forward into a pin.

1!

2!

Polly kicks out. Wolfe gets up and Polly turns only for Wolfe to kicks her in the ribs and hit the Down Under Driver. The crowd ohs. Wolfe turns and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Zdunich breaks it up. Swanson looks on, clearly not thrilled. Zdunich rolls over and grabs Wolfe and pulls her up before hitting a vertical suplex into her knee. Wolfe rolls over, holding her the back of her head. She then grabs Wolfe and pulls her up before running across the ring, hitting a bulldog on Wolfe and a clothesline on Polly. Zdunich then turns and exits to the apron. She looks at Wolfe before climbing up to the top rope. She looks down at Wolfe. Zdunich then dives off and goes for the Rose Prism Power. Wolfe rolls out of the way. Zdunich hits hard and turns, holding her head and neck. Wolfe then springboards to the top rope.

Sharper: “Rose Prism Power. The move Zdunich won with two weeks ago. No one home!”

Knots: “Wolfe!”

Sharper: “And Wolfe to the top! She has her own variation!”

Wolfe then dives off and hits the Coronation! The crowd ohs and jumps to their feet. Wolfe rolls through and Polly grabs her and throws her to the floor. Polly dives onto Zdunich.

Sharper: “Polly caught Wolfe after the Coronation and look at the smile on Swanson!”

Knots: “Polly just taking what Wolfe did!”

Polly hooks the leg.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd roars and Polly rolls out of the ring. The bell sounds. She then looks forward and down as Swanson smiles and walks over and raises her arm. She then shoves Polly back.

Swanson: “Finally! Finally!”

Swanson then raises her arm again. Polly looks around before Swanson grabs Polly and stops her from getting too far as she then reattaches her leash.

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

Wolfe looks on stunned before looking around.

Sharper: “Polly steals the win. Swanson is overjoyed.”

Knots: “And back on the leash! Doesn’t earn her much, but the win!”

Sharper: “But what awaits Marissa Swanson? What will her chance to get a contract be?”

Swanson then starts to motion to Polly. Polly reluctantly heads around the ring. Swanson follows as they head around the ring. Wolfe looks at them and then steps up, but Swanson shoves her back. Wolfe looks up, confused as she points to them. Polly continues to head to the back, connected to Swanson.

Backstage, Xander Valentine and Artemis are with CHBK backstage.

Xander: “While I’m not going to complain in one sense about a match with Ace, but pardon me if I’m less certain about the reasons why.”

CHBK: “It’s a big match and you’re both coming off big wins-“

Xander: “And he’s coming off a night where he humiliated others. Unlike many others here, I know how vengeful you can be.”

CHBK: “Read it that way if you want.”

Xander: “I am.”

Xander steps forward.

Xander: “And I hope you’re not planning on just making me your actual Executioner. Because I don’t have to remind you of what you already know. You’ve been one of the few to respect what I do out there.”

CHBK: “All the more reason I’m not looking to make you angry. Don’t want to be viewed that way, then prove it out there. I know you want another shot at the World Title. Take the decision out of my hand.”

Xander: “I plan to. Not like I have much else driving me.”

Xander turns and heads off. CHBK watches Xander leave as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

“Sinners and Saints” by Like a Storm plays as the Apocalypse logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Colleen vs. Marissa Swanson come up on the screen before a steel cage is superimposed over them.

Sharper: “Folks, welcome back to Breakdown. And we can announce this. Colleen and Aisling staying in the back and they’re going to get what they want.”

Knots: “Oh yeah!”

Sharper: “They get Marissa Swanson, the woman that is terrorizing Polly, inside a steel cage. Colleen faces Swanson, one on one. And if Swanson wins, she gets a full-time contract in SCW.”

Knots: “And if that happens…then what? What about the Playgirls?”

Sharper: “I don’t know. Nor do I know for Polly.”

The eyes all focus on the stage. The lights grow dim. Opening strum of Rage Against the Machine's Calm Like a Bomb plays. White house lights illuminate the ramp.

Feel the funk blast
Feel the funk blast
FEEL THE FUNK BLAST

The house lights turn blue, red, green, etc. Alexis Quinne steps out through the curtains. She is dressed in a black and silver leather jacket. The jacket has "V" plastered in the back with "VOYAGERS" on the bottom.  Alexis faces the crowd, drawing cheers. Quinne starts heard down to the ring. She extends her arms, clenching her fist. Reaching ringside the camera does the classic rotation that it used to do for her entrances. She glares at a few fans before walking up to them. She puts a fist towards them and a slew of fists in the front row touch hers. From there, Alexis runs up the steel steps and enters the ring. She then walks around the ring.

Sharper: “Alexis Quinne has been dealing with Sarah Wolf for the last few weeks. There’s been very little said. All of it has been done through actions.”

Knots: “And last week, Sarah Wolf blinded Jennifer Cassidy. That led to a draw with Deanna Frost. Alexis Quinne and Sarah Wolf fought again and even over Cassidy. Just Alexis has totally lost it here.”

Quinne then turns and heads over to the corner where a microphone is waiting for her. She turns and heads back to the middle of the ring and scans the crowd.

Quinne: “So no one is in a match this week. No one is needing to look over their shoulder. I’ve said for weeks that I’m gonna make Sarah Wolf regret what she did. When she came at me at Rise to Greatness!”

Quinne paces a bit.

Quinne: “She wants to come at me for a fight? I’m not backing down. I’m not worried about her or the black shit coming out of her mouth. I just see someone that came back and used me as a springboard. I’ve been through that path on both sides before and I’m not just going to roll over and take it.”

Quinne shakes her head.

Quinne: “No, no, no…I’m not going to just be someone who gets nearly knocked out from the pain just because she comes back from the crowd. And Sarah, you need to understand this. I’m not wired that way. Not at all. And you know what? Maybe this is what I needed. Something to push me. Like Kim pushed me. Something to tell me what I can do in that ring. To step up, represent the Bay, and remind everyone what I can do. I’ve been treading water, spinning in circles, too happy to take what comes. Yeah, I called out Deanna, but that’s all not good enough. Hanging on…well, Sarah, no more. Because at Apocalypse, we have-“

Quinne stops as she looks in the crowd. The camera turns to show Sarah Wolf standing in one of the walkways in the crowd, hands on her hips. She smirks as she walks over to the barricade.

Sharper: “Sarah Wolf in the crowd!”

Knots: “And Quinne found her. Saw her. She was pacing. She was scanning!”

Sharper: “And Wolf waited to be found.”

Quinne: “You want to come in the ring? Come on! Come on! Come on it!”

Quinne walks over to the ropes. As she does, Sarah Wolf walks along the ringside area. As she does, we see officials rush down to the ring. They run around the ring. Quinne glances back, seeing them whisk by. Wolf instead grabs a microphone from Phillips, forcefully taking it from him. She turns, holding a hand up.

Wolf: “Don’t worry, everyone. This week I don’t need to turn to violence to say anything. I only need to show you what you’re ignoring in your own mind to realize that you’re already far behind the eight ball Alexis.”

Wolf stands on the floor as Quinne glares at her. Officials stand around her.

Wolf: “Whether it’s when I victimized you at the biggest event in wrestling…or the announce table right there, or the collateral damage that is that hapless official who was in the wrong place in the wrong time. She can’t see clearly either. And you even asked yourself…why? Why did I choose you?”

Wolf smirks.

Wolf: “When I’ve already shown I am more dangerous. I at least drew the US Champion. You lost.”

Wolf smiles again.

Wolf: “So why you?”

Wolf continues to smile. Quinne glares at her.

Wolf: “Because you were the last person who saw me at my weakest before I imploded at the Trios Tournament. And you’re the first who will understand that when you didn’t put me out of my misery then, you made the biggest mistake of your career. I am here to eclipse you and it will be painful, and I will enjoy it. And you…WILL…ACCEPT IT!”

Quinne: “Oh…will I? Well, I could say the same about you and what you’ve awakened in me.”

Quinne then bolts at the corner and dives over the top rope, hitting a flip dive. Wolf ducks down and out of the way as Quinne lands on several officials, knocking him down and into a heap at ringside. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Quinne! Over the top! Over the ringpost! And into all of the officials at ringside!”

Knots: “She missed Wolf!”

Wolf backs up and just looks on at Quinne. Quinne rolls over and looks at Wolf. Wolf shakes her finger before slinking back over the barricade. She backs down the walkway. Quinne watches her. Wolf turns and calmly walks through the crowd as Quinne gets up, smacking the mats at ringside in anger before getting up as officials check on their follow comrades. Quinne glances back and steps forward and looks around as the crowd continues to buzz.

Ace Marshall walks over to a room, holding his cellphone. He then looks up and smirks.

Ace: “Better than a broom closet.”

Ace then turns and takes his phone and places it in his jeans. He then steps in and knocks on the door.

Ace: “Yoo-hoo!”

Ace smirks before shrugging and opening the door. He steps inside and the door closes behind him. As he does, we see a black smoke start to filter from the bottom of the door. The smoke continues to slowly billow out as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Konrad Raab is pacing backstage as Jaina Lancaster is in the room with him. Ginny Raab stands with him.

Lancaster: “I am here backstage-“

Konrad: “It’s coming! Tonight…I get my hands on you Kandis! And I will rip your skin! I will make you bleed!”

Lancaster: “Konrad…Asher Hayes-“

Ginny goes to talk, but Konrad again steps forward.

Konrad: “Don’t care about the World Title. Asher…just stay out of my way. When I am done, you can be crowned the World Champion for all I care. I just hope the world is ready….no more Kandis. NOT ANYMORE! I have waited for this for TOO LONG! And it’s coming TONIGHT!”

Konrad almost cackles as he walks toward the camera and we cut away.

Lucas Knight in action

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

.Infamous.

.British.

.Legendary.

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

.LUCAS KNIGHT.

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

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

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

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

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, he is the Toxic Ranger, Leroy McCann!”

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

Sharper: “For the second week in a row, Lucas Knight to be in action. And again, we know Lucas can go. I don’t think he needs the tune up.”

Knots: “Clearly he had more plans for Wagner. He booked ahead of time and SCW is honouring those bookings.”

Sharper: “Again, is this something for CHBK? Again, CHBK and Lucas have a history. Is it just Lucas being a good man. I’d love answers here.”

The bell sounds as Lucas Knight then steps up. McCann nods and heads over to him and Lucas suddenly drops down and takes him over with a fireman’s carry and into a reverse chinlock. McCann struggles a bit and tries to move to the ropes. He then turns and Lucas moves into a side headlock. Lucas pulls McCann up. McCann pulls Lucas back to the ropes and then goes to fire Lucas forward, but Lucas holds on. The crowd roars as Lucas holds on and shrugs while keeping the hold on. McCann struggles a bit before pulling Knight to the ropes again and then going to fire him forward again, but Lucas drops down to a knee. McCann yells out.

Sharper: “Lucas may be just going to showcase what he can do here. And that’s that he is a very good technical wrestler.”

Knots: “McCann not looking like he has much for an answer!”

Lucas continues to hold on and McCann gets up again and forearms Lucas in the ribs. He forearms him again. Lucas then punches him in the forehead. McCann staggers back. Lucas turns and hits a hard European uppercut. McCann snaps back and leans against the ropes. Lucas nails him again with another European uppercut. McCann snaps back again. Lucas then whips him across the ring. McCann bounces off and Lucas goes for a back elbow. McCann ducks and turns and Lucas turns as McCann hits a hard right and then a left and then clothesline. Lucas hits the mat. He turns and McCann shoulders him back into the corner. McCann rears back and shoulders him a second time. He rears back and goes for a third, but Lucas gets his knee in the way. McCann staggers back and Lucas pushes him forward and across the ring into the ropes before firing him off. McCann bounces off and Lucas launches him in the air and hits the Union Jack. The crowd ohs. McCann falls to his knees and then back.

Sharper: “Lucas got all of that. Gravity doing the work, but Lucas meeting them half way!”

Knots: “And McCann is dazed!”

McCann starts to get up, half out of it and Lucas then grabs his arm and pulls him right in as Lucas falls to his back and traps McCann’s head. He then moves him around and locks in the Checkmate! McCann struggles for a moment as Lucas keeps his shoulders off the mat, pulling down on McCann. McCann yells before starting to tap out. The crowd cheers as the bell sounds. Lucas lets go and pushes McCann off. Lucas rolls over and moves to his knees. He then gets up slowly and looks out at the crowd. He dusts his hands off and the official raises his arm.

Sharper: “Just impressive.”

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

Sharper: “A completely different look than we saw from him last week.”

Knots: “Just waiting to see what will happen when he faces someone on this roster. Lucas Knight can go. We know it. Former World Champion. And I want to see that!”

Lucas Knight then turns.

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Jessica Winters is at ringside.”

Lucas Knight walks over to the ropes and exits to the floor. He drops down and heads over to her. Jessica Winters touches her earpiece.

Sharper: “Jessica. All yours?”

Winters nods.

Winters: “Thank you Adam. Lucas, another impressive win. But I have to say we’re surprised about these showcase matches. You seem to be competing at a high level-“

Knight: “Nothing more than making good on young talent I had lined up. Already had to cancel on two. Felt horrible. Wanted to give them something special, even if it meant a loss at my hands.”

Winters: “Well to that end, we look forward to seeing what you’ll be doing now that you’re ack.”

Knight: “Oh I have plans. Don’t worry.”

The crowd cheers.

Winters: “Speaking of which, we have to ask. That individual who was at ringside last week. You seemed to know who it was. Normally we don’t speak of fans-“

Knight: “None of your business. Thanks for the time, Jessica.”

Lucas turns and walks past Jessica Winters a bit stunned before Winters turns to the camera.

Winters: “Well, that was interesting. Lucas Knight everyone!”

“Alpha King” continues to play as the camera focuses on Lucas Knight as he heads to the back.

Sharper: “Interesting indeed!”

Backstage, Ravyn Taylor returns to the locker room being used by Rated X. She steps in and walks over as Sophie looks over.

Sophie: “Screwing with Ace?”

Ravyn: “Excuse me?”

Sophie: “You sent him off to just screw with him?”

Ravyn: “Interesting. Accusing me of something I know nothing of.”

Sophie: “You didn’t text him earlier?”

Damian Marshall peaks out from the corner.

Damian: “So Ace just…”

Ravyn: “I didn’t text him.”

Damian: “So someone else got his phone number?”

Sophie: “I don’t know, I didn’t see it.”

Damian: “I saw him go into a door earlier.”

Damian and Sophie head off as Ravyn just watches them go. She shrugs as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Kimberly Williams vs. Sal Darius

“California Love” by 2Pac Shakur hits the arena and Sal comes out wearing his world's famous blublockers. Joining him is Mr. Pander who stands with him. 'The Sex Vibe' comes out with all the hype and toughness. He walks a little and then takes a sprint to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Venice, California, accompanied by Mr. Pander, he is The Sex Vibe, Sal Darius!”

Warren raises her arm and nods. After sliding in the ring underneath the bottom rope, he climbs the turnbuckle and points to his crouch. Then 'The King of the world of Hearts' throw his blublocker aviators in the crowd and jumps back performing boxing shadow in the ring warming up for his bout. Pander settles in his corner.

Sharper: “Sal Darius on a bit of a losing streak. Came in with a lot of confidence and now has to dig out of this hole.”

Knots: “He’s going to have some fun tonight to say the least!”

The lights go out, except for a single spotlight at the top of the stage. The opening chords to “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play.  A haunting voice is heard…

"Is there a way out of here?"
"Hey, how long you been here?"
"I wanna go home"
"Hey, hahaha"
"Hahaha"
"Excuse me, could you tell how to get out of here?"
"Hahaha"
"I want to go home"
"Hahaha"
"Mommy, mommy"

The song begins to rage full bore now.  Suddenly the lights come back on and Kimberly Williams is standing at the top of the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. The SCW Underground Championship sits around her waist. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. 

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the SCW Underground Champion, The Wild Card, Kimberly Williams!”

She winks at the fans before pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it.  She slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope.  Kimberly then poses in the center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans.  The music slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to a corner to await the start of the match.

Sharper: “Kimberly Williams, non-title match here. Kim may be looking to have some fun at Sal’s expense.”

Knots: “Sal! You know what to do. You want to win. Just step up and take it to her!”

Sal Darius starts the match by raking Kim’s eyes to gain an unfair advantage and then continues with several jabs that back Kimberly up against the ropes followed by an uppercut.  He whips her into the ropes and catches her with a dropkick.  Kim pops back up quickly and he slaps her across the face, bringing loud “oooohs” from the fans.  The Queens of Chaos member just grins devilishly as he slaps her a second time.  He throws a punch but Kim ducks and lands a pele kick and then follows that up with an axe kick.  Sal scrambles back to his feet but Kim drops him with a roundhouse kick, sending him tumbling through the ropes and to the apron.  Kim with a springboard dropkick sends him to the floor.

Sharper: “To the floor goes Sal Darius. Sal may have just pissed off the wrong woman!”

Knots: “Okay, I said punch! Not slap!”

Williams hits the ropes and then delivers a baseball slide into a head scissors takedown onto Sal Darius on the outside.  Kim takes Sal from behind and drops him with a release Full Nelson suplex on the outside.  Kim rolls him back into the ring.  Kim goes to the second rope and comes off with a blockbuster.  Williams quickly locks in Homage To The Queen.

Sharper: “And Kim now going to her technical prowess. Do not sleep on this woman and her skills in that ring.”

Knots: “I mean in one sense, this is a win for Sal. He’s not been bludgeoned by anything yet!”

The referee asks Sal if he gives up but he says no.  Sal fights to the ropes but Kim keeps the hold wrenched in tightly.  After about fifteen seconds, Sal reaches the ropes.  Kim breaks the hold and then pulls him up to his feet.  She goes for a dragon screw but Sal counters with an enziguri and then he drops her with a suplex.  Sal takes a few steps back and measures Williams as she pulls herself back up.  He charges in and delivers a Brogue Kick that sends her tumbling to the outside.  Sal hits the ropes and leaps over the top with a suicide dive over the top taking out Kim.

Sharper: “And Sal over the top! Right onto Williams!”

Knots: “All of that weight onto her. Kim just had to accept it!”

Sal with a suplex on the outside to Kim.  He pulls her up and rolls her back into the ring.  He goes up to the top turnbuckle and comes off the top with a frog splash.  He stays on top for the cover…

1…

2…Kickout!

Sal whips Kim into the ropes.  He lowers his head too early and Kim makes him pay with a swift kick to the face and then Morrigan’s Wrath.  Sal tries to go for a Brogue Kick but Kim catches the foot and snaps off a dragon screw, she hangs on and steps through immediately into Scorned, her variation of the sharpshooter.

Sharper: “Kim catches the leg. Into the Sharpshooter!”

Knots: “Come on Sal. Use some of that MMA background. Find a way out!”

Again the referee is in perfect position to check on Sal, to ask if he quits.  Sal Darius shakes his head, refusing to give in just yet.  Sal drags himself, slowly but surely, to the bottom ropes, reaching them after about fifteen seconds.  Kim drags him back out to the center and then turns him over into the Angel’s Arch, her mother’s variation of the liontamer.  Sal still won’t quit but he is fading fast.  The referee checks on Sal but he won’t quit.  He starts to crawl to the ropes again and after several more seconds he reaches the ropes.  This time Kim breaks the hold.

Sharper: “And Sal getting to the ropes! Saving himself here.”

Knots: “Showing some heart there. How about that!”

Kimberly waits as Sal pulls himself up using the ropes.  Kim drops him with Morrigan’s Wrath.  She goes up top and attempts Chaos Theory but he gets his knees up, driving them into her gut.  Sal pulls himself up as does Kim.  Sal boots her in the gut and then drops her with Darius Stomp.  He hits the ropes and sex curse.  He stays on top for a cover…

1…

2…

…3NO! Kim shoots her right shoulder up off the mat!

Sal pulls Kim up to her feet and delivers a snap suplex.  He snatches hold of the arm and applies Sal’s Paradise.

Sharper: “Sal’s Paradise! Sal trying to get Kim to fade!”

Knots: “She’s not going to tap. But she could pass out!”

Now the referee has to ask Kim if she wants to quit but she refuses.  In fact, the demented ginger seems to smile, as if she enjoys the pain.  Sal keeps the hold wrenched in tightly as Kim continues to fight the hold.  After about twenty seconds of struggling Kim manages to shift her position, putting Sal’s shoulders firmly on the mat…

1…

2…

…3NO! Sal breaks the hold just before the fatal three count!

Sharper: “No! Sal kicks out just in time!”

Knots: “That was close. Got greedy!”

Both competitors pop back up to their feet quickly.  Sal snaps off a Brogue Kick flooring Kim.  He covers…

1…

2…

Darius puts his feet on the ropes for extra leverage…

…3NO! The referee saw it and stops the count!  Sal briefly argues with the referee before going back to work on Kim.

Sharper: “Don’t argue! You just got caught. The official doing his job.”

Knots: “Hey, when you’re on a losing streak, you take anything you get. Win is a win!”

Sal measures Kim as she pulls herself up.  Darius goes for a roundhouse kick and connects.  He pulls her up and goes for another suplex but Kim floats over, lands on her feet, and locks in a cobra clutch.  Sal struggles in the hold for about fifteen seconds before countering it with a stunner.  Sal with another roundhouse kick and then goes for another sex curse but Kim gets her knees up, driving them into his gut!  Kim rolls back up to her feet.  Kim charges forward and drops Sal with Shadowblade!

Sharper: “Shadowblade!”

Knots: “Oh Sal was planted!”

Kimberly rolls over onto Sal, hooking the leg…

1…

2…

…3!

The Woman Scorned rolls off of Sal and then snatches Wasley right after the referee hands her the SCW Underground Championship.  Kim raises both high into the air as she gets up close to the camera to say a few words.

Kimberly Williams: The Queens of Chaos!  We are UN…LIKE…ANYONE!

Kimberly kisses the camera.  She straps her title belt around her waist.  Then the SCW Underground Champion exits the ring. 

Sharper: “Kimberly Williams winning here in this one! Sal Darius going to have to go back to the drawing board!”

Knots: “What the hell is she doing?”

She reaches underneath the ring and produces a t-shirt cannon.  She points it at the crowd and shoots it, only it doesn’t shoot t-shirts it shoots replica Wasley’s into the crowd, much to the delight of the fans. Sal winces and rolls over, looking at her, annoyed as the scene cuts away.

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Alistaire and Adam Allocco walking backstage.

Sharper: “When we return, the number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship! They’ll join us! Next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Kimberly Williams backstage with Angelica Jones as Jessica Winters walks over to her.

Winters: “Kim, seem to be having fun?”

Kim: “Hell yeah! Do you want a WASLEY t-shirt? I can go back out and get one.”

Winters: “Maybe later-“

Angelica: “Sorry to interrupt you, Jessica, but I figured I should let Kim know…he went for it.”

Kim: “What? He did! Woo-hoo! You rule mom! Mom getting it done!”

Winters: “Getting what done?”

Kim: “Well…at Apocalypse we’re going to have fun. And well, anyone who wants a shot at my Underground Championship…Step right up! We’re going to have the first ever Kimberly Williams Underground Invitational! Show up to Apocalypse, weapon in your hand, and say hi, and bludgeon your opponents to victory. Whoever wins gets to be maimed by WASLEY and I! That’s right…oh and gets a shot at the Underground Championship.”

Winters: “Anyone can enter?”

Kim: “Anyone! Just they need a weapon and they better impress me!”

Angelica: “She wanted it…”

Kim: “I’m liking the new guy. He lets me be me! And more people can be me! And then be maimed by me! Come to Apocalypse! Free head wounds! Wooo-hooo!”

Kim throws her arms up and walks off as Angelica follows. Winters shakes her head.

Rise!!!!

Look deep into his eyes!

Rise!!!!

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

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A figure stands in front of the curtains. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. A second man walks into the scene and places his hands on the first man’s shoulders, almost supporting him. As the bright lights start to dim, the two men step forward as pyros explode around the entranceway. Alistaire Allocco and Adam Allocco stand on the stage. Alistaire is more stoic while Adam is smiling.

Sharper: “And there are your number one contenders to the SCW World Tag Team Championship. They won the Tag Team Turmoil.”

Knots: “It was Alistaire’s first match back too!”

Sharper: “He’s always proven to be an outstanding athlete. Remember, he won the World Championship in his third match in SCW!”

Knots: “Breaking that record with his return here.”

Sharper: “Stunned though these two are working together given what Adam did to Alistaire.”

Knots: “He forgave him! He’s making Adam prove himself too!”

The Alloccos head down to the ring as Adam does his triangle pose. Alistaire reaches the ring, walking up the steel steps and then walks along the apron, wiping his feet before stepping inside. Adam pulls himself onto the apron. He looks around and then steps in. Alistaire steps forward as Adam walks around the ring, continuing to do his triangle pose. Alistaire heads over to the corner and is handed a microphone. Alistaire takes it, walking back to the middle of the ring. Adam looks around and stops him before asking for the microphone. They talk briefly before Alistaire relents, handing him the microphone. Adam takes it and looks around the ring.

Adam: “You ready to watch a changing of the guard?!”

Some in the crowd cheers, others less so.

Adam: “I’m not talking about some half-way let’s back to where we all just fight for moonbeams and sunshines and unicorns and boredom with the House of Frost. I’m talking about a team that can get it done in the ring. With the greatest singular talent this promotion has ever seen…Alistaire!”

Alistaire looks at Adam, a bit surprised. Adam points to him.

Adam: “Are you ready to see the end of Rated X?”

The crowd gives a more mixed reaction.

Adam: “Yeah, yeah, we all like seeing the dogs screw each other on the side of the road, but come on…you get the best of both worlds with us. I’m your fun-loving father, and Alistaire is the man who proves he is the best at what he does. Entertainment and talent right here in this ring. And…and I get to do it alongside of him. And for that I thank him.”

Adam nods as some in the crowd cheer.

Adam: “We’ve been through a long in the last couple of months since you came out at Rise to Greatness. To getting cleared, to then teaming with him, and I know I’ve put you through a lot, but I’m trying. I really am. And now, we’re going to break your own personal record. That’s right…it took THREE matches for you to become World Champion and that was with Ace holding you back! And now, you can prove to Ace, yet again, you were always better than him by coming back from a real tragedy….”

Adam gulps.

Sharper: “Does he really feel bad?”

Knots: “Look at him! Alistaire is right there too!”

Alistaire looks at Adam as Adam turns away, seemingly holding back tears.

Adam: “And I played a role in that….and…to be standing next to you when you win the SCW World Tag Team Championship in your SECOND match back…That’s going to be truly special, Alistaire. You are truly special.”

Adam extends the microphone to Alistaire. Alistaire takes the microphone and looks at it. He looks at his father, stepping forward and embracing him, hugging him for a few moments before stepping back. Adam turns, wiping tears from his eyes.

Alistaire: “Thank you dad…And yes, I am back. And to be doing this in this circumstance is surreal…Everyone knows what happened to me. And while there will be some slip-ups, I push myself too hard to just accept what happened. And that is why I am here. It’s why I told my dad to get ready as we’d be teaming and it’s why we are here.”

Alistaire points to the ring.

Alistaire: “Why we are the next challengers to the SCW World Tag Team Champions!”

Alistaire pauses a moment.

Alistaire: “And across the ring from us will be two individuals frankly…I have no love lost for. Ravyn Taylor is a shadow on this sport and has been for far too long and to remove her from the group of title holders will be a net positive for not just SCW but this sport. And then Ace…”

Alistaire nods.

Alistaire: “My former mentor. And yes, under you I became the fastest World Champion in SCW history. Three matches. Well, I hope to break that while standing with my father in my corner at Apocalypse…ironically, six years to the event where I stood with you as you faced Selena Frost for the World Championship.”

Alistaire shakes his head.

Alistaire: “You’re out of control. You both are. You three are…I shouldn’t forget Sophie. And while you disrespect everyone, including both of us, attacking both of us!”

Adam steps over.

Alistaire: “No, dad, I know you are trying to keep cool. Trying to do what you think is right, but in this case, anger is an appropriate response. When they dressed up as the Happy Farmstead, pretending to be our final opponents, only to then use it to attack us. To leave us bloodied. All that showed me is that they need to be given a wrestling lesson. And Ace, I hope you find new meaning, because it won’t come from those Tag Team Titles anymore.”

Alistaire continues to speak as we see a crew member heading over to Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots.

Sharper: “What? Can we go backstage?”

We cut backstage to see a shot of the room we saw Ace Marshall go in earlier. We can hear Alistaire Allocco speaking in the ring, though his words are muffled. We see Damian Marshall inside, looking around and then turning and looking around the outside of the room. A couple of security guards are there.

Damian: “There’s nothing! No sign of him! Nothing-“

Security 1: “We have this…”

A guard, bent over in the corner, grabs what appears to be his cell phone. He turns and walks over to Damian. At this point, Sophie James comes into the scene. She quickly grabs it.

Sophie: “His phone.”

Damian: “What…so he’d leave it….”

Sophie taps on the phone. She notices a voicemail. Taking a deep breath, Damian takes the lead and taps the play button, and the voice that emanates from the device sends shivers down his and Sophie’s spines. It's distorted, cold, and detached, as if spoken by an entity from beyond.

“Damian,” the voice begins, each word dripping with a malevolent, otherworldly presence. "Your brother, Ace, has become a mere pawn in a game that predates your understanding."

As Damian listens, a profound sense of unease washes over him. The voice continues, revealing cryptic fragments of a puzzle that only deepens the mystery. “The enigma that prowls these corridors hungers for chaos and thrives on despair. Your brother is now entwined in its inscrutable web.”

The voice imparts a foreboding message, leaving Damian with more questions than answers. “Walk cautiously, Damian, for the enigma leaves no path unmarked. Seek the truth, and you may yet unveil the enigmatic secrets that have slumbered in darkness for far too long.”

Sophie: “What the hell was that?”

Damian: “I….don’t know…”

The message concludes with an ominous warning, the weight of its words lingering in the dimly lit locker room. Damian stands alone, enveloped by an enigmatic darkness, as the enigma's enigmatic mystery surrounding Ace's disappearance deepens.

We cut back to the ring where Alistaire Allocco is continuing to speak.

Alistaire: “So Ace…I will be making sure you recognize you must change as well-“

The crew member then heads to the ring. Adam walks over.

Adam: “Hey! He’s talking.”

Alistaire stops Adam before heading over. He listens to the crewmember.

Alistaire: “You sure? Ace is missing? He’s gone?”

Adam grabs the microphone at this point.

Adam: “Rated X…Tag Champs…count your days!”

Adam flips the microphone back as “Wired” plays throughout the arena. Adam turns back to Alistaire as the crew member continues to explain what just happened.

Sharper: “Folks, Ace Marshall appears to be missing and…Damian Marshall…whoever took him, he was expected to find him.”

Knots: “Sophie even blaming Damian. But what is going on?”

Sharper: “And we have a tag team championship match coming up at Apocalypse!”

The camera stays on Alistaire and Adam for a few moments before we cut away.

Knots: “What about next?”

Sharper: “Oh God, I just realized…”

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as “Psycho in my Head” plays in the background. A still for Xander Valentine vs. Ace Marshall follows.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall was supposed to face Xander Valentine.”

Knots: “Did Valentine get him?”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but folks, stay with us. Maybe we’ll get some answers soon1”

The scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Xander Valentine vs. Ace Marshall

A long church bell rings, once- twice- a third time as the crowd explodes. The lights go out as Xander’s voice echoes out over the sound system, increasing the intensity of the crowd’s roar.

“Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”

The few opening keystrokes of “Soul on Fire” by Last Internationale chimed. A lull before the storm as the crowd seems to calm for only a moment before Delila Paz’s blues dominate the audio.

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

A singular light appears before the curtains, on the other side is the outline of a large man. On the screen, we’re shown Xander Valentine holding onto the bars of a prison cell. He starts to bend the bars before the scene blurs. 

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

“Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)

Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)”

The curtain drops to reveal Xander. A quick salvo of pyros explodes in front of him before he steps through the smoke with an intense look on his face. He goes from one side of the stage to the next, yelling out to the crowd and throwing up his arms. He then stops at the top of the ramp while Artemis steps up from behind him and throws his arm up into the air. Together they start down the ramp, Xander’s gaze affixed on the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, accompanied by Artemis, fighting out of Fort Collins, Colorado, from Rochester, New York, the Paragon of Violence, the Executioner, Xander Valentine!”

Suffocate me until I am blue

To preserve my bad worldview

Paranoid, All Eyes On Me

Rumours circle, vultures feed

Baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise

Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)

Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)

Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)

Soul on Fire (Soul, Soul, Soul, Soul)

Xander leaps up onto the apron in a single bound. Artemis joins him by slipping below the bottom rope. Xander climbs up over the top rope and marches straight to the far side of the ring. He throws his arms up again, getting a massive pop. He goes to the opposite side and repeats to garner the same response. He hops down from the rope, and jogs into place, waiting for the bell. Artemis leans up and whispers into his ears before departing with a kiss on his neck.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine coming to the ring. We’ve already seen him and CHBK have some tense words.”

Knots: “Yeah and Xander meanwhile is here. He wants a fight. But where is Ace? Do we know? He seems to have vanished.”

Sharper: “We’re trying to figure that out.”

Xander Valentine remains in the corner as Phillips looks around and then turns to the timekeeper. He looks around. The crowd buzzes as Phillips waits for any sign of what could be happening. Xander waits for a moment, taking a deep breath in annoyance.

Knots: “Come on Sharper.”

Sharper: “I’m hearing what they’re hearing. Nothing is being said just that Ace Marshall is not in the tunnel.”

Xander keeps looking around as Phillips turns.

Phillips: “And his opponent…”

He waits again and turns to the timekeeper. The timekeeper shrugs as the crowd starts to boo. Xander then walks over and grabs Phillips by the arm, grabs the microphone and pulls it away from him. Xander turns.

Xander: “You know what…I don’t give a damn about Ace Marshall. Wherever the son of a bitch is, here’s the consequence. I take the forfeit win. But I’m not leaving this ring until I get to compete.”

Xander looks around the crowd roars.

Xander: “Because I didn’t come here to be someone’s consequence for their actions last week. I cam here to win. I came here to fight. I came here to….”

Xander looks down briefly. He then stops and steps forward.

Xander: “I’m here because I want to hold the SCW World Championship again. And I don’t have a Trios Title. I can’t destroy Adam Allocco again. Syren tried…but couldn’t match me. I am still the most dominant force in professional wrestling. And I was happy to show that for my reasons against Ace Marshall. And-“

The crowd roars as we see Lucy Huckabee-Sanders step out from the back, microphone in her hand.

LHS: “Ladies and gentlemen!”

Xander stops and turns as LHS looks around. The crowd roars.

LHS: “It is time for another EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE!”

The crowd yells the last three words with her as we see a man run out holding a podium before placing it in front of her.

LHS: “That’s right and I would like to introduce you to the obvious replacement for Ace Marshall, god rest his soul…”

LHS looks down in solemn consideration.

Sharper: “He’s not dead.”

Knots: “That we know of!”

LHS: “…and Ravyn Taylor who will be stricken with grief…or just screw off…your replacement WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS….The Holly Adams Brand!”

LHS turns, extending her arm.

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

IT'S EXPENSIVE TO BE ME-EH-EH-EH!!

LOOKIN' THIS GOOD DON'T COME FOR FREE-EH-EH-EH!!!

The intro from "W Face," by Kumi Koda quickly fades out as "XXPENSIVE," By Erika Jayne kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Xander Valentine sighs as we then see Holly Adams walk out from the back. She raises her arm, and starts to wave. She then looks around as Cidnay steps out from the back and keeps close to Holly. Holly pushes him back and then turns to LHS who hands some hand sanitizer. Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks out as GiGi steps forward and keeps Cidnay back from Holly. He talks to her some as Holly Adams walks over to the podium where LHS hands her the microphone.

Holly: “Wow…just a moment to cherish. You now have World Tag Team Champions you can be proud of. Ones that try to help everyone reach their potential. Their potential of being championship level…but just without the gold. But that’s fine…And Ace, don’t worry. Your memory will be cherished. Your sacrifice won’t be in vein. Your death will not be forgotten. As usually, I am here to save the day and…”

Holly now notices Xander Valentine in the ring. She turns to LHS.

Holly: “Uh…why is Donkey Kong in the ring?”

LHS whispers something to her.

Holly: “Oh…so Ace was supposed to face you. Well, that’s good for you. Do you mind if you and your unkempt hostage victim there…get her a sandwich or something and you know…uh…leave. Important things are happening here. And well, you’re scaring the children.”

Xander: “You know what, Holly. I don’t think I’m going to leave.”

Holly: “Okay, fine…but take the homeless woman and put here elsewhere. We’re going to need the footage and well, we’re going for a certain vibe.”

Artemis looks at Holly and raises an eyebrow.

Holly: “Come on! Get!”

Holly sighs.

Holly: “Alex….prove you’re a better class of people than this. Show her what she could be if she applied herself.”

Alex Desoubrais Jr. points to himself.

Holly: “Yes you. Take Cidnay too. Even he’s dressed and looks better than her and he’s been homeless for like a year. He can prove he’s ready to work back to greatness with me. Takes orders after his insubordination!”

Alex Jr. looks at the ring and then Cidnay starts to head down to the ring.

Holly: “Just don’t resist. Xander and bag woman! It’s fine-“

Xander: “How about you deal with me then. She is going nowhere and I’m not going to just listen to you run us down because you think you’re better than us. I mean you wanted what? An Adrenaline Championship shot? Tag shot earlier?”

Holly: “You mentioned a World Title shot. That’s more likely to come to me because of my unparalleled skills, but whatever, Sloth. You think you’re good. You can go play with Konrad Raab and you two can bludgeon yourself to death. I’m trying to make the world a better place after my time in my off-season!”

Xander turns to Artemis and motions to her. Artemis enters the ring. Holly looks at the ring.

Holly: “Now that’s the exact opposite. Okay, they’ve clearly failed kindergarten and basic directions. Alex…Cidnay.”

Alex and Cidnay reach the ring as Holly folds her arms over her chest and turns to GiGi Aries. Xander turns to the official already in the ring.

Xander: “You know what…how about this. If your flunkies can beat me, we’ll leave.”

Holly: “They are not flunkies. They are people seeking help from the Holly Adams Brand. They are clients! They are-“

Xander: “Just get their asses in here because I’m done listening your grating voice. Shut up and have them fight!”

The crowd roars. Holly then motions and smiles as Alex Desoubrais Jr. climbs onto the apron. The bell sounds. He then springboards to the top rope and dives forward, but Xander catches Alex Jr. by the throat. The crowd erupts as Xander turns and then carries him across the ring and throws him over the top rope with a chokeslam to the floor. The crowd ohs as Alex Desoubrais Jr. turns, ending up in the fetal position. Xander then calmly turns around.

Knots: “Oh my God!”

Sharper: “A match starting here and Alex Desoubrais Jr. just landing with a thud in front of us.”

Knots gets up and walks over to him.

Knots: “He’s dead!”

Knots heads back over. Cidnay looks around before then rolling into the ring. He runs over and nails Xander with a hard right and then another and another. Holly looks stunned as Xander then knees him in the ribs. Artemis stands on the apron as Xander throws Cidnay into the corner. He then nails him with a hard right and then a left and then a knee to the ribs. Cidnay winces and Xander grabs him and turns and hits a huge hip toss across the ring. Cidnay rolls over and starts to get up. Xander runs at him and clotheslines him in the corner. He steps out and Cidnay steps forward only for Xander to scoop him up and drop him with a sidewalk slam. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Cidnay kicks out. Xander looks over. Holly applauds as GiGi starts to head to the ring. Holly looks around as LHS stands with her. Xander then grabs Cidnay and pulls him up.

LHS: “EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE-“

Xander turns only for Cidnay to rake his eyes. He then kicks him in the knee. The crowd boos as Xander staggers back to the ropes. Cidnay kicks him in the knee again and then again before nailing him a hard right. Cidnay runs across the ring. He bounces off and Xander grabs him by the throat. He steps forward, but Cidnay rakes the eyes. He then jumps up and hits a sloppy dropkick. Xander staggers. Cidnay rolls over to the apron and then climbs up to the top rope. He smiles at Holly as Xander turns back and Cidnay hits the Denver Diving Kick, catching Xander in the chest. Xander stumbles back across the ring.

Sharper: “And Cidnay, this interloper, not Cid Turner-“

Knots: “You don’t know how far he fell?!”

Sharper: “Give me a break Jon. Regardless, he’s doing anything to make Holly happy. And right now, he’s got a good bit of….well…”

Xander leans in the corner as Cidnay runs across at him. Xander however steps up and catches him in a bearhug. He swings him around back and forth. Cidnay yells in pain as Xander keeps the hold on for a moment before dropping him with a bearhug slam. Xander then gets up as Cidnay looks around, coughing. Xander grabs him by his hair and drags him up. He then pulls him up. Cidnay staggers around, kicking his legs and Xander knees him in the ribs. He then pulls him in and then hoists him up. The crowd roars as Xander looks out at the crowd before holding Cidnay up by one arm. Xander points down and drops him with a brainbuster. The crowd ohs as Cidnay rolls over.

Sharper: “Xander dropping this fake Cid Turner on his head!”

Knots: “How is he fake?! You’re cheapening what Xander is doing!”

Sharper: “Come on, Jon!”

Xander turns and looks at Cidnay and covers him.

1!

2!

Xander pulls his head up. The crowd roars. Xander then grabs Cidnay, dragging him to his feet. Cidnay fights back with a hard right and then another. He headbutts Xander, but falls back himself. Xander then knees Cidnay as we cut to Alex Jr. who is still down. Xander then grabs Cidnay and drags him out and then scoops him up for a powerslam. Cidnay again rakes the eyes. Xander turns and Cidnay kicks him in the ribs. He nails him again and again with hard rights. Cidnay then turns and grabs Xander and wrenches his arm. He tries to set up for the Sovereign Takeover. Cidnay struggles a bit to get the hammerlock in and grabs Xander’s head. Xander however hoists him up and then muscles him onto his shoulders. The crowd roars, but GiGi Aries then rolls into the ring and kicks Xander in the ribs. Xander bends over. The bell sounds. Cidnay rolls forward to the mat. The crowd boos as the bell sounds. Aries then grabs Xander and hits the Bad Trip. Aries rolls over and turns and looks at Xander as he rolls over. Holly looks on and smiles. GiGi turns and starts to will Cidnay up. Cidnay, terribly in pain, gets up. He then starts to stomp on Xander. GiGi continues, willing Cidnay on. Alex Desoubrais Jr. remains down.

Sharper: “And now Aries and Cidnay…they’re stomping away on Xander Valentine. Artemis watching at this moment.”

Knots: “Come on Alex! Get up! Help!”

Holly smiles. Artemis then steps up as Holly turns around and smiles.

Holly: “Get the message now! But we can help you too Xander. Just apply for our servi-“

Holly turns as Artemis grabs Cidnay and wrenches his arm and takes her over with a judo-style hip throw. She turns as GiGi smiles. Xander rolls over and reaches up, almost protecting Artemis. Artemis looks at GiGi as he just chuckles and then pulls out a pamphlet from inside his robe. He throws it down on Xander. GiGi then turns and walks over to Cidnay and taps him on the back. Cidnay slowly rolls to the floor. GiGi exits as Holly looks down at the ring as Xander grimaces in pain and slowly starts to get up, looking at them.

Sharper: “Artemis stepping up to help Xander. But I think the brand may have just started a war it doesn’t need!”

Knots: “They’re trying to help!”

Sharper: “Give me a break! How about helping Alex?”

Knots: “Well…if he moves…”

Xander Valentine slowly gets up as the scene cuts away.

Deanna Frost just watches the screen and shakes her head. She then looks up and turns as Amy Chastaine walks over to watch with her.

Chastaine: “She’s something. Isn’t she?”

Deanna: “That’s putting it mildly. Someone who needs to be knocked down every peg.”

Chastaine: “Picking a foolish fight in Xander though. But even still…what about you?”

Deanna: “That was Selena’s fight.”

Deanna and Amy share a brief pause.

Deanna: “I still share the desire for integrity. But she...I see what that’s done to her.”

Chastaine: “So then what’s your fight?”

Deanna: “Credibility. And frankly, I don’t have a problem if I have to use my skills to teach lessons. She thought it would come from winning and for what…”

Chastaine doesn’t respond.

Deanna: “I don’t have an easy answer.”

Chastaine: “I have an easy answer. Just not an easy path. Selena’s gone…for now. Carve your own path. You’ve wanted to for how long? You’ve tried. I’ve seen it. But you’re always in her shadow. She’s gone.”

Deanna: “For now.”

Deanna responds, almost as if it’s a question.

Chastaine: “Until then though…You’re the US Champion. That’s a title many of us respect a whole lot.”

Chastaine turns and heads off as Deanna glances at her before turning back to the screen as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Jessica Winters stands outside of the locker room of Kandis as Breakdown returns.

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I am here, standing outside of the locker room of the SCW World Champion, Kandis. I’m hoping to get a word before her match with Konrad Raab tonight.”

Winters turns and knocks on the door. A few moments pass and the door opens. Kandis looks at Jessica and smirks. She steps forward.

Kandis: “Save your breath. You want a comment about Konrad? I’ll give you one and one for Asher. F.A.F.O. Konrad will do just that tonight. Asher…at Apocalypse. And after both, STILL World Champion and shameless about reminding everyone who matters!”

Kandis turns and then stops and turns back around.

Kandis: “Oh, and Konrad, you’ve waited this long. You’ll find out what the Jackals were done with you. You suck and I’m going to kick your ass!”

The crowd roars as Kandis turns and heads back into her locker room as the scene cuts away.

Chance Owens vs. “The One” Kirsten Scott

SCW Television Championship

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

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

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

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

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

The lights on the screen settle into a final configuration spelling out the name "Chance Owens". The person in question comes out to stand on the stage under some of the spotlights. Chance shields his eyes for a moment before turning to his left and beckoning to someone. "Wolfsbane" Adam Brock, along with Kelsai Adamson, comes from the back to stand beside his protege and nods before pointing to the ring. Chance nods before heading down the ramp toward the ring, the lights catching the white tape over his hands going up to the second knuckle on each finger. He doesn't respond to the cheers nor does he react to the boos. Adam smiles and touches hands with eager fans reaching out as he follows Chance. Once they reach the ringside area, Adam and Kelsai stands off to the side near the barricade and crosses his arms as he watches Chance ascend the steel steps that will take him between the ropes.

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

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

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


AUS!

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

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

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing the challenger, from Denver, Colorado…he is…Chance! Owens!”

The camera shows Chance focused on Scott.

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

Sharper: “The TV Champion looking at Adam Brock. I’m sure the fans remember their brawl during the Tag Team Turmoil last week. Things could only escalate here tonight.”

Knots: “Scott’s had a strong reign. She doesn’t need to get sidetracked if she wants to keep that going.”

Sharper: “And this is a rematch from a couple of weeks ago. That match ended in a double count-out. I’m sure both competitors, and the fans, would prefer to have an actual winner this go around.”

The ref holds up the Television title before handing it to the timekeeper. The ref then calls for the bell, signaling the start of the match. Scott is shown shooting Brock another look, who stares at her before pointing at Chance.

Sharper: “Brock reminding the champion she has a challenger to contend with, and a hungry one at that.”

Scott turns, only to have Chance blast her with a forearm, stunning Scott. Chance grabs Scott’s wrist and pulls her close, before connecting with a European uppercut.

Scott staggers into the ropes as Chance grabs her once more, whipping her across the ring. Scott bounces off the ropes as Chance goes for a clothesline. The champion dunks under before landing a kick to the right arm. Chance fires back with another European uppercut, using his left. Chance grabs Scott and sends her to the mat with a snap suplex.

Scott sits up, touching her lower back as Chance gets to his feet. Scott gets to hers then charges, only for Chance to grab her and lift her up, before bringing her down with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, driving her lower back into his knee. Chance then goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Scott kicks out!

Sharper: “Chance Owens the challenger, taking the fight to the champion, getting a two count.”

Knots: “Can’t leave out the fact that he’s gone after her lower back, possibly setting up for his finishing maneuver, Dead End.”

Sharper: “You might be right. All in all, Scott needs to kick it into high gear, if she wants to retain.”

Chance gets to his feet and grabs Scott’s wrist, pulling her up. He goes to whip her into the corner, but Scott manages to block it. She kicks Chance in the abdomen, before following up with a kick to the right arm. Chance side steps, but Scott follows, landing another kick then a third.

Scott grabs Chance’s wrist before twisting his arm, holding it to the side. Scott then drives her elbow into the center of it, before shoving Chance forward. Chance staggers and shakes his arm before turning, going for a haymaker, but Scott blocks it by side stepping and hitting another kick to the right arm. Scott shoves Chance once more, before looking at Brock, smirking.

Sharper: “The champ shooting Brock a look, letting him know that she’s in control.”

Knots: “She may not want to get too ahead of herself.”

Scott goes to grab Chance, but he hits a back kick to her abdomen. Scott doubles over. Chance goes to grab her, but Scott hits a European uppercut, before grabbing Chance’s right arm, and managing to hip toss him to the mat, before pulling him into an arm bar.

Sharper: “The champion wearing down the challenger’s arm here.”

The ref checks on Chance, who grimaces but seems to be trying to keep his composure, as he tries to reach for the ropes. Scott arches back a bit more. Chance yells out, before lunging at the ropes, grabbing the bottom one, with the ref calling for the break. Scott holds onto until the ref counts hits 3 and releases Chance’s arm.

Knots: “You know Scott did some damage to that arm. Chance probably did as well, using all he had to get to the ropes.”

Sharper: “This ain’t ballet. You gotta take the good with the bad.”

Scott gets to her feet as Chance is shown using the ropes to pull himself up. Stepping forward, Scott lands another kick to the right arm, and Chance retaliates, by spinning around and connecting with a left hook. Scott drops to the mat, and Chance goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Scott manages to kick out! Chance slams his fist into the mat.

Sharper: “Chance getting another two count and showing a little frustration now.”

Chance goes to get up to his feet, but Scott grabs him and rolls Chance up for a pin attempt of her own.

1!

2!

3….NO!!!

Chance barely kicks out! Scott rolls away as Chance looks up in shock.

Knots: “That frustration almost cost him.”

The ref is shown telling Chance it was a two count. Chance goes to get up, but Scott charges over, taking Chance down with a running knee. Scott goes for another cover.

1!

2!

Chance kicks out once again.

Sharper: “Chance kicking out once again.”

Scott gets to her feet as Chance is shown beginning to slowly stir. He goes to push himself up, but Scott stomps on his right arm over and over, before Chance manages to roll onto his back. Scott jumps over his upper body, connecting with a leg drop to the arm. Scott then locks her legs around the arm before pulling it back, sinking in another arm bar.

Knots: “Scott going after the arm once again.”

Chance quickly stands up as Scott pulls back more. Chance grabs his right wrist before slowly lifting Scott up off the mat. He drops her with a powerbomb. Scott’s grip seems to loosen, but Chance lifts her up once again, before dropping her a second time, this time, dropping her back onto his knees.

Sharper: “And the challenger going after the champion’s back. These two have found one specific body part and have done all they can to wear it down. It’s going to come down to who can withstand punishment more than the other, I believe.”

Cameras show Scott clutching at her back, as Chance is shown grabbing his right arm. Chance then turns and Scott slowly gets up. Chance turns and swings and Scott ducks under and takes control of the arm and rolls through into a book, hooking the legs in the process.

1!

2!

3!

The crowd ohs and cheers as Scott rolls off. The bell sounds. Owens turns and looks around. He then turns and looks at Scott and instinctively swings. Scott ducks and then tackles Owens down.

Sharper: “Scott just able to roll through and get Owens down for the three, but Owens, I don’t know if he didn’t hear the bell.”

Knots: “But there’s a fight now! And here comes Adam Brock!”

Scott gets a few shots in on Owens. Owens pushes her off and rolls over, holding his arm before Brock gets up. Scott lunges to Owens and Brock then knees her in the ribs and nails her with a hard right and then another. Scott kicks at him as Brock turns and checks on Owens. Scott then steps up, gritting her teeth and runs over and nails Brock from behind. The crowd erupts as Brock turns. They then grabs each other by the head and hammers away. Kelsai enters and checks on Owens who shakes out his arm and rolls over. Kelsai then comes over and grabs at Scott, trying to pull her off. Officials run down from the back. They get involved, going to pull the two apart. The crowd roars as the fight continues.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Brock staggering back as he then spins around.

Brock: “No! I’m not going to let her just act like she can do whatever she wants!”

Scott: “Just another face of the old era that needs to step aside!”

Brock steps forward as Owens now steps up and tries to stop Brock. Scott however steps forward and nails Brock with a hard right. Brock staggers back and he and Owen fall on one another, twisting their legs together. Brock rolls over, wincing as Owen yells out. Kelsai then runs over and grabs at Scott before Hailey heads over and pulls back on Kelsai. Officials struggle and we see Deanna Frost run over and grab Scott and pull her back. Scott notices his and spins around and shoves Deanna back.

Scott: “The hell are you doing?”

Frost: “What the hell is all this?”

Scott: “None of your business.”

Frost: “Why? Going to make your point by breaking an arm?”

Kelsai tries to get through, but struggles as Brock gets up and limps. Hailey is forced back before Scott swings at Deanna and Deanna and Scott start to trade blows. The crowd roars. Kelsai then pushes through and grabs at both, trying to get a shot in before stopping and seeing Owens down. She heads over to him as Brock limps forward and stops, watching as Deanna and Scott trade blows. Officials try to break them up as we cut away.

“This is How a Heart Breaks” plays throughout the arena. The cameras pan across the crowd before cutting to the stage as we see Alex Desoubrais, the man known as CHBK, walk out from the back. He takes a few steps before we notice a microphone in his hand. He looks out at the crowd as he stops before holding his hand up.

Sharper: “And now CHBK joining us.”

Knots: “Probably going to say something about the Ace Marshall situation.”

Sharper: “Talk about a situation that’s just gone in weird ways.”

The music fades out.

CHBK: “Fans, as many of you have been following here all night, things aren’t what they seem with Ace Marshall. Here’s what I can tell you.”

CHBK pauses briefly.

CHBK: “Last week, I received a note from a figure. Something that said things along the lines that things would change. It appears that figure has continued to act tonight and it seems that they, not Ravyn Taylor, lured Ace Marshall into a room backstage, only for him to no longer be there. No sign of him except his cell phone. And this has roped in both Sophie James and Damian Marshall.”

CHBK pauses as the crowd buzzes.

CHBK: “Already we’ve seen some people step forward and try to take advantage of this, and don’t worry – that, I have noticed. It’s led me to ask more questions, than answers, but I hope whomever is behind this understands as well as anyone that I’ve been the one manipulating things in this promotion for a long damn time.”

The crowd roars.

CHBK: “But what I won’t see is this situation manipulated more than it has been and-“

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

The opening of “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes hits the PA system.

“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 we cut to the backstage. Ravyn steps out from the back as CHBK turns and sees Ravyn, putting on a fake smile, before walking over to her former lover.

Knots: “He may have spoken too soon.”

Ravyn Taylor steps up, microphone in her hand.

Ravyn: “Sorry for the overwrought entrance, but I figured I may as well make sure people knew what was coming. What was this about manipulation?”

CHBK: “Ravyn-“

Ravyn: “No I think you should listen to what I have to say. I mean my tag partner has gone missing…and I was even accused of it to start! Not by you, but I mean that’s hurtful! Ace and I were a team. A great team. A team that was going to take the tag division to new heights. I mean we already had. Quantitatively. You said so yourself.”

CHBK looks at Ravyn.

Ravyn: “You said it yourself on commentary – this is the strongest the tag division has ever been by your estimation. And you would know. But if Ace has indeed gone missing…and I should highlight that this is not uncommon for him. Despite my efforts to give him a grounding in the present, even allowing Sophie to join him, it seems he has fallen to his old ways, to disappear without a trace. At least this time, there are no marriages or personal relationships caught in the middle. Just…his professional ones…and casual ones.”

Ravyn looks at CHBK.

Ravyn: “And unlike others, there may not even be a good reason unless dressing up like the Hairless Penguin was traumatic. I suppose it may be given the high hopes Penguin had of himself and the failure he has become. But, nonetheless, this leads me to my point.”

Ravyn looks at CHBK.

Ravyn: “How can we have the strongest tag division when if Ace Marshall has indeed disappeared, vanished as you said, and I am forced to hand over the titles to the Alloccos…a team that just came together and teamed for the first time last week? What do you say to Statera, to Twisted & Sadistic, to Light in the Darkness. They have to earn their shot while by circumstance, the Alloccos are handed the titles. Is that even what someone like Alistaire would want for his illustrious return from near catastrophe?”

CHBK still does not respond.

Ravyn: “Is that what a newly-run SCW needs?”

CHBK: “You can stop with the manipulation, Ravyn. Because what you are discussing is what I am out here for. Because I would rather fans know what to expect when they purchase Apocalypse 2023 in ten days time.”

CHBK pauses briefly.

CHBK: “See, Ravyn, here is what is going to happen. If Ace Marshall shows up at Apocalypse, fantastic. The match goes on, provided he is cleared, as advertised. But if not, and I have a bad feeling about this, then, Ravyn, as I want to see the Tag Titles defended, even in spite of your attack last week-“

Ravyn: “I just watched.”

CHBK: “Nonetheless…we saw the tag division put on a show last week. And at Apocalypse, I want those titles on the line. So, Ravyn, you can decide your partner for Apocalypse?”

The crowd roars as Ravyn nods and slowly smiles.

Ravyn: “Can I make my decision now?”

CHBK: “If you’d like?”

Ravyn smiles some more.

Ravyn: “Excellent, because then I don’t have to argue you out of double-booking her…because would it not be apropos for the strongest tag division to see its Tag Titles on the line, defended by the strongest tag team in SCW history…Dark Fantasy!”

The crowd roars.

Ravyn: “I choose Syren as my replacement!”

The crowd roars. Ravyn steps back as CHBK looks at her. Ravyn smiles.

Ravyn: “Thank you!”

Ravyn smiles as CHBK looks at Ravyn. Ravyn then turns as we suddenly see Lexy Chapel storm out from the back. She looks at Ravyn and makes a face at her before heading over to her father, CHBK. Syren walks out too as Ravyn looks at her and smiles. Syren looks more uncertain as Ravyn smiles at her. Syren watches Ravyn leave.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor has chosen Syren. Syren who has wanted nothing to do with her for so long!”

Knots: “Looks like the long tendrils are pulling back…but are we sure this wasn’t concocted by Ravyn?”

Sharper: “It’s too perfect, but it’s Ravyn, so she could be thinking fast. But how fast has she moved on from Ace!”

Knots: “And a week after Lexy Chapel and the Farmstead Friends were spoofed by Rated X to attack the Alloccos!”

Lexy Chapel tries to get CHBK to change his mind as she turns and points to the curtains where Ravyn no longer is. Syren just remains uncertain of what to think as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Syren vs. Damian Marshall

A man's voice comes across the speakers. "True Grit never dies." Then music starts to play. It starts with a guitar, then becomes the sound of a full band. One of the guitars becomes more pronounced just before the vocals kick in, the distinctive voice of Slik Toxik's Nicholas Walsh flooding the arena.

We rush to the big noise
Intoxicated big time...
Let's do it together!!!

Red and white lights play across the screen and highlight a scene of silver-tinted water falling over a blue background. Instead of Damian making his way out to the ring at this point, however, the lights shine on the entrance and nobody appears at first. A few moments later, instead of his normal extravagant entrance, Damian Marshall walks out looking over his shoulder, showing obvious concern. We then see Ravyn Taylor walking out with him, encouraging him down to the ring.

Sharper: “Well, this is unlike the normal Damian Marshall entrance. He’s worried about his brother after his disappearance earlier tonight. Not sure he’s even ready for this match, but it seems like Ravyn Taylor wants him to go through with it.”

Knots: “Damian probably suspects that Ravyn is behind his brother’s disappearance is why. I would suspect her too. They might be partners, but can you really trust with one of them? They’re as bad as each other!”

Sharper: “You think Ravyn might have screwed over Ace?”

Knots: “Probably right before Ace was going to screw her over!”

Damian approaches the ring as pyro shoots from the ring posts as normal, but he still seems distracted. He’s seen talking with Ravyn, who continues encouraging him to enter the ring. We cut to the ring to see Syren and Lexy talking, Syren also seeming concerned while Lexy shouts and points at Ravyn.

Lexy: “She shouldn’t be here. She’s not a manager! I’ve got a license.”

She waves the lanyard around her neck in the referee’s face, but he seems unconcerned and allows Ravyn to remain. Ravyn tells Damian to get into the ring as Lexy continues to argue.

Sharper: “Lexy Chapel not at all happy with Ravyn being out here. These two have a long, long history. Hard to forget THAT wedding a few years ago, for which Ravyn and CHBK were heavily responsible.”

Knots: “Lexy doesn’t trust anyone though. She’s the most paranoid manager in SCW.”

Ringside we see Lexy pacing about angrily while Ravyn smirks. In the ring, Philips stands by with the microphone in hand.

Philips: “The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first in the corner to my right, accompanied by Ravyn Taylor, hailing from East Limestone, Alabama, weighing two hundred and forty-five pounds, he is ‘True Grit’ DAMIAN MARSHALL!”

The fans roar. The younger Marshall nods his head but continues to look concerned over everything happening with his brother.

Philips: “And his opponent, being accompanied by Lexy Chapel and representing LexyCorp International, hailing from Los Angeles, California, weighing one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, and she is the current, reigning SCW Adrenaline Champion, this is SYREN!”

The crowd roars again. Syren raises the Adrenaline Championship while keeping an eye on Ravyn at ringside. She hands the title between the ropes to Lexy to hold onto. Phillips leaves the ring as the referee calls for the bell and the action gets underway.

Sharper: “And there’s the opening bell. Adrenaline Championship not on the line tonight, despite the open challenge.”

Knots: “Probably something else Lexy thinks is a conspiracy against her!”

Syren and Marshall circle one another for a few moments before Syren rushes forward, attempting a takedown in the early going but Marshall counters. He nails Syren with a knee to the gut before whipping her into the corner. He charges in, only for Syren to get a boot up and nail him in the face. Marshall staggers backward before turning and charging in again, this time getting an elbow to the jaw for his trouble. He staggers back and Syren pushes up on the ropes, planting both feet into his chest and kicking him over backwards.

Sharper: “Damian Marshall possessing a lot of power, not easy for Syren to take him off his feet. But Syren so damn quick.”

Knots: “Always has been. She’s relied on it her whole career. She’s in her element against someone like Damian Marshall, unfortunately for him.”

Syren quickly scales the ropes, leaping off and nailing a diving dropkick on Marshall which sends him back into the ropes. He grabs the ropes to pull himself back up, staggering into the corner. Syren wastes no time, flipping up and rushing over to drive a shoulder into the gut of Marshall. She grabs his arm and attempts to whip him across the ring but the much stronger Marshall counters, sending Syren in instead to the corner. He charges in after her but she flips her legs up over him, only to be caught across his shoulders.

Knots: “Whoops! Syren trying to flip out of that, but Marshall has it scouted. This could hurt!”

Sharper: “Damian Marshall proving he’s a student of the game. Has his opponents scouted. Not just relying on his raw talent, this kid likes to study his opponents too.”

Marshall carries Syren out of the corner and attempts a swinging neckbreaker off his shoulders, but Syren spins around and whips him down with a head scissors. Marshall is quickly back to his feet again and rushes at her, trying a strong clothesline that he attempts to put all his weight into but Syren matrixes down and then kicks her legs up, catching him with another head scissors and sending him back down to the mat again. The fans roar as Lexy cheers at ringside.

Sharper: “And Syren showing her flexibility. Former cheerleader, let’s not forget.”

Knots: “Flexibility that I’m sure has made many men happy over the years. Allegedly.”

Sharper: “Oh c’mon, that’s uncalled for.”

Knots: “I said allegedly!”

Marshall gets back to his feet and Syren runs the ropes, leaping over him and flipping him over with a sunset flip. She gets him into a pinning position and the referee slides in and counts.

1…

2…

Marshall counters, flipping over so that he’s sat up and Syren is on her shoulders.

1…

2…

Syren counters now, wrapping her legs around Marshall’s arms and pulling him over into a crucifix pin.

1…

2…

Marshall powers out and Syren rolls off. The fans cheer the exchange as both competitors look at one another and nod, Syren obviously impressed with the power in the young man, whereas Marshall seemingly respecting the quickness of the former World Champion.

Sharper: “These two proving to be equal to one another. Syren nodding in respect. Marshall returning that respect here tonight.”

Knots: “That can’t be something that pleases Ravyn at ringside. Or Ace, wherever he is.”

Both competitors circle one another. Marshall steps forward, attempting a shot, but Syren ducks and counters with a knee to the gut. She grabs Marshall and sends him across the ring, but Marshall stops himself using the ropes. Syren rushes him, but Marshall grabs her arm, spinning around and locking her in a full nelson before lifting her up and dropping her with a backbreaker across his knee. Syren rolls about on the mat for a moment as Marshall gets back to his feet. He bounces off the ropes before dropping a leg across the back of Syren’s head. He drops and rolls her over as Lexy hits the mat, encouraging her client to kick out.

1…

2…

Syren gets her shoulder up before three.

Sharper: “BIG leg drop across the back of the head. All his weight crashing down on her. But Syren gets the shoulder up.”

Knots: “Marshall’s got her down on her back though. A position she’s familiar with, allegedly.”

Sharper: “Oh would you stop!”

Marshall pulls Syren back up. He lifts her up and slams her down to the mat. The crowd cheers. He grabs her arm and pulls her up again before dropping her with a clothesline. He then grabs her arm again and pulls her up one last time, whipping her hard into the turnbuckles with as much strength as he can manage. Syren hits hard, standing stunned in the corner as Marshall runs in, driving an elbow into her gut.

Sharper: “Oh! Smart move by Damian Marshall. She can’t fight back if she can’t breathe.”

Knots: “Marshall needs to stay on her though. Keep driving that air out of her. Don’t let her catch her breath.”

Marshall drives a second elbow into her gut before backing away. He charges in but Syren lifts her legs and uses her hands to push over him, landing on her feet while Marshall goes shoulder first into the ring post. Marshall staggers out as Syren runs in with a corner dropkick. Marshall collapses to a seated position. Syren sees this and runs the ropes, returning to drive a foot right into his jaw. Marshall grabs his jaw in pain as Syren pulls him out of the corner and quickly hooks the leg.

1…

2…

Marshall powers out before three.

Sharper: “HARD kick by Syren. Not enough to keep ‘True Grit’ down.”

Knots: “He didn’t just kick out, he powered out of that. Syren thinking she’d have him down a little longer than that. Maybe she’s also distracted by Ravyn at ringside.”

Sharper: “Both these two have a lot on their minds tonight. Might come down to who can overcome the distractions best.”

Syren rolls off. Ravyn paces at ringside, just watching. Meanwhile Lexy slaps the mat, cheering Syren on, and encouraging the fans to do the same. The fans start joining in with clapping and stomping along with Lexy. Marshall gets back up and grabs Syren, pulling her up for a powerslam but Syren slips down his back. She staggers into the corner. Marshall runs in but Syren moves. Marshall hits the turnbuckles this time and Syren comes at him with an attempt at the Face Lift but Marshall sees it coming and moves, leaving Syren hung up with her leg over the ropes, leaving her prone as Marshall charges and nails her with a massive clothesline.

Sharper: “GUT CHECK OUT OF THE CORNER!! Nearly decapitating the former World Champion.”

Knots: “Damian Marshall seems to be over the distractions now.”

Marshall drops into the cover, pulling Syren’s legs away from the ropes.

1…

2…

Syren kicks out.

Sharper: “Barely kicking out there! Adrenaline Champion in trouble. Damian Marshall with his full weight behind that.”

Knots: “Hell of a clothesline for sure. Don’t think she’ll withstand another one of those.”

Marshall grabs Syren, pulling her up before grabbing her in a Full Nelson and slamming her back down to the ring hard. He drops for another pin.

1…

2…

Syren kicks out again. Marshall looks up to the ceiling with a little frustration. He nods, signalling to the fans for the Eastbound and Down. The fans cheer. He grabs Syren, pulling her up and lifting her up for it, but Syren nails him with an elbow to the back of the head and then spins herself around, sending him back down to the mat with another head scissors.

Sharper: “Syren able to fight back, just when she needed to. Marshall had the full advantage then.”

Knots: “She’s resilient. Damian Marshall might know that, but it’s a different thing to encounter it in the ring than just to see others deal with it.”

Marshall gets back to his feet as Syren steadies herself. She goes for the Superkick as Marshall turns but he seems to have it scouted, catching her leg before using the leg to pull her in, lifting her up with relative ease and dropping her hard with a powerbomb. Lexy again slaps the mat in support. Syren rolls over. Marshall grabs her leg, and Syren kicks him off. She rolls back to her feet. Marshall grabs her, attempting to send her into the corner again but this time Syren counters. She holds her head a moment as Marshall stands prone in the corner.

Sharper: “That counter to the superkick! Marshall might have it scouted, and we’ve seen Syren struggle in the past when her best shots don’t land.”

Knots: “No doubt. Everyone KNOWS those best shots too. That’s the issue with being around for so long. People know what to expect.”

Sharper: “Syren might have an opening here, can she find a way through?”

Syren recovers. Marshall steps out of the corner and Syren seems to go for the Superkick again, but Marshall ducks. Syren reveals she feigned it though, instead grabbing Marshall’s now exposed head and drilling him down hard to the mat with a DDT.

Sharper: “PLANTS HIM with that DDT! Syren finding a way around it. Maybe not as stubborn as we thought?”

Knots: “Maybe not. Said it before, she seems different lately. Something about Lexy in her corner, maybe.”

Sharper: “Syren definitely seeming more carefree these days. More adaptable.”

Marshall lays prone as Syren grabs the top rope. She leaps up, springing off the top rope and spinning in the air before crashing down on top of Damian Marshall.

Sharper: “BLONDETON BOMB AND IT CONNECTS!!”

Syren rolls back over and into a cover, trying her best to hook the leg as she does so.

1…

2…

3!!!

The referee calls for the bell as “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system.

Sharper: “And just like that, this one is over. Damian Marshall putting on a hell of a performance. I thought he might have had it after that Gut Check. But the moment he lowered his head, Syren had this one won.”

Knots: “A little inexperience by Damian Marshall and it cost him. Can’t do that around the veterans. They know how to make you pay.”

Lexy Chapel slides into the ring and grabs Syren’s hand, giving her the Adrenaline Championship before raising it up while the referee raises her other hand.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, the SCW Adrenaline Champion, SYREN!”

Syren staggers back a bit, steel reeling from the punishment, as Marshall rolls over, holding his chest. Ravyn then slides into the ring, stepping over the fallen brother of her tag team partner and instead handing one half of the World Tag Team Championships to Syren and then raising her hand again. Syren looks conflicted, even confused, as Lexy fumes.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Gigi Steward walks over to Katie Steward who is with TJ Johnson.

Katie: “Are you sure?”

TJ: “They’re saying progress is being made.”

Katie: “Well until then, we don’t waver.”

Gigi: “Katie. Can I get a word?”

Katie: “Of course!”

Gigi nods.

Gigi: “Now, you know you and I had that talk a few weeks back at home. We tried to get on the same page. It seemed to work last week. Just not our luck. I’m still full in for the Tag Titles and getting you them.”

Katie: “And I said I’d support you in your singles run.”

Gigi nods and smiles.

Gigi: “I think I’m going to be in Kim’s invitational.”

Katie: “Kim? That’s the vegan girl down the street from us-“

Gigi: “No. Kim. Kim Williams. Underground.”

Katie gulps and blinks.

Katie: “The Underground. You…you sure? Are you-“

Gigi: “I have to start taking risks. And this is one. But I could walk out a champion. Send a statement. The Stewards are back!”

Katie: “Underground though?”

Gigi: “Yeah. It’ll be great. And you’ll help, right?”

Katie nods, and keeps nodding, saying nothing.

Johnson: “I think she will.”

Katie turns to Johnson still nodding.

Gigi: “Thanks Katie.”

Katie keeps nodding as Gigi turns and heads off as the scene cuts away.

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

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

And the song continues...

The crowd cheers as "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays.

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

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp. He looks around the crowd as the camera follows him down.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor and Simon Lyman will clash for a World Title opportunity at Apocalypse, but this has gotten more and more personal.”

Knots: “Arguably cost Gavin last week against Asher Hayes. Definitely cost Lyman in the tag team turmoil too.”

Sharper: “And they’ll clash in a rematch from Rise to Greatness.”

Gavin walks up the steel steps. He then walks into the ring. He looks over to the corner and is handed a microphone. He takes it and walks back to the middle of the ring. Gavin looks around as the crowd cheers him. He motions to the truck to cut off his music. They oblige and Gavin looks around the ring.

Taylor: “You all know that I’m facing Simon Lyman at Apocalypse and this has gotten…more and more personal. From him needing to use the referee to avoid losing, to some of the comments he’s made. And then last week, we both took a shot at one another costing each other well-earned wins. It’s ending at Apocalypse one way or another. And it’s ending with one of us getting the title shot we want against the World Champion.”

Taylor stops as the crowd cheers.

Taylor: “And trust me, I’m noticing the time of the calendar. So before anyone asks…I’m looking at it very closely and I have every intention to get the win I should have had at Rise to Greatness XX and making good on that. But…”

Taylor pauses again.

Taylor: “I don’t want to talk to Simon tonight. We’ve said and done enough. There is someone else I want to talk to.”

Taylor turns to the entrance way.

Taylor: “I know you’re here after a few weeks where I’ve heard the rumours, I’m not here to comment on them. I had my privacy respected and I’ll respect yours. All I know is that you are here…Amy Chastaine…can you join me?”

Sharper: “Calling out Amy Chastaine?”

Knots: “Simon’s tag partner.”

Gavin Taylor remains looking at the entrance way. He then backs up.

Taylor: “Please?”

A few more moments pass before “Relentless” by New Years Day starts to play throughout the arena. A few more moments pass before Amy Chastaine walks out from the back, confused. She then starts to walk down to the ring.

Knots: “She’s coming. Just clearly not sure what to think here.”

Chastaine walks down to the ring and reaches it. Gavin holds the ropes open for her, telling her, away from the microphone that he wants to talk to her. Chastaine walks up the steel steps and then slowly enters the ring, keeping her eyes on Gavin. Gavin steps off as Chastaine steps forward. She then looks at Gavin as Gavin extends his hand. Chastaine shakes it and then can be seen asking him “What’s this about?”

Taylor: “Thank you for joining me, first of all. But I wanted to personally and publicly apologize to you Amy.”

Amy looks at Gavin.

Taylor: “As a result of my actions, you and Simon lost the tag team turmoil. At least it didn’t help. And while I have a problem with Simon, you were caught as collateral damage. And I know that too much after everything with Nicole and Ravyn, and that’s just not something I’m okay with. I should’ve stayed back.”

Chastaine listens intently before a “Thank you” can be seen escaping her lips, although still with uncertainty on her mind.

Taylor: “But I hope you realize where teaming with Simon is going. He’s not the same person he was years ago. I’ve had to learn that the hard way.”

Chastaine now turns her head a bit.

Taylor: “Rise to Greatness…taking that shot at the referee. I don’t care how much he says it…he’s been in that ring too long. I also know because I used to do it in the past. The anger…the impulsiveness…even last week, did he really have a goal of winning the turmoil? He has a number one contendership shot against me. Now I could see that as him showing his newfound arrogance…but…”

Amy puts her hand up, now trying to get a word in. Gavin continues as we see Simon Lyman storming down to the ring from the back.

Taylor: “If you had come out earlier, would he have risked it? He was still focusing on me, on Kandis…on himself! I get that he is different because of the stroke, but is it a crutch or-“

Simon enters the ring and spins Taylor around. The crowd roars as Taylor looks at him. Lyman grabs him by the collar.

Lyman: “Don’t you dare try to get in between me and my friends! You and I used to be friends!”

Taylor breaks the hold and shoves him back.

Taylor: “And maybe I’m seeing if the old Simon is there. The one who isn’t a complete asshole!”

Lyman then turns and swings, but Taylor blocks it. Lyman stops himself before accidentally striking Amy. Amy brings her arm up to block it. Lyman and Chastaine look at one another before Taylor spins Lyman around and kicks him in the ribs. He then hoists him up and onto his shoulder before turning and quickly hitting the Highlight of the Night. Lyman rolls over, holding his head and neck in pain. Amy just watches Lyman and Taylor, seemingly not wanting to get involved. Taylor turns and looks at Amy, ready to fight. Amy just looks at him and glares. Taylor then gets up and grabs the microphone. He looks at Amy.

Taylor: “Sorry to get you into this…but he already did that. And as for you Simon…Apocalypse…It’ll just be one highlight of the night…me getting my shot at the World Championship!”

Taylor flips the microphone out of his head. Taylor turns and exits to the ring. Amy then checks on Simon Lyman.

Sharper: “Taylor with the exclamation point. Will it be the same exclamation point he hits at Apocalypse?”

Knots: “What about Amy though? She just stood back. And only now is checking on Lyman.”

Sharper: “Lyman has been almost in some ways out of control. I get that the stroke changed him, but this…this is more than we’ve seen than when was our broadcast colleague.”

Lyman rolls over in pain as Amy checks on him. Gavin Taylor heads to the back.

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for Kandis vs. Konrad Raab comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “And we’re not done yet. The World Champion about to be in action. Kandis, in non-title action, faces off against Konrad Raab who hates here more than anyone else in the world. That’s next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Konrad Raab vs. Kandis

“Feuer Frei” by Rammstein plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain with his flanged German mace with him, acting erratic with an angry look on his face, rising the flanged German mace in the air, wearing red and black face paint on the right side of his face with a red and black suit hoodie over his head he wears with pieces of flame blood designed all over them. He also has a penguin, walrus and a polar bear stitching on the left-hand side of his chest on his gear, stating Stop Climate Change. He also wears black boots along with Red and Black Gloves on his hands. Ginny Raab walks out behind him. Raab crouches down on the floor with the flanged German mace in front of him, looking at the ring with evil intentions.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is our main event of the evening. First, from Cologne, Germany, accompanied by Ginny Raab, he is Burned in Blood, Konrad Raab!”

After the announcement, Konrad picks up his flanged German mace and slowly walks to the ring with a massive amount of boos. Konrad runs up the steps and goes underneath the ropes, while Ginny walks up the stairs and gets in the ring with Konrad. As he's in the ring, Konrad, without showing any sign of acknowledgement from the fans, lays the flanged German mace on the turnbuckle, then sits in the corner of the ring with the crowd booing him, having a nasty look in his eyes, flicking his fists as if he's already ready to fight, with Ginny taking Konrad's flanged German mace away, waiting for the match to start as he takes his hoodie off from his head as Ginny leaves the ring and goes backstage.

Sharper: “This is a match Konrad Raab has waited for since the Jackals disbanded. They pushed him away when Minerva left SCW and he’s wanted to destroy Kandis since.”

Knots: “And looks like CHBK isn’t going to let this fester. The previous ownership kept them part. Not anymore.”

Sharper: “Kandis being injured helped there too and then add the title aspirations for Kandis…”

The opening of "Whore" by In This Moment fills the arena as red and pink lights swirl around...

{I'm the girl you've been thinking about, The one thing you can't live without
I'm the girl you've been waiting for
I'll have you down on your knees, I'll have you begging for more}

Kandis appears on the stage, a sultry smirk on her face as the crowd cheers. She turns and shows off her notorious rear end, swaying it back and forth. The SCW World Championship sits around her waist.

{I can be, I can be your eve... ry... thing}

The lights dim as the music seems to pause a moment, then Kandis turns around, arms spread and feet wide apart as vocalist Maria Brink shouts:

{I CAN BE YOUR WHORE!}

Kandis starts down the ramp as the rest of the chorus continues, the sway in her hips ever present as she smirks at all the cheers, even blowing sarcastic kisses to the crowd.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Santa Barbara, California, she is the SCW World Champion, Kandis!”

As she steps closer to the ring, Konrad exits the ring and runs over to her. Kandis gets her hands up and blocks a shot from Konrad as Konrad throws several right hands. Kandis blocks each of them before nailing him in the ribs. She then grabs him and runs him into the barricade.

Sharper: “And Konrad not waiting. Running to Kandis in the rampway!”

Knots: “Hope Kandis is ready for this!”

Kandis takes off her title and places it on the ground before turning and nailing Konrad with another hard right. She grabs him and starts to drag him to the opposite side of the entrance way. She throws him shoulder first into it. Konrad hits the ground and rolls over. Kandis stomps him in the chest before stomping him in the head. Konrad rolls over and reaches down to his boot. Kandis walks over to him and grabs him, before Konrad hits a jab to the jaw. Kandis staggers back and then we see Konrad pull out a fork and turn, going to nail Kandis in the head with it. Kandis blocks it.

Sharper: “Konrad has a fork!”

Knots: “Where did he get that? From catering? Did he use it?”

Kandis resists as Konrad keeps trying to nail her before he kicks her in the ribs. Konrad then takes the fork and nails Kandis in the forehead with it. The crowd ohs as Kandis falls to her knees. Konrad then starts to drive the fork into her forehead, grinding it in. Kandis reaches up as the crowd ohs and Konrad then pulls it away before driving it down to her forehead again. Kandis rolls over, blood starting to come down her forehead. We cut backstage where Asher Hayes sits on a couch in his locker room, leaning back and smiling, watching. The camera cuts back as Kandis starts to get up and Konrad walks over and starts to grind the fork into her head again. Kandis yells out in pain as Raab smiles before then raking it away. Kandis rolls over and to the mats.

Sharper: “Konrad trying to ruin the facial features of the SCW World Champion.”

Knots: “Asher loves it. He can just sit back, relax.”

Sharper: “Earlier he practically was calling out Konrad, telling him to wait. But now he’s loving this. What the hell is up with that?”

Konrad walks over and grabs Kandis, but Kandis elbows Konrad in the ribs and then again before grabbing him by the head and stepping forward, going for a snapmare into the apron, but turning it more into a snapmare driver. The crowd ohs as Konrad staggers back and falls to a knee. He gets up and Kandis kicks the fork out of his hand. The fork flies down the rampway. Kandis then grabs Konrad and throws him back with a mat slam on the mats. The crowd ohs. Kandis steps forward, touching her forehead before turning back and rubbing her hand all over Konrad’s face.

Kandis: “Probably like this you sick fuck!”

Kandis gets up as Konrad rolls over.

Sharper: “Kandis bleeding thanks to this onslaught by Konrad.”

Knots: “And a match that’s not yet started!”

Sharper: “Not yet in the ring.”

Kandis then grabs Konrad and pulls him up and runs her into the steel steps. Kandis walks around as Konrad winces. He starts to get up and Kandis runs at him, but Konrad gets an elbow up. Kandis staggers back. Konrad then runs forward and clotheslines her down to the mats. Kandis hits hard and winces. Konrad then dives onto her, choking her openly on the floor. Aaron Demitra tries to get Konrad off of him. Konrad just keeps looking at Kandis, hatred in his eyes, as she struggles to breathe. Kandis flails trying to get free before starting to slowly pass out. Konrad then lets go.

Konrad: “No! I need you to feel this!”

Konrad then grabs her by the roots of her hair and drags her up. He then runs her forward and throws her into the barricade. The crowd ohs and boos. Kandis rolls over.

Sharper: “Konrad was choking out Kandis. Only reason this is still going is that Konrad stopped.”

Knots: “Only to hurt her more. You heard him. He wanted her to feel this. And you trust a psycho here.”

Hayes keeps watching backstage as Kandis starts to get up and Konrad grabs her and lifts her up and drops her chest first on the top of the barricade. Kandis staggers back to the ring. Raab turns and hits a jab to the jaw and then another before dropping her with a right hook. Kandis falls to her hands and knees. Konrad then walks around the ring and over to the timekeeper. He throws Phillips down and grabs his office chair. He hoists it up and turns and throws it at Kandis. Kandis ducks. Konrad steps up and Kandis hits a straight kick to the ribs before then grabbing Konrad and spearing him back into the steel steps. The crowd ohs as Konrad sits against the steps. Kandis rolls over and staggers up. She stumbles over to the office chair.

Sharper: “Kandis fighting back. We’ve seen that she is not going to just fall apart here. She’s just going to fight you and be in your face. Saw it with Selena, with Asher, and now Konrad!”

Knots: “Something else is going to be in Konrad’s face too!”

Kandis grabs the office chair and lifts it up before moving forward and throwing it into Konrad, sandwiching him into the steel steps. The crowd ohs. Kandis then grabs him by the head and drags him up and rolls him into the ring. Kandis slides in. Demitra calls for the bell. The bell sounds. Konrad rolls over and Kandis runs over and hits an elbow drop. She gets up and hits another elbow drop. She then turns and hits a leg drop before moving into a pin.

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Konrad kicks out. He rolls over as Kandis grabs him and drags him over to the ropes. She then starts to choke him on the ropes, sitting on his back.

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Kandis steps off and walks around. Konrad winces and Kandis turns and kicks him hard in the chest. Konrad rolls over.

Knots: “That’s one way to tell him how you feel.”

Sharper: “Hard kick. Very hard kick to the chest.”

Konrad grabs at the ropes and Kandis then steps over and hits a crossface punch. She nails him again and again before grabbing Konrad and pulling him up. Konrad gets up, turning around and Kandis drags him to the middle of the ring. Kandis then knees him in the chest once and then again before Konrad shoves her back. Kandis hits the ropes and Konrad drills her with a lunging European uppercut. Kandis hits the mat and rolls over. Konrad rolls away. He starts to get up and Kandis grabs at the ropes. She gets up and Konrad walks over and Kandis again hits a straight kick. Konrad stumbles back. Kandis hits a savate kick. Konrad remains on his feet. Kandis then turns and swings, going for a hard right, but Konrad ducks and hoists her up and spins her out with a blue thunder bomb.

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Kandis kicks out. She rolls over. She starts to get up and Konrad grabs her from behind and hits a release German suplex. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Konrad just muscling Kandis back with that German suplex.”

Knots: “And Asher Hayes is loving it. Kandis gets her. All the better for him.”

Kandis rolls over, holding her head and neck. Konrad stirs and gets up. He then turns and looks at her before pulling her up by the hair and pushing her into the corner. Konrad then headbutts her before nailing her with a hard right and then another shot and another. He grabs Kandis and whips her across the ring. Kandis hits the opposite corner and steps out only for Konrad to grab her by the throat. He hoists her up and hits the Burninator!”

Knots: “Burninating the Countrysides!”

Sharper: “Driving Kandis into the mat. And now a cover!”

Konrad moves into a pin.

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Kandis gets her shoulder up. Konrad rolls off and turns and then stomps Kandis in the face. He stomps her again and then just steps on her face, grinding the sole of his boot into her. Kandis stomps at the mat and pushes him off. Konrad steps forward and turns around. He then grabs Kandis and pulls her up, but Kandis then hits a jawbreaker. Konrad stumbles back and Kandis then runs at him and hits a running backsplash into the corner. Konrad steps forward and Kandis then hits a savate kick, knocking him down. Kandis steps over him and hits the Bass Drop. She stays on him.

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Konrad kicks out. Kandis rolls off. She then gets up and Konrad starts to pull himself up and Kandis grabs him from behind. She forearms him in the back once and then again and again before spinning him around and throwing him into the ropes. He bounces off and Kandis goes for a back drop, but instead, Konrad counters with Burn Blood Infection. He turns and looks at Kandis before smiling as Kandis rolls over, holding her head in pain. Hayes mockingly applauds in the back.

Hayes: “Again! Again!”

Hayes laughs.

Sharper: “Hayes loving this as Konrad drives Kandis with his version of a destroyer.”

Knots: “Just dropping her on her head. Hayes wants it again!”

Sharper: “More and more just maybe wanting to be champion. And he has to go through Kandis, who may no longer be at one hundred percent!”

Konrad then mounts her and looks at her before nailing her with a hard right and then another and another and another. The official calls for a break. Konrad nails her over and over and over again. Demitra goes to stop Konrad, but he grabs Demitra and shoves him back. Demitra avoids falling and then warns him. Konrad snaps at him, before Kandis nails him with a hard right and then another before taking Konrad over with a sunset flip pin.

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Konrad rolls out of it. He then lunges for a European uppercut, but Kandis leans back, dodging and rolls out of the way. Kandis gets up as does Konrad and Konrad turns and goes for a clothesline. Kandis ducks and then kicks him in the ribs and hits a snap DDT.

Sharper: “Kandis drives Konrad into the mat. Hard DDT.”

Knots: “Konrad just landed on the forehead and just dropped.”

Konrad remains down as Kandis then gets up and stands over him and drops down again onto his back with the Bass Drop. The crowd ohs. Kandis then gets up before walking over to the ropes. Konrad grimaces and slowly starts to get up to his knees. Kandis watches him and then snaps at him before Kandis hits the Starmaker. The crowd ohs. Kandis staggers before Asher Hayes runs down from the back. He grabs the World Championship from the floor in the rampway. He then runs into the ring. He slides into the ring. He gets up and runs at Kandis. Kandis ducks. Kandis then nails him with straight kick. Hayes drops the title. The bell sounds. Kandis grabs it and looks at Hayes.

Kandis: “Fuck around and find out asshole!”

Kandis nails Hayes with the SCW World Championship!

Sharper: “Hayes came down. He grabbed the title in the rampway! But Kandis saw it coming!”

Knots: “Hayes has held the title again, but this time, not the result he wanted!”

Kandis looks down at Hayes as Raab recovers enough to grabs Kandis from behind and hoist her up and drop her with the Burn-Blooded Killer Move. Kandis rolls over, holding her head and neck. Raab collapses to the mat, succumbing to the Starmaker. Hayes remains down. The crowd looks on.

Sharper: “And Raab getting a shot in before collapsing! He didn’t get the revenge he wanted-“

Knots: “But let Kandis know he’s not going to stop! But he’ll be on the sidelines watching – Hayes and Kandis! Apocalypse! World Title!”

The scene fades to black…