“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

MAIN SHOW:

 

 

Breakdown opens to see crew members running down the hallway. We hear the sound of yelling as the cameraman runs down the hallway, trying to get to Sasha’s office.

 

Sharper: “What is going on?”

 

Knots: “Are we on?”

 

Sharper: “We’re on…”

 

We then see the cameraman get into the office of Sasha to see Sienna Swann standing over Sasha as Xiomara tries to pull her back.

 

Sienna: “You’re going to do it. Put her in the ring with me!”

 

Sasha: “It’s done. You won. Twice.”

 

Sienna: “She’s still standing. He’s still preening. EVERYONE is still saying it”

 

Sasha: “Then you need to live with it!”

 

Sienna swings and nails Sasha with a hard right. Sasha slumps down a bit.

 

Sienna: “Try this again! Huh! Huh!”

 

Sienna swings and nails her again.

 

Xiomara: “Sienna!”

 

Sienna: “Then where’s my World Title shot? I beat your precious future! Huh!”

 

Sienna swings a third time, nailing her again before Xiomara pulls her back.

 

Sharper: “Sienna striking Sasha!”

 

Knots: “Three times!”

 

Sharper: “What the hell is wrong with her?!”

 

Sienna then spins away and storms off, shoving the cameraman back. The fall over and we see the camera turn, knocking someone else over.

 

Xiomara: “Sienna…enough!”

 

We then cut to the arena and to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots are at the announce position.

 

Sharper: “What in the world is going on here?”

 

Knots: “We just saw Sienna Swann completely lose it. She just attacked the boss!”

 

Sharper: “Not how we imagined we’d be coming on the air tonight. Adam Sharper here. I’m with Jonathan Knots. David Helms retained the World Title. Frozen Hell still Tag Team Champions.”

 

Knots: “We were going to talk about the start of the SCW Tag League tonight. Three matches, including the Jackass and Big Ass Connection facing Dark Fantasy.”

 

Sharper: “But now, Sienna Swann taking the spotlight here.”

 

Knots: “Of course she did. You heard. She wants the World Title.”

 

Sharper: “That’s not all Jon. I think she wanted Jordan. Sasha said she beat her twice.”

 

Knots: “Sienna may have won the battles, but Jordan Majors won the war. She was standing tall at the end of the IronWoman match. Not Sienna. Sienna Swann couldn’t keep it going and Majors fought to the end.”

 

Sharper: “You sure you want this. You already have Christy Matthews going after you. Now Sienna-“

 

Knots: “I’ll say it. Jordan Majors is the IronAngel. She outlasted Sienna Swann in HER match. She doesn’t like it. She had a chance to shut me up. She didn’t. And as unhinged as she is, she can come out here and…come to my face. I said to Christy too. To her face. She wants to now copy Christy. Why not? She followed Kelcey. Now follow other champions.”

 

Sharper: “Jon…”

 

Knots: “What? Cheap shot? She just attacked our boss for what? Because SHE failed in her own personal goal. Have some damn accountability. I’ll call it like I see it out here!”

 

We then cut to the floor by the stage as Sienna Swann walks along the floor. Xiomara Diaz is with her. Swann pulls herself onto the ramp and starts to walk forward. We then see Dean Black step out from the back with a number of officials. Sienna turns and shoves one back and Xiomara tries to get them to stop, but Sienna storms around the ring. The crowd boos seeing her.

 

Sharper: “Jon…you may get your chance.”

 

Knots: “Good! Maybe then security can get her locked up!”

 

Sienna heads around the ring as officials run around and stop Sienna. Sienna tries to get past, before looking around, clearly stewing in her thoughts. Xiomara even is talking with her. This leads to Bree Lancaster running out from the back and jogging down to the ring. The crowd boos louder seeing her.

 

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster now out here.”

 

Knots: “Good. Maybe someone can save her job. Keep spiraling Sienna!”

 

Bree steps in front of Sienna as Sienna steps forward toward Knots. One of the ringside cameraman gets close enough.

 

Sienna: “I need to go and deal with a problem. You’re on board. I know you are!”

 

Bree: “You cracked Sasha! You attacked her, Sie!”

 

Sienna: “Just doing what needed to be done. To get use respect!”

 

Bree: “Now’s not the time to throw everything away!”

 

Knots: “Bree for once being a voice of reason. That’s how screwed up this situation is!”

 

Sharper: “She’s been teetering for so long. Since Retribution. Then this situation with Jordan. Losing Chris…”

 

Knots: “Lost Nathaniel. Kelcey’s child. NOT hers. This only proves Chris was the smart one!”

 

Sienna keeps trying to get past as officials keep her back. We then see security heading down as Dean Black heads to the ring. Bree Lancaster looks over.

 

Bree: “Keep them back!”

 

Xiomara turns and heads over, but Dean Black shakes her head.

 

Black: “She’s gone. We’re not playing this. Not tonight.”

 

Xiomara just looks around as Bree keeps trying to talk to Sienna. We then see Sienna nail one of the officials with a forearm shot and then grab another. She starts to push through as Knots stands up. Bree then steps up and stops Sienna. Bree keeps talking to Sienna as the crowd then roars as we see David Helms jogging out from the back with Regan Street and Selena Frost. The crowd cheers some more and the three head down to the ring. Bree looks up.

 

Bree: “Like you’ll help!”

 

David ignores Bree as he enters the ring. Regan and Selena head around the ring. David looks at Sienna.

 

David: “You can ask for what you want, but you’re proving everyone right about everything I’ve said. What Owen! What Kelcey say!”

 

Sienna snaps a bit and grabs at the ropes. The crowd roars. Bree pulls her back.

 

Bree: “Shut up!”

 

Selena and Regan head over to the spot in front of the announce table. Sienna turns and throws her arms up.

 

Sienna: “Going to protect him. Gotta love it. All of the spotlight whores!”

 

Regan just shakes her head, more disappointed as Selena steps up, ready to fight if need be. The crowd continues to look on before Xiomara is moved out of the way. Sienna then steps forward, but her arm is grabbed by a security guard. She turns and goes to swing, but that arm is caught by another guard. They pull her arms back and one pulls out a pair of zip ties.

 

Bree: “Hey! You’re hurting her!”

 

David Helms looks on Regan continues to disapprovingly look at Sienna. Selena remains ready to step in as the crowd starts to chant “Na na na na! Na na na na! Hey Hey Hey! Goodbye!” Sienna looks around as the guards secure Sienna’s hands. She yells at David and then to Regan.

 

Sienna: “Don’t you judge me! You’ve done worse! Hypocrites!”

 

Sienna keeps yelling as Bree walks with them, turning to Xiomara. Xiomara just shakes her head. Sienna is escorted away. The crowd cheers, continuing to sing as Selena then gets up onto the steel steps and waves. Bree turns and glares at her. Selena just turns to her and Bree looks around before turning to Xiomara. The two start to follow the guards with Sienna.

 

Sharper: “Sienan Swann has been restrained.”

 

Knots: “Get her out of here. Get her as far away from here. I hope she enjoyed her trip to San Francisco!”

 

Sharper: “David Helms out here. The World Champion, a target of ire. Selena and Regan out here. Our Tag Team Champions.”

 

Knots: “Family sticks together. Notice who’s not out here to help Sienna? That’s right. Chris. He knew he run!”

 

Sharper: “Well…”

 

We focus on Sienna as she is dragged to the back.

 

Sharper: “We’re going to try and reset here. Breakdown returns from San Francisco, after this.”

 

The scene slowly fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

DURING THE BREAK:

We see a still of Sienna Swann looking up, defiantly so, as security stands behind her.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. A wild start already. And we can tell you, during the commercial break, Sienna Swann was escorted from the arena.”

 

Knots: “No! No! She was arrested!”

 

The video plays as security hands Sienna off to the police officers. She thrashes a bit.

 

Officer: “Please stop resisting or we will also charge you with that.”

 

Xiomara: “Sienna. Just listen to them.”

 

Sienna grits her teeth.

 

Officer: “Watch your head.”

 

Sienna: “Nothing better happen to me! You know who I am!”

 

The officers guide Sienna into the back of the cruiser. She moves to be better comfortable, clearly annoyed. The officers step back as Xiomara comes over.

 

Xiomara: “Say nothing until I get there.”

 

The officers close the door before they enter the front of the cruiser. They then start to drive off as Xiomara turns to Dean Black.

 

Xiomara: “Please don’t let Sasha do something rash. Sienna’s been under a lot of pressure.”

 

Black: “That’s not my call. And frankly, looks to me that she’s finally just realizing there are consequences to her actions.”

 

Black heads off as Xiomara sighs. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Backstage, we open up to see Jessica Winters standing with the SCW World Champion. He is looking off screen, saying something to Regan Street and Selena Frost, who head back into a nearby locker room.

 

Jessica: “We just saw Sienna Swann arrested and escorted from the premises. We’ll have an update on Sasha shortly, when we can. We can tell you she’s getting checked by our trainer. Meanwhile, I’m Jessica Winters here with David Helms, the SCW World Champion. Part of this whole situation involves someone you’ve gotten to know well, Jordan Majors, but also Sienna’s own goals for the World Title. I assume you came out to avoid this escalating more than it needed to.”

 

Helms: “Sometimes you need to lead by example. I am the SCW World Champion and given that, yeah, this in part involves this title here, that motivated me. So was the fact that someone who is part of my extended family, Mr. Jonathan Knots, was going to be in the crosshairs. But more importantly, it was just a matter that I knew I had to head out there. I even saw Owen Cruze and Kelcey Wallace backstage on the way. Kelcey knew her being out there was only going to set her off more. So Regan, Selena and I went out because what we just saw is not what this sport is about. That is someone who needs help, and needs to get it-“

 

We then see Bree Lancaster storm into the scene.

 

Bree: “Don’t you start with your self-righteousness here. That woman has been through more than you could EVER understand. Having her son taken away from her. Having her husband betray her and now you come here, talking about how you did it because it was the right thing to do. No, you did it because you’re just as attention demanding as everyone. You wanted people to remember YOU were World Champion.”

 

David: “Bree….be with your friend.”

 

Bree: “I’ll worry about her. But I’m not going to let you make another moment about yourself. Sienna just wanted to get what she felt she was owed. She’s been disrespected long enough. And you, you need to remember that you have a target on your back. And if it won’t be Sienna, it will be me, because you know I deserve that rematch. And Glory, she tried. She didn’t win. That delay, the inevitable, it’s coming!”

 

David: “Take that up with Sasha. Because I’ll face whomever is in front of me. You, Tommy, or someone else.”

 

Bree: “Keep running. And you…”

 

Bree turns to Jessica.

 

Bree: “Stop giving this man more attention than he deserves.”

 

Jessica: “You can’t deny he helped dispel the situation.”

 

Bree: “I helped dispel it until security screwed it up.”

 

Bree turns to David.

 

Bree: “That’s what a real champion does.”

 

Bree heads off. David just smirks. Jessica turns to him.

 

David: “Sienna better hope Sasha is feeling good about this. A shame because I know Regan and Selena, they always hoped at some point she’d snap out of this all. But she’s spiralling. And this…this is what happens when no one is honest with her.”

 

David pauses and then turns to Jessica.

 

David: “You know if Chris is here?”

 

Jessica: “Cannon?”

 

David nods.

 

Jessica: “I’ve heard he’s here. I know Lucas, your business partner, is looking for him.”

 

David: “Thanks…”

 

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

 

David turns the locker room Regan and Selena entered as the scene cuts to the ring.

Crystal Zdunich & Maria Salvatore vs. Konrad Raab & Alistaire Allocco

SCW Tag League

 

The arena fades to black as the screen lights up and we are treated to an old school movie countdown image.

 

5

 

4

 

3

 

2

 

1

 

THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!

 

“I’m Coming Out'' by Diana Ross begins to blast all across the speakers and as that happens we are able to see Crystal Zdunich, along with Maria Salvatore. Maria Salvatore comes out wearing her Maria Hearts Maleek leather jacket. She smiles as she flips off the crowd. 

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. Introducing first, Crystal Zdunich and Maria Salvatore!”

 

Crystal smiles as her group of paparazzi gather up in front of the ring and they snag photo after photo of the Latina beauty. She walks down the ramp as she turns her nose up to the fans. Her following of paparazzi meet her as does a red carpet. She takes in the appeal of the cameras smiling as flashes begin to go off one after another. She then runs up the steps where she walks towards the middle of the apron. She blows kisses out to the crowd before dropping into a split entering the ring. She pops back up doing a hair flip as she waits for the match to begin. Maria joins her in their respective corner.

 

Sharper: “Both Crystal and Maria are looking to bounce back after a rough few weeks. They have a big test before them in the form of Alistaire Allocco and Konrad Raab.”

 

“Cold as Ice” by M.O.P. plays over the sound system as the white snow comes down on the ramp. Konrad Raab comes jumping and walking out wearing a hooded coat over his head with his Pitbull logo and his The Iced Rainbow nickname on the back of it, along with his name. Dylan Howell comes out moments later and raises his hands and goes behind Konrad. Konrad also wears his red, green and blue wrestling trousers with black gloves on both of his hands with a side cross necklace on his neck with the blue and black yin-yang tattoo on his right shoulder, Iceman from X-Men tattoo on his back, Ice wolf on his left chest and ice bear on his right chest.

 

Phillips: “And their opponents, first, from Cologne, Germany, accompanied by Dylan Howell, he is The Iced Rainbow, Konrad Raab!”

 

Knots: “Raab thought he finished off his little feud with Maria at Apocalypse, but he finds himself opposite of her once again here. At least he’s got back up this time!”

 

He ignores the fans due to his focus on wanting to fight in the ring with Dylan Howell behind him and goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and takes the hood off, unveiling his red, green and blue mask as Dylan raises his hands in the ring. Konrad then takes his hoodie coat off, before sitting down in the corner of the ring with the crowd cheering for him, having a nasty look in his eyes. Dylan pats Konrad's shoulder before he gets out the ring, waiting for the match to start.

 

Rise!!!!

Look deep into his eyes!

Rise!!!!

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

 

The spotlights shine forth from the stage, bathing the entire arena in blinding white lights corresponding with a verse of “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence. A figure stands in front of the curtains, his arms are extended horizontally, and his legs spread. His back is turned to the audience. His presence incites a chorus of cheers from the crowd. As the bright lights start to dim, you can tell the man is wearing pure white tights. A blood red sleeveless coat stretching from his defined torso down to his equally bright white boots. Alistaire kicks out his leg to turn to face the crowd as the chorus of his theme kicks in. He then glances back as Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks out. He looks around, through his sunglasses and Alistaire nods to him.

 

Phillips: “And his partner, accompanied by Alex Desoubrais Jr., from Rochester, New York, he is Alistaire Allocco!” 

 

Alistaire begins to walk down the ramp with his dark eyes staring intently upon the ring before him. He marches down with purpose, waving and smiling to the children in the crowd. He stops at the bottom of the ramp for a moment, before launching forward, sliding into the ring. Alex Desoubrais Jr. takes his place next to Howell at ringside. He looks on as Alistaire discards his coat by tossing it to the referee. In the center of the ring, he hops up and down, switching his weight behind his feet as he stands. Raab rises up out of the corner and talks with Allocco.

 

Sharper: “Despite their age gap, it seems Raab almost looks up to Alistaire.”

 

Knots: “That’s right, but we all know Alistaire’s been going through a lot lately, so Raab might be looking to step into more of a mentor role here in this partnership. Alistaire seems to be taking that role with Alex Jr., though, so who knows?”

 

Raab tells Allocco that he’ll start things off. Maria stays in the ring as Crystal goes on the apron. The bell rings as Raab and Maria circle one another.

 

Sharper: “Looks like Maria still wants some of Raab here, so she’ll start things off.”

 

Suddenly, Maria tags in Crystal. The crowd boos. 

 

Knots: “Or maybe not! Crystal coming in now.”

 

Maria cackles in Raab’s direction as she goes onto the apron, making way for Crystal. Crystal and Raab lock up. Crystal hits Raab with a knee to the gut. She goes for a snapmare, but Raab rolls right through and pops up. Crystal rushes him, but gets taken down with an arm drag. She gets right back up and runs into another arm drag. She gets up again and goes for a clothesline, but Raab ducks. He lifts her up and hits a backdrop. He goes for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Crystal gets a shoulder up.

 

Knots: “Maria might have made the wrong choice starting with Crystal here. Raab is all over her.”

 

Raab goes to pick Crystal up, but she rolls him up with a small package.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Raab breaks free. They both quickly get up. Raab goes for a jumping enzuigiri but Crystal ducks it as Raab crashes to the mat. He goes to get up, but Crystal hits him with a Russian legsweep. Raab sits up as Crystal bounces off the ropes. She hits him with a running dropkick, sending him back to the mat. She covers him.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Raab gets a shoulder up.

 

Sharper: “Some good back and forth here, but nothing too major’s been hit.”

 

Crystal gets up and tags in Maria. Maria rushes into the ring and slides down on Raab and begins pummeling him. Crystal joins in with a series of stomps as the referee begins the count.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

The referee pulls Crystal off and puts her back into the corner. She obeys and goes onto the apron while smirking. Maria goes for a cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Raab gets a shoulder up. Maria gets up and lays in a few stomps as the crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Tide quickly turning here as Crystal and Maria are back on top of Raab.”

 

Knots: “Taking advantage of every rule, finding any leeway they can!”

 

Maria picks Raab up and quickly drops him back down with a snap suplex. She spins around and turns him onto his stomach, nailing him with a series of elbows to the back of the head. She shifts forward and locks in a crossface. Raab immediately reaches out for the ropes, but falls short.

 

Sharper: “Maria’s not known for her submissions during her brief run here in SCW so far, but she’s wearing Raab down with one now.”

 

Knots: “If Raab gets out of this, he has to get Alistaire in to give himself a chance to regroup a bit.”

 

Raab yells in agony as he slowly inches his way towards the ropes. It looks like he might get a hold of them, but Crystal rushes into the ring and kicks his arm away. The crowd boos as she attempts to drag him back to the middle of the ring, but the referee blocks her and forces her back to her corner. Allocco looks on in frustration.

 

Sharper: “Crystal might get her team disqualified if she keeps this up.”

 

Maria laughs as she pulls back on Raab further. Raab yells out again as he crawls forward slightly. He reaches out and finally grabs the bottom rope.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Maria releases the hold and gets up. The crowd boos as she taunts them. Maria turns around and goes to pick up Raab. Raab suddenly hits her with a toe kick to the gut and follows it up with a quick DDT. The crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Raab coming back now!”

 

Knots: “He’s gotta go for the tag now.”

 

Raab slowly pulls himself up using the ropes. He begins to stumble towards his corner to tag in Allocco. Allocco grabs the tag rope and sticks his hand out as far as he can in anticipation. Crystal once again rushes into the ring and runs after Raab. She nails him from behind with a running enzuigiri. The crowd ohs then boos.

 

Sharper: “Damn it! She’s treating this like a tornado tag!”

 

Crystal laughs as the referee pulls her back to her corner and warns her once again. Maria pulls herself up and approaches Raab from behind. She waits for him to get up. As soon as he does, she hooks his arms and spins him.

 

Knots: “Going for the Off with Her Head! Or in this case, Raab’s head!”

 

Raab gets loose and pushes Maria off. Maria turns around and runs towards Raab, but he hits her with a spinebuster. The crowd cheers. Raab quickly crawls to his corner as Crystal enters the ring again. He successfully tags Allocco. The crowd roars as Allocco hops into the ring.

 

Sharper: “And here comes Alistaire!”

 

Crystal goes for a clothesline on Allocco, but he ducks it and slips behind her. He hits her with a release German suplex. Crystal rolls out of the ring as both Maria and Allocco get up. Allocco spins Maria around and puts her in a full nelson. He snaps her back and hits her with a dragon suplex. The crowd ohs. He goes for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Maria kicks out. Allocco quickly locks one of Maria’s arms in his legs and locks her opposite arm under his shoulder, locking in a double underhook crossface. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Now Allocco, with the submission! It’s locked in!”

 

Knots: “And Maria has absolutely nowhere to go!”

 

Crystal recovers and rolls into the ring. Allocco releases the hold and shoots up, ready to defend himself, but Raab comes out of nowhere and spears Crystal. The crowd cheers. Raab and Crystal scuffle on the ground and the referee gets them out of the ring. With the referee’s back turned, Maria nails Allocco with a low blow. The crowd boos. She rolls him up as the referee turns around.

 

Sharper: “No! Not like this!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Allocco kicks out. Crystal and Raab return to their corners as Maria continuously slaps Allocco in the back of the head as he makes his way to his feet. She grabs him and hits him with a stalling brainbuster. She goes for another cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Allocco breaks free. 

 

Sharper: “Alistaire came in hot, but that low blow has put things back in Crystal and Maria’s favor.”

 

Knots: “Maria could have easily picked up the win after the low blow, but Alistaire showed his determination by kicking out.”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Raab might be a bit refreshed. Might be a good time to switch back out.”

 

Maria drags Allocco to her corner and tags Crystal in. They work together to hit a double suplex. Maria exits the ring as Crystal goes for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Allocco gets a shoulder up. Crystal shoots up and stalks a stirring Allocco. He gets halfway up and she jumps up on the ropes and bounces back, going for a springboard kick. Allocco shifts to the side and hits her with a European uppercut in midair. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “What a shot!”

 

Knots: “Alistaire might be able to get Raab back in now!”

 

Allocco instead goes for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Crystal kicks out. Allocco picks her up and hits her with a northern lights suplex. He immediately slides towards Crystal’s legs and locks in a kneebar. He locks it in but Crystal quickly gets to the ropes. Allocco instantly releases the hold and gets right back up. He picks Crystal up and locks her in a waistlock from behind. Crystal slips out and scatters towards the corner, tagging in Maria and rolling out of the ring. Raab holds out his hand for the tag.

 

Sharper: “Crystal wanting out.”

 

Knots: “And Raab wanting in!”

 

Maria rushes in but Allocco nails her with a straight kick to the gut. He grabs her and hits her with a gutwrench suplex. She rolls to the opposite corner and stands back in the corner, right next to Raab. Allocco runs at her and hits her with a running elbow in the corner. Raab holds his hand out for the tag, but Allocco is too focused to notice. He grabs Maria and hits her with an exploder suplex. Raab once again holds his hand out as Allocco gets up, but Allocco instead stays on top of Maria, going immediately to pick her back up.

 

Sharper: “Alistaire’s so determined here, I don’t think he even noticed that Raab was ready to get in here!”

 

Allocco goes for another exploder suplex and he hits it.

 

Knots: “Well, Alistaire is feeling confident here now! Maria got that cheap shot in, but that only seemed to fire him up! Maybe he doesn’t want to stop his momentum here with a tag.”

 

The crowd cheers as Allocco hooks Maria’s legs and turns her over. He locks in Glorious Revolution, driving his knee into Maria’s back as he secures the hold.

 

Sharper: “Glorious Revolution! In the center of the ring!”

 

Maria screams in agony. Crystal begins to stir outside of the ring. She appears to be rolling into the ring, but gives up and collapses on the apron as Maria taps out. The crowd roars as the bell sounds and “Eyes Like Fire” by Collision of Innocence plays. Allocco releases the hold and Maria rolls out of the ring.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via submission, Alistaire Allocco and Konrad Raab!”

 

Raab steps into the ring and the referee raises his and Allocco’s hands in the air.

 

Sharper: “Well, Alistaire may have neglected to tag in Raab, but it all worked out in the end for this new team.”

 

Knots: “Just the one tag between the two during this match! You don’t see that every day. They may have some things to work out together, but they’re victorious here tonight.”

 

Howell and Desoubrais Jr. roll into the ring as Maria and Crystal lay on the outside of the ring. Allocco and Raab can be seen speaking to one another in the ring. The scene fades as they exchange words.

COMMERCIALS

Jay Gold vs. Syren

SCW Television Championship

 

The lights suddenly turn off in the arena.  Immediately the big screen goes completely bright white, almost blinding.  Then the white light simmers down.  The voice of Jay Gold can be heard saying "The old is about to become the new."  Those words also display on the big screen.  A few moments pass before the white background with the words turns to a solid gold background.   "Until The Day I Die" by Story of the Year begins to play.  As the song gets to the chorus, one gold pyro goes off on each side of the stage.  At this moment Jay Gold appears on the stage and surveys the crowd, genuinely smiling and nodding.  As he hears the crowd's positive response he begins to head to the ring.  Once he arrives he walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring.  He again nods at his surroundings and gives the crowd the thumbs up.  They cheer him and keep going until it is clear that Jay is ready to take on this latest wrestling match in his career.  His music settles as this happens. 
 
Phillps: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the SCW Television Championship. Introducing first, the challenger, from Albany, New York, weighing in at 165 pounds…he is…Jay Gold!”
 
The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.
 
“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is—”
 
There’s a record scratch before a deep voice fills the arena.
 
“INFAMOUS!”
 
The opening of “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system and we cut to the hallways in the back, where the cameras watch as Syren rounds a corner on her way to the ring. She’s got her hands taped, appears to be in her ring gear with her ring jacket on, but doesn’t even acknowledge the camera. Behind her are notably CHBK and Alexander Crowe, and we can see Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews in the background as well. The crowd boos as this footage is shown on the screens. As the lights come back up in the arena, we see Syren walking through the doorway that security entered through moments earlier. She stands in the aisleway for a moment before turning her back to the camera. On the back of her jacket we see the Infamous skull logo.
 
Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy
 
Syren spins back around again before looking over her shoulder. From behind her we see the rest of Infamous also walking through the doorway, led by CHBK. Ravyn Taylor and Christy Matthews also have similar jackets to Syren, with Christy’s being red in design and with a hood pulled up over her head. Syren leads the pack to the guard rail with the security walking alongside them, holding back any fans from getting too close.
 
Phillips: “Introducing, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, Ravyn Taylor, Christy Matthews, Christopher Richter and SCW Hall of Famer CHBK, hailing from Los Angeles, California, and weighing one hundred and twenty nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, and the current SCW Television Champion…she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN!”
 
Syren smirks as she’s introduced. Once they get to the guard rail Syren jumps over before the camera follows her walking up the ring steps. Once there we see Alexander Crowe leap onto the apron and sit on the middle rope, lowering it for her. She steps between the ropes and leans back to kiss him before Syren climbs the turnbuckles and points to herself confidently, shouting down at those at ringside as they jeer her. She takes her jacket off and tosses it to Alexander at ringside as she adjusts the skull-logo armband on her arm, pointing it out to the camera with a grin on her face and tapping it with two fingers.
 
The ref calls for the bell. Syren and Jay begin to circle one another, before lunging forward, engaging in a tie-up. Jay pulls Syren into a side headlock, but Syren shoves him forward into the ropes. Jay hits the ropes and comes back, taking Syren down with a shoulder tackle.
 
Syren gets to her feet, as Jay bounces off the ropes once again. Syren drops to the mat, and Jay leaps over her. She gets back to her feet, going for a clothesline, only for Jay to dunk under, before dropping down and rolling Syren up for a quick count.
 
1!
 
Syren kicks out.
 
Sharper: “TV title match underway. Two Hall of Fame performers competing against one another tonight, Syren taking on Jay Gold.”
 
Knots: “And Jay getting a quick one count in the early goings of this match. Not sure how I feel about giving Syren credit, but Jay will have to do a lot more than that to keep her down.”
 
Jay gets to his feet, and grabs Syren, only for Syren to connect with a European uppercut. Jay staggers back. Syren charges, only for Jay to connect with a quick superkick. Syren drops to the mat. Jay is shown giving CHBK a quick smirk, earning the ire of the Canadian Heartbreaker.
 
Sharper: “Jay Gold paying tribute to his old rival, CHBK.”
 
Knots: “I’m sure the old guy really appreciates it, despite the bitter company he keeps.”
 
Jay goes for another cover.
 
1
 
2
 
Syren kicks out. Jay pulls Syren up from the mat and hits a knife edge chop. Syren stumbles back, before connecting with a forearm. Jay hits another knife edge chop. Syren hits another forearm, before kicking Jay in the knee. Jay drops to one knee, and Syren hooks him, planting him with a spike DDT. The seven-time champion goes for a cover of her own.
 
1
 
2
 
Jay kicks out. Syren grabs Jay, pulling him up. She whips him across the ring. Jay bounces off the ropes. Syren goes for a clothesline, but Jay dunks under, bouncing off the ropes once again, taking Syren down with a running hurricanrana. Syren hits the mat, before rolling over and getting to one knee, just as Jay bounces off the ropes, and takes her down with a flipping neckbreaker.
 
Sharper: “Jay Gold taking the fight to Syren.”
 
Knots: “If you want to become champion, especially in this company, you have to bring the fight. Jay should know that better than most.”
 
Sharper: “I know it’s rare, but I’ll have to agree with you on that.”
 
Jay grabs Syren, but she shoves him back a bit, before hitting a European uppercut. Syren then steps up and connects with an enziguri. Jay drops down to one knee, as Syren is shown bouncing off the ropes and connecting with a running Yakuza kick. Syren then hooks the leg.
 
Knots: “Jay Gold getting a Face Lift.”
 
1
 
2
 
Jay shoots the shoulder up.
 
Sharper: “The two-time SCW Champion is still in this thing.”
 
Syren pulls Jay up to his feet. She hits a few forearms, before going to whip Jay into the corner. Jay manages to reverse, before pulling Syren into a short arm lariat. Syren hits the mat, before rolling over and getting to one knee. Jay charges into the ropes, just as Syren gets to her feet. Jay bounces back, connecting with a springboard back elbow. The crowd cheers as Jay slams his fists down on the mat.
 
Sharper: “Jay getting the crowd behind him.”
 
Jay points to the top rope, before making his way toward the corner. Syren is shown slowly stirring as Jay begins to climb to the top rope.
 
Knots: “Jay going up top…”
 
Sharper: “And Syren…”
 
Syren is shown clubbing Jay in the back, as she climbs up with him. Jay drops down to the second rung, as Syren climbs to the top. She hits a few more forearms, before grabbing Jay and dropping down, driving Jay to the mat with the Total Makeover. The crowd begins to boo as Syren hooks the leg.
 
Sharper: “Syren connecting with the Total Makeover. Does Jay have anymore fight left?”
 
1
 
2
 
Knots: “Come on, Gold! Come on!”
 
3…
 
“Groupie” hits as the ref calls for the bell. Infamous slide into the ring, joining Syren as she climbs to her feet. The ref hands her the belt as Jay is shown, slightly stirring on the mat.
 
Phillips: “And here is your winner…and STILL….SCW Television Champion…SYREN!!!”
 
The crowd continues to boo as Syren and the rest of Infamous are shown celebrating. They then turn to Jay Gold. Gold stirs and Syren turns to CHBK. CHBK smirks and just as he steps forward, we see Kelsai Adamson-Mason running down from the back. The crowd roars. Kelsai slides into the ring.

 

Sharper: “Infamous was planning to do something-“

 

Knots: “Kelsai! What are you doing?”

 

Sharper: “Gold and Adamson-Mason have started to develop a professional relationship in that they’ve worked together a lot…”

 

Knots: “You’re too nice!”

 

Amy Chastaine starts to jog out a few steps behind before we see Syren turn to CHBK and Christy kicks Kelsai in the ribs. The crowd boos as Crowe then moves over and starts to stomp away on Kelsai, intentionally going to the ankle. Kelsai throws right hands toward Christy and Crowe as Ravyn and Syren turn away from Gold. Amy hops onto the apron and just then, Christy turns and nails her with a hard right. She falls off. The crowd boos. Kelsai falls out of the corner and steps forward. Gold rolls over and reaches out, realizing what’s going on. He stirs only for then, Cid Turner to run out from the back, along with Jason Helms. Jake Starr is a few steps behind too. The crowd roars. Syren and Ravyn get a few shots in on Jay Gold as Christy starts to stomp away at the ankle and heel, but the trio enter the ring. Amy pulls herself up, annoyed, and enters too. Christy pulls away from Kelsai and Infamous quickly exit the ring. Christy looks at Amy as Amy turns and checks on Kelsai as Gold rolls over and does the same. Kelsai grasps at her ankle as Helms, Turner and Starr remain in the ring.

 

Sharper: “Helms and Starr coming down. Helms clearly in a relationship with Amy, but Starr supporting his tag partner.”

 

Knots: “Turner also reminding Dark Fantasy he and Asher are focused on them.”

 

Sharper: “But the damage may be done. Kelsai’s ankle. She’s holding it. And Christy went to work!”

 

Kelsai remains in pain as Infamous heads to the back.

Sharper: “Well from one potential injury to another. Let’s now go backstage. Jaina Lancaster is standing by outside of the trainer’s room with an update on our boss.”

 

The scene cuts to the backstage area where Jaina Lancaster waits. She quickly refocuses.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. Yes, I am here outside of the trainer’s room. Moments ago, Sasha was helped out of the trainer’s room. Along with her assistant, they have been told to leave the premises, the idea being that she will be still under observation, but the stress of running SCW actively will not be helpful. It is believed she suffered a concussion from the blows Sienna Swann struck on her.”

 

Jaina pauses.

 

Jaina: “That’s all we know at the moment-“

 

Holly Adams then comes onto the scene and starts to go for the trainer’s room.

 

Holly: “Sasha! You there!”

 

Jaina: “Holly? Why are you looking for Sasha?”

 

Holly turns.

 

Holly: “Oh, you must be her minion. When she’s out-“

 

Jaina: “No, I’m an interviewer. Jaina Lancaster…”

 

Holly: “That’s great. Now-“

 

Jaina: “Not only that, but Sasha’s not there. She’s left the building.”

 

Holly: “Probably a good idea. Someone like her always has good ideas. That’s why I was going to offer her one of my own. The Tag League. It needs some Holly Adams. And well, I’ve not heard anything yet. And I’m a bit hurt. I thought Sasha and I had something.”

 

Jaina: “Well, that’s interesting, but Holly, there’s probably a good reason why you haven’t.”

 

Holly: “Oh yeah? You are her minion. I knew it. You’re like a mini-me for her. It’s cute. Really! I need to get me one of my own. But-“

 

Jaina: “But that’s what I was going to say. You don’t have any friends. You get along with no one.”

 

Holly: “That’s not true! I’m going to tell Sasha to fire you. To spread such slander and lies. Everyone LOVES me. I’m EVERYONE’S favourite wrestler. People would line up to team with me!”

 

Holly just then shoves Jaina back.

 

Holly: “Just get out of my way. I’ll talk to the head bitch in charge myself!”

 

Holly walks off as Jaina looks at her. She then turns to the camera.

 

Jaina: “Well it’s a-“

 

Holly then returns.

 

Holly: “And stop interrupting people. Especially people better and more important than you! It’s rude!”

 

Holly turns and heads off again. Jaina just sighs and turns back to the camera.

 

Jaina: “We-“

 

Holly then comes back.

 

Holly: “Wait. Lancaster? As in…”

 

Jaina: “Uh-huh.”

 

Holly: “Oh you poor thing. You just don’t have a chance. Wait…”

 

Holly looks around and then steps behind the camera. We then hear a “Hey!” Holly comes back with a half-eaten chocolate bar.

 

Holly: “Just have this. Sit over there. You’ve been dealt a bad hand, but this will make it worth it for like three minutes.”

 

Jaina just looks at Holly, questioning if she’s serious.

 

Jaina: “She’s a former World Champion-“

 

Holly: “Whatever helps you not cry through the days.”

 

Holly then turns and heads off again as Jaina shakes her head.

 

Jaina: “We’ll be back.”

 

Jaina then looks at the chocolate bar before the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Alistaire Allocco walks out from the shower area, now in track pants and drying his hair with a towel. Alex Desoubrais Jr. walks over to him.

 

Alex Jr.: “We need to talk.”

 

Alistaire: “About what? Did you absorb everything out there?”

 

Alex Jr.: “Why are you teaming with him? I thought this was a mentorship of me. And frankly, I have the experience. And earlier-”

 

Alistaire: “I see your confidence is coming back. Unless you’ve been watching your work, you can’t step forward without tripping over yourself. You’re an insult to professional wrestling.”

 

The crowd ohs as Alex Jr. looks down.

 

Alistaire: “Sorry to be blunt, but honesty is what you need to hear. You are not ready for any serious competition. Konrad is a good friend. You agreed to my mentorship. You have an opportunity to learn from one of the most decorated wrestlers in recent SCW history. A multiple time World Champion. A bar you’ve never even sniffed. You’re the son of a legend. And yet, he has nothing to do with you. I almost wish that was the case with my father.”

 

Alex Jr.: “Better now…”

 

Alistaire: “But right now, you can have all of the ego. But if you think you’re ready to run again, you will fall on your face and next time, I may not be there to pick you up. I have a God given talent. I’m offering to share it with you. Do you understand?”

 

Alex Jr. nods and backs up.

 

Alex Jr.: “Guess I stand back and watch-“

 

Alistaire: “And provide notes.”

 

Alex Jr.: “What?”

 

Alistaire: “You are still a former World Tag Team Champion. Your skills may be as dull as a butter knife, but let’s see if your mind still works. Rewatch the match. Give me your opinion a former Tag Team Champion. I expect it in an hour.”

 

Alistaire then turns and walks off as Alex Jr. sighs.

Ricky James in action

 

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

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

 

Ricky steps up next to her.

 

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

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


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

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

Phillips: “And in the ring, his opponent, from San Diego, California, he is Jonathan Resch!”

 

Resch steps up, in his black tights with white trim, and throws his arm in the air. Ricky walks over to Phillips before he leaves, demanding the microphone.

 

Sharper: “Ricky James and Lucy Huckabee Sanders just finished serving a suspension thanks to their actions a couple of weeks ago on this program. Attacking an official.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and they missed Apocalypse entirely.”

 

Sharper: “And Ricky James has the microphone.”

 

Ricky looks around as Lucy walks over to him.

 

Ricky: “Do not worry. The people who represent you are back. We will not be held down.”

 

Lucy takes the microphone.

 

Lucy: “Conveniently, Shady Sasha with her Canadian agenda, made sure that we could not fire back when SCW came from the Great White North. She can handle imposing her will on us while refusing to allow us the opportunity to do the same. And I hope everyone saw what happened earlier. It was a great thing. Where Sienna Swann, a truly great person, showed that she was not going to be overlooked. She was going to take what she deserved.”

 

Ricky takes back the microphone.

 

Ricky: “Take back and some times you need to push back. You need to strike back. You need to send a message different ways. This is how you stop the spread of this Canadian agenda and this desire to ensure everyone gets a shot. It’s a fact of the universe. The best get what they deserve, the lesser ones bottom feed. And what Sienna did, a great move, she’s a great person. A great American.”

 

Knots: “She’s from South Africa!”

 

Lucy doubles down.

 

Lucy: “Born and raised. Someone all of us can look up to and follow!”

 

Ricky and Lucy nod as Resch turns to the official, almost incredulous.

 

Ricky: “And don’t worry. Sooner or later, Stalina Frost will come face to face with true champions. True good human people. And liberate the US Championship from her hands. We’re not going to listen to the self-righteous morons who think they know better than us for no other reasons than they think they matter. People like you Jay Gold. People of a bygone era preaching to people who don’t want to listen to you! No more will we stand by and watch as things circle the drain.”

 

Lucy: “Oh no. We’re not going to let anyone hold us back. We have our match tonight and we’re going to show that we stand for a Better America, a better SCW, and stand for our rights, our liberties-”

 

Resch then walks over and interrupts. He asks them something. Lucy just glares at him as Ricky steps up.

 

Lucy: “¿Cómo te atreves a interrumpirme? ¿No sabes quién soy? Soy un luchador muy bueno. No como si supieras. ¡Te patearé el trasero-”

 

Ricky turns and starts to calm Lucy down.

 

Knots: “Jesus. That’s a temper.”

 

Sharper: “And she knows Spanish…”

 

Knots: “Pick up anything?”

 

Sharper: “I know a bit, not enough though!”

 

Ricky continues to calm Lucy down before he grabs the microphone.

 

Ricky: “Oh…you’ve done it now! Ladies and gentlemen, we are now going to hold an EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE against unnecessary violence!”

 

Ricky looks around.

 

Ricky: “Gather around! Come on! We need our interviewers! This is INCREDIBLY important!”

 

Sharper: “Unnecessary violence? You attacked a referee a couple of weeks ago!”

 

Knots: “God. I’m glad we don’t live in their head. The paint on the walls would change by the minute!”

 

Ricky looks around and Lucy looks through the ropes, snapping at the cameraman crew to line up. Ricky then rolls his eyes.

 

Ricky: “Screw it! Actions speak louder than words!”

 

Ricky runs over and goes to nail Resch with the microphone, but Resch blocks it and nails him with a hard right. The official calls for the bell to start the match. It rings. Lucy looks stunned and Resch nails Ricky with another shot and another before grabbing him and spinning Ricky into Lucy. Ricky stops himself. Lucy then steps through and to the apron. Ricky turns around and Resch hits a dropkick.

 

Sharper: “This match finally underway and Jonathan Resch looking to be a hero tonight!”

 

Knots: “Shut up Ricky James and Lucy Huckabee Sanders!”

 

Ricky rolls over and Resch crawls over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ricky kicks out. Resch rolls over and gets up. He turns and grabs Ricky and clubs him in the back. He then whips him into the corner. Ricky hits the corner and Resch runs after, but Ricky gets a boot up. He spins through to the apron and then springboards to the middle rope before diving over, grabbing Resch by the head and spinning through into a kneeling facebuster. The crowd ohs. Resch rolls over. He starts to get up and Ricky grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Resch bounces off and Ricky catches him and locks in the Abdominal Stretch, before then placing his hand over his heart.

 

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

 

He then elbows Resch in the ribs and throws him down. Resch rolls over, grabbing at the ropes.

 

Sharper: “These two are a piece of work. Hiding behind the flag here.”

 

Knots: “Well when you think Sienna Swann is a great person, you know you’re warped!”

 

Resch gets up and Ricky kicks him in the ribs. He then whips him across the ring. Resch bounces off. Ricky goes to lift him up, but Resch spins through and lands behind him. Ricky goes for a back elbow. Resch ducks and steps forward. Both plant their feet and Resch turns around only for Ricky James to hoist him up and hit the Stand Your Ground. The crowd ohs. Ricky then gets up and looks around. He grabs Resch, who holds his lower back. Ricky then lifts him up and places him on the top rope.

 

Sharper: “Ricky James planting Resch. Resch may be hurt. And now he’s thinking of something else.”

 

Knots: “Whatever it is, LHS is pleased at all hell.”

 

LHS applauds as Ricky then climbs up to the middle turnbuckle and grabs Resch by the arm and pulls his arm back before hooking his head. He then steps up and throws himself back, hitting the Art of the Deal on Jonathan Resch. The crowd ohs and Resch rolls to his back. Ricky turns and covers him in a lateral press.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd boos as Ricky James then kneels next to him and smiles and nods. The bell sounds. LHS enters the ring. The official raises his arm. Ricky pulls away.

 

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

 

The crowd boos some more.

 

Sharper: “Ricky James, dangerous in the ring.”

 

Knots: “Dangerous in other ways too.”

 

Sharper: “And they seem to have their eyes on a lot of people.”

 

Knots: “Many turning their attention to them too.”

 

Ricky James and LHS stand proudly in the ring as their music plays and the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns to see Jason Helms and Jake Starr talking backstage.

 

Jason: “I think we’re going to be fine. You helped out earlier-“

 

Starr: “That’s just not being an asshole. But, you sure? I mean, my track record…David did tell you about how I got jealous….and well, I probably hit him with a chair….and Tommy….and well everyone-“

 

Jason: “Look, it’s something for a few months and while David can have a stick up his ass, trust me, I know…you and I….I think we’re going to be okay.”

 

Starr: “Well fair-“

 

Jason: “Here…I have an idea.”

 

Jason turns and heads over to a pile of stuff that presumably was his and grabs a t-shirt. He then turns and hands it to Starr.

 

Jason: “A gift. Something to show we’re on the same page.”

 

Starr looks at it, unfurling it and smirking. He turns it around. Jason meanwhile turns back and grabs another t-shirt, putting it on, revealing it to say “Karen Club” with a skull, and a “Karen” haircut. Starr just chuckles.

 

Starr: “You’re still going with this?”

 

Jason: “Think I’m going to just stop because Karen Matthews got a win. I’m just getting started and Jake…you were born for this.”

 

Starr: “Damn right I was!”

 

Starr smirks. The scene cuts away.

The first chords of "When Legends Rise" begins to play over the PA system. The crowd boos as we then see Glory Braddock walk out from the back, the SCW Adrenaline Championship over her shoulder. She looks around at the crowd who boo her and Glory shakes her head, continuing on her way down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Glory Braddock hoped that she was going to be World Champion tonight. She put her best foot forward, but David Helms retaining.”

 

Knots: “She’s still the Adrenaline Champion. But she was hoping to be covered in gold!”

 

Glory Braddock walks down to the ring and up the steel steps. She then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. She looks around, taking a scan around the crowd before going to the corner and demanding a microphone. Phillips hands her one and Glory takes it, walking back to the middle of the ring. She looks down at her music turns down. Glory takes a deep breath, clearly showing her disappointment.

 

Glory: “I should be holding the SCW World Championship right now.”

 

The crowd boos. Glory looks up.

 

Glory: “But no….David Helms….”

 

Glory smirks.

 

Glory: “You lucky son of a bitch!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Glory: “I could have added another World Champion to my record, but somehow, some way, you got the three count. I hope you’re sitting back there knowing just how lucky you are. And to see you coming out here earlier, all to rub your success in the face of Sienna Swann…”

 

Glory looks up.

 

Glory: “What? You’re surprised I care about someone. I pissed off the other contenders cashing in my Trios contract? Well, I’m sorry that I earned the right to do just that. They’d have done the same…and well, I don’t regret ANY of it except that I’m not World Champion.”

 

Glory then looks at her shoulder.

 

Glory: “But I am the SCW Adrenaline Champion. I still am a champion around here. I still DEMAND respect as I am one of the best on this roster, let alone professional wrestling. And that did not change on iota after Apocalypse!”

 

Glory pauses again.

 

Glory: “And that’s not going to change-“

 

The lights around the arena begin to flicker as "Whoa Is Me" by Down With Webster starts to play over the arena. Glory turns to the entrance way as Gavin Taylor walks out from the back, holding both of the SCW Mayhem Tag Team Championship belts. Gavin also has a microphone in his hand. Gavin Taylor walks down to the ring, holding his hand out. Glory glares at him.

 

Sharper: “There’s the man who’s Adrenaline Championship shot was sidelined thanks to the Trios contract.”

 

Knots: “Glory made it so it would be delayed. A term of the Trios cash-in!”

 

Gavin Taylor reaches the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then walks along the apron and enters the ring, just barely keeping the titles over his shoulders. He steps up.

 

Glory: “If you listened to what I was going to say, Gavin, you’d not have to waste your time.”

 

Gavin: “Well Glory, I came out here in a show of solidarity! Because while you did not become World Champion, I had my own disappointment at Apocalypse. On that night, Aubrianna Powers, sick of the treatment she’s received, not being treated as the star that she and I are….she left SCW!”

 

The crowd roars. Gavin looks around.

 

Gavin: “That’s not a good thing. You had a chance to lose out on something great! Now I have to be the Mayhem Tag Team Champions by myself! We were going to run the tournament! But now, I’m waiting to find out who my partner is…Hey…Glory…that you?”

 

Glory just looks at Gavin and shakes her head.

 

Glory: “No, it’s not me.”

 

Gavin: “Damn. I was hoping it would be something interesting like that. Oh well, whoever it is, will be a favourite teaming with me. That’s for damn sure. But Glory, I’m out here because well, we have a chance to make good on all of this. And that’s with that title on the line at Under Attack, just like it’s been owed!”

 

The crowd roars a bit.

 

Glory: “Yeah, I know I’m defending my Adrenaline Championship against you at Under Attack. But trust me, the extra time, the new motivation, whatever…it’s not going to help you. This is going nowhere!”

 

Gavin smirks.

 

Gavin: “Good, good….keep it going!”

 

Glory: “Gavin…shut up for once. Because you’re not getting your title back at Apocalypse!”

 

Gavin: “Well, Best Wrestler in the World…you’ll be going against the All-Star in the REAL main event at Under Attack and we’re going to set the world on fire. And if I have my way, I’ll walk out a double champion!”

 

Gavin throws his arms out as the crowd boos. Glory just shakes her head.

 

Glory: “Whatever, Gavin. I’m going to school you at Under Attack!”

 

Gavin gives a thumbs up.

 

Sharper: “Is Gavin trying to hype this up more.”

 

Knots: “I don’t know, but Glory wants nothing to do with it. She plans to just win and move on!”

 

Glory starts to leave.

 

Gavin: “Well Glory…I think I may just add another nickname to the long, LONG list of names-“

 

Just then, Glory Braddock turns and runs up to Gavin. Gavin is looking down, clearly acting smarmy in his own way, but he then gets cracked by the Adrenaline Championship, right in the forehead, knocking him down. The crowd ohs and roars. Glory then snaps at him and turns back as she looks around, annoyed and rolls to the floor. “When Legends Rise” plays again as Glory starts to head to the back.

 

Sharper: “Glory Braddock just dropped Gavin Taylor using the Adrenaline Championship!”

 

Knots: “He wanted the title. He got the title. And he just got Glory Braddock and a sense of where her head is at!”

 

Gavin rolls over, holding his head in pain. He turns and then reaches out for his titles as Glory Braddock continues to head to the back.

Backstage, we see Matt Hodges backstage, sighing, clearly annoyed. He then shakes his head.

 

Hodges: “I don’t believe this. I’m coming off a night where I beat three former World Champions. I beat one overrated loud-mouth. I intentionally piss off Bree by overlooking her, just as she deserves…and make Owen Cruze realized that he never had a chance to beat me…and I didn’t need to try to beat him to get what I wanted….and I’m waiting to team with a God damned Demon Slayer.”

 

Hodges sighs. He then turns and looks at the door. Hodges opens it and yells inside.

 

Hodges: “Hurry the hell up. Let’s get this over with….finish your stretches, or devil worshipping or crocheting and get the hell out there. You wanted this!”

 

Hodges turns and heads off. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Hodges clearly still not happy.”

 

Knots: “Focusing clearly on his personal goals. Subarashi making some final preparations!”

 

The door then opens. Subarashi steps out, holding two incense sticks. He does a brief display.

 

Subarashi: “Now we go.”

 

Subarashi turns and walks off too as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Subarashi & Matt Hodges vs. Jason Helms & Jake Starr

SCW Tag League

 

The lights in the arena cut and the darkness remains for a moment before the intro of “Hated” by Beartooth starts to play over the pa system, the lyrics appearing on the big screen in time with the music.
 
“WHO KNEW YOU’D BE HATED FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE…
AND BE A BIG TARGET FOR ALL THE FOR ALL THE INSECURE…”
 
The crash of drums and the wail of guitars kick the song in properly and as the volume doubles a spotlight appears on the stage to show a smirking Jason Helms standing there with his arms out wide and the fans cheer at the sight of him as he throws his head back to look up at the ceiling. Jason lowers his head again and he removes his jacket before tossing it to the side of the stage before sprinting to the ring.
 
Phillips: “The following contest is a Tag League match, scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, originally from the great state of New Jersey but now fighting out of the Hollywood Hills, California and New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the Jackass from New Jersey and one third of The Handsome Devils Club, Jason Helms!”
 
Helms hits the ring and slides under the ropes, popping straight back up to his feet and scaling the turnbuckles to throw a finger gun at the camera trained on him. He 'shoots' the gun, mouthing his brother's catchphrase - BANG! - before hopping back where he plays to the fans for a couple seconds and then settles back into the corner to wait for the start of the match.

 

Sharper: “Starr and Helms will sound familiar, but it’s a different Helms. Jason Helms to team up with Jake Starr in the tournament.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and Jake and Jason already hit it off. I mean they’re more similar than David and Jake.”

 

The opening chords of "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown begin to echo throughout the stadium. With each opening drum beat, the logo of the Social Misfits flashes on the jumbotron...

Yeah, I get it you're an outcast
Always under attack always coming in last
Bringing up the past no one owes you anything
I think you need a shotgun blast a kick in the ass
So paranoid

WATCH YOUR BACK!

With those words, an explosion or pyro shoots high into the air from the stage and in front of the stage in another wall of sparks. Lights start to circle the arena as several spotlights turn to the stage. Jake Starr walks out from the back and looks around. He’s wearing a Karen Club t-shirt, given to him by Jason Helms. Jason chuckles. He just smiles and nods. He surveys the crowd, feeling their energy and absorbing it all in. His nameplate comes up as Jake Starr starts to head down to the ring.

 

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

 

He makes his way down the rampway before going to the guardrail and fist bumping a few fans and then going to the other side before doing the same.The crowd cheers as Starr runs over to the ring and jumps up onto the apron. He steps into the ring. He immediately makes his way to the far corner, climbing to the top rope. As the chorus hits, a spotlights illuminate Jake and he simply stands there looking around at the fans with a smirk on his face. He points at himself, and ultimately yells the words "I'M NOT DEAD YET!" He looks around, continuing to soak up the energy from the crowd before beating on his chest twice, and raises his "Misfit Revolution Fist" high into the air, a gesture mimicked by many fans in the crowd who have been supporters over the years. After this, he goes camera side and climbs on the middle rope raising his arm one more time. He looks around before hopping down and walking around the ring.

 

Sharper: “Jason and Jake definitely on the same page!”

 

Knots: “Definitely a good thing. Not like they’re in for a long night. Hodges has been as good as anyone since returning and Subarashi, he holds a win over Jason!”

 

I Want It All!
I Want It All!
I Want It All!
And I Want It Now!


The opening guitar riff of Queen’s “I Want It All” and Matt Hodges makes his way out from behind the curtain to momentous boos from the crowd. He pays no heed as he walks down to the ring, smirking.

 

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “Matt Hodges reluctantly part of this Tag League. He’s not happy about much here.”

 

Knots: “Especially his partner. He tried to switch to Cid Turner, but Asher Hayes will be fine. Their start just held off. And Hodges is stuck with Subarashi!”

 

Sharper: “At least they’re ready if any Demons need to be slain.”


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

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

Ato ikutsu no jiyuu wo!

NA NANANA NANANA NANANA!

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

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

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

The crowd pops as he slides under the bottom rope and runs over to the corner, leaping up to the middle turnbuckle and extending the Sideways Thumbs up to those in attendance once more, before settling back down onto the canvas and waiting for his match to start. Hodges then exits the ring, leaving Subarashi to start off as Starr and Helms talk. Helms starts.

 

Sharper: “Subarashi in and immediately, Hodges to the apron.”

 

Knots: “Will he even tag in?”

 

Sharper: “We’re going to find out. Either way, first match. This could be a tone setter for both.”

 

Knots: “Well we start with a Rise to Greatness rematch!”

 

The bell sounds and Helms and Subarashi circle the ring before locking up in the middle of the ring. Subarashi ducks down and around. Helms holds on and then sweeps out into a standing switch. He lifts Subarashi up, but Subarashi gets his feet down and pushes up. Helms spins around and then moves into a side headlock, pulling Subarashi up. Subarashi reaches around and then gets him to the ropes before firing him off. Helms bounces off and Subarashi steps up for a shoulder. Helms shoulders him down. Subarashi looks up and Helms runs into the ropes, bouncing off. Subarashi rolls toward him and Helms somersaults through. He gets up and Subarashi gets up and hits a side headlock takedown. Helms counters with a headscissors and Subarashi nips out. Helms rolls over and Subarashi nails him with a forearm. Helms staggers back and Subarashi then looks at him.

 

Sharper: “Subarashi with a hard forearm. That gives the brief advantage in the first volley.”

 

Knots: “Now he wants a tag!”

 

Subarashi turns and reaches out for the tag. Hodges just looks at him. Subarashi looks around and then walks over and grabs Hodges’ arm to lift it up, but Hodges pulls away. Subarashi then turns and runs at Helms. Helms ducks a clothesline. Subarashi bounces off and Helms kicks him in the ribs. He then wrenches his arm and pulls him into another kick. He holds onto Subarashi and then whips him across. Subarashi bounces off and Helms hits a back elbow. Subarashi hits the mat. He starts to get up and Helms grabs him and drags him over and tags in Starr. He holds Subarashi up before Starr enters and kicks him in the ribs. Subarashi winces. Starr then nails him with a hard right. He chops Subarashi as the crowd cheers. Subarashi walks along the ropes and to the corner. He winces and Starr kicks him in the ribs. He then whips him across. Subarashi bounces off and hits the corner. Starr runs over and Subarashi gets his left boot up. Starr catches it, but Subarashi then kicks him with the right. Starr stumbles out.

 

Sharper: “Subarashi with some surprises.”

 

Knots: “Lead with one kick and then give the other.”

 

Subarashi comes out and clotheslines him down. Starr hits the mat and gets back up and Subarashi runs into the ropes and runs at Starr before grabbing him and rolling back with a leg lace and takedown. He then reaches up and Hodges turns away from the ring. Subarashi grabs the ropes and uses it to pull himself up a bit to tag Hodges on the hand. The official notes the tag. Hodges looks around and Subarashi keeps Starr hooked. Starr tries to get free. Hodges rolls his eyes and enters and then stomps Starr in the back. Subarashi lets go and exits the ring. Hodges walks around and grabs Starr. He then scoops him up and slams him down. He turns back to tag Subarashi in, but Subarashi pulls his arm back and spins around the ringpost. Hodges turns and goes to tag himself out again, but Subarashi pulls away, pointing to Starr. Hodges rolls his eyes before Starr grabs him from behind and hits a back suplex.

 

Sharper: “Hodges wanting nothing to do with this! But Starr may be forcing him to care.”

 

Knots: “Subarashi is too. And he may have a good heart. Tried to help Asher Hayes at Apocalypse! Trying to make this team work.”

 

Starr rolls over and Hodges grabs his head and gets up and moves to the corner. Starr follows up and kicks him in the ribs. He nails him with a hard right and then another before Hodges swings. Starr ducks and then grabs him. He throws him back with a mat slam. Hodges rolls over. Starr then exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. Hodges gets up and Starr dives off with a double axe handle smash. Hodges hits the mat. Starr goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hodges kicks out. He rolls over and Starr grabs him. He then kicks him in the ribs before running him into the corner with Helms. Starr tags in Helms. Helms enters the ring and kicks him in the ribs and then again and again. Starr exits. Helms then turns and tags in Starr and Starr enters and kicks Hodges over and over. The crowd cheers as Hodges drops down to a seated position.

 

Sharper: “Starr and Helms working well here.”

 

Knots: “Not just working well but wearing Hodges out!”

 

Starr then turns and tags Helms in. Helms then grabs the top rope and hits a slingshot dropkick to the chest of Hodges. The crowd ohs and Helms rolls back. Hodges holds his chest and Helms drags him out and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hodges gets his shoulder up. Helms rolls off. He gets up and Hodges rolls to the ropes. He grabs the ropes as Helms grabs him and clubs him in the back. He then turns Hodges around and kicks him in the ribs. He hits a snap suplex. Helms runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits a running leg drop. He then gets up and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope and Hodges rolls over and looks up as Helms then gets to the top and dives off, but Hodges moves to the ropes. Helms lands on his feet and rolls forward. He gets up and turns and Hodges kicks him in the ribs and hits a snap suplex. Helms winces and starts to get up. Hodges then gets up and runs at him and clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor. The crowd ohs and Helms rolls over. Hodges then staggers off to Subarashi tagging him in.

 

Sharper: “Hodges gets Helms to the floor. And then a tag!”

 

Knots: “Look out! Flying demon slayers!”

 

Helms gets up and Subarashi runs along the apron and hits a standing shooting star press onto Helms. The crowd ohs and cheers. Hodges exits to the apron. (1) Subarashi starts to get up and grabs Helms. (2) He pulls him up and rolls him into the ring. (3) Subarashi then pulls himself onto the apron and looks at Helms as Helms rolls over. Subarashi springboards to the top rope and hits a flipping leg drop to the back of Helms’ head. He then geos for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms gets his shoulder up. Subarashi rolls off and gets up. He grabs Helms and pulls him up before hooking him by the head and whipping him into the ropes. Helms bounces off and Subarashi attempts a discus clothesline. Helms ducks and hits the ropes. Starr reaches out and tags himself in. Subarashi however on the rebound hits Helms with a sling blade. The crowd ohs. Subarashi spins to go for the pin, but Starr runs up behind him and grabs him and hooks him up for a back suplex only to spin him out into a blue thunder bomb.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Subarashi rolls his shoulder up.

 

Sharper: “Starr and Helms, working together, and nearly got Subarashi!”

 

Knots: “Just turning him around. Subarashi had to figure out if he was going up, down, around. How I imagine it may be in his brain!”

 

Subarashi turns and gets up and Starr grabs him and whips him into the ropes. He bounces off and Starr hits a tilt-a-whirl slam. He hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Subarashi gets his shoulder up. Starr rolls off. He then grabs Subarashi and pulls him up and kicks him in the ribs, pressing down on the back of his knee after. Starr then runs into the ropes, but Hodges moves over and knees him in the back. Starr winces and staggers forward and Subarashi jumps to his feet and hits a superkick. The crowd ohs. Starr hits the mat. Subarashi goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Helms breaks it up. Subarashi rolls off. Hodges extends his hand now and Subarashi smiles as Helms backs up and extends his hand and Subarashi tags in Hodges. Hodges enters and then runs across and nails Helms with a forearm. The crowd boos. He runs back to Starr who is getting up and hits a running knee lift. Starr falls to the ropes. Hodges then moves in and grabs him and pulls him out, hitting an exploder suplex. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Starr gets his shoulder up.

 

Sharper: “Hodges in and probably motivated by anger toward Starr as much as anything else.”

 

Knots: “Motivation is motivation. Do what you need to do to get a will to win!”

 

Hodges gets up and grabs Starr. He knees him in the ribs once and then again before running into the ropes. He bounces off and Starr lifts him up and hits an inverted atomic drop. Hodges stumbles back to the ropes as Starr collapses. Starr grabs at the ropes behind him and starts to get up. Starr then turns and goes to go for a tag, but Hodges gets up and runs at him and grabs him from behind. Starr stops and elbows him in the jaw and then again. Hodges staggers back and Starr turns and runs at him and Hodges ducks a clothesline. Starr hits the corner behind him and turns around and Hodges kicks him in the ribs and hits the Fisherman’s Brainbuster. He turns and hooks the leg. Subarashi enters as Helms rolls in and Helms dives, but Subarashi tackles him to the mat, stopping him from getting to Starr.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars, giving a mixed reaction. The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, Subarashi and Matt Hodges!”

 

Sharper: “Hodges turned it on half way through. Guess he wanted the win.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but look at Subarashi now!”

 

Hodges starts to get up and Subarashi helps him up. Hodges shoves him back. Subarashi then does his sideways thumb pose. Hodges slaps it away and rolls to the floor. He then limps a bit as Subarashi looks at him before turning and rolling to the floor. Helms checks on Starr as Starr holds his head and neck.

 

Sharper: “Hodges still not pleased with this team, but Subarashi and him worked well in the end.”

 

Knots: “And have two points. Two points for a win in the Tag League.”

 

Hodges starts to head to the back. Subarashi follows as Breakdown goes backstage.

Backstage, we see Gavin Taylor walking backstage, holding his head. He takes a few steps forward when he’s joined by Ava St. Claire.

 

St. Claire: “You okay?”

 

Gavin: “Just the price of doing business. Everyone knows now that Glory against me, the All-Star, is an undisputed main event. Just now have to find out who will be partner to lead to the promised land and we are going to own everything!”

 

St. Claire: “Well about that…”

 

Gavin: “Oh no…they didn’t put me with Gold or something.”

 

St. Claire: “No, although already people are talking about how Kelsai may be hurt.”

 

Gavin: “A shame. But at least it’s not him-“

 

St. Claire: “Well uh…It’s her.”

 

St. Claire pulls out her phone and holds it out for Gavin. Gavin’s eyes widen.

 

St. Claire: “Thoughts?”

 

Gavin: “No…….this is good. This. Is good? Yeah, it is. I get to help revive her career and put her in the history books. Add it to the list of names. The Queen Maker, the Starmaker, the Scion of Inevitability!”

 

Gavin pumps his fist and walks off as St. Claire sighs and nods.

 

St. Claire: “That went better than I hoped.”

 

Knots: “Who’s his partner?!”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we open up to see Alex Desoubrais Jr. walking down the hallway, shaking his head.

 

???: “Hey! Alex? Right?”

 

Alex Jr. looks around and Peyton Rice walks over to him.

 

Alex Jr.: “Ah…hello…”

 

Alex Jr. rubs his hand and then goes to extend it.

 

Peyton: “No need. You’re the one who Alistaire is mentoring.”

 

Alex Jr.: “And you’re his ex.”

 

Peyton: “Yeah…just…you seem uncomfortable.”

 

Alex Jr.: “Given that I’m trying to make this work.”

 

Peyton: “Is it working? He berated you earlier. He knocked you down. Even earlier, he took over that match. And that’s a friend. Raab is his friend. That’s….that’s not the Ali I knew and I don’t know if he’s the same person-“

 

Alex Jr.: “I have my review and I may have mention-“

 

Just then, we hear a voice. Peyton and Alex Jr. look up as Alistaire walks forward.

 

Alistaire: “Oh Alex….Peyton.”

 

Peyton: “Alistaire.”

 

Alistaire: “Come on. Let’s go over your thoughts on the match earlier. We can learn from each other. Meet halfway.”

 

Alistaire looks at Peyton and then to Alex with a bit of a smile. Peyton fakes a smile as Alistaire and Alex walk off. Peyton’s face then turns to a glare as we cut away.

We cut to the ring to see Adam Sharper in the middle of the ring.

 

Sharper: “Ladies and gentlemen, at Apocalypse, Chris Cannon came to this ring and while he was out here, Lucas Knight offered him an idea. A tag team partnership.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit.

 

Sharper: “So at this moment, allow me to introduce to you, Chris Cannon!”

 

The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

 

The big screen above the entrance springs into life as the lights darken, the only image we see is that of a glistening perfect world logo. We then hear a woman’s voice that sounds a lot like Kelcey Wallace over the P. A System next as she addresses the arena.

“Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing...”

.CHRIS CANNON.

The opening guitar to Prometheus by Audio Machine hit’s over the P.A system next with an explosion of sound. There’s a sudden pause and then a spotlight shines down onto the stage where we see Chris Cannon, he stands on the stage with an aura of confidence about him. He has a manila envelope in his hand. Chris Cannon heads down to the ring.

 

Knots: “He has something in his hand. He tore up the last contract.”

 

Cannon walks down to the ring and looks around before reaching the ring. He slowly steps up the steel steps and into the ring. He looks around as the mixed reaction continues. He then walks over to Sharper. His music fades out.

 

Sharper: “Chris, good to see you. I however would be remiss if I did not at least allow a comment on what happened earlier with regards to Sienna Swann.”

 

Cannon looks down as the crowd boos.

 

Cannon: “Her decision. Her life. Her career. I have nothing more to say.”

 

Knots: “Damn was almost cold!”

 

Sharper: “Fair enough. Now at Apocalypse, Chris, you came out here. Tore up a contract. You have something in your hand. But not only that, Lucas Knight made you an offer-“

 

Suddenly 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.

With all attention is diverted from the ring onto the stage the lights come back on to reveal Lucas Knight. He is wearing his handsome devils jacket along with a pair of jeans, and sunglasses. He smirks before heading to the ring.

 

Knots: “Like déjà vu. Knight did the same thing at Apocalypse!”

 

Sharper: “Ladies and gentlemen, Lucas Knight!”

 

Knight walks down to the ring and over to the steel steps. He then walks up the steps and into the ring. He walks forward and Chris looks at him. Lucas then heads over to Sharper. Sharper extends the microphone to him.

 

Lucas: “Don’t mind me. Just when this involves myself, I want to see Chris tell me to my face. Call me old fashioned!”

 

Chris nods.

 

Sharper: “Very well.”

 

Sharper turns to Chris Cannon.

 

Sharper: “The floor is yours, Mr. Cannon!”

 

Sharper extends the microphone to him and Chris looks around. He listens to the crowd who continue to give a mixed reaction. Chris Cannon then looks at the manila envelope. The cameraman gets a good shot behind Chris as he slides out the contents, another SCW contract. The crowd cheers a bit, while some boo. Chris Cannon takes a deep breath and then reaches into his pocket, pulling out a pen. He bites the top off and spits it across the ring before quickly signing his contract in the bottom corner. He then brings the contract down and turns to Lucas, stepping up to the microphone.

 

Chris: “I guess we have a deal.”

 

Chris steps back as the crowd cheers, although some boo. Lucas Knight smirks.

 

Lucas: “Well Chris…we better get cracking on having some fun!”

 

Sharper: “There you have it! Chris Cannon signing his contract and agreeing to team with Lucas Knight. And ladies and gentlemen, I can add, I was told this prior to coming into this ring, if Chris Cannon agreed, well, next week, they will make they debut as a team as part of the Tag League!”

 

The crowd cheers. Lucas just nods. Chris smirks and nods. He shrugs as Lucas grabs his arm and raises it. Chris looks a bit unsure as Lucas starts to smile.

 

Knots: “Talk about a big announcement followed by another. Hell, this Tag League has more and more top teams in it!”

 

Adam Sharper exits the ring and returns to the announce position as Knight and Cannon remain in the ring.

 

Sharper: “Well Jon, looks like we have another threat to the Tag League.”

 

Knots: “Just saying that. A former World Champion and someone who prior to everything going up, was doing well. Maybe being away from Sienna and reminding himself who he was might help. We’ll see if it’s all some sham though!”

 

Sharper: “Either way, he’s resigned. Chris Cannon staying in SCW and will be affiliated with Lucas Knight. That’s sure to spur something for Sienna and Bree as a result of earlier!”

Bree Lancaster is watching and turns around in disbelief. Scott Burnside is there.

 

Bree: “Are you kidding me? Chris returns, turns his back on Sienna and is REWARDED.”

 

Scott doesn’t respond.

 

Bree: “And now with Sasha out because she can’t deal with the consequences of her own poor decisions….I-“

 

There’s a knock at the door. Scott heads over as Bree continues.

 

Bree: “I’m here without any knowledge of who my partner will be in this Tag League while other teams are being added on the spot and I still don’t have confirmation that I get my World Title rematch. Maybe I should just force their hand-“

 

Katya: “Is that your plan?”

 

Bree turns as Scott gulps and steps forward.

 

Scott: “She came to us.”

 

Bree: “Oh good…finally someone from your family has the guts to come talk to their former and next World Champion!”

 

Katya: “You may want to stop yourself. Because right now, I’m in good mind to turn around. I’ve had my issues with my sister, but let’s face it, she’s soft. I have no problem breaking a few eggs. So am I hear to break eggs or am I here to answer your questions.”

 

Bree: “Given that you’ve been working with Infamous…I don’t know if I’ll care for either option.”

 

Katya: “Give me a chance because frankly, I value money. Watching Blake Mason run from ass-kicking to ass-kicking is money. The amount of women who probably would love to watch that son of a bitch sweat…see, I’m willing to cater to that crowd. Give them what they want. You like that.”

 

Bree: “I’m not opposed.”

 

Bree smirks.

 

Katya: “As for Infamous…they were a tool. Just like I was to them. We’ve moved on.”

 

Bree just looks at Katya and then Scott.

 

Bree: “Great. Too bad I hear your sister in you and I know I’m not getting a fair shake-“

 

Katya: “Oh no…just right now, I’m the ranking official here tonight. And I feel like making a few decisions. You may like some. You may hate others. I however hate the attitudes around here.”

 

Bree: “Yet, you worked with Infamous.”

 

Katya: “As I said, a tool. I think Blake Mason is a worse stain on the business.”

 

Bree and Katya look at one another.

 

Bree: “So then what?”

 

Katya: “Easy…Sienna’s going to have to pay for what she did. That’s for sure. No reason you need to go down with her. You’re teaming with her in the Tag League.”

 

The crowd boos. Bree then smiles.

 

Katya: “Oh…and I’ll give you your title shot. Just not as you hope. I already know Sasha was thinking about it. The Board was going to confirm it this week. But I’m going to suggest its you, its Tommy, and its David. Three way dance. World Title on the line. I don’t care the order of elimination. Keep your little agreement if you want. But let’s end the games that my sister tried to play.”

 

Bree smirks.

 

Bree: “I can live with that. Where’s the but?”

 

Katya: “Oh that…I can guarantee that Sienna’s actions earlier made sure that any of the momentum she got from beating Jordan…she’s not getting a World Title shot for a while. She wants gold, maybe the Tag League can offer it. And you better keep her in line. Don’t want you to get painted with the same brush?”

 

Bree looks at Katya.

 

Katya: “Try a bit harder than earlier.”

 

Katya turns and heads off as Scott steps forward. They hear the door close.

 

Scott: “Breezy?”

 

Bree: “Great…I’m responsible for Sienna. And she’s not getting a title shot…”

 

Scott: “She needs help…And with Chris-“

 

Bree: “I know Scott. And I’m going to have to be it.”

 

The crowd boos a bit as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Katie Steward vs. Holly Adams

 

Oh, she's sweet but a psycho

A little bit psycho

At night she's screamin'

"I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"

 

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

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, accompanied by TJ Johnson, from Los Angeles, California, she is the Goddess of Desire, Katie Steward!”

 

Sharper: “Katie was successful at Apocalypse against Crystal Zdunich, showing just how driven she’s been since returning after that brief break she took.”

 

Knots: “Of course, Katie has never shown a lack of confidence, but you’re right, Sharper. She’s been showing some extra fire!”

 

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

 

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

Yes Bitch

SLAY

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “Here comes Holly Adams. Interesting match up here as these two competitors have a lot in common. Their looks, attitude, and the fact that they’re both just recently returned here to SCW.”

 

Knots: “Both doing well so far, too. Although I doubt either one of them would be happy to be compared to the other, but you have a point.”

 

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

 

Knots: “And much like Katie’s match against Crystal at Apocalypse, we won’t be expecting a fair, traditional athletic contest here. Holly and Katie have some history between them too so this could get ugly!”

 

Sharper: “Did you just use ‘Katie’ and ‘ugly’ in the same sentence?”

 

Knots: “No! That’s not what I meant! Keep your voice down, Adam! Clearly, I’m talking about their in-ring tactics.”

 

Sharper: “Well, you’re right. It may be a case of may the worst woman win here tonight.”

 

The two circle each other as the bell rings. Katie goes for a running knee immediately, but Holly dodges it. Holly bounces off of the ropes and jumps at Katie, taking her down with a flying headscissors. Katie hits the mat and Holly keeps the legs hooked, locking in a figure-four necklock. Katie struggles to break free.

 

Sharper: “Early submission as we get things started.”

 

Knots: “Katie’s so close to the ropes, but Holly’s got it locked in tight!”

 

The referee checks on Katie as she continues to try and get loose from the hold. TJ Johnson slides halfway into the ring and grabs Katie’s leg and drags her towards the ropes, putting her foot on the bottom rope. The crowd boos as TJ starts yelping, trying to get the referee’s attention.

 

Knots: “Some, uh, subtle assistance from TJ there.”

 

The referee sees Katie’s foot on the rope and begins the count as Holly cranks the hold tighter.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Holly breaks the hold and quickly gets up. She grabs Katie and picks her up. She whips her into the corner and heads to the opposite corner. She goes to charge Katie, but TJ grabs at her leg. The crowd continues to boo as the referee scolds TJ from inside the ring. TJ throws his hands up, feigning innocence.

 

Sharper: “Damn it, TJ! Just stay the hell out of it!”

 

TJ turns towards the commentary desk and points at himself with a confused look on his face.

 

Knots: “Oh no. He heard you.”

 

Holly leans over the ropes and swipes at an oblivious TJ, but misses as he’s already on his way to the announce desk. Katie rushes the corner and splashes Holly into the corner from behind. She takes her just out of the corner and applies a headlock. Katie uses her legs to run up the turnbuckles and pushes herself off of the top rope, slamming Holly down with a bulldog. She goes for the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Holly gets a shoulder up as TJ sits down at the desk and puts on a headset.

 

Johnson: “What a move!”

 

Sharper: “What the hell are you doing, TJ?”

 

Johnson: “Oh, I thought you were calling for my help over here. Been a minute since I’ve been in this seat, huh?!”

 

Knots: “Has it? I hadn’t noticed.”

 

Katie picks Holly up, but Holly breaks free and hits Katie with a shoot kick to the stomach. She hits Katie with a spinning backhand. Katie falls back into the corner. Holly goes over and lifts her boot up to Katie’s throat, choking her in the corner. The crowd boos as the referee begins the count. Holly looks him dead in the eye and joins in on the count.

 

1! 1!

 

2! 2!

 

3! 3!

 

4! 4!

 

Holly releases the hold and gets in the referee’s face.

 

Holly: “I have until five! I know my rights!”

 

Katie grabs the distracted Holly and throws her back into the corner. She puts a boot choke of her own on and the referee begins the count as the crowd boos.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Katie breaks the hold and walks to the middle of the ring, throwing her arms up and striking an elegant pose. The crowd boos.

 

Johnson: “This is great!”

 

Sharper: “Not a lot of respect shown on either side here tonight.”

 

Johnson: “What do you mean? Everyone respects the Goddess!”

 

Katie runs back to the corner and hits Holly with a jumping knee. She puts on a headlock and goes for a running bulldog out of the corner but Holly pushes her off. Katie bounces off the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Holly ducks. Katie keeps the momentum and bounces off the opposite ropes, but runs back into a Beauty Killer. The crowd ohs.

 

Knots: “Beauty Killer! She got all of that one!”

 

Johnson: “Not very effective, clearly. You could never kill the beauty of the SCW’s OTG!”

 

Holly makes the cover.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Katie kicks out. Holly gets up and brings Katie with her. She sets her up straight and hits her with a slap to the face. Katie holds her cheek.

 

Johnson: “Terrible sportsmanship shown by Holly there.”

 

Holly turns around and flips her hair back to pose for the crowd. She’s showered with boos. Katie turns her around and hits her with a slap of her own. Holly almost bounces back to the ropes from the pure force of the slap.

 

Johnson: “Oh! Great maneuver!”

 

Sharper: “Oh, come on.”

 

Katie strikes a pose of her own after the move. The crowd boos even louder. Holly recovers and shoves Katie back. Katie shoves Holly right back. They both go for straight kicks to the head. They both connect, hitting each other in the head, and both fall to the ground. The crowd boos loudly as both of them lay on the ground motionless.

 

Sharper: “A physical match up here.”

 

Knots: “Katie and Holly receiving the opposite of a standing ovation here for their efforts. Just a ton of boos.”

 

Johnson: “Boos?! They aren’t booing! They’re saying ‘Stew’ to support our Goddess!”

 

The referee begins the count with both competitors down as TJ stands up at the announce desk. (1) TJ begins chanting into the headset.

 

Johnson: “Stew! Stew! Stew!”

 

Knots: “This is unpleasant.”

 

Johnson: “You’re right, she’s been put in an unpleasant situation. Sorry, guys, I know you need my help here, but I need to go support my Goddess.”

 

(2) TJ throws the headset off and rushes to ringside. (3) He begins pounding the mat while chanting ‘Stew’ over and over. (4) Both Holly and Katie begin to stir. (5) TJ jumps up on the apron, chanting even louder than before.

 

Knots: “It seems Katie has been teaching TJ how to project his voice.”

 

Both women get up at the same time. Katie strikes first, hitting Holly with a chop. The crowd woos. Holly chops her right back. The crowd woos again. Katie hits back with another chop. She goes for a hip toss, but Holly slides out of it. Holly shifts behind Katie and knees her in the back. She locks in a reverse facelock and goes for the Subtweet.

 

Sharper: “Holly looking to finish this!”

 

Knots: “TJ’s still on the apron, cheering Katie on.”

 

TJ looks ready to enter the ring, but the referee stops him. Holly goes to plant Katie, but Katie gets out of it. She hits Holly with a jawbreaker. Holly falls back into the ropes and groggily bounces back. Katie slips behind her and hooks her arms.

 

Knots: “Platinum Blonde incoming!”

 

Katie spins Holly around and looks to drop her, but Holly pushes her forward. Suddenly, TJ grabs Holly from behind and hooks both of her arms from the apron.

 

Johnson: “Get her! Get her!”

 

The referee rushes over to break it up as the crowd boos. Meanwhile, Katie turns around and charges at Holly and jumps up with her arm in the air. Holly manages to break free of TJ’s grasp and Katie accidentally nails him with a Goddess Punch. The crowd roars as TJ falls off the apron and collapses to the ground. Katie looks down at him, somewhat concerned.

 

Sharper: “Finally, someone has silenced TJ!”

 

Holly grabs the distracted Katie and sweeps her down with a schoolboy. She grabs a handful of tights as she pulls Katie back even further.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Katie breaks free a second too late as the crowd gives a mixed reaction. The bell sounds. Holly rolls out of the ring as "W FACE" by Kumi Koda plays.

 

Phillips: "Here is your winner, via pinfall, Holly Adams!"

 

The referee slides out of the ring and raises Holly’s hand in victory.

 

Sharper: “Well... that was something.”

 

Knots: “Something had to give here tonight! Holly continues her winning streak and it looks like Katie and TJ will have to regroup.”

 

TJ pulls himself up and rests his chin on the apron, looking completely bewildered. Holly continues to bask in her victory as the scene fades.

Backstage, the scene opens up to see Jessica Winters standing by with Jordan Majors. The crowd cheers seeing her. Jordan smiles.

 

Jessica: “Jordan Majors, ladies and gentlemen!”

 

The crowd cheers some more.

 

Jessica: “Jordan, I have to ask. You saw what happened earlier tonight with Sienna. I noticed however you didn’t come out-“

 

Jordan: “I’m sorry to interrupt, but I really should discuss that. See….Sienna Swann beat me at Apocalypse.”

 

The crowd boos.

 

Jordan: “She did! Not going to deny it. Now she wasn’t the one that walked out first. Oh no…and frankly, between the two of us, I think we all know who outlasted who, huh?”

 

The crowd cheers.

 

Jordan: “Now, you see, I wanted to come out earlier. But I also realized if I did, Sienna Swann would probably go nuclear and we’d be dealing with a lot more problems. I probably saved the city of San Francisco if you ask me! Especially, you know, with me still being THE IronWoman around here.”

 

The crowd roars as Jordan smirks.

 

Jessica: “Fair enough. Then what have you been doing. This is odd for you to be this quiet.”

 

Jordan: “Oh I’ve not been quiet. In fact, probably a lot of people are getting sick of the giggling back here.”

 

Jessica: “Giggling?”

 

Jordan: “Oh yes. See, well, I have a little surprise and Sasha, she made sure it was able to come through. Because someone is back…and well, we’re going to be looking to win the Tag League, if you know what I’m saying!”

 

Jordan turns off camera. Cookie Dreams jumps into view and bounces.

 

Cookie: “Totally going on UP!”

 

Derek Adonis dives into the view.

 

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

 

Jordan smirks as the crowd cheers. A “Cookie!” chant begins as Cookie listens. She then starts to shimmy to the chants. Jordan just waves her fingers in unison too.

 

Jordan: “And we’ll outlast everyone!”

 

Jordan winks.

 

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

 

Jordan laughs as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Jay Gold is walking backstage, heading to the trainer’s room, when we hear someone call him.

 

???: “Jay!”

 

Gold turns and sees Katya walking over to him.

 

Gold: “I’ll admit I’m not exactly pleased to see you.”

 

Katya: “Well if it was up to me, I’d not have allowed you to return. But here we are.”

 

Gold: “Here we are. Now is there any reason for us to talk or are you going to be taking shots?”

 

Katya: “Actually, I have something quite important to be doing. I have to watch Blake Mason get what he deserves, but well, I couldn’t help but notice you’re without a partner.”

 

Gold: “You’ve heard about Kelsai?”

 

Katya: “Oh yeah. Terrible. Fortunately, just a bad contusion, but enough that she won’t cleared for a few weeks and my understanding is that you and her were to be part of the Tag League.”

 

Gold doesn’t say anything.

 

Katya: “Don’t worry. I have a backup partner for you. Don’t want you to suffer for the actions of Infamous. May even add some more personality to the tournament.”

 

Gold: “I can’t wait to hear this.”

 

Katya: “I can’t either. Holly Adams will be thrilled.”

 

Katya smiles and heads off. Gold shakes his head and rolling his eyes.

 

Gold: “Just focus Jay…”

 

Gold sighs and heads out to head to the trainer’s room as we cut away.

Ridley Ellis vs. Blake Mason

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first....”

"Fake It" starts playing and Ridley's Manager Lester Damron comes out first followed by Ridley and his valet/girlfriend Ali Damron. They come down the aisle toward ring together, ignoring the hostile, booing crowd who already don't like them. Only Lester has a smirk on his face.

Phillips: “From San Dimas, California and being accompanied by Lester Damron and Ali Damron.... he is Ridley Ellis!”

Arriving at the ring, Ridley walks up the steps and gets inside, while Ali goes to his corner outside, giving him instruction before the bell and Lester goes over to join the announce team for this match.

Sharper: “Almost every time we see this young man, he gets himself into trouble. He has a terrible temper, does Ridley Ellis.”

Knots: “Good! Blake Mason can see what it's like to have fought himself a few years ago.”

Sharper: “And once again we welcome Mr. Lester Damron to the announce table.”

Lester: “Good evenin' gentlemen.”

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight we see a man wearing a robe that reads "Blake Mason Experience" embroidered in white. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "G.O.A.T" echoes through the loud speaker. Blake Mason still has his back turned to the camera. Standing behind him is Jaxson Sullivan, wearing a suit, looking like he is ready to knock someones head off.

Phillips: “And his opponent.... from Boston, Massachusetts and being accompanied by Jaxson Sullivan..... Blake Mason!”

Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace, Jaxson following. Reaching the steel steps, Blake walks up them, on to the apron, steps into the ring. Jaxson isn't too far behind. They reach the center of the ring. Blake turns his back to the main camera. He takes off his robe, hands it to Jaxson. Blake is shown to be wearing black leather pants like wrestling tights. He walks over to his corner. By then, Jaxson is now standing outside the ring, keeping an eye on his surroundings.

Sharper: 'Blake Mason had a tough time at Apocalypse, damn near beat Ravyn Taylor, nailed the BME... if not for Alexander Crowe he'd have got the three.”

Knots: “Are we going to see anything like that tonight, Lester?”

Lester: “I don't reckon. My boy Ridley doesn't need to employ such tactics. He's strong enough on his own.”

The bell rings. We see Ali Damron back a few steps away from the ring. Blake takes a step out of his corner, only to be met by Ridley running at him, he drives Blake right back into the corner with a lariat. Before Blake can regain his footing Ridley throws several knee strikes. The official warns him, but Ridley doesn't back off until he sees Ali nodding at him. Ridley steps back, glaring at Blake. Blake comes out of the corner holding his ribs, but then suddenly runs at Ridley and drills him with a clothesline. Blake then drops a knee into his chest. Ridley rolls out of the way before Blake can hit another one. Both men get up. They tie up, and Blake switches to a rear hold and immediately gets Ridley up and over with a suplex. He drops for a cover.

1!

Ridley kicks out.

Lester: “That's my boy. Gonna take more than that to keep him down.”

Sharper: “Blake Mason making the first pin attempt here, after realizing that Ridley Ellis isn't really interested in wrestling, he wants to fight!”

Knots: “Like I said.... its like looking into a time travel mirror! Lester, has Ridley ever run someone over with a car?”

Lester: “I plead the fifth on that, sir.”

Both men get to their feet. Ridley charges at Blake and nails him with a forearm. Blake fires back with an uppercut. Ridley spins and hits a discus punch. Blake staggers back a bit, but then hits a dropkick. Ridley goes down but rolls through and gets right back to his feet. Blake runs the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Ridley ducks. He turns and Blake comes off the other side and Ridley grabs him and plants him with a powerbomb. The crowd oohs. Ridley makes a cover.

1!

2!

Blake kicks out. Ridley gets up and pulls Blake up, whipping him into the ropes. On the return Ridley lifts Blake up again looking for a Samoan drop, but Blake shifts his weight and gets out of it, landing on his feet behind Ridley. Ridley turns and Blake uppercuts him again, then grabs an arm and nails a short-arm clothesline. Ridley goes down hard, and Blake makes another cover.

1!

2!

Ridley kicks out, shoving Blake off hard.

Sharper: “A pair of near falls, and I think Ridley Ellis is mad that Blake Mason got a two.”

Knots: “Pretty even back and forth so far, one of these guys has to get some momentum here soon or this could go on all night!”

Lester: “Ridley won't let that happen, he'll dial it up a notch. Just you watch.”

Both men get back to their feet. Almost as if Ridley heard Lester's words, he runs at Blake and drills him with a headbutt. He then grabs Blake and slings him into a corner. He follows and starts pounding hard shots to the back of Blake's head. The crowd oohs and boos as Blake leans on the ropes trying to cover up. Jaxson looks ready to get in the ring and offer assistance, but Blake gets an elbow into Ridley's ribs. Ridley backs off. Blake turns, hops on the second rope, and nails Ridley with a flying knee strike. Ridley stumbles backwards, keeping on his feet but barely. Blake runs and drills a lariat into the back of Ridley's head. Ridley goes down. Blake turns him over and makes a cover.

1!

2!

Ridley gets his shoulder up. Blake rolls off and gets up. Ridley gets up, even angrier than before. He grabs Blake and sends him into the corner again, hard. Blake hits the turnbuckles chest first. Ridley follows. He grabs Blake, turns him around, then picks him up before spinning and running with another powerbomb. The crowd oohs. Ridley puts his legs over Blake's arms for a cover.

1!

2!

Blake kicks out!

Sharper: “Ridley Ellis' huge powerbomb wasn't enough to keep Blake Mason down!”

Knots: “Everyone knows he's a stubborn SOB. This just proves it!”

Lester: “Look at Mr. Mason, trying to play hero again. He can say he's not all he wants. The people see him. We know what we see.”

Ridley gets up, still angrier. He pulls Blake up and whips him into the ropes. On the return Ridley goes for a discus punch, but Blake ducks under. Ridley turns and Blake hits the other ropes, but grabs the top rope to prevent himself from bouncing back. Ridley runs at him looking to clothesline him over, but Blake gets his foot up and kicks Ridley in the abdomen. Ridley backs away holding his stomach. Blake steps forward and grabs him, lifting him up for a vertical suplex. Ridley fights out of it though and lands on his feet. Blake turns and Ridley nails him with another headbutt. He then sends Blake back into the corner and follows, unloading lefts and rights and a few knee strikes for good measure. Blake does his best to cover up, and gets in a few shots himself, but Ridley is relentless.

Lester: “What'd I tell ya? Looks like Ridley done turnt it up three notches.”

Sharper: “If he doesn't let up he'll be disqualified!”

The official goes over and warns him. Ridley pays no mind. The official counts.

1!

2!

3!

4!

5!

The bell rings, repeatedly, as Ridley is still throwing hands. Jaxson Sullivan slides in and pulls Ridley off Blake. Blake leans against the turnbuckles, holding his head, getting his bearings. Meanwhile Jaxson and Ridley shove each other.

Phillips: “And your winner, by result of disqualification... Blake Mason!”

Sharper: “Mason's enforcer getting Ellis off him but now they look ready to fight.”

Knots: “Maybe not.... Ridley is backing down?!”

We see Ridley put his hands up and back away from Jaxson. Jaxson seems wary, but nods, and turns back to Blake. Ridley starts to exit the ring, slowly. Blake and Jaxson speak a moment, and Jaxson exits. Ridley sees this and gets right back in the ring, hurries to Blake, pulls him out of the corner, then lifts him and turns him upside down! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “No! Ridley Ellis with Blake Mason in the piledriver position!”

Knots: “He'll get suspended!”

Lester: “No matter. Sometimes sacrifices need to be made for the greater good.”

Jaxson dives back into the ring and grabs Ridley, causing him to lose his grip, and Blake drops back to his feet. The crowd cheers. Ridley spins around, angry at Jaxson. Jaxson backs away, and he and Blake slide out of the ring. Ali Damron enters and speaks to Ridley.

Lester: “If you gentlemen will excuse me, I need to tend to this. Thank you kindly.”

Lester Damron gets up from the table and goes to the ring, just as Ali is getting Ridley to exit.

Sharper: “You have to wonder.... Apocalypse with the numbers game, Ravyn Taylor having all the help in the world in her defeat of Blake Mason. And now Ridley Ellis teeing off and nearly dropping Blake on his head. Do you think Katya had anything to do with this?”

Knots: “With the way we've seen Ellis act in the past, I'd normally say no. But I wouldn't put anything past Katya.

We see Blake and Jaxson talking for a moment as the Damrons and Ellis go up the ramp. Once they're gone, Blake and Jaxson start to leave ringside as we cut away.

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster can be seen with Owen Cruze who stands with Kelcey Wallace. The crowd cheers seeing them.

 

Jaina: “Ladies and gentlemen, I am with Owen Cruze and Kelcey Wallace and a lot to get to. First, we should mention Sienna.”

 

Owen: “Why?”

 

Jaina is a bit taken aback.

 

Owen: “I’m sorry but I’m not going to feign care over her. Not anymore. I’ve said it how many times? In the ring, she’s great. But outside of it, she’s one of the most hideous people in this promotion and her ego is getting out of control. Kelcey here may not say it, but I will. This is someone who tried to take this woman’s child away. And now, Chris has left her. She’s gone off the deep end. And Kelcey has her son. Justice has finally come through and Sienna today realized what rock bottom may just be.”

 

Jaina: “Kelcey?”

 

Kelcey: “I have nothing to say.”

 

Owen: “But instead, Jaina, allow me to talk about some other things involving us. You may notice that Aaron Blackbourne, he’s not here. Despite a classic, and Shilo Valiant getting the win, he’s pleased with his showing in terms that he outduelled Shilo in the creative game. He’d say that himself, because instead, he’s got a much needed personal day today to deal with some issues before he and I look to take the Tag League by storm. We’re coming off a win against David and Jason Helms. We know what we can do. And now that we know that teams like Dark Fantasy, Sienna and Bree, and others, are part of it. We’re going to look to focus on competing to the best and showing what pure talent can do with Kelcey Wallace in our corner.”

 

Owen pauses.

 

Owen: “We said it when the group of us all came together. Peyton included. We are looking to change people’s attitudes around here and this is just that chance. But it’s not the only one. We heard earlier tonight that Matt Hodges felt he had something over me. He won at Apocalypse. I have no excuses there. But Matt, I still want a one on one match. And while you played your games with Alistaire, and attacked his knee….you’ve already played that card. And if your next plan is to go after Kelcey, we have a lot of aces up our sleeve. So Matt, you want to remove doubt, I’m right here!”

 

Owen points to himself as Jaina nods.

 

Jaina: “Thank you for your comments.”

 

Owen nods.

 

Jaina: “Breakdown returns after this.”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown opens up backstage to see Blake Mason backstage. He walks around, clearly collecting his thoughts while Jaxson stands in the background. Blake walks up to the camera.

 

Blake: “This is the plan? To have some monster drop me on my head and try to end my career!”

 

Blake scoffs.

 

Blake: “Really Katya?”

 

Blake looks right in the camera.

 

Blake: “You’re going to have to do better. I know I was a terrible person, but I’ve changed. I can accept that. You don’t seem to want to, even though we all know you’ve changed too. All thanks to what you were put through many years ago. Well, Katya, if you want to play this tactics, I’m ready for what’s next. What’s your next tool? What’s your NEXT play? I’m ready…Bring it!”

 

The crowd roars. Blake then turns and smacks a water bottle off the storage crate next to him as he walks off, Sullivan following after.

The feedback over the PA system, as if a jack is plugged into an amplifier rips through the arena. While the noise attracts the attention of the crowd, spotlights, one after another shine down onto the stage. The familiar chords of "The Fade to Black" crackles on the sound system as smoke begins to hover on the stage. A shadow stands behind an illuminated curtain, by this point the crowd already caught up in a frenzy. The song's interlude cuts shorts as the lyrics begin and Xander makes his way to the ring, eyes laser locked onto the ring. Artemis stands with him.

Sharper: “It looks like we’re about to graced by the presence of Xander Valentine, and boy is he ever on a hot streak.”

Knots: “After winning that number one contender’s match for the US title, he’s been inching closer to regaining that dominant form and all I know is a lot of people better be concerned!”

Xander walks up the steps and steps between the ropes. A hand gives him a microphone as he paces around the ring. The lyrics to “Fade to Black” end. The crowd buzzes as he looks arounds. Artemis stands with him.

Xander: “When I said that I was to be dreaded, I meant…exactly that.”

The crowd is mixed with boos and some cheers as Xander lowers the microphone and looks around with cold eyes.

Xander: “I am inevitable. For those of you who thought that I would allow myself to be given to obscurity, you should have known better. People like me don’t just peacefully drift into the dark recesses of memory. No. I may have laid dormant for a time, but there is only so long the beast can be passive. And now that the beast has returned in full force, I’m not just going to settle back into your memories calmly…I’m going to peel eyes wide open, so that you have no choice but to watch the monster at work.”

Xander stares straight ahead at the camera.

Xander: “And work, he shall. Thomas Valentine was one who thought that he could stand to oppose me. After he was dispatched by my own hand, I served another stark reminder to all. A gnat that needed to be swatted down. But that was but a pitstop.”

 

The crowd cheers a bit.

 

Xander: “Now, I look forward to what I am due. A match with Selena Frost, the United States Champion. I agreed to delay this in favour of another problem. That problem, while not expunged, now…he has a choice. Stay out of my way or seek revenge at your own peril. Otherwise, I can reinstate my focus to where it needs to be. On taking that belt, and so much more, away from Selena, the other half of the equation that I have long since needed to deal with.”

Sharper: “Strong words from Xander Valentine here tonight, and Jonathan, I don’t think I’d want to be in Selena Frost’s shoes.”

Knots: “Haha! That’s right! She’s got to be shaking in her size sevens right now! I love it!”

Xander: “So Selena, I know you’re listening to me. I know you see the reaper standing right before you. You are many things, but you are not a coward. Come. Stand in the presence of the fate that awaits you.”

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as  “The Truth About Our Time” by Allen/Lande as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe. She looks down at the ring, microphone already in hand.

Sharper: “The Face of SCW may have something to say about all of this.”

Knots: “How wonderful for us.”

“The Truth About Our Time” dies down as Selena stares down at the ring.

Selena: “The last time we did this, you claimed that you had some kind of respect for me. Well, Xander, it sounds like you’re getting ready to tell me that same exact thing now. You can spare me the respect talk. I didn’t believe it then and I don’t believe it now. Somehow, for some reason, I don’t find you capable of respecting anyone. Not even after I humbled you in that very ring. So tell me, Xander? Why would I believe that? Do you have a reason? I didn’t think so.”

Xander: “That is your privilege. But I do respect you, Selena. I did respect Regan as well. But your direction is lacking. This is not a match that is about respect. This is a match about evoking all those memories the name Xander Valentine conjured up. Whether or not I respect you is not a detail I would concern myself with.”

Selena: “The only thing I’m concerned with, Xander, is showing you, and these fans, why I’ve become known all around the world as one of the very best to ever step into this ring.”

The crowd pops as Selena’s eyes remained fixed on the ring.

Selena: “And if you were looking to prove your point tonight? You can’t. You can’t touch me, these fans, or anybody else in this building unless they attack you first. And I will not be giving you that opportunity tonight.”

Xander gives a coy grin.

Xander: “I have no need to lay a hand on you tonight, little lamb. I am more than okay with waiting until Under Attack. But just know, when that day is upon us, I will be leaving with the United States Championship belt in my possession.”

Selena: “Oh yeah? We’ll see. Because Xander, I see someone who is obsessed. Obsessed with past glory. But also with a snub that never happened. This all stems from Regan not choosing you to be her partner in her quest. Yes, this is coincidence to face me for this…but I know that’s in your head. From Rise to Greatness to Tommy, to now me. And Xander…BELIEVE IT when I say you’re going to have to move on!”

Xander and Selena stare each other down as “The Truth About Our Time” plays again.

Sharper: “A lot of tension between these two here tonight.”

Knots: “You could cut it with a bouncy ball. Xander Valentine stating his intent to remind us all why he’s one of the most feared men in our business and Adam, frankly, I believe him.”

 

Sharper: “But Selena has never backed down from a challenge and won’t now.”

 

Selena Frost continues to look at Xander as Xander does the same. He then stops and turns and walks past her, stepping over the ropes and to the floor. Selena turns and watches him, still not trusting him. Xander drops to the floor and starts to head to the back, Artemis following behind.

“The Old Me” plays as we see the Breakdown logo come up on the screen. A shot of the Jackass and Big Ass Connection comes up followed by one of Dark Fantasy and then both.

 

Sharper: “Next, folks, main event time. Tag League match. Dark Fantasy against the Jackass and Big Ass Connection. Two teams most would peg as favourites. Who will walk away with two points?”

 

Knots: “Maybe just one. That’s a draw!”

 

Sharper: “We’ll find out, next!”

 

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

The Jackass & Big Ass Connection vs. Dark Fantasy

SCW Tag League

 

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

 

Phillips: “The following contest is a Tag League match and is scheduled for onefall, with TV Time remaining and is your main event of the evening! Accompanied by Olaf Erlandsson… First, from West Hollywood, California, she is Kandis.... and from Santa Barbara, California, he is Tommy Valentine.... they are The Jackass and Big Ass Connection!”

 

The heavy music continues as the pair walk down the ramp, Kandis a step ahead, with Tommy clearly watching her voluptuous rear end as they proceed. Once getting to the ring, Tommy hops on the apron as Kandis goes up the steps. He holds the ropes open for her, and she steps through, slowly, making sure all who are interested get a good view (and pics) of her ass. Once in the ring, Kandis walks around showing herself off while Tommy watches. Kandis then walks to their corner, and Tommy follows, giving her ass a light slap as they get to the corner. Olaf settles in their corner.

 

Sharper: “Tommy Valentine hoping he can recover from a violent fight with Xander Valentine at Apocalypse.”

 

Knots: “The good news is that Syren may be a bit fatigued too, having faced Jay Gold earlier tonight.”

 

Sharper: “In any case, these four know each other well in a variety of ways. Former allies. But now competitors looking to get a big win. Because this is one of those matches that immediately can determine the favourite in their bloc!”

 

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. There’s then a loud click as the lights around the building flick off and darkness consumes the arena, with nothing but a few flashes from cameras in the crowd lighting the arena. Without warning we see black and white footage spring to life on the screen of Winston Churchill giving one of his most famous speeches, all the while the chilling sound of air raid sirens and war can be heard in the background...
 
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets. We shall fight in the hills. We shall NEVER surrender!"
 
The video suddenly burns away to reveal a second hidden image of the devious ex-president George H. W. Bush giving a speech of his own...
 
"When we are successful, and we will be, we'll have a real chance at this new world order..."
 
A record scratch interrupts the normal Infamous introduction, only for the sound of Cute Is What We Aim For’s hit to begin around the arena.
 
“I’ve got the gift of one-liners,
And you’ve got the curse of curves”
 
The opening to “Misery Business” by Paramore suddenly hits the PA system as the spotlights on the stage flash between pink and white. We cut to the back where we see Ravyn Taylor and Syren walking the corridor, looking at each other with little smirks on their faces. As they walk, Syren spins around and we see she’s wearing a Dark Fantasy logoed jacket instead of the normal Infamous one. She walks backwards alongside her partner for a moment before slapping hands with Alexander Crowe behind her who helps spin her around to face front again. Behind the duo we see their also accompanied by Christy Matthews, with her hood up, Christopher Richter and CHBK.
 
Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
Dark Fantasy
 
We cut to the same doorway that opened a few moments earlier with security standing by. The lights slowly come back up again as Dark Fantasy make their way through the open door. Syren twirls again with Ravyn running her fingers along the words on the back of Syren’s jacket. They then lock arms and begin to walk down toward the ring with security holding back fans from getting too close. As they approach ringside, Syren vaults over the barricade as Alexander Crowe lifts Ravyn up and over it before following behind.
 
Phillips: “Introducing, making their way to the ring and representing Infamous, being accompanied by CHBK, Alexander Crowe, Christopher Richter and Christy Matthews, first, from Hell, Michigan, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, an SCW Supreme Champion, and a BAD, BAD GIRL, this is RAVYN TAYLOR!”
 
Ravyn climbs the ring steps as Alexander Crowe sits on the middle rope, allowing first Ravyn to enter and then Syren, as Phillips continues the introduction.
 
Phillips: “And her tag team partner, from Los Angeles, California, weighing one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is ‘The Alpha Female’, this is SYREN! Together, they are… DARK FANTASY!”
 
Both women remove their ring jackets and toss them to the corner. Syren climbs up on to the ropes, with one foot on the bottom and one on the middle ropes, pointing at her armband and tapping it repeatedly. Ravyn stands alongside her, also pointing out her armband and standing such that their arms are close together for the camera.

 

Sharper: “And all of Infamous out here, as is becoming usual.”

 

Knots: “Am I going to have shut up because some people are soft skinned.”

 

Sharper: “Call it like you see it. That’s what the fans come to expect.’

 

Knots: “Fine. I’ll say it. Here’s my favourite for the bloc. I’ll admit it. Dark Fantasy is that good. And if they’re going to go the whole way to the end, they could remind everyone with a stronger tag division.”

 

Sharper: “We’re going to find out here. Main event tonight. Ending the night to show what the Tag League could be all about!”

 

The bell sounds. Ravyn and Kandis start off. The crowd roars as the two competitors circle and lunge, locking up in the middle of the ring. Kandis quickly pushes Ravyn back toward the neutral corner. The official, Aaron Demitra, starts to count.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Kandis backs up and Ravyn feigns throwing a punch, but Kandis goes low and nails her in the ribs with a shot. The crowd cheers a bit and Kandis then grabs Ravyn and hip tosses her out of the corner. Ravyn rolls over and nods and gets up and Kandis walks over and nails her with a forearm to the jaw. Ravyn holds her jaw and Kandis grabs her and whips her across the ring. Ravyn hits the corner and Kandis runs after. Ravyn moves out of the way and Kandis stops herself. She backs up and Ravyn walks around the ring. Syren looks on as Kandis and Ravyn reset.

 

Sharper: “Kandis right now knows this is a big moment.”

 

Knots: “Syren not starting. Ravyn Taylor, you can’t let her start scheming. But also, Tommy, we know he’s probably still sore from Apocalypse.”

 

Ravyn and Kandis lock up again. Ravyn goes down to spin around into a waistlock, but Kandis blocks her and hits a hip throw. Ravyn rolls through and gets up. Kandis kicks her in the ribs and then shoves her into the Connection corner. Tommy then grabs Ravyn and Kandis shoulders her in the ribs. Kandis tags in Tommy. Kandis then pulls Ravyn out and Tommy enters and nails her in the ribs. Ravyn falls to her hands and knees and Tommy grabs. Kandis exits. Tommy then scoops her up and slams her down. Ravyn rolls over and Tommy grabs her. Ravyn then goes for the leg. Tommy blocks her again. Tommy then pulls her up into a gutwrench and up over her shoulder, but Ravyn then uses this to rake Tommy’s eyes. Tommy lets go and Ravyn lands on her feet and nails Kandis with a forearm. She then turns back to Tommy and grabs him and snapmares him over. She stomps him in the face.

 

Sharper: “Ravyn, there, showing the ability to know how to manipulate.”

 

Knots: “Bent over to get Tommy to pick her up. And she’s always fun. You never know what to expect.”

 

Sharper: “Why she’s always been dangerous and yet, so many overlook her.”

 

Knots: “And the more she does now, you have Syren waiting there.”

 

Kandis looks back up annoyed and Ravyn turns and grabs Tommy as he starts to get up and pulls him over by the hair to the neutral corner. Tommy turns and Ravyn kicks him in the ribs. She grabs him by the head and drags him along the top rope, raking his eyes on the top rope. Tommy rolls over in pain, holding his face. Ravyn walks around. The crowd looks on as Tommy starts to stir and Ravyn kicks him in the ribs. She then grabs him by the head and forearms him in the jaw. She turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Tommy suddenly nails her with an elbow. Ravyn winces. Tommy grabs her and then turns and runs her into the corner, flipping her over and landing legs first into it. Tommy tags in Kandis. Kandis enters the ring and then jumps up and hits the Bass Drop in the corner onto Ravyn.

 

Sharper: “Kandis coming in. Probably remembering that forearm!”

 

Knots: “Ravyn’s going to remember an ass to the face! Especially with that eidetic memory! She’ll remember it forever!”

 

Kandis turns and drags Ravyn out. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ravyn kicks out. She turns and shakes her head. Syren paces a bit as Kandis turns and grabs her. She pulls her up and then kicks her in the ribs. Ravyn winces. Kandis hits a vertical suplex. Kandis then runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a leg drop. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ravyn kicks out again. Kandis then grabs Ravyn and pulls her up. She pushes her into the ropes and then fires her across. Syren reaches over and tags herself, clapping Ravyn. Ravyn steps forward and Kandis lifts her up, but Ravyn spins through. Kandis turns and Ravyn hits a drop toe hold. Syren enters and then hits the Blonde Satisfaction to the back of Kandis’ head.

 

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy always knowing where the other is.”

 

Knots: “And Kandis knows now too. Syren dropping the leg for good measure.”

 

Ravyn exits as Syren rolls Kandis over and then nails her with repeated right hands to the jaw. Syren steps forward and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and hits an elbow drop. Kandis rolls over. She starts to get up and Syren kicks her in the ribs. Syren follows up with a forearm shot to the jaw and then another, both sending Kandis into the corner. Syren then grabs Kandis and whips her across the ring. Kandis spins through and sends Syren in. Kandis runs after and Syren steps out. Kandis hits back first, going for a backsplash. She steps up and Syren hits a straight kick and then jumps up with a rocker dropper. She rolls Kandis over.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis pushes her off. Kandis rolls over and Syren grabs her by the arm. Kandis starts to get up and Syren wrenches the arm. Syren then forearms her. She grabs Kandis and whips her into the ropes. Kandis bounces off and Syren goes for a superkick. Kandis blocks it and spins her out and clotheslines her down. Syren hits the mat. Kandis walks over to Tommy and tags him in. They turn back and Kandis grabs Syren. Syren shoves her away and Tommy runs over and kicks her in the ribs. He then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex into Kandis who catches her for a powerbomb. Kandis rolls back. Tommy goes for the pin.

 

Sharper: “Suplex/powerbomb combo! Tommy and Kandis had that drawn up.”

 

Knots: “Not just drawn up, but no hesitation at all! Like they’ve been practicing!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and Tommy gets up. Tommy grabs Syren and lifts her up and spears her back into the neutral corner. Tommy rears back and spears her again and again. The crowd looks on before Tommy grabs Syren and goes to whip her across, but then stops and pulls her in. Syren jumps up for the Golden Blonde, but Tommy catches her. Syren looks at him and Tommy then throws her back face first into the top turnbuckle. Syren stumbles back and Tommy rolls her up.

 

Sharper: “Tommy knows Syren well! Caught her there!”

 

Knots: “And a lot of history! A LOT of history!”

 

Sharper: “Cover for two points in the Tag League!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Syren kicks out. Both get up and Syren hits a jawbreaker. Tommy staggers and Syren then jumps up and hits a snap frankensteiner, and Tommy staggers to the ropes, falling onto the middle rope. Syren rolls over and tags in Ravyn who runs along the apron and hits a dropkick to Tommy. Tommy rolls over and back into the ring. Ravyn crawls in and covers Tommy, hooking his arms too to avoid the rope break.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Tommy gets his shoulder up. Ravyn rolls over Tommy and gets up. She runs into the ropes and across the ring, bouncing off. Tommy turns and Ravyn hits a basement dropkick. Tommy falls back and through the ropes to the floor. The crowd roars. Kandis looks on and starts to yell at Demitra to keep Infamous back. Olaf watches them too. Infamous look on, standing in front of the announce position. Tommy starts to get up and Ravyn turns and walks over toward Kandis, telling her not to worry. Demitra keeps her back and just then, Tommy gets up only for Syren to hit a running sitout senton, taking him down on the floor.

 

Sharper: “This is where the numbers come into play. Infamous doesn’t need to do anything.”

 

Knots: “Of course not. If you have fourteen people at ringside, while they’re focusing on them, and the person in the ring, the other partner can do the damage!”

 

Sharper: “And Syren just using her weight. If Tommy wasn’t hurting before, he is now!”

 

Syren rolls through. She then gets up and grabs Tommy. Tommy rolls over. Ravyn turns around and Syren lifts Tommy up and lifts him up onto the apron, pushing him into the ring. Demitra tells Syren to get back and Ravyn then stomps Tommy over and over in the face. Tommy rolls over. Ravyn walks over and watches him. Tommy starts to get up and Ravyn grabs his arm and runs past, taking him down to the mat. Ravyn then turns and tags in Syren. Syren climbs up to the top rope. She dives off with a huge splash. The crowd ohs. Syren hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis enters and hits a dropkick. Syren rolls over. Ravyn turns and grabs Kandis and forearms her over and over before pushing her to the ropes. Syren looks on and then gets up and runs over and clotheslines Kandis up and over. Syren smirks. She turns around and Tommy runs at her, anger in his eyes and nails Syren with a clothesline, sending her over. Tommy nearly goes up and over and turns around and Ravyn kicks him in the ribs.

 

Sharper: “And here we go. This breaking down. Demitra keeps watching Infamous.”

 

Knots: “That’s the thing. They get involved, just disqualify them!”

 

Sharper: “You almost have to. To maintain the integrity of this tournament.”

 

Kandis and Syren get up on the floor. Syren grabs Kandis and goes to whip her into the barricade, but Kandis spins through and sends Syren in. Syren hits hard and Kandis runs after and hits a running Gratuitous into the barricade. Syren drops down. Demitra starts to count. Kandis turns around and Ravyn runs into the ropes, bounces off and Tommy scoops her up and hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He then drops down and goes to go for the pin. He then stops and turns and Syren winces. (1) She rolls over as CHBK walks over. Demitra tells him to get back. Olaf starts to move around.

 

Sharper: “CHBK now delaying the count.”

 

Knots: “Veteran move. Even if it’s annoying!”

 

Kandis turns and walks over and goes to Syren.

 

Sharper: “Kandis says you’re going to do that, she’ll go back!”

 

Kandis grabs Syren. She drags her up and turns and runs her into the ring apron. Kandis then rolls her into the ring. Kandis climbs up and Tommy turns and tags in Kandis. Kandis enters and Tommy grabs Syren. Tommy then clubs her in the back. The crowd roars as Tommy whips Syren into the ropes. She bounces off and Tommy lifts her up, setting up Welcome Distraction, but just then, Ravyn gets up and jumps up and hits the Bust of Pallas on Kandis. Kandis falls over. The crowd ohs. Tommy drives Syren into the mat. Tommy rolls over and gets up and turns and Ravyn turns around and kicks him in the ribs. She kicks him again and then grabs his head, but Tommy spins through and nearly throws Ravyn up and over. Ravyn spins around and ends up on the apron. Tommy steps back and then runs at Ravyn and Ravyn pulls down the top rope and sends Tommy up and over to the floor. Ravyn then turns and rolls over and back into the ring. The official however tells her to get out.

 

Sharper: “Ravyn just to prevent Connection from defeating Dark Fantasy here. But now, she’s back in.”

 

Knots: “She’s intending this. She’s a distraction at this point!”

 

Sharper: “Kandis sees her. She’s trying to get her out. Then it’s both legal combatants! Syren still down!”

 

Ravyn however falls over to the ropes. She starts to get up and Kandis looks over to see Ravyn up and runs over and forearms Ravyn, knocking her through the ropes and to the floor. Kandis then turns around and heads over toward Syren, but Syren suddenly lunges and nails Kandis with the Bittersweet Ending.

 

Knots: “She was waiting for it. Ravyn knew it. Kandis knew she had to make a choice!”

 

Syren falls onto Kandis for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd boos and Syren rolls off. Tommy grabs at the apron and rolls into the ring.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Syren and Ravyn Taylor, Dark Fantasy!”

 

Sharper: “Dark Fantasy win this, just at the end. Tommy and Kandis were well-oiled, but so were they.”

 

Knots: “No one uses the ring and gets in your head better than Dark Fantasy!”

 

Sharper: “They start off the Tag League with two points!”

 

Syren gets up as Ravyn is helped up by Crowe. Infamous pulls themselves onto the apron and Tommy pulls Kandis out of the ring, looking up. Olaf helps and then looks on as Infamous takes the ring. CHBK helps Syren up and hands her her Television Championship. The crowd looks on booing. Tommy checks on Kandis as Olaf keeps a watchful eye on Infamous.

 

Sharper: “Not the start the Connection wanted. But Dark Fantasy having a dominant night. That’s all tonight from San Francisco. We’ll see you next week for more SCW Breakdown!”

 

Infamous celebrates in the ring as the scene fades to black…