“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:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “Breakdown comes to you live from upstate New York as we continue to head towards Apocalypse!”

 

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

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

He makes his way down the ramp as the reaction of the crowd rain down upon him. He walks up the ring steps and climbs to the top turnbuckle, lifting both fists into the air, simply looking at the crowd before dropping down and running to the opposite side. He then drops down and goes to the corner and grabs a microphone waiting for him.

 

Sharper: “Last week on this program, Kandis was having her celebration and Asher Hayes decided to break it up.”

 

Knots: “It wasn’t just Asher Hayes though. Look!”

 

LAST WEEK – BREAKDOWN:

There is a bed in the ring and Kandis leans over the bed, smirking and grabbing a drink handed to her by a masked bartender. She takes a sip as a faceless man in the ring exits the ring for another bartender, he who served the man in the ring, slides in. Kandis then turns as the man suddenly spears Kandis. The crowd ohs and a massive roar come from the crowd as the tequila cocktail flies over the ring. Kandis rolls over in pain, holding her ribs.

 

Sharper: “Kandis having a gaggle of masked ‘faceless’ and shirtless men. One of whom was Asher Hayes as you see here, spearing Kandis and then taking off his mask while looking at the World Championship.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but then look who else was there! Simon Lyman had a similar idea. And the chauffeur who drove Kandis in…they were gone. A few people thought they could take a shot at Kandis.”

 

Kandis rolls over as the man gets up and looks at the SCW World Championship on the bed. He turns and looks down at Kandis. The man then pulls off his mask, revealing it to be Asher Hayes. The crowd roars as some boo. Kandis rolls over in pain. Asher turns to Kandis and then looks at the championship again. The camera turns to reveal a stunned Simon Lyman, having taken off his mask, standing amongst the assistants who carried her to the ring. Asher Hayes looks back at Kandis as the camera cuts to show another the chauffeur is no longer at the car, going missing. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

 

We return to a live shot of Asher Hayes in the ring, microphone in his hand.

 

Sharper: “And we should add, this was after Selena Frost was going to approach Kandis and she just walked out. She’s not here.”

 

Knots: “And it’s not like it’s far. They stay in NYC. A couple of hours drive.”

 

Hayes looks around.

 

Hayes: “Looks like I didn’t miss…”

 

Hayes smirks.

 

Hayes: “Not like I really could, given the target that you have, Kandis. Congratulations, champ. And now we are set to clash again.”

 

Hayes looks around.

 

Hayes: “Look, I don’t care about Selena Frost. She wants to have problems, show her frustrations. You all want to boo her…”

 

Hayes looks at the crowd. Ther crowd roars.

 

Hayes: “But she walked out. I heard she’s not here. Fine…no rematch for you. There’s an opening and I’m stepping in there.”

 

Hayes walks around the ring.

 

Hayes: “And I know a few others had the same idea. I saw you out there Simon. But Simon, I also beat you, Simon. Right in this ring. Not that it matters. You’ve got another shot. Gavin is waiting for you at Apocalypse. Beat him and you can be next in line. But I’m cutting to the front!”

 

Hayes looks out.

 

Sharper: “Back in July, Asher beating Lyman by disqualification on this very show.”

 

Hayes: “And anyone else…you’ll have to wait. Because let’s face it…I really should be Kandis’s first defense. Right? Beyond the fact that you want to kick my ass. We can get back to the backstage brawls we had earlier this year. But I beat you at Body, Heart, and Soul. You got lucky in the World Title Tournament. So it’s one/one when it’s you and I in this ring. And I think I’ve got the difference maker Kandis. I think I can finally prove not only that I’m better, but after a long damn time, to finally hold the SCW World Championship myself!”

 

Hayes smiles as the crowd cheers.

 

Hayes: “And so I had to stand out here without a shirt and wearing a stupid mask just to spear your ass in the ground. Easy to do and-“

 

{I CAN BE YOUR WHORE!}

 

“Whore” by In This Moment plays as Kandis storms out from the back. The SCW World Championship is around her waist. She storms to the ring and takes her leather jacket off and throws it down. The crowd roars as Kandis reaches ringside. Asher Hayes looks on.

 

Sharper: “And Kandis has heard enough! Storming to the ring.”

 

Knots: “She’s still the same person she was. She’s not going to just take it!”

 

Kandis reaches the ring and pulls herself up as officials run down to the ring. Kandis steps in as officials slide in and quickly get in front of Kandis, preventing her from moving forward. Asher Hayes backs up.

 

Sharper: “And SCW officials on the ball. They know this could get ugly fast.”

 

Knots: “Asher mentioned the backstage fights between these two. Guess CHBK doesn’t want to repeat those!”

 

Kandis snaps at Asher as Asher looks at Kandis.

 

Asher: “Nice to see you Kandis. I’ll be seeing that belt be mine soon enough. I have other fish to fry tonight though.”

 

Asher steps through the ropes and down to the floor, but not before putting the microphone on the mat. Kandis storms forward, getting away from some officials and grabs the microphone. She then turns and officials remain in between her and the ropes. Asher walks around the ring.

 

Kandis: “So Asher…want to hit and run? Want your rubber match? Fine…I’ll happily give it to you, Asher.”

 

Asher smiles and turns.

 

Kandis: “But trust me…when you had that long look at the World Title last week when you ruined my celebration, that’s the last time you’re touching this belt. Because after I’m done with you, you’ll wish you had taken Ace’s hideous t-shirt and wished you hadn’t decided to pick this fight. Because I am going to be shameless and I’m going to kick your ass, enjoy it, and watch as your choke when it matters one more time!”

 

Asher waves her off and turns and walks around the ring.

 

Kandis: “Keep walking! Next time I see you, I’m going to remind you exactly why you don’t FAFO!”

 

Kandis flips the microphone in the air as Asher Hayes turns and heads to the back. Kandis keeps watching her as officials continue to surround her to prevent her from chasing after Asher Hayes.

 

Sharper: “Kandis accepting Asher Hayes’s challenge. But Asher Hayes just walking.”

 

Knots: “He says he has bigger fish to fry. That’s the World Champion!”

 

Sharper: “To get under her skin? To show disrespect or does Asher Hayes have something else planned tonight?”

 

Knots: “I don’t know of any other celebrations!”

 

Hayes heads to the back as Kandis turns and plays to the crowd as they cheer and the scene cuts away.

 

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage where Jessica Winters is standing by with Simon Lyman!”

 

The scene opens up backstage where Jessica Winters stands at the SCW interview area.

 

Winters: “Thank you Adam. Please welcome, my guest at this time, Simon Lyman.”

 

The crowd roars and a somewhat mixed reaction comes from the crowd as Simon Lyman comes into view.

 

Winters: “We just heard from Kandis. Things picking up tonight and Simon, looks like Asher Hayes will be first in line.”

 

Lyman: “Fine. Let him be first. He can be the first to come up short. Why? Because unlike me, I’ve been learning from that night at Retribution. That night when in my first match back in years I nearly beat her. And while Kandis is the World Champion and I respect her for that…that’s where the rest stops.”

 

Winters: “But being out there, hiding as one of the performers for her ‘celebration’. That’s a bit much, even for you?”

 

Lyman: “Why? So I could personally deliver a message? Asher got the plum position. Again, good for him. Getting a DQ win, like he did over me in July, isn’t going to get it done. But that’s fine. He can keep tripping over the finish line. I just wanted Kandis to know that I’m coming for her. You saw earlier in the night? Gavin Taylor and I. We’re going to go at it and I’m confident I’ll beat him again. No so-called controversy. And then this will all be moot. I’ll go on to face Kandis and this time, I’ll be able to add the one title to my list I’ve wanted – the SCW World Championship-“

 

Gavin Taylor comes into view.

 

Gavin: “Good to see you remember that. I was wondering if your memory was going too or are you just now going to show your arrogance?”

 

Lyman: “Confidence, Gavin. You used to have truckloads. And you would have pulled the same if you had it now.”

 

Gavin: “How about we get through each other first at Apocalypse, huh? Because Simon, you got lucky. One lucky shot. Because I dropped you with the Highlight of the Night and I’m pretty sure all of these fans in Rochester-“

 

The crowd roars.

 

Gavin: “They know who should’ve won. And at Apocalypse, well, you can call out Asher for his DQ. I’ll call you out for the flailing right hand. Intentional or not, it won’t happen again. And you’ll be moving back in line. That is if you don’t get buried until all of the other things you’re lined up for. Tag Turmoil? I saw that too.”

 

Lyman: “Taking the opportunities ahead of me. You could too. Get Team SUP back together-“

 

Gavin: “Simon…I’m focusing on one thing. Beating you. Then I’ll worry about the World Title. Maybe it’s fate…if all works out, I’ll face Kandis roughly around the same time I had my biggest defeat. How does it feel for you that your illustrious return from retirement…it’s now been punctuated by a so-called accident against a referee and a controversial win….that’s fine. At Apocalypse, it will be punctuated by losing to the All-Star!”

 

Lyman: “Like hell it will Gavin!”

 

Lyman and Taylor stand face to face as Taylor turns and heads off. Simon watches him go and turns to Jessica.

 

Lyman: “Thanks for the time.”

 

Lyman turns and heads off as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Cassie Wolfe vs. Syren

SCW Adrenaline Championship

 

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the Adrenaline Championship! Introducing the challenger, from Greenock, South Australia and now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, ‘The Rebel Princess’ Cassie Wolfe!

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

Sharper: “Cassie Wolfe has an opportunity to win her first Championship here tonight. Without a doubt Syren is going to be all the more motivated as she now has to begin her streak somewhere if she ever wishes to challenge for the World Championship again!”

Knots: “Rise to Greatness definitely backfired for her as in recent times those kind of hot streaks are getting harder and harder for everyone now to come by with the competition!”

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer. We cut to the backstage area where we see a tour bus with Syren’s logo on the side. Syren walks out in her full ring gear, complete with black ring jacket and pink halter-top/black tights, the Adrenaline Championship draped over one shoulder. She begins walking into the arena as we cut back to inside to see the fans reacting. “Groupie” by Cassie Steele then hits as we see one of the doors opening and Syren walking through. She pauses to take in the atmosphere before walking down toward the ring.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
DARK FANTASY

Syren walks down the walkway to the crowd barricade before walking around and through the timekeeper’s area. She jumps up onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckles on the outside and waving her hands to get the fans fired up. As the camera gets closer to her, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans.

Phillips: “And the Champion, hailing from Los Angeles, California, weighing one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, and the current reigning Adrenaline Champion, this is SYREN!”

Syren smiles before leaping over the top rope and posing in the ring with both her arms outstretched. She screams before taking off her ring jacket and throwing it over the top rope toward the timekeeper’s table. She climbs up on the middle rope, posing for a moment before jumping back down and standing in her corner as her music fades out. She hands the Championship to the official who immediately holds it over his head for the world to see. Dropping it he turns toward Cassie and Syren both, going quickly over the rules. Cassie nods while peering at Syren, more fired up than usual. He goes over to the ropes to hand off the belt before calling for the bell as both opponents immediately get into a defensive stance. Cassie lunges and goes for a hook up, Syren turns and flips her over with a headlock takedown to the mat before keeping the headlock locked in. Cassie tries to go for a kip up but can’t break from the hold. She quickly twists under Syren’s body before delivering several elbow shots. She proceeds to snapmare Syren over her shoulder onto the mat before standing as Syren immediately jumps back to her feet. Cassie runs over and double hooks the legs before dropping her back to the mat. Cassie immediately goes for a jackknife pin, hooking both legs.

1!

Before two Syren kicks out and both competitors get back to their feet. Cassie grabs Syren arm and flips her over with an arm drag. She charges forward and connects with an elbow to the side of her head. She connects with a knife hand chop causing Syren to flinch. She goes for another which Syren side steps before leaping up and taking Cassie down with a dropkick. Cassie rolls over before pulling herself back to her feet as Syren grabs her arm and whips her into the ropes. Syren goes for a clothesline. Cassie ducks it and leaps as she’s about to hit the opposite ropes, going for a springboard moonsault. Syren steps forward and tries catching Cassie on her shoulder. Cassie manages to wiggle with the momentum on her side and gets off of Syren’s shoulder before shoving her straight into the corner. Syren turns and Cassie charges before leaping up and driving her feet into her sternum. She goes for a monkey flip. Syren flips forward and manages to land on her feet. Cassie turns quickly charges again going for a strike. Syren trips her with a leg sweep causing her to fall face first into the mat. As Cassie pulls herself up Syren steps in behind her before dropping her back to the mat with a Russian legsweep. She rolls back with one of Cassie’s legs, plopping down on Cassie’s shoulder while hooking the one leg.

1!

2!

Cassie quickly kicks out at two. She rotates on the mat and pulls herself back up while taking defensive steps back. Syren goes to grapple her and Cassie lunges forward and drives her knee into Syren’s gut. She wrenches her arm and runs over to the corner. Leaping up to the top rope, she bounces off of it before falling on the top corner with the back of her thighs. She rotates and spins in mid air while still holding Syren’s arm and as she propels herself from the corner she connects with a Spanish arm drag that sends Syren toward the center of the ring. She gets back up as the crowd pops and immediately grabs a holding of Syren’s neck. Pulling her back up she places her tricep just under Syren’s chin before running with her into a different corner. She connects with a sliced bread before immediately hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Syren kicks out. Cassie goes to pull her back to her feet but is hit with several shots to the sternum. Syren ends the combo with an uppercut right to the jaw that sends Cassie reeling back. Cassie tries charging her and Syren ducks her arms and circles around her and dropping her to the mat with the Syren Song. The crowd oh’s as she hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Cassie kicks out. Syren stands and just turns before doing a standing moonsault onto her, going for the cover once more.

1!

Cassie forces her shoulder up fast. Syren leans up and starts hammering at Cassie on the mat. She stops after five shots, pulling Cassie back up before dragging her toward the corner. Wrapping an arm around Cassie’s neck, she leaps up onto the second rope right at the corner before spinning and dropping her with a tornado DDT! She quickly goes for another cover.

1!

2!

Cassie kicks out at two. Syren turns and pulls Cassie back up before setting her up for a vertical suplex. Cassie manages to drop over Syren’s back as she is in the air and shoves her into the ropes. She goes for a spinning wheel kick just as Syren stops herself from going back forward, grabbing a hold of the ropes with both arms. As Cassie’s back hits the mat Syren turns and runs into the adjacent ropes before going for a springboard moonsault. Cassie gets her knees up just as Syren is coming down and Syren is propelled off, rolling around in pain.

Sharper: “Cassie Wolfe with an impressive performance here tonight! This is the first time she has ever challenged for the Adrenaline Championship and what a hell of an opponent here tonight. Syren of course knows she needs to win matches but clearly is focused on defending her Championship here tonight.”

Knots: “She better be focused. Because she’s in trouble here if Cassie Wolfe has anything to say about it!”

Cassie rolls over and quickly turns before scaling the turnbuckles. As Syren pulls herself back up she turns just as Cassie jumps off the top rope and drives both feet into the side of Syren’s face. Syren falls back over, rolling several times from the impact. Cassie crawls forward on her knees alone before standing and within two steps leaps up and connects with a standing shooting star press. She quickly hooks both legs while covering Syren’s shoulders.

1!

2!

Syren kicks out at two. Standing Cassie runs across the ring before bouncing off the ropes and coming back with a leg drop across Syren’s chest. She stands and connects with another from where she stood. Pulling Syren back to her feet she goes for a swinging neckbreaker. Syren manages to keep the arms hooked and spins through it. Pulling Cassie forward she drops her to the mat with a DDT. Pulling Cassie back to her feet she drives her elbow hard into her mid section causing her to buckle over. Running into the ropes Syren charges forward going for a facelift. Cassie falls back away from the kick and runs in from behind Syren. She runs her into the ropes but Syren once more clutches the top rope with both arms as Cassie goes to flip her back with what could have been a German suplex. Cassie does a flip backwards over the mat before getting quickly back to her feet. She charges at Syren who is still clutching the ropes. Syren leaps up and with one leg pulls the top rope down with her body weight, causing Cassie to go over her and fall over onto the apron. As both get to their feet they exchange several right hooks but Syren manages to get a hard uppercut off across the jaw that almost knocks Cassie off the apron. Grabbing Cassie’s head she pulls her up on the top rope and pulls her forward. With Cassie balanced on the ropes from her knees Syren does a flip and pulls Cassie with her, driving her into the mat with a spinning neckbreaker. The crowd oh’s as she goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Cassie kicks out. Syren stands and proceeds to do a quick standing shooting star press of her own before hooking both legs.

1!

2!

Cassie kicks out again. Syren goes to pull Cassie back up and gets a jawbreaker for her efforts. Falling back clutching her jaw, Cassie pulls herself up and tries to grab a hold of Syren. Syren spins around and connects with a discus chop to the throat. She goes to whip her into the ropes but Cassie manages to counter, sending Syren in her place. As Syren is coming back Cassie leaps up and connects with a shining wizard. The crowd oh’s from the impact. Cassie rolls over before standing back to her feet. She takes a moment to catch her breath before posing a bit for the fans signaling it’s time to end this. Grabbing a hold of Syren’s hair. Pulling her back up she places Syren’s head in between her legs before wrapping her arms around her waist and lifting her up for the Heir of the Wolfe! Syren falls backwards and sends Cassie flipping over with a hurricanrana. She barely manages to catch herself as they land but she stumbles to stay upright before quickly running over to the ropes. Leaping up onto the second rope she springboards off before going for the Blondeton Bomb! She crashes straight into Cassie causing the fans to roar. She quickly makes the cover with nodding her head each time the referee’s hand hits the mat.

1!

2!

3!

‘Groupie’ begins to play throughout the arena as the referee calls for the bell.

Phillips: “And your winner and STILL Adrenaline Champion, Syren!”

Syren gets to her feet and holds her hands up high as an official hands the referee the Adrenaline Championship to return back to her.

Sharper: “Cassie Wolfe gave it her all in this contest but Syren is able to retain and officially wins what is one of possibly ten matches if she can keep this going forward from here tonight!”

Knots: “You know Lexy is beside herself keeping track of it with one finger extended out she won’t drop until the streak either changes or ends.”

Syren slides out of the ring with the Adrenaline Championship now back over her shoulder. She slowly begins to make her way back up the ramp. About halfway though, the big screen comes alive and we see GiGi Aries sitting with Cidnay who is gawking at an iPad which is front and center with Holly Adams’ face on it.

 

Sharper: “Now we’re getting videos of her on an iPad. She’s not with them?”

 

Knots: “Holly-ception!”

 

Holly: “Hey! Syren! Syren!”

 

Holly turns to GiGi.

 

Holly: “Make sure they play the right one.”

 

Cidnay: “You’re filming more than one-“

 

Holly doesn’t respond, revealing this is a video on the iPad.

 

Holly: “-What am I kidding? I’m only going to film one. Cassie Wolfe beating Syren. Maybe in a few years when Syren’s tripping over her fake boobs. Seriously, I can get you a better surgeon. Anyway…”

 

Holly fiddles with something on her screen.

 

Holly: “I hope you’re enjoying this. As you can see I’m very busy with the Brand and its duties to all of the people in this nation worth my time. But again, I wanted to come here and let you know that you have better options Syren. We used to even be friends.”

 

Syren turns to Lexy as Lexy just rolls her eyes.

 

Holly: “And so I’ve attacked you a few times. It was for your own good. You’re better than this. But…sometimes we need to use tough love. I know, GiGi. You’re probably shaking your head.”

 

GiGi shakes his head.

 

Holly: “But the fact is that you’re just flowing downstream with no one to guide you. I mean, Lexy. Sure, she’s there. But that’s like driving one of those driverless cars. Great for sex, if you even have any, but you’re probably going to die in a fiery crash. And I don’t want you to die Syren. But I do want you to finally get a clue. I mean how good is he when we’ve got Alex Desoubrais Jr. already better in a week.”

 

Holly smirks.

 

Holly: “Make sure we’re in the right car at this point, GiGi!...”

 

She clears her voice.

 

Holly: “Cidnay. Turn the phone around.”

 

Cidnay does, showing his face and then showing Alex Desoubrais Jr. in the front seat, although oddly in the middle.

 

Holly: “See…one week in and he’s driving!”

 

Sharper: “Is that a Tesla?”

 

Knots: “Quiet!”

 

Sharper: “You can see the top of the symbol on the steering wheel! Is he sitting in front of the screen to cover it up?”

 

Knots: “Shut up!”

 

Holly: “Back on me Cidnay!”

 

Cidnay quickly moves it around.

 

Holly: “Again, just a quick advert for all of you troubled souls. Alex Jr. was beyond hope-“

 

Alex Jr.: “Hey!”

 

Holly ignores the outburst, again, as it’s a recording.

 

Holly: “And why am I saying this? Because Syren…you wanted help. And you turned to Lexy. And now you have to run the gauntlet and trust me, she can’t count to ten, let alone five. So I hope you enjoy obscurity. Because that’s what you’ll be. But with the Holly Adams Brand…we can give you your life back. It’s a least I can do.”

 

Holly then immediately ends the video. GiGi takes the iPad.

 

GiGi: “The doors are always open for those who wish to improve themselves.”

 

Cidnay: “Bring her back!”

 

Cidnay grabs at the iPad as the video ends. The crowd boos a bit as Syren just shakes her head. She turns and holds the Adrenaline Championship over her head as Cassie Wolfe looks at the screen, annoyed by Holly’s comments. Lexy meanwhile turns to the crowd.

 

Lexy: “Oh yeah…well, you’ve won one. Open challenge for number two, Syren. Let’s get it done!”

 

Syren nods and the two head to the back.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Kandis walks over to CHBK as he’s talking to someone else backstage.

 

Kandis: “Hey! Champ here. You should be listening to me.”

 

CHBK looks up.

 

CHBK: “Hi Kandis.”

 

Kandis: “So Asher’s running his mouth. Heard Simon did too. So that’s two for three. Where’s the driver?’

 

CHBK: “Look, Kandis…there’s nothing to say. We have security on the look out. No one saw the person leave though last week. They were masked, as per your specifications.”

 

Kandis: “The son of a bitch was driving my car. Well…”

 

Kandis smirks.

 

Kandis: “I’ll deal with Alexis Quinne later. And Asher Hayes whenever you serve him up to me and then Gavin/Simon…whoever. I know I have a target on my ass. Good thing…I’m easy to find and I’ll make sure to make them regret it. So when you find something out, tell me.”

 

Kandis turns and heads off as CHBK turns back to the conversation he was having.

 

Backstage, we see Sophie James with a spray bottle in her hand. She then spray some on a counter that she’s standing behind, somewhere backstage. She then looks up.

 

Sophie: “Oh…didn’t see you there. I’m Sophie James. I’m the real brains behind the Rated X tag team and we’re here-“

 

Ravyn Taylor comes into view, wearing her wrestling attire, seemingly to make a point.

 

Sophie: “Okay…so I’m not the brains. But I’m at least ranked second there.”

 

Ravyn: “Oh, most definitely. I mean-“

 

The camera pans back as we see Ace Marshall stepping into the scene, standing on the other side of the counter, and revealing he is wearing something, digitally pixelated around his waist. When he turns to stand silhouette to the camera, the pixelated area becomes larger, suggesting he’s wearing a strap-on.

 

Ace: “What’s up bitches! Ready for the cluster[bleep]?”

 

Sophie: “As I was saying to our viewers at home, we’re here to help with next week’s cluster[bleep]!”

 

Ravyn: “Perhaps we shouldn’t say that? You know, cluster[bleep]? SCW was so worried about going too far? And cluster[bleep]s aren’t PG?”

 

Ace: “Well I’m ready for it next week! Bring me at it!”

 

Sophie: “Ace. We appreciate your enthusiasm, but that may scare people away. Not everyone is ready for it.”

 

Ravyn: “Don’t worry. We’ll help.”

 

Ravyn then pulls out a dufflebag from the floor. She places it on the counter.

 

Ravyn: “You’re going to need lots to help. I mean…with so many people around. You’ll want to make sure everyone is on the same page. You don’t want any unwanted attention. Consent is important.”

 

Ravyn pulls out a taser.

 

Ace: “Whoa! Whoa…uh…what kind of-“

 

Ravyn then pulls out a whip. She smiles at Ace.

 

Ravyn: “I think we need a demonstration.”

 

Sophie: “Yes, please!”

 

Ace: “Not helping!”

 

Sophie: “Hey! This is an informercial. There are ten teams-“

 

Ravyn: “That we know of.”

 

Sophie: “That are going after YOUR titles. And I mean…they’ll have to deal with you in the ring, but come on! We need to make this a bit more fun and enlightening.”

 

Ace: “I’ll count this as a dare.”

 

Ravyn: “Don’t threaten me with a good time.”

 

Ace turns and heads off as Sophie then pulls out a couple of bottles which immediately are pixelated too.

 

Sophie: “While Ace goes off and thinks up a safeword, we wanted to also just let you know that you need to be ready to go along with any situation. You won’t know who will be coming out and when…or coming….”

 

Sophie coughs.

 

Sophie: “Into the ring! No one will know the order. And while the three of us will be watching.”

 

Ravyn: “I’m bringing the popcorn and hard liquor to enjoy.”

 

Ace (from off camera): “I’ll bring the cauliflower!”

 

Sophie: “But you’ll all need to bring a lot. Maybe it’s something to make it all go a bit easier, reduce some of the friction!”

 

Ravyn: “Or you may want to kill off anything you don’t want to deal with. You know, by dealing with those pesky nuisances. The people who won’t go away.”

 

Ace then walks back into view, the bottoms still pixelated, but quickly, he stumbles, causing whatever he’s wearing to fall off. He looks down and it appears like he’s now completely naked, although pixelated.

 

Ace: “Ah, damn it.”

 

Sophie and Ravyn both check him out. The crowd roars and some women fans cheer.

 

Ace: “Or you’ll maybe just want to clean yourself off with something that perks you up! Or take something to make you alert and at attention.”

 

Ace folds his arms across his chest.

 

Ravyn: “Ace…”

 

Ace: “Hey! Maybe you and Sophie aren’t doing it for me.”

 

Ace looks around and turns and heads off.

 

Ace: “Just like our opponents!”

 

Ace runs off as the camera turns to him briefly before turning back.

 

Ravyn: “Holly’s going to be there!”

 

Sophie: “After the Hall of Fame and that wonderful speech.”

 

Ravyn: “Brought a tear to my eye.”

 

Sophie: “Hmmm…hopefully no one cries next week. Always hard to deal with that. Ruins everyone’s mood in a cluster[bleep].”

 

Ravyn: “Oh there will be a lot of crying. A lot of people disappointed. Just like a night with Ace. But…”

 

Ace is heard again from off-camera as Sophie chuckles.

 

Ace: “Hey!”

 

Ravyn smirks.

 

Ravyn: “It won’t be as bad as when they meet us at Apocalypse. None of this is going to help. And frankly, the disappointment will be the only thing you can guarantee. So whether it’s Statera, still looking for their balance, the Holly Adams Brand who won’t be able to coach their way out of this, the unnamed team of Owens and Adamson, hoping to break through, or the Happy Farmstead Friends who will be hardly happy. Light in the Darkness? Has Selena still given you permission or are you two able to stand on your own?…Or anyone else that has signed up for their gauntlet match. This test of endurance…Hoping they can last all night…”

 

Sophie: “Or at least as long as they have to to get the job done.”

 

Ravyn: “Won’t be long enough at Apocalypse. They’ll just be getting sore and raw with nothing to show for it.”

 

Sophie: “We’ll be watching next week. And hopefully Ace will have clothes.”

 

Ravyn: “Or maybe not…Quoth the Ravyn, Nevermore!”

 

Ravyn and Sophie then head off, leaving their collection of items, still pixelated.

 

Sharper: “Taking nothing seriously. But the reality is that with Ravyn and Ace Marshall, a superteam of sorts, we know Ravyn has dominated the tag division.”

 

Knots: “Either way, someone is going to punch their ticket to challenge them. We know Statera wants another shot. But so many others want their shot. And next week, we’re seeing who can outlast everyone else!”

 

Alexis Quinne stands backstage with Jaina Lancaster. She looks up and then looks around.

 

Jaina: “I’m here with Alexis Quinne and later tonight, you’re facing Kandis in a non-title match in our main event.”

 

Quinne: “Jaina…I know you’re trying to hype that. That speaks for itself. I’m going against the champion. Non-title or not, I’m coming to fight and I’m coming to win. But I wanted this time to send another simple message.”

 

Jaina: “Sarah Wolf.”

 

Quinne: “Exactly. Last week was a small taste. And you know what, you want to jump me? Fine. Cool. We’ve gone at it in the ring. I think I remember I won. So I can do it again. But I’d love to know why. Too bad we know you love to play games so what is this going to be? Back and forth, like a tennis match. I watch my back. You watch yours. We each go for the jugular until someone bleeds out. Well, fine…Sarah, I know you’ll be here. This is a spotlight too big. You’ll want to have some fun, so I’ll be watching. Bring your best. I’ll be ready to fire back!”

 

Quinne heads off as Jaina watches her leave.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

SCW’s cameras are shown backstage where we see Jessica Winters walking down a corridor almost at a hurried pace. In the distance we see a man walking away from her however even in high heels, she manages to catch up with them, we see it’s Lucas Knight who seemingly was on the phone which he puts away in his pocket.

 

Winters: “Um… Hey Lucas, can I get a few words with you?”

 

Knight almost jumps out of his skin and three piece suit upon hearing her voice, but he breathes a sigh of relief almost before chuckling to himself when he realises who it is…

 

Knight: “Jesus Christ… You startled me there, love. I think you need bigger heels. Or maybe I'm just going deaf in my old age.”

 

Once again Lucas laughs to himself.

 

Knight: “What can I do for you, Jessica?”

 

Winters steps closer with the mic as the camera moves in closer too for the more traditional shot. Knight smiles as the sound of the crowd cheering can be heard in the background as it echoes through the corridors. 

 

Winters: “Well as you can tell, the fans still appreciate you.”

 

Knight nods.

 

Knight: “When you’ve done everything I have in this business as well as throughout my career Jessica, it’s hard for them to forget a guy like me through the good and the bad. I’m just glad these days it’s mostly for the good I've tried to do, you know?”

 

Winters: “Yes, I’m well aware, it’s all very well deserved. But I think you know what I am going to ask you next, I tried to talk with you last week and you blew me off.”

 

Once again Knight nods. He lets out a sigh before pulling out his phone again, checking for missed calls. 

 

Knight: “Yeah, I know it was on the agenda… You want to know about Wagner don’t you and where he is?”

 

This time it was Jessica’s turn to nod. 

 

Knight: “Well he had a hell of a showing at Rise to Greatness, had a fantastic match with Sal and much to my disappointment… That is all he wanted… and as for where he is, i don’t a clue…”

 

Winters: “Excuse me?”

 

Knight: “He’s not coming back to SCW, in fact he said something in German in a message to me just recently which probably isn’t exactly fit for TV so I’m gonna try not to give him any more free publicity… That said, I will say this. I don’t think I've claimed to be the smartest guy in the world, but I thought I had something special which would have been good for SCW in that German bastard. Turns out all he wanted was that Rise to Greatness moment, nothing more, nothing less.  Now if it were me personally I'd have worked towards the main event over time. But no, not for him. His moment to shine was good enough for him… You live and learn though right?”

 

Winters: “Oh… well that must be frustrating for you…”

 

Lucas laughs before putting away his cellphone.

 

Knight: “You could say that, frustrated is definitely one word you could use. Disappointed is another… I am also pissed off because of how things have worked out… You see, when I signed this contract with SCW it was a unique bit of business. I promised the company a talent, one that would compete…”

 

Lucas looked away from the camera for a minute and once again shook his head.

 

Knight: “And now it looks like I'm in breach of that contract… I tried to smooth things out with the big bosses, hell even talked to CHBK you know, not that we ever see eye to eye at all. Not like it was an entirely fruitful meeting either. So I've been given a choice really… Either deliver another talent for SCW to use or pay a large fine…”

 

Winters: “A large fine?”

 

Knight: “Yes. I’m not telling you how much, but it was a figure I didn't feel comfortable paying, not like I couldn’t afford it. It’s just the principle of the whole thing, you know?.”

 

Jessica nodded in an understanding way. 

 

Winters: “So I take it you have someone else lined up to debut soon then instead?”

 

Knight nods and smiles.

 

Knight: “Yeah, I do.”

 

Lucas then walks off camera and the focus returns to Jessica Winters, who goes to speak but is interrupted once again by Knight who slides back into the camera's view. 

 

Knight: “It’s me. See you next week.”

 

Knight winks at the camera this time as the crowd roars at the news after he walks out of view once again. Jessica looks stunned as she now stares at the camera.

 

Winters: “Well there you have it… You heard it here first, Lucas Knight is returning to active competition here in SCW… Back to you guys…”

 

Breakdown cuts to ringside.

 

Knots: “So just like that Dieter Wagner is gone? At least he made Lucas ten grand!”

 

Sharper: “Yeah, but you can tell the disappointment on Lucas’s voice. Not exactly what you want. Embarrassed may be more like it.”

 

Knots: “And next week, he’s got someone new?”

 

Erik Holland vs. Crystal Zdunich

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “New season and hopefully a fresh start for the Burning Rose, Crystal Zdunich.”

 

Knots: “Hoping to put it all together. She’s been training hard for months. So here’s your chance. And it’s going to be a tough one!”

 

The lights suddenly completely shut off as static covers the screen, to be replaced with what looks like vital signs; brain activity and heartbeat specifically. The words “PROJECT HOLLAND: ENGAGE” appear across the bottom of the ‘tron,; and the crowd cheers.

 

YOURE HAVING PARANOID DELUSIONS!

 

your brain will not know the difference

 

SOMEONE HAS ERASED HIS MEMORIES!

 

Out of nowhere, Static X absolutely DETONATES over the loudspeaker, reducing the stage to a red-and-blue strobing mosh pit as Erik Holland shoves his way through the curtain, goggles shining in the inky red-ness, tugging at his beard as he staggers up and down the stage, imploring the raging crowd to cheer even louder; but at the same time almost looking like he's arguing with himself. 

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Silent Hill, he is Erik Holland!”

 

THAT BOY’S ONE MEAN MOTHER….

 

Once the lyrics start, Erik ROARS and makes a beeline for the ring, pinballing off the fans to tag hands with them, let them slap his back, whatever it takes to whip the audience in attendance into a complete frenzy. Every now and then down the ramp he stops, turning around in a lazy circle, taking it all in before racing off again.

 

He dives under the ropes once he gets to ringside, crawling on his belly toward the hard camera. He pulls the lenses of the welding goggles off his eyes so we can see that demented gleam burning in those brown irises, then he mugs for the camera shouting indistinct threats--even chewing on the bottom rope--before he bursts to his feet and hits the opposite side ropes, THROWING his hands out and receiving flashbulbs in response. Holland whips his coat off, tossing it out into the first row and does the same with his goggles, staring out under that eye makeup and proud of how completely insane his fans are, before he settles into the corner, that eerie look of focus taking over. The lights finally come up.

 

Sharper: “Erik Holland stepping up and looking for success himself in SCW. Two former champions in other promotions. Looking to break through here in SCW!”

 

Knots: “Good luck. The one thing for these two – they at least know this is a fresh start and so best foot forward and all!”

 

The bell sounds and the crowd roars. Holland steps out and watches Zdunich. Zdunich then lunges at Holland and slides under his arms. She jumps up and forearms him in the back once and then again and again. She then runs into the ropes. She bounces off. Holland goes for a clothesline. Zdunich ducks and bounces off the other side and Holland drills her with a vicious chop. The crowd ohs and Zdunich hits the mat, holding her chest and rolling over in pain. She starts to get up and walks to the corner. She winces and steps out and Holland chops her violently again. The echo goes throughout the building and Zdunich hits the mat, holding her chest in pain.

 

Knots: “Like a gunshot!”

 

Sharper: “Just put everything behind that vicious chop!”

 

Zdunich slowly gets up and Holland grabs her and chops her a third time. She falls to a mat, gasping for air. Holland then grabs her and whips her across. Zdunich bounces off and Holland catches her with a big boot. He turns and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Zdunich kicks out. She gets up and moves to the corner. Holland follows up and kicks her in the ribs. He then smirks and sets up for another chop, but Zdunich ducks under and spins around. Holland turns around and Zdunich hits a dropkick to the face. Holland snaps back and Zdunich moves to the middle of the ring. She then runs at Holland and jumps up, hitting a spinning heel kick in the corner. She goes up and over and lands on the apron. Holland falls forward and to his hands and knees. He then pulls himself up and Zdunich springboards to the top rope and hits a crossbody into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Holland kicks out. Both get up and Zdunich hits another dropkick.

 

Sharper: “Right to the jaw again. Zdunich fired up.”

 

Knots: “She doesn’t want to face more chops.”

 

Sharper: “I don’t blame her!”

 

Zdunich watches as Holland gets up and Zdunich runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a flying headscissors. Holland stays on the mat. Zdunich then hits the ropes again and handsprings into the Smell the Roses. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Holland kicks out. Both get up and Zdunich forearms him in the jaw before going to whip him across. Holland spins through and sends her in. Zdunich bounces off and Holland hoists her up and hits standing spinebuster. Holland gets up and drives his elbow into her chest. He follows up with a lateral press.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Zdunich kicks out. She rolls over and starts to crawl to the ropes. She gets up and turns and Holland grabs her and then hits an overhead belly to belly suplex.

 

Sharper: “Launching the Burning Rose overhead.”

 

Knots: “With ease. And Holland may be getting comfortable here.”

 

Sharper: “Zdunich being greeted to the mat over and over here.”

 

Zdunich rolls over and Holland grabs her and then hits a snap suplex. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Zdunich kicks out again. She rolls over and starts to get up and Holland grabs her, only for her to counter with a jawbreaker. Holland falls to a knee. Zdunich then gets up and hits the Flashing Lights. Holland falls to the mat. Zdunich falls to the ropes. She exits to the apron and climbs to the top rope. Holland starts to get up and staggers up. He turns to Zdunich only for Zdunich to dive off, landing on Holland’s shoulders and snap him off with a hurricanrana. She pulls back on the legs.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Holland kicks out. Both get up and Zdunich runs into the ropes. She reaches Holland who scoops her up, but she spins through and floats through into a DDT. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Oh! The DDT! Out of nowhere!”

 

Knots: “Even Holland got dizzy from that!”

 

Zdunich goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Holland gets his shoulder up. Zdunich rolls over and gets up and Holland stirs. Zdunich gets up and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Holland suddenly gets up and drills Zdunich with the Panic Attack. The crowd ohs. Zdunich hits the mat. Holland then hoists her up and hits a uranage backbreaker. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Zdunich gets her shoulder up again. Zdunich rolls over and crawls to the ropes. She gets up Holland scoops her up. He looks around and steps forward before throwing her across with the Damnation Alley. The crowd cheers as Zdunich hits the mat and the impact causes her to roll to the apron. Holland gets up.

 

Knots: “Got some air there!”

 

Sharper: “Launching Zdunich across the ring!”

 

Zdunich starts to get up on the apron, wincing and Holland walks over to her, but Zdunich hits a guillotine drop. Holland stumbles back. Zdunich turns and climbs up to the top rope. Holland turns back and goes to her and grabs her, but Zdunich nails him with a hard right and then another. Holland steps back and spins around before climbing to the middle rope, but Zdunich kicks him in the chest and then boots him off. Holland hits the mat. Zdunich then stands up and looks down before diving off and connecting with the Rose Prism Power. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Zdunich! Took everything Holland had. He’s down!”

 

Knots: “Holland looking int trouble!”

 

Sharper: “Rose Prism Power! The 630!”

 

Zdunich turns back and throws herself onto Holland, hooking the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars as Zdunich rolls off and smiles, beaming from ear to ear. The bell sounds.

 

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

 

Sharper: “We thought this may be a showcase for Holland, but Zdunich standing tall!”

 

Knots: “Talk about a bit of a twist and Zdunich is going to be happy about it. That’s what we’ve been waiting to see from her!”

 

Sharper: “And if she can keep it going, SCW better look out.”

 

Knots: “And Holland, he’s going to be angry and SCW better look out for that too!”

 

Zdunich gets up, her arm raised. She looks around and nods as her music plays. She then lets out a yes, yelling it at the top of her lungs as she looks around. She then turns and moves to the corner, climbing up to celebrate as the scene cuts away.

 

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage to Jessica Winters again. Jessica?”

 

Jaina Lancaster stands backstage at the SCW interview area with the SCW United States Champion, Deanna Frost.

 

Jaina: “Thanks Adam. I’m here with the SCW United States Champion, Deanna Frost and Deanna, a lot I want to ask you. I’m sorry to have to start here, but everyone is wondering – Selena. She left last week-“

 

Deanna stops Jaina.

 

Deanna: “I’m sorry to stop you. That’s something you need to ask Selena. I…let’s just say the last couple of months have really affected her. To see fans turning on her…”

 

Deanna shakes her head.

 

Deanna: “I don’t know what they see. What she did. I…but as for when she’ll be back. That’s something I’ll let her discuss. All I’ll say is that she’s not the same person she was before Rise to Greatness.”

 

Jaina: “Fair enough. I know many of us miss her…”

 

Deanna looks at Jaina, almost uncertain about that, as Jaina continues.

 

Jaina: “…but you are the SCW United States Champion. You’ve managed to get through a couple of tough defenses so far.”

 

Deanna: “And it’s where my attention is right now. I don’t know who is next but whoever it is, I’m going to be ready. So CHBK, find me competition. Find me someone…find me someone you think deserves the recognition. Not because they bring in ratings. Not because they’ll do anything to win. But because they’ve earned it. They’ve worked their ass to get here. Fine me someone, CHBK. Put your stamp on how things will be earned…because like Selena, I don’t trust you. Your track record speaks for itself. But so far, you’ve seemingly made decisions that made some sense. So prove me wrong. Prove everyone wrong…Prove…nevermind. Just I’m ready for who is next!”

 

Deanna looks into the camera before turning to Jaina.

 

Jaina: “Thanks for the time.”

 

Deanna nods and heads off.

 

Jaina: “Breakdown returns after this!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Jaina is talking to her producer, going over other plans for the night.

 

Jaina: “So we should head over there-“

 

Simon Lyman heads over to her, quickly waving to get their attention.

 

Lyman: “Hi, Joe. Mind giving Jaina and I a moment.”

 

Jaina: “It’s okay. Simon, what’s up?”

 

Joe, the producer, heads off as Simon nods.

 

Lyman: “Just wanted to check in. I’ve tried to give some space, but obviously, we see each other at Blackout. Want to make sure she’s doing okay?”

 

Jaina: “Mom?”

 

Lyman: “Yeah, Amy.”

 

Jaina: “She’s getting there. The recovery…it’s going as well as can be hoped. A couple of hard things for her to admit and to go through.”

 

Lyman: “Okay…I just wanted to make sure she is okay. You know how she can be. May not always reveal how bad-“

 

Jaina: “She’ll be fine. And she’ll be here next week. So don’t worry about the turmoil-“

 

Lyman: “That’ll come and go. I’m more worried about her.”

 

Jaina: “I know…”

 

Jaina sighs.

 

Jaina: “I should ask. Are you okay?’

 

Lyman: “Perfectly fine.”

 

Jaina: “Gavin has a point.”

 

Lyman: “Gavin just looking small picture. It’s why he’s always going to get into his way. And I don’t know how long I can enjoy this run. I lost it all once because of my health. Going to make sure I cash-in while I can.”

 

Lyman smiles.

 

Lyman: “Thanks, Jaina.”

 

Lyman heads off as Jaina watches him go, shaking his head a bit as we cut away.

 

Pain in action

 

The star spangled banner begins to play as a logo pops up on the screen of the American flag. Some fans are show standing up and raising an arm to their chest, others cheer as a man dressed the Avert’s moose mascot steps out and begins throwing his hands up in the air trying to get the crowd pumped.

Phillips: “The following contest is a one on one single falls contest with a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, from Rochester New York in the country of the United States of America, representing… Hockey, Rochester New York, and the fans in the arena tonight, The Moose!”

The Moose makes his way quickly down the ramp while slapping the hands of fans reaching out to him. He continues throwing his arms up as he gets closer to the ring to get a bigger reaction from the audience now cheering for him.

Knots: “This is unexpected. Welcome to wrestling!”

Sharper: “We now have a name for the young man that was accompanied last week by James Evans, who quickly went after Religious Wright. James Evans apparently not fond of his messenger.”

The Moose slides into the ring and has to adjust his face before turning and continuing to pump his arms. The music then cuts off as the arena goes pitch black momentarily.

"A loved one laid his head in her lap
Red roses fell to the floor
And the world stood still"

"Coma Black" by Marilyn Manson begins to play throughout the arena. The main screen flashes with blurred bizarre images. Pain emerges from behind the curtains wearing a hood over his head. James Evans steps out behind him immediately garnering a ton of heat from the crowd. Pain ignores the crowd completely as he makes his way directly to the ring, only slowing to match James' pace as James looks amongst the faces in the front row.

Phillips: "Introducing his opponent, making his SCW in ring debut, being accompanied to the ring by James Evans, hailing from parts unknown, Pain!"

He waits at the steps as James scales them first before crossing the ropes into the ring. He waits patiently before James motions for him to step forward with one hand. He quickly scales the ropes and enters the ring the same way as James did before tearing off the hood and placing it into one of his many pockets. Clutching his hands into fists he appears to be taking deep breathes before calming himself as he peers over to the closest camera, staring dead center into it.

Sharper: “I am not sure what to make of this. A very disturbed looking young individual dressed like a member of a SWAT team.”

Knots: “Look at that stare! He’s in his world!”

James steps over and places a hand on Pain’s shoulder before briefly speaking to him about the match about to take place. The referee motions for him to leave as The Moose continues focusing on the crowd. Pain suddenly turns and lunges, clotheslining The Moose at the back of his head. The Moose falls over into the ropes and immediately the crowd boos as Pain begins stomping The Moose down onto the bottom rope before beginning to pummel him with his fists. The referee tries telling him to back off, Pain ignores him and begins mudstomping The Moose as he tries reaching up to pull himself up by the ropes. The referee calls for the bell before immediately starting to count for the disqualification. As the bell rings Pain picks The Moose up and proceeds to throw him over his shoulders with an exploder suplex.

Sharper: “Not wasting any time, not even waiting for the match to start, unfortunately I don’t think The Moose was expecting this right off the gate. I don’t know what any of us were expecting from what appears to be some kind of James Evans disciple.”

Knots: “Disciple? Does that look non-violent to you?!”

The Moose leans up and tries to stagger back to his feet just as Pain reaches up and locks it in a blatant choke hold. The Moose starts moving around panicking and waving it’s arms frantically as Pain continues choking him.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Before the referee can flat out disqualify Pain he turns and releases the choke hold before running and slamming The Moose headfirst into the corner. He gets up on the second rope and continues slamming The Moose face first into the corner before the referee goes to start counting again. Pain stops and seems to be contemplating before being distracted by the audience. He flinches and turns away before reaching down and simply beginning to twist on the mask of The Moose. He spins it completely around to where the face is to The Moose’s back before grabbing him by the arm and running him over toward the ropes. He drops The Moose and causes him to go sliding out onto the floor outside. James looks on from the side, observing everything expressionless as he focuses on Pain in the ring. The Moose on the outside quickly tries standing back up and stumbles over, appearing disoriented on top of being blinded by the mask being backwards on his head. Pain doesn’t wait and bounces off the opposite ropes before running in and leaping through the ropes. He connects with The Moose like a missile and both men fly back hard into the barricade. The crowd gives an initial positive reaction before booing further.

Sharper: “That was a heck of a suicide dive, although from the way Pain’s head just bounced off the barricade I don’t know who it hurt worse.”

Knots: “He just busted himself open fighting a Hockey mascot!”

Pain stands and blood appears to be trickling down from his forehead from where he slammed into the edge of the barricade. He doesn’t seem to notice it until drops come down over his eyes. He wipes it from his field of view before running his hand down the chest of The Moose before picking him up and turning before tossing him back into the ring. The Moose, still blinded and now seemingly out of energy starts trying to crawl away. Pain slides in behind him before standing. Grabbing the top rope he watches The Moose crawl a briefly before running without further delay. He drives his foot down and curbstomps The Moose in the middle of the ring. The Moose goes limp. Pain turns to James he simply gives him a slash across the throat. Turning back to The Moose Pain picks The Moose up who isn’t moving at this point before lifting him up and driving him head first into the ring with The Omega Driver. The crowd oh’s and boos before pain rolls him over and covers his shoulders with one arm.

1!

2!

3!

“Coma black” begins to play once more throughout the arena as Pain stands and looks down over the decapitated Moose. He proceeds to spit on him as James re enters the ring to go over and raise his arm. James glances around at the booing crowd.

Phillips: “And your winner, by pinfall, Pain!”

Pain glances at the audience before quickly turning his attention elsewhere. He then kicks The Moose dead to the side of the face. James pulls him back and says something to him as the referee tells him to likely go away.

Sharper: “I would say this was impressive if this was even a match.”

Knots: “The Moose is dead! Let Rochester mourn in peace!”

Pain follows James as he makes his way to exit the ring. He doesn’t look back as the duo depart.

 

“Psycho in my Head” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Xander Valentine vs. Kimberly Williams come follow. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “And this could be a war! Kimberly Williams faces Xander Valentine! Next! Here on Breakdown!”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Xander Valentine vs. Kimberly Williams

 

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

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

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

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the SCW Underground Champion, The Wild Card, Kimberly Williams!”

 

She slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope. Kimberly then poses in the center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans. The music slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to a corner to await the start of the match. She places the Underground Championship in her corner.

 

Sharper: “This match is one we expected months ago when Kimberly Williams and Xander Valentine were not on the best of terms. A lot has changed, but still, I guess CHBK looking to avoid anything lingering.”

 

Knots: “And worst, we get what could be a hell of a match. Kimberly likes to show she can wrestle and she may need to as brawling with Xander generally isn’t a smart move.”

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

 

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

 

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

 

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

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

 

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

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, accompanied by Artemis, fighting out of Fort Collins, Colorado… from Rochester, New York…

 

The crowd erupts in cheers.

 

Phillips: “…he is the Paragon of Violence, the Executioner, Xander Valentine!”

 

Suffocate me until I am blue

To preserve my bad worldview

Paranoid, All Eyes On Me

Rumours circle, vultures feed

 

Baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “In Xander’s hometown, he returns and is about to go to war.”

 

Knots: “You wonder if he thought this was possible before Rise to Greatness. Here he is and now he needs to figure things out. No more worrying about Adam. Syren behind him. Now what?”

 

Xander looks around as Kim turns and looks at them. She then tries to start her own chant.

 

Kim: “Kimmy! Kimmy! Kimmy!”

 

Some in the crowd go for it, but the Xander chants get louder. Kim turns and shrugs and then turns and looks at Xander. The bell sounds. Xander steps out as Kim watches him. Unlike others who back away, Kim stands forward and Xander goes for a hard right. Kim ducks down and under and into a waistlock. Xander forcibly unclasps her hands and then spins around and pulls her into a shoulder tackle. Kim rolls over and looks up and nods. She then gets to her feet and pushes off to lunge at Xander, but Xander grabs her by the throat. He then turns and choke throws her into the corner. Xander then steps up and nails her with a hard right to the ribs and then to the jaw before kneeing her in the ribs. Kim staggers out and Xander grabs her and pushes her into the ropes. Xander scoops her up, but Kim kicks her legs and slides down to behind him. Xander turns and Kim hits a dropkick. Xander staggers back as Kim gets up.

 

Sharper: “Xander’s getting a different type of challenge. Kim won’t stay down.”

 

Knots: “Yeah. She’ll take a beating and Xander using that boxing background and Kim says, okay. Let’s go!”

 

Kim then runs over and dropkicks Xander again. Xander falls back into the corner. Kim gets up, runs at him and forearms him in the jaw once and then again. Xander shoves her back. Kim rolls through and to her feet and Xander steps up and nails her with a hard haymaker. Kim goes down. She rolls over and gets up and Xander grabs her and whips her into the corner. Kim flips up and over to the apron. Xander runs after and Kim jumps up with a pump kick to the jaw. Xander stumbles back and Kim climbs up to the top rope. She gets to the top and then just somersaults off and into Xander, taking him down.

 

Sharper: “Kim off the top! Just throwing herself at Xander!”

 

Knots: “Almost making sure there was no nice way for him to catch her!”

 

Kim turns and dives onto Xander.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Xander kicks out. Both competitors get up and Kim moves to Xander who grabs her by the throat. Kim then kicks him in the knee. She gets free and runs across the ring. She bounces off and Xander steps up and hoists Kim over his head with a military press. The crowd roars. Xander then throws her up in the air before catching her and planting her with a vicious powerslam. The crowd ohs. Kim rolls over, the air forced out of her. Xander forces her back to her back and covers her with a lateral press.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kimberly Williams kicks out. Xander gets up and grabs Kim by her hair. He drags her up and Kim suddenly jumps up and goes for a rolling cross-armbreaker. The crowd roars as Xander fights it, but Kim gets through. She holds on as Xander keeps fighting only to then slowly grits his teeth. Kim tries to hyper-extend the arm, but Xander keeps it clasped with his other arm. He then slowly rolls over and so he’s on top of Kim.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Xander then hoists Kim up. The crowd roars, impressed by Xander’s strength.

 

Sharper: “And Xander again using his strength to just overpower Kim!”

 

Knots: “Kim’s fighting! Kim’s like a spider monkey!”

 

Xander lifts her up over his head as if to go for a powerbomb, but Kim lets go and counters with a sunset flip.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Xander kicks out. Both roll back, Kim faster and Xander gets to a knee. Kim hits the Morrigan’s Wrath. Xander falls back. Kim rolls through for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Xander pushes her off and rolls over. The crowd ohs. Kim sits up and turns and looks around. She then turns and gets up. Xander slowly gets up to his feet and Kim runs across the ring. She bounces off and hits a running dropkick. Xander falls to the mat. Kim goes for the pin.

 

Sharper: “Kim striking fast! Hard basement dropkick. Xander down!”

 

Knots: “Another pin!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Xander pushes her off again. He sits up and starts to get up and Kim kicks him in the back. Xander winces and rolls over and kneels. Kim moves to his front and lunges with a superkick, but Xander blocks it. He then stands up, holding the leg. Kim looks around before Xander lifts her leg up, causing Kim to do a backflip, landing hard, chest first on the mat.

 

Sharper: “Just throwing her up and Kim landing chest first.”

 

Knots: “Jesus!”

 

Kim slowly gets up and Xander grabs her and pulls her in before hoisting her up and hitting a snap powerbomb. He stacks her up.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kim kicks out and the crowd ohs. Kim rolls to her stomach as Xander looks down at her. He steps up and grabs her again by the hair. He pulls her up and places her head again between his legs. He then hoists her up again and hits another powerbomb. The crowd ohs and Xander folds her up again.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kim kicks out just in time again. Xander looks at her and grabs her by the hair again.

 

Sharper: “Two powerbombs! And now Xander maybe thinking a third.”

 

Knots: “Kim may be too insane to stay down.”

 

Xander Valentine then places her head between his legs again. He hoists her up for another powerbomb, but this time, Kim starts to bite him on the forearm. Xander staggers back and Kim then grabs his head and slides down, countering with a sitout facebuster. Xander rolls over, holding his head in pain. He starts to get up, and turns to Kim who manages to hit another Morrigan’s Wrath and Xander falls back and into the ropes, twisting his arms in them. The crowd roars, some booing as Kim falls to a knee. She then looks at Xander and smiles before getting up. She pats him on the head and says something to him. She then backs up and forearms him in the jaw once and then again and again.

 

Sharper: “Kim now toying with Xander! She’s turned it around and the Executioner is trapped!”

 

Knots: “The hell is she doing? Trying to piss him off!”

 

Sharper: “Or just being Kim! There may be no agenda here. Just Kim taking advantage!”

 

Kim then starts to bite him. The crowd roars as Xander grimaces in pain.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Kim steps back and walks around. She then turns and kicks him in the ribs. She runs across the ring, bouncing off only for Xander to get a boot up. The impact also allows Xander to get his arms free. Kim staggers back and runs into the ropes again. She bounces off and Xander steps up and scoops Kim up and hits a huge tilt-a-whirl slam. The crowd ohs. He pulls back on the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kim gets her shoulder up. Xander rolls off and slowly gets up. He walks around the ring as Kim slowly rolls over. She crawls to the ropes.

 

Sharper: “And only two!”

 

Knots: “Xander tried to drive Kim through the mat and still only got two!”

 

Sharper: “Kim just taking all of the punishment. And Xander is making sure everything hurts. The impact of an Underground match without the weapons!”

 

Kim grabs at the ropes, using them to pull herself up. She staggers up to her feet and Xander gets up only for Kim to run at him. She swings, but Xander catches her by the throat. Xander hoists her up and Kim gets a knee up to the face of Xander. Kim staggers back. She then lunges again and Xander ducks and hoists her up onto his shoulders. Kim kicks her legs and Xander drives her into the mat with the Valhalla has Fallen. Xander turns and hooks the leg.

 

Sharper: “Kim fighting to the end!”

 

Knots: “Kneed him in the face. Was scratching, clawing!”

 

Sharper: “Valhalla has Fallen! The same move that put Syren down at Rise to Greatness!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

Xander rolls off and turns and looks down. He then slowly gets up, limping a bit as the official raises his arm and the bell sounds.

 

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

 

Sharper: “Valentine coming out of this war victorious.”

 

Knots: “Syren gave him a hell of a fight at Rise to Greatness. Tonight, he knew he was getting a fight from Kim and Kim made him earn everything.”

 

Xander walks around as Kim rolls over, holding her head and neck. Xander looks at her before stepping through the ropes. He drops down to the floor and joins Artemis. The two start to walk around the ring as the scene cuts away.

 

Breakdown opens up backstage as we see The One Kirsten Scott talking to CHBK. Hailey and The Oracle stand a few feet behind Scott.

 

Scott: “I want in the turmoil match. I was this close at Rise to Greatness-“

 

CHBK: “With who as your partner?”

 

Scott looks around.

 

Scott: “Pro. I’m not ditching her. I’ll be waiting for when she’s back.”

 

CHBK: “And I can’t allow that.”

 

Scott: “Why the hell not? Hmm?”

 

CHBK: “Because I’m not going to advertise someone who isn’t going to show. I’m also not going to allow you to continue to risk injury because you want take on the world alone. If you want, what about Hailey? She’s of age. I’ve seen that she can handle herself.”

 

Hailey turns, surprised.

 

Scott: “No. I said I would team with Pro. And Hailey, while she can handle herself, is not a wrestler. She serves a different purpose.”

 

CHBK: “Then the answer is no. No one to blame here but Pro. She didn’t show up at Rise to Greatness XX. She’s lucky we’re even maintaining her contract.”

 

Scott looks at CHBK before looking down and then back up.

 

Scott: “Is this it? You’re holding a grudge. Because she went after your eye and-“

 

CHBK: “No. She didn’t show up at Rise to Greatness. I made my name in this sport for decades and one rule you didn’t break is you didn’t no show. Simple as that. I don’t have much time for her.”

 

CHBK looks at The One as she then turns and storms off. The Oracle reaches out to stop her, before following. Hailey looks at CHBK and then to The One before the scene cuts to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see generic rock music playing, but the entrance set is entirely white. We see Katie Steward standing in a new Gigi Steward “Wrestling’s Untapped Future” t-shirt and a pair of black slacks. She stands on the stage, just looking out at the crowd. TJ Johnson stands with her, trying to get her attention. Notably, he does not have the camera. Katie just stands on the stage.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Katie Steward walking out here. That’s not her music.”

 

Knots: “She’s not really doing anything. She’s been just standing on the stage for a good minute. Just looking out at the crowd.”

 

Sharper: “TJ Johnson is trying to get her attention.”

 

Katie then turns and looks at TJ before lowering her head. She heads to the back as TJ Johnson looks a bit confused and then glances back before looking up to the entrance set and then hears the music. He shakes his head and heads to the back after Katie.

 

Sharper: “What was that about?”


Knots: “Did she have a psychotic break when she didn’t win at Rise to Greatness?”

 

Sharper: “She’ll have another opportunity next week on Breakdown when she and Gigi are one of many teams in the Tag Team Turmoil match.”

 

We cut to ringside.

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, Adam Sharper here alongside Jonathan Knots. Welcome to ringside. And we are in Rochester for Breakdown. And Rochester is a notable hometown. Not just for Xander Valentine, but also the Alloccos.”

 

Knots: “Yeah and it sounds like Alistaire Allocco made sure to take advantage of this, spending some time with dear old dad. Why? Who the hell knows?’

 

Sharper: “Take a look.”

 

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

 

The scene opens with a shot of the outside of a house where we see Adam Allocco walking over to the front door. He looks around.

 

Adam: “Okay, Adam. Just have to be charming and to make this work and-“

 

Adam gets to the front door and the door opens. He takes a few steps as Claire Bailey stands in the doorway.

 

Bailey: “Get in here.”

 

Adam: “Well, Claire, that’s a bit forward-“

 

Bailey: “I’m here to take you to what you’ll be doing today. You wanted to make amends. You wanted to make things better. And you’re able to do this at home, so…get in here.”

 

Adam: “I’m coming…”

 

Adam heads over to the door. He steps inside. The camera follows in after.

 

Bailey: “Going to have this one tape. You might burst into flames. How wonderful that would be?”

 

Adam looks at her and steps forward.

 

Bailey: “Into the living room. You’ve been here before.”

 

Adam looks at her and then nods before heading forward.

 

Adam: “Hot one today, huh, son?”

 

Adam looks around the house.

 

Adam: “You know you have central air, you don’t need to-“

 

Adam stops as he sees Alistaire Allocco standing in the room, arms over his chest.

 

Adam: “Son. No need to be so stern-“

 

Alistaire: “Look, you want to make this better. It’s clear that you need more help than just a simple twelve steps.”

 

Alistaire nods.

 

Alistaire: “Sit.”

 

Adam looks over where he sees a bible on the couch. Adam walks over to it and grabs it.

 

Adam: “You know, son, if we wanted to read fairy tales, there’s some better ones and-“

 

Alistaire: “Sit and we’re going to read together.”

 

Adam: “Look, Ali – I know you’re religious and all. But me, never really got into it-“

 

Alistaire: “And that’s maybe your problem!”

 

Alistaire looks at Adam as Adam looks at the Bible again.

 

Alistaire: “Did you sleep with her?”

 

Adam looks at Alistaire.

 

Adam: “Who? Claire?”

 

Alistaire: “No. Carrie? Did you sleep with her?”

 

Adam: “Well, a gentlemen never kisses and tells-“

 

Alistaire: “So you did. She’s younger than your daughter! And you saw her and her soft skin and gave into sin and for what? Didn’t help you win. Didn’t help you get it done for me. It just put you in a situation you didn’t need to be. You’ve learned nothing, even if you stand here sorry.”

 

Adam sits down.

 

Adam: “I am sorry, Alistaire. I am. Just I also know I’m not going to just change who I am. I got off the sauce. Still was an asshole. And I’ve never been good for being accountable. And-“:

 

Alistaire: “Well it’s going to change. Grab the Bible. Read.”

 

Adam: “From where-“

 

Alistaire: “The beginning.”

 

Alistaire steps out of the room.

 

Alistaire: “And when you’re done, we’ll talk.”

 

Adam: “The whole thing?! I mean, son, I came here to spend time with you.”

 

Alistaire: “And I’m going to take a chance to see if it’s worth it. We’re here for a week. SCW is in our home. I’m going to take advantage of it and maybe, maybe if you read something important to me, you’ll better for it.”

 

Alistaire leaves the room. Adam just looks at the book and sighs. The scene cuts out.

 

We cut to a shot of a silhouette standing outside of the house, leaning on the wall, in what seems to be the porch. Little light is available, happening in the middle of the night. The only light appears to come from a cell phone, held sideways in front of Adam Allocco. The sounds of a girl moaning can be heard. The door opens and Adam fumbles the phone. It tumbles to the ground. Alistaire steps out, turning on the light as he does.

 

Alistaire: “I thought I heard you….and someone else?”

 

Adam: “No one else. Totally just me. Don’t know what you’re talking about.”

 

A women’s voice can be heard coming from the phone.

 

???: “This work for you Adam? I mean…you couldn’t handle this.”

 

Alistaire walks over to the phone.

 

Adam: “Now, Ali…I get fan mail and women, they just-“

 

Alistaire grabs the phone and looks at it.

 

Alistaire: “Her again.”

 

Adam: “Okay, so she’s more than a fan.”

 

Alistaire: “Delete it.”

 

Alistaire hands Adam the phone.

 

Adam: “Delete it?”

 

Alistaire: “Delete it.”

 

Adam takes the phone. He sighs and then taps the screen a few times, first to stop the video. Second to then delete it. He makes sure of it and hands the phone to Alistaire to prove it to him. Alistaire looks at it and nods.

 

Alistaire: “Thank you.”

 

Adam: “Well, I’m trying…yeah…trying.”

 

Alistaire: “It’s going to take more than that.”

 

Alistaire sits down on a bench. Adam awkwardly does too, showing notably his discomfort with these situations.

 

Alistaire: “How far did you get?”

 

Adam: “What?...Oh…the Bible.”

 

Adam thinks for a minute.

 

Adam: “Once I saw Exodus and started to think about Moses with a gun, I figured I’d gone far enough.”

 

Alistaire: “Farther than I thought you’d get…you faked it for a long time.”

 

Adam: “Well…uh….”

 

Alistaire doesn’t say anything. Adam then turns to his son.

 

Adam: “Thank you for giving me this chance. I realize I probably don’t deserve it.”

 

Alistaire slowly turns to his father.

 

Alistaire: “That book you barely got through is one reason I’m even sitting with you after you did what you did.”

 

Adam looks at his son.

 

Alistaire: “Honour thy father and mother…”

 

Alistaire then stands up.

 

Alistaire: “Don’t make me regret it…again. There’s a second chance here…and if you want to succeed, you’ll need to be a better person. And at SCW, I’ll be by your side to see it happens.”

 

Alistaire then opens the door to his house and stops.

 

Alistaire: “I asked CHBK for a favour. We’re in the tag turmoil next week. He thinks you’ll screw this up.”

 

Alistaire then steps inside. He keeps the light on as Adam sits on the bench shaking his head.

 

Adam: “Son of a bitch. Screw you Alex…”

 

Adam sighs. The scene cuts away.

 

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as we see a shot of Ravyn Taylor and Ace Marshall holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship, the Apocalypse logo, and shots of the various teams involved.

 

Sharper: “And next week, well, it’s now eleven teams. Only ten reflected on there. The Alloccos joining the list. And eleven teams will clash next week. The winning team has a World Tag Team Championship shot against Rated X.”

 

Knots: “And they’re ready for next week and after.”

 

Sharper: “Don’t remind me from earlier.”

 

Knots: “Just saying. They’re ready for EVERYTHING!”

 

Sharper: “One team will get that opportunity.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but The One Kirsten Scott won’t. And she’s about to defend her TV Title against someone who will be in it. Chance Owens!”

 

Sharper: “You wonder if that’s going to lead to anything. Tag Team Turmoil next week. But next…TV Championship on the line! And Breakdown continues after this!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands at the SCW interview area.

 

Winters: “Please welcome at this time…Carrie Lovejoy.”

 

The crowd boos some, while some cheer as Carrie steps in, smiling.

 

Winters: “You look pleased.”

 

Carrie: “Why wouldn’t I be?”

 

Winters: “Well, it seems like Adam Allocco will be moving on from you and Asher Hayes will have a World Title shot and you’re not closer to your goal. Plus, looks like Simon Lyman has just ignored you. All you’ve worked on so far…well-“

 

Carrie: “And that’s such a sad way of looking at it. I’m just watching what’s unfolding and I’ve made it clear. I’m going to be a World Champion. Simple as that. I just have different skills. Skills that for some, it makes me very popular.”

 

Winters: “I have to say, I’m not sure what I think. This screams someone just using their sex to get ahead.”

 

Carrie: “Have a problem like that? Our world champion had a sex tape leaked! So I’m just open about what I’m willing to use to get what I want. Maybe CHBK will be open to it. I hear he’s had some flings with people. Look…I’m just doing it my way. Everyone can have years of training and get there. I’ve just found the easier way.”

 

Winters: “And you’re okay with it? Your family?”

 

Carrie: “Who cares about my family? They wanted me to become a teacher, a doctor…I can get crapped on by society. Here, I can be booed and crapped on…but if I play my cards right, I make more money in a day than I do in a year and I don’t have to worry about the debt. So the better question you need to ask is…who am I looking at now?”

 

Carrie smirks and skips off as Jessica shakes her head as the scene cuts away.

 

Chance Owens vs. “The One” Kirsten Scott

SCW Television Championship

 

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

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

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

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

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

The lights on the screen settle into a final configuration spelling out the name "Chance Owens". The person in question comes out to stand on the stage under some of the spotlights. Chance shields his eyes for a moment before turning to his left and beckoning to someone. "Wolfsbane" Adam Brock comes from the back to stand beside his protege and nods before pointing to the ring.

 

Chance nods before heading down the ramp toward the ring, the lights catching the white tape over his hands going up to the second knuckle on each finger. He doesn't respond to the cheers nor does he react to the boos. Adam smiles and touches hands with eager fans reaching out as he follows Chance. Once they reach the ringside area, Adam stands off to the side near the barricade and crosses his arms as he watches Chance ascend the steel steps that will take him between the ropes.

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

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

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

AUS!

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


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

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

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

The camera shows Chance focused on Scott.

Phillips: “And the champion…she is Your Own Personal Nightmare…’The One’ Kirsten Scott!”


Scott is shown handing the referee the Television Championship, looking completely frustrated, shaking her fists, keeping her eyes on Chance.

Sharper: “You can see the anger in Scott’s eyes.”

Knots: “The powers that be are working for her, not against her.”

Sharper: “If you’re just tuning in, Kirsten Scott was told she couldn’t compete in the Tag Team Turmoil match due to the unreliability of her partner, Nicole.”

The ref lifts the TV title above his head, before handing it to the timekeeper and calling for the bell. The bell rings and Scott charges at Chance. Chance tries to go for a tie-up, but Scott kicks him in the abdomen once, then a second time. Scott then lands a forearm, followed by an elbow to the side of Chance’s head.

Chance stumbles towards the ropes. Scott follows, clubbing Chance in the back of the head, before landing shots to his lower back. Scott steps back and connects with a snap kick to the lower back. Chance drops to one knee, before getting to his feet rather quickly. He turns and Scott hits a kick to the other side of Chance’s head.

Sharper: “The champion taking the fight to the challenger.”

Knots: “Like you said. She’s frustrated and taking it out on Chance Owens.”

Sharper: “If Chance wants to become the new Television Champion, he’d be smart to turn that frustration against Scott.”

Scott goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Chance kicks out.

Sharper: “Challenger kicking out at two.”

Scott goes to grab Chance, but he shoves her back before pulling himself up using the ropes. Scott charges once again, but Chance grabs her and takes her down with a sidewalk slam. Chance gets to his feet and lifts Scott up, whipping her across the ropes. Scott comes back with a flying forearm, taking Chance off his feet.

Both get to their feet. Scott charges, but Chance takes her down with an arm drag. Scott gets up and gets taken down once again with an arm drag. Scott gets up, only for Chance to connect with a dropkick. Chance gets up, picking Scott up, before hitting a choke slam, going for the cover.

1!

2!

Scott kicks out!

Knots: “Looks like Chance took your advice, Adam.”

Sharper: “He should, but he needs to keep it up if he wants to walk away the winner.”

Chance picks Scott up, but she connects with a European uppercut. Chance stumbles back into the ropes. Scott begins to land punches and forearms. Chance manages to shove her back.

Knots: “The Champ is coming unglued!”

Scott charges, but Chance sidesteps, grabbing Scott and sending her over the top rope. Scott hits the apron then falls to the floor.

Sharper: “Scott sent to the outside. Chance rolling out of the ring.”

Chance gets to the floor and walks over to Scott, as she gets to one knee. Chance grabs Scott, but she lands a shot to his abdomen. Chance doubles over as Scott stands up. She clubs him in the back once, twice, and a third time, before shoves her back, following up with a spear.

Sharper: “I think Chance is getting frustrated himself.”

Knots: “Let’s not forget that the ref has begun the count.”

Sharper: “Yes, he’s at 3…”

4…

5…

Chance goes to grab Scott, but she kicks him in the right knee, causing Chance to drop to his left. Scott then kicks him in the face.

6…

Scott gets to her feet and stomps over and lands a flurry of punches at Chance’s skull. Chance manages to block one, before hitting his own European uppercut. Chance turns and goes to get into the ring, but Scott lands another kick to his lower back. Chance buckles, as Scott grabs him. She goes to whip him into the barricade, but Chance blocks it, lifting her up and dropping Scott across the barricade.

7…

8…

Sharper: “I think these two have forgotten they’re in a match!”

Chance grabs Scott, but she head butts him. Chance stumbles back and Scott lands a back kick into Chance’s abdomen.

9…

Scott lands a right hook. Chance returns the favor, hitting a right hook of his own. Scott’s head snaps back, before hitting another punch. Chance does the same, as the ref’s count hits 10.

10… The ref calls for the bell. Some of the crowd can be heard booing, but the boos get drowned out with cheers, as the cameras show both competitors still brawling, hitting one another with all they have.

The ref rolls out of the ring, motioning towards the back, as security and agents make their way towards the ring.

Knots: “Cooler heads did not prevail here tonight.”

Cameras show Scott and Chance being separated by security, agents, and referees. Scott and Chance are also shown jawing with one another, while trying to get to the other.

Sharper: “Scott retains the title via double count-out. Not the way I would’ve wanted the match to go if I was champion, or challenger. We’ll cut to the back while we try to get some order at ringside.”

 

Backstage, we see Marissa Swanson entering the arena with Polly behind her, attached to her by a leash.

 

Swanson: “Come on Polly. We’re going to now start to get the attention we want-“

 

Swanson stops as we then see a couple of police officers stepping over to them with CHBK. Colleen and Aisling are behind him.

 

CHBK: “This is done. Officers, she’s being held against her will.”

 

Swanson: “Now, wait a minute. I’m doing nothing wrong here! I’m just making sure I get what I deserve-“

 

One of the officers step forward.

 

Officer 1: “Miss, don’t make a scene. Go quietly-“

 

Polly: “I am not being held against my will.”

 

The officer stops and glances at CHBK, who glances at Colleen and Aisling.

 

Colleen: “Polly, it’s over. You can-“

 

Marissa just smiles a bit.

 

Polly: “I am not being held against my will. There is nothing wrong happening here.”

 

Officer 1: “Are you sure you wouldn’t want to speak in private.”

 

Swanson: “You heard her.”

 

Swanson then turns to Polly.

 

Polly: “I am sure.”

 

Swanson: “Now, if you don’t mind…she has a match.”

 

Swanson looks at Polly as she now returns to being silent before Swanson pulls on the chain and heads forward. Colleen and Aisling watch before turning to the officers.

 

Aisling: “She’s being coerced-“

 

Officer 1: “We’ll stay. But…if she’s not willing to press charges. I mean, this is wrestling. You do some outlandish things here.”

 

CHBK: “I assure you what I was shown was serious, but…”

 

Colleen: “Come on.”

 

Colleen grabs Aisling and they head off after Swanson and Polly before the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Deanna is backstage in her locker room. She places her US Championship beside her and we then see La Pequena Luz and Amelia Blythe head over from the other side of the locker room.

 

Deanna: “Oh…Luz, Amelia. Sorry…didn’t see you.”

 

Amelia: “You okay?”

 

Deanna nods.

 

Deanna: “Nothing I can’t get through.”

 

Amelia: “We’re sorry about the whole Selena situation. We…don’t understand it either.”

 

Deanna: “Changing times, I guess. A lot of change around here. Including for you two. Congratulations!”

 

Luz and Amelia smile.

 

Luz: “Thank you.”

 

Deanna: “Huge moment. Sorry that it wasn’t capped off with a win.”

 

Luz: “Hopefully we get a chance to pay the Brand back next week.”

 

Deanna: “Oh yeah…the Tag Team Turmoil.”

 

Amelia: “I suppose we won’t be seeing House of Frost.”

 

Deanna just shakes her head.

 

Deanna: “I doubt it. But Selena gave you her blessing-“

 

Luz: “We understand.”

 

Amelia: “We do. And we’re going to win. But it will be for us. To stand for what we did at Retribution.”

 

Deanna: “As you should…Picked out a date yet?’

 

Deanna changes the subject as the three start to talk a bit about wedding planning as the scene cuts away.

 

Polly vs. Sal Darius

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Sharper: “Sal Darius looking to get back to winning way. Including Rise to Greatness XX, on a bit of a losing streak.”

 

Knots: “He may have an opportunity here. You think Polly is going to be focused? Or?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know what to think Jon. I do know Sal will take advantage of whatever opportunity is in front of him.”

 

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot but then there is complete silence, nothing on the SCW big screen appearing. It is 10 seconds before the beginning of "Prisoner" by Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa begins to play. The crowd looks completely confused. The music plays for quite some time and it is not until quite a bit into the song when Polly emerges from the back in handcuffs, being led on a dog collar and leash by Marissa Swanson, both of them wearing matching simple short black strapless dresses.  The crowd gives off a mixed reaction as Marissa tugs Polly down to ringside. Even from behind the mask Marissa is having her wear, her tears are apparent.  Marissa comes to her and pets Polly on the top of her head before she removes the handcuffs and unclasps the leash, leaving her to compete in the dog collar and dress, and sends Polly into the ring under the bottom rope. Colleen and Aisling head out from the back and storm to the ring. Marissa jogs around the ring a bit, stopping to avoid getting too closer to Pander as officials come to the ring to get between them. Colleen snaps at Marisa as Aislnig turns to the ring, trying to talk to Polly. Polly stands up in the ring, Polly stands up and looks around, not saying any words.

Phillips:  “Um...  uh...  I guess here she is... From Panguitch, Utah, she is the girl that just LOVES to play… Polly Play-”

Marissa cuts him off by screaming "NO!  She is just Polly now!  And she is all MINE!!!" at him.

Phillips:  “Um... Polly!!!”

 

Sharper: “Colleen and Aisling out here. Marissa Swanson at ringside, trying to keep distance. Polly ignoring Aisling and Colleen right now.”

 

Knots: “Like what is going on here? I heard she pleaded for freedom and now, she has it. And she refuses to press charges or get her freedom. Is she just in search of a sub/dom relationship? No kink-shaming, of course. But if that, there have been some serious issues!”

 

Sharper: “Colleen and Aisling very concerned over Polly. But…I don’t even know what to think here.”

 

The bell sounds as Sal looks at Polly and points at her. Polly just looks forward at Sal, no other reaction. Sal just looks around.

 

Darius: “How about I just put you over my knee and we can just move on from that?”

 

Darius points to Marissa.

 

Darius: “Or maybe you want in too? Huh?”

 

Darius shows himself off as Pander laughs. Marissa Swanson shakes her head and Polly then runs at Sal and nails him with a hard right. The crowd ohs. Sal staggers back, stunned by the attack. Polly nails him again and again. Darius falls back into the corner. Polly then keeps the attack on, attacking him over and over and over again with hard right hands. Darius covers up as the official calls for the break.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Polly backs up and walks back. She then turns to Marissa who nods. Polly turns away and then spins around before running at Sal and Sal gets an elbow up. Polly stumbles back.

 

Sharper: “Pure aggression from Polly!”

 

Knots: “And she looked at Marissa after!”

 

Sharper: “Now, she’s not going to like what she sees!”

 

Marissa sighs as Sal comes out and then kicks Polly in the ribs. He then scoops her up and slams her down. The crowd looks on as Polly rolls over and Darius knees her in the ribs. He then shoves her into the ropes. Polly bounces off and Darius lifts her up and Polly flips through to a back drop. Polly rolls over and Darius grabs her and hits a European uppercut. Polly falls to the ropes. Darius then whips her across the ring. Polly bounces off and Darius goes for a spinning back kick, but Polly slides under. Darius turns and Polly jumps up and hits a spinning reverse STO. She rolls over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Darius kicks out. Polly holds onto Darius and pulls him up by the hair as Darius then pushes her off. Polly falls to the ropes. She turns and runs back and Darius lifts her up and hits a hot shot. Polly hits the ropes right by Colleen and Aisling and Polly falls back.

 

Swanson: “Come on, Polly! You’re going to keep being weak? Huh?! Pathetic!”

 

Colleen hears Swanson, incensed again, as Darius goes for the pin.

 

Sharper: “And Darius taking control. Pinfall attempt!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Polly kicks out. Darius gets up and grabs Polly and lifts her up and hits a snapmare. He kicks her in the back. Darius smirks as he runs into the ropes. He bounces off and goes for a running punt, but Polly rolls out of the way. Darius stops and turns and Polly jumps up and frankensteiner’s Darius into the corner. Darius hits face first into the middle turnbuckle. He turns back and Polly kicks him in the ribs and hits a DDT. Polly gets up and exits to the apron. Marissa looks on as Polly climbs up to the top rope. She gets there and Darius remains down and Polly hits a top rope splash. She hooks the leg.

 

Knots: “Polly coming off the top!”

 

Sharper: “And hit it perfectly. Splash. Into a cover!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Darius gets his shoulder up. Polly rolls off. She then moves to the corner. Darius gets up, a bit dazed, and turns to her and Polly runs at him and hits a running clothesline. Darius hits the mat. He turns and Polly runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Darius suddenly hits a jumping brogue kick. The crowd ohs. Darius turns and jumps to the middle rope and hits the Sex Curse. He hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Polly gets her shoulder up. She turns as Darius looks up and then shakes his head. He then rolls her onto her stomach and stomps her twist in the back of the head. Polly moves to her hands and knees. Marissa looks right at her as Polly looks up.

 

Sharper: “And Darius may be thinking about ending it.”

 

Knots: “Time for Darius Stomp. She’s in position.”

 

Darius looks at Polly and smirks before flipping off Swanson. Darius runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Polly slides back as Darius jumps up. Darius misses and steps forward only for Polly to kick Darius in the ribs. She places his head between her legs and drops him with the Polly Pop. She rolls him over and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd applauds as the bell sounds. Polly rolls off.

 

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

 

Polly looks over and then gets up as Marissa quickly enters the ring. She moves forward as Colleen and Aisling rush the ring. Marissa steps to Polly as Polly then steps in front of Marissa, stopping Colleen and Aisling.

 

Sharper: “Polly winning here. Marissa Swanson entering the ring. And Polly is stopping Colleen and Aisling from getting to her.”

 

Knots: “I don’t know if they’re going to listen to her.”

 

Colleen hears out Polly before lunging and pushing Polly over. She goes for Marissa and Polly turns and shoves Colleen back. Colleen loses her balance and falls to the mat. Marissa then smiles as she places the leash on Polly. She then turns to her and points. Polly willingly leaves with Marissa as Aisling looks stunned and Colleen gets up to her feet. She steps forward. Marissa drops to the floor with Polly and turns to the camera.

 

Marissa: “CHBK! I want to meet now!”

 

Marissa and Polly head around the ring as Sal Darius stirs, and Colleen and Aisling look on, Colleen increasingly disappointed.

Backstage, we see Chance Owens walking backstage, annoyed as he heads over to Kelsai Adamson and Adam Brock.

 

Owens: “Got to love it when some people don’t understand they’ve crafted their own demise.”

 

Brock: “I get why she’s angry. But you called it. Her partner is a bit unstable.”

 

Adamson: “A shame really.”

 

Owens: “Just one less team we need to worry about though.”

 

Brock: “Exactly. Unless she can’t handle the decision. Scott seems to be someone with her own issues too.”

 

Owens: “Good thing we have you.”

 

Brock: “Well, you two focus on the important part. I’ll be making sure you get your fair shake.”

 

Adamson: “You already deal with Religious Wright.”

 

Brock: “He deserved it.”

 

Adamson: “See what happened to him last week.”

 

Brock nods.

 

Brock: “I did. I guess some of his own medicine.”

 

Brock clearly looks in thought as he snaps out of it.

 

Brock: “Focus on the tag team turmoil. This time, you don’t need to manipulate. You’ve got your front row seat.”

 

Adamson: “Exactly.”

 

Owens: “And we’ll make the best of it.”

 

The scene fades to black.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, Marissa Swanson is standing backstage, still holding onto Polly as CHBK is with the two officers seen earlier. Colleen and Aisling are a few steps back, officials keeping them back.

 

Swanson: “Now…I think I have people’s attention-“

 

CHBK: “You do. You did before. But right now, I need answers. And so…you want to meet with me, Marissa. Then you’re going to let Polly go with those two officers.”

 

Polly just looks at them as Marissa glares at them and then to Polly.

 

CHBK: “You’ll meet with me and those officials and you can pitch what you want.”

 

Swanson eyes Polly again and then turns.

 

Swanson: “Okay…Fine…Polly can go with them.”

 

Colleen looks confused as Aisling smiles and turns to Colleen before turning back, now trying to make sense of Colleen’s confusion.

 

Swanson lets go of the leash.

 

Officer 2: “Come with me miss.”

 

Polly looks at Marissa as she’s then led off. Colleen and Aisling go to follow.

 

Swanson: “They stay here!”

 

CHBK nods as Colleen throws her arms up.

 

CHBK: “Fine…come with me.”

 

CHBK motions down one of the hallways as Marissa glares at Colleen and Aisling and walks with CHBK. The officials join them as we cut away.

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Asher Hayes walking down one of the hallways backstage in a t-shirt and jeans, with his hands taped up.

 

Sharper: “What in…Asher Hayes looks like he’s going for a fight.”

 

Knots: “Talked about backstage fights earlier. Just keep the cupcakes away from him.”

 

Sharper: “No monitors around either.”

 

Asher Hayes takes a few more steps, scanning at the doors, seemingly looking at the nameplates before heading over to one door. He then stops and takes a deep breath. He then pounds his hand on the door. Hayes waits a moment. He then pounds the door again. A few moments pass before Bree Lancaster opens the door. Asher just barges inside. He steps forward.

 

Bree: “Excuse me? Mind telling me what you’re doing here-“

 

Hayes: “Where the hell is Datura?’

 

Bree: “Not here. And you better leave or-“

 

Hayes steps out of the room and looks down the hallway one way before we see Datura running at Hayes and nailing him with a hard diving forearm. Hayes goes down. Bree is a bit taken aback by this. Hayes turns and gets up. Datura turns.

 

Datura: “So going to go after Bree-“

 

Hayes: “Nope! You! Where’s your title-“

 

Hayes then lunges and tackles Datura down. Datura rolls over. She looks up as Bree starts to head over.

 

Datura: “Don’t get in the way of a good time, Bree. I’ve got this! I’ve heard he’s a poor man’s Ace Marshall!”

 

Asher nails Datura with a forearm and Datura falls back. Asher starts to get up.

 

Sharper: “Asher Hayes going for Datura!”

 

Knots: “And seemingly the Unsanctioned Title too!”

 

Sharper: “Datura interfered in the Ace Marshall/Asher Hayes match last week. It led Ace to win by disqualification!”

 

Datura gets up and Hayes kicks her in the ribs. Hayes then grabs her by the head.

 

Hayes: “Well here I thought I’d beat Ace, but you had to get in the way.”

 

Hayes runs and throws Datura hard into the wall. She staggers back and turns and Hayes nails him with a hard right.

 

Hayes: “So no I’m going to take something from you. Where the hell is a ref?!”

 

Hayes yells out and turns to Datura who suddenly grabs a stage light and turns and crosschecks Asher with it. He goes down. Hayes rolls over and Datura grabs him and elbows him in the back of the head once and then again before turning and moving to the wall and hitting a Russian leg sweep, driving Asher into the wall. The crowd ohs as Hayes rolls over and holds his lower back. He starts to get up and Datura watches before running at him and nailing him in the back. Hayes staggers forward and falls into a table, knocking a couple of bottled drinks off of it. Datura steps over and with her arm, sends everything off the table. She turns and kicks Hayes in the ribs before then placing him on the table. Datura climbs up onto it too and grabs Hayes, but Hayes then nails her in the ribs hard before raking the eyes. Datura falls to a knee.

 

Sharper: “Hayes going for the eyes! A cheap shot!”

 

Knots: “I mean Datura has him up on a table. And on concrete!”

 

Sharper: “And looks like Asher Hayes…Datura has wanted the return of piledrivers, but Hayes is going to give her one!”

 

Hayes grabs Datura and places his head between his legs before hoisting her up and piledriving her through the table and to the ground. The crowd ohs, watching this, in the arena. Hayes turns and grabs Datura and looks around.

 

Sharper: “Hayes went for a cover. He didn’t find an official.”

 

Knots: “So is this just a fight? I mean it’s Datura’s Unsanctioned Title. Do we even know the rules?”

 

Sharper: “Datura usually sets them. We’ve not really had an impromptu one like this where Hayes just went for Datura and it started. Ravyn Taylor even set the rules when she challenged.”

 

Knots: “And has that match ended?”

 

Sharper: “Don’t give Ravyn any ideas!”

 

Asher grabs Datura and looks at her.

 

Hayes: “Either a ref is going to come or I’m just going to make you regret things more.”

 

Hayes then turns and runs Datura forward and just hip tosses her, causing her to hit the ground and roll through and into an open area. She rolls over in pain, holding her back as Hayes walks away from her. He heads over and walks over to some skids and grabs one. He turns and runs over and goes to throw it at Datura. Datura rolls out of the way. The skid hits and part of it breaks off. Asher then steps forward, but Datura steps up and kicks him in the ribs and then hits a DDT onto the skid. Asher rolls through, holding his head in pain. He starts to roll over as Datura gets up. She then grabs Asher and nails him with a hard right.

 

Sharper: “And Datura fighting back! Hard right hand.”

 

Knots: “They’re back there near the loading area.”

 

Sharper: “No officials and we’ve seen how quick on the ball they’ve been early. We saw that early with Kandis and Asher. CHBK bringing his experiences into this.”

 

Knots: “So maybe he’s letting this go!”

 

Hayes staggers off and Datura steps up and kicks him in the knee. Hayes staggers off and Datura and then runs over to the side and grabs a piece of piping and turns and jabs it into Hayes’s stomach. He falls to a knee. Datura then lifts the piping up and driving it down into the back of Hayes’ shoulders. He falls over. Datura then turns and looks around. Datura shrugs.

 

Datura: “Come on, Asher. At least Ace would have had Sophie wearing a ref shirt!”

 

Ace rolls over and Datura grabs him and digs her fingers into his eyes. Hayes staggers back and moves to the wall. Datura then steps up and nails him with a hard forearm and then another and another before grabbing him in a waistlock. Hayes knees her and then turns and lifts her up and turns and runs her into a vending machine. The lights go out as it’s dented and Hayes and Datura go down. Hayes rolls over and starts to get up. He looks around as we see Bree Lancaster watching at a distance. Hayes glances at her and then turns back to Datura and pulls her up. Hayes then turns and runs her into a storage crate. The crate rolls forward a bit. Hayes then walks over and starts to lean on the crate starting to push her down the hallway.

 

Sharper: “What is he doing?”

 

Knots: “He’s moving a storage crate. Maybe hoping a ring crew member will help!”

 

Sharper: “I mean…he’s picking up speed!”

 

Hayes keeps pushing and Datura reaches up and grabs at Hayes’s hair. Hayes lets go and Datura pulls on the hair, causing both to fall hard into the concrete. The crowd ohs as the storage crate hits the wall. Datura then gets up and Hayes fights up and Datura kicks him in the ribs. She then turns and goes to the storage crate. Datura then grabs it and starts to push it back and runs faster, going to ram it into Hayes. Datura catches him in the leg. Hayes hits the top of the crate and rolls to the ground. Datura then stomps him in the head and then again. Datura turns and looks around before grabbing a steel chair and folding it up. She turns and walks over to Hayes and slams it on his back. Hayes rolls over in pain. Datura then turns and unfolds it before placing it down. She turns and goes over to Hayes. She pulls him up and then drags him over before suddenly Hayes counters with a drop toe hold into the seat of the chair. Datura rolls over in pain.

 

Sharper: “Oh! Face first! Hayes catches Datura!”

 

Knots: “They seem to be taking inspiration from one another here as they tear through the backstage area.”

 

Datura rolls over as Hayes crawls over to the wall. He then reaches up and grabs a fire extinguisher. Datura rolls over and slowly starts to get up. She turns and Hayes then starts to expel the contents of the extinguisher in the general area of Datura, causing a significant amount of CO2 to obscure the view of anything.

 

Sharper: “Asher Hayes-“

 

Knots: “Almost like someone dropped a smoke grenade in Call of Duty!”

 

Sharper: “Datura too far away, almost like Hayes is trying to hide himself and-“

 

Datura steps up and Hayes then runs out from through what remains of the CO2 and spears Datura down. The crowd ohs as Datura rolls over, holding her stomach in pain. Hayes rolls over. He then looks around. He starts to get up.

 

Sharper: “Well folks, we need to take a break and we’ll be going to the ring when we return-“

 

Knots: “This is still going on!”

 

Sharper: “We’ll follow it as best as we can…”

 

Knots: “Hayes is just walking off. Looking for a ref?”

 

Hayes looks down at Datura and smirks a bit before turning and looking around before turning the corner and heading off, looking around.

 

Sharper: “Either way, when we return, main event time. Kandis faces Alexis Quinne! Next, here on Breakdown!”

 

Breakdown cuts to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Alexis Quinne vs. Kandis

 

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

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

The house lights turn blue, red, green, etc. Alexis Quinne steps out through the curtains. She is dressed in a black leather jacket. The jacket has "V" plastered in the back with "VOYAGERS" on the bottom.  Alexis slowly turns around, facing the crowd, drawing cheers. Quinne starts heard down to the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall with TV remaining and is your main event of the evening! Introducing first, from San Francisco, California, this is Alexis Quinne!”

She extends her arms, clenching her fist. Reaching ringside the camera does the classic rotation that it used to do for her entrances. She glares at a few fans before walking up to them. She puts a fist towards them and a slew of fists in the front row touch hers. From there, Alexis runs up the steel steps and places her head on top of the turnbuckle post. She says a few things before bowing and then entering the ring. She takes off her jacket. From there, she climbs up the top turnbuckle and waits for her opponent.

 

Sharper: “Quinne has plenty of reasons to be frustrated. Rise to Greatness XX was not successful. Add Sarah Wolf returning and attacking her. And still no answers there.”

 

Knots: “You know she’ll be looking over her shoulder in this one. That’s by design. And Quinne is facing the World Champion in non-title action. You know what Quinne is thinking there.”

 

Sharper: “Win and you put yourself in a title conversation. All of the struggles can go away that fast if you hold an important win over a sitting champion!”

 

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

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

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

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

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

{I CAN BE YOUR WHORE!}

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

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

{I am the dirt you created
I am your sinner, I am your whore
But let me tell you something, baby
You love me for everything you hate me for}

Kandis goes up the ring steps and enters the ring through the second and top rope slowly, making sure to show off her ass. The heavy music fades out as Kandis goes to her corner. She takes the title off, handing it to Phillips before leaning back and watching Quinne.

 

Sharper: “And we’ve already heard from Kandis too. Calling out Asher Hayes for attacking her and ruining her celebration last week.”

 

Knots: “Let’s not forget Simon Lyman and there’s the whomever was the chauffeur. A lot of people had a target on Kandis’s ass. And there’s plenty of room for more targets!”

 

Kandis and Quinne look at one another as the bell sounds. Kandis steps out and Quinne rushes out and forearms her in the jaw. The crowd ohs. Quinne blasts her again and again. Kandis falls to the ropes and Quinne goes to whip her across. Kandis spins through and sends Quinne through. Quinne bounces off and Kandis goes to grab her, but Quinne jumps up and hits a Lou Thesz Press taking her down. She then nails her with a repeated right hands as the crowd roars. Quinne gets up and scans the crowd before running into the ropes. Kandis sits up and turns only for Quinne to hit a running dropkick to Kandis’s side. Kandis rolls over to the ropes. Quinne gets up and dropkicks her again. Kandis falls to the apron and rolls to the floor. (1) She walks around as Quinne gets up and runs across the ring, bounces off and then runs to the ropes, grabbing the top rope and hitting a somersault plancha onto the World Champion!

 

Sharper: “Quinne just going zero to sixty in mere seconds!”

 

Knots: “She’s not let Kandis even breath. I’m not even sure her ass cheeks have relaxed!”

 

Quinne rolls over. (1) She then gets up as the crowd cheers her. Kandis stirs and turns and Quinne forearms her again. (2) She turns and rolls her into the ring. Quinne climbs to the apron and then climbs to the top rope. Kandis slowly gets up and turns and Quinne dives off with a double axe handle smash. Kandis hits the mat. Quinne goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis kicks out. Quinne rolls off. Kandis gets up to her feet and Quinne forearms her again and kicks her in the ribs. Kandis grimaces and Quinne whips her into the ropes. Kandis bounces off and Quinne hits a dropkick. Kandis hits the mat. She smacks the mat in anger as she starts to get up and Quinne chops her. The crowd woos.

 

Knots: “Kandis is just off her game.”

 

Sharper: “Could be thinking about Asher, about Simon, about who knows what. Either way, she knows Quinne has her off her top gear to say the very least.”

 

Quinne forearms Kandis again and then grabs her and goes to run her into the corner. Kandis hits the top turnbuckle and Quinne spins her around. She then goes to whip her across, but Kandis spins through and sends Quinne in. Quinne hits the corner and runs out and Kandis hits a savate kick. Quinne hits the mat. The crowd ohs. Some cheer. Alexis gets up and staggers to the corner. Kandis looks at her and then runs at her and hits a running backsplash, sandwiching her in the corner. Kandis steps back and Quinne staggers forward only for Kandis to scoop her up. She then throws her overhead with a fallaway slam. Quinne hits the mat and rolls to her stomach. Kandis then gets up and walks over to Quinne. She looks down at her and shakes her head before stomping her in the back of the head.

 

Sharper: “And Kandis finally with some big offense. The World Champion weathering the storm.”

 

Knots: “And quickly telling Quinne what she thinks of it.”

 

Quinne rolls over and Kandis stomps her in again. Quinne rolls to the ropes. She starts to get up and Kandis hits a back elbow. Quinne stumbles along the ropes. Kandis steps over and turns her and knees her in the ribs. She whips her across the ring. Quinne bounces off and Kandis lifts her up and hits a flapjack. The crowd ohs. Quinne rolls to her back. Kandis then walks into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running leg drop. The crowd ohs. Kandis goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne kicks out. Kandis then turns and grabs Quinne by her head. Dueling “Let’s go Quinne! Let’s go Kandis!” chants begin and Kandis forearms Quinne in the jaw before then scooping her up and dropping her to land on her feet, only to drop her with a reverse DDT.

 

Sharper: “Quinne just driven into the canvas. Great reverse DDT.”

 

Knots: “Even just messing with her. Kandis knows she’s strong. Just womanhandling her and dropping her.”

 

Quinne rolls over and reaches out as Kandis grabs her and pulls her up. She then turns and runs her face first into the nearby corner’s top turnbuckle. Quinne falls back and rolls over. She starts to get up and Kandis steps up and hits a running clothesline. Quinne hits the mat. She starts to get up and Kandis grabs her and then lifts her up, going low into a squat for effect before glancing back and dropping Quinne throat first on the top rope. Quinne falls back. Kandis goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne gets her shoulder up. She rolls over and stirs. Kandis turns and just hits her with the Gratuitous.

 

Knots: “Ass to the face!”

 

Sharper: “Kandis just driving Quinne back down. Using that ample posterior to do so.”

 

Knots: “Now Quinne is dazed and confused.”

 

Kandis then steps over her and sets up for the Bass drop, but Quinne moves out of the way and Kandis drops to the mat. Quinne runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a Meteora. Quinne gets up and looks around the arena, scanning for Sarah Wolf, before turning and hitting a standing shooting star press. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis gets her shoulder up. Quinne turns and hammers away on Kandis for good measure. Quinne gets up as Kandis rolls over. Quinne then turns and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Kandis gets up and scoops her up and hits a huge spinning sidewalk slam. She pulls back on Quinne’s legs.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne kicks out.

 

Knots: “I thought that was it. Kandis made sure to plant Quinne! Just drive her into the mat.”

 

Sharper: “Quinne, you’re right. Kandis got all of that sidewalk slam. But Quinne got that shoulder up before the three count.”

 

Quinne rolls over and Kandis grabs her, standing over her. She pulls her up in a waistlock. She then sets up for a German suplex. She throws Quinne back, but Quinne backflips through, landing on her feet. Kandis looks over and gets up only for Quinne to run forward and hit the Boomerang. Quinne turns and gets up as Kandis rolls over and gets up and Quinne jumps up and runs at Kandis. She flips and onto Kandis’s shoulders before driving her down with the Lunar Eclipse! She holds on for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis kicks out. The crowds ohs. Both get up and Quinne kicks her in the ribs. She then runs across the ring to the corner, but Kandis runs after and handsprings after and catches Quinne with the Booty Call in the corner. The crowd ohs. Quinne staggers out and Kandis lifts her up and hits a Samoan drop.

 

Sharper: “And Kandis closing the distance and then throwing Quinne back. Samoan  drop.”

 

Knots: “And look at the smile.”

 

Kandis smirks and covers Quinne.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne kicks out, getting a mixed reaction. Kandis looks up as she then grabs Quinne. She pulls her up by the hair. She even gets a good handful for effect. Demitra warns Kandis. Kandis rolls her eyes and pulls Quinne up and then kicks her in the ribs. She then steps forward and places her head between her legs. She hoists Quinne up and Quinne counters with a sunset flip bomb!

 

1!

 

2!

 

Kandis kicks out. She rolls over and to a corner. Quinne gets up and hits a dropkick. Kandis falls out of the corner and to the mat. Quinne then exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She looks at Kandis as she gets to the top rope and looks around before diving off for a 450 Splash, but Kandis moves out of the way. The crowd ohs. Quinne hits hard. She pops up and Kandis grabs her and hoists her up for a powerbomb and drops her sitout style.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Quinne gets her shoulder up again. Kandis rolls back.

 

Sharper: “And still only two! Quinne missed! Quinne was planted!”

 

Knots: “I wonder if Quinne is just going to be need to be knocked out to stay down.”

 

Sharper: “We’ve seen her looking around for Wolf. Wolf may not even need to come out .Quinne is taking a beating-“

 

Knots: “But she’s not going to stay down. She knows how big this is for her!”

 

Quinne rolls over and Kandis gets up. She turns and starts to get up as Quinne holds her lower back. She starts to get up and Kandis grabs her and pulls her up and turns and whips her into the corner. Kandis runs after and goes for a running backsplash, but Quinne gets her knees up. Kandis staggers forward and Quinne runs forward and jumps up and drives Kandis down to the mat with a Meteora from behind. Quinne rolls through. She then starts to get up and turns to Kandis. She exits to the apron. Quinne climbs to the top rope. She scans as we see Sarah Wolf then step over the barricade. She steps forward only for Quinne to notice her and dive off with a crossbody. The crowd ohs as Wolf goes down.

 

Sharper: “Quinne! Off the top! Wolf came to ringside. She took her moment!”

 

Knots: “And Quinne took hers. And Wolf is down in front of us.”

 

Quinne rolls over and gets up. (1) She winces as the crowd cheers. Quinne snaps at Wolf before turning. (2) She rolls into the ring and then walks over to Kandis who then pushes her back and hits the Starmaker. The crowd ohs and roars. Kandis goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars and cheers as the bell sounds. Kandis rolls off and moves to her knees. She looks out.

 

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

 

Sharper: “And Kandis takes advantage.”

 

Knots: “She said she’d be authentic. Kandis is going to take the win as it comes!”

 

Sharper: “And this crowd behind her still. I don’t understand it. But they are. While Quinne, the distraction by Sarah Wolf…and Wolf is just getting started!”

 

Wolf reaches into the ring and grabs Quinne and drags her out of the ring and throws her to the floor. Quinne hits hard and rolls over. Wolf grabs her as Kandis celebrates in the ring. Wolf drags Quinne up and throws her back on the announce table.

 

Wolf: “I’m going to be your worst nightmare Alexis! I’m just getting started!”

 

Knots: “You hear that?”

 

Sharper: “Why? Why Alexis Quinne?! Sarah?!”

 

Sarah ignores Sharper as she then leans over her, black liquid coming out of her mouth. She then locks in the Exorkissed while Quinne is on the table. The crowd ohs as Wolf keeps the liplock on for a moment longer before pulling away. Quinne falls to her knees, coughing and trying to wipe the black liquid from her mouth. Wolf then backs away.

 

Wolf: “Until next week…”

 

Wolf smiles. She turns as we cut to the crowd. In the crowd, we see Datura nailing Asher with a hard right through one of the breezeways. Asher staggers out and onto the floor. He steps past some fans and Datura walks over to him and nails him again. Asher staggers back.

 

Knots: “And look!”

 

Sharper: “Hayes and Datura still going at it. No referee though still!”

 

Hayes staggers forward as Kandis keeps celebrating in the ring. Datura runs over to Hayes and grabs him, but Hayes then thumbs her in the eye. Hayes then shoves her back before turning and heading to the barricade. Kandis turns, seeing this and then folds up her World Title in her hands. She then rolls to the floor. Hayes steps over the barricade and to the ringside area only for Kandis to run at him and drill him with a running shot with the SCW World Championship. The crowd roars as Hayes hits the mat. Kandis turns back to him.

 

Kandis: “So you wanted this? I told you you’d find out!”

 

Kandis stomps Asher in the chest over and over. The crowd roars as Kandis keeps attacking Hayes. Officials and security run down from the back as Demitra runs over and goes to try and pull Kandis off.

 

Sharper: “Kandis drills Asher Hayes!”

 

Knots: “The brawls are back!”

 

The scene fades to black…