Breakdown - September 8, 2022

“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:

The opening bars of “The Old Me” by Memphis May Fire play as the Breakdown logo flies across the screen.

I'm thinking about the old me

'Cause I've been feeling empty

I never used to be so dead inside

Shots of Selena Frost celebrating with the World Championship start before we see a shot of the Konrad Raab, bloodied, standing tall in the ring. Following this is Cid Turner punching CHBK in the concourse. Ace Sky diving off the top rope onto an opponent follows.

I think I lost my memory

I can't remember carefree

And all my days turn into fight or flight

Holly Adams standing on Asher Hayes at Tactical Warfare follows before we see Syren hitting the Total Makeover on an opponent. The One choking out Beard before we see Polly Playtime diving off the top rope and landing on an opponent with a crossbody..

I wanna get back, tell me how to get back

Holly Adams throwing Syren into the windshield of a pink convertible follows before we see The Happy Farmstead Friends holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. Ravyn Taylor standing on the ropes, looking down at herself, follows before we see Gavin Taylor hitting an opponent with the Gavin Taylor Lariat. Glory Braddock hitting the London Plunge on a downed opponents is next before we see Tsunami hitting a running body avalanche on an opponent in the corner.

Say it again, say it again, tell me what I wanna hear

Tell me that I'm gonna be fine and there's nothing left to fear

'Cause I've been losing sleep (losing sleep)

Trying to get back to who I used to be

Where is the old me?

Autumn Valentine hitting the Blindspot on a foe follows before we see a shot of Owen Lee and Daisy Lee on their way to the ring, and then a shot of Kimberly Williams licking a staple gun. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and remains on it for a few moments.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. The cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We are in the Bay Area as Breakdown rolls in with a massive show!”

The cameras continue to pan across the crowd. After a few moments, we cut to ringside where Adam Sharper, Simon Lyman and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. I’m Adam Sharper here with Simon Lyman and Jonathan Knots and folks, big night. Adam Allocco defends his World Championship against Xander Valentine who cashes in his Trios Tournament contract.”

Lyman: “Will he be ready? He better be. Something is motivating Xander and we still don’t know what!”

Sharper: “That’s not all. Tonight, Alexis Quinne returns home and faces off against Holly Adams!”

Knots: “Hollywood and Beverly Hills is going to kick San Francisco’s ass tonight!”

Sharper: “So much to talk about tonight. So much happening and well…we’re kicking off with…well, I don’t know what to expect!”

Kimberly Williams vs. Sarah Wolf

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. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight.

Phillips: “The opening contest tonight is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is Kimberly Williams!”

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

Sharper: “Kimberly Williams to kick us off by facing Sarah Wolf. Not running. And Sarah came to fight her last week. Well, looking to nip this in the bud now.”

Lyman: “Kim may be dealing with some effects of what she’s done, but maybe Wolf needs to look in the mirror.”

Knots: “No! Kim can grow the hell up.”

Sharper: “Well, we will see what may happen in this one. Two violent individuals.”

“When I Am Queen” by Jack Off Jill plays as the crowd roars. A few moments pass as the cameras pan across the arena. The cameras look to find Sarah Wolf as she walks through the crowd.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Parts Unknown, she is Sarah Wolf!”

The crowd roars as Kim looks around as Sarah Wolf walks over to the barricade next to the ramp. She climbs up and over and lands on the mats. She looks into the ring. She then slides in slowly and continues to methodically stand up. Kim watches her and then waves. Wolf glares at her.

Sharper: “Sarah Wolf has arrived.”

Knots: “How many fans have now suddenly gotten unsettled just being next to her?!”

Aaron Demitra is the official and he calls for the bell. Immediately, Sarah Wolf steps up as Kimberly Williams does too. The two step up and both nail each other with hard right hands. They stagger back before Wolf nails Williams with a shot and then Williams fires back. Wolf and Williams then trade blows as the crowd cheers. They each get several shots in before Wolf goes for the eyes of Williams. Williams blocks it and then kicks Wolf in the ribs. She then kicks her in the knee and then grabs her and snapmares her down. Williams then dives onto her.

Williams: “Let’s see how you like this!”

Williams then hammers away on Wolf, returning the favour from last week and nailing Wolf with repeated right hands. Wolf covers up for a few moments as Demitra tries to get Kim to stop.

Sharper: “Kim Williams doing what Wolf did to her last week!”

Lyman: “Just hammering away. Wolf drew blood last week. Kim may look to return the favour.”

Kim gets a few more shots in before Wolf manages to fight her off. Wolf rolls over as Kim rolls away. She gets up and runs at Wolf and clotheslines her down. Wolf rolls over and starts to get up and Kim grabs her by the head and hair and bites her forehead. The crowd roars. Kim then pulls away as Wolf spins around and then nails her with a hard right and then a back chop. Kim kicks her in the ribs again and then whips her into the corner. Kim runs after and Wolf lowers her head and launches Kim up. Kim floats up and over and lands on the apron. She then spins down to the floor and looks under the ring. Wolf walks forward and then notices this. Kim pulls out a steel chair as the crowd roars only for Wolf to run over and hit a baseball slide, knocking Kim back into the barricade.

Sharper: “Kim sent to the floor and immediately went for a weapon!”

Lyman: “Wolf stopping her, but now she’s realizing what Kim wants.”

Knots: “And Wolf may be okay with that!”

Kim starts to get up as Demitra counts. (1) Wolf then sees this and rolls through the ropes and down to the floor. (1) She grabs Kim and pulls her up and nails her with a hard right and then a shot to the ribs before running her back first into the steel steps. (2) Kim rolls over, wincing and then smirks as Wolf looks at her. (3)

Wolf: “Think this is funny. I told you I would come for receipts if Penguin survived!” (4)

Wolf then smacks Kim a few times before Kim thumbs Wolf in the eye.(5) Wolf staggers back as Kim gets up and watches Wolf before running forward and shoving her into the ringpost. Wolf spins off. (6) Kim then walks over to her and turns and sees Demitra counting.

Kim: “Seven!” (7)

Kim watches again.

Kim: “Eight!” (8)

She then rolls into the ring and breaks it.

Kim: “One!”

Kim smirks and walks over to Wolf as she gets up. (1) She nails her with a hard right. Wolf staggers. (2) Kim then spins through and goes to whip her across into the ring steps, but Wolf spins through at the last moment and sends Kim in. Kim hits knees first and flips over as the crowd ohs. (3) Kim rolls over in pain as Wolf leans on the apron. She then walks around the steps to Kim. (4)

Sharper: “This is just turning into a war here in San Francisco. Fighting on the floor.”

Lyman: “I’m surprised Kim didn’t go to her chair.”

Knots: “At least we know she can count!”

Sharper: “Her eccentricities coming out as she was happy to give a war tonight. Wolf now taking over.”

Wolf grabs her and pulls her up and then pushes her against the barricade. (5) She nails her with a hard right and then another and another and another before moving to different strikes as she looks to doll up Kim. (6) Demitra keeps his count as Kim takes each shot as Wolf hammers away. (7) She then stops as Kim is seemingly dummied by this but then smirks before motioning for her to keep going. Wolf glances back at Demitra. (8) Wolf then grabs Kim and rolls her into the ring. Wolf slides in after.

Sharper: “Wolf actually not taking the countout.”

Knots: “She wants to teach Kim a lesson!”

Lyman: “Kim seems to be welcoming it. She called on her to keep going!”

Kim starts to get up and Wolf runs at her and clotheslines her down. Kim hits the mat. Wolf walks around the ring. She then heads over to Kim and stomps her in the chest and then again and again. Kim rolls over to the ropes as Wolf kicks her over and over. Kim gets to the ropes and Wolf grabs her and pulls her up before pushing her against the ropes and pinning her against them, by causing her to get caught in the ropes. Kim, immobilized and wrapped up in the ropes, smirks at Wolf. Wolf nails her again. Wolf then nails her again and again and again.

Wolf stops and runs across the ring. She bounces off and Kim gets her boot up. Wolf stumbles back. Kim manages to lean back and gets her arms free. She then steps forward and Wolf turns around and throws a hard right. Kim blocks it and nails her with a hard right. She then kicks her in the ribs and then drops to her back and hits another hard right. Wolf stumbles back to the ropes. Kim gets up and runs at her and clotheslines her over the top rope. Kim goes up and over too. Both land in a heap in front of the announce tables.

Sharper: “Kim with some explosiveness! Up and over the top rope to the floor!”

Lyman: “Right in front of us!”

Knots: “They get closer, I’m out of here! Two nuts fighting here!”

Kim Williams rolls over. Sarah Wolf rolls over too. (1) They stir as Demitra keeps his count going. (2) Kim moves to the announce table and uses it to pull herself up. (3) Wolf starts to get up too and Kim smiles and turns and runs up behind her and drives Wolf face first into the top of the steel steps. Wolf pops up and falls over. (4) Kim looks around and then sees her chair. She walks over and grabs it. (5) She lifts it up and strokes it, almost like a friend before turning and seeing Demitra. (6) She rolls into the ring with the chair, breaking the count. She then gets up as Demitra points at the chair.

Williams: “Yeah, it’s mine!”

Williams drops down to the floor. (1) Wolf starts to get up and Kim looks at her. She hoists the chair up. (2) Demitra reaches over and grabs the chair and pulls it away. Kim turns and looks at him.

William: “Hey! That’s mine!”

Kim turns around as Wolf runs at her and spears Kim down. Kim rolls over. Wolf gets up and starts to get up. Kim winces as Wolf then looks over as Demitra places the chair down near the apron as Wolf then turns and sees Kim. Kim starts to get up and Wolf runs over and boots her in the face. She then turns and walks past her and grabs Phillips and throws him down. She then grabs his chair. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Wolf just realized that Kim was going to use a chair.”

Lyman: “Kim wanted to change this to underground rules. Wolf now is going to meet her!”

Sharper: “And Demitra took Kim’s chair. This is standard rules.”

Knots: “Well Demitra, get in there!”

Sharper: “He’s trying to maintain some order, but the count is gone!”

Kim starts to stir as Wolf folds up Phillips’ chair. She turns and Demitra steps through the ropes to the apron. Wolf goes to swing at Kim but Demitra grabs the chair too. The crowd boos as Kim looks up. Wolf turns to Demitra as Demitra throws the chair away. He then reprimands Wolf as Wolf turns away briefly. She then turns to Demitra and goes to throw a punch, but Kim blocks it and then throws Wolf back first into the announce table. Wolf rolls over as Kim turns and rolls away. Kim then crawls over to the ring and looks under. Kim grabs then pulls out a steel chair as the crowd roars. Demitra turns to her as Demitra then backs up and tells her to not do it or she’ll disqualify her. Kim then turns to Wolf and then flinches for a moment as Wolf grabs one of the monitors from the announce table and turns and nails Kim with a shot. The crowd ohs and Demitra calls for the bell. Kim goes down. Wolf throws it away and then walks over and stands over her and nails her with repeated right hands, over and over and over before turning and rolling her into the ring. The bell sounds again.

Sharper: “Wolf has gotten disqualified as she took the shot. Kim wavered!”

Knots: “That’s new!”

Sharper: “She wavered and Wolf isn’t done. She has plans.”

Wolf then walks around the ring and looks under before looking at Kim and then smiling before she pulls out a barbed wire board. The crowd erupts. Wolf then drags her up again and places one end on the barricade before placing the other on the apron. She then turns and rolls back in and smiles, her mouth starting to secrete the black liquid.

Sharper: “Oh my God! Barbed wire and now the Exor-kiss!”

Knots: “She’s trying to out deathmatch the Queen of the Deathmatch!”

Kim starts to stir and Wolf grabs her and exor-kisses her. The crowd roars. She then pushes Kim across the ring and to the ringpost nearest the entrance way. Wolf then hoists up Kim. Wolf then climbs up to the middle rope and then straddles the top rope. Kim then fires back.

Sharper: “Wolf trying to get her over, but Kim fighting back.”

Lyman: “She’s not going to stop fighting. That’s not her.”

Sharper: “Now these two are trading blows on the top rope. That barbed wire board placed on the barricade and apron!”

Wolf grabs Kim again and Kim fires back before we then see Autumn Valentine running down from the back. Wolf nails Kim with a shot before Kim grabs Wolf, but Autumn jumps onto the apron and grabs Wolf, pulling her back and hitting a release powerbomb off the apron and through the barbed wire board. Autumn then backs up and looks at Wolf. Wolf grimaces in pain as Kim then looks down.

Kim: “Hey! I was going to do it!”

Kim then stands up and jumps off with a huge splash, landing on Wolf before rolling into the barbed wire herself. The crowd roars. Autumn just looks on in shock.

Sharper: “Kim just threw herself into Wolf after Autumn took away Wolf’s opportunity to get some of the revenge she wanted for the second straight week!”

Lyman: “Wolf just found out Autumn’s just as stubborn!”

Knots: “And Kim is just nuts!”

Kim and Wolf remain tangled in the barbed wire. Wolf tries to get at Kim as Kim just slaps her hands away as Autumn looks at the damage. Officials head down to the ring as the scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Colleen vs. Holly was STILL Robbed

SCW Television Championship

|| Haüs of Nirvana ||
|| Presents ||
|| VIP Member ||
|| Where’s the Beef? ||

“One Shining Moment” by Luther Vandross plays as the crowd roars a bit. A few moments pass before we see Holly Was Robbed walking out from the back with GiGi Aries and Samuel Davis. Holly Was Robbed continued down the ramp with the TV title clutched in her hands. Samuel Davis passed some pamphlets out to the crowd.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and has a fifteen-minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship. First, the champion, accompanied by GiGi Aries and her co-champion Samuel Davis, from the Haüs of Nirvana, she is Holly Was Robbed!”

All three Haus of Nirvana members take the ring with Holly Was Robbed heads straight to the corner. Sam takes the TV title belt from her, holds it up high into the air, and hands it over to the referee. GiGi says some words.

Sharper: “You have to wonder what will ultimately be the tipping book for the wrestling formerly known as Clamidya.”

Knots: “What are you talking about? She’s doing fine. She is ONE half of the SCW Television, and both her and her longtime tag team champion, Samuel Davis, are seeing the best days of the lives under the Haus of Nirvana.”

Lyman: “Like money, titles can only do so much. It’s about self-respect.”

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot and then the words “START GAME” show up on SCW’s Jumbotron. A bunch of girls can be heard giggling before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched begins to play.

The music plays for quite some time and it is not until it comes to the first chorus that Polly emerges from the backstage area wearing a frilly pink skirt and a very cute and fashionable strapless crop top that has black paw prints on it. She is carrying a personally made microphone, clearly wanting to make the world wait to see her. Colleen and Aisling walk out from behind, wearing matching pantsuits. Polly heads to the ring as the crowd boos her. She reaches the ringside area. She walks up the steel steps and into the ring. Aisling and Colleen walk around the ring.

Polly: “AND— AND— the future Television Champion, one half of the outstanding, remarkable, entertaining Polly’s Playgirl— Colleen!”

The group enters the ring. Colleen walks past Polly to her corner. There appears to be some talking, with Polly finally dropping out to the outside along with Aisling.

Lyman: “We going to see Polly’s disciple, Colleen, in singles action.

Sharper: “Big opportunity for her singles career. We’ve seen her in tag team action, but this is all other ball game.”

Colleen does a hair flip. Holly Was Robbed stretches. The referee lifts up the title for both competitors to see what is at stake. They move to the center of the ring as the bell rings. They locked up and struggled, one trying to overpowe the other. Holly Was Robbed pulls Colleen down to the side with a headlock. Colleen manages to get her hand up into Holly Was Robbed’s face, hooking the side of the mouth. The hook allows Collen slips from the headlock. Colleen shrugs off the referee’s admonishment and boots Holly Was Robbed’s gut a few times before whipping the champion into the ropes. On the rebound, Holly Was Robbed baseball slides between Colleen’s legs and up onto his feet. Colleen spins around and takes the champion down with a short-arm clothesline.

Sharper: “Both wrestlers searching for momentum in this early going, Colleen managing to knock the TV champion down.”

Knots: “Both women are green around the gills sort of speak. I know Holly Was Robbed has been in the company for years, but she has never had as many expectations on her shoulders until now, and she seems to take her role as a competitor seriously.”

Lyman: “She is benefiting from having Aries as a mentor; Colleen might be beaten in that department, no offense to her mentor in Polly, but you can’t deny there been some improvement, at least in Samuel’s and Holly Was Robbed’s wrestling. Mentally, that might be a different story.”

Holly Was Robbed and pushed up onto her hands and knees; Colleen drives an elbow into the upper back. Colleen spins her around, at first looking to whip Holly Was Robbed, but when the champ doesn’t play around, she shoves her into the turnbuckle instead. Colleen backs up and comes in with a splash. She takes Holly Was Robbed by the head and goes for a bulldog but her opponent shoves her forward. Colleen starts running toward the opposite turnbuckle, and Colleen pursues. Colleen runs up the turnbuckle before backflipping behind Holly Was Robbed who swiped at the legs. Colleen dropkicks Holly Was Robbed, whose chest is pressed hard against the corner. Colleen rolls the champion up.

Sharper: “The challenger is dictating, showing off her athleticism with that flip— dropkick— and roll up.

1…

2…

Knots: “Holly Was Robbed gets the shoulder up. It’s not going to be that easy.”

Lyman: “Colleen is showing us that she isn’t intimidated by this opportunity. Good on her.”

Colleen throws a few forearms down onto Holly Was Robbed as she raises to her feet in the corner. Colleen pushes her in the corner before winding back for a stiff elbow strike. Colleen leads Holly Was Robbed to the next corner and goes to smash Holly Was Robbed face across the turnbuckle, but the champ puts her leg out to block the attempt. Holly Was Robbed throws her weight back with an elbow. She slips behind Colleen, Russian leg sweep attempt is denied when Colleen reaches forward and snags the top rope. Colleen pulls herself forward before slingshot back to knock free of Holly Was Robbed, who stumbles backward. Colleen springboards off the ropes but Holly Was Robbed sidesteps. Colleen keeps running, but she is intercepted by an odd angle with a shoulder block. She hits the mat like a sack of bricks.

Sharper: “The defending television champion finally got a good hit on the challenger, and right now she is crawling over for the cover.”

1…

2…

Lyman: “Colleen gets the shoulder up. Good instincts by the champ, cutting off any possibility to let the challenger pick up any momentum and strike.”

Colleen looks for her footing, but she is yanked backward into an abdominal stretch. GiGi signals a swinging motion on the outside. Holly Was Robbed raises her hand and slaps the chest of her opponent. Holly Was Robbed wines back and slaps the chest again. Colleen quickly pivots on the next attempt and hoists her opponent over for a northern lights suplex. She bridges but her footing sips. She spins around on top of Holly Was Robbed and hooks the leg for a pin attempt.

1…

2…

Lyman: “An admirable attempt at the bridge, but she slipped. Nice recovery, but she didn’t have the same leverage.”

Knox: “Some of this is simply experience. Practice makes perfect, but you need to get that practice under live fire.”

Sharper: “Colleen might have become the new SCW Television Champion if she managed the bridge.”

Colleen sits up, Polly is saying something to her with Aisling echoing. Colleen pulls Holly Was Robbed closer to the center of the ring by the wrist. She drops down with a cross-arm breaker. Holly Was Robbed tries to slip out of the challenger’s grasp but struggles to escape. She tries to extend her free arm to the ropes but she is far out of reach. Holly Was Robbed and then attempt to hammer free, but Colleen absorbed the hit.

Sharper: “The champion is in trouble here! Colleen has a tight hold on that cross-arm breaker. No rescue in sight.”

Knots: “This could be it! Look at how Colleen is contorting that arm, twisting it to damage the cartilage and the tendons in the arm.”

Holly Was Robbed stands up, pushing Colleen's shoulders down for the pin. But before the referee could get down to count, Colleen forces Holly Was Robbed back down. A submission victory seems intermittent. Burning sage is tossed into the ring right by the two competitors. Colleen begins to cough and choke, losing the hold enough for Holly Was Robbed. This blatant interference by Haus of Nirvana upsets Polly. Colleen is lining up a shot on the champion. Polly jumps up onto the apron to argue with the referee. Samuel grabs Colleen’s leg behind the ref’s back. Distracted, she manages to shake Samuel off but Holly Was Robbed hurtles into Colleen with a running knee.

Lyman: “Polly Plaything might have made a mistake by trying to scold the referee.”

Sharper: “The referee needs to get that sage out of the ring. We understand that; however, Polly’s action allowed for the Haus of Nirvana to interfere further.”

Knots: “This is the difference between the Haus of Nirvana and Polly’s Playgirls. GiGi is a sage. He has the experience. We said this before, and we don’t mean it as a knock against Polly. As a den mother, she will learn what to do in these circumstances.”

Colleen turns and starts to get up and Holly Was Still Robbed jumps around her and pulls her down into a roll-up.

The crowd roars and boo as Holly Was Still Robbed rolls out of the ring. She throws her arms up as GiGi smiles and walks around. Colleen turns, holding her jaw in pain as Polly turns to the ring and rolls in. Davis runs over and grabs the title, holding it up.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and still SCW Television Champion, Holly was Still Robbed!”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “That knee dazes Colleen as the chaos works for the Haus of Nirvana and the Brand!”

Knots: “GiGi keeps leading them to greatness!”

Lyman: “Wonder what would happen if the others weren’t out here!”

Colleen glares at Holly Was Still Robbed as Davis clutches the title and the scene cuts away.

We open up backstage as we see Aisling backstage in one of the janitor’s closets. She has a bucket at her feet as she is working on something.

Sharper: “What’s this?”

Lyman: “It explains why Aisling wasn’t out here.”

Sharper: “She’s planning something and….”

The camera pans back as we see The Hairless Penguin and The Dancing Bear talking down the hallway. They have something with them, although their bodies are hiding it. Penguin and Bear keep talking, almost whisper arguing before Bear then grabs something, what clearly is a water balloon and runs with it, holding it gently in his bear hands. Penguin grabs a few others, able to handle them better. Bear jumps and stops at the door.

Bear: “SURPRISE PLAY-BITCH!”

Aisling turns as Bear throws, missing her horribly only for Penguin to come up from behind and throw a perfect strike to Aisiling’s face before hitting her with another one. Immediately, instead of water, it’s some sort of white liquid.

Bear: “Freshly squeezed Farmstead milk! YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE CHAMPS?!”

Penguin: “Wait…there’s a cow on the Farmstead? Since when?“

Bear: “Shhhh! I got it from catering-“

Aisling just looks drenched from the milk. Penguin then grabs Bear and they turn and run off as Aisling looks at herself and the room as she throws down a bottle in her hands and shakes her head.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Shaun Cruze talking to an official. They head off as Glory Braddock walks over to Shaun.

Braddock: “Well, Mr. Cruze…”

Cruze: “Glory. Great to see you, but I’ve got a bit going on.”

Braddock: “Don’t worry, this won’t take long. Just wondering if your nephew will be joining us tonight?”

Cruze: “And why would that be?”

Braddock: “Answer my question first. Is he here?”

Cruze: “No, he’s not.”

Braddock: “Interesting. Is he thinking of running off again? I was hoping he’d be here. I’d like to pick his brain. But if he’s just going to fall into that trap-“

Cruze: “He had time off. He’s had some personal matters to tend to, outside of the ring. A coincidence.”

Braddock: “I’m sure. But it looks bad.”

Cruze: “I thought you respected him. You saved him several weeks back.”

Braddock: “I did. And I respect him in the ring, even if he did beat me by a fluke. He lost at Rise to Greatness and it was no fluke. He was beaten. And well, I think he was counting on winning that and well…he’s not here. Just something to note. Carry on with whatever was important.”

Cruze: “Goodbye Glory.”

Braddock turns and heads off as Cruze glares at her a bit before turning back and heading into his office.

Sharper: “A bit of attitude there from the number one contender to the SCW US Champion.”

Lyman: “Owen Lee not here. Still not seen in public since losing at Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “Maybe the kid has thrown another tantrum.”

Sharper: “Stop it!”

Calvan Greene vs. Danny Darko

“Die Another Day” by Dance Gavin Dance begins to play throughout the arena. The crowd roars as “CALVAN GREENE” pops up on the screen. After a few moments, Calvan Greene runs out from the back before stopping at the stage. He raises his arms up and nods emphatically with the crowd happy with the acknowledgement before starting his way down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, from Orange County, California, he is Calvan Greene!”

Sharper: “Calvan Greene making his way down the ramp, this time in an official capacity.”

Lyman: “Right, bit of a communication error last week, but Shaun Cruze has made it clear: this time, it’s for real.”

Knots: “And after everything that happened last week, Calvan might be wishing it wasn’t!”

Reaching the bottom of the ramp, Calvan slides in under the bottom rope before running past Phillips while giving him two thumbs up. He jumps up onto the turnbuckle before removing his shades and throwing them into the crowd. Removing his classic fur coat in a rather provocative manner, he proceeds to toss it at ringside where it completely covers up one of the Spanish announcers. He points out at the crowd and winks before jumping down and leaning into the turnbuckle in anticipation as his music fades out.

The opening chords of “Guilty All The Same” by Linkin Park begin playing throughout the arena while at the same time every light shuts off.

“Tell us all again

What you think we should be

What the answers are

What it is we can't see

Tell us all again

How to do what you say

How to fall in line

How there's no other way

But oh, we all know”

After the last verse when the chorus kicks in, the next round of heavy guitars, bass, drums and screaming begin ringing out throughout the arena at full force while right red flames shoot off from each side of the stage and Danny Darko slowly saunters down to the ring with a sinister and intense look on his face.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Portland, Oregon, he is ‘Devious’ Danny Darko!”

He nods his head to acknowledge the always raucous responses from the live crowd and starts to head down the ramp.

Sharper: “And just as we talked about last week, Danny Darko wanting to get a good start in this new season at SCW.”

Knots: “Something that Calvan prevented him from achieving last week against Crystal Zdunich!”

Lyman: “Keeping that in mind, Danny’s got some extra motivation here now.”

Once Darko steps into the ring he walks to the middle of the ring and stands there for a few seconds before bright red flames shoot out from each of the ringposts. Once the flames are finished, he climbs each corner of the ring and raises his right fist in the air and yells out to the crowd to pump them up. He steps down and leans in the corner opposite of Calvan as his music fades out. The bell sounds, getting a roar from the crowd. Calvan steps towards the middle of the ring, but Darko immediately charges him, going for a clothesline. Calvan bends over backwards to dodge it, gracefully rising back to his feet as Darko stumbles by him. They both turn, Darko managing to get a kick to the gut, doubling Calvan over.

Sharper: “Darko starting out aggressive here.”

Knots: “Not surprising!”

Darko hooks Calvan for a suplex and hoists him up. Calvan slips out at the top, landing behind Darko and grabbing him in a waistlock. He pushes Darko towards the ropes and bounces them both off before rolling back into an O’Connor roll!

Darko pushes Calvan off, sending him towards the ropes. Darko quickly gets to his feet, but not quick enough as Calvan springboards off the second rope and spins to nail Darko with a roundhouse! Darko gets knocked back and trips to the mat, falling towards the ropes. He rolls out of the ring and rips at the ring skirt in frustration before shaking his head and leaning up against the announcer’s desk. The crowd roars as Calvan fist pumps inside the ring.

Sharper: “Calvan Greene, showing some great athleticism, and it’s given him the upperhand early here.”

Knots: “The latter being something we didn’t say much about Calvan back in the day!”

Lyman: “Always had an impressive physique and athletic ability, but perhaps surprisingly, he’s shown some good ring work these last couple of weeks, much to the frustration of Danny Darko.”

Knots: “I’m not sure what’s more impressive, his growth as a wrestler or the fact that he’s still got those abs.”

Calvan runs over and uses the top rope to slingshot himself onto the apron. Darko turns around to see Calvan jumping off the apron, flying through the air with a shooting star press. Darko simply takes a step back, letting Calvan crash to the floor. The crowd ohs.

Knots: “Okay, that’s more like the Calvan we know.”

The referee begins the count as Darko shakes his head. (1) He bends down and grabs Calvan, quickly slamming his head up against the announce table.

Knots: “Easy now!”

Darko hoists Calvan up and backdrops him onto the table. The crowd ohs as Calvan winces and arches his back. (2) Calvan rolls off the table and crawls towards the ring. He reaches up and grabs at the apron, but Darko clobbers him from behind with an axe handle smash. (3) Darko grabs Calvan and whips him towards the ringpost. Calvan manages to grab the ringpost before impact, spinning around it and launching himself rolling back into the ring. The crowd oohs as Calvan rolls back to his feet. Darko slides back in, but before he can get up, Calvan drops on the back of his head with a scissors kick. He rolls Darko onto his back and goes for a cover.

Darko throws his shoulder up and rolls towards the corner. He quickly pulls himself up and sees Calvan charging him. Darko throws a boot up, catching Calvan in the jaw. Calvan almost comically falls back, hitting the mat and rolling backwards twice over until he lands in the corner.

Knots: “He even gets his ass kicked in an athletic manner!”

Sharper: “Darko trying to get back some momentum here.”

Calvan slowly pulls himself up in the corner. Darko runs at him, plowing into Calvan with a vicious corner clothesline before he can even fully get to his feet. Calvan falls into a heap in the corner. Darko begins to stomp away. The referee tries to pull him off, but Darko refuses, opting for the count.

Darko pulls back and puts his hands up.

Sharper: “And Darko now, maybe getting a bit carried away!”

Lyman: “Frustrated not just because last week, but this match. I don’t think he expected Calvan to get that hot start.”

Knots: “None of us did!”

The referee checks on Calvan, who just gives a semi-enthusiastic thumbs up. Darko blows by the referee and rips Calvan back to his feet, immediately whipping him into the opposite corner. Calvan hits hard, almost flying over the top rope on impact before falling back on his feet, stumbling around while swinging his arms aimlessly. Darko walks over and boots him in the gut. Calvan doubles over. Darko grabs him and sets him up for a powerbomb. Darko quickly hoists Calvan up and takes a few steps over before slamming Calvan into the corner with a buckle bomb! The crowd ohs at the snap of the turnbuckle while Calvan crumbles to the ground.

Sharper: “What impact on that turnbuckle powerbomb!”

Darko leans down and drags Calvan away from the corner before hooking both legs with authority for the strong cover.

Calvan throws his shoulder up at the last second. Darko looks up at the referee, who holds up two fingers. Darko nods and pushes himself back up to his feet. He bends down and picks Calvan up, but Calvan suddenly drops down with a jawbreaker. Darko stumbles back, holding his chin. Calvan gets to his feet and runs at Darko, leaping up for a spinning heel kick, but Darko steps out of the way. Calvan manages to land softly, quickly springing back to his feet, only to get met by The Darkolator! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Danny Darko showing his martial arts skills with that kick!”

Knots: “Calvan recovered smoothly, probably thought he was out of trouble, but not so fast!”

Darko looks to consider a cover, but suddenly heads to the corner, making his way to the top turnbuckle.

Sharper: “Now Darko, he’s heading up top!”

Lyman: “Might be looking to put Calvan away with Absolute Annihilation, that modified shooting star.”

The crowd buzzes as Darko reaches the top rope and stands up to steady himself, looking down at Calvan, who remains prone. Darko takes a moment before leaping off and flipping through the air, bringing his knees up for impact, but Calvan rolls towards the corner, leaving Darko to crash onto the mat! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Darko coming up empty!”

Calvan hurriedly yanks himself to his feet using the ropes in the corner while Darko tries to get to his feet. Darko buckles, however, falling to one knee while clutching the other. Calvan runs out of the corner and drills Darko in the back of the head with a shining wizard!

Lyman: “And Calvan taking advantage of the misfire!”

The crowd roars again as Calvan crawls over to Darko and flips him over before going for a double-leg cover while kicking his legs wildly.

Darko throws his shoulder up. Calvan elbows him and puts both shoulders down again.

Darko kicks out again. Calvan spins to his feet and lays in a few stomps to Darko. Darko covers up. Calvan stops and looks around at the crowd, pointing down at Darko. The crowd responds with cheers. Calvan then busts a move and goes for the breakdance leg drop, only for Darko to just roll out of the way. Calvan lands on his backside. He springs up, holding his ass in pain. Darko gets up and hooks Calvan’s arms from behind before falling into a backslide pin!

Calvan rolls out of it, immediately shifting to a vertical base. Darko ends up on his knees, looking up to see Calvan going for a superkick. Darko ducks it and rolls behind Calvan, only to reach up and yank Calvan into a schoolboy!

Calvan breaks free again. Both men quickly get to their feet. Darko goes for a clothesline, but Calvan ducks it and drops to the mat. Calvan sweeps the leg on the way down, tripping Darko to the mat. Calvan gets up and grabs both of Darko’s legs before flipping forward into a jackknife pin!

Darko pushes Calvan off.

Sharper: “Both men, back and forth now!”

Calvan gets to his feet and immediately runs towards the ropes. Darko gets back up in time to see Calvan springboard off the ropes, going for a roundhouse. Darko ducks it, sending Calvan skidding to the mat. Before Calvan can get to his feet, Darko comes from behind and forearms him in the neck. Calvan falls to a knee. Darko grabs him and sets him up in the powerbomb position. Darko hoists Calvan up, but before he can do anything, Calvan unloads a few right hands at the apex. After a few more shots, Darko stumbles a bit before finally falling back. Calvan crashes down on top of him, pinning Darko’s shoulders to the mat with his legs while reaching back and hooking Darko’s legs for a rana pin!

Darko pushes Calvan off just after three, sending Calvan rolling onto the apron, then onto the floor. The bell sounds and “Die Another Day” plays, prompting a roar from the crowd. Darko looks up in bewilderment.

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

Sharper: “Calvan got him!”

Calvan pulls himself up and peaks over the apron. The referee rolls out of the ring and grabs Calvan’s arm before raising it in the air. Calvan looks mildly confused.

Calvan: “I got him?”

The referee nods. Calvan nods back and throws his other arm into the air in celebration.

Sharper: “A successful return to singles action for Calvan Greene!”

Lyman: “Maybe somewhat surprisingly, too, but to Calvan’s credit, he clearly came into this match with something to prove.”

Knots: “That’s right, the fact that stupid pretty people can still be successful in the world. As if we needed a reminder!”

Darko pulls himself up and steps towards the ropes, looking down at Calvan while shaking his head. Calvan grimaces and takes his arm away from the referee before backing away, heading towards the ramp. The referee slides back into the ring and gets an earful from Darko.

Sharper: “Danny Darko not getting the start he wanted last week, and not getting it this week, either.”

Lyman: “He managed to control most of this match after a rocky start. Keep that mindset and he should recover nicely from this loss, but after what went down last week, it’s gotta sting to take the loss here.”

Darko keeps talking to the referee while Calvan struts with confidence up the ramp. He acknowledges a few fans before reaching the top of the ramp and heading behind the curtain.

Backstage, we see a crew member looking around and walking over to Jessica Winters who is going over her notes for a future interview.

Crewmember: “Jessica?”

Winters looks up.

Winters: “Yes?”

Crewmember: “Have you heard? It’s making the rounds. I know you were going to try and get a word with Ravyn, but she’s apparently going to call out Selena herself later tonight in the ring.”

Winters: “Ravyn? Ravyn Taylor? She’s going to call someone out?”

Crewmember: “Just saying what we’re all hearing backstage.”

Winters: “Interesting…thanks…”

The crewmember heads off as Jessica looks confused, turning to her cameraman.

Sharper: “Ravyn’s going to call out Selena tonight?”

Knots: “If true, this show just got bigger!”

The scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Angelica Jones is standing at the doorway as Kimberly Williams sits in her locker room.

Kim: “You’re serious? You know what I want. I’ll happy come for a fight, but I want another shot at Deanna. At the Underground Title! Let Autumn take out Wolfie!”

Angelica: “I know. And you held up your end. You showed up for a fight. Wolf started to fight your fight. That’s on her. I saw you hesitate. You’re trying. But I talked to Cruze even before the mess was dealt with. Wolf isn’t the type to just move on. And was anything resolved?”

Kim sighs.

Angelica: “You’re probably dealing with this a bit more. But I need to make sure you’ll avoid going off the page. At least tonight. Leave this to me.”

Kim: “I can take care of this. Give me Betty White and get Wolfie to the parking lot-“

Angelica: “Kim!”

Kim sighs.

Angelica: “You asked me to help you get where you want. Trust me on this one. I’ll already be doing one thing I’m not thrilled about to help you.”

Kim: “Fine…but I’m not the most patient sociopath! You know that!”

Angelica: “I know! I know. Just trust me here.”

Kim: “I do.”

Angelica nods and heads off. Kim leans back, frustrated as we cut away.

Deanna Frost vs. Konrad Raab

Phillips: “The following non-title match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first....”

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

Phillips: “From Cologne, Germany, he is The Ice Blood, Konrad Raab!”

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

Sharper: “Raab with that new toy of his, and he looks ready to use it.”

Knots: “Someone did explain to him this isn't an Underground Rules match, right?”

Lyman: “When has that ever stopped him, Jon?”

Knots: “Good point....”

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

"And his opponent, from Manhattan, New York, she is 'The Queen's Guard' and the SCW Underground Champion.... Deanna Frost!"

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

On the last time, Deanna hops back into the ring as the lights return to normal. She hands off the title belt to the official.

Sharper: “Deanna Frost looking confident.”

Knots: “Did you see her eye that mace, or whatever it is, that Raab brought out?”

Sharper: “She did, I just hope it stays where it is.”

The bell rings. Raab glances towards where the ring crew placed his mace, across the timekeepers table. Deanna takes a fighting stance as Raab turns his attention back to her. He runs at her looking for a stiff clothesline, but Deanna ducks under and spins around. Raab hits the ropes, grabbing the top one to steady himself. He turns and Deanna nails a dropkick. Both are up quick and being hit first angers Raab. He grabs Deanna and tosses her into the corner, hard. He follows her and hits a bog boot into her stomach. Deanna leans over holding herself, but Raab grabs her, pulls her out of the corner, and lifts her up into a powerbomb position.... but Deanna counters and turns it into a headsciccor takedown! The crowd cheers. Deanna gets up and plants a knee drop into Raab's back, before dropping and attempting a rear naked choke.

Sharper: “Deanna Frost getting serious early!”

Knots: “She got the man down, she knows the best thing for her to do is keep him there.”

Lyman: “Unfortunately, that won't be happening right now....”

Raab pushes himself to his hands and knees before Deanna can get a good grip. He shrugs her off of him and stands up. As Deanna starts to get up, Raab grabs her and pulls her up the rest of the way, then lifts her and spins her down with a sidewalk slam. He makes a cover.

1!

Deanna kicks out. Raab gets to his feet as Deanna roll away from him before getting up. As Deanna turns to Raab he grabs her again whips her into the ropes. On the return he attempts a clothesline again but Deanna ducks once more, and bounces off the other side, Raab turns and Deanna jumps, hitting the Burnout. Raab drops to a knee. The crowd cheers as Deanna then grabs him by the head and plants a DDT. She flips him to his back and covres.

1!

2!

Raab kicks out, shoving Deanna off hard. She rolls over and lands on her behind. Frowning, Deanna starts to get up.

Sharper: “Kickout with authority. And Deanna doesn't like it.”

Knots: “No one likes being put on their ass!”

Lyman: “I'd be willing to bet she feels disrespected.”

Raab is up first, Deanna a second later. Raab reaches to grab her but she counters, ducking under and behind, before dropping Raab with a leg sweep. The crowd roars at the counter. Raab turns to his back to start to get up, but Deanna then bounces off the ropes and hits a lionsault. She crawls over and overs again.

1!

2!

Raab kicks out. Deanna exhales hard in frustration. Raab sits up and glares at Deanna, just staring down. She doesn't flinch, staring right back defiantly.

Knots: “Uh oh. I think Raab has just run out of patience!”

Sharper: “Deanna proud as ever though, she won't be intimidated.”

Lyman: “And Raab blinks first!”

Raab turns away, face screwed up in anger. He starts to get up, but instead crawls to the ropes, and slides out to the floor. Deanna gets up on her knees, confused. So is the official, but he starts a count. (1) Raab walks around the ring, shaking his head and muttering to himself. (2) He rounds another corner of the ring and it becomes clear where he's going... the timekeepers table, where his mace is. (3) Deanna watches, her brave demeanor cracking just a bit as she backs away from the side of the ring the table is located.

Sharper: “Raab, don't do it! This isn't Underground Rules!”

Knots: “In his mind, everything is Underground Rules.”

Raab grabs the mace, and turns it in his hand, looking at all the flanges on the head. (4) A sadistic grin spreads on his face, then he looks up and Deanna in the ring. (5)

Raab: “Enough playing! I'm ending this.... in blood!”

Raab rolls into the ring, carrying the mace with him. Deanna backs up all the way into a far corner. Raab stalks her, the mace held high ready to strike. The official tries to stop him, but Raab brushes him off. Raab gets to the corner where Deanna is and swings the mace down at her... but Deanna spins out of the way just in time, to the side and down as she holds on to the ropes. The mace hits the turnbuckle, and tears the protective cover. The crowd oohs. Deanna stares wide eyed.

Sharper: “Look at that turnbuckle pad! You can see the stuffing coming out where that flanged mace ripped it to shreds.”

Knots: “That could have been Deanna Frost's face!”

Lyman: “And Deanna knows it.”

Raab screams angrily and spins, looking around. He can't see Deanna anywhere, so he turns again, the mace now hanging low, still in hand. Deanna has made her way to the other side of the ring, directly across from Raab. When he finally turns to see her, Deanna runs and hits a spear! Raab flies off his feet and hits the mat hard, the mace falling out of his hand. The crowd roars. Deanna gets up and goes over to the mace, then kicks it out of the ring.

Sharper: “Smart move by Deanna, removing that weapon from play.”

Knots: “I don't blame her, I wouldn't want my face shredded like that turnbuckle pad either!”

Lyman: “Who would?”

Raab sits up and starts to get up, but Deanna runs and nails a Burnout from behind! The crowd oohs and cheers. She then drops and locks on the Consortium! Raab tries to use his legs to move back and forth to get Deanna off, but she gets under him and wraps her legs around, preventing most of that movement. In the center of the ring, Raab has no other choice but to tap out. The bell rings. The crowd roars as Deanna lets go and gets up, backing away from Raab.

Phillips: “And your winner, via submission.... Deanna Frost!”

The official hands Deanna her title belt and raises her hand. Raab gets to his feet, glaring across the ring at the woman who just beat him. Deanna stares at him defiantly like before. Just when it looks like Raab is going to run across the ring to attack her, he instead drops and rolls out of the ring. He looks around, goes around the corner, and finds what he's looking for.... the German mace. He picks it up and turns back to the ring, an ice-cold stare at Deanna.

Knots: “Looks like Raab still wants blood!”

Sharper: “Deanna! Holding her belt up defensively, daring him to try!”

Lyman: “She won't have to! Look!”

The crowd roars as up on the ramp we see The One walking out. Both Deanna and Raab look up at her as she makes her way down. The One reaches the ring as Raab then steps up and swings at her. The One jukes back and steps back. Deanna watches Raab, realizing his intent with the mace. Raab then turns around as the crowd roars as Christy Matthews comes from the crowd, hopping the barricade. She runs along the ring, before reaching into the ring and pulling Raab down by the leg. The crowd roars. Raab falls to the mat, dropping his mace. Raab falls to the floor. Matthews then nails him with hard right hands as the crowd erupts. The One turns and looks at Deanna. Deanna turns, realizing this. The One then points to her. Deanna watches her.

Sharper: “Matthews from the crowd. She hammering away on Raab. Raab and Matthews still going at it.”

Lyman: “He’s at least dropped the damn mace!”

Knots: “And The One focusing on Deanna. She’s focusing on Deanna!”

Sharper: “Why?! The Underground Title? Is that what she wants?”

Deanna and The One continue their staredown as Matthews nails Raab with a few more shots and Raab tries to fight back. Matthews keeps attacking him as officials run down and run past The One and head over to Matthews and Raab as the scene fades out.

Backstage, Jaina Lancaster stands next to Xander Valentine as he tapes his fists backstage. Artemis stands to the side.

Lancaster: “Jaina Lancaster here and I’m with Xander Valentine. Tonight, Xander, you will be challenging Adam Allocco for the World Title. You’re using your Trios Contract to do so and you’ve avoided more incidents after you original attack. But you’ve made clear this is more than just revenge. This is karmic and can you explain why?”

Xander stops and looks up at Jaina. He then slowly stands up, dwarfing Jaina, causing her to stand back a bit.

Xander: “Adam knows.”

Lancaster: “Knows what?”

Xander: “What he did. And I know too. And I will make sure he pays for that. He’s needed to pay for so much for so long. But with all due respect, Shaun, reminded me of one thing last week. That I need to make sure I control myself. Adam’s karmic fate will not just take place tonight. Tonight is just the next step. The step where he loses that title to my hand. And after…he will keep paying….”

Xander pauses.

Xander: “For once…SCW’s Executioner will serve that role and this time, for good. Trust me on that. And don’t look away.”

Lancaster: “Alright…”

Lancaster steps back as Xander sits back down.

Lancaster: “Xander Valentine challenges Adam Allocco for the World Title, later tonight. We’ll be back after this.”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Alexander Crowe is seen walking backstage. The crowd boos seeing him. Crowe walks over to Dillusion who is talking to Hiro Tanaka, both road agents for SCW.

Dillusion: “Alexander…I have no desire to speak with you-“

Crowe backs up, bringing his hands up a bit.

Crowe: “Relax, Dilly. We had our fun. We’ve moved on.”

Dillusion: “After you tried to break her.”

Crowe: “We realized our mistake. That’s all. Now…well…we’re moving on. Ravyn’s going to call out Selena tonight. You know, after she attacked her.”

Dillusion: “Good for you.”

Tanaka: “Hope you’re not going to start trouble.”

Crowe: “Too late for that, but Selena probably could use the notice.”

Crowe turns and heads off as Dillusion and Tanaka both look at him with derision as the scene cuts away.

Alexis Quinne vs. Holly Adams

Yes Bitch

SLAY

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

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

The intro from "W Face," by Kumi Koda quickly fades out as "XXPENSIVE," By Erika Jayne kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp, behind her a gaggle of men in black shirts reading, "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills crew," holding TV cameras come running out capturing everything. Holly poses with her hand on her hip and her other hand high in the air as she pageant waves to the booing crowd. The camera men start directing Holly who continues to pose at the top of the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, representing the Holly Adams Brand, trademarked, from Beverly Hills, California, she is Holly Adams!”

Holly starts her walk down to the ring, continuing her pageant wave, with a large smile on her face as the crowd continues to jeer, the camera men following closely behind her. She stops halfway down the ramp and puts both hands on her chest thanking a fan for their "adoration," for her. She smiles before continuing down the ramp. She walks to the other side of the ramp, pretending to put her hands out to high five and immediately pulls them away and goes back to pageant waving. Some men from the camera crew can be heard shouting to each other over the music that they'll edit that into a high five in post.

As she comes around the corner, she hops up onto the ring apron. Holly starts to sing along with her theme song, looking directly into the camera closest to her. She gives a million-dollar smile before putting her hand on the camera and pushing it away and she gets into the ring. The Housewives' crew follow behind her from around the ring and start getting various shots of her from every angle.

Holly then grabs the top rope, bends down, and then snaps back quickly, flipping her blonde hair over her head, smiling brightly for the cameras. As she takes her place in the ring, she starts her pageant wave once again as her music dies down, the Housewives Crew taking their place in Holly's corner ready to capture everything.

Sharper: “Holly getting a cold reception here in the Bay Area and it may not just because she’s from Beverly Hills, but well…we know who she’s facing.”

Lyman: “And Holly Adams is going to get a great opportunity here to remind everyone of what she can do in that ring. Maybe she can move past saying she was robbed at Rise to Greatness!”

Knots: “She was!”

Sharper: “It was clean Jon. You’d think a life coach would want to focus on accountability!”

Knots: “Screw that. You’re only accountable to those in your circle. And Cid needs to be accountable to his circle…his former life coach namely who revitalized his career!”

The eyes all focus on the stage. The lights grow dim. Opening strum of Rage Against the Machine's Calm Like a Bomb plays. The crowd erupts. 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 walks out through the curtains. The crowd erupts once more. She is dressed in a black and gold varsity jacket along with a matching sugar mask with black trim. Alexis slowly turns around, revealing a white logo of the Golden Gate bridge on the back. While doing so, she removes her mask, which leads to another roar from the crowd when they see her face. She raises one arm in the air, turns around again, before suddenly jumping off stage and heading to the side of the arena and into the crowd!

Phillips: “Her opponent, coming down to the ring, from San Francisco, California!”

The crowd cheers loudly.

Phillips: “This. Is. Alexis Quinne!”

A few security guards in between Alexis while she walks through the hoards of people in the crowd, surrounding them. Throughout, Alexis peers around the crowd, moving faster. She gets to an aisle wall and twist her head around the arena, to another massive roar. She then raises a fist up in the air to which a swarm of people also do the same, touching fists with her. The security guards once again create a path for Alexis to then walk down through the crowd.

Once she gets to the guardrail, Alexis hops over and then starts circling around the ring, looking solely at the crowd. She makes a few throat slash gestures to the crowd as she then hops on the apron and then turns to them, flashing the peace sign to which they quickly do the same. She then walks over to the post, briefly places her head on top, before climbing up the turnbuckle and yelling loudly to the crowd, who roar loudly. There's a few explicit words that come out of her mouth. She then jumps into the ring and once again, motions for the crowd to get louder. She then walks to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, taking off her jacket. Her music fades and the fans start chanting her name.

Sharper: “Alexis Quinne is home and across the ring-“

Lyman: “Not anymore! Holly Adams not going to let this crowd become a factor!”

Holly runs over to Quinne and grabs her from the top rope. The crowd boos loudly as the bell sound and Holly snapmares Quinne off the top rope. Quinne rolls over in pain as Holly runs over and stomps her in the face and then the side before catching her in the shoulder and again in the head. The boos grow louder and louder as Holly grabs Quinne and drags her up and runs her face first into the nearby top turnbuckle. Quinne spins around and Holly kicks her in the ribs and then kicks her over and over until Quinne drops to a seated position. Holly then starts to choke her with her boot.

The crowd boos loudly as the official, Steve Hollinsworth, tells her to get off. Holly steps off and walks around the ring. She then turns to the crowd and tries to get them to start chanting her name.

Holly: “Holly! Holly! Holly!”

Holly looks around as she’s just greeted with boos. Quinne starts to fight up to her feet.

Sharper: “Holly all over Quinne to start. This crowd giving her everything they can.”

Knots: “Holly gave Quinne a slight taste. She’s going to humiliate her in her hometown!”

Sharper: “Quinne fighting back up and Holly is messing with the crowd. Sorry Holly, I don’t think they’re going to cheer for you.”

Knots: “They should. She’s giving them all free life coaching. Find better heroes, like Holly!”

Holly turns back to Quinne and Quinne runs out and takes her down with a Lou Thesz Press. The crowd erupts in cheers as Quinne nails Holly with repeated right hands. She then rolls off. Holly starts to get up and turns and Quinne runs at her and clotheslines her down. Holly gets back up and Quinne runs into the ropes, bouncing off and jumps up and goes for a headscissors, only instead making one fully rotation around before spinning around Holly’s back and into a second rotation which finally takes Holly over. Holly rolls over and right out of the ring. The crowd roars as Quinne gets up and looks around. She points at Holly as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Quinne coming out like fire. Oh my!”

Lyman: “Holly to the floor. And Quinne may be flying!”

Quinne runs across the ring and bounces off but Holly ducks down. The crowd boos as Quinne stops. She then steps through the ropes and looks down as Holly looks up and then at Quinne but Quinne stomps her in the face. Holly staggers around and turns back and Quinne then flips over her into a sunset flip, but throws her back first into the barricade. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Oh! Back first. Quinne snapping off Holly and Holly goes into the barricade hard!”

Lyman: “Ref is counting.”

Knots: “Don’t count! Disqualify!”

Sharper: “For what?”

Knots: “She’s using a foreign object. These fans!”

Holly rolls over. (1) Quinne gets up and looks around and grabs Holly and drags her up. She then runs her over and into the barricade next to the announce tables. (2) Holly stumbles back and falls onto the Spanish announce table. (3) Quinne walks over, leaning her onto it and nailing her with repeated right hands to the back of Holly’s back. The crowd cheers some more. (4) Holly covers up as Quinne stops and plays to the crowd. She turns back. (5) Holly then elbows her in the ribs before then driving her face first into the barricade. (6) The crowd boos. Holly stumbles back and rolls into the ring. She backs up as Quinne fights up to her feet. (7) She turns and then rolls into the ring too. Holly steps over and stomps her in the back.

Sharper: “Holly found the break and now back to control as she was in the ring first.”

Lyman: “Forcing Quinne to take the fight to her. And remember what’s going on behind this – Quinne does not think Datura is served working with Holly. Datura has largely ignored that and there’s something else going on.”

Knots: “Yeah, but now Bree is meddling. And come on, we were good. You don’t need to mess Datura up more. She’s happy! She’s a champion thanks to the Brand and the Haus!”

Holly then stands on Quinne’s back and uses the ropes to push down. The crowd boos some more as she looks around.

Holly jumps up and stomps Quinne in the back. Quinne rolls over. Holly grabs her and drags her up. She then whips her across the ring. Quinne bounces off and Holly nails her with a running clothesline. Quinne hits the mat. She gets up and Holly kicks her in the ribs before then just kneeing her in the face. Quinne falls to a knee. Holly grabs her and pulls her up only to hit a back suplex. She goes for the lateral press.

Quinne kicks out. This gets some cheers from the crowd. Quinne turns as Holly grabs her by the hair and head and elbows her in the back of the head. Holly then shoves her into the corner. Quinne falls to a knees. She starts to get up and Holly runs at her and hits a running knee to the back of Quinne’s head. The crowd ohs. Holly pulls her out and throws her down. She goes for the pin, placing her own legs on the bottom rope.

Quinne kicks out.

Sharper: “Holly had her feet on the ropes! Now taking any liberty.”

Knots: “Great leading by example. Do what you need to do to win.”

Lyman: “And she’s the one complaining about being robbed. Quinne was nearly robbed right there.”

Holly then grabs Quinne and runs her into the corner. The crowd boos as a “Quinne!” chant begins to echo throughout the area. Holly looks around and kicks Quinne in the ribs before forearming her. She whips her across the ring. Quinne stops herself as Holly runs after and Quinne then nails her with a back elbow. The crowd roars. Quinne then jumps to the middle rope and then the top rope before hitting a moonsault, taking Holly down. The crowd cheers. The chants grow. Holly rolls over and starts to get up and Quinne gets up and ducks a clothesline. She grabs Holly by the head and drops her with a neckbreaker. Holly holds her head and neck and gets up as Quinne runs into the ropes, bounces off and jumps up and goes around her and locks in the Lexy Stretchy Hold. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Lexy Stretchy Hold. Quinne turning this around quickly! Holly in trouble!”

Lyman: “But Holly is tall. She has that.”

Knots: “Come on Holly! Fight this off!”

Sharper: “Quinne pulling back on the arm. Has Holly’s head with her leg.”

Holly yells out as the official checks on Holly. Holly yells out as Quinne keeps pulling back. A “Tap!” chant breaks out as Quinne keeps pulling back on Holly’s arm and Holly shakes her head. Quinne keeps pulling back and Holly then falls forward and into the ropes, just using them to get the break. Quinne holds on.

Quinne lets go and rolls away. Holly rolls away too, holding her arm. Quinne then looks at her, slowly getting up. She nods as Holly pulls herself up and Quinne then runs at her and grabs her head, running up the corner and spinning through into the Ditzy Tour! Quinne turns and dives on Holly for the pin.

Holly gets her shoulder up. Quinne holds on and spins around Holly and starts to move for the Dreadnaught Plata.

Sharper: “Quinne! Going for the Dreadnaught Plata now. She’s making Holly panic!”

Knots: “Don’t panic! Don’t panic!”

Quinne tries to get it in as Holly keeps fighting and rolls through and onto her back. She then grabs Quinne by her tights and pulls her back hard into the ropes. Quinne lands on the middle rope, her head snapping back a bit. Quinne slowly gets up as Holly gets up and just muscles Quinne up and dumps her over the top rope. Quinne lands on the apron and then the floor as she lands in a heap in front of the Housewives camera crew.

Sharper: “Holly using the ropes. And then her strength to just dump Quinne, the much-lighter Quinne, over the top rope.”

Knots: “Are you fat-shaming Holly?”

Sharper: “Not at all. Just mentioning a fact.”

Quinne slowly gets up on the floor. (1) She looks at the camera crew as Holly starts to motion to them to move. The camera crew obliges. (2) Quinne turns around and Holly runs at her and hits a baseball slide, knocking Quinne back to the floor. Quinne rolls over and starts to get up as Holly rolls to the floor. (1) She walks over to Quinne and grabs her.(2) Holly then turns and runs Quinne into the ring, but Quinne jumps up to the apron. (3) Holly runs forward and Quinne hits a back kick. Holly staggers back as Quinne then jumps to the middle rope and hits a corkscrew moonsault onto Holly on the floor! (4)

Sharper: “Quinne again fighting back. Her scrappiness unbounded! And a corkscrew moonsault takes down Holly!”

Knots: “What about Holly’s scrappiness?”

Lyman: “No match for Quinne’s at the moment!”

Quinne rolls over and looks around before turning and grabbing Holly. (5) She slowly pulls her up as the crowd continues to chant for Quinne. (6) Quinne rolls Holly into the ring. Holly rolls over. Quinne climbs onto the apron. She watches as Holly starts to get up and Quinne then slingshots into the ring and into a sitout facebuster. The crowd ohs. Quinne goes for the pin.

Holly gets her shoulder up. The crowd boos. Quinne looks up and grabs her. She pulls her up and Holly manages to hit a jawbreaker. Quinne falls back and into the ropes. She shakes it off and gets up as Holly pulls herself up and Quinne runs at her but Holly catches her with the Beauty Killer. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And the momentum killer, not just the Beauty Killer. Holly caught her.”

Lyman: “Holly slow to go for the pin. Quinne taking a lot out of her.”

Holly turns and looks around and falls to a knee before getting up and heading over to Quinne and hooking the leg.

Quinne gets her shoulder up. The crowd erupts. Holly looks down at her. She then gets up and grabs Quinne. She drags her up. Holly clubs her in the back once and then again before kicking her in the ribs. She bounces off the ropes and then goes for the Hostile Makeover, but Quinne blocks it and throws Holly back. Holly stumbles back and spins around and walks into Quinne who rolls her into the Jack in the Box Cradle!

The crowd erupts in cheers. Quinne rolls over as Holly rolls over and looks over at Quinne.

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

Sharper: “Quinne did it! Quinne pinned Holly Adams in her hometown. The Bay beats Beverly Hills!”

Knots: “Hey!”

Quinne gets up and smiles and raises her arm. The crowd cheers her before she gets up only for Holly Adams to run up behind her and spins through into the Hostile Makeover. The crowd boos. The bell sounds again. Holly then gets up and walks over to the corner demanding a microphone. Phillips hands her one. Holly turns around.

Holly: “GiGi! Bring out Datura!”

Holly then walks over to Quinne. The crowd boos.

Holly: “Well Alexis…I hope you enjoyed this free trial of exactly what the Holly Adams Brand…trademarked…can do. You won in your hometown. You made the Bay Area feel like it matters! I doesn’t, but thanks to you, these people think they have something to cheer about!”

The crowd boos. Alexis rolls over, holding her face.

Holly: “And you won too. The former World Champion, trying to fight for a former friend, distracted from that and falling off from the hot start to the year. Well, Holly, you’re relevant again. And you have me to thank. You won in your hometown!”

Holly turns to the entrance way as Datura walks out with the SCW Adrenaline Championship. GiGi is with her. They start to head to the ring as the crowd boos.

Holly: “Well, Alexis…since this is a special place for you, Datura had a special moment thanks to the Haus of Nirvana and the Holly Adams Brand, trademarked, at Rise to Greatness – a night where I was ROBBED! Well, Datura is going to remind you that you have no say in her right to be happy. And her happiness comes from the help we offer from a modest price!”

GiGi and Datura head down the rampway and as they get closer and closer, the crowd roars as we see Bree Lancaster walking out from the back. The crowd cheers as Bree picks up the pace and walks down to the ring as Datura reaches the mats. Holly looks over.

Holly: “Hey! Puttyface! Get out of here! This is between us and Quinne! Go worry about your demon spawn!”

Datura stops and turns to Bree. Bree stops and looks at her. GiGi walks over to Bree and Bree gets into his face. Datura looks at GiGi before stepping up and telling GiGi to back down. Holly leans on the ropes.

Holly: “Datura! You need to do this, or do you want to be doomed to being a failure outside of one moment you NEEDED us for!”

Datura stops as Quinne starts to stir. Bree notices this and then turns and grabs Datura by the arm. Datura turns and looks at her.

Bree: “You know this isn’t what you deserve. You deserve more!”

GiGi: “She is getting more!”

GiGi steps forward. Datura again steps forward and motions for GiGi to step off. Datura turns and heads to the ring as GiGi smiles, but as she does, we then see Holly smile and turn around only for Quinne to recover enough to grab Holly by the arm and force her down before locking in the Dreadnaught Plata. The crowd erupts in cheers! Holly yells in pain loudly. Datura now snaps into action, heading to the ring. She rolls in as GiGi just smiles. Datura runs over and shoves Quinne off. Quinne turns and looks at her as Holly rolls out of the ring. GiGi Aries heads over to her. Bree Lancaster then runs to the ring and slides in. She gets up as Datura looks at Bree and then to Quinne. She then turns, clearly a bit uncertain, before dropping down and rolling to the floor.

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster coming in after Quinne had the Dreadnaught Plata on Holly. Datura saving Holly!”

Lyman: “And now going to Holly and GiGi. Clearly Bree and Quinne think she can do better, while Datura isn’t so sure!”

Knots: “Because she knows Holly and GiGi have corrected her career! She’s holding gold for the first time in SCW!”

Sharper: “Bree seems to have some purchase. But Datura has some anger still to Quinne. Won’t strike Bree, but will Quinne!”

Datura looks in the ring as Quinne stands up and Bree points to her and raises her arm. The crowd cheers as “Calm Like a Bomb” plays again. Holly grabs her arm and walks around the ring with GiGi as Datura looks in the ring again before following her life coaches. The crowd cheers Quinne as we cut away.

Selena Frost is backstage talking to Jessica Winters backstage.

Winters: “I didn’t believe it either.”

Frost: “So you looked into it.”

Winters: “If she’s got time to call you out, no one has it on their runsheet. So she’s hijacking the show or she’s full of it.”

Frost: “I think we know which one it is. And well, I may not have time booked, but I have no problem nipping this in the bud. So…if you excuse me.”

Selena Frost turns and walks off as Winters watches her leave.

Winters: “Be careful!”

Frost: “Uh-huh!”

Sharper: “Looks like Selena Frost may be going to call out Ravyn Taylor!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

BELIEVE IT!

The SCW Universe are on their feet as “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max as plays throughout the arena, snow “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe.

Sharper: “Selena Frost, I’m sure, has been hearing everything tonight. Ravyn Taylor has made sure everyone knows she’s going to call out Selena Frost. But as Selena found out, Ravyn’s got no time schedule.”

Lyman: “So what’s going on?”

Knots: “Ravyn’s got something going.”

Sharper: “And Selena is damn sure not going to skirt away from whatever Ravyn plans. She’s got every reason to be upset after last week.

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

We cut to see Konrad Raab at ringside with his flanged German mace. Christy Matthews is focused on him. Raab heads to the ring as Christy turns to Selena and goes to keep her down with a strike. Selena rolls over as Christy turns around as Raab runs over and jumps on to the apron. Christy runs over and dropkicks Raab off the apron. Raab hits the mats and rolls through. We cut forward as Ravyn slides into the ring and Selena turns only to walk into the Evolutionary Synthesis. Selena pops up and falls to the mat. Demitra notices the attack and calls for the bell. Christy Matthews turns and looks shocked as Ravyn turns and smiles at her. She then rolls to the floor.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via disqualification, Selena Frost!”

The crowd boos as Christy Matthews looks at Ravyn. Ravyn applauds her before mouthing “just as we drew it up!” Christy continues to respond with seeming confusion. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

Knots: “Ravyn Taylor interfering and apparently Infamous is back!”

Sharper: “Ravyn helped Christy after too, handing her a chair to deal with Raab, while Christy seemed quite confused.”

We cut to see Selena Frost in the ring, walking away from Jason Phillips with a microphone in her hand. Selena turns back to the middle of the ring as her music fades out. The crowd roars a bit as Selena looks around.

Selena: “Well looks like I had to call a bit of an audible. Because frankly, I’ve been hearing about how someone is going to be calling me out all night.”

Selena looks around as the crowd buzzes.

Selena: “As you just saw on that lovely replay, Ravyn Taylor decided to just get lazy again and come after me. Moments after she said she was done with Nicole, she then waited to apparently help Christy Matthews…by getting her disqualified before then claiming this was all her plan.”

Selena shakes her head, walking around the ring a bit.

Selena: “Haven’t we seen this play before? I want something new. Ravyn Taylor doing something and now it looks like Infamous is back. Right at a time when Christy Matthews looks to be on a slide and Ravyn Taylor needs a new target. News to do some more manipulation. After running from what she last did and well, looks like I’m the fun new choice. Except we’ve danced too many times….when you’ve wanted to fight. And here we go again. But!”

Selena holds one finger out as she looks out at the crowd.

Selena: “Now I’m hearing that Ravyn Taylor has made everyone know that she’s going to confront me tonight. Now I’ve talked to the crew and to the schedulers and Ravyn’s not been in touch with them. Now we all know Ravyn’s got an angle to play and I know she’s not going to care about looking like a coward as that’s frankly the one thing that frankly she’s always been. Always scheming. Always plotting. Never fights you head on. Last week reminds of us that. And so Ravyn, unless you’re trying to just get under my skin by claiming you’re not intimidated by me…which I highly doubt…let’s just cut the BS and come on out. You can even stand on the stage!”

Selena looks around the arena. The crowd cheers. Selena then smirks as she walks over to the ropes.

Selena: “Come on Ravyn. Confront me like you clearly want everyone to think!”

Selena leans on the ropes, looking at the entrance way. Selena then points to a cameraman.

Selena: “Here…you, Jack. Can you come over here?”

The cameraman walks forward.

Selena: “Can you keep filming at me and show what’s behind me? To Fiona in the truck, just keep that shot on until Ravyn stands on the stage. Or maybe Christy…or whoever else may be working with her!”

Sharper: “Selena’s being smart. She knows Ravyn will always take a cheap shot.”

Lyman: “Clearly also wondering about Christy or Crowe.”

Knots: “Won’t have to worry about CHBK. Likely not for a while.”

Selena looks around.

Selena: “Come on Ravyn! This the grand plan…to waste everyone’s time. That’s already been covered with any hope for an Infamous reunion!”

Selena walks around as the crowd cheers. Finally, the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

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

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

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

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

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system. As requested, the feed remains on Selena as Selena starts to look around the arena. A few moments pass before we hear a roar from the crowd.

Sharper: “She’s coming! Ravyn Taylor coming through the crowd!”

Lyman: “And looking ready to fight!”

Selena turns to the cameraman and points as we see the cameraman turn as the angle changes to show Ravyn Taylor, wearing her hooded entrance attire and walking through the crowd. Ravyn Taylor makes her way to the ring and then climbs over the barricade. In the process, her hoodie pops up and Selena turns and shakes her head. She walks away as Ravyn rolls into the ring. She gets up and at this point, it’s obvious it’s not Ravyn, just someone who looks enough like her from a distance wearing her attire.

Sharper: “That’s not Ravyn. Now that we have a better look, we know that for sure.”

Lyman: “Selena noticed the moment she hoped over the barricade.”

Knots: “So what the hell is this?”

Selena turns to the fake Ravyn as Ravyn steps forward. She shrugs.

Selena: “So what are-“

The crowd then erupts as we see Nicole Kinneck, wide-eyed and maniacal, running down from the back. She runs down and slides into the ring. Dillusion is a few stride behind her. The fake Ravyn turns as Nicole then gets up and tackles her down.

Sharper: “Nicole! Nicole Kinneck is here!”

Knots: “No! Luna is here! And Dillusion is right after her!”

She then immediately goes for the eyes of the fake Ravyn, clawing at them as Nicole makes wild noises. The crowd cheers for her as Selena, at first, is taken aback by this. She snaps out of it as Dillusion reaches the ring.

Dillusion: “Not your fight-“

Selena doesn’t hear it before she grabs Nicole and pulls her off. Nicole rolls through and Selena turns to the fake Ravyn, showing some concern, but then Selena turns back as Nicole runs at her. Selena sidesteps and Nicole spins through and slides on her knees before getting up and running at Selena. Selena grabs her, but Nicole slides through only to just bite Selena’s hand. Selena pulls her hand back before Nicole tackles Selena down. Selena rolls through and gets on top only for Nicole to keep biting at Selena before breaking up her attacks with cackles. Dillusion runs around the ring as officials run out from the back. Selena keeps pulling back before Dillusion enters the ring, but Nicole now starts to flail wildly. Selena is forced to backup.

Sharper: “Nicole just thrashing! Selena getting her first taste of Luna here and-“

Lyman: “Luna just getting her to back off. Look out!”

Nicole then turns and rolls over and lunges, getting on top of Selena and catching Selena off balance. Selena goes down as Nicole then starts to bite Selena’s forearm. She latches on for a few moments before Dillusion gets in and pulls her off. Security runs over and they quickly pin her down. Nicole looks around, eyes darting. Selena winces and rolls over, blood coming from her forehead from the bite.

Sharper: “Nicole broke the skin with that bite.”

Knots: “And Nicole is still amped up. Luna, I should say.”

Sharper: “Dillusion, who knows Nicole as well as anyone, trying to help restrain her.”

We see the Ravyn lookalike quite frightened as she’s now in the corner. Selena turns and looks at her before looking at the stage as Ravyn Taylor walks out. She stops on the stage.

Sharper: “And Ravyn Taylor standing on the stage as Selena told her she could. Ravyn setting this up.”

Knots: “Yeah…I don’t think Luna is done with her. And Ravyn wanted to find out and used her to come after Selena too!”

Lyman: “Knew Selena is a good person and used it to her advantage. Unbelievable!”

Selena glares at Ravyn as Ravyn smirks. She turns and walks back to the back before Nicole can see her out there. Nicole is handcuffed as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Nicole Kinneck getting dragged away by Dillusion and SCW security while laughing maniacally. The camera pans around to show Selena Frost sitting on a storage crate as the trainer checks on her. Deanna Frost walks over to her.

Deanna: “You okay?”

Selena: “Oh, I’m peachy.”

Selena turns to Deanna.

Selena: “I fell into it. I knew something was off and she still played a game. I saw it coming and it was all to get the out.”

We hear more maniacal laughing echoing down the hallways.

Deanna: “Jesus. She’s weaponizing her.”

Selena: “As works. I’m getting my hands on Ravyn. The problem is…I now know Nicole…or rather Luna is there too. Ravyn drew me out there to draw Nicole out. And now I have to figure that out.”

Deanna: “And Xander/Adam?”

Selena: “I’ll be watching that closely, but damn it, I can’t let that crap go without some answer. And Ravyn clearly wanted me dragged into this. So she’s going to regret it! Believe me.”

We cut away.

Giovanni “GiGi” Aries vs. Gavin Taylor

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

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

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, he is the All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

He smirks as he gets to the ring. Pulling himself to the apron, he hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope. Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out. Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches for his opponent.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor non-committal on a potential rematch with Syren. I should note he was cut off by his agent before he could respond.”

Lyman: “Yeah and now he goes into this match maybe thinking about that. Syren will be pissed off later. And we know both Gavin and Syren have their eyes on Xander for what seem to be different reasons!”

We hear the sound of a door open that rings out over the arena as we then hear the words

|| WELCOME ||
|| TO ||
|| THE ||
|| HAÜS OF NIRVANA ||

‘Instant Karma’ by John Lennon begins to play as the arena goes dark except for a spotlight as from beneath the stage rises GiGi Aries sitting cross legged dressed in all white tunic and pants combo as he is joined by Samuel Davis and Holly was Still Robbed in similar apparel. GiGi sits with his eyes closed for a few moments before they spring open as he has an eerie smile upon his face.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Samuel Davis and Holly was Still Robbed, hailing from Black Rick Desert, Nevada, accompanied by the Haüs of Nirvana, he is the Spiritual Advisor of The Holly Adams Brand Trademarked! Giovanni “GiGi” Aries…..

GiGi Aries jumps to his feet as starts toward the ring with hands interlocked at his waist. Davis and Holly was Still Robbed follow him. The couple hand out Haüs of Nirvana pamphlets to the fans. They do this as they make their way down toward the ring. GiGi Aries makes it to the apron as he swiftly jumps on the apron and faces the crowd. He extends his arms outward as Holly was Still Robbed and Davis sit on each side below him. GiGi then yells…

“FIND REFUGE IN THE HAÜS OF NIRVANA”

He then looks at the camera and says “For only a number of easy payments” before he cackles out before flipping into the ring as he takes a seat on the top turnbuckle and begins to meditate before the match. As Holly was Still Robbed and Samuel Davis join him on each side of the apron with Sammy proceeding to sage GiGi before the match.

Sharper: “We’ve already seen Clamidiya-“

Knots: “Holly was STILL Robbed!”

Sharper: “Uh-huh. Still TV Champion, co-champion I guess with Davis. But Aries is claiming he is now a manager of champions.”

Knots: “He’s right!”

Lyman: “There is a point there. But I’m wondering how Datura thinks of that.”

GiGi looks at Gavin. GiGi steps forward, extending a pamphlet to Gavin. The crowd boos as the bell sounds. Gavin swats the pamphlet away from GiGi. GiGi just smiles before Gavin then kicks him in the ribs. He forearms him in the jaw and then kicks him again. GiGi staggers to the ropes. Gavin nails him with a forearm shiver before then whipping her across the ring. GiGi bounces off and Gavin runs at him and goes for a running forearm shot. GiGi hits the mat. Gavin goes for the pin.

GiGi kicks out and rolls away. He gets up and moves to the corner. Gavin follows up with a hard right and then a kick to the ribs. He goes for a chop, but GiGi drops down and spins around. Gavin turns to the corner and GiGi nails him with a hard slap and then a left slap before hitting a Mongolian chop. Gavin staggers out.

Sharper: “GiGi just smacking Gavin.”

Lyman: “Not the best recruitment tactic.”

Knots: “May get Gavin thinking clearly!”

Sharper: “I don’t think he needs nirvana, Jon!”

Gavin turns around and GiGi drops down and spins around him, pulling Gavin down in a waistlock throw. Gavin rolls through. He gets up and GiGi nails him with another Mongolian chop. Gavin falls to the corner. GiGi walks up and smiles before shouldering him in the ribs. He pulls back and shoulders him again before rearing back and hitting another shoulder thrust. He grabs Gavin and whip him across the ring. GiGi runs after and Gavin moves out of the way. GiGi hits the corner chest first. He staggers back as Gavin runs across the ring, bounces off and hits a diving shoulder tackle. He turns and hooks the leg.

Giovanni Aries kicks out. He rolls over as Gavin grabs him and drags him up. He then scoops him up and slams him down. Davis and Robbed look on as GiGi turns and gets back up. Gavin forearms him in the jaw. He then grabs GiGi and runs him face first into the nearby turnbuckle. GiGi turns around and Gavin backs up and then hits a dropkick to the jaw.

Sharper: “Gavin with a picture perfect dropkick to the jaw.”

Lyman: “Nowhere for GiGi to go except just to take it.”

GiGi staggers forward and down to the mat. Gavin runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a jumping knee drop. He turns and hooks the leg.

GiGi kicks out. He rolls over and Gavin grabs him and pulls him up. He then knees him in the ribs. He goes for a vertical suplex, but GiGi spins through and lands behind him. He then fish-hooks Gavin and pulls him around before kicking him in the ribs. He follows up with a headbutt before then hitting a hip throw. Gavin rolls through and gets up and GiGi runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a crossbody into a pin.

Gavin kicks out.

Sharper: “Gavin gets out at two.”

Lyman: “GiGi just throwing anything at him. It’s why it’s so hard to face him. He’ll do anything.”

Knots: “Because he’s open-minded. More people should be!”

Gavin turns and GiGi elbows him in the back of the head as Gavin gets up. Gavin falls to a knee. GiGi follows up with a boot rake to the side of Gavin’s head. Gavin rolls over. GiGi stomps him in the face. Gavin rolls over again. He starts to get up and GiGi grabs him and pulls him up before stepping back and pulling him into a short-arm clothesline. Gavin hits the mat. He slowly pops up and turns and GiGi grabs him and double underhooks him. He then hits a sitout powerbomb.

Gavin gets his shoulder up and rolls over. GiGi rolls back and turns as Gavin slowly starts to get up. GiGi then runs at him and smirks before hitting a running clothesline. He then looks out as the crowd boos.

Knots: “Giovanni Aries Lariat!”

Sharper: “Oh come on!”

Gavin rolls over as GiGi turns and drags him up again. He then pats him on the head before pulling him in and hitting a vertical suplex into his knee. Gavin winces and GiGi goes for the pin.

Gavin gets his shoulder up. GiGi pushes down on his shoulders.

Gavin gets his shoulders up again. GiGi rolls off and gets up. Gavin turns and gets up and GiGi grabs him and pushes him to the ropes. GiGi then kicks him in the ribs once and then again before pushing him out of the ring. Gavin slowly starts to get up on the apron. GiGi then grabs him and Gavin shoulders him in the ribs. He pulls him out to the apron before entering back in. GiGi stars to get up and Gavin grabs him and pulls him into the ring through the ropes only to hit the Cubic Zirconium Cutter. GiGi rolls over to his back. Gavin hooks the leg.

GiGi gets his shoulder up. Gavin looks out.

Sharper: “Gavin planted GiGi with the cutter, but GiGi has plenty left.”

Knots: “Nirvana! It’s all nirvana!”

GiGi rolls over and Gavin gets up and waits for him to get up only to scoop him up and hit a backbreaker. GiGi rolls over in pain and starts to get up again, now holding his back and Gavin then hits a Dependable Roundhouse. GiGi hits the mat. Gavin hooks the leg.

GiGi gets his shoulder up. Gavin rolls off. Both get up and GiGi turns and Gavin nails him with a hard right and then another and then a third. He grabs GiGi and goes to whip him across the ring. GiGi bounces off the other side and then Gavin goes go to lift him up for a backdrop, but lowers his head a bit too early and GiGi stops, grabs him by the head and into a double underhook before hitting the Third Eye!

Sharper: “Oh! Gavin dropped early! Third Eye!”

Lyman: “Gavin got a bit cocky there. A split second too early and GiGi turned it around!”

Gavin rolls over as GiGi turns and hooks the leg.

Gavin gets his shoulder up. GiGi rolls over and turns and starts to get up. Gavin rolls over too and GiGi grabs him and knees him in the ribs. Gavin falls back to the ropes. GiGi runs across the ring and bounces off. He rushes at Gavin who drops down and GiGi goes up and over the top rope to the floor. Gavin then drops down and rolls to the floor. (1) GiGi starts to get up and stirs and Gavin clubs him in the back. (2) He then walks over and grabs him. GiGi however, counters by pulling Gavin’s tights and pulling him into the steel steps. Gavin hits hard and the top half bowl over. (3) GiGi looks up as Gavin rolls over, holding his shoulder. (4) GiGi walks over and grabs him and pulls him up and nails him with a throat thrust. (5) GiGi nails him again. (6) He then backs up and turns and runs at Gavin, but Gavin drops down and hits a drop toe hold into the barricade. (7) The crowd roars as Gavin crawls forward and over the steel steps. He then glances back at GiGi. (8) Gavin then runs at GiGi and nails him with the Gavin Taylor Lariat, sending him up and over the barricade and into the crowd. (9) He steps back and throws his arms out as the crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor fighting off GiGi and sending him into the crowd with the Lariat!”

Lyman: “The count! Gavin got carried away!”

Sharper: “And look at Holly Was Still Robbed and Samuel Davis! They’re running interference!”

Davis and Holly Was Still Robbed stand near Gavin. Gavin turns and swings. (10) The bell sounds as Gavin looks up at the ring. He then walks up the steel steps and into the ring. He looks around as the crowd boos.

Phillips: “Fans, both men have been counted out, and therefore, this match is a draw!”

The crowd boos more. Gavin looks around.

Sharper: “Gavin got GiGi down, but in the moment, not the win.”

Knots: “And there you see it. Anyone doubting that GiGi helps, Davis and Holly was Still Robbed stood by their life coach!”

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor wanted the win. Wanted to build on the momentum, the spotlight he’s gotten since Rise to Greatness. Not the night he wanted. Maybe distracted in his own way and just got carried away.”

Lyman: “Not the night GiGi wanted either!”

Gavin plays to the crowd a bit more as we cut away.

Backstage, Penguin and Bear are speaking on their game they played earlier.

Penguin: “Okay, step one. We got that…now…”

Bear: “Yeah, yeah…just-“

Penguin: “I thought you’d be up for this. I know Lexy is….taken, but come on. We’re doing things. We’re being the heroes to everyone. They’re just assholes and we’re giving them a taste of their own medicine!”

Bear: “You don’t want to be yelled at by Lexy.”

Penguin: “Yeah. I still have ringing in my ears, and I’m still trying to figure out the conspiracy. Did the Russians help the Brand before or after and-“

Bear: “Dude…let her figure it out.”

Penguin: “Fine…now…do we have the-“

Bear: “Oh yeah. Got the feathers….”

Bear opens up a bag, revealing pink feathers.

Penguin: “What the hell…flamingo-“

Bear: “What? Lexy helped get it. Special order.”

Penguin: “Are they real?”

Bear: “Hell do I know? I don’t care!”

Penguin: “Okay, okay…you good for it though? I got a big match, Syren….I want to win this one.”

Bear: “Say no more. I’ve got this and you kick that Syren girl’s ass! I mean it’s three crappy game show rejects. How hard will this be?!”

Penguin: “Thanks, man. I appreciate it.”

Penguin heads off as Bear closes up the bag and throws it over his shoulder as he heads off.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, Christy Matthews stands next to Jessica Winters. Christy paces a bit.

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Christy Matthews here and Christy, you and Konrad Raab had another run-in. You coming after him, after he got involved last week. You waited for the match to end though. But right now, that may be secondary. With you here, I need to ask – Ravyn Taylor made it seem like you and her were working together.”

Matthews: “Are you serious?”

Winters: “I am.”

Matthews: “She cost me the match. And you think this is some plan by her.”

Winters: “It is Ravyn Taylor. Adding doubt like that is something she would do.”

Matthews sighs, almost in resignation.

Matthews: “Here, I’ll make this clear. I didn’t know she’d be out there and trust me, Ravyn and I haven’t been talking much since we all went our separate ways a year ago. I want nothing more to do with her. Yeah, I had some moments with her, but what I’ve accomplished this last year dwarfs all of that. And I’m not throwing it away just so I could screw with Selena because I don’t care for her. And here I am, messing with Konrad Raab who threatened and insulted MY FAMILY and I’m now back with Infamous?!”

Matthews looks at Jessica, clearly upset.

Matthews: “Sorry. I’m not going to stand here and be disrespected!”

Winters nods as Matthews turns as we then see James Evans walking into view. James looks at Christy before turning to Winters.

Matthews: “What do you want?”

Evans walks past. Matthews watches him.

Winters: “Uh…back to ringside.”

Savannah Sunshine vs. Crystal Zdunich

“Running up that hill” begins to play as pink cotton candy colored lights swirl over the crowd before coming to swirl over the entrance ramp. A singular figure standing at the top of the ramp with their back towards the crowd. their head is bowed slightly, but if you could see them, you could see the slight smirk on their lips. The crowd cheers in anticipation, clapping their hands along to the beat of the music.

IT DOESN’T HURT ME. DO YOU WANNA’ FEEL HOW IT FEELS?
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW, KNOW THAT IT DOESN’T HURT ME?
DO YOU WANNA’ HEAR ABOUT THE DEAL I’M MAKING?
YOU, IT’S YOU AND ME.

Kate Bush's vocals finally hit the air and the figure spins around just before the chorus hits. clapping their hands as they run towards the right side of the ramp. The lights coming to life as Savannah Sunshine makes her presence known. sporting a leather jacket with the words QUEEN OF CANDYLAND on the back of it, she’s in high spirits as she gets the crowd pumped. rushing over towards the other side of the ramp before making her way towards the ring.

Phillips: “Introducing first, making her way to the ring from Candyland, America, She is the Queen of Candyland, Savannaaah Sunshine!”

Savannah soaks up the cheers from the fans as she makes her way towards the ring, singing loudly along with the music. her hands and arms stretching as wide as they could to touch hands with as many fans as possible. As she reaches the ring finally, she climbs up the steel steps and stops to wipe her boots on the apron, before climbing over the middle rope and into the ring. She does a little spin in the center of the ring upon entering. She proceeds to stand in one corner of the ring, her wrists are taped in black wrist tape and long curls are pulled back into two pigtails atop her head. a look of pure determination crossing her features. She waits as the entire arena fades to black. All of a sudden Crystal Zdunich’s voice can be heard 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 is accompanied by her fiance Alexandra Caldwell, and the two of them make their way to the ring. Crystal is focused as she walks to the ring with a purpose. She however slaps the outstretched hands of fans along the way.

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Detroit Michigan, being accompanied to the ring by Alexandra Caldwell, Crystal Zdunich!”

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 her wife as she awaits the start of the match. Alexandra cheers for her fiance as Crystal is locked in a trance. The two opponents peer across the ring at each other before taking steps forward. The referee stands in the middle, appearing to be saying words to both of them. He takes a step back before calling for the bell and the match is underway. Both women lean in and lock up, sizing each other up. With their hands locked in a grapple they circle each other before Savannah appears to have the strength advantage, pushing Crystal into the corner. She pushes her hands up to Crystal’s head, about to go for something when Crystal shoves her over. Savannah hits the ground and flips back before kipping up her to her feet. The crowd pops as Crystal steps forward with raised hands. Savannah matches and before long they are back center in the ring before locking hands, circling once more before Crystal appears to get the upper hand with the height and arm length advantage, twisting Savannah back to the point the back of her head is pressed to the mat. Savannah stays balanced on her feet while bent back in a bridge before she suddenly gets off her feet, thrusting her legs back before driving them into Crystal’s mid section, monkey flipping her over as their hands are still locked. Crystal flips over and manages to land on her feet. The crowd cheers for both as Crystal raises her arms up, challenging Savannah.

Sharper: “Both here showing off their athleticism and technical prowess, both wanting to start the year off right.”

Knots: “Savannah is new but she looks more than equipped to stay toe to toe with a veteran here tonight. Lots of flips. Just all the flips, they are well trained acrobats.”

The two women step up and go for another grapple, Savannah however changing it up as she pulls Crystal down and locks in a headlock before quickly dropping her hands down and locking Crystal’s arm, then her wrist, before doing a leg sweep that trips and brings Crystal down to the mat. Savannah flips on the mat and locks in a headlock on the ground while pulling on Crystal’s neck to apply more pressure. Crystal grunts and goes for the ropes briefly before managing to grab one of Savannah’s wrists. She locks both hands around it before spinning Savannah’s arm up behind her back. She stands and brings Savannah with her, trying to keep the lock in effect. Savannah manages to take her free arm and put it behind her back before grabbing Crystal’s wrist and reversing the hold, spinning around Crystal’s back. The hold is brief however, before Crystal reverses the hold and changes it up locking in a headlock. Savannah shifts her weight and starts pushing Crystal over into the ropes. She bounces Crystal off and sends her into the opposite ropes. She goes to flip her but Crystal just smashes into Savannah, taking her down with a shoulder thrust. Crystal runs into the ropes as Savannah rolls over on the mat, Crystal jumps over her head and continues running. As Crystal is coming back from the momentum Savannah leaps up before jumping over Crystal’s shoulders. Crystal bounces off the ropes again just as Savannah drops to the mat prepared to flip Crystal over. Crystal does a swanton over Savannah’s legs, getting to her feet and once more bouncing off the ropes. Savannah stands and side steps before shoving Crystal hard into the opposite ropes. Crystal comes back and this time leaps up and uses one arm to assist in leaping over Savannah’s shoulders. Savannah ducks a haymaker attempt and runs past Crystal under her arm before hitting the ropes. As she is running back Crystal goes to lift Savannah up where Savannah now catches Crystal with a stiff dropkick to the chin that takes Crystal down to the mat. The crowd pops for both after the exchange as Savannah runs over to quickly pull Crystal back to her feet. She drags her over into the corner while slamming Crystal’s face into it. Crystal delivers several fists into the side of Savannah’s midsection before grabbing Savannah’s arm and Irish whipping her into the opposite corner. She runs in after her as Savannah falls into place, jumping up and going to driver her knees into her midsection. Savannah catches Crystal’s legs, proceeding to Alabama slam Crystal into the center of the ring before flipping into a pin over Crystal’s shoulders, folding her up with Crystal’s legs locked in under her shoulders.

1!

2!

Crystal manages to snake her way out from under Savannah while shifting her weight, pushing Savannah down onto her back before sitting on her chest.

1!

2!

Savannah kicks out before forcing Crystal to fall back due to Savannah’s legs caught around Crystal’s shoulders. She sits up and kneels over Crystal while pinning her down.

1!

2!

Crystal kicks out before rolling backwards and back onto her feet. Savannah follows her, going to grab a hold of an arm. Crystal counters, flipping Savannah with an arm drag. She lunges forward as Savannah is standing before tackling her into the corner. She drives her shoulder into Savannah’s mid section twice. She goes for a third however savannah manages to get her legs up and out of the way before rolling over Crystal’s back, she does a sunset flip out of the corner, going for a pin on Crystal. Crystal’s back hits the mat but she falls completely back before flipping up to her feet. Savannah sits up as Crystal jumps up and forward before driving both feet into her face with a high angle dropkick.

Sharper: “Both competitors here tonight continue to come back with receipts.”

Lyman: “This is our first time seeing Savannah in action in SCW but up to this point she has had an answer for everything Crystal has attempted as both have expertly shown finesse in the fundamentals.”

Crystal pulls Savannah back to her feet and hooks the arm before lifting her up for a suplex. Savannah flips over her back and grabs a hold of Crystal’s arm before raising it up and turning around. She snaps the arm back over with an armbreaker causing Crystal to fall forward while pulling her arm back defensively. Savannah goes to grab the arm but Crystal counters with a chop to the chest before turning and connecting with a big roundhouse kick to the side of the head that sends Savannah reeling. Crystal goes to whip Savannah however Savannah grabs a hold of the arm she just drove awkwardly into her own shoulder and with a wrist lock in effect proceeds to start pounding the arm. Crystal tries to fight out of the hold before countering by jumping up and dropkicking Savannah’s knee out from under her. Crystal immediately connects with an enziguri to the back of the head that knocks Savannah down. She lifts Savannah up before once more lifting her up for a suplex, dropping her with a brainbuster. The crowd oh’s from the impact before Crystal pushes herself up to turn and start scaling up the turnbuckle.

Sharper: “Crystal may be looking to end this one, climbing up to the top. Are we getting the Rose Prism?”

Crystal leaps off the ropes, going for a 630 Senton Splash! Savannah rolls out of the way at the last second as Crystal crashes into the mat. Before she reacts from the impact as the crowd oh’s from the sound produced, Savannah grabs a hold of Crystal’s arm. She spins it repeatedly on the mat before she proceeds to drive a knee into it. Crystal tries to pull free but Savannah continues striking it. She then locks her legs around it while snaking over the mat to wrap an arm around Crystal’s neck, locking in a crossface! Crystal tries to drag them toward the ropes, however Savannah starts pushing them further away. Crystal is unable to hold long before tapping from the submission. The referee calls for the bell. “Running up that hill” begins to play throughout the arena once more as Savannah rolls off of Crystal before getting to her feet.

Phillips: “And the winner of this contest by submission, Savannah Sunshine!”

Sharper: “And Savannah with the victory here tonight to kick start her career! Crystal went for it all, unfortunately one miscalculation was all it took and Savannah takes it.”

Lyman: “Impressive display by both, Savannah mixing it up here tonight with an impressive debut.”

Savannah continues to celebrate in the ring, raising her arms up excitedly for the fans.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is with the SCW World Champion!”

Breakdown heads backstage where Adam Allocco proudly holds his SCW World Championship, standing outside of the locker room door, standing next to Jaina Lancaster.

Lancaster: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Adam Allocco, the SCW World Champion. You’ll have your first title defense tonight against someone you know well in Xander Valentine. Are you prepared for this match and you had to have heard his comments? He says you know why he’s like this. Can you add something to this/”

Allocco shakes his head.

Allocco: “Look, I..I don’t know what he’s talking about. I attacked him months ago. He’s probably playing mind games. Whatever else, it’s not important. This is important.”

Allocco pauses, turning away briefly, before pointing to the SCW World Championship on his shoulder.

Allocco: “He says tonight he’ll take this. That seems to be his focus, well, he can try. I’ll say what I’ve said over and over again. I’m wrestling at the best level I have. My mind is clear. And I’m not done writing this story and I’m not done riding this wave. Xander Valentine is entitled to his revenge. I damn sure deserve it. Good God do I deserve it. He’s right, I’m still the same asshole. The same one who injured him months ago. But I’m not letting him take this title. I’m finally here and damn it, I’m holding onto it. He can….”

Allocco stops.

Allocco: “He can wait until I’m no longer champion then. And then he can kick my ass or whatever. Now don’t mind me. I need to get ready.”

Allocco turns and heads back into his locker room. Lancaster turns back to the camera.

Lancaster: “Allocco a bit more thoughtful that usual. Uh…he’ll defend his title against Xander Valentine tonight! We’ll be back after this!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Josh Hudson standing in the backstage area with Jessica Winters.

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I’m here with Josh Hudson and Josh-“

Hudson puts his hand up.

Hudson: “No need to prep this with anything. I just wanted to simply laugh.”

Winters: “Laugh?”

Hudson: “Glory asking where Owen is. I’ll tell you where, probably at the bottom of a bottle wondering if he should even come back and now he can really figure out where he stands. And even if he was here, Glory learning something from him? Keep trying, Glory…I’ll turn you into pretzels come Apocalypse. And nothing will stop that.”

Hudson turns and heads off. Winter turns to the camera.

Winters: “Well back to ringside.”

Syren vs. Hairless Penguin

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. 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: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, introducing, hailing from Los Angeles, California, 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.

Sharper: “Syren has had her attention all over the place tonight. Undoubtedly watching what Gavin and GiGi Aries did earlier. Will be watching whether Xander Valentine wins the title tonight. But also now has to focus on herself.”

Lyman: “And she needs to be careful. She’s still thinking about losing the ironperson match at Rise to Greatness. She’s facing Hairless Penguin who may not be the technician she is, but he’s shown an amazing ability to somehow come out on top.”

Sharper: “And Penguin knows the importance of this match. He’s asked Bear to stay backstage. He wants it to be one on one!”

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

Lexy Chapel Presents

HAPPY FARMSTEAD FRIENDS

From behind the curtain, Hairless Penguin walks out, clad in his mask and a furry black and white coat that runs all the way to his feet, plus a moderately priced steel string guitar held over his shoulder, as well as the other half of the World Tag Team Championships around his waist. He makes his way to the center of the stage before Lexy Chapel makes her way out behind him, taking her place on center stage. She physically and literally presents Penguin with her arms at her sides. Penguin hands her his title. Hairless Penguin poses stoically as Lexy holds the title in the air. After a moment of fantastical posing, he begins to make his way down the ramp.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from the Happy Farmstead, accompanied by Lexy Chapel, he is one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, The Hairless Penguin!”

Hairless Penguin makes his way up the steps and into the ring, holding his guitar into the air. Lexy takes her place on the outside of the ring, searching for the nearest child to remind them to tell their parents to buy some Happy Farmstead Friends merchandise. Hairless Penguin hands his furry coat and guitar off to the timekeeper before taking his place in the corner. Syren looks across at Penguin.

Sharper: “Hairless Penguin ready to go. Biggest singles match of his career.”

Lyman: “He’s out of hiding though-“

Knots: “Has he realized that? I mean he’s also got the Playgirls looking for him too I assume!”

Penguin looks around as Syren paces in her corner. The bell sounds as Syren steps out. Penguin immediately realizes now what he’s in for, as Syren progresses toward her and Penguin keeps backing up to the corner. Syren lunges in and forearms Penguin in the jaw once and then again and again. Penguin covers up as Syren stops.

Syren breaks and backs up. Penguin grabs at the ropes and pulls himself up. Syren motions for him to come at her. Penguin nods and steps out. They circle the ring and then lunge with a grapple. Syren, however, immediately starts to push Penguin back to the ropes. Penguin leans back as Syren pushes him back. Syren then turns and whips him across the ring. Penguin bounces off and Syren steps up and hits a back elbow. Penguin hits the mat and rolls over to the corner.

Sharper: “And right now, all Syren. Syren aggressive and Penguin has no answer.”

Knots: “Well Syren’s stronger, more experienced, more successful. This may be a bit one sided.”

Penguin gets up in the corner. Syren walks over and kicks him in the ribs. She whips him across. Penguin runs across and jumps up and floats over as Syren runs after. Penguin lands on his feet. Syren stops at the corner. Syren then turns and runs out and clotheslines Penguin down. She then jumps up with the Blonde Satisfaction. She goes for the pin.

Penguin kicks out. Syren gets up and again, stays right on Penguin. Lexy chirps that Syren should back off. Syren ignores this and drags him up and then kicks him in the ribs before hitting a snap suplex. Penguin hits the mat. He rolls over and moves to the ropes. Syren walks over and grabs him and drags him up, but Penguin then elbows her in the jaw. He elbows her again. Syren staggers back. Penguin then turns and goes for a hard right, but Syren blocks it and nails him with a shot. Penguin stumbles. Syren then whips him again into the ropes. Penguin bounces off and Penguin lunges and nails Syren with a forearm smash. Penguin rolls away.

Sharper: “Penguin fighting back. Syren trying to stop him and Penguin I think realized how quickly this match was getting away from him.”

Lyman: “Someone like Syren, you need to create your offense against her. She’ll smother you as she’s so focused on the end goal. Penguin just created space.”

Penguin gets up as Syren rolls over and gets up and Penguin then runs at her and clotheslines her down. The crowd roars a bit. Syren rolls over as Penguin turns around and grabs Syren. He clubs Syren in the back once and then again. Syren shoves him back. Penguin falls back into the ropes, managing to stay on his feet and turns before running at her and hitting a spinning heel kick. The crowd ohs. Syren holds her jaw. She starts to get up and Penguin scoops her up and slams her down. Syren stirs as Penguin runs her into the corner. Syren turns and Penguin kicks her in the ribs once and then again. Syren drops to a seated position. Penguin falls back and over to the middle of the ring before running at Syren and going for a cannonball, but Syren pulls herself out of the way. Penguin hits the turnbuckles and rolls back before Syren grabs him and hits a German suplex into a bridge!

Penguin gets his shoulder up. He crawls to the corner. Syren gets up. She runs after him and nails him with clothesline in the corner. She then grabs him and pulls him out and goes to whip him across, but Penguin grabs her head and holds on tightly and they run to the corner before Penguin runs up the corner and hits the sliced bread! The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “My God! Penguin caught her! Grabbed him and took him over with the shiranui!”

Lyman: “Cover her Penguin!”

Knots: “Jesus! The kid is showing up and fighting for his all!”

Penguin goes for the pin.

Syren gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as moves to the ropes. Penguin gets up as Chapel yells at him to keep going. Penguin then clubs Syren in the back once and then again before then snapmaring her over. He steps forward and hits a hard kick to the chest. Syren falls back. Penguin then jumps up and hits a senton backsplash onto Syren. He reaches back and hooks the leg. Chapel jumps up and down.

Syren gets her shoulder up. Penguin rolls over. Syren rolls over to her hands and knees. Syren then gets up and moves to the corner. She tries to shake out the cobwebs and Penguin turns and runs at her and jumps up and hits a running dropkick in the corner. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Syren struggling. Penguin with all of the momentum.”

Knots: “This has echoes for Rise to Greatness. Gavin Taylor was overwhelmed to start and then turned it around and Syren couldn’t stop the avalanche!”

Syren falls to a knee. Penguin looks around and grabs Syren and pulls her out and throws her down. Penguin then climbs up to the top rope. Syren starts to get up and Penguin then dives off with the Trust Fall, taking Syren down. The crowd roars as Penguin rolls over. He turns and dives onto Syren.

Syren just gets her shoulder up. Penguin rolls off. Penguin gets up and walks around the ring. Syren stirs and starts to get up. Penguin looks at Syren then nails her with a hard right and then another. He goes to whip her into the ropes. Syren bounces off and Penguin goes for a clothesline. Syren ducks and Penguin stumbles before stopping and turning around. Syren, however, rebounds off the ropes and hits the Face Lift. The crowd ohs. Penguin hits the mat and Syren falls to the ropes. She glances back at Penguin, a bit surprised. Penguin reaches up and starts to get up.

Sharper: “Syren takes down Penguin. The Face Lift getting the job done. But Penguin still fighting.”

Lyman: “And I think Penguin’s gotten a bit of Syren’s respect here.”

Penguin gets to his feet and Syren forearms him in the jaw once and then again. Penguin stumbles to the ropes. Syren grabs him and whips him into the ropes. He bounces off and Syren goes to clothesline him, but Penguin jumps up and counters with a crucifix pin!

Syren kicks out. Both get up and Syren then jumps up and hits the Golden Blonde. Penguin rolls to his back, holding his ribs. Syren crawls to the ropes and then grabs the top rope before springboarding to the top rope and diving back with the Blondeton Bomb. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Syren then turning it up. She couldn’t find this gear against Gavin, but finds it tonight! Blondeton Bomb!”

Lyman: “Just precision and decisiveness!”

Syren turns and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars. Syren rolls off. She looks out and then glances back at Penguin before pulling herself up. Lexy looks deflated.

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

Syren starts to get up and her arm is raised in victory. She then turns and looks around.

Sharper: “Syren gets the win. The killer instinct playing a role and now she waits and watches.”

Knots: “That’s if she’s getting what she wants. Shaun Cruze may have to make some tough decisions.”

Syren walks around the ring and plays to the crowd as Penguin stirs, holding his ribs in pain.

Suddenly, we cut backstage where we see the Dancing Bear backed up against a wall as Polly Playtime, Colleen and Aisling stand across from him. Colleen holds a bucket as Aisling does too. They notably also are all wearing gloves too.

Sharper: “What the hell is this?”

Knots: “Guess the tables have turned! Bear is cornered!”

Chapel looks in the ring and starts to yell at Hairless Penguin to get up as Penguin rolls over in pain. He then turns and looks at the big screen as we see Bear looking at all three.

Bear: “Now…wait…I can take all three of you. I’m a strong, independent black bear-“

Polly: “Only one of that is going to be true when we’re done.

Bear: “Hey! Wait!”

Before Bear can do anything, Aisling and Polly both nail Bear with shots. Bear turns and Colleen turns and moves the bucket over before Aisling and Polly grab sponges from inside and start to just rub the contents all over Bear’s suit. Bear covers up.

Bear: “Stop! Help! HELP!”

Polly: “Oh shut up! You wanted to play games with us!”

Bear: “HELP!”

Penguin rolls out of the ring in pain and starts to head around as Autumn motions for him to go. Aisling and Polly keep dousing Bear with the liquid-soaked sponges as the camera can’t get a clear look.

Sharper: “What are they doing to him? They’re just rubbing down his suit with something!”

Lyman: “Penguin and Chapel are on their way!”

Sharper: “What’s going on!”

The scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we hear some commotion as the camera runs up to the scene. We see Lexy Chapel standing away as Hairless Penguin walks over to Dancing Bear who is swatting away at officials.

Bear: “Stay away from me! They’ve ruined me! They’ve stripped me of who I am!”

Bear is hysterical.

Penguin: “Bear! Buddy! It’s me-“

Bear: “Don’t look at me!”

Bear tries to cover up, but clearly shows his back which now has a bunch of bleached patches all over him.

Sharper: “Polly and the Playgirls. That’s what they were doing. They were bleaching the Dancing Bear!”

Lyman: “Bear is hysterical. He’s lost it!”

Bear: “Don’t look at me!”

Penguin: “It’s okay Bear. We’ll figure it out.”

Chapel shakes her head as Bear keeps covering up. Officials turn to her.

Penguin: “Come on….Get him a towel! Cover him up!”

Penguin looks around as Chapel turns to Penguin.

Penguin: “Come on!”

Chapel: “Uh…yeah…okay!”

Chapel heads off as Bear covers up.

Bear: “I’m hideous!”

The scene cuts away

We open up back at ringside to the English announce team where Adam Sharper, Simon Lyman and Jonathan Knots are seated.

Sharper: “Folks, welcome back to ringside. Adam Sharper here with Simon Lyman and Jonathan Knots and it’s been a noteworthy night. Some huge matches and next, the World Title will be on the line. Xander Valentine cashing in his Trios Tournament contract against Adam Allocco.”

Knots: “Adam Allocco is either going to dodge a massive bullet or he’s going to know he regrets this run.”

Sharper: “Adam Allocco is as good as ever, but something is hanging over him. Something else to this match has been the case and we don’t really know what.”

Lyman: “Neither are being forthcoming just noting this is more than just simple revenge for earlier this year, but-“

We then hear boos.

Sharper: “And what the hell is he doing here?”

Rudy Powell then comes over to the announce table. The announce mics pick him up as do the cameras.

Powell: “You’ll get the message out. While Ricky is at home, suspended for just finally standing up for himself-“

Sharper: “For himself, he attacked LHS for what!”

Powell: “Because she deserved it! It’s a contact sport. And some people stepped into stuff that’s not there own business. People don’t just leave it alone. Keep their noses out of it. Who cares what Ricky did, but Aaron Rupp wants him.”

Knots: “You’re not his manager. Why are you talking about?”

Powell: “Check again and check yourself from the Canadian agenda! I’m not talking to you! I’m talking through you to Cruze. Bring him back and Ricky will shut up Rupp for getting into his business!”

Powell dabs himself with a handkerchief in his hand. He then turns and points at Simon Lyman.

Powell: “And none of your self-righteousness too!”

Sharper: “He split from you! He left you!”

Powell: “He’s understood I have the way. The American Way! And Ricky knows that’s the ONLY way! Cruze! FREE RICKY!”

Security now comes to ringside and starts to take him away. Powell looks around.

Powell: “Hey! I’m a manager! I manager a star! THE REAL STAR!”

Sharper: “Rudy Powell trying to stand in favour of Ricky James. Something is going on here?”

Lyman: “Another con? It’s Powell!”

Sharper: “He’s being dragged off so clearly SCW security doesn’t buy his story.”

The cameras keep watching as Powell is dragged off, before he slips, security losing grip on him because of his sweat. Powell rolls over and tries to get up and get in the face of security as they grab him again and starts to now carry him off. The crowd chants “Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Hey Goodbye!” as he’s dragged out.

The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen as “The Old Me” starts to play. A still for Xander Valentine vs. Adam Allocco comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “Well as Powell is carted off-“

Knots: “A win for everyone!”

Sharper: “Next, World Title on the line. Xander Valentine challenges Adam Allocco, next!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Xander Valentine vs. Adam Allocco

SCW World Championship

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 Soul on Fire chimed. A lull before the storm as the crowd seems to calm for only a moment before Delila Paz’s blues dominate the audio.

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

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

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

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

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

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

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall for TV time remaining and is for the SCW World Championship! First, the challenger, accompanied by Artemis…Fighting out of Fort Collins, Colorado… from Rochester, New York… 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)

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

Sharper: “Xander Valentine returned last week and stunned us all by not only cashing in his Trios Tournament but attacking Adam Allocco. He claims this is more than just revenge. This is karma. And more than just what Adam did to Xander months ago.”

Lyman: “So what is it? Xander’s playing close to the chest. Adam too. Something else is here. I mean Adam brought Xander into wrestling.’

Sharper: “So then why now? Why the karma? Xander wants to be World Champion, sure. But there’s more than that at work here.”

The arena lights shutter off. A single beam of golden light is cast down onto the center of the stage, accompanied by a loud bass rumbling from the sound system. A light snowfall of sliver confetti falls within the pillar of light. The rough guitar chords of 'Wired' by JJ Wilder strike the sound system. Adam steps out, head hung low, into the light. He slowly looks up, a blinding flash of light accompanies him dropping down onto his knee. He raises his arms, almost as if he's calling out to God.

“Fast cars good life what you waiting for?
Grow up perfect life knocking at your door
I’ve been working for myself since seventeen
Taking orders getting low on self-esteem”

Adam stands up and shoots a pose where he flexes his biceps before kicking his foot up into the air and swinging towards the ramp. The SCW World Championship sits around his waist. He saunters down slowly, while he cocks a wily smile toward any nearby cameras. He forms a triangle with both hands.

Phillips: “His opponent, he is the reigning and defending SCW World Champion, from Rochester, New York, he is The King of HARDStyle, the Renaissance Man, he is Adam Allocco!”

“Wake up, same clothes, off I go to hell again
Making money, sinking when I’m trying to swim
I’m tired but I know a guy that has a cure for that
I’m wired, that’s the only way that I stay golden….”

Adam struts up the ring steps, now whipping his jacket to reveal his rehabbed midsection, then posing once more against the ropes out on the apron. He kicks up and over and lands on his feet. He tosses the jacket to the referee nonchalantly.

“There’s something better than this
I crack my teeth, bite down and grab it
Need something better than this
Break through the prison of my habits”

Adam immediately heads over to a corner and forms the triangle hand gesture again. He then turns and hands off the World Championship to senior official Aaron Demitra. Demitra holds it over his head as the SCW World Championship logo comes across the screen and fades to the bottom corner.

Sharper: “And Adam Allocco, coming off a capstone win by coming back, sober, and winning the Taking Hold of the Flame and then defeating the longest reigning World Champion in SCW history in Selena Frost.”

Knots: “And it could all be gone in a blink of an eye. He’s got Xander angry and that’s bad for him. Very bad for him!”

Demitra hands off the title to Phillips. He backs up and checks on Xander and then on Adam and then calls for the bell. The crowd roars as Adam looks at Xander. Xander steps up and walks towards Adam. Xander swings and misses Adam. Adam ducks and backs up as Xander turns and stalks him some more and backs Adam up to the corner and Xander goes for a swing. Adam ducks again. Xander hits the corner. Adam backs up again as Xander starts to follow him again. He swings a third time. Adam ducks and spins around and nails Xander with a hard right and then a back chop before nailing him with another hard right. He goes for another back chop and then Xander grabs Adam by the throat. He turns and hits a choke throw into the corner. The crowd roars as Xander nails him with a series of hard right hands. Adam covers up as Demitra calls for the break.

Xander turns and storms at Demitra. Demitra backs up as Xander intimidates him. He turns around and Adam runs out and goes for the legs of Xander. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Adam trying to outwrestle Xander. Tried to just take advantage of what’s motivating him.”

Knots: “Going to have to do more than grab his leg.”

Adam tries to lift him up, but Xander clubs him in the back. Adam falls to a knee and gets up and walks forward and then turns around and Xander walks over and nails him with a hard haymaker. Adam hits the mat. He rolls over and turns and grabs at the ropes. He get up and Xander pushes him against the ropes before whipping him across the ring. Adam bounces off and Xander goes for a clothesline. Adam ducks and stops and turns. Xander turns around and Adam hits a dropkick. Xander stumbles back to the ropes, but remains on his feet. Adam gets up and runs at Xander tries to clothesline him over. Xander winces and falls against the ropes. Adam nails him with another chop. He then goes to whip him across, but Xander spins through and sends Adam in. Adam bounces off and Xander hoists him up in a military press. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Xander! Look at the strength!”

Lyman: “Adam just hoisted up by this monster!”

Sharper: “Adam’s moving though. He’s sliding back!”

Adam slides back and lands behind Xander. Xander turns and Adam hits another dropkick. Xander staggers before Adam hits another dropkick. Xander hits the mat. Adam goes for the pin.

Xander powers out. Adam rolls over as Xander gets up. Adam turns and nails him with a hard right and then another. Xander shoves him back. Adam rolls through and then runs at Xander who nails him with a hard clothesline. He turns and hooks the leg.

Adam kicks outs as Xander then gets up and as Adam gets up. Xander drags him up by his hair and runs him into the corner. Xander then steps back and lunges in, spearing Adam in the ribs. He rears back and shoulder thrusts him again and then a third time, but this time, he hoists Adam out and spins out of the corner with then a running spinebuster. Xander rolls through. He turns and looks down at him and walks over and hits an elbow drop. He follows up with the lateral press.

Adam manages to slide out.

Sharper: “Xander, well, he’s not going for that revenge. Unless part of the revenge is taking the title.”

Knots: “He’s brutalizing Adam the same!”

Sharper: “I understand Jon, but this also leads me to wonder what’s driving Xander tonight. Last week he needed to be stopped by Cruze. He needed someone to step in.”

Lyman: “And that may make him more dangerous tonight.”

Xander gets up as Adam starts to get up and Xander pulls him up and nails him with a hard right. Adam falls back to the corner. Xander follows up and knees him in the ribs. He rears back and knees him again and again. Demitra starts his count, but Xander grabs Adam and hip tosses him out of the corner. Adam hits hard and rolls over. He then starts to get up and Xander walks over and grabs him by the throat. He then goes to hoist him up, but Adam thumbs him in the eye. Xander drops him. Adam then grabs him and hits a jawbreaker. Xander’s stunned. Adam then pulls him in and manages to hit a side belly to belly suplex. Adam winces and rolls over, holding his back as Xander rolls over.

Sharper: “Adam starting to get crafty. But also showing what he has to do. Has to get Xander down.”

Lyman: “That suplex took some out of him, but he’s got to get him down. Has to hurt him. Stun him.”

Adam gets up and exits to the apron. He climbs up to the top rope. Xander fights up to his feet and turns and Adam looks at him and dives off with a top rope flying clothesline, knocking him back down. Adam turns and hooks the leg.

Xander gets his shoulder up. Adam pulls himself up and walks around the ring. Xander starts to get up to his hands and knees and Adam runs into the rope, bounces off, and hits a dropkick to the side of Xander’s head. Xander rolls to his back. Adam turns and then moves to his legs and stomps him in the left leg over and over. Xander grimaces with each shot and moves to the ropes. Adam then turns and grabs Xander’s leg, hoisting it up and slamming it back down into the mat. Xander rolls away.

Sharper: “Adam now trying to make a weakness. Take down the giant redwood!”

Knots: “Go for the legs. Take him down. Sap his strength.”

Lyman: “Adam’s getting another test. Very different from Selena, or Josh, or Holly. Xander is a completely different beast and he’s trying to rise to this challenge.”

Xander grabs at the ropes, starting to pull himself up and Adam watches him and kicks him in the knee. Xander staggers forward and Adam runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a chopblock. Xander hits the mat. Adam then turns and rolls to the floor. He grabs Xander by the legs, dragging him out partially under the ropes, his legs hanging over. Adam lifts Xander’s left leg and slams it into the ring apron. He then grabs it again as Xander yells in pain. Adam tries again, but this time, Xander pulls him in and thrusts his leg out and Adam falls back and goes up and over the Spanish announce table, landing on the commentators before falling to the floor. Xander winces and sits up, leaning on the ropes.(1) He slowly rolls to the floor.

Sharper: “Adam sent over the Spanish announce table!”

Lyman: “Xander still has plenty of strength. And Adam found out!”

Knots: “And he’s coming after him!”

Xander limps over to the Spanish announce table.(1) Adam remains down behind it. Xander then grabs the table and lifts it up and throws it out of the way, causing it to land next to the ringpost. The crowd roars.(2)

Lyman: “Xander just pitched that table out of the way”

Sharper: “Good God!”

Xander then limps over to Adam and grabs him by the head.(3) Adam tries to fight off with a couple of hard rights, only for Xander to turn and lift him up and throw him hard back first into the apron.(4) Adam grimaces in pain and falls to the mat.(5) Xander grabs him and drags him up. (6) Demitra keeps his count as Xander drags Adam over and rolls him into the ring. (7) Xander pulls himself onto the apron and then steps over the top rope and into the ring. He steps forward and Adam lunges and hits a dropkick to the knee of Xander. Xander falls to the mat. Adam rolls over, holding his back.

Sharper: “Adam, out of desperation, back to the leg.”

Lyman: “Why you make that weakness? Especially against someone with Xander’s type of offense.”

Adam looks up and turns as the crowd looks on. We cut to the back to see Syren watching on a monitor. We then cut to see a shot of Selena Frost watching in her locker room too.

Sharper: “Adam fighting. You see some of SCW’s top stars watching this closely.”

Knots: “Adam Allocco as champion. Xander coming back. A big shift could happen again tonight. Just a few weeks removed from Rise to Greatness.”

Adam fights up to his feet, holding his back. Xander then sits up and looks around. The crowd roars. Adam looks over to him as Xander starts to pull himself up and turns and Adam runs over and kicks him in the left knee. Xander falls to his knees. Adam nails him with a hard right and then another and another. Adam runs into the ropes. He bounces off and Xander steps up and catches him, locking him into a huge bearhug. The crowd roars. Adam winces in pain. Xander pulls back as Adam reaches around, trying to find the ropes, find anything to turn it around. He starts to go for the eyes again, but Xander drops him with a sitout spinebuster.

Adam kicks out. Both roll over. Adam crawls for the ropes. Xander gets up and limps over as he grabs Adam and drags him up. He then whips him into the ropes. Adam bounces off and Xander boots him in the face. Xander then limps over to the ropes.

Sharper: “Xander using the bad leg to stand on, but still got the boot off.”

Lyman: “He may be limping, but Adam got the worst of it.”

Adam rolls over. He reaches out and Xander drags him up. He then scoops him up for a powerslam, but Adam slides down behind him. Xander steps forward and turns around. He steps forward and Adam grabs him and hits an exploder suplex. Adam hooks the leg.

Xander kicks out. Adam looks up and rolls over. He gets up as Xander starts to stir and Adam watches him and then lunges and superkicks him in the side of the head. He dives onto him for the pin again.

Xander kicks out again. Adam rolls off. He then moves to the ropes and leans in the corner. Xander starts to pull himself up again and turns around before Adam runs out and Xander catches him by the throat, his eyes wide and full of rage. The crowd erupts as Xander hoists him up and plants him with a huge chokeslam. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh God! The chokeslam! Adam caught! Xander planted him!”

Lyman: “He didn’t just plant him. He tried to drive him through the ring.”

Knots: “You asked if he was motivated by other things. Right now, I think it’s rage! I think the switch flipped!”

Xander looks out at the crowd and turns around as Adam rolls over, holding his back. Xander walks over and grabs him by the head and pulls him up and clubs him over and over and over again in the back. Adam collapses to the mat as Xander stands over him. Xander then grabs him by the head and places his head between his legs and hoists him up and hits a snap powerbomb. The crowd ohs. Adam winces and turns as Xander grabs him again. Adam tries to grab at the head of Xander, hoping to do anything, but Xander knees him in the back and pulls him back in the Fade to Black. Adam tries to fight around, grabbing at the face, trying to go for the eyes. Xander keeps pulling it back, his eyes wide. Artemis leans on the apron as Xander then stops and looks down at Adam. Adam grabs at the head, while his legs buckle. Xander then lets go and pushes him forward just enough to jerk him back up onto his shoulders and Xander spins down into the Valhalla Has Fallen. The crowd ohs and cheers.

Sharper: “Xander snapped out of it. He stopped it and refocused.”

Knots: “He was going to choke out Adam, but maybe he knew he’d not let go.”

Sharper: “And instead just dropped Adam Allocco with the Valhalla Has Fallen. Cover!”

Xander limps a bit as he drops down and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and the bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and NEW SCW World Champion, Xander Valentine!”

Sharper: “And Xander Valentine channels his rage to get him to a point, but he’s stopped.”

Knots: “And he’s just looking down at him.”

Lyman: “He’s saying something to Adam!”

Adam remains down as Valentine looks down at him. The camera gets a good shot of him saying “This is just the beginning of your well-deserved end! You WILL suffer!” Xander then is handed the World Championship by Aaron Demitra. Xander takes it and looks at it as Artemis enters the ring. She raises Xander’s arm as Xander raises the title over his head. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Threatening Adam with more. But for now, Xander Valentine is back on top of the mountain as the World Champion.”

Lyman: “This is just the start is what he said. And it started by taking Adam Allocco’s World Title. His crowning achievement of coming back from sobriety. What is driving Xander?!”

Xander Valentine continues to hold the title over his head as the scene fades to black…