“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....”

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MAIN SHOW:

The opening strums of “Don’t Come Lookin’” by Jackson Dean plays. The strumming continues without the lyrics coming in as the scene opens up to see a shot of a male figure, their face not seen.

“A film by Alex Drake”

We seen then grabbing a pewter mug before throwing into a bag. A shot of the figure, bearded, taking a drag from a cigarette follows before expelling the smoke into the air. We see them throwing the bag over their shoulder before opening the door of their dwelling. The sunlight is blinding. The scene switches to show the building, nothing more than a hut in a desert wasteland. The figure can be seen walking to a station wagon, throwing the bag into the passenger seat before stepping into the car, turning the ignition.

The figure drives as the camera cuts to show the view from the side, showing the desert landscape with smoke seen in the distance. These shots are countered by shots of the male’s hands on the steering wheel, showing them scabbed up from fighting. Another drag from the cigarette follows before the cigarette is flicked out of the window. The lyrics begin as the trip from outside of the car is shown.

Got a head full of noise
About a hundred different things I'm tryna avoid
I got a mind in the gutter
Got trouble on one hand, a beer in the other

Got the windows down and my fingers crossed
Just lookin' for a brand new way to get lost

As the chorus plays, we see the station wagon pulling up to a tent village, with barrels lit with fire, and people walking around, some bartering goods. The rundown nature is obvious as they make ends meet with whatever goods they can.

So long, four wheels turning
Got a tank full of gas, down the road, I'm burning
Can't say I would and I can't say I wouldn't
If I don't come back, don't come lookin'

The song returns to an instrumental track as the car stops. The figure steps out, grabbing their bag. We then see in the distance a wrestling ring as a few individuals are fighting in the middle as a group of onlookers cheer. The man walks past the fight before walking over to a larger tent. He then steps inside as we see several people, men and women, all gathered around something. The male we were introduced to start walks over only for a can of beer to be thrown to them. He catches it, opening it and then stopping and pulling his pewter mug from his bag and pouring the beer into it. He then sits down as the camera spins around to see his view as we see a projector set up with shots of Syren and Xander Valentine in the ring from Breakdown, before cutting to show Kimberly Williams diving off the top rope into Sarah Wolf who is down in a barbed wire board. Shots of Dancing Bear being bleached before showing Selena Frost trying to stop Nicole Kinneck from lunging into the crowd follow. The man cheers as we cut back as we see a shot of them jumping up cheering as we see Xander Valentine holding the SCW World Championship, celebrating his victory over Adam Allocco before the logo of Apocalypse comes up on the screen. The camera remains on it for a few moments.

The lyrics return as “Don’t Come Lookin’” by Jackson Dean continues. The scene opens up inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The crowd roars as we cut to the ring as pyro shoots out from the middle of the ring. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle around the arena. The crowd cheers as cameras pan across the crowd.

Sharper: “Welcome to the World’s Most Famous Arena for Apocalypse!”

The cameras continue to pan across before panning to ringside where Adam Sharper sits between Simon Lyman and Jonathan Knots at the English announce position.

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here with the silver-tongued Jonathan Knots and the former World Tag Team Champion, Simon Lyman and tonight, a match that both individuals have been waiting for for most of this year will take place tonight and with the World Title on the line.”

Knots: “Xander Valentine returned and defeated Adam Allocco for the World Title. Syren stepped up and Gavin Taylor didn’t get in the way. He wanted Syren to get this match it seems, so it’s happening. Syren will face Xander Valentine, World Title on the line.”

Sharper: “That’s just one of the big matches tonight. Simon, plenty you’re watching.”

Lyman: “No doubt. But at the top – Bree Lancaster returns to the ring, teaming with Alexis Quinne to face Datura and Holly Adams and it looks in the last week that Datura and Holly got on the same page. Datura seems to be saying the right things.”

Sharper: “Along with that, the Underground, Tag Team and US titles will be on the line and so much more. Let’s go to the ring!”

Konrad Raab vs. Christy Matthews

Phillips: “The following contest 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 acknowledgement from the fans, lays the flanged German mace on the turnbuckle, then sits in the corner of the ring with the crowd booing him, having a nasty look in his eyes, flicking his fists as if he's already ready to fight, with 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:”Konrad coming down with the ring, showing off the medieval weapon that he belongs and adores.”

Knots: “I know everyone has their good luck charms, but every time I see that thing, I get chills down my spine.”

Lyman: “And I’m questioning management for letting him KEEP bringing that thing! He could kill someone with that!”

The opening “King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the PA system. The fans cheer as we cut to black. Spotlights highlight areas of the crowd. We cut to an area of the crowd where we see Christy walking through. Her fists are taped and she’s wearing a red ring jacket with red hood pulled up over her head.

...O R D E R O F C H A O S P R E S E N T S...

...C H R I S T Y M A T T H E W S...

Christy pauses, her head down for a moment before extending her arms in the mock crucifix pose. After a moment she starts walking to the ring. When she approaches ringside, she doesn’t even break stride, simply vaulting over the guardrail and toward the ring apron where she jumps up, quickly ascending the turnbuckles and extends her arms again in the mock crucifix pose.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from the City of Angels, weighing one hundred and thirty-seven pounds, this is CHRISTY MATTHEWS!”

She steps up onto the top turnbuckle and then jumps down to the ring, taking off her jacket and throwing it into the corner. She then unclips both belts from her waist before dropping to her knees, extending her arms out again with one belt in each hand before collapsing back into a seated position in the corner. She pushes the titles out for the timekeeper to pick up as the music fades out.

Lymon: “A lot of bad blood between these two competitors. Konrad has continuously tried to play mind games with Christy, going as far to bring her children into play.”

Sharper: “I don’t think Raab thought this through. Christy Matthews has the reputation of being one of the toughest in this sport, and has been for over a decade.”

Knots: “You know he loves the attention. He finds this sport, and he wants to draw out the baddest Chisty Matthews, he wants to experience that hell! And then he wants to inflict that hell back on her!”

The bell rings. Both competitors nonchalantly walk up to each other. Raab goes to say something but theres’ Christy Matthews with a punch to the gut. She follows it up with an uppercut, knocking Raab back, but he manages to recover in time to sidestep a straight. He knees her in the gut before elbowing her across the face. She staggers back a step but responds with a backhand. Follows it up with an uppercut that rocks Raab, and he staggers back himself. Christy comes in with a knife edge chop across the chest, another one, trying to back Raab into the ropes, but Raab knocks away the fourth and fires a few of his own. Christy spins around another chop attempt, elbowing Raab in the back before taking off into the ropes. She comes back, catches Raab with a leg lariat as he turns to locate her.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews and Konrad Raab met in the middle of the ring. This is definitely going to to be a slugfest for sure.”

Knots: “This is a fight, Adam. Not a wrestling match.”

Sharper: “Christy gets away and now uses her speed to cut Raab down.”

Konrad Raab rolls onto his hands and knees. Christy leaps onto his back with a double leg stomp. He tries to push himself up again, but Christy leaps on his lower back again. This time he rolls onto his back, but Christy swings a boot to his ribs. She yells something down at Raab, backs up into the ropes and comes in for a leg drop, but Raab rolls out of the way and onto his feet. Matthews stands but there’s a hard hook from Raab. Raab pushes her against the ropes, where he fires a barrage of punches into her gut. The referee counts the rope break.

1…

2…

Sharper: “Konrad punishing Christy Matthews’ midsection with heavy punches.”

3…

Lyman: “Those drain your stamina, and with that, your ability to recover. Konrad is trying to slow Christy down.”


4…

Knots: “Raab has gone on record to say he isn’t going to be satisfied with this match until he has made Christy bleed. A part of me thinks he wants that more than he wants to win!”

The referee pulls Raab’s shoulder. He backs off. Christy walks towards the corner, but Raab songs her head and smashes her face across the top turnbuckle. He starts to violently slam her head into that pad. Referee warns Raab. Raab grabs Christy, turns her around, and then tosses her by the throat. Christy lands in the middle of the ring with a thud. Konrad Raab walks over to her legs, lifts them up, and leans into a Boston Crab.

Sharper:” Raab is on the offensive, pounding some hard hits into Christy.”

Knots: “He’s been the aggressor in this match alright.”

Sharper: “Christy now finds herself in a Boston Crab.”

Lyman: “And in the middle of the ring at that.”

Christy looks up and sees how far the rope is from her. She shakes her head, feeling the pain. She tries to turn over to escape the submission hold, but Raab doesn’t give up. He wins that struggle every time she tries. Finally, she switches strategy. She starts to crawl, inch by inch, towards the ropes. Christy gets a hold of the bottom rope. The referee goes to call the rope break, but Raab turns to Christy, attempts to free her from the ropes, and returns to the Boston Crab, but Christy manages to catch Raab with a boot to the face. Christy rolls outside to recover, dropping down while Raab looks restless. He leaves the ring and starts to approach Christy. He comes running but Christy sidesteps and shoves him shoulder first into the ring post.

Lyman: “A lot of energy was spent escaping that Boston Crab, but Christy knew she needed distance to catch her breathe.”

Sharper: “And now Raab’s aggression has backfired. He ran right into that ring post!”

Christy Matthews stands up and takes Raab, leading him towards the ring steps, and throws him into the ring steps. Again, Raab’s shoulder hits hard. He keeps himself up, grasping the ringsteps. Matthews steps back and comes in with a dropkick right in his side, sandwiching his shoulder between the force of the kick and the steel steps. She rolls into the ring and back to break the count.

Sharper: “Christy Matthews has started working on Raab outside. He had the momentum, and now that is dead. Christy has taken control.”

Knots: “Don’t underestimate Raab, definitely on the outside. He was the Underground Champion for a bit this year, he defeated Lucas Knight to do so! Christy’s Chaos of Order teammate and a former world champion.”

Raab tries to gain some distance, holding his shoulder. Christy follows in pursuit. She runs, and collides, tackling Raab back into the ring apron. There, she winds up her arm and drills a chop into that hurt shoulder. She does it again and again. Raab shoves her away. She goes to move back in, but he swings around and drops her onto her head with a german suplex on the outside. Raab drops to a knee and stares at Christy.

Lyman: “Referee is being generous with this count. You think he knows that these two need to duke it out?”

Sharper: “Right now, they’re using the outside of the ring as a weapon. I think he’s glad to be out of the disaster zone.”

Christy battles to his feet, but before she can fully stand, Raab throws her into the ring steps. She goes up and over but lands on her feet, albeit in a daze. Raab climbs up onto the step and then drops down with a double ax handle to send her down to the floor. Raab slides into the ring before out again, his turn to break the count out. He kneels down beside Christy, lifts her head, and begins to whisper something in her ear before slamming her face down onto the thin floor mat. Raab drags her by the neck to her feet and lifts her up onto his shoulder, he powerbombs her into the timekeeper table, bell and all.

Sharper: “Christy made have hit her head on the ring bell following that powerbomb.”

Knots: “Raab has no mercy. He is going to hurt Christy. That is his primary objective.”

Sharper: “I really used to respect the guy, but he has changed.”

Lyman: “A real piece of work, but I think he should try to finish Christy off here because she has this uncanny knack of coming back when the chips are down.”

Raab stares at Christy with a smile as she whithers in pain. Raab hurries forward and takes her body, still spilled over a slightly destroyed table, rolling her into the ring. He takes his mace and climbs into the ring. He holds it up high in the air, but the referee quickly grabs his arm. The two struggle slightly before Raab lets the referee take the mace. Raab pushes the referee aside, but there’s Christy Matthews hitting him dead in the face with a gamenguri. Raab drops, and Matthews covers:

Sharper: “Gamenguri. Raab crumples to the mat. Pin!”

1…

2…

Sharper: “Raab shoots his shoulder up.”

Lyman: “We’re starting to get deep into this match and that was the first pin attempt!”

Knots: “They are more interested in inflicting punishment, but Christy might realize, she better try to end things.

Raab and Christy remain down for a few moments while the referee counts. Both meet the count and stand. They stare down at each other for a moment. They come charging toward each other, but Raab seems to win out in the collision with a shoulder block that sends her to the mat. Raab applauds himself for the big hit. Christy Matthews nips up behind him. He turns, but she dropkicks his knee. She runs into the ropes, and catches him with the Far Far Away! He rolls over onto his back. Christy marches to the corner and climb to the top as the crowd explodes with cheers.

Sharper: “Little Red Press! The hook of the leg! Is this it?”

1…

2…

3-

Sharper: “Raab shoots his shoulder up at the last possible second.”

Lyman: “Christy has the crowd behind her. She is feeding on adrenaline. She has Raab on the run now.”

Christy snatches Raab’s arm, moves, and locks in the triangle choke onto Christy. Christy begins to squeeze the life out of Raab. Raab shifts his position to pin her shoulders though:

1…

2-

Christy manages to move back into place. Raab is on one knee while he leaning over, being choked hard. Finally, he slips through her grapes, getting a hold of her ankle in the process. She spins around but Raab yanks back on that leg and locks in the Ice Lock!

Sharper: “The Ice Lock is locked in!”

Knots: “This is it! This is it!”

Lyman: “I don’t think it is. Christy’s close to the ropes. If she can make it, she can escape.”

Sharper: “You’re right! Christy doesn’t submit. She is going to endure. I think she can make it!”

Christy’s face is withered in pain. Raab regains his smile while Christy is fighting the hold. Finally, she crawls just enough to be able to leap forward and throw herself onto the bottom rope. The referee counts, Raab holds it in until the referee tries to break it up. He shoves the referee and then walks into the center of the ring. He waves for Christy to come at him.

Raab: “Is this how you’re going to show fu-*beep* son, how pathetic a bitch his mother is?”

Christy is on her feet in a flash. Before Raab knows it, Christy is driving knees into his midsection. She switches to punches. Raab pushes her back, but Christy moves back in, hitting hard rights until he is back against the ropes. Christy drills him with an uppercut that sends him off the mat and almost up and over the top rope.

Lyman: “Raab might have provoked Christy to her breaking point!

Sharper: “I think that what he wanted. Or at least that is what he thought he wanted, but look at her. She’s suffocating him with punches!”

Knots: “And the referee is letting it go! What the hell!”

Christy steps away, Raabs falls to his knees. Christy steps out onto the top rope and he springboard back into the ring to connect with a gamenguri! He is down now. And Christy doesn’t seem satisfied to go for the pin. She takes his head and slams it a few times into the canvas. She walks over to the Raab’s mace and lifts it up in the air. The crowd goes into a frenzy.

Sharper: “Christy is going to make Raab pay for trying to bring her son into this mess.”

Knots: “She’s going to get disqualified if she does!”

Lyman: “I don’t think she cares, Jon. Some things are more important than victories.”

Raab searches for his feet and balance. The referee is stomping their support. And all that comes crashing to an end, when Christy goes running towards Raab with the mace and the referee pulls it out of her hand at the last second! Christy Matthews stops dead in her tracks. She turns to the referee with disgust and defiance. Raab comes up behind her with a release german suplex! He points to the mace and then himself to signal who is the rightful owner. Matthews rolls to her feet, but there’s Raab again, this time thrusting his hand into her throat. He lifts her for the Iceinator! Instead of laying there for the pin, he climbs up onto her body and begins to lay in punches until the referee grabs his hand.

Sharper: “Raab has lost it now too!”

Knots:” You’re right, Lyman. Some things are more important. For Raab, his mace!”

Raab stands and demands his mace. The referee stands in the way. Raab orders the referee to grab his mace and let him use it. Christy Mathews battles to her feet, seeming pissed off. She swung Raab around and goes for the Happily (N)Ever After! Raab spins out of it to Christy’s back, but she spins around too. Christy pushes Raab into the ropes, where he springboards back and hits the Ice Storm!

Sharper: “Konrad Raab nails Christy with the Ice Storm!”

Knots: “She was trying to put distance away from him but made a fatal error!”

Sharper: “The pin!”

1…

2…

3!

Raab rolls off as the crowd boos and the bell sounds.

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

Sharper: “I don’t believe it! Konrad Raab has defeated Christy Matthews!”

Knots: “Twice in a row!”

Raab gets up and smiles before getting up. The official goes to raise his arm, but he pulls it away. He then leans on the ropes and looks around, pleased with himself. He then looks around and enjoys the negative reaction from the crowd. He continues to celebrate.

Backstage, the scene opens up to see Shaun Cruze talking to someone, before we then see him look up and be a bit surprised. He steps forward as the crowd cheers as Mr. D walks over to him.

Cruze: “D? You’re here. Welcome. But I wasn’t expecting this.”

Mr. D: “I wasn’t sure if I was going to be here, but well, I was asked and here I am.”

Cruze: “I figured you may be involved in some way. I mean I didn’t book Owen. So I assumed you did-“

Mr. D: “Nothing too big. Wanted to take a look at him. He took Rise to Greatness hard. Wanted to make sure he’s still as advertised.”

Cruze: “You could’ve asked me.”

Mr. D: “I know you care about him. I wanted a different look. But yeah, I’m here. Going to be watching closely. And well…we’ll see how the night ends.”

Cruze: “You’re welcome to use my office to get situated.”

Mr. D: “Thank you. I was hoping that would be the case. Don’t worry though. I don’t plan to step on your toes. You’re still running the show.”

Cruze: “Good to know.”

Mr. D nods and pats him on the back before heading into Shaun’s office. Cruze turns and walks after him as the scene cuts away.

Savannah Sunshine, Ace Sky & Calvan Greene vs. Jenni Anderson, Polly Playtime & Crystal Zdunich

“MONEY

MONEY

MONEY MAKE HER SMILE…”

The chorus line to Bruno Mars’ “Money Make Her Smile” plays out over the crowd before the introductory organ plays out, leading into the full song. Jenni Anderson steps out from the back, confidently striding as she stands before the booing crowd, clad in her ring gear and a long fur coat. She lowers a pair of obscenely expensive sunglasses and begins walking to the ring. Once at the foot of the ring, she stands and instructs the referee to open the ropes for her, which undoubtedly happens. Climbing onto the apron, she moves through the ropes and into the ring. 

Phillips: “Their opponents, first from Reno, Nevada, she is the Queenpin, Jenni Anderson!”

Once in the ring, she lowers the coat down her back, looking out over the crowd as she removes her sunglasses entirely. She then sheds her entrance attire and passes them gracefully to the timekeeper - if anything ends up damaged, or one hair ends up out of place, she has the means to seek recompense for them… a fact she reminds the handler of her property. 

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

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

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

“Smile Bomb" by 17thekid plays across the speakers and it is at that moment when the crimson red haired "Burning Rose" Crystal Zdunich walks from the curtains. She is accompanied by her fiancee Alexandra Caldwell, and the two of them make their way to the ring.

Phillips: “Accompanied by Alexander Caldwell, from Las Vegas, Nevada, she is the Burning Rose, Crystal Zdunich!”

Crystal is focused as she walks to the ring with a purpose. She however slaps the outstretched hands of fans along the way. She runs up the stairs and walks to the middle of the apron. She flicks her hair before she drops down into a split that gains the pop of the entire crowd. She slides into the ring and as soon as she is inside she kips up to her feet. She tosses her Shoto inspired hoodie towards her wife as she awaits the start of the match. Alexandra cheers for her fiancee as Crystal is locked in a trance. 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 crowd boos loudly.

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. The crowd boos loudly as she arrives down at the ringside area.  She walks up the steel steps and into the ring and is very careful to not show off any of her assets.  She hands over her personalized microphone to Jason Phillips and tells him to announce her using ONLY that microphone.  He looks at her and just shrugs before taking it.

Phillips:  “Their partner, here she is ladies and gentlemen.  From Panguitch, Utah, she is the girl that just LOVES to play… Polly Playtiiiiime!”

She immediately snatches her microphone back away from him and nods, telling him “Good job”, before she heads to her assigned corner.  It’s here that she begins to warm up for the upcoming matchup.

Sharper: “Six person tag action here at Apocalypse. A lot of great young talent and some veterans mixed in.”

Lyman: “Should be a lot of fun. Although you know Polly Playtime already has been telling people she’s not impressed about this. I’ve been hearing that she thinks she should be getting the spotlight herself.”

Sharper: “We’ll see how this goes for her. A lot of hungry talent. It’s more what comes through here.”

A rocket drops from the top of the entrance set to the stage and there is a countdown voice over.

5!

4!

3!

2!

1!

“Eye In The Sky” by The Alan Parsons Project play as Ace Sky walks out in an aviator jacket and his usual in ring attire. He salutes a peace sign and jogs down the aisle way high-fiving as many fans as possible on both sides.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Houston, Texas, he is Ace Sky!”

Ace Sky dashes forward and leaps upon the apron and flings himself in with a front flip followed by a series of three front handsprings and a rolling savate kick. He then looks around. He backs up to his corner, taking off his jacket and preparing for battle. As the sounds of “running up that hill” begin to fill the air, blue and 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.

AND IF I ONLY COULD, I’D MAKE A DEAL WITH GOD.
AND I’D GET HIM TO SWAP OUR PLACES.
BE RUNNING UP THAT ROAD. BE RUNNING UP THAT HILL.
BE RUNNING UP THAT BUILDING. SAY, IF I ONLY COULD.

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. the fans are electric as CANDYLAND’S GREATEST EXPORT does a little spin in the center of the ring.

Phillips: “His partner, first, making her way to the ring from CANDYLAND, USA, she is the Queen of Candyland, Savannah Sunshine!”

As her introduction is made, Savannah steps out onto the apron on the right side facing the crowd. Grinning brightly, she takes a dive from the apron, being caught by the fans who swarm her with love. Savannah soaks up the moment, allowing them to carry her gently back towards the ring. Where she enters once more and moves to stand in one corner of the ring. 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. "Die another day" by Dance Gavin Dance begins to play throughout the arena to a small pop from the audience as his name pops up on the screen. 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. Slamming one arm down he runs down the ramp.

Phillips: “Finally, their partner, making his way to the ring, from Orange County, California, Calvan Greene!”

Reaching the bottom of the ramp, he 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 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.

Sharper: “Calvan Greene the third member of this team. He’s at least at the right match.”

Knots: “Good for him. Finally figured it out.”

Sharper: “A unique team too. Ace Sky will always be enthralling to watch and Savannah Sunshine looking to build off her victory against Crystal Zdunich who is across the ring from her.”

The bell sounds as official Michael Constantine steps back. Jenni exits the ring as Polly rolls her eyes and steps up. Calvan looks around as Ace and Savannah tell him to exit. Calvan slowly does as Polly runs up behind Savannah and pulls her out of her corner and slams her down. Savannah rolls back and Polly quickly stacks her up for a pin.

1!

2!

Savannah kicks out. Both women get up and Polly forearms Savannah in the jaw as Ace exits the ring. Polly nails her again and then pushes Savannah into the ropes. She fires her off. Savannah bounces off and Polly goes for a back drop. Savannah counters by turning and backflipping down her back. Polly turns and Savannah hits a dropkick. She follows up with a pin attempt.

1!

2!

Polly Playtime kicks out. Both women get up and Savannah kicks her in the ribs and forearms her in the jaw. She then grabs Polly and moves her into the neutral corner.

Sharper: “Savannah Sunshine turning it around. Hard into the corner.”

Lyman: “Keeping up in tempo. Always a good side. And setting up a quick pace in this one.”

Savannah kicks her a couple of times and grabs Polly. She pulls her out and then wrenches her arm and pulls her into a short-arm clothesline. Savannah turns and goes for the arm. Polly however moves to the bottom rope. Savannah holds on briefly.

1!

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Savannah lets go and rolls back as Polly gets up and turns and tags in Crystal. Crystal enters the ring as the crowd boos. Polly exits as Savannah and Crystal circle briefly before locking up in the middle of the ring. Savannah grabs the arm and wrenches it. Crystal winces and Savannah wrenches it again before lifting it up and grabbing her hand and running to the corner. She runs up the corner and then jumps to the top rope and jumps to the top rope and twists back into an arm drag take down. Crystal snaps through. The crowd cheers. She gets up and Crystal steps up and hits the Sugar Crash. She goes for the pin.

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Zdunich kicks out. She turns and Savannah grabs her and pulls her up. Crystal elbows her way out of her grasp.

Sharper: “Savannah Sunshine doing a great job here, but Crystal Zdunich fighting back.”

Knots: “More whether she can build it up into a win. That’s been the issue with her so far. She can show up and get some good offense. Just has lacked the killer instinct!”

Zdunich runs into the ropes. Savannah turns and goes to grab for the sleeper, but Zdunich spins through and under Savannah’s arm before hoisting her up for a back suplex. Savannah rolls over and gets up and turns to the corner. Zdunich steps up and shoulders her in the ribs once and then again before grabbing her and snapmaring her out. She then hits a dropkick to the back of Savannah’s head. Savannah rolls over as Zdunich bounces off the ropes and then handsprings into the Smell the Roses. She hooks the leg.

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Sunshine kicks out. She turns and Zdunich grabs her, dragging her up and elbows her in the back of the head and then again before scooping her up and slamming her down. Zdunich turns and goes to the corner and climbs up to the top rope. She glances back and goes for the moonsault, but Savannah Sunshine rolls out of the way. Zdunich lands on her feet, but Savannah jumps up and hits an axe kick to the back of her head. Zdunich rolls over in pain as the crowd cheers. Savannah turns and dives, tagging in Ace.

Sharper: “What a counter! Zdunich tried to outthink Savannah and Savannah outquicked her. Great axe kick and here comes someone faster!”

Lyman: “Camera people, get ready!”

Ace slingshots into the ring and runs over and hits a running standing shooting star press. He hooks the leg.

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Zdunich gets her shoulder up. She turns and Ace grabs her, getting her up and shoot kicks her in the thigh. He kicks her again. She falls back and Polly tags in. Jenni smiles as Polly notices this and Ace whips Zdunich across the ring. She bounces off and Ace jumps up and hits a spinning back kick to the jaw. Zdunich hits the mat and rolls over. Polly then runs up behind him and pulls him back and into a reverse DDT. She hooks the leg.

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Ace gets his shoulder up. He rolls over as Polly gets up and stomps him in the back over and over.

Sharper: “Polly Playtime now all over Ace. Stomping him.”

Lyman: “That’s one way to stop him from flying.”

Knots: “Yeah. Just make it so he can’t get up. Can’t be that fast.”

Polly then turns and snaps at Jenni to get in. Jenni shrugs. She points to her before pointing at Ace. Ace starts to pull himself up. Polly turns and grabs him and spins him out and kicks him in the ribs before running across the ring. She bounces off and hits a flying headscissors. Ace rolls through. He starts to get up and Polly turns and runs at him and he manages to jump up and catches Polly with a jumping inverted leg drop bulldog. Polly hits the mat. Ace gets up and stands next to her and hits a standing moonsault. He hooks the leg.

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Polly kicks out. She rolls over as Ace gets up and grabs her and clubs her in the back once and then again before snapmaring her over. He then comes over and tags in Calvan before running back with a lunging leg lariat to the jaw. Polly falls back. Calvan enters and looks around and walks over before hitting a breakdance leg drop. The crowd cheers. He goes for the pin.

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Polly gets her shoulder up. Zdunich and Anderson look on as Polly turns and looks over, annoyed. Calvan gets up and grabs her.

Sharper: “Right now, Calvan, Savannah and Ace working a bit better.”

Lyman: “Great leg drop. Only two.”

Knots: “Oh yeah. You didn’t see Calvan in his prime. I don’t know if he had a prime. But he’s here and showing off!”

Sharper: “And Polly Playtime is not exactly thrilled at the moment.”

Calvan grabs Polly and whips her into the corner. Calvan turns and runs after and nails her with a clothesline. He grabs her and whips her across to the opposite corner. Polly hits. Calvan runs after and hits a handspring into a jumping leg lariat, but Polly moves out of the way. Calvan hits hard and rolls down. He gets up and Polly hits a Chick Kick. The crowd ohs. Polly then turns and tags in Jenni.

Polly: “Come on! Get in there. I’m not carrying both of you!”

Zdunich scoffs as Anderson looks at her.

Anderson: “I have a plan.”

Polly: “Then show it.”

Polly flips Anderson into the ring. The crowd roars. Polly then looks at her as Calvan starts to get up. Polly exits the ring and Anderson turns and nails her with a hard right. Calvan looks over and then runs over and nails Zdunich with a shot. Zdunich falls to the mat. He turns and holds up his hands for high-fives with Anderson. Anderson just looks at him and then turns across the ring before turning and smiling and pointing to Polly. Polly however drops to the floor. Calvan reaches through the ropes to grab at her. Zdunich gets up and Anderson tags her in. Anderson looks at Constantine as he recognizes the tag.

Sharper: “Jenni just tagged out!”

Knots: “This idiot is thinking he’s teamed with Jenni!”

Calvan steps back as Polly turns and starts to get up. Anderson points to Zdunich and Zdunich then looks up as Calvan jumps up and wraps his legs around her head and hits a frankensteiner, pulling her into the ring. She rolls over as Anderson rolls to the floor. She then walks around and Polly suddenly nails her with a hard right. She turns and throws her arms up as Anderson falls to a knee. She looks up as Polly walks around the ring. She goes to the entrance way and storms to the back.

Sharper: “And the one team has broken down. Polly Playtime has had enough!”

Knots: “Playtime’s over!”

Lyman: “Crystal Zdunich in trouble as Calvan Greene in control!”

Zdunich rolls over and gets up and Calvan forearms her in the jaw once and then again. She then rakes his eyes. The crowd boos. She hits a dropkick. Calvan staggers back. Zdunich then jumps up and hits another one. She hits the mat. Polly disappears to the back, shaking her head. Zdunich turns and goes to tag Anderson back in before turning and walking over to Calvan who catches her and hoists her up for a back suplex before dropping her on the top rope. He turns and jumps to the middle rope and hits a springboard dropkick. Zdunich falls back into the ring. Calvan then sees Jenni down and rolls to the floor. Savannah and Ace both look incredulous as Calvan helps Jenni up. Jenni looks at him, at first, uncertain, before smiling and thanking him. Calvan nods and winks before rolling back into the ring. Zdunich is staggered back up and Calvan grabs her, but she hits a jawbreaker. He ends up against the ropes.

Sharper: “Calvan again stopped.”

Knots: “Stop worrying about your non-partner! I know she’s hot, but come on!”

Lyman: “Calvan is just confusing himself here and Zdunich taking advantage, but she can’t tag out!”

Zdunich snaps at Anderson to come over. Anderson takes her time and Zdunich turns back and forearms Calvan in the jaw and then again before whipping him across the ring. Calvan bounces off and Crystal goes for a clothesline. Calvan ducks and then stops and backflips before posing. Crystal turns and runs at him and Calvan sidesteps, throwing her chest first into the ropes. Zdunich backflips back and Calvan jumps to the middle rope before diving back and hitting the Heart Throbbing Cutter!

Sharper: “Calvan Greene focusing here!”

Knots: “Jenni’s on the apron!”

Jenni Anderson looks on as she climbs onto the apron. Calvan goes for the pin as Savannah Sunshine and Ace Sky enter the ring. Jenni just backs off to the floor.

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The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Calvan Greene, Savannah Sunshine and Ace Sky!”

Jenni Anderson looks at Calvan as Calvan turns and looks around. Savannah and Ace grab his arms and raise them up. Calvan nods and smiles as Michael Constantine steps in to make it official. Jenni Anderson looks into the ring and starts to walk away.

Sharper: “Calvan Greene getting the win.”

Lyman: “Jenni Anderson doesn’t exactly look unhappy. I think she may have some ideas.”

Sharper: “Another business arrangement may be developing. We’ll see there. But for now, Greene, Sunshine and Sky victorious here at Apocalypse!”

Greene, Sunshine and Sky celebrate as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, Polly Playtime storms over to the office of Shaun Cruze, having come right from the ring. She storms over to the office and knocks on the door before opening it and stepping in.

Polly: “Shaun-“

She stops and looks in as Mr. D stands up at the desk.

Polly: “Well, this is a surprise. Finally tossed him out.”

Mr. D: “Just watching the show.”

Polly: “So you then saw what happened out there? Teaming me with them? Two months after I had to knock Jenni down to size. And then Crystal? I’m sorry, but at some point, who gives a damn about potential, while me and my girls…we should be getting opportunities. I should be getting opportunities.”

Mr. D: “Duly noted.”

Polly looks at him.

Polly: “Not going to even say anything.”

Mr. D: “I don’t call the shots. At least, not at the moment. But I’ll tell Shaun.”

Polly: “Better yet, tell the Board. They have a marketable star right here. I just need the spotlight. My girls will get theirs tonight. But me…give me the ball and let me run with it.”

Mr. D: “As I said…duly noted.”

Polly: “Better be.”

Polly turns and heads off as the scene cuts away.

Ricky James vs. Aaron Rupp

“Real American” by Rick Derringer starts to play throughout the arena as Rudy Powell walks out from behind the curtain. The crowd boos loudly as Ricky James emerges behind Rudy. Rudy cackles as the crowd continues to boo. Rudy waddles down the ramp as Ricky marches down behind him. Rudy struggles to slowly climb the steps and then stumbles into the ring through the bottom and middle rope. Ricky, showing off his athleticism, leaps onto the ring apron and flips over the top rope into the ring. Ricky and Rudy then stand together in the center of the ring and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sharper: “Ricky James, answering a few questions. First... he IS here. And, with Rudy Powell still in his corner, as Powell said. Lucy Huckabee Sanders though, notably not.”

Lyman: “And with good reason, after the way James attacked her at Rise to Greatness. We haven't seen her since.”

Knots: “I can't decide if that's a bad thing or a good thing.”

The crowd murmurs in anticipation a few moments, then “Hero” by Skillet plays. Aaron Rupp steps out and the crowd roars. Aaron looks around taking in the reaction. He gives a nod and a smile to the crowd as he starts going down the ramp. His smile fades when his gaze lands on Ricky James, waiting for him in the ring. Aaron glares and keeps his focus on James as he gets to the ring and goes up the steps. Once inside, Aaron goes to his corner and grabs the top ropes, leaning forward to stretch a bit.

Sharper: “Aaron Rupp, here in his SCW for his first singles match since 2015 if I'm not mistaken. One that he asked Shaun Cruze for.”

Knots: “All because Ricky James got a little aggravated at Rise to Greatness and took it out on LHS.”

Lyman: “Rupp is old school, you don't do that to women where he comes from, no matter how aggravated you are. Ricky James may not know much about him, but he'll find out tonight.”


The bell rings. Ricky and Powell have a few words as Rupp watches. Ricky turns, and Rupp rushes at him, taking Ricky down with a shoulder tackle. The crowd roars as Rupp lands a few punches before Ricky is able to throw him off. Rupp rolls backwards and up to his feet. He waves in a 'come on' motion to Ricky. Ricky kips up, then steps up to Rupp, right in his face. The crowd roars as the two stare each other down for a few seconds. Then, Ricky grabs Rupp, forcing a lock up. Ricky then switches behind and locks on a sleeper hold. Rupp struggles and manages to get a hand between his neck and Ricky's arm. Ricky tries to pull it tighter, but Rupp pulls hard, then spins out, breaking the hold. Ricky doesn't miss a beat as he runs the ropes and comes back with a discus punch. The momentum of the hit sends Rupp staggering backwards into the ropes. He grabs them to stay on his feet.

Sharper: “So far Ricky James looking fresh and Rupp... well, he started hot but Ricky quickly gained the advantage.”

Knots: “I wonder how much training Rupp has put in for this. 2015, you say?”

Lyman: “Aaron wanted this match Jon, I'm sure he isn't walking in unprepared.”

Ricky runs up and grabs Rupp, sending him across the ring. Rupp bounces off and Ricky goes for a dropkick, but Rupp ducks. Ricky, hits the mat on his back. Rupp goes over and grabs him, pulling him up. He then lifts Rick up and drops him down on his knee with a backbreaker. The crowd oohs. Ricky falls to the mat. Rupp pulls him up again, and sends him into the corner. Ricky hits the turnbuckles, grabbing at his back. Rupp runs into the corner looking for a big boot. Ricky grabs his leg though. He puts his other hand up, wagging his finger in a “no no no” gesture. Ricky then steps out of the corner, still holding Rupp's leg, forcing Rupp to hop backwards to keep upright. Ricky then drops him with a dragon screw. Rupp rolls over grabbing at his knee. Ricky goes over and stomps the leg a few times, drawing boos. He then drops for a cover, hooking the leg he was just attacking.

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Rupp kicks out, then grabs at his knee again.

Sharper: “Ricky James chose a joint to pick apart, it seems.”

Lyman: “Looks like it, but Rupp isn't made of glass, itll take more than that to keep him down.”

Knots: “Case in point! Rupp!”

Rupp kips up, slightly favoring the knee. As Ricky gets to his feet, Rupp grabs him from behind and nails a German Suplex. He bridges for a pin.

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2!

Ricky kicks out. Both men get to their feet and Rupp grabs Ricky into a lock up, then switches to behind. He tries for another suplex, but Ricky blocks it. Rupp is undeterred, he lets go, shoving Ricky. Ricky stumbles forward a bit, and Rupp hits him with a dropkick to the back. Ricky falls forward and hits the mat face first. The crowd roars. We see Rudy Powell on the floor in Ricky's corner, trying to wipe sweat away with a handkerchief but not doing much good. Rupp stands next to Ricky then lands a standing shooting star press. The crowd oohs and cheers as Rupp rolls Ricky over and covers.

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Ricky kicks out! The crowd boos. Rupp shakes his head in frustration as he gets up. He turns and watches as Ricky gets to his feet. Powell starts slapping the mat, trying to fire Ricky up. Ricky looks towards him, and nods. Ricky starts to run at Rupp, and Rupp sees it coming. He side steps, and Ricky runs into the ropes. He bouces back and goes to lift him for a back body drop, but Ricky adjusts mid-air and takes Rupp down with a hurricanrana! The crowd oohs.

Sharper: “What a counter by Ricky James! And Aaron Rupp is stunned.”

Knots: “Hell, I'm stunned! That takes crazy skill to turn that around in the air!”

Lyman: “Rupp is getting up though!”

Ricky is already to his feet and Rupp gets up slowly. Once he's up, Ricky takes him down quickly with an arm drag. He keeps hold of the arm though, pulling on the shoulder. Rupp winces in pain. Ricky puts a boot into Rupp's ribs. The crowd boos. Ricky cranks on the arm again, straining Rupp's shoulder. He then lets go and boots Rupp in the back, forcing him face down. Ricky starts to step over Rupp, but we don't know what his next plan of attack was, as Rupp grabs Ricky by the foot and pulls, tripping him. Ricky yells as he faceplants. The crowd cheers. Rupp gets to his feet, shaking out his shoulder. He then grabs Ricky by the legs and flips him over, looking to lock on a figure four. Ricky though fights and kicks and Rupp never gets a good grip. Ricky lands a boot into Rupp's stomach, forcing him backwards, hunched over, holding himself. Ricky gets up and as Rupp starts to stand up straight again, Ricky drops him with the Hard Right! The crowd boos as Ricky makes a cover, hooking a leg.

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2!

Rupp kicks out! The crowd cheers. Ricky hits the mat angrily, and Powell screams from the floor, but we can't make out what he's saying.

Sharper: “Ricky thought that was it, but Rupp said no!”

Knots: “He had his bell rung pretty hard though, he's holding his head.”

Lyman: “Right here is where we'll see who wants this more. Ricky, if he can get over his frustration at Rupp kicking out... or Rupp, shaking off the cobwebs.”

Rupp sits up, holding his head. Ricky gets up and goes over to Powell, who waved him over. They talk as Rupp starts to get to his feet. Once he's up, he shakes his head clear. Ricky turns away from Powell and Rupp runs at him, and nails him with a jumping calf kick. Ricky goes down hard

Lyman: “Rejection! Haven't seen that move on live broadcast in years!”

Sharper: “And I think Ricky hit his head on the way down, he's grabbing it.”

Kmots: “Rupp has a chance right now!”

Rupp goes for a cover... but stops. Instead he goes up to the corner and goes for a moonsault. Ricky gets his legs up, drilling Rupp in the ribs. Rupp rolls over in pain. Ricky gets to his feet, shaking his head clear. He then grabs Rupp by the leg and drags him to the middle of the ring. He steps over, and looks around, as if wondering what he should do next. He grabs the leg again and flips Rupp over, applying a half-crab. Rupp yells out, reaching for the ropes. He's more than a foot away though.

Sharper: “Ricky James not well known for submission holds, he's digging deep in this one.”

Knots: “When your usual tricks don't work, find new tricks.”

Lyman: “Unfortunately for Ricky, Aaron is well-versed in submissions, and how to escape them!”

As Lyman points out, Rupp has gotten his shoulder under him and rolls through, sending Ricky over and onto his back. Rupp gets up and grabs Ricky, pulling him up. He then sends Ricky into the ropes. On the return Rupp jumps and catches him with a spinning heel kick. Ricky goes down again. Rupp makes a cover.

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2!

Ricky gets the shoulder up. Rupp grits his teeth and gets up. He turns and Ricky is up. Ricky grabs Rupp and lifts him up and plants him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. The crowd oohs. Ricky gets up, then springs off the ropes and lands a meteora directly on Rupp's chest. Ricky makes a cover.

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2!

Rupp kicks out! The crowd roars. Rupp rolls over holding his chest, as Ricky sits up, seething.

Knots: “A pair of two counts and Ricky is getting frustrated. He wants to put Rupp away and move past this.”

Sharper: “Rupp isn't going to let that happen without a fight though. He's a ring veteran, he can eat a lot of hurt and still get up and handle business.”

Lyman: “He is getting up rather slowly at the moment though, I have to admit.”

Ricky gets to his feet, and angrily stomps on Rupp. Into the ribs, then the chest, stomach, and the knee he worked on early in the match. The crowd boos heavily as Rupp does his best to cover up. Ricky ends his barrage, and steps back, smirking at the damage he's done. He walks around the ring, pointing down at Rupp, as if showing off his handiwork. Powell applauds from the floor. Just then, the crowd's boos become a roar of cheers. We cut to the ramp and Lucy Huckabee Sanders is striding down quickly.

Sharper: “Lucy! Lucy Huckabee Sanders is here!”

Knots: “LHS with a laser focus on Ricky James, and he can't believe he's seeing her!”

As Lucy gets closer to the ring, Rudy Powell hobbles as fast as he can around the ring, and gets to Lucy just in time to stop her from going up the ring steps. He holds both hands up, palms out, pleading.

Powell: “Now, Now, Lucy. Let's slow down. We can talk about this!”

Lucy: “Get out of my way, Rudy!”

Powell: “I'm sorry but I can't do that.”

Lucy: “Fine!”

Lucy then turns away from Powell and starts to sprint around the ring in the other direction. In the ring, Rupp has gotten to his feet and stands in the middle of the ring as Ricky watches where Lucy is going. Across the ring from Powell, who has just started to try to chase her, Lucy hops up onto the apron, yelling at Ricky. We can't make out her words, but it seems like at least some of them are in Spanish. Ricky goes over and yells back, pointing for her to get down, to leave. Rupp walks up behind Ricky and catches Lucy's eyes. She gives a nod and hops down. Ricky stakes a step backwards, and Rupp drills him with Rupp Dat! The crowd roars and cheers. Rupp looks down at him shaking his head for a second before making the cover.

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3!

The bell rings, and “Hero” plays.

Phillips: “And your winner, by pinfall... Aaron Rupp!”

Lucy slides into the ring and raises Ruup's arm in victory. Ricky rolls to the apron and slides out of the ring, holding his head. Powell has finally made it to that side of the ring and goes over to Ricky, trying to console him. Ricky just turns away, leaning on the apron. In the ring, Lucy is still raising Rupp's arm, turning to all sides of the arena, drawing cheers. She lowers their arms, and they speak a moment as we cut away.

Sharper: “Now lets go backstage where Jessica Winters is standing by. Jessica?”

Backstage, we see Gavin Taylor standing outside of his locker room with Jessica Winters.

Winters: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with Gavin Taylor. Tonight, Gavin, you’ll be facing Adam Allocco, but some people are wondering why you didn’t stop Syren’s challenge. Some are saying you could be competing for the World Title tonight.”

Taylor: “You know, Jessica. That’s a great point. And yeah, I may regret it. I’m facing the former champion tonight. But trust me, I’m planning to win. I’m planning to keep building on Rise to Greatness when I beat Syren that night. But I also know how much that match meant to Syren. Simply put…it was a bit of respect. She fired me up. She got me to finally have a moment were I arrived. The least I could do is let her have the match to fire her up. To get her back to the top spot. We’ll see. I know Xander won’t be taking it easy. But I’ll be watching.”

Winters: “You mention Adam tonight. Any last words for him?”

Taylor: “I don’t know what you did. I don’t know what Xander knows. But I trust Xander and frankly, if he thinks you deserve more coming your way, then I buy it. And tonight, that more will be less violent, but just as bad for you. Your time at the top will be short-lived. I will beat you. And then you can pick up the pieces. But don’t worry. You’re facing the All-Star. And damn it, I’m back!”

The crowd cheers.

Winters: “Best of luck tonight. Back to ringside.”

The scene cuts away.

Polly’s Playgirls vs. Happy Farmstead Friends

SCW World Tag Team Championship

After a competitive match where Polly was not at ringside with the Playgirls, the Happy Farmstead Friends manage to pull off the win and retain the titles. – I will add the match as soon as it is submitted. My apologies to the handlers of the wrestlers in this match.

We open up at the SCW Headquarters. The sounds of phones ringing and people talking is broken up by a shot into the office of SCW Founder, Mr. D. We then hear a buzz as Mr. D looks around and then looks at the phone in the room. He presses a button.

Mr. D: “Yes?”

Sasha: “Dad….can I talk to you?”

Mr. D: “Oh yeah. Of course!”

Sasha: “I’ll be right in.”

A few moments pass before Sasha walks into the office. Sasha walks to the desk and sits down across from him.

Sasha: “So enjoying things.”

Mr. D: “Of course! Comfortable chairs, big office, nice day, a visit from my daughter.”

Sasha: “Well I’m here on business. Next year, big deal, Rise to Greatness XX. What do you think about returning to Toronto for it?”

Mr. D: “I love it! Would be great to return to the Skydom-“

Sasha: “Come on dad, you know it’s not called that anymore. It’s the Rogers Centre.”

Mr. D: “True, but when we were there for the first one, it was. You know what else happened since then.”

Sasha: “What?”

Mr. D: “Four different presidents of the United States. Yeah….several football scandals. Social Media became a thing. Facebook didn’t exist!”

Mr. D shakes his head.

Mr. D: “I remember making business deals over this MSN thing.”

Sasha: “Now we just text and have apps for that.”

Mr. D: “Back then, apps were what you had before dinner at a restaurant!”

Sasha: “I know, I know.”

Mr. D: “What a time it was. Back in 2004, the first Rise to Greatness. Steve Griffin versus CHBK. Jason Zero was then Lestat and officiating. Dean Black and Jay Gold hated each other. Mr. Showtime! Mono Loco! The Relentless!”

Sasha: “The formative years. And since then, the talent has just gotten bigger and better. Selena Frost, Syren, Adam Allocco, Owen Lee, Holly Adams, GiGi Aries-“

Mr. D: “Twenty years ago, he wasn’t a problem either!”

Sasha: “Well a lot has changed since then. Except one thing…”

Mr. D: “What’s that?”

Sasha: “SCW is still the symbol for the greatest wrestling in the world.”

Mr. D: “You know what else?”

Mr. D reaches into his desk and pulls out a bottle of rye and two glasses.

Mr. D: “We can toast to that!”

Mr. D pours some rye for both and we cut forward to them cheering to their success. The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen.

“Rise to Greatness XX…July 2023…SCW returns home to Toronto!”

The logo remains on the screen for a bit longer before we cut back to the office. Sasha leans back in her chair.

Sasha: “There’s one other thing that’s changed, dad?”

Mr. D: “What’s that?”

Sasha: “Why are you in my office?”

Mr. D looks around and nods. He gets up and walks around as Sasha gets up and spins around to be on the other side. They swap places as the scene fades out.

Owen Cruze vs. The Holly Adams Brand Should be Featured Every Show

The opening rifts to ‘Here we Go’ by Chris Classic blasts through the PA, as mist fills the entranceway. The music stops, a huge explosion rocks the entranceway and Owen Cruze jumps, seemingly through the floor and landing on his feet, dropping to one knee and punching the floor

“I been more than ready
Preppin' heavy
For this day to come”

Owen gets to his feet, and looks left and right at the reaction he is getting, a look of focus and determination on his face as he takes in the crowd.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Miami, Florida, he is Owen Cruze!”

“And so now nothing can stop me
I just grind and work
Yeah yeah, you know the motto
You know we goin' hard cause we might never see tomorrow”

He begins the walk down to the ring, slapping the hand of anyone who offers, before sliding in and under the bottom rope, before standing in the middle of the ring his arms outstretched.

“I keep my eye on the fakes and got real from it
Mastered patience and free will from it
That's the real motivation some people kill for it
I keep reachin' for greatness because I'm built from it”

Owen points to the turnbuckle and then runs towards it, bouncing on the middle ropes and back flipping backwards, landing on both feet.

“Here we go
Give it a 100 never nothin' less
Here we go
We comin', you already know the rest
Here we go
We never settle 'cause we know it best
Who wanna test? Who?
Leave you outta breath”

Owen pulls on the top rope a couple of time, applauding the fans as his music fades.

Sharper: “Owen Cruze surprised in one sense to be in action and we found out that Mr. D pulled some strings. Wanting to see him in action.”

Knots: “Maybe hoping he gets injured.”

Sharper: “I doubt that.”

Knots: “Cruze is the man who attacked him last year. He’s been vengeful in the past.”

Lyman: “Either way, Cruze is going to take advantage of this. Against one of the co-TV Champs.”

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“One Shining Moment” by Luther Vandross plays as the crowd roars a bit. A few moments pass before we see The Holly Adams Brand Should Be Featured On Every Show walking out from the back with GiGi Aries and Samuel Davis. HABSBFOES continued down the ramp with the TV title clutched in her hands. Samuel Davis passed some pamphlets out to the crowd.

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by GiGi Aries and her co-champion Samuel Davis, from the Haüs of Nirvana, she is…. The Holly Adams Brand Should Be Featured On Every Show! And for all of your life coaching needs, contact 1-800-HOLLY22 and operators are standing by.”

Phillips turns to Aries as Aries smiles. All three Haus of Nirvana members take the ring with HABSBFOES heads straight to the corner. Sam takes the TV title belt from her, holds it up high into the air, before clutching it for safe keeping. GiGi says some words, talking to HABSBFOES while she stands in the corner.

Sharper: “Good lord. This is getting more and more ridiculous.”

Knots: “All showtime is good for advertising.”

Lyman: “Yeah, but this is a bit much. Even with the damn plug in the introductions!”

Sharper: “In any case, Owen Cruze defeated Samuel Davis on Breakdown. Now looking to defeat his co-champion.”

HABSBFOES looks at Cruze as Cruze watches Davis and Aries. The bell sounds. The two circle and HABSBFOES runs at Cruze and nails him with a couple of hard right hands. The crowd boos as Owen covers up as HABSBFOES makes sure to get a few more good shots in. The official, Jennifer Cassidy, calls for the break.

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HABSBFOES backs off and walks back to the middle of the ring. She turns back and kicks Owen in the ribs. She goes to whip him across the ring. Owen however jumps up at the corner and slingshots to the apron. He looks at HABSBFOES and shrugs. She runs at him and goes for a hard right. Owen blocks it and forearms her. She staggers back and Owen slingshots into the ring and spins through, taking her down with a hip toss. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “And Cruze with some great agility and that’s just something few can match.”

Lyman: “Clamidiya came in aggressive. Cruze turned it around.”

Knots: “Excuse me? Stop using her old name. She doesn’t own the trademark and don’t you want her getting what she’s owed!”

Sharper: “Or do you mean what Holly is owed?”

HABSBFOES gets up and turns and Owen chops her. The crowd woos. He chops her again. More woos. He then whips her across the ring. HABSBFOES bounces off and Owen hits a back elbow. He then jumps up and hits a leg drop. He rolls into a pin.

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HABSBFOES kicks out. Both get up and HABSBFOES moves to the corner. Owen walks over and chops her again. More woos. He then grabs her and pulls her out and scoop slams her down. Owen runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting another leg drop. He goes for another pin.

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HABSBFOES kicks out again. Owen gets up as HABSBFOES moves to the corner. Owen walks over and HABSBFOES kicks him in the ribs. She forearms him again and kicks him a second time. She runs into the ropes, bouncing off and goes for a clothesline. Cruze backflips through, dodging it. She then stops and turns as Owen jumps up and hits an enziguri kick to the side of the head and she falls through the ropes to the apron.

Sharper: “Again. Just amazing agility. Owen with the enziguri. Even backflipping through.”

Lyman: “He knows his opponent’s well. He’s got a new swagger for him and it’s come from just approaching this sport differently and we’ve seen that as of late.”

Knots: “Yeah, how’d that work against Hudson? And it’s going to let him down tonight.”

HABSBFOES slowly gets up on the apron. Owen walks over and grabs her, but HABSBFOES, out of desperation, grabs his head and hits a guillotine drop. The crowd boos. HABSBFOES turns and climbs up to the top rope. Owen shakes it off and turns and she dives off with a flying clothesline. The crowd boos. HABSBFOES follows up with the pin.

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Owen Cruze kicks out. Aries looks on as Davis does too, clutching the TV Championship. HABSBFOES turns and stomps Owen in the back and then the head before Owen rolls to the ropes nearest Aries and Davis. HABSBFOES then starts to stomp away on him, using the ropes for added leverage.

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HABSBFOES steps off and then turns and runs across the ring and bounces off the opposite side. She runs at Cruze and hits a running dropkick, knocking Owen off the apron and to the floor. He rolls over. Aries stands over him as Jennifer Cassidy walks over and tells them to get back. Aries calmly does as Davis turns away too.

Sharper: “Hard baseball slide. Clamidiya causes Owen to land hard in front of us.”

Lyman: “And with GiGi Aries and Samuel Davis right there.”

Knots: “Perfect. We get a front row seat to his demise!”

HABSBFOES looks around as Owen rolls over in pain. (1) He grabs at the announce table and HABSBFOES exits to the apron. She looks at Owen and then dives onto him, driving him into the announce table and both collapse to the mats. (1) The crowd ohs. Owen winces as HABSBFOES slowly gets up. (2) She looks at Owen and turns and rolls into the ring. She then backs up as Owen rolls over in pain. (3) She turns to Cassidy, telling her to count faster. Owen starts to stir though. (4) He uses the announce table to pull himself up. (5) He then turns and moves to the ring and rolls in. HABSBFOES follows up with a series of stomps to his back.

Sharper: “She was going to go for the countout. Owen Cruze still plenty of fight left. He got back into the ring.”

Lyman: “Hadn’t done enough damage yet. Getting a bit ahead of herself.”

Sharper: “Or desperate-“

Knots: “Or fighting smarter! Make Owen come to her!”

HABSBFOES then turns and runs across the ring again. She tries to repeat what she just did, going for another baseball slide. Owen however pushes back and dodges. HABSBFOES slides to the floor. She ends up on her feet and spins around before Owen hits a flip dive over the top rope onto her. The crowd roars. Owen rolls over. (1) He then gets up and turns and grabs her, dragging her up. He rolls her into the ring. Cruze rolls in after. HABSBFOES gets up and turns and throws hard right, but Owen blocks it and then grabs her and throws her into the corner. She steps out and Owen jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

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HABSBFOES kicks out. The crowd ohs. Both get up and Cruze grabs her, but she rakes his eyes. She then whips him into the ropes. Owen bounces off and HABSBFOES goes to grab him, but Owen jumps up and floats over her and into a DDT. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “She’s trying anything to keep the advantage, but Owen Cruze is just locked in. Float over DDT and Holly Adams blah, blah, blah, whatever she’s being called didn’t know where it was coming from!”

Knots: “The Holly Adams Brand Should Be Featured On Every Show! It rolls off the tongue!”

Cruze turns and exits to the apron. Davis looks on as Aries does too. Cruze then climbs up to the top rope. He looks at HABSBFOES as she rolls over, fighting up to her feet. She staggers up and turns as Cruze dives off and hits the Cruze Missile. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Cruze Missile. Just like on Breakdown. Hit it on Clamidiya!”

Knots: “Come on!”

Lyman: “She’s made some notable strides, but looks like the shortcuts are running thin tonight and she has no other answers.”

Cruze then looks around as HABSBFOES starts to get up and looks up at Cruze. He grabs her and pulls her arm up. She smacks him, just for good measure, but Owen knees her in the ribs before then hitting the ODE. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “ODE! May have gone back to the Cruze name, but still keeping the new moves!”

Cruze hooks the leg.

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The crowd roars. The bell sounds. Aries climbs up the steel steps.

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

Sharper: “And Cruze taking control at the end. Hits the ODE and wins tonight.”

Knots: “Hope Mr. D liked whatever he wanted to see. I just saw a lot of cheating! Terrible!”

Lyman: “I don’t know what you were watching, but Owen Cruze looked like a man on a mission.”

Sharper: “Back to the drawing board for the Haus and the Brand-“

Knots: “Trademarked!”

Cruze gets up and has his arm raised. He then turns as Aries enters the ring. Owen glares at him as Aries cups his hands at first. Cruze then turns and backs up to the ropes, keeping his eyes on him, before falling through the ropes and flipping down to his feet. He then turns and heads to the back. He high-fives fans as he walks up the rampway. Aries and Davis check on HABSBFOES.

“Don’t Come Lookin’” by Jackson Dean plays as the Apocalypse logo comes up on the screen before we see a shot of the SCW Underground Championship and then showing Kimberly Williams, Sarah Wolf, Autumn Valentine, The One, and Deanna Frost.

Sharper: “Well folks, our next match, we don’t know what to expect. The Underground Championship is on the line. Deanna Frost making her first defense.”

Lyman: “And in the middle, some want revenge. Some want to spill blood. Some we don’t know their motivations. All would love to be champion.”

Sharper: “Let’s take a look at how we got here.”

A recap video showing how these five came to meet at Apocalypse plays.

Kimberly Williams vs. Sarah Wolf vs. Autumn Valentine vs. The One vs. Deanna Frost

SCW Underground Championship

A woman’s voice can be heard as the video screens display the words she's saying in unison.

"Lexy Chapel Proudly Presents"

"AUTUMN VALENTINE"

“Miss Nothing” by The Pretty Reckless hits the PA system as Autumn Valentine walks out onto the stage wearing a black jacket. Across her ring-gear we see the ‘Lexy Chapel Presents’ and ‘Chapel Show’ branding. She pauses on the stage for a moment before being joined by Lexy Chapel who starts pointing at her, and yelling at the fans to cheer for her. Around Lexy’s neck we see a lanyard which appears to be a manager’s license.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit and is for the SCW Underground Championship! First, introducing, hailing from Los Angeles, California, accompanied, and PROUDLY represented, by Lexy Chapel, this is AUTUMN VALENTINE!”

Autumn walks to the ring accompanied by Lexy. She skips up to the apron and jumps up before sliding off her jacket and letting it fall to the floor. She then runs at the turnbuckles, climbing up and throwing up her arms before looking to the camera confidently. She jumps from the outside of the ropes to inside of the ring, rolling back to her feet before walking the middle of the ring and dropping down into the splits. Lexy walks behind her, pointing down at her and still trying to get the fans to support her. Lexy holds a hand down to pull Autumn back to her feet as Autumn walks to the corner as the music fades out.

Sharper: “Autumn Valentine stepping into the underground more for revenge, but I’m sure she wouldn’t mind the title.”

Knots: “She wants her hands on Sarah Wolf. She wants to get past this. She wanted to end it at Breakdown, but now, all of the issues, all of the fighting, it comes to a place where five people, none of whom really care for each other, can do what they want!”

The arena goes dark, and slowly smoke begins to rise from the entry way.  "Battle Cry" by Little V begins to play over the PA system...

I hear the Battle Cry

Under the Devil's Sky
The One Winged Angel Screams
It fuels my Hopes and Dreams
The Best Bout Machine

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?

With the stinger of the song hitting, an explosion and pyrotechnics hit, cuing the spotlights to hit, and standing in the entry way is The One with her back turned to the audience, head down, and her right hand up in the air with the number one in the air.  She turns at the waist, looking directly at the ring, and slowly lowers her hand, finger still extended, to point to her destination.  She fully turns and begins her walk to the ring, quickly, but methodically, occasionally slowly down to look around, not necessarily trusting anyone around her to not come rush her and attack her.

Phillips: “Next, from Your Worst Personal Nightmare, she is The One!”

As she reaches the ring, she again looks over both shoulders, taking glimpses of the fans, and assuring her safety before entering.  She makes a full lap of the ring, walking, and staring at everyone at ringside, and occasionally looking toward the upper decks.  As she feels the situation is comfortable and safe, she walks to the corner facing the ramp, extending both hands and pointing with one finger toward the entryway, and then turning both palms up and making the motion with both hands to "bring it."  She then slumps into the corner, sitting on the mat, and awaiting her opponent to enter the ring.

Sharper: “We still don’t know much about The One, but after her and Kimberly Williams solved nothing weeks ago, she’s turned her attention to Deanna Frost.”

Lyman: “Was it to get a title match? Was it because of Kim? We don’t know, but she’s certainly going to enjoy this forum.”

“When I Am Queen” by Jack Off Jill plays throughout the arena. The crowd roars as the cameras pan around the arena. Autumn just watches as The One remains focused on the stage. Cameras continue to pan throughout the crowd, catching fans looking around too before Lexy points. Autumn turns as we see Sarah Wolf slowly sauntering through the crowd. She ends up at the barricade. Autumn walks along the ropes and looks at her. Sarah Wolf just smirks as Wolf leans on the barricade.

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

Sharper: “And while Autumn Valentine may want to finish things with Wolf and I don’t doubt Wolf wants her hands on Autumn, she has a bigger target – Kim Williams.”

Lyman: “And think about this. She may focus on Deanna, or just winning, all to take something from Kim. Wolf has proven, in a short time, to be one of the most vengeful people on the roster!”

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: “Next, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the Woman Scorned, 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. Wolf now steps over the barricade and moves to the ring. Autumn exits to the apron as Steve Hollinsworth and Jennifer Cassidy, the officials, get between them. Kim smirks in the ring.

Sharper: “And Wolf now coming in. Going for Kim. Autumn going to cut her off.”

Lyman: “And while they all want Kim, Kim wants the Underground Title!”

Knots: “She’s use this to have fun. Hell, she now knows she’s going to have fun. Chaos is going reign here!”

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, taking 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. The SCW Underground Championship is around her waist. Wolf starts to back up and walks around the ring. Autumn re-enters the ring as Lexy backs up to go to Autumn’s corner.

Phillips: “And finally, from Manhattan, New York, the SCW Underground Champion, she is 'The Queen's Guard', 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. Wolf remains on the floor as Deanna hands off her title to Hollinsworth. Hollinsworth holds it over his head as the SCW Underground Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “Chaos at ringside, yet Deanna walks into it. The defending champion and a hard challenge for her.”

Knots: “Yeah. With all of the emotion, the hatred, and it’s one fall to a finish.”

Lyman: “Exactly. And with Underground rules, the pin can happen anywhere!”

Hollinsworth turns as before the bell sounds, we then see Autumn running along the ropes and vaulting herself, over Lexy Chapel and Jennifer Cassidy and onto Sarah Wolf on the floor. The crowd erupts in cheers. The bell sounds. Kim then runs over and nails The One with a hard forearm shot before spinning through and going for Deanna. She attempts a clothesline, but Deanna ducks. Kim falls forward and through the ropes to the floor, intentionally. She then turns and looks under the ring as she starts to find fun items. Autumn stirs as Sarah rolls over. Deanna turns and sees Kim getting plunder as she turns as The One gets up. Deanna shoulders her back into the corner. She then nails her with a series of hard shoulder thrusts.

Sharper: “Chaos to begin as we expected. Deanna Frost all over The One. Autumn just getting up.”

Lyman: “She took out Sarah Wolf and looks like Autumn is looking to make revenge a hot dish tonight.”

Knots: “Kim is making sure we get to the underground quick!”

Kim throws a chair into the ring before throwing in another chair. She pulls out a table as the crowd roars before looking at it and throwing it down. She walks around and grabs a toolbox, pulling it out and dumping it over before spinning around the ringpost. Deanna grabs The One and drags her out and hits a snapmare before seeing the chairs. She looks at Kim before turning back and unfolding one of the chairs. She places it down and runs into the ropes. She bounces off, jumping onto the seat and nailing The One with a diving clothesline. The One falls to the mat as Deanna goes for the pin.

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The One kicks out. On the floor, Autumn grabs Sarah and throws her over the Spanish announce table. She then climbs over and dives onto her, hammering away.

Sharper: “Autumn attacking Wolf. All over her.”

Knots: “Jesus. Just going right for her.”

Lyman: “Jennifer Cassidy right by them in case Autumn goes for the pin.”

Sharper: “The One kicking out in the ring and look at Kim! She’s just pulling everything out from under the ring!”

She pulls out a barbed wire board as the crowd roars. She then smiles and leans it against the barricade. Security comes over to keep fans back as Kim smiles and waves in the ring as Deanna looks up and sees his. She turns back and grabs the One. She nails her with a couple of hard rights before going to whip her across. The One stops and pulls her in and just lifts her up, dropping her face first into the seat of the chair. Deanna pops up and The One then hits a drop toe hold, driving her face first into the seat. The One rolls over as Kim keeps moving around the ring. She looks at Autumn as Autumn pulls off from Sarah. Kim ignores her and looks under the ring again and pulls out a bag. She smiles and throws it into the ring. She then looks down and nods before The One runs over and hits a dropkick, knocking Kim back up and over the English announce table. Knots moves out of the way as Kim drops down.

Sharper: “Good lord! Right in our lap!”

Lyman: “Right by Sarah too! Kim bringing in all of the weapons and not using any of it!”

Deanna turns and rolls over as The One walks over and Autumn grabs Sarah, but before she can get her up, The One grabs her and runs her back into the ring apron. Autumn winces. The One then hits a back chop before nailing her with a hard right. She turns and whips her and into the steel steps. They bowl over as Autumn rolls over in pain. The One then turns and walks over to Kim, pulling her up. Sarah reaches for Kim, but can’t grab her as she can be seen cut from Autumn’s right hands. The One then rolls Kim into the ring. She rolls in after. The One gets up and Kim gets to her hands and knees and The One promptly stomps Kim in the hand. Kim winces and The One then grabs her and lifts her up and throws her into the corner. The One turns back, but Deanna hits a straight kick to the ribs before turning and placing her foot in the brace of the open chair and kicks it up into The One’s face. The crowd ohs as The One falls over.

Sharper: “Deanna with a chair kick right to the face.”

Lyman: “How do you block that? How?”

Knots: “I don’t think she did. Look at her eye.”

A gash can be seen over The One’s right eye. Deanna then walks over and grabs The One and pulls her over with a back suplex. Deanna goes for the pin.

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Kim hits an elbow drop. She rolls over.

Kim: “Hey! I haven’t had fun yet!”

Deanna: “Then get at it!”

Deanna swings at her, but Kim blocks it and fires back. She nails her again and then gets up and hits a Meteora. Kim rolls through before seeing all of the chairs. She grabs the one kicked and places it down before turning and grabbing a second one, unfolding it and placing it back to back with the first one. She grabs a third chair, continuing to build her small chair structure. Autumn stirs as Sarah now crawls to the ring. She falls to the apron and looks under before grabbing something and pulling it up. Kim sees her as Sarah climbs up to the apron and Kim runs over and nails her with a hard right. Sarah falls to a knee. Kim turns and Deanna starts to get up. The One gets up, bloodied and walks over and Kim elbows her in the ribs before then nailing her again. Kim nails Deanna with a shot before then turning and grabbing The One and placing her on the top rope. Kim nails her again as the crowd roars. Kim turns and kicks Deanna in the side of the head. Deanna rolls to the apron. Kim turns back and grabs The One who then nails her in the ribs. Sarah Wolf then comes in and we notice she has a fork in her hand and nails Kim in the side of the head. Kim turns, more from the impact and The One then shoves her back and Kim lands back first on the backs of the chairs. The crowd ohs as Kim bounces off and falls to the side in a heap.

Sharper: “Oh! Oh! Oh!”

Knots: “How the hell is that something you recover from? She just landed back first on those chair backs!”

Sharper: “Broken in half! And Wolf is just getting started!”

Wolf follows up and stabs The One in the forehead with the fork too. She winces and Wolf enters the ring. She then grabs Deanna as she gets up and drives the fork into her head. She drops down and falls to the floor. Wolf throws the fork down before then rolling to the floor. Autumn starts to get up and Wolf grabs her and headbutts her for good measure before turning back. Lexy looks on concerned as Wolf reaches under the ring, pulling out a black bag, before reaching in and pulling out a pizza cutter. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Oh my God! This woman, this violent, violent woman, has her tool to maim.”

Knots: “And Kim is still down in the ring. And she’s not had much fun yet as she put it!”

Wolf rolls into the ring and gets up. She smirks as she walks over. The One gets up first and turns to her and Wolf runs the cutter across her forehead. The One spins down to the mat, holding her head in pain. The crowd ohs. Kim grabs at the chairs and Wolf stands over her. She looks at her as Kim looks at her and smirks. She mouths “Do it!” Wolf shrugs and kicks her in the ribs before pulling her up and driving the handle into the forehead. Kim falls over the chairs and Wolf follows up by grabbing her and placing her on the middle rope. She then takes the cutter and grinds it into the forehead of Kim. The crowd ohs in awe and disgust as Kim grimaces a bit, but also lets out a smile. Wolf keeps grinding the cutter, causing it to start to tear at Kim’s flesh, and blood starts to come from her forehead. Finally, she turns and runs it across. Kim rolls over to mat, holding her forehead.

Sharper: “Just maiming Kimberly Williams!”

Knots: “This is what Wolf wanted and she’s just getting started it seems.”

Lyman: “And she has Kim.”

Kim grabs at the ropes. Wolf grabs her and pulls her up and grinds the pizza cutter again into her forehead. Kim holds onto her arms trying to stop her, but Deanna pulls herself up onto the apron. She then enters the ring and runs up behind Wolf. She grabs her and hits a German suplex into a the opened chairs behind her. Wolf goes into them, causing some to bend as she ends up in a heap. The crowd ohs. Deanna looks up and turns and looks at her. She crawls over and covers her.

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Kim however pulls herself to the middle turnbuckle and dives forward with a senton backsplash onto Deanna, Wolf and the mangled chairs. Kim hits and rolls over in pain as the crowd ohs.

Knots: “The hell is wrong with her?!”

Lyman: “Landing on those chairs. Landing on Wolf and Deanna too, but still!”

Williams rolls over as Autumn climbs into the ring. She gets up and runs over and grabs Kim and throws her out of the ring. Autumn turns and walks over to Wolf and pulls her up and then hits a snap suplex on the chairs. The crowd ohs as Autumn goes for the pin.

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The One breaks it up. She rolls over and then notices a bag that Kim had put in earlier. She pulls it up as Autumn kicks her in the ribs. Autumn then nails The One with a shot before seeing the bag. She grabs it and lifts it up, undoing the string. She then looks inside and smirks. She turns and then dumps the contents, a bunch of Lego. The crowd roars. Autumn looks at it and then turns as The One nails her with a hard right and then another. Autumn teeters. The One then backs up and bounces off the ropes. She goes for a discus forearm, but Autumn steps up and ducks. She then turns and runs into the ropes, bouncing off, but The One powerslams Autumn into the lego. Autumn rolls over, writhing in pain. The One looks over and smirks before turning and getting clotheslined by Deanna into it. She then stops as Kim springboards to the top rope and crossbodies Deanna into the lego. Deanna yells in pain as Kim remains on her for the pin.

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Deanna kicks out.

Sharper: “Kim nearly takes it. The Lego. God.”

Lyman: “I’m having flashbacks to terrible evenings where I stepped in it.”

Knots: “You’re still recovering!”

Kim gets up and looks around before crawling over to a few pieces and just quickly putting them together for then just throwing it at Sarah Wolf as she stirs. Kim turns and sees Deanna getting up and kicks her in the ribs. She turns around and rolls to the floor. She starts to look around under the ring as The One and Autumn both stir. Kim then looks and grabs a staple gun. The crowd erupts in cheers. Kim rolls into the ring and gets up. She steps over and walks over to The One and staples her in the face. The crowd ohs and she falls back to the corner. Kim then looks around and turns to Deanna and repeats the process. Deanna falls to a knee and down to the corner. Kim then points to Autumn.

Kim: “Next up! Come on-“

Kim steps up and Autumn blocks it. Kim keeps trying and Autumn then kicks her in the ribs and then kicks her in the knees before Autumn grabs her head and runs forward, jumping to the middle rope and hitting a shiranui into the Lego. The crowd ohs. Autumn winces from the impact but stays on her for the pin.

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Kim kicks out. Autumn rolls back and turns and Sarah Wolf then gets up and locks in the Exor-kissed on Autumn.

Sharper: “Autumn gets two, but Exorkissed! Wolf!”

Lyman: “Sending a message. That black liquid!”

Wolf then steps back and looks at her before biting her forehead. Autumn grimaces and pushes away. She falls back to the ropes. Wolf then kicks her in the ribs before turning back to Kim. Kim turns and looks at her as Wolf grabs her and then kicks her in the ribs. She then turns and grabs one of the unfolded chairs, stepping on the seat to flatten it before throwing it at Kim. She then grabs another and folds it up before turning to Kim. Kim starts to get up as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “What in the world?”

Knots: “Are we going to see a chair war?!”

Sharper: “These mangled chairs and Wolf wants to beat Kim while she’s going down swinging! I don’t know if this is honourable or she’s driven by wanting to make this as painful as possible?!”

Kim looks at Wolf. Wolf then motions for her to swing. Kim smiles and feigns a swing, but Wolf then nails her in the side. Kim winces and turns and nails Wolf in the shoulder. Wolf winces and turns and swing, catching Kim in the thigh. Kim then goes high, Wolf ducks. Wolf then nails Kim in the right shoulder before Kim jabs her in the ribs. The crowd roars as Kim then backs up and swings, but Wolf gets the chair up, using it to parry. They then both swing, both hitting the chairs a few times before both lift their chairs up and The One comes out with a running boot while Deanna nails Wolf with a running knee. The crowd ohs. Both go down. Deanna covers Wolf.

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The One breaks it up and then grabs Deanna and throws her out of the ring. The One turns around and waits for Kim to get up. Kim staggers and The One steps up and grabs her by the chest. Kim elbows out and just then, Autumn jumps to the top rope and springboards back with a moonsault, taking both down. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Back and forth. Everyone down!”

Lyman: “Jesus! Look at the bodies!”

Sharper: “Look at the carnage, the blood…and all for revenge and to become the Underground Champion!”

Autumn starts to slowly get up as Lexy looks on. Autumn winces and turns and grabs The One and turns and throws her out of the ring. Autumn grabs Kim and turns and throws her into some of the chairs. She rolls over. Autumn turns and looks at Wolf. Deanna starts to get up and Autumn runs over and dropkicks her in the jaw through the ropes. Deanna falls back. Autumn rolls back and then turns back to Sarah Wolf. She almost stalks her as Wolf starts to get up, holding her jaw. She turns and Autumn then runs at her and goes for the Blindspot, but Wolf turns, seeing the big screen and uses it to time a duck. Autumn stops and turns and Wolf then grabs a chair and turns and swings, catching Autumn in the side of the head with it. Autumn just gets a hand up, but she falls to a knee. Wolf then dives onto her, reaching into her mouth and locking in the Black Hand. Autumn struggles at first as Wolf pushes her down.

Sharper: “Wolf has the Black Hard locked in! The Black Hand!”

Knots: “And nowhere for Autumn to go!”

Lyman: “The One! She’s up though.”

The One gets up and turns and climbs onto the apron and grabs Wolf, pulling on her head and getting her to the apron. Wolf, however, doesn’t let go. She keeps just looking at Autumn as Autumn struggles. Hollinsworth is ready to count, but The One keeps trying to get Wolf off. They’re both on the apron before Kim runs over and hits a double Shadowblade, catching both The One and Wolf, causing both to fall back and into the barbed wire board. The crowd ohs. Kim turns and ends up on Autumn for the pin.

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3!

The crowd roars and cheers. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and NEW SCW Underground Champion, Kimberly Williams!”

The crowd cheers. Kim falls back, cackling in joy.

Sharper: “And Kim somehow did it! She survived!”

Lyman: “And in the process got another last laugh on Sarah Wolf who had taken Autumn Valentine down.”

Knots: “Yeah and she’s now got her precious. But when The One or Wolf wake up…”

Sharper: “For now. Kimberly Williams has the title she covets. It’s back around her waist. And in this chaos, she thrives!”

Kimberly Williams starts to get up and Hollinsworth hands her the title. She throws it over her head as the crowd cheers. Kim then dances around the ring with it as Deanna looks on from the floor, holding her jaw. Jennifer Cassidy goes to check on The One and Sarah Wolf. Kim continues her celebration as the scene fades to black.

The scene opens up as we see a man frantically waving a woman into a room.

Man: “Come on! Come on!”

The woman runs into the room. The man turns and slams the door shut. He then looks around, motioning to a desk by the door. The woman runs over and the two start to move the desk into the doorway. Afterwards, the man turns as the woman backs up, taking a few deep breaths.

Man: “I think we’re good.”

Woman: “You don’t know-“

Man: “We can’t run forward.”

The woman then heads across the room and looks out a window. She turns back. The man comes over.

Woman: “We could try to get out that way.”

Man: “And then we’ll just be running-“

Suddenly, the door bursts open, the desk flying into a series of pieces as we then see a large man standing in the doorway. He calmly moves out of the way before Holly Adams walks forward.

Holly: “Thank you Brittany. Now…who wants some life coaching….TRADEMARKED…life coaching?”

Holly smiles. The SCW Under Attack logo then comes up on the screen.

“SCW presents Under Attack, live on Sunday, November 6, 2022, only on pay per view.”

We cut back to see GiGi Aries now standing between the man and woman, handing them pamphlets.

GiGi: “We can help with the paranoia and fears of being chased. We’re very good…for a few easy payments of $29.95.”

GiGi smiles as the scene cuts to black.

Gavin Taylor vs. Adam Allocco

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 roars as “All Star” Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp. He briefly poses with his arms outstretched before beginning his walk down the ramp with noticeable swagger in his step.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit. Introducing first, from Los Angeles, California, he is The All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Sharper: “Here comes a man who very well could have been facing Adam Allocco for the World Championship tonight were it not for his former partner using his Trios contract to capture that very title.”

Lyman: “Right, either by earning it through his recent run of success or by cashing in his Trios contact, the match we’re seeing now might’ve been the main event. As it stands, Xander Valentine is now our World Champion, and Gavin agreed to let Syren wrap up some finished business with the champ.”

Gavin hops up onto the apron and looks around at the cheering crowd. He pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second rope 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. He hops down from the second rope and goes to the corner, doing a couple of small stretches as his music slowly fades out.

Knots: “From a potential World Championship main event to fighting for bragging rights. How far these two have fallen!”

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 silver confetti falls within the pillar of light. The rough guitar chords of “Wired” by JJ Wilder strike the sound system. Adam Allocco 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. He saunters down slowly, while he cocks a wily smile toward any nearby cameras. He forms a triangle with both hands.

Phillips: “And his opponent, from Rochester, New York, he is the Renaissance Man, the King of HARDStyle, Adam Allocco!”

Sharper: “And you say bragging rights, Jon, but both these men have something to prove here.”

Lyman: “You’re right, Adam. In the case of Allocco, he wants to show that his short reign as champion doesn’t spell the end of his World Championship aspirations. He wants to show that him beating Selena Frost wasn’t some fluke. He can still hang and he plans to prove it here, while Gavin Taylor wants to keep the momentum he’s built up, possibly to launch himself into the main event scene.”

Knots: “Then I guess we’ll find out who’s real tonight!”

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 while heading over to a corner and forming the triangle hand gesture towards the crowd while his music fades out. He turns and faces Gavin in the opposite corner. The bell sounds, prompting a roar from the crowd. The two men step forward and circle one another.

Sharper: “And here we go, Gavin Taylor versus Adam Allocco.”

Lyman: “After Xander’s shocking Trios cash-in, neither man had a plan here at Apocalypse, but you can bet they’re going to make the most of what they’ve been given.”

The two lunge at one another, locking up. They thrash back and forth for a few moments before Adam stomps on Gavin’s foot. Gavin loses his grip and Adam transitions into a side headlock. Gavin reaches up and tries to get a handful of Adam’s hair, but Adam spins into a hammerlock. He pushes Gavin forward, up against the ropes. Gavin cradles the top rope with his free arm as the referee tries to get in between them.

1!

Adam releases the hold, but Gavin immediately throws an elbow back to catch Adam in the jaw. The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Adam stumbles back. Gavin turns and charges at Adam. He plows into him with a European uppercut. Adam falls back and hits the ropes, rebounding right into Gavin, who grabs Adam and swings him around before planting him with a sidewalk slam. Gavin leans back and hooks the far leg for the cover.

1!

Adam kicks out and rolls onto his stomach.

Sharper: “And you already see here, both men willing to do what it takes to get the upper hand.”

Knots: “Even if it’s not squeaky clean!”

Gavin gets to his feet and sees Adam bring himself to his knees. Gavin hits the ropes and comes back, jumping up for the All-Starmaker, but Adam manages to block and catch Gavin, dropping him flat onto the mat while keeping hold of his leg. Adam pushes himself to his feet and quickly turns Gavin into a single-leg crab. The crowd roars as Gavin reaches out for the ropes.

Sharper: “Allocco, always quick to counter, catching Gavin in a submission off of that shining wizard attempt.”

Gavin manages to crawl to the ropes in quick fashion. He reaches out and gets a fingertip on the bottom rope before Adam drags him back towards the center of the ring. Gavin pounds the mat in frustration. He begins to shift his body. He struggles briefly before ending up on his back, spinning Adam with him. Adam tries to turn him back over, but Gavin reaches up and yanks him into a small package!

1!

2!

Adam busts out of it and crawls to the corner. Gavin springs up, albeit with a slight limp. Still, he charges the corner as Adam pulls himself up. Adam turns around right into a vicious yakuza kick! The impact sends Adam spilling over the top rope, onto the apron, then crashing onto the floor. He rolls towards the announcer’s desk. The crowd roars as Gavin takes a moment to rest in the corner.

Sharper: “What a shot, sending Adam right out here in front of us!”

Knots: “Look out now!”

Gavin drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring. (1) He walks over to Adam, who’s pulling himself up using the desk. Gavin grabs him from behind, but Adam drives his elbow back, plowing it into Gavin’s gut. (2) Gavin falls to a knee and clutches his stomach. Adam quickly turns and hooks Gavin’s head. (3) Adam hoists Gavin up before quickly dropping him with a snap suplex onto the announcer’s desk! The crowd ohs on impact, the sound cracking throughout the arena. (4) Adam stays on the ground while Gavin rolls on the table, arching his back.

Sharper: “A quick suplex, right here on our table!”

Lyman: “And you see, it didn’t break, but in a way, that could be worse. Adam already put some work in on that back with the single-leg crab, and now dropping Gavin on the perfect spot on our table, just driving his spine down.”

(5) Adam pulls himself up and drags Gavin off the desk. (6) He immediately whips him into the ring apron. Gavin crunches into the apron, again arching his back after the impact. Adam grabs him once again and rolls him into the ring. Adam slides in, transitioning directly into a lateral press.

1!

2!

Gavin gets a shoulder up and rolls onto his stomach. Adam stays on him, shifting his body to get on top of Gavin and hook him in a grounded waistlock. Adam shuffles to his feet, bringing Gavin along with him and flinging him back with a snap German suplex! Gavin flips on impact, ending up in the corner. He tries to pull himself up using the ropes, but Adam springs up and boots him in the head, scraping his boot across Gavin’s cheek along the way. The crowd ohs as Gavin falls back to the mat.

Sharper: “Oh, and what impact, again!”

Lyman: “Adam’s found himself with the advantage thanks to his technical ability, but reminding us there that he’s a hell of a striker, too.”

Adam reaches down and yanks Gavin to his feet, immediately hooking his head and stepping back towards the middle of the ring. He grabs Gavin’s leg before hoisting him up and driving him into the mat with a fisherman’s suplex. Adam spins his hips and springs back to his feet, bringing Gavin back up along with him while keeping both his head and leg hooked. Once again, he hoists Gavin up and plants him before bringing himself and Gavin to a vertical base for a third.

Sharper: “One more for The Triumvirate.”

Lyman: “And Adam’s in complete control now, doing enough damage to Gavin’s body that I’m not expecting a counter here.”

For a final time, Adam lifts Gavin up and plants him for The Triumvirate. The crowd roars. Adam bridges up into a pin.

1!

2!

Gavin kicks out. Adam sits up and nods. He spins to his feet and stalks Gavin, who slowly stirs while holding his back.

Sharper: “You see the damage there. Gavin’s got a long way to fight back from this.”

Knots: “And Adam’s got a short way to stick the fork in!”

Gavin uses the ropes to pull himself up while Adam stays just behind him. Gavin turns and immediately gets a boot to the gut. Adam goes to drop him with a cutter, but Gavin pushes him away. Adam stumbles away while Gavin drops to a knee, holding his back.

Sharper: “Back from Rehab, countered!”

Lyman: “But Gavin not able to take advantage!”

Adam regains his balance and turns back to Gavin. He takes a step towards him, but Gavin suddenly springs up and drills him with the Dependable Roundhouse! The crowd explodes on impact while Adam drops to the mat. Gavin, still slightly spinning from the momentum of the kick, falls back onto Adam for the cover.

1!

2!

Adam throws his shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Both men are laid out amongst each other.

Sharper: “And out of nowhere, Gavin Taylor almost steals this match!”

Lyman: “Gavin with one of the most explosive movesets in SCW. He’s always just one move away from completely shifting the momentum in his favour. This might just be one of those cases!”

Knots: “Tell you what, Adam’s dominated most of this match, but a kick to the head is a kick to the head! He’s feeling it!”

The referee begins to count as both men continue to be out. (1) Adam shifts first, crawling out from under Gavin. (2) Gavin slowly drags himself towards the ropes. (3) Adam does the same, but manages to get to his feet before Gavin. He turns and sees Gavin slowly pulling himself up using the ropes. He runs at Gavin, but Gavin suddenly pulls down the top rope. Adam falls over, but desperately grabs a hold of the rope to keep himself on the apron. Adam stands on the apron, but Gavin jolts through to crumple Adam up with a shoulder to the gut. Adam doubles over, in between the top and middle rope. Gavin reacts quickly, grabbing hold of Adam’s head and starting to pull him inside of the ring.

Sharper: “And Gavin now, looking for that Cubic Zirconium Cutter!”

Lyman: “Adam fighting back!”

The crowd buzzes as Adam struggles to stay on the apron. He drops to his knees, effectively blocking Gavin from pulling him in any further. Gavin lets go and Adam pushes him away. Adam quickly gets to his feet. Gavin lunges forward and swings at Adam, but Adam ducks it and pops right back up to pop Gavin with a forearm. Gavin stumbles back, holding his jaw. Adam hops up and springboards off the top rope. He goes flying at Gavin, but Gavin suddenly throws his arm up and destroys Adam with a Gavin Taylor Lariat! The crowd roars as both men fall to the mat near the ropes.

Sharper: “My God! That lariat, just plucking Allocco from the sky!”

Knots: “And Simon mentioned Gavin’s explosive moveset, and in that moveset, nothing shines quite as bright as that lariat! He’s gotta go for the cover!”

Gavin reaches out and flings his arm out onto Adam’s chest.

1!

2!

Adam slides his foot underneath the bottom rope. The crowd oohs. Gavin looks up at the referee, who signals to Adam’s foot and then throws up two fingers. Gavin plops his head back down to the mat in disappointment, arm still draped over Adam’s chest.

Sharper: “Adam with his foot underneath the rope!”

Lyman: “Gavin hitting his mark, but it was coming off that possible Triangle Dropkick attempt from Adam, which had them lined up near the ropes. Right move, wrong time for Gavin.”

Sharper: “Even still, this match basically coming to a full restart. Whatever advantage Allocco built up went out the window with that vicious lariat!”

Both men slowly get to a vertical base. Gavin grapples Adam and rips him away from the ropes, but Adam fights back, making it a struggle.

Lyman: “And like you said, Adam, back at square one. Locked up just as they were a good ten minutes ago!”

Gavin wins the brief struggle, locking Adam in a side headlock.

Sharper: “Gavin coming out on top now, transitioning into the headlock.”

Adam forces Gavin towards the ropes. Adam pushes Gavin into the ropes. Gavin releases the headlock while rebounding off the ropes. Gavin hits the opposite ropes. Adam runs right back at him. Gavin goes for another Gavin Taylor Lariat, but Adam ducks it. Both men come to a stop and turn. Gavin goes for a Dependable Roundhouse, but Adam throws his elbow up to not only block it, but catch Gavin’s leg. Adam trips Gavin to the mat and grabs both of his legs before flipping forward into a jackknife pin!

1!

2!

Gavin pushes Adam off at the last second. Adam gets to his feet a split second before Gavin, but it’s enough for him to grab Gavin and go for Back from Rehab again. Gavin prevents Adam from dropping and gets loose from his grip to lock Adam in a waistlock. Gavin pushes Adam forward into the ropes. Gavin uses the momentum to roll back into an O’Connor roll!

1!

2!

Adam pushes Gavin off. Adam gets to his feet, but Gavin stays on him, quickly grabbing him and setting up for a Desperation Buzzer-Beater, but Adam elbows Gavin in the side of the head. Gavin stumbles away. He turns back towards Adam, who goes for a kick to the gut, but Gavin catches the leg, leaving Adam hopping on his free leg.

Sharper: “Again, Allocco going for Back from Rehab, but again, Gavin countering!”

Gavin spins Adam around and hops up on his back before driving him into the mat with a crucifix bomb!

1!

2!

Adam rolls back to get free of the pin, floating to his feet. Gavin quickly pushes himself up, but gets a boot to the knee for his troubles. Gavin buckles slightly. Adam uses the moment to quickly hook Gavin’s head and drop him with Back from Rehab! The crowd ohs and roars as Gavin bounces back on impact.

Sharper: “Oh, but there it is! Back from Rehab!”

Knots: “Finally got it off!”

Adam crawls over to Gavin and hooks both of his legs with authority.

1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds. “Wired” plays throughout the arena as the crowd roars. Adam takes a moment to recover on the mat, lying next to Gavin.

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

Sharper: “A hell of a fight, and Allocco comes out on top!”

Adam finally gets to his feet. The referee raises his arm in victory.

Lyman: “And like we stated during this match, Adam quite frankly dominated the first half of this match. Gavin, though, he’s one of the hottest stars we have right now, and you can see why. He didn’t give up, he regained the momentum, and nearly stole one from our former World Champion.”

Gavin slowly comes to, crawling towards the corner. The referee rushes over to check on him as he sits up in the corner. He locks eyes with Adam, who gives him a nod. Gavin nods in return. Adam drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring.

Sharper: “Quick show of respect there. Allocco wanting to show that, no matter what happened with his reign, he’s still capable of holding that title. He did that tonight by hanging with one of our very best.”

Lyman: “But Gavin, even in a loss, showing that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. If I know him, then I know that this match won’t stop the roll he’s been on, and with a Trios contract in hand, that could mean trouble for whoever he decides to use it on!”

Adam makes his way up the ramp, posing for a few fans on the way. Meanwhile, Gavin finally gets back to his feet. He nurses his back while the referee continues to check on him. Gavin looks up the ramp and watches Adam as he disappears behind the curtain.

A recap video plays showing the past history between Glory Braddock and Josh Hudson.

Glory Braddock vs. Josh Hudson

SCW United States Championship

The first chords of "Immortal" by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play over the PA system...

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a thirty minute time limit and is for the SCW United States Championship! First, the challenger, from London, England, she is the British Bombshell, Glory Braddock!”

Glory Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million bucks and grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the crowd for a moment before making her way down the entrance ramp.

I come alive at the second of midnight
So I can fly when the world is asleep
You scream and howl as I'm taking the first bite
Blood on my tongue tastes of eternity

People will come and go
Some stories never told
They bury me down below
But I'll never die
'Cause I'm immortal
Yes, immortal

The British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before stepping through the ropes and into the ring.  Once in the ring Glory heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. Then the music dies down slowly...

Sharper: “Glory Braddock is looking to finally hold the US Title again. She nearly won the title back at Holly-Wood of the South, but Josh Hudson won the title, becoming the champion. A bit of retribution on her mind.”

Knots: “And she thinks she can go hold for hold with Hudson. She certainly took it to him before, but Hudson had the advantage. But Glory isn’t the same as she was then. No more games. Just looking to yet again be the best.”

“Duality” by Slipknot blares through the PA system. The cameras show the crowd who begin cheering before zooming in at the entrance way, where Josh Hudson steps out, the SCW United States Championship around his waist.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from New York City, New York-“

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “He is the SCW United States Champion, Josh Hudson!”

Hudson wears a sleeveless black hoodie as he slowly makes his way down the ramp. He reaches the bottom of the ramp and he looks out to the crowd before making his way up the ring steps, and climbs into the ring. He goes to the bottom right hand corner, climbing to the top rope, and staring out at the crowd once again, as he lifts both fists into the air, earning more cheers before he climbs down and leans into the turnbuckle, waiting for the match to begin. He takes off his title and extends it to Steve Hollinsworth, the official. Hollinsworth takes the title, steps back to the middle of the ring and holds the title over his head. The crowd cheers some more as Glory looks at Josh and Josh watches her. Hollinsworth hands off the title as the SCW United States Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson in his adopted home, defending the title. His first defense since defeating Owen Cruze, then Lee, at Rise to Greatness.”

Knots: “And Glory Braddock knows that. Glory Braddock is saying she knows she can outdo Owen and this is a way to prove it.”

Lyman: “Both also are two of the best technical wrestlers in SCW history. So it will be interesting. We saw them brawl on the last Breakdown, before Glory tried to lock in the Shekinah Glory. Hudson just got out of it as we were going off the air.”

The bell sounds as Glory steps up as Hudson steps up too. Both get their hands up and they both step up and lock up in the middle of the ring. Glory turns and drops down and sweeps around Hudson before spinning through and grabbing the right arm of Hudson and wrenching it. Hudson winces. He reaches up and pushes up and ducks under and into an arm wrench of his own. Glory winces, bending over. She then rolls forward and then nips up and wrenches the arm of Hudson. Hudson forearms Glory in the jaw. Glory stumbles back to the corner. Hudson runs at her. Glory moves out of the way and moves to the middle of the ring. Hudson jumps up to the bottom turnbuckle and jumps back around before running at Glory, but Glory hits a Japanese arm drag. She then turns and grabs Hudson’s arm pulling up on it.

Sharper: “And Glory getting the better right now.”

Lyman: “Nice arm drag and then right to the arm. Don’t give much distance. Especially when every hold can do something.”

Hudson slowly gets up as Glory holds on. Hudson winces and then rolls forward and then rolls back before dropping down and twisting, taking Glory over with a fireman’s carry takedown. He moves and grabs her by the hair and pulls her up and into a side headlock. Glory reaches around and pulls him back into the ropes and fires him off. Hudson bounces off and steps up into a shoulder takedown. Glory looks up as Hudson runs into the ropes. He bounces off and Glory drops down in front of him. Hudson hops over and bounces off the other side and Glory jumps up and thrusts her legs toward Hudson and into a snap drop toe hold. She then moves into a side headlock of her own. She starts to get up, holding onto Hudson.

Sharper: “Back and forth here. Some great catch-as-catch-can wrestling on both sides.”

Knots: “Both going strength for strength right now.”

Hudson keeps getting up before hoisting Glory up and throwing her forward. She lands on her feet and falls into the ropes. She bounces off and forearms Hudson in the jaw. She follows up with a second one and then grabs his arm and wrenches Hudson’s arm. Hudson winces and drops down and goes for another fireman’s carry. Glory flips through to her feet. She runs into the ropes again. Hudson gets up and goes for a hip toss, but Glory cartwheels through. Hudson turns and goes for a hard right. Glory ducks and then kicks him in the ribs. She follows up with a snap suplex. She floats over for the pin.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out. Both get up and Hudson hits a European uppercut, knocking Glory back into the corner.

Sharper: “And Hudson firing back. Glory got some momentum. That suplex got two, but that uppercut got Glory in the corner.”

Knots: “And may get more of it. Glory’s dazed!”

Lyman: “Hudson made sure to get all of it. Clearly wanting to cause doubt.”

Hudson turns and heads over to Glory and forearms her in the jaw. The crowd ohs. Hudson forearms her again and then whips her across the ring. Glory hits the opposite corner. Hudson runs after and Glory gets a boot up. Hudson staggers back. Glory runs at Hudson and jumps up and onto his shoulders, kneeling on it before flipping forward into a sunset flip, but Hudson rolls through. Glory rolls back and gets up and Hudson kicks her in the ribs and then nails her with a hard right. The referee warns Hudson, but Hudson then whips her into the ropes. Glory bounces off and Hudson lifts her up and hits a flapjack. The crowd ohs. Glory rolls over to the ropes and Hudson follows up with a stomp to the ribs. He then steps on her chest and grinds his boot into her chest.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Hudson steps off as Glory moves to the apron. Hudson walks around the ring as Glory gets up and turns and Hudson runs at her and nails her with a running forearm shot. Glory falls off and lands on the mats with a thud. The crowd ohs. (1)

Sharper: “Hudson just drilling Glory in the jaw. Hard landing to the floor.”

Lyman: “Hudson moving away from one strength to another.”

Knots: “Yeah. I’d take Hudson in a brawl too.”

Hudson drops down to the floor. (1) Glory starts to get up and Hudson walks over and grabs her and clubs her in the back. The crowd ohs. (2) Hudson then grabs Glory and whips her hard into the barricade. Glory winces and falls to a knee. (3) Hudson walks over and grabs Glory. He then hooks her up. (4) He follows up with a snap suplex on the mats. Glory winces and sits up. She turns, arching her back. (5) Hudson then grabs her and pulls her up and rolls her into the ring. Hudson rolls in after. Glory starts to get up and Hudson walks over and grabs Glory and drags her up only to hit a snap back suplex. He bridges up.

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2!

Glory rolls her shoulder up and kicks out. She rolls over. Hudson turns to the ropes and start sto get up. Glory crawls to the ropes and grabs them, using them to get up. Hudson walks over and forearms her in the lower back. Glory grimaces again. Hudson smirks and pulls her back in for another back suplex, but Glory backflips through, landing on her feet. She turns and grabs Hudson and pulls him down with a hangman’s neckbreker. Hudson rolls over, holding his head and neck in pain. The crowd ohs as Glory rolls over. Some boo her, cheering for Hudson instead.

Sharper: “Braddock with the counter. Neckbreaker. Hudson now in trouble!”

Knots: “Hard impact and it’s not fund for Glory when you have a man twice your size landing on your shoulder but you’ll take it if it hurts them more.”

Glory gets up as Hudson starts to pull himself up. Glory runs into the ropes, bouncing off and then jumps up and hits a facebuster. Hudson rolls to her back. Glory hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out. Both competitors start to get up, Glory first. Hudson gets to a knee and Glory forearms him in the jaw before chopping him in the chest. The crowd woos. Hudson then blocks a kick, but Glory chops him in the forehead. The crowd ohs. Hudson gets up annoyed and Glory rakes the eyes. The crowd boos and Glory then jumps up and dropkicks him in the jaw. Hudson hits the mat and rolls over and moves to the corner. Glory gets up and moves to the opposite side of the ring and runs across and jumps up with a running backsplash. She steps up as Hudson staggers out and Glory then dropkicks him in the knee. Hudson falls face first to the mat hard. Glory goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Hudson gets his shoulder up. Glory rolls to Hudson’s feet. She grabs them and lifts up his legs, but Hudson fights and pulls her in before thrusting his feet out and Glory flies back and back first into the turnbuckles. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Hudson using his leg strength. Glory was going to go for the knees. Hudson throwing her back.”

Lyman: “She hit hard. And while there’s padding, the impact is still hard.”

Hudson rolls over as Glory pulls herself up. She holds the back of her head and neck before stepping forward and Hudson lifts her up and onto his shoulders before throwing her back into a hot shot on the top rope. Glory pops back and falls back. Hudson steps forward and rolls through into a jackknife pin.

1!

2!

Glory kicks out. Both get up and turns as Hudson kicks her in the ribs. He gutwrenches her up and then into a suplex. Glory winces and Hudson gets up and hits an elbow drop. He then goes for a lateral press.

1!

2!

Glory thrusts her shoulder up. Hudson rolls off. He then slowly gets up and motions to Glory to get up. Glory rolls over and crawls to the ropes.

Sharper: “Hudson maybe getting a bit ahead of himself. Telling Glory to get up.”

Knots: “Oh she’s going to get up. I don’t think she plans to just lay there Josh!”

Lyman: “He’s letting Glory dictate the pace in this moment though.”

Glory uses the ropes to get up and Hudson smirks, waiting as Glory then turns and steps up and Hudson watches her as she throws a hard right, but Hudson ducks and catches her and hits a northern lights suplex into a bridge.

1!

2!

Glory gets her shoulder up. Hudson remains on top of her for another pin.

1!

2!

Glory kicks out again. Hudson rolls over. Glory stirs as Hudson gets up and grabs her and pulls her up. He places her head between his legs and hoists her up for a powerbomb, but Glory uses the momentum to roll through into a sunset flip.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out. Both get up and Hudson attempts a clothesline, but Glory ducks and spins around and grabs Hudson in a waistlock before throwing him back with a bridging German suplex!

1!

2!

Hudson just gets his shoulder up. He rolls over as the crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And Glory hits a German. Only two though!”

Lyman: “And I think that was a wake-up call for Hudson. Hudson maybe getting cocky and Glory hit him with a move he’s known for!”

Hudson holds his head and neck and starts to get up. Glory gets up and turns and runs at him. Hudson is bent over and Glory jumps up and onto his shoulders. She rolls forward into a victory roll.

1!

2!

Hudson kicks out. Both get up and Glory goes low with a dropkick. Hudson falls to the mat. Glory then turns and grabs his legs and locks in a figure four leg lock. The crowd roars and a mixed reaction follows. Hudson yells in pain as Glory has it synched in.

Sharper: “Figure four! Back to the knee!”

Knots: “Glory made sure to remember she started to go there!”

Hudson reaches around as Glory keeps the hold on. Hollinsworth checks on Hudson as he looks around, shaking his head no. Glory keeps leaning back as Hudson reaches around and then reaches out. He starts to turn his body as Glory tries to keep him on his back, but Hudson keeps trying to turn and trying to turn before finally getting her over, reversing the pressure. The crowd roars. Glory yells out in pain. She then rolls over and reaches for the ropes.

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Hudson can’t get free and Hollinsworth helps, untangling the two competitors. Hudson slides back as Glory moves herself to the corner. Both get up limping a bit, Hudson more noticeably. Hudson then turns and runs across to Glory, but Glory gets an elbow up. She turns and moves to the middle turnbuckle before hitting the Prankster’s Paradise!

Sharper: “Prankster’s Paradise!”

Knots: “The neck may be another target!”

Sharper: “Right now the pin should be the focus!”

Glory turns and crawls over and hooks the leg.

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Hudson gets his shoulder up. Glory rolls off. She looks out at the crowd as some boo her. She then starts to get up as Hudson stirs. Glory turns and stomps him in the face and then moving to the shoulder before moving to the waist and then the left knee. Hudson winces. Glory then grabs the leg and kicks at it. Hudson winces before Glory grabs it and then hits an elbow drop to the thigh. Hudson yells in pain. Glory grinds her elbow into Hudson’s thigh as Hudson winces at first. Hollinsworth checks again before Hudson reaches up and grabs Glory by the face. Glory shakes him off at first, but he goes back and this time rakes her eyes. The crowd roars. Glory rolls away, holding her eye. Both get up and Hudson limps up and turns as Glory runs at him and Hudson hits a snap overhead belly to belly suplex. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Glory ran right into it. Trying to cut the distance.”

Lyman: “And Hudson caught and threw overhead!”

Hudson rolls over as Glory winces and rolls over too. Hudson pulls himself up as Glory gets up and Hudson walks over and grabs her from behind. He then jerks her back and hits a German suplex. He holds on and then rolls through. The crowd roars. He gets back up to his feet and Hudson drags Glory back to her feet and steps forward and hits a second German suplex. He bridges up.

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Hudson however rolls through again, stopping the pin. The crowd cheers a bit more as Hudson then pulls Glory up and turns to move away from the ropes before hitting another German suplex. He this time swivels his hips, still maintaining the waistlock.

Sharper: “Three German suplexes and he’s not done!”

Knots: “Now changing it up. That from fatigue or the knee?”

Lyman: “I don’t think Glory cares. She needs to get out of this!”

Hudson slowly gets up and pulls her up and the crowd roars before Hudson hits a fourth German suplex. He holds on moving to his side. He then rolls her back to her back and bridges up.

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He rolls through again and this time, yells out as he pulls her up and turns and hits a fifth German suplex, this one finally ending his strength. Hudson looks around and then carwls over to her and throws himself onto her, hooking the leg.

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Glory shoots her shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Hudson rolls off and looks up before sitting up. He looks around.

Sharper: “Only two! Glory Braddock got that shoulder up! Five German suplexes and she’s still fighting!”

Knots: “She’s damn sure not going to go down without a fight.”

Lyman: “And Hudson is now trying to figure out what to do.”

Hudson turns and starts to get up. Glory rolls to her stomach. Hudson walks over to her and grabs her and starts to cross her legs. He steps over and goes to pulls on her head, looking for the Severin Mission. Glory however manages to fight and in the process gets a couple of elbows to catch Josh in the jaw. Josh rolls back, turning, annoyed and frustrated. Glory crawls to the ropes, clearly otherwise feeling the effects of the suplexes. She then starts to get up and Hudson walks back over and motions for her to back up. Glory slowly does and Hudson grabs her again and into another waistlock, but Glory stomps him in the foot and then again before hitting an elbow to the jaw. She then glances back, grabbing Hudson’s right arm and then managing to hook his left before dropping him down with the Glorification! The crowd erupts. Glory turns and rolls him over, hooking the leg.

Sharper: “Out of nowhere! Glorification!”

Knots: “The value of keeping your hands on your opponent!”

Sharper: “Cover! She’s got him!”

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The crowd roars. The bell sounds.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, and NEW SCW United States Champion, Glory Braddock!”

Sharper: “Braddock did it! Hudson thought he had her, but Glory Braddock getting crafty.”

Knots: “And now it’s one/one with the title on the line. Glory has taken the title from Hudson!”

Lyman: “And in Josh’s place where he lives too.”

Braddock gets up and has her arm raised by the official who hands her the US Championship. Braddock takes it and looks at the title and smiles before placing it over her shoulder. She then looks back at Hudson and smirks before holding her arm up. Hudson slowly turns, holding his jaw in pain. Braddock then wipes her feet, kicking up proverbial dust behind her and at Hudson as Braddock then holds the title up again.

Sharper: “And some added disrespect too.”

Glory Braddock continues to celebrate her win before dropping down to the floor and walking around the ring.

We open up to see Syren pacing in her locker room, in her wrestling gear. She stretches out as she walks back and forth.

Sharper: “Syren getting ready. She almost looks anxious.”

Lyman: “I was just going to say that. Mr. D is here and we know that she wants him to be the one to place the World Title around her waist.”

Sharper: “And we did not expect him. Syren I don’t think either. But she better refocus. She will have a match she has waited for since earlier this year. It’s also for the World Title, a title she has not held in years too.”

Syren continues to be shown pacing before we cut to Xander Valentine who is lacing up his boots. Hunter watches him as the crowd cheers seeing him.

Sharper: “And there’s your World Champion.”

Knots: “We all thought this could be Adam Allocco’s time. Xander returned and ended that fast and now the Executioner is back on top.”

Sharper: “All business right now. One of these two legends will walk out World Champion tonight!”

Bree Lancaster & Alexis Quinne vs. Holly Adams & Datura

The lights fade down, and the ramp is cast with a heavy backlight. The acoustic guitar of Royal and the Serpent’s “Happier in Hell” begins. 

“I’m afraid of medication but I think I should be on it. 
I keep trying meditation but if I’m being honest
Doing anything that’s good for me makes me want to vomit. 
I’m sorry for the mess I made I’ll clean it in the morning.” 

From the light, the silhouette of Datura appears on the ramp. Her head is down, and her arms extend outward, her hands dancing to the rhythm of the music. As it goes on, Datura trudges down the ramp, basking in the light. 

Phillips: “The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for onefall and has a forty-five minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from Tampa, Florida, she is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, representing the Holly Adams Brand, trademarked, she is Datura!”

“I don’t need your help you can keep the
Gary Vees and Ted Talks to yourself.
I’m glad it’s going well but
I’ve been to heaven. It’s happier in Hell.” 

When Datura gets close to the ring, her music abruptly cuts. She stops and turns.

Yes Bitch
Yes Bitch
Yes Bitch
SLAY

IT'S EXPENSIVE TO BE ME-EH-EH-EH!!
LOOKIN' THIS GOOD DON'T COME FOR FREE-EH-EH-EH!!!

The intro from "W Face," by Kumi Koda quickly fades out as "XXPENSIVE," By Erika Jayne kicks in full force around the arena as the stage comes into focus. Holly Adams steps up onto the stage, spinning into place at the top of the ramp, thrusting the SCW Adrenaline Championship high above her head, behind her a gaggle of men in black shirts reading, "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills crew," holding TV cameras come running out capturing everything.

Sharper: “And before Datura can even have the brief moment of being in the ring, Holly Adams is out here and holding her Adrenaline Championship!”

Knots: “Holding her motivation! That’s what it is. Datura needs this to get over her issues. She wants to step up, have Holly lead her in the ring. This is all part of Holly’s design!”

Holly slides the Adrenaline Championship onto her shoulder and 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. She hands the Adrenaline Championship off to a member of the Camera Crew, instructing him to carry it for her. 

Lyman: “Of course her crew can hold the title. Not Datura!”

Knots: “It annoys you. It should annoy Datura. She should earn that. Fight for it! FIGHT for her accomplishment!”

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.

Phillips: “Her partner, from Los Angeles, California, she is the lead life coach and CEO of the Holly Adams Brand, trademarked, she is Holly Adams!”

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. Datura just looks at her. Holly stops and glances at her, now finally noticing Datura. She motions to her. Datura goes to get a running start, but the crewmembers get in her way to get a good shot of Holly. Holly motions for her to walk around. Holly then smiles as she 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 leans through the ropes as the member of the crew who was carrying the title for her hurries over and hands the Adrenaline Championship to an impatient looking Holly, who then immediately goes back to smiling as soon as she realizes there is a camera on her. Datura rolls into the ring from behind. She slowly gets up and looks at Holly.

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, again thrusting the Adrenaline Championship above her head. As she takes her place in the ring, she starts her pageant wave once again, sliding the Adrenaline Championship onto her shoulder, as her music dies down, the Housewives Crew taking their place in Holly's corner ready to capture everything. Datura walks over as Holly turns and hands off the title back to the crew. Datura reaches out for it, but Holly slaps her hand away. She then waves her finger in front of her face before Datura turns and looks at the Adrenaline Title, held by the crew member.

Sharper: “Holly taunting her, while making sure all eyes are on her.”

Knots: “Showing Datura what awaits her if she can just free herself from her past demons, her past failures!”

Lyman: “You’re just all on this train.”

Knots: “Damn right. And Keenie, honey, I hope you enjoy not having my money to pay your way!”

The lights grow dim. Opening strum of Rage Against the Machine’s “Calm Like a Bomb” plays. White house lights illuminate the ramp.

Feel the funk blast

Feel the funk blast

FEEL THE FUNK BLAST

The song kicks it. The house lights turn blue, red, green, etc. Alexis Quinne walks out through the curtains. The crowd roars. She is dressed in a silver and black sugar skull mask. She also had a silver and black Varsity Jacket with a few badges on the sleeves. She looks out at the arena, turning left and right. She then starts her march down to the ring.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from San Francisco, California, she is Alexis Quinne!”

Alexis stops mid-way and once again, takes the moment to look out at the crowd. The song reaches the bridge. The figure lowers their head, their hands reaching towards the mask. The crowd roars as she removes some strains of hair from her sight so it's clear to everyone. She then looks to both sides of the front row, raising a finger to her ear to provoke a louder reaction. She then tosses her mask to the crowd. Reaching ringside, the camera does the classic rotation that it used to do for her entrances. Alexis Quinne stands at ringside, looking at the ring. Holly ignores her as Datura and her just continue to lock eyes.

Sharper: “Quinne down, but she knows not to get in there.”

Knots: “Datura’s hoping for it. Quinne thinking about it.”

Lyman: “They have locked eyes and these former friends have had issues. Datura pinning her specifically at Rise to Greatness. Quinne concerned Datura has gone the wrong way. Her partner sharing the same idea.”

The lights dim slightly as a male voice speaks:

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

The music and chorus of Shinedown's “Dead Don't Die” kicks in, with white strobe lights flashing in time. Bree Lancaster runs out from the curtain, arms spread wide, hands facing up, and a smile on her face.

Phillips: “And her partner, from New Orleans, Louisiana, she is Bree Lancaster!”

{The dead don't die, the heart still beats
Head held high, I haunt these streets
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die}

Bree makes her way down the ramp, confidence in her step as she speaks to a fan or two on the way.

{Knock me down six feet deep
One more round, no reprieve
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die}

Bree reaches the ringside area and turns to Quinne. They nod at one another before Bree sprints up the ring steps, quickly wipes her feet on the apron then steps through the ropes. Quinne slides into the ring and throws her head back and looks in the ring. She slowly gets up as Bree steps forward. Holly holds Datura back as Bree does a spin in the center of the ring, arms spread out like before, drawing cheers. She then heads to her corner as the music fades and the lights return to normal. Holly tries to steady herself as Bree notices this.

Sharper: “Holly continuing to mock Bree. And this is a life coach-“

Lyman: “Why focus on her? Bree Lancaster back in the ring here tonight!”

Sharper: “That’s a fair take. We should be focusing on her. And she cares deeply for Datura too. Quinne and Lancaster making this challenge, all hoping to expose Holly Adams. And now, we don’t know what to expect here.”

Knots: “What to expect? Either Datura is going to rise to the challenge with Holly’s brilliant coaching, or she’s a lost cause!”

Bree looks at Holly as Holly turns and talks to Datura before pointing to her. Datura steps forward. Bree goes to step up, but Quinne then asks her if she can start. Bree nods and backs up and exits. Datura looks at Quinne as Quinne rubs her hands. The official, Steve Hollinsworth, calls for the bell. The bell sounds as the crowd roars.

Sharper: “And Quinne and Datura starting off. Let’s remember that Datura pinned Alexis Quinne at Rise to Greatness to win the Adrenaline Championship!”

Datura and Quinne circle the ring. They then lock up and push back on one another. Quinne ducks down and around Datura. Datura grabs at the arm of Quinne and turns out and wrenches it. Quinne winces. She rolls forward and then nips up, but Datura pulls her back down and goes for the pin.

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Quinne kicks out. Both women get up and Datura grabs her in a side headlock and takes her down. Quinne moves into a headscissors. Datura nips out and both get up. Quinne then grabs Datura’s arm as she steps up and wrenches it. She then turns and moves into a hammerlock. Datura reaches down and then up. She looks out before reaching down again and pulling Quinne’s leg out from under her. Quinne shoves Datura forward with her free boot. Datura runs into the ropes, bouncing off and Quinne nips up and hits a Japanese arm drag. She floats over into a mount. She goes for a hard right, but Datura gets her legs up and pulls her back into a sunset flip pin.

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Quinne kicks out. Both get up and Datura kicks her in the ribs and wrenches her arm again.

Sharper: “And Datura right now, wrestling great. These two trading holds and trying to get the early advantage.”

Lyman: “Holly should be impressed by this-“

Knots: “No, she shouldn’t. Datura can get going. It’s the end. The end that’s always the problem!”

Quinne looks out and flips forward before rolling back to her upper back and doing a partial headstand only to then kick Datura in the shoulder. Datura lets go and Quinne rolls through to her feet. She jumps up and hits a dropkick. Datura hits the mat. Quinne goes for the pin.

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Datura kicks out. Both women get up and Quinne forearms her in the jaw and pushes Datura into the ropes. She fires her back. Datura bounces off the other side and Quinne hits a Lou Thesz Press. She nails Datura with a couple of hard shots before rolling off. Datura gets up and Quinne runs at her and kicks her in the ribs. Datura stumbles back as Quinne goes to run into the ropes, but Holly then reaches over and tags in Datura. She enters and says something to her, before pointing to herself. She turns around to Quinne who hip tosses her down.

Sharper: “Holly tagging herself in and saying to Datura to watch her!”

Knots: “Quinne cheap shotted her. She wasn’t ready!”

Lyman: “She tagged in, Knots!”

Holly gets up and Quinne forearms her in the jaw. Datura exits. Quinne forearms her again and Quinne goes to whip her across the ring. Holly bounces off and Quinne hits a back drop. The crowd cheers. Holly rolls over, holding her back before getting up in the corner. Quinne follows up and Holly rakes her eyes. Holly smirks and points to her before looking at Datura and saying something to her. Holly moves Quinne into the corner and forearms her in the jaw before chopping her and then kicking her in the ribs. Holly then kicks her again and again and again.

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4!

Holly steps off and walks around the ring. She then poses to the crowd before turning and holding her hand up to Bree. Holly turns back as Quinne starts to pull herself up and Holly runs after her and nails her with a clothesline. She then pulls her out and throws her down and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Quinne kicks out. Holly grabs her and pulls her by the hair, dragging her over. Holly then turns to Datura before pointing at her. Holly tags her back in. Datura enters and stomps Quinne in the back. She then grabs her as Holly says something to her. Holly exits as Datura drags Quinne up and hits a back suplex.

Sharper: “Holly made whatever point she wanted. Datura back in.”

Knots: “Exactly. Do as I do! Now Datura can follow.”

Sharper: “All Holly did was show how to cheat. Then again, maybe that’s what she wanted to teach her.”

Datura then grabs Quinne and hooks her arm. Holly shakes her head and starts to yell “no!” over and over. Datura looks at her as Datura, distracted briefly, is pulled back by Quinne into a school boy.

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2!

Datura kicks out and Quinne falls back, elbowing Holly before turning and nailing Datura. Quinne rolls through. Datura turns as Holly holds her jaw in annoyance and extends her arm. Quinne then crawls over to Bree. She tags in Bree. The crowd cheers as Datura goes for the tag, but Holly pulls back and points.

Holly: “Try again! Now with her! She’s bigger!”

Datura turns to Holly and then back to Bree as Bree rolls her eyes. Datura gets up and the two look at one another. Bree almost makes a gesture of “are you going to?” before Datura lunges. The two lock up and push back on one another. Bree pushes Datura back into the neutral corner. Bree leans in.

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4!

Bree backs up and Datura looks at her. Holly snaps at Datura. Datura then half-heartedly goes for the eyes, but Bree blocks it and just muscles her up and scoop slams her down. Datura rolls over. Bree gets up and kicks her in the ribs. Datura stumbles to the ropes. Bree whips her across the ring. Datura bounces off. Bree scoops her up and powerslams her down. She hooks the leg.

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Holly quickly breaks it up. Datura looks over as Holly backs up. She motions to Datura before Bree grabs Datura and pulls her up. She forearms her again and then wrenches her arm. She goes for a back crescent kick to the jaw, but Datura ducks. She spins around Bree and hits a release German suplex. The crowd roars. Datura turns as Bree rolls over, holding her head and neck. Datura gets up as Holly motions for her to go. Datura turns and tags her in. Holly just looks at her.

Knots: “Come on Datura. This is easy.”

Sharper: “A great counter there. Hard german suplex.”

Lyman: “But maybe making a point. I’d have gone for the pin. Bree hasn’t been in the ring for over a year. Not in this setting. That first slam to the mat can be jarring.”

Datura: “Show me again!”

Datura points. Holly sighs.

Holly: “Fine…”

Holly enters and Bree starts to get up as Datura exits the ring. She watches as Holly walks over and nails Bree with a hard right. Bree falls back into the corner. She then whips her across the ring. Bree hits the opposite corner. Holly runs after. Bree gets an elbow up. Holly stumbles back. Holly stops and Bree runs at her. Holly just ducks a clothesline attempt. Holly then stands up only for Bree to stop and turn and nail her with a clothesline to the back of the head. Holly hits the mat. She rolls over and gets up and turns and Bree kicks her in the ribs and hits a vertical suplex. She floats over.

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Holly kicks out. Both women get up and Bree grabs Holly. Holly reaches up for the eye rake. Bree however blocks it, grabbing her hand. Holly then kicks Bree in the knee. Bree winces and Holly runs past and jumps up and hits a running neckbreaker.

Sharper: “Holly went to the same well. Bree saw it coming, but then Holly adapted.”

Knots: “See! Another lesson! A great one. Adapt. Don’t be predictable or use it for your benefit!”

Datura keeps looking on as Holly then gets up and hits an elbow drop to the chest of Bree. She gets up and hits another one before getting up and turning and running at Quinne and nailing her with running forearm shot. Quinne falls off the apron. Holly smirks and turns. She looks at Datura.

Holly: “Learning?”

Holly then turns and walks over to Bree before Bree suddenly lifts her up and onto her shoulders and hits a Samoan drop as a counter. She pulls back on the legs.

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2!

Holly kicks out. She rolls over and reaches out. Bree walks over and grabs her and clubs her in the back once and then again before pulling her out and whipping her across the ring. Holly bounces off and Bree hits a spinning heel kick. She goes for the pin.

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Holly kicks out. As she does, the crowd boos as GiGi Aries walks down from the back. Datura looks on as Holly rolls over. Bree grabs her and starts to go for a crossface. The crowd roars and Holly moves to the ropes. She gets closer and closer and grabs the bottom rope. Aries reaches ringside and points to Holly. Datura sees this. Datura then ignores it as Bree breaks after four. She gets up and looks at Datura before then grabbing Holly and trying to pull her away from the ropes, but Holly suddenly grabs her tights and pulls her through the ropes to the floor. The crowd ohs. Bree rolls over in pain. (1)

Sharper: “GiGi Aries now down here and he’s even trying to give Datura some help.”

Lyman: “Holly just helped Bree to the floor. Going for the tights. Another short cut.”

Knots: “Come on Datura. This is being served to you on a silver platter!”

GiGi walks over to Datura as Holly looks at Datura and then to Bree. (2) Bree stirs.

Holly: “Come on. You need that killer instinct or you’ll be a loser forever. This isn’t hard.”

Aries: “You need to take the opportunities given…”

Datura looks out as Bree turns to the ring and Holly turns and runs over and dropkicks Bree through the ropes, knocking her down. (3) Holly then gets up as the crowd ohs. She tags in Datura and points. Datura then drops down to the floor, resetting the count. (1) Datura then grabs Bree and pulls her up. She drags her to the announce table. (2) Aries and Adams look on, Holly smiling, before Datura rolls Bree into the ring. Holly just facepalms. Aries shakes his head. Datura rolls in after. Bree starts to get up and Datura hits an Oklahoma roll into a pin.

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Bree kicks out. Datura turns and looks at Holly and GiGi. She turns back as Bree gets up and Datura wrenches her arm and then pulls on it before tagging in Holly. Holly looks at her and tags her back. But the official doesn’t count it as Holly’s on the apron.

Holly: “No! You need to do this-“

Datura: “Maybe I don’t need to cheat!”

Holly: “Miss first title? Please!”

Datura then lets go of Bree. Bree steps back, shaking out her arm. She then smirks.

Datura: “Well then show me how great you are…without me!”

Datura rolls to the floor. Aries turns and tries to stop her, but Datura walks around her. Holly looks on stunned as the crowd cheers. Quinne jumps at the apron, thrilled before Bree runs over and grabs Holly and pulls her into the ring. Holly rolls over. The crowd cheers. She gets up and moves to the neutral corner as Bree follows up with a series of shoulder thrusts. Datura meanwhile manages to find the crewmember with her title and pulls it away from him. Aries goes to stop her, but Datura turns and pulls away and heads around the ring. GiGi follows, but Datura looks at Quinne who hops down to the floor. GiGi stops as Datura walks past and holds her title up. The crowd cheers for her as Bree whips Holly across the ring and then runs after and nails her with a running body avalanche. The crowd roars. Datura heads to the back. Holly falls forward and down to the mat.

Sharper: “Datura leaving! Bree takes down Holly!”

Lyman: “And she’s going to the top!”

Knots: “That ingrate! That son of a bitch!”

Sharper: “GiGi Aries at ringside. Is he going to get involved?”

Quinne climbs back onto the apron as Bree climbs up to the top rope. Holly is down on the mat. GiGi turns and hops onto the apron. Quinne runs over and Aries drops down, frustrated. He looks around as Datura stands on the stage, holding her title over her head. We then see Samuel Davis step up and look at her. He looks stunned as Datura and him watch one another before Davis runs to the ring. Bree then dives off and goes for a moonsault. Holly just gets her knees up though. The crowd ohs. Bree falls back as Holly turns and rolls over. Bree holds her knees as Samuel Davis runs down to the ring. He hops onto the apron, but is stopped by the official. Holly moves to the ropes. Aries heads over.

Aries: “Samuel is here.”

Holly: “Him?!....fine. Get the ref to get him there! I’m not losing to these two!”

Aries hops onto the apron as Davis drops down. He runs around the ring and the official heads over to Aries. Aries looks at Davis as Davis heads around the ring. Holly moves to her corner as Davis goes over. Aries points to Davis and the official, Steve Hollinsworth, finally allows it. Holly smiles before seeing Bree getting up. She runs out and hits the Beauty Killer on her. Holly turns to Davis before going for the pin.

Sharper: “Holly upset. Davis now I think has been subbed in for Datura. Aries pleading his case!”

Knots: “But Holly is going to win anyway!”

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Quinne breaks it up just as Bree kicks out. Holly rolls over. Quinne backs up as Davis runs in and goes over to her. He gets a few shots in to be sure, before he’s forced out of the ring. Holly motions for him to get back to the corner.

Lyman: “He’s in, but clearly overzealous. I guess he can be the favourite again!”

Knots: “Holly doesn’t play favourites!”

Davis exits to the apron, before dropping down. He then nearly trips over a Housewives crewmember before turning back to the corner. Aries even helps him as Holly gets up and turns, but Bree scissors her leg. Holly tries to get free before Bree forces her down. Holly tries to get a foot free, but Bree turns and grabs her leg and then pulls on it. Holly snaps at her to let go as Bree drags her back a bit and then falls back and catapults Holly across the ring into the corner where Quinne is and Quinne hits a pump kick to the jaw. The crowd roars. Holly falls back. Bree turns and tags in Quinne. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Lancaster and Quinne with a double-team move!”

Lyman: “Who would’ve thought that their teamwork may make the difference?!”

Knots: “Holly’s a fighter! She’ll find a way!”

Quinne climbs up to the top rope. Bree rolls over as Davis, sensing terrible things, enters the ring and runs at Bree, but Bree suddenly jumps up and catches him as he runs past and drops him with the Rectifier! Davis rolls over, holding his head and neck in pain. Quinne then dives off and hits the Quinnessential Dream! The crowd erupts. Quinne hooks the leg.

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The crowd roars and the bell sounds. Aries just looks in, disappointed.

Phillips: “Here are your winner, via pinfall, the team of Alexis Quinne and Bree Lancaster!”

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster makes her return and wins. Alexis Quinne makes sure Holly Adams doesn’t get the last laugh. And Samuel Davis is down too!”

Knots: “This is terrible! Terrible. Datura has ruined everything with her desire to keep being a loser!”

Sharper: “She said it – Holly could prove how great she is!”

Knots: “She’s still human!”

Lyman: “She had Davis!”

Knots: “Again! She’s still human!”

Sharper: “Well Datura probably is smiling. Aries isn’t. Lancaster and Quinne we know are thrilled. Datura has finally seen the light!”

Knots: “You think this is done? This is slander! This is defamation by Datura!”

Lyman: “Give me a break Jon. The Holly Adams Brand has been her vanity project. Look at Clamidiya earlier-“

Knots: “You mean The Holly Adams Brand Should be Featured Every Show! She’s a perfect ambassador.”

Sharper: “Enough about the Brand. Tonight was not a good night and well deserved. Datura I hope can proudly hold her title while Alexis Quinne and Bree Lancaster helped her see the light. And now they can celebrate too.”

Bree and Alexis have their arms raised by Hollinsworth. The crowd cheers as the housewives crew takes footage of Holly Adams down in the ring. The crowd cheers Lancaster and Quinne.

The Apocalypse logo comes up on the screen. A still for Selena Frost vs. Ravyn Taylor vs. Nicole Kinneck comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “To a different type of situation and with someone else who may need help, but in a very different way. Ravyn Taylor has turned Nicole Kinneck’s life upside down, unleashing Luna. That’s led to her getting involved in this issue between Ravyn and Selena.”

Lyman: “Ravyn trying to focus on something else, but it clear she’s used Nicole to help her. Taking advantage of Luna’s obsession. And now they face here.”

A recap video plays showing Ravyn Taylor’s experiments against Nicole, Ravyn attacking Selena Frost, Nicole later attacking a fake Ravyn and Selena, before showing Selena saving a fan from Luna as she tries to go after them at the end of the most recent edition of Breakdown.

Selena Frost vs. Ravyn Taylor vs. Nicole Kinneck

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.

Phillips: “The following contest is a triple threat match, scheduled for onefall, with a forty minute time limit. First, from Nome, Alaska by way of New York City, New York…”

The crowd roars.

Phillips: “She is the Snow Queen, Selena Frost!”

Slowly, Selena shifts her head, her sapphire eyes locked towards the ring as she lifts her front hand gracefully, extending it towards the ring, palm upward, her back arm lifted behind her to the sky. With a lift of her right foot, she suddenly slams it down into the ground, causing a crack like ice to form and sprint down the ramp and towards the ring!

Lowering her arms, the Winter’s Knight walks down the ramp, her steps leaving footprints in the “snow” under her feet. Reaching the ring, Selena goes up the steps and under the ropes to enter it. Once inside and in the center of the ring, she lifts her hand up to give a twirl as the lights form to make a massive snowflake under her. Stopping her spin and lowering her hand back down, towards the audience, once again palm upright, a smirk graces her lips, her other arm lifting to the sky once more. With a slam of her foot, Selena caused the snowflake at her feet to “crack” as the rampway did, the shards of ice streaking out to all four corners of the ring to shoot out blue sparkles of light as the lights return to normal.

Sharper: “Fighting in her hometown, hoping this is going to give her an edge.”

Knots: “You need any edge in this one. You’re up against Ravyn Taylor and someone who has no sense of right or wrong in the headspace she’s in!”

Lyman: “And Selena has been caught in the middle as Ravyn seems to be using Nicole for her benefit. She wants to take out Selena!”

The camera cuts to the crowd where we see a group of red-shirted security walking in through one of the ground-level entrances. They line up in front of the fans for a moment and seem to be holding them back. Then the lights go out leaving the arena in complete darkness. The screen fills with images of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address.

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

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

“INFAMOUS!”

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

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

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

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

“Bad Girl” by Avril Lavigne hits the PA system as we cut to the backstage. We see Ravyn Taylor walking the corridors, accompanied by Alexander Crowe. Ravyn has her ring-gear on, and most notably her ring jacket. We can hear the boos from the live crowd as we follow the trio walking backstage. We then cut to the shot of the doorway again where we see Ravyn Taylor walk through. She pauses, a smirk on her face for a moment, before beginning to walk to the ring.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
DARK FANTASY

We follow the group as they make their way down toward ringside, with security keeping fans back in the aisles. Ravyn doesn’t seem at all distracted by the noise and movement of people around her however, keeping her eyes focused on the ring. She gets to the barricade and pauses. Alexander Crowe grabs her by the arms and lift her up and over. She jumps down the other side and smirks again as she starts to walk toward the ring.

Phillips: “Next, representing Infamous and being accompanied by Alexander Crowe, hailing from Hell, Michigan, she is a Bad, Bad Girl, Ravyn Taylor!”

Ravyn steps up the ring steps, pausing for a moment before encouraging Jason Phillips to walk over toward her. She points to the ropes, telling him to sit on the middle rope to lower it for her. He hesitates before doing exactly that, and she responds by vaulting over the top rope and just smirking at him. She then casually removes her jacket, tossing it into the corner before climbing the turnbuckles on the left camera side and looking out toward the camera. At this point, we notice targets designed across the back of her tights. Selena looks at her as Ravyn smirks.

Sharper: “Ravyn wearing those same tights we saw on Breakdown. The same tights that she used to incense Nicole as Luna.”

Lyman: “And Selena is thinking about that. It’s triple threat rules. Fans all around. Luna seemed to be going for the fans.”

Knots: “I’m ready to run, damn it. I’m ready!”

As the arena lights cut, a video package opens up on the big screen, showing a dim lit corridor with one strip of light flickering in the background. The noise of several people crying and screaming can be heard in the background as the sound of a metal door slamming echoes around the arena. Moments later, a figure on the screen tied up in a straight jacket can be seen from behind, being drug along the corridor by two burly men. The jacketed figure is kicking and struggling to break free as they disappear into the darkness at the end of the corridor. The video package cuts and "I'm So Sick" by Flyleaf hits the PA system as a blinding white strobe light begins to flicker on and off rapidly.

I will breeak... into your thooughts...
With what's wriiitten oon my heaaart…

Beyond the strobe lights, we suddenly see Nicole "Ducky" Kinneck with her head lowered and dragging her feet while a straight jacket confines her upper body. The pants she wears, tailored to fit, are the old wrestling pants of none other than the famous Dillusion.

I will BRREEEEAAAKKK!!

As the word "BREAK!!" screams through the PA system, pyros explode around Nicole as she too screams and rips off the straight jacket. Her hand flies to her head, grabbing a fist full of hair as she screams the second "BREAK!!" in the song.

Phillips: “And finally, from St. Louis, Missouri, she is Nicole Kinneck!”

I'm so sick, infected with
Where I live
Let me live without this
empty bliss…

Nicole makes her way down the ramp occasionally pulling at her hair in frustration. As she makes it to the bottom of the ramp, Nicole lashes out at one of the fans, making them jerk away in fear. She smirks before turning with a skip and climbing the steps up to the apron.

I'm so sick
I'm soo sick…

Still on the apron, Nicole hops up on the middle rope and slowly walks along it as she twiddles her fingers in the air. Suddenly Nicole whips her head back before falling backwards, flipping into the ring. As she whips her head back, a sadistic smile creeps upon her face; already envisioning the pain that will be administered in the match. She closes her eyes, still smiling as she sways and tugs at her hair while her song slowly dies down. She keeps doing this as Selena and Ravyn both watch her.

Sharper: “Nicole under her own control?”

Lyman: “She’s been practically unhinged, unstoppable. No one could contain her. She’s out here.”

Sharper: “I’m told Dillusion and officials are standing by. They are on the other side of the curtain. Dillusion made the call to let her go alone.”

Knots: “Is he insane? Wait…what am I saying? Of course he is!”

Sharper: “Dillusion would know her better than virtually anyone else.”

Ravyn turns to Alexander Crowe, talking to him in the corner as Selena looks at her and then Nicole. Nicole keeps pulling her own hair and cocks her head back and forth. The bell sounds as the crowd roars. Selena then turns and sees Ravyn with something in her hand, handed to her by Crowe, and turns. Selena runs over and shoves Nicole out of the way as Ravyn then reveals a tactical taser and fires it, catching Selena. Selena drops to the mat, spasming from the electrical charge in the control weapon. The crowd looks on stunned, some cheering, some booing. Selena struggles as Ravyn then looks up as Nicole’s demeanour entirely changes. She cackles.

Sharper: “Ravyn had a taser! She was going to use it on Nicole!”

Lyman: “That’s one way to dispatch her, but Selena got wise to it and she took the shot!”

Knots: “Run Ravyn run! I’m running too!”

We hear the fumbling of a headset as Ravyn turns and drops down to the floor. Nicole runs past Selena who is now being checked on by the official. Nicole steps through and lunges, missing Ravyn. Ravyn heads over to Crowe and talks to him briefly before Crowe runs off. Nicole gets up as Ravyn backs up on her heels as the crowd roars. Crowe runs up the rampway and to the back as Ravyn then runs around, staying at ringside at first. Nicole runs after her and spins around the ringpost, but Ravyn quickly kicks her in the shin. Nicole falls hard to the mats and rolls over. Nicole then fights herself up as Ravyn briefly looks under the ring before turning.

Sharper: “Ravyn Taylor taking down Nicole hard. She’s sent Crowe off too.”

Lyman: “For what evil plans?”

Knots: “She had something in mind. But it’s Ravyn, so I doubt that was all she had planned!”

Sharper: “And look out! She’s going to the ring! She’s going for the cover!”

Ravyn slides into the ring. She crawls over to Selena and covers her, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Selena rolls out, from instinct, before rolling over, and clearly showing the effects of the taser. Ravyn gets up as Nicole slides into the ring. Ravyn rolls to the floor again, but this time, Nicole, undeterred by nothing, runs across the ring and jumps into the air, flailing and manages to land on Ravyn on the floor, next to the announce tables. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Ravyn trying to steal this. Nicole however took advantage of the attempt.”

Lyman: “Selena somehow kicking out. And now Nicole on Ravyn!”

Knots: “She landed hard too. And so Ravyn has a chance to get out of here.”

Sharper: “I thought you were running!”

Knots: “Someone has to be strong for you two!”

Nicole rolls over as she looks around, before the deranged look comes back to her face. Ravyn crawls to the barricade. She grabs on the padding, using it to pull herself up. Nicole then runs at her and Ravyn ducks down and Nicole vaults over, flipping through and landing on the concrete. The crowd ohs. Ravyn turns and looks back before walking along the barricade. Selena looks up and reaches before collapsing and spasming. The official keeps on her.

Knots: “She’s in the crowd! Get security in there!”

Lyman: “Oh God. We do need help. Nicole, as unpredictable as ever…with Luna in the driver’s seat!”

Ravyn walks along the barricade. She then moves to the next corner. She winces and slowly climbs over. She then walks through the crowd and starts to pick up speed. The camera cuts back to where Nicole was showing that she’s no longer there. We then cut to see Nicole trying to climb across one row of chairs as quickly as she can. She falls a few times, but manages to stay upright. The New York fans happily allow her to do so with fans even pulling other fans out of the way before Nicole gets across and runs over and tackles Ravyn, who had been slowly trying to make her exit. The crowd erupts. Nicole rolls through and turns before diving onto Ravyn and just open handed smacking her over and over in the face and head. Ravyn covers up as Nicole drops down and starts to bite her. The crowd roars again.

Sharper: “Nicole hammering, slapping, and now biting!”

Lyman: “Did you see that?! She ran along the chairs to get there!”

Knots: “It wasn’t pretty and no fans are starting a lawsuit yet!”

Ravyn yells out as Nicole keeps biting and then she looks up, grinning and smiling as blood can be seen coming down her chin. Ravyn rolls over, a cut opened up from the bite. Nicole grabs her by the hair and drags her up before then nailing her with a hard right. Ravyn stumbles off and into the back part of the floor seating. Nicole then steps over and stomps her in the stomach. Ravyn drops to the floor. Nicole stomps her again and again and again. The crowd cheers as Ravyn covers up. Selena now has moved to the corner in the ring. We cut back to the crowd as security is now setting up a perimeter around the two.

Sharper: “Security on scene as Nicole Kinneck extracting punishment!”

Lyman: “Just laser focused on Ravyn. She’s totally ignored Selena tonight!”

Knots: “So that plan failed! Where the hell is Crowe?”

Nicole stomps Ravyn a few more times before she turns and looks around. She grabs a trash can and lifts it up. Ravyn starts to get up and Nicole throws it at her. Ravyn ducks. The crowd ohs. Ravyn then runs at Nicole and spears her down. Nicole rolls over in pain. Ravyn rolls over too. She then tries to get up, falling over, before grabbing one of the security guards. She then grabs their walkie-talkie. Nicole turns, holding her ribs and gets up and turns and Ravyn spins and cracks her in the head with the walkie-talkie. The crowd ohs as Nicole drops to the floor. Ravyn falls to her knees before turning and glancing back. She then starts to get up as she notices Nicole stirring. Muttering to herself, Ravyn pushes the guard out of her way and stumbles forward.

Sharper: “Ravyn using that walkie-talkie and Nicole is down.”

Lyman: “Almost like she’s trying to get away from a horror movie villain. Ravyn’s not heading to the ring where Selena is still recovering. She’s heading to the stage!”

Ravyn starts to get up and walks forward, moving to the back end of the crowd area by the stage. Nicole rolls over and gets up, cackling and falling over. She rolls over and gets up, stumbling forward and then crawling. Ravyn climbs over the barricade. She walks along the floor and over to the stage where we see Alexander Crowe coming out from the back, holding another taser. We see Dillusion running out behind him to stop him, but Crowe kicks him in the ribs and nails him with a hard right. Dillusion stumbles back. Ravyn looks up and Crowe throws the taser at her. She catches it and then turns and Nicole is climbing over the barricade. She lands on her hip on the floor before rolling over and starting to get up. Crowe turns as Dillusion runs and nails him with the Culling Song. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Dillusion just dropped Alexander Crowe! Culling Song!”

Knots: “He was just trying to help!”

Lyman: “And Ravyn has the second taser, but Crowe is out! Clearly didn’t like getting attacked by him.”

Dillusion rolls over as Ravyn places the taser to her belt as she looks at Crowe. Nicole then gets up and runs at Ravyn and Ravyn backs up and then turns and grabs the rampway and pulls herself up. Nicole just goes hard shoulder first into the side. The crowd ohs as Nicole, trying to get Ravyn, collides into it. She rolls over. Ravyn then turns from her and then looks in the ring. She then turns and starts to head to the ring. Selena is leaning on the ropes as she continues to recover. The official turns and goes over to stop Ravyn as Ravyn rolls into the ring, unclipping her taser and placing it in the corner. She then gets up and steps for before Selena turns and runs at her and drills her with a clothesline. The crowd roars. Selena walks around the ring, wincing.

Sharper: “Ravyn back in the ring, hoping to take advantage of Selena tased, but Selena clotheslines her down!”

Knots: “But she’s not one hundred percent! Not at all!”

Ravyn rolls over and gets up and Selena runs at her and clotheslines her down again. Ravyn gets up and moves to the corner. Selena hits a shoot kick to the ribs and then another and another and another. The crowd cheers with each shot. Nicole grabs at the rampway, pulling herself up and then rolls onto the rampway. Back in the ring, Selena whips Ravyn across the ring. Ravyn hits the corner and bounces out as Selena hits a spinning heel kick. She turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Ravyn kicks out. Both women get up as Selena hits a jawbreaker. Ravyn falls back to the ropes. Selena then runs at her, but Ravyn elbows her in the jaw. Selena stumbles back. Ravyn turns and walks over to the ropes, and goes to step through, but Selena grabs her and pulls her back in. Ravyn elbows her again. Ravyn then turns and sees Nicole coming to the ring. Nicole stumbles down and gets to the ringside area before Ravyn runs at her and baseball slides at her, catching Nicole flush in the face. The crowd ohs. Ravyn smirks and starts to get up before Selena suddenly jumps up and takes her down with a frankensteiner. She then hammers away on her with repeated right hands.

Sharper: “The triple threat now happening. Nicole floored. But Selena all over Ravyn!”

Lyman: “Hard right hands. Ravyn needs to deal with the woman she pulled into this mess! The former World Champion!”

Selena nails her a few more times before turning and getting up and jumping to the middle rope and hitting a lionsault. She hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Ravyn gets her shoulder up. She rolls over as looks out, the blood coming down her face again, the cut from the bite opening up from Selena’s offense. Ravyn crawls to the ropes and Selena grabs her and pulls her up. She then hits a back suplex. Selena rolls over and gets up and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. She gets to the top, but Nicole pulls herself up and onto the apron before running over and shoving Selena back and Selena lands hard on the barricade. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Oh God! To the floor! Selena landing on the barricade!”

Lyman: “First the taser, now that fall.”

Sharper: “Selena fought back into it, but Nicole, with her insane recovery while she’s just driven by pure lunacy.”

Knots: “She’s not staying down and we don’t know how much pain she’s in!”

Sharper: “She’s going to the top!”

Nicole then starts to climb up to the top rope, smiling sadistically as she does. Ravyn starts to get up and turns as Nicole dives off and just lands on Ravyn with an ugly looking crossbody. Ravyn hits the mat and Nicole then goes for the eyes, trying to rake at them. The crowd roars as Ravyn tries to block it, holding her wrists. Nicole keeps trying, blabbering with nonsensical phrases before Ravyn manages roll through and get some leverage. She then knees Nicole in the side of the head. Nicole is jarred as Ravyn then gets up and grabs her, but Nicole just throat punches Ravyn. Ravyn falls back, coughing. She looks around, struggling to breathe as Nicole, as Luna, looks around and then lunges at the official, who backs off. Luna turns and reaches then for the taser, but Ravyn shoves it out of the ring, just in time, causing it to land near Selena. Nicole then turns and starts to stomp away on Ravyn, nailing her with repeated stomps to the chest, over and over.

Sharper: “Ravyn getting that taser out of there.”

Knots: “We’ve seen this before. Nicole can’t be stopped. She’s just driven by chaos and destruction. Luna is doing whatever she wants!”

Sharper: “And right now, that’s taking out Ravyn.”

Nicole stomps away on Ravyn a bit more before Selena fights up to her feet and turns and climbs up to the apron and jumps up and hits a pump kick to the head of Nicole. Nicole falls back. Selena springboards to the top rope and hits a diving elbow drop. She turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Nicole gets her shoulder up. She rolls over, thrashing as Selena looks over. Ravyn winces and rolls to the apron. Selena turns and looks at her before turning to Nicole, who is getting back up. Nicole is hardly steady, struggling to walk around before turning and Selena hits a crescent kick. Ravyn rolls to the floor and crawls over to her taser. Selena then grabs Nicole and hits a snap suplex. She turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope, but Ravyn takes the taser. She gets up and rolls back in. Selena sees this and drops down. She runs over and nails Ravyn with a hard right, and then another. Ravyn drops the taser again and falls back into the corner. Selena chops her over and over as Nicole rolls to the floor. Selena then grabs Ravyn and goes to whip her across the ring. Ravyn spins through and sends Selena in. Ravyn hits a discus forearm smash. Selena staggers and Ravyn rolls her up in a small package.

1!

2!

Selena kicks out. Both get up and Selena hits the Claim-Stake. Ravyn falls back. Selena turns and looks around before turning and seeing Ravyn stirring. Selena runs to the ropes, jumping up for the Defying Gravity, but Nicole, who had grabbed a chair from under the ring, swings and nails Selena in the shoulder and head. Selena falls to the mat and rolls over to the ropes, holding her head and shoulder. Nicole then staggers around the ring, dragging the chair behind her. She turns and swings, nailing Selena in the side as she’s next to the ropes. Selena yells in pain and rolls over. Nicole then rolls into the ring.

Sharper: “Nicole with a damn chair!”

Lyman: “Selena took two hard shots!”

Sharper: “Both to the head and arm! And Nicole now bringing it into the ring.”

Nicole gets up as Ravyn stirs as Nicole then steps up and swings, but Ravyn ducks. Nicole staggers forward and she turns around as Ravyn dropkicks the chair back into her face. The crowd ohs. Ravyn then gets up and looks around. Nicole, however cackles, as Ravyn sees the taser in the corner, but realizes its too far and Ravyn turns and watches Nicole getting up. Ravyn jumps up and goes for the Evolutionary Synthesis, but Nicole throws her off. Nicole then turns and swings, grabbing Ravyn’s head with the claw and slamming her down with an STO. Nicole rolls over and looks for the chair. She walks over and licks Ravyn’s head for good measure, lapping up some of the blood before grabbing the steel chair. She lifts it up and looks over at Ravyn. She slams it in her side. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Luna getting her revenge!”

Knots: “She didn’t get it at Rise to Greatness! Maybe getting it here!”

Lyman: “Oh she’s getting it here!”

Sharper: “She’s just slamming that chair into Ravyn.”

She nails Ravyn again and then a third time. The crowd ohs with each shot. Ravyn covers up as Nicole nails her a fourth time. Selena stirs and Nicole runs over and swings at her. Selena rolls to the floor. Nicole spins around laughing before running over and nailing Ravyn in the back as she tried to move. Selena sees this and then sees the taser. Nicole continues to attack Ravyn, now increasing the tempo, nailing Ravyn in the back, over and over again. The crowd cheers with each shot. Selena grabs the taser and sets it to be ready to fire as she rolls back into the ring. Nicole gets another shot in and then another before she sees Selena and turns. She hoists the chair up to wildly swing at her, but Selena fires the taser into the body of Nicole. Nicole drops the chair and falls to the mat, convulsing from the electricity

Sharper: “Selena used the taser on Nicole! Nicole down!”

Lyman: “Did she just save Ravyn Taylor?!”

Selena throws the taser down and dives onto Nicole, covering her.

1!

2!

3!

Nicole spasms but never gets her shoulders off the mat. Selena rolls off and away as the bell sounds. Selena then starts to motion for help.

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

Sharper: “And Selena ends this. But clearly concerned over Nicole.”

Knots: “Well yeah. She was just tazed!”

Lyman: “Ravyn hurt too, but Selena seems more concerned about Nicole at the moment. And Selena most have thought no other option than to take this extreme course to end this wild brawl.”

Sharper: “Ravyn put this all in motion and she may have gotten the worst of it.”

Selena looks on as we see officials jogging down to the ring, joined by Dillusion too. Selena backs up as Nicole remains down. Her eyes are closed at this point as officials come over to check on her. A few check on Ravyn too. Dillusion heads to Nicole directly and gets right to her, checking on his former student. Selena looks on.

A still for Syren vs. Xander Valentine comes up on the screen.

Sharper: “We’ve been waiting for this match for a long time. Syren has too. Xander was willing to grant it immediately after winning the title. Now for the World Championship, two hall of famers, they clash, one on one, here at Apocalypse!”

A recap video plays showing the careers of Syren and Xander Valentine.

We cut to show Mr. D now at ringside, taking a seat near the timekeeper’s table.

Sharper: “Welcome back to ringside and Mr. D has joined us as we figured after seeing him earlier.”

Knots: “Yeah, wonder how Xander will react. Syren seemed anxious, but maybe he’ll read into this, like Mr. D expects him to lose!”

Syren vs. Xander Valentine

SCW World Championship

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.

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 is hoping this is her night. She has not held the SCW World Championship in over two years. She’s wanted this opportunity with Mr. D now at ringside. She wants to win it so he’ll put it around her waist.”

Knots: “And against someone she wanted to face since the end of last year. Now it’s for the richest prize in this sport!”

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

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

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

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

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

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

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

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

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

Suffocate me until I am blue

To preserve my bad worldview

Paranoid, All Eyes On Me

Rumours circle, vultures feed

Baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise

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

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

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

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

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

Sharper: “Here we go. Xander Valentine, all business, the new World Champion. Stunning us by returning on the first Breakdown after Rise to Greatness and dishing out revenge against Adam Allocco.”

Lyman: “And we still don’t know the full story. But tonight, Xander’s focusing on this big defense.”

Knots: “Yeah and talk about a big one. Against one of the most decorated in SCW. Hell, I’ll say it. These two are two you could say are on the Mt. Rushmore of SCW!”

Xander looks at Syren. Jason Phillips steps forward as Aaron Demitra takes the World Title. Demitra steps back.

Phillips: “Fans, the following contest is scheduled for onefall with a sixty minute time limit and is for the SCW World Championship!”

Demitra holds the title over his head as the SCW World Championship logo comes across the screen.

Phillips: “First, to my right, the challenger…introducing, hailing from Los Angeles, California, she is a seven-time SCW World Champion, she is an SCW Hall of Famer, this is SYREN!”

Syren steps forward and throws her arms in the air before blowing a kiss to the crowd. She then steps back as the crowd cheers. We cut across to see Xander stretching out, using the ropes.

Phillips: “And to my left, her opponent, accompanied by Artemis, fighting out of Fort Collins, Colorado… from Rochester, New York… he is an SCW Hall of Famer, and the reigning and defending SCW World Champion, the Paragon of Violence, the Executioner…. XANDER VALENTINE!”

Xander just turns and looks across at Syren. The crowd roars some more.

Sharper: “And here we go. Syren facing Xander Valentine. This huge match, this dream match, World Title on the line! Here in the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden. Let’s go!”

Demitra hands off the belt to Phillips who steps out of the ring. Demitra checks on both before calling for the bell. The bell sounds and the crowd roars. Syren steps out of her corner. Xander does the same. The two Hall of Famers look at one another. Both start to jaw at each other, starting the war of words before Syren steps up and nails Xander with a forearm shot. Xander knees her in the ribs. He knees her again. Syren staggers back as Xander knees her again and then whips her across the ring. Syren bounces off and Xander lifts her up, but Syren spins through and lands behind him. She then forearms Xander in the back. Xander winces and turns around, swinging back as he does. Syren ducks and then nails Xander with a hard forearm. She jumps up and dropkicks him. Xander stumbles back to the ropes.

Sharper: “Syren trying to get Xander down. Quickly these two, slugging back and forth.”

Knots: “Syren is less than half the size of Xander. I don’t know how smart that is early on!”

Xander steps up and Syren gets up and runs at Xander and forearms him in the jaw and then again before turning and running across the ring. She bounces off and Xander goes for a clothesline. Syren ducks and bounces off the other side and jumps up and goes for a Lou Thesz Press. Xander, however, catches her. The crowd roars as he then turns, keeping her on him before placing her on the top rope and nailing her with a forearm shot to her chest and then another and another. The crowd roars as Syren drops down to her feet and Xander clubs her again. Demitra counts at this point.

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Xander steps back as Syren falls over to the corner, holding her chest and wincing in pain. Xander just watches her a moment.

Sharper: “Xander countering and almost making Syren think about it.”

Lyman: “Syren left her feet and if you do that, you need to take Xander down. Or that’s very likely to occur.”

Sharper: “And Syren’s not be in the ring with someone like Xander in a long time.”

Xander steps up and kicks her in the ribs. Xander whips Syren across the ring. Syren hits the corner hard. Xander walks after her and Syren kicks him in the stomach. She kicks him again. The crowd cheers and Syren tries to move Xander into the corner, but Xander blocks it and shoves her back. She rolls through. She gets up and runs at Xander and Xander goes a boot up. Syren slides under his boot. She stops at the corner and gets up and jumps onto Xander’s back. Xander falls forward to his hands and knees. Syren then hammers away on him with repeated right hands to the back of his head.

Sharper: “Syren showing her scrappiness early here. Hammering away!”

Knots: “Xander trying to swat her off.”

Sharper: “She’s hanging on there!”

Syren gets a few more shots in before rolling off. Xander starts to get up and turns around and into Syren who jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking him down. The crowd cheers. Syren goes for the pin.

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Xander powers out. Syren rolls over, looking around. She gets up as Xander sits up and turns and Syren stomps him in the face. Xander gets up and staggers to the corner. Syren follows up with another kick to the ribs and then a forearm shots. She grabs him and goes for a running bulldog. Xander shoves her off. Syren stops at the corner. Xander runs after and Syren hits a back elbow. Xander staggers back. Syren climbs up to the middle rope and then the top rope and goes for a twisting crossbody, but Xander catches her. The crowd roars. Xander then throws her back with a fallaway slam. The crowd ohs. Syren rolls through and to her stomach.

Sharper: “The strength! The power! Valentine with the fallaway slam!”

Knots: “Sending Syren airborne!”

Lyman: “And hard into the mat.”

Syren crawls to the ropes and starts to get up. Xander walks over to her and pulls her up and whips her across the ring. Syren hits the opposite side of the ring and Xander nails her with a big boot. Syren hits the mat. Xander turns and hits an elbow drop. He goes for the lateral press.

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Syren kicks out. Mr. D looks on as Syren turns and reaches out for the ropes. Xander drags her up and elbows her in the back of the head. She drops to the mat. Xander drags her back up again as Artemis is shown. Xander clubs her in the back. Syren falls to the mat. Xander drags her up again and throws her into the corner. Xander follows up with a knee to the ribs and then another and another.

Sharper: “Hard shots in the corner and unlike the classic we saw between Allocco and Frost at Rise to Greatness, Valentine is a fighter. And he’s right now, striking, and mauling, and doing what he can to keep Syren down.”

Lyman: “Syren has to figure out how to avoid it. Every shot has his weight behind it and we said it – Syren is a fraction of his size. She’s got the skill, but it’s hard to use it if you’re smothered like Xander is doing to her.”

Xander then whips Syren across the ring. Syren flips up the corner and then backflips back down and turns around to Xander who clotheslines her down. Xander goes for another pin.

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Syren kicks out. She turns and Xander pulls her up by the head and hair. Xander then hits a snap jab and Syren falls to the ropes. Xander stops and turns back to the ropes. He bounces off and Syren gets a boot up. Xander staggers back. Syren looks at him as Xander turns back and runs at Syren again, only for Syren to get a second boot up. She backflips to the apron. Xander staggers and turns as Syren springboards to the top rope and dives forward with a crossbody, this taking Xander down and into a pin.

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Xander pushes her off. Syren turns and stomps him in the face a couple of times.

Sharper: “Syren getting the two count. Now all over Xander.”

Knots: “Yeah. Stay on him and hope he’ll stay down. Either that or hope you get one shot in. That’s what worked for Selena years ago!”

Xander rolls over and moves to the ropes. Syren clubs him in the back once and then again. Xander swats at her. She rolls back and to her feet. Xander gets up and turns to Syren. Syren runs at him. Xander attempts a clothesline. Syren ducks and bounces off the other side. Xander turns as Syren hits a running front dropkick. Xander falls back. The crowd cheers. Xander gets up and turns as Syren then jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick to the jaw. Xander hits the mat. Syren gets up and hits the Blonde Satisfaction. She goes for the pin.

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Xander gets his shoulder up. Syren turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. Xander gets up to his feet and turns to her and Syren dives off with a somersault dive onto him, taking him down. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Syren just throwing herself at Xander with the cannonball!”

Lyman: “It worked!”

Sharper: “It did!”

Xander rolls over and Syren gets up. She looks around and then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and jumping forward with a running bulldog to Xander. She rolls him over and hooks the leg.

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Xander gets his shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Syren looks up. Mr. D is shown again as Syren turns and grabs Xander as he stirs and Syren steps up and grabs him and hits a DDT for good measure. The crowd ohs from the impact. Xander rolls to his back. Syren exits to the apron. He looks around and climbs up to the top rope. He then looks at Xander and hits a frog splash. She hooks her leg.

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Xander kicks out again. Syren rolls off.

Sharper: “Syren with all of the momentum!”

Lyman: “Just throwing everything at him. And she’s just finding a new way to attack him. Coming from different angles!”

Knots: “Just trying to overcome him with quantity!”

Syren gets up and moves to the corner. She waits for Xander to get up as Xander turns and starts to get up. She then runs out and goes for the Face Lift, but Xander dodges. Syren stops and Xander steps up behind her, grabbing her with a full nelson only to hoist her up and slam her hard with a full nelson slam. Xander falls to a knee.

Sharper: “Oh God! The impact! Full nelson slam!”

Knots: “And looks like Xander didn’t need quantity!”

Syren winces as Xander then steps forward and jumps up and hits a splash onto Syren. The crowd ohs. Xander hooks the leg.

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Syren gets her shoulder up. Xander rolls off and Syren stirs, starting to get up. Xander gets up as Syren steps up and Xander scoops her up and hits a sidewalk slam. Xander rolls off and Syren winces as Xander grabs her and pulls her up. He then hooks her up and places her on the top rope. Xander clubs her in the back once and then again. Xander then climbs up with Syren’s back to the ring. Xander hooks her up and gets to the middle turnbuckle before lifting Syren up. He goes for a top rope back superplex, but Syren turns in the air, landing on top of him!

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Xander kicks out. Syren rolls away. Both start to get up. The crowd looks on as Xander staggers up and turns to Syren. Syren then runs at him and nails him with the Face Lift. Xander staggers. He falls to a knee. Syren then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and then jumping up for a leg drop bulldog, but Xander catches her and hoists her up before hitting a huge sitout powerbomb! The crowd ohs.

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Syren shoots her shoulder up and rolls over.

Sharper: “Oh! Only two! Xander planted Syren!”

Lyman: “Tried to find out whether the ring was solid.”

Syren rolls over to her stomach and starts to get up. Xander gets up and grabs her and hoists her up and hits a huge back suplex. The crowd ohs. Syren remains down as Xander sits up. He looks around and turns back to his feet. Syren stirs. Xander walks over to her and pulls her up. He whips her into the ropes. Syren bounces off and Xander scoops her up and hits a huge tilt-a-whirl slam. The crowd ohs and he goes for the pin, hooking the leg.

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Syren gets her shoulder up. Xander looks up and nods before grabbing Syren. Syren reaches around, trying to defend herself, but Xander jerks her up. Syren turns and swings, but Xander blocks it and then pulls her into a bearhug. Syren grimaces in pain. Syren reaches around Xander as Xander shakes her a bit. The crowd looks on.

Sharper: “That damn bearhug.”

Lyman: “Not like Syren is going to get her feet under her. Xander just to big!”

Knots: “And maybe just going to crush her here.”

Xander keeps the hold on as Syren grabs at the head. Demitra checks on her. Syren shakes her head as Xander keeps swinging her back and forth. Syren shakes her head as she grabs at the head of Xander and Xander then hoists her up and drops her with a sitout spinebuster.

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Syren rolls her shoulder up and rolls over. Xander however grabs her and drags her up again. He grabs her by her head, now going for a front face lock. The crowd roars as he muscles Syren up for a brainbuster, but Syren knees him in the face. Xander staggers. Syren lands on her feet and then jumps up and hits the Golden Blonde. Xander falls to a knee. Syren rolls over as Xander winces in pain. Syren then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits the Face Lift again! The crowd roars. Xander ends up on his back. Syren goes for the pin.

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Xander gets his shoulder up. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “And only two! Syren got all of that-“

Knots: “She’s not done.”

Lyman: “Neither have. Both have just kept going. Both know the importance of this match. Yeah, it’s the World Title. But it’s more than that for both. The pride. The respect for the other. They don’t give an inch unless they’re forced!”

Syren gets up and moves to the corner. She motions to Xander to get up. Xander rolls over and stirs. Artemis looks on concerned as Syren keeps motioning. Xander then gets up and turns and Syren lunges for the Bittersweet Ending, but Xander catches it. The crowd roars. Xander just looks at Syren. He then spins her around and nails her with another boot. The crowd ohs. Syren hits the mat. She then starts to get up and turns as Xander grabs her by the throat. He hoists her up and hits the chokeslam. The crowd ohs. Xander turns and hooks the leg.

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Syren gets her shoulder up again. She rolls over. Xander looks at her and then drags her up.

Sharper: “Syren kicking out of that violent chokeslam!”

Lyman: “Xander right on her again!”

Xander pulls her up and then drops down and tries to hoist her up for the Valhalla has Fallen, but Syren kicks her legs and backflips through. Xander holds on and then turns and goes to pull her into a clothesline, but Syren ducks and she stops and turns and jumps to the middle rope before twisting back and nailing Xander with a flying forearm smash. The crowd ohs. Syren rolls over and then moves to her back and nips up. She looks around as Xander holds his jaw, starting to get up. Syren walks around and then runs over and nails Xander with a hard right before nailing him with another. She then jumps up and hits an enziguri kick. Xander falls to the corner.

Sharper: “Syren finding that second wind here. And now with everything she can. Hard rights. Kicks.”

Knots: “Has him in the corner. Xander’s backed up!”

Sharper: “She’s teeing off!”

Syren then gets up and steps up and kicks him in the ribs over and over and over again. The crowd cheers as Syren keeps stomping away. Xander covers up in the corner, wincing.

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Syren steps back and walks around the ring. She then turns and runs at Xander and hits a running dropkick. Xander rolls over and out of the corner. Syren then turns and gets up and walks around the ring. Xander slowly fights up to his feet and turns and Syren lunges and nails him with the Bittersweet Ending. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Bittersweet Ending! The superkick! She hit it! She hit it!”

Syren drops down and dives for the pin, hooking the leg.

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Xander grabs the bottom rope. The crowd ohs. Syren looks up as leans back. She then slowly pulls herself up. Mr. D looks on as Syren turns and walks around the ring. Xander grabs at the ropes. Syren grabs him and pulls him back and then turns and sets up for a neckbreaker. She connects as Syren then turns and looks around before grabbing at the top rope. She springboards to the top rope. She glances back and goes for the Blondeton Bomb, but Xander gets his knees up. Syren rolls over, holding her head and neck. She gets up and falls to her knees. She starts to get up and turns and runs at Xander who scoops her up and hits a violent tilt-a-whirl slam. Xander rolls over to the ropes. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “Syren just dropped and driven into the mat. My God the impact.”

Lyman: “The second wind stopped and Xander is going for his.”

Xander starts to get up and pulls himself up. He looks out and then turns around. Syren turns and crawls over to Xander. She starts to pull herself up and looks up at Xander. Xander knees her in the ribs and then hoists her up and hits a snap powerbomb. He drops down and hooks the leg.

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Syren shoots her shoulder up. The crowd ohs. Xander looks up and turns and gets up. He walks around the ring. Syren rolls over and Xander grabs her by the hair. She looks at him as Syren turns and swings, nailing him in the stomach with a hard right.

Sharper: “Syren still fighting. Still finding any way to keep on offense.”

Lyman: “And those two slams took so much out of her and she knows…she knows how hard it is to get a title match. She has what she wants. She can taste it.”

Sharper: “She nearly had it moments ago.”

Xander then knees her again. Xander then gutwrenches her up and hits a second powerbomb. The crowd ohs. Xander hooks the leg.

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Syren shoots her shoulder up again. Mr. D nods as Xander looks out and then turns and slowly rolls over. He gets up as Syren rolls over, clearly in pain. She crawls towards Xander as Xander gets up and Syren grabs at the his boots and then his leg and starts to look up at Xander. The crowd looks on as Xander then grabs her again. He pulls her up and suddenly Syren nails him in the stomach again, but this time, she then backs up and hits an enziguri kick. She rolls over and gets up as Xander is dazed. Syren gets some distance and runs at Xander, jumping up for a Total Makeover, but Xander steps into it, grabbing her and catching her on one shoulder before maneuvering her into the rack position only to drop her with the Valhalla Has Fallen!

Sharper: “Syren tries for Total Makeover, but oh my! The strength! The strength!”

Lyman: “Just muscling her up. He caught her!”

Knots: “Manhandling her and into the- OH God!”

Sharper: “Valhalla has Fallen!”

Xander rolls her over and falls onto her.

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Xander rolls off as the crowd roars. The bell sounds. Several fans come to their feet cheering.

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

Sharper: “What a match! What a match!”

Lyman: “And Syren will have to wait…her moment, not here.”

Sharper: “She wanted it, but Xander Valentine…he wanted to win too and the man showed why he was a dominant force in the past. That strength is a difference maker.”

Mr. D walks over to the timekeeper and takes the SCW World Championship. Xander sits up next to Syren and turns back, almost in disbelief of the effort it took. She remains down as Xander slowly starts to get up. Artemis enters the ring as Demitra looks on as Mr. D walks up the steel steps. Xander slowly gets up to his feet, limping a bit, as the adrenaline wears off. He walks around the ring as Mr. D steps up. Syren remains down as Mr. D looks at Xander. Xander and him lock eyes before Mr. D motions for him to turn around. He then places the title in front of Xander and around his waist.

Sharper: “And Mr. D entering the ring…and not placing the title around Syren’s waist, but around Xander Valentine’s.”

Knots: “Oh…she’s not going to be happy about this.”

Lyman: “She was so close. Multiple times. Two of the greats meeting. Tonight, Xander Valentine has the edge.”

Mr. D fastens the belt and then turns and raises his arm. The crowd cheers. Xander looks around before turning and almost looking on in disbelief as Mr. D has done this. Mr. D steps back and applauds before we cut to see Gavin Taylor walking down to the ring. He looks into the ring before pulling himself onto the apron. Xander turns and notices him. Gavin enters the ring and looks at Syren before turning and looking at Xander.

Sharper: “What is Gavin Taylor doing out here?”

Lyman: “He has something in his hand.”

Gavin steps forward as the camera gets a close up shot of a paper in Gavin’s hand. Gavin steps up and hands it to Xander. Xander looks at it and then smirks. Gavin then points at the SCW World Championship before pointing to himself.

Gavin: “My turn, big man….my turn!”

Gavin backs up.

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor…that’s the Trios Contract!”

Knots: “For when?! For the title!”

Sharper: “What a night in New York City. Apocalypse has come and gone. And what awaits us on Breakdown next week! For Jonathan Knots, Simon Lyman and everyone else here, I’m Adam Sharper….good night everybody!”

The crowd looks on as Gavin exits the ring. He applauds as Xander stands in the ring. Syren starts to slowly roll to the ropes as Demitra checks on her as the scene fades to black…