Breakdown - August 31, 2023

“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 the Glass Shard on Ace Marshall, before showing Light in the Darkness dancing to the ring, Holly Adams posing in the ring, and Kimberly Williams smirking on the stage.

“For twenty years…the leading force in professional wrestling today....”

MAIN SHOW:

“Hall of Fame” by The Script featuring will.i.am plays as we see the SCW Hall of Fame logo com up on the screen and then see a shot of Steve Griffin and Vixen Star walking into the area, followed by a shot of the Next Level standing in the ring. James Exeter hitting the Exoskeletal Extermination comes up next.

You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile

Shots of Dark Fantasy posing in the ring, followed by CHBK hitting Chris Lawler with the Bittersweet Ending, and then Jason Zero hitting a spear on an opponent follow.

You can be the hero
You can get the gold
Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke

Rachel Foxx bloodied and smiling comes up next, followed by a shot of Josh Hudson holding the SCW World Championship, followed by Jay Gold hitting the Golden Moment on an opponent, and then the Mercenaries heading to the ring.

Yeah, do it for your people
Do it for your pride
How are you ever gonna know if you never even try?

Shots of Xander Valentine locking in the Fade to Black, followed by Jake Starr hitting the Shooting Five Star, Katie Steward posing in the ring and Cid Turner being carried to the ring follow.

Do it for your country
Do it for your name
'Cause there's gonna be a day...

Chad Evans smirking follows, with Matt Hodges hitting the Thai Swing Kick on an opponent next. Kelcey Wallace posing in the ring follows before showing Christian Savior spearing an opponent down.

When you're standing in the hall of fame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)
And the world's gonna know your name (yeah)
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

Shawn Winters hitting a Graven Image follows before seeing Dillusion holding up Jerry. The Dresser Boys celebrating as the World Tag Team Champions comes up on the screen and then we see a shot of Damian Angel and Brian Kinney standing face to face at one another. Shilo Valiant laughing comes up before showing Devon Kayl standing in the ring, posing. Following this are shots of Lenne Perez making her entrance, Amy Chastaine standing in the ring at Rise to Greatness, before showing shots of Christy Matthews and Lucas Knight each holding the SCW World Championship. Then we see shots of Regan Street holding the SCW World Championship, Shaun Cruze standing tall with Kelcey Wallace, Ace Marshall celebrating after the 2021 Taking Hold of the Flame, and finally Sienna Swann posing in the ring. We then see the SCW Hall of Fame logo come up on the screen.

The crowd cheers as the camera pans down to show Jonathan Knots walking on stage and over to the podium.

Knots: “Welcome to the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts for tonight SCW Hall of Fame induction!”

Knots looks around as the crowd cheers.

Knots: “Don’t worry. I’m here, Jonathan Knots, and I’ll keep this thing on the rails, unlike the afterparty tomorrow night.”

Knots pauses as the crowd chuckles a bit.

Knots: “After a couple of years off, SCW has made the decision to enshrine four individuals tonight on its twentieth anniversary. I’m still waiting for my call…”

Knots glances at Mr. D in the front row.

Knots: “I mean I’ve carried Sharper for what, a decade!”

Knots sighs.

Knots: “We’ll figure it out. But we should get started. And to kick us off, we start with a Supreme Champion.”

Selena Frost is shown applauding.

Knots: “Someone who has done it all. Capped off her Supreme Championship by winning the World Tag Team Championship at Rise to Greatness several years ago. And tonight, she is enshrined in the Hall of Fame...”

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen. The sound of a Hellcat scratching through the screen is seen with a roar. “Who’s Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the arena as we then see a shot of Regan Street standing in the ring, holding the SCW World Championship. We then cut to see shots of Regan Street embracing David Helms before showing her hitting the Love Tap on several opponents and then cutting to showing her hitting the CatNap on several others. We then see shots of Regan Street standing across the ring from Syren, Selena Frost, Brittany Lohan and others. We then see a shot of Regan knocking Brittany Lohan off the stage at Rise to Greatness. This is followed by a shot of her whipping Selena Frost with the cat’o’nine tails whip of hers before showing her attacking Jake Starr. We cut to show shots of Regan Street celebrating, holding the SCW United States Championship at Rise to Greatness 2017. Before showing her celebrating with the World Title at Riding the Lightning: Night One 2013, and then showing her celebrating on Supreme Saturday as she stands over Ravyn Taylor, both times holding the SCW World Championship.

Sharper: “Regan Street! She has done it!”

Knots: “Her and Helms can have their own little celebration!”

We then cut to show a shot of Regan Street and Selena Frost together. The two fighting in the ring at Rise to Greatness before cutting to a shot of them hugging backstage. We then see Selena Frost and Regan Street hitting the Freeze or Burn on Tommy Valentine. We follow this with a shot of Regan hitting the CATastrophe on Tommy.

Sharper: “Frozen Hell have done it! They’re the new World Tag Team Champions and Regan Street joins Selena Frost and her husband David as a Supreme Champion!”

Knots: “It looked like the Connection had it. They divided and were trying to conquer, but Selena held on. She held on and held on, so Regan could get in there.”

We see a shot of Selena and Regan celebrating in the ring with the Tag Team Championship before showing Regan celebrating with David Helms backstage. The scene then starts to fade out.

We return to the live shot.

Knots: “To inducted The Hellcat, Regan Street…please allow me to introduce, another hall of famer, her husband, David Helms!”

The show cuts back to the crowd and scans the crowd for a moment before switching to the stage as the big screen lights up with one single solitary word.

“BANG”

The crowd cheers as an SCW remix of “All I Want” by A Day To Remember begins to play over the speakers and out steps David Helms out onto the stage to another big reaction from the crowd. Grinning ear to ear, he takes a couple of steps from the curtain and looks around before throwing his hands up above his in the Self High Five, which gets a ‘bang’ shout from the fans before he continues walking to the podium.

“ALL I WANT IS A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN
TO MEND THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO FEELS ALONE
WOAH; YOU KNOW TO KEEP YOUR HOPES UP HIGH
BUT YOU HEAD DOWN LOW!”

The intro gives way to the chorus and the lyrics of said chorus flash up on the screen as Helms reaches the podium, and he takes a moment more to appreciate the reaction before finally reaching into his pocket to remove the notes for his speech and the music fades out. The crowd continue to sing his theme a little, which Helms gets a kick out of before eventually motioning for calm and the fans duly oblige so he can begin to speak.

Helms: “So it’s been a while, huh?”

The crowd cheers again as Helms grins a little sheepishly.

Helms: "Gotta say, it's great to know that you guys haven't forgotten about me, even if its been a hot minute since I was last here, pretending that I was still young enough to keep up with these young kids and not someone already past his sell by date…"

The fans break out into a 'You've still got it' chant, and Helms smiles before waving them down again.

Helms: "Appreciate you guys, believe me… but while I could stand here all night getting the ego rub that you're giving me right now, this isn't about me, is it? No, tonight is about celebrating the greats that have given their all for this amazing freaking company, people who have given their blood, sweat and tears for Supreme Championship Wrestling on a consistent basis, people who have excelled in the greatest professional wrestling company on the face of the planet! Tonight we honor those who have entertained you, the SCW fans all around the world and have carved out legacy's for themselves in the process that forever cement them as giants within this industry in the process… and while this isn't my first rodeo on this stage, be it previous induction speeches or my own speech as I was inducted into these hallowed halls myself, tonight for me is truly special. Because tonight I get the honor of giving the induction speech for someone who not only means the world to me, but I do so safe in the knowledge that i can't think of anyone else who deserves this moment more than she does!"

The crowd start chanting Regan's name and Helms takes a step back for a moment to allow it to happen, just soaking in the entire arena chanting his wife's name.

Helms: "What's that? I'm old, remember; you guys need to shout a little louder…"

The crowd kicks the volume up a notch, which brings a smile to Helms' face as he lets it go on a moment longer.

Helms: "Much better…"

Helms chuckles to himself before quickly checking his notes.

Helms: "Now I'm not gonna stand here and reel off a list of her achievements because those are listed on the SCW website and if you need me to talk about what she's achieved in her time here then i don't know what to tell you bro, clearly you need to get out from under that rock you've been living under. What I will do is talk about the woman that I remember walking into this company all those years ago, a wet behind the ears rookie who had everything to prove but everything to gain too. I want to talk about a woman who made no secret of her hunger, no secret of her dreams and her absolute refusal to even consider not achieving them. What I saw in Regan Street back then was a future world champion who would without a shadow of a doubt go on to become one of the best that this company has ever seen and I remember telling her exactly that in our first ever conversation. I remember telling her that I saw an extremely bright future ahead of her, and while I had no clue that I would play such a prominent role in the future, I knew right from day one how successful she was going to be. And the fact I’m standing here right now giving this speech proves that the assessment I made in those early days was bang on the money, because not only did Regan go on to win the World Championship just as I said she would, but she went on to become a Supreme Champion and one of the best wrestlers to step foot in this company too!"

Helms pauses to look around the room, taking a moment to compose himself before returning to his notes.

Helms: "Whether it was in singles competition, tag team wrestling, as a part of a stable - though lets not mention one of those in particular because the less said about that one the better - or anything in between, Regan is both a wrestler and a person that wears her heart on her sleeve and has never given anything less than one hundred ten percent inside of that ring. And it's that drive, that passion and determination that leads us here, because from day one of meeting 'The Hellcat', I knew that someone would end up standing in this very spot, waxing lyrical about how deserving she is of this induction and I'm stoked that I get to be the one to do it. Because while she got to sit in the crowd and watch as I was inducted into the Hall by my friends, I get to go one better than that by inducting the woman I love into these hallowed halls myself, a moment I know she will never forget for as long as she lives."

The fans give a soft cheer and many start to clap their hands, which Helms acknowledges.

Helms: "And neither will I. Because tonight, ladies and gents, it truly is an honor and privilege to introduce to you, my wife, my partner in crime, Supreme Champion and now, twenty twenty three Supreme Championship Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee… Regan Street!"

As the crowd continues to cheer, the sound of a Hellcat scratching through a screen is heard before “Who's Next” by Porcelain Black plays throughout the theatre. Regan Street makes her way to the podium. She hugs David Helms and then approaches the mic, she looks beautiful as ever. The Hellcat though takes a second to soak up the response. After those moments, she finally steps up to the mic and takes a deep breath.

Regan Street: “I had this whole speech written out and then halfway up to the podium I said, screw it, I wanted to talk from the heart. First and foremost, it’s been a few years since I was an active competitor in the SCW, the injury I suffered was career threatening but I am recovered and have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of wrestlers, one of my proteges is making big waves in the business, it is nice to contribute back to a sport that gave me so much like SCW did. Coming from the Street family, it was pretty big shoes to fill. Everyone knows I learned everything from Trinity, taking me in as a teenager when I ran away from home and showing me there was hope. She wouldn’t allow me to enter this business until I went to school and graduated college, starting at the ripe age of 22, was a whole new world for me, and SCW was the place I chose to practice my trade. I remember starting here in 2012, greener than goose shit, looking to make a name for myself and at first it wasn’t easy. Made friends with the likes of Madelyne MacTaggart, Brittany and Dawn Lohan, David Helms, and Tommy Valentine just to name a few. I didn’t get to compete at Rise to Greatness my first year here, but soon thereafter I was embedded in a feud with Marina Trent, one of my biggest rivals. I’ll be honest, if it wasn’t for her, I don’t know if I would have ever tapped into The Hellcat.”

She pauses for a moment.

Regan Street: “Not too long later, I won my first Championship in the SCW Women’s title and wore it proud. During that time, I started to build healthy relationships, one with David Helms that turned into marriage which was the greatest thing I took out of my tenure in the sport, but memories that I will never forget. I wanted more though, was a very angry and vicious woman as well, sometimes not really being very PR but that came with the territory. As I started to mature though, it was matches against stars like Shaun Cruze, Amy Chastaine, Ace Marshall, and Selena Frost that really helped me mature and understand my talent more. I don’t think anyone will ever argue that my rivalries with Syren and Ravyn Taylor are still talked about in lore today, two amazing women that I hated with every inch of my fiber but respect the hell out of what they are still doing in the SCW. Winning Championships was only a small part of the whole experience though, and while I was able to become a Supreme Champion defeating the like Marina, Ravyn, Tommy, Marie Jones… Even my one day reign over Jake Starr not even a year into my career, with Selena as Frozen Hell and the names can go on forever, it was my privilege and honor to go up against some of the absolute best. Whether it was as a World Champion, or any of the other championships, that was only a fragment of everything that was all balled up in a package. Winning Trios, Hell in a Cell matches, competing and being one of the longest to wrestle in Taking Hold of the Flame or competing in front of thousands at the greatest spectacle of them all, Rise to Greatness where I only lost one time out of seven appearances, to everything that this company stood for. I was homegrown, never competed anywhere else, not very many can say that which is why this is such an honor to be up here.”

The crowd cheers, Regan smiles before she continues.

Regan Street: “I would like to thank my husband, David, my son AJ, daughter Jennifer and the rest of my family that has always shown me so much support, even Jason…. Asshole, but I love you, nonetheless. I know that Tommy and I along with Kandis were not on speaking terms, but thank you for always being an incredible competitor and a great friend to David. Selena Frost, my sister from another mister, and your entire family for being the best version of me. Sienna Swann and Josh Hudson for always having my back when we ruled the roost and were three of the most dominant wrestlers this company ever saw and congrats to Sienna on her well-deserved Hall of Fame Induction. To Owen Cruze for being great to Jennifer and being a standup guy. I doubted you buddy, but I am glad you are part of the family. My blood, Kelcey Wallace, Trinity and Kennedy Street. For paving the way for me and others to be dominant females. I want to thank all of the competitors I ever faced, even the likes of Xander Valentine and Datura, wrestlers that put me through hell and made me a better competitor and one day Xander… you have a receipt coming. To the past, present and the future of the SCW. Respect the company, honor it and carry its name another twenty years because it is in good hands. You, the fans, without the support of every single one of you, none of us would be here today. Finally, Mr. D. You have been an amazing man even when at times I wanted to kick your ass and I did, I always respected what you did and no matter where and what I am doing now, SCW will always be number one in my heart and the leader of the industry. Thank you so much for everything…. I love you all… and meow bitches!”

The crowd stands up and claps as Regan holds up her Hall of Fame trophy. She stands there proud misty eyed before turning to walk off getting a hug from David first. Selena Frost stands and cheers for her as the scene cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

The SCW Hall of Fame ceremony returns as the camera pans down to Jonathan Knots back at the podium.

Knots: “You know, we really should just use this for date night. David and Regan…and we’ll have another one. Hope you got the hotel room comped!”

Knots shrugs.

Knots: “Next, we turn our attention to someone who proved that being Perfect was better than being Flawless!”

The crowd ohs. Amy Chastaine is shown, shaking her head.

Knots: “Because well, SCW’s Hall of Fame is going to get a bit more angelic!”

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen. “Style” by Taylor Swift plays as we see flashes of the body of Sienna Swann before showing her standing in the ring with Silas Mason. This is followed by shots of her standing across from Kelcey Wallace, Jordan Majors, and Ravyn Taylor. We then cut to show her standing and embracing before kissing Chris Cannon while she stands in the ring. We see shots of Sienna Swann hitting the Swann-ton Bomb on opponents before showing her hitting the Kiss of an Angel on Kelcey Wallace, James Evans, Syren, and more. We then cut to show her standing in the ring, smiling before cutting to showing her dancing in a club, as Kennedy Street watches. We then see shots of Sienna Swann training, kicking on a punching bag, before cutting to showing her knocking Kelcey Wallace down. We then cut to see her hitting the Kiss of an Angel on Kennedy Street before showing her proudly holding the SCW World Championship.

Sharper: “Sienna Swann is your World Champion!”

We cut to shots of Sienna posing with the World Title with Chris Cannon, with the Truelove Twins, and by herself at the end of matches before showing her smiling and looking around at the crowd who boo her. Shots of Sienna Swann holding the SCW Women’s Championship and standing over Katie Steward, Dawn Lohan and Ravyn Taylor are shown. We then cut to show shots of Sienna Swann standing on the stage wearing her angel’s wings as she looks around. Shots of her then berating Kelcey Wallace, before standing over James Evans are shown. We cut to see more shots of Sienna Swann with Bree Lancaster, working together in the ring, before seeing shots of Sienna Swann holding the SCW World Championship, standing over Josh Hudson, Owen Cruze and others before cutting to a shot of Sienna Swann again posing, this time, victorious at Rise to Greatness as the scene fades out.

We return to the stage.

Knots: “To induct Sienna Swann…please welcome the former SCW World Champion…Chris Cannon!”

Jonathan Knots steps away from the podium as now the big screen above the entrance springs into life and with it the lights darken, the only image we see then is that of a glistening gold and silver globe which spins before stopping on the United Kingdom. We then hear a woman’s voice over the P. A System next as she addresses the arena.

“Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing...”

.CHRIS CANNON.

The opening guitar to Prometheus by Audio Machine hit’s over the P.A system next with an explosion of sound. There’s a sudden pause and then a spotlight shines down onto the stage where we see Chris Cannon, he stands proudly on the stage with his trademark aura of confidence about him as he stands in a Tuxedo and soaks in the crowd that is welcoming him back to an SCW Stage.

Cannon has a smile which could light up a room which it does causing the fans to cheer even louder for the former World, Tag and Adrenaline champion. Cannon nods before walking towards Knots and embracing him with not only a handshake but a hug as well. He then walks to on side of the stage and looks out to the crowd who are electric, he then walks over to the other side which reacts to him equally as loud.

Cannon then walks to the podium and stands there and looks out one more time and soaks in the crowd. It is easy to see it is having an affect on him as he wipes away a tear. Chris smiles as he places both hands on either side of the podium and leans into the mic signalling his music to come to a stop…

Chris Cannon: “Wow… I don’t know what to say, I’ll be honest with you, I figured you all might have forgotten about me….”

The crowd roars letting the Brit know that wasn’t going to be the case at all. He smiles.

Chris Cannon: “Well as humbling this is as always, please let me thank you first and foremost for making me feel welcome, I very much appreciate it. But we all know I am not here for me. We’re here for the Hall of Fame and most importantly for me, the woman I stand here proudly to be the one to do just that.”

The crowd continues to roar, there are a few boos of course but the majority right now are cheers.

Chris Cannon: “I talk of course about my wife, Sienna Swann. A woman who I know has had a polarising time in front of you both in and out of the ring. However say what you will, no matter how much you love or hate her you can’t help but respect the work she has put into this ring which was second to none. My beautiful wife Sienna is the very definition of what professional wrestling is all about. I know some might find those words controversial, we all remember her entrance into SCW, myself especially…”

Cannon pauses to recall those moments.

Chris Cannon: “I don't need to get into that specifically, we were all there for it. But be that as it may I have had the opportunity to see the other side of her. Learn more about her many loves, and one of those is this business… Because I see many fans sitting out here in awe of me standing here, and I remember being just like you standing out there and dreaming about the day I could be here, on this stage or in that ring. She wasn’t always the former super model turned professional wrestler. No, she was just like you, a fan of professional wrestling.”

Chris nods while looking at one fan in particular and smiles.

Chris Cannon: “It is true. It’s what I love about professional wrestling, if you dedicate your time and focus on your craft you can be the best in the world and Sienna has proven that, which is why we’re here to celebrate her career. Sienna's achievements are a testament to her dedication and passion for this sport. With three SCW World Championship titles under her belt, she has proved time and again that she was a force to be reckoned with. Her three reigns as SCW Women's Champion have exemplified her unmatched skill and determination.”

Chris smiles once again while he looks up at the large graphic showing of his wife in all her splendour.

Chris Cannon: “And it doesn't stop there. Sienna's versatility shone bright when she captured the SCW Television Championship, showcasing her prowess in every corner of the ring. Nothing was beneath her, she wanted it all. But it's not just about championships. Sienna's impact goes beyond the titles she's held. She has earned other accolades such as the SCW Female Wrestler of the Year not once, but twice. Her involvement in the "Past.Present.Future" group earned her the SCW Stable of the Year honor as well. I could go on as well.”

Chris chuckles while remembering something else.

Chris Cannon: “I could talk to you all about the classic matches she has competed inside that SCW Ring. I could talk about the Double Jeopardy match or the Iron woman match against Selena Frost. The list of matches is endless but it is not for me to talk about any longer, for I know she is just itching to come out here to address you all herself. So without further ado, please rise to your feet and welcome my wife, your Heavenly Angel, your 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee… SIENNA SWANN!!”

Chris steps away from the Podium with a grin as he begins to clap, the focus on the stage along with the fans as he along with them wait for Sienna’s music. “Style” by Taylor Swift plays throughout the building. A few moments pass before Sienna Swann steps out from the behind the curtain and onto the stage. She walks up to the podium, looking as extravagant as ever. She hugs and kisses her husband, then turns to face the crowd as they cheer her. The beautiful South African smiles, her blue eyes glossing over the entire crowd before speaking in her accent and gentle voice.

Sienna Swann: “It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Motherhood has definitely taken it’s time and I am enjoying every bit of it. I am still very young and would like to step in the ring again, but that is not in the cards right now/ When I got the call for this induction into the Hall of Fame, I was shocked and at the same time honored. Truly didn’t expect this and for that thank you. I know that I did some terrible things in my tenure here in the SCW, but that was always par the course, because I learned very early in my career wearing a fashionable potato sack as wrestling attire that it was a dog eat dog world here, sweetie. If there is ONE thing that Silas Mason did was introduce me to Kelcey Wallace and then the SCW. Training me to be the next star and even next Perfect Ten, where I was hungry and didn’t care who I stepped over to get there. Then I met Regan Street and she became a mentor to me, taught me everything that I know and I cannot thank her enough for what she did for me and my career. I owe so much to her for my success. It wasn’t easy at first, I didn't really know what I was doing, but I trained every day to become one of the best in the ring. I remember a lot of things changed for me when I started to realize that I needed to be a little more vicious in and out of the ring. Hired the Truelove Twins and incredible, powerful women like Xiomara Diaz, Laura Steinbeck and my younger sister, Sierra Swann. I always surrounded myself with people that were very ambitious and wanted nothing but the best, they helped me become what I am now and the reason I stand here. It wasn’t just them though, with Regan and Josh Hudson, fountains of information and knowledge, like a sponge I soaked everything up and yes, Kelcey Wallace who was both a rival and now a friend.”

Sienna smiles and waves at Kelcey who is in the audience, and she waves back.

Sienna Swann: “No one will ever forget our feud; we were mortal enemies and her perfection made me better. There were others too and I would be reminisced if I didn’t mention Kennedy Street or Jordan Majors, two women that went to battle with me and never stopped, we made magic, and I will never forget them. I wanted to accomplish so much more and know that I could, but a lot of things called upon me to step away. My love for Chris Cannon was definitely a driving force behind that and when we finally became a couple and were married, life for me changed. But the SCW didn’t. Traveling the roads and having these amazing feuds with stars like Selena Frost and my best friend now, Bree Lancaster was the reason to my rise to the very top. It’s amazing to see Bree back and doing her thing here and hopefully this next season will be even bigger for her as I will be watching, but even with all that is going on with the other great wrestlers on this roster, she knows, ever in a bind, call no further than me sweetie. Professional Wrestling and Modeling was a business that intertwined and no one else did it or could do better than me. The fact that I was able to transition and at the same time intertwine these two entities into one package, it put my name into worldwide fame, and no one to this day has been able to use a platform like that. This company was the reason why I became more than a model, I became an icon and that was all because of Mr. D and the SCW, giving us this place to hone our craft. Thank you Mr. D.”

Blowing him a kiss, Sienna winks as Mr. D nods and smiles, blushing a little as Sienna continues to speak.

Sienna Swann: “Whether it was a two-time World Champion, Television, Women’s or winning the Elimination Chamber, whatever it was, even making it to the finals of Taking Hold of the Flame, all the different rivalries from Ravyn Taylor to even Owen Cruze, this was an incredible time for me to be alive. I was a model that one day was thrown into wrestling and here I am. I want to thank first my husband, Chris Cannon who has given me a wonderful life and family. Regan and Josh as part of the Past. Present. Future., where we were the trio to defeat for a very long time. I want to thank Bree Lancaster, my friend, confidant and always there for me. Thank you for burying the hatchet when we were mortal enemies to inseparable. Mr. D for giving me this platform to come here and become a hall of Fame talent. Yeah…. Thanks to Silas Mason for bringing me to the business, and Kelcey Wallace for always setting that bar for me to reach. My girls, Laura, Xiomara, Sierra, and The Truelove Twins, without you, we would have never had done it. All of my opponents that elevated me to that next level in win or loss. Finally, the fans and everyone that supported me throughout my time. Thank you so much SCW for this and I love you…. Always the standard in the sport and the best. But I will leave you with this, I’ll take this Hall of Fame award with? A Kiss…. By an Angel.”

As she kisses her award, Sienna smiles and winks, the crowd stands and cheers, claps as she raises the award before turning to leave with her husband.

COMMERCIALS

The SCW Hall of Fame show returns as Jonathan Knots again stands at the podium.

Knots: “Well that was our couples portion of the evening!”

The crowd cheers.

Knots: “And now…uh…well, he’s a couple of something. He has others. I don’t know. But somehow the son of a bitch has nearly done it all in SCW. And SCW realized that went, damn it, we need to let him in too…”

We then cut to see Selena Frost and Deanna Frost getting up and stepping in front of a few people before leaving the crowd. Some in the crowd boo, others cheer.

Knots: “And well, that demonstrates what some think of this!”

Knots sighs.

Knots: “Next up, well, things are going to get irreverent…and maybe Rated X?”

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen.

WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT

ADRENALIZE ME

“Adrenalize” by In This Moment plays as we see Ace Marshall humping the camera before showing him fighting Giovanni Aries in a sex shop, before cutting to a shot of him making out with Kennedy Street backstage. They look up at the camera. We cut then to show Ace Marshall with Cassidy Carter before showing him attacking James Evans, Selena Frost, Syren, Giovanni Aries and Shilo Valiant. We then cut to show shots of Ace Marshall hitting the Aces Wild on multiple opponents, before following up with shots of him hitting the One Eyed Royal on various opponents. Shots of Ace Marshall leaning on the top rope follows before showing him taking a swig of a beer in a bar in Mexico follows. We then cut to show Ace Marshall hitting the Aces Wild on Merrick Wiseman. We then cut to him celebrating with the TV Championship.

Knots: “No! Noooo…Oh God. Why him!?”

We then cut to shots of him with Cassidy Carter at the End of the Year Special, showing him judging people as they enter the fray, wearing a “sexy outfit.” This follows with shots of him at the Taking Hold of the Flame, eliminating various individuals before showing him winning in 2017 while wearing Ravyn Taylor’s panties. This is followed by showing him winning again in 2021. Lexy Chapel shows him off, celebrating.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall making history – the first official two time winner of the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal!”

We then cut to show him celebrating with Glory Braddock and David Helms, winning the Trios Tournament in 2020. Before cutting to a shot of Taking Hold of the Flame 2015 where we see Ace Marshall catch Rachel Foxx and drop her with the Ace’s Wild. We see him cover before cutting to show him celebrating with Kennedy Street.

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

Shots follow up with him holding the SCW World Champion multiple times again before showing the end of Rise to Greatness 2017. Kelcey runs into the ropes and bounces off, but Ace runs after her. Kelcey bounces off the ropes and then stops, realizing Ace is running after her, but Ace hits the ropes and jumps up and drills her with the One Eyed Royal.

Knots: “Caught her right under the jaw!”

Ace goes for the pin.

We cut to Ace holding the title over his head, but Cassidy quickly takes the title and holds it over her head. Shots of Ace Marshall holding the SCW World, World Tag Team, and Television Titles follow inspired with shots of him fighting Giovanni Aries backstage before showing him posing with Ravyn Taylor before the scene slowly fades out.

Knots remains the podium.

Knots: “To induct Ace-“

“Instant Karma’ by John Lennon rings out as GiGi Aries walks out onto the stage to a bit of shocked on lookers. GiGi Aries is in his formal tunic attire as he walks out in the stage with a huge smile on his face as he looks out at the crowd. Knots looks a bit confused as Aries walks over to him and says something to him before pulling out a pamphlet and handing it to him. Knots starts to read it as he walks off. Aries meanwhile turns to the podium. He takes a deep breath before slowly exhaling. He then burst out in laughter before calming down as he pulls out some note cards.

GiGi Aries: “Let me first say it is an honor to be here. It is an absolute privilege to be able to introduce such a generational talent. Sure some people may consider them a polarizing figure. Those people haven’t been close enough to see their pure brilliance. They haven’t known how vital a part of society they truly are. Their mere presence is a joy to many. Not to mention they are synonymous with the Lizard Kingdom as a star among the stars.”

GiGi Aries tries to lead the audience in clapping as half of the crowd obliges his attempt.

GiGi Aries: “Now a few years ago, I don’t think I would have been here introducing them. I mean really if you just use look at us, we don’t exactly mesh well. Luckily for me, when I found nirvana after dispatching of the Lizard King, I found a different perception of them. I saw beyond the pomp and circumstances, beyond their outrageous shenanigans, and saw a true selfless and caring person. A person willing to do anything to change the lives of everyone they touch. They have made an impact like no other.”

GiGi Aries stops again and leads a round of applause as a few more clap.

GiGi Aries: “An impact that many people can’t claim. Every time they are in front of the world, it is a spectacle. It is a must watch event. It is why they are more in demand than ever. Yes it is my honor to introduce such a deserving hall of famer inductor….Holly Adams. It is such a travesty she is inducting such a backstabbing Judas, such a lizard loving asshole, such a superficial jackass, but I guess no one is more deserving to have a spot in the Lizard Kingdom Hall Of Famer than Judas himself.”

Just then GiGi Aries stops in middle of his tirade and answers his phone. GiGi Aries nods as he puts Holly video chat as he places it on podium.

GiGi Aries: “Anyway please welcome founder of the Holly Adams Brand trademarked, Holly Adams.”

GiGi Aries straightens the phone up, moves the mic down and stands to the side of the podium as he glared at the image of Ace Marshall on the screen for a bit. Suddenly, the lights go out in the arena, the cameras attempt to pan through the crowd, but it’s still pitch black.

Then…the voiceover begins.

“There once was a superstar…”

“They embodied everything that is correct in SCW…”

“They made history, changed the game, and most importantly…they were Beautiful. Blonde. Perfect.”

“Please put your hands together for your next introductor at the SCW Hall of Fame 2023, here to introduct Ace Marshall, please welcome, the best Life Coach in SCW History, the first woman to make Cid Turner [bleep]able, the woman who made Asher Hayes get a haircut after twenty five years, and the best thing to ever happen to Ace, including better than his wife and kids…please welcome, Holly Adams.”

The lights flash on suddenly, causing some people in the audience to gasp loudly at the harsh transition as a haunting tune begins playing over the PA System.

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!!!

Holly Adams walks out from backstage, surrounded by a gaggle of Real Housewives film crew members, a stage producer, two executive producers, and someone holding her Evian. Holly is outfitted in what can only be described as a two piece wedding dress. A long train which takes almost thirty seconds post her walking out from backstage to finish coming from the door.

The look is completed by white and light pink sparks raining down from the stage, which considering Holly’s normal entrance has zero pyrotechnic displays, one could infer that she was compensating for something.

Holly walks up to the lectern that we now see GiGi sitting next to. She stops to take a few pictures before placing her notes in front of her. She flips her hair and goes to start talking, but she gets a little choked up and then she stops and poses for a few more pictures.

Holly Adams: “Oh my goodness, I never thought I’d be here,” Holly says as she moves her hair over her shoulder, her music finally fading out.

Holly Adams: “I truly, truly, never thought we’d see this day, did we GiGi?” Holly looks down to the man sitting on the floor next to the podium who hasn’t stopped staring dead ahead at the camera.

Holly Adams: “When I originally got the call that a very special introduction was coming up, I had thought it was for me. They said that they’re inducting one of the greats, one of the best people this business has seen. Someone who has brought in the viewers, drove merch sales, had a great rack, and you can imagine my disappointment when I was cut off midway through saying ‘I accept,’ for them to tell me it was for my exboyfriend, Ace Marshall.”

She pauses.

Holly Adams: “Now, I don’t want everyone to look at me being up here and asking, why is this woman, who Ace treated like subhuman garbage, a woman who has been nothing but sexy and funny to him, why would she forgive everything that happened and actually induct Ace?”

Holly looks at the camera.

Holly Adams: “That’s a really good question, one that I cannot answer beyond just a very sensual shrug,” on cue, Holly shrugs and flips her hair again.

Holly Adams: “How do we even begin describing Ace Marshall? I remember before he grew his beard back in 2010 that he looked like a middle aged, beer gutted, washed up rock star that would probably perform his own entrance music if given the chance. This was complete with a high spiked blonde haircut. But from there, he got this hot, young, brand new girlfriend, who was the new hot girl on the SCW Block, and that girl…was me.”

Holly looks to the crowd expecting them to cheer as they do on her show, but when she’s met with crickets she makes a motion with her hands, almost like clapping, and finally a few members of the audience get it, but not a lot.

Holly Adams: “Many people used to ask me what attracted me to Ace. I don’t know if it was that charming smile, his devilish good looks or the way he was able to tell me a story. I mean, I’ll never forget the day that Ace told me someone messaged him on Grindr and said ‘I want meth and it looks like you have some’ and I was less concerned with the fact that he was on Grindr, but more concerned with the fact that a random stranger was right… He did look like a meth head.”

Holly nods to the crowd, expecting an “awwww,” at the heartfelt story. When she doesn’t get her expected response she continues with her speech.

Holly Adams: “Now, I know virtually nothing that has happened with Ace since we broke up, but that’s just because I don’t like to normally participate in the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but for this momentous occasion, I put that aside and I thought ‘hey, I should be there for him,’ because that’s what good people do, and I’m nothing but a good person.”

This time the crowd laughs at Holly except this time she wasn’t telling a joke. She purses her lips at the crowd before clearing her throat.

Holly Adams: “Well anyways, I’m here tonight to remember Ace Marshall, the man, the myth, the legend, and dumpster fire. A man that I once loved with my whole being, my whole heart, and you know what, to this day, I’m still better than the showpig he knocked up and subsequently married. And I’m glad that I can be the one that he saw fit to see him into his retirement, as we were supposed to be end game.”

GiGi tugs on Holly’s dress, she leans over to him, and he whispers something about how Ace isn’t retiring into her ear.

Holly Adams: “I have just been informed that Ace isn’t actually retiring and that I’ve been going on too long…apparently…”

Holly flips her hair and goes to start the next part of her speech but her mic has been cut as “Adrenalize,” by In This Moment hits and Holly can be heard yelling at production that she wasn’t done yet. Ace Marshall steps out onto the stage, smiling and clapping for Holly’s speech. He can be heard saying ‘thank you’ before reaching the podium. The crowd cheers for him as he half stumbles up to the microphone. It now appears he may be impaired.

Ace Marshall: “Thank you, Holly! That was fantastic! I could really feel the emotion. Thank you, Holly, once again! I love you! Thank you GiGi! Ladies and gentleman, please give it up for The Brand in having the humility to partake in this ridiculous ceremony!”

He drops his hands down to the side of the podium, peering out over the crowd. They begin to cheer for him and briefly he appears slightly taken aback.

Ace Marshall: “So many icons, so many legends! The who’s who of the wrestling industry are all here tonight and some moron let me in. Thank you. I needed that. A good roasting, something different. Pretty much words if I had to describe my career I’d go with those personally. ‘A roasting.’ ‘Something different.’ Now that Holly has let you all know the secret to my success was in petting her pussy I encourage all like minded individuals to follow in my footsteps, the doors there are always open.”

He turned to Holly who said something only he could hear. He smirked and plays it off. Turning back to the audience He leans down slightly before continuing.

Ace Marshall: “There is truth of course to the people who you have in your life having a significant sway in where you’ll find yourself. I certainly wouldn’t be here without a great many people that supported me and helped me stay on some kind of beaten path. I’ve been blessed to have the friends I have, the family I often shy away from and even the people you wouldn’t always consider. Of course nothing happens without the fans, you keep the lights on and I think it’s safe to say for everyone here tonight we certainly thank you. But were it not for my opponents, my rivals, my lovers, the people who absolutely hate my guts, the moments that led to this wouldn’t have been all that special. Everything is a group effort, and as much as we often try to tear each other down we’re always building each other up too. That’s something that took a long time for me to really grasp and appreciate.”

Ace pauses before reaching into his jacket pocket to pull out several note cards.

Ace Marshall: “I don’t generally keep notes, doesn’t feel natural at all if I am being honest but if this isn’t a meaningful night than what is? Last thing I’d want to do is screw up this thing, right?”

Peering down at the top card, he flips it to the back before going over the second, seemingly being perplexed. He rotates through them pretty quickly.

Ace Marshall: “‘Stare into the camera and say something passionate and inspirational. Thank God, promote a cause and-’ Okay.”

He drops the cards seemingly giving up on it before shrugging.

Ace Marshall: “I don’t believe in a God but I do want to acknowledge the people in my life that matter. If you’re going to say this is a spectacle to honor me in some way then the people who really deserve the praise would have to be the likes of my beautiful and dangerous ex-wife, Cassidy Carter. My best friend Sophie James who deserves far better. Katelyn Buehler, the mother to our wonderful daughter. Our wonderful daughter. My newly wedded son that decided to make me a ridiculously young grandfather. My amazing little girl, Ravyn Taylor. My little brother Damian. Mr. D for some reason continuing to employ me. Cookie Dreams who manages to inspire my dreams in a way failure wasn’t an option. To Jordan Majors, who I am glad I didn’t accidentally kill in Mexico. I want to thank Asher Hayes who, was willing to be my tag partner and even though we failed, because of him, he’s actually a decent guy. I want to thank Autumn Valentine for not just being an amazing tag team partner, but a wonderful friend for whom I was glad to be there for after our sex scandal to support her in finding her true love, Lexy Chapel. From there? Just off the top of my head? Oh…”

Ace peers up briefly while beginning to use his hands to start counting off whatever he’s thinking in his head.

Ace Marshall: “Be grateful for the entirety of Greaternity and all of it’s members, the band In This Moment, Derek Adonis’ musk, Dylan Howell’s mental breakdown, Chef Cummings’ name on my resume, The Ginger Nation, the broom closet I [bleep]ed Kennedy Street in, the panties I’ve wrestled in, the vibrator I gave to Rachel Foxx on live television, the preacher who threw me into a pool in what was supposed to be a match for the television championship, Jonathan Knot’s bitter jealousy, James Evans’ inability to actually kill me in my first Rise to Greatness main event, the engagement that failed with months of build up before the world to witness, Kelcey Wallace, Syren the wrestler, Syren the tiger, Regan Street’s [bleep]y disposition, the person that deputized me for the evening, Taking Hold of the Flame as it’s own entity, everyone I ever teamed with for trios, everyone I ever faced in a battle royale, Todd Phillips, having the entire backing of the Lizard Kingdom. GiGi, Giovanni Aries, whatever he wants to call himself for his futile attempts to bring down the Lizard King. For Lexy Chapel who fought valiantly to protect me from Russia and the vampires who conspired to bring me down. To Selena Frost who, you know what kid? Keep working hard, make something of yourself and by God even you may have a chance of one day standing where I am right now! Just keep dreaming big!”

He threw his thumb out to the now-no-longer-there Selena Frost in the crowd. He dropped it after a while, smirking as the crowd gives mixed reactions to the absurd list he just shot through in quick succession to the point he almost seemed at a loss of breath.

Ace Marshall: “And of course Holly Adam’s pussy! Thank you for carrying me up here tonight! I couldn’t have done this without all of you working for or against me. Everyone and everything I just listed deserves to be up here just as much as I do and give it time, I can’t wait! We’ll all be enshrined in this tomb together before it’s all done and over with. For every absurd stunt, for every glorious and inglorious match, for having the worst trio’s cash ins of all time that led to equally absurd cash ins by those I somehow inspired. The only lesson I’d ever hope to impart is don’t just try to do it the way you’re told you’re supposed to. This is the one profession, the one sport where you can be whoever the hell you want and within some confinements of the law you can get away with it. This is the wrestling industry. Do it your way. Just like I did it mine.”

The crowd cheers as Ace reaches up and slowly begins untying his tie.

Ace Marshall: “Maybe it isn’t traditional but nothing else I ever did was either. Someone hit the lights. Hit the song. You know which one. Thank you everyone. Allow me to thank you the only way I really know how to. If you had asked me a decade ago when I came up to induct Shawn Winters into the Hall of Fame if I thought I’d have been here tonight I’d have laughed and said obviously. I also would have been lying.”

The crowd mummers as the lights drop down to a single spotlight focused on Ace as he takes the microphone with him. A soft melody begins to play, the music to ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra on stage as Ace peers around the room. He takes a single glance into the closest camera briefly. With one hand he completely pulls the tie off from around his neck before dropping it.

Ace Marshall: “Ladies and gentleman. Boys and girls of all ages. It’s been a hell of a journey and I appreciate it all.”

He pauses a bit while closing his eyes. He syncs in with the spot closest he can as he begins to sing calmly.

Ace Marshall: “And nooow, the end is near… And so I face… the final curtain. My friend… I’ll say it clear. I’ll state my case, of which I am certain.”

He drops the tie to the ground as he takes a step down from the stage. He peers around the front row of the audience while casually raising one hand up to shoulder level with his arm bent.

Ace Marshall: “I’ve lived a life that’s full. I traveled each and every highway… And more, much more than this, I did it myyy way.”

He had gently pressed his open hand into a fist as he clapped it into his chest on the last part of that line.

Ace Marshall: “Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention. I diiid, what I had to do, and saw it through without exemption. I planned, each charted course, each careful step along the byway. And more, much more than this, I did it, myyy way!”

He reached a hand out close enough it was questionable if he was trying to gently rub his hand over Adam Allocco’s face. He leaned back away seemingly annoyed.

Ace Marshall: “Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew. When I bit off, more than I could chew.”

He steps away from Adam now as he raises his tone for the next verses in the song.

Ace Marshall: “But through it all when there was doubt! I ate it up, I spit it out! I faced it all and I stood tall! And did it MYYY waaay!”

Stepping over to what appeared to be one empty chair beside Sophie James he sat down and rotated around to face her.

Ace Marshall: “I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried. I’ve had my fill, my share of losing.”

He turned to glare up at someone in the crowd.

Ace Marshall: “And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing.”

He drops the glare and shrugs it off.

Ace Marshall: “To think, I did all that. And may I say, not in a shy way.”

He raised his hand back up and waved one finger back and forth to emphasize the words.

Ace Marshall: “Oh no, oh no, not me. I did it, myyy way.”

Standing back up he turns to peer up directly down the middle of the audience as he raises his pitch to the highest point yet for the final verses.

Ace Marshall: “For what is a man, what has he got?! If not himself! Then he has naught! To say the things he TRULY feels! And not the words of one who kneels! The record shows, I took the blows! And did it MYYY WAAAY!”

As the track began to fade in the background Ace dropped his head briefly before peering up one last time in the direction of one of the center cameras. He states the last verse much more calmly, like the initial part of the song.

Ace Marshall: “Yes, it was, my way.”

He cups the microphone in his hand and smiles up seemingly tired as he drew an applause for the performance. Turning back to the stage he walked back up it before placing the microphone back into place. He leant down once more, his smile fading as the lights returned to normal.

Ace Marshall: “Thank you, all. Have a good night. Never stop dreaming. Never know where they will take you. Thank you.”

Pulling out a flask from his jacket pocket he proceeds to start drinking from it while waving one final time to the audience as the scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

The SCW Hall of Fame ceremony returns and Jonathan Knots is back at the podium. He looks at the pamphlet on it before shaking his head.

Knots: “Well that something, huh?!”

The crowd murmurs a bit as Knots shrugs.

Knots: “Well, don’t worry, we’re, uh…looking to get Ace a good nap before he defends his World Tag Team Championship tomorrow.”

Knots pauses.

Knots: “This now brings us to our final inductee of the evening. And like everyone else tonight, they have done plenty in the SCW ring, including winning the World Championship and defining a generation. But he has gone further, even helping run the show, and transition to Hollywood. He’s, to put it this way…made an impact!”

The SCW Hall of Fame logo comes up on the screen.

We then hear the opening strums of “You’ll Know My Name” by Chris Cornell. We then see a shot of Shaun Cruze standing in the ring. He listens to the crowd before cutting to show shots of him standing on the stage in a suit in a microphone, before showing him arguing with Kimberly Williams, and then showing him standing across the ring from James Evans, Kelcey Wallace, Syren, and other competitors. We then cut to see Shaun Cruze diving off the top rope and hitting the Cruze Missile on Regan Street. The impact causes Regan to do a full backflip from the impact.

Sharper: “My God! What a Cruze Missile! Regan turned inside out!”

Knots: “She just got up and turned! Cruze hit her dead to rights!”

Sharper: “Will that be the move that wins it?!”

The crowd ohs and Cruze turns and rolls her over and hooks the leg.

The crowd roars and “Rise” starts to play. Cruze just rolls off and looks up at the lights.

Phillips: “Here is your winner…and NEW SCW World Champion…Shaun Cruze!”

Cruze rolls over and the referee is handed the World Title. He turns and hands it to Cruze who takes it and just looks at it.

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze is no longer the uncrowned World Champion! He IS the World Champion.”

We then see shots of Shaun Cruze proudly holding the SCW World Championship before showing shots of Shaun Cruze and Kelcey Wallace working together in the ring before showing Shaun Cruze talking to Owen Cruze backstage. Shots of Shaun Cruze hitting the Cruze Missile on opponents, following by shots of him locking in the Shaunshooter and then shots of him hitting the Morality superkick as the crowd cheers. This is followed by shots of Shaun Cruze standing with Angyalka Cruze at various movie premieres. Shaun Cruze’s smile beams in these shots. We then cut to see Shaun Cruze hitting Lucas Knight with a superkick. We see him make the cover.

Sharper: “Cruze has the cover on Lucas Knight!”

The crowd roars and cheers and Cruze rolls off of Lucas and pumps his fist. Helms slowly gets up on the floor and just looks up, running his hand through his hair and just pacing around at ringside. Shilo Valiant just leans back against the barricade and looks down.

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze! He’s the new United States Champion!”

We then follow with shots of Shaun Cruze eliminating people in the Taking Hold of the Flame battle royal before showing him with shots holding the SCW World, US and World Tag Team Championships. We cut to shots of him holding the Adrenaline Champion too before showing shots of him handshaking fans while heading to the back and then showing a shot of holding his arm in the air as the crowd cheers him and the music fades out and video pauses.

We return to a live shot.

Knots: To induct Shaun, please welcome the youngest ‘three-time’ SCW World Champion in history, recently retired…Owen Cruze!”

The theme from ‘Black Adam’ kicks in, and Owen steps out onto the stage, giving a wave as he steps behind the podium. His music fades, and he starts to speak.

Owen Cruze: “I really can’t stay away from this place, can I?”

A ripple of laughter is heard around the place, Owen smirking to himself.

Owen Cruze: “When I heard that Shaun was to be inducted to the SCW Hall of Fame, I’m going to be honest, I thought it would be Kelcey who did the honors. If ever there was someone who had been synonymous with his career it was her, she was best ‘man’ at his wedding to Angyalka after all. So, when I was asked, although surprised, I was honored, because other than my father, there is no one that I look up to more. When Dad died, it was Shaun who stepped up to the plate. Whenever my career hit a bump, it was Shaun who was there. Everything I ever achieved, part of it, a big part has to be credited to him. Truthfully, and trying not to sound cliché, I cannot think of many more deserving of this honor. When it comes to Supreme Championship Wrestling, it is undeniable that he has been a huge part of its recent success, but I’m guessing he’ll be able to put it much better than I could. So, without further ado, and before Josh Hudson starts to grind his teeth at the sound of my voice… Hi Josh.”

Owen waves out in the direction of where he believes Josh Hudson is sitting, the camera pans to Josh sat in the crowd, rolling his eyes and shaking his head.

Owen Cruze: “I give you, the latest entry into the SCW Hall of Fame, and a proud member of the Class of 2023. My Uncle, the Impact Player… Shaun Cruze.”

Owen takes a step back from the podium, as Shaun Cruze appears, Name’ and walks out onto the stage as ‘You Know my Name’ plays over the PA system. The applause he gets as he appears is as loud as it has been all night, a show of the respect he had earned over the years. He walks over to the podium and he and Owen share a hug, Shaun whispering something in Owen’s ear that makes him laugh. He then stands himself behind the mic, as the music fades. As the music ends, Shaun stands there for a moment, trying to take it all in. The camera pans to Angyalka, Shaun’s wife, as she looks on proudly. Finally, having composed himself, he starts to speak.

Shaun Cruze: “I’m not going to go on forever or engage in a rambling speech. Yeah, I know, that pretty much describes a Shaun promo, right? I’ll keep it brief, and I’m sure many of you will be thankful for that. When I got the call, that I was going to get inducted into the Hall of Fame, I thought it was a wind up. I thought it was David Helms trying to get a rise out of me, or maybe even AJ. When I realized it was for real, my next thought was ‘really’, has SCW really run out of people that are more deserving than me?”

Shaun pauses for the laughter before continuing.

Shaun Cruze: “I’d seen Orlando get inducted into the ULW Hall of Fame, and then the IWC version, and considering what he did in his career, I’d not even come close to mirroring it, and when you consider the talent that has walked the corridors of SCW, I still even now find it difficult to believe. I keep expecting the curtain to drop, and for me to be informed that I’ve been ‘punked’.”

Shaun steps back a moment, taking the time to compose himself a little so that the emotions don’t the better of him.

Shaun Cruze: “See, when I started down this road, it was only as a favor to my brother. Orlando wanted someone to take on his legacy, and considering Owen was still only young, it was myself who tried to carry that burden. I mean, how arrogant was I to believe I could carry the responsibility of an Icon right? Throughout my career, his shadow followed me, but all the time I did my best to do what I could. The IWC World Championship, the last World Champion of all time. The SCW Adrenaline Championship, United States Championship. Five-time Tag team Champion, and of course, the World Championship. When he died, I lost a brother, a mentor and a friend, but his passing steeled my determination to be a success. And I guess looking back, I didn’t do too badly. What I accomplished during my time here, I’m really proud of, as both a wrestler and as General Manager. And I hope, wherever he is, Orlando is proud of me too, because I did the best I could. This Hall of Fame induction is as much for him as it is me, because it was Orlando Cruze who drove me forwards… every single step of the way. It was the Icon that gave me the strength to succeed.”

He wipes his eye, as a single tear forms.

Shaun Cruze: “Sorry… come on, man up Cruze.”

He looks out over the crowd listening to his every word. Both allies, rivals and enemies alike. It was potentially on of the proudest moments of his life. On that note he continues, a glance over at Owen who is also listening to his uncle deliver his passionate and emotional speech.

Shaun Cruze: “This business gave me so much more than a platform to perform and show my abilities. It gave me a career I can always be proud of. It gave me a name that allowed me to build a media platform renowned around the world. SCW gave me the opportunity to be an actor, a producer, and yet none of that compared with the roar of an SCW crowd, or the electricity of a Rise to Greatness. I’ve been so lucky, not only in my career choices… but also in my marriage, because this business brought me Angyalka, my beautiful wife, and Dorothea, my amazing little girl. None of that would have been achievable without those three initials. Three initials SCW that I still love, even though I am not a part of the day to day. This company made the Cruze legacy a reality, and it is a legacy that exists even to this day. And although it may have now come to its natural end, Owen taking the decision to walk away and spend time with his growing family, it will be remembered forever. And so, it goes without saying, I thank you all for this induction, it seriously means everything to me. I thank you all for continuing the mission, ensuring that Supreme Championship Wrestling continues to be the greatest wresting company on the planet. Live in the moment, keep doing what you do, but ultimately enjoy the ride. Because one day, all you will have left are the memories, memories that will live with you for a lifetime. Thank you for this and thank you to all of you!

Shaun steps back as he raises his arms. The crowd cheers as Owen walks over joins Shaun Cruze. Confetti shoots off from the stage as we see Sienna Swann with Chris Cannon and Regan Street with David Helms on the stage. Holly Adams is also present, but without GiGi Aries or Ace Marshall. The crowd gives a standing applause as the cameras focus on the Class of 2023 as the scene fades to black…