“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.

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MAIN SHOW:

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the Rectifier and Simon Lyman posing with his arms out.

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

Shots of Kandis hitting Gratuitous on an opponent, before showing Rated X posing as SCW World Tag Team Champions. Katie Steward is next shown posing, before we see David Striker diving over the top rope and Josh Hudson standing on the stage, smiling. Shots of Chance Owens, Simon Lyman and the European Fiery Nation follow, superimposed over the Breakdown logo

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

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

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

Gavin Taylor hitting the Gavin Taylor lariat on an opponent is next, before we see Magical Cosmic Princess YUYO making her entrance. Konrad Raab punching Ace Marshall in a steel cage is shown next, before we see Autumn Valentine hitting a standing shooting star press. Lexy Chapel is then shown showing off Syren. Amy Chastaine posing follows before we see Matthew Knox hitting the Dead, and Lovely against Deanna Frost.

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

Shots of Deanna Frost, Kandis, Xander Valentine, and Syren are shown before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena and the cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “Breakdown returns north of the border to Canada’s capital as we make the final stop before Under Attack!”

The cameras pan the crowd before we cut to ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside. Adam Sharper here alongside Jonathan Knots. It’s our final stop before Under Attack. And tonight, Blake Mason will be in action. Going to deal with some of the consequences of what he’s done in facing James Evans.”

Knots: “Do you think he’s focusing on James? He should be World Champion. He had Josh Hudson last week. But then Selena Frost came out and stopped that.”

Sharper: “I am sure we’ll hear something there. Not just that, we’ll see David Striker, who is fired up, trying to take on the world. He’ll face Glory Braddock in singles action. We have the World Tag Team Champions in action later and much more.”

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp as Blake Mason walks out from the back in a suit. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "The Night" by Disturbed echoes through the loudspeaker. The crowd boos as Blake Mason looks around the arena before starting to make his way down the rampway to the ring.

Sharper: “Blake Mason had Josh Hudson ready for the Thanks for Coming. Selena Frost came in and hit the Glass Shard and then kicked Hudson too for good measure before placing Hudson onto Mason.”

Knots: “Couldn’t just let Hudson get the win. Had to add that wrinkle too.”

Sharper: “And you can just see it. The pure anger on the face of Blake Mason. Two plans to get to the World Title last week in his hometown and falling short due to the actions of others.”

Blake Mason walks down to the ringside area and over to the steel steps. He then walks up the steps and into the ring. The crowd boos him as Blake just ignores them and goes over to the corner and demands a microphone. Ring announcer Jason Phillips hands him one. Blake Mason turns back to the middle of the ring. He doesn’t even wait for his music to stop.

Blake: “I should your World Champion.”

Blake walks around the ring. The music fades out.

Blake: “Josh! You know it. The world knows it. I had you dead to rights and Selena Frost….”

The crowd gives a loud mixed reaction.

Blake: “Selena Frost….”

Blake looks down, clearly just processing what he wants to say.

Blake: “You lost nothing in Trios. Nothing. You have your title shot. Well, we’ll see what my contacts can do. But…you gained nothing. Sure, I dropped you on your head, but well, that’s apparently enough for you to again show how hypocritical you are. I thought you were against the Wild West. And yet, you ensured it would continue. Believe it….”

Blake looks forward.

Blake: “Well Selena, I didn’t take it well when I didn’t walk out champion nearly a decade ago in my hometown and I don’t last week. And I will be coming for you and I will make sure that it is the singular mistake that will define your decline in this sport!”

The crowd actually cheers.

Sharper: “These fans…”

Knots: “They don’t care for Selena. They don’t care for Blake. Why not just see who destroys who?”

Blake: “And trust me, I can make your life very, very difficult. I’m not here for half-measures. I have one goal and that is that one way or another, I will be World Champion!”

Blake looks at the camera.

Blake: “And you won’t stop me there Selena…”

As Blake talks, we then see Andrew Raynes storming down from the back. The crowd makes noise, some cheering him, as he walks down to the ring.

Blake: “….Josh won’t either. CHBK won’t. And-“

Blake turns as Andrew Rayne slides into the ring. He walks up to Blake and just snatches the microphone from his hand. Blake looks at Raynes as Raynes glares at him.

Raynes: “Selena’s not your only problem. You have me!”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Raynes attacked Polly Pingotti last week. What the hell’s he talking about.”

Knots: “I don’t know if I can mistake Polly for Blake or vice-versa!”

Blake puts his hand up and says something to him, only for Raynes to cut him off.

Raynes: “I held up my end.”

Sharper: “What?”

Raynes: “Trust me, it wasn’t hard. You wanted Polly to not be a factor. I was happy to knock her down because she annoyed me with her victim complex. And trust me, after last week, if we cross paths, I’ll make sure she doesn’t get up for personal reasons. But…now, I have to ask you Blake. We were friendly. I’ll take your money….but I wanted the World Title shot.”

The crowd roars. Blake takes a deep breath.

Raynes: “You said you’d have Josh. I figured you’re as driven as ever. You apologized for impacting me, well….so….how am I getting my title shot, Blake?”

Mason just pushes the microphone down, leaning in and saying something to him.

Sharper: “Now, that makes sense. Blake Mason tapped his former friend.”

Knots: “And paid him handsomely!”

Mason continues to say something to him, before the crowd roars and we then see the camera pan back as Polly Pingotti, having run down from the back, slides into the ring. She runs over and nails Raynes from behind. Raynes goes down and to the mat. Polly runs over and stomps him with a couple of hard shots before Blake runs over and grabs Polly.

Sharper: “And Polly Pingotti! From the back! She heard this all!”

Knots: “Blake was telling Raynes something, but Pingotti decided the negotiations were over!”

Blake throws Polly back, but she spins around and then turns and nails Blake with a hard right and then another and another. She then tackles him down. The crowd erupts. Blake tries to cover up as Polly nails him with a couple of hard right hands before Andrew Raynes gets up and runs over to Polly and pulls her off and then turns and runs her into the corner, throwing her between the turnbuckles and sending her shoulder first into the ringpost. The crowd ohs. Polly drops down to the floor, holding her shoulder. Raynes then starts to roll up his sleeves as Blake slowly gets up.

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

"Thank You for Hating Me!" by Citizen Soldier plays throughout the arena, the SCW Universe deafening the song with their boos. The lights shift to dark purple and blue, filling the arena as snow is seen “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back, walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, looking at the ring, microphone in her hand. Raynes turns to the entrance as Blake turns to her as well.

Frost: “Andrew…how easily you’re bought, but then again, that’s up to you. I’d say you’re better than that, but I’m not sure I could keep a straight face.”

Blake glances at Polly.

Frost: “Focus on me, Blake. Not her. You can call me a hypocrite all you want. The fact is that I just maintained the new status quo. You’re damn sure not better and frankly, getting dropped on my head…that takes a few points off.”

Frost looks at the ring.

Frost: “It seems though we’re at a bit of an impasse. You got your piledriver. I hit the Glass Shard. And we can keep going back and forth, or I can end this delusion that you’ll ever be World Champion just like that.”

Blake takes the microphone back from Raynes. He turns to Selena.

Blake: “Too bad you don’t decide that. And while you may have CHBK in your back pocket-“

Frost: “Trust me, if he was, this company would still have a champion it could be proud of. Then again, he wouldn’t know integrity if it bit him on the ass.”

Blake: “Then, you’re walking into a gunfight with a knife. And Selena…you won’t stop what I will do. No amount of politics can help me.”

Polly then pulls herself up and rolls into the ring. She gets up and Andrew runs over and stomps him in the chest before stomping him again and again before then Blake runs over and grabs her and stomps her too. She rolls to the floor. Selena makes no attempt to help Polly.

Selena: “But you’ve made a lot of enemies. And have you really protected yourself there, Blake…”

Blake: “I’m just getting started, Selena!”

Blake glances at Polly as Polly gets up and looks in the ring, eyes darting around. Raynes focuses on her.

Blake: “Believe it.”

Selena rolls her eyes in annoyance as “The Night” plays again. Selena just shakes her head and walks to the back. Blake looks around and then watches Selena before turning back to Polly.

Sharper: “Blake Mason setting his course. Selena Frost telling him that she’s going to be in his way.”

Knots: “Blake being open though. He’s saying exactly what he’s doing. He’s using what he has in his disposal. He will be World Champion.”

Sharper: “But what about Selena, or Polly…or Fall of Man. Remember, Blake faces James Evans later tonight on Breakdown!”

Blake looks around as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see CHBK standing with Jaina Lancaster.

Jaina: “Welcome back to Breakdown. I’m here with the COO of SCW, Alex Desoubrais and Mr. Desoubrais, you wanted to quickly make an announcement here.”

CHBK: “Well as everyone just said, Blake Mason seems to have made a number of enemies, but then again, it seems like everyone is going at each other’s throats and I’m in the business of not only giving the fans the matches they want to see, but also in maintaining some semblance of order around here.”

CHBK pauses briefly.

CHBK: “And with Under Attack coming up, we all know there is a bit of a tradition in that event. That is the Chamber Match…”

The crowd roars.

Jaina: “You’re not thinking….”

CHBK: “It’s exactly what I’m thinking. So Blake, Selena, James, Andrew, and Polly…get ready…You’re all entering the Chamber Match at Under Attack. You want revenge…you want to prove something. Then take your shot.”

The crowd roars. CHBK turns and heads back to his office as Jaina looks a bit stunned.

Sharper: “My God…”

Knots: “Blake…uh…I don’t know if you’re going to be happy about this!”

Team Desire vs. European Fiery Nation

Off To War by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as ever as Konrad, with Ginny behind him in the middle, Ludvig on the left and Dakon on the right-hand sides, looking at the crowd and got heavy boos. When the lights briefly came back on, you see Dakon, Ludvig and Ginny for Konrad waving their Norway, Sweden and German flags. Konrad brings his German mace to the ring with him as he crotches down with the mace in front of him with Ginny behind him, while Ludvig and Dakon are on the left and right-hand side.

Phillips: Making their way to the ring, accompanied by Ginny Raab, coming from Sweden, Norway and Germany, they are Ludvig Eriksson, Dakon Theron and Konrad Raab, known as The European Fiery Nation."

The lights went out again as Konrad got up from his knees. They walked down to the ring with their flags and stepped on the stairs, and did a hold-up in the middle of the ring as they gave their flags to Ginny, and she left the ring to go to the back, leaving the three men in the ring as Konrad sits down with the Ludvig and Dakon on the side of Raab. When the lights returned, Konrad got up and waited for their match.

Sharper: “And here’s the hot blooded European Fiery Nation. They’ve been looking to make statements left and right, and tonight, they’ll get a great opportunity to do it again.”

Knots: “Look at these three, Adam. They don’t look happy.”

Sharper: “Do they ever?”

The arena lights dim down and pink light shine on the stage. “Kings & Queens” by Ava Max plays as The Queen of Queens and Goddess of Desire Katie Steward steps out on the stage. She walks her beautiful white and gold religious ring robe that is popelike and spins around in a circle showing it off the crowd. Giovanna Steward follows behind her wearing her leather spiked “Brat Club” jacket and a black bandana covering the lower half of her face. TJ Johnson walks out onto the stage with Katie and the two nod to on another before Katie continues her walk to the ring with her arms out and his hands at shoulder length while Gigi follows behind. Katie walks around the ring and Gigi rolls under the bottom rope. Katie walks up the ring steps carefully and across the apron. TJ runs up after her and holds open the ropes for her to enter the ring. Katie walks to the center of the ring and she disrobes for the crowd. She shows off her wrestling attire. TJ takes her robe and exits the ring and Katie to her corner. But before she can get there, Dakon Theron jumps her from behind and Ludvig clothes Gigi over the top rope. Then, Ludvig and Dakon begin stomping away at Katie in the corner to a chorus of boos!

Sharper: “These two hot-blooded animals just attacked Katie before the bell even sounded!”

Knots: “I told you, Adam, I didn’t trust that look in their eyes, and now they’re beating the royalty right out of Katie Steward!”

The ref forces Dakon out of the ring as he calls for the bell to start the match. Snap suplex by Ludvig as he aggressively tags in Dakon immediately. He lifts her up into a Russian Leg Sweep, and Dakon steps into the ring, leveling Katie with a dropkick as Ludvig completes the leg sweep! Cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kick-out by Steward. Dakon with a few stomps now. EFN move aggressively now as Ludvig gets off the apron and appears to listen to some prompts from Konrad, who points under the ring. Ludvig reaches underneath to pull something out, but in comes Gigi Steward, launching herself onto Ludvig with a Thesz press followed by a flurry of punches to a pop! Back in the ring, Dakon attempts to send Katie across the ring and off the ropes, but Katie hangs on, twists, and pulls Dakon in for a springboard bulldog! She starts to move towards her corner, but Gigi isn’t there! She looks around and then finds Gigi, yelling at her to get in her corner.

Knots: “After taking that early beating, Katie wants a break, but there’s nobody there to give it, Sharper!”

Sharper: “And let’s not gloss over the fact that the Nation was already looking to get weapons involved. They’re not here for a wrestling match, they’re here to cause havoc!”

Konrad stands in her way as she and Katie both begin urging the referee to get Konrad out of the way. TJ Johnson begins to step towards Konrad now. Finally, he steps aside, but as Katie turns around she’s met with a spinebuster from Dakon! He tags Ludvig in. Double-wheelbarrow suplex from the EFN and a cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kick out by Katie! Ludvig mounts Katie and begins to throw some hard punches. The ref counts him down. He picks her up and throws some body blows into Katie, pushing her into the corner. He sends her to the opposite turnbuckle. Katie slumps into it. Ludvig charges, looking for a clothesline, but Katie slips out the second and third ropes athletically as Ludvig gets there, crashing into the buckle. Ludvig hits hard and doubles over coming out of the corner, then sees Katie on the apron. He charges in, but is met with a kick from Katie. Katie gets back into the ring as Ludvig hits the mat.

Knots: “The intensity doesn’t seem to be declining tonight. These guys are moving with purpose tonight.”

Sharper: “But they’re in there with a Supreme Champion and Hall of Famer, and she’s got plenty left to give!”

Ludvig hurriedly tags in Dakon, who charges across the ring and grabs Katie to prevent a tag, but she drops down with a jawbreaker! Holding her head, she dives out and tags in Gigi! Gigi gets into the ring and hits a dropkick on Dakon. Dakon gets up and attempts a clothesline that Gigi ducks and turns into a backslide pin attempt!

Ref: 1!

2!

Thr— Dakon kicks out! Dakon gets up and drills Gigi with a hard right hand, then another. He sends her into the ropes. Gigi comes flying back off the far side ropes with a diving crossbody!

Ref: 1!

2!

Another Kickout by Dakon. Konrad furiously urges Dakon to get up. Dakon grabs the second rope and tries to collect himself. Gigi kicks Dakon in the ribs, then pushes him into Team Desire’s corner. Tag to Katie. Gigi sweeps the leg as Katie puts her foot through Dakon’s chest in a hard side kick! The crowd oh’s as Katie makes the cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout by Dakon.

Knots: “Team Desire showing off why they’re former Tag Team Champions.”

Sharper: “They’re cutting the ring in half right now. Dakon has nowhere to go at all!”

Katie brings Dakon to his feet, but as he does, Ludvig steps in between the ropes and into the ring. The ref begins to order Ludvig out, and when he does, Dakon chop blocks Katie’s leg. Katie is immediately frustrated as she hits the ground. Dakon scampers across the ring and tags in Ludvig. Katie reaches up and tags Gigi in, rolls out of the ring, limping a little bit.

Sharper: “Desperation antics by The European Fiery Nation, and now they’re back in the driver’s seat!”

Knots: “And on the same race track as their fearless leader!”

Double vertical suplex by the EFN on Gigi Steward. Jumping knee drop immediately from Erikkson as he makes a cover.

Ref: 1!

2!

Gigi kicks out. Outside the ring, Katie shakes off the leg as TJ Johnson tends to her, making sure she’s okay. Ludvig fires away with some right hands. He picks Gigi up as Katie steps back up the steps to a pop from the crowd. Scoop slam by Ludvig. Ludvig drags Gigi to the EFN corner. Tag to Dakon. Dakon gets in and they both begin to aggressively stomp away at Gigi in the corner. The ref forces Ludvig out of the ring. Dakon with some hard knees into the corner. Belly-to-belly suplex by Dakon. Dakon makes the cover.

Ref: 1!

2!

Shoulder up by Gigi. The crowd cheers her on as Katie stomps the apron, cheering her on. Dakon with a stiff kick to Gigi’s chest. Dakon lifts her up and hooks her for a German Suplex. Gigi throws an elbow backwards into Dakon’s head. Ludvig reaches over the top rope and takes a slap at Gigi, who turns her attention away, allowing Dakon to level Gigi with a forearm from behind. Tag in to Ludvig. Dakon wrenches the arm of Gigi as Ludvig takes a crisp jab at the ribs. Gigi doubles over. Katie continues to cheer her on as the crowd continues to get behind her.

Sharper: “Gigi Steward is getting beat down by a hostile European Nation, but older sister Katie Steward is letting her know she’s got her support. But she’s gonna need to make a tag here pretty soon, or else Team Desire are gonna have to kiss this one goodbye.”

Knots: “I don’t care how tough you are, getting a beat down from these two hooligans is a bad night for anybody.”

Ludvig grabs the arm and pulls Gigi in for a short arm clothesline. Gigi hits the ground as Ludvig drops down and makes the cover.

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout by Gigi. Ludvig brings Gigi up to a seated position and mercilessly kicks her in the back. Gigi rolls over, grimacing and clearly in pain. Ludvig lifts Gigi up and goes for a belly to back Suplex. Gigi lands on her feet and bounds into the ropes. She tumbles out of the way of a clothesline attempt by Ludwig and tags in Katie. Katie gets into the ring as Gigi rolls out and takes Ludwig down with a diving elbow smash. Ludwig gets up and gets knocked down again. She calls for Ludwig to get up. Boot to the gut by Katie, followed by a butterfly suplex! Katie makes the cover!

Ref:1!

2!

Kickout by Ludvig! Katie is back to it now. She brings Ludwig up with a hard forearm. She hits him with another, then sends him into the ropes. Back body drop by Katie. Katie begins to rev the crowd up, calling for the Platinum Blonde!

Sharper: “Katie is feeling it! She’s going to plant Ludvig Eriksson!”

Knots: “Can I get a heat check?

She sizes Ludwig up, then sees Konrad taking steps towards Gigi around the corner. Gigi is still a safe distance away. The crowd boos as the ref warns him to step back. On the other side of the ring, Dakon blasts Gigi, then throws her into the barricade. At the same time, Ludvig dropkicks Katie in the back, sending her chest first into the corner. Ludvig gets up and goes to tag in Dakon, who now is on the apron. The referee acknowledges the tag, and as the crowd boos loudly, Katie turns around into the European United Drop! Dakon covers!

Ref: 1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds as “Off To War” plays. Neither man allows the referee to raise their hands. Konrad claps as he walks the steps. Katie rolls out of the ring and lands on the mat.

Sharper: “Damnit, The European Fiery Nation steals this one and once again, they show they’re really just out there to cause destruction.”

Knots: “In the very early goings of this match, we saw them try to involve weapons. Guys like that will get the job done any way they can. Tonight was just another example of that.”

Sharper: “We’ll have to keep our eyes on the Nation. These young men have escalated lately and after pinning a former World Champion, their stock increases with their desire for violence.”

The Nation leaves the ring and heads to the back, Konrad walking in between them. TJ and Gigi, holding her head, tend to Katie in the ring.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see CHBK in his office. He moves some papers over to the side as there’s a knock on the door. Blake Mason walks in.

CHBK: “I was wondering if you would come by here.”

Mason: “Well you gave me little choice, since apparently you want to see be eviscerated.”

CHBK: “That’s just the consequences of your own actions.”

Mason: “Clever though booking a match the Board would see value in. But I also noticed something else.”

CHBK: “What’s that?”

Mason: “You only named five names. I know you can count.”

CHBK: “And I was wondering who would come to me first…you….or Heaven.”

Mason: “Well since I’ve heard nothing else, I assume I am first.”

CHBK: “You are.”

Mason: “Then add Brittany to the match.”

CHBK: “Excuse me?”

Mason: “You heard me. She and I have an agreement. And this constitutes something that would mean she prioritizes my issue. Her Underground Championship shot can wait until a later date.”

CHBK: “And if she doesn’t agree….”

Mason; “That’s my problem.”

CHBK: “And conveniently…she’s not here.”

Mason: “That’s not a note of convenience. If she was here, I’d have more options. I’ll deal with her, provided you honour her shot later.”

CHBK looks at Mason for a moment before then shrugging.

CHBK: “You’re the one who takes the heat. She earned a shot. That’s not going away.”

Mason: “Excellent. Pleasure doing business.”

Mason turns and walks out of the office. Breakdown returns to ringside.

Colleen McDonald vs. Chris Lawler

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling.  But before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched can even begin, Colleen steps out onto the stage from the backstage area, wearing her normal all-black ring gear.  Colleen does a cutthroat signal.  The music turns off as she stands still and waits until the beginning of “How Far I’ll Go” by Auli’i Cravalho begins to play.  Colleen nods once before beginning to slowly head down the entrance ramp.  The crowd does keep their eyes on her as she looks straight down at the ring.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Orderville, Utah… Colleen MacDonald!”

She keeps going until she arrives down at the ring.  Not quickening her pace, she steps up the steel ring steps and climbs over the top rope to get into the ring.  Once inside she does look around the arena.  She simply approves of her surroundings before she turns to the business at hand, warming up before the bell rings.

Sharper: “Colleen has been feeling frustrated for some time now and it all traces back to YUSA winning that battle royal on the Rise to Greatness pre-show.”

Knots: “YUSA’s become Underground Champion with the title shot she won from it, a title shot that Colleen feels should have been her, and she and the Dangerous Minds have been waging a war ever since!”

The dimmed lights cast an atmosphere of anticipation as the arena falls into darkness, the only illumination coming from the pulsating strobe lights. The crowd's murmurs fade into a hush as the opening chords of "Warrior" by Imagine Dragons reverberate through the speakers, electrifying the air with anticipation.

From the depths of the darkness, a figure emerges, his silhouette outlined against the backdrop of flashing lights. With each step, the floor trembles beneath his feet, echoing the determination that propels him forward. It's Chris Lawler, a titan among men, his presence commanding attention as he strides purposefully down the entrance ramp.

His eyes, a piercing shade of blue, remain fixed on the ring ahead, unwavering in their focus as if they could pierce through the very fabric of reality. Ignoring the cacophony of cheers and jeers that surround him, Lawler remains resolute in his mission, his gaze locked on the squared circle where his destiny awaits.

Phillips: “And her opponent, from Nashville, Tennessee… Chris Lawler!”

As Lawler reaches the foot of the ring, the strobe lights reach a crescendo, bathing him in a pulsating glow of light and shadow. With a subtle nod to the crowd, Lawler ascends the steel steps, each footfall a testament to his unwavering determination.

Finally, he steps between the ropes, his presence filling the ring with an aura of intensity and purpose. Standing tall in the center of the ring, Lawler raises his gaze to the heavens, a silent vow etched upon his features. Tonight, he will leave everything in the ring, his spirit unbroken, his resolve unyielding, as he prepares to face whatever challenges come his way.

Sharper: “Chris Lawler, meanwhile, has been trying to put the pieces together after coming back to SCW, but it hasn’t been an easy road, to say the least.”

Knots: “He ate the fall that got his team eliminated from the Trios Tournament, he didn’t become number one contender to the Underground Title at Apocalypse and could have eaten the fall there as well, and Selena cost him his match with Blake two weeks ago because of their issues. If he’s going to get something going again, tonight against Colleen is as good a place as any to start.”

Referee Jennifer Cassidy signals for the bell to ring and both wrestlers approach one another in the center of the ring before locking up. They jockey for position for a moment, before Lawler shoves Colleen back, causing her to hit the mat and roll backwards towards the corner. The two of them lock eyes for a moment as Colleen nods to Lawler before pulling herself back to her feet. She approaches and the two try to lock up again, except this time Colleen ducks underneath and moves behind Lawler before clubbing him across the back several times to try and stun him. She turns off the ropes as Lawler turns around, but before she can go for a clothesline, Lawler catches her with one of his own! Colleen gets back to her feet but is quickly caught by a dropkick from Lawler that sends her rolling towards the ropes and out of the ring to regroup as the fans cheer in acknowledgment from the exchange thus far.

Sharper: “Colleen rolling out to the floor here in the early going, quickly trying to reset.”

Knots: “You can tell she’s used to being the bigger competitor and just being able to throw her weight around to get the job done.”

Colleen takes a moment to walk around out on the floor, almost talking to herself as she reassesses her strategy while Lawler waits patiently in the ring. Referee Jennifer Cassidy is counting her out, but it’s not long before Colleen climbs up onto the apron and steps back into the ring. She quickly charges at Lawler and tries for another clothesline, but Lawler ducks and kicks her in the gut to double her over. He pulls her head between his legs and lifts her up for a powerbomb, but Colleen manages to jump off his shoulders and land behind him. She clubs him in the back a few times again, which causes Lawler to swing around with a back elbow, but Colleen ducks it and uses his momentum to take him to the mat with a double leg takedown before she mounts him and starts hammering away! Lawler manages to shove her off after she gets a few good shots in, but before he can get back to his feet, she rushes back in and jumps into a senton splash across his chest!

Sharper: “Colleen coming down hard across the chest of Lawler and if there’s one thing that might help her win this match, it’s how much she’s slowly evolved over the years to become the wrestler she is today.”

Knots: “She’s sticking with her guns but finding new ways to weaponize what she’s got in order to wear down somebody like Lawler.”

Colleen moves to the nearest corner, measuring Lawler as he gets up, clutching at his midsection. He turns around just in time for her to charge and take him off his feet with a spear! Colleen quickly goes into the cover.

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2!

Lawler kicks out! Colleen quickly starts raining down right hands again before Cassidy warns her to let up. Colleen does, watching as Lawler turns over onto his midsection before she steps over him and drops down, sitting on his back with all of her weight! She remains in thai position as she pulls Lawler’s head back and delivers a couple of crossface strikes to the sides of his head. Colleen gets back to her feet and pulls Lawler back up as well before irish whipping him into the corner, smiling as Lawler’s back connects with the turnbuckles and he winces in agony. She moves in and grabs his arm to whip him across the ring, watching as he hits the turnbuckles again before she charges in for an avalanche! Her eyes widen, however, as Lawler seems to absorb the impact before switching their positions and throwing her to the center of the ring with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!

Sharper: “Colleen showing off that aggressive streak that’s only been heightened by her recent issues with YUSA, but Lawler managing to weather the storm and turn things back in his favor!”

Knots: “Colleen was smart in targeting Lawler’s back, however. That’s going to take a huge bite out of his power game, especially if it denies the fans a chance to see the Lawler Cutter!”

Lawler slowly gets back to his feet, clutching at his lower back as he tries to stretch it out a bit while Colleen rises. She closes the distance first and throws a right hand, only for Lawler to block it and fire back with one of his own! Colleen staggers back before trying again, but Lawler once again blocks it and connects with one of his own. Once Colleen gets her footing, she tries swinging for a clothesline instead, but Lawler ducks it and lifts her up into a spinebuster! He rolls over a cover, hooking the leg.

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Colleen kicks out! Lawler takes a moment to try and stretch out his back again as Colleen gets her bearings, slowly climbing back to her feet. She’s barely up when Lawler grabs her from behind and takes her over with a german suplex! He sticks the bridge for the pin attempt.

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Lawler releases the bridge, clutching at his back as he starts climbing back to his feet. Colleen tries to roll towards the ropes, but Lawler reaches over and grabs her ankle, slowly dragging her back towards the middle of the ring before applying the Lockdown Hold!

Knots: “Just as I said! Lawler couldn’t stick the bridge and that was a prime opportunity to get a win on the board now gone!”

Sharper: “Lawler’s also evolved since his last run in SCW, and this submission hold is proof of that and may be enough to make Colleen tap!”

Colleen growls and bites her bottom lip as Lawler torques her ankle, refusing when Cassidy kneels beside her and asks if she wants to submit. Slowly, she begins crawling towards the ropes, fighting through the pain as Lawler keeps trying to twist her ankle and make her give up. With a desperate dive, she manages to grab the bottom rope! Cassidy begins to count and Lawler releases the Lockdown Hold once she gets to two, already measuring her for whatever he’s got planned next. Colleen uses the ropes to help pull herself back to her feet, and as she slowly turns, Lawler lifts her up for a military press! A chant of “LAWLER CUTTER!” starts to break out, but it quickly dies and gives way to boos when Colleen slips free, landing behind him as he clutches at his lower back again. Colleen shoves him into the corner, sending him between the turnbuckles and shoulder-first into the post! Lawler collapses into a seated position, clutching at his shoulder now, and it leaves him wide open for Colleen, despite the pain shooting through her ankle, to charge in and hit The Facewarmer! She pulls Lawler away from the ropes and goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

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2!

Lawler gets a shoulder up!

Sharper: “Lawler managing to kick out after getting his skull crushed against the turnbuckle by The Facewarmer!”

Knots: “How much longer is he going to last if that back keeps bugging him, though?”

Colleen is starting to look frustrated as Lawler crawls back into the corner, trying to pull himself to his feet. She gets up and takes a moment to shake some feeling back into her ankle before measuring Lawler. She runs into the opposite corner, intending to bounce out of it like a pinball for maximum momentum to hit The Facewarmer again, but as she does she’s surprised as Lawler shoots across the ring like a bullet and blasts her with the Blitz Kick! Colleen is stunned as the fans are on their feet, with Lawler taking a moment to stomp the mat a few times as he tries to keep his adrenaline going. He pulls Colleen to the center of the ring and puts her into position, lifting her up for the Impact Driver! Once he’s got Colleen up, however, she manages to connect with a few right hands, throwing him off-balance and causing pain to shoot through his lower back once more before she repositions herself, using the position to drive Lawler into the mat with The Collapser! She reaches back and hooks one of Lawler’s legs as Cassidy slides into position to make the count.

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The bell rings and "How Far I'll Go" by Auli'i Cravalho hits again as Colleen rises to a stand, hopping for a moment as her ankle briefly bothers her before Jennifer Cassidy raises her arm in victory as she looks ecstatic.

Phillips: “Here is your winner… Colleen MacDonald!”

Sharper: “A big win for Colleen as she continues to try and not only prove herself, but also make a statement as she continues to pursue YUSA and perhaps the Underground Championship as well!”

Knots: “And another setback for Lawler. I’m telling you, he really shouldn’t have abandoned the Lawler Cutter and I think it’s starting to show.”

Colleen slowly moves around the ring, grinning and celebrating her win as Lawler slowly rolls towards the ropes, looking dejected at this defeat.

Backstage, we see Polly Pingotti sitting on a storage crate backstage, phone in her hand. Destiny Page walks over to her.

Page: “Polly, can I-….Sorry, just saw the phone.”

Marissa Swanson’s voice can be heard coming from the phone.

Swanson: “Tell her what you just told me.”

Polly turns to Page.

Polly: “I know why you’re here…”

Polly stretches out her arm.

Polly: “My arm will be okay. The other five in the Chamber….they won’t be. And I won’t be thrown aside. And I won’t be stopped. They’ll all think they’re in there for revenge…I’ll get mine on Blake, on Andrew…but all five…they’re in there with me and I will take this moment!”

Swanson: “Damn right!”

Polly ends the call before turning and walking off as Page watches her leave.

COMMERCIALS

Dexter Grant vs. Marie Jones

“TokSik” by Starset hits as the lights in the arena immediately go out, a series of green spotlights converging onto the stage where fog has begun to consume it. The big screen show's a human eye opening, and reflecting in it is a montage of people glued to their phones and computers, either consuming or producing social media garbage as they all look sickly while doing so. “The Digital Detoxer” Dexter Grant marches out through the fog, stopping at the edge of the stage and staring out at the fans with disgust. A few cheers can be heard, but they're easily drowned out by all the boos raining down upon him. He turns his head to his right just in time to see his faithful flunky Wendell march out behind him, proudly holding up a protest sign that has the circle-backslash symbol with a wi-fi symbol behind the backslash and the words “DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT” written within the circle.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Wendell, from Off the Grid, he is the Digital Detoxer, Dexter Grant!”

Wendell eagerly looks up at Dexter, who smiles and nods in approval before he starts storming down to the ring, his disgusted look returning at the sound of all the people around him who just refuse to listen to his message. He jumps up onto the apron and aggressively steps through the ropes, marching to the center of the ring and turning his back to the hard cam as he points his thumb to the same “DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT” logo of his on the back of his vest. Wendell crawls into the ring and stands beside Dexter, proudly holding up his sign before looking legitimately confused as to why they're being booed. The lights return to normal as Dexter starts to pace around the ring. He then goes over to Jason Phillips demanding the microphone.

Sharper: “Dexter Grant upset last week that Gavin Taylor confronted the returning Simon Lyman.”

Knots: “Said he’s chasing social media fame. I think it’s a bit more there.”

Sharper: “Now what’s he going to say.”

Grant: “Yet again, another day and another weak individual who demands the validation of strangers on the internet to make themselves feel special. While the Jones family has met their ceiling, the fact is that they would be better if they focused on what happens in this ring and-“

"You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
It's getting dark and its all too quiet
And I can't trust anything now
And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake"

Grant stops and glares at the entrance way.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen….”

"Holding my breathe, won't lose you again
Something's made your eyes go cold"

Phillips: “His opponent, from Boston, Massachusetts..."The Phoenix" Marie Jones!”

A spotlight shines down at the top of the entrance ramp. Pyro goes off. Then Marie Annabelle Jones steps through the curtain, wearing her ring gear and her signature black leather jacket. A broad, somewhat condescending grin is on her face as she gaze out at the fans in the arena who cheer loudly. The Tron shows images of her striking at her opponents with her finishing and signature moves as the lyrics of "Haunted" by Taylor Swift begin to flow through the arena.  Marie begins to make her way down towards the ring. As for Marie herself, she stops to slap a few high fives with fans, recognizing them as they cheer her. Then her focus is solely on the ring and the determined stride with which she walks tells that story.  Marie hops up onto the ring apron. She strikes a sultry and sexy pose for the audience. Marie turns and leaps over the top rope and into the ring.  She then hops up onto the second turnbuckle of the nearby corner and holds her arms up high into the air, getting a reaction from the crowd. 

Sharper: “Marie Jones has been seeking validation but that’s more from SCW. She’s looking for redemption. And she’s gotten a few opportunity for title shots. This may be a bit more personal.”

Knots: “Just because Grant is speaking the truth.”

Sharper: “Don’t tell me you’re buying his message.”

Knots: “Well, not really. I’m still on social media. Gotta keep up with what trending in the world!”

The bell sounds. Grant then steps up and rushes at Marie, but Marie runs out and ducks under his arm and rolls him up with a school boy.

1!

2!

Grant kicks out. Both get up and Marie hits a single leg takedown before going for another pin.

1!

Grant kicks out. Both get up and Grant swings, but Marie ducks and spins around and then steps forward and hits a snapmare. She pulls him back and moves into a headscissors. Grant spins around and pushes down on Marie’s legs and jumps forward for a side headlock. She pulls him over into a pin.

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2!

Grant kicks out. Both get up and Grant rakes the eyes of Marie.

Sharper: “Marie quickly had the advantage. Grant goes for the eyes!”

Knots: “Hashtag eye rake!”

Marie staggers back and Grant follows up with a kick to the ribs. He pushes Marie into the corner and then nails her with a series of hard right hands to the stomach.

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4!

Grant then grabs Marie and whips her across the ring. Grant runs after and Marie gets a boot up. She pulls herself up to the middle rope and Grant turns around and runs at Marie. Marie jumps over him and lands on his feet and rolls through. Grant turns around and runs at Marie. Marie jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

1!

2!

Grant kicks out. He gets up again and Marie hits a dropkick. Grant hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. He then winces. (1) He walks around the ringside area before Marie runs over and grabs the top ropes and launches herself over with a vaulting press onto Grant. (1)

Sharper: “Over the top! Marie goes airborne!”

Knots: “Just living in the moment! Diving over the top and landing on an opponent!”

Marie rolls off. (2) She slowly gets up and Grant rolls over in pain. Marie nails him with a hard right. (3) She then rolls him into the ring. Marie climbs up onto the apron and looks at Grant as Grant rolls to his hands and knees. Marie grabs the top rope and slingshots into the ring with a leg drop to the back of Grant’s head. Grant rolls to his back. Marie goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Grant kicks out. He rolls over as Marie gets up. Grant turns and starts to get up and Marie forearms him in the jaw once and then again. She kicks him in the ribs and runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Grant suddenly lifts her up and falls back, throwing her throat first into the middle rope. Marie snaps back and Grant gets up and pushes her back in and starts to choke her on the middle rope.

Grant: “See! If you weren’t focusing on getting those likes, having some cool move, you might still have me down. Too bad!”

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2!

3!

4!

Grant steps back as Marie rolls over, coughing in pain. Marie rolls over and fights up to her feet, but just then, Grant steps up and hits the Clickbait. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “The boot! The elbow!”

Knots: “That’s some clickbait right there, but it actually follows through!”

Grant goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Marie gets her shoulder up. Grant rolls off and then gets up and hits an elbow drop before getting up and hitting a second elbow drop and then jumping up and hitting a knee drop. He goes for the pin again.

1!

2!

Marie gets her shoulder up. Grant rolls over and gets up and then grabs her and drags her up. He kicks her in the ribs and nails her with a hard right before whipping her into the ropes. Grant runs at her and hits a running knee strike, knocking her back down. Marie hits the mat, holding her jaw. Grant smirks and goes for another pin.

1!

2!

Marie gets her shoulder up again.

Sharper: “Grant just keeping the offense on.”

Knots: “Just throwing hard rights. Knees. Kicks. Just basically mugging Marie Jones.”

Sharper: “Marie needs to find a way to get some distance. To find a way to get a shot in.”

Marie rolls over and Grant walks over and grabs her and stands over her. He stomps her in the back once and then again before dragging Marie up and pulling her to her feet. Grant goes for the dragon suplex, but Marie fights out and slides down. She boots Grant in the chest. He spins around and Marie gets up and ducks a clothesline from Grant before hitting a Pele Kick. Grant drops down to the mat. Marie looks out.

Sharper: “Marie with the Pele. Grant caught, back of the head.”

Knots: “We should call that the Retweet!”

Sharper: “Let’s not…”

Marie starts to get up and staggers around the ring. Grant stirs, holding his head. Marie then comes up behind him and grabs him by the head. She sets up for the Ave Maria and looks around, but Grant slides out and then Marie turns around only for Grant to pulls her into an inside cradle.

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3!

The crowd roars. The bell sounds. Marie kicks out and looks around as Grant rolls out of the ring. The crowd boos.

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

Sharper: “Grant with the cradle. Marie turned into it.”

Knots: “Not the emphatic win, but it counts!”

Sharper: “That it does. And Marie is not happy.”

Grant holds his arm up and walks around the ring. He winces as the crowd boos.

COMMERCIALS

“Paranoid” by Conquer Divide plays as the Under Attack logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still of Xander Valentine vs. Josh Hudson come up on the screen.

Sharper: “Folks, at Under Attack, in just over a week’s time, Josh Hudson will defend the World Championship against Xander Valentine.”

Knots: “And they got a long history. A looooooong history.”

Sharper: “Nineteen years ago, almost to the day, Josh Hudson handed Xander Valentine his first pinfall loss. It ended Xander Valentine’s undefeated streak he entered SCW with. Now things are very different.”

Knots: “Hudson is World Champion again. Xander Valentine wants one more run.”

“Duality” blares through the PA system.

"I push my fingers into my eyes..."

The cameras show the crowd who begin cheering before zooming in at the entrance way, where Josh Hudson steps out, the SCW World Championship around his waist.

"It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
But it's made of all the things I have to take
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside
If the pain goes on...I'm not gonna make it!"

He 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.

"I have screamed until my veins collapsed
I've waited as my time's elapsed
Now, all I do is live with so much hate
I've wished for this, I've bitched at that
I've left behind this little fact
You cannot kill what you did not create
I've gotta say what I've gotta say
And then, I swear, I'll go away
But I can't promise you'll enjoy the noise
I guess I'll save the best for last
My future seems like one big past
You're left with me 'cause you left me no choice..."

He goes to the bottom right-hand corner, climbing to the top rope.

"I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
If the pain goes on
I'm not gonna make it!!!"

Hudson is shown staring out at the crowd once again, as he lifts both fists into the air, earning more cheers before he climbs down and is handed a microphone from Jason Phillips. Phillips hands him one and he turns walking over to the middle of the ring.

Sharper: “Josh Hudson, the World Champion…and there’s going to be a lot on his mind.”

Hudson walks around the ring, the music fades out. The crowd cheers him.

Hudson: “It’s been an interesting couple of weeks and I could come out here and talk about how things don’t seem to be going my way. Seeing Bree Lancaster injured and having to fight off against two thugs…that wasn’t exactly fun. Or last week, when I gave Blake Mason his shot, and regardless of what ANYONE has to say…I’ll now have to hear Blake Mason claim he had me and Selena had to save me. Well…”

Hudson scoffs.

Hudson: “I didn’t see or feel Blake Mason drop me on my head and Selena Frost…well…you all know my thoughts there.”

The crowd cheers a bit.

Hudson: “I’ll let Blake and Selena have one another. I know Selena, you’ve got that contract, but we all know why you wanted Trios. You wanted to load up…because you know, one on one, you can’t guarantee a win in that brain of yours. And Blake…you can think what you want. Next time we meet, you will have no doubt how it would’ve ended.”

The crowd roars.

Hudson: “But I’m turning my attention to November 3…Under Attack. Because that’s what a champion does. He gets up, he keeps fighting, and he looks for who next his him in their crosshairs and Xander Valentine…you can lick your lips all you want. You got me. Not Blake. You have me one on one at Under Attack!”

The crowd roars.

Hudson: “And Xander, I know what that means. You know what that means. We’ve already heard the tag lines. Nineteen years ago….Nineteen years ago I did the impossible. I beat you!”

The crowd cheers as Hudson looks at the camera.

Hudson: “I beat you after you had dominated SCW for months. And I took away your invincibility. Today, nineteen years later-“

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 chime. 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 looks at the ring as Hudson turns to the stage.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine…guess he wants to be out here if we’re reminiscing.”

Knots: “And he’s not going to run. Josh isn’t going to run.”

Xander Valentine starts to walk down the rampway. He looks down at the ring as Josh Hudson watches him. Xander Valentine reaches the ringside area, walking around the ring. He approaches Jason Phillips and asks for a microphone. Phillips hands him one and Xander takes it. He turns to the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then steps along the apron before entering the ring. He then steps forward. The crowd roars as Hudson looks at Xander. Xander looks around and then at Hudson as the music fades out. The cheers fill in the background.

Xander: “You were saying…”

Hudson: “Nineteen years ago I beat you to end your streak-“

Xander: “And the next night on Breakdown, I then beat you in a steel cage!”

The crowd roars.

Xander: “But no one talks about that. And for good reason…Your win…as you said, it cracked the veneer of invincibility. I was dominant, but now I was also human. And for that, you will always go down in the history books.”

Hudson: “I hope for a lot more too.”

Xander: “Oh you have.”

Hudson: “But it’s not nineteen years ago, Xander.”

Xander: “Aint that right.”

Xander and Hudson look at one another.

Hudson: “I don’t think I need to worry about you breaking out a swanton bomb from the top of the cage to beat me this time.”

Xander scoffs, chuckling even.

Sharper: “That’s right…I forgot about that.”

Knots: “How was Hudson not killed? He was three hundred pounds then!”

Xander: “Don’t worry. I don’t think I’ll be breaking that one out. But I’ve learned a few tricks since then.”

Hudson: “So have I. So have I, Xander.”

Xander and Hudson pause again, the crowd making noise, looking on.

Hudson: “How much longer do you have left?”

Xander: “The days are fewer and fewer ahead of me. And you?”

Hudson: “Same. Takes longer to recover. Longer to get back up to top speed.”

Xander: “And yet here we are, still at the top. Still proving we can be there.”

Hudson: “Exactly. Still showing the world how’s it done. We both know what this match is…”

Xander just nods.

Hudson: “I’m having my run. I’m World Champion. And I’m going to fight to keep it. God knows it deserves better than Selena overcontracting it and Blake Mason using it to give himself the jollies at night to add to his trophy room. But I have my vision. Yours…it’s not dominance anymore.”

Xander: “It’s vindication.”

The crowd roars.

Xander: “Everyone tells me I should’ve been World Champion at Taking Hold of the Flame. I should’ve let Kandis….”

Hudson: “Oh God, her…”

Xander: “Exactly…but who cares. Maybe I should’ve…can’t anymore. I’ve had many regrets in this sport. I’ve suffered concussions. I know my days are numbered. But I want one more run. One more run with that title to prove to myself….I can do it the right way. Nineteen years…nineteen years ago I also was champion. Maybe it’s poetic. I don’t know. But I know in my mind, winning that title one more time…I know that when I call my number….I won’t look back with any regrets. And you?”

Hudson: “Hopefully the same. But one regret won’t be beating you, Xander.”

The crowd ohs.

Hudson: “I appreciate you helping me two weeks ago. I appreciate you letting me do things my way last week. But I know, just as you know, we’re not at this point of our careers to step off the gas. Just as you said it…people remember 2005, when I beat you. But when Under Attack comes and goes, people are going to remember that. Because either it’s the night you win the World Title for the fourth time….or it’s the night I end that dream of yours.”

The crowd ohs.

Hudson: “Sorry, Xander. I’m not here to do charity.”

Xander: “And if you offered it, I’d drop you where you stand.”

The crowd roars.

Xander: “Under Attack can be this moment, looking back at SCW’s past and how nineteen years later, now at the end of our careers, we still are the standardbearers. But for both of us, it’s what this is…a World Title match. Who is walking out with the prize we all hope to hold. I’ve not held it long enough in my long career. You…I plan to end your time holding it. Don’t worry about Blake or Selena or anyone else…because I can handle them. Especially with Kandis staying out of my business.”

Xander and Hudson now stand no more than two feet apart, both looking right at one another.

Xander: “Josh…”

Xander extends his hand to him. Hudson looks at it and then back up at Xander.

Xander: “If I win, this will be the right way so I can look at myself in the mirror and know I’m not the same man I was nineteen years ago. That’s why I need this.”

Xander looks down at Hudson’s hand. Hudson then shakes Xander’s hand.

Xander: “May the best man win, Josh.”

Hudson: “May the best man win, Xander.”

“Duality” by Slipknot plays as the crowd cheers. Hudson and Valentine remain clasped for a moment before Hudson and Xander let go. Hudson steps back and looks at Xander before turning and exiting the ring.

Sharper: “Hudson and Valentine, showing respect tonight. All business on November 3.”

Knots: “Hudson’s music is playing tonight to see them off. Will it be Xander’s at Under Attack?”

Sharper: “For what may be the last time, Hudson and Valentine will meet for the richest prize in wrestling – the SCW World Championship. Under Attack, November 3, we will find out who walks out champion!”

Hudson exits the ring as Xander watches him go, focusing on the title around his waist.

COMMERCIALS

Glory Braddock vs. David Striker

Phillips: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall.

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

Phillips: Introducing first, 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 has YUYO waiting for her at Under Attack. Could Braddock earn the Adrenaline Championship?”

Knots: “YUYO just couldn’t help herself. Blaming her team in the Trios Tournament and Glory took issue with that!”

“Man in the Box” by Like a Storm plays and the crowd roars. A few moments pass before David Striker walks out from the back and scans the arena. He then nods a bit as he turns to the ring and looks at his opponent. He then starts to head to the ring.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Cameron, North Carolina, he is Bam Bam David Striker!”

The crowd roars as Striker heads to the ring and slides into the ring. He gets up to a knee and looks around before getting up to his feet. He then turns and runs into the ropes, before sticking his upper body under and out from the top rope, getting a louder reaction.

Sharper: “Striker may have a target on his back, but he’s got targets he’s aiming for. Tag Titles, Underground, Strader.”

Knots: “Pick your fights, man. You’re trying to take on the world!”

Glory Braddock leans in, letting Striker get the first shot in.  He starts with rapid stiff shotei palm thrusts.  He follows that up with a roundhouse kick, a yakuza kick, and a spinning heel kick.  He whips her into the ropes and goes for a lariat but Braddock ducks, rebounds off the other side, and connects with a spinning heel kick.  Glory kips up to her feet and starts to fire off rapid European uppercuts, staggering Striker.  Braddock connects with a superkick that sends him into the corner.  Glory with a monkey flip out of the corner.  She goes up to the second rope.  She attempts a blockbuster but David moves out of the way at the last second.

Sharper: “Big miss from Braddock. Striker had it scouted.”

Knots: “And these two know each other. They had some fights earlier this year in the tag division. Not much love lost there!”

David with a lariat and then a spinning heel kick.  Striker with a snap suplex and floats over into an ankle lock.  Glory scrambles to the bottom rope, eventually reaching it to force the break.  David clotheslines her over the top and she lands on the ring apron.  Striker joins her on the apron.  David and Glory trade chops and then right hands.  Glory gets the better of the exchange and then snaps off a superkick, sending David tumbling to the outside.  Glory waits as Striker tries to pull himself up.  Glory with a moonsault off the second rope to the outside wiping out David Striker.

Sharper: “Big moonsault! Down goes David!”

Knots: “Braddock showing she can fly.”

Glory waits as David tries to pull himself back up.  She charges in but he catches her with a release Northern lights suplex.  Striker snaps off a snap suplex on the outside.  Glory uses the apron to pull herself up.  She props herself up by the ring post.  Striker charges and Glory ducks out of the way…Striker slams arm and shoulder first against the steel ring post!  Glory immediately follows up with a single arm ddt onto the outside!

Sharper: “Oh! Ringpost and then the DDT!”

Knots: “Striker may not be in good shape for Under Attack. Braddock may not care at all!”

Braddock rolls inside to break the count and then rolls back outside.  She pulls David back to his feet and rolls him back into the ring.  She enters the ring and then locks in an arm bar onto the already damaged arm.  Striker refuses to give in.  Eventually he reaches the ropes to force the break.  Braddock drags him back to the center of the ring and applies a crippler crossface.

Sharper: “Going for that arm. That arm that went into the ringpost.”

Knots: “I’d believe this when I see it. Striker’s too unhinged to tap!”

David still won’t give up.  He tries to reach the ropes.  He is almost there but Glory keeps him away.  Striker uses his strength to push himself over on top of Glory, turning the submission into a pinning combination…

1…

2…Glory breaks the hold before the three!

Glory snaps off another single arm ddt and then floats over into a fujiwara arm bar.

Sharper: “And another DDT! And another armbar.”

Knots: “Striker may be turnig into the one-armed man in an ass kicking contest!”

Braddock keeps the hold cinched in tightly as David fights it with everything he has.  Instead of going for the ropes, this time he powers his way back up, first to his knees and then back to his feet.  Glory switches to a hammerlock.  Striker with three straight elbows to Glory’s face, forcing her to break the hold.  While Braddock’s back is turned…THE DEADLY RAVE!  Glory drops to the mat!  Striker quickly with the cover…

1…

2…

…3NO! Glory kicks out!

Sharper: “Only two! Deadly Rave only got two!”

Knots: “And David just got himself back into this.”

David pulls himself back to his feet and goes back on the offense.  A belly to back suplex, a saito suplex, and an exploder suplex.  He whips her into the corner, he rushes in with a splash and she slumps down.  He charges in with double knees to Glory’s face!  David climbs up to the top rope and waits as Glory tries to pull herself back up…double axe handle off the top!  Bridging hammerlock suplex drops Glory.  David heads back up to the top.  He goes for a frog splash but Glory rolls out of the way…Striker rolls through it…Striker drops Braddock with a vicious lariat!

Sharper: “Hard lariat! Braddock down.”

Knots: “Braddock may be out!”

He pulls Braddock back to her feet.  Three rolling German suplexes in a row, releasing on the third.  David goes back up top…this time he connects with the frog splash!  The cover, hooking a leg…

1…

2…

…3NO! Glory kicks out!

David Striker signals that this is the end. He pulls Glory back to her feet.  He gets her set up for Equivalent Exchange…but as he goes for it Braddock in one fluid instant motion counters into Gloria In Excelsis Deo…the codebreaker variant!

Sharper: “Glory Braddock drops Striker.”

Knots: “Go for the pin, damn it!”

Braddock rolls over to the ropes, using them to pull herself up.  David Striker slowly pulls himsellf up…scissors kick from Braddock! Braddock goes to the second rope and David pulls himself back up, a blockbuster from Glory, Prankster’s Paradise!  Glory pulls David back to his feet and hooks him in position and drops him with an impact ddt.  Glory goes up to the top rope and leaps off with a diving headbutt…London Plunge!  The cover…

1…

2…

…3NO! Striker kicks out!

Glory Braddock pulls herself up and then pulls Striker up. As she does, we see YUYO walking down from the back, holding the Adrenaline Championship; next to her is YUSA holding her Underground Championship belt. Her bodyguards stand around her. Glory, meanwhile, doesn’t notice them and instead, sets him up for Glorification, the unprettier, but he counters by shoving her off against the ropes.  He hits the ropes himself, somorsault reverse ddt, STAR PLATINUM!  But Glory, either accident due to the force of the move or by intent due to her veteran instincts, rolls to the outside so David can’t initiate a pin.

Sharper: “YUYO and YUSA are here. I don’t know if they’ve noticed them.”

Knots: “I don’t know if it matters. David Striker just dropped Glory, but Glory got out of the ring. Saved herself, just barely!”

David Striker waits as Glory tries to pull herself back up.  He charges and then leaps over the top with a suicide dive wiping out Braddock!  Striker then rolls her back into the ring.  David slides into the ring…diving somersault cutter, Black Meteor!  He quickly covers…

1…

2…

…3NO! Glory kicks out!

Sharper: “No! Only two!”

Knots: “These two aren’t going to have anything left for Under Attack.”

YUSA and YUYO watch, talking to one another. David again signals that this is the end.  He pulls Braddock back to her feet.  He gets her positioned for Equivalent Exchange but again Glory counters, this time wrapping his injured arm up and pulling him into the triangle choke she calls Shekinah Glory!

Sharper: “Glory! Shekinah Glory!”

Knots: “Striker going to have to find a way out. And she’s got the bad arm!”

Striker is in serious pain from the injured arm but he is also starting to fade away and he can feel it.  He struggles to reach the ropes.  He can’t quite get there.  He keeps struggling, inching closer and closer, he is fingertips away when Glory brings him back out to the center.  He still won’t give in. David with one last ditch effort shifts his bodyweight, putting Glory into a pinning combination…

1…

2…

Glory shifts her weight, managing to get Striker down into a pinning position!

1…

2…

….3!

The crowd roars as the bell sounds.

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

Sharper: “Striker counters for the pin and Glory does back-“

Knots: “Here he goes!”

Braddock rolls off as she looks at Striker. Striker looks at Braddock and nods before then turning and running at the ropes and diving over the top rope right onto YUSA, YUYO and the bodyguards. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Knots: “He did see them!”

Sharper: “Finished his fight and now to YUSA! Going after YUSA!”

The crowd cheers as Striker rolls over. Braddock rolls to the ropes and then to the floor. YUYO, YUSA, and the bodyguards stir. Striker slowly gets up and he then reaches over to YUSA. He grabs her as YUSA tries to get away. YUYO goes to try and help her, but Braddock runs over and grabs her and turns and throws her into the barricade. YUYO falls back and rolls over. YUSA’s bodyguards then go and grab Striker. Striker swings, wildly, more to protect himself as Chris Dumont runs down and nails one from behind. He goes down as Striker grabs another. YUSA slides back as Striker elbows one and then throws the other back. He ducks a spin kick and then hits a shotei. Striker staggers as we see Veronica Strader then running down and she plants her feet as Dumont throws one guard down only for Strader to blast Striker with the A Like Supreme. David falls back as Strader turns. Dumont nails her with a couple of blows. YUYO and Glory then start to trade blows before YUSA runs over and stomps on Striker. Officials run down from the back.

Sharper: “This is breaking down. Again! YUSA! YUYO in the midst of this!”

Knots: “Striker too!”

Sharper: “Chaos again in the Underground!”

Officials and security start to try and break everyone off as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we hear yelling as officials and security keep multiple different groups apart in the backstage area. Veronica Strader and David Striker are still trying to get at one another, as we also see YUSA and YUYO off in the back. Chris Dumont stands with Striker. YUSA just smirks as she and YUYO are surrounded by YUSA’s bodyguards.

Striker: “Let’s just settle this shit now!”

Kim: “FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!”

The camera turns to show Kimberly Williams in the corner, bucket of popcorn in her hands. She starts eating. CHBK then comes into view.

Strader: “I’ve wanted too, but you seem to focused on everything else tonight. You want me, I’m easy to find or do you just want your gold that you could’ve earn the shot for-“

Striker lunges at Strader as officials hold him back.

CHBK: “Enough!”

CHBK storms into the scene and stands between Strader and Striker.

CHBK: “I’m done with this. The jump attacks, the blood vows…and you…David, you’re as unhinged as anyone here.”

Striker: “Hey, I’m just going after what I want. American dream.”

Kim: “Wooooooooo! UNICORNS! GET US UNICORNS!”

CHBK: “Kim….”

Kim: “Hey, just throwing it out there!”

CHBK glares at her.

David: “Just give me YUSA…give us the Tag Champs. Then give me Strader. One two three…and I’ll clear the deck-“

CHBK: “No….”

CHBK then turns to YUSA, noticing her still watching and smirking.

CHBK: “And you…you’re not helping here, calling everyone out.”

YUYO: “FOR JUSTICE! How dare you insult YUSA…a brilliant second! Fighting for what is right.”

CHBK: “Let’s find out about it.”

Strader: “I’m not waiting to be third. Not after last week and I don’t tend to forget. So-“

CHBK: “Veronica…”

CHBK looks at Strader as Strader smirks before turning back to David.

CHBK: “You have a choice, David. Because you can’t have the world. Right now…Do you want to fight for the tag titles or do you want to fight for the Underground Title. That’s choice one….”

David looks at CHBK before turning back to Chris. Chris just nods to him.

David: “I can live with Light in the Darkness holding those titles a bit longer…but everything about how YUSA carries herself-“

CHBK: “Then that’s that.”

YUSA: “Bring it, David. You’ll fail like you did against Lohan!”

David turns and storms towards her, only for the officials and security to stop him.

Kim: “FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!”

CHBK: “Then you’ve got here. Lohan is otherwise engaged, and so I’m not going to give up this opportunity to end this…Because Kim, you’re involved, and Veronica, you too. Because at Under Attack….bring a weapon, you’re all entering in the Chamber!”

The crowd roars.

Striker: “Hell yeah!”

Strader: “Too bad you’ll be falling on your face against Striker, but I’ll take a title shot.”

Kim smirks as YUSA looks around.

YUSA: “They…they don’t deserve it! They-“

CHBK: “Then you should’ve shut the hell up.”

CHBK looks around.

CHBK: “Get them the hell out of here!”

David Striker lunges to YUSA as Strader does to Striker. Dumont steps up to stop Strader as Kim just watches. CHBK remains on scene as Breakdown cuts back to the ring.

Sharper: “Huge announcement. A chamber match for the Underground Championship!”

Knots: “YUSA just talked herself into a war!”

Sharper: “But that confirms that CHBK is accepting what Mason said. You wonder what Lohan is going to think.”

Ryan LeCavalier vs. Waylon Creek

SCW Television Championship

The arena is quiet, with a palpable sense of expectancy in the air as the lights go off. An ethereal blue glow is projected onto the entry ramp by a lone floodlight that breaks through the darkness. The crowd trembles with eagerness as L'Impératrice's "A View to a Kill" pulsates synthesizers burst the stillness.

A silhouette appears out of the darkness, clad in a shimmering silver cloak that seems to both reflect and absorb the light. The coat flutters about her as she moves, giving her enticing peeks of the wrestling gear in silver and black underneath. Her face is hidden behind a mask of steely resolve, framed by the hood.

The moment Ryan LeCavalier, as "The Lost Monarch," removes her hood and shows off her icy-focused eyes, the audience screams. At the top of the ramp, she stops and looks out over the crowd like a queen assessing her subjects. She steps down into the ring and gracefully makes her way to the turnbuckle, removing her cloak like a snake might remove its skin. With her eyes fixed on her opponent, she slides into her mouthguard, completing her transformation. The arena is bustling with the unsaid promise of a great battle to come, and the air is crackling with suspense.

Sharper: “The hard hitting veteran Ryan LeCavalier has earned herself a shot at the Television Title, held by Waylon Creek now for over five months.”

Knots: “The end result of a hot start in SCW is a road that leads straight to the colossus from Good Grief, Idaho. Some reward.”

Sharper: “But she’s got over two decades of experience. Two decades of fight. The Lost Monarch is looking to establish her kingdom here in SCW. What a chance she has here.”

Knots: “Watching her put in that mouth guard scares me, Sharper.”

The sound and image of a babbling brook overtake the PA and screen. Shortly after, a man dressed in a suit flickers onto the screen, standing in the middle of the creek, facing away from the camera. “Mountain Banjo” by Rhiannon Giddens comes over the system, and from hehind curtain emerges a muscular figure adorned in a black union jacket, being led by a black lab on a leash. William Heaven walks out, hands behind his back, and whispers something to Waylon, who nods. The dog leads the way as Waylon Creek follows close behind, looking around the arena. He hands the dog off to a stage hand when he gets to the ring and appears to say something to the dog. The dog sits calmly as Creek enters the ring up the steps. Creek yanks the top rope as Heaven circles the ring and steps behind the announce desk.

Sharper: “Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s not by invite, but it seems as though we’re going to be joined by William Heaven on commentary for this Television Title match.”

Heaven: “You’re welcome, Adam.”

Knots: “What a pleasure, Mr. Heaven. Please. Sit down.”

Sharper: “You have something on your nose, Jonathan.”

Knots: “Hey. If nothing else, it’s a very interesting opportunity. William Heaven has been in this business a long time.”

Heaven: “Now that’s a word. Do you wanna know something about the word interesting? It falls in between incredible and invincible in the dictionary, both of which are words that describe my phenom Waylon Creek’s first year here in SCW.”

Sharper: “Sell it a little harder, why don’t you?”

The bell sounds. Waylon swings his arm and steps forward, Ryan smirking in the corner as she begins to circle the ring. They lock up, Waylon immediately overpowering Ryan into a side headlock. Ryan stays for a moment only before slipping out and delivering a sharp snapmare takeover. She maintains the arm, looking for an armbar, before Waylon grabs the bottom rope, forcing the break. The ref forces Ryan to back up, Waylon pulling himself to his feet.

Sharper: “Ryan LeCavalier briefly overpowered there, but she used Creek’s weight against him and nearly locked in that armbar.”

Heaven: “Nearly doesn’t count in this sport. It’s worth about a cup of coffee.”

Knots: “Not even a macchiato, Sharper.”

They lock up again. This time, Waylon wrestles Ryan into the corner and they go into the buckle. Elbow grinds by Creek. Ryan maneuvers a leg behind Creek’s, grimacing, and shoots underneath his arm. Creek pushes her back in, grabs the middle ropes, and drives his shoulder into her ribs, then again. Creek grabs Ryan’s arm, pulls her out of the corner, and sends her into the ropes. She comes off and Creek hits a hard spinning powerslam. Lateral press!

Ref: 1!

T- Kickout with authority by Ryan.

Sharper: “What a powerslam by Creek, and very quickly, Ryan could be in some trouble early on.”

Heaven: “That’s more like it. It’s only a matter of time before Waylon Creek overpowers even the craftiest veteran.”

Knots: “Look at Waylon! Right into that side headlock on the mat!”

Waylon works Ryan over with the side headlock now. Ryan stays patient and slips out. LeCavalier with a cravate from her knees. Creek rapidly tries to stand up. He attempts to shoot for the leg, but can’t reach. Ryan transitions into a hard knee to the midsection. Creek misses with a responsive clothesline, Ryan holds on and elegantly spins through. Hammerlock now by LeCavalier into the leg sweep! Creek hits the mat. Stiff kick to the ribs of Creek as he gets to a knee. Creek rolls out of the ring to collect himself.

Sharper: “A flurry of fast offense from Ryan LeCavalier, and Waylon Creek now taking some time to regroup.”

Knots: “Mr. Heaven does not look fussed.”

Heaven: “Well let me tell you why. Waylon Creek is a man of discipline. He’ll pick his spot and he’ll get his.”

Waylon comes over to the desk and says something to Heaven.

Heaven: “Don’t worry about it, son. Take your time. Make her think about it.”

Knots: “LOOK OUT!”

Without warning, Ryan vaults through the second and third ropes and clatters into Creek, who hits the announce table. Ryan immediately gets back on the offensive and rolls Creek into the ring. Creek tries to roll out the other side of the ring, but Ryan gets on top of him with a bridging fujiwara armbar! Creek flails his legs violently, launching himself into the ropes.

Ref: 1!
2!
3!
4!

Sharper: “Ryan LeCavalier is all over Creek and not letting him breathe! It’s that experience advantage, William, now that appears to be coming into play.”

Heaven: “You seem to be particularly chuffed about that, Sharper.”

Ryan right back onto the attack. Cravate by Ryan. She takes her foot to the back of Creek’s knee and lowers him down, getting more leverage. Creek struggles. Then, Ryan lets go and throws a violent elbow into the back of Creek’s head. Creek slumps forward, holding the back of his head. His facial expression is one of extreme anger. Ryan back into the headlock now, but Creek launches himself up into a standing position and ragdolls Ryan with a Saito suplex! The crowd oh’s as Ryan rolls to the side.

Sharper: “My god, the impact!”

Knots: “Ryan LeCavalier is weightless in the arms of this machine and there’s nothing she can do about it.”

Heaven: “I’ll give it to her. What you’ve seen from Ryan thus far is exactly what made her a candidate for The Fall of Man. What you just saw from Waylon is why he made the cut.”

Knots: “Are you saying you considered Ryan for The Fall of Man?”

Heaven: “I’d be crazy not to, frankly, and I ain’t wearing a white coat.”

Waylon takes his time. He stands up, looking at Ryan. He circles the ring, taking a breath. Then, he mounts her, grabs her shoulders, and lifts her up before slamming her back down onto the mat. He repeats this three times. Then, he stands up and collects himself.

Knots: “This is new. Waylon seems to be taking his time and thinking about what he wants to do next.”

Heaven: “Waylon has been phenomenal, no doubt, but you sometimes will see these little flaws here and there. The will to weather all that offense you saw from Ryan comes from Waylon’s time in the Armed Forces, in particular the special forces training we now know he had, no thanks to nosy wrestling journalists.”

Sharper: “That may be the case, but this is a different world now and Ryan LeCavalier may be giving up a lot of size and power, but this fight isn’t over.”

Waylon waits for Ryan to get up. Waylon with a cravate now of his own, applying shearing force, making Ryan groan out. Waylon smirks. Ryan slips her hands in between Waylon’s wrists and twists out into a wrist lock. Waylon remains patient. He grabs Ryan’s wrist in response. Ryan doesn’t let him follow through. Then, Ryan balances on her head, vaults through with a tidy kip-up and applies further pressure to Waylon’s arm. Spinning leg sweep by Ryan. She maintains control of the arm and pulls it through, synching in a triangle choke! Waylon stays perfectly still.

Sharper: “Ryan LeCavalier took that hard throw from Waylon, but look at her. Shaking it off and not letting Waylon have his way in this contest.”

Knots: “Waylon is doing everything he can to stay calm in there, but if this continues, William, you have to admit that Waylon could find himself with his first loss.”

Heaven: “I don’t have to admit anything. I have faith in my client.”

Ryan applies pressure around the lateral aspects of Creek’s neck. Creek lifts her up a little bit off the ground and slams her violently back down. Ryan maintains the hold. The ref checks Creek’s arm, asking him if he’s done. Creek repeats the motion again, lifting her up and slamming her back down, but he can’t get off the ground enough for a powerbomb as Ryan uses her weight to go backwards, craning on his arm. Creek stands still, sets himself up with a wide base, and rains down a hard shot with his left fist to Ryan’s head that immediately breaks the hold. Then, Creek fires off two more as the crowd oh’s.

Knots: “I’ll tell you what, I know it doesn’t look like much compared to what a lot of the moves that people do around here, but those hard lefts from Waylon Creek are as effective as anything.”

Sharper: “What power by Creek! Ryan wouldn’t let that powerbomb come off, but in the end, Creek maintains his composure and just waffles Ryan with those left hands.”

Heaven: “That’s the cold left hand of the Headsman, Sharper. Pay attention, too, because Waylon’s right is just as good as his left.”

Waylon scowls at the prone Ryan, lifts her up off the ground, and plants her with a hard scoop slam, then bellows angrily as he leaps up, driving his leg down on her throat. He makes a cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout by Ryan!

Sharper: “The offense that Waylon has had here tonight, he’s certainly made the most of. The power of this young man is impressive. It’s the mentality that concerns me.”

Heaven: “Well don’t worry, Sharper, because that kind of attitude needs guidance. That’s where I come in.”

Sharper: “That’s the thing that concerns me.”

Waylon stands behind Ryan, sizing her up. Ryan is slow to get to her feet. When she finally is up, she turns around into the Canary!

Heaven: “YES!”

Just then, Creek yells out in pain! Ryan has two fingers on Creek’s left hand and is bending them back! Hard kick to the ribs by Ryan, followed by a hard spinning back elbow. And then, Ryan throws herself into a flurry of beautifully executed strikes, concluding with a hard spinning back fist!

Sharper: “Those strikes!”

Knots: “Feel Nothing by Ryan!”

Heaven: “WAYLON!”

Waylon stays on his feet and staggers into the ropes. A running double elbow smash by Ryan takes Creek down, but he gets right back up. He struggles to find Ryan, who lands a hard jumping heel kick! Jumping neckbreaker by Ryan when Creek comes out! Cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout by Waylon! Ryan mounts him with a flurry of aggressive elbow strikes to the head. Creek turtles up, but eats the blows before taking two hands and shoving Ryan off. Creek gets to his feet, stunned, but a single leg takedown by Ryan sends him right back down, followed by a leaping double stomp onto Waylon’s chest! Cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout by Creek again. Ryan up to her feet, waiting for Creek to get up. Hard knees as Ryan grapples at the same time into an arm drag. Creek tries to get up quickly, but meets a hard drop kick into the corner by Ryan! Creek hits the buckle and rolls off. The crowd voices its approval as Ryan goes to the top rope!

Knots: “Ryan LeCavalier is ALL over Waylon Creek! She won’t let him catch a single second of a break!”

Sharper: “She took the incoming for a while, weathered the storm, and once again the seasoned veteran has a solution for the problem of Waylon Creek.”

Heaven: “Gentlemen, excuse me, I have a job to do.”

The brief sound of static and the crash of the headset as it hits the table are soon followed by William Heaven heading to the apron, slapping it and encouraging Waylon Creek.  Ryan looks down at him, smirks, and leaps off the top rope, catching Waylon with a missile drop kick! Waylon rolls into the middle of the ring onto his back as LeCavalier makes the cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Thr- Kickout by Creek!

Knots: “Waylon is in trouble!”

Sharper: “What a dropkick! And now we’ve lost our guest. Which is a development Ryan LeCavalier needs to keep her eye on.”

Ryan continues to shake off the offense and motions for Creek to get up. When he does, Ryan keeps her distance with a kick to Creek’s side. Creek pulls away, then comes forward with a stomp of his own. Ryan doubles over. Creek now has her in pumphandle position, lifts her up, and attempts the top rope pump handle flatliner, but Ryan unravels out of it, falls forward, trapping Creek’s arm, and locks in the crossface as the crowd roars!

Knots: “Save him, William!”

Sharper: “BODY/PRISON by Ryan! BODY/PRISON on tight, and Creek has nowhere to go!”

Creek fights against himself as the ref asks him if he’s going to tap. His face is twisted into anguish as Ryan leverages the arm hard. Creek inches forward.

Sharper: “He’s got a long way to go to those ropes! He’s going to have to tap out!”

Creek yells out in pain as William leans forward, holding out his hands to calm his client. It has minimal effect initially, but finally, Waylon looks and starts to heed the call to breathe. He inches a little closer.

Knots: “Sharper! He can’t take much more!”

Sharper: “Ryan LeCavalier has the Television Title right in her fingertips! She can feel it!”

Ryan’s face is intense as she continues to apply pressure! The crowd roars as Waylon inches closer! William leans on the bottom rope! He’s almost there, reaching out, but his hand comes up!

Knots: “Creek is going to tap out! He has to!”

Creek inches closer. His hand is ready! William leans on the bottom rope, yelling for his client to reach out! He looks like he might tap, but then, he reaches out, and his finger tips make the ropes. The ref forces the break. The crowd erupts into boos.

Ref: 1!
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4!

Ryan reluctantly releases the hold as Creek rolls off, wincing.

Sharper: “Jonathan, if I didn’t know any better, I’d say William Heaven leaned on that bottom rope enough that Waylon Creek could make it there before he tapped out.”

Knots: “Look at the referee looking at him, Sharper! He thinks the same thing.”

Heaven puts his hands up as the referee issues some admonishment. Creek gets into the corner and takes a moment to collect himself. Ryan takes note after a brief exchange with Heaven and goes right back on the offensive. She blasts him with some elbows and picks him up, again immediately trying to work the arm to drag him to the ground! The crowd roars, but Creek is able to push out of it. Ryan with a boot to the stomach. She hooks both Creek’s arms into a double under hook, but he twists out of it, bounds off the ropes, and drills Ryan with a stiff spear! The crowd oh’s as Creek rises to his feet. He lifts Ryan up, hooks her in the vertical suplex position, hoists her up, and plants her with the screwdriver! Far leg is hooked by Creek.

Ref: 1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds as “Mountain Banjo” begins to play. Creek stands over Ryan, staring straight down, then looking out at Heaven before glancing back down at Ryan, stretching his neck.

Phillips: “Your winner, and STILL Television Champion, Waylon Creek.”

Knots: “All it took was one, Sharper.”

Sharper: “Ryan LeCavalier arguably dominated this title bout. She had Waylon’s number. In the end, and maybe with a little controversy, Waylon Creek was able to pick his spots and come out on top.”

The referee hands Waylon his Title belt as he looks down at LeCavalier. Heaven gets into the ring and steps in between the referee and Waylon, giving him a look before proudly raising Waylon’s arm. They exit the ring as Ryan begins to stir. Waylon continues to glance back at the ring as he exits up the ramp with Legion and William.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see CHBK talking to William Heaven in the hallways backstage.

CHBK: “William, what can I do for you-“

Heaven: “Oh, it’s not what you can do for me, but this company. And well…I notice that you made a match earlier-“

CHBK: “If it’s about the Chamber with Blake and James-“

Heaven: “It’s not. Blake beat me in reaching you. Waylon would have been a better choice. But then again, you’d have to deal with your top stars quickly proven to be a tier below. Smart business. I understand-“

CHBK rolls his eyes slightly.

Heaven: “I’m talking about a different match…Leroy was the former champion and while he and I are having some tough negotiations thanks to the actions of Blake…there should be no reason his rematch shouldn’t be property of the Fall of Man.”

CHBK: “And so you want Waylon Creek there-“

Heaven: “Not at all. Kimberly Williams can watch from afar as her unheroic activities continue to have consequences. I’m talking someone else who…may thrive in the Underground.”

CHBK: “You want Billy in there.”

Heaven: “Why not?”

CHBK: “I can come up with several reasons.”

Heaven: “And I can refute all of them. He’s a Trios Tournament winner. He fought against the odds. In the Chamber…with weapons…maybe he’ll come out of his shell.”

CHBK: “What shell?”

Heaven: “The shell of stupidity and immaturity. Worst case, the world can see him get a wrestling lesson…or Underground lesson. I’m sure David Striker will have an aneurysm as he declares what is or isn’t representative of his brand of violence. Kim can ignore him. I don’t care…”

CHBK doesn’t respond at first.

Heaven: “It’s an easy sell. And if he screws up, I’ll deal with him.”

CHBK: “And if he succeeds, you see how some are judging YUSA for her attitude and being in the Shining Maidens.”

Heaven: “Billy can handle it.”

CHBK: “Fine…consider him in. So…is there where now Waylon is next? Because there are no more spots available in that match.”

Heaven: “No…just give him a challenge. The man is your future. Start treating him as it.”

Heaven goes to walk off but stops and looks back.

Heaven: “And don’t waste his time. He has another Kim…and you’ll have a bloodbath on your hands.”

Heaven walks off as CHBK watches him leave, only for Dr. James Marsh-Asher to come into the scene, holding his phone.

Marsh-Asher: “Alex….we have a problem.”

Marsh-Asher brings the phone to his ear.

Marsh-Asher: “Deanna! You need to be calm-“

Marsh-Asher winces, as Deanna’s voice can be heard.

Marsh-Asher: “I’m with Alex…can I-“

CHBK: “Just do it. Is there not something about if someone is in danger?”

Marsh-Asher puts the phone on speakerphone. Deanna Frost’s voice is heard.

Deanna: “-how did he find me? The windows in the kitchen are blown out! I….I….”

Marsh-Asher: “Deanna, remain calm. Only I and SCW’s HR knows that information so we can reach you while you recover.”

CHBK: “Deanna, I’m here too. What is going on-“

Deanna: “Enigma….he’s here. I can….he’s destroying windows and…oh God…fire…there are flames! He’s….”

Deanna can be heard breathing heavier on the other side of the phone. CHBK pulls out his phone, dialling a number.

Marsh-Asher: “Flames where?”

Deanna: “The car…the front yard. The shrubs…Enigma found me. I need to go. I can’t sleep here…I can’t…Jessica. He has to know. He has to-“

Marsh-Asher: “We’re looking into that.”

CHBK: “Yes, Kentucky state patrol. I’m Alex Desoubrais for Supreme Championship Wrestling. I need to order a wellness check on a member of our roster.”

CHBK motions to Marsh-Asher before walking off.

Marsh-Asher: “Stay on the line. We’re having people go to you-“

Deanna: “No! I have to keep him here! I can handle this….I….”

The scene cuts to the ring.

Sharper: “Deanna Frost is losing it-“

Knots: “Did Enigma find her? That’s what it sounds like.”

Sharper: “But why wait this long? Why-“

Knots: “You try to make sense of it. Will he give it up or doesn’t she have that stone…”

Sharper: “The Stone of Vail or something…but…Deanna felt it had power.”

Light in the Darkness vs. Hollywood

A rush of paparazzi rush down either side of the ramp as a red carpet is rolled out. The sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Hollywood Tonight” begins to play as Chris and Ryan Hollywood come out from the back, prompting a shamelessly stolen trope of flashes from the cameras as they stand atop the ramp.

Phillips: “The following non-title tag team match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, they are Chris and Ryan… Hollywood!”

They respond to pose instructions from the photographers as they move towards the ring. Once in the ring, they pose in the middle of the ring, back to back, as their music fades.

Sharper: “I’ll admit that I’m still having a hard time trying to make out anything regarding these two.”

Knots: “The downside of not getting with the times and keeping up with what’s trending these days, Adam.”

Sharper: “One thing I do know is that Hollywood have not endeared themselves too well to the locker room, especially most of the tag division.”

Knots: “Hopefully they’re willing to actually take this match seriously, because they’re about to face off with SCW’s leading ladies of tag team wrestling!”

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Blythe standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. The SCW World Tag Team Championships can be seen around their waists. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the center plates of the title belts meeting and the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness. When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy.

Phillips: “And their opponents, the SCW World Tag Team Champions; Amelia Blythe and La Pequeña Luz… The Light In The Darkness!”

As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the LED screens with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually. Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. As they move to meet in the center of the ring, however, their usual entrance routine is interrupted as Hollywood approach them, offering their hands like they want a chance to cut in and share a dance with Amelia and Luz. The couple briefly exchange glances as the lights return to normal and their music fades out before shaking their heads and just moving back to their corner, unclipping their titles and shedding their robes. Ryan just shakes his head before cutting off Phillips as he’s exiting the ring, asking for the microphone which he’s reluctantly given.

Ryan: “Give it up for the Spotlight Sorority!”

This earns a mixed reaction as some fans cheer for Amelia and Luz, though some also boo in response to Ryan getting their team name wrong.

Ryan: “So, ladies, the world deserves some answers… how does it feel knowing that two lovely ladies such as yourselves are about to square up against the tag team champions of the whole entire world?”

The fans boo this as Amelia slowly pulls off her mask, her and Luz both wearing very unamused expressions.

Sharper: “These two are aware that they’re talking to the SCW World Tag Team Champions, right?”

Knots: “Maybe he’s just trying to get into their heads?”

Ryan: “Look, we know it must be intimidating having to share the ring with studs like us, but we can make it all up to you afterwards…”

Chris: “Nah Ryan, we should be more respectful. Haven’t you heard the news? These two are engaged!”

The fans can’t help but cheer for this reminder, and while Amelia and Luz smile briefly at the reaction, they still stare down Hollywood warily.

Ryan: “You’re right! Good thinking Chris! We need to offer them the VIP treatment that will put any bachelorette party ever held here in Ohana to shame!”

This earns Ryan a loud chorus of boos.

Knots: “Oh boy…”

Chris: “What do you say, ladies?”

Ryan and Chris slowly close in, grinning like they’re the smoothest players in the game. Amelia and Luz look at one another and sigh before popping them with stereo european uppercuts! Hollywood stagger back in surprise as Luz hops up to the top turnbuckle before Amelia launches her at them with the Spicy Toss! The fans are on their feet as Luz gets up and nudges Ryan out of the ring with her foot before stepping out onto the apron, allowing referee Steve Hollinsworth to signal for the bell and officially get this thing underway.

Sharper: “I mentioned not too long ago that Hollywood haven’t endeared themselves to the locker room, and that was a perfect example of why!”

Knots: “I’ve joked many times about The Light In The Darkness maybe being too nice for this business, but there’s no denying they take this seriously and aren’t here to play games or hear Chris and Ryan out on whatever they’re offering!”

Chris gets back to his feet and turns around right into a european uppercut from Amelia that sends him stumbling back towards the ropes. She moves in, looking to potentially irish whip him, but Chris begs for Hollinsworth to keep her back.

Chris: “I’m in the ropes! Cut! Time out!”

Hollinsworth gets between the two as Amelia does back up, letting Chris step away from the ropes. Instead of doing so, however, he turns to the cameraman, trying to direct him into a “better angle” to catch the action as the fans boo. Amelia turns to look at Luz, who’s positioned herself in their corner, as they both look confused and annoyed by this. Chris finally gives the cameraman a thumbs up once he’s in the right position… and then tries to catch Amelia off-guard with a clothesline! She ducks it, however, and takes him down with a drop toe hold before floating over into an armbar. Chris is immediately screaming in refusal and shaking his head before Hollinsworth even asks him anything as Amelia uses the armbar to start doing some joint manipulation, bending Chris’s fingers back as he cries out in agony. She reaches out and Luz tags in, taking a few steps over on the apron and slingshotting herself over the top rope, flipping into a hilo across Chris’s back as Amelia releases his arm and moves out of the way!

Sharper: “Beautiful hilo as Luz enters this match and one thing that’s always defined The Light In The Darkness, Jon, is how fluidly their styles mesh together.”

Knots: “Amelia takes them to the ground, Luz takes to the sky, and it leaves nowhere safe if you’re in the ring with them!”

Luz pulls Chris to his feet and irish whips him into the ropes, but he manages to hook the top rope and stop himself before bailing from the ring. He holds up a hand, telling Luz to “hang on a moment” before he heads back over to the cameraman, with Ryan now backing him up.

Chris: “Look, we get it, you’re probably new, but you’re getting the angles all wrong man.”

Ryan starts trying to forcibly move the cameraman as Chris directs him. In the ring, Luz just throws her arms up as the fans are booing the lull in action again. Deciding Hollywood have wasted enough time, Luz runs off the ropes, the cameraman realizing what’s about to happen and quickly moving out of the way. Chris and Ryan start to complain, but they don’t get very far before Luz wipes them out with a suicide senton! That gets the fans on their feet as Luz grabs Chris and throws him back into the ring, ascending to the top turnbuckle before diving off onto him with the Vuelo Encantado! She goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Ryan dives into the ring to break up the count! He pulls Luz over to the ropes and starts choking her over the middle rope with his knee as he tries to pull off her mask!

Ryan: “We were trying to be nice! Offer you a good time! But maybe we need to get a close-up so you can stop hiding that beautiful face, girl!”

Luz tries to shove him off, but Ryan uses his size to his advantage as he tries to pull the mask off. Amelia, having none of this, runs along the apron and catches him with a stiff european uppercut! Ryan staggers back as Amelia checks on Luz and helps her straighten out her mask, only for Ryan to charge in and knock Amelia off the apron with a big boot!

Sharper: “Say what you want about Hollywood’s antics, but Ryan’s size advantage is quickly becoming a factor.”

Knots: “The Light In The Darkness are fighters, don’t get me wrong, but Ryan’s a full head taller than both of them!”

Ryan pulls Luz up and irish whips her into the ropes before taking her down with a drop toe hold, followed immediately by Chris running in with a dropkick to the side of her head! Hollinsworth finally succeeds in getting Ryan to leave the ring before Chris goes for a cover.

1!

2!

Luz kicks out! Chris looks up and complains to Hollinsworth about “missing his cue” to count the three, but Hollinsworth doesn’t budge on his two count. Chris just rolls his eyes before pulling Luz up and irish whipping her into the Hollywood corner, following her in with a huge flying forearm smash! He leans in to the nearby camera with a wink.

Chris: “Anything she can do, I can do too!”

Chris then tags Ryan in and the two of them hurl Luz out of the corner with a double hip toss! They take a moment to pose as the fans boo them before Chris steps out onto the apron. Ryan pulls Luz up and hoists her up over his shoulder, taking a moment to walk around the ring with her as he shows off before going for a running powerslam, but Luz kicks her legs and slides behind him! Ryan realizes this and turns around, swinging at Luz for a clothesline that she rolls underneath before diving and tagging in Amelia! The fans are roaring as Amelia steps through the ropes and catches another attempted big boot from Ryan before taking him down with a dragon screw! She stomps on his midsection to get him to sit up as she motions to Luz, the two of them running past Ryan and bouncing off opposite ropes. While Amelia manages to connect with her running european uppercut to the back of Ryan’s head, the other half of the Frozen Gauntlet is thwarted as Luz is tripped up by Chris, faceplanting into the mat before he drags her out of the ring! He quickly slides in as Amelia rises and realizes what’s happened, and Chris catches her with a beautiful dropkick!

Knots: “I think Hollywood’s taking this seriously now!”

Sharper: “A gorgeous dropkick from Chris, proving that these two may be more than they’re always letting on, and they might have the champions in a bad spot right now!”

Amelia rolls to her team’s corner and slowly uses the turnbuckles to pull herself back to her feet as Chris helps Ryan back up. Hollinsworth demands that he leave the ring, but Hollywood just wave him off before Chris whispers something into Ryan’s ear that has him eagerly nodding before he turns to call over to Amelia.

Ryan: “We’ve got a wedding present for you!”

With that, Ryan lifts Chris up into a back suplex position, the fans immediately booing at what they’re intentions are. As Ryan moves to throw Chris into the Full Facial on Amelia, however, Luz slides back into the ring behind them and she and Amelia charge the two, surprising Ryan with the Wisteria Waltz and causing him to drop Chris into a high-angle back suplex in the process! Chris rolls away, holding his head and neck as Amelia rolls Ryan over and covers him while Luz counts along with the fans.

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings as “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks hits again, the fans cheering as Amelia gets back to her feet while Luz moves to their corner. Amelia looks down at Ryan, clearly annoyed, but Luz brightens the mood with a quick peck on her lips before handing over her title belt.

Phillips: “Here are your winners… The Light In The-”

Luz and Amelia are raising the SCW World Tag Team Championship belts high as Phillips makes the announcement, but he’s cut off as their music is interrupted by “Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)” by Rob Zombie! The cheers from the Ottawa fans immediately start to turn to boos as Luz and Amelia look towards the stage to see the Shinigami Foundation walk out, with Jamison Frost happily leading Wil Pierce and Alex Belmont down to the ring.

Sharper: “The Light In The Darkness adding to their already incredible momentum with another win, but the Shinigami Foundation are out here now and heading to the ring!”

Knots: “We know they’ve had issues with Hollywood, but they also bluntly challenged the champions last week and made it clear they want the division to run through them from now on!”

Pierce and Belmont pull themselves up onto the apron before stepping into the ring as Frost hangs back, instead slowly moving around the ring out on the floor. They approach Luz and Amelia, who continue to hold their titles high as the two teams stare each other down. The fans are buzzing at this as the Shinigami Foundation eye the champions and their titles before their attention slowly turns to Hollywood in the corner trying to collect themselves. Pierce and Belmont slowly begin to circle around Luz and Amelia before turning and rushing Hollywood, clubbing and stomping away at them in the corner! The fans give a mixed reaction to this as the Shinigami Foundation hammer away on Hollywood, but it starts leaning more towards cheers as The Light In The Darkness drop their titles and move in to pull Pierce and Belmont away! The Shinigami Foundation look surprised by this, with Belmont getting a little heated about the champions stopping their assault, but before anything comes of it, the fans are booing again as the European Fiery Nation rush the ring, picking up where the Shinigami Foundation left off in beating down Hollywood!

Sharper: “The European Fiery Nation! Dakon and Ludvig are out here now to get a piece of Hollywood!”

Knots: “Guess the tag division isn’t safe from being dragged into the wild west of SCW after all!”

The Shinigami Foundation shove The Light In The Darkness to the mat before turning and attacking the European Fiery Nation, leading to the two teams brawling now! The fans are roaring for this as Pierce and Belmont trade blows with Dakon and Ludvig. Luz and Amelia pull themselves back to their feet, but before they can move in to try and stop this, the fans roar even more as NEMO and SAWA rush the ring, sliding in and throwing themselves into the pile as they start clubbing at all four men. Officials begin to rush the ring and The Light In The Darkness join them in trying to separate everyone and restore order.

Sharper: “The Shining Maidens out here now and everything’s breaking down!”

Knots: “There’s been a storm brewing for a long time now and there are so many issues between all of these teams!”

Sharper: “And The Light In The Darkness, just like they did months ago, trying to help quell the chaos and restore order!”

After a moment, it looks like the teams are finally being pulled apart as we see Hollywood manage to pull themselves out of the ring amidst the chaos. Frost yells into the ring to point this out and the Shinigami Foundation manage to break away and exit the ring, attacking them before they can escape through the crowd! They throw Ryan into the barricade before grabbing Chris, setting him up for the Disasterpiece as Belmont hops onto the apron to perform it, only for NEMO to wade through the crowd of officials in the ring and dropkick him in the back, sending him off the apron and into the barricade! Pierce just slams Chris to the mat before grabbing NEMO’s foot and trying to pull her out of the ring, only for Ludvig to blindside him before he and Dakon plant him into the ringside mats with the European United Drop! NEMO and SAWA begin to run towards the ropes, perhaps intending for stereo suicide dives, but The Light In The Darkness step into the way and beg for them to stop. The Shining Maidens try to move past them, but Luz and Amelia aren’t budging as officials clamber out of the ring to try and once again restore order.

Sharper: “Hollywood’s down on the floor, as is the Shinigami Foundation. Officials trying to get the European Fiery Nation out of here, and in the middle of the ring, the Shining Maidens and The Light In The Darkness now staring each other down!”

Knots: “Every team but the champions may have issues with each other, but make no mistake: those titles are definitely what all of them are after!”

NEMO and SAWA look like they might be backing down, though they do turn their attention to the World Tag Team Championships that are laying off to the side. As the fans buzz with anticipation, Dakon and Ludvig have managed to shove the officials away enough to retrieve a pair of steel chairs from under the ring, sliding back in and blasting Luz and Amelia across their backs with them! The champions drop to the mat before the Shining Maidens immediately begin throwing forearms at the European Fiery Nation, forcing them to drop the chairs. NEMO manages to knock Ludvig to the mat as SAWA goes to irish whip Dakon into the ropes, only for him to reverse it. SAWA spins through, however, and she and NEMO take him down with the Funky Monkey! They start to get back up, but Belmont trips NEMO and pulls her out to the floor before leveling her with the Deathwing Lariat! SAWA looks shocked as she yells at Belmont, not seeing Pierce slide into the ring behind her as he pumps his arm. Belmont points behind her and she turns around only to be drilled by the Demon Soul Lariat! Belmont slides into the ring as Frost directs traffic from the floor, leading to Belmont positioning one of the chairs left in the ring as Pierce pulls SAWA into position and lifts her into a piledriver, the Shinigami Foundation executing the Butcher’s Hook onto the chair!

Sharper: “Butcher’s Hook onto the chair! My God!”

Knots: “And it’s the Shinigami Foundation standing tall amidst the chaos!”

The fans are booing as Belmont moves to grab the World Tag Title belts while Pierce leans on the ropes to talk with Frost. Just as Belmont grabs the belts, however, he’s suddenly wiped out by the Wisteria Waltz! The fans are roaring as Pierce turns to see his partner taken down and being nudged out of the ring by The Light In The Darkness. He roars and charges at them, but the couple manage to back body drop him over the top rope and out to the floor together! They both drop to their knees, still feeling the effects of the stiff chair shots their backs took as Pierce gets back to his feet and helps Belmont up, the two of them ready to charge the ring again, only for the European Fiery Nation to blindside them! The two teams resume their brawl up the ramp as Frost races after them, officials still trying to separate all four men as they keep trading blows. As the camera pans around, we catch Hollywood stumbling through the crowd before focusing back on the ring, where NEMO has slid back in and is checking on SAWA with some of the remaining officials. NEMO tries to help SAWA stand, but she almost immediately stumbles and collapses into her as officials tell her to take it easy.

Sharper: “Hollywood managing to get away as officials are still trying to separate the Nation and the Foundation up on the rampway. SAWA, meanwhile…”

Knots: “She got punted in the head before getting dropped on it by the Shinigami Foundation. Add in that chair and… there was a reason the piledriver was banned for so long in SCW.”

Sharper: “Could be a stinger, could be a concussion based on how unstable she is on her feet. Either way, it’s bad news for the Shining Maidens coming out of this chaos.”

Knots: “Certainly not the night The Light In The Darkness probably wanted, that’s for sure!”

As NEMO and officials gently help a very unsteady SAWA out of the ring, we see Luz and Amelia slowly trying to pull themselves back to their feet, wincing still from the chair shots they took as they survey the chaos around them with dismay.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see La Pequena Luz and Amelia Blythe in the ring. They hold their World Tag Team Championship belts in their hands as Amelia looks around, microphone in her hand. La Pequena Luz walks over to Blythe. She says something to her.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown here in live, in Ottawa. Amelia Blythe and La Pequena Luz still in the ring. Amelia has a microphone.”

Knots: “We just had a whole battle play out here before the break.”

Blythe then steps forward and looks around.

Blythe: “Anyone who knows us, knows we don’t run…”

The crowd roars.

Blythe: “And we take every match as something that deserves our utmost attention.”

Blythe walks around the ring.

Blythe: “Whether it is a team like Twisted & Sadistic….to Dark Fantasy….to Hollywood…”

Blythe stops.

Blythe: “Looks like people are making their plays, aren’t they Luz.”

Luz nods.

Blythe: “Shinigami Foundation…you called us out last week. We had hoped to finish our business tonight before talking about you, but you decided that you needed to act. And all of the baggage came with you. Shining Maidens, European Fiery Nation….”

Luz walks over and says something. Blythe nods.

Blythe: “Your running down Hollywood. So they’re two young kids that maybe don’t appreciate what we do out here, but they just brought a fight to us, and well, if they want success, then they can work. If not, then so be it.”

Blythe looks around and shakes her head.

Blythe: “We heard your rant last week. That you need these titles because YOU feel that there are too many teams that insult this sport. You come in here claiming you’ll police it, that’s why you need to hold the titles. You’ll rule the Tag Division like a dictatorship, using force to eliminate the groups that you don’t feel belong. You don’t feel respect this sport. Well, I’m sick and tired of hearing people telling the world who can belong and who can’t!”

Blythe looks at Luz.

Blythe: “Luz and I…we’ve heard it all in our careers. I heard it coming from a family that claimed wrestling was in its blood, and yet, I stand here a product of my own fight to get here. As a LGBT+ wrestler…about to marry the love of my life…a woman who also is a second generation star, and she heard in her career, people laugh, snicker, because she proudly wears her heritage, competes using lucha-libre, and she stands tall…someone I look up to every week.”

The crowd applauds. Blythe looks around.

Blythe: “We’ve been told we don’t belong simply because of who we are. And we’re not going to let some group that has come in and says THEY decide what wrestling is. If the Shining Maidens want to fight for justice and EXPLOSION….if Hollywood want to make headways in this sport while growing their Instagram followers…if European Fiery Nation want to fight in hardcore wars every night….and ultimately, if you, Shinigami Foundation want to be self-righteous assholes….”

Blythe looks at the camera.

Blythe: “There is a place for it, but it’s not going to be at the top of the mountain. That’s where we stand. And we had our wars with teams that threw everything into this ring. We dealt with the politics, the mindgames, and the talent, and Shinigami…that’s what matters…The TALENT. Can you go? And what we saw before the break…we saw a group that doesn’t stand for anything in professional wrestling except their own self-aggrandizement by any means necessary!”

Blythe then leans on the ropes as Luz nods and the crowd roars.

Blythe: “So…we don’t need another skirmish. You want these titles, come after them in the ring. Looks like Dangerous Minds are looking elsewhere, and Luz, you’ve said you’re willing to wait for Deanna.”

Luz nods.

Blythe: “Then…we’ve got a free night. You want to prove you’re the standard around here, you think your way is what’s best…then CHBK…if you’ll sign off on it…You name the teams, give us a spot, Shinigami a spot, and we see who walks out of the Chamber as World Tag Team Champions!”

Blythe brings the microphone down. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Amelia Blythe, La Pequena Luz…Light in the Darkness throwing down the gauntlet. They want Shinigami. They want the tag division in the Chamber at Under Attack!”

Knots: “Why would you willingly want to go in there?”

Sharper: “That would make it three Chamber matches at Under Attack!”

Knots: “CHBK! Say no. Say no! Just give Shinigami Foundation the shot.”

Sharper: “That may just lead to interference. We just saw-“

Knots: “Ban everyone!”

Sharper: “That’s going to be up to CHBK!”

Blythe hands off the microphone and turns and steps through the ropes. Luz follows and the two throw their titles over their shoulders and starts to head to the back.

Backstage, CHBK talks with Marsh-Asher as Lucas Knight walks over, bringing his phone down from his face.

Knight: “Cops arrived. They’ve checked on her.”

Marsh-Asher: “And?”

Knight: “She’s not okay. She was hysterical. One of the officers is staying with her.”

Marsh-Asher: “They won’t have a clue. How the hell did anyone find her?”

CHBK: “I don’t know, but I’m going to find out…was the scene as-“

Knight: “She’s not delusional. Someone was setting fire to things. It…”

Marsh-Asher: “I’m going to fly out there to see if we can figure more out.”

CHBK: “Yeah…-“

Selena Frost then storms into the scene.

Selena: “What the hell happened? WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?”

CHBK: “Officers are with her. She’s save, for now-“

Selena: “How did someone find out where she is? This Enigma? He’s suspended and doing this shit?!”

CHBK: “We’re dealing with it, Selena. I don’t know how this information got out. Only a handful of people knew.”

Selena: “Yeah, just like those who promoted me last year. Crack staff here-“

CHBK: “We’ll look into it.”

Marsh-Asher: “I’m heading out-“

Selena: “No! Stay away. Clearly you’ve done enough.”

CHBK: “Selena…she needs proper help-“

Selena: “And she’ll get it…just not from you.”

Selena turns and storms off. Marsh-Asher looks at CHBK.

Marsh-Asher: “So-“

CHBK: “Go. Deanna’s the roster member we’re concerned about5.”

Knight: “I’ll help make arrangements.”

Marsh-Asher walks off with Knight as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

CHBK sighs as he looks at his phone and tosses it onto his desk. He then hears a knock at his door. We see Chris Dumont standing there. CHBK turns.

CHBK: “Oh Chris…look, I-“

Dumont: “I get what you offered Striker that. He…he’s trying to take on a lot.”

CHBK: “Just means the tag shot for you will come a bit later.”

Dumont: “Actually…”

Dumont looks down, a small smirk coming over him.”

Dumont: “Put me in anyways. Alone.”

CHBK: “You want to enter the tag chamber alone?”

Dumont: “Yeah I do. Earned the shot, right? Striker has his war. I’ll take mine.”

CHBK: “That’s not going to give you a fair fight-“

Dumont: “But it’ll give me a fight. And one I’ll take on as best as I can. So…”

CHBK: “I’ll think about it.”

Dumont: “Thank you.”

Dumont bows slightly and walks off as we cut away.

Rayne Young vs. Sean Michael Prime

As the arena lights dim, a hushed anticipation falls over the crowd. The haunting notes of Metallica's "Turn the Page" resonate through the speakers, setting the stage for the arrival of Sean Michael Prime. Slowly emerging from the shadows. Sean stands at the top of the ramp with a determined gaze. He walks with purpose down the entrance ramp, his worn silhouette illuminated by a lone spotlight.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, making his way to the ring, from Salem, Massachusetts, Sean Michael Prime!”

With every step, SMP absorbs the energy of the arena, his long hair flowing in rhythm with the haunting melody. As the chorus kicks in, the crowd begins to stir, caught between the raw emotion of the song and the enigmatic presence of Sean as he slowly approaches the ring. Sean climbs into the ring, casting a stoic gaze across the audience. The metallic strains of "Turn the Page" amplify the intensity of the moment. Sean starts pacing around the ring waiting for the start of the match

Sharper: “Sean Michael Prime, we heard earlier, ticked off about how he wasn’t booked in his home state last week.”

Knots: “You can say what you want. I don’t know if this is the week to call out SCW and say you’re going to take out your frustrations on your opponent. You’ve got Rayne Young, Prime. You may be walking into a snake pit.”

“Rayne Young wants to cut his head bald, then you want to cut your head bald.”

“If Rayne Young wore a bandana, you wanna wear a bandana.”

“If Rayne Young puts a cross on his back, you wanna put crosses on your back.”

“You ain’t Rayne Young, this is Rayne Young.”

The lights dim, before pyro's explode from the stage and out from behind the curtain comes, Rayne Young.

"Oh

(Legendary)

Oh

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh

Oh

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh"

Opening his eyes, Rayne smirks before sauntering down the ramp lapping up the atmosphere he's created amongst the fans.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Miami, Florida, he is ‘Cobra’ Rayne Young!”

I've been a man of brutal means

Dealing out my business, it’s so obscene

I'm not crossed, just recognised

As the son of a bitch that put it right between your eyes

An unexploded ordinance

Variate the deviance

A Glasgow kiss or a Molotov

I'm about to blow it all up

Stepping up onto the apron, he pauses to look out to the SCW crowd, smirking.

Countless, broken by the horror

A hero's end is still the end

My kind won't be seen again

Let the right one in

You gotta go with the devil you know

It's a goddamn sin

You gotta go with the devil you know

I'm ready, ready to begin (You bastard)

So let the right one in

You gotta go with the devil that you know

Entering the ring, he mouths to the fans "I'M LEGENDARY" before climbing the turnbuckle, raising his arms as he looks into the crowd. Prime watches him, clearly keeping himself in the zone.

Sharper: “Rayne Young was impressive in his debut two weeks ago. He’s already made a lot of people nervous. Any time you have an established veteran with a track record, and his track record is impressive, entering a new locker room…”

Knots: “Not just that. I’m sure some people are going to be looking to knock him off at the knees. Welcome to SCW. Prime maybe thinking that. I just don’t know if he can do it!”

The bell sounds. Prime runs at Rayne and nails him with a hard right. He nails him again and again and again. The crowd roars seeing the fire from SMP. Rayne covers up as Prime gets him into the corner and then drives his shoulder into the ribs of Rayne Young once and then again and again. He steps back and whips Rayne across the ring. Rayne hits the opposite corner. SMP runs after and Rayne runs out and drills him with a clothesline. Rayne then walks around the ring as SMP rolls over, holding his jaw. He gets up and grits his teeth and lunges at Rayne who ducks a hard right and then turns and grabs Prime’s arm and wrenches it before pulling him into a shoulder strike. Prime hits the mat. Rayne holds onto his arm and pulls him back up and pulls him into his shoulder again. Prime hits the mat again and Rayne drags him up and turns and whips him into the ropes. Prime bounces off and Rayne hits a dropkick. Prime hits the mat.

Sharper: “Big drop kick after the strikes to the shoulder.”

Knots: “Well SMP. Still think this is best?”

Rayne crawls over and goes for the lateral press.

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Prime kicks out. He rolls over and moves to the corner as Rayne heads over and nails him with a hard right. He cracks him with another shot again and then whips Prime across the ring. Prime hits the corner and Rayne runs after and Prime gets a boot up. Rayne turns and smirks a bit, but then turns around as Prime tackles him down. He nails Rayne with a couple of hard right hands before then moving into a side headlock. He almost starts to choke Rayne as the official watches and counts.

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Prime lets go and snaps at the official. The official warns him for a choke. Prime snaps back at him before turning around to Rayne who catches him and hits a bridging northern lights suplex.

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Prime kicks out. Prime rolls over and moves to the ropes.

Sharper: “Sean Michael Prime maybe getting too aggressive.”

Knots: “I mean not a bad strategy. Rayne Young can’t counter if he’s unconscious from a choke.”

Sharper: “It would be a DQ, Jon.”

Knots: “Then be subtle about it!”

Rayne Young heads over to SMP and kicks him in the ribs. He whips him across the ring. Prime bounces off and Rayne ducks a clothesline, catching him and hitting a snap German suplex. The crowd ohs as SMP rolls through to his knees an falls forward. He slowly pulls himself up and Rayne gets up and runs into the ropes, showing little hesitation and hitting a shining wizard. The crowd ohs. Rayne goes for the pin.

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SMP gets his shoulder up. Rayne then grabs him and pulls him up. He then runs him over to the corner, driving him face first into the nearby turnbuckle. SMP looks up and Rayne grabs him and nails him with a couple of hard rights to the jaw. The official starts their count, but Rayne Young pulls out Sean Michael Prime and then scooping him up onto his shoulder and hitting a running powerslam. He goes for the pin.

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SMP kicks out. Rayne Young moves into a reverse chinlock.

Sharper: “Rayne Young planting him again. This time the powerslam. Only two.”

Knots: “And he’s choking him!”

Sharper: “That’s a reverse chinlock. Different from what SMP was trying.”

Prime reaches out as Rayne pulls back. Rayne looks around as SMP slowly gets his knees under him and gets his knees under him. Rayne however lets go and elbows SMP in the back of the head. He elbows him again and then whips him into the ropes. SMP bounces off and Rayne scoops him up on the rebound. He then sets up for the Distortion. SMP however kicks his legs and slides back. Rayne spins around and Prime hits the ropes, bouncing off and hitting the Prime Example. The crowd ohs. Prime dives onto Rayne and hooks the leg.

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Rayne Young kicks out. The crowd ohs. Prime looks up and then grabs Rayne Young. He slowly pulls him up to his feet and then drills him with a palm strike to the jaw and then one to the head. Rayne falls back to the corner. SMP hoists him up and places him on the top rope. He moves Young’s legs around the top ropes and then nails him with a hard right and then another. He climbs up to the middle rope and then goes to lift Rayne up onto his shoulders.

Sharper: “SMP has Young on the top rope.”

Knots: “The hell is he doing?”

Sharper: “Maybe thinking a top rope Fatal Dose?”

Knots: “Why? You’re overthinking it, Sean. Just stay on target.”

Rayne however elbows Prime in the shoulder and neck once and then again and again before then pushing him off. Prime falls back. Rayne then steps up to the top rope. He looks at Prime before diving off with the Death from Above! Rayne hits and flips forward, holding his ribs. He then looks around before starting to get up. Prime rolls to his stomach from the impact. Rayne then grabs him and hoists him up onto his shoulders. The crowd roars as he looks around. He then spins him out and hits the End of Heartache. The crowd ohs. He reaches over and pulls back on Prime’s legs.

Sharper: “Driven into the mat! End of Heartache!”

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The bell sounds. Rayne lets go and rolls back. He then gets up as his music plays.

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

Sharper: “And with that, Rayne Young picks up another win and-“

We cut to ringside to see Wendell at ringside. Rayne Young turns, seeing him.

Knots: “It’s that Wendell guy.”

Sharper: “What does he have…”

Wendell then holds something up and throws it into the ring. Rayne Young turns and looks confused as we see him walk over. The camera gets a good shot showing it to be a smartphone.

Rayne: “You stole my phone?”

Wendell: “Come on! Tweet about it. Tell the world that you care more about fake support than what you did here.”

Rayne: “It’s called promotion!”

Wendell: “Do it!”

Rayne grabs the phone and looks at it. The crowd as Rayne then realizes something is up and turns, only for Dexter Grant to have slid into the ring. He runs at Raynes and hits the Clickbait. Rayne Young goes down. Grant staggers back and looks at Rayne before then turning to him.

Grant: “See Wendell…even veterans have deluded themselves!”

Grant then turns and exits to the floor.

Sharper: “Dexter Grant just levels Rayne Young!”

Knots: “Sounds like he was delivering a lesson to his second there, but I don’t know.”

Sharper: “Now, it makes sense who he was talking about last week!”

Knots: “Just poke the bear, why don’t you!”

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor moves onto Simon Lyman; Grant wasn’t happy and now goes for Rayne Young!”

Grant exits the ring, glances over at Rayne Young as he turns. Grant drops down to the floor and starts to head to the back. Wendell follows him as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we see Kirsten Scott seated backstage. Her nameplate comes up on the screen and she looks down for a moment before looking right up at the camera.

Kirsten: “To say things haven’t been going my way…that’s an understatement. Disrespected at times…held back because of who I am? I just dive head first. While CHBK can have his petty revenge, suspended Kandis for showing people what happens when the eff around…me facing Ace….no…I should’ve have even had to deal with that Scott Reed. But…do you think I’m going to just sit back? No…”

Kirsten smirks.

Kirsten: “Time for something a bit different. I’ve said for years how we need some new blood injected into things. I’ve said how I see a new future, a better future for SCW….but…well…”

Kirsten scoffs, even chuckling a bit.

Kirsten: “I don’t know if it deserves it. But that’s neither here nor there. I think SCW needs to find out what happens when they eff around. Not CHBK. He’s not worth it. But he will pay attention soon enough. Because well…I’m going hunting…and SCW is going to owe me…”

Jake Starr then comes into view, wearing hunting gear.

Starr: “I’m ready.”

Kirsten: “Me too…”

Starr: “Be careful what you’ve unleashed assholes!”

Kirsten then stands up and walks off as the crowd roars and the scene slowly fades out.

COMMERCIALS

“Paranoid” by Conquer Divide plays in the background as the Under Attack logo comes up on the screen. The crowd roars as we see a computer generated Chamber on the screen before showing the six individuals in the Underground Championship Chamber Match.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Alex Desoubrais, CHBK, he’s been busy.”

Knots: “Dealing with issues on all sides. But he’s been busy booking!”

Sharper: “Three Chamber matches booked. We talked about one earlier. But now two more confirmed and with all of the entrants involved. Take a look at this. First, with the Underground Title on the line…”

We see a still for David Striker vs. Kimberly Williams vs. Veronica Strader vs. Colleen McDonald vs. Billy Heaven Jr. vs. Brilliant Sun Princess YUSA.

Sharper: “Colleen McDonald added and this could be YUSA’s reckoning. She ran down the division. Called out those she said were undeserving. Well, thanks to the chaos, she will have to get through a number of people who have an issue with her.”

Knots: “Striker has his shot. Kim has hers. Colleen gets hers. Then add Strader who has gone after Striker, but then you have Billy Heaven Jr. The Fall of Man represented too.”

Sharper: “And each can bring a weapon to bring into the chamber. But that’s not all. We can confirm, the World Tag Team Championship will be on the line in a chamber match too.”

The Chamber structure appears on the screen again before we see a still of Hollywood vs. Shinigami Foundation vs. European Fiery Nation vs. Team Desire vs. Chris Dumont vs. Light in the Darkness.

Sharper: “Light in the Darkness wanted it.”

Knots: “Deanna Frost is no condition to defend her title.”

Sharper: “And LITD will face five other teams. And note in there…Chris Dumont. He specifically went to CHBK and asked if he could still fight, on his own. He was going to let Striker fight his war. He wasn’t going to sit on the sidelines.”

Knots: “But if that backfires…that the Dangerous Minds guaranteed title shot!”

Sharper: “And this could be another violent night. The Tag division has been as chaotic as the Underground. Double the number of people in that Chamber!”

The Under Attack logo comes across the screen.

An emergency siren begins to go off, as a black and grey WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT appears on the screen.

5
4
3-3-3-

Pyro goes off on the stage.

"ADRENALIZE ME"

The crowd roars as "Adrenalize" begins to play throughout the arena. Blue and green strobe lights begin spinning over the arena. The crowd cheers as Ace Marshall steps out on stage with Sophie James beside him. He raises his arms up at the top of the stage, before casually strolling down the ramp. Sophie throws back the hood she is wearing and makes a gesture pointing at Ace in front of a camera as if making a sell's pitch.

Sharper: “Ace Marshall meanwhile will be in action at Under Attack. Scott Reed demanded to face him.”

Knots: “Reed may be in over his head. He fell short against Selena Frost. He’s not even here in Ottawa. He didn’t even make the trip. Not here in the arena.”

Sharper: “Ace Marshall isn’t going to just take it easy because back in the day, they had some fun together.”

Knots: “Just remember what he did to Kennedy Stuart Smith.”

Sharper: “Stuart?”

Knots: “She hates it.”

Sharper: “Still having issues with the divorce.”

Knots: “We have a co-parenting agreement over the dining room candles.”

Ace Marshall walks over to the ring and hops onto the apron. He looks around and then steps into the ring. Sophie James walks around the ring and goes to the corner nearest Phillips, taking a microphone from him. She tells him she’ll give it back before running up the steel steps and then entering the ring. Ace looks around, peering out before Sophie walks over and hands him a microphone. She then says something to him before smacking him on the ass. Ace smirks and looks around before looking at the crowd. His music fades out.

Ace: “Sorry, Scott. Just realized that that’s something you won’t relate to. Then again, wasn’t that Imogen girl a freak? Whatever, heard you split. It happens. The issue is not to become a complete disappointing desperate sad sap of a man…”

Ace throws his arms up.

Ace: “Ah, damn it, Scott. You hit it hard didn’t you? And then you fired yourself right at the Head Bitch around here and you forgot that you need to warm up to that point. You can’t just go into Selena cold. That’s playing to her strengths. You gotta come in there and piss her off a bunch. Talk about how you hate Alaska, that her kids look like feet. Talk about how the SCW World Championship is even better when you [bleep] all over it and your sex buddy [bleep]. Then again, you wouldn’t know that either…Look, Scott, I’m trying. We’re friends….or buddies…acquaintances?”

Sophie offers a suggestion.

Ace: “Instant messaging buddies. Like two people on the internet. Or a cell phone. We know each other, but damn it…outside of your dick nearly blowing up because of some fun, I…You barely ring a bell.”

Ace shrugs.

Ace: “Could be the alcohol. Whatever…”

Ace sighs.

Ace: “Look, Scott…You’ve got me in your sights. You want to take me down. Pissed off because I was asked to come in and humble a former pornstar. Yeah, you kicked her ass. You want to get your ass-kicked again. I guess I’m the man for the job. Look, what the hell do I say here?”

Ace shrugs.

Ace: “I don’t hate you. I don’t really know you. I just see a sad, sad man. But I need the money. And wins mean money. Or something. I don’t know if I need the money. But I didn’t come back to face you Scott. Didn’t even to face the other Scott. I don’t even know what I’m back. Maybe I’ll figure it out. Maybe it’s to have some fun, but I don’t know if kicking a depressed puppy works.”

Ace shrugs.

Ace: “Whatever…I’m going to try and have fun. You, Scott, wherever you are. Chin up, sack up, and bring it.”

Ace walks over to the ropes.

Ace: “I’ll try to make entertaining. Damn it…I’m turning into Shilo. Kill me now….Well, Scott…could be worse!”

Ace throws the microphone up in the air behind him. Sophie catches it and then turns and throws it at Jason Phillips. Phillips drops it as Sophie throws her arms up. Ace Marshall then turns as exits the ring. The music plays again. Ace heads to the back as Sophie plays to the crowd a bit in the ring.

Sharper: “An odd speech from Ace Marshall.”

Knots: “He just doesn’t care. He’s trying to, but this is all on Scott Reed. He wants this.”

Sharper: “Ace may just be trying to get under his skin. Ace likes to do that.”

Knots: “I hate to say it, but that was almost tame from what to expect from him.”

Sharper: “It was for us, but for Scott, that had to cut right to the bone. Just repeatedly needling him.”

Ace Marshall reaches the stage and turns back to the ring. Sophie James drops down to the floor. She starts to jog up the rampway, before the crowd roars as we see Scott Reed, still in his coat, and jeans, running out from the back and tackling Ace down. Ace turns as Reed gets on top of him and nails him with a couple of hard rights.

Knots: “Thought he wasn’t here!”

Sharper: “He apparently was in Ottawa! Maybe arrived late?!”

Reed gets a few more shots in before Sophie runs over and shoves him back. Reed rolls back and gets up and snaps at Ace.

Reed: “You wanna overlook me! I’ll send you back to retirement you asshole!”

Reed looks at Ace as Ace winces and holds his lip, blood coming from it. Reed turns and storms to the back.

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. A still for Blake Mason vs. James Evans follows.

Sharper: “Folks, next – main event. James Evans faces Blake Mason here, live, on Breakdown!”

The scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

James Evans vs. Blake Mason

The lights go out. A few moments later, a white spotlight shines at the top of the ramp. In that spotlight we see a man wearing a robe that "Blake Mason Experience" embroidered in white. The lights to the rest of the arena come back on, the chorus to "The Night" by Disturbed echoes through the loud speaker. Blake Mason still has his back turned to the camera.  Blake heads to the ring at a methodical pace.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening. First, on his way to the ring, from Boston, Massachusetts, he is Blake Mason!”

Reaching the steel steps, he walks up them, on to the apron, steps into the ring. Blake steps onto the middle turnbuckle with his arms outstretched as if he's basking in his own glory. He takes off his robe; hops down. He immediately hits the ropes, then stops in the center of the ring. He drops down to his knees and points up to the sky before he stands upright. He walks over to the nearest corner to rest comfortably.

Sharper: “I’ll be curious what to expect here. James Evans and Blake Mason both seem to be willing to do whatever is necessary for their own benefit.”

Knots: “And the Fall of Man will want to make an impact. They’re looking to take over at Under Attack. They’re looking to get the attention.”

The opening of “Shot from a Cannon" can be heard blaring through the PA system.  The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a negative reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in jeers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The boos intensify as James looks out at the crowd.

"Ten minutes in he's sweating
Should I have asked for more than fame?
Ignore that beast, he's smiling
It's not 'til next New Year's Eve"

James slowly makes his way to the ring, as images of him winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen. He reaches the ring, staring at it.

Phillips: “His opponent, from New York City, New York, representing the Fall of Man, he is James Evans!”

"Wish I could get that list
Yes, I would burn that list
Down he goes"

James then makes his way up the ring steps, before turning and facing the crowd, who continue to boo.

"Set him down to a real life failure
Held fast like the field mice, been there
Give a nod as if he knows, come round
Dead last with a drumroll when the dam blows"

He then goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, his back to the crowd, as the screen shows James lifting the SCW World title above his head, as his music comes to an end.

Sharper: “And you all remember last time James Evans was in the ring. Colleen McDonald was attacked by YUSA and her bodyguards. He was the afterthought. That is not something he’s used to.”

Knots: “He’s the threat. And between that and Kimberly Williams slighting Waylon Creek, the Fall of Man isn’t messing around anymore.”

The bell sounds as James Evans steps up to Blake Mason and goes for a hard right. Blake backs up and Evans swings again. Mason ducks and then chops him. The crowd woos. He chops Evans again before Evans nails him with a hard right. Blake staggers back and Evans then moves in and pushes him back into the corner. Evans shoulders him in the ribs once and then again and again. Blake struggles as Evans continues.

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Evans backs up and backs Demitra away from the corner too. He then turns back as Blake Mason steps through the ropes to the floor. Evans sees this and rolls his eyes. (1) Mason walks around the ring as Evans steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. (1) He then starts to go after Mason. Mason sees this and spins around the ringpost and rolls back into the ring. Evans slides in after and Mason stomps him in the head over and over.

Sharper: “Mason luring Evans in. Evans may be a bit too aggressive.”

Knots: “Or he’s letting Mason get his shots in knowing he’ll come right for him and right back.”

Sharper: “Maybe. Evans has shown he can take a lot of punishment. We’ve seen it in the Underground.”

Mason then grabs Evans and drags him up and runs him over to the corner. Evans turns and Mason nails him with a hard right and then another and another before chopping him. The crowd woos. Demitra starts his count and Mason grabs Evans and whips him across the ring. Evans hits the corner and Mason steps up only for Evans to run out and clothesline him down. Mason hits the mat and rolls over and turns as Evans runs over and stomps him in the back. Mason drops down to the mat and Evans stomps him in the shoulder and then the head and then the shoulder again before then stepping on Mason’s face, grinding the sole of his boot into it.

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Evans steps off and walks around the ring. Mason stirs and Evans drags him up and nails him with a hard right. Mason hits the mat. He turns and Evans drags him up again and then knees him in the ribs. He whips him into the ropes. Mason bounces off and Evans drills him with a clothesline.

Sharper: “Hard clothesline and Mason finding out what facing James Evans is like.”

Knots: “Yeah, it hurts.”

Sharper: “And to think Mason had an agreement with Heaven a month ago. Gone now.”

Knots: “And it’s going to be worse come Under Attack. Chamber match. And more people want him. He has some back up in there though.”

Evans turns and mounts Mason and nails him with a series of hard right hands to the jaw. Demitra warns him before Mason then rolls over as Evans steps up. Mason turns and Evans grabs him and pulls him up. He then shoves him back into the corner. Evans nails him with a series of hard left hands to the ribs. Evans then whips Mason across the ring. Evans runs after and Mason gets an elbow up. Evan staggers back and spins around and Mason lifts him up and drops him face first into the top turnbuckle. Evans stumbles back and shakes his head. He turns to Mason and Mason hoists him up and hits an inverted atomic drop. Evans falls back. Mason then turns him over into a Boston crab. The crowd boos. Evans looks out and bridges up.

Sharper: “Mason takes down Evans. Gets the Boston crab on!”

Knots: “Evans just pissed off there!”

Mason leans back after Evans reaches out. He starts to crawl forward. Mason keeps the hold on as Evans crawls forward and then reaches out and moves closer to the ropes and grabs the ropes.

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Mason lets go and walks forward. Evans winces and grabs his lower back. He starts to get up and Mason runs up behind him and forearms him in the lower back. He then grabs Evans and hits a snap back suplex. Mason gets up and backs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a knee drop. He turns back and hooks the leg.

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Evans kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall. Mason gets two there.”

Knots: “Yeah, but he wanted three.”

Sharper: “We know Jon.”

Knots: “Just in case people didn’t know, two comes before three.”

Sharper: “What is wrong with you?”

Knots: “There’s an election coming up in the states, Sharper. I want to make sure people understand basic math!”

Mason turns and gets up as Evans rolls over and moves to the corner. Mason heads over and kicks him in the ribs. He whips him across the ring. He then runs after and hits a running clothesline. He backs up and pulls Evans out and whips him into the ropes again. Evans bounces off and Mason grabs him and tries to go for a cobra clutch, but Evans elbows him in the ribs once and then again before dropping him with a European uppercut. Mason rolls over and gets up and Evans scoops him up and hits a hard backbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

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Mason kicks out. Evans rolls off and gets up and stomps him in the shoulder before then stomping him in the side and then the leg. Mason sits up and Evans stomps him in the face before stomping him in the shoulder again.

Sharper: “And a series of stomps.”

Knots: “Just imagine if he owed Fall of Man money.”

Evans then grabs Mason and drags him up before then pulling him in and hitting a uranage suplex. He hooks the leg.

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Mason gets his shoulder up. Mason turns and rolls over. Evans then grabs him and clubs him in the back. He clubs him again and places his head between his legs. He hoists him up for a powerbomb, but Mason slides down his back. He ends up behind him and hits a back elbow to the back of Evans’s head. Evans staggers forward and turns around and Mason kicks him in the ribs, double underhooks him before hoisting him up and dropping him with a double underhook facebuster. He rolls him over and hooks the leg.

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Evans gets his shoulder up. Evans rolls over and Mason gets up and grabs him. He drags him up and then grabs him by the shoulder and tights and runs him over to the corner and throws him shoulder first into the ringpost. Evans hangs up there before dropping down to the apron and then to the floor. (1) Mason walks around the ring.

Sharper: “And then Mason throws Evans into the ringpost. Shoulder first.”

Knots: “Polly Pingotti got the treatment earlier. Why not do it again. Give everyone a target.”

Mason winces. (2) Evans rolls over, holding his shoulder. He slowly starts to get up and Mason runs at him and hits a baseball slide. (3) Evans falls back into the barricade. Mason slowly rolls to the floor. He walks over to Evans. (1) He then rolls him into the ring. Mason slides in after. Evans starts to get up and Mason grabs him and hits a swinging neckbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

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Evans gets his shoulder up again. Mason sits up and turns and grabs Evans. He then knees him in the ribs and places his head between his legs. Mason looks around and then goes to lift him up, but Evans counters with a back drop. Mason rolls over and gets up and Evans grabs him by the throat and hits a chokeslam. The crowd ohs. Evans then gets up as Mason rolls over. Mason holds his lower back and turns around to Evans who scoops him up and then runs into the corner with a powerslam. The crowd ohs. He then places Mason’s legs, hooking them on the top rope, locking in the Tree of Woe. Evans then backs up and stomps him in the chest once and then again and again. He then nails him with a hard right before grabbing Mason and Mason then grabs the arm and pulls on it. Evans clubs him, but Mason swings and nails Evans low. Evans goes down as Demitra moves in, uncertain if it was a low blow or a shot to the stomach. Mason slowly sits up and then moves around on the top turnbuckle. Evans gets up and turns to the corner only for Blake Mason to take him down with the missile dropkick. Mason crawls over and hooks the leg.

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Evans gets his shoulder up.

Sharper: “Mason thought he had it. Only two.”

Knots: “Well Mason isn’t wasting time. He’s reloading and that means he’s going to try and drop Evans on his head!”

Mason turns and looks at the official before then turning and getting up and grabbing James Evans. He pulls him up and nails him with a hard right. He then grabs him and turns and whips him into the opposite corner. Mason runs over and hits a running knee to the jaw. The crowd ohs. He hits a second one before rearing back and going for a third one before James lifts him up and hits a running powerbomb. He walks around the ring. The crowd ohs. Mason rolls over. James then runs at him and clotheslines him down. He turns around and clotheslines him down again. He then turns and grabs Mason. He hoists him over his head and onto his shoulders, but Selena Frost runs down from the back with a steel chair. The crowd boos as she slides in. James sets up Mason before Selena slides in.

Sharper: “Selena Frost?!”

Knots: “Guess costing him the World Title wasn’t enough!”

Sharper: “She’s got a chair. Selena Frost has a chair!”

Selena gets up and James turns only for Selena to swing and nail him in the ribs with the edge of the chair back. James drops Mason as the bell sounds. James goes down. Selena then turns around and Mason starts to get up and Selena nails him with another shot to the ribs. Mason drops down to his knees and Selena then lifts the chair up and slams it into his back. The crowd ohs as Selena looks around and then looks at Mason before slamming it into his back again and again.

Sharper: “Selena wearing out Blake Mason?!”

Knots: “Is this because of Mason? Or Deanna?!”

Sharper: “I don’t know, but Mason doesn’t have his muscle and I don’t know if Raynes is going to help him out!”

Selena hits him a third time before lifting the chair up again, but James then moves in and spins through, and hits the Embrace the Onslaught. The crowd ohs as Selena goes down. James then walks over to Selena and drags her up.

Evans: “Focus on him…die from me!”

Evans then hoists Selena up and onto his shoulders. He then turns and plants her with the Mark of Ruin. The crowd ohs. James Evans gets up as the bell sounds again. Evans looks around at Mason and Frost.

Sharper: “Evans laying out Selena Frost!”

Knots: “He wasn’t going to be the afterthought again!”

Sharper: “All three in the Chamber. Add Pingotti and Raynes. Add Lohan to help Mason. What is going to happen.”

Knots: “I’m still stunned Selena came out like this?!”

Sharper: “What is going to happen at Under Attack!”

Evans stands over both Mason and Frost as the scene fades to black…