“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 Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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: “The final stop before Apocalypse as Breakdown rolls into NOLA!”

 

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

 

Sharper: “Adam Sharper here at ringside alongside Jonathan Knots and tonight, here in NOLA, we’ll hear from Amy Chastaine, the number one contender to the SCW World Championship. We’ll see the two Trios Tournament finals teams go face to face.”

 

Knots: “We’ll see Waylon Creek in tough against Brittany Lohan, defending his Television Championship. And we have Bree Lancaster in action. A bunch of debuts. Welcome to chaos!”

 

The arena goes dark and a  voice can be heard saying ”And the story goes…a young man will come…to save the universe from the forces of evil…

The voice dies down for a few moments before “I Will” by Eminem featuring KXNG Crooked, Royce da 5'9" & Joell Ortiz kicks in.

“And I don't think that I can stop it, here it comes…I do my best to try to block it, redrum…I've been sipping on like, vodka, head's numb...I'm blacking out, you better watch it, it's bedlam…”

The lights come back on and Scott Reed steps out from the entrance way, the crowd erupting in cheers.

“I thought I heard a voice in my head that said, "Kill"
I had no other choice that was left except fill
My pencil full of poisonous lead, the devil
He wants me to murder this beat, so I will”

Reed makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands with fans along the way. He reaches the ring and goes up the ring steps. Going across the apron, he looks out at the crowd once again as they continue to cheer. Climbing into the ring, Reed goes to the center.

Sharper: “And kicking us off tonight is Scott Reed. And Reed aimed big last week, hoping to get his hands on Selena Frost. It didn’t really happen. His team eliminated as a result.”

 

Knots: “The kid wants to aim for the top. He needs to rein it in.”

 

Sharper: “He did. By the end, he was trying to help, but just too much going on. Couldn’t be everywhere.”

 

Scott Reed then goes to the corner and is handed a microphone by Jason Phillips. He turns back to the middle of the ring and looks around as the music fades out. The crowd cheers a bit.

 

Reed: “Uh…hey…”

 

Reed looks around.

 

Reed: “Guess that’s not really cool. Look…I’m just happy that finally SCW gives me this mic to talk to you.”

 

Reed looks around.

 

Reed: “Since Rise to Greatness, I’ve been trying to do what I can to end some things and start new things. Kirsten Scott for one…leaving her bloodied in this ring, in a steel cage. That felt good…but it was far too long coming.”

 

Reed then pauses.

 

Reed: “But then, Kirsten Scott gets rewarded. Get your ass kicked. Get made humble…and now, you’re facing someone new coming back. People talking about it. People talking about you. I’m not okay there! But I’m not surprised…”

 

Reed pauses as he walks around.

 

Reed: “Yeah, I may be a bit petty, a bit jealous. But it’s also what drives me. Because that’s why I aimed right for Selena Frost. After everything she’s done this year, someone needs to step up to her and not a part-timer. Not someone coming back. Not someone who is a legend. She needs to know who she’s lost….EVERYONE. Everyone…and SCW does too. Giving into her shit. Come on…”

 

Reed shakes his head.

 

Reed: “Having her need to get in the ring when the world isn’t on the line. Let’s see how she does. Yeah, Trios doesn’t fit, but I didn’t care. I wanted to test myself. Maybe show the world she isn’t God…but that didn’t happen and we could be in a world where Selena Frost has more contracts, more power, and becomes more annoying!”

 

Reed shakes his head again.

 

Reed: “Not up for that. So why am I out here? Because I want to prove myself! I already did against Kirsten Scott, two weeks ago, at Rise to Greatness…at Taking Hold of the Flame…and I’m not going to just accept still being lost in the shuffle. And I know…I know, I may be preaching to the choir. To all of you. But I have to get CHBK’s attention. Even if I don’t know if I can trust him…handing everything to Selena…can he-“

 

“This is How a Heart Breaks” by Rob Thomas plays as the crowd roars. Scott Reed looks down and then turns to the entrance way.

 

Knots: “I think he heard you, Scott!”

 

Sharper: “The COO, Alex Desoubrais. SCW legend CHBK Himself!”

 

Alex Desoubrais walks out from the back, microphone in hand. He makes his way down the rampway as the crowd cheers him. He walks down the ramp and over to the steel steps. He then walks up them and along the apron and into the ring. He then steps into the ring and walks forward. Scott Reed looks at him.

 

Reed: “You gonna jerk me around?”

 

CHBK: “No, Scott…I’m not here to jerk you around. And I can appreciate your desire to test yourself, to work up the card, to challenge the best.”

 

Reed: “So then, give me to whoever this mystery person is-“

 

CHBK: “Trust me…Kirsten Scott deserves the reality check. And it will be for her. She wants to run down those who came before her…she can be reminded again. She can as she says, FAFO. You, Scott…you deserve a different opportunity.”

 

Reed: “So what’s this? Did Selena find another contract and force you to do this? Or are you just saying something nice to me, and hoping I get beat and slink away.”

 

CHBK looks down, sighing.

 

CHBK: “I’m not looking for you to do anything except hopefully rise to the occasion, Scott. You can disagree with my decisions earlier in the year, but I had my hands tied in a lot of ways I can’t publicly get into.”

 

Reed: “Yeah, sure…”

 

CHBK: “And this…this is easy. Because Scott…I’m going to give you a chance for a redo.”

 

CHBK pauses for a moment.

 

CHBK: “At Apocalypse, we’re going to see two matches. One will be a fatal fourway to determine the next challenger to the Underground Championship. The other will be a threeway to determine the next number one contender to the US Championship…well…if Deanna goes through with this foolish plan and if she loses, then they’ll become the US Champion. And I have you in that second match, Scott. I know you want to face Deanna again. I know you want another shot at that title. And hopefully without any issues. And I want to give that opportunity. But…others want a shot too.”

 

Reed: “Of course…so who do I have to go through? Since I have to jump through every hoop more and more.”

 

CHBK: “Well, Scott, at Apocalypse, facing you for a US Title shot…you will face Marie Jones….and La Pequena Luz.”

 

The crowd roars. Reed nods.

 

Reed: “Already won one triple threat…I’ll do it again.”

 

CHBK: “I look forward to it Scott.”

 

Reed: “Yeah, I’m sure you do…”

 

Reed then turns and walks past CHBK. He then steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. Reed heads to the back.

 

CHBK: “Well….”

 

CHBK turns to the main camera.

 

CHBK: “Meanwhile, to determine the next contender to the SCW Underground Championship, to face either YUSA or Leroy Adams, whomever wins, in Underground rules, Brittany Lohan, David Striker, Konrad Raab and Chris Lawler!”

 

The crowd roar.

 

Sharper: “Apocalypse will have opportunity abound. Trios Tournament. Two contendership matches.”

 

Knots: “And people are going to go hard for it. Only so many opportunities in SCW!”

 

Sharper: “Reed has his shot. CHBK announcing these matches. More to come here tonight on Breakdown!”

 

Reed heads to the back as “This is How A Heart Breaks” plays. CHBK looks around as the music plays.

 

The scene cuts backstage.

 

Jaina: “Jaina Lancaster here and I’m with Gavin Taylor. Gavin…you’ve had an interesting few weeks. The Trios Tournament, falling short there, trying to focus on Matthew Knox who has already left and-“

 

Taylor: “A true tragedy. The man was a legend. We’ve all heard of him and Ryan Lecavalier just ruined his confidence…”

 

Gavin sighs.

 

Gavin: “The terrible person she is.”

 

Jaina: “So you’re blaming her.?”

 

Gavin: “Of course. Taking such amateurish approach…playing JC’s music. JC was already no longer a factor after I beat him. He knew he couldn’t handle it in SCW.”

 

Gavin sighs again.

 

Gavin: “I said I’d have a plan and it’s clear what I need to do. I mean I had planned to challenge Matthew Knox and well, beat him, but I have no other choice. I need to beat Ryan LeCavalier and well, reminder her that this SCW…where the All-Star reigns.”

 

Jaina: “Is that a challenge?”

 

Gavin: “Of course! I back down from no one. Especially arrogant people who come back to the sport and think they’re on top of the world. ESPECIALLY those who ruin amazing plans. You know how long I plotted this? And she screws it all up. So she can deal with it!”

 

Jaina: “Uh…”

 

Gavin: “Don’t worry. Australia’s favourite son knows what he’s doing….I always do.”

 

Gavin smiles as he heads off. Jaina watches him leave as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Hollywood vs. European Fiery Nation

 

“Off To War” by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as ever as Ginny Raab steps out with Ludvig on the left and Dakon on the right-hand sides, looking at the crowd and got heavy boos. When the lights briefly come back on, you see Dakon, Ludvig and Ginny waving their Norway, Sweden and German flags.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, making their way to the ring, accompanied by Ginny Raab, coming from Sweden and Norway, they are Ludvig Eriksson and Dakon Theron, The European Fiery Nation.”

The lights go out again. They walk down to the ring with their flags and step on the stairs, Theron and Eriksson do a hold-up in the middle of the ring before giving their flags to Ginny. Ginny leaves to the back as Eriksson and Theron walk around the ring, awaiting their opponent.  

 

Sharper: “Konrad racing this weekend.”

 

Knots: “That just means that EFN gets to stand out without him. And there is some history here. Their opponents tried to make their way into the battle royal on the Rise to Greatness pre-show.”

 

Sharper: “Konrad involved. EFN may just look to make a statement against them for their own enjoyment.”

 

Knots: “Hollywood worked hard to get here. Did you know they had multiple PR firms get involved before SCW gave them a shot?”

 

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. 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. EFN step forward and immediately, Chris Hollywood holds his hand up as Ryan Hollywood walks over to Phillips as he leaves and extends his hand. Phillips just exits. Ryan steps forward.

 

Ryan: “Hey! I wanted you to give me that device!”

 

Ryan sighs. He turns to Chris. Chris shakes his hand as Phillips reaches over with the microphone. Ryan takes it. The crowd boos a bit.

 

Ryan: “Such a rude welcome. I mean…we tried to make Rise to Greatness that much more great and security…you need to stop being so handsy. You’re lucky you’re not now working for us just because we sued you into oblivion.”

 

Chris walks over to Ryan.

 

Chris: “Shhh…we’re trying to win people over.”

 

Ryan: “Oh…well…insta and all that. Well follow us. And any of you lucky girls want to get some extra attention, just like our posts and our team will be out for you. And-“

 

Chris stops Ryan.

 

Ryan: “Sorry, I’m supposed to focus on SCW. And it’s great to be here in Las Vegas!”

 

Knots: “Las Vegas? Did they even pay attention.”

 

Sharper: “I…I mean I know of a promotion with similar initials out of Las Vegas…they can’t have though…”

 

The crowd boos loudly as Ryan looks around.

 

Ryan: “Too bad Konrad and Lord Raab or whatever he is aren’t here to boss you around. But…uh…great to be here. We’ll see the greatness of the bombshell division on the line when Bree Lancaster faces…Chris…who the woman she’s facing-“

 

Chris: “Alex something-“

 

Ryan: “Alex Something! And in her home town of Las Vegas or something-“

 

Knots: “Oh no…”

 

The crowd boos loudly.

 

Ryan: “Look, this isn’t really nice. We’re trying here. SCW wants us to do some PR to make up for our intrusion and-“

 

Chris: “Frankly, we’re going above and beyond.”

 

Chris leans to the microphone.

 

Chris: “And these two guys are really patience. The Monstimals. Heard of you…don’t look like the picture and-“

 

Ryan: “Weren’t we facing some sort of nation. And Fire. Guess we’re getting new opponents too and-“

 

Theron and Eriksson then head over as Ryan yelps and Theron kicks Chris in the ribs. Eriksson nails Ryan with a series of hard rights to the ribs before running him across the ring and throwing him over the top rope. Ryan spins through, landing on his feet and rolls through as the bell sounds. Theron turns and kicks Chris in the ribs over and over and in the Hollywood corner. He then pulls him out and whips him into the ropes. Chris bounces off and Eriksson stands next to Theron as they both hoist Chris up and then throw him down with a double spinebuster. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “And a vicious spinebuster by the EFN on Chris Hollywood.”

 

Knots: “Maybe that will help them remember where they actually are!”

 

Chris rolls over and tries to get out of the ring. Eriksson and Theron both grab him, and the official, Steve Hollinsworth, gets Eriksson back. Eriksson looks at him and then backs out as Theron grabs Chris and pulls him out and nails him with a hard right. Chris falls back to the corner.

 

Chris: “Not the face!”

 

Theron then kicks him in the stomach. He then hits a European uppercut and Chris snaps back. Ryan then suddenly grabs Theron’s leg while on the floor. Theron pulls at it and the official warns Ryan. This leads to Eriksson to run along the apron and hit a somersault dive onto Ryan. Theron turns back as Chris thumbs him in the eye. He then spins Theron into the corner and hits a chop. The crowd woos. He chops him again. More woos before hitting a third one. More woos. Theron then pushes him back. Chris backs away and looks around as Theron then gets a bit of a head of steam and runs at Chris, but Chris ducks a clothesline and rolls to the floor. Theron turns and follows him. Chris runs around. (1) He then spins around the ringpost and into the ring. (2) Theron slides in and Chris hits a running dropkick. The crowd ohs as Theron falls back and rolls into the neutral corner.

 

Sharper: “Chris Hollywood managing to lure Theron in. The desire to act on that rage.”

 

Knots: “And Chris is just going to town on Theron.”

 

Chris nails Theron with a series of hard right hands. The crowd looks on as Ryan crawls away as Eriksson gets back onto the apron. Chris glances back as Ryan still hasn’t gotten back. Chris then grabs Theron and hits a running bulldog. He rolls him over and goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Eriksson enters and stomps Chris. Chris rolls over and Eriksson stomps him a couple of times before he exits and heads to the corner. Theron turns and rolls over as Ryan grabs at the ropes and pulls himself up onto the apron. Chris then starts to get up as Theron does too and Chris tags in Ryan. Theron turns to Chris and Ryan climbs to the top rope as Chris turns and Theron kicks him in the ribs. Ryan then dives off with a crossbody. Theron goes down. Ryan rolls through. He then gets up and Eriksson enters and kicks him in the ribs. He runs into the ropes, but Chris gets up with Ryan and they manage to hit a double hip toss. The official gets Chris out as Eriksson rolls to the floor.

 

Sharper: “And some double-team here by Hollywood.”

 

Knots: “They are brothers. I would hope they have chemistry. But they’re also getting some luck.”

 

Sharper: “And taking advantage of the aggressiveness of EFN.”

 

Theron however gets up and Ryan grabs him and knees him in the chest before running into the ropes. He bounces off, stomps and poses before hitting a dropkick. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Theron kicks out. He rolls off and gets up and grabs Theron and drags him up before Ryan tags in Chris. Chris enters and Ryan runs over and kicks Theron in the ribs before Chris into the ropes and Ryan launches him up to hit the Box Office Smash. The crowd ohs. Chris goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ryan is pulled out of the ring by Eriksson as Theron kicks out. Eriksson then jumps up and hits a cutter on Ryan on the floor. The crowd ohs. Theron stirs as Chris gets up and nails him with a couple of shots before running into the ropes. He bounces off and Theron kicks him in the ribs, placing his head between his legs and hits a snap powerbomb. The crowd ohs as Theron staggers over to the ropes. Eriksson climbs back onto the apron.

 

Sharper: “Well…the EFN just dropped both of them. Cutter on the floor! Powerbomb in the ring.”

 

Knots: “Tried to put Chris Hollywood through the ring!”

 

Sharper: “And EFN may have something else in mind!”

 

Chris rolls over, holding his back as Theron then turns and tags in Eriksson. He climbs to the top rope as the crowd roars. Theron grabs Chris and lowers his head before hoisting Chris up in the electric chair. The crowd looks on as Eriksson drives off and EFN hits the Fiery European Destroyer on Chris Hollywood! The crowd roars. Eriksson goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Ryan then pulls the official out of the ring. The crowd boos. The official looks at Ryan before suddenly Ryan shoves him. Ryan smirks as he does. The official then gets up and calls for the bell. The crowd boos. Theron, however, exits the ring and heads for him. Ryan backs up and holds his hands up as he does. Chris rolls to the apron as Eriksson gets up.

 

Phillips: “Your winners of this match, as a result of a disqualification, European Fiery Nation!”

 

Sharper: “EFN had this won and Ryan Hollywood just got himself disqualified!”

 

Knots: “Why? Now you’ve just pissed them off and an SCW official!”

 

Sharper: “He’s tapping his forehead! While Dakon Theron wants to get him!”

 

Ryan taps his head before running around. Eriksson follows him in the ring as Theron heads after and Ryan grabs Chris, pulling him to the floor. He then drags him around and over to the entrance way. Theron stops at the end of the rampway, Eriksson exiting the ring to join him. Ryan drags Chris back.

 

Ryan: “Never pinned baby! Woooo!”

 

Chris holds his arm up as the crowd boos some more.

 

Backstage, Josh Hudson is in his locker room. The door opens as Josh then turns and tenses up a bit as she turns. Blake Mason walks over to him.

 

Hudson: “We had our match. We fell short…”

 

Mason: “Oh I know…And I’m just here because this is my locker room too.”

 

Hudson: “I’m sure…”

 

Mason: “Believe me if you want. Or don’t. I’m still gunning for that title. Although, Amy…she deserves it…and I’m going to honour that.”

 

Hudson looks at him. He then glances at his title.

 

Hudson: “Don’t mind me if I struggle there. Especially when you say you’ll do anything.”

 

Mason: “Oh I will. I also have some people I have no desire to cross. Not this time. Not unless I’m forced to.”

 

Hudson: “Then…go find your spot in here. And leave me alone when we do cross paths.”

 

Mason just nods and walks past Hudson and walks off. Hudson watches as he walks off to another part of the locker room as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Kimberly Williams and David Striker talking to one another.

 

Striker: “So I have a chance at the title-“

 

Kim: “You should take it. You nearly beat me. I almost wish you had…”

 

Striker: “Look, I have a problem with fakes like any others. “

 

Kim: “Yeah…well…”

 

Striker: “Look…Dumont and I, I’ve heard the rumours. We’ve got a Tag Title shot too. I don’t know if it’s coming, but…”

 

Kim: “Yeah. You wanted to fight with me-“

 

Striker: “You deserve more than just-“

 

Kim: “Oh don’t worry. I’m gunning for any title. The Underground…I was ready to move on…just. Leroy…but James…”

 

Striker: “I’ll fight that fight.”

 

Kim smirks.

 

Kim: “Now that I could get behind. James is so booooring. I just want to do something a bit….more…chaotic!”

 

Striker: “Well, until you figure it out. I’ll handle the Underground, but I want to be on hand for the chaos. I want to join you. Least we can do.”

 

Kim: “Well if I’m going to kick SMP’s ass for wasting our time…”

 

Striker: “Don’t remind me. Just…Kim…You’ve earned my loyalty. If you need help….just call…”

 

Kim: “I know Davey Boy.”

 

Kim smiles. Striker nods and heads off as Kim watches him leave.

 

Derek Adonis vs. Sapphire Taylor

 

KABLAAAAAAAAAAM!!!

The sound of a xylophone scale is heard, signifying the start of the KABLAMian Taberacle Choir's jingle, "Come In KABLAMia"...

Derek Adonis rolls out atop the ramp on a cloud, alongside a number of the citizens of KABLAMia: Sweet Sangria, Mimi Mimosa, Het Meisje, and Anastasia Fantasia among them. The crowd rise to their feet in a raucous applause at the display of flesh in front of them...

Welcome to the land that loves below the belt
The sky’s are clear and pleasure is felt
Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

Adonis partially rises to his knees, waving out to the crowd as chants of "KABLAM" ring out throughout the arena. The cloud continues to roll it's way down the ramp.

Where fun-loving people can give right in
To a Man Mountain utopia where everyone wins
Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

Sweet Sangria always dressed in smile
Many men and women will go the extra mile
Come in KABLAMia, come in KABLAMia

The women on the cloud toss out small, travel-sized bottles of Derek Adonis Heavy KABLAM Lubricant and folded up travel brochures to the crowd.

The lube flows freely, never enough
It’s a copyrighted formula, the right stuff
But even still they make you feel right at home
Whether you love cleaning the carpet or polishing chrome

The cloud makes it to the bottom of the ramp and Adonis hops off first, reaching up to help the four primary women off. They step down, each planting a kiss on the cheek of Man-Mountain before heading up the stairs. Adonis follows up last and pulls himself through the ropes, lifting them for the four women to enter the ring as well.

We don’t kink-shame here, it never allowed
It’s a comfortable place while you’re being plowed
Your greatest dreams are always on tap
Your can register now with our convenient app

Adonis moves around to the four corners, climbing onto the bottom rope to throw out travel brochures as far as he can.

That’s right, KABLAM is expanding…
It’s the dream of Derek Adonis
Come in KABLAMia, summy KABLAMian
We mean YOU!

After finishing (heh), Adonis moves to the middle of the ring, posing with the four women around him. As the song ends, he bellows out with it...

Adonis: "KABLAAAAAAAAAAAAM!"

Knots: “The ever unconventional Derek Adonis here set for one fall after what might be the most provocative entrance in wrestling history.”

Sharper: “Provocative might not be the right word. But anyways, here’s the ever-physical Derek Adonis and he’s got Sapphire here tonight.”

“Smile” by Avril Lavigne hits the arena and out walks Sapphire Taylor to some boos from the crowd. She scoffs at the crowd and makes her way to the ring, giving Derek Adonis a side eye as she walks up the stairs and gets into the ring. The music dies out as the bell sounds.

Knots: “Sapphire Taylor and Derek Adonis, and Sharper, we have some real questions surrounding Sapphire.”

Sharper: “She was the recent victim of an attack two weeks ago, the identity of her assailant remains unknown.”

Derek winks at Sapphire as they go to lock up. Sapphire gives him a look of disgust as he teases a test of strength. Sapphire shrugs and smiles, goes to engage with him, and plants him with a stomp to his gut. He slumps over as Sapphire drops to the mat and plants a huge slap right to the side of Derek’s face. The crowd oh’s as Sapphire gets to her feet and drop kicks Derek out of the ring. He lands with a hard thud. Sapphire bounds off the opposite rope as Derek gets to his feet, launching herself through the ropes with a Tope Suicida! Derek goes into the barricade and into the ground. She pops up into the apron, looks back, bounds off the second rope and wipes him out a second time with an Asai Moonsault! Up to his feet now, she struggles to roll him into the ring. She gets to the apron, vaults herself over the ring, and lands a leg drop over the top! Cover!

Ref: 1!


T-

Kickout by Adonis. He gets to a knee but Sapphire runs with a front dropkick that sends him into the corner. She grabs the top rope, brings herself into the air and uses her leverage to drive her feet into Derek’s chest. Derek rolls out, coughing. He pulls himself up by the second rope, she charges, but Derek sidesteps and when she comes back off the ropes, Derek plants her with a spinning spinebuster. Cover by Derek!

Ref: 1!


2!

Kickout by Sapphire.

Knots: “Sapphire Taylor showing off some serious athleticism but it wasn’t enough to scale Man Mountain.”

Sharper: “Great power by Derek Adonis there to turn the tide. A lot of that offense designed to slow down faster athletes.”

Derek up with a falling front slam on Taylor. He picks her up again and puts her in the same position. Fallaway slam by Derek that sends Taylor rolling outside the ring to collect herself. Derek rolls out after her as the ref begins a count. (1!)He attempts to grab his opponent but she executes a spinning drop toe hold that sends Adonis into the steps chest first. (2!) The crowd oh’s as Taylor gets on the apron, waiting for Adonis to collect himself, (3!) before running and taking him out with a hurricanrana that sends him flipping to the floor! (4!) Sapphire to her feet now. Derek rolls over, holding his back. He groans as he takes a breath. (5!)
Sapphire with a few aggressive kicks on Derek before rolling him into the ring. She climbs to the top rope as the ref breaks the count. She waits for Derek to get up, launching herself in an attempt at a flying crossbody, but Derek catches her in a Samoan Drop! He lays on top of her!

Ref: 1!


2!

3…no! Taylor shoots her shoulder up.

Knots: “The size and power advantage here can’t be understated. Taylor with a flurry of high paced offense but Adonis shutting it down with some high impact moves.”

Sharper: “A back and forth contest. That Samoan Drop driving the air right out of Taylor and taking the high octane drive out of her arsenal.”

Adonis scrunches his face from pain as he drags Taylor into the corner. He goes to the other side of the ring and begins motioning with his hips that he’s looking for the Lady’s Choice! The crowd roars as he comes charging in, leaping into the corner and looking for a Bronco Buster! Taylor dodges out of the way and Adonis barrels into the middle rope and comes flying back out, flat on his back. As he lands, Taylor goes to the top and flies off with a Swanton Bomb! She rolls off and eagerly shoots over for the cover!

Ref: 1!


2!

Th- Adonis kicks out before the three.

Knots: “Derek Adonis trying to give Sapphire Taylor everything a woman dreams of and she narrowly avoids disaster.”

Sharper: “But those power moves of Derek Adonis! They’ve taken it out of her a little bit. You can see it on her face. The midsection and mid back areas are going to give her some trouble if she can’t find a way to put this away! Every bit of offense she scores might take something from her as well.”

Taylor struggles to her feet. Adonis to the ropes, pulling himself up. Adonis recovers first. Forearm smash by Adonis. Vertical suplex attempt. As Taylor goes up and over, she slips out. She lands on her feet and attempts a lung blower, but she can’t pull him back. Derek stands strong. He throws himself backward, sending Taylor landing flat on her back. She rolls into the corner. Adonis gets to his feet, and as Taylor tries to recover, hits her with the Lady’s Choice! Derek’s weight smashes down on top of her as she goes limp. She rolls out of the corner, prone. Derek goes to the top rope!

Knots: “Ride of a lifetime! Imagine how that feels!”

Sharper: “Sapphire Taylor has been completely devastated by that move! And now Derek has even more ill intentions!”

Several seconds pass by. He waits calmly for Sapphire to get to her feet, perched and waiting to hit the Top Rope Fuckinator! Taylor staggers to her feet on dream street. Derek launches himself off the top. Taylor dives out of the way. Derek follows through with the flip and lands roughly on his chest. Gasping for air, Taylor comes flying off the ropes and hits a running shooting star press! She gets up, struggling a bit, runs off the ropes again and nails Adonis with a springboard Twisting Senton Bomb! The crowd oh’s as she covers.

Ref: 1!

2!

3!

The crowd applauds as the bell sounds and “Smile” begins playing. Sapphire has her hand raised by the official, but jerks it away, raising both of her own hands in the air, struggling to catch her breath.

Knots: “Adonis took it out of her, but it’s Sapphire Taylor in the end who takes the win.”

Sharper: “It came down to a mistake. Adonis made one and Taylor avoided a major one. Great win for the young competitor here tonight on Breakdown.”

Knots: “The question remains, Sharper. Who exactly has a problem with Taylor and why would they ambush her?”

Adonis rolls out of the ring. Taylor watches on from the middle rope, celebrating her victory.

 

Backstage, we see Polly Pingotti talking to CHBK backstage.

 

Polly: “Can you….she….I feel like I need to give her a chance.”

 

CHBK: “You want to give Marissa Swanson a chance after everything she put you through last year.”

 

Polly sighs.

 

Polly: “Yes.”

 

CHBK: “Give me a reason....I’m sorry, but I see what she put you through and I don’t see that reason.”

 

Polly: “Give her a try out then.”

 

CHBK: “A lot of people deserve that. For her….I don’t know. Let me think about it, but right now, I just have to wonder…even when I offered to step in, you protected her. Is she manipulating you now…I’m not going to take the chance.”

 

CHBK shrugs.

 

CHBK: “Sorry.”

 

CHBK heads off as Polly sighs.

 

Polly: “Then maybe I need to force your hand….trios maybe….”

 

Polly thinks out loud as she shakes her head and turns and heads off as scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

The arena darkens before:

Nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan

The Nyan cat appears on the screen, with the crowd popping. The cat in a poptart, farting rainbows steers around and breaks right into the screen, showing a window crack before breaking. At that moment, “Catch Me If You Can” by BABYMETAL’s opening riffs plays, and the girls' voice count:

One-Two
One-Two-Three-Four!

Out pops YUYO from behind the curtains wearing the SCW Adrenaline Championship. Bright white light now shines down on the stage, following YUYO. Mister Meowkazawa follows her to stand behind her. A moment later, her fellow Shining Maidens of SCW members join her as well. NEMO and SAWA pose at either side of YUYO. YUYO steps up to the top of the ramp and places her hands on her hips. She glances at Meowkazawa who reluctantly hands her the broken staff. YUYO takes it and looks at the two pieces before turning and trying to use them.

YUYO: “HA!”

She looks disappointed as she then starts to walk to the ring. She just extends the staff back, Meowkazawa taking it back. She then heads to the ring as NEMO and SAWA follow.

Sharper: “YUYO having an eventually couple of weeks. Going to face Bree Lancaster at Apocalypse in a rematch for the Adrenaline Title. Got to the semifinals of the Trios Tournament, but the Shinigami Foundation continuing to focus on them, destroying that staff.”

 

Knots: “And she tried to use it or…I mean she says she’s magical…but…uh….”

 

Sharper: “I’m not going to try and correct her. And the Shining Maidens have quickly made a number of enemies early on as some either don’t appreciate their stylings or their actions. Some think they don’t take is seriously.”

 

Knots: “And they could be holding more gold after Apocalypse. YUSA will challenge Leroy Adams for the Underground Championship.”

 

YUYO rolls into the ring and gets up. NEMO and SAWA follow as Meowkazawa walks up the steel steps and enters into the ring. He then steps forward as YUYO stands in the middle of the ring, looking around. She then looks down at her title and taps it before Meowkazawa returns to the middle of the ring, having received a microphone from Jason Phillips.

 

Meowkazawa: “Ladies and gentlemen, bear with me a moment, but the time for illustriousness and glory have come! Following up from their immensely successful Rise to Greatness, the Shining Maidens are poised to take over even more of SCW’s landscape. Radiant Sun Princess YUSA will become the Underground Champion against Leroy Adams. The Fall of Man seems an apt name. While, Bree Lancaster will use her rematch, she will fall short again against Magical Cosmic Princess YUYO as she is only beginning her reign as the Adrenaline Champion!”

 

The crowd looks on, many booing. YUYO looks around, hearing this.

 

Meowkazawa: “I understand that Ms. Lancaster is from here in New Orleans…”

 

The crowd cheers as Meowkazawa looks around.

 

Meowkazawa: “And we are sorry to disappoint, but there is no disrespect here. This is merely a reflection of how seriously YUYO is taking this challenge and the respect she has of Miss Lancaster. She may have been a great champion, but she is no Magical Cosmic Princess YUYO! And the loss of her staff, destroyed by those ruffians who represent the Foundation which shall not be named will not stop that. It will not!”

 

The crowd looks on as a “Bree!” chant begins. Meowkazawa looks around.

 

Meowkazawa: “Ladies and gentlemen-“

 

YUYO, however, now upset by the reaction, grabs Meowkazawa’s microphone and pulls it away, bringing it to her mouth.

 

YUYO: “How…how are you booing the Shining Maidens?! We stand for truth, love, passion, and JUSTICE!”

 

YUYO looks around.

 

YUYO: “While we do not mean disrespect, it is clear they do not respect us. I knew that Bree Lancaster was part of the forces of evil. I am the third best wrestler in SCW. And last week, I should have gone on to the finals of the Trios Tournament, but even my amazing talents were not enough to drag the two others to the finals for JUSTICE!”

 

Sharper: “Gavin and Glory were both winners of the Trios Tournament in the past.”

 

The crowd boos as YUYO looks around. Meowkazawa tries to get YUYO to stop.

 

YUYO: “Shinigami, you may think that you’ve gotten a way into my head, to make me doubt my abilities without my staff Gríðarvölr. But I will rise up to face your evil. And for you doing it this close to my first defense, when I already stood up to the challenge of the evil Bree. Between her and Shinigami it’s been a full court press against the forces of good for the forces of evil! That’s right!”

 

YUYO looks around as the crowd boos more.

 

YUYO: “And you all support her. This…this…this is astounding! They are just jealousy of the skill of the Magical Cosmic Princess and of the Shining Maidens! Jealous! Only to be more as we surround ourselves with more gold!”

 

The crowd starts to cheer. YUYO hears this, believing its for her.

 

YUYO: “Exactly! Let the good in your rise up. Don’t stand for the tyranny of Bree Lancaster and the evilness of her goons!”

 

NEMO and Meowkazawa both try to get YUYO to stop as SAWA points to the rampway. Bree Lancaster, the source of the cheers, walks down to the ring and up the steel steps. A “Bree!” chant begins.

 

YUYO: “You are now confusing yourselves and-“

 

Bree enters the ring and walks over to YUYO. She spins her around. YUYO gets into a fighting stance. Bree, however, just grabs the microphone and takes it from her. The crowd roars.

 

Bree: “YUYO, you’re doing yourself no favours.”

 

YUYO: “Engarde!”

 

Bree: “Just stop…stop for one moment. Listen to yourself and to your advisor. Meowkazawa is it…he is respectful. And if you wanted to just compete against the best, as I keep saying…I prove it in the ring. And after Rise to Greatness, you beat me. I will grant you that and I can’t take that away. You were the best wrestler. That’s why you’re the Adrenaline Champion.”

 

Bree looks at YUYO as YUYO looks around, eyes-darting. Bree just sgihs.

 

Bree: “Stop looking around for them. I’m not with the Shinigami Foundation. I don’t even know what they are, do or stand for and I don’t care. I don’t like how they’re targeting you and if you have ANY doubt, watch later tonight when I face Alex Belmont in this ring and ask yourself if I’m with them when I beat them in my hometown and we celebrate as only NOLA can!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Bree: “I stand here alone. Josh may be in my corner, but we fight our own fights and my fight is against you YUYO. But you come out here and act like you’ve already risen to the top. To hear you talk about how you would’ve won if it wasn’t about your partner. Glory and I may not see eye to eye, but even I know how stupid of a statement that is! And you need to watch out because the reason so many people are gunning for you and the Maidens is not because we’re jealous. It’s because you’re making enemies left, right, and center. And that DOES include me!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Bree: “And it didn’t have to be. You’re a good young talent. They are too. YUSA too. All of you are going to be giving me and so many others a run for their money…unless you get buried under the weight of the people you piss off. And that won’t be for love or justice…but it is the TRUTH!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Bree: “And come Apocalypse, we’ll see if round two…I get my title back! And if I do…you’ll have no one to blame but yourself!”

 

YUYO goes to grab the microphone, but Bree drops it. She then turns as “Spotlight” by Fozzy starts to play. YUYO looks at her stunned. Meowkazawa goes over to grab the microphone, but YUYO bends over and grabs it. Bree exits the ring and drops down to the floor. She heads to the back.

 

YUYO: “Baka!”

 

Bree ignores YUYO as YUYO glares at her. SAWA keeps looking back and forth as NEMO stands with YUYO trying to calm her down.

 

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster blistering YUYO by calling her out and her actions, her attitude.”

 

Knots: “This match suddenly got more personal on both sides!”

 

Sharper: “And Bree Lancaster will be in action later against Alex Belmont. What will the Shinigami Foundation think about this exchange?”

 

Bree Lancaster continues to the back.

 

Jaina Lancaster is backstage with Ryan LeCavalier.

 

Jaina: “Welcome backstage and I’m here with Ryan LeCavalier and Ryan, Gavin Taylor has called you out.”

 

Lecavalier feigns yawning.

 

Lecavalier: “Really? And around Matthew Knox….really? That’s the best he can do.”

 

Jaina: “You’ve been the one calling out for more competition. You get checked by Marie Jones. Then you use some smoke and mirrors to beat Matthew Knox, ending his time in SCW.”

 

Lecavalier: “Marie…she deserved better from me. Knox…he got what he deserved. I just played to the reality and he bought it and Gavin is really angry. He’s just angry because I removed his perfect plan from having any longevity. Whatever…he wants to face me at Apocalypse. I’ll take the All-Star and make him a never was. I’ll humiliate him. And maybe then SCW…when it’s handing out title shots….it can include me. Simple as that.”

 

Ryan LeCavalier turns and walks off.

 

Jaina: “Unbelievable…”

 

LeCavalier continues to walk off as SCW cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Backstage, we see YUYO walking backstage, the Maidens following her. Meowkazawa is trying to talk her down.

 

YUYO: “Just complete disrespect. We are trying to do something specific. Amazing. EXPLOSION!”

 

Meowkazawa: “YUYO, you know that-“

 

YUYO then stops as the camera pans out to show Glory Braddock standing in the hallway, seemingly waiting for her.

 

YUYO: “Ah, Glory! My good friend and partner-“

 

Braddock: “Save it…I don’t know if I want you to beat Bree or lose to her…but if you’re somehow still champion after Apocalypse, I’ll be coming right for you and we’ll see you eat those words.”

 

The crowd roars as Braddock turns and walks off. YUYO watches her leave and then turns to Meowkazawa who sighs. YUYO then turns and storms off.

 

Deanna Frost vs. Colleen McDonald

 

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. 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.

Knots: “Colleen MacDonald has a great opportunity to make a big impression here tonight.”

Sharper: “Understandably, she’ll want to make the most of this one. It’s hard to ascend in SCW, but you’ve got to make the most of them where you can.”

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

Phillips: "And from Manhattan, New York, weighing in 115 pounds, she is Deanna Frost!"

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

Knots: Our United States Champion set for a contest for one fall against this young hungry competitor.”

Sharper: “But there’s a lot going on. We’re going to see how focused she can be with everything that’s going on around her.”

The bell sounds as the two competitors circle one another. Collar and elbow tie up, Colleen screaming loud and pressing Deanna into the corner. She rams her in hard, back hitting the corner. Coleen with a few stiff elbows. The ref tries to break it up and eventually does. Deanna holds her nose and collects herself, shaking it off. They come out of the ring. Deanna evades another tie-up and slips behind. She picks her up and slams her down hard on her front side, quickly shooting around into a front facelock. Her eyes shoot to the entrance, watching carefully. Colleen’s foot makes the ropes.

Ref: 1!
2!
3!
4!

Deanna lets go and brings her opponent to her feet, still minding the entrance way. Belly to back suplex attempt is blocked as Colleen shifts her body weight to block. She shoots her leg behind and drops Deanna with a Russian Leg Sweep. She rolls into a cover.

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout by Deanna, who holds her head. Colleen claps her hands, a look of raw intensity on her face.

Knots: “Deanna Frost is clearly distracted here tonight. If she doesn’t start navigating that a little better it’s going to be a very long night for her.”

Sharper: “The effects of her war with The Enigma are clearly taking their toll, among other things. But she has to focus on the task at hand.”

Colleen lifts her to her feet and throws a couple more sharp elbows into Deanna before sending her off the ropes. Deanna comes back into an dropkick from Colleen. She rolls off into the corner now. She rubs the side of her head as Colleen backs into the opposite corner. She appears dazed as Colleen takes off. Suddenly, she rolls to the outside of the ring, holding her head, clearly less lively than her typical energy. Colleen follows and aggressively delivers a clubbing blow to her back before rolling her back in. Colleen with a snap mare takeover and a stiff kick to Deanna’s back. Deanna rolls over in pain. Colleen brings her back to her feet, but Deanna drops with a speedy jawbreaker, dropping to her knees with her head under Colleen’s chin. Colleen rolls over. Deanna scopes out the entrance once more. Then, she picks up Colleen from the waist and hits her with a release German Suplex. She rolls over to the ropes and brings herself to her feet. Her eyes dart to the rafters now. Then, she drops into the cover.

Ref: 1!


Kickout by Colleen.

Knots: “Boy, Deanna Frost taking her eyes off this match after some good offense and you can’t help but to think that she could’ve covered sooner.”

Sharper: “An uncharacteristic mistake by the woman who will meet The Enigma at Apocalypse. She’s got her hands full already though.”

Deanna shakes it off and gets to her feet. Colleen gets up with the help of the ropes. Clothesline attempt by Deanna is ducked by Colleen who goes hard into the ropes on the other side and comes back with a huge diving forearm. Deanna hurries to her feet, stunned. Boot to the gut by Colleen followed by a hard snap suplex. She leaves it hooked and brings Deanna to her feet. She attempts again, but Deanna blocks and rolls through. Colleen still has her arm, pulling through with a hard forearm shot that stuns Deanna. Colleen slings her into the corner and follows right behind with a hard splash. Then, without wasting any time, she bolts to the opposite corner and comes back hard with the Face Warmer! The crowd oh’s as Deanna rolls over. Cover by Colleen!

Ref: 1!


2!

T-Kickout by Deanna. Colleen

Knots: “Colleen unhappy about her recent opportunities but she’s really showing out here.”

Sharper: “Imagine what a statement it would be for her to take a win from Deanna Frost! A massive testament to her demands for chances.”

Deanna brought to her feet by Colleen. Some stiff forearms again and an Irish whip into the ropes. Deanna leaps the back body drop attempt. Colleen comes off the ropes to a hard sidestepping knee, followed by a DDT! Cover!

Ref: 1!


2!

Kickout by Colleen. Frost right back to it now. Colleen brought to her feet and met with some elbow strikes. Colleen reels into the corner. Deanna with some hard knees. Deanna grabbing the ropes now and launching herself into Colleen’s ribs. A snap mare of her own by Deanna now, followed by a sharp flipping face buster! Cover!

Ref: 1!

2!

Kickout!

Knots: “That’s better from Deanna Frost. No signs of distraction there!”

Sharper: “But she’s got to keep that going. Better doesn’t mean the problems go away. She’s got to stay on top of her game.”

Deanna sizing Colleen up now. Colleen up to her feet. Deanna with a flurry of knee strikes to Colleen’s face. Colleen into the ropes know. Deanna with a knee lift. Colleen hits hard, rolling over. Deanna tilts her head towards the entrance, but shakes her head no. She goes back on the attack with some elbow blows, but Colleen turtles up and backs into the corner. Deanna thrusts her forearm into Colleen’s face but the ref counts her down and breaks up the entanglement. Deanna continues through the count and finally the ref is forced to peel her off. He seems to be reminding her to follow the rules but Deanna appears confused.

Frost: “I didn’t hear it. I know, I know. It won’t happen again.”

Knots: “Deanna Frost claiming she didn’t hear the count there. What is going on with her tonight?”

Sharper: “Everything seems to be coming to a head. She looks drained out there intermittently while still looking like the athlete that holds top honors here in our company.”

Colleen out of the corner now with a hard boot, followed by a powerbomb! She makes an immediate cover!

Ref: 1!


2!

Thr—

Shoulder up by Deanna. Colleen looks frustrated, shaking her head at the ref. She mounts Deanna and begins firing away with some hard rights. Now the ref begins counting her down. She breaks the mount and brings Deanna to her feet, sending her off the ropes and dropping her with a spinning powerslam. Another cover!

Ref: 1!


2!

Thr-

Another Kickout by Deanna! Deanna crawls over to the ropes, wincing and opening up a pair of bloodshot eyes.

Knots: “The wrestlers of SCW with no time for sympathy here. It’s clear that Deanna is reeling and Colleen doing everything she can to take advantage of that.”

Sharper: “She’s got a job to do. Higher profile wins mean more opportunities. Colleen is well aware of that fact. And what a powerslam!”

Colleen with some hard stomps as Deanna tries to get up. Back to her feet now. She locks the arm and pulls Deanna in for a hard shoulder block. Leg drop by Colleen now. Immediately back onto the offensive with a rear naked choke attempt. Deanna fights back against it, frantically trying for the ropes. Fingertips are almost there. Colleen grabs the teaching hand and slams it into the mat, then slings it under her leg and squeezes it with her leg. Deanna slips her body hard and finds the bottom rope with the foot.

Ref: 1!
2!
3!

4!

Colleen lets go, look of intensity remaining on her face. She stands up and drags Deanna into the ring and lets the crowd know it’s over. Colleen stands over the top of Deanna.

Knots: “This is it! The Bitter Hind End!”

Sharper: “I don’t believe that’s what it’s called, Dawson. Look out!”

Deanna attempts The Collapser, but it fails! Deanna rolls out of the way. She stands up and delivers a thunderous front kick to Colleen’s face. Then, she bounds off the ropes and nails a hard running knee strike to Colleen’s face! The crowd oh’s as she makes the cover!

Ref:
1!


2!

3!

The bell sounds as Deanna rolls off, eyes watching all angles as she grimaces. The referee raises her hand as Colleen stirs a little. “People Like Us” plays throughout the arena to a good reaction.

Sharper: “Deanna Frost is still hypervigilant watching out for The Enigma. What a battle that’s been.”

Knots: “But Colleen! Showing just why she’s here and why she deserves to be paid attention to here in SCW!”

The music continues to play as Deanna holds the back of her head, watching the entrance way.

 

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage where Destiny Page is with the Shinigami Foundation!”

 

The scene opens up backstage as we see Destiny Page with Jamison Frost, Wil Pierce and Alex Belmont.

 

Page: “Thank you Adam. I’m here with the Shinigami Foundation. In moments, Alex Belmont will go to battle with Bree Lancaster.”

 

Belmont chuckles.

 

Page: “Bree already made some statements earlier.”

 

Jamison: “A shame she could not just keep her mouth shut and perhaps our mutual goals could work together.”

 

He sighs.

 

Jamison: “Too bad that now she’s going to regret her indiscretion.”

 

Belmont: “She’ll be a good reminder to the Shining Maidens of what will happen to them. You think you’ll handle me, Bree. You’re in for a long night and one where, well, we don’t care about settling it in the ring. We just care about people never forgetting our names.”

 

Jamison: “Let go. And oh…Destiny…if those buffoons of Hollywood come to you as their Instagram account suggests…tell them the Shinigami Foundation is happy to make a true introduction.”

 

The Shinigami Foundation heads off as Page watches them leave.

 

Page: “Uh okay….Uh….Alex Belmont faces Bree Lancaster, next!”

 

Page then checks her phone as the scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Deanna Frost walking backstage. She takes a few steps as we see Lucas Knight walking up to her.

 

Lucas: “Deanna-“

 

Deanna sighs and steps forward.

 

Deanna: “I don’t need to be told how foolish I am-“

 

Lucas: “You realize that SCW won’t sanction a match between you and Enigma…”

 

Deanna: “I have a place. I’ve got it. I’ve got waivers….send a camera crew.”

 

Lucas: “We’re not-“

 

Deanna: “I’m fighting him on Sunday night Lucas. SCW can film ir or not. This is bigger than SCW. I don’t care about the investigations. I know Jessica is a victim and-“

 

Lucas: “It’s not that-“

 

Deanna: “I’m doing it. Enigma can come. I’ll put the title on the line. Sanctioned or not…I said it last week. If I can’t beat him, I shouldn’t be champion.”

 

Lucas: “Don’t do something stupid Deanna-“

 

Deanna: “Nothing stupid….I need to do this….Don’t talk me out of it.”

 

Deanna goes to walk past. Lucas turns.

 

Lucas: “Deanna….”

 

Deanna continues, blinking as she does, and the camera follows her.

 

Bree Lancaster vs. Alex Belmont

 

The lights dim, only a few small ones on the stage as the voice of Bree Lancaster whispers:

“I am the light of the truth
The one who sees right through”

The crowd erupts. A guitar riff plays as the small lights dance around the stage, then suddenly stop, as one large beam shines down onto the figure of Bree herself.

“Spotlight”

The smaller lights begin again swirling as the music of “Spotlight” by Fozzy kicks in and Bree makes her way down the ramp.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a twenty minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana, she is Bree Lancaster!”


[I am the light of the truth, The one who sees right through
I know your every move, I got my eye on you
Go on and bury it down, I follow you 'til it's out
I got my eye on you, I got my eye on you]

Bree smiles at the front row fans as she gets to the ring and goes up the steps, stepping through the ropes. She goes to a corner and gets on the second turnbuckle, posing with one hand up overhead. The crowd cheers.

[You're the wicked, I'm a sharp knife
Shining on you like a spotlight
I'm a witness, I'm a dark night]

The lights go down, and one beam shines on Bree in the corner.

[You're a sickness, I'm your spotlight]

The lights come up and Bree hops down as the music fades out. Bree gets to her corner and looks around.

 

Sharper: “Bree Lancaster will challenge Magical Cosmic Princess YUYO in her rematch for the Adrenaline Championship in just over a week. And she’s now interjected herself in the Shining Maidens’s other issue.”

 

Knots: “I don’t know about this. Let YUYO spin the conspiracies. Let them overthink it. Let Shinigami run roughshod!”

 

“Awaken” by Dethklok plays as the crowd boos. A few moments pass before Jamison Frost walks out from the back. He glances behind him as Alex Belmont walks out and looks at the ring. Wil Pierce walks out behind him, placing his hands on Belmont’s shoulders and hyping him up. Belmont looks at the ring as Lancaster glances back.

 

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Houston, Texas, accompanied by Wil Pierce and Jamison Frost. Representing the Shinigami Foundation, he is Alex Belmont!”

 

Belmont heads to the ring, Pierce and Frost behind him. They walk down to the ringside area and Belmont hops onto the apron. He looks into the ring before stepping in. He then steps forward before turning to the crowd. He scans the arena as the crowd boos. The music fades out.

 

Sharper: “Alex Belmont getting some additional attention tonight thanks to Hollywood-“

 

Knots: “Oh no. Don’t get them in more trouble!”

 

Sharper: “Shinigami Foundation has been particularly annoyed tonight. And add YUYO’s comments earlier. Bree may be in the last place she wants to be.”

 

The bell sounds. Alex Belmont looks at Bree. Bree steps out. The crowd chants “Bree!” to start as Bree then lunges at Belmont and drops down him and around into a side headlock. She pulls back as Belmont reaches around and pulls her into the ropes. He fires her off and Bree bounces off and then slides under a grab. She pops up and into another side headlock. Belmont pulls her back into the ropes again and fires her off. She bounces off and Belmont steps up for the shoulder tackle. Bree, however, drops down and hits a single leg takedown. She flips over into a jackknife pin.

 

1!

 

Belmont kicks out. Both get up and Bree forearms him in the jaw once and then again before pushing him into the corner. Bree shoulders Belmont over and over as the official counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Bree steps out and walks around the ring. Belmont looks at her as we cut backstage to see YUYO watching with NEMO, SAWA, and YUSA. Meowkazawa stands in the back.

 

Sharper: “Shining Maidens looking on as Bree currently with more offense here.”

 

Knots: “Hometown discount. Looking good.”

 

Sharper: “Belmont nodding at her.”

 

Belmont steps out and Bree watches him and Belmont lunges and Bree pulls her arm back, before dropping down into a drop toe hold. She gets up and grabs his arm. Belmont reaches around as Bree elbows him in the shoulder before moving into an arm bar. Belmont however starts to get his knees under him and rolls forward. Bree gets up and Belmont boots her in the face. Bree staggers back. She turns around and Belmont gets up and forearms her in hard in the jaw. Bree is staggered into the ropes and Belmont then kicks her in the ribs and whips her across the ring. She bounces off and Belmont hits a clothesline. He then shakes out his arm before running into the ropes, bouncing off and going for a running elbow drop. Bree moves out of the way. Belmont gets up as we see YUYO looking on as SAWA cheers on Bree. NEMO and YUSA watch YUYO. In the ring, Bree hits a dropkick to the jaw. Belmont hits the mat. The crowd cheers. Belmont gets up and Bree hits a second dropkick. This one sends Belmont to the floor. Bree gets up as the crowd cheers. (1)

 

Sharper: “And a couple of dropkicks. Bree Lancaster catching Belmont right on the jaw with both.”

 

Knots: “And Belmont taking a powder. Shining Maidens have to love it.”

 

Belmont looks on, holding his jaw. He then looks in the ring, glaring at Bree.(2) Pierce and Frost head over to him. He pushes away and walks around the ring. (3) He then hops onto the apron. He looks into the ring and steps in. He then runs at Bree, but Bree jumps up and hits a frankensteiner. She turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Belmont kicks out. Both get up and Bree then nails him with a couple of forearm shots before kicking him in the ribs. She pulls him in and hooks the arm and head, but Belmont blocks a suplex attempt. Bree tries again, but Belmont spins out and then pulls her into a Deathwing Lariat. The crowd ohs. Bree rolls over, holding her head and neck. Belmont just smirks.

 

Sharper: “My God! What a lariat.”

 

Knots: “And that’s what I would be worried about if I was Bree!”

 

Sharper: “Just a vicious blow. Hard shot. All that impact to the head, neck, chest.”

 

Bree slowly gets up and Belmont grabs her and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Belmont hits a shoot kick to the chest. She hits the mat and rolls over. Belmont smirks and wrenches the arm before hitting a series of hard spin kicks to the chest before bending her over and finishing the Fatal Flaw. The crowd boos as Bree rolls over. Belmont walks around the ring. YUYO looks on, leaning in as SAWA tries to get her back. NEMO does too, but YUYO seems focused as Belmont then grabs Bree and drags her up only to then hit a back suplex. He turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree kicks out. Belmont rolls off and looks around. He then stomps her in the face.

 

Sharper: “And a vicious stomp as Belmont caps off that volley of offense with a two count and then that stomp.”

 

Knots: “Guess any respect is gone if there was any.”

 

Sharper: “Bree always says to solve it in the ring, and right now, Shinigami Foundation taking it to her there. Alex Belmont looking good in turning this around.”

 

Bree grabs at the ropes, starting to get up, but Belmont pulls her in and hits a gutwrench suplex. He then gets up and pulls her back up and whips her into the corner. Belmont runs after and goes for a Gilagmesh Full House, but Bree moves out of the way. She runs along the ropes, bouncing off and Belmont steps out only for Bree to hit a running dropkick, knocking him back into the corner. Belmont steps out and Bree grabs him and hits a snapmare before hitting a basement dropkick. She then hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Belmont pushes her off. The crowd boos as Bree starts to get up. Belmont rolls over and gets up and Bree then just kicks him in the ribs and hits a snap DDT. The crowd ohs. Bree gets up and moves to the corner. She climbs up to the top rope and glances back at Belmont. She goes for a moonsault and connects. The crowd ohs!

 

Sharper: “Moonsault! Right on target!”

 

1!

 

2!

 

Belmont gets his shoulder up. Bree rolls off. She slowly gets up and Belmont rolls over. Bree turns and runs into the ropes. Pierce however reaches over, intentionally getting her attention. Bree stops and looks at him. The official notices this, warning Pierce. Pierce just backs up as Bree turns back, but Belmont then catches Bree and hoists her up, holding her up for a moment only to drop her with the Skyward Slam. The crowd ohs.

 

Knots: “Dropped her on her head!”

 

Sharper: “A spike exploder suplex! Skyward Slam. Belmont turns it around and Pierce getting in the head of Bree!”

 

Knots: “Come on Maidens. Even it up!”

 

We cut backstage to see NEMO telling YUYO to go, but YUYO holds up a hand, watching. Back in the ring, Bree rolls over and moves to the ropes. She uses them as Belmont just stalks her. She gets up and Belmont kicks her in the ribs before then kicking her again and then smirking as he runs into the ropes, bounces off and drills Bree with the Gilgamesh Full House. Bree hits the mat. Belmont then rolls her over and starts to pull her back up only to then just hits a bridging German suplex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Bree rolls her shoulder up. The crowd cheers. Belmont sits up and turns and starts to get up. Bree rolls over and Belmont drags her up and then places her on the ropes. He clubs her in the back once and then again before shoving her through to the apron. She remains on the apron and Belmont then jumps up, using the top rope and hits a slingshot baseball slide, knocking her to the floor. (1) The crowd boos. Belmont rolls after. (2) He then grabs Bree and drags her up. He then hits the Endless Waltz on the floor. (3) Belmont smirks as he slowly gets up and then walks over and drags Bree up. He turns to the crowd.(4)

 

Belmont: “She could’ve kept this simple! This is on her!”

 

Belmont then rolls her into the ring. Bree rolls away, moving to her hands and knees. Belmont rolls in after. He then gets up and walks over to Bree and grabs her. Belmont hooks her up and goes for the Death Stranding, but Bree backflips through. She then hits the Priceless to the back of Belmont. The crowd cheers. He falls to his hands and knees and then gets up and turns and Bree hits a second superkick. This one knocks Belmont down.

 

Sharper: “And first the Priceless! Then the superkick! And Belmont down.”

 

Knots: “Bree needed that. Oh, did she need that? Getting knocked around on the floor, suplexed all over looks fun when her partner Josh does it. Not when it’s done to you!”

 

Belmont stirs and Bree walks around. She walks over to Belmont and grabs him, pulling him up, and Belmont hits a shot to the ribs and shoves her back. Bree stops herself. Belmont gets up and steps up and goes for a hard right. He hits another and then grabs her and goes to whip her across the ring. Bree, however, stops and pulls him in. Belmont staggers forward and Bree then jumps up and hits the Rectifier. The crowd roars. Bree turns and hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Wil Pierce breaks up the pin with a stomp. The bell sounds. The crowd boos.

 

Sharper: “Damn it! Pierce interfering. Ending this match!”

 

 Bree rolls over and covers up and Pierce turns and stomps Bree over and over and over again.

 

Knots: “The Foundation going to town!”

 

Sharper: “Stomping away. And into New Orleans. The hometown of Bree!”

 

Knots: “Come on Maidens! This is your chance!”

 

Pierce continues to stomp away as Frost looks on. Belmont rolls over, wincing in pain. Pierce just stomps over and over as the bell sounds again. The crowd boos as Bree covers up. Pierce then starts to grind his foot into Bree’s face. The crowd boos louder and louder as Belmont rolls over, grabbing at the ropes. He slowly starts to pull himself up. He winces and turns and joins Pierce in his assault, stomping him. The crowd then roars as Amy Chastaine runs out from the back, joined by Josh Hudson a few strides behind her. Amy slides into the ring. She gets up and nails Belmont with a hard right and then nails Pierce with one. She nails Belmont and then Pierce before nailing Belmont again. Hudson slides in. The crowd roars. Hudson gets up and runs over to Pierce and nails him with a series of hard rights. Belmont swings at Amy, but Amy ducks and jumps to the middle rope and dives back and hits Belmont with the Blackout. The crowd roars. Hudson clothesline Pierce out of the ring. The crowd roars. Hudson turns as Bree rolls over. Hudson heads over to check on Bree. Amy walks around the ring, the crowd cheers.

 

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine! Bree’s friend. Josh Hudson. Her boyfriend! And they come out to help her! Against the Shinigami Foundation!”

 

Knots: “No Maidens! Just Hudson! Just Chastaine! And Shinigami got some good shots in on Bree!”

 

Bree winces as Amy walks around. She glares at Pierce and Belmont as Hudson checks on Bree. Bree rolls over, looking at Pierce and Belmont as they walk around the ring, rejoining Jamison Frost. They start to head to the back. The crowd cheers Amy, Josh and Bree as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Josh Hudson, Amy Chastaine and Bree Lancaster talking backstage.

 

Bree: “Thanks.”

 

Amy: “Honestly, it’s the least we could do. Not going to let that happen here, in this city. In our city.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Hudson: “And well, I hope I don’t have to give a reason.”

 

Bree: “No…but I didn’t see any Maidens out there. For Justice? Yeah…just more bull.”

 

Hudson: “Just revealing who they really are.”

 

Bree: “Truth hurts…”

 

Bree winces as the scene cuts away.

 

Breakdown opens at ringside where Adam Sharper and Jonathan Knots sit at the announce position.

 

Sharper: “Bree rightly noting the lack of any Maidens coming to help. And YUYO was watching. We saw them.”

 

Knots: “That match is just getting more and more personal by the week.”

 

Sharper: “And Apocalypse has plenty more on the horizon. Amy Chastaine to challenge Josh Hudson for the World Title. But not only that, the finals of the Trios Tournament. In moments, the two teams will meet face to face. But let’s first take a look at how we got here.”

 

The Trios Tournament 2024 logo comes up on the screen.

 

LAST WEEK:

We open up to see Gavin Taylor and Xander Valentine in the ring. Gavin then runs across the ring, and bounces off, but this time, Xander hits a boot. Gavin falls back and to the ropes. Xander then turns as YUYO springboards to the top rope and dives forward, not yelling anything, but Xander catches her. The official tells YUYO to get out. YUYO looks at him, shaking his head and Xander then runs and throws her at Glory. Glory and YUYO fall to the floor. As this happens, Heaven comes up behind Gavin and low blows him. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor and Xander Valentine were the legal men in their semifinals. YUYO tried to go big. Xander caught him, but in the chaos, Billy Heaven Jr. using a low blow to catch Gavin.”

 

Knots: “This after Taylor hit him with a Gavin Taylor Lariat and he didn’t like it.”

 

Sharper: “Xander hit the Valhalla has Fallen and that punched his team’s ticket to the finals.”

 

Gavin steps out and Xander spins him around and hoists him onto his shoulders and turns, dropping him with the Valhalla has Fallen. The crowd ohs. Xander goes for the pin. Blythe in the corner, looking at Heaven who smirks.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd cheers as the bell sounds. Xander rolls off. The Trios Tournament logo comes up on the screen. We cut to the other semifinals match. Chris Lawler climbs up to the top rope. The crowd roars as he then dives off and goes for the Air Assault on Andrew Raynes. He connects. He covers Raynes.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Polly breaks it up.

 

Sharper: “Chris Lawler thought he may have Andrew Raynes here. Polly Pingotti with the save.”


Knots: “This was after Selena Frost seemed to just have enough. Tagged out and took a moment to recover.”

 

Sharper: “Scott Reed wanted to get his hands on Selena all match, but went after Polly here.”

 

Polly rolls over and Reed enters and runs over and nails Polly with a hard right and then another and another before turning and throwing her to the floor. Polly staggers over. She turns back and Reed hits a vaulting press onto her.

 

Sharper: “But with Reed and Polly out. Selena Frost saw her opportunity.”

 

Selena walks around the ring as Lawler rolls over and gets up. He then turns and grabs Raynes. He pulls him up. Raynes nails him a couple of times before running into the ropes. He bounces off and Lawler presses him over his head. He turns, but Selena rolls in and hits Lawler with the Glass Shard. Lawler falls back and Raynes lands on top of him. Luz turns and pulls herself up and goes to enter, but Selena runs over and dropkicks her back.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The bell sounds as Raynes’s music plays throughout the arena. The Trios Tournament logo comes up on the screen.

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost drops Lawler. Raynes gets the pin. And here we are. Trios Tournament finals – Xander Valentine, Billy Heaven Jr. and Amelia Blythe against Selena Frost, Andrew Raynes, and Polly Pingotti.”

 

Knots: “Some interesting history in there too.”

 

Sharper: “And Jaina Lancaster is in the ring as these two teams are about to face off.”

 

We cut to the middle of the ring where Jaina Lancaster stands, microphone in hand.

 

Jaina: “Thank you Adam. Fans…at Apocalypse, we will see the Finals of the 2024 Trios Tournament take place.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Jaina: “And right now, we’re going to bring both teams out, so they can stand face to face before they meet in eight days time.”

 

Jaina turns to the stage.

 

Jaina: “So first, please allow me to welcome…team number one….Xander Valentine, Amelia Blythe & Billy Heaven Jr.!”

 

The crowd roars as “Victorious” by Skillet begins playing as the lights dim a bit. Slowly, Amelia Blythe makes her way onto the stage, putting herself front and center as she folds her hands in front of her, looking like a proper young lady as she looks somewhat solemnly down towards the ring. After a moment of this, Amelia slowly unfolds her hands and runs them along her mask, a smile slowly coming to her face. The SCW World Tag Team Championship sits around her waist. La Pequena Luz joins her. The two look at one another and head to the ring.

 

Sharper: “We were close to seeing Luz and Amelia fight one another in the finals.”

 

Knots: “Didn’t happen. Thank Selena Frost for that!”

 

Amelia and Luz get halfway to the ring before the music changes.

  

Do it baby! Do what I should think!
Do it-do it baby, do what I could think!

The opening polyphonic strokes of Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” hit the PA, and the crowd immediately turns to boos. The stage lights intensify in brightness. Through the light, we can see the outline of an emerging competitor.

I AIN’T EVER REP A SET BABY!

A two-step through the light and into the ramp, Billy Heaven pops onto the scene in his wrestling gear, a very large pair of sunglasses on his face.

I AIN’T DO NO WRONG!

A shimmy and a hard stop.

I COULD CLEAN UP GOOD FOR YA! OH I KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG!

A sharp three-hundred degree pivot on the ball of his foot, a crisp landing in a split-legged stance, left hand pointing to the sky.

‘CAUSE I WANNA MAKE IT, SO BADLY!

A sharp return of his upward pointed hand into an intense pump, thrust, and strut forward.

I’M A MILLION DOLLA BAYBAY, DON’T AT ME!

Phillips: “Next, from Los Angeles, California, this is Billy Heaven Jr.!”


And with that said, Billy Heaven Jr. obnoxiously smiles pointing to the crowd as he makes his way down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “And Billy Heaven Jr. showed himself to not be a liability. Managing to get his team here, helping them. That low blow.”

 

Knots: “While he also didn’t exactly go to plan. I don’t know if Xander and Amelia can rein him in. That said, I’m sure Selena Frost would love him!”

 

Sharper: “Oh dear…”

 

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

“Some are born to kill
Others are born to run
Some need to keep on takin'
Till you ain't got none”

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

“But baby, I wasn't built to die
Lay down and be crucified
Nah, no matter how hard they try
To push me down
Still I rise”

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

The curtain drops to reveal Xander. A quick salvo of pyros explodes in front of him before he steps through the smoke with an intense look on his face. He goes from one side of the stage to the next, yelling out to the crowd and throwing up his arms. He then stops at the top of the ramp and throws his arm up into the air. He starts down the ramp, Xander’s gaze affixed on the ring. In the ring, we see Billy Heaven trying to talk to Jaina only for Amelia to step up with Luz to stop him. Billy backs up, hands up. Jaina looks around as

Sharper: “Billy Heaven making friends.”

 

Knots: “I mean he did try to go out with Jaina. Maybe checking to make sure it’s still no.”

 

Sharper: “Definitely looks like it.”

 

Knots: “Yeah…plus, she…well…is more likely to go out with Amelia or Luz!”

 

Sharper: “Xander Valentine entering and you can see Billy backing off, so Xander may be policing him a bit.”

 

Billy backs off as he turns to Xander and raises an arm for a high-five, but Xander ignores him and walks around the ring. Jaina then steps up.

 

Jaina: “And their opponents, Team 2…The team of Selena Frost, Andrew Raynes, and Polly Pingotti!”

 

The crowd gives a more mixed reaction before a coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot. A few seconds pass, which is when an open field is shown up on the SCW tron. A flock of birds rise up from the tall grass and fly away as the sound of a piano can be heard playing, leading into the opening of "Bird Set Free" by Sia. The moment the opening words are heard, Polly steps out from the back and stands at the forefront on the stage. She looks up at the tron to see one straggling bird rise up from the grass all by its lonesome. Polly admires the one small bird that begins to fly away now too until Sia reaches the chorus, which is when she turns around as a pair of pyros goes off on each side of the entranceway. The nearest camera catches her piercing bright green eyes as she begins to walk down the ramp and down to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Polly Pingotti shockingly working well with Selena Frost. We thought that may be more of an issue.”

 

Knots: “Not at all. Then again, they both want that moment for different reasons. And that’s apparently enough to motivate things.”

 

Sharper: “While Polly also trying to talk to CHBK earlier about Marissa Swanson, and yes, that name should sound familiar. I don’t understand that situation there.”

 

Knots: “Taking a risk on the woman who tormented her…use the Trios then! Win and you have further motivation!”

The arena goes dark and strobe lights pulse through the arena as "Through Struggle" hits the speakers. The crowd erupts into raucous boos as the lights dim around the entrance ramp, smoke begins to rise. After the intro kicks in, the lights start flashing as the smoke gets thicker, after a few moments we see Andrew Raynes appear through the smoke, his head shifted towards the ring, focused, a cold stare. He stands there for a few seconds still looking around, devoid of the fans.  He starts walking slowly with a cold stare in his eyes. 

 

Sharper: “Andrew Raynes, how about this. Returning at Rise to Greatness. Helping Amy Chastaine. And now one win away from a Trios contract.”

 

Knots: “And we still don’t know why he helped Amy!”

  

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, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe. She takes her time, milking the boos, and attention, as she walks down the rampway to the ring.

 

Sharper: “And last but not least…Selena Frost. Who if her teams wins, she has a rematch for the World Title and a contract for any match she wants.”

 

Knots: “And we know she’ll let everyone know!”

 

Selena Frost walks over to the ring. She then slowly walks to the steel steps and walks up them. She looks in the ring and then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. She then stops as she leans back against the ropes, moving to the corner, almost watching the field. Jaina looks around as the music fades out.

 

Jaina: “Ladies…gentlemen….Two teams I would say are evenly matched-“

 

Billy Heaven comes forward and leans over.

 

Billy: “Bring that bakery over here. You know the world should hear what I have to say first.”

 

Jaina rolls her eyes as she turns to Billy, getting closer to avoid him pulling on the microphone.

 

Billy: “Damn…she was champ?”

 

Billy sizes up Selena as she just looks at Billy, clearly unimpressed.

 

Billy: “Damn…now I know what I’m gunning for when we win! I mean, let’s face it….MVP right here and it’s not gonna stop. And…wait…”

 

Billy then pulls out his phone. He then starts to film, holding the phone up and turning to show his team.

 

Billy: “Gotta make sure Insta is on this. We get us…the winners…and them….”

 

Billy spins around to show Raynes, Pingotti, and Frost.

 

Billy: “The losers! Hard losers. Losing so hard that-“

 

Andrew Raynes then grabs the phone and pulls it away from Billy.

 

Billy: “Hey!”

 

Raynes drops the phone and stomps on it. The crowd cheers. Jaina pulls the microphone away.

 

Jaina: “Thank you for that.”

 

Jaina turns to Raynes as he leans forward and talks into the microphone.

 

Raynes: “Oh I did that for myself-“

 

Billy: “That was a brand new iPhone, asshat?!”

 

Raynes: “Kiss my ass? Want to put that on Instagram? Probably going to get you banned. Then again, at least the seven brained-celled morons who watch you will know why you’re offline. It won’t be because you won’t be able to hold a phone.”

 

The crowd roars. Billy leans over.

 

Billy: “Hey! Don’t make me have to show you up in front of the world. I-“

 

Xander grabs Billy and pulls him back and then pushes him to the ropes. He points at him and says something to him. Billy just leans back, trying to cool things off. Amelia and Xander lock eyes briefly before Xander turns back. Jaina extends the microphone to him.

 

Xander: “I think the temperature has no need to raise until Apocalypse. And as much of an annoying jackass he is, he is on our team, and we will make it work as we did last week.”

 

Polly then steps up. Jaina moves the microphone to Polly. Amelia and Luz meanwhile keep watching Selena as Selena leans back, watching the scene play out.

 

Polly: “Just like we did.”

 

Polly looks at her opponents.

 

Polly: “Everyone thought we’d kill ourselves. Selena and I especially.”

 

Polly glances back at Selena.

 

Polly: “But we both have bigger plans. And next week, it’s vindication. To win next week, to get through three teams made up of the best of SCW to finally have a Trios contract…I’ve made it no secret what I want. That’s respect. No more games, no more coming up short. Just stepping up in one week, at Apocalypse, getting the key to unlock EVERYTHING.”

 

Polly looks across.

 

Polly: “So Billy…keep being a creep. Amelia, Xander, bring your worst. We’re not going down. Period.”

 

Xander: “We have every intention.”

 

Jaina turns the microphone back to Xander before Andrew takes it.

 

Raynes: “Too bad…if I’m a betting man, you won’t have a chance.”

 

Raynes turns to Selena.

 

Raynes: “She already beat you with the biggest prize on the line. And we already know you won’t do what’s needed anymore, Xander.”

 

Xander looks at Selena as Selena smirks. She then mockingly says “believe it” outside of earshot of the microphone. Xander looks at her. Raynes smirks.

 

Raynes: “I think this may be a good day on September 29 for the three of us.”

 

Jaina then takes the microphone back.

 

Jaina: “Two major teams going at it. A lot of talent, former champions, even former winners and-“

 

Amelia Blythe then walks forward to the microphone. Jaina stops and extends it to her.

 

Amelia: “So that’s it…a flippant Believe it, Selena?”

 

Luz watches Amelia as Selena looks at Amelia.

 

Amelia: “This…Luz and I have known you for a while. This is our first time seeing this up close. Hard to believe. Since you returned in January. Holding a rematch clause over everyone. Now, just sniping. Seeing this in person, I wondered what we’d get. The same Selena that forced us to get to the next level, or a shadow of that. And I have my answer.”

 

Amelia looks at Selena, then Polly, and then Raynes. Billy Heaven turns and pumps his fist.

 

Billy: “Tell her!”

 

Luz glances at her.

 

Amelia: “We have two teams that many people thought may implode. But our drive and our talent brought us here. You want to talk about respect, or stepping up, or being able to get it done….This match at Apocalypse could go either way. A lot of variable, but if you believe it’s going to come down to one person…”

 

Amelia turns to Luz and then back to Selena.

 

Amelia: “You’re wrong. It’s going to come to who came fight through any issues and stand tall. And Selena…you’ve just ensured I’m going to try and do anything I can to show that maybe you need to reminder YOURSELF who you are.”

 

Selena then steps up and walks over. Polly and Raynes glance at her. Selena steps up as Jaina turns to move the microphone to her. Xander stands with Amelia as Billy starts to walk behind Amelia, only for Xander to grab him and move him to his side opposite Amelia.

 

Selena: “Amelia…you too…When we win, don’t count on Alex to give you another pep talk. He doesn’t give a damn about you, to do the right things, or anything else. And Deanna and I won’t be there to motivate you.”

 

Selena then stops and turns to Xander.

 

Selena: “And Xander…keep counting your days.”

 

Selena then turns and walks over to the ropes and steps through them. Raynes glances at her. He turns and shrugs before exiting too. Polly stands in the ring, last of the three, looking at her opponents. She then backs up.

 

Jaina: “At Apocalypse, the Finals of the Trios Tournament. Selena Frost, Polly Pingotti, and Andrew Raynes on one side, Xander Valentine, Billy Heaven Jr. and Amelia Blythe on the other. Who will win the Trios Tournament contracts!”

 

Billy heads over to check on his smashed phone as Xander, Amelia and Luz watch as Selena heads to the back. Andrew is a few yards behind, with Polly last to head to the back.

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost with a parting shot.”

 

Knots: “But they are leaving together. So even if Selena just doing it herself, her team standing with her.”

 

Sharper: “One more match – if they can survive that, whoever stands tall will know its worth it. Each team member earns a contract they can use for any match they wish in the next year.”

 

Selena heads to the back as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Destiny Page stands with Chris Dumont backstage.

 

Page: “Destiny Page here with Chris Dumont and I understand you’re not pleased with-“

 

Dumont: “Gavin….”

 

Dumont interrupts and steps forward. Page just holds the microphone in front of him.

 

Dumont: “You know I wanted you. I know you can’t beat me. And with Light in the Darkness otherwise disposed, you should face me. But you challenge Ryan LeCavalier.”

 

Dumont scoffs.

 

Dumont: “Cowardice is only going to get you so far. I am not done with you. There is much more left in our fight. MUCH more….”

 

Dumont looks at the camera and heads off as the scene cuts away.

 

Gigi Steward vs. Marie Jones

 

"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"

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen….”

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

Phillips: ..."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.

Phillips: “And introducing next, her opponent…”

“That's My Girl” plays throughout the arena as the stage and video screen goes dark. Gigi’s video plays on the screen and she steps out on to the stage wearing a black leather with tiny metal spikes on it and also a bandana covering her face. She walks up to the center of the stage and stretches her arms out embracing the fans support for her. She begins is march to the walk to the ring walking with a purpose. She gets to ringside and rushes into the ring rolling inside. She marches to the corner and hops on the middle ropes and throws out her own hand sign to the fans. She then rips off the bandana and tosses it into the crowd. Gigi hops off the ropes and takes off her jacket setting it aside for ring crew to pick up and she gets ready for her match.

Phillips: “The Princess of Wrestling…Gigi Steward!!!”

The ref calls for the bell. Gigi and Marie step out of their corners, meeting in the center of the ring. Marie lifts her arms out and Gigi moves in, and they lock up.

Sharper: “Gigi Steward and Marie Jones facing off in this contest. Both part of major wrestling families. Both want to make names for themselves.”

Knots: “Marie has achieved some success here and there on her own in SCW. Gigi has made it known she wants to get into singles contention.”

Sharper: “And what may, or may not, be surprising is that her mother Katie, supports this move.”

Marie pushes forward and down, causing Gigi to bridge.

Sharper: “Marie getting the better of Gigi in the early goings.”

Gigi then manages to push up, bending Marie down to the mat, pinning her shoulders against the canvas.

1!


2!

Marie manages to bridge up, lifting her shoulders off the mat, before getting all the way to her feet. Gigi breaks the lock-up before delivering a knife edge chop. Marie staggers back a bit before stepping forward and connecting with a chop of her own. Gigi fires back with a second chop before Marie comes back with a forearm, followed by a second, and a third as she gets Gigi into the ropes.

Marie drives a knee into Gigi’s abdomen before whipping her across the ring. Gigi bounces off the ropes. Marie goes for a spin kick, but Gigi dunks under. Gigi gets behind Marie, hooks her and brings her down to the mat with a German for a pin attempt.

1!


2!

Marie kicks out.

Knots: “Maybe having her mother’s blessing has motivated Gigi. That’s her second pin attempt.”

Gigi gets up as Marie gets to one knee. Gigi charges and hits a running knee. Marie nearly falls back, but Gigi hooks her and drives Marie down with a DDT. Gigi then gets to her feet and makes her way to the corner. Gigi climbs up top.

Sharper: “Gigi looking to fly!”

Gigi leaps off the top, going for a frog splash, but Marie gets her knees up as Gigi connects. Gigi bounces off and onto the mat, clutching her ribs.

Sharper: “Marie getting the knees up. There’s no telling what kind of damage Gigi just suffered.”

Marie gets to her feet while Gigi pushes herself to one knee. Marie charges and connects with a knee to the face. Gigi goes to fall back but Marie grabs her and takes Gigi down with a snap suplex. Marie goes for her own cover.

1!


2!

Gigi shoots the shoulder up. Marie pulls Gigi up, before driving her knee into Gigi’s abdomen. She then hooks both arms and drives Gigi down with a double arm DDT.”

Knots: “The Phoenix just spiked Gigi’s head off the mat!”

Sharper: “Going for the cover.”

1!


2!

Gigi kicks out once again! Marie gets up and pulls Gigi from the mat, only for Gigi to connect with a European uppercut. Marie falls into the ropes and Gigi pulls her into an inside cradle.

Sharper: “Inside cradle!”

1!

2!

3…NO!!!

Knots: “Marie still in this thing.”

Marie rolls forward and scrambles to her feet while Gigi charges over. Marie connects with a kick to the midsection. Gigi doubles over as Marie steps back then steps forward, coming off one leg, connecting with a superkick. Gigi falls into the ropes and Marie grabs her before driving her down with a headlock driver.

Sharper: “The Ave Maria! That’s gotta be it!”

1!

2!


3!

The ref calls for the bell as “Haunted” hits through the PA system. Marie sits up and looks down at Gigi before the ref lifts her hand in victory.

Phillips: “Here is your winner by result of a pin fall…’The Phoenix’ Marie Jones!!!”

Marie pulls away from the ref and looks towards the entrance ramp, before quickly turning behind her. Gigi is shown slowly stirring. Marie then looks at the entrance ramp once again, slowly getting out of the ring.

Knots: “What was that about?”

Sharper: “We know Marie and Kim Williams have had issues with the newly formed ‘Fall of Man’ in recent weeks.”

Marie is shown looking behind her once again, before reaching the curtain, as we fade away.

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see The One Kirsten Scott. She holds her hands in front of her and looks up at the camera.

 

Scott: “So I get a mystery opponent….”

 

Scott pauses.

 

Scott: “Someone returning. CHBK is even having fun. Playing with people from the past as I look to carve the path for the talents of the future. And he even has to protect the past by making it a mystery.”

 

Scott looks forward.

 

Scott: “Whoever is the poor son of a bitch who will step into the ring with me…know that you will be humiliated, you will be made a fool of, and you probably will want to retire shortly after!”

 

Scott pauses.

 

Scott: “Eff around and find out….I am in no mood for this crap. And CHBK….I hope you’re happy when whoever this poor son of a bitch is gets humiliated…because after, I’m going to focus on SCW gold.”

 

Scott pauses again.

 

Scott: “You can’t stop what I stand for. Scott Reed got lucky. You screwed over Kandis. And you just f[bleep]ed whoever you have against me. I hope you’re happy.”

 

Scott gets up and walks forward, past the camera as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Dexter Grant vs. Chase Upshaw

 

“United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama,
Haiti, Jamaica, Peru,
Republic Dominican, Cuba, Caribbean,
Greenland, El Salvador, too.”

Nations of the World by Rob Paulson plays. Chase Upshaw makes his way onto the stage shouting and cursing as loud as he can. The camera and microphones catch some of the curse words, causing the networks to bleep him out.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a ten minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, from Durham, North Carolina, he is Chase Upshaw!”


“Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela,
Honduras, Guyana, and still,
Guatemala, Bolivia, then Argentina,
And Ecuador, Chile, Brazil.”

Chase starts to march his way down to the ring, flipping off a few fans along the way and mocking their complete and total lack of Geography knowledge.

“Costa Rica, Belize, Nicaragua, Bermuda,
Bahamas, Tobago, San Juan,
Paraguay, Uruguay, Suriname,
And French Guiana, Barbados, and Guam.”

Chase Upshaw slides into the ring and prepares for the match to begin.

 

Sharper: “Upshaw victorious in his debut a few weeks ago. But this will be a different challenge.”

 

Knots: “How is Dexter Grant going to greet him? He’s got to know geography right? Wants to disconnect? And well, cellphone bans and social media? Huh?”

 

“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.

 

Phillips: “His opponent, accompanied by Wendell, from Off the Grid, he is the Digital Detoxer, Dexter Grant!”

 

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. 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 storms over to the corner and demands a microphone. Phillips hands him his and Dexter Grant turns back to the middle of the ring.

 

Grant: “You all realize this is a moment where things change.”

 

Grant looks around.

 

Grant: “Tonight, SCW gives me for my in-ring debut a man who claims to be an educator. Focused on geography. Probably using a handheld device, getting his misinformation from Wikipedia. He probably has no clue where he actually is, like those other dolts we saw earlier-“

 

Grant is suddenly spun around and Upshaw nails him with a hard right. Grant falls back, dropping the microphone. Upshaw then grabs it and brings it to his lips.

 

Upshaw: “We’re in the home of pirates, drunks, and whores…New Orleans!”

 

The crowd boos, although some roar, as the bell sounds. Grant gets up and Upshaw nails him with a hard right and then another and another, knocking him into the corner. He then nails him with kick to the ribs before pulling him out and hitting an Australian Outback Arm Drag. Upshaw then gets up and turns to Grant and grabs him, but Grant suddenly drills him with the Unwanted Notification. Upshaw just drops.

 

Sharper: “Oh my God! What a kick! What a kick to the head.”

 

Knots: “And Upshaw walked into it. Tell me the location now!”

 

Grant then steps forward and stomps Upshaw in the chest over and over and over again. Upshaw covers up and Grant drops down and nails him with a series of hard right hands to the side of the head. Upshaw keeps covering up as the official counts.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Grant gets up and walks around the ring. Upshaw rolls over, holding his head and chest. He slowly stirs and Grant then nails him with a hard right. Upshaw falls back and into the middle rope. Grant places Upshaw’s throat on the middle rope and starts to choke him, leaning on his back.

 

Grant: “See, you think you’re smart. You’re like those teens chasing likes on the internet. No one thinks you’re special and you don’t need their vindication, but you’re pathetic. Just pathetic!”

 

Grant berates Upshaw, leaning on his throat.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Grant steps off as Upshaw rolls back, holding his throat, coughing. He slowly starts to get up, moving to the ropes.

 

Knots: “Jesus! The man is nuts! I may tweet about it!”

 

Sharper: “Dexter Grant just losing it and choking Upshaw. Berating him.”

 

Knots: “And I don’t even know if he has a Twitter. If he’s on TikTok, he’s ahead of the game.”

 

Upshaw uses the ropes to get up and Grant nails him in the ribs with a hard right before he pulls him out and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and hits a running knee strike. Upshaw hits the mat. Grant walks around the ring. He then goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Upshaw kicks out. He rolls over and starts to get up and Grant then nails him with a hard right and turns and runs into the ropes. He bounces off and goes for a running clothesline, but Upshaw kicks him in the ribs, grabs his head and hits the Mediterranean Neckbreaker.

 

Sharper: “Good neckbreaker by Upshaw. But all desperation.”

 

Knots: “And Grant is getting up.”

 

Upshaw turns and then kicks him in the ribs and goes for the South American Suplex, but Grant spins through and then hits the Clickbait. Upshaw drops. The crowd ohs. He rolls over and stirs as Grant watches him. Upshaw staggers up to his feet only for Grant to force him back down and locks in the Disconnect to Reconnect! Upshaw yells out as Grant pulls back on his face. The official goes to check and quickly Upshaw starts to tap out. The crowd boos as the bell sounds. Grant keeps the hold on for a moment longer before letting go and looking around.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via submission, The Digital Detoxer, Dexter Grant!”

 

Sharper: “And Dexter Grant makes Chase Upshaw tap out.”

 

Knots: “And in New Orleans! See! I know where we are!”

 

Sharper: “Dexter Grant with the Disconnect to Reconnect. And Upshaw had only one option…to tap out.”

 

Dexter Grant slowly gets up and the official goes to raise his arm before he pulls away, pointing at fans in the front row who are using their phones to film him. Grant snaps at them as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Brittany Lohan vs. Waylon Creek

SCW Television Championship

 

"I Am Machine" by Three Days Grace blasts over the loudspeakers as the lights in the arena go out and the fans instantly start to boo heavily when they recognize whose theme song it is. Just a spotlight focuses on the curtains of the entrances the clips once again fades away into the words that read: “Bleeding you is more than just torment.”

The curtains slowly start to part as Brittany Lohan, slips through the curtain like a slithering snake. She looks like everything, but relaxed as her whole body is tensed looking like she’s ready to strike at the drop of a dime like a coiled cobra. Her icy eyes pan around the arena and the fans closest to the ramp and she snarls at a few of them get a little too vocal with her. However, the moment that her eyes catch the glimpse of the ring she shuts the fans out and turns all of her attention to the squared circle.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall and has a fifteen minute time limit. First, on her way to the ring, the challenger, from San Diego, California, she is the Brittany Lohan!!!”

With clenched fists, gritted teeth, and glaring icy eyes… Lohan starts to make her way down to the ring methodically. Lohan is taking slow, calculated, but powerful steps towards the ring. Her icy glare is so fixated on the ring that it would seem to appear that she doesn’t realize that the arena is nearly sold out. The way that she looks right now it might as well be empty for all she cares.

As she nears the squared circle, Lohan slows down to a snails pace as she proceeds to walk around the perimeter of the ring with her eyes closed. When she’s satisfied she opens her eyes and reaches up to grab the bottom rope with her right hand and pulls herself up onto the apron only allowing one knee to touch before she rolls into the ring.

With Lohan in the ring she gets on both of her knees, closing her eyes, as she lifts both of her arms up into the air. She holds that position for several seconds before she slows climbs up to her feet, but then as if a switch was flipped somewhere her entire presence changes. It intensifies as she starts to warm up by running off the ropes and doing some stretches as she waits for her victim of the night. Lohan’s video finishes up with the words: “…Just stand there and stare as my world crumbles.”

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 behind curtain emerges a muscular figure in a skull mask, adorned by torn up flannels, being led by a black lab on a leash.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Wailing Creek, Idaho, he is the SCW Television Champion, Waylon Creek!”

The dog leads the way as Waylon Creek, carrying the SCW Television Championship, follows close behind, looking around the arena. He hands the dog off to a stagehand 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. He calmly goes to his corner without any posing. He hands his title to Jennifer Cassidy, the official, who promptly holds it over her head. The SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “Television Championship match. Waylon Creek has been nothing short of impressive since his debut.”

Knots: “And Brittany Lohan returning to singles action. Brittany is a former Underground Champion. To earn that title, she defeated the then seemingly unbeatable Ducky. Could she do the same against Waylon?’

Sharper: “Waylon, as you said, is impressive, but Brittany has shown she can take as much punishment as she can dish out and then some.”

Waylon and Lohan meet in the center of the ring. Lohan headbutts Waylon who staggers just a bit. Lohan then stomps over and begins hitting Waylon with forearms to the back, backing him into the ropes. Waylon spins around and Lohan begins connecting with a series of chops then punches.

Sharper: “Lohan coming out swinging.”

Knots: “Showing off that explosive style she’s used in the past, always taking the fight before her opponent gets the chance to do the same.”

Lohan goes to whip Waylon across the ring, but Waylon reverses, pulling Lohan into a belly to belly suplex. Waylon gets to his feet and begins to stomp away on Lohan who is shown pulling her way to the ropes despite the heavy stomps.

Sharper: “Lohan taking abuse but she’s continuing to move forward.”

Lohan reaches the ropes while Waylon stomps on her again. Lohan grabs the second rope and begins to pull her up, but Waylon drives a forearm into her lower back over and over, but Lohan manages to connect with a back elbow, then a spinning back fist.

Waylon stumbles back and Lohan charges. Waylon goes for a clothesline, but Lohan dunks it, bouncing off the ropes as Waylon turns around, as Lohan takes him down with a spear. The crowd erupts. Lohan goes for the cover.

Sharper: “I don’t know how but Lohan manages to take the champion down with a spear.”

1!


2!

Waylon powers out. Lohan gets to her feet and begins to hammer away at Waylon as he tries to get to his feet.

Knots: “The challenger staying on the champion. I’d say its wise to do so, given Waylon’s track record.”

Waylon manages to shove Lohan back. Lohan charges but Waylon takes her down with a sidewalk slam. Waylon gets to his feet and grabs Lohan before taking her down with a belly to back suplex. Waylon goes for a cover.

1!


2!

Lohan kicks out. Waylon drives his knee into Lohan’s throat before the referee steps forward to break it up. Waylon backs up but only an inch or two, before diving forward and connecting with a forearm to the side of Lohan’s skull.

Crowd: “OOOHHH!!!”

Sharper: “What a vicious forearm from the champion.”

Lohan is shown clutching the side of her head while Waylon gets to his feet. He stomps over and stomps her in the side of the head before reaching down and pulling Lohan up from the mat. He hooks her and lifts her up before taking Lohan back down with a vertical suplex. Lohan sits up and clinches at her lower back, before rolling forward and using the ropes to pull herself up. Lohan turns around, just as Waylon charges and takes her down with a running big boot.

Knots: “Running boot!”

Sharper: “And the champion got all of that one.”

Waylon goes for the cover.

1!


2!

Lohan kicks out!

Sharper: “The challenger is still in this fight.”

Waylon gets up and pulls Lohan to her feet, but she manages to fire off with a European uppercut. Waylon steps back and Lohan steps forward, hitting another European uppercut. Lohan then spins Waylon around, before delivering a headbutt to the back of his skull. Waylon drops to one knee, before Lohan charges and connects with a Yakuza kick. Both hit the mat, barely moving.

Knots: “Lohan took the big man down, but it doesn’t seem she’s able to capitalize.”

Lohan is then shown rolling over and throwing an arm over Waylon.

1!

2!


3…Nooo!!!! Waylon gets the shoulder up!

Sharper: “I thought that was it! The champion managed to kick out.”

Lohan looks at the referee who states it was a two count. Lohan then pushes herself up and grabs Waylon, but Waylon connects with a gut punch. Lohan doubles over and Waylon comes down with a double axe handle, driving Lohan to one knee. Waylon then hooks Lohan, lifting her up and planting her into the mat with a pump handle slam. Waylon then pulls Lohan up, hooking her again and lifting her up.

Knots: “Going for another pump handle slam?”

Waylon then drops Lohan throat first into the top rope! Lohan bounces off and falls to the mat, clutching at her throat.

Sharper: “Waylon sending Lohan throat first into the rope.”

Lohan writhes in pain for managing to sit up, still clutching at her throat. Waylon looks at his hand, before he drops down and locks in the Canary! The crowd roars. Lohan tries to fight it, but Waylon pushes down even more.

1!


2!

3!

The crowd boos as “Mountain Banjo” hits once again. Waylon breaks the Canary and gets to his feet. He is shown glaring at Lohan as she is shown barely stirring. The referee then hands Waylon the Television Championship.

Phillips: “Here is your winner and still…the SCW Television Champion…Waylon Creek!”

Waylon looks at the title before rolling out of the ring and talking hold of his dog’s leash. They are shown walking around the ring, Waylon keeping his eyes on Lohan, who is shown pulling herself to her feet using the ropes. Waylon is shown heading up the ramp. Then, as he arrives, William Heaven walks out from the back, clapping. He then stops at the top of the stage. James Evans and Leroy Adams, holding the Underground Championship, join him. The crowd boos as Waylon walks over and joins them. He looks around as Heaven looks at the crowd.

 

Sharper: “And there you see the Fall of Man. William Heaven’s organization here.”

 

Knots: “Where’s Billy?”

 

Sharper: “Probably far away given his actions.”

 

Heaven reveals a microphone in his hand.

 

Heaven: “Can anyone really stop this man? Is there more that we can prove?”

 

Heaven smiles.

 

Heaven: “Of course there is.”

 

Heaven paces a bit.

 

Heaven: “Because that man is the future of the business and I plan to make sure that he’s well compensated for it. See, all of you can hate what I have done. I’ve heard people stir, outside of the shows…talking about I corrupted people. No…I just give them what they deserve. Even after twenty-one years, SCW forgets that. And everyone deserves to get what they deserve.”

 

Heaven pauses.

 

Heaven: “So what do we deserve? That’s simple…”

 

Heaven walks over to Creek who turns to the ring, Legion sitting next to him.

 

Heaven: “Creek here deserves the world, and mark my words, his soon-to-be record-setting Television Championship reign will just be the beginning. This is a man who can rival the records of Syren with the right guidance and he will get just that.”

 

Heaven turns and walks over to Leroy Adams.

 

Heaven: “Three months in SCW and Leroy Adams became champion. SCW just forgot to give him what he deserved…the contract that reflected his obvious talent. I’ve ensured it and more. Leroy Adams won’t be living off foodstamps anytime soon.”

 

Heaven then turns to James Evans and looks at him, smirking.

 

Heaven: “And James and I are a lot alike. We just want what we deserve. But don’t worry, Kim, that won’t involve you.”

 

Heaven chuckles.

 

Heaven: “Funny enough, you think this is all about you. James Evans reloading. No, Kim, you were the target of Waylon. Why? Because you’ve made clear to everyone around that you want to be more than just the Queen of the Underground. And you did find your heir to the Underground in Leroy. Just because he’s getting paid as he deserves, doesn’t mean he’s changed. He’ll still beat all comers as he’ll prove against YUSA in eight days.”

 

Lohan at this point, looks on from the ring. William Heaven continues.

 

Heaven: “But you, Kim, you’re a threat. Consider it a sign of respect. And Waylon is ready to make sure you understand that you may have new goals…they won’t involved whatever Waylon plans. Because you will have to go through him and he will destroy you.”

 

Heaven smirks.

 

Heaven: “Of course, you said you don’t want to be the hero. That’s fine…You and David can do a wonderful job in the Tag Division. We’re not worried about those titles…yet. So run, Kim, if you want. But respect is right here on a silver platter. You can be more than just the Deathmatch Chick or the women who sent Selena Frost off the deep. You could make history. Waylon will be waiting at Apocalypse.”

 

Heaven smirks.

 

Heaven: “As for James…”

 

Heaven pats James on the back.

 

Heaven: “Our next move is yet to come.”

 

Heaven motions to the group. Leroy turns as James Evans smirks. Waylon Creek looks back at the ring before turning, with Legion, and heading to the back.

 

Sharper: “The Fall of Man with more threats.”

 

Knots: “They attack Kim, they go after Marie, they threaten YUSA. And now the challenge. And do you think Kim’s just going to say, screw it. You don’t call a crazy person a coward!”

 

Sharper: “And I know Kim is done with James Evans. But if you believe them…”

 

Knots: “Will she?”

 

Sharper: “I don’t know. But right now, Fall of Man and Waylon Creek calling her out.”

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Amy Chastaine. The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “We’re not done yet here in New Orleans for Breakdown. Next! Amy Chastaine, the number one contender, speaks to her hometown crowd! We’ll be back with that, here on Breakdown!”

 

The scene fades to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Blue and white lights flash as a fast drumbeat fills the arena followed by the words:

{I will not be afraid! I will not be afraid!}

The crowd roars as Amy Chastaine appears at the top of the stage. “Hell & Consequences” by Stone Sour continues. She looks around the arena as she steps forward and scans the crowd. Many fans are cheering as she looks around, enjoying the reaction, nodding. She takes a few deep breaths before then throwing her arm in the air. Blue and red pyro shoots out in the air.

 

{'Ive done this on my own, and I don’t care what you do to me,

I won't hand over what is mine
I've done this for too long, to let you take it away from me,
it's too late to stop me, cause I refuse to die.}

 

Amy Chastaine heads down the rampway. She hops onto the apron. She then looks around before stepping into the ring. She walks across the ring and over to the corner, where a microphone is waiting for her.

 

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine named the number one contender to Josh Hudson’s World Championship last week by Alex Desoubrais, our COO. A result of her defeating Simon Lyman. And tonight, she’s already been busy.”

 

Knots: “Helping Josh save Bree Lancaster earlier!”

 

Sharper: “And all in her hometown. We’ll be in Vancouver for Apocalypse. And you know there are a lot of emotions here for Amy Chastaine.”

 

Chastaine takes the microphone and looks around the arena as the music starts to face out. An “Amy!” chant echoes throughout the Smoothie King Center. Amy smiles, listening to it, and looking around the arena. She mouths “Thank You” several times as she looks around. She then slowly brings the microphone to her mouth. She then looks around as the chanting slowly quietens. Amy looks around, pausing event longer.

 

Chastaine: “I you had told me that I would be coming out on Breakdown in my hometown the number one contender in September 2024, I don’t know if I’d ever be able to trust you again.”

 

Chastaine pauses.

 

Chastaine: “But here I am just about one week away from challenging for the World Championship again after EVERYTHING I have been through. Relapsing, concussions, Simon GOD DAMNED Lyman….”

 

Chastaine pauses for a moment.

 

Chastaine: “And to do it against someone who…may be one of the people who stood with me in all of it….”

 

Chastaine shakes her head.

 

Chastaine: “I’m not going to stand out here, even though I know this is my hometown, my moment, no…Josh…we’ve already fought alongside each other tonight like we have been fighting on the same side for months now. Josh, just come out here. This…this needs to be our moment.”

 

Chastaine turns to the entrance way.

 

Chastaine: “Josh…please join me.”

 

Chastaine brings the microphone down. She continues to look at the entrance way.

 

Sharper: “Josh Hudson has been dating Bree Lancaster. He also has been helping out with training at the BlackOut Academy. So he’s also been a fixture here in New Orleans.”

 

Knots: “She does realize they’ll be on opposite sides at Apocalypse, right? Wild West and all?”

 

Sharper: “There was respect in the Wild West. There were allies too.”

 

“Duality” blares through the PA system. The crowd roars as Amy softly smiles.

"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 sits over his shoulder.

"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. He then steps into the ring and walks over to Amy. Amy and him quickly share a quick word with one another before Hudson goes over to the corner, asking for a microphone from ring announcer Jason Phillips. Phillips hands him one and Hudson turns back to Amy. The crowd looks on as the music fades out.

 

Sharper: “Josh Hudson happy to oblige.”

 

Chastaine: “Josh, thank you for coming out here.”

 

Hudson: “This is your moment. You’re back here and trust me, after everything you’ve been through. I’ve only been there for part of it, but…you deserve this.”

 

Chastaine: “But you’ve been more of it. See, this may be about me as you and other say with me getting this shot after the hell I’ve partially put myself through, and that I was put through by others, but I’ll be honest…it’s also a testament to what we’ve been doing in this city for some time.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Chastaine: “I mean, we have the proof here in this ring. Bree Lancaster challenging for the Adrenaline Championship. You and I fighting over the World Championship and that’s just part of it.”

 

Amy looks around.

 

Chastaine: “I know they’re here. BlackOut Academy! Represent!”

 

Chastaine looks out before then pointing to a group of men and women standing and cheering in the upper bowl.

 

Knots: “Couldn’t get them better seats?!”

 

Sharper: “Stop it!”

 

Chastaine: “I’ve always tried to give back – to this sport and to this city. And there’s one example how. To train the future, and all while being proud of being from here, from New Orleans, but Josh, you’re just as key a part of it. Joining us after your closed your school…you came to us and you’ve been on hand, helping pick up those pieces after Simon Lyman went scorched earth, trying to take me down with him!”

 

Chastaine turns to Hudson while still pointing at the students.

 

Chastaine: “When I heard I was number one contender, my first reaction is that I thank God it was against you.”

 

Hudson: “Well, I mean everyone seems to want to beat me these days-“

 

Chastaine: “No…not for that. Although, I am damn sure going to try.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Chastaine: “But because this really is full circle. Yes, I want to walk out holding the SCW World Championship again, but I know, win or lose, this is full circle. This is me knowing I can walk out there and not only am I going to have a competitive match, but it’s against someone who has stood alongside me and represents the ideals I wish I could meet!”

 

Chastaine looks at Hudson.

 

Chastaine: “And I thank you, because you winning at Rise to Greatness ensured this…”

 

Hudson: “Amy…it may be full circle, but you never stopped being the top tier talent we all knew you were. Yeah, maybe sometimes life took you down a few notches and Simon Lyman a few more, but I knew it, Bree knew it, Jaina knew it…New Orleans knew that you’d come back, bounce back, and be here.”

 

The crowd roars as Chastaine looks around. She keeps scanning the crowd.

 

Hudson: “And in Vancouver, at Apocalypse, you’re first up for me. And it’s going to be as hard of a challenge as I can imagine. And we’re going to go into this ring and leave it all in there. We don’t need the contracts. We don’t need the politics. We just need two things – the talent and the drive to both want to win and we will both show that in just over one week’s time. So Amy…I want the Hall of Famer. I want the same woman who came after Simon Lyman. I’ll bring you the same man that went after Selena Frost. And we do one more thing for the future of this sport and we show all of them out there, all of these people here in New Orleans, and wrestling fans around the world just what this title represents!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Chastaine: “Don’t worry, Josh. I’m going to be ready to do just that.”

 

Just then, we hear the sound of clapping. The crowd boos as we see Selena Frost walking out from the back, microphone in her hand. She uses the microphone to amplify her clapping. Amy and Josh turn to the entrance way as Selena takes a few more steps forward.

 

Knots: “And Selena Frost isn’t that far behind.”

 

Sharper: “She’s in the Trios Tournament though.”

 

Frost: “Oh Amy, Josh…how nice. Amazing what happens when two people respect each other. Not really the Wild West. Then again, how convenient. Just remember…who may be lurking on the other side.”

 

Frost smirks as the crowd boos.

 

Frost: “And I’ll just have two contracts to allow me to do whatever I want.”

 

The crowd boos some more as Frost then leans forward.

 

Frost: “Believe it…or not…”

 

The crowd then boos a bit as Josh Hudson’s expression changes. Some in the crowd even cheer as Selena Frost turns too as Blake Mason walks out from the back. He stands a few feet away from Selena.

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost with a parting shot, but Blake Mason out.”

 

Knots: “Just standing behind Selena!”

 

Sharper: “He attacked Josh. But is he focusing on Selena?”

 

Knots: “The history with Amy then? I don’t know!”

 

Sharper: “Trios Tournament Finals and Chastaine against Hudson at Apocalypse. September 29…we’ll see you there for Apocalypse!”

 

The scene slowly fades to black…