Breakdown - August 28, 2025

“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:

Breakdown opens up as we see Cid Turner grabbing a bag out of the back of his car. He also grabs the SCW World Championship. The crowd, seeing this inside the arena, cheers.

Sharper: “Welcome to Breakdown, live in Orlando, Florida.

Knots: “And don’t adjust your sets. New champion!”

Sharper: “Cid Turner, the Cinderella story, stunned the world and won the SCW World Championship at Rise to Greatness XXII, but there are a lot of concerns about the damage his body went through. Can he handle it?”

Cid Turner closes the door of his car before starting to walk into the building.

Knots: “Hey-“

Just then, we cut to inside the arena as we see Knots knocked out of his seat at the commentary table, the headset knocked off of him. Sharper slides back as we see Waylon Creek climbing over the barricade.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Waylon Creek! We need help out here. He’s attacking Jonathan Knots!”

Waylon Creek heads over to Knots and Knots slowly gets up as we see William Heaven walking through the crowd, wearing a neckbrace. Ryan LeCavalier walks with him.

Sharper: “And look at that! Heaven in the neck brace, but that LeCavalier. Ryan LeCavalier is with Waylon Creek tonight. And no…get help!”

Creek then grabs Knots and pushes him back against the ring, locking in the Canary. The crowd roars as Creek leans in. William Heaven is helped over the barricade by LeCavalier. He then walks over to Knots, who is quickly slinking down to the floor.

Heaven: “Consequences, Jon. I told you! If this blew up, I would ruin you!”

Heaven turns to Creek.

Heaven: “End his career, Waylon.”

Heaven pats Waylon on the back as Creek pushes back harder and Knots drops to the floor.

Sharper: “They’re trying to injure the Silver-Tongued Devil – They’re trying to injure Knots!”

Waylon leans in as the crowd boos loudly. LeCavalier looks on as Heaven smirks as we see officials, along with SCW agents Dean Black, Lucas Knight, Dillusion, and Hiro Tanaka, heading down. They run down to the ring and Dean steps up and walks over to Waylon. Joined by Tanaka, they start to try and get Creek back. Creek finally pulls off as Knots remains down. Heaven snaps at Black and Knight.

Heaven: “Now you care about a non-wrestler getting hurt, huh?”

Heaven steps up as LeCavalier stands with him, almost guarding him. Creek is pulled back and looks around before looking at Knots. Heaven smirks as we see officials checking on Knots.

Sharper: “Jon Knots is hurt…and the Fall of Man…the new look Fall of Man I guess, just took their first victim after a very rough Rise to Greatness!”

The camera gets a good shot of Knots as he does, holding his throat, gasping for air.

“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 the Fall of Man standing tall. 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 Light in the Darkness hitting Wisteria Waltz against an opponent. Lexy Chapel is then shown showing off Syren. Amy Chastaine posing follows before we see James Evans powerbombing La Pequena Luz off the top rope.

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

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

We then cut to a live shot of the inside of the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. We see officials around Jonathan Knots as they have a neck brace around his neck, while he’s on a backboard, and a stretcher. They also have an oxygen mask on him. They start to wheel him around the ring. The cameras follow him as they get him to the rampway. They then start to move him alongside the rampway, keeping him on the floor and escorting him to the back. We cut to Adam Sharper at the announce table.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jonathan Knots attacked by Waylon Creek and the Fall of Man with William Heaven aiming for some measure of revenge after Knots’s attack to humble Chris Dumont did not go as well as he hoped at Rise to Greatness. We do have a big show tonight. Huge main event – Fall of Man to defend their World Tag Team Championships against the Shinigami Foundation and we assume it will be Waylon Creek and Ryan LeCavalier of all teams. But…we’re trying to figure that out and so much more and…”

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 looks around and storms to the ring.

Sharper: “And Selena Frost now joining us and you can tell from her expression, she’s not thrilled. She thought she would be World Champion!”

We then open up backstage to see Knots about to be placed inside the ambulance. We then see a couple of the officials and medical technicians scatter. Dillusion steps up as we see Veil calmly walking over to Knots. He just looks at Dillusion before turning to Knots. He then stands over him. The crowd boos.

Sharper: “My God…Veil…what the hell does he want?!”

Dillusion: “Veil…you don’t need to be here.”

Veil looks at Knots and then leans over and whispers something to him. He then backs away as Dillusion moves in front of him.

Dillusion: “Come on. Let’s get him in.”

The EMTs and officials return and move him into the ambulance. They then close the doors as the lights start to go and after a few moments, the ambulance starts to drive off. Back in the ring, Selena is handed a microphone. She turns back to the middle of the ring. The music fades out.

Selena: “We don’t need to waste much time with this!”

Selena looks around.

Selena: “I know all of you are just thrilled that Cid Turner is World Champion again.”

The crowd cheers. Selena looks around.

Selena: “But let’s face it. The man is barely standing and held together by hopes and dreams at this point. He has a permanent condition and SCW doesn’t need another part timer on top, and one that may croak just by taking a deep breath given the shape his body is in!”

Sharper: “God, Selena…”

The crowd boos.

Selena: “But don’t worry – we have someone right here who not only should be World Champion, but would be a fitting end for this apparent legend to ride off into the sunset…while I lead SCW back to the glory it should have. The end of the Wild West. The end of faded legends looking for one last gasp .A consummate professional who has represented greatness for the last decade!”

Selena looks at the camera.

Selena: “So before he completely collapses, can we have that broken out shell of a man come out to the ring. CHBK, you co-sign it, and we can get through this farce now. You have a true champion right here. One who can actually compete at the highest level and I don’t need multiple shots, I don’t need a fluke, and I damn sure don’t need a ladder. I do it by outwrestling my opponents. Rise to Greatness gave Cid life…I can end this. SCW doesn’t have to worry about clearing him and you have your champion. So just send Cid out here. Let’s get it done and we can make it right, okay?”

Selena looks at the camera as the crowd boos. Selena looks around.

Selena: “How can you boo that? You have a champion who can compete every week if need be. I don’t need to check in with the trainer just to see if I can make it through the show!”

Selena look around.

Selena: “So come on, Cid. Milk it one last time! Huh!”

Selena Frost looks around before suddenly the opening chords of “Warrior” by Imagine Dragons reverberate through the arena. Selena Frost turns and looks confused. She then looks around as Chris Lawler walks out from the back. Selena just rolls her eyes.

Selena: “Chris, get the hell out of here. This isn’t the time. I’m sure Jaina can give you your thirty seconds backstage! Someone get Cid out here. Let’s make a moment for this crowd in Orlando, huh?!”

Selena looks around as Chris Lawler continues to walk down to the ring. Selena continues to pace around the ring.

Sharper: “Chris Lawler coming to the ring. He was victorious at Rise to Greatness, but not in the way he wanted. Dante Slayton choking him out in the ropes after a hard fought fight. But what is he doing here?”

Chris Lawler reaches the ring and pulls himself up onto the apron. He steps into the ring. He steps forward as Selena turns to him.

Selena: “Chris, please. They probably can put some time for you between the second and third match-“

Lawler then nails Selena with a haymaker. The crowd roars as Selena turns, stunned. Lawler then walks over to the microphone. He then grabs it.

Lawler: “No, Selena, we don’t need someone like you as World Champion. Cid Turner has more heart and more qualities of a champion than anyone else!”

The crowd roars.

Lawler: “I’ve known for two decades. I’ve been in the ring with him. And God knows you could show some damn respect if you could get past your own God damned ego. Trust me…I’m glad you’re not World Champion. Now how about you leave the ring so we can get to what these fans paid to see!”

The crowd roars. Lawler throws the microphone down. Selena looks around, totally stunned. Lawler then turns and exits the ring. He then places the microphone on the apron. The crowd cheers him as he shakes his head and heads to the back. Selena Frost continues to look around stunned.

Sharper: “Lawler, and I’m sure he has other things on his mind, but coming out and standing up for Cid. He just blasted Selena Frost. I think Frost is in shock!”

Backstage, the scene opens up to see William Heaven grabbing a drink and trying to drink it while in the Fall of Man locker room. Ryan LeCavalier looks around the room as Waylon Creek turns to her. William then turns.

William: “Now…we need to get the bad taste of –“

Waylon: “William…”

William stops.

Waylon: “We don’t need any inspirational speeches, nor speeches that talk of what’s gone wrong. Giovanni Aries is done, right?”

William says nothing. Waylon turns to Ryan.

Waylon: “We’ve then upgraded.”

Ryan: “Are you sure? I came here-“

Waylon: “You came here to regain the killer instinct you had. And without Giovanni in our way, or playing his personal game with his Lizard Kingdom nonsense…now we can get back to what we had. Right, William?”

William nods.

Williams: “I got my revenge. Through you, Waylon. And Shinigami?”

Waylon turns to LeCavalier.

LeCavalier: “I guess I need to prove I fit in.”

William Heaven then walks up to her.

Heaven: “You know you can. You had this man focused on you for months. Find that person. And the Fall of Man will prove the rest.”

LeCavalier looks at Creek as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Chris Dumont walking through the backstage area of the Kia Center. The crowd cheers seeing him as he takes a few steps, glancing into a locker room before walking past, only to stop and then turn, somewhat reluctantly. He knocks on the door.

Dumont: “Deanna…”

The camera turns to show Deanna Frost talking to Amelia Nevado and La Pequena Luz. Deanna turns and walks over.

Deanna: “Chris…uh, congratulations. You had a good night at Rise to Greatness.”

Dumont: “Yes and trust me, that felt good to drive that son of a bitch into the mat. But…you gave me that thing…the Heart of Vail?”

Deanna: “Oh yeah, it-“

Dumont: “I don’t know what you thought it might do, but it didn’t seem to do anything. I think it may be in your head. I hate to be that blunt, but…”

Dumont shrugs, taking the “Heart” and pulling it out of his pocket. He extends it to Deanna. Deanna reluctantly takes it back. She looks at it.

Deanna: “Oh…I…”

Dumont: “I don’t know what you thought it might do, but….sorry.”

Dumont turns and heads off as Deanna looks at the “Heart” and shakes her head. We cut back to ringside.

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

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

A few moments pass before we see Gavin Taylor walk out from the back, joined by Jack and Karl Barker, his All-Star Security. He looks around, holding a manila envelope in his hand. He extends his arms, posing as the song plays.

Sharper: “As we are about to see Gavin Taylor in action here against Kemal Yilmaz, I’ve been joined by Simon Lyman. Thanks for joining me. You were on the scaffold when this happened.”

RISE TO GREATNESS XXII – July 27, 2025

We cut to show David Striker on the scaffold. Striker then reaches up and grabs the contract. The bell sounds. He then reaches up and opens the hook before pulling it off and then dropping to a knee. The crowd roars as his music plays.

Lyman: “Striker managed to get to the contract before all of us. It was a tough fight. Trust me, you look down and realize how high you are. There’s that risk and then the desire for the reward. Striker fought through it and won, but then Gavin…”

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor ran up behind Striker. Tables you had set up at ringside ended up getting destroyed when Gavin through Striker off the scaffold through the tables.”

Lyman: “Just terrible…Although I’m glad they were there. What the hell was Gavin thinking?!”

Gavin Taylor then runs up behind Striker and grabs him and runs him forward and down one of the pathways before throwing him off. Striker flips forward and through the tables Lyman set up at ringside. The crowd erupts as a “Holy Shit!” chant breaks out. Gavin then looks around, smiling a bit. He then looks around and holds his arm up. The Rise to Greatness logo comes up on the screen.

We see Gavin Taylor in the middle of the ring, wearing a “USA” jersey with Taylor on the back. He looks around as he has a microphone in his hand.

Sharper: “You’ve known Taylor for a while. He even helped you get free after everything with Ryan.”

Lyman: “All the more reason I’m just stunned.”

Taylor: “Fans…I feel that I have a few announcements to make before I fight my heart out to showcase that the All-Star is indeed back!”

Taylor looks around.

Taylor: “First, I understand that David Striker had a bit of a fall at Rise to Greatness…Unfortunately, gravity remains undefeated. Laying David…he just threw himself off.. It’s really a shame. The kid has a good fire and I hope that he can use it to get back healthy and don’t worry, SCW, and the All-Star, will be here, with wide-arms to make sure that you get the best return. A return of all returns. A return that will be huge. And you get your opportunity that you earned. A good opportunity, but not as good as some. And that brings me to why we’re all here. The best of announcements really.”

The crowd boos a bit.

Lyman: “What was that word salad…To meet him open arms?”

Sharper: “I don’t know what to say. What’s in that envelope?”

Taylor: “Because I have right now, here, a big piece of news. Really, something that helps fix a lot of problems. Lots of problems around here. And it really is a make right. Let’s face it. SCW can’t be great without an All-Star all of you can believe in. And after Striker’s untimely fall, a terrible tragedy, we will miss him…”

Taylor looks at the envelope.

Taylor: “But realizing they need an All-Star to take up the mantle, I have a contract, a beautiful contract, for an SCW United States Championship shot.”

The crowd roars.

Sharper: “What?”

Lyman: “Excuse me?”

Taylor: “Personally signed and notarized by the FOUNDER of SCW. That’s how important this was. And don’t worry, SCW…things are going to get right again. You have an All-Star to believe in!”

Gavin Taylor vs. Kemal Yilmaz

“Wasteland” by Pentagram, aka Mezarkabul, plays over the sound system as Kemal Yilmaz, wearing the black and red venom mask comes through the curtain, holding up his Turkey flag, wearing Turkey flame flag shorts with The European Fiery Nation logo attached to his shorts, wearing MMA gloves and wrestling boots with Ginny Raab behind him. He gets many boos as he walks to the ring, ignoring the fans. Gavin Taylor points to him as he turns and hands the contract to Jack Barker for safe keeping. Karl comes over and asks to hold it. They both do as they exit the ring, and continue to jointly hold the contract.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit. First, from Istanbul, Turkey, accompanied by Ginny Raab, he is Kemal Yilmaz! And his opponent, accompanied by his All-Star Security, from Los Angeles, California, he is the All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Kemal jumps up to the ring and gets underneath the ropes before holding them open for Ginny to get in, and he raises his fist in the air, looking at the crowd with Ginny applauding Kemal before he puts himself in a corner. He holds the ropes open again for Ginny to leave the ring before turning to the opposite end of the corner of looking at Taylor, waiting for the match to begin.

Lyman: “I can’t believe what Gavin is saying.”

Sharper: “And he’s claiming Mr. D personally signed it and notarized it.”

Lyman: “Hey! Jack! Karl! Can I see that?”

Lyman stands up as Jack and Karl look at him and shake their heads no.

Karl: “We’re protecting!”

Jack: “Yeah! Very important! Super important!”

The bell sounds as Yilmaz advances on Gavin. Gavin backs up to the corner as Yilmaz moves in on him and pushes him back into the corner.

Kemal slowly goes to let go, but Gavin then grabs him and spins him into the corner. He chops him. The crowd woos. He chops him again. More woos. He then goes to whip Yilmaz across. Yilmaz hits the opposite corner as Gavin runs after, but Yilmaz runs out and hits him with a European uppercut. Gavin falls back and over to the ropes. He starts to get up and turns around and Yilmaz hoists him up and turns around, driving him down with a spinebuster. He then grabs the leg and Gavin starts to frantically move to the ropes. He gets to the ropes as Yilmaz looks down at him.

Gavin pulls himself to the apron as Yilmaz lets go and backs up.

Sharper: “And Gavin quickly got to the ropes as Yilmaz was looking to quickly turn this into a submission spectacle.”

Lyman: “And he’d love to keep the momentum going after he won the tag match for EFN at Rise to Greatness.”

Gavin starts to get up on the apron and Yilmaz runs over to him, but Gavin lowers his shoulder into the ribs. He then pulls Yilmaz out through the ropes and hits the Cubic Zirconium Cutter on the apron. The crowd ohs. Taylor smirks as he looks around. Yilmaz moves to the apron. Taylor stomps him a couple of times and Yilmaz falls to the floor. (1) He then starts to get up and Taylor grabs him and turns and whips him hard into the steel steps. (2) Yilmaz falls over. Taylor looks around and rolls into the ring. He then slowly gets up. (3) He waves off Yilmaz before throwing his arms in the air. (4) Yilmaz starts to stir, wincing, holding his shoulder. (5) He looks up at Gavin and turns and rolls into the ring. Gavin sees this and runs at him and goes for a lariat, but Yilmaz ducks and spins around and Gavin turns around only for Yilmaz to kick him in the ribs and drop him with a snap powerbomb!

Sharper: “Taylor tried to go for the countout, but Yilmaz just gave in and wasn’t in the mood.”

Lyman: “Not just that, but he just drove Gavin into the mat. Gavin just squandered the advantage he had!”

Gavin rolls over, holding his head and neck. He gets up and Yilmaz grabs him in a waistlock. He then throws him back with a bridging German suplex!

Gavin gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and crawls to the corner. Kemal Yilmaz gets up and heads over to Gavin and grabs him, but Gavin then pushes him back and then hits a Dependable Roundhouse. Yilmaz falls back. He winces, holding his jaw. He then starts to get up and Gavin runs out and hits a swinging neckbreaker. He then goes for the pin.

Yilmaz kicks out.

Sharper: “And Taylor only gets two after that neckbreaker.”

Lyman: “Imagine if he stayed focus on that instead of just taking the easy way out.”

Yilmaz turns and starts to get up. Gavin follows up with a forearm shiver and then another before grabbing him and whipping him into the ropes. Yilmaz bounces off and Gavin goes for a clothesline. Yilmaz ducks and grabs him in a waistlock and hits a Greco-Roman takedown. He then gets up and grabs Gavin and hooks his head and leg and hits a fisherman’s suplex with a bridge.

Gavin kicks out. He rolls over and gets up and turns to Yilmaz who grabs him and hits an overhead belly to belly suplex. Gavin rolls over and staggers up and Yilmaz heads over to him, but Gavin suddenly grabs him and drop him with the Desperation Buzzer Beater. He spins through into a lateral press.

Yilmaz gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and gets up and Gavin runs into the ropes and hits the Gavin Taylor Lariat. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “And Gavin drills Yilmaz with the lariat. Gavin taking over control in this one.”

Lyman: “But he’s playing to the crowd. Just go for the pin, Gavin! What are you doing?”

Gavin throws his arms up and then turns around and goes for the pin.

Yilmaz kicks out. Taylor looks up. He then grabs him and sits him up. He nails him with a hard right and then another before running into the ropes. He bounces off and goes for the All-Starmaker, but Yilmaz moves out of the way. Taylor slides through, stops, and then gets up and runs at Yilmaz who kicks him in the ribs, double underhooks him, and hoists him up for the Istanbul Acid Driver!

Sharper: “And driven into the mat. Gavin spiked by the Yilmaz!”

Lyman: “And that’s why. Yilmaz taking advantage of the opening!”

The crowd roars. Yilmaz then rolls over and looks around. Gavin turns to his side and rolls over slowly. Yilmaz grabs his arm and spins through and goes to try and take him over. He does, but Gavin moves through and manages to hook the bottom rope with his foot, immediately leading to a break to be called.

Yilmaz lets go and Gavin slowly gets up and Yilmaz turns to him as Gavin hits a hot shot. Yilmaz staggers and Gavin Taylor kicks him in the ribs and hoists him up before hitting the Highlight of the Night. The crowd roars. Tayor hooks the leg.

Sharper: “Highlight of the Night! Gavin Taylor plants Kemal Yilmaz!”

Lyman: “And he lulled him in!”

The bell sounds. The crowd roars as Taylor rolls off. He throws his arms in the air. Karl and Jack throw their arms up as they then quickly realize one has let go of the contract. They quickly reconnect, both holding the contract as Gavin gets up.

Phillips: “And here is your winner, via pinfall, Gavin Taylor!”

Sharper: “And Taylor is over the moon.”

Lyman: “Of course he is. Gavin’s back on top. What an All-Star wants!”

Gavin has his arm raised and he looks around nodding. He then turns to Yilmaz and leans over, saying something to him as he stirs. Gavin then exits the ring and drops down to the floor. The All-Star Security join Gavin and the escort him to the back.

Backstage, we see Selena Frost and CHBK talking down one of the hallways. Selena is yelling, audible down the hallway where the camera is.

Selena: “Tell me…who the hell is he do that? Who is the guy? Who is this effing guy who thinks they can muscle in on MY time and pretend they deserve to be in the ring with me?!”

CHBK: “Selena…Chris has been around a while. And-“

Selena: “And nothing. What’s he done? That’s right. He’s choked. LITERALLY…I want him gone! Fire his ass for that crap. And you find Cid, okay?! Find him!”

Selena storms off as CHBK watches her head, shaking his head and then turning in the opposite direction.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Jessica Winters backstage.

Winters: “Fans, welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here…and I’m joined by the hall of famer, Syren!”

The crowd cheers as Syren comes into view and stands next to Jessica Winters. Ravyn Taylor and Lexy Chapel stand with her.

Syren: “First, before we start, Jessica…it’s great to see you back.”

Winters: “Thanks. Syren, it looks like you had a return to form too. You defeated Meghan Strader at Rise to Greatness. A lot of people wondering who may be next in line to challenge Cid Turner. Selena Frost already made a claim, but I assume your name will be up there.”

Chapel: “Damn right it should be! And before Selena! She had her shot. She called her shot. And bam!”

Syren: “We’ll see what happens, but I’m going to make this clear again. I plan to hold SCW Gold again in 2025. Not much time left and I don’t like being made a liar. I hope it’s the World Title. But I am staking that claim. And part of why I feel more confident than ever is that I took Meghan Strader and fought her in a battle and a half at Rise to Greatness. And ya, she brought it. She beat the hell out of me. But guess what…I found a way to fight back and took it right back to her.”

Syren looks at the camera.

Syren: “I hear Meghan Strader has already told a few people that this is far from over. Well, Meghan, I hope this time you stand back and you realize. You took your shot at the big name. That was me. And I fought back. Welcome to SCW. You want to be World Champion. You’re going to have to find a level you’ve only so far dreamed of. No matter what you past has held or whatever you’ve done elsewhere and with whatever spawn of hell others fear…here…we operate at the highest level. And so if you want another shot…don’t just reload. Come back harder!”

Syren then turns to Jessica.

Syren: “And if she doesn’t like it…she can be so totally jealous!”

The crowd roars.

Winters: “Back to ringside.”

Sal Darius vs. Diamond Steele

'California love' by 2Pac Shakur hits the arena and Sal comes out wearing his world's famous blublockers. 'The Sex Vibe' comes out with all the hype and toughness. He walks a little and then takes a sprint to the ring. After sliding in the ring underneath the bottom rope, he climbs the turnbuckle and points to his crouch. Then 'The King of the world of Hearts' throw his blublocker aviators in the crowd and jumps back performing boxing shadow in the ring warming up for his bout.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, He is the ‘King of the World of Hearts’…Sal! Darius!”

Diamond and the Gem Stones begins to blare all across the sound system and as it does we are able to see the likes of the Gem Stones playing on a tron. Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire are all playing various instruments as we are able to see Diamond Steele along with her husband Teddy Steele emerging from the curtain. She has a microphone in her hands sings as loudly as she can to the sound of roaring cheers. Kate smirks as she just sings loudly which results in even more cheers. Diamond finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about before she points at the crowd who cheers louder than before. She waves at them off as she throws the microphone to the side. She smirks as she opens up a pocket mirror and takes a moment to admire how beautiful her hair is as she waits for the match to begin. Teddy begins to clap excitedly for his wife as he tries to get the crowd involved.

Phillips: “And his opponent, she is…Diamond! Steele!”

The ref calls for the bell. Diamond and Sal begin to circle the ring, before they both lunge forward, engaging in a tie-up.

Lyman: “Diamond Steele taking on Sal Darius. Both competitors have been very hit or miss in their tenures with SCW. A win tonight could turn things around.”

Sharper: “Right you are, Simon! A clash of styles and personalities.”

Sal transitions, pulling Diamond into a side headlock. Diamond struggles a bit, trying to break free. Diamond then manages to drive a fist into Sal’s lower back. She connects with another punch and then a third, before Sal plants her on the mat with a side headlock takedown.

Lyman: “Sal in control in the early goings.”

Sharper: “Diamond tried punching her way out, but Sal was able to take her to the mat.”

The ref checks on Diamond as Sal smirks, seemingly applying more pressure to the hold.

Sal: “Go on and ask her! I’m sure she ain’t want none of this!”

The crowd boos at Sal’s arrogance.

Sharper: “The fans letting Sal know what they think…Oh wait! What do we have here?”

Lyman: “Looks like we’ve got company.”

The cameras pan around to the entrance ramp, showing Polly Pingotti stomping to the ring, steel chair in hand.

Sharper: “Polly brandishing a steel chair. She has intent in her eye.”

Polly slides the chair into the ring and rolls inside. Sal notices this and breaks the hold before climbing to his feet. By the time he turns around, Polly has the chair and she drives it into his midsection. Sal hunches over, holding his ribs as Polly drives the chair into his back. Sal drops to the ring and Polly turns around and slams the chair into Diamond’s back over and over.

Lyman: “One…two…three…Polly is really teeing off!”

The cameras show Sal trying to crawl towards the ropes and Polly connects with another shot to the back. The ref is calling for the bell. The bell sounds as Polly is shown returning her focus to Diamond, who is up on her hands and knees. Polly drives the chair into Diamond’s once again.

Sharper: “Polly taking out her frustrations, ruining this match before it had a chance to get going.”

Lyman: “We need to get some control out here…Ref motioning for other officials!”

Several officials and agents are shown rushing to the ring. Polly lands another shot on Diamond as Sal is shown getting to his feet. He spins around and Polly connects with a shot to the head, leveling Sal. Officials slide into the ring, creating distance between Polly and the other competitors. Polly looks at the officials before tossing the chair at them and dropping out of the ring, rolling under the bottom rope and to the outside.

Lyman: “What is she doing now?”

The officials are shown trying to reason with Polly who hopes over the barricade and glares at the ring, fuming before a small smirk appears on her face.

Sharper: “We don’t know what’s going on, but something tells me that Polly has something sinister in mind.”

The officials are shown tending to Sal and Diamond, before we get another shot of Polly in the crowd before we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Cid Turner walking out of the trainer’s room. He takes a deep breath and then steps forward and takes a few steps before stopping. The camera pans back as Chris Cannon standing off to the side, arms folded across his chest. The crowd roars as Cannon walks up to Cid.

Cid: “Uh…hi.”

Cannon: “I guess congratulations.”

Cid: “Uh….thanks. I guess…uh…better luck next time.”

Cannon: “Don’t worry about me Cid. If somehow you survive long enough, you’re the person I hope I see across the ring from me when I get my World Title shot. Then I can cut out the other edits – it’s rewriting history and I don’t have to worry about the BS around it this. Nor do I have to carry other people. It would be just you and me as it should have been…or wait…wasn’t that with Asher. Doesn’t matter.”

Cid: “Well…I’ll see what I can do.”

Cannon just watches Cid as Cid turns and heads off. Cannon watches him leave, shaking his head. He then turns and starts to walk in the opposite direction as he then stops, Meghan Strader walks over, joined by Tearra Skye and MacKenzie Strader.

Cannon: “Meghan…”

Meghan: “Well, how’s that for angling? Syren know.”

Cannon: “She knows my plans. And she’s a step closer than you.”

Meghan: “True…but remember…we don’t forget.”

Cannon looks at Meghan. Just then, Tearra lunges at Cannon. Cannon blocks a shot and nails her with one as MacKenzie lunges. Cannon clubs her before Meghan steps up and nails Cannon with a hard right. Cannon staggers back as Meghan then nails him again and again and again and Cannon drops to the floor. Tearra dives onto Cannon hammering away on him as MacKenzie stomps him in the stomach over and over. Meghan then walks around and stomps him in the face.

Sharper: “The Cowgirls from Hell are assaulting Chris Cannon!”

Lyman: “He got involved in Syren’s issue, saving Ravyn, and they’re not happy about it!”

Sharper: “And the Cowgirls don’t forget!”

Meghan stomps away on Cannon as Tearra and MacKenzie continue their attack. Officials run over and they start to pull them off. Meghan steps off and backs up.

Meghan: “You wanted to get involved…welcome to the war.”

Meghan motions to Tearra and MacKenzie as they back off. Cannon rolls over, coughing, in pain as Meghan then walks off as officials check on Cannon.

The lights go out, except for a single spotlight at the top of the stage. The opening chords to “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play. A haunting voice is heard…

"Is there a way out of here?"
"Hey, how long you been here?"
"I wanna go home"
"Hey, hahaha"
"Hahaha"
"Excuse me, could you tell how to get out of here?"
"Hahaha"
"I want to go home"
"Hahaha"
"Mommy, mommy"

The song begins to rage full bore now. Suddenly the lights come back on and Kimberly Williams is standing at the top of the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. She has the SCW Adrenaline Championship around her shoulder. She’s wearing an oversized novelty cowboy hat. She’s also holding a selfie stick. We then see her spin around and mug for the camera, taking a goofy picture before then pulling the stick in and tapping on her phone. She turns to the camera.

Kim: “Don’t worry Kimmymaniacs! Everything on the X! Gotta make sure the world can get in on this! Right Wasley?!”

We then cut to the other side of the stage where we see an inflated chair with WASLEY sitting in it, wearing sunglasses, and a giant sign that says “Will pose for likes!!!” above. We cut to the crowd to see a fan seemingly taking a picture of WASLEY from the floor. Kim turns and starts to walk down to the ring.

Sharper: “Kimberly Williams, beyond the…uh…extra insanity of this all, is, as you can see, the new SCW Adrenaline Champion. She defeated Dexter Grant at Rise to Greatness.”

Lyman: “Adding another title to her impressive resume. Now only one title has eluded her, but a big ask awaits her as the Adrenaline Champion. A lot of hungry young talent.”

She reaches the ring and walks along the apron. She then looks at the ropes and then looks up at her hat and then holds her hat down, trying to enter into the ring. Of course, the hat is too big for the ropes. Kim leans back out and back again. She then stops and in the middle, takes a selfie, before pulling the phone in and again tapping on it, presumably posting it to social media. She then steps in with both legs, her head sticking out of the ring. She shimmies and then pulls herself in, the hat falling off to the floor. She stops, snaps her fingers in fake annoyance, before dropping down and rolling to the floor. She takes the hat and then turns and lightly frisbees it into the ring. It gently falls to the mat. Kim rolls back in as the crowd roars. Kim then walks over to the hat and takes it, putting it back on. She throws her arms in the air. The crowd cheers.

Lyman: “She’s having a blast with this.”

Sharper: “Clearly.”

Lyman: “Wonder how many of these are getting on the gram? Do you have an Instagram, Sharper?”

Sharper: “Do I look like I have on? Do you have one?”

Lyman: “I do. Daughter thought it would be interesting. I think it’s Simply Sensational!”

Sharper: “That line is going to get you trending.”

Kim then turns and goes over to the corner and asks for a microphone. She’s handed one by SCW ring announcer Jason Phillips. She takes it and turns back to the middle of the ring, but before she can talk, she’s already interrupted.

Grant: “Don’t even bother wasting your breath, Kim!”

The crowd boos as Dexter Grant walks out from the back, dressed in his wrestling gear. Wendell walks out with him. Kim turns, intentionally in exaggerated fashion, causing her oversized hat to flop around.

Sharper: “And almost on cue.”

Lyman: “Captain Buzzkill.”

Sharper: “And for those wondering, he’s ready to compete. Momentarily, he’s scheduled to face the new US Champion, La Pequena Luz!”

Grant: “Coming out here like the farce that you are, mining the likes, even more pathetic than if you were trying to get likes in some attempt to find meaning. Instead, you’re now just like so many who spend time always online – they create a fake persona, a fake image, a fake motivation…you’re only a step away from having eight people compete in some sort of half-baked competition so they can spend fifteen seconds with you, milking your pseudo-celebrity!”

Grant turns and sees WASLEY.

Grant: “All while you bow down to the almighty dollar by monetizing a stupid penguin, like you need it!”

Kim: “Hey! Dorkster! I won the Adrenaline Championship!”

Kim throws her arms in the air and runs around in a circle. Grant just glares at her. The crowd cheers. A “Kim!” chant begins.

Lyman: “That is a solid comeback.”

Grant: “All lemmings…all want to be part of a moment. All want a pathetic moment where they think they are important, but they are not. And Kim…you may be Adrenaline Champion, but you won’t even have a chance, especially if I have something to say about it, a chance to be synonymous with that title. Instead, it will be a symbol of your hubris! I want my rematch and I want it now!”

Kim: “Can we get a filter on him? Make him a little baby? Wah! Wah! WAAAAAAH!”

Kim looks around as we see Kim then take her phone and try to point it at him, even turning for a selfie.

Kim: “Hmmm…technology should be better at this. Make him look like a baby!”

Grant: “Enough of this and-“

“This is How a Heart Breaks” by Rob Thomas plays as the crowd roars. Grant turns as Kim throws his arm in the air. She even starts to dance to the music, clearly trying to play things up as we see CHBK walk out from the back. Grant turns to him.

Grant: “I know you’re here to just tell me no. You love this. You want her to make a fool of herself more!”

CHBK steps forward and tries to stop Grant.

CHBK: “Dexter…calm down. Calm down. Kim can do what she wants and if the fans love it, even better. But Dexter…you have a rematch.”

Grant smirks and turns. The crowd boos.

CHBK: “And don’t worry, Dexter. You won’t need to wait long. Because I’m here to tell you that you’ll get your rematch at Apocalypse.”

The crowd roars.

Kim: “Gonna kick Dorkster’s ass again, Kimmymaniacs! Woooooooooo!”

The crowd cheers.

CHBK: “But Dexter, Kim…it’s going to be part of something a bit bigger. Because both of you will be part of the revived Shot of Adrenaline Tournament that will begin next week on this program. Won’t be a reality competition, Dexter, but we will see eight competitors compete for supremacy.”

Grant: “No…this is just a way to backdoor more engagement. More follows. No! Nooo!”

CHBK: “It’s the way it’s going to be and who knows, Dexter…when it’s all said and done, Kimberly Williams may prove that the Adrenaline Division is just as much hers as the Underground Division was!”

Kim throws her arms up as the crowd cheers. “This is How a Heart Breaks” plays again. Grant turns and looks at the ring and then turns and looks at WASLEY. He then points to Wendell. Wendell runs over and kicks WASLEY. WASLEY falls over as Wendell winces, forgetting he was loaded with weights. He turns as Kim points and laughs.

Sharper: “The Shot of Adrenaline Tournament is back and Grant and Williams will be part of it.”

Lyman: “And you know what that means. Kim is going to have a chance to add to her legacy in a big way. Every match with the Adrenaline Champion has the title on the line. And if it starts next week, things are going to get chaotic fast.”

Sharper: “Just as Kim likes it! And Grant…he’s going to be in the middle of it. And I don’t know if he likes it! But who else will be in the tournament?”

CHBK heads to the back as Grant turns and gives him a piece of his mind. CHBK pulls away and returns. Kim keeps mocking Grant as Wendell limps in pain.

COMMERCIALS

Dexter Grant vs. La Pequena Luz

As we return from commercial break, we see Dexter Grant angrily pacing back and forth in the ring, clearly irritated by the events that just played out. As he leans over the top rope to say something to Wendell, “Believe In Tomorrow” by Sunflower’s Garden begins to play as bright white lights begin flickering on and off on the stage in rhythm with the music. La Pequeña Luz skips out onto the stage with the kind of smile that could light up an entire room all on its own plastered to her face, dancing a bit to her theme song and waving her arms in an attempt to get the crowd pumped up, drawing cheers. The SCW United States Championship belt is around her waist. As she looks down towards the ring, the smile fades as something seems to flicker through her mind, but she’s snapped out of the trance as Amelia Nevado slowly makes her way out, placing a comforting hand on Luz’s shoulder. With a quick kiss to her cheek, Luz’s smile returns as the two proceed to lock hands before heading down to the ring, Amelia trying her best to keep up with Luz’s energetic skipping.

Phillips: “The following non-title match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, already in the ring, having been accompanied by Wendell, from 'Off the Grid,' he is The Digital Detoxer... Dexter Grant!”

We cut to the ring to see Dexter just shaking his head, nostrils flaring as he's resumed pacing back and forth in his corner.

Phillips: “And his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Amelia Nevado, from Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico, she is the SCW United States Champion… La Pequeña Luz!”

Once they reach ringside, Luz pulls Amelia into a brief but passionate kiss before letting her go as she hops up onto the apron, grabbing the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. Luz begins skipping around the ring, motioning once more for the fans to make some noise as they answer this call while Amelia takes her place in Luz’s corner on the floor, chuckling to herself and shaking her head at Luz’s energy. Luz removes her title belt and her robe before handing them off to Amelia, who gives some last minute advice and words of encouragement as she does so.

Sharper: “While Dexter Grant is furious over his setbacks from Rise to Greatness, this young woman had a hell of a night, prevailing over Jordan Majors, Asher Hayes and Deanna Frost to now call herself the undisputed United States Champion.”

Lyman: “I would have loved to be able to go on and be her first challenger for this new reign, but alas, it wasn't meant to be. Still, she's earned the right to be called one of SCW's household names these days, and it's always exciting to watch what she can do in the ring.”

Referee Steve Hollinsworth signals for the bell, and Dexter wastes no time in charging across the ring like a man possessed. He swings wildly at Luz for a clothesline, but Luz ducks it and Dexter finds himself in the corner. He spins around, only to eat an overhand chop across the chest! Dexter winces before Luz irish whips him across the ring back into his corner, following him in with a flying forearm smash! Dexter staggers out of the corner and Luz leaps up to catch him with a hurricanrana, holding the pin.

1!

Dexter Grant quickly kicks out! He scrambles to his feet and throws a punch, only for Luz to block it and respond with another overhand chop to the chest! Dexter backs away, giving Luz space to catch him with a dropkick that sends him rolling out onto the floor!

Sharper: “Dexter tried to get the jump on Luz, but she managed to turn the tables on him and force him to head to the outside to try and slow things down.”

Lyman: “Dex maybe letting his frustrations from losing the Adrenaline Title at Rise to Greatness get to him a little bit, especially knowing what we know now.”

Dexter sneers at Luz in the ring, not caring that he’s being counted out as Wendell checks on him. (1) Luz just eyes him carefully as he takes a breather before going to run off the ropes. (2) Luz prepared to dive through the ropes with a topé suicida, but Wendell suddenly gets in front of Dexter, holding up his hands and pleading with Luz to stop! (3) Luz puts on the brakes, looking shocked at Wendell putting himself in the way like that. (4) With Wendell trying to beg Luz off from going airborne, Dexter suddenly moves around his flunky, grabbing Luz by the ankle and pulling her to the mat and out to the floor before running her into the steel steps! The fans are booing as Dexter scoffs at them before throwing Luz back into the ring and sliding in after her.

Sharper: “Luz put on the brakes to avoid catching Wendell with whatever she may have been looking for, and Dexter took full advantage!”

Lyman: “That’s one thing people will always disagree on as a strength or a weakness when it comes to both Luz and Amelia: the fact that they’re both honorable to a fault. Dexter, however? We know he could care less about the rules so long as he wins for his supposed cause!”

Luz rolls towards the center of the ring as Dexter slowly stomps away at her, shaking his head. Luz tries to start getting back to her feet, but Dexter proceeds to connect with a jumping knee drop across the back of her head! Instead of going for a cover, though, Dexter grabs Luz and drags her over to the ropes, draping her throat across the middle rope right in front of Amelia before he kneels across the back of Luz’s head, choking her.

Grant: “How does it feel, Luz? This is what being the golden child of the social media machine gets you! This is what your wife has to watch because she doesn’t want to destroy your ‘honorable’ image to save you!”

The fans are booing relentlessly as Amelia glares at Dexter, demanding that he stop as Steve Hollinsworth counts, with Dexter breaking at four and holding up his hands like he’s innocent as he walks around the ring. As Luz starts trying to recover, Dexter charges in, but Luz suddenly catches him with a dropkick to the knees that drapes him over the middle rope now! With Amelia and the fans cheering her on, Luz coughs a bit before running off the opposite ropes and catching Dexter in the face with a tiger feint kick! He falls to the mat as Luz measures him before slingshotting herself over the top rope into a corkscrew elbow drop! She goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Dexter Grant kicks out!

Sharper: “Dexter maybe starting to get a little too cocky there for a moment, and Luz making him pay for it!”

Lyman: “Luz is one of those wrestlers you never want to give even the smallest opening to, because she will find a way to capitalize.”

Luz pulls Dexter to his feet in a front facelock before dragging him to the nearest corner and stepping up onto the second turnbuckle. She leaps off for a tornado DDT, but Dexter manages to throw her off! Luz lands on her feet, and Dexter quickly spins around into the Unwanted Notification, but Luz ducks it! As Dexter tries to steady himself following the miss, Luz grabs his arm and wrenches it before stunning him with another overhand chop to the chest. She runs up to the top rope, but before she can think springboard arm drag, Dexter yanks down on her arm, causing Luz to land in a very uncomfortable way across the top rope! Fans can be heard groaning as Dexter looks down at Amelia on the outside, shaking his head. As Luz slowly manages to pull herself off the top rope and get her feet back on the mat, Dexter suddenly blasts her with a running knee strike to the side of the head that sends her tumbling out of the ring and right into Amelia’s arms!

Sharper: “Luz trying to go to what she knows best, but Dexter had it scouted!”

Lyman: “Just yanking down on her arm like that, while effective in cutting off her momentum, also slowly working towards that submission hold you know he loves to employ.”

Luz takes a moment to steady herself in her wife’s arms as Amelia checks on her. (1) Dexter grabs Steve Hollinsworth by the collar and demands that he tell Amelia to back away or else disqualify Luz. Amelia raises her arms and steps away from Luz as she looks up at Dexter and says something in Spanish to him. Dexter rolls his eyes, demanding that Luz get back in the ring as Steve Hollinsworth tries to make him step back from the ropes to allow Luz to do just that. Once she has the space, Luz carefully climbs back into the ring and attempts to lock up with Dexter, but he just rakes her in the eyes! Luz staggers away as Hollinsworth admonishes Dexter, but he shoves past the referee before scooping Luz up and swinging her around into the Doomscrolling! He goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Luz kicks out!

Sharper: “Doomscrolling only gets two for Dexter!”

Lyman: “They say that’s bad for your health, but right now Dexter is just proving how much of a hazard he is to Luz in any way he can think of!”

Dexter looks up at Hollinsworth, clearly annoyed that he hasn’t gotten the win yet as the referee confirms it was only a two count. He grabs Luz and hauls her to her feet in a cobra clutch, looking for the Unplugged, but as he lifts her, Luz manages to hook her legs around his waist and pull him into a victory roll pin!

1!

2!

Dexter kicks out! Both competitors scramble to their feet and Luz charges, ducking a clothesline attempt from Dexter before she handsprings off the ropes and catches him with the Esperanza Brillante! With Dexter out on the mat, Luz points to the heavens to the delight of the fans as she steps onto the apron and starts ascending to the top turnbuckle, but whatever she has in mind hits a snag as Wendell suddenly crawls up onto the apron and wraps himself around her ankle, weighing her down! Luz can audibly be heard asking what he’s doing and wanting him to let go as Steve Hollinsworth warns him, but Dexter charges in and catches Luz in the side of the head with a boot!

Sharper: “Luz was turning the tables on Dexter off the Esperanza Brillante, but Wendell once again getting involved to save Dexter’s hide!”

Lyman: “He’s certainly earning his stripes as Dexter’s flunky, that’s for sure!”

As Wendell climbs back down off the apron, Dexter grabs Luz in a front facelock, perhaps considering a draping version of the Detox Drop, but whatever he has planned is thwarted by some forearms from Luz that cause him to let go and stagger back. She leaps off the top rope, but Dexter ducks underneath her only for Luz to roll through. As she pops back to her feet and turns, though, Dexter catches her with the Clickbait! The fans are booing, drowning out Wendell’s cheers from ringside, as Dexter spits out at the crowd and signals that he’s ending this match now. He drops to the mat and starts to hook Luz for the Disconnect to Reconnect, but Luz manages to roll through and tries to stack Dexter up for a pin! He immediately kicks out before Steve Hollinsworth can even start the count, and as they both get back to their feet, Dexter makes another attempt at the Unwanted Notification, but Luz ducks it again! This time, she leaps up once Dexter spins around and catches him with the Lights Out! The fans are on their feet as Amelia pounds the apron, encouraging Luz as she slowly pulls herself to her feet and starts climbing to the top turnbuckle once again. Wendell once again moves to try and interrupt, but this time Amelia spins around the ringpost and stares him down, almost silently daring him to try and get involved again. Wendell holds up his hands and begs off, leaving the door wide open for Luz to connect with Ilumina la Noche on Dexter! She makes the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

3!

Steve Hollinsworth calls for the bell as “Believe In Tomorrow” by Sunflower’s Garden hits again, the fans roaring in approval. Luz slowly gets to her feet as Amelia slides into the ring, joining Hollinsworth in raising her arms in victory.

Phillips: “Here is your winner… La Pequeña Luz!”

Sharper: “La Pequeña Luz giving herself a strong start to this U.S. Title reign coming out of Rise to Greatness with a big win over the former Adrenaline Champion!”

Lyman: “You know she’s looking to make a statement and show what kind of champion she wants to be. Dexter, meanwhile, dropping his second straight match and you already know he’s not a happy camper with the return of the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament.”

Dexter rolls out to the floor, looking frustrated and livid as Wendell checks on him. He looks into the ring, where Amelia is handing Luz the U.S. Title belt and the two are happily celebrating together, though out of the corner of their eyes they’re clearly watching him in case Dexter wants to try anything. Dexter huffs and starts storming off to the back with Wendell rushing after him, leaving The Light In The Darkness to celebrate Luz’s victory tonight.

Sharper: “Now let’s go backstage where Jaina Lancaster is standing by with the new SCW Underground Champion.”

In the backstage interview area, we see “The Monster Machine” Enigma backstage with Jaina Lancaster.

Lancaster: “Thank you Adam. Enigma…a heck of a performance at Rise to Greatness. You rose to the occasion. You defeated Colleen MacDonald ending her six month title reign and now you’re a champion in SCW.”

Enigma: “She wanted competition. I gave her competition.”

Enigma pauses.

Enigma: “But while I hold this title and I know what I represents, I also know, just as my…former tag partner Dexter Grant so showed, Colleen has a rematch. I am happy to oblige in that rematch because I do not fear you. But Colleen, you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are willing to do battle again. You fought hard. But it wasn’t good enough. And unlike others you have faced, I am singularly focused on one thing…destruction. To feed that spiral. To do what needs to be done.”

Enigma looks at the title over his shoulder.

Enigma: “And this title represents my license to do as I see fit!”

Enigma looks at the camera.

Enigma: “So Colleen…do you wish another night to see your mortality? That is a question you need to answer!”

Enigma then turns and walks off.

Jaina: “And there you have it. Enigma actually offering the rematch. Looks like all business and with a new figure atop the Underground…does Colleen want her rematch? I think I know the answer. But I also don’t think she’s going to shy away from a big response, if you know what I mean. Colleen has been as in your face as anyone. We’ll see what happens? Breakdown returns after this!”

The scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up to a shot backstage, with a black background, showing Gia and Gina, the Glimmer Sisters on the screen.

Gia: “Is it safe now?”

Gina: “It is past 10.”

Gia: “So SCW doesn’t have to worry about what we’ll do.”

Gina: “Hey, we just do everything we can to win. Some people see us as just well…”

Gina smirks as Gia shrugs.

Gia: “But we’re undefeated. And we take this seriously. We’re expanding our footprint. And we want the World Tag Team Championship. So whoever wins tonight…”

Gina: “We’re coming!”

“KABLAM!”

Gina and Gia hear that and look around before then turning back to the camera.

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

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

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

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

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

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

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

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

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

Sharper: “Xander Valentine had hoped to be standing here as World Champion, much as Selena Frost did. But that’s not the case.”

Lyman: “The question is what’s next. He’s spent the last six months practically focusing on the Fall of Man! And the Fall of Man may be tesetting tonight. What’s he got to say there?”

Suffocate me until I am blue

To preserve my bad worldview

Paranoid, All Eyes On Me

Rumours circle, vultures feed

Baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise

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

Xander leaps up onto the apron in a single bound. Xander climbs up over the top rope and marches straight to the far side of the ring. He throws his arms up again, getting a massive pop. He goes to the opposite side and repeats to garner the same response. He hops down from the ropes and turns, going over to the corner where a microphone waits for him. He grabs it and turns as his music fades out. He looks around the arena as the crowd cheers.

Xander: “Cid Turner!”

The crowd roars. Xander takes a deep breath.

Xander: “Congratulations…”

The crowd cheers some more.

Xander: “You are World Champion again. And while I had hoped to reclaim that belt, if there was anyone in that match I could live with holding that title, and it wasn’t me…it was you. So congratulations. And make sure you’re ready for what’s next. And you better make sure Selena Frost doesn’t get that title from you.”

The crowd roars. Xander looks around.

Xander: “Meanwhile, Rise to Greatness wasn’t a failure. Giovanni Aries is no longer a concern!”

More cheers as Xander looks around.

Xander: “James Evans….gone. Giovanni Aries….gone. Waylon Creek…more mortal than ever. And to think you could have taken my mantle…”

Xander shakes his head.

Xander: “How wrong we were. You would fold under the pressure.”

The crowd ohs.

Xander: “And now in your desperation, you stand with Ryan LeCavalier, another individual who’s hubris has now become legendary. The Fall of the Fall of Man will be studied, but the answer as to why will be simple – they took the wrong fight and weren’t ready for the war!”

Xander looks right at the camera.

Xander: “And I’m here to declare the war over. Your new order is not happening. Your hope to dominate has fleeted. And you could not handle the Executioner of Supreme Championship Wrestling!”

The crowd cheers some more.

Xander: “And so now with that behind me, it is time to consider what may be next for me in SCW and-“

???: “Don’t you dare take all of the credit.”

The crowd buzzes and then roars as Chris Dumont walks out from the back with Aisling Reed with him. The two look down at the ring. Dumont holds a microphone in his hand.

Dumont: “I know you want to tell the story in your head that you’ve done this all yourself. You’re the martyr. Only you could do it, but I’m the reason William Heaven is walking around with a piece of foam around his neck to let him stand upright, while he will be thinking twice before getting involved with the wrong people! In fact, I’d argue, when I dropped William on his head and Aisling here made him beg for mercy, the rest of Fall of Man realized how lost they were.”

Dumont walks down to the ring as he speaks. Aisling joins him. Dumont climbs up onto the apron. He then steps into the ring. Aisling then pulls herself up and remains on the apron.

Dumont: “Now while you may be moving on, I know she plans to get some more revenge, but I’m also not going to stand here and listen to you act like you did it all when we know you’re full of shit!”

Xander: “Nice of you to come in at the end and take credit-“

Dumont: “I’m the one who took out James Evans. I’m the one who dropped William on his head. And despite you wanting to stand alone, I’m the one who refused to listen to you and took their own path. And before you stand there and talk about respect, given the slap in the face you gave to me, to Dave, to Amelia, to Luz…I don’t give a damn what you think.”

Xander: “This is a decision you’re going to make that you will regret, Chris.”

Chris gets right up to Xander’s face.

Dumont: “Someone else told me I’d regret punking out Knots and accepting his challenge. Well…here we are!”

The crowd roars.

Dumont: “You’re moving on from Fall of Man. Great. Guess who’s next to face you, asshole. It’s me!”

The crowd roars. Xander looks down at Chris.

Xander: “Then you’ll learn you’re right now at the biggest moment of your career and when you look back, you will have squandered it! See you in the ring!”

“Soul on Fire” plays as Xander then steps past Dumont. He glances at Aisling who keeps her eyes on Dumont. Xander then steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor.

Lyman: “Post-Rise to Greatness…some are looking to keep punching forward and Dumont may have just made the challenge that could send him to the stratosphere.”

Sharper: “Add the continued tension between the Troupe and Valentine. That goes back months. And Dumont didn’t take kindly to be ignored in Xander’s review of the fall of the Fall of Man.”

Lyman: “He can remind him in person. CHBK…book it!”

Xander calmly heads to the back as Chris Dumont turns and watches him go. He then nods, talking to himself. Aisling walks over to him and talks to him as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen before we see “NEXT WEEK” follow. We then see a shot of Xander Valentine.

Sharper: “Folks, the new season begins tonight. We have plenty to still come tonight. But next week, the action continues. Xander Valentine will be in action. You wonder if he’ll be looking to make a statement against Chris Dumont and anyone else that may want to step up against him.”

The still switches to show Spencer Pryce vs. Deanna Frost.

Lyman: “And then the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament begins. We’re not wasting time and the first match in it is going to be a heck of a match. Deanna Frost is going to look to maybe match the success Selena has had in this event, while the same can be said for…my son, and well, the connection with me, but also Amy Chastaine, another person who has thrived. They’ll kick us off!”

Sharper: “All this and so much more next week as Breakdown comes to you live from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!”

The Breakdown logo comes across the screen.

Meghan Strader vs. Clyde Sutter

The lights in the arena go out as the opening chords of “Unforgiven” by Metallica begins to play. As the song picks up its pace a spotlight shines at the top of the ramp and we see “The Assassin” Clyde Sutter standing there with a sinister grin on his face. He is joined by the beautiful Melinda Braddock. After a few moments of soaking in the crowd reaction, which he seems to enjoy despite their booing, Sutter and Melinda begin to make their slow walk down the ramp. The spotlight follows the sinister sociopath as he approaches the ring. They reach the ring area and Melinda kisses him on his cheek. Sutter then foregoes the steel steps as he leaps up from the floor to the ring apron. With the spotlight remaining only on Sutter as one of the few lights in the arena at the moment, Sutter enters the ring and then stand in the center. The sound of Metallica dies down and the lights come back on.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Melinda Braddock, he is the ‘Assassin’, Clyde! Sutter!”

The tron lights up with the chrome ‘S’ emblem and explodes into shots of Meghan, smacking the taste out Shadow Starr’s mouth with a kick to the jaw, stepping on Ai Mei’s skull, pinning Corey Lazarus one, two three and the last shot of her being her holding one half of the PWA Tag Team Titles, BWF Tag Titles, ICW Tag Titles, IWF tag Titles, CWA Tag titles and with the Revo1 Wrestling tag team title. All kinds of tag titles. It’s her thing.. Her name flashes on the screen, and a small amount of Pyro shoots off as Meghan steps out from behind the curtain.

~Thought you'd never miss me till I got a fat city address
Non-stop talker, what a rocker
Blue-eyed murder in a size five dress~

Phillips:” Hailing from London, Ontario Canada…his opponent…”

~Change, nothin' stays the same
Unchained, and ya hit the ground runnin'
Change, ain't nothin' stays the same
Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'~

Meghan stops and waves at the crowd as she shifts her hips to the right side. She makes her way down to ringside.

Phillips: MEGHAN STRADERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~I know, I don't ask for permission
This is my chance to fly
Maybe enough ain't enough for you
But it's my turn at a try~

Meghan finger pistols to the fan on the other side of the plexi-glass barriers.

~ Thought you'd never miss me till I got a fat city address
Non-stop talker, what a rocker
Blue-eyed murder in a size five dress ~

Meghan stops halfway down, looks side to side, raises up her arms and the entire stage explodes in gold and silver pyrotechnics as the family sneer comes across Meghan’s face.

~Change, nothin' stays the same
Unchained, and ya hit the ground runnin'
Change, ain't nothin' stays the same
Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'~

At that Meghan turns it into a stride and slides under the bottom rope into the ring and jumps up to the top turnbuckle as she raises her fist in the air. She steps down, and awaits her opponent.

Sharper: “Meghan Strader…what an eventful night she’s had. The Cowgirls from Hell attacked Chris Cannon earlier this evening.”

Lyman: “Surely payback for Cannon getting involved with their attack on Rayvn backstage before Rise to Greatness.”

Sharper: “I wouldn’t put it past them.”

The ref calls for the bell. Clyde glares at Meghan who smirks. They charge out of their corners and Meghan blasts Clyde with a string of right hands, leaping onto Clyde, continuing to hammer away.

Sharper: “Meghan taking the fight to the Assassin, literally throwing herself at him.”

Clyde manages to throw Meghan to the mat. He shakes off the cobwebs and charges over, taking Meghan down with a running knee.

Lyman: “For Clyde, it would be in his best interest to use his power to keep Meghan off her feet.”

Clyde hits an elbow to the back of Meghan. Meghan rolls away, clutching at her lower back. Clyde reaches down, wrapping his arms around Meghan, before driving her back down with a German suplex. Clyde goes for the cover.

1!

Meghan kicks out!

Sharper: “Clyde going for a quick cover and getting the one count.”

Clyde gets to his feet then reaches back down, pulling Meghan up for another German, but Meghan drives her head back, connecting her skull against Clyde’s chin. Clyde breaks his grip and staggers back. He glares at Meghan then charges, but Meghan manages to kick him in the abdomen. Meghan then steps to the side and connects with three straight right jabs. Clyde staggers to the side once again.

He shakes his head before motioning for Meghan to bring it. Meghan smirks and charges, leaping up. Clyde grabs Meghan mid-air, as she begins to hammer away once again. Meghan is then shown driving her teeth into Clyde’s skin.

Lyman: “Is she…Yes! She’s biting him. She’s literally biting him!”

Clyde tries to shake Meghan off before he drives her back first into the turnbuckle. Meghan stops biting Clyde. Clyde backs up, still holding onto Meghan, before driving her into the corner once again. Clyde then drives her into the mat with a spine buster. Clyde then goes for the cover.

1!

Meghan gets a foot on the rope!

Sharper: “Meghan saved the match for herself, getting her foot on the bottom rope.”

Clyde checks with the ref and glares at him before getting to his feet. Clyde reaches down, but Meghan manages to kick him in the head once, then twice. Clyde stumbles into the ropes as Meghan gets to her feet. She rushes over and hits a leaping forearm into the side of Clyde’s head.

Clyde shoves Meghan back. He charges, but Meghan hits a kick to the midsection. Clyde hunches over. Meghan then rakes her nails across his back. Clyde roars before Meghan manages to hook him and drives him down with a reverse DDT. Meghan goes for a cover.

1!

Clyde powers out. The crowd begins to cheer as the cameras go to the entrance ramp. Chris Cannon appears, along with Syren and Rayvn.

Sharper: “Business just picked up!”

Lyman: “Cannon. Syren. Rayvn. Their eyes on Meghan. And they’re headed to the ring!”

Cannon and Syren and Rayvn race to the ring and slide in under the bottom rope. Before anything can happen, Mackenzie Strader and Terra Skye are shown running down from the back. Syren and Rayvn turn to face them as Strader and Terra get into the ring. The ref gets in between both parties. Cannon is then shown connecting with a headbutt, knocking Meghan back and onto the mat. The ref turns, sees this and immediately calls the bell. Meghan then turns and fires back. Syren glances at Cannon briefly as the crowd roars.

Lyman: “The bell’s ringing, and Cannon cost Clyde the match.”

Clyde is shown slamming his fist on the mat before rolling out of the ring, where he’s met by Melinda. Clyde seethes as officials are shown running down from the back and into the ring.

Sharper: “The Assassin clearly not happy with this result. Referees trying to gain order before things get any further out of hand.”

Lyman: “Isn’t it just fate? Meghan put this into motion by aiming for some revenge earlier and now Cannon and Strader are at each other’s throats!”

Cannon is shown trying to get to Meghan, who is also trying to get around the officials. Syren and Rayvn are also jawing with Mackenzie and Terra, as referees continue to keep them separated as we cut to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

The lights slowly dim down. The crowd buzzes in anticipation, many of them taking their phones out and lighting up the arena with their flashlights. After a few moments of silence, “Dark Child” by Marlon Williams plays as the lights flash back on. The big screen shows several highlights of Cid Turner's career as the song continues to play. The crowd roars as Cid makes his way onto the stage, looking tensely out into the crowd. Cid takes a moment to let it all soak in before he begins his walk down the ramp. The SCW World Championship sits comfortably on his shoulder.

Sharper: “Cid Turner, shocking the world. The new World Champion. But what condition is he in?”

Lyman: “And you already have the sharks lining up. We’ve heard Selena. We’ve seen Chris Cannon approach Cid.”

Sharper: “That’s the thing – you never get a rest and he has a massive target on his back, literally.”

“My little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy

One day you'll grow up and be distressed

One day you'll grow up and reject everything

I've set out for you”

Cid continues his walk down the ramp and keeps his eye on the ring. Cid reaches the ring and climbs up the steps, slowly walking across the apron to the corner and pulling himself up onto the second rope, standing on the turnbuckle and looking around the arena while taking a deep breath. He pounds his chest and peers out into the sea of people.

“My only dear long wasteful son

One day you'll wonder what you've become”

The music begins to fade out as Cid climbs down from the ropes and enters the ring, making his way to the corner. There, a microphone waits for him. He grabs it and takes it and walks back to the middle of the ring. He looks around as a “Cid!” chant breaks out. Cid smiles a bit. He enjoys the reaction before then starting to speak.

Cid: “It’s been a wild ride…”

Cid walks around the ring a bit.

Cid: “I came back because in some ways, I’m an addict. I’m addicted to this sport. I’ve even said I would die in the ring, competing in this sport.”

Cid looks around.

Cid: “It’s not exactly hidden. The world knows. My spinal stenosis. The fact that I have a permanent condition. A condition that means I probably shouldn’t be falling from ladders. A condition everyone since has targeted, from chair shots from Gio, to slams into ladders by Selena, to just existing by Xander.”

Cid pauses.

Cid: “And somehow I am here, not only having won Taking Hold of the Flame, but the World Championship at Rise to Greatness.”

Cid pauses.

Cid: “It’s like 2006 all over again…but a bit different, and I’m still in a lot of pain.”

The crowd applauds.

Cid: “After everything I’ve done, there are some people in the back telling me I should take this moment, leave on top. I’ve talked to the trainer. And we had a good heart to heart. SCW is a bit concerned, wondering if I’ll sign a contract for another ladder match. Or more probably because I did said I would probably die in the ring as this is all I know how to do!”

Cid pauses.

Cid: “And then I walked backstage. I showed up…I saw Fall of Man try to murder Jonathan Knots. I saw Selena Frsot crash out on live television. I saw Chris Cannon tell me to go eff myself in his British way….and now I’m out here and…”

Cid looks at the World Champion on his shoulder. He takes a deep breath. He then starts to lift the title up, continuing to look at it. He takes another deep breath and places the title back on his shoulder.

Cid: “And I’m ready for whatever comes at me! Selena, Chris, Glory, Syren, Meghan, whoever else and-“

“Victorious” by Skillet begins playing as the lights dim a bit. Cid Turner turns to the entrance way as the crowd cheers. Slowly, Amelia Nevado 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. She then takes a deep breath before starting to walk to the ring.

Sharper: “Amelia Nevado coming out…”

Lyman: “I think we know what’s about to happen!”

Sharper: “She’s the last remaining member of the winning team from last year’s Trios Tournament. She only has a few weeks left to cash it in.”

Nevado slowly walks down to the ring as Turner looks at her. He nods, almost as if he knows what’s coming too. Nevado walks over to the ring and walks up the steel steps. He then steps into the ring. Turner looks at her and almost resigned, hands her the microphone. Amelia walks over and looks at the microphone. She then takes it before thanking Cid. Cid nods. We can see Cid even saying “Do what you need to do.” Amelia smiles as her music fades out. The crowd buzzes some more as Amelia Nevado looks around the arena.

Amelia: “Uh…I think this may now be the worst kept secret in SCW. I apologize for making you all wait, wondering what I would do with my Trios Tournament contract. I had not the faintest idea what I may do at first, but so much has changed since this time last year. And most of all, Cid Turner is standing across from me as the World Champion.”

Cid smiles a bit.

Amelia: “And after the last few weeks and having a lot of time to think of it, along with Luz’s success…along with the fact that I was able to defeat Chris Cannon, Cid…I wanted to do this to your face. And it is my honour to be able to say this – I have cashed in my Trios Tournament contract and I will face you, Cid Turner, one on one at Apocalypse for your World Championship!”

The crowd cheers as Cid nods.

Amelia: “It will be my honour to face you, Cid.”

Amelia extends her hand to Cid. Cid then shakes it as the crowd cheers. Amelia then hands the microphone back to Cid. Cid takes it. He says something to Amelia as Amelia smiles.

Sharper: “And there it is. World Title on the line. Amelia Nevado taking her shot against Cid Turner at Apocalypse on September 21!”

Lyman: “Biggest match of her career and Amelia Nevado…this could be life changing.”

Sharper: “And amazingly, after everything we’ve seen since last year. The Wild West may be gone. The disrespect is gone with the Fall of Man in reset. And Cid Turner, despite what Selena says, may be the fix SCW needs as respect seems to be back at top!”

Amelia turns and holds her arm up in the air. Amelia then turns and exits the ring as her music plays again.

Sharper: “And Amelia Nevado leaving the ring. Allows Cid Turner the opportunity to enjoy his moment again.”

Cid Turner looks around as he then exits the ring. He heads over and interacts with some fans at ringside.

“Psycho in My Head” plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a shot of Shinigami Foundation vs. The Fall of Man.

Sharper: “Folks, it’s almost time for our main event. The SCW World Tag Team Championship is on the line.”

Lyman: “The Shinigami Foundation has been waiting for this match for two months. They got their rematch. Can they make good on it?”

Sharper: “And what will the team of Waylon Creek and Ryan LeCavalier look like? Will the Fall of Man face another shortcoming? We’ll find out and-“

Lyman: “Damn it! Selena!”

We abruptly cut back to the ring as we see Selena Frost on top of Cid Turner, hammering away on him with repeated right hands. The crowd boos loudly as Selena gets a few more shots in before Amelia Nevado runs back down to the ring. She slides in and Selena looks up and then gets up. She steps forward.

Selena: “Just let me deal with this. You deserve a good challenge! Not this!”

Amelia: “Selena! Stop!”

Selena turns back and goes to stomp Cid, but Amelia stops her. She pushes her back as officials reach the ring. Selena looks at Amelia as Cid rolls over in pain. Amelia turns and goes to check on Cid. Selena eyes Amelia as officials come over and then get between Selena, Amelia, and Cid. Amelia keeps checking on Cid before the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage Amelia Nevado is seen backstage still a bit shaken. La Pequena Luz joins her.

Luz: “I can’t believe Selena…this is…”

Amelia: “The look she gave me…after everything we’ve been through.”

???: “You need to put her out of your mind if you’re going to challenge for the World Title.”

Amelia and Luz look off as Glory Braddock walks over to them.

Braddock: “Sorry to interrupt. But looks like you got to the front of the line. Enjoy it. But just remember, I have had your number in the past and if you do win, I plan to be first in line after.”

Amelia: “I wouldn’t expect anything less.”

Braddock nods and heads off. Amelia then turns and walks off in the opposite direction with Luz as Breakdown cuts to the ring.

The Shinigami Foundation vs. The Fall of Man

SCW World Tag Team Championship

“Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)” by Rob Zombie plays as the crowd boos. A few moments pass before we see Wil Pierce and Alex Belmont walk out from the back. Pierce steps up and throws his arms in the air and then motions to the crowd. Belmont looks around and smirks before they start to head to the ring. The crowd gives them a solid reaction as they make their way down the rampway.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with TV time remaining and is for the SCW World Tag Team Championship! First, the challengers, they are the team of Wil Pierce and Alex Belmont, they are the Shinigami Foundation!”

The team storms to the ring and pulls themselves up onto the apron. Pierce and Belmont then walk around the ring. Pierce and Belmont turn back to one another as they talk.

Sharper: “Two months of waiting. They have their rematch.”

Lyman: “We will see what happens here. LeCavalier and Creek have never teamed together. Belmont and Pierce have a significant experience advantage in tag team competition.”

The arena falls into a deep, anticipatory hush as the lights abruptly dim, plunging the crowd into darkness. The air is thick with anticipation, and suddenly, the ominous beats of "Praise" by Zhu, Banks, and Bludnymph pulse through the speakers, filling the arena with an eerie energy. The voice of BANKS echoes through the space, setting a haunting tone:

"I built me up high, a building so high, you know. Up where the birds fly, it was a long time ago."

The tension is palpable as a single spotlight slices through the darkness, casting an intense beam onto the entrance ramp. The crowd holds its breath as the silhouette of her figure begins to emerge, shrouded in an aura of menace and mystery. Dressed in a breathtaking ensemble of black and gold, her outfit shimmers with an almost ethereal glow, reflecting her dominance and superiority.

As she steps into the light, the chorus surges, magnifying her grand entrance and asserting her control:

"I got the view from the stars, baby, stars, baby. You look up at me like a god, baby, god, baby."

With a deliberate, measured pace, she strides down the ramp, each step resounding with authority and command. Her hair cascades behind her, catching the light and adding a dramatic flair to her entrance. Her gaze is sharp and unyielding, scanning the crowd with a mix of disdain and amusement, daring them to challenge her.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Miami, Florida, she is representing the Fall of Man and tonight, will hold one half of the SCW World Tag Team Championship…she is the Lost Monarch, Ryan LeCavalier!”

Suddenly, pyrotechnics explode around her, their bursts of light and smoke accentuating her every movement. The strobe-like flashes create a stark contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing her formidable presence. The chorus of "Praise" swells dramatically, enveloping the arena in a pulsating rhythm:

"This is how I got name, this is how I got my fame. You and me are not the same, this is why you give me praise."

As she nears the ring, she pauses, her eyes locking onto the spectators at ringside. She smirks, exuding an aura of disdain and arrogance, relishing in their fear and respect. With a contemptuous glance, she continues her march toward the ring, her every move a testament to her dominance and control.

Ascending the ring steps with an almost ritualistic grace, she pauses at the top, surveying the arena with a look of disdainful triumph. With a flourish, she steps through the ropes, her entrance complete. Raising her arms in a gesture of defiance and power, she locks eyes with her opponent, the tension between them electric.

The music crescendos to a thunderous climax, and the crowd erupts into a cacophony of boos and jeers, their voices a testament to her impact and infamy. She stands ready in the center of the ring, her presence alone a declaration of her readiness for the fight ahead.

As the final notes of "Praise" fade into the night, the echoes of the chorus linger in the air, a haunting reminder of her dominance and control:

"Give me (Praise), Give me (Praise)."

And with that, the stage is set, the battle lines drawn, and the arena braces itself for the match that's about to take place.

Sharper: “Ryan LeCavalier coming out on her own. I don’t know how we read into that. Or maybe it’s just a decision. But new music, new entrance, new attitude maybe.”

Lyman: “Reinventing herself. But I can’t believe this. Standing with Fall of Man.”

The sound and image of a babbling brook overtake the PA and screen. Shortly after, a man dressed in a suit flickers onto the screen, standing in the middle of the creek, facing away from the camera. “Mountain Banjo” by Rhiannon Giddens comes over the system, and from hehind curtain emerges a muscular figure in a skull mask, adorned by torn up flannels, being led by a black lab on a leash. William Heaven walks out with him, holding both Tag Team Championship belts.

Phillips: “And her partner, from Good Grief, Idaho, joined by William Heaven and representing the Fall of Man, he is one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, Waylon Creek!”

The dog leads the way as Waylon Creek 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 turns to Ryan. They then nod.

Sharper: “Creek turning to LeCavalier. Heaven bringing the titles to the ring!”

Lyman: “And they’re going in together!”

Ryan and Waylon both enter the ring and Belmont and Pierce run over and hit a double dropkick on Creek. Creek falls through the ropes to the floor. The SCW World Tag Team Championship logo comes across the screen. Ryan runs over and nails Belmont with a hard right and then another. Pierce however nails her in the ribs with a shot. The crowd roars as Pierce fires off a hard forearm shot. Ryan staggers and Pierce and Belmont grab her and wrench her arms before kicking her in the ribs. They hit a double suplex onto Ryan. They get up and hit a double fist drop. Ryan rolls over and out of the ring. The crowd roars as Ryan holds her jaw as Creek looks up in the ring. Ryan then turns to Creek. Heaven tries to calm them down.

Sharper: “And Heaven trying to get LeCavalier and Creek to reset.”

Lyman: “The Shinigami Foundation going right for them. They know what they can do to them. They came damn close a couple of months ago.”

Creek and LeCavalier talk before Creek pulls himself onto the apron. Demitra, however, points to LeCavalier. Creek enters as LeCavalier then slides in and runs over and rakes the eyes of Belmont as he remains in the ring. Pierce looks on as the crowd boos. LeCavalier grabs Belmont in a side headlock and nails him with a series of hard right hands. Belmont moves to the neutral corner. LeCavalier kicks him in the ribs. She then kicks him again and again and again. She then moves in, placing her knee against the face of Belmont, grinding it into his face.

She steps off and then walks around the ring. Belmont starts to pull himself up and LeCavalier snapmares him over and then reaches over and tags in Creek. Creek enters and just runs over and boots Belmont in the head. Belmont rolls over. Creek grabs him and drags him back up.

Sharper: “LeCavalier and Creek with the tag and some good chemistry.”

Lyman: “And just think – they hated each other months ago. They’re now the New Fall of Man!”

Creek clotheslines Belmont and then goes for the pin.

Belmont kicks out. Both get up and Belmont moves to the ropes. Creek whips him across the ring. Belmont bounces off and Creek presses him up over his head. Belmont, however, shifts his weight and then turns and backs up and tags in Pierce. Pierce enters as Belmont runs at Creek and Creek goes for a clothesline. Belmont ducks. He then stops as Pierce lunges and hits a drop toe hold to Creek. Belmont jumps up and hits a double stomp to the back of Creek before Pierce gets up and hits the ropes and hits a sliding knee. Creek rolls over. Pierce goes for the pin.

Creek pushes him off and rolls over. Pierce grabs him and runs him into the neutral corner. Pierce then hits a hard kick to the ribs and then chops him. He whips Creek across the ring. Pierce runs after and Creek runs out and clotheslines him down. Pierce rolls over and stirs and he turns around and Creek just muscles him up and hits a powerslam.

Sharper: “And Creek just muscling up Pierce. Two large men and over.”

Lyman: “Creek is that difference-maker. I’ve been in the ring with him. Granted, they were trying to take me out. But you feel everything Creek does.”

Creek gets up and drives his elbow into the face of Pierce. Pierce rolls over and stirs, but Creek pushes him back down for the pin.

Pierce kicks out. He rolls over and Creek grabs him and runs him into the neutral corner. Pierce turns and Creek nails him with a repeated right hands to the forehead. He hammers away over and over and over as Pierce drops down to a knee. Creek then walks out of the ring and runs over and swings at Belmont, but Belmont ducks. Creek turns around and Pierce runs out and Creek scoops him up. Pierce however kicks his legs and slides back and hits the ropes. Creek turns around and Pierce jumps up and hits the Rasengan. Creek drops to a knee. Pierce tags in Belmont and Belmont enters the ring and hits the Slingblade! The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Belmont takes down Creek. Driving him to the mat with the slingblade! And a cover!”

Belmont goes for the pin.

Creek kicks out.

Lyman: “That was close. And you keep doing that. Try to cut off the ring.”

Belmont grabs Creek and goes to pull him up. He tries to drag him to the Shinigami corner, but Creek blocks it. Belmont forearms him over and over and over again. He tries to pull him over again, but Creek blocks it and pulls him in and hoists him up and hits a flapjack. The crowd ohs. Creek rolls over, wincing, holding his jaw.

Sharper: “And Creek just powering out. His pain tolerance is something else.”

Creek then turns and tags in Ryan LeCavalier. LeCavalier enters as Belmont gets up and she spins around him and hits a release German suplex. Belmont rolls through and starts to get up and we then see LeCavalier run past him and jump to the middle rope and dive back with the Relativisme. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And LeCavalier off the ropes. That kick. That enziguri off the turnbuckle!”

Lyman: “Just dropped Belmont!”

LeCavalier goes for the pin.

Belmont kicks out. LeCavalier gets up and drives her knee into the face of Belmont. Belmont rolls over and starts to get up and LeCavalier hits a snap suplex and then turns and tags in Creek who enters and hits a leg drop. Belmont rolls over. Creek gets up and then grabs him. He drags him up and pumphandles him and then drops him down with a slam. He hooks the legs.

Pierce breaks it up. He runs back to the corner. Creek looks up and then grabs Belmont. He elbows him in the back of the head and then goes to whip him into the ropes. Belmont bounces off and hits the Gilgamesh Front Kick. Creek staggers back. Belmont turns and dives for the tag, but Creek catches his leg and pulls him back. Belmont reaches out and struggles to pull himself forward. Creek then drags him back and into a wheelbarrow position before throwing him back with a wheelbarrow suplex into the corner where Ryan jumps up with an enziguri kick. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And some double team from the Fall of Man. LeCavalier kicking Belmont as Creek muscled Belmont back.”

Lyman: “They’re cutting off the ring. Great strategy. And it’s preventing Pierce from getting back into the ring. Belmont is in a lot of trouble.”

Sharper: “And now LeCavalier back in.”

LeCavalier tags in and enters, climbing up to the middle turnbuckle and then hitting the Lumiere d’Arc. The crowd ohs. LeCavalier hooks the leg.

Pierce pulls her off again. He then runs back and grabs the tag rope. He stomps on the apron, trying to get the fans into it. LeCavalier however grabs Belmont, moving him to the ropes. She sits on his back, choking him.

She steps back and turns to Demitra, getting his attention. Creek then runs over and boots Belmont in the head. He falls back.

Sharper: “And again…LeCavalier and Creek, we knew their rivalry, but they’re working together very well.”

Lyman: “LeCavalier said she needed to get right earlier. Clearly she’s taken it to heart here.”

Belmont rolls over and starts to get up. LeCavalier runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a running knee lift. Belmont however dodges. He spins around and dives for the ropes. LeCavalier however dives back and elbows him in the back. She then drags him back and Belmont starts to get up. LeCavalier shoot kicks him in the side and then runs into the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a running hurricanrana, but Belmont flips through and lands on his feet and then dives and tags in Pierce. The crowd erupts as Pierce enters. He runs over and clotheslines LeCavalier down. He turns and nails Creek with a hard right. LeCavalier gets back up and Pierce hits a Demon Soul Lariat. He turns as Creek enters and nails him with a kick to the ribs and then another. He goes to whip him into the corner, but Pierce spins through and sends Creek into the corner. Pierce runs at him and hits the Code Black. The crowd roars. Creek drops to the mat.

Sharper: “Pierce! Striking both LeCavalier and Creek. He knows he has to do this alone. Belmont took so much punishment.”

Lyman: “True, but build that momentum up. Get that adrenaline pumping and you can try to finish it off. Pierce has to keep the energy up and keep making big hits!”

Pierce turns and grabs LeCavalier as she gets up and then places her head between his legs. He hoists her up and goes for the Fall of the Angels. Creek pulls himself back up onto the apron and LeCavalier kicks her legs and drops down. She turns and tags in Creek. LeCavalier then runs forward and ducks a clothesline from Pierce and jumps up and nails Belmont as he starts to enter the ring. LeCavalier goes after him and hammers away as Creek enters and nails Pierce with a spear. The crowd ohs. Creek then gets up as the crowd erupts. Creek then turns and we see Amy Chastaine.

Lyman: “Amy! What are you doing?! I guess she’s not done with Creek and I’m fine with that!”

Sharper: “But Creek sees him. The referee focusing on LeCavalier! Is she going to make up for the previous intervention?!”

Amy jumps onto the apron. Creek lunges and swings at Amy. Amy jukes back and Creek swings again, but Pierce then grits his teeth and rolls Creek up with a school boy as LeCavalier exits the ring. Demitra turns around and sees the cover.

Creek kicks out just after three and the bell sounds. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “They did it! Pierce got his shoulders to the mat! And Chastaine made good!”

Lyman: “Ha ha ha! The downfall continues! And LeCavalier just noticed what just happened!”

Sharper: “And Creek continues a stunning downfall. Amy Chastaine has caused him three losses in a row!”

Chastaine smirks.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, and NEW SCW World Tag Team Champions…Wil Pierce and Alex Belmont, the Shinigami Foundation!”

Sharper: “New World Tag Team Champions!”

LeCavalier runs around the ring and runs over to Chastaine and nails her with a hard right and then another and another. LeCavalier turns and rolls her into the ring. She slides in after as Creek starts to stir. Pierce however kicks LeCavalier in the ribs and then nails her with a shot. Belmont rolls in and Creek runs over and stomps him in the head over and over before looking around. Pierce turns and runs at Creek as Creek, incensed, nails him with a hard right. Pierce fires back. LeCavalier staggers out as Amy grabs her and nails her with a couple of hard rights. The crowd then erupts as we see a figure hopping the barricade. He then runs to the ring and rolls in. The crowd erupts as they see that it is James Evans!

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine brought in by LeCavalier. LeCavalier attacking her. Clearly the frustrations continue to boil over.”

Lyman: “She looked damn good. I hate to say it. She looked like she fit in. Amy just got another bit of revenge. She said she would take everything!”

Sharper: “And Creek knows it. It’s enraged. LeCavalier fighting for him too.”

Lyman: “Oh my God! Look!”

James Evans then runs over and clotheslines Pierce down. He rolls out of the ring as he turns as Amy Chastaine grabs LeCavalier for the Vortex, but LeCavalier shoves her forward and into Evans. Evans looks at her. Creek turns and looks at Evans. We notice that Heaven, LeCavalier and Creek are all surprised.

Sharper: “Look at Creek! Look at Heaven! Did they not know he was here?!”

Chastaine then goes to throw a punch. Evans ducks and hoists her up onto his shoulders, but Chastaine slides down. Creek rushes for her as does LeCavalier. Lyman then grabs Chastaine and pulls her out of the ring before they can get to her. LeCavalier looks around as Creek looks at Evans. LeCavalier however looks at Creek, almost annoyed. Chastaine and Lyman stand at ringside as Belmont and Pierce take their titles and raise them over their heads.

Sharper: “James Evans is back. We have new Tag Champs! Lyman just saved Chastaine. Creek takes another loss…What will happen next week?!”

Evans then says something to Creek as Creek steps up and the two look at Lyman and Chastaine. LeCavalier then walks up and stands with them, standing on the other side of Creek. Chastaine and Lyman start to leave the ring while the Shinigami Foundation walk around, holding their titles in the air as the scene fades out…