Sal Darius vs. Glory Braddock

[Braddock]

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June 21st, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Off Camera
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Glory Braddock continued her winning ways, increasing her winning streak to three straight. It wasn’t easy; she was doing battle with a familiar foe in Amelia Novado. They had battled one on one for the Television Title and several times over the SCW World Tag Team Championships. But The British Bombshell did manage to get the win over Novado to continue building momentum, continuing to prove that she could win her way back into championship contention and that dropping out of Taking Hold of the Flame was not necessarily a mistake. Unfortunately not everyone is happy with The British Bombshell. Ryan Lecavlier still has a beef with Braddock and yet again attacked her post match. Glory got a measure of revenge one week later by distracting Ryan and causing her to go down to defeat against La Pequina Luz. Ryan already has been driven crazy with the fact that she lost to Amelia Nevado, now she lost to both members of Light in the Darkness, thanks in part to Glory Braddock. It was not Braddock’s intentions to seemingly drag Amelia and Luz in the middle of this problem between herself and Lecavalier, but she was not going to sit idly by and let The Lost Monarch get away with these blindside attacks. The British Bombshell will fight back. Her problems with Ryan Lecavalier, and potentially more problems with Light in the Darkness, are not the only things Glory Braddock has to deal with. In one week she looks to add a fourth win to her winning streak by taking on Sal Darius. Ordinarily Braddock would not be too concerned over this match. It isn’t arrogance, she just knows that she is capable of beating anyone on the SCW roster. Unfortunately she knows that she still has to look over her shoulder knowing that Lecavalier could strike back at any time; she has proven that she is not above blindside attacks. The British Bombshell also has ongoing problems with management, namely the COO CHBK.

She also has ongoing problems outside of SCW involving her company, Glorious Golden Enterprises. Her best friend, Frances Taylor, quit the position of president of the company so that she could challenge Braddock and try to bring her to ruin. Frances has already tried to poach Glory’s talent from wrestling to modeling. Glory Braddock is convinced that Frances is being manipulated by her new boyfriend, Dominic Sterling. This puts The British Bombshell in a tough situation; she is competitive and wants to save her company, thus she knows she needs to defeat Frances. At the same time, after learning that Sterling may be deceiving and manipulating Frances, Glory wants to somehow protect Frances, she wants to save her. She isn’t sure she can do both. With all the chaos going on in the life of Glory Braddock, both professionally and personally, she now seeks advice and, hopefully, some assistance from her family.

The evening sun dipped low over the Boston, Massachusetts skyline, casting a golden hue across the glass windows of the high-rise apartment. Warm light filtered through sheer curtains, softening the edges of the tastefully modern living room. The air carried a faint blend of blooming roses from the fresh bouquet on the polished coffee table and the lingering scent of cinnamon tea. Everything in the room radiated calm sophistication; plush velvet cushions, a faint hum of string music in the background. The kind of serene domesticity that was completely and utterly alien to Glory Braddock. She sat stiffly at first on the velvet couch. Her presence brought a subtle contrast to the room’s elegance; not jarring, but grounded, real. Glory wore a pale chambray button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled casually to her forearms, its neat structure hinting at her disciplined upbringing. The shirt was tucked into a pair of high-waisted jeans, the hem slightly frayed at the ankles, worn with clean white sneakers. It was a practical outfit, unassuming yet stylish.

Beside her sat her cousin, Angelica Jones, a vision of effortless femininity and calm resolve. Angelica wore a flowing, pale lilac dress adorned with a soft floral print in green and yellow hues. The dress hugged her slender frame gently, dipping into a subtle V at the neckline, then flaring out into a ruffled skirt that danced lightly around her knees. Her red hair was brushed to silky perfection, cascading in soft waves over one shoulder, her lipstick a shade deeper than the roses on the table behind her. Angelica’s poise, elegance, and domestic surroundings stood in striking contrast to the more rugged energy of her cousin, though the familial resemblance was unmistakable in their shared grace and intensity. The room was silent for a moment longer than comfortable, the weight of years and unspoken feelings sitting between them like a third guest. A fireplace flickered in the distance, unneeded but casting a cozy ambiance.

“Thanks for making time to see me, mate.” Glory says in a friendly tone. Angelica laughs softly.

“Oh come off it, Glory. We’re family. You’re always welcome here. Do you want me to get you some wine?”

“No thanks.” Glory shakes her head. “I’m probably going to leave here and drive up to see your sister later and check on the modeling agency while I’m here. I don’t want to have alcohol on me.”

“Understood.” Angelica nods her head. “Though I will save you the trouble…nothing is wrong with the modeling agency. Kayla has everything under control.”

“No poaching?” Glory asks with an arched brow. Angelica shakes her head.

“None. The models are perfectly happy, no signs of outside interference. Trust me, my sister has everything under control. There’s no need for you to run up here and check on her all the time.”

“I know.” Glory sighs and shakes her head. “It’s just difficult, you know? I’ve had to deal with corporate takeovers before. I learned the hard way how ruthless the corporate world can be. But I never thought I would be going to war with someone I thought was my best friend.”

Angelica gazes deep into the eyes of her younger cousin. She can see the sadness, almost grief, the grief of someone who lost a loved one. For Glory Braddock, this is almost true. She does feel as if she lost Frances Taylor, she fears that their friendship may be gone for good. She fears that there is no salvaging what they once had. Angelica pats Braddock on the back in order to provide some comfort.

“I understand. I really do. Just try to understand that if Frances really is your friend, then she will not go through with this insanity. If she does? Well,” she sighs “I hate to say it, but maybe she wasn’t your friend to begin with?”

“I fear you may be right.” Glory nods her head. “Still, I can’t help but think that Frances was deceived by that little twat she’s dating. I want to believe that her new boyfriend is just stringing her along, that he is the one driving a wedge between us.”

“New boyfriend?” Angelica asks curiously. “I don’t think you mentioned this before.”

“His name is Dominic Sterling.” Glory answers instantly. “Everything seemed fine initially. He makes her happy and of course I want my friend to be happy. But then she pulled this stunt, she quit my company, restarted Taylor Enterprises, and is determined to run me into the ground.”

“You think Sterling is behind it?”

“Damn right I do.” Glory nods her head. “Melody did some digging into this bloke’s background. Turns out he got all of his wealth through some very suspicious, fishy means.”

“He stole it?” Angelica seems rather surprised. Glory nods her head.

“It can’t be proven but we think he fraudulently stole his family’s wealth. His family has caught onto his little schemes and he can’t steal from them anymore. So Frances is his new target.” Braddock shakes her head. “And I feel helpless, I cannot do anything to help her.”

“You’re stressed.” Angelica says with a smirk, realizing that she is just stating the obvious. “Are you sure you don’t want some wine?”

“Sure.” Glory chuckles softly.

Angelica Jones rose gracefully from the couch. She walked to a discreetly placed cabinet nestled against the far wall, its lacquered finish catching a glint of the setting sun. Inside, behind a pair of frosted glass doors, sat a modest but well-curated collection of wine bottles. She selected a deep red vintage without hesitation. Her fingers moved with practiced ease as she retrieved two tall-stemmed glasses from the upper shelf and uncorked the bottle with a quiet pop that broke the stillness of the room. The wine flowed smoothly, a dark crimson ribbon swirling into crystal, the sound soft and rhythmic. Once filled, she took a moment, her hand hovering briefly over one glass before lifting both and turning back toward the couch. Angelica lowered herself back onto the couch with practiced grace, handing Glory one of the glasses.

“Thanks…” Glory sips on the wine. Angellica smirks.

“Feeling better?”

“Much.”

“Good. Now let’s take care of this stress of yours and the best way to do that is to leave it to other people, namely people you trust.”

“I tried trusting France and look where that got me.”

“But you can trust family.” Angelica winks.

“What are you suggesting?” Glory asks curiously.

“You are trying to take on the world all by yourself.” Angelica states. “Your wrestling career, your personal life, your corporate commitments to Glorious Golden Enterprises, it is running you ragged. Now your personal life, that’s got to be all you, but your wrestling career and your professional career can be taken care of, some of that stress can be lifted off of your shoulders. Let’s start with Supreme Championship Wrestling. Me and everyone else backstage can’t help but notice the ongoing feud between you and CHBK.”

“If you’re suggesting that I apologize to him, that I back down, then you are crazy.” Glory shakes her head. “Look at what that idiot has done…he helped screw me out of the Adrenaline Title, he won’t give me a rematch, he screwed me over again by adding Syren to my match against Selenna Frost. That decision right there is the reason I lost and was forced to be the number one entrant.”

“Yet you backed out of Taking Hold of the Flame.” Angelica points out. “You could have competed, tried to win.”

“That isn’t the point.” Glory shakes her head. “If I had the one on one match against Selena that I had wanted, and Selena beat me one on one, I would have accepted the loss, I would have accepted the stipulation, and I would have gladly entered as number one. Syren had no business being in that match. CHBK was trying to screw me over and help his best friend in the process.”

“Calm down.” Angelica laughs softly. “You don’t have to go off on a rant right here with me. And if you want my honest opinion? I agree with everything you said. You should get an Adrenaline Title Match. CHBK had no right to put Syren in that match. But sometimes you need to be diplomatic and compromise.” She winks. “Being a diplomat isn’t your strong suit. That’s where I come in.”

“Wait…” Glory furrows her brow in confusion “...are you suggesting…”

“Yes.” Angelica nods her head. “If you want, I will serve as your advocate. I will represent you backstage in front of CHBK the same way I advocate for Kim.”

“I don’t know…” Glory’s voice trails off.

“It’s perfect. You hate dealing with CHBK but I have no problems dealing with him. I already deal with him for Kim, I can deal with him for you too. And that would take one big stress off of your shoulders. All you would have to do is take care of your business in the ring, and that’s all you want, right?”

“Right.” Glory nods her head. “I just want to wrestle, I want competition. That’s it.”

“Then let me help you. Let me be your voice backstage when dealing with CHBK.”

“Fine…” Glory sips on her wine again “...but what about Frances and her crap? Are you suggesting that I hand control of that to you?”

“No way. The corporate world isn’t for me.” Angelica chuckles. “But I can advise you. First I need to know, what is the situation currently involving you, Frances, and this corporate feud?”

“The board of directors are getting antsy.” Glory states. “They want a resolution and quickly. They want a new president to replace Frances and I have yet to hire one.” She sighs “I guess I’m holding out hope that I can talk some sense into her.”

“And what about Frances?”

“Surprisingly she did make an offer to return…” Glory’s voice trails off “...but her terms are steep. Glorious Golden Enterprises would absorb Taylor Enterprises but Frances would get near unlimited powers in the merger.”

“You’re not too keen on giving her that much power.” Angelica states. Glory shakes her head.

“No, and I fear that Frances may try to go over my head and convince the board to approve the merger against my will.” Glory sighs. “I’m tempted to just accept the offer and hope and pray Frances won’t take advantage of me.”

“Bad idea.” Angelica shakes her head. “Do not accept the merger on her terms.”

“No?” Glory seems surprised by Angelica’s answer. “Then what do you suggest I do? You said yourself, I need to get some of this stress off of my shoulders. I cannot continue fighting this war with Frances.”

“It’s like I said, get someone else to help. In other words, have someone you trust fight the war for you. And if I recall, there is already someone with significant power and influence within your company that is ruthless enough and cutthroat enough to make sure nothing is done that you do not approve of?”

Braddock thinks about what Angelica said for a few moments before she suddenly realizes it. It’s like a light bulb goes off over the head of The British Bombshell.

“Aphrodite.”

“Yes. Let Aphrodite Noel handle this…at least temporarily. You know she would do anything for you. So let her.”

“Honestly, mate, I’m surprised you suggested that.” Glory answers.

“Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Whether its all Frances or whether its her boyfriend Dominic influencing her, the fact is that you need someone ruthless enough to stop them, or at least stall them temporarily. Aphrodite Noel is the perfect person for that job.”

“You make it sound so easy.” Glory says, skepticism dripping from her voice. “But I’m not so sure.”

“It is easy.” Angelica states. “Let me handle your CHBK problem so you can focus on doing what you do best…wrestle. And as far as Frances goes? I know your company can compete with Taylor Enterprises. You just don’t need to bother yourself with that right now; let someone like Aphrodite handle it. Besides, if what you told me about Dominic is true, it is very possible that Taylor Enterprises might already be poisoned.”

“What do you mean?”

“Someone like him, committing fraud, stealing money; odds are that authorities are already investigating him. If he has his hands on Taylor Enterprises now, albeit through Frances, then that company might come under investigation. It might fall. That’s why you should not accept the merger.” Angelica shakes her head. “Let it die on its own.”

Glory Braddock leans back and thinks about what Angelica just said, all of the words, all of the advice. There is some skepticism still there but the more she sits, the longer she thinks about it, the more it all makes sense. The British Bombshell has been stubbornly trying to take on the entire world all on her own. She is stubbornly trying to take on everything from Ryan Lecavlier, CHBK, and Frances Taylor without any help. But Angelica is right; Glory Braddock has friends, allies, and family who are willing to assist her. Why not accept the help? Why not let Aphrodite deal with Frances Taylor? Why not let Angelica deal with CHBK? This frees Glory Braddock up to get back to the basics of what she was born and bred to do; wrestle. She can focus on taking down Sal Darius on Breakdown and, when the time comes, taking down Ryan Lecavalier. Braddock leans over and embraces Angelica in a hug, which causes Angelica to laugh softly.

“What was that for?”

“Thanks…thank you for reminding me that I do not have to take on the entire world all by myself…thank you for reminding me that it isn’t shameful to ask for help.”

“Pride and stubbornness. Those are traits you get from OUR side of the family, not your father’s.” Angelica winks. “Because I was once like you, stubbornly refused to back down, stubbornly refused to accept any help.”

“Is there any hope for me?” Glory asks, laughing. Angelica smiles knowingly.

“Of course. Today was just the first step.”

“I admit, it does feel like a weight has been lifted. I don’t have to worry about CHBK breathing down my neck if I have you defending me on my behalf. I don’t have to worry about my company knowing Aphrodite will fight back against Frances’s nonsense. All I have to do is focus on making Sal Darius tap out on Breakdown and bringing my winning streak up to four in a row.”

“And I look forward to watching you.”

The past several months have been trying, they have been very difficult for The British Bombshell. Between her dispute with CHBK, Ryan Lecavalier constantly blindsiding her, and the ongoing corporate war with a woman who was once her best friend, Frances Taylor, Glory Braddock has felt as if she was spreading herself too thin. But now, thanks to her cousin Angelica Jones, Glory Braddock finally sees some light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps a solution has finally presented itself at the most opportune of moments?