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December 12th, 2022
Northern Ireland
Off Camera
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A few days has passed since Glory Braddock finally admitted to her husband that she has been seeing Aphrodite Noel again. This was a conversation she has long dreaded. She wasn’t cheating on Kurt; Glory’s relationship with Aphrodite isn’t like that. Braddock acknowledges Aphrodite as her mother and is obedient to her as a daughter is obedient to her mother. This is a renewal of a relationship they had once before, a few years ago and Kurt was there to witness firsthand what it did to his wife back then. She became ruthless, cutthroat, and a downright “monster” in Glory’s own words. Her own behavior during this time led to the board of directors taking control of her company away from her due to her questionable mental stability. Kurt himself did not trust Aphrodite and did not like the influence she held over his wife. He tolerated it due to the fact that Glory loved Aphrodite so much. That’s all it was; toleration. Glory knew that her husband only tolerated the mother-daughter relationship they had forged. She knew that Kurt was thrilled to learn that Glory that she was going to distance herself from Aphrodite. And she knew that Kurt would not be pleased to learn that she has recently renewed her relationship with this woman.
The British Bombshell gave her husband a clear ultimatum; deal with it or leave. She made it abundantly clear that her relationship with Aphrodite would not end anytime soon and that he should just learn to deal with it. He dealt with it and tolerated it once before, Glory is hopeful that by the time she gets finished with Breakdown in a few days he will be accepting of this new normal and new reality for Glory Braddock. She is hopeful that he will once again be ready to tolerate it.
Unfortunately, there is still at least one big secret that Glory Braddock has yet to reveal to her husband. It is a secret so big, so scandalous, that she is not certain her husband is quite ready to hear it just yet. Sure, he may be able to tolerate his wife having this unique and unusual mother-daughter relationship with Aphrodite Noel, but would he be able to tolerate the fact that his wife is now sleeping with and having an active affair with her longtime childhood best friend Sophie O’Brian?
The truth is that a romantic relationship between Glory and Sophie is something Sophie has long sought after, not so much Glory. But it was Sophie who has been loyal to Glory and her family their entire lives. Every single time Glory found herself in trouble, Sophie was there to bail her out. Sophie’s loyalty to the Braddock family has known no bounds. She would do anything for the Braddock family. Sophie has always longed for, lusted after, Glory but never once said a word, never asked for it, knowing that her friend would reject it. So what has changed? Glory became Aphrodite’s daughter in exchange for Aphrodite’s advice, guidance, and love. It made sense in Glory’s now twisted, unbalanced mind that if Sophie has been so loyal and giving to her for so long that Glory should in return give Sophie the one thing Sophie has longed for.
Breakdown is in Houson, Texas in a few days. Kurt Logan thinks that his wife is on her way there this moment. Braddock will be on her way to Houston for the beginning of the SCW Trios Tournament but only after spending a day with Sophie in her home of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Glory finds herself in a luxurious dining room, one of many in Sophie’s newly inherited mansion. She is dressed for the occasion in a black long sleeve sequin cocktail dress with heels. Sophie sits across the table from her in a sleeveless teal cocktail dress and high heeled sandals.
“Do you like the steak?” Sophie asks, her voice echoing in the large dining room. Glory nods her head as she takes a sip of her red wine.
“Delicious.”
“Excellent. I was going to fire my chef if it were anything less.” A butler enters the dining room carrying a bottle of wine. He approaches Sophie.
“More wine, Ms. O’Brian?”
“Yes.” He pours her some wine. He turns and approaches Glory.
“More wine, Ms. Braddock?”
“What was that?” She asks with an arched brow.
“Do you want more wine?”
“No, my name.” Glory states, shaking her head. “In this house I am Lindsey Noel, daughter of Aphrodite Noel, and you will refer to me as such. Are we clear?”
“Yes, my apologies, Ms. Noel.”
“And the answer is no, I don’t want any more wine at this moment.” The butler nods his head and walks off. Braddock sighs and shakes her head in frustration.
“I apologize for the behavior of my staff. I will fire him post haste, my love.”
“Thank you.” Glory answers. “Still, even having incompetent staff is better than having no staff at all.”
“It does have its perks.” Sophie admits as she drinks some of her wine. “Have you discussed hiring staff with your husband?”
“Yes. I think I finally have talked him into it. It’s just a matter of how many people we hire. It is just what I needed, Sophie. It will allow me more time to spend with Kurt and our daughter Dawn.”
“Family is very important indeed.” Sophie says before making a motion with her index finger for Glory to approach. Braddock immediately rises up out of her chair and approaches Sophie. “Sit.” Sophie motions to her lap. Glory nods and sits on Sophie’s lap. “So tell me something, how does it feel to live a fantasy? How does it feel to be Lindsey Noel?”
“It feels wonderful!” Glory exclaims, shutting her eyes and smiling wide. It looks as if the blonde is in ecstasy.
“Even though you are under threat of a corporate takeover? Even though your daughter is dating a man you believe to be an abuser? Even though your biological mother has died? All of that and you still feel wonderful?” Sophie asks. Glory nods her head.
“I know all of what you just mentioned is true. But this fantasy I am living out…it is like a very strong opioid. All of that emotional and mental pain is numbed. I don’t feel it anymore. I don’t care. As long as I have Mother, as long as I have Aphrodite, I know I will be fine.” Glory kisses Sophie on the lips. “And I have you to thank, Sophie. You convinced me to take the risk. I had been tempted to reach out to her for so long but I had resisted the temptation due to the risks. But you convinced me to give in to the temptation, to become who I was truly meant to be.”
“And just look at what you have accomplished since ridding yourself of that excess pressure you had put upon yourself; in the span of two months you won the SCW United States Championship and then the MWE World Championship. And in a few days you begin your quest in the Trios Tournament, what could be your third Trios Tournament victory.” Sophie states definitively. Glory shakes her head.
“No…it WILL be my third Trios victory.”
“Even though you have to team with Hudson?”
“You forget, I got my start in 2008 as a tag team specialist. Also I already have won two Trios Tournaments. I can team with anyone, friend or foe, and make the team work. This will be…” Braddock’s rant is interrupted when she hears her cell phone ringing. She rolls her eyes. “...bloody hell! Who the hell is calling me at this hour? I thought I told everyone to leave me alone?”
“Who is it?” Sophie ask curiously. Glory pops out her cell phone and takes a look. Her eyes grow wide.
“It’s Aurora.” She says, referring to Aurora Alan, a minority shareholder and current CEO of her company. “I’m sorry, Sophie, but I must take this.”
“Of course.”
Braddock straightens herself up as she goes into another room, a fancy living room that is even nicer than the dining room. Braddock sits down on a nearby sofa and looks at her phone again. It is a FaceTime request. Glory answers it. Immediately she sees Aurora Alan, presumably live from the corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“Is something wrong?”
“You seem in a pleasant mood, Glory. Is that how you normally answer your calls?”
“Sorry about that, mate. I was just a little busy.”
“It looks like it. Are you and Kurt out at some fancy party?”
“No, it’s just me. I’m handling some personal business and I really should get back to it.
“Fair enough, I will try to make it as quick as possible. Do you remember how you spoke to me about a potential corporate takeover attempt?” Braddock nods her head. She does recall asking Aurora Alan to look into this matter for her. She does not fully trust Aurora Alan though. Aurora’s older brother Matthew Alan founded the company that Glory now owns. There are many within the company that are still loyal to The Alan Family and would love to see them return to power. But Aurora does strike Glory as honest, even to a fault, so she does believe Aurora would potentially get her the information she needs.
“Did you find something?”
“I’m sure you remember the time about two years ago when the FBI investigated the company thanks to Meagan Collins.”
“Yeah. Her connections to organized crime nearly got us into serious trouble.”
“Apparently Floyd Ryan, the board member who approached you with this warning of a hostile takeover from within the company, he has strong connections to organized crime; the SAME connections Meagan Collins has.”
You’re kidding me?!” Glory is stunned at this news. Aurora shakes her head.
“No joke, Glory. I would be careful with Floyd Ryan and his niece Jamie. If there is any potential plan to takeover this company, it would come from them. They are the only remaining members of the board with criminal ties.”
“That was helpful, Aurora. Thank you for looking into this for me.”
“It was my pleasure, Glory.” With that the call is disconnected. Braddock puts her phone away. She turns her head ever so slightly to see Sophie standing a few feet away. “How much of that conversation did you hear?”
“All of it.” Sophie casually makes her way over and sits down next to Glory. “So, do you want my advice, love?”
“Of course.”
“Sun Tzu says, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
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December 14th, 2022
Houston, Texas
On Camera
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The camera begins to roll; we open just outside of the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the city that will play host to SCW Breakdown. Standing out in front of the building is the familiar figure of the ever so arrogant “British Bombshell” and reigning MWE World Champion Glory Braddock as well as her trusty sidekick Amelia Stone. Braddock is wearing an open front crop long sleeve pink jacket, a white top that shows off just a little of her midriff, and a bodycon skirt that matches the pink of her jacket. She is perched atop pink patent leather high heel pumps. Her long blonde hair hangs straight and unrestrained to past the shoulders. The British Bombshell has her MWE World Championship title belt draped over her right shoulder and the United Kingdom Championship draped over her left shoulder. Standing to Braddock’s right is her friend, ally (or lackey as some would call it) Amelia Stone. Amelia is carrying a British Union Jack flag.
“Congratulations are in store.” Braddock begins to applaud. Amelia, on the other hand, remains perfectly still. “Congratulations to my student, my STAR PUPIL, Amelia Stone! She has shown such great dignity, class, and poise. She has been such a great student and most importantly, she has been completely loyal to me. In return for her loyalty and dedication to the greatest professional wrestler of all time, I am hereby presenting her with this…” she places the UK Championship belt over Amelia’s left shoulder “...the United Kingdom Title belt.” Glory pats Amelia on the head. “Congratulations, Amelia, you have earned it.” Amelia flashes a grin. Braddock then turns back to face the camera.
“I suppose I should congratulate Owen Lee…Cruze…whatever damn name he is going by these days.” She shrugs her shoulders. “It doesn’t really matter though, does it? You are the SCW World Champion and that’s all the name that matters to the ungrateful idiots watching Breakdown week in and week out. It’s also the name that matters most to the goofs in the back. I mean, you have quite the target on your back. My deranged cousin Kimberly has a guaranteed title shot. Someone will get awarded a title shot in a glorified popularity contest. Asher Hayes has returned and suddenly decides he wants another title shot. I suppose Adam Allocco will be back in consideration now that Xander is no longer champion. But out of all of those names there is one name, one person, you should fear more than anyone else.” She pats herself on the chest.
“That’s me! What makes me dangerous is the fact that your identity as SCW World Champion is secondary to your identity as a Cruze. Your uncle screwed me out of the SCW United States Championship. He illegally put his hands on me and cost me the title. Then, just like the coward that he is, he chose to run away. He ran because he knew that when I got my hands on him I would choke his ass out.” She sighs and shakes her head. “Alas, that won’t happen. Instead I have to take my frustrations out on the next best thing and that would be you, Owen. So is it finally becoming clear why I attacked you on Breakdown? Is it becoming clear why I ruined your big moment? It isn’t just because you are the new SCW World Champion and I want to put my name in contention, although that is icing on the cake. I attacked you in order to get my revenge. Shaun Cruze stole the United States Championship from me, so I will now get payback by taking the SCW World Championship from you. So enjoy it, Owen. Enjoy it while it lasts. I intend to make your reign a living hell.”
Braddock chuckles softly as she shakes her head. “But I don’t want to get ahead of myself. My personal problems with Owen and his god forsaken family are problems I can deal with in the future. It is time to focus on the problems of the here and the now. There is a more immediate war brewing and that is the war known as Trios.” Glory holds up two fingers. “I am a two time Trios Tournament winner and starting tomorrow night in the Toyota Center here in Houston, Texas I am going to begin working towards number three.” She holds up a third finger.
“Chance Owens, you are new here so let me introduce myself to you. I am Glory Braddock. A seventeen time career World Champion, reigning MWE World Champion, former SCW World Champion, SCW United States Champion, former SCW Adrenaline Champion, and 2019 and 2020 Trios Tournament winner. You, Mr. Owens, are certainly one of the luckiest if not THE luckiest men in this damn tournament to draw ME as one of your partners. Because with me by your side, there is no possible way we are losing this tournament. And as for our Quarter Final Opponents; I OWN Polly Playtime.” She smirks knowingly. “It’s true, Polly. You may be reveling in your championship victory…congratulations, its about time you became relevant here in SCW. But I still OWN you. You have yet to earn a victory over me in any way, shape, or form. Then there’s Datura. The poor little girl who is just coming off of a crisis. You were unsure of yourself, weren’t you? You weren’t sure you deserved to be Adrenaline Champion.” She rolls her eyes.
“Obviously you did NOT deserve that title, which is why you collassly failed as soon as you dropped The Brand. Now you think you’re going to climb back to the top using the Trios Tournament? Don’t listen to Bree, Quinne, or anyone else trying to fill your head with nonsense. They are telling you lies to make you feel good about yourself. I will tell you the truth, Datura, and the truth is that your team is weak. Between you and Playtime, I’m not sure which one of you is the weaker of the weak links. The only person on that team with any capability of holding his own is James Evans.” Braddock shakes her head.
“Poor, James. I almost pity you. Almost. You are the only one worth a damn on that team of yours but you are in shark infested waters with two lead weights tied to each ankle…one lead weight is named Polly Playtime and the other lead weight is named Datura. Face it, James, you are in an unwinnable situation.” The British Bombshell laughs softly.
“Now then, I know exactly what each and every one of you morons out there are thinking. I know what all of you are dying to say…oh but Glory, can you work together with Josh Hudson? Hell, even the damn commentary team had to bring up that stupid ass question. And let me say it again, it IS a stupid question. Do you want proof? 2019, I teamed with Kellen Jeffries and Regan Street. Both of them had their own reputation for being hotheads and difficult to trust. But we mowed through the competition and won it all. 2020, Ace Marshall was on my team and Ace is the most annoying piece of garbage on the planet, but I put my problems with him, as well as my problems with David Helms, to the side to work towards a victory in that Tournament.” She shake sher head defiantly. “So do not tell me that I cannot work with Josh Hudson for the duration of this Trios Tournament.” The British Bombshell takes a quick glance at the British flag that Amelia is holding. She sighs and turns back to face the camera.
“I’m reminded of how Britain had to work with unlikely allies to achieve a common goal. It happened during World War 2 when the British empire worked with ideological foe Russia to defeat a common enemy in Germany. The British can put aside their differences for the common good. And when it comes to the Trios Tournament, knowing the prize that awaits the winners…the power to book any match of their choosing…that is something that I know a newcomer like Chance Owens would love to have to sky rocket his career. And I think that despite our differences, Hudson and I can work together so that we can win Trios and get those contracts.”
“The team of Chance Owens, Josh Hudson, and Glory Braddock are on the same page. I can guarantee it. Datura? Polly? Evans? Can you three say the same? Can Datura and Evans trust an unhinged loon like Polly? Can Evans trust Polly and Datura to hold up their end of the bargain in Trios?” Braddock shakes her head. “I think everyone knows that the answer to that question is a definitive NO! They will fall at our feet…the first of three teams to be beaten by the eventual winners of the Trios Tournament…Braddock, Owens, and Hudson.”
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December 12th, 2022
Northern Ireland
Off Camera
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A few days has passed since Glory Braddock finally admitted to her husband that she has been seeing Aphrodite Noel again. This was a conversation she has long dreaded. She wasn’t cheating on Kurt; Glory’s relationship with Aphrodite isn’t like that. Braddock acknowledges Aphrodite as her mother and is obedient to her as a daughter is obedient to her mother. This is a renewal of a relationship they had once before, a few years ago and Kurt was there to witness firsthand what it did to his wife back then. She became ruthless, cutthroat, and a downright “monster” in Glory’s own words. Her own behavior during this time led to the board of directors taking control of her company away from her due to her questionable mental stability. Kurt himself did not trust Aphrodite and did not like the influence she held over his wife. He tolerated it due to the fact that Glory loved Aphrodite so much. That’s all it was; toleration. Glory knew that her husband only tolerated the mother-daughter relationship they had forged. She knew that Kurt was thrilled to learn that Glory that she was going to distance herself from Aphrodite. And she knew that Kurt would not be pleased to learn that she has recently renewed her relationship with this woman.
The British Bombshell gave her husband a clear ultimatum; deal with it or leave. She made it abundantly clear that her relationship with Aphrodite would not end anytime soon and that he should just learn to deal with it. He dealt with it and tolerated it once before, Glory is hopeful that by the time she gets finished with Breakdown in a few days he will be accepting of this new normal and new reality for Glory Braddock. She is hopeful that he will once again be ready to tolerate it.
Unfortunately, there is still at least one big secret that Glory Braddock has yet to reveal to her husband. It is a secret so big, so scandalous, that she is not certain her husband is quite ready to hear it just yet. Sure, he may be able to tolerate his wife having this unique and unusual mother-daughter relationship with Aphrodite Noel, but would he be able to tolerate the fact that his wife is now sleeping with and having an active affair with her longtime childhood best friend Sophie O’Brian?
The truth is that a romantic relationship between Glory and Sophie is something Sophie has long sought after, not so much Glory. But it was Sophie who has been loyal to Glory and her family their entire lives. Every single time Glory found herself in trouble, Sophie was there to bail her out. Sophie’s loyalty to the Braddock family has known no bounds. She would do anything for the Braddock family. Sophie has always longed for, lusted after, Glory but never once said a word, never asked for it, knowing that her friend would reject it. So what has changed? Glory became Aphrodite’s daughter in exchange for Aphrodite’s advice, guidance, and love. It made sense in Glory’s now twisted, unbalanced mind that if Sophie has been so loyal and giving to her for so long that Glory should in return give Sophie the one thing Sophie has longed for.
Breakdown is in Houson, Texas in a few days. Kurt Logan thinks that his wife is on her way there this moment. Braddock will be on her way to Houston for the beginning of the SCW Trios Tournament but only after spending a day with Sophie in her home of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Glory finds herself in a luxurious dining room, one of many in Sophie’s newly inherited mansion. She is dressed for the occasion in a black long sleeve sequin cocktail dress with heels. Sophie sits across the table from her in a sleeveless teal cocktail dress and high heeled sandals.
“Do you like the steak?” Sophie asks, her voice echoing in the large dining room. Glory nods her head as she takes a sip of her red wine.
“Delicious.”
“Excellent. I was going to fire my chef if it were anything less.” A butler enters the dining room carrying a bottle of wine. He approaches Sophie.
“More wine, Ms. O’Brian?”
“Yes.” He pours her some wine. He turns and approaches Glory.
“More wine, Ms. Braddock?”
“What was that?” She asks with an arched brow.
“Do you want more wine?”
“No, my name.” Glory states, shaking her head. “In this house I am Lindsey Noel, daughter of Aphrodite Noel, and you will refer to me as such. Are we clear?”
“Yes, my apologies, Ms. Noel.”
“And the answer is no, I don’t want any more wine at this moment.” The butler nods his head and walks off. Braddock sighs and shakes her head in frustration.
“I apologize for the behavior of my staff. I will fire him post haste, my love.”
“Thank you.” Glory answers. “Still, even having incompetent staff is better than having no staff at all.”
“It does have its perks.” Sophie admits as she drinks some of her wine. “Have you discussed hiring staff with your husband?”
“Yes. I think I finally have talked him into it. It’s just a matter of how many people we hire. It is just what I needed, Sophie. It will allow me more time to spend with Kurt and our daughter Dawn.”
“Family is very important indeed.” Sophie says before making a motion with her index finger for Glory to approach. Braddock immediately rises up out of her chair and approaches Sophie. “Sit.” Sophie motions to her lap. Glory nods and sits on Sophie’s lap. “So tell me something, how does it feel to live a fantasy? How does it feel to be Lindsey Noel?”
“It feels wonderful!” Glory exclaims, shutting her eyes and smiling wide. It looks as if the blonde is in ecstasy.
“Even though you are under threat of a corporate takeover? Even though your daughter is dating a man you believe to be an abuser? Even though your biological mother has died? All of that and you still feel wonderful?” Sophie asks. Glory nods her head.
“I know all of what you just mentioned is true. But this fantasy I am living out…it is like a very strong opioid. All of that emotional and mental pain is numbed. I don’t feel it anymore. I don’t care. As long as I have Mother, as long as I have Aphrodite, I know I will be fine.” Glory kisses Sophie on the lips. “And I have you to thank, Sophie. You convinced me to take the risk. I had been tempted to reach out to her for so long but I had resisted the temptation due to the risks. But you convinced me to give in to the temptation, to become who I was truly meant to be.”
“And just look at what you have accomplished since ridding yourself of that excess pressure you had put upon yourself; in the span of two months you won the SCW United States Championship and then the MWE World Championship. And in a few days you begin your quest in the Trios Tournament, what could be your third Trios Tournament victory.” Sophie states definitively. Glory shakes her head.
“No…it WILL be my third Trios victory.”
“Even though you have to team with Hudson?”
“You forget, I got my start in 2008 as a tag team specialist. Also I already have won two Trios Tournaments. I can team with anyone, friend or foe, and make the team work. This will be…” Braddock’s rant is interrupted when she hears her cell phone ringing. She rolls her eyes. “...bloody hell! Who the hell is calling me at this hour? I thought I told everyone to leave me alone?”
“Who is it?” Sophie ask curiously. Glory pops out her cell phone and takes a look. Her eyes grow wide.
“It’s Aurora.” She says, referring to Aurora Alan, a minority shareholder and current CEO of her company. “I’m sorry, Sophie, but I must take this.”
“Of course.”
Braddock straightens herself up as she goes into another room, a fancy living room that is even nicer than the dining room. Braddock sits down on a nearby sofa and looks at her phone again. It is a FaceTime request. Glory answers it. Immediately she sees Aurora Alan, presumably live from the corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“Is something wrong?”
“You seem in a pleasant mood, Glory. Is that how you normally answer your calls?”
“Sorry about that, mate. I was just a little busy.”
“It looks like it. Are you and Kurt out at some fancy party?”
“No, it’s just me. I’m handling some personal business and I really should get back to it.
“Fair enough, I will try to make it as quick as possible. Do you remember how you spoke to me about a potential corporate takeover attempt?” Braddock nods her head. She does recall asking Aurora Alan to look into this matter for her. She does not fully trust Aurora Alan though. Aurora’s older brother Matthew Alan founded the company that Glory now owns. There are many within the company that are still loyal to The Alan Family and would love to see them return to power. But Aurora does strike Glory as honest, even to a fault, so she does believe Aurora would potentially get her the information she needs.
“Did you find something?”
“I’m sure you remember the time about two years ago when the FBI investigated the company thanks to Meagan Collins.”
“Yeah. Her connections to organized crime nearly got us into serious trouble.”
“Apparently Floyd Ryan, the board member who approached you with this warning of a hostile takeover from within the company, he has strong connections to organized crime; the SAME connections Meagan Collins has.”
You’re kidding me?!” Glory is stunned at this news. Aurora shakes her head.
“No joke, Glory. I would be careful with Floyd Ryan and his niece Jamie. If there is any potential plan to takeover this company, it would come from them. They are the only remaining members of the board with criminal ties.”
“That was helpful, Aurora. Thank you for looking into this for me.”
“It was my pleasure, Glory.” With that the call is disconnected. Braddock puts her phone away. She turns her head ever so slightly to see Sophie standing a few feet away. “How much of that conversation did you hear?”
“All of it.” Sophie casually makes her way over and sits down next to Glory. “So, do you want my advice, love?”
“Of course.”
“Sun Tzu says, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
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December 14th, 2022
Houston, Texas
On Camera
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The camera begins to roll; we open just outside of the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the city that will play host to SCW Breakdown. Standing out in front of the building is the familiar figure of the ever so arrogant “British Bombshell” and reigning MWE World Champion Glory Braddock as well as her trusty sidekick Amelia Stone. Braddock is wearing an open front crop long sleeve pink jacket, a white top that shows off just a little of her midriff, and a bodycon skirt that matches the pink of her jacket. She is perched atop pink patent leather high heel pumps. Her long blonde hair hangs straight and unrestrained to past the shoulders. The British Bombshell has her MWE World Championship title belt draped over her right shoulder and the United Kingdom Championship draped over her left shoulder. Standing to Braddock’s right is her friend, ally (or lackey as some would call it) Amelia Stone. Amelia is carrying a British Union Jack flag.
“Congratulations are in store.” Braddock begins to applaud. Amelia, on the other hand, remains perfectly still. “Congratulations to my student, my STAR PUPIL, Amelia Stone! She has shown such great dignity, class, and poise. She has been such a great student and most importantly, she has been completely loyal to me. In return for her loyalty and dedication to the greatest professional wrestler of all time, I am hereby presenting her with this…” she places the UK Championship belt over Amelia’s left shoulder “...the United Kingdom Title belt.” Glory pats Amelia on the head. “Congratulations, Amelia, you have earned it.” Amelia flashes a grin. Braddock then turns back to face the camera.
“I suppose I should congratulate Owen Lee…Cruze…whatever damn name he is going by these days.” She shrugs her shoulders. “It doesn’t really matter though, does it? You are the SCW World Champion and that’s all the name that matters to the ungrateful idiots watching Breakdown week in and week out. It’s also the name that matters most to the goofs in the back. I mean, you have quite the target on your back. My deranged cousin Kimberly has a guaranteed title shot. Someone will get awarded a title shot in a glorified popularity contest. Asher Hayes has returned and suddenly decides he wants another title shot. I suppose Adam Allocco will be back in consideration now that Xander is no longer champion. But out of all of those names there is one name, one person, you should fear more than anyone else.” She pats herself on the chest.
“That’s me! What makes me dangerous is the fact that your identity as SCW World Champion is secondary to your identity as a Cruze. Your uncle screwed me out of the SCW United States Championship. He illegally put his hands on me and cost me the title. Then, just like the coward that he is, he chose to run away. He ran because he knew that when I got my hands on him I would choke his ass out.” She sighs and shakes her head. “Alas, that won’t happen. Instead I have to take my frustrations out on the next best thing and that would be you, Owen. So is it finally becoming clear why I attacked you on Breakdown? Is it becoming clear why I ruined your big moment? It isn’t just because you are the new SCW World Champion and I want to put my name in contention, although that is icing on the cake. I attacked you in order to get my revenge. Shaun Cruze stole the United States Championship from me, so I will now get payback by taking the SCW World Championship from you. So enjoy it, Owen. Enjoy it while it lasts. I intend to make your reign a living hell.”
Braddock chuckles softly as she shakes her head. “But I don’t want to get ahead of myself. My personal problems with Owen and his god forsaken family are problems I can deal with in the future. It is time to focus on the problems of the here and the now. There is a more immediate war brewing and that is the war known as Trios.” Glory holds up two fingers. “I am a two time Trios Tournament winner and starting tomorrow night in the Toyota Center here in Houston, Texas I am going to begin working towards number three.” She holds up a third finger.
“Chance Owens, you are new here so let me introduce myself to you. I am Glory Braddock. A seventeen time career World Champion, reigning MWE World Champion, former SCW World Champion, SCW United States Champion, former SCW Adrenaline Champion, and 2019 and 2020 Trios Tournament winner. You, Mr. Owens, are certainly one of the luckiest if not THE luckiest men in this damn tournament to draw ME as one of your partners. Because with me by your side, there is no possible way we are losing this tournament. And as for our Quarter Final Opponents; I OWN Polly Playtime.” She smirks knowingly. “It’s true, Polly. You may be reveling in your championship victory…congratulations, its about time you became relevant here in SCW. But I still OWN you. You have yet to earn a victory over me in any way, shape, or form. Then there’s Datura. The poor little girl who is just coming off of a crisis. You were unsure of yourself, weren’t you? You weren’t sure you deserved to be Adrenaline Champion.” She rolls her eyes.
“Obviously you did NOT deserve that title, which is why you collassly failed as soon as you dropped The Brand. Now you think you’re going to climb back to the top using the Trios Tournament? Don’t listen to Bree, Quinne, or anyone else trying to fill your head with nonsense. They are telling you lies to make you feel good about yourself. I will tell you the truth, Datura, and the truth is that your team is weak. Between you and Playtime, I’m not sure which one of you is the weaker of the weak links. The only person on that team with any capability of holding his own is James Evans.” Braddock shakes her head.
“Poor, James. I almost pity you. Almost. You are the only one worth a damn on that team of yours but you are in shark infested waters with two lead weights tied to each ankle…one lead weight is named Polly Playtime and the other lead weight is named Datura. Face it, James, you are in an unwinnable situation.” The British Bombshell laughs softly.
“Now then, I know exactly what each and every one of you morons out there are thinking. I know what all of you are dying to say…oh but Glory, can you work together with Josh Hudson? Hell, even the damn commentary team had to bring up that stupid ass question. And let me say it again, it IS a stupid question. Do you want proof? 2019, I teamed with Kellen Jeffries and Regan Street. Both of them had their own reputation for being hotheads and difficult to trust. But we mowed through the competition and won it all. 2020, Ace Marshall was on my team and Ace is the most annoying piece of garbage on the planet, but I put my problems with him, as well as my problems with David Helms, to the side to work towards a victory in that Tournament.” She shake sher head defiantly. “So do not tell me that I cannot work with Josh Hudson for the duration of this Trios Tournament.” The British Bombshell takes a quick glance at the British flag that Amelia is holding. She sighs and turns back to face the camera.
“I’m reminded of how Britain had to work with unlikely allies to achieve a common goal. It happened during World War 2 when the British empire worked with ideological foe Russia to defeat a common enemy in Germany. The British can put aside their differences for the common good. And when it comes to the Trios Tournament, knowing the prize that awaits the winners…the power to book any match of their choosing…that is something that I know a newcomer like Chance Owens would love to have to sky rocket his career. And I think that despite our differences, Hudson and I can work together so that we can win Trios and get those contracts.”
“The team of Chance Owens, Josh Hudson, and Glory Braddock are on the same page. I can guarantee it. Datura? Polly? Evans? Can you three say the same? Can Datura and Evans trust an unhinged loon like Polly? Can Evans trust Polly and Datura to hold up their end of the bargain in Trios?” Braddock shakes her head. “I think everyone knows that the answer to that question is a definitive NO! They will fall at our feet…the first of three teams to be beaten by the eventual winners of the Trios Tournament…Braddock, Owens, and Hudson.”
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SCW World Champion 1x
SCW United States Champion 1x
SCW Adrenaline Champion 1x
SCW Television Champion 1x
SCW Underground Champion 1x
SCW World Tag Team Champion 1x (w/Brittany Lohan)
Supreme Champion
2019 Trios Tournament Winner (w/ Regan Street & Kellen Jeffries)
2020 Trios Tournament Winner (w/ Ace Marshall & David Helms)
SCW Adrenaline Champion 1x
SCW Television Champion 1x
SCW Underground Champion 1x
SCW World Tag Team Champion 1x (w/Brittany Lohan)
Supreme Champion
2019 Trios Tournament Winner (w/ Regan Street & Kellen Jeffries)
2020 Trios Tournament Winner (w/ Ace Marshall & David Helms)