“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.
“The leading force in sports and entertainment today....”
MAIN SHOW:
“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet
plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run
to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the
Rectifier and Simon Lyman posing with his arms out.
Maybe
I'm just paranoid
Or
maybe I'm just livin' a lie
Can't
stop this screamin' voice
Or
maybe I'm just sick inside
Shots
of Kandis hitting Gratuitous on an opponent, before showing 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 Enigma, 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
the Glimmer Sisters 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 Meghan
Strader are shown before the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.
We then
cut to a live shot of the inside of the American Airlines Arena in Dallas,
Texas. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The
display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena, and the
cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.
Sharper:
“It’s the final stop before Shattered Reality. We are live from the heart of
Texas in Dallas!”
The
cameras continue to pan throughout the crowd before settling at ringside where
we see Adam Sharper joined by Devon Kayl.
Sharper:
“Hello again everyone. Welcome to Breakdown, the final Breakdown of 2025. Adam
Sharper here with Devon Kayl at ringside and tonight, a huge night. Two titles
on the line.”
Kayl:
“Adrenaline Title on the line. Dexter Grant to defend against Alex Belmont who
we understand is taking Chris Dumont’s place one way or another. The Troupe
stepping up there.”
Sharper:
“And the Glimmer Sister will make their next defense and it’s a got high stakes
– the EFN get their shot tonight.”
Kayl:
“Plus the Shot of Adrenaline.”
Sharper:
“And we’ll hear from Shaun Cruze, from Glory Braddock, from Syren, from Meghan
Strader. So much to come tonight here on Breakdown!”
Chris
Lawler vs. Kimberly Williams
Shot of
Adrenaline Tournament
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. A sinister smirk is on her face as she
ponders what she is about to do tonight. She winks at the fans before
pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it.
Phillips:
“Your opponent contest tonight is scheduled for onefall with a twenty minute
time limit and is part of the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament.”
Kim
rolls her eyes.
Phillips:
“First, on her way to the ring, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the Wild
Card, Kimberly Williams!”
She
slides into the ring underneath the bottom rope. Kimberly then poses in the
center of the ring to another loud reaction from the fans. The music
slowly dies down and Kimberly goes to a corner to await the start of the match.
Sharper:
“And we kick off with Kimberly Williams’ favourite thing in the world.”
Kayl:
“She’s lucky she’s even still out here. Last week, she got involved in the main
event. Tried to turn it into an Underground Title match. Two weeks ago, she
accosted the boss boss. And she’s got a number one contender’s match at
Shattered Reality.”
Sharper:
“She does. She’s also still in the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament too. And
tonight, still you want to keep your momentum.”
The
dimmed lights cast an atmosphere of anticipation as the arena falls into
darkness, the only illumination coming from the pulsating strobe lights. The
crowd's murmurs fade into a hush as the opening chords of "Warrior"
by Imagine Dragons reverberate through the speakers, electrifying the air with
anticipation.
From the depths of the darkness, a figure emerges, his silhouette outlined
against the backdrop of flashing lights. With each step, the floor trembles
beneath his feet, echoing the determination that propels him forward. It's
Chris Lawler, a titan among men, his presence commanding attention as he
strides purposefully down the entrance ramp.
Phillips:
“Her opponent, from Nashville, Tennessee, he is Chris Lawler!”
His eyes, a piercing shade of blue, remain fixed on the ring ahead, unwavering
in their focus as if they could pierce through the very fabric of reality.
Ignoring the cacophony of cheers and jeers that surround him, Lawler remains
resolute in his mission, his gaze locked on the squared circle where his
destiny awaits.
As Lawler reaches the foot of the ring, the strobe lights reach a crescendo,
bathing him in a pulsating glow of light and shadow. With a subtle nod to the
crowd, Lawler ascends the steel steps, each footfall a testament to his
unwavering determination.
Finally, he steps between the ropes, his presence filling the ring with an aura
of intensity and purpose. Standing tall in the center of the ring, Lawler
raises his gaze to the heavens, a silent vow etched upon his features. Tonight,
he will leave everything in the ring, his spirit unbroken, his resolve
unyielding, as he prepares to face whatever challenges come his way.
Sharper:
“Speaking of momentum, Chris Lawler, last we saw him, fell short in challenging
for the Adrenaline Championship. He was coming off a big match representing
SCW.”
Kayl:
“He beat the ECWF champion. The man can go. He’s just not been able to keep the
pressure on. Keep the momentum.”
The
bell sounds as Kimberly Williams steps up and just put her hand up.
Kim:
“Hey…just lie down…or better yet, let’s both punch the referee at the same
time.”
Kim
turns to Steve Hollinsworth who is looking around.
Kim:
“Just go down, call for the bell…we’ll end this-“
Lawler
then steps up and nails Kim with a hard haymaker. Kim staggers back. The crowd
boos a bit as Lawler then kicks her in the ribs. Kim staggers back to the
corner. Lawler steps up and nails her with a left to the ribs and then a right
to the jaw. He then hits a back elbow. Kim holds her jaw and Lawler grabs her
and whips her across the ring. Lawler runs after and goes for a running
clothesline. Kim takes it, Lawler sandwiching her in the corner. Lawler steps
back as Kim staggers out and Lawler hoists her up in a military press, but Kim
shifts her weight and lands behind Lawler. Lawler staggers forward and turns
around and Kim hits the Morrigan’s Wrath, knocking Lawler through the ropes to
the floor. Kim holds her jaw and walks around the ring.
Sharper:
“And Kim with the superkick. That stops Lawler’s offense to start this match.”
Kayl:
“He didn’t want the tie. He wants the win. He wants the moment. The momentum.”
Lawler
starts to get up on the floor and Kim runs over and grabs the top rope and
slingshots herself over and lands on her feet next to Lawler. Lawler looks at
her and Kim just smacks him. The crowd ohs as Lawler staggers back. Kim smirks
and grabs him and runs him over to the announce table, driving him face first
into the top of the table. Lawler pops up and Kim grabs him and drives him down
again. Lawler staggers back and leans on the ring apron. Kim walks over and
grabs him and pushes him into the ring. Kim then rolls in after. Chris rolls
over and Kim stomps him in the back of the head. Lawler rolls over and Kim
stomps him again.
Sharper:
“Kim using the table, the apron…”
Kayl:
“But no countout. No countouts in Adrenaline rules matches.”
Lawler
rolls over and he moves to the ropes, leaning up against the bottom rope. Kim
turns and runs across the ring, bounces off and then jumps onto the chest of
Lawler and then runs in place, stomping him with both feet over and over before
Lawler pushes away. Kim jumps back. She walks around the ring. Lawler starts to
get up and turns to Kim who hits a dropkick. Lawler hits the mat. Williams goes
for the pin.
1!
2!
Lawler
kicks out. Kim shakes her head. Lawler then rolls over and Kim then grabs a
headlock. She pulls back as Lawler gets to his knees. Kim feigns yawning as Kim
pulls back. She looks around as Lawler pulls up to her feet and Kim keeps
pulling back. Lawler pulls her into the ropes and fires her off. Kim bounces
off the other side and somersaults under a clothesline attempt. Kim stops and
turns and then jumps up, but Lawler swats her away. She hits the mat and Lawler
drives his elbow into the back of Kim. Kim rolls over, wincing.
Sharper:
“And Lawler having enough of Kim’s games.”
Kayl:
“Kim knows she needs to win. It just adds doubt if she loses tonight before her
big match against Syren.”
Sharper:
“But also you don’t want to take a chance too. Especially after her attitude as
of late.”
Kim
gets up and Lawler kicks her in the ribs. He then whips her across. Kim bounces
off and Lawler lifts her up and hits a huge spinebuster. He rolls through for
the pin.
1!
2!
Kim
kicks out. Kim rolls over as Lawler gets up. He grabs Kim and drags her up and
runs her into the corner. Lawler hits a back elbow and then a second one. He
grabs Kim and whips her across. He then runs after and hits the Blitz Kick. The
crowd ohs as Kim staggers out and falls to the mat. Lawler turns and exits to
the apron. He climbs up to the top rope and looks at Kim. He steadies himself
before going for the Air Assault, but Kim rolls out of the way. Lawler hits the
mat and rolls over from the impact.
Sharper:
“Big miss. Air Assault! No one home!”
Kayl:
“Just went big, but Kim saw it coming. Could get out of the way.”
Kim
then gets up and looks at Lawler as Lawler slowly rolls over. He looks up and
Kim runs at him and hits a running boot to the face. Lawler falls back. Kim
goes for the pin.
1!
2!
Lawler
pushes her off. He rolls over as Kim then gets up and stomps him in the face.
He stomps him again. Lawler rolls over. He starts to get up and Kim runs into
the ropes again. She bounces off and Lawler steps up and hoists her up and hits
the Fury Suplex. He rolls through for the pin.
1!
2!
Kim
gets her shoulder up. Lawler rolls off. He looks around.
Sharper:
“Fury Suplex gets two. Big move for Lawler. Not just for the impact, but for
avoiding something more for Kim.”
Kayl:
“Stay on her. This is where you need to stay on her.”
Lawler
then grabs Kim by the hair and drags her up. He runs her over, face first into
the nearby turnbuckle. He kicks her in the ribs. Lawler then pulls her out and
hits a vertical suplex. Kim rolls over and starts to get up and Lawler pulls
her in and onto his shoulders, but Kim elbows out of it. She slides down and
Lawler spins around and Kim hits another superkick. Lawler staggers into the
ropes, bouncing off and then Kim hits the pele kick. Lawler spins down to the
mat. Lawler rolls over. He starts to get up and Kim then moves to the ropes and
jumps off of them and into a backflip, catching Lawler’s head and hitting a
reverse DDT. Kim rolls over and moves to the ropes. She then grabs the legs of
Lawler and steps through. Kim then turns him over and locks in the Scorned!
Sharper:
“Now to the legs! Kim with the Scorned!”
Kayl:
“Her version of the Sharpshooter. Maybe making a note there. CHBK’s used it in
the past. Shaun’s back. Kim’s had issues with both. Or she’s just looking to
make another point.”
Sharper:
“While Lawler trying to fight through the pain!”
Lawler
grits his teeth and reaches forward, but the ropes are too far. Kim sits down,
keeping the hold in. Lawler tries to bridge up and reaches out again.
Hollinsworth checks on Lawler. Lawler tries to pull forward before then
starting to tap out. The crowd roars as the bell sounds. Kim lets go and steps
forward. She walks around the ring.
Phillips:
“Here is your winner, via submission, Kimberly Williams!”
Kim
turns to the camera.
Kim:
“Can I go? Have I played well?”
Kim
turns and steps through the ropes. She then drops down to the floor. She starts
to walk around the ring and over to the rampway. Lawler rolls over and smacks
the canvas in anger. Kim turns back. She then turns to the camera and shrugs,
shaking her head and heading up the rampway.
Sharper:
“A lot to parse there.”
Kayl:
“Kim got the win. That’s the most important part!”
Backstage,
we open up to see Clyde Sutter, Fiona Logan, and Melinda Braddock backstage.
The crowd boos seeing them.
Sutter:
“So…2025 is over and while we don’t have the Trios Tournament contracts, fate
has smiled on us.”
Sutter
smirks.
Sutter:
“And 2026 is going to be a year that will be remembered for the Vision.
Tonight, however, it looks like some people are already getting some preferred
treatment. I already told you Shaun, that the landscape has changed. This was
your moment for you to think hard to see if this return really is what fate had
in mind for you. But I’ve heard rumours you will be here tonight in Dallas. Not
arriving early. Not arriving to say hi to the ring crew. But instead, arriving
late. No matter the reason. Maybe it’s time for me to give you a formal
greeting and welcome when you arrive.”
Sutter
smirks. The camera turns to Melinda Braddock and Fiona Logan.
Melinda:
“And we have our fates smiling down on us. We have won World Tag Team gold
everywhere we’ve been. We had an answer for the games of the Glimmer Sisters.
And had Alex Belmont not fallen, we may have told a different story.”
Sutter:
“Don’t question fate.”
Melinda:
“I don’t, my love.”
Melinda
leans over and Sutter and Melinda share a kiss. Fiona steps in.
Fiona: “But
there is an opportunity for us to be spoiler. While Selena Frost and Xander
Valentine have been forced to team to get their hands on the Glimmer Sisters, a
better team awaits to dethrone them. The question is whether the European Fiery
Nation will complicate matters. But the Vision has a plan.”
Melinda:
“And the Vision looks to gain another set of Tag Team gold as we end 2025 as
the clear greatest team in professional wrestling today!”
Sutter
then steps forward.
Sutter:
“Let us put fate’s plan into action.”
Sutter
smiles as Fiona and Melinda walk off camera. Sutter follows as Breakdown cuts
to commercial.
COMMERCIALS
Breakdown
returns as we see Kimberly Williams walking backstage and walking over to
Angelica Jones.
Kim: “Well
that’s over.”
Angelica:
“Still, the momentum-“
Kim
yawns.
Kim: “Yeah,
but this Shot of Adrenaline Tournament. Can it just be over?”
Angelica:
“You realize you’ve still got a few matches because you were running around doing
other things.”
Kim: “Because
it’s more fun! Come on. I almost got Enigma to give me a title match last week.
Oktoberfest wouldn’t have minded!”
Angelica:
“But you’re in line for a World Title shot. Come on, Kim. Focus-“
Kim: “I
am! I’m focused on what gives me more fun. I saw you talking to CHBKLMNOP.
Going to try and control me. Didn’t work for Shaun Cruiserweight. He’s back
too. Maybe he’s going to be Commissioner while trying to get back into the
ring-“
Angelica:
“Look, I’m trying to help you out here. You wanted a World Title shot. CHBK is
giving you your path.”
Kim: “And
I get to beat the hell out of Syren in the process. I got it!”
Angelica:
“Then you need to avoid getting the wrong attention.”
Kim: “Just
because I said hi to Frankie Goes to Hollywood! It’ll be okay.”
Kim walks
off as Angelica watches Kim leave. She lets out a sigh as the scene cuts away.
“Boys
Wanna Be Her (Tommie Sunshine’s Brooklyn Fire Retouch)” by Peaches starts up
over the arena sound system as the houselights slowly dim. At the 30 second
mark, lights start flickering as the beat and rhythm of the song get louder.
~Uh!
Uh, uh,
uh, uhhhhhh!
You've
got them all by the balls
Causin'
waterfalls, stone walls, bar brawls
Common
stalls that cause 'em all
To you,
they crawl, body sprawl
Smokin'
Pall Malls, close call, stand tall
Doll,
you make them feel so small (and they love it)~
The
SCWtron 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. We get shots of her pinning
Polly Pingotti, Colleen, and La Puequeña Luz. A few more of her hitting Waylon
Creek with her finisher and stepping toe to toe with Syren. Her name flashes on
the screen, and a small amount of Pyro shoots off as Meghan, wearing the SCW
United States Championship, steps out from behind the curtain followed by her
aunt, and overall manager of the Strader clan.
~The
boys wanna be her
The
girls wanna be her
The
boys wanna be her
The
girls wanna be her
The
boys wanna be her
The
girls wanna be her
The
boys wanna be her
I wanna
be her
Yes I
do~
~The
way you rock, don't stop
Girl,
you got the chops
Flip-flop,
she bops, self-taught
You
look so hot
Are you
conceived, kids receive
Crawling
up her sleeve
Parents
bleed, can't conceive
That
indeed we'll never leave (and we love it)~
Meghan
stops and waves at the crowd as she shifts her hips to the right side. She
caresses the face plate of her championship and sneers. Meghan unclasps the
title from her waist. She makes her way down to ringside.
~The
boys wanna be her
The
girls wanna be her
The
boys wanna be her
The
girls wanna be her
The
boys wanna be her
The
girls wanna be her
The
boys wanna be her
I wanna
be her
So do
you~
Meghan
finger pistols to the fans on her descent down the ramp.
~
Listen up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter
Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter
Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter
Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter ~
Meghan
stops ¾ of the way down, looks side to side, raises up her arms, holding the US
title over her head and the entire stage explodes in gold and silver
pyrotechnics as the family sneer comes across Meghan’s face.
~Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter
Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter
Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter
Listen
up, listen up, listen up
Voices
scatter~
At that
Meghan turns it into a stride and hops up onto the apron, title in hand and she
wipes her boots before stepping into the ring and jumps up to the top
turnbuckle as she raises her fist in the air that is holding her US title. She
steps down, and goes over to grab a microphone waiting for her on the apron.
Vanessa Strader walks around the ring as Meghan looks around.
Sharper:
“We said we’d hear from the SCW United States Champion. Gavin Taylor calling
her out.”
Kayl:
“And she did say she’d face him.”
Sharper:
“You wonder what Meghan is going to say here.”
Kayl:
“Macho Man Meghan! Magnificent Meghan, according to Gavin.”
Meghan
walks around the ring, the crowd roars as she looks around the arena. A
“Cowgirls” chant breaks out as Meghan smirks.
Meghan:
“Always nice to be in a place that appreciates a Cowgirl.”
The
crowd roars.
Meghan:
“Although it seems like I have some appreciation that I may not be wanting. I
guess I no longer just a Cowgirl from Hell. I’m now Macho Man Meghan….or is it
Magnificent Meghan? Can Gavin even keep it in line?”
Meghan
shrugs as the crowd boos, hearing Gavin’s name.
Meghan:
“Either way, it seems like I need to clear up a few things. And a lot of them
involve this title around my waist. So let’s start with point one…”
Meghan
stops.
Meghan:
“Technically, we already have a number one contender – Damon Cage. Cage won at
the Wholesome Family Event. Good on him. Comes in from outside and has a shot.
Well, it appears that Damon has some contractual obligations elsewhere, so I’ve
been told it will be in the new year that he’ll get his crack at the US Title.”
The
crowd boos a bit.
Meghan:
“But don’t worry…that just makes my life easier, because I don’t have to worry
about that. I now have a free dance card for Shattered Reality!”
Meghan
walks around the ring.
Meghan:
“So that brings me to Gavin Taylor.”
The
crowd gives a mixed reaction this time.
Meghan:
“He claims that he helped me win. He claims that our connection at the Trios
Tournament led to this and that since he scratched my back, I should scratch
his. That’s how it’s down in Gavin’s America.”
Meghan
pauses.
Meghan:
“I’ve already said that Luz deserved better. I also don’t need your help Gavin.
I’m maybe too proud there, but the fact is that with you getting involved,
yeah, I am the US Champion. But as usual when someone takes your tack, the
kernel of truth turns into gaslighting and other BS so fast. But…”
Meghan
shrugs.
Meghan:
“You don’t need to spin your yarn. I’m not going to comment on your crap about
the steal. I wish I was in the finals of the Trios Tournament too, but I moved
on. And even then, I said, if you’ve got your little contract, real or not, I
don’t care, I’ll take you on!”
Meghan
looks at the camera.
Meghan:
“But Gavin…you’re not the only one. And I hate to be the bearer of rational
thinking, something you need to have lost as the weeks have passed….but you
have a lot of angry people coming to kick your ass. And you’re not the only one
gunning for this title.”
Meghan
taps the faceplate.
Meghan:
“Because if I don’t have to face Damon Cage until the new year, the rightful
number one contender is La Pequena Luz, the last champion, that has a rematch
that she can cash in on if she wants it. And trust me, Luz, after Gavin’s
claims, I want to prove myself that I can take this title without that dingbat
getting involved.”
Meghan
pauses as she stops.
Meghan:
“But then again, we may have to get creative there. Given Gavin’s delusions,
nothing may stop him from wanting to…scratch my back.”
Meghan
shakes her head.
Meghan:
“And it’s clear Gavin isn’t someone who listens well. And when he gets
involved, then we open up the Troupe and we open up the EFN it seems since
Kemal Yilmaz has learned he can get Gavin’s attention for cheques neither one
can cash and here we are. We just have Under Attack redux, Luz.”
Meghan
looks around. The crowd starts to shout things out.
Meghan:
“Now, don’t worry. I have a solution.”
Meghan
looks around.
Meghan:
“See, Luz, I think you and I are cut from the same cloth. We don’t stand down
from a fight or a challenge. It’s why I respect you so much. It’s why all of
the Cowgirls do. And it’s why you bounced back with Amelia to beat me and
Veronica two weeks ago. But…maybe we clear the whole air here.”
Meghan
looks at the camera.
Meghan:
“We take you and I, Luz….and then I give Gavin Taylor is shot….I give David
Striker another shot so if he wants to maim Gavin before Reno Dumont gets his
shot, great….and I give Kemal Yilmaz his shot so we can see if he’ll still be
making American Gavin Again too…A little Fatal Fiveway action. And anything
goes. So if we’re going to have a war, we know it’s going to happen. And may
the best person win….”
Meghan
shrugs.
Meghan:
“How does that sound? Because Gavin…God forgives…but I don’t. And I owe you
nothing. Now every person for themselves!”
Meghan
tosses the microphone to Vanessa. Vanessa takes it and hands it to Jason
Phillips.
Sharper:
“That’s one way to respond. Gavin gets his shot, but everyone else gets theirs
too!”
Kayl:
“Meghan is fearless and looks to be clearing the deck. 2025 ends with the US
Title on the line in a five way!”
Meghan
Strader unclips her title and holds it over her head again as her music plays.
She exits the ring, dropping down to the floor. She then heads to the back as
Vanessa follows. They walk up the rampway.
Backstage,
we see Autumn Valentine jogging down the hallway and looking around before then
stopping. She continues to scan around before she turns the corner, only for
her to then be pulled into an alcove, where Ravyn Taylor stands.
Autumn:
“Jesus!”
Ravyn: “Sorry…but
I’m enjoying the cloak and dagger stuff.”
Autumn:
“I was looking for you.”
Ravyn: “I
understand. Do you have it?”
Autumn
sighs and then pulls a recorder from her front pocket of her pants.
Ravyn: “Good.
Anything I should be aware of?”
Autumn:
“Everything?”
Ravyn: “Anything
for tonight?”
Autumn
sighs.
Autumn:
“There’s some interesting stuff about Kim on there. More if you want her to
maybe not want to try to kill Syren. I don’t know if it will help though.”
Ravyn: “Interesting…”
Autumn:
“I now have to go back.”
Ravyn: “Go.”
Autumn
looks to see if anyone is watching before running off. Ravyn looks at the recorder
and then nods before walking in the opposite direction.
COMMERCIALS
Breakdown
returns as we see Meghan Strader walking down the hallway with Vanessa Strader.
She takes a few steps and slows down as we see Reno Dumont walking forward with
David Striker, Alex Belmont, Wil Pierce, and Dante Slayton behind him.
Meghan:
“Well…you’re welcome.”
Striker:
“I didn’t need a handout. And Gavin definitely didn’t need one.”
Meghan:
“Well I take on all comers.”
Reno:
“Some, Meghan, don’t deserve that honour. Gavin is among them. And you’ve now
rewarded him. Perhaps you do feel you owe him….”
Meghan
looks at Reno.
Meghan:
“Or maybe I’m telling him to put his money where his mouth is. He claims to be
the soon-to-be US Champion of the World. Well he can now prove it. And if he
does, he’ll have not just gotten past me, but past Luz, and even you, David.
So…have a problem…use it as motivation. That’s what you’re doing already.”
Reno:
“He didn’t need your vindication. But trust me…if he ends up as US Champion, we
will rectify that situation. And trust me, WE won’t forgive either.”
Meghan
Strader looks at Reno and David before stepping forward. Striker and Meghan
take a longer look at one another before Vanessa follows Meghan and we cut
away.
Crystal
Zdunich vs. Jackson Mikaelson
The
entire arena fades to black as we are left in nothing but darkness. All of a
sudden Crystal's voice can be heard all throughout the speaker systems.
"YOUR SMILE MAKES MY HEART EXPLODE... THANK YOU FOR WAKING ME UP!!!!"
As soon as that is said explosions can be heard going off as we are treated to
some flame pyros.
“Smile Bomb” by 17thekid plays across the speakers and it is at that moment
when the crimson red haired "Burning Rose" Crystal Zdunich walks from
the curtains. She is accompanied by her fiancée Alexandra Caldwell, and the two
of them make their way to the ring. Crystal is focused as she walks to the ring
with a purpose. She however slaps the outstretched hands of fans along the way.
She runs up the stairs and walks to the middle of the apron. She flicks her
hair before she drops down into a split that gains the pop of the entire crowd.
She slides into the ring and as soon as she is inside she kips up to her feet.
She tosses her Shoto inspired hoodie towards her wife as she awaits the start
of the match. Alexandra cheers for her fiancée as Crystal is locked in a
trance.
Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first,
from Los Angeles, California…she is the ‘Burning Rose’ Crystal! Zdunich!”
The guitars hit of “Life is a Highway” by First to Eleven and Jackson bursts
through the curtain like the stage is calling his name. He doesn’t walk—he
struts with a big grin, pointing to fans as if he’s greeting familiar faces at
a concert. He claps along with the beat, getting sections of the crowd to join
in, raising his hand high and moving it like a conductor when the vocal kicks
in.
Phillips: “And her opponent, making his debut…from Austin, Texas…he is The
Frontman…Jackson! Mikaelson!”
Jackson takes a moment at the top of the ramp to bow exaggeratedly like a rock
star thanking a crowd, then heads to the ring with playful swagger. He slides
in, pops up to the ropes, and spreads his arms wide like he’s soaking in
applause from a stadium tour. When the music drops out, he hops down with a
final wink to the camera, ready to perform and throw down.
The ref calls for the bell and both charge towards the other. Crystal goes for
a lariat, but Jackson dunks under, hitting the ropes and coming back with a
springboard back elbow. He goes for a quick cover, but Crystal drives her knee
in the side of his head. Jackson rolls away and both get to their feet, before
Crystal attacks with forearms.
Crystal then backs up before stepping up and hitting an enziguri. Jackson falls
to the mat. Crystal gets back up and leaps off the middle rope, going for a
moonsault, but Jackson gets the knees up. Crystal falls to the mat as Jackson
gets to his feet, before leaping off the middle rope, spinning in mid-air, and
connecting with a leg drop.
Sharper: “Jackson Mikaelson making his debut and he’s already impressing to say
the least.”
Jackson goes for the cover.
1!
2!
Crystal
kicks out!
Kayl: “The Burning Rose still burns, I suppose. Crystal kicking out at 2.”
Jackson gets to his feet and pulls Crystal up, but Crystal manages to connect
with a European uppercut. She hits a second and Jackson staggers back. Crystal
charges and takes Jackson down with a hurricanrana. Jackson hits the mat and
pops back to his feet, only for Crystal to run, leap in the air, and take him
down with a tornado DDT.
Sharper: “Crystal getting some offense in now.”
Crystal is shown going for a cover.
1!
Kayl: “Is it enough to put the newcomer away?”
2!
Jackson
kicks out! Crystal glares at the ref for a moment before getting to her feet.
She looks out at the crowd, points at the fallen Jackson before smirking and
taking a bow. While she does this, Jackson is shown getting to his feet. He
looks as Crystal slowly turns. Jackson charges and connects with a running
knee. Jackson then smirks and takes a theatrical bow, earning some cheers from
the crowd.
Sharper: “The Frontman nailing the running high knee, leveling Crystal.”
Jackson gets to his feet and pulls Crystal up to hers, before whipping her into
the corner. Jackson hits a lariat in the corner. Crystal buckles. Jackson then
spins her around and lifts her to the top rope. Jackson follows up.
Kayl: “What does the newcomer have in mind?”
Jackson leaps up, driving Crystal to the mat with a reverse hurricanrana.
Crystal lands in a seated position. Jackson gets to his feet and follows this
up with a superkick to the jaw. Crystal slumps to the mat and Jackson goes for
the cover.
Sharper: “What was that?”
Kayl: “Word in the streets is that he calls that The Final Note! Will it live
up to its name?”
Jackson goes for the cover.
1!
2!
3!
The ref calls for the bell and the crowd cheers. Jackson gets to his feet,
throwing his fist in the air after running and leaping onto the ropes in
victory. “Life is a Highway” hits the PA system once again, as Jackson
continues to ignite the crowd.
Phillips: “And your winner by pin fall, the ‘Frontman’ Jackson! Mikaelson!”
Jackson salutes the crowd a few more times before dropping down to the mat and
sliding out of the ring. Crystal is shown slowly stirring before we cut back to
Jackson as he reaches the top of the ramp, saluting the crowd once more before
disappearing behind the curtain just as we cut away.
Dexter
Grant watches the monitor, shaking his head. He turns to Wendel who stands with
him.
Grant: “Of
course they would bring in someone with that lifestyle. It’s all
straightforward now, but when does the faux shock and the pathetic attempts to
get attention when the music and the ring work can’t get the attention.”
Wendell:
“SCW seems to be bringing in anyone who can try and trend. Just desperation all
around.”
Grant turns
as we see Destiny Page walking up to them, microphone in hand. Wendell turns
and jumps a bit. He starts stammering over his words.
Wendell:
“Destiny…uh…I…hi. Ah, should we talk?”
Page: “I’m
actually working. I’m here to talk to Dexter actually.”
Wendell:
“Oh…”
Grant
steps up.
Page: “It
appears you are almost through to the next round, but the question Dexter may
be whether you’re defending that title or challenging for it…You face Alex
Belmont tonight. Then Deanna Frost awaits you at Shattered Reality and she’s
privately been telling people how she is hoping this will be a tournament that
she is standing tall at in the end.”
Grant: “Of
course. Reputation building. What so many of us are obsessed with. The woman
has one of the longest title reigns in SCW history and yet, she’s still looking
for ways to get noticed. Even Selena Frost with her narcissism…how she can even
hope to get out from under that…has drawn her in with her pathetic attempts to avoid
disrespect, all while shouting from the rooftops.”
Grant sighs.
Grant: “I
have humbled everyone I have been in the ring with who has tried to make their name
against me. Who didn’t focus on what was important…what’s in that ring. Now, I
understand Deanna isn’t one to use much social media, but how she talks, when
she was worried about saving SCW from Veil…where is the Heart of Veil. Not that
it matters. Not that I care. She doesn’t even have a nickname and even wears
that on her sleeve. This is someone who should be at home continuing to focus
on her mental health. And instead, she wanted the viral moment of attacking
Jordan Majors. And since then, she’s hoped that Shot of Adrenaline and her are synonymous.
She wants to keep living through hashtags even if she doesn’t realize it. Well,
I will help her try to understand. Maybe she can finally get right. Finally
focus on something truly righteous. And for that to start, she can challenge alright,
but then, when I help her disconnect to reconnect, we turn the Shot of Adrenaline
Tournament into something truly revolutionary and not for the click, but for
the benefit of everyone in SCW.”
Page: “And
Alex Belmont?”
Grant: “I
don’t even want to legitimize this. Spencer Pryce is injured and everyone’s
given a bye. But now, against me, after Chris Dumont gets attacked and injured…a
shame, but one that happens given the people his so-called friends…or former friends…were
dealing with…now he’s allowed to be replaced. I can see right through this,
SCW. But it won’t matter. I won’t give you the viral moment of having Alex
Belmont shock the world. It’s business as usual. Simple as that.”
Grant
turns to Wendell.
Grant: “I’m
done.”
Grant
walks off.
Page: “Thanks…”
The
camera focuses on Grant as he walks off. It then turns back as Page turns to
Wendell.
Wendell:
“Uh…I….”
Page: “Let’s
talk after the show. We probably don’t need to give you more air time.”
Wendell:
“Wait, uh…am I? Oh God, I-“
Page: “Relax…relax.
I’m just…you’re a sweet guy. But you don’t need the spotlight here. That’s all
I meant. Find me after the show.”
Page
smiles and walks off as Wendell looks down and then quickly turns and grabs a
nearby clipboard and holds it in front of his pants before turning and awkwardly
walking off.
COMMERCIALS
Glory
Braddock vs. Gavin Taylor
Phillips:
“Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall.”
The
first chords of "Immortal" by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play over the
PA system...
Phillips:
“Introducing first, from London, England, she is The British Bombshell GLORY
BRADDOCK!”
Glory
Braddock steps out onto the stage, wearing her ring gear consisting of purple
spandex pants, boots, and a purple top. She really does look like a million
bucks and grins from ear to ear, gazing out at the crowd for a moment before
making her way down the entrance ramp.
I come
alive at the second of midnight
So I
can fly when the world is asleep
You
scream and howl as I'm taking the first bite
Blood
on my tongue tastes of eternity
People
will come and go
Some
stories never told
They
bury me down below
But
I'll never die
'Cause
I'm immortal
Yes,
immortal
The
British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She
poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before
stepping through the ropes and into the ring. Once in the ring Glory
heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. Then the music dies down
slowly…
Sharper:
“Glory Braddock back in action for the
first time since losing the World Championship match against Cid Turner. And she’s
going to have a few challenges. First Gavin Taylor tonight, and then, she
confirmed it on social media. She agreed to face Amelia Nevado at Shattered Reality.”
Kayl: “Not
wasting any time. And with so much talent, every big win matters. Glory knows
that. No doubt.”
Phillips:
“And her opponent, from Liberty, Pennsylvania, “The All Star” Gavin Taylor!”
The
lights around the arena begin to flicker in red, white, and blue as
"Fortunate Son" by CCR starts to play over the arena. "All
Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the
ramp, flanked by his All-Star Security of Jack and Karl Barker. As he stands in
place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays.
Some
folks are born made to wave the flag
Hoo,
they're red, white and blue
And
when the band plays "Hail to the chief"
Ooh,
they point the cannon at you, Lord
It
ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't
no senator's son, son
It
ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't
no furtunate one, no
Gavin
begins to walk down the ramp with swagger, shaking hands of the men, kissing
the hands of the women, and even patting a few kids on the head. He smirks as
he gets to the ring, pulling himself to the apron. He hangs out off the ring
while holding onto the top rope.
The
song continues...
Some
folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord,
don't they help themselves, Lord?
But
when the taxman come to the door
Lord,
the house lookin' like a rummage sale, yeah
Gavin
pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite
side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his
shoulders as he stretches his arms out.
It
ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't
no millionaire's son, no, no
It
ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't
no fortunate one, no
Turning
around, he bounces back off the ropes as he watches for the start of the match.
Sharper: “Gavin
Taylor has his US Title match. You wonder if he’s okay with it as it is set up.”
Kayl: “Hey
he got the shot. I wonder if his little contract though was used up.”
Sharper:
“You know that can’t be-“
Kayl: “Hey,
a founder signed it. I’m just saying! Or is Gavin going to keep going with it
win or lose!”
The
bell rings, signaling for the match to begin. Glory and Gavin prepare to tie up
but the crowd roars. Then Gavin’s attention is caught to the stage; Reno
Dumont, David Striker, and Dante Slayton arrive at the top of the ramp.
Gavin’s ASS, Jack and Karl Barker, are prepared to take action. But then
they back off when Amelia Nevado and Luz, Light in the Darkness, make their way
to the ring, backing off Gavin’s ASSS, appearing to keep it fair and square.
Sharper:
“Oh wait a minute. We’re not wasting any time! The Troupe out here. The
Foundation out here.”
Kayl: “But
so is the Light in the Darkness. Amelia Nevado and La Pequena Luz!”
Sharper:
“And it looks like they’re stepping up to make sure this doesn’t turn into
another war!”
Braddock’s
attention is also focused on the new arrivals. Gavin uses this opportunity to
knock her down with a double sledge to the back. Gavin starts stomping away. He
then pulls her up and whips her into a corner. Gavin follows her in with
a running back elbow, causing her to slump down. He stomps away. Gavin pulls
her back to her feet. He whips her into the opposite corner. Gavin charges in
but Braddock gets her boots up, driving them into his face. She hops up onto
the second rope. Gavin turns around into Prankster’s Paradise, a blockbuster.
Glory with a stubborn bitch, the shining wizard. Instead of going for the
cover, Glory locks in a fujiwara arm bar.
Sharper:
“Gavin tried to take advantage, but Braddock, the better mat wrestler, now has
the arm of Taylor!”
Kayl: “Make
Armbars on Gavin Again!”
Gavin
struggles towards the ropes, not wanting to give in. Glory wrenches the
arm bar in tightly. Gavin is nearing the ropes but he can’t quite get
there. Jack Barker reaches in without the referee noticing and rakes
Glory’s eyes, forcing a break. Light in the Darkness quickly make their
way over to Gavin’s ASS, causing them to back off. Meanwhile in the ring Glory
is back to her feet. Gavin with a GAVIN! TAYLOR! LARIAT!
Sharper:
“And the Gavin Taylor Lariat! Right on the but of the jaw!”
Kayl: “He
just gets all of it. And even the crowd on it!”
Gavin pulls
Braddock to her feet and delivers a belly to back suplex. He goes for a cover…
1…
2…Kickout!
Gavin
pulls Braddock back to her feet and locks in an abdominal stretch. Braddock
won’t give in. Gavin wrenches back on the hold. Eventually Glory manages
to break the hold with a hip toss. Glory goes for a lariat but Gavin ducks and
then lands a running knee lift. Gavin drops Braddock with a swinging neck
breaker. He goes for another cover…
1…
2…Kickout!
Gavin
pulls Glory back up and sets her up for a ddt but Glory counters with an arm
bar ddt. Braddock quickly goes into a crippler crossface.
Sharper:
“Crossface! Back to the arm. Back to the pressure there.”
Kayl: “Do
you just tap to avoid the injury? He’s got what he wants there.”
Sharper:
“Doesn’t look like it.”
Kayl: “Guess
representing the never say die attitude of America!”
Gavin
won’t give in. He struggles to fight towards to get to the ropes. Karl Baker
pushes the bottom rope over to Gavin so he can reach it. Amelia and Luz again
menacingly walk towards ASS. Jack and Karl try to get away from Light in the
Darkness but they can’t get up the ramp because Dumont, Striker, and Slayton
are still blocking their path. Meanwhile Braddock pulls Gavin back to his feet.
Glory with an axe kick and a scissors kick. Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
Braddock with a superkick sending him into the ropes. Gavin bounces off and
Glory drops him with Gloria In Excelsis Deo, the codebreaker. She goes for a
cover…
1…
2…Kickout!
Braddock
pulls Gavin back to his feet. She whips him into the ropes. He goes for another
GAVIN! TAYLOR! LARIAT! But Glory ducks under and then wraps him in a crossface
chicken wing!
Sharper:
“Missed the lariat! Now the crossface chickenwing!”
Kayl: “Gavin
is going to be one-armed come Shattered Reality as this is going!”
Gavin
struggles in the hold but Glory Braddock keeps him from the ropes. Gavin
counters with a stunner. Gavin with the Dependable Roundhouse! He whips
Glory into the ropes and drops her with a spine buster. He goes into the cover…
1…
2…Kickout!
Gavin
pulls Braddock back to her feet. He whips her into the ropes. He lowers his
head too early and Glory kicks him in the face. Then she boots him in the gut,
doubling him over in pain, and then she plants him with Beautiful Insanity,
impact ddt! Glory Braddock goes back to an arm bar.
Sharper:
“Back to the arm again! Gavin dazed, so he couldn’t block it.”
Kayl: “If
he doesn’t have any working arms, can he still tap?”
Sharper:
“Yes, verbally.”
Kayl: “Then
break his jaw. Let’s see what happens!”
Sharper:
“Reno Dumont may take care of that in the new year!”
He
fights the hold, trying to get to the ropes. Braddock wrenches back on
the hold, putting as much pressure as possible on the arm. Eventually Gavin
does reach the ropes to force the break. Braddock with a swinging neck breaker.
She goes up to the top turnbuckle and stands perched, waiting on Gavin to
get back to his feet. He gets to his feet and Braddock flies off, connecting
with a missile dropkick. Braddock then goes for a springboard moonsault, but
Gavin rolls out of the way, Glory lands on her feet. Gavin with a yakuza kick
flooring Braddock.
Sharper:
“Oh! Right in the jaw! Braddock dropped by that boot!”
Kayl: “That’s
one way to come back. Just knock her for a loop!”
Gavin
with a sidewalk slam. He goes to the second rope and delivers an elbow drop. He
covers…
1…
2…
…3NO!
Glory gets a shoulder up!
Gavin
Taylor is shocked. He pulls her back to her feet. She fires off quick European
uppercuts to gain the advantage. She tries to hook him for Glorification but he
shoves her off into the ropes and then drops her with a tilt-a-whirl back
breaker. Gavin drops her with a vertical suplex. He then goes to a near corner
and waits as Braddock pulls herself up. He motions for another Gavin
Taylor Lariat.
Sharper:
“Gavin again looking for another lariat.”
Kayl: “Knots,
if he could talk, has to be losing his mind in KABLAMia!”
Braddock
brings herself to her feet. She turns around and Gavin snatches her. He goes
for the lariat but Glory manages to counter mid-move, applying Shekhinah Glory!
Sharper:
“Glory caught him! Shekinah Glory!”
Kayl: “And
Gavin’s in trouble! Here come the All-Star Secret Service!”
Sharper:
“And here come Light in the Darkness!”
Gavin
Taylor tries to get to the ropes but he is severely weakened from his arm being
worked on throughout the match. Jack and Karl sense their boss is in trouble.
They attempt to jump on the apron but Light in the Darkness once again prevent
interference. Meanwhile Gavin drops to his knees. Eventually Gavin drops to his
side. Glory wrenches back on the hold. Finally Gavin Taylor taps out.
DING!
DING! DING!
Phillips:
“Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, via submission, “The British
Bombshell” GLORY BRADDOCK!”
Glory
lets go and rolls away. Gavin rolls over, holding his arm. Reno Dumont just
smirks before looking at his watch. He folds his arms as Glory turns and looks
at Amelia Nevado. Karl and Jack Barker pull Gavin out of the ring. Amelia just
nods at Glory as Glory stands up, keeping eye contact with Amelia as the
referee raises her arm. Luz just looks at Gavin and his ASSS and shakes her
head.
Sharper:
“Glory with the victory. Rebounding well. The eyes now focused on Amelia
Nevado.”
Kayl: “And
they could tear the house down. Two of the best technical wrestlers in SCW
today.”
Sharper:
“And both with their eyes set on the World Title. A win goes a long way.”
The
scene opens up backstage as we see a limousine pulling up to the arena. The
crowd roars as the limousine pulls up to a stop. The chauffeur gets out and
walks over to the back door. He opens it and we see Shaun Cruze inside. He
steps out as the crowd cheers. Cruze turns and we see SCW CEO and lead investor
Frank Delatosso inside.
Cruze: “Thanks
Frank for the ride and the introduction to Dallas. Been here many times, but I
appreciate it.”
Delatosso:
“Just making sure you feel back at home. SCW always is your home and it’s great
to have you back.”
Cruze: “Thanks-“
Cruze
turns as we see Clyde Sutter walking forward from the building.
Sutter:
“Well now this becomes a little easier to understand. Never let some networking
get in the way. Perhaps way you’ve come in with the fanfare when you’ve not proven
yourself.”
Cruze: “Clyde…I
mean nothing by it. I’m going to earn my way for anything. While I may have my
eyes on the top as any wrestler does, what is it you say? Fate has it’s way of
deciding.”
Sutter:
“Cute. As if you have the first understand of what fate really can do.”
Sutter
steps up to Cruze. We hear some talking inside of the limousine.
Cruze: “This
isn’t the place. I’ll happily go to the ring and we can settle it there.”
Sutter:
“That’s not what fate has decided, Shaun. So-“
We then
see Dean Black on scene.
Black: “Break
them up!”
We then
see security running forward and getting in between Shaun Cruze and Clyde
Sutter. Cruze is surprised as he looks around as he’s pushed back. Clyde is
pulled back more extensively as Dean Black stands between the two.
Sutter:
“Oh…so this is now how it will be. How revealing?”
Cruze: “I
don’t know what you’re talking about!”
Sutter
is pulled back.
Black: “Get
him inside.”
Black
glances back at Cruze as Cruze just looks at him, annoyed. Black shrugs as
Cruze watches as Sutter is pulled back into the arena.
COMMERCIALS
Backstage,
we see Ravyn Taylor standing across from Syren as Syren looks at her. The recorded
Autumn provided is next to her.
Syren: “We
need to tell her.”
Ravyn: “Do
we? Is she going to trust it?”
Syren: “Give
her the recording.”
Ravyn: “I’d
rather not right now. Not before I can make a copy.”
Lexy
Chapel then comes in.
Chapel:
“No. Absolutely not. Give her nothing. We have PROOF. PROOF of a conspiracy. PROOF
that I was right and-“
Ravyn: “It’s
one meeting. It’s just proof that Alex may not be in as prime a spot as we all
thought.”
Chapel:
“Please, I know my dad. He’s got multiple plans.”
Ravyn: “He
may, but there are also limits and he knows that.”
Syren: “What
about Angelica?”
Ravyn: “Again…we
can give her whatever after I make a copy.”
Chapel:
“So do that-“
Ravyn: “Kim
wants to rip Syren’s arm and beat her with it. I thought you’d be-“
Chapel’s
eyes widen.
Chapel:
“Okay, I get it. Give it to her.”
Syren: “She’s
right though. We need to keep this and-“
Chapel:
“Have Ravyn do it. Satan can convince Beelzebub!”
Ravyn: “That’s
not quite-“
Syren: “I
don’t know-“
Chapel:
“It’s the safest. You don’t get beaten to death with your arm and if Ravyn
does, great! The world rejoices!”
Ravyn
looks at Syren and then Ravyn just shrugs.
Ravyn: “Fine…I’ll
be the messenger.”
Ravyn heads
off. Syren turns to Lexy who is beaming.
Chapel:
“What?! You need to focus on becoming number one contender!”
Syren
shakes her head as the scene cuts away.
Breakdown
returns inside the ring where we see the SCW COO, Alex “CHBK” Desoubrais,
standing in the ring, microphone in hand.
CHBK:
“Fans, last week, we had a situation take place on Breakdown. In the midst of a
match between Colleen MacDonald and Just Some Loser, we had a power failure.
The result was that the lights went off in the arena, although fortunately
emergency lighting was quick to come on, and we briefly lost connection to our
productive truck before generations went on.”
Sharper:
“An odd occurrence.”
Kayl:
“CHBK being transparent here.”
CHBK
pauses briefly.
CHBK:
“We have since found out that this was not an accident, but instead the result
of someone’s actions.”
The
crowd boos.
Sharper:
“We wondered…”
CHBK:
“At this point, I need to ask Polly Pingotti to join me out in this ring.”
The
crowd roars as CHBK turns to the entrance way. A coin can be heard dropping
into a coin slot. A few seconds pass, which is when an open field is
shown up on the SCW tron. A flock of birds rise up from the tall grass
and fly away as the sound of a piano can be heard playing, leading into the
opening of "Bird Set Free" by Sia. The moment the opening words
are heard, Polly steps out from the back wearing a black skirt and matching
black halter top, wheeling out a small black wagon with her right hand. A
camera by the stage catches a glimpse of still photos inside the wagon, clearly
taken by an instant camera. A picture of her reaction after what went
down at Rise to Greatness is the photo that garnishes the camera’s attention.
Polly stops and stands at the forefront of the stage.
CHBK:
“Cut the video and the crap, just come to the ring.”
Polly
stops, shaking her head. Her music cuts as she walks down to the ring, the SCW
Television Championship around her waist. She continues to make her way down to
the ring and reaches it before pulling herself up onto the apron. She looks at
CHBK. CHBK motions for her to enter the ring. Polly, instead, walks along the
apron, spins around the ringpost and walks along the other apron, right in
front of the hard camera. She then demands a microphone from Jason Phillips.
Phillips hands her one as CHBK rolls his eyes a bit. Polly then steps into the
ring.
Polly:
“So…you now have something to say to me.”
CHBK
looks at Polly.
Polly:
“Here, I’ll cut through the crap too. Damn right I did it! Been sitting here
busting my ass in the Shot of Adrenaline – two losses because SOMEONE else got
involved. Then I’ve been holding this Television Championship for the better
part of the last year and I keep holding it and holding it and now I’m watching
Meghan Strader taking shots at me as she’s now a big deal. I’m watching people
get ahead of me when I’m fighting every week-“
CHBK:
“Your actions could have had serious consequences!”
Polly:
“Well they didn’t so-“
CHBK:
“You’re lucky there. But turns out SCW isn’t just going to be all “aw shucks,”
have a title shot.”
Polly:
“So what are you going to do? Strip me of the title? Going to make it so you
can ignore me more, huh? Try it! Try and take it from me. You may be a legend,
but I know I can kick your ass and it will feel damn good!”
CHBK:
“I’m not going to strip you of the title. And you better back off because one
of the only reasons you still have a job is because of me.”
Polly:
“The hell does that mean-“
CHBK:
“It means we’re fining you fifty thousand dollars, but you’re still on the
roster and you’re still holding that title.”
Polly:
“Am I supposed to be thankful?”
CHBK:
“Would be a change. But you better not
pull something like that again.”
Polly:
“Or what? One hundred thousand dollar fine? How about we have a frank talk
about what I bring to SCW. I bring HEART to this damn company-“
???:
“You don’t bring a damn thing. You suck!”
The
crowd boos as we see Just Some Loser walk out from the back. Polly turns to the
entrance way, glaring.
Polly:
“You again…”
Loser:
“Yeah, me again. Good to see you’re able to use your eyes. Have you wondered
why I got involved two weeks ago in your little match against Deanna?”
Polly
just glares at Loser. Loser continue to walk down to the ring.
Loser:
“Give Deanna the two points. Make sure you retain the TV Title. It wasn’t
because I hate Deanna even though she makes me sick. Two years and still trying
to get out from under Selena’s shadow. Guess Selena has a fat ass or something.
But you…”
Loser
reaches the ring.
Loser:
“You’re an easy target. Because what I wanted was that title.”
Loser
points at the SCW Television Championship. He then pulls himself onto the apron
and steps into the ring.
Loser:
“And who do I think I have a better chance against? Loser Lightswitch or Deanna
Frost. Hmmm…pretty easy. You want relevance, you’re not owed a damn thing. Just
like I haven’t been. So I’m going to take it. And I wanted that.”
The
crowd boos.
CHBK:
“Look, I’ve not-“
Polly:
“Give him the match. Make it part of my punishment. He wants it, I’ll jam it
into his skull.”
Loser:
“Hope that I’m down longer than the lights were off for your little tantrum-“
Polly
then steps up and kicks Loser in between the legs. Loser grimaces and holds
himself and Polly then jumps up and dropkicks him, sending Loser through the
ropes and down to the floor. Loser rolls over, holding himself, in pain.
Polly:
“Now you match you name. Try and take this from me. I don’t have much left, but
I’ll make sure you eat your words!”
Sharper:
“Polly giving Just Some Loser a taste of a bit of medicine.”
Kayl:
“But while costing herself fifty grand trying to manage everything. Including
her own emotions. Her own desires.”
Sharper:
“She doesn’t seen apologetic.”
Knots:
“Frustration makes you do stupid things. But I’m more interested…..CHBK saved
her job?”
“Bird
Set Free” plays as Polly Pingotti exits the ring and drops down next to Loser.
She walks past him and storms to the back, looking at back at him with disdain.
She then heads to the black. The crowd then roars as we see Lexy Chapel now in
the ring, having seemingly come from somewhere and grabbing at her father’s
arm. CHBK turns to her.
CHBK:
“What are you on-“
Chapel:
“Look I need help. I don’t want to be deported! Derek likes you. He works with
you-“
CHBK:
“Enough of this. Nothing is happening to you.”
CHBK
pulls away.
Chapel:
“You’re finally seeing this as a way to get rid of me! Huh! HUH!”
CHBK
exits the ring and drops down to the floor. Chapel stomps her feet, clearly
acting like a petulant child. CHBK ignores this display, heading to the back.
Chapel’s defiance turns to concern again as she drops down to the floor and
runs after CHBK. Loser remains down, holding himself, as Chapel grabs CHBK’s
arm again before CHBK pulls away and we cut away.
Backstage,
we see Xander Valentine standing in the SCW interview area as Jessica Winters
stands next to him.
Winters:
“Welcome backstage. I’m here with SCW’s Executioner and this weekend is a big
weekend for you, Xander. Not only challenging for the Underground Championship,
but if you beat EFN with Selena Frost, you’ve got a good chance of getting the
match against the Glimmers you want.”
Xander
turns to Jessica and takes a deep breath.
Xander:
“You’re friends with the Frosts.”
Winters:
“Well…yes-“
Xander:
“Then tell Selena this. I don’t give a damn about the disrespect she’s suffered.
Stay out of my way and she can start 2026 finding out a new plan. I don’t need
her. And this is just a hoop to jump through. I am not going to entertain this
or her as my partner. Got it.”
Winters:
“Crystal Clear.”
Xander:
“Good.”
Winters:
“And what about Enigma? He tried to blind you two weeks ago. Last week, Breakdown
went off the air with you having Enigma in the Fade to Black.”
Xander
goes to speak, but he’s cut off.
Colleen:
“Yeah, Xander…what about Enigma?”
Colleen
MacDonald steps forward and on camera.
Colleen:
“You’re welcome by the way.”
Xander:
“I didn’t ask for any handouts.”
Colleen:
“But I know you wanted Enigma gain. Especially after your first match against
him. Now you can be Underground Champion and destroy anyone in your way
whenever you want.”
Xander:
“And I would have beaten him before-“
Colleen:
“And I messed that up. This time, I won’t. And this time, I’ll even make sure
the Glimmers don’t get involved, EFN, anyone.”
Xander:
“How’s that?”
Colleen:
“I want Enigma to make sure he takes that title seriously. I know he’s aiming
bigger. Said as much when he fought me. I want him to be humbled. But I want that
title to get the respect it deserves. So…I’m going to be in the ring as the
special referee. You and Enigma beat the hell out of each other. Best man wins.
And I’ll make sure it is one on one.”
Xander
looks at Colleen.
Xander:
“I’d love to see you try. But get in my way…and I’ll add you to the list of
people I will destroy.”
Xander
turns and walks off. Colleen watches him leave as the scene cuts away.
COMMERCIALS
Backstage,
opens up as we see Ginny Raab walking with Kemal Yilmaz in the backstage area.
Just then, we see Gavin Taylor with Jack and Karl Barker off to the side. Gavin
holds his throat before he looks up.
Gavin: “Hey!
HEY!”
Kemal turns.
Gavin: “I
thought we had a deal. I make you important and you watch my back! It’s the
Gavin way!”
Kemal: “Excuse
me? I figured we could figure things out.”
Gavin: “I
was assaulted earlier. Attacked violently by Lucky Luz and God Awful Glory! And
you were nowhere! Don’t you know that Europe needs America to protect itself.
It was a perfect marriage. A great marriage. The best marriage. But it seems
like you’re cheating by not paying attention to your spouse.”
Kemal: “What
are you on? We’re not married.”
Gavin: “Not
with that attitude. Just…just…you need to remember how important my word goes.
I have a BACKUP US title match now. I MADE Meghan Strader. And I’m going to
stop the steal by revealing it to the world and that’s when you’ll want the EFN
on the right side of history! So think about that. Okay…think about it at
Shattered Reality too!”
Kemal: “I
need to go. I have a match.”
Kemal heads
off as Ginny looks at Kemal. Kemal just waves her off as he then heads to the
tunnel. Gavin watches him walk off.
Kemal
Yilmaz vs. Deanna Frost
Shot of
Adrenaline Tournament
Phillips:
“The following contest is a Shot of Adrenaline Tournament match, scheduled for
one fall!”
Wasteland by Pentagram, aka Mezarkabul, plays over the sound system as Kemal,
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.
Phillips: “Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Ginny Raab, from
Istanbul, Turkey, he is… Kemal Yilmaz!”
He 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 face the stage,
waiting for his opponent to arrive so the match can begin.
Sharper: “Kemal Yilmaz not faring particularly well in Shot of Adrenaline,
having only two points to his name.”
Kayl: “If it wasn't for Spencer Pryce's injury, he could have no points and be
in last place for all we know... not that it matters, since his alliance with
Gavin Taylor seems to have paid off!”
Sharper: “Kemal and Gavin both getting a shot at the U.S. Title at Shattered
Reality as part of a fiveway dance along with David Striker, La Pequeña Luz,
and of course the champion herself, Meghan Strader.”
Kayl: “You think if Gavin came out here right now and 'helped' Kemal by
suggesting he just throw this match that Kemal would do it? On paper, it's not
a bad idea to avoid risking an unnecessary injury, but I don't know how stable
that alliance is anymore.”
The chords of "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena,
causing a roar from the audience as bright, fall leaves seem to blow and fly on
the LED screens on and around the ramp. From the back curtain, out runs Deanna
Frost, taking in the audience before running to the right side, then the left
side, shouting to them in excitement. The 'leaves' follow her as she does.
Returning to the middle, Deanna gives a spin on one foot, her arms
outstretched, the 'leaves' circling her below her feet.
Phillips: “His opponent, from Manhattan, New York, she is… Deanna Frost!”
Hearing her name, Deanna stops her spin, side facing the ring, and, with one
hand over her heart, her free hand arcs around to point forward, the 'leaves'
flying down the ramp and 'circling' the ring LED barriers. Making her way down
to the ring, Deanna high-fives fans along the way until she reaches the ring.
Sliding under the ring, the redhead jumps to her feet, making her way to the
middle ropes and leaning over them, one arm raised to the crowd. She does the
same to the other sides of the ring! On the last time, Deanna hops back into
the ring as the lights return to normal.
Sharper: “Deanna Frost, on the other hand, is practically a lock for the next
round at this point, despite still technically being a match behind everybody
else.”
Kayl: “She hasn't lost yet in this tournament, and while I'd normally say
Deanna should take advantage of that and not push herself or risk injury, I
know she's not wired that way.”
Sharper: “Injuries have been a concern throughout Shot of Adrenaline thus far,
but Deanna knows an undefeated run all the way through would be a hell of a
statement to make after coming back earlier this year.”
Kayl: “Not to mention she could lend her friend Luz a hand for Shattered
Reality if Kemal's not careful!”
Referee Jennifer Cassidy signals for the bell and Deanna and Kemal approach one
another before locking up. Kemal starts to back Deanna up with his size
advantage, but Deanna manages to duck into a go-behind to get a rear waistlock.
Kemal, however, throws a back elbow to stun her before pulling a standing
switch. He tries to use his open rear waistlock to take Deanna over with a
german suplex, but she kicks her legs to block this before throwing her own
back elbow. Deanna turns as Kemal’s grip loosens and starts peppering him with
elbow strikes to the face, backing him up enough so that she can catch him with
a standing dropkick! Kemal hits the mat and rolls out to the floor, staggering
over to where Ginny’s standing.
Sharper: “Deanna managing to get the upper hand here in the early-going and
this is where we’re going to need to see how Kemal adapts as this match goes
on.”
Kayl: “He wants to be U.S. Champion. Deanna is a former U.S. Champion and,
ignoring the forced hiatus, was a pretty damn good one at that!”
Kemal and Ginny talk for a moment as he gets his bearings, taking advantage of
there being no countouts in these tournament matches as Deanna waits patiently
in the ring. After a moment, Kemal pulls himself up onto the apron and steps
back into the ring, moving with a little more aggression towards Deanna. She
halts this with a boot to the gut followed by applying a side headlock, trying
to grind Kemal down. Kemal backs against the ropes and fires Deanna off, but as
she rebounds she hooks her arms around the top rope to stop herself. Kemal
charges in and Deanna catches him with a boot to the face. Kemal staggers back
and Deanna moves in, but Kemal suddenly grabs her in a waistlock and takes her
over with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
Sharper: “Kemal weathering the storm and finally managing to gain the advantage
with that big belly-to-belly!”
Kayl: “The time for him becoming the leader of the European Fiery Nation is
nigh, so now more than ever he needs to really prove he deserves to be in that
position.”
Deanna uses the ropes to pull herself to her feet, but she turns right into a
boot to the gut from Kemal. He hooks her arms and takes her over with a
double-underhook suplex, floating over into a cover!
1!
2!
Deanna gets her shoulder up! Kemal, however, immediately grabs that arm and
applies a cross armbreaker! Deanna winces as Jennifer Cassidy checks with her,
but she refuses to submit, hearing the fans begin to chant her name and cheer
her on. She manages to get her feet underneath her and rolls into a
schoolgirl-style pin on Kemal!
1!
2!
Kemal releases the cross armbreaker and kicks out!
Sharper: “A brilliant series of moves by Kemal to get that submission hold
applied, but Deanna thinking quickly and nearly surprising him with that pin.”
Kayl: “Awareness is key if you’re a submission specialist. You get too fixated
on trying to make your opponent tap out, and you could find your shoulders
pinned to the mat before you realize what’s going on!”
Both wrestlers get back to their feet, but Kemal is just a little quicker as he
boots Deanna in the gut to maintain the advantage. He hooks her in a front
facelock and takes her over with a vertical suplex! He’s not done, however, as
he pops his hips and rolls them both back to their feet before he takes her
over with a second vertical suplex! Kemal pops his hips one more time and rolls
them back to their feet again before going for a third vertical suplex, but
Deanna starts kicking her legs to throw off his balance before she swings back
down and takes Kemal to the mat with a DDT!
Sharper: “Big DDT by Denana to get herself back into this match!”
Kayl: “Kemal was starting to build some big momentum for himself and Deanna
forcing him to put on the brakes!”
Kemal starts to pull himself to his feet, but Deanna catches him in the face
with a knee strike! Kemal is stunned as Deanna grabs him in a front facelock
and goes for the Spring Fling DDT, but Kemal manages to lift Deanna off the
mat! Deanna kicks her legs and pushes herself back, landing on her feet. She
goes to throw another elbow strike, but Kemal ducks this one and does a
go-behind into a rear waistlock. He lifts Deanna, perhaps thinking german
suplex again, but Deanna grabs his head and counters with the Cold-Snapmare!
She gets to her feet and follows this up by springboarding off the middle rope
into a lionsault! Deanna makes the cover, hooking the leg.
1!
2!
Kemal gets a shoulder up!
Sharper: “Deanna countering the german suplex attempt and almost notching
another two points for herself!”
Kayl: “She’s been looking more and more comfortable in the ring the longer
she’s been back and that’s bad news for Kemal!”
Deanna glances at Jennifer Cassidy to confirm the two count before she measures
Kemal, letting him slowly pull himself back to his feet. Once he’s up, she
moves in and tries to lock in The Consortium, but Kemal drops to one knee and
manages to throw Deanna over his shoulder! Deanna rolls through and runs off
the ropes, perhaps thinking of using the momentum to try for The Burnout, but
Kemal rushes her and catches her against the ropes with a european uppercut!
With Deanna stunned, Kemal pulls her away from the ropes and hooks her arms
before dropping her with the Istanbul Acid Driver! He rolls her over and goes
for the cover, hooking the leg.
1!
2!
Deanna kicks out! Kemal is beside himself as he gets right in Jennifer
Cassidy’s face, demanding that he’s won, but she refuses to budge on her count.
Ginny climbs up onto the apron, shouting at Kemal to control himself as she
motions to Deanna slowly trying to get back to her feet. Kemal glances at her
but nods before Ginny steps down off the apron as Kemal starts to stalk Deanna.
Once she’s up enough, he grabs her arm, trying to force her down to the mat for
The Turkish Acid Cross, but Deanna rolls through! As she gets back to her feet,
Kemal still has her arm and tries to pull her in for a short-arm attack, but Deanna
instead leaps up and catches him with The Burnout! Kemal staggers back, looking
like he’s out on his feet as Deanna runs off the ropes and connects with a
second Burnout for good measure! She goes for the cover, hooking the leg.
1!
2!
3!
Jennifer Cassidy calls for the bell as "People Like Us" by Kelly
Clarkson hits again and Deanna pulls herself back to her feet.
Phillips: “Here is your winner… Deanna Frost!”
Sharper: “Another big win for Deanna Frost as she remains undefeated in Shot of
Adrenaline, and if there was any doubt on whether or not she’d locked in her
spot in the next round, I’d say that definitively erased it!”
Kayl: “I want to say Kemal should’ve stayed in Gavin’s good books to get his
help with ‘Devious Deanna’ or whatever other goofy nickname he would’ve come up
with for her, but given how much Striker and the Shinigami Foundation want
Gavin’s head on a pike, maybe this is the preferable outcome for him!”
Jennifer Cassidy raises Deanna’s arm in victory as Kemal rolls out of the ring,
with Ginny moving to help support him while they head to the back, leaving
Deanna to celebrate her win with the cheering fans.
Sharper:
“Well while Kemal falls short tonight, Konrad Raab offered this comment as he
faces Tommy Valentine in his final SCW match at Shattered Reality!”
The scene
changes to a racetrack where we see Konrad Raab walk up to the camera.
Raab: “Tommy,
you want to attack me again. I can’t think of a better way to close the book on
my career in SCW!”
Raab
smiles.
Raab: “I
get you one on one…no holds barred. I can finally maim you, bloody you…BURN
YOU!”
Raab
smiles and looks up.
Raab: “After
the humiliation from the Jackals, I can end off by giving you a lasting
consequence and making you regret everything while that bitch Kandis just
watches. She better be ready to care for you for a long time because when I’m
done, I will make sure your own family doesn’t recognize you!”
Raab sadistically
laughs.
Raab: “I
can’t wait for Shattered Reality. It finally comes to an end!”
Raab
turns and walks off as the scene cuts to commercial.
COMMERCIALS
Breakdown
returns as we see Deanna Frost walking backstage and Jessica Winters heads over
to her.
Jessica:
“Deanna! Can I get a quick word?”
Deanna
stops and turns to Jessica.
Jessica:
“You’ve got more and more momentum. You won tonight, clean. No issues. No one
involved. Gavin didn’t even rear his head. You challenge for the Adrenaline
Championship at Shattered Reality. What’s going through your mind?”
Deanna:
“That I hope Dexter and I have that clean match at Shattered Reality. Yeah, I
got the two points against Polly a couple of weeks ago. Not the way I wanted
it. I got the two points the way I wanted it tonight. As for Dexter, I heard
his comments. I’ll prefer to respond in a way I know he’d also prefer…I’m going
to beat him in the ring. I’m going to become the Adrenaline Champion, whether at
Shattered Reality or when I earn the title shot if Alex Belmont shocks the
world. And I’m going to ensure I’m in the driver’s seat in the final part of
the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament. How’s that for focusing on what mattered? And
trust me, Dexter…I don’t need to disconnect to reconnect and I don’t need you
treating me like a fragile flower. I’m bringing it at Shattered Reality. Be
ready….and speaking of that…I need to watch Dexter’s match.”
Jessica:
“Go! Thanks!”
Deanna
nods and heads off, a smile clearly on her face.
Jessica:
“Back to the ring!”
Alex
Belmont vs. Dexter Grant
SCW
Adrenaline Championship
Shot of
Adrenaline Tournament
So
sorry to those involved – Dexter Grant wins the match, but the match submitted
reflected miscommunication between me and the match writer and therefore, did
not write the correct match. My apologies and I’ll aim to replace it with a
fully written match later this week.
Breakdown
cuts backstage as we see Ravyn Taylor talking to Angelica Jones. Jones looks
almost incredulous. Ravyn talks to her.
Ravyn: “I
can give you the recording, let you listen to it. I have it being copied but-“
Kim: “Well,
how about this…Syren sending her goon squad!”
Angelica:
“Kim, wait-“
Kim: “No…I
have no time for these games. Not after last time. Whatever she is saying, is a
lot of crap. I’m not going to be manipulated by Ravyn again. Good to see that
Syren is still just full of it as I expected. All of this goody-two-shoes act.”
Ravyn: “Kim,
I’m here with a peace offering-“
Angelica:
“Seriously, you should listen-“
Kim: “Good
news. Remember how I said I’m going to do what entertains me. Well-“
Kim
then nails Ravyn with a hard right. The crowd roars.
Angelica:
“Kim!”
Kim: “Take
whatever you’re selling and go tell Syren that I am going to beat the ever
living hell out of her as I think she’s one of the worst people in the history
of wrestling. And trust me, I’m a psycho! I’ll do it! And become Number one
contender. She can then get injured again and pout.”
Kim
then smiles and waves.
Kim: “See
you Crowgirl!”
Kim looks
at Angelica and turns and heads off. Angelica looks at Ravyn and then turns to
Kim and follows her. Ravyn just holds her jaw and slowly stirs as the scene
cuts away.
COMMERCIALS
Breakdown
returns as we open up with a vignette in the Starmaker bar owned by Tommy
Valetnine and Kandis. Tommy steps forward as Kandis leans over the bar,
smirking.
Tommy: “Oh
Konrad…you think you’re going to ride off into the sunset and close the book in
SCW with a win. You’re gonna maim me. You’re gonna burn me. You got lucky at
Under Attack when you were able to choke me out. You had to come at me from
behind. Well it’s face to face, asshole, come Shattered Reality.”
Tommy
smirks.
Tommy: “And
while you get closure, that will come with you getting up off your ass,
whatever is left of your carcass after I bloody it, and you look at the crowd,
and hand off EFN away from your BS leadership to whatever Kemal can do with it.
And then you’ll leave, broken down, and destroyed. The Jackals always saw you
as the weak link. We tolerated you as Minerva’s toy. Now, I don’t need to
tolerate you. I just need to put you down for good. And then after, Kandis and
I will celebrate, first as you are staring at the lights, and then as we close
2025 knowing we’ll never have to deal with you again!”
Kandis
smirks as Tommy turns and sits at the bar.
Tommy: “Maybe
I’ll celebrate now.”
Kandis
leans over and kisses Tommy before turning and grabbing a bottle as the
Breakdown logo comes across the screen.
The
European Fiery Nation vs. The Glimmer Sisters
SCW
World Tag Team Championship
“Off To
War” by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as
ever. Ginny Raab, Ludvig Eriksson, and Dakon Theron, walk out from the back.
All three wave their flags as the crowd boos. They look down at the ring and at
Selena Frost. Frost tells them to come to the ring.
Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute
time limit and is for the SCW World Tag Team Championship. First, the
challengers, accompanied by Ginny Raab, coming from Sweden and Norway, they are
Ludvig Eriksson and Dakon Theron, known as The European Fiery Nation."
The lights go out again as the trio walks down to the ring with their flags.
They walk up the steel steps and then step into the ring. Theron and Eriksson
hold up their arms as Ginny looks on. They then hand off their flags to Ginny.
She takes them and heads to the back. Ludvig and Dakon start to stretch.
Sharper:
“This is a match with a lot of different stakes, no bigger than the World Tag
Team Championship. But who walks out the titleholders determines who gets the
title shot at Shattered Reality. EFN win – Selena Frost and Xander Valentine
get their shot. If the Glimmers win, the Vision get it.”
Kayl:
“And a lot of people going to be watching this one. Many have had their head on
a swivel as of late, this only gets bigger here.”
All the
lights in the arena suddenly cut out, leaving the fans gasping and roaring in
surprise. After a moment, blue lighting overtakes the arena, almost making it
look like the entire place is underwater. On the stage, we can see what looks
like water raining down right in front of the entryway, a silhouette of a woman
visible behind it as she's flipping her hair and looks to be getting “dressed”
for battle. “Tongue Twister” then hits and after a few seconds, we see Gina
Glimmer (we assume) walk through the water, motioning as though she were
parting a curtain, sashaying in a way that draws all eyes to her hips as she
grins knowing full well what she's doing. Once she's fully visible she flaps
her arms at her sides almost like she's flying, and as she does we see a second
pair of arms flapping in the opposite motion appear from behind her, almost
making her look like one of those multi-armed Hindu gods. After a few flaps she
leans to one side as we see her twin Gia Glimmer (again, we assume) suddenly
appear from behind her and lean the opposite way, perfectly mirroring one
another. They both are wearing the SCW World Tag Team Championships. They join
hands and look as though they're about to break into a ballroom dance, but Gina
simply uses this to flip Gia over her back, and the moment she lands on her
feet in time with the bass dropping the lighting immediately changes to a
vibrant display of pinks and yellows. At this, the two begin to dance their way
down to the ring, again a perfect mirror of one another as their sensual
motions hypnotize the audience.
Phillips:
“Their opponents, from Cirque du Sins, they are the SCW World Tag Team
Champions, the team of Gia and Gina, the Glimmer Sisters!”
The
mirror routine breaks at a few points when they stop dancing to briefly
interact with fans, Gina scoffing at some guy not worth her time in the front
row desperately trying to get her number while Gia teases potentially flashing
her side of the crowd only to stick her tongue out and tell them to “blame SCW”
for the let down. Once they reach ringside they dance their way over to the
hard cam side of the ring before pulling themselves onto the apron facing away
from each other, where they press their butts together and slowly rise as they
stick their tongues out and suggestively lick each finger, drawing excited
cheers from all interested parties that clash with the boos they're otherwise
getting from those that either aren't interested in them or see through the
act. Once they're both fully upright, they mirror one another again as they
lean back against the ropes, pushing out their chests for the fans' enjoyment
before hooking their arms around the top rope and backflipping into the ring in
sync. Once they're back in the ring the lighting returns to the underwater hues
as they dance around the ring one more time, mirroring one another again,
before meeting in the middle of the ring as a spotlight shines down on them.
They sensually embrace, each lifting a leg up in a way that makes it seem like
they're trying to wrap it around the other's body as they flip their hair
before motioning for the camera to get a close-up of them as they grin and wink
to the fans at home. The lights then completely cut out again for a brief
moment before coming back on as normal, the Glimmer Sisters separating and
moving to their corner as they wait for the bell with a hungry look in their
eyes.
Kayl:
“The good news is we’re well past the watershed hours. If kids are watching,
beware!”
Sharper:
“They’ve had no problem using their feminine attributes, their wiles, and
anything else to win. It’s why so many people have been annoyed by them.”
Kayl:
“But it’s gotten them success and no matter what happens, outside of a loss
tonight, they’ve got two of the biggest in SCW lining up to get their hands on
them, or so they hope. The Glimmers within half a year could be lined up to
face two of the biggest in SCW history!”
Gia and
Gina hand off their titles to Aaron Demitra, the official. Dakon and Ludvig
talk while the SCW World Tag Team Championship logo comes across the screen.
Gia, we assume, exits, while Gina stays in .Dakon starts off for the EFN.
Demitra hands off the titles and the bell sounds. Dakon storms across as Gina
then backs up and spins through the ropes to the apron. Demitra then starts to
stop Dakon Theron. He starts to pull back and Gina spins into the ring and then
runs over and jumps up, dropkicking Dakon, over Demitra’s head. Dakon falls
back, nearly pulling down Demitra. Dakon rolls over and gets up and Gain hits a
front flip, kicking Dakon twice in the head with both feet. She then hits a
dropkick. Dakon hits the mat. He rolls over, incensed, and then runs after
Gina. Gina backs up to the ropes and then moves out of the way as Dakon hits
the ropes and Gina grabs him and pulls him down with a school boy.
1!
2!
Dakon
kicks out. Gina turns sand tags in Gia. Gia enters and Gina hits a cartwheel
while Gina enters and hits a forward flip. They each land on their feet and
then Dakon lunges for Gina, but Gina tumbles out of the way and then Gia runs
over and jumps up and takes Dakon down with a hurricanrana into a pin.
1!
2!
Theron
kicks out. Gia rolls off and Dakon rolls to the floor. The crowd roars. (1)
Sharper:
“And early on, the agility of the Glimmer Sisters playing a big role in getting
under the skin of Dakon Theron.”
Kayl:
“They’re not exactly known for being level-keeled people.”
Dakon
smacks the apron in anger. (2) He looks up as Gia and Gina pose back to back to
add to the moment. Dakon grabs the ropes and pulls himself up and Gia and Gina
hit a double dropkick, knocking Dakon back down. (1) Gina and Gia then both
walk to the ropes as Dakon then turns and rolls in. He then gets up and runs at
Gia, but Gina turns, pulled by Gia and spins around Dakon into a school boy.
1!
2!
Dakon
kicks out. Gia is forced to exit and Dakon gets up. Gina then runs at him and
jumps up and goes for a victory roll, but Dakon blocks it and then throws her
down with a wheelbarrow facebuster. The crowd ohs as Gina rolls over in pain.
Sharper:
“And face first into the mat.”
Kayl:
“That’s the countered they needed and big time!”
Gina
rolls over as Dakon watches her and then pulls her up and moves her into the
neutral corner. Gia looks on as Dakon hits a European uppercut. He then follows
up with a second and then a third. He then whips her across the ring. Gina hits
hard and staggers out and Dakon muscles her up and back drops her down. He then
turns and tags in Eriksson. Dakon hits an elbow drop before Eriksson climbs to
the top rope. He looks over and hits a top rope elbow drop. He goes for the
pin.
1!
2!
Gina
kicks out. Gina rolls over and Eriksson watches her. She gets up and Eriksson
runs and clotheslines her down. Gina turns and Eriksson grabs her, moving her
to the ropes and placing her on the middle rope. He then sits on her back,
pulling up on the middle rope, choking her.
1!
2!
3!
4!
Eriksson
steps back. Gina rolls off and Eriksson tags in Dakon again. Dakon enters and
they pull Gina up and then both whip her into the ropes. She bounces off and on
the rebound they scoop her up and hit a scoop double powerbomb. The crowd ohs.
Dakon goes for the pin.
1!
2!
Gia
breaks it up and rolls to the floor. She walks around as Gina rolls over,
holding her head and neck.
Sharper:
“EFN have a history of good teamwork. And right there, they’re trying to just
shut down the Glimmers.”
Kayl:
“Keep one away from the other. Keep them in the middle of the ring. And you can
limit some of their tactics.”
Gina
crawls to the ropes and Dakon heads over and grabs her. He then spins her
around and whips her into the ropes. She bounces off and Dakon scoops her up
and hits a shoulderbreaker. He throws her down and tags in Eriksson. Eriksson
enters and drags Gina up. Gia looks on and Eriksson whips Gina into the corner.
He runs after and hits a clothesline. He then hits a running facebuster. He
rolls her over for the pin.
1!
2!
Gina
kicks out again. Eriksson then grabs her and pulls her in. He hoists her up for
a powerbomb, but Gina then starts to fight and even grinds into his face a bit
before then pushing off his head and into a sunset flip!
1!
2!
Eriksson
kicks out. Both get up and Gina hits a superkick. Eriksson drops to the mat.
The crowd roars.
Sharper:
“And Gina Glimmer finally gets a shot in. That superkick.”
Kayl:
“Had to play off Eriksson’s….uh…failings.”
Sharper:
“The man owns an adult establishment.”
Kayl:
“What? You mean a strip club!”
Sharper:
“Well, yes…”
Gina
then looks around and then dives and tags in Gia. Gia enters and runs at Dakon
and hits a running forearm shot. She turns as Eriksson gets up and hits a
flying headscissors. Dakon enters and Gia hits a dropkick. He falls back.
Eriksson pops up and Gia jumps up and hits a frankensteiner before sitting
right on his face, smirking.
1!
2!
Eriksson
kicks out. Both get up and Gia kicks Eriksson before Dakon hits a running
European uppercut. Demitra calls for Dakon to leave, but Gia turns and Dakon
and Eriksson grab her. He then goes to whip her into the ropes. Dakon hoists
her up and they go for the European Fiery Drop, but Gina hits another
superkick, nailing Eriksson as he bounces off the ropes. Gia kicks her legs and
counters with a DDT.
Sharper:
“The European United Drop countered by the Glimmer Twins!”
Kayl:
“And Eriksson is dazed, but who is the legal Glimmer?”
Sharper:
“I think the one who DDTed Dakon!”
Gia and
Gina go to one another and help each other out, but in the process, they then
duck under each other and spin around to confuse, before both run over to
Eriksson as he gets up and kick him in the ribs. They snapmare him over before
they run into the opposite corners. He then then do a brief dance before
running at Eriksson and hitting the Asspocalypse! The crowd ohs. Gia, we think,
goes for the pin on Eriksson, while Gina then runs at Dakon and dives onto him,
pressing her chest into his.
1!
2!
3!
The
bell sounds.
Phillips:
“Here are your winners, and still SCW World Tag Team Champions, the Glimmer
Sisters!”
Gina is
pushed off by Dakon. Gia rolls off of Eriksson. Dakon gets up annoyed and runs
at Gia, but Gia sidesteps and kicks at his leg, causing him to go through the
ropes to the floor. Gia forces on Dakon when suddenly, the crowd erupts as we
see Fiona Logan and Melinda Braddock running down to the ring. Gina gets up and
Fiona and Melinda slide in on opposite sides of the ring. They pop up and run
at Gina and hit the Vision’s Run. Gina rolls over, holding her face. Gia turns
and Fiona and Melinda roll out of the ring. They crowd ohs.
Sharper:
“A hit and run from the next challengers to the World Tag Team Titles!”
Kayl: “Gina
dropped by Fiona and Melinda!”
Melinda
smirks.
Melinda:
“Hashtag New Tag Champs!”
Melinda
looks at Gia as Gia checks on Gina. Melinda smiles as Fiona holds up her arm.
They back away as the scene cuts away.
COMMERCIALS
Breakdown
returns to the ringside area. A few moments pass before the opening of “Shot
from a Cannon” can be heard blaring through the PA system. The crowd boos
before we cut to the entrance way where we then see a casket being rolled out
from the back. James Evans stands at the far end, pushing it out from the back.
Sharper:
“What in the world? He has a casket. James Evans has a casket.”
Kayl: “I
guess we’re not going to even cut with the metaphor.”
"Ten minutes in he's sweating
Should I have asked for more than fame?
Ignore that beast, he's smiling
It's not 'til next New Year's Eve"
James slowly pushes the casket down the rampway. The crowd looks on as James
remains focused on his efforts. He gets to the ringside area and pushes the
casket to the ring. He then swings it around to places it next to the ring. He
then looks at it before turning and walking over to the latch and unlocking it.
James pats the top before then stepping around and walking up the steel steps.
He enters the ring and walks across the ring.
"Wish I could get that list
Yes, I would burn that list
Down he goes"
"Set him down to a real life failure
Held fast like the field mice, been there
Give a nod as if he knows, come round
Dead last with a drumroll when the dam blows"
He walks across to the corner and demands a microphone. Jason Phillips hands
him one and James turns and goes to the corner. He pulls himself up and sits on
the top turnbuckle.
Sharper:
“James Evans now getting a microphone. In just over a week’s time, we’ll see
the first ever Shattered Reality match. We got a sense of it last week.”
Kayl: “And
Cid Turner’s not yet responded to it. He’s just had a week to think about it.
To dwell on it. And now this.”
The
music fades out as James Evans looks around, perched on the top turnbuckle.
James: “Cid…”
The crowd
boos.
James: “Not
much time left.”
James
pauses as he looks around.
James: “Only
ten more days until you need to face reality!”
The crowd
boos.
James: “There’s
not going to be any getting by the skin of your teeth this time. You are going
to have to actually find whatever is left of the old Cid Turner. The one who
actually was hailed as a top star. The one who was seen as a great wrestler.
Not someone who is hanging on, getting lucky, getting the right shot, or just
managing to catch their opponent out. I will not make that mistake!”
The
crowd boos. James looks around.
James: “The
good news is that I’ve helped make the transition easier.”
James
glances at the casket at ringside.
James: “You
said we’d have to kill you to take it from you. Well, that is my gift to you. Beyond
the clarity to know exactly how broken down you are….I am making sure that it
will be a short period of mourning for those in your life. And the most expensive
part is on me, and-“
Just
then, “Dark Child” breaks through and the crowd roars. Cameras turn to the
entrance way as James does too, smiling. We then see Cid Turner walking out
from the back, brandishing his World Championship over his shoulder, while
holding a microphone in the other hand. He then looks down at the ring. James smirks.
Sharper:
“Cid Turner heard enough.”
Kayl: “He’s
also come face to face with the casket.”
Cid
Turner takes a few steps.
James: “Come
on Cid…take a look at your fate!”
James
points to the casket. Cid takes a few more steps down, the music fading out. He
then continues to make his way to the ring and to the casket. He then looks up
at James before turning back to the casket.
James: “I’ve
heard everything you’ve said. I am taking you at your word, Cid!”
Cid
runs his hand along the casket, taking moments to glance up at James.
James: “Open
it.”
Cid
stops and looks up.
James: “Open
it Cid. I made sure the inside is extra special. Fit for a so-called king.”
James
smirks as Cid looks at James and then looks back at the casket. He then looks
at it and pauses only for a moment. He then takes a deep breath and opens the
casket. Inside is a standard bedding for a casket, but on the pillow is a
mirror, facing outward, pointing such that Cid Turner sees his face in the
mirror. He then looks at it as James then smiles.
James: “Get
comfy, Cid. That’s what awaits you. That’s the REALITY that awaits you. Just
like SCW has to accept its new reality is with me as World Champion!”
Cid
continues to look at the mirror in the casket as James smirks. He throws the
microphone down. The silence hangs in the air as the crowd boos. The camera
returns to Cid Turner who just looks at the mirror, continuing to focus on his
face in the reflection. He remains fixated on it.
Sharper:
“Cid just looking at his face. He’s not breaking away.”
Kayl: “And
it’s not because he’s a narcissist!”
Cid
then grabs the mirror, looking at it. He then turns and throws it down. Cid
then stops and turns.
Kayl: “He
broke the mirror. That’s what, seven year’s bad luck!”
Sharper:
“I doubt James is superstition…but Cid…in his head….and this Sunday. Mirrors
all around. Cid Turner is going to have to face himself as he deals with James
Evans! Will 2025 end with a new World Champion….”
Kayl: “And
the end of a career?”
Cid
Turner looks at the broken mirror as Breakdown slowly goes off the air…