“Supreme Championship Wrestling...”

 

A shot of Kelcey Wallace nailing Bree Lancaster with the Perfect Ending, followed by a shot of Steve Griffin hitting the Decimator off the top rope on CHBK at the first Rise to Greatness, before turning a shot of Jake Starr pumping up the crowd on his way to the ring, before turning into a shot of Ravyn Taylor sitting in the corner, waiting for the start of a match. We then see a shot of Katie Steward holding the Women’s Championship before cutting to a shot of Selena Frost hitting Vixen Cain with the Defying Gravity at Supreme Saturday: Just Desserts.

 

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MAIN SHOW:

 

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as we see a shot of Selena Frost standing on the stage, about to the run to the ring. We then see shots of Bree Lancaster hitting someone with the Rectifier and Simon Lyman posing with his arms out.

 

Maybe I'm just paranoid

Or maybe I'm just livin' a lie

Can't stop this screamin' voice

Or maybe I'm just sick inside

 

Shots of Kandis hitting Gratuitous on an opponent, before showing 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 on the beach of Panama City, Florida. We see an makeshift arena set up on the beach with a ring and bleachers set up all around, including lighting. Pyro shoots out from behind the entrance set as the crowd cheers. Cameras from drones circle above the arena, showing the many fans who are around the ring, and many others partying around on the beach.

 

Sharper: “We are live from Spring Break! Breakdown comes to you from Panama City Beach, Florida for the final stop before Retribution!”

 

We cut to closer shots of fans, many of whom are enjoying the vibes on the beach. Several fans are shown posing, including holding up their plastic beer cups, while we see college students and wrestling fans alike all over the beach. We then cut to the announce position set up next to the entrance.

 

Sharper: “Adam Sharper here with Devon Kayl and…Jonathan Knots is here. Where the hell is he?”

 

Kayl: “You saw him too?”

 

Knots: “Over here assholes!”

 

We then cut to see Jonathan Knots on a divan in the middle of the crowd. We see him leaning on it, wearing sunglasses, his shirt open, wearing a bathing suit and clearly in his element.

 

Knots: “I figured we needed to have a little more edge. Sharper, the last time you celebrated spring break, you had to be on rations due to the war and Devon, with your little Kayl TV, probably banned from all the cool clubs. But I’ll be here, offering my insight. And tonight, we watch A/C Unit ride one last time. Cid Turner, Asher Hayes…and Hayes, he’s gonna have some fun…against La Pequena Luz and Amelia Nevado…can Nevado get out of her own way? How’s that?”

 

Sharper: “Thank you Jon. Not only that. We’ll see the European Fiery Nation face a team that I never thought I’d announce – Deanna Frost, Kimberly Williams, and SCW World Champion, Syren! After last week, this could be a wild one.”

 

Kayl: “And we’ll also see the TV Title on the line later and so much more. A couple of debuts even too!”

 

Knots: “People with taste, Kayl!”

 

The opening rifts to ‘You know my name’ kicks in over the PA system. The crowd roars as we then see Shaun Cruze saunter out from the back, wearing shorts, sandals, and a buttoned shirt. He looks around the makeshift arena before starting to head to the ring.

 

Knots: “Boooo! BOOOOO! Here comes the most overrated ingrate!”

 

Sharper: “Tells you now what the CEO of this company thinks. Knots has his marching orders.”

 

Kayl: “Shaun Cruze attacked last week. Gavin Taylor low-blowing him and then Polly Playtime and the European Fiery Nation all went to town. Syren, Deanna Frost, and shocking Kimberly Williams all ran out to help him.”

 

Knots: “All showing horrible judgment!”

 

Shaun Cruze walks down to the ring and then steps up the steel steps. He then steps into the ring and walks across the ring. He goes over and asks for a microphone. Jason Phillips hands him a microphone and Cruze takes it. He then walks over to the middle of the ring. The music fades out as Cruze looks around the ring.

 

Cruze: “You know, I’m not t hat far removed from Hollywood. And while I’ve had to deal with some seedy characters, I’ve also had to deal with the egos and the people who wanted to rub elbows with whatever perceived greatness they admired. And I never thought I’d see that blatantly here.”

 

Cruze shakes his head.

 

Cruze: “I came back late last year simply because I wanted to return. To test myself against the current crop of stars. To see if I still had it as I didn’t care for staying at home. I said I’d come to compete and I’ve held up my end. I didn’t come here for special treatment. I didn’t come here for bodyguards who felt they needed to also protect me from job. I didn’t come here to be in the midst of a political game. But here we are….”

 

Cruze looks around.

 

Cruze: “And I didn’t come here to get hoofed between the legs because our apparent number one contender realized he couldn’t keep me down!”

 

Cruze scoffs a bit.

 

Cruze: “Never mind that I don’t really think we need to Make America Gavin Again. One of the last things we need and we definitely don’t need a self-absorbed gnat like him as World Champion. But that’s wrestling. Sometimes people take shortcuts…but then I was jumped….by European Fiery Nation….and by Polly Playtime and I think I’ve gotten the hint.”

 

Cruze looks out at the crowd.

 

Cruze: “We could have just shook hands and moved on, but then you had to take someone who has no problem with the handouts, the extra attention, and wants to take the shortcut and they had to jump me too, attacking me, and it all is starting to come together. And to think there could have been some business opportunities with you. Nonetheless, here I am. Well, Polly, I hope that you get what you deserve when Deanna Frost humbles you again!”

 

Cruze looks at the camera.

 

Cruze: “Because Deanna Frost…she at least stands for something. She stood tall in the Shot of Adrenaline. She’s come into her own. And she’s someone I am glad backed up what she’s said by being one of the first people to step up and help me. And Deanna, thank you! Simply…thank you. Thank you for standing for what you do. And standing up to whatever we’re getting from some people around here.”

 

The chords of "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena. The crowd roars as we then see Deanna Frost walking out from the back, holding her SCW Adrenaline Championship. She looks at the ring and then starts to walk down to the ring. Deanna Frost makes her way to the steps and walks up them.

 

Sharper: “Deanna Frost joining us as Shaun Cruze sharing his thoughts on Gavin, on Polly, and on Frank Delatosso.”

 

Kayl: “A bit more veiled than I’d make them, but clearly Shaun learned some tricks when he was an executive in Hollywood.”

 

Knots: “Booooooooooo!”

 

Deanna Frost enters the ring and walks over to Shaun. He extends his hand. Deanna quickly takes it and shakes it. She then says something to Shaun. Shaun extends the microphone to her. Deanna thanks him and takes the microphone. Deanna nods to Shaun.

 

Deanna: “No, Shaun. No need to thank me. I…I just know one way of doing this. I do this to compete. Just like you. I do this to try and bring smiles to people’s faces. I try to stand and do the right thing…even if that can be hard at times. And even if I don’t always get it perfect.”

 

Cruze smirks and can be seen mouthing “Don’t I know it.”

 

Deanna: “Unfortunately, Shaun, you came back at a time where some people again feel the best way to get ahead is to take the shortcuts. They’ve banged their heads against that proverbial glass ceiling. And instead of keeping on fighting, they’ve given up and now…they cheapen what we stand for. What we value. And what we know we can do.”

 

Cruze nods.

 

???: “How about you just shut up and fight.”

 

The crowd boos as we see Polly Playtime walking out from the back in a black pantsuit. She takes a few steps out from the back.

 

Polly: “How about if you’re going to sit there and just take shots, you can at least do it to my face. Just tell me I suck and let’s get it over. Then again, Shaun, you sucked as commissioner, and Deanna…the fact is that whenever you retire, we’re going to just keep thinking about Selena who is better than you in every way. Just because I’m sick and tired of the bullshit that CHBK proclaims when we know I deserve better…”

 

Polly then laughs.

 

Polly: “Oh…and Shaun…I’m no one’s tool. I just wanted to jump you because I just don’t like you!”

 

???: “And how DARE they besmirch the good name of the best Gavin, the only Gavin. The one that matters. Slimy Shaun….Dumb Deanna….”

 

Gavin Taylor then walks out from the back, microphone in his hand. His All-Star Secret Service stand with him and flank him on both sides. Deanna rolls her eyes.

 

Polly: “Gavin-“

 

Gavin: “Now, hold on Polly. I can get behind what you’re saying. In fact, I think you deserve more. Much more. Awards, plaques, championships, photo shoots, game shows, a hot husband…or a hot wife if that’s what you’d prefer. How about both! And people who understand you. The best people. The most best people. You know how many people I have. I have a lot of people.

 

Deanna: “Focus Gavin. You’re already starting to ramble.”

 

Gavin: “I don’t ramble Dumb Deanna. You just can’t understand my greatness. And I just came out here to both endorse Polly Playtime as someone who represents what we should be proud of. The resilience. The glory. The most best of all of America. While the two of you, Slimy Shaun, Dumb Deanna…never mind Krazy Kim and Zany Zoe….oh….it’s all going to start crashing down. Polly, do you want to stop the steal?”

 

Polly stops for a moment. She then looks at the ring and then back.

 

Polly: “If by that you mean whatever Aloof Alex is pulling-“

 

Gavin: “Thank you! You’re a smart woman. Not someone suffering from GDS. Someone with integrity. Just like Fantastic Frank!”

 

Knots: “Damn right!”

 

Gavin: “And I hope you’re able to take down Dumb Deanna…after the European Fiery Nation. My good friends. Great friend. I talked to them this morning. They’re ready to do what needs to be done to make a Big Beautiful victory against Dumb Deanna, Zany Zoe, and Krazy Kim…and Shaun…Slimy Shaun. Just watch and realize you made a big mistake last week.”

 

“Groupie” then starts to play and the crowd erupts. Gavin turns and looks around before backing up as Polly turns and glares at Syren as she walks out. Gavin backs along the smaller stage as Karl and Jack Barker, his All-Star Secret Service, stand in front of him protecting him. Syren walks out, microphone in hand. She turns to Gavin.

 

Syren: “You really don’t know when to shut up.”

 

Gavin: “Free speech! This is a travesty-“

 

Syren: “Fine, then you can listen to my free speech. You can make whatever claim you want. But I stand here alone. Stand here without my manager and wife, and before you call a fix, I’ve had to accept it. There’s no special treatment here. There’s just someone who is coming out here, pissed off, because I was give a cut over my head, your buddy trying to concuss me, and all so you have an easier path to something I put a LOT of stake in…this…the SCW World Championship.”

 

Syren taps the SCW World Title that’s over her shoulder.

 

Syren: “And at Retribution, you and I will face and this time, you’ll need to do it without Cid Turner taking a cheap shot, and I’ll be watching your little group to make sure, because trust me, I would hate to be the champion that failed to keep you away from this title when you’ve lost the plot for months. Come Retribution, you can take your nicknames, and Goofy Gavin….you’ll only have to be TOTALLY JEALOUS when I beat you. Just like Deanna, Kim and I will find our way to work together to put down the EFN and send a clear message to you….you….”

 

Syren points to Polly.

 

Syren: “And anyone who supports you that we will not just fall into line because someone doesn’t like a few things!”

 

Polly: “Well, Syren…you will be losing that title soon enough-“

 

Deanna: “Polly…keep your eyes over here .You’ve got me. Not her and trust me, when I’m done with you at Retribution, you won’t be thinking of the World Title anytime soon-“

 

Suddenly, we cut backstage as we see Selena Frost storm out of the office trailer of CHBK. She reaches out and grabs Jessica Winters.

 

Selena: “Over here…come on!”

 

Selena turns and looks at the camera. Deanna looks confused in the ring as does everyone else, the scene playing out on the smaller bigger screens that flank the makeshift entrance.

 

Jessica: “Selena, you just asked me to be here-“

 

Selena: “Fine, I’ll handle it. Get out of here.”

 

Selena shoves Jessica Winters out of the shot. Deanna looks in the ring, shaking her head.

 

Selena: “Sorry to interrupt. But there’s been a change of plans. At Retribution, Syren, you’re defending your World Championship against ME. So Gavin…get in line. The Title is coming home!”

 

Selena turns and storms off.

 

Jessica: “Wait? What…how?”

 

Jessica Winters turns and looks into the office of CHBK as Selena ignores Jessica and continues to walk off. The crowd boos as Jessica Winters looks around before heading into CHBK’s trailer of CHBK. On his desk is a crumpled-up paper. We see the SCW logo at the top. We then cut to the ring to see Deanna Frost looking on and she then turns and drops down to the floor. Polly turns back and smirks as Deanna turns and storms to the back, pushing past Polly. Polly turns and reaches out and grabs Deanna. Deanna turns and clocks Polly as Polly falls back. Deanna runs to the back as Gavin starts talking to his Secret Service. Cruze shakes his head as Syren looks at him and then heads to the back.

 

Sharper: “What….Selena Frost…what did she do?”

 

Kayl: “Whatever she did, Deanna I think may have pieced some of it together. But…what?”

 

Sharper: “Even Gavin is shocked. Syren is shocked. But did CHBK see it? Selena claiming she’s jumping in front of the line. How?”

 

Kayl: “Look. Jessica’s still snopping.”

 

We cut back to the office to see Jessica Winters moving the crumpled paper over and seeing what looks to be a cover letter. We then hear some voices and Jessica motions to the cameraperson to leave. The two quickly leave the office trailer as Breakdown cuts to commercial.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

BEFORE THE SHOW:

A still backstage is shown.

 

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. A shocking start. We were going to announce a partnership and that’s what you’re about to see here, but CHBK may be thinking about others things here.”

 

The camera opens on the management trailer on the beach for this weeks Breakdown, and it swings open showing Tamika Strader and CHBK, shaking hands as she walks out of said trailer. 

 

Tamika Strader: “This is a great decision on the part of Supreme Championship Wrestling! Your costs are going to fall exponentially, and that means more profits for the owner, and more money to spread around to management and the roster!”

 

CHBK: “We’ll give it a trial run like we said, and we’ll see where it goes! Thank you, Ms. Strader.”

 

Tamika Strader: “You can call me Meeks, just don’t call me late!”

 

Tamika and her terrible jokes. She turns and sees the camera, and looks back at CHBK who motions for her to go ahead. 

 

Tamika Strader: “It is my distinct pleasure to introduce SCW to the newly developed Strader Powered Energy Box developed by the family company Strader Inc!”

 

Tamika reaches behind her back and pulls out a box that looks disturbingly like the Lament Configuration box from Hellraiser. 

 

Tamika Strader: “This fabulous device is the centre piece of a machine no bigger than a generator that can power entire arenas, powers pyrotechnics and can replace the gunpowder in them! SCW is officially the first wrestling promotion to become self-sufficient!”

 

Tamika smiles widely and looks over to see young men walking by and looks back over with a wink.

 

Tamika Strader: “Now if you’ll excuse me, everyone’s favourite Auntie has to go introduce herself to some… people.”

 

Tamika waves bye and disappears off screen, the camera looking at the power behind the box. The BREAKDOWN logo comes up on the screen.

 

Breakdown returns as we see Jessica Winters standing outside of the trailer which holds CHBK’s office.

 

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Jessica Winters here and I’m outside of the trailer that CHBK is using as his office here while we’re in these unique settings. And as you stated Adam, we had planned to highlight this new technology offered by the Cowgirls from Hell to augment our production, but Selena Frost’s actions have turned everything on its head. Just during the break, CHBK arrived, joined by Lucas Knight and Dean Black. We’re told that there are some discussions happening. I tried to get some word, but was told more information would be shared when they have it.”

 

Winters pauses.

 

Winters: “What I can say is what I saw. There was a crumpled up SCW contract on the table and there was a cover letter that related to it, but I wasn’t able to confirm its contents. But this is now a new story here tonight on Breakdown. What was supposed to be a fun night has turned into a night with some notable stakes.”

 

Winters nods.

 

Winters: “Back to ringside.”

 

Sharper: “Thank you Jessica. A shocking start here as things were starting to get heated. But now, Selena Frost making an announcement that has stunned us.”

 

Kayl: “Stunned CHBK more. Hey, Knots. You got something to say about it. I thought your boss was on board with Gavin getting his shot based off last week.”

 

Knots says nothing, instead, clearly talking to some women enjoying Spring Break.

 

Sharper: “Knots keeping his eye on the ball.”

 

Kayl: “Well….nah, I won’t touch that.”

 

Clyde Sutter vs. Colleen MacDonald

SCW Television Championship

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the SCW Television Championship!”

The lights in the arena go out as the opening chords of “Unforgiven” by Metallica begins to play. As the song picks up its pace a spotlight shines at the top of the ramp and we see “The Assassin” Clyde Sutter standing there with a sinister grin on his face. He is joined by the beautiful Melinda Braddock. After a few moments of soaking in the crowd reaction, which he seems to enjoy despite their booing, Sutter and Melinda begin to make their slow walk down the ramp. The spotlight follows the sinister sociopath as he approaches the ring.

Phillips: “Introducing first, the challenger, being accompanied to the ring by Melinda Braddock, currently residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, he is The Assassin... Clyde Sutter!”

They reach the ring area and Melinda kisses him on his cheek. Sutter then foregoes the steel steps as he leaps up from the floor to the ring apron. With the spotlight remaining only on Sutter as one of the few lights in the arena at the moment, Sutter enters the ring and then stands in the center. The sound of Metallica dies down and the lights come back on.

Sharper: “Clyde Sutter looking to get everything back on track not just for himself, but for The Vision as a whole.”

Kayl: “He's a former Television Champion in his own right, so claiming that title again from Colleen would certainly be a big step in the right direction.”

Knots: “I'd certainly drink to that! Also just realized this crowd scene needs one of those guys walking around selling cups of beer like they do at other sporting events. Where's the booze?”

Knots's antics start a small “Where's the booze?” chant from the section of the crowd he's enjoying himself in, earning an audible sigh from Sharper. Suddenly, a coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling. But before “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched can even begin, Colleen steps out onto the stage from the backstage area, wearing her normal all-black ring gear and having the SCW Television Title belt around her waist. Colleen does a cutthroat signal. The music turns off as she stands still and waits until the beginning of “How Far I’ll Go” by Auli’i Cravalho begins to play. Colleen nods once before beginning to slowly head down the entrance ramp. The crowd does keep their eyes on her as she looks straight down at the ring.

Phillips: “His opponent, from Orderville, Utah, she is the SCW Television Champion... Colleen MacDonald!”

She keeps going until she arrives down at the ring. Not quickening her pace, she steps up the steel ring steps and climbs over the top rope to get into the ring. Once inside she does look around the arena. She simply approves of her surroundings before she turns to the business at hand, removing the title from around her waist and handing it to referee Steve Hollinsworth to hold up as she begins warming up before the bell rings. The Television Title logo flashes across the screen.

Sharper: “Colleen winning the Television Title back on night two of Fatal Fortunes and she's had a pretty solid run with the belt so far.”

Kayl: “Two months with that belt is pretty good considering how often you're expected to defend it, but tonight may be-”

Knots: “Not 'may be' Devon, WILL be her toughest test to date, and it's one she's going to fail! Are you going to argue with fate?”

Kayl: “Considering it hasn't been doing Clyde any favors like you think it has...”

Steve Hollinsworth signals for the bell as Colleen and Clyde both take a step out of their corners, with Clyde smirking and motioning for Colleen to bring it on. Colleen’s in no hurry, though, as she circles Clyde, looking for an opening as he just watches her.

Sutter: “What’s the matter? I thought your fate was to get Polly back on the right track, and you’re hesitating?”

That comment seems to be the spark as Colleen immediately rushes Clyde, hammering away on him with right hands and backing him against the ropes. She irish whips him across the ring and tries to shoulder check him on the rebound, but Clyde just stands firm. He drills her with a right hand of his own before irish whipping her now, catching her with his own shoulder check on the rebound, but Colleen throws a little more of her body weight into it and causes another stalemate. The two of them start a heated exchange of words the camera doesn’t quite pick up over the raucous crowd before Clyde shoves Colleen. She ends up using this bit of momentum to run off the ropes one more time, but Clyde goes to cut her off with a big boot. Colleen, however, slides underneath and runs off the ropes behind him, and just as Clyde turns around, Colleen throws all of her weight behind a huge jumping clothesline that takes Clyde down!

Sharper: “Colleen throwing everything she had into that clothesline to get Clyde off his feet and gain the upper hand here in the early-going.”

Kayl: “We saw Clyde do this with Amelia Nevado not that long ago, using her frustrations regarding someone close to her to get into her head, and what Polly’s doing has been a very sore subject for her-”

Knots: “Polly’s doing just fine, thank you very much! Colleen should be worrying about Sutter and her fated defeat here in a few minutes!”

Colleen starts stomping away on Clyde as he rolls towards the ropes, and once he’s under the bottom rope Melinda points at Colleen and demands that Hollinsworth back her up. The referee does so, only because it’s his job, but as Colleen gives Clyde space, she does point at Melinda to let her know she’s watching her. Melinda just says something to Clyde as he gets back to his feet, but Colleen steps past Hollinsworth and boots Clyde in the gut before clubbing away at his back. She irish whips him across the ring before bouncing off the ropes, looking to throw all of her weight into a running crossbody, but her eyes go wide as Clyde manages to catch her! Melinda can be heard cheering out on the floor as Clyde takes a moment to adjust his grip before he hurls Colleen across the ring with a fallway slam! Colleen ends up rolling out to the floor under the bottom rope as Clyde sits up, dusting off his hands.

Sharper: “Clyde catching Colleen off that crossbody attempt and just tossing her across the ring-”

Knots: “Like this beach ball! Hey, send it my way!”

Kayl: “We know Colleen’s very good at throwing her own weight around, but rarely has she had to try and do that to somebody with Sutter’s size and strength.”

Kayl tries to keep his tone professional and unfazed even as the camera catches sight of a beach ball being volleyed around in the crowd around the area we know Knots is situated in. Meanwhile, Hollinsworth is starting to count Colleen out, but Clyde grabs his wrist and gives him a look that warns him not to before he climbs out of the ring as Colleen slowly pulls herself back to her feet using the railing. She turns around as Clyde lifts her up before twisting so he can throw her spine-first into the edge of the ring apron! Colleen cries out as Clyde shoves her back into the ring before crawling in after her, going for the cover.

1!

2!

Colleen gets a shoulder up! Clyde wastes little time in grabbing that arm and rolling Colleen over into a crossface! He cranks back on the hold, using his body as an obstacle planted firmly between Colleen and the ropes.

Sharper: “Clyde dishing out some extra damage out on the floor, and then going straight into the crossface when Colleen kicked out.”

Kayl: “I’ll give the man his due: it may not be as polished as a Braddock, but Clyde’s certainly got the gameplan on how to wear someone down laid out pretty thoroughly.”

Hollinsworth checks in with Colleen as Clyde keeps cranking on the crossface, but she refuses to submit. While Clyde may have her arm trapped and be blocking her efforts of just rolling into the ropes, she does manage to slowly start to angle herself until her leg is able to find the bottom rope, forcing Hollinsworth to call for a break.

1!

2!

3!

4!

Sutter lets go and uses the ropes to pull himself back to his feet before it aids his leverage as he stomps away at the back of Colleen’s head. As she tries to climb back to her feet, Clyde grabs her before lifting her up in a powerbomb position, looking towards the opposite corner of the ring. He starts running, perhaps thinking buckle bomb, but Colleen manages to jump off his shoulders and land behind him! As Clyde turns, Colleen rushes in and drives him into the corner with a huge spear, the look on Clyde’s face a clear visual tell that all the wind’s just been driven out of his lungs!

Sharper: “Colleen with a huge spear into the corner, using all of her weight to knock the air right out of him!”

Kayl: “That’s one way to shut him up!”

We can hear Knots trying to add some sort of response to the commentary, but it sounds a little distant and unintelligible, almost as if his headset got knocked or taken off. Colleen drives her shoulder into Clyde’s ribs a few more times in the corner, followed up by hard right hands that ultimately knock him down into a seated position. She takes a few steps back as Melinda grabs Clyde, shaking and warning him before Hollinsworth warns her to back off, and Colleen rushes in and connects with The Facewarmer! The fans are cheering her on as Colleen grabs Clyde by the hair and drags him out of the corner towards the center of the ring. She firmly says something down at Clyde as she positions him for The Collapser, but he reaches up and grabs her by the throat! Colleen’s eyes go wide as Clyde starts to pull himself up, glaring at Colleen before he presses her over his head and plants her with the Cruciform Slam! Clyde hooks the leg for the cover.

1!

2!

Colleen kicks out! The fans are on their feet as Clyde looks stunned and Melinda smacks the ring apron before accusing Hollinsworth of a slow count.

Sharper: “Sutter managing to weather Colleen’s onslaught and plant her, but the Cruciform Slam only scores him a two count!”

Kayl: “Clyde managing to power his way out of a dangerous spot and-”

Knots: “And now he’s going to end her title reign, just as fate intended, and Colleen can see that Polly’s decision was the right one all along!”

Clyde looks at Hollinsworth, almost daring him to say that was a two count, but the referee holds firm. Clyde just sneers as he grabs Colleen by the head and pulls her up to her knees.

Sutter: “You failed Polly, and now you’re going to fail yourself. That title is mine, just as fate decreed!”

Clyde cinches her before lifting her up in a powerbomb, perhaps looking for the Judge, Jury, & Execution, but his words have once again ticked Colleen off as she begins bombarding him with right hands, trying to potentially knock him off balance enough to turn this into a Collapser like she’s done several times in the past! Clyde, however, just tosses her behind him and stumbles forward, with Colleen landing on her feet before she runs off the ropes and spears Clyde with enough force that it sends both of them tumbling through the ropes and out to the floor! Colleen begins laying into Clyde as he returns fire, with Hollinsworth watching before he starts to count them both out. (1) Clyde starts getting back to his feet as he and Colleen keep trading blows. (2) Clyde tries to shove Colleen back into the steel steps, but she gets her foot up to stop herself. (3) She runs at Clyde as the two continue brawling. (4) Their brawling starts to make its way up the ramp towards the stage. (5) Melinda runs around the ring as the fight continues, trying to yell to Clyde and warn him about the count. (6) Clyde manages to grab Colleen by the throat and goes to throw her to the railing, but Collene blocks it and nails him with a hard right and then another. (7) Clyde Sutter staggers and Colleen steps up and Clyde hits a back elbow. (7) Clyde hears Melinda and turns to the ring, but Colleen grabs him and pulls him back down and throws him back first into the barricade. (8) Clyde falls and rolls over. Colleen nails him with a hard right. (9) She hears the count and turns and rolls in. Sutter pulls himself up and then lunges. (10) The bell sounds as Clyde then pulls Colleen to the floor. He turns and runs her over to the barricade and throws her over. Sutter storms over to the barricade and Colleen reaches up and Colleen stuns him with an elbow strike right on the side of the jaw! She grabs him by the hair and pulls him over the railing as well. The two of them continue their brawl through the crowd now, moving further away from the ring. The camera briefly cuts back to show Melinda holding her head in disbelief.

Colleen and Clyde continue brawling through the crowd, and we can even see Knots frantically moving out of the way as the fight starts getting a little too close to where he’s at.

Knots: “Security! Get over here! I know it’s Spring Break, but what does Frank pay you for if you aren’t doing your jobs!”

The brawl continues until we finally see several security members cutting through the crowd, some moving to keep the rowdy fans back as some of them look like they want to jump in on the brawl while others manage to pry Clyde and Colleen apart and do their best to restore order.

Sharper: “Well, Colleen will retain the Television Title because of this countout, but Clyde kind of cost himself by constantly pushing her buttons.”

Kayl: “Colleen’s got fire and she’s not afraid to use it when someone starts going somewhere they shouldn’t be going. Clyde pushed too hard, she saw red, and Clyde’s now leaving Spring Break empty-handed or is this another manipulation by him. We’ve seen that before!”

The camera keeps focusing on security struggling to maintain order as more of them arrive to start trying to herd Clyde and Colleen away. Two of them turn and watch Melinda carefully as she cuts through the crowd, but she ignores Colleen and heads straight for Clyde even as Colleen angrily demands if she’s got anything she wants to add, looking for any excuse to keep this fight going so she can shut Clyde up even if security refuses to allow it.

 

Backstage, we see Deanna Frost seated backstage on the steps to one of the trailers serving as the backstage area. We then see Kimberly Williams walk over to her.

 

Kim: “Deedee!”

 

Deanna: “Hi Kim…”

 

Kim: “Ready to reassemble the revengers….plus Syren. Can we just drown her in the ocean or something? Would we then get a new World Champion-“

 

Deanna: “The World Championship isn’t exactly what I want to think about right now.”

 

Kim pauses, realizing her faux pas.

 

Kim: “Look…I don’t know what happened there. But did Selena do something she wasn’t supposed to? Did she cross a line? Because I have no problem hiding a body for you if you need it.”

 

Deanna: “No…no…well, maybe. I don’t know. Maybe she’s just using her connections. But….no….I’m not going to start thinking that way.”

 

Kim: “I’ll do it. Trust me. I know a guy who-“

 

Deanna: “No, Kim…just…”

 

Deanna smacks her face a bit.

 

Deanna: “Gotta refocus.”

 

Just then, Shaun Cruze walks over and Kim immediately turns to him.

 

Cruze: “Deanna, Ki-“

 

Kim: “Screw off Shaun Cruiserweight.”

 

Cruze: “Look, Kim, I know we’ve had issues-“

 

Kim: “And I don’t feel like trying to trust you if you’ve changed. Given you’ve been running around with someone who keeps calling me a disgrace and slaps what Deanna did in the face just because he’s an asshole. Sorry, if I’m not buying the act just because you got low blowed and beaten up by Polly Pocket.”

 

Cruze: “Okay…I’ll back off. Sorry.”

 

Cruze turns and walks off.

 

Deanna: “You know he stood with us.”

 

Kim: “Trust me. One good deed doesn’t undo lots of bad ones. Same for Syren. It’s you and me tonight.”

 

Kim extends her fist. Deanna fist bumps it.

 

Kim: “And Betty White!”

 

Kim smiles. Deanna just looks at her.

 

Kim: “Okay, I’ll tell her to stay backstage.”

 

Deanna nods as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see David Striker, joined by Wil Pierce and Alex Belmont, backstage in the makeshift interview area joined by Jessica Winters.

 

Winters: “Welcome back to Breakdown! Jessica Winters backstage and I’m here with David Striker, along with the rest of the Shinigami Foundation. It’s been a while night. Given your recent issues with Gavin Taylor, I’m sure you have some thoughts.”

 

Striker: “Anything that keeps that moron away from the World Title, part of me can get behind. Then again, part of me was looking forward to the dumbass falling on his face and getting firmly booted from his hopes again.”

 

Winters: “Well, David, while we’re still waiting a resolution to what we’ve heard today, you will be busy yourself at Retribution. After the chaotic night that was two weeks ago when the Underground Championship was up for grabs, CHBK has moved forward and booked a huge fatal fourway match for the number one contendership for the SCW Underground Championship – all individuals who have hopes for that title – You, Kimberly Williams, Chris Lawler, and Oskar Theron. And you have history with both of them.”

 

Striker: “That’s putting it mildly. Chris Lawler needs to get the hint and maybe finally hang up the boots. Yeah, he got his title. Whoop-di-doo. But the fact is that there’s no heart there. He’s just someone who can act all tough but when he’s gone to war with any of us, he’s fallen short. And as for Oskar Theron…the EFN was proven that they are a step behind us. But Oskar Theron was enough of a gnat and given that they still want their shots, well, Oskar…come bring all of the training you have. All of the desire to make European wrestling stand out. And in London, England, I’ll teach you what fighting in the Underground REALLY is about. I look forward to this. Because it was fun to cut loose two weeks ago. I even got run over by a damn car. But I’m up, a bit bruised, a bit sore, but ready for more. And if people are thinking about getting rid of the Underground Title…A time synonymous with two people I respect quite a lot. Well….Kim, you don’t need to worry. I’ll step up and make sure that the highest brass in SCW can’t ignore what WE do! And Kim…I expect us to have some fun!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Phillips: “Thank you David. Back to the arena.”

 

We then cut to show Adam Sharper and Devon Kayl at the announce position.

 

Sharper: “That could be a sleeper match. Four hungry individuals all looking to do some damage.”

 

Kayl: “Add the history between the four, that could be a violent affair.”

 

Sharper: “Meanwhile, we’re dealing with the shocking news that Selena Frost has somehow managed to maybe finagle a title match at Retribution. But we have plenty of questions and well, one man I’m sure has something to say. Destiny Page, let’s take to you. One man is going to have something to say about what we’ve been grappling with.”

 

We briefly cut to a shot of Scarlett Carsons standing against a wall, watching the crowd, just calmly peering over it. We see Destiny Page standing in the ring, wearing a sundress.

 

Page: “Thank you Adam. Please welcome at this time….one half of the SCW World Tag Team Champions, Xander Valentine!”

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

“Some are born to kill

Others are born to run

Some need to keep on takin'

Till you ain't got none”

 

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

 

“But baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise”

 

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

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

 

A quick salvo of pyros explodes behind the stage before Xander Valentine walks out from the back, holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship. He looks out at the crowd and throws his arm up. The crowd roars as Xander looks around before starting to make his way down the rampway and to the ring.

 

Sharper: “Well to clarify – this originally was scheduled for Xander and Selena to come out tonight. Selena has hidden herself somewhere.”

 

Kayl: “A power move? I don’t know. Then again, she’s been so focused on other things.”

 

Sharper: “She took issue with Xander going after the Underground Championship but let’s remember, thanks to Fatal Fortunes, Selena Frost has a title match against the Adrenaline Champion if she wants it.”

 

Knots: “Yeah, but then she’d have to face her ex-wife. She’d have to face Deanna. So guess who she is probably cheering for at Retribution! Her good buddy, Polly! How about that!”

 

Suffocate me until I am blue

To preserve my bad worldview

Paranoid, All Eyes On Me

Rumours circle, vultures feed

 

Baby, I wasn't built to die

Lay down and be crucified

Nah, no matter how hard they try

To push me down

Still I rise

 

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

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

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

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

 

Xander leaps up onto the apron in a single bound. Xander climbs up over the top rope and marches straight to the far side of the ring. He throws his arms up again, getting a massive pop. He goes to the opposite side and repeats to garner the same response. He then turns and walks over to Destiny Page as Page turns to him. The music fades out.

 

Page: “Xander….thank you for joining me. I know this was originally scheduled to be a joint interview with both you and Selena. Selena, we are still trying to find in the sea of trailers backstage-“

 

Xander stops Destiny.

 

Xander: “Destiny…although she won’t be here with me, the reality is that she is going to loom large in this. The stunt she pulled to start off Breakdown…and that’s what it was…if my gut tells me anything, all the more reason she needs me here to stop her from ruining everything.”

 

Page: “Can you clarify what you mean by that, Xander? You’ve said a number of times that you’ve saved her and are saving her? There have been a few moments you’ve caught her or saved her from a rough landing in a match, but that’s also what’s almost expected. It’s tag wrestling!”

 

Xander: “It is, but it’s more than that. Selena is spiralling. As much as her and I have had some wars and there is little love lost, I could always at least trust, at her core, no matter what I personally felt of her, she was one of the greatest competitors in SCW. That’s why respect mattered so much. But since last fall, she’s gotten more erratic. She’s taking more unnecessary risk. Two weeks ago, she threw a match. And tonight…I fear she’s risking more. And why? Because I took advantage of an opportunity. One she also had.”

 

Page: “The Underground Championship?”

 

Xander: “Exactly. Then again, she has a shot against Deanna Frost. Her ex-wife. The Adrenaline Champion. And she could’ve forced Polly out. Or waited and taken that shot. I can respect that. But I don’t know how she got this title match. But something stinks.”

 

Page: “And if it’s for Retribution….this puts the Tag Team Championship defense, where you and Selena are to defend against the Glimmer Sisters-“

 

The crowd erupts. Xander looks around.

 

Page: “Fan favourites here at Spring Break.”

 

The crowd roars again.

 

Page: “But do you think she’ll just forfeit the World Tag Team Championship to get the World Title? We’ve not even heard her after the Glimmers made their challenge last week.”

 

Xander looks down and takes a deep breath.

 

Xander: “I don’t-“

 

???: “Oh who cares? We all know everyone here would love to see those titles back around our waists.”

 

??? (Second voice): “Maybe other things…and that includes everyone in SCW and our precious TV execs.”

 

Page looks around. Xander does too. We then cut to see Gina and Gia Glimmer, both wearing very tiny banana hammock style bikinis. We see several men around them, including some women. Gina (we assume) flirts with one as Gia (we also assume) starts to speak.

 

Gia: “While SCW would love us to care about Selena Frost as her mid-life crisis, the fact is that she is just showing she is the hypocrite so many claimed she was. She only cares about herself and if this was about respect, she could remove all doubt.”

 

Gina then leans over.

 

Gina: “Then again, she’s right now trying to get out of facing us. Little us. We don’t have much to hide. Then again, we tend to expose ourselves to the world.”

 

Gia turns, handing Gina the microphone. She then turns and bends over, revealing the bathing suit is barely covering much. The crowd roars. Gia then brings up some lotion and winks at a nearby woman. She comes over and Gia turns and hands her the lotion.

 

Gina: “The fact is that everyone would rather see us. Both in the ring, out of the ring, and with those Tag Team Championship.”

 

Xander: “That won’t be happening!”

 

Gina: “Are you then going to do what Selena wanted to do? What you fought against? Still only tag partner for you is Selena?”

 

Gia takes back the microphone.

 

Gia: “Just right there. Right on the back. Feel free to move the strap.”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Gia: “Are you going to be loyal to someone who wants to end your career? Where’s the focus on respect there?”

 

Xander: “That I will not let her ruin what is left of her reputation.”

 

Gina now has the microphone again as we cut back to the ring to show Xander.

 

Gina: “What reputation? She is hated by everyone. And come Retribution, no matter what she does, she’ll have a loss to the Glimmer Sisters on her record and we will never let her forget it. Just like we won’t let you either. And you both will be forced to respect us. While everyone else will have to see what we do next.”

 

At this point, Gia then drops down to the beach, lying on a towel, and then slides off the straps of her top. The crowd roars.

 

Gia: “Just get right there…”

 

The woman continues to rub lotion on Gia’s back.

 

Gia: “And we’ll even do what you two couldn’t. Destiny!”

 

Gina smiles as she then reveals a Victoria’s Secret bag.

 

Destiny looks over.

 

Gina: “We know what you’re working with. You want to be recognized wherever you go, we can do more wonders for you in five minutes tonight than those boys can in Hollywood. And that’s before we beat them, unlike Selena and Xander.”

 

Destiny looks around flustered, but Xander takes the microphone.

 

Gia: “Come on…make Wendell jealous. And then see your options!”

 

Destiny looks around as the crowd roars, but Xander cuts them off.

 

Xander: “Have all the fun you want. At Retribution, one way or another, these World Tag Team Championship belts will stay with us. You want respect. You will have to BEAT us. But that won’t happen. One way or another….and CHBK….give them their stipulation. Selena and I will beat them-“

 

The crowd then roars as we see Selena Frost then running through the people that have gathered around the Glimmers. She knocks a few over before knocking one into Gina. Gina falls over as Gia turns and Selena grabs her and pulls the towel away. The crowd roars as Gia rolls over. The screen cuts to black suddenly as we hear more roars.

 

Knots: “Holy crap! Oh! OH!”

 

Sharper: “Selena Frost! Where the hell did she come from?”

 

Kayl: “She’s snapped again!”

 

Sharper: “Not going to let the Glimmers say what they want. And Xander…Xander now heading over. But is it to help Selena against the Glimmers or from herself?”

 

Kayl: “And we’ll be back with video shortly. We really can’t show this! Not at this hour.”

 

Sharper: “This is why SCW has been told to keep the Glimmers on only after 10 p.m.”

 

We cut to see Xander moving through the crowd. Selena is then shown grabbing Gina and Gina nails her with a couple of shots. Gia, without any hesitation, comes over, and nails Selena and throws her down, leading to a quick cut away to Xander moving through the crowd. We then cut to see Xander moving to the area. Selena then gets up.

 

Selena: “You’re going to get nothing over. Over my dead body!”

 

Gina smirks as Gia is shown placing the towel around her, covering her. Gina turns and smirks at her sister as Gia turns to Selena who runs to lunge at her, but Xander catches her and pulls her away. He carries her off several yards into the beach and puts her down before snapping at her.

 

Xander: “What the hell is your problem?”

 

Selena: “I’ll drop you too. Those wastes of space proved they were beneath us before. They’ll be back in their favourite position when I’m done with them. On their back.”

 

Xander: “When you’re going for the World Title-“

 

Selena: “And you the Underground?”

 

The two just glare at one another as we then see Gia come up behind Xander and squirt the bottle of lotion into the face of Selena. Selena turns away, yelling out in pain and annoyance.

 

Sharper: “Lotion to the eyes! The Glimmers blinding Selena!”

 

Kayl: “And a shot to Xander!”

 

Xander turns as we see Gina Glimmer taking the microphone and catching him in the jaw. Xander staggers back and loses his footing in the sand. Gina and Gia then step back as Selena gets up and lunges at them, rubbing her eyes and throwing the lotion down. She looks at them, annoyed as security gets between Selena and the Glimmers. We then see SCW agent Hiro Tanaka tells the Glimmers to leave.

 

Tanaka: “You have a match. Go get ready!”

 

Gia and Gina turn and head off as Xander gets up. Hiro turns and looks at him. Xander waves him off and turns to Selena. Selena pulls away and storms off. She rubs more of the lotion off and throws it down annoyed as we cut away.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still for Light in the Darkness vs. A/C Unit.

 

Sharper: “Folks, after that, we have plenty more action tonight and next. A/C Unit in action. It’s final ride as a team. They face Light in the Darkness, next!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

We return to Breakdown as we see Gina and Gia Glimmer off at one end in the area filmed, between two of the trailers. Selena Frost is being held back by officials as she has a towel, wiping off the lotion from her face. Xander Valentine has entered and is trying to help Selena back too.

 

Gia (we assume): “Don’t worry. We’re helping with your fair skin!”

 

Gina (we also assume): “Only think fair about you. Then again, what’s all that about respect? Huh?!”

 

Selena: “The two of you are a disgrace!”

 

CHBK then steps in.

 

CHBK: “Enough! Gina! Gia! You get some damn clothes on and get ready for your match.”

 

Gia and Gina smirk.

 

Gia: “Hey, this time, we’re not to blame. We were following the rules.”

 

Selena: “Yeah, tonnes of sunbathing out here at 9 p.m. Then again, you probably are that dumb!”

 

CHBK: “Selena! Enough!”

 

Selena: “Don’t dare lecture me about anything when they’re the bad influence-“

 

CHBK: “Get the Glimmers out of here and you…enough of this.”

 

Lucas Knight starts to walk over to the Glimmers as they walk off, giving the camera a good view of their thongs. Gina glances back, smirking just to add to the display. The camera focuses back on Selena.

 

CHBK: “Xander….leave.”

 

Selena: “Yeah, screw off. Better yet, retire and never return.”

 

Xander: “I’m not going anywhere. We’re tag partners.”

 

CHBK looks at Xander and then Selena. Selena rolls her eyes.

 

Selena: “Not if I have my way.”

 

Xander: “You’ll have to then lose the titles at Retribution, legitimately. Unless you want to be viewed as the coward you know you will be.”

 

Selena flinches albeit briefly.

 

CHBK: “Xander. I need to talk to her.”

 

Xander: “I’m staying here. Because I know what it’s about and if it’s going to affect me and this match we have at Retribution….”

 

CHBK: “That match won’t be changing.”

 

Selena: “What? So now you’re openly going to show bias to me. World Championship trumps all. And money trumps even more. Selena against Syren, and me destroying her…that’s an open cheque-“

 

CHBK: “Maybe. But it will have to wait. If the contract is legitimate-“

 

Selena: “It is.”

 

CHBK looks at Selena and pauses. Xander then looks down, almost realizing something is off.

 

CHBK: “I know.”

 

Selena: “So what’s the problem?”

 

CHBK: “I need someone to confirm something. A cover letter was attached.”

 

Selena: “It was signed….”

 

CHBK: “Does she know?”

 

Selena: “It’s signed.”

 

CHBK: “That doesn’t answer my question.”

 

Selena: “What are you accusing me of?”

 

CHBK: “Exactly what it sounds like. So I’m giving you tonight. Make it right. She can tell me.”

 

Selena: “There’s nothing to make right. Honour the contract or I’ll escalate my way. And if you need me to destroy the Glimmers, fine.”

 

Selena turns and Xander steps forward. Selena pushes away and storms off. Xander looks at CHBK and CHBK looks at him as we cut away.

 

Kayl: “What was that about?”

 

Knots: “BS. Selena Frost…Frost deserves better!”

 

Sharper: “Which one…is that the she? Did she….wait…no….”

 

Kayl: “If she did?”

 

A/C Unit vs. The Light in the Darkness

 

All of a sudden, the lights go out, prompting a surprised pop from the fans. “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks begins to play, the LED screens flickering to life to show a large wisteria tree in front of a starry night sky with a beautiful moon, the stars seeming like they’re slowly shifting and dancing around as petals from the tree fall and gracefully glide through the sky. One spotlight comes to life on the left side of the stage from the camera’s perspective, revealing Amelia Nevado standing underneath it, eyes focused on the ring and a small smile on her lips as her hands are folded in front of her, giving her the look of a proper young lady. A second spotlight comes to life on the right side of the stage, revealing La Pequeña Luz, wearing her SCW United States Championship belt, standing underneath it with the kind of grin that could light up a room all on its own as she motions with her hands for the fans to get pumped up, which they immediately proceed to do. The two slowly turn their attention to one another and begin closing the distance, their spotlights following them as they stop within arm’s reach of one another, where Amelia extends her hand and Luz takes it before they pull their bodies close, the spotlights merging into one piercing through the darkness.

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a thirty minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, they are the team of Amelia Nevado, and the SCW United States Champion, La Pequena Luz, they are the Light in the Darkness!”

 

When the song goes into the chorus, the two ladies begin to literally waltz their way down to the ring, fast and fluid to keep pace with the song as the spotlight follows their every move, leaving fans mesmerized by their synergy. As the chorus reaches its end and the two find themselves at the bottom of the ramp, they push away from one another as far as their arms will allow without letting go before quickly pointing to the LED screens with their free hands, where the night scene is immediately engulfed in white before transitioning to a video package of the two ladies in action, both together and individually. Slowly, the two release one another, the single spotlight splitting in two again as Amelia makes her way up the steps to walk across the apron on one side, wiping her feet before stepping through the ropes. Luz, meanwhile, hops up onto the apron right in front of her and grabs the top rope before vaulting herself into a somersault into the ring, landing on her feet. She moves to the center of the ring and drops to her knees, cupping her hands together in front of her while Amelia stands right behind her, hands folded before her once again. As Luz lifts her cupped hands upward, the arena lights slowly begin to come back on as Amelia takes her hands and pulls her to her feet, spinning her around one final time into a tight embrace and a soft kiss before the two move to their corner to prepare for battle, with both girls shedding their robes and Amelia also removing her mask.

 

Sharper: “A/C Unit asked for this match. Made the challenge. CHBK signed up and tonight, the last time A/C Unit enters this ring and they take on the team that defined the tag division in SCW for years.”

 

Kayl: “But is this the best time for it. Amelia has been struggling with her confidence. Luz is focused on the US Championship.”

 

Sharper: “But a win here, and especially by Amelia, could be huge. Again, they have a Tag Team Championship shot too.”

 

Knots: “Maybe Amelia just needs to start thinking about listening to some new voices.”

 

The lights suddenly go out in the arena. A few seconds of dark silence are followed by the opening synth of “Out in the Cold” by Judas Priest chiming throughout the arena. Some dark blue lights come on near the entrance ramp, lighting up the stage and arena with an eerie bluish hue as dry ice begins to spread across the stage. Several seconds pass and right as the sound of a snare echoes throughout the arena, a giant white metal container slowly rises up through an elevated platform to the left of the stage with two words plastered upon it.

 

A/C UNIT

 

The guitars kick in and Asher Hayes busts out through one side of the container with the Underground Championship around his waist, clad in his signature long leather jacket and sunglasses with a cloud of frozen mist following him out of the container. He's quickly followed by Cid Turner, who busts out of the opposite side of the container looking hyped up even though he has for some reason not worn a shirt or jacket while being in an ice box. The crowd roars as they both make their way towards the center stage, both shivering due to being in a giant ice box for almost two minutes. Once A/C Unit is properly warmed up, they make their way down towards the ring through the dry ice.

 

Phillips: “Their opponents, they are the team of the SCW Underground Champion, Asher Hayes, and Cid Turner, they are A/C Unit!”

 

The duo reaches the bottom of the ramp. Asher and Cid go up on steel steps on the opposite sides of each other and climb the turnbuckles. They point dramatically at each other from across the ring in perfect unison, both breathing heavily as the chorus of the song plays, some of the audience singing along.

 

“I'm out in the cold

Out in the cold

Hear me calling

Cold

Out in the cold

Please rescue me”

 

They both hop down to the apron and step in the ring. Asher leans over the top rope and tosses his sunglasses into the crowd. He takes his jacket off and puts it in the corner, along with the Underground Championship. Cid takes a deep breath, staring out at the cheering crowd. Asher goes over to talk with him. They share words before exchanging a quick fist bump and going to their corner as their music fades.

 

Sharper: “Cid Turner and Asher Hayes, one more match, here on Breakdown. At Retribution, the two friends will go at it one more time and Cid Turner will have his final match.”

 

Knots: “Can his body handle it? Back to back that fast?”

 

Sharper: “We’ll find out. Cid Turner agreeing to it. Asher Hayes pitching it to him while he was trying to win the Underground Title.”

 

Kayl: “He was holding it at the time. Locked himself in the bathroom. He lost it shortly after but fought back and got it back.”

 

The bell sounds as the crowd roars. Luz and Amelia go to talk, but Amelia steps up as Asher Hayes is talking to Cid and Amelia grabs Asher and pulls him back and drills him with a European uppercut. Asher falls over and gets back up and Amelia hits another one. He falls to the ropes as Cid and Luz exit. Asher falls to the ropes. Amelia nails him with a hard right and then another and another and another.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Amelia then grabs Asher and hits a snap arm drag. Asher rolls through and scrambles up to his feet and goes to the corner. Amelia heads over and shoulders him in the ribs before getting up and popping him again with a European uppercut. Asher staggers out.

 

Sharper: “Amelia Nevado all over Asher Hayes here. Just cracking him with those shots.”

 

Knots: “Just brawling with him too. Striking here. No holds. I like this!”

 

Hayes falls to a knee and gets back up and Amelia runs at him and clotheslines him down. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Asher kicks out. He rolls over and moves to the ropes. Amelia grabs him and pulls him up, but Asher grabs her tights and pulls her onto the apron. Amelia starts to get up and Asher gets to his feet and then hits a running clothesline. Amelia lands hard on the apron. Asher walks around. Asher grabs Amelia and pulls her in. He then drags her up and hits a snap suplex. Hayes tags in Cid. Hayes holds down Amelia as Cid enters and hits an elbow drop. The crowd cheers for Cid. Amelia rolls over as Luz reaches out, trying to give Amelia a target.

 

Sharper: “And here comes Cid Turner, the Hall of Famer and a hard elbow drop introduces him to Amelia Nevado.”

 

Kayl: “And Asher holding her down to make sure he had a clear target.”

 

Amelia starts to get up and Cid elbows her in the back of the head. Amelia falls to a knee. She gets up and Cid scoops her up and slams her down. He then runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running elbow drop. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Amelia kicks out. Cid gets up as Amelia fights and pushes away. She then gets up and to the ropes. Cid heads over and Amelia elbows him in the ribs once and then again before turning and going for a European uppercut, but Cid spins out and takes her down with a backslide.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Amelia kicks out. Both get up and Amelia hits a European uppercut. Cid falls to the mat. Amelia falls to the ropes. Luz looks at her and Amelia turns and tags her in after a brief hesitation. Luz then slingshots into the ring and Cid gets up and Luz jumps up and onto his thighs and hits a monkey flip.

 

Sharper: “And Nevado taking in Luz. Luz in and Cid goes for the ride!”

 

Kayl: “A bit of a hesitation there.”

 

Knots: “Amelia wants the ball, but she’s got to think about it too!”

 

Cid gets up and Luz hits an overhead chop. She then grabs his arm and wrenches it. She then runs up the corner and jumps up and then presses off the top rope and backflips down into an arm drag. Cid hits the mat. He rolls over and gets back up and Luz hits a dropkick. She goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Cid kicks out. Cid gets up and moves to the neutral corner. Luz gets up and runs after him and Cid gets a back elbow up. Luz staggers out. Luz resets and runs at Cid. Cid, this time, lowers his head and lifts her up and back drops her over, but Luz lands on the apron. Cid then hits a back elbow, knocking her down to the floor. (1) She staggers around and turns back to the ring as Cid runs across the ring, bounces off and hits a baseball slide, knocking her back. (2) Cid rolls to the floor. (1)

 

Sharper: “Hard baseball slide. Cid in the past used to go more high-risk. A more grounded style in the last year.”

 

Knots: “Body’s breaking down. Can’t risk a top rope plancha into hell!”

 

Cid grabs Luz and forearms her. Luz falls back. (2) He then rolls her back into the ring. Cid rolls in after. Luz gets back up and Cid runs at her and clotheslines her down. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Luz kicks out. Cid grabs the arm. They get up and Cid drags her over to Asher and tags in Hayes. Hayes enters the ring and Cid holds Luz open for a kick from Asher. Asher then grabs Luz and wrenches the arm and whips her into the ropes. Luz bounces off and Asher jumps up and hits a spinning heel kick on the rebound.

 

Sharper: “Hayes getting up there.”

 

Kayl: “He may be forty but can get that leg up. And right to the head. Luz’s decapitated by it.”

 

Knots: “Amelia has to love this.”

 

Kayl: “What? Why?”

 

Knots: “Luz looking mortal when she’s been a worldbeater as of late!”

 

Luz rolls over and gets up and Hayes nails her with a hard right and then another. He whips her into the ropes. Luz bounces off and Hayes goes for a clothesline. Luz ducks and bounces off the other side before flipping into Hayes and up onto his shoulders only to then slide down with a samurai driver. The crowd ohs. Luz gets up and hits a standing shooting star press. She hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hayes kicks out. The crowd ohs as Luz gets up and tags in Amelia. Amelia looks on for a moment as Luz grabs Hayes. Amelia enters and then Luz whips Asher into the corner. Luz points to Amelia, but Amelia then points to her. Luz takes a moment before then diving down onto all fours as Amelia goes to the opposite corner and runs across, jumping off the back of Luz and into a splash onto Asher. Hayes drops to the mat. Amelia goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hayes kicks out. He rolls over and reaches out for Cid. Cid reaches out and Amelia then grabs Hayes and pulls him back in a waistlock before then rolling over and bridging up into another pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hayes kicks out. Both get up and Hayes gets up and Nevado ducks under his arm and goes for a German suplex. Hayes, however, blocks it and elbows her in the jaw once and then again before spinning through and hitting a snap high angle back suplex. Amelia lands on her head and neck and rolls through. Luz looks on and then moves along the apron. Amelia snaps at her.

 

Amelia: “I’m fine!”

 

She then starts to get up and Hayes grabs her and drags her over to Cid as Hayes tags Cid in again. Hayes hoists Amelia up again for a back suplex as Cid climbs up and they hit a back suplex/Denver Diving Kick double team. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Amelia currently in trouble. Cid Turner! Diving Kick/Back suplex. And Amelia folded up again!”

 

Kayl: “There’s that frustration being channelled into something not helpful. Cid going for the pin.”

 

Cid hooks the leg.

 

!1

 

2!

 

Luz breaks it up. Luz turns as Asher steps up and she hits a dropkick. She rolls out of the ring as Cid turns and grabs Amelia and pulls her up and moves her into the neutral corner. He shoulders her in the ribs twice before then placing her up on the top turnbuckle. Cid follows up and climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. He nails her in the ribs once and then again before then Cid steps up and hooks her up. He hits a top rope superplex. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “Cid Turner with the superplex!”

 

Kayl: “With the bad back. And he landed flush! He didn’t try to telegraph it.”

 

Knots: “Trying to channel the past, but I don’t know how smart that was.”

 

Cid grimaces in pain, wincing, and kicks at the mat. He then turns and starts to crawl over to Amelia. He goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Luz enters and breaks it up again as Amelia kicks out. Luz rolls out of the ring again.

 

Sharper: “And Luz again with the break. Luz trying to do everything to ensure Amelia can get that tag.”

 

Kayl: “To get her back in.”

 

Luz heads around the ring, the camera focusing on her, as Amelia rolls over. Cid then grabs her and pulls her up and then throws her into the A/C Unit corner. Cid then scoops Amelia up and slams her down. He tags in Asher. Cid then turns and backrolls into a wheelbarrow from Asher and they hit the Alternate Universe. Cid rolls off and Hayes hooks the leg.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Luz enters, but Amelia gets her shoulder up. Luz backs up as Cid exits too. Asher then gets up and smirks at Luz. Hayes motions to her as Amelia looks up at Hayes. The camera gets a good shot of Amelia annoyed as Hayes grabs her, but Amelia then takes him over with a fireman’s carry takeover into a seated position. She then goes for the Blight Choke! Hayes struggles as Nevado tries to go for the waistlock and Cid enters and then stomps her in the head. Amelia lets go and rolls away. Asher turns and looks around. He coughs and gets up and Amelia gets up in the corner. Hayes kicks her in the ribs. He then whips her across the ring and into the opposite neutral corner.

 

Sharper: “Amelia Nevado suddenly trying for the Blight Choke. Almost got it. Just didn’t have the ring positioning.”

 

Kayl: “And Cid made her pay, but Hayes panicked for a moment there.”

 

Hayes runs after and Amelia gets a boot up. Hayes staggers out and Amelia runs out and hits a lunging European uppercut. She then spins through and looks around before tagging in Luz. Luz climbs to the top rope and Amelia heads over and grabs Luz and throws her with the Spicy Toss, the toss almost overshooting, although Luz corrects and lands right on Hayes. She remains on him for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Amelia watches as Hayes kicks out. Luz rolls off. Amelia exits. Hayes rolls over and stirs and Luz forearms him in the jaw once and then again and again. She goes to whip him into the ropes, but Hayes spins through and sends Luz in. Luz bounces off and then jumps up and hits a hurricanrana into a pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hayes counters by pulling her back with his legs into a pin of his own.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Luz kicks out. Both get up and Luz goes up for a flying headscissors, but Hayes throws her off. She lands on her feet and Hayes grabs her and hits a flapjack. Hayes then rolls through into a single leg crab.

 

Sharper: “And Hayes from the flapjack into a crab.”

 

Knots: “Not the kind he’s most familiar with.”

 

Kayl: “And Luz in trouble here.”

 

Hayes sits back as Luz winces. She reaches for the ropes and starts to pull herself forward. Hayes keeps the hold on as Luz moves inch by inch. Amelia looks on as the crowd does too. Luz then grabs the bottom rope.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

4!

 

Hayes lets go and walks around the ring. Luz grabs at the ropes and starts to pull herself up and Hayes grabs her and hits a bridging German suplex.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Luz kicks out. Both get up and Hayes grabs Luz and goes to whip her into the ropes, but Luz grabs the top and middle rope and swings through before jumping up and grabbing Hayes and hitting a huge tornado DDT. The crowd erupts.

 

Sharper: “And a massive counter! Luz again! Huge tornado DDT! And the opening is there!”

 

Kayl: “And listen to this crowd!”

 

A “Luz!” chant breaks out as Amelia looks around. Luz rolls over and looks around. She turns to Amelia and looks at her and moves towards her, but Hayes lunges and grabs Luz’s foot. Luz fights and tries to reach out for Amelia. Hayes keeps pulling on it and they both get up and Luz then flips forward. Hayes goes chest first into the Light in the Darkness turnbuckle and falls back into Luz who hits an Okana roll.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Hayes kicks out and Luz falls into Amelia. Amelia falls off the apron. Luz then looks down and then Hayes grabs her and hits a half nelson suplex. Luz rolls through. Hayes turns and tags in Cid. Cid enters the ring and Hayes steps up. They both grab the arms of Luz and then hit the Coolant Killer! The crowd erupts.

 

Sharper: “Cid and Asher…Coolant Killer!”

 

Knots: “Amelia’s still on the floor! Luz just planted by them!”

 

Sharper: “Spiked by A/C Unit!”

 

Cid goes for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Amelia looks on from the floor, pulling herself onto the apron.

 

3!

 

She then stops and looks down, disappointed and sits on the apron as the bell sounds. Cid rolls off. Asher Hayes pulls him up and raises his arm.

 

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, Cid Turner and Asher Hayes…A/C Unit!”

 

Sharper: “A/C Unit wins in what may very well be their final match! They defeat Light in the Darkness!”

 

Kayl: “Back and forth in the end and Luz finally caught. Hayes getting lucky. Luz going into Amelia. Amelia to the floor.”

 

Knots: “And Amelia watched that count though. Is she okay?”

 

Sharper: “Amelia, another tough loss.”

 

Knots: “And Luz couldn’t superman out of this one.”

 

Sharper: “While Cid Turner and Asher Hayes celebrate tonight. One final moment for them as a team. Retribution, they face each other and Cid Turner rides off into the sunset one way or another!”

 

Kayl: “You know what else – Hayes did the most in this one. He protected Cid a bit. We wondered if Cid would be able to go back to back. Asher Hayes seemed to have thought of it.”

 

Cid and Asher embrace before Hayes again raises Cid’s arm. Cid winces and smiles. They play to the crowd some more as Amelia drops down to the floor and looks in the ring. Luz rolls over in pain, being checked out by the official. Amelia finally slides into the ring and goes over to her partner and checks on her too as the scene cuts away.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

“Ceremony” by Holy Wars plays as the Retribution logo comes up on the screen. We then see a still for Glory Braddock vs. Shaun Cruze vs. Kemal Yilmaz come up on the screen for the number one contendership for the SCW World Championship.

 

Sharper: “Folks, with SCW coming to London, England for Retribution, it looks like CHBK is also moving forward with his plans. Glory Braddock demanded something big and he’s going to get it.”

 

Kayl: “And two Brits and Turk are going to go at it. Kemal wants Glory; Cruze would love to get his hand son Kemal. And Cruze and Braddock are proud Brits, returning home.”

 

Knots: “What the hell is this? Come on! Playing favourites. While Selena…Selena is forced to wait!”

 

Sharper: “Selena to team with Xander Valentine against the Glimmer Sisters. But she needs to also confront Deanna.”

 

Kayl: “Tick tock there.”

 

We see WASLEY, dressed in a black bikini, seated on a lounger for a briefly moment.

 

Kayl: “Even WASLEY is enjoying the show!”

 

The cameras pan across the sea of fans before we cut to see what appears to be a commotion and we then cut closer to show Lexy Chapel yelling at someone.

 

Knots: “Oh no…”

 

Sharper: “Is that Lexy Chapel?”

 

Kayl: “How does she have beads? Are we even doing that here?”

 

Lexy Chapel spins around and then points at someone before holding up a ticket. We see security guards with him as we then cut to a closer shot.

 

Chapel: “Uh…I have a ticket. Public crowd. Public beach!”

 

Ravyn then walks over to her.

 

Ravyn: “Lexy…”

 

Chapel: “Oh Satan! You don’t want to know what I had to do to get in here. To get these tickets. We’re here for Syren. And….”

 

Ravyn: “Why do you have beads?”

 

Chapel: “They do that here.”

 

Ravyn: “Yes…but….Lexy….”

 

Chapel: “What?”

 

Ravyn: “You’re being even more shifty than usual.”

 

Chapel: “SHHH!”

 

Chapel turns and leans over.

 

Chapel: “The Russians saw my tits, Satan! Okay!”

 

Ravyn: “The Russians…uh…”

 

Ravyn then puts it together.

 

Ravyn: “You do realize that any beads are to be handed out and not with that overt sexualization. There’s not quid pro quo like that. It’s not like that.”

 

Chapel: “Nuh-uh. I saw the DVDs from spring break. I know what language they speak.”

 

Ravyn: “Did they ask you?”

 

Chapel: “WITH THEIR EYES!”

 

Ravyn: “Did you flash someone just on arrival? To get tickets to a public beach? I heard stories about you being a wild child but…”

 

Chapel: “Uh…no…I would…I’m a good Christian girl! Okay? Uh…can we stop thinking about my tits and focus on Syren’s?!”

 

The crowd roars.

 

Ravyn: “Well, they are pretty nice. She had a great surgeon. Do you recognize how fun it is to have an eidetic memory-“

 

Chapel: “Hey! STOP sexualizing the World Champion!”

 

Ravyn: “You brought them up!”

 

Ravyn smirks, clearly enjoying messing with Lexy.

 

Security: “Okay, I’m sorry, but you’re both specifically banned.”

 

Chapel: “But it’s a public beach and we need to help my CLIENT. The WORLD CHAMPION. Are you going to stand in the way?! Huh! HUH!”

 

The cameras cut away as we cut to a wide shot showing a few more security guards arriving to try and escort Ravyn and Lexy away from the show.

 

Archer Allocco vs. Darren Reid Jr.

 

A remix of “Requiem” by Mozart hits the PA system as the fans start booing viciously. After a few moments Darren Reid Jr steps out on to the stage wearing a full length red and white gown, and accompanied by an older man dressed in a suit and bowtie who may well be his butler. 

 

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a ten minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, he is Darren Reid Jr.!”

 

DRJ himself heads to the ring, glaring as he looks at the circumstance for Breakdown, shaking his head. He reached the ring and waits impatiently as his butler quickly climbs the ring steps and holds open the ropes for him. DRJ barely acknowledges the older man holding the ropes as he steps between them, holding up his hands in the ring as though the Florida crowd were welcoming him and not incessantly booing. He walks over to Philips and takes the microphone.

 

Sharper: “Last time we saw Darren Reid Jr was over a year ago. Syren returning and that was at a time his family was undergoing some controversy.”

 

Kayl: “Little did we know that his father was just going to do standard operating procedure these days!”

 

Knots: “Hey! Keep your politics out of my sports!”

 

Sharper: “He’s back. He elected to take 2025 off to let it all die down, but now demanding a return and CHBK booking him tonight in Spring Break.”

 

Kayl: “He looks thrilled about it.”

 

Knots: “Just a slap in the face to a talent like this!”

 

Kayl: “Okay there, stud.”

 

DRJ looks around.

 

DRJ: “I know you all have been waiting with bated breath for my return to this squared circle. And SCW finally has the wherewithal to remember they have the FUTURE of their sport on their roster and they decide it best to have me return….here…on a beach….surrounded by a group of people I could owe forty times over and most of you would wish for that. This is a travesty. This is a joke. This is not what you should all be doing. You should all be putting your nose to the grindstone, studying, and being better humans so that you can maybe earn something in your miserable lives-“

 

The lights go out for a moment. A classy female voice begins to sing, and the crowd starts clamoring:

“The minute you walked in the joint
I could see you were a man of distinction, a real big spender
Good lookin', so refined
Say, wouldn't you like to know what's goin' on?
Big spender”

Lights blast the crowd right as she says ‘spender’ as golden sparks fall from the top the screen down onto the stage. But noticeably no one is at the stage. DRJ just points and scoffs before we cut to the crowd to see Archer Allocco in the crowd. Several college men and women are around him and Allocco takes a can of beer and quickly chugs it before throwing his arm up and crushing the can. The crowd cheers before he grabs another beer and then pops it open only to pour it onto the chest of a bikini top wearing blonde. He then places his face between her breasts and motorboats the woman as the woman woos in glee. He then turns as another woman steps up and invites him to do the same. He obliges before then throwing the can of beer behind him and starting to head to the ring, walking through the crowd, throwing his shirt off and throwing it into the crowd.

 

Phillips: “Coming to the ring, from Las Vegas, Nevada, making his debut, he is the Champagne Champion, Archer Allocco!”

 

Sharper: “Well that explains that. Of course he’d be enjoying this setting.”

 

Knots: “Doing more than that. I can show him a few things!”

 

Kayl: “It’s a wild place and DRJ isn’t too happy.”

 

Sharper: “And there you see…yes…his mother…Candi Apple.”

 

Knots: “Oh Adam. You dog.”

 

Sharper: “Here supporting his son in his debut.”

 

Allocco walks past a woman in a cocktail dress and motions to her as she just applauds. Allocco comes to the barricade and climbs up over it. Archer jumps onto the apron. Archer steps through the middle rope and dusts off his shoulder as he winks at the referee. He goes to the middle of the ring to pose in front of the hard cam as the female chorus rings out:

"Let me get right to the point
I don't pop my cork for every man I see
Hey, big spender
Spend a little time with me"

The music fades as the lights return to normal, but DRJ runs over and nails him with a hard right. The crowd boos as the bell sounds.

 

Sharper: “And DRJ has had enough. Jumping Archer Allocco before he starts.”

 

Kayl: “Time to see what he can do.”

 

DBJ nails Archer with another hard right and then another before grabbing him and whipping him across the ring. DRJ runs after him and Archer takes a clothesline to the chest. He staggers out as DRJ turns and runs into the ropes, but just as he does, Archer steps up and grabs DRJ and lifts him up and hits a sloppy looking spinebuster and rolls through. DRJ rolls over, holding his lower back. Archer gets up and smiles before then turning and staggering over to DRJ. DRJ gets up and Allocco nails him with a hard right and then another before a hard chop. DRJ falls back. He grabs at the ropes and pulls himself up and Allocco chops him again. DRJ falls back. Allocco pulls him up and whips him across the ring. DRJ bounces off and Allocco lowers his head far too early and DRJ kicks him in the chest. Allocco falls back.

 

Sharper: “Allocco too early on the drop down for the back drop.”

 

Knots: “Still a bit rough around the edges.”

 

Kayl: “Or it may be the partying…”

 

Allocco rolls over and starts to get up and DRJ clubs him in the back once and then again and again. Allocco reaches up and rakes the eyes. DRJ stumbles back and Allocco grabs him and bends him over and hits a swinging neckbreaker. He then rolls over and looks around. DRJ rolls over too, holding his head and neck. He then gets up and Allocco runs at him and goes for a clothesline. DRJ ducks and Allocco stops. He turns around and DRJ kicks him and hits a vertical suplex. He floats over for the pin.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Archer Allocco kicks out. DRJ grabs his arm and locks in an armbar.

 

Sharper: “DRJ going for the arm. Grabbing a hold.”

 

Kayl: “When in doubt, grab a hold. Then again, Allocco looking a bit uneasy here. Some easy counters and DRJ…we weren’t sure of his pedigree. He’s trying to show himself now in this.”

 

DRJ holds on as Allocco starts to get up. Allocco winces and DRJ clubs him in the back. He then pushes him into the ropes and fires him off. Allocco bounces off and DRJ goes for a clothesline. Allocco rolls underneath and then gets to his feet. DRJ turns around and Allocco kicks him in the ribs. He then hooks him up and hits a fisherman’s suplex. He holds on and gets up and yells out “ONE!” He then pulls DRJ back up and hits a second one. The crowd roars.

 

Allocco: “TWO!”

 

He rolls over and holds on and pulls DRJ back up and then then hits a third one.

 

Allocco: “THREE!”

 

Allocco rolls over and keeps pulling him up. He nods and smiles and pulls him up before looking around.

 

Allocco: “Here comes fou-"

 

Before Allocco can finish, DRJ rolls him up in an inside cradle.

 

1!

 

2!

 

Allocco kicks out. The crowd ohs. Both get up and DRJ goes for a kick, but Allocco catches it and then hits the One Night Stand! The crowd ohs. DRJ goes down. Allocco goes for the pin, leaning on him and counting the fall with his right arm.

 

1!

 

2!

 

3!

 

The crowd roars. The bell sounds.

 

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Archer Allocco!”

 

Sharper: “And Archer Allocco victorious!”

 

Kayl: “Was a bit off at the end. Got lucky that DRJ got a bit cocky and he countered. But that’s what matters. The One Night Stand and it’s win one tonight at Spring Break!”

 

Knots: “Come on our here, Archer! We can party!”

 

Sharper: “And DRJ not having the best of returns tonight.”

 

Allocco gets up and holds his arm up. He smiles as he throws his arms out, milking the victory. He then turns and exits to the apron. He drops down. He walks over to a front row fan and grabs their beer. He takes a swig of it and nods before handing the beer back. He then turns and starts to walk around the ring, holding his arms up, before the scene cuts away.

 

Breakdown cuts backstage as we see Simon Lyman standing with Destiny Page.

 

Page: “Welcome to the area out by the trailers and as you can see, we have SCW Fans here. People enjoying themselves here on Spring Break. Simon Lyman joining me here. Simon, great to have you.”

 

Lyman: “Great to be here.”

 

Page: “It’s been a challenging start to the year, but one that you’ve tried to make some waves. You challenged ENIGMA, but ENIGMA was granted his release, unfortunately preventing the rematch from happening. You were then part of the huge Underground Championship match and the week before you mentioned needing to be more active. Presumably that reflects some of the challenges you’ve had as you deal with the growing realities of Parkinson’s Disease.”

 

Lyman: “Partially. It’s also just my way to keep going. It’s sometimes hard to do that when you have so much great talent. And I’ll throw this out there – I’ve seen the best struggle. That’s all this is. Just in case someone out there needs to hear it. But…that’s all this is for me. And while I may have fallen short against ENIGMA, I challenged him for the Underground Championship. And I still want that title too. I have my eyes on that prize still. And I noticed some others are involved in hunting for it. Maybe I’ll be watching closely or…”

 

Just then, we see Chris Lawler walking between the trailers. He runs his taped fist along his mouth and steps forward and pushes through the crowd. He then walks right past Lyman and Page where we see that he’s got a cut on his lip and one above his eye.

 

Lyman: “Chris…Chris…what the hell happened?”

 

Lawler turns and grabs Lyman.

 

Lawler: “Nothing…”

 

Lyman: “You look like hell.”

 

Page: “He’s right.”

 

Lawler: “Ignore it! Unless you want to look the same.”

 

Lyman: “Chris, what the-“

 

Lawler goes to walk past before then turning and grabbing Simon and turning and running him into the trailer. Simon turns and Lawler nails him with a hard right and then a left before going for another hard right, but Simon blocks it and then goes to tackle him down. Lawler sprawls and the two try to take the other over as the crowd around cheers. Quickly security runs over and starts to try and break them up as the scene cuts away.

 

We then cut to another part of the backstage area where we see Gavin Taylor getting off the phone and walking over to Religious Wright, Mr. Black, Karl Barker, and Jack Barker.

 

Mr. Black: “All deal with.”

 

Gavin: “Just in case Aloof Alex tried something, it’s secured. I’m not going to have to worry about Retribution. I’ll have my opportunity. I’ll have the best opportunity. The greatest opportunity. The steal has been stopped again and we’ll defeat it for good. Not on our watch. Wonderful Wright, what are the statistics for me to beat Simple Syren at Retribution?”

 

Wright: “Our latest surveys….six billion percent chance.”

 

Karl: “Holy crap!”

 

Gavin: “Exactly. This is what is meant to happen. Chosen by GOD.”

 

Wright: “The almighty LAWRD!”

 

Gavin: “And we will be World Champion…especially if those handy EFN people, the best people, you know Turkey is a great food? Well they’ll take out Syren and we’ll be ready for our inauguration!”

 

Gavin smiles as he gets a thumbs up and smiles as the Barkers applaud and Mr. Black nods.

 

Wright: “OH HAIL THE LAWRD!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we see Amelia Nevado stepping out of one of the trailers. She then steps forward, running her hand through her hair as we then see Meghan Strader walking up to Amelia.

 

Meghan: “Amelia! Is Luz okay? That was a rough landing. And a tough loss.”

 

Amelia: “She’ll be fine.”

 

Meghan: “Good. How about you? Holding up? I know it’s rough, but get through it. I had it with Syren too and-“

 

Amelia: “Meghan…just focus on Luz. Have your match. Have your spotlight. She doesn’t need the charity.”

 

Meghan: “Trust me…no charity here.”

 

Meghan looks at the door and then turns and walks off. Amelia turns and walks off in the opposite direction. She continues to look down, clearly in her head before we see a crew member running over to Amelia.

 

Crew member: “Amelia…sorry to bother you. I have a call for you.”

 

Amelia: “A call? Why would-“

 

Crew member: “I’ve been told to make sure you get it.”

 

Amelia then walks over as the crew member holds out a phone. Amelia takes it and brings it up to her ear.

 

Amelia: “Hello….What?”

 

Amelia turns and notices the camera.

 

Amelia: “I…I don’t know. I don’t think I should be….”

 

A male’s voice can be heard on the other end, but Amelia turns.

 

Amelia: “Are you serious?”

 

Amelia pauses as she then nods.

 

Amelia: “Okay….thanks.”

 

Amelia then hangs up the phone and hands it back to the crew member.

 

Crew member: “You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

 

Amelia: “Maybe…maybe it’s the ghost I needed to meet.”

 

Amelia glances back at the trailer she exited before turning and nodding.

 

Amelia: “Thanks.”

 

Amelia walks off as the scene cuts away.

 

The Glimmer Sisters vs. Hollywood

 

Phillips: “The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall!”

A rush of paparazzi rush down either side of the ramp as a red carpet is rolled out. The sounds of Michael Jackson’s “Hollywood Tonight” begins to play as Chris and Ryan Hollywood come out from the back, prompting a shamelessly stolen trope of flashes from the cameras as they stand atop the ramp. They respond to pose instructions from the photographers as they move towards the ring.

Phillips: “Introducing first...”

Before Jason Phillips can continue as Hollywood step into the ring, Chris stops him and hands over his own card to read. Phillips looks at it for a moment before looking at the two of them, with Ryan urging him to go on and read it.

Phillips: “Introducing first, the team of Chris and Ryan Hollywood... the VANQUISHERS OF SELENDER!”

This draws a mixed reaction, though it leans a little more in the direction of cheers as Hollywood pose in the middle of the ring, back to back, as their music fades.

Sharper: “Selender?”

Knots: “Yeah, Adam, Selender! Selena and Xander! Portmanteaus for couples names are all the rage in Hollywood, get with the times!”

Kayl: “As if Selena wasn't already in a foul enough mood tonight...”

Sharper: “Well, there is a bit of truth to this claim, I guess. Two weeks ago, Hollywood did technically defeat Selena and Xander-”

Knots: “Selender.”

Sharper: “-but the Tag Team Titles didn't change hands because it was by disqualification.”

Knots: “And they deserve to ride high! The only reason they aren't champions right now is because Selena's ego is just that out of control and for some reason Xander just doesn't want to get off that ride!”

Kayl: “We'll see how long this confidence lasts, though, because the Hollywood boys are about to deal with someone they've had an unfortunately bad track record against.”

All the lights on the stage suddenly cut out, leaving the fans gasping and roaring in surprise. After a moment, blue lighting overtakes everything, 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. It's at this point that it becomes clear the twins are still wearing the extremely skimpy and just-barely-cleared-for-broadcast bikinis they've been parading around in all night, opting to wrestle in them to take full advantage of the Spring Break theme for the show. 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. The mirror routine breaks at a few points when they stop dancing to briefly interact with fans. In a break from how they usually go about this, Gina finds a couple sitting in the front row that she borrows a sharpie from before using it to write what looks like a hotel room number down across the chest of the woman, winking at both her and her boyfriend and mouthing that she'll “see them later.” Gia grabs her bikini top and teases potentially flashing her side of the crowd, taking a moment to think about it before she does proceed to lift it up and “share the goods” to a thunderous reaction, the censors immediately blurring her chest for the few seconds it takes before the camera abruptly cuts to the ring, where Chris and Ryan are nervously trying to ignore the show heading their way.

Knots: “Woohoo! That's what Spring Break is all about!”

Phillips: “Their opponents, hailing from Cirque du Sins, they are Gia and Gina... the GLIMMER SISTERS!”

As we linger on the hard cam side of the ring, we eventually see the Glimmer Sisters (with Gia's bikini top thankfully covering her once more) dance their way over to that 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 the entire rowdy Spring Break crowd. 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.

Knots: “That might be in contention for the greatest entrance in SCW history.”

Sharper: “I was going to say something about the censors being on standby, but the production crew already showing they're on top of their game right now as the Glimmers have been all over the place tonight and clearly making the most of Spring Break.”

Kayl: “While they've been flirting with just about anyone who came out here to see us tonight, they've also interrupted Xander and got jumped by Selena-”

Knots: “One of the twins almost had her twins exposed!”

Sharper: “The Glimmers clearly having fun tonight and also getting under the skin of the champions, and come Retribution, they'll have their rematch.”

Kayl: “And one thing they actually thanked Hollywood for was knowing what Selena would resort to if it means keeping the titles from going back to them, so they got somebody to make it official: if Selena and Xander get disqualified at Retribution, the Glimmers actually will win the titles.”

Chris and Ryan take a moment to talk strategy, clearly trying to ignore the potential scandal standing across the ring from them as they hype each other up and look like they’re trying to take this seriously, while the Glimmers don’t seem to be in any rush to sort out who’s starting. Eventually, Chris pats Ryan’s chest before stepping out onto the apron as one of the Glimmers makes a very slow and seductive show of doing the same, to the delight of the fans. Referee Jennifer Cassidy signals for the bell as Ryan looks to lock up with Gia (we assume). She ducks underneath and grabs him in a rear waistlock, letting her fingers start trailing low. Ryan freaks out and immediately breaks her grip with a back elbow before he does a standing switch and grabs a rear waistlock of his own. He lifts Gia off the ground, but she kicks her legs to force him to set her back down as she runs for the ropes and grabs the top one. Ryan tries to use his size and strength to pry her free as Jennifer Cassidy calls for a break, but he eventually relents and lets go when Gia refuses to budge. As Ryan backs away, though, we can clearly see that his efforts to pry her off the ropes have yanked down her thong bottoms a bit, the censors taking no chances as they blur some of the crack being shown, the fans roaring as Gia strikes that classic Coppertone Girl pose while Ryan immediately retreats to the Hollywood corner.

Knots: “God, I love Spring Break!”

Sharper: “Gia, I think this is… clearly playing the games we know the Glimmers love to rely on with such skimpy attire.”

Knots: “Can you blame them, Adam? They’re hot as hell and they know it, so they’re going to flaunt it and make it everyone else’s problem!”

Ryan frantically talks with Chris as Jennifer Cassidy warns Gia about her wardrobe malfunction, though she’s in no rush to fix it. We see Gina lean in and smack her twin’s ass, which Jennifer Cassidy signals is a legal tag, perhaps just to get Gia out of the ring to fix her attire. As Gina enters while Gia steps out, the camera angling to keep Gia out of frame, Ryan tags Chris in now as the two of them swap. Gina runs a teasing finger along her skimpy top, trying to entice Chris, but he frantically shakes his head before he boots her in the gut and proceeds to start backing her against the ropes with a barrage of forearm strikes. He irish whips her into the ropes and tries to catch her with a dropkick, but Gina hooks her arms around the top rope to stop herself as Chris whiffs completely as a result. She turns and catches Ryan on the apron with a roundhouse kick to the face that knocks him off! Chris starts to climb back to his feet, and that’s when Gina runs at him and takes him down with a lou thesz press, making sure his face gets well-acquainted with her chest as she tries to smother him and he frantically tries to squirm free!

Sharper: “The Glimmers taking full advantage of how much they know Hollywood want to avoid any sort of scandal and they’re having a field day with them!”

Kayl: “This is the third time these teams have met now and the Glimmers won the last two encounters, so they know all too well how to get into Chris and Ryan’s-”

Knots: “Whoa, Devon getting bold with the innuendos here at Spring Break!”

Knots laughs at his own joke as Kayl can be heard audibly sighing. Gina has managed to let Chris scurry away to his team’s corner, though he can’t tag out as Ryan is still on the floor getting his bearings. Gina backs towards her team’s corner, conversing with Gia (who’s bottoms are finally back in place) as the twins seem to motion for something. Gina then rushes at Chris, perhaps looking for a bronco buster, but as she goes to leap into it, Ryan hops back onto the apron and steps up onto the ropes, using his size and reach to clothesline her out of midair! This gets a mixed reaction, but Hollywood don’t let it bother them as Chris hops onto the second turnbuckle, letting Ryan tag himself in before Chris leaps off and catches a rising Gina with a diving clothesline! Chris rolls through as Ryan steps into the ring and pulls Gina up, irish whipping her into the ropes. Gia reaches out to try and tag herself in, but her sister’s too far away as Hollywood catch Gina with a double hip toss! They both kip up and pose to a better pop from the fans before Chris runs and knocks Gia off the apron with a running dropkick while Ryan goes for the cover!

1!

2!

Gina kicks out!

Sharper: “Near-fall for Hollywood and the Glimmers learning the hard way the same thing Selena and Xander did two weeks ago!”

Kayl: “Yeah, Hollywood can actually go and they will surprise you if you underestimate them!”

Chris returns to the apron as Ryan pulls Gina up, lifting her up for a back suplex before instead throwing her facefirst into the mat! He takes a moment to pose for the fans before he moves to tag Chris back in. Hollywood let Gina slowly get back to her feet, staggering back towards her corner, before Chris runs at Ryan and he vaults him into the Box Office Smash, but Gia suddenly springboards off the top rope and intercepts him in midair with a leg lariat! As they hit the mat, Gia squeezes Chris’s head with a headscissors, keeping his face angled towards her crotch as he frantically tries to pull himself free. Ryan runs to help him, but Gina cuts him off with a superkick that staggers him before she runs off the ropes and leaps back to make him Taste the Cake! The fans are cheering and whistling as Gina stands over Ryan, grinning and shaking her ass as Gia releases the headscissors and the two of them throw Hollywood into opposite corners. The Glimmers blow a kiss to the fans before they run, hooking arms and spinning each other around for a moment before letting go as they both crush Chris and Ryan’s heads in the corners with stereo instances of Dreaming of Dat Ass!

Knots: “When it’s big enough to be used like a wrecking ball, that’s how you know you’re carrying some top tier cake!”

Sharper: “The Glimmers once again using their ample assets to put Hollywood in deep trouble!”

Kayl: “And not just of the scandal variety!”

Ryan rolls out to the floor as Jennifer Cassidy tries to get Gia out, though thanks to the twins’ little do-si-do, she’s lost track of which Glimmer is which. The Glimmers point to the dazed Chris in the corner before pointing to the ass of Gina (we assume), which gets a very interested pop from the fans. Gia pulls Chris up to his knees as Gina now proceeds to pull her thong bottoms down a bit, censors blurring what they need to, as she strikes that Coppertone Girl pose while Gia tells Chris to “pucker up” before forcing his face into her sister’s ass, the Glimmers laughing as the fans are roaring! Gina pulls her thong bottoms back up and adjusts them before superkicking the kneeling Chris, with Gia positioning him before the two of them climb to the top turnbuckle. They join hands and Gina backflips into a handstand as Gia holds her up, the fans in awe of their balance even as Gina can’t resist shaking her ass. Gia gives Gina the push so she gets the height needed to complete the Tightrope Act, but Chris rolls out of the way and Gina hits nothing but canvas!

Sharper: “The Glimmers taking way too long on the Tightrope Act and Gia, or Gina, or whichever Glimmer that is finding no water in this pool!”

Kayl: “I think that’s Gina, which would make her the legal Glimmer-”

Knots: “Are you sure, Devon? They’ve made it pretty hard to keep track of who’s who and those bikinis are not making it any easier!”

Gia glances behind herself and realizes her sister crashed and burned. Cussing under her breath, she repositions herself to face the ring and try to keep Chris on the defensive, but Ryan suddenly slides in and runs across the ring full steam into a big boot that stuns her! Chris slowly staggers to his feet as Ryan encourages him, and he runs at Ryan so he can be elevated into a Box Office Smash that knocks Gia off the top rope and down to the floor on the outside! Feeling the momentum, Ryan moves into an adjacent corner as Chris pulls Gina up to her feet in this corner, backing up enough so he can get a running start for a monkey flip as Ryan rushes in, attempting the Parallel Play. Gina, however, manages to halt herself in a headstand while Chris is still holding her hands, which slows Ryan down enough from the unexpected counter that she’s able to twist her body and catch him with a hurricanrana that propels him through the ropes and out onto the floor towards the stage!

Sharper: “Gina, assuming you’re right Devon, with a very acrobatic counter to the Parallel Play!”

Kayl: “Say what you will about their antics, but the Glimmers’ circus talents translate surprisingly well to the wrestling ring.”

Chris gets up and rushes over to the ropes, checking on Ryan as he’s in disbelief at the very acrobatic counter, before he turns to see Gina trying to crawl out of the ring. Having faced them enough times to have a pretty good idea of what she’s up to, Chris rushes over and grabs her, trying to stop her from slipping out of the ring and trading places with her twin. In his desperation, he doesn’t realize he’s yanking at the back of her bikini top until the knot comes loose and he stumbles away with it in his hands! Gina slowly pulls herself up, a bit dazed but grinning as she sees her bikini top has been yanked off, the censors immediately blurring her chest as the camera cuts to a wide shot.

Knots: “Now that’s how you add some real Spring Break flair to this Breakdown!”

Sharper: “Wait a minute! The Vision!”

As Chris tosses Jennifer Cassidy the bikini top like a hot potato and she’s distracted with trying to make Gina put it back on, the camera cuts towards the side of the ring closest to the stage as Ryan gets back to his feet, only to turn right into a Spear Fishing from Fiona Logan that drives his back into the apron! He cries out in pain as Melinda Braddock isn’t far behind, the two women assaulting Ryan. Chris sees this, grateful for a distraction from Gina’s wardrobe malfunction as he leans through the ropes to try and grab Melinda, but she shrugs him off before popping him with a superkick! This frees her up to join Fiona in delivering the Vision’s Run to drop Ryan on the floor! The Vision start backing up the ramp at this point as Chris staggers back from the ropes. As she’s handed her bikini top, Gina intentionally tosses it aside so Jennifer Cassidy is distracted just a little longer until The Vision is far enough away. She moves in and grabs Chris’s head before pulling him facefirst into her exposed chest, shimmying a bit so that she can shove him away in a flustered daze and nail him with the Glimmer of Joy! Instead of going for the cover, though, she moves to the opposite corner as Gia rolls back into the ring, the two of them measuring Chris as he slowly rises. Gia grins and reaches back to slowly undo her bikini top as well, letting it drop so both twins are topless and censored as they shake their assets to the delight of the fans before charging past a frustrated Jennifer Cassidy and using their thong-clad asses to crush Chris with the Asspocalypse! Gina proceeds to practically sit on Chris’s face as she hooks the leg while Gia makes a seductive show out of dancing around the ring and counting with the fans.

1!

2!

3!

Jennifer Cassidy calls for the bell before immediately rushing to retrieve the Glimmers’ bikini tops. “Tongue Twister” hits the speakers again as Gina gets off of Chris and she and Gia raise one another’s arms, grinning as they know the production crew is having heart attacks trying to keep them censored right now.

Phillips: “Here are your winners… the Glimmer Sisters!”

Jennifer Cassidy doesn’t bother raising the twins’ arms in victory, instead trying to return their bikini tops to them and demanding that they cover up. Instead, they grab her hands and pull her into touching their bare chests, but the camera immediately cuts away from this, focusing instead on The Vision standing on the stage as Fiona shakes her head while Melinda notices the camera and leans in, claiming this is all part of fate’s grand plan for them.

Sharper: “While the Glimmer Sisters are absolutely going to get us in deep trouble for this broadcast-”

Knots: “Oh come on, Sharper! It’s Spring Break! Screw standards and practices, we’re all here to live a little!”

Sharper: “Gia and Gina going 3-0 now against Hollywood, though this time they might owe The Vision a thank you.”

The shot pans over to Sharper and Kayl at the announce table stage-side as The Vision head to the back.

Kayl: “Taking advantage of the wardrobe malfunction to interfere, but why Hollywood? Melinda claiming it’s part of fate’s plan, but the Glimmers are the ones with the title shot at Retribution.”

Sharper: “I can only assume they’re thinking post-Retribution and believe Hollywood might be in consideration because, again, they did technically beat the champions two weeks ago.”

Kayl: “Even then, I’m pretty sure Luz and likely Amelia would be next in line because of that Tag Title shot Luz won back through Fatal Fortunes!”

Knots: “You’re assuming there isn’t any trouble in paradise for The Light In The Darkness right now, and The Vision may be banking on that to open the doors!”

The shot lingers on Sharper and Kayl as we hear raucous cheering from the fans, likely because of whatever celebration the Glimmers are doing in the ring that probably can’t be shown on television, but it’s not long before we cut away.

 

“Psycho in my Head” by Skillet plays as the Breakdown logo comes up on the screen and we cut to show a still of Syren, Deanna Frost & Kimberly Williams vs. The European Fiery Nation.

 

Sharper: “Folks, main event time is here. Huge six person action.”

 

Kayl: “Just can Kim, Deanna and Syren focus and work together?!”

 

The scene fades out.

 

COMMERCIALS

 

Breakdown returns as we hear chaos in the area by the trailers. We see Selena Frost attacking one of the Glimmer Sisters and running them over into a storage crate and in the process, taking down a lighting rig. The other Glimmer Sister runs over and is stopped by security as we see Xander Valentine then running over and stopping Selena from following up.

 

Selena: “How’s that for respect? Deal with you and then I get back the title in the shot I should’ve have months ago!”

 

Xander: “Selena!”

 

Selena: “Leave me alone!”

 

Selena pushes away before she turns and storms over to a trailer. We then notice her grabbing her bags. Xander turns.

 

Xander: “Selena!”

 

Selena ignores Xander as we see one Glimmer then being held back by some security before heading over to the other Glimmer. Xander turns to them before security surrounds him to be sure. We then cut to show Selena walking off.

 

Kayl: “Did she talk to Deanna?”

 

Knots: “Don’t know, but she got a good shot in before she left! Always wants to get the last laugh!”

 

???: “Well isn’t that wonderful…”

 

The crowd boos as we hear the familiar voice of Dexter Grant.

 

Grant: “On a night where we see young people showcasing the worst of their inhibitions, and they’ve even been encouraged by so-called competitors in this promotion to engage the very worst…the sexuality….the alcoholism…the violence…”

 

The crowd boos as we see Dexter Grant standing near Jonathan Knots, having taken his microphone.

 

Grant: “All of you instead of living for something are living to forget as will be clear by the blackouts and hangovers so many of you will experience.”

 

Grant looks around.

 

Grant: “While some wrestlers trying to get others to showcase more skin…others are mere props where someone like Scarlett Carsons gets the same treatment as a stuffed penguin! And meanwhile others hope for controversy to just be given another fifteen minutes when the well-worn wheel, the ego, the attention, it’s evaporating…all and the damage of everything else. Watching Selena Frost preen about…while so many others engage in this so-called chaos, while there is even a power struggle at the top…pathetic attempts to distract from the fact that there are a wealth of people in this promotion that would rather get instafamous than actually earn it. So many people who would rather use underhanded tactics while railing about respect and-“

 

The crowd roars as we see Ryan LeCavalier suddenly shoving Grant off Knots’s platform and to the ground. LeCavalier looks down before turning to Knots. Knots backs away, begging off

 

Sharper: “LeCavalier just jumped Grant!”

 

Kayl: “Why?! She doesn’t have social media? Just because!”

 

Sharper: “I know she’s looking to get that impact. To recapture that spark…”

 

Kayl: “Right now, she’s got a crowd of college students cheering her!”

 

LeCavalier looks around and smirks as Grant rolls over, holding his head and looking around.

 

Syren, Deanna Frost & Kimberly Williams vs. The European Fiery Nation

 

“Off To War” by Behemoth plays over the sound system with the lights being dark as ever as Kemal, with Ginny behind him in the middle, Ludvig and Federico on the left and Dakon and Oskar on the right-hand sides, looking at the crowd and got heavy boos. When the lights briefly came back on, you see Dakon, Oskar, Ludvig, Federico and Ginny with Kemal waving their Norway, Sweden, San Marino and Turkey flags. Kemal crotches down with the mace in front of him with Ginny behind him, while Ludvig, Federico, Dakon and Oskar are on the left and right-hand side.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with TV time remaining and is your main event of the evening! First, making their way to the ring, accompanied by Ginny Raab, Oskar Theron, and Kemal Yilmaz, coming from Sweden, San Marino and Norway, they are Ludvig Eriksson, Dakon Theron, and Federico Gasperoni…they are the European Fiery Nation."

The lights went out again as Kemal got up from his knees. They walked down to the ring with their flags and stepped on the stairs, and did a hold-up in the middle of the ring as they gave their flags to Ginny, and she left the ring to go to the back, leaving the three men in the ring as Kemal sits down with Ludvig, Federico, Dakon and Oskar on the side of Yilmaz. When the lights returned, Kemal got up and all team members waited for their opponents to enter the ring.

 

Sharper: “The entire European Fiery Nation out here for this match. For this six person tag.”

 

Knots: “They’re a unit. A full unit. Not like the other side. And just like if you don’t fall into line, you get caught out. The EFN are going to prove that.”

 

Sharper: “There’s a lot of bad blood quickly after Gavin Taylor tried to rope the EFN into this and we’ve now seeing that EFN seems to be leaning to supporting the efforts of our CEO who has taken an issue with their opponents across the ring.”


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, holding her SCW Adrenaline Championship, taking in the audience before then shaking her head. She looks down for a moment before then starting to walk down the rampway to the ring.

Phillips: “Their opponents, first, from Manhattan, New York, the SCW Adrenaline Champion, she is Deanna Frost!"

Hearing her name, Deanna takes a moment before then returning to her normal entrance, side facing the ring, and, with one hand over her heart, her free hand arcs around to point forward. 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 drops down, watching the EFN and taking off her title.

 

Sharper: “Deanna Frost clearly not fully focused. After what we’ve seen from her ex-wife tonight, Selena…”

 

Knots: “Looks like wrestling gets another one!”

 

Sharper: “And in this, Deanna not fully revealing things. Selena’s title shot, right now, being evaluated. So Retribution will continue with Gavin and Selena in their previously scheduled matches. Clearly something though is yet to be revealed with everything.”

 

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. 

 

Phillips: “Next, her first partner, from Boston, Massachusetts, the Wild Card, Kimberly Williams!”

 

She winks at the fans before pointing towards the ring and making a beeline towards it.  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 Deanna’s corner to await the start of the match. She then wraps her arm around Deanna as Deanna nods.

 

Sharper: “Kim out first for her team after Deanna and already going over to who she admitted was her friend.”

 

Kayl: “She laid it all out and even had some choice words for Selena too. So clearly supporting Deanna despite this wild situation.”

 

Knots: “Let’s hope she forgets when she gets her ass-kicked tonight or if not, at this joke we’re going to see at Retribution. CHBK just letting people maim themselves. Like that’s wrestling!”

 

The lights in the arena plunge into darkness. A pulsing sound akin to a heartbeat plays out across the PA system as the fans cheer.

LEXY CHAPEL PRESENTS

The heartbeat gets faster before “Groupie” by Cassie Steele hits the PA system. After a few moments Syren comes through the curtain, wearing the SCW World Championship. Syren pauses on the stage, looking out at the fans cheering.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
DARK FANTASY

Syren walks down the ramp. She jumps up onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckles on the outside and waving her hands to get the fans fired up. As the camera gets closer to her, she shouts at the camera before pointing out at the fans.

Phillips: “And finally, representing LexyCorp International, hailing from Los Angeles, California, she is the SCW World Champion, this is SYREN!”

Syren smiles before leaping over the top rope, dropping to her knees in the ring. She gets up and takes off her ring jacket before handing it off. She takes off her World Championship, doing the same. She then turns as Kim points to the corner. She grabs her by the hand and drags her over and then points. Syren looks up and sighs before exiting the ring. Kim points to her. Deanna tries to mediate.  

 

Sharper: “Syren, the final member of their team, and we know Gavin Taylor will be watching closely. He will be still challenging Syren for the SCW World Championship at Retribution.”

 

Knots: “And she’ll be easy to find. Kim telling Syren to stand right there and not move!”

 

The bell sounds as we then see Dakon and Ludvig run across the ring. Deanna turns and means Ludvig with a forearm as Dakon nails Kim, knocking her into the corner. Syren steps over and Dakon grabs her and nails her with a hard right. Syren drops down to the floor as Kim then gets up and chops Dakon. She chops him again as Deanna forearms Ludvig and goes to send him into the neutral corner, but Ludvig spins through and sends Deanna in. He then nails her with a series of hard right and lefts in the corner before Kim kicks Dakon in the knee and he drops down to the mat. Kim turns and runs over and grabs Ludvig and spins him around before nailing him with a hard right and then another and another. She then jumps up and hits a dropkick, knocking Ludvig goes through the ropes to the floor. Kim turns to Deanna and checks on her before Deanna nods. Just then, Dakon runs at them and Deanna shoves Kim back. Dakon splashes Deanna in the corner. Deanna drops to the mat and rolls to the floor.

 

Sharper: “And Deanna just saving Kim after Kim came to help her.”

 

Kayl: “Dakon just took out Deann there. Huge splash on the Adrenaline Champion!”

 

Syren pulls herself up as Kim turns and nails Dakon in the back with a kick. Dakon turns and Kim kicks him in the ribs over and over and over again. She then leans in and starts to choke him with her boot.

 

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Kim steps off and then grabs Dakon and pulls him out with a side headlock before hitting a hard right. Dakon falls to a knee. Kim runs into the ropes. Federico clubs her in the back. She winces and turns and nails him with a hard right. She then turns around and Dakon drills her with a clothesline. Kim turns and slowly gets up and Dakon pulls her up by the hair and throws her into the ropes. She hits the ropes, bouncing off and Dakon clotheslines her down again.

 

Sharper: “Dakon Theron just manhandling Kimberly Williams!”

 

Knots: “And just think she somewhat respects them. This is why. They’ll rough you up. They’re in there to take no prisoners and if they could use a chair, they’d do it.”

 

Sharper: “And that’s okay? That’s okay, but for Kim, huh?”

 

Knots: “They’re trying to help out the lesser known in Europe. That’s at least heroic!”

 

Kim turns and Dakon grabs her and drags her over to the corner. Dakon tags in Ludvig. Ludvig enters the ring and Dakon pulls Kim back and Ludvig hits the corner and runs out as they hit a Russian leg sweep/clothesline combo. Ludvig goes for the pin.

 

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Kim kicks out. Kim turns as Erisson grabs Kim and drags her up and then hits a back suplex. He turns and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running knee drop. He goes for the pin.

 

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Kim kicks out again. Kim turns and Ludvig grabs her and pulls her up. He then whips her into the ropes. Kim hits the ropes. Eriksson attempts a clothesline and Kim ducks. Kim bounces off the other side and hits a spinning heel kick. The crowd cheers. Eriksson rolls over and starts to get up and Kim then kicks him in the ribs and hits a DDT. She turns and tags in Deanna. The crowd roars as Deanna climbs to the top rope. Eriksson stirs and Deanna hits a crossbody into a pin.

 

Sharper: “Kim and Deanna with a bit of a double-team!”

 

Kayl: “And right into a pin!”

 

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Eriksson pushes her off. Eriksson gets up and Deanna nails him with a hard right and then another and another. She then grabs his head and Eriksson shoves her back. Eriksson goes for a superman punch, but Deanna ducks. Eriksson staggers forward and turns around and into a Deanna who hits a frankensteiner. She gets up and tags in Kim. Kim climbs up to the top rope. She dives off with a flying elbow drop. She goes for the pin.

 

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Theron breaks it up. Deanna runs over and nails Theron with a hard right and then another. Kim runs over and joins Deanna. They push Dakon into the ropes. Dakon bounces off and Deanna and Kim both hit superkicks. Kim then turns to Syren.

 

Kim: “Superkick Soiree! STAY RIGHT THERE!”

 

Kim turns and Federico enters and goes for a double clothesline. Deanna and Kim both duck and then both hit dropkicks on Gasperino after they turn around. Deanna and Kim get up and just then, Eriksson hits a springboard moonsault onto both. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “And finally this run between Frost and Williams comes to an end. They can’t take on the entire team. Eriksson with the moonsault.”

 

Kayl: “Kim doesn’t trust Syren. That’s plain. Deanna just trying to cook with what she can.”

 

Syren looks on, reaching out as Eriksson then runs over and nails Syren with a hard right. Syren holds on, but drops to a knee. We cut to the crowd where we see Lexy Chapel with Ravyn Taylor.

 

Lexy: “BOOOOO! WE WANT SYREN! WE WANT SYREN! EVERYBODY!”

 

A faint “We want Syren!” chant begins while Eriksson turns and stomps Deanna in the chest, stomping her over and over and over again. Deanna ends up on the apron. Eriksson turns back as Kim starts to get up and runs at her and clotheslines her over the top rope to the floor. Eriksson then turns and looks around. Syren then enters the ring, but this gets Demitra’s attention. We then see Kim get up as Oskar then runs over and jumps off the apron and hits the Lighting Bolt Shocker on Kim. The crowd ohs.

 

Sharper: “And there are the numbers. Oskar Theron with a cheap shot.”

 

Knots: “And look what Kim’s going to think when she watches back the footage!”

 

Kayl: “Syren’s already back. She realized that Kim was in the EFN zone. She was reacting to Eriksson!”

 

Demitra, the official, turns back, and starts to count. Oskar backs up as Eriksson tags in Federico Gasperino. Gasperino drops down to the floor and grabs Kim and rolls her into the ring. Kim rolls over as Gasperino slides in. Kim starts to get up and Gasperino runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a jumping shoulder tackle. Kim hits the mat. She rolls over. Syren reaches out for the tag, but Kim pulls away form Syren and reaches for the ropes. Syren snaps at Kim.

 

Syren: “Come on Kim! I want to win this!”

 

Kim ignores her and pulls herself up and Deanna pulls herself up. Kim tags her in. Deanna enters and steps up and Gasperino grabs at her, but Deanna punches him in the ribs once and then again and again. She pushes him into the ropes and goes to whip him across, but Gasperino spins through. She bounces off and Gasperino hits a dropkick. He then gets up and flexes. He turns and looks at Deanna as we cut to Lexy who is shielding her face. She looks around before then running off. Ravyn looks around before following Lexy. Back in the ring, Deanna starts to get up and Gasperino grabs her and Deanna hits a jawbreaker. Gasperino staggers and Deanna turns and looks around before going over and seeing Syren with her arm out and lunges, tagging her in. Syren enters as the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “And Deanna fighting back. Showing that grit and now, here comes Syren!”

 

Knots: “Oh great!”

 

Sharper: “Syren in, fresher than anyone else!”

 

Syren runs at Gasperino and jumps up and nails him with a forearm and then another and another before kicking him in the ribs and then backing up and booting him in the head. He staggers back and falls over. Eriksson enters and Syren hits a dropkick, knocking him down. Sher then runs over and hits another dropkick, this one on Dakon. Syren gets up and hits a third dropkick, this one on Gasperino. She goes for the pin.

 

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Gasperino kicks out. She rolls off and then turns and nails Eriksson as he gets up on the apron, knocking him off. He falls back and then just then, we see Deanna dives off with a flying clothesline, taking Eriksson down. Syren then turns and runs at Gasperino and hits a flying headscissors. Syren then gets up and turns and runs at and then dives through the ropes and onto Oskar and Kemal. The crowd erupts.

 

Sharper: “Syren getting a bit of revenge. Some for Kim, some of herself! Through the ropes onto Kemal and Oskar!”

 

Kayl: “Syren saw the shot and took it!”

 

Sharper: “Maybe trying to make a make good for Kim.”

 

Knots: “Kim saw it. I’m watching her. I don’t know if it worked. Then again, she’s warped as is!”

 

Syren gets up. (1) She stomps Kemal a couple of times as the crowd roars. (2) She then turns and slides into the ring. She then gets up and Federico Gasperino hoists her up over his head and then hits a military press slam. He follows up by posing. The crowd boos. Syren gets up and moves to the neutral corner. Gasperino follows up and hits a clothesline to the chest. He steps out and pulls her out and onto his shoulders. He turns and hits out of the fireman’s carry a sitout powerslam. He hooks the leg.

 

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Kim breaks it up. She then moves back to her corner. Syren rolls over as Federico turns. He starts to get up as Syren rolls over. Syren stirs and Federico grabs her and pulls her in and hits a backbreaker. Gasperino smiles as Dakon Theron extends his arm. Gasperino tags him in. Theron enters and then steps on the face of Syren and steps over. Syren rolls over. Theron stomps her again and again before grabbing her. He lifts her up and places her head between his legs. He hoists her up for a powerbomb. Syren, however pushes off his head and slides down his back. Dakon turns and Syren hits a superkick! The crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Superkick!”

 

Kayl: “I’ll say it – Soiree!”

 

Knots: “Oh God!”

 

Syren staggers back and Kim tags herself in. Dakon staggers up and Kim enters and hits the Shadowblade. She turns and goes for the pin. Syren snaps out of the moment as Deanna enters as Ludvig and Gasperino enter.

 

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The crowd roars as Kim rolls off. But as she does, we then see Kemal Yilmaz and Oskar Theron slide into the ring. They get up and Kemal runs at Syren as Oskar goes to Deanna. Deanna tries to fight them off as Eriksson and Frederico attempt to attack them. Kim runs over to Eriksson, helping Deanna, as the crowd roars.

 

Sharper: “Kim, Syren and Deanna winning, but now the war continues!”

 

Knots: “EFN looking for some blood here. Looking to make an impact!”

 

We then see Gavin Taylor watching from one of the decks overlooking the area, his All-Star Secret Service around him. The crowd boos as Gavin looks down. The EFN continue their assault on Deanna, Syren and Kim as Kim gets a few shots on Eriksson before Gasperino runs over and clubs Kim. We then see Shaun Cruze running out from the back. The crowd erupts as he slides into the ring. He then runs over and nails Gasperino with hard right hands. He then hits a clothesline sending him over. Syren fights off Kemal as Oskar and Ludvig fight Kim and Deanna. Kim blocks a few shots from Oskar, before Cruze grabs Oskar and nails him with a hard right. He nails him again as Kim turns to him uneasily. Deanna knocks down Ludvig before we then see her pulled to the floor as Polly Playtime is at ringside, having come through the crowd.

 

Sharper: “Playtime pulling Deanna out to the floor. Cruze helping Kimberly Williams! The EFN struggling here.”

 

Kayl: “And here comes Dakon though!”

 

Dakon nails Cruze from behind and Cruze falls to a knee. He turns and Dakon nails him with a couple of hard shots before Kim then goes over to Oskar, ignoring Cruze’s help. Deanna is thrown into the barricade and Polly starts to choke her.

 

Polly: “The Adrenaline Title’s going to be mine Deanna! MINE!”

 

Deanna struggles as Kemal and Syren trade blows before Syren throws Kemal to the floor. Just then, the crowd erupts as we see Hairless Penguin and Dancing Bear pushing their way through the crowd.

 

Kayl: “What in the world?”

 

Knots: “Oh God no!”

 

Sharper: “My God! The Happy Farmstead Friends? But they’re being held back. Security holding them back. Is that Lexy? Is that Ravyn? We saw them earlier!”

 

Dancing Bear and Hairless Penguin try to get to the ringside area before we see Hairless Penguin pulling themselves over the barricade. They roll over and run over and nail Kemal with a hard right as the crowd roars. Gavin looks on, furious.

 

Sharper: “And this chaos continuing! We’re out of time! What will happen at Retribution?!”

 

The scene fades out…