“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 of the inside of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The crowd cheers as pyro shoots out from the base of the stage. The display continues for a few moments before spotlights circle the arena, and the cameras pan across the crowd for a few moments.

Sharper: “We now come to Cajun Country on a night where Amy Chastaine will have her final stand, we welcome you to Breakdown!”

The cameras continue to pan throughout the crowd before settling at ringside where we see Adam Sharper joined by Devon Kayl.

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside. Adam Sharper alongside Devon Kayl. A big night here in NOLA. Breakdown coming to you live. And as mentioned, it’s capped off by Amy Chastaine in action, facing James Evans in a New Orleans Street Fight.”

Kayl: “She better be ready. We saw how dangerous James was last week. He ran down Ryan LeCavalier. He sent her to the hospital. He can do the same for Amy Chastaine. Chastaine better be ready.”

Sharper: “Not only that – two titles on the line. Both in the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament. TV Title. Adrenaline Title.”

Kayl: “And a huge tag match – Light in the Darkness back in action as a team; they face the Cowgirls from Hell.”

Sharper: “Veronica Strader to join Meghan in the ring tonight. That and so much more. Let’s go to the ring!”

Chris Lawler vs. Dexter Grant

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Shot of Adrenaline Tournament

Phillips: “Our opening contest tonight is a Shot of Adrenaline Tournament match, scheduled for one fall, and it is for the SCW Adrenaline Championship!”

The dimmed lights cast an atmosphere of anticipation as the arena falls into darkness, the only illumination coming from the pulsating strobe lights. The crowd's murmurs fade into a hush as the opening chords of "Warrior" by Imagine Dragons reverberate through the speakers, electrifying the air with anticipation.

From the depths of the darkness, a figure emerges, his silhouette outlined against the backdrop of flashing lights. With each step, the floor trembles beneath his feet, echoing the determination that propels him forward. It's Chris Lawler, a titan among men, his presence commanding attention as he strides purposefully down the entrance ramp.

His eyes, a piercing shade of blue, remain fixed on the ring ahead, unwavering in their focus as if they could pierce through the very fabric of reality. Ignoring the cacophony of cheers and jeers that surround him, Lawler remains resolute in his mission, his gaze locked on the squared circle where his destiny awaits.

Phillips: “Introducing first, the challenger, residing in Nashville, Tennessee... Chris Lawler!”

As Lawler reaches the foot of the ring, the strobe lights reach a crescendo, bathing him in a pulsating glow of light and shadow. With a subtle nod to the crowd, Lawler ascends the steel steps, each footfall a testament to his unwavering determination.

Finally, he steps between the ropes, his presence filling the ring with an aura of intensity and purpose. Standing tall in the center of the ring, Lawler raises his gaze to the heavens, a silent vow etched upon his features. Tonight, he will leave everything in the ring, his spirit unbroken, his resolve unyielding, as he prepares to face whatever challenges come his way.

Sharper: “Chris Lawler hoping that tonight might be his night as we're drawing closer to the end of the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament. He's in a pretty tight race right now to fill up spots for who's advancing to the next round, but regardless of whether or not he ultimately makes it, a win tonight could turn the entire tournament on its head if he can become the new Adrenaline Champion.”

Kayl: “He certainly has all the motivation in the world to do so, too. He was on a Trios team with Dexter Grant last month, and the fact that Dexter basically sank their team by being involved as little as possible has maybe made him more furious than Selena Frost ever did!”

“TokSik” by Starset hits as the lights in the arena immediately go out, a series of green spotlights converging onto the stage where fog has begun to consume it. The big screen shows a human eye opening, and reflecting in it is a montage of people glued to their phones and computers, either consuming or producing social media garbage as they all look sickly while doing so. “The Digital Detoxer” Dexter Grant marches out through the fog, the SCW Adrenaline Championship belt clutched in his hand and dragging along the stage, stopping at the edge of the stage and staring out at the fans with disgust. A few cheers can be heard, but they're easily drowned out by all the boos raining down upon him. He turns his head to his right just in time to see his faithful flunky Wendell march out behind him, holding up a protest sign that has the circle-backslash symbol with a wi-fi symbol behind the backslash and the words “DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT” written within the circle. Wendell eagerly looks up at Dexter, but the fans begin chanting “Boing! Boing! Boing!” over and over again, in reference to the meme that's been going around about him. Wendell slowly lowers his sign in embarrassment and basically uses it to hide, following behind Dexter who starts storming down to the ring, his disgusted look loud and clear at the fans' attempt to hijack his entrance.

Phillips: “His opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Wendell, from 'Off the Grid,' he is the SCW Adrenaline Champion, The Digital Detoxer... Dexter Grant!”

Sharper: “The fans here in New Orleans certainly having fun at Wendell's expense tonight.”

Kayl: “Part of me wants to feel bad for the guy, but it's so hard when he's following Dexter around.”

Sharper: “One thing that can't be disputed is that Dexter Grant, who's been undefeated in Shot of Adrenaline up to this point, has already punched his ticket to the next round, no matter what. Perhaps the only thing forcing him to not just take his foot off the gas pedal is that if he does, he could very well head to the next round without the Adrenaline Championship.”

Kayl: “That's the tricky part about being in Dexter's position, because he doesn't have a whole lot of wiggle room to afford easing up even a little bit. Especially not when he's facing a man tonight who has every reason to drive him through the mat and make him regret not putting a little more effort into Trios as a possible backup plan.”

As the two reach ringside, Dexter leans in and says something to Wendell, who timidly nods. Wendell proceeds to immediately park himself at ringside, trying to still use his protest sign as a shield from the crowd around him who are more than happy to poke fun at him. Dexter, however, jumps onto the apron and aggressively steps through the ropes, practically shoving the Adrenaline Title belt into the chest of referee Steve Hollinsworth before he rips the microphone out of the hands of Jason Phillips.

Grant: “You all think you're real funny, don't you? Mindlessly mocking somebody who-”

Dexter's rant, which sounded like it was going to be more heated than usual, is cut off as Chris Lawler marches up to him and smacks the mic right out of his hands, the reverb from it bouncing off the mat echoing throughout the arena, and Dexter's music also finally cuts at this point. Dexter turns to lock eyes with Chris, almost in disbelief at the audacity of his opponent to cut him off tonight in particular.

Kayl: “Well, if this wasn't already a powder keg on the verge of blowing!”

The two men jawjack a little bit as Dexter sheds his vest, heating things up even more, before they waste no time trading blows! Hollinsworth forgoes the usual acknowledgment of the championship belt, passing both it and the discarded mic to Phillips as he flees the ring before Hollinsworth signals for the bell to officially start this match! Both men really lay into each other, but Lawler seems to get the upper hand due to the size he has on Dexter as his blows back the Digital Detoxer against the ropes. Lawler stuns Dexter with a particularly heavy right hand before irish whipping him, trying to catch him on the rebound with a clothesline, but Dexter ducks it, hooking Lawler’s arm in the process. Once he’s behind Lawler, he tries to hook the other arm for a potential tiger suplex, but Lawler throws his head back and cracks Dexter in the nose with an inverted headbutt! Dexter staggers back, clutching at his face, and Lawler grabs him before just hurling him across the ring with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex! Dexter hits the mat and the momentum from the throw sends him rolling out onto the floor, right in front of the announce table.

Sharper: “Things getting heated and ugly immediately to start this contest, and Lawler wasting no time in trying to establish dominance.”

Kayl: “I think Dexter was going to try and stand up for Wendell against these fans, but it’s only noble when you haven’t ticked off everyone yourself, and Lawler’s more than happy to just literally throw him around the ring!”

Dexter grabs the announce table and uses it to help pull himself back up. As he does, he hears what Kayl is saying on commentary and starts to snap at him.

Grant: “Keep feeding the mindless masses with your slop like the terminally online junkie that you are! Of course they’ll listen to anything from a bully and a hypocrite!”

Kayl: “At least I can have some fun and pay attention to what I’m supposed to be doing!”

Dexter scoffs at him, but Kayl’s warning proves to be accurate as Dexter turns just in time for Lawler, who had stepped out onto the apron, to leap off and catch him right between the eyes with a double axe handle! Lawler grabs Dexter by the hair and hauls him to his feet so he can bounce his face off the announce table! Dexter staggers away, moving towards the barricade.

Kayl: “Hey, I tried to warn the asshole!”

Sharper: “I should probably be asking you to be impartial, but you’ve honestly been better about it than Jon has half the time.”

Kayl: “Not my fault Dexter started it.”

As Dexter leans against the barricade, he sees a fan happily trying to shove their phone in his face, the camera catching the screen displaying what looks like the Wendell clip from the Wholesome Family Event show that’s been turned into a meme. He takes a swipe at the fan, who manages to back away in time, but his eyes go wide when he feels Lawler grab him in a rear waistlock and launch him across the ringside area with a massive german suplex! The fans are roaring, chanting Lawler’s name, as he gets back to his feet and roars in pride. Dexter crawls towards the steel steps, trying desperately to regain his bearings. Lawler measures him, perhaps thinking Blitz Kick to sandwich Dexter’s skull against the ringpost, but when he finally charges, Dexter suddenly takes his leg out with a basement dropkick, sending him flying facefirst into the steel steps!

Sharper: “Lawler getting a little too aggressive there and Dexter may have finally bought himself a reprieve!”

Kayl: “As annoying as he is, Dexter’s always thinking on his feet, trying to find an angle he can- what? I’m actually saying something nice about you! I can give the devil his due like a professional!”

Kayl’s commentary is derailed when Dexter glares in his direction, bringing about his reaction. Dexter just scoffs again as he grabs a slow-rising Lawler and returns the favor by bouncing his head off the announce table now before he throws him back into the ring. Dexter follows after him, grabbing Lawler in a double wrist-clutch before he starts violently stomping away!

Grant: “Is this what you wanted? Huh!? Is this what you wanted me to do during that Trios nonsense so damn badly!?”

Lawler’s foot finds its way to the bottom rope, and Hollinsworth starts to count only for Dexter to stop as soon as the “one” leaves his mouth. He walks around the ring for a moment, looking out at the booing fans with disgust and hatred. After a moment, he bounces off the ropes before connecting with a jumping knee drop between the eyes of Lawler! Dexter goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Lawler kicks out right as Hollinsworth’s hand hits the mat for the two count!

Sharper: “Just as Lawler seems to have a bit more intensity in every move tonight, Dexter feels like he’s got a little more malice on everything to match.”

Kayl: “He’s concocted so many reasons to hate the world and barely any of it has to do with Lawler himself!”

Lawler slowly pulls himself back to his feet, but Dexter grabs him from behind in a sleeper hold! Steve Hollinsworth is quick to check Dexter’s arm, making sure the hold’s not an illegal choke, before checking with Lawler to see if he submits, but he refuses. He tries using his strength to move both himself and Dexter towards the ropes, but Dexter plants his feet and refuses to budge. As Lawler slowly seems to be fading, Dexter tries to force him down to the mat, but the shift in Lawler’s position suddenly sees him power his way out of the sleeper by lifting Dexter in a military press, surprising the Digital Detoxer who frantically tries to beg, but it doesn’t stop Lawler from planting him with the Fury Suplex! The fans are on their feet as Lawler takes a moment to shake off the effects of the sleeper before he crawls into a cover.

1!

2!

Dexter Grant throws his shoulder up!

Sharper: “Huge Fury Suplex by Lawler to escape the sleeper, and Dexter could be in a world of trouble right now!”

Kayl: “Could be? I feel like Lawler’s planning to run him over like a freight train and he’s going to enjoy every second of it!”

As Lawler gets back to his feet, Dexter rolls over onto his front, trying to pull himself together as he clutches at his back. Lawler, seeing the opportunity, grabs Dexter’s ankle and applies the Lockdown Hold! Dexter’s eyes widen as he frantically reaches for the ropes, trying to scramble towards them, but Lawler uses every last bit of his strength to keep Dexter from going anywhere as he wrenches on the ankle. Hollinsworth checks in with Dexter to see if he submits, but he just tells the referee to get out of his face. Suddenly, we see Wendell’s protest sign being slid into the ring, the shot panning back enough to confirm that Wendell’s stopped trying to hide behind it and is trying to provide Dexter with a weapon. Dexter starts grabbing the sign, but it’s hard for Hollinsworth to miss this as he steps in and snatches the sign first! The fans are on their feet as Hollinsworth shoves the sign through the ropes, making Wendell reclaim it as he reprimands him. As he’s busy with this, however, he completely misses as Dexter desperately throws his free leg back in a mule kick, blatantly nailing Lawler below the belt! The laughter of the fans is immediately replaced by vehement booing as Lawler releases the Lockdown Hold, clutching at his groin as he staggers around the ring. Hollinsworth turns and sees Lawler like this, questioning Dexter about it, but Dexter just ignores him as he pulls himself back to his feet, stumbling for a moment from the damage done by the ankle lock, before he grabs Lawler from behind and plants him with the Unplugged! Dexter goes for the cover, hooking the leg and nodding his head in rhythm with the referee’s count.

1!

2!

Chris Lawler gets a shoulder up! Dexter is in absolute shock before he scrambles back to his feet, grabbing Hollinsworth by the shirt and demanding that he’d scored a three count, but Hollinsworth stands firm on the two count and reprimands Dexter for putting his hands on an official.

Sharper: “Wendell providing the distraction while Dexter goes low to escape the Lockdown Hold, but Chris Lawler’s not down for the count just yet!”

Kayl: “At least Dexter’s minion finally grew a set tonight!”

Dexter forces himself to turn away from Hollinsworth, trying to calm his temper as he realizes Lawler is still in agony from the low blow. Lawler turns over and Dexter goes to try applying the Disconnect to Reconnect, but Lawler grabs his ankle and makes Dexter pull himself free before he potentially ends up back in the Lockdown Hold! Lawler starts to rise, shoulders trembling in fury as he glares at Dexter despite the pain he’s in. Dexter proceeds to boot him in the gut, hesitating for a moment because of his ankle, before he grabs a front facelock and glances out at the fans.

Grant: “Your sick jokes end now!”

Before Dexter can start lifting Lawler for the Detox Drop, Lawler suddenly roars and shows off his strength as he lifts Dexter off his feet, throwing him up into the air and out of the front facelock before Dexter is caught right in the powerbomb position! The fans are now roaring as Lawler looks for the Impact Driver, but Dexter desperately gouges Lawler’s eyes to save himself! Lawler stumbles around before Dexter manages to twist himself to take Lawler down into a victory roll pin!

1!

With Hollinsworth focused on counting the fall, he doesn’t see Wendell climb up onto the apron and reach through the ropes, with Dexter grabbing his hands for extra leverage to keep Lawler pinned!

2!

3!

Lawler manages to kick out too late, the force of the kickout being enough to cause Wendell to slip off the apron so Hollinsworth misses his involvement entirely! He calls for the bell as “TokSik” by Starset hits the speakers again, and Dexter rolls out of the ring and helps Wendell to his feet as Lawler gets up to his knees, still in pain from Dexter’s low blow and eye gouging and looking like he’s about ready to murder a man.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, and STILL SCW Adrenaline Champion… Dexter Grant!”

Sharper: “Dexter pulling out every dirty trick in the book tonight and Wendell providing an assist that Hollinsworth entirely missed, and he escapes with another win and his title reign intact!”

Kayl: “The look on Lawler’s face says it all. If I were Dexter, I’d start praying Chris doesn’t advance to the next round, because he’s a dead man walking if they have to meet a second time in this tournament!”

Lawler crawls over to the ropes and reaches through, but Dexter grabs Wendell and they move away from him, making their way around the ring and back towards the stage. Hollinsworth meets them there to hand Dexter the Adrenaline Title belt, which Dexter snatches from him and holds it high with one hand as he gives Wendell a one-armed hug with the other, the two of them backing up the ramp as Dexter just smirks at the irate Lawler and shakes his head. Lawler gets up and angrily paces around the ring over this match being stolen from him like this.

COMMERCIALS

BELIEVE IT... OR NOT!

"Thank You for Hating Me!" by Citizen Soldier plays throughout the arena, the SCW Universe deafening the song with their boos. The lights shift to dark purple and blue, filling the arena as snow is seen “falling” along the electronic floor and screens as, out from the back, walks the Snow Queen, Selena Frost, taking in the crowd of the SCW Universe with a smirk.

Sharper: “Well last week, things got interesting to say the least. Selena Frost faced the EFN in a handicap match. It ended by disqualification and the Glimmers and Xander Valentine were both involved.”

LAST WEEK:

Selena stands in the ring as Gia and Gina reach the ring. Just as they do this, Dakon Theron slides into the ring and runs at Selena. Selena turns and swings at him. She catches Dakon’s arm, causing him to drop to the mat, only for Gia and Gina to rush the ring. They then pop up and run at Selena. Selena turns as Gia, we think, tackles Selena down as Gina, we think, runs over and forearms her in the head. Selena goes down as Gia and Gina start to hammer away on her. The crowd cheers as they do.

Sharper: “Selena Frost was somewhat ready but as we see the EFN helped the Glimmer Sisters attack Selena Frost. They then pummeled her.”

Kayl: “The Glimmer Sisters had their fun, taking advantage of Selena Frost. Attacking her over and over. The EFN watched before then Xander Valentine appeared!”

Sharper: “And the EFN tried to stop him!”

We cut forward before we see Xander Valentine storming down from the back. Dakon Theron runs over and Xander boots him in the face before nailing Ludvig Eriksson with a hard haymaker before he pulls himself onto the apron. He steps into the ring as Gina turns and lunges at Xander and goes for a superkick, but Xander catches her leg. He spins her around and then grabs her by the throat. Gia turns to her and Xander lifts Gina and chokeslams her into Gia, taking both down. Gia hits the mat. Gina rolls over. Xander grabs her and throws her out of the ring. Gia runs at him and Xander boots her. She hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. Xander then turns and looks as if he is going to boot Selena, but Selena’s a step faster, and hits Xander with the Glass Shard!

Sharper: “Xander entered the ring. He took out the Glimmer Sisters as they tried to go after him, but Selena Frost then hit the Glass Shard!”

Kayl: “He’s tasted it before and Selena Frost then went for the Tag Titles. The Glimmer Sisters took them from her, but everything ramping up. And you wonder what Selena Frost has to say tonight.”

Selena falls to her knees and looks around as Xander is laid out. Gia and Gina get up and Selena crawls for the World Tag Team Championship belts, but Gia reaches in and pulls both titles out of the ring. She backs away as Gina staggers over to her. Selena looks at them glaring. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

We return live to see Selena Frost leaning on the ropes, watching the end of the replay, microphone in her hand. She turns back around and walks to the middle of the ring.

Selena: “I hope people paid attention last week.”

Selena looks around.

Selena: “Allow me to walk through it for those of you who are going to spin something because there’s only one truth.”

Selena holds up one finger.

Selena: “Last week on this program, I came to the ring, alone. I took on a hungry tag team and I showed I could handle them. I beat them. They needed a weapon. I got one to defend myself. The Glimmer Sisters then tried to jump me and the only reason they succeeded is that first hungry team couldn’t handle that they were beaten by the person better than them. And then Xander Valentine stuck his nose into my business.”

Selena pauses briefly.

Selena: “And I don’t think I need to say much more about the history Xander and I have. And trust me, that Glass Shard was preemptive because I know Xander wouldn’t hesitate to show how petty he is by trying to take me out.”

Selena then walks around the ring.

Selena: “So let’s go through the score. I proved I could handle a team by myself. I nearly held the World Tag Team Titles in my hands after too. And the only chance the Glimmers seem to have is to jump me and hope someone else, probably who wants to get in their pants, steps up to help them.”

Selena scoffs.

Selena: “So what the hell else do I need to do prove I should get my hands on the Glimmer Sisters and prove they made a very big mistake a few months ago!”

Selena looks at the camera.

Selena: “This is pretty academic, so-“

“Tongue Twister” by Cash Cash plays as the crowd erupts. Selena turns to the entrance way, glaring, before we see Gia and Gina Glimmer walk out from the back. Both have lollipops in their mouth and play with them as they step forward. One of the sisters, Gia we’ll see, has a microphone, while they both wear their World Tag Team Championship belts. She take a few steps and start to walk down to the ring.

Gia: “Oh Selena…you’re like some of the clients we’re used to. The people who think they are bigger and badder than anyone else, but when it comes to the end of the night, they need what we have and they’re willing to give up a lot to get it.”

Gia smirks as the crowd roars. She hands the microphone to Gina.

Gina: “Seems like that you wanted what we have. And well, I can think of a couple of options to get what you want.”

Selena: “How about people coming to their senses and I beat you!”

Gina: “That’s one…seems not likely, based off what people backstage have said. But there is a possibility. Don’t we have something, Gia?”

Gia leans over.

Gia: “We do. Well, you do.”

Gina: “That’s right…a Trios Contract. I mean we could use that. Give you the match YOU want. But what fun is that?”

Selena: “You could at least hide your cowardice.”

Gina: “Oh, Selena, we’re not afraid of you. We just don’t care what you think.”

Gia leans over.

Gia: “But a picture with one of us pinning your shoulders to the mat would be wonderful for all eternity.”

Gina: “Good thinking. Maybe we do that…or maybe we take these contracts and we make sure you really, really want what you said. Maybe make it so when you lose, there’s something else that has to last forever.”

The crowd roars.

Gia: “I can come up with a few ideas. Some may even get her to relax.”

Selena: “Or I just kick your ass now and force you to beg me to stop by giving me what I want.”

Gina turns to Gia.

Gina: “But that only solves one problem. We could also use this title to solve another…”

Gia: “Xander Valentine?”

The crowd roars. Gia and Gina look around as Selena looks around in disdain.

Selena: “He does not matter!”

Gina: “Oh but he may. Maybe he could be your partner Selena!”

Gia: “Two legends. Two defeats. A new era!”

The crowd roars.

Gina: “But I don’t know if we need to include that in a Trios contract. Maybe we just solved your problem Selena. You have a partner ready to go. Yeah, you hate him, but it won’t matter, because when you face us, you’ll both be on your backs!”

The crowd roars as we then see Xander Valentine step out from the back. He takes a few steps as Gia and Gina turn around. They then start to talk before Selena Frost walks over to the ropes and steps through. She drops down to the floor. Xander steps up.

Sharper: “Xander Valentine listening to all of this. And he’s just come up behind Gia and Gina!”

Kayl: “Selena Frost is on the floor though! They may be work together!”

Gia and Gina glance back and look around before the crowd roars as we see Dakon Theron and Ludvig Eriksson run out from the back. They nail Xander from behind. This allows Gia to turn and run at Selena with Gina. Selena sees that it’s now a bigger fight and backs up and rolls into the ring. She then gets back up to her feet and Gia slides in and Selena stomps her twice before going to Gina as she slides in. She turns back to Gia, but Gina then pushes up on her hands and does a handstand and wraps her legs around the head of Selena. Gia manages to pop up and hit a dropkick at Selena’s head. She falls back. Xander nails Eriksson with a shot and then Theron, but they then both attack him and Xander staggers down from the back. Gia and Gina look over as Selena starts to get up and Theron and Eriksson grab Xander and muscle him into the ring. Theron slides in as Xander gets up as Gia and Gina look at one another and roll out of the ring. Eriksson then slides in and runs across and hits a running spinning heel kick on Selena. Selena hits the mat and rolls out of the ring. Gia and Gina then turn to one another before smiling as Xander turns and nails Theron with a couple of shots before Eriksson runs back over and the EFN both start to club on Xander.

Sharper: “Theron! Eriksson attacking Valentine now. Eriksson knocking Selena out of the ring!”

Kayl: “And the Glimmers even rolling out. They’re going to let the EFN do their dirty work. Just like last week, they’ve helped them again.”

Sharper: “Why though?”

Xander takes shot after shot after shot as the EFN both continue to club away on him before we see The Monster Machine Enigma walk out from the back. The crowd erupts as he storms down to the ring. The Glimmers watch him as he then grabs the top rope and pulls himself onto the apron. He steps into the ring as Selena starts to get up on the floor. Gia and Gina walk around the ring to the entrance way and head to the back as Enigma nails Dakon with a boot and then nails Eriksson with a shot. He nails Eriksson again and again before Xander steps up and grabs Dakon by the throat. He then hoists him up and hits a chokeslam. The crowd roars. Eriksson swings back at Enigma, but Enigma grabs him by the throat and hoists him up and hits the Questions & Answers! The crowd ohs. Enigma rolls back. Xander then turns and looks at Selena before turning to the Glimmer Sisters as the Glimmers head to the back. Xander then turns to Enigma, but Enigma spews the Blood Moon into his eyes!

Sharper: “Oh! Oh! The Blood Moon! That mist into the eyes!”

Kayl: “Xander is in a world of pain!”

Selena smirks as Xander goes down, holding his face. He kicks at the mat, rolling over, surprisingly showing the sting from the mist. Enigma just smiles standing over him, the red liquid coming down his mouth and into his beard. He just stands over him as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Syren, Lexy Chapel, and Ravyn Taylor in their locker room.

Chapel: “Okay, so we need to figure this out. James Evans getting in the way. He’s willing to run people over with cars. Syren, you should have been-“

Syren: “Lexy…there’s little we can do. Trios contract and all. We’ll face the winner.”

Chapel: “No, no, no, that’s what they want. The Russians, the reverse vampires, the-“

Ravyn clears her throat and Lexy stops. She quickly resets herself as Syren glances at Ravyn.

Chapel: “You said you’d hold gold in 2025. I’m not going to let you be a liar!”

There’s a knock at the door. Ravyn then walks over to the door and opens it.

Ravyn: “Hello.”

We then see a young woman, wearing a pant suit, holding a folded up piece of paper.

Woman: “Hello. Are you Lexy Chapel?”

Ravyn: “That would be our little conspiracy theorist here.”

Chapel: “Shhh!”

The woman steps forward and hands Chapel the piece of paper.

Woman: “I’m so sorry.”

The woman glances at Ravyn and then leaves the room. Chapel opens it up and then starts to frantically reading.

Syren: “What’s it say?”

Ravyn: “They’re moving fast if it’s what I think it is.”

Chapel: “I…I need to get a lawyer. I need to get my paperwork. KABLAMia is demanding extradition for crimes against KABLAMia. I…I didn’t know. Do I get a criminal lawyer? Immigration lawyer?”

Ravyn: “Corporate? Is it against the island or the corporation?”

Chapel: “It says both!”

Ravyn: “You’ll need a civil lawyer. I wonder if SCW is named.”

Chapel: “No…no…”

Ravyn: “That’s good then. They’re not going for money. Just to maybe make an example out of you.”

Chapel turns and mutters and walks off. Syren looks at Ravyn. Ravyn looks at Syren and smirks.

Gavin Taylor vs. Dante Slayton vs. Oskar Theron vs. Clyde Sutter

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

Phillips: “The following contest is a fatal fourway match scheduled for onefall with a twenty minute time limit. First, on his way to the ring, accompanied by Melinda Braddock, from Charlotte, North Carolina, he is the Assassin, Clyde Sutter!”

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

Sharper: “Clyde Sutter out here in his first appearance, along with Melinda Braddock, since coming up short in the Trios Tournament. Fatal fourway action here.”

Kayl: “You wonder if there may be something with Dante Slayton. Alex Belmont and Sutter and Braddock worked well.”

Sharper: “We will see. Different game though – one fall to a finish.”

The lights in the arena fade down to a low purple as a series of creepy sounds starts to echo throughout, several fans come to their feet and light up their cell phones, creating like a field of candles in the low light as the creepy sounds suddenly shift into a powerful guitar opening.

<Reach out and touch faith!!>

<Your own personal Jesus>
<Someone to hear your prayers>
<Someone who cares>

<Your own personal Jesus>
<Someone to hear your prayers>
<Someone who's there>

As Marilyn Manson's "Personal Jesus" plays throughout the arena, the crowds in the arena start to stomp in time with the song as Reno Dumont comes walking out onto the entrance way as he is followed behind by a smirking and confident looking Dante Slayton. Dante smiles as he and Reno start to make their way down to the ring, ignoring the fans attempting to get a high five from them as they approach the ringside area, with Dante quickly climbing the stairs before wiping his feet off on the apron before stepping into the ring proper/

<Feeling unknown>
<And you're all alone>
<Flesh and Bone>
<By the telephone>

<Lift up the receiver>
<I'll make you a>
<believer>

<Take second best>
<Put me to the test>
<Things on your chest>
<You need to confess>
<I will deliever>
<You know I'm a forgiver>

(Dante moves to the center of the ring and does his father's signature crucifix pose in the middle of the ring as the song and crowds flow around him)

Phillips: “Next, from Boston, Massachusetts, accompanied by Reno Dumont, he is the "Rogue Saint" himself, Dante Slayton!”

The song continues for another few seconds before Dante slowly lowers his arms with a wicked smile on his face before he pulls off his ring coat which he then tosses aside before joining Reno in his corner to prepare for the match ahead.

Sharper: “Dante Slayton hoping to bounce back, but also probably get his hands on Gavin Taylor.”

Kayl: “You think Gavin is going to be focused here. He may not even show up!”

“Ride The Lightning” by Metallica plays over the sound system as Oskar Theron walks through the curtain, holding up his Norwegian flag, wearing Norway flame lightning bolt flag trousers with The European Fiery Nation logo attached to his trousers, wearing MMA gloves and wrestling boots with Ginny Raab behind him. He gets many boos as he walks to the ring, ignoring the fans. He stands on the ramp, using the lightning bolt signals.

Phillips: “From Oslo, Norway, accompanied by Ginny Raab, he is Oskar Theron!”

He walks to the ring before sliding under the ropes before holding them open for Ginny to get in, and he goes on the turnbuckle to do his lightning bolt sign, with Ginny applauding Oskar before he puts himself in a corner. He holds the ropes open again for Ginny to leave the ring before turning to the opposite end of the corner of looking at his opponents, waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Oskar Theron back in action. It’s been a bit, but the EFN starting to try and get on the right foot before Konrad Raab calls it a day at Shattered Reality.”

Kayl: “And especially in this company, you gotta get every win you get. Every one. There’s so much competition!”

The lights around the arena begin to flicker in red, white, and blue as "Fortunate Son" by CCR starts to play over the arena. "All Star" Gavin Taylor steps out from behind the curtain onto the top of the ramp, flanked by his All-Star Security of Jack and Karl Barker. As he stands in place, posing with his arms outstretched, the chorus of the song plays.

Phillips: “And finally, accompanied by his All-Star Secret Service, from Los Angeles, California, he is the All-Star, Gavin Taylor!”

Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Hoo, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the chief"
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord

It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no senator's son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no furtunate one, no

Gavin begins to walk down the ramp with swagger, shaking hands of the men, kissing the hands of the women, and even patting a few kids on the head. He smirks as he gets to the ring, pulling himself to the apron. He hangs out off the ring while holding onto the top rope.

The song continues...

Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, Lord?
But when the taxman come to the door
Lord, the house lookin' like a rummage sale, yeah

Gavin pulls himself through the ropes and steps onto the second ropes on the opposite side of the ring from the ramp. He opens his jersey, sliding it off his shoulders as he stretches his arms out.

It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no fortunate one, no

Turning around, he bounces back off the ropes as Dante lunges toward him. Gavin quickly jumps out of the ring and backs up. Dante swings at him and tells him to get back in as the bell sounds.

Sharper: “Gavin here. So he did show up-“

Kayl: “And quickly out of the ring. Dante right for him!”

Sharper: “Gavin out of dodge and this match starting!”

Gavin continues to back up as Oskar Theron runs up behind Dante and pulls him back in and clubs him over and over and over again on his back. Sutter then steps up and grabs Oskar and lifts him up, only to just throw him across the ring. Oskar lands chest first and rolls through. Sutter then runs over and clotheslines him up and over the top rope to the floor on the other side of the ring.

Sharper: “Well it looks like Kemal Yilmaz may have at least convinced Oskar in some way to help Gavin.”

Kayl: “Or he saw an open man. But now Sutter helped Slayton…welp, that won’t be long.”

Sutter turns as Slayton steps up and Sutter throws a hard right at him. Slayton fires back. The two trade blows as Gavin walks around the ring and goes over to Oskar as he starts to stir. Oskar tells him to stay back. Gavin then leans in and says something to him as Oskar pulls away. Gavin then walks around the ring, as Karl and Jack Barker, his All-Star Secret Service start to head around. Gavin tells them to back off. Ginny heads over to Oskar and leans over, talking to him. Sutter whips Slayton into the corner. He runs after and Slayton gets a boot up. He then runs out and spins around Sutter and into a waistlock. He then hits a snap German suplex. Sutter rolls over. Slayton goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Gavin breaks it up and rolls out of the ring. Slayton looks up, annoyed. He then gets up and walks over to Sutter as he stirs and kicks him in the ribs. He then nails him with a hard right. Sutter ends up in the corner. Slayton leans back and goes to run across, but Theron slides in and jumps up, catching Slayton with a lunging European uppercut. He falls back. Oskar then dives over onto him and hammers away on him with hard right hands. Gavin smiles. He climbs onto the apron as Sutter heads towards him. Gavin hops down.

Sharper: “Oskar again all over Slayton. Gavin thought about going in.”

Kayl: “Fate said otherwise!”

Sutter turns around as Oskar gets up and off of Slayton and Sutter kicks him in the ribs. He clubs him in the back and then whips him across the ring. Oskar bounces off and Sutter scoops him up and hits a vicious tilt-a-whirl slam. The crowd ohs. He goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Oskar kicks out. Sutter rolls over and Gavin enters and jumps up and hits a dropkick. Sutter falls back. Gavin gets up and Slayton lunges at him. Gavin drops down and rolls out of the ring. Slayton again scrambles to grab him before yelling at him. He then gets up as Sutter pulls himself up and Slayton grabs Sutter and hits an Olympic Slam. Slayton turns as Oskar runs into the ropes, bounces off and hits a flipping leg drop to the back of Slayton’s head, driving him back down. Oskar then exits to the apron and climbs up to the top rope. He looks at Slayton and Sutter as they get up. Gavin gives him a thumbs up as he then dives off with a somersault dive onto both men. He rolls through. Gavin slides in and goes for the pin on Slayton.

1!

2!

Slayton kicks out.

Sharper: “And Gavin sneaking in, trying to steal this.”

Kayl: “He hit a bitchin’ dropkick earlier”

Sharper: “And Oskar Theron not too pleased. He wasn’t sold on whatever Kemal Yilmaz was thinking.”

Oskar grabs Gavin and spins him to him. Gavin just holds his hands up as Jack and Karl hop onto the apron. The official tells them to get down. Just then, Sutter runs at both Gavin and Oskar and drills both with a double clothesline from hell. He lets out a yell. Gavin crawls to the ropes. Sutter walks over to him and grabs him before scooping him up and hitting a sidewalk slam. He pulls back on his legs.

1!

2!

Slayton breaks it up. Sutter rolls over as Slayton turns and crawls over to Gavin and grabs him by the head and hammers away. The crowd roars as Gavin covers up and Slayton nails him over and over again. Sutter gets up and just watches. Oskar runs across, but Sutter steps up and grabs him and hits a spinebuster. He rolls through for the pin.

1!

2!

Slayton turns and breaks it up. Gavin rolls to the apron and to the floor. Slayton turns back. He the3n turns annoyed as Karl and Jack now protect Gavin. Sutter rolls over and Slayton then hits a capoeira kick, knocking Sutter back. He whips Sutter across the ring and Slayton runs after him and hits a stinger splash! He steps back and grabs Sutter and his the Hammer of Dawn. He leans back.

1!

2!

Oskar Theron breaks it up with a lionsault. The crowd ohs. Slayton rolls over and then starts to get up, in pain. Theron then runs into the ropes, jumping to the middle rope and diving back and hitting the Diamond Bolt Cutter. He turns and hooks the leg.

1!

2!

Dante kicks out. Gavin then enters and runs over and hits a running elbow drop. He remains on him for the pin.

1!

2!

Dante kicks out again. Gavin rolls over as Oskar then looks at him. Sutter stirs and starts to get up in the ropes. Oskar pulls Gavin over and says something to him. Oskar then nails Sutter with a couple of hard rights while Gavin dusts himself off where Oskar grabbed him before joining Oskar and hammering Sutter as well with hard right hands. They then whip Sutter across the ring. He bounces off and they hit a double dropkick, knocking him down. Gavin then walks around the ring as Dante then grabs Oskar and throws him out of the ring. Gavin turns and sees Dante. His eyes widen as Dante runs over and hits a running high knee. Gavin falls back into the ropes. Dante then nails him with shot after shot after. He then pulls him in and goes for the Dante’s Inferno, but Gavin counter with a knee to the head.

Sharper: “Gavin just saving himself. Dante was looking to plant him with the Dante’s Inferno.”

Kayl: “And it’s clear the Shinigami Foundation is coming for blood!”

Gavin then kicks him in the ribs and hits a DDT. Gavin smiles as he rolls over. He then taps his forehead and starts to get up. He then looks around before getting up and posing. The problem for him though is Clyde Sutter getting up behind him. Gavin then turns around and walks into Sutter who kicks him in the ribs. He bends him over and hoists him up before hitting a buckle bomb. Gavin stumbles forward, falling into Sutter. Sutter looks at him and then grabs him. He then smirks, before suddenly, Oskar springboards to the top rope and hits a missile dropkick to the back of Sutter’s head. Gavin rolls down to the mat and to the ropes.

Sharper: “And Oskar Theron with the dropkick. Again, is he saving Gavin or is this because he wants to win?”

Kayl: “Can’t it be both?!”

Sutter hits the mat. He starts to get up and Oskar gets up and hits a jumping senton backsplash onto Sutter. He rolls him over and goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Dante then grabs Oskar and pulls him up. He snapmares him down and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting the flashing elbow. Dante then gets up and runs at Gavin as he gets up and hits a roaring elbow. He geos for the pin.

1!

2!

Gavin shoots his shoulder up. The crowd roars. Gavin rolls over and Dante then grabs him, dragging him backup .Oskar and Sutter stir. Slayton then pulls Gavin up and goes for a back drop, but Gavin backflips through. Sutter then runs over and goes for the clothesline, but catches Slayton. Slayton goes through the ropes to the floor. Oskar then jumps up and hits a jumping kick as Gavin runs at both Sutter and Oskar and goes for the Gavin Taylor Lariat, but with Sutter down, he nails Oskar. The crowd ohs. Oskar rolls over. Gavin looks at him and then turns and grabs Oskar. He then shrugs before going for a school boy.

1!

21

Oskar kicks out. And Gavin falls through the ropes and lands on Dante as he gets up. Gavin rolls through. Oskar gets up and Sutter drills him with the Unforgiven!

Sharper: “Gavin went to pin Oskar! But Oskar kicked out!”

Kayl: “I think he figured Oskar would stay down!”

Sharper: “He will now! He got Gavin off of him, but walked right into the Unforgiven! Gavin down! He landed on Slayton.”

Sutter covers Oskar.

1!

2!

3!

The bell sounds. Sutter rolls off. Jack and Karl Barker then run over to Gavin and grab him. They whisk him away as Dante fights up to his feet. He then looks at Gavin as Gavin is rushed out of the main arena area. Sutter gets up in the ring, smiling as he has his arm raised.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, Clyde Sutter!”

Sutter looks around as Melinda enters the ring. She joins her love. Oskar rolls over in the ring and glances at the stage as Ginny comes over to him.

Kayl: “They got Gavin the hell out of here!”

Sharper: “Dante Slayton back up and he had plans to get some revenge. It’s clear that Shinigami Foundation is wanting to get their hands on Gavin Taylor. But now, does Oskar Theron too?”

Kayl: “While fate smiles upon Clyde Sutter again!”

Sutter remains in the ring with Melinda Braddock as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Konrad Raab walking into the locker room of the European Fiery Nation. We see Oskar Theron shaking his head as Ginny Raab stands to the side. Kemal Yilmaz looks across from him.

Oskar: “You call that useful. The stupid asshole just screwed it up and cost me the match! And you want to side with him.

Kemal: “Maybe you’re not looking at the big picture. Then again, you weren’t really helping him out at all. He’s someone that responds well to people aligning with him. That’s why I’m going to leading us going forward not you. I have the big picture!”

Oskar: “Well Mister Big Picture…how’d that work with that Greek girl?”

Kemal steps up and Oskar and him grab each other, tussling a bit before Dakon and Ludvig come into focus to separate them.

Konrad: “Hey!”

Kemal and Oskar push away from one another.

Konrad: “I get you’re all trying to get noticed, but you fighting now isn’t going to be useful.”

Dakon: “Then get us our hands on that Enigma guy, we’ll take it out on him.”

Konrad: “Unfortunately, for you Dakon, that’s what I’ve come back from. I have him next week. I’ve wanted him before I call it and I’ll make sure I’ll make him regret him coming after you and Ludvig. Even if I love what he did to Xander.”

Kemal: “So then maybe you two go after Xander and Selena…take them out of the picture.”

Ludvig: “Been trying to. Selena getting into our business. We want a shot at the titles. And we’ll bust heads if we need to.”

Kemal: “Just like I’m trying to get to the US Title. No matter what some people here are thinking.”

Oskar rolls his eyes.

Konrad: “Well looks like we all have plans and –“

Just then, we see Tommy Valentine burst into the room, brandishing a chain. He throws it around the head and throat of Konrad and pulls him back. The crowd roars as Tommy pulls Konrad out into the hallway. Konrad struggles as Tommy tries to pull back on the chain, choking Konrad out.

Tommy: “I didn’t care for this at Under Attack, asshole. We’re not done. You didn’t put me down for good!”

The crowd roars watching this. We then see Dakon and Ludvig go to exit before a chair hits the door frame. We see Kandis holding the chair, running interference as Konrad starts to fade.

Kandis: “Tommy!”

Tommy: “Good enough!”

Tommy lets go and Kandis hops over Konrad as the EFN then run out of the room. Ginny runs over to check on Konrad as Tommy and Kandis run down the hallway. Dakon and Kemal jog a few strides down as Oskar and Ludvig check on Konrad and the scene cuts away.

Cowgirls from Hell vs. The Light in the Darkness

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

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 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. 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.

Phillips: “Introducing first, Amelia Nevado and La Pequeña Luz, they are... The Light In The Darkness!”

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: “Under Attack has historically been a very good pay-per-view for The Light In The Darkness, but this year it just wasn't meant to be.”

Kayl: “Both women fought their hearts out, but Amelia ended up falling just short against Syren. The one most relevant to this match, however, is Luz losing the United States Title to Meghan Strader.”

Sharper: “Give the very unwanted assist to Gavin Taylor, but while Meghan may have a point that Luz could now be free to move on and join Amelia in hunting for the World Title, these two could very well use this match as a warning not to forget that Luz does have a rematch she could take if she really wants to.”

Kayl: “Who knows? Maybe returning to their roots as the tag team that carried that entire division on their backs for so long could be just what the doctor ordered!”

The house lights dim as Rage Against The Machine’s rendition of “How Could I just Kill a Man” starts to play and the fans are on their feet.

Hey, don't miss out on what you're passing
You're missing the hootah of the funky Buddha
Eluder of the fucked up style's that get wicked
So come on as I start to kick it
'Cause we're like outlaws stridding, suckers are hiding
Jump behind the bush when they see me driving by
Hanging out my window
And my magnum taking out some putos

The lights start to flicker and Philips starts.

Phillips: “And their opponents... the reigning SCW United States Champion Meghan Strader and the 'Baba Jaga' Veronica Strader... representing...”

Acting kinda loco, I'm just another local kid
From the street getting paid for my vocals
Here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man!

Phillips: “... the COWGIRLS FROM HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man!
Here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man!
Here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man!
Here is something you can't understand

Veronica walks out first and does the old ZZTop swinging arms to point to the SCW United States Champion Meghan Strader walks out.

I've been doin' all the dumb shit, yo, because nothin' is coming from it
I'm not gonna waste no time fucking around, I got ya hummin'
Hummin', comin' at ya!
Then you know I had to gat ya!
Time for some action, just a fraction of friction (uh!)
I got the clearance to run the interference
Into your satellite, shining a battle light
Swing out the gat, and I know that we'll gat you right!

Veronica holds down the middle rope for her President, Champion and mother as Meghan wipes her boots on the apron before stepping in. They bump fists and Meghan hands her title and their kuttes to Vanessa Strader, their aunt and manager, who came out after them.

Sharper: “Meghan Strader made herself very clear last week that she's more than willing to take on anybody who wants the U.S. Title, whether it be Luz taking her rematch, Gavin taking this shot he claims he has, Damon Cage who we know has a future shot at that title courtesy of his win in KABLAMia...”

Kayl: “Let's not forget that if Gavin gets any bright ideas about getting involved again tonight, David Striker may not be too far behind! Those two absolutely have a lot of unfinished business.”

Sharper: “Meghan not afraid to make enemies, but at least she knows she'll have a respectful fight here tonight. Choosing Veronica to be her partner also an interesting choice... the last time we saw her in action here in SCW, probably the only two people who were able to ever really stop her were Luz and Amelia!”

Kayl: “You know she'd love to get at least one of those wins back alongside her mother here tonight, but they'd better be careful. I doubt Amelia and Luz have forgotten about Meghan jumping on the bandwagon of claiming they're too nice for this business and Under Attack could have fired them up more than ever!”

Both teams talk for a moment, with The Light In The Darkness coming to a decision first as Luz opts to start, with Amelia kissing her cheek before she steps out onto the apron. Luz bounces on the balls of her feet, motioning to Meghan as she seems eager to pick up where they left off from Under Attack, but Veronica says something to her that seems to lock in their decision as Meghan steps through the ropes. Luz looks slightly disappointed as referee Steve Hollinsworth signals for the bell, but she refocuses as she and Veronica circle one another. They lock up, but Veronica quickly gets the upper hand with her size advantage before taking Luz over with a snapmare. She starts applying a rear chinlock, but Luz manages to fall back before pulling her into a victory roll pin!

1!

Veronica kicks out immediately! They both get back to their feet and Luz nails Veronica with a forearm, but Veronica absorbs it and immediately responds with a stiff right hand! Luz wobbles for a moment and Veronica boots her in the gut before trying to go for a DDT, but Luz manages to twist out before stunning Veronica with a short-arm pump kick. Still holding onto Veronica’s arm, Luz runs to the ropes and springboard off the second one up to the top before transitioning into a split-legged springboard and moonsaulting back into an arm drag that sends Veronica across the ring!

Sharper: “Luz proving that having a week off may have been extremely beneficial for her, because Veronica’s having a hard time trying to get a hold of her!”

Kayl: “She’s slipperier than an eel right now and if she really gets up to speed… well, the Straders know full well how bad that could be for them!”

Veronica gets up and Luz runs at her, but Veronica sidesteps and sends her into the ropes. Luz rebounds before catching Veronica with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors! She grabs Veronica and starts pulling her towards her team’s corner to tag in Amelia, but Veronica elbows Luz in the gut a few times to stop her. She goes to irish whip Luz into the ropes, but Luz reverses. Veronica hits the ropes and hooks her arms around the top one to stop herself. Luz runs at her, but eats a boot that Veronica gets up. She reaches over and tags in Meghan, who enters the ring and clocks Luz with a hard right hand of her own before she and Veronica get behind Luz and take her down with a double Ukrainian leg sweep! Veronica rolls away and Meghan goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Luz kicks out!

Sharper: “Straders making the first tag of the match, looking to prove their family bond may be stronger than Luz and Amelia’s marriage.”

Kayl: “And Meghan knows full well that the sooner she wears down Luz, the easier things will be for her and Veronica.”

As Veronica returns to her team’s corner, Meghan pulls Luz to her feet before stunning her with a forearm shot to the face. She hooks her for a suplex, but Luz manages to block it. Meghan tries a second time, but Luz blocks this one as well. Meghan throws a couple of body shots to try and weaken Luz before making a third attempt, this time managing to get her up! Luz, however, kicks her legs and causes enough of an imbalance to flip through and land on her feet, where she immediately makes the tag to Amelia! Meghan turns just as Amelia enters the ring and shoots for a double leg takedown, taking Meghan to the mat. Luz runs off the ropes and uses Amelia as a stepping stool, and once she’s airborne Amelia rolls out of the way just in time for Luz to hit a standing shooting star press onto Meghan out of a slightly modified version of their Thorn Vault! Meghan sits up as Luz rolls off of her, and Amelia runs in and flips through before rolling Meghan into an arm-trap front facelock, keeping her on the mat and grinding away at her as Luz returns to their corner.

Sharper: “Almost a modified take on the Thorn Vault there and The Light In The Darkness turning the tables on the Straders.”

Kayl: “That’s the biggest difference between tonight and Under Attack: Luz can tag out to recover if she needs to!”

Meghan reaches around as Hollinsworth checks in with her, but she has no intention of submitting. She starts trying to drag herself closer to the ropes, but Amelia gator rolls the both of them back to the center of the ring before releasing the front facelock, rolling over into a fujiwara armbar! Meghan still refuses to submit when Hollinsworth asks, still trying to crawl towards the ropes. Luz claps from the apron, leading the crowd to cheering on Amelia’s submission efforts, though the camera does catch her glancing towards the stage and around the ringside area a few times. Meghan finally manages to reach the bottom rope and grabs it, and Amelia releases the armbar as soon as Hollinsworth goes to start counting. Meghan uses the ropes to pull herself back to her feet, shaking her head as she goes to reach for a tag, but Amelia cuts her off with a rear waistlock before taking her over into a bridging german suplex!

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Meghan gets a shoulder up! Veronica can be seen starting to step through the ropes, locking eyes with Amelia before she returns to the apron.

Sharper: “Meghan trying to weather the storm now of Amelia’s technical onslaught, a vastly different style when compared to Luz’s lucha libre.”

Kayl: “Luz also looking around constantly from the apron… honestly, I can’t blame her in case she thinks Gavin might try to involve himself again!”

Meghan pulls herself to her feet, and Amelia grabs her leg, perhaps looking for a dragon screw. Meghan, however, is having none of this as she clocks Amelia in the face with a right hand! She goes to pull away but finds Amelia still has her leg, so she catches her with another right hand and then follows up with an enzuigiri! Amelia falls to the mat and Meghan crawls towards her corner. By the time Amelia is pulling herself back up, Meghan tags in Veronica, who rushes Amelia and takes her down with a bulldog! She follows this up by pulling Amelia back to her feet, stunning her with a kick to the leg and then a boot to the gut before taking her over with a bridging northern lights suplex!

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Amelia kicks out! As Veronica pulls herself to her feet, we cut to an angle where we clearly see Meghan recovering on the apron, looking around as she tells Vanessa to keep her eyes peeled as well from ringside.

Sharper: “Meghan managing to tag out and if there’s any member of The Light In The Darkness that Veronica probably wanted more, it’s Amelia. She holds an old singles victory over her on top of that eight-person tag match win from Taking Hold of the Flame last year.”

Kayl: “Meghan, meanwhile, apparently just as worried as Luz is about someone potentially getting involved. Considering the target she put on her own back last week, I don’t blame her!”

Amelia sits up, reaching out for a tag to Luz, but Veronica grabs her by the hair and makes sure that isn’t happening. She connects with a few right hands to drive Amelia back towards the Cowgirls corner before tagging Meghan back in. Veronica hoists Amelia up in a bearhug as Meghan runs off the ropes, the two of them connecting with a hart attack that Veronica also chains into a spinebuster to drive Amelia into the mat! Veronica returns to their corner as Meghan picks Amelia up in a cravate, running towards the Cowgirls corner and up the turnbuckles. Veronica tags herself in as Meghan connects with the Vengeance, and Veronica climbs to the top turnbuckle and faces away from the ring before following up with the Veronicasault! She goes for the cover, hooking the leg as Luz steps into the ring.

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Meghan tries to cut Luz off with a clothesline, but she rolls underneath and turns it into a rolling thunder onto Veronica to break the pin!

Sharper: “The Straders starting to overwhelm Amelia with their teamwork, but Luz refusing to let them get the win that easily!”

Kayl: “The family bond of the Cowgirls is strong for sure, but the bond of love between The Light In The Darkness has pushed them both to great heights in the past!”

Luz rolls out of the ring before Meghan can try to grab her, though Luz can’t help but glance up towards the stage, just in case. Finding no sign of anybody, she walks around the ring to return to her team’s corner as Meghan returns to her corner. Veronica pulls Amelia back to her feet before tagging Meghan back into the match. Meghan steps into the ring as Veronica moves behind a wobbly Amelia, with Meghan motioning for Amelia to come to her. Veronica goes for the Welcome to Rivervale, intending to knock Amelia into whatever her mother has planned, but Amelia manages to duck and Veronica just barely stops herself from superkicking Meghan in the face! The mother and daughter exchange stunned looks for a moment before they see Amelia trying to move towards Luz. Veronica grabs her by the shoulder and spins her around into the A Like Supreme, but as Amelia is knocked into the ropes she swings like a pendulum in them for a moment before rebounding into a lunging european uppercut! Veronica hits the mat, but before Amelia can make another attempt to reach Luz, Meghan boots her in the gut before trying to hook her for Two For The Show, but Amelia manages to twist free and catches Meghan with the Cutting Ties!

Sharper: “Amelia, fighting tooth and nail to subdue the Straders enough to tag her wife back in!”

Kayl: “Amelia’s been in this match for a good while at this point, so a fresh Luz would be the Cowgirls’ worst nightmare!”

Amelia slowly manages to pull herself to her feet and lunges for her corner, tagging in Luz! The crowd erupts as Luz leaps up to the top turnbuckle and leaps off with the Vuelo Encantado onto Meghan! She goes for the pin.

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Veronica breaks up the pin! She pulls Luz to her feet, only for Luz to pull a page out of Amelia’s playbook and stun her with a couple of european uppercuts! She measures Veronica before doing a handspring off the ropes, looking for the Esperanza Brillante, but Veronica catches her with the Welcome to Rivervale! Luz falls into her corner as Veronica helps her mother up, but once the Straders recover, they find that Amelia has pulled herself to the top rope and Luz launches her at them with the Spicy Toss! As Amelia rolls out onto the apron and pulls herself back to her team’s corner, Luz measures a rising Veronica before catching her with the Flash Freeze!

Sharper: “Just when the Straders think they’ve got a way to slow Luz down, they’re caught by the teamwork of The Light In The Darkness!”

Kayl: “Meghan getting an introduction and Veronica getting a reminder of exactly why many have called them the greatest tag team in SCW’s modern era!”

Veronica rolls out to the floor as Luz looks around the arena, nodding to herself as she still sees no sign of anybody who may want to get involved. Meghan is slowly trying to pull herself back to her feet, and Luz goes to tag Amelia back in. Luz runs past the rising Meghan as The Light In The Darkness perhaps look for the Wisteria Waltz, but Veronica grabs Luz’s ankle and trips her up before pulling her out of the ring! She boots her in the gut before trying to set up for the Proud & Strong out on the floor, but Luz manages to pull herself up enough to push off of the apron with her hands and twist it into a hurricanrana that throws Veronica over the steel steps! Amelia sees this play out before turning her attention to Meghan, but the delay costs her as Meghan boots her in the gut before hooking her for My Friend of Misery! Just as she goes to deliver it, however, Amelia manages to twist out of it while reversing the hook on one of Meghan’s arms, pulling her into the Eye-Opener! Amelia rolls Meghan over for the cover, hooking the leg.

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Veronica tries to slide into the ring to break it up, but Luz rolls into the ring and dogpiles onto her to slow her down.

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Hollinsworth calls for the bell as “In the Name of Love” by Arion feat. Cyan Kicks hits the speakers again. Luz gets off of Veronica and helps Amelia to her feet as Veronica can be seen pounding the mat in frustration.

Phillips: “Here are your winners… The Light In The Darkness!”

Sharper: “Under Attack may not have been their night, but Amelia and Luz getting back to their roots tonight here in New Orleans and earning themselves a hard-fought win!”

Kayl: “Not to mention Amelia scoring the pin on Meghan! Maybe Luz isn’t the only half of this couple Meghan should keep an eye out for during this title reign!”

Hollinsworth raises Amelia and Luz’s arms in victory as the fans cheer, the both of them nodding before embracing one another. They turn to see Veronica slowly helping Meghan to her feet, the realization that she was pinned starting to sink in. As both teams lock eyes, The Light In The Darkness show nothing but respect as they smile and nod, though Luz also nods her head towards the United States Title that Vanessa is holding as she also climbs into the ring. Meghan just grins and tells both Luz and Amelia to “bring it on.” The Cowgirls From Hell slowly leave the ring to let The Light In The Darkness celebrate, though they take their sweet time with it, just in case anyone were to see this as a golden opportunity to strike, knowing that both teams wouldn’t hesitate to defend the other if push came to shove.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Destiny Page walking out of a locker room that has the KABLAMia official seal on it. She takes a few steps before Lexy Chapel runs into her.

Chapel: “Destiny! You…you have a working agreement with KABLAMia, right? RIGHT?”

Page: “Well I enjoy their services. I also am involved in their advertising now-“

Chapel: “Perfect! I need to talk to Derek. I need to say sorry again. I know I nearly ruined the show. I desecrated things. It’s always been a problem. I’d burst into flames if I walked into a church. Ha ha HA HA!”

Chapel nervously laughs.

Page: “I think it’s all water under the bridge-“

Chapel: “Oh…this…this is even more secretive. He’s keeping it close to his chest. His massive fat chest.”

Page: “Excuse me?”

Chapel: “I didn’t realize he was going to even hide this from the people he so-called trusts. I…all to keep bringing down Syren. This is all part of it. Look, sorry. Pretend I never talked to you!”

Chapel runs off as Page looks confused. We then cut back to the ring.

Phillips: “Please welcome at this time, returning…the SCW Chief Operating Officer, Alex ‘CHBK’ Desoubrais!”

The crowd cheers as “This is How a Heart Breaks” by Rob Thomas plays throughout the arena. A few moments pass before CHBK walks out from the back. He looks out at the crowd and nods before starting to make his way to the ring. He waves a bit to the crowd as he walks down the rampway.

Sharper: “It’s good to see CHBK back.”

Kayl: “Yes, hopefully he’s doing okay.”

Sharper: “Waylon Creek attacking him weeks ago. Creek now suspended indefinitely, the Fall of Man really no longer.”

Kayl: “The question is why CHBK is here.”

CHBK walks down to the ring and up the ring steps. He steps into the ring and looks around before going over to Jason Phillips, taking the microphone from him. He then turns back to the middle of the ring.

CHBK: “Hello New Orleans!”

The crowd cheers as Phillips exits the ring and the music fades out.

CHBK: “Thank you for that. For the last decade or so, New Orleans has become a second home for SCW. With so many coming from this region. Later tonight, we’ll see Amy Chastaine enter the ring for the final time.”

The crowd cheers. An “Amy!” chant starts to echo throughout the arena as CHBK looks around.

CHBK: “Tonight, Amy, we’ll all wishing you luck!”

The crowd cheers again.

Sharper: “Wonder if CHBK is pulling for Amy more than usual. Especially as she faces James Evans.”

CHBK: “I am honoured to have been able to return. I’m still dealing with some of the pain, but this is a sport I’ve been a part of for forty-five years and sometimes you just have to fight through it. But there’s another reason I’m happy to be here tonight.”

CHBK walks around the ring a bit.

CHBK: “Because SCW is continuing to reach new heights. And while we are seeing young and hungry talent start to challenge the established…there are always those who want one more run and to see if they can still go. And while, we had planned to see the man I am going to introduce make his return to start 2026…he couldn’t wait any longer.”

The crowd roars.

CHBK: “Fans…allow me to introduce…returning officially to Supreme Championship Wrestling…the Impact Player, Shaun Cruze!”

The crowd roars as “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell plays. The crowd cheers as we see Shaun Cruze walk out from the back, wearing a suit. He looks around, taking in the crowd response. He just nods and extends his arms. He then applauds the crowd a bit before starting to head to the ring.

Sharper: “Shaun Cruze, we’ve seen the vignettes. We saw him at a Wholesome Family Event, relaxing at KABLAMia.”

Kayl: “The relaxation must have worked. He’s back. Didn’t think we’d see him back.”

We then cut to see Frank Delatosso, the head of the investors backing SCW, sitting in one of the private boxes. He stands up, applauding Shaun.

Sharper: “And there you see Frank Delatossa, the CEO of SCW, the head of the investor’s group that is backing SCW. That purchase SCW a couple of years ago.”

Kayl: “Seems to have found out Shaun was here. Or maybe he’s here for Amy Chastaine.”

Shaun Cruze walks down the rampway to the ringside area. He walks over to the steel steps. He then steps into the ring. He walks over and shakes CHBK’s hand. CHBK hands him the microphone, before CHBK pats him on the back before then turning and exiting the ring. Shaun Cruze holds his arms up in the air as he looks around. He stands in the ring and nods. The music fades out as the crowd cheers. A “Cruze!” chant breaks out as Shaun Cruze looks around. He nods and smiles. He mouths “thank you” over and over as he looks around the ring. The chants continue for a few moments longer before Shaun brings the microphone to his mouth.

Cruze: “I had wondered what I would have thought here….”

Cruze walking around the ring a bit.

Cruze: “I had thought that my time in this ring had long since ended. That I had wrestled my last match. That I had ended the story on my terms.”

Cruze pauses a moment.

Cruze: “That I had rode off into the sunset. That I had the perfect life….I had done it all here in SCW. I had been a success out of the ring. I had made my money….saved my money…had a family.”

Cruze pauses again and smirks.

Cruze: “But yet here I am. And it’s not a one off. It’s not because I just felt like coming out here to say hi. I’m not here to sell a movie. I’m not here just to check out Bourbon Street…or the Blackout Academy!”

The crowd roars.

Cruze: “I’m here to see if I can get back to the top of the Supreme Championship Wrestling mountain!”

The crowd cheers. Shaun starts to walk around the ring.

Cruze: “I’ve been watching the talent here. Some I know well. Some I’m going to meet. And someone of them are looking to get to the top. Well they’re going to have to deal with me potentially in their way. It may have been a few days since I stepped into this ring, but I will put my instincts up against everyone and-“

“Unforgiven” by Metallica starts to play. Cruze turns to the entrance way as Clyde Sutter, now dressed in a suit, walks down from the back.

Sharper: “Wait a minute. Clyde Sutter on his way out here!”

Kayl: “Wants more than just the win!”

Sutter has a microphone in his hand. He stops about halfway down the rampway.

Sutter: “Well Mr. Cruze…seems like fate has brought you back here to SCW.”

The crowd roars.

Sutter: “And while you have a good message, things have changed. The good news is that you still have time to reconsider.”

Cruze: “I thought fate had already brought me back-“

Sutter: “And it can still reconsider…as it may have just brought you back to be an example for someone else. Such as me.”

The crowd boos.

Cruze: “That sounds like a challenge!”

Sutter: “It is what you want it to be, Cruze. Be careful with what you’ve wandered back into. The SCW you dominated it is no longer. And the only thing that is certain is that fate will determine what befalls you this time!”

Sutter gives a bit of a sinister laugh before he turns and heads to the back. Cruze looks at Sutter, watching him leave as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Shaun Cruze talking with Frank Delatosso backstage, the two even shaking hands at one point.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. There you see Shaun Cruze talking to the CEO of SCW, Frank Delatosso. Clearly he was here in part to see him.”

Kayl: “Guess so.”

Sofia Soldata vs. Diamond Steele

The chords of "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena, and there is no one in the beginning, only increasing the audiences expectations. Finally she appears a vision dressed completely in white and the atmosphere is energizing as Sofia Soldata has arrived, bouncing back and forth on the balls of her feet.

Phillips: "Now entering the arena, weighing in 137 pounds, please welcome Sofia Soldata!"

The all to familiar chorus hits and the crowd lets out a thunderous roar as Sofia becomes a ball of high energy running right for the ring at top speed. Arriving at the ring, she does not break stride sliding under the bottom rope and posing briefly with a large smile on her face before going to her corner and stretching while waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “The Chicago native is making her debut tonight. She’s searching to make a big splash and no doubt turn some heads.”

Kayl: “I caught a clip of some of what she had to say about Diamond. Not so flattering to say the least.”

Sharper: “Sofia called Diamond out. Let’s see how Diamond responds, she’s known to be slightly full of herself.”

Kayl: “Slightly?”

The entire arena goes dark and as it does that is when we can see a huge spotlight hitting the curtain and the silhouettes of five figures illuminate behind the curtain. We are able to see Ruby Steele playing a Bass Guitar, Jenni Taylor playing a guitar, and Emerald McAdams on a drum as they begin to cover Fall Out's Boy The Phoenix. They continue playing the song until one figure burst through the curtains. Sapphire smirks as she is holding a Diamond Studded Megaphone in his hands. She points at the crowd and flames appear in a circle.

It’s at that moment that we can see flame pyros going off one after another. We can hear a loud Bird HAWKING nose and that is when Diamond Steele emerges from the floor in her Phoenix inspired gear. She smiles as she gives her sister Sapphire a wicked grin before the two of them walk towards the ring.

The crowd boos as loudly as they can but Sapphire holds the megaphone and puts the Siren on using it to drown out the jeers. Diamond pays no attention to them as she just continues to make her way to the ring.

Philips: “Ladies and gentlemen making her way to the ring being accompanied to the ring by her sister Phoebe “Sapphire” Steele from London, England, RISING FROM THE ASHES…. She is “The Phoenix” Kate "Diamond" Steele!!!!!!!!”

Sapphire: AHEM!!!!!

Sapphire doesn’t seem impressed as she yells into the microphone and slides an index card to Phillips.

Phillips: “She is the MISTRESS OF THE MEGAPHONE, THE COUNTESS OF CATCH WRESTLING, THE SORCERESS OF SUBMISSIONS, THE SPARKLING SENSATION, THE SHINING STAR, THE PRINCESS OF PUNK, GOD’S GREATEST GIFT & GEMSTONE, DIAMOND STEELE!”

Sapphire: “Much Better.”

As the drums in the song pick up Diamond takes the moment to slowly make her way to the ring as Sapphire stands outside. Once inside Kate opens up a pocket mirror and admires how she looks and her hair as she takes a heavy interest in herself waiting for the match to begin. Diamond walks right by Sofia, not giving her any attention. She looks out at the crowd as the bell rings, and right off the bet, the SCW rookie rolls Diamond up!

Sharper: “Surprise pin! Diamond might have figured this match to be a foregone conclusion.”

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Kayl: “Almost three! But Diamond slips out.”

Sharper: “Sofia’s saying, don’t sleep on her!”

Diamond scrambles to her feet. Sofia is close behind her. She reaches for Diamond, but her opponent returns the favor with an inside cradle.

Sharper: “Diamond’s turn!”

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Kayl: “And Sofia almost got burned as well. Both women are trying to get under the skin of the other.”

Sharper: “And they reset, circling around in the middle of the ring. I bet both are going to be on guard for any trickery after that early exchange.”

They meet in the center of the ring, locking up. Sofia uses her size advantage to pull Diamond down into a front facelock. She exerts pressure to the neck and shoulders, wrenching up on Diamond. Diamond manages to slip out and shoves Sofia. Sofia charges forward and rebounds off the ropes, but catches herself before Diamond cold connects with a dropkick attempt. Diamond hits the canvas with a thud. Sofia stays aggressive, leaping forward for a splash, but Diamond rolls out of the way. Now, Sofia hits the canvas with a thud. Sofia goes to stand, but Diamond hammers down onto her back with some elbows. Sofia manages to shove Diamond back to gain some space. Diamond responds with a toe kick. Another toe kick. The third is caught by Sofia, who then drops and spins for a dragon screw.

Kayl: “Both women are trying to be the aggressor. I don’t think we’ve clearly seen anyone get the upper hand.”

Sharper: “Definitely not. Fast-moving matches. Of course, you want to set the tempo and dictate the pace, but neither woman is giving an inch.”

Kayl: “Sofia’s not letting that deter her. Look at her.”

Sharper: “She’s mounting on top of Diamond. Diamond’s entourage has to look on as Sofia begins to hammer down some forearms to their friend’s face.”

Kayl: “She wants to start her SCW career on the right foot, Adam.”

Diamond covers up, Sofia snatches an arm and rolls to the side, prying one arm free. Armbar locked in. Diamond begins to feel the pain jolt up from her arm being hyperextended. Diamond flails, tries to reach for the ropes, but they’re too far. She then tries to wrestle her arm free but fails. She falls back, staring at the ceiling as Sofia demands her to tap!

Kayl: “Submission victory, here we go!”

Sharper: “Diamond’s got to think of something! She’s trapped in the middle of the ring! Arm bar locked in deep!”

Diamond goes quiet for a moment. Referee drops down to check on her. Suddenly, she launches herself forward and rolls Sofia up, pinning her shoulders to the mat.

Sharper: “There’s her get out of jail free card! The pin!”

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Sharper: “Sofia is forced to break the hold to escape the pin attempt by Diamond Steel. She reached deep into the bag of tricks again and found the answer.”

Kayl: “Diamond wasn’t going to let her win that easily!”
Both ladies fight to their feet. Sofia steps forward, right into a series of kicks. A round house kick knocks Sofia back into the corner. Diamond backpedals and charges forward with a yakuza kick. Boot collides with skull. Sofia staggers out of the corner, and from behind, Diamond brings her to the mat with a running bulldog. Diamond pops back up, rubbing her arm as her entourage shouts obnoxious words of encouragement. Diamond waves Sofia to get to her feet once more. Sofia stumbles to her feet, searching for Diamond. As soon as she locates her, Diamond boots her in the gut, backpedals into the ropes, and comes around with the float over DDT.

Sharper: “Diamond unleashing a torrent of offense onto the newcomer.”

Kayl: “She did not like that Sofia tried to embarrass her with that armbar. She’s been hot ever since she escaped that predicament and hasn't let up.”

Sharper: “Diamond shoves Sofia onto her back. Cover!”

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Sharper: “And Sofia gets the shoulder up. She still has life in her.”

Diamond takes a hold of Sofia head and forces Sofia up to her feet. Diamond smirks, showing her confidence before whipping Sofia into the ropes. Diamond hesitates for a moment before running towards the opposite side of the ring and rebounds, but as she turns around, Sofia’s there already with the Lights Out!

Sharper: “Lights Out! Out of nowhere, Sofia strikes!”

Kayl: “Diamond might be out! Sapphire is beside herself!”

Sharper: “The cover!”

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3!

Sharper: “One moment delay, and that is all Sofia Soldata needed to seize the victory.”

Kayl: “Talk about an impressive start for Sofia Soldata. Just as you thought she was in trouble, she responded with a home run!”

Phillips: “The winner of the match, by pin fall, Sofia Soldata!”

Soldata gets up and has her arm raised. She smiles as she looks around and nods. The scene cuts away.

Sharper: “Let’s now go backstage to Jessica Winters. Jessica?”

The scene opens up to show Jessica Winters standing outside of one of the locker rooms. Melinda Braddock and Fiona Logan stand with her.

Jessica: “Thanks Adam. I’m here with the Vision, Fiona Logan and Melinda Braddock. You asked for some time-‘

Melinda: “Fate always wants to talk to its chosen assassins, but this is something a bit different.”

Fiona: “More that we see what’s going on with the World Tag Team Champions. I heard that the EFN wanted a shot.”

Melinda: “Do we really need to say otherwise? While Selena Frost and Xander Valentine are engaged in their pissing contest, a team of pure skill and chemistry is already here and also is undefeated. Right Glimmers…”

Fiona: “Two undefeated teams. And in our case, a team that has held gold in every promotion we’ve been in. This is an easy decision.”

Melinda: “And fate should smile upon it.”

Melinda smiles as she looks at the camera. Fiona smirks behind her as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as Ravyn Taylor walks down one of the hallways in the Smoothie King Center. She takes a few steps before we see Autumn Valentine running up behind her.

Autumn: “Ravyn! Look, we need to talk.”

Ravyn turns and smirks.

Ravyn: “Lexy’s now coming to you?”

Autumn: “Well, no, I-“

Ravyn: “Well sometimes her actions have consequences-“

Autumn: “She’s not coming to me. I’ve not talked to her tonight. I do need to talk to you.”

Ravyn: “Why? If it’s about Zoe, you know she deserves a shot at something. She’s been solid as of late. She’s in the conversation at the very least.”

Autumn: “Not even about that. Look, we need to talk. You know how I’m practically assisting CHBK.”

Ravyn: “Yes, somehow you got that position.”

Autumn: “The last few weeks he’s been gone. I’ve been in the room for some of these meetings. There are some changes coming. Look…I shouldn’t even be talking to you this obviously. Just…”

Ravyn: “I can get Zoe-“

Autumn: “I need to talk to you.”

Autumn looks around.

Autumn: “I have to go.”

Autumn heads off as Ravyn is clearly intrigued.

Sharper: “What’s that about?”

Kayl: “She’s spooked about something.”

Deanna Frost vs. Polly Pingotti

SCW Television Championship

Shot of Adrenaline Tournament

Phillips: “The following contest is a Shot of Adrenaline Tournament match, scheduled for one fall, and it is for the SCW Television Championship!”

The chords of "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson fill the arena, causing a roar from the audience as bright, fall leaves seem to blow and fly on the LED screens on and around the ramp. From the back curtain, out runs Deanna Frost, taking in the audience before running to the right side, then the left side, shouting to them in excitement. The 'leaves' follow her as she does. Returning to the middle, Deanna gives a spin on one foot, her arms outstretched, the 'leaves' circling her below her feet.

Phillips: “Introducing first, the challenger, from Manhattan, New York, she is… Deanna Frost!”

Hearing her name, Deanna stops her spin, side facing the ring, and, with one hand over her heart, her free hand arcs around to point forward, the 'leaves' flying down the ramp and 'circling' the ring LED barriers. Making her way down to the ring, Deanna high-fives fans along the way until she reaches the ring. Sliding under the ring, the redhead jumps to her feet, making her way to the middle ropes and leaning over them, one arm raised to the crowd. She does the same to the other sides of the ring! On the last time, Deanna hops back into the ring as the lights return to normal.

Sharper: “We mentioned earlier how Dexter Grant had been undefeated thus far throughout Shot of Adrenaline, but he’s not the only one. Deanna Frost also has yet to lose a match in her run, and the only reason I don’t believe she’s fully secured a guaranteed spot in the next round yet is because she’s technically behind a match.”

Kayl: “She’s the only person in this tournament who actually properly wrestled Spencer Pryce before he went down with an injury and awarded two free points to everybody else, but that also puts her in the very crowded field of everyone who’s not Dexter fighting for those remaining three spots. If anyone’s got a strong case to make it happen, though, I’d say it’s Deanna.”

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot. A few seconds pass, which is when an open field is shown up on the SCW tron. A flock of birds rise up from the tall grass and fly away as the sound of a piano can be heard playing, leading into the opening of "Bird Set Free" by Sia. The moment the opening words are heard, Polly steps out from the back wearing a black skirt and matching black halter top, wheeling out a small black wagon with her right hand. The SCW Television Title can be seen around her waist. A camera by the stage catches a glimpse of still photos inside the wagon, clearly taken by an instant camera. A picture of her reaction after what went down at Rise to Greatness is the photo that garnishes the camera’s attention.

Polly stops and stands at the forefront of the stage. She looks up at the tron to see one straggling bird rise up from the grass all by its lonesome. Polly admires the one small bird that begins to fly away now too until Sia reaches the chorus, which is when she turns around as a pair of pyros goes off on each side of the entranceway. The nearest camera catches her piercing bright green eyes as she begins to walk down the ramp and down to the ring. The crowd has an aura of uncertainty as they all watch her go.

Phillips: “Her opponent, from Panguitch, Utah, she is the SCW Television Champion… Polly Pingotti!”

No smile comes to Polly's face as her unmistakable green eyes are just locked on the ring in front of her. As she arrives at the ring apron, she places her left hand into the left pocket of the black skirt she has on and pulls out a gray stone that has a black dot that appears to have been drawn on it. She looks very entranced by the stone. As her music comes back around to the second chorus, she puts the stone back into her pocket and seals the skirt's velcro pocket shut. Polly then goes to the steel ring steps, parks her small black wagon, and then walks up the steps and gets into the ring. Once inside the ring she stands right in the middle, closes her eyes, and just stands completely still. She opens her eyes back up and light on her feet chooses a corner of the ring to wait in. She unclips the Television Title belt and hands it to referee Jennifer Cassidy to hold up for the fans as she crosses her arms in front of her and starts tapping her left foot, her full attention turning towards Deanna Frost across the ring from her.

Sharper: “Speaking of that crowded field, Polly Pingotti is also right in the middle of it, and she’s made no secret of how badly she wants to lock down one of those spots and get one step closer to another Adrenaline Title shot.”

Kayl: “She’s also in contention with Chris Lawler, who luckily for her fell short against Dexter earlier tonight but does hold a win over her thanks to interference from another Frost in Selena. Polly herself got robbed by Dexter at Under Attack and with so little left of the table to run, she may be more dangerous than ever trying to advance.”

Referee Jennifer Cassidy signals for the bell and Polly immediately rushes Deanna, who ducks a clothesline from her. Polly uses the turnbuckles to stop herself and turns around, swinging to try and catch Deanna before she can capitalize, but Deanna blocks it and counters with an elbow strike to the side of the jaw. She throws a few more elbow strikes to stun Polly in the corner before applying a front facelock. Deanna tries to pull Polly out of the corner, but Polly grabs onto the ropes to keep them there for a moment before she manages to lift Deanna off the mat. Deanna kicks her legs as Polly manages to throw Deanna off of her, but Deanna lands on her feet on the apron. Deanna tries to sweep Polly’s leg out from under her, but she manages to block this before trying to throw a roundhouse kick, but Deanna blocks in return. Polly finally grabs Deanna around the head and drops to her knees, catching her throat across the top rope and sending Deanna to the floor to recover.

Sharper: “Polly being very aggressive right out of the gate and even willing to use tactics like that using the ropes.”

Kayl: “Can you blame her, Adam? TV Title aside, she knows the winner of this match may very well punch their ticket to the next round and this late in Shot of Adrenaline, this could very well be her last chance to make it happen.”

Deanna clutches at her throat out on the floor, leaning against the barricade for a moment to try and catch her breath. She doesn’t notice Polly stepping out onto the apron until Polly gets a running start and leaps off the apron with a variation of the Bird Set Free, wiping out Deanna on the floor! The fans give a mixed reaction, though there seems to be more cheers for the impressive athleticism. Polly pays it no mind regardless, throwing Deanna back into the ring before hopping onto the apron and climbing to the top rope, where she leaps off and connects with a big splash! Polly stays on top of Deanna, hooking the leg for a cover.

1!

2!

Deanna kicks out!

Sharper: “Polly all over Deanna here in the early-going of this match, just smothering her with offense.”

Kayl: “Desperation really pushes people to the brink and in Polly’s mind, there may be no one on the entire roster more desperate than her for this win here tonight.”

Polly pulls Deanna up just enough to start applying a rear naked choke, trying to take advantage of the splash and keep Deanna from getting any more air into her lungs. Jennifer Cassidy checks in with Deanna, but she refuses to submit as she works to start trying to get her feet under her, despite Polly’s bodyscissors. As Deanna very slowly starts getting to her feet, Polly releases the bodyscissors and transitions the hold into a more traditional sleeper, even thrashing Deanna back and forth a bit to try and wear her out quicker. Deanna manages to turn her body enough to catch Polly in the gut with an elbow strike, followed by a second one. Polly still maintains the sleeper hold, so Deanna backs her into the corner, the impact being enough to loosen Polly’s grip so she can drop to one knee and snapmare Polly over to finally free herself! Polly rolls through and tries to maintain her advantage by throwing another roundhouse kick, but Deanna ducks it before grabbing Polly and taking her to the mat in a rear naked choke of her own!

Kayl: “Turnabout’s fair play!”

Sharper: “Deanna giving Polly receipt for that rear naked choke and she’s finally getting some momentum in her favor that she sorely needed.”

Polly’s arms frantically flail around, trying to find the ropes as Deanna constricts her like a snake, trying to return the favor from Polly aiming to choke her out moments ago. Jennifer Cassidy checks in with Polly, but she practically screams her refusal to submit as she starts inching them closer and closer to the ropes, finally managing to grab the bottom one!

1!

2!

Deanna releases the rear naked choke, rolling away and taking the opportunity to get her bearings as she slowly rises back to her feet. Polly uses the ropes to help her back up, but as she turns, Deanna catches her with a standing dropkick that sends Polly up and over the top rope and out to the floor!

Sharper: “Polly now on the floor and Deanna may have completely shifted the momentum of this match.”

Kayl: “That’s not what Polly wants to hear right now.”

Polly uses the apron to help pull her to her feet, and the frustration on her face is clear as she smacks the apron and takes a moment to walk around the ring, taking advantage of there being no countouts in these tournament matches to try and reset as Deanna watches her carefully, getting her own bearings in the process. After a moment, Polly finally pulls herself onto the apron and steps back into the ring. As she closes the distance, she lunges and locks up with Deanna, the two women struggling for the advantage before Deanna manages to get a side headlock applied and uses a headlock takeover to get Polly to the mat. Polly manages to catch Deanna with a headscissors to free herself, forcing Deanna to have to kip up to escape. As Polly rises to meet her, Deanna leaps up, perhaps looking for the Cold-Snapmare, but Polly manages to shove Deanna off and sends her facefirst into the top turnbuckle! Deanna staggers out of the corner and Polly catches her with a spear! She pulls Deanna away from the ropes before going for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Deanna kicks out!

Sharper: “Momentum swinging back into Polly’s favor now as she almost got Deanna with that spear!”

Kayl: “Maybe that’s all she needed: a moment to calm down and reset after being aggressive started working against her.”

Polly looks a little irritated that Deanna kicked out, but takes a deep breath and tries to keep her cool. She moves to climb to the top turnbuckle, measuring Deanna as she slowly rises. Once she’s up and turns around, Polly leaps off for the Bird Set Free, but Deanna ducks and throws herself forward to avoid it, leaving Polly to crash and burn! Polly slowly gets back to her feet, clutching at her back, and Deanna moves in to grab her before planting her with the Spring Fling DDT! Deanna rolls Polly over and goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Polly gets a shoulder up!

Sharper: “Polly taking a risk and it didn’t pay off, but there’s still enough fight left in her to kick out after the Spring Fling!”

Kayl: “Maybe that wouldn’t have been the case if Deanna had named it after Spring Break or something? Still a sign of how badly Polly wants this win if she’s forcing Deanna to think bigger to put her away.”

Polly slowly starts to get back to her feet as Deanna measures her, and when Polly turns, Deanna lifts her onto her shoulders for The Checkmate! Polly, however, kicks her legs and catches Deanna in the side of the jaw with a few elbow strikes to squirm free, landing in front of her. Polly hooks Deanna for a side effect, but Deanna manages to elbow her way free in return. As Polly turns, stunned by the stiff elbow that caught her in the side of the head, Deanna grabs her from behind and takes her over in a big release german suplex! The fans are on their feet as Deanna rises, nodding to herself and feeding off their energy. She runs to the ropes and springboards off into a lionsault, but Polly manages to get her knees up! The air feels like it’s been sucked out of the arena as Deanna gets to her knees, clutching at her midsection. Polly rolls over to the ropes and slowly pulls herself up, eyeing Deanna before she breaks into a sprint and connects with a nasty-looking Head Turner!

Sharper: “Polly with the Head Turner! Deanna’s in deep trouble here!”

Kayl: “Polly could be on the verge of that big win she’s been starving for!”

Polly nods to herself, starting to believe she might be able to pull this off. She grabs Deanna by the head and pulls her up enough to shove it between her legs, looking for the Polly Pop! As she goes to leap into the move, however, Deanna manages to escape with a back body drop that sends Polly over, only for Polly to flip through and land on her feet! Deanna, catching this out of the corner of her eye, runs off the ropes and goes for The Burnout, but Polly manages to sidestep! As Deanna stumbles towards the opposite set of ropes, she’s suddenly clobbered by someone who just hopped up into the apron! The fans gasp and then start booing as Jennifer Cassidy calls for the bell since this blatantly happened right in front of her. This, however, doesn’t stop the man known as Just Some Loser from stepping between the ropes and beginning to violently stomp away at Deanna.

Sharper: “What the hell? This guy, this newcomer who’s insisted on being known as Just Some Loser, attacking Deanna Frost out of absolutely nowhere!”

Kayl: “Why? What did Deanna do to him?”

Sharper: “Hell if I know! He only debuted about a month ago and hasn’t done much beyond the two matches he’s wrestled since!”

Kayl: “I’d say this is a bold move to try and quickly make a name for yourself, but I think he might’ve made a big mistake!”

Polly stands in the corner, watching Just Some Loser’s assault in disbelief, but it’s not long before it begins to dawn on her what this means and she absolutely snaps. Just Some Loser, not even paying attention to her, hauls Deanna to her feet and starts hooking her for the We’re Friends Now, but Polly pulls some dust out of her skirt pocket and just throws it right in his eyes! Just Some Loser drops Deanna and backs against the ropes, blinded and trying desperately to clear his eyes, but it leaves him open for Polly to blast him with Eat My Dust! Just Some Loser just slumps against the ropes, but Polly doesn’t hesitate to start pulling him into position for the Polly Pop, but he manages to shove her off before rolling out of the ring! He staggers up the ramp, still trying to clear his eyes as Polly yells and demands that he bring his ass back to the ring.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this match, as a result of a disqualification… Deanna Frost! However, as titles cannot change hands on a disqualification, STILL your SCW Television Champion… Polly Pingotti!”

Hearing this announcement both draws a mixed reaction from the fans and confirms Polly’s fears, and it only infuriates her even more as she smacks the top rope and starts pacing around the ring, trembling in anger and occasionally demanding that Just Some Loser come back to the ring right now, but he just continues backing up the ramp and trying to clear his vision.

Sharper: “Well, Polly’s Television Title reign is still intact thanks to this technicality, but you know what she wanted even more and Just Some Loser just cost her for who knows what reason.”

Kayl: “I want to say the two points Deanna just won might’ve booked her through to the next round of Shot of Adrenaline, and what may have been Polly’s last chance to secure the same may have been stolen from her. I just want to know why the hell this new guy even decided to get involved in this match in the first place!”

Jennifer Cassidy hands Polly the Television Title belt, but Polly just rips it out of her hands and keeps pacing around the ring, looking like she might be seconds away from tearing her own hair out in sheer anger. She glances over at Deanna, who looks nothing like a winner as she’s still down on the mat with Jennifer Cassidy now checking on her. Polly starts to step towards her, but ultimately lets it go, recognizing Deanna’s suffered enough and certainly wouldn’t have wanted to win this way if she had a choice. That, however, just drives Polly to climb out of the ring and start storming to the back, perhaps to hunt for the man who may have just cost her a chance to advance in Shot of Adrenaline.

COMMERCIALS

We open up to see security in the luxury box of the SCW CEO Frank Delatosso.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. We had a situation during the commercial break.”

Kayl: “Kimberly Williams is trying to influence people, including our CEO!”

DURING THE COMMERCIAL BREAK:

We see Frank Delatosso in his luxury box, looking around before we see Kimberly Williams coming up behind him. She grabs him by the collar and spins him around. We don’t know what she’s saying as she then hops over the back of the seats, sitting next to him, wrapping her arm around Delatosso. Delatosso looks around as Kim keeps trying to talk to him. We then see security running into the room and going over to Kim and starting to try and get her out of the private box. The Breakdown logo comes up on the screen.

The first chords of "Immortal" by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play over the PA system. The crowd cheers as Glory Braddock walks out onto the stage. She looks around, scanning the crowd, before starting to make her way down to the ring.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock not here on Breakdown last week, but she had a hard fought contest against Cid Turner at Under Attack. She fell short though.”

Kayl: “And someone like her, a lot of pride, you know it had to sting.”

Sharper: “The question is now what’s next for Braddock here in SCW.”

I come alive at the second of midnight
So I can fly when the world is asleep
You scream and howl as I'm taking the first bite
Blood on my tongue tastes of eternity

People will come and go
Some stories never told
They bury me down below
But I'll never die
'Cause I'm immortal
Yes, immortal

The British Bombshell steps up the steel steps and then onto the ring apron. She poses momentarily on the apron, allowing people to take snapshots before stepping through the ropes and into the ring.  Once in the ring Glory heads to the center of the ring and poses once more. She goes to the corner where a microphone waits for her. She takes it and goes back to the middle of the ring. The music fades out.

Glory: “SCW…I’m sorry. I’m sorry to myself.”

Glory pauses.

Glory: “I had hoped I would be standing here as the SCW World Champion. I had put myself in the position to win the title. I had put myself in the position to be challenging for the title. I believed in myself…and I got the opportunity.”

Glory then pauses.

Glory: “But I did not take advantage of it. And for that, that’s on you, Cid Turner. Somehow you found a way to beat me. To find a way to turn back the clock. And while I can recognize that and give you kudos….”

Glory shakes her head.

Glory: “I don’t have to like it.”

Glory walks around the ring.

Glory: “I’ve been in this sport for a long time. I don’t have to like it when I get beaten in that ring. Under Attack was my night to right one wrong and have the World Title reign I know I deserve. And it didn’t happen. You stopped me…and I wasn’t good enough. Again, I don’t have to like it.”

Glory pauses again.

Glory: “Just like I didn’t have to like the opportunity in front of me last May. When I last took a shot on myself. And I stand here now, I may have been beaten, but I know I can earn a shot. I know what it takes. And I know I can do it again!”

The crowd roars.

Glory: “All that’s happened is that Cid Turner showed me that I need to be even better. I was THIS close to getting it done. But that’s not good enough. And while James Evasn has his shot, I’m not going to just wait for another one. I’m going to earn it and make sure I get one more shot. One more shot to prove I can hold that title and-“

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

LEXY CHAPEL PRESENTS

“Groupie” by Cassie Steele then hits the PA system as we see Syren walking out from the back, accompanied by Lexy Chapel.

Sinfully Seductive
Captivatingly Corrupt
DARK FANTASY

She stops on the stage. Syren has a microphone in her hand. Lexy starts to yell at the ring as Glory turns to the stage.

Syren: “Did you not want to see me? You don’t have to like that either.”

The crowd roars.

Glory: “This doesn’t involve you, Syren.”

Syren: “This time it does. Because I am in the spot you were a couple of months ago. I’ve called my shot. And I’ve dealt with Meghan Strader. I’ve taken on those who stood up to me. I defeated Amelia Nevado. And I’ve bet on MYSELF to earn a World Title shot. And I said I’d hold gold before 2025 is out, but James Evans stopped me. That doesn’t mean I’m not going to do everything I can to be next in line.”

Glory shakes her head.

Syren: “And I know you don’t like that. Because when you bet on yourself, it all started because you had an issue with ME getting involved.”

Glory: “You didn’t deserve anything then, love.”

Syren: “Well things have changed, Glory. I’m not out here to challenge you. That’s only there if you want it. I’m out here to tell you, that if you’re going to earning your way back to the top…you’re now going to HAVE to go through me, because if I have anything to say about it, whether it’s from beating Cid or beating James, I will be World Champion…and you’ll have to beat me for that title!”

Syren pauses as the crowd roars.

Syren: “And if you don’t like it…be totally JEALOUS….and do something about it!”

“Groupie” starts to play again. Lexy Chapel sticks her tongue out at Syren as Syren locks eyes with Glory. Glory locks eyes with her. Syren then turns and heads to the back.

Sharper: “Glory Braddock saying she’s not giving up on her goal of being World Champion, but an increasingly confident Syren stepping up.”

Kayl: “And it’s a bit different than May. In May, you could’ve made a call about Syren and her World Title hopes. A lot has changed since then. And I think Glory knows it!”

Syren disappears to the back, followed by Lexy Chapel as the scene cuts away.

Backstage, we cut to see Cid Turner standing with Jessica Winters in the SCW interview area.

Winters: “Jessica Winters here and I’m with the SCW World Champion, Cid Turner. Cid…in a few moments, you’ll see James Evans face Amy Chastaine in a New Orleans Street Fight. Last week, we had it confirmed – James Evans will face you in a Shattered Reality match at Shattered Reality, your title on the line.”

Cid; “What the hell is that? Shattered Reality match? Is this getting cute? Look, I just saw James Evans run down Ryan LeCavalier last week. He’s been a loose cannon for weeks. Now, he’s facing Amy…and it’s Amy’s last match. Guess who I’m pulling for!”

The crowd roars.

Cid: “The man is a problem and I don’t know what he’s thinking, but I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I am not giving up this title. When it leaves me, this all ends. I can’t fathom that. You’ll have to kill me in the ring to take it from me. And James, I mean it, I can’t understand a world, a career, without it. So you say you’re going to shatter my reality, I’m going to try and shatter yours…but you need to survive tonight and something tells me that Amy Chastaine is going to make that difficult! I’ll be watching every second!”

Winters: “Thank you Cid. Next, Amy Chastaine, one more match, against James Evans. It’s next, here on Breakdown!”

The scene fades to black.

COMMERCIALS

Amy Chastaine vs. James Evans

New Orleans Street Fight

The opening of “Shot from a Cannon" can be heard blaring through the PA system.  The camera will pan through the curtain as the face of James Evans appears, igniting a negative reaction from the crowd, as they shower him in jeers. The camera remains on James as he breaks through the curtain. The boos intensify as James looks out at the crowd.

"Ten minutes in he's sweating
Should I have asked for more than fame?
Ignore that beast, he's smiling
It's not 'til next New Year's Eve"

James slowly makes his way to the ring, as images of him winning various championships and hitting various moves appear on the screen. He reaches the ring, staring at it.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with TV time remaining and it is a New Orleans Street Fight. First, on his way to the ring, from New York City, New York, he is James Evans!”

"Wish I could get that list
Yes, I would burn that list
Down he goes"

James then makes his way up the ring steps, before turning and facing the crowd, who continue to boo.

"Set him down to a real life failure
Held fast like the field mice, been there
Give a nod as if he knows, come round
Dead last with a drumroll when the dam blows"

He then goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle, his back to the crowd, as the screen shows James lifting the SCW World title above his head, as his music comes to an end.

Sharper: “James Evans and Amy Chastaine have been at each other’s throats since August. They met at Apocalypse. It ended inconclusively. Tonight, there’s going to be a clear winner.”

Kayl: “And it’s going to be violent. Amy Chastaine wanted this. This is her final night. And James Evans may be thinking about the World Title, but he better be focusing on Amy tonight.”

Blue and white lights flash as a fast drumbeat fills the arena followed by the words:

{I will not be afraid! I will not be afraid!}

The crowd roars as Amy Chastaine appears at the top of the stage wearing a unique robe, with Amy Chastaine airbrushed alongside scenes from New Orleans. “Hell & Consequences” by Stone Sour continues. She looks around the arena as she steps forward and scans the crowd. She takes a few deep breaths before then throwing her arm in the air., looking upwards as she does. Blue and red pyro shoots out in the air. She then looks around as her nameplate comes up on the screen.

Phillips: “ His opponent, making her way to the ring, from New Orleans, Louisiana... Amy Chastaine!”

The crowd erupts in cheers. Amy starts down the rampway, her energy matching the music as she greets a few fans along the way. We see SCW CEO Frank Delatosso watching back in his luxury box.

{'Ive done this on my own, and I don’t care what you do to me,
I won't hand over what is mine
I've done this for too long, to let you take it away from me,
it's too late to stop me, cause I refuse to die.}

Reaching the ring, Amy hops onto the apron. Stepping through the ropes, Amy then goes to the near corner and hops up onto the second turnbuckle, posing with one hand on her hip, the other raised overhead. She smiles and nods at the cheering crowd, seemingly in time to the music. Amy then hops down and walks to the opposite corner as the music fades. She then reaches into the pockets of her robe and looks across.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine wearing a unique robe, airbrushed by a local artist, highlighting Amy’s ties to this community.”

Kayl: “Unabashedly representing her hometown in her last match in her hometown!”

The bell sounds and James Evans storms over to Amy Chastaine, but Chastaine, suddenly throws powder into the eyes of Evans, having hidden it under her robe. Amy throws her robe off. Evans spins around, swinging wildly as Amy watches him before he turns around and Amy runs at him and spears him down. The crowd erupts as Chastaine nails James Evans with hard overhead right hands to the jaw and to the head. James Evans tries to cover up as Chastaine keeps throwing hard rights. The crowd cheers loudly as Evans moves to the ropes, shimmying himself, while struggling to see. Amy keeps throwing hard right hands as Evans grabs the bottom rope and pulls himself to the floor. He rolls over and falls to the floor. H gets up, wiping his eyes before Amy exits to the apron. She then takes a running start and jumps off, landing on the back of James Evans and riding him down to the mats. The crowd erupts again. Amy then hammers away with repeated punches to the back of James Evans’s head.

Sharper: “Chastaine all over Evans to start! All over him!”

Kayl: “Welcome to the mean streets of New Orleans, James!”

Amy gets up and walks around the ringside area, heading over to the timekeeper’s table. James Evans winces, trying still to get the powder out of his eyes, as he starts to get up. He gets up and turns to Chastaine when suddenly an office chair flies across, nailing Evans in the head. The crowd roars as Amy looks over at Evans.

Sharper: “Well, Phillips’ chair! To the head of Evans!”

Kayl: “This is a New Orleans Street Fight, not a battle in Office Depot!”

Amy then heads over to Evans as he gets back up and nails him with a hard right and then another. She backs up and then runs at him and hits a jumping knee. Evans falls back into the barricade. Amy then turns and looks under the ring. She looks around before grabbing a steel chair. She takes it and turns and steps up, but Evans then runs at her and lifts her up in a spear before slamming her down on the mats. The crowd ohs as Amy rolls over and the chair bounces off the mat. Evans rolls over. He then rubs his eyes again as Amy starts to get up and Evans pulls himself. He looks around annoyed before Amy turns and Evans runs at her and spears her back into the announce table, back first. Amy grimaces and falls down to a knee. Evans then grabs her by the head and throws her back first into the announce table. Amy drops down and rolls over. Evans then looks at the announce table and takes off the top covering. He throws it down.

Sharper: “Amy thrown into our table twice.”

Kayl: “May be about to go through it!”

Sharper: “Evans thinking of what to do here.”

Evans turns and grabs Amy and Amy suddenly low blows him. The crowd roars. Evans grimaces in pain. Amy then looks at him before grabbing him by the head and pulls him hard into the steel steps. The top half bowls over as Amy staggers around. Evans pushes up on the steel steps as Amy then runs over and jumps up and grabs him by the head and drives face first into the bottom half of the stairs with a bulldog! Amy rolls through as James rolls down the side of the steps. Amy then pulls herself up and stomps James in the head. She then grabs him and drags him up. She then lifts him up and rolls him into the ring. Amy slides in after. Evans start to stir and Amy drives her elbow into the back of his head. James rolls over.

Sharper: “Chastaine fighting as if this is literally her last match. And it is. She is making sure James Evans won’t get to Shattered Reality!”

Kayl: “And Cid Turner is watching. We know this.”

Amy then grabs him and pulls him up, but Evans then nails her in the ribs with a hard right and then another before grabbing her and hitting a jawbreaker. Amy falls back. She starts to get up and pulls herself up. She turns to James Evans who runs at her and clotheslines her down viciously. Amy hits the mat. She turns, rolling over and starts to get up only for Evans to get up and just lift her head up and smack her with a hard right. Amy turns as the crowd ohs. Evans then drills her in the back of the head with a violent clothesline. Amy drops to the mat. Evans then rolls her over and stomps her in the shoulder and then a the head before stomping her in the arm and then a thigh, continuing his assault with Garvin stomps all over her body.

Sharper: “Tactically just trying to make everything hurt. Stomping everything. Nothing safe!”

Kayl: “And Amy tries to protect one limb, that leaves another one open! And now the knee!”

Evans then kicks at the knee as Amy yells in pain and rolls over. Amy moves to the ropes and Evans grabs her and pulls her back by the hair. Amy goes off balance before he swings her around, still by the hair, and then pulls her into another violently clothesline, catching her under the throat. Amy looks up, coughing and rolls over. Evans then drops down and starts to blatantly choke Amy. He then leans forward, smirking. Aaron Demitra, the official, counts, but there’s no need for a break as there are no rules. Evans stops after several moments. Amy rolls over, coughing. She reaches out for the ropes and starts to slowly pull herself up only for Evans to grab her and swing her around and throw her shoulder firsts into the ringpost. The crowd ohs. Amy hangs up between the ropes. Evans then steps through the ropes to the floor.

Sharper: “Amy thrown into the ringpost.”

Kayl: “He’s just trying to do any and all damage. He’s making sure that even though she says this is the last match of her career, it will be regardless!”

Sharper: “And Evans now to the floor. He’s looking under the ring. Seeing what’s been left under there.”

James Evans then pulls out a kendo stick and places it on the apron. He then reaches underneath again and pulls out a toolbox. He places it in the ring. Evans slides in and grabs the top of handle of the tool box. Amy turns and staggers out only for Evans to swing and nail her in the face. Amy drops to the mat. James throws the weapon down. He then looks at Amy and grabs her and hammers away with repeated right hands for good measure. Amy turns to her side, rolling over in pain. James then turns back to the toolbox and looks in. He then grabs a screwdriver. He smirks as the crowd looks on. Some roar, but many boo.

Sharper: “Oh God…no…”

Kayl: “This may be the beginning of the end. This is now just turning into Evans horror hour!”

Amy pulls herself up and James steps up and takes the screwdriver and drives into the forehead of Amy. Amy goes down, holding her forehead. James drops down and kneels over her and nails her again and again, driving the point of the screwdriver into her skull. Blood starts to come from Amy’s forehead, dripping to the canvas and down her face. James then starts to grind the tip into her forehead. Amy yells in pain as James keeps grinding it in. He then pulls away. James looks around as Amy rolls over, her face covered in blood. She reaches out for the ropes. James then steps up and stomps her in head. He stomps her again. Amy drops down and rolls over. James then turns and moves back to the toolbox. He then throws the screwdriver down before then grabbing a claw hammer. The crowd looks on stunned as James looks at the weapon.

James: “Time to end this fast, Amy….”

James then takes the hammer and throws it in the air, juggling it a bit for show, before turning and swinging at Amy. Amy however grabs the kendo stick and dodges, sliding back. James stops at the ropes. He turns around and Amy swings violently nailing James with an overhead blow to the forehead. James goes down. The crowd cheers.

Sharper: “Amy countered! She countered with the kendo stick!”

Kayl: “And boy did she! She got all of that shot!”

James rolls over, holding his head and starts to get up and Amy nails her in the back with the kendo stick. James falls to the knee. Amy then rears back and takes a baseball like swing, nailing James in the back. James crumples to the ropes. The crowd ohs. He starts to pull himself back up and Amy just looks at him and yells at him before nailing him again in the back. The impact echoing throughout the arena.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine caning James Evans! And my God, the echo! The impact!”

Kayl: “Look at the welts on his back!”

Amy then exits to the apron and starts to climb up to the top rope. James pushes off the ropes and staggers up. He turns to face Amy, but doesn’t find her. He then looks around before finding Amy on the top rope. She dives off and swings the kendo stick overhead, nailing James again in the forehead. He goes down and Amy hooks the leg.

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James gets his shoulder up. Amy looks up and looks around, the blood continuing to come down her face. She rolls over and moves to the floor. She then looks under the ring again. She then grabs a bag and looks at it before pulling it out. She then reaches into the bag and reveals a set of beads. The crowd roars. Amy just rolls into the ring.

Amy: “Welcome to my house, bitch!”

She wraps the beads around her hand and then nails James with a hard right. He goes down. She dives onto him and nails him with a series of hard right hands, driving the beads into the forehead of James. James pushes her off. Amy then takes the beads and pulls them off before coming up behind James as he gets up and placing them around his neck and starting to choke him.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine with a small taste of New Orleans and using some local beads to maybe put him out!”

Kayl: “Just choking him! Choking him with those beads!”

James fights, trying to get up and looking to grab the ropes. Amy keeps pulling before jumping up and pulling him down with a bead assisted neckbreaker. She then gets up and dives onto James for the pin.

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James gets his shoulder up. He rolls over and crawls over to the ropes. Amy turns and gets up and moves back to James, but James then takes the toolbox and spins, drilling Amy in the face with it. She drops to the mat as James drops down to his knees. He looks around and rolls to the floor.

Sharper: “Oh damn it! Again that damn toolbox.”

Kayl: “And James is now to the floor, looking at something else to torture Amy with.”

Evans looks under the ring and then grabs a steel chair. He rolls back into the ring. Amy rolls over, slowly starting to get up. Evans however gets up and slams the chair into her back. She crumples back to the mat. Evans then lifts the chair up again and slams it onto Amy’s body. The crowd ohs. She then rolls over and James stands over her and starts to drive the back of the chair into her throat, choking her. Amy stomps on the mat, struggling to breathe as James just looks down at her and watches her. The crowd then roars as we see Cid Turner walking out from the back. James looks up and sees Cid and smirks. James then steps off of Amy and then keeps eye contact with Cid Turner.

Sharper: “And while Amy Chastaine, having the life choked out of her, by James Evans, the World Champion, Cid Turner has come down to ringside.”

Kayl: “And James now has a new goal…to show Cid what awaits him at Shattered Reality!”

James then turns and looks at Amy as she rolls over to her hands and knees and James slams the chair into her back. She rolls over, grimacing in pain and moves to the ropes. James then looks at him.

James: “This is what awaits you Cid. She can’t stop me…and your broken down body has no chance!”

James yells at Cid. James then turns as Amy Chastaine starts to stir. James then heads over to her and slams the chair again into her back. She drops down, leaning against the bottom rope. James then walks around the ring, smirking as he looks at the chair. He then turns back to Amy and lunges, but Amy suddenly nails him with the Lightning Strike. The crowd erupts in cheers.

Sharper: “Lightning Strike! Amy Chastaine caught him! James Evans got cocky!”

Kayl: “Right on the jaw!”

James remains down as Amy Chastaine slowly pulls herself up. James rolls over and starts to get up and Amy waits for James as James staggers up to his feet and Amy kicks him in the ribs and then grabs his head and hits the Vortex! The crowd erupts. Amy then walks over to the steel chair. James rolls over and starts to get up. Amy looks at the chair and turns and swings. James gets his hands up, but Amy drills him with the chair. James goes down as Cid smiles, watching. Amy then looks around as she exits to the apron. She then climbs up to the top rope. She watches James as he starts to get up and James staggers up to his feet and Amy dives off and hits the BlackOut! The crowd roars. She then turns and hooks the leg.

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James shoots his shoulder up. The crowd ohs as Cid even turns around, showing he was pulling for Amy.

Sharper: “The BlackOut only gets two! James Evans kicking out!”

Kayl: “How perfect would that have been. The exclamation mark, but no.”

Amy looks around as James rolls away from her, but moves back to his back. Amy then slides over to him and starts to lock in the Torniquet. James starts to block it and Amy keeps trying to lock it in. James moves towards the ropes and Amy holds on, now getting the hold in. James manages to drag himself and her under the bottom rope. This allows James to get to his feet and then hold Amy up. He grits his teeth, fighting through the pain as Amy tries to keep the hold in, but James then slams her violently against the ring apron. The crowd ohs. James then takes a moment in relief, before then smirking. Amy falls to a knee before James bends her over and then hoists her up and throws her down with a powerbomb into the ring apron. James turns, favouring her arm. Amy falls to the mats.

Sharper: “Oh! Twice into the ring apron.”

Kayl: “Just trying to break her in half. And she did some damage with the Tourniquet! But not enough.”

James then grabs Amy by the arm and pulls her up and rolls her back into the ring. James slides in after. He then slowly gets up to his feet and looks at Cid again as Cid just watches, his face showing his worry. James then grabs Amy who is struggling to get up. Chants of “Amy!” echo throughout the arena before James hoists her up and hits another powerbomb, this time into the corner. Amy drops down to a seated position. James then turns to Cid. He just lets out a sinister laugh before he turns back to Amy.

Sharper: “What does he have in mind? Amy is hurt! Several powerbombs.”

Kayl: “She’s down. Demitra checking on her, but James isn’t stopping!”

James pushes Demitra back and pulls Amy up and then hoists her up and places her on the top turnbuckle. James then exits to the apron. He starts to climb up to the top rope. He looks around as the crowd looks on and roars.

Sharper: “Oh no…Oh no…We need to move!”

Kayl: “He’s not going to-“

Sharper: “He’s done it before!”

Evans then climbs up to the middle rope and grabs Amy. Amy tries to reach up, but Evans nails her with a hard right and then another before bending her over. He then looks around before hoisting her up and turning and jumping off the middle turnbuckle, to the floor, and powerbombing Amy from the top rope through the announce table. The crowd erupts. Cid just looks on, running his hand through his hair.

Sharper: “Powerbomb through the table! God damn it!”

James remains down as a “Holy Shit” chant breaks out. James slowly starts to crawl over to Amy. He then grabs her by the arm. He drags her out of the wreckage of the table and then to the mats. He grabs her and lifts her up and pushes her into the ring. He shoves her again and she rolls over. James slides into the ring and crawls over and covers Amy, while looking right at Cid Turner.

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The bell sounds. James rolls off of Amy and smiles. Cid just looks on.

Phillips: “Here is your winner, via pinfall, James Evans!”

Sharper: “James Evans driving Amy Chastaine through this table. She had nothing left.”

Kayl: “And Amy Chastaine….she said it was her last match. But not the way she wanted to exit.”

Sharper: “And not what Cid Turner wanted to see. James Evans is as dangerous as ever…”

James Evans slowly starts to pull himself up. He looks at Cid Turner and moves to the ropes. Cid steps up.

James: “You think you can stop me. You don’t have a chance. Not if you can’t look in the mirror!”

James drops down to a seated position, exhausted. Demitra checks on Chastaine. Cid Turner turns his attention to Amy too as the scene fades to black…