Breakdown - October 2, 2025

“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 Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. 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 are live in Vancouver as Breakdown comes to you live from the West Coast!”

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

Sharper: “Hello again everyone. Adam Sharper here and joined again by Devon Kayl. And tonight, we feel all of the fallout from Apocalypse.”

Kayl: “And we prepare for the Trios Tournament. We know who is in the tournament. We know the teams. We know who will face whom. And tonight, I expect some shots across the bow. The stakes are too high!”

Sharper: “Along with that, Meghan Strader looks to rebound from Apocalypse against the equally hungry Ryan LeCavalier. That and so much more, including another match in the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament.”

“Scum Of The Earth” by Rob Zombie hits as The Monster Machine Enigma slowly steps out onto the stage. The SCW Underground Championship is around his waist. The crowd roars seeing the man as he looks around, scanning the arena. A few moments pass before he starts to walk down to the ring, taking his time, but his eyes firmly gazing upon the ring.

Sharper: “And we open up Breakdown with the Underground Champion who was triumphant again against Colleen MacDonald.”

Kayl: “She wouldn’t stay down. Wouldn’t make it easy, but at the end, Enigma outlast Colleen and still is champion!”

Enigma reaches ringside. He then walks over to the steel steps and stops before slowly walking up them. He then steps onto the ring apron and then steps into the ring. He then looks across the ring before extending his hand and demanding a microphone. A few moments pass before ring announcer Jason Phillips hands him a microphone. Enigma takes it and walks over to the middle of the ring. He then looks at the SCW Underground Championship and takes it off his shoulder. He looks at it and then lays it down in front of them. He then stands over it and looks around the arena.

Enigma: “Colleen…I warned you.”

The crowd roars.

Enigma: “You were not able to match what I can do in this ring. And as a result you’ve lost the Underground Championship. You’ve lost your rematch. And now you’ve lost what may you noticeable.”

Enigma looks around.

Enigma: “SCW!”

The crowd roars.

Enigma: “Don’t let Trios fool you. I will be part of it. I will compete. I will destroy. And I will do everything I can to take my team to victory. So Glimmer….Evans….two very different figures. I don’t care what you do, who you are, or what you try to do…I just care that we win. Because I have plans for that contract. And I not one who you want as an enemy. And I am also someone that will be very dangerous with that contract as I do not care to wait when I know I can take!”

Enigma looks at the Underground Championship.

Enigma: “The spiral…it knows…and it drives….and I have already shown what I am capable of-“

A coin can be heard dropping into a coin slot, followed by a few girls giggling. “How Far I’ll Go” by Aulii Cravalho begins to play. Enigma turns to the stage with an annoyed look. Colleen MacDonald walks out from the back. She looks at the ring, already holding a microphone in her hand. She doesn’t stop on the stage. She instead starts to walk to the ring.

Kayl: “Colleen’s coming down here!”

Sharper: “Colleen MacDonald coming down here. I don’t know what she may have to same. Enigma very firm in how he’s viewing matters.”

Colleen walks down to the ring and grabs the ropes and pulls herself up onto the apron. She looks in the ring at Enigma and then down at the SCW Underground Championship. She then steps into the ring and steps forward. She walks up to stand in front of her rival. Enigma just stands in front of her, arms folded across his chest. Colleen looks at the Underground Championship and takes a deep breath.

Colleen: “I am not going to let you disrespect that.”

Colleen points at the Underground Championship. She then looks up at the eyes of Enigma.

Colleen: “I know that you’ve had my number. And I can accept losing to a worthy opponent, but I am not going to accept you dismissing what I accomplished with that title. Taking on all comers and making it a title that was not just senseless violence, but showcased the HEART of competition.”

Enigma says nothing.

Colleen: “And while you can focus on what’s next – the Trios Tournament and I assume you have eyes for another title, to go up the rungs of that ladder to the top…you are not going to forget about this. I will not let you.”

Colleen looks at Enigma.

Colleen: “You speak of destruction – that title then can be the key for your message for all I care! And while Kimberly Williams has already demanded a shot….And while we have earned each other’s respect. That title should be more than just her and I.”

Enigma continues to bore a hole just staring at Colleen. He then finally responds.

Enigma: “And why would I care?”

Colleen: “Because you’re the one who picked a fight when I asked for a challenge and I think you want that again. I saw the glimmer when you faced Xander. I could even tell your excited against Kim. You are thinking bigger. And…”

Colleen bends over and grabs the Underground Championship. She looks at it.

Colleen: “It should be bigger. It finally can be. And it’s a project I started…and now you continue…our personal goals aligned with it.”

Enigma: “Good of you to realize you cannot resist this.”

Colleen: “I could not beat you…now….one day….we’ll see…until then…I refuse to let it mean nothing.”

Colleen places the title firmly on the shoulder of Enigma, putting some force into it. Colleen then turns and goes to leave, but Enigma stops her.

Enigma: “You care so much for it…I have bigger aims….”

Enigma looks down, thinking about it.

Enigma: “Then Colleen…allow me to make you a wager. After Trios, I’ll put this title on the line against anyone you want. You want it to mean something….I will eviscerate whomever you put in front of me!”

Colleen stops and smirks. Colleen turns back to Enigma. She then nods. Colleen steps through the ropes and drops down to the floor. “Scum of the Earth” starts to play as Enigma watches Colleen as she heads to the back.

Sharper: “She gave a smile and then left….’

Kayl: “Sounds like she’s at least on board. But that depends on Trios!”

Sharper: “Trios Tournament starts next week. Quartefinals next week. Semis the week after and the finals at Under Attack. So a schedule can fill up fast. Colleen maybe going to watch and wait and see if Enigma gets his wish.”

Kayl: “It’s Trios. Good luck!”

Colleen heads to the back as Enigma looks on and the scene cuts away.

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands with Xander Valentine in the SCW interview area.

Jessica: “Jessica Winters here with Xander Valentine. Xander – a big win against Chris Dumont at Apocalypse, but now your attention turns to Trios and you yet again have a very unique team. This has become a trend of sorts for you, but your track suggests you can overcome it.”

Xander scoffs again.

Xander: “Perhaps it’s because I will take matters into my own hands if need be. Chris Dumont found that out the hard way. And last year, we needed to do some….massaging to make it work. But we were victorious, even in spite of Billy Heaven Jr. Before that, Team SUP speaks for itself. This year, I don’t care for any cutesy nicknames. I don’t care for whatever event Adonis is hosting. And I don’t care what the future holds for you in terms of your professional advancement in your clique.”

Xander looks at the camera.

Xander: “I care about winning. So do you part, and stay out of my way, and you’ll earn what you get. But if not…”

Xander turns to Jessica. He doesn’t say anything, letting that hang in the air, before turning and walking off. Breakdown slowly cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we open up to see Destiny Page standing with Meghan Strader. Tamika Strader stands with her as the other Cowgirls stand behind her.

Destiny: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Destiny Page here and I’m standing with Meghan Strader who along with Tamika here, they had a war with Syren and Chris Cannon at Apocalypse. It didn’t end the way you hoped as Chris Cannon was able to make a last ditch effort to help Syren and Syren was able to inside cradle you into thumbtacks. Hardly the end you wanted. Now you focus on tonight – Ryan LeCavalier and then the Trios Tournament.”

Meghan: “No…Apocalypse didn’t go as planned. And I didn’t get my win over Syren. In fact, she’s two for two in beating me. And I get it. I came into SCW – I called out the biggest name. I took it right to her. But close doesn’t count. This isn’t horseshoes. It’s not hand grenades. It’s professional wrestling and it’s a results business.”

Meghan pauses.

Meghan: “Syren and I had the same goal. The World Title. I’ve not given up. Not even one bit. But I do know I’m going to have to do a bit more to get to that level here in SCW. I took on the standardbearer and I now know the standard. So Syren…this is just a so long for now. Go shoot your shot. I’m going to make sure that I get to where I need to be. And I will face you again at some point in the future. And I hope it’s when you’re World Champion. So I can notch both things off my list when I beat you….but until then, I now need to get ready. And it starts tonight. Against LeCavalier. And then in the Trios. And the Cowgirls from Hell are going to make some noise!”

All: “Cowgirls forever! Forever Cowgirls!”

We cut back to the ring.

Chris Dumont vs. Spencer Pryce

Shot of Adrenaline Tournament

The light dim for a few moments, then the stage lights up in red as music begins:

{There's nothing more dangerous
Than a man with something to prove and nothing to lose
There nothing more dangerous
Than a man with nothing to lose}

A white spotlight hits the stage near the curtain as Spencer Pryce steps out, arms spread wide. Spencer then makes his way down the ramp, focused on the ring.

{I will dominate
Seize the day
Ring the bell
Storm the gates

I will dominate, dominate
through the pain, through the pain}

Running up the steps, Spencer then grabs the top rope, using it as leverage to leap over the top rope to enter. Stepping to the center of the ring, Spencer spreads his arms wide again, and makes a big, exaggerated turn along with the next lyrics:

{Mine to give, mine to take
I was made to dom - i - nate!}

Spencer then goes to his corner and uses the ropes for some stretches as the music fades out.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Beaumont, Texas….he is…Spencer! Pryce!”

Wild Thing by X hits. The cameras focus on the main entrance as The Ronin Chris Dumont steps out from the back. The crowd buzzes as he looks out at them then focuses on the ring.

Phillips: “And his opponent, hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana…, he is The Ronin Chris! Dumont!

Dumont powers towards the ring, reaching the ring steps. He jogs up the steps and goes across the ring apron, looking out at the crowd once again, earning more of a reaction as he hypes them up. Dumont then climbs in between the ropes and goes to the center of the ring, his eyes zeroing in on Spencer.

Sharper: “A strong clash of styles here ladies and gents. Chris Dumont squaring off against Spencer Pryce.”

Kayl: “Chris is coming off a huge loss to Xander Valentine at Apocalypse. And Spencer hasn’t done much in terms of adding to the win column. Both need a serious win here tonight.”

The ref calls for the bell and Spencer steps out of the corner, meeting Dumont in the center of the ring. They jaw with one another, before Spencer blasts Dumont with a huge right hand, followed by a second, and then, a third.

Sharper: “The former United States Champion coming out strong, putting as much power as he can into those strikes.”

Spencer grabs Dumont, hooking him and lifting him up, going for a vertical suplex, but Dumont floats over, getting behind Spencer. Dumont clubs him in the back of the head before hooking him around the waist. Dumont lifts Spencer and drives him to the mat with a German suplex. Dumont bridges, going for the cover.

1!

Spencer kicks out.

Sharper: “Dumont with the first pin attempt, getting a two.”

Kayl: “Spencer kicking out with ease, mind you.”

Both men scramble to their feet. Spencer leaps into the air and connects with a dropkick. Dumont hits the ropes and shoots forward, only for Spencer to catch him, planting Dumont with a power slam. Spencer goes for a cover of his own.

1!

Dumont shoots the shoulder up!

Sharper: “Spencer getting a two count as well.”

Spencer gets to his feet and lifts Dumont up, before delivering a knife edge chop. Dumont comes back with a haymaker. Spencer stumbles back. Dumont kicks him in the midsection, before hooking Spencer from behind, lifting him up and taking him down with a belly to back suplex. Dumont gets back to his feet, pulling Spencer up. Dumont hooks Spencer before driving a knee to the midsection. Spencer manages to fire back with an elbow to the side of the head, followed by a second, then a third.

Dumont staggers to the side and Spencer grabs the left arm, before driving his elbow into the center of the triceps. Spencer shoves Dumont forward, bouncing him chest first off the ropes. Spencer takes Dumont down with a roll up.

1!

Dumont kicks out!

Kayl: “Spencer with a good combination of sorts, getting himself another two count.”

Spencer gets to his feet then climbs the nearest turnbuckle in the top right corner. He faces Dumont, who is shown getting to his feet. Dumont turns and Spencer dives off the top, flipping over and grabbing Dumont, taking him down with a blockbuster.

Sharper: “Blockbuster! Oh…!”

Spencer is shown hitting the move, but his left foot is shown hitting the mat, and the left knee then buckles, shifting inwards.

Kayl: “That was brutal! What an awkward landing!”

Spencer grabs at his knee as he uses the ropes to get to his feet. He backs into the corner. The ref walks over to check on him.

Sharper: “The ref saw it, too. He’s checking on the former United States Champion.”

Dumont is shown getting to his feet as Spencer is jawing with the referee, before stepping around the ref. Spencer goes to hit Dumont, but buckles once again, grabbing at the knee. Dumont connects with a right hand, then a left jab, followed by an uppercut. Dumont hooks Spencer and takes him down with a double armed suplex.

Dumont gets to his feet as the ref is shown rushing over to Spencer once again. Spencer shakes his head and uses the ropes to pull himself up. Spencer can be seen, lifting his left foot off the mat.

Sharper: “Pryce not putting any weight on that left leg. It’s probably worse than he cares to realize.”

Kayl: “As I heard someone else say back in the day, this ain’t ballet. All of that rhymed, unintentionally.”

Sharper: “Whether you’re a poet or not, you’re right. Stepping between the ropes isn’t for the faint of heart.”

Spencer goes for a clothesline, but misses as Dumont merely steps out of the way. Spencer drops to the right knee, and grabs at the left. Dumont is then seen talking to Spencer.

Dumont: “It’s okay. Just stop, man. Just stop!”

Spencer shouts.

Spencer: “NO!”

Spencer lunges again, but misses once more, dropping to the right knee. The ref checks on Spencer, who appears to be in agony. The ref shakes his head before walking over and speaking to the timekeeper. The bell rings.

Phillips: “Ladies and gentlemen, this match is ending via referee stoppage. Here is your winner…The Ronin…Chris! Dumont!”

“Wild Thing” hits but Dumont is clearly not happy about the result. The ref along with Hiro Tanaka and several EMTs are shown getting into the ring, talking to Spencer. Dumont keeps his distance.

Sharper: “As my partner said, this isn’t ballet. You risk life and limb when you compete in that wrestling ring. Whatever is going on with Spencer Pryce, we wish him a speedy recovery.”

Dumont is shown getting out of the ring and heading to the back, before the cameras show EMTs helping Spencer out of the ring as well. Another shot of Dumont follows before one final shot of Spencer being helped up the ramp. And then, we cut away.

COMMERCIALS

Backstage, we see Clyde Sutter walking backstage with Fiona Logan and Melinda Braddock of the Vision. They step over to one of the locker rooms and don’t both knocking. Instead, they walk in. We then hear some shouting as the camera follows in revealing Sutter and the Vision have barged into the locker room of the Shinigami Foundation.

Reno: “Don’t you have some on you.”

Sutter: “There’s not much time for niceties and ultimately, fate doesn’t care.”

Dante Slayton responds.

Slayton: “It may care when you’re all left bloodied.”

Melinda: “Hardly a good strategy for Alex there.”

That hangs in the air as the tension continues. Belmont turns to Pierce and then to Dumont, Slayton, and David Striker who walks forward.

Belmont: “Let me deal with this.”

Reno: “You better. We could force someone’s hand. The alternates may be more favourable.”

Sutter: “Challenge fate. See how that goes.”

Again, a tense silence. Belmont steps forward.

Belmont: “Was this really your best plan?”

Sutter: “Easiest to see if you’re even open to what the Trios Tournament offers. You could face your tag partner in later rounds.”

Belmont: “We worry about that then. Unlike some, as David and Reno, and we have said all along…we are professionals. And opportunities like this only come around so often.”

Melinda: “Then, join us for a chat.”

Belmont glances back at the Foundation. He turns back and nods before motioning. Sutter smiles as they then walk out of the locker room and Breakdown cuts back to the ring.

Konrad Raab vs. Polly Pingotti

SCW Television Championship

“Feuer Frei” by Rammstein plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain with his flanged German mace and the blowtorch with him, acting erratic with an angry look on his face, rising the flanged German mace and the blowtorch in the air, wearing red and black skull face paint on the right side of his face with a red and black suit hoodie over his head he wears with pieces of flame blood designed all over them. He also has a penguin, walrus and a polar bear stitching on the left-hand side of his chest on his gear, stating Stop Climate Change and has NASCAR Xfinity Series and Kaulig Racing logo stitching on the right hand side of his chest on his gear. He also wears black boots along with Red and Black Gloves on his hands. Ginny Raab walks out behind him. Raab crouches down on the floor with the flanged German mace and the blowtorch in front of him, looking at the ring with evil intentions.

Phillips: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit and is for the SCW Television Championship! First, the challenger, from Cologne, Germany, accompanied by Ginny Raab, he is Burned in Blood, Konrad Raab!”

After the announcement, Konrad picks up his flanged German mace and the blowtorch and slowly walks to the ring with a massive amount of boos. Konrad runs up the steps and goes underneath the ropes, while Ginny walks up the stairs and gets in the ring with Konrad. As he's in the ring, Konrad, without showing any sign of acknowledgement from the fans, lays the flanged German mace on the turnbuckle, then sits in the corner of the ring with the crowd booing him, having a nasty look in his eyes, flicking his fists as if he's already ready to fight, with Ginny taking Konrad's flanged German mace and his blowtorch away, waiting for the match to start as he takes his hoodie off from his head as Ginny leaves the ring and goes backstage.

Sharper: “Konrad Raab only has so much time left before he calls it a day. He’s been clear that the end of 2025 will see the end of his pro wrestling career.”

Kayl: “And he could walk out with one more title reign. And this could be an interesting one. Polly is as aggressive as they come and Raab has no problem responding in kind!”

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 Pingotti 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 Championship is 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: “His opponent, making her way to the ring, from Panguitch, Utah, 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 crosses her arms in front of her and starts tapping her left foot. The official, Jennifer Cassidy, takes the Television Championship. She steps back and holds it over her head as Polly looks across at Raab. Cassidy hands off the title as the SCW Television Championship logo comes across the screen.

Sharper: “Pingotti almost impatient to start this match.”

Kayl: “You wonder if she’s looking forward to next week. Trios Tournament. She’s got a good draw. Syren is her partner.”

Sharper: “Raab won’t be in it, but the EFN is well represented – Oskar Theron and Kemal Yilmaz each on different teams.”

Kayl: “We’ll see some allies potentially face each other. Will be interesting to see how competition takes place. You don’t have people like the Street Family that fundamentally refused to entertain it. It’s 2025 – competition thrives.”

The bell sounds and Polly runs across to Raab and Raab turns to grab at her, but Polly drills her with a hard right and then another and another. She then pushes him into the corner and Polly kicks him in the ribs over and over again.

Polly steps back and walks around the ring. She then turns and runs at Raab and Raab grabs her by the throats and turns and hits a choke throw into the corner. Raab blasts her with a European uppercut and then another and another. Polly’s head snaps back with each shot. He then whips her across the ring. Raab runs after and Polly jumps up and floats over. She lands behind him and spins around. Raab turns around and Polly hits a drop toe hold.

Sharper: “And Polly using her quickness. That’s something she’s going to have over so many.”

Kayl: “Raab still can hit like a truck. Can’t move as quick as he once did.”

Sharper: “And looks at Pingotti. Just continuing the pressure!”

Polly gets up and drives her elbow into the back of Raab. She gets up and hits another elbow drop. She then drops down on Raab and starts to grind his face into the mat. Raab pulls away. Polly then gets up and grabs Raab, but Raab shoves her back. She falls back into the middle rope, bouncing off and steps up as Raab drops her with a European uppercut. Polly hits the mat. She rolls over and Raab grabs her and pulls her up and then clubs her in the back. She drops to the mat before Raab drags her up again and hits a forearm shiver. Polly falls to the ropes. Raab grabs her and whips her across the ring. She bounces off and Raab lifts her up in a double choke. She struggles as Raab just smirks, looking at her.

Raab drops her. Polly rolls over and moves to the ropes. Raab then turns over to Pingotti and grabs her, but Pingotti kicks him in the ribs. She kicks him again and then jumps up and hits a dropkick. Raab falls back and rolls over, moving to the ropes. Polly then runs at him and jumps up, hitting a crossbody, knocking both up and over the top rope and landing on the floor with a thud.

Sharper: “And Pingotti throws herself at Raab. Raab and Pingotti up and over to the floor.”

Kayl: “Nice way to get a nice bruise. They landed with a thud!”

Polly slowly gets up. (1) Rab winces and gets up and Polly kicks him in the ribs. She nails him with a hard right and then another and another. (2) She then grabs Raab, but Raab lifts her up and scoops her up before back suplexing her into the padded barricade. The crowd ohs. (3) Polly falls to the mats, holding her side in pain. (4) Raab drags her up and turns and then hooks her up and hits a vertical suplex on the floor. (5) Polly winces in pain. Raab turns, smirking, and dragging her up and then rolls her into the ring. (6) He slides in after. Polly rolls over and starts to get up. She gets up and Raab runs at her and clotheslines her down. He turns and runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hitting a running elbow drop. He goes for the lateral press.

Polly kicks out. Raab turns and nails her with a couple of hard rights before getting up. Polly rolls over and stirs. Raab then grabs her and whips her into the corner.

Sharper: “Raab with a couple of shots before sending Polly Pingotti into the corner.”

Kayl: “He’s starting to get this going and this is looking bad…oh, well, Polly! There’s a boot!”

Raab runs after Polly. Polly gets a boot up. She pulls herself to the middle turnbuckle. Raab staggers back and turns around and Polly hits a missile dropkick. She then dives onto him and nails him with a couple of hard right hands. Raab pushes her off. She rolls to her feet. Raab gets up and Polly runs over and hits a chick kick to the head. Raab collapses to the mat. Polly hooks the leg.

Raab kicks out. He turns and starts to get up. Polly runs into the ropes, bouncing off and hits the Head Turner. The crowd ohs. Polly drops down and hooks the leg.

Raab just gets his shoulder up. Polly looks up and then turns and exits to the apron. She climbs up to the top rope. Raab then starts to get up and Polly then hops down and runs at him and jumps up, going for a Lou Thesz Press, but Raab catches her and throws her forward. He then kicks her in the ribs and goes to whip her across, only to pull her back in and spin around her, hooking her up in a waistlock and hitting a release German suplex.

Sharper: “Huge German suplex.”

Kayl: “This way and then that way and this way and then bam!”

Sharper: “Discombobulating the TV Champion here. Raab looking to gain some more gold before he calls it a career at the end of this year.”

Konrad Raab turns around and walks over to Polly. He pulls her up by the hair. He then scoops her up and hits a ribbreaker. He goes for the pin.

Polly gets her shoulder up. She turns and looks around as Raab grabs her by the hair and pulls her up, but just then, Polly grabs Raab by the tights and pulls him through the ropes. Raab lands on his feet and walks around. Polly then grabs the top rope and hits a slingshot into a somersault plancha onto Raab.(1) She rolls over and starts to get up before turning and grabbing Raab. She starts to lift him up as we see James Evans running out from the back.

Sharper: “Polly Pingotti takes down Raab, but look! James! James Evans!”

Kayl: “James?!”

Sharper: “James Evans is against Polly’s team next week in the quarterfinals of the Trios Tournament!”

James grabs Polly and then spins her around throwing her chest and ribs first into the ring apron. The crowd ohs as the bell sounds. Polly staggers back and James clotheslines her down. James then looks around as he goes to grab Polly, but we see Marissa Swanson climbing over the barricade, seemingly waiting in the crowd and running over and jumping up and nailing James with repeated blows to the back of the head.

Sharper: “And there’s Marissa Swanson!”

Kayl: “Was she waiting in the crowd?”

Sharper: “I don’t know why she was there, but Marissa Swanson in the crowd. Was she waiting to help Polly if need be? Did she expect something?”

Kayl: “Polly’s had a couple of matches where others have gotten involved. Remember Selena against Lawler?”

Marissa gets a few more shots in before James turns and lifts her up and throws her back into the barricade. James staggers back as we then see Syren running down from the back. The crowd cheers loudly as Syren runs over and jumps onto James. He falls back to the apron and Syren nails him with repeated blows to the head.

Sharper: “And Syren! Syren now out here! And she’s watching! She’s teaming with Polly Pingotti next week!”

Kayl: “And she’s teeing off on James Evans!”

Raab starts to pull himself up as he staggers off. Syren nails James with repeated blows before she backs up and then hits the Face Lift. James staggers out and into the entrance way. Syren then turns and looks around before Polly spins her around and snaps at her. Marissa walks over and watches as Syren and Polly now start to jaw at one another.

Sharper: “Syren helping Polly and Polly’s upset!”

Kayl: “She had it under control, but clearly Polly’s confidence issues playing out here too!”

James backs up the rampway, wincing. Polly and Marissa then push past Syren and move forward, but the crowd erupts again as we see Amy Chastaine running out from the back. She grabs James by the hair and spins him around and nails him with a hard right. He staggers back. Amy nails him again. Officials run out at his point, trying to get some order. James throws a hard right of his own as he and Amy trade a couple of blows.

Sharper: “And now Chastaine! Chastaine and Evans! Nothing resolved at Apocalypse!”

The crowd roars as the scene fades to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Amy Chastaine pacing backstage before she turns and storms over to the camera. The crowd roars as Amy Chastaine walks right up to it.

Chastaine: “Did you think that would be it James? I don’t think you’re that naïve, but then again, you’ve never surprised me before. Maybe you’ll change. I doubt that too.”

Chastaine pauses only briefly.

Chastaine: “Playing good soldier again in the Fall of Man. Well, I’m going to complicate that. Because you see James, I know a few things. Namely, I know that Heaven wants that Trios contract and I know I’m not going to disappear easily! I promise you that you won’t make it to the end, James, one way or another. And since we’re all at each other’s throats anyway…”

Chastaine smirks.

Chastaine: “I know some information others don’t. And maybe your teammembers should change tact and make sure you don’t make it. Or…just give me a call. I’ll facilitate the transfer! James! We’re far from done. And we’re either going to meet where no one can stop me from ending this with you, one way or another!”

Chastaine steps back and turns and storms off as we cut back to the ring.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine fired up. Nothing resolved at Apocalypse.”

Kayl: “She makes a point. Who’s James with? Enigma and Gina Glimmer…maybe they need to force a change. I know they draw alternates.”

Sharper: “In case of injury or otherwise, does Amy know who one of the alternates is?”

Grant: “Don’t you bother turning on my music.”

The crowd boos as the cameras pan around the arena before we see Dexter Grant walking out from the back, the SCW Adrenaline Championship over his shoulder. Wendell walks out with him and the boos only grow as Dexter Grant looks around the Rogers Arena.

Grant: “I don’t want to do anything that is going to benefit the desire for this company and others to milk everything for likes on social media and video streaming. The fact that I am Adrenaline Champion again should be enough, while Kimberly Williams, I hope you’re watching closely.”

Grant and Wendell walk down to the ring. The boos continue. “Toksik” starts to play, leading Dexter Grant to grimace in annoyance. He shakes his head is disapproval before the two reach the ring.

Sharper: “And you can see that Dexter Grant managed to regain the Adrenaline Championship. Kimberly Williams may still have a rematch, but she’ll have to either wait until the end of the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament or earn it by having a hell of a run in the rest of the tournament.”

Kayl: “And that’s going to be interesting to see how Kim reacts. She’s always just done her own thing and she’s now locked into this tournament.”

Grant walks up the steel steps and steps into the ring. Wendell follows and enters in after. He looks around as Grant looks around the arena.

Grant: “I said no music, but I’m not surprised given the lack of respect. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone in the production truck is happy now that some fools on social media are probably laughing at me. I hope the seven likes from mouthbreathers and momma’s boys in their basements is worth it!”

Grant shakes his head.

Grant: “But there was no happy moment. Kimberly Williams didn’t dance over me, celebrating with those talentless hacks who probably did it all for exposure instead of properly monetizing their efforts, as she hoped to get another Instagram post for a handful of likes and maybe a brand deal from Home Depot. No…instead, I proved that none of it matters in this ring. And just like her family, it’s always style over substance. Kimberly Williams wants the notoriety, but downplays her skill. She even pretended to be her sister. Marie Jones leaves and makes a big deal of it and Angelica Jones likes the spotlight, acting as a minder for her insipid family, all probably because she likes the attention. They’re all playing for the spotlight…instead of competing, earning, and living in the moment, appreciating what they have. Why is that so hard or so bad?!”

Grant looks around.

Kayl: “Maybe they don’t want to be joyless like you!”

Grant: “Too many people are worried about appearances instead of doing what’s right. Movie deals, controversy, memorable moments. Winning this title should be memorable. But then again, it has to be sullied by plastering it all over social media, getting input from people who mean nothing, making people believe in this own self-importance, while also now wrapping it in a relic from a bygone era. One that isn’t even that popular, and no one really cares about.”

Sharper: “Not true at all. Shot of Adrenaline Tournament – fans have been loving it.”

Grant: “And worse of all, SCW isn’t even happy with that, now bringing out another gimmick, the Trios Tournament. Will people work together? Can greed overcome selfishness and ego? Pathetic! At least one person actually listened…Glory Braddock…because she’s forwent the glory of the gimmicks and she applied herself. And unlike the branding that surrounds the World Champion…I can at least tolerate Braddock’s drive. But this all…people like Kim, they will not win, because their demand the immediate orgasm of vanity, instead of the joy of a true chase and glory!”

The lights go out, except for a single spotlight at the top of the stage. The opening chords to “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play. A haunting voice is heard…

"Is there a way out of here?"
"Hey, how long you been here?"
"I wanna go home"
"Hey, hahaha"
"Hahaha"
"Excuse me, could you tell how to get out of here?"
"Hahaha"
"I want to go home"
"Hahaha"
"Mommy, mommy"

The song begins to rage full bore now. Suddenly the lights come back on and Kimberly Williams is standing at the top of the stage to a loud, mostly positive, reaction from the fans. A sinister smirk is on her face as she ponders what she is about to do tonight. A microphone is in her hand. Angelica Jones is also behind her, a look of some concern on her face. Grant just rolls his eye sand turns.

Grant: “Get that music off-“

Kim: “Hiya Dorkster!”

The crowd roars. Grant looks up, almost defeated.

Kim: “Sorry to interrupt your latest tirade, but I was bored!”

The crowd roars.

Kim: “Sadly, that may be my future of a bit. Shot of Adrenaline being something you and I are trapped in now for a bit. I don’t even get to maim people in the Trios. And I still have what…five more people. The little Polly that could, a guy named Spencer…seriously, we have a wrestler named Spencer? Is he as much of a dork as you? YAWN….but…”

Grant: “See…the gimmicks are-“

Kim: “Dorkster! No…we’re not the same. Because well, this just means I have to just punch it up a bit. Add a little flare. Maybe bring some fire. Some confetti. WASLEY on a pole. MORE gimmicks! MORE! MORE! MORE!”

Kim smiles.

Kim: “And by the way, the WASLEY you attacked at Apocalypse…I think he lawyered up, so I hope you’re saving those Adrenaline Title checks. I offered to let him borrow Betty White but he told me he had a better plan. I don’t know about that, but then again, I don’t need the money but I like the fun!”

Kim looks at the ring.

Kim: “And since you’ve got a way to duck me for a while, Dorkster…I’ll make sure you never forget my fun!”

Kim then starts to head to the ring as the crowd roars. Dexter looks around as Kim then runs down to the ring, picking up some speed. Angelica follows her down. Kim slides in and Dexter rolls out of the ring. Wendell calmly exits and backs away from the ring.

Grant: “No! No! I’m not going to be some video on social media. I’m not going to give you the benefit!”

Kim then gets up.

Kim: “Then, Dorkster – get the hell out of here because I’m apparently supposed to face a spiritual force or something and I need to make sure I got my protective trinkets ready to go!”

Kim walks around the ring as Angelica moves towards Kim’s corner. Dexter just looks at her and then looks around as some of the fans at ringside yell at him. Wendell walks over to him as Grant turns and motions for them to leave.

Sharper: “Kim is about to be in action. She faces Veil in a few moments.”

Kayl: “Grant and Wendell deciding it’s best for them to leave. No desire to go viral if Kim has a trick up her sleeve!”

Sharper: “And he is still the Adrenaline Champion. That’s not changed. Although now every match he has in the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament – his title is on the line unless he loses it!”

Grant and Wendell start to make their exit before Breakdown cuts backstage.

Sharper: “And as we wait for the arrival of Veil and for Grant and Wendell to leave, let’s go backstage where Jessica Winters is in the locker room of the European Fiery Nation.”

Backstage, Jessica Winters stands in the locker room of the European Fiery Nation. Next to her is Konrad Raab as we see Kemal Yilmaz doing pushups while Oskar Theron watches and hypes him on. Ludvig Eriksson, Dakon Theron and Ginny Raab look on.

Jessica: “Thank you Adam. I’m here in the European Fiery Nation locker room. Konrad Raab…earlier tonight, things took a turn, and it was quite the fight, but people backstage are hearing you make threats and-“

Raab: “Of course I’m making threats. I’ve only got so much time left and I have to still deal with things like this. Well, I think it’s time I take matters into my own hands. There are a lot of people here I want to make sure I get my hands on before I hand over the reins of leadership to Kemal Yilmaz. And I have a perfect place…people can’t run. They can’t hide. They have to deal with me and anyone else in there. Because I have never run…and too many people need to have their blood spilled to learn the lesson of a lifetime!”

Raab turns to Jessica.

Raab: “I want the Chamber. I want to lock in some of these people in with me at Under Attack. Are you hearing me CHBK?! I have names. Names of people who I want to destroy before I’m done! Give me the chamber!”

Just then, we see Oskar Theron going down for a pushup and Kemal Yilmaz smirks as he sits on his back.

Oskar: “What are you doing? Kemal?!”

Kemal then leans back and Oskar goes down before Kemal rolls off. Oskar scrambles up and gets up in Kemal’s face as Dakon then stops his brother while Ludvig stops Kemal. Kemal just smirks.

Kemal: “You’re going to be carrying your team. I want to make sure you’re ready.”

Oskar: “I’m more than ready. I at least didn’t get handed leadership!”

Kemal: “And I’ll prove to you and everyone else when we meet that there’s a reason Konrad named me!”

Raab: “Enough! Save it for the tournament!”

Kemal backs up as Oskar glares at him.

Raab: “Showcase to the world what we stand for…not just as allies, but as rivals too. Healthy competition is good for all of us…”

Oskar nods as Konrad looks at the group.

Jessica: “Back to ringside.”

Veil vs. Kimberly Williams

We cut back to the ring as Kimberly Williams is playing to the crowd, having somehow gotten a “#DORKSTER!” chant started that has her practically laughing her ass off.

Suddenly, the lights dim slowly.
One light at a time.
Like the whole building is giving up.

The crowd stops chanting and gets very quiet.

A low, eerie sound starts over the speakers.

“The Host of Seraphim” begins to play.

Soft voices rise up—not words, just sounds. Like ghosts singing from far away. Slow. Sad. Heavy.

The titantron doesn’t show highlights or action.
It shows a spiral, barely moving, turning backwards.

Mist starts to crawl from the entrance.
It stays low to the ground, almost like it’s afraid to rise.
It’s not thick. It’s not fast. It’s slow, like smoke under water.

Then, Veil steps through it.

No fireworks. No lasers. No flashing lights.
No big poses.
Just him.

Barefoot.
Slow.
Arms at his sides.

He doesn’t make eye contact with the crowd.
He doesn’t play to the cameras.
He just walks.

Every step is heavy, like the ground almost sinks under him.

His face is pale.
His eyes are wide open but dead still—like he’s looking straight through everything.

As he walks, the mist behind him spreads out across the stage and the ramp, almost like it’s following him, drawn to him.

The song gets a little louder.
The voices rise higher—not screaming, just crying.
Mourning something nobody can name.

The spiral on the screen behind him turns slower and slower, almost stopping.

Veil reaches the ring. He doesn’t look around. He steps up onto the apron, slow and steady, and then steps between the ropes.

He walks straight to the middle of the ring. There, he stops. He crouches down. He places one open hand flat on the mat. He lowers his head. He whispers something no one can hear. The spiral on the tron behind him flashes once—then fades out into black. The mist in the ring sinks low. The music fades. The lights stay dim, just enough to see him.

Veil stands there.
Waiting.
Still.
Silent.

Sharper: “While Kim Williams is looking to bounce back after losing the Adrenaline Title at Apocalypse, this man has been on a bit of a shocking downward spiral of sorts for a while now.”

Kayl: “I see what you did there Sharper, don’t try to deny it. You’re right, though. He became Knots’s chosen champion at Rise to Greatness and ultimately failed, and no amount of supernatural shenanigans have been able to right the ship for him.”

Sharper: “Ironically enough, Veil actually has something in common with Kim: his last big opportunity was a failed effort to dethrone Dexter Grant for the Adrenaline Title back at Taking Hold of the Flame, and you have to wonder if he sees Kim as a way to potentially punch his ticket back to that title around Shot of Adrenaline, which I will remind fans at home, Veil is NOT participating in and this is NOT a tournament match.”

Referee Steve Hollinsworth signals for the bell and Kim starts to skip around the ring, grinning as Veil watches her, unmoving. Kim tilts her head as she moves in close and pokes Veil, who doesn’t flinch. She waves a hand in front of his face, almost testing to see if he’s even mentally there right now, but she gets no response. Kim turns to Hollinsworth and shrugs, and that’s when Veil suddenly catches her in the chest with a heavy open palm strike! Kim stumbles back, gasping in surprise, as Veil takes a step forward and kneels down before taking Kim off her feet with a quick throat thrust! Kim rolls over towards the ropes as Veil slowly pursues, and as she pulls herself back to her feet, Veil grabs her and irish whips her into the ropes. Kim hits the ropes but hooks her arms around the top rope to stop herself, and when Veil starts to move in, Kim suddenly catches him with a discus elbow that rocks him!

Sharper: “Veil started off strong for a moment by just ignoring Kim’s antics, but Kim quickly fighting her way back into this!”

Kayl: “Are you sure? That elbow didn’t even take Veil off his feet!”

Despite being rocked, Veil remains on his feet, and soon he’s right back to staring a hole straight through Kim. Instead of being unnerved by it, though, Kim just laughs. Veil responds by throwing a big elbow strike, but Kim ducks it and slips behind Veil before taking him over with a german suplex! Veil, however, seems to just absorb the impact and rolls right back to his feet! Kim stands back up and just grins at him before she boots him in the gut to double him over. She runs off the ropes and goes for a scissors kick, but Veil avoids it! Kim turns and eats a heavy kick to the body that doubles her over before Veil clubs her across the back of the head with an elbow strike that sends Kim to the mat.

Sharper: “Veil just absorbing everything Kim’s throwing at him and then responding back with a heavy-handed assault!”

Kayl: “I don’t know what unnerves me more: the fact that Veil’s just shrugging everything off like a freak of nature, or the fact that Kim seems to be having fun trying to get something to stick!”

Veil grabs Kim by the hair and pulls her to her feet before lifting her off the mat in a two-handed choke, the fans booing as Kim gasps for air. Referee Steve Hollinsworth starts to count, managing to reach four before Veil throws Kim to the mat. He turns and just stares at Hollinsworth, who holds up his hands and notes that he’s just doing his job. Veil turns his attention back to Kim and starts pulling her back to her feet from behind, wrapping his arms around her head and starting to perform a standing neck crank, but Kim manages to squirm free before catching Veil with a pele kick! Veil staggers back a bit but shrugs it off again, grabbing Kim as she tries to rise only for Kim to leap up and catch him in a triangle choke! Kim hangs from Veil as she tries to choke the life out of him, and Veil slowly ends up dropping to one knee!

Sharper: “Kim managing to catch Veil in this triangle, and she’s finally got him off his feet!”

Kayl: “I don’t care if you’ve got weird supernatural powers or not, it doesn’t mean a thing if you can’t breathe!”

Referee Steve Hollinsworth checks in with Veil, who doesn’t seem to respond. Hollinsworth goes to test Veil’s arm, but Veil ends up shoving him away! He slowly manages to get his feet back under him as he stands up, with Kim still hanging from him in the triangle choke, and as Veil goes to lift her up just that little bit more before trying to powerbomb his way free, Kim manages to pull herself up and flip over him, taking Veil down with a variation of a blockbuster! She rolls over into a cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Veil kicks out!

Sharper: “An incredible move by Kim there, managing to flip herself over into a blockbuster before Veil could flatten her with a powerbomb!”

Kayl: “Only Kim would be crazy enough to see she’s about to get powerbombed and literally flip herself over into that incredible maneuver!”

Kim nods to herself, seeing that Veil’s not quite down and out just yet. Veil slowly rises to his feet as Kim measures him, and once he’s back on his feet, he turns and she throws a roundhouse kick, only for Veil to catch her foot! Kim just gives a sheepish smile as Veil blankly stares at her before he pulls her into a devastating spinebuster! He goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Kim kicks out! Veil doesn’t waste any time, though, grabbing Kim and applying a modified cobra clutch! He wrenches violently on it, trying to smother Kim and make her submit. Hollinsworth checks in, but Kim wags a finger in his face as a refusal to submit. Veil keeps wrenching on the submission, though, even as Kim slowly starts fighting back to her feet. He thrashes her about once more, but Kim drives an elbow into Veil’s gut. She does this a second time before Veil attempts to turn his hold into a cobra clutch slam, but Kim somehow manages to twist out of it and land on her feet before catching him on the jaw with Morrigan’s Wrath!

Sharper: “Kim managing to escape that cobra clutch and got all of that superkick!”

Kayl: “But Veil’s still standing!”

Veil staggers and teeters, but somehow remains on his feet! Kim looks shocked for a moment, but that quickly turns into a grin as she connects with a second Morrigan’s Wrath! Veil stumbles back against the ropes this time and rebounds, but he manages to duck a third Morrigan’s Wrath from Kim! She turns and Veil stuns her with a stiff open palm strike to the face that sends her reeling back into the ropes and nearly out of the ring! Veil grabs her by the arm and violently jerks her forward for the Grave Silence, but Kim manages to duck it and runs off the ropes before connecting with a full speed Shadowblade to the face! Veil hits the mat and Kim goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

3!

The bell rings and “Patient Number 9” by Ozzy Osbourne hits as Kim starts to get up, looking almost disappointed that the match is over. She shakes her head down at Veil even as Hollinsworth raises her arm.

Phillips: “Here is your winner… Kimberly Williams!”

Sharper: “Kim managing to rebound tonight with a hard-fought win over Veil.”

Kayl: “It may not get her any points for Shot of Adrenaline, but I think Kim’s content with just living rent free in Dexter’s head.”

Kim smiles and starts playing to the fans as they cheer for her while Veil lays motionless on the mat, his eyes wide open and just staring up into the lights. There’s no movement even as Kim practically dance-steps over his body and waves goodbye to him before she climbs out of the ring and starts making her way to the back, slapping hands with fans along the way.

COMMERCIALS

We see shots of lights flashing down before hearing the sound of people clamouring to get a shot of someone, including paparazzi yelling “Look here!” as we see shots of Shaun Cruze on the red carpet before showing him signing autographs before morphing to showing him at SCW Fan Fest in previous years, signing autographs and talking to fans. We then cut to a shot of Shaun standing in the ring, motioning to the crowd, before showing him hitting the Cruze Missile on opponents and then showing him locking in the Shaunshooter. We see shots of him arguing with Kimberly Williams, before showing him throwing Kelcey Wallace off the stage, before showing him standing with Owen Cruze, and then showing him holding the SCW World Tag Team Championship with Kelcey Wallace, followed by a shot of him holding the SCW United States Championship, before showing him defeating Warren James and holding the SCW Adrenaline Championship before showing him celebrating as SCW World Champion, the images all getting fast and faster before then cutting to black.

A few moments later, Shaun Cruze walks out into the scene.

Cruze: “I always did know how to make an impact!”

Cruze chuckles to himself.

Cruze: “Maybe I need to remind some people…”

Cruze then calmly walks towards the screen, walking past the camera as the scene slowly fades to black.

The scene opens inside the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia as the crowd cheers. A “Cruze!” chant echoes throughout the arena.

Sharper: “Well I guess that makes it official. Shaun Cruze returning to SCW!”

Kayl: “Holy crap! I thought he had scratched his last itch but then again, that itch always comes back!”

Sharper: “And that’s going to change the game…a former World Champion, US Champion, Adrenaline Champion, Tag Champion…back on the roster. And a lot of people may be looking over their shoulders!”

The cameras continue to pan throughout the crowd before all the lights in the arena suddenly cut out, leaving the fans gasping and roaring in surprise. After a moment, blue lighting overtakes the arena, almost making it look like the entire place is underwater. On the stage, we can see what looks like water raining down right in front of the entryway, a silhouette of a woman visible behind it as she's flipping her hair and looks to be getting “dressed” for battle. “Tongue Twister” then hits and after a few seconds, we see Gina Glimmer (we assume) walk through the water, motioning as though she were parting a curtain, sashaying in a way that draws all eyes to her hips as she grins knowing full well what she's doing. Once she's fully visible she flaps her arms at her sides almost like she's flying, and as she does we see a second pair of arms flapping in the opposite motion appear from behind her, almost making her look like one of those multi-armed Hindu gods. After a few flaps she leans to one side as we see her twin Gia Glimmer (again, we assume) suddenly appear from behind her and lean the opposite way, perfectly mirroring one another. They join hands and look as though they're about to break into a ballroom dance, but Gina simply uses this to flip Gia over her back, and the moment she lands on her feet in time with the bass dropping the lighting immediately changes to a vibrant display of pinks and yellows. We then realize that the two sisters are both topless with only the SCW World Tag Team Championship belts around their chests, preventing the crowd from seeing them exposed.

Kayl: “Well uh…that’s one way to wear the titles!”

Sharper: “And I just checked. We’re past the watershed hour and I wondered if these two would push the envelope.”

Kayl: “Just wait if they win more gold!”

At this, the two begin to dance their way down to the ring, again a perfect mirror of one another as their sensual motions hypnotize the audience. Once they reach ringside they dance their way over to the hard cam side of the ring before pulling themselves onto the apron facing away from each other, where they press their butts together and slowly rise as they stick their tongues out and suggestively lick each finger, drawing excited cheers from all interested parties that clash with the boos they're otherwise getting from those that either aren't interested in them or see through the act. Once they're both fully upright, they mirror one another again as they lean back against the ropes, pushing out their chests for the fans' enjoyment before hooking their arms around the top rope and backflipping into the ring in sync. Once they're back in the ring the lighting returns to the underwater hues as they walk around the ring. The crowd cheers for them as they go over to the corner. Gia, we assume, leans through the ropes. Gina, we also assume, leans through as well. Phillips walks over and hands them both a microphone.

Kayl: “Our cameras are conveniently staying at an angle.”

Sharper: “Well…”

Gia and Gina push themselves back into the ring and look around, smiling. The music fades out as Gia and Gina look around as the crowd cheers. Gia smirks as Gina looks around.

Gina: “I’m sure this is a picture you’re all glad you paid top money to see live!”

The crowd roars.

Gia: “And for those on TV, this is why you come to SCW when we’re on the card.”

Gina: “I do think though that something feels off. Something’s not right.”

Gia: “We need more gold.”

Gina: “Don’t worry. I’m working on it. I have my plans there. Don’t my teammates in the Trios Tournament worry. Keep your eyes on the prize and you’ll be satisfied.”

Gia: “But didn’t you get some helpful advice?”

Gina: “Don’t I have an ace up my sleeve.”

Gia: “You’re not wearing sleeves.”

Gina smirks as Gia smiles.

Gina: “Then you can believe what we say. We have little to hide. And-“

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. Frost has a microphone in her hand. She takes a few steps, settling on the stage. Gia and Gina turn, first to each other, and then to the ring, almost mirroring each other exactly, intentionally or not.

Kayl: “This didn’t take long!”

Sharper: “Selena Frost found herself on the wrong end of the Mirror Routine after she pushed them out of the way, wanting to get to Chris Lawler at Apocalypse.”

Frost: “Well Glimmer Sister…you can have your publicity stunt, but real champions don’t need to preen about like that for attention. They grab it by simply being presence!”

The boos continue as Selena looks around. Gia and Gina Glimmer turn to one another.

Gia: “That’s nice.”

Gina: “But I guarantee they’d all rather listen to us than to you.”

The crowd roars.

Frost: “Too bad that your fifteen minutes of fame are coming to an end soon. Because I’m not going to let two strippers come out here and try top to embarrass me. And I’m certainly not going to stand here and accept you as champions when so many better than you have walked through those doors and held those titles.”

Gina: “And yet here we are.”

Gia: “Undefeated. And you felt one reason why.”

Gina: “You could have just let us walk past. But we don’t get pushed over by anyone.”

Frost: “Then you better get used to it because when a true star in this sport comes out, you step aside like the sideshow you are! I’m only out here because the fact is…you two should be apologizing to me before I take the only thing you professionally have going for you, and that’s that jump attack you had on me, before you follow up this tag reign with a matinee at KABLAMia!”

The crowd boos, while some cheer. Gia and Gina smirk.

Gia: “That doesn’t sound half bad.”

Gina: “Maybe we already have an offer from KABLAMia.”

Gia: “But I think Selena, that YOU need to put YOUR money where YOUR mouth is. I see you talking big, and if you have a problem with the undefeated World Tag Team Champions…”

Gina: “Then find a partner and come join us. You have a few from your past. Any of them happy to step up? Or are your just more talk?”

Gia: “I’m getting sick of that. So many people think they can take us.”

Gina: “But they barely can last the show!”

Gia: “So come on Selena…call up a former partner and-

Selena: “You wouldn’t even be able to last the entrance or-“

“Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)” by Rob Zombie then plays as Selena Frost turns. Gia and Gina smirk as we see Reno Dumont walk out from the back. Dumont has a microphone in his hand.

Dumont: “Ms. Frost…allow me to apologize for interrupting, but there’s no need for you to spend your time here.”

Frost turns to Dumont, a look which is a mix of annoyance but intrigue on her face.

Dumont: “These two right now can act like they’ve won the lottery, treating the World Tag Team Championships like mere articles of clothing and insulting everyone who has ever worked hard to wear them by using them simply to cover up their skin…but the Shinigami Foundation is not going to just move on from Apocalypse. We fought too hard to gain those titles and you may have gotten lucky at Apocalypse, but a team already exists to stand up against you and take those titles back with their rematch…the Shinigami Foundation!”

The crowd boos.

Gia: “Maybe third time is the charm?”

Gina: “Going to have a fourth person at ringside?”

Gia: “Maybe Selena! You can watch us in action. And maybe realize that we aren’t just pretty faces.”

Selena goes to respond, but Reno Dumont speaks first.

Dumont: “Just note…one way or another, we are going to humiliate you. Don’t you worry about how? Just realize it is going to happen and we will not let your tricks or your luck or anything else take us this time. The Fall of Man’s hubris was their downfall are the Shinigami Foundation’s hands…whomever meet you for those titles…they will be looking to humble you and hand you your first losses!”

Dumont smirks and turns to Selena.

Dumont: “Believe it…”

“Never Gonna Stop (The Red Red Kroovy)” by Rob Zombie plays as the crowd looks on. Selena just turns to Dumont, now more annoyed, before turning to the ring. She yells at the ring as Gia and Gina lean on the ropes, clearly testing the fastening on the belts. Reno Dumont looks at the ring with disgust before turning and heading to the back.

Sharper: “The Shinigami Foundation demanding their rematch.”

Kayl: “Did that sound like Wil Pierce or Alex Belmont may not be up for it?”

Sharper: “They are both in the Trios Tournament. Nonetheless, the Glimmer Sisters are plenty confident. That’s for certain.”

Kayl: “And Selena Frost is pissed off! So some good things are happening!”

Breakdown cuts to commercials.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Gia and Gina Glimmer walking backstage, their title belts still around their chests. Gia then reaches behind her and undoes hers, allowing it to fall before taking it and looking at it. We then see a couple of crew members, both female, running over with a towel.

Gina: “Cute…”

Gia glances behind here and notices the camera.

Gia: “We’re just giving what people seem to want and-“

We then see Gina nudge Gia as Gia takes the towel as James Evans walks over to both.

Gina: “Well, coming right to us.”

James: “It sounds like the two of you are quite pragmatic. So you know what Trios is about.”

Gia nods.

James: “We should talk. And ignored the redhead. She’s not your worry.”

Gina: “Is if it costs us.”

James stops and turns back.

James: “She shows up and I’ll use her as a message to the rest of the field!”

James then turns and walks off. Gia and Gina turn to one another before reluctantly following.

Cameras cut to another part of the backstage area to see Destiny Page, holding a microphone, standing with Deanna Frost.

Page: “Well it looks like everyone is jockeying for position in the Trios Tournament, but I’m here with the former US Champion, Deanna Frost. You’ve got a busy schedule ahead of you – the Trios Tournament, the Shot of Adrenaline, but I am glad I was able to get you so quick. Given what we just saw with Selena…could the House of Frost be back on the table?”

Deanna looks out and then down, letting out a small sigh.

Deanna: “What Selena’s doing…that’s her business. I’m focused on the Trios…the Shot of Adrenaline. That’s all.”

Page: “So you’re not even open to the idea-“

Deanna: “That’s a question for Selena. For me…I’m focused on what I’m already committed to. Selena has her goals. I…I have mine.”

Deanna turns and walks off. Page watches her leave, a bit surprised, before turning to the camera.

Page: “Back to ringside.”

The Vision vs. The Steeles

We return to the ring as we see Ruby and Sapphire Steele in the ring.

Sharper: “Welcome back to ringside. Ruby and Sapphire Steele in the ring. The former Sapphire Taylor and Ruby, coming to SCW as a tag team.”

Kayl: “They’re going to have a rough night though.”

The arena lights drop into an ominous crimson haze as the haunting intro of “Nothing Feels Right” by Ozzy Osbourne crawls through the sound system, thick with unease and anticipation. The crowd instantly responds with a wave of boos, and just as the first distorted riff growls to life, a spotlight ignites at the top of the ramp, illuminating The Vision: Melinda Braddock and Fiona Logan. Standing side by side, they strike an intimidating contrast. Melinda is a vision of smug superiority, her expression cool and contemptuous as she slowly steps forward, chin high and lips curled in a slight, self-satisfied smile. Draped in a gleaming black-and-gold jacket with high-fashion detailing, she moves like she’s walking a runway, not a wrestling ramp; each step deliberate, arrogant, like the crowd should be grateful to witness her existence. Beside her, Fiona Logan bursts into movement like a firecracker, all swagger and attitude. She twirls once with flair, throws her arms wide, and mouths off at the nearest fans with wild eyes and a devilish grin. Her ring gear shimmers under the strobe lights as she throws fake kisses to the crowd one second and flips them off the next. She leans over the barricade at one point, taunting a fan’s sign, pointing and laughing, then skips back toward her partner with a cocky shoulder bump. Trailing just a few steps behind them is Clyde Sutter, a looming figure in black with long, dark hair cascading over his shoulders. His expression is emotionless, unreadable, a stark contrast to the explosive energy in front of him. His eyes scan the ring like a hawk, and while he never says a word, his presence alone demands silence. He’s the dark anchor to the chaos and vanity that is The Vision.

Phillips: “And their opponents, accompanied by Clyde Sutter, they are the team of Melinda Braddock and Fiona Logan, they are the Vision!”

As the trio reaches the ring, Melinda glides up the steel steps slowly, wiping her boots with theatrical disdain before stepping through the ropes like she’s entering a palace. She pauses in the center of the ring, holding her arms out as if waiting for imaginary flowers to be thrown at her feet. Fiona leaps onto the apron, then climbs through the ropes with an over-the-top spin, landing on one knee and pointing to herself with a defiant smirk as the music’s chorus hits. She yells at the crowd, mocking them ruthlessly, and then she pounds her chest before popping back up to her feet. Clyde takes his place outside, arms folded, unmoved. As the music fades and the lights return to normal, Melinda raises one perfectly manicured hand while Fiona perches on the second rope, taunting the audience one last time.

Sharper: “The Vision coming out here and looks like Sutter and Braddock had their conversation with Belmont.”

Kayl: “Now it’s time to show the goods. What Melinda Braddock could do as a well-oiled machine with Fiona Logan!”

The bell sounds as Ruby and Sapphire run across and both attack Melinda and Fiona. Ruby kicks Fiona in the ribs before hammering away as Sapphire nails Melinda with a couple of hard right hands before sending her out of the ring. Sapphire turns as Fiona nails Ruby with a shot before Sapphire attacks Fiona. Ruby follows up with a series of kicks as Sapphire and Ruby pull Fiona out and whip her across. She bounces off and the Steeles hit a double dropkick. Sapphire dives onto Fiona for a pin.

Fiona kicks out. Ruby exits the ring as Sapphire turns and hits a leg drop to the head of Fiona. She holds her head in pain and starts to stir as Melinda heads to her corner.

Sharper: “A raucous start here.”

Kayl: “Ruby and Sapphire clearly hoping to throw the Vision off-balance and take this one quickly!”

Fiona starts to pull herself up and Sapphire grabs her and runs her over to the Steele corner. Sapphire turns as Sapphire kicks at Fiona over and over and over again before tagging in Ruby. Ruby enters and kicks away at Fiona. Fiona winces, taking each blow as the official counts.

Ruby tags out and Sapphire comes back in. She enters and starts to stomp away on Fiona.

Sapphire pulls Fiona out and snapmares her down. She goes for the pin.

Fiona kicks out. Sapphire looks up and shakes her head before dragging her up. She then pushes Fiona into the ropes and goes to whip her across, but Fiona spins through. Sapphire bounces off and Fiona presses her over her head and hits a huge press slam. The crowd roars. Sapphire pops up and moves to the neutral corner. Ruby then enters as Fiona catches her and hits a huge back drop. Ruby rolls out of the ring. Fiona then runs at Sapphire and hits a stinger splash into the corner.

Sharper: “And Fiona Logan turning it around. A flurry of offense.”

Kayl: “And she’s not done!”

Sapphire staggers out as Fiona runs into the ropes and hits the Logan’s Run! She goes for the pin.

Sapphire kicks out. Fiona turns and tags in Melinda. Melinda climbs up to the top rope. Sapphire starts to get up and Melinda walks along the top rope and then dives off with a diving clothesline, taking Sapphire down. Melinda turns and goes for the pin.

Ruby enters and breaks it up. She rolls over and drags Sapphire with her. The crowd looks on as the official reprimands Ruby. Ruby then climbs onto the apron and tags in. She enters as Melinda gets up and Ruby goes for a clothesline, but Melinda ducks and the two spin around and Melinda hits a swinging neckbreaker on Ruby.

Sharper: “And Melinda spinning through. Neckbreaker on Ruby who was maybe a bit too aggressive.”

Kayl: “Melinda staying calm under pressure. Sutter looking on. And I guarantee Belmont is watching closely too backstage!”

Melinda turns and starts to get up as Ruby holds her head. Melinda then exits to the apron. She starts to climb up to the top rope. Ruby gets up and runs over and nails her in the ribs. She nails her again and then grabs her and goes to throw her off, but Melinda rolls through. She gets to her feet and Ruby runs at her and Melinda ducks and spins around her, into a waistlock and hits a snap German suplex. Ruby rolls over and starts to get up and turns around only for Melinda to run at her and hit a tilt-a-whirl before spiking Ruby with a DDT. She goes for the pin.

Sapphire breaks it up. She then gets up as Fiona Logan hits the Spearfishing on Sapphire. Sapphire rolls out of the ring.

Sharper: “And Fiona Logan back in and a vicious Spear Fishing. Down goes Sapphire.”

Kayl: “This is the moment for Melinda. Time to showcase some decisiveness!”

Melinda rolls over and Ruby starts to get up. Melinda pulls herself up and Ruby lunges at her, but Melinda grabs her arm and forces her down, locking in the Hashtag! Ruby tries to fight, reaching out and trying to move her body towards the ropes, but Melinda pulls back before Ruby starts to tap out. The crowd roars before the bell sounds. Melinda lets go and rolls over. Ruby rolls out of the ring, holding her arm.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via submission, Fiona Logan and Melinda Braddock, the Vision!”

Melinda gets up as Clyde Sutter enters the ring. Fiona turns and the two raise their arms. Sutter joins them. Sapphire goes over to Ruby and the two check on each other as Melinda smirks, looking at the crowd. Fiona walks around the ring as Clyde Sutter talks to Melinda.

Sharper: “A decisive victory. Melinda Braddock showcasing her skill. The Vision showcasing their chemistry.”

Kayl: “So how is Belmont going to fit in next week when its Braddock and Sutter working together with him in the Trios?”

Backstage, we see Kimberly Williams throwing her gear into a bag.

Kim: “Come on…can’t I do something. I can maim them, right?”

Angelica: “Kim…you’re in the tournament.”

Kim: “Yeah…well….I’m bored now. I want to maim Grant, but I have to now run the table. Then there’s the field…I mean I could probably break Polly and-“

Angelica: “Kim…mess with Dexter. Do all of that. Do whatever keeps you engaged. But you still have one more thing on the list, right?”

Kim: “Well I also want to be a six time Underground Champion. I think I can probably shave Enigma’s face in the process!”

Kim smiles.

Angelica: “Well…I’ll see whose ear I can get into there.”

Kim: “I can bring pliers to make sure they listen! Autumn’s working for CHBKLMNOP right?”

Angelica: “Kim, listen…you want a shot at the World Title, right?”

Kim: “Mmmhmm!”

Angelica: “Then follow Glory’s lead. Use Shot of Adrenaline to remove any doubt. Everything else is extra. Use that as your motivation?”

Kim: “Yeah, but-“

Angelica: “Syren’s also doing the same outside the tournament. I hear the whispers too there. Meet her at the end then. Kill her dreams…prove you should be next.”

Kim: “Now that I could get behind. Too bad she’s not in the tournament. I’d then have plenty to motivate me. It’s hard being a psychopath like me, huh!”

Angelica: “I…I wouldn’t know.”

Kim smiles. Breakdown cuts to commercial.

COMMERCIALS

Chris Lawler stands backstage as the crowd roars. Jessica Winters then walks over to him.

Jessica: “Chris, can I get a word-“

Lawler: “You want to know what I’m thinking after coming up short against Selena? How about that I didn’t just roll over like she hoped-“

Jessica: “Well, not only that, but you and Dante going at it.”

Lawler: “That’s far from over too. After Rise to Greatness, I owe him a long sleep. Maybe Trios can help get me what I want. But I don’t know what to think…Diamond Steele…can she show up ready to go? I’ve heard the rumblings about an alternate…I’ve thought about it. But I’m going to let that chip fall where it may. And Dexter Grant…Grant can go. And if he’s focused and not on Kim…I can live with that.”

Lawler smirks.

Lawler: “After everything I’ve put myself through getting right…neither Dante or Selena have this shot. And I plan to rub it in their faces when we’re done!”

Lawler turns and heads off as the scene cuts away.

“Victorious” by Skillet begins playing as the lights dim a bit. Slowly, Amelia Nevado makes her way onto the stage, putting herself front and center as she folds her hands in front of her, looking like a proper young lady as she looks somewhat solemnly down towards the ring. After a moment of this, Amelia Nevado starts to walk to the ring.

Sharper: “Amelia Nevado challenged Cid Turner at Apocalypse. They left it all in the ring.”

Kayl: “The problem is that sometimes you just get outlasted. Sometimes it’s just one mistake. Cid Turner and Amelia Nevado went back and forth for twenty minutes before experience took over and Cid Turner was able to finish Amelia off.”

Sharper: “The Light in the Darkness had hoped to stand tall, dual champions, but that will have to wait. A lot has to be on Amelia Nevado’s mind.”

Amelia continues to walk to the ring. She reaches the ring steps and walks up them. She then walks along the apron and steps into the ring. She looks around and looks out at the crowd. The crowd cheers her as she holds her arm up, recognizing them. She then heads over to the corner, grabbing a microphone waiting for her from the apron. She turns back to the middle of the ring and looks around. The music fades out as the crowd applauds. A faint “Amelia!” chant begins, growing and growing in sound.

Amelia: “Uh…thanks for that.”

Amelia looks down briefly before smiling, looking at the crowd.

Amelia: “But I don’t know if I deserve it. I…fell short. I gave everything I had against Cid Turner and he was the better competitor at Apocalypse. He’s still the World Champion. He’s still the standard bearer and….and I wasn’t able to get the job done.”

Amelia looks out.

Amelia: “I have spent my career trying to deal with a lot of things, including coming from a wrestling family that held success as the only measure of worth. I have navigated this sport, fortunately finding my wife, and we had hoped that Apocalypse would be a night we could remember for the best of reasons. She defeated David Striker to retain the US Title. I just had to beat one of the greatest to ever step into this ring…and I thought I had a good chance. After defeating Chris Cannon. After everything I’ve worked for over the year…and I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t give us that night. And I’m sorry.”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Amelia: “But now things move on – Glory Braddock is next to face Cid Turner. I had hoped to face her for the title, defending it against someone who I’ve met in that ring far too many times and she’s been on the winning end more often than not. Another time to prove myself. But instead, I turn to the Trios Tournament hoping to earn the same opportunity that catapulted myself to this moment. To maybe earn another World Title shot. To maybe get that happy moment and-

The crowd roars and then boos as we see Waylon Creek walking out from the back. He then starts to head to the ring. Amelia notices him and looks around.

Sharper: “Wait a minute! Waylon Creek coming out here. We’ve seen James Evans active. And now Creek!”

Kayl: “They’re making their play. They’re making their play for the Trios! Waylon is on the team opposite Amelia in the quarterfinals!”

Creek storms to the ring as Amelia turns and throws the microphone down. Creek runs over and slides into the ring. He gets up and Amelia steps up and forearms him in the jaw once and then again and again. Creek shoves her back. Amelia bounces off and Creek clotheslines her down. The crowd ohs as Amelia staggers up and moves to the corner. Creek runs over and nails her with a hard right to the forearm and then another and another, hammering away on Nevado, pummeling her in the corner. The crowd boos as Creek keeps hammering away and then steps back and walks around the ring. Amelia winces and looks up as Creek turns and runs at Amelia and goes for a running knee, but Amelia moves out of the way. Creek goes into the turnbuckle.

Sharper: “Amelia just out of the way. Creek knee first into the turnbuckle.”

Kayl: “He was looking to take her out fast!”

Sharper: “And look! Here comes La Pequena Luz! Not far removed from her partner!”

La Pequena Luz runs down from the back as Creek turns and walks into an Amelia Nevado European uppercut. Creek staggers as Luz then hops onto the apron. She looks at Creek and springboards to the top rope and hits a missile dropkick. The crowd erupts. Luz rolls through as she turns and looks at Amelia. Amelia winces a bit, holding her face before they turn and talk before grabbing Creek.

Sharper: “And Light in the Darkness and Waylon Creek have had many run-ins. And it’s being revived here!”

Kayl: “They’ve got their own idea to keep him down, at least for tonight!”

Sharper: “And here comes Ryan LeCavalier!”

Amelia and Luz pulls Creek up and club him a few times before Ryan LeCavalier runs down to the ring. She spins around the ring as Luz and Amelia run into the ropes. They hit the ropes, but Ryan LeCavalier grabs Luz and trips her up before pulling her down to the floor. She then turns and runs her face first into the steel steps.

Sharper: “And LeCavalier is attacking her partner next week!”

Kayl: “Trying to take her out to get one of the alternates!”

Sharper: “What the hell is going on?!”

Kayl: “Fall of Man being more aggressive than ever!”

Amelia hits the running European uppercut and looks around as she sees Ryan now stomping away on Luz. Luz covers up as the crowd boos. Amelia turns and heads over to the ropes. She drops down to the floor. She then runs over and grabs Ryan and nails her with a forearm shot and then a European uppercut. She hits the mat and rolls over. She gets up as Amelia follows up. We then see Oskar Theron running down from the back.

Sharper: “And now its Oskar Theron! Theron coming down! Waylon’s partner! I don’t think we’re going to see Deanna Frost…well…”

Kayl: “Here comes Deanna and I wonder what side she’ll be on! She’s teaming with Creek next week!”

Oskar Theron runs down from the back and runs around the ring and over to Amelia. Amelia hits another European uppercut on Ryan, knocking her back. Theron then runs over and grabs Amelia and then nails her with a hard right and then another and another. The crowd roars as Deanna Frost runs around the ring and spins around and goes over to Oskar. She grabs him and pulls him off of her friend, Amelia. Oskar rolls over and looks up at Deanna. Deanna snaps at him and the two start to argue. Oskar pushes her back and tries to go for Amelia before then turning around and running at Luz and starting to attack her as she gets up. Deanna runs over and grabs him off of her. Oskar turns and snaps at her again as we then see Amelia getting up and Creek pulls her into the ring. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “Deanna Frost trying to play police officer and friend here, but now Creek! Creek has Nevado!”

Kayl: “You can’t cover everything!”

Deanna turns as Oakar pulls her back out of the ring. Creek drags Amelia in and then pulls her up. Amelia looks up as Creek locks in the Canary. The crowd roars. Ryan LeCavalier rolls into the ring as well and starts to play guard as Amelia struggles and then Creek pushes her back to the mat.

Sharper: “No! The Canary! They’ve got it locked in!”

Kayl: “And Theron is keeping Deanna from helping her friend. Luz is down!”

Sharper: “And LeCavalier is running interference. And this move has injured people! Has injured Aisling Reed! And others!”

Amelia struggles as Deanna tries to get into the ring, but Ryan LeCavalier notably shoves her back as Oskar Theron tries to pin her against the barricade. Just then, we see Meghan Strader and Tamika Strader running out from the back, joined by Tiffany Lee, Tearra Skye and MacKenzie Strader!

Sharper: “And here come the Cowgirls from Hell! Amelia Nevado teaming with Meghan Strader. Strader to face LeCavalier later tonight! And here we go!”

Kayl: “And here comes the fight!”

The crowd roars as the Straders run down to the ring. LeCavalier runs over and nails Meghan with a hard right and then another before Meghan fights back. Creek lets go and Tamika runs at him and nails him with a jumping forearm shot. She nails him again as MacKenzie and Tearra join Tamika in attacking Creek. They all pound on him as he swings as he can at them. Oskar Theron slides into the ring as Deanna looks on. Theron runs over and means Tiffany Lee. They trade blows as the crowd cheers loudly.

Sharper: “The Cowgirls are fighting the Fall of Man. And Theron is in there too now!”

Kayl: “Well now the numbers don’t favour them!”

Creek keeps trying to fight before Tamika backs up and hits a running clothesline, helped by Tearra Skye and MacKenzie Lee in getting him out of the ring. Meghan nails Ryan with a couple more blows and Ryan falls through the ropes to the floor. Oskar Theron kicks Tiffany Lee and sends her into the corner, only to turn around as Meghan Strader kicks him in the ribs and pulls him in and his the Blackened! The crowd erupts. Meghan gets up and looks around as Oskar rolls out of the ring. Amelia stirs, moving to the corner. Deanna moves over to her, checking on as Luz heads over too. The Cowgirls form Hell control the ring, walking around. They start to get the fans going, waving their arms up and down to get more of a cheer from the crowd. LeCavalier and Creek regroup on the floor. Just then, we see Gavin Taylor sliding into the ring. His All-Star Security stands on the floor, concerned, as Gavin steps up and starts to wave an American Flag with a picture of his face in place of the fifty stars.

Sharper: “The Cowgirls have the ring. But…”

Kayl: “Gavin! What the hell are you doing?!”

Sharper: “Gavin Taylor will be teaming with Amelia and Meghan next week!”

Kayl: “How does Luz think of this? He claims he’s got a title shot against her!”

Gavin keeps waving the flag as Meghna turns and looks at him. She shakes her head as Gavin turns and gives her a thumbs up. Officials start to come to the ringside area and start to get between everyone.

Sharper: “Officials now down here. Can we regain order? Ryan LeCavalier and Meghan Strader are supposed to compete! Next!”

Kayl: “Oh God!”

The scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Meghan Strader vs. Ryan LeCavalier

Breakdown returns as we see SCW officials arguing with Tamika Strader at ringside. We then cut to a wide shot to show Meghan Strader pacing in the ring. The Cowgirls from Hell are behind her on the floor, guarding the entrance way, while standing around the ring. On the opposite side of the ring, William Heaven and James Evans have joined Waylon Creek and Ryan LeCavalier. Notably Oskar Theron remains with them, seemingly supporting the Fall of Man in their efforts. LeCavalier is looking around as Aaron Demitra stands in the ring.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. Some order has been had – Amelia Nevado going back with Luz and Deanna Frost to get checked out. The Fall of Man still out here, but the Cowgirls from Hell are out here and they’ve said they’re going to police this.”

Kayl: “Well the Fall of Man all out here. Oskar Theron still out here. He supporting what the Fall of Man are doing. That’s how badly some people want their Trios contracts. Weaken a team for next week and you get an advantage.”

Ryan then turns and slides into the ring. She runs over as Meghan turns and Ryan forearms her in the jaw. Meghan nails her with a hard right. The crowd roars as Ryan forearms her again and again before Meghan spins Ryan into the corner. Meghan then knees her in the ribs. She knees her again and again before Ryan grimaces in pain. Demitra counts for the break.

Meghan hits a hip toss out of the corner. Ryan rolls over and gets up and turns and Meghan runs at her and clotheslines her down. Ryan hits the mat and rolls over, moving to the ropes. She gets up and Meghan then walks around the ring. She runs at Ryan, but Ryan sidesteps and sends Meghan through the ropes. She holds onto the ropes. She turns and looks down as the Fall of Man look on. The Cowgirls from Hell start to move around. Meghan glances at them before turning and Ryan grabs her and hits a guillotine drop. Meghan’s throat snaps off the top rope.

Sharper: “And LeCavalier taking advantage of the brief distraction. The Fall of Man just waiting. Meghan Strader watching. The Cowgirls from Hell also watching.”

Kayl: “This is going to be more chaotic than anything from Apocalypse in her war against Syren and Cannon.”

Ryan then pulls Meghan into the ring and runs across the ring and drives Meghan face first into the top turnbuckle. Meghan turns as officials try to keep the Cowgirls separate from the Fall of Man. Ryan kicks Meghan in the ribs over and over and over again before then starting to choke her with her boot.

Ryan steps off and walks around the ring. Meghan pulls herself up and Ryan runs at her and hits a running dropkick. Meghan staggers out of the corner and drops to the mat. LeCavalier goes for the pin.

Meghan kicks out.

Sharper: “Nearfall as Ryan LeCavalier with that dropkick in the corner.”

Kayl: “Added impact – nowhere to go and so you just get sandwiched in there.”

Ryan then gets up and stomps Meghan in the face and then again and again. Meghan rolls over. Ryan turns and runs across the ring. She bounces off and goes for a running spinning crescent kick, but Meghan catches her. The crowd roars as she hoists her up and hits a huge leg capture high-angle back suplex. The crowd roars. Ryan rolls over and starts to get up and Meghan steps up and kicks her in the ribs and hits the Two for the Show. She rolls LeCavalier over and hooks the leg.

Ryan LeCavalier kicks out. Meghan gets up and hits an elbow drop. Ryan rolls over and moves to the ropes. Tearra Skye and Mackenzie Strader get in her face. Ryan turns away as Waylon Creek looks on. Ryan gets up and Meghan nails her with a hard right.

Sharper: “Hard right hand after Ryan Lecavalier now facing the reality of the Cowgirls all around ringside.”

Kayl: “Creek was watching across. He’s like a coiled spring. Didn’t compete at Apocalypse. Not tonight. Heaven even saying that CHBK may be holding them back, hinting at that at Apocalypse.”

Ryan hits the mat. She gets back up and Meghan knocks her down with another hard right. Ryan rolls over and gets up and Meghan kicks her in the ribs. She whips Ryan into the ropes. Ryan bounces off and Meghan hits a huge back body drop. Ryan rolls over and starts to get up. Meghan clubs her in the back once and then again and again before hitting a vertical suplex. She goes for the pin.

Ryan kicks out. Ryan rolls over and starts to get up and Meghan punches her in the ribs. She goes for the Vengeance, but Ryan shoves her off. Meghan hits the turnbuckles chest first, staggering back. Ryan runs past her, jumping to the turnbuckles and hitting the Relativisme. She then goes for the pin.

Meghan kicks out.

Sharper: “And only two as Strader emphatically kicks out after the Relativisme.”

Kayl: “You should not try the French, Sharper. The Texas in you doesn’t help.”

Sharper: “I can’t do much about that, Devon.”

Meghan rolls over as Ryan grabs her and pulls her up and snapmares her over. She then goes for a reverse chinlock. She pulls back as the crowd boos as Ryan looks around. Meghan grimaces in pain as the Cowgirls look on, all starting to pound on the mat, trying to get the fans behind Meghan, while rallying beyond Meghan themselves. The crowd cheers as Meghan starts to shake her arm, trying to pull herself up. Ryan holds on as Meghan turns and starts to get her feet under her. She keeps pulling herself up and then gets up to her feet. The crowd continues to make noise as Meghan elbows Ryan in the ribs and then again and again before suddenly, we see Oskar Theron enter the ring. He grabs Demitra and throws him out of the ring. Heaven smirks as Creek then takes the moment to pull himself onto the apron. Meghan attacks Ryan with right hands as James Evans follows Creek. Tamika, MacKenzie, Tearra and Tiffany Lee follow as the crowd erupts. Meghan continues to fight Ryan as Creek goes after Tamika. James nails Tearra before attacking Mackenzie. Oskar and Tiffany trade blows.

Sharper: “Oskar Theron being the instigator. He’s taking the moment to turn the situation!”

Kayl: “And this has broken down again!”

The crowd roars as the fight breaks out in the ring. James then runs MacKenzie into Tearra as Tamika and Creek trade blows. Creek starts to get the advantage before Meghan runs over and nails Creek from behind. Meghan and Tamika then double team Creek as Ryan leans in the corner. Oskar and Tiffany trade blows before we see Gia and Gina Glimmer running out from the back. The crowd roars. Gia and Gina enter and run over and they go after Tamika and Meghan. Creek moves to the ropes as we then hear the crowd roars. Amy Chastaine runs down from the back.

Sharper: “The Glimmers coming down. I guess James Evans convinced them of something-“

Kayl: “Amy!”

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine! She said she’d go after James!”

Amy runs down and pulls James down by the legs and down to the floor. They start to trade blows as the crowd erupts. Tearra and MacKenzie then go after Creek as Creek tries to fight both. Oskar continues to fight with Tiffany. Ryan then steps up, but the crowd roars again as we see Chris Cannon pulling her to the floor. Ryan turns to him and snaps at him while the Glimmers fight Meghan and Tamika. Ryan turns to fight, but Cannon pulls her back again.

Sharper: “Chris Cannon is stopping Ryan LeCavalier from continuing to fight!”

Kayl: “He’s focusing on his team. And he’s teamed with LeCavalier!”

Amy Chastaine and James Evans trade blows as officials appear back at ringside, trying to regain order. CHBK is also out with his team as Dean Black, Hiro Tanaka, Dillusion, and Lucas Knight pair off. Lucas enters the ring with Dean Black, while Dillusion and CHBK try to get in between James and Amy. The crowd continues to roar as the scene slowly fades out.

COMMERCIALS

The first chords of "Immortal" by Ozzy Osbourne begins to play over the PA system. The crowd cheers as few moments pass before Glory Braddock walks out on the stage. She looks around the arena and takes in the crowd’s reaction. She then starts to walk to the ring.

Sharper: “After all of the chaos and we don’t know what the next couple of weeks will bring, but one thing we know for certain – at Under Attack, Glory Braddock will challenge Cid Turner one on one for the SCW World Championship!””

Kayl: “She bet on herself. She saw it through and she’s got her shot.”

She starts to make her way down to the ring.

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 corner, grabbing a microphone waiting for her. She turns back to the middle of the ring. The music starts to fade out and the crowd roars. Glory Braddock looks around, taking in the crowd again.

Braddock: “I said I would bet on myself and tonight, I know it’s all worth it because at Under Attack, I have Cid Turner for the World Championship!”

The crowd roars.

Braddock: “And while everyone is talking about how Cid Turner’s run is a Cinderella story, unfortunately in professional wrestling, they don’t last forever. And I can find a lot in common with how Cid carries himself – he says he’s willing to do anything to win. So am I. He says that he will do whatever he can to keep hold of that title. So will I. And he’s willing to die in the ring to prove it…so am I. We’re in some ways cut from the same cloth. I could be running a promotion, having fashion lines, generally living off my legacy, and yet I keep adding to my legacy because professional wrestling is in my blood. It’s what I do. It’s what I excel at. And so Cid, I understand exactly what drives you.”

Braddock pauses for a moment.

Braddock: “It’s also what makes me a more dangerous competitor than Amelia Nevado. And before I move on, I should comment about you Amelia as part of me hoped to face you at Under Attack…to test myself against you again. Some day you will get another opportunity. I know you will. But you need to gain that killer instinct. Too much hesitation because you knew you were ending a career…I will not hesitate at Under Attack!”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction.

Braddock: “I realize some of you may not want that. But it’s what Cid Turner deserves. He deserves a challenge that respects the terms he himself has put down. And I will do that. I have my own desires. I want to wipe the bad taste of a far too short World Title reign from years past. And against Cid, I have the chance to do it again. I enter on a winning streak few can compare to. And I have proven I can taken on anyone including the so-called unstoppable force. And nothing will change that, Waylon. Fall of Man. You can do your machinations in the Trios. It won’t matter because I will complete what you failed. I will beat Cid Turner!”

Braddock walks around the ring, the crowd roaring, although some boos come from the crowd.

Braddock: “There is one more individual I should mention….Selena Frost!”

The crowd boos loudly.

Braddock: “I don’t even want to hear any claims that I deserve better. Cid Turner is a fine champion. But Selena…you and I have been through plenty over the years. You want to interject yourself into my business now, I will make sure it is the single worst decision you make!”

The crowd roars.

Braddock: “Unlike Amelia who, for her reasons seems to see you as a friend, she was willing to push back. I’m willing to knock your head off!”

The crowd cheers. Braddock then looks around, fired up.,

Braddock: “Because this is not going to be situation where we deal with your ego. You have a problem with it. I won’t be hard to find. But Cid, this is between you and I. And Cid, you better rest up. You better make sure you’re at as good of health as possible. I want a fight. I don’t want to euthanize you. I want you to fight for your professional wrestling life….so when I defeat you, I can know with no doubt, that there is nothing I can’t face. And I take my rightful place back at the top of the mountain, finally in SCW, as World Champion.”

Glory looks around.

Glory: “Sic Semper Tyrannis!”

The crowd cheers as “Immortal” by Ozzy Osbourne plays throughout the arena again. Glory looks around the arena as the crowd continues to give her adulation.

Sharper: “The challenger for the World Title with a clear statement of goals. Can she get the job done at Under Attack?!”

Kayl: “And we’ll see what Cid Turner has to say about it. He’ll be here next week. And I’m sure Selena Frost and others may have something to say too.”

Sharper: “We will certainly find out. That’s all from us her in Vancouver. Next week, the Trios Tournament begins. For Devon Kayl, I’m Adam Sharper, we’ll see you then!”

The scene fades to black…