“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:

BREAKDOWN – LAST WEEK:

We open up with a shot of last week’s Breakdown before wee Meghan Strader, Gavin Taylor & Amelia Nevado each making their entrances.

Sharper: “Evans, Enigma, Glimmer will face Strader, Taylor and Nevado! Trios Tournament continues next!”

We then cut to see shots of James Evans, Gina Glimmer, with Gia, and Enigma each making their entrances. We see Gavin tagged in and he waits for James Evans to get up. When he does, he drills him with the Gavin Taylor Lariat.

Sharper: “And Gavin with the lariat!”

Kayl: “Right to the jaw! Did they turn it into their favour again!”

Gavin goes for the pin.

1!

2!

Gina breaks it up. Amelia runs over and grabs her and throws her out of the ring. Enigma gets up onto the apron. and Meghan runs at the ropes and nails him with a series of hard right. Gavin then turns and grabs James, but James shoves him back and out of the ring. Gavin falls through the ropes and to the floor. He lands on his feet and we then see Reno Dumont and David Striker running down from the back, joined by Dante Slayton and Wil Pierce.

Sharper: “Gavin thrown to the floor!’

Kayl: “You may want to Make America Gavin Go Away!”

Sharper: “And here comes the Shinigami Foundation who aren’t too pleased with how tonight has gone and I think they’re coming for their pound of flesh! They have issues on both sides!”

They run down and Reno grabs Karl. He then tries to go for the envelope. This gets Gavin’s attention. Jack Barker is stopped by Pierce as Gavin steps up and grabs Reno, but this gets Striker to spin him around and punch him in the throat. Gavin drops, coughing as Dante heads to the ringside area. Striker turns too and we then see Amelia on Gina on the floor. Meghan keeps on Enigma as James remains on his knees. We then see Demitra see Dante hops onto the apron. Striker heads around the ring as we then see Gia Glimmer running around the ring and running over and jumping up into Striker. This forces him back a bit, but Striker steadies himself and grabs her and then pulls her back into the Equivalent Exchange. The crowd ohs and Gia rolls over. Striker gets up, but Demitra catches this out of the corner of his eye. The camera briefly shows Gina with Amelia, but Demitra then calls for the bell.

Sharper: “Wait! What?”

Demitra turns and points at Gia and then turns to Phillips. Amelia gets up and looks around as Meghan does too. James smirks as Enigma backs up. William Heaven applauds as we notice Gina Glimmer has seemingly disappeared, presumably rolling under the ring.

Phillips: “Fans, as a result of outside interference, your winners via disqualification, the team of James Evans, Enigma, and Gina Glimmer!”

The crowd boos.

Sharper: “Wait…does he think Gia Glimmer was Gina?”

Kayl: “Wasn’t she fighting Amelia? He was focused on Dante. And Gia…”

Sharper: “Let’s take a look here.”

We see a replay and a magnified shot of Gia Glimmer running around the ring and jumping up into Striker, sacrificing herself. We then see Striker hitting the Equivalent Exchange before cutting to show Demitra able to see this.

Kayl: “I think he did! Amelia was with Gina but Gia was aggressive and attacked David Striker!”

Sharper: “And look what she did. She ran at him and forced him back so he’d be in the peripheral vision of the referee! She was counting on that!”

Kayl: “Things going bad to worse for the Glimmers and their team, and Gia turned it around. The ruse worked!”

We see Amelia talking to Demitra as Meghan paces annoyed. Officials have come down to separate Pierce and Dumont from the All-Star Security and Gavin Taylor. Taylor is gasping for air as Karl is pointing to his chest, reassuring Jack. Gina is checking on Gia as James Evans stands over them and smirks as the scene fades out.

“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 PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 know the finalists in the Trios Tournament and we’re at the final night before Under Attack!”

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

Sharper: “Welcome to ringside, Adam Sharper here with Devon Kayl and while we know the two final teams, it’s not without some controversy.”

Kayl: “Gia Glimmer threw herself at David Striker. The referee made the decision based on that and now I know of a few angry people in SCW right now.”

Sharper: “And while we deal with that, the Shot of Adrenaline Tournament returns in full force – three big matches tonight. Two of which become title matches .Polly Pingotti to defend her TV Title against Chris Dumont, while Dexter Grant will defend his Adrenaline Championship against a man he’s defeated before and looking to get him back, Kemal Yilmaz.”

Kayl: “And trust me, everyone is watching both.”

The opening of “Shot from a Cannon" can be heard blaring through the PA system. The boos reverberate through the arena as the camera pans across the stage. We then see William Heaven walk out from the back with James Evans. The two step forward as the crowd boos louder. We then see Ryan LeCavalier walking out from the back and looking down the ring. The three start to head to the ring as we then see Waylon Creek walk out last, looking down, almost depressed by the turn of events.

Sharper: “And we start off with one of the victors and how about this. You mused about how quiet they were last week. Fall of Man starting us off.”

Kayl: “And look at this. James out with Heaven. Ryan right behind. Waylon Creek almost looking like he doesn’t want to be here.”

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

The Fall of Man make their way to the ring and over to the ring. James grabs the ropes and pulls himself onto the apron as William walks up the steel steps. He then steps into the ring as Ryan walks up the steel steps after and joins William in the ring.

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

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

William Heaven walks over to the corner, demanding a microphone. James then walks over to him, saying something to him. Evans then takes the microphone and turns to the middle of the ring as Ryan walks around the ring. Only now does Creek start to enter the ring and does to before moving to the corner.

Evans: “All of you here can sit back and listen as the time for the Fall of Man being the butt of people’s jokes and needing to be jumped to get ahead…those days are over. Because we are now one match away from us having a Trios Tournament contract again and while it did not go as planned the first time….”

Evans glances at Creek. Creek doesn’t even make eye contact, only muttering something to himself. Ryan glances at him.

Evans: “It is what brought us to the top before we lost our way. And this is the reset we needed.”

Evans looks around.

Evans: “No more foolishness with the Lizard Kingdom. No more assuming potential will be actual. And it is time for those who think they have something over us to look in the mirror and ask themselves if they want the impending war!”

Evans looks at the camera.

Evans: “Simon….Amy….”

Evans pauses.

Evans: “Xander Valentine thought he destroyed us but rising from the ash will be what we should have been all along. The three figures in this sport, led by a man undoing past wrongs, and using our God given talent and our decisiveness to get shit done!”

Evans looks at the main camera.

Evans: “And that begins at Under Attack!”

The lights around the arena begin to flicker in red, white, and blue as "Fortunate Son" by CCR starts to play over the arena. The crowd roars as James turns and looks at the entrance way. We see a man dressed as Uncle Sam, but wearing a Gavin Taylor mask, step out and waving an American flag. We then see Gavin Taylor walking out from the back. His All-Star Security walk out with him and stand behind him, their backs to Gavin, literally watching his back. Gavin looks at the crowd and then to the ring.

Gavin: “My fellow Gav-ericans! I hear you James with your talk about how you’re going to be coming back. A good come back. Everyone likes a comeback. Some people say I’m the comeback kid and frankly, I’m trying to have the best of comebacks. A come back never before seen in the history of the world. A come back the people wish they could. Including you I’m sure. And it’s something the people of this great city can appreciate.”

Gavin nods.

Gavin: “But while I have my US Championship shot, the steal was in for a second contract to ensure that I could Make American Gavin Again! That’s right. The crooked people…the mean people. Not very good people at all. The Gawdy Glimmers made sure that the fix was in. That despite my clear victory…”

Gavin coughs a bit, touching his throat.

Gavin: “And despite the unnecessary violence from Laying Dave…Trying to stop my message. My message of greatness. My message that’s better than his.”

Gavin looks around, trying to return to his train of thought, if there was one.

Gavin: “But the fix was in. We didn’t stop the steal. Instead, we saw it before everyone’s eyes when Supreme Championship Wrestling and Crooked Alex wanted to make sure that I would be held back. They don’t want to believe I have a contract. Went right to the top. Right to the founder. The fantastic founder. Fantastic just like me. The Trios results last week are not legitimate. Not real. Fake news. All false and-“

James: “Would you shut the hell up? You want unnecessary violence, we have no problem Making America not longer giving a damn about Gavin as they wonder where his body is and-“

Heaven then stops James. James turns and Heaven takes the microphone.

Heaven: “Mr. Taylor…you have an interesting position, but I hope you realize that you are barking up the wrong tree.”

Gavin: “I don’t bark up trees, but I do it’s always the right one. The best tree. I do the best barking. I’m in the Guinness Book of World Records for my barking-“

Heaven: “Fine…but the fact is that we’ve not had any favours. CHBK has even kept generational talent on the sidelines while he enacts his vendetta. So while his official may have missed a call, it was all even in the end, and things just didn’t go your way.”

Gavin: “So even you admit it and-“

The crowd roars as we see David Striker running out from the back and kicking the Uncle Sam character. He then grabs the flag and turns and jabs Uncle Sam in the neck. We then see Alex Belmont walking out from the back and watching as Striker grabs the Gavin Taylor Uncle Sam ripoff and runs him along the stage, throwing him off and through a table to the floor!

Sharper: “Striker! Striker’s heard enough!”

Kayl: “Laying Uncle Sam-vin!”

Sharper: “And Striker’s now turning to Gavin Taylor!”

Striker turns and runs at Gavin as Karl and Jack Barker, Gavin’s All-Star Security grab him and start to whisk him away. They run him along the opposite side of the stage and down the steps. They turn and run to the back as Striker takes the flag that Gavin’s Uncle Sam had and looks at them before turning and heading to the back. Alex Belmont takes a step out before looking behind him as “Unforgiven” by Metallica plays. The crowd roars as we see Clyde Sutter walk out from the back, joined by Melinda Braddock and Fiona Logan.

Sharper: “Striker chases off Gavin and now here comes the other winning Trios team!”

Kayl: “Belmont even waiting for them!”

Sutter steps forward and nods at Belmont before Belmont joins him and the Vision and head to the ring. James watches them as does Heaven. Creek remains in the corner, just looking down as Ryan LeCavalier stands with James Evans. Sutter, Melinda, Belmont & Fiona reach the ring and Belmont rolls in and slowly gets up looking at the Fall of Man as Sutter pulls himself onto the apron. He steps in. He turns and helps both Fiona and Melinda into the ring. Fiona walks past the Fall of Man and asks for a microphone. She’s granted one and turns back, handing Sutter the microphone. Belmont keeps eying the Fall of Man as Creek now finally looks up, glaring at Belmont.

Sutter: “Well this is interesting. Regardless of the so-called controversy, one team won, one team lost, and frankly, fate is to be blamed for it all. And in this case, fate has certainly dealt an interesting hand.”

Sutter looks at Heaven.

Sutter: “William…we’ve had some business in the past. All of you have had business with Alex. And I trust all of that will be fuel to the fire for what could be a very interesting Trios Tournament finals. Even Ryan…you’re welcome by the way. Simon’s attack was for not. Then again, our fates are always intertwined, haven’t they?”

LeCavalier watches Sutter.

Sutter: “Nonetheless, I notice that we are out here as a unit. You…you are not.”

Evans takes the microphone back from Heaven.

Sutter: “No need to respond. Now is not the time for bloodshed.”

Evans: “It will be either tonight or at Under Attack. You, Clyde, are in our way. And that makes you a surefire victim.”

Sutter: “Is that the case?”

Belmont steps up, cracking his knuckles. Fiona and Melinda step up too.

Sutter: “Numbers are in our favour, James.”

Evans: “Are they?”

“Tongue Twister” by Cash Cash plays as Melinda glances behind them at the entrance way. But it’s not there where the SCW World Tag Team Champions emerge; it’s from under the ring. Gia and Gina roll out from the floor. Gia winks at the crowd as Gina waves and both get up to their feet and roll into the ring. They get up and walk over to the middle of the ring, standing with Ryan and James as William backs up. The crowd roars.

Sharper: “James Evans expected something. Gina and Gia Glimmer under the ring. And they’ve come out and the numbers are now against Sutter, Braddock, Logan and Belmont!”

Kayl: “Especially if Creek is engaged. He’s not looking right.”

Strader: “Well if you want numbers and you want a fight…”

The crowd roars as the familiar voice of Meghan Strader is heard and she walks out from the back. She takes a couple of steps as we see Amelia Nevado out with her too. Mackenzie Strader, Tiffany Lee, and Tearra Skye join them. Amelia looks around.

Strader: “I know there’s this talk about fate, but fate sometimes get a bit funny. And since we’re all in agreement that shit hit the fan last week and things didn’t work out as they should, I’m happy to do this the old fashioned way and just have a little battle royale for winner take all. I don’t sit on the sidelines and I don’t take it kindly when I’m screwed over, Gia…”

Strader turns to Amelia.

Strader: “What do you say?”

Amelia goes to respond as Strader moves the microphone to her.

James: “Too bad you don’t matter, Strader. The cards were dealt. Demitra called it. And you don’t have a leg to stand on given how you kept messing with Syren earlier. The end of the day we all do what we need to to get what we want. And so far, we’ve been successful. And at Under Attack, the Fall of Man, and the Glimmer Sisters, we take what we want for good.”

Amelia shakes her head, clearly not in agreement, but by this point, Meghan’s moved on.

Kayl: “No mention of Enigma.”

Strader: “Well then, try to shut me up!”

Strader starts to head to the ring. The Cowgirls follow her before we hear Alex “CHBK” Desoubrais’s voice.

CHBK: “Stop! STOP!”

CHBK then starts to make his way out from the back. The Cowgirls reach the ring before CHBK steps forward. We see SCW officials with him, joining him.

CHBK: “I’m not going to start with a war tonight on Breakdown. And unfortunately, Meghan, Amelia….Gavin…the official’s decision was final.”

Meghan shakes her head and she walks up to CHBK. Amelia just watches before Meghan gets in his face.

Meghan: “This is bullshit, you know. You better make it right. Don’t make us have to do that.”

CHBK: “I understand it’s not what you want. I’ll talk to you more in a few moments. At this point, I’m going to make sure that nothing further-“

But before CHBK can finish, the crowd is already booing loudly and we hear a whack as we cut to the ring to see Selena Frost in the ring with a steel chair to the back of Gina Glimmer.

Sharper: “Oh! Selena!”

Kayl: “And she just drilled one of the glimmers with a steel chair!”

Gia turns and runs over and nails Selena with a couple of hard rights. James and Ryan then run over to Selena and they knock her back. Officials run around, some stopping Meghan and the Cowgirls from entering the ring, others entering the ring while Sutter, Braddock, Logan, and Belmont exit. Sutter smirks as they watch his opponents fighting Selena and now security. The crowd then erupts again as we see Simon Lyman and Amy Chastaine running through the crowd. They then hop the barricade and slide into the ring. Ryan runs over to Simon as Amy runs over and nails James from behind. Selena clubs on Gia as Gia keeps her in the corner. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Amy Chastaine! Simon Lyman! They’re here and they saw an opening! Officials focused on avoiding a war and we now have one!”

Kayl: “Even CHBK is in the ring, trying to stop this!”

CHBK enters the ring with several other officials and agents as we see Ryan and Simon continuing to fight while Amy tries to take James down. CHBK tries to get Amy and James apart as Selena clubs on Gia as Gia manages to hit a nice arcing kick to her face while shouldering Selena in her ribs. Heaven looks on from the floor before Amelia steps up to the ring, clearly concerned about something. We then see Waylon Creek suddenly step up and spins CHBK around before locking in the Canary. The crowd erupts as Creek pushes CHBK down. CHBK struggles, trying to grab at the hand of Creek. Amelia quickly gets free of officials and runs over to Creek. We see a couple of other officials entering the ring and running over to get Creek off of CHBK. Heaven just smirks.

Sharper: “Creek! Oh God! No! No! The Canary! The Canary on CHBK!”

Kayl: “This isn’t good! This isn’t good at all. He didn’t look right. He was looking around. He looked like he was nowhere here!”

Amelia keeps trying to pull Creek off as officials try to pull him off. We then notice Simon even stopping working on Ryan and checking on him, this gives Ryan then opportunity to run to the ropes and hit the Relativisme, knocking Simon down. She rolls out of the ring. Amy turns to Lyman before turning to CHBK as James rolls to the floor smirking. The crowd looks on as Creek looks around, almost having come out of a trance, trying to figure out what’s happening. This causes Gina off of Gia, and they exit. Selena then looks at CHBK and scoffs before dropping down to the apron herself. Gia looks in the ring as Gina holds her back in pain. Meghan Strader backs up the ramp, motioning to the Cowgirls to leave.

Heaven: “Waylon, my boy! Over here!”

Waylon looks around and rolls to the floor. He then turns to the ring, almost looking stunned, before then looking around. Heaven pats him on the back, seemingly proud of him as officials check on CHBK in the ring. The crowd buzzes as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see CHBK, struggling to breathe, while on a stretcher. Officials are with him, led by Dean Black and Lucas Knight. Amelia Nevado is also with him as La Pequena Luz joins her partner. CHBK is rolled towards the ambulance as Dr. Curt Okafor of the SCW medical staff, gets up into the ambulance. CHBK is placed inside.

Sharper: “Welcome back to Breakdown. A shocking start to Breakdown tonight. Tensions rising thanks to last week’s controversial ending to the Trios Tournament. And by the end, CHBK was caught in the crosshairs.”

Kayl: “Creek just snapped. Something was off about him and he then just went right for CHBK, attacking him, and locking in the Canary.”

MOMENTS AGO:

CHBK enters the ring with several other officials and agents as we see Ryan and Simon continuing to fight while Amy tries to take James down. CHBK tries to get Amy and James apart as Selena clubs on Gia as Gia manages to hit a nice arcing kick to her face while shouldering Selena in her ribs. Heaven looks on from the floor before Amelia steps up to the ring, clearly concerned about something. We then see Waylon Creek suddenly step up and spins CHBK around before locking in the Canary. The crowd erupts as Creek pushes CHBK down. CHBK struggles, trying to grab at the hand of Creek. Amelia quickly gets free of officials and runs over to Creek. We see a couple of other officials entering the ring and running over to get Creek off of CHBK. Heaven just smirks.

Sharper: “And that smile. Heaven even happy and Heaven and CHBK have had issues for months.”

We return live to hear the sirens blaring and the lights flashing. The doors are closed as the ambulance starts to pull forward, leaving the arena.

Sharper: “And now CHBK going to the hospital. We know that the Canary can do serious damage. Aisling Reed injured as a result.”

Kayl: “And Creek’s been given multiple warnings, right?”

Sharper: “Indeed.”

Deanna Frost vs. Chris Lawler

Shot of Adrenaline Tournament Match

Phillips: “The following contest is a Shot of Adrenaline Tournament match, scheduled for one fall!”

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

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

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

Sharper: “Deanna Frost has been one of the frontrunners of this tournament so far, but this match might be her toughest yet.”

Kayl: “Things might be about to get a bit more personal considering her opponent tonight has no love lost for the other Frost we all know and 'love.' You think that might draw out a certain set of twins to add some extra flair to this one?”

Sharper: “I doubt it. Deanna has made it clear her focus right now is on Shot of Adrenaline, not on the fight Selena picked with the Glimmer Sisters.”

Kayl: “No House of Frost reunion I guess, but I wonder if Lawler would want their help even if that was on the table? Almost seems counterintuitive to his efforts of proving he can still go on his own merits.”

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

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

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

Phillips: “And her opponent, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee... Chris Lawler!”

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

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

Sharper: “To your point Devon, a lot of Lawler's actions as of late have been out of a desire to prove that he's just as good, if not better, than he was when we last saw him in SCW many years ago.”

Kayl: “It's one of the reasons he took issue with Selena's ego, it's why he got in the face of Dexter Grant last week after he felt Dexter cost their team the first round of the Trios Tournament, and it could be why he treats Deanna tonight like she's no different than Selena.”

Sharper: “Deanna's a very different Frost with a very different style though, and she's just trying to prove that she's far more than just 'Selena's wife' or 'the other Frost.'”

Kayl: “Tell that to a man as desperate and hungry as Chris Lawler!”

Referee Jennifer Cassidy signals for the bell and Deanna and Lawler slowly approach one another. Lawler goes to lock up, but Deanna ducks underneath with a go-behind into a rear waistlock. Lawler tries to throw a back elbow to escape, but Deanna ducks it and grabs Lawler in a front facelock as his own momentum turns him around. Deanna cranks on the facelock, trying to get Lawler to the mat, but Lawler showcases his strength as he lifts Deanna off the ground and throws her off to free himself, though she lands on her feet. She charges at him and Lawler throws a clothesline, but Deanna ducks in before stopping herself, and as Lawler turns, she catches him with a standing dropkick! Lawler staggers but manages to stay on his feet, but a second dropkick from Deanna finally sends him to the mat!

Sharper: “A pretty even start to this match so far, but Deanna managing to get Lawler off his feet first.”

Kayl: “You’ve got to wonder if that’s going to weigh on him. He’s been growing more aggressive as he’s become more desperate to turn his luck around.”

Deanna throws herself onto Lawler, applying a side headlock before he can start trying to get up again. She wrenches on it as Lawler slowly works his way back to his feet. He backs against the ropes and goes to try and fire Deanna off, but she tightens her grip on the headlock and skids to a halt, keeping the hold on Lawler. He manages to throw an elbow into her gut, followed by a second one, but Deanna’s grip remains locked in place like iron. Finally, with a roar, he lifts Deanna up and breaks the headlock with a big back suplex!

Sharper: “Lawler managing to free himself with that back suplex, but how much of his strength was sapped here in the early-going?”

Kayl: “This isn’t like his match with Selena at Apocalypse. Not only a much slower and more tame start to things, but he also doesn’t have the help of the Glimmer Sisters to try and give him a slight edge!”

Lawler rises back to his feet, taking a moment to get his bearings as he shakes his head. Deanna gets back to her feet as well, and Lawler goes to boot her in the gut. Deanna manages to catch his foot, however, but Lawler swings his other leg and connects with an enzuigiri! Deanna hits the mat, moving towards the corner to start trying to pull herself back up, but once she does, Lawler crushes her with a corner clothesline! She staggers out right into Lawler’s waiting arms as he connects with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex! Lawler moves into the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Deanna kicks out! Lawler looks a bit frustrated but tries to calm himself as he grabs Deanna and pulls her up into a standing headscissors before he flips her up for a powerbomb, but Deanna manages to drop a few bionic elbows between Lawler’s eyes before she frees herself and counters the powerbomb attempt into a DDT!

Sharper: “Deanna fighting her way back into control of this match off that beautiful powerbomb counter!”

Kayl: “I think after that whole thing that went down with… Veil, I think his name is now? I think so many people got the thought into their heads that she rushed her return and have completely forgotten how much she can go in that ring.”

Deanna uses the ropes to pull herself up to her feet, watching as Lawler starts to rise as well. She runs off the adjacent ropes and catches him in the side of the head with a knee strike! Deanna rolls him over and goes for the cover.

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Lawler kicks out! Deanna is undeterred as she measures Lawler before connecting with a jumping knee drop right between the eyes. Lawler rolls towards the ropes, using them to help pull himself back to his feet, and Deanna moves in to catch him with some elbow strikes. She pulls him away from the ropes and snapmares him over to the center of the ring before applying a rear chinlock, trying to wear down Lawler. Jennifer Cassidy checks in, but Lawler refuses to submit.

Sharper: “Deanna keeping a slower, more methodical pace, trying to wear down Lawler and create an opening.”

Kayl: “Kind of makes me wonder now if Lawler actually was expecting this to be as fast-paced as his match with Selena, because he’s been struggling to really adjust the more Deanna’s maintained control.”

Lawler tries to get back to his feet, but Deanna keeps the pressure on the chinlock. He reaches up, managing to get his hands around the back of her head before pulling himself up enough to sit out into a jawbreaker to break the hold! Deanna stumbles back towards the ropes, clutching at her chin and jaw, as Lawler pulls himself back to his feet. She runs at him, trying to catch him unaware, but Lawler surprises her by catching her with a huge spinebuster! He goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

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Deanna gets a shoulder up!

Sharper: “Big spinebuster out of nowhere only gets two for Lawler!”

Kayl: “Maybe I spoke too soon! Deanna tried to push the advantage and Lawler caught her!”

Deanna crawls towards the corner, using the turnbuckles to help pull herself back to her feet. Just as she’s upright again, she turns and eats a Blitz Kick from Lawler! Deanna slumps over in the corner, but Lawler’s not done yet as he pulls her out of the corner and lifts her up in a military press before connecting with the Fury Suplex! He goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

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Deanna gets a shoulder up again! Lawler is looking a little more frustrated now, even looking up at Jennifer Cassidy to make sure the count was only two, which she confirms. Deanna slowly starts trying to sit up, feeling the effects of the heavy offense she’s been on the receiving end of, and Lawler watches her carefully before he runs off the ropes, looking for the Final Judgment! Deanna, however, manages to duck it! The fans are roaring as Lawler realizes he missed and turns to grab Deanna as she tries to get back to her feet, but she manages to sweep his leg! He scrambles back to his feet, but she kicks him in the gut before planting him with the Spring Fling DDT! She’s slow to get back to her feet, and that leads to her feeling she needs a little more to try and keep Lawler down, leading to her springboarding off the ropes into a lionsault! She goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

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Lawler gets his shoulder up!

Sharper: “Both wrestlers starting to bring out the heavy artillery now, and neither one is willing to surrender!”

Kayl: “They’ve been trading bomb after bomb, so it may be only a matter of time until someone finds that opening for the killshot!”

Deanna backs up, measuring Lawler as he slowly tries to get back to his feet. He stumbles for a moment before turning as Deanna charges and goes for The Burnout, but Lawler manages to catch her and hoists her up, looking for the Impact Driver! Deanna manages to flip out of it and tries to take Lawler down into a sunset flip, but Lawler manages to fight off being taken over before nailing Deanna with a right hand. He runs off the ropes as she sits up, looking for the Final Judgment again, but Deanna ducks it once more, grabbing Lawler’s leg as he passes over her! She pops back up to her feet and twists with Lawler in order to plant him with the Red Sunset! Deanna pulls herself into a cover, slowly hooking the leg.

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The bell rings and "People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson hits as Deanna slowly pulls herself back to her feet, a bright smile on her face as referee Jennifer Cassidy raises her arm in victory.

Phillips: “Here is your winner… Deanna Frost!”

Sharper: “Another win and two more points for Deanna as she continues to be virtually unstoppable in this tournament!”

Kayl: “Hard to tell for sure until some other people get a few more matches in, but it’s starting to feel like this might just be Deanna’s tournament to lose the further in we get!”

Deanna raises her arms high as the fans cheer for her victory, helping to bolster her confidence. Lawler, meanwhile, rolls out to the floor, trying to shake off the cobwebs as he’s clearly frustrated with yet another loss to his name now. We see Deanna briefly shoot him a concerned look as Lawler starts heading to the back, shaking his head and letting Deanna have her moment to celebrate.

Backstage, we see Dean Black standing with Autumn Valentine and Lucas Knight. We see Meghan Strader standing with him, the Cowgirls joining her.

Meghan: “So what’s the plan now? Did your boss actually clue you in or anyone here? You…you’ve been writing shit down.”

Autumn: “What? Me?”

Meghan: “Look we’re ready to fight. That was obvious from before. And he’s going to honour that shit, then fine. But he said he was going to talk to us. And I’m not one to care for getting my time wasted.”

Autumn: “Uh-“

Black: “Meghan…we’re focusing elsewhere-“

Meghan: “He got involved in the ring and it happened. Sucks. The man used to compete. He’ll bounce back. But if he’s not going to make it right, are you?”

Black: “The referee’s decision is final. That’s been decided.”

Meghan: “Well I’m standing here…I don’t know where the hell Amelia went…but we-“

Knight: “Amelia went to Luz. After escorting Alex…”

Black: “Well there’s that. But-“

Meghan: “Focus on me then. I was expecting some other bullshit but-“

Black: “Well wait in line. We’re figuring things out here and-“

Meghan, annoyed, turns and motions to the Cowgirls. They leave as Dean Black takes a deep breath.

Lucas: “Let them go.”

Black: “Don’t plan to run after them. That’s for sure.”

Autumn: “Well, there is an issue….the Glimmers…the network.”

Black: “God damn it. Just make sure they’re not back on until later….I’ll handle it.”

Black takes a piece of paper from Autumn and they head off as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Dean Black is shown getting off the phone in the office of CHBK. He then shakes his head.

Black: “Just make sure they’re not on the show in any way, please.”

Autumn nods. She heads off as Selena Frost bursts into the room.

Selena: “You want them gone, you know exactly what you need to do!”

Black: “Selena – I’m not going to start with this. They’re scheduled in the Trios and the World Tag Team Championship match next. You can get in line. Better yet – do you have a partner? Focus on finding one.”

Selena: “I don’t need a partner-“

Black: “And yet, they’re living rent-free in your head. Selena-“

Selena: “Listen, Dean. You have an opportunity to set yourself up as a hero right now. CHBK can resist reality but-“

Black: “Selena…You have a simple goal – you need to find a partner and I’ll consider the match. But the Glimmers are booked. Simple as that.”

We then see Reno Dumont walk into the office, joined by Wil Pierce and Dante Slayton.

Reno: “Thought I heard the self-important droning of Selena Frost-“

Selena: “I already showed you weren’t in my league last week-“

Slayton: “When you need a damn army to scrouge up for that.”

Reno: “Just ignore her. She’s not why we’re here. We’re here because we have a rematch and we don’t wish to wait. So-“

Black: “Gentlemen – that will be coming. Can’t happen at Trios Tournament though. We’re not going to threaten the Trios Tournament with more controversy. Not at this stage. You’re getting your match as soon as we can schedule it. And Selena, before you say something…I’m not repeating myself. Just…out of my way.”

Black then steps around the desk and pushes through the office, past the Shinigami Foundation, and into the main hallway. Dante, Reno, and Pierce follow but only after Selena pushes her way past them. We then see Xander Valentine walking past.

Slayton: “Hey! You stay out of our business too!”

Xander stops and turns.

Xander: “Excuse me!”

Xander turns and heads over. Black stops him as we then see other officials running into the scene, several getting between Shinigami Foundation members while Xander steps forward, trying to get to them. Selena just watches and turns and storms off.

Hollywood vs. The Vision

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: “The following contest is scheduled for onefall with a fifteen minute time limit. First, on their way to the ring, accompanied by Clyde Sutter, they are Fiona Logan and Melinda Braddock, 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 about to be inaction here and while they are looking ahead to the Trios Tournament, they also have their own designs on tag team supremacy here in SCW.”

Kayl: “And if they can keep racking up wins, making sure people are beneath them when it comes to wins and losses, it keeps them with many, many options.”

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

Phillips: “Their opponents, from Hollywood, they are the team of Chris and Ryan, they are Hollywood!”

They respond to pose instructions from the photographers as they move towards the ring. Once in the ring, they pose in the middle of the ring, back to back, as their music fades.

Sharper: “And Hollywood not having the post-Rise to Greatness moments they wanted.”

Kayl: “What do you mean? They beat the Dependables at Rise to Greatness. That’s a moment that will live forever.”

Sharper: “And since then, they’ve been winless and now banned from KABLAMia!”

The bell sounds as Chris and Ryan talk to one another. Melinda and Fiona talk to each other before Fiona runs over and grabs Chris pulling him away from Ryan. Ryan yells as Chris yelps and Fiona throws him down with a mat slam. Chris rolls through as Fiona runs into the ropes. She bounces off and Chris gets up only for Fiona to drill him with the Logan’s Run. She turns and geos for the pin.

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Ryan pulls her off. He then turns and pulls Chris to the ropes and then to the floor. Chris looks around, trying to recover as Fiona gets up. She walks around the ring as Ryan then holds onto Chris, checking on him. Fiona tags in Melinda. This then leads Melinda to enter the ring and she runs over and grabs the top rope. Chris looks up, as does Ryan, as Melinda then hits a somersault dive onto both.

Sharper: “And Melinda takes both down. Hollywood in trouble early!”

Kayl: “Just completely discombobulated!”

Melinda rolls over. (1) She turns and grabs Chris and drags him up and rolls him into the ring. Melinda rolls in after and Ryan reaches up and grabs her leg. She tries to get free. The official warns Ryan, but Melinda boots Ryan in the face. Ryan staggers back. She gets up and then Chris forearms her in the jaw and then jumps up and hits a dropkick. The crowd ohs. Melinda turns, holding her jaw. She starts to get up and Chris grabs her and runs her into the Hollywood corner. She drives her face first into the top turnbuckle and then again and again and again before driving her into the middle turnbuckle. Melinda drops down to a seated position before Ryan gets up and Chris tags him in. Ryan enters and the two “brothers” step back before they hook each other up and Ryan hits a spinning hip toss on Chris, throwing him into Melinda. The crowd ohs.

Sharper: “And Chris thrown into Melinda Braddock while she’s in the corner!”

Kayl: “Just dropping him on her head!”

Chris rolls over and Ryan drags Melinda out and drops down, hooking the leg.

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Melinda kicks out. Ryan rolls off. Melinda starts to stir and Ryan grabs her and clubs her in the back. He clubs her again. Melinda drops to her knees. She starts to get up and Ryan grabs her and hits a back suplex. He then goes for the lateral press.

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Melinda kicks out. Ryan gets up and then steps over, placing his knee on the throat of Melinda. He poses.

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Ryan gets up and tags in Chris. Chris enters the ring and runs around and then runs at Melinda as she stirs and hits a running jumping frog splash. He poses too with Ryan now posing with him.

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Fiona enters and boots Ryan from behind. Ryan falls over and exits the ring. Fiona is forced back.

Sharper: “Melinda in trouble, but Hollywood seems to want the spotlight.”

Kayl: “Either they’re not taking her seriously or they don’t know to take her seriously.”

Sharper: “They may not even know she’s in the finals of the Trios Tournament!”

Ryan exits to the apron and Chris gets up and tags Ryan. Ryan enters back in and he whips Chris into the ropes. Chris bounces off and Melinda starts to get up and Ryan then throws Chris at Melinda, hoisting him up and spinning through for a swinging double kick to the face. Melinda ducks. The two spin through and Ryan places Chris on his feet only for Melinda to run at them and hit a spinning heel kick to their jaws. They both fall over. The crowd roars. All three get up and Chris and Ryan stagger forward as Melinda then looks at the ropes, jumping to the middle rope and backflipping back and grabbing Ryan and Chris by the head. They turn in the process and she hits a double DDT!

Sharper: “Melinda Braddock! Shades of her family lineage and the backflip into a DDT!”

Kayl: “And she got both! Bad for Hollywood! Really bad!”

Melinda rolls over and looks around as Fiona extends her arm. The crowd roars as Melinda crawls over Chris who rolls over and to the neutral corner. Melinda keeps crawling and gets closer and closer before diving for the tag. The crowd roars as Fiona enters the ring. She runs over to Ryan and Ryan gets up and Fiona ducks down and spins around him into a waistlock. She hits a release German suplex. The crowd roars. Chris steps up and runs at her and Fiona ducks the clothesline before sweeping around him and hitting a German suplex on him. The crowd roars. She runs at Ryan as he gets up again and hits the Logan’s Run. He falls out of the ring and then she turns to Chris. Chris gets up and hits the Logan’s Run on him. He falls to the corner. Melinda points at Ryan. Fiona turns back and grabs Ryan, pulling him through the apron and into the ring, but Chris runs over and forearms Fiona in the back of the head. He then grabs her and goes to throw her out of the ring. Fiona spins through and ends up on the apron. Chris then backs up and goes for a clothesline, but Fiona hits a back elbow. She then enters the ring and runs across the ring. Melinda tags herself in and Fiona runs back at Chris. Chris kicks Fiona. Fiona staggers and Melinda springboards to the top rope and hits a diving clothesline. Chris rolls out of the ring. Ryan then runs over and nails Melinda with a series of hard forearms to the ribs. He then places her between his legs. He hoists her up and onto his shoulder. Fiona, however, pulls her down.

Sharper: “The Vision trying to hold on. Ryan and Chris resisting! And Ryan Hollywood just tried for a powerbomb or crucifix bomb-“

Kayl: “Fiona pulled her down though!”

They both run into the ropes. Melinda gets a bit more of a headstart and they then both lunging at Ryan, connecting with the Visionary. The crowd ohs. Melinda goes for the ring. Fiona runs over and runs interference.

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The bell sounds. Melinda rolls off as Fiona turns and helps her off.

Phillips: “Here are your winners, via pinfall, The Vision!”

Sutter pulls himself up the steps and into the ring.

Sharper: “Momentum still on the side of Melinda Braddock. The Vision with another win. And she’s hoping the streak continues for her.”

Kayl: “If it does, she’s holding a powerful contract when Under Attack is over!”

Melinda, Fiona and Clyde celebrate. Chris looks on from the floor, trying to figure out what to do as the scene cuts away.

Amelia Nevado and La Pequena Luz talk backstage in their locker room.

Amelia: “I hope he’s going to be okay. Just….we all knew that was a possibility. We’ve felt it.”

Luz: “And he didn’t stop. He wasn’t all there.”

Amelia: “Didn’t he used to serve. Maybe PTSD. He seemed to have no recollection of it after.”

Luz: “That’s up for SCW to figure out. You’d think they’d have that information.”

We then see the door open as we see Meghan Strader stepping into the room, joined by Tearra Skye, MacKenzie Strader, and Tiffany Lee. Amelia and Luz turn to them.

Meghan: “So this is where you’re hiding out? Done fighting for the night.”

Amelia: “Just didn’t feel a need to add to the chaos.”

Meghan: “Well when there’s a need for some justice…that’s not going to stop.”

Amelia: “The decision was made. You can live with it or not-“

Meghan looks at Amelia.

Meghan: “You know…you’re too nice for the wrestling business.”

Amelia: “I’d rather do this how I can live with it.”

Luz: “Same.”

Meghan sizes both up.

Meghan: “Standing back and waiting for something to come to you? Not how we do it. I mean you wanted a World Title shot again. Get a second chance? Just going to sit and wait.”

Amelia: “No…”

Meghan: “So then….”

Amelia: “Just nothing is helped by starting trouble-“

Luz: “What about you? Good start, and then after last week-“

Meghan smirks.

Meghan: “Easy – I still aim to get my hands on the World Title. I still aim at some point to humble Syren, but I also have a track record so far that has many champions beaten on it. And maybe I just create my own opportunity.”

Luz looks at Meghan and stands up.

Luz: “I think I know where this is going.”

Meghan: “Be thankful I’m doing this to your face. It’s that or we give Gavin whatever he claims he has.”

Luz looks at Meghan.

Luz: “Then I think you just found what’s next for you.”

Meghan extends her arm.

Meghan: “May the best woman win.”

Luz shakes her hand.

Meghan: “And Amelia….you know who you need to step up to if you want what you want.”

Amelia looks at Meghan as Meghan turns and motions to the Cowgirls. They start to leave as Luz turns to Amelia.

COMMERCIALS

Autumn Valentine is walking out of the production truck and jogs down a few steps only to be stopped by Lexy Chapel.

Chapel: “Autumn! My BEAUTIFUL WIFE!”

Chapel winks at the camera.

Autumn: “We’re still doing this-“

Chapel: “Shhh! It’s a cover. Look…CHBK’s out, you know what you need to do. Change the title match. Let’s get Syren in there. She kills Cid. She’s bam! Back on top!”

Autumn: “Look…it’s not how this works and-“

Autumn drags Lexy away from the camera.

Autumn: “We’re doing this on camera?”

Lexy looks up and smiles, giving a thumbs up. She then grabs Autumn’s ass. Autumn is a bit stunned by this before then Lexy kisses her on the cheek.

Lexy: “Make sure the Russians stay out! Okay! You know what to do!”

Lexy points at Autumn and then nods before turning and heading off.

Lexy: “Now…I need a map of KABLAMia!”

Lexy heads back inside as Autumn looks at the camera, stunned, before shaking her head and then looking around before starting to head inside too.

Chris Dumont vs. Polly Pingotti

SCW Television Championship

Shot of Adrenaline Tournament Match

The sounds of swords clashing and war raging echoes through the arena, as a countdown from 5 quietly dials down to 1, before the sounds transition into "Wild Thing" by X. The music hits the sound system and the crowd comes alive with the cameras speeding to the curtains, just as Chris Dumont steps out onto the main stage, with Aisling escorting him.

Phillps: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it’s for the SCW Television Championship! Introducing first, being escorted to the ring by Aisling, he is…The Ronin…Chris Dumont!”

Dumont and Aisling make their way to the ring, with the music ramping up, along with the praise from the crowd. Dumont steps aside as Aisling walks up the ring steps. Dumont follows and they meet on the ring apron, saluting the crowd before both into the ring, and wait in the opposite corner.

Fairy dust can be seen on the SCW titantron. It keeps fluttering until the sound of ocean waves crashing can be heard, which leads into the opening of “How Far I'll Go” by Auli'i Cravalho.

The music plays for a few moments and as soon as Auli'i's voice is heard a beautiful lady dressed in all silver, including a shimmering silver mask and fairy wings, steps out from the backstage area, the SCW Television Championship wrapped around her waist. She waves the wand that she holds in her hand and is very politely smiling out at the crowd. She walks a little and stops at the end of the stage, pulling out a small container. She opens it up and pours what looks like pixie dust into her left hand. She blows some of it towards the left side crowd and then repeats the action on the right side, before blowing a kiss towards each side as well. As her music plays, she makes her way down the aisle and down to the ring.

Phillips: “And his opponent, she is the current SCW Television Champion…she is…Polly! Pingotti!”

The championship is removed from her waist and handed to the referee, who passes the title along to the timekeeper. Polly and Dumont look across the ring at one another. Polly glances over at Aisling, who is shown looking slightly concerned. Polly then looks back at Dumont as the referee calls for the bell.

Sharper: “Television title match up. A perfect contrast of styles. Polly, the defending champion, taking on The Ronin Chris Dumont.”

Kayl: “Not only are the styles going to clash, but we can’t forget about Aisling’s presence at ringside.”

Sharper: “Right you are. It’ll be interesting to see how much of a factor she can be, given her history with Dumont and the champion.”

Dumont steps away from the corner, cracking his wrists as Polly steps out from her corner as well. Both begin circling the inside of the ring, before lunging forward, engaging in a tie up in the middle.

Sharper: “Lock up in the center of the ring.”

Dumont quickly, and easily, powers Polly down, pressing her shoulders to the mat. The ref goes for a count.

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Polly bridges up, breaking up the pin attempt. Dumont pulls Polly up, before pulling her into a side headlock.

Kayl: “Dumont with a one count, before getting the champ into a side headlock. Controlling the pace thus far.”

Polly is shown driving her fist into the lower left side of Dumont’s back, over and over, until Dumont breaks the hold. Polly runs into the ropes and comes back with a Superman punch, sending Dumont into the ropes opposite. Polly gets to one knee as Dumont comes back, connecting with a high knee, dropping her to the mat. Dumont goes for a quick cover.

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Polly kicks out. Dumont pulls Polly to her feet, then hits a European uppercut, before hooking the champion and taking her down with a vertical suplex. Dumont gets to his feet and waits for Polly, as the champion rolls over and uses the ropes to pull herself up. Dumont charges but Polly hits a spinning back fist, stunning Dumont. Polly then follows this up with a Pele kick. Dumont falls to the mat and Polly goes for a cover of her own.

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Dumont shoots the shoulder up.

Sharper: “Champion gaining some momentum for the first time in this match.”

Polly hits the ropes, flips forward and leaps up, before landing back first onto Dumont. Polly gets up and springs off the second rope, connecting with a moonsault, hooking the leg in the process.

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Dumont kicks out again!

Kayl: “The champion’s building momentum, but the challenger is still in this!”

Polly gets to her feet and stalks Dumont, who slowly pushes himself up. Polly lunges forward, going for a kick to the side of the head, but Dumont catches her leg as he gets to his feet. Dumont shoves her back, before lunging forward, taking Polly down with a lariat. Dumont turns and picks Polly up. Dumont hooks Polly and lifts her up for a gutwrench powerbomb, but Polly manages to wiggle free, dropping to her feet.

Sharper: “The champion slipping out of The Ronin’s gutwrench powerbomb attempt. How does she follow that up?”

Polly is then shown running to the ropes. Dumont turns around as Polly bounces back, connecting with a corkscrew flying forearm smash, taking the challenger off his feet.

Kayl: “Polly hitting the move she calls “Please Be Good”. Not sure if she wants Dumont to be good or the move itself.”

Dumont rolls over and slowly pushes himself up, as Polly moves forward, grabbing his head between her legs, before driving him face first into the mat. Polly then hooks the leg.

Sharper: “The Plan for Purity! Is it enough to put the challenger away?”

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“How Far I’ll Go” blares through the arena as the ref calls for the bell. The crowd cheers a bit as Polly gets to her feet, and is handed the Television Championship.

Phillips: “Here is your winner by pin fall and still the SCW Television Champion, Polly…Pingotti!”

Polly lifts the title high above her head, celebrating while Aisling is shown checking on Dumont. Polly is then shown lowering the title and looking at Aisling, as she cradles Dumont’s head in her hands. Polly and Aisling nod at each other before Polly drops out of the ring, placing the title over her shoulder and heading to the back, celebrating once more atop the ramp, before going behind the curtain.

Black can be seen talking to Lucas Knight, Dillusion, and Hiro Tanaka.

Black: “Look…let’s just get through this. Hiro, can you follow up with the hospital, so if we have an update. Dillusion, Lucas…let’s just make sure tonight doesn’t get out of hand. And if the Fall of Man is still around, let’s get them out of here. We’ll deal with the aftermath later.”

Knight nods and motions to Dillusion. They head off as Hiro Tanaka heads in the opposite direction. We then see Colleen MacDonald walking up to Black.

Black: “Colleen…just…if this is about Enigma-“

Colleen: “Oh I’ve not forgotten about him and I have my ideas, but I’ll wait until he’s freed up. Seems like he’s got a busy couple of weeks.”

Black: “He does.”

Colleen: “So I want something else…I want in the Chamber. I beat Konrad. But I don’t care for how. So I get my hands on him, on Drake for his involvement…and I wouldn’t mind testing Xander. I just want to prove where I belong.”

Black: “You sure…you’ve been in a few-“

Colleen: “And I’ve made my name in them. I want it.”

Black nods.

Black: “I don’t know what CHBK had in mind, but there are two spots…..you’ve got one.”

Colleen: “Thank you…”

Colleen smirks as she turns and heads off. Black just sighs as he then heads off as Breakdown cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Enigma is shown backstage talking to James Evans.

Evans: “Noticed you weren’t out there earlier.”

Enigma: “Was I supposed to be? I didn’t realize you needed a chaperone.”

Evans smirks.

Evans: “Just making sure we’re all focused for Under Attack. We all want what this tournament gives us.”

At this point, we notice Ryan LeCavalier and William Heaven with James Evans. Waylon Creek is noticeably absent.

Enigma: “Have I let you down? So then….you don’t need to remind me. We all do our part, and we get what we need.”

Evans: “Good…I just don’t want any disappointments. Not when we’re all this close.”

Enigma: “And I don’t get into fights I don’t need to. I’m focused on one thing – Under Attack. I focus on what’s directly in front of me.”

Evans nods.

Evans: “Good….good.”

Evans turns to Ryan. He nods. They head off as Enigma watches them leave.

“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.

Sharper: “This is a man who is going to be very happy come Under Attack. The Chamber match returns…”

The Under Attack logo comes up on the screen. We then see a computer-generated Chamber before showing Raab, Kimberly Williams, Drake Hemingway, Colleen MacDonald, and Xander Valentine in the match.

Kayl: “Xander wanting to be part of it. So upset with everything after the Trios. The Glimmers may be running from him too. Raab approached Kim. Colleen demanded to be added.”

Sharper: “And Drake Hemingway stunning us by returning last week. CHBK negotiating his involvement. A long history between Hemingway and Raab. All part of Raab’s retirement tour here in SCW.”

We cut to the ring where Konrad Raab stands in the ring. Ginny Raab stands with him. Konrad holds his blowtorch and mace before putting down the blowtorch and then grabbing a microphone from the apron. He turns and walks back over to the middle of the ring. He looks around smiling as he holds up his mace briefly before looking out at the crowd.

Konrad: “I don’t have to wait much longer…”

Konrad smiles as he looks around the arena.

Konrad: “In ten days, five join me in the Chamber! A steel structure where we can destroy and dismantle one another. I wanted one more night in that structure. One more time to show whaqt I could do in the steel hell!”

Konrad realizes a low cackle.

Konrad: “And so far the field looks very promising.”

Konrad smiles.

Konrad: “Kim…I asked you if you join me. I know what you’d really be doing. And I wouldn’t be much of a…friend if I did not give you an opportunity to be as chaotic as you wish. But I get the opportunity to spill your blood one more time. And trust me, I am going to enjoy every moment…”

Konrad walks around the ring, Ginny watching him.

Konrad: “Xander….you and I should have the stage alone in Dusseldorff. But you need an outlet. Well, Xander, it’s always good to see the Executioner let out again. And I will give you the fight you wish. I will give you the opportunity to get out your anger, but I am going to kick your ass one more time in the process! And I will do all I can to leave you laying before I leave SCW.”

Konrad pauses again.

Konrad: “Colleen…the new face of the Underground. Want to compete with weapons. Just fight. Too boring. But you managed to defeat me last week, but with a big assist. You want to keep proving yourself. Last year, you survived this Chamber. This time, you WON’T!”

Konrad then looks at the camera.

Konrad: “And that’s because Drake Hemingway won’t be saving you this time. This time, Drake Hemingway will be regretting appearing last week. He’ll regret taking the invitation of CHBK. He’ll be walking into a warzone and one where he will be leaving covered in his own blood at my hands!”

Konrad looks around smiling.

Konrad: “And I plan to bring some weapons to make things a bit more interesting. I will not rest until I have spilled the blood of all those who are in the Chamber with me. CHBK has allowed this to happen – the first smart thing he’s done in months. And as I say goodbye to SCW, I will be able to leave a lasting imprint on those who deserve it!”

Konrad holds up his German mace, almost admiring it, fawning over it. He then brings it back down.

Konrad: “But there’s one more spot.”

Konrad looks up at the crowd.

Konrad: “And it should be for you Enigma! I still want to face you before I end my time in SCW! You’re the Underground Champion. You’re the new monster. You’re someone who I need to test!”

Konrad paused briefly.

Konrad: “And I know you’re in the Trios Tournament. But who gives a damn there. I want you in the Chamber! But SCW won’t allow it…they don’t want to risk their precious tournament. Enigma, I will get you one on one before I leave. But that still leaves one spot open…”

Konrad looks around.

Konrad: “One spot…and I dare anyone in the back, anyone who has any courage…to come and do war. To test themselves against the most violent group ever assembled. To bleed their blood…and to see if they even have a career after.”

Konrad laughs a bit.

Konrad: “Any of you have the balls-“

The lights then go out. The crowd erupts.

Sharper: “Raab calling out the roster. Who is going to step up?”

Kayl: “If FRED comes out again…”

The lights remain out for a few moments before they return and the crowd erupts as Tommy Valentine stands behind Konrad Raab.

Sharper: “It’s Tommy Valentine! Tommy! First the first time since Rise to Greatness!”

Konrad hears the roar and Ginny turns and points.

Tommy: “Turn around asshole!”

Tommy yells and Konrad turns as Tommy runs over and jumps up and hits the Griever’s Bane!

Sharper: “Griever’s Bane!”

Tommy rolls over as Ginny leans at the ropes. Tommy then turns to the microphone and grabs it, turning to Konrad.

Tommy: “See you at Under Attack, Konnie.”

The crowd cheers as “Choke” by I Prevail plays throughout the arena. Tommy looks at Ginny as Tommy exits to the floor. He heads to the back as Ginny checks on Konrad.

Kayl: “He’s wanted Tommy for the longest time!”

Sharper: “I think he’s going to be find just not having Enigma. Now he gets Tommy, along with four others he has history with, in the Chamber!”

Tommy walks to the back as Konrad turns, grimacing, holding his neck and watching Tommy leave.

Backstage, we see Karl and Jack Barker running over to a car in the talent parking area. They knock on the window. The window eventually slides down, revealing Gavin Taylor hiding inside.

Gavin: “Is the coast clear?”

Karl: “I think so.”

Jack: “Striker was right on us, but we lost him by going in zig zags.”

Gavin: “Of course. Nothing is more beautiful and American than high speed chases. Beautiful chases. The best chases. But we have a bigger problem. We don’t have Trios, and I’m hearing my partner, my OWN partner, a good partner, not as good as my other partner, but a fine lady, Meghan Strader has jumped ahead of me, getting a US Title shot.”

Jack: “That was approved?”

Gavin: “I don’t know, but this betrayal…after the steal. Trying to take control. Clearly they’re behind it. Or supporting it. We need to get ready to-“

Striker: “Hey asshole. Wait…Gutless Gavin!”

Karl: “Go! GO!”

Karl dives into the back of the car as Jack jumps onto the hood of the car. The car then drives off as Striker runs over after it and stops. He then smirks.

Striker: “I’ll get your ass sooner or later!”

The camera focuses on Striker as the scene cuts away.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as we see Maria Karagianni seemingly finishing up recording a vlog. She brings her phone down as we then see Oskar Theron, Dakon Theorn, and Ludvig Eriksson walking over to her.

Oskar: “Maria…”

Maria turns.

Maria: “Uh…yes?”

Oskar: “Sorry to interrupt what you were doing. I’m Oskar, this is my brother Dakon, and that’s Ludvig.

Ludvig and Dakon both nod.

Maria: “Nice to meet you.”

Oskar: “Very nice to meet you. You’re from…Greece, right?”

Maria: “Yes and still live there. Beautiful.”

Oskar: “Well, we’re part of the European Fiery Nation, trying to emphasize European competitors in wrestling. Kemal Yilmaz suggested we reach out to you. Maybe you want to join us.”

Maria: “Really? Uh…well, can I think about it?”

Oskar: “Of course. Just find us when you’ve made a decision.”

Oskar, Dakon, and Ludvig walk past her as Maria watches them leave, intrigued.

We then cut to another part of the arena where we see Jessica Winters standing with Syren. Ravyn Taylor is with her.

Winters: “I’m here with Syren and last week, you called your shot. Syren, you wanted to be next in line for the SCW World Championship. And-“

Winters stops and turns as Amelia Nevado walks into view.

Winters: “Amelia…”

Syren: “I was expecting this.”

Amelia: “Good…because I’m not ready to just move on. I’m not ready to just get back into line and the only way to see not only if I’m ready for another shot, but to know where my strengths and weaknesses are is to face the best. And well, if you’re saying you’re next in line…You said anyone who had a problem. Not saying you don’t deserve it, but….”

Syren smiles and extends her hand. Amelia looks at it.

Syren: “I’ll happily face you.”

Amelia and Syren shake hands. Syren then leans forward.

Syren: “You spent a lot of time talking about how important your win was against someone who has become a good friend of mine, Chris Cannon. I’m going to have to return the favour on his behalf. I’m sorry Amelia. But it’s cutthroat at the top. And I don’t plan to lose.”

Amelia: “Neither do I.”

Syren: “Good.”

Syren smiles as she walks off with Ravyn Taylor. Amelia turns and watches her leave.

Kemal Yilmaz vs. Dexter Grant

SCW Adrenaline Championship

Shot of Adrenaline Tournament Match

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

Wasteland by Pentagram, aka Mezarkabul, plays over the sound system as Kemal, wearing the black and red venom mask comes through the curtain, holding up his Turkey flag, wearing Turkey flame flag shorts with The European Fiery Nation logo attached to his shorts, wearing MMA gloves and wrestling boots with Ginny Raab behind him. He gets many boos as he walks to the ring, ignoring the fans.

Phillips: “Introducing first, the challenger, being accompanied to the ring by Ginny Raab, from Istanbul, Turkey, he is... Kemal Yilmaz!”

He jumps up to the ring and gets underneath the ropes before holding them open for Ginny to get in, and he raises his fist in the air, looking at the crowd with Ginny applauding Kemal before he puts himself in a corner. He holds the ropes open again for Ginny to leave the ring before turning to the stage as he awaits his opponent, waiting for the match to begin.

Sharper: “Kemal looking to get on the board for Shot of Adrenaline...”

Kayl: “He's got two points technically because of the injury withdrawal from Spencer Pryce.”

Sharper: “True, but the only match he's actually wrestled in this tournament so far was a loss at Apocalypse, and especially with one person down, every win counts.”

Kayl: “Especially since this is the big one with the title on the line! If he falls short here, Kemal would either need to run the rest of the table or pray that somebody else can dethrone the man about to meet him in the ring.”

“TokSik” by Starset hits as the lights in the arena immediately go out, a series of green spotlights converging onto the stage where fog has begun to consume it. The big screen shows a human eye opening, and reflecting in it is a montage of people glued to their phones and computers, either consuming or producing social media garbage as they all look sickly while doing so. “The Digital Detoxer” Dexter Grant marches out through the fog, the SCW Adrenaline Championship belt clutched in his hand and dragging along the floor, stopping at the edge of the stage and staring out at the fans with disgust. A few cheers can be heard, but they're easily drowned out by all the boos raining down upon him. He turns his head to his right just in time to see his faithful flunky Wendell march out behind him, proudly holding up a protest sign that has the circle-backslash symbol with a wi-fi symbol behind the backslash and the words “DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT” written within the circle. Wendell eagerly looks up at Dexter, who smiles and nods in approval before he starts storming down to the ring, his disgusted look returning at the sound of all the people around him who just refuse to listen to his message.

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

He throws the title belt into the ring before he jumps up onto the apron and aggressively steps through the ropes, marching to the center of the ring and turning his back to the hard cam as he points his thumb to the same “DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT” logo of his on the back of his vest, standing over the title. Wendell crawls into the ring and stands beside Dexter, proudly holding up his sign before looking legitimately confused as to why they're being booed. The lights return to normal as Dexter starts to pace around the ring, referee Steve Hollinsworth moving to collect the title and hold it up for the acknowledgment of the fans.

Kayl: “The more I see of this guy, the more I want to consider coming out of retirement to kick his ass.”

Sharper: “Be that as it may, it's been hard to argue with the success Dexter's found since coming to SCW a little over a year ago now despite his unusual priorities, especially regaining the Adrenaline Title from Kim Williams back at Apocalypse. Speaking of those priorities though, he's been very vocal about this match tonight in particular.”

Kayl: “Yeah, you guys did this exact same match right here in Pittsburgh once already, right?”

Sharper: “Rebirth back in April. Dexter successfully defended the title against Kemal on that night, and now Pittsburgh gets a runback as Kemal tries to show how much farther he's come since then!”

Wendell goes over to ask for the microphone from Phillips, who reluctantly hands it over. Wendell hands it to Dexter before finally adhering to Hollinsworth's request to leave the ring, but not before Dexter begins trying to speak over the booing crowd.

Grant: “You know, you mindless sheep should feel grateful that SCW knows how to feed-”

Dexter is cut off as Kemal rushes him, not wanting to hear anything Dexter has to say and just looking to get this fight started. Dexter ducks a clothesline, and as Kemal turns, Dexter blasts him between the eyes with the microphone! Kemal hits the mat as Dexter tosses the mic out of the ring and starts relentlessly stomping on Kemal while yelling at Hollinsworth to start the match. Hollinsworth, however, refuses until Dexter backs off, and the Digital Detoxer reluctantly does as he walks over to his corner, shrugging off his vest and letting it drop to the mat for Wendell to collect. Kemal pulls himself up using the ropes as Hollinsworth checks on him, but Kemal shoves the referee aside and charges Grant again! Hollinsworth sighs and signals for the bell to officially start this match as Kemal grabs Dexter, trying for an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, but Dexter just pokes him in the eyes to make him let go before spinning him into the corner, where he unloads on him with right hands.

Sharper: “Kemal off to an aggressive start just like he did back all the way back at Rebirth, but this time Dexter was ready for it!”

Kayl: “I really hate to admit it, but for as much as I hate everything about this guy, he’s got the skills to go in the ring and really does his homework.”

Hollinsworth moves in to try and count for a break, but Dexter doesn’t wait as he shoves Kemal out of the corner. Kemal staggers, dazed, as Dexter hops onto the second turnbuckle and measures him before leaping off and connecting with a front missile dropkick! He goes for a cover.

1!

2!

Kemal kicks out right as Hollinsworth’s hand hits the mat for the two! Dexter looks annoyed that this match isn’t over already as he glares at Hollinsworth, who reinforces his count. Kemal slowly sits up and Dexter notices before running off the ropes, looking for a knee strike, but Kemal manages to duck it and grabs Dexter’s foot, tripping him to the mat before he rolls through into a boston crab! He takes a moment to adjust so he can plant his knee into Dexter’s back, the Digital Detoxer growling as Hollinsworth checks in on him but he refuses to submit.

Sharper: “Dexter taking a bit too long to stay on Kemal, and now he’s fighting back!”

Kayl: “Kemal’s making the champ really work to retain that title here tonight!”

Kemal continues to crank back on the boston crab, driving his knee into Dexter’s back as Dexter crawls towards the ropes. He reaches out for the bottom rope, but Kemal releases the boston crab and proceeds to float over, grabbing that arm and applying a cross armbreaker now! There’s a cut in the audio as we can assume Dexter was audibly cussing out Kemal for this as Hollinsworth checks with him again, but Dexter still refuses as he reaches up with his free hand and manages to grab the bottom rope!

1!

2!

3!

4!

Kemal finally releases the hold, rolling back to his feet as Dexter uses the ropes to pull himself up, gritting his teeth and trying to shake some feeling back into his arm. Kemal kicks him in the gut and takes him over with a fisherman’s suplex, sticking the bridge for a pin!

1!

2!

Dexter kicks out!

Kayl: “Seems like Kemal really has learned a lot since their last encounter, contrary to Dexter’s opinions.”

Sharper: “Dexter maybe taking this match a little too lightly and Kemal proving that history might not be repeating itself tonight in Pittsburgh!”

Kemal pulls Dexter to his feet before nailing him with a european uppercut, sending him stumbling into the nearby corner. He follows him in and catches him with a second european uppercut. Wendell tries in vain to start a “Dexter!” chant on the floor, but this only earns him a brief glance from Kemal before he goes to irish whip Dexter across the ring. Dexter hits the turnbuckles, but as Kemal rushes in to follow up, Dexter suddenly bursts out of the corner and catches him with the Clickbait! Dexter drops to his knees for a moment to get his bearings before he goes for the cover, hooking the leg.

1!

2!

Kemal kicks out! Dexter, however, wastes little time as he grabs Kemal’s arm and proceeds to roll into the Logout Lock!

Sharper: “Clickbait out of nowhere gets Dexter right back into this match!”

Kayl: “Out of nowhere is right, Kemal never saw it coming and now Dexter’s the one trying to make him tap!”

Dexter keeps cranking on the bridging cobra clutch as Hollinsworth checks in with Kemal, who refuses to submit and tries to find a way out as he squirms closer to the ropes. Seeing this, Dexter starts hauling Kemal to his feet while maintaining the cobra clutch. He goes to lift him for the Unplugged, but Kemal throws a back elbow that catches Dexter in the side of the jaw! A second back elbow forces him to let Kemal go. Both men take a moment to recover before Kemal goes to grab Dexter, only for Dexter to boot him in the gut. He hooks him for the Detox Drop, but Kemal manages to twist free before pulling Dexter in and connecting with the Istanbul Acid Driver! He rolls Dexter over and goes for the cover.

1!

2!

Dexter gets a shoulder up!

Sharper: “Kemal almost winning the Adrenaline Title off the Istanbul Acid Driver!”

Kayl: “If he stays on Dexter, he could really alter the course of this entire tournament here shortly!”

Kemal looks up at Hollinsworth, who confirms the two count. He shakes his head as Dexter starts to stir, and Kemal proceeds to roll him over, attempting to apply The Turkish Acid Cross. Dexter, however, squirms and fights to keep the hold from being locked in. Just when it looks like Kemal may be about to get it fully applied, Dexter gets a foot on the bottom turnbuckle and pushes off of it, rolling him and Kemal through and throwing Kemal off enough for Dexter to escape the hold, but causing them to roll into the perfect position where Dexter can turn the tables and apply the Disconnect to Reconnect! Kemal cries out in agony as Dexter wrenches back, his body blocking the closest set of ropes as he puts more pressure on the hold. Hollinsworth checks with Kemal, who doesn’t respond until Dexter wrenches back in a particularly violent manner, which finally causes him to tap out! “TokSik” by Starset hits again and the fans are booing as Dexter releases the hold and rolls back to his feet, gritting his teeth from the fight but shaking his head down at Kemal and mouthing “history repeats itself.”

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

Sharper: “Another hard-fought clash between these two, but just like at Rebirth earlier this year, Dexter Grant is the one leaving Pittsburgh with the Adrenaline Title.”

Kayl: “He’s certainly sending a message as he makes his way through this tournament, but the road’s only going to get harder from here.”

Hollinsworth hands Dexter the title belt and goes to raise his arm, but Dexter rips his arm away and proceeds to climb out of the ring. Wendell quickly rushes to his side as the two head up the ramp, discussing the match as Dexter continues to drag the title belt along the ramp in disrespectful fashion, while Hollinsworth checks on Kemal as he clutches at his shoulder.

Backstage, we see Dean Black talking to Autumn Valentine. Lucas Knight and Dillusion head over to him.

Black: “How did it go?”

Knight: “No incident. James happily left with Ryan. Waylon Creek apparently already left on his own.”

Black: “We’ll have to figure it all out. I’m being asked to submit a report.”

Autumn: “I’ve got it started here.”

Black: “Thanks.”

Black takes it.

Black: “I think that’s it for immediate business-“

Adonis: “Uh…not quite.”

Adonis walks into frame, smiling.

Adonis: “I heard you have a little problem with the Tag Titles. And scheduling. And well….perhaps I can offer a venue. And one where the champions would be very much at home.”

Black looks at Derek.

Black: “I know Alex was thinking about it and-“

Adonis; “Well it would be a hell of a main event .Shinigami Foundation against the Glimmer Sisters. Live in KABLAMia! Anything goes!”

Adonis smiles.

Black: “I…”

Autumn: “It would free things up.”

Adonis: “And trust me…if anyone was made for KABLAMia, it’d be the Glimmers. They wanted it fast….heh….this is as fast as it can get.”

Black looks at Knight and then Dillusion before turning to Adonis.

Black: “Then, it’s done. God help what I’ve just agreed to.”

Adonis: “KABLAM!”

Adonis smiles as the scene fades out.

COMMERCIALS

Breakdown returns as “Limitless” by Adventure Club featuring Delaney Jane plays. The Shot of Adrenaline Tournament logo comes up on the screen and we follow with the latest standings:

Standings:

Dexter Grant – 6 points

Polly Pingotti – 6 points

Deanna Frost – 4 points

Chris Lawler – 4 points

Kimberly Williams – 4 points

Chris Dumont – 2 points

Kemal Yilmaz – 2 points

Spencer Pryce – 0 points

Sharper: “There you see the updated standings after tonight’s action.”

Kayl: “And you can see Pryce eliminated – injured and therefore his participation is over. But you can see it is still anyone’s game.”

Sharper: “And you can notice how some have had more matches. That’s going to change quickly. A quick turnaround for some. And it continues at Under Attack. Among the notable matches there – Dexter Grant will defend his Adrenaline Championship against Polly Pingotti.”

Kayl: “And didn’t Adonis secure a match too for A Wholesome Family Event?”

Sharper: “He did. So things going to quicken as Shot of Adrenaline continues.”

The standings remain on the screen for a few moments before we cut to the arena.

The lights slowly dim down. The crowd buzzes in anticipation, many of them taking their phones out and lighting up the arena with their flashlights. After a few moments of silence, “Dark Child” by Marlon Williams plays as the lights flash back on. The big screen shows several highlights of Cid Turner's career as the song continues to play. The crowd roars as Cid makes his way onto the stage, looking tensely out into the crowd. Cid takes a moment to let it all soak in before he begins his walk down the ramp. The SCW World Championship is around his waist.

Sharper: “Cid Turner coming out to close our night here in Pittsburgh. Breakdown has been a wild night.”

Kayl: “And you wonder what SCW’s Board of Directors are going to say tomorrow. You wonder what CHBK is going to say when he’s back. Is he okay?”

Sharper: “No update yet. And most likely that is being kept close to the chest.”

Kayl: “I mean I’m married to his daughter and I don’t even know!”

“My little blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy

One day you'll grow up and be distressed

One day you'll grow up and reject everything

I've set out for you”

Cid continues his walk down the ramp and keeps his eye on the ring while continually muttering to himself. Cid reaches the ring and climbs up the steps, slowly walking across the apron to the corner and pulling himself up onto the second rope, standing on the turnbuckle and looking around the arena while taking a deep breath. He pounds his chest and peers out into the sea of people.

“My only dear long wasteful son

One day you'll wonder what you've become”

The music begins to fade out as Cid climbs down from the ropes and enters the ring, making his way to the corner and getting a microphone. He turns back to the middle of the ring. He then looks around.

Cid: “Hello Pittsburgh!”

Cid looks around and stops, shaking his head.

Cid: “Every city turning into a time for me to speak to you, as if SCW is expecting me to lose. Expecting this run to end….”

Cid scoffs to himself.

Cid: “I come back and win two of the biggest matches in SCW history, while struggling to keep feeling in my hands and feet and there’s still doubt. I wasn’t supposed to be here. Too bad I’m exactly what I think we needed.”

Cid looks around.

Cid: “We didn’t need Fall of Man. We don’t need to talk about Lizard Kingdoms. We don’t need a crazy man trying to be an executioner and now threatening to destroy people straight up because he got humbled…And we don’t need Snow Queen’s ruling from on high.”

Cid pauses.

Cid: “Sic semper tyrannis…is that it?”

Cid looks at the crowd.

Cid: “I mean that’s probably why Glory was so focused on Selena effing Frost. I’m not tyrant. At least anymore. I was King of America…and the World….I lost my crown. Don’t even know where it is. Probably in a storage unit in Denver. But I guess that she’s now focused on me. The switch flipped. She realized I wasn’t a nasally-pitched blonde with a God complex. I don’t even have the God complex anymore. I’m just trying to come out here, when I’m defending the World Title and trying to do good. I mean…before I was just fumbling my way through. How many people did I beat by the skin of my teeth and…”

Cid sighs.

Cid: “I’m facing some of the best wrestlers. Xander, Selena, Giovanni, Amelia, now Glory. And I’m trying to hold onto this with my bare hands because I need to. I need to hold onto this run because it could be all over if I lose it. And this is all I have. I’m Cid Turner, professional wrestling. Not Cid Turner, fake God. Or Cid Turner, occasional drug dealer. Or Cid Turner, Crime Fighter. Or Cid Turner, Onlyfans creator!”

Cid looks up, shaking his head.

Cid: “This is all I have. And I’m not here to disrespected. I’m not here to share the spotlight. I’m the old veteran holding onto their spot for dear life because when it ends, I end. And I’m not going to let that happen! At Under Attack, Glory, you will be falling short to Cid Turner. That’s just the only way I can let it be-“

The crowd roars as Cid is then turned around as we see Glory Braddock, having come from the crowd. She then jumps up and pulls on Cid’s arm and locks in the Shekinah Glory! The crowd roars as Cid struggles, trying to get free, but Glory keeps pulling and pulling.

Sharper: “Braddock! Glory Braddock from the crowd!”

Kayl: “And just like last week, going to get the last word!”

Cid starts to fade and collapses to his side. Glory keeps pulling on the arm and squeezing Cid’s neck with her legs. Cid fades completely as Glory then looks at him and lets go, rolling back. She then walks forward, looking down at Cid and then the World Championship, before then grabbing the microphone. She then brings it to her mouth, looking down at Cid.

Braddock: “That’s how quickly it can all be taken from you. And Cid…take I will!”

Braddock drops the microphone. She then looks around as her music plays.

Sharper: “The last word indeed!”

Kayl: “Cid Turner is out and just like that, Braddock showed how quickly she could end it all for Cid!”

Sharper: “Under Attack – Glory Braddock faces Cid Turner, World Title on the line. We’ll see you there!”

Braddock looks out at the crowd before then looking back down at Cid Turner and the World Title as Breakdown fades to black…