Right when it seemed like Harper’s title match with Mercedes Vargas was set in stone for this year’s High Stakes? A spanner was thrown into he works in the form of Victoria Lyons who had apparently called first dibs weeks ago and to exception to Harper going after Mercedes, showing as such when she brutally attacked Harper in the backstage area late in the show! Never ones to shy away from controversy the bosses added Victoria to the Internet Title Match, making it a Triple Threat Match in the process, can Harper get the win?
Medic’s Room, Backstage at Climax Control 440, Buena Park, California
Sunday the 26th of October 2025, 21:00pm
Ow my fucking head.
One minute I was backstage, regretting every life choice that led to me donning a red wig and dressing as Roxi Johnson for Halloween because me and Cassie forgot it was the Halloween Special and needed to throw costumes together at the last minute, if we had a bit more time? We would’ve gone as Zombie Team Hero but I digress.
The next? I blacked out and I literally just woke up in the medic’s office.
”Ugh, what fucking hit me?” I grunted in pain as I sat up but a guy’s hand soon found itself on my shoulder, telling me to take it easy, looking up? I saw it was Josh, me and Cassie’s manager and soon to be Hall of Fame inductee. ”Josh?”
“Take it easy, you took a nasty beating.“ Josh instructed me and I lay back in my bed. “Victoria Lyons ambushed you when Cass was in the bathroom earlier, said something about calling first dibs.”
”Funny, I don’t remember seeing anything about it on Twitter or Climax Control!” I grunted in annoyance before noticing the annoying itchy feeling on my forehead, the kind that only came from one sauce. ”Let me guess, stitches?”
“Got it one, you were found before the bleeding got serious enough to require a hospital visit.” Josh explained as he leaned back in his chair and I frowned when I saw the look on his face. “And Christian used this attack as an excuse to make the Internet Title Match a Triple Threat, with Victoria as the second challenger.”
”He did WHAT?!” I asked before I went to get out of the bed and Josh stopped me. ”I need to speak with him, he can’t fucking do this! the fight is between me and Mercedes, Victoria has no place in this match!”
“He and Evelynn left the area not long after the Main Event ended, they are long gone.” Josh shook his head and I grunted in annoyance before sitting back down. “And frankly? I’m dealing with enough thanks to Cassie’s situation.”
”Why? What’s going on with Cass?” I asked with a confused look on my face before it hit me. ”Don’t tell me, she got left off a Supercard for the second time in a row?”
“Yes and she’s as upset about missing this show as ever, I was able to calm her down when she missed Violent Conduct last month but given that it’s the biggest show of the year and they booked Candy against a returning Amelia Reynolds instead?” Josh shook his head, clearly anticipating the shitstorm that was about to drop, was Candy beloved? Yeah, is it apparent that she hasn’t given a shit about the Bombshell Division in years? Also yeah. “I sent her to the car to cool off but she’s made it clear that she isn’t staying quiet about this like she did at Violent Conduct.”
”I swear, she’s just as hot headed as Krystal, only younger and with less control over her anger.” I muttered as I shook my head referring to Cassie’s half sister Krystal who, before Victoria showed up, had the record for longest reigning Bombshell Roulette Champ having held the belt throughout the summer and second half of 2021 and losing it the following February, though at the time Cassie and Krystal believed they were cousins but that’s a really long story. ”When am I being discharged?”
“Doc said that he was waiting for you to wake up, but we’ll be good to go once he does,” Josh explained and I nodded before looking up at the ceiling.
It would ultimately work out in Cass’s favour as the shitstorm on twitter had led to her being added to the match between Bella Madison (who had been especially vocal in calling her out) and Bea Barnhart, making that match a Triple Threat as well. but that was Cassie’s problem and I had my own Triple Threat to worry about.
For better or worse.
Harpin’ On With Harper, Harper’s Hotel Room, Buena Park, California
Sunday the 26th of October 2025, 22:30pm
*on camera, start vlog, promo part one*
Me, Josh and Cassie left the medic’s office about an hour ago and I’ve mostly been resting in the hotel room ever since, however boredom eventually set in and I decided to sit down and film my first vlog for this year’s High Stakes.
”Is it me or does my luck tend to get seriously rotten around the time of High Stakes?” I asked with an exasperated sigh as I leaned forward on the desk. ”Year one, literally my first ever PPV for a Supercard and I got cheated out of a win over Bea Barnhart in my second match for SCW a few weeks earlier and got selected for Laura Phoenix’s “retirement match”, said retirement lasted until this year’s Blast from the Past but who’s counting? Year two, I, hot off the heels of being last off the Violent Conduct Card, made noise to avoid getting overlooked again which in the eyes of Bobbie Dahl made me a crybaby and I found myself in a match where, if I lost, I would’ve had to wear baby clothes if I had lost while also taking place in the High Stakes Battle Royal because I flat out refused to let me second ever High Stakes Match be under such ridiculous bullshit!
The fact that Bobbie managed to find a baby costume in her size after I beat her still surprises me but I digress!” I added as I shook my head. ”And here we are in year three! I entered the High Stakes Tournament, got screwed over by the Not So Golden Girls, decided to set my sights on ending Mercedes’s Title Reign at the Grand Prix of Professional Wrestling and what happened?” I held up some strands of my wavy dirty blonde hair so I could show the stitches. ”Victoria fucking Lyons happened!”
I let my hair flow freely again and shook my head.
”That’s right, not only am I trying to end the golden oldie’s career renaissance by ending her title reign but I’m also dealing with a woman who can’t stand the fact that I was the one who ended her overly long Roulette Title Reign at Summer XXXTreme and had to sit on the sidelines and watch as I lost the title in my first defence to Alicia Lukas last month at Violent Conduct.” I scoffed as I ran both hands through my hair. ”I swear, I’m probably the only wrestler on SCW’s roster who’s actively dreading next year’s High Stakes at this rate because god knows what this supposed curse will have in store for me a year from now!
And to think, before I joined SCW in 2023 I didn’t believe in curses and such so thanks for that!” I added as I let out a deep breath. ”So just to recap, I have an ancient bombshell who’s not only removed the stick up her ass but is using it to win matches and a Vitter old rival who’s likely going to accuse me of being a choke artist at some point tomorrow morning to deal with in what was supposed to be a one on one Bombshell Internet Title Match between me and the champion of the Jurassic Period! And no, the irony of Victoria calling me a choke artist when all she’s done since losing the Roulette Title is choke won’t be lost on me!”
*end vlog*
Local café, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tuesday the 28th of October 2025, 12:00pm
It had been a couple of days since the High Stakes card was announced and subsequently changed because Cassie refused to stay quiet and would probably have gone further off the deep end if she hadn’t been added to the match between Bella and Bea.
Though honestly? I wouldn’t be surprised if the bosses used this as an excuse to book a match between Cassie and Candy for the next Climax Control because if there’s one thing Christian loves? It’s drama!
But besides that? We’ve been training for our upcoming matches! Granted, Cassie would’ve helped me train even if she did stay quiet like at Violent Conduct because, well, she helped me train for my Bombshell Roulette Title Match against Alicia at that show so if nothing else? Things would’ve remained consistent.
”One year ago I was hot new shit on the Bombshell Roster.” Cassie grunted as she looked at her newly emptied plate and I nodded. ”And hell, just a few months ago I was on a hotstreak! One of the first to qualify for the Bombshell Elimination Chamber at Blazr of Glory, the Queen for a Day Ladder Match, hell even that feud with Seleana, how the fuck did I go from that to basically having to advocate for myself just so I can get booked on the biggest show of the year! God forbid Christian takes off his rose tinted glasses for 2020!”
”And now you know how I felt after I missed last year’s Violent Conduct.” I grunted in annoyance after finishing my food. ”Not to mention the former champion argument doesn’t hold up when you remember that Krystal nearly missed Violent Conduct 2022.”
”Right? I swear to god Christian and Evelynn aren’t fit to run a lemonade stand if they still insist on booking the metal maniacs over actual fucking talent!” Cassie commented with a sigh before shaking her head. ”So what’s the plan for Victoria and Mercedes? Especially now that Victoria has openly called you a choke artist on Twitter.”
”Which is just fucking hilarious when you look at Victoria’s record since Summer XXXTreme.” I scoffed as I shook my head. ”First the Triple Threat against Bella and Alexandra for a future shot at Kayla, she wasn’t pinned but she still lost the match, then she got tangled up in Vincent’s mess after he was handed the Roulette Title by Christian, reminding me why I don’t want either Jason or McKenzie to follow me into wrestling when they’re older.”
”I know right? Sibling rivalry is bad enough outside of wrestling but inside?” Cassie shuddered and I quickly nodded in agreement. ”I actually remember her next match because in hindsight it was my only shot at getting on the Violent Conduct card.”
”Right, that battle royal Evelynn hastily threw together after Andrea left, I mean, she at least made the final two but she still lost that match.” I nodded as I thought back to that night in Cancun, Mexico, good times? Maybe. ”Then she beat Candy at Violent Conduct, cheated her way to round two of the High Stakes Tournament only to lose to Bella in the semis, that Bella match was her last match on Climax Control but the numbers don’t lie, she’s lost a hell of a lot more than she’s won and I’m the choke artist in this match?”
”Deflection much? It’s almost like she’s in denial, but what about Mercedes?” Cassie asked as she leaned back. ”She and Crystal seem as unstoppable as ever now.”
”Yeah, but Crystal has that World Bombshell Title Shot because she won the High Stakes Tournament, maybe she’ll consider it a lower priority?” I asked as I took a sip of my drink. ”I mean, the last time she interfered in one of Mercedes’s matches she literally got a barbed wire baseball bat to the face and on the same night she faced Bella in the finals, I don’t think she wants to risk that happening again and that might cost Mercedes the title.”
”Real question is, who will be the new champ when the dust settles on that title match in that scenario?” Cassie pointed out and I nodded in agreement knowing where she was going with this. ”You or Victoria?”
”If Victoria has her way? It’ll be her Bombshell Roulette Title Reign all over again, hopefully a hell of a lot shorter, if I have my way? Then I’ll be one of the few who can claim that she won both the Bombshell Internet and Bombshell Roulette Titles in the same year.” I pointed out and Cassie nodded. ”If Mercedes has her way? Then there’s a good chance she’ll still be the Internet Champ heading into 2026 but I might just go after Victoria for revenge over the attack that started this mess.”
”Now that I’d pay to see.” Cassie grinned as she leaned back. ”Thought I still want you to win the title at the end the day Harp.”
”Same, but I’m considering all my post High Stakes options.” I nodded in response before the conversation drifted off.
Harpin’ On With Harper, Harper’s Loft, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tuesday the 28th of October 2025, 21:00pm
*on camera, start vlog, promo part two*
Following my chat with Cass over lunch at the café I returned to my loft to spend time with my dogs and off course, boredom soon set in and I used the opportunity to film my second vlog.
”It seems that wrestlers love one thing more than winning titles it’s hypocrisy! And before anyone points it out? Yeah, I know Alexandra accused me of hypocrisy after I reffed her Semi-Final Match against Crystal but does that really count considering she never answered my reply?” I asked before shaking my head. ”Thought not and here’s the thing, the biggest hypocrite in SCW is also one of my opponents in this match and it’s my fellow challenger Victoria.
But this dates back even further than the High Stakes Tournament, oh no, I’m talking about everything she’s done since I beat her for the Bombshell Roulette Title.” I stated as I leaned back with my arms folded. ”Or rather, what she failed to do, namely? Capitalize on the momentum from the Roulette Reign, I went back and watched all your matches after Summer XXXTreme Bella and I have to ask Victoria, what happened?”
Seriously.
”Only two wins under your belt in the three months since you lost the title? I couldn’t believe this was the same woman who dominated the Bombshell Roulette Division for over a year!” I stated before pointing to myself. ”And yet, I’m the choke artist? Not only is this projection on an extreme level Victoria but it masks the real reason you attacked me at the Halloween Special.
You were afraid, afraid that for the first time since joining SCW last year, you might actually miss out on a Supercard, especially the biggest show of the year, and saw my situation as an easy in!” I shook my head. ”The truth hurts doesn’t it Victoria?”
And off course…………
”And don’t think for a second that I’ve forgotten about the main attraction in this match, the champion herself Mercedes who has arguably been just as big a thorn in my side as Victoria since my arrival in SCW!” I stated as I brushed some hair over my shoulder. ”And in a lot of ways? Mercedes over the past few months has been the exact opposite of Victoria’s run of luck, winning the Internet Championship out of nowhere over Bella was one thing, but aside from briefly losing it to Lilith Locke at Summer XXXTReme holding onto it with an iron fist with Crystal’s help and for the first time in years? It seems like you’re being taken seriously.
And I’m here to take a sledgehammer to that illusion.” I stated with a confident smirk. ”While Summer XXXTreme seems to be a common link between the three of us Mercedes I’ll take pleasure in ending your fairytale!”
Why?
”I guess you could call me the long reign slasher at this point but even I have to admit that the name needs work!” I added as I shook my head. ”See, I hold a grudge Mercedes and I still remember the night you decided to attack me and Jessie with a kendo stick, and since she’s also in this match? Why don’t you ask Victoria just how powerful my ability to hold a grudge is.
Or more appropriately? What happened to Victoria’s reign after I channelled that grudge into my energy for a title match?” I asked with a broad grin. ”Spoiler alert? It didn’t end well for her and this won’t end well for you either!”
*end vlog*
Josh’s gym, Las Vegas, Nevada
Wednesday the 29th of October 2025, 11:00am
Today? I was back to my training regimen with Josh and with Cassie training at Hero Academy today? I had some quality time with him.
”My third High Stakes and Cassie’s second.” I commented to Josh after taking a break from the rowing machine. ”Do you remember what that felt like Josh?”
“I didn’t make my High Stakes debut until the fifth one in 2015, when SCW was doing hat World Tour, it was a hell of an experience that you don’t easily forget.” Josh responded with a nod before I stood up to meet his gaze. “But I’m confident that you and Cassie will do well in your matches Harper.”
”That’s the thing, I need to do better than well.” I responded as I folded my arms and Josh nodded. ”Last year I voluntarily put myself in two matches by entering the High Stakes Battle Royal, setting aside how that ended for me and Cass? The stakes are higher this year, pun not intended, last year I was fighting for pride and a potential title shot to close out the year, this year I’m fighting to close out the year as champion!”
“It is funny the difference a year can make.” Josh nodded in response as he sized me up. “I can’t really say you’re undefeated at High Stakes because you lost the battle royal, but I can say that you’ve yet to be pinned or submitted at High Stakes.”
”Something Mercedes can’t say but Victoria sure as hell can.” I nodded in response before brushing some hair over my shoulder. ”Then again Mercedes has been in SCW since Jessie was in her twenties and this is Victoria’s second High Stakes, not exactly a fair comparison.”
“No, but there is some truth to those words.” Josh nodded in agreement before motioning to the ring. “I think it’s time we did some in ring drills in any case.”
”Never thought you’d ask.” I responded with a grin before I got into the ring.
Harpin’ On With Harper, Josh’s Gym, Las Vegas, Nevada
Wednesday the 29th of October 2025, 12:30pm
*on camera, start vlog, final promo part*
With High Stakes approaching last I knew I had to knock out these vlogs fast so, with Josh filming, I went ahead and filmed my final vlog for week one.
”High Stakes has always been the Season Finale of sorts for SCW, hasn’t it? The time where we look back at the past year, hand out yearend rewards for the hard work of everyone involved and also the matches and shocking moments of the year, if you ask me? This is the perfect place to end Mercedes’s reign once and for all.” I stated before letting out an annoyed grunt. ”But of course, there had to be a blonde haired spanner in the works from North Carolia.
The Queen of Choking herself, Victoria Lyons!” I added as I brushed some hair over my shoulder. ”On paper this is two former Bombshell Roulette Champions on a quest to end the golden oldie’s reign at the grandest stage of SCW, but in reality?”
Oh boy.
”The only reason Mercedes has held the title this long is because she’s had Crystal’s help and if you ask me? I think Crystal’s going to prioritize the World Bombshell Title Match instead! And Victoria? If you looked up fumble in the dictionary you’ll find her picture right there, all because she couldn’t take advantage of the momentum from her title reign.
Which, need I remind you, I ended!” I stated with a grin. ”In other words? A bad look for them, a great look for me!”
It’s that simple.
”I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t know what was going to happen to me after I lost the Bombshell Roulette Title at Violent Conduct, at least until Mercedes decided to help Crystal beat me and wouldn’t you know? I had a new goal.” I asked with a grin before rolling my eyes. ”A goal that Victoria had to hijack because she, in her own words, wanted to make this match interesting! Bitch, you’re terrified of sliding into irrelevance and saw this as an opportunity to get back on top! Don’t bullshit me because I was raised by my military dad to call out bullshit when I see it!”
And with that I decided to wrap things up.
”And I’m seeing so much bullshit that’s about to come out of not you’re your mouth Victoria but Mercedes’s mouth as well that you’d think I was a cattle ranch!” I added before flipping some hair over my shoulder, ”But spew all the bullshit you want ladies because it doesn’t change the fact that the world needs a new hero and a new Bombshell Internet Champion and her name is “The Slaytanic Avenger” Harper Mason!”
Josh turned off the camera as the scene fades.
