Backstage, the crowd on hand at the Dollar & Loan center come to life as the reigning Internet Champion, Miles Kasey, opens the door to the rear entrance of the building. he holds the door for his boyfriend/fiance' HBCarter to enter the building first, pulling his luggage behind him. Only then does Miles set foot inside with his won luggage, and just like that the two men are swarmed by some of the backstage personnel.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Carter! Miles! We heard the news! Congratulations!

Pussy Willow: We are so thrilled for the two of you!

Janet the Makeup Lady: Can we see the ring!?

Carter shares an incredulous look with Miles at the attention their engagement seems to be generating but he sets his luggage down and he offers up his hand and the three women gather around for a bird's eye view.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: I don't think I've ever seen a moonstone engagement ring before!

Bobbie: Engagement ring!? Step aside! I'm identifying!

The "Bodacious Bombshell" known as Bobbie Dahl - reigning Roulette Champion, practically bowls the three over to get into the thick of things, grabbing Carter's hand to inspect the ring WITH her very own Jeweler's Magnifying Glass!

Bobbie: Oh yes, MAN! Very nice!

Bobbie lets go of carter's hand but no sooner does she do so than she wraps her arms around his upper body and lifts him up off of his feet in one of her patented Bobbie Bear Hugs!

HBCarter: Erk!

Bobbie: Congratulations you two!

Meanwhile, Miles attempts to tiptoe past the scene to escape but no such luck as suddenly he finds Bobbie's arms wrapped around him from behind and lifting HIM up in one of her famous embraces!

The camera shot shifts to an area backstage where we see Bill and Bea Barnhart standing with numerous fans. The fans are enjoying meeting Bill and Bea and some are asking questions and others want autographs. Bill is happy to give his fans what they want and we watch as Bill and Bea sign autographs, shake hands, and allow the fans to take selfies with them. After they are done the backstage person asks the fans to return to their seats so they will not interfere with the movement of the wrestlers who are traveling from their dressing room to the ring or from the ring to return to their dressing room. After the fans are ushered back to the arena to their seats Bill and Bea look into the camera to make comments for Bill's match against Rodrigo Afonso as they are walking to get to the staging area to be ready for Bill's match.

Bill: Afonso I honestly do not hate you. Actually I think you are amusing though. When the bell rings to start our match I am going after you full speed ahead. I will prove to the world that the only reason you were able to win the Golden Briefcase Match was that there were four wrestlers in our match. Had it been just the two of us I would have soundly defeated you in less than five minutes.

Bea: Rodrigo although you tout yourself and a rule-obeying wrestler we know better and that is why I am serving in Bill's corner as his Manager. I am going to keep a close watch on you and at the first sign of you violating the rules, cheating, or calling interference to join the match to help you win, then all bets are off and whatever happens to you is your fault and not ours.

Bill: Remember what I said in my comments leading up to our match Rodrigo. I am the predator and you are the prey. Happy hunting. . .for me anyway...har har har!!!

While Bill is busting out with loud laughter he and Bea make their way down the hallway and when they turn the corner they are out of camera range so the camera person cuts their camera feed and our screen goes dark for a moment.

Simone: Welcome back to Climax Control and the first male match of the evening! Two weeks ago Rodrigo Afonso won his first match as the Golden Briefcase holder when he defeated Matty Mallow and now he faces another face from the Golden Briefcase Ladder Match in "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart!

Adams: Bill is coming off a surprise win over perennial title challenger Eddie Lyons just last week so the old man definitely has some momentum on his side, will that include a win over Rodrigo?

Simone: Who knows? Let's take it to Justin!

Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Tomorrow Never Comes by Rancid plays over the sound system as Rodrigo comes down the ramp on his skateboard as he high-fives the fans along the way. He then stands on the ramp with his skateboard as the announcement comes with cheers coming from the crowd.

Justin: From Lisbon, Portugal, he weighs at one hundred and seventy pounds; he's a skateboarding wrestling prodigy the holder of the Golden Briefcase, Rodrigo Afonso!

After the announcement, he does a couple of kickflips on his skateboard to attract the crowd, all of which cheer for him. He kicks the skateboard up and slides straight into the ring with his face painted up. He climbs on the turnbuckle for a roar as he beats his chest like a beast with the crowd cheering for him as he got down from the turnbuckle and does a kickflip once again on his skateboard before he slides out of the ring to give his skateboard to the ring crew before sliding in the ring again, sitting behind a turnbuckle waiting for his opponent to come out.

Simone: Rodrigo has managed to go undefeated since winning the briefcase but that could change, especially since he's only had one match!

Adams: And The Barnharts have managed to pull off some shocking wins!

Justin: And his opponent!

Raise Your Glass by Pink hits the speakers and we see Bill Barnhart walk out from the backstage area holding a pink glass chalice in his hand. He is followed by his wife and Manager, Bea Barnhart, who is leading their English Bulldog Iris by a pink leash attached to her pink diamond-studded collar. When the song comes to the lyrics RAISE YOUR GLASS Bill Barnhart raises the chalice into the air. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to Barnhart. The three make their way to the ring where Bill hands the chalice to Bea so she can keep watch on it until the match is over. Bill enters the ring then walks around the ring playing the crowd before settling into a corner.

Justin: Being accompanied by Bea Barnhart, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, weighing 240ibs "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart!

Simone: This is the third time that Bill has wrestled Rodrigo since Rodrigo signed with SCW last year, including the Golden Briefcase Match!

Adams: Will Bill break his losing streak against Rodrigo tonight?

Dawn goes over the rules with both men before she calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Simone: And this matchup is underway.

Adams: Rodrigo will need to use his speed to beat Bill and Bill's power and size will be his biggest weapon against Rodrigo.

Once the bell rings Rodrigo and Bill circle around each other before they lock up in the middle of the ring, Bill's size and strength proves to be his advantage in the match as he shoves Rodrigo away before flexing, much the approval of Bea at ringside, Bill's postering doesn't last long though as Rodrigo catches him with a running dropkick to the chest that sends him sprawling out of the ring.

Simone: Bill got cocky after his size and strength allowed him to gain an early advantage over Rodrigo and he paid the price thanks to Rodrigo's dropkick.

Adams: Now Bill's on the backfoot but you know Rodrigo won't let him get away for long!

Indeed Rodrigo builds up a head of steam before launching himself over the top rope and taking out Bill with a flip dive to the outside! Rodrigo gets up to his feet first and Bea gets in his face, yelling at the Portuguese wrestler about not giving her husband a chance to recover, the distraction by Bea pays dividends for Bill as it allows him to clobber Rodrigo from behind knocking him down and giving Bill a chance to throw Rodrigo back into the ring.

Simone: And off course, it didn't take Bea long to get involved in the matchup.

Adams: She had better watch herself though because I don't think Dawn's going to put up with more of her interference on Bill's behalf against Rodrigo!

Once inside the ring Bill drops Rodrigo with a Powerbomb before going for the pin.

ONE!

TWO!

And Rodrigo gets the shoulder up at two! Bea complains to Dawn about a slow count but Dawn retaliates by warning her against further interference or risk getting thrown out, Bill comes to defend his wife against the allegations but Rodrigo catches him from behind with a School Boy roll up.

ONE!

TWO!

And Bill gets the shoulder up!

Simone: First pinfalls of the match from both Bill and Rodrigo but neither man can keep the other down for long!

Adams: And with Bea at ringside Rodrigo had better keep one eye on her and the other on Bill at all times!

Both man get to their feet and Rodrigo goes to make the first move with a running Hurricanrana but Bill shoves him off before charging in for a clothesline but Rodrigo ducks under it and goes for a handspring back elbow but Bill catches him and counters it with a Back Suplex! Bea applauds her husband's efforts as Bill bridges the Back Suplex for another pin attempt.

ONE!

TWO!

And Rodrigo gets the shoulder up! But doesn't get much of a chance beyond that as Bill grabs Rodrigo's arm and locks him in a armbar.

Simone: Bill showcasing his technical abilities by going after Rodrigo's arm now.

Adams: He's got it locked in tight as well.

Bill cranks up the pressure on the armbar but Rodrigo isn't giving up the fight as he starts making his way to the ring ropes, Rodrigo gets close before Bea pulls the bottom rope back just out of reach, she did it in full view of Dawn though and she warns Bea against doing it again at which point Bea lets go off the bottom rope allowing Rodrigo to force the rope break, Bill lets go at the count of hour before getting up to his feet and picking up Rodrigo only to get hit with a sit-out jawbreaker, Rodrigo then heads to the top rope and hits Bill with a High Cross Body before going for a pin close to the ropes!

ONE!

TWO!

And Bea puts Bill's foot on the bottom rope before pointing it out to Dawn! There's just one problem though, she did it in full view of the ref and promptly gets ejected!

Simone: And Bea is out of here!

Adams: Good riddance to bad rubbish! Now Bill has to fight Rodrigo on his own!

Bill protests the decision to kick his wife out but Rodrigo catches him with a roll-up! But Dawn doesn't even get a chance to count before Rodrigo turns that into the Googoplata!

Simone: And Rodrigo has the Googoplata locked in!

Adams: I don't think Bill has the energy to fight this one, stick a fork in him, he's done!

Once she realizes that her husband is in peril Bea sprints to the ring but whatever she had in mind goes out the window as Bill taps out!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner by submission, the Golden Briefcase Holder Rodrigo Afonso!

Simone: That's two straight wins for Rodrigo since he won the briefcase!

Adams: Maybe that briefcase will be the key to him winning his first title!

Rodrigo releases the hold and celebrates his win as Bea checks on Bill.

BOMBSHELL BLOOD BATH BRAWL
Crystal Zdunich v Georgie Robertson v Mercedes Vargas v Bella Madison

The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see one of the participants in the Bombshell Internet Title Match Krystal Wolfe standing by for an interview with Ms. Rocky Mountains.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Krystal, last week it was confirmed that you, Luna and Tempest will challenge Courtney for the Bombshell Internet Championship at My Bloody Valentine, you and Tempest got the win in last week's tag team match but just to confirm?

Krystal: The alliance between me and Tempest ended with the Tag Team Match, she was a means to an end, that end being me getting one up on the champ, sure Tempest pinned Luna whilst Courtney bailed like a coward but the results stayed the same, I got my first win of the new year, Tempest got her second win, Luna's still winless and Courtney suffered her first loss of the year.

Krystal shakes her head.

Krystal: Not looking good for the champ, is it? I mean hell, Courtney doesn't even need to be pinned to lose the championship at My Bloody Valentine as soon as her guard is down? Well, her title reign will end before she knows it.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: You're speaking from experience.

The Aussie scoffs.

Krystal: Calling back to my Roulette Title Reign is basically old hat by now, but if you remember? Two of my title defences were in multi-woman matches, the Triple Threat against Mercedes and Bella and the Five Pack Challenge against Johanna, Bella, Bea and Seleana, if i had been eliminated early in that graveyard match or Mercedes or Bella had gotten the pin on either of them instead of me? That would've been it, that would've been the end of the reign.

Krystal grunts in annoyance.

Krystal: Would've been a much better end than the rematch with Keira at least!

Ms. Rocky Mountains: But you won both matches.

Krystal: Didn't realize that being a smart ass was part of the SCW Interviewer's job description.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: I'm just saying, Courtney could retain the title all the same.

Krystal: I know, but until that day comes? The war is on.

Krystal walks off as the scene fades.

Simone: Welcome back to Climax Control and this next match promises to be a show stopper! Both Oliver Zahn and the Internet Champion Miles Kasey were eliminated in the opening around of the Elite 8 Tournament which off course means that Miles will be defending his title at My Bloody Valentine, the question is, against who? We'll find that out right now and Miles and Oz go one on one in a Golden Opportunity Match!

Adams: This is a non-title match but if Oz gets the win tonight he will challenge Miles for the title at My Bloody Valentine! Which of course begs the question: if Miles gets the win, who will be his challenger then?

Simone: One way to find out, let's take it to Justin!

Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is a Golden Opportunity Match! If Miles Kasey is defeated tonight, than Oliver Zahn will challenge for the title at My Bloody Valentine!

The lights dim and fog rolls out in a thick cloud over the entrance area of the stage as the music starts. The fans are treated with a spotlight that kicks on just under the stage as the lift activates. Oz leans his left side and puts his elbow onto his knee, then through the smoke, his outline is slowly raised until it becomes a black figure standing at the top of the ramp.

Justin: Introducing first, from Jet City weighing in at 185lbs he is Oliver Zahn!

As the lift becomes level with the stage the lights are immediately flipped on, and it is as if the cloud never existed. Oz steps forward and is clearly seen in his wrestling attire. His bright purple gloves are the first thing the fans notice. He is wearing white pants with purple trim and a black shirt that reads Jet City South across the front. He reaches ringside and before sliding in the ring takes off his shirt and tosses it into the crowd.

Simone: Oliver has been a champion before but if he dethrones Miles at My Bloody Valentine, he will win his first singles title!

Adams: That's a big if Belinda because he needs to beat Miles first!

Justin: And His opponent!

"Throne" by Bring Me The Horizon starts pumping through the speakers as Miles Kasey bops out onto the ramp in rhythm with the beat. He bounces in place twice before bolting towards the ring, sliding under the bottom rope, running into the adjacent ropes and handstand springboarding backwards into a superhero pose as the fans go crazy!

Justin: From Manchester, England, weighing in at 215ibs,, he is the Internet Champion, MILES KASEY!

Simone: Miles has had quite the week, capped off by his successful marriage proposal too HB Carter, and now he seeks to end it with a huge win over........

Adams: Belinda I have to stop you there because Oliver Zahn is not wasting time!

Indeed, Oz charges straight at Miles as soon as he's in the ring! Miles charges towards Oz to stop him in his tracks with a double leg takedown but Oz FLIPS RIGHT OVER MILES! Miles turns back with a "WTF just happened" look on his face but he barely has time to hand his title over to Jacob before Zahn hits him with a Hurricanrana and Jacob calls for the bell!

DING DING DING!

Simone: We're not even a second into this match and we're seen some insane athleticism from Oliver Zahn, and keep in mind, Miles isn't exactly a slouch in that department either!

Adams: Nor is he a short guy, Miles is the taller of the two men at 6ft 1, Oz is just shorter than the champ at 6ft, if this is how this match is starting then we're in for a treat already!

Miles scrambles to his feet and he and Oz start exchanging high impact, high octane offence, both men go for a dropkick at the same time but get nothing but air before they tart exchanging forearm shots to the face with the fans cheering and booing Miles and Oz in equal measure before they break away from each other and Oz goes for another dropkick, this once misses as Miles fakes him out by acting like he was going to go for a dropkick of his own only to stop before the jump, Miles then rolls up Oz.

ONE!

TWO!

And Oz kicks out.

Simone: Miles and Oz are going all out from the word go and Miles got the pin early.

Adams: Oz won't be put away that easily though!

Both men get to their feet but Miles hits Oz with a Dropkick almost immediately sending him to the outside! Miles hypes up the crowd for a few moments before he gets a running start and hits Oz with a Suicide Dive wiping bot men out! Jacob's restarted count reaches for before Miles gets back to his feet and goes to throw Oz back into the ring but he spins around on the apron before kicking Miles in the face stunning the Brit! Oz then enters the ring and gets a running start of his own, hitting Miles with a Flip Dive into a Hurricanrana!

Simone: We knew that we were going to see a lot of athleticism in this match but Miles and Oz are taking this to the next level!

Adams: And the title's not even on the line, imagine how far they'll go if they face off for the title at My Bloody Valentine?!

Oz throws the champ back into the ring just before Jacob's count reaches five and as soon as Miles is in position Oz scales the top rope and hirs Miles with a Shooting Star Press! Oz goes for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

And Miles gets the shoulder up! Oz then tries to slow the action down by locking in a STF on Miles and Jacob gets into position to see if he wants to submit.

Simone: Miles is in big trouble now that Oz has slowed down his offence and locked in a submission hold.

Adams: STFs are not easy moves to get out of either!

Miles starts using his size and strength advantage over Oz to get to the ring ropes and Oz does everything in his power to stop Miles from getting that far, eventually Miles breaks he hold with a rope break and Oz drags the champ back to the centre of the ring to try a different hold, we never find out what that hold is though because Miles catches Oz with a roll-up as soon as he bends over to try to execute it.

ONE!

TWO!

And Oz kicks out! Both men get to their feet and they go for the same move, a running cross body, and they are both down.

Simone: Both men are down for the count! Whoever gets up first will have a huge advantage!

Adams: And in Oz's case, that advantage will mean him getting another shot at Miles at My Bloody Valentine if he wins, off course the opposite means that the question becomes "what happens if Miles wins"?

As Jacob's count reaches seven it's Oz that gets to his feet first and he heads out to the apron waiting for Miles to get back to his feet, when Miles does Oz leaps and hits a springboard leg lariat followed by a Standing Moonsault! Oz hooks the leg for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

AND MILES BARELY KICKS OUT! Oz is clearly getting frustrated as he heads back to the apron, this time around he goes for a Springboard Tornado DDT but Miles stops him mid spin and counters it with a Beautiful Northern Lights Suplex! Miles Bridges for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

AND THIS TIME IT'S OZ THAT BARELY KICKS OUT!

Crowd: FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER!

Simone: I think the crowd just took the words right out of our mouths! Miles and Oz are stealing the show tonight!

Adams: I know we're barely out of January but is this on the Match of the Year ballot yet?!

Both men are slow to get to their feet and Oz catches the champ with a European Uppercut only for Miles to return the favour with one of his own, Oz then delivers an especially stiff uppercut that spins Miles around and he uses that to catch Miles in a backslide only for Miles to get out of it before Jacob can count the pin, Oz looks up and gets a Shining Wizard to the face for his troubles! Miles then calls for the end!

Simone: Miles just called for Good Save the Queen.

Adams: Will this put Oz away?

Miles gets Oz up onto his shoulders and executes the spinning part of the move but Oz arm drags his way out of danger in mid-air! This leaves Miles stunned enough for Oz to nail him with the JCS!

Simone: JET CITY SPECIAL! MILES JUST GOT LAID OUT!

Adams: Oz is going to My Bloody Valentine, stick a fork in Miles, he's done!

Oz goes for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, OLIVER ZAHN!

Simone: Oliver just booked himself a Internet Title Match!

Adams: What a match!

Oliver celebrates his win whilst Miles regains his bearings.

INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP
Miles "Milo" Kasey (c) vs Oliver Zahn

The scene opens backstage where we see Ariana Angelos putting on a pair of fingerless gloves.

Ariana: The champ is so obsessed with keeping the title she stole from me out of my grasp that she overlooks her next three challengers, I call that karma.

Ariana chuckles as she brushes some hair over her shoulder.

Ariana: But whilst I look forward to the day that Courney's ill-gotten title reign ends, I have my own concerns tonight, Team Go are teaming up for the first time in 2024 and against two certified legends of the SCW ring, "The Cockney King" Ben Jordan and "SCW's Sweetheart" Sam Marlowe.

Ariana says as she finishes putting on her gloves.

Ariana: Ben and Sam have definitely been around a lot longer than me and Carter, but we've been teaming for a bit longer than they have them so it should even out, shouldn't it? And considering I've been wondering what I'm going to do at My Bloody Valentine for the past several weeks or so? Well, a win here would definitely set me and Carter on the right path, wouldn't it?

Ariana then shows off her new gloves to the camera, both are black, fingerless and have her initials on them in gold.

Ariana: Oh and these? My hand brace came off on Thursday but I was getting so used to this little visual.

Ariana makes a fist with both hands before crossing them in an x shape across her chest.

Ariana: I was originally going to get just the one custom glove made but I figured, why not go for the full set? And they match with my gear's colour scheme perfectly so as far as I'm concerned? It's a win-win.

Ariana starts to walk off.

Ariana: Especially when Team Go will go the distance tonight!

Ariana walks off as the scene fades.

Justin: The following contest is for one fall and is a mixed tag team match. Introducing first....

The lights on the ship drop to darkness and people reach for their phones, lighting up the seating and standing areas. The opening beats to "Separate Ways" by Daughtry and Lzzy Hale starts to blast through the speakers as a silhouette screen partially lights up on the stage area. Smoke starts to fill the top of the ramp as the first line hits and the shadow of a woman can be seen on the screen. A few seconds later, the other side of the screen lights up to show the shadow of a man. The screen drops down as pink and blue lights flash around to show Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe standing at the top of the ramp!

Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the ring, Ben Jordan and Sam Marlowe!

The two smile at the crowd, Sam leading the way down the ramp while Ben stops to takes selfies with fans. Eventually Ben catches up and slides in the ring and stands up, leaning on the middle rope, holding it down for Sam to step through. Sam moves to the middle of the ring with her arms out wide as Ben stands behind her, the crowd cheering for the two. They make their way to the corner and wait for the match to start.

Justin: And their opponents...!

The opening guitar riff to "In the Middle of the Night" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the crowd comes unglued as Ariana emerges from the back wearing a long cloak with her initials on the back and with her back to the crowd.

Justin: Introducing first, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "The Greek Goddess" Ariana Angelos!

Ariana spins around right as the song kicks into high gear with the opening lyrics, she poses for the crowd.

5 Seconds of Summer's hit "No Shame" erupts over the sound system and the crowd turns to the stage where Helluva Bottom Carter dances out onto the stage amidst the cheers of the SCW Universe! Clad in his favorite Ostrich jacket and sparkling lavender shades over his eyes, Carter bows and sweeps at the waist, blowing a kiss.

Justin: And her tag team partner! From Seattle, Washington, weighing one hundred and seventy six pounds, he is the "Hardcore Bottom" -- Helluva Bottom Carter!

The two 'besties' high five one another and then Ariana takes Carter's arm and the two walk the aisle and toward the ring. Carter slides in beneath the bottom rope and proceeds to hold the ropes so that Ariana can step inside. The two friends then take neutral corners and stand on the turnbuckles, greeting the cheering crowd before dropping down and stepping back for the start of the match.

Simone: I think Ben Jordan described this match best as being vital to the World Mixed Tag Team Championships, and whoever wins must be on the way up toward the top of the contenders lists.

Adams: And you just know the champs have to be watching this match.

Simone: Indeed, as we were informed beforehand that whoever walks away the winners of this match will be meeting the champions next week in Reno, Nevada!

Referee Jasmine St. John ensures both sides choose which gender will kick this match off and it looks to be the men, as both Samantha and Ariana step out onto the apron in their corners, taking hold of the tag ropes. Ben and Carter both turn to face one another as Jasmine calls for the bell!

DING DING DING!

Ben turns from word with Samantha and straight away, Carter dashes across the ring and wipes "the Cockney King" out with a dropkick! Ben rolls over to his hands and knees to rise and carter flies over him with a sunset flip!

ONE!

Ben quickly kicks out!

Ben rolls back and jumps to his feet but already Carter is all over him, scaling his shoulders and rolling through with a Victory roll, hooking both legs!

ONE!

TWO!

Ben kicks out again!

Adams: Ben wasn't kidding when he acknowledged that Carter needed this rebound win!

Simone: He also wasn't kidding when he said he himself wanted to start 2024 off with a victory for Samantha and himself!

Carter grabs Ben by the arm and attempts to hurl him into the ropes with an Irish whip but Ben reverses it! Carter jumps into the ropes and springboards back for a cross body but Ben greets him in mid-air with a knife-edge chop!

Adams: Bloody hell! That sounded like a gun shot!

Simone: Ben Jordan possesses some of the best 'chops' in the business!

Carter holds his stinging chest and Ben helps the young competitor up to his feet and head butts him right between the eyes, knocking Carter back against the ropes where Ben runs in, delivering a hard elbow into his sternum! Ben then sends Carter into the ropes and swings for a clothesline but Carter ducks under the blow and attempts a Crucifix but Ben blocks it! Ben then shifts Carter's weight up onto his shoulders in a foreman's carry and Ben begins to spin around and around with an Airplane spin!

Simone: Now this is old school wrestling!

Adams: And Carter probably wishes he was anywhere BUT on Ben's shoulders!

The fans are counting along with the maneuver's renditions....

Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!

And Ben dumps Carter to the mat but Ben himself is feeling the effects of the dizzying maneuver and he falls back against the ropes, near enough for Samantha to tag herself into the match.

Simone: probably a very lucky thing Ben was that close as the airplane spin took a lot out of Carter and himself.

Ariana jumps over the ropes into the match where she and Samantha circle the ring.

Adams: Ariana came into this match with a lot of confidence because she did pick up a win over Sam in singles competition.

Simone: But there is a very big difference between the singles ranks and tag team and how to succeed in each.

Samantha ducks behind Ariana in a rear waist lock, lifting her up and taking her straight down to the mat! Samantha floats over and traps the high flyer in a front face lock on the canvas, pinning Ari down. Ariana rolls through and reverses their position, pinning Samantha down face-first with an applied hammerlock. Samantha manages to press on, forcing herself first to her knees and then to a standing position, still in the hammerlock. Samantha reaches back behind Ariana's head and looks to go for a snapmare but instead leverages herself into a lift and flip, landing behind Angelos! Samantha grabs her again around the waist and runs her into the ropes for a roll up but Ariana holds onto the ropes, blocking it! Samantha rolls back and jumps to her feet as Ariana rushes forward for a roundhouse kick but Samantha ducks and instead connects with one of her own!

Adams: Whoa! Sammi almost took Ari's head off with that shot!

Samantha drags Ariana to her feet and sends her straight into Sam's own corner where she runs in and jumps, bringing her out with a monkey flip! Ariana staggers to her feet and falls back into the far corner where Samantha comes running in for the Bronco buster but Ariana dives aside and Samantha falls back, landing on the back of her head! Ariana then jumps into the ropes and launches herself off with a senton right on Marlowe's sternum! Ariana lays back across her upper body, hooking both legs!

ONE!

TWO!

Samantha kicks out!

Wanting a breather, Ariana rolls over to her own corner and tags Carter back in.

Simone: I knew coming into this match it would be intense but it has been fast paced from the opening bell!

Adams: Both teams want that title shot! ... Well, three out of four I hear.

And Ben is right in the ring as Carter jumps onto the top rope and flies off -- and right into Ben's arms!

Adams: Belly to Ben suplex!

Ben with the cover, hooking the inside leg!

ONE!

TWO!

TH-Carter kicks out!

Adams: Oh my god! That was SO close!

Simone: Ben Jordan almost used Carter's own enthusiasm against him to pick up the win!

Ben pulls a stunned Carter up and attempts to take him down into Crossing Jordan but Carter knows it! He frantically fights to reach the ropes, grabbing the top rope with his hand! Ben tries to pull Carter away from the ropes but Carter turns it around and somersaults over, tripping Ben into the corner! Ben turns around on his backside and is about to pull himself to his feet but too late! Carter comes flying in with a running hip attack! Ben is DAZED and Carter grabs the top rope and jumps up into a handstand and brings both knees crashing down into Ben's sternum!

Simone: Dear god the impact!

Carter drags Ben away from the corner and goes for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Ben kicks out!

Jasmine ushers Carter back so she can check on Ben as he rises to his feet. Carter comes charging in and jumps for the attack but Ben sees him coming and brings him hard into the corner, face and chest first! Ben grabs Carter around the waist from behind and whips him over with a release German suplex! Ben dives on top of him with a body splash for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Carter kicks out!

Ben drags Carter up and sends him into the ropes and goes for a big boot but Carter ducks under, comes off the far side and jumps for a high cross body but Ben catches him!

Adams: Ben Jordan is showing some of that impressive natural strength he has!

Ben shifts him up onto his shoulder and goes for a Shoulder breaker but Carter kicks his legs and lands on his feet behind him! Ben spins around for a back fist but Carter ducks! Both men dash into the ropes and come off with the same idea for a high cross body but they strike in midair and land on the mat in a heap!

Simone: Now would be the best time to get to their corners and make that tag!

Adams: And they both are going for it!

Both Ben and Carter slowly crawl toward their respective corners as Samantha and Ariana extend their hands for the tag! Carter gets the tag to Ariana ... and Ben tags Samantha!

Cut backstage where we see Finn Whelan and Kayla Richards, the reigning Mixed Tag Team Champions of the World, watching the match proceedings on a monitor....

Both Samantha and Ariana race into the ring at one another and jump, grabbing each other by the head and plant each other face-first with a pair of spinning bulldogs!

Adams: Of course...!

Both women are on the mat, stunned, as Jasmine begins her count against them...

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

FIVE!

SIX!

Both women are on their knees, facing each other and Ariana strikes first with a forearm shot that knocks Sam backwards but she rights herself and she answers back with a forearm strike of her own! The two trade blows as they fight their way to their feet and Samantha gains the upper hand, laying into Ariana with a number of strong forearm strikes, driving Ariana back into the ropes. Ariana buries a knee into Sam's midsection, doubling her over and taking the fight out of her. Ariana Irish whips her off the far side of the ring for a discus clothesline but Samantha evades the maneuver with a cartwheel! Ariana spins around and Samantha hits a double knee face breaker! As Ariana staggers back on her feet, Samantha jumps to the middle turnbuckle in the near corner. Ariana turns around and Samantha jumps off for a Hurricanrana but Ariana counters and turns it into a Jackknife powerbomb!

Adams: OHH! That could be the end for Sammi!

ONE!

TWO!

TH-Samantha kicks out!

Adams: Almost! She almost had her!

Simone: Ariana almost picked up her second straight win over Samantha Marlowe!

Ariana drags Samantha up in a front face lock and she brings her over with a snap suplex! Ariana then begins to climb the corner, facing the fans. Ben calls out a warning to his partner while Carter applauds! Ariana then stands up top and leaps back for a moonsault but Samantha rolls out of the way and Ariana wipes out!

Adams: Nobody's home!

Simone: Now does Samantha tag out or capitalize??

Ariana staggers to her feet, holding her sternum as Samantha grabs her arms from behind and turns inside, hitting the Killswitch!

Simone: Samwich Press!

Samantha rolls her over and goes for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

DING DING DING!

Adams: What? What happened?

Simone: There wasn't a three count, was there?

Ben, Carter and Samantha look around, clearly confused as Ariana slowly recovers while Jasmine confers with the ring announcer....

Justin: Ladies and gentlemen! The time limit has expired! The referee has declared this match ... A DRAW!!

The crowd BOOS!

Adams: Aw come ON!

Everyone present inside of the ring and in their corners looks extremely disappointed.

Simone: The question now is... who gets the title shot next week?

The lights in the arena drop out to pitch black, before gold and blue lights flash around the top of the entrance ramp as a heavy guitar rift. P.O.D's "Lights Out" plays and as the lyrics "It goes one for the money homie, two for the show. We tore the roof off this mother now it's time to blow." is sung, J2H confidently walks out on to the stage.

Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome J2H!

J2H looks around the crowd before he walks towards the ring with, an angry look on his face. The lights brighten slightly as he gets closer to the ring, stepping up the steps and through the middle of the ropes and in to the ring. He moves towards the center of the ring, putting his arms to either side as gold pyros spit up from the turnbuckles. J2H look to the sky before looking down and round the fans, cockiness dripping from the young man. Justin hands him a mic.

J2H: Now I know all you brain dead people out there love the drama, they love the spectacular that is SCW, but there's one man who is in this building that isn't in the mood for all that bullshit and that man is me!

He paces up and down the ring angrily.

J2H: I tried to put the spotlight on other people, I tried to not make this place about me but we need to be fucking real here, this place is always gonna be about me so I shouldn't be shocked that I've somehow attracted the attention of some needle dick fuck wit, that knows how to make videos. Congrats genius, you're on the level of a seven year old on TikTok, good for you.

He grits his teeth.

J2H: Mr video man, the man who is apparently my maker. I'm not surprised you came after the biggest threat in SCW, I'm not surprised the target is on my back cause it's the old prison cliche, walk in the yard and hit the biggest dog there is and that is clearly me so I'm not shocked about that, but presuming your man, it disappoints me when these big bad's, when these tough guys have to sit and hide like a little bitch.

He looks up the ramp.

J2H: But I got your message loud and clear, I heard you tell me you was gonna be here tonight and I've looked all through that backstage area for a face that doesn't fit. I've worn out my shoes looking for my maker and there's not a single person back there who knows who you are, or where you are, so here's what I'm thinking bitch boy.

He strokes his chin.

J2H: I'm thinking you're not even here. I'm thinking you've pissed your pants and decided picking on me as your target just gets you hurt.

A smirk breaks out on his face.

J2H: I think whoever you are, you've realised that there's no one better then me, you've realised the mistake you made going after the best wrestler in the fucking world, you've realised....

As those last words came out of J2H's mouth. The lighting within the Dollar Loan Center went out. Pitch black. Nothing could be seen. Although the confused chatter from the fans could be heard. Along with the commentary.

Adams: Uh... did someone forget to pay the light bill?

Simone: I don't think that's it at all. I got an unsettling fee--

Before the words of Belinda could be finished. A loud booming voice could be heard loud and clear throughout the speakers of the building.

Once again as I expected.

A brief pause came from the voice. However there was a bit of a sinister chuckle that could be heard.

Do you realize how predictable you've made yourself?
Do you understand how easy it is to tell what your next move is?
Do you get, I know what you're going to do before you even do it?!
You've done yourself no favors.
It's been the same tired song and dance with you for years.

By this point the boos were starting to ring out of the darkness from the fans. They were letting their displeasure be heard in the only way they could showcase it.

But enough with the mind games right?
Enough with the 'cool' videos as you put it.
Enough with hiding in the shadows.
I told you, I was going to put an end to the legend that is J2H.
And you said, say it to your face.
How about I do you one better? And show you!

Just like that the lights came back on. J2H standing in the middle of the ring glaring up at the entrance way. Hard focused, but his attention was in the wrong direction. The crowd was coming to life in fear and maybe even excitement as a MASKED FIGURE stood right behind the former Heavyweight Champion.

Simone: J2H! Behind you!

Adams: Who in the hell - better yet WHAT in the hell is that?!

J2H had begun to pick up on the response of the crowd and quickly turned himself around. Coming face to face. Eye to eye with that masked figure. Before the former Heavyweight Champion had a chance to properly react. The Masked Figure lunged forward and sprayed RED MIST right into the face and eyes of J2H. Quickly the champion dropped to the mat of the ring. Gripping at his face while rolling around and screaming in agony.

Adams: Oh my goodness! What was that?!

Simone: It was some kind of mist!

Adams: That could have blinded J2H! Who knows what kind of side effects something like that could have on someone's vision. Let alone their face!

Simone: With all due respect Jason. Based on all we've heard the last few weeks. I think that's the point. This person -- this thing -- It's out to put an end to J2H!

Inside the ring the Masked Figure stood there with the red mist dripping down his mouth. Their eyes were fixed on the pain and agony riddled J2H. Then all of the sudden the lights went out again. All for a second or two. When they flickered back on the figure was gone. J2H still lay there in the ring as the medical staff could be seen starting to rush from the back to the former champion's aid.

Adams: I am at a true loss for words when it comes to what I just saw.

Simone: The one thing I can say is what a way to make a debut and an impression on Sin City Wrestling. Might not be the most favored thing based on the reaction from the crowd. But whomever that was literally walked into this yard and picked a fight with the biggest dog walking in it!

Inside the ring the medical staff was starting to surround J2H and doing their best to help. However with the amount of pain he was in. He kept pushing them away while trying to stand on his own two feet. The red color from the mist was plastered all across his face. Again the medical team attempted to help him to his feet as the shot faded away.

The scene opens up backstage at Climax Control where we see Harper Mason leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, she was confirmed to be Bobbie Dahl's challenger at last week's show after she defeated Bella Madison and had issued an even bigger challenge ahead of her next week.

Harper: So, it's been confirmed right?

The camera pans over to show Joshua Acquin standing next to her.

Josh: Yeah, just got the word from the bosses, you are wrestling Tempest next week.

Josh shakes his head.

Josh: Are you sure about this? Because it's too late to back out.

Harper: I wanted to wrestle Tempest because she's the closest bombshell to Bobbie's height and weight I know she'll be my biggest challenge but I need to push myself if I'm going to win the Bombshell Roulette Championship from Bonnie at My Bloody Valentine, I know what I'm doing.

Josh: She's also a powerhouse who Alexandra had to literally burry to retain her title over her in her last defence, and Alexandra's been wrestling a lot longer than you.

Harper: Yeah, so has most of the Bombshell Roster! Besides, I can't hide from a match with Tempest forever, either the bosses were gonna book me against her at random or I was gonna challenge her myself.

Harper lets out a deep breath.

Harper: I don't even care about beating Tempest, I want to show that I can hang with a wrestler in the same weight class as Bobbie, if I beat her? Great, and I don't envy Krystal, Courtney, or Luna one bit if they have to deal with a pissed off Tempest as a result of that, and if I lose?

Harper sighs.

Harper: I'll pick myself up after I get scraped off the mat and move onto Bobbie.

Josh: Well, I hope you know what you're doing.

Harper: Honestly? Me too.

Harper and Josh walk off as the scene fades.

Justin: This match is scheduled for one fall and is the semi final match for a World Heavyweight championship shot. Introducing first… hailing from Manhatten, New York… Austin Jame Mercer…

The lights shut off as "Madusa" by Times of grace kicks in, as it builds different lights flash around the arena. As the song builds into the refrain and the guitars kick in a spotlight forms on the stage with Austin standing in the middle. He makes his way down to the ring before moving around to the steps, he makes his way up and walks across the apron before stepping between the ropes, he stands in the center of the ring as the music shuts off

Justin: About to enter the arena being accompanied by his wife Melissa and Kat Jones, standing in at 6'4 and weighing in at 239 pounds!!!

The words fade as we hear the guitar play from the legendary singer before Johnny Cash starts to sing. This brings out Melissa and Kat Jones upon the entrance ramp, both stand on either side before Goth walks out wearing a dark overall and a mask with a crown of thorns attached to it as he stares towards the ring.

Justin: Currently residing from Manhattan, New York!!! He is the Messiah of Pain!!!!! Goth!!!!

Goth raises his head towards the air as he extends his arms, both Melissa and Kat walk towards the ring as he follows them shortly towards the ring. The two women walk up the ramp as they open up the ropes for Goth. He slowly steps through the ropes before the lights go down when Johnny Cash sings that There Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down. The lights come back up again as Goth has taken off the overall and can be seen standing in the middle of the ring still wearing the crown. Melissa slowly takes it off as this gives Goth the chance to stare down his opponent.

The ref moves in and check both for weapons before indicating for the bell to be rung….

DING DING DING!

Goth and Mercer step forward and meet in the centre of the ring, where they stare each other down before exchanging a few words. The words escalate in gestures before turning into pushing and shoving with each shove getting more violent. Mercer shoves Goth backwards, as Goth stumbles backwards as he glares at Mercer before rushing in and they lock up, where they jockey for position for a few moments, before Goth breaks and grabs Mercer's wrist and twists his arm before adjusting his body for a full grip on his arm. He then lifts his arm up over his shoulder before transitioning into a hammerlock, Mercer grabs at his shoulder as he grimaces in discomfort before moving his arm and reaches around and forces Goth to release before dropping down to his knees and flips Goth over him and onto his back.

Simone: Tension is high, as both men want to advance to the final and face off against J2H, as Goth seeks to be a three-time World Heavyweight champion and Mercer a two-time champion. So tensions are high, as they both exchange a few words but quickly escalates into push and shoving.

Adams: once the pushing and shoving is down, they lock up, where they jockey for position until Goth breaks and grabs Mercer's wrist, where he tries to work over Mercer's arm, where he locks in a hammerlock.

Simone: Mercer grimaces from the discomfort, but quickly battles back, as he counters the hammerlock and flips up and over him onto his back.

With Goth on his back, Mercer grabs Goth's wrist as he attempts a wrist lock, but Goth quickly moves to his feet as he grabs at Mercer's hand, as he looks to break free from Mercer grip and he manages to do so but Mercer quickly locks in a headlock on Goth. Goth then drives Mercer backwards into the ropes before bouncing off them and he pushes Mercer away. Mercer bounces off the ropes and as he comes back he shoulder blocks Goth down to the mat.

Adams: Mercer grabs Goth wrist for an attempt at a wrist lock, but Goth quickly gets to his feet, as he grabs at Mercer's hand to free himself, which he does but Mercer instead locks in a headlock.

Simone: Goth drives Mercer backwards, and pushes him away but it doesn't end well, as Goth is sent down to the mat with a shoulder block.

Both begins to move, as he gets to his knee and holding his head, as Mercer watches on. Goth rolls from the ring, as he paces and recovers the best he can, as the ref tells him to get back into the ring before beginning a count.

ONE!

Simone: Goth rolls himself from the ring to take a moment to recover.

Goth continues to pace as he rubs his head a little more.

TWO!

Goth climbs backs into the ring, as Mercer rises back up to his feet. Goth gets to his feet as Mercer offers his hand out, as Goth hesitantly approaches before locking hands with Mercer, where they slowly move and contemplate the next move as Mercer reaches out with his other hands and Goth goes to take it but breaks and dives in and grabs Mercer's leg in attempt to take him down, but Mercer grabs Goth's head for a headlock. Goth holds onto Mercer's leg, but Mercer violently cranks on Goth's head, and he lets go. Mercer drops to a knee for a moment before rising back up as he crank on it one more time.

Adams: Goth gets backs into the ring, as he slowly approaches Mercer, which Mercer offers his hand out, which Goth obviously is hesitant to take it but takes it, but they are both nervous to continue before Goth dives in and grabs Mercer's leg, as he tries to take him down, but Mercer grabs Goth's head for a headlock.

Simone: Mercer cranks on his head, which forces Goth to release.

Goth once again pushes Mercer backwards into the ropes before bouncing off them and he pushes Mercer away. Mercer bounces off the ropes and as he comes back he shoulder blocks Goth down to the mat once again, as this time Goth stays on the mat winded, as Mercer turns and bounces off the ropes, but Goth quickly adjusts and lays flat and Mercer leaps over him and hits the ropes, as Goth gets to his feet. Mercer runs forwards just as Goth hits the ropes and Mercer stops and turns and Goth hits him with a flying shoulder block and drops Mercer to the mat.

Simone: Goth rises back up, as he makes a second attempt at driving Mercer backwards into the ropes and shooting him across the ring. But again, Goth is met with a shoulder block and drops him down to the mat.

Adams: Goth stays down, as Mercer turns and bounces off the ropes, as Goth adjusts himself and Mercer leaps over and Goth gets to his feet, as Mercer bounces off the ropes he runs past Goth and Goth bounces off the ropes and sends Mercer down to the mat as he return the favour.

Mercer sits up and holds his lower back, as Goth looks down at him, but Mercer slowly makes his way to his feet as they stare at each other for a moment… maybe in appreciation or waiting for one of them to make the first move. They back off and circle the ring once more before moving in as they look to link hands, but both bat each other's hands away before stopping and then go to lock up, but Mercer grabs Goth into a headlock.

Adams: Mercer sits up and feels the shoulder block, as Goth looks down at him. Not sure why he doesn't attack. Mercer slowly makes his way back to his feet as they take moment before backing off and circling the ring.

Simone: Goth expecting the lock up, but instead Mercer locks in the headlock on him.

Mercer drops to a knee to add pressure on Goth and his head and neck, but Goth isn't about to give up and pushes himself and Mercer up to their feet, as then drives his elbow into Mercer's stomach a few times, which forces Mercer to release and Goth follows up with a knee to the stomach, which folds Mercer over and Goth follows up with a knee to his face. Mercer stumbles away holding his face, as Goth rushes past him and leaps onto the ropes and hits a springboard enziguri.

Simone: Goth quickly seeks a way out of the headlock, as he drives an elbow into Mercer's stomach before following up with a knee to the stomach and then face.

Adams: Goth shows his agility with the springboard enziguri.

He crawls over to Mercer and goes for a pin…

ONE!

TWO!

Kickout!

Adams: Goth goes for a pin but only gets a two count.

Goth shakes his head, as he climbs to his feet but quickly drops down with a fist drop onto Mercer, which Mercer rolls away from Goth, but Goth isn't done and follows Mercer and stomps on him a few times before hitting him with an elbow drop. Goth goes for a pin once more…

ONE!

TWO!

Kickout!

Simone: Goth gets on with things, as he hits a fist drop onto Mercer and follows up with some stomps and then an elbow drop and into a cover. But only gets a two count again.

Goth slaps the mat and climbs to his feet and grabs Mercer and pulls him up and goes to Irish whip him across the ring, but Mercer counters and sends Goth into the corner but Mercer can't follow up and drops to a knee. Goth moves out of the corner and charges at Mercer, as he looks for a kick but Mercer dodges and quickly rises and as Goth turns, Mercer grabs Goth's arm and hits "Ode to lisa" (Ripcord Lariat AKA the rainmaker).

Adams: Goth looks to send Mercer into the corner, but Mercer counters and sends Goth into the corner. Goth rushes out of the corner look for a kick but Mercer dodges it and climbs to his feet and hits a ripcord lariet.

Goth lays on the mat stunned, as Mercer slowly moves to his feet and grabs Goth and pulls him up to his feet, where he hits a European uppercut, which rocks Goth and he quickly follows up with a belly to belly throw. Goth rolls away holding his back, as Mercer makes his way to his feet and moves to Goth and gives him a kick. He then grabs Goth and pulls him up in between hits legs before lifting him for the pop up powerbomb, but before he can execute the move, Goth reigns down a load of elbow shots to the top of Mercer head.

Simone: Goth is in trouble here.

Adams: Just as Mercer finishes off Goth, Goth fights back.

Mercer grip slips and Goth drops down and Goth drives his head forward and connecting to the bridge of Mercer's nose. Mercer steps back and Goth kicks out and catches Mercer in the stomach and hits the Goth Drop (Twist of Fate). Goth then grabs Mercer and locks in the Gothic Nightmare (Bulldog Choke).

Adams: Goth switches things around and catches Mercer with the twist of fate and then locks in the Gothic Nightmare.

Mercer struggles a little but Goth squeezes a little tighter and Mercer tries to wriggle free but soon fades and he has no choice but to tap out.

Simone: Goth advances to the final.

DING DING DING!

Justin: Winner of this match via submission… Goth.

Goth's music hits over the p.a, as he releases his hold and rolls away from Mercer and slowly makes his way to his feet.

Adams: Goth will now go on to face Finn Whelan!

Simone: He will but that's all we have time for, join us next week for more hard hitting SCW action! For Jason Adams, I'm Belinda Simone saying goodnight everyone!