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The Blaisdell Arena is packed to standing room only capacity, and the opening shot pans across the seven-plus thousands of screaming fans, young and old alike! The shot sweeps from the upper balconies to the ringside floor as the men and women, boys and girls, all who make up the SCW Universe, cheer and clap, some jump up and down in excitement and wave toward the camera in hopes of garnering for themselves a little recognition! The camera picks up several signs, held up by fans for their favorites! Some of which include...

"I'm a Bobbie Girl!"

"SCU Will Steal the Show!"

"No Fenris vs. Ben Jordan? WTF!?"

"Griffin Hawkins = No Pants Please!"

"Alicia Lukas Wrestler of the Millennium"

And many, many others!

The camera then pulls into a shot of the six-sided ring, where ring announcer Justin Decent stands bare chested, wearing several colorful lei around his neck and a brightly colored sarong.

Justin: Hello everyone and welcome to the grand finale of the 2019 Paradise Lost tour! We are here in Honolulu, Hawaii...!

Justin holds the mic up for the cheap pop from the crowd, before resulting his duties.

Justin: And welcome to the ninth annual edition of Sin City Wrestling High Stakes! This is the Grand Prix of professional wrestling! Eighteen matches featuring the best of both Sin City Wrestling as well as Sin City Underground! And now, ladies and gentlemen? Please welcome to the stage... none other than our very own Hostess With the Mostess! Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!

The crowd cheers as the lights above the stage fade out to a lone spotlight, and through the curtains emerges Amanda Hugginkiss, dressed in a silver body suit ala Galactic Diva with a celestial cape and hood. She sweeps her arms out as the music plays and the opening performance for High Stakes IX begins!

Amanda: Aquarius
There's travel in your future when your tongue freezes to the back of a speeding bus
Fill that void in your pathetic life by playing Whack-A-Mole seventeen hours a day

Pisces
Try to avoid any Virgos or Leos with the Ebola virus
You are the true Lord of the Dance, no matter what those idiots at work say

Aries
The look on your face will be priceless when you find that forty pound watermelon in your colon
Trade toothbrushes with an albino dwarf, then give a hickey to Meryl Streep

Taurus
You will never find true happiness - what you gonna do, cry about it?
The stars predict tomorrow you'll wake up, do a bunch of stuff, and then go back to sleep

That's your horoscope for today (that's your horoscope for today)
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Gemini
Your birthday party will be ruined once again by your explosive flatulence
Your love life will run into trouble when your fiancée hurls a javelin through your chest

Cancer
The position of Jupiter says that you should spend the rest of the week face down in the mud
Try not to shove a roll of duct tape up your nose while taking your driver's test

Leo
Now is not a good time to photocopy your butt and staple it to your boss's face, oh no
Eat a bucket of tuna-flavored pudding, then wash it down with a gallon of strawberry Quik

Virgo
All Virgos are extremely friendly and intelligent - except for you
Expect a big surprise today when you wind up with your head impaled upon a stick

That's your horoscope for today (that's your horoscope for today)
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Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely
that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have
a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you
but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions
are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have
to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true

Where was I?

Libra
A big promotion is just around the corner for someone much more talented than you
Laughter is the very best medicine, remember that when your appendix bursts next week

Scorpio
Get ready for an unexpected trip when you fall screaming from an open window
Work a little bit harder on improving your low self-esteem, you stupid freak

Sagittarius
All your friends are laughing behind your back (kill them)
Take down all those naked pictures of Ernest Borgnine you've got hanging in your den

Capricorn
The stars say that you're an exciting and wonderful person, but you know they're lying
If I were you, I'd lock my doors and windows and never never never never never leave my house again

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The song draws to a close and the music fades out, and the crowd rises to its collective feet to give Amanda a standing ovation as the spot,light slowly winks out!

Cut to the broadcasters table where Belinda Simone sits side by side with Jason Adams, both wearing bright, Hawaiian prints and traditional lei around their necks.

Simone: Hello everyone, and welcome to the biggest event in Sin City Wrestling history! Welcome to High Stakes IX!

Jason 'raises the roof.'

Simone: As Justin Decent stated, today is a wrestling marathon, with a grand total of seventeen matches on the show, but first we have a bit of news concerning that eighteenth match. We have to report that the ben Jordan versus Fenris match has been postponed indefinitely, perhaps even canceled entirely.

Adams: Fenris left America to return to Iceland after he and Ty West ended their relationship.

Simone: Hopefully to get his head on straight. And Ben Jordan personally asked the match be held off, because he wanted to face Fenris at his absolute best if and when that match eventually does happen.

Adams: What a guy!

Simone: But despite that one match off the table, we have seventeen more matches to keep the day filled, including the opening match for the Roulette Championship, when "Bulldog" Bill Barnhart challenges two-time champion Griffin Hawkins for the championship title!

Adams: Then it's the first SCU championship match of the night when the men's Combat Champion Stewart Mason defends his title against John Blade!

Simone: Alice Knight has formally returned to the SCW six-sided ring, and her first match could not be more daunting as she takes on the maniacal twisted Sister in singles competition!

Adams: Two of the fastest rising Bombshells get a chance to show what they're all about and impress the bosses when Bella Madison takes on the unbeaten Andrea Hernandez! Can Bella end Andrea's streak?

Simone: Four men square off in a Fatal Fourway match to hopefully work their way up that next logical step of championship contention, as Jake Raab, SCUs own Mark Cross, Stephen Callaway and Caleb Storms all battle it out! The first man to score the pinfall or submission will be the winner!

Adams: Then it's the SCU Women's Underground Championship when the champion Halo takes on the woman who won the number one contender spot two weeks ago, the original "Mean Girl," Veronica Taylor!

Simone: I don't know who was behind this chaotic idea, but the World Mixed Tag Team Championship will be defended in a Fatal Fourway Ladder match! The first to climb the ladder and retrieve the championship belts suspended fifteen feet above the ring will be the champions! It's the champions, Culture Shock! London Underground! The returning Elders! And Amy Santino and Joshua Acquin!

Adams: Bobbie Dahl earned her way back to the top to challenge Samantha Marlowe for the Bombshell Roulette Championship and we are going to see if the reunion with Artie will inspire Bobbie to win her first SCW championship!

Simone: Then it's a blood feud match, and when we say blood, we mean it! This rivalry between brothers, Lachlan Kane and Malachi has been threatening to boil over ever since Malachi attacked his own flesh and blood and put him on the shelf all those months ago. And why? Simple, petty jealousy! Now there is nowhere to run as Lachlan has trapped Malachi in the confines of a steel cage and only one of these siblings will emerge victorious!

Adams: Then it's a No Disqualification match for the SCU Men's Underground Championship when Javier Gonzales puts it all on the line against Eric Weaver! And with no DQs, when I say it's all on the line, I do. Mean. Everything!

Simone: The past meets the future in the next match, as one of the greatest to have ever set foot in the six-sided ring, Roxi Johnson, goes up against a young woman who many believe will be in that exact same spot soon enough on her own; Sierra Williams!

Adams: And then it's the other half of Team Hero in action ... wait, does Sin count as a member of Team Hero?

Simone: Well, technically I suppose since it is an alternative side to Keira Fisher-Johnson.

Jason twirls a finger around his ear before he continues.

Adams: Anyhoo! This is punishment from "Hot Stuff" himself for everything Diamond has been doing, attacking all the female employees, including Belli here... by the way, way to kick her arse twice!

Simone: Thank you.

Adams: Not a problem! And now Mark has sicced Sin on Diamond! It's gonna be great!

Simone: One of the most loved stars in the entirety of the Bombshell division returns to the ring for one time only, as Melody Grace, a former World singles champion, issued an open challenge for one match, right here, tonight! And it was none other than the Grand Slam Champion herself, Mercedes Vargas, who answered the call in perhaps the most disrespectful way. These two have been trading a war of words on social media and it all comes to a head, here at High Stakes IX!

Adams: The SCU Women's Combat Championship is defended in a Lei Tai match, when the champion Sister Esther defends against Winter Elemental!

Simone: The fans have spoken in the Fate Poll, and we will hold perhaps the most violent match in SCW history when Jessie Salco faces Christina Rose finally in none other than a Chamber of Extreme match! This all started when Jessie attacked Christian during a Rose Garden show, and it has gone back and forth ever since! What better way to let these two conclude their war than in a steel cage where the top is wrapped in barbed wire, and assorted weapons are hung from the interior for free use by both women!

Adams: I smell a future Match of the Year in the making! **ahem!** Alicia Lukas has been unstoppable ever since she regained her world title, becoming a two-time champion! Tonight she defends against the number one contender, and to date the ONLY woman to beat her for a championship title here in SCW; Seleana Zdunich!

Simone: Then in the Main Event, a family affair. A battle between uncle and nephew! Ty West has had it out for Senor Vinnie ever since Vinnie cheated to defeat him, and it only grew more heated when Vinnie married Ty's aunt Lora. Now the stakes are at an all-time high because Vinnie is the World Heavyweight Champion, and Ty West is the number one contender! With gold and family pride on the line, this will be a Main Event to remember!

Adams: And it's all on High Stakes IX!

The camera focuses on the top of the stage to where the SCW Hall Of Fame banner drops down. A podium is seen set up and Hot Stuff Mark Ward walks in front of it.

HS: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2019 Hall of Fame!

The crowd cheer as the camera moves around the crowd

HS: Every year, we seem to get stronger and stronger when it comes to the Hall of Fame, and this year is no different. It's time to get this started.

Hot Stuff smiles.

HS: So please welcome to the stage, The manager of The Monstimals, Henry Losak!

It wasn't just Henry walking on the stage; it was also Samuel McPherson and Jake Raab as well who were all dressed in their wrestling gear due to their matches tonight. Henry was wearing a suit with a red tie on as he along with Jake and Samuel stand on the stage with them, although there were boos for both of them, they ignore them, knowing it wasn't about them tonight. Henry walks to the platform, and he stands there with Jake and Samuel following behind him as they stand aside to Henry and begins to speak.

Henry Losak: It's a great night tonight to be standing here to be apart of this Hall Of Fame we have in SCW every year, especially when it's to induct a man I've known for many years into the class of two thousand and nineteen Hall Of Fame

The fans react a little favourably, but not as much as the other inductees have been in the last few years with Samuel and Jake clapping behind Henry and he continues to speak.

Henry Losak: Back in two thousand and fourteen, I was chosen to be this person's anger shrink as the person kept breaking the law of fraud with the name use and burning people's homes so, by law, I chose to take on this person to calm them down. They always suffered from anger issues, and the person didn't have anybody to talk to as they were a loner. The person's not anymore, and I've been with them throughout their life. This person has never been kind to people, prefered to cause wars with wrestlers. Take in mind that this person never was a fan of entertaining people, that's not who this inductee has been about as it was strictly wrestling business with them. However, saying that you can't ignore what achievements the person has done in SCW as it's remarkable what they have done in this company.

Henry felt nervous with a gentle tap on the shoulder from Jake who'd never met Henry, until tonight and he continues to speak.

Henry Losak: The person I'm inducting here tonight has to be one of the most violent men to ever wrestled in SCW and the only person to date to be in the hall of fame with a mask around his face. Gives me great pleasure to welcome a man who's been someone he can come to and kept him in control, please welcome on stage, the next inductee into the Class of two thousand and nine Hall of Fame, the birthday boy known as The Masked German Monster, Lord Raab.

As his theme song of Mad Monster by Detroit Metal City plays on the sound system, the fans for the first time in Lord Raab's career applaud and cheer for Lord Raab as he walks out, to a surprise a suit which he was very much against in the pre-show. In the end, Lord Raab managed to wear it, but still keeping the tradition of wearing a mask as he hugs Jake Raab and Samuel McPherson before he goes up the stage, shaking Henry's hand. The music stops playing before Henry whispers in Lord Raab's ear about something before taking a step back for Lord Raab to walk forward on the stage and begins to speak.

Lord Raab: Well I know I've never been the one for thank you's, but I do thank SCW for hiring me while I was down in the dumps of where I could go with my wrestling career, it was Henry who said come to Sin City Wrestling and see if the place suits you, especially with the hardcore title in place. I agreed and let him place me here. As I stated, I was always a hardcore wrestler because it's what monsters like myself have been. I've been successful in achieving that and being the first masked wrestler inducted in the hall of fame, and I'm not the kind of guy who's ever said these sort of words, is an honour.

Whatever Henry whispered to Lord Raab about seems to have worked with the fans applauding him, something Lord Raab shook at, but turns to Samuel who nods at him as he continues to speak.

Lord Raab: I can't thank Goth enough, even if we've had a history, but he was the first guy outside of Samuel who spoke to me and wanted to team up with me and Samuel as The Monstimals. We were a team to be reckoned with, and we've had our fair share of battles, even when I renamed the Roulette title as the Violence title. As I said earlier, I've always been a violent and hardcore wrestler, and the roulette gambling stuff wasn't ever for me. It's a belt I will always remember as it was the first belt I won in Sin City and it suited my style of wrestling too when I defeated my teammate at the time, Alex Kaelin.

Lord Raab had more to say to the crowd who were cheering him, still making Lord Raab a little uncomfortable due to him not being used to the cheers as he continues with Samuel and Jake clapping their hands for their husband and cousin.

Lord Raab: Well I also thank Ben Jordan and especially his wife, Evie because they ended up being the first set of friends I've had in Sin City, was very open to being friends with me and Samuel. I was never known for friends in the business, but Ben made me special. Evie has helped me too, especially when she had faith to team with me in the Blast From The Past tournament because my history with women has never gone down well. Still, she treated me great, and we worked together to win it, but not just that, but to overcome my fears of being with women as well which was important for me, even if I was against it in the beginning.

Still was taking Lord Raab time to get used to the cheers from the crowd as he speaks again.

Lord Raab: I can't leave my family out, can I now for their support with my wrestling career. The history between me and my twin brother Konrad hasn't been great in the past, but since two thousand and sixteen with our dad passing away, we've got a lot closer as brothers now, although I was always close to my mum, Ingrid and my sister Renate along with Jake's mum and his brother who are sitting in the front row, right there.

Lord Raab points out to his family as they were sitting in the front row, applauding Lord Raab as the crowd applauds with Raab as he continues to speak.

Lord Raab: SCW World title will always be a memory when I kicked Kain's ass to win the belt so that will never be ignored. While I was in the Blast From The Past Tournament, I defeated Dmitri for the Internet title and then defended it in every round of the tournament. I can't forget the time where me and my husband Samuel McPherson won the SCW Tag Team titles when we won the battle royal against other teams that were in the match. It was never about getting the most titles for one belt or a long title reign; it was about capturing all the titles. I've achieved that so I'm happy to be here tonight and being inducted, especially being my birthday today as well, which is a nice present to have for the rest of my life. Thank you, everyone, and have a great night.

Everyone in the crowd, especially his family screamed their heads off and applauded them as Lord Raab gets off the podium and stands where he's meant to stand along with Henry, Samuel and Jake as well.

Hot Stuff approaches the podium once more.

HS: Thank you Markus, welcome to the Hall of Fame. Next up, we have a young man you're all familiar with, please welcome Despayre.

Weezer's "Mr. Blue Sky" plays across the sound system, and the SCW Universe greets Despayre with heartfelt cheers and applause as the smiling young man walks up onto tage, dressed smart for his task, wearing a gray suit jacket with matching slacks and a white, button up dress shirt. No tie! Those things are abominations! That perpetual smile on his face, Despayre's focus is on the small paper plate in his hand, with a big hunk of chocolate cake on it and a fork in the other, digging into the treat. "Hot Stuff" Mark Ward is the last to finish applauding as despayre takes his place at the podium, but his eyes are still on the plate and the bounty on it, shoveling another forkful into his mouth.

Mark watches him, raising his brow in wonder and then casts a sidelong glance out to the crowd, many who smile and laugh, knowing this is just Despy. Mark then takes a step forward, positioning himself to despayre's left and clears his throat.

HS: Erm, Despy?

Despayre glances up for the first time from his treat and blinks in surprise, then smiles with a chocolate ring around his lips.

Despayre: Well, hi! When did you sneak in?

HS: Despy, I've been here. I'm the one who introduced you.

Despayre mouths "Oh!" and starts to go back to his cake, when Mark places a hand on his forearm.

HS: Don't you have something to say?

Despayre looks down at the plate and frowns.

Despayre: This cake is stale!

Te crowd erupts with laughter as Mark closes his eyes for a moment, drawing in a breath but unable to refrain from smiling. He shakes his head briefly before he speaks up again.

HS: No, I mean about ... Despy, your speech?

But Despayre shakes his head.

Despayre: Oh I don't have to make a speech. I'm not getting this award. Mikah is.

HS: Yes, I know ... but you're presenting it to her. So, you have to make a speech about her.

Despayre: I do not! Mikah said all I had to do is come out here and look adorable!

Mark holds a hand up and opens his mouth to retort, but finds himself at a temporary loss for words. He just grins and chuckles.

HS: And you're doing an excellent job at that. But it might, you know... be nice to say a few words for Mikah anyway? Since she did ask you to be her presenter.

Mark nods encouragingly, but Despayre just stares at him blankly.

HS: Maybe you can say how nice she is? How much she does for others?

Despayre: **SNRK!**

Despayre grabs his nose in pain, and the crowd laughs. Mark just nods knowingly.

HS: Right, probably not the best suggestion. But you know, wing it.

Despayre: Que?

HS: Just tell everyone how you feel about Mikah.

Despayre: Really? Oh well that I can do!

Mark pats him on the shoulder and takes his place at the background, but not before he finds the paper plate and tattered remnants of the cake in shoved in his hands. Despayre stands at the microphone, smiles and is about to say something when he pauses and wipes the cake crumbs and icing from his lips onto his shirt sleeve. One can almost hear the audible groan from his father for that action. Despayre then fidgets in a giddy sense of excitement.

Despayre: Mikah is my friend, and I am really, really happy for her. A lot of people would always tell me that Mikah was mean. Heck, she would even tell me how mean she was, as if she was warning me to stay away for my own good. Yeah, like that was gonna happen! She was never mean to me. No sirree!

He closes his eyes and shakes his head in a firm negative.

Despayre: She always treats me nice, even now. Well except for when she steals smooches, but that's a whole other sordid story. She always greets me with a smile, no matter what. She laughs at my stories, and gives me a hug when she thinks I need it -- and even when I don't. She is one of the people outside of my family, like Melody and Delia, who makes me feel special. And I...

He looks down for a very brief moment, before looking back up and his eyes are glistening, but he continues to smile.

Despayre: I miss not seeing her as much as I used to. And as good a friend as she is, she was also the bestest wrestler and that's why she's being inducted into the Hall of Fame! She had the world title how many times...?

He pauses in thought, then looks back over his shoulder to Mark.

Despayre: How many times did she have the world title?

Mark holds up three fingers and Despayre mouths "Wow!" before he turns back around and mimics Mark, holding up three fingers.

Despayre: If Mikah was really as unpopular as she tells everyone, she wouldn't be here tonight, being honored. Do you know why she's being given this honor? because she deserves it. She's here because she was successful. It's my pleasure to introduce my friend into the 2019 Hall of Fame -- Mikah!

Despayre turns to the left of the stage, smiling brightly and slapping with heartfellt enthusiasm. A new mash up of the songs "Shakin' Hands" by Nickelback, "Dirty Little Girl" by Burn Halo, and "Bad Bitch" by Bebe Rexa began to play before it played the main part of Bad Bitch. It takes a moment before Mikah walks out onto the stage to cheers from the fans. She smiles as she adjusts her turquoise short and strapless dress before she walks over to the podium and gives Despy a hug and then on purpose, kisses each ofs the young man's cheek, leaving a bright pink lipstick print on each one.

Mikah: ....

Crowd: ONE MORE MATCH! ONE MORE MATCH!

Mikah smiles and looks around as the fans chant and she wrinkles her nose and shakes her head a little bit.

Mikah: Wow.

She looks around the arena again, taking it all in.

Mikah: This...is insane. It's been over a year since I've stepped foot in a SCW ring and an arena. But this....this is insane.

She steps back for a moment, standing in her silver stiletto heels as she looks around again. The fans begin to chant her name and she smiles before raising an eyebrow.

Mikah: You know, I honestly never thought I'd be back on a show for SCW. I had closed that part of my life a box. I shut the lid and put a lock on it and filed it away and I thought that I would never look back.

Some of the fans boo and she shrugs her shoulders.

Mikah: But then back in September, I got a phone call from Mark Ward and he offered me a spot in this year's Hall of Fame class.

The fans cheer.

Mikah: At first, before he mentioned Hall of Fame, I swore he was going to offer me some luxurious contract with special perks and whatever else have you. I was about to tell him off and that I was done competing.

The fans boo.

Mikah: I know, that doesn't make any of you happy but I had to move on. I had a baby with my husband, Drake Green...

The camera pans over to SCW Hall of Famer, Drake Green who was sitting in the audience with a tux on and holding their almost four month old son, Myles in his arms and Mikah's daughter, Leighton sitting next to him. The fans cheer at the sight of him on the screen.

Mikah: That's Myles by the way. Definitely way cuter than his father.

Mikah winks at Drake only for him to roll his eyes and shake his head with a smile on his face.

Mikah: But before I could tell him off, he had offered me a spot in this year's Hall of Fame class. And I couldn't exactly say no because it was one thing that I actually maybe kind of wanted.

The fans cheer.

Mikah: I never wanted to be a grand slam champion. That wasn't something I wanted to achieve here in SCW. I wanted to be known for being the best Goddamned Bombshell on the roster. When I signed my contract in November of 2014, the only thing I wanted was to dominate the Bombshell division and I am pretty confident that I have achieved that. And I wanted to be in the Hall of Fame. So, I achieved the two things I wanted to do in my SCW career.

She smiles as the fans cheer and then she holds up four fingers.

Mikah: Four years.

She pauses to smile as she looks around, looking at some of the other Superstars and Bombshells that were around.

Mikah: I was apart of this company for four years. I held the record for the longest reign of the Bombshell Championship. For the longest time, I was the measuring stick for what a Bombshell should aspire to be.

She smiles again before reaching up to tuck her hair behind her ear.

Mikah: And now? I'm a SCW Hall of Famer.

She smirks and the fans cheer.

Mikah: When I was 18 years old and pregnant with my first born, I didn't see this. I didn't know that this was going to be my life fifteen years since then. I didn't know that wrestling was going to be my calling in life. I was a scared, pregnant teenager with a minimum wage job that did shady stuff to make things work.

The fans were silent.

Mikah: But then a blonde came into the bar that I worked at shortly after I had Leighton and she introduced me to it. She helped me fall in love with wrestling and I can honestly say that I wouldn't change anything. I would do it all over again because it has made me who I am today. If it wasn't for her, there would be no Mikah. There would be no husband in my life and there wouldn't be a Myles in my life either. And I know she's not here, but a huge thank you goes out to my friend Ally, who is by far the biggest influence in my wrestling career.

Mikah smiles before taking a deep breath and slowly letting it out.

Mikah: SCW was a good time in my life. It is probably where I was at my best and you all got to see me at the height of my career. And I met a lot of great people here. Despy, who is probably the best and probably the most genuine. Simon Jones, who may or may not admit that I'm his best friend.

Mikah shrugs her shoulders as a teasing smile appears on her face.

Mikah: His loss, really.

She looks around before her eyes land on Drake Green.

Mikah: And I met my husband here. Granted, when we first met it definitely wasn't love at first sight. It was the exact opposite but he and I both know that it was only the underlying sexual tension underneath it all.

She winks at Drake, who bounces Myles a bit.

Mikah: But something changed and we were the first couple to get married on that cruise ship that is home of Summer XXXtreme. And it seems like we set a trend but always remember, we did it first and we did the best.

She smirks as the fans cheer again.

Mikah: And to go with friends, I also made some enemies or adversaries that I met in the ring. Sometimes it ended in my favor, other times it did not. But they were good matches and great competition. SCW has always had the best competitors of any company I've seen; class acts even if I hadn't been the easiest person to get along with.

She smiles and shrugs her shoulders as she leans against the podium, letting the silence surround her for a moment.

Mikah: And then there's Mark Ward and Christian Underwood. The Boss Men of this company, the two men that actually gave me a contract...not once, but twice.

She smiles over at them.

Mikah: Throughout my career in SCW, there were times that Christian and I didn't get along and there were times that Mark and I didn't get along but they're both amazing. And probably the reason why most of the Superstars and Bombshells stick around because once you work for them, working anywhere would seem like you were working at Wal-Mart.

The fans cheer at the analogy.

Mikah: So to them, I want to say thank you. And to Mark, I want to say that you know that I am still your favorite Bombshell.

She smirks a bit arrogantly before she takes a deep breath and opens her mouth to speak but is cut off.

Crowd: ONE MORE MATCH! ONE MORE MATCH! ONE MORE MATCH!

Mikah: I'm sorry guys, I don't think I'm going to give you that.

The fans boo.

Mikah: I know it's hard but I always said that I wasn't going to have some big retirement party. I was just going to slip away and not let anybody know that that was what I was doing. And I am grateful that SCW let me do that. It let me start a family with my husband. It let me have my beautiful baby boy. And its let me enjoying being Drake's wife again.

Mikah smiles again.

Mikah: Before I start a whole other thing, I just want to say thank you to SCW for allowing me to be the best Bombshell that I could be. And thank you to you, the fans. Without you, this whole thing would have never been possible. And thank you for putting me in this year's Hall of Fame Class.

She hesitates before smirking.

Mikah: Ciao.

She smiles as she steps back from the podium, the fans cheering again as Drake gets up and walks up to her on the stage with Myles in his arms and Leighton walking next to him. She smiles before kissing Drake, his free arm going around her lower back. She hugs Leighton before she takes Myles from Drake and kisses his little face before turning him as she leans into Drake as she waves at the crowd and they share one more kiss before the camera moves away.

Once again, Hot Stuff moves towards the podium.

HS: Fave bombshell my ar...

Hot Stuff turns to smile at Mikah before turning his head back to the camera.

HS: Welcome to the Hall of Fame Mikah.

Hot Stuff clears his throat.

HS: Ladies and gentlemen, it's now time for our final inductee into the 2019 Hall of Fame. Please welcome to the stage the woman to induct him, Mrs Melody Grace Carpenter Huntington Hawkes.

The fans roar to life, before Melody can even make her way out from behind the curtain. Finally, after a few delayed seconds Melody emerges from behind the curtains dressed in a floor length Swarovski crystal white gown. Mel makes her way over towards the podium, a wild and bright smile beaming on her face as she is super excited to be here tonight. She steps up to speak but the fans haven't finished clapping so she gives them a few more moments before they fade away.

Melody: Wow.

Is all she can get out before the fans burst out in another round of cheers, a mixture of being excited to see Melody but mainly because they know once she is done the man, they love to hate J2H will be taking the stage.

Melody: What an absolute honour it is to be here once again at the Sin City Wrestling Hall of Fame.

She stops to pause, taking her time to make sure she gets everything perfect for tonight.

Melody: And what a class it has been this year, with Lord Raab and Mikah already being inducted.

The fans clap and cheer in the background.

Melody: However, it's about to get a whole lot better...

She had a devilish look in her eye, that screamed with pride.

Melody: Can I just say it's an absolute privilege that I was asked to come here tonight, and it is an honour that I get to introduce the following man to you all. I mean he needs no introduction. Every night is his night but tonight is one of a kind, just like the man that is set to walk across this stage in a few moments.

Melody smile beams with pride as the crowd claps in reply to her statement.

Melody: Now before he gets to walk across the stage and steal the show once more, let me take you back to where it all started for my husband James Huntington-Hawkes III.

The fans clapped after Melody had spoken his name, before softening down so she could continue.

Melody: James' wrestling career didn't start from years of training or from years of competing in the sport, in fact James got his start in Sin City Wrestling by placing a hefty bet and winning the opportunity to make an appearance at December 2 Dismember. However, James didn't come alone as he was joined by his trusty bodyguard Simpson and of course his newly purchased Sin City Wrestling Universal Championship.

The loyal fans let out a little chuckle remembering the early days but allow Melody to continue.

Melody: Now we all know how that ended up and for James, but that didn't stop James from doing what he did best and that was stealing the show. Week in and week out, James came out from behind that black curtain and regardless of what anyone says, losses aside James blinded by his own money, fame and anger didn't stop, not once to recapture his championship... even if that lead him down a path, I'm sure he would love to forget.

Melody paused letting that sink in before she carried on with her introduction.

Melody: What started off as a not so glamourous career, even after winning the SCW Roulette Championship and holding the Tag Team Championship with Giani... the jokes, the attacks and the brutal actions of his co-workers eventually took its toll when James disappeared from our screens in late 2013.

Looking around the crowd Melody still had a beaming smile of pride on her face.

Melody: And while the world of Sin City Wrestling continued to roll on, so did the determination and incredible willpower of James. During his time away from the ring. Behind closed barn doors, something evolutionary was happening. While the world moved on past the days of James being the spoilt brat that terrorised our screens, James made damn sure that he wouldn't be forgotten about for long. It took just under one year for James to burst back into our lives and well as they say, things were never the same again. October 2014 was the rise of J2H.

The fans let out a pop at the mention of J2H before they brought their hands together to clap for him.

Melody: And who can we thank for his transformation? Austin Parker... now Austin couldn't be up here tonight, but he wanted me to share the following words.

She turned towards the big screen and the following words scrawled across the screen and the sound of Austin's voice could be heard reading them.

"He came to me as a scrawny ass little brat who thought the world was owed to him on a silver platter. I busted his ass to prove to him how wrong he was, and he rose to the challenge. That showed me beneath it all, there was a man in the making. One who wanted to prove himself and he made me proud as proud can be."

The fans roared to life with another round of cheers before Melody turned back to the podium.

Melody: A what a transformation, not only did this time away from the ring kick start something inside of James it spurred him on to be the best damn wrestler that Sin City Wrestling has ever seen. It all came down to My Bloody Valentine 2016 in the main event the over the top rope gauntlet, where the likes of Steve Ramone, Ben Jordan, Casey Williams, Brother Grimm, Goth, Ethan Alexander, Despy and Rage all climbed into the ring looking to become the next Sin City Wrestling Heavyweight Champion and yet when the dust settled the last two remaining was Goth and J2H and that night we got to witness history... when J2H pinned Goth to win and claim the Wold Heavyweight Championship as his own and the rest as they say is history.

A quick pause just to catch her tongue before she rattled off the following.

Melody: The historical reign that is still untouched to this day... thirteen months or three hundred and ninety-nine days to be exact. Boasting twenty-four successful title defences over the course of his Sin City Wrestling career. Coming face to face with the likes of Ben Jordan, Drake Green, Simon Jones, Lord Raab and Dmitri, beating them all and retaining his Championships. Let's not forget the match clinics that J2H put on with Despy during 2016. When it comes to the Sin City Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship James is untouchable and will forever be known as the greatest World Heavyweight Champion this company has ever had.

The fans clap in approval.

Melody: All the while his domination inside the six-sided ring wasn't free from the drama that unfolded outside of the ropes. Yet, James took it all on board and stood above the hate from the fans, from his co-workers and from the world and like magic he turned it into one of main driving forces behind his success. The weight of the world isn't something a lot of people can handle but James turned the pressure into pleasure as he watched on from the very top with a wicked sarcastic smile beaming on his face.

Melody smiled as thought about it before she continued, knowing that she would have to wrap this one up so the fans could finally hear from James.

Melody: I could talk all day about James, I really could... as I'm so proud of the man that he is inside and outside of the ring and even though his accomplishments inside the ring are endless and wonderful my all-time favourite accomplishments I got to stand by James as his wife was watching him become a father to our son James Junior last year on the fifth of July 2018. The husband and father James has become is nothing short of picture perfect and unrivalled. James might be the big bad bully on television, in that ring and behind a microphone but at home with our son I can assure you he is a big teddy bear. He truly is the best thing that has ever happened to myself and James Junior and we thank the stars every day that we get to have this man in our lives. Our protector, our life, our love.

She had to stop to keep the tears from welling in her eyes, but Melody quickly picked up where she left off.

Melody: We love you endlessly and we thank you for everything you do for us.

She looked towards the camera as she knew James would be watching the monitor backstage.

Melody: I think I've made you wait long enough, so without further ado... it is an honour, a privilege and my absolute pleasure that I get to say these following words. Ladies and gentlemen put your hands together for a two time SCW Roulette Champion, a Internet Champion, a SCW Tag Team Champion and a two time SCW Heavyweight Champion... a man who has won wrestler of the year back to back, while reigning as your man of the year from 2016 to 2017... and now an 2019 Hall of Fame Immortal... he is the man you love to hate and the man I love to love, my husband James Huntington-Hawkes III.

Melody steps back from the podium and awaits the arrival of her husband as the crowd lets out a massive cheer in excitement. "Lights Out." by P.O.D starts to play and J2H walks on to the stage. He looks around at the cheering crowd before moving towards the podium, wrapping his arms around his wife and pulling her closer. She runs her hand down his shoulder and smiles at him as they part, leaving him free to walk towards the podium. He stops as he listens to the crowd.

Crowd: J2H! J2H! J2H! J2H!

J2H puts his finger up to the crowd, eventually, the crowd fading away.

J2H: Hawaii, like I told the people in whatever Island I was on a couple of weeks ago, I know my name so shut up!

The crowd cheer and J2H smiles, looking around.

J2H: I was asked to sell this part of the show a couple of weeks ago, and I showed up and did just that. That was J2H you saw then, but I've been told tonight to not be J2H, but to be James. We're one and the same but that means I can't sit here and blast people like usual, and curse a lot less, but I'm still gonna talk about everyone's favourite subject... Me of course.

He smiles as he points to himself.

J2H: It's been a long journey to go from who I was when I showed up here as a kid, buying my way in to this place, to the guy I've clearly become. I've grown as a person, I've become the best me I could have been. That's down to SCW and you guys.

J2H points around the cheering crowd.

J2H: I mean come on for Christ sakes, I went from the guy who lost to a freaking teddy bear to the longest serving World Champion SCW has ever seen.

The crowd cheer and start and Angel chant.

J2H: Yeah, I lost to that thing, and most people at that point would have just thrown in the towel, gone back home to his huge house and said screw it all but I didn't. I knew I couldn't wrestle, the guys they put me in the ring with were told to protect me, they were told to look after me and if they didn't, I wouldn't be here now and I wouldn't have been the greatest champion SCW has ever seen. They even gave me a babysitter to show me the wrestling world from the inside, and if it wasn't for him. I wouldn't be half the man I am today, so Giani Di Luca, thank you.

J2H points to the crowd where Giani is seated, giving him a nod.

J2H: It was a wild ride back then but I knew someday, I could be the guy standing here, I could be the face of the company and frankly, I'm now a face no one can forget, I'm now the one people are interested in, years after I was here full time, people still know my name and when they think of SCW, they think of me. I worked hard for SCW because SCW worked hard for me, but I knew I had to be better, I knew I had to be the person I knew I could be, so I went and spent a year surrounded by horse crap on a farm, in a guest house that was barely bigger than a shed just to be a better wrestler, just to learn from the best. I'm pretty sure you can say Austin Parker is the best that ever put on boots.

J2H smirks.

Crowd: Austin Parker! Austin Parker! Austin Parker!

J2H: Pretty sure where ever he is, he knows his own name too.

The crowd cheer.

J2H: Was the best till I came along anyway.

J2H grins towards the crowd knowing where ever Austin is, he's shaking his head.

J2H: The man trained me every single day, showed me every single aspect of the wrestling business, taught me how to be the best I could be and let's be honest, that's pretty damn good. He showed me that all those losses in the beginning were there to show me that pain and disappointment, and to use it to drive me on and Valentines Day 2016, at My Bloody Valentine, every loss I'd ever taken was worth it, because that was the start of something special.

He smiles to himself.

J2H: I will never forget that day, even leading up to the match, not one single person backed me to win it, other than myself. I knew I could do it, I knew I could shock the world and I did. Ben Jordan, Steve Ramone, Casey Williams, Brother Grimm, Despayre, Goth, Ethan Alexander and Rage all thought they were gonna win it, but no. I shocked the world and went through them and the backstage reaction was in shock. I walked back there as the champion to hear Rage claim he deserved to win that match, like he had some God given right, I saw Goth complaining to people and I looked around at their looks they were throwing at me. As soon as I won, I mentioned to Austin about giving up the belt, hell, when that flew around, people were talking to me about handing it off to them, but as soon as I saw the look on Goth's face, heard the world from Rage's mouth, I knew it had to drive me on, and for three hundred and ninety nine days, showing up at EVERY single show for that time, it drove me on.

J2H nods his head.

J2H: I guess you can say that Rage and Goth had a huge hand in me becoming the greatest champion ever seen. Without their negativity, I wouldn't have wanted to show the world what I could become. With their negativity, and the amazing support from my now wife, it was a combo that pushed me to be better, to go and be the best I could.

He pauses for a second.

J2H: I'm sure you're wondering why I'm mentioning that. The truth is, it's never just one thing that pushes you to bleed for a company, to get yourself high up the ranks, it's many people and half of them don't know they helped form you in who you become. The second I walked in to the door in SCW, everyone around me pushed me to be better without even knowing it. The matches I had with Despayre, Dmitri, Drake Green, were stuff of legends, hell, I even had a few good matches with the guy behind me here.

J2H points towards Lord Raab.

J2H: We had great matches, and these people without knowing it, made me improve. The days I was champion, the competition was immense, you had to be better so just by stepping in the ring with the big names, made me better. SCW gave me that chance, it gave me a life, a beautiful wife and son. It gave me a chance to show everyone who I was, and everyone sat there and watched me grow. Everyone saw the skinny little kid, become a bulked up man, SCW gave me that. This is why I've never wanted to go anywhere else.

Crowd: ONE MORE MATCH! ONE MORE MATCH!

J2H: You said that to Mikah and she disappointed you, you said that to Simon Jones last year, he disappointed you but here's the thing. I never once said I was retired, I'm 25 for God's sake. I'm far from done with wrestling and if I do return, it will only be here in SCW. Everyone has goals, and considering I had the most title defences, three hundred and ninety nine days as champion, I can't help but think someday, I might wanna break those records. So you may get more than just one more match from this guy.

The crowd burst in to huge cheers.

J2H: I mean think about it, I hold the record for longest reign, Fenris is in second place, who wouldn't wanna see that match?

J2H smiles as he teases the cheering crowd.

J2H: But anyway, I'm standing here ready to close the Hall of Fame down, cause it just don't get much better than me, but I'm standing here for a reason. I'm here because of my wife Melody being the most supportive person I've ever met, because Giani looked after me in the early days, because Austin Parker dragged the potential out of me, because of the negative people who wanted to drag me down, because Christian and Mark were patient enough to keep me here and because you lot cared enough to boo.

He smirks around the crowd.

J2H: So thank you, I'm no longer man, myth, legend, God.... I'm now man, myth, legend, God, SCW Hall of Famer!

The crowd cheer.

J2H: And that's real talk...

J2H points around the crowd.

Crowd: Biiiiiiiiiiiitch!

J2H smiles.

J2H: Thank you, enjoy the show.

J2H turns and walks to Melody, putting his arms around his wife before moving to where Mikah and Raab stand. He extends his hand to Mikah, who reluctantly shakes it, before turning and offering it to Raab. After a few seconds Raab shakes his hand.

Hot Stuff walks towards the mic again.

HS: Welcome to the Hall of Fame J. Ladies and gents, your class of 2019!

The crowd cheer as Hot Stuff points towards the three. The camera moves along them one by one before fading out.

We cut backstage to where we see Bill and Bea Barnhart, and their English Bulldog Iris, standing at the staging area to be ready for their entrance for the Roulette Championship match against Griffin Hawkins. Bill is, of course, wearing his normal wrestling attire. Bea is wearing her trademark blue dress. Iris is wearing her pink diamond-studded dog collar and the leash attached to her dog collar is being held by Bea.

Bill: In a short time we will make our entrance for the Roulette Championship match I have with Griffin Hawkins. We will also be entering the history books when I win this match, my seventh match in Sin City Wrestling, to become the Roulette Championship. With this win I put an end to this Roulette Championship reign of Griffin Hawkins stopping him at a mere two weeks holding the Championship this time. I hate to do that to someone I admire as a wrestler but I am in this match to make me happy and not Griffin Hawkins.

Bea: Watch this match and be amazed at the outstanding wrestling abilities of Bill Barnhart. He will amaze you, dazzle you, and thrill you, with the magic he brings to the wrestling ring. If you watch this match and you do not come away with a new level of respect and admiration for Bill Barnhart you are a moron.

Bill: Do not be too hard on others Bea. Not everyone can be intelligent and logical as we are.

Bea: Yeah I know.

Bill: No matter where the Roulette wheel lands, no matter what the rules and stipulations end up to be, I will emerge victorious. I hate to end the second Roulette Championship run for Griffin Hawkins at two weeks but stuff happens.

Bea: Yep! And this time the stuff is happening to Griffin Hawkins.

The backstage attendant approaches Bill and Bea to notify them their entrance will be coming shortly so they need to be ready. They acknowledge the comments and get ready to get into their match.

The scene opens backstage, where we see Ms Rocky Mountains standing with the roulette wheel behind her. Next to her stands the current Roulette Champion Griffin Hawkins and his challenge Bill Barnhart. The both stare forward avoid eye contact.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Ladies and Gentlemen I am standing with Roulette Champion Griffin Hawkins and his challenger Bill Barnhart, where we are going to find out their stipulation for the match later on.

Ms Rocky Mountains turns and approaches the roulette wheel, where she grabs a peg and gives it a firm pull as the wheel begins to spin quickly zipping past last man standing, falls count anywhere, Street fight, blindfold match etc... Both men stay emotionless as they watch the wheel spin as it soon begins to slow down and eventually land on a steel cage match.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Ladies and Gentlemen the roulette championship match will be decided in a steel cage match. Good luck gentlemen.

Hawkins and Barnhart nod before walking away to get prepared for the match. The scene fades out on Ms. Rocky Mountains looking at the wheel at the symbol for the steel cage.

Justin: The next match is a cage match... introducing first... hailing from Lawrencevilla, Georgia... Bill Barnhart...

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 his English Bulldog Iris leading her 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 two make their way to the ring where Bill hands the chalice to a ring attendant to hold onto until the match is over. Bill enters enters the ring then walks around the ring playing the crowd before settling into a corner.

Justin: And his opponent... the current Roulette Champion...

The lights tun colors from Red to Green to various other colors as "Made In Hell" by Rob Halford begins to fill the air. Fog fills the stage, and emerging from it is none other than Griffin Hawkins!

Justin: Making his way to the ring...from Windsor, Ontario Canada...weighing in at 227 Pounds...put your hands together for Griffin Hawkins!!

The crowd is cheering as he makes his way down to the ring, slapping hands with the fans as signs that read "Griffin Rox" and "Rock Soldier" are present. He soaks in the positive reaction as he walks up the steps and steps between the ropes. He gets on the turnbuckles and raises the Devil Horns in the air with both hands, pumping the crowd up.

He gets down, taking off his leather jacket before getting out of the ring. He sees a young little boy in the front row as he takes off his silver aviator shades. He places his sunglasses on the young fan who looks excited to be here, smiling as he pats him on the head. He rolls back into the ring, and kicks his feet up ropes in the corner of the ring and leans across the turnbuckle like it's a hammock, waiting for the match to begin.

The referee moves in and takes the Roulette title from Hawkins before raising it up high. The referee then moves to the open door and handing it over to a ringside tech who takes it away as someone else moves in to lock the cage.

DING DING DING!

As soon as the door closes and bell rings, Hawkins and Barnhart lock up, where they tussle for position with Barnhart getting the slight upper hand straight away as he pushes Hawkins into the ropes, but he counters, and they continue to jostle for position along the ropes. Hawkins then breaks rank and punches Barnhart in the side, which tuns into a brawl as they trades shots back and forth until Barnhart gets the upper hand as he grabs Hawkins and drags him across the ring and attempts to drive his face into the cage wall but he blocks it. Barnhart tries again and again Hawkins blocks it before striking Barnhart in the head. Barnhart stumbles away, as Hawkins goes after him and clubs his back.

Simone: Hawkins and Barnhart waste no time in getting into it as they straight away begin to tussle for position.

Adams: The certainly don't waste anytime as Barnhart looks to use the cage wall to his advantage but Hawkins blocks it to avoid it.

Barnhart continues to move away but Hawkins is back on him and grabs him and tries to drive his face into the cage wall but Barnhart blocks it and Hawkins tries again an again Barnhart blocks it before firing an elbow into Hawkins' chest and he then grabs Hawkins and drags him towards the cage and tries to do the same but Hawkins blocks and fires back with his own elbow. Barnhart stumbles away and Hawkins goes straight after him and into the corner, where he hits a couple of shots but Barnhart fires back, which stuns Hawkins who stumbles away holding his face. Barnhart moves from the corner and moves after Hawkins as Hawkins tries to recover Barnhart hits a hard forearm shot, which again stuns Hawkins as Barnhart shakes his arm in pain.

Adams: Hawkins then tries his own chance of trying to push Barnhart's face into the cage wall, but Barnhart also blocks it and fires an elbow into Hawkins' chest, which stops him.

Simone: So very back and forth this match... neither man are on top just small insignificant moves so far.

Barnhart then grabs Hawkins and whips him across the ring but as Hawkins reaches the other side, he leaps up onto the top ropes and begins to climb the cage, where he gets to the top and throws a leg over but Barnhart rushes to the corner and climbs the ropes himself, where he grabs one of Hawkins' legs and stop him from making his way over the cage. They then tussle, as Hawkins slowly begins to climb down where he and Barnhart come face to face on the top turnbuckle, as Barnhart begins to work over Hawkins - clubbing him across the back before delivering several headbutt's before pushing him off the turnbuckle.

Simone: Hawkins is the first to make moves as he leaps onto the ropes and then climbs the cage, which Barnhart quickly rushes and climbs the top rope himself and stops Hawkins from proceeding any further.

Adams: Its very dangerous on the cage and on the top turnbuckle but Barnhart isn't too bothered as he forces Hawkins back down before working him over before pushing him off the top turnbuckle.

Hawkins drops down to the mat, Barnhart stays on the top rope as he watches Hawkins and waits. Hawkins slowly climbs to his feet, as Barnhart leaps over the top turnbuckle and hits an axe handle across Hawkins back forcing him back down.

Adams: Nice axe handle from Barnhart on Hawkins.

Hawkins crawls towards the door, yelling at the door man to open the cage door. The door man opens it but Barnhart grabs Hawkins foot and drags him backwards as the cage door is swung closed once more. Barnhart grabs Hawkins by his long hair and pulls him up and locks in a headlock but it's only briefly as Hawkins lifts Barnhart up and drops him on his back, however, Barnhart impressively keeps the headlock locked in as he sits up and cranks on Hawkins' head.

Simone: The axe handle briefly slows Hawkins down, as he yells at someone to open the door, but Barnhart isn't going to allow Hawkins' to win so easily and he drags back in and then locks in a headlock.

The ref moves in and asks if Hawkins want to give up, but he says no. Barnhart slowly moves to his knee, which forces Hawkins to adjust himself. Barnhart then climbs to his feet taking Hawkins with him, however, Hawkins manages to somehow break free as he pushes Barnhart away, who bounces off the ropes and as he returns, he shoulder blocks Hawkins down to the mat. Barnhart grabs Hawkins and pulls him up and once more locks in a headlock, where he cranks on Hawkins neck before taking him back down to the mat. The ref moves in and checks for a pin on Hawkins, as Hawkins grabs at Barnhart's face and then rakes his eyes, which forces Barnhart to release.

Adams: Hawkins is struggling in this match... Barnhart is all over him.

Simone: Maybe all over him but he isn't down and out. As he gets his hands into Barnhart's face and rakes his eyes.

Both men climb to their feet, as Barnhart moves away to rubs his eyes. Hawkins approaches Barnhart and grabs him and headbutts him, he then punches him, where he drops to the mat and Hawkins follows up with a dropkick to the side of Barnhart. Hawkins takes a moment as he looks up at the cage with the temptation to climb it but instead returns his focus back to Barnhart and he climbs to the top rope, where he leaps off and hits moonsault onto Barnhart before going for a cover...

ONE!

TWO!

Kickout!

Simone: Hawkins is getting more and more into this match... as Hawkins hits a moonsault onto Barnhart and only gets a two count for his trouble.

Hawkins shakes his head, as he grab Barnhart and flips him onto his stomach and locks in the Painkiller (calf crusher) but Barnhart reaches out and grabs the bottom rope as the ref moves in and forces Hawkins to release, which he does and Barnhart rolls away holding his leg. Hawkins climbs to his feet as he looks to where Barnhart is and he backs up before rushing in and hitting a baseball slide forcing Barnhart up against the cage wall.

Adams: Hawkins tries to follow up with a submission move but Barnhart is too close to the ropes, which forces Hawkins to release.

Simone: The calf crusher is a painful move but getting squashed between Hawkins boots and a cage wall is going to hurt even more. The cage wall is unforgiving.

Hawkins climbs to his feet and moves to Barnhart, where he drags him backwards before pulling him up to his feet, where he drags him to the corner and hits several punches and kicks to the body and legs of Barnhart before backing up. Hawkins moves in and goes for stinger splash, but Barnhart moves at the last moment and Hawkins goes sternum first into the turnbuckle, Barnhart turns and grabs Hawkins around the neck and hits neckbreaker.

Simone: Hawkins looks to continue working on Barnhart as he uses his martial arts skills on Barnhart before going for a splash, but Barnhart has it scouted and dodges it and hits a neckbreaker on Hawkins.

Barnhart slowly climbs to his feet as he grimaces in pain a little, as he turns and pulls Hawkins up and lifts him up onto his shoulders and proceeds to charges towards the cage wall but Hawkins wriggles free at the last moment and drops down and he pushes Barnhart into the ropes and cage wall. Hawkins keeps a hold of Barnhart and drags his face along the cage wall as Barnhart screams out in pain.

Adams: That slight hesitation from Barnhart gives Hawkins a moment, as Barnhart looks to drives Hawkins like a dart into the cage wall, but Hawkins avoids it by wriggling free and pushes Barnhart into the cage wall.

Simone: Oh god! I hate this part.

Hawkins releases and backs up and hits a dropkick to the back of Barnhart driving him further into the cage wall as he and Barnhart drop to the mat. Hawkins sits up as he holds his neck as he stretches it and shakes off the pain from it, as Barnhart rolls over into camera view and we see him bleeding from a cut on his head.

Simone: Barnhart has been busted open by Hawkins.

Hawkins looks around at Barnhart then smirks, as he slowly makes his way to his feet and turns to where Barnhart is, where he grabs Barnhart and pulls him up once more and sets up and hits the Master Exploder Suplex (Exploder Suplex) into the ropes/cage wall.

Hawkins slowly makes his way to feet and instead of going for the pin, he turns and moves to the ropes, where he climbs them before grabbing the cage wall and scales that. Reaching the top, he swings his legs over and climbs down the other side before leaping off and landing on the mat.

Adams: Hawkins sends Barnhart into the ropes and cage wall one more time. Instead of going for the pin he just climbs out of the cage to win the match.

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winner of this match and still Sin City Wrestling Roulette Champion... Griffin Hawkins!

Hawkins music hits over the p.a as the referee leaves the cage and moves to grab the title before heading to Hawkins and handing it too him. Hawkins raises the belt high in celebration.

The Hunter by Mastodon plays in the area as Stewart Mason accompanied as always by his girlfriend Gail Mason makes their way to the ring, stepping into the ring and asking for a mic.

Stewart: What's up Honolulu.

A mixed cheer echoed throughout the arena.

Stewart: I've been hearing all the hype about High Stakes nine, and you know nothing has changed, the A show SCU is once again the preshow, I get it the folks in SCW are you caught up in their own egos, and their sense of being better than all of us at SCU, but which show constantly brings in the ratings, Its SCU, which brand has the best roster, again it's SCU, we deserve more than a couple of matches that SCW constantly puts on these supershows, but its okay because every wrestler signed to an SCW contracts know they couldn't cut it against the talent we have in SCU, fact it SCW your simply inferior to us.

The arena is now filling with boos.

Stewart: You all know I'm telling the truth, SCW fears SCU, bottom line.

Stewart stands and encourages mostly pro SCW crowd to boo.

Stewart: The reason I'm on the main show is that it needed someone with proven star power, someone who puts asses in seats, someone who brings more pay per view buys than all the SCW talent combined, you all know it's true.

Stewart smirks.

Stewart: I'm actually insulted, I'm about to become Combat Champion, and the best guy SCU could find was a scrub named John Blade and the fact that he ever held the combat title is a black eye on the title, but fans of SCU can rejoice because after tonight, you will have a champion you can all be proud off and champion to can rally behind a champion you will bring prestige to the title, that person is me.

Stewart walks towards the ropes then stops.

Stewart: SCW take note of my match tonight and see what a real legit wrestling looks like, you all may learn something.

Stewart and Gail exit the ring and leave the arena.

When the mega popular tandem known as Team Hero took an extended leave of absence from SCW, many wondered if we would ever see them return full-time. To date, they had appeared in special events such as the Blast From the Past, but that was it. Then the SCW Universe got what it wanted from ut of the blue; the former multi-time champions, Two of the most popular stars bar none, Keira and Roxi, officially announced they had signed new deals and were back in SCW! And the wrestling world, once it was over the surprise, begun to celebrate!

Scene opens where John Martinez Blade walks around the hallway to find his Wife Chanelle Martinez while Stoner Scott Oliver runs up to him

Scott Oliver: Sorry to bother you Martinez Blade. but one week ago on Underground you won your match against Dax Beckett. in now at High Stakes you will face Stewart Mason for the Vacated Combat Championship in a MMA fight on High Stakes any comment John.

John Blade: Reason that I won my match on Underground I thought that I was gonna lose until I figure out that I actually won my match over Dax Beckett. and when I get back inside of that ring this Sunday then I will walk out of High Stakes as there two time Combat Champion in my MMA match on High Stakes at SCU.

Scott Oliver: but John also you was arguing that your Wife Chanelle Martinez. was with another guy named Joshua on Underground what's that about

John Blade: Well funny that you asked Scott. when I told my Wife Chanelle. that who was that guy she was with and she told me the truth and I was like was he your ex-boyfriend or something and she was like of he was my ex boyfriend in the past but I was done with him for a long time ago in after I was through talking to her I asked her that lets you and I talk this out after my match on Underground.

Scott Oliver: and then what else happened after that John.

John Blade: So I asked my wife that when I win my match on Underground you and I are gonna finished this conversation some other time and she said okay then I will see you after your match at High Stakes PPV.

Scott Oliver: John. can you even defeat Stewart Mason tonight.

John Blade: only hows the match gonna turn out cause once I beat him in front of Millions of people then I will be Crowned as the new two time SCU Combat Champion of the world John Martinez Blade.

John Blade: Because the Champ is here!

Blade walks away from Stoner Scott Oliver when he continues talking

Scott Oliver: thanks for that support John. in good luck tonight against Stewart Mason for his Combat title and we hope that sooner or later John Blade. will win back his Combat Championship when he beats Stewart Mason. in his MMA fight, coming up next.

Camera fades when John goes searching for his Wife Chanelle before his match even begins next

Liam: This next match is an MMA match for the SCU Combat Championship!!!

John Blade's music begins to play as he walks out on stage.

Liam: From Boston, MA standing at 6'1 and weighing in at 251lb, he is... John Martinez-Blaaaaaaaaaaade!!!

John talks to the cameraman and bounces a little. He holds up his "Never Give Up" logo flag and tosses it to the fans. He salutes and runs straight down towards the ring. He bounces off the ropes side to side and he holds up his "Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect" shirt. He takes off his hat and tosses his shirt to the fans and hands his Chain to the ref to begin to fight.

Liam: And his opponent... From Winnipeg, Manitoba, standing at 6' and weighing in at 235lb, he is the SCU Combat Champion.... "The Bounty Hunter" Stewart Maaaaaaaaasonnnnnnnnnnn!!!

"The Hunter" by Mastadon begins playing over the speakers. Stewart Steps on the stage, wearing black pants and combat boots, with Black Handwraps, he takes in the reaction of the crowd, and is joined by Gail Weston, together they walk to the ring, Gail climbs the ring steps and steps through the ropes and walks to the center of the ring, Stewart climbs the ropes from outside and points to himself then climbs down from the ropes, and joins Gail in the center of the ring.

DING DING DING!

Simone: Here we go, John Blade looks at the crowd as they chant his name. Stewart charges at John but John sees him coming as he catches Stewart with a leaping clothesline. John now tires to grab Stewart but Stewart counters by hitting John in the chest with a quick one, two punch combo.

Adams: John backs away from Stewart as he attempts another body shot. Stewart takes a step back and gets into his fighting stance as he waits to see what John plans on doing.

Simone: John takes a step forward. Stewart pretends to go for a punch. John reacts with a kick that nails Stewart on his lower leg. John rushes in and grabs Stewart for a takedown. John manages to take down the champion but Stewart has John's head in a headlock.

Adams: John starts punching both sides of Stewart's ribs to get him to break the hold. Stewart locks in the headlock tight but John lands a perfect shot to the rubs that forces Stewart to let him go.

Simone: John gets to his feet as Stewart stays on his back as it looks like he wants to get into a ground game match.

Adams: John needs this match to stay in strikes if he wants to win this match. A ground match vs an expert MMA fighter in an MMA match is not the way to go for John.

Simone: John takes a few steps back as he is aware of Stewart's ground game. This forces Stewart to have to get to his feet.

Adams: The two now get into their fighting stance as two minutes has gone by in this 5 minute round. Stewart hits John with a quick low stiff kick. John tries a jab but Stewart moves out the way. John goes for another but Stewart jumps and connects with a Jumping Savate Kick!

Simone: John goes down as he looks to be stunned!

Adams: Stewart drops on top of John to land some punches to end this match but John gets his hands up to protect himself. Stewart just gets up? Stewart should have just forced the issue. This can go back to bite him as John Blade makes it back to his feet.

Simone: John rushes in with a clothesline but Stewart ducks underneath it and grabs John from behind for The Payday!!! (Half-Nelson Choke a.k.a the Tazmission) John tries to fight it but Stewart uses his power and leverage he has to drop him and John to the mat. Stewart wraps his legs around John to keep him grounded in the middle of the ring.

Adams: John has nowhere to go. He has to break the hold or tap out.

Simone: Breaking the hold won't be easy. The Half-Nelson choke is hard to get out of, more so when it's done by Stewart Mason.

Adams: John needs to do something like this.... John taps out!!!! John taps out!!!!!

DING DING DING!

Simone: Stewart Mason lets go of John as John rolls off of Stewart. This one is over!

Liam: Your winner of this match... And still the SCU Combat Champion... Stewart Mason!!!!

Stewart gets his hand raised as the crowd gives a mixed reaction. Stewart helps John to his feet which follows with the crowd now cheering for Stewart instead of the mix reaction.

Adams: Well, now SCU will look for Stewart's next opponent. Whoever it is better be ready for Stewart Mason...

Get Me by Twista starts to play.

"Here I am.... Oh Shorty, here I am!!!"

Adams: What's this, don't tell me its...

"Come and get me, come and get"

As the lyrics start to come in we see Eyesnsane walk through the curtains.

Simone: It is Jason, Its Eyesnsane. Is he back?

Adams: He must be back as he is pointing at Stewart then making a gesture saying he wants the title!

Simone: So Eyesnsane is now in SCU? Things just got interesting for the Combat division!

Stewart nods as John Blade looks on. Eyesnsane nods back and walks back behind the curtain. With the crowd in shock of what they just saw they all chant yes as Stewart stays in the ring to celebrate with Gail on his win.

The scene opened up in one of the backstage locker rooms, on a close up of someone taping up their hands. The camera pulled back to reveal Malachi, to which the crowd in the arena reacted by booing loudly. He finished with the tape on his wrists and put the roll down, glancing up to see Bella Madison come into the room fully dressed in her gear. She was biting on her thumbnail and had a nervous look across her face, as Mal rose to his feet and took her face in his hands, forcing her to look at him.

Malachi: Hey, listen to me. You're gonna go out there and you're gonna do amazing. Don't get into your head too much, and you'll be fine. Show them all just why you're more than "second gen not to be fucked with".

She smiled a bit at him, leaning in to give him a light kiss on his lips.

Bella Madison: I know I can always count on your words of encouragement. And you're right, as much as I don't want to slip again, I know I got this. Andrea is way to cocky for her own good and I'm going to do whatever the hell I can to exploit it to get me that win. I just...

She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.

Bella Madison: Yeah, the whole "keeping out of my head" thing which you think would be a lot easier for someone who has this come so second nature to. But win, lose or draw, I'm not going to let it get to me. Lord knows we have enough bullshit to worry about.

A slight frown appeared on her face again.

Bella Madison: But that's not even what I'm worried about. With everything we just went through in China, and all that's happened between you and Lach...

She reaches out and grabs Mal's hands.

Bella Madison: Are you sure you want to do this?

Malachi looked at her, and for a moment a look of something like regret passed in his eyes, but it was soon replaced with a hard look of determination.

Malachi: I have to, Bells. Lach and I have to settle this, one way or another.

Bella looked a little saddened, but nodded and leaned in to wrap her arms around his neck while he hugged her back as the cameras switched to the commentary team of Belinda Simone and Jason Adams.

Adams: Was it just me, or did Malachi seem a little...sad about facing his brother here tonight?

Simone: Well, he only has himself to blame for it. All the sneak attacks, putting Lachlan on the shelf with a concussion, costing him numerous title opportunities...it's about time he paid for it all! And I'm sure Lachlan is ready to collect here tonight!

This award celebrating what was meant as the union of two SCW talents, this year returns and it comes as something as a real kick in the teeth. The unlikely romantic pairing of the volatile Fenris and SCW's "Boy Scout" Ty West captured the attention of the voters -- right before the couple split up behind-the-scenes. To date, we don't know the exact details why, save for Ty left Fenris, but to win this award for what it is and what it means, right before the break up? Yeah. We're going with a kick in the teeth.

Justin: Our next match is a Standard Rules with one fall for the win. First to make their way to the ring, from Los Angeles, California, at five feet seven inches and one hundred forty pounds, please give a great Honolulu, Hawaii, welcome for TWISTED SISTER!!!

The rock band Twisted Sister anthem of "Burn In Hell" blares throughout the arena and the crowd intensifies their boos as Twisted Sister is escorted through the stage curtains by professional security with her arms bound around her in a secured straight jacket. She screams wildly, thrashing and kicking her legs, as the guards have to nearly carry her to the ring. At ringside they carefully unfasten her straight jacket and she quickly climbs into the ring and dashes around, screaming like a lunatic. She whips her head around and looks up to the entrance area to see where Alice Knight is.

Adams: You want to know something? I would rather endure having a Root Canal procedure done on me by a dentist with absolutely no anesthesia than to have to endure watching a crazy insane wrestler like Twisted Sister.

Simone: Awwww! You are so jealous that you will never be able to be as awesome, energetic, and spontaneous as Twisted Sister is.

Justin: The next participant to make their way to the ring, from Bethel, New York, at five feet eight inches and one hundred twenty-five pounds, please give a nice Honolulu, Hawaii, welcome for ALICE KNIGHT!!!

Electrified by Dressy Bessy begins to play as the fans turn their attention to the entrance area and start to cheer loudly for the soon arrival of Alice Knight. This, of course, causes Twisted Sister in the ring to get so agitated she nearly leaves the ring to run up the ramp to attack Alice but Referee Jacob Summers orders her to stop or he will immediately call off the match and give her a loss. Twisted Sister backs off and waits for the arrival of Alice. After the music plays for a bit Alice Knight makes her way out of the backstage area heads to the ring with a bubbly demeanor. The crowd rises up with more cheers as she makes her way to ringside. Alice climbs the ring steps, walks along the ring apron, then steps through the ropes into the ring. Knight skips and dances around to play the crowd. She mounts the ropes in a corner to play the crowd but she is met with a blindside hit from Twisted Sister which causes Referee Summers to issue a warning to Twisted Sister for attacking an opponent before the match is officially underway. He orders Twisted Sister to a corner and she obeys this time.

Adams: What Twisted Sister just did makes me detest her double.

Simone: Jealousy is an evil taskmaster.

Referee Jacob Summers walks over and checks Alice Knight to ensure she is clean of foreign objects. Satisfied she is clean he walks over to Twisted Sister who refuses to be inspected by Referee Summers. Jacob Summers tells Twisted Sister he either lets him check her for foreign objects or the match is over. She agrees to allow Referee Jacob Summers to check her and it turns out she is totally clean of foreign objects.

Adams: Seriously? No way Twisted Sister can be found clean of foreign objects by the Referee!

Simone: The saying goes you do not judge a book by the cover.

Referee Jacob Summers calls for bell.

DING DING DING!

Twisted Sister flies out of the corner toward Alice Knight. Alice decides to stand her ground and work to counter what Twisted Sister is going to attempt. Knight plants her feet and takes a stance but when Twisted Sister gets close she baseballs slides through the legs of Alice, quickly pops to her feet, wraps her arm around the neck of Knight in a reverse chin lock, and she cinches it up. Referee Summers steps in to ensure the arm of Twisted Sister is not in a position to be classified as a choke. Satisfied it is a legal hold Summers backs off and observes the action. Alice Knight is struggling to get out of the hold or maneuver herself to the ropes for a break but she is not able to move far or get out of the hold. Jacob Summers steps in and asks Alice if she wants to submit. She mutters NO so the match continues.

Simone: Alice should have submitted to get this match over and done with.

Adams: Too early in the match for a wrestler like Alice Knight to submit to an opponent.

Summers steps back and Twisted Sister yells to the Referee that there is someone running to the ring to interfere on behalf of Alice. As soon as Jacob Summers turns to see if someone is running toward the match Twisted Sister moves her arm down to the throat of Knight and tightens up on the hold which is now a choke. Alice Knight is unable to verbally tell Summers she is being choked but she can motion to her throat and that causes Referee Summers to step in and check the hold. This time he determines the hold is a choke and he demands a break from Twisted Sister but she refuses to let go of the hold. Summers starts the count on Twisted Sister for a break.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

At the count of four Twisted Sister releases the hold and saves herself from being disqualified.

Adams: Twisted Sister tends to get so twisted in matches that I was not sure if she even realized the Referee was making a count on her to either release the hold of be disqualified.

Simone: Twisted Sister has been in wrestling a long time and she knows she has a five count on a demand for a break and she knows that releasing the hold at a four count eliminates the possibility of a disqualification.

Alice Knight slides under the ropes and onto the arena floor. She starts to walk around the ring to gather herself while letting Twisted Sister cool off. Referee Jacob Summers is about to begin a count on Alice for being outside of the ring but he is stopped when Twisted Sister leaves the ring to go after Knight. While Referee Summers starts a count on both wrestlers who are outside the ring Twisted Sister takes off in a run to catch up to Alice Knight. The two are running around the ring with Alice managing to stay ahead of Twisted Sister.

ONE!

Alice picks up her pace and extends the distance between herself and Twisted Sister.

TWO!

Twisted Sister lets out a primal scream and growl at not yet being able to catch up to Knight.

THREE!

Alice Knight is quick to run up the ring steps and launches herself over the ropes into the ring stopping the count by Summers on her.

FOUR!

Twisted Sister reaches the ring steps and climbs up and onto the ring apron.

FIVE!

Twisted Sister is about to step through the ropes when Alice Knight approaches the ropes. Twisted Sister stays on the outside of the ring and complains to the Referee that Alice is preventing her from getting into the ring. Jacob Summers continues his count on Twisted Sister.

SIX!

Summers tells Alice to hold back until Twisted Sister can return inside the ring. Knight complies and stands back a distance. Twisted Sister steps through the ropes into the ring but when Alice Knight comes toward her Twisted Sister backs herself into a corner and tries to appeal for leniency from Alice. Knight is not buying the act from Twisted Sister so she launches herself into the corner and lands a hard knee to the midsection of Twisted Sister. Alice backs off then launches herself into Twisted Sister again. Knight backs off and then leaps into the corner and monkey flips Twisted Sister out of the corner. Alice is quick to get to her feet and the moment Twisted Sister gets to her feet she hits her with her Apache Dirty Deeds maneuver slamming Twisted Sister face first into the mat. Alice rolls Twisted Sister over and goes for the pin.

ONE!

TWO!

TH...!

Twisted Sister manages to get a shoulder up just before the hand of Referee Summers came down on the mat for the three count. He quickly holds up two fingers to indicate it was a two count. Alice pounds the mat in frustration as she was sure she had the pinfall.

Simone: I told you Twisted Sister knows where she is at during a match. Getting her shoulder up before the three count is proof of that.

Adams: What it proved to me is that Twisted Sister nearly lost the match.

Simone: Nearly losing a match and actually losing a match are very different things.

Both wrestlers are on their feet and Twisted Sister is upset at the near pinfall and she goes wild and has a crazy look in her eyes. She launches herself at Alice and starts laying punches which draws a warning from Referee Summers. Twisted Sister turns and hisses at Jacob Summers before continuing to punch on Knight. Jacob Summers steps in and again issues a warning to Twisted Sister. This time Twisted Sister gets in the face of Referee Summers and an argument ensues. Twisted Sister is trying to tell Jacob Summers how to do his job as a Referee and he is informing her to get back into the action of the match and stop trying to tell him how to do his job.

Adams: Arguing with the Referee is not a good option to take.

Simone: It is when you know you are right and the Referee is wrong.

While Twisted Sister is distracted arguing with the Referee we see Alice Knight climb to the top of a corner of the ring. She stands on the top of the corner waiting for Twisted Sister to turn around. After Referee Summers threatens to disqualify Twisted Sister if she refuses to get back into the action of the match she turns away from Jacob Summers. The instant she is facing the corner where Alice Knight is on the top rope Alice dives off the ropes landing a shoulder block to Twisted Sister slamming her hard into the mat. Knight stands off a bit and waits for Twisted Sister to get to her feet and when she does she hits her with a round kick to the head. Then, as she did earlier in the match, she hits Twisted Sister with her Apache Dirty Deeds maneuver. She quickly jumps on Twisted Sister and hooks both her legs for the pin.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

Simone: Noooo!!!

Adams: Yesssss!!!

Alice Knight rolls off Twisted Sister and stands off to the side.

Justin: Here is your winner of this match, by pinfall, ALICE KNIGHT!!!

Referee Jacob Summers raises the hand of Knight in victory then when he drops her hand she exits the ring and makes her way toward the backstage area giving thanks to the fans for her support. Twisted Sister is informed by Referee Summers she lost the match and she is upset with the loss but she must accept the decision. Twisted Sister exits the ring and heads toward the backstage area hissing and growling at the fans as she goes.

"Invincible by Hedley begins to play as a familiar redhead walks out onto the stage of the show where she stops and looks over the crowds who begin to chant her name as Justin brings the microphone to his lips.

Justin: Introducing from Houston Texas, she has been known as SCW's sweetheart, she is Sam Marlowe!

Sam moves out onto the ramp and smiles as she holds up the Bombshell Roulette title to the fans delight. She shoulders the belt and moves down to the ring. And once she gets there, she climbs into the ring and is handed the microphone. She stops in the middle of the ring and prepares to speak.

Adams: Sam Marlowe is in the middle of the ring and she looks ready for tonight and her title defense against Bobbie Dahl. Let's listen to what she has to say.

Sam Marlowe: Aloha everybody. I'm out here to talk to you and let you know that tonight I am facing a woman that seems to think that she will be winning the title tonight and you know what...she does have a chance.

The crowd is shocked as she holds up a hand to stop the talk.

Sam Marlowe: Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that it is a good chance but it is a chance and the reason I say that is because everyone has a chance when they step in the ring and I for one look forward to the match with Bobbie Dahl.

The reaction changes as Sam nods her head.

Sam Marlowe: I wanted to take the opportunity to come out here and wish her luck in our match. Now I don't know what match type we will be in the ring fighting but whatever it is, let me just tell you that I am ready for whatever you are going to bring and I will be letting you know that I will be bringing everything I got to this match. And win or lose, this is going to be match that everyone is going to be looking at this because in my opinion, it is going to be the match of the night.

The crowd surges to its feet as Sam once more raises the title off her shoulder and then hands off the microphone before leaving the ring and moving to the backstage area once more.

Simone: A confident Sam Marlowe getting ready to defend the title tonight.

Adams: And you gotta know that Bobbie is ready as well. I can't wait to see what happens between the two.

Simone: You and me both Jason, you and me both.

The scene opens backstage where we see Caleb Storms warming up for the upcoming Fatal Four Way Match against Jake Raab, Stephan Callaway and Mark Cross, once he finishes warming up Caleb is approached by Ms. Rocky Mountains ready for an interview.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Caleb, in just a few moments, you are competing in a Fatal Four Way Match against Jake Raab, Mark Cross and Stephan Callaway, have you had a chance to watch their promos since yours went up on Thursday?

Caleb: Not really, been too busy enjoying the local sites here in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The crowd pops for the mention of where High Stakes IX is taking place.

Caleb: Gets them every time! But I will reiterate what I've been saying in my promos leading up to this match, Stephan is the biggest washout of recent memory and I don't see that changing tonight, Mark has yet to prove himself on a big stage such as this one and he won't get a chance too and Jake? If he had just kept his mouth shut, he wouldn't be in this mess and he'll regret it after tonight as all three of my opponents get blown away by "The Metal Storm" Caleb Storms!

Caleb walks off as the scene fades.

Simone: Welcome back to High Stakes IX! Coming up next we have two of the rising stars of the Bombshell division competing against each other as Andrea Hernandez takes on Bella Madison.

Adams: Andrea and Bella both made their debuts at the beginning of the tour picking up wins over The Iron Maiden and Apple Coren respectively! Since then Andrea has remained undefeated picking up wins over Mercedes Vargas and Bobbie Dahl whilst Bella, who went on to defeat Amy Santino in her second match, suffered her first loss at the last Climax Control as she was defeated by Sam Marlowe.

Simone: Either one undefeated streak ends or one losing streak continues, let's take it to Justin!

Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

"Ultranumb" by Blue Stahli hits the venue's soundwaves. Andrea appears on the stage to some strong cheers from the crowd. She acknowledges the positive reaction that she's getting as she makes her way toward the ring, completely focused on the task at hand.

Justin: Introducing first, from Sedona, Arizona, please welcome Andrea Hernandez!

She gets up to the ring apron and uses the top rope to slingshot herself into it, continuing to soak in the cheers she gets as she leans against the corner, confidently waiting for what comes next.

Simone: Andrea looks ready to continue her undefeated streak.

Adams: Bella won't make it easy for her!

Justin: And her opponent!

The entrance lights up as does the video screen that shows, climbing up a set of stairs we see with each step taken a different footwear. Saddle shoes followed by heels followed by Chuck Taylors followed by a pair of wrestling shoes with kickpads, the roar comes over the sound system as we see Bella standing on top of the entrance. She stands wearing her wrestling gear along with a ring jacket with the hood up and starts making her way to the ring.

Justin: From New York, New York, please welcome Bella Madison!

Towards the end of the chorus she hops up on the ring side and climbs to the second rope, drops the hood of the jacket with a smirk and a wink as the song fades out.

Simone: As Jason said, Bella suffered her first loss at the last Climax Control and is looking to bounce back with a win tonight!

Adams: Andrea on the other hand wants to keep her winning streak alive.

Drew goes over the rules of the match with the two women before Andrea and Bella share a handshake prompting Drew to call for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Simone: Our fourth match of the night is underway!

Adams: This should be good!

Once the bell rings Andrea and Bella circle around each other before going for the Collar and Elbow tie up in the middle of the of the ring, it is a stalemate at first as both women weigh the same but Andrea is able to take the advantage in the early going with an arm drag take down and tries to follow that up with an arm bar, Bella isn't having any of that however as she fights her way back to her feet and backs Andrea up to the ring ropes where she forces the break, once Andrea lets go Bella whips her off the ropes but on the rebound Andrea surprises Bella with a handspring back elbow to the face.

Simone: Bella caught all of that back elbow!

Adams: And Andrea's going for the first cover of the match!

ONE!

TWO!

And Bella gets the shoulder up after the two! Andrea shakes her head knowing that it's too early in the match for a match deciding pinfall or submission and instead heads to the top rope looking to take to the skies early, however Bella sees this coming and, much to the annoyance of the fans, rolls out of the ring rather than let Andrea wait for her to get back to her feet! Andrea shakes her head again before hopping off the top rope.

Simone: Bella had Andrea well scouted there!

Adams: But not well enough! We've seen Andrea go flying in each of her matches so far and the same can be said for Bella for that matter!

Andrea waits for Bella to turn around and when she does Andrea goes over to the ropes and goes for a Springboard move to the outside but again Bella ducks out of the way, Andrea instead lands on the apron and it's at this point that Bella makes her move by hitting Andrea with a running dropkick to the leg causing the Mexican-American bombshell to land face first onto the ring apron and then drop to the floor! Bella quickly rolls back into the ring break Drew's ten count before it reaches four but a close up on Andrea shows that she is favoring the knee that Bella dropkicked.

Simone: Looks to me like Andrea hurt her knee on that landing.

Adams: And that's good news for Bella, Andrea? Not so much!

Bella rolls back out of the ring and retrieves Andrea before rolling her back into the ring, once she's in the ring Andrea sits up and clutches her knee in pain dropping swear words in both English and Spanish as she does, and Bella uses this opportunity to hit Andrea with a running Shining Wizard! Bella then goes for her first cover of the match!

ONE!

TWO!

And Andrea gets the shoulder up! Bella then goes for another cover this time making sure to hook Andrea's bad leg.

ONE!

TWO!

And Andrea gets the shoulder up again!

Simone: I can only imagine how much pain Andrea is in, but she is not going down without a fight!

Adams: And Bella is like a shark that smells blood in the water thanks to Andrea's bad knee!

Realizing that Andrea is not going to stay down from her Shining Wizard Bella instead turns Andrea over and locks in an STF making sure to hook Andrea's bad leg for the submission hold! Andrea screams in pain but she isn't ready to tap out not by a longshot as she starts crawling over to the ring ropes, Bella does her best to keep this from happening by cranking up the pressure on the hold but it's no use as Andrea grabs the bottom rope and forces the rope break, Bella then drags Andrea back to the center of the ring but whatever she had in mind doesn't come to fruition as Andrea knocks the wind out of her with a kick to the stomach with her good leg.

Simone: Drew had better check on Andrea to see if she can continue the match, her leg must be in a lot of pain.

Adams: No thanks to Bella but it is a good strategy to target the leg and neutralize the highflyer!

Drew must've heard Belinda's words because the next thing he does is see if Andrea can continue the match but despite the obvious limp as Andrea uses the ring ropes to bring herself back to her feet Andrea insists that she can continue, however Bella has seen the limp and she tries to take advantage with a charge only to be backdropped to the outside by Andrea, Andrea then surprises everyone by powering through the pain and hitting Bella with a Somersault Suicide Dive!

Simone: How did Andrea hit that suicide dive on that bad leg?!

Adams: Will power? Instinct? I don't know but I think it's safe to say that Bella was just as surprised as everyone else!

Despite still favoring her bad leg Andrea takes a moment to pose for the fans before picking up Bella and rolling her back into the ring, Andrea doesn't go for the cover right away however as she instead heads to the top rope and waits for Bella to get back to her feet and hits a top rope Hurricanrana when she does! Andrea holds on for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Simone: Thre.......NO! Bella kicks out!

Adams: But how much damage did that Hurricanrana do to Andrea's bad leg!?

Andrea drops onto her hands and knees out of the pin attempt and looks up at Drew with a look that screams "you've got to be kidding me" but Drew is adamant that Bella kicked out in time and orders Andrea to continue the match! However, this distraction gives Bella the chance to roll up Andrea.

ONE!

TWO!

And Andrea kicks out! Both Bombshells get to their feet but for obvious reasons Andrea is the slower of the two women to get to her feet and this leaves her open to a running Yakuza kick from Bella! Rather than go for the cover however Bella drags Andrea to the corner and heads to the top rope!

Simone: Are we about to see the Second Gen!

Adams: If she had hit this on Sam Marlowe three weeks ago, Bella would still be undefeated, can she bounce back with a win over Andrea with the same move?

Bella heads to the top rope and indeed goes for her version of the Phoenix Splash! Unfortunately for her history repeats itself as Andrea rolls out of the way causing Bella to crash and burn! Andrea instinctively rolled out onto the apron to avoid Bella's move but when she sees the position Bella landed in Andrea heads to the top rope and hits a one legged version of her own Phoenix Splash!

Simone: A one legged Rise of the Phoenix! Andrea has it!

Adams: Stick a fork in Bella, she's done!

Andrea hooks the leg.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner, Andrea Hernandez!

Simone: Andrea remains undefeated and with her recent win over Bobbie Dahl she might be eyeing the Roulette Championship next!

Adams: Andrea's undefeated streak continues whilst Bella goes two for two in the win-loss column, but you have to give it to both girls, they laid it all on the line in their Supercard debut!

The crowd gives Andrea and Bella a round of applause whilst the two women share one last handshake before Andrea heads to the back with assistance from Drew as she celebrates her win.

We are taken to one of the backstage locker rooms. Face down on a treatment table is...we're not sure...but the large dragon tattoo engulfing the left arm and shoulder suggests it's probably Mark "The Dragon" Cross, getting himself a sports massage before his second match of the night.

The Dragon: Left a bit...a bit more...that's too far...better...

As Mark directs the physio, a similar military operation is taking place to move camera, sound and Mz. Rocky Mountains into position for her next interview.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Ah, Cross - Don't get up, but I've been looking everywhere for you. Have you got a few moments for us?

The Dragon: No way - Mz Rocky Mountains, is that you?!?

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Why yes it is.

The Dragon: And you're not gonna run away from me?

Ms. Rocky Mountains: No I'm not.

The Dragon: Well then yes, I have a few moments for you.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Excellent. You've always come across as a "wrestling first" kind of guy around the locker room, but you called out your opponents for not engaging in a war of words before this contest. Why was that?

The Dragon: Well with respect, this is the United States of America we're wrestling in, not Japan. The fans turn up to watch a good wrestling show, sure, but more seats get filled and more t-shirts get sold if we throw around more shade than the average Taylor Swift album first. I know the Stakes are High tonight, but they didn't have to keep their cards so close to their chest.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Who do you think is going to give you the biggest headache out there?

The Dragon: Honestly? I think Stephen Callaway. He's lost to Caleb, and I made sure he definitely wasn't getting back up in his last matchup. Jake Raab knows how to handle himself in pressure situations, Caleb's been a champion here, but Stephen probably has the most to prove out of all of us tonight - That's some powerful motivation.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: And how are you feeling having already been out there?

The Dragon: Brilliant. That was a little warm-up for me, I've already had a taste of the atmosphere out there, and I can't wait to go and drink it in some more.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Well I'm sure you'll have all of the Underground fans cheering for you out there! Thanks Dragon.

The scene fades away.

The year was filled with animosity ranging from rivalries over championships to one superstar or bombshell having wronged another, but nowhere else was there more hatred and disdain than the feud between the family of Crystal Hilton and the current World Champion, Alicia Lukas! Crystal, her daughter Brittany Williams, and even Seleana Zdunich all conspired to make Alicia Lukas life miserable by ending her seemingly unbeatable reign at the top, but one by one, Alicia managed to prevail. Only Seleana managed to gain a victory over Alicia for the championship before Lukas regained the gold, and it was June 09 in Tucson where Alicia defeated Crystal herself, and Crystal earned the respect of the champion in the process.

Justin: The following match is a fatal fourway! Introducing first....

The opening scream for the song "Test Your Metal" by Unleash The Archers is heard over the PA and the lights start flashing accross the arena before Caleb comes out headbanging along to the song before he poses for the crowd at the top of the ramp.

Justin: Introducing, from Syracuse, New York and weighing in at 220ibs, he is "The Metal Storm" Caleb Storms!

Caleb makes his way down the ramp slapping hands with the fans as he makes his way down the ramp before sliding into the ring and throwing up the metal horns as he waits for his opponents.

Feuer Frei by Rammstein plays over the sound system as Jake comes out through the curtain and he wears black MMA gloves with MMA German flag coloured shorts with his name on it with white arrows printed on his shorts.

Justin: From Dusseldorf, Germany, he is The Fiery Target, Jake Raab!

He high fives the fans as he gets into the ring and he does a hold up on the turnbuckle as he gets down from the turnbuckle and does a bow and arrow pose towards the camera before waiting for the match to start.

Justin: Next, from Canterbury, England, standing at 6'1" and weighing in at 225lb, he is... Mark "The Dragon" Crrrrrrrrrosssssss!!!

The arena lights dim as the bassline to "Never Again" begins to rumble around the arena. As the guitar riff hits, so does the lights, revealing Mark "The Dragon" Cross standing, one fist aloft, at the top of the aisle. Receiving recognition from the crowd, he strides purposefully to ringside, taking a moment to survey the scene as he reaches the apron.

"Remedy" by Cold plays and Stephen Callaway struts to the ring singing along with his music. He never touches hands with the fans. He taps the ringpost with his index finger before walking up the steps and through the ropes. Once in the ring he walks to the corner diagonal from where he came in and climbs to the middle turnbuckle and raises his right arm in the shape of a semi circle

Justin: Now in the ring, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, standing 6'2 weighing in at 234 pounds, STEPHAN CALLAWAY

DING DING DING!

The four men look around at each other Callaway smirks and as the other three look at his arrogant face they turn towards him and the smirk fades, as they step to him Callaway slides from the ring as the crowd boos. The other three stare at him but then Jake Raab moves behind Caleb Storms and goes for a fast roll up.

ONE!

Caleb kicks out and gets to his feet looking more than miffed at Jakie who just shrugs, Caleb then steps forward and punches Raab in the face and the two brawl, Mark seems entertained and smirks watching them throw punches, this distraction allows Callaway to slide in from behind and slam his forearm into the back of Mark Cross' head sending him down as he starts to stomp over and over again, Mark covers up as Callaway leaps up and brings his foot down on his chest grabbing the top rope for leverage. Meanwhile Jake Raab ducks a right from Caleb and takes him down to the mat with a double leg, Jake easily passes guard and starts to reign down blows on Caleb who covers up.

Adams: Well this match started off with a bang!

Simone: They all turned and looked at Callaway who is a cocky, arrogant upstart and who has run his mouth for weeks now. But Jake Raab tried to be smart and get a quick win!

Callaway looks over at Raab, he moves fast grabbing Raab by the head and dropping back into a DDT off of Caleb who is still laying under Raab, Callaway smirks and turns his attantion back to Mark Cross who is slowly getting to his feet, he runs over and grabs Mark's wrist going for a short arm clothesline, Mark though ducks it, hooks his arms around Callaways midsection and pops his hips throwing Callaway back with a german suplex, Callaway lands on the back of his head, Mark then runs across the ring and clotheslines Caleb Storms over the top rope to the floor, Jake Raab stirs and is able to catch Mark as he turns around with a european uppercut sending Mark's head rocketing up and back as he falls into the ropes, Raab then takes Mark over the top rope to the floor leaving just himself and Stephan Callaway in the ring as Mark falls ontop of Caleb Storms.

Adams: Fast and furious action here, in these matches it is so hard to stay on to-p, someone could be lurking behind you, you have to have eyes in the back of your head.

Simone: Usually the most devious win, that's why I believe it may be Callaway's time to shine, he seems the sneakiest, but then again Caleb storms has been in SCW a long time, Jake Raab has shown a mean streak lately..

Adams: And what about Mark Cross?

Simone: I don't know, what about Mark Cross?

Jake grabs Callaway by the waist and hits a german suplex, he then rolls his hips and does it again this time letting go so Stephan lands on the back of his head, Jake is up now, the short but stocky grappler measuring the taller man up, as Stephan striggles to his feet he turns around, a loud bang is heard outside the ring as Caleb Storms tackles Mark Storm into the ring steps the referee turns around to see what happened, this allows Stephan Callaway to wind up and kiick Jake right in his RAABS!. Jake winces and drops to the mat holding them as Callaway laughs and then kicks him out of the ring to the floor as Caleb slides in and runs at Stephan, Callaway ducks a clothsline attempt and then goes for his superkick, but Caleb moves out of the way grabbing Callawayb rolling him up.

ONE!

TWO!

Callaway kicks out!, they get to their feet where Caleb hits a pair of dropkicks, then he pops to his feet hits the ropes and spear Calaaway out of his boots, the metal storm is on fire as he pops up and throws a fist in the air, Mrk Cross slides in the ring and as Caleb turns around Mark hammers him with a running shoulder tackle leaving his feet slamming into Caleb, they both get to their feet and Mark ducks down picking Caleb up on his shoulders for a GTS slamming his knee into Storms face, storm falls from the ring and Mark cross smirks but he doesn't see Callaway behind him, Mark turns around and gets blasted with the calsi kick!, Mark goes down and Callaway covers.

ONE!

TWO!

Raab jumps on them breaking up the count.

Adams: That could have been it!, Callaway hit his superkick but Jake Raab saved the day

Simone: And don't get confused, Jake raab wasn't saving Mark Cross he was saving the match for himself, there's no friends in a fatal fourway

The crowd start to clap and stamp their feet as Jake Raab, still ginger from the low blow gets to his feet facing off with Callaway who is now angry Jake stopped him from winning the match, the two men get up and start to jaw jack as Callaway yells at Raab, but then out of nowhere Caleb Storms dives off the top rope onto both of them, he pops up again and is a house of fire hitting the ropes and leaping in the air with a running head scissors taking Jake Raab around and over, he then springboards off the middle rope going for a moonsault but Callaway meets him in mid air upside down with another Calsi kick!, Caleb hits the mat face first out of it but before Callaway can make the pin Mark Cross flies across the ring with a spear taking Callaway down, a beautiful tackle to make his NFL past shine

Adams: Mark Cross just tried to break Stephan Callaway in half!

Simone: It was alright I suppose...for an SCU wannabe

Adams: Really? That's your issue?..come on Belinda, this is all one company...one love right?

Mark stays in charge and calls for Callaway to get up, as he does Mark kicks Stephan in the stomach srtting him up for his version of the tiger driver 91, but Jake Raab leaps on Mark Cross from behind with a rear naked choke, he has it and wrenches in and pulls Mark Cross down, Mark struggles and tries to get out of it, there being no rope breaks in a fourway, Mark looks to be drifting out but then Caleb Storms comes flying in with the shooting star press he calls the metal storm landing on both men breaking the hold. The crowd can't belive it and are stunned to silence before a very loud "holy shit" chant breaks out with all four men down, Mark recovering from the choke and having caleb land on him, Jake recovering from being sandwiched, Caleb holding his stomach and Callaway pulling himself up after the spear.

Simone: THAT WAS INCREDIBLE

Adams: That took alot out of Caleb though, and now Stephan Callaway is the freshest man....

Callaway looks over at Caleb who is holding his stomach and getting up in obvious pain, as he does Callaway runs forward and hits the powercut curb stomp!, Caleb is out but before he can pin him Jake Raab comes from the side grabbing Callaway into the Raab buster! Callaway is out!, but before Raab can make the pin Mark Cross hits Raab in the stomach and pulls him into the Ketteiteki Desaki Tiger driver!, Mark hits it and he pins.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winner of the match.... Mark Cross!

Adams: Mark Cross has been victorious in he second match tonight.

Simone: With all the buzz going around about huge main events at the next Supercard, could Mark Cross be in the bosses thoughts?

Adams: He certainly will after that win.

In another locker room across the building, Lachlan Kane was also preparing for his match, dressed in full gear and doing some stretches. A pair of hands draped around his neck loosely from behind, and he smiled and turned his head as Sierra Williams rested her chin on his shoulder. She was also dressed in her full gear, ready for her match later on, as she smiled and gave Lachlan a kiss on his cheek.

Sierra Williams: You ready for this?

Lachlan turned around until he was facing Sierra, and he wrapped his arms around her waist.

Lachlan Kane: Not in the slightest. Mal and I have never really fought like this before. The few matches we had against each other, before I left for Japan...

He trailed off, a look of sadness falling across his face.

Lachlan Kane: They were nothing like this. This isn't something I want to do...but I know if I don't, this hate that Mal has will just keep festering and growing. Whatever happens, it all ends in that cage tonight.

Sierra nodded, wrapping Lachlan up in a tight hug.

Sierra Williams: You do what you need to do.

The camera switches back again to the commentary table at ringside.

Adams: I'm actually kind of shocked. Lachlan was all fired up when he made this stipulation weeks ago, but now neither brother seems like they really want to go through with this fight tonight.

Simone: I think Lachlan is just doing what he feels is necessary to right the wrongs that his brother has committed against him. He was almost forced into this situation by Malachi's reckless behaviour, and now he has to put his brother in check.

Adams: One thing is for sure - the emotions are going to be running at an all-time high during that match!

When Sierra Williams paired with Lachlan Kane as Team Eggplant, many felt it was a formality that the two would reign as the World Mixed Tag Team Champions, and they were proven right! The two went on the set a record as the longest reigning champions, and ever since, many eyes have fallen on Sierra to accomplish bigger and better things! And not just in the mixed tag division, but in the singles ranks as well! Sierra has secured a number of impressive wins on her own, and the SCW Universe believes she is indeed the next big thing.

Missy: The following contest is a 30 Minute Iron Woman Match, and is for the SCU Underground Championship!!!

Turn my Swag on by Keri Hilison hits over the pa system as the lights begin to flash all over the arena, as the fans give a loud ovation of booing. As, a makeshift runway appears, and soon a red carpet is rolled on top of it. As, out from the back steps Veronica Taylor with outstretched arms as the fans boo her, before grabbing her mirror and blowing herself a kiss. After, a few moments she begins to do a model like strut on the red carpet runway as a few photographers appear to take her photos, as she poses arrogantly. She, then takes a look around her grabbing her perfume from Veronica's Secret and sprays it around to get rid of the "stench" in the arena.

Missy: From Beverly Hills, CA standing at 5'8" and weighing in at 122lb, she is... "The First Class Mean Girl"... Veronica Tayyyyyyyyyylorrrrrrr!!!

Veronica then stands at the end of the entrance ramp, doing some more poses. Before, raising her arms in the air as the fans fill the air with more boos. Before, she mouths to the camera "So damn first-class baby", before blowing a kiss to the camera. As, she then moves to the ring apron, yelling at the referee to lower the ropes for her, which he does as Veronica enters under the bottom rope. As, she then stands in the center of the ring raising her arms in the air, before lowering them slowly. Then, she grabs out her perfume and sprays it all around killing the stench in the ring. As, Veronica then takes off her diamond necklace and hangs it on the corner, as she grabs her compact mirror and makes sure her makeup is done flawlessly. As she fluffs her hair, and blows herself a kiss.

Missy: On her way next, from Hollywood Hills, CA, standing at 5'10" and weighing in at 144lb, she is... Halo Williaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaams!!!

Life of Agony's "Lost At 22" starts up and B-Brat walks out, smirking and twirling what looks like a long necklace as the crowd boos the second-generation star. Halo follows behind her looking stoic and simply ready to go seemingly paying the boo birds no attention at all. B-Brat takes her sweet time getting to the ring making sure she milks all the attention she possibly can as she drinks everything in. She makes her way up the steps and slips through the ropes effortlessly, Halo following right behind her. They take the center of the ring and B-Brat walks up to the ropes, flashing hand signals to the crowd as Halo stands behind her, simply raising her right fist to the sky. B-Brat steps back and smacks Halo on the belly, pointing to her as Halo simply stands tall, ready for war.

DING DING DING!

Chad: And the clock begins counting down. Halo stalks closer to Veronica, and Veronica slides outside of the ring? She glares up at Halo and begins talking trash. Halo slides outside of the ring and Veronica moves back inside.

Gena: As Halo comes back inside, Veronica begins stomping her back with everything she's got. Angelica cheers her from outside, and Brittany tries to get behind Halo to encourage her to get back up.

Chad: Veronica kneels down and begins clubbing Halo across the back. She then climbs on Halo's back and begins choking her. The referee begins counting at Veronica.

1!
2!
3!
4!
LET HER GO!

Gena: Veronica stands up and backs off, giving Halo a bit of space. Halo grabs at Veronica's leg, but Veronica immediately grabs onto Halo's hair and stomps her back down to the mat. She wrings her fingers clean.

Chad: Angelica pulls a bottle of conditioner out of her purse, but the referee quickly scolds her and she puts it back. Veronica picks Halo up from the mat and flings her into the ropes.

Gena: As Veronica goes to wrap her arms around Halo's neck, Halo grabs Veronica's hair and flings her down to the mat! The crowd actually gives a cheer for that. Halo mocks Veronica by wringing her fingers and motioning for the conditioner.

Chad: Angelica puts a hand up as if to tell Halo to go back to the match. She lifts Veronica off of the mat and then nails a Scoop Slam that rocks Veronica. With about twenty-six minutes left, Halo is on fire now.

Gena: She stomps away at Veronica, as Veronica tries to find her way to the ropes. She reaches them and Halo grabs onto Veronica's ankles. Veronica shakes her head quickly, like "NO BITCH!" but Halo whips her up and slams her back down!

Chad: She flips Veronica over onto her back and grabs hold of her legs. Halo looks for a Catapult, but Veronica kicks Halo in the stomach. She reaches out and Angelica helps to pull her to the outside of the ring.

Chad: Halo recovers quickly and moves toward the ropes. Veronica punches Halo, stunning her for a second. Veronica steps back and holds her arms out as Angelica reaches into her bag and pulls out a bottle of Veronica's Secret, spraying Ms. Taylor with the scent.

Gena: Ugh, I can taste it, and it tastes like desperation and strawberries.

Chad: A flavor you know all too well. At least the first half.

Gena: The referee calls out to Veronica and her time wasting. Veronica prances around outside before pointing to one fan who apparently needs a spritz.

Chad: As Veronica is distracted, Halo comes to the outside of the ring and spins Veronica around and boots her in the gut. She drops her with a DDT to the ground. She climbs back inside as the referee has had enough and starts the count.

1!
2!
3!

Gena: This is the one time that a champion can lose by count out or disqualification, but it certainly doesn't hurt to start racking up the points with just 22 minutes remaining on the clock.

4!
5!

Chad: Veronica gets up to her feet, with a little assistance from Angelica. Brittany isn't taking too kindly to it as she walks over to give Angelica a piece of her mind. Halo waits for Veronica, bending down to size up the challenger.

6!
7!

Gena: And Veronica slides back inside. She sees Halo charging at her, and she tries to roll right back outside, but Halo grabs onto her arms and drags her back to the center of the ring! Veronica kneels on her hands and knees as she tries to get up.

Chad: Halo charges at Veronica with the Black 13 (Claymore Kick)! Just as we expect to hear the echo, Veronica moves out of the way and sweeps Halo off of her feet. She climbs on top, choking at Halo until the referee gets close. She then throws fists.

Gena: Halo throws them right back, flipping Veronica onto her back, climbing on top, and wailing on the First Class Veronica Taylor!

Crowd: YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!

Chad: Veronica finds her way out from under Halo, using her speed advantage. Veronica backs into a corner, and as Halo struggles to her feet, she charges at Veronica. Veronica moves out of the way, and Halo stops herself from colliding.

Gena: Halo turns and begins chasing Veronica around the ring. Veronica shouts out as she tries to keep the speed advantage. She weaves around the referee like this isn't her first rodeo. Halo's anger fuels her as she gains on Veronica.

Chad: Halo finds the right opportunity as Veronica moves around the referee, and the referee and Halo trap her in the corner, and she's got nowhere else to go! Halo moves in slowly, savoring the moment.

Gena: And Veronica drops down and rolls to the outside of the ring. Brittany begins shouting as she leaves Angelica and heads toward Veronica. The referee watches closely as Brittany is about to grabs Veronica's tights to throw her back inside!

Chad: But Angelica spins Brittany around and slaps her across the face with a sickening thud!

Crowd: OHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

Gena: About 17 minutes left, and the score is still even. However, the referee slides outside and grabs hold of Brittany, stopping her and Angelica from going at it. As both ladies protest and try anyway, the referee shouts at both of them.

Dylan: YOU'RE OUTTA HERE!!!

Crowd: YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Chad: Dylan don't play! The managers are being escorted out of here by Ivan Darrell and Andrew Garcia before they know what hit 'em! With the distraction, Halo is outside and she goes to charge Veronica, but Veronica trips her up into the barricade!

Gena: Ewwww, her head ricochets off with a sickening twang of skull and steel... Veronica rolls back inside of the ring and shouts at the referee. He spots Halo down on the ground, and he rolls inside of the ring. Upon inspecting Veronica visually for signs of weapons, he counts.

1!
2!
3!

Chad: Just about 14 minutes left, and we're in the second half, still tied with goose eggs. Veronica postures as Halo is laid out on the ground.

4!
5!

Gena: As you said before, champions can lose their title due to count outs and disqualifications in this match type, and Veronica is taking advantage of that with a "Work smart, not hard" mentality.

Chad: Halo is on her feet and she slides back inside of the ring just as we reach a 7 count. Something about the Lucky 7's tonight. I might need to head to the casino after the show.

Gena: Veronica meets her with a series of stomps, but this time, Halo is prepared, and she grabs the leg during the third stomp attempt She whips Veronica over with a Dragon Whip. Like lightning, she grabs Veronica's arm.

Chad: She flips over into the Halo On Fire (Bridging Fujiwara Armbar), rapidly wrenching the arm as Veronica screams out in utter pain! 18 minutes in! Veronica screams as she tries to find a way out of it, but Halo's size advantage stops her from going anywhere!

Gena: Veronica tries a little harder, but she does the smart thing and taps out! Veronica taps out!

Ding! Ding!

Missy: Halo Williams has scored a fall via submission! The score is 0-1!

Chad: The crowd is on fire for Halo, and Halo is feeling her Wheaties, and she's not letting go of the hold! The referee scolds her, but Halo continues to hold on.

Gena: Halo wants to inflict as much damage to the challenger as she can to keep the advantage in this match. The referee gives her plenty of leeway, but Halo shakes her head as she continues to wrench the arm!

Chad: One final call from the referee, and Halo is going as hard as ever on Veronica. Veronica screams out in pain. Halo is laughing at Veronica, caught up in her feelings right now. Dylan begins counting.

1!
2!
3!
4!
LET HER GO!

Halo: FUCK NO!

Crowd: *POP!*

Ding! Ding!

Missy: The referee has reversed the decision, calling for a disqualification! The score is now 2-0!

Chad: WHAT!? Halo just gave Veronica two points due to the disqualification ruling, losing her one point in the process... And Dylan Roberts pulls her off of Veronica, ordering her to the corner while the clock is still counting down.

Gena: Just under 9 minutes left in this match, which is plenty of time for Halo to make up the differential. Dylan walks over to Veronica, checking on her. Veronica favors her arm, but nods her head, insisting she can continue. He calls her to her corner to confer.

Chad: Veronica loosens her arm, whining a bit as she reels it up. She takes a few breaths and tells Dylan to watch Halo more carefully, but in a flirty kind of way.

Gena: That just killed about thirty seconds, and the referee lets the action resume! Halo charges at Veronica, and Veronica goes to drop outside of the ring, but Halo latches onto her top and drops her with a Bulldog!

Chad: She reels back and waits for Veronica to get up. She hits the Black 13 (Claymore Kick)!!! She drops down for the cover!

One!
Two!
Three!

Ding! Ding!

Missy: Halo Williams has scored a point, bringing the score to 2-1 in the challengers favor!

Gena: I just knew that Halo could still turn this around! Right about 5 minutes left, and it truly is still anyone's game!

Chad: Halo drops down for a second cover on Veronica, trying to capitalize on that Black 13, but she doesn't even get a one count. Veronica is squirrely enough to make it to the outside of the ring now. She dives under the ring as the referee begins his count.

1!
2!
3!
4!
5!

Gena: Halo shakes her head as she looks around. However, she doesn't see Veronica sneaking in just behind her to break up the count. She hits a perfect Dropkick to the small of Halo's back, and then grabs her hair for a Hair Biel.

Chad: Halo skids across the mat and Veronica follows after. She grabs hold of Halo's head and climbs through the ropes. A few kicks to the head, and then Veronica drops down with a Guillotine Choke across the middle rope. The referee does his count.

1!
2!
3!
4!

Gena: Veronica might play stupid on TV, but that was pretty smart. She's not going to risk a disqualification right now with just under 2 minutes left. She rolls back inside of the ring and goes to her corner, just waiting.

Chad: Just standing there, like a Mean Girls Statue from 2014. Like the one I bought on that seedy website for, ya know...

Gena: Dressing up and going shopping with so people thought you were cool? Yeah, I remember that phase. At least you got rid of the hot pink Malibu convertible...

Chad: Pink is a manly color! Oh, subject change! Halo is getting up from the mat. She's looking for Veronica now, and she's like a pissed off hornet! Veronica sees this and gulps. Halo is vertical now, and she's storming at Veronica.

Gena: Veronica screams and dives out of the ring. Halo is right after her, and she is gaining fast. Veronica rolls inside of the ring, and then darts across the ring, sliding out the other side faster than Halo can even get through the ropes!

Chad: 23 seconds! Come on, Halo!

Gena: Halo slides back outside of the ring, just as Veronica is rounding the corner. Veronica looks around and goes to run again, but she trips! Halo grabs onto her face and smashes it into the ring steps!

DING! DING! DING!

Missy: At the 30 minute time limit, the result of the match, with a score of 2-1... Your NEW SCU Underground Champion... Veronica Tayyyyyyyyylorrrrrrrr!!!

Halo's eyes widen and Veronica gets out of Halo's grip. She quickly scurries over to Dylan before he can meet her inside of the ring. She rips the belt from Dylan, who goes to raise her arm, but she rips it away just as violently. Veronica sees Halo fuming from across the ring, and they lock eyes for what seems like forever. Veronica rushes to the ramp and quickly runs up in. As Dylan blocks Halo's path to get to Veronica, Veronica finally begins jumping up and down on the stage as "Turn My Swag On" begins playing. She points down at Halo, taunting her heavily as Angelica joins her. The two take turns pointing at Halo, rubbing the victory in before they simply seem to grow bored of it.

The crowd cheers loudly as the two turn around. The new champion gets greeted by a superkick by Kelli Torres. Angelica is in shock, she tries to move away but Kelli grabs her and throws over off the rampway onto the side behind the pre-show panel as she lands on a table.

The crowd goes wild as Kelli then turns back to Veronica and tackles her to the ground as she tried to get up. Halo rolls out the ring as SCU security rush to ringside. Kittie goes to grab Kelli but Kelli drops Kittie with a Judo hip toss.

Halo grabs Veronica from behind and drops her on the rampway with an inverted DDT. Dying Breed tries to stop it but Halo and Kelli look at each other than nail superkicks to the former tag champs. Dying Breed sells for the ladies like a million bucks as the two are knocked out. Veronica holds her head as she yells in pain. Dr. Weaver runs out to check on her but Kelli does the unthinkable and nails the doctor with a right hook to the jaw.

Halo and Kelli grab Veronica as now SCW security rush in. Kelli and Halo lift Veronica over there heads and throw her at SCW's security team. Kittie tackles Halo from Behind only for Kelli to grab Kittie off of her and dead weight lifts her for a German Suplex.

The crowd boos the two ladies as they keep both securities at bay. At ringside we see four Honanlu Police officers rush over to help out. They grab Kelli and quickly place her in handcuff. Halo gets up and strikes one of the police officers. One lets go of Kelli and takes out his taser and shots Halo in the chest with his stun darts.

Halo drops to the ramp like the one with the taser and the one she struck get on to of her and place handcuffs on her as well. Kelli and Halo get booed out of the arena for there actions as the Honolulu police escorts both women from ringside and to the back.

One in the back we see a pissed off Mark Ward and Christan Underwood as well as a pissed off Donna Beauchamp.

HS: This is a professional setting.

Christian: For the most part.

Donna: Your actions today is inexcusable. You two made the police get involved so it's no longer in my hands. I hope it was worth it.

Halo and Kelli at the same time both say.

"This is just the beginning"

Both then look at each other and say.

"Jinx"

The two can't help but share a smile

HS: Officers, get them both out of here before the SCW Bombshell locker room gets the green light to handle those two.

"Will be back"

The two look at each other.

"Stop that... Really..."

The two start laughing as the cops take them away and get them off the property.

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Backstage a person can be seen lounging on an equipment box, a bottle in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Earning glares from backstage staff, Connor Murphy raises the bottle and moves the cigarette into his mouth and is about to light it. A tech warns him off so he sets the cigarette behind his ear and sips at the bottle.

Suddenly from down the hall, footsteps can be heard and suddenly James Huntington Hawkes the third appears and approaches to find Connor smirking as he takes in the image of J2H who rolls his eyes and looks at the irish Canadian.

J2H: What are you looking at?

Connor: Well is isn't a pretty woman so guess it must be the famous new Hall of Famer, J2H. How goes it Jimmie?

J2H's lip curls into a sneer. Connor holds up his hands, two fingers holding the bottle up.

Connor: Hang on Jimmie, before you get your big boy panties in a knot, I am not going to keep teasing ya. Speaking of teasing...how's Tink?

J2H: Still a bunch of bolts and nuts in the bottom of a box somewhere. So if you aren't here to be a complete ass...

Connor: Jimmie...relax. I just wanted to say that congrats to you on your abduction into the Hall of Fame.

J2H: The word is induction moron.

Connor: Whatever Jimmie...so congratulations. Couldn't have happened to a better person.

Surprised, J2H watches as Connor raises the bottle to toast him then chugs down the drink. He tosses the bottle into a trash bin nearby then walks away. As he does, a whir of electronics is heard as a bunch of robotic ducks approaches J2H surrounding him.

Robotic Ducks: Tink loves Daddy...Tink loves J2H.

J2H: Connor Murphy you ass!! I hate you!!

J2H begins to kick out at the robot ducks who keep saying Tink loves Daddy.

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While the ranks of this award have been thin as of late, one persistent name that has remained on the tips of everyone's tongue is last year's winner, repeating in 2019; Aron Baltasarsson. While Gabriel and Odette Stevens have remarked about his dedication in training for the unlikely event he may have to set foot inside of the ring himself one day, Aron's true dedication is for his blood, his big brother who he continues to lead to the ring. Unlike some managers, Aron's eyes are not for self-glory. They are for Fenris and his career. And hopefully he will manage to accomplish a greater task in luring his brother back to the six-sided ring.

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Justin: The following match is a fatal fourway ladder match for the mixed tag titles!!!

"Wolves of War" by Burn Halo starts to play and the lights dim down , the titentron shows footage of several mosh pits from both Punk and Metal shows intercut with footage of Amy Marshall, Kate Steele and Jessie Salco wrestling before Acquin and Amy make their way down to ringside, Amy gets a running start before jumping into the ring and Acquin follows her in as he steps in the ring and awaits their opponents.

Justin: The team of Joshua Acquin and Amy Santino!! Metal And Punk Connection!!!

Orchid's music hits as both her and Matt Spears walk out to the ring and enter the ring to an applause from the fans

Justin: The next team to enter the ring are the team of Orchid and Matt Spears!! The Elders!!!

The lights in the arena dim slightly as the distinct opening chords of Imagine Dragons "I'm So Sorry" starts to play over the speaker. The drumbeat kicks in as every eye in the area looks towards the entrance ramp. Images of London flashes on the main screen, along with the members of London Underground. The fans boo as Daniel J Morgan, Osbourne, Mackenzie Page and Charlotte Elliot walk on to the ramp.

Justin: From Bethnal Green, East London, England, accompanied y Daniel Morgan and Mackenzie Page. they are Osbourne, Charlotte Elliot they are London Underground.

The four stand calmly, Daniel looks around the crowd as the stoned faced, emotionless Osbourne stands behind him. To either side of them, Mackenzie stands focused, while Charlotte stands stone faced. Daniel looks back with a tilt of the head, nodding towards the ring. The four slowly start to walk down the ramp, mostly ignoring the fans as they move along. Daniel gets to the ring first, a picture of calmness on his face as he looks up at the ring and starts to walk up the steps. He lifts his nearest legs to the ropes and steps in the ring, ducking his body and moving in to the ring. He puts his arms out to the fans as the emotionless Osbourne joins him in the ring, just standing in the middle of the ring, his left hand on his right as a smile crosses Daniel's face. Mackenzie and Charlotte join the two in the ring and quickly moves towards the ropes, both women climbing on them, unaffected by their boos. The women jump down and join the men in the middle of the ring.

The arena goes dark and the titantron lights up, flashing with the words "Unlikely Heros", "We Can have it all", "We're here to save you." The song "Unstoppable" cues up as two figures appear on the ramp at the top, with their backs to the crowd, each in a black hoodie. When the lights go up both of the figures flip their hoods back and turn to the mixed reaction of the crowd.

Emmie smiles, giving high fives as she runs down the ramp while Jack walks nearly without emotion to the ramp. Once on the ropes, he waits as Emmie jumps up and dives in between the two bottom ropes, rolls and flips up to her feet to the cheer of the crowd.

Justin: And the final team is the tag team champions!! The Team of Jack Asher and Emmie Ward!!!

DING DING DING!

The match has gotten underway as the tag champs are getting mocked by every challenging team that wants to take away their belts. We see Matt Spears, Acquin and Osbourne work on Asher as the Bombshells take down Emmie as the fans are booing the offence that the challengers have on them. Osbourne grabs hold of Asher as he executes a overhead German Release Suplex where the Asher comes in contact with the steel ring post as the back of his neck and his shoulder blades come in contact with the turnbuckles. Causing the officals to run into the ring and call for the medical team as we see that Asher became unconscious

Simone: that is just terrible!! The champs are just blatantly taken out of the match!!!

The crowd boos as Asher is being dragged out of the ring as Emmie Ward is forced to join him

Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, the officals have ruled that due to the injury of Jack Asher that they cannot continue in this match.

Simone: This means we are going to have new champs no matter what!!

The team of The Elders and the Metal & Punk Connection turn their attention to the former champs of the London Underground. Acquin and Spears charge in on Osbourne, who gets cornered by Acquin as Spears slides out of the ring and grabs a ladder. Osbourne powers out of the corner and throws Acquin over the top rope as Spears whacks the ladder into the back of Osbourne after he has thrown the ladder inside het ring. Spears climbs the turnbuckles and delivers a forearm smash into the back of Osborune's neck as he drops to a knee.

On the other side of the ring Charlotte is battling Orchid as Amy has taken the moment to grab the ladder and set it up in the center of the ring and puts her hands on the ladder as she is about to climb the ladder. Only to have Orchid being whipped into the ladder as that sends the ladder crashing into the canvas with Amy Santino following it down as she falls to the outside.

Simone: As expected this is going to be a match of wild proportions!!

Adams: I cannot keep up with the action!!! I need more than two eyes!!

Acquin has climbed back on the ring apron as he sees Osbourne reverse an Irish Whip as he sends Spears into the ropes where Acquin is standing. He kicks Spears in the back as Spears is about to come off the ropes, he grabs him by the back of his head and delivers a neckbreaker where the neck of Spears lands on the top rope. Acquin gets back on the apron and sees Osbourne charge in on him as he drives his shoulders in the midsection of Osbourne as he has gotten his upper body through the top and middle rope. He then grabs the head of Osbourne and pulls him to the outside of the ring and stands on the apron. He then delivers a DDT on the ring apron before rolling back in the ring where he grabs the ladder and stares at the charging Charlotte who dropkicks the laddrer into his midsection. That sends him crashing into the corner of the ring with the ladder on either side of the turnbuckle as it corners him. Charlotte looks around and sees that Spears has gotten behind Acquin and has grabbed him by the arms as she charges to the other side of the ring, then charges towards Acquin. But onll have Orchid stop her as she delivers a spinning heel kick. Then sees Acquin and charges towards him as suddenly out of nowhere from behind the turnbuckles comes Amy santiono, jumping over Acquin and hits a flying clothesline from the top turnbuckles and sends Orchid to the outside. Osbourne can be seen grabbing a ladder and bashes it against the back of Spears head as that sends him over the announce table and seems to be knocked out. Osbourne slides the ladder in the ring and is about to get in the ring, but gets the ladder slammed into him as Amy hits a basebal dropkick that sends the laddr crashing into him.

Adams: That's keeping a big threat out of the ring!!

Charlotte has grabbed Amy and hits a Slam on the ladder that was partally still in the ring as that sends Amy rolling out of the ring. Charlotte grabs the ladder and turns her attention to the other wrestlers in the ring as she sees Orchid get to her feet and whips the ladder towards her but Orchid ducks. The ladder crashes into Acquin again as the poor member of the Metal & punk combination gets all the punishment. Orchid hits a spear on Charlotte as the two end up on the other side of the ring. Orchid and Charlotte are rolling around trading blows as also both of them are swapping positions as they are holding on to each other.

Simone: Non stop action between the three teams, but nobody can hold momentum

Osbourne is in the ring as both Spears and Acquin are in the ring and the two stare at the big man. They look at each other and charge in on him as Osbourne drops both men with a clothesline. The big man then lifts them up in the air and drops them with a double chokeslam before grabbing the ladder and sets it up int he middle. We see Charlotte ducking a clothesline from Orchid and sends her into the ladder that is being held by Osbourne. As that causes her to crash into the ladder. Charlotte screams at Osbourne to hodl on to the ladder as she wants to climb it, but only gets stopped by Amy Santino hits a springboard forearm shot that sends Charlotte to the outsdie of the ring. She then turns around and sees the big man staring at her.

Adams: Uh oh....,

Simone: How is she going to.....

But out of nowhere we see Spears hit a dropkick on Osbourne as that sends him staggering into the ropes and Acquin hits a DDT on the big man after kicking him in the midsection. Acquin stares down at Osbourne and grins before getting spun around by Spears and then followed up by a spinning neckbreaker from Spears. The crowd erupts as we see Spears look around and grins before turning around and walks straight into a ladder that is tossed towards him by Amy Santino. She looks around and sees that nobody is standing in the ring besides her as she grabs the ladder and sets it up in the middle of the ring. She holds on to the ladder and then starts to climb the ladder

Simone: Will this be the moment for Amy to win the titles???

Adams: She has to hurry up!!!

We see Orchid climb the other side of the ladder and the two Bombshells are trading blows as well as reaching for the titles. Niether of them are able to grab it until

Simone: Charlotte!!!

Charlotte pushes the ladder down, causing both ladies to fall into the ropes and then on to the outside. Causing Charlotte to grab the ladder and set it up again as she slowloy climbs the ladder and grabs for the titles as the bell rings.

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winners of the match and NEW SCW Mixed Tag Team Champions!!! London Underground!!!!

Adams: London Underground are two time Mixed Tag Team Champions!

Simone: There's gonna be one hell of a party in the Casino tonight!

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Mikah, former three-time World Bombshell champion and, as of today, a 2019 Hall of Fame inductee, is seen walking down the backstage hallway of the Blaisdell Arena. She seems to be looking for something or rather, someone, as her eyes are roaming in every direction, taking in some staff and even her former peers with obvious disdain. But who or what she's looking for? That appears to be eluding her -- at least until she passes the (in)famous SCW Roulette wheel and comes to a screeching halt and her head slowly turns to a comical sight.

Standing there is a slightly diminutive figure, roughly her own height if not an inch or two taller. He is wearing a security guards uniform, a clowns brightly yellow colored wig, and a pair of those black rimmed glasses with the fake plastic nose and mustache. Judging by the smile that etches itself on her face, Mikah has found whom she is looking for.

Mikah: Dang. Here I was looking for a special person to see. But can't seem to find him.

She lets out a sigh and pretends to look around.

Mikah: I suppose I'll have to go find Drake or maybe perhaps somebody else...since Despy is nowhere to be found.

She pushes her hair out of her face and turns to walk away.

Mikah: What a shame..

Despayre: NO!!!

Mikah spins around and the figure claps both hands over his mouth, the funny glasses not able to hide his wide eyed horror. He looks back and forth before motioning Mikah to come closer, and once she does, he beckons her just a step closer. Mikah leans in and Despayre leans into her ear...

Despayre: PSST!

Mikah starts back, and Despayre pinches the glasses and lifts them up just long enough for her to see...

Despayre: It's me! I'm incognito! Wherever that is.

She smiles a bit and then looks him over.

Mikah: Oh good. I'm glad I didn't have to go find Drake; I see him all the time.

She winks at Despy before looking him over and tilts her head to the side.

Mikah: Is there a reason for your disguise?

Despayre nods, giving his buddy a thumbs up.

Despayre: Yes, but not to worry! When duty calls, I'll be ready!

He leans closer ala Michael Jackson and cups his hand over the side of his mouth.

Despayre: These funny women are all over the place and every time they see me, they keep putting these flowers around my neck just so they can steal a smooch! It's maddening!

He looks up into the sky -- well, the ceiling, and shakes a balled up fist.

Despayre: Curse you uncontrollable machismo!

Mikah raises an eyebrow at him before a giggle escapes her lips as she places her hands on her hips.

Mikah: You really can't blame them, Desp. You're just too cute to resist!

She smiles at him.

Mikah: Plus, it's Hawaii; it's kind of their thing.

She looks over at the Roulette wheel then back at Despy.

Mikah: I am so glad that I never had to rely on that thing to determine my match.

She looks over at the wheel with a big of leeriness in her eyes before turning her attention back to Despy.

Mikah: I never really got to say thank you for before the one to induct me into the Hall of Fame...

She smiles at him before leaning in and placing another bright pink lipstick print on his cheek again.

Mikah: So, thank you.

Despayre smiles and acts all bashful as he waves off her thanks, but then tucks his hands together in front of his waist.

Despayre: It was fun! ... Sorta. I didn't know I had to make a speech.

His eyes brighten.

Despayre: Did you like my new music? I told dad if I ever wrestled again, I wanted a new song. Dad didn't know what it should be, and Mark Ward picked it out for me. Did you like it?

She smiles at him and nods her head.

Mikah: Of course.

She then tucks her hair behind her ear as she looks him over again.

Mikah: If course, your old music was just fine too. Anything you want, you should have. No matter what is. You should tell your Dad that too. I'm trying to teach Drake that Myles gets whatever he wants, too.

She winks at him.

Mikah: He however doesn't think we should spoil Myles. But he's wrong.

Despayre looks thoughtful and finally nods.

Despayre: I've always thought so, but I have to be careful. If Dad continues to give me everything I ask for I run the risk of being spoiled.

He then looks around and leans in to whisper.

Despayre: Do you ever miss wrestling? Sometimes I do but helping Gabriel and Odette at their gym helps. Do you?

She hesitates momentarily.

Mikah: Of course I do.

She shrugs her shoulders as she looks at him, a sincere look in her eyes.

Mikah: It is apart of me. Did you miss it when you weren't competing?

Despayre chews his bottom lip and nods.

Despayre: Mm hm, but I get to play with Mark and Odette's students so that helps lots. I don't know if I'd ever come back regular though. Dad wants me to. Gabriel says i should, but I `unno.

He shrugs his slim shoulders.

Mikah: I don't know if I'll ever come back to it completely. Maybe a match once a year or so. But I don't think a full time schedule is something I want for myself and for Myles.

She offers him a smile.

Mikah: If you did...it would give me more reasons to come around more often...

She winks at him.

Mikah: But I suppose I should let you get back to being incognito. I wouldn't want to ruin your disguise and let those girls find you!

She smirks at him before leaning in again and smooching his cheek once more, for the fourth time that night.

Mikah: Don't do anything I wouldn't do, Despy.

She winks at him.

---

No other award was as lopsided as this one, and Teddy Warren will either be extremely proud in having damn near swept this category, or he'll cry foul about how popular he actually is -- in his own mind of course. Teddy came in and with his out of control ego and new androgynous personae, immediately rubbed the SCW Universe's nerves raw. He has angered a great many of his peers and has sunk to all time new lows in order to draw attention to himself. And the man is just getting started! He was briefly the Roulette Champion and few doubt he will wear gold again one day, and now he has a trophy to call his very own. There will be no living with the Human Ego.

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Justin: The following is the Bombshells Roulette title match, the wheel has stopped and this match will be...A SUBMISSION MATCH...introducing first.

All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor starts to play through the sound system. The crowd erupts in loud cheers, as Bobbie Dahl bursts through the curtain, wearing a set of large white angel's wings. She no longer carries the microphone she once did as she slowly walks her way to the ring, devoid of any emotion

Justin: Making her way to the ring! Weighing in at two hundred forty pounds! From Coal City, Illinois! Please welcome, the one! The Only! Bobbie DAHL!!!

Bobbie continues her way to the ring, no longer showing off the fun attitude everyone is so used to seeing. Once she reaches the ring, she removes her angel wings, drops them outside the ring, and walks up the steps. She steps through the ropes and heads to the center of the ring, waiting for the match to begin with a blank expression on her face.

"Invincible by Hedley begins to play as a familiar redhead walks out onto the stage of the show where she stops and looks over the crowds who begin to chant her name as Justin brings the microphone to his lips.

Justin: Introducing from Houston Texas, she has been known as SCW's sweetheart and the SCW BOMBSHELLS ROULETTE CHAMPION. she is Sam Marlowe!

Sam raises her arms as she is introduced. Heading to the ring, she plays to the fans, slapping hands and posing with others. Finally she climbs the stairs to the ring apron and lays herself across the middle rope and blows a kiss to the camera and then rolls inside the ring. Walking towards the corner, she unzips her short jacket and pulls it off. Handing it to ringside staff, she turns and begins stretching out for the match as she watches her opponent.

DING DING DING!

Adams: And we're off...but a submission match? I wonder who has the advantage here?. I mean all the crazy stipulations we could have had?. And we get a submission match?

Simone: Oh god it's a more basic rule set, but this is also dangerous. A twist on a submission a refusal to tap?..and there could be an injury.And is Sammi locks in that Sammi Wrap?..it's over..

Adams: And..does Bobbie Dahl know any submissions?...I have never seen her use one.

Simone: Bobbie has used some in the past, and besides she is so strong and powerful she could use a bear hug or a camel clutch

Bobbie and Sam move around each other looking each other up and down. They go to lock up but Sam, realising it's a bad idea to try and tussle with a stronger, larger opponent instead hits a low kick to Bobbie's thigh, Bobbie swings and Sam ducks under it and hits the ropes, she leaps in the air and hits a low dropkick Bobbie drops down to one knee and Sam grabs Bobbie by the head and goes to lock in her choke, Bobbie stands up lifting Sam in the air and throwing her back, Sam lands on her feet and runs forward Bobbie striking for a clothesline, Sam ducks and jumps up to springboard off the middle rope flipping back with a crossbody, Bobbie catches Sam and spins slamming her down with a slam.

Adams: Bobbie Dahl is a powerhouse, she just slammed Sam Marlowe so hard I heard her breath escape her body. In fact, Bobbie may not need a Submission move, she might just beat Sam into tapping

Simone: It takes a lot to make someone tap, to willingly submit

Bobbie stays on the attack slamming her fist into the head of Sam before standing to her feet and p-ulling Sam up by her wrist, she hits a short arm clothesline and another and another, she then twists Sams arm around into a hammerlock taking her down to the mat twisting it harder, Sam though is able to move her leg over and get to the ropes breaking the hold. Bobbie backs up and Sam raises holding her arm, they move closer and go to lock up, Sam goes for a low kick but this time Bobbie catches her leg and pulls it up, Sam though leaps up hitting an enziguri sending Bobbie down.

Sam gets to her feet and measures Bobbie up wrapping her arm under Bobbie's neck pulling going for her Sammi Wrap, Bobbie spins to the right and grabs Sam's arm getting out of it She then pulls Sam forward into a bear hug lifting Sam off the ground and locking her hands around her hips squeezing. Sam screams in pain and pushes down on Bobbie's arms trying to get loose before reaching the ropes trying to get to them. After a few moments Sam hits a hard bell ringer clapping her hands behind Bobbie's head. Sam lands on her feet and holds her lower back stumbling backwards

Adams: And there it was, Bobbie Dahl showing her power there and also technique, that Bear Hug was low and around the lumbar...incredible pain...

Simone: But she still needs to stay on Sam, Marlowe is so fast and elusive, she is a high flyer and someone who strikes like a coiled snake.

Adams: That is true, but when a snake is caught it can also spin and squeeze, even against a larger, stronger opponent like Bobbie Dahl.

Bobbie shakes her head trying to stop the ringing, Sam holds her back more but then jumps forward with a roundhouse kick to the side of Bobbie Dahls head, Bobbie drops to her knees and Sam hits a hard knee, Bobbie falls back and Sam slides down and wraps herself around Bobbie into a rear naked choke, Bobbie struggles grabbing at Sams arm but Sam rolls over taking Bobbie down wrapping her legs around her hips, Bobbie refuses to tap and growls pushing sideways and rolling back to her front, Sam staying on her back, Bobbie powers up as the fans roar their approval, she then backs up slamming Sam into the corner, but Sam refuses to release the hold and Bobbie steps forward and throws her body back landing hard ontop of Sam on the mat causing her to release the hold, both women now laying there breathing hard.

Simone: Did you hear the thunderous slam? All of Bobbie's weight slammed onto Sam

Adams: The air being pushed from their bodies. And Bobbie was almost choked out.

Bobbie slowly pulls herself up on the ropes, as does Sam over the other side of the ring, Bobbie moves forward and catches a right hand from Sam pulling her forward into a bear hug, but instead of squeezing Bobbie pops her hips and throws Sam up and over her head with a belly to belly release. Sam crashes to the mat and Bobbie stays on the attack this time lifting Sam up and turning her over into a body slam, Bobbie flips Sam over and goes for a camel clutch, Sam is able to slip through and under before popping to her feet and spinning around her body to hit a spinning headscissors, Bobbie rolls forward and out of the ring, Sam hits the ropes and throws herself over the top rope with a crossbody onto Bobbie.

Adams: Sam Marlowe is on fire, but she needs to get her back in the ring, submissions don't count on the floor.

Simone: Damn right, but Sam is sticking and moving which is what she needs to do. Bobbie Dahl can just beat the tap out of you.

Sam pulls Bobbie up and tries to get her back into the ring, Bobbie though fights back and turns ramming Sam back first into the ringside barricade, Sam moans and holds her back as Bobbie then grabs Sam and rams her into the ring apron instead, she then rolls Sam into the ring and slides in storming after her, she pulls Sam up and goes for another bear hug, But as Bobbie lifts her up Sam reaches over Bobbie's head and locks in her Sammi wrap!, Bobbie struggles but Sam is able to slide her other arm around and lock it in!. Bobbie struggles against it and drops to one knee with Sam wrapped around her head and body

Simone: OH NO, SAM MARLOWE HAS THE SAMMI WRAP IN DEEP

Adams: Can Bobbie get to the ropes or somehow get out of this?...Sam has it in deeper than she has been able to lock it in previously...Bobbie is turning red!

Bobbie Dahl defiantly crawls to the ropes and goes to reach out to them, Sam Marlowe shifts her weight sideways and forces Bobbie away from the ropes, Bobbie holds her hand up and seems like she is going to tap but slowly closes her hand into a fist, the crowd cheers but then her hand drops limp, the referee slides in and calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winner of the match AND STILL SCW Bombshell Roulette champion.... Sam Marlowe!

Simone: Sam Marlowe has fought off a tough rival.

Adams: She is becoming the most domaninant Bombshell Roulette champion we've ever seen.

---

When Griffin Hawkins returned to the six-sided ring, SCW itself celebrated as a whole. Before the 2017 hiatus, Griffin went unbeaten and retired as the now-defunct Internet Champion, and once he returned, he quickly grabbed gold in the form of the Roulette Championship, holding it currently in his second reign. His peers respect him. The fans absolutely love him! His merchandise is some of the hottest sellers and after the shows, Griffin does not leave until each waiting fan is satisfied with a photo or an autograph. His charisma draws the fans to the shows, and his in-ring skill has brought him win after win. And who doesn't just love a winner?

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Ms. Rocky Mountains, the erstwhile backstage reporter for SCW is standing by with Fox Riley in the interview booth. The green eyed younger cousin to SCW bombshell Cat Riley fidgets while waiting for the crowd noise to die down and occupies herself by tugging at an errant thread in her black leggings and then proceeds to fuss with the hem of a white Reebok sweater as the ruckus slowly begins to subside. The buxom interviewer is quick to take advantage, lifting the microphone to her pursed lips.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: I am standing by with Fox Riley, the younger cousin of SCW favorite Cat Riley, who has agreed to join us here at High Stakes and give us an update on Cat's pending return!

Offering a slight smile at the pop of the crowd upon hearing Cat's name Fox clears her throat and looks on to the former wrestler to her right in anticipation.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Fox, how is Cat and when can we expect to see her back in action?

Fox: Cat is fine. As you may or may not have heard she has been out of the state filming a movie. I spoke with her the other night and she expects shooting to wrap in a couple of months. She says that she is looking forward to jumping back in the ring and can't wait to come back home!

Speaking in an unusually high-pitched voice, more reminiscent of a nine-year-old than a grown woman Fox surprises the woman standing beside her as well as the crowd within the arena helping to draw them more silent. Ever the professional Ms. Mountains pretends not to notice while pursuing her next question.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Any word on a preferred opponent, and how does she intend to deal with the possible onset of ring rust having been away for as long as she has?

With a soft, child-like squeak the former victim of puberphonia enumerates as best a veritable chipmunk can,

Fox: Ring rust won't be a problem for her. Cat continues to train every day and she's flown me to the set multiple times for a roll, or a sparring session. We had a roll the other day, went at it for over an hour and I can assure you that she's ready to go right now.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Well, that's good news indeed. Do you have any word on a possible opponent?

Fox: She doesn't care one bit. She says it can be Lucas, Hilton, Williams or the virgin Mary, it doesn't matter to her. All she asks for is a fluffy pillow and a plate full of cheeseburgers.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: It sounds as if she hasn't changed a bit?

Fox: Not one bit. Before I left to catch a flight here, we went out to eat. Cat had three plates of pancakes with butter and hot syrup while I had to settle for egg whites and steamed vegetables. Sometimes I swear I hate her.

A quick smile by the young blonde serves as a hint to her comments being in jest.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: And what about yourself? When can we expect to see you in an SCW ring?

Fox: That's strictly Geno's call. He says I'm ready and I feel ready but the why and what for is up to him since he's doing the negotiating. I expect it to be soon but again, that's his call. In the meantime, I'll just keep training.

Ms. Rocky Mountains: Any words for the fans on behalf of yourself or Cat?

Fox: Cat didn't have anything more than what I've already told you. But I do have something to say to an individual who couldn't be here tonight, if I may?

Ms. Rocky Mountains: By all means...,

Dutifully handing the mic off to her subject Ms. Mountains steps back allowing Fox an unobstructed view of the camera.

Fox: Scotty Schreiner..,

A wide grin by the baby-faced youngster brings out a pair of puffy, rosy toned cheeks as she continues in a helium-esque tone of mocking pity with Ms. Rocky Mountains looking on in bewilderment.

Fox: I'm oh so sorry that you couldn't be here in Hawaii with us tonight. I've been soaking up the sun, getting my cheeks nice and red and there's nobody to pinch them! Poor baby, I guess I'll just have to do it myself. Sorry snookums! I must go now and find Mark and Christian's secret dressing room but before I do...,

Baby face,
I have the cutest little baby face.
There's not a Scotty in this crazy place
To invade my space,
And rip the flesh right off my baby face.

She closes out by blowing a kiss into the lens and follows up with another grin, pinching her own dimples for good measure as the screen fades into a commercial.

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Backstage near the bombshell locker room, Vixen Staggs can be seen in a white Sam tee and blue jeans. She is seen pacing along the hallway waiting for someone or something. Suddenly the sound of excited boots on concrete is heard and Sam bursts around the corner, hugging the title belt against her chest.

Vixen: Well look at you champ!

Sam Marlowe: Vixen! What are you doing here?

Sam gives her a one handed hug.

Vixen: You know I couldn't let you go into this match without having support here for you.

Sam Marlowe: That is awesome, I did have some support here with my family well...most of my family.

Vixen nods slowly.

Vixen: Cyn was with them?

Sam Marlowe: And Monte. But Colton was also here and he's really supportive too.

As Sam is speaking, Colton moves up behind her and smiles.

Vixen: How do you know Archie Andrews from Riverdale?

Sam Marlowe: Oh...that isn't Archie...this is Colton...Camo, this is my trainer Vixen Staggs. Why don't the two of you chat while I get changed.

Sam offers a hug to Vixen as well as Colton then heads into the bombshell locker room.

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Justin: The following contest is a steel cage match, introducing first....

The quiet beginning of "Blood//Water" begins playing through the speakers as Malachi enters the arena to a rousing chorus of boos.

Justin: From Waterford, Ireland, weighing in at one hundred and eighty pounds, he is Malachi!

He simply stares around at the crowd with a look of utter disdain as he walks down the ramp towards the ring, climbing the steps and entering through the ropes. He climbs the turnbuckle and throws his arms to the side while staring out at the crowd again as his music fades away.

Justin: And his opponent.

As the lights in the arena cut to black, the speakers come to life with the sound of "You Ain't Ready" by Skillet. The lights begin to flash in an array of white and red as smoke fills the entrance stage. Strolling out to an overwhelming chorus of cheers.

Justin: Also from Waterford, Ireland, weighing in at one hundred and ninety pounds, he is Lachlan Kane!

Lachlan Kane smiles out at the crowd and throws a couple of phantom punches before making his way down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans along the way. He runs up the steel steps and bounces against the ropes on the outside of the ring on the apron's edge before stepping through the ropes into the centre of the ring. He grins again before throwing his hands up to the deafening roar of the crowd. As his music fades away, he takes off his jacket and hands it off to the ring announcer and throws a few more punches to ready himself.

Simone: This is our second cage match of the night, but this one is personal.

Adams: What were the odds on the wheel landing on a cage match earlier?

The referee Drew Patton looks at both men and calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Simone: This one could end by pinfall, submission or by exiting the cage.

As soon as the bell ring, Lachlan charges towards Malachi and spears him down to the canvas and starts to drill hard shots to the side of his head.

Adams: No brotherly love lost here.

Lachlin contines to throw heavy shots towards Malachi, but Malachi kicks him off and scrambles to his feet, backing off towards the cage but Lachlan charges him with a splash, crashing him against the cage. As Malachi stumbles away, Lachlan changes at him again, crashing his weight in to Malachi, and sending his brothers body, back first in to the metal. As Malachi stumbles out of the cage, Lachlin grabs him by the head and slams Malachi's face in to the cage. Lachlan holds Malachi's head against the cage and jumps up with a dropkick, right behind his brothers head, crushing his face in to the metal. As Malachi moves backwards holding his head, Lachlan pulls him over with a schoolboy pin! Drew drops down to make the count.

ONE!

TWO!

Malachi rolls through

Simone: Quick escape from Malachi.

Malachi quickly gets to his feet while Lachlin sits up and drives a knee in to Lachlan's head!

Adams: I think that was pure instinct from Malachi, not sure he knows where he is after that dropkick.

Malachi takes a few seconds to compose himself before picking Lachlan off the canvas and liftinf him up. He hooks up Lachlan's head and lifts him up in a vertical suplex, holding him up for a few seconds before launching his brother forward, throwing him across the ring.

Adams: That was just mean!

Simone: Malachi is not one to play nice.

Malachi leans down, grabbing Lachlan by the hair and lifting his face up before slamming a hard shot in to Lachlan's face. He pulls him to his feet and wraps his arms around him from behind, turning his back to the cage, and lifts him up. Malachi throws Lachlan over with a backdrop suplex, throwing him in to the cage! Lachlan's head bounces off the cage and the older brother catches himself on the ropes, giving Malachi enough time to get back to his feet. Lachlan stumbles off the ropes and Malachi pulls him down with a small package pin. Drew drops down to make the count.

ONE!

TWO!

Lachlan forces his shoulders off the canvas.

Simone: Lachlan asked for this match. He's not gonna give up so easy.

Malachi pulls Lachlan to his feet, trash talking his brother but Lachlan cuts him off with a knee to the gut and quickly drops Malachi with a drop toehold, sending Malachi across the middle rope. Lachlan gets to his feet and runs at Malachi, climbing on his back and propelling himself halfway up the cage. Lachlan holds on for a few seconds before dropping backwards and planting an elbow drop on to Malachi's spine! Malachi straightens up and pulls himself away from the ropes but Lachlan moves in front of him and drills him with a knife edged chop, sending Malachi bouncing off the ropes, as Malachi moves forward Lachlan steps back before charging at him and taking him down with a slingblade. Lachlan goes for a cover and Drew drops down to make the count.

ONE!

TWO!

Malachi just kicks up.

Adams: Another close count.

Lachlan gets to his feet and looks at the cage. He puts his hand on the cage and starts to slowly pull himself up the cage. He climbs above the ropes but Malachi returns to his feet. Malachi moves towards Lachlan, putting his back against the cage and grabbing Lachlan's legs. Malachi pulls himself on to the bottom rope, standing on it before bouncing a powerbombing Lachlan from the cage!

Simone: My God!

Malachi smiles and moves towards Lachlan, grabbing him by the hair and dragging him towards the cage, scraping his body along the floor. He places Lachlan's head against the cage and smirks. Malachi runs and bounces off the opposite rope before rebounding back and jumping in the air with huge momentium and crashes his boots in to Lachlan's head with a jumping baseball slide, smashing the other side of Lachlan's head in to the cage.

Adams: That was sick! And I don't mean in the terms the way kids mean sick these days, that was actually nasty.

Malachi steps back, smirking around the booing crowd, giving Lachlan time to get to his feet. As Lachlan does, Malachi catches him with a huge stinging superkick to the jaw, Lachlan crumbling to the mat directly after impact. Malachio quickly scrambles on top of Lachlan and Drew drops down to make the count.

ONE!

TWO!

Lachlan barely throws his shoulder up in time.

Adams: I think Malachi and everyone else in this building thought he had this one.

Simone: I think Malachi is done playing.

Malachi shakes his head, getting to his feet and moving toward the cage and putting his fingers in to it. He starts to climb up the cage, pulling himself closer to the top as the fans boo in his direction. Malachi reaches for the top and slowly pulls himself up, swinging his leg over the top of the cage and looks around the booing fans.

Adams: Looks like Bella is about to become one hell of a happy lady and and Sierra is gonna be a very angry one.

Simone: I don't think I'll be able to tell the difference.

Malachi swings his leg over the cage and starts to climb down but Lachlan is back on his feet, pulling himself up the cage. Just before Malachi moves out of reach, Lachlan grabs him by the hair, gripping tight.

Adams: Lachlan isn't letting go of the hair.

Lachlan pulls Malachi back towards the ring, Malachi being forced to pull his legs to inside the cage. Lachlan grabs his head and hooks him up, lifting his brother over with a superplex from the top of the cage!

Adams: Holy S word.

Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!

Simone: Don't worry, the fans have you covered.

Drew looks down on both men, with a horrified look on his face, checking on both men on the floor, after a few seconds, Lachlan starts to move, he starts to pull himself towards the ropes, grabbing the bottom rope and pulls himself up. Lachlan looks at the top of the cage and starts to climb, pulling himself up the wire to the top.

Adams: Malachi still hasn't moved!

Lachlan gets to the top of the cage, swinging his leg over the cage but looks back in the ring at Malachi. Lachlin stands up on the top of the cage and looks down in the ring as the crowd cheer.

Simone: Whatever you're thinking Lachlan, don't do it! Just climb down and win the match!

Lachlan puts his arms out and jumps off the top of the cage, landing on Malachi with a diving double foot stomp!

Simone: Lach-Down! Lachlan just hit the Lach-Down on Malachi from the drop of the cage!

Adams: He could have splattered Malachi's internal organs!

Lachlan drops down falling over Malachi and Drew drops down to make the count.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winner of the match.... Lachlan Kane!

Simone: I can't believe what we've just seen here.

Adams: Lachlan just put everything on the line for the big win and he got just that.

As the cage rose up, Lachlan stared down at Malachi. The brothers locked eyes while Malachi pulled himself to the corner of the ring, leaning against the turnbuckle and wiping the sweat away from his forehead. He grabbed on to the ropes and pulled himself to standing, giving one last glare to Lachlan before he made to leave the ring. But Lachlan reached out and grabbed his arm, pulling him back into the middle of the ring where they stood face to face.

Adams: Oh boy...this could go very, very bad.

Simone: I know that Lachlan said that tonight this whole rivalry ended, but it looks like he's not quite done with Malachi just yet.

After a few tense moments, Lachlan slowly extended his hand towards Malachi. Mal stared down at his brother's outstretched hand, before looking back up and slapping Lach's hand away. The crowd started to boo loudly, and Lach looked a little saddened...until Malachi reached out and pulled Lachlan into a fierce bearhug. Lachlan was stunned for a moment, before he grinned and wrapped his arms around his brother as the crowd erupted into cheers.

Adams: Well, I can honestly say I was not expecting that at all. Seems like Malachi does have a heart after all.

Simone: And all it took to show it was nearly getting driven straight through the ring courtesy of a huge Lach-Down from the top of the cage!

Adams: Hey, every family shows their love in different ways!

The crowd continued to cheer as Malachi raised up Lachlan's hand in the centre of the ring, and the brothers looked at each other smiling for the first time.

---

Well, this is awkward. When Ty West first arrived on the scene, many saw him as a pretty boy turned boy scout. But then something happened. He fell in love. He grew tired of being accused of riding the coattails of his then-boyfriend Fenris and set out on his own. He captured his first championship in the form of the Roulette title and established himself as a serious threat to the World singles title. There was a point in time where Ty thought little of himself, and some saw him as a midcarder. His new found confidence helped him rise above that to main event title shots and key matches. This award from his fans and peers establishes that new found success.

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With a helpless whimper Scott Schreiner's meaty paw slams lifelessly atop the desk of his spouse, SCW co-president Christian Underwood, rattling the ceramic Knick knacks cluttered about. Engrossed in paperwork Christian pretends not to notice, but a second helpless whimper and accompanying thud draws the attention of Mark Ward, who looks up curiously from his own workstation towards the vascular, bulging behemoth with an arced brow.

HS: What's with the big guy?

He asks as a third whimper crawls from between Scott's tightly pursed lips.

Christian Underwood: It's a two-fold problem, he has a weakness for dimples...,

His voice trails off while reaching for a handful of chips prompting Mr. Ward to press onward.

HS: And...?

Christian shrugs.

Christian Underwood: You heard her talking.

Ward nods.

HS: Strange bird that Fox. She should be doing cartoons with that voice.

Christian Underwood: Yeah. Well, that's another weakness. That voice combined with those dimples serves to drive the big lug crazy, turns him into a whimpering slob of helplessness.

HS: So, turn him loose.

Christian Underwood: I'm worried about the damage he may cause. This arena isn't cheap, and Scotty tends to be a bull in a China shop.

HS: Still, she was taunting him..., an inhumanly cute taunt but still a taunt.

A soft groan airs while Christian massages his temples.

Christian Underwood: Now that you mention it, she did teach Cat how to make Natto..,

HS: ... the bloody hell is natto?

Christian Underwood: Sticky, gooey, fermented soybeans, a Japanese delicacy but tends to smell like worn socks. She taught Cat how to prepare it. Still, I can't figure how the kitty cat managed to burn it since it doesn't involve any cooking at all. Anyway, Cat made about five pounds of the stuff and it took me three hours of scrubbing to get the smell out. So, I guess I owe Fox one.

With a sinister gleam in his hazel eyes' Christian reaches across the desk to tap the big lug on the shoulder.

Christian Underwood: You want her Scott? She's yours! Take her and bring me her dimples on a plate!

Scott erupts from the chair which squeals in relief as 285 pounds of apex predator bursts into motion, charging through the door and into the bowels of the arena in search of his prey.

HS: Now that I think about it, aren't you worried what he might do to Fox?

Returning to his work Christian shrugs it off.

Christian Underwood: We have ice packs.

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Liam: The following contest is a No Disqualifications Match and is for the SCU Underground Championship!!!

Take Five starts to play as we here the jazz beat coming we see Eric Weaver coming from the curtains.

"Won't you stop and take
A little time out with me
Just take five"

Liam: On his way to the ring, the challenger... From Chicago, IL standing at 6' and weighing in at 175lb, he is Eric Weeeeeeeeeeeeeaverrrrrrrr!!!

Eric waves at the fans as he walks down the ramp.

"Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play

Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingles down to my feet
When you smile, that's much too discreet
Sends me on my way"

Eric slides in the ring from underneath the bottom ropes.

"Wouldn't it be better
Not to be so polite
You could offer a light
Start a little conversation now
It's alright, just take five
Just take five"

As the music fades we see Eric holding his right hand in the air as he looks over to the crowd.

"Way Down We Go" by KALEO begins playing on the speakers. Camera shifts to the side of the stage to see Javier Gonzalez stepping through the curtains. He has his arms raised in the air as he walks back and forth.

Liam: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand her partner... Coming to the ring from Albuquerque, NM, standing at 5'10" and weighing in at 190lb, he is... Javier... Gonzalez!!!

Javier charges down the rampway and slides inside of the ring. He walks to each corner, stepping up to the second rope as he stares across the crowd with no emotion. After completing all six sides, he stops and settles into his corner.

DING DING DING!

Gena: Eric charges immediately at Javi, tackling him to the ground, pounding the champ right in the face! He's on fire after all the shit Javi has done to him lately.

Chad: Each punch is fueled by his hatred for being screwed out of the SCU Combat Championship by someone who he thought was a friend. Each knuckle represents the rage at the things this supposed friend has said to him.

Gena: Javi finds his way over toward the ropes, pulling both men. He trips Eric up over the bottom rope, and he leaps over with a Leg Guillotine to the former SCU Combat Champion! Eric holds onto his neck as Javi takes a breath.

Chad: Eric gets up to his feet, and Javi goes for a Superkick, but Eric sidesteps it and Javi finds himself hung up in the ropes. Eric grabs onto him and hits a German Suplex with ferocity. He bridges it into a pin!

ONE!

Gena: Eric doesn't want to end it this quickly, so he breaks up the pin himself before Javi even has a chance. As Javi tries to scramble to his feet, Weaver kips up and swings a Roundhouse Kick to the champ, putting him back down on the ground.

Eric: Come on, Javi! Where's the back up to the shit you been talking?!

Chad: Eric gets tired of waiting for Javi to get up, so he reaches down to pick Javi up himself, but Javi hits an eye poke to Eric, and then rolls him up with a surprise pin!

ONE!
TWO!
Kickout!

Gena: Eric wasn't about to go down that easily. Javi grabs onto the back of Eric's tights and tosses him to the outside. Of course, Javi has to take the time to showboat for the fans who boo the asshole like mad.

Chad: Eric starts to get up to his feet, but he's feeling that arena floor vibrating through his entire body right now. As he gets up and turns around, Javi flies through the ropes with a Suicide Dive, putting him right back on the ground!

Gena: Both men lay on the ground for a minute, but Javi finds his way to his feet first. He picks Eric up and Irish Whips him to the barricade. Javi follows right up, but Eric spins out of the way at the last second, and tosses Javi into the first row!

Chad: Eric holds onto the barricade for a second, catching his breath. He looks down at Javi and it's like he is automatically recharged. He jumps up onto the barricade and stares down at Javi as the fans scatter a bit.

Gena: Eric looks around and points down to Javi, and the fans go nuts for him. He drops an Elbow to Javi, and the chair that he's laid across breaks, leaving the two men in a mangled mess of flesh and steel.

Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!

Chad: Eric moves first, rolling off of the mess of chairs. He holds onto his side, which we can see a solid scrape. We have the first sign of blood!

Gena: Weaver looks down as Javi starts to roll over. Eric grabs a nearby chair and folds it up. He begins bashing Javi with it relentlessly! Each sickening thud gets a louder and louder reaction from the fans.

Chad: Eric is satisfied after a moment, and he throws the chair down at Javi. However, now that the intense rage is starting to subside, Eric realizes that he has to get Javi back to the ring, and he can't.

Gena: Eric lifts Javi up and dumps him over the barricade. He gingerly climbs over after Javi and trips to the ground. His side is looking pretty gnarles right now. He gets to his feet as Javi reaches out, trying to crawl.

Chad: Eric is relishing in the clear advantage as he stalks Javi's every move, waiting for what seems like the perfect moment. He steps with each labored, clawing movement by Javi. Javi reaches the ring steps and turns over, and Eric charges with a Running Knee!

CRASHHHHHH!

Gena: Javi moves out of the way at the last second, and Eric shouts out in agony as not even a kneepad could save that from hurting like a motherfucker! Javi uses the advantage and pulls Eric down face first into the steel steps!

Chad: Javi is busted open from those chair shots, but Eric is busted open from those stairs! Both men are a bloody mess. Eric rolls onto the ground and holds onto his head. Javi sees this and forces himself up.

Gena: Javi yanks on the ring steps and picks the top set up. He wastes no time in sending them crashing down to Eric Weaver's midsection. He lays them on top of Eric's face, and then he climbs onto the apron. He paces backward.

Chad: He measures it up and then charges forward, leaping off of the apron with a Rolling Senton Splash that seems to hurt him almost as much as it hurts Weaver!

Crowd: OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Gena: Both men lay a fucking mess on the arena floor. Javi's eyes are open and he's staring up at the lights, blinking. Eric is out cold right now. Javi turns over onto his stomach and tries to crawl over toward Eric, but he collapses.

Chad: He doesn't give up though! He continues crawling toward Eric, slow but sure. He gets to Eric and pushes the steps off to see Eric busted open severely. Eric's eyes are open, but nobody's home!

Gena: Javi lifts Eric up, stumbling a bit as he tries to gather his own footing. He goes to roll Eric inside of the ring, but Eric pushes him with everything he's got. Javi pushes Eric back, three times as hard, though.

Chad: Eric goes for a weak hook, but Javi blocks it and hits a throat jab! Cheap shot!

Javier: You wanna buck? Let's buck, Bucky...

Gena: Javi whips Eric into the barricade by the pre-show panel's table. He follows it up with a Clothesline over, and he tumbles over with Eric! He gets to his feet, fueled by his own rage now. He pulls the covering off of the table and cracks it over Eric!

Chad: He picks Eric up and sets him against the table, but Eric fights it. Javi takes a few steps back and then charges at Eric. However, Eric does a Drop Toe Hold, cracking Javi's jaw on the table, and I swear I just saw a couple teeth!

Gena: Javi's mouth is busted open now, and Eric lifts him up onto the table! He climbs up on top of it and looks out into the crowd as they cheer this crazy bastard on! He picks Javi up and pushes his head between his legs.

Crowd: DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!!!

Chad: Eric looks around, making sure the fans really want him to do it. He lifts Javi up into a Powerbomb position, but Javi tries to punch at him in desperation. Eric drops down with a Sit Out Powerbomb, crashing through the table!

Crowd: FUCK YEAHHHHHHHH!!!

Gena: I DON"T FUCKING BELIEVE IT! Both men are laid out. We need medics out here! That's not your usual table. That thing is like a pussy, meant to take a beating!!!

Chad: Gross. The medics are coming down to check on both men, and we might have to stop this match! Dr Gracie and Dr. Smith check on both men, with almost no reaction. Gracie goes to talk to the referee, and as he's about to call for the bell...

Gena: Weaver and Javi both push the medics away! They're a bloody fucking mess, and they need to call this quits, but they're too fucking stubborn, and the fans love them for it. Eric pushes them all back as he picks Javi up and dumps him over the barricade.

Chad: Eric rolls himself over, falling on top of Javi. They both settle there for a second and then Eric gets up and pulls Javi toward the ring. He rolls him inside with great effort. As Javi sits there, staring up at the ceiling, his eyes roll back.

Gena: Eric climbs onto the top rope, slow but sure, and the fans get louder and louder. Eric looks out as he attempts a true high flying move, just for them! He comes crashing off with a Five Star Frog Splash! He hooks the leg!

ONE!
TWO!
THREE!NO!KICKOUT!

Crowd: WHAT THE FUUUUUUUCK?!?

Chad: I agree with them! Javi is not ready to lose that belt, and it took an act of God for him to kick out of that one! Even Eric can't believe it!

Gena: Eric picks Javi up, but Javi charges him into the corner, hitting repeated Shoulderbutts. He handsprings back and then nails a sickening Spear for the Javi Bux combo! He hooks the leg!

ONE!
TWO!
THREE!

DING DING DING!

Liam: Here is your winner and STILL SCU Underground Champion... Javier Gonzaaaaalezzzzzz!!!

"Way Down We Go" plays, but Javi doesn't even move. Instead, he sputters blood in a mist as he continues staring up at the ceiling. Eric is knocked out hard, and now the medical team is finally able to assist both men onto gurneys. Javi gets the luxury of the referee resting the belt on top of him as he is assisted out of the ringside area, followed promptly by Eric as the crowd has to give both men their dues for this match!

---

It is a rare thing for there to be a tie in any awards category, but when it happens, it is always well deserved. The Freebird team of London Underground may not have won the coveted mixed tag titles during the judging period, but never-the-less, it was a rare thing indeed for them to be on the receiving end of a loss. Whether they have the titles or not, they have been seen by many as the cornerstone of the mixed tag team division.

When the mixed tag team division was first ignited, one other team besides London Underground stood up above the rest, earning their shared spot in the limelight; that being Lachlan Kane and Sierra Williams, known collectively as Team Eggplant! Sierra and Lachlan were seen as something of an unproven commodity at the time, but when they ended the second reign of the Hall of Famers and Dual Grand Slam Champions, Kain and Mercedes Vargas, nobody had doubt that they belonged! Lachlan and Sierra dominated the scene in a way not seen since London Underground themselves did, and they even surpassed the length of London Underground's reign, setting a record for the longest reign in that division! One only can hope we see these two teams clash over those titles, but for now, they share this award!

---

A worker, a young man in his mid-20s with a soft, porcelain complexion clad in navy blue coveralls occupies his time backstage by fiddling with the remnants of a camera base, broken after being knocked over during a match. His attention is grabbed by the unexpected arrival of Fox Riley who approaches from behind and announces her presence with a rapid tapping on the shoulder.

Fox: I'm looking for a secret room.

She explains in a chipmunkian squeal.

Fox: It's most likely guarded since I found it once before, probably by some oiled up musclebound behemoth wearing next to nothing. Have you seen anything like that?

Worker: Wow..., I've never heard such a unique voice before. It sounds like...,

Impatiently Fox interrupts him.

Fox: Yeah, yeah, I know, like I should be doing cartoons. Just answer the question, have you seen such a place here?

Dropping the broken camera down to his side he rubs his chin in consideration of Fox's question.

Worker: Come to think of it, I have. Just down the hall to the right, next to a stack of wooden crates.

He gestures in the intended direction as Fox takes off in a brisk stride, only to see that stride broken by the ear-splitting roar of an approaching beast, the king of the asphalt jungle.

King: Hey! Any of you geezers seen Fox Riley? It's urgent that I find her little ass!

Recognizing the roar as that of Scott Schreiner Fox backpedals to the worker who has resumed fiddling with the broken camera. Reaching into a pink nylon fanny pack secured about her waist she pulls out a $20 bill and waves it in front of his face. Speaking hurriedly,

Fox: Wanna make a few extra bucks?

Worker: Who do I have to kill?

Fox: Tell that guy yelling that you saw a pair of dimples run into the parking lot.

Worker: A pair of dimples?

Handing the crisp bill to the confused employee Fox breaks into a sprint, reaffirming her request.

Fox: Verbatim!

---

Justin: The following match is for one fall... making their way to the ring first weighing in at 145 pounds, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.... Siiieeeeerrrraaaaa Willlllliiiiaaaaaammmmms.

"The final episode" by Asking Alexandria blares out as strobe lights hit the entrance in time with the music. Sierra steps out with a black bandana over her face as she throws up her hands and makes her way down to the ring talking trash about her opponent

Justin: And her opponent... weighing in at 132 pounds, from Tampa Florida.... Roooooo

iiii Johhhhhnnnnnssssson

The opening guitar riff of Rush' "Limelight" begin on the PA system. The cameras pan around the arena, and as the lyrics begin, Roxi Johnson rushes through the curtain and stops, a huge smile on her face. She soaks in the cheers and treks onward, seemingly greeting every fan, before climbing up on the apron and looking out at the cheering crowd, before entering the ring and climbing the turnbuckle and raising her arms in the air to massive cheers. She jumps down from the top turnbuckle and lands in the ring, turns to the hard camera side and dropping to a knee, and giving the "I love you" in sign language pose. She stands and begins jumping up and down in an exercising manner as the music cuts out.

Adams: This is going to be a good one Belinda.

Simone: By the look on Sierra's face it's going to be brutal as well.

Sierra and Roxi stand in the middle of the ring while Justin quickly slips out, all the while Jasmine is ready and waiting to get this one underway. It doesn't take long for the SCW fans to start a "Roxi" chant bringing a smile to the SCW's legends face. Jasmine calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Sierra doesn't waste nay time as she goes right after Roxi, rushing towards her knocking her down with a shoulder barge. While Roxi is down Sierra helps her back up to her feet but only to whip her back to the canvas with a vicious arm drag. Roxi tries to roll towards the ropes to catch some air, but Sierra comes in hard with a double knee drop right to the midsection of Roxi. Roxi screams out in pain as the fans start to rally behind their superhero. Roxi tries to get back up to her feet but Sierra comes screaming in with a headbutt to the back of Roxi's skull.

Adams: Like a bull in a china shop, Sierra isn't giving Roxi a chance.

Simone: Well she knows what Roxi can do inside the ropes, it's smart thinking.

Sierra looks as if she is going to sweep the legs right out from under Roxi with a Russian leg sweep but Roxi counters, spinning around with in an instant and dropping Sierra to the canvas with a pin point DDT. The fans applaud their hero as Roxi takes a few seconds to herself to regain her composure.

Simone: Roxi seems rattled.

Adams: She did just get cracked by a vicious headbutt, she is probably seeing double.

Roxi gets back to her feet and she drags Sierra up with her, pushing her towards the ropes and once Sierra springs back towards her Roxi scoops her arms around her and drops her back first onto the canvas with a frighteningly quick power slam. Roxi hooks the leg looking for the win.

ONE!

NO! Not even close as Sierra kicks out feverishly.

Adams: Sierra wasn't going to go down without a fight.

Simone: Roxi had to try, the longer you let Sierra stay alive in a match the harder she is to take down.

Both females are back up to their feet and they come rushes towards each other, they lock up on a power struggle that Roxi seems to win as she forces Sierra back into the ropes. Roxi lets her go but only so she can whip her forehand across Sierra's chest over and over and over. The fans oooh out at the sound of skin hitting skin. Roxi yanks Sierra's hand into her chest before she wraps her up for a belly to belly Suplex, bouncing Sierra off the canvas like a rag doll. Roxi once again hooks the leg, looking for the win.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! Sierra fires out of the pin and she doesn't waste any time, rolling away from the superhero.

Adams: Now Sierra just looks angry.

Simone: Angry would be an understatement

Sierra drags her self back up to her feet, she turns and Roxi is looking to drop her with a running knee but Sierra side steps it and sends Roxi hurling into the ropes, while Roxi stumbles backwards Sierra drives her into the canvas with a reverse neck breaker. Roxi bounces off the canvas, while Sierra gets back up to her feet quickly and comes rushing back in with a powerful leg drop across the throat of Johnson. Its Sierra turn to hook the leg looking for the victory.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! Roxi powers out of the pin fall.

Adams: that was a close call a VERY close call.

Simone: Sierra starting to feel her groove here.

Sierra doesn't allow Roxi to get back up to her feet on her own as she drags her by her long red hair before she pushes Johnson into the corner. Sierra runs across the ring, only to turn around and rush back towards Roxi and she slams her whole body onto hers. Roxi slips down the corner and is now sitting on the canvas, giving Sierra the idea of coming at her hard and fast with a rally of knees to the face. Roi is trying to cover up, but Sierra is too fast. Jasmine warns Sierra but she just offers up a wicked smile.

Adams: Sierra could get herself disqualified in a second.

Sierra stops her onslaught, only so she can drag the seemingly lifeless Roxi towards the center of the ring. Once in position Sierra goes towards the ropes and like a cat she springs up to the top rope.

Adams: are we going to see AIR CANADA?

Sierra looks back over her shoulder and with ease she springs off the top rope and comes crashing down with a beautiful moonsault.

Adams: Punch a stamp in Roxi's passport, because she is done.

Sierra hooks the leg and Jasmine starts the count.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! somehow someway Roxi manages to kick out and this match is still alive.

Simone: Sierra is gutted absolutely gutted.

Adams: I can't believe it... Sierra can't believe it and to be honest the glazed over look on Roxi's face tells me that SHE can't even believe it.

Sierra makes her way back to her feet, taking some time to get the wind back in her sails before she looks down at Roxi who is still laid out on the canvas. Taking a different approach Sierra goes towards Roxi's legs, grabbing hold of them she looks to wrap Johnson up for a Sharpshooter.

Simone: Sierra is going for a different approach here.

Adams: If she can't get Roxi to stay down for three she might as well try and get her to tap out.

As she tries to roll Roxi over, Roxi starts to stir, trying to donkey kick her way out of Sierra's hold but Sierra holds on for dear life trying to keep the hold she has on her legs. Both Bombshell's are screaming out, as Sierra tries once more to roll Roxi over. Roxi lashes out with a vicious kick of the legs and sends Sierra flying into the ropes. As Sierra stumbles back on the return Roxi is back up to her feet she is staggering and swaying but that doesn't stop her from grabbing Sierra's head and spiking her with a DDT.

Adams: Sierra is all laid out.

Simone: I don't think she knows what day it is.

Roxi swoops in and scraps Sierra up from the canvas only to snap her back down with a snap DDT. Roxi rolls her over and adds a little salt to the wound with a rally of punches to Sierra's face before she gets up and rushes towards corner of the ring. She climbs the turnbuckle, and as soon as she hits the top rope Roxi doesn't hesitate as she comes crashing back in with a glorious split legged moonsault.

Adams: SUPER STAR PRESS!!!

Roxi hooks the leg, looking for the win.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner... ROOOOOOO

IIIIIIII JOOOOOHNNNSSSSON!!!

Roxi is helped up to her feet by Jasmine who raises her arm in victory.

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Kingingiseisha "Hitamashii" Shirasu is seen backstage with his managers Johan Svennson and Giovanna Teixeira. He has his recently retained TV Championship sitting on his shoulder as Hitamashii decides to discuss how he feels about not being on the High Stakes card tonight.

Hitamashii I am the SCU TV champion, and not to be on a major PPV card at all baffles me, but at the same time, being on TV every week with my title on the line warrants me a little break.

Hitamashii smiles as he thinks about how he won his first 2 defenses and plans on defending his title.

Hitamashii I know that I had tough competition in my first 2 title defenses against John Blade and Jerry Cain, but know that I will do everything in my power to keep this title and be the most talked about champion SCU has EVER HAD.

Hitamashii cackles and he, with his managers in tow, decide to go into the locker room to get ready for the remainder of High Stakes as the scene fades to black.

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Some thought this comes as something of a surprise, but the fact that Fenris won this award two years running proves that you don't have to hold the World Championship in order to prove your success rate. Fenris lost the prestigious title in March of 2019, but since that loss, he has not suffered a single defeat since, taking on and defeating all contenders put in front of him. He has not pushed for an obligatory rematch, some saying he sees little need for an "ornament" when his work inside of the ring speaks for itself. And so does this award from his fans and peers.

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Justin: The following match is for one fall... making her way to the ring first weighing in at 120 pounds... from Miami Florida... Keeeeirrrraaa Fiiiissssherrrr Joooohhnssson.

"Like a Phoenix" begins to slowly play as the lights go out. Two lights from the stage is seen showing Keira's shadow, raising her arms. The lights come back on as Keira turns and walks down the ring. She slaps a few fans hands as she slides in. She raises her hand and shouts out, "Like a HERO, BABY!" as she waits for her opponent

Justin: And her umm, urgh... opponent? Diamond....

Diamonds by Rhianna blasts over the PA system and out walks Diamond who nervously but somewhat yet confidently walks out behind the curtains. It doesn't take her long to walk down the ramp and she enters the ring ready to get this match started.

Keira and Diamond stand toe to toe in the center of the ring as Jacob Summers looks over towards the time keeper and he calls for the bell.

Adams: Keira looks like she is going to rip Diamonds head off.

Simone: Some major bad blood between these two.

DING DING DING!

Like a bull that's seen a red flag Diamond launches herself towards Keira and with her right hand she launches a slap right across Keira's face. Keira only slightly moves from the attack, but as she turns her head to look back towards Diamond there is a look of anger glowing in her eyes. Diamond lets out a scream before she turns tail and rushes towards the ropes.

Simone: Well that's a new one.

Adams: Diamond is running away.

Diamond tries to dash out between the middle and top rope, but she hooks herself up leaving herself open for Keira's attack. Keira walks up behind her and grabs a hold of the back of her head, before she sends her plummeting to the canvas with a vicious skull breaker. Keira wastes no time in hooking Diamond's leg.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! It was ALMOST THREE! But Diamond appeared to kick out.

Adams: I feel like her body accidently had a convulsion and that wasn't meant to happen.

Simone: I mean, you're not wrong?

Keira looks beside herself, even she wasn't so sure what just happened. However, Diamond scoots herself back up to a sitting position she quickly crawls across the canvas towards the ropes hugging on to them for dear life.

Simone: Smart thinking by Diamond, even though it's the most cowardly thing I have ever witnessed in my career.

Jacob warns Keira but the superhero is seeing red at Diamond's evident display of cowardly behavior. Reaching down Keira grabs a hold of Diamond's legs and she yanks her away from the ropes, causing Diamond to scream. the sound of her scream is enough to bring members of the crowds' hand sup to cover their ears from the pain.

Adams: If only screaming was a useful wrestling move, Diamond might have got some leverage with it.

Simone: Thank God it isn't.

Keira is straight back on the attack and she scoops Diamond up only to drag her back down with a three giant German suplexes. Diamond's body bounces off the canvas like a rag doll and Keira once again goes for the win as she hooks her leg looking for the three count.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! Somehow Diamond gets her foot up on the bottom rope stopping Jacob's count. Keira looks at the referee and is livid but Jacob points to Diamond's leg on the bottom rope and they both look at each other as if they can't believe it.

Simone: This must be a joke, right?

Adams: It turns out that Diamond has great ring awareness.

Simone: I smell a rat.

Adams: That was me, sorry Chili Corn dogs don't agree with me anymore.

Simone: You're disgusting.

Keira gets back up to her feet and she rushes straight back over towards Diamond who is staggering to get to her feet with the use of the ropes. As Keira comes in looking to attack Diamond from behind. Diamond drives her elbow backwards, socking Keira right in the eye. Keira stumbles backwards and Diamond spins around and starts unleashing a fury of open palm slaps across Keira's body. Keira is stumbling backwards and trips herself up and Diamond takes advantage by dropping down onto her with a somewhat weird looking leg drop. Diamond now goes for the pin fall.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! A partially blinded Keira kicks out. Diamond slaps the canvas aggressively before she gives Jacob a mouthful for his efforts.

Adams: Did we just witness Diamond almost pin Keira?

Simone: Yes, yes, we did... crazy things can happen at High Stakes.

Keira gets back up to her feet, with one eye open she rushes towards Diamond who quickly side steps her letting the superhero run into the ropes before she stumbles backwards towards her. Diamond looks around, it looks like she is unsure on what to do but she reaches out towards Keira and brings her back towards her, she wraps her arms around her looking for a Suplex of some sort, but Keira's feet don't leave the canvas and the SCW crowd roar to life with a chorus of laughter.

Simone: Oh dear.

Adams: At least apply some pressure and look for a bear hug or something?

Keira just muscles her way out of the hold and shoves Diamond out of the way but as Keira rushes in towards Diamond, Diamond ducks her assault spins around and turns the tables on Keira with a beautiful spinning heel kick. Keira drops to the canvas and Diamond rushes over to take the victory.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! Keira kicks out just in time to keep this match alive.

Adams: Well, I can't even fault that move it was seamless.

Simone: And very familiar style of execution.

Diamond is beside herself in anger as she lashes out towards Jacob with her words, Jacob just points to his official SCW referee shirt basically telling her to shut up. Diamond gets up from sulking but as she was wasting time Keira had made it back up to her feet and in a mad dash, she was coming straight for her. Keira powers into Diamond with a shoulder barge dropping the precious stone to the floor. Keira bends down and scoops up Diamond only to slap her back first to the canvas with a Suplex. Diamond is screaming in pain.

Adams: I think Kiera is going to unleash Sin.

Simone: Well there was whispers.

Keira lifts Diamond up and Diamond tries to get off the back foot by launching herself towards Keira, but the superhero drops her with a stunning chick kick.

Adams: The Seven Sins.

Keira doesn't go down for the pin as something has snapped inside her as she screams out. Lifting Diamond up to her feet she staggers and sways from side to side but that doesn't stop Keira from hitting another perfect chick kick onto the chin of Diamond. Keira drops down and hooks the leg looking for the victory.

ONE!

TWO!

NO! Somehow Diamond kicks out and the whole crowd can't believe it.

Adams: Am I dreaming?

Simone: No, and I bet Keira wishes she was.

Keira gets back to her feet, her eye still swollen and partially closed but that doesn't stop her from watching Diamond drag herself across the canvas towards the ropes. Diamond uses the ropes to climb up to her feet. Keira rushes towards her, Diamond ducks out of the way but Keira spins on the balls of her feet and tucks Diamond's head under her arm before she leaps up, bouncing off the tope rope before spinning and driving her down with a bulldog.

Adams: DEADLY SIN... IT'S THE DEADLY SIN!

Simone: WHY DO YOU ALWAYS YELL?

Keira hooks the leg and Jacob makes the count.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner... Keeeeeeiiiiiirrrraaaaaaaa Fissssshhhherrrrr-Jooooohhhnsssooon.

Keira gets up to her feet and Jacob raises her hand in victory.

Simone: And this match is over and I am happy with the result!

Adams: I knew that you would be happy if it ended this way!

Keira continues to celebrate her victory and as she does it is in this moment that Diamond slowly rises to her feet. Teddy jumps on the apron to distract Keira which gives Diamond a chance to stand behind Keira.

Adams: This is getting ridiculous and it looks like Diamond is sizing up a Diamond Cutter. Wait where are you going Belinda?!

Belinda throws her headset down as she walks over to where Teddy is. She pulls him off the apron as she kicks him and delivers a very massive DDT to him. The entire crowd begins to cheer loudly as she mouths something to Keira. Keira turns around and Diamond tries to go for her Diamond Cutter. Keira however shakes her head as she turns Diamond's mask making sure she can't see. Diamond throws some random punches which don't land anywhere and Keira smirks as she grabs Diamonds mask and pulls it right off revealing KATE STEELE!

Adams: It's Kate Steele!!!

Kate locks eyes with Keira and Johsnon launches a sevin sins kick catching Kate right in the face. The petite woman staggers as Keira grabs her by the head and delivers a very massive Diamond Cutter to Kate. Both Kate and Teddy are both unconscious on the floor as the crowd goes nuts.

Adams: And that is how you make an impact. Big victory for Keira here tonight!

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Never before has SCW seen such a dominant force in the Bombshell division than the day Alicia Lukas set foot in our ring and staked a claim to being at the top! Alicia is now a two-time World Champion, holding the championship for a combined 245 days as of press time. And in her second reign, she has broken new records in the number of successful title defenses, taking on all comers who want a title shot and defeating them! As 2019 slowly draws to a close, there is seemingly no stopping this young woman's domination!

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We cut backstage to find Alex Jones and Austin James Mercer in street clothes watching the show, Alex with a scowl on his face and Austin just watching silently. Alex shakes his head and looks at his friend and stablemate

Alex Jones: Do you believe this shit?

Austin again stays silent.

Alex Jones: We are both left off the biggest card of the year and this is what they have instead?. This is what is booked over us?. Is this a joke?. Fools who want to quit, no names from that piece of crap lower company SCU, yet you and I, two of the biggest stars in SCW, you a former world champion and myself a goddamn legend, sit back here doing nothing?...it's a travesty and the ultimate disrespect.

Austin nods and slowly gets to his feet.

Austin James Mercer: I get it, I do, believe me I'm not happy either. It seems like I'm forgotten. Cast aside. And it's made me realise maybe you're right...maybe...I do need to learn to pull the trugger.

Alex Jones: I'm glad you see it my way.....they'll learn Austin....they'll learn we should not be disrespected.

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Justin Decent climbs the ringstairs and move into the middle of the ring where he brings the microphone in his right hand to his lips.

Justin:The following match is scheduled for one fall...Introducing first...

The cameras scan back to ring side while the lighting in the arena dims down to nothing. In the background a techno bass drum solo comes to life on the personal address system, before an array of bright coloured lights start flickering sporadically. "I'm laid back, I'm feeling this" sounds, alerting the crowd to the beginning of let's get ridiculous by Red Foo. As the arena comes to life with a night club vibe the lighting at the top of the ramp picks up. The lighting picks up the movement of the black curtains being pushed to the side and out walks two large muscular men. The men are dressed only in a pair of white shiny pants, while their shoes are made out to be horse hooves on top of their heads in a large Unicorn head hiding their identity. As the two shirtless giants make their way onto the stage, it's brought to everyone attention that they are each dragging a long thick piece of white rope. As the two men continue down the walkway, the item that they are pulling finally pops out from behind the curtain.

Justin: Making her way to the ring, weighing in at one hundred and twenty nine pounds, from St. Helena California she is Sin City Wrestling's Little Miss Sunshine Meeeeeellloooody Grrraaaaacee!!!

The fans come to life with cheers as now on top of the stage Melody is seen sitting on top of a carnival ride. She's seated on a large white Unicorn who is sliding up and down a golden pole; similar to a merry go round. Sitting side saddle in-between the wings of the unicorn Pegasus Melody starts waving adoringly to her fans, who are cheering her on. The two giant men drag the Carnival ride to the middle of the ramp way before each setting down their ropes and making their way towards the moving horned horse. Both men reach up and grab onto Melody's delicate figure and help her down from the unicorn. Giving each of the boys a firm hug the bubbly blonde takes off towards the ring slapping the fans hands along her way. While the men drag her noble steed back up the ramp, Melody finally reaches the ring steps that she quickly runs up. Walking along the ring apron giving the fans a little shake of her tail feathers before stepping over the middle rope Mel enters the ring. Making her way around the six sided ring Melody is waving wildly at the fans, while dancing unable to contain her excitement. As her theme dies down of the personal address system Melody makes her way over to her corner and takes off her furry hood making sure that she puts it down gently.

Adams: Melody Grace is back in SCW.

Simone: Yes she is but it is for the last time if you can believe everything that she and her opponent have been saying...and speaking of her opponent.Justin: And her opponent,

Suddenly, the arena lights turn off and the crowd is hyped up for what was in store. As the opening of "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 blares across the PA system, the mood of the crowd changes instantly and the arena is under the subtle glowing of the lights. As the lyrics finally kick in, a figure emerges; the highlight of their attire is being under the illusion. Mercedes Vargas stops short of the entrance ramp, hands on waist, and overlooking the crowd.

Justin: Making her way to the ring, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, weighing in at one hundred twenty five pounds, MERCEEEEEDEEEES VAAAARGAAAAS!

Cheers, boos and catcalls soon greet her. Oblivious and yet satisfied with their reaction for several seconds, she flips her long hair, then makes her way to the ring. As she goes up the steps and walks to the end of the ring apron, she climbs to the turnbuckle, then turns her head back as the camera shows her determined expression-perhaps a message that her opponent will be in for a tough fight. Mercedes vaults into the ring and walks over to the opposite corner where she relaxes along the corner ropes.

Simone: I have to say Jason that this match up will definitely be one for the ages. Mercedes is climbing a big hill facing Melody Grace. But the question will be how prepared is Melody for this match?

Adams: She's been a stay at home mother since she left and one has to wonder if she's been training enough to face Mercedes.

Simone: Well we are about to find out because there goes the bell.

DING DING DING!

Mercedes and Melody meet in the middle of the ring as Drew Patton gives them their instructions for a fair fight. Melody nods and cockily holds her hand out for a shake which is slapped away by Mercedes who smirks then uses a backhand against the face of Melody staggering her to the side. Mercedes raises her arms as Melody brings a hand up to her cheek. Mercedes brings her hand to point to Melody who is straightening up as Vargas mouths to the crowd. Mercedes turns to find Melody there behind her and is staggered herself by a forearm from Melody. Vargas staggers towards the ropes and is followed by Melody who uses another forearm to her back. Mercedes stumbles into the corner and turns to face Melody who begins to hit her with punches. Covering up, Mercedes finally manages to push Melody away from her far enough that she is able to bring Melody to the mat with a clothesline. Melody rolls to her hands and knees and is brought back down with a kick to the midsection from Vargas. Curling up into a fetal position cradling her stomach. Mercedes kneels down and grabs Melody by her hair and pulls her up to slap her face again before slamming her face first into the canvas and rubbing it across the mat.

Adams: What cheek from Mercedes Vargas treating Melody with such contempt.

Getting to her feet, Vargas reaches down for Melody's hair after pulling her to the middle of the ring and rolling her to her stomach. Pulling hard on her hair, Mercedes then uses a curb stomp to drive Melody face first into the canvas again. Pushed back by Drew, Mercedes holds up her hands with a smirk as Patton moves to check on Melody who has pulled herself towards the ropes. Mercedes leans on the ropes across from Melody who is pulling herself up on the ropes. Mercedes then charges across the ring with bad intentions but as she launches herself at Melody but finds herself flying over the ropes that Melody had pulled down. Mercedes lands on the outside and rolls up against the barricade as Melody drops to the mat and rolls slowly to the outside where she moves to pull Mercedes to her feet then whips her against the ring apron. Mercedes lays on the apron as Melody moves grab Vargas' arm and moves her towards the ring post then wraps the arm of Mercedes around it and puts her foot against the steel and then yanks hard on the arm causing Mercedes to scream out in pain. Melody lets her go as Drew motions for both women to get into the ring. Melody rolls into the ring as Mercedes moves away towards the ring steps.

Simone: Melody giving some pain to Mercedes. Do you think that is a smart move on her part? I mean Mercedes can sometimes come back using the pain to make it difficult for her opponents.

Mercedes shakes her arm trying to get feeling back into it as Melody rolls out of the ring once more and moves slowly towards Mercedes before reaching for her shaking arm and pulling her towards an irish whip into the ringpost but Vargas reverses it and sends Melody into the ringsteps. Melody is upended as she is thrown against the steel steps and is lying on the mats clutching at her shoulder. Mercedes is on her hands and knees from the force of the whip but is quicker than Grace getting to her feet. Pulling Melody up, Mercedes sees Patton making his count and rolls Melody under the bottom rope, crawling in after her. Grabbing her legs, Mercedes rolls Melody into a figure four that she torques up by putting her hands on the mat and leveraging her body upwards. Melody screams in pain as she rolls trying to turn the hold over. Mercedes yells at Melody to submit but she shakes her head and yells out no as she fights to reach out for the ropes or to turn the move. Mercedes taunts Melody by slightly twisting the hold to give her hope then pulling it away again. Melody clutches at her head as she fights the pain and rolls once more. Mercedes again taunts her with a teasing move to roll over but Melody takes advantage of the momentum and reverses the figure four forcing Vargas to release it.

Adams: Mercedes taunting Melody with hope. Not a smart move against Little Miss Sunshine.

Simone: Not really considering that Melody was able to escape the figure four being used against her.

Melody crawls to the corner as Mercedes works her way to her feet and moves to pull Melody to her feet. Melody staggers slightly and is brought down with a kick to the back of her head. With Melody on her knees, Vargas uses a front flip facebuster on Grace then rolls her to her back. Grabbing the leg of Melody, Vargas rolls her up as Drew drops to the mat and hits it. Melody grunts as she forces her shoulder up to prevent the pin. Mercedes forces her shoulder back down for a one count but this time Melody pushes her up. Frustrated, Mercedes pulls Melody up by her hair and then fights Melody to her feet to catch her by her hair to whip her to the mat again. Melody quickly rolls to the ropes and then out of the ring. Mercedes is quick to the ropes as well and reaches through the ropes to pull Melody to the apron and upwards but Grace is able to use a forearm to the head to back her off. Sliding into the ring between the legs of Mercedes before kipping to her feet then jumps on the back of Vargas to lock in a sleeper hold.

Simone: Melody is on the back of Mercedes and has that sleeper lock held in tight.

Mercedes staggers back and slams Melody into the turnbuckle. Arching back, Melody manages to hold onto the sleeper but Mercedes then slams her into the turnbuckle once more and Melody let's go of the hold. Mercedes stumbles out of the corner as Melody follows her out and then uses a running springboard bulldog to slam the face of Vargas into the mat. Mercedes is slow to get to her hands and knees but is taken down with a running leg drop to the back of Mercedes head. Melody spins and rolls Mercedes over into a pin attempt. Drew drops and counts two before Vargas kicks out. Melody angrily slaps the canvas and pulls herself to her feet. Looking down, Melody picks up the legs of Mercedes and locks in a sharpshooter then rolls her over and sits back into the hold. Mercedes screams out and reaches towards the ropes.

Simone: What a reversal for Mercedes. Melody may have had a little ring rust but it seems to have been beaten off.

Melody holds the sharpshooter in as Mercedes clutches at her head then fights to get out of the hold. Inch by inch, she pushes up and forces Melody to loosen the hold enough for Mercedes to roll into the hold and take Melody off her feet. Melody staggers to the ropes and Mercedes quickly rolls to the outside. Melody sees this and rolls out of the opposite side and then rushes towards Mercedes and uses the ringsteps to launch herself off them and takes Mercedes off her feet with a flying clothesline. The crowd goes wild as Melody gets to her feet and then pulls Mercedes up and rolls her into the ring. Melody gets on the apron and moves towards the turnbuckles to climb them. Mercedes is slow to her feet as Melody straightens up on the turnbuckle then launches herself with a drop kick at Mercedes. The two are on the mat but Mercedes is down on her stomach as Melody gets to her feet. Looking at the prone Vargas, Melody moves to lock in her Quackers lock but Mercedes is closer to the ropes than Melody saw and is able to drop her arm over the bottom rope. Melody is told to release the hold on Mercedes. Pulling Mercedes off the ropes, Melody drags her to the middle of the ring and then locks on her MGC submission hold which has Mercedes screaming and reaching for the ropes but has nowhere to go. Drew drops to ask if Mercedes is willing to submit. Mercedes attempts to disagree but finally her hand drops to the canvas as she taps out.

Simone: Mercedes is tapping out to Melody's hold and once again is losing to Melody.

Adams: I can't believe that Melody hasn't lost a step. I wonder if this means she might be making a comeback.

Simone: Good question Jason, good question.

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winner of the match, Melody Grace!

Melody gets to her feet and then rushes the turnbuckle after Drew holds up her arm in victory. Climbing the turnbuckles, Melody soaks in the cheers of the fans. Mercedes rolls out of the ring disappointed and moves up the ramp leaving Melody in the ring celebrating.

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The cameras pan backstage after the match to see Melody walking back through the black curtains. It doesn't take long for a line of superstars and bombshells to form giving her hugs. The fans are still cheering for her in the background as Odette swoops in and steals a hug from her best friend.

Adams: This has got be an emotional night for both Melody and Odette.

Simone: There's a lot of memories and good times between those two.

Odette lets her go reluctantly but only so Despy can rush in. he goes for a crash tackle hug, but he misses, stumbling into Odette and Gabriel who just look at him.

Despayre: I'm not very good at this.

Despy and Angel clear their throats before they turn around to face Melody who has a beaming smile on her face. Despy isn't known for hugs but he and Angel let down all their walls as they run towards Melody tackling her for a hug.

Adams: I'm not crying you're crying... wait is that an actual tear?

Simone: Don't you dare say another word.

Despy who is normally first to let go in the hug doesn't want to let go but he can see that Pussy Willow has made her way into the picture and is looking for a hug. Pussy doesn't waste a second as she grabs Melody into her arms giving her a firm meaningful hug.

Adams: The work mom and work daughter team.

After Pussy moves away, Gabriel, Synn, Ben and Evie all step in each grabbing a hug from the now retired Melody. It doesn't take long for the camera to shift away from the group and towards the man that's standing towards the back. J2H. The crowd roar to life even though they love to hate him. He ignores them and watches as his wife walks towards him with purpose. Tears streaming down her face. Reaching out James tucks her into his arms for a gentle hug, holding his emotional wife. Simpson can be seen standing behind James, with baby James in his arms. As the crowd continues to cheer for Melody and all she had done for SCW. James takes a moment to cup the sides of her face in his hands, wiping away her tears while saying a few quiet words that are only between him and his wife before he softly plants his lips on hers. His face was a stunned mixture of happy, but his eyes couldn't hide his sadness for her.

Adams: I don't care what anyone says, I'm crying.

James gently let's go of his wife, but only so he can take his son away from Simpson before swiftly turning back towards Melody grabbing around her as well in a huddled family hug. As the three Huntington-Hawkes huddles together in a family hug the cameras slowly start to fade on the emotionally raw image and head elsewhere.

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When Sin City Wrestling merged with Honor, some of the greatest matches between each promotions champions took place to determine the new hierarchy of the wrestling world. And nowhere else was that excitement in history being made than when the SCW World Bombshell Champion Dani Weston took on and defeated Honor Champion, Alicia Lukas! This match had it all; action, drama, technical prowess, brawling and aerial displays. They showcased just why the female of the species is more dangerous than the male, and why womens wrestling is a tried and true staple of the wrestling profession! And while Dani emerged victorious in this encounter, Alicia Lukas proved herself to the minds and eyes of all who watched this historic contest. Both made a name for themselves this night, and for SCW as a whole!

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The scene opens backstage at High Stakes IX where we see Jessie Salco standing around a bunch of weapons that could possibly be used in her upcoming Chamber of Fate Match against Christina Rose.

Jessie: It all started when I saved everyone from dying from boredom because of Christina Rose's pointless segment, then I attacked her again the following week and Christian got on my case for attacking Christina with weapons, and yet when the time came for him to create the poll to determine the match type between me and Christina, he chose to add a Chamber of Extreme Match which, off course, I voted for, can you say hypocrite?

Jessie says before motioning to the weapons around her.

Jessie: And what do you know? The winning match type was the Chamber of Extreme Match, if I could be bothered, I'd put up a Shocked Pikachu meme, possibly with Christian's face photoshopped onto it, but I won't! Around me are all manner of weapons that I can and will use to beat the crap out of Christina tonight so who knows?

Jessie picks up a steel chair.

Jessie: Maybe I'll cave your head in with a steel chair? Or maybe.........

Jessie tosses the chair aside and picks up a baseball bat.

Jessie: I'll call my shot and hit your head into the cheap seats, scoring a home run in the process? Or maybe.........

Jessie tosses the bat aside and picks up a barbed wise bat.

Jessie: I'll make you bleed again? Or maybe I'll forgo all these options.

Jessie drops the bat and holds up her fist showing that she is wearing the brass knuckles.

Jessie: And just end this feud the same way it started? All roses have thorns Christina and unless your willing to prove that by bringing out Christina, you'll find out the hard way that there are only thorns left on this rose!

Jessie walks off as the scene fades.

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The light shines down on the Lei Tai platform, connected to the six sided ring. Liam Gagnon is standing in the center, next to special referee, Blasted Monk. The crowd cheers loudly for them. On each side of the platform stands the competitors.

Liam: The following contest is a Lei Tai Match for the SCU Combat Championship! The rules of this match are simple. One can only win via Knockout, referee stoppage, or disposing of your opponent from the platform. Iiiiintroducing first, the challenger. From the Snowy Mountains of Canada, standing at 5'6", she is... Winter Elemental!!!

The spotlight moves over to see Winter as "Broken Dreams" by Shamans Harvest plays over the speakers. She is clad in shorts, a sports bra, and boxing style gloves. She raises them up as the fans give off a mixed reaction.

Liam: Aaaaand her opponent, from Tulsa, OK standing at 5'3" and weighing in at 115lb, she is your SCU Combat Champion... Sister Esther Shepherd!!!

The light shifts over to Sister Esther as "Chasm" starts to play. Esther is dressed similarly to Winter. Her SCU Combat Championship is around her waist and she shows it off while making sure to seem modest under the lights. However, the fans boo her wildly, and she looks pissed off by this, but maintains her composure.

DING DING DING!

Chad: Sister Esther looks more determined than ever in this match, while Winter seems to think Esther is a joke. She waves her off and begins jogging in place on her side of the tai.

Gena: Esther proved she did her research. And while she might be a radical right winged religious zealot, she's not dumb enough to go against someone who trained in China, who probably did many of these battles with a blindfold.

Chad: Esther holds out her gloves and motions for Winter to come get some, but not in that kind of way. That's a sin!

Gena: When Winter shakes her head and tells her to come to her, Esther motions a Spinebuster and laughs. I think that might have gotten under Winter's skin a little as she walks to the center line.

Chad: Winter goes to swing at Esther, but Esther blocks and konks Winter on top of the head, more of an insult than an offensive maneuver. With a dazed Winter, Esther begins throwing lefts and rights, even getting a nice kick to Winter's side.

Gena: Esther gets Winter toward the edge of the platform and goes to punch her, but Winter moves out of the way. Esther teeters on the edge, but turns on the ball of her feet to get steady placement.

Chad: Referee Blasted Monk watches carefully as Winter catches Esther with a direct punch to the center of the forehead. Esther pushes Winter to get a few feet of safety. She then grabs Winter as best as she can with the gloves.

Gena: She tries to throw Winter off by the hair, but the grip is not strong enough and Winter hits several kicks to Esther, bringing the action to the center of the tai platform. She hits a Headbutt to Sister Esther that causes her to stumble backward.

Chad: Esther guards her face, leaving her body open for kicks and punches from Winter. She takes them with a loud grunt. Then, she unleashes a flurry of punches of her own, backing Winter up within a foot of the edge of the platform.

Gena: Esther swings for another Right Hook, but Winter ducks out of the way, and Esther is on the edge. She tries to balance herself, and Winter goes for a Running Kick, but Esther finds her footing and moves out of the way.

Chad: Winter comes to a halt. She finds a jab to the face, sending her back to the corner of the platform. She looks down to see the roughly eight foot drop and she pushes forward, hitting a Bell Clap to Esther's ears.

Gena: Esther puts her gloves up, and Winter once again goes to work on the body. She gets Esther to the center of the platform once more. It looks like it might be shifting in Winter's favor as Winter throws punches with all she's got.

Chad: Winter gets Esther down to one knee. A knockout could see Winter walking away as the new SCU Combat Champion. Otherwise, she has to work Esther toward the edge again.

Gena: Esther sweeps Winter off of her feet, and she climbs on top of Winter, throwing punches just as hard and just as fast as Winter was, but right to Winter's head! Esther doesn't let up until Winter's eyes are closed. When Monk goes to check on her, Winter jolts back to life.

Chad: Esther doesn't seem too happy about that, but she rolls with it. She begins kicking at Winter, edging her toward the end of the platform. Winter tries to stop it, but she's not successful. Once she's on the edge, she trips Esther up.

Gena: The champ falls to her hands and knees, and Winter climbs over her. She begins punching at the back of Esther's head until Esther rolls over. She throws a Headbutt in Winter's face, and then Monkey Flips her... to the arena floor!

DING DING DING!

Liam: Here is your winner and STILL SCU Combat Champion... Sister Esther Shepherd!!!

The crowd boos Esther as she stands tall on the platform. She takes her gloves off and tosses them down at Winter before she goes to the center of the platform and drops to her knees, praising the almighty and basking in his light. Blasted Monk hands her the SCU Combat Championship belt, and she holds it up in the air, still on her knees. She is beaming now, and she lays it on the mat to continue praising as "Chasm" by Flyleaf plays over the speakers.

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Alicia Lukas has set new records in wrestling, and has broken a new one entirely by becoming the first-ever female Wrestler of the Year! And anyone who has kept a close eye on not just Alicia, but all of the men and women who put their bodies on the line to entertain the SCW Universe, you know that this award is well deserved! While others got nominations themselves, Alicia's name was on seventy-five percent of the ballots, proving the respect her peers and the fans have for her and everything she has given to this sport! And she shows no signs of slowing down, and we are all the better for that.

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Fox: Holy..., I was hoping I'd be wrong.

Through saucer-like lenses she gazes upon a towering, brutish figure, safely tucked in behind a stack of wood crates. Her arms, beefy and thick are folded across a hefty chest with long braided dark hair extending to the small of her back. She stands stoically in front of an unmarked door, a towering six and a half feet. Clad in a tightly fit blue with black security uniform she stares blankly ahead, ignoring the various passersby while maintaining vigilance over her station. Apprehensively Fox emerges from behind the crates, taking a blunted comfort in the laws of the land preventing such a monster of a human being from attacking, or maiming or eating her and slowly approaches the ebony colossus, one baby step at a time. Standing before the security guard Fox cranes her neck, way up and asks in her trademark squeak,

Fox: Excuse me, what are you guarding?

Unmoving the guard barely acknowledges the blonde's presence with a curt, throaty grunt.

Fox: Must be important huh, like, a secret room or something?

Though she had hoped to elicit a more telling response Fox instead receives another grunt. Reaching up she waves her hand in front of the amazon's face to at least provoke a word from her mouth but nothing is said. Jumping up and down in a comical attempt to make eye contact she once more fails to draw a reply, this time not even a grunt. With slumped shoulders she withdraws, her brow furrowed in heavy thought as she speaks softly to herself.

Fox: Hunh, I've got to find a way to get into that room she's guarding. I know it's Christian and Mark's secret makeup room!

An answer comes seemingly from above with the guard suddenly vacating her post and stomping across the bare concrete floor towards a water fountain on the other side. Quick to act Fox leaps from her position as the guard's back is turned and darts for the door which is unlocked. Quickly she lets herself inside, shutting the metal door behind with a gentle clang before the guard can return to her post. Inside the darkened room she fumbles against the cold, plastered wall with her left hand in search of a light switch which she flips up to reveal...,

Fox: A mop closet? What the hell?

Before she can fully reopen the door to retreat the thudding sound of heavy footsteps approaching alerts her to the guard's return. She closes it back quickly before being spotted and squats down to think her way out of this unexpected predicament. Afraid to simply knock on the door and asking to be let out – mostly in fear of being crushed or eaten alive she elects to sit in silence until an idea crosses her mind prompting her to fish through the pink fanny pack to retrieve a silver cased iPhone XS Max.

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Justin: The following match is our special Chamber of Extreme Cage Match!!!

The slow church bells of "Unsainted" by Slipknot are heard throughout the arena before the choir starts singing the words, when Corey Taylor joins in and the drumming picks up the the lights flashing across the arena.

Justin: Introducing, from Miami, Florida, "The Heavy Metal Angel" Jessie Salco!

As the song kicks into high gear with Corey's scream Jessie emerges from the back headbanging along to the song before finishing with the christ pose at the top of the ramp and making her way down to the ring, she slides into the ring and perches herself on the middle turnbuckle waiting for the match to begin.

Justin: And her opponent....

Meganerd by YTcracker begins to blast all across the speakers as it does so Christina Rose makes her way from the back curtain with her fiancee Seleana Zdunich. Christina smiles as she blows kisses to the crowd as she makes her way down to the ring. She slaps the outstretched hands of all of the roaring fans. She quickly slides into the ring and kips up to her feet as she waves her hands in the air getting the crowd behind her. She jumps around a bit as she tosses her eye glasses to her fiancee. Seleana smiles as she catches them as she claps for her future wife.

Justin: Standing in at 5'5 and weighing in at 115 pounds!! Christina Rose!!!

DING DING DING!

The match between Jessie and Christina has gotten under way as both Bombshells look around the cage and we see all kind of different weapons hanging around the cage as well the barbwire of the top of the cage. Jessie charges in on Christina and whips her into the ropes and executes a dropkick that sends Christina into the ropes. Jessie jumps on the ropes and grabs the head of Christina as she sets her feet on the cage and jumps off in an attempt to deliver a modified Bulldog Headlock in the middle of the ring before going for the cover

ONE!

TWO!

Christina kicks out at the count of two as Jessie runs to the ropes and hits a Springboard Moonsault, only to be hit by Christina as she lifts her knees as that causes Jessie to roll around holding her ribs. Christina turns her attention to the cage and sees a chair and has an idea. She grabs the chair as she plants it in the center of the ring before turning her attention back to Jessie, who slowly starts to str again. Christina grabs Jessie by the arm and smashes the arm against the steel chair before grabbign the arm once more and sits on the shoulder of Jessie and pulsl back hard on the injured arm. Causing Jacob to ask Jessie whether she wants to submit to the submission hold. But Jessie screams out no and slowly gets to her knees before rolling through as that causes Christina to lose her balance and falls into the rope. Jessie quickly gets to her feet and drives a knee into the face of Christina before turning her attention to the chair that Christina used earlier on

Adams: We are going to see a side of these two women that we have not seen much off

Simone: Well you have to if you want to survive in a match like this

Jessie places the chair in front of Chrstina, whrapping her arms around it to hold it while she charges to the other side of the ring. There she charges back in on Christina and executes a Cannonball into the steel chair as that causes the chair to fall away from both ladies as Jessie rolls in the ring with a look of pain on her face while holding her back as Jacob is checking on first Christina as her face is busted open due to the impact and later with Jessie.

Crowd: Holy Shit! Holy Shit!!

Jessie slowly starts to get to her feet, hoding her back with one of her hands in support while grabbing the hair of Christina whom are covered in blood of her face. Jessie wants to lift Christina up to her feet for a next move, but gets surprised by Christina who grabs her by her waist and pulls her into her as that sends Jessie face first into the turnbuckles.

Adams: That was a move of desperation

Simone: Maybe, but it at least worked

Christina sees her own blood dripping on the canvas as she screams out in agony as well as frustration before turning her attention back to Jessie. Executing a Bronco Buster on the back of Jessie as she sits down on her back. Christina then climbs the turnbuckles and grabs a.....

Simone: Handcuffs???

Christina grabs the wirst of Jessie and locks the cuffs around her wrist and locks the other end of het cuffs to the cage as Jessie is helpless. Trying to break free from being locked, but is unable to do so. Christina grabs a Kendo Stick as she measures Jessie and hits the stick into the lower back of Jessie who screams out in agonizing pain.

Adams: These two have been at each other for a while, words finally need to be translated into action

Chrisina is tasting her own blood as she blasts the kendo stick against the back of Jessie once more before wrapping it around the throat of Jessie and pulls back on the kendo stick. Jacob cannot stop her from using the stick as a weapon due to the type of match, but attempts to plead with her to stop the onslaught on her opponent to no evail.

Adams: I have a feeling that Christina is too far with her mind to listen to reason

Jessie is attempting to break free from the grip using her free arm to reach for the face of Christina. But she pulls her head back far enough so that Jessie cannot reach for her. But delivers an elbow into the midsection of Christina as that causes her to loosen the grip she has with the stick on the throat of Jessie. Jessie deivers a back kick to the midsection of Christina as that gives her some breathing room from her opponent and reaches for the ref and grabs a key out of the backpocket of Jacob Summers and free herself from the hand cuffs. Christina charges in on her,k but Jessie sidesteps as that causes Christina to hit the ropes and when she comes off the ropes gets kicked in the face by Jessie who delivers a spinning high kick. She drops to the ropes, leaning against the roeps to catch a breather while looking around the cage for another weapon and smiles as she sees barbwire baseball bat.

Simone: No way

Adams: I agree, this is too much!!!

Jacob reasons with Jessie, who tells him to get out of her way as she walks over towards the cage wall where the baseball bat is attached to. She reaches for the baseball bat as Christina is starting to stir again and gets eventually behind Jessie who is strugglign to get the barb wire free from the cage wall. Christina grabs her waist from behind and is attempting to execute a German Overhead Release suplex. But Jessie has got the ring ropes locked with her hands as well as her feet around the bottom rope. Struggling to resist the wrestling move that her opponent is attempting to put on Jesie. Christina lets go and bashes a few shots of her forearm into the back of Jessies neck and lifts her over her head for the release overhead German suplex. But Jessie is able to land on her feet and executes a backbreaker on Christina and goes for the cover.

ONE!

TWO!

Thre.....

Christina gets her shoulder off the canvas as Jessie looks around in shock, believing that this should have done the job against her opponent. She takes a few moments to collect her thoughts and remembers the baseball bat and turns her attention to get it from the cage wall. After a few times pulling on the bat she gets it free and stares at it with a look of satisfaction

Adams: What is going on in her mind???

Simone: I don't even want to know!!

Jessie runs her fingers across the barb wire and then turns her attention to Christina. Who is struggling to crawl to the ropes and pull herself to her feet as Jessie turns her attention back to the barbwrie covered bat. She nods her head and charges in on Christina, aiming the part of the baseball bat that is covered with barbwire to the face. But Christina lifts a foot to kick the baseball bat into Jessie as that connects with her face.

Simone: Good God!!!

Jacob checks in on Jessie, removing the basebal bat from her face as we see blood pouring from her forehead as well as her right cheek. A replay of the incident is shown on a split screen as the fans are cheering both women on as they are seeing chaos and two bombshells that are doing absolutely everything to win the match. Jacob signals that both Jessie and Christina are okay to continue the match to the outside officials as we see Christina pulling herself up to her feet and has a look of determination on her blood covered face that she wants to end the match on this oppertunity that has presented to her. Wiping some blood from her forehead as she climbs the turnbuckles and sets herself up for her patented finisher.

Adams: I think it is time for The Mega Buster!!!

Christina leaps off the turnbuckles with as she tucks herself into a Cannonball and is aiming to hit Jessie. Who has rolled out of the way as that causes Christina to hit the canvas hard. Her body is stunned as Jessie takes advantage of the situation as she grabs the head of Christina and drags her to the ropes where she executes her Springboard DDT to the center of the ring as Christina hits the steel chair with her face that was there already as Jessie rolls her over and goes for the cover.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: The winner of this match!! Jessie Salco!!!

Jessie rolls off of Christina and breathes heavily as her arm is raised in victory

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A soft vibration accompanied by a gentle humming by the Galaxy phone lying face down on his desk alerts Christian to an incoming message. Recognizing it as the special setting for text messages he reaches for the phone, his hazel eyes squinting curiously at the brightly lit screen. Who would be texting him in the middle of a show rather than simply popping into the office, and for what reason? The talent tends to keep themselves busy prior to their matches by warming up, chatting and exploring, preferring to save the drama until after the fact. With a sigh he grabs the phone and turns it over to read the message. It is from Fox...,

'HEPL! TArped IN A CLOSET BY A Giant monster in a secrutiy unforim. Too scared 2 call u she might hear me and eat me or sumfin. She been standning heer 4 2 hrs with her arms folded over her chest not moving. HUGE! Save me plz!'

The hastily, and very poorly typed message draws a brief chuckle from Christian who replies with a message of his own...,

'So just knock on the door and tell her that I said to let you out?'

No more than a handful of darting seconds pass by before his reply is answered,

'2 biig! Ima sayting right here.'

The message causes him to break in a peal of onrushing laughter which draws the attention of his co-owner mark Ward who looks up from his own desk sporting a half-cocked grin and asks,

HS: What's so funny?

Christian Underwood: I found Fox.

He says, handing his phone to Mark, allowing him to read the message for himself which draws a similar response from the normally stoic Brit.

HS: What kind of security staff are we hiring to guard a bloody closet?

Rubbing his chin in pondering, Christian thinks back and recalls a recent hiring of several new officers, but none of them were selected to make the trip to Hawaii. So, who could it be? Their veteran staffers knew better than waste company time in such a manner. In fact, the only applicant he could recall with such an aptitude was one who was never called back. An extremely tall and muscular woman with long dark hair and a chocolate complexion..., a woman who had taken it upon herself to dress in uniform and report for duty regardless.

Christian Underwood: I think I know who, remember Trenesha, the applicant we turned down two months ago but is still showing up in uniform?

HS: The tall black girl, the one who's always working even though she's never been on the payroll? That screwy bird has better attendance than we do!

Christian nods with a wry grin,

Christian Underwood: and I still have her application on file with her phone number.

HS: Please don't tell me you're going to hire her?

Christian scoffs.

Christian Underwood: Not a chance! Why pay somebody who's willing to work for free? I just need her number to call and tell her to bring Fox here to the office. Do me a favor? Since you still have my phone will you text Scott and tell him to hightail it back here while I call Trenesha on the office phone?

Mark dutifully complies as his lips purse into a twisted grin in anticipation of the plan currently unfolding coming into fruition.

Christian Underwood: Oh, and call medical please? Ask them to bring some ice packs here.

Licking his own lips in devilish glee he adds,

Christian Underwood: Fox is gonna need them!

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This one was close, but in the end, the work provided by this one person can not be denied. She is our Graphics Goddess. A dedicated RPer and serves also as match writer and occasional guest judge. Annie has been with us through the tough times and the good times, and she has been a part of our success for as long as we can remember. Graphics for results and RP banners for our fed members, and sometimes she freshens up the marketplace with new images of SCW merchandise! She has no idea just how valuable she is to us, but we are hoping that this award serves as a reminder, and a thank you.

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The camera pans to the ringside area, and Drew Patton steps through the ropes, greeted as usual by the symphony of jeers reserved for most, if not all, wrestling referees.

The arena fades to black as the screen lights up and we are treated to an old school movie countdown image.

5
4
3

Suddenly the countdown is stopped by claws slashing through the image and a cat's roar sounds through the arena. A single spotlight shines down onto the side of the stage where the band, American Murder Log, is set-up and Katra Zdunich steps out. Kelly Taylor starts the drums and percussion that cues Katra to start playing the signature opening riff to the Janet Jackson song, "Black Cat." At the 0:22 mark, Alissa Lacroix and Zenna Zdunich come in with the bass and matching second guitar. At the 0:40 mark, Linnéa Lacroix starts the vocals and a graphic appears on the Tron screen that reads "The Cat" Seleana Zdunich. The band proceeds through to the first chorus when Seleana walks onto the stage. The crowd cheers wildly as she nods. Seleana points to her family rocking out and then starts to the ring. She slaps a few hands on the way and then steps up into the ring as Katra starts wailing on the guitar solo. Seleana raises her hands and points at her sister. The band continues through to finish the song as Seleana takes a long look around the crowd cheering her on and chanting her name in unison.

Simone: Conspicuous by her absence is Christina Rose, who normally would be accompanying her wife to the ringside area.

Adams: Not after that Chamber of Extreme match she just went through with Jessie Salco!

Simone: And let's face facts. It's not as though Seleana needs anyone at ringside with her. She is enough of a threat to any opponent on her own.

With Seleana ready in the ring, the spotlight turns back to the band. Katra smirks out at the crowd and then starts to play the opening few notes of Parkway Drive's "Wild Eyes" Linnea, Zenna and Alissa step to the side and start the song's signature chanting vocals and the crowd joins in.

Crowd: WHOA-OH-OH, Oh-Oh-OH! Whoa-oh-OH, OH-OH!

They back off and let Katra go through the chants three times before Zenna, Alissa and Kelly come in with the rest of the intro. Linnéa keeps the crowd singing it as the graphic that reads "Alicia Lukas" comes up on the Tron screen. As Linnéa lets fly with the first vocal for the song, Alicia Lukas steps out onto the stage with a black hoodie over her upper half with the hood up over her long blond hair. She pauses on teh stage as the crowd cheers wildly as well. Alicia nods and then makes her way down to the ring. She runs up the steps before climbing the ropes on the outside. Alicia flips the hood back before putting her arms out, smiling at the crowd and nodding her head in rhythm to the band. She leaps down into the ring from the outside and takes off the hoodie while the band finishes her song

Adams: Can anyone beat Alicia Lukas?

Simone: If anyone can, you're looking at her; Seleana Zdunich. The only woman in 2019 to score a victory over Alicia for that very championship title we are about to see get defended.

Adams: It's no wonder Alicia is all over the 2019 Awards! Dominance is spelled A-L-I-C-I-A!

The two women stand in their respective corners, staring at one another as the introductions are about to begin.

Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the World Bombshell Championship!

Cheers!

Justin: Introducing the challenger! From Los Angeles, California -- Seleana Zdunich!

Seleana raises her hand to acknowledge the cheers, prompting Alicia to roll her eyes quite noticeably.

Justin: And her opponent! From Atlanta, Georgia, she is the reigning and defending World Bombshell Champion -- Alicia Lukas!

Alicia is greeted by boos as she raises her world title, but many fans also greet her with cheers out of respect for her many accomplishments. Alicia hands the world title over to Drew, and he first presents it to Seleana before holding the gold up high for all to see!

Adams: Seleana has waited a long time for this, a one on one title shot!

Simone: And no doubt she plans on making the most out of it!

Drew passes the championship belt out to Justin and the bell is rung!

DING DING DING!

The two women practically leap from their corners and begin to circle, when Seleana extends a hand in good sportsmanship. Alicia stares at it with a critical look for a brief moment, before she accepts and shakes her challenger's hand.

Simone: Seleana is one of the very select few women here in SCW who has earned Alicia's respect.

They then lock up, right in the center of the ring. Alicia has the slight strength advantage over her challenger, and she backs her up against the ropes and holds her there. Drew asks for a clean break -- and he gets it!

Adams: Can you believe it?

Simone: I told you that Alicia respected Seleana.

Alicia backs off with a confident smile, and Seleana comes off of the ropes and the two women jockey for position once again before locking up, but this time Seleana grabs the champion in a side headlock. Alicia does not stay in this hold for long, using the ropes to send Seleana off across the ring. The two women collide in the center of the ring but neither budges. Alicia then takes her turn and races off of the ropes and this time Seleana leapfrogs over her. Alicia comes off the far side and right into an arm drag! Seleana comes after her but Alicia sweeps her legs out from under her and jumps on for the pin...

ONE!

But Seleana kicks out!

Both women are right on their feet and Alicia swings for a short-arm clothesline but Seleana catches her arm and attempts to turn it into a backslide, but once again Alicia's strength comes into play as she powers Seleana over -- but Seleana lands on her feet and she jumps onto the champion for a monkey flip, throwing her over but Alicia lands on her feet! Alicia spins around as Seleana kips up and they square off, the crowd applauding the athletic display!

Simone: Both women are going to go all out at this Grand Prix of wrestling!

Alicia then hold a hand up, asking for a test of strength.

Adams: Oh surely Seleana knows she won't win...

But Seleana eyes her hand cautiously before gradually accepting. The two women lock up one hand, and then slowly the other -- and almost immediately Alicia takes control and she begins to power Seleana down -- but Seleana uses her flexibility by kicking her leg up and breaking the hand grip. Seleana then twists Alicia's other arm into a wrist lock and she runs up the ropes, drops down to use the ropes as a catapult and she back flips, throwing Alicia over with an arm drag!

Simone: We had to figure Seleana had a game plan and is going to use her speed to her advantage!

Alicia slams her hands onto the mat and she charges Seleana but the challenger hip tosses the champion over! Alicia sits up but Seleana is right on her, diving off the ropes with both knees to the shoulders in a Meteora and she hooks both legs under her arms!

ONE!

TWO!

But Alicia kicks out, and rolls back, trapping one of Seleana's legs and right into a half crab!

Adams: Where the hell did that come from!?

Simone: Straight from Alicia's extensive repertoire! Which is why she is such a dominant champion!

Seleana's body is contorted unnaturally, as Alicia holds her tight. Drew asks Seleana if she wants to tap, but Seleana clenches eyes and teeth and shakes her head no, refusing! She tries to drag herself closer toward the bottom rope, extending an arm but Alicia wisely uses her arm to hook Seleana's own, preventing her from reaching it. Alicia then switches tactics, changing the half crab and into an STF.

Adams: Boy Alicia is picking her apart!

Simone: Alicia is a proud woman and does not want to lose her cherished World title. She is sending a message to all other Bombshells out there.

But Seleana still refuses to submit, and Alicia huffs in annoyance as she releases the hold and drags her challenger up, but Seleana stops her fast with a knife edge chop! Alicia staggers back, holding her sternum in stinging pain, but she returns fire, throwing a forearm into the side of Seleana's head! Seleana staggers back and then she strikes with a European uppercut, almost knocking the champion off of her feet! Alicia comes right back, and she throws hammering forearm blows, one right after the other, into Seleana's head!

Adams: Do you get the feeling that whole 'feeling out' process is done and over with?

Alicia spins around and doubles Seleana over with a spinning kick to the midsection, then she snapmares the challenger over and delivers a penalty kick to the back! Alicia drags her into a standing position in a rear waist lock, attempting to deliver a German suplex but Seleana puts on the brakes, blocking it with her boot behind Alicia's. Alicia then clubs her in the back, then sends her into the far corner. Alicia charges in and jumps for an avalanche, but Seleana brings both feet up and catches the champion in midair, knocking her to the mat! Alicia slowly rises, clutching her midsection in agony, and Seleana hooks her up from behind, her legs under the champion's arms, and she leans over the ropes and grabs her feet from the outside, locking in a Tarantula hold!

Simone: But she can only keep this on for so long!

Indeed as Drew orders the break, and begins a count!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

Seleana breaks, dropping to the floor and landing on her feet! She celebrates with the cheering fans in the front row, slapping hands...

Adams: Look out!

Simone: Pay attention!

Seleana turns around to continue the match -- and Alicia suicide dives through the ropes and crashes right into her!

Simone: I know Seleana loves her fans but there is a time and a place!

Adams: Yeah and it just cost her!

Both women are down and stunned, but Alicia fights to return to her feet first, pulling Seleana up along with her. Alicia walks her around the ring by the hair and goes to send her challenger into the ring steps but Seleana reverses it at the last moment and sends Alicia crashing head and shoulder first! Seleana then quickly climbs up onto the ring apron, and then ascends to the top! Alicia slowly rises to her feet, holding hr shoulder with one arm, and Seleana performs a dearth defying moonsault from the top of the corner to the outside, wiping the champion out!

Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!

Adams: Couldn't have said it better meself!

Simone: Now everyone out there knows why Seleana Zdunich is the number one contender!

Seleana has enough in her to rise once again, pulling Alicia up along with her and she rolls the champion back inside! Seleana again climbs to the top of the near corner, but this time flies inside and lands right on top of the champion with a dazzling 450 splash! Seleana with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

TH-Kick out by Alicia!

Adams: How!?

Simone: Neither one of these ladies wants to lose out on this opportunity!

Seleana drags the worn down Alicia Lukas up to her feet and sends her into the corner again! The impact sends Alicia staggering out and Seleana comes off the ropes for a bulldog, but Alicia puts on the brakes and suddenly counters with her arms around her waist and she brings her over in a German suplex!

Simone: These two know each other so well, neither is able to maintain the advantage!

Adams: But when they have it, they are dealing some damage!

Alicia however is not finished! She holds onto Seleana and brings her to her feet for a second German suplex, and then a third! She arches her back into a bridge for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

Kick out!

Adams: These two Bombshells are spent!

Both women are laying on the mat, exhausted, as the crowd is cheering them BOTH on! Drew checks on both of them before he begins to issue his count against them both...

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

FIVE!

SIX!

SEVEN!

Alicia staggers to her feet, and she brings Seleana up with her and traps her in a three quarter nelson and holds her in position for repeated Muay Thai knee strikes into her exposed upper body! Alicia picks her up onto her shoulders in a fireman's carry...!

Adams: She's going for the Georgia Drop!

...But Seleana counters with a victory roll, surprising everyone -- especially Alicia!

ONE!

TWO!

Kick out!

And as Alicia begins to rise, Seleana comes flying off the ropes with a shining wizard! Seleana then signals to the fans and the crowd rises as one as she runs into the ropes! She comes off, jumps over the prone Alicia and uses the ropes to springboard back....!

Simone: Cat's Eye!

Adams: No! Alicia rolls out of the way!

But Seleana lands on her feet! Alicia charges her but Seleana leaves her feet and catches her with a Hurricanarana! Seleana is on fire as she jumps to her feet and rushes her opponent! Alicia swings for a clothesline but Seleana hooks her arm for a crucifix, then turns it into a sunset flip -- but Alicia counters quickly, hooking her legs and dropping onto her shoulders from out of nowhere!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner, and STILL World Bombshell Champion -- ALICIA LUKAS!!!

Alicia is already outside of the ring and she grabs her championship belt from the timekeeper, holding it aloft as Seleana sits inside of the ring, looking stunned!

Adams: Alicia Lukas retains the title!

Simone: Indeed she does but Seleana took her to limits no other challenger has before! It took something entirely new from Alicia to catch Seleana by surprise enough to score the victory!

Seleana stands inside of the ring, leaning against the ropes as Alicia backs up the aisle, holding her championship belt high and she nods toward Seleana in the ring and salutes her!

Simone: That gesture right there? That is respect on the part of the champion!

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A forceful rapping on the door alerts the bosses to an arrival as they both look up exchanging expectant glances. With a curt smile and a bob of his head Christian answers,

Christian Underwood: Come in.

The door opens with a creaking of the hinges badly in need of oiling and in steps the towering woman known as Trenesha with a desperately squirming Fox Riley tucked under her right arm. Mark directs her with a gesture to set the struggling blonde down on the thickly padded brown leather sofa nestled against the bare concrete wall with Fox squeaking in protest.

Fox: Let me go! I have a friend with a lot of lawyers!

Trenesha gently sets her down on the sofa and turns her gaze onto her would be employers.

Trenesha: Listen boss, I've been meaning to ask you...,

She is cut off by a dismissive wave of Mark's hand as he redirects his gaze onto a pile of paperwork completed long ago, pretending to be busy.

HS: Not now, we both have a lot of work to do, go back to your post. Make sure nobody touches that mop handle.

Trenesha: Yes, sir.

She exits hastily ducking off into the hallway on her way back to her 'post' and both SCW co-owners exhale gratefully upon her departure.

Christian Underwood: That was quick thinking. She was about ask about her lack of a paycheck.

Turning his gaze toward Fox he smiles mischievously.

Christian Underwood: Now then my little Fox...,

His words are amputated by Fox leaping from the couch abruptly and gesturing to her feet.

Fox: Oh shoot! I lost my shoe when she was carrying me here, I need to go back and get it, but she might be out there. Can one of you go with me please?

Once more the door opens with a tired groan as a hulking, shadowy figure steps over the threshold, speaking in a thunderous growl.

Voice: I'll take you.

Stepping into the light reveals a short cut head of bleached blond hair with a dark goatee, tree trunk-like arms, a barrel chest, twitching fingers and an ear to ear grin. Scott Schreiner has returned and extends his anxious digits towards Fox's dimpled cheeks as she recoils in horror, shrinking into the corner of the office, trapped by adjoining walls.

Fox: No, no! I - I'll go by myself, it's ok!

She stammers in a piqued wail trembling as he closes in but finds herself cornered with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide and her cheeks quivering in eminent danger.

Fox: Please! Not too hard... AIYEEE!

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Every RPer is valued here in SCW. Anyone who sits at their computer and gives up their free time to write a roleplay for us is someone to value and appreciate. And when AJ joined SCW, bringing with him the likes of Alicia Lukas, Austin James Mercer, Alex Jones and Sierra Williams, he established himself as not only a talented writer, but a dedicated one as well. Since joining, AJ has not missed RPing for a single match, which few, if any, other RPers can attest to the same. AJ deserves this award. We know it, and everyone who voted for him does as well.

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Vinnie can be seen in his locker room with his wife Valora, the two hold each other tight before he has to get to ringside to defend his title against his nephew Ty.

Valora: I know how much this means to you Vinnie, just make this match a good one and I hope that after this we can look past this and be a happy family.

Vinnie nods his head as he kisses his wife.

Senor Vinnie: I know mi amor, this will be over after this match and i will walk out still your SCW champion. Te amo mi amor.

With that he walks off.

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Jasmine St. John, senior official for Sin City Wrestling, steps through the ropes and is greeted by polite applause as she gives a brief wave to the capacity crowd. She shakes the hand of Justin Decent and takes her place against the ropes, hands clasped before her waist.

Simone: In just mere moments, we will have the Main Event of High Stakes IX, where two family members will face one another for the biggest prize of them all.

Adams: I don't know if I'd call Lora West the 'biggest prize'...

Simone: I was talking about the World Heavyweight title you twit!

Adams: Oh THAT!!

Simone: Yes, 'that.' And this match goes beyond that of a world championship, although that is certainly enough. There has been bad feelings between Senor Vinnie and Ty West ever since Vinnie used Pete the Cactus as a weapon against Ty in order to defeat him.

Adams: Vinnie marrying Ty's aunt didn't help matters any.

The bass kicks up as a heavy fog fills the stage. Yellow and red lights illuminate it until the back of a man is seen through it. The lights vibrate with the base until singing starts and "Pretty" Ty West turns, raising his fists into the air to the mixed reaction of the fans. He arrogantly waves them off with a cocky smirk until he reaches the ring. Once in, he climbs the turnbuckle, letting out a primal 'roar' before jumping down, cracking his neck as he bounces from one leg to the other.

Simone: This is it! Ty's big chance to step from out of the shadow of his now-ex, Fenris, and win the world title!

The crowd is in anticipation of the arrival of the next wrestler as the lights go out and a huge cactus emerges upon the Titan Tron. We hear Epic from Metalachi hit the sound system as a big figure emerges in the dark, he slowly turns around as he stares at the Titan Tron where a large picture of Pete the Cactus emerges. His eyes are fixed on it before turning around and enters the ring. The spotlight shines upon the man as he looks up towards the ring, mumbling something while walking towards the ring. There he crawls over towards the center of the ring and stares at the fans at the front row seats. He then slowly walks towards the neutral corner and sits down and ignores his opponent currently in the ring.

Simone: Vinnie has taken on all challengers ever since winning the championship at Summer XXXTreme XII, but this could prove to be his toughest test yet.

Adams: It doesn't get any tougher than fighting with your family. ... Not that Ty ever really co nsidered Vinnie family.

Justin: The following contest is the Main Event of High Stakes IX! It is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship!

The fans cheer!

Justin: Introducing the challenger! From Tucson, Arizona, weighing two hundred and fifty pounds -- Ty West!

Ty remains in his corner, staring at Vinnie as he is greeted with a warm reception.

Simone: Surprisingly not the 'blowing the roof off' reception Ty normally receives.

Adams: Hey, word spreads.

Justin: His opponent is from Tijuana, Mexico, weighing two hundred and eighty pounds , he is the reigning and defending World Heavyweight Champion -- Senor Vinnie!

Vinnie is greeted with a loud, mixed reception as he stands there, staring at his challenger. Only when Jasmine asks does he remove his championship belt and pass it over to the official's hands. Jasmine walks over to Ty to show him the belt, and he pats a hand to the gold as a good luck gesture. Jasmine then stands in the center of the ring and holds the title up high, and the sight of the most coveted prize in SCW brings cheers from the fans! Jasmine passes the belt out to Justin Decent and calls for the bell!

DING DING DING!

The two big men circle each other and lock up in the center of the ring. Nearly equal in both height and weight, the slightly stronger Ty West manages to back Vinnie into the ropes, and upon Jasmine's request, he makes a clean break.

Adams: Ladies ad gentlemen, even with the world title up for grabs, Ty West is still the Boy Scout of SCW!

Jasmine calls for the action to kick in again, and again the two men size each other up with caution before locking up. Again Ty's size advantage comes into play as he backs Vinnie into the ropes again, but this time the champion drags Ty back into the corner and Vinnie is immediately on the attack!

Simone: Vinnie is a man that fights with honor but his title is on the line and family or not, he wants to win!

Beating Ty in the back with a brutal series of lefts and rights, Vinnie's clubbing blows send his opponent/nephew down to one knee, where he follows up with a knee lift right into the face that knocks Ty's head back into the corner! Pulling Ty to a vertical base, Vinnie buries a fist into his mid-section, then sets him up for an Irish whip, but pulls him right back into a knee to the stomach that sends Ty tumbling down to the canvas, clutching his chiseled midsection!

Simone: Ty is put together as well as any man here in SCW, but that many blows with a man Vinnie's size will eventually wear you down.

Clutching his stomach, Ty rolls over into a precarious position where Vinnie drops down and starts unleashing an assault to Ty's head with knee strikes! Vinnie stands up and follows up with a guillotine leg drop across the back of Ty's head and neck before rolling him over and making a cover.

ONE!

TWO!

Ty kicks out.

Vinnie pulls Ty up and Irish whips him off the ropes and charges right into him with a clothesline that fells the 6'4" powerhouse! Ty manages to stand up, clearly shaken, as Vinnie lurks back behind him. Ty turns around, Vinnie runs up and clotheslines him again! This time, Ty falls and Vinnie drops down as well and rolls to the outside, taking Ty along with him.

Simone: Somehow this does not bode well for Ty.

Adams: What were we saying about Vinnie willing to really fight to retain his championship, family or not?

Vinnie grabs Ty and wraps his arms around his waist and runs him right back into the hard ring apron. Landing a forearm smash to the sternum, Vinnie then slams Ty's face into the security railing and sets to whip him into the metal ring steps, but Ty reverses it from out of nowhere and Vinnie tumbles into them so hard that he knocks them over and goes tumbling himself!

Simone: And Ty is perfectly willing to fight just as hard in order to take that gold away from 'Uncle Vinnie!'

Adams: Oo! I hope Ty didn't hear that!

Simone: Ty West is not finished yet!

Ty picks Vinnie up off the ringside floor and throws him head-first into the steel ring post before rolling him back into the ring, knowing he ha to get him back in the six-sided ring to pin or tap him out in order to become champion. Ty follows him inside as Vinnie slowly gets to his feet, holding his head in pain, and Ty lands a boot to his mid-section and wraps his big arms around Vinnie's upper body and whips him over with a belly to belly suplex and right into the cover, hooking the inside leg!

ONE!

TWO!

Vinnie gets the shoulder up!

Ty picks Vinnie up and executes a dead lift gut wrench suplex, followed up with a double knee drop to the head and right into another cover.

ONE!

TWO!

Vinnie kicks out!

Adams: Ty isn't wasting time, getting paid by the hour. He's going for the win every chance he gets!

Ty pulls Vinnie up and whips him into the corner and runs in after him for a clothesline but as he hits the turnbuckles, Vinnie turns up the steam and charges out with the same idea and they clothesline each other!

Simone: Both champion and challenger are down!

Adams: Didn't this routine go out in the nineties?

Both men lie motionless as the crowd try to help them to their feet by clapping in unison but still the pair fail to budge as Jasmine begins her mandatory count!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

FOUR!

FIVE!

SIX!

SEVEN!

EIGHT!

Ty is the first man on his feet, pulling himself up with the use of the ropes, and tries to clear his head. Vinnie stands as well and Ty clobbers him with a right to the jaw, then sets him up for an Irish whip but from out of nowhere, Vinnie reverses it and upon the rebound, scoops Ty up and drops him to the mat with a sidewalk slam! Vinnie covers him, hooking the inside leg!

ONE!

TWO!

Ty kicks out!

Simone: There is still fight left in the champion!

Vinnie gets to his feet, pulling Ty up along with him. Vinnie Irish whips him into the ropes and plows into him with a high knee! The impact sends Ty back into the ropes and this time Vinnie greets his nephew with a big boot, right to the mush! Vinnie peels the challenger from the canvas and shows an impressive display of strength by scooping the two hundred and fifty pounder onto his shoulders in a human torture rack!

Simone: You were saying something about things that went out in the nineties?

Adams: But enough about Mariachi.

With Ty in the precarious positioning, Vinnie starts to spin around in a circle and suddenly drops down, taking Ty along with him the hard way with a face-first TKO! Pulling Ty up again, this time Vinnie locks him into a front face lock and signals for a vertical suplex. He grabs the side of Ty's tights and again shows his strength by lifting him up for a vertical suplex but he suddenly drops and swerves down, landing right on top of him in a Jackhammer!

ONE!

TWO!

Ty kicks out!

Vinnie pulls Ty up and sends him into the ropes, swinging for a clothesline, but Ty ducks under the blow and wraps his arms around his waist from behind and brings him over with a release German suplex, dumping Vinnie right on the back of his head!

Simone: Would you like your brains sunny side up, or perhaps scrambled?

Adams: Well if it's Ty we're talking about ... over easy.

Ty groggily gets to his feet, pulling the dazed Vinnie up along with him and takes him right straight back down with a high angle suplex! Ty then lifts Vinnie up high in position for a crucifix powerbomb, displaying impressive power of his own! Ty then starts to spin in a circle until he collapses into a sit out powerbomb, rocking the world champion!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-Vinnie kicks out!

The crowd cheers!

Adams: I thought Ty had him! I thought we had a new champion!

Simone: Ty thought the same! You can see the frustration evident on his face!

Ty's eyes are wide as he slowly runs both hands down his face in stark disbelief! Ty ten stands and goes to run Vinnie into the corner but the attempt is reversed and Ty gets thrown in face-first instead! Ty staggers back out, and Vinnie picks him up and over with a Trifecta of German suplexes, one right after the other!

Simone: How in hell is Vinnie fighting back after suffering that powerbomb!?

Adams: He landed on his head?

Upon impact of the final German suplex, Vinnie immediately has Ty trapped in the Mariachi recliner!

Simone: This could be it! Vinnie may have him for the win right here!

Adams: It all depends on how bad Ty wants it!

But as much pain as he is in, Ty shakes his head "no" at Jasmine's request to tap out! Ty instead uses his powerful legs to push himself forward and closer to the ring ropes, hoping for a break! Ty wrests an arm free and extends, getting close -- when Vinnie rolls Ty back and over -- and straight into the Rings of Mariachi!

Adams: Smooth switch there champ!

Simone: And they are in the center of the ring! Ty has literally no place to go!

Jasmine is right there in front of Ty, asking him if he submits but Ty says no! He shakes his head and yells out in pain from the submission hold! Ty's arms are trapped but he uses his legs to try and gain ground, reaching toward the ropes but he is too far away! Ty's eyes are clenched shut and teeth grinding, the pain absolutely unbearable until he finally taps!

Adams: He tapped! He tapped!

The bell rings and the crowd cheers and boos the victor!

DING DING DING!

Justin: Here is your winner, and STILL World Heavyweight Champion -- SENOR VINNIE!

Vinnie is handed his championship belt as the defeated and despondent Ty West rolls out of the ring, thoroughly upset over the loss as Vinnie celebrates inside of the ring!

Simone: Vinnie overcame everything Ty West threw at him, and he remains the World Heavyweight Champion!

Vinnie continues to celebrate, holding his championship up high when another figure slides into the ring from behind!

Simone: What... who on earth would...??

Adams: It's Alex Jones!!

Vinnie turns around and Alex just stands there with a confident smirk on his face, and the two stare each other down inside of the ring!

Simone: I can not believe Alex Jones is out here spoiling the victory celebration for Senor Vinnie!

Adams: I can! You saw what he said on Twitter! Vinnie never beat him in their title match! Alex Jones is staking his claim to another shot at the world title! And doing so at High Stakes IX!

Alex indeed points at Vinnie's belt, then uses both hands in the universal belt sign around his waist! The two men exchange some heated words before Alex flips backward over the top rope, landing expertly on his feet on the outside.

Simone: Fans, we are out of time! We will return to Tucson, Arizona on November third! But in the meantime, for Jason Adams, I am Belinda Simone!

Jason smiles and waves at the camera as the closeout shot is of Vinnie staring down Alex Jones as the credits begin to roll....

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THANK YOU! To Chris, Mark, Erik, Wong, Andy, AJ, The Lord MK, Gerrit, Court, Annie, Jenny, Fizz, Britt, Stewart, Seleana, Devin, Cross, Geno, Todd, Casey, Meg, Laura, John Blade. Also again to Annie for the great match banners and award banners and to everyone who roleplayed!