OCW Certified Greatness 2025 "Future Investments"

Women’s Future Investment Ladder Match
Participants: Ashley Moore, Junko Jiirota, Sarah Moore, Skadi

Looking forward to seeing reactions and audience opinion on this one.

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JynX (c) vs Rust Cohle
OCW North American Championship Match

Rust has proven himself in high-stakes environments—his showing at Wrestlution against Bolek was just the latest in a string of big match performances where he’s shown his ability to shift gears and rise to the occasion. JynX, by contrast, brings unpredictability and raw power, but in my humble opinion, lacks a coherent in-ring identity. While he can tap into the same ruthless tempo that Rust thrives in, he doesn’t do so with the same tactical awareness or experience. Rust has faced—and beaten—more refined and dangerous challengers than JynX, and with a title on the line, I expect him to bring that same calculated aggression that’s defined his biggest wins.

Prediction: Rust Cohle

Beatrixx vs Lotus FloJo vs Dragana Cesar
OCW Women’s Pride Title Match

Triple threat matches are difficult to navigate for any champion, but Dragana isn’t just any champion. As a Hall of Famer, former World Champion, and the current Pride Champion, she brings a level of composure and experience that neither FloJo nor Beatrixx can match. That’s before even considering the mechanical edge she holds: her elevated attribute cap allows access to Resiliency, giving her superior durability when it matters most.

Lotus FloJo is no slouch — a former Women’s Champion and Future Investment winner in her own right — but her form has been inconsistent. She’s an opportunist and a striker, which makes her dangerous in this format, but also prone to fading in high-pressure scenarios. Beatrixx has shown promise and striking power, but she’s relatively new to this level of competition, and a triple threat against two veterans is a steep test.

Dragana’s reign hasn’t been challenged by opponents of Lotus FloJo’s pedigree yet, but her ability to stay in control against rookies like Junko and Christine has shown that she hasn’t missed a step since gaining the Pride title. With her technical skill, enhanced resilience, and big-match experience, she’s the most likely to navigate the chaos and leave with the title still in hand.

Prediction: Dragana Cesar

Clickbait vs Junko
 

This match feels like an odd inclusion on the card. Junko is in the Future Investment spotlight, which should arguably be her sole focus right now, yet she’s also being placed in a match with no real stakes and a limited build. That risks diluting her momentum.

Clickbait, while having moments of entertainment and capable of thrilling moments with their high-risk style, isn’t presented as a serious threat — and that’s by design. The character is more of a passion project than a push for contention.

Junko, on the other hand, is a powerhouse with a developing in-ring pedigree. Her offense has weight, purpose, and a legacy-style edge. In a vacuum, Junko should dominate this kind of match — especially against someone as reckless and low-impact as Clickbait. The only question is why it’s happening now.

Prediction: Junko Jiirota
 

Underground Elite vs Cold Front
OCW Tag Team Title Match
 

This is a clash of champions vs challengers, but the momentum meter might surprise you. UE are coming off a clean loss to Executive Order. Cold Front unsuccessfully challenged Mass Effect, are unpolished, but they’re hungry, and smell blood.

Eddie Ramos and Gabriel Vincent have succeeded by contrast and chemistry: Eddie is supposed to be more of a technician, Gabe is supposed to be an impactful striker. But the team’s recent stumble suggests a lack of experience.

Cold Front, by contrast, are two strikers. Samsin Simsin has flashy but most of the time lacks a competitive instinct, he’s just happy to be playing the game. Nate Mac is the more experienced, more decorated member of the tag team, he’s the glue of the team—but glue only works if the pieces want to stick.

What we’re left with is a match between two teams trying to out-class each other in theory, but not necessarily in hunger. If UE stay clinical, they win. If Cold Front get chaotic and punch the champs out of rhythm early, it’s theirs to steal.

Prediction: Underground Elite

Petie Wheat-Straw vs El Parca
OCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

On paper, this is a mismatch. El Parca is a champion with a CV stacked with scalps. Petie is a rising star with his first real shot at gold. But wrestling isn’t paper—it’s pressure, pacing, and presence.

Petie's offense is blunt and big. If he hits clean, anyone is in danger. But El Parca doesn’t get hit clean very often. His style is layered: wear down, frustrate, capitalize. It’s chess with strikes and arm-based assault patterns.

The biggest question: can Petie escalate to the level El Parca lives in? Nate Mac gave Parca his hardest fight in El Parca’s current championship reign. Petie’s still finding his feet but not against world championship talent.
 

This is a chance for Petie to become a made man—or to get dismantled for daring to climb the wrong mountain too soon.

Prediction: El Parca
 

Empress vs B-17
CCW Championship

This match has a lot going on beneath the surface.

Putting aside the inter-gender angle—which is a first for this title—the build has tapped into legacy, ego, and long-overdue opportunities. Empress has been chasing a shot that, until now, the system didn’t allow. B-17, on the other hand, is chasing history, trying to stretch his reign into something unforgettable—and trying not to let it slip away at the hands of someone the belt was never “meant” for.

There’s tension from every direction. The ghost of Kassidy Hayes looms in the background, a reminder of B’s past betrayal. Quartz has called B-17 a corrupting influence on the title, and while that may be speculation, it’s left a stain on B’s reputation. Meanwhile, EMP has already shaken things up just by challenging Bingo.

Both are strikers. Both have pride. But this isn’t just about skill—it’s about who wants it more. And while EMP has every right to want this, my gut says B-17 needs it more. He’s clinging to legacy. He doesn’t want to be the footnote in someone else’s triumph, especially not in a match that threatens to redefine what the CCW Championship represents.

Men’s Future Investment Ladder Match
Participants: John Carter, Joe Deaver, Devon Flash, Inness Quartz

The Future Investment briefcase is a fast track to a world title shot. This year's field tells four very different stories.

John Carter has been here before. A past Future Investment winner, he’s made it clear he wants another crack at El Parca. But that’s part of the issue—Carter hasn’t changed. He’s polished, sure. Skilled, absolutely. But this feels like a retread, and his path lacks the momentum or evolution that makes a second run compelling.

Devon Flash might be the most battle-tested coming in. He had the toughest road through the qualifiers and emerged the hard way. But while he’d make a great briefcase holder, the timing is off. He’s in the middle of a heated feud with RyVaughn, and a win here could distract from or delay a payoff the audience is genuinely waiting for. That’s not a knock—it’s just a matter of focus.

Joe Deaver is an enigma. A “powerhouse” in name only, he doesn’t fit neatly into any box—and that makes him hard to predict. His track record with feuds is shaky, but a win here could be the catalyst he needs. He also has a history with B-17 that could finally find traction with gold in the picture. Deaver as FI holder opens doors—but also questions.

Inness Quartz, though, is the standout. The storytelling around him has been deliberate, violent, and theatrical. His path here—taking out contenders backstage, winning a Street Fight—has been steeped in narrative weight. A Quartz win doesn’t just shift the title picture. It elevates the entire company storyline. Whether he makes good on the Red Guy World Order or not, the chase is more interesting with him holding the case.

Prediction: Inness Quartz
 

If Cheryl vs Marisa ends up happening (is it a confrontation? is it a match? what's the dam code?)

Cheryl Stixx vs Marisa
OCW Women's World Title Match

This is a championship match, but for me, it’s not about belts or rankings. It’s about two women throwing everything they can at each other—mud-slinging about reputation, history, appearance—while being guilty of the same things themselves. It’s hypocritical on both sides, and that’s made it hard to root for either of them.

Some people have enjoyed the back-and-forth, but to me, it’s felt like the same note played over and over. Two similar characters, each trying to out-trash the other without offering much contrast.

I don’t know if Cheryl has the tools—no question there. I’ve only seen one match of hers. Marisa, meanwhile, is on a roll. She’s stacking wins, defending her title, and building confidence.

If Cheryl can grind this out on the mat, she might throw Marisa off. But when emotions run this high, it usually comes down to who can stay focused—and right now, that’s Marisa.

Prediction: Marisa