New Rank & Point System?

[Stacy Clark]

For some time now, OCWFED's ranking system has been, for lack of a better term, broken. Not only was it broken, but it appears to have been shot in the head with a large caliber bullet and put 6 feet under, as it didn't even survive the transition to OCW Version 3. There are many reasons for it's untimely demise, which consist of keeping track of records, increasing roster and the confusing point system which I'll touch on later.

 

Despite the lack of concern by OCWFED superstars, one man believes that the ranking system is an important part of competition and feels it should be given considerable attention. The man I speak of is Damian Alexander. A former business partner of CCW superstar, "Mad" Michael Morrison, Mr. Alexander has made it his goal to give credit to those who have gone unnoticed due to backstage politics or bad representation. He's calling it the "Lord of the Ring" ranking system and here are some of his thoughts on the matter.

 

Damian Alexander - Although no one has said much about the lack of a ranking system in OCWFED, I still believe that many would welcome it's return with open arms. I'm not saying this will eliminate the need for the peer based "Wrestler of the Month" system which is still being implemented, but that a wrestler's skill should not solely be ranked or rewarded in such a manner.

 

There are so many talented in-ring performers who go unseen because they can't say anything snappy on a mic or because they don't run with the "cool kids" as they say. This will give them the opportunity to let everyone know they are more than just verbally challenged guys in spandex.

 

Hopefully, it will also allow GM's to better judge where their superstars sit when it comes to potential title shots and career pushes. If there is a record that shows just who has the chops to hang with the big dogs and who needs to work on their game, it could possibly make for more evenly matched bouts and less disputing in the back.

When we asked Mr. Alexander about this new ranking system, he wanted us to clarify that things are still in the conceptual stage and nothing is set in stone, but the ranking system would consist of a "point system" which ranks skill and showmanship.

 

Damian Alexander - Traditionally, the ranks were based on the difficulty of your opponent and simply whether or not you beat said opponent. There were many holes in this process when it came down to matches that involved more than two opponents, so the new ranking system might avoid such matches until further notice.

 

Another down side was even if you beat 100 guys, you had nothing to show for it because Nate (I Screwed Up the Ranking System With My Inability To Freakin' Lose a Match) Ortiz beat two high ranked guys and shoved you back down to rank 198,875.

 

On paper it looks good so far, but we were concerned about the "showmanship" aspect of the ranking system. If Mr. Alexander was trying to put the spotlight on in-ring skill, why would showmanship even come into play? We asked him about it and here's what he had to say.

 

Damian Alexander - We understand that competition is the most important part of OCWFED with entertainment coming in a very close second, but we can't ignore those who go out of their way to entertain the audience. After all, what good is skill if no one wants to see you wrestle? We don't want 100 Diego Sanchez's putting the audience to sleep every week.

 

However, as I said before, win/loss records aren't always the best way to judge a wrestler. Of course, if you win the match, you will be given a considerable amount of points and although your skill will be the primary source of points, there will be little bonuses for those who wow us with their presentation. After all, character still counts for something these days.

 

Whether or not Mr. Alexander sees his dream come to fruition, this should grab the attention of all OCW/CCW superstars, as it may very well effect their status quo. Whether it's for the better or for the worst... I guess we'll have to see how things play out.

 

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