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Two familiar names will be absent from OCWFed programming for the time being, with Paul Harris and Skadi both stepping away from active competition. In Paul Harris’ case, there are no injury or contractual issues at play. The situation is being described as an open-ended hiatus, with no current timetable in place for a return. There has been no indication that Harris’ status with the promotion has changed, and a comeback has not been ruled out. Skadi, meanwhile, is understood to be away for medical reasons. While specific details have not been disclosed, the decision is believed to be precautionary in nature. In a brief statement, Skadi said: “I’m taking a little time to focus on my health and appreciate the understanding and support. I’ll see you when the time is right.” At present, there is no timetable for Skadi’s return either, with OCWFed yet to comment further on either situation.
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The decision of who Quartz was going to fire also stood out, because it had its own hype package. That extra layer of production really added to the weight of the segment and gave it a sense of importance. It felt like the kind of thing a real wrestling company with a dedicated production team would do, taking a storyline moment and presenting it as something significant. It made the decision feel bigger and more impactful.
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The AC Cobra segment. I felt like the sound design really let it down for me. Cobra clearly had a lot to say, and the delivery was strong, but instead of an interactive crowd reacting to the bars he was laying down, we just got a generic audience background. For me, that took away from the impact. With more dynamic crowd reactions, the segment could have hit so much harder.
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I liked the masking in Clickbae vs The Lobby. The editor went out of their way to hide all the HUDs except for the wrestlers who were actually active in the match. I know from experience that this kind of editing is time-consuming and can be a real pain to pull off, but the effort really paid off. It kept the presentation clean, preserved the mystery of the match dynamics, and made the whole thing feel more polished and immersive.
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WRESTLER NAME: Paul Harris FIGHTING OUT OF: Preston, England HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 211 lbs THEME SONG: "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John SIGNATURE MOVE(S): Adder’s Twist (Dragon Screw variants) Paulicide (Michinoku Driver 5) Mercy Kill (Punt Kick 1) Manji-gatame (Leg Sweep Octopus Stretch) FINISHER(S): Serpent’s Strike (Flying Heel Kick variants) Asp’s Grasp (Heel Hook variants) NOTABLE FEUDS: JynX Mass Effect Anthony Martin ACCOLADES: 1x Undisputed OCW World Tag Team Champion (with Anthony Martin as The Pivot) — December 14, 2024 BIOGRAPHY: “No, I don’t believe in second chances. I believe in first strikes.” There’s a file on Paul Harris. Not thick. Not famous. Not decorated in gold foil or legacy. But growing—page by page, match by match—with red ink in the margins and a quiet sense of threat humming beneath the surface. Educated in the Snakepit of Preston, England — but don’t expect the accent. He doesn’t sound like where he’s from. He doesn’t fight like it either. Paul Harris fights like a scalpel: precise, cold, and entirely indifferent to whether you deserve what’s coming. He debuted in 2015. A decade in the craft. And yet, in OCW, he’s still considered “new.” That label doesn’t sit right with him—and he doesn’t sit right with it. Because Paul Harris didn’t come here to be a prospect. He came here to take apart the mythology of wrestling, brick by brick, body by body. Season 18 Paul faced JynX. Beat him. Submitted him. Broke him. And then watched JynX get promoted, handed opportunities and earn gold. Paul wasn’t promoted. He wasn’t acknowledged. He won the matches and lost the narrative. That’s the moment he realized: in OCW, merit isn’t currency. Visibility is. Season 19. The OCW Booking Committee paired him with Anthony Martin. A man bereft after his leader Aries departed the company. Paul and Anthony's friendship and chemistry were hard-fought for. Together, they became The Pivot. They went undefeated until Summercide 24, where the belts were on the line and Mass Effect stood tall at the end of the night. But they came back. Dethroned Mass Effect. December 14, 2024—Undisputed Tag Team Champions. Then they lost the titles in February 2025. Another loss with Anthony Martin's shoulders pinned to the mat for the three count. Season 20. Started with a triple-threat loss to Claudio Stardom. Then Sheldon Tremblay—former World Champion. Another loss. Then came the inevitable: Anthony Martin, now with the North American Championship. They faced off at Summercide. Paul gave everything. He lost. And right there, in the wreckage of that failure, something changed. He didn’t snap. He transformed. He attacked Anthony Martin. And The Black Adder was born. Then came Maxx Edwards. Another decorated name. Another expectation. But Paul wasn’t playing for legacy anymore. He was there to gut the whole machine and smile while it short-circuited. At 28, Paul Harris is a man ten years into a career that feels like it’s been trying to leave him behind. His matches are elegant assaults. His moves have names like Serpent’s Strike and Asp’s Grasp—not because they sound cool, but because they are cool. Calculated. Clinical. Designed to make you think he doesn’t care about winning—he cares about unmaking you. He doesn’t celebrate victories. He doesn’t mourn losses. He studies you, dismantles you, and leaves without checking the crowd. He’s a tactician who dismantles opponents the way surgeons remove tumours—without empathy, but with terrifying expertise. He’ll twist your leg into a riddle and wait for you to answer it in screams. 10 wins. 17 losses. 37.04%. It doesn’t sound like greatness. But here’s the secret: Paul Harris doesn’t fear the record. He fears what happens if he never breaks it. And that fear—quiet, coiled, poisoned with ambition—is what makes him so dangerous. Because he’s not just fighting you. He’s fighting his own potential. And if he ever figures out how to beat that— God help whoever’s standing in the other corner.
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The hallway is quiet. Industrial lights cast long shadows on concrete. Somewhere distant, a crowd still roars — but it’s no longer Skadi’s roar. Skadi sits alone on a bench near the medic’s station. Her braids are loose. Her wrist tape is half-torn. She hasn’t showered yet. The salt still clings to her skin. She’s staring at her boots. Footsteps approach. A backstage hand offers her a towel. She takes it, nods once. Doesn’t speak. Interviewer: Skadi… anything you want to say about what happened out there tonight? She doesn’t look up. She doesn’t need to. Skadi: She was better tonight. Pause. No bitterness in it. Just fact. Skadi: I hit her with everything I had. And it wasn’t enough. She finally looks up. Her eyes are clear. No tears. Just stormclouds. Skadi: I didn’t come here to make excuses. I came here to test myself. She stands. Not fast. But with weight, with presence. Skadi: I don’t want sympathy. I don’t want pity. I want the next fight. Because the next time I fall… I’ll be one step closer to standing where they can’t knock me down. She throws the towel over her shoulder and walks past the camera. Her footsteps are the only sound. Fade out.
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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
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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. -- 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
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El Parca/Petie videos That slap segment? Nailed it. You could feel the intensity, and it did a fantastic job of setting the foundation of the feud. The LA Knight inspired Petie walk-by? Didn't see that coming, and it got a huge reaction out of me. I also really liked how Parca is being set up against Petie. Petie's a strong baby face, and I'm excited to see where this goes.
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Quartz "All For Love" The music effectively set a powerful, almost 'Terminator'-esque tone, enhancing the intensity of the segment. The technical execution was impressive, particularly the layering and masking of previous events that contributed to Quartz's world view. This added a visually compelling and unique dimension to the video. Integrating the B-17 vs. Jordan Trance backstage footage from The Clash, with Quartz seemingly watching it, was a great touch. It significantly boosted the immersion and narrative connection. The synchronization of Quartz's dialogue with the 2K footage was well done. I'm genuinely curious about the technical process Jake employed to achieve that level of realism. It was a significant contribution to the video's immersive quality.
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Forged in Tradition, Tested by Treachery: The Saga of Skadi Eight months ago, in August 2024, a powerful force arrived in OCW in the form of Skadi Thorsdottir. This imposing Viking woman, radiating an aura of icy determination, carries with her the strength and resilience of her ancestors. Raised in a village steeped in combat tradition, Skadi left her home to explore the world and prove her mettle as a warrior, a journey that has now brought her to the forefront of the OCW women's division. Skadi is more than just brute strength; she is a skilled tactician who approaches every challenge with intelligence and strategic planning. This has been evident in her competitive encounters, where she has exchanged victories with formidable opponents like Junko Jiirota and Christine. While facing setbacks against Ashley Moore, her passionate determination to succeed has only intensified. Her loyalty and compassion were also on display when she teamed with her Scandinavian friend Valkyrie to face the team of Marisa and Sue-Plex. This imposing Viking woman, radiating an aura of icy determination, carries with her the strength and resilience of her ancestors. Raised in a village steeped in combat tradition, Skadi left her home to explore the world and prove her mettle as a warrior, a journey that soon brought her into a deeply personal and challenging rivalry with Marisa. The conflict between Skadi and Marisa became a defining narrative in OCW, a slow-burn rivalry built on contrasting identities and philosophies. For Skadi, it was a battle for self-worth, a fight against Marisa's cunning attempts to undermine her confidence by exploiting perceived insecurities. Marisa, a seasoned heel, believed that sex appeal was her ultimate weapon, a stark contrast to Skadi's conviction that skill and dedication were the true measures of a performer. Their philosophical clashes, played out week after week, drew the OCW faithful into their emotionally charged personal struggles. The tension reached a fever pitch, culminating in a highly anticipated showdown at OCW's 20th Anniversary in December 2024. Despite Skadi's unwavering focus and powerful offense, her pursuit of victory was cruelly derailed by the underhanded tactics of Mad Dawg Davis, who interfered by holding her foot down, allowing Marisa to steal the win. This act of treachery, in the midst of their intensely personal feud, only served to fuel Skadi's determination to overcome both Marisa's manipulative tactics and any outside interference. Most recently, her quest for championship gold, still shadowed by the unresolved issues with Marisa, saw her compete in a crucial Number One Contender's Triple Threat match against Blaine and PERL at OCW End Games in March 2025, vying for a shot at Marisa Welch's OCW World Women's Championship. With her striking Viking-inspired look, powerful in-ring style, and emotionally charged performances, Skadi Thorsdottir remains a captivating force in OCW, her journey inextricably linked to the ongoing saga of her rivalry with Marisa. In early 2025, Skadi’s ambitions turned toward championship gold. She earned entry into the Future Investment tournament by defeating Serena LaDiosa, though the win came via count-out, leaving a cloud of controversy and unfinished business in its wake. The victory secured her spot in a high-stakes four-way ladder match clash at Certified Greatness, where she faced Ashley Moore, Sarah Moore, and Junko Jiirota. Despite a strong showing, Skadi fell short, with Ashley ultimately seizing the opportunity. She next teamed with Sarah Moore in a match against Ashley Moore and Cheryl Stixx. Skadi twice demanded Ashley tag in, determined to settle old scores, but Ashley evaded her, leaving Cheryl to face the consequences. Skadi tagged out and stood back as Sarah mauled the weakened Cheryl, ultimately scoring the pin. The win was dominant, but the aftermath told a deeper story. In a segment that aired on Summercide, Sarah pushed herself to the foreground—soaking up the spotlight, claiming the glory, and cutting off any chance for Skadi to speak. The message was clear: Sarah saw herself as the star. Skadi, however, didn’t argue. She didn’t need to. Her silence said everything.
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This came out of nowhere for me and I wasn't a fan. Cody is a big dude. He wears monstrous face paint. He tags with another big dude. He simped over a horrible woman while his career floundered. He couldn't beat DNS so he joined them. He has other things going on right now and, instead of worrying about his own career, he's focusing on Marisa's. It just seems really out of place and not in a good way. Cody needs segments to build him up, not build up other people. If this would lead to a match between Cody and Mad Dawg you could argue it's building him up but he's supposed to be in Temple of Omen. It shows a lack of cohesive planning and implementation of Cody's story. Unless Cody's story is that he's going to find the most reprehensible women in the women's division and act like they're misunderstood, underappreciated people who need his words of encouragement.
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The song choice wasn't it for me. The song has already been used pretty iconic way for WWE. Put that to one side because it is its own thing. It's been used before in OCW for a pretty notable feud. Many songs could be used to recap a previous event, so this one didn't need to be used, whether it was a cover or not. Other people may disagree but I think if a song has been used, don't use it again unless you're referencing something from the past. Like I did when I used a song in the presentation from Summercide between Nate and Aries. There are plenty of songs worldwide that can be used to avoid this.
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This is less of a comment on the show, and more of a question related to my experience of trying to watch it on YouTube. I went to watch the PPV and the playlist was in reverse order to what you would want if you wanted to watch it from start to finish. Is it possible that on the admin side that can be changed? Reorder the videos so the first video is at the top and the last one is at the bottom please?
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I missed the cut-off for MOTN voting. I would have chosen FloJo vs Marisa. As far as Wrestler of the Moment goes I would choose C-Note.
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GM RP I'm unsure what narrative function this RP served as it's the first thing on the show. It had humour and made chuckle reading it but it seemed out of place as nothing on the show had happened and the core point of it was Spider insisting he invented the Women's division. EMP vs Ashley The lack of hype for this match was surprising. EMP does a lot to help add importance to her matches and has throughout the S-Cup to establish her and her opponents. There are two people in this match so I don't want people to think I'm pointing the finger at EMP's handler. The tournament and title was a big deal. It felt less big to me because we went straight into the match with zero hype. The match was underwhelming; because Ashley had to win a triple threat to get to the final whereas EMP defeated all of her opponents, this match didn't serve that story at all. I understand people will say comp is comp but the audience and EMP as a character deserved better from this match. It was what it was. Rule breaks soured the match for me. Ashley performed well aside from the rule breaks. Cody Hagen RP The unnecessary capitalisation of letters soured me on this. The way Cody talks is odd, it comes across as part in character and part out of character. Narratively it sets up Cody as training for the new season but the current season hasn't ended yet so the timing feels like it's there to add content to the show rather than push Cody's story along. JYNX vs Scotty X Hype was ok. Good first attempt. I didn't notice the sound issues until it was brought up afterwards. Both broke FPR which soured the match. Fairly even match until the end. Getting on PPV is an accomplishment so, JynX and Scotty, don't let this be an ellipsis, let this be a punctuation mark of one sentence and start a bold new sentence next season. Sue segment A good new direction for Sue. I want to see Sue and Mark be different to each other- they've been white meat pure babyface so far- so I'm interested to see where this goes. Tag Titles Hype was music video style - short, to the point. Appreciate the attire work. I didn't enjoy the match but I'm not going to harp on it. Other people have already addressed my issues with the match. I didn't appreciate the kendo stick use in the match given it's on the PPV as a stip later - this is one of those times where foresight should have been used in creating/playing the match. John Carter's promo afterwards was too long after a long match. Its placement was poor. Not sure if that's a handler issue or a production issue. The promo should have either been moved to later in the show or made with the idea that it wasn't a post-match promo in the first place. The match was 30+ minutes long, draining to watch and sticking a long promo afterwards felt indulgent and selfish. EMP, Heather, Blaine Emp traps Heather and Heather and Blaine talk at each other. This didn't feel like a real conversation to me. It felt like two people saying lines at each other. Maybe it's because Blaine and Heather are similarly trying to be two tough, stubborn characters but for people having a relationship that goes back it felt like they just wanted to say their piece and not listen to what the other was saying. Karmine segment I enjoyed Karmine addressing Telos' comments but being swerved with Karmine coming out. I felt that the segment was a little too long. I get that we wanted to showcase Omen as a threat to Karmine but I feel that was achieved early and the continuation didn't serve any narrative purpose. C-Note vs Reese Zero hype 😞 I enjoyed the powerbomb reversal to the stacks driver. It was a back-and-forth match. People have addressed the build already - I echo the comments about C-Note's presentation being inconsistent - he's a heel but he wants to cash in and give the champion notice, he shits on the babyface for being out of his prime but Toronto loves him despite the fact he's a shitheel. I get that it's his home town but I think a nuanced build would have been Toronto booing him and cheering Reese. Bash and Mad Dawg This suffered from the same issue as Blaine and Heather but, here, I think the fact they are talking at each other and not listening to each other works. Mad Dawg has his issues going on and BASH cares that he beat Pugh. Bobbi Baddi/Grit and Glory segment I appreciate the use of AI sparingly but for me, it was too much, because of the inconsistency at times for it to be maintained shot to shot. Also, it made Derek look like a Jinder Mahal underling at points. Placement would have been better if it had been swapped with John's promo. Good stuff otherwise. Horse vs Spider Good hype package - got me hyped for the match This is twice now we've had Spider booked and Illuminati has shown up instead (the first time was Spider vs Aries). I don't like the bait and switch especially when Jay has said Illuminati isn't Spider. This could be that it's a long-running in-joke that Illuminati is Spider and I don't know it but Jake was saying this wasn't Spider. If Spider is booked I don't want to see Illuminati show up instead. It wasn't an in-ring classic by any stretch but it was an enjoyable match despite the FPR break. Kass and Wrex vs PS Zero hype 😞 The match was OK. It didn't stand out against some of the other matches in the night but I am interested to see where things go from here. Marisa Cool segment - is Marisa going to Hollywood? B-17 vs Aisu Ok hype package. It did what it was supposed to. Aisu's entrance music drowned out the crowd so I'd look at mixing the two audio sources more evenly in the future. Both guys' attires were very good. Good match. I appreciated the callbacks in the lead into the finish. The ending circumvented my expectations of what I thought would happen. JCS/EMP RP This felt weird to read. It wasn't that long ago that Sensation was tricked by EMP into marrying. Now he's saving her from drowning and calling her snookums. I'll keep my mind open, the RP gave us a feeling that EMP wasn't reacting well to losing. The juxtaposition of EMP complaining about being the best woman in the "history of this sexist company" to the person she has maligned for being bigoted and sexist is odd. Through the lens of a relationship where EMP and Sensation appear to be getting on and it isn't a ruse or there isn't exposition letting the audience know that not everything is as it seems feels like this has been rushed. Women's title(s) Hype was good. I enjoyed it. From a technical standpoint, aspect ratios were too condensed in places; the voice-over helped tell the story. The attires were fire, entrances were fire. There was a nice spot with Shianne throwing a mf'er over a mf'er. Good ending even if it was short. Couldn't have asked for a better heel win for Deborah. I can't wait to see what happens next with Shianne, Joanna, Caleigh or River, whoever it was that put Shianne through the table. I loved the cash-in surprise by Flojo given it had been telegraphed to happen at Lution Both matches had Deborah showing why she is the best in the women's division. Jay on commentary said cash-ins aren't usually successful which isn't true - it hasn't been successful for the men since I've joined but this is the first cash-in for women to fail since my arrival. I enjoyed the Flojo, Stacy, Dragana RP afterwards and FloJo revealing that she had been deceptive all along. El Parca vs Maxx Edwards Hype package was good - lots of good transitions and effects. Both guys went hard for their attires. The match had an ending I didn't expect. It was Maxx's night. Where does El Parca go from here? Was he focused in on Maxx enough? The subtle touch of Maxx hitting the extra finisher when he didn't need to - overkill? overcompensating? Interested to see if it leads anywhere or whether it was just putting an exclamation point on the ending.
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Paul Harris strides backstage, his head held high and his shoulders back. Stacy Clark, microphone in hand, approaches him. Stacy Clark: Paul! Paul! Can I grab a word with you? PH: Absolutely, Stacy. SC: You were disqualified in your match against JynX, can you tell the OCW audience why you did what you did? Paul flashes a charming smile to Stacy before answering to the camera. PH: Stacy, for you sweetheart because you asked so nicely, I will. PH: At Riot 609, before I had a chance to get into the ring, that wasteman from DNS attacked me from behind and sent me and my shoulder into the steel steps. Paul begins rubbing his shoulder as he mentions it being sent into the steel to remind the audience that he was physically hurt. PH: “Your pain… will be music to my soul…” This dickhead speaks like a cartoon villain, Stacy. PH: Here’s the meat and bones of it, Stacy. I wrestled JynX on Ambition 82. So-called DNS Ambition. Dickhead is tilted because he lost on Ambition 82. PH: He and his group started issuing threats that I should watch my back. PH: And then, he attacked me from behind before our scheduled match on Riot. Paul shakes his head in disbelief. PH: All because his fragile princess ego couldn’t take losing to me on Ambition. PH: Mate, I lost to Gonzalo Munoz and I didn’t attack him after. I lost to Bolek, who wanted to make friends with the new group rather than wrestle them, and I didn’t attack him after. I lost to your mate Sammuel Omen and I didn’t attack him afterward. PH: Because I’m not a dickhead, JynX. The Snakepit member looks more agitated as he keeps talking. PH: Your ego is so fragile over being made to look badly in front of your group on the DNS Ambition. PH: Newsflash to you, you weren’t the only one to lose on that show. PH: But you were the only one to attack your opponent afterwards. PH: Your shenanigans cost me a win against Sammuel Omen. Paul Harris pauses, takes a sharp intake of breath, and looks towards Stacy to make sure she's still with him, listening raptly to his words before facing the camera again. PH: I've had enough. PH: So that's why you took a Singapore cane to the stomach, that's why you got thrown into the steel... SC: We're hearing that JynX has been taken to a local medical facility. PH: Has he? Good. Maybe this time in the hospital will make him reassess who he messes with next because I'm not the one. SC: That's all we have time for folks. I've been Stacy Clark, with Paul Harris. Good night. The scene fades to black.Following on from Jake's asking for moments of the night. My favourite video segment was the video of the antagonist/protagonist that is taking BASH to task for stealing money. My favourite RPs were the A-Mart/Paul Boulet RPs as there was a lot of character and relationship development in them. Best match I think was the four way because it was unanticipated chaos from start to finish. While I thought it was well done, the only thing I didn't like was the Hidden Blade/Will Ospreay meta involvement in the Future Idiots/Maxx Storage segment. I thought wrestling/wrestlers from real life didn't exist in the world that is OCW so I don't understand why that was referenced except for an out-of-character/meta pop.My favourite match was Aisu vs Paul Boulet because of the surprising ending to the match. Honourable mention for Nate Mac accepting Wrex's open challenge. My favourite video was the fragile Faith video. Incredibly creative, it held my attention and I'm interested to see more. I agreed with the post-show pod that from a pure content delivery perspective, each part on a different weekly show would have been ideal for maintaining intrigue and leading to a big reveal. Honourable mention to Ry for that hype package for Telos and RyVaughn, and the Tribal Pheromone. Amazing stuff. Favourite written segment is hard. Enjoyed the Future Idiots/Maxx Storage, Paul Boulet/Karmine and Deborah Soto promos. Hard to pick one that stands above the rest.Allowing OOC stuff to affect enjoyment of an IC product is always a criticism. I know you enjoy that type of stuff but I feel like it hurts enjoyment of content if you peek behind the curtain.I'll explain how I was using meta analysis. You took OOC information, the "meta" about how OCW works (retirements being a bit of a cliche here) and analysed the segment through the lens of OOC information (what will happen if he wins the title? will he still want to retire?). The segment didn't tell you the match it is building to is a title match. You assumed it because you know one of the characters in the segment is a champion and because of how OCW works, you concluded it'll end up in a title match. We've had matches with champions recently where the title wasn't on the line. OWEN said it sounded like he was about to retire but Aisu never said that. We may never know what Aisu was about to say because he got interrupted.Might be all those boo's piped in when Marcus turned on John.I feel like this meta-analysis actively harms your enjoyment of the segment. The logical questions you've asked here are jumping the gun because you're rushing to think about what the ending is going to be. Let us tell the story first, then judge it?
