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  1. Owen
    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.
  2. Owen

    Ambition 102

    Owen posted a topic in Promo Room!

    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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    The Saga of Skadi

    Owen posted a topic in Roster

    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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    Riot 626 Predictions

    Owen commented on BASH's article in News

    MAIN EVENT - ICEMAN NATE MAC vs. MAD DAWG DAVIS w/MARISA Nate Mac is a seasoned competitor, a former International Champion, has had his fair share of matches with Marisa in the middle of it. I'm not sure if Mad Dawg has main evented as a singles wrestler before so this might add some pressure to the DNS member. As a fan, I wanted to see the aggrieved party prevail and the bad guy get his comeuppance. Prediction - Iceman OCW PRIDE CHAMPIONSHIP - HIFUMI MAYOSHI vs. SUE PLEX* The Pride Championship returns to our screens and finally, we get the blowoff between Hifumi and Sue. Hifumi may be Miss MOTN but some of those MOTNs came in losing efforts. Hifumi's high-flying offence is risky, whereas Sue Plex's offence because it's more grounded provides Sue with a dependable path to success. Prediction - Sue Plex ASHLEY MOORE vs. LOTUS FLOJO Both Ashley and FloJo hone in on important matches with their best efforts. It's difficult to see past Ashley when she has victory in her sights. Prediction - Ashley Moore ALEKSANDER BOLEK vs. BUNNY M. Bolek needs to bounce back after losing the International Championship to Rust Cohle. A win over Bunny M helps that bounce back. I don't know much about Bunny M, besides being a two-time Tag Team Champion, which says to me that he may be uncomfortable without his tag team partner to help rescue him from trouble. Prediction - Bolek JUNKO JIRROTA vs. BLAINE Junko's World Tour continues against EMP's former hired enforcer. Blaine has more experience in an OCW ring which I think will serve her well in this match. Junko could surprise us with an upset but I don't see it myself. Prediction - Blaine UNDERGROUND ELITE vs. RORY MILLER & SHELDON TREMBLAY Underground Elite's first tag team match and opposite them is one-half of the longest reigning Tag Team Champions and a former World Champion in his own right in Sheldon Tremblay. Who did they piss off backstage to earn this booking? Two-thirds of Underground Elite (Gabriel Vincent and Eddie Ramos) have a combined 85% loss record this season. Petie Wheat-Straw has an 80% win record this season. Depending on who represents Underground Elite, this could be a long night for them. If Petie is involved, they might stand a chance. I don't understand why, when the tag division needs new blood, this new tag team is being given this stern test with two singles wrestlers as their debut match as a tag team. Baffling. Prediction - Sheldon and Rory SCUMCITY DEATH MATCH - H20 vs. WREX I can't say I'm desperate to see another Scumcity Death Match after the last one. H20 has been on a decline this season, whereas Wrex has enjoyed mostly success. It's his match type. Logic says Wrex comes out with the win. Prediction - Wrex
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    This is so rude.
  13. Owen
    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.
  14. Owen
    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.
  15. Owen
    Note: I refer to stats acquired from Jake's Season 18 Statistics spreadsheet. I noticed with some stats that they were not up-to-date but I'm not going to require more effort from Jake because he already does a lot. No offence is intended by referring to them, I'm just using the most complete form of available stats. SUPER S CUP FINALS - ASHLEY MOORE vs. EMP EMP was undefeated in her block. Ashley qualified via a triple threat. According to the spreadsheet, Emp had won all of her matches, none of which were on TV, and she's since won three back-to-back all on TV. Ashley, however, has had the bulk of her wins this season on TV. Can we read anything in that? We could, perhaps, say that when the bright lights are brightest, EMP shows out and Ashley statistically performs better this season when she's in her comfort zone on television. There is history here between the two as they were at one point allies but are now no longer. Both women are decorated former Woman's Champions and Ashley has the distinction of holding the title of Queen of OCW. Stylistically I think this is a bad matchup for Ashley because EMP is a character that has shown throughout the season that she finds a way to win, no matter the opponent. Prediction: EMP OCW CHAMPIONSHIP - EL PARCA vs. MAXX EDWARDS El Parca has a 76.9% win percentage this season compared to Maxx Edwards' 44%. El Parca has more wins on PPV than Maxx Edwards has had matches on PPV this year. Can we read anything into that? I don't think so. Maxx Edwards has been absent since losing the tag team championships only returning recently and it would be unfair to attempt to forecast what those results could have been because those matches didn't happen. Styles make matchups and both guys are quick and agile. The difference for me is that El Parca always has that submission-based offence that he can rely on if Maxx can turn the tide in his favour. We haven't seen as much proficiency from Maxx in this regard and, while it could be a more equal fight there than I'm giving credit for, I have to give the nod to El Parca based on what we've seen in matches where the stakes were high. Prediction: El Parca CCW CHAMPIONSHIP - B17 vs. AISU B-17 has a 58% win percentage compared to Aisu's 44% win percentage. What makes this a more interesting proposition is Aisu's turn. If the match was B-17 vs the old honourable Aisu then I could see B-17's experience in title matches coming into play. Aisu, however, has shown us that he is giving into darker instincts. I anticipate Aisu will be more callous, meticulous and exacting with his offence and will make B-17 submit to preserve himself. Prediction: Aisu ALL STAR TAG #2 - KASSCUM vs. PERFECT STORM Perfect Storm have a 66.7% win percentage this season whereas Wrex and Kass are teaming for the first time. Quartz and Kass opposed each other in a tag situation earlier in the season with Quartz partnered by his partner at On Deadly Ground, Harvey Ocean. Kass' partner was the then World Champion, now International Champion, Sheldon Tremblay. This time he's partnered with Wrex who has won the CCW World Championship this season. It's hard for me to predict how this will go. I'm not sure if Kass and Wrex have teamed together in the past or what their chemistry will be like. My gut instinct is to say that Perfect Storm take this one. Prediction: Perfect Storm TAG CHAMPIONSHIPS TLC - MASS EFFECT vs. GRIT & GLORY vs. FUTURE IDIOTS Mass Effect (85%) and Future Idiots (80%) have a significant win percentage advantage over Grit and Glory (50%). What sways me somewhat about the Future Idiots is that four of their wins have been on PPV this season. Mass Effect and Grit and Glory do not have the same experience on PPV which could be a factor. In addition, RyVaughn, Devon and Derek Smith are all big, beefy men. Chance is built. Jordan and John in comparison are smaller guys. That means they will be quicker and more agile than their opponents. This is a TLC match, where I presume the championships will be hung above the ring, I think who can climb the ladder quickest will be decisive especially when three or four out of the challengers will have a significant oxygen drain on their bodies because of all that muscle as the match gets into the later stages. Prediction: Future Idiots GRUDGE MATCH - C-NOTE vs. MARK REESE Mark Reese has a 50% win percentage compared to C-Note's 42.9% with four matches under his thick Nebraska belt. An interesting wrinkle in this matchup is that C-Note is batting 50% from 4 matches and Mark Reese is batting 43% from 7 matches on PPV alone. The rivalry has been punctuated by C-Note asserting that Mark Reese isn't in his prime. I'm not sure if I agree. I think it would be fair to say that his vein of form this season is less consistent than in the year he held Tag Championship gold and parlayed that into an International Championship run but Reese has had some big match-ups this season including fighting Nate Ortiz and B-17 as well as Rust Cohle and El Parca for the World Heavyweight Championship. No shade to C-Note (or his PPV opponents thus far) but his opponents for the most part on PPV have not been names of the calibre that Mark Reese has faced. As a fan I would like to see Mark Reese win but I think C-Note's speed and agility will have Reese in trouble. Prediction: C-Note SINGAPORE KANE MATCH - BLACKSMITH vs. RYU MATSUMOTO The Last Blacksmith has one of the best records this season with more than half of his wins coming on PPV against figures like Inness Quartz, Rust Cohle and Kassidy Hayes. It would be a mistake to look this gift horse in the mouth. Spider has only competed once this season. That makes this matchup from a statistics perspective difficult to interpret. Putting the statistics to one side, one has to believe that Spider is desperate to frustrate Horse's desire to complete the goal of conquering each former member of TTT and Horse is equally desperate to achieve his goal. I think Spider will bring his A-game but Horse is in a rich vein of form and I think he wins this one for that reason. Prediction: Horse WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - JOANNA SILVER vs. SHIANNE LOVELACE vs. DEBORAH Deborah has a 61.5% win percentage this season with half of her wins this coming on PPV with only two losses on PPV and none for the Championship. Joanna Silver up until Ambition: End Game was undefeated this season. Shianne has a comparable win percentage to Deborah at 60% with only one loss on PPV this season. Going into On Deadly Ground, we have two big, intimidating powerhouses and a small scrappy underdog that in my humble opinion must fight with everything she has, from underneath, to come out on top. I think Deborah's championship experience proves a significant boon over her challengers and she retains. Prediction: Deborah GRUDGE MATCH - JynX vs. Scotty X. Scotty X has a 75% win percentage from 8 matches this season whereas JynX has a 67% win percentage from 12 matches. This is Scotty X's first appearance on PPV this season and JynX's first on a non-Ambition PPV this season. Scotty X has a diverse moveset which uses high-flying, risky manoeuvres whereas JynX is more solid on his feet with big power moves. I think the match will be close but I have JynX edging it. Prediction: JynX
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  17. Owen
    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.
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  18. Owen
    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.
  19. Owen
    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.
  20. Owen
    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.
  21. Owen
    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.
  22. Owen
    Might be all those boo's piped in when Marcus turned on John.
  23. Owen
    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?
  24. Owen
    The scene opens backstage at Don’t Come to New York. A long table has been set up with a black table cloth over it to cover it. Atop it stand bottles of water and microphones with stands. Behind them are chairs. A nameless OCW official walks towards the tables and sets down a name plate in front of one of the microphones that states OWEN. A few moments later the official hurries away out of the sight of a sea of journalists, and OWEN walks past them, towards a seat where he carefully withdraws his chair and sits down. OWEN: I will take three questions. Who is first? Interviewer #1: At Summercide you came away with the win over Doc. Tonight you failed to do that. How do you feel about the loss? OWEN displays the look of someone who anticipated the question coming but nonetheless feels annoyed by it even being asked. OWEN: I’m angry. At myself. At Doc. In August, I showed where I stand in OCW. In matches against top competitors. Former champions, current champions and legends in all but name. OWEN: Other people used the word Kingslayer and I didn’t give it much credence because Doc lost on the night. Anyone can lose on a bad night. OWEN: This was my opportunity to set the record. Emphatically. Instead, the waters have been muddied. OWEN: Now there is doubt… where there should be none. OWEN: Now there is a rubber match… where there should be none. A different journalist raises their hand and OWEN nods to them to indicate to ask their question. Interviewer #2: Social media has been buzzing since your match concluded, with many fans apparently confused about why you would offer your hand to Doc, especially after he refused yours at Summercide. Can you explain your motivation for why you shook his hand? OWEN looks thoughtful before answering with the look of someone who is sorting through how they feel as words escape their lips. OWEN: Wrestling is a sport. OWEN: I lost tonight but Doc, the wrestler, was the better competitor. OWEN: Where I come from, you show your respect, even when the result goes against you. OWEN: But that’s part of what makes me angry towards Doc, the man. The man and I went one on one in August and I chopped his head so hard he stayed down for the three count. OWEN: Did he shake my hand? No, he threw a tantrum like a toddler. OWEN: He did not give my “flowers” as I was due. He sulked, regrouped and then came again. OWEN: But remember what happened when the score was even and we hadn’t competed against each other, who came out on top? OWEN: Was it Doc? No, it was not. It was me. OWEN: He needed more time to figure out how to beat me… good for him… now it’s my time to return the favour. OWEN looks around for the final question - looking around the room for a favourable journalist whom he then nods to. Interviewer #3: The Future Investment, John Carter, at the start of the night called Sanctum “paper champions”, do you have any comments for him? OWEN: Aside from being a horrendously bad tag team wrestler, John Carter clearly doesn’t know the meaning of words. OWEN: Normally you call someone a paper champion because they don’t fight credible opponents or fight very little and both of those accusations are false in Sanctum’s case. OWEN: But he wouldn’t understand that because he lost his championship in his second defence. OWEN: John, I know every waking moment of your life is preoccupied with making sure you don’t end up like your ex-stablemate Elliot Parker and squander the opportunity of the Future Investment, but please do try to educate yourself. OWEN: You have the opportunity of a lifetime to be remembered not for an appallingly bad tag team record, for beating Doc in controversial circumstances or, seemingly, taking a drunk woman home for extra-curriculars. OWEN: Despite what I think about your tag team skills, you do know how to switch it on when it’s just you by yourself. OWEN: Don’t write cheques your body can’t cash. OWEN: Thank you, everyone. OWEN rises from his chair, reaches for a water bottle, opens the bottle and takes a long drink from it before walking away from the amassed media.
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  25. Owen
    Corrected OWEN promo Premiere ate some text.

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