Michael Morrison

Concerning Commentary: Some people are naturals on commentary --they just know the product, front to back; they know the players and their backgrounds; so on and so forth... but even they, typically, prepare for commentary. 1.) Research. If you're just doing one match, then this is pretty easy --just read-up on their RP's and matches from the previous shows/events. Even if it's just the latest show. 2.) Talking points and banter. If you've already done research, this will be easier. Write down some talking points, concerning the match or players. Include topics for banter or selling a gimmicks. - Player A hit former tag partner in balls last week - Player B hates snakes - Player B was former US Champion 3.) Selling. If you've done 1.) and 2.) you can now use this info to sell gimmicks (yours and players) and create fun banter. For example, if you favor Player A, even though he's a heel , you can make bullet points for possible comments to make... - Speaking of dropping the ball --Glad to see that Player A got rid of the dead weight that was his former tag partner last week. - I mean, what kind of a man puts himself in a snake pit like OCW if they're afraid of snakes? A dumb, one if you ask me. - Player B may have been a former US Champion, but if it were up to me, he'd be labeled as a traitor and his reign would be stricken from the record books. These possible comments also sets up your partner to defend the other Player or simply make a quick bit of banter. 3.) Don't ramble on (short n' sweet sentences) or try to force you're way in. If the situation naturally comes up, or if you need filler, then there you go. Don't cut people off just to sneak in your witty comments. 4.) Describe what's going on. You don't have to describe every single thing, but try to describe who's in control or if momentum changes and so on. 5.) Energy/Enthusiasm. So, there IS some "acting" that is involved with commentary... unless you're seriously that much of a fan that you, legit, lose your shit with every spot... but even that can get annoying. Just show some excitement or interest. If people feel that the commentary guy already jumped ship, why would they stay on for the rest of the ride?

QUARTZ vs CODE JACKMAN Great match-up, as both have a 50% win-rate and are closely ranked. Quartz has more momentum, having won his last two single-matches --one of which, was over the current Pride Champion-- but Code has more matches under his belt and gave OCW one of the most memorable endings to a match against B17. If I was a betting man, I'd put my money on Quartz. I believe the momentum he has, fueled by his hatred of the recent FAME faction, will push him to secure the W. Code Jackman could win or lose this match and there's almost no consequence in either direction, so I feel he can focus on other, more important issues. All the pressure is on the trash-talking triple threat: Quartz.

Drago, you looked like a Kingdom Hearts villain.

First.... couldn't figure out how to post a video, though. I feel shame.

Wow. Very nice video, Jay. Makes me wish that we had this kinda production value when I was a rookie. I don't think I was a rookie for that long though, so it would have been funny. Congrats to all in the graduating class... especially Ashley, Mistico... and... B... Bo.... ugh... Bourne. Also: will Capo be giving us a celebration speech?

I really like the style of the font... but I'm an 80's kid, so the more SAVED BY THE BELL it looks, the better.

Ha. He used my quote about the petting zoo... kinda. I see what you're saying about the benefits and detriments of Discord. It's actually one of the first things that crossed my mind when you helped me log back into OCW. You had to turn the OCW chat off during some events because members would talk about the shows on the chat room, and not the posted thread.... so it would look like no one watched or commented. Sometimes it just comes to finding new ways to use a tool (giggidy). I like how you have the "announcements" channel.... I think that can be used to guide members who are strictly DISCORD to find discussions... instead of missing out or having to search. So, just like you use it to post SHOWS and LIVE EVENTS, it could probably be used more for DISCUSSIONS as well. Or maybe have temporary channels for such discussions and then remove them after a few weeks or a month.

PAGE: 2 Disgraced, But I Manage I’m not familiar with the backstory, but from what I can gather: Dennis Dillinger once managed Tayy Briezee and deceived him in some form or fashion, which left Dillinger disgraced. We learn that Dillinger is still in the management game and has a new, mystery client… a client who is very interested in the location of the aforementioned Briezee. There's brief talk of an agreement that was made and the deflection of one Mr. Sensation, but no details on how it all ties together. None the less, I have a feeling we’ll find out soon enough... as will Tayy-to-the-Briezee. It Was All a Dream, I Used To Read Tag-Team Magazine Quartz experiences a lovely daydream sequence, where familiar faces of OCW's past and present --including Mr. Sensation and yours truly-- gather together, like the final episode of LOST. Actually, I can’t say for sure if it was a dream… or if Quartz has a tumor in that bizarre brain of his. Either way, his partner (Rust Cohle) snaps him out of the mesmerizing marriage at the last second. I enjoyed this RP quite a bit. Just like someone stuck in the FRIENDZONE: it has a lot of nice qualities but doesn’t f*** you. Admittedly, I was a bit confused at first, but quickly realized where it was heading, as I was reminded of similar dream sequences: Raising Arizona, Dumb & Dumber, American Beauty, Fast Times. It’s a popular trope, but can be a fun and successful method of diving into a character's psyche... revealing their secret fears and desires. In this case, I think the job was done fairly well. Stop Playing With The Space-Time Continuum... and My Nipples Ryu Matsumoto (aka The Scarlet Spider, aka Ligermask) who is also Kassidy’s daddy (in another universe?) is surrounded by scantily clad women… who may or may not be his daughters; yet, they don’t seem to mind groping his chest? I can't tell if Ryu was brought to Kassidy against his will, or if he willingly stopped by to borrow some brown sugar and things quickly escalated in the wrong direction. Obviously, I’m out of the loop when it comes to backstory but that doesn’t make it any less intriguing. You got multiverses, multiple identities, family power struggles, rhythmic chanting, nipple play, the promise of 24/7 parties, naughty nuns and vampires. It’s like a wet dream had a wet dream. In the end, Ryu and Kass reach some kind of understanding... an understanding that just might end all of existence… or decency… or both.

PAGE: 1 Late Late Laaaaaate Night with Mugen and Drago The P3 intro --in the form of a late-night Talk Show-- reminded me of Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. It had it’s funny moments (#brazzers), but in written form, it can be very weird and confusing. When you put enough weird in a sentence, the brain makes you read it again, so 2 paragraphs can easily feel like 4 paragraphs. The mind can handle a good amount of “weird”, especially these days, but there has to be enough “normal” tossed in to make it coherent… otherwise, you’d feel like you’re slipping into madness. It’s like knowing a little bit of Spanish and then someone starts talking mucho Spanglish: If they speak more Spanish than English, you just give up even trying to understand. Instead of having one long RP in the intro, I would have suggested shorter clips, scattered across the show, so you get quick bits of weird, and then back to the show. Introduce Jay >>> Back to PPV Pink and Gold Hats >>> Back to PPV Gorilla desk >>> Back to PPV Scooby Doo Ending >>> Back to PPV. None the less, we got an example of what to expect from the Platinum Platonic Partners (P3) and I'm still on board for more. Every organization needs a bit of weird to break up the norm. Flying Through This World All Alone Lucas Crowe gives us a brief history of his career while metamorphosizing and sharing his thoughts on the “Anime Snowflakes” covering the Old-Country-Way with a blanket of emotional sensitivity. Although he’s taken many a superstar under his wing, he’s come to the realization that people, in general, sucketh. No longer will he be part of any group that allows the deforestation of his once beloved land. If there is no country left for this "old man", then he’ll become a Nomad and fly above it all. Dawning a new (SoA) look, and representing colors of the “Dead Crows MC”, Nomad is born from the ashes of the past. Speaking of ashes, I feel like I may have taken some fire from Crowe’s transformation into Nomad with my Showcase review, as I pointed out his Roster image… and for that, I apologize. As for the RP itself, I applaud what Crowe/Nomad did here. There was a lot of metaphor and symbolism that I feel were lost on some people. Just as Crowe changes his appearance through the entire RP, the RP itself is also about change. The use of biker lingo and the nature references, it all just fits and feels cohesive. It could have simply been a coincidence, but still, I enjoy subtle touches. I also feel like this is meant to spark something in OCW, as a nomad is typically a loner but an MC consists of members, so perhaps others will join the Old-Country-Way? Will we have our own variation of The Lone Rangers? Also, I feel like Nomad gives more of a Native American vibe, as opposed to Mexican. I know there were comments about it during the broadcast on TWITCH.

Must be tough to get insurance one they find out you are a reporter of pro wrestling news. These guys get assaulted more often than choir boys... and yet they still talk trash under their breath. Madness.

No prob. Agreed Ah. Makes sense. I figured it was something along those lines.

I like the song (peppy with a little edge) as it fits the cocky, mean-girls vibe. I would have liked to see a design or logo on her shirt, though... feels a little empty. She got some thick legs, but I won't go any further, as I won't get caught in some body-shaming discussion over CAWs. I like how she chooses to wrestle in heels, haha. Not sure if the Ref's would allow it... then again, they let guys wear body armor, so who's to say. Ashley is a strong base for a character but I get the notion she's someone's Alt (not that there's anything wrong with that) so she will probably stay in the "base" stage. If that's the case, allow me to provide some alternate names for her move-set... Bulldog = Bull-Dyke Drop Chick Kick = So Chic Kick Single Leg Takedown = Britney Spear Spinning Leg Drop = Drop It Like It's THOT Yakuza Kick = Open Toe Stilett-Ho The DDT = Death Valley-Girl Drop / Insta-Glam / Catch Me Outside / Ring It Up / Slip Into Your DMs / Strong Head Game

Wow. Very nice. I'll admit, I let out of sigh of reluctance when I saw the length of the RP (I had no reference of your previous work), but when something is well written, you don't notice the length, or time... or length of time. If anything, you feel like it could have been longer (TWSS). I'm a father now, so stuff like this just gets to me. You can relate to people who want to be a strong example to kids or the disenfranchised. You feel for the parents of these individuals as well. Nothing is worse than witnessing children express how they feel alone or left out. On the same token, I also enjoy when my kid doesn't listen to me and falls down, proving me right... because my mental capacity is twice that of hers. Perhaps Valkyrie will experience a similar feeling after her match with Bertha. You have me rooting for you, and that's the name of the game. Good job.

Introduction RP's can be some of the most difficult to pull off; so, not bad. I think it's a good length (TWSS). I have a feeling that my first RP in OCW was way too long (I talk a lot) but I got positive feedback, so it encouraged me to keep going in that direction. I didn't go with hype videos or suddenly appearing at a show, I wanted to slowly build up the mystique of the character. I don't think I included any NPCs or other wrestlers, as I was a rookie, so it was just arriving outside the arena and making some kind of cryptic comment. You have to understand, whether it's good writing or not, whenever someone new enters a community of "paid dues", the community's first reaction is, typically: "But what have you done for me lately, Eddie?" The more intimidating you try to be, the more apprehensive they may become, concerning your ability to back it up. On the other side of that, if you do back it up, then it helps you get over.

OOC to give credit to someone else. Jay probably asked someone else to make it anyway, but just in case: good job, Jay.

Well, this is a breath of fresh air. That Red Carpet intro is ridiculous. I'm not sure if the editor he uses already has the movie posters and/or the taglines pre-installed, but if he made those himself, he deserves double the credits (because movies have credits...). I've already seen some pretty cool intros here, but that one sticks out like a Gold Lambo in a public school parking lot. The final, spiraling zoom-in of JJ's derriere, projected on the silver screen, in all of its high-definition glory, will burn itself into your reluctant retinas. You have no choice but to behold the branded booty, the glorious glutes, the rotund rear, as you are transported to an OCW arena full of hundreds *pause* and hundreds of adoring fans. Great intro. I like the attire: colors, design, the whole shebang. Move-set is, dare I say, perfect for this character. The only chink in the armor is the hair. Not so much the style of hair, as the man-bun is very Hollywood douche, but the rendering feels like it should have been updated over the years.... this looks the same as when I left OCW. In all honesty, I thought it was a hairnet from the thumbnail image. Not necessarily JJ's fault, but it wouldn't be fair not to mention it. Forgot to mention: JJ has a very Hollywood face, and this will age me, but I instantly thought of James Brolin from PeeWee's Big Adventure. He also looks a bit like Christian Bale (right)... who looks like James Brolin (Left)

.....I don't even know where to start. I recently said that I enjoy oddities in the world of Sports Entertainment, but this might be the exception. Just in the first 30 seconds, I can't tell if I'm going to watch an episode of Sanford and Son, an old-school Japanese Pop singer, or a comic-con presentation. So much contrast in so little time... it's hard for me to comprehend it all. Also, you want your entrance to focus on you... because... well, you're the star. I wasn't sure if Beta was the leader, or if the anime chick, with sexually aggressive hip thrusts, was going to wrestle for him. The camera even focuses on her sliding into the ring, not Beta. So weird. I wasn't a big fan of the move-set either. I think I need to watch more NJPW to truly appreciate the move-list... or any of this, for that matter. I just don't connect with any of it. The attire even seems lacking to me. I may be OCD, but I can appreciate asymmetrical attires, and this makes me imagine he raided his sister's closet at the last second. I thought the name was funny because "Betamax", but even that feels noncongruent within this seemingly random world. I want to offer advice, but as I said at the beginning, I don't even know where to start. Looking at the taunts, I thought you might be going with a "Prince" vibe --like an effeminate superstar-- but I'm not sure. Could be an example of a modern anime archetype? I just don't know.

First thing's first: I couldn't help but notice that your Roster image looks a lil' diff from what is portrayed here... a bit more swash buckley, with the facial hair (like the guy you kick @ 2:40) so I'm wondering if the drag-queen remark had something to do with that. I dig the look, but I get what people are saying --it's not for everyone. I think it mostly stems from the eyebrows: they're a bit much; however, just like Zooey Deschanel cutting her bangs, losing the eyebrows might make you unrecognizable. I enjoy oddities and what not, so the crazier the better (as long as it's not a mess) and just like they say: it's better to draw a negative reaction than no reaction at all. The Venom tattoos are pretty schweet and although I think the trailers misrepresented the Venom movie as a horror film, it was still fun to watch, so I won't hold that against you. I think the walk to the ring is a little long in the tooth... whether it be a vampire tooth or otherwise, and the walk looks awkward after that cut @ 0:50. It's like he's taking baby steps... or isn't swinging his arms at full capacity. I think it's designed for a long coat, or maybe it's the height --I remember that certain animations looked weird if you had longer arms or legs. Other than that, I'm a fan of the character. I used to enjoy characters like Kane, Raven, Vampiro, and Sting; so it's good to see some broody brawlers still in the game. The light has no purpose without darkness.

So shiny... so gold. Similar to Kass --in a heaven vs hell kinda way-- Mugen, visually, is a promoter's dream come true. The guy looks good on a poster, on a commercial, or thumbnail. The Zeus to Kassidy's Hades, they look like gods amongst men, and that's great for entertainment. You want to be inspired and enthralled by these men of the mat, and there's no lack of enthrallment here. Mugen is the what they call: the gravy. If the show is turning out to be some boring-ass mashed potatoes, and the crowd is getting restless, you pop this guy in there and suddenly they feel like they've got their money's worth for the night. The peasants rejoice. Things I liked: The pretty lights The music timing (0:41) The move-set (I'm from the 80s, so duh) The hammer pants (I believed the called them harem pants now) Things I didn't like: That I wasn't wearing any hammer pants (I want to get my Aladin on) Seriously, they look mad comfortable. PS: The "Oops Suplex" made me chuckle. That's exactly what it looks like. PSS: Is it "mee-oo-jen" or "mee-oo-gen"?

This is an interesting one. I like the energy... they seem like they would throw some decent parties, or promote a club event... with a good selection of THOTs. Nothing that a model citizen, like myself, would ever be a part of. PP&SC ------- BP&FC That stands for good 'ol "Ping Pong and Sippie Cups" over "Beer Pong and Flippy Cup". Anyways... *Drinks small bottle of Ensure* back to the Uncrowned. I dig the reference to royalty... They don't overdo it with literal crowns, or tigers on a gold leash, but it's relevant, due to the double meaning. There's a universal fascination with royalty, so you already cast a wide net of intrigue. You got those who enjoy the dark savagery of medieval times; some are just waiting to dress up as a wizard and throw dusty bags in your general direction; musicians seem to enjoy the power aspect of royalty --fetching wenches and beheading those who annoy you, does sound like a good time... until you're on the receiving end of the Pear of Pain. None the less, it's just a cool team name and clever to boot. Speaking on the royalty: They clearly keep the gimmick going with their move-set. You got the King's Crown, Royal Decree and Usurp Him (not my favorite, but still fitting). There are a few moves that sound a bit more... aggressive, but once again, they could be inside jokes or something beyond my savvy. The 3 Stages of Hell, for example, caught me off guard. I'm conflicted on their attire: a part of me feels they are too simple, but then the other part of me loves it. My brain thinks: "maybe if they added an elbow pad... or ankle wraps" but then I rebuttal with: "but then they wouldn't be unique, would they". It's like when people gave Codey Rhodes s*** for not wearing kneepads with rugby socks. I sense a bit of Brazilian Dance-fighting from the shoe-less one, which I haven't seen since that 2008 classic: Never Back Down, so that could lead to some interesting moves; however, I'm not sure if that's a white tattoo on his shoulder, or one of those new tape/wrap things that athletes use to protect themselves from aggressive dance injuries.

As Kassidy, so characteristically, pointed out: that thumbnail image is an attention grabber, fo sho. Not much that really needs to be said here, outside of the obvious. This character just screams: "the main event"... the belt adds a bit to that, but even without the strap, I feel the same presence would still radiate from the screen. Just like unicorn-porn, you know something amazing is coming, especially when that music kicks in. Everything in that entrance, from the facepaint to the minions, looks well thought out and polished. The only things that I, personally, might have done differently: 1) I'd probably make the tats a bit more transparent. You could be going for a "brand new tattoo" look... or maybe it's because you're so pale --I couldn't even see the abs until it zoomed in... not that I'm staring at his abs... or his ivory skin...that hair-- but they seem a little dark, and it's a bit distracting. 2) I might have made him a tad thicker (body-wise) but I doubt it would even be noticeable. Hair splitting. I like the body frame (reminds me of an Edge or Christian physique) as he doesn't look huge, or too small... he looks athletic. I probably wouldn't worry about him doing a military press on me, but I still wouldn't want to receive a lariat from the guy. Having said that, I feel like those judges who can't find anything major to complain about, but they don't want to the audience to think they've already chosen a winner, so they find little things to nitpick until the finale.

This guy knows how to brand himself. I like the use of his initials to create memorable logos (great for product sales); I like the attire --clean and simple but the colors pop with his skin tone, so it's a nice contrast, and I like the unique face --I feel I could spot his mugshot from a mile away with that forehead (one of the reasons I shaved my head). However, even though there is no chance of slipping through the justice system, due to his distinct facial features, he could probably slip through just about anything else with all that body oil. The boy is shiny, is what I'm sayin'. I'm talking: giant crab from Muana, shiny. His move-set is interesting because they sound like song titles from The Beatles. Like someone listened to "Black Beatles" and totally ran with the concept. As it turns out, upon investigating the moves, I was pretty accurate. But yeah, very solid character. He looks clean, his name is catchy, well branded and has room to grow. He's different enough to be noticed, but not so over-the-top that he can't re-invent himself if he wanted. Just gotta know when to change things up, or you'll get stuck like Val Venis or Lance Storm.

I think I already expressed on Discord that I dig the character, but I'll go even deeper (giggidy) into it. Firstly, I must express that I miss the old hair. Not that this hair is bad --it still fits the character and era-- but I also think the 2k19 face looks a bit older (could be due to various things) so when combined with the hair, it's a borderline "old lady" vibe. It could also be that my mother is Puerto Rican and had the same hair back in the day. I also want to touch (double giggidy) on something Jay said, which really seems accurate to me: it's that FloJo is a great character with no direction. I'm paraphrasing, of course, but that's what I got out of it. You can really see what he means when it comes to the move-set --it just feels like she's still in the development phase. The moves all fit well enough, but to have such generic names for such a colorful character, shows more thought needs to go into it. You have gems like: Flo-etry In Motion, The FloJo Shuffle and Dirty Dancing Mixed with: Heavy Elbow Drop, Shining Wizard and The Quiet Storm? The biggest missed opportunity is that crazy-ass Heavy Elbow --such a fitting move for a fun character, in the vein of VERSUS or GUY FAUSTO-- which deserves a better name. Just off the top of my head: Away We Flo, Even FloJo Elbow, The El-BowFlex Total Body Workout Aside from that, I want to see more of the character because it appeals to my nostalgia and she just looks fun to watch... like she belongs in the same universe as Breakin' II: Electric Boogaloo, or The Last Dragon.