Josiah Cross

Watch your mouth. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NO MORE PICTURES OF YOURSELF BOLD!

We made need a draft or some trades. Shows could use a refresher. Great opening bout. Nate and Kage have set the bar high, how they can deliever anything greater then Lution I dunno. Lution rematches are ehhh ok, good match ups but nothing new. Tag Title match should be a good one to watch. No midcard title matches :(, looks like Mayhem missed his opportunity had he beaten Bold. Should be a good show.

Hardcore division is heating up. Solid Main Event. Nice spot with the ref getting owned by the big boot and Valmont trying to run in with a chair. Also Martin has it one with the super kick but it busts Mace open who Hogans it up. Some great unplanned spots in that match. Kyle I wasnt digging the entrance mask. Maybe change it or get rid of it I dunno. Your in ring guy I liked. Interesting choice of colors and the look was unique. Move set could use a bit of altering though. Short and sweet Ambition, good stuff.

Truth is Blake cashed you in for Heaton...I always had my suspicions there was something a little bit "gay" about Blake.

Awesome card some great match ups! Bold vs Kage should be awesome and looking forward to the main event.

Not the big boot finisher the strike. Big Boot finisher has MMW's name all over it. Although Mace is using it also doesnt compare...yet.

If anyone has claimed that big boot as a signature it would be Mace. He's had some sick spots with that move. Also Tyro I think Bold was freaking out more about Smythe calling him out. Bold has some moves that suit him well others could be improved on agreed. Bold needs some competition for that title...hmmmmmmmm. To bad A-Jax is gone Death Row was really pushing towards getting a title shot with Mace's victory over Reed last week. However developments between BDDTP and Majin/Heaton seem interesting.

The running is used to counter the backing up agreed and that makes sense. But I see it being used now in matches where people are not backing off and trying to initiate an attack. It looks slopy and it's cheap. No one is going to go for a big grapple when youve got someone running at you it just doesnt happen. The person running therefore most of the time gets in an easy quick grapple or slap. It just needs to be toned down a bit in my opinion. We got to many people in OCW looking like theyve got ADD.

Agreed that with AJ's size, all the running around he does, and CAW look, the big boot does not fit him. I saw way to much running on Riot. Way to much for my liking. Never have been a fan of the running, I find it cheap, and used to much by certain people. Cornrows made its return :( NOOOOOOOO ANYTHING BUT THE CORNROWS! I have had very minimal time over the past weeks so I have been unable to write any Cross Examinations. However glad to see so many people stepping up and writing their thoughts about the shows. Tyro DAMN GOOD JOB! Keep it up! Same goes for everyone else.

Ouch...I knew the Mayhem Bold matchup wouldnt live up to the hype.

Thats not the only thing you are stealing...*cough*gimmicks*cough*

Hey do you want gangs running around poping caps in yo ass...thats what I thought. Thank me that I cut the rope on this one before you found yourself victim of a curb stomp...a real one. By the way nice new sig. very cool.

Cross is standing in what appears to be the same room where he had the midnight conversation with A-Jax. Behind him is the desk with the clock hanging on the wall above him. He is wearing a pair of dark jeans with the signature orange sweatshirt. Cross clears his throat and begins to speak. Cross: I am broadcasting this out of my own home just a day before Riot. I was planning on attending the show regardless of not being booked in a match however there has been a change of plans. I have had to deal with an unfortunate situation over the last couple of days. Therefore I cancelled my flight in order to stay home and deal with the issue at hand. I felt it was best for all of OCW to know exactly what has taken place over the course of the past few days. As many of you have heard I spoke with Aaron Jackson, known to OCW as A-Jax, several nights ago. At the time of the phone call he appeared to be in distress. Following Wrestlution I sent A-Jax home to regain focus and work on improving his work ethics and character outside the ring. I felt some time off would be best for Death Row and that A-Jax would make a return ready and determined to get down to business. As you know Eddie Mace, A-Jax and myself have all done time behind bars. We’ve made mistakes, but we all chose to overcome the odds and to change. Regardless of how hard A-Jax tried he had a past that always haunted him. Several times A-Jax would just zone out and talk about how certain people would be out looking for him. One reason he was skeptical on coming to OCW at first was that his face would be all over TV and “these people” would know exactly where to find him. I would constantly assure him that times had changed and that there was no reason to worry. I was wrong. A-Jax was thrown into prison for gang violence if you all don’t know. He ran with the wrong crowd and it landed him in prison. Gangs are serious s*** you do not want to get involved in. They wait for you to get released, whether that be hours, days, or years. Once you are in, you are lucky to even get out alive. There is no hiding from them. A-Jax called me the following day after his first phone call. I spoke to him for roughly an hour. Sure enough a gang he rolled with gave him a little visit. They wanted him back and A-Jax turned it down and they, in turn, wanted him dead. Jax managed to get away before they could execute anything. I also spoke to him about his future in OCW. We both came to the conclusion that his past is something of concern. It saddened me deeply to inform him that I thought it was best he never set foot in OCW again. I brought him in as my project and I failed. I knew it wouldn’t be an easy task but this has gone out of control and there is no way I can condone this kind behavior for OCW. I spoke to A-Jax three days ago and that is the last I have heard from. He could still be on the run, he could be locked up again, he could be dead. I guess all I can say is hope for the best but A-Jax’s career in OCW is done. He had tremendous potential and early success and it’s disappointing to see things end up like this. That is all. Thank you. Cross makes his way over to his desk where he takes a seat in his chair he leans back and places his hands over his face. The camera fades as Cross can be seen rocking back in forth in his chair.

I spoke with A-Jax the other day and I will have an update on this situation Wednesday.

A-Jax has red hair...he's bald but if he wasnt it would be red...well his facial hair is red now.

Actually everyone started once the Cross Examination began...you had the DaWonder Report long before and no one did anything. Im glad to see people stepping up and writing their thoughts on the shows nice work!

Terrible...clown school please. Rack up another gimmick that will die in less then 2 weeks.

The scene fades in to a nearly pitch dark room. All lights are off but a dimly lit clock can be seen hanging on a wall. The time reads midnight. It is quiet, that is until a loud ring disrupts the silence. A small dim light is turned on revealing Cross seated at a desk. Just below the lamp is a phone. Cross appears to have been awoken by it. Cross turns and looks at the clock directly above him. Cross: Who the hell is calling me at this time of the night? The phone echoes with one last ring before Cross picks up. Cross: Hello?....Hello?...Who is this? Cross appears to have not received a reply. He hangs up the phone and shakes his head just before resting it back down on the desk. Seconds later the phone rings again. Cross presses the speaker phone button this time rather than picking up. All that can be heard is what appears to be a man’s voice battling the sound of static. Cross: Who is this?! Suddenly the static clears. Voice: Cross? Cross? Can you hear me? This is A-Jax. Cross: I can hear you… For a few seconds neither man says anything, you can hear heavy breathing over the speaker coming from A-Jax. Cross: Why you calling so late A-Jax, everything alright? A-Jax: No Cross. I’m in some serious trouble. Cross says nothing as he stares forward with a look of frustration. A-Jax is still breathing heavily. A-Jax: Cross you there? I need help. Cross: What kind of help? A-Jax: I need a place to stay. Cross: Where are you Jax? A-Jax: I’m in some dark alleyway if you want me to be exact not quite sure. I’ve been running. I've got people after me. Cross: Yeah I can tell! Damn it A-Jax, I swear to god if you got yourself into deep s***. My place is no hideout for you, I don't want to get dragged into anything either. Who you running from the cops? A-Jax: No not yet. I knew I couldn't run from my past forever. I made a stupid decision Cross. I’m sorry. I’m really really sorry. The static picks up as you hear A-Jax still trying to talk but nothing can be understood. The phone then cuts out. Cross is motionless as he stares at the phone. Cross snaps as he punches the desk sending the phone flying. He has a sick look on his face as he slowly drops his head back down on the desk. He reaches over and turns off the light. Once again it is quiet.

Sweet, I see good stuff coming from this feud. Keep up the good work! Glad to see Mace working his way into a feud.

Most likely I will be unable to attend. Ill find out more as it it gets closer to Sunday ill try and drop Kage a pm with some ideas.

Strider looks like a Mini Mace now with the new look. I skimmed through briefly and saw some good stuff when I get some more time ill check the show out in depth.

I smell a return! Hope that surgery works this time. Nice RP short and sweet.

Cross Examination **** out of **** Thats right 4 out of 4. Sure there was this and that but it was an incredible show. Graphically amazing, entertaining as hell, crazy fights. OCW/CCW, everyone, job well done. Once again took me awhile to make this and I think im going to make it a regular thing now for PPVs. Im also going to make a thread that includes all the Recap vids nicely organized with the PPV graphics above them. So here's to another year of OCW ownage! [ame=http://youtube.com/watch?v=PBLfpSJS_gk]YouTube - Wreslution III Recap[/ame] I appreciate all the feedback, however, I have one question id like answered when you reply...Who was best and worsed dressed? Best: TOUGH TOUGH pick some great entrance attires...even though it was probably hard to change out of im going with Kaang James styling with the white suit. Worst: Goes to BradBauer! A classic and epic attire but it was bad...bad in a good way though ha!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/stinkysox21/WCI.jpg Outside the front gates of the Baltimore's Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center stands Eddie Mace and A-Jax awaiting Cross’s release. At the locked and heavily barbed wired entrance stand two armed security guards. In the distance, Cross can be seen being escorted out of prison. The gates begin to unlock as the guards take to their positions. Just outside the gates, Cross is un-handcuffed and set free. The entrance gates begin to close as loud lock noise can be heard. Mace and A-Jax are at a standstill as Cross remains motionless outside the entrance with his head down. A moment of silence passes until Mace speaks up. Mace: Yo Cross there is nothing to be ashamed of that was one hell of a fight last night. Plus you got screwed! The weight of you two crushed the cage. Bold didn’t even throw you through! Cross slowly raises his head and stares down Mace and A-Jax with a mean stern look. A-Jax: Cross? Why you looking at us like that? Immediately after A-Jax speaks Cross begins to fast pace walk towards him. A-Jax: Whoa Cross slowdown…Dude what’s u- Cross grabs A-Jax by the neck of his shirt and pushes him up against the parked car behind him. Cross: What’s up? I just got out of prison again that’s what’s up A-Jax! What happened at Lution is done with! I don’t want to hear another word about it! A-Jax: Chill out let’s just tal- Cross: Shut your mouth! Mace begins to approach Cross. Mace: Cross let him go. Cross: Don’t take another step Mace, back off and stay out of this! Cross shoves A-Jax tighter up against the car. Cross: I didn’t sleep at all last night! Thought after thought ran wild through the brain. That little voice in my head just wouldn’t shut up. So I sat in my dark, cold cell and I listened to it! I look at you right now A-Jax and I will say I am more than disappointed with you! You put on great matches, you won the big one, congratu-DAMN-lations but the fact of the matter is OCW isn’t all about who is the best. It’s not just about winning. Nobody knows what’s been going on backstage with Death Row. I brought you both in and I set my expectations and demanded you two lived up to them and A-Jax you have not. I’m running things and what I say goes right?! A-Jax: Yeah Cross, you are our leader. Cross: I’m sending you home. A-Jax: What?! You can’t do this I have a match on Riot. Cross: Mace is fighting it. Your stuff is already packed, change your plane ticket you are going home. Mace: Come on Cross you can’t do this now, Death Row is on fire we are in contention for the tag titles! Cross: Let me finish Mace. Cross looks A-Jax in the eyes. Cross: I want what is best for Death Row! I wouldn’t send you packing if I didn’t think this was best for the team. This whole thing isn’t on my count though A-Jax. You return when you have thought things through and are ready to comeback 100% and give effort not just in ring but out! I want you around A-Jax, I really do, but right now you have fallen short of my demands. In my eyes, your rookie days have passed. No more excuses, you guys have made it into OCW. Now you start acting not just like a fighter but a damn member of the OCW organization! Is that understood? Cross has slowly backed off A-Jax who stands there shocked. He removes his bandana from his head and hands it over to Cross. A-Jax: This sucks but I understand. I will go home and get my act straight. I’ll be back when I feel the time is right Cross, I don’t want to let Death Row down and I just want to give my apology for my efforts and actions outside the ring. Cross nods his head in approval. A-Jax: When I comeback Cross, I’m going to want that bandana back. Don’t you think for a second about wearing it down to the ring either that’s my signature! Cross shows a small grin. Cross: Get in the car. I can’t stand being around this place any longer. Mace, A-Jax, and Cross pile into the car and begin to drive off. The camera pans out on the Baltimore prison as Death Row’s car disappears down the road.

Half way through and this is incredible. Awesome awesome work. Look for another special edition of Cross Examination.