Post by Marcus Welsh on Feb 16, 2024 23:00:10 GMT -5
~We cut to the OCW Arena in Key West, Florida. Yep, it’s still there. The press conference room is fine. It’s not super well put together but it isn’t in shambles, either. It’s pretty clear the reason we’re all here is an impromptu one. People are scrambling. The good Captain, Rodrick Slock is making sure everything is in order. AKB is rushing around like ‘it’s happening’ while Who’Re takes a seat, crossing her legs in the front row. The Knife Man stands in the corner, scratching his giant blade against the wall. All the OCW side acts are there…but we don’t see Zybala. We don’t see Lord Allton. Interesting.~
Cap Slock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM PARIS, FRANCE IS NONE OTHER THAN MARCUS WELSH!!!
~Everyone looks around, shocked. AKB starts clapping. The rest follow. A screen lowers from the ceiling. It turns on and there’s the face of Marcus Welsh~
Marcus Welsh: What’s up, friends. What’s up, family.
~Everyone sighs. A nice warm feeling coming over them~
Marcus Welsh: It’s been awhile. About a year, to be exact. I hope you’ve all been well. Now, before we get started…I have to give a shoutout to the Strader family…most notably Tamika for all the hard work they put into OCW this past year.
~Everyone nods~
Marcus Welsh: They could’ve ripped this all down. They could’ve dislodged, and banished this fed’s great history. But, they didn’t. They took the idea of OCW and they made it their own. And, while things never turn out the way we ultimately envision them, I think they did a great job and deserve a round of applause.
~Everyone in the room agrees, cheering and applauding the work of the Strader family over the past year~
Marcus Welsh: Respect. Hopefully, we see them back in this business because, let’s be honest, pro wrestling is better when the Strader family is active. Now, onto what’s next for this great brand. As you’ve probably noticed we’ve returned to our old, tried and true red and black color scheme. The offices have been switched back. Certain aspects have been removed…others returned. Basically, it looks a lot like it did right before my departure.
~The room nods~
Marcus Welsh: Don’t read too much into that. It’s nothing more than restoring this place back to what it was just in case it becomes nothing more than a memorial site for past wrestlers to visit and remember their glory days.
~A bit of sadness in the room at the thought of OCW being truly dead~
Marcus Welsh: But, do not fret, even though they aren’t here at the moment, Mike Zybala and Lord Allton will continue to run their businesses as scheduled. And, while I’m on the subject, I think a huge round of applause should be given to those two as well as Donnie Harris and Axis for never wavering and remaining true to OCW over the past year despite all of the hurdles and departures and everything else that made this one of the rockiest years in company history.
~Huge ovation for the four names truly loyal to the promotion~
Marcus Welsh: So now…that brings us to the main brand. The official red and black. The greatest wrestling promotion of all time. What’s next? Well if you’re looking at me to bring this place back I’ve got some bad news for you. That’s not happening. I’m finishing up a history run with TRIAD and when that’s said and done I will retire from the sport of pro wrestling.
~More disappointment~
Marcus Welsh: But, I am shopping OCW around to interested parties to see who might want to purchase the promotion and run with it. OCW isn’t just one man. OCW is a brand. It means something to hundreds if not thousands of people who have come through here over the years and it would be selfish of me to lock it up just because I don’t want to work in this industry anymore.
~Everyone in the room starts texting on their phones~
Marcus Welsh: Yea, I guess you could say OCW is officially ‘on the market’. In fact, I’ve already had a few discussions with some interested parties and, well, I expect to see a deal materialize soon.
~And here come the nerves. New ownership means new employees which, well, means zero job security~
Marcus Welsh: So there you have it…one era has ended. The dawn of a new era could be approaching. I’ll keep you all posted until my name is no longer attached to ownership of this great company. Take care everyone and be sure to check out Night 9 of the Wit Trials. Pull for Team Welsh or die.
~Welsh smiles as the screen goes out. Panic breaks out in the OCW press conference room~
Cap Slock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM PARIS, FRANCE IS NONE OTHER THAN MARCUS WELSH!!!
~Everyone looks around, shocked. AKB starts clapping. The rest follow. A screen lowers from the ceiling. It turns on and there’s the face of Marcus Welsh~
Marcus Welsh: What’s up, friends. What’s up, family.
~Everyone sighs. A nice warm feeling coming over them~
Marcus Welsh: It’s been awhile. About a year, to be exact. I hope you’ve all been well. Now, before we get started…I have to give a shoutout to the Strader family…most notably Tamika for all the hard work they put into OCW this past year.
~Everyone nods~
Marcus Welsh: They could’ve ripped this all down. They could’ve dislodged, and banished this fed’s great history. But, they didn’t. They took the idea of OCW and they made it their own. And, while things never turn out the way we ultimately envision them, I think they did a great job and deserve a round of applause.
~Everyone in the room agrees, cheering and applauding the work of the Strader family over the past year~
Marcus Welsh: Respect. Hopefully, we see them back in this business because, let’s be honest, pro wrestling is better when the Strader family is active. Now, onto what’s next for this great brand. As you’ve probably noticed we’ve returned to our old, tried and true red and black color scheme. The offices have been switched back. Certain aspects have been removed…others returned. Basically, it looks a lot like it did right before my departure.
~The room nods~
Marcus Welsh: Don’t read too much into that. It’s nothing more than restoring this place back to what it was just in case it becomes nothing more than a memorial site for past wrestlers to visit and remember their glory days.
~A bit of sadness in the room at the thought of OCW being truly dead~
Marcus Welsh: But, do not fret, even though they aren’t here at the moment, Mike Zybala and Lord Allton will continue to run their businesses as scheduled. And, while I’m on the subject, I think a huge round of applause should be given to those two as well as Donnie Harris and Axis for never wavering and remaining true to OCW over the past year despite all of the hurdles and departures and everything else that made this one of the rockiest years in company history.
~Huge ovation for the four names truly loyal to the promotion~
Marcus Welsh: So now…that brings us to the main brand. The official red and black. The greatest wrestling promotion of all time. What’s next? Well if you’re looking at me to bring this place back I’ve got some bad news for you. That’s not happening. I’m finishing up a history run with TRIAD and when that’s said and done I will retire from the sport of pro wrestling.
~More disappointment~
Marcus Welsh: But, I am shopping OCW around to interested parties to see who might want to purchase the promotion and run with it. OCW isn’t just one man. OCW is a brand. It means something to hundreds if not thousands of people who have come through here over the years and it would be selfish of me to lock it up just because I don’t want to work in this industry anymore.
~Everyone in the room starts texting on their phones~
Marcus Welsh: Yea, I guess you could say OCW is officially ‘on the market’. In fact, I’ve already had a few discussions with some interested parties and, well, I expect to see a deal materialize soon.
~And here come the nerves. New ownership means new employees which, well, means zero job security~
Marcus Welsh: So there you have it…one era has ended. The dawn of a new era could be approaching. I’ll keep you all posted until my name is no longer attached to ownership of this great company. Take care everyone and be sure to check out Night 9 of the Wit Trials. Pull for Team Welsh or die.
~Welsh smiles as the screen goes out. Panic breaks out in the OCW press conference room~
