Author: Philip M. Jones
Philip M. Jones
A social service worker by day, and a writer by night, I defy all labels, boxes and societal definitions. I am a classically trained violinist, published author and proud member of the LGBTQ community. I spend most of my time at home indulging in my favorite interests including reading, writing, horror films, eating and watching independent wrestling shows.
Without A Cause I Love WAC February 23, 2020 Everett Washington What an exciting time Without A Cause has in store for us at I Love WAC! Tayler Bartle and the team behind WAC… yes, even the cruel, heartless and suspected alien reptile in a flesh suit, Max Zaleski, have done an excellent job at crafting some of the best wrestling you’re going to see here or anywhere! Take a look at what they have in store for you on Sunday, February 23, 2020: WAC Championship Three-Way Battle Chris Bey (c) vs. Jet Knight vs. Ethan HD The Chris Bey…
With the three-year anniversary show behind us, we move on to Kings of Crash! Washington Hall is going to host some of the best talents in the industry including Jeff Cobb, Damian 666 and out and proud athlete, Anthony Bowens! The folks behind DEFY didn’t just throw together a bunch of matches, they constructed a card that will likely be talked about in the years to come. At this time there are eight matches announced. Defy likes to surprise us by having an unannounced match or two on each card. So those of you who aren’t going to be able…
DEFY Year 3 January 31st, 2020 Seattle Washington Washington Hall Here we are, passing the three-year mark in DEFY’s meteoric rise: DEFY Year 3. Three years ago, DEFY was started in the black hole of professional wrestling, the Pacific Northwest. Only the rare talent emerged from the darkness and occasionally the WWE would pass through quenching the draught in our humble region. Today, three years later, the Pacific Northwest is turning heads. Are we still a black hole? It would be difficult to convince the local fans of this growing and thriving scene. It is unquestionable, DEFY has played no…
Without A Cause 2020 January 19, 2020 Everett Washington Kicking off the inaugural event of 2020, Without a Cause crafted a truly great card for the fans. With fantastic fly-ins, and some of the best wrestlers on the local scene, this is going to be a must-see show. Take a look for yourself! Fatal Four Way Tony Deppen vs. Ethan HD vs. Travis Williams vs. Jet Knight A good fatal four-way is always a treat to watch. When you have this much talent in the ring, it becomes more than a treat it becomes a major event. Tony Deppen is…
DEFY Age of War January 3, 2020 Seattle Washington The first show of 2020 is upon us! DEFY Age of War is shaping up to be an incredible card with some matches the fans are certain to love. On January 3rd there will be no better place to be in the world of professional wrestling than Washington Hall. With six matches announced, it is already obvious this is going to be an evening we talk about in the years to come. With our champion Schaff making a heel turn at the last event – and the incredible talent they are…
There is so much talent in the Pacific Northwest. Anyone who’s paying attention already knows this, and those who haven’t figured this undeniable fact are starting to hear the rumors. 2019 has been all about building and spreading the word, and if feels like 2020 is going to start turning heads. As we bring 2019 to a close, it’s time for me to make my predictions about local talents who are, in my opinion, local talents who are going to go to the next level in the coming year. Before we get to the list for the coming year, let’s…
Wrestling is a big complex business with many moving parts. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that a wrestling show is more than the talent coming out to the ring and putting on fantastic matches for the audience. There is a whole team of professionals behind the scenes who play a monumental role in every show we enjoy. Annie Tunnicliffe is one of the talented people working diligently behind the scenes at DEFY in Seattle Washington. Even though she holds the title of Assistant Producer, there isn’t a simple list of things she does for each show. She does whatever needs…
Without A Cause Daddy’s Home! November 30th, 2019 Everett Washington With Year One in the bag, Without A Cause is moving into their second year as a promotion. They enter their second year as an enormous success and they are building an enviable reputation in the world of professional wrestling. There is little doubt the coming year is going to bring big things to Without A Cause and their fans! Typically Without A Cause runs on Sunday afternoon. It is important to note that WAC Daddy’s Home is an exception to their usual show days and times. Daddy’s Home is…
When you move through circles in your local wrestling scene you tend to get a feel for those who are respected, those who are loved and those who have… stepped on toes. It’s a small community and in a business where reputation and goodwill mean almost as much as having talent, maintaining the respect of your peers isn’t the easiest thing to accomplish when there are only so many spots to go around. There is one person in particular who stands out on the local wrestling scene who is known not only for his extraordinary talent but also for the…
The role of the heel is often under-appreciated. It’s easy to forget when we’re booing and jeering these contentious wrestlers, how important they really are in the big scheme of things in professional wrestling. They do more than make the face look good. A truly great heel invokes strong feelings from the crowd. Perhaps they remind us of our high school bully, or in other examples, they can represent the selfish and entitled ultra-rich, the villainous foreigner, or the elitist intellectual who looks down on everyone. We rally behind them just as easily as we do our hero’s in very…