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.
Shane Strickland… Swerve… there are few people who have played a bigger role in the success of DEFY, than this man. He has been a consistent member of the roster from day one, but this isn’t why he has been so important to the history of a relatively young promotion. He wasn’t the first champion, that honor belongs to Davey Richards who held the title for a total of eight days. Shane Strickland was the second and fourth champion at DEFY with a brief interloper in the summer of 2018, in the form of Austin Aries. Shane would win the…
In a small community in Wyoming a boy was born and raised far removed from large cities and the thrill of professional wrestling. When that little boy grew up, he emerged from the rural Midwest and headed further west until he landed in Portland Oregon. It was here the performer known as Teck Tonik set roots, and it was here he began training to become one of the best professional wrestlers in the region. Transitioning from a small-town boy into a young man in the big city wasn’t the easiest. These two worlds are very different. On his journey to…
DEFY Dragon Spirit March 8th, 2019 Washington Hall Seattle Washington In their third show of 2019, DEFY has returned to Washington Hall for Dragon Spirit! What a card they put together for this show! They continue to prove they have a knack for cultivating top notch talent and putting together some of the most unique and imaginative matches possible. You often get to see wrestlers facing opponents you are unlikely to see occur at any other promotion. The card on March 8th is no exception. Jaxon Stone vs. Schaff Singles Match Former professional baseball player turned Pro Wrestler, Jaxon Stone,…
With the event’s close proximity to Valentine’s day, it would seem Without A Cause has chosen to follow the love theme with their newest show titled With Love, WAC XOXO! When one really looks at the card, it is an appropriate title. We have a lot of performers at this event who LOVE to beat people up! As a result, we’ll see a lot of LOVE on February 24th in Everett Washington. Singles Match Daniel Makabe vs. Alexander Hammerstone In this exciting match up we’re going to see the technical stylings of Daniel Makabe clash with the powerhouse maneuvers of…
On a cold and dark Friday evening in a quiet sleepy rural town, one of the best professional wrestling shows you can find anywhere in the country on February 22nd, will be happening in Hermiston Oregon. Don’t worry, you aren’t the only one scratching their head wondering how this happened. When someone has a vision and the passion and business acumen to bring this vision to life, it doesn’t matter what community you live in. William Quintana is just such a person. Not just anyone can throw together a good wrestling show. Only the people behind putting on these shows…
DEFY PDX4 Slamtown Portland Oregon February 9, 2019 Hawthorn Theater On a cold winter night in the City of Roses, one of the best wrestling shows you’ll ever see will be happening at the Hawthorn Theater! DEFY PDX4 Slam Town will be, as the name suggests, the fourth show DEFY has put on in Portland Oregon. According to DEFY’s schedule for 2019, they will be making regular appearances in Portland, approximately every other month. This is great news for Portland fans! There have been surprisingly few announcements for Slamtown. It would seem the folks behind DEFY are planning to surprise…
On the independent scene, you see a wide range of commitment to the profession. Weekend warriors and hobby performers abound, some of them are even quite good. Others grind at a day job during the week only to pay the bills so they can pursue their real passion. They aren’t interested in wrestling in occasional shows and hitting the bar afterward with their buddies. They are here to do the work, pay their dues and shoot as high as their skill, talent and luck will take them. Danika Della Rouge is without a doubt in the latter category. She is…
There are many, many talented people who work in the world of wrestling. Every once in a while, someone stands out just a little bit ahead of the others, who has a spark that catches your eye. Someone who’s star shines a little brighter in the sky. King Khash is one of these people. Born twenty-two years ago in Tehran, Iran, Khashayar Mirzaei, came to the United states when he was ten years old. He didn’t speak a word of English and he was dropped into the middle of a new country and an unfamiliar culture to which he could…
DEFY Never Dies 2nd Anniversary January 19, 2019 Washington Hall, Seattle WA Two years! It’s hard to believe how much a promotion can grow and change the landscape of a region in two years. Yet here we are, history has been made and now we move into our third year of some of the best professional wrestling on the independent circuit today. As DEFY Wrestling presents DEFY Never Dies. DEFY has lined up a number of events on Saturday January 19th to celebrate their two-year anniversary. Earlier in the day, at 3:00 p.m. Monteasy will be performing with a live…
9Anyone in the vicinity of Wilmington, California on January 18, 2019 would be hard pressed to find anything better to do with their Friday evening than to attend PCW Ultra A2K19 show. With three championships in contention and some of the best talent working in the industry today, this card is constructed with the specific purpose of being unmissable! If you haven’t already purchased your ticket, I wouldn’t waste another second and good luck! Special Challenge Match Sam Adonis vs. Garza Jr. Making his way north is Sam Adonis! This is a man who needs little introduction. He’s a regular…