Author: 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.

Two Year Anniversary! On January 19th, 2019 DEFY Wrestling will be celebrating two years as a promotion with DEFY Never Dies! What a spectacular two years it has been. We’ve seen several champions and the introduction of tag team championship. In the last two years we’ve seen this promotion explode on the scene in a way that can only invoke images of the fourth of July. Everyone from the owner, promoters, performers and the loyal fans have played their part in making this one of the top promotions in the country and beyond. So far, we are still receiving information…

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The Pacific Northwest (PNW) has traditionally been a black whole of professional wrestling. Until recently there were few promotions that garnered little attention beyond the borders of the city in which they operated. Now with promotions like DEFY, 321Battle! And latest arrival Without A Cause, among others, people are starting to look in our direction. As they should… We have produced some of the greatest talent in the industry today, Daniel Bryan comes to mind as one of the most obvious and successful. On the independent scene we’ve spawned some great talent including Darby Allin, Randy Myers, Clark Connors, Taya…

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DEFY On Edge!December 14, 2018Washington HallSeattle Truth be told, we here in the Pacific Northwest, have been fortunate enough to see vision, experience, timing, and ingenuity come together and create something quite special. This is a rare thing. Not everyone is so lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Even if you are simply a spectator, you are a part of something no one else gets to experience outside Washington Hall. There are many great promotions in the wrestling industry, but nothing quite like DEFY. The symbiotic relationship between the performers and the audience is a…

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The independent wrestling scene is on fire right now. We have people training all over the country and we’re seeing new talent pop up almost every day. Those who work hard and take their craft seriously seem to gravitate to the top. There always seems to be something special about those who grab our attention in the ring. It’s a perfect combination of talent, presence, and skill creating a recipe for greatness. When I’m lucky enough to come across this, I get excited to give others an opportunity to see what I see. One such talent is Showcase Chase James.…

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Prestige Rise or Die Trying Tournament December 8th, 2018 Hermiston Oregon On December 8th in a small town in North East Oregon called Hermiston, Prestige Wrestling will be putting on another fantastic show. Though I’ve never had the privilege of making the pilgrimage to a live event, I have enjoyed streaming their shows. Based on what I’ve seen so far, the Rise or Die Trying Tournament will no doubt be another exceptional entry in their promotional catalog. Confirmed Championship Match Prestige Wrestling on December 8th is going to be a fantastic event! We already know what the main event…

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PCW Ultra: Believe December 7, 2018 ILWU Memorial Hall 231 W C Street, Wilmington CA 90744 In just a few short weeks PCW Ultra will be putting on their show Believe! This fantastic promotion, located in the Los Angeles area, is quickly approaching their third year. With the kind of names they bring in I think it’s likely we’re going to see them around for quite some time. On December 7th the people behind PCW Ultra have put together a spectacular card. Below is a listing of the matches they have announced thus far. Singles Match Heather Monroe vs. Taya…

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DEFY PDX III: City of Thorns November 24, 2018 Hawthorn Theater Portland Oregon On November 24th DEFY will be at their home away from home, the Hawthorn Theater in Portland Oregon! Defy – City of Thorns is shaping up to be a fantastic show! We have five matches announced as of this writing, and it is not unusual for DEFY to have at least one unannounced match at each of their events. As a result, audience members are likely in for a surprise match at some point in the evening. Singles Match Matt Cross vs. King Khash This is perhaps…

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We are coming up on the next DEFY show! This one is taking place at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland Oregon. DEFY has gone on the road before having been to Tacoma, Spokane, and Missoula. They are returning to Portland, leaving their home base in Seattle for the month of November. DEFY Wrestling presents PDX III: City of Thorns. Announcements have been trickling in this last week, and thus far we have four fantastic match announcements. First off, we’ll see Matt Cross go up against King Khash for the second time. These two faced off at the very first DEFY…

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Without A Cause: Shatter the System is nearly upon us! On November 18, in Everett Washington, we will see the sophomore effort from the folks behind the newest promotion in the Pacific Northwest. Thus far five matches have been announced. As we preview: Without A Cause Shatter the System for (11/18/18). Preview: Without A Cause Shatter the System Singles Match “Classic” Cody Chhun, is a familiar face for fans of wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. He’s a regular performer with DEFY, Prestige, and Big League Wrestling to name a few. Last month we saw him at WAC: A Seat at…

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After a strong debut, Without A Cause will return on November 18, with Shatter the System! In a few short weeks, we’ll see Effy, Fred Yehi and Holidead make their Washington State debut and play their part in shattering the system. In the coming weeks, we anticipate numerous match announcements. So far, we know the main event will be Effy vs. Pitfall Jones. These two wrestlers are incredible performers and this match will be nothing short of spectacular. As for talent, there are two reigning champions coming to show their metal. Bambi Hall, the current Solid Steel Champion from 321…

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