Rich Bocchini joins DEFY as lead commentator.
The recently released DEFY5 on DefyOnDemand.com introduced a new but familiar voice to the DEFYANCE as former WWE commentator Rich Bocchini (fka Rich Brennan) joined our team as play by play commentator.
From the Houston Area, Rich came up through the ranks working for such promotions as Booker T's Reality Of Wrestling, then spent time with WWE where he was best known for commentating for Smackdown and NXT. While in NXT, Rich was the soundtrack to some of the most prominent moments in the brand's short history.
We are big fan's of Rich and his work speaks for itself. We are so excited at this chance to expand our team and streamline our production process in which allows our former commentating team oppurtunites to develop new content and to help grow alongside our business with new event and content offerings. - Jim Perry / DEFY Owner
Mostly recently, Rich has provided "PBP" for MLW, FEST Wrestling, and Wrestlecircus and can be heard weekly on MLW Radio Network's flagship show, and as co-host of the JJ Dillon Show.
You can hear Rich call the action alongside legand Tony Schiavone from MLW's most recent event "Never Say Never" for FREE!
DEFY's most recent play by play commentator, Cody Von Whistler is currently in talks with DEFY in developing new content for DefyOnDemand.com and color commentator Matt Farmer resumes as DEFY Booker and Producer.
Rich with Tony Schiavone at MLW in Florida. Photo by MilitaryNews.com
You can follow Rich on Twitter @RichBocchini and hear Rich NOW on DEFY5 at DefyONDemand.com
Martin Stone advances as Defy #1 contender in new partnership with FEST Wrestling
Courtesy Twitter
At last night's FEST Wrestling's event "X-Mas in July" in Gainesville, Florida - it was announced that Shane SWERVE Strickland will defend his DEFY Championship at FEST on SEPT 3rd (pending him getting through Lio Rush on August 3rd's DEFY Presents THE CRASH Lucha Libre in Tacoma, Wa. Tickets on sale now at DefyWrestling.com) Also last night, UK's Martin Stone beat out MR 450 to become the DEFY Championship #1 Contender.
This begins a working relationship with FEST Wrestling that will feature the DEFY Championship being defended at future FEST Wrestling events.
STRICKLAND vs. STONE happens on September 3rd - Follow FEST on Twitter @FestWrestling for when tickets go on sale!