DEFY to SURVIVE match debuts at DEFYX!
DEFY to SURVIVE is a 10 person blind draw 5 on 5 elimination match. Each team will battle until every person from the opposing team is eliminated. If more than one member of the winning team remains, they must fight for survival until one stands alone!
Prior to the match names will be pulled out of a hat to determine the teams.
Be a part of the first ever DEFY to SURVIVE at DEFYX Year One on 2/2/18 at Washington Hall! Featuring SHANE STRICKLAND defending his DEFY Championship against MATT SYDAL. BRODY KING vs ACH. RANDY MYERS vs JOEY JANELLA. NICOLE MATTHEWS vs HAWLEE LANE and much more! Limited tickets still available here.
DEFYX YEAR ONE
2/2/18 AT WASHINGTON HALL
Seattle, WA
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
2018 Seattle Dates Revealed!!
SAVE THESE DATES, DEFYANCE!
We are happy to announce our 2018 Seattle dates! Check them out below, RSVP and join us at the Historic Washington Hall. Follow us @DefyNW on social for on sale announcements!
WATCH: DEFY on IMPACT Wrestling
WATCH: DEFY Wrestling premieres on IMPACT
Last Thursday DEFY premiered on IMPACT Wrestling in the US on POP TV and internationally in 120 countries with a match from DEFY9 Yo! Defy Graps between Sami Callihan vs Randy Myers.
This broadcast kicks off a working relationship between DEFY and IMPACT that will see DEFY Wrestling events included for subscribers on the Global Wrestling Network, an over the top app, which for the first time will make DEFY events available for streaming on AppleTV and IOS devices. GWN features new and classic IMPACT / TNA content as well as select independent promotions. Currently, DEFY events will still be available through DefyOnDemand.com and partners such as HighSpotsNetwork, Demand Progress, CZW Studios, PCW on Demand and more but some tiering may apply in the future.
To subscribe or learn more about GWN please visit: https://globalwrestlingnetwork.com
IMPACT Wrestling is broadcasted in 120 Countries and has featured some the most prominent Wrestlers in the world during its 15 years of existence. Most recently, the "worldwide desperado" Sami Callihan joined the roster, teaming with the IMPACT Tag Champions (and old friends) Dave and Jake Crist better known as oVe "Ohio Versus Everything". Sami debuted at this year's Bound For Glory and has brought with him all of his trademark violence and anarchy he's known for around the world.
Ravenous Randy Myers hails from British Columbia, Canada and was trained by the Hart family. His charisma and passion immediately made him a DEFY fan favorite. A strong victory over indie darling Sammy Guevara at October's DEFYNOW earned Randy his shot to compete in this IMPACT match.
For late-breaking DEFY news; follow us on Twitter, and Facebook at @DefyNW
Please visit DefyWrestling.com for news, videos, and tickets to future events such as DEFYX Year One. DEFY Returns to the Historic Washington Hall on 2/2/18 with a huge main event when IMPACT Wrestling's MATT SYDAL challenges SHANE STRICKLAND for his DEFY Championship plus, the return of BRODY KING the debut of ACH, and JOEY JANELA!
DEFY premieres on IMPACT Wrestling on POP TV
DEFY Wrestling premieres on IMPACT on POP TV this week!
We are happy to announce DEFY Wrestling will be featured in this week's edition of IMPACT Wrestling on Thursday, November 30th at 8pm PST on POP TV.
IMPACT Wrestling's Sami Callihan will take on DEFY favorite Randy Myers from a pre-recorded match at DEFY9 Yo! Defy Graps in front of a sold-out crowd at the Historic Washington Hall in Seattle. DEFY encourages the DEFYANCE to watch live and tweet using the hashtag #DEFYonIMPACT
This broadcast kicks off a working relationship between DEFY and IMPACT that will see DEFY Wrestling events included for subscribers on the Global Wrestling Network, an over the top app, which for the first time will make DEFY events available for streaming on AppleTV and IOS devices. GWN features new and classic IMPACT / TNA content as well as select independent promotions. Currently, DEFY events will still be available through DefyOnDemand.com and partners such as HighSpotsNetwork, Demand Progress, CZW Studios, PCW on Demand and more but some tiering may apply in the future.
To subscribe or learn more about GWN please visit: https://globalwrestlingnetwork.com
IMPACT Wrestling is broadcasted in 120 Countries and has featured some the most prominent Wrestlers in the world during its 15 years of existence. Most recently, the "worldwide desperado" Sami Callihan joined the roster, teaming with the IMPACT Tag Champions (and old friends) Dave and Jake Crist better known as oVe "Ohio Versus Everything". Sami debuted at this year's Bound For Glory and has brought with him all of his trademark violence and anarchy he's known for around the world.
Ravenous Randy Myers hails from British Columbia, Canada and was trained by the Hart family. His charisma and passion immediately made him a DEFY fan favorite. A strong victory over indie darling Sammy Guevara at October's DEFYNOW earned Randy his shot to compete in this IMPACT match.
For late-breaking DEFY news; follow us on Twitter, and Facebook at @DefyNW
Please visit DefyWrestling.com for news, videos, and tickets to future events such as DEFYX Year One. DEFY Returns to the Historic Washington Hall on 2/2/18 with a huge main event when IMPACT Wrestling's MATT SYDAL challenges SHANE STRICKLAND for his DEFY Championship plus, the return of BRODY KING the debut of ACH, and JOEY JANELA!
DEFY6 RESULTS with photos / Tacoma 8.3.17
DEFY Returned to the Temple Theatre in Tacoma with DEFY6 THE CRASH. Full results below. Photography by Skyler King
Six Man Tag Team Match
Ave Rex, La Avispa & Sonico defeat Big Jack, Carl Cunningham & Kate Carney
Tag Team Match
Clark Connors & with Rebel Kel defeat Bat Boy & Derek Drexl
Singles Match
Desi De Rata defeats Cat Power
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!
DEFY WRESTLING RETURNS TO TACOMA’S TEMPLE THEATER
After last month’s successful debut in Tacoma, DEFY Wrestling makes its return to the City of Destiny. Thursday, August 3rd to the Temple Theater Grand Plaza Ballroom, at the Landmark Convention Center, 47 St Helens Ave, Tacoma WA 98402.
DEFY Wrestling’s return marks the start of a partnership with Mexico’s hottest promotion The Crash Lucha Libre. Legendary star of Mexico, and former WCW wrestler Konnan said, “working together with DEFY is a win-win for fans and the wrestlers!” This partnership will see the appearance of exciting international stars intent to make their mark on wrestling in the northwest. Included is the one and only Jack Evans, who dubs himself the “Prince of Parkland.”
Evans born in Tacoma Washington, who was raised in Parkland left the northwest to become a major international star based out of Mexico and stars in the highly acclaimed Lucha Underground television show. This will be Evans first match in Tacoma in well over 10 years. He will be pitted against 2004 Olympian, the powerhouse Mr. Athletic Jeff Cobb!
Possibly the night's most anticipated match (and the main event) will see the newly crowned DEFY Champion, “King of Swerve” Shane Strickland against Lio Rush. A rematch between the men who in April had what many longtime fans called the best professional wrestling match they’ve ever seen live! Rush will attempt to capture the DEFY Championship and take it with him. This could be Lio Rush’s last independent match in the Northwest as he just signed a contract to compete with Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment’s NXT brand
August 3rd will see the debut of Ring of Honor star, Flip Gordon. Gordon who has made a huge impression on the wrestling world will be taking on “the Puerto Rican Sensation” Mike Santiago. Also competing is Ave Rex and Sonico, Los Sexi Mexi’s. The Luchadores will compete with the tandem of Big Jack and Carl Cunningham.
Last month the women of DEFY had one of the most amazing matches of the evening. Hot off a tour of Japan, international star Cat Power will be making her DEFY Wrestling debut. Many other great local and international stars will be gracing the ring at the Temple Theater, you will not want to miss it!
The host and ring announcer for the evening will be 99.9 KISW’s Kevin Diers (Filling in for Steve Migs)!
DEFY at the Temple Theater is open to all ages event and will include a meet and greet with the wrestlers prior to the matches. Group rate tickets and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Get your tickets now at: www.defywrestling.com
Contact information: Matt Farmer – Matt@defywrestling.com
Follow on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - @DefyNW
LISTEN - Davey Richards / MIGS vs TWOW
On this week's MIGS VS The World Of Wrestling - Migs sits down with current CZW World Champion and DEFY Championship 8XGP contender Davey Richards.
More from the MigsBlog
I just started doing a wrestling podcast called “Migs Vs. The World Of Wrestling”, and big thanks to everyone that has checked it out so far.
The podcast is not a show where I critique the wrestling product…I don’t like crapping on wrestling (like some wrestling fans and wrestling podcasts do)…I watch wrestling because I find great entertainment in it. Do I think it’s always good? Of course not, but I definitely enjoy the majority of it!
What I am doing on the podcast is giving listeners a chance to learn about the men and women that put their safety on the line…all so that we can be entertained. Wrestlers are some of the most interesting people that I have met…they all have insane stories behind their journey in becoming a professional wrestler.
There is one guy that I had at the top of my wish list to chat with…and that is Othello Washington’s own, CZW Champion -- Davey Richards.
Davey is the epitome of interesting…both inside and outside the squared circle.
Not only is Davey killing it in Impact Wrestling (his “Lone Wolf” character is so bad ass), but he going to be here for Defy 4 at Tacoma’s Temple Theater on 6/29…hopefully he will be at Defy 5 as well on the next night at Washington Hall in Seattle. I’ll be the ring announcer, and you can get more info and tix at DefyWrestling.com.
When I say that Davey is interesting outside the ring….
-- He is not only a wrestler, but is also a paramedic.
-- He is a pre-med student
-- He is studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-- Him and his wife, Angelina Love, just had a baby boy.
Check out our chat, as we talk about all of this…plus his love for the Seattle music scene, and he also explains why he has no intentions of wanting to wrestle in the WWE.
Click HERE to listen to this episode of Migs Vs. The World Of Wrestling…please let your wrestling fans know about the podcast too!
http://www.kisw.com/blogs/steve-migs/migs-blog-davey-richards
Davey won the CZW World Championship from Lio Rush at DEFY3 Swerve City. Photo by Nate Watters
Davey defends his CZW World Championship against Darby Allin at DEFY4 on June 29th in Tacoma. Tickets at DefyWrestling.com
LISTEN - DEFY3 SWERVE CITY Playlist by KEVIN DIERS
DEFY backstage correspondent and KISW 99.9 FM's KEVIN DIERS delivers another crushing Mixtape - this time for DEFY3.
" When you walk into Washington Hall, grab a drink and find your seat, the energy in the room is electric. There is a-lot of anticipation in the air and the key to my selections for the Defy3 playlist was to choose the most high octane, fast, and intense music to get everyone pumped up - a lot of which happens to be metal.
There are a couple of songs in here that don't EXACTLY fit that definition...specifically the Deftones and Soundgarden tracks. I had been listening to a ton of Chris Cornell's music that week (R.I.P.) and I felt it's important to keep his art fresh in our minds.
As far as the Deftones song....I mean, it's called SWERVE CITY! How couldn't I put it on there? Along with making a soundtrack for Defy3, this playlist also serves as badass motivation at the gym."
- Kevin Diers / IG @KVNDRS
...and NEW CZW Cham...WAIT. What? That's not right. / Photo by Nate Watters
Listen to KEVIN on KISW 99.9 FM on Loud and Local every Sunday night from 10-Midnight and Metal Shop Saturdays 10p-2a and follow
The Crash Lucha Libre & Defy Wrestling enter working relationship.
We are proud to announce our partnership with The Crash Lucha Libre promotion from Tijuana Mexico. Established in 2012 The Crash is the fastest growing, and most exciting Lucha Libre company in the world. It features some of the biggest names in Lucha Libre like Rey Mysterio and Blue Demon Jr along with today’s best in ring competitors from around the globe!
Defy Wrestling, based out of Seattle Washington will be bringing The Crash Lucha Libre events to the Pacific Northwest. In addition, there is a talent exchange agreement between the two companies. You will see some of the northwest’s hottest prospects competing in Mexico, and some of Mexico’s brightest stars competing in the Northwest.
Legendary wrestler, and co-owner of The Crash promotion, Konnan said,
“Working together with Defy is a win-win for the fans and the wrestlers. As both fan bases get to see each promotions talent. Our goal is for independent promotions to start working with, instead of against each other and take advantage of the cross-pollination that is prevalent in the indie scene. Fans win we all win, we look forward to working with Defy!”
Defy Wrestling will be announcing the dates to The Crash events in Washington next week! www.defywrestling.com - www.thecrash.mx
DEFY / CZW kick off working relationship with huge Championship match!
It was announced last night that this Friday, May 26th at DEFY 3 CZW World Champion Lio Rush will defend his championship against the Lone Wolf Davey Richards.
It was announced last night that this Friday, May 26th at DEFY 3 CZW World Champion Lio Rush will defend his championship against the Lone Wolf Davey Richards.
This match signifies a working relationship between Defy Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. The CZW World Championship match will take place at Washington Hall in Seattle WA. Other matches include John Morrison vs Shane Strickland, Christina Von Eerie vs Taya Valkyrie and MOOSE vs Mike Santiago! A limited number of general admission tickets will be sold at the door.
LISTEN: Moose on The MegaCast before DEFY w/ Migs and Ted
This week on the MegaCast Migs and Thee Ted Smith chat with Impact Grand Champion Moose who debuts at DEFY this weekend at DEFY3 Swerve City! Check out more info below from the guys and take a listen.
"This week the fellas chat with Moose! Moose (Quinn Ojinnaka) is a current pro-wrestler, but played many years in the NFL as well…plus he went to the same high school as Ted! Moose is going to be wrestling this Friday night for Defy 3 at the Washington Hall (featuring Steve Migs as the ring announcer and host,and Ted will be there hanging out). The show is almost sold out – get tickets at DefyWrestling.com. Also, this week's Ted Talk struck a nerve with Steve, as he conquered an odd fear by taking a wrestling class!"
Follow us on Twitter: @TheMegaCast
To see Moose live - limited GA tickets are still available for this Friday's DEFY3 Swerve City at DefyWrestling.com
DEFY teams up with Highspots Wrestling Network
Late last week Highspots Wrestling Network welcomed DEFY Wrestling into the family via twitter and announced the availability for their subscribers to stream DEFY1 Legacy on their VOD network www.highspotswrestlingnetwork.com
Also - starting today, DefyOnDemand subscribers will now have access to select titles from Highspots Wrestling Network featuring Shane Strickland, Davey Richards, the Lucha Brothers and more!
Visit DefyONDemand.com for more!