Prior to the COVID pandemic, the independent wrestling scene in America was thriving. Here in Seattle we have Defy, an organization founded in 2017 that had been running monthly shows across the Pacific Northwest. Things were looking bright for the young group as fans were enjoying the product and cross over potential seemed promising. Prior to the the creation of AEW, several talent such as the Young Bucks, Luchasaurus, and others made appearances in the the Defy ring. T