DEFIANCE Insider AOD 2021

“The Defiant by Through Dreams and Distance” plays

Just outside catering is Ryan Scott seated next to Avalon Bottom Loading Water Cooler Water Dispenser. There is a table set up on the other side of the water cooler with a laptop all set up and Timmy Nguyen from the new blog for DEFIANCE Just Say It Baby!

Ryan Scott behind him is a banner for AOD2021.

Ryan Scott:
Welcome everyone to everyone’s favorite gossip spot, the DEFIANCE Watercooler! Joined with me tonight is a very special DEFIANCE fan, a young blogger from Okechobee, Florida. You all may have heard him call into DEFRADIO once or twice, Timmy ‘SmallScreen’ Nguyen!!

Timmy appears via Zoom webcam, he’s in his early twenties with wireframe round glasses, still sporting his Wal-Mart vest, the young excited blogger is grinning from ear to ear.

Timmy N:
Thanks so much for having me Ryan! When I first saw your email I thought it was spam, sorry it took me so long to respond! Work’s been hectic and I’ve been trying to keep up with all things DEFIANCE and let me tell you, these past few shows leading up to ACTS of DEFIANCE have been NUTSO! 

His enthusiasm shines through the video feed as he seems eager to dive right in.

Fans Bring the Weapons Match

Ryan Scott:
At 160 Lindsay teamed with Henry Keyes against Malak and Alvaro. Vargas was solo for most of the match. Malak just bided his time. When he found the moment he struck and ADV and garland stoled the match from Troy and Keyes. Only for Malak after the match and his entourage to assault Troy backstage and leave her for dead!

Timmy N:
So, if you have been checking out my blog you’ll see I found this random fan link where they were gathering ideas for weapons, if you haven’t checked it out yet - definitely do so and get your ideas in!

So, let me get my long-winded thoughts out of the way first. Secretly, I am a big Malak Garland fan, yes I know he’s a tool bag that you’d rather see on Tim Taylor’s belt, but he’s a funny tool bag. You see he makes me laugh when he’s on-screen and I don’t usually laugh much. Unless you know I've had a few drinks. 

On the Zoom screen, Timmy lifts up and drinks from a red solo cup.

Ryan Scott:
May want to slow down there, Timmy. Garland has a knack for getting out of sticky situations. This however is a lioness right now that is seeing nothing but blood in DEFIANCE. I think your favorite in this match is in for a beating like he has never had in DEFIANCE at the hands of The Queen of The Ring Lindsay Troy!

Timmy N:
ANYWAYS… Lindsay Troy is also the GOAT. And Malak’s in a spot where the outcome can be as unpredictable as his tweets each morning. Which I religiously pull up twitter each morning to see - and I DON’T even HAVE a Twitter! That should tell you right there how much I love me some M-Bear.
 

Ryan Scott:
I am not counting Malak out by any means. He is a silver tongue devil after all. I just think he has picked on the wrong woman at the wrong time here. I don’t even think his entourage is going to stop this seeing red Lindsay Troy.

Timmy N:
Okay… OKAY! I know it’s a prediction show, sorry. I think Lindsay Troy is going to be able to leverage the gimmick that this match is bringing to her full advantage and most likely will have Malak crying and tapping out when it’s all said and done. I kind of want my M-Bear to win but… I don’t think he will. PLEASE GOAT don’t break M-Bear’s fingers or get his Twitter banned! Pretty please!

With 28 votes
LINDSAY TROY (75%)  MALAK GARLAND (25%)

FAVOURED SAINTS MATCH 

Favoured Fiveway Match

Ryan Scott:
Man Rezin...his championship run over the past few months has been a rollercoaster. Now a three-time Favoured Saints Champion. If anything he has that for the history books as he is the only one to hold that championship that many times. After managing to get back his championship from Henry Keyes, and Dex Joy now the Escape Artist seems to be taking a liking to being a champion. I don’t think he cares that he is being hypocritical either.

Now he wants to never defend the championship again. Unfortunately for him, DEFIANCE is not going to let him do such a thing. He is now faced with a challenge he once was a part of in the inaugural match for that title a five-way match! The only difference is he has no idea WHO the other four men will be.

Timmy N:
So….. can I like guess who’s going to be in the match too? I wrote some notes on the bus ride home from Wally World, one sec!

With excitement Timmy grabs another quick sip from his red solo cup and darts away from his laptop computer, the camera catches a brief glimpse into Timmy ‘SmallScreen’ Nguyen’s bedroom, in the background a giant board rests on his wall with an assortment of notes, pictures and post it’s. At the top it reads ‘WORLD OF DEFIANCE’ with the letters underneath it reading ‘THE D&D CAMPAIGN’. Before more can be ascertained from the view, Timmy appears in front of the camera once more.

Timmy N:
My bad I thought the notes were with me already.. Okay, so I was looking at DEFIANCE’s website to try and take a guess as to who could potentially show up. You know they are pretty good about moving people from active to inactive etc. Anyways…. Here’s my guesses! Okay TBA is most likely going to be the return of RYAN BATTS! Yeah, you heard it here first, Ryan Batts will make a surprise return to participate in this shit show. TBD is going to be Malak’s better half Cyrus BATES!

The shit-eating grin from Timmy is hard to describe. He seems sure of himself.

Timmy N:
That leaves two mystery men still... So I'm thinking TBC is going to be BUTCHER VICTORIOUS! Because why not? We need even more insanity in this five-man. But… but I saved the best and that’s where I'll roll it into my prediction. Rezin has been a spotty champ, to say the least, he could get high and FORGET he’s the Favoured Saints Champion, and not even show up at ACTS.

Truth be told there is probably a betting line ON that very thing happening. However, Rezin is setting up his own demise with this foray and I think THC is going to be the one to come out on top. WHO is THC you ask? Well, I’d only point you towards the MID CARD TERROR HIMSELF! CORVO ALPHA! The dude EATS midcard talent as Tillinghast so eloquently put it. So for my prediction, just so I’m clear I think CORVO ALPHA will walk away the Favoured Saints Champion!

Ryan Scott:
That is quite the list of great talent there and that is an impressive choice there. Corvo is a monster of a man. If we are going to go this route then let's see here…. I am not sure if Kerry Kuroyama or Scott Stevens are even booked at AOD. If they are not I find it hard for DEFIANCE to leave them off a pay-per-view. Although a fellow stable member Tyler Fuse being involved in this match could be a surprise.

He is another top guy that has his plate empty for the night. Although I could see him being in The Kabal Vs Guardians match. So as a surprise entrant I’ll pick Tyler. The other guy I choose is Mushighara, I think The God-Beast needs an impressive showing to get back in the spotlight. As for a choice, I am gonna pick Scott Stevens. Rezin just can not seem to have a successful title defense. I just can not see him coming out of AOD the champion still.

With 28 votes
REZIN (60.7%)  TBN (10.7%) TBN (10.7%) TBN (14.3%) TBN (3.6%)

With 28 votes
Who do you think will be the TBN?
VICTOR VACIO (28.6%)
TYLER FUSE (28.6%)
MUSHIGHARA (35.7%)
CORVO ALPHA (28.6%)
TROY MATTHEWS (28.6%)
NONE OF THE ABOVE (50%)

Ryan Scott:
Nathan has had his issues with The Scourge over the past few months along with his best friend and tag team partner Dex Joy. The Scourge took on The Biggest Best Boys. The Scourge manages to steal this one. Nathan is set to take on a changed man in Jack Harmen. Who knows what kind of drugs he may be on with all the tests Scrow and Arthur have done to him over the past few months trying to test out Red Death.

Timmy N:
Jack Harmen is a legacy but his recent involvement with The Scourge leaves a lot to be desired. Nathan Eye has had a lot of ups and downs as of late but I have a feeling he’s going to come out of this one with a SLIGHT Eye advantage and walk away as the victor. EYE over Harmen!

Ryan Scott:
I tend to agree here, although who knows what kind of influence this Red Death has had on Harmen. Could he make Nathan an example of? I am going to go with Harmen, and it will not be a pretty match to witness.

With 28 votes
NATHAN EYE (70%)  JACK HARMEN(30%)

Ryan Scott:
At 160, we had dual promos from each competitor in this match. Jestal just can not see through all the red when he looks at Klein. This rivalry started heating up six months ago when Dandelion gave the news of her pregnancy. What should have been a happy moment, Jestal felt the opposite. This meant the Toybox would disband. Well, this sent the Mad Prince into a tailspin of seeing red. All at the expense of Klein who in his eyes plotted to break up The Toybox. Apparently, he thinks that The Toybox was a threat to PCP. This found the jester falling into the greasy hands of Tom Morrow. All it took was Clucky being found a rubber chicken that Jestal had been searching for well over a year now.

Timmy N:
Fucking Clucky! Oops. I can cuss right?! Anyways. It’s clear to me that Klein always wanted to break up the Toybox I don’t really have remorse for him. I think Jestal has every right to be pissed and if this unlocks permanent ‘badass’ Jestal then I'm all for it.

Ryan Scott:
The hatred Jestal feels for Klein, and the grief Klein is going through with all this. Makes this match a tough call here.

Timmy N:
Tough for you, but not for me! Jestal all the way baby! I hope to see him challenge for some glory soon as well. I can see him being a big part of the FS title scene!

Ryan Scott:
Interesting thought there Timmy, I think with as much rage as Jestal is going through it's going to make him go overboard here. I am saying Klein takes this one via disqualification. Yes, I know it is not a very popular outcome for a pay-per-view match, but I don’t think this will be over in one match. This has been brewing for months, one would also have to wonder if Dandelion will get involved in this match as well.

Timmy takes a swig from his red solo cup before smirking into his webcam.

Timmy N:
BOO to you, Ryan! Boo to you! Disqualification... How lame!

With 28 votes
JESTAL (42.9%) KLEIN (57.1%)

New Orleans Street Fight

Ryan Scott:
DEFTV gave us a lumberjack match. Crimson Stalker vs Zack Daymon. Stalker once again took this one. Nobody has been able to stop Scrow’s Frankenstein monster since his encounter with Red Death. A lot happened though at the end as Jessica seemed to finally get through to her father. Very briefly until Teresa's voice got Stalker back on track. It boiled down as The Kabal and lumberjacks would brawl. Leaving Jessica to hit Stalker with a tranquilizer...and snatch him away like that guy in a trenchcoat with a black bat. Crimson Stalker kidnapped. Leaves me wondering just WHO is going to represent The Kabal in this matchup at AOD?

Timmy N:
Yeah…. So okay. Firstly, I’m not a drama queen, I love wrestling and I love Jessica Reeves as a wrestler. However, her Guardian shtick as of late seems to be a bit chaotic. Like for example, who came out in the Guardian mask at MAXIMUM DEFIANCE to save her, that hasn’t been explained! Will that mystery guardian show up at the PPV? Where the FUCK is Rick Dickulous? It looked like Jessica wanted to save him but he disappeared and we haven’t heard a word from him since!

Ryan Scott:
Seems The Kabal are now in the trade of kidnapping now. That is a good question where is Rick? It seems like The Guardians are starting to look like just a different version of The Kabal.

Timmy N:
Too many variables are present. Jessica just lost her friend Zack Daymon in this match and the ‘kidnapping’ of her Dad… I… don’t think it’s going to save him. I say The Kabal snuff out the Guardian’s light for good and after ACTS of DEFIANCE, I think The Kabal will swarm the entire company in the darkness. That seems to be their plan anyways right!? THE CERBERUS is coming oooooooh… i’m so fucking scared. Give me M-Bear over this shit any day! Kabal over Guardians!

Ryan Scott:
This match has me wondering just WHO is going to be representing The Kabal? Tyler Fuse? Victor Vacio? With Scrow and Rezin tied up with their own respective matches. Now it appears Stalker is not in the picture? The Guardians I think have the advantage here. That is who I am going with, I think they took a precision knife to The Kabal and left them at a disadvantage taking the unstoppable monster out of the picture.

We will have to see what happens on the go-home on Uncut to see if we got some sort of representation from The Kabal. Zack has been suspended as well that's another bit left out in this story to. This is going to be one of those matches where you just do not know how this is going to go down.

With 28 votes
THE KABAL (60.7%)  THE GUARDIANS (39.3%)

Timmy N:
This was a last-minute addition so I’m just stabbing in the dark at this one but, The Stevens Dynasty has had a lot of ups and downs over the past few months. Scott Stevens seems to be in a bit of disarray if you ask me, for example, the shock in his face when ‘Crimson’ Stalker spat blood in his face. But this is Bo and George against Mushigara and Troy Matthews, so can Bo and George ‘right’ the ship and pick up a win against this Dangerous Mix combination? After the confidence, I heard in  Eddie Dante’s challenge I'm going to point to No. Dangerous Mix will walk away with the victory on this one.

Ryan Scott:
I honestly would have preferred a bit more build here. Booking these four men last minute seems like it could have been held off for say DEFROAD. All four men though desperately need a pay-per-view win here. The Dynasty has been at the bottom of the barrel for a while now. Mushi and Troy seem to have a bit of a rocky past. So I am going to go with the team that has been doing this tag team thing for years and pick the Stevens Dynasty here. It will not be easy. I hope Mushi and Troy look good in defeat.

With 19 votes
THE DANGEROUS MIX (47.4%)  THE STEVENS DYNASTY (52.6%)

SOUTHERN HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

Ryan Scott:
So at 160, Scrow revealed his final chapter. Holding onto a grudge for nearly a year now. Back at Ascension where The Favoured Saints Championship was going to be decided in the inaugural match.  Matt came out on top to become the first-ever Favoured Saints Champion. A moment Scrow felt should have been his. Matt wanted to end it right there at 160, but Scrow had other plans. Plans called Tyler Fuse, which one wondered if Tyler was really there to soften Matt up, or take away the opportunity from his stablemate. Scrow took notice of this and intervened toward the end only to have the lights turned out again by the FTW by LaCroix! Matt would then defeat Tyler. So at AOD it's Scrow Vs Matt LaCroix this time in a singles match and for the SOHER!

Timmy N:
Matt LaCroix is truly the last saint of DEFIANCE. Scrow meanwhile is a mastermind of deception and games. If I am afraid of anyone ascending the ladder of DEFIANCE, it’s Scrow but I question myself each time I see him. Is he ready? I love Scrow - not a big fan of The Kabal overall but Scrow’s story is a different bend on what The Kabal is doing.

Timmy takes a HUGE gulp from his cup before leaning back in his swivel office chair, his Walmart vest on full display.

Ryan Scott:
I think it's too early for Matt to drop the championship. I got Matt going over Scrow. Just seems to fall in line with Scrow being tormented by Matt living his supposed life. Torment and Scrow seem to have an intimate relationship.

Timmy N:
You got the Saint of DEFIANCE - whom is probably the most deserving wrestler of all time to carry the Southern Heritage championship. And even though I only got the internet back in 2019, I did my research, there has been A LOT of good Southern Heritage champions. Namely: Mikey Unlikely, Impulse (x2), and Scott Douglas. Is Matt LaCroix on that level? In my opinion yes. However, The RISE OF SCROW IS UPON US! I have SCROW over LaCroix for this one! YEAH, BABY!

With 28 votes
MATT LACROIX (60.7%)  SCROW (39.3%)

If Dex loses, Carla Ferrari is fired as a Referee in DEFIANCE Wrestling

Ryan Scott:
This match seems more about Arthur and his obsession with Carla Ferrari than him and Dex Joy. On the conclusion of The Biggest Best Boys and The Scourge. Arthur would give Dex his match with some special stipulations. One being Carla’s job if he won. Seriously, why does everything with Arthur Pleasant have to have some sort of weird stipulation to it?

Timmy N:
This match-up comes with a lot on the line - if Dex loses this match Carla Ferrari is going to get fired from DEFIANCE? Now, THAT is quite a ‘stipulation’ and honestly, I think Favoured Saints LLC is giving a bit too much to even allow this match up but it’s just my opinion. So we have the greatest and most PURE wrestler in DEFIANCE, Arthur Pleasant going against the BIGGEST BOY Dex Joy. 

Taking a drink from his Red Solo cup, Timmy takes a moment for Ryan to respond to his comment about AP.

Ryan Scott:
Pure wrestler? I can name a bunch of pure wrestlers beside Dex Joy. Dex has talent in that ring and knows how to move that massive frame around. Here is where I defer, I don't recall Dex ever having to be put through an Arthur Pleasant match. Let's be honest Arthur is nothing more than a human pinata.

Timmy N:
Arthur is unpredictable and I think he’s shown that over the past four months, Dex Joy is one of the best SoHeR Champions I’ve ever seen. I think they want to elevate Dex Joy to the ‘FIST’ level in DEFIANCE but to do so, he’s gotta shake off some of these clingers. As much as I love AP, he’s a clinger - you get him focused on you, and… well he’s not going to relent until something else distracts him. So, that leads to my prediction Arthur will walk away victorious and Dex Joy will be left under that FIST threshold. Regardless of what happens, I am adding this to my list of potential matches of the night BABY!!! .

Ryan Scott:
Arthur may have all his toys which we all know he will most likely use. Dex however is just a juggernaut in DEFIANCE. I would be a fool not to pick him to not only send Arthur to the hospital but save Carla’s job as well.

With 28 votes
DEX JOY (50%)  ARTHUR PLEASANT (50%)

Ryan Scott:
The history between Conor and Deacon was touched on at the go-home show. Needless to say Deacon and Magdelena were not too willing to trust the Locker Room Leader.  Although Ned Reform who has had his issues with Conor Fuse over the past few months decided to have Cole assault DDK unless Conor came out. The younger Fuse could not stand by and let that happen. Leading to The Honor Society assaulting Conor. Only for an unlikely ally to appear in Magdelena and Deacon. It would appear Conor has an ally here.

Timmy N:
Conor Fuse did GET his tag match and man I was so hyped when Deacon came back - I BELIEVE BABY! But you know Ned Reform is a cheap shot artist. Whether it’s personal low blows or out of nowhere attacks he and his ‘followers’ are not to be taken lightly. I watched the lumberjack match, Ned and TA Cole were waiting the entire match for the right moment to strike Deacon. They didn’t care about being lumberjacks; they were there for one reason and one reason alone - to get revenge. So, going into ACTS I'm a little unsure on this one. What do you think Ryan?

Ryan Scott:
Honestly, I have Conor and Deacon taking this one. The way Conor has been booked over the past few months. I can see him in either the SOHER title picture or even The FIST title picture. Deacon has lost a little bit from me. Seems DEFIANCE just puts him in random storylines. Much like Scott Stevens, I am starting to feel his booking in DEFIANCE is downright atrocious!

Timmy N:
Great points! But I’m going to go with the doctor and his lackey on this one. As much as I want to see Conor Fuse get his ‘swagger’ back and as much as I BELIEVE in DEACON, I feel like the ending of DEFtv 160 is a sign of what’s to come at ACTS of DEFIANCE. Reform/Cole over Deacon/Fuse - any means necessary. They’re going to cheat. Ned Reform is a fucking cheater. Funny he is, cheats he must.

Timmy lets out a drunken giggle.

With 28 votes
CONOR FUSE & DEACON (46.4%)  THE HONOR SOCIETY (53.6%)

Next Contender's Match, Unified Tag Team Titles

2/3 Falls

Ryan Scott:
In probably one of the best high-flying matches in a while in DEFIANCE. Ares and Minute put on a show and left everyone wanting more. Elise took it but this is not going to be the end of them meeting in the ring.

Timmy N:
Ryan - my blog said it all, the tag team scene is LITTTTTTTTT!!!!!!

Big drink from Timmy.

Timmy N:
Pop Culture Phenoms are on my top five. I will not show you my Elise worship room, but yes I have one. The D is the only man to make me squirt coke through my nose while watching DEFTV. PCP are former two-time champions.  Los Tres Titanes are former two time champions. Minute is one of the most exciting wrestlers I have seen since subbing up in 2019. These teams are more familiar with one another then I am with my red solo cup, baby!

Pointing at his cup he takes another drink, waiting for Ryan to chime in. With a bit of a chuckle from Ryan.

Ryan Scott:
I am right there with you Timmy. We are in store for a little bit of everything in this match-up. Comedy, power, high flying, and who knows what else. PCP is known for adding a lot of humor to their matches and both teams are so evenly matched it's a hard one to pick.

Timmy N:
Does this match crown who the greatest tag team is in DEFIANCE? Yes, it does, because in my eyes the greatest tag team in DEFIANCE are not the champs right now and as much as I love LTT, this will not be a repeat of MAXIMUM DEFIANCE 2020. PCP wins. DEFIANTS OF THE NIGHT.

Ryan Scott:
Whoa...whoa jumping the gun there isn't Timmy? Honestly, either one would make for a great match against whoever is the champs going into DEFROAD. I am gonna stick with LTT though. It's been a while since they have been in the title scene. I think it's their time again.

With 28 votes
PCP (50%)  LTT (50%)

Unified Tag Championship Match

Ryan Scott:
More questions continue to be asked here. It would seem Pat is serious about trying to change the Lucky Sevens Lucky Lady Ophelia Sykes into a good girl. So much so that it's really leading to a major rift in SNS. After their match up Pat would carry Ophelia out of harm's way and to the back. Just leading to just who exactly is going to be in Brock corner come AOD? It's clear his head seems to not be in the game and is more focused on Ophelia rather than his championship. Something has to give here and one has to wonder just what will he choose?

As Ryan finishes up and the screen switches to Timmy, you can see him pouring an unknown alcohol from a clear bottle into his red solo cup, after a few seconds of pouring he looks into the webcam.

Timmy N:
Had to refill for this one. I despise SNS… that’s not unknown. Personal beef? You could say that but I'm not letting that cloud my decisions… No no no! No no no! Let me tell you something, brothers! The Lucky Sevens ARE the better tag team, THEY TOWER over SNS, Davey Larue, Brock, or fucking Ben with a broken arm are champions of circumstance! I’m not a fangirl, so I could give a flying shit who’s kissing who - give me ass whooopings all day long. I’d rather see Ben get run off the side of a road while attempting to show up on time for his first day at a law firm. Only to be hounded all day by this little Asian guy, who ends up stalking him to his home.  And then his… 

Timmy’s eyes drift away.

Timmy N:
ANYWAYS!!!! I hope Brock And DAVEY get their FACES smashed in so I can finally, finally see that good old boy attitude, and clever looking fucking smirk wiped off that BROCK ‘I SUPLEX BECAUSE THATS THE ONLY MOVE I KNOW’ NEWBLUDD’S FACE! DEFTV160 was a sign of the future champs in this one, Brock got put down like a bitch and he’ll get it again. Sorry for all the cursing Ryan - I had a run-in with those two and my boy Chucky that gets me a bit worked up and I lose my cool.

Ryan Scott:
A Lot of emotions there Timmy, The Sevens have been here before and just have not been able to get over that hump and become champions. I just can’t see a popular team like The Saturday Night Specials dropping those titles so soon. The advantage clearly goes to the Sevens, but call me old-fashioned but I think the good guys are gonna find a way to beat the odds!

With 28 votes
SNS (67.9%)  LUCKY 7s (32.1%)

The Winner Take Possession of Helen the Tiger

Ryan Scott:
Throughout the last few months, Keyes has been on the search for his beloved tiger Helen. First, she was in the hands of his frenemy Rezin, then she got into the hands of Vargas. After a defeat against Vargas and Malak in the tag match, he had with Troy. Henry and Vargas was made official and it would be for Helen.

Timmy N:
Look! Henry Keyes has been through a lot, just give the damn man his tiger back!! ADV is a tough nut to crack and The Airship Pirate is definitely on the defensive on this one. I’m going to lean towards ADV on this one, only because I don’t know if Keyes’ head is in the game. In fact, I don’t think he’s been the same at all since Rezin stole Helen in the first place. 

Timmy’s a bit tipsy and he looks lost in his thoughts as he turns back around to face his D&D Campaign board, he jumps up, grabs a post-it note off the board, examines it closely before returning back to his seat in front of the webcam.

Timmy N:
That reminds me I need to find a way to work ‘Helen’ into my campaign, not as a tiger though, maybe I’ll name a ship after her. Anyways!! My choice for this match is ADV over Keyes. Sorry, brother… don’t think you are getting your tiger back!

Ryan Scott:
If there is one thing I have to say about both these men. They are both tough SOBs! This is not going to be a classic wrestling match. This is going to be a fight. You are right Timmy Henry is a changed man. That tiger means the world to him. I doubt he is going into this match looking to put on a clinic. He is going into this match to beat the living hell out of ADV! Could his temper cost him the match? It's a good possibility, but I still think Henry wins and gets Helen back.

With 18 votes
HENRY KEYES (55.6%)  ALVARO DE VARGAS (44.4%)

With 27 votes
KERRY KUROYAMA (81.5%)  SCOTT STEVENS (18.5%)

FIST OF DEFIANCE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Ryan Scott:
Finally our Main Event!

Ryan Scott:
These two have a history and do not like each other. As a face-to-face at 160. There were a lot of cheap shots on each one's careers in DEFIANCE. Both men are deserving to be in the spots they currently are.

Timmy N:
So, I got into a bit of a tizzy the other night on my blog and kind of covered this match already but I’ll rehash it here for you all and shorten it. 

Timmy’s Red Solo cup is empty and as he takes a drink you can see the sadness on his face when he realizes it, but then it hits him, this is the last match on the prediction show. So, with a stupid drunk-looking grin on his face, he continues with a bit more of a slur to his dialogue.

Timmy N:
Gage Blackwood has had some good defenses already and he seems focused. With Teresa Ames in his rearview, Blackwood is now poised for a long reign, right? Ehhh…. I don’t think so. If Timmy were a betting man I would put my money on ‘Twists and Turns’ Oscar Burns. Why do you ask? Well, his prestige number 1, his mat work and skillset far exceeds that of Blackwood in my opinion. And lastly…. He’s an x2 champ and in the annals of DEFIANCE history, there is only one x3 FIST Champion. 

Timmy tries to take a sip of his empty cup, disappointment in his face yet again but he shakes it off.

Timmy N:
DEFIANCE fans… us ‘Faithful’... know the Gage Blackwood did us all a huge favor with ending Mikey’s Reign of Terror on The FIST and how he had an iron grip on it FOR FUCKING EVER!!! And I am thankful for Blackwood dethroning him and I love Gage Blackwood. He’s 1st on my fucking Top Five list on my blog. I EVEN sometimes try to speak in his accent -  but….. BUTT…. He’s not a GRAPS man… not like Oscar. So, for this one, I am picking Burns over Blackwood!

Ryan Scott:
Both men are well matched. They are also some of the best workers in the company as well. This could be a long match here. The desire to be number one in this company burns deep inside both of these guys. Gage I think has a lot to prove and a win over Oscar here would seal his place in DEFIANCE firmly. If Gage is going to be the guy to take DEFIANCE into the next era. He needs to beat Oscar here! Everything he has fought for could be all for naught. I think Oscar will be the guy to seal the deal that Gage Blackwood is deserving of The FIST of DEFIANCE!

With 28 votes
GAGE BLACKWOOD (67.9%)  OSCAR BURNS (32.1%)

Timmy N:
I’m going with the Pop Culture Phenoms for DEFIANTS of BOTH nights, a tag team of course but not just any tag team, THE BEST TAG TEAM BABY! Look here, I’ll be honest the first time I'm seeing a 2 out 3 falls tag team match take place if I missed one on DEFIANCE Television I wouldn’t be surprised! I get lit most nights! Anyways, I love Elise and The D so they’ll be my prediction for DEFIANT of the Night! 

Ryan Scott:
For me, it's going to be Gage Blackwood! I think the young man has something to prove and I think with a defense over someone like Oscar Burns will earn his place amongst the great men and women who have held that championship.

MATCH OF NIGHT @ ACTS OF DEFIANCE 2021

Timmy N:
We’ve got ALOT of potential Matches of the night: Dex Joy vs. Arthur Pleasant, Troy vs. Garland, PCP vs. LTT, Gage vs. Burns... I mean… how do you pick which one will be the match of the night? It’s really… really… hard for me to choose. Fuck me… man.

Timmy dribbles his fingers on the wooden table in front of his laptop.

Timmy N:
Malak Garland vs. Lindsay Troy, Fans bring the weapons match. Why? The fucking unpredictability. I mean.. I want to see tables, ladders, brass knuckles, chain whips, stun guns, nunchucks, uhhhhhhh……

Timmy’s obviously drifting now, but he manages to stick with it.

Timmy N:
Just think of the possibilities Malak could lose a finger? Or maybe Troy REALLY puts a mark on him, something that will make him remember that his safe space does not include messing with the Queen. I know one thing baby, i’m going to LOVE TO SEE IT, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Ripping off his Wal-mart vest Timmy stands up and hollers into the webcam.

Timmy N:
Thanks for having me Ryan!

Yanking his headset off it’s clear Timmy’s taking care of business as the webcam feed quickly cuts off.

Ryan Scott:
What an excitable young man there. Thanks for your time Timmy, it was a pleasure having you on the Insider this month. As for Match of the Night for me….hmmmm there are some great matches on the card.  Gage Blackwood Vs Oscar Burns is going to be a barnburner, Matt LaCroix Vs Scrow two other men who are great workers in that ring.

I am going to go with The Kabal Vs The Guardians in a New Orleans Streetfight! With so many questions on just who will be in this match, it makes me wonder who will be fighting in the streets of New Orleans. Well, that is all the time we have for tonight, thanks again to Timmy for joining us and I will see you guys for Live @ Seven where I will give my thoughts on Acts of Defiance 2021! Good Night everyone!