Defying Expectations: Besa Gordon Brings the Energy of DEFY Northwest to Good Day Seattle

Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, brought a surge of energy to Good Day Seattle this morning during a lively segment with Erin Mayovsky to preview this weekend’s episode. The topic? DEFY Northwest, a professional wrestling organization that clearly holds a special place in Besa's heart.

Besa, known for her passion, shared her experience attending DEFY’s Super 8x GP, where a new world champion was crowned. She aimed to give viewers a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere and explain why she "fell back in love with wrestling."

The segment featured clips and insights from individuals involved with DEFY. One speaker highlighted the inclusive nature of the organization, stating, "One of the things that I appreciate the most about DEFY is we're all inclusive. I want everybody to feel safe here. We want everybody to be represented here." Another spoke of the "larger than life characters" and the "athleticism and the intensity and the competition" that make Defy captivating.

Several wrestlers shared how DEFY provides them with more than just a stage. One wrestler expressed, "They've given me the courage and the space to be authentically me, and that's something I'll never forget." Another described it as a "passion project," saying, "If I didn't have it, like, what's what is like, the boring life and the day to day, right? Like this is what keeps me going."

While Besa admitted she's "still a little frightened to get in the ring," she recalled her experience as a ring announcer for Defy's first all-women's match, emphasizing the electric energy of the crowd. She described the fans, known as the DEFYants, and how "the walls are shaking" at Washington Hall.

Besa also touched upon the therapeutic aspect of wrestling, suggesting it's "a way for them to maybe they had a bad week. They're able to get in the ring, they're able to get some of their frustrations out." She likened the fan experience to attending a Seahawks game, noting, "Your adrenaline starts moving. That is the feeling that I get whenever I'm at Defy."

Erin Mayovsky and Besa Gordon's conversation conveyed the unique and compelling world of DEFY Northwest, showcasing it as more than just a wrestling organization but a community, an outlet, and a source of inspiration.

Make sure to catch the full DEFY story this Saturday at 10:30pm on FOX13 Seattle, Sunday at 10am on FOX13+, and FREE nationwide on the FOX Local App.