Daniel is the town's golden boy; his ancestors founded his small town, and his parents are well-off and still take care of his needs. But his perfect life was marred forever when his first love was killed in an automobile accident several years ago. Since then, he's been a bit lost and is trying to figure out what's next in his life. He longs to prove he can stand on his own two feet, despite his parents' wealth. In the ring, he can do just that.

Danger longs for his parents to be proud of him but struggles with the fact that he doesn't feel he has achieved anything that warrants it. His one goal is to make a living as a pro fighter. And although everyone else agrees that he's naturally gifted and truly talented in the ring, Danger can't see it in himself. And when family issues begin to boil over, he is torn in many directions.

Wes comes off as a partying country boy who likes country music, cheap beer, and fighting. But despite his outward appearance, Wes is also smart, funny, and has overcome a difficult childhood to put himself through college and into a good job. Fighting gives Wes a chance to blow off some steam and express his rebellious side. Wes has been dating Jessica Yount, also known as "Red", on and off for three years and they have a six-month old son named Jaxon. Wes is determined to be a great dad and provide a better life for his son than the one he had growing up.

Red is busy juggling nursing school, caring for her son Jaxon and trying to find a balance between being young and being a mom. Red loves Wes, but hates watching him fight. She knows that it's in his blood but is scared that he'll get hurt. While they're currently broken up, she still attends all of his fights and is there to support him. She is uncertain about their future together, but is determined to learn to stand on her own two feet and not be dependent on anyone else.