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This week we are joined by longtime AIW star and current AIW Absolute Champion Wes Barkley. We take question and cover a wide variety of topics including AIW's final show of the year on November 27th.

This week we recap our latest event which took place in Akron and get into the whole Pat Tanaka situation that occured.  Then we preview AIW's return to Lakewoon on October 2nd featuring Nic Nemeth, Shotzi Blackheart, and more! 

AIW returns to the Akron area for the first time since December 2025 featuring Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, Jillian Hall, Pat Tanaka, AIW Absolute Champion Wes Barkley, AIW Intense Champion KAPLAN, The AIW Debut of "Hollyhood" Haley J, and more!    Hear all about this show, AIW's crazy summer, upcoming plans for the rest of the year, and much more. 

Announced Matches for AIW: Absolution XIX – Friday, July 10, 2026 Absolute Intense Wrestling returns to Globe Iron in Cleveland on Friday, July 10th for Absolution XIX, featuring WWE Hall of Famer "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan live in attendance and one of the most stacked cards in AIW history. Absolute Championship – Five-Way Match Champion Sam Holloway defends against: Chuck Stone Eric Taylor Wes Barkley Mikey Montgomery AIW Intense Championship – Triple Threat Match Champion Isaiah Broner vs. Kaplan Nick Gage STARDOM Special Attraction Ranna Yagami vs. Hazuki Special Attraction Joey Janela vs. Shimbashi For The Golden Boot  The Duke vs. Swoggle Singles Match Austin James vs. Mance Warner Women's Match Emersyn Jayne vs. Joseline Navarro Singles Match Marino Tenaglia vs. Philly Collins Singles Match Alonzo Cruz vs. Dominic Garrini YouTube Freeview Match Tyler Jordan vs. Rudy Ray Woods AIW: Absolution XIX Friday, July 10, 2026 Globe Iron 2325 Elm Street • Cleveland, OH 44113 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Bell Time: 7:30 PM Tickets are available now at www.aiwrestling.com. Fans unable to attend can watch the event streaming live at YouTube.com/AIWrestling. Card subject to change.

AIW returns to The Roxy at Mahalls this Friday night in Lakewood, Ohio! This week we break down the card and talk about the jam packed AIW summer schedule. 

Absolute Intense Wrestling returns to Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026 for one of the biggest nights in company history as AIW presents "21", celebrating the promotion's 21st Anniversary live from Globe Iron in Cleveland, Ohio. For over two decades, AIW has built a reputation as one of the most intense and unpredictable wrestling promotions in the United States, and "21" will continue that tradition with a loaded lineup featuring AIW favorites, rising stars, international talent, hardcore icons, and a special appearance from WWE Hall of Famer "Road Dogg" Brian James. Please note: "Road Dogg" Brian James will be appearing exclusively for a special meet & greet and will not be competing in the ring. Featured Matches Include: Wild Card Tag Team Match With mystery partners set to be revealed at bell time, chaos is guaranteed when: Wes Barkley & ? vs Eric Taylor & ? vs Chuck Stone & ? Singles Competition Brian Carson vs Dominic Garrini Tag Team Action The Philly Marino Experience vs Latinos Most Wanted Hardcore Dream Match Deathmatch legend Nick Gage collides with Austin James Singles Match Isaiah Broner vs Alonzo Cruz Fatal Four Way Match Lady Frost vs Joseline Navarro vs Katie Arquette vs MJ Santana International Showcase Shimbashi vs Danny Orion Main Event Attraction Mance Warner vs Kaplan Fans attending "21" can also meet WWE Hall of Famer "Road Dogg" Brian James during a special meet & greet opportunity available at the event. Event Information AIW: 21 📍 Globe Iron 2325 Elm St. Cleveland, OH 44113 📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM 🔔 Bell Time: 7:30 PM Tickets and additional event information are available now at: www.aiwrestling.com Follow AIW on social media for updates, announcements, and more: Facebook • Twitter/X • Instagram • YouTube • Patreon — @AIWrestling  

Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW) returns with one of its most anticipated annual events, "Gauntlet for the Gold 19," taking place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Globe Iron, located at 2325 Elm St., Cleveland, OH 44113. Fans can expect a high-energy night of professional wrestling action, featuring a stacked lineup of top talent and championship bouts. Bell time is 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Match Card Eric Taylor vs. Nic Nemeth Tyler Jordan vs. Eddie Kingston Gauntlet for the Gold – 30-Person Battle Royal Winner earns a future championship opportunity AIW Intense Title Match Isaiah Broner (c) vs. Shimbashi Mance Warner vs. Matthew Justice Danny Orion vs. Alec Price Austin James vs. Rudy Ray Woods Dominic Garrini vs. Chuck Stone vs. Wes Barkley vs. Mikey Montgomery Tag Team Showcase Country Air vs. High Seas vs. B.A.X. vs. Latinos Most Wanted YouTube Freeview Match Alonzo Cruz vs. TJ Maverick Additional Information Tickets are available now at www.aiwrestling.com. Fans unable to attend in person can stream the event live via YouTube.com/aiwrestling.

This week on the podcast, we're joined by filmmaker Adam Wilde, director and executive producer of "Slow Burn Shoot", the powerful new documentary chronicling Absolute Intense Wrestling.  Adam takes us behind the camera to discuss how Slow Burn Shoot came together and what it was like following AIW for over 5 years and how the film continued to evolve over that time.   We talk about the challenges of documenting independent wrestling, the responsibility of telling a AIW's story authentically, and why AIW's journey is about so much more than what happens inside the ring. We also break the news on how you can finally see this film in the very near future. 

This week on the podcast, we break down everything you need to know about AIW: CULTIVATE 2, coming to The Roxy at Mahall's in Lakewood, Ohio on Friday, February 20, 2026. We dive into the full card and what makes this event a must-see showcase of the next generation of Absolute Intense Wrestling. Headlining the discussion is Tyler Jordan vs. Former WWE Superstar Heath, as we talk about what Heath brings to the table with his decade of national television experience and how that veteran presence impacts a rising star like Jordan. We also preview key matchups including Derek Dillinger vs. MJ Maverick, Austin James vs. Omari Azure, Dr. Daniel C. Rockingham vs. Rudy Ray Woods, Nick Ando vs. Shaw Mason, and the high-energy four-way featuring Cheech, Danny Orion, Dex Royal, and Shimbashi. Plus, we discuss The PACT vs. Members Only, Bax vs. Country Air, Chuck Stone vs. Alonzo Cruz, and Alex Melee vs. Philly Collins. Beyond the matchups, we talk about the mission behind the CULTIVATE series and how AIW continues to spotlight emerging talent while maintaining the intensity and unpredictability that has defined the promotion for nearly 20 years. Event details, meet & greet information (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM), bell time (7:30 PM), streaming options on YouTube, and what fans can expect from the atmosphere at The Roxy at Mahall's are all covered in this episode. Whether you're attending live in Lakewood or streaming from home, this episode gets you fully prepared for AIW's CULTIVATE 2.

AIW: OUT COLD Saturday, February 7th, 2026 Penguin City Brewing – Youngstown, Ohio Bell Time: 7:30 PM | Doors: 6:30 PM AIW returns to Youngstown with Out Cold, a stacked night of hard-hitting, no-nonsense professional wrestling featuring championship stakes, heated rivalries, and the kind of chaos that only AIW delivers.   AIW: Out Cold – February 7th, 2026 Absolute Title Match: Sam Holloway (c) vs. Philly Collins Eric Taylor vs. Mike Santana Intense Title Match: Isaiah Broner (c) vs. The Bev Breeze vs. Wes Barkley Priscilla Kelly vs. Zoey Skye Tyler Jordan vs. Dominic Garrini Austin James vs. Chase Oliver Four-Way Match: Alex Melee vs. Chuck Stone vs. Mikey Montgomery vs. Shelby Wylder JVM vs. Jeff Steele YouTube Freeview Match: Jessie Blair vs. Joseline Navarro