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.

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.

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:
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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.

• 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

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.