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.

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

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