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.

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.