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Christmas for Kool-Aid Drinkers

For IWA Mid-South fans, this is the biggest weekend of the year. It’s bigger than birthdays, weddings, even Christmas. It’s the high flying, anything can happen blood fest known as the King of the Deathmatch.

This year’s event has sixteen competitors vying for the title including the reigning Prince of the Deathmatch Nick Depp, John Wayne Murdoch, Reed Bentley, Aidan Blackhart, Ludark Shaitan, Masada, Bryant Woods, Brad Cash, Mance Warner, Rickey Shane Page, Dale Patricks, Marcus Crane, Eric Ryan, Devon Moore, G Raver, and Jeff King. Round one has already been announced, with four tantalizing match stipulations advertised:

Home Run Derby Light Tube Fence

The Great American BBQ Deathmatch

Fans Bring the Weapons

Log Cabins of Glass/Four Corner of Pain.

The violence takes place at the Flea Market off I-65 N, exit 16, in Memphis, Indiana. Bell time is 6:35 PM Saturday night, May 20. Front Row tickets are $30. General admission is $25. Tickets can be purchased via PayPal when you email [email protected]. Tell Misty I sent you.

 

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King of the Deathmatch 2016

13882399_909037079242294_2072948225721408746_nKing of the Deathmatch is one of the most beloved tournaments of its kind. IWA Mid-South’s signature hardcore event has become a show case for rising stars and legends, including recent winners Drake Younger, Matt Tremont, and J.C. Bailey.

This year’s field of sixteen looks to be as brutal as any year with the following first round matches already announced:

The Duke of Hardcore John Wayne Murdoch VS The Wrench Conor Claxton VS Deadly Dale VS “Old Timer” Jeff King in a Fans Bring the Weapons Match.

Matt Tremont VS Jeff Cannonball VS Brad Cash VS Bryant Woods in a 100 light tubes match

Dale Patricks VS Josh Crane VS Markus Crane VS Rickey Shane Page in a barbed wire board / pits of gusset plates/ pits of alcohol match.

Devon Moore VS DJ Hyde VS Reed Bentley VS Joseph Schwartz in a four corners of pain carpet strip and fishhook ropes match. (The four corners will be a pit of glass, pit of mouse traps, thumb tacks, and fiberglass insulation.)

Earlier today, Ian Rotten broke the news that Randi West will be unable to compete in this year’s event due to a foot injury. As much as I know fans are disappointed at her withdrawal, they can’t be too disappointed with her replacement: CZW owner DJ Hyde.

King of the Deathmatch begins August 6th at 3 PM at Pride bar + lounge, 504 State Street in New Albany, Indiana. Front row is already sold out, but seats are still available for $25. Email [email protected] for ticket information.

If you’re a fan of hardcore, this is a must-see event!