ICW No Holds Barred returns with a stacked anniversary card that leans fully into the brand’s reputation for chaos, grit, and unfiltered intensity. At the center of the show is the American Deathmatch World Championship bout, where reigning champion John Wayne Murdoch faces the hard-hitting Bear Bronson. Murdoch’s experience in main-event pressure situations contrasts with Bronson’s raw power and momentum, setting the tone for a night where survival may matter just as much as strategy.

The undercard brings together a mix of personal rivalries and stylistic clashes that should keep the pace relentless. Eric Ryan and Tommy Vendetta collide in a Taipei Deathmatch that promises a brutal test of endurance, while SHLAK vs. Danny Demanto feels like a collision course years in the making between two pillars of the scene. Elsewhere, Slade vs. Nathan Mowery and Vixsin vs. HoodFoot offer very different paths to victory, showcasing how varied “No Holds Barred” wrestling can be even under the same rule set.

Rounding out the event is a multi-man fight featuring MM3, Jamesen Shook, Jimmy Lloyd, and Lucky 13, a match designed for unpredictability and sudden momentum shifts. With Dr. Redacted taking on Eric Dillinger as well, the card balances spectacle with intensity from top to bottom. For fans of ICW NHB, this show feels less like a routine stop and more like a statement—celebrating the promotion’s identity while pushing everyone involved to their limits

ICW Card

American Deathmatch World Championship

  • John Wayne Murdoch (c) vs. Bear Bronson

Taipei Deathmatch

  • Eric Ryan vs. Tommy Vendetta

Slade vs. Nathan Mowery

SHLAK vs. Danny Demanto

Vixsin vs. HoodFoot

Dr. Redacted vs. Eric Dillinger

Four-Way Match

MM3 vs. Jamesen Shook vs. Jimmy Lloyd vs. Lucky 13