ICWW No Holds Barred Vol. 91 Preview: Murdoch vs. Metro
ICW No Holds Barred Vol. 91 brings the promotion back to the TWE Arena in Red Bank, Tennessee, a building that has become synonymous with ICW’s brand of deathmatch wrestling. The main event features John Wayne Murdoch taking on Angel Metro in a straight singles match. Murdoch is one of the most accomplished names in modern American deathmatch wrestling, with tournament wins and championship reigns across ICW and other hardcore promotions. Metro, meanwhile, has built his reputation within ICW as a tough, physical competitor who doesn’t shy away from violent stipulations. This isn’t about flashy technique — it’s about durability, experience, and who can survive the punishment longer.
In a separate featured bout, Bear Bronson meets Tank. Bronson is best known nationally for his run as one half of Bear Country in AEW, where he showcased surprising agility and power for a heavyweight. In ICW, he leans more into hard-hitting brawling. Tank has made a name for himself on the independent scene, particularly in violent, no-rope and weapons-heavy matches. This pairing is less about technical exchanges and more about two heavy hitters testing each other’s toughness.
Rest Of The Card
The deathmatch audience will pay close attention to SHLAK vs. Nathan Mowery. SHLAK is widely known for his hardcore and no-ring deathmatches, often competing in extreme environments with minimal structure. Mowery has steadily built credibility within ICW through his willingness to take punishment and compete in high-risk stipulations. Both men have experience in ultraviolent settings, so this match is grounded in their established reputations rather than hype.
There’s also a rematch between Jamesen Shook and Danny Demanto, two regular ICW competitors familiar with each other’s style. Demanto has long been part of the hardcore independent circuit. While Shook has gained traction in recent years through consistent appearances in deathmatch promotions. Rematches in ICW usually mean escalation, especially when pride is involved. On the same card, Hoodfoot faces Toby Klein, a matchup between two wrestlers who have both competed extensively in no-holds-barred environments.
Rounding out the event, Dr. Redacted takes on Anakin Murphy, while Tommy Trainwreck clashes with Dimitri Alexandrov. Trainwreck has become a recognizable name in Southeastern deathmatch wrestling, and Alexandrov brings a more grounded, strike-based approach that contrasts with the chaos typically seen in ICW. Altogether, Vol. 91 isn’t built on gimmicks — it’s built on wrestlers with documented histories in violent, independent wrestling environments coming together for another intense night.
Official Fight Card – ICW No Holds Barred Vol. 91
Main Event
- John Wayne Murdoch vs. Angel Metro
Featured Match
- Bear Bronson vs. Tank
- SHLAK vs. Nathan Mowery
- Jamesen Shook vs. Danny Demanto
- Hoodfoot vs. Toby Klein
- Dr. Redacted vs. Anakin Murphy
- Tommy Trainwreck vs. Dimitri Alexandrov
