The Foundry will witness something never seen before in professional wrestling

BIRMINGHAM, AL - When Iron City Wrestling debuts at The Foundry on Saturday, August 2nd, ten of the toughest wrestlers from across the territory will enter a match unlike any other in professional wrestling. The Iron Gauntlet will crown our first ICW Champion in a format that combines the brutal elimination of a battle royal with the definitive finish of singles competition.

THE FORMAT

The Iron Gauntlet begins with two wrestlers in the ring. Every 90 seconds, a new competitor enters until all ten are in the match. Eliminations occur when a wrestler goes over the top rope and both feet touch the floor - classic battle royal rules.

But here's where it gets interesting: The match ends only with a pinfall or submission.

Once the field is narrowed down, the remaining wrestlers must achieve what battle royal participants never can - a decisive victory in the center of the ring. No lucky eliminations, no controversial finishes. Only the wrestler tough enough to survive the gauntlet AND skilled enough to earn the pin or tap will walk out as ICW Champion.

"I wanted to build something that honored wrestling's past while creating something uniquely Birmingham," said Iron City’s new head foreman, Eric Dane. "The Iron Gauntlet demands mastery of every aspect of wrestling - durability, technique, and the heart to finish the job when it matters most."

THE BATTLEFIELD

The Foundry's repurposed steel mill setting adds another dimension to the match. The industrial atmosphere, combined with 2,500 screaming Birmingham wrestling fans, creates an environment where only the toughest survive. The ring sits where molten steel once flowed - fitting for a match designed to forge a brand new champion.

CONFIRMED ENTRANTS

Iron City Wrestling has confirmed that 10 wrestlers will compete in the Iron Gauntlet, representing the finest talent from across the territory. The complete lineup and entry order won’t be revealed until you see it in the ring, but early word suggests a mix of hungry newcomers, bitter veterans, and wrestlers drawn to ICW by the vision of founder Eric Dane.

Sources close to ICW hint at several wrestlers with ties to Birmingham's wrestling history, along with competitors who've made their names in wrestling's underground circuits. The diversity of styles promises a match where technical masters clash with hardcore brawlers, high-flyers battle powerhouses, and every wrestling philosophy gets tested in the Foundry's unforgiving environment.

CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD

The Iron Crown represents more than just gold and leather. Designed with Birmingham's industrial heritage in mind, the title features steel mill imagery and bears the inscription "Forged in Fire, Claimed in Blood" - a testament to the city's blue-collar spirit and the brutal nature of the Iron Gauntlet itself.

The inaugural champion will carry the responsibility of representing not just ICW but the rebirth of wrestling in Birmingham. They'll be the standard-bearers for Eric Dane's vision of "territory-style wrestling with a modern edge."

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets remain available for Iron City Wrestling's historic debut:

• • General Admission: $10
  • Golden Circle: $20
  • Kids 10 & Under: FREE

Doors open at 7:00 PM with the Iron Gauntlet scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM. The Foundry is located in the industrial district of Birmingham, AL.

STREAMING WORLDWIDE

For wrestling fans beyond Birmingham, the Iron Gauntlet will be available via worldwide streaming from the eMS network!

The heat rises. The steel calls. Ten wrestlers enter, but only one will survive the Iron Gauntlet to become ICW Champion.

ENTER THE FOUNDRY. FEEL THE HEAT. WITNESS THE REBIRTH OF WRESTLING.

About Iron City Wrestling
Founded by 11-time World Champion Eric Dane, Iron City Wrestling brings hard-hitting, territory-style wrestling with a modern edge to Birmingham, Alabama. Broadcasting live from The Foundry, ICW represents the next evolution of professional wrestling - built for old-school fans, designed for the future.