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.

AIW: OUT COLD
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Penguin City Brewing – Youngstown, Ohio
Bell Time: 7:30 PM | Doors: 6:30 PM

AIW returns to Youngstown with Out Cold, a stacked night of hard-hitting, no-nonsense professional wrestling featuring championship stakes, heated rivalries, and the kind of chaos that only AIW delivers.

AIW: Out Cold – February 7th, 2026

• Absolute Title Match: Sam Holloway (c) vs. Philly Collins

• Eric Taylor vs. Mike Santana

• Intense Title Match: Isaiah Broner (c) vs. The Bev

• Breeze vs. Wes Barkley

• Priscilla Kelly vs. Zoey Skye

• Tyler Jordan vs. Dominic Garrini

• Austin James vs. Chase Oliver

• Four-Way Match: Alex Melee vs. Chuck Stone vs. Mikey Montgomery vs. Shelby Wylder

• JVM vs. Jeff Steele

• YouTube Freeview Match: Jessie Blair vs. Joseline Navarro