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The Art of Violence: Inside CZW's Tournament of Death

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Calorie Rating: 125
Released: 2025-07-18
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 89 Minutes
Studios: Cipher,


This is Deathmatch at its most raw, real, and legendary. Every summer, in a dusty field far from the spotlight, the toughest, most fearless fighters in the world gather for one purpose — to leave a piece of themselves behind in the ring. This is CZW’s Tournament of Death, the most revered Deathmatch wrestling event in America… maybe the world. This documentary is a front-row seat to the mayhem — and a deep dive into what makes this blood-soaked tradition so powerful. Featuring in-your-face footage, unfiltered interviews, and behind-the-scenes access, it captures the violent beauty and chaotic brotherhood that defines TOD. From underground icons like Mad Man Pondo, Mickie Knuckles, and Judge Joe Fred, to global deathmatch stars like Big Joe, Danny Darko, and Joel Bateman, this is where legends are carved in glass, wire, and fire.

Director / Directors



Cast

Kevin Canady
Character: Mad Man Pondo
Mickie Lee Knuckles
Character: Self
Joe Darwin
Character: Big Joe

Daniel King
Character: Danny Darko
Joel Bateman
Character: Self
Judge Joe Fred
Character: Self

Justin Edwards
Character: JJ Allin
Evan Stellmach
Character: Self
Ian Stellmach
Character: Self

David John Markland
Character: DJ Hyde


Production and Crew

Evan Stellmach
Creative Director
Ian Stellmach
Director of Photography