World Premiere
Showings
April 13, 2026
4:50 pm – 6:15 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Ohio Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 85 Minutes
Film Type: Feature
Animated: No
Genre: Documentary
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: Yes
Film Overview
Rising stars and aging vets alike all pass through indie promotions like Absolute Intense Wrestling. It’s a proving ground and a place to take your bumps on your way up, on your way down and everything in between. Slowburn Shoot chronicles the trials and tribulations of founder John Thorne and his beloved co-owner “Chandler Biggins”. For 20+ years this Cleveland institution has launched the careers of some of the biggest names in wrestling and built a durable community that is every bit as tough as it is loyal. The story is told by some of the biggest names in professional wrestling today as they share the tragedies and the triumphs of Absolute Intense Wrestling.
Programmer's Comment:
"Cleveland and wrestling? This will have you cheering for those amazing men and women who leave their all on the mat." – Mikey
Film Contact: Justin Cook
Film Website: https://thisissubstance.com
Film Email: justin@justincookpr.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Adam J. Wilde
Produced By
Adam J. Wilde, Ryan J. Kelly, Geoff Yaw
Screenwriting
Adam J. Wilde
Cinematographers
Nicholas Weiss
Editors
Jon Nix
Principal Cast
John Thorne, Josh Prohibition, Josh Bishop, Tyler Jordan, Britt Baker, Eddie Kingston, Johnny Gargano, Dylan "Swoggle" Postl, Ethan Page