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.

https://www.clevelandfilm.org/films/slowburn-shoot-2026/

Film website: https://www.thisissubstance.com/project_slowburn-shoot