This Week in Death: Sakuda in the US, ICW Wins Awards, Insane 8 2023 & FREEDOMS


First Two Participants for Insane 8 Announced

We have not even finished the first month of the new year and Tournament Season fever has struck. ICW Milwaukee has announced the first two entrants for the 2023 Insane 8 Deathmatch Tournament. In previous years, this tournament has been won by the likes of Neil Diamond Cutter, SHLAK, Orin Veidt, and the late, great, legendary Danny Havoc. This year’s Insane 8 Tournament. will see “Public Enemy #1” Eric Dillinger enter to defend his win after his victory in last year’s tournament. Dillinger had a tough road to last year’s win; defeating Mickie Knuckles, AKIRA and finally two-time winner Orin Veidt to win the tournament. There is no doubt Dillinger is looking to join Veidt as the second ever two-time winner by winning this year’s Insane 8.

Joining Eric Dillinger in the field of eight competitors is the Mad Doctor himself: Dr. Redacted. Dr. Redacted has been on a hot streak as of late; with wild performances under his belt in companies ICW No Holds Barred and Violence x Suffering. Now, Redacted is bringing the devil-may-care style that has won over the hearts of Deathmatch fans to Wisconsin to take home his first major Deathmatch Tournament victory. This year’s Insane 8 Tournament will be happening on Sunday, August 20th in Waukesha, Wisconsin and ticket information is not available as of posting.


Free Match: Jun Kasai vs Masashi Takeda

Theres no doubt that finding places to watch newer matches or shows from Pro Wrestling FREEDOMS can be hard for US fans. FREEDOMS however, has given fans a treat for New Years as they’ve uploaded a match from their January 3rd event to their YouTube channel. And what a match they chosen as the legendary Jun Kasai takes on long time ally and enemy Masashi Takeda. While this match is not nearly as violent or long as their other encounters, both Kasai and Takeda bring their all to this Sprint to the Death Match. Each combatant has their own weapon of choice in their corner; Kasai having a Razor Blade Crucifix and Takeda having a Fork Board. If you have ten free minutes to watch two of the best in the world lock horns, absolutely check out this match!

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