CZW: Tournament Of Death 3
CZW: Tournament Of Death 3

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CZW: Tournament Of Death 3

2004
Movie
188 min
English

The CZW Tournament of Death 3, also known as “Banned… My Ass!”, took place on July 24, 2004, in Smyrna, Delaware. This hardcore wrestling event featured intense death matches, and it was the third instalment in the Tournament of Death series.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Director: DJ HydeGenres: Sports, Action, Combat Sports

Plot Summary

CZW: Tournament of Death 3 showcases extreme professional wrestling matches featuring brutal, "ultraviolent" combat. The event pits top independent wrestlers against each other in a single-elimination tournament, pushing the boundaries of physicality and pain tolerance. Competitors utilize weapons, hardcore stipulations, and a high tolerance for punishment to advance through the brackets. This installment continues CZW's tradition of delivering some of the most intense and controversial wrestling action.

Critical Reception

CZW: Tournament of Death 3, like many CZW events, is polarizing. It is highly regarded by fans of extreme and ultraviolent professional wrestling for its commitment to a specific, hardcore style. However, it has been criticized by mainstream wrestling audiences and critics for its graphic violence, gore, and perceived lack of traditional wrestling psychology. The event is often cited as a prime example of the "garbage wrestling" subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw, unadulterated ultraviolent action.

  • Seen as a benchmark for extreme wrestling enthusiasts.

  • Criticized for its extreme gore and gratuitous violence by those outside the niche.

Google audience: Audience reception for CZW events like Tournament of Death 3 is highly segmented. Fans who appreciate the extreme, hardcore style often laud the event for its intensity and commitment to the ultraviolent aesthetic. Conversely, those who prefer more traditional wrestling may find the graphic nature and weapon-based combat off-putting.

Fun Fact

The Tournament of Death series is CZW's flagship annual event, often featuring some of the most dangerous and extreme match stipulations in professional wrestling history, including barbed wire, light tubes, and deathmatches.

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