NEWS
UTA Heads South: The Great Southern Trendkill Tour Begins in Birmingham
Posted on August 3, 2025 by WrestleUTA.com in Category: News
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The dust has barely settled on WrestleUTA: 25, but the action is already ramping up again as the United Toughness Alliance hits the road for The Great Southern Trendkill Tour, starting August 15 in Birmingham, Alabama, at the historic Boutwell Memorial Auditorium.
This isn't just any tour — it’s a warpath through the South with a twist. For the first time ever, UTA invades the backyard of Iron City Wrestling, and they’re not coming quietly. The tour's kickoff promises a night of interpromotional battles, title clashes, and fresh fallout from UTA’s 25th anniversary spectacular.
The main event is a true champion-versus-champion bout, as WrestleZone Champion Aaron Shaffer defends UTA’s honor against Iron Crown Champion Graysie Parker in a winner-take-all confrontation. With both promotions’ singles titles on the line, this high-stakes main event could reshape the power structure of both companies.
Also on tap: the return of Jarvis Valentine, now officially crowned UTA World Champion, and scheduled appearances from Rich Wingate, Scott Stevens, Eric Dane Jr., Chris Ross, and Marie Van Claudio, all navigating the aftermath of WrestleUTA: 25.
MATCH CARD PREVIEW
El Fantasma Oscuro vs. Iron Kid
Two aerial artists collide as UTA’s mysterious masked sensation El Fantasma Oscuro takes on Iron City’s acrobatic prodigy Iron Kid in what promises to be a high-octane, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it showcase.
Match Type: Singles
Stipulation: None
Valentina Blaze vs. Kaida Shizuka
They clashed in the WrestleUTA: 25 Fatal Four-Way — now Valentina Blaze and Kaida Shizuka go one-on-one for the first time. Expect intensity, pride, and high-impact offense from two of the fiercest women in the game.
Match Type: Singles
Stipulation: None
Velocity Vanguard vs. Rich Young GRPLRZ vs. Jaxson Ryder & Carter Durant
In tag team action, the ever-unorthodox Velocity Vanguard partners takes on Iron City’s hybrid unit Rich Young GRPLRZ and the powerhouse pairing of Jaxson Ryder and rising phenom Carter Durant.
Match Type: Tag Team Triple Threat
Stipulation: None
MAIN EVENT: Graysie Parker vs. Aaron Shaffer
It doesn’t get bigger than this. UTA’s Aaron Shafferr, fresh off debuting on the main roster at WrestleUTA: 25, now faces Iron City’s Graysie Parke with both titles at stake. Only one will leave Birmingham a double champion.
Match Type: Singles
Stipulation: Champion vs. Champion – Winner Takes All
The Great Southern Trendkill Tour promises not just matches — but moments. Don’t miss this historic kickoff as UTA collides with Iron City Wrestling for the first time. Catch it August 15, 2025, exclusively from Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham.
Card subject to change.