In 203, the A24 film The Iron Claw was released in theaters to critical acclaim.

It told the story of the real-life wrestling dynasty, the Von Erics,

who are known for their distinctive finishing move, the Iron Claw.

And let's say Iron Claw.

Gary Van Erick, with that patented, unique.

Von Erick Iron Claw.

No one else can do it like the Von Erick said players paralyzed.

The Iron Claw consisted of a Van Erick holding their hand high,

fingers tensed and curled like a claw,

clamping it on his opponent's face, and gouging it.

Well, pretending to gouge it.

Back when the vine-ericks were big, wrestling was known for K-fabe culture.

Much like with the Harlem Globetrotters,

K-fabe culture consists of presenting stage performances as genuine or authentic.

To help sell the story, wrestlers engaged in blading,

actually cutting themselves during a match to make it look like their opponents had made them bleed.

And there's the claw being applied to the forehead of Michael Hayes.

That could very well draw the blood that could end this match.

Kevin Vodd Eric on Michael Hayes, referee checking.

What does he see?

A spot of crimson?

Is it going to happen?

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