A Brutal Gauntlet Match Against The Circle
The fourth match of Frostbite 2025 saw one of the most hard-fought and grueling contests of the evening, as Lori Jordan put her IWRA Storm Women’s Championship on the line in a Gauntlet Match against the entire faction of The Circle.
The Circle, led by Eddie Richards, the son of IWRA owner Ted Richards, was out to dismantle Lori Jordan after she had previously sided with Tia Diamond in the rivalry against them. After weeks of attacks, Lori threatened to take on The Circle one by one, and tonight, she did just that in what would prove to be a defining defence of her title.
Lori Jordan, one of IWRA’s most dominant champions, had never been defeated in a singles match and had proven her worth time and time again. From eliminating 15 women in last year’s IWRA Armageddon Rumble to capturing the Storm Women’s Championship from TNT at IWRA Reckoning, Lori was an unstoppable force. But tonight, she was facing the combined strength of The Circle—a faction made up of Kerry Wolf, Juliana Castro, and the twin sisters Olivia and Victoria Valentine.
Victoria Valentine Kicks Off the Gauntlet
The match started with Victoria Valentine, the leader of The Circle and the faction’s weakest link. Despite her status, Victoria put up a surprisingly tough fight against the reigning champion. Lori Jordan, known for her ability to showboat and dominate her opponents, was forced to take the match seriously after Victoria pushed her to the limit. Victoria managed to reverse Lori’s attempt at her finishing move, the Lights Out suplex and chokehold, and kept Lori on her toes both inside and outside the ring.
As the match spilled to the outside, both women exchanged punishing blows, but it was Lori who gained the upper hand with a devastating Pumphandle German Suplex that secured the pinfall to eliminate Victoria from the match. The crowd erupted as Lori showed no signs of slowing down, but the battle was far from over.
Olivia Valentine Faces a Weakened Lori Jordan
Next up was Olivia Valentine, Victoria’s twin sister. Coming in fresh after her sister’s elimination, Olivia tried to use her high-flying offense to catch Lori off guard. However, the battle-tested champion wasn’t about to let her guard down. Lori kept Olivia grounded, preventing her from getting much offense in, and delivering her finishing move, Lights Out, to quickly pin Olivia and eliminate her from the gauntlet.
With two members of The Circle down, Lori Jordan was in control, but things were about to take a more brutal turn.
Juliana Castro, The Giant Threat
Juliana Castro, the powerhouse and Amazonian giantess of The Circle, was the third out to challenge Lori Jordan, and she brought a whole new level of intensity. The size difference between the two women was evident, with Juliana throwing Lori around the ring with ease. The strength disparity was clear, and it seemed as if Lori might finally meet her match.
After absorbing a tremendous amount of punishment from the larger Juliana, Lori was forced to roll out of the ring to escape further damage. But Juliana wasn’t about to let her escape that easily. With a high-flying crossbody from the top rope, Juliana came crashing down on Lori—but in an unbelievable display of strength and agility, Lori caught the much larger woman mid-air and reversed the move into a brutal suplex.
Though it was a jaw-dropping moment, it wasn’t enough to put Juliana down for good. The giantess regained control, landing her finishing move, The Big Top, on the champion. With the crowd holding its breath, Lori managed to kick out at two, showing incredible resilience. The two women fought back and forth, throwing everything they had at each other, until finally, Lori managed to get Juliana out of the ring and make her way back in just before the 10-count to eliminate her.
The Final Showdown: Lori Jordan vs. Kerry Wolf
With Juliana Castro eliminated, it was down to the final competitor—Kerry Wolf, the former IWRA Forge Women’s Champion and the most experienced member of The Circle. Lori Jordan, now visibly exhausted, stood across from her final opponent. The two women exchanged heavy blows in the center of the ring, with Kerry getting the upper hand for a brief period.
Lori struggled to escape a series of pin attempts, her body battered and bruised, but her fighting spirit remained. With one final burst of energy, Lori locked Kerry into a sleeper hold, wearing down the former champion. As the fight reached its climax, Lori delivered a Pumphandle German Suplex that left Kerry dazed and vulnerable. The champion quickly went for the pin and retained her title, securing the win and the gauntlet match in one of the most grueling contests of her career.
Lori Jordan’s Legacy as IWRA Storm Women’s Champion Continues
Lori Jordan’s victory in this brutal gauntlet match further solidified her reign as the IWRA Storm Women’s Champion. She survived the combined might of The Circle—a faction that had terrorized her for weeks—and retained her title against all odds. This match was a testament to Lori’s resilience, determination, and dominance as champion.
After the dust settled, it was clear that Lori Jordan was not only one of the best competitors in the women’s division, but perhaps one of the toughest champions in IWRA history. Her reign shows no signs of slowing down, and after surviving The Circle, it’s safe to say that no one is safe from the unstoppable force that is Lori Jordan.
Frostbite 2025 may have seen another successful title defence for Lori Jordan, but the future remains uncertain. Will anyone be able to dethrone the dominant champion? Only time will tell, but after tonight, it’s clear that Lori Jordan has set the bar higher than ever before.
