Bob Bradburn reads passages from his bible, listens to a religious podcast after his daily workout on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, Ten Legions, VA. Bob talks about the physical risks inherent in deathmatch, “I think God knows with the stuff I've been through–the physical, sexual, and mental abuse over the years, I think this is God's way of saying you never went to hard drugs, never did anything really stupid, hurt anybody, so he let me use this as an out and he protects me; the body of Christ, it's my shield,”. The reasons why wrestlers like Bob willingly put their bodies on the line are as complex and varied as the individuals themselves. Deathmatch offers a form of expression and a release for Bob as he explains “Something about when an opponent busts me open, I become a whole new nightmare, my adrenaline is off the charts, I feel alive.” Despite his deep Christian faith, Bob and his mother were ostracized from their church due to his involvement in deathmatch wrestling. Bob maintains a personal relationship with God and prays for his safety—and the safety of everyone involved—before every match, often alongside Mamma Liz.