GRE Smack Down
Sumo suits. The Octagon. Zero soldering required.
$300 cash
Cash for the last competitor standing, plus the photos everyone in the industry will be sharing for the rest of the year. Full 7.0 prize package to be confirmed.
HOW IT WORKS.
Suit up in a padded sumo suit and headgear, step into The Octagon and try to put the other tech on the mat. It runs on Day 1 only, just 4 competitors get in, and the first one to touch the ground loses the round.
- A GRE 7.0 ticket — registration does not include admission
- No repair skills required — this bracket is open to everyone
- Be physically able to compete in a padded suit
- Apply online — only 4 competitor spots, first come, first in
Level: Open to any attendee — Day 1 only, just 4 competitor spots
- $300 cash prize
- Photos and video from the ring across GRE channels
- Bragging rights over the entire show floor
GRE 6.0 Winner
Will you be the GRE 7.0 Smack Down winner?
Our GRE 6.0 champion suited up, stayed on his feet and walked out of The Octagon with the cash. Four spots open in Nashville — one of them could be yours.
Apply for your spotNashville Smackdown
DAY 1 ONLY. ONLY 4 SPOTS.
All Smack Down action happens on Day 1, March 30, 2027 in The Octagon. Four competitors suit up, and the first one to touch the ground loses the round. Apply below and we'll email you to confirm your spot.
Frequently asked questions
The first competitor to touch the ground loses the round — the other one wins and moves on.
There are four ways to win
Micro Soldering Championship ($3,500 cash), MUSIC CITY BATTLE LCD SWAP COMPETITION ($1,500 cash), Cowboy Hat Competition ($300 cash). You can enter more than one.