Plot Synopsis

Using the same name as INK MASTER's eleventh season, INK MASTER: GRUDGE MATCH is a 12-episode series that settles the score once and for all when former INK MASTER contestants get the opportunity to go head to head with their biggest rivals from their seasons. Three former INK MASTER champions -- Ryan Ashley (Season 8), DJ Tambe (Season 9 and Season 10), and Cleen Rock One (Season 11) -- return to judge. Each 60-minute episode features two head-to-head matchups, including Anthony Michaels taking on Josh Payne and Ash Mann confronting former teammate Alexis Kovacs in the series opener. The full list of 48 returning contestants includes:

- Aaron Is (Season 5 + Season 9)
- Alexis Kovacs (Season 12)
- Angel Bauta (Season 5)
- Angel Rose (Season 11)
- Anthony Michaels (Winner - Season 7 + Season 10)
- April Nicole (Season 9)
- Ash Mann (Season 12)
- Ashley Velazquez (Season 7)
- Austin Rose (Season 11)
- Big Jaz (Season 12)
- Boneface (Season 8 + 9)
- Bubba Irwin (Season 4 + Winner - Season 9)
- Cam Pohl (Season 12)
- Christian Buckingham (Season 7 + 9 + 11)
- Craig Foster (Season 3 + 6)
- Dane Smith (Season 9)
- Gonzo (Season 12)
- Jason Elliott (Season 10)
- Jeremy Brown (Season 10)
- Jime Litwalk (Season 3 + 7)
- Jimmy Snaz (Season 11)
- Josh Payne (Winner - Season 10)
- Julia Carlson (Season 5)
- Katie McGowan (Season 6 + 9)
- Katie Rhoden (Season 10)
- Keith Diffenderfer (Season 4)
- King Ruck (Season 4 + 9)
- Kyle MacKenzie (Season 11)
- LT (Season 5)
- Made Rich (Season 3 + 9)
- Mark Matthews (Season 2)
- Matt Buck (Season 10)
- Mike McAskill (Season 8)
- Oba Jackson (Season 11)
- Pon (Season 12)
- Ryan Eternel (Season 5)
- Sebastian Murphy (Season 2)
- Sirvone (Season 8)
- Sketchy Lawyer (Season 8)
- Sparks (Season 10)
- Steve Tefft (Winner - Season 2 + Season 10)
- St. Marq (Season 6 + 7)
- Tiara Gordon (Season 11)
- Tito Zambrano (Season 12)
- Thom Bulman (Season 9)
- Tim Stafford (Season 11)
- Tuff Tito (Season 8)
- Ulyss Blair (Season 9)
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On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT, Paramount Network premiered "Mano Y Mano," the season finale of INK MASTER: GRUDGE MATCH. Season 9's Thom Bulman wants a rematch against alleged cheater Ulyss Blair. Boneface takes another swing at Season 9 champ Bubba Irwin. Can Bubba defend his title without teammate DJ Tambe in his corner?