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"Speedball" Mike Bailey coming to ESW

The main event will feature the ESW debut of IMPACT Wrestling's "Speedball" Mike Bailey, a bevy of top U.S. independent wrestling stars and many of Western New York's best wrestlers.

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Local wrestling stars return to Niagara Falls

Western New York's top wrestlers to appear alongside national independent wrestling stars

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Star Studded Wrestling in Buffalo

Major U.S. independent wrestling stars to appear alongside Western New York's best talent

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Blackwood versus Bennett for ESW Gold

After celebrating its 20th anniversary in August, Empire State Wrestling returns to Buffalo RiverWorks for “Overdrive” on October 8. Overdrive will feature one of the most anticipated matches in ESW this year when ESW Heavyweight Champion “The Aesthetic Crippler” Kevin Blackwood puts the title on the line against “The Remix” Kevin Bennett.

WrestleMap Staff 8/18/22 WrestleMap Staff 8/18/22

Empire State Wrestling celebrates twenty years with big anniversary bash

For 20, ESW took over one of the outdoor rinks at Riverworks, providing a unique backdrop for such a special occasion as the city of Buffalo skyline looked on in the distance.

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Empire State Wrestling turns 20

It is only appropriate that Empire State Wrestling (ESW) commemorates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 13 by holding this milestone event at Buffalo RiverWorks - one of downtown Buffalo's premier entertainment destinations.

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Blackwood returns to ESW

Kevin Blackwood will defend the ESW Heavyweight Championship!

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Garcia versus Blackwood for ESW Heavyweight Title

Empire State Wrestling comes back to its old stomping grounds in Niagara County and brings back its traditional Thanksgiving Weekend super event with "Wrestlebash" on Saturday, November 27 at the Frontier Fire Hall at 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls, N.Y. This is the first Empire State Wrestling (ESW) event in Niagara County in two years and is the first ESW event at the Frontier Fire Hall in three years.

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Empire State Wrestling returns to Buffalo

After a 16-month hiatus from live events, Empire State Wrestling will make its return and also debut at a new venue in an impressive fashion.