Posted on 7/07/126 by David Jarka
Empire State Wrestling Presents "Everything To Gaine 2026"
at Buffalo RiverWorks, Featuring Former WWE & AEW Stars
BUFFALO, NY – July 7, 2026 – Empire State Wrestling (ESW) is
proud to announce ESW Everything To Gaine 2026, taking place
on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Buffalo RiverWorks. The event
will feature a massive lineup of local favorites,
international wrestling stars, and a special tribute to late
ESW star Anthony Gaines.
Held rain or shine on RiverWorks' covered outdoor rink, the
action-packed evening promises major returns, exciting
debuts, and high-stakes match-ups. Doors will open at 6:00
p.m., with the event officially kicking off at 7:00 p.m.
Event Highlights & Featured Talent:
The Return of The Butcher & The Blade vs. Miracle
Generation: The acclaimed All-Elite Wrestling (AEW) tag team
is coming home to Buffalo, returning to ESW tag team action
for the first time in over six years. They will face one of
the hottest tag teams on the independent wrestling scene
today in Miracle Generation.
Mance Warner vs. Channing Decker: The current Undisputed
IWTV Independent Wrestling World Champion and Ring of Honor
(ROH) star "The Southern Psycho" Mance Warner returns to
face off against "Hardcore" Channing Decker.
Paul London's ESW Debut: Former WWE Tag Team and
Cruiserweight Champion Paul London will make his highly
anticipated first appearance in an ESW ring.
The Third Annual Everything To Gaine Rumble: A 25-entrant,
over-the-top-rope battle royal honoring the legacy of late
ESW star Anthony Gaines (1993-2024). The winner will earn a
coveted ESW Heavyweight Championship title shot at
WrestleBash XVI. Entrants already announced include "The
Native Wolf" Groff and "V Guy" Vaughn Vertigo.
Spencer Slade vs. Tarik: Current Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Cup
holder and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World Junior
Heavyweight Champion will lock horns with Canada's own
Tarik.
Championship Appearances: ESW Heavyweight Champion Gregory
Iron and ESW Women's Champion Christina Marie are scheduled
to appear, alongside many more reveals to come. Stay tuned
to ESW's social media accounts for further announcements and
rumble entrants.
"We are incredibly excited to bring this caliber of talent
to Buffalo RiverWorks and to honor the memory of Anthony
Gaines with the third annual rumble," said ESW owner Brett
Stymus. "With The Butcher & The Blade returning home and
Paul London making his debut, this is going to be an
unforgettable night for Buffalo wrestling fans."
Tickets for Everything To Gaine 2026 are on sale now and can
be purchased online at ESWTIX.com. Fans are encouraged to
secure their tickets early as all premium seating is nearly
sold out. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available
at ESWWrestling.com. Follow ESW on all major social media
platforms @eswwrestling.
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About Empire State Wrestling:
Founded in 2002, Empire State Wrestling is a professional
wrestling promotion dedicated to providing high-quality,
family-friendly entertainment in Western New York. Over half
of ESW’s performers reside in the Western New York area. ESW
runs regular shows throughout the year that draw several
hundred fans, with some events being attended by up to 1,000
people.
Throughout its history, ESW has been a proving ground for
some of the biggest names in the business. World Wrestling
Entertainment stars like Kevin Owens, Damien Priest, Penta,
Rey Fenix, Danhausen and Ethan Page made their mark in the
ESW ring. Many current All-Elite Wrestling stars wrestled
for ESW, including current AEW World Champion MJF, Daniel
Garcia, Brody King, Orange Cassidy and Mike Bailey. In
addition, ESW hosted pro wrestling legends such as Kevin
Nash, Matt Hardy, Ron Simmons, Jim Duggan and Sgt.
Slaughter.
All cards are subject to change.
You can watch ESW events on-demand at
IndependentWrestling.TV.