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KRULE TO MAKE ESW DEBUT
NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Empire State Wrestling (ESW), Western New York's premier professional wrestling promotion, is excited to announce the debut of one of independent wrestling's biggest stars.
"The Atrocity" Krule will make his ESW debut at Tough Luck '26 on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Frontier Fire Hall in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Measuring in at a massive 6-foot-8 and 317 pounds, Krule is the reigning Undisputed IWTV Independent Wrestling World Champion and REVOLVER World Champion. Krule also recently held the Major League Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.
Also announced for Tough Luck '26:
Last Man Standing Match: "A Cut Above the Glass" Gavin Glass versus "Big League" John McChesney with Special Guest Referee "Invincible" Vince Valor
"Mr. Hardcore" Channing Decker versus "The Native Wolf" Groff
Appearances by TNA star "Big Time" Bill Collier, GCW's "Bad Boy" Joey Janela, ESW Heavyweight Champion "The Handicapped Hero" Gregory Iron, ESW Interstate Champion "The Holy Hand Grenade" James Sayga, ESW Women's Champion "Courageous" Christina Marie, NWA star and current Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Cup holder "The Submission Suplex Machine" Spencer Slade, former ESW Tag Team Champions High Seas, and more
Tickets for Tough Luck '26 are on sale now and can be purchased at ESWTIX.com. Twenty front row tickets remain, while a limited number of second row seats are still available.
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are also available for those interested in being a part of the event. For more information, visit https://www.eswwrestling.com/sponsorships.html. Follow ESW on all major social media platforms @eswwrestling.
The official event graphic for wrestlers is enclosed with this press release.
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 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, and Johnny Gargano made their mark in the ESW ring. Many current All Elite Wrestling stars have wrestled for ESW, including current AEW World Champion MJF, Dustin Rhodes, Eddie Kingston, Daniel Garcia, and The Butcher & The Blade. In addition, ESW has 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.
