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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 eventwill 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, theaction-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 aines 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.
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.
