UPCOMING ACW EVENTS
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NOVEMBER REIGN
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2026 · Rahway Rec Center, Rahway, NJ
Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) is officially taking the show on the road as ACW announces its first-ever event outside of New York, bringing its brand of hard-hitting, high-energy professional wrestling to the Historic Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
This landmark event represents a calculated expansion for ACW into one of professional wrestling’s hottest territories, bringing the promotion’s growing roster of established stars and rising talent to a new audience. Fans in New Jersey can expect an action-packed night featuring an incredible lineup of talent, including:
- Matt Riddle
- Shotzi Blackheart
- Josh Bishop
- Leo Sparrow
- The NOW
- GKM
- Ben Bishop
- ACW National Champion Zack Clayton
- Sent 2 Slaughter
- American Gladiators’ Jessica “J-Rod” Roden
- LSG
- Bustah and the Brain
The Rahway event marks a significant step forward for ACW as the promotion builds on its success in NY and begins expanding its reach into new markets. With a roster that blends nationally recognized names, championship contenders, and some of the most exciting personalities in independent wrestling, ACW is bringing its unique brand of professional wrestling to the New Jersey faithful.
POUGHKEEPSIE RUMBLE (2027)
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2026 · MJN CEnter, Poughkeepsie NY
Get ready to kick off the new year with hard-hitting action as Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) presents Poughkeepsie Rumble on Saturday, January 9, 2027!
Fans can expect an action-packed night featuring an incredible lineup of talent, including:
- Killer Kross
- Scarlett Bourdeax
- Joseph Sawyer
- Indi Hartwell
- The Righteous
- and many more!
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
MISCHIEF NIGHT II (2026)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
Get ready for a night of tricks, treats, and hard-hitting action as Awesome Championship Wrestling presents Mischief Night on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York!
ACW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Killer Kross w/ Scarlett Bordeaux vs. Joseph Sawyer (FKA Joe Gacy of The Wyatt Sicks)
ACW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: The NOW (Hale Collins & Vik Dalishus) vs. TNA’s The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch)
ACW NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Zack Clayton vs. Flip Gordon
ACW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP — FATAL 4-WAY: FEAR vs. AEW’s Jordan Oliver vs. Soleil (Sidney Akeem) vs. Leo Sparrow
ACW WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP: Steph De Lander vs Indi Hartwell vs Shotzi Blackheart
J-Rod vs. Janai Kai
Matt Riddle vs Richard Holliday w / Big Trouble Ben Bishop
Mance Warner vs WWE ID’s Marcus Mathers in a HARDCORE match
Sent 2 Slaughter (Danny Maff & Shawn Donavan) w/ Josh Shernoff vs The Vetrano Brothers
REAL1 (FKA Enzo Amore) vs Liamo Vs Buddy Tomas
Special appearance by MATT HARDY (WWE, TNA Legend)
Whether you’re a lifelong wrestling fan or bringing the family for an incredible live experience, Mischief Night promises larger-than-life personalities, intense rivalries, and surprises you won’t see coming.
UPRISING (2026)
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Sound Garden Arena at Barton Orchards, Poughquag, NY
ACW: Uprising brings you a different side of Awesome Championship Wrestling- It’s the same high-energy wrestling you know and love, now in a venue that brings you closer to the excitement than ever before.
Get up close to the action in this intimate setting, where you’ll see The Original Bro, Matt Riddle, ACW National Champion Zack Clayton, Real1 (Enzo Amore), Richard Holliday, Crowbar, Vicious Vicki, Dutch from The Righteous, Leo Sparrow, and many more of your favorite stars. Plus, discover the rising stars of ACW, including Ricky Pryce, Rico Gold, Buddy Tomas, and others you’ll soon be talking about!
This event features ringside seats plus special standing room only tickets, allowing you freedom to roam in and out of the building, access to the bar and concession areas, all with great views of the ring! With easy access, a prime location, and unforgettable matches, ACW: Uprising is the must-see event of the summer!
INDYPENDENCE DAY
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
Awesome Championship Wrestling returns to the MJN Center on July 18th for INDYpendence Day– a celebration of independent wrestling featuring some of the biggest stars in the industry!
- ACW Heavyweight Championship: Killer Kross w/ Scarlett Bordeaux vs. Matt Riddle
- ACW Women’s Championship: Steph De Lander vs. J-Rod
- 10-Woman Battle Royal to be the No 1 Contender to the ACW Women’s Championship
- Elijah (fka Elias) vs. Richard Holliday w/ “Smart” Mark Sterling Esq.
- The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) vs. Soleil (Sidney Akeem) & Dante “El Jaguar” Casanova
- Lumberjack Match: Tommy Dreamer vs. Josh Shernoff
- REAL1 (fka Enzo Amore) vs. Liamo
- ACW Cruiserweight Championship: Leo Sparrow vs. FEAR vs. Danny Doring
- Crowbar w/ Vanessa vs. Mance Warner
RECKONING
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
Awesome Championship Wrestling is proud to announce our next blockbuster event, ACW: RECKONING, coming to the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York on May 16, 2026!
- WKC Heavyweight Champion Andrade El Idolo vs Richard Holliday
- ACW National Championship Match: Zack Clayton vs Dante Casanova
- National Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Brian Cage vs Hammerstone vs Flip Gordon vs Mance Warner vs Surprise Mystery Opponent
- ACW Tag Team Championship Steel Cage War: The NOW vs Sent 2 Slaughter
- Steph De Lander & Indi Hartwell vs Vicious Vicki & Lady Frost
- ACW Cruiserweight Championship Match: Leo Sparrow vs “The Phoenix” GKM vs Liamo
- The Righteous vs Yoscifer & Wrecking Ball Legursky
- Big Trouble Ben Bishop vs Firework Foxx Vinyer
- Crowbar Vs Danny Doring
- Randy “Macho Man” Savage & Mad Dog Mike Bell induction into the MJN Center Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame!
AFTERSHOCK (2026)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
After the Poughkeepsie Rumble, there is the AFTERSHOCK!
- ACW Tag Team Champions The Now Vs The Hardys Vs Sent 2 Slaughter Vs The Righteous
- ACW Champion Richard Holliday vs Mike Santana vs Killer Kross
- ACW Womens Champion Indi Hartwell vs Steph De Lander Vs J-Rod
- ACW National Champion Zack Clayton vs Wrecking Ball
- CMLL World Historic Middleweight Champion Flip Gordon vs EC3
- ‘Summit for Peace’ between Crowbar and Machoverse
- 6-Man Cruiserweight Carnage Match with Leo Sparrow, Jordan Oliver, Sidney Akeem & more
Plus surpris annoucements from Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca, new championships, and more!
POUGHKEEPSIE RUMBLE (2026)
Saturday, January 3, 2026 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
It was an unforgettable night of surprises, appearances, new champions, and shocking alliances!
- Matt Cardona vacates the ACW Championship
- Richard Holliday wins Rumble to become new ACW Champion
- Mike Santana vs Nic Nemeth to become new No 1 Contender for ACW Championship
- ACW Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell vs Shotzi Blackheart
- ACW National Champion Real1 (fka Enzo Amore) vs Zack Clayton
- The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) vs. Joe Ocasio & Justin Corino
- 6 Man Grudge Match: New ACW Tag Team Champions The NOW and Tommy Dreamer vs. Sent 2 Slaughter and Josh Shernoff
- 3-Way Dance Hardcore Match: Joey Janela vs. Crowbar vs. Mance Warner
- Leo Sparrow Vs Jordan Oliver
- Special Guest Dave LaGreca from Busted Open Radio
MISCHIEF NIGHT
Saturday, October 18, 2025 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
Join us for the next step in the ACW revolution! It’s guaranteed to be a night professional wrestling fans will never forget. Following the dramatic announcements that transpired at FALLOUT, we return to the Iconic MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York for a night of mischief, mayhem and action!
- 4-Way Dance for the ACW Heavyweight Championship: Richard Holliday vs Matt Riddle vs Nic Nemeth vs Matt Cardona
- ACW Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell defends her title against Zayda Steel!
- Ladder Match for the ACW Tag Team Titles: Sent 2 Slaughter Vs The NOW
- Appearance by Vampiro!
- Tag Team The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) will be in action!
Join us Saturday, October 18th in Poughkeepsie- details, tickets, meet & greets and more coming soon!
UPRISING
Saturday, August 9, 2025 · Barton Orchards, Poughquag NY
ACW: Uprising brings a whole new energy to Awesome Championship Wrestling! Experience ACW like never before — up close and personal in an intimate venue that puts you right in the heart of the action.
- ACW National Champion Real1 (fka Enzo Amore) Vs Leo Sparrow
- Vik Dalishus of THE NOW Vs Danny Maff of Sent 2 Slaughter in a brutal NO DQ Street Fight
- Crowbar & Kerr in tag team action
- ECW original Danny Doring Vs “The NOW”s Hale Collins
- Zack Clayton (MTV Jersey Shore Family Vacation) in a 3-way dance against Justin Corino & Joe Ocasio
- Rising stars including Yoscifer El, AJZ, Foxx Vinyer, Keith Youngblood
- More the rising wrestling stars you’ll be talking about tomorrow
It all took place Saturday, August 9th 2025 at the Sound Garden Arena at Barton Orchards in Poughquag, New York and is now streaming on TrillerTV+!. ACW: Uprising is more than just another show — it’s a can’t-miss night of live pro wrestling in the Hudson Valley!
FALLOUT
Friday, JULY 18 2025 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
You asked, we delivered. After the chaos of ACW: Aftershock, we’re heading back to the MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York for another can’t-miss night of high-impact action. the Fallout is real—and the next chapter begins with a stacked lineup of champions, contenders, and surprises that only ACW can deliver..
- ACW World Heavyweight Champion Richard Holliday Vs “The Original Bro” Matt Riddle!
- ACW Tag Team Champions Sent2Slaughter Vs Crowbar & Kerr
- ACW Women’s Champion Indi Hartwell Vs Vicki Venuto
- ACW National Champion Real1 Vs Zack Clayton
- Poughkeepsie’s own THE NOW make a statement
…and more! Be part of the next chapter in ACW’s rise and witness the fallout from one of the most unforgettable nights in independent wrestling.
AFTERSHOCK
Saturday, May 17 2025 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
After the seismic fallout of the Poughkeepsie Rumble, Awesome Championship Wrestling returns to the MJN Center with Aftershock! On May 17th, the ACW Heavyweight Championship will be on the line as newly crowned champion Richard Holliday defends his title against the Indy God, Matt Cardona.
- ACW World Heavyweight Championship Match Richard Holliday vs. Matt Cardona
- 3 New Championships Awarded Including Women’s, National, & Tag Team Titles
- MJN Center Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction first ever inductee
- Steel Cage Grudge Match Scores will be settled in the most brutal of arenas
The aftershocks of the Rumble are still being felt, and this night promises to shake ACW to its very foundation. More surprise guests and high-stakes matchups to be announced soon! Don’t miss your chance to witness the next chapter of ACW’s rise with Aftershock on May 17th!
POUGHKEEPSIE RUMBLE
Saturday, January 5 2025 · MJN Center, Poughkeepsie NY
ACW’s inaugural event, the Poughkeepsie Rumble, is coming to your screens! Relive the action, the drama, and the crowning of the first-ever ACW Heavyweight Champion when it streams on Triller TV+ starting February 2nd at 4 PM. Here is some of the unforgettable matches that made history:
- TNA Heavyweight Championship Match: For the first time ever, Nic Nemeth vs Matt Riddle
- NWA Heavyweight Championship Match: Thom Latimer vs hardcore icon Tommy Dreamer
- Kelly Madan vs Tiara James in a battle of rising stars.
- Tag Team Tables Match: The NOW vs Sent2Slaughter (Danny Maff & Shawn Donovan)
- Anthony Greene vs. Crowbar
- NWA Jr. Heavyweight Championship Three-Way Dance: Alex Taylor vs GKM vs. Real1 (fka Enzo Amore)
- 20-Man Over-the-Top Rope Poughkeepsie Rumble: Wrestlers enter every minute, leading to a thrilling finale to crown the inaugural ACW Heavyweight Champion!
Plus shocking surprises, unforgettable moments and the Hudson Valley’s hottest pro wrestling promotion.