You packed the MJN Center and brought the energy — Aftershock was unforgettable because of YOU. From brutal brawls to championship chaos, this night was one for the books. Couldn’t make it? Want to relive the carnage? Catch the full event streaming May 24 at 8PM ET on TrillerTV+.
The fallout is far from over.
After the seismic chaos of the Poughkeepsie Rumble, Awesome Championship Wrestling returned to the MJN Center with a night promising to shake the foundation of the independent wrestling world. Get ready for ACW: Aftershock – Battle for the Belts, premiering this Saturday exclusively on TrillerTV+!
Battle for the Belts: 3 New Champions
In a historic night of firsts, three inaugural champions were crowned at ACW: Aftershock, signaling a bold new era for Awesome Championship Wrestling. Indi Hartwell rose above five fierce competitors to become the first-ever ACW Women’s Champion in a grueling 6-Pack Elimination Challenge. Real1 (fka Enzo Amore) shocked the crowd in a high-octane Fatal 4-Way to claim the title of inaugural ACW National Champion, representing the pride and passion of the country. And in the tag team division, controversy reigned as Sent 2 Slaughter—Danny Maff and Shawn Donavan—secured their place in the history books as the first ACW Tag Team Champions after a brutal steel cage matchup, thanks in part to a jaw-dropping betrayal by Joel Gertner.
The foundation of ACW’s championship legacy has been set—and the competition has only just begun.
Tommy Dreamer inducted into MJN Center Wrestling Hall of Fame
At ACW: Aftershock, wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer was honored with induction into the MJN Center Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of contributions to the sport and his deep legacy within the very walls of the MJN Center. From the chaos of ECW, to his battles in TNA, to unforgettable moments under the bright lights of WWE, Dreamer helped define what professional wrestling means to generations of fans. His blood, sweat, and passion helped shape Poughkeepsie’s place in wrestling history, and his Hall of Fame induction was a fitting tribute to a career built on resilience, heart, and hardcore pride.
A Main Event Worthy of the Hype
The spotlight is on the ACW Heavyweight Championship, as newly crowned champion Richard Holliday puts his title on the line against none other than the Indy God himself, Matt Cardona. Holliday is riding high after his championship victory—but Cardona, with gold on his mind and a legacy to cement, is out to stop him cold. Expect egos to clash, fists to fly, and the future of ACW to hang in the balance.
How to Watch
Whether you’re watching from home or catching up with the action online, Aftershock: Battle for the Belts is must-see wrestling and premieres this Saturday Only on TrillerTV+! Don’t miss a moment—set your reminders now!
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