A completely sold-out MJN Center witnessed ACW’s biggest show to date on Saturday, March 14, 2026 featuring legendary debuts, chaotic title changes, shocking surprises and history-making moments.
6-Man Cruiserweight Carnage
The show kicked off with the 6-Man Cruiserweight Carnage Match, where Busted Open Radio‘s Dave LaGreca made an appearance to announce that the winner would be crowned the inaugural ACW Cruiserweight Champion.
“The Phoenix” GKM, “The Son of the Sun” Leo Sparrow, “The Alternative” Anthony Greene, Soleil, newly signed AEW star Jordan Oliver, and Liamo set the tone for an action-packed night of wrestling with one common goal: leaving the ring with the newest ACW championship around their waist.
All six competitors delivered an impressive performance, but in the end, Leo Sparrow emerged victorious, with the help of his new manager, “Smart” Mark Sterling, to become the first-ever ACW Cruiserweight Champion.
ACW National Championship: Zack Clayton (c) vs. Wrecking Ball Legursky
Things got real when “The Reality” Zack Clayton successfully retained the ACW National Championship in his first title defense, defeating Wrecking Ball Legursky.
Clayton (known for his role on Jersey Shore Family Vacation) proved at the Poughkeepsie Rumble in January that he’s far more than just a reality TV star when he dethroned Real1 (formerly Enzo Amore). His performance at Aftershock only solidified that reputation.
Normally accompanied by his FBI stablemates, Clayton surprisingly made his way to the ring alone. But the numbers game still found a way to factor in.
TNA’s Mr. Elegance (formerly known as “The Hunter” AJZ) made his ACW debut with an extravagant entrance that interrupted the match, distracting Legursky, who, as noted earlier in the night, “hates pretty boys,” and ultimately costing him his shot at ACW gold.
Something tells me this won’t be the last ACW– or Legursky– sees of Mr. Elegance.
Summit of Peace Goes Awry
Tensions between Crowbar and viral sensation Machoverse have been boiling over since ACW: Mischief Night, when Crowbar believed Machoverse had taken his lead pipe and, in a moment of rage, tossed him over the guardrail. Things escalated further at thePoughkeepsie Rumble when Machoverse, seeking revenge, struck Crowbar with a Slim Jim mid-match, costing him the victory.
With things getting out of control, ACW officials arranged a “Summit of Peace,” moderated by Busted Open Radio’s David LaGreca. But as many expected, peace was never really an option.
The segment quickly devolved into chaos and transformed into a six-man tag match: Crowbar, Kerr, and Danny Doring vs. Machoverse, “El Jaguar” Dante Casanova, and a debuting Black Machismo.
The match was anything but peaceful, ending with Machoverse putting Crowbar through a table to secure the win for his team. The question now is whether this rivalry between the veteran Crowbar and superfan Machoverse is truly over.
2026 MJN Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee announcement
After their match, Black Machismo and Machoverse, alongside Dave LaGreca, dropped a history-making announcement on the Poughkeepsie, New York crowd- at ACW’s next event Reckoning on May 16, there will be a new inductee into the MJN Center’s Professional Wrestling Fall of Fame– none other than the legendary Randy Poffo, known internationally as “Macho Man” Randy Savage, who made his WWF debut right here at the MJN Center (then known as the Mid-Hudson Civic Center) in 1985!
Details are developing about this incredible honor and announcement- be sure you follow ACW for the latest details and developments!
ACW Women’s Championship: Indi Hartwell (c) vs. J-Rod vs. Steph De Lander
The ACW women’s division was put on notice when Steph De Lander captured the ACW Women’s Championship in her debut, defeating Indi Hartwell and J-Rod to become the second-ever woman to hold the title.
Not only was this De Lander’s first appearance in ACW, but it also marked her return to the ring after nearly two years away due to injury—making the victory even more meaningful.
Just when it looked like Hartwell was about to retain, Vicious Vicki Venuto emerged from the crowd and pulled the referee out of the ring while Hartwell had the three-count on De Lander, demanding another title opportunity.
The distraction allowed J-Rod to strike Hartwell with the championship belt. Moments later, De Lander capitalized—pinning J-Rod to become the new ACW Women’s Champion.
Flip Gordon vs. EC3
The next contest featured a double ACW debut as “The Super Soldier of Lucha Libre” Flip Gordon went head-to-head with “The Top 1%” EC3.
After a competitive back-and-forth battle, Flip Gordon secured the victory over EC3. What this means for the future of the ACW locker room remains to be seen.
ACW Heavyweight Championship: Richard Holliday (c) vs. Killer Kross vs. Mike Santana
The landscape of ACW changed dramatically when Killer Kross, accompanied by Scarlett Bordeaux, defeated Richard Holliday and Mike Santana to become the new ACW Heavyweight Champion.
This triple threat showdown between the defending champion Holliday, MLW World Heavyweight Champion Kross, and TNA World Champion Santana had been highly anticipated ever since Kross made his shocking debut at the Poughkeepsie Rumble to issue the challenge.
Holliday entered the match confident– some might say cocky– as ever, with “Big Trouble” Ben Bishop in his corner. But things unraveled quickly when Bishop brawled with Santana outside the ring, leaving Holliday alone with Kross and Bordeaux.
With Scarlett making her presence felt throughout the match, the odds eventually caught up with the champion.
In the end, Holliday was forced to submit, and Killer Kross left Aftershock as the new ACW Heavyweight Champion.
Andrade El Idolo Open Challenge
Following the championship bout, AEW’s Andrade El Idolo made a surprise appearance, issuing an open challenge for ACW’s next event: Reckoning, taking place May 16 at the MJN Center.
The question now: who will answer the challenge?
ACW Tag Team Championship: The NOW (c) vs. Sent 2 Slaughter vs. The Righteous vs. The Hardys
Finally… the main event.
Tag team chaos erupted as hometown heroes and defending champions The NOW faced former champions Sent 2 Slaughter, TNA’s The Righteous, and the TNA World Tag Team Champions: the legendary Hardys.
The crowd had been electric all night, but the atmosphere reached another level entirely when The Hardys music hit. And rightfully so. Matt and Jeff Hardy helped redefine tag team wrestling with their unmatched chemistry and undeniable connection with the audience.
The fatal four-way that followed showcased the very best of tag team wrestling. Every team rose to the occasion, but the turning point came when Tommy Dreamer’s music hit, distracting Sent 2 Slaughter.
That opening was all The NOW needed.
Moments later, they scored the pinfall over Sent 2 Slaughter to retain the ACW Tag Team Championships.
After the match, The Hardys showed their respect to The NOW and made it clear: this won’t be the last time Matt and Jeff appear in ACW.
Up Next: A Reckoning Is Coming…
ACW returns to the MJN Center on Saturday, May 16 for Reckoning, picking up right where Aftershock left off. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.
Tickets are on sale NOW, as of Monday, March 16 at 10 AM. Get yours NOW so you don’t miss what is destined to be an unforgettable night of action, surprises and AWESOME!
