Buffalo Born and Bred Pro Wrestling Empire State Wrestling

ESW champions Christina Marie, James Sayga, and Vince Valor pose in front of UB

A Turnkey Featured Attraction for Fairs, Festivals, and Event Centers Host the Empire State Wrestling Experience

Empire State Wrestling (ESW) is Western New York's premier independent professional wrestling promotion. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in high-energy, family-friendly exhibitions that drive attendance and create a main event atmosphere for your venue.

Proven Drawing Power Why Empire State Wrestling?

ESW combines a trusted regional brand with marquee talent and a built-in audience across Western New York and beyond.

  • Established Brand: ESW has produced high-quality live events consistently since 2002.
  • Scalable Attendance: Our shows draw crowds ranging from 400 at local halls to over 1,000 fans at larger venues.
  • Elite Talent: Our ring has featured global stars seen in WWE, including Kevin Owens, Damian Priest, and Johnny Gargano, as well as AEW standouts like MJF, Orange Cassidy, Daniel Garcia, and Ruby Soho.
  • Pro Wrestling Legends: We have hosted industry icons including Kevin Nash, Sgt. Slaughter, Ron Simmons, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan.
  • Regional Reach: ESW maintains a strong presence across Western New York, the Southern Tier, and the Rochester area, with established fanbases in Pennsylvania and Ontario.

Full-Service Entertainment A Turnkey Production Model

  • Full Production: ESW supplies a professional wrestling ring, a high-quality sound system, a complete crew, and a roster of world-class athletes.
  • Safety & Standards: We are fully licensed and insured by the New York State Athletic Commission under ESW Productions Inc.
  • Professional Standards: ESW content is appropriate for all ages, ensuring every show is broadcast-compliant and family friendly.

Flexible Scheduling And Logistics The Venue Experience

Flexible Programming

  • Performance Blocks: Live show segments ranging from 60 minutes to 3 hours.
  • Interactive Fan Engagement: Between matches, we provide meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and merchandise areas to keep fans engaged on-site longer.

Venue Requirements

  • Footprint: A level designated space of approximately 40' x 40'.
  • Power: Access to a dedicated power source for sound and production equipment.
  • Vertical Clearance: High ceilings with a minimum of 13 feet of clearance.

Mission-Driven Impact A Dedicated Community Partner

  • Food Security: We previously hosted non-perishable food drives to benefit FeedMore WNY, Hearts for the Homeless, and Little Free Pantries NT.
  • Charitable Support: We have a history of fundraising for the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, Ten Lives Club, and local volunteer fire departments.

Massive Regional Reach Community & Marketing Impact

  • 29,000+ Followers: Partnering with ESW grants your venue access to our audience across major social media platforms.
  • Media Footprint: Our events have received coverage from WKBW, WIVB, 97 Rock, 103.3 The Edge, and regional newspapers like the Batavia Daily News.
  • Global Streaming: Our events are featured on IndependentWrestling.TV (IWTV) and YouTube, offering your venue international digital visibility.

Contact Team Ready to Secure a Date?

Reach out to our management team to begin the collaboration.

Brett Stymus

Owner / Operator

Phone: 716-946-4814

Email: eswoffice@yahoo.com

David Jarka

Publicist

Phone: 716-348-4598

Email: media@eswwrestling.com