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Empire State Wrestling announces 'WrestleBash XV' with major special guests

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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 10:10 am

Empire State Wrestling (ESW), Western New York's premier professional wrestling promotion, is excited to announce its upcoming event, “WrestleBash XV,” taking place Friday, Nov. 21, at Buffalo RiverWorks. Doors for this action-packed night will open at 6 p.m., with the first bell scheduled for 7 p.m.

“WrestleBash XV” will include many notable names to professional wrestling fans. There will be a meet & greet with World Wrestling Hall of Famer Teddy Long. Current TNA World Champion Mike Santana will also be in action. 

Already announced for “WrestleBash XV”:

•Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Cup match: TNA star Trey Miguel vs. NWA's Spencer Slade vs. four other competitors to be revealed

•ESW interstate championship: James Sayga (c) vs. Vaughn Vertigo

•ESW women's championship: Christina Marie (c) vs. Harleen Lopez

•Others appearing include: ESW heavyweight champion Vince Valor, Bill Collier, former ROH & Lucha Underground star Matt Cross and many others. Check ESW's social media platforms for match updates leading up to “WrestleBash XV.”

“WrestleBash XV” tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.ESWTIX.com. Balcony, front-row, second-row seating is limited, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

Vendor opportunities are also available for those interested in being a part of the event. For more information, contact ESW directly.

For more information on Empire State Wrestling, visit the official website at eswwrestling.com or follow on all major social media platforms @eswwrestling.

More 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 Kevin Owens, Damien Priest, Penta, Rey Fenix and Johnny Gargano made their mark in the ESW ring. Many current All Elite Wrestling stars wrestled for ESW, including Dustin Rhodes, MJF, Eddie Kingston, Daniel Garcia, and The Butcher & The Blade. 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.

You can watch ESW events on-demand at www.IndependentWrestling.TV.

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