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Empire State Wrestling (ESW), Western New York's premier professional wrestling promotion, is excited to announce the debut of one of the most popular wrestlers on the U.S. independent wrestling scene.

Game Changer Wrestling star "The Bad Boy" Joey Janela will make his ESW debut at "Wrestlers" on Friday, January 23 at the Frontier Fire Hall in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Janela is a two-time former GCW World Champion and a one-time GCW Extreme Champion. He also previously wrestled for All-Elite Wrestling.

Several matches are also announced for "Wrestlers":

National Wrestling Alliance star and 2025 Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Cup winner "The Submission Suplex Machine" Spencer Slade vs. Niagara Falls native "Your Boy" Matt McCoy
Cleveland, Ohio's "The Intense Icon" Joshua Bishop vs. Toronto, Ont., Canada's "Mr. Hardcore" Channing Decker
Tag Team Match: Criterion vs. Honking 'N Bonking
Also appearing: ESW Heavyweight Champion "The Inspiration" Gregory Iron, ESW Interstate Champion "The Holy Hand Grenade" James Sayga, ESW Women's Champion "Courageous" Christina Marie, "Invincible" Vince Valor, "A Cut Above The Rest" Gavin Glass and more
Tickets for "Wrestlers" are on sale now and can be purchased at ESWTIX.com. Less than 10 front row tickets remain while a limited number of second row seats are still available.

Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are also available for those interested in being a part of the event. For more information, please contact media@eswwrestling.com.
For more information on Empire State Wrestling, please visit the official website at eswwrestling.com or follow them on all major social media platforms @eswwrestling.

THE PANTLESS PARTY WITH A PURPOSE!

Run a ‘Mile(ish)' in Your Undies, Because Kicking NF's Butt is Worth the Chilly Cheeks

Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities across the U.S. come together, whether it be in-person or virtually, to support those affected by NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.

Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then we jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party!

WHEN: FEBRUARY 14, 2026
TIME: 12PM-4PM
(RUN STARTS AT 2PM)
WHERE: Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY 14203
WHAT: A PARTY & FUN RUN IN YOUR UNDIES, ALL FOR CHARITY!