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NEW YORK'S EMPIRE STATE WRESTLING ANNOUNCES CHARITY EVENT TO RAISE MONEY IN FIGHT AGAINST PEDIATRIC CANCER

By Mike Johnson on 8/11/2024 7:15 AM


ESW TO HOLD CHARITY EVENT

Proceeds raised will go to P.U.N.T. Foundation to help families coping with pediatric cancer

Empire State Wrestling is proud to announce a collaboration with the P.U.N.T. Foundation to host a BBQ Party to support local families fighting pediatric cancer. The event will occur on Saturday, September 7 at Rapids Fire Hall in Lockport, N.Y.

The BBQ Party will feature barbeque chicken provided by Chiavetta's plus numerous other family oriented activities. Basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, bounce house, face painting, a bake sale, vendors and more will also be incorporated into the event.

P.U.N.T. is a charity associated with Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox that assists families dealing with the hardships of pediatric cancer financially, by hosting special activities and other means.

The event will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available for $15 through ESWTIX.com or by emailing eswpuntbbq@gmail.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $17. Only pre-sale tickets will be eligible for door prizes.

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As Western New York’s premier independent professional wrestling promotion, ESW over the years hosted many of pro wrestling’s top up-and-comers and biggest legends. 

Many current All-Elite Wrestling stars wrestled for ESW including MJF, Buffalo's Daniel Garcia plus The Butcher & the Blade, Dustin Rhodes, Adam Cole, Matt Sydal, Ruby Soho, Billy Gunn, Colt Cabana, Trent Beretta, Orange Cassidy, Danhausen, Jay Lethal, Eddie Kingston, Evil Uno, Lucha Bros, Tony Nese, Private Party, Brody King, Mark Sterling, AR Fox and Iron Savages.

Current World Wrestling Entertainment stars Damien Priest, Kevin Owens, DIYMVP, Candice LeRae, Cedric Alexander, Ethan Page, Joaquin Wilde, Joe Gacy, Adrian Butler, Robert Stone, Josh Briggs and Lexis King all wrestled in ESW’s ring.

Pro wrestling legends Kevin Nash, Matt Hardy, X-Pac, The Hurricane, D-Von Dudley, Al Snow, The Honky Tonk Man, Sgt. Slaughter, Raven, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, Jim Duggan, Koko B. Ware, Bushwacker Luke, The Sandman and Bob Holly appeared at previous ESW events.

Founded in 2002, ESW is run by Brett Stymus. 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. For more information, to schedule an interview or request media credentials for an event, please contact David Jarka at media@eswwrestling.com or (716) 348-4598. All cards are subject to change.

You can connect with ESW on the following platforms:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESWwrestling/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eswwrestling/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@eswwrestling

X: https://twitter.com/eswwrestling

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpireStateWrestling

IWTV: https://independentwrestling.tv/promotion/empire-state