ESW: AEW's Danhausen & TNA's Mike Bailey to headline 'Evil Empire'

TV wrestling stars return to Niagara Falls 

Press Release

Empire State Wrestling's next event, “Evil Empire,” will feature a pair of major returns to its ring. All Elite Wrestling star Danhausen and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling star "Speedball" Mike Bailey are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Frontier Firehall in Niagara Falls.

Danhausen last appeared in ESW in January 2020 when he defeated "Your Captain" Nick Ando. Bailey's prior ESW appearance was in March 2023 when he challenged then-ESW heavyweight champion "The Remix" Kevin Bennett for the title. At “Evil Empire,” Bailey will face former ESW interstate champion "The Prize" Alec Price.

Also announced for “Evil Empire”:

•"Big League" John McChesney vs. "A Cut Above The Rest" Gavin Glass

The ESW premiere of The Production (Derek Dillinger and Katie Arquette)

•Others in action include: ESW women's champion "Courageous" Christina Marie, "Invincible" Vince Valor, "The Holy Hand Grenade" James Sayga, "His Royal Freshness" Frank Feathers, "Red Hot" Vinnie Moon, Edge of Hope, Will Calrissian and Randy P.

A canned good drive will be held for the Little Free Pantries of North Tonawanda at “Evil Empire.” Everyone attending is encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support the local community.

Sponsorship and limited vendor opportunities are available for “Evil Empire.” Anyone interested can email [email protected] for more details.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell-time set for 7 p.m. Tickets are available at ESWTIX.com, where service fees apply. Front-row is sold out and second row is selling quickly. Ticket prices rise by $5 at the door.