Independent wrestling's biggest summer tradition takes center stage! Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) returns to its flagship stomping grounds at the historic MJN Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, for INDYpendence Day 2026. This blockbuster event promises a night of explosive championship defenses, high-stakes grudge matches, and major independent spectacles.
You can witness every body slam, weapon strike, and title change LIVE on TrillerTV!
The Heavyweight Championship Main Event
Killer Kross (c) w/ Scarlett Bordeaux vs Matt Riddle
The unstoppable champion, backed by the sinister allure of Scarlett, faces his ultimate athletic challenge against the unpredictable, hard-striking "Original Bro".
The Women's Championship Clash
Steph De Lander (c) vs J-Rod
The powerhouse champion puts her crown on the line against the ultra-athletic, hard-hitting challenger.
10-Woman Battle Royal (Winner becomes #1 Contender)
Ten of the finest independent women's competitors in the world collide in an over-the-top-rope extravaganza, with a future championship match hanging in the balance.
Featuring: Indi Hartwell, Lady Frost, [[/fighter/shotzi-blackheart-the-ballsy-badass/7794/:Shotzi Blackheart]], Ava Everett, Tiara James, Nessa [[/fighter/ferrari/30676/:Ferrari]], Vicious Vicki, [[/fighter/brooke-havok/17047/:Brooke Havok]], Liviyah, and Zatara (representing WKC Chile).
The Lumberjack Match
[[/fighter/tommy-dreamer/4697/:Tommy Dreamer]] vs Josh Shernoff
The ECW icon and "Innovator of Violence" takes on the outspoken Shernoff. To make sure there is nowhere to run, the ring will be completely surrounded by chaos!
The Official Lumberjacks:
ACW Tag Team Champions The NOW (Vik Dalishus & Hale Collins) and Sent2Slaughter (Danny Maff & Shawn Donavan).
ACW Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat
Leo Sparrow (c) vs FEAR vs Danny Doring (Pending weigh-in)
High-flying, high-octane cruiserweight action where one split-second mistake will cost the gold.
Elijah (fka [[/fighter/elias/4491/:Elias]]) vs Richard Holliday w/ "Smart" Mark Sterling Esq.
The Righteous (Vincent & Dutch) vs Soleil (aka Sidney Akeem) & Dante "El Jaguar" Casanova
REAL1 (fka Enzo Amore) vs Liamo
Crowbar w/ Vanessa vs Mance Warner
Claim Your Front-Row Seat
The ring is set, the championships are on the line, and Poughkeepsie is ready to rock. Secure your digital pass today on TrillerTV, join the live chat to debate the pinfalls, and experience the unfiltered energy of ACW: INDYpendence Day!
Watch ACW INDYpendence Day LIVE on TrillerTV!
*lineup subject to change
