Pro Wrestling Is Coming to Barton Orchards on Saturday August 15

Pro Wrestling Is Coming to Barton Orchards on Saturday August 15

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You may know Barton Orchards for its apple picking, festivals, live music, and family fun, but on Saturday, August 15, the Sound Garden transforms into something completely different.

Awesome Championship Wrestling invades Barton Orchards on August 15th

Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) returns to Barton Orchards for UPRISING, bringing an action-packed night of live professional wrestling and family fun featuring former WWE and nationally recognized stars alongside some of the biggest names on the independent wrestling scene.

Whether you're a lifelong wrestling fan or looking for a unique night out with the family, UPRISING is one of those events that you do not want to miss!

Why ACW at Barton Orchards Is Different

A few years ago, Barton Orchards suffered from a major fire that destroyed a bunch of buildings on their property. However, Barton Orchards vowed to rebuild bigger and better than ever. Since the fire, the Sound Garden at Barton Orchards was born. The Sound Garden is a beautiful new arena that features a large event space, stage, video wall, bar, and home to the brand new Barton Orchards Hard Cider.

Anthony Verano
Anthony Verano

Unlike a traditional arena show, The Sound Garden at Barton Orchards offers an intimate setting where fans are just feet from the ring. That allows everyone on site to experience everything up close, and feel like they are in the show!

It's one of the reasons last year's event received rave reviews, with many fans calling it their favorite ACW event ever. Every entrance, every slam, and every near fall feels different when you're this close to the action.

Matt Riddle Headlines a Loaded Card

UPRISING will feature an impressive lineup of wrestling stars, including former WWE, TNA, and AEW stars, plus your ACW favorites along with new and upcoming stars:

  • Matt Riddle
  • REAL1 (formerly Enzo Amore)
  • Dutch of The Righteous
  • ACW National Champion Zack Clayton
  • ACW Tag Team Champions The NOW
  • Richard Holliday
  • "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop
  • Crowbar with Vanessa
  • Danny Maff
  • Leo Sparrow
  • Amish Country, making their ACW debut
  • Vicious Vicki Venuto
  • Dustin Waller
  • Ricky Pryce
  • Buddy Tomas
  • Liviyah
  • Liamo
  • Foxx Vinyer
  • Rico Gold
  • Yoscifer with Shir'ak
Awesome Championship Wrestling
Awesome Championship Wrestling

As with any wrestling event, the card is always subject to change.

Meet the Wrestlers Before the Show

Fans can make the night even more memorable by attending the Meet & Greet, which begins at 5:00 p.m.

It's your opportunity to meet many of your favorite wrestlers, take photos, and collect autographs before the first bell rings. Check the thisisacw.com website for links to pre-sales the week of the show, or you can guy meet and greets right on site.

Live wrestling gets underway at 6:30 p.m.

Professional wrestling continues to be one of the most exciting forms of live entertainment, and ACW's event at Barton Orchards is designed to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

Whether you're introducing your kids to live wrestling for the first time, reliving the excitement you grew up watching, or diving into the action because you watch wrestling every single week, UPRISING delivers an energetic atmosphere that's equal parts athletic competition, larger-than-life personalities, and crowd interaction.

Tickets Are Limited

Because of the intimate size of The Sound Garden, tickets are expected to sell quickly. If you're planning on attending, purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

ACW: UPRISING Event Information

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Location: The Sound Garden at Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570

Meet & Greet: 5:00 p.m.

Bell Time: 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are available now at ThisIsACW.com.

Watch Last Year's UPRISING Highlights at Barton Orchards

 

10 Infamous Receipts in Pro Wrestling History

In pro wrestling, a "receipt" is an ass-kicking that you brought upon yourself. It comes from the cardinal rule of the business -- always take care of your opponent. If you fail to do that, the repercussions will fall squarely on your head (often via chair shot).

The Undertaker recently explained the purpose of giving receipts in wrestling. "I'm pretty patient [when it comes to giving a receipt]. It all depends on intent," the Deadman said. "Some guys just work very snug. I pride myself on my punches. I feel like I can make it look like I can take your head off and not touch you. Every once in a while one gets away from me... I'd much rather it be there than it miss. It ain't ballet."

But not all receipts come after a stiff shot gets away. Sometimes a performer delivers a receipt to protect themselves from an unsafe worker, like when Taker had to shut down Giant Gonzalez at Wrestlemania IX. "[Gonzalez] cracks me right across the back of my neck, and then once I get back the feeling in my little fingers... I flipped," Taker recalled on his podcast. "I turned around and just started wailing on him."

Let's go back to classic WWE, the old territories, and even a battle between monsters in Japan. Here are 10 of the most infamous receipts in pro wrestling history.

Gallery Credit: WWE / NWA / HWA / YouTube

 

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