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Posted 16 Jun 2008, 4:01 pm

http://nwaupny.com/

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A Message from the Owner of NWA Upstate

I would like to thank all those that have been involved with NWA Upstate over the years making it by far Rochester's most sucessfull wrestling promotion. But all good things must come to an end. So with a heavy heart I am sad to announce that as of July 12th NWA Upstate will cease operation.

If this is true, this is going to be a major blow to indies in this part of the state.

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Posted 16 Jun 2008, 7:08 pm
With them partnering up with 2CW, maybe that was to try and get back on their feet? Ummm i wondering if this is a work or not. If not, maybe 2CW can pick up the slack?
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Posted 16 Jun 2008, 7:42 pm
i've seen a couple really fun and enjoyable nwa upstate shows. that's actually really sad.
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Posted 16 Jun 2008, 9:22 pm
Ive never seen any, but heard lots of good things. 2CW is on my list too, and maybe they will merge w Upstate? do the promotions normally get along?
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Posted 16 Jun 2008, 9:31 pm
I dont know why it wouldnt be true unless the site was hacked. it sucks. i hate to see good feds go ut of business.
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Posted 16 Jun 2008, 9:42 pm
Ron Falco over on the NWA Upstate board pretty much confirmed this is true. So much for it being a work as they were doing an angle where they were feuding with 2CW.
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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 6:11 am
Too bad. Sounds like they had a solid thing going. I don't think 2CW will pick up much of the slack. Looking at their schedule they seem comfortable running 1 show a month. But I wouldn't worry to much. Where there are wrestlers, there will be wrestling. Rochester has other wrestling feds and some of the Upstate guys will move over to them. And someone will start a new company I am sure. I am just sorry I never got to say "Upstate Sucks" to their face. Disclaimer: Upstate don't really suck.

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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 9:44 pm

Awesome fucking news:

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New Boss breathes life back into NWA Upstate

Chip Stetson has taken over all operations of NWA Upstate and has made the announcement that Upstate will not be closing and that Sept 27th The Upstate 8 Indytational will be the highlight of that show.

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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 9:57 pm
congratulations and many more of them.
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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 10:18 pm
Chip Stenson... the name sounds familiar...
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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 10:19 pm

FlairFanatic wrote:

Chip Stenson

He worked the 2CW show in Amsterdam last month where he teamed with Kevin Dunn.

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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 10:35 pm
chip's been around upstate for awhile from what i know... nice to see him taking over!
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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 10:36 pm
He also used to be a trainer in Schenectady, NY ... he was my trainer actually. He was also responsible for training New England wrestlers Kayla Sparks, Timmy Aiight, and Lenn Oddity. Chip Stetson is a great guy, and I'm really glad he's stepping in to save NWA Upstate!

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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 11:26 pm
This really is some great news. I soooooo want to get out there to see 2cw and NWA Upstate
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Posted 17 Jun 2008, 11:40 pm
From what I read over on NWA Upstate's board, Hellcat will continue to run NWA Empire. I wonder if he was losing money running both feds and decided to cut the bigger money loser.
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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 12:44 am
That would make sense, especially with them both being NWA affiliates.
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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 2:06 am

Tauron Nox wrote:

This really is some great news. I soooooo want to get out there to see 2cw and NWA Upstate

The cutlass may have room in July!

The final journey or just the beginning?

12/5 - PGW in East Haven, CT
12/6 - NEW in Waterbury, CT
12/13 - JAPW in Rahway, NJ
12/14 - CHIKARA in Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 12:51 pm
Just to put a few rumors to rest,NWA Upstate was not losing money.Owner Hellcat has alot of irons in the fire and was stretching himself too thin.He's trusting his best friend Chip Stetson to take over Upstate.But make no mistake about it,this is CHIPS fed.However,anyone that knows Hellcat knows he never lets anything go for free.Even though I work for NWA Upstate and NWA Empire,there seems to be a hush about all this.I'll be very curious to see how this unfolds. I know I didn't clarify alot,but I hope it helps.

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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 1:07 pm

FlairFanatic wrote:

Tauron Nox wrote:

This really is some great news. I soooooo want to get out there to see 2cw and NWA Upstate

The cutlass may have room in July!

That makes no sense, since he lives in NH..

I live in CT tho..hehe.

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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 2:10 pm
I dont think someone of your size would fit in the Cutlass.

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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 2:12 pm
lol. that was great.

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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 2:16 pm

summer of George wrote:

I dont think someone of your size would fit in the Cutlass.

I fit fine in a Cutlass, but there could be a slight "drag" on the tranny..hehe. Very Happy

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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 2:25 pm
ive seen cars seats seriously distorted by someone of ghosts size.

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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 2:30 pm
You know, enough please.. Best of luck to the relaunch of NWA Upstate, and from what I hear from people, 2CW is also a solid promotion, w crazy fans and stuff. Its always fun to see some different wrestlers, new promotions, etc.
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Posted 18 Jun 2008, 9:01 pm

GrayGhost wrote:

summer of George wrote:

I dont think someone of your size would fit in the Cutlass.

I fit fine in a Cutlass, but there could be a slight "drag" on the tranny..hehe. Very Happy

I'm gonna need you to explain the difference between trannies and drag.

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