STATEMENT FROM SEAN CHAMBERS
Throughout Season 2 of AAPW Collision, fans knew me as Sean Chambers, Owner of the company whose actions and decisions were not popular with the fans. I am writing this as just Sean. Someone who was born and raised in Southern Illinois that is a lifelong wrestling fan. I grew up watching Wrestling at the Chase and ICW. I would go to the ICW events in the late 1970's and early 1980's when they came to Southern Illinois. I was an active wrestler that wanted to bring old school wrestling back to Southern Illinois. I did that for 7 years. (First year was ran under Absolute Pro Wrestling) I want to thank all of you that supported AAPW. I sincerely hope that I helped bring joy and entertainment to all of you.
On Thursday, December 13th, 2012 around 9:00 am, Chris Hagstrom informed me that he wished to start his own wrestling promotion. In doing so, he took practically the entire AAPW staff and roster with him. A statement on the new promotions Twitter account posted December 14th reads: "For all intents and purposes, we are the new AAPW...." I'm not sure how to take that statement as it is basically true. As I write this, it appears that all that is left of AAPW is a website, a Facebook profile, a trademarked name and logo, and me. Hagstrom and his staff intend to run shows in the same area that AAPW has ran. Southern Illinois is not a large market. From a business standpoint, it would not seem wise to have two promotions running in the same geographical area. I cannot say with certainty that AAPW is out of business nor can I say that AAPW will hold events in the future. That decision may possibly be best left to you the fans.
As for the circumstances leading up to this situation and my personal feelings, I feel it is best to not make any statements regarding the details at this time, as I am still bitter. I will say that I feel betrayed by those I trusted. There have been things said about the situation that are not completely accurate and I hope that all of you will bear in mind that there are two sides to the story.
I will not discourage any fan from supporting the new promotion. Fans know what they like and don't like and it is absurd for me or anyone else to tell fans otherwise.
This website and the AAPW Facebook profile will remain active in the near future. I encourage all fans to post comments or send e-mails if you wish to show your support for AAPW, have thoughts or suggestions, wish to comment about past events, or even just to say hello.
In closing, I again would like to sincerely thank each of you that came to see an event through the years. You gave me an experience that will last a lifetime. I hope AAPW provided you with good memories as well. THANK YOU.
Sincerely,
Sean
On Thursday, December 13th, 2012 around 9:00 am, Chris Hagstrom informed me that he wished to start his own wrestling promotion. In doing so, he took practically the entire AAPW staff and roster with him. A statement on the new promotions Twitter account posted December 14th reads: "For all intents and purposes, we are the new AAPW...." I'm not sure how to take that statement as it is basically true. As I write this, it appears that all that is left of AAPW is a website, a Facebook profile, a trademarked name and logo, and me. Hagstrom and his staff intend to run shows in the same area that AAPW has ran. Southern Illinois is not a large market. From a business standpoint, it would not seem wise to have two promotions running in the same geographical area. I cannot say with certainty that AAPW is out of business nor can I say that AAPW will hold events in the future. That decision may possibly be best left to you the fans.
As for the circumstances leading up to this situation and my personal feelings, I feel it is best to not make any statements regarding the details at this time, as I am still bitter. I will say that I feel betrayed by those I trusted. There have been things said about the situation that are not completely accurate and I hope that all of you will bear in mind that there are two sides to the story.
I will not discourage any fan from supporting the new promotion. Fans know what they like and don't like and it is absurd for me or anyone else to tell fans otherwise.
This website and the AAPW Facebook profile will remain active in the near future. I encourage all fans to post comments or send e-mails if you wish to show your support for AAPW, have thoughts or suggestions, wish to comment about past events, or even just to say hello.
In closing, I again would like to sincerely thank each of you that came to see an event through the years. You gave me an experience that will last a lifetime. I hope AAPW provided you with good memories as well. THANK YOU.
Sincerely,
Sean
AAPW Year End Awards Voting Now Open
2012 was a banner year for All American Pro Wrestling. It has seen the most growth in company history and moments that we will never forget.
As the year comes to a close, it's time to honor those who have given it their all to entertain us.
Voting for the 2012 Year End Awards begins on December 6, 2012 at 8:00am. The winners will be announced the week of January 7, 2013.
Click here to begin voting.
As the year comes to a close, it's time to honor those who have given it their all to entertain us.
Voting for the 2012 Year End Awards begins on December 6, 2012 at 8:00am. The winners will be announced the week of January 7, 2013.
Click here to begin voting.
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