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Pro wrestling show coming to Massena, sponsors for event sought

Posted 6/15/17

By MATT LINDSEY MASSENA — Event organizers for Fight for the Mind 3 are looking for sponsors for a Sept. 30 wrestling show planned at the St. Lawrence Centre mall arena. Tickets go on sale July 1. …

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Pro wrestling show coming to Massena, sponsors for event sought

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By MATT LINDSEY

MASSENA — Event organizers for Fight for the Mind 3 are looking for sponsors for a Sept. 30 wrestling show planned at the St. Lawrence Centre mall arena. Tickets go on sale July 1.

In March of 2016, 2001 Massena Central graduate Shaun Balaban organized his first professional wrestling show, which raised money for the Alzheimer’s-Dementia Association and gave him the chance to wrestle in his hometown for the first time.

This event is a benefit for the Alzheimer's Association of the Northeast where a portion of proceeds go to help find a cure.

Those interested in sponsoring the event can contact Balaban or Justin Berry on Facebook messenger.

Balaban, who wrestled in the show last year, is not expected to compete in the ring.

His first match in his hometown was also his last match, as he has since retired due to injuries. Balaban has continued working in the wrestling business as a referee.

Fight for the Mind was created in honor of Balaban’s mother, who passed away in 2015 from dementia.

Former TNA Impact and Global Force professional wrestling star Cody Deaner has been announced as being part of the show. Two more “big names” will be announced soon with independent and up-and-coming wrestlers expected to fill out the card, Balaban said.

Skull Wrestling is presenting the show under the Upstate Pro Wrestling banner.

Tickets are $20 for front row, $15 for reserved seating and $10 general admission.

Tickets will be on sale July 1 at the mall and the Fight for the Mind hotline, at 518-353-4216. An online site will also be available to buy tickets at a later date.