Squared Circle Wrestling 2CW ( Squared Circle Wrestling ) was an independent wrestling promotion , based out of Syracuse , New York which began holding events in April 2006 . They have held events in Syracuse , Utica , Rochester , Watertown , Oswego , Amsterdam , Binghamton , and Elmira , NY since that time . They utilize local talent and they bring in regional and national workers to make for a well rounded roster . 2CW had two titles , the 2CW Heavyweight Title and the 2CW Tag Team Championships . They ' ve also featured title matches for the TNA X Division Championship , the Pro Wrestling NOAH Global Hardcore Crown , the IWGP Jr . Heavyweight Tag Team Titles and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship . In November 2008 , Hellcat and Triple X won the NWA Upstate Tag Team Titles and declared themselves the 2CW Tag Team Champions . 2CW didn ' t recognize them as such , and it was announced that a tournament would take place in June 2009 to decide the first holders of the 2CW Tag Team Titles . 2CW is also known for their very vocal and supportive fanbase , referred to as " The 2CW faithful . " Bill Alfonzo once described the 2CW crowd as being the closest thing that he ' s seen to the Original ECW fans . In addition to the fans , 2CW has also become very similar to the original ECW in terms of the way it ' s been shown that anything might happen , and that anyone might show up . For over a year 2CW was involved with the NWA Upstate feud that featured several big matches and crazy brawls that go all over the arena . Including sparking a mini - riot in Binghamton , NY . The Central New York area used to be a common stop for the major wrestling companies but that changed over the last 20 years and most promotions only run in the New York City area . 2CW has taken that opportunity to bring Professional Wrestling back to the forgotten region of New York State . 2CW held their final event on Sunday , December 20 , 2015 in Syracuse , New York . The event was named # 2Sets and lasted from 3 : 30 EST to about 10 : 45 EST . The card featured many names from 2CW history , including Spike Dudley , Kevin Steen ( video format ) , Jimmy Olsen , Colin Delaney , the Young Bucks , Sami Callihan , Bullet Club , Jason Axe , and many more . The event was sold out twice ( 2CW released limited amounts of tickets after the initial sellout ) and was live streamed over the internet for FPV ( Free - Per - View ) . The # 2Sets was trending worldwide on Twitter throughout the day . Institute of Professional Wrestling . The 2WC promotion also runs a wrestling school called the Institute of Professional Wrestling which is based in Syracuse , New York . It ' s head trainer is Zaquary Springate III who was trained in the prestigious " Killer " Kowalski ' s School of Wrestling . The school trains in all of the aspects of wrestling . Interview skills , refereeing , manager skills , psychology , dressing room etiquette , and more . Once deemed appropriate you will make the jump to live events . Remember , your reputation means everything in this business so it is always important to conduct yourself in a professional manner at the training facility . The school accepts men and women at least 18 years of age ( 14 and older provided a parent provides written permission ) to apply .