March 30, 2009

Before the opening contest, “The Talent” TJ Richter and Mr. Munroe came to the ring. Richter accused the NECW Officials of having a conspiracy against him. Ring announcer Chris Norman then announced that those same officials had decided that if Richter won his match, he would gain an invite the 6^th annual IRON 8 Championship. This appeased Richter. His opponent “The Heat” Kris Pyro showed tons of heart and upset Richter with a top rope sunset flip for the pin fall victory. After the match, NECW President Sheldon Goldberg came to the ring and announced that due to the tremendous win, it would be Pyro, not Richter, who would be invited to compete in the 6^th annual IRON 8.

The next match was scheduled to be between the Asian star MAKOTO and “The Devil’s Reject” Brandon Webb. While Webb hoped to make an impact in his new persona, another man came to the ring only seconds after the match began, also hoping to make an impact. “The Natural” Scott Osbourne stated he was upset at being left off the show, especially when it is time to impress the Championship Committee to earn invitations into the IRON 8. Osbourne stated that he was entering the match one of two ways, by invite or by force. Both MAKOTO and Webb called Osbourne on, which might have been a mistake. At the ten-minute mark, Osbourne threw MAKOTO from the ring and hit a cross-arm Falcon arrow on Webb to secure the pin and the victory.

In the Pat’s Pit segment, a seemingly remorseful “Golden Greek” Alex Arion came to the ring and apologized to fans for his actions. He spoke on jealousy and how he had needed help and direction. The fans seemed sympathetic for Arion, until he announced that the help and direction he needed would come from his new manager “The Manager of Champions” Sean Gorman. Gorman came out and infuriated the fans after his 6-month absence from NECW. Gorman swore that he would be the difference that wins the NECW Triple Crown for the “Golden Greek”.

In a match up of up and coming NECW Cruiserweights, “The Upset Kid” Nick Westgate proved his nickname was accurate as he defeated “The Prince of Pink” Brendan Michael Thomas, accompanied by World Women’s Wrestling Champion “The Portuguese Princess” Ariel.  Westgate took the fall and the match with an amazing double chicken-wing neck breaker maneuver that defies description.

In a match for the NECW Tag Team Championship, the reigning and defending champions Dan Freitas and Brian Nunes, collectively known as PRIDE faced off with the #1 Contenders, The Crown Jewels (Darling Damon and Bad Boy Jason) with “Mr. Fabulous” Tony Ulysses. PRIDE seemed to have the match well in hand, when Ulysses caused Freitas to fall from the top rope, allowing Jason to use a victory roll to pin Nunes for the win and the titles. The Crown Jewels are the new NECW Tag Team Champions. The match was not without controversy, as Referee J.T. Franks has been accused of possibly allowing the interference to occur leading to the title change.

In the special “Superstar” Challenge, “Superstar” Ryan Matthews fought Pat “The Brat” Piper’s hand picked opponent in former NECW Heavyweight Champion, Slyck Wagner Brown.  Brown spent the better part of 10 minutes outclassing and battering the self-proclaimed “Superstar”. The match spilled to the outside of the ring, with Brown throwing Matthews over the guardrail. As Slyck charged and attempted a bodypress over the rail and into the crowd onto Matthews, “Matty Cat” ducked and Wagner hit the floor hard. Somehow, Matthews was able to sneak back into the ring just beating the referee’s ten count to score the count out win.  As Matthews celebrated, Brown recovered and congratulated the match victor with an “Appreciation Bomb” for his troubles much to the crowd’s delight. Matthews had to be physically assisted from the ring.

As Handsome Johnny and Sammi Lane were announced to compete in a mixed tag team grudge match, Handsome informed the fans that as a part of his training for his run at the NECW Triple Crown, he was bowing out of the match. He had signed a new wrestler in that match, a wrestler he was taking under his wing to make a star… “Sensational” Scott Levesque. Levesque and Lane’s opponents, the new NECW Television Champion “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke and Taeler Hendrix made their way to the ring. Locke pounded on Handsome Johnny’s protégé, while also Hendrix physically dominated Sammi Lane. Taeler hit a high head kick on Lane that appeared to knock her out, when Handsome Johnny took the TV Title and began to walk from ringside with it. Locke dropped down to confront Johnny. While this was happening and taking the referee’s attention from the action, Levesque dropped a huge elbow on Taeler and then pulled Sammi Lane on top of her for the cover. The referee returned in time to count the three giving Handsome Johnny’s team the victory.

With the assistance of NECW Officials, “Superstar” Ryan Matthews made his way back to the ring showing obvious injuries from his match with Slyck Wagner Brown earlier in the evening. He demanded that Sheldon Goldberg and the NECW Championship Committee grant him a TV Title match on April 18^th. As Goldberg balked at the deal, Matthews begged and said his grandfather would be there to see him wrestle for the first time. Goldberg reluctantly obliged and granted him the match.

NECW returns to Quincy for   SPRING BREAKDOWN on Saturday night, April 18 with a 7 PM bell time. Tickets are on sale now at all FYE locations, K.C. Sports Cards, 133 Temple Street, Quincy Center, MA and online by clicking here.  You can now order tickets by phone with Visa, Mastercard or Discover, any time 24/7 by calling toll free 1-800-838-3006.

Kenny Doane Announced for the 6th Annual IRON 8 Championship

Former WWE star, Kenny Doane was announced this past Saturday night as one of the first competitors invited to participate in the 6th annual IRON 8 Championship, to take place, Saturday, May 30th at the National Guard Armory in Quincy, MA.

Originally hailing from Worcester, MA, Kenny Doane was a two-time PWF Tag Team Champion before signing with World Wrestling Entertainment.  He was a former Ohio Valley Wrestling Television Champion, and in WWE was a former World Tag Team Champion as part of The Spirit Squad.

"The Heat" Kris Pyro was also given an invitation after his victory over "The Talent" T. J. Richter at NECW's MARCH BADNESS.

The IRON 8 has become an NECW tradition and one of the area’s premiere wrestling events of the year.  Billed as “the ultimate test of skill, stamina and strategy,” the IRON 8 is an event like no other.  8 men are selected by the NECW Championship Committee.  They are then paired into 4 one on one match-ups.  The four winners of the opening round bouts then go on to face each other the same night in a four way, 45 minute iron man match.  The man who scores the most pins or submissions in the 45 minute period is the winner and the 2009 IRON 8 Champion.

In order to win the event, a wrestler must be capable of wrestling for an hour – first against a top flight competitor on a one on one basis, then against 3 other opponents in an all out battle for athletic supremacy.

More competitors will be announced in the week's to come.

New from NECW Home Video:  Best of 2007 and Best of NECW TV 2007

New from NECW Home Video:  BIRTHDAY BASH 7: CAGED FURY and WORLD WOMEN'S WRESTLING: 2nd ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR!

NECW Home Video presents BIRTHDAY BASH 7: CAGED FURY, the 7th anniversary of New England Championship Wrestling and one of the most unforgettable events in the history of the promotion!

The event, which took place on August 18, 2007, features NECW Triple Crown Champion, D.C. Dillinger, facing "Straight Edge" Brian Fury for the championship inside a steel cage.  This bout, the culminaion of a nearly 10 month long feud, the the first time the NECW Triple Crown has been defended inside of a cage.

The DVD features lots of never-before seen footage and bonus features!

The match list for BIRTHDAY BASH 7: CAGED FURY:

Intro: "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards vs. "Straight Edge" Brian Fury - NECW TV, July 20, 2007 • Special Tag Team Grudge Match:  The Arion Brothers vs. DNA • NECW Television Championship Match: "The Real Deal" Brandon Locke (Champion) vs. "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards • Special Monster Match - No DQ: "The Human Nightmare" Evan Siks vs. Big Rick Fuller • Ballroom Blitz Match - Tuxedo vs. Evening Gown: Sean Gorman vs. Nikki Roxx • Main Event for the NECW Traiple Crown Championship in a Steel Cage:  D.C. Dillinger (Champion) vs. "Straight Edge" Brian Fury • plus never-before-seen footage & bonus features

To watch the trailer for this DVD, click here.  This DVD is $15, plus shipping & handling. To orders yours now, click here.

NECW Home Video presents World Women's Wrestling's 2nd Anniversary Spectacular, a special 2 disc DVD set from the event which took place on March 9, 2008 at Good Time Emporium in Somerville, MA.

The double disc set features a main event second to none in WWW history:  WWW Champion Lexxus defending her coveted gold and red belt against "The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, who has vowed to retire if she does not win the match.  This was a wild battle with a shocking ending!

The complete match listing is as follows: DISC ONE:  Triple Threat Match: SAMMI LANE vs. BARBIE vs. MISTRESS BELMONT •  ELEKTRA ARION INTERVIEW • Special Challenge Match: DELLA MORTE vs. JANA • Special Challenge Match: AMBER vs. ROXIE COTTON • SEAN GORMAN HIJACKS THE SHOW • Special Tag Team Challenge Match - No Disqualification, Anything Goes: AMBER & ROXIE COTTON vs. SAMMI LANE & BARBIE

DISC TWO:  World Women's Wrestling Championship Match - Title vs. Career: LEXXUS (Champion) vs. "The Portuguese Princess" ARIEL •  BONUS Q & A FOOTAGE FROM THE 2nd ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

To watch the trailer for this DVD, click here.

This 2 disc DVD is $20, plus shipping & handling. To orders yours now, click here.

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