Saturday night, May 1, New England Championship Wrestling presented the 7th annual IRON 8 Championship at Teamworks Indoor Sports in Somerset, MA.

The night began with the announcement of some changes to the tournament line up.

Due to injuries, Ryan Bisbal and Scott Osbourne were not able to compete in the IRON 8. Taking Ryan Bisbal’s spot was his stablemate in Rican Havoc, “Punisher” Don Vega. Taking the place of “The Natural” Scott Osbourne was “The Payne Train” Alex Payne.

Both substitutions occurred only hours before the event, giving both men a decided disadvantage in their preparation for the tournament. Due to the last minute changes, some opening round match-ups were adjusted for seeding.

The show opened with a 20 minute live music set by Tester, the band who wrote and performs “King of the World”, the official theme song of the 7th annual IRON 8 Championship.

In the opening contest, “The Payne Train” Alex Payne defeated NY standout Dickie Rodz with a spear to advance to the IRON 8 finals.

“Sensational” Scott Levesque won his opening round IRON 8 match by making “Daddy Cat” DC Dillinger submit to a modified Indian Death Lock.

Handsome Johnny defeated “Punisher” Don Vega in a great match with a spin kick to advance to the finals.

In the final first round IRON 8 match, former ECW World Tag Team Champions The FBI, Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke were scheduled to face one another. Mamaluke first came out and declared that he owed much of the success in his career to Little Guido, but with no disrespect meant, he needed to forge ahead with his unique identity, the name he started wrestling under, CG Afi. The newly monikered CG Afi indeed forged ahead as he made his former tag team partner Little Guido submit to a half Boston crab for the win and advancement to the finals.

Intermission saw another 20 minute set by Tester.

In the special Champions Challenge, NECW Triple Crown Champion “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke defeated NECW Television Champion “The Heat” Kris Pyro. This match was fantastic, with Locke securing the win after delivering “The Locke-down” off the top rope. After the match, “The Hi-Lite” Davd Cssh stormed the ring and added insult to injury, leveling Pyro with a vicious chairshot to the head.

In the main event of the IRON 8 Championship, a 45-minute Iron Man match, Handsome Johnny defeated “Sensational” Scott Levesque, “The Payne Train” Alex Payne, and CG Afi; 2 Falls to 1 Fall for each of the competitors. CG Afi got the first fall of the match by submission. Alex Payne later pinned Levesque with a cradle suplex. Handsome Johnny won his first fall with a moonsault onto Payne. Levesque pinned Handsome Johnny by holding the tights. That particular fall led to Handsome and his protégé arguing about how it was supposed to be a clean match and how Levesque cheated. Payne and Afi brawled out a side door of the building and were seen/heard fighting throughout the area before returning to ringside with minutes left in the match. Handsome Johnny got the final fall of the match when Sammi Lane, who was at ringside for commentary, tried to intervene in the argument of her two charges. Levesque attempted to use her allegedly loaded Teddy Bear to knock out Handsome Johnny. NECW Senior Official Rich Bass saw this and grabbed the bear from Levesque, who then turned around right into a Handsome Johnny Spin Kick for the go-ahead fall.

The show ended with Handsome Johnny celebrating his win as Tester played “King of the World” and Handsome joined the band and sang along that he was now “King of the World”.

NOTE: Handsome Johnny and Alex Payne mark the two largest men to ever compete in an IRON 8 Finals to date. Both are roughly 40 pounds more than any other competitors in tournament history. Being touted as the ultimate test of skill, stamina, and strategy is taken to another level with men this size surviving the 45-minute regulation period.

This week’s NECW TV begins with a look back at the incident involving DC Dillinger that took place at the 1st Annual NECW TAG TEAM CLASSIC.  Dillinger comes out to make an announcement and explain where he stands, only to become the victim of a heinous attack.

Our feature match this week is one of the great opening round matches from the 1st Annual NECW TAG TEAM CLASSIC.  The team of “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke and “The Natural” Scott Osboure, now calling themselves Real Natural take on the high flying Canadian duo of Twiggy and Stupefied, making their NECW debut.

We’ll also have words from Russian stars The Red Devil Fight Team, Davey Loomis & Alex Payne, as well as NECW Television Champion, Kris Pyro.

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New England Championship Wrestling presented it’s 1st annual NECW TAG TEAM CLASSIC in front of another great crowd at the National Guard Armory in Quincy, MA on Saturday night, Sepetmber 19th.

In a pre-show, “Showcase Challenge Match,” where new talent get the chance to tryout for a spot on the NECW roster, The Great Malaki with  def. The Sensational Masked Stretcher.

Antonio “The Promise” Thomas is announced and addresses the crowd. Thomas says he suffered a Grade 3 concussion last month at the hands of “The Natural” Scott Osbourne and “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke and would not be able to wrestle in the main event for the NECW Triple Crown Championship as scheduled. Thomas made a promise to return, though he could not say when.At that point, Thomas was interrupted by a video message from “The Rock God” Brett Adams from his hotel suite in Hollywood. Adams rubbed it in about Thomas being put out of action.

Before Thomas could respond, NECW Tag Team Champions, The Crown Jewels, (“Bad Boy” Jason and “Darling” Damon) came out. Jason said that he suffered a pulled groin (claiming he “slipped on a shell” while modeling underwear at a photo shoot in), and that The Crown Jewels would be unable to participate in a tournament setting. He then announced that his partner, Darling Damon, as one half of the NECW Tag Team Champions and therefore automatically considered a ranked contender for the Triple Crown, would be taking Thomas place in the Triple Crown Championship Match. NECW event producer, “Mad Dog” Matt Storm then came out to confirm that Damon would be taking Thomas’ place and that when Thomas was cleared to return to action, he would automatically be considered the number one contender. Storm added that while The Crown Jewels did produce a doctor’s note that said Bad Boy Jason could not participate in a tournament setting, the champions appearance in the tournament is a mandatory title defence and that The Crown Jewels would indeed defend their titles against the winner of the NECW Tag Team Classic at the end of the night – after Damon wrestles Max Bauer.

In the first opening round match of the TAG TEAM CLASSIC, “The Natural” Scott Osborne and “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke defeated the Canadian duo of Stupefied & Twiggy in an action-packed battle that could have gone either way.

In the second opening round match, “The Epic” Mike Bennett and Guy Alexander took the fall over “The Talent” T.J. Richter & Mr. Munroe.

In the third opening round bout, Mikhail Ivanov and Aleksander Chekov, “The Red Devil Fight Team” made their debut defeating Davey Loomis and Alex Payne.

Then, D.C. Dillinger came out to make an announcement, saying that after BIRTHDAY BASH, everyone wonders where he stands. Dillinger calls out “The Manager of Champions” Sean Gorman and tells him he’s fired. Gorman starts to argue with Dillinger. Finally, Dillinger grabs Gorman by the neck, and “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion rushes in through the crowd. Arion viciously attacks Dillinger with the help of Gorman, who produces a set of handcuffs and locks Dillinger’s wrist to the ring ropes. With only one hand to defend himself and little mobility, Arion resumes his attack with a folding chair. Arion and Gorman start to leave when Dillinger defiantly spits at Arion. Arion and Gorman return to the ring and beat down Dillinger some more. Again, they start to leave, but once again Dillinger spits at Arion. Arion then grabs the ring bell from the timekeeper and nails Dillinger with it in the head. Officials manage to free Dillinger, who gamely refuses assistance and limps to the back.

In the final first round tournament match, Ryan Bisbal and Don Vega (with Ivy, waving a Puerto Rican flag) defeat Canada’s 2.0 (Shane Matthews and Jagged) in another exciting bout.

After intermission, the semi final round took place leading off with, “The Natural” Scott Osborne and “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke going to a double count out against “The Epic” Mike Bennett and Guy Alexander. With both teams eliminated from the tournament, the winner of the second semi-final wins the tournament and faces The Crown Jewels for the titles later that night.

Ryan Bisbal and Don Vega (with Ivy) defeat The Red Devil Fight Team to win the 1^st annual NECW Tag Team Classic. Bisbal took a bad fall to the outside during the match, but still managed to pin Ivanov, even while his leg was injured and repeatedly worked on by the Russians.

“The “Enforcer” Max Bauer retained the NECW Triple Crown Championship over “Darling” Damon (with “Bad Boy” Jason).

Pat “The Brat” Piper defeated “Handsome” Johnny (with Sammi Lane) in a Karaoke Battle. Johnny makes the lame excuse that he lost only because he had a cold, so Piper tells Johnny to pick a challenge. Johnny says, “Let’s have a pie-eating contest.” Piper accepts and that will take place next month in Quincy.

The Crown Jewels retained the NECW Tag Team Championship over Ryan Bisbal and Don Vega with Ivy. Vega comes out alone at the start of the match, due to Bisbal’s injury. With Vega getting worn down, Bisbal comes limping out to the ring with Ivy behind. The challengers come back and appear close to taking the victory. At that point, Damon picks up Ivy and starts carrying her offstage, distracting Bisbal. During the resulting commotion, Jason nails Vega from behind and pins him for the victory.

NECW returns to live action Friday, October 23, 2009 in Somerset, MA, and Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Quincy. The Quincy event will be a TV taping.

Photos from the event can be viewed here.

With just hours to go before the 1st Annual NECW TAG TEAM CLASSIC, we have a new edition of NECW TV now online.

We kick things off with words from “The Natural” Scott Osbourne directed at Antonio “The Promise” Thomas.  Osbourne is joined by his manager “The Rock God” Brett Adams and Adam’s new charge, “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke.

Fittingly, our feature match this week is for the NECW Tag Team Championship, as The Crown Jewels defend the titles in a return grudge match against the team of Davey Loomis and Alex Payne.

We’ll hear for the first time from two of the teams in Saturday night’s tournament: the team of 2.0 - Shane Matthews and Jagged and Canadian star Stupefied of the Battle Toads.  Plus words from Antonio Thomas for Max Bauer on his upcoming shot at Bauer’s NECW Triple Crown Championship.

This episode is now available for viewing or download.  Visit NECW.TV to watch the original weekly wrestling TV program produced especially for the Internet - always available free, on demand and worldwide!

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A big new episode of NECW TV is now online and it kicks off with a special Pat’s Pit that took place at BIRTHDAY BASH 9.  Pat “The Brat” Piper calls out Handsome Johnny in a rather unusual challenge. 

In our feature match this week, “The Talent” T.J. Richter takes on “The Upset Kid” Nick Westgate, but not before Richter presents another Bodyslam Challenge, offering $5,000 to anyone who can slam his massive bodyguard, Mr. Munroe.   An unexpected challenger steps up and makes the attempt!

We’ll also hear from the now former NECW Television Champion, “Superstar” Ryan Matthews.  Ryan Bisbal and Ivy talk about the upcoming NECW Tag Team Classic. “The Natural” Scott Osbourne and his manager “The Rock God” Brett Adam have words for Antonio Thomas.  We introduce one of the entrants into the NECW Tag Team Classic in The Red Devil Fight Team from Russia.  Plus post-BIRTHDAY BASH 9 thoughts from “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion.

This episode is now available for viewing or download.  Visit NECW.TV to watch the original weekly wrestling TV program produced especially for the Internet - always available free, on demand and worldwide!

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New England Championship Wrestling returns to live action on Saturday night, September 19th at the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA with a 7 PM bell time with the 1st Annual NECW TAG TEAM CLASSIC.

The 1st Annual NECW TAG TEAM CLASSIC is a one night, eight team single elimination tournament. The first team signed for this tournament is the NECW Tag Team Champions, The Crown Jewels and the titles will be on the line for every match they participate in throughout the tournament.

Other teams signed include: Puerto Rican stars, Ryan Bisbal & Don Vega, “The Talent” TJ Richter & Mr. Munroe, Canadian teams, Battle Toads (Bash Bison & Stupefied) and 2.0 (Shane Matthews & Jagged), Guy Alexander and “The Epic” Mike Bennett and the debuting team from Moscow, Russia, The Red Devil Fight Team and more.

In addition to the tournament, NECW Triple Crown Champion, “The Enforcer” Max Bauer puts the title on the line against 2009 IRON 8 Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas. Bauer lives up to his pledge to give “The Promise” a shot at the title. Two of the greatest stars in NECW who share great respect for each other collide in a one-on-one match up with the gold on the line!

All this, plus Pat “The Brat” Piper, Handsome Johnny with Sammi Lane, an announcement by D.C. Dillinger, a special bonus showcase match and more.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. VIP Front Row tickets are $20.00 each. Kids under 12 are $9.00, available at the door.

Tickets can also be purchased at KC’s Sports Cards, 33 Temple Street, Quincy, MA or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

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NECW officials received word last week that Tomasso Ciampa, who had been previously announced as a competitor in NECW’s 6th Annual IRON 8 Championship Tournament taking place on Saturday night, May 30 at the Nationla Guard Armory in Quincy, MA, has had to withdraw from the tournament due to an injury that will require knee surgery.

NECW President, Sheldon Goldberg released a statement saying, “Tomasso Ciampa will be missed in this year’s tournament.  We here at NECW wish him a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing Tomasso in action here in NECW at a future date.”

The NECW Championship Committee will be announcing a replacement for Ciampa on Monday, May 18.

New England Championship Wrestling returns to the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA on Saturday night, May 30 with a 7 PM bell time for the 6th Annual IRON 8 Championship.

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.

The eight men announced for this year’s IRON 8 are: former WWE Tag Team Champion and Spirit Squad member, Kenny Doane, “The Heat” Kris Pyro, former 2 time NECW Heavyweight Champion and the longest reigning champion in NECW history, Maverick Wild, former NECW Heavyweight Champion, Slyck Wagner Brown, former WWE star and a former NECW Tag Team Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas, former 2 time NECW Television Champion, “The Real Deal” Brandone Locke, “The Natural” Scott Osbourne and Davey Loomis.

In addition, former 8 time World Champion, WWE and WCW Hall of Famer, Harley Race will be on hand to present the tournament winner with the IRON 8 Trophy. Harley Race will be signing autographs in the Armory at a special 5 PM autograph session. The autograph session is a separate ticket available below or in combination with a VIP Front Row ticket.  The autograph ticket includes one personally autographed 8 by 10 photo.  You may bring one additional item for Mr. Race to sign, any items over that will be charged at $5 each.  Mr. Race will be available for Polaroid photos during intermission of the IRON 8 event.

In addition to the tournament, there will be a special mixed tag team grudge match pitting NECW Triple Crown Champion, “The Enforcer” Max Bauer and Alexxis Nevaeh against “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion and Mistress Belmont, managed by Sean Gorman.

First round match-ups in this years IRON 8 have been released by NECW officials.   The first round will see:

“The Real Deal” Brandon Locke vs. “The Heat” Kris Pyro
Maverick Wild vs. Davey Loomis
Antonio “The Promise” Thomas vs. “The Natural” Scott Osbourne
Kenny Doane vs. Slyck Wagner Brown

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New England Championship Wrestling is proud to announce that former 8 time World Heavyweight Champion, WWE & WCW Hall of Famer, Harley Race will be a special guest at NECW’s 6th Annual IRON 8 Championship, taking place Saturday night, May 30th at the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA.

Race will present the trophy to the winner of the 6th Annual IRON 8 Tournament and will be available at a special autograph session at the Armory beginning at 5 PM the day of the event.

The autograph session will be a separate admission that can be purchased alone or in combination with a VIP Front Row Ticket.

Tickets for the autograph session and the VIP/Autograph package are on sale now under EVENTS or by calling 1-800-838-3006.