This week’s NECW TV is a must-see episode, beginning with the closing moments of NECW’s 6th Annual IRON 8 Championship Final. We’ll show you the dramatic ending of the 45 minute iron man match, the presentation of the IRON 8 Trophy to this year’s winner by the legendary Harley Race and the shocker that took place afterward.

One of this year’s IRON 8 competitors is seen in action this week, as Davey Loomis does battle with the “newcomer” Isis Ephex.

We’ll also have an update from Joe Matterazzo and NECW Triple Crown Champion, “The Enforcer” Max Bauer in the aftermath of last week’s incident involving those two individuals and “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion.

We’ll have words from the NECW Tag Team Champions, The Crown Jewels, “The Talent” T.J. Richter, Sean Gorman and Mistress Belmont and the NECW Television Champion, “Superstar” Ryan Matthews.

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NECW officials have announced the first round matchups for Saturday night’s (May 30) 6th Annual IRON 8 Championship, taking place at the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA.

Former 2 time NECW Television Champion, “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke will face up and coming star “The Heat” Kris Pyro.

Former 2 time NECW Heavyweight Champion, Maverick Wild will battle rookie star, Davey Loomis.

Former WWE star and former NECW Tag Team Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas will take on “The Natural” Scott Osbourne.

And finally, former WWE star and WWE Tag Team Champion, Kenny Doane collides with fromer NECW Heavyweight Champion, Slyck Wagner Brown.

In addition, between the first and final rounds of the IRON 8, there will be a special mixed tag team grudge match, as NECW Triple Crown Champion, “The Enforcer” Max Bauer teams with Alexxis Nevaeh to square off against “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion and Mistress Belmont, managed by Sean Gorman.

Special guest, 8 time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, WWE & WCW Hall of Famer, Harley Race, will present the trophy to the winner of this year’s IRON 8.

A special autograph session with Harley Race takes place at the Armory at 5 PM. IRON 8 bell time is 7 PM.

Tickets are on sale here on the web site or call toll free, 1-800-838-3006.

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.