A history-making edition of New England Championship Wrestling, as aired on WMFP TV Boston is now online and available for viewing.

We begin by taking you to unique match up as two former best friends go head to head. Former NECW Heavyweight Champion, Slyck Wagner Brown collides with Beau Douglas and when the bell rings, friendship ends and business begins.

From there, it’s the final match in the 4 man tournament to crown a new NECW Television Champion as “Juicy” Justin Corino battles Johnny Thunder. The title, which has been vacant for just over two years, will end up around the waist of one of these two men!

The debut event entitled “WAR ON THE NOTHR SHORE” will feature 3 championship matches.

NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas, who is a former WWE star, will defend his title and has signed an open contract.  “I will proudly defend my title in Beverly against any qualified contender and look forward to seeing all the fans in the North Shore area who have been supporting us,” said Thomas.

The NECW Tag Team Champions, “Superstar” Scotty Slade & “The Shure Thing” Mark Shurman have been ordered to defend their titles once again against top contenders Mike Webb & Nick Farenheight, this time in a “Texas Tornado Tag Team Match.”  In this match there are no count outs or disqualifications and all men can be in the ring at the same time.  In addition to an NECW referee, former ECW Official and Peabody native, “The Extreme Enforcer” Paul Richard, will be a special enforcer at ringside for this match.

In addition, NECW Television Champion, Johnny Thunder puts his title on the line against “Sensational” Scott Levesque.

In a special World Women’s Wrestling Feature Match, Kasey Ray takes on Nikki Valentine.

There will be two more matches to be announced and matches presented on this night will be taped for television.

Tickets for New England Championship Wrestling’s WAR ON THE NORTH SHORE are $12 in advance, $15 at the door for adults and $10 for kids under 12.  Advance tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or charged by phone at 1-800-838-3006.

The event features a big tag team grudge match in the main event as NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas, who is a former WWE star, teams with former champion Slyck Wagner Brown to take on the brash Canadian star Jeremy Prophet and a mystery partner.

Two title matches are also on tap.  World Women’s Wrestling Champion, Alexxis Neveah takes on former champion and arch rival Mistress Belmont.  Plus, Johnny Thunder will defend his newly won NECW Television Championship and more to be announced.

Matches presented on this night will be taped for television.

Tickets for New England Championship Wrestling’s FRIDAY FIGHT NIGHT are $12 in advance, $15 at the door for adults and $10 for kids under 12.  Advance tickets can be purchased online by clicking here or charged by phone at 1-800-838-3006.

Hosts Sheldon Goldberg & Kevin Castro talk about recent NECW events & TV, as well as answering questions sent in by fans.  Lots of topics are covered, so listen in!

To listen to the podcast, click here:  http://www.necw.tv/shootinrange/SR-6.mp3

A huge week of New England Championship Wrestling as aired on WMFP TV is now available for viewing online.

On this edition it’s the semi-final matches in a special 4 man tournament to crown a new NECW Television Champion.

First, “Juicy” Justin Corino squares off against tag team specialist Nick Farenheight in an action-packed battle.

From there, it’s the return of “Sensational” Scott Levesque after a 2+ year absence, as goes up against fan favorite, Johnny Thunder.

Another packed half hour of NECW action!

A “Giant” edition of New England Championship Wrestling on WMFP TV is now online and available for viewing.

This week, it’s a 6 man tag team war, as NECW Tag Team Champions, “Superstar” Scotty Slade & ‘The Shure Thing” Mark Shurman team with the dreaded monster Apocalypse to take on top tag team contenders Mikey Webb & Nick Farenheight, along with their partner, the 7 foot tall, Giant Pharaoh!

It’s a king sized half hour of action you won’t want to miss!

by Al Basler

False Prophet

Since the day that Jeremy Prophet first stepped into a New England Championship Wrestling ring, he has been stunning crowds with his hybrid of aerial and martial arts offense. Last Friday night, he stunned the crowd on hand in Randolph at Friday Fight Night with his unsportsmanlike conduct.

In the main event of last Friday’s event, Prophet locked up with former NECW Heavyweight Champion, Slyck Wagner Brown, in a return match from their time-limit draw back in February at SNOWBRAWLl. This time, the time limit was increased to 30 minutes. This time, there was more than just professional pride on the line. It was determined that the winner of this match would receive the next chance at NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas.

Both men battled feverishly to prove who was the better wrestler, and to earn that coveted championship opportunity. The action spilled all over the Knights of Columbus, and the referee gave both men a great about of leeway to avoid a double countout. As the match wore on, it was clear how badly both combatants wanted this match. Time after time, both men had moments where it seemed as if they had victory in their grasp. In the end, and in a reversal or roles, Brown had Prophet locked in a submission hold when the bell rang. Once again, the time limit had expired.

Once the official announcement was made, Brown lobbied, like their previous encounter, for five more minutes. This time around, however, Prophet declined. He announced that Brown had proven that he can’t defeat him and that the former champion didn’t deserve five more minutes. The crowd, disappointed with this uncharacteristic behavior from Prophet, voiced their displeasure.

It seems odd on the surface that Prophet would turn down a chance to continue the match and grab a chance to face the NECW Heavyweight Champion. From where I stand, it seems to me that we saw something from Jeremy Prophet that we have yet to see: doubt. Aside from his athleticism, the one thing that had been patently obvious about Prophet is his self-confidence. I call that into question now after Friday night. I believe that Prophet declined to continue the match because he knew Slyck Wagner Brown had him beat and he wasn’t sure he could defeat Brown on this night. So, he gambled that a draw might grant him another chance to earn a title shot on a different night.

This night, however, wasn’t over yet. Brown and Prophet got into a shoving match and NECW referees Chris Bartolo and Barbara Mahoney, along with my broadcast colleague, Kevin Castro, attempted to separate them and restore order. Prophet took the opportunity to sucker punch Brown, who responded by tossing Bartolo aside and striking Castro. Then, Prophet punched Mahoney, a reprehensible act. Prophet wasn’t just showing his true colors, he was pouring them out by the bucket.

At this point, Antonio Thomas, who had been sitting at ringside for the match, intervened. He got between both men and seemed to diffuse the situation. As he turned to talk to Brown, Prophet blindsided the champion and bailed. He talked about how he was the future of wrestling and that the “old timers”, referring to Brown and Thomas needed to step aside. Thomas fired back and challenged Prophet to find a tag team partner to face he and Brown in a match. It’s clear that the fireworks between these sides has just begun.

In the span of about five minutes, Jeremy Prophet erased about 8 months of goodwill he had amassed with the fans of NECW. We knew that Prophet was brash. We knew he felt he belonged at the top of the mountain in NECW. We thought he was on the level as a competitor, and as a man. It’s clear, we were wrong about that last part.

Another action-packed week of New England Championship Wrestling on WMFP TV is now available online.

This week, we return to Abington, MA with more action from NECW’s BOUTS FOR THE SCOUTS. You’ll see World Women’s Wrestling Champion, Alexxis Neveah take on Nikki Valentine in a special return match with the title on the line.

From there, Johnny Thunder sees action, taking on the debuting veteran Mike McCarthy.

Plus, as we get ready for Friday night’s big event in Randolph, we’ll have words from “Juicy” Justin Corino, former NECW Heavyweight Champion, Slyck Wagner Brown and more.

Friday Fight Night Breakdown

This Friday night, New England Championship Wrestling returns to Randolph for FRIDAY FIGHT NIGHT. The line-up features some big rematches and a one-night tournament to determine a new NECW Television Champion. Let’s take a look at each match and get ready for this jam-packed night of NECW action.

Slyck Wagner Brown vs. Jeremy Prophet

In a rematch from February’s Snowbrawl event, which saw no winner crowned, Slyck Wagner Brown will take on Jeremy Prophet. Three months ago when these two locked up, they battled for 15 minutes with neither man scoring a victory. After the bell rang, signaling the end of the time limit, both Brown and Prophet asked for 5 more minutes, which was granted to them. Neither man earned a fall in the additional five minutes and the match ended in a draw.

On a night that was headlined by the crowning of a new NECW Heavyweight Champion, most fans felt that Brown and Prophet stole the show. Due to this, it was determined that this match would be featured on NECW’s debut on Plum TV. If you haven’t seen this match yet, head on over to the NECW YouTube channel and watch it right now.

Since SNOWBRAWL, Jeremy Prophet received a shot at the NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas. This decision did not sit well with Wagner Brown, a former NECW Heavyweight Champion. Prophet was unsuccessful is bid for the NECW’s top prize, and now must turn his attention to settling this score with Brown. At BOUTS FOR THE SCOUTS, Brown picked up an impressive victory over Beau Douglas. From this standpoint, it seems that Wagner may have the momentum heading into this return match.

Clearly, these two are fairly evenly matched. They have very different styles, but they should be well acquainted with each other after their last encounter. This time around, the match has been scheduled with a 30 minute time limit to help ensure a victor is decided. Both men will be looking to prove to the other that they are the better man, and to the NECW officials that they should get the next shot at Antonio Thomas.

Speaking of Thomas, while he is not scheduled to compete this Friday night, I have been informed that he will be attendance in Randolph. From what I understand, he has taken a particular interest in this match between Wagner Brown and Jeremy Prophet. I’m sure Thomas expects that whoever comes out of this match victorious will be knocking at his door very soon.

Mistress Belmont vs. Kasey Ray

At MARCH BADNESS, these two women hooked up in another match that didn’t have a clear cut outcome. Kasey Ray, making her NECW in-ring debut, took the fight to the crazed Mistress Belmont and gave her everything that she could handle. There were several times where it looked like Kasey had Belmont on the ropes. During the match, like we have seen several times now over the last few months, a gift-wrapped package was delivered to ringside during a World Women’s Wrestling feature match. Each time, the package has contained a weapon, intended for the use of either Mistress Belmont or Nikki Valentine. This was one of the occasions, with the package holding brass knuckles. Belmont attempted to use the object on Kasey, but was stopped by the referee, and promptly disqualified.

This Friday night, both women are going to be looking for a measure of revenge. Mistress Belmont will obviously be looking to avenge her loss in March. Kasey Ray will be gunning to avenge Belmont stealing her chance to score a definitive victory in her debut match, as well as Belmont’s attempt to do some serious damage with the brass knuckles. Like the other rematch on the card, you have two very different styles in action here. Belmont’s straight forward, hard-hitting offense will clash with Kasey’s quick, highly athletic technique.

The one thing that will surely be different in this match is that there will be no mysterious presents involved. NECW officials have decreed that no more packages may be delivered to ringside. The only question I have is whether or not Nikki Valentine, who told me in no uncertain terms that it wasn’t my business when I asked her if she was working with Mistress Belmont, or whoever is sending these presents will involve themselves this Friday.

NECW Television Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Nick Farenheight vs. “Juicy” Justin Corino

Since his debut in NECW, Nick Farenheight has been almost exclusively a tag team competitor. Currently, he and partner Mike Webb are giving the current NECW Tag Team Champions, “Superstar” Scotty Slade and “The Shure Thing” Mark Shurman a serious run for their money. Friday night, however, Farenheight turns his attention to singles competition as he tries to capture the NECW Televsion Championship. The first obstacle standing in his way is “Juicy” Justin Corino.

Corino made his NECW debut at BOUTS FOR THE SCOUTS in a losing effort against Dalton Castle. As I wrote last week, Corino attacked Castle after the match, frustrated with his debut loss. What we’ve learned in short order about Justin Corino is that he has a very short fuse. He’s also supremely confident in his abilities, and despite the loss, the officials of NECW are too.

On one hand, you may have to give the advantage in this one to Corino, if for no other reason than Farenheight has been so focused on competing in a tag team over the last couple of years. However, if there’s one thing that we’ve learned about Nick Farenheight it’s that you should never count him out of any situation. This has potential to be a surprise match of the night candidate.

NECW Television Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Mike McCarthy vs. Johnny Thunder

The second semi-final match features another return match, this one from Bouts For the Scouts. After his defeat at the hands of Johnny Thunder, which will air this Thursday night on NECW, Mike McCarthy immediately requested a rematch. McCarthy, formerly known by the name of Tommy Knoxville, has been a veteran of the ring wars around New England for over 13 years. In addition, McCarthy is also a member of the punk band, For The Worse. Now, he has set his sights on NECW, and particularly, the NECW Television Championship.

Johnny Thunder, the self-professed “collector of belts”, has a chance on Friday to add another one to his mantle. Since falling short in his quest for the NECW Heavyweight Championship at Snowbrawl, Thunder has reinvented himself to a degree and turned his dubious reputation around. Along the way, he has earned victories over Beau Douglas and McCarthy. Thunder is probably the wrestler with the most momentum heading into this tournament.

When looking at a Johnny Thunder match, it’s usually obvious to give the experience edge to Thunder. However, Mike McCarthy is one of the few men on the NECW roster who can match Thunder in veteran status. It’s hard to overlook the roll that Johnny Thunder is on coming into Friday night. But you also have to note McCarthy adamantly wanting a rematch. Whether it’s merely pride coming into play, or he noticed something about their previous match, you can be sure that McCarthy has a plan and will look to execute it on Friday.

NECW Television Championship Tournament Finals

With NECW’s return to television, it was obviously time to bring back the NECW Television Championship. The announcement resonated within the NECW locker room and many wrestler were clamoring to have a chance to become the new champion. The NECW officials chose an interesting field of four men to compete at FRIDAY FIGHT NIGHT to crown the new champion. I’m not a betting man, so you won’t see me making any bold predictions on which two men will advance to the finals. You can make a case, as I think I have above, for any of the four walking out as the new NECW Television Champion. Randolph is quickly becoming the town where champions are crowned, as the current NECW Heavyweight and Tag Team Champions secured their gold at the Knights of Columbus. This Friday night, we can add the new NECW Television Champion to that list.

A jam packed week of New England Championship Wrestling is now available online!

This week, we take you to Abington, MA for action from NECW’s BOUTS FOR THE SCOUTS. You’ll see the return of “The Party Peacock” Dalton Castle as he takes on the debuting “Juicy” Justin Corino.

From there, we have a special look at the NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio “The Promise” Thomas. We’ll review his entire career in NECW from his debut match to winning the NECW Tag Team Champion, to winning the 2009 IRON 8 Championship to capturing the NECW Heavyweight Championship. We’ll have words from the champion on his outlook for the future.

Our feature match is a Boston Street Fight between “The Boston Bad Boy” Jason Rumble and Elia Markopoulos. If Jason loses he must leave NECW forever. If Elia loses, The Crown Jewels are no more! Anything goes and falls count anywhere in the building!