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| Acronym | NECW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Style | American Wrestling |
| Headquarters | Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States |
| Founder(s) | Sheldon Goldberg |
| Owner(s) | Allied Sports & Entertainment, Inc. (2000-2010) |
| Parent | United Wrestling Network |
| Sister | World Women's Wrestling |
| Website | Official Website |
New England Championship Wrestling (NECW) is a dormant independent professional wrestling promotion based in the Northeastern United States that promoted events from 2000, owned and operated by Sheldon Goldberg. Its roster included independent wrestlers Antonio "The Promise" Thomas, Slyk Wagner Brown and Rick Fuller. Its women's division, World Women's Wrestling, included Ariel, Sumie Sakai, Alere Little Feather, Riptide, Nikki Roxx, Lexxus, April Hunter, Malia Hosaka and Mercedes Martinez. The promotion has not held events since 2019, though it still posts a periodic podcast.
World Wrestling Entertainment wrestlers Kofi Kingston, John Cena, Kenny Dykstra, Sasha Banks and R. J. Brewer also competed in the promotion during their early careers. Former WWE announcer and current Ring of Honor announcer Kevin Kelly worked as a booker for the promotion. Former state senator and current mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts, Robert Hedlund, served as NECW Commissioner in 2000-2001.