[The Big Shill]

New England Championship Wrestling proudly presents one of its biggest events of the year, the 5th Annual IRON 8 Championship Tournament, Saturday night, May 31 at the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA. Bell time is 7:00 PM.

The IRON 8 is the most unique tournament in pro wrestling. Described as "the ultimate test of skill, stamina and strategy," it presents eight great athletes with an unusual challenge. It begins with the 8 selected wrestlers competing in an opening round consisting of four singles matches. The winners then face each other in a 4 way, 45 minute iron man match. Whoever scores the most pinfalls or submissions in 45 minutes wins the match and is that year's IRON 8 Champion. It is an athletic test unlike any other, and the victor truly proves he is an iron man.

The 8 participants are:

"Die Hard" Eddie Edwards, who won the last two tournaments, was automatically entered and declared the first seed.

Gran Akuma, representing Chikara Pro Wrestling

"The Japanese Nightmare" Kahagus currently based in Florida

Last year's finalist, and former NECW Television Champion, "The Real Deal" Brandon Locke

Team Cairo member, Scott Osbourne

Former NECW Tag Team Champion, former WWE star and current top contender for the NECW Triple Crown Championship, Antonio "The Promise" Thomas

Former NECW Television Champion and 3 time former NECW Tag Team Champion, "The Exotic" Kristian Frost

Former ECW star, a former TNA star and a man who has worked for just about every major American promotion at some point in his career, Julio Dinero

In the coming weeks, we will be posting updated profiles on all of the IRON 8 contestants, as well as one additional match.

Tickets for the 5th Annual IRON 8 Championship are now on sale at all FYE locations and at K.C.'s Sportscards, 33 Temple Street in Quincy Center, and are available online at www.NECWwrestling.com

[FlairFanatic]

Julio Dinero, VERY cool!

I will most likely be there!

[Tauron Nox]

That's a solid group of participants. There's one particular match up that I hope happens, but I guess we'll have to wait and see what the pairings are.

[GrayGhost]

Interesting lineup indeed. I most likely will be there. Time shall tell.

[SubliminalChaos]

FlairFanatic wrote:

Julio Dinero, VERY cool! I will most likely be there!

dinero is a bum! thats why no one uses him anymore

[FlairFanatic]

SubliminalChaos wrote:

FlairFanatic wrote: Julio Dinero, VERY cool! I will most likely be there! dinero is a bum! thats why no one uses him anymore

You shouldnt be talking about him like that stevie.

[The Big Shill]

SubliminalChaos wrote:

dinero is a bum! thats why no one uses him anymore

He just worked for WWE last week.

[bulldogwrestler25]

U know what, stevie, he worked so hard for the any big wrestling compines, He's not bum. Just respect him what he had done in TNA, WWE, and whatever. dont being hurt him. He's good in the show.

[Rachel5831]

i saw julio dinero for the first time at NEW on Saturday, and was pretty impressed. He's got great heel "charisma" and he's a good worker too.

i'll look forward to seeing him in the Iron 8.

[bulldogwrestler25]

I agree with u Rachel, He did great job!

[FlairFanatic]

Sheldon: Will Miss Michelle be there with him?

[enforcer]

Is he still doing the pseudo goth gimmick like he was doing in TNA as Raven's flunkie?

[FlairFanatic]

enforcer wrote:

Is he still doing the pseudo goth gimmick like he was doing in TNA as Raven's flunkie?

Its, weird. Sometimes, he wears the black vinyl shorts with all the D rings on it, but, he will pretend he is a rocker and play air guitar.

Other times, he does this "money" gimmick, where, hes all about the money, and wears trunks with money signs on them.

So, i really dont know what either gimmick really is. Miss Michelle is a added bonus.

[enforcer]

FlairFanatic wrote:

Other times, he does this "money" gimmick, where, hes all about the money, and wears trunks with money signs on them.

That was his ECW gimmick.

[maddogms]

I am quite excited for this year's Iron 8 event. I sincerely think it is one of, if not THE, most talented field of contenders in the 5-year history of the event. I am proud to have been very involved in the selection process for this year and have high expectations for the event as a result of this amazing talent pool.

Quick footnote about Julio Dinero. He was the first "non-New England Indy Talent" I ever really worked back in my first years in the business. It was in early 1996 (I believe) in Southern CT for Ed Zohn's IPW. Dinero was working then as Julio Sanchez and Sheik Ali Amin. In the guise of Amin, Julio did his best with the match... despite me being the drizzlings... LOL.

[superstarml]

Ok, I haven't been reading this thread, and only did because I saw MaddogMS was the last post...I like to read what Mad Dog has to say.

Anyhow, seeing as how Dinero is going to be there...I might just have to find a way to get down to the Iron 8 this year.

Julio worked for the now defunct Maine Event Wrestling a few years back and had some great matches. Not to mention his ECW and TNA work.
I feel he is a great addition to the tournament.

[MikeJas]

I was actually hoping for DC to get in, as a DC/Edwards confrontation is long over due.

[maddogms]

DC was not given consideration as he was still serving his suspension when the field of 8 was decided. Sheldon heavily lobbied against him being "rewarded" for his behavior of late with an invitation to this prestigious event.

[MikeJas]

maddogms wrote:

DC was not given consideration as he was still serving his suspension when the field of 8 was decided. Sheldon heavily lobbied against him being "rewarded" for his behavior of late with an invitation to this prestigious event.

uh huh

[jd]

Chris Venom should be in the Iron 8. Scott Osbourne cheated to get his spot.

[GrayGhost]

They say Variety is the spice of life, or some such nonsense. What I like bout the Iron 8 is the different talents, not just the "obvious" ones u may expect.

That said tho, Im going to predict that one of the regular New England talents, Antonio Thomas, will win. That said, I look forward to the Brackets, and hope to make the tournament to see some friends, have a good night and Wish Mr Jas a slightly early Happy Birthday.

[Adam]

maddogms wrote:

I am quite excited for this year's Iron 8 event. I sincerely think it is one of, if not THE, most talented field of contenders in the 5-year history of the event. I am proud to have been very involved in the selection process for this year and have high expectations for the event as a result of this amazing talent pool. Quick footnote about Julio Dinero. He was the first "non-New England Indy Talent" I ever really worked back in my first years in the business. It was in early 1996 (I believe) in Southern CT for Ed Zohn's IPW. Dinero was working then as Julio Sanchez and Sheik Ali Amin. In the guise of Amin, Julio did his best with the match... despite me being the drizzlings... LOL.

LOL I was at that show! That was the 1st time I ever saw Julio iirc.

[ridave]

In all honestly I can not make a prediction on who is going to win. Should be a fun show.