NECW kicks off 2008 with a return to live action on Saturday night, January 19, 2008 at the National Guard Armory, 70 Victory Road in Dorchester, MA for WINTER WONDERSLAM. Bell time is 7:00 PM.The card has been updated with more great matches for this “can’t miss” event!
The main event will see the newly crowned NECW Triple Crown Champion, Big Rick Fuller, managed by Brian Cairo, making his first title defense against former Triple Crown Champion, “The Human Nightmare” Evan Siks. Last February, it was Fuller who turned on his long time friend, Siks costing him the Triple Crown. 11 months later, the roles are now reversed and it is Siks looking to put an early end to reign of Big Rick Fuller.
Also signed for WINTER WONDERSLAM, a huge tag team grudge match, as D.C. Dillinger and “Die Hard” Eddie Edwards, former 4 time NECW Tag Team Champions as Sabotage, managed by Sean Gorman, battle former NECW Heavyweight Champion, “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion and “The Infamous” Bobby Fish. This will be the first time Fish has faced Edwards in a sanctioned match since breaking his ankle in last summer’s IRON 8 Championship.
In addition, a World Women’s Wrestling Championship match has been signed! Lexxus will defend her coveted red belt against former PWF Mayhen Women’s Champion, “The Portuguese Princess” Ariel. This is one of the biggest challenges Lexxus has faced to date and Ariel has made it known that she is going all out to capture that championship!
Also in Dorchester, the NECW debut of “Pat’s Pit” with Pat “The Brat” Piper.
In a special challenge match, Scott Osbourne takes on a returning favorite in “Sweet” Scott Ashworth.
Antonio “The Promise” Thomas battles “Wild Boy” Billy King.
Plus Jason Blade and Nick Steel will be appearing.
Tickets are on sale now at the Armory, all FYE locations and online at www.NECWwrestling.com.