New England Championship Wrestling

New England Championship Wrestling
AcronymNECW
Founded2000
Defunct2019
StyleAmerican Wrestling
HeadquartersJamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States
FounderSheldon Goldberg
Owner(s)Allied Sports & Entertainment, Inc. (2000–2010)
ParentUnited Wrestling Network
SisterWorld Women's Wrestling
Websitewww.necw.tv

New England Championship Wrestling (NECW) is a defunct independent professional wrestling promotion based in the Northeastern United States that promoted events from 2000 to 2019, 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.

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.