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Explosive Pro Wrestling

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Explosive Pro Wrestling also known as EPW is an Australian independent professional wrestling promotion founded in 2001 in Perth, Western Australia.[1][2]

Explosive Pro Wrestling
AcronymEPW
Founded2001
StyleProfessional wrestling
Lucha libre
Strong style
Sports entertainment
HeadquartersPerth, Western Australia, Australia
FormerlyExplosive Coastal Wrestling
Websiteepwperth.com

History

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EPW hosts monthly shows at multiple locations in Perth including Willetton Basketball Stadium, The Point in Merriwa, Western Australia and Cannington Showgrounds & Exhibition Centre [citation needed]

Previously, shows were held at Bassendean's Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre.[3] The promotion focuses on a balance between action, tension, and comedy.[4] The company runs shows in venues of all sizes in their area,[3] and has held annual charity fundraisers.[5]

EPW's School of Pro Wrestling is the Professional Wrestling school, based in north of Perth is directly associated with Explosive Pro Wrestling. The EPW School of Pro Wrestling is led by Head Coach Davis Storm. Other coaches include Damian Slater, Marcius Pitt, Del Cano, James Hartness, Tyler Jacobs, Michael Morleone, Felix Young, Zenith & Chris Target.[6]

Explosive Pro Wrestling had a television series on Access 31 called EPW Monday Night Wrestling from 2008–2010.[7]

As of August 2014, Global Force Wrestling announced working agreements with Explosive Pro Wrestling.[8][9][10]

2016 saw EPW start up its Vimeo channel, From the Vault, which now contains over 100 shows going back to 2003.[11] EPW action can also be viewed worldwide on platforms such as Demand Progress,[12] Highspots Wrestling Network,[13] and Powerslam TV.[14]

In April 2018, Progress Wrestling co-promoted a show with Australian independent professional wrestling promotion's Explosive Pro Wrestling, Melbourne City Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Australia.[citation needed]

Championships and accomplishments

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Current champions

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Championship Current champion(s) Date won Previous champion(s) Days held Status Reference
EPW Championship Marcius Pitt 7 September 2024 Jesse Lambert 56+ Active [15][16][17]
EPW Tag Team Championship Australian Takeover (Julian Ward & Kaz Jordan) 10 August 2024 DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone & Stella Nyx) 85+ Active [18][19][20]
EPW Coastal Championship Rogan Karguis 10 August 2024 Bruno Nitro 85+ Active [21]
EPW Pride Championship Jordan Bishop 2 November 2024 Felix Young 1+ Active [22]

Inactive championships

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Championship Final champion(s) Date won Previous champion(s) Status Reference
EPW Hardcore Championship Lukey Bolland 29 November 2014 Michael Morleone Inactive [23][24][25]
EPW Unofficial Women's Championship Amity Row 28 May 2016 Michelle K. Hasluck Inactive [26]
EPW Rising Star Cup Championship Harry 1 June 2024 Vacant Inactive

Accomplishments

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Accomplishment Winner Date Won Previous Winner Notes Reference
Invitational Tournament Alex Kingston 16 December 2023 Michael Morleone Defeated James Hartness, Robby Heart & Solomun Blackwell in the finals [27]
Ticket To Madness Rumble Jesse Lambert 23 February 2024 Taylor King Last eliminated Ricky South [28]
Rising Star Cup Harry 1 June 2024 Tipene Defeated Mr. Thompson in the final [29]

Roster

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Accurate as of 22/10/2024[30]

Current Roster

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  • Aaron Hawk
  • Alex Kingston
  • Axxton
  • Blake Walker
  • Bruno Nitro
  • Buster Rust
  • Chadwick Jackson
  • Chris J. Lazareth
  • Chris Target
  • Damian Slater
  • Dan Moore
  • Davis Storm
  • Del Cano
  • Dex Van Diemen
  • Dustin Connors
  • Edith Night
  • Elijah Henry
  • Eris Mariner
  • Faizal Ali
  • Felix Young
  • Gavin McGavin
  • The Great George
  • Harli Hyde
  • Harry
  • James Hartness
  • Jay Kendrick
  • Jay Taylor
  • Jesse Lambert
  • Jordan Bishop
  • Julian Ward
  • Kaz Jordan
  • King Shahil
  • Kraig Cratos
  • Krypto Knight
  • Layla Divine
  • Lucas Fantasia
  • Manu Kaitoa
  • Marcius Pitt
  • Michael Morleone
  • Mr. Thompson
  • Noah Greene
  • Riley Parker
  • Robby Heart
  • Rogan Karguis
  • Ryan Rivers
  • Solomun Blackwell
  • Stella Nyx
  • Steven Norshay
  • Taylor King
  • Twitch
  • Tyler Jacobs
  • Zenith

Tag Teams & Stables

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  • 2 And A Half Wrestlers (Bobby Marshall, Dan Moore & Jesse Lambert)
  • Australian Takeover (Julian Ward & Kaz Jordan)
  • Blake Walker & Del Cano
  • The Cretins (Buster Rust & King Shahil)
  • Dos Eetswa (Chadwick Jackson, Steven Norshay & Twitch)
  • DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone & Stella Nyx)
  • The House Of Free Spirits (Faizal Ali, The Great George, Harry & Hayden Zenith)
  • The Locker Room Leadership Program (Jay Taylor, Mr. Thompson & Rogan Karguis)
  • The Untouchables (Damian Slater & Marcius Pitt)|}

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". Wrestlingdata.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Explosive Professional Wrestling (EPW PERTH) Events". Allevents.in. Archived from the original on 19 November 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  3. ^ a b Decorsey, Nate (27 April 2012). "Perth's men in tights find a home at Explosive Pro Wrestling". Perth Now. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  4. ^ Silver, Cassie (21 January 2014). "Wrestling". 7Perth. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Explosive Pro Wrestling – Telethon Bash". EnjoyPerth.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Training". Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  7. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "EPW Monday Night Wrestling: TV Tapings « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  8. ^ "GFW Locates New Partners 'Down Under'". Global Force Wrestling. 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  9. ^ "Global Force Wrestling Partners With Promotions In Australia And New Zealand". Whatculture.com. 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  10. ^ "Press Release: Global Force Wrestling Announces New Partnership". Wrestlezone.com. 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  11. ^ Wrestling, Explosive Pro (6 June 2016). "Watch EPW's From The Vault Online - Vimeo On Demand". Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2018 – via Vimeo.
  12. ^ "Explosive Pro Wrestling Videos". Demand Progress.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Explosive Professional Wrestling Videos". Highspots Wrestling Network.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "Powerslam TV - The World's Best Pro Wrestling Channel! - Watch Online Videos Free for 7 days". Powerslam TV. Archived from the original on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  15. ^ "EPW Heavyweight Title (Perth, WA)". Wrestling-titles.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  16. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". Wrestlingdata.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  17. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "EPW Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Archived from the original on 14 February 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  18. ^ "EPW Tag Team Title (Perth, WA)". Wrestling-titles.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  19. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". Wrestlingdata.com. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  20. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "EPW Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Archived from the original on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  21. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "EPW Coastal Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  22. ^ "EPW Pride Title History". Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  23. ^ "Explosive Pro Wrestling (Perth, WA)". Wrestling-Titles.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  24. ^ "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". www.wrestlingdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  25. ^ "EPW Hardcore Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  26. ^ "EPW Evolution 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  27. ^ "Michael Morleone Tournament Win". Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  28. ^ "Taylor King Ticket To Madness Rumble Win". Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  29. ^ "Showcase #7: Top Of The Class Results".
  30. ^ "EPW Roster 2023". Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
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