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Acronym | EPW |
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Founded | 2001 |
Style | Professional wrestling Lucha libre Strong style Sports entertainment |
Headquarters | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Formerly | Explosive Coastal Wrestling |
Website | epwperth |
Explosive Pro Wrestling also known as EPW is an Australian independent professional wrestling promotion founded in 2001 in Perth, Western Australia. [1] [2]
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 ]
Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Previous champion(s) | Days held | Reference |
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EPW Championship | Marcius Pitt | 8 September 2024 | Jesse Lambert | 169+ | [15] [16] [17] |
EPW Tag Team Championship | Australian Takeover (Julian Ward and Kaz Jordan) | 10 August 2024 | DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone, and Stella Nyx) | 197+ | [18] [19] [20] |
EPW Coastal Championship | The Great George | 14 December 2024 | Rogan Karguis | 71+ | [21] |
EPW Pride Championship | Robby Heart | 22 February 2025 | Noah Greene | 1+ | [22] |
Championship | Final champion(s) | Date won | Previous champion(s) | Reference |
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EPW Hardcore Championship | Lukey Bolland | 29 November 2014 | Michael Morleone | [23] [24] [25] |
EPW Unofficial Women's Championship | Amity Row | 28 May 2016 | Michelle K. Hasluck | [26] |
EPW Rising Star Cup Championship | Harry | 1 June 2024 | Vacant |
Accomplishment | Winner | Date Won | Previous Winner | Notes | Reference |
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Invitational Tournament | Hayden Zenith | 17 December 2024 | Alex Kingston | Defeated Chris J. Lazareth 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 finals | [29] |
Accurate as of 22/10/2024 [30]