Explosive Pro Wrestling

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Explosive Pro Wrestling
AcronymEPW
Founded2001
Style Professional wrestling
Lucha libre
Strong style
Sports entertainment
Headquarters Perth, Western Australia, Australia
FormerlyExplosive Coastal Wrestling
Website epwperth.com

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

Contents

History

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

Current champions

ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)Date wonPrevious champion(s)Days heldStatusReference
EPW ChampionshipMarcius Pitt8 September 2024Jesse Lambert127+Active [15] [16] [17]
EPW Tag Team ChampionshipAustralian Takeover (Julian Ward and Kaz Jordan)10 August 2024DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone and Stella Nyx)156+Active [18] [19] [20]
EPW Coastal ChampionshipThe Great George14 December 2024Rogan Karguis30+Active [21]
EPW Pride ChampionshipNoah Greene23 November 2024Jordan Bishop51+Active [22]

Inactive championships

ChampionshipFinal champion(s)Date wonPrevious champion(s)StatusReference
EPW Hardcore ChampionshipLukey Bolland29 November 2014Michael MorleoneInactive [23] [24] [25]
EPW Unofficial Women's ChampionshipAmity Row28 May 2016Michelle K. HasluckInactive [26]
EPW Rising Star Cup ChampionshipHarry1 June 2024VacantInactive

Accomplishments

AccomplishmentWinnerDate WonPrevious WinnerNotesReference
Invitational TournamentHayden Zenith17 December 2024Alex KingstonDefeated Chris J. Lazareth in the finals [27]
Ticket To Madness RumbleJesse Lambert23 February 2024Taylor KingLast eliminated Ricky South [28]
Rising Star CupHarry1 June 2024TipeneDefeated Mr. Thompson in the finals [29]

Roster

Accurate as of 22/10/2024 [30]

Current Roster

  • Aaron Hawk
  • Adonis Matthews
  • 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
  • Dylan Black
  • Edith Night
  • Elijah Henry
  • Eris Mariner
  • Faizal Ali
  • Felix Young
  • Gavin McGavin
  • The Great George
  • Harli Hyde
  • Harry
  • Hayden Zenith
  • Jack Edwards
  • 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
  • Matty Rigg
  • Michael Morleone
  • Mr. Thompson
  • Noah Greene
  • Red Justice
  • Riley Parker
  • Robby Heart
  • Rogan Karguis
  • Ryan Rivers
  • Solomun Blackwell
  • Stella Nyx
  • Steven Norshay
  • Taylor King
  • Twitch

Tag Teams & Stables

  • Australian Takeover (Julian Ward & Kaz Jordan)
  • The Cretins (Buster Rust & King Shahil)
  • Del Cano & The Equalisers (Blake Walker & Dylan Black)
  • 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 Pulse (Felix Young & Jarrad Slate)
  • Simply The Best (Adonis Matthews & Matty Rigg)
  • Thunder And Lightning (Jay Kendrick & Krypto Knight)
  • The Untouchables (Damian Slater & Marcius Pitt)

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