Explosive Pro Wrestling Explained
Explosive Pro Wrestling |
Acronym: | EPW |
Established: | 2001 |
Style: | Professional wrestling Lucha libre Strong style Sports entertainment |
Location: | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Formerly: | Explosive Coastal Wrestling |
Explosive Pro Wrestling also known as EPW is an Australian independent professional wrestling promotion founded in 2001 in Perth, Western Australia.[1] [2]
History
As of August 2014, Global Force Wrestling announced working agreements with Explosive Pro Wrestling.[3] [4] [5]
EPW hosts monthly shows at multiple locations in Perth including Willetton Basketball Stadium, The Point in Merriwa, Western Australia and Cannington Showgrounds & Exhibition Centre Previously, shows were held at Bassendean's Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre.[6] The promotion focuses on a balance between action, tension, and comedy.[7] The company runs shows in venues of all sizes in their area,[6] and has held annual charity fundraisers.[8]
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, Tyler Jacobs, Michael Morleone, Felix Young, Zenith & Chris Target.[9]
Explosive Pro Wrestling had a television series on Access 31 called EPW Monday Night Wrestling from 2008–2010.[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.
Championships and accomplishments
Current champions
Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Previous champion(s) | Days held | Status | Reference |
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EPW Championship | Jesse Lambert | 11 May 2024 | Vacant | 100+ | Active | [15] [16] [17] |
EPW Tag Team Championship | ATO (Julian Ward & Kaz Jordan) | 10 August 2024 | DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone & Stella Nyx) | 9+ | Active | [18] [19] [20] |
EPW Coastal Championship | Rogan Karguis | 10 August 2024 | Bruno Nitro | 9+ | Active | [21] |
EPW Pride Championship | Jordan Bishop | 6 July 2024 | Ryan Rivers | 44+ | Active | [22] | |
Inactive championships
Championship | Final champion(s) | Date won | Previous champion(s) | Status | Reference |
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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
!Accomplishment!Winner!Date Won!Previous Winner!Notes!ReferenceInvitational 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
Accurate as of 07/04/2024[30]
Current Roster
- 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
- Dylan Black
- Edith Night
- Elijah Henry
- Eris Mariner
- Faizal Ali
- Felix Young
- The Great George
- Harli Hyde
- Harry
- James Hartness
- Jay Taylor
- Jesse Lambert
- Joel Hagan
- Jordan Bishop
- Julian Ward
- Kaz Jordan
- Kraig Kratos
- 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
- 2 And A Half Wrestlers (Bobby Marshall, Dan Moore & Jesse Lambert)
- ATO (Julian Ward & Kaz Jordan)
- Blake Walker & Del Cano
- 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, Joel Hagan, Mr. Thompson & Rogan Karguis)
- The Untouchables (Damian Slater & Marcius Pitt)
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database. Axel. Saalbach. Wrestlingdata.com. 7 June 2016. 5 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305210920/http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=ligen&liga=997. live.
- Web site: Explosive Professional Wrestling (EPW PERTH) Events. Allevents.in. 7 June 2016. 19 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151119062309/http://allevents.in/org/explosive-professional-wrestling-epw-perth/1785994. live.
- Web site: GFW Locates New Partners 'Down Under'. Global Force Wrestling. 26 August 2014. 14 November 2014. 3 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403231251/http://globalforcewrestling.com/downunder/. live.
- Web site: Global Force Wrestling Partners With Promotions In Australia And New Zealand. 26 August 2014. Whatculture.com. 7 June 2016. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053724/http://whatculture.com/wwe/global-force-wrestling-partners-promotions-australia-new-zealand.php. live.
- Web site: Press Release: Global Force Wrestling Announces New Partnership. 26 August 2014. Wrestlezone.com. 7 June 2016. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061934/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/505615-global-force-wrestling-new-partnership. live.
- Web site: Perth's men in tights find a home at Explosive Pro Wrestling. Nate. Decorsey. Perth Now. 27 April 2012. 2015-11-19.
- Web site: Wrestling. 7Perth. 21 January 2014. Cassie. Silver. 2015-11-19. 20 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120183447/http://www.7perth.com.au/view/today-tonight-articles/20140121161033. live.
- Web site: Explosive Pro Wrestling – Telethon Bash. 2015-11-19. EnjoyPerth.com. 20 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120222906/http://www.enjoyperth.com.au/events/explosive-pro-wrestling-telethon-bash. live.
- Web site: Training. 2 February 2018. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064129/https://epwperth.com/training/. live.
- Web site: EPW Monday Night Wrestling: TV Tapings « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch.net. 7 June 2016. 6 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160806202718/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=146842. live.
- Web site: Watch EPW's From The Vault Online - Vimeo On Demand. Explosive Pro. Wrestling. 6 June 2016. Vimeo. 10 September 2018. 5 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205171856/https://vimeo.com/ondemand/epwfromthevault. live.
- Web site: Explosive Pro Wrestling Videos. Demand Progress.
- Web site: Explosive Professional Wrestling Videos. Highspots Wrestling Network.
- Web site: Powerslam TV - The World's Best Pro Wrestling Channel! - Watch Online Videos Free for 7 days. Powerslam TV. 29 May 2019. 17 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617091145/https://www.powerslam.tv/. live.
- Web site: EPW Heavyweight Title (Perth, WA). Wrestling-titles.com. 7 June 2016. 15 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170715160614/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/australia/epw/epw-h.html. live.
- Web site: Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database. Axel. Saalbach. Wrestlingdata.com. 7 June 2016. 27 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160327233447/http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=1679. live.
- Web site: EPW Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. Philip. Kreikenbohm. www.cagematch.net. 6 September 2016. 14 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214002916/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1108. live.
- Web site: EPW Tag Team Title (Perth, WA). Wrestling-titles.com. 7 June 2016. 15 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170715194247/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/australia/epw/epw-t.html. live.
- Web site: Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database. Axel. Saalbach. Wrestlingdata.com. 7 June 2016. 29 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160329211310/http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=1678. live.
- Web site: EPW Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. Philip. Kreikenbohm. www.cagematch.net. 6 September 2016. 10 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410151659/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1109. live.
- Web site: EPW Coastal Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. Philip. Kreikenbohm. www.cagematch.net. 7 March 2020. 11 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011183645/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3331. live.
- Web site: EPW Pride Title History . 10 August 2023 . 10 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230530/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3742 . live .
- Web site: Explosive Pro Wrestling (Perth, WA). Wrestling-Titles.com. 12 March 2015. 24 March 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150324070035/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/australia/epw/. live.
- Web site: Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database. www.wrestlingdata.com. 29 May 2019. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064339/http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&kategorie=6&liga=997&titel=3007. live.
- Web site: EPW Hardcore Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. www.cagematch.net. 2 February 2018. 4 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404152242/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=3389. live.
- Web site: EPW Evolution 2016 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. www.cagematch.net. 2 February 2018. 17 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917051940/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=154750. live.
- Web site: Michael Morleone Tournament Win . 16 March 2023 . 4 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404154440/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=7939 . live .
- Web site: Taylor King Ticket To Madness Rumble Win . 24 December 2022 . 24 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221224072422/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=350903 . live .
- Web site: Showcase #7: Top Of The Class Results .
- Web site: EPW Roster 2023 . 29 October 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328034657/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=398&page=16 . live .