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Explosive Pro 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

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, 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

Inactive championships

Accomplishments

Roster

Accurate as of 07/04/2024[30]

Current Roster

See also

References

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  6. ^ "Training". Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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  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.
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  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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