Explosive Pro Wrestling also known as EPW is an Australian independent professional wrestling promotion founded in 2001 in Perth, Western Australia.
History
As of August 2014, Global Force Wrestling announced working agreements with Explosive Pro Wrestling.
EPW hosts monthly shows at the Gate One Theatre at the Claremont Showground.
Previously, shows were held at Bassendean's Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre. The promotion focuses on a balance between action, tension, and comedy. The company runs shows in venues of all sizes in their area, and has held annual charity fundraisers.
EPW's School of Pro Wrestling is the Professional Wrestling school, based in both North and South 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, Michael Morleone, Taylor King, Jay Taylor, Hayden Zenith & Mikey Broderick.
Explosive Pro Wrestling had a television series on Access 31 called EPW Monday Night Wrestling from 2008–2010.
2016 saw EPW start up its Vimeo channel, From the Vault, which now contains over 100 shows going back to 2003. EPW action can also be viewed worldwide on platforms such as Demand Progress, Highspots Wrestling Network, and Powerslam TV.
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
Inactive championships
Accomplishments
EPW Championship
Reigns
Combined reign
EPW Tag Team Championship
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Reigns
Combined Reigns (Team)
Combined Reigns (Individual)
EPW Coastal Championship
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Reigns
Combined Reigns
EPW Rising Star Cup Championship
Name
Reigns
Combined Reigns
EPW Pride Championship
Name
Reigns
Combined Reigns
EPW Hardcore Championship
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EPW Unofficial Women’s Championship
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Roster
Accurate as of 30/10/2023
Current Roster
Aaron Hawk
Alex Kingston
Blake Walker
Bobby Marshall
Bruno Nitro
Cal Collins
Cannon Connors
Chadwick Jackson
Chris J. Lazareth
Chris Target
Damian Slater
Dan Moore
Davis Storm
Del Cano
Dex Van Diemen
Diego D'Basco
Dylan Black
Elijah Henry
Faizal Keris
Felix Young
The Great George
Harli Hyde
Harry Dux
Hayden Zenith
James Hartness
Jarrad Slate
Jay Taylor
Jesse Lambert
Joel Hagan
Johnny Dux
Jordan Bishop
King Shahil
Kris Kelly
Layla Divine
Lizzie Maximus
Lucas Fantasia
Marcius Pitt
Mattew Pace
Michael Morleone
Mikey Broderick
Mr. Thompson
Noah Greene
Papa Jerm
Riley Parker
Robby Heart
Rogan Karguis
Ryan Allan
Ryan Rivers
Solomun Blackwell
Stella Nyx
Steven Norshay
Taylor King
Tommy Dux
Twitch
Tyler Jacobs
Tag Teams & Stables
2 And A Half Wrestlers (Bobby Marshall, Dan Moore & Jesse Lambert) Blake Walker & Del Cano Dos Eetswa (Chadwick Jackson, Papa Jerm, Steven Norshay & Twitch) The Dux Brothers (Harry Dux, Johnny Dux & Tommy Dux) The Hit Squad (Lucas Fantasia & Mikey Broderick) The House Of Free Spirits (Diego D'Basco, Faizal Keris, The Great George & Hayden Zenith) The Locker Room Leadership Program (Jay Taylor, Joel Hagan, Mr. Thompson & Rogan Karguis) Metal 64 (Jordan Bishop & Ryan Allan) The Pulse (Felix Young & Jarrad Slate) The Retrogrades (Lizzie Maximus & Stella Nyx) The Untouchables (Damian Slater & Marcius Pitt)