# Explosive Pro Wrestling

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

## History

EPW hosts monthly shows at multiple locations in Perth. Shows have been 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 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.
Explosive Pro Wrestling had a television series on Access 31 called EPW Monday Night Wrestling from 2008–2010.
As of August 2014, Global Force Wrestling announced working agreements with Explosive Pro Wrestling.
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.

## Championships and accomplishments
### Current champions

| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Previous champion(s) | Days held |
| EPW Championship | Marcius Pitt | 8 September 2024 | Jesse Lambert | 184+ |
| EPW Tag Team Championship | Australian Takeover (Julian Ward and Kaz Jordan) | 10 August 2024 | DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone, and Stella Nyx) | 213+ |
| EPW Coastal Championship | The Great George | 14 December 2024 | Rogan Karguis | 87+ |
| EPW Pride Championship | Noah Greene | 23 November 2024 | Jordan Bishop | 108+ |

### Inactive championships

| Championship | Final champion(s) | Date won | Previous champion(s) |
| EPW Hardcore Championship | Lukey Bolland | 29 November 2014 | Michael Morleone |
| EPW Unofficial Women's Championship | Amity Row | 28 May 2016 | Michelle K. Hasluck |
| EPW Rising Star Cup Championship | Harry | 1 June 2024 | Vacant |

### Accomplishments

| Accomplishment | Winner | Date Won | Previous Winner | Notes |
| Invitational Tournament | Hayden Zenith | 17 December 2024 | Alex Kingston | Defeated Chris J. Lazareth in the finals |
| Ticket To Madness Rumble | Jesse Lambert | 23 February 2024 | Taylor King | Last eliminated Ricky South |
| Rising Star Cup | Harry | 1 June 2024 | Tipene | Defeated Mr. Thompson in the finals |

## Roster

Accurate as of 22/10/2024

### 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 and stables

* Australian Takeover (Julian Ward and Kaz Jordan)
* The Cretins (Buster Rust and King Shahil)
* Del Cano & The Equalisers (Blake Walker and Dylan Black)
* DNT (Chris Target, Michael Morleone, and Stella Nyx)
* The House Of Free Spirits (Faizal Ali, The Great George, Harry and Hayden Zenith)
* The Locker Room Leadership Program (Jay Taylor, Mr. Thompson, and Rogan Karguis)
* The Pulse (Felix Young and Jarrad Slate)
* Simply The Best (Adonis Matthews and Matty Rigg)
* Thunder And Lightning (Jay Kendrick and Krypto Knight)
* The Untouchables (Damian Slater and Marcius Pitt)