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A year ago, High Explosive Wrestling made their success in the wrestling industry and its boom period started during their Full Throttle PPV. This success could only be give props to one man, the Chairman of the company, Mr. Randolph Leviathron. Randolph Leviathron had put most of his life for HEW but then a saddening news came out after Explosive Fest as Mr. Leviathron forced himself to step down of his position due to serious health problems. With a loss of a responsible leader and its track and some of its biggest stars like Chris Jericho, Shelton Benjamin and The Samoan Rosey decided to leave the company due to its unstable financial status and one superstar in the name of Test had passed away. This put the company into its Dark Age and until its TV contract expired, the company was forced to shut down.
The fans were shocked with the news that one of the biggest wrestling companies alongside with BTW and SWA had closed its doors. This is truly a saddening moment for them but then someone stepped up and saved the company. By calling out some interested investors and former HEW staffs, the former HEW announcer, Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat decided to put HEW back in the track. Due to this, the Dragon became the new Chairman.
Comeback:
With this sudden comeback, some of the original "HEW guys" decided to return and some failed to do so. Shelton Benjamin announced that he will be returning along with the likes of Train Wrecker, Sir William Regal, CM Punk, AJ Styles and Rob Van Dam.
Some then failed to come back with the likes of Chris Jericho and the Samoan Rosey but then some new faces came in to somewhat fill in the vacant slots like John Morrison and Matt Hardy.
Championships:
HEW Heavyweight Championship
With Chris Jericho failing to return, the HEW Heavyweight title is currently vacant. Mr. Steamboat will be announcing who the new champion or what will happen on the said title.
HEW Television Championship
Petey Williams returned and he happily accepted the title once again.
HEW Tag Team Championship
Just like Petey, the Tag Champs, Rob Van Dam and Johnny Jeter returned and decided to team up once again to become the champions.
HEW Hardcore Championship
With a late confirmation from the Hardcore Champion Stevie Cool if he'll resign, Mr. Steamboat decided to put the title on the line at a house show in which Train Wrecker won it by beating Shannon Moore and CM Punk. Train Wrecker said that he offers the title to his former partner, Test.
HEW Women's Championship
The title was abolished since the women of HEW failed to resign.
Officials and Staffs:
Chairman: Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat
Play by Play Commentator: Joey Styles
Color Commentator: Al Snow
Ring Announcer: Jay Madison
Backstage Staff: Johan Stone and Hollywood Nova
Champions:
HEW Heavyweight Champion:
Vacant
HEW Hardcore Champion:
Train Wrecker
HEW Television Champion:
Petey Williams
HEW Tag Team Champions:
Rob Van Dam and Johnny Jeter
Rosters:
The Phenomenal AJ Styles
Brian Kendrick
Carlito
The Masterpiece Chris Masters
Straightedge CM Punk
Human Tornado
Idol Stevens
James Gibson
Johnny Jeter
John Morrison
Joey Matthews
JTG
KC James
Matt Hardy
Nicky Andersen
OJ
Paul London
Petey Williams
Rey Mysterio
Rob Van Dam
Big Shad Gaspard
Shannon Moore
Shelton Benjamin
Siaki
Sir William Regal
The New Face of Hardcore Stevie Cool
Ted Dibiase
"Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase Sr.
Train Wrecker
HEW Heavyweight Champion:
Vacant
HEW Hardcore Champion:
Train Wrecker
HEW Television Champion:
Petey Williams
HEW Tag Team Champions:
Rob Van Dam and Johnny Jeter
Rosters:
The Phenomenal AJ Styles
Brian Kendrick
Carlito
The Masterpiece Chris Masters
Straightedge CM Punk
Human Tornado
Idol Stevens
James Gibson
Johnny Jeter
John Morrison
Joey Matthews
JTG
KC James
Matt Hardy
Nicky Andersen
OJ
Paul London
Petey Williams
Rey Mysterio
Rob Van Dam
Big Shad Gaspard
Shannon Moore
Shelton Benjamin
Siaki
Sir William Regal
The New Face of Hardcore Stevie Cool
Ted Dibiase
"Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase Sr.
Train Wrecker
Tag Teams/Stables:
Rob Van Dam and Johnny Jeter
Cryme Tyme (JTG, Big Shad and Human Tornado)
Carlito and Chris Masters
KC James and Idol Stevens
The New Station X (Shannon Moore, Paul London and Brian Kendrick)
* to new readers:
Train Wrecker is Gian Bernard
OJ is Orlando Jordan
Nicky Andersen is Dolph Ziggler