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Legacy Wrestling Enterprises
Legacy Wrestling Enterprises (LWE) was a Texas-based professional wrestling promotion that hosted a single event on December 5, 2002 entitled "Explosion!". The event took place at the Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. The show drew an estimated 443 fans which was deemed a disappointment, however, the show has since built a cult following due to strong DVD sales caused by the unusual happenings during the main event.

Texas Talent Showcase 6-Man Tag: Gabe Roach, Eddie Atlas, and "Superstar" Jared Steele vs. "Doom Thug" Zane Morris, "Rebel" Largus Black, and "Sexy" Steve DeMarco

 * Gabe Roach pinned Steve DeMarco via a modified double underhook piledriver for the win
 * This match opened the show and featured six of the top young talents on the Texas indie wrestling scene. Eddie Atlas, under the name of Eddie Craven, is a former WWE developmental talent.  Jared Steele, Gabe Roach, and Zane Morris had all been utilized by the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) during tours through the state of Texas.  Largus Black had an extended run in AAA in Mexico under the name "El Rebelde".  Steve DeMarco had made a few appearances for AAA.

Triple Threat Elimination Match: Hernandez vs. Action Jackson vs. C-Diddy

 * Hernandez defeated Action Jackson and C-Diddy when Hernandez pinned Jackson following a double-team by C-Diddy (C-Diddy was pinned by Jackson via ura-nage)
 * This match featured future TNA star Hernandez, former World Class Championship Wrestling, Global Wrestling Federation, and IWA-Puerto Rico mainstar Action Jackson, and long-time Texas indie scene talent C-Diddy.

Tag Team Match: "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles & Paul London vs. The Overboyz

 * A.J. Styles pinned Samir via the "Styles Clash" for the win
 * This match featured TNA star A.J. Styles and Ring of Honor and future TNA and WWE star Paul London versus The Overboyz - a Texas-based indie wrestling tag team consisting of Samir and "The Playboy" Joey Corman. They had worked for Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) and NWA-Wildside along with competing for countless local organizations in Texas and Arkansas.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Krusher Kong (with Mr. Big)

 * Jim Duggan pinned Krusher Kong after his patented 3-point stance clothesline
 * This match featured WWE legend "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and former WCW star Krusher Kong. Kong worked as "King Kong" in WCW in the early 1990's teaming with Awesome Kong as the Colossal Kongs.  They were managed by Harley Race.

LWE Southern States Heritage Title Match: Michael Shane (with Rudy Boy Gonzales) vs. "The Main Event" Mike Foxx (with J-La)

 * Mike Foxx pinned Shane with a Michinoku Driver
 * The Southern States Heritage Title was presented by the widow of the late Bobby Duncum Jr.
 * This match featured Ring of Honor and future TNA star Michael Shane (a.k.a. Matt Bentley, Maverick Matt) and local talent Mike Foxx. Foxx has appeared on WWE programming during tours through Texas.

Legends Match: Mil Mascaras vs. "The Raging Bull" Manny Fernandez

 * Mil Mascaras pinned Fernandez with a top-rope crossbody block
 * This match pitted the legendary Mil Mascaras versus the former NWA World Tag Team Champion Manny Fernandez.
 * The bout turned out to be Mascaras' last known appearance on a show in Texas
 * Unlike many of Mascaras' matches, in this bout he took considerable punishment from Fernandez including a hangman's neckbreaker. Mascaras is known for his refusal to take opponents' offensive manuevers and "sell" the moves.