seven years after ECW shut down, there where rumors about a new professional wrestling company. However, that rumor happened to be true. The fans where tired of not having a promotion like ECW and where ready for a change. In January of 2008 the Derek Walker decided to start Excel Wrestling Action!. The plan for this ended up not being favored. However, in October 2008, thanks to the help of the founder of ECW,Tod Gordon, Excel Wrestling Action! became a dream and now is a reality.