There's a healthy wrestling rivalry going on right now in the Philippines and in the Manila Wrestling Federation.
Mr. Philippine Wrestling, Jake De Leon, a veteran of the squared circle. His opponent in Sunday's MWF: Todos Los Wrestling encounter was the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Fabio Makisig.
I've been grateful to talk with both wrestlers over nearly the past year. Both have been generous and grateful with their time. In each, they have shared things about the history in Pinoy Wrestling, training methods, some of their background, etc. Speaking of training, both wrestlers have greatly stepped up their games since the 2022 Noche Buena show. You can see it in both.
Pro Wrestling needs rivalries like this. When I see this, it would be like Giants-Dodgers in baseball or 49ers-Cowboys in football. Both men have had the title belt on one occasion. Along with Robin Sane, the first title holder, and Ho Ho Lun from Hong Kong, the second, the title belt has been in good hands.
Right now, it will be interesting what happens with both wrestlers after their recent encounter. This fan does know this. From talking with Fabio, Jake, the Pinoy Wrestling community, as well as people from the other two promotions in the Philippines, the following message continues to come up.
Pro wrestling is in a good place right now in the Philippines. It will continue to improve and get better. This is happening in several Southeast Asia countries. Definitely, it is on the rise in this country!
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